Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 2 – 8 November 2017 Issue 1687

ISSUE NO. 1687

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€75m coke stash held in swoop SPANISH drugs police have intercepted more than a ton of cocaine worth around €75 million hidden in a container bound for Spain from Colombia.

In a joint operation between the National Police, Tax Agency, DEA office in Madrid and the customs department ZOLL of Bremen (Germany), 1,109 kilos of the narcotic was reportedly found among a shipment of eight containers containing plasterboard panels.

The manager of the receiving company has been held on suspicion of drug trafficking.

The shipment, bound for Algeciras, was stopped and inspected at the port of Bremerhaven in Germany, but in order to find those responsible for receiving the drugs in Algeciras, the container was allowed to continue to Spain.

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By Karl Smallman Just over a year ago the life of professional photographer and bike enthusiast David Toms’ changed forever. A freak accident, when his bike hit a patch of sand, left him paralysed in all four limbs.

Since then the talented lensman has been on a long journey via the intensive care unit in Malaga, a specialist spinal injury hospital in Toledo and, more recently, a residential facility in Granada.

And now his support team are preparing to move him back home to the Costa del Sol, but they urgently need YOUR help for the next stage in David’s journey.

They have found a fantastic facility in Alhaurin de la Torre, Malaga, which offers 24/7 care with all staff and patients speaking English. David will have his own room with a view and have access to the vast grounds, which are wheelchair accessible.

Most importantly, he will receive the best treatment from a team with a wealth of experience aimed at accelerating the recovery process. Currently David receives no financial support from the state, apart from a minimal monthly amount for permanent disability, although the paperwork is currently in progress.

This means his support team are relying almost solely on donations for David’s care on a

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ROAD TO RECOVERY: David Toms. month-to-month basis.

So they are setting up an account, where you can opt to donate monthly each month: www.fundmemonthly.com/fund/david-toms/ All contributions will go to supporting David. This would only have to be set up once, rather than having to put all your bank transfer details on the Support Fund page for single donations, although of course this will also remain operational. They stress it doesn’t matter the size of the donations, as everything helps

so he can be close to those who love him!

The team are also looking for support from anyone who has a van and is willing to help them transport specialist equipment for David to the new facility. Changes also need to be made to the bathroom so the shower can be made suitable for David’s needs. So any builders who could donate time or materials would be greatly appreciated.

If you can help the team in any way please get in touch with them via: www.facebook.com/Davidtomsprofession alphotography/ Man (or men!) with a van and builder(s) - Scott@SunshineWeddings.com Tel: 679 743 986 PayPal assistance: Scarlett Smits - scarlett@plush-media.com Tel: 656 187 346 Donations for equipment - Lisa Franco - info@bellaweddingsinspain.com Tel: 692 848 201 General enquiries: Sharon McAulay sharonmcaulay@yahoo.ca Tel: 607 664 404

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Extortion attempt DETECTIVES are probing an alleged sexual extortion case in which a group of boys aged 13 to 15 threatened to distribute naked images of a teenage girl if she didn’t pay them €10,000, but they failed after she told her mother.

€80m woe THE ex-mayor of Marbella, Jose Bernal, has condemned the decision of the Andalucia High Court of Justice to delay work on the €80 million La Bajadilla port project.

Seats soar MALAGA Airport has scheduled a total of six million seats for the winter season from November to the end March, an increase of 7.7 per cent compared to the same period last year.

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Burning question Was restaurant blaze deliberate?

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By Matt Ford A COSTA DEL SOL restaurateur is appealing for witnesses to a suspected arson attack.

“We are so well-known here and get on so well with all our neighbours, I just can’t understand why somebody would do this,” said Malika El Kasri, 46. “The fire brigade said it was an arson attack and had been started deliberately using petrol, gas or something.”

It comes after flames ripped through the terrace of Greek-style eatery Santorini in Fuengirola, which Malika runs with 49-year-old husband Khalid, destroying furniture and part of the façade of the otherwise residential building, while the interior and kitchen were unaffected.

The couple are originally from Morocco and moved to

ARSON? The restaurant in the wake of the fire and (inset) a witness photo taken during it.

Spain from the UK 12 years ago, opening the now wellestablished restaurant five years later.

The blaze broke out around 4.30am on Tuesday morning, with a resident of one of the flats above the premises raising the alarm and helping to evacuate the building.

“Khalid received a phone call and at first we thought we had been robbed,” said Malika. “But by the time he arrived the fire was already

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out.

“The forensic police came and took samples and will put a report together.

“I only wish there was someone that we suspect just so we could know who has done it!”

If you have any information about the incident please contact the restaurant via their Facebook page www.facebook.com/Santori ni-Restaurant or call 952 663 096.

THOUSANDS of people flocked to the graves of deceased relatives to pay respect as Spain marked the Dia de Todos los Santos (All Saints’ Day).

As is custom, many Spaniards took the national holiday as an opportunity to return home and decorate the graves of dead family members with elaborate floral displays.

Town councils also made sure local graveyards were cleaned and ready for yesterday’s public holiday.

As happens every year, the graveyards were crowded with visitors, the surrounding roads were packed with traffic and stalls selling flowers lined the streets.

Many also indulged in the traditional food eaten on this day, including chestnuts and sweet treats.

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Family fortune No ‘shroom for error!

Wild mushroom season is officially upon us and is the highlight of the year for fungi fans, reports Kat Ashton.

Oh wheely NATIONAL POLICE have arrested two men and two women, aged between 23 and 37, on suspicion of stealing from at least four cars. According to reports, the thieves stole items from vehicles in Marbella, taking money and valuables, and then selling them on the black market.

Hater held A MAN has been arrested in Malaga for mocking the death of a National Police officer on social media. The 24-year-old Spaniard was charged with incitement to hatred after allegedly pouring insults on social media.

Drugs bust INVESTIGATORS have seized 2,600 g r a m s o f m a r ih u an a, 3 0 0 grams of hashish, two precision scales, €2,345 in cash and a vehicle from a premises allegedly used to deal drugs. Three men and a woman have been held, with the four allegedly using the property as cover.

Rally Cry SAN PEDRO DE ALCANTARA pet owners have organised a protest after a number of dogs were found poisoned in the area, which was previously reported in the Euro Weekly News. It will take place on Saturday November 18 at 5pm in the plaza of the Church of San Pedro.

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THREE members of the same family have been arrested in connection with up to 20 robberies in Mijas. After officers reportedly conducted house searches, a 22-calibre gun, cash, a large amount of jewellery, and 200 grams of marihuana were all retrieved.

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82 - 94 BOTH Spaniards and tourists alike flock to the countryside in the autumn months to forage for their favourite fungi, which can reach record sizes thanks to the moist woodland conditions.

The mushroom business is estimated to be worth millions of euros each year, and a whole range of varieties grow across the Iberian Peninsula. Experts believe that the climate creates the ideal environment for mushrooms to grow, with hot summers followed by autumn downpours.

The season tends to fall in October or November but can be earlier or later, depending on the weather. Due to the increase in popularity, many companies now organise mushroom hunts to help tourists seek out the best areas where they are found, often followed by a tasting.

As edible and toxic mushrooms tend to grow side by side, it is always advisable to go foraging for mushrooms with such an expert. There are around 50 species of poisonous fungi in Europe, and six of these can be lethal.

Mushrooms or setas are a staple Spanish cuisine and are often served on their own as the popular tapas dish champinones al ajillo (garlic mushrooms), as well as being used to make stews, soups and croquettes.

TASTY TREATS: Foraging for mushrooms is a popular pastime.

bruised or cut.

3. Boleto del Pino (Boletus pinophilus): This popular mushroom is known for its sweet taste and can be recognised by its white or creamy brown cap and thick stem.

4. Rebozuelo (Cantharellus cibarius): This yellow, trumpet shaped ‘shroom can be found in woods where pine, chestnut or oak trees grow. It can be eaten raw, but also goes great in stews or with meat dishes.

5. Seta de Cardo (Pleorutus eryngii): Considered one of the tastiest mushrooms out there and highly prized in the mushroom community. Studies have suggested that this species may also have therapeutic properties and could help to reduce cholesterol.

Argy bargy A DIRECT route from Buenos Aires to Malaga has been announced by airline Norwegian, although a start

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Top five wild Spanish mushrooms 1. Amanita caesarea: Commonly known as Caesar’s mushroom, this prized fungi is easily the most expensive on the market and foragers can charge as much as €120 a kilo. It is prized in the culinary world for its bright orange colour and soft texture.

Renowned Spanish chef Ferran Adria was known to use it to make fluorescent mousses.

2. Niscalo (Lactarius deliciosus): Commonly found in Mediterranean pine forests, this flavourful mushroom can also reach a high price in markets but is worth the price. It’s known as the ‘saffron milk cap’ in English as it oozes a reddish-orange liquid when

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KING OF FUNGI: Caesar’s mushroom resembles a boiled egg before it is fully grown.

date for the route is yet to be announced. The subsidiary Norwegian Air Argentina will also fly routes from Buenos Aires and Cordoba to Barcelona and Madrid.

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The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1686 of the Euro Weekly News Costa del Sol edition, including 72 local stories.

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Poll of the week Following the Guardia Civil’s announced crackdown on horse hobbling, are police doing enough to combat animal cruelty in Spain?

LAST WEEK’S POLL: After France announced it will introduce fines for wolf whistling, should it be banned in Spain?

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Top Social Media comments Man wanted for beheading his two-yearold daughter arrested in Spain Dear God I cannot comprehend anything more abhorrent than what this man did to his child. I hope he never leaves prison. Jan Andersen-Page Great work by the Spanish police. Karen Joy Harley Police look into second incident of street porn filming in Spain - Gosh! How terrible!! I remember once in Sitges with a group of friends, we were walking round the back streets and came across a porn film shoot. We passed by without comment. Peter Harvey Carles Puigdemont flies to Brussels as rebellion charges loom Strange how this politician AND his party has created so much upheaval AND are now jumping ship to Brussels. Colin Carter Get back here and face the music you weasel, cause all this unrest and upheaval then run for the hills. Coward that you are!! Karen Joy Harley Brits in Benidorm wreck hotel room and get banned from flight home - They should lock them up in Spanish prison for five years and ban them from ever returning to Spain again! They are an

embarrassment to the British people! Disgusting cretins! Julie Jones Peel And so they should, they should be made to pay for all the damage before they are allowed to leave the country, they should be grateful that they haven’t been put in jail for a while, before having to go to court! George R Carman Catalan leaders summoned to Madrid to face sedition charges Sedition? Rebellion? Are we in the 15th century? Have an agreed referendum. It is what most people in Cataluña want. They will probably vote no, but at the rate the PP and their allies are going, more yes votes are probably being created everyday. To be against separation is a reasonable position. To be against a referendum, when separatist parties have a majority in the Catalan parliament, is not reasonable. David Coughlan They should be jailed for the trouble and unrest they have caused, pathetic how they have run for the hills at the first sign of trouble. Come back and face your punishment. Spain will not be held to random by people who will seek to destroy its Constitution!! Karen Joy Harley

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An Argentinian man planted 7,000 trees in the shape of a guitar as a tribute to his late wife.

Although designed to be seen from above, Pedro Martin Ureta has never seen the instrument as he has a fear of flying.

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world at 830 metres.

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The aptly-named little penguin is the world’s smallest penguin species. It grows to an average of only 33 centimetres in height and is native to southern Australia and New Zealand.

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SHE is set to become a household name as one of three new Doctor Who companions.

And ex-Hollyoaks star Mandip Gill was understandably thrilled as she said: “I am over the moon to be joining the Doctor Who family. Certain roles seem unattainable and this is one of those, so much so I didn’t believe it to OVER THE MOON: be true for the first Mandip Gill. few weeks!”

The 29-year-old will play new character Yasmin in the Sci-Fi show and is clearly no stranger to celebrations after a series of images of her living it up on party island Ibiza emerged on social media in the wake of the big announcement.

She was pictured at the Ocean Club Champagne Spray Party alongside bikini-clad actress and friend Jennifer Metcalfe, 35, as the pair indulged in a spot of synchronised dancing while knocking back mixed drinks.

Birthday suit!

SHE’S the Spanish actress who made her name playing idealistic teacher Fatima in hit TV series El Principe.

But Hiba Abouk showed she has few hang-ups as she celebrated her 31st birthday by posting a naked photo of herself on Instagram.

Wearing only a baseball cap and with a lit cigarette in her mouth, she captioned the sizzling photo ‘Happy birthday to me.’

CHEEKY: Hiba Abouk.

He’s a safe pair of hands HE’S the ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper who became a heartthrob following his heroics with the Spanish national team.

And World Cup winner Iker Casillas, 36, was all smiles as he attended current club Porto’s gala evening accompanied by stunning journalist wife Sara Carbonero, 33.

The pair’s romance first came to light in 2010, and they had their first child Martin in 2013 before marrying at a secret ceremony in

Madrid last year.

The stopper has recently been linked with a move to Premier League sides Liverpool and Newcastle, although the rumours have been scotched by his agent Carlo Cutropia.

He told Spanish radio: “Of the crazy stuff I have seen, this is the craziest.

“It is crazy and there is no truth in it.”

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HANDSOME PAIR: Carbonero and Casillas.

Celeb focus Oar-some display SHE’S the exLove Island star who famously flashed her boobs at Cheltenham Racecourse.

MAKING A And Katie SPLASH: Katie Salmon let it Salmon. all hang out again as she paddled topless in Ibiza after slipping into a skimpy black bikini before whipping off her top.

Got the boot SHE’S the ex-desperate Housewives star who recently broke her leg while on holiday in Spain. And Eva Longoria, 44, has been told to wear a leg brace by doctors as she continues her recovery. She was seen sporting the boot-like device at a Los Angeles salon opening where she was joined by Victoria Beckham.

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LOADED: Weapons, drugs and money seized by police.

Family affair!

POLICE have held six people for possession of illegal weapons in Malaga City.

The accused were also charged for offences against public health and posing a serious threat to society.

They first came to investigators’ attention after becoming involved in a heated family argument.

A probe then revealed that the group possessed an illegal weapons arsenal, which included three shotguns, two pistols and a machine gun.

According to police reports, three family members had become involved in a dispute over a plot of land that they allegedly shared. The accused were initially held for brandishing knives during the altercation, with three more charged as the investigation continued.

Two men, one of whom was involved in the original dispute, had also reportedly paid a neighbour to hide the firearms for a month.

Almost €1,500 in cash, other weapons, such as machetes and knives, and three kilos of substances used to make narcotics were also seized during the swoop.

DRIER STRAITS: The province’s dams are only a third full. Image shows the Conde de Guadalhorce dam near Ardales.

By Kat Ashton MALAGA Province is experiencing one of the driest autumns in recent years.

And the desert-like conditions have had a severe impact on the agriculture industry.

Francisco Moscoso, president of the Small Farmers’ Associa-

tion (UPA), revealed that olive farmers could lose out on €38 million alone because farmers are unable to harvest this year’s crop. Farmers have predicted that the lack of rain and dire condition of the reservoirs has affected all agricultural sectors, with further damages to grape, almond and cereal crops estimated to result in losses of more than €3.5 million combined.

The UPA plans to raise these issues in its next meeting with the Andalucian authorities, and will request that several new measures are put in place, including lowering electricity tariffs so farmers can water their fields at night.

Juan Antonio Aguilar, secretary of the Association of Natural Resources and the Environment,

complained about the water limitations that had recently been imposed on farmers, and demanded those sectors responsible for the increase in water consumption, such as the tourism industry, help to come up with new plans to distribute water more effectively.

The region’s reservoirs are currently at around 33 per cent capacity and the authorities already had to put emergency measure in place earlier this year to save the mango and avocado harvests.

Jose Fiscal, the head of Andalucia’s Environment Department, admitted that the situation is starting to become “worrisome” and revealed that some areas in the region will officially be put on red alert if it does not improve.

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Double trouble A 38-YEAR-OLD woman from Malaga was sent away by her GP four times when she was complained about “unbearable” pains in her back and stomach before they discovered she was pregnant with twins.

Tricky trio POLICE have arrested three members of the same family for committing a series of robberies in Malaga Province and selling the stolen goods on the black market.

Fake cash TWO men face up to six years in prison after bei ng hel d f or t ryi ng t o spend f ake €50 banknotes in Fuengirola in order to get real cash in return.

Lift off TORREMOLINOS Council will install a 30-metre panoramic lift in the La Bateria Park, to save guests from the 30 metre climb between the park and the Avenida de Carlota Alessandri road.

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Sounds rubbish MEMBERS of the COIS Diving Club were involved in the clearance of rubbish from the bed of Marbella Marina and in just two hours removed more than one ton of junk.

Bumpy ride AFTER 10 months of work and an expenditure of €4.34 million, the 29kilometre A-377 road from Manilva to Gaucin is now almost complete with the entire stretch freshly tarmacked.

Driven mad THE socialist PSOE party has claimed that Malaga Province has been more affected by the ongoing driving examiner’s strike than any other region in Andalucia, with nearly 4,000 tests cancelled since June.

Flood risk IN anticipation of heavy rain later this year, Estepona Council has started work on clearing waste from rural roads in the municipality, and has so far cleared 80 kilometres of tarmac.

That’s cheeky A WOMAN in La Linea has been arrested for reporting that she had been attacked and her purse containing €250 stolen, when in fact she had lost it and wanted to make an insurance claim.

Dirty work MIJAS Council has announced that the contract for collection of urban waste has been put to public tender for the first time in 40 years, with the existing contract having been drawn up in 1976 and extended every five years since.

POLICE are probing the death of a 69year-old man from Benalmadena who had been missing for over a month.

The body of Jose Romero Benitez, who lived in Arroyo de la Miel, was found on Mount Calamorro in the Sierra de Mijas mountains on Sunday. He disappeared from his home in mid-September and had not been seen since.

He reportedly left without money or credit cards and his car was later found

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Missing man found dead at a local petrol station. Police launched a manhunt that lasted for six days and involved more than 500 people, before giving up hope of finding him alive.

Staff at the Angeles Malagueños de la Noche charity organisation claimed

that Mr Benitez had recently eaten breakfast at their day centre in Malaga City, but this has now been called into question by investigators.

The family remained hopeful, however, when they showed the staff photos of their father who confirmed that it

was definitely him. But all hope of finding him alive has now vanished.

According to his family, Mr Romero was on medication for depression and they had noticed he wasn’t in good spirits in the days before his disappearance.

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Direct control in place WHILST it could be very tempting not to return to the Catalan problem, it is the most important piece of recent news to hit Spain.

With article 155 actually in place and most of the Catalan cabinet dismissed, the Public Prosecutor has said that he wishes to charge a number of the politicians with rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds, which would certainly see them imprisoned if found guilty.

During an interview, Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis confirmed that a new election for the Catalan Parliament which will be held on December 21 would be managed by a special electoral committee and that assuming former president Carles Puigdemont was eligible (not in jail) then he would be free to stand.

In the meantime, after leaving a recorded message of defiance, Mr Puigdemont reportedly fled to Brussels with members of his former cabinet as they may be offered political asylum by the Belgian Secretary of State for Immigration and Asylum.

Slowly but inexorably, the Madrid government is taking over the running of Cataluña and at the moment only the Catalan Speaker’s Committee which is ‘standing in’ for the dismissed government is immune from prosecution until the December elections.

One unexpected result of article 155 is that Spaniards all over the country have clamoured to buy lottery tickets ending in that number.

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HEIST: The Unicaja branch in Huelin and (inset) the Huelin pharmacy and bank in Benamargosa.

POLICE are probing a series of armed raids in Malaga Province.

The three attacks happened within a 24-hour period, with a local pharmacy and bank hit ahead of a second bank robbery in the village of Benamargosa.

Investigators believe the two earlier incidents - both of which occurred in the Huelin district of Malaga City - may be related, while a suspect has been held in connection with the third.

In the first assault, a ski mask-clad gunman burst into a pharmacy on Calle Infantes before punching the assistant on duty, who handed over the contents of the till.

The next day, a man wearing a motorcycle helmet over a balaclava entered the Unicaja branch on Calle La Hoz.

Manhunt Gunman on loose as one held He initially stood in line before pulling out a gun and shouting at staff to hand over the cash.

But a female client managed to escape the scene and raise the alarm at a local bar, with the raider fleeing before police arrived at the scene, sparking a manhunt.

Less than half an hour later, a second Unicaja branch was targeted in Benamargosa, after a man dressed in motorbiking gear and wielding an axe threat-

ened staff before making off with €18,000 in cash.

The mayor, Jose Gallego, confirmed that he fled on foot, dropping bank notes as he went, and police were able to track him down after he threw his clothes and weapon into a nearby rubbish container.

The case remains open as detectives work to determine whether he worked alone or with an accomplice.

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POLICE are probing the cause of a lorry crash on the A-7 motorway near Benalmadena.

The accident sparked a five-kilometre tailback after the vehicle HAPLESS HGV: The scene in collided with the central the wake of the accident. reservation and spun sideways, coming to rest with the cabin blocking the fast lane.

No-one was injured during the incident, the Guardia Civil has confirmed.

Smash and grab!

A MANHUNT has been launched after four thieves drove a stolen car through a shop window. The vehicle ploughed into the Media Markt store at the Plaza Mayor shopping centre near Malaga Airport before the occupants made off with an unconfirmed number of high-end smartphones, a po-

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GENIUS CASTING: Malaga-born actor Antonio Banderas will play Malaga-born painter Pablo Picasso.

who also comes from my birthFILM crews have started shootplace Malaga. ing scenes in Malaga for a Na“I am thrilled to work with tional Geographic and Fox 21 National Geographic and the production of a new season of rest of the Genius team to tell Genius. an authentic story of one of the Malaga-born actor Antonio most innovative painters in the Banderas has been cast to play world.” painter Pablo Picasso in the 10Executive producer Ron episode series.

Howard said, “Antonio was Among the locations selected the natural choice. are Malaga’s He, like Picasso, Church of Santiago, has a no-holdswhere Picasso was barred approach to baptised and the La life that will add to Malagueta bullring, the genuineness where as a young boy Picasso witLatest news that we’re looking for. nessed bullfighting, and The filming in a subject that would more as it Malaga is expected permeate his art happens to last three days throughout his lifebut Banderas is untime. likely to be inThe production volved in any of the scenes. team also plan to film in the The 10 episodes, will be shot house where Picasso was born over five months in various and the Plaza de la Merced, cities around the world includwhere his family home stands. ing Barcelona, Paris and BuBanderas said, “The life stodapest. ry of Pablo Picasso has long Genius season two is expectsince fascinated me and I have ed to premiere in 2018. so much respect for this man,

HEIST: The gang careered into the shop’s façade. lice official said. The robbers escaped in a second car they had parked nearby.

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Traffic jammed RONDA Town Council will block off the road across the famed Puente Nuevo bridge to traffic from Monday November 6 for a month and a half to repair structural damages.

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German held POLICE in Malaga capital have arrested a 55year-old man from Cologne wanted in Germany after getting into a heated argument with his neighbour and throwing an axe at her.

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Fatal fall POLICE have launched a probe after a 12-yearold boy died after falling from a sixth floor apartment window on Avenida de Juan Sebastian Elcano in Malaga City.

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EX-CATALAN leader Carles Puigdemont faces up to 45 years in prison if he fails to appear before the Spanish government.

Following a vote by the Spanish Senate backing the decision to impose direct rule on Cataluña, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy sacked the leader of the Catalan Parliament and dismissed the rest of his cabinet.

After declaring Cataluña’s independence, Puigdemont fled to Belgium as Spanish prosecutors ON THE RUN: called for him to Carles Puigdemont show his face in has fled Spain Madrid to face where he could charges of rebellion face a 30-year and sedition, punishable by up to 30 prison sentence. years and 15 years in prison respectively.

He ignored orders to return to Spain and claimed he would not go back until

he was guaranteed a fair trial, while his lawyer suggested that he could testify from Brussels.

It was initially reported that Puigdemont chose to flee to Belgium with several members of his cabinet to seek political asylum. Theo Francken, Belgium’s immigration minister, had previously suggested that it was not “unrealistic” for Puigdemont to be granted protection.

Puigdemont later denied that he had fled to seek asylum, but claimed he had left “for safety purposes.” He also declared he would accept the results of the snap regional elections called by Rajoy for December.

However, if he refuses to return to Spain, the court could issue an arrest warrant which would make it impossible for him to run for re-election.

Belgium’s Prime Minister Charles Michel also revealed that an asylum request was “absolutely not on the agenda” and claimed the ex-Catalan leader would be treated the same as any other European citizen.

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Tension goes on FOLLOWING the fallout of the controversial Catalan independence referendum on October 1, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and his government voted to invoke article 155 to suspend Cataluña’s powers and remove Carles Puigdemont and his cabinet from government.

Rajoy then announced new regional elections will be held on December 21.

Puigdemont refused to call regional elections himself or appear in front of the Spanish parliament to explain his actions and instead declared Cataluña’s independence from Spain.

Spain’s attorney general then called for charges of rebellion and sedition to be brought against 14 cabinet members accused of coordinating the independence movement, who are due to appear in court on Thursday and Friday.

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No let up for rentals EVEN though property owners have to cope with new regulations concerning holiday lets, the number of private beds available in Malaga Province at 80,872 now exceeds the number of hotel beds at 79,577.

Clever boys THE three dogs which made up the canine unit patrolling the San Pedro Alcantara fair detected 80 people carrying drugs on the streets although the overall level of crime was lower than usual.

Fire fight FOLLOWING a legal dispute, Mijas Council has regained control of the building previously used by Fuengirola’s fire brigade which it is believed could be worth €2 million.

By Matt Ford A HOLIDAYMAKER from Liverpool who almost died after being bitten by sandflies on the Costa del Sol is on the road to recovery.

It comes in the wake of a two-year battle during which doctors were unable to diagnose what was causing 46year-old Mark Russell’s muscles to waste away, with kidney stones blamed at one point.

But the father-of-one had in fact contracted a blood disease normally confined to the tropics during a 2014 Malaga break with wife Yvette and their 16-year-old son.

In an interview with local media he said: “Everyday, I didn’t know what was going on and neither did the consultants.

“I had to be so strong - sometimes I thought I was going to die. I was weeing into a pot as I couldn’t get out of bed, I was that weak.

“It’s the worst nightmare imaginable, I wouldn’t wish this on my biggest enemy.”

Having lost more than three stone in weight and being forced to spend months off work, he was cured after being transferred from Arrowe Park Hospital near his home on the Wirral,

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Merseyside, to the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

Once there, experts from Liverpool University’s School of Tropical Medicine were able to identify the cause of the funeral care worker’s illness as visceral leishmaniasis, a potentially life-threatening condition caused by a parasite.

Nick Beeching, a senior lecturer at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, said: “Mark developed a prolonged fever and became very anaemic.

“Eventually, he was diagnosed and we looked at it under the microscope and could see the parasites causing the fever.

“We started Mark on a toxic treatment. He tolerated that okay but, soon after, he had a relapse - so we gave him a longer course of treatment which was very successful.

“He now looks a difhectares of land is at present dedicated ferent man, to olive farming throughout Spain. he’s put the

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‘I ALMOST DIED’: Mark and wife Yvette. weight back on and has regained his energy.”

The affliction is mainly confined to the tropics but there are occasional cases in the Mediterranean, and if untreated can be lethal.

Mark added: “I was off work for six months and it took two years to get

me back to full fitness.

“I suffered a lot of muscle wastage and looked like someone with cancer.

“And the emotional side was very tough - I didn’t know what was going to happen to me.

“It’s been a long road to get that parasitic disease out of my system.”

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Nobu’s new Omakase Menu Nobu Restaurant, located in Puente Romano Marbella, has launched its new winter Omakase Menu.

Omakase means in Japanese “I’ll leave it up to you” and refers to chef’s selection.

“I have chosen dishes that go well with these slight temperature changes we experience here by the Mediterranean. Salmon Karashi served next to oysters New Style are simple, but delicious with its citrusy dressing, Beef Tenderloin is superb for those cosy Nobu evenings, mixing citrus-based ponzu with spicy wasabi salsa. In addition Black Cod Miso, signature flavour that works for me every time,” comments Nobu Marbella Executive Chef Eleni Manousou.

Nobu Restaurant & Lounge, the first Nobu opened in Spain, is located in the centre of Puente Romano’s lively ‘La Plaza.’ The famous and unique gastronomy hub offers a variety of restaurants and cocktail bars.

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Chest in time?

ELEGANT EVENT: The Gran Hotel Miramar has finally reopened following a 10 year renovation.

TREE-MENDOUS: The Castaño Santo.

AN ancient chestnut tree is to be granted special status.

It comes as a motion to declare the Castaño Santo - located in the Sierra Real mountains near Istan - an official Natural Monument was approved by the Junta de Andalucia regional council.

The enormous tree, which measures 22 metres around the base and creates a shadow measuring close to 540 square metres, is thought to be at least 800 years old.

It is thought to be the old-

est surviving tree in the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park.

But its existence is threatened by erosion of the earth around its roots, leaving many of them exposed, with hikers stopping to take photos at fault according to environmental groups.

The tree is associated with a number of legends, with one story dated to 1501 telling of a sacred mass held beneath its branches by King Ferdinand the Catholic.

Grand hotel back in business

By Kat Ashton FOLLOWING a €65 million refurbishment that took 10 years to complete, the Gran Hotel Miramar has reopened in Malaga City.

More than 1,400 guests attended the opening party 90 years after the hotel first opened in 1926. It was initially known as the Prince of As-

turias Hotel before eventually being renamed the Gran Hotel Miramar. The building was also used as a hospital during the Spanish Civil War and then became the Malaga Province court house for 20 years until 2007.

The new hotel is expected to attract high end tourists to the city and is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World group, which restricts membership to the best luxury hotels and resorts on the planet.

The building was originally designed by the same architect responsible for the Ritz hotel in Madrid and the Alfonso XIII in Sevilla. This time round the Santos Hotels group, who acquired the building, hired local architect Jose Segui to

complete the work.

The hotel boasts 190 rooms, a spa and five restaurants; including the Príncipe de Asturias restaurant managed by head chef Diego Nicas who trained at the three-Michelin-starred Akelerre restaurant in San Sebastian. It also has an extensive outside space with views looking out across the sea.

The hotel’s new manager Mariola Valladares previously managed the Agumar urban hotel in Madrid and has described her new position as “a challenge and an opportunity.”

The hotel has already hosted an array of conventions, conferences and weddings since its partial opening 10 months ago.

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Top of the docs FOUR doctors from Malaga Province have been included in the Top Doctors Awards list revealing the 50 most valued medical specialists in the country.

Hear, hear MORE than 54,000 residents in Malaga Province are affected by excessive road noise, leading the Junta de Andalucia to devise a €178 million plan claiming that works need to be carried out in 23 specific zones to minimise the problem.

Not fare POLICE in Malaga Province have fined 53 taxi drivers operating without a licence, of which 44 were caught at the entrance to the airport and eight in the bus station.

Sea rescue MORE than 100 immigrants travelling by small boats from the north coast of Africa were rescued off the coast of Almeria by Maritime Rescue and brought into Malaga port on Saturday night.

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MARBELLA has asked the Andalucian authorities to support its bid to host the Davis Cup tie between Spain and Great Britain in February 2018, which, if successful, will take place at the Puente Romano Tennis Club.

Road rage RESIDENTS of Ronda have joined forces to demand a motorway that links the town to Malaga City, and have already gathered more than 6000 signatures.

Super stores THE supermarket giant Dia has remodelled 20 of its stores in Malaga Province as part of the company’s largest ever renovation project which will see 600 stores transformed.

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He’s a winner!

Golfing ace claims European championship title EXCLUSIVE

By Jay Emeny GOLF wonderkid Oliver Strang has returned from his international tour, claiming the European Junior Golf Championship title.

The eight-year-old from Caceres came a close second in the UK Kids Grand Final in England, missing out by just one shot and beaten by a child two years his senior.

He then came third in the Wee Wonders Grand Final in Scotland and third in the American Golf Championships in England.

His top three finishes in multiple competitions in the UK qualified him for the Eu-

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DRIVING ON: Oliver Strang. ropean Junior Golf Championship, a three round competition in Spain, where Oliver dominated the field, winning by eight shots and shooting nine over through three rounds of nine holes.

The amount generated in the Costa del Sol by tourism in 2017, according to official sources in Malaga.

The young golfing ace has now set his sights on an event in Australia and is hoping his recent successes will help garner some sponsorship for the lengthy trip down under.

The US Kids golf Australian Open starts on January 21 next year and Oliver will be hoping to return with yet more silverware.

His father Christopher Strang said “he has the drive to be the best and loves the game.”

Oliver ’s Facebook page, Oliver Strang - road to the Masters, has also attracted a sizeable following of people who believe in his dream to make it as a professional golfer.

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Crops and robbers POLICE have arrested six people accused of stealing produce from farmers in Malaga Province.

During the investigation, named operation ‘Vihuela,’ police confiscated around 900 kilos of stolen fruit after they received complaints from local farmers that their crops were going missing.

Farms in Alhaurin de la Torre, Alhaurin el Grande, Cartama, Coin, Alora and Pizarra were all targeted by the gang who allegedly mostly stole fruit, such as lemons, avocados and tangerines, which boasted a high market value.

The police revealed the thieves worked at night, and set up all manner of security measures so they didn’t get caught. They are believed to have acted at different times and sold the stock on immediately to markets and greengrocers.

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Worse for wear

A nose for money A POLICE sniffer dog with a nose for money has joined a specialist Guardia Civil unit in Alicante. Floki, a three-year-old German-Belgian shepherd cross, will be working with the team at Alicante-Elche airport and other ports to help detect undeclared cash - often the proceeds of money laundering or drug trafficking. The money-sniffing mutt was trained at the Guardia Civil’s El Pardo facilities in Madrid and he quickly excelled in the detection of bank notes.

Floki will join other specially selected four-legged colleagues in the Alicante dog unit. Four of his canine companions specialise in detecting drugs, four in explosives and one in tobacco.

A GROUP of British men on holiday in Benidorm have posted a shocking video of some of their drunken exploits on social media.

The four from West Lothian in Scotland were thrown out of their hotel after being filmed swinging from a curtain rail, riding naked in a lift and throwing items from their balcony.

Callum Millar, Stuart Morajda, Jordyn Gill and Scott Cull went on a lads’ holiday to the Costa Blanca but Scott returned home after just 16 hours in Benidorm.

Millar, 23, shared footage of his best friend Morajda, 21, on social media showing him swinging from a curtain rail, which snaps off the wall and he falls to the floor.

One the last day of their holiday the lads group were thrown out of the hotel after

WANTED: The suspected gang members including Mazarro (bottom centre) and Poblete (top).

A grave affair Kidnappers kept victims in coffins

SMASHED: Morajda and curtain rail.

Jordyn Gill, 25, allegedly threw belongings from the balcony. easyJet refused them boarding on their return flight to the

UK after some of the group were rowdy and shouting.

They had to book alternative flights home with Flybe at a cost of £450.

A 40-YEAR-OLD woman has been ar r est ed i n t he north of Spain accused of kidnapping wealthy businessmen and locking them in coffins for months at a time.

According to reports, Isabel Mazar r o Gom ez de Sant i ago, al ong wi t h her Chilean husband, Raul Julio Escobar Poblete, would all egedl y keep f or ei gn i nvestors and pensioners in

caskets while playing loud music.

The couple are suspected m em ber s of a danger ous gang who operated in Mexico who would hold victims hostage, demanding a ransom from the victims’ families.

Poblete was arrested earlier this year after allegedly attempting to collect a ransom i n Mexi co under t he fake name Ramon Alberto Guerra Valencia According to Spanish media, Nancy Michell Kendall, an American woman, was held captive by the pair and even reportedly had her finger cut off to add pressure on her f am i l y t o pay her ransom fee.

She was reportedly held for two and a half months and released after Poblete’s arrest by the Mexican authorities.

Guar di a Ci vi l off i cer s were alerted to the woman’s whereabouts after Mexican police put in a request when they suspected that she had fled the country.

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SHOW ME THE MONEY: Floki in action.

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Chinese fraudsters held lencia, Alicante, Mallorca, La Coruña and Gran Canaria. The operation, carried out by a hundred agents of the National Police’s drugs and organised crime and the economic and fiscal crime units together with the Tax Agency.

Those arrested have been charged with a variety of crimes including money laundering, tax fraud, false documents and membership of criminal organisation.

There are similarities to a crime group dismantled in October 2012 smashing one of the

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biggest networks of laundering and fiscal crime in Spain. In total, about 90 people were arrested and more than €10 million in cash were seized.

Chinese businessman Gao Ping was the alleged leader of the plot and was sent to prison, although he was released a month later by a judicial error.

In April 2013 he was imprisoned again after new incriminating evidence was found and he remained in prison until July 2015 after paying a bond of €400,000.

was paid in speeding fines last year according to traffic authorities.

LOCAL POLICE in Granada are investigating a porn film shoot in their city after footage emerged on the internet.

It comes after a similar incident on the streets of Sevilla when two naked actresses cavorted in the back of a horse-drawn carriage in broad daylight in a public place, as previously reported in the Euro Weekly News.

Having looked at the footage the Granada police are now deciding if a crime

BRAZEN: The thief strolls into a hotel.

A BURGLAR has been arrested on suspicion of raiding 50 Spanish hotel rooms in the popular tourist hotspots of Ibiza, Mallorca and Barcelona.

The 24-year-old allegedly used a combination of fake home-made key cards and electronic locks to break into rooms to steal laptops, watches and mobile phones whilst holidaymakers were out.

HORSE HOBBLING: Police say “The old traditions must be stopped.”

CRAFTY: The homemade device he used to break into hotel rooms.

He even escaped capture after being caught red-handed by hotel staff in Magaluf.

But officers later apprehended the suspect, and linked the items he allegedly stole with reported thefts in Palma, Magaluf and Barcelona.

He has been charged with 50 thefts, but the investigation is ongoing.

Porn again

has been committed.

The film revolves around a young woman from Granada and the visit of two Catalan friends to the Andalucian city.

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SPAIN’S National Police force has mounted a huge operation to crack open a Chinese money-laundering gang.

More than 50 people were arrested across 11 Spanish provinces in Operation Shopping.

The main raid centred on the Cobo Calleja industrial estate in Fuenlabrada (Madrid) but arrests were also made in Barcelona, Sevilla, Malaga, Va-

Brazen burglar jailed

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Horse hobbling ban enforced GUARDIA CIVIL officers are clamping down on the mistreatment of horses in Spain and horse hobbling in particular.

Horse hobbling is the practice of tethering one of more legs to allow a horse to graze and move short and slow distances, yet prevent the horse from r u n n i n g o f f t o o f a r. B u t frequently the tethers can tighten around the limb and cause injury.

Legislation outlawing the practice in Spain was introduced in 2015 with fines of up to €10,000 for f i r s t - t i m e o ff e n d e r s . R e peat offenders face a lifetime ban from keeping horses. The Guardia Civil’s environmental branch, Seprona, is now appealing for the public to contact them by calling 062 if they see cases of horses being mistreated.

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Pizza the action!

Pranksters hold phone to ransom

PHONE RANSOM: Returned in exchange for a pizza.

TWO Britons working in Ibiza made the most of finding a fellow countryman’s mobile phone by holding it for ransom in exchange for a pizza.

Reiss White and Kelly-Anne Philipp discovered a lost phone in the world’s largest nightclub, Privilege Ibiza and were able to get in touch with the owner, Adam Fleming.

In return for giving the phone back, Adam agreed to bring them a meat feast from Pizza Hut. The pranksters at this stage decide to include a series of warnings, including a picture of the mobile phone tied to a chair, and said the Samsung would ‘lose a button’ if he tried to bring a

cheaper takeaway.

When Adam tried to bargain - offering onion rings instead the pair sent a photo of the phone dangling over a toilet to ‘show they meant business.’

The phone was spared a gruesome end when Mr Fleming delivered the pizza to the hungry seasonal workers fulfilling his end of the bargain.

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A SPANISH museum has made it into the top 10 in the world as voted for by TripAdvisor users.

The Prado Museum in Madrid has been recognised as the best in Spain, the fourth best in Europe and ninth in the world.

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art was named number one in the Travellers’ Choice awards for Museums in the World, securing the position for the third year in a row.

The winners were determined using an algorithm that takes into account the quantity and quality of comments for the world’s museums for a year.

In the latest edition of the awards, the Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York was declared best in the world, and the Museum of Orsay in Paris, as the best in Europe according to users.

In total 10 Spanish museums have received awards, three of them at European level and one among the 10 best in the world.

The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid has been awarded the 18th in Europe and second at the national level.

While the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao has been awarded the 22nd position in Europe and third in Spain.

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One of the best!

Spanish museum makes global Top 10

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Top 10 Museums in the World 1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA 2. The National WWII Museum, New Orleans, USA 3. Musee d’Orsay, Paris, France 4. The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, USA 5. State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Russia 6. The National 9/11 Memorial and Museum, New York, USA 7. National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City, Mexico 8. Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece 9. Prado National Museum, Madrid, Spain 10. Victoria and Albert Museum, London, United Kingdom Top 10 Museums in Spain 1. Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid 2. Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid 3. Museo Guggenheim, Bilbao 4. Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, Valencia 5. Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid 6. Museo Sorolla, Madrid 7. Museu Nacional d’Art de Cataluña MNAC, Barcelona 8. Museo Picasso, Barcelona 9. Teatro-Museo Dalí, Figueres 10. Museo Arqueológico Nacional, Madrid

TOP TEN: The Prado Museum, Madrid.

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Mijas Lions’ generous donation

By Anita Humphreys THE President of the La Cala de Mijas Lions Club, Julie Barry, recently presented the Vice President of ADIMI Jacinta Munoz with a cheque for over €4,000.

She thanked the Club for their generosity and continued support, and the manager Laura Villa explained how all the diagnostic material to be purchased with the money would be used. ADIMI stands for The Association of the disabled in Mijas and was founded in 1999 by 27 people who all understood the needs of disabled individuals.

The centre has expanded from very small beginnings and they are extremely grateful to the town hall who gave them the land to build the fantastic hospital and day centre they now enjoy. It has not all been smooth sailing but now the centre, which was inaugurated on June 30 this year, is a welcome place for 225 individuals to experience the workshop therapy rooms daily.

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FUNDRAISERS: Julie Barry, Jacinta Munoz, Laura Villa and Lions members.

hectares of land is at present dedicated to olive farming throughout Spain.

All nationalities are welcome, so if you have some time to spare, go and volunteer your help and they will welcome you with open

arms. There is still much to do and they are hoping to open a respite care unit as soon as they have the funds to do so. Most of the funds to run the centre come from the Junta de Andalucia, Mijas Town Hall, families of

the disabled and donations. Should you wish to help in any way go and visit them in Calle Candilera de La Torre no5, Urb La Cala Hills, Mijas Costa.

The Lions are tireless in their fundraising activities and their next event will be the Christmas Fayre at the Tamisa Golf Hotel on December 3 starting at 11.30am. Stalls, Costa Soul singers and Father Christmas will all be at this wonderful annual event.

On the December 9 at the El Olivo restaurant in La Cala, their spectacular Christmas Dinner and Dance event which will have music from the fabulous Revival band. Tickets are €45, which includes wine, beer and soft drinks until midnight, and can be obtained from the Lions Shop on Calle Torremolinos or by calling 677 059 061. It is through these events, and the shop, that these donations are made possible. Go along and support them, either by donating items to the shop, buying wonderful clothes, bric a brac, books or other items for the home or by attending the events and having a great time.

Their motto is ‘We Serve’ and they certainly do that, whilst at the same time providing fantastic events for all to enjoy.

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Diabetes - the consequences WORLD DIABETES DAY is coming and the Diabetic Support Group will be doing random glucose testing.

This quick test could save your life.

You don’t have to be overweight to be diabetic, anybody can have this condition from birth to old age.

This month you can find them in the following places: November 11 - outside La Cala de Mijas Town Hall from 11am to 2pm.

November 12 - at the Costa Women Fair at Avanto La Cala de Mijas from 4pm to 7pm.

November 14 (World Diabetes Day) - Age Care Charity Shop Calahonda from 10.30am to 2pm.

November 18 - outside Mijas Tourist Office from 11am to 2pm.

The Diabetic Support Group is supported by the La Cala de Mijas Lions and diabetes is one of the Lions International initiatives around the world.

Please email Anne Bowles on annediabetics@gmail.com for more information or telephone their helpline on 607 879 450.

They also hold monthly educational meetings and are willing to go along to club meetings or golf courses to tell you more about this condition.

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New research into a terrible condition RARE, incurable conditions are often overlooked by medical research in favour of those diseases which claim large numbers of victims.

It is not a matter of health specialists being uncaring, but there is only so much money available although now some of it will be spent on studying Butterfly Skin (Epidermolysis bullosa) which affects children giving them extremely fragile skin which blisters and bleeds.

Even the simplest of activities can be extremely painful and the children often have to be heavily bandaged and cannot live a normal life of rough and tumble.

Little is known about the cause or treatment of the disease but parents of sufferers are delighted that the Ministry of Health, Social

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PRINCESS ELENA of Spain (left) with an affected child and mother.

The number of vehicles registered in Spain at present according to traffic sources.

Services and Equality has sanctioned the La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Sant Joan de Déu-Clinic Hospital, Barcelona in collaboration with the Provincial Hospital Clinic of Barcelona to introduce the first Reference Centres for Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) in Spain.

A Reference Centre is a health centre that dedicates

its work fundamentally to the care of certain recognised conditions and has the mission of providing multidisciplinary team care.

This news means that there will be more help and assistance for those affected with Butterfly Skin in Spain and there is the possibility that new treatments and even a cure may be found in time. An official

ceremony at the La Paz Children’s Hospital in Madrid formally announced this news in the presence of health specialists, Princess Elena of Spain, Nieves Montero an architect from Marbella who is President of the Spanish Association of EB Debra-Butterfly Children Charity alongside sufferers and their families.

Princess Elena in her role as project Director of the Mapfre Foundation has been collaborating with the charity via the ‘Donate a Euro’ campaign involving more than 4,600 employees of Mapfre to help raise much-needed funds.

It is believed that the establishment of these reference centres will not only help to highlight the needs of the children but will also lead in the long term to an extension of knowledge in how to treat the condition and bring some relief to those who suffer from its awful effects.

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GOOD TIMES: Happy diners at the La Parilla de Pepe Restaurant, Coin.

Coin Poppy Appeal launch F IF T Y m e m b e r s a n d guests of the Coin branch of the Royal British Legion l a u n c h e d t h e 2 0 1 7 Poppy Appeal with a dinner dance at La Parilla de Pepe.

Retiring Poppy Appeal O ffice r Pa u l Pr i t c h a rd , supported by his replacement George Chaney, orchest r a t e d a n a m a zin g evening that raised €406.

Karen Kooper entertained the diners with a fantastic selection of songs from the

50’s and 60’s. Towards the end of the meal, emerging star Ricky Leach, a firm favourite with the Coin branch, joined Karen for several duets.

B ran ch C h a irma n , J o Taylor, acknowledged all th e h ard w o rk th at ha d gone into organising the evening and paid special tribute to Rosie Mahoney who had decorated the tab les w ith p o p p y ce n t re p iec e s . J o a ls o th an k e d P a u l fo r a rra n g in g h is

farewell function and complimented Monica and the staff at La Parilla for the meal. Without everyone’s support, such an amazing evening would have simply not been possible.

The Coin branch has a full entertainment programme right up to Christmas, details of which can be found at: http://www.coinrbl.info/. Why not take a look and consider joining one of the most active and friendly groups in the area?

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Puppy love STAFF and volunteers at the ADANA Dog Rescue and Rehoming Centre in the Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona were delighted to receive a visit from a group of senior citizens from the Isdabe Residencia.

The trip was organised by social worker and local councillor Manuela Benitez. The visitors were welcomed by ADANA board members Mary Page and Reg Winkworth, and were served with sandwiches, cakes and drink prepared by Susie Brown. Long-time ADANA employee , a n d De p u t y K en n e l Manager, Fernando Amores Gil expla i n e d t h e h i s to ry o f ADANA to the visitors and the work it does rescuing unwanted aband o n e d d o g s a n d fin d in g homes for them.

ADANA is currently busy organising its annual Christmas Fair, this year to be held on November 19 at the Estepona Palacio de Congresos. Anyone wishing to hire a stall at the event should contact Trisha Mansfield on trishaaa60@gmail.com.

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Lux Mundi November events second team.

Tic ke ts a re €4, a ll pro ceeds t o go t owar ds fundraising. Start time: 6.30pm.

Thursday November 16: A Touch of Class presents ‘A Touch of Cabaret’ Come and enjoy an evening of song with the ever popular ‘A Touch of Class.’ All proceeds from this concert will be in aid of Lux Mundi. The concert will be at the Casa de Cultura in Fuengirola.

Tickets are €10. Start time 7pm.

Thursday November 23: Christmas Bazaar A c ha nc e to ge t a ll your Chr i st m as gi f t s and goodies. Numerous stalls selling cakes, jewellery, books, toys and gifts, preserves and wine. Refreshments will also be available to purchase. Entry is fre e a nd the ba z a a r is op en f r om 10.30am t o 12.30pm.

For further information and bookings please contact the Centre in Fuengirola via Tel: 952 474 840, e -ma il: lux m undif@gmai l .com or web: UK residents have so far travelled to www.lux-mundi.org. (You are unable to Spain this year according to the Office make bookings on the website and they of National Statistics cannot accept cards).

UPCOMING events for the Lux Mundi centre in Fuengirola: Wednesday November 8: Day trip to Alcala la Real and the Fortress of Mota This town in the Jaen Province has been declared a Property of Cultural Interest and has many interesting sites to see. The imposing Fortress of Mota marked the border between the kingdoms of Granada and Castile for over 150 years, and has one of the most extensive walled perimeters in Al-Andalus.

Tickets are €39 (available at the centre), which include transport, travel insurance, guided visits inside and outside the fortress and a visit to a cheese factory with sampling and lunch. Departure from the Feria Ground at 8.20am and the Bull Ring at 8.25am.

Thursday November 9: Quiz Night Team up with your friends and pit your wits in a fun quiz. A light hearted evening with one free drink and snack included. Prizes for the first and

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No Poppy Appeal after closure THE Benalmadena branch of the Royal British Legion has closed down. In 1987 it was the first branch to open on the Costa del Sol and 10 years later there were 400 members, with new branches forming along the coast and inland since. The Benalmadena membership subsequently decreased, leading three of the main officials indicating that they did not wish to be re-elected at the recent Annual General Meeting.

And since there were no nominees to fill their posts, the branch is unable to continue and there will be no longer be a Poppy Appeal in Benalmadena.

ARCH sale ARCH, the Andalucian rescue centre for horses, is holding a sale of new and well-loved rugs and tack. It is scheduled for 11am1pm on Saturday November 18 at the ARCH stables, Viña Borrego, Alhaurin El Grande. Come along to grab a bargain! www.horseres cuespan.org (see website for map) phone Tracey for more info: 659 408 664.

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Brine dining

Rats on rise

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NORWAY EUROPE’S first underwater restaurant will be opened in Norway, about five hours from capital city Oslo, and will feature a 36-foot wide ocean window stretching from floor to ceiling while 16 feet underwater.

Right smite LOCAL politicians on the Swedish island of Gotland have requested that a far-right, neo-Nazi party be banned from the upcoming annual politics festival, claiming that the group’s presence “limits freedom of expression for others.”

Tragic trip A RUSSIAN helicopter missing off the coast of Norway was located at a depth of

School surge SEA DREAM: Norway’s new underwater restaurant will offer guests the chance to eat with the fishes.

209 metres, and the eight men on board have been presumed dead.

ha mme r c rus hing a s w a s tika in O s lo w a s va nda lis e d w ith re d pa int la s t Thurs da y c oinc iding w ith the 75th a nniversary of the Holocaust in Norway.

Statue spoilt A M O N U M EN T s how ing a

GERMANY

Full bottle A GERMAN motorway near Frankfurt was brought to a stand-

THE Dutch government plans to incr ease t he num ber of places in international schools to a tt r act f or ei gn com pani es a nd ski l l ed wor ker s, as half of these schools are now re por t ed t o have a wai t i ng list.

Family time A PRISON in Leeuwarden is set to open a special wing for inmates who are fathers next year, allowing them to play with their chi l dr en or hel p t hem wi t h homework, with the aim to prevent them from offending.

Traffic tots up THE number of traffic jams in the Netherlands is costing the economy billions of euros and looks set to increase by 1.7 per cent next year, according to the KiM institute for mobility policy.

SWEDEN

Savage storm AT least three people were killed and transport services were suspended in seven German states on Sunday after Storm Herwart ripped up trees and caused flooding across the country.

REPORTS of rat sightings have ris e n by 25 per cent i n Amsterdam and almost 50 per c e nt i n Rot t er dam i n t he past year, according to a report by th e Dut ch newspaper t he Telegraaf.

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still by 30,000 smashed beer bottles when a lorry collided with another vehicle and its contents crashed onto the road.

Travel triumph THE German passport was revealed to be the second best passport in the world as it allows holders to travel to 158 countries

without a visa, only following Singapore which allows 159.

Devil derailed A GERMAN couple was persuaded by the courts not to name their baby Lucifer following months of disagreement after the local registry office warned that the name might put their child in danger.

FRANCE

BELGIUM

Butter flutter

Kidnap charge

FRANCE’S croissants are under threat as the nation allegedly faces the worst butter shortage it’s seen since the Second World War due to falling levels of milk production and growing global demand for the dairy product.

A W O M A N from H ull is fa c ing e xtra dition to B e lgium w he re s he ha s be e n a c c us e d of c hild a bduc tion a fte r le a ving the c ountry w ith he r son without his father ’s permission seven years ago.

Literary love

Court change

NEARLY 6,000 of literary legend Marcel Proust’s letters will be published online for free to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

B ELG IU M is pla nning to s e t up a n Englis hla ngua ge c ourt to de a l w ith c orpora te la w s uits post-Brexit so international companies no longer ha ve to go to tria l in the U K onc e it le a ve s the EU.

Tongue twisted THE Academie Française, which is officially tasked with protecting the French language, has warned that the native dialect is in ‘mortal danger’ due to the increase of ‘inclusive writing’ which promotes both masculine and feminine nouns.

Born free THE first nudist beach may open shortly in Belgium, as the Federation of Belgian Naturism is in talks with two seaside resorts to persuade them to change their regulations on nudity.

Out of order

Road rage

THE French government has condemned new evidence which revealed that the French police have been using tear gas on children, destroying belongings and ripping up tents in refugee camps near Calais.

AROUND 1,800 people, including many children, have protested in Antwerp to demand safer roads and better cycling conditions following three recent road deaths.

Bomb ban ALMOST 90 per cent of Swedish people want their government to sign a UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons worldwide, according to a survey by polling group Sifo.

House crisis THOUSANDS of new arrivals to Sweden are in danger of being homeless as many towns struggle to find accommodation for asylum seekers, with those on short-term employment contracts at greatest risk of losing their homes.

Plane wrecked POLICE are looking into an attempt to sabotage a plane in an airport in Gallivare, after someone broke into the terminal and tampered with the aircraft.

Top dog A FOUR-YEAR-OLD German Shepherd has been named police dog of the year after helping to find a missing six-yearold girl last summer in Hudiksvall.

DENMARK

Royal rounds P R I N C E H A R RY j e t t e d i n t o Denmark for a brief visit during which he visited Copenhagen’s A m a l i e n b o rg P a l a c e t o m e e t Queen Margrethe and attended a r o y a l r e c e p t i o n a t t h e Ti v o l i Gardens.

Lucky escape

All tied up

Mayor muck-up

A 91-YEAR-OLD Danish man was tied to his bed while two thieves robbed his house near Copenhagen, taking cash and his television among other possessions.

A COUNCILLOR in Copenhagen has withdrawn her name from her party’s list of candidates for mayor after it was revealed she didn’t pay to hold her wedding reception at the city hall for free.

POLICE believe the shooting that took place in Copenhagen last Tuesday was related to gang activity and revealed the two victims, aged 22 and 24, escaped with minor injuries.

FINANCE Repaying debts

€2.05 billion

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business & legal

A BRITISH initiative which will review the clarity and honesty of hotel booking comparison sites could well benefit consumers and hotels in Spain.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is contacting all of the major websites operating in the UK such as Booking.com, Expedia and Trivago to try to establish a number of matters.

The enquiry will want to discover whether there are any hidden charges, how accurate the discount offers are and whether the sites are influenced to promote particular establishments due

By John Smith to the commission they receive.

According to the CMA as many of 70 per cent of UK residents looking to make hotel bookings do compare options on the various websites and should there be any evidence that consumers are being misled then action will be taken.

Having contacted hotel groups and websites, the watchdog also wants to hear from the general public about their experiences with these sites.

One area of particular interest is

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Photo by The Djehuty project

Egyptologists turn to crowdfunding AN incredibly successful team of Spanish archaeologists who have unearthed numerous valuable Egyptian artefacts is so poor that it has had to turn to crowdfunding to raise €20,000.

Whilst the group has been excavating the tomb of Djehuty and others in Luxor, many of their rare and exquisite finds are the property of the Egyptian government and end up in local museums. These experts are not treasure hunters but are dedicated to their work howev-

er they need to be able to pay their local teams of labourers in order to launch next year’s exploration session in January and February.

Needing to raise €20,000 the group came up with the idea of making an appeal on the Kickstarter platform and with more than a month before the appeal ends, they have already raised just short of €28,000 from 247 supporters who will receive small tokens such as books and videos in thanks.

LATEST unemployment figures show that the number without jobs in Spain has dropped to its lowest level since 2008. The National Statistics Institute third quarter figures show unemployment at 16.38 per cent, down from 17.22 per cent in the previous quarter.

La Caixa LA CAIXA bank’s CEO Gonzalo Gortazar said that whilst he feels that the Catalan situation would be resolved, there could be economic problems if matters drag on. Having moved its HQ from Barcelona, he confirmed that few withdrawals by disgruntled Catalans had occurred.

In the money SPANISH billionaires saw their wealth increase by 10 per cent to a total of €105.81 billion in 2016 according to a report by Swiss bank UBS and consultancy PwC. The number of billionaires also increased by four to 25.

Sacked for working too hard IN what is an unusual case, a store worker who was sacked for working too hard has taken former employer Lidl to court claiming unfair dismissal.

The supermarket branch in Barcelona for which he worked accused him of breaches of his employment contract as he turned up early and spent between an hour and an hour and a

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Our programme is flexible enough that we can adjust its size smoothly,” European Central Bank President Mario Draghi on decision to halve the amount spent on government euro bonds.

THE TEAM involved in excavations.

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is the value of non-oil trade undertaken between Spain and the United Arab Emirates during 2016.

Comparison site review

THE Spanish government has received permission from the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) to make an early repayment of €2 billion to reduce its borrowings to save banks.

This does however still leave an outstanding debt of €31.7 billion from the €41.3 billion originally borrowed in 2012 to allow it to save a number of struggling banks. The entire debt is due for repayment by 2027 but the ESM is impressed with current early repayments.

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half stocking shelves and generally tidying up.

Apart from working too hard, he also didn’t clock in whilst he was doing this work as he didn’t expect to get paid and didn’t know that he wasn’t allowed to do this as it breached the company’s rules which required payment for all work undertaken.

whether sites ignore criteria entered by those searching for hotels and respond with lists of those hotels where they receive the greatest commission.

Another area of interest is the accuracy surrounding the number of rooms still available in a particular hotel as there is some fear that the numbers may be manipulated in order to encourage immediate booking.

One early conclusion is that those searching websites for hotel availability should check with more than one site to ensure the best available deal.

Bad news Barcelona THE president of the Spanish Confederation of Employers’ Organizations (CEOE) believes that the 1,500 companies leaving Cataluña employ 30 per cent of the Province’s workforce. He made it clear that this situation is potentially damaging not only for the Catalan people, but also for the economy of Spain as the return to growth and prosperity could be halted.

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% CHG. NET VOL -0.07 19,924.35 -0.45 26,560.67 1.04 5,503.67 0.64 9,694.96 2.88 9,429.72 -0.10 20,557.23 0.42 63,574.19 -0.76 18,825.66 0.31 4,133.25 1.55 31,325.06 -0.94 115,181.18 1.45 6,631.14 -0.67 5,155.26 2.20 5,981.55 -0.48 28,755.86 0.16 7,789.25 -1.18 98,644.52 -4.82 8,233.31 -0.76 26,083.62 1.44 9,352.29 0.98 10,850.92 2.59 9,513.50 -2.59 25,905.11 1.87 5,281.99 0.68 23,931.16 10.12 3,895.89 1.35 6,422.19 -0.44 65,439.91 -0.62 5,079.25 -1.60 14,798.49 1.34 5,056.46 -0.10 13,228.92 7.33 9,594.36 -2.10 4,358.43 -0.84 5,507.95 0.64 52,857.49 0.70 67,213.10 0.14 7,370.91 0.68 4,085.09 -0.04 149,914.65 5.13 12,842.82 -0.79 7,947.29 1.80 9,203.25 -0.82 30,332.42 -1.49 5,652.68 -2.78 8,553.70 2.29 6,601.67 1.03 6,560.78 -0.42 6,735.16 -0.10 7,084.43

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CHANGE(P) 0.50 -0.16 -11.50 -142.00 91.75 -0.20 -2.70 126.50 26.15 -7.00 -11.89 -7.00 4.00 517.50 0.50 42.50 2.00 -18.50 -7.30 -12.00 -18.00 -1.00 -3.50 -13.00 -22.50 20.00 -23.15 1.50 74.50 6.00 9.50 -17.50 -42.00 -72.50 -1.40 -3.50 4.40 -48.00 4.00 0.80 6.50 7.00 0.50 8.00 5.30 -90.50 -0.50 0.75 0.20 17.50 1.00

% CHG. 0.19 -0.23 -0.30 -5.50 15.51 -0.05 -0.78 6.78 11.44 -0.76 -0.41 -0.14 2.12 6.85 0.03 1.50 0.28 -0.27 -2.55 -0.52 -0.75 -0.06 -0.10 -1.35 -0.30 3.17 -6.96 0.62 2.15 0.81 1.79 -0.49 -1.87 -7.75 -0.32 -0.22 0.99 -3.36 0.29 0.11 0.55 0.33 0.27 0.59 2.63 -2.14 -0.06 0.35 0.05 1.35 0.03

NET VOL 15,995.22 49,585.00 13,152.34 11,242.42 4,360.80 3,836.71 5,624.84 9,060.43 5,383.50 31,173.55 5,895.69 7,156.04 9,297.60 6,372.58 48,162.14 8,737.20 5,870.99 48,159.09 34,025.86 105,748.53 89,367.31 18,436.74 48,422.33 17,752.45 6,970.83 6,443.24 6,110.97 5,321.97 7,829.42 7,979.06 5,315.46 32,701.81 5,309.98 16,072.81 13,067.44 6,176.31 6,199.40 12,493.34 13,994.13 24,841.33 6,221.38 4,956.33 15,191.51 8,001.33 6,606.14 52,735.68 5,659.67 57,960.80 8,010.00 16,449.66 6,766.59

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Electronics for Imaging, Inc. $ 29.75 Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. $ 5.80 Expedia, Inc. $ 123.79 LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. $ 31.26 Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. $ 46.15 Marlin Business Services Corp. $ 23.90 VSE Corporation $ 50.02 IRSA Propiedades Comerciales S.A. $ 56.25 Endo International plc $ 5.88 LifePoint Health, Inc. $ 49.275 VelocityShares Daily 2x VIX Short-Term ETN $ 8.53

12.38 ▼ 29.39% 1.20 ▼ 17.14% 23.56 ▼ 15.99% 5.94 ▼ 15.97% 7.60 ▼ 14.14% 3.75 ▼ 13.56% 7.50 ▼ 13.04% 8.40 ▼ 12.99% 0.81 ▼ 12.11% 6.625 ▼ 11.85% 1.05 ▼ 10.96%

FARO Technologies, Inc. First Solar, Inc. Tivity Health, Inc. Align Technology, Inc. Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. MINDBODY, Inc. MediciNova, Inc. Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Amazon.com, Inc. SVB Financial Group Hub Group, Inc.

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ECB decision and Catalan concerns drive euro Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

FOR the last few weeks central bank speculation and political developments have been the driving force behind currency movement.

Euro EUR/GBP: Up from £0.87 to £0.90 EUR/USD: Up from $1.16 to $1.18 Although the euro has been pressured by political tensions in Cataluña and uncertainty about the path the European Central Bank (ECB) will take with fiscal policy, the common currency has still managed to strengthen against both the pound and US dollar over the last four weeks.

The euro was kept on its toes as the Catalonian populace voted overwhelmingly for independence, igniting fears for Spain’s economic outlook. However, with Madrid refusing to sanction a split, EUR exchange rates recovered losses.

Hopes that the European Central Bank (ECB) would taper its quantitative easing scheme also bolstered the euro - right up until investors found

CURRENCY MOVEMENT: Has been driven by political developments.

The pound was knocked around a fair bit durout that the central bank was scaling down its ing October. The British currency swiftly programme, but running it for longer. The move dropped from September’s highs as Brexit negoinspired some EUR losses as October drew to a tiations ended in deadlock - potentially delaying close. discussions about the UK’s future trading relaThe repercussions from the ECB decision are tionship with the EU. A string of less-than-imlikely to remain a cause of euro movement over pressive UK ecostats (including concerning serthe next few weeks. Any significant developvices and retail sales stats) also kept the pound ments in Cataluña are also liable to spark EUR under pressure. shifts.

However, towards the end of October the Pound UK’s third quarter growth data was published.

GBP/EUR: Down from €1.14 to €1.12 The data showed quarterly growth of 0.4 per GBP/USD: Down from $1.34 to $1.32

cent, slightly better than the expected rate of 0.3 per cent. As the result was viewed as upping the odds of the Bank of England (BoE) increasing interest rates at its November policy meeting, GBP exchange rates were able to recover some of their recent losses.

The BoE rate decision is liable to be the biggest cause of pound volatility in the month ahead. A rate hike would lift GBP, while the decision to leave policy unchanged would weaken Sterling.

US Dollar USD/GBP: Up from £0.74 to £0.76 USD/EUR: Fluctuating between €0.84 and €0.85 While expectations for a December rate hike from the Federal Reserve have been lending the US dollar support, USD gains have been limited by the debate over who President Donald Trump will appoint as Chairman of the Federal Reserve.

A Chairman who is likely to increase the pace or size of interest rate adjustments would boost the US dollar, while a dovish President could send USD sliding.

The December Federal Reserve decision is edging ever closer but as long as upcoming US releases keep the odds of a December rate hike high, USD will remain sturdy.

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MORE GOVERNMENT MONEY TO BE COMMITTED

THE Spanish government is to spend a further €50 million to support the widespread introduction of electric charging points and to encourage drivers to purchase electric cars.

This decision has been made despite the fact that a previous effort to assist purchasers of environmentally friendly vehicles was spoiled by the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal.

Of the money now due to be made available, €30 million will be put towards the introduction of more electric charging points which are almost nonexistent in many parts of Spain as well as supporting additional research and development.

The balance of €20 million is expected to be paid to motorists in the form of ‘cash backs’ or discounts from manufacturers’ price when purchasing a new electric car or one that uses a propulsion system that is not oil based.

This new initiative which is expected to be in addition to €50 million previously agreed by government for expenditure in the second half of 2017 has been championed by the Ministry of

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Energy, Tourism and Digital Agenda and is expected to be managed by the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE).

This whole enterprise is quite different to previous funding plans as it will be managed by IDEA rather than Tragsa - which is associated with the Ministry of Agriculture - and whereas the previous campaign looked to persuade car owners to swop their old vehicles for more fuel and environmentally friendly oil driven cars, this

campaign will only apply to vehicles which use alternative energy.

As the world moves to develop vehicles driven by electric power and in some cases liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) the current option of hybrid vehicles continues to be a major leader in environmentally friendly motoring and will remain so until such time as electric car batteries can hold much greater charges and can be topped up quickly.

It will be very difficult to persuade drivers to give up their gas guzzlers in exchange for a vehicle which has a range of less than 300 kilometres and could take hours to recharge.

SEAT will be cooperating with the entire Volkswagen Group in order to try to find a workable solution and a small Spanish manufacturer Velantur has been trying to launch its four seater electric luxury sports car which it hopes will have a range of 400 kilometres.

Tesla continues to increase the charges of their batteries but unless it is quick, cheap and easy to recharge an electric vehicle, then the entire concept could turn into a disaster.

Royal Mint takes a pounding WITH companies around Br i t ai n f ur i ous about t he short time allowed for the changeover between the old and new pound coins, many are still accepting them as legal tender.

Counci l s who have not changed their parking machi nes t o t ake t he new pound are under fire from drivers and associations as they are fining anyone parking without a valid ticket, even though many have disposed of t hei r ol d r ound pounds.

Gibraltar has taken the step of demonetising British round pounds but is continui ng t o al l ow Gi br al t ar round pounds to be consider ed l egal t ender on t he Rock as the company they use t o m i nt t hei r pound coins has simply not been able to obtain blanks from the Royal Mint.

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MONARCH’S first flight from Gatwick to Gibraltar May 2016.

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THE main investors in Monarch Airlines have confirmed that they have a moral duty to help repay £60 million (€68 million) spent by the tax payer.

Greybull Capital have written to the UK Transport Committee confirming that it would be prepared to assist in paying some of the repatriation costs involved in bringing more than 100,000 people back to the UK if it makes a profit when the liquidation is finalised.

The British government chartered aircraft at short notice to bring back stranded Monarch passengers in what is believed to be the largest ever peacetime repatriation and picked up all of the costs.

The private investment company was responding to an observation made by Chris Grayling, the Minister for Transport with regards to the morality of the situation should Greybull - which is Monarch’s main secured creditor – actually make a profit from the closure of the airline.

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uidators (KPMG) will be able to sell on the lucrative international take-off and landing rights ‘owned’ by Monarch and this is now being decided in court.

In the event that the court confirms that the rights can be sold to the highest bidder, certain of the rights to the more valuable slots could raise a significant amount of money, the bulk of which would be due to Greybull Capital.

If there was to be a ‘bidding frenzy’ then in theory, the main investor could

make a profit from the closure and it has confirmed that in such a scenario it would channel such profits back to the UK government as part repayment for the money spent on chartering the aircraft.

In its letter to the Transport Committee, Greybull maintained that whilst sorry for the closure it had been doing all that it could since 2014 when it obtained the majority of shares in the airline - to try to stave off bankruptcy but was unsuccessful.

Apart from the inconvenience and in many cases financial loss suffered by passengers who may never receive their payments back, more than 2,000 Monarch staff have lost their jobs.

The other possible assets of the former airline will be their aircraft, although many have been leased rather than paid for outright and it may well be that the administrators will be unable to raise any funds from them and in fact depending on lease contracts, there may be a significant liability.

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More steel production in the USA THE steel manufacturer Acerinox has invested $150 million (€129 million) to launch a new production line in its North American Stainless (NAS) plant in Kentucky.

The introduction of this new plant will increase capacity of the American subsidiary of the Spanish manufacturer by 10 per cent and allow it to increase the range of different stainless steel products that it can offer, including a range that is produced with a glossy finish.

Currently producing half of all US stainless steel, it believes that the days of cheap Chinese imports are gone and that the market can only increase for the high quality locally rolled steel that it manufactures.

The main markets for the company’s products are situated within a nine-hour drive from the factory which employs more than 1,000 local staff.

Losing mental capacity whilst living abroad

by Stone King Charlotte Macdonald Contact me at international@stoneking.co.uk

MANY UK expatriates living in Spain own properties in the UK and have pensions and investments in the UK. They rely on their UK assets to maintain their lifestyles (and those of their families) in Spain. If they can no longer manage their affairs in the UK due to a loss of mental capacity, it can cause many difficulties.

You can choose a person or people, who you trust, to act for you when you are no longer able.

The best way to avoid the legal and practical difficulties that can occur with the loss of mental capacity is to plan for it in advance by drawing up a document called a ‘Lasting Power of Attorney’ (‘LPA’).

An LPA must be made while you have full mental capacity.

What is an LPA? An LPA is a legal document that enables you to appoint one or more attor-

neys to act for you when you are no longer able to act for yourself.

Your attorney can be a professional,

such as a solicitor or a family member or friend.

There are two types of LPA: ‘Health and Welfare’ or ‘Property and Financial Affairs’ An LPA must be made while you have full mental capacity. It is therefore important to make one while you are in good health.

Why should you get an LPA? You can choose a person or people, who you trust, to act for you when you are no longer able.

If you lose your mental capacity and do not have an LPA, then your family (or the authorities) will have no choice but to make an application to the Court of Protection to appoint a ‘deputy’ to look after your affairs, which can be time consuming and costly.

Will my LPA be recognised in Spain?

Unfortunately there is no international type of LPA which is guaranteed to work in both the UK and Spain.

The advice we give to our clients at Stone King, is that if you have assets in both Spain and the UK, your only safe option is to appoint attorneys in both jurisdictions.

If you would like to discuss LPAs contact Charlotte Macdonald or Dan Harris at Stone King LLP by email international@stoneking.co.uk or by telephone on +44 (0)1225 337599.

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I am now truly confused with it all!

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT I REALLY am up to my male chauvinistic eyeballs with women’s lib.

To be honest, I’m not really sure what our ladies truly want any more. I’m beginning to think that many of them won’t really be happy till the male of the species are homebound unpaid servants, escorted to the sperm donor’s labs once a week, to keep the frozen coffers stocked up for future females to draw on.

I truly am confused with it all. Some (not all!) want to dress and look sexy and attractive, but don’t want male reaction because they consider it sexist (no wolf whistles please.) They will NEVER forgive the creator for making them the only gender that can give birth (believe me they’re working on that!).

They consider a pat on the bum sexual harassment, but still reckon squeezing a man’s behind a bit of harmless fun. A man can be ruled by an overbearing woman, but reverse it and the man is described as a monster. We are now being deluged with ‘personally moulded’ tampons, intimate hair shavers and vaginal lubricants on TV, and the genital removers are gathering to operate on any man who has pub-

WOMEN’S LIB: Have things gone too far? licly uttered any vaguely sexist remark over the last half century. Well, to my mind, one thing becoming painfully clear, is that it is not in fact equality the libbers ultimately seek, but female domination. These women want to rule the roost (and woe betide any woman who

doesn’t think as the feminists do!). SKY news is a glaring example. Under Eammon Holmes it was considered a bit male chauvinist. Since his departure the producers have utterly capitulated and, with a new female anchor, have now managed to turn it into a newsy version

of ‘Loose Women.’

Let’s be perfectly clear. Equality is when both sexes have the same rights, not power. As a true adorer of the female gender, can’t we just be sexy ladies and lusty males again?

Come on girls, although I’m 100 per cent with you on equal pay, you’re allowing the socalled feminists take all the fun away. Promise I won’t pinch your bum if you don’t pinch mine. Awright?

As I’ve got all the housework to do, I’ll just finish up with a final observation on the Weinstein affair. Among the droves of complainers that are emerging from the woodwork, actress (not actor you notice!) Ashley Judd’s story caught my eye. The 49-year-old apparently avoided the mogul’s advances by promising to sleep with him when she won an Oscar for one of his films. It did remind me of the story attributed, among others, to George Bernard Shaw. The lady in question, when offered a paltry sum for sex, huffily retorted: “Five pounds? Just what do you think I am?”

“I think we’ve already established that,” replied the great man. “I believe we’re merely haggling over the price!”

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I’m pleased to hear that Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man WHY does everything have to be so difficult? I mean things start off simple then everything goes downhill. I receive a UK pension which, thanks to Brexit, dropped by 20 per cent-ish just after the announcement. So gawd knows what will happen when the UK actually does leave the EU. Anyway, somebody told me that, as I’d had my own business here in Spain and had paid into their system, I may be entitled to a small pension here too. Now, as you all know, nothing here is going to go the way you hope. You can’t just call an office, give your social security number, and hope that someone says ‘Oh yeah, we will sort that for you.’

I had to make an appointment at my local social security office and take a load of completed and duplicated forms. You all know the form filling procedures here so I won’t bore you. That done I turn up for my appointment and a very helpful young man tells me yes I am entitled to a Spanish pension. He explained that all they have to do

is write to the UK pension office to confirm a couple of things and ‘Roberto es tu tio’ (Bob’s your uncle!). I’m told it will take a couple of weeks or so.

Well, a couple of weeks came and went and we were well into the ‘or so’ territory as I originally went in June and it’s now November. On Tuesday I went back to the Spanish social security office to see what was going on. I hadn’t made an appointment so I had to wait for an hour and a half for them to tell me that they hadn’t heard back from the UK pension office.

Next I phone the UK office and after pressing 1 for this, 2 for that, 4 for something else, 5 for losing the will to live, I finally get through and tell them Spain is waiting for a couple of bits of information.

They tell me they haven’t been sent yet because they are very busy! ‘Oh, I’m pleased to hear that. I’d hate for you to be sitting around twiddling your thumbs.

But, do you not appreciate that some people depend on their pensions to live and waiting six months for two forms to be sent back is not acceptable.’ I’m told they will mark it urgent and get them sent as soon as possible. Let’s see. columnists@euroweeklynews.com

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LEGALLY SPEAKING Checking your details at the roadside WE answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

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PDA: An essential tool.

AS they go about their duties patrolling the roads of Spain, the Guardia Civil traffic police have a whole range of tools in their arsenal to both help those in need, and of course deal with those drivers who break the law.

One piece of kit carried by all of the officers, often stored in the panniers of their motorbikes, or inside the patrol cars, is their Personal Digital Assistant, or PDA. The device is linked via Bluetooth to a thermal printer, and so able to issue fines on the spot, and pools its data with the central office of the DGT traffic department.

The PDA can be used to check driver and vehicle details, such as if you are actually qualified to drive, if you’ve been banned, if you own the vehicle you are driving, and details about that vehicle and its insurance.

The whole process of checking the informa-

tion is almost instantaneous, but it can take a lot longer if the information provided by the driver is either inaccurate, or unknown.

One particular problem facing foreign drivers is when they are not registered as residents in Spain, or have not transferred their licence to a Spanish one.

For those who have, you are likely to be sent on your way a lot quicker than those with no registered details, as a single check of a driver’s NIE number links all of the relevant driver and vehicle details together, and so the officers can almost instantly find the information they are looking to confirm.

However, when the information is not linked, such as for drivers who haven’t swapped to a Spanish licence, then the process takes a lot longer to complete, and your journey is likely to be increasingly delayed as a result.

Do I need a Spanish driving licence?

After recent confusion over the legality of driving in Spain on a UK licence, the Directorate General of Traffic has now clarified the full letter of the law concerning this complex matter.

I am a British resident in Spain. Do I need a Spanish driving licence by law?

If you are the holder of a Group 1 licence (AM, A1, A2, A, B and BE) with a period of validity greater than 15 years - and this includes permanent licences - or a Group 2 licence (BTP, C1, C1E, C, CE D1, D1E, D, DE) with a period of validity greater than five years, then you must exchange the licence for a Spanish equivalent once you have been resident in Spain for two years.

If you are the holder of a

standard UK 10-year photo licence you do NOT need to exchange the licence for a Spanish equivalent until it expires, although you CAN do so voluntarily at any time.

However, if you are resident in Spain and your driving licence expires then you MUST renew it for a Spanish licence.

In a recent Legally Speaking Column article in EWN Issue 1683 some information given by David Searl on this topic led to social media

users publishing contradictory views, some of those additionally incorrect.

Confusion over a long period according to the Directorate of Traffic has arisen due to various translations into English as to the law as outlined in Spanish.

The EWN - as a responsible newspaper - in publishing the above report, believes this to be an accurate translation and interpretation in English of what the law states in Spanish.

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Staying safe ONLINE fraud makes good headlines, but they don’t always match reality as any Daily Mail reader knows.

This year’s cybercrime estimate is €2.5 trillion worldwide, but very little of it is from online shopping.

Trusted payment methods like credit/debit cards or PayPal take the sleepless nights out of buying online. And if you’re worried about an online retailer’s reputation, so are they in these days of buyer review overload.

The better retailers are on rating sites like Trustpilot.

When an order of mine disappeared into a Hong Kong void recently, my critique on that site quickly got my cash back.

Just be careful not to overdo it. It really is time to stop shopping online when the computer asks if you need another shopping cart.

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TERENCE KENNEDY offers up the online shopper’s prayer: ‘Dear Lord, please don’t let my wife be home when all my online orders arrive.’

Shop till your computer drops AN older friend who doesn’t ‘do’ the internet just gave a local travel agent nearly €400 for air tickets I found online for €89. Frankly I was amazed travel agents still exist.

Yes, doing stuff online can be risky, especially when a Nigerian prince offers you untold riches.

But squadrillions of online transactions occur every day with barely a hitch, and by 2025 the majority of the world’s retail trade will apparently happen online. So there.

Why then, like our overcharged dinosaur friend, wouldn’t you do it? London department store Harrods used to advertise you could buy anything from an elephant to a safety-pin; these days with watertight security Amazon, China’s

Alibaba and eBay sell more in a second than Harrods could in a year. Including elephants.

Hunt for an offbeat item in your local shops and you could be at it for days. Find it online in just seconds, have it delivered to your door the next day. Or perhaps in an hour if Amazon’s current drone delivery tests work out.

The main objections are fraud and identity theft. Yes they do happen, but the percentage is minuscule, and if you use a plastic card your bank covers most of your risk anyhow if things go pear-shaped.

The bad news for online-shopping virgins is that they soon won’t have any choice: from tax declarations to newsagents’ topshelf magazines, everything’s

SHOPPING: From the comfort of your own keyboard. moving online for better or worse.

Worse, certainly, for traditional bricks-and-mortar retailers, whose plight has even added a new word to the Oxford dictionary, ‘showrooming’: the practice of examining and fondling a product in a physical shop before going home to order it more cheaply online.

It was an album by Sting which is said to have launched online shopping back in 1994, say the (online!) histories. By next year online shopping will be nearly 9 per cent of all retail sales (but 18 per cent for the world’s most enthusiastic e-shoppers, the Brits).

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For Theresa May ‘important progress’ was made at the recent EU summit. For Corbyn it was ‘Groundhog Day’ Nora Johnson

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THERESA MAY ‘begged for help’ and seemed ‘tired’ and ‘politically weak’ at the recent EU summit according to leaks reportedly by the EU side to further weaken the PM. Regardless of the truth of these leaks, it’s clear the UK needs to rapidly progress the negotiations before relationships deteriorate any further. Both sides are jockeying for position. The EU wants as much money as possible to offset the effect of the UK’s departure. The UK wants to minimise the amount it pays AND have a trade deal with the EU. Unquestionably, the EU under both Merkel and Juncker has proved inflexible and unaccommodating. Merkel gave carte blanche to migration into the EU when the so-called Dublin Regulation was suspended, turning a steady flow of migration into a flood. Eastern member states have objected to EU quotas for migrants and been taken to the ECJ in their quest for border controls.

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DOUBLE TROUBLE: Juncker and Merkel.

Merkel has proved inflexible regarding making the EU more adaptive to the needs of its members, with David Cameron humiliated in his attempts to achieve some reform of the freedom of movement rules prior to the UK referendum.

In short, it’s well past time for countries in the EU other than the UK to say

“enough is enough!” Cracks are appearing - even the Danish finance minister recently stated that the EU’s wrangling over Brexit is “a game” and flexibility is required.

Thankfully, the EU is now showing a hint of flexibility, the ‘sequencing’ of talks having proved a major barrier to progress.

All UK political parties should also be getting behind the government as it clearly has a very difficult job ahead. Labour in particular (yes, I’m looking at you, Mr ‘Groundhog Day’ Corbyn!) needs to stop all the political point-scoring.

Finally, talk of the billions of pounds ‘owed’ the EU is enough to drive us all crazy. Which reminds me of an old joke.

Doctor: “Nurse, how is that little boy doing, the one who accidentally swallowed those old £1 coins?” Nurse: “No change yet.”

Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.net) available from Amazon in paperback/ eBook (€0.99; £0.99) and iBookstore.

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users in Spain shop online, spending around €1,100 each a year.

The bad news for our reluctant buddy is that it’s unstoppable and that, inevitably, even he is going to have to bite the bullet (also available online). Within his lifetime only those enterprises which cannot easily sell through what he calls the ‘Interweb’ will be left standing, like convenience stores, bars, bistros and brothels. And perhaps elephant traders.

As for his happy travel agent?

Most likely she will have followed the clever advice I once saw pasted up in a travel agent’s window: ‘Please go away!’

THURSDAY THOUGHTS

By Tobias Entwissle, Nerja

Comedy call - just hang up YOU know what really gets me? Unnecessary voicemail messages. I do understand the need for important voicemails, but I am talking about the ones that go something like: “Oh hi, it’s only me. Just wanted to chat, give me a call back, okay bye.”

Now, there are a few things about this one, pointless, unnecessary, time-wasting message that wind me up.

Firstly, “It’s only me.” I know exactly who it was great granddad, the voicemail person has already told me the number in the slowest imaginable way and more importantly WE HAVE CALLER ID NOW, I know who called, when.

Secondly, “just wanted to chat.” Of course, my mistake, I only didn’t pick up Auntie Mabel because you usually call for your annual insurance quote. Thank you for clarifying though, I’ll call you straight back.

Finally, “give me a call back.” I don’t know if this is just me, but whenever I do call back straight away, why is it that no-one ever picks up? Surely you must be near your phone, is this revenge for me missing your call?

The worst part though is that all those messages add-up and when you actually need a voicemail, you have to wade through hours of messages, what feels like years of your life, listening to them all just in case they were important but knowing you’ve ALREADY called back.

Save us both time and just hang up, I’ll call back. columnists@euroweeklynews.com Readers interested in submitting articles for this guest column should send articles of around 250 words on topics felt to be of interest to the cosmopolitan EWN readership to editorial@euroweeklynews.com.

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VILLAGE WITH A VIEW: Genalguacil.

TASTY TREAT: Grilled espeto (sardines).

SANDY SHORES: La Cala de Mijas beach is one of the best in the country.

ORE than 25 million tourists visited Andalucia this summer, breaking previous records and cementing the region’s position as one of the go-to European destinations.

However, the region has a lot more on offer than just sun, sea and sangria. Andalucia has proven to be just as popular for its culture scene and world-renowned cuisine as it is for its good weather and sandy shores.

The region has invested in several cultural projects over the last few years. The town of Genalguacil, near Ronda, has become the country’s first open-air museum and the town hall offers artists food and

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25 million success story lodgings in return for creating new pieces to add to their collection.

The Soho de Malaga neighbourhood in Malaga City has also become known as the arts district and works from renowned contemporary artists such as OBEY and D*Face can be found here.

There continues to be a significant amount of international investment in the province, especially in upmarket resort Marbella which looks set to welcome a new hotel and restaurant complex from luxury brand Nobu in 2018, as well as a €115 million McArthur Glen design-

er shopping outlet.

It would seem that many tourists are so charmed by the region on their holiday that they never want to leave, and many don’t. The Costa del Sol housing market has seen a whopping 43 per cent increase in real estate agents in the area in the past four years, with sales up by nearly 10 per cent since 2016.

Tourists can also get more for their money if they choose to holiday in the Costa del Sol as a report by the UK Post Office revealed the Costa del Sol to be third on the list of best-priced European holiday

destinations.

The Spanish coast is often ranked the best in the world as the country has more blue flag beaches than anywhere else. The blue flag certificate is given to high-quality beaches which are environmentally protected and the Costa del Sol boasts 22 of them.

The region is also home to one of the country’s most frequented airports and a study from EU statistics agency Eurostat revealed that the number of passengers travelling through Malaga airport increased by more than 15 per cent in 2016.

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Branson on success WRITING on his LinkedIn page, self-made billionaire Richard Branson says that “too many people measure how successful they are by how much money they make or the people that they associate with. In my opinion, true success should be measured by how happy you are.”

Fowl play DID you know that the famous Colonel Sanders recipe for his KFC took a grand total of nine years to perfect? He later went on to licence the recipe and received 5 cents per chicken. Another nine years later, he sold KFC for $2 million.

You can do it THEODORE ROOSEVELT once said that “comparison is the thief of joy.” There will always be someone who is, or seems, ahead of you, but life is a marathon, not a sprint. You don’t need the recognition from others to affirm your accomplishments.

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Malaga: Golden gateway to the Costa del Sol

By Kat Ashton F there was an award for the most up-and-coming Spanish city, Malaga would get it. In recent years it has completely transformed from the Costa del Sol’s stop off point between the plane and the beach to a cultural destination in its own right.

Now the city is home to dozens of museums, buzzing nightlife and a vibrant culinary scene that never fails to impress. The city now boasts four Michelin star restaurants, not to mention an array of hip brunch cafes, juice bars and coffee shops.

The vibrant Mercado Central de Atarazanas is also a must-visit for foodies, with vendors selling the best, and freshest, produce locally sourced from the region’s

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RISING HIGH: Malaga cathedral is one of the city’s cultural highlights. farmers and fishermen.

The opening of the Picasso Museum in 2003, (the renowned artist was born in the city) helped to reform the cultural landscape of the city, and there are now more than 30 museums offering an indepth look on everything from contemporary art to honey.

Speaking of sweet things,

Malaga’s prodigal son Antonia Banderas has announced that he will open a new cultural centre to showcase the region’s best artistic talent. The Alameda theatre will undergo a €1 million refurbishment and as well as housing two theatres, it will also have a restaurant, hotel and bar.

It is also becoming an in-

creasingly popular destination for businesses, as the city is packed with first-class hotels, and the Malaga Trade Fair and Congress Centre.

It has great motorway connections and is in close proximity to Malaga airport, which offers flights to more than 110 destinations. The fact that Malaga attracts millions of tourists every year doesn’t hurt either.

The Technological Park of Andalucia in also based in Malaga and is home to more than 500 businesses operating in sectors like agriculture, transportation, the arts and communication technology amongst others.

It was recently announced that the 2018 Vuelta a España will start in Malaga, marking the first time in more than a decade that the Costa del Sol has seen the prestigious cycling race depart from its soil.

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The collection in their Marbella showroom is so large that even the most seasoned chef would be amazed by the quality and range on offer and the accessories can also be viewed at the special www.cocinaplus.es website.

All kitchens are produced to the highest standard, are eco-friendly, come with a five year warranty and a range of finance may be available subject to approval.

The Marbella branch of Cocinas Plus, located conveniently on the Golden Mile is a veritable tardis with a huge kitchen showroom located beneath their cookware store.

This large and light showroom allows the staff to demonstrate the kitchens, normally with a minimum of seven different styles available throughout the whole year. The dedicated team at Cocinas Plus will talk you through the entire process of designing, building and installing your kitchen, with a vast choice of design options.

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With a multilingual team which speaks English, Spanish, Danish, German, Russian, French, Swedish and Norwegian, the Cocinas Plus staff are passionate about ensuring their clients receive an unsurpassed professional service, but with a very personalised and friendly approach.

Each cookware product, just like the kitchens, is carefully selected for its quality, functionality and beauty. A theme that continues next door at Cocina Plus’ Art and Deco venture, Sekretza, a gallery that aims to bring an exciting and eclectic selection of functional art to Marbella (www.sekretza.com).

The Mijas showroom in Bulevar de la Cala, 1, is no less impressive. Here they focus specifically on kitchens and the large and friendly team, again speaking a variety of languages between them, can design a kitchen that caters to any budget. With 22 different designs available, you are ensured plenty of choice.

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A unique service from Unique Fires URING the summer months few people think of the need to keep warm, but many properties in the Costa del Sol are just not built for colder weather.

It’s true that you don’t expect to see the sort of freezing cold that can occur in northern Europe, but strong winds, less hours of sunlight and rain can turn apartments and houses into very chilly residences, especially if there is plenty of marble and no carpeting.

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Based in Estepona, the owner of the company Greg Bynert who has run this business on the Costa del Sol for 10 years is happy to visit properties between Sotogrande and Malaga to give a free quotation and to advise on the most appropriate installation to suit the property and the client’s needs.

There are so many decisions that have to be made when deciding to install or upgrade a heating system and each type of product will offer a different option, although heat is the common factor.

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No longer do you have to sit around a table with a long cloth hiding a brazier to keep warm and nowadays fires are designed to look good as well as to actually supply a source of heat and comfort.

Looking first at electric heating, the very concept of flickering flames seems to add to the warmth and cosiness of a room and electric fires have progressed so far that it is now possible to make an electric fire look like a coal fire with flames, yet all you need to do is to put it in place and plug in.

The range of electric fires and stoves is extensive and the advantage is that there is no need for flues or chimneys and there is no mess to have to clear up

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every morning.

Gas fires also have a number of positive advantages and Unique Fires can fit them into a range of different walls and positions ensuring that there is a proper flue which will allow any waste gas to be exhausted.

There is not a huge amount of natural gas on tap to residents in the Costa del Sol but the company can offer fires that burn with that type of gas or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) which is easy to obtain and can be stored safely.

Whatever the type of fire decided upon, it will become a statement piece and often the central point of any room, so unlike the old days when electric fires in particular were free standing, Unique Fires also offer a whole range of surrounds as well as recommend design options which will appeal to the modernist as well as those with traditional rooms.

Just one additional service means that you can also find an option for external heating as there is a very wide range of patio heaters offered that are both efficient and design statements in their own right.

Having worked for so long in this industry, Greg is delighted to offer potential customers the opportunity to read a large number of testimonials supplied by happy clients and on his Facebook page regularly illustrates work that the company is undertaking with before and after shots.

Apart from the quality of the product range, Unique Fires is dedicated to provide 100 per cent customer satisfaction for every job no matter how big or small.

To get an idea of the huge range of heating products offered by Unique Fires, visit their website at https://uniquefires.com/ check out www.facebook.com/uniquefires/ or call 951 277 443 or 610 654 422 to discuss your needs or arrangement an appointment.

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NE of the most successful entertainment groups situated mainly within the Marbella confines is the dynamic La Sala Group.

Formed by a number of friends less than 10 years ago, it has grown from the single but popular Buddha Beach property to now operate five successful venues in Marbella and Puerto Banus as well as one in Gibraltar.

La Sala Banus is an ever popular bar and restaurant with musical entertainment which is constantly busy, welcoming celebrities from around the world with a strong emphasis on professional footballers.

Just underneath the La Sala property is Aqwa Mist, one of the most popular nightclubs on the coast, which regularly recruits guest DJs such as Craig David and sees flocks of the young and trendy dancing until the early hours.

The fact that many members of the cast of The Only Way is Essex have been regularly filmed in the restaurant and nightclub has also helped to promote the brand as one that appeals to a young, modern and affluent clientele.

A recent addition to the Group is the Oak Garden and Grill, just a few metres away from La Sala

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La Sala Group goes from strength to strength Banus which appeals to those who love elegant surroundings and best quality grilled meats and fish.

The latest jewel in the La Sala crown is Mahiki Beach, a Tiki restaurant and bar operated on behalf of the great London celebrity haunt Mahiki which attracts the rich

and famous from all over the world.

Add to all of this is La Sala Gibraltar which is situated on the five star Sunborn luxury yacht hotel and is run on similar lines to its Puerto Banus namesake with a bar, restaurant, special offers and regular live music.

With 300 employees, a recently appointed Spanish CEO who understands the British mentality and 120,000 names on their data base, the La Sala outlets are the epitome of cool and their ongoing popularity demonstrates why they have been so successful.

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S the International Company has grown, so has the services which they provide to the expat community. From Health, Car, Home, Travel, Pet and Marine Insurances, Wills, Inheritance Tax to Legal Services.

Here are a few words from one of our clients who have met with Ruth Forder, our local agent in the Costa del Sol; “I first saw Ruth at an informative talk in Coin in January 2016, with my husband. She came to our home to explain further about the different Golden Leaves plans, in a gentle manner and she was ever so polite throughout. My husband was suddenly taken ill and the love of my love died in April this year.

“Ruth was marvellous, she called the emergency number for me, as I was in a state of shock, then Golden Leaves talked me through every

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step and arranged for the funeral director to come to the hospital.

The funeral was held in Alhaurin which Ruth attended, this was a

great comfort as she had got to know myself and my husband over the months we were in contact.

Without Golden Leaves and Ruth’s help, when I needed it most, I would not have known what to do.”

It’s our aim to bring all services that have been designed to specifically serve the expat community.

Ruth recently attended the Business First Charity inaugural Charity Golf Event in conjunction with the Mijas Foreigners office and helped to raise much-needed funds for ADIMI which is based in Mijas and who look after children and young people with brain damage and disabilities.

If you would like free advice, a competitive quote or to make an appointment, please call 966 493 082 (Javea) or alternatively, email info@goldenleavesinternational.co m.

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FAMILY-RUN business with headquarters in Lincolnshire, SG Haulage is the first choice for the movement of general and abnormal loads.

Whilst they can carry most bulky items, their main speciality is the transportation of agricultural machinery, boats, caravans, construction machinery, motorhomes and yachts from the UK to mainland Europe as well as the other way.

The company has a roving permit for Spain allowing them to move any boat or marina equipment up to three metres wide at short notice, although loads over three metres require a dedicated route permit which they can obtain for the journey.

All of their trucks and trailers are registered with the relevant Spanish ministry so obtaining permits is relatively easy and in France they have CAT1 and CAT2 permits in place to move any load in that category.

All pilot cars for the escorting of loads over three metres wide are supplied and routes planned for the safest and quickest transit time of the load.

All trailers have full air suspension to transport any load safely and carefully no matter how fragile or delicate.

SG Haulage has a fleet of 30 trucks

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Transporting motorhomes safely.

and 60 trailers ranging from a 3.5 tonne pickup with a trailer to an 80 tonne 6x4 tractor unit for heavy and specialist transport.

The company also operates a number of trucks with HIAB cranes and trailers with Moffett forklifts for loading and unloading goods up to two tonne in weight.

As a close knit family firm all of their employees and vehicles are not only very well presented, but staff are trained to the highest standard in many specialist transport areas.

When working with large valuable loads, safety is imperative, so the

Staff are trained to the highest standard.

company is a member of the Road Haulage Association which sets standards for road hauliers.

Recently they have attained FORS bronze level from Transport for London which is a voluntary scheme which acts as a cornerstone to promote safety and efficiency by sharing best practice.

Members of the team are CPCS, NPORS and ALLMI accredited. This combined with years of experience allows them to safely and competently move any heavy, specialised, sensitive or abnormal load.

For details of how SG can help you and to find out about their wide range of haulage services call SG Haulage on +44 1522 702 443 or visit www.sghaulageltd.co.uk.

| Advertising feature by Little Geranium | LTHOUGH still a relatively young man, Steven Saunders of Little Geranium fame was one of the founders of the now famous group of British celebrity chefs.

In just two years he and his charming business partner and wife Michele have opened two fine dining restaurants in La Cala de Mijas and Marbella.

After training at the Savoy Hotel in London he became the chef patron at the 15th Century Coaching Inn at Great Yeldham in Essex at just 19.

He then obtained a 100 per cent bank loan and opened his first restaurant The Pink Geranium in Cambridgeshire in 1986.

This exceptional restaurant went on to win Michelin awards as well as becoming a favourite of Prince Charles and Princess Diana who was so impressed with his crispy duck that he still produces a version of the dish in both Little Geranium restaurants here in Spain.

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Michele in the busy La Cala Little Geranium.

Despite having become a media personality, Steven found time to open The Sheene Mill Hotel near Cambridge (which his daughter now runs) and a number of other restaurants including Steven Saunders in Newmarket, the first 100 per cent accredited organic restaurant.

Finally, this charismatic and creative chef became CEO of Silverstone Hospitality based at the Silverstone Racing Circuit Northamptonshire, oper-

Steven and the chefs in Little Geranium Marbella.

ating all hospitality for Silverstone 365 days, F1 and Moto GP. Several years after his first marriage came to an end in 2006, Steven become romantically involved with ballet dancer and choreographer Michele who says “He swept me off my feet” after she moved to the UK to continue teaching and choreographing shows and they had a chance meeting in the world

famous Novikov Restaurant in Mayfair.

Michele soon became involved in the Silverstone business acting as chief taster of all new dishes and a support for Steven, but when the agreement with the race track came to an end they both decided that the time was right for a move to Spain so that Steven could see what life in semi-retirement would be like!

Settling in La Cala de Mijas, they both found that they

needed a new challenge and without too much delay, they decided to open what can best be described as a ‘boutique restaurant,’ The Little Geranium in La Cala which instantly became a hit, followed 18 months later by The Little Geranium on the Golden Mile, Marbella.

Both of the Costa del Sol restaurants are open from Tuesday to Saturday with interiors designed by Michele and menus created by Steven who spends much of his time at The Little Geranium in La Cala whilst Michele manages Marbella.

He is ably supported by some fine dining chefs who worked alongside Michelin star chef Michael Dean from Belfast and both restaurants offer a relaxed atmosphere with exceptional food, each dish being created individually from fresh local ingredients.

Rumours suggest that now both these restaurants are up and running a third location is being sought at the moment.

For details of both restaurants, visit www.thelittlegeranium.com

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N 1993, a single truck owned by a family in Lincoln has now spawned a highly successful and extremely passionate business specialising in the transportation of unusual loads.

Word of mouth is an important method of obtaining business and this is why the owners are so determined to ensure that all of their clients receive a prompt, efficient and professional service.

When you are entrusted with moving valuable oversize freight including plant or agricultural machinery, boats, caravans, containers, motor homes or even the shell of a helicopter, you need to know what you are doing and have the machinery to ensure a smooth and efficient delivery.

This is where SG Haulage comes to the forefront as they are continually building their experience and their fleet of pristine vehicles driven by expert hauliers.

Vintage cars can be trans-

Guy Martin and his recent transport. ported across Europe in covered vehicles or boats can be moved from one marina to another with the owners safe in the knowledge that everything will arrive undamaged and in one piece.

One of the many abnormal loads carried.

Spain is one of their many destinations and although it is known for many bureaucratic procedures, the company understands what is required and by planning ahead and obtaining all rele-

vant papers, can ensure a smooth transition rather than a nightmare journey.

Most regular international transportation sees their vehicles operating on the roads of Belgium, France, Ger-

many, Holland and Spain, but no European destination causes any major problems for the company regardless of the type of load even if it requires an escort vehicle.

The expert drivers take pride in the ever expanding fleet and not only will your load be transported safely, with the minimum of delay, it becomes obvious from the quality of the trucks and their pristine condition that the company clearly looks after its trucks as well as your goods.

Celebrities and their film companies turn to SG Haulage to move much of their property around and most recently Guy Martin the motorcycle racer and television personality used the company to transport his vehicle to Lincoln where he was due to film.

To find out more about the SG service or to obtain a quote call SG Haulage on +44 1522 702 443 visit www.sghaulageltd.co.uk or their Facebook page.

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Costa Vapor electronic cigarettes and e-liquids - make the choice today!

HE popularity of electronic cigarettes also known as vaping appears to be on the rise again, since many bodies believe that this is a way to stop smoking cigarettes.

Recently Public Health England reported that according to their study vaping is up to 95 per cent less harmful than smoking.

Costa Vapor was one of the first vape shops on the coast and they are still going strong. “I guess it is because we know what we are doing,” said Petri Mantysalo, owner of Costa Vapor SL. “We have a well trained staff and we are all vapers ourselves, so we don’t sell the cheapest models that give you a bad user experience. Our e-cigs, mods and liquids are of best quality and we are proud to sell them,” he continued Costa Vapor offers a huge variety of high quality e-cigarettes at competi-

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Their range of e-liquid is the biggest on the Costa del Sol and you can taste some of the 200 plus flavours before making your purchase.

Costa Vapor’s e-cigarette shop is

conveniently located in the centre of Fuengirola, with free customer parking at the Plaza España parking facility.

They are open on weekdays from 9am to 6pm or on Saturdays you can go to the shop to view the range, test

the products and talk to the team from 10am to 2pm.

Helpfully Costa Vapor also has a web shop with an even larger variety and the company offers worldwide shipping.

They have been in the vaping business since 2011 and have grown to be a multi-million euro business whilst still keeping a positive attitude as they are here to help and provide expert guidance and support.

Check out the monthly offers on their Facebook page or visit the shop to speak to the team who will assist you on your journey to becoming a non-smoker!

Costa Vapor is located on the Camino de Coin 5, 29640 Fuengirola. They can be reached on 952 465 457, you can email them at costavapor@gmail.com.

To check out the products and offers online visit www.costavapor.com or go to their Facebook page at www.face book.com/costavaporfuengirola.

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HERE is no question that some exceptional business brains have settled in the Costa del Sol and created some busy companies which generate employment and wealth.

According to our columnist the vivacious Nicole King - who herself has become a Marbella personality, having moved first to Madrid from the UK and then to Malaga Province’s second city - there are more than 150 different nationalities in Marbella alone.

All along the Costa, although they may speak different languages, these various foreign nationals all add to the cos-

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mopolitan feel of the area and are bringing new ideas as well as tried and tested concepts from their home countries to Spain.

Thanks to TV programmes about life in Spain and the numerous holidaymakers, others see that there is a particularly enjoyable lifestyle with rewards, both financially and in private life for those who are prepared to commit to the area, so that new blood which is essential to the ongoing success of the area is attracted.

Despite the problems of the 2008 banking crisis and a major increase in unemployment, the whole of the Costa del Sol con-

A busy night in Malaga City. tinues to see growth as the economy recovers, adding a vibrancy which spreads from the expatriate community into the general well-being of the area.

Admittedly there are some who don’t try to become part of the wider community, but for those entrepreneurs who want to see a successful life, by showing their commitment to the country by learning Spanish and not

• Quality Nursing Care in your own home • Full Time Residential Care • Palliative Care with qualified and compassionate Nurses • Assistance with Doctor and Hospital Appointments • Home help • Counselling • Repatriation service • Daily Telephone monitoring • Assistance with medications, wound management & dressings osta Care S.L. is a well established Nursing and Care Agency, licensed by the Junta de Andalucía to provide domiciliary or home care in the community. The business is owned and managed by British qualified nurses with many years of experience, and caters for a variety of requirements - from simple home help and companionship from experienced carers - through to professional, qualified nurse support for a range of disabilities. We have specialists in stroke rehabilitation, post operative management and respiratory disorders - we liaise closely with local health care providers and charities (whether private or Spanish Health services) to assist you in every way possible.

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support services to help you maintain an independent, healthy lifestyle.

Simple options are also available, such as daily telephone monitoring to ensure safety, or assistance with transfers and translations with hospital or Doctor Appointments.

All our staff are friendly, with a caring and professional manner and are carefully selected to offer the best service we possibly can.

We can offer a free, no obligation, health needs assessment and can individualise any care package to suit your personal needs. Even if you would like to have a chat for advice, we would be delighted to help you.

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‘Incomers’ play a vital role on the Costa del Sol. remaining part of a local clique, they will be seen to join the wider national and international community.

Success comes in

many forms and a number of expatriates have been seen to help others through charitable work and indeed the whole concept of charity shops has been imported to the Costa del Sol from the UK. So many people devote time and resources to a whole range of different causes including, but not exclusively involved with age, animals and illness and it should be re-

membered that success isn’t just about making money.

Many councils are recognising the importance of non-Spanish residents and are appointing dedicated officers to represent the interest of foreigners in the council.

Success certainly breeds success and ‘incomers’ play a vital role in helping to make the Costa del Sol the exciting place that it is today.

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Great Spanish inventions VERY country can lay claim to a number of great inventions and Spain is no exception, although some are more mundane than others.

The first moon walk and astronauts floating around in space would not have been possible had it not been for Spaniard Emilio Herrera Linares, inventor of the first ever space suit in 1935.

One small leap for man, one giant leap for Spain!

Guitars come in all shapes, sizes and colours, but around nine centuries ago, there were just two variations being plucked across Medieval Spain. They were eventually lost to a new design, la vinhuela, the first guitar to use six strings, in the 15th century. Little changed again until the 19th century when Antonio Torres Jurado, a Sevillano, made alterations to give us the acoustic guitar of today.

In 1949, Spanish teacher, writer and inventor Angela Ruiz Robles had the idea to lighten the weight of the books carried by her students. She came up with a device she named the Mechanical Encyclopaedia, which was the first electronic book and was awarded a patent for her invention.

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Someone had to come up with the idea of fortifying the sweet Spanish wine from Jerez de la Frontera and as sales were reduced dramatically by the Napoleonic wars, much of the unsold sherry began to oxidise.

Port which was becoming a firm favourite with the British and was easily available was created by the addition of brandy and by the time that the Bodegas in Jerez were free to export their wines again, they experimented with different blends and discovered that brandy not only strengthened their wine but also slowed down oxidation.

The rest as they say is history.

The traditional Spanish beret, or boina, is one of the oldest Spanish inventions as it was

created by shepherds in the damp and cold Basque Country hundreds of years ago to keep their heads warm and dry.

Aeronautic engineer Manuel Jalón Corominas whilst visiting the US in the 1950s saw cleaners in an aircraft hangar wringing out a cloth through rollers which inspired him to create his version of the humble mop, making its head circular and adding a grill with which to squeeze out the excess liquid into the bucket.

Juan de la Cierva was also a Spanish engineer and aeronautical enthusiast who developed the first working SPANIARD: Invented autogiro as the first space suit. early as 1923

which like a single handed helicopter could fly safely at low airspeeds.

For the man who has everything, an unknown inventor from the Basque Country created the first stapler for the French King Louis XV with each staple being engraved with the royal cipher.

Chocolate was first cultivated in South America, where the indigenous people drank it bitter or sometimes flavoured with spices. When the Spanish conquistadors landed on the continent, they did not take to the original mix, instead opting to create their own version sweetened with sugar.

For years they kept their prized chocolate a close guarded secret, but fortunately for us they eventually chose to share it with the royal courts of Europe.

Staying with sweet things, Enric Bernat invented the popular Chupa Chups lollipops in 1958 as he realised that young children in particular managed to make a sticky mess with sweets, so by placing the sweet on a stick, the problem was resolved.

The sweets were so popular that even Salvador Dali was persuaded to design a new logo for them which is still used today.

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STABLISHED estate agents for many, many years, and with their head office in El Rosario on the outskirts of Marbella plus a network of regional branches all along the coast and inland too, VIVA are incomparably placed to cover the entire Costa del Sol from Nerja in the east… to Sotogrande in the west, as well as the perennially popular country towns of Alhaurín, Coín and beyond.

Indeed, the knowledgeable, international and highly professional VIVA team - who between them speak more than 10 different languages - know the area inside out and love it with a passion that they just can’t wait to share with buyers, vendors and anyone thinking about the possibility of owning

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a home in this incomparable area of Mediterranean Spain.

VIVA’s unequalled portfolio of residential properties includes both resales and new build developments - and with prices to suit every budget, individual criteria and preferred

location, ranges from apartments, penthouses and townhouses… to villas, mansions and fincas.

If you’re looking for a new build home, you’ve certainly come to the right place! VIVA have been appointed as

agents for the absolutely stunning Santa Barbara Heights development of high-end apartments and penthouses in Mijas Costa, just a 15-minute walk to the beach and uniquely with each unit boasting its own private plunge pool and

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uninterrupted sea views as standard.

Along the coast to the west, VIVA exclusive developments meanwhile include the exciting Quabit Casares Golf project comprising contemporary apartments and penthouses just 1.5km from the beach; and Oasis de Guadalmina Baja where only the last two prestigious and individually designed four-bed townhouses are still for sale.

And if you’re looking for a resale property, VIVA have a choice that’s second to none, with prices from under €150,000 to several million euros - and an unparalleled selection of locations including beachfront, marina, town and city centres, frontline golf, inland villages, or the breathtaking hills and valleys in the heart of the Andalucian countryside.

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Manolo Blahnik the heart and soul of shoes BORN in the Canary Islands to a Czech father who had a pharmaceutical empire and a Spanish m o ther wh o s e f a m i l y gr e w bananas, Manolo Blahnik loved fashion.

His parents wanted him to become a diplomat but the flamboyant young man decided that he was more suited to design and went to Paris to study art.

At the age of 26, he moved to London as a fashion buyer and then presented some of his own sho e de s igns to the editor of Vogue who liked his concepts and advised him to stick to designing shoes.

This was to be his future and he w a s c o m m is s ioned by the late Ossie Clarke to design runway shoes and then began supplying his creations to upmarket stores in London before eventually finding an opening in the US through high end department stores.

Managing to build a very succ e s s ful busin e s s a m o ng s t the wealthy and trendy in the US, he became a household name when Carrie Bradshaw, style icon in the highly rated Sex and the City TV series regularly promoted the fact that she loved his shoes and in one epi s o de she w a s e v e n mugged for her Manolo Blahniks!

Settling in Bath where he keeps two properties housing examples of all of his shoes, the so-called Salvador Dali of shoe design was made an honorary CBE in 2007.

Now aged 75, this increasingly e c c e ntric m e m ber of the h i gh fashion world is about to see 200 of his favourite shoes designed and p r odu c e d o v e r the l a s t 4 5 years on display at the Museo Nacional de Art e s D e c o rati v a s in Madrid fr o m No v e m ber 30 to March 12 next year before moving on to Toronto, Milan and St Petersburg.

Manolo Blahnik in front of a display of his shoes at the Mayfair Hotel London.

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Spain conquers the world of fashion IT is just impossible to write about success in Spain without mentioning the name Inditex whose owner Amancio Ortega is worth more than €68 billion.

With such popular brands as Zara, Pull & Bear, Stradivarius and Bershka, the company just keeps on growing and in the past 12 months has created 11,000 new jobs of which nearly 3,000 were in Spain.

It has stores in 94 different countries, the most recent new site being Belarus and has just launched Zara.com in India to give it a total of 46 different national online websites.

Sales for the group grew by 11.5 per cent in the first six months of this year to €11.671 billion with profits touching €1.366 billion.

President of the Group Pablo Isola can only see continued growth and has confirmed that the company is committed to social and environmental goals to ensure that staff and customers are treated fairly.

Although not as financially successful as Inditex, many companies around Europe would be pleased to be as successful as another Spanish fashion store, Mango which itself is expanding across the world with annual sales approaching €3 billion.

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Helping to learn the art of Hair and Beauty AVING been trained at Champneys College of Health and Beauty, Giselle Beck-Davies the principal of the Marbella Beauty Academy (MBA) expected to see better beauty education in Marbella.

Rather than just criticise the situation, she decided to do something about it and set up the Academy in Nueva Andalucia in 2008 with the intention of teaching students the correct way of preparing both themselves and their future clients for the world of beauty.

There are six qualified tutors offering instruction in all of the areas required for students to take their Beauty level 2 and level 3 CIBTAC qualifications as well as photographic, hairdressing and nail qualifications at different levels which are recognised worldwide.

Head tutor is Jane O’Brien who has spent more than 20 years in the world of beauty, both as a highly skilled technician and a teacher. She loves the world of beauty but missed the enjoyment of sharing her knowledge with youngsters,

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Georgia have ensured cludes a lot of home projects. that the academy has a So successful has the Acadfull range of high end emy been that it attracts equipment so that students from all over Eustudents can be rope as well as Africa, proficient on them each ready to commit before they go out themselves to a life in the to work. world of beauty.

The courses are Students are able to build not easy or come portfolios showing before and with a guaranteed after photographic evidence pass. Adjudicators of their work in Hair and travel from the UK Make-up. with the tests and the average stuOnce qualified, Giselle dent will take 10 helps to place the student months to comwith an appropriate employplete some of the er as she has a long term recourses on a partlationship with Steiner, an time basis although American company which it is possible to atruns spas on board the Royal Caribbean Cruises liners, so tend a very high temevery successful student is po six month full time GISELLE AND GEORGIA. guaranteed an interview. course which in-

STUDENTS learning the secrets of nails.

Thanks to the high standard of teaching, there is also a steady stream of employers from all over Europe who contact the academy looking for qualified staff.

The one thing that Giselle is particularly keen to point out is that the Marbella Beauty Academy is properly managed and run, employs qualified tutors and is accredited to the best professional bodies in the UK as well as being declared the CIBTAC Centre of the Year 2016 in the annual international competition.

She urges those who are considering taking qualifications to ensure that they do their homework and check the credentials of any school of beauty they are considering attending.

For more details view www.mar bellabeautyacademy.com/ visit the Facebook page or call 952 817 632 or 693 507 267.

The Marbella Beauty Academy Locales 2 and 3, Aloha Mirasierra, Avenida Valle del Golf, Aloha,

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Plan B? STUDIES have shown that people who have a backup plan are less likely to achieve success. Many of our goals in life are daunting, and the insurance of a backup plan is a comfort, however, a plan B could reduce motivation and harm your chances of succeeding.

Fail to succeed WHAT do Bill Gates, Walt Disney and Richard Branson have in common? They all experienced failures and setbacks before succeeding. How did they get to where they are today? They got up, dusted themselves off and came up with the new million dollar idea.

Early bird RESEARCH has shown that, when it comes to success and productivity, the early bird really does get the worm. A Harvard study has shown that physiology can play a role in our performance, and morning people have the edge, showing themselves to be more proactive, productive and alert.

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Spanish success in Hollywood

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T is no secret that over the years Hollywood has had an issue with

diversity.

The year 2016 saw the #OscarsSoWhite campaign which criticised the lack of representation for African American, Latino and Asian actors during the awards seasons.

This year, with the likes of Moonlight cleaning up at both the Golden Globes and the Oscars, it would seem that Hollywood is slowly learning its lesson. Although we are still a long way from the equal recognition that many of these impressive actors deserve, many great Spanish born actors have paved the way for future generations to take advantage of the changing tide.

The likes of dynamic husband and wife duo Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz are a prime example. Bardem became the first Spaniard to win an Oscar, winning Best Supporting Actor in 2007 for his role as the psychopathic assassin in No Country for Old Men.

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DYNAMIC TEAM: Penelope Cruz and her husband Javier Bardem.

He has made a name for himself as one of the most versatile actors of his generation and has received critical

acclaim for his roles in both Spanish, and Hollywood films such as Boca a Boca and Skyfall. Similarly, in 2008 Cruz

became the first Spanish actress to win an Academy Award for her role as volatile painter Maria Elena in Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

Like her husband, she has enjoyed roles in big budget Hollywood films, such as Zoolander 2 in 2016, but she has concentrated much of her career on the Spanish film scene, teaming up on numerous occasions with acclaimed director Pedro Almodovar.

These Hollywood heavyweights have set the bar for a new crop of up and coming Spaniards, such as Alex Gonzalez.

Madrid-born Gonzalez has directed much of his efforts so far on Spanish film and television, but he too has had a taste of Hollywood, making waves on the west coast whilst playing mutant ‘Riptide’ in 2011 film X-Men First Class.

It is clear that the opportunities are out there for young, Spanish actors to have a shot at the big time, with real support for them in the lively and acclaimed film scene found here, it just may take them a little more time to really crack Hollywood.

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Rhythm is gonna get you K NOWN for their love of a good time, Spanishspeaking countries have long been producing some of the world’s most influential musicians.

Carlos Santana, Enrique Iglesias, The Gypsy Kings, the list goes on.

And try as we might, who could forget Los del Rio, creators of the Macarena?

But why is it Spain and South American countries are so well-known for their music? Even before modern pop artists, these nations were renowned for dance and music, producing flamenco, the tango, salsa, samba and merengue. On summer nights, many Andalucian squares host live performances. And even religious festivals often include a musical

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FOCUSED: Nievas refereed at the Women’s World Cup earlier this year.

An official success!

Benjamin Park speaks to the first woman to referee a men’s rugby International in Europe.

UGBY is often described as a game of respect and discipline; terms that are undoubtedly personified by one Andalucian woman who recently made history in the sport, Alhambra Nievas.

In October, Nievas became the first woman to officiate a men’s Rugby International in Europe when she oversaw Finland defeat Norway 15-8 in the Rugby Europe Championship.

Despite this achievement, she remained modest and grounded over the course of our interview, with her dedication to the sport obvious throughout, epitomised by her choice to focus predominately on the match itself, rather than her personal accomplishment.

She said: “I feel very happy and motivated to take this new opportunity with both hands. It was a great challenge.

“It was a tight game that required a lot of focus.

“Players and staff from both teams had a positive spirit and it was very natural for us as the refereeing team.

“I hope that one day we don’t talk about the gender in the refereeing, we talk about work, development and performance.”

Compared to most, Nievas, originally from Granada, first found rugby at a reasonably late age. It was at the University of Malaga where she discovered her passion for the sport.

“I started playing at University when I was 19 years old. Some friends talked about the rugby team and I was very curious because I’d never heard about

LEADER: Nievas (centre) during her playing days with the University of Malaga.

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“I learn, grow and enjoy the road.” it, although I played lot of sports when I was a child.

“I fell in love in the first training session; the adrenaline, contact, skills. In rugby, you work as a team with one goal on the field.

“But rugby is more than sport, it’s a life philosophy because it gives you lots of values: respect, sportsmanship, equality, and solidarity.”

The 34-year-old went on to captain her University side and became a prominent figure in the Spanish National side later in her career, before eventually hanging up her playing boots for the whistle in 2012.

“When I started refereeing, I carried on playing for the first five years and my priority was being a player,” she said.

“Then when national opportunities came to referee at the men’s top division in Spain and also international appointments, I decided to stop.

“It was a tough decision because I love playing but I don’t regret it and I have a lot of support from my team, family and friends.”

Since embarking on her refereeing career, Nievas has continued to succeed.

She became the first female match official in a men’s test when she was assistant for USA against Tonga, and also refereed at the 2016 Olympic Games and the World Cup earlier this year.

But when asked on her favourite career moment so far, there was a standout choice.

“If I have to choose one, it is Rio Olympics in 2016,” she said.

“This moment was when my player and referee goals joined. It was an amazing experience.”

The pinnacle of her meteoric rise in the refereeing world came last year, when she was awarded the World Rug-

by Referee award, alongside South African Referee Rasta Rasivhenge.

On receiving the award, she said: “It was a big moment in my career. I can't explain what I felt at that moment.

“It was very special considering all the work and commitment when I made the decision to start a professional career in refereeing.”

Women’s rugby is a sport that continues to grow with audiences around the world, with new opportunities for participation coming to fruition continuously.

This year’s World Cup Final between England and New Zealand reportedly hit peak viewing figures of 2.6 million on ITV but although there are obvious signs of improvement, Nievas admits there is still work to be done.

“It is getting better and better but we still have a way to go.

“We need to make a difference in some roles as coaches, referees, managers and responsibilities in the unions.

“The women’s game is growing fast, both 7s and 15s, but we still need more exposure and to develop in new countries with some resource problems.”

Finally, when asked about what the future holds for her, her response again reflected her character: humble, appreciative but driven to succeed.

“I keep my goals on the basis of learn, grow and enjoy the road,” she said.

“I think when you achieve them (goals), new challenges come, so I hope other new opportunities will come in the international stage and not only for myself, but for the new generation that now see a future being a referee.”

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by Nicole King WHILST zapping through the channels last night it caught my attention to hear Marbella’s mayor explaining that our British tourist is as of equal importance for the future of Marbella as it has been in the past.

She pointed out that Spain already occupies a preferential place for British tourism, the fourth most important in the world in terms of international departures.

Two out of every three travellers in Andalucia choose Malaga as their preferred destination and clearly Marbella holds a particularly relevant position within the province for its extensive offer for tourists and residents alike.

She proudly confirmed that Marbella also has a lot of repeat tourism with some returning up to six or seven times a year and that the four tourism offices had handled more than 30,000 consultations just from Brits between January and September of this year!

Angeles Muñoz explained that Marbella is participating this year at the World Travel Market (WTM) with its own stand within the framework of the already existing contract to participate in various tourism fairs that had already been agreed and awarded to El Corte Inglés as sponsors.

The 50-metre stand will have meeting areas that will also be open to all visitors to the fair from Marbella who may need a place to work

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MAYOR MUÑOZ announcing the stand at WTM. or talk business. She highlighted that there would be promotional images of Marbella that will rotate with videos showing off everything our city has to offer.

I have to mention that I was delighted to hear our mayor thank my ‘compañeros’ at RTV

Marbella on the quality of the promotional video and also Oti G Diaz-Ambrona from our tourism department who will be at the stand due to her extensive contacts and experience within this sector.

The mayor hopes to use this opportunity not

only to consolidate Marbella’s leading position as a tourist destination for the British but also to re-establish Marbella as a quality destination.

Appointments have been scheduled with some of the main international tour operators to ensure that the world knows Marbella has more than just sun, sea, mountains, golf and exceptional cuisine.

We also have an infrastructure that makes us the ideal location for events such as the Ironman 70.3 and to host the 2018 first elimination round of the Davis Cup between Spain and England in February, (a bid has just been made to host this event #siCopaDavisMarbella).

The WTM is to be held in London from Friday to Sunday and celebrates its 37th year.

Hosting over 50,000 visitors with over 5,000 exhibiting destinations it is considered to be a one-off opportunity to meet, network, negotiate and connect with the key decision makers in the travel industry.

Exhibiting at any fair requires a huge investment, not just financial, also in time and extra work but even so, no matter how hard you work; a fair like this is going to be fun! #BetterTogether #Marbella #WTM @MarbellaNow www.marbellanowtv.com

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8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.

8:30pm The Good Old Days 9:30pm Top of the Pops 10:00pm Queen: Rock the World 11:00pm Queen: The Legendary 1975 Concert 12:05am Top of the Pops 1:05am Top of the Pops Mike Read and Bruno Brooks present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 November 1984.

1:35am Hot Chocolate at the BBC 2:35am Queen: Rock the World 3:35am I Know Who You are Spanish thriller series.

4:50am This is BBC Four

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 Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm Tenable 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 Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Bear's Mission with Rob Brydon 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:40pm After the News 12:15am Tonight at the London Palladium

7:00am The Cube 7:50am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 8:15am Dinner Date 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Emmerdale 10:00am You've Been Framed!

10:30am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20am Dinner Date 12:20pm Dress to Impress 1:20pm Emmerdale 1:55pm Emmerdale 2:20pm You've Been Framed!

2:50pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm Dress to Impress 8:00pm You've Been Framed!

9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Bridesmaids 12:30am Family Guy 1:00am Family Guy

7:00am 7:25am 7:50am 8:50am 9:50am 10:20am 10:50am

11:15am 1:35pm 2:35pm 3:40pm 4:15pm 4:45pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 1:00am 2:05am 3:05am 3:10am 4:15am

Coronation Street Coronation Street Heartbeat Wild at Heart Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Emmy nominated reality courtroom series, presided over by outspoken family court judge.

Inspector Morse Wild at Heart Heartbeat Coronation Street Coronation Street Inspector Morse Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Midsomer Murders Lewis Mr Selfridge Captain Corelli's Mandolin FYI Daily Captain Corelli's Mandolin Inspector Morse

7:20am King of Queens 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Ramsay's Hotel Hell 12:00pm Undercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm My Kitchen Rules 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm Coast v Country 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Steph and Dom's One Star to Five Star 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm Unreported World 8:55pm Stand Up To Cancer 9:00pm Food Unwrapped 9:30pm Travel Man 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm The Last Leg 12:05am First Dates 1:10am The Pyramid

7:00am 7:50am 8:50am 9:15am 9:40am 10:05am 10:35am 11:40am 12:45pm 1:45pm 2:50pm 3:55pm 4:55pm 5:55pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 12:00am 1:00am 1:05am 2:05am 3:00am 3:50am

4:00am

The Chase The Chase Storage Wars Storage Wars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Ironside Quincy, M.E. The Sweeney The Avengers Ironside Quincy, M.E. The Sweeney The Avengers Storage Wars Storage Wars World Series of Darts Finals Live Transporter 3 FYI Daily Transporter 3 Bear Grylls: Mission Survive The Sweeney ITV4 Nightscreen Text-based information service.

Teleshopping Shopping from home.

8:50am 9:05am 9:20am 9:35am 9:55am 10:05am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm

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7:20am 9:00am 10:50am 12:35pm 2:25pm 6:00pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 12:00am 2:00am

Floogals Digby Dragon Rusty Rivets Shimmer and Shine Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Mofy The Wright Stuff Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

5 News Lunchtime The Hotel Inspector Returns Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Paper Angels 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Gadget Show The World's Greatest Bridges Eight Days That Made Rome: The Spartacus Revolt Shrunken Heads of the Amazon Jack the Ripper: The Missing Evidence

7:00am 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm

Rocky IV Rocky V Rocky Balboa Deadpool Lawrence of Arabia Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines X-Men Origins: Wolverine Deadpool Terminator Salvation Death Race

7:00am Loving 9:20am Tyler Perry's Boo! a Madea Halloween 11:15am Live by Night 1:35pm Rings 3:30pm Loving 5:45pm Tyler Perry's Boo! a Madea Halloween 7:45pm Live by Night 10:00pm Fifty Shades Darker 12:00am Rings The curse continues when a college kid and his girlfriend both watch the death-bringing videotape.

1:45am Let Me Make You a Martyr 3:30am Antibirth 5:10am Neither Heaven Nor Earth French soldiers assigned to patrol a remote Afghan valley begin mysteriously disappearing, one by one.

8:45am Ghost Town 10:35am How the Grinch Stole Christmas 12:30pm Couples Retreat 2:30pm The Top Ten Show 2017 2:50pm Bridget Jones's Baby 5:00pm Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 6:35pm Jerry Maguire 9:00pm Bridget Jones's Baby 11:10pm Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 12:45am Hail, Caesar!

1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:55pm 12:25am

Hollyoaks Charmed Charmed Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Black-Ish Black-Ish How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs The Goldbergs How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Goldbergs Stage School The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Streetmate The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory AVP: Alien vs.

Predator The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

FRIDAY TV

7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 7:30am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:30am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:30am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Live European Tour Golf 3:00pm Live ATP Masters 1000 - Paris 6:00pm SKY Sports News 7:00pm SKY Sports News 8:00pm Football 11:15pm Live PGA Tour Golf 1:30am Premier League Match Pack 2:00am SKY Sports News 3:00am SKY Sports News 4:00am SKY Sports News 5:00am SKY Sports News A comprehensive review of all the night's football news, plus a look ahead to the morning headlines.

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

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TV Couch Critic

brush against Bruno!

Maybe Len needs to return and sort it all out, as only he can?

A show that on paper shouldn’t work, but on the screen really does, is James and Jupp (BBC2 Wales, Sunday).

Maybe a touch of Miss Marple is needed to find this given the channel, but if you want a blast of stunning countryside and two-blokes-in-a carhumour, seek it out.

The format is simple: comedians Elis James and Miles Jupp take a car trip around

Wales, and while it isn’t Top Gear or the sort of comedy normally familiar from these two, the banter is genuine and the trip on the A470 connecting south and north Wales is spectacular.

Meanwhile I am getting increasingly worried by some content panellists on Loose Women (ITV, weekdays) are being given to work with.

As daytime telly, viewers expect mixed topics to be discussed from hard hitting to trivial.

But a recent item asked if viewers suffered ‘avocado anxiety,’ a term used following re-

search that revealed a fear among one in three millennials when their avocados aren’t ripe.

This may be about the right level for lovely Stacey Solomon and lets face it Linda Robson will read anything from autocue, but the likes of Janet Street-Porter and Ruth Langford as serious commentators surely deserve something better.

The latest written-by and starring Jack Whitehall offering Bounty Hunters (SKY1, Wednesday) pairs Jack with Rosie Perez, while Robert Lindsay and

Charity Wakefield are thrown in for good measure.

As Jack has written this one I am unsure why he has cast himself as a middle class fool; maybe just to reinforce his one-trick pony CV? His character, Barnaby - why give him such a name Jack? - is trying to save the failing family antiques business and gets involved with looted treasures from the East.

It is unclear how this will play out, but Rosie is gorgeous and Jack looks good with spectacles and trimmed beard, so I’m sticking with it.

Finally, The Crown (Netflix) starts a second season on December 8. With the story known inside out, based on season one there will be little if anything new.

Even so the date is already in my viewing diary.

Critique: AWL, Casares, Costa del Sol

Photo by BBC

STRICTLY COME DANCING (BBC1, Saturday & Sunday) continues to delight with glitz and sparkle even though I wasn’t sure that without Sir Bruce and Seven-loving Len it would remain as a weekend favourite.

But it most certainly is.

Twitter-using fans of the show will have seen a flood of comments about the camera angles over recent weeks and I agree.

Clearly someone has a new box of tricks and wants to throw them all at the dancers, with cameras spinning around the dance floor, way too many overhead shots and on one occasion a lens so close to the dancing couple there was a real danger of a collision.

All that glitter and hair product to clean up, and that’s just from a slight

Strictly camera angles plus unripe avocados

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm The Hairy Bikers' Comfort Food 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Rugby League World Cup Highlights 3:45pm Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted 5:10pm Final Score 6:10pm Len Goodman's Partners in Rhyme 6:40pm BBC News 6:50pm Regional News 6:55pm Weather 7:00pm Pointless 7:50pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:20pm Casualty 10:10pm Gunpowder 11:10pm BBC News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 12:50am The NFL Show 1:20am The Double 2:55am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:45am Animal Park Summer Special 8:30am Naomi's Nightmares of Nature 9:00am Deadly 60 9:30am Rugby League World Cup 12:30pm Coast 1:00pm Rick Stein's Long Weekends 2:00pm Nigella at My Table 2:30pm Elsa: The Lioness That Changed the World: Natural World 3:30pm Escape to the Continent 4:30pm Italy Unpacked 5:30pm Mastermind 6:00pm Flog It! 7:00pm The Big Family Cooking Showdown 8:00pm Britain Afloat 8:30pm Front Row 9:00pm Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands 9:30pm Dad's Army 10:00pm Josh Widdicombe 11:00pm QI XL 11:45pm Later... with Jools Holland 12:50am Red Tails

8:00pm The Inca: Masters of the Clouds 9:00pm Gunpowder 5/11: The Greatest Terror Plot Drama documentary retelling the story of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605 in which Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators attempted to blow up king and parliament.

10:00pm I Know Who You are 11:15pm I Know Who You are 12:35am The Vietnam War 1:30am Top of the Pops Special 20th anniversary edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 January 1984.

2:10am Top of the Pops 2:55am Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the Movies 3:55am The Inca: Masters of the Clouds

7:25am Adventure Racing 7:50am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:15am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:45am Frasier 9:10am Frasier 9:35am The Big Bang Theory 10:00am The Big Bang Theory 10:30am The Big Bang Theory 10:55am The Simpsons 11:20am The Simpsons 11:50am The Simpsons 12:20pm The Simpsons 12:50pm Come Dine with Me 1:20pm Come Dine with Me 1:50pm Come Dine with Me 2:25pm Come Dine with Me 2:55pm Come Dine with Me 3:25pm A Place in the Sun 4:30pm A Place in the Sun 5:30pm Best Laid Plans 6:30pm Location, Location, Location 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Volatile Earth 9:00pm Pearl Harbour 10:00pm The Other Woman 12:10am Unknown 2:00am The Last Leg 2:55am Hollyoaks Omnibus

7:00am Milkshake!

Programming aimed at children aged two to seven years old.

10:15am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10:50am The Gadget Show 11:45am Police Interceptors Documentary series profiling the work of a high-speed police interception unit in Essex.

12:45pm 12 Gifts of Christmas 2:25pm Christmas Card 4:10pm Christmas in the City 6:00pm A Mission for Christmas (Inc News Update at 18:00) 7:45pm Rio Lobo 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Football on 5 11:00pm NCIS: New Orleans 11:55pm NCIS: New Orleans 12:50am Lip Sync Battle Entertainment series seeing celebrities go head-to-head in a lip synching battle.

1:15am Super Casino 4:10am The Yorkshire Vet

7:00am CITV 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:25pm Gino's Italian Coastal Escape 12:55pm The Hungry Sailors Dick and James Strawbridge sail around Britain to discover fantastic food.

1:50pm The Harbour 2:20pm ITV News 2:30pm The X Factor 4:30pm Thunderbirds are Go 4:55pm Father of the Bride 7:00pm Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs 7:25pm Local News and Weather 7:35pm ITV News and Weather 7:50pm You've Been Framed!

8:15pm Ninja Warrior UK 9:20pm The X Factor 11:05pm The Jonathan Ross Show 12:10am ITV News and Weather

7:25am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:50am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:25am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:20pm Take Me Out 2:30pm Harry Hills Alien Fun Capsule 3:00pm See Spot Run 4:00pm FYI Daily 4:05pm See Spot Run 5:05pm St Trinians: The Legend of Frittons Gold 6:05pm FYI Daily 6:10pm St Trinians: The Legend of Frittons Gold 7:10pm The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 8:15pm FYI Daily 8:20pm The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Family Guy 12:20am Family Guy 12:50am American Dad!

7:00am Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries.

7:50am Murder, She Wrote 8:45am The Mirror Crack'd Agatha Christie's Miss Marple investigates a murder on a film set.

9:50am FYI Daily 9:55am The Mirror Crack'd 11:00am Wycliffe 12:05pm Columbo 2:05pm Foyle's War 4:10pm Midsomer Murders 6:05pm Midsomer Murders 8:00pm Midsomer Murders 10:00pm Midsomer Murders 12:00am The Syndicate The staff of Hazelwood Manor find their life changed when they win the lottery.

1:05am Foyle's War 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping

7:00am The Protectors The story of three freelance troubleshooters who run an international crime fighting agency.

7:25am The Avengers 8:30am Motorsport UK 9:30am Fishing Impossible 10:30am ITV Racing: The Opening Show 11:30am Pawn Stars 12:00pm Pawn Stars 12:25pm Shed and Buried 1:25pm Shed and Buried 2:30pm ITV Racing Live 5:00pm Pawn Stars 5:30pm Pawn Stars 5:55pm Hornblower 8:00pm World Series of Darts Finals Live 12:00am The Glimmer Man 1:05am FYI Daily 1:10am The Glimmer Man 1:50am The Sweeney 2:50am The Classic Car Show 3:40am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:00am Teleshopping

7:20am 9:20am 11:10am 1:20pm 3:20pm 5:20pm 7:15pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 1:00am 3:10am 4:45am

1:40pm 3:40pm 5:20pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 10:40pm 12:20am 2:00am

Lethal Weapon Ride Along 2 The Karate Kid Doctor Strange The 5th Wave Tarzan Ride Along 2 Doctor Strange 300 The Karate Kid Death Warrant Battle of the Bulge

Fred Claus Bad Neighbours 2 Sausage Party How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Bad Neighbours 2 Sausage Party Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

7:55am 8:25am 8:55am 9:25am 10:25am 11:25am 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:15pm

7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 12:25am

The Goldbergs Black-Ish Black-Ish Made in Chelsea Couples Come Dine with Me Couples Come Dine with Me Toy Story of Terror How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Don't Tell the Bride The Great British Bake Off: The Final The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Iron Man 2 Natural World

7:00am Rings 8:55am Live by Night 11:15am The Hatton Garden Job 12:55pm Tyler Perry's Boo! a Madea Halloween 2:50pm Loving 5:05pm Moana: Special 5:35pm Blade Runner 2049 Sky Movies takes a special look at the sequel to the sci-fi classic, starring Ryan Gosling and the returning Harrison Ford.

6:05pm Live by Night 8:20pm The Hatton Garden Job 10:00pm Fifty Shades Darker Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan return as the bookish Anastasia Steele and damaged billionaire playboy Christian Grey.

12:20am Rings 2:15am Fifty Shades Darker 4:40am Antibirth

SATURDAY TV

7:00am SKY Sports News 8:00am Live Chinese Super League 10:00am Live European Tour Golf Day three of the Turkish Airlines Open, on the European Tour.

12:30pm Football Stoke City v Leicester City.

3:55pm Rugby Union Barbarians v New Zealand.

6:15pm Football Brentford v Leeds United.

8:40pm Live Fight Night International A West Bromwich Albion light heavyweight title battle between Dmitry Bivol and Trent Broadhurst headlines a big night of boxing from the Salle des Etoiles in Monaco.

12:00am Fight Night

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 7:55am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 12:30pm 1:00pm 3:45pm 4:15pm 6:15pm

8:40pm

10:45pm 11:15pm 12:15am 12:30am 1:00am 3:25am

EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games SPFL Matters Live Chinese Super League Football Countdowns SPFL Matters Soccer A.M. SPFL Matters Football St Johnstone v Celtic.

Gillette Soccer Saturday Gillette Soccer Saturday Football Brentford v Leeds United.

Live La Liga 2017/18 A match from Spain's La Liga.

EFL Goals: Championship Magical Messi EFL Greatest Games EFL Goals: Championship Football EFL Goals: Championship

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SUNDAY TV

7:00am Breakfast 8:35am Match of the Day 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Points of View 2:30pm Lifeline 2:45pm FA Cup Final Score 5:00pm Songs of Praise 5:35pm Blue Planet II 6:35pm BBC News 6:50pm Regional News 6:55pm Weather 7:00pm Panorama 7:30pm Countryfile Autumn Special 8:15pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:00pm Blue Planet II 10:00pm The Last Post 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:45am Ronny Chieng: International Student

7:05am How We Won the War 7:35am A to Z of TV Gardening 8:20am Great British Garden Revival 9:20am The Countryfile Ramble for Children in Need 12:00pm Mary Berry's Foolproof Cooking 12:30pm My Life on a Plate 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra MOTD2 Extra presents the latest football action.

2:00pm Echo: An Unforgettable Elephant: Natural World 3:00pm Wild Brazil 4:00pm Flog It! 5:00pm Rugby League World Cup Highlights 6:30pm Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights 8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Robot Wars 10:00pm Louis Theroux 11:35pm Snowfall 12:20am The Ring

8:00pm Only Connect A show in which connections must be made between seemingly unconnected things.

8:30pm University Challenge Cult student quiz show where two rival university teams battle it out to see who has the most superior intellects.

9:00pm October: Ten Days That Shook the World An epic masterpiece of silent cinema, sanctioned by the Bolsheviks to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Russian Revolution of October 1917.

10:40pm Ceremony 11:40pm The Space 12:10am Gulag 3:10am Russia - A Century of Suspicion: A Timewatch Guide

7:00am Kevin Can Wait 7:25am Kevin Can Wait 7:50am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:15am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:40am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:05am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm Jamie's Quick and Easy Food 2:00pm Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast 3:00pm The Simpsons 3:30pm The Simpsons 4:00pm The Simpsons 4:30pm The Great British Bake Off: The Final 5:45pm Channel 4 News 6:15pm Paddington 8:00pm Escape 9:00pm Great Canal Journeys 10:00pm Big Ben 11:35pm Gogglebox 12:35am The Railway Man 2:40am The Supervet 3:35am Gillette World Sport

7:00am Milkshake!

10:50am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:25am Football on 5 12:10pm Make You Laugh Out Loud 12:40pm A Husband for Christmas 2:25pm Coming Home for Christmas 4:05pm Let it Snow 5:55pm 5 News 6:00pm Grease 8:15pm Grease: Before and After They Were Stars 9:15pm Rugby on 5: Anglo Welsh Cup Highlights 10:00pm The Grease Story 11:30pm Most Shocking Moments in Pop 2:15am Super Casino 4:10am GPs: Behind Closed Doors Documentary taking a look at what goes on in the consultation room.

5:00am Britain's Biggest Mosque

7:00am Black-Ish 7:25am Couples Come Dine with Me 8:25am Couples Come Dine with Me 9:25am Hollyoaks Omnibus 12:00pm Made in Chelsea 1:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 2:00pm The Goldbergs 2:30pm The Goldbergs 3:00pm The Goldbergs 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:30pm Johnny English Reborn 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Battle: Los Angeles The world watches in awe as meteors rain down on Earth from outer space.

12:20am Naked Attraction 1:25am Tattoo Fixers 2:30am Rude Tube 3:35am First Dates

7:00am 8:00am 9:00am 9:30am

7:00am CITV 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears 11:00am Peston on Sunday 12:00pm Columbo: Rest in Peace Mrs Columbo 2:00pm ITV News 2:10pm The X Factor 3:50pm Catchphrase 4:35pm Ball and Boe: Back Together 5:35pm A Very Royal Wedding 6:50pm Local News and Weather All the very latest local news and weather.

7:00pm ITV News and Weather 7:10pm The Chase 8:05pm The X Factor 10:00pm Sheridan 11:00pm ITV News and Weather 11:20pm Peston on Sunday 12:15am Caught on Camera 1:10am Jackpot247

7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:15am The Cube 8:05am Coronation Street Omnibus 11:00am Guidance 11:30am L.A. Story 11:40am Ready, Set, Style 11:55am Ready, Set, Style 12:05pm Third Wheel 12:25pm The X Factor 2:10pm You've Been Framed Gold!

2:45pm Bean 3:50pm FYI Daily 3:55pm Bean 4:30pm Looney Tunes: Back in Action 5:30pm FYI Daily 5:35pm Looney Tunes: Back in Action 6:20pm Clash of the Titans 7:20pm FYI Daily 7:25pm Clash of the Titans 8:25pm Pacific Rim 9:25pm FYI Daily 9:30pm Pacific Rim 11:00pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy

7:00am 8:40am 9:45am 10:45am

7:00am 7:25am 8:35am 9:40am 10:40am 11:40am 1:45pm

7:30am 9:30am 11:30am 2:25pm

7:00am Loving 9:10am Tyler Perry's Boo! a Madea Halloween 11:10am The Hatton Garden Job 12:50pm Aftermath 2:30pm Live by Night 4:45pm Rings The curse continues when a college kid and his girlfriend both watch the death-bringing videotape.

6:40pm The Hatton Garden Job 8:20pm Aftermath 10:00pm Fifty Shades Darker Steamy sequel following the ongoing relationship between the bookish Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey.

12:00am Live by Night 2:15am Tales of Halloween 4:10am Let Me Make You a Martyr

8:30am Football Countdowns 9:00am Football's Greatest 9:30am EFL Goals: Championship 10:00am EFL Goals: League 1 and 2 10:30am EFL Goals: Championship 11:00am EFL Goals: League 1 and 2 11:30am The Sunday Supplement 1:00pm Football 3:30pm Ronaldo 4:00pm Live La Liga 2017/18 6:05pm La Liga Greatest Games 6:15pm Live La Liga 2017/18 8:20pm La Liga Greatest Games 8:30pm Live La Liga 2017/18 10:35pm EFL Goals: Championship 11:05pm EFL Goals: League 1 and 2 11:35pm La Liga Icons 11:50pm La Liga Greatest Games 12:00am Magical Messi

11:50am 12:50pm 1:55pm 4:05pm 5:05pm

5:10pm 6:00pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 11:05pm 12:10am

1:20am 1:25am 2:40am

Lewis Heartbeat Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Murder mystery series.

Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote Heidi Carry on Follow That Camel FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news.

Carry on Follow That Camel Lewis Lewis The Syndicate Honest The Constant Gardener Dramatic thriller based on the novel

by John Le Carre.

FYI Daily The Constant Gardener The Knock

6:00pm 6:30pm 6:55pm 7:25pm 7:50pm 8:00pm 12:00am 1:05am 1:10am 2:15am 3:15am 3:35am

3:45am 4:00am

The Protectors The Avengers The Avengers The Sweeney The Sweeney Hornblower World Series of Darts Finals Live Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Snooker v Darts World Series of Darts Finals Live 6 Bullets FYI Daily 6 Bullets The Sweeney Storage Wars British Touring Car Crashes and Smashes ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping Innovative, value-formoney products brought directly to you at home.

4:55pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 11:25pm 1:35am

The A-Team The Karate Kid, Part II The Great Escape Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves In the Heart of the Sea The A-Team Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Sahara End of Days

6:30am Police Academy 6: City Under Siege 8:00am Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging 9:45am Uncle Buck 11:30am Ghostbusters 1:25pm Why Him? 3:20pm Meet the Parents 5:15pm Sisters 7:15pm The Boss 9:00pm Why Him? 11:00pm Meet the Parents 1:00am Keanu 2:45am Brüno

1:00pm 2:15pm 5:15pm

8:00pm

10:00pm

2:00am 5:30am

SKY Sports News Total Goals Total Goals Live European Tour Golf Football Live Nissan Super Sunday Live Nissan Super Sunday Super Sunday continues as Chelsea meet Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Live NFL: Game A match from the National Football League.

Live NFL: Sunday Game A match from the National Football League.

Live NFL: Oakland @ Miami Sporting Records An in-depth look at some of the greatest milestones ever recorded in sport.

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SIR, I have never written to a newspaper before.

But after reading the liberal bury your head in the sand - or somewhere else where the sun does not shine - full page (!) article entitled Children are not the confused ones that appeared in issue 1684 I am compelled to comment.

So Anon (for it was written by an anonymous person), you feel that anyone that has a counter opinion to yours needs to be re-educated? I don’t think so!

I agree with you that being LGBT is not a trend, it is a lifestyle chosen by those who make it. Most children are not mature or experienced enough to make choices on this or many other issues until they get into their teens, generally with some guidance from their parents.

If you have educated your children into believing that two men or two women having same sex sexual intercourse is ‘normal’ I fear that you gloss it over with statements like ‘If a girl

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Liberal views a recipe for confusion?

Beeb should be ashamed CASSANDRA NASH definitely hits the nail on the head this week (issue 1686) referring to the UK media’s inaccurate reporting on the Catalan situation.

I agree with her 100 per cent!

I was shocked and angry at the way the BBC described the attempted Catalan Independence coup. Disgusted at the biased one-sided sensationalist take on the whole sorry affair.

Anyone would think Cataluña is a poor, downtrodden little region subjected to the evil tyranny of Madrid, instead of the wealthy, well-treated, spoiled region that it really is.

Law of the land

UK MEDIA: Inaccurate on Cataluña?

Why did they keep showing the same footage of the same independistas being dragged down a flight of stairs and pushed onto the street? Because that was all they had. These were isolated incidences and not widespread occurrences.

All letters by email or post should carry the writer’s address, NIE and contact number though only the name and town will be published.

I expected more from a media corporation which has an international reputation for fairness and well-informed, accurate reporting. Can we believe anything the BBC says from now on? I for one certainly won’t.

Lynn Hopkins, Fuengirola

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Catalan parliament declares independence Irresponsible and tragic figures... this will only hurt their mislead supporters on the streets.

Most surely these immature cowards will not stand in the front line with their crowd against National Police. Ghandi was a great leader of peaceful disobedience, these guys are not.

I guess the vast majority of the people living in Cataluña thinks like us in this thread today. They never asked for any of this...

Let’s keep our fingers crossed that no-one gets seriously injured the next days or worse... Peter Redrin Wait till it hits the pocket of the average person in the street. Trouble ahead. Catriona Ni Bhucalla

More than one million protest a unified Spain They have got to be better together as a nation, than apart and fractured, out on a limb, Spain has come so far since the passing of Franco’s fascist ruling, let’s hope they work things out, and not listening to people that are only thinking of themselves. George R Carman

Society’s poison (Leapy Lee) Typically one-sided, simplistic argument Lee. It’s much more complex than you would like to pretend. Just

feels more like a boy and dresses as such so what’ and ‘if a boy dresses like a girl so what.’

Recipe for childhood confusion!

Pedro J Elliott, address withheld

Comments from EWN online for starters, many same sex parents are kind and caring. Some opposite sex parents get convicted of child cruelty etc. Your articles need more balance. Sam B Praying for a peaceful conclusion, love Spain. Maggie Champion

Ryanair £5 UK to Spain flight deal I would not use them even if the flight were for free ...Arrogant MD ...I’m happy to pay anything rather than fly with this company, if no other airline I’d rather drive to Europe... Jane Duckworth

Wild boar cull ordered If they have to have a cull of the wild boar, then it should be done responsibly, or take as many of them back into the hills and forests, as is possible, and review the problem in a year’s time. If the problem reoccurs then round up a said amount and send them to an abattoir, and the meat sold off. Which I am sure will be sold very quickly. George R Carman

My dog is currently seriously ill after being attacked by wild boar near our home. I’m going to report it to the police to try to get some action.

Sue Cook

Costa del Sol port cruises to record year Malaga Port may have a record 2017 but I just arrived back yesterday on the Pullmantur Horizon cruise ship and it was confirmed on board that they will NOT be using Malaga to board or disembark passengers in 2018 due to a massive increase in port costs!

If we want to do a similar cruise next year then we have no choice other than to board in either Alicante or Barcelona....

Talk about biting the hand that feeds you! Loraine Enriquez Murphy

Man who raided 50 hotel rooms arrested It’s funny how people on holiday suddenly forget about taking care care of their valuables, money, and sometimes, their own safety, rogues, thieves, and vagabonds, even when they are on holiday, can’t stop themselves from going about their profession.

George R Carman

A SPANISH friend has explained to me that the Spanish Constitution would need to be changed in order to allow the Spanish government to agree to the secession of Cataluña. UK citizens may find this difficult to understand as - luckily in my opinion we have no written constitution and thus it was relatively easy for Parliament in Westminster to allow the Scots to have a legal referendum.

Helena McGinty, Alhaurin El Grande

Stamp it out!

I WONDER if there is some official reason why most (or what feels like most) official documentation in Spain still needs to be rubber stamped as in the UK pre-1990s? Or is it because civil offices remain paper-based? If so the government should be urged to sort this dated and environmentallydamaging practice out!!

Bill Turnbull, Orihuela

No red tape I HAVE recently sold my house in Calpe, and having heard many complaints about telephone and Wi-Fi suppliers would like to recognise some exceptional service. The helpline number at Orange was answered quickly and within seconds connected to an English-speaking operator. I gave the new information and as I was thanking him and saying goodbye he said ‘that’s all done now.’ That’s what I call good service!

Peter F Purvey, Calpe

Just chill out IT was ice, not global warming, that killed and entombed millions of mammoths and woolly rhinos in Siberia and Alaska. It was unrelenting cold and then ice, not global warming, that forced the Vikings out of Greenland. It was bitter winters, not heat waves, that finally defeated the armies of Napoleon and Hitler in Russia. It is lethal global cooling we need to fear, not life-sustaining global warming.

Viv Forbe, Australia

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8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm Great Continental Railway Journeys Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's, Michael Portillo explores a very different Spain from the one he knows.

9:00pm Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley 10:00pm The Real Doctor Zhivago 11:00pm Timewatch BBC investigative documentary series which takes a new perspective on historical events.

11:45pm Storyville Series showcasing the best in international documentaries.

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7:00am Tyler Perry's Boo! a Madea Halloween 9:00am The Hatton Garden Job 10:50am Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Special Sky Movies takes a behind-the-scenes look at the latest trip into JK Rowling's wizarding world.

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HAVING been recorded on CCTV breaking into the Calpe Rowing Club where he stole £200, a 13-year-old boy pleaded guilty to burglary. He claimed he committed the crime because he owed money for drugs and was being threatened with violence if he did not pay up.

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A LOCAL man has been fined £750 after pleading guilty to posting an offensive comment on the Facebook group Speak Freely. The 26-year-old accused a named police officer of being corrupt, but accepted he had committed the offence when taken to court.

TWO men - one of them the CEO of a financial group with offices in Gibraltar - have reportedly been ar r est ed by t he Royal Gi br al t ar Pol i ce on suspicion of having failed to disclose a client’s tax information.

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Nicholas Parsons returns to the Rock for Just a Minute Photo Credit: HM Government of Gibraltar

Less choice THE local branch of the Newcastle Building Society has now closed after 27 years on the Rock leaving eight staff redundant.

The only similar British organisation still active in Gibraltar is the Leeds Building Society.

FLASHBACK: Nicholas Parsons and contestants in Gibraltar last year. on Sunday November 19.

Tickets which cost £12 for adults and £8 for senior citizens

and children are available from the Festival website http://www.gibraltarliteraryfes

tival.com where details of all of the literary events can be viewed.

Gibraltar macaques enjoy Halloween at Scottish park HALLOWEEN came early for a troop of macaques who emigrated to Blair Drummond Safari Park, Scotland in 2014 from Gibraltar.

The monkeys breed at quite a considerable rate and only a certain number can be accommodated on the Rock, so it is not uncommon for groups of this endangered species to be sent to zoos and safari parks around Europe.

Getting ready for a special Hal-

ALTHOUGH it is facing criticism for a proposal to build a massive new car part in Grand Parade, the government has submitted plans for construction of a new car park with 300 parking spaces at Waterport Road.

The application also includes a shooting range.

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AT the age of 94, Nicholas Parsons continues to present radio show Just a Minute and returns to Gibraltar to present another edition of the popular celebrity game.

This is part of the Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival being held from November 16 to 19 and guests include actress and comedian Maureen Lipman, Tony Hawks, writer Felix Francis and comedienne Jenny Eclair who have flown over for a special festival version of the long-running BBC show.

Panel members are challenged to speak for one minute without repetition or deviation on any subject that comes up and this presentation will be held at the John Mackintosh Hall at noon

loween weekend prior to closure for the winter, the management of the Blair Drummond park placed pumpkin heads throughout the park and in the case of macaques, they made sure that the 28 monkeys were kept interested as their favourite nuts were placed inside the pumpkin heads.

The only problem was that the macaques were so intrigued by these additions to their environment that they kept trying to run away with them.

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Web money THE new Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange will become the first crypto currency exchange in the world to be properly regulated. It was one of the sponsors of the recently held d10e - the Rock’s first decentralisation conference at the Sunborn Hotel.

School news IN a proposal which is even more ambitious than its manifesto promise, the government now plans to rebuild, refurbish or merge in new buildings at every school by the start of the 2019 educational term.

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Halloween fun as macaques monkey around in Scotland.

IF you want to journey back to a time when he was the man, just visit La Sala Gibraltar on Saturday when Dave Largie recreates the sound of Barrie White next Saturday. This highly polished singer will perform all of your favourite numbers, so for reservations visit www.LaSalaGibraltar.com or call +350 200 16870.

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2. Fernando Torres €56.1 million - Liverpool to Chelsea Fernando Torres was a lethal striker during his Liverpool days, with his goalscoring exploits earning him a then World Record move to Premier League rivals Chelsea. Unfortunately for El Niño, the move to Chelsea didn’t quite work out, but he has now found form again with the side where it all began, Atletico Madrid

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5. David Villa - €38.3 million - Valencia to Barcelona Barcelona shipped out a big fee for the man who scored more than 120 goals for Valencia.

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LEO (July 24 - August 23)

Your lot is to be optimistic and positive. Perhaps in the last few months there was the need to take on the problems of others.

However, you absolutely must get a balance here. Concentrate this week on getting your body and mind in good shape. That means being a little self-centred to start with. A good routine is essential and the will to stick with it.

Certainly there have been times that you felt crestfallen.

Sometimes circumstances bring us down.

Avoid believing in the myth of ‘what should have been’.

What you are is not what others see but what you feel inside.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20)

The changes that have already started in the way that you see your life have given pause for thought. You are sure that you could have done better but maybe it is not clear how.

Take a step back now and see where you came from.

Two years ago where were you heading? Do you still want to follow that path? A need to get back on track can start this week.

Your very nature can lead to internal struggles. In the coming months, however, the truth becomes clear. What is outside of your experience now will become a part of your make-up.

Any fear that you had of the unknown gradually diminishes.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There has been a very strong feeling through these last few weeks. This feeling has been one of spirituality. Your thoughts have been deeper than usual and the sense that there is more to life is acute. This, therefore, gives an impetus to everything that you do this week. The need to progress both on the home and business front has rarely been stronger.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) In the last few weeks there may have been a sense of being not quite in control. That is something to deal with this week. Real progress will only be made when you have faced what is not wanted. You will rid yourself of any negative emotions quickly by facing them.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You are a great charmer but it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Is there the possibility that your romantic life needs tidying up? Perhaps the number of irons that you have in the fire is causing problems?

This week, make it a priority to simplify your life. Be strong and straight with others. A clean slate for the future means not letting small matters run away with you.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The ever-inquisitive part of your brain is in high spirits. Clearly there is much to be known and enjoyed over the coming months. Begin at the beginning though. Before you throw yourself into a spiritual or business endeavour, get the facts.

I don't mean what people tell you they think. What you need right now is proof that your interest in a certain area is justified.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23)

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) It becomes clear to you that some friends are drifting away.

We all have to make changes as life itself is a constantly shifting event. You prefer to hold on to what is familiar and you are not alone in that. At the moment, however, there is much for you to experience, see and feel.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) With a lot of pent-up energy and not a little determination the month is off to a strong start with you.

Be aware, however, that treading on the toes of influential people is not to be advised. Your feeling that you are right is admirable, but be tactful.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) You of all people understand the importance of the spiritual side of life.

Despite being successful in your own right there is the need to bring this to other people. In sharing your experiences this year you come to a better understanding yourself.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your practical streak is in full force.

Over the next months you will bring much benefit to those around you, in financial terms perhaps, but also spiritually.

This week, in itself, shows you how others value your presence and advice.

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Across 1 Chopper about to take off with revolutionary leader (7) 5 Follow the path (5) 8 It concerns Adam’s wife and the bailiff (5) 9 Unconventional start in passage (7) 10 Occurrence in Monica Seles’s day (4) 11 French boarding houses appreciated by the retired (8) 13 Public school admitting us, somewhere in London (6) 15 Sore when I wait on Her Majesty (6) 18 Old cabinetmaker as throne maker (8) 19 Temptation found in Cuba, Italy and France (4) 22 Greek wine, some clarets in Athens (7) 23 Nothing going right sweetheart (5) 24 Wheel covers made from pretty resilient stuff (5) 25 Keeps making chess move (7)

5 US truck driver meets art work (8) 6 Take off nasty scab on poor Don (7) 7 Biblical refugee, American flower (5) 12 Not a sign of legal representatives (8) 14 Place of refuge lets her wander (7)

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16 Quick replies for lab equipment (7) 17 Nothing found in reconditioned iMacs but a coloured pattern (6) 18 Dispute about right to get fish (5) 20 An incus is part of a Roman villa (5) 21 It’s a positive sign, as well (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 10 represents X and 21 represents K, so fill in X every time the figure 10 appears and K every time the figure 21 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.

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Down 1 Small boat from County Clare, possibly (7) 2 Vessels taking sheep over river (5) 3 See six points (4) 4 On the contrary, her art is moving (6)

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Across 7 Exclusive right (11) 8 Fisherman (6) 9 Full supply (6) 10 Made afraid (6) 12 Real (6) 13 Firearm (3) 14 Dissimilar (6) 16 Public building for gambling and entertainment (6) 18 Capital of Austria (6) 20 Drink made of beer and lemonade (6) 22 Wife or widow of a marquis (11)

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Across 1 Remolacha (8) 6 Swedish (f) (5) 8 Hielo (3) 9 Something (4) 11 Air (4) 13 Tintas (para escribir) (4) 14 To pray (say prayers) (4)

Down 1 Not shut (4) 2 Hawker (6) 3 Slang term for jail sentence (8) 4 Stinging insect (4) 5 Turn aside (6) 6 Hold back (8) 11 Establishes or strengthens as with new evidence or facts (8) 12 Forebear (8) 15 Disregard (6) 17 Apportions (6) 19 Feel physical pain (4) 21 Twilight (4)

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

16 Grifo (de agua) (3) 17 Nail (metal) (5) 19 Season (period of the year) (8) Down 1 Enough (8) 2 Ojo (3) 3 Royal (4)

4 Cebolla (5) 5 Cucharilla (8) 7 To fall (4) 10 Chica (4) 12 Cuerdas (gruesas) (5) 15 Minutes (of a meeting) (4) 18 There (near you) (3)

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

BEFORE BESTOW (10) COERCE COLEUS CURFEW EERILY EMERGE GIRDLE INHERE PLENUM PSYCHE RELIEF SCORCH SQUIRT STRIDE SUFFER TEEING TERROR TOUCHY

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Threat 2 Trauma 3 Stench 4 Clumsy 5 Errata 6 Search 7 Marble 8 Rascal 9 Browse 10 Berate 11 Marvel 12 Enable 13 Mortal 14 Strait 15 Target 16 Stolen 17 Teeing 18 Hearty 19 Trendy.

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They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

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• No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice.

• No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

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

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.

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TARGET: • Average: 14 • Good: 20

• Very good: 29 • Excellent: 37

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SCORING:

• Average: 7 • Good: 9 • Very good: 13 • Excellent: 17

4 letters: 1 point 7 letters: 5 points 5 letters: 2 points 8 or more letters: 6 letters: 3 points 11 points LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION oven ovule ovine ever aery love levy levier levin lube lune vole viol venin view vine vino vinery oyer year yare yore rayon rein renin renown rowen ennui union inner oreo owner bevy benne buoy bunion bane banner nine none neon wive wine winner wino winey winery were wore annul anion anon hone honey

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION cent cere cert cite coin coir cone core corn cote icon nice once otic rice torc cento citer conte crone eject erect nicer niece recon recti recto terce tonic trice center centre citron coiner cornet cretin encore entice erotic inject noetic notice recent recite reject tenrec tierce coterie ejector enteric enticer rejoice ejection erection injector neoteric REJECTION

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ENGLISH-SPANISH Across:

2 Poison, 5 Ceja, 6 Perder, 7 Same, 8 Lid, 11 Envy, 13 Almond, 14 Odio, 15 Screws.

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1 Vela, 2 Papel, 3 Seda, 4 Norway, 7 Salads, 9 Dedos, 10 Amar, 12 Vein.

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Across:

7 Carapace, 8 Seat, 9 Gentle, 10 Images, 11 Eager, 12 Relents, 15 Dentist, 17 Nasty, 20 Reveal, 22 Agates, 23 Kind, 24 Specimen.

1 Last, 3 Official, 9 Burglar, 10 Enjoy, 11 Loses, 12 Salary, 14 Errors, 16 Prison, 19 Scrape, 21 Pupil, 24 Extra, 25 Statues, 26 Basement, 27 Lead.

Down:

1 Lacerate, 2 Rattle, 3 Races, 4 Decided, 5 Escape, 6 Lame, 13 Tottered, 14 Useless, 16 Trendy, 18 Aramis, 19 Cater, 21 Enid.

Down:

1 Labelled, 2 Sorts, 4 Forest, 5 Ideal, 6 Injures, 7 Lays, 8 Closer, 13 Enclosed, 15 Recites, 17 Repeal, 18 Reason, 20 Alarm, 22 Pause, 23 Verb.

App of the week Parcheesi Parcheesi STAR is an online version of classic board game Parcheesi. The game is played with two dice, four pieces per player and a board with a track around the outside, four corner spaces and four home paths leading to a central end space. Known to many as Ludo in the UK.

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BIRTHDAYS

AFTER a young prostitute and a baby are both found murdered and abandoned, Detective Kim Stone begins a disturbing investigation which brings her face to face with someone from her own horrific childhood.

More sex worker murders soon follow, with each becoming more violent than the l as t and Kim and h e r te a m s oon realis e tha t a twisted serial killer is preying on the vulnerable.

At the s ame time, t h e search begins for the despera te woman who left h e r newborn baby at the station, but what seems to be a tragic a ba ndonment turns eve n more sinister when a case of mode rn s lavery is unco v ered.

T he two inves tigatio n s bring the team into a terrifying world of human e x ploitation and cruelty, one that puts Kim’s life at risk as shocking secrets from her own past are revealed.

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1903 - Panama declares independence Panama issued a declaration of independence from Colombia, with the support of the US government.

1939 - Hitler survives assassination attempt On the 16th anniversary of Adolf Hitler’s Beer Hall Putsch he survives an assassination attempt when a bomb explodes 12 minutes after he had finished giving a speech.

1957 - Soviet Union send dog into space Laika, a part Siberian husky, is launched into space aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft.

1968 - Richard Nixon elected president.

Nixon was elected after one of the closest elections in US history, narrowly beating Vice President Hubert Humphrey by less than 500,000 votes.

1991 - Magic Johnson announces he has HIV Basketball legend Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson announced his retirement from the sport and became one of the first sports stars to go public about being HIV-positive.

1994 - George Foreman becomes oldest heavyweight champion.

Forty-five-year-old ‘Big George’ became the oldest heavyweight champion after defeating 26-year old Micheal Moorer in Las Vegas in the 10th round in front of 12,000 fans.

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· Samantha Womack, Actress, November 2, 45 Originally acted under the name Samantha Janus before her marriage and apart from regular TV spots including Eastenders she also represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1991. · Anna Wintour, Journalist, November 3, 68 British born fashion icon who moved from being a Biba shop assistant to become editor-in-chief of Vogue.

· Rosario Flores, Singer, November 4, 54 The actress and singer is the daughter of Lola Flores and the sister of Rosario Flores. two other singers, Lolita and Antonio Flores.

She has won two Latin Grammy Awards. · Kasper Schmeichel, Goalkeeper,

November 5, 31 Son of long time goalkeeper with Manchester United Peter Schmeichel, Kasper is first choice goalie for Leicester City and like his father, Denmark. · Nigel Havers, Actor, November 6, 66 The actor son of former Conservative minister Sir Michael Havers has worked continuously in cinema and TV, earning a BAFTA nomination for his role in Chariots of Fire. He is godfather of comedian Jack Whitehall.

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

· Sharleen Spiteri, Singer, November 7, 50 The Scottish born rock singer had her first hit with the band Texas in 1989 and has been playing with them on and off since that time. · Gordon Ramsay, Chef, November 8, 51 Outspoken and often foul mouthed celebrity chef who has been extremely successful, opening numerous high quality restaurants and presenting any number of TV programmes about cooking.

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The police, however, arrest a music-hall star named Elizabeth Cree for the killings, after she is suspected of murdering her husband.

Lead investigator on the ‘Golem’ case, John Kildare attempts to prove Elizabeth’s innoncence and narrows his search down to four suspects.

As Kildare investigates further all sorts of truths begin to unfold about who has been committing these brutal murders.

Trivia Fact Between 1900 and 1920, Tug of War was an Olympic event.

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Ask the Optician: What are the most common problems with eyesight?

Amrik Sappal, Store Director, Specsavers Opticas Fuengirola THE most common vision problems are refractive errors, more commonly known as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. Most people have one or more of these conditions. In this column we wanted to explain what they mean and how can they be corrected.

What is myopia/short sight and how can it be corrected?

A person with myopia or short sight can see objects close to them clearly, but not far away.

Myopia is caused by the shape of the eye; either the eyeball is slightly too long or the cornea is too steeply curved. Myopia is corrected by spectacles or contact lenses with lenses which are ‘minus’ or concave in shape.

What is hyperopia/hypermetropia/long sight and how can it be corrected?

A person with long sight can see objects far away from them clearly, but not those close by.

This is caused by the shape of the eye - the eyeball is slightly too short. It is corrected by spectacles or contact lenses with lenses which are ‘plus’ or convex in shape.

What is astigmatism and how can it be corrected?

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People with astigmatism have an unevenly curved cornea or an unevenly curved lens inside their eye, shaped more like a rugby ball than a football. It is corrected by spectacles with a cylinder shape built into the lenses at a certain angle.

Contact lenses can also correct astigmatism mild astigmatism can be corrected by an ordinary gas-permeable lens. Those who prefer a soft lens or have higher amounts of astigmatism can use specially designed, ‘toric’ soft lenses.

What is presbyopia?

As a person ages, so do their eyes. The crystalline lenses become thicker and less flexible, resulting in a condition called presbyopia. People often begin to notice its effects during their 40’s - as a result of these changes, objects closer to them become blurred and the point of closest focus gradually moves further away from the eyes.

You should seek professional advice if you are concerned about your eye health and have regular eye tests. Specsavers Opticas are raising money for the ONCE Foundation for the Deaf and Blind until the end of the year and asking for a donation of just €1 for a comprehensive eye test. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store and book your eye test.

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How important are X-rays?

THE Griffith University in Australia recently did some research looking at patient satisfaction during musculoskeletal treatment.

One of the key factors in making patients feel the most satisfied and the least depressed was having an X-ray.

Of course there are now a multitude of investigations available, and while an Xray might make you feel better, it might not give your clinician the information they need.

These are some of the most common musculoskeletal investigations used (there are LOTS more): • X-Ray - very good for giving information about bone placement and breaks.

Less useful for cartilage, ligament and tendon health or

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• MRI Scan - very focused over a small area. It shows all the tissue types within a joint (cartilage, ligaments, bones etc), as well as giving indications of the health of these structures.

• CAT Scan - uses X-rays to create an MRI type picture. Good for information about internal organs, but due to high levels of radiation used is not recommended without a clear medical reason.

• Ultrasound - useful for small areas, especially for nerve structure and tendons or viewing movement. It is very dependent on the technician’s experience so results can vary.

• Thermal Imaging - use-

X-RAYS: Good for giving information on breaks. ful for ‘bigger picture’ diagnosis with referred pain or nerve issues and a good alternative to painful nerve tests. It doesn’t give internal structural images.

Top Tips • Get a thorough physical and clinical analysis from a medical practitioner so that they know WHERE they are investigating and WHAT they are looking for (so you get the right kind of investigation).

• Get a referral letter from your medical practi-

tioner - there is an enormous amount of information in these scans and this ensures you get the best information about the answers you need.

• Get a copy of the report on the images, this is standard as many clinicians aren’t qualified to comment on the pictures directly.

• Get a copy of your images so you can take them to all future consultations for this problem.

• Always remember that any therapist you go to is treating YOU not your pictures!

For more information or a thorough clinical assessment please contact us on 952 883 151 or our blog at www.TheBodyworksClinic.com/blog

Fitness from home ALONGSIDE a healthy autumn diet, it is also important to keep active even when the weather is cooler.

When the sun is shining and the temperature moderate it is easy to find ways to keep moving but when it is cold and grey outside not many of us feel like going for a run or a swim.

There are plenty of ways to stay fit in your home though, and lots of small changes you can integrate into your domestic routine to fit in some exercise. The housework-workout.

Cleaning your home can burn hundreds of calories an hour and has the added benefit of keeping your home hygienic.

Mopping and sweeping are big

energy burners, using up around 290 calories an hour, while cleaning windows will burn a whopping 334 calories an hour. Vacuuming will also help get your heart going, using up around 190 calories per hour. Jumping for joy.

If you really want a good cardiovascular workout, why not go back to your playground days and invest in a skipping rope? This high energy yet simple exercise can burn an enormous 170 calories in just 15 minutes and can be done while watching TV. Hula girls: Similarly, hula hooping is another cheap and easy childhood activity you can do at home.

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte.

WHAT are the symptoms of flu?

The flu is an infection in the respiratory system caused by a virus that can bring about several symptoms that do not necessarily appear at the same time.

In general a person suffering from the flu will have a cough, fever, pains in their muscles and extremities, feel run down, tiredness, loss of appetite and lack of energy. These symptoms can last several days.

A person usually recovers gradually over a few days, however for some it can take several weeks before they are fully recovered.

How can you treat it?

Usually the best course of treatment is to take medication to manage the symptoms along with rest and plenty of hydration. In more severe cases antiviral or antibiotic medication may be required to deal with the virus.

Should I seek medical

help?

It is recommended that you see your doctor for an initial evaluation so they can refer you to specialists or to take further tests if they are necessary.

When would it be advisable to get a flu jab?

The vaccination campaigns tend to start in autumn and it is recommended that you get the jab especially if you have a high risk of catching the flu. The elderly and those suffering from chronic illnesses are also advised to get vaccinated.

Are there people who are vulnerable to the virus?

People over the age of 65 are more likely to get the flu, and to suffer more seriously from it. Anyone with respiratory illnesses such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or asthma, or other chronic illnesses such as diabetes and those suffering from cancer are the most vulnerable to the virus.

If you have any questions for Dr Perez Belmonte, please send them to: jefemedico@helicopterossanitarios.com

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FOR many years, the St Nikolaus Ball has been an important pre-cursor to the Christmas festivities in Marbella and this year it takes place on December 9.

Always held close to his feast day on December 6, this year sees the 22nd St Nikolaus Ball which will be held in the sumptuous Puente Romano hotel on the Golden Mile in Marbella.

All income raised from this stylish and elegant evening will help support the Concordia Anti-Aids Asociacion (ACAS) founded by Princess Marie Louise of Prussia in 1994 when she was inspired by the unselfish work of Diana, Princess of Wales.

The Princess, who is the great grand-daughter of Kaiser Wilhelm II and a cousin of Queen Sofia of Spain has lived in Marbella with her husband Rudolf Graf von Schönburg since the 1970s and was part of the group of glitterati who helped to put the city on the map.

Having brought up her children in Marbella, she became committed to founding the only HIV/AIDS charity

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FLASHBACK: Preparing for a reading by St Nikolaus last year. on the Costa del Sol and has been tirelessly raising funds for the organisation ever since.

Initially, she faced a great deal of fear and ignorance as she tried to educate the general public to the truth

behind the virus and at the same time help those who were suffering from it and the prejudice that surrounded it.

Funds raised from the Gala and other events are used to run a dedi-

cated centre at Calle Carlota Navarrete, 21 in San Pedro de Alcantara which opened in 1997, where professionals assist not just those who have the - now quite manageable virus but also spend a great deal of

time trying to educate young girls and boys who are now most at risk about the dangers of unprotected sex.

The St Nikolaus Ball is an event where guests can enjoy an incredibly good meal in luxurious surroundings and know that as they enjoy themselves, they are also helping those who are struggling with this illness which happily - thanks to advances in medical science - is no longer a guaranteed death sentence.

The evening is guaranteed to be one to remember as there will be a number of performances from choirs and dancers as well as a Champagne reception followed by a three-course meal with drinks.

Tickets for the dinner priced at €180 per person can be obtained by calling 952 785 997 or can be reserved by e-mailing info@concor diamarbella.com.

For more information on this dedicated organisation, the work it undertakes, the achievements that have been made and future fears can be viewed at the charity website www.concordiamarbella.com.

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SPAIN leads the world as a wine exporting nation, which is worth an impressive €2.64 billion a year.

But when it comes to wine consumption per capita then Spain perhaps surprisingly to many lags behind 17 other nations in global rankings.

These sobering facts are spelled out in data from the California Wine Institute, whose most recently published findings put the Vatican at the head of world wine consumption with almost 55 litres per capita.

Spain with just 21 litres per capita trailed behind many fellow European countries by Lorenzo including the Barbareschi UK with 22.1 litres per capita.

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Flamenco event for the English Export cheer higher consumption in Spain, I can recommend a full-bodied Monastrell, The second most popular grape grown in Spain, Monastrell has deeper plum and liquorice notes than its French counterpart Mourvedre and is used primarily for blending although it can also stand alone as a delicious red.

Full bodied and high in al-

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cohol, Monastrell - cultivated in Spain since 500BC has a deep colour and is high in tannin with the scent of blackberries and fresh herbs.

A perfect pairing for game and grilled meats, it should be avoided with dishes with too much spice.

Interesting labels include Palomar Monastrell 2014 by Juan Gil; Monastrell Roble 2014 by Romeo and a young Peñarrubia Monastrell by Bodegas BSI. Happy tasting.

IN many parts of Andalucia there are Peñas Flamencas w hic h a re ope n norma lly once a week where the locals get together to enjoy the pleasures of Flamenco.

These clubs normally attract Spaniards but they often welcome foreigners who wish to learn about this ancient art form and the style is often very traditional being in the C a nto J ondo (deep song) style which can be very moving, yet to some ears is rather cacophonous.

This singing is accompanied by pure Flamenco Guitar and Cajon (the wooden box drum on w hic h the drummer sits).

Dance is another intricate part of flamenco with both men and women performing to a very high standard.

On occasion you can witness duels between the musicians and the dancers as they stamp their feet in time to the music and often there w ill be a ra c e to s e e w ho can be the fastest and yet most accurate performer.

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VERY MOVING: The art that is Flamenco.

As well as the Flamenco show there will be wine tasting and tapas, with the evening conducted in English. hel d at t hei r pr em i ses i n Calle Fuerzas Armadas in Est epona at 8pm next Wednesday.

Ther e wi l l be a f ul l Fl am enco show coupl ed wi t h wi ne t ast i ng and t apas wi t h t he ent i r e evening conducted in English (except of course for the songs).

Reservations are recommended by calling 662 575 970 and for more information visit the collaborating vi not eca and gast r obar www.lacasadelreyestepona. com.

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A scene from The Woman in Black.

A ghostly week is on in Fuengirola JOHN GALE and Owain Griffiths are on stage at the Salon Varietes Theatre in The Woman in Black, a ghost thriller adapted from the novel by Susan Hill.

A gripping script made to make the audience jump in their seats, this chilling play is directed by Lynn Halliday and runs from Friday until Wednesday with performances

nightly at 7.30pm except Sunday 7pm.

Call in or ring the box office on 952 474 542 which is open from 11am to 2.30pm from Monday to Saturday and for one hour before each performance.

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Audition Notice THE Old Time Music Hall Show.

My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen, you are cordially invited to attend the auditions for the February 2018 Olde Tyme Music Hall Rip-Roaring Revue at Salon Varietes.

Director and Choreographer Alexandra Avery, Musical Director Guy Dearden and Chairman is Colin Pollard.

If you’ve been sitting on Mother Kelly's Doorstep for too long but can still get your Knees Up, Mother Brown, or maybe you have the Biggest Aspidistra in the World then remember It’s a Long Way to Tipperary but only a short Lambeth Walk to Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola.

Male and female performers aged from 18 to 95 with strong vocal, acting and movement skills are required.

Go along to the Theatre between 4pm and 6pm on Friday November 10.

For info call 657 202 688.

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IT may not be a week of ‘San Rocké’ but the San Roque Council is sponsoring seven classical events running from Friday until the following Thursday.

Prices for each performance at the Juan Luis Galiardo Theatre and at the Governor’s Palace cost just €3 or €10 for six and may be obtained on the giglon.com platform or at the venues one hour before the start with the seventh concert being free of charge.

Monday morning sees two shows on the music of Peer Gynt at 10am and noon and is aimed at children aged between 10 and 12.

At 8pm that evening at the Palace of the Governors, the group A5 Vocal Ensemble will perform Sintagma Musicae.

Tuesday sees the turn of music of the 15th century,

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Governor’s Palace San Roque. with the show Veterum Musicae.

Wednesday at 8pm the Palace of the Governors will host the Brio String Quartet performing works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach and Beethoven.

Then on Thursday the Musical Association La Bohemia will stage a Lyric Gala for piano and voice quartet at the Palace at 8pm The Palace will host the

Trio Interlude on Friday performing music connected with Paris featuring piano, flute and violin.

As the week reaches its climax on Saturday, the Eritheia project brings to the Palace Great works of Chamber Music.

Finally, on Sunday at noon, the municipal band City Line will offer a free concert at the Teatro Juan Luis Galiardo.

20% off on Xmas treats YOU can find all you need to fill every part of your house with Christmas magic at the El Corte Inglés shopping centre in Marbella this November.

You will find an incredible selection of Christmas decorations on the second floor, with a 20 per cent off* offer on all the Christmas sweets and treats until November 15. *Discount comes on a voucher you can redeem from October 26 to November 18, 2017 when you spend €20 or more on these products.

AGM Salon Varietes THE Annual General Meeting of the Salon Varietes Theatre Fuengirola will be held on Thursday November 9 at the theatre commencing at 7.30pm with a first call at 7pm.

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Raising awareness for Alzheimer’s MORE than 300 people attended the annual meeting for relatives of Alzheimer sufferers in Benalmadena at the Hotel THB Torrequebrada Class on Friday afternoon.

During the event, presented by journalist Domi del Postigo, volunteers from the Family Members of Alzheimer Patients Association in Benalmadena (AFAB) celebrated the organisation’s success and that of the Luces de la Memoria Choir, made up of AFAB patients.

“We want to thank all the people who joined us tonight and all those who made this event possible; the city of Benalmadena, the Hotel Torrequebrada and the journalist Domi del Postigo, who was in charge of hosting duties,” said Mari Cruz Azuaga, the president of AFAB. She also thanked the services of Autobuses Diego Moral, “a local company that is always willing to help us.”

The event was attended by Victor Navas, the mayor of Benalmadena, Irene Diaz, councillor for Social Welfare, and other town councillors including Pedro Perez, councillor for Social Welfare in

Ricky as Robbie entertaining a fan at a crowded previous Moonlight gig.

Let him entertain you PROUD MOMENT: The Luces de la Memoria Choir performs at the event.

Torremolinos, where the organisation also operates.

AFAB also took the opportunity to review some of the activities they put on throughout the year. The Luces de la Memoria Choir, which featured some of the organisation’s patients, also performed.

The organisation’s volunteers were honoured for the work they do throughout the year and thanked others who had helped the group over the past

few months.

About AFAB Founded in 1996, the AFAB helps those in both Benalmadena and Torremolinos.

In the AFAB day centre which specialises in brain stimulation, and whose rent and maintenance alone takes up the organisation’s whole budget, a team of professionals take care of Alzheimer’s patients daily.

The AFAB headquarters is located in the Avenue Ciudad de Melilla (Conjunto Plaza Mayor) in Arroyo de la Miel.

THE ever popular Welsh singer with the Italian name, Ricky Lavazza will be performing at the Moonlight Bar in Benalmadena on Monday November 20.

This is a special night where he will present his one man show which celebrates some of the best entertainers of all time.

He’s a tireless performer who is known along the Costa for his wide repertoire and he will be putting his own inimitable spin on the favourite songs of Michael Bublé, Tom Jones, Freddie

Mercury, Robbie Williams and the ‘King,’ Elvis himself.

Tickets which cost just €10 can be obtained from the Sunset Beach Leisure Desk, by calling 695 887 366 or online at www.lavaproductions.rocks. Doors open at 8pm and the show will start at 9pm.

Ricky has a great following throughout the Costa and if you are one of his many fans or just enjoy the musical styles that he will cover, this will be an evening to enjoy and remember.

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Let the Christmas spirit start!

THE Andy Ross Singers will be playing their ‘End of Year Show 2017’ at the Venta La Recta in Alhaurin el Grande on Saturday November 18th from 8.00pm ‘til late.

The singers specialise in beautiful harmonies, and the audience will be treated to two concerts in one, with an evening of everyone’s favourite songs plus a special touch of Christmas spirit.

Food is available to order on

the night from 7.30pm but needs to be paid for separately. Tickets for the concert are €10 and are available from Papeleria Cristina’s in Alhaurin el Grande.

A donation will be also given to the worthy ‘Street Dogs Charity,’ to help those dogs without a home.

For more information or to book a table you can ring Sue on 617 510 758 or Cath on 952 112 057.

IN TUNE: The Andy Ross Singers will treat concert goers to all the classics and a few Christmas favourites.

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Age Concern meet every Thursday from 11.00-13.00 at the Pensionista building in Los Boliches. They are located above the indoor market and just around the corner from Los Boliches station. They offer advice, support, help and friendship. Pop in and meet old friends and make new ones.

Full social calendar throughout the year.

They look forward to seeing you. Lifeline 652 537 615.

Language exchange workshop: free, every week from 9.30-11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in Las Lagunas. For more information contact 952 890 010 or frd@mi jas.es.

Los Jueves al Casco: Every week from 8am-12 noon enjoy special discounts, live music, free tastings and more in Marbella Old Town.

Rio Verde Villa Romana Ruins: free guided tour from11am to 1pm. Calle del Mar, Marbella.

Rotary Club: meets every week at 2pm during lunch at Cortijo de Ramiro, Calle 11, Urb Guadalmina Baja, San Pedro de Alcantara. Please contact lizzie@marriagewed dingservices.com to book a place.

San Pedro street market: Every week from 9am-2pm, Calle Jorge Guillen.

American Club of Estepona (ACE [all nationalities welcome]): Open Mon-Sat, 14pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org.

Walking Football: every week from 10.30am at the Estadio Santa Maria in Elviria. Walking Football is for men and women over 50 to play football without running or tackling and is a great way to meet new friends. Visit www.walkingfootball spain.com for details.

Age Care Association: Weekly coffee morning from 11am to 1pm at the International Baptist Church in Calahonda. Drop in for a chat and to share experiences. For more information contact 635 407 255.

Arroyo Social and Welfare Club meets every Tuesday at Agata Apartments Arroyo de la Miel 11.30am for 12 noon start. There is a raffle, quiz, and a game such as Play Your Cards Right, plus extras! For more information call Anthia on 634 157 042.

Costa Women Business Group: meets every second Tuesday at 09.30 until 11.30 for business networking in La Cala. For more information contact Ali 677 251 058.

Fuengirola Ukulele Singalong Group: meets every Tuesday 8pm at Cabaret Club in Fuengirola (next to Bioparc Zoo).

Language exchange workshop: free, every week from 9.30-11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in Mijas village. For more information contact 952 890 010 or frd@mi jas.es.

The Good Companions Club meets every Tuesday in Manila Bar, Paseo Maritimo Los Boliches 12-1.30 pm. For more information contact Tony White on 952 494 730.

The Good Vibrations: singing sessions every week from 7.30pm at Huber Plataforme de Arte, Calle San Antonio, Estepona. Cost €10 per session or €8 per session for a block of six sessions. For more information find Your Voice Vocal Studio on Facebook.

American Club of Estepona (ACE [all nationalities welcome]): Open Mon-Sat, 14pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org.

Walking Football: every week from 8pm on the five-a-side pitches at the Estadio de San Pedro in San Pedro de Alcantara.

Walking Football is for men and women over 50 to play football without running or tackling and is a great way to meet new friends. Visit www.walkingfootballspain.com for details.

Friday November 3 Age Concern meet every Friday from 11.30-13.00 at Bar Conrisa in the centre of La Cala de Mijas. They are located behind Supersol and there is plenty of free parking.

They offer advice, support, help and friendship. Pop in and meet old friends and make new ones. Full social calendar throughout the year. Just follow the sound of laughter.

They look forward to seeing you. Lifeline 652 537 615.

Age Care Association: Weekly coffee morning from 11am to 12.30pm at the Hojar del Jubilado in Los Boliches, Fuengirola.

Drop in for a chat and to share experiences.

For more information contact 635 407 255.

Christian Basilica of San Pedro de Alcantara: From 11am-1pm, free guided tour of one of the oldest Christian churches on the Iberian Peninsula. Calle Vega del Mar, San Pedro de Alcantara.

Royal British Legion: Benejarafe branch meets every Friday from 12.30-2.30pm at

Plaza Garibaldi Festival, Marbella, November 3-5 THE Pinar de Elviria shopping centre in Marbella’s Las Chapas neighbourhood will host the Plaza Garibaldi Festival dedicated to Mexican culture and cuisine - from November 3 to 5.

The Plaza Garibaldi Festival will celebrate all things Mexican; from cultural traditions to cuisine. There will even be a mariachi band or two to get the festivities kicked off in style.

Revellers will be able to enjoy typical Mexican food dishes and beverages, live music performances, and a craft market, among other activities.

Festivities will kick off at 5pm tomorrow (Friday) and will go on until midnight. (On Saturday and Sunday, the festival is scheduled to run from midday to midnight).

A percentage of the stall’s profits will be

Restaurante Puerta Niza, Carretera Nacional 340A Km 263.7 offering emotional and financial help to those who have served in the Armed Forces.

American Club of Estepona (ACE [all nationalities welcome]): Open Mon-Sat, 14pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org.

University of the Third Age Costa del Sol: play Mah Jong every week from 10am-1pm at the PYR Hotel in Fuengirola. For more information contact 633 552 238 or visit www.u3afuengirolacostadelsol.com.

Saturday November 4 Flamenco show: free every Wednesday and Saturday from 12-1pm in Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo.

Organic market: Every week from 10am1pm at Guadalhorce - Las Chapas.

Puerto Banus street market: Every week from 9am-2pm near the bull ring in Nueva Andalucia.

Triple A: Every week volunteer dog walkers required between 10am and 3pm at Calle Carril de la Mina 33 in Marbella. For more information contact 952 771 586.

American Club of Estepona (ACE [all nationalities welcome]): Open Mon-Sat, 14pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org.

Sunday November 5 Benahavis second-hand market: Every week from 9am to 2pm, located 1km before the village on the right hand side of the road.

University of the Third Age: Every week coffee morning from 11.30am to 1pm at the

GUAC MUSIC: Traditional Mariachi bands will serenade revellers during the festival. donated to those affected by the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Mexico on September 19, which killed more than 370 people.

Admission to the festival is free.

Primavera Bar, Paseo Maritimo, Los Boliches. For more information contact : 679 516 654 or visit www.u3afuengirolacostadel sol.com.

Sunday market La Trocha Coin. Every Week. Over 200 Stalls. All welcome. For more info call 618 826 852.

Monday November 6 Royal Air Forces Association introduces a Coffee Morning social: every first Monday of the month. 12pm Restaurante Venta los Morenos, Alhaurin el Grande.

Royal Air Forces Association also pleased to invite you to afternoon social third Monday of the month at 2pm. Bar El Jardin, Avenida Bonanza, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena. Everyone welcome - members or otherwise. Quiz with prize and raffle with all proceeds going to the association to help with welfare work.

Age Care Association: Weekly coffee morning from 11am to 12.30pm at La Iglesia Bar in Benalmadena. Drop in for a chat and to share experiences. For more information contact 635 407 255.

RAF Association Costa del Sol: social meeting, first Monday of the month, at 12pm in Restaurante Los Morenos, Alhaurin el Grande. For more information contact secretary@rafacostadelsol.co.uk.

American Club of Estepona (ACE [all nationalities welcome]): Open Mon-Sat, 14pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org.

Walking Football: every week from 7.30pm at the El Retamar pitch by the Butterfly Park in Benalmadena. Walking Football is for men and women over 50 to play football without running or tackling and is a great way to meet new friends. Visit www.walkingfootballspain.com for details.

Wednesday November 8 The Royal British Legion: Torremolinos Branch meets every Wednesday in the Vanilla Bar in Plaza la Nogalera, Torremolinos (opp the railway station) from 12.30pm.

Age Care Association: Weekly coffee morning from 11am to 12.30pm at the Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola. Drop in for a chat and to share experiences. For more information contact 635 407 255.

Flamenco show: free every Wednesday and Saturday from 12-1pm in Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo.

TIMS (The International Music Society) Choir: rehearsals every week 7-9.30pm in St Andrews Church, Los Boliches. For more information contact 654 891 790.

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GRAEME TYRRELL ATTRACTING birds to your garden is easy if you have the right plants that will provide water, food, shelter and protection from predators.

Birds do best in gardens with multiple storeys of plants from ground covers, shrubs as under storeys to taller tree canopies as an upper storey.

Providing water in the dry months in safe places for birds to drink is the sure way to have birds attracted to your garden. A steady, reliable source of water is a primary need, even more than food, if other sources of water are not nearby.

If you provide water, birds will visit regularly, if you provide food plants, they will stay longer and if you provide safe shelter as well, native birds may start to nest in your garden. Migratory birds will only visit but are more likely to visit if you have a food source as well as water.

There are many plants that can provide food for the birds. As different bird species have different requirements of seed, nectar or insects, a variety of different plants are needed to attract the bird species you wish to support in your garden.

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ATTRACTING BIRDS: Each species have different needs. ring non-invasive native plants - even the plants considered weeds in the ornamental and vegetable garden - to go through their full life cycle. Many plants considered weeds are useful plants for birds to feed on for the flowers nectar and seeds.

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tract a wide range of birds having a wide range of plants that give good protection is important for diversity.

Plants that provide nectar include Sages (Salvia species), Grevillea species, Torch lilies (Kniphofia species), Lobelia species, Penstemon species, Verbena species, Sunflowers (Helianthus), Thyme (Thymus species), Lavender (Lavendula species) , Honeysuckle

(Lonicera species), Ice Plant (Sedum species), Firethorn (Pyracantha species) and Barberry (Berberis species).

Seed plants include Sunflower (Helianthus species), Coneflower (Echinacea species), Aster species, Zinnea species, Cumin ( Cuminum species), Calendula species and many others.

Attracting birds can just be a matter of widening the range of plants that you normally grow which may provide even more interest to your garden as many bird food plants are very attractive.

Hedges and thickets of plants will provide safe nesting places for smaller birds and tall trees can have nesting boxes installed to make trees a ready made nesting place. Applying natural mulches around your garden will help birds find materials to build the nests.

There is a wide variety of birds that live in the Mediterranean zone and if you make your garden more attractive for them, you can enjoy their presence in your garden.

Good neighbours WHILE many people arrange their garden on what they think looks best, it is actually more beneficial to put plants that help each other out beside one another.

In the gardening community, this is known as ‘companion planting’ and it can have a big impact on the health and vitality of your garden.

Companion planting is all about achieving a good balance, and it can even help reduce the amount of pest or disease control spray you need to use.

By introducing more plants that repel unwanted bugs, or attract larger insects to eat the pests, this can help protect your garden without overloading it with chemicals.

It is even possible to create plant ‘communities.’

Certain species enhance each other’s growth rate by distributing extra nutrients into the soil or by offering protection from the sun or wind.

One of the most popular ‘companion planting’ combinations is rose and garlic, as garlic is believed to repel aphids and other pests.

Nasturtium and cabbage also work well together.

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A GOOD dog muzzle should provide reassurance while ensuring the animal’s comfort and well-being, thus guaranteeing dog welfare and human safety.

David the Dogman and most other recognised industry professionals recommend the Baskerville Muzzle originally designed by Roger Mugford.

A photograph accompanying this column in issue 1685 of the Euro Weekly News featured a dog wearing an unsuitable metal muzzle, for which we apologise.

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CHOCOLATE made for human consumption can cause death in dogs. Dogs are sensitive to a class of chemicals called methylxanthines. Caffeine and theobtomine are members of that family. Dogs simply cannot metabolise and excrete methylxanthines as efficiently as humans. The half-life of those compounds in the human body is in the order of two to three hours, in a dog it is more like 18 hours.

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CHOCOLATE: Toxic to dogs. times and instead of getting rid of the substances a dog keeps repoisoning itself.

There are many formulations of chocolate with varying amounts of caffeine and theobromine. The lethal dose of sweet milk chocolate for a dog is 2oz per kilogram of bodyweight. For a five

kilogram dog this would be about 280 grams. A lethal dose of milk chocolate for a 25 kilogram, would be about 1.4 kilograms.

Dark chocolate is at least 10 times as lethal. A 25 kilograms dog could die from the methylxanthines in five ounces.

Symptoms include vomiting, hyperactivity, restlessness, hypersensitivity to touch (a dog will jump when touched), very rapid heartbeat and rapid breathing rate. A loss of control of leg muscles, muscle tremor seizures, general weakness, coma and finally death follow.

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HOUSE CLEARANCES THE WAREHOUSE – We buy a Single item to a Full House Clearance – 602 610 103 (253107) FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 675 357 575 (260530) CASH PAID for your unwanted house or garage items. Please call 600 041 434 (260047) WE CLEAR HOUSES, GARAGES, STORAGE, UNITS, BARS. Brian.d.hughes@hot mail.com 656 187 140 (258914)

INSURANCE 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) LSM INSURANCE. No fat singing blokes or trumpeting telephone´s, just professional service at the best prices for all your insurance needs including car, household, commercial, life, health and travel.

Tel 952 578 008 or www.lsminsurance.biz for a quotation (257690)

INTERNET

LEGAL SERVICES NON-RESIDENTS Annual Tax returns – trustworthy tax consultant, affordable prices.

More Info www.felhauscon sulting.eu (257864)

LOANS LOANS AVAILABLE on all types of paintings, jeweler, watches, silver etc. Any condition. Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques & Jewelers shops extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola. Mobile 609 529 633. Tel: 952 588 795 (SE) (201522) LOANS: personal, business, start-up, debts, embargos, bad credit, taxes, divorce.

Fast, secure, simple, safe 617 333 777 (251417)

24/7 LOCSMITHS 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) ENGLISH 24/7 LOCKSMITH/SAFE ENGINEERS. 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE, CALL DAREN OR BOB 952 660 233 / 667 668 673 WWW.SECURITYOFS PAIN.COM (252570)

MISCELLANEOUS

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 951 386 161 or email mark.w@euroweek lynews.com for more details

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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

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.mobilityscootersdirectspain.com email info@mobilityscootersdi rectspain.com Tel 609581139 (250351) SENIORWORLD - MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ´n´ recline chairs and a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire. Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices. (257631) www.Mobility-Spain.com The Mobility Wizards S.L. For all your mobility needs: Repairs, Rentals, Sales and Insurance.

Call: 633 127 901/ 622 832 954. (257633)

MORTGAGES FLUENT FINANCE Abroad.

Are you looking to release equity in your home here in Spain? Need to pay IBI, Community Fees, Taxes, but don’t have the cash available now to do this.

Do you want to sell your property for what it is worth but don’t have the ability/time frame due to cash constraints? Do you want an alternative to the Banks who are costly and slow? Call us now on +34 691 179445 +34 952 961952 or email r o n a l d @ f l u e n t f i nanceabroad.com Come and visit us in our San Pedro office (260012) www.euroweeklynews.com

CLASSIFIEDS 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 (252065) (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.design (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 (253200)

MOTORING

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 billbradycars. com (259863) BILL BRADY’S FANTASTIC SUMMER OFFERS, 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 (259863) KIA SPORTAGE (Diesel) 1.7 CRDI. 2013 One private owner bought and serviced by KIA. Only 57’000 Klm (39’000 Mls) looks great in metallic gold a very well looked after jeep and priced to sell at only 14’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 bill bradycars.com HONDA Civic (Diesel) 1.6 IDTEC. 2015 (Face lift model) 5 Door one private bought and serviced by Honda with 3 year warranty and low kilometres metallic sport blue a very scarce car with the Honda extras and safety features and its only 14’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com. (259863) PRICE SLASHED CITROEN Berlingo Combi XTR. Plus 1.6 HDI.190 2012 New ITV (MOT) and service roof rack, privy glass, cruise control, climate control and lots more a very scarce MPV. WAS 10’995 NOW 9’995€. 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 or billbradycars.com (259863) DIESEL FORD FOCUS 1.8 TDCI. Ghia 5 door 2007 from private owner, twin climate control, cruise control, parking sensors, alloy wheels, Sony stereo, special interior, a very nice car for only 4’995€ 952 838 842 or 608 950 221 bill bradycars.com (259863) AUTOMATIC CONVERTIBLE PEUGEOT 207 CC. 2011 from private owner, only 28’000 Klm. (17’000 Mls.) Looks and drives like new, has to be seen. 9’995€ 952 838 842 or 608 950 221, billbrady cars.com (259863)

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CONVERTIBLE AUDI A-3 2011 1.6 TDI. One private owner only 36’000 Klm (22’000 Mls) service history, new ITV. (MOT) immaculate condition polar white, black soft top 5 speed, wind breaker, alloy wheels and lots more and its only 14’995€ 952 838 842 or 608 950 221, billbrady cars.com (259863) TOYOTA RAV-4 5 door new ITV. (MOT) Just serviced, used only as a holiday jeep.

Ideal for a family or business always garaged and looked after, not many at this low price, only 5’995€. 952 838 842 or 608 950 221, billbrady cars.com (259863) 2004 FORD CMAX 1.6 diesel right hand on Spanish plates new ITV aircon alloys very good condition only €2450 Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) 2002 SKODA superb 1.9 TDI 130BHP right hand drive on Spanish climate control alloys park sensors a very good car new ITV and tyres €2,400.

Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) 1993 MERCEDES 320 SL left-hand drive only 90,000km on English plates in very good condition 5 speed auto only 5,995€. Tel: 695 559 939.

(252347) 2011 FORD TRANSIT MWB high roof 2.2 diesel right-hand drive with air con, six speed new mot tax, excellent condition only 4,995€. Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) 2003 PEUGEOT 206 cab 1 owner from new only 85000 km silver black leather slloys air con in very good condition throughout 2,450€. Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) CITROEN XSARA Picasso, 1.6 Hdi, diesel, excellent condition, 100,000km. Right hand drive on Spanish plates, air con, alloy sets, new ITV, great car. €3,450. Tel: 695 559 939 (252347) 2003 RANGE ROVER rouge Diesel in silver with cream new tyres and gear box just done. Spanish car in a very good condition only €7,995.

Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) 2003 TRANSIT 6 SEATER Double drop side pick-up. Left hand drive. Spanish plate 12ft body, new clutch and service, in a very good condition €4,995. Tel: 695 559 939.

(252347) 2005 MERCEDES CLK 240 Convertible right hand drive on Spanish plates, dark blue metallic with cream leather, in a very good condition, service history €5,750 Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) www.euroweeklynews.com

2007 MERCEDES CLS 320 Diesel, right hand drive on Spanish plates, black with cream leather, excellent condition, new ITV €9,995 Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) RENAULT Master Van, 2.4D, 2006, 170,000km, Spanish plates, MWB, SHR, VGC, 5250€. Tlf 603 464 582

MOTORING FOR SALE

LEXUS RX450H HYBRID LUXURY 5DR, 2012, Pearl White Metallic, Light Grey leather trim, LHD, Spanish Plates.

46,000kms, Full Extras, Sat Nav, Radar & much more….

ONLY €39,000 Bereavement forces Sale. Contact Ian 620 180 682 or ian@iangiles.com www.euroweeklynews.com

VW POLO Advance 1.2TDI 75CV 2012 94,000km. FSH, 7,500 Euros Immaculate condition. Transfer included 607 576 765 (257028) MERCEDES 230SLK Cabrio.

Automatic, 2001. RHD, UK Reg, MOT June 18. All usual refinements, lovely condition.

Brand new Headlamps ready for conversion. €2,695 ono – 633 202 870 (260520) RENAULT LAGUNA 1.6, 1998, RHD, Spanish Plates, ITV Aug 18. 4 New Tyres, Timing Belt, Water pump, Brakepads. €500. 625 257 517 (260503) ONLY 35,000 KILOMETERS AUTOMATIC/ DIESEL 2014 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 ACTIVE, ONE PRIVATE OWNER, LOOKS RIGHT IN WHITE WITH ALLOY WHEELS, CONDITION LIKE NEW, PERFECT PEUGEOT 14,995 EUROS www.robertsoncars-spain.com SAMANTHA. 952 832 173/ 608 658 785 (260941) ONLY 24,000 KILOMETERS, DIESEL SKODA FABIA 2012 1.6 ELEGANCE, 5 DOOR, STRIKING BLACK AND WHITE, FABULOUS FABIA 8,995 EUROS www.robertsoncarsspain.com SAMANTHA. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (260941) ONLY 39,000 KILOMETERS FORD FOCUS 1.6 TREND 2010, 5 DOOR MANUAL, ONE GOLFING GENTLEMAN OWNER, SILVER ALLOY WHEELS, FITTED TOW BAR, BIG BOOT, FAMILY HATCHBACK, AFFORDABLE FORD 7,995 EUROS www.robertsoncarsspain.com SAMANTHA. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 ONLY 34,000 KILOMETERS. DIESEL SEAT ALTEA 1.8 TSI 2009, 5 DOOR, ONE PRIVATE OWNER, USED ONLY AS HOLIDAY CAR ALWAYS GARAGED, TRULY IMMACULATE SEAT MUST BE SEEN 7,995 EUROS www.robertsoncars-spain.com SAMANTHA 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (260941)

INSURANCE 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 (252663)

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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 / 951 104 805 (252574)

REPAIRS ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job too Small. 952 667 074 (257857)

WANTED

CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (253107) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN /UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (253107) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921 (253107) AUTOMATIC SMALL CAR WANTED, MAX. €5,000.Tel.630 844 286 (256785) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH/ WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (253107) 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 WANTED, wanted, wanted!!

All cars, all years, all models…from exotic to classic.

Spanish, English, Dutch plated. Call us on 951 977 329 WANTED Aston Martin DB5 DB6 or earlier model DBS, 1969 untill 1972 or body part – engines. Call Rene 0031 62222 4422 (247133) RIGHT HAND DRIVE Car or Van Wanted. Telephone 672 709 674 (257026)

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MOTORS FOR SALE

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

PETS MUSIC KARAOKE “Everything You Need” Rent, Buy or Update Your Songs in All Languages. www.songbookslive.com “costasongs” 664-540-154.

(252605) 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. (247080) KARAOKE “Everything you need” for Bars, Hotels or Home. Songs in ALL languages. Software, hardware & latest song updates. Karaoke on your laptop or ipad. 664 540 154 (252605)

NAUTICAL

FOR RENT FOR RENT 12 Metre Berth Puerto Banus Contact: briant davies@aol.com - 0044 7768 028400 (257885)

COURSES INTERNATIONAL SKIPPER LICENCE: Courses held in English and starts soon. RYA VHF and Radar Courses. 636 444 929 (257887)

PEST CONTROL

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 (246764)

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)

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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 in fo@sepeonline.net www.sepe online.net (93321) AT SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of 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- Andalusian Rescue Centre for Horses welcomes visitors and volunteers to our stables every day from 911am. Come along and help out, or sponsor or adopt one of our horses, donkeys or ponies. We always need help with fund raising to look after the abandoned and abused animals. Our aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home. 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 Andalusia No 8448. www. horserescuespain.org or in fo@horserescuespain.org or archrescue@yahoo.co.uk Tel 656 935 613 or 659 408 664 Our Charity shop is located in Calle Melendez Pelayo, just off Calle Gerald Brenan, Alhaurin el Grande. Tel:Liz 600 651 007. We always need volunteers and stock for the shop.

We can also arrange collection. (93322)

DOG WALKING SERVICES 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

DOG WALKER from Elviria to Fuengirola. €8 per hour. English: 670 910 904 Spanish: 664 546 052 (260523) www.euroweeklynews.com

KENNELS

PET TRANSPORTATION by road. Fully DEFRA/OCA/ TRACES compliant. Complete service by professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat-and-dog-world.com (241623)

PHOTOGRAPHY

EURODOG Boarding Kennels & Cattery. Under new ownership by animal loving family. Large kennels and exercise yards, fully licensed and sanitary approved. Safe, secure and caring environment. Inspections welcome anyt ime. 5 minutes from Fuengirola 679 786 669 / 952 464 947 / www.eurodog. es (242538)

VIDEOGRAPHER, photographer, web design, digital publishing, adverts & graphic design www.pop-media.es/en/ (257611)

PLUMBING

MALAGA EXPAT CONSULTING - Paperwork Assistance, (NIE, Residencia, Driving Licence Renewal, Car Transfer, Doctor Registrations, Translation etc), Relocation Advice.

English, German, Russian.

Competitive rates. Call Irina Saltmarsh 687 733 743 www.malagaexpat.com (260044)

WWW.INMOANDALUZ.CO M. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (251085) PLUMBER for all your plumbing. Water heaters, bathrooms, tiling. Benalmadena based, travel no problem.

Construction work. Glen 669 073 773 (247879) PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drain spain.com (252259) RELIABLE, QUALIFIED PLUMBER. Call Mark 679 704 737 (260031)

PRINTERS BUSINESS cards, flyers, posters, magazines, design, canvas, exhibition equipment, signage, vehicle branding Eyeprint: 951 310 395 www.eyeprint.es (248903)

ACCOMPANY your pets to their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchauffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@petchauffeur.eu (256652)

PRO VENT. Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Windows, Glass Curtains creatively designed and expertly fitted.

Visit our showroom in La Cala or call 639 727 188 for a free quotation. From inspiration to installation www.joebay ley.com (252291)

WWW.INMOANDALUZ.CO M is always looking for realistically priced inland properties to sell to our interested buyers. Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835

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 (248877)

PET TRANSPORT

PROFESS. SERVICES

PROPERTY FOR SALE

CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY, superb licensed facilities, viewing welcome. Tel: 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-and-dogworld.com (246764)

LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. lagunakennels@hotmail.com Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983 (257625)

CLASSIFIEDS

CREATIVE MARBELLA Your friendly local printers. Luxury Printing, Copying, Binding, Branded Merchandise and Clothing, Menus, Bespoke Gifts, Wedding Accessories. Located in Poligono Industrial Nueva Campana 27 - 952 810 831 - www.creativemarbella.es or follow us on Facebook (247914)

ATTRACTIVE Ground Floor Apartment in the sought after urbanisation of PUEBLO DON ALBERTO. Close to Pool. Just minutes to the beach & all amenities. 2 Bed, 2 Bath, Air-Conditioning.

Fully Furnished to a High standard. Maintained & established community.

Well located for transport links to Malaga. Contact goodson.builders@icl oud.com or +44 7850 746 171 (256790) FUENGIROLA house fully refurbished as new, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, patio, solárium 65m2, Was €140,000 Reduced to €131,500. 600 063 918 (257644) NEW CONTEMPORARY PENTHOUSE Sea, Mountain Views in Bel-Air. 2Bed 2Bath Terraces 76m2. Private Sale €399,500. 550 m from Beach Call 684 245 716.

BENAHAVIS, new, south facing 3 bedroom, 1st floor corner apartment in Atalaya Hills.

Ready in January. Front line golf & stunning lake views.

435,000€. Tlf +44 7415 388 696. (257053) CAMPO MIJAS House – 5 Bed, 4 Bath, Separate studio.

Land 1,343m2/House 365m2.

Pool, Gym, Seaviews. Excellent location, in cul-de-sac. €690,000 – 600 063 918

CLASSIFIEDS PROPERTY MAINT.

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REMOVALS & STORAGE

STARLIGHT PROPERTY. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets.

689 819 592 www.starlight-spain.com (252672)

MOVING BACK TO UK? Removal vehicle departing weekly throughout the year. Excellent, professional service & great rates. Ring (0034) 665 089 244 or (0044) 01922 682 667 & see www.elite-european.com MOVING MATTERS SL – removals and storage. Local or to and from the UK/Ireland/Portugal and across Europe. Over 16 years experience. For free quotation Tel 951 311 118. www.mov ingmatters.eu (256727)

PROPERTY TO LET LONG TERM RENTALS. Super prices, no commission.

Apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas, shops, offices, bars, restaurants. Coast & inland. Tlf 679 111 522 (252054)

LOCAL & International Removals Regular Schedules 952 816 582 move@freinternational.com

MARBELLA APARTMENTS & Villa Rentals. Telephone 622 571 040 kingscastlemarbel la@gmail.com (257647)

moveit-storeit.com Tel David 696 8910 618 (259517) MOVE IT MASTERS UK-SPAINUK. Over 30 years experience.

Guaranteed lowest prices.

Pets from FREE. Tel or Whatsapp: 660 030 107 (260976)

PROPERTY WANTED

SITUATIONS VACANT

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL 15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 17th November. Space available each way. Tel. 639 928 090 (248175) EUROPE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (247176)

SELLING UP?? Why not give us a call and let us give you an honest and realistic valuation of your property. List with us and let us take the stress out of selling your home. No sale no fee!! English agent on the ball with clients waiting.

Please call 685 524 921.

(253107)

PSYCHIC TAROT READING African Spiritualist.

Experience Voodoo. Black and White Magic. LOVE ISSUES? Bring Back Your Love? Business and Economy Problems? Family Matters? Sales? Sport? Protect From Evil? Feel Like You Cannot Go On? etc. Mr Ibrahim has a rapid solution within 3 to 7 days – Tel. 626 502 803 (259933)

USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (247176) STORAGE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (247176) LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (247176) www.moveit-storeit.com Tel david 696 810 618 (252306) PROFESSIONAL LOCAL REMOVALS AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 1/2 DAY FROM €90. FULL DAY FROM €175. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FORTNIGHTLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE TO UK AND EUROPE (INCL SCOTLAND).

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 / EMAIL garymoveit@ya hoo.co.uk (253088)

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UK - SPAIN - GIB - UK. Masses of experience. New clean vehicles running weekly. Fully insured with RSA. Genuinely CARING service. 1 CBM to ANY size move! ONLINE QUOTE!! www.bmceuropean.com Tel: 951 242 430 or UK 0044 8456 443 784 please FIND US ON FACEBOOK! (253761)

THE VAN MAN. Cheap and cheerful. €20 per hour. 677 251 025 (248380) moveit-storeit.com Tel David 696 8910 618 (248401) HANDYMAN & VAN – Small removals clearances. Ikea collection & assembly. Bric-aBrac Wanted. Experienced & reliable. €20 hourly – 609 257 612 (257645)

MAN AND VAN MAN & VAN, 100% reliable, small removals/clearances.

Ikea collection & assembly.

20€ per hour. Tel: 622 793 989 (246758) BIG VAN (removal) always on time. 100% reliable. 20€.

P.H. - 633 277 270 (248897) 2 MEN, Van €30 p hour. Also House Clearances. 651 081 610 (257683)

STORAGE REMOVAL BOXES Large, med, wardrobe, bubble wrap, tape, collect or delivered. Local and international removals also undertaken. 952 239 110 / 632 702 306 (244093) STORAGE Marbella Dry Secure 952 816 582 move@freinternational.com (253105)

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STORAGE lowest price guaranteed. Packaging materials Self-Storage Marbella 952 811 311 (242608) moveit-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618

ROLLER SHUTTERS ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service.

Make your home more secure! Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.design (101730) ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered.

Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (251408)

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SERVICES

CARPENTRY CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens. Bathrooms renovated etc. 30 years experience.

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Hopes and fears for UK’s niche motors TOYOTA pulled out all the stops to woo motoring enthusiasts at the Tokyo Motor Show, one of the wackiest spectacles in the business.

The Japanese firm used its home country to launch its sleek new concept car, the FT-1, and its futuristic new taxi.

The aptly named ‘Japan Taxi’ is slated for release ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. It is a hybrid fuelled by an electric motor and liquified petroleum gas which has been developed for at least four years by the firm’s top engineers.

Extremely accessible with a low door and huge windows, it is

wheelchair friendly and resembles a futuristic London Black Cab. It will be expected to dramatically cut pollution in the mega-city.

It pales in comparison to the Toyota Century, the third generation of the limousine originally invented for the Imperial Family.

The latest version has a V8 hybrid drivetrain, is 5.3 metres long, costs more than €100,000, and is relatively hard to find, with just 600 to be built a year.

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Cool customer THE 150 millionth Volkswagen rolled off the production line into the arms of a happy customer last week. The car is a plug-in hybrid Golf GTE. Built in Wolfsburg it was dispatched to Norway, one of the world’s top green car destinations.

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Drive another day Bond in Motion exhibit oozes style CLASSIC cars driven by Bond girls in almost all the 007 films were on display at the London Film Museum.

The Bond in Motion exhibition featured some of the fastest, loudest and sleekest motors seen in films from The Spy Who Loved Me to Skyfall.

British actress Naomie Harris was one of the latest Bond girls, playing Eve Moneypenny in Skyfall. In the 2012 film she (and a stunt double) had the pleasure of driving the Land Rover Defender on display at the exhibition.

Then there was the Ford Ka driven by Ukrainian Bond girl, Olga Kurylenko in Quantum of Solace. Unlike the Land Rover and Aston Martin partnerships, Ford’s Ka didn’t get much benefit from the Bond franchise and soon fizzled out.

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ON SHOW: Exhibiting classic cars driven by the Bond girls. quintessential Bond car, an Aston Martin DB5, on display. The car featured in Goldfinger, but the one on display in London was the one Pierce Brosnan used to race a seductive Russian as-

sassin around the winding Monte Carlo roads in Goldeneye.

Another Aston Martin to appear was the Vanquish driven by Halle Berry in 2002’s Die Another Day. Film buffs

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Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian

MITSUBISHI began developing cars 100 years ago and has a long-proven reputation for producing tough vehicles - none more so that its L200 pick up.

There are several body styles available and the double-cab is ure is very good by class stanpopular because it overlaps the dards, 0-100 kph in 10.4 sectrendy SUV market, combining onds, similar to many cars. Fuel family transport with rugged economy is also good for such a workhorse capability. large vehicle - 14.1 kpl (39.8 The pick-up sector is surprismpg).The L200 has a payload ingly crowded, with rival modof just over one tonne and a els from Toyota, Ford and Nis3,100kg towing weight san among others in the mix, (3,000kg for single cab). yet Mitsubishi’s robust brand More sleekly styled than image and competitive pricing most rivals, the L200 has stable ensure it maintains a loyal folhandling characteristics, with lowing. Prices start at €20,476 less ‘bounce’ than you get on (£18,300) excluding VAT some pick-ups. The engine is though high-spec double-cab chattery on start-up but quiet on versions can top €33,500 (£30,000).

My test model was an L200 double-cab in highspec SVP Barbarian trim and priced at €32,197 Model: Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian (£28,775) For that you get a Engine: 2.4 litre diesel lot of features including Transmission: 6-speed manual black alloy wheels with allPerformance: 0-100 kph 10.4 terrain tyres, leather seats, seconds roof rails, wheel-arch extenEconomy: 14.1 kpl (39.8 mpg) sions, side-steps, premium Emissions: 186 g/km HD navigation and audio system, dual zone climate control, keyless operation, rear view camera, selectable 4WD, and even front and rear mood-lighting.

The modern efficient 2.4 litre 178 hp diesel engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox (auto transmission is an option) and the acceleration fig-

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the move and the overall driving experience is smooth and easy, with a slick-shifting manual gearbox and precise steering.

The cabin, with leather upholstery and large central touchscreen, looks impressive and there is plenty of room for five adults. Only downside is minimal stowage space. While there is a big bin between the front seats, the doorbins are slim and the glovebox tiny.

There are various optional secure canopies for the rear load deck, including a retractable and lockable roller-blind style cover.

With eye-catching styling, good all-round performance, five-year warranty and robust reliability record, the L200 double-cab pick-up is an attractive alternative to more conventional commercial vehicles.

Model tested is UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

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Tour d’ Extremadura

Route of the castles of Spain?

From the Montes de Malaga it started!

Motoring correspondent Ian Giles reports on the latest news from the Andalucia Classic Car Club, the most successful such society in the area and probably in Spain with over 600 members. ver 30 cars, an absolutely full entry, gathered on Monday morning last week at Venta Carlos del Mirador on the main A-7000 road out of Malaga towards the Montes de Malaga. All crews excited, looking forward to getting going on the 2017 Tour D’Extremadura.

A gorgeous variety of cars arrived for breakfast that morning including Peter Pollet in a spectacular 1920’s Bentley Speed 8, Haig Oundijan, in contrast, in a stunning red Ferrari F430 Spyder, a brace of the new F-Type Jaguars alongside the stunning 1965, red Jaguar EType of Peter Cross. Quite a number of Jaguars were entered and, at the start, eight of them lined up together which was, in itself, quite an impressive sight. Other notable cars that were entered included a beautiful red Mercedes 280SL Pagoda and a Triumph TR6 also in red belonging to Carl Cullimore.

A regular on all these events, Stefan and Judith Nicholson brought their trusty and stunning, white Morgan +8 while David Stone had Ian Giles’ lovely green MGR V8. Mac McCarthy and Jerry Watson (Team Naughty Boys) shared the driving of Mac’s very original 1989 four-wheel drive Porsche 964 while Bruce and Gwenda Goodson had their late model Porsche 911 to enjoy. Tony Rielly had just take n

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delivery of a superb red Lexus SC430 sports, yet another burbling V8 to have fun with!

Add to this Barry and Julie Surtees’ yellow Corvette C5, a number of Mercedes Sports, Jaguars and Peter Bull’s impressive Nissan 350Z and that made up quite an entry list.

The object was to get to, and to see, Extremadura so the first day saw a spectacular run over the Montes de Malaga, past Alfarnate and the famous Alfarnate Inn and then over the top of the lakes of Iznajar where stunning views were enjoyed. On through Priego de Cordoba to the Parador in Cordoba itself for the first night halt. A welcome cocktail party out on the warm terrace was followed by a Gala, Black-Tie dinner and something of a party after that!

Next was a longer day heading for the Parador in Guadalupe, now really well into Extremadura. And, what a stunning place that is! Extremadura’s landscapes are characterised by the mountain ranges of Cordillera Central, the Montes de Toledo, and Sierra Morena along with the plains and fertile valleys of the rivers Tajo and Guadiana and the plain lands of Low Extremadura. An important area for wildlife, the region hosts two designated Natural Parks where wild Iberian pigs roam before being turned into beautiful Jamon Iberico!

The Tour route is a great way to follow in the steps of the Conquistadors, adventurers and pioneers with a chance to see rural Spain at its best and most enchanting. The area is littered with mediaeval palaces and castles, where the route took some of its night halts, and dined in luxury in elegant dining rooms. It was rather like stepping back in time and seeing parts of Spain just as they were hun-

dreds of years ago.

Day 2 was a longish but fast, easy-driving route through spectacular countryside before finishing for the night in the beautiful Parador of Guadalupe.

On the morning of Day 3, cars gathered in front of the spectacular Monestario in Guadalupe before setting off for a short drive skirting the lakes of Garcia Sola before crossing the Rio Tajo and into the old town of Oropesa and it’s Parador where all took dinner together whilst the cars sat outside in a specially floodlit car park. It was indeed a spectacular sight!

Everyone seemed to enjoy the marvellous Parador in Oropesa.

The following day (Day 4) took the cars through the Parque Natural of Monfrague before enjoying a night halt in the very medieval Trujillo. Some crews took a train ride to explore this marvellous city and all thoroughly enjoyed the restaurants and bars of this fascinating place where, it is said, the first adventurers gathered to set off to explore the Americas.

In fact, Trujillo has many links with the Trujillo that is in Peru as Triumph TR6 co-driver Maria Cullimore, herself from Peru, confirmed.

Day 5 saw the crews depart Trujillo and take a fairly long but marvellous drive across country through Guarena, Hornachos and Palomas to finish in Aracena in Huelva Province. Very fast, straight country roads with virtually no traffic was the reward for this fabulous 277 km journey.

Even after coffee stops and light lunches, crews all easily made the Convento Aracena by mid afternoon in time to get ready for a ‘last supper’ together and something of a party afterwards.

The week seemed to be over as fast as it began, although the Monday morning start still seemed a very long time ago! Departing Aracena, Day 6 was a pleasant drive to by-pass Sevilla and head cross-country towards Utrera and then Ronda. The finish itself was at the superb Molino del Santo in Benaojan where a first-class lunch was enjoyed.

Two prizes were presented by Ian Giles, one for the most desirable car of the event, which was voted for by participants, and went to the white F-Type Jaguar of John

FLOODLIT CAR PARK: A spectacular sight at the Parador in Oropesa.

and Angela Lane. The award for ‘Spirit of The Event,’ was much approved by all and went to Peter and Pauline Bull in their Nissan 350Z. It was unanimously agreed that this was one of the best ‘Tours’ so far, in marvellous company and extremely well organised.

On to the next ‘Big One’ in early February, although the CCCA monthly classic car runs continue as usual, the next one on Saturday, November 11.

Non-members and guests are also welcome to attend the Club’s monthly dinner and Clubnight at El Chaparral on Tuesday, November 7.

That’s it for this week.

Further information on Classic Car Club of Andalucia events can be found on the Club’s website www.cccandalucia.com.

Membership of this vibrant club is open to anyone owning a genuine classic car here in Spain. Saca tu coche clásico del garaje y diviértete con el.

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RIO FERDINAND’S decision to step into the boxing ring brought back memories of retired footballer octogenarian Peter Higham - who recalls scoring a goal - while wearing a boxing glove!

Ex-Nottingham Forest striker Higham, 86, found himself on the canvas in a derby clash against arch rivals Notts County in 1956, when he clattered a post, sustaining injuries.

“I got barged into the goalpost, sustaining a broken and dislocation of a finger, in a local derby against Notts County at Meadow Lane,” said Higham.

“Trainer Tommy Graham got a boxing glove - God knows where from - and got permission from the referee for me to wear it, to protect my finger,” said Higham.

“I remember the pain was excruciating. To this day, I can’t straighten my little finger,” said Higham.

Ex-Manchester United and England defender Ferdinand is bidding to become a professional at Cruiserweight after signing up to a lucrative deal with a bookmaker.

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Knockout blow 60 years before Rio’s sucker punch UKSPORTSCENE with Andrew Atkinson That led to criticism from boxers, including Tony Bellew, set for a December rematch with heavyweight David Haye, hitting out at Ferdinand: “He’s making a mockery. It’s not a game - it’s a serious sport - and can be very dangerous.

“It’s attention seeking of the highest order. Why does he need to go into a boxing ring? It stinks of desperation, not being able to let go out of the spotlight,” punched Bellew.

But Ferdinand hit back: “This is not a joke. Hopefully, I will get a licence, become a professional and fight someone.”

Ferdinand, awaiting a licence from the British Boxing Board of Control, said: “Boxing can't be a gimmick.

If I take it lightly, I will get hurt.”

Ferdinand, 38, plans one fight, having initially spoken about ambitions of challenging for a belt: “I want to see if I can get a licence - become a professional - and have one fight,” said Ferdinand.

Higham, who delivered a knock-out blow with a boxing glove in Forest’s top of the bill match against County 60 years ago, said: “I scored the third goal - I have the picture - with the boxing glove over my left hand!”

Conte or Mourinho to sparkle on Bonfire night JOSE MOURINHO and Antonio Conte are set to light up Bonfire night on November 5 as Chelsea host Manchester United - in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

Mourinho, in charge at Chelsea during 2004-07 and 2013-15, departed in September 2007, following reports of a rift with owner Roman Abramovich.

After leaving Real Madrid in 2013 Mourinho returned to Chelsea, winning the Premier League, only to be axed in December 2015, after a poor run of results.

Mourinho, appointed manager at Manchester United in May

2016, fired a rocket at his players after the shock defeat against newly-promoted Huddersfield Town in October.

Premier League leaders Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes the Blues will not repeat Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ tag - The Gunners were unbeaten in 38 Premier League games - in the 2003-04 season.

City host Arsenal at The Etihad, in another Bonfire night spectacular, and Guardiola said: “We are going to lose games.

Any team can beat us.”

Golf: Rose to bloom in Turkey JUSTIN ROSE is hoping for a podium finish at the 2017 Turkish Airlines Open that

takes place during November 2-5 at the Regnum Carya.

“I’m sure we’ll have another good tournament and hopefully another podium finish,” said 2013 US Open winner Rose.

Antalya hosts the Turkish Airlines Open for a fifth time in the first of three consecutive Rolex Series events which conclude the season-long Race to Dubai on the European Tour.

The 2014 US Open winner and former world number one Martin Kaymer will also feature in the Turkish Airlines Open, alongside Olympic medallists Rose, Henrik Stenson and Matt Kuchar.

The Turkish Airlines Open is part of the European Tour’s Rolex Series - the premium category of eight events on the European Tour - each with a minimum prize fund of US $7 million.

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TRIUMPHANT: The Estrecho team with Spike Parsons lifting the trophy.

Under 14s win Gold Cup in rugby tournament A HISTORIC day for the players from Club Rugby del Estrecho from Sotogrande as they lifted the Gold Cup in this prestigious twoday tournament in Sevilla.

Twenty teams from all over Spain and Portugal were involved and the youngsters from Estrecho came out on top.

They came through the group stages on the opening day and won their semi-final against a very good tackling Ciencias team from Sevilla 31-0.

In the final they took on Portuense from Cadiz, a side that Estrecho had lost heavily to a year ago in the league.

However Estrecho have recruited some strong new players and are extremely well coached by ex-England U18 and U19 player Adrian Parsons and Carlos Rolin.

In the first half the play went from end to end with Spike Parsons scoring the first try for Estrecho that was converted by Manu.

Portuense fought back and the scores were level at seven all at half time.

In a tense start to the second half Estrecho’s forwards made a lot of metres with their strong runs and passing which allowed the fast backs to get the ball to their strongest runner Mateo Isola who powered over for two tries converted by Manu.

Even though Portuense scored another try the Estrecho defence stood strong for a historic win 21-14 to lift the Gold Cup. Any children out there who wish to join a fun family-orientated rugby club please contact them through their website http://rugby delestrecho.com.

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BARCELONA-born goalkeeper David Raya is set to return to FA Cup action as Blackburn Rovers host Barnet at Ewood Park on November 4.

“I’ve been here since I was 16 and it feels like home,” said Raya, who signed a new extended contract at Lancashire League One club Rovers this year.

Raya, who has featured in five FA Cup ties since arriving in England as a teenager, joined Rovers Academy from Barcelona outfit UE Cornella in 2012.

“It feels great,” said Raya, 22, who signed professional forms in 2014, and has worked his way up to claim the number one jersey.

“It’s a chance to carry on at this great club,” said Raya, under former Celtic manager Tony Mowbray.

After four months’ loan at Southport in 2014, where Raya made 15 appearances in the Conference Premier, he returned, making his Rovers first team debut against Leeds United in 2015.

“Leeds was where I made my full debut and it couldn’t have gone any better, we won 3-0,” said Raya, whose previous three year deal was set to end in 2018.

Former Rovers Academy starlet Raya, who has agreed a one-year extension to his contract until 2019, said: “I’ve been here for five years.

“It’s given me a chance to grow up further as a footballer - and as a person - and I’m really pleased.”

It has been a hard grind for Raya, who was a cameo player in the first team in the 2015-16 season, having only been called upon after injury

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From Barcelona to Blackburn to first choice Jason Steele, at the tab end of last season.

“I hadn’t played as much as I would have liked, but football is like that. When I got my chance, I just needed to take it,” said Raya.

Rovers first team coach Mowbray, formerly in

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charge at Ipswich, Hibernian, West Brom, Celtic, Middlesbrough and Coventry, who was appointed in February, has given Raya his big chance this season.

“David Raya finished the 2016-17 season extremely strongly. He’s a very talented young guy

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- needed an opportunity - and we gave him one,” said Mowbray.

“I waited for my chance to show the new manager what I can do,” said Raya, called upon after Steele sustained an injury, after 82 consecutive league games.

“It was tough, but you get through it. Then, when you get your chance, you have to take it,” said Raya.

Raya remained unfazed during that spell, saying: “You have to keep yourself motivated keep working hard - and do your best.”

Three years ago Raya was shipped out on loan to Southport and was a key figure in The Sandgrounders FA Cup run - progressing to the third round - before being knocked out by Derby County.

Rovers enter the first round of the FA Cup this weekend against Barnet, with a fixture in the EFL Trophy Northern Group C on November 7, prior to returning to a League One action against Walsall on November 11.

Blackburn, relegated from the Championship last season, are leading candidates to return to England’s second tier at the first attempt, a task in the hands of Raya.

“I’m still young, I’ve got a lot of years ahead of me. Hopefully I can repay all the support I’ve had from the club,” said Raya.

“I looked forward to this season after the summer holidays with my family, who I had not seen a lot of,” said Raya.

Ex-UE Cornella youth Raya said: “Blackburn gave me the chance to start my career. I want to stay for as long as possible. I’m very happy here.”

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LEWIS HAMILTON has secured his fourth F1 World Title at the Mexican Grand Prix, despite only finishing ninth. Sebastian Vettel could only finish fourth, with the win making Hamilton the most successful British driver of all-time.

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Members of Real Club Valderrama realise their dream MEMBERS of the Real Club Valderrama have acquired Valderrama SA (94 per cent), the company that owns the Valderrama golf course in Sotogrande, from Zagaleta International United Kingdom for â‚Ź28 million.

The purchase agreement includes the famous Championship golf course, Par 3

course, practice facilities, Clubhouse, Valderrama Golf trademarks and several residential plots adjacent to the course.

The transaction was finalised after several months of negotiations and has fulfilled the desire of members to acquire the course after many years of freehold agreements.

This deal puts an end to the arbitration process initiated by Real Club Valderrama last March, in which it reclaimed its preferential acquisition right over the golf course.

The Zagaleta group will continue with the golf, hotel and residential project in Castellar de la Frontera.