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ISSUE NO. 1602

17 - 23 March 2016

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Come together now EXPATS and communities unite as Easter week sweeps the Costa del Sol By Matthew Elliot As thousands of revellers take to the streets tonight to celebrate St Patrick’s Day all across the Costa del Sol, the real party will start this weekend as Semana Santa, one of Spain’s greatest holidays, will see millions out in force. It will be a magnificent, record breaking week for the tourist industry, with hotels already reporting a startling 98 per cent occupancy rate. Meanwhile for seasoned expatriates and sun seeking tourists alike it will be a chaotic yet invigorating experience. From this coming Sunday March 20 until Easter Sunday on the 27 the streets will swell with colour, pride and processions. Shops will be shut and the evenings will echo with the beat of drums. The Spanish take Semana Santa extremely seriously with every group in each village, town and city fiercely rehearsing their Easter moment, when time truly stands still and the

community unite behind faith and tradition. The jubilant celebrations are a far cry from the more morose

rainy affair, that sees Brits fleeing blighty for a short stint in the sun and offer a fantastic insight into Spanish culture that

must be seen to be believed. Hotels, restaurants, bars and beaches from Benalmadena to Marbella are expected to be

overflowing as Spanish families descend upon the coast to visit relatives and huge numbers of Brits and Germans cram through Malaga’s busy airport. Naturally traffic will be a huge concern with upwards of half a million car journeys expected across the region in only one week. Readers can find updates on the traffic situation in this paper and through the Euro Weekly News website. In true Spanish style, however, the real question on everyone’s lips is what will the weather have in store? With one week to go until the Easter weekend there’s still plenty time to place your wagers but, as The Fast Show might say, the safest bet is Scorchio!

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Reefer madness THE Guardia Civil have seized 1,720 cannabis plants in Mijas. The plants were growing in two greenhouses located in private residences. Four people between 25

and 48 years old have been arrested for crimes against public health, and are also accused of an additional charge of defrauding the electric company to power the greenhouses.

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Natural beauty MARBELLA sand dunes to get a long-awaited makeover

Rock festival SAN PEDRO will be holding the 13th edition of its Rock Festival on April 2 from 1pm to about 11pm. Seven local bands will be joining Barcelona heavy rock band 77 on stage. Youth Councillor Manuel Garcia said the festival is “getting stronger every year, in fact several groups had to be left out so the 2017 edition is guaranteed already.” SAND DUNES: Employees from the Marriott Hotel participated in the removal of the weed.

New contracts THE Empleo Joven (Youth Employment) and Empleo30+ initiatives are set to offer various five or six month contracts to residents of Benalmadena over the next year. Twenty seven projects will be financed with funding of €1,772,325, and will provide work to unemployed citizens of the community.

By Emily Chettle

THE sand dunes in Marbella are receiving a long-awaited makeover with the removal of the weed ‘Cat-Claw’. A group of 36 employees from the Marriot Hotel in Marbella participated in the removal of the weed on March 16 in

an effort to restore the natural beauty of the dunes. The Marbella dunes, near Real de Zaragoza, is an area being restored to their former natural glory as part of an environmental education campaign promoted by the local Marbella Sustainability department.

Marbella firefighters also got in on the action in helping to remove the ‘shame plants’ from the dunes, in order to keep the ecological reserve as true to its natural roots as possible. The Sustainability department is encouraging the private sector to look after the dunes.

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Putting a spring in the step of youth NEW project focusing on keeping young people away from drugs By Emily Chettle AN energetic new project focusing on keeping young people away from drugs through increased activity is being launched next week. Activa Marbella is aimed at young people aged between 15 and 30 and will include several training and leisure programmes intending to steer the youth of Marbella clear of certain illegal chemical pursuits. The initiative doesn’t come cheap but then can you put a price on improving the opportunities of today’s youth? A total of €45,000 is being spent on the project, which will continue up until June 26. Local youth councillor, Victoria Morales indicated that 70 per cent of the budget will come

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SAILING COURSE: Will kick off the activities. from the National Drugs Plan and 30 per cent of it will come from the municipal budget, in attempts to tackle drug problems head on with education and opportunity.

The programme aims to promote drug-free leisure and training activities, and promote clean living, a drug free lifestyle and help youngsters on the road to a successful career.

The campaign kicks off with a brisk sailing course taking place on March 26 in Marbella. There will be further activities like surfing, cooking and makeup courses at later dates.

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Mijas visit THE president of political party Ciudadanosâ€™ in Andalucia, Juan Marin, visited Mijas to show his support for Mayor Maldonado and discuss the construction of a new school and a home for retired citizens.

Cherry tree ANYONE wishing to join a trip organised by the Fuengirola Council to Extremadura should act now as tickets are selling out. The journey will take place from April 20-24 and will hopefully see the blooming of cherry trees.

Gay pride POPULAR singer Marta Sanchez will lead Spainâ€™s first gay pride festival to be held in Torremolinos from June 2 to 5. Mayor Jose Ortiz wants the event to help the town become an icon for the gay community.

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Violent robbers caught by the Local Police THIEVES had gained entry to a high-class jewellers By John Smith IN the early evening of March 15, armed robbers attempted to steal valuable items from a jewellery shop in Puerto Banus, but were spotted and arrested by Local Police officers who were patrolling the area. According to reports, after gaining entry through an upstairs window, they attacked a security guard who was later taken to hospital, and then attempted to smash showcases to access valuable watches and jewellery before the five men, said to be of Mexican origin, were arrested. Hand guns were also found at the scene. The raid took place at the Tourbillon Boutique, a jewellers owned by the Swatch Group, which has branches in some of the most prestigious sites around the world.

TOURBILLON BOUTIQUE: Armed robbers attempted to steal valuable items.

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Malaga City recognised by newspaper MALAGA City has been ranked the eighth best medium-sized European city for future investment by British newspaper, The Financial Times. The jury has recognised the capital of the Costa del Sol for its capacity in attracting investments and the internationalisation strategy that it has established for the next few years. Malaga has reached the heady heights of eighth position due to growing national and international investment which has seen significant growth in the last few years. The high level of the foreign companies based in the city has also been taken into account. Some of the foreign companies based in Malaga include Ericsson, Oracle, Google, IBM, Accenture and Fujitsu. A total of 190 European regions and 291 cities have participated in this contest, whose award ceremony took place in the French city of Cannes on March 15.

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Vice-Consul thanked for service to the community SIMON MANLEY, the British Ambassador, has thanked Gillian Brion, ViceConsul to the Balearics, on her retirement after 25 years of service to British residents and visitors across the islands. Gillian, who was awarded the MBE in the New Year’s Honours list, retires at the end of March. She worked at the Consulate in Palma de Mallorca between 1980 and 1991 and has again from 2002, becoming Vice-Consul in 2007, thus spreading her quarter century of service over a period of 36 years. Mr Manley said: “I thank Gillian for her dedication and great contribution. She has selflessly given more than we could probably expect of her and more than we probably realise. The award of an MBE is a great way to mark the transition as she begins a new, exciting phase in her professional and personal life. “She has dealt with her fair share of difficult consular cases and she has built great working relationships with the local authorities, who are our val-

ued partners. She has also assisted some special British visitors to the Balearics - helping ensure the Prime Minister enjoyed a relaxing private break, and even meeting the Queen on board the Royal Yacht Britannia. Gillian Brion said: “Before I go, I want to recognise my colleagues and our partners, all of whom have contributed towards making my consular journey such a great and memorable experience. It has been a pleasure to work with such a good team and such good contacts who make possible our work of assisting British nationals.” Gillian will be presented with her MBE at Buckingham Palace in May. H e r r e p l a c e m e n t a s Vi c e C o n s u l i n Mallorca will be announced in due course. The British Consulates in Palma de Mallorca and Ibiza, and the Honorary Consul in Menorca, together provide an assistance service to four million tourists who visit the Balearics each year, and 30,000 residents who have made the islands their home.

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Fire strikes in Fuengirola POPULAR Irish Pub was destroyed sdsdsdsdsd

POGS BAR: Will need to undergo extensive repairs. By Matthew Elliott A HUGELY popular Irish pub in Fuengirola was destroyed by a terrible fire on March 10, which led to the entire building being evacuated and firefighters combating the blaze for more than 14 hours. Pogs bar was due to hold its legendary St Patrick’s Day party on Thursday March 17, but unfortunately the establishment will need to undergo serious repairs following the fire, which started in the kitchen of a neighbouring restaurant.

The scale of the damage has meant that occupants of the 42 apartments above the bar cannot safely live in their homes due to the supporting ceiling of Pogs collapsing completely. Seven other buildings suffered minor damage and luckily nobody was hurt. British expatriate Alex, who runs Pogs with her husband Juan Pablo, told EWN that they are incredibly thankful for all the support they have received, from words to donations and goodwill, and that it is has been a heart warming

response from the local community. The pregnant mother has put seven years of her life into the bar along with her husband and their four-year-old son, but remains upbeat emphasising that what really matters is that no one was hurt or worse. There will be a ‘Pogs Weekender’ arranged in the next couple of weeks where staff and customers can reunite, and the bar will undoubtedly be represented at the Hawaii Caseta during the Feria Internacional on April 28.

Killers jailed TWO young men have been found guilty of shooting and killing a 23-yearold in Marbella. One man was sentenced to nine years in jail, and his accomplice five years. The shooting took place on April 7, 2015, in the Las Albarizas district. The accomplice, aged 16 at the time, approached the passenger side of the car and distracted the driver, who had allegedly stolen guns from the accused, while the other young man, aged 17, shot him four times.

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Police swoop on drug gang A SPECTACULAR police operation saw an international collaboration between the Guardia Civil and the French National Police swoop on a criminal syndicate across Malaga, Cadiz and France. The gang were trafficking huge quantities of hashish from Malaga to France using high-speed car runs. During the operation police entered 10 houses and stopped several vehicles in a coordinated assault, that saw them seize 3,636 kilograms of hash, €80,000 in cash, two guns, and 15 vehicles. False identity papers and other criminal paraphernalia were also uncovered. The investigation started in April 2015 after several French men with criminal records for drug trafficking in their country were spotted in Malaga Province. Afterwards, three houses rented by the organisation with fake identity documents were located. These properties were used for keeping the drug that came to Spain from Morocco and were sent later to France.

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Concerns raised about squatters ANGRY parents are fed up with unlawful tenants residing in San Pedro public school By Emily Chettle WITH housing prices consistently high across the Marbella Region, some have taken the law into their own hands and have resorted to squatting in schools. Currently there are a number of unlawful tenants residing in a San Pedro public school near Marbella, who are, in fact, offspring of former teachers. The properties on the school grounds are intended for teachers who do not live nearby. Some parents have raised concerns because one of the squatters has a breed of dangerous dog which he bathes in the childrens’ drinking fountain. The situation has been ongoing for a number of years with parents first reporting it to the town council

PARENTS: Protested at the school gates. 14 years ago. However nothing has changed, resulting in angry parents protesting at the school gates. There are also talks of further protests in

the coming weeks if the situation does not get resolved. Marbella Education Councillor Rafael Piña assured they have al-

ready started the procedures for the eviction, with the collaboration of the Local Police and Health Department. A letter from one parent to the town council read: “The problem appears when a teacher retires and their children stay in the house. Apart from not having to pay water supply, electricity and other taxes, the person has a key of the school for going in and out anytime he wants. Moreover, this person has a dangerous breed of dog and bathes it in the fountain where the children drink.” The town council have said they are keeping an eye on the dog and how it is handled. They have said the owner walks it with a leash and a muzzle. Currently there are no restrictions of dogs in schools.

Cyber violence ARREST by specialised Guardia Civil unit By Matthew Elliott A MAN has been arrested for that very modern crime of inciting violence online using social media. The 42-year-old was arrested in Malaga for publishing 66 comments threatening

Muslim and Arab people. The racial arsonist had more than 1,000 followers on Twitter, where he posted his inflammatory remarks, and published his vindictive psychology without restriction, so the poison seeped indiscriminately across the

internet with the possibility of encouraging violent behaviour. He was eventually apprehended by a specialised Guardia Civil unit which explores online and social network violence, bullying and extremism.

Man shot in Muñoz released Riviera del Sol from prison A MAN remains in hospital after critical blood loss due to being shot in the abdomen. Guardia Civil officers are currently investigating the attack to the 42-year-old Spanish man, who was shot on March 10. Around 2.30pm, friends rushed the victim to the Costa del Sol hospital with two bullet wounds. Officers have confirmed the incident occurred in Calle Zeus, within Rivera del Sol residential area. At the moment, the cause of the shoot-out remains unknown as police now focus on the victim.

DISGRACED former mayor of Marbella, Julian Muñoz, has been conditionally released from prison due to a serious and incurable disease. Convicted in 2006 and 2013 for fraud and corruption, the 67-year-old former lover of fellow convict, singer Isabel Pantoja, was confirmed by a jury to be in such bad shape he is in effect disabled. The court considered a medical report claiming the prison conditions would cause significant deterioration in his health. Judges rejected an appeal from prosecutors who argued against the conditional release by suggesting that Muñoz presented a high flight risk.

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Callous cruelty THE prison sentence of a man convicted of violently beating a dog to within an inch of its life has b e e n u p h e l d a fte r judges decided there was sufficient evidence of animal cruelty to warrant detention. The Malaga man will now face seven months

and 15 days in prison. The dog, belonging to the ex-girlfriend of the assailant, was left in a coma after the savage attack which saw the man k ick th e an imal an d throw it into a bathtub. The man will also pay c o mp e n s atio n to th e owner.

Smart Living in Marbella MARBELLA Mayor Jose Bernal opened the seventh Smart Living Marbella International Technology Conference on March 10. Bernal said Marbella has become a technology model and the council is committed to supporting and promoting the necessary measures in order to consolidate the townâ€™s position in this sector.

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Measures in place for Easter traffic SPECIAL operation has been divided into two key phases By Matthew Elliott WITH more than half a million road trips expected across Malaga Province during the Semana Santa (Easter Week) holidays, the Andalucian government is making an unprecedented appeal for driving safety. Speeding, drug and alcohol consumption, and the threat of drivers unfamiliar with the area are all matters of serious concern for the emergency services. In order to mitigate expected trouble, the Spanish Traffic General Directorate will carry out a special operation divided into two key phases. The first will begin tomorrow Friday 18 at 3pm and last through the weekend until Sunday evening. Then from March 23 until March 28 the second stage of the campaign will come into force. The crux of the operations will see extra vigilance measures put in place including helicopters and speed cameras, additional electronic information panels will also be

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EASTER: The Andalucian government has appealed for driving safety. in place across highways and motorways. Meanwhile in Malaga City the metro will extend its hours of service to cope with the anticipated influx of guests and tourists.

There are approximately 150,000 people expected to use the underground services from March 20 to 27 and the extension will be crucial to its smooth operation.

Sex offender faces jail term or deportation A MAN who sexually abused Fuengirola children through social networking sites could re-

ceive eight years in prison, or be deported, after he was found guilty of inciting nine young

girls to perform erotic acts on their webcams. The 32-year-old pretended to be a teenager and, after luring the girls on camera, threatened them with public exposure if they did not continue. The nine victims were aged between 10 and 17 and most are still receiving psychological treatment two years on from the events. One girl was forced to change school and town after the accused spread her private photos across local media. Prosecutors initially asked for a 47-year sentence, but reduced their demands to eight years after applying the mitigating circumstances of a guilty plea, regret and mental illness. They have also requested that he be either deported to his native Chile or exiled from Fuengirola for life, supervised after his sentence, attend courses, compensate his victims financially, and be banned from all social media.

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Get sporty THE Mijas municipal sports games are set to take place on March 18 and March 19. The activities will include swimming competitions in the Las Lagunas municipal swimming pool and athletics trials in Mijas Hippodrome.

Geek week ASPIRING computer wizards gathered to celebrate Hackers Week at the University of Malaga. The event included workshops, speeches, and tournaments related to computer science.

Racing site HIPPODROME honchos Recursos Turisticos de Mijas will be liquidated and the problematic horse racing site reopened shortly to meet the needs of residents.

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Waste collectors strike finally over

AGREEMENT meets almost all of the workersâ€™ demands By Emily Chettle THE strike is over. An agreement has been reached and the big clean-up has started. Malaga residents can breathe a sigh of relief as the rubbish strewn streets are at last to be cleaned. The Limasa Malaga waste collection company workers union has reached an agreement with Malaga local government in order to end the strike after 11 days. The agreement was reached on March 11. The agreement reached now states that the Limasa staff will have every weekend off instead of working on Sundays with another randomly assigned day off during the week. Regarding holidays, they will now have 15 days of holidays over the summer and another 21 days to split through the rest of the year. Moreover, the Limasa workers will earn the same

CLEAN-UP: Workers began to clear the streets of rubbish following the end of the strike. salary whilst on sick leave, including the extra pay for night shift. In addition, the agreement includes a productivity bonus.

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The agreement met almost 100 per cent of the demands by the Limasa workers when they went on strike. Now business is as usual.

THE gateway to the Costa del Sol just keeps growing as Malaga airport saw an astonishing 800,000 passengers meander through the terminal in February alone this year. The figures mark an incredible 17.8 per cent increase on February 2015 and shows that the hard work of the tourist board is finally paying off. Both national and international flight numbers increased with 6,326 in total, a 14.5 per cent increase on last year. The UK remains the key destination from Malaga with 226,819 travellers jetting towards its shores, while Germany comes second with a paltry 68,753. February 28 was the monthâ€™s busiest day with 35,984 people flitting in and out of the terminus.

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Easter time in Puente Romano! Plaza Village Springtime Party! THE annual Plaza Village celebration that marks the beginning of the party season is upon us! Anyone who is anyone in Marbella (which means everyone!) will be there, with special guest DJ Claude Challe playing from 9pm, offering his eclectic mix from the renowned Buddha Bar Paris. Claude Challe promises to give us the funkiest start to spring/summer 2016. Be the first to see what Puente Romano is unveiling for us this year; new DJs, performances, sumptuous cocktails, delicious canapés and experience the new nightclub that will be on everyone’s lips this Easter… La Suite. Plaza Village will be open from Wed March 23 every night throughout Easter, offering live performances, dinner & drinks. For more information please call 952 820 900 or email events@puenteromano.com

New La Suite Club opens its doors ON Wednesday, March 23, the prestigious Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa, Marbella, member of The Leading Hotels of the World, opens the doors of what promises to be the trendiest club on Marbella’s Golden Mile. La Suite will offer a new tantalising and sophisticated nightlife experience. Through the doors of a typical Andalucian patio lies a remarkable space where a fusion of Romanesque ruins, elements of Art Deco and 70’s-style furniture come together in perfect harmony. Its exclusive feel, with a fusion of modern and avant-garde touches, awakens your senses and transports you back through time. La Suite has been designed by the famous French decorator Jean Pierre Martell, who has pored over every detail. Following the trends set by the elite clubs from around the

world, La Suite will offer you the most unforgettable nights, true to the style of the hottest night spots in Ibiza and NY, with performances from the most up and coming DJs on the international scene, the best in house music and the latest technology. Open from midnight until 6am every weekend, and from Wednesday to Saturday at Easter, La Suite Club will have a special programme for each night, offering different DJs and performers from Madrid to Ibiza. Don’t miss out! For table reservations, please call 648 767 205 or email at events@puenteromano.com

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Happy days DIVORCES fell significantly across Malaga Province in 2015, with a 2.5 per cent decline accompanying a marked 15 per cent drop in legal s epara t i o n s. W h e t h er residents got religion or s imp l y g o t a l o n g r e mains to be seen.

Cycling tragedy THE Alhaurin el Grande mountain bike marathon was struck by tragedy as a 52year-old Dutch cyclist died on March 13 after suffering a heart attack. An emergency helicopter was unfortunately unable to resuscitate the man. There was no podium in the award ceremony as a mark of respect.

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Los Boliches train station to reopen TIMED to coincide with the Easter holidays By Sam Croft THE Los Boliches train station of Fuengirola, part of the Malaga-Fuengirola line, will be open to the public again as of Friday March 18. The end of the work has been timed to coincide with the Easter holidays, as this is the time of year when the Cercanias local railways register their highest volume of travellers. The work is 90 per cent finished and will be concluded completely in the next few weeks. One of the only services that will still be unavailable will be use of the lift, which will remain closed for a bit longer for administrative reasons. The project has had a total cost of â‚Ź570,000, and has consisted in the elevation of the height of the platform to make travelling easier for passengers with reduced mobility. The old stairs and the ramp have been demolished and new ones have been constructed, as well as a new walkway to-

CERCANIAS: Trains will run between Fuengirola and Malaga for longer during Easter week. wards the platform. To keep up with the demand of passengers during Easter, the trains will also have an extended schedule from March 20

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to March 27. From Wednesday March 23 to Friday March 25 the train service will practically be uninterrupted, save for a few hours between 3.30am and 5.30am.

MARBELLA residents are up in arms over the low number of public libraries open to them, and have been gathering signatures on a petition to demand a new cultural centre in the city centre. The situation, residents associations have complained, is worsened by the fact that the Camilo Jose Cela library, which had to be temporarily moved to the Centro Polivalente in Miraflores due to leaking ceilings at the former municipal market building, is still waiting to be permanently rehoused. Town hall sources reported that the council is working on the matter and searching for a suitable location, but have so far given no dates.

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Well spent SOCIAL welfare will be the priority in the new Estepona budget which will see €6.2 million spent on elderly issues, job creation, care services for the vulnerable and other important initiatives.

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Flags lowered for refugees MARBELLA highlights plight of Syrians

Beauties in THE Miss World Malaga contest will be held in Torremolinos on May 28. The winner will represent the province at the Miss World Spain competition. From April 1 the public can vote for their favourite model through social media.

Police imposters tortured gangsters AN innovative, though criminal, syndicate has been broken up by the Guardia Civil with 30 members being arrested who face being charged with multiple, extremely violent assaults. The gang is suspected of posing as police officers and then kidnapping and torturing drug dealers. The Moroccan based group would implant GPS tracking devices on hashish shipments to Spain and then have members raid the shipments disguised as police. After extracting key information on other transactions they would attack those sites and then sell the hashish to French traffickers in exchange for guns and ammunition. The Guardia Civil operation searched houses across Malaga, Cadiz and Barcelona, confirmed 25 violent assaults, and discovered 2,600 kilograms of hashish, guns, 16 vehicles and €60,000 in cash.

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New hotel A NEW four-star Iberostar hotel will open in Estepona on March 18 in the Playa del Sol Villacana area. It opens in time for the tourist season and has seen a €2 million refurbishment.

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SHOWING SUPPORT: The lowering of the EU flag in support of refugees. By Emily Chettle MARBELLA has shown its support for the plight of Syrian refugees with the lowering of

flags on the town council building. On March 16 the flags were lowered and will remain so until March 19. The deputy mayor’s office has lowered them in

protest against the agreement reached between the European Union and Turkey for denying the right of asylum to Syrian refugees.

A HIGH speed chase lasted for 60 kilometres along the A-45 road from Malaga to Cordoba. The BMW driving 32-year-old protagonist was eventually apprehended by the Guardia Civil who had given chase, having witnessed the man talking on his mobile phone whilst driving. Officers eventually gave up and had to rely on camera technology to track the man down after he clocked a top speed of 205 kph and performed multiple dangerous manoeuvres. Taking into account a long history of road offences, judges gave the man a 15-month prison sentence and have banned him from driving for three years.

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Diners vote for the best in festival AT the completion of the fifth La Cazuela de la Abuela (literally Grandma’s Casserole) gastronomy contest in Fuengirola, the Taberna Chinorros restaurant was voted the winner. Running from February 19 to March 6, more than 42,000 ‘home-made’ plates were served (2,000 more than last year), and 76 businesses participated in the event. The Cazuela is a clay cooking pot which comes in a number of different sizes and lends its name to a hearty stew which also comes

in many forms in South America. In second position after La Taberna Chinorros, came La Solera restaurant, while Gamboa seafood restaurant took third place. Fuengirola Mayor Ana Mula and Tourism Councillor Rodrigo Romero handed over the trophies to the winners of this contest, as well as certificates to those who participated. In addition, the winner was rewarded with a TV advert that will be shown for a month on the local channel Fuengirola TV.

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Fuengirola facelift CALLE LOS ALGARROBOS has been updated

MAYOR MULA: Visited the work to give it her own seal of approval. By John Smith

AFTER German tourist numbers fell in 2015, the Costa del Sol is pulling out all the stops to lure them back to its shores and will focus on improving flight connections from Malaga airport to key German cities. Local tourism chief Elias Bendodo has claimed that his office’s main strategy is to have meetings with Ryanair, Germania and Air Berlin in a bid to attract more adventurous Germans throughout 2016. Bendodo and his team visited Berlin last month for the world’s biggest tourism fair. He has noted some improvement in the market stating: “We assume this year has to be the definitive rise of the German tourism market.”

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THANKS to spending of €400,000, Calle Los Algarrobos, which is located between the upper side of the Miramar area in Fuengirola and the surroundings of Sohail Castle, has seen a transformation where its old façade has been updated by the council.

€400,000 was spent on upgrades to the area near the castle The work, which was first muted in 2015, has taken place over a 1,925 square-metre surface area and con-

sisted of the replacement of the pipes and lighting network, as well as the enlargement of the pavement, introduction of new waste bins and general beautification. Once the work was completed, Fuengirola Mayor Ana Mula and Works Councillor Jose Sanchez visited to give it their seal of approval.

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Belt safety TRANSPORT councillor in Mijas Nuria Rodriguez is keeping herself busy with a new awareness campaign about seat belt safety. A recent national campaign found more than 1,000 people driving without a seatbelt in just one week.

Huge heist THIEVES watched a tobacco warehouse for days to pinpoint the access and time their assault, waiting for a scheduled delivery before stealing more than 5,000 packs in Malaga on March 12.

New study SAVING energy and money is the name of the game as Casares has ordered a study on energy consumption. Public lighting in particular will be investigated as the authorities look to crack down on wastage.

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Bidding wars in Fuengirola REFURBISHMENT work had been put out to tender By Sam Croft NINE companies have p la c e d b id s o n th e re furbishment work of various parks and plazas in Fuengirola. The work was originally put out to tender by the council for â‚Ź300,000. The Parque del Sol, Parque de Pacolito, Plaza Punta U mb ria, an d th e P la z a L o p ez Ye b ra are s o me of the many places set to receive a facelift. T h e co u n cil in te n d s to work on the green spaces w h ich are th e mo s t d a maged, and signposting and maintenance work will be key areas of focus.

PARQUE DE PACOLITO: Is set to receive a facelift.

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Amateur hour PERHAPS using a ruse to get up the skin of the culprits, hoping they make an unexpected error in judgement, investigators working on a treasure theft have labelled those responsible as amateurs. A mosaic stolen from Roman ruins in Rio Verde, Marbella, on January 10 was not targeted by villains trafficking in history according to the police. It is more likely the mosaic pieces were stolen in the heat of the moment as evidenced by the severe damage across the site. In fact around 900 pieces of the 2,010 stolen have already been recovered as they were simply scattered around the ruins. The mosaic piece was representative of the head of Medusa and likely built during the latter half of the second century.

Skeleton in the closet A TEAM of workmen refurbishing a house in Mijas were caught by surprise when they uncovered a human skeleton buried under the basement floor. The Guardia Civil has now opened an investigation in order to discover its origins, but an archaeological study rather than a murder inquiry is more likely on the cards as the remains are very old indeed.

The house is located in the Arcadia Beach residential area in El Charcon and is owned by an expat who had bought the property just last year. A worker digging in the basement struck the skull before running to report the matter to the surprised owner. The first Guardia Civil patrol confirmed that the skull was indeed human and called for backup. Further teams then discovered more bones

Stockholm syndrome SWEDEN was the latest country attended by representatives of the Benalmadena Port as they continued their international voyage publicising the marina. The Stockholm International Boat Show is an important meeting point for the nautical tourism sector and hosted 230 exhibitors this year. Benalmadena wants to become one of the key layovers on the maritime route between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. The Port authorities have been dispatching delegates from Miami to Germany in a bid to keep up appearances and find networking opportunities.

next to the water pipes and before long police had a complete, if petrified, skeleton on their hands. The bones are now in the custody of Malagaâ€™s Legal Medicine Institute, which will carry out more exhaustive investigations into their origins while police have cordoned off the basement until they can confirm that there are no more bones lurking in the deep.

Four people injured FOUR people were injured in a crash between two cars in the early morning of March 12 in Calle Joaquin Gaztambide, located in Ciudad Jardin district, in Malaga City, 112 Andalucia emergency services reported. Local Police and Emergency Services attended and took the four injured to hospital. Two men, aged 19 and 28, were injured as well as a 20-year-old woman and a fourth person.

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IMPROVEMENT: Responsibility for the park finally established.

Perking up the San Pedro park WORK has begun to improve the area WORK began on Friday (March 11) to give San Pedro’s Los Tres Jardines Park some much needed TLC. The park, San Pedro deputy Rafael Piña reported, had been allowed to get into a mess as the previous Marbella Council team had failed to carry out maintenance tasks

there, claiming it to be the responsibility of the Junta de Andalucia regional government. Yet the new council team, after taking over at the town hall, has examined the files and discovered that the park is, in fact, the Marbella Council’s responsibility.

Golf tourism lectures THE vast profits raised by the golf industry on the Costa del Sol have spawned a series of golf tourism lectures at Malaga university’s tourism faculty. The classes emerged from an agreement between the university and the Andalucia Golf Federation aimed at supporting the

industry and exploring its future possibilities. An annual contribution of €6,000 will be made from the federation for research and training purposes as president Angel de la Riva highlighted that the lectures are the first of their kind and will help the province reach

Benalmadena goes German BENALMADENA Tourism Councillor Encarnacion Cortes attended the Berlin International Tourism Fair last week, a nd upon he r re turn to Spain, she was feeling rather German. Cortes pointed out that the number of German tourists in the town has increased dramatically in the last few years. Last ye a r B e na lma de na re -

ceived 21,000 more German tourists than in 2014. Germans stay in the town an average of eight days and usually spend more than €1,000 on their holidays. Cortes observed that as a result of this influx of tourists, the town should make more of an effort to cat er t o t he Ger m an tourist market in the future.

the highest standards in the golf business. Golf tourism represents a huge business throughout the province and is a key focus of tourism authorities who hope to attract more British, German and Chinese golf enthusiasts to the area, especially during the low-season.

Stinking liar A BINMAN was arrested by Malaga police over assault accusations before the alleged victim admitted lying and withdrew his testimony. On March 14 two residents approached a Limasa worker and started complaining to him, then alleging to police that one was struck by the worker. It later transpired that the man was simply defending himself and that calling the police was a malicious tactic to avoid suspicion. It is unclear whether the recently resolved binmen strike was the source of the acrimony.

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Preparing for tunnel disaster STUDY identifies required improvements By Matthew Elliott A CARTOGRAPHIC study has been undertaken by civil protection and emergency service experts in order to improve coordination in the event of a crisis in the AVE train tunnels of Malaga Province. The study identifies the main accesses and the im-

provements necessary to ensure the evacuation in case of emergency through maintenance, signposting or improvements in certain infrastructures. Once completed the study was handed to the Junta de Andalucia safety institutions, who met with Renfe and Adif, both train companies in Spain responsible for the

AVE train tunnels of Malaga Province, located in Alora, Antequera, Cartama, Humilladero, Malaga City and Valle de Abdalajis. Junta de Andalucia representative Jose Luis Ruiz Espejo outlined the importance of the work in order to: â€œGive the most efficient and adequate response in the event of an emergency situation.â€?

Malaga drugs trafficking bust THE National Police has arrested two women for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking. This covert operation has broken one of the most active drug distribution points in Malaga city centre. Police confirmed the drug dealings were

taking place in a house in the Cruz Verde neighbourhood. The two arrested owned the house and would allegedly distribute cocaine, heroin and MDMA from the premises. Drugs were seized at the house as well as a katana and two knifes.

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Boney M and beyond AN interview with the delightful original member Sheyla Bonnick By John Smith THANKS to the helpful management at Joys Live in Puerto Banus, who had arranged for Sheyla Bonnick and the Sounds of Boney M to perform in the popular Bar and Nightclub in the week in which they reopened after a stylish refurbishment, EWN was invited to interview Sheyla before the performance. At the tender age of 17, Sheyla Bonnick and her friend Maizie Williams answered an advertisement for dancers in Germany and within a matter of months they were part of a group to be known as Boney M. Although she had high hopes of success with the band, things proceeded slowly and Sheyla decided that she would be better to leave and follow her own career in music which has taken her around the world and then brought her back to the songs of the German creation which was Boney M. She worked with other bands in Germany and released records co-produced by Boney M’s producer and was consistently employed as a singer, writer of lyrics and backing singer and even

Sounds of Boney M with Sheyla Bonnick in the purple dress. had time to write a mini musical ‘Money Talks’ with her Icelandic husband and musical partner which enjoyed a six month run in Denmark. Some 20 years ago, her friend and former band partner Maizie got in contact with her and suggested that they put together a new version of Boney M which they

did and although they found things a little tough for the first couple of years things really took off with a vengeance once people began to realise how good this new version was. They spent eight years travelling and performing which Sheyla enjoyed but eventually, they agreed that the band should come to an end and Sheyla spent a year recharging her spiritual batteries and perfecting her language skills as she actually speaks no less than four languages fluently and can get by in a further seven. She modestly suggests that this is because she has a musical ear which allows her to feel the language before she gets to fully understand it. After a year, when she also became involved in production (she and her husband now have their own studio in Alicante) she was approached by an

Sheyla on stage at Joys Live. agent who begged her to assist him by doing him a favour by putting together a ‘scratch’ band to perform a few concerts of Boney M material. Whilst she had no intention at first of doing more than a handful of dates, she admits that she enjoyed them so much that she decided that she had to carry on and as she told me, “it’s a great way to make a living” and the group known as the Sound of Boney M has now been in existence for nine years. That was nine years ago and the band now tours mainly within Europe, but has also performed in Australia, India, Kenya and the Middle East. When asked about her best audiences it appears that whilst everybody who sees them is quickly affected by the music, Poland and Russia have

the liveliest audiences, although the Russians can take a while to react until they have had a drink and are given permission to dance, then they go mad. Sheyla was very excited to be performing at Joys Live in Puerto Banus on March 9 following its reopening, as it is exactly the sort of venue which she enjoys playing, especially as she has been spending more time in Marbella lately with a new business project to be revealed later in the year. When one considers the high calibre of the artists who do perform regularly at Joys, the Sound of Boney M was a perfect fit. All of the usual favourites were instantly recognisable and although she occasional-

ly throws in a lesser known song during their performance, the professional and well-rehearsed singers ensured that they gave the audience a real performance to not only remember, but to talk about afterwards. Apart from this project, Sheyla has two other musical ones on the boil as well as her writing and production work. The first, she describes as having come by intuition due to the fact that she considers herself to be a spiritual person, although she rushes to say she is not a ‘hippy dippy,’ but she knew that she had to produce a ‘chill out’ album which had to be angelic in its style and working with her husband and singer Frankie M, the album Angel Cures was produced at their Alicante studio. As if this wasn’t enough, she has worked with games inventor, bridge correspondent and Costa resident Maureen Hiron to work on a new genre of music with an inspirational message known as matzar which is described as being in the Aeolian and Doric modes which motivates and inspires. An album from this alliance is due to be released shortly. I was lucky enough to view the general ‘rider’ that the band has when performing around the world which is really quite modest and unlike some bands who demand a bowl of single colour M & Ms or a room full of puppies, the main requests are for bottles of water, different teas, some healthy food, a key to the dressing room which should have a private toilet and a single bottle of Champagne. This was a most enjoyable interview with a charming bubbly lady who obviously enjoys life and puts this spirit into everything she does.

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Marbella turns green for St Patrick’s Day events CELEBRATIONS abound in true Irish style MARBELLA’S best known landmarks have turned green for a week to celebrate St Patrick’s Day alongside some of the most iconic landmarks in the world including the Eiffel Tower, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Great Wall of China. More than 200 of the world’s most outstanding sites have joined the Turning the World Green #GoGreen4PatricksDay campaign and the images will then be used in a global advertising campaign by Tourism Ireland. Marbella’s participation has been included in the St Patrick’s Festival Marbella in conjunction with the Marbella Town Hall, AMC Projects and Robert Leja Photography as part of the festivities organised by Tom Jennings of the Golfer Bar Marbella and The Irish Club Marbella for the

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THE MARBELLA ARCH: All lit up in emerald green. fourth annual St Patrick’s Festival. This year’s event will be held on the weekend of March 19 at the Terrazas de Puerto Deportivo de Marbel-

la and with previous attendances in excess of 10,000, this year promises to be even bigger and better. From 12pm to 7pm each day, there

will be a range of activities including Irish sport, music, dance, and storytelling. There will be a particular focus on activities of interest to children and families, with the day featuring Gaelic games for adults and children organised by Marbella’s very own GAA club, Costa Gaels. Live musicians will be performing throughout with a selection of Irish, Spanish and international entertainment. Irish beverage products will be available for purchase at the venue with plenty of areas to relax and enjoy the day. Children’s entertainment will be in the form of bouncy castles, clowns and much more. For all information visit: www.vivastpatrick.com or www.facebook.com\StPatricks FestivalMarbella

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Dune day MARBELLA Council has organised a trip to the protected area of the Artola Dunes and the Lance de las Cañas Tower on March 20. Those interested must register before 2pm on March 18.

Free duet A FREE concert by Spanish duo Andy & Lucas brought together 10,000 people in Estepona on March 12. The event was one of 20 activities included in Estepona Vive Sus Calles.

Well done ONE-HUNDRED Benalmadena secondary students received diplomas after a Basic Life Support workshop. They learned how to react in cardio-respiratory emergency situations.

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Face to face A MODERNIST exhibition in Marbella includes 100 portraits which recognise the cultural contribution of many different people to the city’s art world. The Miradas de Una Ciudad (Looks of a city) exhibition comes from photographer Jesus Chacon. Launched by local Michelin chef Dani Garcia and writer Alejandro Pedregosa, both featured in the exhibition, on March 11. Those interested can visit the show at Yusto/Giner gallery in Marbella until March 27.

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Benahavis Council to build 6,000 new houses EXPANSION will provide massive economic boost to the area By Emily Chettle BENAHAVIS Town Council will soon approve plans to build 6,000 new houses. Four thousand have already been given the green light but plans for a further 2,000 still await final approval by the urban planning regulations of the Junta de Andalucia Regional Government. Once the Regional Government receives the new urban planning regulations, it has a

period of five months to give the definitive approval although Benahavis Town Council expects them to approve the regulations much sooner. This would mean a huge economic boost for Benahavis, as despite only having 6,660 residents; it is one of the Malaga Province areas with the biggest area available for construction. Only 0.8 per cent of the 145 square-kilometre Benahavis area has been developed.

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BENAHAVIS: The town will see huge growth.

Top DJ to play San Pedro DUTCH DJ Armin van Buuren will perform at the San Pedro de Alcantara football stadium this summer, a significant coup for the organisers. This will be the prestigious disc spinner’s only show in Spain this year and will be replete with acrobats and spectacular visual effects. San Pedro Deputy Mayor Rafael Piña has appreciated

the fact that worldwide-known artists choose the city for their concerts. “As well as being a top-notch concert, this event will also have a great effect on the local economy,” he said. Around 14,000 people are expected to attend the concert with tickets on sale across local nightclubs.

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Onwards and upwards NEXT trip for the Know Your Province initiative By Matthew Elliott THE Fuengirola fun continues with the next trip in the Know Your Province initiative scheduled for Archidona on April 2. The small town is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra de Gracia near Antequera, roughly 50 kilometres from Malaga City. It will be an interesting trip for all involved as Archidona was declared a historic and artistic site for its Baroque urban architecture. It also has exciting sites of ecologi-

cal significance and a vibrant cultural identity. In addition, it will not be very expensive for those registered in Fuengirola census, as the price will be â‚Ź10 with bus, insurance, guide and breakfast included. Those who want to participate in the trip can register themselves in Fuengirola Celebrations Department. There is no age limit, so anyone registered in the census of the town can take part.

Planet of the dogs HUNDREDS of people participated in a demonstration in Alhaurin de la Torre on Sunday March 13, to fight for greater rights for their dogs. A loud event saw them accompanied by hundreds of their canine friends in the protest organised by local animal associations. The animal owners who participated in the demonstration read a manifesto with several demands for the pets of the town. Among them is the establishment of times and areas for the pets to use the parks, the creation of awareness campaigns for cat and dogsâ€™ adoption and the construction of a municipal animal shelter for abandoned animals. There were no incidents during the protests and the organisers have assured they complied with the safety regulations.

Top tourist package FOOTBALL will be plugged as a tourist attraction by pen pushers in Malaga as the city attempts to lure rich foreign visitors to its shores. A tourist package will see a two night hotel stay and tickets to a Malaga game punted to wealthy Russians, Japanese and Arabs.

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Rural road work HIKERS happier following improvements By Sam Croft MIJAS Rural Areas Councillor Cristobal Gonzalez has pa i d a v i si t t o t h e L a Roza d e l Ag u a d o a re a , where h e c h e c k e d o n th e progress of some improvement w o r k t h a t i s b e in g done o n t h e L a R e a l e n g a Path, a trail that runs parallel with the road. The trail has been reinforced with concrete to make hikers feel safer and to improve the safety of the road, which is old fashioned and was experiencing problems during periods of rain. The work has gone on for more than a month and has affected a three kilometre stretch of the road. Gonzalez stated that the work will continue on other paths in the area in order to keep them in t h e b e st p o ss ib le condition.

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Calling all citizens THE Torremolinos Council wants feedback from locals regarding the pedestrianisation of the town centre, which started at the end of last year and is currently in its first stage. The council has agreed to give residents the chance to be part of the board that will deal with the town planning for the project. Anyone interested in taking part can apply at the town hall until March 18. The project includes the construction of a big boulevard between Plaza Costa del Sol and Avenida Palma de Mallorca, but the different political parties in the town council continue to disagree about key aspects of the project. In fact, some of them argue that the work will leave less space for cars and that there havenâ€™t been enough reports to assess the effect the construction work will have on the area.

Drought tax for tourists

UPDATED: Facilities had been damaged by the simple passage of time.

FARMERS in Guadalhorce are hoping to be compensated through a proposed tourism tax that would contribute to creating new irrigation infrastructures and ease their struggle through times of drought. The request for a tax was made during a meeting with the provincial council to discuss the dire predicament of the agricultural

sector which has been blighted by escalating climate change. The Secretary of the Irrigation Association, Juan Antonio Aguilar, suggested that the 12 million tourists who visit the province each year should help foot the bill of replacing current infrastructures which are seriously at odds with contemporary technology.

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Failed test trouble

New fitness circuit for San Pedro

A FAILURE who couldn’t contain his inner fury launched a vitriolic attack on a driving test examiner causing police to come into the fray. The candidate for a motorbike licence had missed a stop s i g n a n d , wh e n in formed that he had failed, began to scream and bawl at the woman who then suffered an anxiety attack. The man reportedly followed her to another test, screeching that it was unfair to fail him for merely missing a stop sign, slyly put in place by traffic authorities to prevent unnecessary road deaths. Malaga police are now investigating and the woman is in recovery, having been frighte n e d b y t h e m an ’s tirade.

RESPONSE to demand from fans of the calisthenic method By Matthew Elliott A CALISTHENICS circuit has been inaugurated in San Pedro de Alcantara as the town continues enhancing its burgeoning reputation as a fitness hotspot. Deputy Mayor Rafael Pina presented the circuit, located on Avenida del Mediterraneo, and said: “A group of calisthenics fans asked us for a calisthenics circuit in the town, so we have responded to that demand because until now, they could only train in the parks.” Calisthenics is a fitness method and philosophy that focuses on body movements and resistance rather than the use of weights. It is thought to have been popularised by the ancient Greeks and includes such exercises as push-ups, pull-ups and handstands. The new circuit features bars of differing lengths and is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, even simply hanging from a bar can have immense benefits for the

FITNESS METHOD: Focuses on body movements and resistance. back, while more advanced practitioners engage in all kinds of complicated gymnastics. Spain, with its warmer climate, has a multitude of exercise areas scattered

throughout local parks and beaches aimed at both the elderly and fitness enthusiasts. It stands in stark contrast to the UK where parks are usually littered with trash and feature very little public exercise equipment.

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Tower to get a touch-up THE Junta de Andalucia regional government has gi ven t he gr een l i ght t o t he Casar es Council to refurbish the bell tower of the Encarnacion Church. The counci l had t o wait for the Junta’s approval in order to start the reparation work as the church is considered to be a Place of Cultural Interest. The council had previ ousl y m ade t hi s r equest many times due to the bad condition of the roof and the danger of the tower collapsing. During the last few m ont hs, a pr ot ect i on perimeter has been set up around the church to warn people of the safety risks involved.

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Mijas students learn about Frida Kalho on school trip VISITED the Pompodou museum in Malaga City By Emily Chettle

VISIT: Was included in the activity programme organised by the council to celebrate Women’s Day.

FLAUNTING its luxury by adopting a French name, the mayor of Estepona has presented a new project for building an exclusive residential area. The €12 million project is being built to capitalise on the luxury tourism and property market which councils, developers and businesses are eager to get their hands on. “We have been working since 2011 to make Estepona an attractive city for these kind of investors who create jobs and wealth in the town,” said Mayor Jose Maria Urbano.

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STUDENTS from El Chaparral School in Mijas, visited the Pompidou museum in Malaga to enjoy Frida y yo (Frida and me), an exhibition focused on the life and the works of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kalho. This visit is included in the activity programme organised by Mijas Town Council for the celebration of Women’s Day. Equality councillor Mari Carmen Carmona said: “It is an educative day aimed to study women who had an outstanding career. On this occasion we focused on Frida Kahlo, who fought for the equality in the beginning of last century. She was a person who faced bravely the adversity and such an example of equality.”

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Fallen officers A MOVING ceremony was held which saw Malaga National Police honour the 20 officers who have died on duty since 1922 in the garden of the provincial police station. The event coincided with the force’s anniversary on March 10.

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New Semana Santa guides FIRST one for Fuengirola By Emily Chettle FUENGIROLA Town Council has p u b l i sh e d 7 , 5 0 0 guides with all the information about Semana Santa. Isabel Moreno, Citizen Participation Councillor, stated that Fuengirola Town Council has produced a Semana Sa n t a g u i d e f o r th e first time. The guide will be handed o u t i n m u n i cip al buildings and churches of Fuengirola.

The publication includes all the Semana Santa information for residents and visitors of Fuengirola, as well as historical and biog rap h ic a l fig u res ab o ut Fuengirola Semana Santa associations. Moreno outlined that in th e g u id e “ th ere a re a ls o sections with all the information regarding processions, times and itineraries of Semana Santa in Fuengirola”.

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Many life insurance policies could be voided A RECENT Supreme Court ruling (March 2015) has sent shockwaves through the many insurers that are offering single-premium life insurance policies. In a nutshell, any life insurance bond that is created solely for the purpose of investment or gaining a tax advantage faces one very serious prospect: being declared void by Spanish courts. The administrative section of the Spanish Supreme Court is applying a not-too-well known article of the Consolidated text of the Private Insurance Supervisory Act, which states the following: Article 4. Forbidden transactions and sanction of nullity It is forbidden for insurance companies, and its conclusion will determine it utter nullity and voidness, the following transactions: a) Those that lack actuarial technical base Simply put, traditional actuarial

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b a s e o r s c i e n c e l a rg e l y r e v o l v e s around the analysis of mortality and the production of life tables, and the application of compound interest. Which is exactly what these ‘life insurance’ policies, for want of a better word, actually lack. The Spanish highest court, in declaring the nullity of these contracts in at least eight rulings, has argued the following: “Judging by its features, this contract cannot be classed as an insurance policy, but a capital investment.” “In normal insurance, death impacts

the assurer in such way that when a claim occurs, it is the company that suffers a loss.” “If there is no transfer of risk from insured to insurer there is no insurance contract.” “It makes no palpable difference if the insured lives or dies.” “Where age or medical condition –absence of medical questionnaire being symptomatic- are not parameters of any interest, the contract is doubtfully an insurance policy.” “The nature of financial product has been repeatedly concluded by Section three of the Supreme Court.” Thousands of contracts signed by expatriates face a serious risk of nullity, to name a few, Lex Life/Altraplan life policies, Nordea’s Capital Managed Plan, Seb-Irish Life’s Spanish Porfolio Bond, Prudential’s Spanish International Prudence Bond, Old Mutual’s Executive Investment Bond, Danske Life/Danica Life, and there is no time limitation on making a claim.

Back to the beach

Free holy meditation THE fantastically named Coral Magnum Mysterium choir will perform its traditional and much renowned church music concert in Estepona on Friday March 18 at 9pm in the Santa Maria de Los Remedios church. The choir, which is directed by Miguel Angel Garrido Sanchez, will perform plays by Tomas Luis de Victoria, Bach, Elgar, J des Pres, Ludovico Da Viadana, John Rutter, Antonio Bruckner, Antonio Lotti and Zoltan Kodaly among other artists. The tickets for this event will be free.

FONTANILLA BEACH: Is having some maintenance and restoration work done. SOME maintenance and restoration work is being done on the Fontanilla Beach in Marbella. The main focus of the work is the removal of stones from an old breakwater from the 80s, which have been littered all over the beach since

recent storms tore through the area and removed huge amounts of sand. The stones and lack of sand were quickly becoming a nuisance for beachgoers. Several digging machines and lorries are being used for the transportation of sand

and rocks. The biggest stones will be used to extend the current breakwater that is located at the mouth of the Guadalpin River. The work is expected to be finished by March 18, just in time for Marbella’s Easter celebrations.

Harvest moon OLIVE oil production in Malaga Province reached a staggering 75,000 tons during the 2015-16 campaign, which ran from October to March. It is great news for the 22,000 producers who managed to increase production by 18.4 per cent on the previous year.

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‘Hotel management ignoring us’ say angry residents of Bel Air

RESIDENTAL SUBURB: Exterior of the Pierre y Vacances hotel in Estepona. nior management to work with residents to find an ‘amicable solution,’ nothing has been done. “We have had no reply to several e-mails sent to this company,” said resident Mary Page whose house is very close to the open air swim-

Danish students on a visit COSTA DEL SOL Si Puede councillor Enrique Garcia and the coordinator of Benalmadena Citizen Participation Department Enrique Pablo Centella welcomed on March 15 in the Casa de la Cultura Benalmadena, a group of Danish students who were visiting the town. The students met with both politicians, who answered their enquiries about the structure of the institutions in Spain.

ming pool where the entertainment takes place. “Their attitude seems to be we just have to put up with the noise but the law is on our side and we have a right to enjoy our gardens in summer in peace. Residents of a Community

500 metres away have complained about the noise. Clients have even complained on TripAdvisor about ‘night club’ levels of noise.” This is not just a pack of whinging Brits, as the majority of residents in the area are Spanish and they are all cooperating to produce a letter explaining the problem, which they intend to take to a meeting with councillor Ana Velasco who is responsible for environmental matters. In addition, they have appointed a lawyer to represent them who is able to take legal action if negotiations can’t solve the problem. “All we are asking for is a sound wall or some other protection measure to be installed in the pool area,” said Ms Page. “The cost would be a drop in the ocean for a huge Europe-wide enterprise like Center Parcs, so that we can enjoy our gardens in the summer months.” The hotel is currently closed until the summer, but local residents wish to ensure the matter is resolved before it reopens. EWN has approached the hotel group for its comments and will report their response in a future edition.

Smile please for Dog’s Day

WINNERS will be unveiled at Sohail Castle By Matthew Elliott AN unusual photography contest will see contestants provide what they believe is the funniest and most original pup photo to celebrate Dog’s Day in Fuengirola’s Sohail Castle on April 10. The registration period is now open and will remain so until April 1 with all dogs having to be already registered in Fuengirola’s vet files. Each contestant can present just one photo sized 15x20 centimetres, printed on photo paper and in either black and white or colour. Photos should be presented at the Fuengirola Town Hall. Winners will be unveiled at the Dog’s Day celebrations at

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A GROUP of angry residents who live in a quiet Estepona residential suburb which doesn’t even have a kiosk let alone a night life, are appealing to the Estepona Town Hall to help in a dispute over excessive noise which they claim comes from a hotel which is part of the Pierre y Vacances chain, owned by French recreation and leisure giant Center Parcs. Originally the site on which the hotel now sits was a block of holiday apartments which was purchased by the French group and is now a family hotel, but one which isn’t near the beach or any external entertainment. The group understands that visitors are looking for some form of fun whilst staying at the hotel, but the introduction of heavily amplified entertainment in the pool area is too much for them. They complain that outdoor entertainment in summer months far exceeds the noise levels set by environmental protection law and in spite of a promise made two months ago from hotel se-

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FUNNIEST PHOTO: To celebrate Dog’s Day. Sohail Castle and will then be invited to an awards ceremony with the pet in the photo. First prize will be free food

for six months and a surprise present, while second prize sees three months of supplies and third one month.

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Labrador heroics as man rescued ALERTED owner to a man drowning in the water By Eleanor Hawkins NANOOK, a dog on his daily walk along Muelle Uno in Malaga City’s port, has become a hero by alerting his owner to a drowning man in the water and helping save his life. At 7.30am on Thursday March 10, the one-year-old chocolate Labrador suddenly began to bark and pull his

owner in the direction of Palmeral de las Sorpresas area of the port. Owner Jose Ignacio later explained that Nanook dragged him towards the water, where he discovered a thin grey-haired man in his 60’s who had fallen in and was crying unheard for help. Jose Antonio ran for help after shouting to the man to hang on to something, and

Port Police officers rushed to the scene accompanied by port workers, security guards and Guardia Civil officers. Between them all they managed to pull the man out of the water. “He was freezing and close to drowning. They pulled him onto a boat and wrapped him in blankets,” hero-of-the day Nanook’s proud owner said.

Bus service continues THE free bus service to the Costa del Sol hospital for registered Estepona residents will continue thanks to the renewal of an agreement between the council and the Portillo bus company. More than 23,000 trips to the Marbella hospital have been made since the arrangement first came into play in 2013. Estepona Mayor Jose Maria Garcia Urbano

said “With this initiative, we guarantee to anyone, no matter age or economic situation, the chance of travelling to Marbella in order to receive health care.” In order to request a vacancy in the transport service it is necessary to provide a census certificate and the date and time of the appointment to the Citizen Participation Department.

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Road check SEVERAL Benalmadena councillors have paid a visit to Calle Gaviota to check on the progress of some improvement works. The road and the adjacent pavement are being resurfaced.

New site THE Danish low-cost decoration shop SøstreneGreene is looking for a new location in Malaga City, due to a Starbucks taking over the former premises.

Two meet BENALMADENA Mayor Victor Navas has opened lines of communication with the President of the Malaga Provincial Constructors Association Emilio F Lopez. The two men met to discuss the possibility of bringing possible future development projects to Benalmadena.

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Municipal market to become gourmet PLANS have been put out to tender for promoting the space By Emily Chettle ESTEPONA is set to transform the municipal market building into a gourmet food market. The town council has put out to tender the plans to promote and renew the space. It has been decided that it is the most suitable space due to the excellent location in the old town. Trade councillor Jose Antonio Vilchez outlined that this project will be the culmination of the improvement and refurbishment works that have been carried out in the surroundings of the market as part of the initiative Estepona, Jardin de la Costa del Sol (Estepona, garden of Costa del Sol). The competing companies will need to follow certain technical regulations for the restoration of the market building due to its closeness to the Torre del Reloj, which is considered a Cultural Asset of Estepona. In addition, the company awarded

MARKET BUILDING: Will be restored under certain regulations. with the building permit will be given the use of the building for 20 years and

will have to pay a €9,412 minimum fee plus VAT to the town council.

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Works finished by Easter THE Barco roundabout which represents the key link between the Costa del Sol’s Arroyo de la Miel and Benalmadena Pueblo is undergoing significant repair works at the present time. Benalmadena Works councillor Joaquin Villazon visited the site on March 11 to inspect the progress and offered his optimistic prediction that the renovations would be complete before Semana Santa (Easter Week). The councillor said that “Thanks to these works we are fixing a problem that we have been suffering for years, which is a section of this roundabout prone to flooding.” The total cost of the works is estimated to be in the region of €40,000.”

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Puerto Banus improvements WORK on promenade will fix storm damage

CLEAN-UP: Is focusing primarily on removing the sand. By Emily Chettle MARBELLA Town Council is carrying out cleaning and maintenance works to sections of the promenade located between Puerto Banus Bridge and Coral Beach, in order to

fix the damage caused by the recent storms to hit Malaga Province. The strong gusts of wind shifted huge amounts of sand from the beach to the promenade. Initial work focused on the

removal of the sand from the surface of the promenade. The works, which started on March 7, are due to finish before Easter and will be taken up again after the holidays in order to make the area look perfect for the summer season.

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Out with the old PLANS to build a top hotel in the centre of Estepona took another step forward last week when the demolition of the 19th century building took place. The building, named after its owner, who was nicknamed El Maravilla, occupied the block located between Calle Real, Calle

Terraza and Calle Carmen Sevilla, just by the entrance of Estepona old town. The former block of flats also held an inn during the beginning of the last century. The construction work for the hotel, called Maravilla Palace, is due to start soon, once archaeological studies and

all the paperwork for the building licences are done. The hotel will cost €10 million and will have 42 rooms. It will feature a chill-out terrace, Jacuzzis and a swimming pool. The works are expected to last 15 months and should be completed by mid-2017, in time for a summer opening.

Benalmadena gets ready for Easter theatre play A NEW version of a typical Easter play is coming to Benalmadena. Celebrations Councillor Ana Scherman introduced the new version of El Paso on Thursday March 10, a play portraying the Semana Santa. The performance will take place in Finca Rustica Retamar on March 24 and 25 from 11am. The councillor said: “It is a satisfaction that this popular tradition is still having such a strong sup-

port by our residents and is increasing its quality year after year.” To accompany the theatrical performance there will also be a picture exhibition about the history of this play in the Plaza de las Tres Culturas from Thursday March 17. The El Paso director Lola Guerrero said that more than 170 people participate in the play which gives it a sense of realism.

A French visit

STUDENTS: From a secondary school in France visited Marbella. MARBELLA Mayor Jose Bernal has welcomed a group of French secondary school stu-

dents to the town, who are part of an exchange programme with Guadalpin secondary

school students. The foreign pupils visited the town hall on an official visit.

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Knitted knockers made in Spain HELPING women who suffer cancer By John Smith

DANCE ACADEMIES: Performed several routines. ed as 22 Marbella dance acadeMORE than 1,000 spectators were mies performed routines from a kicking their heels and swaying wide variety of musical genres. their hips as they danced the night Festival coordiaway during the nator Sara Agustin Marbella Fes Dance thanked the city of Festival. Marbella for the The event has warm welcome, been a mainstay in local dance academies perand for the wide Barcelona for 29 formed for the crowds range of artistry on years, but this was display. only its second ediThe festival is anticipated to tion in Marbella. One thousand take place on the same dates next five hundred people attended the year. festival and 500 people participat-

SOME weeks ago, we wrote about a shop in Costa Blanca which was producing knitted knockers for women who had suffered mastectomies and now we have heard of a lady in the Antequera area who is doing exactly the same thing. It was about this time last year that Maggie Stevenson was chatting with her friend Karen who was depressed because she didnâ€™t feel comfortable in wearing light clothes in the summer because she had lost a breast. Karen mentioned that she had heard of the fact that people in the USA were producing knitted knockers which are exactly what the name suggests and she wondered how to go about getting hold of one. When Maggie returned home, she looked up the knockers on the internet and managed to download a pattern from the group website. She then immediately got to work using some spare cotton yarn and with a bit of trial and error knitted her first knocker

which she gave to Karen the next day. Karen posted a message of thanks on Facebook and the response was overwhelming. They both saw that there was a need for this service in Spain so Knitted Knockers Spain was formed. Their aim is for small groups of knitters and those who crochet to provide knockers for the ladies in their area. The aim is to be able to provide these knockers free of charge and to help those who have suffered from cancer to feel as good as they can about themselves and their appearance. They are always on the lookout for sponsors and knitters who are known as knockerettes. Visit www.knittedknockers spain.info to find out more about this very worthy undertaking and how to obtain a free knocker. In addition, Maggie has told us that she would like to buy her yarn in Spain but she canâ€™t find a company in the Antequera area who can supply 100 per cent mercerised double knitting yarn. If any of our readers can help, please send her a message via her website.

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A final check mate WITH artificial intelligence having just defeated a world champion of Go, a game infinitely more complex than chess, avid chess fans should use these strange times to watch as much as possible before the rise of the machines. So it is with pleasure that the Marbella Council announced the 11th edition of the San Pedro Alcantara Easter Chess Tournament which will take place on Sunday March 20 at 10am in the El Cruce neighbours association at Avenida de la Constitucion. The tournament will be divided in six rounds played under FIDE Swiss rules.

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A fugitive or loving son? MICHAEL CLARKE’S side of the story as told to John Smith By John Smith NO matter whether you are a national daily newspaper or in our case a weekly, six-edition English language paper, the freedom of press comes with obligations which need to be recognised. Here at the Euro Weekly News, we published an article two weeks ago about an Englishman and his mother, Michael and Ann Clarke, where we gave some details of what we understood to be their story and asked readers to keep an eye open for them. Within a few days of the publication of the article, we were contacted by Michael himself, who asked that he be given the opportunity to present his side of the case as he believed that he was being placed in an unfavourable light, and in his opinion he had been wronged by both his family and the process of English law. This is where our responsibility to present the other side of the story comes in, and I met both Michael and his mother Ann (who unfortunately is currently in hospital in Spain), to hear exactly what he had to say and after spending several hours in his company, I do agree that his position should be made clear. According to Michael, when the accident occurred in 1995, Ann spent a year in hospital and when she came out, she moved to a care home which she didn’t like so it was agreed between the family that she would stay in her own house. It was also agreed that she would pass it to her daughter who would take over the mortgage and in return would make a payment to her mother (which she allegedly failed to make) and look after her, and that Michael would move in as well. In a relatively short period of time, Michael decided to move out as he had been offered the tenancy of a pub, but within about 10 weeks his sister advised she couldn’t cope with Ann and she would have to go into a home. Neither Ann nor Michael wanted this and although the pub wasn’t really suitable for her needs, she moved in with him and he looked after her on an unpaid basis from 1996 until 2001. During that time he left the pub and ran a student lodging house and rented a bungalow for himself and his mother. His sister moved in after a marital dispute and agreed that if he moved to Tenerife, she would look after Ann. After a few weeks, Ann travelled to Tenerife on holiday and asked that she be allowed to stay with Michael to which he agreed and they stayed on the Island for two years. This

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MICHAEL CLARKE: With his mother Ann, who is in hospital in Spain.

1995 was the year when Ann Clarke’s accident occurred

was all prior to any settlement and without any cash, except for the mother’s disability allowance on which they lived. There was a problem with a credit card which I cannot go into detail about, but for a period of time the benefits allowance was suspended whilst an investigation took place and this caused significant financial stress on the pair, although it was eventually resolved and back payments were given to them. At the same time, in the lawsuit there was a change of solicitor and the new solicitor suggested that the matter be settled out of court to which they reluctantly agreed, and a payment of £775,000 was made to the moth-

er, with Michael acting officially on her behalf. At the time of the settlement, Ann and Michael employed two clinical specialists to establish whether she was able to make her own decisions to which they declared she was. Despite this however the whole matter was sent to the Court of Protection and a solicitor was appointed to look after her affairs and manage her funds. In 2001 they moved to Blackpool. According to Michael, and I have not seen documentary evidence of this, (although I don’t doubt that this is his absolute belief), the solicitor was supposed to charge around £2,000 annually to manage this matter, but in the first year released just £10,400 to Ann, whilst charging £26,377 for his services, with a further £14,000 charged the second year. This carried on for two years before Michael found this out, and after they a made a formal complaint their allowance was increased. Michael set up a club by 2003, which was successful. All was well until the recession in 2008, when the club suffered set-

backs and they decided to immigrate to Spain. At that time, in 2008, they had been trying to sell the property in Blackpool, without success as the recession had set in and Michael has been accused of acting improperly by his sister which he completely denied. Whilst living in Spain, Ann tried to exchange her UK property for a Spanish villa, which Michael has accused the deputy solicitor of prevaricating resulting in the loss of two properties. In addition, because so much money has been held in sterling rather than a euro account which they had requested, there was a significant exchange rate loss. In short, they allege that the Court of Protection had overcharged Ann an estimated £150,000, and facilitated an exchange rate loss by not providing a euro account of £100,000, meaning Ann was out of pocket by a total of £250,000. From 2009 to 2013 Michael had written to all known complaint bodies to try and draw attention to this, but all to no avail. The advice received was to serve on the solicitors a Commercial Lien that basically is a statement of truth sworn on oath before a notary. He insists he would return to the UK to have the whole matter aired in front of a court provided there is a jury which will make the decision with regards to his guilt, and he advised me he has been given an undertaking by the court, (which has no right of extradition from Spain) that if he returns to the UK to apologise, and if his mother returns and surrenders her passport then ‘all will be forgiven’. That begs the question of why Ann should give up her passport, what happens about the alleged losses, does Michael have a ‘record’ and will he be chased for court fees? It is up to each and every one of our EWN readers to make their own conclusion on this situation, but as the writer of both stories I do believe that neither the local press nor the general public should play judge and jury in this matter. What is crucial to remember is the whole point of the initial story was to try to ensure the protection and welfare of Ann Clarke, who I have now seen for myself and do believe without question she is more than happy to be here in Spain with her loving son Michael. What do you, our readers think? Is this a case of a fugitive on the run or simply a loving, doting son doing the best he can for his mother? Let us know by visiting www.eur oweeklynews.com.

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COSTA BLANCA NORTH

Swapping seeds to recover the past Photo town hall.

THE La Nucia farmers’ market is held monthly in the spring COSTA BLANCA NORTH

SEEDS: Exchanging saves old varieties.

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By Linda Hall A SECOND farmers’ market was held in La Nucia’s Plaza de la Ermita de Sant Vicent. The latest market featured a Seed Swap aimed at encouraging the recuperation of local vegetables that have been forgotten and traditional varie tie s of t om at oes, br oad beans, pumpkins and radishes that are in danger of disappearing. The La Nucia farmers’ market, organised by the Marina Baja Small Farmers and Craftspeople Association, is held monthly between February and June. The next market will be held on Saturday, April 9.

COSTA DE ALMERÍA

Chief wanted

Hospital overload

Nerja death

Albox arson

CALLOSA DE SEGURA has started the process for selecting a new chief of Local Police. The deadline for applications is Saturday March 19.

THE arrival of cold weather has caused public hospitals on the island to become saturated with patients. Son Espases, Llatzer and Inca hospitals’ emergency areas were saturated on Thursday (March 10) with operations having to be suspended to allow bed space for patients being admitted.

A MIDDLE-AGED man died on Sunday March 13 around 2.30pm on Calle San Miguel in Nerja. The man appeared to be feeling unwell, and was helped by passersby who took him to a nearby bar so he could sit down. The cause of death appears to have been a heart attack.

FIREFIGHTERS in Albox were called to three fires on the weekend of March 12, all in the same area. Witnesses described seeing a person starting the third fire and a spokesperson for the fire service said there were possibly two people involved.

A safer route

Park success

A SCHOOL in Benagalbon has launched an educational initiative encouraging students to walk or cycle to school so they can become more independent. There is a safe route to school for the students to walk with the support of monitors and educators from the community.

THE Parque de las familias in Almeria City was named ‘the best children’s park in Spain’ at the Expoalcaldia Fair which takes place every two years in Zaragoza on March 9. The park will receive a plaque as a result of this achievement.

Fighting addiction

Little earthquakes

REPRESENTATIVES from the Provincial Plan of Teenage Addictions recently chaired a meeting in Torrox, and now a second one has been held in Periana. Attendees from several official entities were present at the meeting, which is part of a campaign to fight against teenage addictions.

YET another earthquake made its presence known in the Province of Almeria, albeit a small one. The quake, with a magnitude of 2.5, was registered at 1.33am in the morning of March 10, according to information on the website of the National Geographic Institute.

Castle renovation A HUMAN chain around Mula’s castle is planned to take place on April 10 as part of the campaign to save and renovate the castle.

Ferry death

TERRA NATURA in Murcia is going green for Saint Patrick’s Day and anyone wearing green on Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20 will receive discounted entry fees.

THE Balearia ship ‘Martin i Soler’ had to delay its departure from Alcudia to Menorca on Friday, March 11 due to the death of a passenger who had embarked in Barcelona. A crew member entered the cabin and found the lifeless body of a 76-year-old man who had been travelling alone.

Orihuela cats

Lower wages

COUNCILLOR for Health Noelia Grao said that actions are taking place in the vicinity of the Plaza de Toros, in order to “collect cats due to population increase in recent months” so that “we can have control of their status.”

ACCORDING to the Salary Evolution 2007-2015 report prepared by the EADA Business School and the ICSA Group, the figure of €20,000 per year representing average gross salary of employees in the Balearics in 2015 is €2,000 less than the national average.

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Cheaper water WATER rates in Murcia are to be reduced from June. Estimates are that 135,000 families will see their water rate drop 9 per cent following a move by Aguas de Murcia. The measure was supported by Hidrogea, the municipal government and Emuasa workers.

Land banks THE Palma City Council plans to recover unused land in rural areas of the municipality to create a bank of plots of land, which could be privately or publically owned, and is part of the Council’s plan to promote agriculture in the city.

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Travel help THE Rincon de la Victoria Council has given grants to 20 registered university students. The grants, given a budget of €10,000, will help the students pay for their transportation costs as they travel from their homes to the University of Malaga.

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Shooter arrested A MAN in Oria, accused of the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old woman has appeared in court in Purchena and has been remanded without bail. The 29year-old is charged with murder, burglary and illegal possession of a firearm after allegedly shooting his neighbour twice.

Cull method CALPE’S Environment department has adopted a new method for eliminating processionary caterpillars from pines. This involves spraying the nests with an inhibiting substance that prevents the larvae from progressing to adulthood.

Demon drink FIVE HUNDRED experts attended the recent 43rd national conference of Socidrogalcohol in Alicante City. Alcohol is present in 98 per cent of treatments for addiction, stated the scientific association’s vice-president Francisco Pascual.

Ticket to ride THE number of passengers using Alcoy’s interurban bus system continues to increase when compared with previous years. February saw a 24 per cent increase on the same month last year, announced councillor Jordi Martinez.

Domino effect A TELEPHONE mast collapsed in Sierra de la Villa in Villena falling onto a municipal power distribution system. This deprived six town hall departments of electricity or phones for most of the day.

New look ZARAGOZA teacher Cesar Bono, a finalist in Spain’s teaching Oscars, asked his fifth-year pupils to deconstruct old words to give them new meanings. Suggestions included redefining “denigrante” (degrading) as “an emigrant from Denia.”

Shrewd move THIRTY-TWO women in Callosa attended a short course in self-defence, organised by the town hall to celebrate International Women’s Day. The class in the municipal sports centre was given by Taekwondo expert, Felix Garcia Zamora.

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Fireplace fallout NORWAY: A Norwegian man who moved into a new apartment was delighted to discover 325,000kr (about €35,000) inside the fireplace of his new home.

Compensation available SWEDEN: Students and teachers of a school in the town of Trollhattan can apply for government compensation for the stabbings that took place there last November, when a man killed a teacher and a student with a sword before being shot dead by police.

GERMAN PRESS

University success

Suspects nabbed

UNITED KINGDOM came out as the clear victor IN a recent ranking of the Top 200 universities in Europe carried out by Times Higher Education, the United Kingdom came out as the clear victor, with 46 institutions on the list and seven in the top 10.

Weapons inquiry A N e x ten s iv e in q u iry into the UK’s arms sales to the Gulf coun-

BRITISH PRESS tries will be launched to determine if the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces has been using British-manufactured weapons in its military campaign in Yemen.

Stamp of approval THE UK’s second most valuable stamp, a Plate 77 Penny Red from 1863, was recently snapped up for £495,00 0. These st am ps, whi ch were manufactured but never sold in post offices, are highly sought-after by collectors.

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SCANDINAVIAN

Hawking chimes in STEPHEN HAWKING has argued that leaving the EU would have damaging consequences for scientific research in the UK, as it would hinder the country from readily recruiting young scientists from other parts of Europe. STEPHEN HAWKING: Leaving the EU would be damaging.

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NORWAY: Norway is one of the only countries in Europe that does not allow dual citizenship. However, there may be changes on the horizon, as a parliamentary committee has requested that the government look into the situation.

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Sports scandal SWEDEN: A Swedish runner has joined Maria Sharapova in testing positive for the drug meldonium, which was recently outlawed by doping authorities. Abeba Aregawi, a 1,500m specialist, could be suspended for up to four years.

Leaked documents GERMAN police have indicated that documents claimed by the German media to contain personal information about jihadists are likely legitimate. The police have stated that they will take all of the documents very seriously.

A PAEDIATRICIAN in the city of Augsburg has been sentenced to 13 and half years in prison for sexually abusing 21 boys over the course of 15 years.

Breastfeeding battle A BERLIN woman is petitioning for women to have the right to breastfeed in public after she was kicked out of a café for nursing her newborn baby. Breastfeeding in public is allowed in Germany, but owners can set their own rules.

DENMARK: For the second year in a row, Denmark has been named the best country in the European Union for ‘digital performance.’ Researchers measured accessibility, frequency of online usage, and internet skills of the average citizen.

SCANDINAVIA: In a new ranking of the world’s most literate countries, Finland took first place, followed by Norway, Iceland, Denmark, and Sweden. The study measured the importance that different countries place on literature and reading.

POLICE in Cologne have arrested two men who may be have been involved in the crimes that occurred there on New Year’s Eve, when numerous people trashed the city and participated in various acts of robbery and sexual assault.

Doctor sentenced

Dual citizens

Reading up

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FOOD SAFETY: Once again beef products will be exported to the United States.

Beef exports allowed PROHIBITED in America after mad cow disease THE American Food Safety and Inspection Service will once again allow beef products to be exported from the Netherlands to the United States. Dutch Beef had previously been prohibited in America after mad cow disease broke out in the Netherlands in 1997.

Rembrandt revealed A LONG-LOST Rembrandt painting is now on display in a gallery in

DUTCH PRESS Maastricht. The painting was sold at a New Jersey auction last year, and it had a presale estimate of $500$800 before a dealer tipped off the a uc tion a uthoritie s . This the n

caused the price to rocket up to over $1 million.

Tuberculosis trouble FOR the first time in many years the amount of tuberculosis cases in the Netherlands is on the rise. There has been speculation that the increase can be attributed to asylum seekers coming from countries where TB is widespread.

Together again A TEN-YEAR-OLD Turkish refugee was reunited with his family in Bad Bodenteich a year after they left their country to go to Germany. His family had thought that he had drowned a year ago.

Athletes compensated THE German government will compensate former EastGerman athletes who were part of a secret state-supported doping programme in the 1970s and 1980s. Similar compensation was given in 2002 but not all athletes came forward.

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RUSSIAN P RESS

Military recruiting BIDDING has been invited

DOLPHIN RECRUITS: Must have perfect teeth and no physical impairments.

A DOCUMENT uploaded to the Russian government’s procurement website last week reveals that the country’s defence ministry is looking to recruit five dolphins, two female and three male, for the military. Bidding was invited on a 1.75m ruble (€22,410) contract to deliver the dolphins, which must be aged between three and five and have perfect teeth and no physical impairments, to the Crimean port city of Stevastopol by August 1.

Cold and deep EXPLORERS Maxim Astakhov and Alexander Gubin from the Russian Geographical Society have set a record for the deepest ice dive in the White Sea. The two descended 102 metres below the ice to test new scuba-diving equipment, the Society has reported. During the 80-minute dive, the temperature in the water was a decidedly chilly -1.5ºC. The expedition was part of the Society’s project 13 Seas of Russia.

West to blame FORMER US defence secretary William Perry has declared that Washington’s contemptuous treatment of Moscow’s security concerns in the aftermath of the Cold War could be partly to blame for the current level of hostility in US-Russian relations. “In the last few years, most of the blame can be pointed at the actions that Putin has taken. But in the early years I have to say that the United States deserves much of the blame,” said Perry, who was defence secretary in Bill Clinton’s administration from 1994 to 1997.

Wild and free SIX Przewalski’s horses, of which just a few survive in the wild in the world, are spending the winter rolling in the snow on the Orenburg Reserves, six

CHILLY EXPEDITION: Testing scuba-diving equipment.

strictly protected nature areas along the border with Kazakhstan. The horses were born at a reserve in the south of France and are part of a flagship reintroduction project for the endangered species.

Staying at home OUTBOUND tourism decreased by 31.3 per cent in 2015 compared to the previous year, the largest drop in 18 years, according to Russian Tourism Industry Union spokeswoman Irina Tyurina. Citing Rosstat state statistics data, Tyurina reported that Russians made 12 million international trips in 2015.

The largest previous drop was in 1998, when the number fell 24.4 per cent compared to the year before.

No milk DAIRY companies are threatening to stop supplying milk to shops in Russia unless the government revokes an order demanding additional veterinary-safety documents be provided with each shipment. The Agriculture Ministry order, which was recently sprung on suppliers, would be impossible for most to meet, PepsiCo spokeswoman Marina Zibareva has said.

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Investment money leaves Spain

OECD makes observation

ECONOMISTS appear not to be overly concerned

THE Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Spain has released details of a report in which it notes that Spain’s gradual economic recovery should enable it to start reversing the sharp decline in its development assistance since 2010 and focus more of its aid budget on the neediest countries. Spain has previously had a good record of overseas aid, but the current level of percentage of GDP committed is the lowest since 1988.

By John Smith THE year 2015 saw a significant outflow of investment money from Spain due mainly to uncertainty regarding the future government and whether there will be increased taxation should a left of

€70 billion is the value of investment funds withdrawn from Spain during 2015

centre coalition come to power. The exodus of funds is the l a rg e s t s i n c e 2 0 1 2 w h e n o v e r €150 billion moved out of the country. Economists appear not to be overly concerned about this exodus as they expect that much of it

Green company red in the face WHATEVER next? An American company, Whole Foods Market, which caters to the organic market and boasts it is ‘America’s Healthiest Supermarket’ has had to admit its mistake and withdraw a range of mandarin oranges which have been peeled and placed in plastic containers.

Quote of the Week “We see ourselves as an integral part of society.” Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of BMW on increasing annual charity foundation donations to €100 million in its centenary year.

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VW woes NEWS has broken that prosecutors in both France and Germany are widening their investigations into the emissions scandal at Volkswagen and authorities in Paris are reviewing possible charges of ‘aggravated fraud’ over the misleading emissions results. German prosecutors say that the number of VW employees now under investigation has increased from six to 17, whilst the company’s CEO in America has left the company with immediate effect.

Counterfeit goods THE profit margin on counterfeit goods appears to be colossal according to a release issued by the Spanish Tax Authority, which claims that the street value of counterfeit goods seized in 2015 could be as high as €130 million.

A customer tweeted an image of stocks of these mandarins, which are specially bred to have soft skins with the comment: ‘If only nature could find a way to cover these oranges so we didn’t need to waste so much plastic on them.’ The company said “Definitely our mistake. These have been pulled.”

will return once a new government is in place and its economic policy has been established. The problem in the meantime is that not only is money flowing out of the country, but there is little coming in from outside to replace it.

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Having the courage of his convictions By John Smith IT is refreshing to see someone having the courage to resign over a point of principle but this is exactly what John Longworth, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce has done, following his speech regarding a belief that Britain would prosper if it were to leave the European Union. Regardless of which side of the debate one might sit, it is so unusual nowadays for anyone in a position of public recognition to simply resign so that they can have the freedom to promote their belief or understanding on any matter that he deserves recognition. Speaking at the British Chambers of Commerce annual conference in London on March 3, Mr Longworth said: “My first observation is that it has reinforced my long held belief that the very best place for the UK to be is in a reformed European Union. “My second observation is that I have come to the conclusion that the European Union is incapable of meaningful reform, at least in the foreseeable future. “It certainly does not appear capable of the sort of reform necessary to give the UK the breathing space to fulfil its true potential.” Later that same day, he confirmed to

Sky News that he had said far more than would have been expected by the BCC and that this was his personal opinion, not BCC policy. By March 5, he had been suspended and on March 6, the BCC announced his departure from his role. BCC president Nora Senior said the organisation was “non-partisan” and had decided not to campaign for either side in the forthcoming UK referendum on EU membership. She added: “John Longworth and the BCC board recognise that John’s personal view on the referendum is likely to create confusion regarding the BCC’s neutral stance going forward. “In light of this, John has taken the decision to step down as director general and his resignation has been accepted by the board with effect from March 6, 2016.” This apparent joint decision has encouraged pro-Brexit campaigners to accuse the government of managing his exit which claim has been rejected by Defence Secretary Michael Fallon as being yet another bizarre conspiracy theory whilst support for him has come from Boris Johnson and UKIP leader Niger Farage who said “I’ve met John Longworth, who is a thoroughly decent man. He has been treated appallingly for supporting Brexit.”

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IMF world economy fears CHINESE performance was worse than expected in February By John Smith THE Deputy Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) David Lipton has warned that the global economy faces a growing ‘risk of economic derailment’ and has called for urgent steps to boost global demand. “We are clearly at a delicate juncture,” he said in a speech to the National Association for Business Economics in Washington. “The IMF’s latest reading of the global economy shows once again a weakening baseline,” he warned. The poor performance of the Chinese economy during February which was much worse than expected prompted this statement as its downturn is taken to be reflected in the economic position of the world’s major economies and will adversely affect those overseas businesses who have invested in China based on an expectation of continued and dynamic growth. It appears likely that the IMF will be reducing its 2016 forecast for general economic growth in its next round of predictions due to be presented in April. Basically, the organisation wants to see the world improve its position by making economies grow, which is clearly easier said than done. During the latest G20 meeting in Chi-

THE IMF: Will be reducing its 2016 forecast. na in February, representatives of the fund called for co-operation between the leading economies to ensure that not only would they enjoy stronger results, but their actions would in turn help those countries with weaker economies.

In his latest speech, Mr Lipton said “The downside risks are clearly much more pronounced than before, and the case for more forceful and concerted policy action, has become more compelling.”

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WELL this week the ‘ealth n safety brigade finally lost it completely. They were actually suggesting that for safety’s sake, they wanted a total ban on tackling in the game of rugby! I’ll tell you what, why don’t we take that dangerous ball out of the game altogether? All those lovely big hulking men could then run around for 80 minutes playing tag with each other! You really couldn’t make it up. It was with this ludicrous suggestion in mind I decided this week to lighten up a bit, (I can hear the derisory snorts from here!). Subsequently sniffing through a few internet sites, I managed to come up with some real ‘ealth n safety/PC humdingers. In Canada a Santa was banned from saying Ho Ho Ho, because it was too close to the American slang for prostitute and could be derogatory to women. The word pet must

RUGBY TACKLES: Deemed dangerous by some. be replaced by ‘companion animal’ because it was ‘demeaning to free loving creatures’. Easter eggs should be referred to as ‘spring spheres.’ And my absolute favourite to date.

A ban on advertising for ‘reliable employees,’ because it may discriminate against unreliable applicants. All very funny so far. With all this in mind, I decided to dig a lit-

tle deeper. As I delved into the origins of political correctness in particular, it actually began to take on quite sinister overtones. Political correctness has in fact been around far longer than many of us may actually realise. Previous totalitarian regimes have used it to great effect. It was at one stage referred to as Cultural Marxism. One piece stated that Political Correctness is the principal tool of the political left. Its purpose is to intimidate. It promotes critical theory, separatism and victimology rage. It operates on the premise that ‘victim groups,’ and other minorities are automatically good regardless of what any of them do, and that all bourgeoisie and capital owners are evil. Label any subject politically incorrect and there is no debate. It effectively closes down all opinions, freedom of speech and ultimately freedom of thought. In other words all these PC pushers are not petty, piddling pains in the bum – they’re as dangerous as hell! Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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MARIANO RAJOY: His vocabulary had an aroma of mothballs no longer appreciated even inside his own party.

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Plain speaking RAJOY’S investiture speak was practically unintelligible to the under-60s Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

ACTING President Mariano Rajoy’s vocabulary in his investiture speeches was practically unintelligible to the under-60s. The young speak a different language and Rajoy’s vocabulary had an aroma of mothballs no longer appreciated even inside his own party. According to Metroscopia’s post-investiture poll, 47 per cent of Partido Popular voters believe that Rajoy’s day is over at the head of the party. So, doubtless, do the party decision-makers, who hesitate to spell out what is now obvious to everyone except Rajoy. Kiko Jimenez / Shutterstock.com

Ego-tripper trips up PODEMOS has external problems. Fifty per cent of Podemos voters disapproved of Pablo Iglesias’ refusal to at least abstain during Pedro Sanchez’s second investiture vote. If called to vote in another election, the countless Podemos supporters who have been poached from the PSOE might find it hard to forgive Iglesias for short-circuiting the opportunity of evicting Rajoy.

Out of order PODEMOS has internal problems too, that could turn out to require surgery. Nine party highrankers resigned in Madrid and others are jockeying for power in the Basque Region, La Rioja, Galicia and Cantabria. If the nomenclature - dare we label them with that old Soviet term

for the political caste? - are proving unruly, Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias has an even greater problem with Ada Colau. The mayor of Barcelona has plans for her own party outside the Podemos structure, and would presumably scoop up Podemos votes in Cataluña. If Iglesias wants a second general election, as he appeared to demonstrate by rejecting all PSOE and CS inducements to dialogue, he’d better get his troops in line.

Miles apart WHEN referring to Pablo Iglesias in the media, PSOE commentators have taken to calling him Pablo Manuel Iglesias to differentiate between him and the Pablo Iglesias who founded the PSOE in 1879. This self-taught printer lacked the Podemos leader’s academic background, but his aspirations and hopes were for others. The same cannot be said of Iglesias, whose crocodile smile does not mask his ambition for personal power.

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Fame, faith and flossing - and demon dentists SURELY odontophobia has to be up there amongst the nastiest, cruellest phobias known to man Nora Johnson

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YOU know how, some mornings, you wake up ready to take on the world, feeling invincible, immortal and potentially omniscient? Well, yesterday wasn’t one of them. There’s a short preface to this tale. I’ve always had a fear of dentists, odontophobia it’s called, a condition that hasn’t improved over the years. But yesterday, when a filling and I unexpectedly parted company, I had to bite the, err, bullet, and go and sit in that dreaded dentist’s chair. Now, phobias exist for almost anything. But odontophobia surely has to be up there amongst the nastiest, cruellest phobias known to man. I mean, let’s look at what you can expect: 1. There’s always an aquarium. To calm you.

MASKS: Do they even have faces behind them? Huh! All those goldfish swimming around with their eyes bulging out of their heads. Don’t they just look as if they’re silently screaming ‘I’m A Celebrity (Fish), Get Me Out Of Here!’ 2. The dental staff. Yes, all of them. Their teeth

are too pristine white. They need to join the rest of humanity and down some coffee or red wine occasionally. It’s unnatural. And unfair. 3. You sit in that uncomfortable chair and two sets of eyes peek at you from behind masks. Re-

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mind you of a horror flick? The Chainsaw Massacre, maybe? I could never pick out any dental hygienist in a line-up. Do they even have faces behind those masks? 4. Tools: You know the, um, drill. One’s sucking saliva while the other drills, producing seven times the decibel level of the entire BA 747 fleet. Triffic! The dentist asks about your plans for Easter, if you’ve seen any good movies. Huh? Excuse me while I drool and try to work out how I’m supposed to talk? Any response sounds so trite and makes as much sense as asking Bruce Forsyth for his views on George Osborne’s budget. ‘Nuff said. I floss and I brush, but I do not enjoy the dentist’s. I legged it away from there with a face like curdled milk and faster than Banksy would to a freshly painted white wall. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Cudeca charity.

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7:20am How I Met Your Mother 7:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Car S.O.S 12:00pm Shipping Wars 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Food Unwrapped 1:35pm Cheltenham Festival 5:30pm Three in a Bed 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Ugly House to Lovely House with George Clarke 10:00pm Speed with Guy Martin: F1 Special 11:00pm Alan Carr: Chatty Man 12:05am Tattoo Fixers 1:10am Cheltenham Festival Highlights

8:10am 8:20am 8:35am 8:50am 9:00am

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8:55am Rage 10:40am Exodus: Gods and Kings 1:15pm Kingsman: The Secret Service 3:30pm John Wick 5:30pm Uncommon Valor 7:20pm Exodus: Gods and Kings 10:00pm Kingsman: The Secret Service 12:15am John Wick

10:00pm 11:05pm 1:15am 3:30am 4:00am

Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals The Sweeney Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Sweeney The Professionals The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Classic Car Show Series celebrating classic cars presented by Quentin Willson and Jodie Kidd. An Audience with Billy Connolly Above the Law Quadrophenia Hogan's Heroes Teleshopping

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

Little Princess Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Bananas in Pajamas Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Britain's Horror Homes Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Dispatch 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild UK The Secret Life of the Family Trauma Doctors Britain's Worst Crimes: April Jones Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

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

7:00am 9:00am 11:00am 12:45pm 1:00pm 3:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm

1:00am 8:50am The Top Ten Show 2016 9:10am Father of the Bride 11:10am Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles 12:50pm Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 1:20pm The Other Woman 3:25pm Analyze This 5:20pm Analyze That 7:10pm Father of the Bride 9:00pm The Other Woman 11:00pm The 40 Year Old Virgin 1:00am Sex Ed 2:40am Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo

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THURSDAY TV

Made in Chelsea Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Football Gold 8:00am WWE SmackDown! 9:00am Premier League 100 Club 10:00am Football Gold 10:15am Football Gold 11:00am The Premier League Years 1:00pm Football Gold 2:00pm Premier League 100 Club 2:30pm Premier League 100 Club 3:00pm The Premier League Years 6:00pm Sporting Triumphs 6:30pm Barclays Premier League World 7:00pm BPL Legends 7:30pm Darts Gold II 8:00pm Live Premier League Darts 11:30pm Darts Gold II 11:45pm Barclays Premier League World 12:15am La Liga Show 2015 12:45am Darts Gold II 1:00am Super League Highlights 1:15am Football Gold 1:30am Barclays Premier League World 2:00am Live Australian GP: Practice

Ashby The Age of Adaline Monster Hunter The Top Ten Show 2016 Ashby Son of a Gun San Andreas The Age of Adaline San Andreas Son of a Gun A young gun teams up with a notorious criminal to carry out a gold heist. Monster Hunter An evil force is unleashed on an isolated town when a logging company sets up shop in the neighbouring woods. Revenge of the Green Dragons Two Chinese immigrants rise through the ranks of New York's brutal criminal underworld. Monster Hunter

7:00am CWC Classics 8:00am Cricket's Greatest 8:30am ICC World T20 Highlights 9:30am Cricket 10:30am Cricket 2:30pm Cricket 7:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 8:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 8:30pm Live Super League 11:30pm ICC World T20 Highlights 12:30am ICC World T20 Highlights 1:00am Cricket's Greatest 1:30am Cricket's Greatest 2:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 3:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 3:30am Cricket's Greatest Series profiling some of the greatest cricketers of all time. 4:00am CWC Classics 5:00am ICC World T20 Highlights

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Heir Hunters 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Countryside 999 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm WPC 56 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm The TV That Made Me 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm Sport Relief 2016 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Sport Relief 2016 2:00am The Celebrity Apprentice USA The teams have to promote a new touchscreen hair dryer for a spread in Elle Magazine.

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 Jeremy Kyle's Emergency Room 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm It'll be Alright on the Night 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Benidorm 12:10am For Your Eyes Only 2:25am Jackpot247 4:00am Murder, She Wrote 4:50am ITV Nightscreen

8:45am 9:15am 10:15am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:55pm 5:55pm 6:25pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm

11:00pm 11:40pm 12:10am 12:40am

Caught Red Handed Sea Cities Victoria Derbyshire BBC News The Daily Politics The Chef's Protege Portillo's State Secrets Who Do You Think You Are? The Doctor Blake Mysteries Britain's Lost Routes with Griff Rhys Jones Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip Bargain Hunt Eggheads Too Much TV Mary Berry's Easter Feast Mastermind Gardeners' World Land of Hope and Glory - British Country Life Sport Relief 2016 Newsnight Artsnight The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story

7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Emmerdale 10:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm Judge Rinder 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm Funniest Ever You've Been Framed 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Break-Up 12:10am Family Guy

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8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1981 9:00pm John Williams at the BBC 10:00pm Arena: Loretta Lynn Still a Mountain Girl Legendary country music singersongwriter Loretta Lynn is loved by fans from across the world. 11:30pm Country Queens at the BBC 12:30am Dolly Parton @ Glastonbury 2014 1:40am Top of the Pops: 1981 2:15am Arena Legendary country music singersongwriter Loretta Lynn is loved by fans from across the world.

7:20am How I Met Your Mother 7:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Car S.O.S 12:00pm Shipping Wars 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Food Unwrapped 1:35pm Cheltenham Festival 5:30pm Three in a Bed 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm Unreported World 9:00pm Grand Designs 10:00pm Formula 1 10:05pm Gogglebox 11:05pm The Last Leg 12:10am First Dates 1:15am Raised by Wolves 1:45am Cheltenham Festival Highlights 2:30am Virtually Famous

7:00am 7:25am 8:30am 9:35am 10:35am 11:00am 11:25am 11:55am 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:05pm 4:05pm 5:15pm 5:50pm 6:20pm 6:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm

7:00am 7:25am 7:55am 8:50am 9:55am 10:55am 11:50am 12:50pm 1:55pm 2:25pm 2:50pm 3:25pm 3:50pm 4:25pm 4:55pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 11:00pm 1:40am 3:55am

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Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Noah's Ark Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor in the House In Loving Memory On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Agatha Christie's Marple Midsomer Murders A Touch of Frost Long Lost Family Rory Bremner's Great British Views Rory Bremner's Great British Views On the Buses Judge Judy

Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals The Sweeney Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Sweeney The Professionals The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Pawn Stars FA Youth Cup Live Die Another Day Quadrophenia ITV4 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 4:00am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

8:10am 8:20am 8:35am 8:50am 9:00am 9:15am 9:35am 9:50am 10:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:55pm 11:55pm 12:50am

Little Princess Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Bananas in Pajamas Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Abducted: The Carlina White Story 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Gadget Show That's So...1984 NCIS: New Orleans NCIS NCIS: Los Angeles True Crimes: The First 72 Hours

7:30am 9:45am 11:40am 1:40pm 3:40pm 5:50pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 12:00am 2:00am

Batman Lethal Weapon Lethal Weapon 2 Run All Night Batman Batman Returns Lethal Weapon Lethal Weapon 2 Run All Night Bad Asses on the Bayou 3:40am Darkman

7:35am Arthur 2: On the Rocks 9:35am Father of the Bride II 11:30am Sweet Home Alabama 1:25pm Pitch Perfect 2 3:25pm You've Got Mail 5:30pm King Ralph 7:10pm Father of the Bride II 9:00pm Pitch Perfect 2 11:00pm A Million Ways to Die in the West 1:00am Cop Out 2:50am A Dirty Shame

8:35am 9:05am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm

FRIDAY TV

Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Limitless The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers

8:30am WWE Main Event 9:30am Premier League 10:00am Barclays Premier League World 10:30am Premier League Darts 2:00pm Barclays Premier League World 2:30pm The Premier League Years 4:30pm La Liga Show 2015 5:00pm Premier League 100 Club 5:30pm BPL Legends 6:00pm Game Changers 6:30pm Barclays Premier League World 7:00pm The Fantasy Football Club 8:00pm Football 11:05pm The Fantasy Football Club 2:10am Barclays Premier League World 2:40am The Fantasy Football Club 3:40am Football Gold 3:45am Live Australian GP: Practice 5:15am Sporting Triumphs 5:30am BPL Legends

7:00am The Age of Adaline 9:00am Search Party 10:45am Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 11:15am Lost and Found 1:00pm The Salvation 2:45pm The Age of Adaline 4:45pm Fast and Furious 7 Special 5:15pm Spooks: The Greater Good 7:15pm Lost and Found 9:00pm Spooks: The Greater Good 11:00pm The Salvation Mads Mikkelsen's immigrant gunslinger incurs the wrath of a sadistic gang leader. 12:45am Search Party Two friends hit the road when a wedding gone wrong leaves their pal stranded in Mexico. 2:30am Monster Hunter 4:15am Lost and Found

7:00am CWC Classics 8:00am Cricket's Greatest 8:30am ICC World T20 Highlights 9:30am ICC World T20 Highlights 10:00am Cricket 2:30pm Cricket 7:30pm ICC World T20Highlights 8:30pm Live Super League 11:30pm ICC World T20 Highlights 12:00am ICC World T20Highlights 1:00am ICC World T20 Verdict 2:00am Super League Highlights 2:45am ICC World T20 Highlights 3:15am ICC World T20- Hlts 4:15am ICC World T20 Highlights 5:15am Super League Highlights

2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 12:05am 12:35am 1:00am

E W N 17 - 23 March 2016 / Costa del Sol

7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm James Martin: Home Comforts 1:00pm BBC News 1:05pm Weather 1:10pm Football Focus 1:50pm Saturday Sportsday 2:00pm Athletics 3:00pm Six Nations Rugby Union 5:30pm Final Score 6:15pm Dynamo: Magician Impossible 6:45pm Celebrity Mastermind 7:15pm BBC News 7:25pm Regional News 7:28pm Weather 7:30pm Pointless 8:20pm Six Nations Rugby Union 11:00pm The National Lottery Live 11:10pm BBC News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 12:50am The Uninvited 2:15am Wake Wood

11:10am Homes Under the Hammer 12:10pm Natural World 1:00pm Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul 2:00pm The Best Dishes Ever 2:30pm Escape to the Country 3:20pm The Red Shoes 5:30pm Flog It! 6:30pm Big Dreams, Small Spaces 7:30pm Gardeners World 8:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm Made in Britain 9:30pm Dad's Army 10:00pm Michael Jackson's Journey From Motown to Off the Wall 11:30pm Pop Goes BBC2 1:00am Athletics 4:00am Messiah at the Foundling Hospital 5:00am A Cabbie Abroad London cabbie Mason McQueen drives a taxi in three very different cities around the world.

8:00pm Human Planet Natural history series looking at man's survival in the most extreme environments. 9:00pm Survivors: Nature's Indestructible Creatures 10:00pm Follow the Money 11:00pm Follow the Money 12:00am Arena A daily magazine programme which looks at the world of arts and entertainment. 1:00am Bee Gees at the BBC... And Beyond 2:00am Joy of the Bee Gees 3:00am Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the Movies 4:00am Top of the Pops: 1981 4:35am This is BBC Four

7:00am 10:25am 11:20am 12:20pm

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:55am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:20pm Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway 1:55pm The Almost Impossible Gameshow 2:55pm Scorpion 3:50pm You've Been Framed! 4:55pm Legally Blonde 6:45pm Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous 9:00pm Evan Almighty 11:00pm Celebrity Juice Live 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 1:00am Family Guy 1:30am American Dad! 2:00am American Dad! 2:30am @Elevenish 2:55am Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Fantasy drama series set in Britain's mythic past and based on the epic poem. 3:45am Teleshopping

7:00am Judge Judy 7:20am The Secret of My Succe$s 8:20am FYI Daily 8:25am The Secret of My Succe$s 9:10am Where the Heart is 10:20am Where the Heart is Drama series tells the ultimate stories of the loves and lives of families living in the small Yorkshire town. 11:25am The John Thaw Story 12:35pm Sherlock Holmes 2:55pm A Touch of Frost 4:55pm Sparkling Cyanide 7:00pm Midsomer Murders 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm A Touch of Frost 1:10am Blue Murder 2:40am Doctor in the House 3:05am ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 3:30am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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CITV Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV News and Weather Big Box Little Box Judge Rinder The Chase Tipping Point Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather Rugby Six Nations Live: Ireland v Scotland. Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway You're Back in the Room The Jonathan Ross Show ITV News and Weather Yes Man Jackpot 247 Murder, She Wrote

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7:15am How I Met Your Mother 7:40am King of Queens 8:05am King of Queens 8:30am Mobil 1 The Grid 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am The Morning Line 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm The Superhumans Show 12:30pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 1:30pm Formula 1 3:15pm Channel 4 Racing 5:30pm Come Dine with Me 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:30pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 7:45pm The World's Weirdest Weather 8:40pm The Day After Tomorrow 11:00pm Kick-Ass 2 1:05am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

7:00am Milkshake! 9:55am The Fairly Odd Parents 10:30am The Saturday Show Live 12:30pm Fail Army 1:00pm Police Interceptors 2:00pm Police Interceptors 3:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 4:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 5:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 6:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 7:00pm Five News Update 8:00pm NCIS: New Orleans 9:00pm NCIS 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm The Championship 11:00pm Goal Rush 11:30pm NCIS 1:15am Super Casino 4:10am Law and Order: Special Victims Unit 5:05am Law and Order: Special Victims Unit 5:50am Divine Designs

7:00am 8:30am 9:25am 10:30am

7:00am Volcano 9:00am The Top Ten Show 2016 9:15am Into the Storm 11:00am Twister 1:00pm San Andreas 3:10pm Volcano 5:10pm Twister 7:15pm Into the Storm 9:00pm San Andreas 11:00pm Poseidon 12:55am Cloverfield

11:00am 11:35am 12:40pm 1:05pm 1:40pm 2:05pm 2:35pm 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 5:35pm 6:10pm 7:10pm 7:15pm 8:15pm 9:15pm 9:20pm 10:00pm 11:05pm 12:05am

Ax Men The Sweeney Bundesliga HSBC World Rugby 7s Series Highlights Formula E: Sound of the Future World Superbike Highlights Car Chasers Car Chasers Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Storage Wars Texas Gunsmoke FYI Daily Gunsmoke The Appaloosa FYI Daily The Appaloosa Police Academy 6: City Under Siege FYI Daily Police Academy 6: City Under Siege An Audience with Billy Connolly Magnum Force FYI Daily

9:30am The Simpsons Movie 11:10am The Jewel of the Nile 1:00pm Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 1:30pm The Wedding Ringer 3:25pm Dumb and Dumber To 5:30pm City Slickers 7:30pm The Simpsons Movie 9:00pm The Wedding Ringer 10:45pm Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story 12:30am Dumb and Dumber To 2:25am Eddie Murphy: Raw 4:00am I Want Candy

7:00am 7:25am 7:50am 8:10am 8:40am 9:05am 9:35am 10:00am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 5:05pm 5:35pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 10:00pm 12:00am 1:05am 2:10am 3:15am

Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy New Girl New Girl How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Big The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory Max Payne Gogglebox Gogglebox Tattoo Fixers How I Met Your Mother

7:00am The Age of Adaline 9:00am Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 9:30am Search Party 11:15am Lost and Found 1:00pm The Salvation 2:45pm Spooks: The Greater Good 4:45pm Fast and Furious 7 Special 5:15pm The Age of Adaline 7:15pm Lost and Found 9:00pm Spooks: The Greater Good 11:00pm The Salvation Mads Mikkelsen's immigrant gunslinger incurs the wrath of a sadistic gang leader. 12:45am Search Party Two friends hit the road when a wedding gone wrong leaves their pal stranded in Mexico. 2:30am Monster Hunter 4:15am Lost and Found

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8:45am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 11:00am 1:00pm 3:45pm 4:00pm 4:15pm 4:30pm 4:45pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:30pm 5:45pm 6:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 12:30am 2:00am 3:30am 3:45am 4:00am 4:15am 4:30am 5:00am 5:30am

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Sporting Triumphs Game Changers Nick Kicks The Fantasy Football Club Soccer A.M. Football Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Live Ford Saturday Night Football SNF: Game of the Day SNF: Match Choice SNF: Match Choice SNF: Match Choice Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Live Australian GP: Track Parade Live Australian GP Live Australian Grand Prix

Football Gold Football Gold Premier League Barclays Premier League Preview ICC World T20 Highlights ICC World T20 Highlights ICC World T20 Verdict Cricket Cricket ICC World T20 Highlights ICC World T20 Highlights Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Live Super Rugby Super Rugby Football Gold Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Premier League

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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 The Sport Relief Games Show 2016 4:15pm A Question of Sport 4:45pm Escape to the Country 5:30pm Lifeline 5:40pm Songs of Praise 6:15pm Sport Relief 2016: The Best Bits 7:15pm BBC News 7:35pm Regional News 7:40pm Weather 7:45pm Countryfile 8:45pm The Voice UK 10:00pm The Night Manager 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:55am Athletics 2:25am Weather for the Week Ahead

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CITV ITV News Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV News and Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show River Monsters Big Star's Little Star Off Their Rockers Octopussy Local News and Weather All the very latest ITV News and Weather Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands The Story of Cats Doctor Thorne ITV News and Weather Rugby Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights Jackpot 247 Nightscreen

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

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This is BBC Two An Island Parish An Island Parish This Farming Life Gardeners World Countryfile Saturday Kitchen Best Bites The Best Dishes Ever The Best Dishes Ever MOTD2 Extra Homes Under the Hammer Heir Hunters Athletics Flog It! The Secret History of My Family Made in Britain Gareth Malone's Great Choir Reunion World's Weirdest Events Tribes, Predators and Me Thirteen The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story Line of Duty Line of Duty

8:00pm John Williams at the BBC 9:00pm Pappano's Classical Voices 10:00pm Darcey Bussell Dances Hollywood 11:30pm I'm So Excited! 12:55am Len Goodman's Dance Band Days 1:55am Bee Gees at the BBC... And Beyond 2:55am Joy of the Bee Gees 3:55am The Story of British Pathe For more than half a century, the film and newsreel company British Pathe documented almost every aspect of everyday life in Britain and around the world. 5:00am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind. More daily from 7.00pm.

7:10am How I Met Your Mother 7:35am How I Met Your Mother 8:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:50am Frasier 9:15am Frasier 9:40am Frasier 10:10am The Big Bang Theory 10:35am The Big Bang Theory 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am Sunday Brunch 2:30pm Formula 1 5:00pm Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 7:00pm Heston's Dinner in Space 8:30pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Great Canal Journeys Timothy West and Prunella Scales embark on more spectacular canal journeys. 10:00pm Indian Summers 11:00pm Gogglebox 12:00am The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

7:00am Milkshake! 10:55am The Fairly Odd Parents 11:30am The Championship 12:30pm Goal Rush 1:00pm Fail Army 1:30pm Star Trek V: The Final Frontier 3:35pm Alvin and the Chipmunks 5:20pm A Cinderella Story 7:05pm Now That's Funny 8:00pm Beaver Las Vegas 9:00pm Penn and Teller: Fool Us in Vegas 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm 5 News 11:50pm Harry Brown 1:35am Tattoo Disasters UK 2:10am Super Casino 4:10am Police Interceptors 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:25am Wildlife SOS Documentary series about the work of dedicated animal lovers who save injured and orphaned wild animals.

The Hot Desk You've Been Framed! Emmerdale Omnibus Coronation Street Omnibus Take Me Out The Incredible Hulk Nim's Island Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Liar Liar Ibiza Weekender Family Guy Bordertown Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! The Cleveland Show The Cleveland Show Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Matt Edmondson narrates a funny selection of TV and home video clips featuring Guinness World Records

7:00am On the Buses 7:25am A Touch of Frost 9:15am Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960's. 10:20am Heartbeat 11:20am A Touch of Frost 1:35pm Sparkling Cyanide 3:40pm Inspector Morse Police drama series featuring Colin Dexter's enigmatic chief inspector and his sidekick Sergeant Lewis. 5:55pm Midsomer Murders 7:55pm Midsomer Murders 10:00pm Carry On Forever 11:00pm Wycliffe 12:05am Private Benjamin 1:05am FYI Daily 1:10am Private Benjamin 2:25am A Touch of Frost 4:05am May the Best House Win 4:55am May the Best House Win 5:50am On the Buses

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Hogan's Heroes Ax Men Ax Men Ax Men The Sweeney The Sweeney Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Appaloosa FYI Daily The Appaloosa Table Tennis Storage Wars Storage Wars The Classic Car Show Rugby Highlights U.S. Marshals FYI Daily U.S. Marshals Child's Play 3 FYI Daily Child's Play 3 Ax Men Hogan's Heroes ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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Godzilla Godzilla Armageddon The Poseidon Adventure Poseidon Godzilla Cloverfield Armageddon The Poseidon Adventure

Son of the Mask You've Got Mail Get Hard Superbad Zootropolis: Special The Waterboy Splash Mrs. Doubtfire Get Hard Superbad The Opposite Sex Idiocracy Mr Woodcock Son of the Mask

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

Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Hollyoaks Omnibus Couples Come Dine with Me Couples Come Dine with Me Hairspray Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Tattoo Fixers Tattoo Fixers

7:00am The Age of Adaline 9:00am The Salvation 10:45am Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 11:15am Lost and Found 1:00pm Search Party 2:45pm The Age of Adaline 4:45pm Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 5:15pm Spooks: The Greater Good 7:15pm Lost and Found 9:00pm Spooks: The Greater Good 11:00pm The Salvation Mads Mikkelsen's immigrant gunslinger incurs the wrath of a sadistic gang leader. 12:45am Search Party Two friends hit the road when a wedding gone wrong leaves their pal stranded in Mexico. 2:30am Monster Hunter 4:15am Lost and Found

SUNDAY TV

8:30am 8:45am 9:00am 9:15am 9:30am 9:45am 10:00am 11:30am 1:30pm 4:30pm 7:55pm 8:25pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 11:15pm 11:30pm 12:30am 1:00am 2:30am 4:00am 5:00am

Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Live Ford Super Sunday Live Ford Super Sunday Sky Sports Originals Football Ronaldo: Real Madrid's Greatest Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Football League Goals Sky Sports Originals Ford Football Special The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Ford Football Special

7:00am CWC Classics 8:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 9:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 10:00am Live T20 Cricket World Cup:Sav TBA 2:30pm Live ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 7:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 8:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 9:00pm Live Tennis: Indian Wells Masters 11:30pm Sporting Heroes 12:30am Sporting Greats 1:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 2:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 3:00am CWC Classics 4:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 5:00am ICC World T20 Highlights

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Heir Hunters 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Call the Council 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Think Tank 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm The TV That Made Me 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Fake Britain 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm New Tricks 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Cuckoo 12:15am Have I Got Old News for You 12:45am Live at the Apollo

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 Dickinson's Real Deal 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 Further Tales From Northumberland 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Davina Mccall: Life at the Extreme 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm The Agenda 12:25am The Jonathan Ross Show 1:20am Jackpot 247

7:00am 7:45am 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:20pm 3:20pm 4:15pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm

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Heir Hunters Show Me the Monet Caught Red Handed Emergency Rescue Down Under Gardeners World Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Coast Athletics The Doctor Blake Mysteries Britain's Lost Routes with Griff Rhys Jones The Best Dishes Ever Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip Antiques Road Trip Eggheads Too Much TV This Farming Life University Challenge Island Parish Shetland The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story QI XL Newsnight Weather

7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm Funniest Ever You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Bordertown 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm American Dad! 12:00am American Dad!

5:00am This is BBC Four 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Pagans and Pilgrims: Britain's Holiest Places 9:00pm Digging for Britain 10:00pm The Art of Scandinavia 11:00pm Horizon 12:00am Darcey Bussell Dances Hollywood 1:30am Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos with Margaret Mountford 2:30am Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns 3:30am The Art of Scandinavia 4:30am Britain on Film In 1959, Britain's biggest cinema company, the Rank Organisation, decided to replace its newsreels with a series of short, quirky, topical documentaries that examined all aspects of life in Britain. 5:00am This is BBC Four

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Movies Now Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Noah's Ark Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor in the House In Loving Memory On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Lewis A Touch of Frost Noah's Ark Where the Heart is ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 3:30am Teleshopping

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9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:00am Car S.O.S 12:00pm Shipping Wars 12:30pm Shipping Wars 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 2:10pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 3:10pm Deal or No Deal 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm A New Life in the Sun 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm The Food Chain 10:00pm Royal Navy School 11:00pm Fresh Meat 11:50pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 12:50am 24 Hours in A and E

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Movies Now Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals The Sweeney Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Storage Wars Pawn Stars The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Sweeney The Professionals Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Motogp Highlights Coogan's Bluff FYI Daily Coogan's Bluff Bundesliga Rugby Highlights Unleashed FYI Daily Unleashed

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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Police Interceptors 5 News Home and Away Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: New Orleans The Boy Next Door 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Weather Terror Police Interceptors Action-packed observational documentary series following police response teams in Durham and Cleveland. The Tube: Going Underground Gotham Person of Interest Person of Interest True Crimes: The First 72 Hours Super Casino

Seve the Movie Behind Enemy Lines Last Knights Batman Begins Lucy Behind Enemy Lines Last Knights Batman Begins Lucy Commando The Top Ten Show 2016

Coneheads Revenge for Jolly! Patch Adams Lovesick Tammy The 40 Year Old Virgin Nine Months Balls of Fury Tammy The 40 Year Old Virgin My Man is a Loser Kid Cannabis

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Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers Scheiffer Bates: I Con Rude Tube

7:00am The Age of Adaline 9:00am Search Party 10:45am Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 11:15am Lost and Found 1:00pm The Salvation 2:45pm The Age of Adaline 4:45pm Spooks: The Greater Good 6:45pm Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 7:15pm Lost and Found 9:00pm Spooks: The Greater Good 11:00pm The Salvation Mads Mikkelsen's immigrant gunslinger incurs the wrath of a sadistic gang leader. 12:45am Search Party 2:30am Monster Hunter 4:15am Lost and Found Two brothers sent to spend the summer on a remote island embark on a thrilling treasure hunt to recover their family's lost fortune.

MONDAY TV

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Heir Hunters 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Call the Council 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Think Tank 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm The TV That Made Me 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 The A Word 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm The Battle for Christianity 12:45am Shop Well for Less 1:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:50am BBC News

7:45am Alec Guinness Talking Pictures 8:30am Caught Red Handed 9:00am Emergency Rescue Down Under 9:30am Great British Railway Journeys 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Coast 2:05pm The Super League Show 2:50pm Portillo's State Secrets 3:20pm The Doctor Blake Mysteries 4:15pm Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones 5:15pm The Best Dishes Ever 5:45pm Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Too Much TV 8:00pm This Farming Life 9:00pm Mary Berry's Easter Feast 10:00pm Inside Obama's White House 11:00pm Scrappers 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Pagans and Pilgrims: Britain's Holiest Places 9:00pm Flying Scotsman 9:30pm The Brecon Beacons with Iolo Williams 10:00pm The Beginning and End of the Universe 11:00pm Louis Theroux 12:00am Indian Hill Railways Series looking at the little trains that have climbed through the Indian clouds for a hundred years. 1:00am The Story of British Pathe 2:00am How to Get Ahead: At Medieval Court 3:00am Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the Movies 4:00am The Beginning and End of the Universe 5:00am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.

7:00am Countdown 7:45am The Goldbergs 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Car S.O.S 12:00pm Shipping Wars 12:30pm Shipping Wars 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 2:10pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 3:10pm Deal or No Deal 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm A New Life in the Sun 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 10:00pm One Born Every Minute 11:00pm First Dates 12:05am Million Pound Jewellers

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 Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm The Inspectors are Coming 9:00pm It's Not Rocket Science 10:00pm Speeding Wars 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Exposure 12:45am Davina Mccall: Life at the Extreme 1:35am Jackpot 247 4:00am Loose Women 4:50am Nightscreen

7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Fast and the Furious 12:10am Family Guy 12:35am Family Guy 1:05am American Dad! 1:35am American Dad! 2:05am Two and a Half Men

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Movies Now Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Noah's Ark Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor in the House In Loving Memory On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Midsomer Murders A Touch of Frost Noah's Ark Where the Heart is Drama series tells the ultimate stories of the loves and lives of families living in the small Yorkshire town. 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 3:30am Teleshopping

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Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals Action-packed drama series about two criminal-intelligence agents. The Sweeney Ax Men The Chase Pawn Stars Snooker Coverage and reaction from the latest Snooker event taking place. Storage Wars Motogp Highlights Snooker Tin Cup FYI Daily Tin Cup The Sweeney ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping Innovative, value-formoney products brought directly to you at home.

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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Home and Away Neighbours NCIS The Wrong Woman 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Police Interceptors Britain's Horror Homes Benefits by the Sea: Jaywick Best of Bad TV: When Comedy Shows Go Wrong Penn and Teller: Fool Us in Vegas Gypsies on Benefits and Proud Tattoo Disasters: UK Super Casino GPs: Behind Closed Doors Nick's Quest Divine Designs House Doctor

Battle of the Bulge Chaos Fury American Sniper K-19: The Widowmaker Alien: Resurrection Fury American Sniper Blade Battle of the Bulge

Alien Autopsy Blazing Saddles Analyze This Analyze That The Inbetweeners 2 The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear The Cable Guy Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby The Inbetweeners 2 The Devil Wears Prada The Hooligan Factory Lake Placid

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

Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Aliens Virtually Famous Tattoo Fixers The Goldbergs

7:00am The Age of Adaline 9:00am Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 9:30am Search Party 11:15am Lost and Found 1:00pm The Age of Adaline 3:00pm Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 3:30pm Spooks: The Greater Good 5:30pm The Salvation Mads Mikkelsen's immigrant gunslinger incurs the wrath of a sadistic gang leader. 7:15pm Lost and Found 9:00pm Spooks: The Greater Good 11:00pm The Salvation 12:45am Search Party Two friends hit the road when a wedding gone wrong leaves their pal stranded in Mexico. 2:30am Monster Hunter An evil force is unleashed on an isolated town when a logging company sets up shop in the neighbouring woods.

TUESDAY TV

7:00am Football Gold 8:00am WWE SmackDown! 9:00am Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 10:00am Barclays Premier League Review 11:00am BPL Legends 11:30am BPL Legends 12:00pm Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 1:00pm Premier League 100 Club 2:00pm Barclays Premier League Review 3:00pm The Premier League Years 5:00pm Barclays Premier League Review 6:00pm Super League Fulltime 6:30pm Premier League 100 Club 7:00pm Premier League 7:30pm Barclays Premier League Review 8:30pm Premier League 9:00pm Premier League 9:30pm Premier League 10:00pm Barclays Premier League Review 11:00pm La Liga World 2015 11:30pm Barcelona's 3 Kings 12:00am The Premier League Years

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Heir Hunters 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Call the Council 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Think Tank 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm The TV That Made Me 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm MasterChef 10:00pm Panorama 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm A Question of Sport 12:15am Would I Lie to You? 12:45am Wedding Daze 2:15am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:20am BBC News

7:00am Show Me the Monet 7:45am Dirk Bogarde Talking Pictures 8:30am Caught Red Handed 9:00am Emergency Rescue Down Under 9:30am Great British Menu 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 12:30pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Coast 2:10pm Lifeline 2:20pm The Chef's Protege 2:50pm Portillo's State Secrets 3:20pm The Doctor Blake Mysteries 4:15pm Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones 5:15pm The Best Dishes Ever 5:45pm Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Too Much TV 8:00pm This Farming Life 9:00pm Horizon 10:00pm Employable Me 11:00pm Live From the BBC 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Inside Obama's White House

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 Dickinson's Real Deal 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 Big Star's Little Star 10:00pm Grantchester Drama about a charismatic, charming clergyman who turns detective when one of his parishioners dies. 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm Bear Grylls: Mission Survive 12:40am On the Road with Richard Wilson

7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am You've Been Framed and Famous! 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Funniest Ever You've Been Framed 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm Funniest Ever You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Break-Up 12:10am Family Guy12:40am Family Guy 1:10am American Dad! 1:40am American Dad! 2:05am Two and a Half Men

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Pagans and Pilgrims: Britain's Holiest Places 9:00pm Hidden Kingdoms Series following the dynamic and dramatic lives of nature's smallest creatures, telling their unique stories from their own perspectives. 10:00pm Chef v Science: The Ultimate Kitchen Challenge 11:30pm Hurricanes and Heatwaves: The Highs and Lows of British Weather 12:30am Hidden Kingdoms 1:30am Time Shift 2:30am Dreaming the Impossible: Unbuilt Britain 3:30am Visions of the Valleys 4:30am Britain on Film Documentary looking back at 1960s documentary Look at Life as it chronicles the changing face of British society, industry and culture.

7:00am Movies Now The latest movie news and reviews. 7:10am Doctor in the House 7:35am Heartbeat 8:35am Where the Heart is 9:40am The Royal 10:40am Judge Judy 11:05am Judge Judy 11:30am Judge Judy 12:00pm Noah's Ark 1:05pm Murder, She Wrote 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:10pm The Royal 4:10pm Where the Heart is 5:20pm Doctor in 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 Love Your Garden 11:00pm A Touch of Frost 1:05am Wire in the Blood 2:05am Where the Heart is Drama series tells the ultimate stories of the loves and lives of families living in the small Yorkshire town. 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen

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The illusion of time

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UNTIL we acquired a diminutive drawing some years ago, I had no idea what it meant 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.

IN one of our guest bedrooms, amongst the various framed landscapes and priceless Picassos hanging on the wall, there is a small unprepossessing pencil drawing of an ancient thatched cottage. This was the house that we were fortunate enough to live in for 30 years. I often study the little drawing as I go about my housemaid duties, and as evocative as the unsigned sketch of that chocolate box cottage is, it’s the legend in red ink at the bottom of the picture that invariably captures my imagination. Wickhambrook 27/6/53, it states. June 27 of that year was a Saturday. I checked.

LANDSCAPES: Some people like to capture local scenes in their spare time. An unknown artist decided to plonk himself down across the narrow lane from a cottage known then as ‘Grimwoods’, and sketch away. Perhaps it was a one-

off impulse by a passing amateur enthusiast, or maybe a villager who simply liked to capture local scenes in their spare time. It may even have been one

of the Grimwood clan who were the owners back then. We will never know. But as the artist picked up his pencil, a very young boy, as skinny as a vegetarian’s

toothpick and wearing baggy, short grey trousers, was probably playing in the back garden on a council estate in Berkshire. Totally ignorant even of a place called Wickhambrook, he was oblivious to the artist, as indeed the artist would have been to him, and yet many years later that boy and his wife would be the owners of ‘Cuttbush’ - formerly ‘Grimwoods’ - and would spend three happy decades of their lives there. There is a philosophical school of thought that time is an illusion, but until we acquired this diminutive drawing some years ago from a junk shop many miles away in Stamford, I had no idea what that meant. But as I look at the picture and imagine the pencil strokes being applied, I also think of that grubby little boy and the invisible silver cord that even then linked him and that unknown Suffolk artist.

Tennis player could lose fortune Photo Credit Porsche Motor Company

MARIA SHARAPOVA failed a drug test after the Australian Open John Smith Random thoughts... TENNIS pin-up, Russian-born Maria Sharapova is said to have earned €27 million during 2015 from a combination of prize winnings and endorsements, but now her world has changed dramatically following revelations that she has failed a drug test after the Australian Open championship. Her three biggest sponsors, Nike, Tag Heuer and Porsche have immediately reacted with Nike suspending their relationship, Tag Heuer cancelling theirs and Porsche for whom she became the first female ambassador, considering their situation although their contract with her is due to expire by the end of 2016 and may simply not be renewed. In 2010, the 28-year-old tennis player signed a new eight-year contract with the US sportswear giant Nike, worth €64 million as well as a percentage on sales of her own

MARIA SHARAPOVA: May lose more sponsorship deals. branded clothes and in the case of Porsche, she has access to one of their cars for personal use. She also has contracts with Avon perfume, Luck, and the water company Evian. Ms Sharapova has said she had

been taking the drug meldonium since 2006, on the advice of her family doctor although it was prescribed under a different name and she was not aware that the particular drug had joined a banned list at

VIEWS: Very interesting.

Reader’s comments WE love to hear from our readers, both for the letters page and with comments that appear on the website. What is very interesting is trying to gauge who takes the trouble of posting an opinion, and what topics they are most interested in, using a totally unscientific method, we have come to a conclusion which is probably correct this week and will have changed by the next. Men outnumber women almost exclusively when commenting about matters of a political nature, and they certainly can enter into very long and argumentative tracts between each other with some regulars having almost daily disagreements. What is nice about this, provided they don’t get too personal, is that their opinions often irritate others so much they have to join in, which shows the reach of the website. Turning to women and trying not to be either condescending or promoting stereotypes, it’s animals that inspire comment. A damaged donkey, a bullied bull, a traumatised turkey or any other animal that has been mistreated is guaranteed to bring comments, all understandably in favour of the animal and against humanity’s cruelty to them. Whereas men seem to like entering into sparring matches with each other, women generally appear to be content to make a simple statement of belief and then leave the matter. As we said at the beginning, these are our general findings and we love to see comments of any kind as long as they are legal and decent about the wide range of stories we write, and welcome opinions on any topics our readers might like to see covered in the future.

the beginning of 2016. She has, however, admitted that she was foolish not to realise what she was doing and can blame no one other than herself. She will clearly hope that the matter can be resolved as quickly as possible, and that she receives a warning rather than a lengthy ban, although no doubt she has sufficient funds in reserve to allow her to continue to lead a comfortable life. Whereas in the past, sponsors may have taken a less dramatic view of what could have been a simple if potentially expensive error, the pressures of social media, the speed in which information flows around the world, and the number of recent stories concerning drugs in sport have all conspired to panic them. It does however bring into question whether this type of expenditure by large corporations is money well Now we spent, and in the case of Nike, the want to number of complaints that have been hear your views. received about the poor conditions and pay of third party Asian YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE workers seems to gather less - YOUR OPINION publicity than the suspending of www.euroweeklynews.com one photogenic tennis player.

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MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

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The old believe everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young know everything.” Oscar Wilde

in history 37, The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius’ will and proclaims Caligula emperor. 1413, Henry IV of England is succeed by his son Henry V. 1556, Thomas Cranmer, the Archbishop of Canterbury, is burned at the stake at Oxford. 1657, France and England form an alliance against Spain. 1702, On the death of William III of Orange, Anne Stuart, succeeds to the throne of England. 1776, British forces evacuate from Boston to Nova Scotia. 1891, The British steamer Utopia sinks off the coast of Gibraltar. 1913, Greek King George I is killed by an assassin. Constantine I is to succeed. 1918, The Germans launch the ‘Michael’ offensive, remembered as the First Battle of the Somme. 1922, Mahatma Gandhi is sentenced to six years in prison for civil disobedience in India. 1930, Mob boss Al Capone is released from jail. 1932, The German dirigible, Graf Zepplin, makes the first flight to South America. 1935, Persia is renamed Iran. 1959, The 14th Dalai Lama flees Tibet and goes to India. 1963, Alcatraz Island, the federal penitentiary in San Francisco Bay, California, closes. 1986, Buckingham Palace announces the engagement of Prince Andrew to Sarah Ferguson.

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Unscramble the name of a famous city in Canada: LOAN TERM

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Unscramble the name of a current Premier League football club: ACCEPT ALL RAYS

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CARTEL DESIRE DUPLEX JUMBLE MANTIS (10) METEOR NEEDLE NUANCE ORACLE PIGEON

THE remarkable love story inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener (portrayed by Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything) and Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina), directed by Academy Award winner Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech and Les Misérables). Lili and Gerda’s marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili’s ground-breaking journey as a transgender pioneer.

Fernando Torres, Footballer, March 20 Striker known as El Niño, he became one of the first ever players to win the Champions League, Europa League, World Cup and European League championships; played for Liverpool from 2007 to 2011 before joining Chelsea.

• Kurt Russell, Actor, March 17, 65 Long term partner of Goldie Hawn, and child star who became an actor in action films and comedies, such as Escape From New York, The Thing, and Vanilla Sky. He also played roles in Forrest Gump, Tequila Sunrise, The Thing, and Furious 7. • Charley Pride, Country Singer, March 18, 78 American country singer who is responsible for over 30 number 1 singles, including ‘All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)’ and ‘I’m Just Me.’ • Bruce Willis, Actor, March 19, 61 Movie star who won the People’s Choice Award for his role in the 1999 suspense film The Sixth Sense. His other well-known films include the Die Hard series, Pulp Fiction, and Sin City. • Timothy Dalton, Actor, March 21, 72 He played James Bond in the 1987 film, The Living Daylights, and in the 1989 film, Licence to Kill. His other major role took place in The Tourist, a film that grossed over €270 million. • Andrew Lloyd Webber, Composer, March 22, 68 Legendary showman and musical theatre impresario, known for ‘Cats,’ ‘The Phantom of the Opera,’ and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar.’ He was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and is a fellow of the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.

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YOUR STARS ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Awkward situations usually bring out the best in you and this week proves that. In the longer term, you will be grateful to those making things difficult now. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Get out in the fresh air as much as possible and be kind to your body. You may have neglected yourself because you have been such a busy bee of late. What about a trip to the seaside or a walk in the hills? Maybe a trip to the local cocktail bar is more your style! Whatever puts a spring in your step will be good. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) A fleeting meeting stirs feelings that you thought were dead. This could be good if it reminds you of how life can be, or bad if it makes you think of missed opportunities. It is never too late to make a fresh start. Why not go on that painting holiday or stamp-collecting weekend? Pole dancing anyone? CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Someone really has rattled your tree, but try to refrain from throwing coconuts on their head. It is much more effective to be charming and get them confused. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Are you feeling that you have been dealt

PISCES

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Are things going swimmingly? Good. Maybe you had forgotten how to have real fun. Remember when you were a child? Life was so simple. Relax and be that child again. If some old fogey accuses you of being silly, feel sorry for them. a rough hand? Consider this: there are some who are not dealt a hand at all. Many are missing those few cards that mean they are never really in with a chance. Instead of lurking on the shady side, walk out into the sun. You will soon see the bright side. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) A chance remark opens a can of worms. Trying to get them back in could turn out to be very messy. We all open our mouth and put our foot in it sometime. However, overreacting won't help. You will need help with something this week. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Someone who is usually quite the opposite to you will surprise with an offer. Although you are naturally suspicious, give them the benefit of the doubt. Leopards do not change their spots but they are capable of behaving for the bigger good. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) An intimate meeting is less exciting than

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anticipated. This should not bother you because time could yet change that. You need to be in the right place at the right time, so don't give up hope, just have a little patience. A change of plans will be more beneficial than irksome, at least in the longer term. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) While counting your pennies, also count your blessings. Money can be a big problem or merely an irritation but the lack of it must be kept in perspective. You are right to think twice about accepting something that seems to be for nothing.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) The goat in you is keen to find pastures new. It isn't a nibble that is needed at the moment, but a feast. Accepting anything less would be a mistake because someone is watching your reaction to an offer. If you feel unsure of your worth, then ask a few trusted friends. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Don't allow an open-ended offer to muddle your mind. There is no need for an immediate decision and this may be too soon for a positive move. A sense of urgency may be put down to practical reasons when, in fact, it is no such thing. A feeling of insecurity is more likely to be the trigger to uncertainty.

ST PATRICK’S DAY 1. Founded in 1936, what is the name of the national flag carrier airline of Ireland? 2. How many times has Ireland won the Eurovision Song Contest? 3. Located in County Kerry, what are Carrauntoohil, Beenkeragh and Caher? 4. What was the Roman/Classical Latin name for the island of Ireland? 5. What was the title of the 1972 Wings’ single that was banned by the BBC, Radio Luxembourg and the Independent Television Authority? 6. Which Dublin-born professional golfer has won three major championships: The Open Championship in 2007 and 2008 and the PGA Championship, also in 2008? 7. Which famous racehorse was kidnapped from the Ballymany Stud, near The Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare by masked gunmen on February 8, 1983 and was never seen again? 8. Which is the largest and southernmost county in Ireland? 9. Who served as the seventh, and first female, president of Ireland from 1990 to 1997? 10. With which branch of the performing arts would you principally associate Dame Ninette de Valois, who was born near the town of Blessington, County Wicklow on June 6, 1898 and christened Edris Stannus? Answers 1. AER LINGUS, 2. SEVEN (1970, 1980, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1996), 3. The highest PEAKS/MOUNTAINS in Ireland, 4. HIBERNIA, 5. GIVE IRELAND BACK TO THE IRISH, 6. PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON, 7. SHERGAR, 8. CORK, 9. MARY ROBINSON, 10. BALLET/DANCE

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

TARGET: • Average: 5 • Good: 6 • Very good: 9 • Excellent: 12

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Across 1 Stands up to corrupt sisters (7) 4 Obscure second class king (5) 7 Vessel from Riga or Tallin (5) 9 Ring around after tea is a disappointment (7) 10 Stark true sea setting (7) 11 A lighter shove (5) 12 Needs rebuilding, being compact (5) 14 Started back in the drainage business (5) 19 Exchange employment (5) 21 Credit a score (7) 23 Daft ideas to get hangers-on (7) 24 Ham in Home Counties is a disgrace (5) 25 Vegetable discovered in packages we delivered (5) 26 Doubt American party leader is in a religious cult (7) Down 1 President George in new arena (6) 2 Pole is put at risk (5) 3 Small bag of cash excited alien (6) 4 Wander after a bighead to the prickly shrub (7) 5 Cyber-terrorist admits slip-up (5) 6 A flipping tenner for curdle milk (6) 8 Is roe is cooked for her? (5) 13 Let sire become unprofitable (7) 15 Girl from German-Italian background (5) 16 Figures losing key reputation (6)

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1 Lesson, 4 Habits, 9 Glade, 10 Anemone, 11 Operates, 12 Ease, 14 Stable, 16 Census, 19 Scat, 20 Valencia, 23 Agitate, 24 Apart, 25 Seemed, 26 Better. Down: 1 Legions, 2 Scale, 3 Operable, 5 Aden, 6 Isobars, 7 Suede, 8 Cameo, 13 Generate, 15 Avarice, 17 Scatter, 18 Camel, 19 Snaps, 21 Craft, 22 Mate.

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17 Services for the general public (6) 18 Take off rested replacement (6) 20 Saw a US Democrat grow old (5) 22 Scots change prices (5) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 2 represents J and 14 represents H, so fill in J every time the figure 2 appears and H every time the figure 14 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Serpents (6) 4 Red or green fruits (6) 9 Keen (5) 10 Depository (7) 11 Slide (4) 12 Cellar (8) 13 Deceitful (5) 15 Fox’s tail (5) 18 Cherished desire (8) 21 Containers (4) 24 Real (7) 25 Apart from (5) 26 Leave a post voluntarily (6) 27 Association of teams (6) Down 1 Outbuildings (5)

2 Irritatedly (7) 3 Gain income (4) 5 Early settler (7) 6 Depart (5) 7 Candies (6) 8 Largest continent (4) 12/15 Famous London clock tower and bell (3,3) 14 Not any thing (7) 15 See 12 16 Apportioning (7) 17 Peril (6) 19 Stoops (5) 20 Do what one is told (4) 22 View (5) 23 Sport of any kind (4)

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

1 Scruff, 4 Parted, 7 Enjoyable, 9 Inns, 10 Exit, 11 Cruel, 13 Errors, 14 Richer, 15 Speech, 17 Stings, 19 Keeps, 20 Omit, 22 Hero, 23 Completed, 24 Raised, 25 Dreams. Down: 1 Shrine, 2 Urns, 3 Floors, 4 Prayer, 5 Rule, 6 Doctor, 7 Energetic, 8 Exchanged, 11 Crack, 12 Lifts, 15 Slower, 16 Helped, 17 Spread, 18 Shouts, 21 Toys, 22 Here.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Throat, 3 Knot, 7 Yes, 9 Delgado, 10 Tenedores, 13 Cosecha, 14 Tia, 15 Tuna, 16 Harina. Down: 1 Toys, 2 Audience, 4 Nearest, 5 Tool, 6 Almohada, 8 Stepson, 11 Scot, 12 Taza.

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 Vapor (de agua) (5) 4 Cangrejos (de mar) (5) 7 To be born (5) 8 Cream (for face, shoes etc) (5) 9 Hielo (3) 10 Gota (de líquido) (4) 11 Route (4) 13 Gold (metal,

commodity, currency) (3) 15 Carreteras (5) 16 Long (dress, hair) (5) 17 Proyectos (5) 18 Sleep (5) Down 1 Arena (tierra) (4) 2 Scarlet (9) 3 Butterflies (insects) (9)

4 Saucepans (9) 5 To have a shave (9) 6 Cicatriz (4) 12 Trampa (para cazar) (4) 14 Well (for water) (4)

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HOLY WEEK in Spain is one of the most important celebrations of the year. It is a religious commemoration for which an enormous range of artistic wealth has been created. The passion of Christ is celebrated intensely throughout the Spanish territory but it is in Andalucia where it takes on a greater meaning. Here are 10 things you should know about Holy Week: 1. The images on the streets The main attraction of Holy Week in Spain is the processions. The images kept by the churches during the year are taken out on a tour, mounted on beautiful floats and accompanied by attractive floral embellishments. Images of Virgins, Christ, crucifixions or Nazarenos, among others, represent the Passion and death of Jesus of Nazareth. 2. ‘Mantilla’ women One of the most widely-seen figures in Holy Week is that of women who wear mantillas during the procession, a traditional Spanish veil which is most-often used on the days of the Passion of Christ to show mourning and pain. A black dress, a sign of respect, is accompanied by a mantilla of the same colour. It consists of a kind of high comb called a peineta which is covered with a lace veil. 3. Nazarenos Nazarenos are adherents of different religious brotherhoods that accompany their images in procession. Their outfit is none other than a robe and cape accompanied by a capirote, a type of conical hat that, in most cases, covers the face. Also known as penitents, they are responsible walking in front of the images holding candles and incense. 4. The saeta Undoubtedly one of the most significant cultural events of Holy Week is the singing of saetas to images that are being paraded. This is a type of traditional religious singing which takes place during these days of Passion and resembles flamenco. The saetero has to have a strong

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dressing as Romans and others as Jews in the streets. The arrest, trial, scourging, the carrying of the cross and the crucifixion are some of the biblical episodes that take in the street scene.

5. Wax and the smell of incense One of the features which tell us that we are in Holy Week in Spain is the smell of incense and wax residue on the streets. Smaller children especially enjoy this time of year and, during the procession, it is very common to see them walking behind the Nazarenos collecting the falling melted wax, pushing it into large balls.

8. The candle Churches also have an important role within the Spanish Holy Week, especially on Holy Thursday night. This is the moment when ‘the candle’ is lit for the Lord. This is a special wake where the faithful accompany the image of Christ overnight in the temple. During this time there is silence, interrupted only slightly by the murmur of prayers.

6. The bands Every float and procession includes its own musical accompaniment. Throughout the year, bands rehearse the traditional Holy Week melodies giving them a sad sound. Trumpets and drums are the instruments most commonly used. This is very important for all of the processions except those known as ‘silent.’ On those, you will only hear the Nazarenos’ footsteps and the noise of moving floats. They are very solemn processions which demand great respect. 7. Performances Processions are not the only cultural and religious event that takes place during Holy Week. The Passion and death of Christ are also often acted out with some

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9. The vigil The Spanish Holy Week is accompanied by another series of demonstrations and religious customs. One is that of the ‘vigil,’ which consists of abstaining from eating meat on Good Friday as a sign of respect for the death of Jesus on the cross. 10. Sweets Easter is closely linked to the preparation of pastries which are different from the rest of the year. Torrijas are one of these traditional sweets, made with toast soaked in milk and honey, dipped in egg and fried. Petiños and buñuelos can be found in every house. If you come to Spain during Holy Week, you simply must try these great-tasting snacks.

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SPAIN’S caretaker Foreign Affairs Minister has described Gibraltar’s concerns regarding Brexit, as ‘artificial,’ and believes that a 2002-style joint sovereignty deal would be the best way forward. According to PP caretaker minister Margallo, this sort of solution would preserve Gibraltar’s status and offer it the best of two worlds, which would include access to the EU.

AS the British Government has indicated it is planning to change the system that goes towards funding of racing offshore bets, bookmakers are alarmed and upset about the plan which may have a small knock-on effect on Gibraltar. As a gesture of their disappointment a number of the larger bookmakers have started to withdraw sponsorship from the Cheltenham Festival.

SOCIAL media was abuzz with amusement a few weeks ago when someone posted a video online of a Polish man stealing a Guardia Civil vehicle and trying to drive it into Gibraltar. It made the Spanish look silly and the prompt acting of the Gibraltar officers look very efficient. A local Customs officer is accused of allowing other parties access to the CCTV footage.

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DISCUSSED cross border cooperation and the potential effects if Britain leaves the EU By John Smith CHIEF MINISTER Fabian Picardo welcomed La Linea Mayor Juan Franco to Gibraltar on March 9. Clearly, this meeting which was not only to discuss cross border cooperation which is supported by the local representatives of the Popular Party who run La Linea in coalition with Mr Franco’s ‘Cien por Cien’ group, but also focused on the potential effect on the Spanish town in the event that British voters choose to leave the EU. Recognising the financial importance to La Linea of Gibraltar, the mayor was reported as saying: “When Gibraltar sneezes, La Linea catches a cold and if Gibraltar catches pneumonia as a result of a British exit from Europe, things for me will get rather complicated.”

CHIEF MINISTER PICARDO: Welcomed La Linea Mayor Juan Franco to Gibraltar.

Gibraltar beats Spain in review THE Spanish newspaper El Pais has revealed the findings of a report compiled by Spanish marketing organisation Mesias, which formulates an opinion on the recognition and value of the ‘brand names’ of different countries and territories around the world. According to this report, which is based on a combination of tourism, exports, foreign direct investment and immigration, Spain fell to 36th in the leag u e t a b l e , wh i ls t th e

UK is one place behind at 37. A ma z ingly, G ibra lta r was named as number one in the lis t, w hic h mus t come as not only a shock, but also a kick in the teeth for the Spanish Foreign Ministry, which apparently takes this table quite seriously.

GIBRALTAR: Came top of the list in a report on the recognition of brand names.

IN 2016, Earth Hour will be commemorated on March 19, when people are asked to turn off all unnecessary lights between 8.30pm and 9.30pm local time wherever they are. This is considered to be an important symbolic expression of support for the fight against climate change. Major landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House, Eiffel Tower, Tower of Big Ben and the Empire State Building will be joined by the Moorish Castle and the North Face of the Rock when they are plunged into darkness. In the case of Gibraltar, rather than just being blacked out for one hour, those two iconic landmarks will be kept dark for the entire weekend.

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The best spinners I HAVE read your column since the start and spend about 12 weeks a year in Spain as a holidaymaker, but being of your age group plus a bit, I am fully retired. When you have folk here worrying about Brexit refer them to the Migration Watch website where they will find that they have acquired residential rights under the 1969 Vienna Convention and can’t be deported. Most of Cameron’s scaremongering is spin and some is from the best spinners, the British Civil Service. Clearly Brexit supporters have a lot to do against the odds and, as a trainer of negotiators, I know we could do better than Cameron did with the EU, and better than the EU has done with Turkey. The idea that the EU will not negotiate with us is nonsense. It will be a rich country that refuses us, not one in debt. The idea that all the other trading areas like ASEAN, NAFTA etc would just reject us is laughable, but then the EU is only 7 per cent or so of world trade, so the other 93 per cent may be of interest. Companies like

that she was not happy with the way the EU was going does not mean she supports a Brexit. Even many pro-EU campaigners are unhappy with several aspects of the union, which clearly need reform - but reform, not ‘abandoning.’ The very same paper with its ‘1 in 5 Muslims’ headline which was deliberately aimed at inciting hatred towards race and religious choice was rapped over the knuckles because the title and story were blatant lies. People read these rags and believe them and form judgements based upon them. Why are they allowed to print deliberately misleading and dangerous articles, or headlines which do not reflect the articles? Kally via the website

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Good news on St David’s Faith and Day feminism WE recently emailed you with details of the Welsh Society - Costa del Sol’s St David’s Day celebrations which were held a day early on February 29 at CJ’s Karaoke Bar in Benalmadena. I am writing to you now to let you know that the amount raised for the Cancer Charities (Positively Pink and Positively Blue, and AECC) was €1,700! We are absolutely thrilled with the amount, and would like to thank all the artistes who gave their time, the members who supplied the lovely food, and

WHILE I understand that Spain is a country steeped in religious tradition, it was with dismay that I read the EWN story on a council in the Costa Blanca celebrating International Women’s Day with what was clearly an outdated and insulting text, insinuating that women came from the rib of man. Of course I understand that religion gives many people hope in the darkness of night and a reason to wake up in the morning, but we must recognise that when it begins poisoning our soci-

ety it is time to step in. I remember learning in school about the incredible wonder of stigmata, being told that supernatural forces were at work among certain people, or about visions of the Virgin Mary. Imagine for a second a world where children were told the, far more interesting, truth that human psychology is such a powerful force that people can actually bleed or suffer epileptic attacks simply through the power of their mind. I am certain that such a world would be far superior to the superstitious mischief that still hurts women, and girls from Spain to Somalia. Jennifer from Marbella

The Sun vs the Palace HOW are these right-wing tabloids allowed to publish such glaring mistruths and inflammatory headlines? Journalists are expected to report the facts. The Queen stating five years ago

THE QUEEN should keep herself to herself, regardless of whether she made any pro-Brexit comments there really is little doubt as to her political sentiments. It is time we either did away with this anti-democratic feudal institution or simply use the family to trick wealthy Americans out of their money. For all the swivel eyed royalists out there, it’s time to face up to the fact that Her Majesty and her ilk are finished as an institution. There is a commoner in the bloodstream and the royal groupies are dying out as a breed. The scariest thing, however, is that there is still a tiny per centage of the population who believes that the German-Greek aristocrats really have Britain’s best interests at heart, despite being absolutely fine with living at the taxpayers expense on the basis of nothing but an accident of birth. The sooner we show the Windsors the door the better, oh and while we are at it, let’s do away with the backwards Church of England, with its superstitions and ignorance. It’s time to focus on education and bringing Britain into the 21st century. Alan from Denia

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Good news for hayfever sufferers THIS spring is expected to have lower pollen levels than normal due to the lack of rain and constant changes in climate, with warm and cold periods. Head of the Clinical Management Unit of Allergies of the Regional Hospital of Malaga, Maria Jose Torres, said they were not expected to have much pollen ‘unless it starts raining,’ although it was possible there may be some ‘isolated cases.’ The hay fever and allergies period begins with spring when temperatures rise. However, this year, due to the changes in climate and warmer than normal winter, Torres admits: “It is difficult to know when the period of allergies will start.” Keep your handkerchieves at the ready.

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By Emily Chettle VIBRANT religious celebrations take place all over Spain in the days leading up to Easter Sunday. Emotion stirring processions make their way through cities and towns across the country. The festivities do vary by region, each having their own slightly different take on Easter. In Andalucia the celebrations are large and emotive, similar to the rest of Spain where people gather on the streets to partake in a custom so entrenched in religion and ritual, the atmosphere is energetic and passionate created by music, traditional costumes and float bearers.

MANY of the procession are members of ‘brotherhoods’. They are responsible for carefully carrying and manoeuvring the floats with statues of religious figures as well as being in charge of the musicians. As many as 2,000 members of a brotherhood can take part carrying rods, banners, candles, depending on their level of seniority. The most senior is likely to carry a golden rod. The ‘costaleros’ are members who carry the weight of the float and statues of different biblical scenes, and are directed by the head of the group who makes sure that the float is carried with the necessary grace in keeping with the tradition. The costaleros have to walk for long distances and many hours carrying the thrones so use a small cushion called a costal, this prevents sores on the skin from carrying the wood.

Throne s a re the n follow e d by ‘Nazarenos’ who are dressed in tunics, masks and pointy hoods. The procession then reaches its destination at the church with a moment of heightened religious sentiment. Alive with colour and sound due to the variety of tunics, hoods, bands and banners. Slow rhythmic beating of drums sets the pace of the processional march. There is also a typical wailing called the ‘saeta’, a sacred song not too dissimilar to the sounds of flamenco and sung throughout the entirety of Holy Week. Even people from a non-religious background will find it hard not to be moved with the passion of the event. A week of fiestas, ritual and spiritual/religious reflection, the ceremony epitomises Spanish culture and reflects the spirit of the Spanish people. Certain towns may have variations of ‘Semana Santa’, but the feeling and fervour is the same. Large cities usually have extended celebrations w hic h c a n be a w e e k long, attracting thousands of people from far and wide. The pride and enthusia s m of the na tion is re flected in the floats of the procession. A sight and atmosphere everyone living in Spain should experience.

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The different flavours of Semana Santa SEMANA SANTA, like most festivals, has its own special dishes synonymous with Holy Week. Traditionally Catholics are not supposed to eat meat during this time so fish is very popular, particularly cod. Dishes do vary around the TORRIJAS: Sweet treats. country but cuisine such as garbanzos con bacalao (chickpea and cod stew) is well-liked. Most Spanish bakeries will be offering torrijas which are traditional sweet treats. They are made from dipping slices of bread in egg, soaking them in wine or milk, frying them and then sweetening with sugar and cinnamon. Or a similar sweet is the pestiño, made in the same way but glazed with honey instead.

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Traditional dress HOLY WEEK garments with significant histories By Emily Chettle CAPIROTES During the procession Nazarenos wear capirotes, the traditional dress of Holy Week. The history of this garment shows an evolution of significance. During medieval times in Spain, the pointed hat was originally worn by clowns and jugglers who wanted to portray clumsiness or stupidity. Because of this, pointed hats were then used when tormenting criminals. They were then forced to wear pointed hats and walk through the streets, while people threw rotten vegetables at them, insulted and spat at them. Later, during the celebration of the Holy Week or Semana Santa, penitentes (people doing penance for their sins), would walk through streets with pointed hats. It was a way of self-injury. However, they covered their faces so they wouldn’t be recognised. The capirotes can be worn by men, women and children. Some of the more devout nazarenos walk barefoot or with chains around their ankles. They usually carry a tall can-

dle or a cross, lanterns, or swinging incense. The capirote is not to be confused with the pointed hoods worn by members of the Ku Klux Klan. Mantillas This is the traditional Spanish veil worn by the women who walk behind the pasos (floats) during Semana Santa. They are dressed all in black wearing a black lace veil over their heads whilst soberly carrying rosaries. This garment became popular in the southern regions of Spain during the 17th century, and is seen in many famous paintings by Goya and Diego Velazquez depicting members of the royal family. Queen Isabella II was particularly fond of the garment. In Spain, women wear mantillas during Holy Week, bullfights and weddings.

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Some Easter traditions from across the globe BRAZIL Rio De Janeiro features one of the biggest carnivals in the world with the Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday celebrations to start lent. Processions, singing, dancing, waving of banners and people marching make up the festivities. Bright exotic clothes with semi-clad women wearing huge headdresses are usual. There are large stands or floats brightly designed to carry large displays and people dancing. One of the most popular places to watch the parade is on the Marques de Sapucai Avenue often called the ‘Sambodromo’ or ‘Avenida do Sa mba ’ w hic h me a ns Samba Avenue (the samba is a popula r B ra z ilia n dance).

In Greek Orthodox Churches, a tomb is often put in the centre of the church during Good Friday services ‘Blocos’ or ‘Bandas’ are smaller groups of people who go around singing and dancing in the streets. Portuguese settlers who settled over 250 years ago brought with them a form of carnival called ‘entrudo’, and from this the modern day carnival arose. It evolved from a simple flour fight to the writing of fun marching songs to be s ung ove r the proc e s s ion until cars and floats became decorated and formed into the carnival of today.

GERMANY It is not unusual for the priest to ride to a Palm Sunday service on a donkey in Germany. In one German village, named Oberammergau, people hold a special Easter play, called a Passion Play, every 10 years as a thanks to god following an outbreak of the plague. There is a special theatre in the village where the plays are performed. Nearly everyone from the village takes part in the play, either as an actor or behind the scenes, making clothes and props or helping to run the play. In Germany eggs are also hung from trees as decoration. GREECE For Good Friday services

in Greek Orthodox Churches, a tomb is often put in the centre of the church. People make their way to the tomb in a procession not dissimilar to a funeral. Just before midnight a service is held on Easter Saturday evening. Priests give candles to people in the church and they are lit at midnight. Fireworks are sometimes used to signal Easter Sunday has started. A traditional lamb stomach stew is made on Easter morning and eaten throughout the day, even for breakfast. The rest of the lamb is roasted and eaten for the main meal. Greek Easter cakes are also traditional, made with oranges and almonds and eaten with a spicy orange sauce.

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DECORATING them, eating them, hunting for them, rolling them, giving them, receiving them - Easter wouldn’t be the same for us Brits without eggs. You may be forgiven for thinking that this is a new fad but in fact it pre-dates Christianity. For many cultures around the world, the egg is a symbol of new life, fertility and rebirth. Places such as Iran have been decorating eggs on their new year, or Nowruz, for thousands of years. Some even believe that the Easter egg has pagan roots with claims that even the word ‘Easter ’ has evolved from the Norsemen’s Eostur, Eastar, Ostara, and Ostar, and the pagan goddess Eostre, all of which involve the season of the growing sun and new birth. However, from a Christian perspective, the Easter egg is a symbol of Jesus Christ and his resurrection. In Eastern European Catholic churches and Orthodox churches, the tradition is to dye the eggs red,

which is a representation of the blood of Christ as it was shed on the cross. They are then blessed by the priest at the end of the Paschal vigil and distributed the congregation. The hard shell of the egg represents the sealed tomb of Christ, whilst the cracking opening of the shell represents Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. Throughout history Christians would abstain from eating eggs and meat during lent, meaning that Easter was the first chance to eat eggs after a long period of abstinence. Easter egg hunts and egg rolling are two popular egg-related traditions. An egg hunt involves hiding eggs outside, for children and adults alike to run around and find whereas eggs are rolled in a symbolic re-enactment of the rolling away of the stone from Christ’s tomb. In the United States, the Easter Egg Roll is a large annual event held at the White House lawn each Monday after Easter.

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BOTTLE kicking is a sport that takes place in Leicestershire on Easter Monday. The bottles are three small barrels, two of which are filled with beer and the other is empty. One of the barrels is placed on the top of a hill and teams fight over it, trying to get it down their side of the hill. Whoever wins gets the beer inside. Then the game is played with the empty barrel, and the winners get the second barrel of ale. Egg-rolling competitions are still fairly com-

mon in the UK. The rules are often different from place to place. Children roll coloured hard-boiled eggs down the grass slopes in local parks. The winner is the person whose egg is the first to the bottom that is unbroken. On the island of Harris, in Scotland, a variation on this tradition means that if your egg gets to the bottom of the hill unbroken, you will have good luck for the rest of the year. In some places it’s the egg that rolls the farthest that is the winner.

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Le Papillon, the envy of the Costa EACH weekend Le Papillon comes alive with vibrant live music DELICIOUS food, friendly staff, a fireplace and right on the gorgeous Marbella beachside, Le Papillon Restaurante and Beach Club truly is a wonderful place, perfectly befitting a day or evening with your family or friends. Whatever your heart desires you can rest assured that you will find it right here amid the cherished sea views. For those hoping to steal a blissful romantic evening there really is no better option than perusing a seductive menu while gazing out towards the sunset with a glass of wine or cocktail. During the day there is even the extravagantly poetic option of taking a chill out bed onto the beach and reclining with your loved one with a nice bottle of Champagne. For those still feeling the winter chill there is a range of exquisite opportunities at your disposal. A quality menu features baked sea bass, rack of

lamb and a renowned paella, while a specialised wine menu fits perfectly with the warm ambiance of the refurbished interior. Indeed a heated glass terrace makes this an ideal winter venue and perfect for those moments when a cool breeze strikes the sparkling shoreline.

A family friendly place with incredibly helpful staff Each weekend Le Papillon comes alive with a vibrant live music agenda that encourages everyone to let off a little steam and enjoy an evening dancing away with good food, fine wine, great music and fantastic company. Every Friday evening and Sunday afternoon terrific performers will take to the stage with crowd favourite regulars and frequent special guests

making Le Papillon the envy of the Costa del Sol. What really distinguishes Le Papillon is its perfect suitability to all occasions. A family friendly place with incredibly helpful staff, it offers a lovely childrenâ€™s menu with plenty outside space for them to enjoy. With free wifi, easy parking, outdoor seating, wheelchair accessibility and a brilliant all-round personality, you definitely shouldnâ€™t miss out on the experience. So why not get in touch now and make your reservation at Le Papillon? You can contact them on 952 834 113 or email them on info@restaurantepapillon.com and be sure that one of the team will gladly help you. The restaurant is located in the beautiful spot of Urbanizacion Marbesa and you can discover all you need to know on their website www.restaurantepapillon.com.

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Thespa Fuengirola TWO one-act plays and dinner By John Smith THE next meeting will be on Wednesday March 30 with reading performances of two one-act plays and dinner. The first play reading is Say Something Happens, a drama by Alan Bennett directed by Pat Reeves-Winsor, with Liz D’Arcy, Helen Drakeford and Geoffrey Stansfield. Someone from Social Services calls on an elderly couple with an offer to help. The second play reading is Don’t Blame it on the Boots, a comedy by Nick Warburton with Michael Baker, Liz D’Arcy, Wendy Smith, and Shirly Knauf. A drama group attempts to stage Hamlet, with some interesting results. Thespa performs at the Masonic Hall, Edificio Bougainvillea, Avenida de Los Boliches 108 in Los Boliches. The evening starts at 7.00pm (cur-

tain up at 7.30pm) and lasts until approximately 10.45pm. As they only accommodate an audience of 64 booking in advance is essential and can be made on the booking phone line 622 45 44 22 or by e-mail to thespabooking@gmail.com. Regardless of how you book, it is imperative you leave your name and those of your party, your contact details and whether you require the set meal or vegetarian option. Entrance including the set meal is €16 for members and €18 for guests. Please make reservations by Friday March 25 in order that they can organise the catering. Starter: Smoked Salmon Garni Main Course: Chicken, Leek and Mushroom Pie or vegetable pie with roast potatoes and peas Dessert: Apple filled Pancakes with Maple syrup and cream.

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Business women meet in Marbella for presentation DIFFERENCE between sexes in terms of their salaries is well-known By John Smith THE Red de Emprendedoras (Entrepreneurial Association) de Marbella y Campo de Gibraltar highlighted the important role of women in business on the occasion of International Women’s Day with a lunch followed by a presentation from the President of the Association of Business Professional Women of Barcelona, Lourdes Ribes at the Ambrosia gourmet market in Marbella. The event included the special presence of the delegate of Trade, Economic Development and SMEs, Ana Isabel González de la Torre, and, the representative of the Partido Popular, José Eduardo Díaz. All gathered heard the presentation ‘the partnership of women in the economy’ by Lourdes Ribes which was well received. She noted that we are facing a society in which ‘women create businesses, they make money,’ a figure that is easy to find. “In the Institute of Statistics there is no differentiation between genders as far as the economy is concerned. “On the other hand, however, the difference between both sexes in terms of their salaries, is also well-known!” The President of REM, Cristina Mintegui, herself underlined the importance of “giving visibility to the role of the woman within the global economy,” something that “Lourdes made a clear balance of in her speech.” After lunch, a debate and a networking activity were also enjoyed. REM was born in 2009 thanks to the initiative of various businesswomen of Marbel-

Quiz night on April 2 AGE CONCERN Fuengirola and Mijas will be holding a quiz night on Saturday April 2, at 7.30pm in the Masonic Lodge, Edificio Bougainvillea, Calle de Pulpo 5, Los Boliches. Chicken and chips (or a vegetarian option if requested in advance) is included in the €10 entry. Please call 652 537 615.

WOMEN’S LUNCH: Some of the attendees. la, who decided to join forces and utilise the alliance that was formed between them. Amongst the scheduled tasks, they hold two monthly meetings, one in Marbella and the other in the Campo de Gibraltar, in which individuals can meet and discuss business opportunities. With about 120 members, the association stretches from Malaga to Cadiz.

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Euro Weekly is delighted to present the first of many weekly articles from the well-known celebrity chef & Master chef Steven Saunders of BBC’s Ready Steady Cook fame, author of 10 cookery books and proprietor of The Little Geranium Restaurant on the Costa del Sol in central La Cala de Mijas.

Come Dine with me! Michele, my fiancé and co-owner of The Little Geranium, was invited to partake as a contestant on Channel 4’s ‘Come Dine with me,’ brilliantly narrated by Dave Lamb and in my opinion the best bit of CDWM! After a gruelling week of filming and an unusual mix of people at the table, she looked exhausted. How was it? I asked. Well, we weren’t really able to ask the others what we wanted to, it was all prompted by the directors, she said. But it could be great PR for our little restaurant darling, I said, so don’t worry too much. When it was aired on February 26, it wasn’t quite as she had hoped. Most of her humourous comments were deleted and all the posh ones inserted, making her out to be…well rather posh! Now I wouldn’t say Michele isn’t well groomed cos she is, but her feet are firmly on the ground! And as for the PR for The Little Geranium (our restaurant in La Cala), it wasn’t even mentioned! That’s TV, I said. I should know, I spent years on shows like Ready Steady Cook and many others. Most TV is made up of what the producers want us to watch, with little regard to what the presenters or contestants of the shows actually want to do or say. The show brought us many laughs, John, the winner of CDWM (Michele came second) is a drag artist from Legends, La Cala, he is a scream and has since become a friend. The others well best not to mention them, but you can see and judge for yourself on this link: https://youtu.be/Y6uQZZYc9gM I thought Michele’s menu was great, and the dessert was so delicious I decided to feature it for my first article for you all to try out. It also now features on the menu at The Little Geranium.

Michele’s Martini of Mascapone Ingredients for 4: • 500 grms of good quality Mascarpone cheese • 2 free range egg yolks • 4 tablespoons of caster sugar • 24 small biscotti biscuits (Bonomi Amaretti biscuits) • 4 tablespoons of Amaretto liquor • 2 Cadbury’s flakes (or grated chocolate) crumbled for the topping Method Place the yolks in a large bowl and add the sugar. Beat with a hand whisk until pale white and thick Add the mascarpone and beat until well combined Add 4 tablespoons of Amaretto and beat well in Put 1 tablespoon of marinated cherries in each Martini glass Place two broken up biscotti biscuits in the bottom of each Martini glass on top of the cherries Top with the mascarpone a third way up the glass Add the other two broken biscuits to each glass Repeat the procedure by adding more mascarpone Top up to the brim of each glass with the mascarpone mix Crumble the choc flakes over the top and refrigerate for at least two hours. Steven Saunders FMCGB www.thelittlegeranium.com steven@thelittlegeranium.com Telephone for bookings: 952 49 36 02

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Metro Italiano THE Benalmadena legend has now reopened HAVING been in the forefront of Italian cuisine at Benalmadena Port for more than 15 years, Metro Italiano has had a complete refurbishment and has reopened offering the same great range of Italian food but in fantastically bright and airy surroundings. As you walk into the main restaurant you can see how clean and comfortable it is and you immediately notice that the kitchen is open to view behind glass walls, which is always a sign of a restaurant that is proud of its presentation and hygiene. There are three defined areas, a large bright room which is the restaurant, overlooking the comfortable terrace which is separated from the open air bar and cocktail lounge. This is a place to while away the hours, eating, drinking and people watching in a pedestrianised area with views of the port. Parking is so easy as there is an enormous and reasonably priced car park just a few minutes walk away and as Metro is open from 10am to 11pm there is a wide range of food to cater

PEDESTRIANISED: Ideal for views of the port. for all tastes at all times of the day and evening. As is to be expected, there is a fantastic selection of pasta and pizza with the ability to add a whole range of different toppings to the pizza itself. In addition there is a wide range of fish, chicken, steak and veal. What came as a pleasant surprise, apart from the childrenâ€™s menu, was the fact that there are no less than 20 good vegetarian options on the menu and there is a small terrace menu available until 5pm with a selection of sandwiches and the like.

The food itself looks and tastes good and comes in a decent sized portion. The wine list is not enormous but there is a reasonable selection and unlike many restaurants who just wave the bottle at the glass when you order house wine, a glass of wine means exactly that. The staff are impeccably turned out and between them speak a wide range of languages to ensure that their customers, be they a couple looking for a romantic time, a business group or an anniversary celebration are all well looked after.

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CHOCOLATE made for human consumption can cause death in dogs. Dogs are sensitive to a class of chemicals called methylxanthines. Caffeine and theobromine are members of that family. Dogs simply cannot metabolise and excrete methylxanthines as efficiently as humans. The half-life of those compounds in the human body is in the order of two to three hours, in the dog it is more like 18 hours. In a dog the compounds are taken up by the liver and transmitted via the bile into the intestine. They are then converted back into the original methylxanthines for another circuit through the animal. This repeats a number of times and instead of getting rid of the substances, the dog keeps poisoning itself. There are many formulations of

SYMPTOMS: Include vomiting, hyperactivity and restlessness. chocolate with varying amounts of caffeine and theobromine. The lethal dose of sweet milk chocolate for a dog is two oz per kg of bodyweight. For a five kg dog this would be about 280 grams. A lethal dose of milk chocolate for a 25 kg would be about 1.4 kgs. Dark chocolate is at least 10 times as lethal. A 25 kg dog could die from the methylxanthines in just five ounces. Symptoms include vomiting, hyperactivity, restlessness, hypersensitivity to

touch (a dog will jump when touched), very rapid heartbeat and rapid breathing rate. A loss of control of leg muscles, muscle tremor seizures, general weakness, coma and finally death follow. In my opinion it would be a tragic mistake to encourage a dog to develop a taste for chocolate. A small dog left alone in a house with a box of chocolates might well follow his nose to the goodies and commit suicide by poisoning.

Labradors are the most popular AN American study has revealed what Labrador Retriever owners have known for a long time, namely that they are top dogs! For the 25th year in a row the intelligent, family-friendly breed took the number one spot in a list of the most popular breeds drawn up each year by the American Kennel Club (AKC), the country’s largest purebred dog registry. Labs hold the record for the longest reign as America’s favourite breed in the history of the AKC list. Yet there could be a battle soon as the French Bulldog seems to be planning a takeover, having jumped three spots to sixth place in 2015. “The versatile, loveable Lab has firmly planted its paw print in AKC’s history, celebrating a quarter of a century as America’s most popular dog, but keep your eye on the French Bulldog. The Frenchie has risen 32 spots over the past decade and shows no

LABRADORS: Took the number one spot for the 25th year in a row. signs of stopping,” said AKC Vice President Gina DiNardo. Second place on the 2015 list went to the German Shepherd, with Golden Retrievers in third place followed by Bulldogs in

fourth and Beagles in fifth. Yorkshire Terriers, which held sixth place in 2014, were knocked down a slot by French Bulldogs and Poodles also dropped a place to eighth.

ISCO AND LILO: Are happy with a house-sitter. WHEN Marie leaves home in Marbella for a holiday abroad or a work trip, she always worries about Isco and Lilo, her pet chihuahuas. Even though they have each other for company, they obviously miss her whenever she goes away. They are much happier with a house-sitter living with them to care for and cherish them while she’s not there. She has tried alternative pet care arrangements but historically the dogs tend to stop eating and become sorrowful. It takes them a few days to pick up and get back to their chirpy

selves even after her return. A friend recently introduced her to HouseSitMatch and one of the regular sitters in that network. Now, Marie plans to use house-sitters each time she goes away. She has peace of mind knowing the dogs have an experienced and constant companion, and they can stay at home where they feel safe and routines can stay unchanged. The house-sitter lives with the dogs in their own home so they have constant care and companionship.

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Get back in the garden with nature THE winter period is coming to an end Dick Handscombe

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

THIS winter has been amazing. Hardly any rain or cold winds to burn succulent flowers on the rockery, so plenty of sunny days to work, siesta, eat and entertain friends. Yesterday was the anniversary of the devastating frosts and freezing winds of March 5 in 2005, when gardens suffered from the Pyrenees to Gibraltar, while people and pets cocooned

themselves indoors for a week. Our pond froze for 10 days and many local orange groves and 1,000- year-old olive trees were wiped out, where the wind-chill factor was reported as minus 40 degrees centigrade one night. Luckily there has been no sign of another such disaster for gardens, and the 2005 experience has not happened since the 1950’s. Since then many new houses have been built and the population has become a third expatriate, but is now drifting downwards as Brits return to the delights of Brexit Britain. But getting back to the Spanish gardens. It is time to get out or draw back the glass panels of

the covered terrace to enjoy the unpolluted air and hear the bird song and croaking of frogs, both of which started early this year, the tadpoles being at least a month old already. The only negative is that the pond has had to be protected, as a hungry heron started to come and poach fish a month early because all local rivers and lakes are almost dried up and fishless. With the winter ‘cut-back’ finished early, one can now wander doing a final leaf and weed clearance, enjoy the daily increasing display of flowering bulbs, succulents and early flowering perennials, shrubs and trees and check which of the new bird boxes have become occupied.

In the aviary that envelopes most of an apricot tree, the various species of birds are actively mating and nesting. If you are interested in knowing what other natural vitamins or vitamin boosters lurk in your garden, or could do with spring plantings, think about obtaining a copy of ‘Living well from our garden Mediterranean style’ from Amazon or The Book Depository. By the way, if garden, social or health related clubs would like a talk on this subject, there are dates free in the diary. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com

Gardening commandments THOU shalt go forth and multiply everything, except the weeds, and the cacti. In fact, just behave and be beautiful. Gardening can be a tough business but there are simple steps you can follow for the right results. Thou shalt prune. Pruning every single day might seem like the realm of the obsessive but if its trim and tidy you’re looking for, those handy little tools will get the job done. Thou shalt treat your garden with respect. Most experienced

gardeners will be aware that proper care and attention are fundamental to growth. Thou shalt resist temptation. Curb your enthusiasm, especially when spring shuffles in properly and you want to get out and about. Don’t sow too early courtesy of one great weekend, remember the soil itself should warm up first. Thou shalt watch your water. Wasted water is expensive, can kill seedlings, make your garden a mess, and contributes to environmental decline.

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Why is everything so expensive? Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man WHY is everything so expensive these days? I saw a book the other day called ‘How to find happiness without money’- it cost €20! I have grey hair and was advised to use a special shampoo. I looked it up online and it was £30 a bottle. Are they mad? My first mortgage was less than that a month and I struggled to pay that! Of course you don’t have to pay that much. You can go down the supermarket and get a bottle for a couple of euros but I think there is just a big keg somewhere and they use the same stuff for shampoo, body wash, dishwashing, carpet cleaning, car wash and flea shampoo for dogs! I was in the airport the other day and had a cheese and tomato baguette which is just a poncey name for a big roll. It was £6.50! I’ve seen more cheese on a mouse trap, and the slice of tomato looked like it had been shaved off and was cleverly hanging out the side to make it look full. And £3 for a bottle of wa-

ter! It’s just a liberty. I remember years ago I was in Dallas and wanted to go out for a steak, so I asked the concierge where a good place to go was. “Do you want a $50 steak or a $100 steak?” he asked. “What’s the difference?” I enquired. “$50,” he said, “the steak’s the same but one place has carpet on the floor the other sawdust.” We went with the sawdust! Get my point? It’s the same here in Spain. I went to a restaurant with some mates and was told it was nouveau cuisine. Not having a clue what that meant at the time, as this was a few years ago, I ordered something with prawns as a starter and up came a lettuce leaf with a prawn on it. I treated it a bit like testing the wine. By the time the waiter had served the other three people I looked up and said, “Very nice, I’ll have a whole portion please.” “That was a whole portion sir.” “Err, no I don’t think so and definitely not at €25 a pop.” Needless to say it went downhill from there. The bill came, it was a few hundred euros and I was starving. I told them, in no uncertain terms what I thought, and told them there was no way their place would last. Sure enough three months later it was gone and now is a very successful ‘eat as much as you can’ wok place. Banged out every night!

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AQUAPLANING: Avoid the risks. WEATHER conditions across Spain have taken a turn for the worse in the last week or so with high winds, rain, cooler temperatures and snow fall on high ground. Weather conditions pose the biggest risk to road users, partly due to the inexperience and lack of preparedness by drivers, and partly due to the changing dynamics of the road and driving environment, so the N-332 team have prepared their top tips for safe driving: Slow down It might seem like the most obvious thing to say, but all too often it is advice that is ignored. Speed and adverse weather is a deadly combination. When the road is wet, your vehicle’s tyres cannot grip the road as much as in normal, dry conditions. Cornering and braking are all affected by water on the road, reducing grip and increasing stopping distances considerably, therefore, slowing down allows more time to adapt and deal with the situation. Ease off the accelerator a little and you will see the difference immediately. Avoid violent movements or sharp braking Sudden braking, acceleration or harsh movements of the steering wheel may result

in loss of vehicle control. If the operations are carried out progressively, smoothly and slowly, it also gives other drivers time to react. Avoid driving on road markings Road markings including lane lines, crossings and markers provide less grip than the road surface and can therefore increase braking distances. Riders on two wheels should be particularly aware of this problem. Be seen During rain or reduced visibility make sure you have your lights on. Daytime running lights may not be sufficient, especially during reduced visibility where headlights must be used. The timely use of indicators, including brake lights, is crucial to give other road users advanced warnings of your intentions. Avoid aquaplaning risks Keep a sharp lookout for puddles and pools of water which may reduce the grip of your tyres on the road even more, potentially creating a liquid barrier between the tyre and road surface, commonly referred to as aquaplaning. Don’t carry out any sudden movements to avoid these puddles, slow down, hold the steering wheel firmly and try to keep your vehicle on a straight and level course.

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Do we owe tax in two countries? WE have been residents in Spain for 14 years and have recently sold a property in the UK. This property was buy-to-let, with taxes paid on the rental income in the UK. We also pay taxes in Spain on income generated here. There is a capital gain of ‘Resident in Spain’ means that you are liable for Spanish tax on your worldwide income. Yes, you must declare your property sale in Spain as well as in the UK. If you have already paid

£50,000 on the rental property we sold, and CGT will have to be paid on this in the UK. Do we also need to declare this gain to Hacienda? We do not want to be liable for double taxation. M&M (Costa del Sol)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

Capital Gains Tax in the UK, you can deduct this when you make your Span-

ish declaration You should have declared the rental income in Spain as well. If you owned the property last year, you should have filed a Form 720 in Spain, listing your assets outside the country.

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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Dreams of electric sheep MAY soon make financial sense By Matthew Elliott DESPITE international pressure to clamp down on air pollution and carbon emissions, electric cars have remained something of an unfulfilled promise much like hoverboards in the 1970s. Although we’ve been hearing these reports for what seems like ages, it does now look as though electric cars may soon make financial sense for the average consumer outside Hollywood and Bangkok traffic jams. A new report issued by Bloomberg New Energy Finance indicates that, as efficiency increases and battery prices drop dramatically, electric cars will be cheaper to own

and run than their petrol counterparts by as early as 2022. The news indicates a coming wave for an industry that has long remained dormant due to technological and market hurdles. At present roughly 1 per cent of new cars sold are electric but this is accounted for largely by battery price and strength. Forecasts for battery prices, the length of time they can run, and world gasoline prices, all indicate that the internal combustion engine will be an ineffectual and costly means of individual transport in the next decade or so.

CHEAPER: By 2022. Various governments are already ploughing resources into electric infrastructure, including public charging points,

with the UK setting itself a lofty target of the majority of new car sales being electric by 2030.

As prices continue to fall, however, consumers likely won’t need any extra encouragement.

Rise of the humans THE future has been put on hold, that’s the message we c a n ta ke from the re c e nt revelation that MercedesBenz has switched some of its assembly line robots for actual humans in an unusual reversal of modern trends. It transpires that the robots presently at the manufacturing giant’s disposal had significant trouble with the complexity of certain tasks and the adaptability required to complete them. Head of production Markus Schaefer said: “Robots can’t deal with the degre e of individua lis a tion

HUMAN TOUCH: Still be a key ingredient, for the time being. a nd the va ria nts tha t w e have today. We’re saving money and safeguarding our future by employing more people. We’re moving away from trying to maximise automation w ith pe ople ta king a bigge r pa rt in indus tria l processes again. We need to be flexible. The variety is too much to take on for the machines. They can’t work w ith a ll the diffe re nt options a nd ke e p pa c e w ith

changes.” Customisation demands from consumers are at the heart of the switch, as the luxury market in particular lurches towards ever more intricate designs. Companies are also diversifying their models, offering a greater variety while striving to keep up to date with all the latest technological appliances. The car industry has pioneered the use of robots in

manufacturing. The move appears to indicate, however, a shift towards a humanrobot partnership that capitalises on combination of machine strength and efficiency, with human wit and adaptability. Future robots are expected t o be equi pped wi t h a certain level of artificial intelligence, which will allow them to work with humans on a more intuitive level as traditional manufacturers enlist the help of faster goal dr i ven com pani es l i ke Google and Tesla. Sm ar t t echnol ogy wi l l soon become a key factor in the generation of new cars as the industry lags behind other modern behemoths incl udi ng t he sm ar t phone. With self-driving cars being developed, energy efficiency gaining prominence, and customers demanding more t ai l or ed i nnovat i on, i t i s clear that that human touch is still a key ingredient. For the time being.

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Porsche 911 R and new Macan CAR company will be stealing the limelight once again as it debuts three new cars NEVER one to shy away from publicity, a foolâ€™s errand given their stellar reputation, Porsche will be stealing the limelight once again as it debuts three cars on the North American circuit. First up will be the 911 R, described as a pure, unadulterated driving machine, which features a naturally-aspirated, 500 horsepower engine mounted in the rear. Next up is the 718 Boxster, which boasts extensive chassis enhancements and an all-new turbocharged, midmounted flat four-cylinder engine. Following protocol the 718 Boxster is powered by a 2.0 litre engine with 300 horsepower and the Boxster S has a 2.5 litre engine putting 350 horsepower at its disposal. The third car to make its debut is the Macan, featuring a highly efficient and sporty turbocharged 2.0 litre inline four-cylinder engine. The exclusive German brand is also increasing its range of compact SUVs with a new twist on the Macan. This follows the introduction of the recent Macan GTS, as well as the Macan S and Macan Turbo. As is standard among Porsche mod-

els, the Macan can transform its engine power into exquisite driving dynamics simply by using the active all-wheel drive with Porsche Traction Management (PTM), combined with agile suspension and precise steering. Optional features include air suspension with load-levelling control and the PASM system with adaptive dampeners. The Macan is also the lightest SUV manufactured by Porsche weighing in at just 3,902 pounds. This enables especially agile handling. The inline-four engine operates with up to 14 PSI of boost pressure, direct injection, variable valve timing and charge-air cooling. It is especially geared towards being both fast and efficient. Overtaking has never been made easier courtesy of 252 hp from 5,000 to 6,800 rpm and 273 pound-feet of torque available between 1,600 rpm and 4,500 rpm. Meanwhile, the VarioCam Plus technology ensures the intake and exhaust

camshaft is adapted continually. The Macanâ€™s turbocharged 2.0 litre engine is connected to a standard seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission boasting Auto Start Stop technology. The optional Sport Chrono Package allows an acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds. Fuel consumption is very efficient with a rough improvement of up to 18 per cent over the Macan S. Top track speed is 142 mph.

PORSCHE 911 R: Has been described as a pure, unadulterated driving machine.

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England clinch the Triple Crown and Six Nations titles AND the Hornets sting Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals 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

FOOTBALL • The FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley on Saturday April 23 and Sunday April 24 will be between Crystal Palace and Watford and Everton will play West Ham or Manchester United. • Last weekend Crystal Palace won 2-0 at Reading, Everton beat Chelsea 2-0, Watford humbled holders Arsenal 2-1 and Manchester United drew with West Ham. Gareth Barry (Everton) and Diego Costa (Chelsea) were red-carded at Goodison Park. • Arsenal, aiming to be the first club since Blackburn in the mid-1880s, to win the Cup three seasons in succession, were ‘hopeless’ for 85 minutes. Why? But all credit to the Hornets. • And Chelsea’s season is over! Dumped out of the Champions League by PSG and eliminated from FA Cup four days later, they have no chance of winning the PL title and therefore there’ll be no European football next season for the first time since Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003. • Ross County won their first-ever trophy by beating Hibs 2-1 to win the Scottish League Cup final. This was Hibs’ 18th defeat in a major final. • Leicester City lead the Premiership by five points after grinding out a 1-0 home win Newcastle, now under Rafael Benitez after Steve McClaren’s dismissal. Second-placed Tottenham won 2-0 at Aston Villa, and there were also excellent

wins for Bournemouth over Swansea and Southampton at Stoke, while battling Norwich held lack-lustre Manchester City. • Burnley (74 points), trouble-torn Middlesbrough (67), Hull (65), Brighton (65), Derby (61) and Sheffield Wednesday (59) are the top six in the Championship while bottom club Bolton are 11 points shy of safety! • Burton Albion (FL1), Northampton (FL2), Celtic (SPL), Barcelona, recent 6-0 winners over Getafe (La Liga), Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) and Juventus (Serie ‘A’) are all closing in on their respective League titles, while PSG walloped Troyes 9-0 to clinch the top prize in France. • In the Champions League this week, Arsenal who were 2-0 down had it all in Barcelona (37 games unbeaten), but Manchester City, 3-1 up on Dynamo Kiev, should be in the quarter finals! • Tonight Liverpool (leading 2-0) visit Manchester United and Tottenham (trailing 3-0) to Borussia Dortmund, play the return legs of their last 16 Europa League ties. • This weekend’s PL fixtures include: Chelsea-West Ham, Crystal Palace-Leicester, Everton-Arsenal, the Manchester and Tyne-Wear derbies, Spurs-Bournemouth and WBA-Norwich. In the Championship promotion race, it’s Burnley-Wolves, Derby-Nottingham Forest, Middlesbrough (whose Spanish manager Aitor Karanka recently stormed out of the club and missed last Sunday’s defeat at Charlton) v Hull, MK DonsBrighton and Sheffield Wednesday-Charlton.

DID YOU KNOW? Since Sir Alex Ferguson quit as manager in May 2013, Manchester United have spent £320 million on new players!

WATFORD: Beat Arsenal to make the FA Cup semi-final.

RUGBY UNION • Last Saturday England clinched the Triple Crown with a tense but deserved 25-21 points victory over Wales, and were then handed the Six Nations title as Scotland beat France 26-19 in Edinburgh. England will complete the

Grand Slam for the first time since 2003 with victory in Paris on Saturday (9pm). • Leaders Saracens beat L o n d o n

Irish 26-16 in the first Premiership game to be played outside Europe – in front of 25,000 fans at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey, USA. Second-placed Exeter beat Newcastle 32-17 in Devon! CRICKET • Last week, Ireland and Scotland crashed out of the T20 World Cup. England began their programme yesterday against the West Indies and play South Africa on Saturday. Australia meet New Zealand on the same day while it’s the hosts India against Pakistan on Sunday. HORSE RACING • The Cheltenham Festival started on Tuesday with the Champion Hurdle the big race. Cole Harden and Thistlecrack will to do well in today’s World Hurdle and watch Silviniaco Conti in tomorrow’s Gold Cup, while ex-Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton rides Pacha Du Polder in the Foxhunter Chase, also tomorrow.

ROUND-UP • Wigan Warriors gained sweet revenge by thrashing reigning champions Leeds Rhinos 28-6 in the re-run of Rugby League’s 2015 Grand final. Widnes still lead the table from Warrington while bottom club Hull KR (without a win) lost their latest game 38-6 at Huddersfield. • Brits Chris and Gabby Adcock lost in the semi-finals of the All-England Badminton championships to the Danish duo of Nielsen and Pedersen. • Geraint Thomas has become only the third Brit to win the Paris-Nice cycle race. Bradley Wiggins won the event in 2012. • Charl Schwartzel (South Africa) beat Bill Haas (USA) in a play-off to win golf ’s Valspar Championship. Current tournaments underway are the Founders Cup in Phoenix and the Champions Tour in Tucson, both in Arizona. • And tomorrow night, on the BBC, it’s celebrity Sports Relief… watch and enjoy. ENGLAND: Were double winners.

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Costa Ballena Golf CostaLessGolf Weekly News with

Ron Garrood THIS impressive resort overlooks the nine hole par three course of the Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club and the natural sandy dunes of Costa Ballena Beach. The historic cities of Rota and Sanlucar de Barrameda in Cadiz are only a short drive away. Last week I drove from Fuengirola and was greeted by the warm and friendly staff, after checking in at reception I had a tour of the facilities with golf sales manager Salvador Alarcon. Built only eight years ago, the public areas are spacious and modern, with chill zone terraces and relaxing pool areas. Standard rooms are spacious with 30m2 private or open balconies and stunning views of either the golf course, sea or hotel gardens. You can recharge in the spa and the biggest Tala-

IMPRESSIVE: Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club. sotherapy centre in Cadiz, which uses recently extracted water from the Atlantic, which is then purified. The restaurant offers half board or full board options, and a wide selection of international cuisine and show cooking, all served in stylish comfortable surroundings. Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club officially opened in 1997 with Spanish Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal as the head of design. The 27 championship

holes and par three course were built on flat land giving the architect a blank canvas. Itâ€™s easy to walk with golfers of all levels able to enjoy their golf. With excellent facilities the course houses all levels of competition and it is the official training base for national teams during winter. You can enjoy a two-night break in April, half board and including one green fee for only â‚Ź145.00 pp, sharing a twin room if you book with CostaLessGolf.

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Miraflores BC SINGLES The ladies’ final was Mary against Dorothy. Mary started strongly to be 15-five up after 14 ends, but Dorothy pulled back to 17-15 after 22. Mary won the next two to take the match and championship 22-15. The men’s final was Mike against Dudley, the match started with Dudley taking the first two ends and a five-nil lead but Mike found his range and, despite many closely contested ends, he was relentless allowing Dudley to win only two more, eventually winning the match and championship 21-nine.

In his closing remarks when presenting the trophies Club Captain Graham congratulated all the finalists and pointed out this was the first time a couple had been successful in this the club’s premier competition. Drawn Pairs By the seventh end Mike, well supported by his lead Linda, had built up a lead of six shots. Only for Fred and Brenda to reduce that deficit to only one shot. The game continued competitively, and with only one end to go Fred and Brenda led 1714. They looked hot favourite’s, but after both the leads had played their final bowls, Linda had managed to get three shots just over a yard from the Jack. Mike was able to get a further two woods into the head, which left Fred standing. Unfortunately his last bowl just failed to reach the head. Linda gave a whoop of joy as she realised they had won.