Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 29 December 2016 - 4 January 2017 Issue 1643 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1643

29 Dec 2016 - 4 Jan 2017

COSTA DEL SOL

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THE BEST OF THE YEAR 2016 SEE PAGES 10 - 39

Funding fears Torremolinos boulevard plans falter

CENTRE PLANS: To be renovated with a boulevard feel for stores, cafes and restaurants. By Eleanor Hawkins The prestigious multimillioneuro project to pedestrianise the centre of Torremolinos is on hold due to a lack of funds and political in-fighting. The council’s first bid for €15m towards its star scheme was knocked back by Brussels, leaving the authority, which is €180m in debt, unable to continue. Originally the area from Plaza Costa del Sol to Avenida Palma de Mallorca would have been refurbished and renovated with a boulevard

feel for its stores, cafés and restaurants bringing in shoppers and the expected increase in tourists. The failure to get the project off the ground is also a blow to the town’s plans for the area to become a permanent cultural and social hub with concerts, exhibitions and other events. Planners put the total cost of the development which would include parts of Calle de la Cruz and Calle Hoyo, at nearly €19m. But the realisation that municipal funds might have to

be used has led to a split in the ranks of political support. Many councillors consider there are more important schemes which require central funding. Town Planning councillor Maribel Tocon said they had renewed their bid for European grant aid. But even if the revised bid is successful any funding would not be forthcoming before late 2017. Stressing the importance of the project, she described it as a “win-win which would increase income in the town.”

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LOCAL NEWS

Local is best

THE 1642 (December 22-28) issue of the Costa del Sol EuroWeekly News contained no less than 68 local news items, demonstrating once again our dedication and commitment to delivering the news that matters most to you, our readers, in each of our six editions. Nobody does it better!

Sun-baked seahorses FIVE men have been arrested in Marbella and charged with attempting to deal in endangered species after being nabbed with 1,424 dessicated seahorses. Dried seahorses are a popular ingredient in

traditional Chinese medicine, and the deal would have been worth almost €10,000 had it gone through. The dead animals were handed over to the Aula del Mar marine association.

Suicide squad TRAGEDY was averted at the Ronda gorge when a group of passers-by, including an off-duty police officer and the mayor of a nearby village, saved a woman from falling to her death. The 20-year-old had climbed over the railings of the famous Puente Nuevo bridge and was about to leap into the abyss.

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Natural disaster will be wake-up call A CYCLIST who has been biking through Spain to raise environmental awareness says he has been shocked by some of the attitudes encountered on his travels through the south of the country. Former carpenter, Martin Hutchinson, who is now 55, believes the attitude of those who live on the coast is “absolutely appalling.” At one beach-cleaning event, organised after he spoke to employees at a large firm, barely a handful of people arrived to help. “People just don’t care. I couldn’t believe it,” he said. “Human waste is going into the sea and nobody seems to want to do anything about it.” Martin is making his way on his threewheeled bike through large parts of Europe including Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Sweden and Poland, before going to Australia and then on to India. “We can’t keep going on like this. There will be a natural disaster caused by what we’re doing to the environment. That will be a painful wake-up call,” he said. Martin spent many years travelling

MARTIN HUTCHINSON: Raising environmental awareness. across South America trying to raise the plight of the environment, including the state of many rivers, to local authorities and ordinary people alike. As reported by Euro Weekly News, he saw raw, untreated waste being tipped into the Amazon.

“I want people to act on what I’m doing. If I can do this, one man by himself, then so can you.” If you would like to follow Martin’s experiences, you can find him on Facebook and contacted him at martinhutchin son99@yahoo.co.uk.

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Featured News 3

Our View 6

European Press 40

Finance 43 - 48

Stocks 44

ALTHOUGH there was no manger to hand, a pair of Local Police officers from San Pedro helped a woman give birth to a baby girl in a in Nueva Andalucia over Christmas. The 30-year-old Moroccan mum-to-be rushed out of her home when the pangs began but before she knew it her son’s head was out by the time they reached the street. Fortunately the 32-year-old’s husband and sister-in-law were on hand and managed to deliver the baby from the relative privacy of their parked car while following instructions from

medics over the phone. The officers were on patrol when they saw a crowd of people around the car containing the screaming woman and her relatives. After calling an ambulance, the pair assisted with the immediate care of the baby and then helped the ambulance crew, who tied the umbilical cord. The mother and baby were then transferred to the Costa del Sol hospital for further treatment and health

checks. Her husband was congratulated for remaining calm and

following instructions despite having no experience. The little boy, named Nabil after his uncle, is fit and healthy, even after arriving a little earlier than expected. Photo by Ayuntamiento de Marbella

INDEX

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SPECIAL DELIVERY: The Local Police officers.

Leapy Lee 49

Wet farewell to 2016 Daily TV 52, 54, 56, 58,

60, 62, 64

Time Out 65 - 68

Letters 69

Gibraltar 70

Health & Beauty 71 - 72

Social Scene 74 - 81

Homes & Gardens 82

Pets 83

Services 84 - 89

Classifieds 91 - 97

Motoring 98 - 101

Sport 102 - 104

RAIN is set to return to the Costa del Sol to bring in the New Year. Spain’s meteorological agency AEMET has predicted light but steady rainfall to usher in the festive weekend. The forecaster is confident of steady rains across the western Costa del Sol, concentrated in Marbella and Estepona. Moving eastwards the likelihood diminishes, with just a 35 per cent chance of rainfall in Benalmadena, Torremolinos and the capital Malaga. It will be slightly chilly, depending on your outlook, with maximums of around 17-18 degrees and even morning frost at high points inland. Strong gusts of wind can be expected right along the Mediterranean coast.

Owners charged THE owners of an Estepona club where a young lady drowned in floods at the beginning of the month have been arrested. Although a post mortem examination report determined that the death of the Romanian was accidental, police investigations discovered that club staff were illegally employed, had no work contracts and that the employers were not contributing to the Social Security system. Two owners of the club, a 58year-old woman and 60-year-old man, were arrested and later released with charges of crimes against workers’ rights and must present them-

selves whenever required to by the authorities. In the meantime, fellow countrymen and women rallied round as the deceased’s parents announced that they needed to find €3,300 to fly her body back to Romania for burial. A collection was started by an Estepona shop-owner and the community clubbed together to help. The family has now been able to return home for the funeral, the Romanian consulate in Sevilla reported. The deceased, named as Ionela, had worked at the club in the past and had recently returned to live and work there temporarily.

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OUR VIEW

Our hearts go out ‘THERE but for the Grace of God’ is a truism that’s also ironic in as much as the recent attack in Berlin is claimed by an Islamic organisation dedicated to spreading the word of their God. Things are always magnified when they are close to home and just a few days before the lorry crashed into the Christmas market in Berlin, a party of retired police officers and their partners flew to Berlin via Madrid to enjoy the atmosphere of the Christmas markets in that city. They were lucky and were in the wrong place at the right time returning home unscathed and with plenty of happy memories but those who were mowed down in this act of terror were not so lucky and our

hearts go out to them and their grieving families. In the past, the concept of terrorism depended on perception. If you were a partisan fighting for freedom in occupied Europe then you were a freedom fighter yet to the Nazis, you were without a terrorist. No government or terrorist group is free from blame. The only consolation is that the actual number of people killed in Europe is negligible and whilst every life is precious, we can continue to enjoy our lives in relative safety and despite pressures of all types, 2017 is unlikely to see any major change. The staff and directors of Euro Weekly News therefore take this opportunity to wish all of our readers and advertisers a safe and prosperous New Year..

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FEATURE

Rick Parfitt RIP By John Smith STATUS QUO guitarist Rick Parfitt died in Marbella on Christmas Eve after being taken into hospital with a serious infection. The rock icon was admitted to hospital on December 22 due to c omplic a tions w ith a pre vious shoulder injury. On the afternoon of December 24 his manager and family released a statement confirming that the 68year-old musician had passed away at lunchtime. Here is the statement in full: “He died in hospital in Marbella, Spain, as a result of a severe infection, having been admitted to hospital on Thursday evening following complications to a shoulder injury incurred by a previous fall. “This tragic news comes at a time when Rick was hugely looking forward to launching a solo career with an album and autobiography planned for 2017 following his departure from Status Quo’s touring activities on medical advice. “He will be sorely missed by his family, friends, fellow band mem-

bers, management, crew and his de dic a te d le gion of f ans f r om throughout the wor l d, gai ned through 50 years of monumental success with Status Quo. “Rick is survived by his wife Lyndsay, their twins Tommy and Lily and Rick’s adult children Rick Jnr and Harry. “No further comment will be made at this time and Rick’s family, and the band, ask for their privacy to be respected at this difficult time.” Parfitt owned a home in the Costa del Sol city and has suffered from a series of health problems in the recent past, including a heart attack while on tour in Turkey this summer.

RICK PARFITT: Will be sorely missed by everyone.

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Melilla excursion a hit RECENTLY, 17 International friends of Lux Mundi, Fuengirola joined a fourday excursion to the World Heritage City of Melilla situated on the North African coast. On the first day the coach drove to the port of Motril for the four-and-a-half hour journey across the Mediterranean to the port of Melilla. After checking in there was free time to admire the Christmas lights, stroll to the Plaza de las Culturas, where some of the group entered the Melilla la Vieja fortress to see the floodlit, live Nativity before dinner. The second day the group was joined by the English-speaking guide Pedro for a walking tour of the 15th century, Historical and Artistic Site of Melilla La Vieja (Melilla the Old) also known as ‘El Pueblo’ and the Citadel. Here they visited the excellent presentations of the museums of Archaeology and History, Ethnographic and Historical Military and walked through the narrow streets to the natural caves and passages of Conventico. They also admired the beautiful coastline and the surrounding city and hills; it was a very interesting and informative tour. The rest of the afternoon and the following day were free to make a return

CITY OF MELILLA: The group saw the live Nativity at the fortress. trip to the fort, nativity, walk through Hernandez Park, the port or the many plazas and the newer part of the city which was constructed at the beginning of the 20th century. There was also time for shopping and enjoying the famous local Moroccan and sea foods. On the final day the group joined the mid-day ferry for the return journey and as it was daylight they could admire the port, ancient fort of Melilla and the

varying coastline of North Africa, some were also lucky enough to see dolphins. All agreed that this had been a very successful excursion. Lux Mundi, Fuengirola would like to thank all the friends who supported the excursion, which enables the Centre to continue with its charitable work For further information about the group see the website www.luxmundi.org.

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Soroptimist International help families LAST WEEK Soroptimist International Costa del Sol prepared special festive season parcels at the Red Cross for over 150 families in need in the municipality of Mijas. The association accrued money through a Christmas Fair and by receiving generous donations from the Malaga FC supporter club La Peña de Dinamarca, the Danish Church Margrethekirken, and the Freemasons Sankt Johanneslogen Sydkorset, as well as the sale of shares in the National Christmas Lottery, El Gordo. “We are so grateful for the fantastic donations from our contacts - they really make it possible for us to sweeten the lives of so

many people over the festive season in Mijas,” said Amelia Martinez Hockley, President of Soroptimist International Costa del Sol. “We must also thank the manager and team of the GM Cash and Carry in Mijas for giving us such good prices to buy all these goods,” added Amelia Martinez. “This meant we could include a lot more goodies for these families.” Packages were made up to include Spanish specialities of polvorones and mantecados, instant chocolate powder, coffee, sugar, chocolate bars, tinned fish, salmon pate, peanuts and conserved peaches. The parcels were handed out just before Christmas. www.soroptimist.es

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BEST OF THE YEAR

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Airport record ALCAZABA HILL LAGOONS: Reactivation of a project which stopped in 2009.

Construction is picking up again in Estepona

RECORD-BREAKER: In 2015 there was a 4.8 per cent increase in passengers compared to 2014. WITH more than 14 million passengers travelling through its gates, Malaga Airport saw a record-breaking 2015 according to new data released on January 12. An incredible 4.8 per cent increase on 2014, saw the 14 million mark smashed for the first time in history as 14,404,170 individuals swept through the busy airport. Needless to say, Malaga maintained

Issue 1593 its lofty positioning as the fourth busiest airport in all of Spain, behind only Madrid, Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca. The vast majority of the passengers were travelling on international routes

at over 12 million, highlighting the vibrant hub Malaga has become for attracting foreign tourists. Travellers from the United Kingdom played a major role in the success which is making great strides in restoring southern Spain to its pre-crisis glory. There was a total of 108,897 flights which hauled an astonishing 4,784,000 bags across the terminal, also a new record.

ESTEPONA’S real-estate sector is starting to warm up again with investment from companies in available land and halffinished projects on the rise. Although some have been obtained for future projects, others have already started to build. Drago Capital, for example, has recommenced work on a group of 62 unfinished apartments in the Ocean Hills residential complex which will be used as holiday apartments. The investment fund, which usually purchases commercial properties, bought the property at the end of 2014 for €8 million and has now announced it hopes to have this, it’s most ambitious project yet, finished by the end of 2016. The complex is built on a 7,000 square metre plot and chances are an adjoining 7,000 square metre plot will also become available shortly for additional building.

Issue 1593 Moreover, the London investment fund CTH Capital, bought the first entire residential area to be auctioned in order to be finished for more than €7 million. The complex, Golf Hills Village, has around 152 houses and 158 garages. Casares will also be seeing the reactivation of a project stopped in 2009. Multinational Crystal Lagoons has gone into partnership with Chilean developers to finish the construction of Alcazaba Hill Lagoons. In this case, the company will be creating the first crystal clear lagoon in Europe. This 1.5 hectare aquatic space is destined to become a sea sports haven, and will be part of a huge residential area of 450 apartments, with an investment of €121 million.

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Historic ship comes to Fuengirola Issue 1596 A REPLICA of the first ship to circumnavigate the world has arrived in Fuengirola for a public showcasing of its extraordinary history. Launched almost 500 years ago in 1519, the Nao Victoria has visited 17 countries worldwide in a modern day tour which has seen a hugely successful trip to Algeciras draw thousands. Originally part of a Spanish expedition commanded by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, the carrack, modelled on Genoese renaissance innovations, the 85 ton ship with a crew of 42, was only one of five ships to complete the journey. Magellan himself was killed in battle with the tribal warriors of Mactan Island in the Philippines, while his successors were poisoned at a tribal ceremony in Cebu. The Nao Victoria managed to return to Spain in 1522, battered and kept afloat by manual water pumping. The award winning replica, completed in 2011, is on display until February 7.

AWARD WINNING: The replica has visited 17 countries worldwide.

BEST OF THE YEAR

Storms wreak havoc across Andalucia ATLANTIC storms brought blustery winds, rain and even snow to southern Spain on Saturday February 13, resulting in 60 different incidents being reported from the Malaga Province and Andalucia. A Fuengirola woman was taken to hospital after being hit on the head by a falling tree during the weekendâ€™s stormy weather, reports from February 15 claim. She was walking on the Paseo Maritimo Rey de EspaĂąa at 1.30pm on Sunday February 14 when a flying branch made contact. Her condition remains unconfirmed. On Calle Alcade Jose Maria Llanos, in the Vistafranca neighbourhood of Malaga City, a man was also injured by a falling traffic sign and required the attention of the emergency services. On the Paseo Maritimo Cuidad de Melilla, also in Malaga City, a palm tree fell

Issue 1598 on a kiosk as gusts from the sea hit full-force. Most of the 60 incidents reported in the province related to falling trees, street furniture, traffic signs, commercial plates and posters. East of Malaga, fallen trees also kept municipal workers busy after the storm with clearing up taking a number of days. Elsewhere in Andalucia, emergency services fielded some 1,165 calls relating to trees, signs, wiring and traffic incidents. In the town of Huelva Aroche, the Guardia Civil is investigating the death of a three-year-old child who they believe could have lost his life when a falling beam was blown down on him at a farm. Several collisions were also reported in Granada, where drivers experienced hazardous conditions caused by recent snowfall turning to ice.

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Knitted knockers made in Spain 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 she had heard of people in the USA 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 downloaded a pattern from the group website. She immediately got to work using some spare cotton yarn and with a bit of trial and error

Issue 1602 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.knit tedknockers spain.info to find out more about this very worthy undertaking and how to obtain a free knocker.

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BBC journalist visits Costa del Sol to discuss Brexit Photo Credit UK in Spain

Issue 1600 WELL respected BBC journalist Paul Moss, who regularly reports on the BBC Radio 4 programme The World Tonight, contacted the Euro Weekly News for advice on where best to travel to in Spain in order to talk to expats about their feelings on the Brexit, and also wanted assistance in getting to meet people. Thanks to our suggestion, he flew to Malaga and spent the day interviewing British people on their feelings concerning the Brexit referendum before moving on to Madrid. His first port of call was in a bar in Benalmadena where he spoke to a long-term resident who currently seems to have two passions, football and the EU. This gen-

BREXIT OPINION: Paul Moss flew to Malaga to meet with expats. tleman still feels that he is English but has plenty of Spanish friends and is happy to be part of Europe. The next person to be interviewed was the Chair of the Costa del Sol Conservatives Abroad Association, who made it clear that unlike a number of UK based grass roots conservative associations, hers was very much in favour of remaining as

she saw the area where she lived as part of a united Europe, where she has friends from a number of different countries. A third interview gained a somewhat different response as that person felt that EU money was often wasted. He then flew to Madrid to meet British Ambassador Simon Manley, who said the

British embassy in Spain is doing all it can to encourage British passport holders to register to vote, although those who have been out of the UK for more than 15 years are banned. Mr Manley reported that so far, only 11,000 people from the hundreds of thousands in Spain have even bothered to register to vote.

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Mercamalaga food market to give away tonnes of fruit

FITNESS FANATICS: Runners in a previous Malaga marathon. THREE and a half thousand bananas, apples and oranges will be handed out to runners, who are competing at the Malaga half marathon, by the Mercamalaga, Malaga’s food market. Two tonnes of fruit is due to be given to the participants of the Ciudad de Malaga Half Marathon, which is taking place

Issue 1605 on April 10. The fruit will be dished out in several

spots, distributed throughout the 21 kilometre-long race through the city. Mercamalaga General Manager Jaime Touchard highlighted that: “We are working on supporting fruit consumption as it is a healthy and key element in our diet.” Mercamalaga is the biggest food market in the east side of Andalucia.

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Brexit or not? SEVERAL hundred people turned out for the presentation organised by the Conservatives Abroad at the Tamisa Golf Hotel on April 13 on the matter of the Brexit. Considering that this was held during a working day which meant that mainly ‘silver surfers’ attended, the response even surprised the organisers who had to open another room to cater for all of the attendees. It was made clear from the outset that this was to be an afternoon of non-political discussion with a range of opinions from both sides of the Brexit argument delivered by people who had some knowledge of the matter, but were themselves not necessarily even able to vote. Each speaker was allocated 10 minutes in which to put forward their view and much of what was said was to be expected. The pro Brexit speakers, Gary Benham and David Stanley referred to their backgrounds and the fact that both had travelled to

Issue 1606 Spain looking for a better life and had brought their skills with them. In their opinions, the EU was smothering both themselves and Britain and they were not happy about the central government which continued to grow in strength in Brussels. The opposition presented by Gloria Ketchell and Ann Hernadez concentrated on the benefits of membership of the EU and the fact that at least people knew where they stood with regards to the Union and basically it was suggested that it was better the devil you knew than the devil you don’t know. Everyone was very polite and dispassionate until the time came for members of the audience to pose questions with a two minute limit. Things started to get a little heated as individuals took the opportunity to make speeches rather than ask questions and people started to become a little fractious whilst others left.

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Marbella tragedy provokes demo MALAGA witnessed a tumultuous Occupational Health Day on Thursday April 28, as angry campaigners from the CCOO and UGT workers’ unions gathered in Malaga City to decry the “tragic” increase in work-related accidents in the province following the earlier death of a 45-year old married man in Marbella. The accident occurred a day earlier in the exclusive Balcones de Sierra Blanca urbanisation, where the man was working as a brick layer at a luxu-

Issue 1610 ry mansion on Calle Miramar. He had been working on a scaffold alongside his boss and another man when he lost his balance and fell from a height of seven to eight metres. An ambulance rushed to the scene but paramedics were unable to resusci-

tate him. Police sources have suggested that the man was not wearing basic safety equipment such as a helmet or harness and an investigation has been opened, with the contractor in charge of the w orke rs a rre s te d unde r pote ntia l charges of manslaughter and evasion of workers’ rights. The incident is the fifth fatal accident so far in Malaga Province alone this year, with 4,208 work-related accidents filed since January 1.

Some stress-free parking is here FUENGIROLA has become the first municipality in Andalucia, and just the second in Spain, to introduce a system where drivers can pay for the precise time lapsed when parking in the town’s blue zones. The trailblazing local council introduced the mobile phone app ‘Telepark’ two years ago, allowing users to pay for parking elec-

Issue 1611 tronically, but now they have introduced a special button on meters which, when pressed, stops the clock and immediately charges the card associated with the app. This new ‘Start and Stop’ feature is incorporated into the free app which can be

downloaded from Apple and Play, or via www.telpark.com. Once downloaded, users submit personal and payment details, after which it is possible to book parking spaces in advance, select the amount of time required, view payment status, etc. It even has an alarm which sounds before the time is due to expire.

PRESTIGIOUS AWARD: The Marbella resort is a member of ‘Leading Hotels of the World.’

‘Best Spanish Resort’ award Issue 1611 THE Puente Romano Beach Resort and Spa in Marbella has won the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler prize for ‘Best Spanish Resort,’ in the American magazine’s eighth annual awards ceremony. A member of ‘The Leading Hotels of the World,’ the resort was designed to reflect the character and charm of a typical Andalucian village, with lush subtropical gardens surrounding an ancient Roman bridge, dating from the first century. The hotel’s director general, Jorge Manzur, said that the award represents “a great recognition” of the renovation work that began around three years ago, and credited the “effort” of his team.

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BEST OF THE YEAR

British expats fighting for Spanish passports

MANSION CLUB: Poor treatment and an obstructed view.

The long road to justice WITH the news Spanish banks may soon be forced to compensate British buyers for the loss of their deposits following the collapse of the property market in 2008, many British expats will be closely following the developments, and be rejuvenated in their efforts to tackle a depressing variety of misdeeds which have impacted them financially and emotionally in the past eight years. While compensation for lost deposits due to the bankruptcy of developers has made the most legal headway, there are many foreign residents who have suffered in the disorder that followed and still remain locked in legal wrangling with nowhere to turn. The Euro Weekly News has been in contact with British expats who argue their rights have been systemically ignored, leaving them in financial disarray and having to

Issue 1614 deal with the psychological scars of conspiracy and fraud on a daily basis. Dr Rai and his wife Sunita are retired British expats who purchased a home in the Mansion Club development in Marbella, an expensive purchase considered a worthwhile investment at the time. Crucial to the high price tag was the stunning views out to the Mediterranean, but Dr Rai alleges that illegal builds later obstructed his view, considerably devaluing the property and making it impossible to sell. Despite legal entanglements for the best

part of a decade, the coupleâ€™s chief concern has been their claimed mistreatment by the property operators, with Sunita being seriously injured by a glass door in the sauna which fell and shattered, leaving her helpless for two hours and still not receiving adequate compensation despite a court order in her favour. They also allege that management has systematically made them feel unwelcome in their own home by refusing to attend to their concerns and outright ignoring them. Dr Rai revealed that the community president issued a warning through his solicitor that he should not attempt to speak with him or any officials directly and felt the atmosphere was one of apartheid, with he and his wife feeling alone, helpless and distressed.

MANY expats across Spain, and other European countries, have been desperately trying to find ways to remain in the EU in the wake of the impending referendum results. According to the BBC there are nearly 760,000 British residents in Spain, and while that number may vary (380,000 according to the Independent; 319,000 according to the Daily Telegraph) there are still more British expats living in Spain than any other part of Europe. Regardless, it is clear that a large amount of people have created lives in Spain, and the threat of leaving Spain and returning to the UK has prompted many long-term expats to request Spanish passports from Madridâ€™s Ministry of Employment and Social Security. The expats are using their long-term residency in Spain as a means to obtain pass-

Issue 1616 ports. Applications for Spanish passports seemed to follow reports of a rush of Irish passport applications. Ireland is not involved in the EU referendum, and those national to Northern Ireland may legally hold both an Irish and UK passport. In Irish law, if you have at least one Irish grandparent, you are eligible for citizenship, thus you are entitled to an Irish passport. In an effort to remain part of the European Union if Brexit does win, expats are desperately seeking approval from Spanish officials for the distribution of Spanish passports. As it currently stands, you can apply for Spanish citizenship after 10 years of residence in Spain, but you must give up your original nationality and passport.

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BEST OF THE YEAR

The mysterious beast of Estepona Issue 1621 It is difficult to say with any certainty what the animal in the video might be, but local wildlife parks do not currently house cougars, and it is definitely not an Iberian Lynx since it clearly has a long tail, leaving the possibility that it may have escaped from a private collection. Alternatively, could it just be a well-upholstered pet moggie out for a stroll, with a combination of wild imagination and misperception leading people’s minds astray?

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Phot o Cre dit Sh utter stock .

A VIDEO published on social media on Tue sd a y, Ju l y 2 6 , a p p e a rs to show a large, cat-like beast prowling around in scrubland close to Estepona. Commenters speculated as to the identity o f t h e m y st e ry a n imal, which is said to weigh approximately 30-35 kilos and was only on display for a few seconds before disappearing into a thicket of trees. Many keyboard warriors believe the ani m a l t o b e a c o u g a r, als o known as puma or mountain lion, the world’s fourth largest cat which tends to weigh between 45 and 55 kilos when adult, although exceptional individuals can attain 90 kilos. Cougars are more closely-related to smaller cats, including the domestic cat, than to lions, tigers, or leopards, but can still pack a hefty punch, and have been known to kill humans in their native Americas.

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BIG CAT: The animal has four legs and a swishy tail.

Pensioners play Pokemon Go NEVER afraid of a spot of unashamed bandwagon jumping, Torremolinos Council decided to celebrate their annual ‘Grandparents and Grand-

Issue 16121 kids’ day on Tuesday, July 26, by bringing the generations together for a mass Pokemon Go gymkana. The youngsters were charged with ensuring that their grandparents do not get left in the cultural dust, training them to use the omnipresent mobile game by collecting multi-coloured monsters hidden among the pine trees behind the town’s Aquapark, with the winners the first to collect 50 of the cartoon cuties. After the romp, everyone headed over to the Aquapark itself, where 500 free tickets had been made available in advance, allowing the kids to cool down and the grandparents, presumably, to catch their breaths after a boiling few hours scampering between the trees, during which more than one utterly bemused glance was exchanged.

LAST February an electrical short circuit caused a devastating fire destroying the Butterfly Children Charity shop in Malaga. The only piece of good fortune was that it occurred during lunchtime closing so no one was hurt. Volunteers had worked so very hard to open the shop less than two years earlier but once they had recovered from the shock, they were determined to ensure that it was reopened as quickly as possible so that it could start to generate income for the very worthy charity again. They had two immediate needs, firstly to be able to gather enough funds to pay for the work and secondly to replace all of the valuable stock that had been lost. A total of €6,845 was collected which included significant donations from the La Cala Mijas Lions and Teleinform and a crowdfunding campaign which meant that the work could start and a number of local companies including Amparo Beato, Chavala, Paco Olea y Stravaganza Marbella donated new clothes and shoes. El Corte Ingles Malaga supported by allowing a collecting campaign during two days at their store, and Cudeca donated lots of clothes from their own charity shops. Thanks to the generosity and support shown by the people of Malaga Province, the Butterfly Children Charity Shop in C/ Heroe de Sostoa 80 has opened once again and is even more determined to continue its vital role in helping the Butterfly Children and their families in Spain. To celebrate this, the charity organised on the evening of June 30 a grand reopening party in the company of many clients, volunteers and collaborators.

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Battling the plague of vampire vermin Issue 1622 RESIDENTS of Malaga City’s western districts are once again being driven bananas by the year’s second mosquito invasion, with plague-like numbers of the pests emerging from the Guadalhorce natural park at dusk and dawn to descend upon unsuspecting victims. The swarms don’t include the tiger mosquito, which was confirmed as absent in the area earlier this year, and have been identified as the common species Aedes caspius and Aedes detritus. Insecticides will be used in two storm drains entering the river Guadalhorce near its mouth, and there are hints treatment could be extended to the park, a protected nature reserve.

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Keeping the streets clean Issue 1625

Issue 1625 EUROPOL is a European funded office which co-ordinates information received from the police forces of each member of the European Union in order to ensure that all member states are alerted to any Pan-European crime. As previously reported in the Euro Weekly News, Britain will have to resign from the group when the Brexit finally comes into operation. In the meantime however, an operation code named Escota which was coordinated by Europol officers of the Guardia Civil, Border Guard and Central Investigation Bureau of Poland, the Guardia di Finanza of Italy, the British National Crime Agency and the Royal Gibraltar Police, have dismantled a criminal organisation composed of Polish criminals involved in the trafficking of drugs from Morocco to the European Union. Each member of the gang had a special role and one had established a

NO ESCAPE: Special operations will track you down. base of operations in a small coastal tow n in the provinc e of G ra na da , where he was responsible for logistics and also relationships with influential people in the area. The head of the gang spent most of his time in Poland and Germany, but when the time came for any major activity, because he was both careful, and wanted to keep an eye on the activities of others in the gang, he rented a luxury home on the Malaga coast, and from there, regularly made the 150

kilometre round trip to the Granada operation. After investigation, officers of the Ita lia n Pol i ce i nt er cept ed one t he gang’s boats in Italian waters which was carrying more than 3,300 kilos of hashish and at the same time, officers in Poland and Spain carried out raids on properties in those two countries. Along with those arrested, and the hashish, the joint operation also seized a sailboat, three vehicles, electronic equipment, and 20,000 euros in cash.

THE town hall in Marbella has guaranteed job stability for more than 140 municipal street and beach cleaners. The mayor, Jose Bernal, signed a contract on Tuesday, August 24, at the Palacio de Congresos which provides the workers with indefinite contracts. Bernal underlined that the measure “gives an answer to a decades old plea, and guarantees job stability for veteran employees who were unnecessarily worried by their contract renewals every year. These employees will now have an indefinite contract with the town hall.” On another note, Bernal was quick to point out that more cleaners had also been drafted in to keep improving the cleaning service within municipal buildings and public schools.

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Shark scare on the Costa Issue 1626 BEACHGOERS in Fuengirola got an almighty scare when lifeguards blew their whistles, screaming and waving frantically at bathers to get out the sea after a shark was apparently spotted a few metres offshore. Although this could not be confirmed by official sources, almost three kilometres of coastline were immediately shut down, with red flags hoisted for around five hours. The alert was broadcast just after midday on Sunday, August 28 when three separate calls were received by the 112 emergency service. One claimed to have seen the dorsal fin of a shark measuring “three or four metres” in length. Witnesses recounted scenes reminiscent of the movie Jaws as hundreds of terrified swimmers stampeded out the water. Within minutes, the entire strip between Sohail Castle and the border with

NEW CRAZE: Just a few of those who enjoyed Holifun at San Pedro.

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DORSAL FIN: Was said to have been spotted a few metres offshore. Mijas was emptied of bathers. A Guardia Civil patrol vessel combed the area, but no evidence of the creature was found and the green flag was raised again. Many holidaymakers remained wary with most avoiding a dip until the next day. “We were told we could swim but

many people were on edge,” said Roberto who’s on holiday from Madrid. Juan Jesus Martin, a biologist from the Aula del Mar museum in Malaga City said: “There’s no sharks in the Med because they move in open sea, it may have been a dolphin or sunfish. We can be calm because there’s never been a shark attack near the beach.”

A CRAZE which sees children and adults throw environmentally safe coloured paint dust, based on a popul ar I ndi an Hi ndu f est i val which celebrates the victory of good over evil, is sweepi ng acr oss Spai n, and i t landed in San Pedro de Alcantara on the evening of Saturday August 27. After registering online and payi ng i n advance, a large number of paint enthusiasts followed a three ki l om et r e wal k al ong t he beach front, before getting

Issue 1626 down to the real business of eat i ng, dr i nki ng, havi ng fun, and getting covered in different coloured paint dust known in India as Gular. Starting at 8pm, the Holifun Festival lasted until 4am, with the crowd enjoying music from a number of DJs, although the main fun was trying to see how many different colours each participant could be hit with and how many friends could be dusted.

Local designer set to receive 2016 award Issue 1627 MIJAS will be hosting the first Malaga Fashion Awards gala at the Las Lagunas Theatre on October 1 and is proud to announce that the Best Designer 2016 award will be staying close to home as it has been won by local man Fran Gallardo. Organised by the Jalon Academy, Malaga’s haute couture school, the gala will begin at 6pm with an exhibition of work by students on display from 3pm onwards. Designer Pedro Valverde will also be at the event where he will give a speech and also receive an award for his support of young designers, explained Mijas’ culture councillor Nuria Rodriguez, who expressed the council’s pride at being chosen to host the event.

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Water blast at hotel Issue 1631 A WATER pipe exploded in a Benalmadena hotel producing a violent and spectacular 10metre-high geyser which flooded the grounds, a restaurant, the lobby and a number of rooms. The 9am blowout caused extensive damage to the Hotel Los Patos on Tuesday October 4 and forced staff to evacuate parts of the packed 300-room premises, which currently houses 720 tourists including many British families. Spanish reports state that no one was injured but EWN was contacted by one patron who told us his pregnant wife had suffered a fractured arm and had to be taken to hospital following the blast. Guests eating breakfast received the biggest shock, as water began to surge at force through the windows prompt-

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WATER EXPLOSION: Caused extensive damage to the Hotel Los Patos. ing the startled diners to charge outside. Police and firefighters were quickly on the scene, and working alongside technicians from water supply firm Acosol they managed to reduce the pressure and drain inundated areas within a few hours. The blast of high-pressure water from the metre-wide pipe reached the fifth floor,

and the town hall said the fault will result in cuts throughout Benalmadena Costa and Arroyo de la Miel until at least Friday, while repairs to the hotel are also likely to take several days. A great deal of the flood water was discharged via a local stream, the Arroyo de la Vega, causing an extensive plume of dirty fresh water to

appear on the surface of the sea. The pipeline in question connects the La Concepcion dam at Istan to Malaga City, although it is now used only to supply Benalmadena. It is said to be more than 30 years old, and Acosol technicians reported the rupture was not suspicious, but generated by excessive pressure.

A MAJOR lifeline has been handed to the province’s key architectural marvel and adventure tourist attraction. The European Union has stepped in and announced a €10 million cash injection to help bolster the Caminito del Rey and its surrounds. The vertigo-inducing walkway along El Chorro gorge an hour north of Marbella has attracted millions of visitors in its time lured by the magnificent views and photo opportunities, and the sense of danger. ‘The King’s Little Walkway’ has, however, been beset by difficulties forcing its closure and serious investment is sorely needed to im-

Issue 1631 prove its structural integrity and transform the entire site into a lucrative tourist destination. The €10 million will come from the EU’s regional funding programme and should be paid by 2020. Caminito officials are already plotting what to do with the windfall and have identified five key projects to help reinvigorate the area. Chief among them is the Caminito’s full integration as part of a tourist itinerary with nearby El Torcal and the Dolmens. They also want to improve local services in El Chorro.

Manslaughter charge for drunk motorist THE driver responsible for a lethal crash which made headline news across the Cos-

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the front page of the Euro Weekly News, has claimed he stepped on the accelerator by mistake. The gardener, who worked in Benalmadena, was sent to prison without the possibility of bail and has now been charged with manslaughter by gross negligence. One woman was killed and six people are still recovering from their injuries after he tore through a roundabout while three times over the legal alcohol limit and crashed into a children’s park. He has since claimed that he had been drinking throughout the afternoon with a friend and, when he lost control at the roundabout, pressed the accelerator instead of the brake. The Churriana resident had previously failed a breathalyser test and had his licence revoked and is said to be devastated by the incident.

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Boxer is back on his feet Issue 1638 CELEBRATED Marbella boxer Antonio ‘El Chato’ Benitez has made an unexpectedly speedy recovery following a potentially life-threatening injury in the ring. He is reportedly feeling much better, although he is still a bit weak, and is planning to make his way back home on Thursday November 24. On November 12, Spanish super welterweight champion Benitez went to Bilbao to take on Javier Garcia Roche, better known as ‘El Rey Chatarrero.’ Towards the end of the match Roche landed the winning punch, with the harsh blow knocking Benitez out cold, leading to his subsequent hospitalisation and a brain operation on November 13. Benitez finally checked out of the hospital at around 3pm on Tuesday November 22 to the delight of his family and fans. His wife Estefania Jimenez confirmed the good news. Benitez will now have to rest and recover in his hometown of Marbella.

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MALAGA AIRPORT: Aircraft had to make an emergency landing when a passenger became ill. AN aircraft en route from Valencia to Tenerife had to make an emergency landing at Malaga airport when a passenger complained of abdominal pains. He was rushed to hospital, accompanied by two travel companions who then quickly disappeared after the ambulance arrived at the hospital. The 30-year-old male, who was Venezuelan, was admitted to hospital but died soon after arriving at the accident and emergency department. Staff discovered his death was caused

Issue 1635 by cocaine poisoning after bulbs of the drug which he had swallowed burst in his stomach. National Police officers then began a search for the two companions and discovered them in a hostel in Torremolinos where they were arrested.

The two men, aged 28 and 29, and also said to be of Venezuelan origin, were discovered to have ‘passed’ 105 bulbs of the drug and were then taken to hospital where a further 62 bulbs were collected. When the 99 bulbs from the dead man and a further 21 found in a rubbish bin near Torremolinos station were added to those found on the two men, a total of 285 bulbs weighing 4.1 kilos were recovered. Police also recovered bank notes to the value of €3,000.

Prospective park plans Issue 1637 MIJAS is planning to construct the biggest peri-urban (a mixture of urban and rural characteristics) park in the province. It will occupy a space of approximately 350,000 square metres, meaning it will be nearly twice as big as the Parque de la Paloma in Benalmadena. The project is expected to cost somewhere between €3.5 and €5 million and will be located in the El Ahogadero area of Las Lagunas. The park will have two entrances and three parking areas. The project will also include gardens, a running track, a bike lane, a roller skating area and a climbing wall. There will be a big lake with boats and a bridge, fountains, an auditorium, an open-air amphitheatre, as well as hobbit and gnome houses and aquatic attractions in a children’s area. The work will be mostly financed through the town council, which will seek additional funding from local associations.

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16 new sets of police wheels THE Local Police in Mijas have a new fleet of vehicles. Twelve patrol cars and four off-roaders replace older vehicles although four cars from the former fleet will remain in use. The local force now has 20 vehicles, four more than before. “We needed new cars to provide a better service for the public,” said traffic and transport

Gas blast raiders strike again Issue 1638 TWO more banks have been targeted by thieves using highly explosive gas in a bid to blast open cash machines in Estepona. Both attacks in the early hours of Saturday Novembe 19, on the ATMs of the Banco Popular and Banco Santander, were unsuccessful. But the incidents mean the arrests carried out by police earlier this month did not catch every member of the gang suspected of involvement or another outfit is operating. Police have warned people not to approach the scenes of such attacks and have been forced to bring in officers specialising in the deactivation of explosive substances before a thorough examination of the area can be carried out by forensic science teams. In the second of the two incidents in the Benamara neighbourhood, the raiders were forced to flee the scene when a passer-by alerted police. They left before the gas, which has on occasions been pumped into the cash dispenser, could be ignited. Police previously arrested four men in connection with around 15 attacks on the premises of banks and building societies, some of which suffered serious structural damage.

Issue 1637 councillor Nuria Rodriguez. “They are equipped with the latest technology, includ-

ing state-of-the-art lightbars and the interiors have 10 protective screens instead of four.” Mijas mayor Juan Carlos Maldonado pointed out that by renewing the cars the town was investing in the safety of the public and officers.

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SERIOUS FLOODING: In Molina de Segura. THE storms which hammered the Mediterranean coastline over the past week left widespread damage and claimed numerous lives. Six people have been reported dead along the southern coast of Spain, five of them in the Costa Blanca and one in Almeria. Among the victims was a 40-year-old Moroccan man who was dragged into a pool by a waterspout in Los Alcazares, a 58-year-old homeless man who became trapped in a cave in Xativa, and a 64-year-old man who was pulled down a stream by rough currents in Enguera. Another death occurred in Bedar (Almeria), this one a 65-year-old man who had been reported missing several days earlier. He had left a bar in the middle of the storm. His body was eventually discovered under a tree by a town cemetery, where he had apparently been dragged by the force of the water. The storms also caused widespread material damages and significant interruptions to dayto-day life. Dozens of classes were cancelled

Issue 1642 throughout the Valencian Community, and several universities were shut down. Homes were evacuated throughout the region, with the National Government having to call in an Emergency Military Unit to rescue 80 people in Los Alcazares after the town became completely inundated with water. Roads were cut off, flights were cancelled, and agricultural workers have estimated that â‚Ź172 million worth of losses have occurred in the countryside as a result of the storms. The precipitation fell in huge amounts all along the Mediterranean coast. The municipality of Beniarres (Alicante) was hammered with more than 400 litres of rain per square metre. Several rivers also overflowed.

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El Chorro claims victim A 60-YEAR-OLD climber from Elche, Alicante, has died after falling from a height of 20-30 metres while rock climbing in El Chorro, Alora, on Tuesday December 13. The 112 emergency service received a call at around 11.30am in which they were told that the victim was unconscious and seriously injured.

Issue 1641 A rescue team comprising the Guardia Civil, mountain rescue, paramedics and firefighters rushed to the scene, however attempts at resuscitation were unsuccessful. The reasons behind the tragedy remain unclear.

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CCTV spread DANISH DELIGHT: The country has the happiest workers.

DENMARK has the happiest workers in the world. That’s according to an international survey by research firm Universum which produced the ‘Global Workforce Happiness Index.’ Over 200,000 young professionals were asked about their satisfaction at work.

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Drug deaths

Residence denied

THIS year has been called the worst year for the Danish film industry. In the past 12 months just 2.8 million cinema tickets were sold to Danish-produced films compared to 4.2 million tickets sold in 2015.

T H E n u mb e r of drug-re la te d deaths in Denmark has fallen to the lowest levels since the 1990’s. The latest report relates to 2012 and s h o w s 2 1 0 d ru g -re la te d de a ths compared to 285 in 2011.

Save the Children Denmark calls for immigration law changes after figures highlighted there were over 1,000 children under age 12 refused permission to live with one or both of their parents in Denmark between 2005-2010.

FRANCE has reinforced its border

THE Tunisian man suspected of being involved in the Berlin C hrist m as m ar ket at t ack, has been under the watch of authorities since the start of the year because of his Islamic links. A reward of €100,000 has been offered for his capture.

GERMAN car manufacturer Volkswagen has reportedly reached a $1billion agreement with US authorities as part of a compensation deal relating to the emissions-cheating scandal, but a criminal investigation is ongoing.

Working refugees WITH around 1.2 million people arriving in Germany seeking asylum in the last two years, government figures show that in the last 12 months 34,000 refugees have found work.

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FRANCE PLANS for an express train line between central Paris and Charles de Gaulle airport have been approved and are on track for completion by 2023. The link will be twice as fast as the current train service.

G ERMANY has appr oved plans to expand the country’s C C TV net wor k acr oss publ i c places such as sports stadiums and shopping centres. The move comes following the attack at a Christmas market in Berlin.

controls as the hunt remains for the suspect who carried out Germany’s attack at a Christmas market.

Icon dies FRENCH film star and glamour icon, Michele Morgan, has passed away at the age of 96. The actress was the first to win the ‘best actress’

award at the Cannes Film Festival.

Rat invasion PARIS is reporting being in the midst of a rat infestation. Nine parks and gardens have had to be temporarily shut as the authorities tackle the problem saying it is getting worse as people feed them.

GHENT is giving €1.3 million to citizens to decide how it is spend. Local residents can put forward project proposals and then a vote will decide where the money goes.

Virtually bankrupt A NUMBER of institutions relying on public funding are virtually bankrupt and need to look at how to improve efficiency. Those needing to cut costs include the police watchdog committee, the intelligence gathering watchdog and the privacy commission.

Student work A START-UP business at Leuven University is recruiting the university’s own undergraduates. A wage of €15,000 is on offer to those who decide to work rather than carry on studying.

Work death TWO people were killed after a free-standing wall collapsed on a bui l di ng si t e i n Ant wer p Province. The wall was behind a new building being constructed at the Reynaers Aluminium company.

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Wolves survive

SWEDISH furniture giant Ikea has reached a $50 million settlement with three American families whose children died after their chest of drawers tipped over on top of them. Ikea will also donate to three children’s hospitals.

FOLLOWING outrage over plans to cull two-thirds of the country’s wolves to protect sheep, the government has issued a last-minute reprieve to the delight of conservationists.

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THE former boss of the Kolmarden zoo has been found guilty of manslaughter over the death of a woman keeper killed by wolves at the zoo in 2012. The judge ruled he neglected safety precautions which could have saved her.

A NORWEGIAN missile designed for the F-35 has successfully carried out flight tests in the USA. It is being developed for the Norwegian military and will complete its testing programme in 2018.

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Residency test

THE number of regular rail commuters across the Öresund bridge between Sweden and Denmark dropped this year. Sweden’s public transport operator said it sold 17 per cent fewer travel cards for commuters between January and November in 2016.

FOREIGNERS seeking a permanent residency in Norway are now required to pass an oral exam and civics test. The new rules apply to all foreigners between the ages of 16 and 55 who seek permanent residency.

Satisfaction survey A SURVEY of 2,200 people showed most were ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with public services in Sweden. Water and sewage management got the highest marks.

Digital switch ON January 11, Norway will turn off the FM airwaves and switch to being the first country to have digital only radio transmissions, however two out of three Norwegians are opposed to the move.

DUTCH officials made 450 us e r i nf or m at i on r equest s t o Facebook in the first six months of the year. In total, 28 of the requests were made in an emergency with someone in a lifethreatening situation.

Busy quarter BOTH Schiphol and Eindhoven airports saw an increase in the number of passengers in the third quarter of the year. Schiphol’s figures rose 8 per cent to 18.6 million between July and September and Eindhoven rose 15 per cent to 1.5 million.

Twitter closed TWITTER is closing its Amsterdam office at the start of 2017 as part of its re-structuring plans. All 14 staff have been given jobs with media company Brand Deli who is taking over the sales activities.

No beds HOSPITAL beds are in shortage in North Holland due to an increase in the number of children admitted suffering from the RS virus which is a variant of the common cold that affects the respiratory system.

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Lloyds to take over MBNA By John Smith LLOYDS BANK, which was bailed out by the British taxpayer, has agreed an in principle deal with Bank of America to take over the MBNA credit card company. Having managed to get itself into trouble during the financial crisis when it over extended itself the government had to purchase 43 per cent of its capital. Unlike RBS, the government has been able to sell most of its shares back to the market as the revi-

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OIL EXPLOITATION: Russian Arctic exploration. By John Smith POSSIBLY worried by a statement made by Donald Trump about exploitation of existing oil reserves, President Obama has banned the offshore drilling for gas and oil in the Arctic. This was made in a joint announcement with Canada, although the Canadian decision only covers the next five years whilst Obama’s office has indicated that the ban will be permanent based upon an exisitng 1953 law.

talised Lloyds has been so successful that the government has reduced its holding to just 7 per cent, although some pundits suggest that the sale price was too low. According to a Lloyds’ spokesperson, the acquisition of MBNA, which is expected to take place during the first half of 2017, will add around £650 million (€772 million) to its annual profits and will increase its share of the UK credit card market to 26 per cent.

“The government will need to take a ‘whole economy’ approach to avoid leaving sectors behind.” Carolyn Fairbairn Director General of the Confederation of British Industry on Brexit

US bans Arctic drilling

Two main problems exist for the current Administration. Firstly, once Trump is in power he may well look to reverse the decision. Secondly, the Russians are already exploiting the Arctic waters and it may be possible for American firms to lease rights from them prior to being allowed into US Arctic waters. Environmental groups have welcomed the decision and have promised to take legal action in the event that the decision is challenged.

IN what is a somewhat ironical situation internet employment agency Jobandtalent, founded in Madrid in 2009 with outlets in Colombia, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom, has decided that due to lack of profits it will have to lose a number of existing staff.

Italian banks THE Italian government under new prime minister Paolo Gentiloni has announced that it intends to make up to €20 billion available to support Italian banks that are in the process of running into financial difficulty during the coming year.

Sherry sales ACCORDING to statistics released in the UK by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, sales of sherry have more than halved in the past decade, falling from 22 million bottles to just 10 million bottles whilst gin sales have increased dramatically.

Stop IKEA sleepover craze A SPOKESMAN for the IKEA has appealed to young people to stop filming themselves hiding in IKEA stores and having illegal ‘sleepovers.’ It appears there’s been at least 10 episodes during the last few months and the latest found two

€18 billion is the amount reportedly removed in 2016 from the Spanish Social Security Reserve (Pension) Fund which five years ago contained €66 billion but may be empty by 2018.

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14-year-old girls in one of their Swedish stores. Two Belgian youngsters appear to have started the craze after hiding in wardrobes and filming the adventure. IKEA were unaware until they saw the YouTube video seen by 1.7 million viewers.

Not all has been rosy in the Lloyds camp as it has been very heavily hit for compensation to individuals mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) and it still expects to have to refund up to £1 billion (€1.18 billion) in the future despite having already paid o u t l a rg e a m o u n t s o f c o m p e n s a tion. With savings in its credit card division once MBNA is incorporated as well as 9,000 less employees, Lloyds seems to be on track for continued and long-term recovery.

Facebook faces fine WHEN the EU needs money it has come up with a great new idea. Find a successful company, hopefully in the USA, which may have issued incorrect information and then fine it. First it fined Apple $13 billion (€12.5 billion) and now it has given Facebook until January 31 to explain why it apparently gave false information in evidence when taking over WhatsApp with a fine of up to €120 million possible.

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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY Anglo American 1,113.00 -12.50 Associated British Foods 2,680.00 -19.00 Admiral Group 1,728.00 -71.00 Ashtead Group 1,567.50 0.50 Antofagasta 650.50 -25.00 Aviva 478.75 -1.55 AstraZeneca 4,330.50 -76.50 BAE Systems 586.00 -7.50 Babcock International Group 922.75 -21.25 Barclays 223.98 -0.97 British American Tobacco 4,549.00 -9.00 Barratt Developments 460.75 -8.55 British Land Co 634.25 -6.75 BHP Billiton 1,254.50 -3.00 Bunzl 2,046.50 -41.50 BP 498.05 -4.95 Burberry Group 1,454.00 -9.00 BT Group 367.68 -2.67 Coca-Cola HBC 1,646.50 -69.50 Carnival 4,125.00 -22.00 Centrica 226.80 -3.70 Compass Group 1,456.00 -1.00 Capita Group (The) 503.75 -16.75 Croda International 3,128.50 -21.50 CRH 2,517.00 -217.00 Convatec Group Ord 10p Wi 232.70 1.40 Dixons Carphone 342.70 -7.00 DCC 6,055.00 -15.00 Diageo 2,076.00 -21.00 Direct Line Insurance Group 345.60 -22.20 Experian 1,525.00 -28.00 easyJet 1,027.00 -8.00 Fresnillo 1,110.50 -1.50 GKN 312.75 -17.75 Glencore 270.33 -0.32 GlaxoSmithKline 1,537.00 -12.00 Hikma Pharmaceuticals 1,811.50 1.50 Hargreaves Lansdown 1,212.00 -8.00 Hammers 540.50 -28.50 HSBC Holdings 644.85 -1.65 International Consolidtd Air Gr 450.60 -6.60 InterContinental Hotels Grp 3,213.00 -388.00 3i Group 675.00 -20.00 Imperial Brands 3,533.00 -6.00 Informa 625.75 -45.75 Intu Properties 276.60 2.30 Intertek Group 3,397.00 -17.00 ITV 200.55 -2.95 Johnson Matthey 2,962.00 -191.00 Kingfisher 343.55 -3.15

% CHG. NET VOL -1.11 15,789.23 -0.70 21,414.79 -3.95 5,089.91 0.03 7,892.76 -3.70 6,624.96 -0.32 19,553.75 -1.74 54,934.86 -1.26 18,832.08 -2.25 4,747.55 -0.43 38,500.23 -0.20 84,763.60 -1.82 4,791.60 -1.05 6,548.65 -0.24 26,833.87 -1.99 6,996.92 -0.98 97,943.75 -0.62 6,480.00 -0.72 36,938.52 -4.05 6,190.45 -0.53 8,930.66 -1.61 12,605.00 -0.07 23,953.11 -3.22 3,349.05 -0.68 4,146.12 -7.94 22,643.27 0.61 4,513.76 -2.00 4,028.63 -0.25 5,388.17 -1.00 52,449.52 -6.04 4,999.50 -1.80 14,609.93 -0.77 4,075.36 -0.13 8,282.68 -5.37 5,671.48 -0.12 39,153.70 -0.77 75,835.45 0.08 4,350.38 -0.66 5,762.97 -5.01 4,441.86 -0.26 130,160.26 -1.44 9,561.19 -10.77 7,027.67 -2.88 6,682.89 -0.17 33,564.47 -6.81 5,537.31 0.84 3,716.88 -0.50 5,509.74 -1.45 8,203.78 -6.06 6,136.95 -0.91 7,848.74

COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Land Securities Group 1,020.50 -49.50 Legal & General Group 244.50 -2.50 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 63.40 -0.40 London Stock Exchange Grp 2,844.00 15.00 Micro Focus International 2,105.00 -50.00 Mediclinic International 701.00 -51.00 Merlin Entertainments 447.90 5.20 Marks & Spencer Group 350.00 -2.00 Mondi 1,577.50 -27.50 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 228.60 -1.10 National Grid 940.65 -10.65 Next 4,909.00 -13.00 Old Mutual Group 196.45 -2.45 Provident Financial 2,813.00 30.00 Paddy Power Betfair 8,700.00 -35.00 Prudential 1,577.50 -27.50 Persimmon 1,732.50 -32.50 Pearson 814.00 -3.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,781.00 -30.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 223.05 -8.05 Royal Dutch Shell 2,133.25 -80.25 Royal Dutch Shell 2,315.50 -5.50 RELX 1,379.00 -59.00 Rio Tinto 3,052.00 -12.00 Royal Mail 450.80 -5.40 Rolls-Royce Group 681.00 0.50 Randgold Resources 5,780.00 -55.00 RSA Insurance Group 577.00 3.50 Sainsbury (J) 247.85 -0.85 Schroders 2,742.50 -242.50 Sage Group (The) 650.25 -3.75 Shire 4,522.50 -25.50 Smurfit Kappa Group 1,878.00 -13.00 Sky 974.00 -8.50 Standard Life 354.05 -10.15 Smiths Group 1,257.00 -156.00 Smith & Nephew 1,193.50 -9.50 SSE 1,550.50 18.00 Standard Chartered 656.30 -5.30 St James's Place 901.50 -97.00 Severn Trent 2,189.50 -38.50 Tesco 203.43 -2.42 TUI AG 1,145.50 3.00 Taylor Wimpey 152.20 -1.70 Unilever 3,232.25 -40.25 United Utilities Group 895.00 -5.00 Vodafone Group 200.08 -0.47 Wolseley 4,717.50 -221.50 Worldpay Group 256.60 -11.10 WPP Group 1,700.00 -95.00 Whitbread 3,676.00 -86.00

% CHG. -4.63 -1.01 -0.63 0.53 -2.32 -6.78 1.17 -0.57 -1.71 -0.48 -1.12 -0.26 -1.23 1.08 -0.40 -1.71 -1.84 -0.37 -0.44 -3.48 -3.63 -0.24 -4.10 -0.39 -1.18 0.07 -0.94 0.61 -0.34 -8.12 -0.57 -0.56 -0.69 -0.87 -2.79 -11.04 -0.79 1.17 -0.80 -9.71 -1.73 -1.18 0.26 -1.10 -1.23 -0.56 -0.23 -4.48 -4.15 -5.29 -2.29

NET VOL 8,294.74 14,659.92 45,679.19 9,910.17 4,916.10 5,507.21 4,496.99 5,767.77 7,778.57 5,369.17 35,070.99 7,277.83 9,884.37 4,112.14 7,335.48 41,387.91 5,436.93 6,733.18 47,704.61 26,956.80 98,033.79 87,026.38 15,543.19 42,357.81 4,553.00 12,549.73 5,427.09 5,846.02 5,438.64 6,708.35 7,079.69 41,245.54 4,469.31 16,992.49 7,244.28 5,583.23 10,512.84 15,543.98 21,799.24 5,240.41 5,296.89 16,651.45 6,686.37 5,057.43 41,860.03 6,065.40 53,167.93 12,479.50 5,336.00 23,038.11 6,786.11

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COMPANY 3M AMERICAN EXPRESS APPLE BOEING CO CATERPILLAR CHEVRON CISCO SYSTEMS COCA-COLA DU PONT(EI) DE NMR EXXON MOBIL GENERAL ELECTRIC GOLDMAN SACHS HOME DEPOT IBM INTEL CORP J.P.MORGAN CHASE JOHNSON & JOHNSON MC DONALD'S CORP MERCK AND CO. NEW MICROSOFT NIKE PFIZER PROCTER AND GAMBLE TRAVELERS CIES UNITED TECHNOLOGIE UNITEDHEALTH GROUP VERIZON COMMS VISA WAL-MART STORES WALT DISNEY CO

PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 178,750 -0,25% -0,450 107M 74,9700 +0,52% 0,3900 68M 116,520 +0,20% 0,230 620M 157,810 +0,22% 0,350 97M 94,320 +0,21% 0,200 55M 118,42 -0,29% -0,35 223M 30,530 +0,23% 0,070 153M 41,60 +0,12% 0,05 179M 74,9300 -0,19% -0,1400 65M 90,71 -0,18% -0,16 375M 31,8800 +0,19% 0,0600 282M 240,97 +0,35% 0,85 95M 135,0500 -0,28% -0,3800 164M 166,71 -0,21% -0,35 158M 36,9700 +0,11% 0,0400 174M 87,0500 +0,18% 0,1600 310M 115,9600 +0,45% 0,5200 315M 123,1400 -0,47% -0,5800 102M 59,56 -0,03% -0,02 164M 63,240 -0,49% -0,310 490M 51,91 -0,44% -0,23 69M 32,4800 +0,43% 0,1400 196M 84,960 +0,58% 0,490 227M 122,12 +0,00% 0,00 34M 110,65 +0,17% 0,19 90M 163,03 +0,90% 1,45 154M 53,68 +0,06% 0,03 218M 78,15 +0,32% 0,25 144M 69,5400 -0,07% -0,0500 213M 105,1500 -0,26% -0,2700 167M

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Most Advanced Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Conatus Pharmaceuticals Inc. Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. T2 Biosystems, Inc. Revance Therapeutics, Inc. Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. Aquinox Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Caesars Entertainment Corporation NewLink Genetics Corporation Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

$ 25.06 $ 5.77 $ 4.43 $ 20.71 $ 5.69 $ 21.70 $ 4.99 $ 16.61 $ 7.85 $ 10.99 $ 4.38

6.33 ▲ 33.80% 1.03 ▲ 21.73% 0.66 ▲ 17.51% 2.14 ▲ 11.52% 0.56 ▲ 10.92% 2.10 ▲ 10.71% 0.46 ▲ 10.15% 1.50 ▲ 9.93% 0.70 ▲ 9.79% 0.98 ▲ 9.79% 0.39 ▲ 9.77%

Most Declined Strongbridge Biopharma plc $ 2.50 Fulgent Genetics, Inc. $ 10.35 Oncobiologics, Inc. $ 2.33 DAVIDsTEA Inc. $ 6.80 Sears Holdings Corporation $ 8.79 ProShares UltraPro Short NASDAQ Biotechnology$ 22.18 Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. $ 11.90 Destination Maternity Corporation $ 5.52 VisionChina Media, Inc. $ 4.72 Vanguard Natural Resources LLC $3 Diana Containerships Inc. $ 3.08

1.10 ▼ 30.56% 1.44 ▼ 12.21% 0.1775 ▼ 7.08% 0.50 ▼ 6.85% 0.61 ▼ 6.49% 1.53 ▼ 6.45% 0.70 ▼ 5.56% 0.32 ▼ 5.48% 0.27 ▼ 5.41% 0.17 ▼ 5.36% 0.16 ▼ 4.94%

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Too good to be true? It probably is! By John Smith THE National Police received a formal request from Germany through Europol to investigate one particular case of internet fraud and ended up arresting 31 people in Spain. Basically, all of those arrested were involved in what tends to be known as a

It appears that at least 34 victims from 17 different countries had been conned into parting with some €5 million.” Nigerian letters scam whereby huge numbers of e-mails are sent out indiscriminately inviting individuals to assist in smuggling money from one country to another with the promise that they would receive a significant portion of the liberated funds. In this instance however, the Spanish conmen were more sophisticated and rather than just send out huge numbers of emails, they purchased information about potential victims on the ‘dark net’ which allowed their approaches to be tailored to the individuals and therefore more believable. In the case of the German complainant, he

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INTERNET FRAUD: Some victims are hooked by greed. was persuaded to assist a so-called Americ a n s o ldie r w ho ha d be e n s e rving in Afghanistan and wanted to transfer money from that country to Europe in euros and af-

ter investigating the records of those arrested, it appears that at least 34 victims from 17 different countries had been conned into parting with some €5 million.

In some situations, individuals were encourage to journey to Spain where they wer e t aken t o speci al l y set up off i ces, signed fake documents and handed over funds all at very short notice when tired or suffering from jet lag whilst those they were meeting, suddenly disappeared. One American was reportedly defrauded of $1.7 million (€1.62 million) in a scam involving the daughter of a Vietnamese businessman who was trying to get her father released from prison where he was being unfairly held and she promised to let the victim have half of his fortune. Officers raided 16 properties where they discovered fake banknotes, 1,500 letters ready to be dispatched, documents implicating those arrested, computer records, cash and paper which could be used in a ‘switching operation’ where packages of bank notes become blank paper. Considering that this type of fraud has been going on for years and has been heavily publicised it is a lesson to all that it still nets money for the fraudsters and as the basic concept involves the victim agreeing to become involved in an operation which may involve t he i l l egal m ovem ent of cash f r om one country to another, any sympathy that may be felt for them, may also be tempered by that knowledge.

European governments lose out on VAT AS more and more sales of goods are made through the internet, a major problem concerning collection of VAT is emerging which can cost governments billions of euros. If a retailer within the European Union sells a VAT-able product to an individual (rather than another VAT registered company) in another EU country, then it should charge VAT as if the sale had been made within the country that the seller is based. However if the company is not based in the EU and sells to a consumer in the EU then it is impossible for it to charge VAT unless it goes to the trouble of registering for VAT in the country that it is supplying. In theory, the post office or the company delivering the goods should collect the VAT involved or at least some form of import duty and failing that, the recipient should contact customs and revenue and volunteer to make the relevant payment. The reality is that a lot of revenue is being lost by a number of countries and whilst individual amounts may be small, the annual total in the UK alone is estimated at £1.5 billion (€1.78 billion) per annum and this will obviously reflect across Europe. Wha t m a n y o f u s d o n ’t rea lis e is th at companies like Amazon don’t just sell their

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By John Smith

VAT AVOIDANCE: On stock shipped from the Far East. own product but they also act as portals for sellers around the world and whilst an order ma y b e pla c e d through a n A ma z on s ite

based in the EU, goods may be dispatched and supplied by countries in the Far East or even America and whilst there may be heav-

ier delivery charges, savings on VAT could be significant. I n t he case of Ebay, ever y i t em sol d comes from an independent source and unless it is a company registered for VAT, none finds its way to the exchequer of the country to which the goods are dispatched. One argument goes that not only is this VAT avoidance increasing the burden of debt on governments it is also making it more difficult for local business to compete on price if they are having to charge a fifth or more extra. Individuals are quite happy to take advantage of this opportunity and with the speed of deliveries nowadays, whilst there may be a few days extra to wait, it is not an insurmountable problem. Now Britain at least is going to look at this more closely and the Public Accounts Committee which has considerable influence intends to question the National Audit Committee and also HM Revenue and Customs to see what they are doing to try to stamp out the problem. Legislation does exist to pass the charges on to website managers such as Amazon and Ebay but what is possible in theory is likely to be much more difficult in practice and in the event that Britain leaves the free trade mechanism when it leaves the EU, the situation could become even more confused.

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EU Court of Justice orders full refund of Spanish mortgage floor clauses

RULING U-TURN: Means banks have to pay back all money paid by clients. By Pellicer Heredia THE European Court of Justice (EJC) has declared that the decision of the Spanish Supreme Court Ruling held on May 9, 2013 was limited, and the terms and conditions and indeed the use of the ruling were unfair. Not only did the ruling provide incomplete and insufficient protection for consumers, it limited the amount that clients could claim back when trying to recover the money paid in relation to overpaid mortgages. Basically, that meant that those affected by the ground floor rate clause could only reclaim any overpaid money after May 9, 2013 irrespective of whether they had paid more before this date. This new ruling is a total Uturn and will mean that banks will now have to pay back – to the last euro – all of the money

paid by the clients from the date that overpayment took place, rather than from May 9, 2013. This decision applies to the whole of the European Union and especially in Spain, finally ending a long legal battle. This new ruling represents a clear victory for customers and consumers against banks. According to the Bank of Spain report, the banks will have to return close to €7.5 billion to all the customers that have been affected. This decision is legally binding - meaning that it affects both the pending cases and any future proceedings that have not yet been reviewed. However, with regard to final judgments, this issue is still controversial. Our team of legal experts will negotiate with the bank on your behalf and can even sue the bank in order to save you money on each monthly install-

ment due to the fact that the interest you pay is probably greater than the official interest stated by the European Bank Central. We firmly believe that most of the ‘threshold clauses’ that reflect mortgage contracts are unfair and customers of banks are at a disadvantage and penalised for their lack of knowledge in financial matters. At Pellicer & Heredia we can give those affected by the mortgage clause the opportunity to check your deeds to make sure whether there is a mortgage floor rate. If so, you could then ask the Bank to reimburse the money that is being taken because of that abusive clause. For more information, please contact us on 965 480 737, mobile 606 056 282, or send an email to info@pellicerheredia.com and our team of specialists will be able to assist you.

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Long lives of utter bone idleness LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

extension of public school debating societies - and just about as useless. As most of the privileged are on the ‘blue team,’ this leads to the ‘red side’ resorting to decisions instigated by the politics of envy and often barely disguised hatred - none of which does the country any good whatsoever. As I have stated on numerous occasions, the world is a business. Highfalutin individuals, who act like children, and are often morally immature, don’t fit the modern day bill at all. Good luck to President elect Trump and his board of directors (including ‘Mad Dog!’). May he

run his section of corporation Earth with shrewd acumen, fairness and as much moral and physical profit for its shareholders as possible. Well, here it comes 2017AD. Reads like a Sci Fi number (to me anyway!) What an exciting future we Brits have in store. Freedom

from Brussels. A dramatically changing planet. Hopefully controlled borders and, PG, an iron fist for those who would do us harm. All this, plus Theresa May’s choice of high heels. What more can we ask? Happy New Year to us all. Let us hope that peace, harmony and the survival of our culture will be the order of the day. Keep the Faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

AT long last we will start a New Year with business people at the helm of our most powerful ally. Let’s hope this trend spreads to more of our leading nations. Politicians simply can’t hack it.

Most of them are so out of touch with the real world, they don’t have a clue how to make it a success. So-called diplomatic expertise and political solutions are positively old hat. Although they do have their place, they are about as far removed from effectively creating a thriving society as Jeremy Corbyn is from ever becoming prime minister (and it doesn’t get any further than that!) Most of the members of this outdated profession are cosseted dinosaurs, raised in an entanglement of old boys’ networks with basically three objectives in mind; power, prestige or lives of utter bone idleness. Parliament is nothing more than their playground, merely an

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Pristine slopes and a long season IN radical contrast to last season , t h i s y e a r Sie rra Nevada has leaped into full throttle with exceptionally snowy conditions and as of December 1, over 70kms of pristine skiable slopes were already open including the Lagun a d e l a Ye g u a s an d Montebajo areas - all within the first week of opening! On the run-up to Christmas, there was almost 100kms of slopes open! With su c h sp e c t a c u lar conditions already, why not check your calendars and get in t o u c h wi t h Sierra Essence and the British Ski Center to arrange a visit! As usual Sierra Nevada is planning a typically long season, running up to the beginning of May 2017. Friends and family travelling in f r o m t h e UK w ill find a good choice of flights into Malaga airport, and do also remember that Granada airport is barely 40 minutes’ drive from the resort, with direct flights from London City airport. From February

4, 2017 easyJet will be offering three direct flights p e r w e e k fro m L o n don Gatwick. If y o u are u n d e c ide d when to travel and are flexible with your dates, then it is re c o mmen d e d to v i s it during the quieter periods such as the weeks leading up to Christmas, from midJanuary to early February or fro m th e s e c o n d w e e k of March onwards. This season’s big event is the 2017 World Freestyle and Snowboarding Championships which run from the March 7-19, 2017. This will be a superb opportunity to witness the incredible skills, acrobatics and general madn e s s o f th e w o rld ’s t op free s ty lers in c lu d ing Britain’s own Billy Morgan. A cc o mmo d atio n ra te s during this period are surprisingly reasonable, and it is not anticipated that the resort will be too busy, so it’s definitely worth a visit then. R eme mb er th at S ie rra

Nevada’s long season is due principally to statistically heavy late snowfalls, a typically dry regional climate tha t me a ns muc h le s s a tmospheric moisture to affect the snow, high altitude, long s unny da ys , qua lity snow and cheaper deals. For detailed resort information, competitive holiday accommodation options, ski/snowboard tuition, webcams and snow reports, please refer to any of our interlinked websites: w w w. s i e r r a e s s e n c e . c o m , www.sierranevada.co.uk and www.britishskicenter.co.uk. Sierra Essence can also a rra nge your lift passes, transporta-

tion requirements as well as any créche bookings to look after the younger members of the family. For s k i and s now board tuition, the British Ski Center team is back in full force w ith fam iliar fac e s from previous seasons. All tuition enquiries may be directed to info@britishskicenter.co.uk, (Tel: 670 461 330).

SIERRA NEVADA: Skiers benefit from a longer season.

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Pensions, news & showers Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man SO Christmas is over - thank goodness! Time to reflect on the last year and some of the things that made me grumpy. I’ve mentioned pensions before but this week I saw that the UK government want to put into place a billion pound fine if companies ‘mess about’ with pensions whilst specifically mentioning slippery Phillip Green. Well how about how the UK government ‘messed about’ with millions of people’s pensions? Hard working individuals may have been reckoning on getting their pension at 60 for women and 65 for men. They may have wanted to invest in a little retirement home in Spain or just retire. Then BANG they are told ‘you aren’t getting it till you are 67 or older.’ How is that fair? I don’t see much difference between them and the scumbags that nick pension funds! There is a phenomenon happening now which is fake news stories that are cropping up. It seems now anyone can say anything about anyone and it immediately becomes the truth. Shove it on Facebook or Twitter and it’s not just Joe public doing it. There was a story

last week where a guy goes in to a pizza place with an assault weapon because he read that Hillary Clinton and her campaign manager, John Podesta, were running a paedophile ring from there. How crazy and dangerous is this? An absolute lie but it becomes the truth because it was read on the internet and it can’t be stopped as the public demand to know everything now without filters and checks. My ongoing battle with hotels continues. I just got back from the UK. I stayed at a hotel in Maidenhead. I have been using them for years. But now everything is about health and safety. I had a room with a walk in shower. Well it was ridiculous. The water was lukewarm at best and the flow was… Well, put it this way - if I was an urologist I’d be recommending surgery or at least some kind of tablets. I, of course, mentioned it to the manager who told me it was a recommended temperature in case people got scalded. I’m an adult. I know how to control the temperature on a shower. What you can’t do is make me take a trickly, lukewarm shower. Plus, as it was Christmas week on Friday and Saturday there were company parties going on and on and on which involved a lot of shouting and screaming till 3am. I, of course, let them know my thoughts about that too and I did get a discount. Happy New Year everyone.

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High risk areas AS part of the series, we answer some common driving questions and keep you updated on the latest driving and road news kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

RISKIEST ROADS: Include the N-332 and V-31.

THE latest incident report released for Spanish roads shows there are now some 3,264km of road classed as being of ‘high’ or ‘very high’ risk due to the number of recorded incidents. Whilst this is still a high figure, it is a slight decrease on 2015. The report looked at 24,805km of roads and examined the risk by assessing the number of recorded incidents and injuries or fatalities over the last three years. Looking at the severity of the accident, they then calculated the data into a ‘Risk Index’ based on the number of fatal and serious accidents occurring in relation to the number of vehicles. A total of 4,101 incidents occurred on the national road network in the years 2013, 2014 and 2015, of which 1,036 were fatal incidents resulting in 1,219 deaths. There were 3,065 incidents classed as serious with 4,077 people seriously injured. Looking at these figures the report concluded there are 77 ‘high risk’ sections of the

roads looked at, with 17 ‘black spots.’ Statistically, the most dangerous section of the Spanish road network is the N-435 between kilometre 33.4 and 45.9 in Badajoz. This stretch of road has seen five serious incidents between 2013 and 2015, resulting in three deaths and four serious injuries. An average of 2,844 vehicles use this stretch daily. The number of incidents involving motorcycles has continued to increase. Since 2003, the number has almost tripled in the case of serious or fatal incidents. It means that in 2015, around one in every five fatal or serious accidents involved a motorcyclist. The N-332 between kilometre 220.5 and 225.6 in Valencia and the V-31 between kilometre 0 and 5.7, also in Valencia, are two locations noted for the high amount of incidents involving motorcycles and scooters. Incidents involving heavy goods vehicles account for around 22 per cent of the total of fatal and serious incidents.

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Licence exchange not so easy YOU recently answered a query about the Spanish driving licence. I am 72 years old and my British licence runs out at the end of next year. We have decided to live in Torrevieja but at the moment we do not have official residencia. I need to change to a Spanish licence and I had the impression from you that it is only a medical and coordination exam. I thought I would have to go to ‘trafico’ in Alicante and fill out many forms. Is this not the case? C B (Costa Blanca) I am very sorry to have misled you and the earlier questioner. It is only licence renewals that are done by the single application through the Medical Centre. The first time exchange indeed requires, as you say, a

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

personal visit to the Traffic headquarters in Alicante, with forms to fill in.

Be warned that, in order to exchange your valid EU licence for a Spanish licence, you must first be officially resident in Spain. This means the Certificate of Residence for EU Citizens. Once you have this you can apply for the exchange.

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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9:30am Lorraine 10:25am Free Willy 3: The Rescue 12:10pm Mr Bean’s Holiday 1:50pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:05pm ITV News London 2:15pm Peter Pan 4:15pm Midsomer Murders 6:15pm ITV News London 6:30pm ITV Evening News 6:50pm The Amazing Spider-Man 2 9:30pm Emmerdale 10:00pm Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 12:00am ITV News Mark Austin presents the latest headlines from around the world. 12:20am Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 1:20am The Chase 2:05am Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly. Join in now at Jackpot247.com.

7:45am Coastal Path 8:15am Great British Menu 8:45am Herbie Goes Bananas 10:15am This Farming Life 11:15am Money for Nothing 12:15pm A Distant Trumpet 2:10pm Hidalgo 4:15pm Nature’s Weirdest Events 5:00pm Inside the Factory 6:00pm Tribes, Predators and Me 7:00pm New Zealand: Earths Mythical Islands 8:00pm To the Manor Born: 1979 Christmas Special 8:30pm University Challenge 9:00pm Robot Wars: Battle of the Stars 10:00pm Charlie Brooker’s 2016 Wipe 11:00pm Cunk on Christmas 11:30pm Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story 12:30am A Gert Lush Christmas 1:30am Dragons’ Den 2:30am The Great Christmas Bake Off 3:30am Doctor Who

9:00pm King George and Queen Mary: The Royals Who Rescued The Monarchy 10:00pm Flying Scotsman From the Footplate 11:00pm The Queen Mary: Greatest Ocean Liner 12:00am Billy Fury: The Sound of Fury Documentary which recounts the story of Billy Fury and the birth of British popular music. 1:25am Flying Scotsman From the Footplate 2:25am James May: The Christmas Reassembler 3:00am Rome’s Invisible City 4:00am King George and Queen Mary: The Royals Who Rescued The Monarchy 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 Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:50am You’ve Been Framed! Gold 8:40am Emmerdale 9:10am Britain’s Got More Talent 10:05am Ninja Warrior UK 11:05am Catchphrase 11:50am Looney Tunes: Back in Action 12:50pm FYI Daily 12:55pm Looney Tunes: Back in Action 1:40pm Emmerdale 2:10pm You’ve Been Framed! 3:15pm Hairspray Live! 5:55pm Catchphrase 6:55pm Happy Feet 7:55pm FYI Daily 8:00pm Happy Feet 9:00pm Quantum of Solace 10:00pm FYI Daily 10:05pm Quantum of Solace 11:15pm Celebrity Juice 12:20am The Keith Lemon Sketch Show 12:50am Family Guy 1:20am Family Guy 1:45am Family Guy

7:00am You’re Only Young Twice 7:25am Mutiny on the Buses 8:25am FYI Daily 8:30am Mutiny on the Buses 8:55am Agatha Christie’s Marple 10:55am Heidi 1:05pm Agatha 2:10pm FYI Daily 2:15pm Agatha 3:05pm Agatha Christie’s Marple 5:00pm Carry on Screaming 6:05pm FYI Daily 6:10pm Carry on Screaming 7:00pm Lewis 9:00pm Les Dawson Forever 10:00pm Foyle’s War 12:00am Lewis 2:00am Foyle’s War 3:50am Wycliffe Another chance to see the pilot episode of the West Country detective drama. 5:15am Wycliffe Drama series about a Cornwall police detective.

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Short Circuit 2 The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Great Muppet Caper The Net A Place in the Sun Posh Pawn at Christmas Channel 4 News The Simpsons The Simpsons Hollyoaks The Ballroom Boys Location, Location, Location 19 Kids and Counting Bruce Springsteen It Was Alright in the 1970’s Father Ted The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest The Windsors Christmas Special Ep 1 Jamie’s Comfort Food Location, Location, Location

8:35am Noddy: Toyland Detective 8:55am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9:05am Wissper 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:35am Paw Patrol 9:50am Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:00am Toby’s Travelling Circus 10:15am Jelly Jamm 10:30am SpongeBob Squarepants 10:48am SpongeBob Squarepants 11:05am World’s Strongest Man 2016 12:05pm West Side Story 3:05pm The Family Man 5:25pm Serendipity 6:25pm Five News Update 6:30pm Serendipity 7:10pm Battlebots: World Championship 8:00pm World’s Strongest Man 2016 9:00pm Biggest Dog in the World 10:00pm The Adele Story 11:35pm World’s Greatest Divas 12:35am Lip Sync Battle UK Xmas Special

The Professionals Quincy, M.E. Ironside The Professionals British Superbike Championship Review 2016 Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Quincy, M.E. Ironside Bond Girls are Forever Everything or Nothing: The Untold Stories of 007 FYI Daily Everything or Nothing: The Untold Stories of 007 Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Cannonball Run II FYI Daily Cannonball Run II Beetlejuice FYI Daily Beetlejuice Body of Lies FYI Daily Body of Lies When Football Changed Forever

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Jurassic Park The Lost World Jurassic Park III Jurassic World The Top Ten Show 2016 4:00pm Jurassic Park 6:10pm The Lost World 8:20pm Jurassic Park III 10:00pm Jurassic World 12:10am Taken 1:55am Gone in 60 Seconds

7:50am Norbit 9:40am The Apartment 11:50am The Bad Education Movie 1:30pm Daddy’s Home 3:20pm Superbad 5:20pm Magic Mike XXL 7:20pm The Bad Education Movie 9:00pm Daddy’s Home 10:45pm Beverly Hills Cop 12:35am Beverly Hills Cop II 2:30am Beverly Hills Cop III 4:20am Two Night Stand 5:55am Curse of the Pink Panther

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Hollyoaks Charmed Charmed The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Paws Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts Baby Daddy Baby Daddy The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs 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 Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Ice Age: Continental Drift Gogglebox The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Naked Attraction Tattoo Fixers

7:00am Kung Fu Panda 3 8:45am The Top Ten Show 2016 9:00am The Jungle Book 11:00am Zootropolis 1:00pm Truth 3:15pm Deadpool 5:15pm The Jungle Book 7:15pm Kung Fu Panda 3 9:00pm Deadpool Marvel’s wisecracking antihero plots revenge on the villain who left him hideously disfigured. 11:00pm Truth 1:10am How to be Single A newly single young woman hits the Manhattan bar scene with the help of her hard-partying pal. 3:05am Anti-Social 5:05am Zootropolis A rookie rabbit cop and a sarcastic fox team up to solve a missing-animals case that goes all the way to the top.

THURSDAY TV

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE SmackDown! Football Premier League 100 Club Barclays Premier League World Football The Premier League Years Cricket Live World Darts Championship 2017 Football Gareth Bale: Year of the Dragon Premier League Review Premier League Match Pack Football Premier League Review Football’s Greatest Barclays Premier League World Premier League Review Football’s Greatest Teams

Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Cricket’s Greatest Great Sporting Moments Cricket Gold Shorts Cricket Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Jack: Portrait of an Artist England Women’s Winter Tour Boxing Cricket England Women’s Winter Tour Cricket World Rugby Show Cricket’s Greatest Cricket Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments

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Natural World Great British Menu Great British Menu Short Circuit This Farming Life Money for Nothing 84 Charing Cross Road Ladies in Lavender Nature’s Weirdest Events Inside the Factory Flog It! The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl Roald Dahl’s Esio Trot Judi Dench: All the World’s Her Stage The Real Marigold on Tour QI Dara O Briain Crowd Tickler Live Stag Stag Stag Victorian Bakers at Christmas Wild Tales From the Village

10:00am Shark Tale 11:20am Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers 11:50am Flushed Away 1:10pm Bargain Hunt 2:10pm BBC News 2:25pm BBC London News 2:35pm The Moonstone 3:20pm Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom 4:40pm Stick Man 5:10pm Wreck-it Ralph Affectionate animated ode to computer games past and present. 6:45pm Pointless 7:30pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team. 7:45pm BBC London News 8:00pm Celebrity Mastermind 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Captain America - The Winter Soldier 11:40pm BBC News 11:50pm BBC London News 12:00am Still Game

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7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 12:00pm Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 2:05pm All Star Family Fortunes 2:50pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm ITV News London 3:05pm The Dam Busters 5:30pm Midsomer Murders 7:25pm ITV News London 7:40pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 11:40pm ITV News 12:05am Jaws 2 2:10am Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly. Join in now at Jackpot247.com. 4:00am ITV Nightscreen

8:40am Emmerdale 9:10am Britain’s Got More Talent 10:05am Ninja Warrior UK 11:05am Catchphrase 11:50am Inspector Gadget 12:50pm FYI Daily 12:55pm Inspector Gadget 1:30pm Emmerdale 2:00pm You’ve Been Framed! Gold 2:35pm Looney Tunes: Back in Action 3:35pm FYI Daily 3:40pm Looney Tunes: Back in Action 4:25pm Sleeping Beauty 5:25pm FYI Daily 5:30pm Sleeping Beauty 6:05pm The Lion King 7:05pm FYI Daily 7:10pm The Lion King 7:55pm Freaky Friday 8:55pm FYI Daily 9:00pm Freaky Friday 10:00pm Love Actually 11:05pm FYI Daily 11:10pm Love Actually 12:45am Family Guy 1:15am Family Guy

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8:00pm Top of the Pops David Jensen presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 23 December 1982. 9:00pm King George and Queen Mary: The Royals Who Rescued The Monarchy 10:00pm British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves 11:00pm 2016: A Year in the Life of a Year A comic cultural review of 2016, told through mash-up and manipulated archive footage. 11:30pm Strictly Ballroom 1:05am Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand 2:05am Pop Quiz: The Comeback It was the Saturday night smash hit music quiz show that ran for four years between 1981 and 1984.

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Fresh Fields Lewis Heidi Agatha Christie’s Marple Agatha Christie’s Marple Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory FYI Daily Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Carry on Again, Doctor FYI Daily Carry on Again, Doctor Long Lost Family Lewis Ruth Rendell’s Thirteen Steps Down Ruth Rendell’s Thirteen Steps Down Lewis Foyle’s War Wycliffe The Sting FYI Daily The Sting

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The Parent Trap The Simpsons The Simpsons A League of Their Own Cutthroat Island Roald Dahl’s Most Marvellous Book The Secret Life of the Zoo at Christmas Channel 4 News The Simpsons Hollyoaks Noel’s Sell or Swap Live Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown New Year Special Rude Tube Tattoo Fixers at Christmas Celebrity First Dates The Omen The Windsors Christmas Special Ep 2 Countdown

Football Rivalries Classic TT Highlights Quincy, M.E. Ironside The Professionals British Touring Car Championship Review Pawn Stars Minder Quincy, M.E. Ironside Cheyenne Autumn FYI Daily Cheyenne Autumn Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars River Monsters The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo FYI Daily The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Road FYI Daily Road Steve Mcqueen: Motorcycle Movie Star

10:05am Toby’s Travelling Circus 10:15am Jelly Jamm 10:25am SpongeBob Squarepants 11:00am World’s Strongest Man 2016 12:00pm Penguins Make You Laugh Out Loud 1:00pm Santa Makes You Laugh Out Loud 2:00pm Christmas Makes You Laugh Out Loud 3:00pm Labyrinth 5:00pm Planet of the Apes 6:00pm Five News Update 6:05pm Planet of the Apes 7:15pm Battlebots: World Championship 8:00pm World’s Strongest Man 2016 9:00pm Britain’s Cleverest Dog 10:00pm Flowers in the Attic 2: Petals on the Wind 11:00pm Five News Update weather. 11:05pm Flowers in the Attic 2: Petals on the Wind 11:45pm The Blind Side 2:05am Super Casino

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7:00am Apollo 13 9:20am Avengers: Age of Ultron 11:45am Mad Max: Fury Road 1:50pm Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials 4:05pm Marvel’s Avengers Assemble 6:30pm Avengers: Age of Ultron 9:00pm Mad Max: Fury Road 11:10pm The Top Ten Show

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8:10am The Truman Show 10:00am Jerry Maguire 12:30pm Sky Movies 2017 Preview 1:00pm The Intern 3:05pm Ted 2 5:05pm Get Hard 6:55pm The Intern 9:00pm Ted 2 11:00pm Wedding Crashers 1:05am The Night Before 2:50am Planes, Trains and Automobiles 4:30am Sex Ed

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Hollyoaks Charmed Charmed The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Moshi Monsters: The Movie Rude(Ish) Tube Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs 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 Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory Home Alone Tattoo Fixers The Inbetweeners

FRIDAY TV

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The Jungle Book Zootropolis Truth Captain America: Civil War Kung Fu Panda 3 The Jungle Book Zootropolis Captain America: Civil War Deadpool Marvel’s wisecracking antihero plots revenge on the villain who left him hideously disfigured. Truth How to be Single A newly single young woman hits the Manhattan bar scene with the help of her hard-partying pal. Long Way North

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Main Event Barclays Premier League World Premier League Legends Boxing Gold Boxing Gold The Premier League Years Barclays Premier League World Premier League Match Pack Live World Darts Championship 2017 Premier League Match Pack Barclays Premier League Preview The Fantasy Football Club Special Football Carling - In Off the Bar The Fantasy Football Club Special Great Sporting Moments

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Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket Cricket Gold Shorts Cricket Gold Shorts Cricket Gold Shorts Cricket Gold Shorts Cricket Gold Shorts Cricket Gold Shorts Sporting Greats II Sporting Greats II Fights of the Year Rugby Gold Live Top 14 Rugby Lyon entertain Bordeaux-Begles at Matmut Stadium in the Top 14. 10:35pm Rugby Gold 10:45pm Cricket Gold Shorts 10:55pm Cricket New Zealand and Bangladesh meet in their third and final ODI at the Saxton Oval in Nelson.

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen 12:30pm James Martin: Home Comforts 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:15pm Sport Relief 2016: The Final Score 3:15pm The Great Christmas Bake Off 4:15pm Darcey Bussell 5:15pm Final Score 6:20pm Top of the Pops 7:20pm Peter Pan Goes Wrong 8:25pm BBC News 8:35pm BBC London News 8:45pm Pointless 9:35pm Casualty 10:25pm The National Lottery Live 10:35pm Mrs. Brown’s Boys 11:05pm BBC News 11:25pm The Graham Norton Show 12:25am Robbie Rocks Big Ben Live 1:00am New Year’s Eve Fireworks 1:15am Robbie Rocks Big Ben Live Continued

8:30am The NFL Show 9:00am Robot Wars: Battle of the Stars 10:00am Robot Wars: Battle of the Stars 11:00am You Again 12:45pm Gordon Buchanan: Elephant Family and Me 1:45pm Gordon Buchanan: Elephant Family and Me 2:45pm We Dive at Dawn 4:20pm The Eagle Has Landed 6:30pm The Olympic Golden Ball 7:00pm What Women Want 9:00pm Life in Polar Bear Town with Gordon Buchanan 10:00pm Dragons’ Den 11:00pm Match of the Day 12:20am Jools’s Annual Hootenanny 2016 2:25am Best of Glastonbury 2016 4:30am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

8:00pm Show Boat 9:45pm Sounds of the Sixties Tom Jones, the Rolling Stones and Manfred Mann star in archive clips from the 60s. 9:55pm Pop Go the Sixties 10:00pm Dawn French Live: 30 Million Minutes Dawn French in her critically acclaimed one-woman show, 30 Million Minutes. 12:00am Looking for Mr Bond: 007 at the BBC 1:00am Premium Bond with Mark Gatiss and Matthew Sweet 1:55am 2016: A Year in the Life of a Year A comic cultural review of 2016, told through mashup and manipulated archive footage. 2:25am Dawn French Live: 30 Million Minutes 4:20am This is BBC Four

7:35am Swiss Family Robinson 9:55am The Big Bang Theory 10:20am The Big Bang Theory 10:50am Big Miracle 1:00pm Hachi: A Dog’s Tale 2:50pm The Simpsons 3:15pm The Simpsons 3:45pm Muppet Treasure Island 5:50pm Channel 4 News 6:00pm Amazing Spaces Snow Special 7:00pm Winnie-the-Pooh: The Most Famous Bear in the World 8:00pm Britain’s Best Loved Sitcoms 9:00pm Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches 10:00pm Alan Carr’s New Year Specstacular 2016 12:05am Gogglebox 2016 1:35am Big Fat Quiz of the Year 3:30am The Restoration Man 4:25am Location, Location, Location 5:20am Countdown

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7:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:55am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:50pm You’ve Been Framed! 1:50pm Catchphrase 2:50pm Grease Live 5:40pm Happy Feet 6:40pm FYI Daily 6:45pm Happy Feet 7:45pm Kindergarten Cop 8:45pm FYI Daily 8:50pm Kindergarten Cop 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Family Guy 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:55am Family Guy 1:25am Family Guy 1:50am American Dad! 2:50am Celebrity Juice 4:30am The Keith Lemon Sketch Show 5:00am The Almost Impossible Gameshow 5:45am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records

7:00am Judge Judy 7:20am Jane Eyre 9:20am Carry on Up the Jungle 10:20am FYI Daily 10:25am Carry on Up the Jungle 11:10am Lewis 1:05pm Lewis 3:00pm My Life as a Fairy Tale: Hans Christian Andersen 4:55pm Agatha Christie’s Marple 7:00pm Our Queen at 90 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm Midsomer Murders 12:00am Foyle’s War 1:55am Agatha Christie’s Marple Another new case for Agatha Christie’s famous amateur sleuth. 3:40am My Life as a Fairy Tale: Hans Christian Andersen 5:15am Wycliffe Detective drama series.

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The Oddbods Show Nerds and Monsters Horrid Henry Horrid Henry Looped Looped Be Cool, ScoobyDoo! Mystery 101 Adventure Time Adventure Time Thunderbirds are Go Beethoven’s 2nd Mannequin ITV News and Weather Midsomer Murders The Chase ITV News London ITV News and Weather Wos Wrestling Ninja Warrior UK Take Me Out Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 ITV News and Weather The Chase Tipping Point Rebound

2:10pm 2:15pm 3:05pm 4:10pm 4:15pm 6:15pm 7:20pm 7:25pm 9:05pm 10:10pm 10:15pm 11:00pm 12:00am 12:05am 2:15am 3:20am 3:25am 3:55am

The Professionals The Professionals Cash Cowboys Cash Cowboys Storage Wars Storage Wars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Land That Time Forgot FYI Daily The Land That Time Forgot Where Eagles Dare FYI Daily Where Eagles Dare The Green Berets FYI Daily The Green Berets Jaws 4: The Revenge FYI Daily Jaws 4: The Revenge Gangs of New York FYI Daily Gangs of New York Awake FYI Daily Awake Pawn Stars

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Bob the Builder Wanda and the Alien Zack and Quack Seaside Antics Fireman Sam Pip Ahoy! Little Princess Paw Patrol Blaze and the Monster Machines Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom The Fairly Odd Parents The Fairly Odd Parents Ben-Hur Wyatt Earp 5 News Weekend Another Audience with Ken Dodd Ken Dodd... In My Own Words World’s Strongest Man 2016 Football on 5 Pulp Fiction Reservoir Dogs Super Casino

7:00am Hollyoaks Omnibus 9:05am 12 Dates of Christmas 10:55am Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 12:50pm The Big Bang Theory 1:20pm The Big Bang Theory 1:45pm The Big Bang Theory 2:10pm The Big Bang Theory 2:35pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:30pm Big 6:40pm Cars 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm The Inbetweeners Movie 12:00am The Inbetweeners 12:35am The Inbetweeners 1:10am The Inbetweeners 1:45am The Inbetweeners 2:20am The Inbetweeners 2:55am The Inbetweeners 3:30am Rude Tube 5:25am Hollyoaks Omnibus

1:35pm The Fast and the Furious 3:25pm 2 Fast 2 Furious 5:15pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 7:10pm Fast and Furious 9:00pm Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation 11:20pm Furious 7 1:40am G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 3:50am Taken 3

7:15am Zootropolis 9:15am Sky Movies 2017 Preview 9:45am The 33 12:00pm Captain America: Civil War 2:45pm The Top Ten Show 2016 3:00pm The Jungle Book 5:00pm Kung Fu Panda 3 6:45pm The 33 9:00pm Captain America: Civil War 11:30pm Deadpool Marvel’s wisecracking antihero plots revenge on the villain who left him hideously disfigured. 1:20am How to be Single A newly single young woman hits the Manhattan bar scene with the help of her hard-partying pal. 3:15am Deadpool 5:05am Zootropolis

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7:50am Ricki and the Flash 9:40am The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 11:50am The House Bunny 1:35pm Ride Along 2 3:25pm Sisters 5:30pm Bruce Almighty 7:15pm The House Bunny 9:00pm Ride Along 2 10:50pm Sisters 1:00am The Hangover 2:50am Jackass: The Movie 4:25am Jackass: Number Two

SATURDAY TV

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Barclays Premier League Preview Joe Hart: The Italian Job Fnf Highlights The Fantasy Football Club Soccer A.M. Football Gillette Soccer Saturday Football EFL Goals Nissan Game of the Day Nissan Match Choice Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football

Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket Sporting Heroes Time of Our Lives Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Cricket Time of Our Lives Joe Hart: The Italian Job Great Sporting Moments Live Pro 12 Rugby Cricket ICC Cricket Boxing Boxing Gold Factual Football Gold Fights of the Year WWE From the Vault WWE From the Vault Great Sporting Moments

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9:15am Match of the Day 10:40am The Princess and the Frog 12:10pm The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! 1:35pm Revolting Rhymes 2:05pm Revolting Rhymes 2:35pm BBC News 2:50pm The Archbishop of Canterbury’s New Year Message 2:55pm Songs of Praise 3:30pm Countryfile 4:30pm Planet Earth II 6:00pm Monster’s University 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm BBC London News 8:00pm EastEnders 9:00pm Still Open All Hours 9:30pm Sherlock Contemporary crime drama, based on the stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. 11:00pm Mrs. Brown’s Boys 11:35pm BBC News 11:50pm BBC London News 12:00am Match of the Day 2 1:05am Peter Pan Goes Wrong

7:00am Countryfile 7:55am Camelot 10:45am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:15pm New Year’s Day Concert Live From Vienna 2017 1:45pm Grand Tours of Scotland 1:55pm Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty 3:40pm Talking Pictures 4:10pm Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 5:55pm The Archbishop of Canterbury’s New Year Message 6:00pm Wild Tales From the Village 7:00pm Croft and Perry: The Sitcoms 7:50pm Dad’s Army 8:25pm Dad’s Army 9:00pm Dragons’ Den 10:00pm Thailand 11:00pm What We Did on Our Holiday 12:30am The Real Marigold on Tour 1:30am Judi Dench: All the World’s Her Stage

4:20am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. 8:00pm New Year’s Day Concert From Vienna 2017 10:00pm Flying Scotsman 11:00pm I’m Not in Love: The Story of 10cc 12:00am Top of the Pops 12:35am Top of the Pops David Jensen presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 23 December 1982. 1:05am Pop Charts Britannia: 60 Years of the Top 10 2:35am Forever Young: How Rock ‘N’ Roll Grew Up 3:35am British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves 4:35am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.

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7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:15am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:15pm Mr Bean’s Holiday 2:15pm FYI Daily 2:20pm Mr Bean’s Holiday 3:00pm The Smurfs 4:00pm FYI Daily 4:05pm The Smurfs 5:05pm Nanny McPhee 6:05pm FYI Daily 6:10pm Nanny McPhee 7:00pm Despicable Me 8:05pm FYI Daily 8:10pm Despicable Me 9:00pm Skyfall 10:05pm FYI Daily 10:10pm Skyfall 11:50pm Family Guy 12:20am Family Guy 12:50am Family Guy 1:20am American Dad! 1:50am American Dad! 2:20am The Cleveland Show 2:50am The Cleveland Show 3:20am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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7:00am British Touring Car Crashes and Smashes 7:10am The Professionals 8:00am Minder 8:50am Shed and Buried 9:50am Cash Cowboys 10:50am Cash Cowboys 11:50am Cash Cowboys 12:50pm Pawn Stars 1:15pm Pawn Stars 2:10pm Shalako 3:10pm FYI Daily 3:15pm Shalako 4:25pm Jeremiah Johnson 5:30pm FYI Daily 5:35pm Jeremiah Johnson 6:40pm Chisum 7:45pm FYI Daily 7:50pm Chisum 9:00pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 10:00pm Rugby 11:00pm On Deadly Ground 12:00am FYI Daily 12:05am On Deadly Ground 1:05am 1: Life on the Limit 2:05am FYI Daily 2:10am 1: Life on the Limit 3:25am Tommy Cooper

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Share a Story Super 4 Nerds and Monsters Horrid Henry A Grizzly New Year’s Tale Thunderbirds are Go Adventure Time Carry on Cleo Chopping Block ITV News and Weather All Star Family Fortunes ITV Racing Live Ninja Warrior UK E.T. The ExtraTerrestrial ITV News and Weather Diversity Presents Steal the Show Coronation Street Morecambe and Wise’s Funniest Moments ITV News and Weather Prince Harry Rugby

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Where the Heart is Heartbeat Heidi Heidi Carry on Cruising FYI Daily Carry on Cruising That’s Carry on FYI Daily That’s Carry on Agatha Christie’s Marple Agatha Christie’s Marple Endeavour Birds of a Feather Good Will Hunting FYI Daily Good Will Hunting Lewis Wycliffe May the Best House Win May the Best House Win Homeowners in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk try to win today’s cash prize.

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The Love Bug The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory New Year’s Brunch The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Gogglesprogs Christmas Special Channel 4 News Mirror Mirror Rio 2 Titanic: The New Evidence Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown New Year Special Jimmy Car hosts while Jon Richardson and Richard Osman take on Johnny Vegas and Sara Pascoe. Rude Tube Trigger Happy Christmas Special

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Milkshake Monkey Peppa Pig Bob the Builder Wanda and the Alien Thomas and Friends Blaze and the Monster Machines Football on 5 Football on 5 Big Bash Cricket 101 Dalmatians Dirty Dancing 5 News Dirty Dancing The Adele Story World’s Strongest Man 2016 5 News Weekend Legally Blonde Whitney Autopsy: Whitney Houston’s Last Hours Lip Sync Battle UK Super Casino Now That’s Funny! Divine Designs Paul Binski examines some of Britain’s most fascinating works of religious art.

4:10pm Back to the Future 6:10pm Back to the Future Part II 8:00pm Back to the Future Part III 10:00pm Spectre 12:30am Hitman: Agent 47 2:10am The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 5:30am Back to the Future

8:05am Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story 9:50am Starsky and Hutch 11:45am Meet the Parents 1:45pm Zoolander 3:25pm Zoolander 2 5:15pm Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story 7:00pm Meet the Parents 9:00pm Zoolander 10:40pm Zoolander 2 12:30am There’s Something About Mary 2:35am Starsky and Hutch 4:25am The Heartbreak Kid

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Baby Daddy Suburgatory Rules of Engagement New Girl Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Holiday in Handcuffs Jingle All the Way 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 The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory We’re Going on a Bear Hunt The Big Bang Theory The Inbetweeners 2 The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners

7:00am Kung Fu Panda 3 8:40am Zootropolis 10:40am Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice The Dark Knight squares off against the Man of Steel in the ultimate superhero showdown. 1:25pm Captain America: Civil War 3:55pm The 33 True-life drama about the Chilean mine collapse that trapped 33 poor souls underground for 69 days. 6:10pm The Jungle Book 8:00pm Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 10:45pm Captain America: Civil War 1:15am Deadpool 3:15am Truth 5:30am Long Way North

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Football Football Football Football Football Football The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Live Nissan Super Sunday Live Nissan Super Sunday Live World Darts Championship 2017 Sporting Records An in-depth look at some of the greatest milestones ever recorded in sport. Goals on Sunday Football 2017 begins in the Premier League as Watford play Tottenham Hotspur at Vicarage Road. Football

Cricket Classics Time of Our Lives Sky Sports Years Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Joe Hart: The Italian Job Gareth Bale: Year of the Dragon Sporting Heroes Cricket Classics Time of Our Lives Great Sporting Moments Sporting Records Live Pro 12 Rugby Great Sporting Moments Live NFL Live NFL Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments England Women’s Winter Tour Boxing Gold Boxing Gold Cricket Classics Cricket’s Greatest

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Wanted Down Under 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:15pm BBC London News 2:20pm Father Brown 3:10pm !Mpossible 3:55pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Money for Nothing 5:15pm The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food 6:00pm Antiques Road Trip 6:45pm Pointless 7:30pm BBC News at Six 7:45pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Celebrity Mastermind 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Would I Lie to You? 10:00pm Silent Witness 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:20pm BBC London News 11:30pm Match of the Day 12:50am Eagle Eye 2:40am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:45am BBC News

7:50am Natural World 8:50am Nature’s Weirdest Events 9:50am Over the Hedge 11:05am Megamind 12:35pm Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out 1:00pm When in Rome 2:25pm Coast 3:00pm Snow Babies 4:00pm The Tropic of Cancer 5:00pm Final Score 6:15pm Eggheads 6:45pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Rick Stein’s Long Weekends 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm An Island Parish 10:00pm Britain’s Ancient Capital: Secrets of Orkney 11:00pm Charlie Brooker’s 2016 Wipe 12:00am QI XL 12:45am Dragons’ Den 1:45am Ethel and Ernest 3:10am The Great Christmas Bake Off

9:00pm How the Wild West Was Won with Ray Mears 10:00pm Albert Nobbs Unusual period drama featuring Oscar-nominated performances. 11:45pm Dames of Classic Drama at the BBC David Tennant narrates the story of our dames of classic drama, from a golden age of British television. 12:45am Clara Bow: Hollywood’s Lost Screen Goddess 1:45am The King and the Playwright: A Jacobean History 2:45am Shakespeare’s Mother: The Secret Life of a Tudor Woman 3:45am The Queen Mary: Greatest Ocean Liner 4:45am This is BBC Four

8:25am Lewis v Nico: F1 2016 9:55am The Big Bang Theory 10:20am The Big Bang Theory 10:45am The Big Bang Theory 11:15am Bandslam 1:20pm The Simpsons 1:55pm The Simpsons 2:25pm Parental Guidance 4:30pm Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm Supercommuters: How Far Would You Go? 9:00pm Food Unwrapped Diet Special 10:00pm The Undateables 11:00pm First Dates Hotel 12:05am Tattoo Fixers 1:10am What Britain Bought in 2016 2:05am A Frozen Christmas 3:00am Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 3:50am The Restoration Man 4:45am Location, Location, Location

8:45am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9:00am Wissper 9:10am Peppa Pig 9:30am Paw Patrol 9:45am Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:00am Battlebots: World Championship 10:55am The Wright Stuff Review of the Year 1:50pm Battlebots: World Championship 2:30pm World’s Strongest Man 2016 3:30pm Operation Crossbow 5:45pm The Bridge at Remagen 6:45pm 5 News 6:50pm The Bridge at Remagen 8:00pm Ken Dodd... In My Own Words 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Football on 5 11:00pm Football on 5 11:30pm Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of 2016 2:25am Super Casino

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8:25am Emmerdale 8:55am Coronation Street 9:55am You’ve Been Framed! Gold 10:25am Best of You’ve Been Framed! Gold 11:25am The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas 12:25pm FYI Daily 12:30pm The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:40pm Coronation Street 2:40pm Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 3:40pm FYI Daily 3:45pm Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 4:20pm Freaky Friday 5:20pm FYI Daily 5:25pm Freaky Friday 6:25pm King Kong 7:25pm FYI Daily 7:30pm King Kong 10:00pm Family Guy 12:00am American Dad! 12:55am The Cleveland Show 1:55am Two and a Half Men

7:00am Wycliffe 7:55am The Darling Buds of May 9:00am Agatha Christie’s Marple 11:00am Housewife 49 1:00pm An Audience with Victoria Wood 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:10pm Where the Heart is 5:20pm Doctor in the House 5:55pm You’re Only Young Twice 6:25pm George and Mildred 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm Long Lost Family 11:00pm The Bletchley Circle 12:00am Inside Death Row with Trevor McDonald 1:05am Wycliffe 2:45am You’re Only Young Twice 3:10am ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 3:30am Teleshopping

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Max Steel Ninjago Share a Story Be Cool, ScoobyDoo! Mystery 101 Mr. Bean All Star Family Fortunes Superman ITV Lunchtime News Off Their Rockers Diversity Presents Steal the Show Judge Rinder Dickinson’s Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street You’ve Been Framed! Coronation Street The Halcyon ITV News at Ten and Weather Take Me Out The Chase Jackpot247

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The Professionals Minder Quincy, M.E. Ironside Gunsmoke Now Pay Attention 007 Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Professionals The Train Robbers FYI Daily The Train Robbers Cheyenne Autumn FYI Daily Cheyenne Autumn Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Mr. Bean Mr. Bean Billy Connolly’s Tracks Across America An Audience with Billy Connolly The Kingdom Fyi Daily 2017 The Kingdom Rugby Tommy Cooper

11:00pm 1:05am 3:10am 4:40am

Mad Max: Fury Road The Matrix The Matrix Reloaded The Matrix Revolutions The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Mad Max: Fury Road Everest Walking Tall Apollo 13

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

Hot Pursuit Rock the Kasbah Dad’s Army Daddy’s Home Grimsby Rock the Kasbah Dad’s Army Daddy’s Home Brüno Grimsby Loser Brüno The Benchwarmers

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Rules of Engagement Charmed Hollyoaks Moshi Monsters: The Movie Charmed Charmed 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 The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Ice Age: Continental Drift Rude Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers on Holiday

9:15am Captain America: Civil War 11:45am Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 2:30pm The Jungle Book 4:30pm Kung Fu Panda 3 6:15pm My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 8:00pm Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice The Dark Knight squares off against the Man of Steel in the ultimate superhero showdown. 10:40pm Captain America: Civil War 1:10am Deadpool 3:10am My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 5:00am The Jungle Book Reimagining of the classic family tale about an orphaned boy brought up in the jungle by animals.

MONDAY TV

7:00am Goals on Sunday Rpt 8:00am WWE Raw 9:00am Soccer AM: The Best Bits 2016/17 9:30am Football 10:00am Football 10:30am Soccer AM: The Best Bits 2016/17 11:00am Football 11:30am Football 12:00pm Goals on Sunday Rpt 1:00pm Football 3:45pm Football 6:00pm Football 9:00pm Live World Darts Championship 2017 11:30pm Nissan Match Choice 12:30am Football 1:00am Football 1:30am Football 2:00am Football 2:30am Football 3:00am Football West Bromwich Albion host Hull City at the Hawthorns in the Premier League. 3:30am Sporting Records 4:00am The Premier League Years

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Cricket Classics Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Cricket Gold Shorts Cricket Gold Shorts Cricket Gold Shorts Cricket Sporting Records Fights of the Year Cricket NFL Highlights NFL Highlights Cricket More Than a Game Scottish Football Round Up Sporting Greats II Great Sporting Moments Soccer AM: The Best Bits 2016/17 Scottish Football Round Up Great Sporting Moments Cricket Scottish Football Round Up Great Sporting Moments

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Wanted Down Under 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Father Brown 3:30pm !Mpossible 4:15pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Silent Witness 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News 11:45pm Mrs. Brown’s Boys 12:20am Little Fockers

8:30am Caught Red Handed 9:00am Winter: Earth’s Seasonal Secrets 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm Coast 1:10pm Confessions of a Shopaholic 2:45pm Great Bear Stakeout 3:45pm The Tropic of Cancer 4:45pm A Place to Call Home 5:30pm A Place to Call Home 6:15pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Rick Stein’s Long Weekends 9:00pm The Great Interior Design Challenge 10:00pm Yellowstone 11:00pm Revolting 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am NFL 1:05am Dragons’ Den 2:05am The Real Marigold on Tour 3:05am Whites v Blacks: How Football Changed a Nation

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Secrets of Bones 9:00pm The Last Days of the Liners 10:00pm Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here 11:00pm Ben Building: Mussolini, Monuments and Modernism 12:30am Horizon Series exploring topical scientific issues. 1:30am A Very British Renaissance 2:30am Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here 3:30am The Last Days of the Liners 4:30am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.

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 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 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 Britain as Seen on ITV 9:00pm Paul O’grady: For the Love of Dogs New Year Special 10:00pm Robson Crusoe: A Surprising Adventure 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:40pm Wilderness Walks with Ray Mears 12:10am Trawlermen Tales 1:10am Jackpot247

7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am The Cube 8:15am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:35am Psych 11:25am Scorpion 12:25pm Who’s Doing the Dishes? 1:25pm Emmerdale 1:55pm Coronation Street 3:00pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:00pm Judge Rinder 7:00pm The Guide to You’ve Been Framed! 8:00pm You’ve Been Framed! Gold 8:30pm You’ve Been Framed! Gold 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Bourne Identity 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm The Bourne Identity 12:20am Family Guy 12:50am Family Guy 1:20am Family Guy

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Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy A Touch of Frost Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor in the House You’re Only Young Twice George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Midsomer Murders DCI Barnaby finds a tangled world of crime and intrigue in the art world. The Guilty A Touch of Frost Wycliffe ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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Countdown King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Supershoppers Four in a Bed Channel 4 News Summary Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Countdown A New Life in the Sun A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News How to Lose Weight Well 24 Hours in A and E This is Us the Game Plan The Undateables Bodyshockers

8:30am Milkshake Monkey 8:35am Noddy: Toyland Detective 8:45am Milkshake Monkey 8:50am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9:00am Wissper 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:35am Paw Patrol 9:45am Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:00am Toby’s Travelling Circus 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Kitten Rescuers at Christmas 2:15pm The Hotel Inspector 3:15pm NCIS 4:20pm Abducted 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm To B&B the Best 9:00pm A New Life in Oz 10:00pm Celebrity Big Brother 12:05am Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 1:05am Celebrity Big Brother

Minder Quincy, M.E. The Professionals Ironside Gunsmoke Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Quincy, M.E. Ironside The Professionals Minder Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Mr. Bean Mr. Bean An Audience with Billy Connolly Cliffhanger FYI Daily Cliffhanger Now Pay Attention 007 Minder World Cup Rivalries: England v Argentina

7:00am 8:40am 10:45am 1:40pm 3:35pm 6:05pm 8:05pm 10:00pm 11:55pm 1:45am 3:50am

Sword of Vengeance Dante’s Peak The Patriot John Wick Backdraft Behind Enemy Lines The Day the Earth Stood Still John Wick Max Payne Gone in 60 Seconds Assassin

7:00am Down Dog 8:45am Big Hero 6 Special 9:15am Who’s Harry Crumb? 10:55am Jersey Girl 12:45pm Magic Mike XXL 2:45pm Trainwreck 4:55pm The Holiday 7:15pm Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 9:00pm Magic Mike XXL 11:00pm Trainwreck 1:10am Unfinished Business 2:50am Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life 4:40am Almost Christmas

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Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl Charmed Charmed The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Home Alone The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Carjackers The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers Virtually Famous The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Gogglebox First Dates Abroad First Dates Abroad

7:00am The 33 9:15am My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 11:00am Captain America: Civil War 1:30pm Sky Movies 2017 Preview 2:00pm Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice The Dark Knight squares off against the Man of Steel in the ultimate superhero showdown. 4:45pm My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 6:30pm Captain America: Civil War 9:00pm Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice The Dark Knight squares off against the Man of Steel in the ultimate superhero showdown. 11:45pm Me Him Her 1:30am The 33 3:45am Truth

TUESDAY TV

7:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:15pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:15pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:15pm 8:30pm 11:15pm 12:15am 12:45am

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Cricket Football Football Football Football Football Football Soccer AM: The Best Bits 2016/17 Scottish Football Round Up Football Gold Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Scottish Football Round Up Football Gold Soccer AM: The Best Bits 2016/17 Football Gold Scottish Football Round Up Football Football La Liga World Spanish Football Gold

Cricket Classics WWE SmackDown! Cricket Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments To be Announced Cricket Shorts Gold Great Sporting Moments Cricket Sporting Mavericks More Than a Game Cricket Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Cricket Cricket Cricket Shorts Gold Great Sporting Moments

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Wanted Down Under 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Father Brown 3:30pm !Mpossible 4:15pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 10:00pm Italy’s Invisible Cities 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News 11:45pm A Question of Sport 12:15am The Recruit 2:05am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:10am BBC News

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 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 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 Midsomer Murders. Crime and Punishment 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:40pm The Shawshank Redemption 2:15am Jackpot247 4:00am 1000 Heartbeats 4:50am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

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Wanted Down Under Caught Red Handed See Hear Great British Menu Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Little Women Coast Great Bear Stakeout The Tropic of Cancer A Place to Call Home Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Rick Stein’s Long Weekends The Great Interior Design Challenge Yellowstone Second Opinion Newsnight West Side Stories The Making of a Classic See Hear Muslims Like Us Countryfile This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

7:20am Who’s Doing the Dishes? 8:15am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am The Cube 10:35am Psych 11:25am Scorpion 12:25pm Who’s Doing the Dishes? 1:25pm Emmerdale 1:55pm You’ve Been Framed and Famous! 3:00pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:00pm Judge Rinder 7:00pm You’ve Been Framed! Gold 8:00pm You’ve Been Framed! Gold 8:30pm You’ve Been Framed! Gold 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Bourne Supremacy 11:05pm FYI Daily 11:10pm The Bourne Supremacy 12:15am Family Guy

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Secrets of Bones 9:00pm 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Avalanches 10:00pm James May: The Reassembler 10:30pm Pop Quiz: The Comeback First seen in 1981 Pop Quiz was the BBC’s Saturday night smash hit music quiz show. 11:00pm Big Hits: TOTP 1964 to 1975 12:30am Storyville 1:45am 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Avalanches 2:45am How the Wild West Was Won with Ray Mears 3:45am The Man Who Collected the World: William Burrell

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3:30am

Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy A Touch of Frost Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor in the House You’re Only Young Twice George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs Britain’s Favourite Dogs A Touch of Frost Wycliffe Wycliffe ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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Countdown King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Supershoppers Four in a Bed Channel 4 News Summary Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Countdown A New Life in the Sun A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Location, Location, Location No Offence A Very British Brothel 24 Hours in A and E

8:20am Thomas and Friends 8:30am Milkshake Monkey 8:35am Noddy: Toyland Detective 8:45am Milkshake Monkey 8:50am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9:00am Wissper 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:35am Paw Patrol 9:45am Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:00am Toby’s Travelling Circus 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm Celebrity Big Brother 2:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 2:15pm The Hotel Inspector 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Heart of Murder 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 9:00pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 10:00pm Celebrity Big Brother 11:00pm In Therapy 12:05am Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 1:05am Sex Pod

Gunsmoke Minder Quincy, M.E. The Professionals Ironside Gunsmoke Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Quincy, M.E. Ironside The Professionals Minder Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Pawn Stars Pawn Stars River Monsters Car Crash Britain Caught on Camera Crank FYI Daily Crank 1: Life on the Limit FYI Daily 1: Life on the Limit The Professionals Teleshopping

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Last Knights Arthur and Merlin Cop Out Taken 3 Collateral Damage National Treasure: Book of Secrets 7:15pm The Scorpion King 9:00pm 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi 11:25pm Taken 3 1:25am Self/Less

7:00am Lessons in Love 8:45am Alien Autopsy 10:30am Star Wars: Rogue One Special 11:00am Raising Helen 1:10pm The House Bunny 2:55pm Welcome to Me 4:30pm Star Wars: Rogue One Special 5:00pm Never Been Kissed 7:00pm The Devil Wears Prada 9:00pm Pixels 11:00pm Beverly Hills Cop 12:50am Beverly Hills Cop II 2:40am Beverly Hills Cop III 4:30am Stretch

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Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Charmed Charmed The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Paws Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Carjackers The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Timeless Supernatural The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Captain America: Civil War 9:30am Star Wars: Rogue One Special 10:00am The 33 12:15pm Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 3:00pm My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 4:45pm Captain America: Civil War 7:15pm Kung Fu Panda 3 9:00pm Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice The Dark Knight squares off against the Man of Steel in the ultimate superhero showdown. 11:35pm Warsaw 44 1:45am Truth 3:55am Me Him Her 5:35am Kung Fu Panda 3 The emergence of a new threat forces Po to turn his fun-loving fellow pandas into martial-arts masters.

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Experience Football Football Football Premier League 100 Club The Premier League Years La Liga World Football Football Football La Liga World Football Football Football La Liga World PL Highlights Football Football Football’s Greatest La Liga World Barclays Premier League World Football Barclays Premier League World More Than a Game Sporting Mavericks Football

Cricket Classics Time of Our Lives Cricket Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Sporting Greats Sporting Greats Cricket Cricket Classics Cricket Sporting Mavericks More Than a Game Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket Cricket Classics Cricket Cricket Classics Cricket Day three of the second Test as South Africa host Sri Lanka at Newlands in Cape Town.

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MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

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Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our blessings, all the snow in Alaska won’t make it ‘white’.” Bing Crosby

in history 1170 – Four knights, acting on orders from King Henry II, murdered Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury. 1801 – By an Act of Union Ireland was added to Great Britain to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. 1803 – The US formally took possession of Louisiana after purchasing it from France for approximately $15 million. At 885,000 square miles this almost doubled the size of the US. 1865 – British poet and writer Rudyard Kipling, was born in Bombay, India. He is best known for writing children’s stories such as The Jungle Book. 1877 – It was announced that Queen Victoria had become the Empress of India. 1901 – The Commonwealth of Australia was created with the federation of six former British colonies. Edmund Barton became the first prime minister. 1937 – Welsh actor Sir Anthony Hopkins was born on New Year’s Eve in Margam, a suburb of Port Talbot, Glamorgan. 1958 – The European Economic Community (EEC) was formed by Belgium, France, West Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and The Netherlands to remove trade barriers and coordinate trade policies. 1959 – Fidel Castro led a revolution to drive out dictator Fulgencio Batista and seized power in Cuba establishing a Communist dictatorship. 1965 – The film Doctor Zhiago, starring Omar Sharif and Julie Christie, premiered in New York. 1967 – Donald Campbell was killed at high speed on Coniston Water in his Bluebird K7 whilst attempting to break the water speed record. 1968 – Frank Sinatra first recorded My Way which went on to spend 75 weeks in the UK Top 40. 1973 – Britain, Ireland and Denmark joined as members of the EEC. 1995 – Charlie Chaplin’s second wife Lita Grey died of cancer at the age of 87. 1999 – The euro came into use as the single European currency for 11 nations including Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain. 2000 – A painting by French impressionist Paul Cezanne was stolen from the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford on New Year’s Eve. 2006 – The Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, aged 69, was hung in Baghdad. 2012 – At the age of 86 the founder of Playboy Hugh Hefner, married glamour model Crystal Harris, aged 26, at the Playboy Mansion in LA. 2015 – The WHO declared the Ebola epidemic in Guinea over. Over a two year period 2,500 people died.

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I’ve never met an ugly millionaire. They all look cute. No wonder I married four of them.” Zsa Zsa Gabor

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Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.

TODAY

ANTEQUERA

MALAGA COIN TORREMOLINOS

RONDA

ESTEPONA

BENALMADENA MIJAS

FUENGIROLA

MARBELLA

ANTEQUERA

TOMORROW

MALAGA COIN TORREMOLINOS

RONDA

ESTEPONA

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

BENALMADENA MIJAS

FUENGIROLA

MARBELLA

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Benidorm MAX 18C, MIN 9C Mon - 16 8 S Tues - 16 8 Cl Wed - 15 7 C

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Madrid MAX 15C, MIN 4C MAX MIN

Mon - 12 6 Cl Tues - 12 4 C Wed - 13 3 S Cl Clear,

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Fog,

17 19 S 15 8 C 15 7 C

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IRISH LOTTO

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EURO MILLIONS

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

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UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

SUNNY MAX 17C, MIN 10C

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Bilbao

Almeria TODAY:

Malaga

CLEAR MAX 18C, MIN 9C

TODAY:

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MAX 17C, MIN 6C MAX MIN

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Maximum Ride Directed by: Jay Martin Starring: Allie Marie Evans, Patrick Johnson, Lyliana Wray, Luke Gregory Crosby Based on a series of books by James Patterson the film follows a group of six teenagers – Max, Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gazzy and Angel - who were all infused with avian DVD whilst they were living in an experimental lab which enables them to fly. They manage to escape the lab with the help of the caretaker and live in a safe house in the mountains. That is until the lab guards kidnap Angel, the youngest of the group, and Max is forced into leading the group as they face their worse nightmare on a journey back to the lab to rescue her. Along the way they uncover some of their mysterious past and discover some stunning secrets including the biggest betrayal of all.

Silvia Giner, Actress, December 31

Spanish actress who was born in Seville in Andalusia, worked in Buenos Aires in Argentina but now lives in Madrid. Her film career was launched in Buenos Aires in Argentina after she appeared in the Latin American film Space of Appearances.

Kieron Dyer, Footballer, December 29, 38 Former professional midfielder who played for Ipswich Town’s youth and first teams before being sold to Newcastle United for £6 million, at that time the highest fee paid for an Ipswich player. His career was blighted by injury however he still managed to represent his country on 33 occasions. Ellie Goulding, Singer/songwriter, December 30, 30 Her debut album Lights reached number one on the UK Album Chart in 2010. Her hit singles include Burn, Anything Could Happen and Love Me Like You Do. She performed Elton John’s hit Your Song at the wedding reception of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Lauren Silverman, Socialite, January 1, 40 Better known as Simon Cowell’s other half she was a New York socialite who was married to Andrew Silverman, a friend of Simon’s. She fell pregnant whilst having an affair with Simon Cowell and gave birth to his son Eric in 2014. Michael Schumacher, F1 Racing Driver, January 3, 48 Seven time World Champion who drove for Ferrari on the Formula One circuit from 1996 to 2006. He started driving a motorised kart aged just four. Whilst skiing in December 2013 he suffered a serious head injury that left him in a coma for six months. He continues to receive medical treatment and rehabilitation at home. Craig Revel Horwood, Dancer/TV Personality, January 4, 48 Best known as a member of the judging panel for the hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing. He has a reputation for being a harsh critic and a stickler for the rules . He moved to London from Australia when he was in his 20’s seeking more opportunities to dance.

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Unscramble the name of a traditional seasonal folk song (three words): LEGAL NUN DAYS

How does Santa keep the weeds out of his garden? With a Hoe-Hoe-Hoe.

Unscramble the name of a famous Hogmanay tradition (two words): RIOTING TOFFS

A guy bought his wife a beautiful diamond ring for Christmas. A friend of his said, “I thought she wanted one of those pretty four-wheel drive vehicles?” “She did,” he replied, “But where in the world was I going to find a fake jeep!”

Hexagram

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

BLONDE CHAPEL CHEERS (10) CHISEL DEMEAN ICICLE IMPISH JUMBLE NESTLE PATRON

ROTTEN SPECIE TALLOW TEETER TEETHE TENDON TISSUE VACATE WEALTH

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

1 Detour 2 Carrot 3 Orient 4 Deceit 5 Routed 6 Harden 7 Trance 8 Vendor 9 Notice 10 Advent 11 Theory 12 Intent 13 Cereal 14 Entice 15 Income 16 Pariah 17 Iodine 18 Polite 19 Skimpy

YOUR STARS AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Don't chance your plans being disrupted by ill health. Get any problems sorted out now even if you think they are 'nothing'. When you are feeling good it is easy to take that for granted. Fresh foods and air mean more at the moment than making an extra few pounds. Allow others to become involved and give a hand when energy is low because you can easily repay the favour later when your own energy levels are high. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) In this your birthday month, your mind is positively buzzing with ideas. There has been so much progress in your personal life during the past year that it is hard to believe. However, you are capable of being very dynamic and singleminded. This is why, now, you may be patting yourself on the back. Keep colleagues on your side by taking a particular interest in them. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There are moments of boundless energy which really urge you to 'get up and go'. Make use of this at work, where most progress is to be made this week. Be you a politician, pensioner or anyone in between, the opportunities are there to be had. Slow progress on the love front should not see you fretting. At the moment, the priorities are elsewhere. Putting down roots and establishing your position are paramount. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Bring more zip to your life by putting the spotlight on your health. Getting out and about lifts the spirits, while perking up the diet with new foods brightens the system. As energy levels come up this week, be aware of what is happening around you. A chance remark in conversation may bring to light a really great idea for improving your finances. Romance is not exactly sparkling but you have your eye on this area.

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Romance will find you this week if only you are in the right frame of mind. You may be inclined to refuse social gatherings that hold no prospects for you, but don't close the door on anything. The right kind of companions are sometimes found in the strangest places. It is cosy to stay at home but life is all about progress, not stagnation.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The chance to travel seems exciting but can be made even more so by including a few people who are on your wavelength. So busy have you been on the more mundane aspects of life that the 'big picture' may have faded into the background. An early holiday or weekend break opens the mind and gives impetus to any personal plans. Don't be shy when with members of the opposite sex because they have much to offer you spiritually. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) An authority figure may also be seen as a possible romantic attachment. Your talents and charm serve you well when approaching this person. Opportunities need approaching with eyes wide open, however, because they could be timeconsuming and disruptive. Nothing is for nothing, though, and maybe you feel that it will all be worth the effort in the longer term. Financially, keep the ball rolling and contacts current. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Keeping up the activity level physically is really in your best interests this week. It is a pivotal point where your resolutions in this area could fail. With life very busy, it is still important to retain your priorities. A new year promise broken may still be restarted without trauma, just determination is needed. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Does someone in the family need your

attention? Don't begrudge time spent with them, even if you are busy. Consider what you would want others to do if you were in the same position. After all, you love a challenge so see this as a bit of a juggling act. Bringing humour into the equation makes such a difference mid-week when you wonder where it is all going. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) With your enthusiasm socially at a peak, now is the time to get involved with anything that takes your fancy. A project involving music or painting will give you the chance to make new friends. Children and young people fill your time for a lot of this week and certainly give you a reason to smile. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) This week will see more progress on a health issue. Maybe you have recently given up something or taken to the gym. Recent weeks may have conspired to upset your best efforts. It is never too late to make a fresh start, though, especially right now. Someone who gives your confidence a boost also leads you to believe that anything is possible. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Avoid like the plague people who would dampen your spirit. It may not be deliberate but, if you are near repressed or depressed people, it may rub off. Find positive, active people to be near. If you have not started a form of exercise, then now is as good a time as any.

10-Star Quiz QUIZ OUT THE OLD, QUIZ IN THE NEW 1. David Dinkins was sworn in as which US city’s first black mayor on New Year’s Day 1990? 2. Denmark, the United Kingdom and Ireland were admitted into the European Economic Community on New Year’s Day in which year? 3. ‘No New Year’s Day to celebrate. No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away’ are the opening lines of which Stevie Wonder hit single? 4. Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of where on New Year’s Day 1877? 5. Riga is the capital of which country that became the 18th member of the eurozone (euro area) on New Year’s Day 2014? 6. The first edition of which famous newspaper, previously known as the Daily Universal Register, was published on New Year’s Day 1788? 7. Which coin ceased to be legal tender in the UK on New Year’s Eve 1960? 8. Which EastEnders character, who had been played by Pam St Clement since June 1986, was killed off in the special 2012 New Year's Day episode? 9. Which famous inventor demonstrated his incandescent lighting to the public for the first time, in Menlo Park, New Jersey on New Year’s Eve 1879? 10. Which famous music programme was first broadcast on BBC 1 on New Year’s Day 1964 at 6:35 pm? Not a lot of people know that… in Italy, people wear red underwear on New Year’s Eve to bring good luck in the coming year

Answers 1. NEW YORK, 2. 1973, 3. I JUST CALLED TO SAY I LOVE YOU, 4. INDIA, 5. LATVIA, 6. THE TIMES of London, 7. FARTHING, 8. PAT EVANS/BUTCHER/BEALE/WICKS, 9. THOMAS EDISON, 10. TOP OF THE POPS

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 M) 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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION abet able bale bare bate bear beat beer beet belt beta blat brae brat carb crab abler acerb baler beret betel blare blear bleat brace bract caber cable celeb rebec rebel table beater beetle berate rebate treble retable bracelet CELEBRATE ERECTABLE

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

CRYPTIC

Quick

Across:

Across 1 More sage is planted in clockwise rotation (5) 4 Launderer used to be female (6) 9 Building renters are more strict (7) 10 Swagger like Rod (5) 11 Organs will show up in dress rehearsal (4) 12 Overhaul religious ceremony (7) 13 Appropriate for a gymnasium (3) 14 Ring round for a beam (4) 16 Some involve a system that’s effortless (4) 18 Keys get one offer (3) 20 Refuse to accept sink (7) 21 Choose first vacation on the East (4) 24 A musical piece from a potential donor (5) 25 Cigar with revolutionary origin (7) 26 Sidney could be a famous film maker (6) 27 Grow from endless spring (5) Down 1 Ted was terribly worn out (6) 2 Insult leaves a mark (5) 3 Letters from Grenoble for a city in Nevada (4) 5 Took in some Arabs or Bedouins (8) 6 His rare frolicking badgers (7) 7 Row in London park is deplorable (6) 8 Try small Ford for a secret rendezvous (5) 13 A remedy, not a diet change (8) 15 Takes back car sent incorrectly (7)

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1 Melchior, 5 Read, 9 Grabs, 10 Narrate, 11 Nearest, 12 Sales, 13 Assist, 15 Depths, 19 Sport, 21 Elevate, 23 Twaddle, 24 After, 25 Suet, 26 Protests. Down: 1 Magenta, 2 Llama, 3 Hostels, 4 Ornate, 6 Epaulet, 7 Diets, 8 Arts, 14 Storage, 16 Elegant, 17 Sierras, 18 Veneer, 19 Sates, 20 Tide, 22 Altos.

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17 Respected communist is after a party (6) 18 A seat for the judiciary (5) 19 Hire charge included in current allowance (6) 22 Sea-air adds a little weight to one (5) 23 Clues found in a Mickey Spillane novel (4) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 11 represents H and 16 represents V, so fill in H every time the figure 11 appears and V every time the figure 16 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Basis for comparison (8) 7 Utter words (5) 8 Not otherwise committed (9) 9 Long-tailed rodent (3) 10 Let have for a limited time (4) 11 Refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing (6) 3 Deliver to an enemy by treachery (6) 14 Not interesting (6) 17 Utter a sudden loud cry (6) 18 Bestow (4) 20 Take in solid food (3) 22 Inspecting (9) 23 Revolves (5) 24 Larval amphibians (8)

Down 1 Little (5) 2 Opposed to (7) 3 Blunt (4) 4 Thief who steals from someone by threatening violence (6) 5 Strikingly odd or unusual (5) 6 Gliding on ice (7) 7 Division (7) 12 Takes for husband or wife (7) 13 Below (7) 15 Beginning (7) 16 Yellow fruit (6) 17 Look at with fixed eyes (5) 19 Borders (5) 21 Drag a leg (4)

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

1 Regret, 4 Satin, 8 Stamp, 9 Airmail, 10 Indoors, 11 Dawn, 12 Ale, 14 Fare, 15 Lamp, 18 Red, 21 Hark, 23 Regalia, 25 Tidings, 26 Noise, 27 Store, 28 Peanut.

Down: 1 Rustic, 2 Grandma, 3 Employer, 4 Sort, 5 Tiara, 6 Nylons, 7 Salsa, 13 Elegance, 16 Million, 17 Photos, 19 Dress, 20 Parent, 22 Radio, 24 Knee.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Bangle, 3 Frosts, 8 Sleds, 10 Castaña, 11 Emoción, 12 Sueño, 13 Camel, 15 Ganso, 20 Trees, 22 Miracle, 24 Meeting, 25 Niñas, 26 Stoves, 27 Prices. Down: 1 Basket, 2 Nuevo, 4 Risas, 5 Skaters, 6 Season, 7 Scent, 9 Slide, 14 Aderezo, 16 Apron, 17 Stamps, 18 Amiga, 19 Feasts, 21 Spice, 23 Coñac.

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Across 1 Oil (6) 3 Useful (information, advice, tool) (4) 7 Labio (anatómico) (3) 9 Filling (culinary) (7) 10 Butterflies (insects) (9) 13 Ruibarbo (7) 14 Mentira (embuste) (3) 15 Weight (4) 16 To tire (out) (6)

Down 1 Classroom (4) 2 To finish (8) 4 Uña de pie (7) 5 Lion (4) 6 Carpet (8) 8 Cacahuetes (7) 11 Gota (4) 12 To read (4)

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2. Get Organised In the aftermath of Christmas with all those new presents it’s no wonder we feel the need to get organised. One of the best things to do is de-clutter but do it in small steps by limiting it to 10 minutes/one drawer/one room a month so it’s less intimidating and more productive. Involve the children in clearing out old toys and clothes to donate to charity.

5. Get Fit and Healthy Often this goes hand in hand with the resolution to lose weight. Getting fit doesn’t necessarily mean you need to join a gym. Government guidelines suggest we need to be active every day and should aim to participate in 150 minutes of moderate activity per week. To achieve that try to find something you enjoy doing - walking, swimming, cycling, running, dancing, ten-pin bowling or gardening.

8. Volunteer A very thoughtful and rewarding resolution made by many kind-hearted people. According to the volunteering charity TimeBank more people are interested in volunteering in January than at any other time of the year but do they actually do it? If considering it pay a visit to your local volunteer centre to find out about opportunities available.

3. Spend Less, Save More We are often frivolous over the festive period and a quick check of the bank balance often leads to this resolution. Try reviewing monthly spending to see where your money is going then set yourself a monthly budget and stick to it. Planning meals and making a shopping list to control spending and reduce food waste should help save money.

6. Learn Something New Every day’s a school day and we are never to old to learn! Perhaps that’s the thinking of those who make this resolution. In this age of lifelong learning there are lots of opportunities. What about learning another language, how to knit, juggle, cook or belly-dance or learn CPR/first aid? What will you learn in 2017? The world’s your oyster...

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7. Quit Smoking For those who smoke this is often the time of year to seriously consider stopping. Although difficult it’s not impossible. There are many smoking cessation support services provided by the NHS (if you’re in the UK) that you may find helpful. If you need an incentive what about having an extra €1,716 to spend

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9. Fall In Love The singletons out there often pledge to find ‘the one’ and fall in love. Easier said than done though! To increase your chances of finding love in 2017 consider removing negative influences from your life, dating people you wouldn’t usually date, joining an online dating site or participating in a new activity. Widen your horizons and who knows? 10. Spend More Time with Family Perhaps getting together over the festive period or being unable to be with family makes people choose this resolution. So what are you going to do to make it happen? Arrange dates to get together and put them on the calendar - whether it be a visit, an invitation to dinner, a night or a day out. Don’t waste the coming year - figure out what you need to do to make it happen, then do it!

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WHAT a bitter and bigoted person Michael Hill must be (Witchdoctor in a dress: Edition 1641). All that insulting ranting against people of faith on a subject of minimal importance to most people - the ability to go shopping on a Sunday. I have no problem with shops being open on Sundays. People who want to shop will shop and those who want to attend church will do so, and may also shop as well!! As to Mr Hill’s assertion that churchgoers are uneducated, in my experience it is the people who resort to bluster and insult who are uneducated because they are not intelligent enough to hold a reasoned argument. I wish Mr Hill peace and joy at this festive season as we celebrate the birth of Christ although I would anticipate his reply being the same as Ebenezer Scrooge’s - Bah humbug!! Sue McNae, Alicante

Pump failure AFTER 15 years in Spain I have convinced myself of one thing and that is that in matters of protection from flooding self-help is the only help you can depend on! After flooding three times I raised my ground floor by almost a foot back in 2009. Each time I flooded before it was due to pump failure and those failures continue! Last weekend after having kept the constant rain confined to the street for three days the pumps failed and within two hours the water had come up the driveways and into the houses of about 20 properties in Bahia that I know of. I came within two inches of flooding myself so why does the system always fail at crucial times? Many people put boards up to prevent water incursion without realising once the water reaches a certain level it comes up through the ground floor irrespective of any perimeter protection and it just shouldn’t happen! An example of authority indifference was exemplified in 2010 when a cloud burst in August flooded Bahia. When Aqualia were asked why the pumps were never applied, a spokesman simply replied, “It’s August, I don’t have the staff, what do you expect?” What more can I say? Ken Bethell, Puerto de Mazarron

Gone but not forgotten THIS year has seen so many stars leave the stage forever it’s really awful. I know we look back on those who’ve gone every year, but why is it 2016 seems much worse? For me it’s always the passing of the comedy stars that seems to affect me most. The thought that Victo-

Cluster bombers I NEVER thought I would find myself in agreement with one of your articles (Leapy: Edition 1641) but you are spot on about Saudi Arabia. But who were the greater hypocrites? The oh so pious Muslim Princes or the cynical Brits who sold them military airfields and advanced fighter planes? And they still do. The cluster-bombs used by the Saudis in Yemen were made in the

ria Wood won’t be poking fun at all of us in her wonderful way is heart-breaking… the departure of Caroline Aherne and Ronnie Corbett who made us laugh so much. Will we ever see their likes again? Maybe, but I don’t think it will be in my lifetime. How very sad for their families and all of us. Gina, Benidorm

UK. The UK is a signatory to a 2010 international treaty banning the use of cluster munitions. Adrian

The children of today I KNOW we are not the only ones that think all this is so bloody bonkers as to be surreal, but as far as I know not many of us died from playing conkers without crash helmets

and goggles. If it wasn’t so ridiculously pathetic it would be funny and as for cycling, well how the children of today ever get on their bikes after kitting up beats me. Soooo mad, the whole world has it wrong and while they fixate on such stupidities drugs are circulating like smarties in almost every school. Now there is something that needs sorting big time. I can guarantee there are more drug-related deaths in schools than injuries resulting from playing unprotected conkers... it’s pathetically obvi-

ous to anyone that there are a lot of people employed in these departments whose skills (if any) should be employed in other directions or retrained to be of some actual use in society. Caroline

Bah humbug A FRIEND of mine bought a few small Christmas decorations from a market stall the other day. He purchased the products and wished the market trader Feliz Navidad, as you do. The trader was not impressed and told my friend that he did not believe in Christmas, due to his religion and promptly turned his back. Did his religion prevent him from making a few Bob from his Christian punters? No. It smacks of hypocrisy to me! Why couldn’t he have just reciprocated the greeting, or just said nothing? Still, miserable sods are not exempt in any religion. I think he needed a drink. Me, I would have given him the goods back, told him not to volunteer for the diplomatic corps and gone elsewhere but that’s life. Philip, San Fulgencio

Pointless celebs I CAN’T be the only one hoping the antics of idiotic minor celebrities won’t be filling our TV screens as much next year. Too much to hope for? They seem to spend their entire time filming themselves and then posting it online. As if everyone wants to see what they’ve been doing for the last 10 minutes! I know social media is the heart of the world now and I know I’m too old for all that, but it’s a bit depressing when a bit of tomfoolery (or bare flesh) can make a giant section of the whole country seem to stop in its tracks. And then everyone wants to interview them…very very depressing. Bill, via email

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THE Government of Gibraltar is introducing a fee of £25 to issue an Electronic Identity Card to those citizens eligible to obtain one and the renewal fee will be £10. No charge will be made to any person aged 65 or over. With immediate effect the fee for the issue of first time cards will also be £25.

THE first child to be born in Gibraltar on Christmas Day appeared at 8.16am when Nina Rose Roberts weighing 3.6 kilos was delivered in St Bernard’s Hospital to mother Sylvana. Mother and daughter are reported to be well. It is interesting with such a small population that Gibraltar manages to boast a Christmas Day baby each year.

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY runners turned out on the morning of Boxing Day to dispose of as many Christmas calories as possible as some undertook a town circuit whilst others who were more practised or perhaps foolhardy opted for the round the Rock circuit. Many of those taking part also arranged to be sponsored for charity.

THE former Mayor of Gibraltar, well-known character and estate agent, Solomon (Momy) Levy sadly passed away on December 22 at St Bernard’s Hospital aged 80. Still active and proud Chairman of the Gibraltar Branch of the Royal British Legion, he will not only be remembered with affection in Gibraltar, but also in the United Kingdom where his highly spirited appearances in the Channel 5 documentary Britain in the Sun made him stand out. Known for his smart suits and as a regular wearer of a bowler hat as well as being staunchly pro-Gibraltar, Mr Levy will be sadly missed by the entire Gibraltarian community

Spanish position softens slightly over relationship By John Smith DESPITE the fact that the new Spanish Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis Quecedo insists that the Spanish government has not changed its position as far as sovereignty over Gibraltar is concerned, it might be prepared to consider some relationship after Brexit. He continues to argue that Gibraltar is a colony that impinges upon Spain’s rights to manage the area, but does recognise that it is an important fact that in any Brexit negotiation, the wishes of both Britain and Spain need to be considered by the European Union as far as Gibraltar is concerned. The Spanish position has clearly softened since the previous Margallo has been

replaced and it is clear that other parties in the Cortes are not completely blinkered in their view of Gibraltar with the Basque party in particular observing that the whole matter should be about people not territory and without the support of Gibraltarians, nothing could be achieved. The PSOE takes a slightly less helpful position as it agrees that the matter of sovereignty is clearly a matter of Spanish right but also accepts that the workers in the Campo are to a great extent reliant on work on the Rock. After complaints about the manner in which Sr Margallo conducted his almost one man war against Gibraltar, all parties agree that a common policy needs to be agreed.

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THE purchase and rebuilding of the new Calpe House has been followed closely in Gibraltar and people have been encouraged to raise funds for the refurbishment of what promised to be an important place of refuge for those attending hospital in London and their families. As is now sadly well-known, it was revealed recently that asbestos had been found in the building and specialist removal would delay completion by around three months and add several hundred thousand pounds to the cost which is already in excess of £6 million. All of this is old news, but in parliament, prior to the Christmas break, former member of the Gibraltar Social Democrats (GSD) and daughter of the late Sir Joshua Hassan, Marlene Hassan Nahon, now an Independent MP expressed her worry at apparent ‘discrepancies’ in the state-

ments associated with the finding of the asbestos and surveys of the London property. According to the MP, the decision to only undertake a non-intrusive survey of the building was the opposite of what should have happened and Health and Safety guidelines stated Grade II listed buildings should be checked for asbestos. She asked therefore whether the government would launch an enquiry as to why the property was purchased without the recommended procedure being followed and appeared to question the involvement of Albert Poggio, former Director of Government House in Gibraltar who remains involved with the Calpe House Trust. No definitive response was received from government although Minister Bossano highlighted the fact the Calpe House Trust is a private charity and is not an arm of government.

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try increasing your intake of vitamins and minerals including omega three and six as well as green vegetables which are rich in f o l i c a c i d a n d i r o n . Tr y and keep a healthy weight. Being overweight can result in difficulties in getting pregnant, as can being underweight, as both can lead to abnormalities in the menstrual cycle with ovary function deteriorating. Try and stay calm. Stress can cause some hormones to be released inappropriately affecting your chances of falling pregnant.

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Breath test to detect cancer A BREATHALYSER has been developed that uses gold nanoparticles to test if someone has illnesses such as irritable bowel syndrome and cancer. The device, which costs £24 (€28), is reported to have an 86 per cent accuracy in detecting 17 illnesses from a person’s breath, when tried on more than 1,400

patients. Scientists say it works just like a fingerprint as each disease studied had a unique breath print which was detected by the breathalyser. The breath test could be available for use in five years. It’s idea was based around the same theory that dogs can be trained to recognise illness.

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Is your brain triggering the urge to drink? HAVE you had one tipple too many over Christmas? For many, a little indulgence over the festive period is normal, but what happens when that extra drink turns into one too many? A professor at the University of Florida has treated thousands of patients for alcohol use for over 15 years and believes that binge drinking, such as at Christmas, can be a result of the chemicals in the brain. Alcohol releases dopamine giving a happy buzz, but for some, as the brain starts releasing dopamine it is unable to stop and malfunctions, causing the drinker to carry on past the buzz and into intoxication and a compulsion to binge drink can result. This binge drinking can be seen as an addiction and should be treated as such. Binge drinking is classed as drinking at least five or more drinks for men and four for women, on the same occasion on at least one day in the past 30 days. The American Medical Association acknowledged that brains of binge drinkers have a disease but it is still relatively ignored and not seen as a disease

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IT’S happened again. Every time I return to London, it’s the same old, same old. Namely, a minuscule room in a trendy hotel costing an arm and a leg, and where I end up feeling less at home than in my own home! A major bugbear is inadequate soundproofing not just between rooms, but between rooms and corridors, and televisions that can be turned up full volume. Yes, you’ve guessed, noise is my main problem in hotel bedrooms. I go there to sleep, not to listen to an impromptu party outside in the corridor or someone else’s TV – assuming they can get it to work. (Incidentally, on a recent US tour, the Rolling Stones asked not for curvaceous groupies and class A drugs to be left in their hotel rooms but simple instructions how to operate the TV!)

HOTEL ROOMS: Require contortion to get positioned near an acceptable light to read the paper. Another gripe is the lighting. Very few rooms have central ceiling lights, and trying to position yourself near an acceptable side light to read the paper often requires Houdini-like athletic contortions. Some-

times the lighting is so dim you assume the hotel is doing its bit to stop the National Grid shutting down. Yet another pet hate is pillow mountains, shower curtains (uncom-

fortable and unhygienic), gauzy, inadequate curtains, and windows with so much security that any escape in an emergency would be impossible unless you happen to have a hammer to hand.

And hairdryers in hotel bathrooms – what’s that about? How am I supposed to dry myself with something that hasn’t got enough power to dry a mouse? Or use my own hairdryer when the only socket is on the other side of the room from the mirror. Who designs these rooms? One temporary solution? I’ve now devised a ‘hotel kit:’ some bulldog clips to close the inadequate curtains, a Swiss penknife for emergencies, earplugs for noise (of both infrastructure and intimate kinds) and eyemasks (see ‘inadequate curtains,’ above). These are just a few practical issues I’d be really grateful if any hoteliers amongst you out there could consider in 2017. OK, rant over! HAPPY NEW YEAR! Nora Johnson’s psychological/suspense crime thrillers ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.norajohnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99; £0.99) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

A Christmas Tale from Tuscany By Dario Poli (part 2) GIOVANNI’S childhood friend was solidly impressive in a rough checked shirt and a rope holding up his corduroy trousers and wearing thick boots. Of medium height, he had fair wavy hair, ruddy complexion and steely grey penetrating eyes. His handshake, firm but gentle, was his calling card. I sensed immediately this man was built by nature, blessed with an abundance of good health. Wiry and physically strong, a morally incorruptible individual, with genuine spirituality exuding from every pore in his body. He grabbed the ropes, held and restrained the two excited mules. One particularly aggressive mule with his eyes on me, clearly intended to kick me as hard as he could, turning and twisting, to deliver the blow. With Silvio still firmly holding them, they finally calmed down and he amiably conversed with us about the old times and mutual friends. I asked him about local Christmas customs, and he told me about the little town of Castiglione, where at twilight, a man whose identity is known only to the priest, enters the vestry

and is closed inside the wardrobe. After Mass, the congregation leaves the church in procession and find the penitent (the same man who had been closed in the wardrobe) at the door dressed like Jesus Christ. The man leads the procession through the streets of the village wearing a hood to prevent anyone from recognising him and carrying a cross. At the end of the procession the penitent is closed again inside the wardrobe and emerges unseen only late at night. He invited us to enter the ninth century Church, of which he was the keeper. He released the mules and drove them away from the nervous visitors, then with a large metal key unlocked and pushed open wide the huge creaking doors. Once inside, I was met with the pungent smell of incense and as my eyes gradually became accustomed to the darkness, I was able to pick out a white marble altar directly in front of me fully prepared for a Christmas Mass. The interior had been left exactly as it was, as the final celebration of Christmas. There were a number of ornate pil-

lars supporting the wooden beamed roof, and beneath them were several rows of wooden benches for the villagers to occupy during past services. Near one of the pillars a large beautiful crib had been built to celebrate the birth of baby Jesus and was totally illuminated like a stage spotlight, by a penetrating shaft of light emanating Ga rfa gn an a, vi lla ge of from a round stainedCe se ra na . glass window above. With the exception of light comof worshippers from the animal kinging from the entrance, the rest of the dom. The touching and quite amazing church was in almost total darkness. scene of two men, two mules, and a Giovanni and Silvio standing dog, gazing silently and reverently in silently beside the crib made the sign homage at the crib appeared to be the of the cross and prayed. most natural occurrence in the world. The silence was broken by the Had I not seen this event with my echoing sound of hooves clip-clopown eyes, I would never have given ping on the stone floor. this story any credence. The two mules and Silvio’s brown Leaving the church Giovanni and I hunting dog, entered the church and said our goodbyes and in silence calmly ambled down the aisle, then turned towards the path, engrossed in stood silently in front of the crib. our own private thoughts. Before deThe men deep in their meditations scending, I turned and saw Silvio; his were not at all disturbed by the arrival

dog and the two mules, watching us depart framed by the magnificent mountains behind them. Mentally thanking each one of them for sharing with me a little of their living time and giving me a rare glimpse of innocence. The imagery of that special Christmas Eve holiday will be forever engraved in my memory and my heart.

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It’s pantomime time at the Salon Varietes, Fuengirola By John Smith ACCORDING to information received from Salon Varietes, the wicked and greedy Prince John is desperate to become King. Unfortunately, his brother King Richard’s children stand in the way of him taking the throne of England, so he orders the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham to have them kidnapped and disposed of permanently! No need to let historical fact stand in the way of a good pantomime as Richard only had

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Tyson in Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood. This is a fantastic, traditional, fun-filled Panto, with great set pieces, corny gags, song, dance and plenty of audience participation plus a few surprises on the way. Boo, hiss and cheer at the Salon Varietes on January 2 to 5 at 8pm with matinees on January 3 and 5. For tickets call the box office which is open 11am to 2.30pm and one hour before each performance on 952 474 542, or visit www.salonvarietesthe atre.com.

BING ASIAN FUSION: For the very best of mouth-watering delicacies. BING is Fuengirola’s top-class Asian Fusion restaurant. This highly regarded restaurant has decided to delight patrons by opening from 1pm until late at the weekend due to popular demand for its delicious dishes. If it’s outstanding Asian food you’re looking for then you have to get yourself down to Bing. They fuse the very best dishes from China and Thailand, bringing them together to make an explosive combination of mouth-watering delicacies. Everything is made on the premises, achieving that home-made feel that so many Asian restaurants can lack. Bing’s exquisite dishes include Thai Chicken Satay Skewers in a smooth and rich peanut

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THE Oviedo brothers are twins who have been singing since they were four, but became wellknown after Daniel and Jesús now better known as Gemeliers appeared on La Voz Kids in 2014. Although they didn’t win, they were so well received that they quickly signed a record contract and their first album ‘The best is yet to come’ went double platinum in Spain in 2014 and this was followed up by their equally popular album ‘Arabian nights’ the next year. Now they will be touring their third album ‘Gracias’ in 2017 which has also gone double platinum for the sale of 80,000 copies and the twins will be 18 by the time they arrive in Malaga City on May 5 when they appear at 9pm at the Congress Palace. Tickets which cost from €27.50 to €110 are now on sale from the usual outlets.

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ONE OF THE GREATEST: George Michael in concert.

George Michael and Malaga By John Smith DURING his only performance in Malaga in 1989, George Michael played whilst suffering from a detached retina and donated a signed guitar to the city. Despite the fact that he was a big star in the UK, he didn’t

attract a large audience and in fact the concert made a significant loss for the then City Council which had arranged for the gig to take place. As part of the contract, he donated a signed acoustic guitar which was supposed to be auctioned for charity but is now on display in the Youth

Office in Malaga as a piece of cultural heritage although following his sad and early death, the council may need to consider increasing their insurance cover. He has left a huge catalogue of music both from his time with Wham! and his later solo work, some of which

ranks amongst the greatest pop songs of the last 30 years. Whilst he will perform no more, there is little doubt that there will be plenty of good singers presenting their own tribute shows in the coming years on the various Costas.

Snow eve A NEW YEAR’S EVE party will start at 11pm on December 31 in the Plaza del Reloj in Estepona. Hundreds are expected to gather to count in the New Year followed by fireworks and music plus a good coating of artificial snow.

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Audition for Joseph at the Salon Varietes By John Smith ALTHOUGH the first collaboration between Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Likes of Us was not staged at the time, their second effort, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat debuted as a 20-minute piece in 1968 and then grew to the successful two hour musical it is today. Auditions for the presentation of this ever popular show will take place at the Salon Varietes in Fuengirola on December 31 from noon until 5pm and although director Peter Mitchell has already cast Joseph who will be played by Ricki Lavazza, Pharaoh Johnny G and Narrator Peter Height there are still plenty of parts to be filled. Jacob/Potiphar a low baritone (also ensemble) Mrs Potiphar who is beautiful and very sensual (also ensemble) Reuben lead singer In One More Angel in Heaven Simeon lead singer In Those Canaan Days Judah lead singer/dancer in Benjamin’s Calypso Levi Dan Naphtali Gad Asher Issacher Zebulen Benjamin All brothers need to be singers and good movers and there is a need for a 12 female ensemble whose members will play wives, citizens of Egypt 60’s go-go dancers and sing and dance throughout the entire show. In addition, the director will be casting a

children’s chorus which requires excellent singers with a minimum age of eight, who will also sing and dance throughout the entire show.

The production dates will be March 17 to 26 with a matinee on March 25. For more information contact the box office on 952 474 542.

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By John Smith SCOTS around the world will be toasting the life and works of their most famous son Robert (Rabbie) Burns on January 25, 2017 who wrote some of the greatest Scottish poetry of all time. The Beach House in Marbella will be hosting their own Burns Night on Friday January 27, where they will follow tradition with a number of courses associated with the poet which naturally includes Haggis, neeps (turnips) and tatties (potato). Jeff Mynott, head chef at the Beach House is pleased to have the assistance once again of guest chef Greg Hudson from Dunfermline and between them, they have created a proper Burns Night feast at the very reasonable price of just â‚Ź39.95 plus IVA. The meal will start with an amuse bouche of traditional Cock-A-Leekie soup followed by three great courses including the Haggis, but for those of a less adventurous nature, there will be a fish or pork alternative. There will naturally be a piping in of the Haggis undertaken by Stuart Clarkson and

TRADITIONAL: Piping in of the Haggis. the traditional address to the Haggis will be made by Bob Hamilton with the whole night being punctuated by traditional Scottish classics which may well include Auld Lang Syne. Scotlandâ€™s National Poet was just 37

when he died, but his writing in both the Scots language as well as English made him almost a household name at a time when communication was difficult and illiteracy was still quite high. It took just five years from his death for

ration rbella the first Burns Night to be celebrated and he is now well-known for his blunt political statements as well as his more poetic writings. Not perhaps quite so well promoted is the fact that he had a healthy interest in female companionship and fathered at least 10 children, many of whom died in infancy. If you are Scottish, have Scottish ancestry or just want to enjoy a great evening, do visit the Beach House website www.the beachhousemarbella.com to make a reservation for Burns Night or indeed any of the great evenings they have planned following their reopening on December 30 which features La Negra Mayté Duo. The Beach House is open for breakfast and lunch every day and dinner on Friday and Saturday nights during the winter months and naturally there will be special events on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

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NON-STOP: Paul Maxwel and many friends.

Visit JoysLive for New Year’s Eve THE Fabulous JoysLive in the very heart of the entertainment centre of Puerto Banus could well be the place to visit to see in not just the New Year, but to enjoy the atmosphere and quality music. Paul Maxwel (the Piano Man) and all of the waiting staff and performers at this pulsating nightclub have been pulling out the stops in order to decorate the venue and whilst it opens in the afternoon of December 31, the party probably won’t get going until about 10pm but from then on, your feet won’t be able to stop tapping. All of the regular singers and musicians will be joining Paul to count in the New Year and the music won’t stop until the very early hours when it will be time to think about breakfast. Every night is a great night at JoysLive but New Year’s Eve promises to be spectacular. To see more visit http://www.joyslive.com.

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WINTER pruning time is here. Pruning is an essential part of any healthy garden. It is necessary to remove damaged and dried out branches, restrict plants to fit into the garden design space, promote flowers and fruits of better quality, and to shape the plant to look better. Now is the time to prune most deciduous trees that require improvement. The first key to good pruning is understanding the basics of plant growth to cut in the right place at the right angle at the right time to improve recovery of the plant from the wound. The second is ensuring the right tools for the job are sharp and effective to give a clean cut. Thirdly, as a rule of thumb, only prune a third of the plant’s height and width in a year to allow it to recover before removing any more. If you need to prune more than a third of a

plant in a year your plant is probably in the wrong place. There are different types of pruning methods and tools to suit the way you tackle the maintenance of your plants. Trees need specialist care when mature to ensure their longevity, shape and purpose with correct pruning cuts. Densely branched shrubs and hedges need skill but generally have smaller, thinner branches that allows shearing off multiple branches with minimal damage to the plant if pruning is done regularly. Sparsely branched shrubs, such as roses, need more care and skill in pruning to encourage a good framework and promotion of flowers. The main point to pruning cuts is to make the cut just above a bud or branch with minimal waste wood after the joint. This is to prevent die back which promotes insect and fungal entry. Avoid damaging the remaining bud or lateral branch

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SAFE PRUNING: Trees need specialist care when mature. including the branch collar, which is the swelling on the branch around the joint, by al-

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final precise cut with only the stub to be removed. In a garden with a variety of plants and trees, pruning can be a year round activity. Autumn is the time to restrict pruning to damaged and dead branches for mature trees as it is a time of fungal growth and insect activity that can infect trees. Most deciduous trees are pruned in winter when the plants are dormant in order to establish a good framework of branches while visible and encourage stronger growth in the remaining branches to produce better flowering and, for fruiting trees, premium quality fruit. Spring pruning is normally undertaken for winter and spring flowering plants to remove flower stems and reshape the plant to encourage the next flowering season. Summer pruning is mostly removal of die back branches and overgrowth that may be taking over the allotted space to the detriment of other plants, paths or proximity to buildings and utilities, this includes hedges and topiary features. Take care when pruning.

How you can make your poinsettia last WITH a little care, the extremely popular Christmas houseplants, poinsettias, can be made to last from one year to the next and there is a simple trick which can be employed to make them bloom just in time for the festive season. Rather than allowing your plant to die this year, follow these tips to keep it alive and have it ready to party again come next December. The plants originate in Mexico, where in the wild they grow into tall shrubs. To create the houseplant sized versions we find in the shops, growers use dwarfing hormones in the soil. Once these wear off, careful pruning will be needed to keep them manageable and suitable for indoor decoration. In March the plant will shed its POINSETTIA: Can be made to last from one year to the next.

leaves: this is the time to cut stems down to a length of around 10cm. Coat the cut ends in white petroleum jelly and keep the plant warm and relatively dry until new growth appears. Poinsettias do not need too much water, in fact overwatering will cause the leaves to yellow, wilt and drop off. Diluted liquid fertiliser should be used once every two weeks during the spring and once a week in the summer to feed the plants and keep them healthy. Come autumn, about eight weeks before you want your plant to burst into colour, begin giving it ‘short-day’ treatment. This consists of plunging the plant into total darkness for 14 hours every night to trick it into thinking winter has already arrived. During the day, place it on a warm, sunny windowsill so it gets as much light as possible.

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The debate on mogs or dogs WHETHER dogs or cats are smarter has been a common debate among animal lovers for years, and looks set to remain so for many years to come. Although scientists are making many new discoveries regarding animals and their behaviour and they are one step closer to answering the question every day, there is still no definite result to the debate. If we go by size, dogs are clearly in the lead as their brains make up 1.2 per cent of their total body weight, compared to 0.9 per cent for cats. Yet scientists claim that size doesn’t matter and what counts is the number of brain cells. In this case, cats are well in the lead with around 300 million compared to dogs’ 160 million.

Investigations carried out at the Cancog Technologies Institute in Toronto, Canada, led to the conclusion that dogs are more ea-

ger and able to learn and understand tasks and orders and obtain better results than cats in memory tests. Other studies have proved dogs are able to classify objects in different categories, evidence of better brain development for abstract thought. While both animals are able to solve simple puzzles to obtain food, when things get more complicated dogs are more likely to look to humans for help while cats will keep trying to solve them themselves. WHO IS SMARTER?: Dogs are more eager to learn.

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A DOG jumping up at a visitor is the worst introduction anybody can have to your home and your dog. Indeed, for those who do not like dogs, it could be the end of a beautiful friendship and visits from them! Somebody wrote to me: “I’ve been doing the off command as a dog trainer told me since he was small, and kneed him in the chest, all to no avail.

I’ve put him on his leash with a choke collar and he is still tugging away. That initial greeting is a horror story every time.” My reply was give it up. The knee in the chest is outdated. It is bad advice to tell any owner to knee his dog. The sound of the doorbell or knocking on the door can be a trigger for excitement. It heralds the arrival of another potential member of the pack. The dog jumps to show he is the host. So remove excitable triggers. The front door bell rings but before opening the door I put away the dog. To me my dogs are not big and don’t smell. To others they are big and they smell. What is acceptable to me is not always acceptable to my friends. Put the dog away so he can’t demonstrate dominance by going to the front door. Keep him there for about 10 minutes. Then allow him in with a bone or Kong filled with a tit-bit to

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CLASSES CALAHONDA LANGUAGE CENTRE. Established 1987. Beginners Spanish Course Starts 9th January 2017. 60 hours in 6 weeks, mornings. Give your Spanish a good kickstart. Maximum 5 students for guaranteed results. Also higher level groups and private classes. calahondalanguage@gmail.co m 952 931 176 (240681) FREE COMPUTER LESSON AT HOME FROM ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS ONWARDS. ctu tor.000webhostapp.com JAMES 666 803 320 (253177) SPANISH COURSES starting 9th & 16th January in the centre of Marbella. ADVANCE - Language School offers a range of Spanish courses for all ages & levels. Classes are designed to maximise interaction between students and enhance speaking and listening skills. For more information visit our website: advancemarbella.com/spa nishcourses-2 or call 952 772 327 (253246)

CLEANING SERVICES UPHOLSTERY and steam cleaning sofas, carpets etc… JA Cleaning Services 626 357 955 (231262) ADVANCED Cleaning Services. Professional carpet, upholstery cleaning including leather, rugs, fitted carpet and cleaned on site, 27 years experience, wet or dry clean. Honest, reliable service 693 028 325 / 952 669 701 or email ac servs@outlook.com (229862) CONEJO Cleaning and Property Management. Est. over 20 years. Rentals, residential, one off cleans. Wendy 635 630 370 / 952 964 407 / www.conejocleaning.com OVEN CLEANING, domestic, commercial, complete fittings, let professional do hard dirty work. From 40€. 632 569 282 ovencleani ngcostadelsol.com (241395) TOP quality cleaning. Reasonable rates. Regular/One off. Torremolinos areas. Kim 603 211 596 (247740) HOUSE and Business Cleaning very reliable www.costa4 cleaning.com Contact Vanessa 602 492 930 CLEANING & Maintenance Services No Job too Small. Reliable. Call Adrian 640 350 479 (241379)

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CARPETS, UPLHOLSTERY & CAR INTERIORS professionally cleaned. Latest chemicals, attack stains, wine, beer, tea, coffee, vomit, oil, grease, gum etc. 30 years experience SWIFTCLEAN 663 783 362 (253180)

CLEARFLOW SEE OUR MAIN ADVERT IN THE SERVICES PAGES. Contact 952 885 661 / 630 200 600 (249624)

FUNERALS

PC DOCTOR Computer Sales & Repairs in any Language. 24HR IT Support. 20 Years on the Coast. We come to wherever YOU are – Home or Business. 952 591 071 (248887) EXPERIENCED English PC user of 35 years, can use Windows Excel, Word, basic Photoshop, bulk emailing, scanning, eBay & other programmes. I can organise/update your database, produce spreadsheets or do any other menial computer jobs if you don’t have time to do or know how. Very reasonable hourly rate or can quote job by job. Any legal computer work you require I can do from home. Call me on 628 884 854 Tony (253102) COMPUTER help. Patient teacher. PC sales, set up, repairs, problem solving, internet TV boxes. Kindle, Ipads, Internet, email. 30 years experience. 21 years on the coast. Friendly and reliable. Dave 952 664 713 (247867)

DENTAL

DOG TRAINING METS dog training club, Fuengirola. Glyn 605 121 831 / Jeff 692 832 250 (247759)

DOM. APP. REPAIRS DOMESTIC Appliance repairs washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497 (243751)

DRAINAGE BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (248852)

GLASS CURTAINS GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (240301)

ELECTRICIAN

COMPUTERS COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED. Error messages fixed, viruses removed. Repairs and upgrades available. Laptops in English. Kindle, iPad & Android help. One-toone training. Experienced, reliable service. Paul 630 652 338 / 952 493 859 (243346)

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FURNITURE BS ELECTRICAL, All electrical work, rewires, Boletins, Endesa helpline, professional genuine service, www.bselectrical.eu. Call Sean 952 961 108, 669 070 011 (240700)T1 ALL electrical installations & repairs. Tel Jim 652 023 012 (248601) AUTHORISED & Qualified Electrician. All types of electrics. 20years Experience & Reliable. Call Frank 669 009 821 (253236)

FENCING CHAIN LINK FENCE erectors, general builders, all types of welding fabrication. Tel: 655 218 466 (248701)

FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE .WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (232888) T1 MARBLE FLOORS polished. Fast service. Reliable, family run. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. Wooden floors treated. No job too small. Family run. Cleansol 10am 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437) MARBLE polishing, crystallizing, lasting, high shine. Regrinding, restoration of salty, dead floors. Cyril, 634 455 064 (233300)

FOR SALE

FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, cash waiting, reliable service. 645 334 512 (229862)

SELLING a FAMILY GOLF CLUB SHARE La Quinta Marbella. For more information call +49 698 98920 or +49 1717 34 7100 shops@omdas. com (249574)

HEALTH & BEAUTY

CLASSIFIEDS

GAS FIRES, WATER HEATERS, AND CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS. INSTANT HEATING. PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATIONS FOR OVER 20 YEARS. ENVIROCARE 952 663 141 - 670 409 759 www.envirocarespain.com ALL AREAS COVERED (247804)

HOME DELIVERIES SHIPMENTS of all British & Irish home favourites; Crisps, nuts, confectionary etc. AAA Couriers T: +44 2838 840 345. E: aaacourierni @gmail.com (249585)

HOT TUBS / SPAS GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@gar den-professionals.com (242556) GARDEN & POOL MAINTENANCE – from under €120 per month products included see more on www.zonasverdes.es RICARDO 637 160 129 (244950) ARBOLISTA Tree surgery, No. 1 for trees and palms, on the Costa since 1998. 600 260 534 - 952 117 486 Kit Hogg C.G.Arb www.spaintree.com TREE SURGEONS. No tree too tall, removal of dead palm trees and limbs, eco gardening, mulch and manure, fertilizer, palm pruning. 686 948 552 / 631 181 971. Facebook: Andres Jardinero Malaga

HOT TUBS, new, used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. 691 973 131 / 952 793 398 (242567)

HOUSE CLEARANCES

SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 - 608 977 260 www.masajessayan.es

ADDICTION THERAPIST: Alcohol-Drugs. British Qualified with Personal Experience. Charlie. 634 989 480. (249603)

HEALTH INSURANCE Competitive prices, English worded policies. Pay monthly or annually. All levels of cover. Premiums from €25 a month. Tel: 956 795 453 Abbeygate Insurance

BEAUTY TREATMENTS

GARDEN & POOL Maintenance. Private Villas & Communities. Professional & Reliable Service. 602 424 974

CHIROPODISTS

IRRIGATION

NHS REGISTERED DENTIST in Fuengirola. Specializing in Zircon crowns, bridges etc. Free check up! drvisky@hotmail.com - 689 887 019

ABBEYGATE INSURANCE Car insurance exclusive for expatriates, save up to 50%. Find out about our price pledge on UK plated cars. Home insurance from €50. Tel: 952 893 380 (68259)

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DENTISTS

MOBILE HAIRDRESSER EDUARDO´S mobile hairdressing. Experienced & Reliable. Call/Whatsapp 637 102 249 for an appointment/price.

HEATING HEATING: AIR CONDITIONING, CENTRAL HEATING AND GAS FIRES. PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATIONS FOR OVER 20 YEARS. ENVIROCARE 952 663 141 -670 409 759 www.envirocarespain.com ALL AREAS COVERED

ABBEYGATE INSURANCE If you are renewing your policy or looking for new cover. Call us, as we are the only Insurance Company in Spain to offer protection on your no claims bonus. Call 952 893 380 (68259) ABBEYGATE INSURANCE Make the right choice and join the thousands of expatriates who have. We provide a friendly personal service, for all your home, motor, health, travel or marine insurance. Call 952 893 380 (68259)

ADDICTION THERAPY

BOTOX AND FILLERS From €95. Covers the Costa del Sol and inland. www.beautifulmarbella.es 609 347 086. (247809)

GATES

INSURANCES

SKIN specialist NHS registered. Treats all kinds of skin problems. Consultion 70 euros. Dr Eva. Fuengirola/Calahonda 664 747 267 (248975)

www.jardin-garden.es All types of garden & pool maintenance. Free estimates. 10 years professional service on the coast. T: 666 953 892. E: benalandrew@yahoo.es

IRIS-IRRIGATION and landscapes. New Installations and problem-solving. Turf (supply and laying). Garden constructions. Tree surgeon. Clearing and maintenance. 676 747 521 (242267)

FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, cash waiting, reliable service. 645 334 512 (229862)

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INSURANCE

EU INSURANCE DIRECT Extra Special Offers. Up to €50 cash back for car and home insurance (conditions apply) for new customers. For all your Insurance Needs and the Best Price and Best Cover in English, call Wendy on 952 830 843 / 676 098 464 email info@eui nsurancedirect.com www.euin surancedirect.com (236565)

CLASSIFIEDS MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 153, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 902 123 153 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (200726)

MECHANIC

INTERNET GET YOUR business noticed online! Make sure that expats in Spain can find your product, service, restaurant, bar or shop. Contact Spain’s newest and brightest online directory TODAY. Call 952 561 245 or email mark.w@euroweek lynews.com for more details

MISCELLANEOUS

INTERPRETER INTERPRETER, TRANSLATOR & TEACHER – English, Spanish & French. 695 909 025 (248901)

LAWYERS

WOODY´S LOS BOLICHES. Greeting Cards, mail to and from the UK. Worldwide courier and Passport renewals. All adverts taken for the Euro Weekly News- display or classified. Open 9.00-2.00PM (Monday to Friday). Special hours apply August and Xmas. One street behind the Confortel, just off Plaza San Rafael, Los Boliches, on C/Poeta Salvador Rueda 93. Tel: 952 471 877

MOBILE HOMES LOANS HOLA CREDITO. Instant short term loans against your valuables. Quick, easy and always discreet. Tel 900 123 457 www.holacredito.com (241174) LOANS AVAILABLE on all types of paintings, jewellery, watches, silver etc. Any condition. Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques & Jewellers shops extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola. Mobile 609 529 633. Tel: 952 588 795 (SE) (201522)

24/7 LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH emergency / appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured, 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (248853) T1 ENGLISH 24/7 LOCKSMITH/SAFE ENGINEERS. 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE, CALL DAREN OR BOB 952 660 233 / 667 668 673 WWW.SECURITYOFS PAIN.COM (241275)

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WANT TO RELOCATE? We can transport your home and install on to a 12 month park from £4,995. Annual site fees from €3,000 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143) BRAND NEW WILLERBY Siena 32m² home sited within a stylish gated community, 45 minutes from Malaga airport £19,995 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143) WILLERBY COTTAGE 28x10 sited in ‘La Serrana Hills’ of Pizarra, site open all year round, swimming pool, only £13,495. Want to view? Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143)

MOBILITY

MOBILITY scooters, electric wheelchairs, wheelchairs, walking frames, etc, for sale and rent. Large selection of quality used scooters at competitive prices. Rascal vantage X, Rascal Veo X, Shoprider Sovereign, Pride Go Go, Neo 4 and 8, Mercury Prism, Pride XL8, Rascal 388, Rascal 329, Rascal 125 Wheelchair, Shoprider electric wheelchair breaks up for boot, Rascal 330 electric wheelchair as new condition at considerable saving, Rascal turnabout electric wheelchair, plus many more all with guarantee. New and used wheelchairs for sale at competitive prices. Brand New Pride Go Go Mobility Scooters All models just arrived huge savings on retails prices. Rentals from 55 euros weekly. New mobility scooter batteries supplied and fitted. Mobility scooters bought for cash. www.mobilityscoot ersdirectspain.com email info@mobilityscootersdi rectspain.com Tel 609581139 (241153)

MOSQUITO SCREENS MOSQUITO NICK No1 Specialist for Mosquito Screens for all types of windows and doors. PRICE PROMISE/NEVER BEATEN ON PRICE!!! All types of screens: sliding, pull-down, pleated, fixed and ARCHED available in all colours including wood grain. Call Nick at 647 072 861, www.mosquitonick. ws (248266) (T1) ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.es (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a high quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (240300)

MOTORING

CAR SERVICES AUTOMATIC gearbox specialist. Transmatic. All models including classic cars, serviced, repaired and reconditioned. Also 4x4 transfer boxes and power steering Call/fax 952 796 166 / 952 805 804 email: transmatic2005@yahoo.com. www.transmatic.es (248680) ECU Remapping. Tuning for gains in power / Economy. More power, less fuel, lower emissions. Mobile 634 436 532 www.itech-tuning.com (249693)

FOR SALE SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars .com (236580) BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or bill bradycars.com (236580) DIESEL Citroen Picasso 1.6 HDI 2011 from private owner only 53’000 Klm (32’000 Mls) metallic silver a very well kept car and a great all round family MPV for only 7’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 bill bradycars.com (236580) PRICED SLASHED DIESEL Toyota Auris 2012 one private owner 55’000 Klm (34’000 Mls) full service history from Toyota main service just been done polar white lots of extras on this car ideal costa car and also a very scarce car. WAS 10’995€ NOW ONLY 9´995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com PRICE SLASHED Seat Leon diesel 1.6 TDI 2011 From private owner only 46’000 Klm (28’000 Mls) S/History, bluetooth, multifunctional steering wheel, alloy wheels and lots more metallic black WAS 10’995€ NOW ONLY 9’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (236580) AUTOMATIC/DIESEL Audi A-4 2.0 TDI. 2010 from private owner bought and service by Audi only 87,000 Klm (54,000 Mls) Parking sensors, Bluetooth, alloy wheels and much more metallic silver, relocation forces sale at this price only 16,995€ 952 838 842 608 950 221 billbradycars. com. (236580)

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AUTOMATIC VW. UP-! Fender (special edition model) 2013 From lady owner bought and serviced by VW. Just had its service only 29’000 Klm (18’000 Mls) Polar white, black panoramic sun roof, sports wheels, fantastic sound system and lots more it´s like new. Save a fortune on this model new price nearly 16’000€. YES ONLY 9’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (236580)

SEAT IBIZA 2004 1.4, alloys, 5 speed, 5 door, new ITV, good condition throughout, in bright red, alloys, air-con, PX to clear new tyres drive away 1,995€ 653 777 073 (241693)

ESTATE Ford Focus 1.6 Inj. 2013 bought from Ford Estepona and from lady owner 46’000 klm (28’000 Mls) metallic silver, climate control, electric pack, it´s been used for the school runs it´s a big saving at only 9’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (236580)

2009 MERCEDES C220 cdi original factory amg, RHD on Spanish plates, 80,000 miles with full service history, 2 keys, silver with black leather, in perfect condition inside and out, 9,995€ 653 777 073 (241693)

DIESEL Nissan Almera 2.2 DCI. Sport hatchback 2006 With only 55’000 Klm (34’000 Mls) with service history, 6 speed g/box, climate control, parrot bluetooth, alloy wheels, electric pack and much more its only 3’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars. com (236580) BMW 530 diesel, automatic in black with black leather, 2002, alloys air con in great condition inside and out, 160.000klms with history, 2.995€ 653 777 073 (241693) 2005 KIA CARNIVAL 2.9 diesel automatic, seven seater, twin side doors, silver, climate control, alloys. In excellent condition inside and out. Fully legal Spanish LHD, 5,995€, 653 777 073 (241693) LAND ROVER Freelander 2, 2007, hse td4 diesel, automatic, silver bronze with unmarked black leather, twin panoramic sunroofs, in excellent condition throughout, 180,000 klms with full service history, every extra income sat navigation climate control and alloys, 9750€, 653 777 073 (241693) 2010 Alpha Romeo 159 station wagon 1.9 JTD 6 speed diesel, in metallic black, new tyres, new MOT and tax, insured, right hand drive on UK plates, ideal return to UK, 2 keys, 120, 000 miles, full alpha history, alloys , in perfect condition inside and out, 3,995€ 653 777 073 (241693) MERCEDES cl 500, 2001 coupe auto, with every conceivable extra, inc assisted door closer, double glazed, sat nav, in dark metallic blue with black leather, drives and looks perfect, this car cost new 1000.000€ priced to sell at 6,995€ 653 777 073 (241693) FORD FUSION 2004 1.3 petrol, silver, new ITV, in very good condition inside and out, 5 door 5 speed manual, electric windows, air-con, priced to sell at 1,995€ 653 777 073 (241693) www.euroweeklynews.com

FORD MONDEO 2004 2.0 tdci Ghia, in metallic blue, new tyres, new itv,6 speed 140 bhp, alloys climate control, excellent runner in great condition, to sell quick 1,995€ 653 777 073 (241693)

SEAT ALTEA 2007 4x4 freetrack 2.0 diesel 2.0 150 bhp 6 speed one owner from new, new ITV, 240,000 klms with seat history, metallic bronze in great condition, drives perfect, 4 new tyres and Cambelt change, 5,995€ 653 777 073 (241693) carsforsaleinspain.eu Buy or Sell your car online. All makes & models LHD/RHD. Spanish/UK Reg. (249723)

INSURANCE ABBEYGATE INSURANCE. No automatic annual increase on our Motor Insurance, renewal policies. Call 952 893 380 (68259) WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726)

MECHANICS MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (247810) BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP family run business since 2000 in Mijas Costa Fuengirola. Servicing Repairs, ITVS, Full Engine Rebuilds, Body Work Repairs, Recovery Service, Paperwork Transfers. Checks on all cars & 4x4. CALL TODAY 605 407 369 / 951 914 025 (247647) LEO´S AUTOS, MIJAS COSTA. Repairs & servicing to all makes of cars, light commercials, also ITV´s, exhausts etc. Plus home call outs. T: 952 917 353 / 722 291 198. (249581) INTERNATIONAL CARS Land Rover specialist, All Makes Catered for, Full Diagnostic Testing, Bodywork Repairs, Pre-ITV checks, collection & delivery service. Tel: 634 330 806 (253008)

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WANTED

CARS AND VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 693 028 325 (229862) CARS WANTED, all registration numbers, any age, runners/non-runners, finance, embargoes no problem 687 049 592 or 622 156 022 (248692) T2 CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN AND UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (229862) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 693 028 325 (229862) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (229862) WANTED all cars vans and anything interesting also classic cars, bikes, etc, with or without paperwork considered, same day decision, cash waiting, 653 777 073 (241693)

MUSIC KARAOKE “Everything You Need” Rent, Buy or Update Your Songs in All Languages. www.songbookslive.com “costasongs” 664-540-154. (232947) LIVE MUSIC with DAVID CHRISTIAN-CLARK from solo Spanish Guitar to Dance band, performing for exclusive private events from Gibraltar to Nerja.Call 00 350 540 367 29 or e-mail davechristianclark @gmail.com for details.Over 30 years’ professional experience. (248995)

NAUTICAL PUERTO BANÚS – Moorings for rent. 8, 12 & 15 meters. 662 379 483 PUERTO BANUS – Moorings wanted to buy. 0032 473 815 789

MOTORING

PAINTERS&DECORATORS

“SIMPLY THE BEST” on the coast. Forget the rest, have the job done right. Call Sam. 18 years Mijas. 952 666 025 / 629 546 128. You’re worth it. (232930) EXPERIENCED Painter Decorator. All aspects of Decorating. You won´t find better or cheaper. Call Roger 633 382 262 (249512)

PERGOLAS & DECKING PERGOLAS, Decking and Thatched Gazebos. Best quality and prices. Installations. For free quotation call 686 322 328 (243344)

PEST CONTROL

PEST CONTROL Best Prices Great Service BRITISH & LEGAL 0034 684 217 181 WWW.LOCALPEST.ES COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (241240)

PETS

YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully vaccinated and neutered. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity. Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death. Can be seen without obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (93398) HAVING problems with your dog? We can show YOU how to educate your dog. Private and group classes. If you are short of time we have a pickup & home delivery service from Benalmadena to Marbella, so we are able to see you at our Pet Nursery. Professional with 20 years of experience. Tel: 670 604 172, Web: dogtm.com; Email: David@dogtm.com (253202)

CHARITIES ACE CHARITY “El Refugio” in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-charity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public week-ends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepe online.net (93321) AT SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of

www.euroweeklynews.com our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-an imals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317) ARCH - THE ANDALUCIAN RESCUE CENTRE FOR HORSES WELCOMES VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO THEIR STABLES ON SATURDAYS FROM 10 - 12 OR BY APPOINTMENT. COME AND HELP OUT, OR SPONSOR OR ADOPT ONE OF OUR HORSES, DONKEYS OR MULES. WE ALWAYS NEED HELP WITH FUND RAISING TO LOOK AFTER THE ABANDONED AND ABUSED ANIMALS. OUR AIM IS TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND REHOME. WE ARE A SMALL FRIENDLY TEAM - WHY NOT JOIN US. FIND US IN ALHAURIN EL GRANDE, BEHIND THE VENTA MIRALMONTE ON THE ROAD FROM ALHAURIN TO COIN, (A404), URB.VIÑA BORREGO, FOLLOW THE YELLOW SIGNS. CHARITY REGISTERED WITH THE JUNTA DE ANDALUCIA NO 8448. WWW.HORSERESCUESPAIN.OR G INFO@HORSERESCUES PAIN.ORG ARCHRESCUE@YA HOO.CO.UK TEL:- 635798219 OR 656935613 OR 620175828. NEW: ARCH CHARITY SHOP NOW OPEN IN ALHAURIN, NEXT TO MONEY CHANGE SHOP, AVENIDA GERALD BRENAN (93322)

KENNELS

CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY, superb licensed facilities, viewing welcome. Tel: 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-and-dogworld.com (241623)

PLUMBER

PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcarespain.com. Find us on Facebook at Petcare Spain (243370) LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter.Near Coin. lagu nakennels@hotmail.com Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983 (248631)

PET TRANSPORT PLUMBER for all your plumbing. Water heaters, bathrooms, tiling. Benalmadena based, travel no problem. Construction work. Glen 669 073 773 (240545) PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drain spain.com (248852)

PRINTERS BUSINESS cards, flyers, posters, magazines, design, canvas, exhibition equipment, signage, vehicle branding Eyeprint: 951 310 395 www.eyeprint.es (238598)

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Platinum Car Parking at Malaga A FAMILY-RUN business offering short, medium and long-term car parking tailored to your needs at affordable prices. Platinum Car Parking is a dynamic and flexible company providing a reliable service throughout the year. It has become one of the biggest private and British-owned companies at Malaga airport. It is always very aware of client needs and satisfaction is it’s priority. It provides an excellent and efficient service for tourists and residents alike, and by keeping its standards high its presence has grown. It supplies car parking facilities plus various other services for a constantly increasingly large number of expats from all over Europe. Owned by a father and son-in-law team, this is a family-run business that ensures its clients have a personalised and welcoming experience when travelling through Malaga Airport, delivering a stress-free transition from vehicle to flight.

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friends.” How it works is simple but very effective. Once the booking process is complete a client will be advised that on their day of travel they should

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The Renault Alpine Limited Edition By John Smith IF you are a driver who wants to stand out in a crowd, Renault has now opened reservations for its ‘Première Édition,’ an exclusive limited-edition version of its upcoming production car the Alpine. Reservations can be made via Alpine’s bespoke app downloadable from Alpine’s official website: www.alpinecars.com. Production of the limitededition version is restricted to 1,955 cars, a reference to the year when Alpine founder Jean Rédélé first established the brand. “Alpines made such a mark because of the elegance of their designs, their nimble handling and their memorable successes in world class motor racing and rallying,” said Alpine’s Managing Director Michael van der Sande. “The interest that the announcement of Alpine’s return has generated across the globe inspired us to give sports car enthusiasts and

Alpine fans early opportunity to reserve the new car.” “The Première Édition versions of the new model will be the first to come off the line and we wanted to allow Alpine fans to choose the number of their car.” The Alpine Première Édition will feature

exclusive features and while its price and technical specification will be revealed in the first quarter of 2017, it is known that its tax-paid price in France will be between €55,000 and €60,000. The 0 to 62mph (100kph) time will be 4.5 seconds and delivery to customers is

scheduled to start from late 2017. Reserving the Alpine Première Édition using the bespoke app and making an initial payment of €2,000 will allow customers to select their preferred number - from one to 1,955 - depending on availability.

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The number will appear on a plaque fixed to the centre console. Customers will also be able to specify the colour of their car from a choice of three finishes: ‘Bleu Alpine’ (Blue), ‘Noir Profond’ (Black) or ‘Blanc Solaire’ (White). Customers in Austria,

Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom will be able to reserve the Alpine Première Édition if this unusual car appeals to them.

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HONDA: The Japanese manufacturer has produced its 100 millionth car since it began in 1963.

A motoring milestone HONDA has just clocked up another mammoth milestone in its motoring history. In December the Japanese manufacturer produced its 100 millionth car since it began in 1963 with its S500 sports car. That means Honda have averaged almost 1.9 million cars produced a year, although they have certainly cranked up the volume in recent decades. The five million mark was hit in 1978, 10 mil-

lion in 1983, and 50 million in 2003. It took them 40 years to hit the 50 million milestone, and just another 13 t o

smash 100 million. Production pace is increasing by the day and Honda is at the forefront of robotic manufacturing.

With operations on every corner of the planet itâ€™s a fair bet to say the number will double again soon. The production kudos shouldnâ€™t be saved only for Japan. The UK saw its best production year since 1999 with more than 1.6 million cars. The vast majority were shipped off to the continent for export as Britain sharpens its manufacturing appeal abroad. HONDA: Known worldwide.

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2017 is going to be another ‘great’ sporting year 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

AS usual there has been plenty of sport for everyone to enjoy over the festive season and there is a lot more to come in 2017.

of any of the 92 ‘League’ clubs in 2016. Sam Allardyce was quickly appointed to take over the hot seat at Selhurst Park. • There was no major football played in England (or Wales) over Christmas, but some very interesting matches took place on Monday including relegation battles involving Burnley v

ROUND-UP • Alan Pardew received an early Christmas present one he certainly didn’t expect - as he was sacked as manager of Crystal Palace after almost two years in charge. Palace have assembled the worst record

ALASTAIR COOK: Has been named ‘Captain of the Year.’

DID YOU KNOW? West Bromwich Albion scored a total of 18 goals when winning three successive League Division One games by 5-3, 6-0 and 7-1 away at Birmingham City between 1958 and 1960. And with that I wish all readers of the EWN a very happy and prosperous 2017.

Middlesbrough and Swansea v West Ham; leaders Chelsea met Bournemouth, Arsenal played West Bromwich Albion, Manchester City visited bottom club Hull, Manchester United met Sunderland and Watford entertained Crystal Palace. Liverpool welcomed Stoke to Anfield on Tuesday and Spurs visited Southampton last night. • Surprisingly England’s cricket skipper Alastair Cook has been named ‘Captain of the Year ’ by the ICCC… Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin won the ‘all rounder of the year ’ award, while four Englishmen were chosen in 2016 World XI Cook, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes. Australia also had four players in the team, but not Steve Smith, while the Indian star Virat Kohli was also rejected.

DAKAR CAR RALLY: A physical challenge that pushes into world of extreme endurance. • The World Darts Championship is continuing at London’s Ally Pally; the World Junior Ice Hockey tournament is underway in Finland and the World Cross Country Skiing championships start in Canada on Saturday. • Jockey John Buckingham, who rode 100-1 outsider Foinavon to a famous victory in the 1967 Grand National, has died aged 76. There will be a different format to my sports page in 2017… I will be looking ahead to forthcoming events and competitions action rather than reporting on what has happened around the world in the previous seven days. And here is a feeler of what you can expect… FOOTBALL • On Monday, January 2, there will be six matches in the Premiership: EvertonSouthampton, Manchester City-Burnley, Middlesb r o u g h Leicester, SunderlandLiverpool and West Bromwich Albion-Hull City. • Twenty-four hours

later, we have Bournemouth-Arsenal, Crystal Palace-Swansea and Stoke City-Liverpool, followed next Wednesday by the London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and topof-the-table Chelsea. • The early New Year ’s fixtures in the Championship include Blackburn Rovers against leaders Newcastle United, Bristol City versus in-form Reading, Fulham v Brighton and Hove Albion, Norwich City v Derby , Sheffield Wednesday v Wolves and Wigan Athletic v Huddersfield. • In FL1, Bury play Sheffield United, Bolton Wanderers visit lowly Coventry City (who now have Russell Slade in charge), Northampton Town take on Bradford City, Scunthorpe United meet Peterborough and Rochdale visit Walsall. • The top FL2 games are Barnet-Plymouth Argyle, Carlisle United-Grimsby Town and Doncaster Rovers-Stevenage. • And I can’t forget Glasgow’s New Year ’s Eve showdown between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Park. • And looking ahead, there will be 32 third round FA Cup-ties staged between January 6 and 9, with a handful of non-League clubs hoping to cause major upsets including Eastleigh at Brentford, Sutton United at

home to AFC Wimbledon, Stourbridge at Wycombe and Lincoln against Ipswich. Elsewhere, Peterborough take on Chelsea, Plymouth visit Liverpool and Preston play Arsenal, while former player Jaap Stam returns to Manchester United as manager of Reading. MOTOR SPORT • The annual Dakar Car Rally starts on January 2 and once again the route preserves rally-raid traditions, with a physical challenge that will push the competitors into the world of extreme endurance. There are seven selective sections covering over 400km with one of more than 500km. The rally will run for six days with drivers taking their vehicles to over 3,000m above sea level. The balance of difficulties can be illustrated by a double upward trend and a huge increase in power to reach the ideal level to conquer the ‘Super Belén’. With the addition of Paraguay, the 2017 Dakar Rally will visit the 29th country in its history and the fifth on the South American continent. The longest daily drive will be in Bolivia, going through the capital city of La Paz. Argentina, which has been a part of every edition since 2009, will be the theatre for the final battle decided in Buenos Aires.

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Los Arqueros Golf in harmony with nature CostaLessGolf Weekly News with

Ron Garrood SET among steep mountains, the impeccable fairways of Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club merge with the spectacular surrounding scenery, affording the golfers exceptional views over the Mediterranean. Opened in 1991, Los Arqueros is a challenging par-71, 18-hole course designed by the Spanish Severiano Ballesteros, considered one of the best players in the world. The design thinking behind Los Arqueros Golf was to lay out a course which closely followed the contours of the land and was in harmony with the natural setting. It is an idea, which Seve exploited to the maximum when designing the front and back nine holes, each with its own distinct

LOS ARQUEROS: Follows contours of the land. personality. The result is a course which presents a challenge for the experienced golfer and is a real test of skills for beginners. The course requires accurate play, especially in some tight tee shots where you may have to forego distance in your drive and opt instead for shorter irons or woods which ensure that the ball reaches the fairway. Hole 8 is especially tricky, as it is a long par 5, with a tight dogleg towards the right which

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FA CUP: There will be 32 third round FA Cup-ties between January 6 and 9, with a handful of non-League clubs hoping to cause major upsets.

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Last of the races By Matthew Elliott NEW YEAR’S EVE is set to be the first Saturday in decades with no live horse racing broadcast on British terrestrial TV as Channel 4 gives up the reins to ITV. In January it was revealed that ITV had won the rights to broadcast the sport from 2017 in a deal worth over €30 million. But the sheer logistics of setting up equipment means that there will be a delay between Channel 4’s December 27 coverage and the ITV debut on New Year’s Day. Race fans have been treated to free broadcasts on Channel 4 on Saturdays since its partnership with the sport began in 1984. The handover to ITV this week will represent a seismic change, not only for horse rac-

ing, but for British television itself. The Grand National, Cheltenham, Derby and Royal Ascot will all be shown live on ITV in 2017, beginning with Sunday’s New Year’s Day card at Chel-

All major races will be shown live on ITV in 2017. tenham. Low ratings and disappointment with the sport’s waning mainstream appeal led key sponsors to seek a new television partner. But it is expected that ITV will shuffle the bulk of race days off to subsidiary channels like ITV4, saving only

the major races for proper terrestrial telly. It’s a huge coup for ITV who have recently lost the rights to the Champions League and FA Cup, and it remains unclear who the new face of horse racing will be. Rugby and tennis broadcaster John Inverdale is a firm favourite to take over from Claire Balding et al. 2016 marks the end of an era with the loss of Channel 4 Racing. But it will surely go down in the history books as one of British television’s milestone shows. With a cast of characters including the eccentric John McCririck with his outlandish sideburns and deerstalker hat, it will be remembered fondly. HORSE RACING: Race fans have been treated to free broadcasts on Channel 4 since 1984.

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