Euro Weekly News - Mallorca 7 - 13 Feb 2019 Issue 1753

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Hair-raising cliff rescue FIVE climbers were trapped on a cliff edge in Sa Gubia, Bunyola, for 11 hours before being brought to safety during a ‘lengthy and complex’ overnight rescue operation.

The group had reportedly been practising abseiling, but found themselves stuck and unable to descend at 7pm on Tuesday evening.

Mallorca Fire Service confirmed the rescue was extremely difficult ‘due to the night time conditions and access to the site.’

One of the added problems was that the Guardia Civil helicopter could not fly over the area because of poor visibility, and locating the rescuees had to be done on foot.

With the help of Inca and Soller parks mountain rescue teams, the climbers were

brought to safety at dawn yesterday morning after a fivehour operation.

Despite having been stranded overnight, they are all said to be ‘in good health.’

Last week, Mallorca firefighters rescued a couple who were trapped in the rising torrent of Pareis, in Escorca, having spent the night waiting for help.

COMPLEX: A group of climbers were rescued in a five hour operation.

Body in plane wreckage AIR investigators have confirmed there is a body inside the wreckage of the plane found during the search for ex-Palma de Soledad youth squad footballer, Emiliano Sala.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) launched an investigation after the aircraft was lost at sea on January 21, while travelling over the English Channel from Nantes, France, to Cardiff.

Sala, 28, had been signed by Cardiff City for a club record of €17 million.

The light aircraft was being piloted by David Ibbotson,

59, who is also missing.

On Sunday, a privately funded search team working closely with the AAIB, found wreckage of the plane on the seabed, which experts confirmed was the missing Piper Malibu.

In a statement, the AAIB said: “Tragically, in video footage from the remotely operated vehicle (ROV), one occupant is visible amidst the wreckage.”

The air investigator’s intention now is to recover the body inside and if feasible, the aircraft wreckage.

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NEWS EXTRA Rafael tennis centre MALLORCA’S Rafael Nadal will open his first tennis centre in Mexico on February 18.

The tennis superstar and his coach Carlos Moya, will tour the complex which has eight clay tennis courts and caters for 100 students.

Physio low THE World Health Organisation states a physiotherapist is required for every 1,200 inhabitants, but according to figures released

by IB-Salut, there are just 159 physical therapists in the Balearic Islands, one per 7,337 inhabitants.

Fine wine THE emblematic Alorda castle between Palma and Manacor will be converted into a wine cellar and outlet. WeinWert has bought the building which has been closed and on the market since 2012.

Rapist planned to be children’s holiday rep A MAN who was jailed for raping a young girl was reportedly planning to work as a childrens’ entertainer in Mallorca.

According to British press, Durham Crown Court heard that James Milburn, 19, did a stint working on the island, and on his return to England said he planned to return to work as a children’s holiday rep.

But, during this time, the mother of his victim reported the rape to the police. Shaun Dodds, prosecuting, reportedly said Milburn flew from Leeds Bradford Airport to Palma, on discovering he was being investigated, But family members urged him to return and he was arrested by police

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Collapsed road EMERGENCY repairs to the CaimariLluc road in Escorca, which collapsed during Storm Helena’s heavy rains last week, will take at least a month.

Mallorca Council is evaluating the damage and an alternative for light vehicles will be created. Mayor of Escorca, Toni Solivellas, raised the alarm last Friday as he was driving from Inca to Lluc and realised a section of road had disappeared.

The Challenge Ciclista Mallorca cycle trophies had to be rerouted from Pollensa to Lluc as a result.

Dead birds probe JAILED RAPIST: James Milburn, 19, said he planned to go to Spain to work as a children’s holiday rep. at the airport when he landed.

Milburn apparently made no comment to police questions, but after the case was sent to the crown court, he admitted a charge of rape.

Liam O’Brien, defending, told the court there was nothing he could say to ‘diminish the pain and suffering of the victim in this case and that of her family.’

He said Milburn ‘was

old enough to know right from wrong.’

Judge Jonathan Carroll imposed a six-year and nine-month custodial sentence and made Milburn subject to registration as a sex offender for life.

MORE than 130 starlings have been found dead close to Mallorca’s cathedral prompting an investigation.

While animal protection experts believe the main cause of death could be ‘an infectious disease,’ samples have been sent to the Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries for analysis. Two years ago, around 250 starlings were found dead next to the same cathedral.

Researchers concluded the birds were poisoned. Months later, there was another incident.

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ARTA Council is calling on the public to name a street in Colonia de Sa n t Pe r e a n d Ilb av i square , wi t h a n e m p h a s is o n women, as only 8 per cent of roads or public spaces currently have feminine titles. Proposals can be made until February 17.

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A ROMANIAN, 46, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a 56-yearold was stabbed in Bunyola on Saturday. According to sources, the pair, known to each other, were arguing when the detainee allegedly pulled a knife on the victim, causing a serious injury.

New bill THE Balearic Parliament approved on Tuesday a Proposition No of Law (PNL) in which the central government is urged to withdraw the General State Budgets for 2019 and ‘present a new bill that would give the Islands a territorialised investment that reaches the national average.’

Dog show ANIMAL rescue centres, Peluditos de Son Reus and Adopta Amigo, are staging a dog parade on February 23, from 9.45am to 12.30pm in Son Reus, in a bid to find homes for 30 canines. They also want to raise funds for medicines, treatments and other expenses.

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AROUND 80 people were searched or questioned, 23 were found in possession of drugs while six were carrying prohibited weapons, during a weekend of police activity in Palma. The operation centred on the neighbourhoods of Camp d’en Serralta, L a So l e d a d a n d S o n Gotleu.

THE Ministry of Health detected 485 cases of gonorrhea in 2017, up 66 per cent on 2016, and 207 cases of syphilis, a 17.8 per cent rise.

The Epidemiological Surveillance Network of the Balearic Islands stressed these two diseases ‘show considerable increases in incidence.’

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TABLE TOPPER: Valencia City was named joint-first in the European city break ranking.

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City hotspot THIS picture of the Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady comes from Valencia City, which a new survey has named as one of the best European city break spots.

Valencia City tied with Poland’s Krakow for first place in the Which?

Travel Survey. The consumer association asked more than 4,353 of its members to rank cities on their historical charm, culture, food and drink offerings and value for money.

Accommodation, shopping and transport connections were also tak-

en into account. Valencia City scored 91 per cent, coming ahead of Sevilla City, Barcelona and Malaga City.

Which? said Valencia City was ‘quirky, innovative and full of surprises.’

‘Its lively Old Town is the star attraction. Don’t miss the cathedral’s Gothic tower, or the naughty gargoyles on the city’s 15th century silk exchange,’ Which? said.

The consumer association added the city was much cheaper than rival

Sheep attacked by dogs AN Inca farmer has lost 14 sheep in four separate dog attacks over the last two weeks, with others having to be put down due to their injuries.

Environment and Rural Affairs councillor, Angel Garcia, has expressed the town hall’s concern and said it was working on a by-law that will oblige dogs to be chipped, and confirmed there are two police officers specialised in this field.

The problem, Garcia added, is that many owners leave dogs at properties they don’t actually live in.

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According to the regional environment and agriculture ministry, town halls are responsible for dealing with attacks and have the support of the government’s protection of species agency, Cofib, to register incidents and take action against owners.

But vice president of the College of Veterinarians, Tolo Palou, stressed dog owners and their dogs share responsibility. He believes the environment ministry must accept greater liability for the sheep so farmers are not left totally helpless.

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Spanish destinations. A three-course menu del dia (menu of the day) is available in some restaurants for as little as €12, according to Which?.

Valencia City began life as a Roman colony, founded in 138 BCE as Valentia Edetanorum. That makes it one of the oldest cities in Spain.

The Moors conquered it in 714 CE and the city later changed hands before falling under the rule of James I of Aragon in 1238. It was built up during the Valencian Golden Age in the 15th century.

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Street performers UNOFFICIAL street acts will become a thing of the past in parts of Palma after the council approved proposals to ban unauthorised artists and musicians from the city centre.

At the moment, artistic activities are prohibited in so-called Acoustically Contaminated Zones (ZAC), like sa Calatrava, sa Llonja, Santa Catalina and Canamut, but it will be extended to all of the neighbourhoods in the centre.

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The new measures, expected to be given the government goahead next month, will extend the ban to Seu, Palau Reial and Plaza de Cort areas.

Under the new rules, performers must have a card issued by the city council annually, and will only be allowed to operate in spaces allocated by the authority, depending on the area and the type of activity they perform.

The aim is to be able to regulate noise and ‘nuisance’ levels.

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NEWS EXTRA Charity riders MALLORCA’S Six Points Charity Cycling Challenge takes place from May 17 to 19, in aid of disability association, Asdica. To find out more about taking part in the 400km challenge, contact the organisers at hola@six pointsmallorca.com.

Rose light THE Cathedral of Mallorca will open its doors at 9am on Saturday to give people the opportunity to enjoy Feast of Light, when the sunlight will create a spectacular lighting effect as it crosses the largest rose window.

Waste cuts THE Waste Law, passed last week, states Mallorca must take measures to cut 60,000 tonnes of rubbish a year by 2021. This figure is 10 per cent of the total accumulated on the island annually.

Physio aid BALEARIC’S health service has signed an agreement with the Multiple Sclerosis Association to finance physiotherapy sessions for 150 patients. The 12-month agreement, costing €48,600, is to improve quality of life.

British ‘friend of the stars’ in a coma

by Tara Rippin A BRITISH filmmaker has been put into an induced coma after plunging from a balcony in Mallorca.

Carl Whiteley, from Crowle, Lincolnshire, suffered severe head injuries and was rushed to Son Espases Hospital after the ‘unexplained’ fall at a first-floor flat in Palma’s Old Town last Tuesday night.

The 39-year-old is reportedly a well-known figure in the movie industry and is pictured on social media with A-listers Sylvester Stallone, Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp.

He wrote the script for Star Wars spoof The Empire and organised a major Harry Potter convention in Manchester.

On his Twitter account, Carl describes himself as owner of DiagCon and moviESCAPE, as well as director of Pandora Movie Owner at Jollywood Events.

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Tara Rippin CRITICAL: Carl Whiteley, with Sylvester Stallone, suffered severe head injuries when he fell. officers visited the property shortly after the incident, at 11pm, having received reports from neighbours about a suspected domestic disturbance.

But wife Esther Munoz later told Spanish newspaper, Ultima Hora, that they had simply been arguing ‘like any couple.’

She added that she has no idea why he was on the balcony having been lying on the sofa minutes earlier, explaining she

Act of evil A GRAFFITI artist has tagged numerous doors, wall and properties in the mountainous area of Serra de Tramuntana, prompting calls from heritage protection association, ARCA, for prompt action. The same signature has been scrawled in various locations on the road between Nayalbufar, Estellencs and Espories.

‘heard the window of the balcony open, then a loud blow in the street and a scream.’

An online fundraising appeal has been launched by his sister, Emma, and had raised over €3,800 at the time of going to press. She said: “My brother is in Spain, we are in England.

We need help to get all of our family over to our brother Carl.

“He’s had a terrible accident and is in critical condition.”

Track closed THE Municipal Sports Institute (IME) of Palma closed the Can Baro sports track on Tuesday, in compliance with a court order following 10 years of ‘noise complaints’ from neighbours.

All of the sports equipment has been removed from the premises at Escolapias School, as well as the runway structures.

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Sex drug probe A BRITISH man from Palmanova has been arrested and 30 people are being investigated in connection with the sale of drugs to increase sexual potency in Calvia.

The Guardia Civil launched an inquiry after learning the prohibited drugs - a substitute for Viagra called Boner Gold and Maxx Blue - were being dispensed in vending machines in toilets at a number of establishments.

Several inspections were carried out and 1,000 doses were recovered together with €1,000.

Further investigations led officers to the British man, believed to be behind the operation.

On searching a warehouse in his name, 15 machines, 1,500 doses of the drug and €2,000 was reportedly seized.

Port lookout A NEW viewpoint is to be created at the port of Cala Figuera, one of the most emblematic places in Santanyi, at a cost of €140,000.

Such is the popularity of the mouth of the post, that the city council has approved an official lookout at the junction of Calle Juan Sebastian and Calle Hernan Cortes. The aim is to create a place ‘everyone can access.’

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NEWS EXTRA Rental values THE Bishopric of Mallorca is revising rental values of its properties to ‘bring them in line with the rest of the market.’ Tenants have been advised of significant hikes when contracts expire.

Campo jobs THE Unio de Pagesos farmers union in Mallorca is arranging temporary employment for 300 Colombian workers this year. They will do seasonal outdoor work, accommodation is provided and half their plane fare is paid for.

New route BUDGET airline Ryanair has announced a new route to connect Palma and Milan Malpensa. It will operate with three weekly flights, starting on May 24, as part of their summer calendar.

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Parking lot arrest A SUSPECTED dealer who allegedly sold cocaine in broad daylight in the car park of a supermarket in Manacor, has been arrested.

National Police officers reportedly seized 25 grams of the drug, tog eth er w ith € 8 4 0 a nd a mobile phone when they detained the 19year-old.

According to police sources, the offender was caught ‘with his car window down’ carrying out what appeared to be a ‘sale.’

A plainclothed officer apparently w itn e s s e d th e ‘tran sa c tion’ a nd called for reinforcements.

Despite an attempt to throw items out of the window, the suspect was detained.

CAR PARK HAUL: Alleged dealer ‘caught in the act.’

Overnight parking FOUR car parks in Palma will be offering a new night ticket for €30 a month from Monday.

T h e M u n ic ip al S o cie ty of Pa rking a nd Proje c ts (SMAP) confirmed the initiative allows fixed rate parking from Monday to Saturday, between 6pm and 10am, and 24 hours on Sundays and during fiestas.

Councillor for the Mobility of Cort, Joan Ferrer, said

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from late afternoon ‘the parking lots are empty and as a result ‘low cost and economical subscriptions can be offered.’

Ferrer added that all SMAP car parks ‘meet all quality standards such as cleaning and have 24-hour CCTV.’ The Via Roma car park is one of the four sites, the others have still to be revealed.

DEATH to cancer data for the Balearic Islands show one in five women and one in every three men develop the disease before the age of 75.

The Ministry of Health has revealed 2,306 people lost their lives to cancer last year, 1,380 males and 926 females. Among women the most prevalent form is breast cancer, followed by trachea, bronchus, lung, colon and rectum.

In the case of men, cancer of the trachea is most common, followed by bronchus, lung, colon, rectum and prostate.

Paramedic pressures AMBULANCE technicians are calling for more staff to meet the ‘real demands’ on the healthcare service after 9pm.

The health trade union, Usae, claims the pressures are greater during the evening and overnight.

They also want ambulances to be equipped with two blue lights.

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NEWS EXTRA Planning permission HOTEL building permit requests in Calvia slumped last year by around 50 per cent compared to 2017. It follows a number of years of intense activity which began with the Melia transformation plan for Magaluf in 2011.

JANUARY in Mallorca was colder than usual with average temperatures dropping to 9.8ºC, 0.7ºC below usual.

The lowest recording was in Lluc where Aemet registered a reading of minus 4.4ºC, on January 25.

Far-right A MANIFESTO to prevent farright Vox gaining representation in the Balearics at the May elections is nearing completion. Led by unions, the policy claims to defend democratic values and human decency.

SUPPORT: Martin Blake of Specsavers Opticas presents glasses to Calvia Lions.

Visionary initiative A RENEWED commitment to support the work of Calvia Lions Club has been made by Specsavers Opticas in Santa Ponsa. The two have been collaborating in a scheme to collect used glasses since 2012, due to a shared commitment to end avoidable blindness and improve eye health in developing countries.

The company collects around 1,000 pairs of glasses each year and wants to boost this number through improved awareness. Customers donate old glasses which are picked up by Lions Club volunteers, then sent to the Melvin Jones glasses recycling centre near Alicante.

There they are cleaned, repaired and sorted into

different prescriptions. Around 100,000 pairs are sent to over 30 countries each year, predominantly in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

“We take it for granted we can correct our vision with glasses if our sight is bad,” said Martin Blake from Specsavers Opticas, “but in many parts of the world people don’t have that luxury and poor eyesight can make life very difficult for vulnerable people. Having a pair of glasses can really change someone’s life.”

Unwanted glasses can be dropped off at Specsavers Opticas in Avda Rei Jaume, Santa Ponsa.

Find out more at www.specsavers.es. For information on Calvia Lions, visit www.mallorcalions.org.

Holiday fatality A TO U R I S T d i e d i n S o n Espases Hospital after being run over by her own hire car in Andratx on Sunday.

The 70-year-old French woman and her husband, who were staying at a hotel in Illetes, were driving to Cala Llamp, when they parked up in a pine wood so that the deceased could get out to go to the toilet.

For reasons yet unknown, the car began rolling backwards ‘uncontrollably’ and the woman was knocked

down and dragged several metres.Her husband was still inside, but was unable to stop the vehicle before it came to a standstill after colliding with a tree.

Police, ambulance crews and firefighters attended and managed to lift the car, releasing the victim.

She was admitted to the h o s p i t a l ’s i n t e n s i v e c a r e unit, but died from her ‘very serious’ injuries the same day.

The Local Police of Andratx is investigating the circumstances.

Cruise app THE Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) and the city council have developed an app called Welcome Palma which will inform cruise passengers about the least congested places, and offer a guide of places of interest to visit.

Cancer awareness A BANNER to mark Monday’s World Day Against Cancer has been hung on the balcony of Palma Town Hall.

Mayor Antoni Noguera, councillor of Health and Consumption, Antonia Martin, and other councillors said they are keen to lend their support to the initiative.

Martin stressed the ‘importance of

healthy habits’ in the prevention and treatment of cancer.

She acknowledged that healthy habits ‘ ar e som et i m es di ff i cul t because of the socio-economic situation of people’ and as such i t i s vi t al ‘ t o f i ght agai nst i nequal i t i es’ t o r each an eff ect i ve treatment.

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BANNER: Palma Town Hall lends its support to cancer awareness initiative.

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School dropout rates fall THE number of young Spanish people abandoning their studies has fallen to 17.9 per cent; the lowest in a decade.

The figure is still shy of the Europeanw i d e 2 0 2 0 t a rg e t o f 15 per cent, however, leaving Spain with the third highest levels of education dropouts in Europe after Malta and Romania.

The rates are 14 per cent lower than in 2008, although experts warn the number of men dropping out of studies between the ages of 18 and 24 was still high, at around 21 per cent.

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Julen’s father speaks out

By Sally Underwood JOSE ROSELLO, the father of two-year-old Julen who died after falling down a 72-metre borehole, has thanked the rescue workers who tried to save his son.

Rosello said he and Julen’s mother, Victoria, are coping by staying with friends who are supporting them through their grief. Jose said: “I close my eyes and I see the same thing; the well.” He added friends have been encouraging him to play Playstation games to distract him.

Jose added: “I curse myself… I curse that day.”

The father, who lost his only other son, Oliver, in 2017 to a sudden heart attack, said: “We used to live with my family, but when Oliver died we had to go, because everything was a memory.” Mr Rosello told Spanish media his family had been reading messages of support from around the world: “We have felt very supported. Even if the pain does not leave me, I will be eternally grateful for that.”

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Flying high A SPANISH plane will take part in the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in England this summer.

A Harrier jet from the Ninth Navy Flotilla Squadron will take part in the air festival in Gloucestershire, UK, between July 19 and 21. Spanish planes have taken part in previous episodes of RIAT, in both 2017 and 2018.

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Spain second for trees S PA I N h a s t h e s e c o n d largest amount of forests in Europe, with woodland covering 18 million hectares according to government data.

Spain came second only

to Sweden in terms of the number of forests.

There are around 1.5 billion trees in Spain, according to official figures which also showed around 20 per cent of those were oaks.

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THE largest marine national park i n t h e We s t e r n M e d i t e r r a n e a n opened off the coast of a Balearic island on Friday after a decadelong push to protect the area.

The Cabrera park, south of Mallorca, covers an area of 90,794 hectares, having started as a joint land and sea protected area in 1991. It enjoys the maximum

Marine park expands level of legal protection for a natural space under Spanish law.

Ricadro Aguilar, of the Oceana Europe environmental NGO, said the opening of the Cabrera Na-

tional Park was a “great day” for the Mediterranean.

“The Cabrera National Park is home to an enormous amount of marine life and ecosystems so it

is an emblem of the submerged natural heritage that we must pass on to future generations,” Aguilar said.

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miniature,” he added.

The opening of the Cabrera National Park increases the size of the ocean part of the current protected area from 4 per cent to 23 per cent.

The area is home to marine life including sperm whales, dolphins, coral, swordfish and bluefin tuna.

Smoker loses children A COURT in Cordoba has awarded primary custody of two children to their mother after finding their father was a ‘pathological smoker.’

A judge found: “It would not be logical that children are not protected in their home - a place society deems ‘protected’for any citizen, young or old - when we have rules around public places, schools, work centres or health centres.”

The children, 10 and 13, told the court they were concerned about smoke levels at home, accusing the father of smoking in their bedroom.

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NEW FINDINGS: The prints were found at Altamira (file photo).

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered three new hand prints among prehistoric artwork in a Cantabria cave.

Researchers said the prints, at the Altamira cave, were “almost certainly” made more than 20,000 years ago.

The discovery was announced by Altamira Museum director Pilar Fatas and the head of the Handpas cataloguing project Carmen de las Heras.

De las Heras said the find was “exceptional” as very few prints of hands of the size of those found at Altamira have been discovered. Researchers believe the

hands that made the prints could have belonged to children. “The cave continues to produce relevant findings that never cease to amaze us 32 years after the last publication on art in Altamira,” De las Heras said. The prints have been photographed and digitally catalogued with Handpas’ 3D Paleolithic hands in Europe collection.

The Altamira cave is famous for the Palaeolithic paintings of animals that adorn its walls. Modesto Cubillas discovered the location in 1868 and it was later named a UNESCO World Heritage site.

POLICE unions have stood by a Guardia Civil officer suspended for recording Catalan independence prisoners being transferred to jail in Madrid.

The officer was accused of failing to comply with the Guardia Civil’s constitution after posting the video online. The union said he was left ‘defenceless.’

Cancer deaths THE cancer mortality rate has dropped by 18 per cent worldwide since 1990, it has emerged.

Scientists at the Society of Medical Oncology predict 277,234 cases of cancer will be diagnosed in Spain this year, but many will be survivable. Jose Marcilla, General Director of Novartis Oncology Spain, said: “Fortunately today we are facing a new era in the approach to cancer, marked by increased survival.”

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BREXIT BRIEF

EU expat help BRITISH expatriate campaign groups have praised Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) after they called on senior EU officials to offer guarantees that current rights would be protected.

Members of the New Europeans campaign group said EU officials including European Council (EC) president Donald Tusk were responsible for what happened to British people in the bloc after Brexit.

It comes as the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee is due to begin debating offering guarantees to the 1.5 million British nationals living in the EU. Roger Casale, of New Europeans, said the issue was a test of EU values. His group is campaigning for a new visa to protect British expatriates’ rights and those of EU citizens in Britain.

His comments follow 25 British MEPs writing a letter to Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker calling for guarantees.

Clauide Moraes, a Labour MEP who signed the letter, said ‘fundamental rights’ were at stake. “This is a moral issue,” Moraes said.

A British government spokesperson called on the EU to offer guarantees as Britain has done for EU citizens there.

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By Joe Gerrard BRITAIN’S prime minister has vowed to ‘battle for Britain’ when she returns to Brussels to secure amendments to her Brexit deal which EU officials rallied around this week.

Theresa May wrote in The Telegraph that she would be armed with a fresh mandate to secure changes to the Withdrawal Agreement.

It comes as EU officials and member states again said the current deal remains the best and only option for an orderly withdrawal on Friday, March 29.

The opening salvos in May’s ‘battle for Britain’ came in the form of a war of words between officials in London, Brussels and the capitals of the EU’s other 27 member states.

EU officials were particularly critical of renewed calls to ditch the Northern Irish backstop in favour of unspecified ‘alternative arrangements.’

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No-deal customs BRITISH government officials have drawn up plans to allow lorry drivers and freight firms to fill in an online form and pay duties after they arrive at ports to avoid delays, in a no-deal Brexit scenario.

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UNITED FRONT: EU officials have rallied round the deal. said the backstop was not up for renegotiation.

The backstop is designed to prevent a hard border falling between Northern Ireland and the Republic if future EU-Britain trade talks break down.

British International Trade Secretary Liam Fox said it would be ‘irresponsible’ for the EU to refuse to reopen talks.

Ireland’s Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said the backstop was nec-

essary and said no credible alternative arrangements had been put forward.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Britain and the EU could reach a ‘creative solution’ to break the deadlock. She did not specify details.

The backstop looks likely to turn May’s battle into a war of attrition.

She will have little time to fight one, with the next Parliamentary vote on her deal set for next Tuesday.

GREG CLARK, British Business Secretary, has said the government secretly promised car maker Nisssan state aid worth around €91.2 million to help save plans to build the new XTrail model in Sunderland after Brexit.

Tunnel funds OFFICIALS in London have set aside funds of almost €912,000 to hire a law firm in the event of Channel Tunnel operator Getlink suing over the impact of Brexit, which sources say is ‘highly likely.’

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By Julie Day THE girlfriend of Irishman Carl Carr whose body has been found buried next to a motorway has told the Euro Weekly News at her relief at finally knowing he can rest in peace.

Despite not being permitted to t a l k a b o u t th e s pecifi c s o f t h e ca s e , Danielle Coupe, Carr’s girlfriend o f t h r e e y e a r s, d id speak to EWN and said: “I am absolutely horrified that Carl was beaten to death. I can’t believe it.

“When Carl didn’t come home, I knew he was dead, but I needed to find out exactly what happened. I’m relieve d t h a t I n o w kn o w and th a t h e c a n r e s t in peace.

“Every day I get memories coming through on Snapchat reminding me of our threeyear relationship. I am staying strong and these photos are keeping the memories of him alive. I will always love Carl, but I’m glad that I now have some closure.”

The body of 38-year-old Carr, who went missing after a night out in Cabo Roig last

Rest in peace Carl September, was found buried by the AP-7 motorway between Benijófar and Algorfa.

Four people thought to be involved in Carl’s death - an Irishman accused of the crime; a Spanish man accused of burying the body; an Englishwoman, the suspect’s girlfriend and an Irishwoman, the suspect’s ex-girlfriend - stood before judges in a closed-door court appearance on Saturday in Torrevieja and have been remanded in custody since.

A fifth person also appeared in court and has been released, although she is still

CLOSURE: Danielle Coupe, Carr’s girlfriend, finally has some closure. being investigated for giving a false testimony.

According to the Guardia Civil, the case is being treated as a homicide, and it is believed that the killing took place in the apartment that Carl shared with the suspect,

31-year-old Wayne P W, in Torrevieja.

On hearing the news of Carr ’s discovery, Danielle posted on Facebook: ‘I’m so glad we have got the answers we needed. Thank you for all your messages, I will THE UK Embassy in Spain has reassured Britons in Spain that plans to safeguard their right to healthcare in the country are well advanced.

The move comes after official UK government advice was published telling people to check on healthcare arrangements

organise a night for us all to remember Carl in the next couple of weeks. Sleep tight, baby, you can Rest in Peace now.’

Tributes to Carl have also been shared on social media f r om m any peopl e t hat

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knew hi m , al l descr i bi ng hi m as ‘ a gent l em an,’ ‘ a family man,’ ‘a good pal,’ and generally a caring individual who always looked out f or ot her peopl e and helped them out.

Carl was last seen at Ambiguous, a dance music event held in Cabo Roig on September 15. He stayed until the end and then did, in fact, return home, where he allegedly continued to party with the man arrested for his murder.

Later that day, Carl went to a nightclub in Almoradi where he was seen with the murder suspect’s girlfriend, who has been remanded in prison accused of covering up the crime as well as for extortion and possession of a firearm.

Danielle, who did not officially know that any arrests had taken place although she’d heard some rumours, has also asked if people could respect her privacy during this difficult time and stop continuously calling her mobile and sending her Facebook friend requests, of which she has received around 300 in the last week.

Post-Brexit healthcare in each individual EU country they intend to vis-

it after Brexit.

However an Embassy spokesperson in Spain clarified the statement for UK nationals living in Spain, saying: “It is a priority for the UK’s Department of Health, and for the British Embassy in Madrid, to ensure UK nationals living or working in the EU can continue to access the healthcare they need as we exit the EU. “The Spanish government has already announced that it is planning contingency measures to guarantee healthcare provisions to UK nationals living in Spain starting on the date of the UK's withdrawal from the EU if there is no agreement, on a reciprocal basis.”

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Commentary by Moneycorp GBP weekly currency update GBP loses Commons vote AFTER nearly a week of upward progress, the wheels came off sterling’s bandwagon when the House of Commons worked its way through a string of amendments to the latest Brexit withdrawal plan.

As each was rejected, the pound moved lower in real time. Of the two which received Parliament’s approval, one was no more than a plea not to leave without a deal. The other was a rehash of the Plan A which had been comprehensively discarded two weeks earlier, in which the unpopular Irish Backstop was replaced by ‘alternative arrangements.’

Investors had been hoping for (and even assuming) the passing of an amendment which would allow the House to postpone Article 50 if no deal was imminent. What they saw instead was a show of bogus party unity with little prospect of approval by the EU. They were not impressed, and the pound has been on the back foot ever since. It is lower on all

fronts, down by an average of 1.3%.

EUR weekly currency update EUR weathers lacklustre economy One set of eurozone economic data offered some help to the euro. Tuesday’s lending and money supply figures from the European Central Bank showed both holding up well, a sign of continued economic vigour. Most of the others were less supportive.

German business confidence faded. All but one of the European Commission’s confidence measures were lower. Gross domestic product for Euroland as a whole expanded by a provisional 0.2% in the fourth quarter, unchanged from Q3, but Italy dropped back into recession and Germany marked down its growth forecast for this year, from 1.8% to 1.0%.

When the ECB president talked to the European Parliament about monetary policy, he was more upbeat than at his previous visit.

Mario Draghi told MEPs ‘softer external demand’ was partly to blame for the slowdown in

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Euroland, and the situation was not serious enough to require fresh stimulus. The euro added just over one US cent on the week and took a cent and a third off sterling, not through its own achievements but because of the others’ failures.

USD weekly currency update USD stymied by dovish Fed The US government shutdown came to an end last Friday. Faced with the prospect of airports run-

ning out of air traffic controllers and baggage screeners, the president capitulated and signed a temporary finance bill. The operative word there is ‘temporary’: Trump says he will shut it all down again in mid-February if he does not get the money for his wall.

A lasting effect of the shutdown is the economic data, which have been prevented from appearing.

They begin to flow again today, with November’s new home sales, but it will be weeks before the backlog is sorted out.

Wednesday’s Federal Reserve press conference was the main event of the dollars’ week. As expected, the Fed kept its benchmark rate unchanged and made the now-habitual comment it will be ‘patient’ in making rate adjustments. But the chairman managed to give the impression it might be facing not just a pause, but a halt to the tightening process.

The dollar fell, leaving it just a quarter of a cent ahead of the troubled pound.

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Pension payouts THE Labour Ministry has earmarked €20 million to help the 4,827 Venezuelan pensioners living in Spain with living costs after inflation in their home country made their payout worth around €3.

Land reclaim MORE than 17,890 hectares of wetland has been recovered in Spain over the last 20 years according to data, around 15 per cent of the roughly 115,000 total in the country.

Rape arrests POLICE have arrested six suspects in connection with the rape of an 18-year-old woman in Sabadell, near Barcelona.

Three are accused of rape and the rest of doing nothing to help the victim.

Spanish king in Iraq

by Sally Underwood KING FELIPE VI has paid a surprise visit to Spanish troops in Iraq.

According to Spanish media, the monarch visited the Gran Capitan base in Besmayah, just outside Baghdad, to boost morale on the ground, as well as pave the way for future Spanish business opportunities as Iraq begins to stabilise.

Whilst at the base, troops sang Happy Birthday to King Felipe, who was celebrating his 51st birthday.

The surprise visit, known about ahead of time only by Spain’s Minister for Defence and prime minister, comes as the country’s troops help tackle Daesh.

King Felipe told soldiers: “The relationship with Iraq will last, and will largely be for the inheritance you leave forever.”

He added: “Thank you for what you do and how you do it, for your professionalism and

KING FELIPE: The monarch surprised Spanish troops in Iraq. mentality in helping the Iraqi people who have suffered so

much.” Iraq is Spain’s second largest foreign supplier, with

imports of oil reaching €1,243 million in 2016.

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Thief ruins Brit trip A BRITISH couple have shared a video of a thief breaking into their car while they enjoyed a holiday in Barcelona last August.

Rommy Jan and Gayner Nash told one publication they were in the city during a ‘dream summer holiday,’ when the thief was reportedly seen to smash the back window of their €120,000 Range Rover, and make off with their possessions.

The couple claim the thief stole Mrs Nash’s Prada handbag and purse, which contained €1,300, before getting into a car parked nearby and driving away.

The Observer talks Brexit with EWN THE editor of the Euro Weekly News sat down w ith a journa lis t for The Observer to talk B re xit a nd how it is affecting British expatriates in Spain.

D ilip K une r me t w ith The G uardian and Observer’s International Affairs Corre s ponde nt Emma Graham-Harrison for a fe a ture w hic h a ppeared on the British newspaper’s site last Sunday.

Our editor told Ms Graham-Harrison that our letters and readers’ comments suggested there was a more or less even split between Leavers and Remainers amongst expatriates, much like in Britain.

“From our postbag, I’d say it’s pretty evenly split. The divide was very much reflected here among the expatriate community, which I found surprising. I thought it would be very much more a Remain vibe,” Mr Kuner said.

Euro Weekly News also spoke with Ms

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Graham-Harrison about her time researching Brexit and the expatriate community on the Costa del Sol. She sai d her exper i ence of com i ng t o Spain had been ‘great.’

“It’s always great to get out of the office and talk to people.

“I found there was a wide range of views on Brexit from talking to people whilst here,” Ms Graham-Harrison said.

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Bank stands by CEO decision THE president of Spanish bank Santander said the decision to backtrack on the appointment of Andrea Orcel as the company’s chief executive was difficult, but right.

Ana Botin said the cancellation of the appointment followed the ‘highest standards’ of corporate governance. She was speaking as the bank presented its annual results.

Botin said: “When we learned of the full amount of the contract we felt it was not acceptable, especially given our responsibilities to our shareholders, employees and to society in general.”

1 per cent

7 - 13 February 2019 The rate of inflation in Spain in January according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), less than December’s rate of 1.2 per cent data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) showed.

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Firm welfare payment call

GDP growth falls short TOTAL economic output (Gross Domestic Product, GDP) in Spain grew by 2.5 per cent last year, a 10th less than government predictions according to the National Institute for Statistics (INE).

Quarterly year-on-year growth amounted to 0.7 per cent between October and December, one-10th higher than the previous three quarters and above government predictions. The value of GDP stood at more than €1.2 trillion, INE data showed.

Economy Minister Nadia Calvino said Spain’s economy was growing faster than that of its neighbours.

By Joe Gerrard The growth of 0.7 per cent between October and December was driven by a rise in household purchasing of 0.5 per cent compared to the previous quarter.

Government spending increases of 1.2 per cent, the highest since the first quarter of 2015, also contributed to the rise.

Gross fixed capital formation, the amount spent by firms in investments on fixed assets, fell by 0.2 per cent after growing throughout the year.

Data for different sectors showed

farming grew by 5.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2018 while construction rose by 1.2 per cent and services by 0.8 per cent. Industrial output shrank by 0.9 per cent, INE data showed.

Exports grew by 1.9 per cent between October and December after falling by 0.9 per cent in the previous quarter. Imports grew by 1.1 per cent during the same period.

Last year marked the third in a row where GDP growth has slowed. It grew by 3 per cent year-on-year in 2017 and 3.2 per cent in 2016, according to INE data.

SPANISH Social Security Secretary Octavio Granado has said the government would like companies to help plug gaps in the welfare budget by paying more in contributions.

Granado said Spanish companies ought to be matching the level of contributions made by businesses in other European countries. Employer contributions in Spain total around 9.7 per cent of GDP compared to the European average of 10.4 per cent.

“We do not want the competitiveness of Spain to be based on low salaries and low prices,” Granado said.

H&M Spain sales grow

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Ebioss CEO steps down THE chief executive of Spanish energy firm Ebioss Luis Sanchez Angrill, has resigned from his position after reaching an agreement with board members as restructuring continues, the company said in a statement.

Profit fall

GROWTH: Sales rose by 2 per cent.

SWEDISH fashion store chain H&M saw its sales in Spain grow by 2 per cent between December 2017 and November 2018 to €710 million, the company has said.

The results come as the company recorded a total net profit of more than €1.2 billion during the same period, 22 per cent less than the year before.

H&M’s chief executive

Karl-Johan Persson said the fall came on the back of a ‘demanding’ year for the company but added it was on the right track.

It comes as H&M has been trying to improve logistics in a bid to cut costs and boost profits, the results of which are beginning to bear fruit, Persson added.

The firm currently has 172 stores in Spain.

SPANISH distribution company Logista netted a profit of €36 million between October and December last year, 1.9 per cent less than the same time in 2017, while revenues rose by 5 per cent to €2.4 billion according to company data.

Price plan DIA, one of Spain’s largest supermarkets, has announced it will cut prices on 500 of its own-brand products by up to 30 per cent while also seeking to increase capital by €600 mill i o n i n a b i d t o s t a v e o ff competition.

Stock market hits lows THE total value of shares on Spain’s stock exchange stood at more than €38.8 billion at the end of January, the lowest figure for that month in 12 years.

Spanish Stock Exchange (BME) data showed the figure was lower than the average for January of more than €84 billion between 2008 and 2018.

The total value of trading in 2018 was more than

€587 million, 10.5 per cent less than the year before and the lowest since 2003 according to BME data.

Market analyst Pablo Fernandez de Mosteyrin said uncertainty caused by the ongoing trade war sparked by US tariff hikes, Brexit and other factors were dampening trade. The IBEX index has recovered by 6.2 per cent since the start of 2019.

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Land Securities Group 867.90 Legal & General Group 260.90 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 57.78 London Stock Exchange Grp 4,572.00 Micro Focus International 1,477.00 Marks & Spencer Group 290.00 Mondi 1,850.25 Melrose 172.55 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 237.83 National Grid 837.25 NMC Health 2,578.00 Next 4,818.50 Ocado Group 989.10 Paddy Power Betfair 6,415.00 Prudential 1,504.00 Persimmon 2,393.50 Pearson 929.20 Reckitt Benckiser Group 5,887.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 242.50 Royal Dutch Shell 2,412.25 Royal Dutch Shell 2,425.50 RELX 1,703.50 Rio Tinto 4,160.50 Rightmove 475.68 Rolls-Royce Group 894.10 RSA Insurance Group 518.00 Rentokil Initial 342.90 Sainsbury (J) 287.60 Schroders 2,644.00 Sage Group (The) 634.50 Segro 648.70 Smurfit Kappa Group 2,184.00 Standard Life Aberdeen 255.15 Smith (DS) 337.80 Smiths Group 1,479.25 Scottish Mortgage Invstmnt Trst 484.70 Smith & Nephew 1,436.50 Spirax-Sarco Engineering 6,465.00 SSE 1,175.50 Standard Chartered 618.05 St James's Place 947.30 Severn Trent 1,985.75 Tesco 221.70 TUI AG 1,172.50 Taylor Wimpey 167.18 Unilever 4,085.50 United Utilities Group 830.00 Vodafone Group 138.70 John Wood Group 546.80 WPP Group 868.60 Whitbread 4,917.00

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Most Declined GRAVITY Co., Ltd. Infinera Corporation Tuesday Morning Corp.

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Pound strengthens despite Brexit uncertainty likely to propel Sterling higher.

Meanwhile EUR investors are likely to remain focused on data coming out of the Eurozone, with any additional signs of a slowdown or a more dovish outlook from the European Central Bank likely to drag on the euro.

F i n a l l y, t h e U S d o l l a r m a y come under increasing pressure this month, if fears begin to mount that the ongoing US government shutdown is dragging on US growth.

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Latest currency news The pound has found support in recent weeks, despite Brexit uncertainty only appearing to have heightened in the last month.

This upswing in Sterling has seen GBP/EUR climb from € 1 . 11 t o a r o u n d € 1 . 1 3 o v e r the last month.

At the same time, the GBP/USD exchange rate has risen from $1.26 to $1.28, although it also briefly plummeted to a 20-month low of $1.24

MOVEMENT: Potentially some miles left in the rising pound? on the way.

What’s been happening?

While it has remained volatile, the pound has consistently risen so far in 2019, l a rg e l y o n t h e b a c k o f d i m i n ishing fears of a no-deal Brexit.

This comes despite Theresa May’s Brexit deal being overwhelmingly rejected by Parliament as markets hope that MPs

will now exert more authority over the process; potentially pushing to stop Brexit altogether.

Meanwhile a run of gloomy data and fears that some of the Eurozone’s largest economies may be headed towards a recession has seen the euro struggle in recent weeks.

The US dollar has also given up ground this month follow-

ing a number of dovish signals from the Federal Reserve, with the US central bank now expected to adopt a more cautious approach to monetary policy in 2019.

What do you need to look out for?

Brexit is expected to continue to dominate the pound over the coming month, with a potential extension to Article 50

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT I TRULY do believe, that were I confronted with the individual who coined the word ‘Brexit’ I would happily abandon all my views on peace, love and compassion and take fiendish delight in strangling them with my bare hands!

Last week, I took the trouble to count how many times the word was mentioned on Alan Boulton’s Sky News programme; I actually lost count (and the will to live), after 36 utterances. But that, of course, is the whole idea is it not?

The ploy of the remoaner’s has always been to make us all so heartily sick of the whole mind-warping, utterly teeth-grinding caboodle, that we’ll accept any result which makes it simply go away (or go their way!).

Well I personally think they could well have shot themselves in the foot. The remainers’ petulant plan to create indecision and confusion in the British ranks, and particularly its politicians, has lulled the EU mob into a false sense of security.

In their arrogance and growing disdain for the UK, they are beginning to reveal their true colours, issuing statements and opinions which are showing the British public just what they truly do think of us.

Well I have news for all of them; the British

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A change in mood

BETTER OUT: Britain doesn’t need to be part of a ‘super state.’ bulldog can take considerable umbrage when mistaken for a mug. Particularly when it finds itself at the receiving end of insults from nations they never had much respect for in the first place.

There is a perceptible change of mood in the attitude of the Brits. People are beginning to question the true ambitions of the European

Union. They are beginning to realise that the forming of a ‘super state’ with its own army controlling all of Europe, in much the same manner as another historical despot attempted in the not too distant past, is no longer quite so ludicrous.

Well, with Germany on the brink of recession, Italy and Greece just about ready to

abandon ship, and a whole host of countries who were initially bribed to join the coalition now finding the money drying up, the outlook for the Union’s ambitions are beginning to look just about as bleak as they did 70-odd years ago.

As for the scare tactics being deployed by the big companies, threatening to abandon the UK should it leave the EU, let them. Most of them are monopolies, firmly enmeshed in the highly lucrative and elite Euro club. A bunch of profit-mongers, heavily involved in the plot to inveigle the whole of Europe into their greedy money-grabbing empires.

The last thing they want is competition from the rest of the world. Have no doubt, the minute it is established we are truly dumping this whole bunch of self-satisfying greedy egomaniacs, huge worldwide conglomerates will be queuing up to create business with a highly successful European country which is unshackled from the yoke of the Brussels bureaucrats and able to negotiate on its own terms.

The future’s bright. The future’s Brexit.

Keep the faith, Love Leapy.

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TECH FOR THE TIMID FROM software to malware to adware to freeware; it’s wearing keeping up with the wares in the techno world.

Hardware used to be the DIY tools everyone but me could use with ease.

Now it’s the lumps of plastic and metal the average westerner spends 5.9 hours a day using with digital media.

We all know it’s software which makes the hardware work. But ‘all the wares’ in today’s IT slang can denote anything ranging from shareware (from developers hoping to shame you into paying) to vapourware (announced prematurely as The Next Big Thing but still just a twinkle on a developer’s screen).

There’s malware which can do terrible things to your computer and your bank balance if you pay the ransom, to freeware which is exactly what it says on the tin, to the dubiously-named crapware: all that rubbish software pre-loaded on your new computer and which you will never, ever use, what were they thinking?

Adware lets you use the program

The way we ware So many wares, so little time, laments Terence Kennedy

HUMANWARE MEETS SOFTWARE: Accept or abort? or app in return (they hope) for glancing occasionally at the pop-up ads littering the interface.

Groupware is software which lets you share stuff, from documents to collaborative materials. Spyware lurks on your phone or computer and ‘phones home’ your habits to the bad guys, somewhere.

Courseware is that wonderful edu-

cational stuff we used to have to stay awake through the night to watch on Open University, but which can now teach us things at a time and place of our choosing.

At its best (as in a MOOC, or a Massive Open Online Course), courseware lets us learn things we could never have dreamed of studying pre-internet. At worst its origina-

tors will take your money, teach you next to nothing and then send you a diploma from the University of Bombay Railway Station.

Firmware is what drives your hardware, and feeware is a geeky term for commercial software. For junkware see bloatware see crapware, while fatware is bigger than it needs to be.

And for Turing’s sake is there no way to turn off those constant ‘upgrade now!’ pop-ups in nagware?

Pushware turns up on your device when you wanted to download something else. Obnoxiousware is just getting silly now. Scumware definitely doesn’t remove stains from the bath.

Nor does spamware promote processed meat.

Ultimately the most dangerous ware of all is humanware (yes it really is a term). Powered by wetware (the brain and nervous system), it’s also known disparagingly as liveware or warmware or even just meatware.

Though where does that leave a vegetarian programmer?

Good wares, bad warez CHANGE just one innocent letter in all the wares and it becomes a far darker affair entirely.

‘Warez’ covers the vast slew of copyrighted digital content copied and/or distributed illegally. Pirate a paid office suite, a movie or an MP3 and you’ve joined the renegade warez community.

Warez are downloaded at your peril, perhaps freighted with hidden, malicious coding which can wreak havoc on your device.

The most-pirated software on warez sites these days is Windows in its various flavours, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and with no sense of irony at all, antivirus programs.

But as the warez industry gets squeezed, the good news is ‘only’ 37 per cent of the software installed on our computers worldwide is now illegal.

Guilty as charged m’lud?

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LAURA PENN ‘PENN TO PAPER’ A BIG ‘thank you’ to all the people who responded to this column a few weeks ago when I wrote about the A-Z of Mallorca. It seems I am not alone in finding this island unique and fascinating and I was delighted by the response and suggestions.

If you missed it, when I first came to Mallorca I started to jot down in a notebook things which were new to me about the island; everything from sobrassada (spicy sausage) to suirells (whistles). This notebook grew, and was transferred onto computer and has now become quite a resource of local knowledge, though I say so myself!

Sam from Santa Ponsa even suggested I publish it as a book! Nice idea, but no one does books any more. Everything is online. Unless you have the luxury of two weeks on the beach, no one has time

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Do we rely on social media? to pore over a book. I was recently asked to proofread a 380-page novel and it was hard going. My eyes were out on sticks by the end of it. It made me realise my attention span has shrunk to the size of a Facebook post.

Everybody’s has!

One of the things campmates in the jungle in the TV show ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get me Out of Here’ noticed, was how much they didn’t miss their mobile phones. Before they entered the jungle, most of the celebs (particularly the young ones) were concerned how they would fare without social media. By the end of it, almost all agreed they had appreciated not being addicted to their mobiles and how they had enjoyed actually talking to each other.

It made me realise a thing or two, like how I used to check social media before getting out of bed. How I used to use the phone screen as an excuse to

Nora Johnson

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist.

To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

LAST week I wrote about self-improvement obsessions which gripped the UK in January like Veganuary, dry January and ‘clothes sobriety.’

January’s got a lot to answer for, hasn’t it?

With New Year’s resolutions already starting to founder, we’re then hit by Blue Monday, reckoned to be the most depressing day of the year, and it’s a long time ‘til spring! Well, to this list, add self-help books.

The annual chart for audio books recently issued by Audible (part of Amazon), shows that more than a quarter of the top 50 are self-help books, all but two of which are by men. Unlike e-books, bought most commonly by women, audio books are, apparently, the domain of young, urban men.

As a woman, I think men in general are in a particularly difficult period due to #MeToo and similar movements, and it’s great they’re seeking to better understand themselves, how to take control of their lives and be as happy and successful as possible. This is only good news for all of us; men and women.

Generally, though, isn’t the secret to life being happy with your lot? You don’t really need the latest kitchen/car/holiday/lifestyle. Just go for a walk with the dog, pop into your local

SOCIAL MEDIA: Phone distraction has become an addiction. avoid making eye contact with people in cafes. If you look around any public space you will see people staring at a mini screen, not each other.

I have even seen entire families out to dinner, all of them looking at tablets/phones and not each other. Psychologists warn that even having your phone on the table is a mental distraction as you are drawn to it as a reminder of all the other things you are not doing.

A team of cognitive anthropologists studying the ‘dysfunctional’ use of smart devices has found ‘our dependence on technology likely stems from a desire to connect with other people.’ Presumably the people sitting with us don’t count.

Worrying research published in 2017 revealed we reach for our smartphones around 4,000 times a year for no apparent reason. More than one in three people think they are addicted

The January blues: over at last for another year

to checking their phone with the average user spending nearly an hour each day staring at their mobile.

It’s not all bad; you can learn a lot from Google and it’s great for fact-checking so you look smarter than you are. Personally, I cherish Google Maps or I would still be lost in a banana plantation in New South Wales!

I would say mobile phones are the biggest social change in my life time; or should that be the biggest anti-social change?

You can hear more from the A-Z of Mallorca on my radio show this Sunday but for now, here is ‘E’ for ‘Ensaimada.’

This most traditional of all Mallorca pastries originated in the Middle East and brought to the island by the Moors, although this is hotly contested.

The first written references to this tasty treat date back to the 17th century. Shaped in the form of a coil is a mix made of flour, water, sugar and eggs

with pork lard fat instead of butter. The lard is named ‘saim’ in Catalan from the Arabic ‘sham’ meaning fat.

There is the plain version, often sprinkled with icing sugar, a savoury version covered in sobrassada sausage and pumpkin (called Tallades) and sweet versions such as Crema (egg cream), or Cabell d’angel (filled with the stringy bits of a pumpkin cooked with sugar).

Large ensaimadas can be bought as gifts and are sold in octagonal pizza-style boxes.

Although you can find them in patisseries all over the island, only the bakeries displaying the official ‘Indicacio Geogra fica Protegida Ensaimada de Mallorca’ plaque can claim to be the real deal.

Laura Penn hosts The Sunshine Club every Sunday 10am - 12 noon on Mallorca Sunshine Radio. www.mallorca sunshineradio.com. email laura@mallorca sunshineradio.com.

LEGALLY SPEAKING

Can he get SIP card?

I confess that I am one of those UK false residents living mostly in Spain without any Spanish documentation at all, not even the European Union citizen residence paper. Now with Brexit coming up, I am concerned about health care.

I live in the Valencian Region and people tell me I can apply for an SIP card to get healthcare here, and that I only need a certificate of ‘empadronamiento’ in my town and my passport. Is this true?

R R (Costa Blanca)

SELF-HELP: Growing in popularity. pub/bar for a beer, and make the most of life.

Now January’s over, I challenge everyone to lose the blues and make a new start. But all is not lost! At least we’ve got David Cameron’s memoirs to look forward to; the ones he’s busy scribbling in his £25,000 ‘shepherd’s hut’ (and expected to net £1.5m), about how he authorised the referendum which has left the rest of us in such a mess. Politics is so depressing at the moment, a bit of a laugh is the least he owes us.

I wonder what he’s going to call his masterpiece? ‘I did it my way’? ‘Striking it rich’?

‘Nice work if you can get it’? Any ideas? Answers on a postage stamp, please. No, not a postcard; about time Dave was cut down to size...

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In principle this David Searl i s correct . You You and the Law may need t o show t hat in Spain you have lived in the Valencian Region for one year. The SIP stands for Sistema de Informacion Poblacional, the System of Information regarding the Population.

Every resident of the Valencian Region is supposed to have one, which enables the authorities to plan their services. Even a newborn baby gets a SIP. Basically, it is a census. The SIP is now being changed to a new model card and called a TSI-SIP or a Tarjeta Sanitaria Individual. Let us know how you get on.

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

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THURSDAY - 7 FEBRUARY

7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Fraud Squad NHS 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45pm Claimed and Shamed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Moving On 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm The Farmers' Country Showdown 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Eat Well for Less 10:00pm Death in Paradise 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News 11:45pm Question Time

7:30am Wanted Down Under Revisited 8:15am Fraud Squad NHS 9:00am Great British Menu 9:30am Great Alaskan Railroad Journeys 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pmBBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm Coast 3:00pm Britain and the Sea 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Made in Great Britain 9:00pm Back in Time for School 10:00pmHospital 11:00pmBetter Things 11:25pmRomesh: Talking to Comedians Romesh Ranganathan hangs out in a Pie and Mash Shop and hits-up Rachel Parris.

11:30pmNewsnight 12:10am Weather

8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm Top of the Pops 1987 9:00pm Wonders of Life 10:00pm Our Classical Century 11:00pm Britain's Treasure Islands 12:00am Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero 1:00am Top of the Pops 1987 1:30am One-Hit Wonders at the BBC 2:30am Wonders of Life 3:30am Our Classical Century Music documentary series.

4:30am Handmade on the Silk Road Series about traditional crafts along the ancient trade route of the Silk Road.

5:00am This is BBC Four

9:30am Lorraine 10:25amThe Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London The latest news and weather from London and the South East.

7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Tonight 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm The Cruise: Shanghai to Sydney 10:00pm Confessions of a Serial Killer with Piers Morgan 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm The Late Debate

7:20am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 8:10am Dress to Impress 9:00am Emmerdale 9:25am Coronation Street 10:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20am Superstore 12:15pm Dress to Impress 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:50pm Take Me Out 7:00pm Take Me Out: The Gossip 8:00pm You've Been Framed!

8:30pm You've Been Framed!

9:00pm Quantum of Solace 10:00pm FYI Daily 10:05pmQuantum of Solace 11:10pm Family Guy 11:40pm Family Guy 12:10am Family Guy 12:40am American Dad!

7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Heartbeat 9:00am Murder, She Wrote 10:00am Judge Judy 10:30am Judge Judy 10:55am Judge Judy 11:25am On the Buses 11:55am On the Buses 12:35pm Rising Damp 1:05pm George and Mildred 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Midsomer Murders 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Vera 11:00pm Law and Order: UK 12:00am Law and Order: UK 1:05am Scott and Bailey

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King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Undercover Boss USA Channel 4 News Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Find it, Fix it, Flog it Countdown A Place in the Sun The £100k Drop Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Secret Life of the Zoo Hunted Flirty Dancing First Dates Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

9:05am Digby Dragon 9:20am Floogals 9:40am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:55am Shimmer and Shine 10:05am The Secret Life of Puppies 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pmNightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pmA Stranger with My Kids 5:00pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Dog Rescuers: Best in Show 9:00pm Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 11:00pmBad Girls Behind Bars 12:05am Sabotage

12:45pm Claimed and Shamed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Moving On 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm The Farmers' Country Showdown 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Celebrity Mastermind 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm A Question of Sport 10:00pm Would I Lie to You? 10:30pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show 12:25am Cuckoo

7:30am Wanted Down Under Revisited 8:15am Fraud Squad NHS 9:00am Antiques Roadshow 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm Coast 2:35pm Reel History of Britain 3:05pm A Taste of Britain 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Mastermind 8:30pm Eurovision: You Decide 10:00pm Humpback Whales: A Detective Story 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight 12:00am Weather 12:05am Front Row Late 12:45am Better Things 1:05am Angela Carter: Of Wolves and Women 2:05am Panorama

5:00am This is BBC Four 7:58pm This is BBC Four 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Top of the Pops 1987 9:00pm A Blackpool Big Band Boogie 10:00pm Top of the Pops A bumper crop of hits from the TOTP archive showcasing an exciting year on the pop charts.

11:00pm The Defiant Ones Music documentary series. The Defiant Ones comes to BBC Four as a sixpart series.

11:40pm The Defiant Ones 12:25am Hits, Hype and Hustle: An Insider's Guide to the Music Business

8:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:40am Frasier 10:10am Frasier 10:40am Frasier 11:10am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05pm Undercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Sun, Sea and Selling Houses 2:05pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast 10:00pm 8 Out of Cats Does Countdown 11:00pm The Last Leg 12:05am Rude Tube 1:05am The Real Football Fan Show

9:05am Digby Dragon 9:20am Floogals 9:40am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:55am Shimmer and Shine 10:05am The Secret Life of Puppies 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm The Wrong Nanny 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Do the Right Thing 9:00pm Secret Scotland 10:00pm Posh Hotels with Sally and Nigel 11:00pm The Double Life of George Michael

The Chase The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder Drama series about the shady dealings of a loveable rogue.

12:35pm The Professionals 1:45pm Snooker 6:15pm Quincy, M.E. 7:15pm River Monsters 7:45pm Snooker 11:45pmDeath Wish 2 Violent action sequel starring Charles Bronson and Jill Ireland, 1982.

12:45am FYI Daily Latest news from the world of entertainment.

12:50amDeath Wish 2 Violent action sequel starring Charles Bronson and Jill Ireland, 1982.

7:00am Live European Tour Golf 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Match Centre 12:00pmMatch Centre 1:00pm Sky Sports News 2:00pm Sky Sports News 3:00pm Sky Sports News 4:00pm Sky Sports News 5:00pm Info not available 8:00pm Live Premier League Darts 11:30pmSky Sports News at Ten 12:00am Sky Sports News 1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Live NBA: La Lakers @ Boston 4:30am Sky Sports News 5:00am Live European Tour Golf

6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm 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 Jeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Grantchester 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm Through the Keyhole 12:45am Small Fortune

10:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20am Superstore 11:50am Superstore 12:15pm Dress to Impress 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed!

2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:50pm Take Me Out 7:00pm Take Me Out: The Gossip 8:00pm Ultimate You've Been Framed!

Gold 9:00pm Skyfall 10:05pm FYI Daily 10:10pm Skyfall 11:50pm Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:50am American Dad! 1:20am American Dad! 1:50am The Cleveland Show 2:15am Release the Hounds 3:15am Teleshopping

7:55am Heartbeat 9:00am Murder, She Wrote 10:00am Judge Judy 10:30am Judge Judy 10:55am Judge Judy 11:25am On the Buses 11:55am On the Buses 12:30pm Rising Damp 1:05pm George and Mildred 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:50pm Midsomer Murders 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm Doc Martin 11:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 1:05am Agatha Christie's Poirot 3:05am Liverpool 1

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World of Sport The Chase The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Professionals Snooker Quincy, M.E. River Monsters River Monsters Snooker Crimson Tide FYI Daily Crimson Tide Better Late Than Never 3:35am World of Sport 3:45am ITV4 Nightscreen Text-based information service.

4:00am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

10:30am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Football Centre 12:00pm Football Centre 1:00pm Football Centre 2:00pm Football Centre 3:00pm Football Centre 4:00pm Football Centre 5:00pm Info not available 8:00pm Football 11:15pm The Debate Live 12:15am Sky Sports News 1:00am Live NBA: Denver @ Philadelphia The Philadelphia 76ers take on Denver Nuggets at Wells Fargo Center in the NBA. 3:30am Live European Tour Golf Day three of the 2019 ISPS Handa Vic Open from the 13th Beach Golf Club in Victoria, Australia.

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Moffat and Gatiss reveal when Dracula series starts fangs. With the project known to be in development for a couple of years now, it looks like the Dracula cameras are finally being readied for action.

Speaking at the Radio Times Covers Party recently, the writing pair were asked for an update on the situation, with Moffat noting: “We are shooting soon - but obviously, we’re n o t t e l l i n g y o u w h e n . Ve r y soon.” “We’re not telling you where or when,” added Gatiss. “ I t ’s t h e u s u a l g a m e . ” M e a n w h i l e , M o ff a t h a s p r e v i o u s l y admitted that the classic vampire story will be reinvented ‘in a Sherlock-y way, but not in exactly the same way.’

Richard Shanley T H E B B C ’s a d a p t a t i o n o f Dracula will commence shooting ‘very soon,’ according to the screenwriters Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat.

The duo are bringing Bram Stoker ’s iconic blood-drinker to the small screen (which will be streamed via Netflix for everyone outside of the UK), having previously rehashed Sherlock Holmes into a show which catapulted leading man Benedict Cumberbatch towards stardom.

Dracula will see Danish actor Claes Bang slip under the cloak and brandish the

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DRACULA: Moffat (left) and Gatiss have teamed up again.

Spanish as she is spoke Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

MONICA OLTRA, vice-president of the Valencian Community’s regional government, was in good company when a security guard at the Fitur tourism trade fair reproved her for speaking Valenciano.

When the first Borgia pope, Callixtus III, arrived in Rome in 1455, there were grumbles in the corridors of Vatican power that more Valenciano was heard there than Latin.

Still, the Italians have much to thank the Xativa-born Borja clan for: they also took Valencian coca with them to Rome, thus giving them the pizza.

Heroic tradition AS in the UK, there is still coal in Spain’s mines but it cannot compete pricewise with imports from Poland or Colombia.

Thatcher apart, it is incomprehensible that any government or society could begrudge the money that miners earn although they deserve every cent and penny of it.

Despite the government’s efforts to keep Spain’s mines open the last recently closed in Leon, not long before the day when members of the Hunosa Rescue Brigade reached the body of two-year-old Julen.

Notwithstanding the advanced technology that was used to locate Julen, in the end eight men - miners and engineers - had

to take it in turns to break through the rock to reach him.

Ironically, those eight men are now out of jobs and although they have been applauded for their vital role in the Totalan rescue, how many have given a moment’s thought to the closed mines in Leon, Asturias and Teruel?

Word play THEY’RE at it again. It has been suggested that instead of referring to Los Reyes when referring to Felipe VI and his consort Letizia, it would be less sexist to refer to El Rey y La Reina.

So what’s wrong with Los monarcas? Talk about gender-neutral: we’ve got the masculine los and the feminine-looking monarcas with a little bit of everything to keep everyone happy.

Dark Ages vocabulary THE ex-members of Cataluña’s regional government who declared the Unilateral Declaration of Independence on October 27 in 2017 aren’t being tried for defending their rights, as the separatists claim.

On the contrary, it’s maintained that they were wresting them away from the 50 per cent of Catalans who do not want independence.

All of which is true, but the argument would look infinitely more convincing if they were tried for infringing the Constitution and not rebellion and sedition.

Spain might be a democracy but the judiciary’s vocabulary belongs to the Dark Ages.

PEDRO SANCHEZ: Prepared for the regional elections in May.

Seeing red CIUDADANOS leader Albert Rivera has a ‘visceral dislike’ of Pedro Sanchez, the current president of the Spanish government, insiders maintain. He is making it known that any alliances following the municipal and regional elections next May will depend on Sanchez’s presence - or absence.

Sanchez, Rivera is saying, is on the other side of the red line beyond which he is not prepared to go.

Funny that, when Vox’s leader in Andalucia was not.

And the trouble with red lines is that people who draw them often find that they’ve painted themselves into a corner.

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SATURDAY - 9 FEBRUARY

7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Tom Kerridge's Fresh Start 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Six Nations Build-Up 3:00pm Six Nations Rugby Union 5:30pm Final Score 6:25pm Escape to the Country 7:25pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

7:35pm Regional News 7:40pm Weather 7:45pm Pointless 8:35pm The Greatest Dancer 10:10pm Casualty 11:00pm BBC News 11:15pm Weather 11:20pm Match of the Day 12:45am Man Like Mobeen 1:10am In the Dark Half

9:00am Top Class 9:30am The Dog Ate My Homework 10:00am Deadly on a Mission: Pole to Pole 10:30am Nature's Microworlds 11:00am Natural World 12:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:00pm Rick Stein's Long Weekends 2:00pm Food and Drink 2:30pm Talking Pictures 3:00pm Jane Eyre 4:30pm Money for Nothing 5:00pm Nature's Epic Journeys 6:00pm City in the Sky 7:00pm Back in Time for School 8:00pm River Walks 8:30pm Dad's Army 9:00pm Humpback Whales: A Detective Story 10:00pm David Bowie: Finding Fame 11:30pm Mayans M.C. 12:20am Mayans M.C. 1:20am Up There

8:05am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series 8:30am Scrambled!

8:35am The Tom and Jerry Show 8:50am The Powerpuff Girls 9:10am Toonmarty 9:30am Ultimate SpiderMan v the Sinister Six 10:05am Mighty Magiswords 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:35pm Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen 1:35pm ITV Lunchtime News 1:40pm Dancing on Ice 3:35pm The Chase 4:30pm ITV Evening News 4:45pm Regional News and Weather 5:00pm Six Nations Live 8:00pm Small Fortune 9:00pm The Voice UK 10:30pm Through the Keyhole 11:30pm ITV News 11:45pm Rocky III 1:40am Jackpot247

9:35am Coronation Street Omnibus A weekly catchup of all the goings-on in Weatherfield.

12:30pm The Voice UK 2:00pm Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule Comedy panel show.

2:30pm Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule 3:00pm You've Been Framed!

3:35pm You've Been Framed!

4:40pm Scooby-Doo! 5:40pm FYI Daily 5:45pm Scooby-Doo! 6:25pm Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope 7:25pm FYI Daily 7:30pm Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope 9:00pm Spectre 10:15pm FYI Daily 10:20pm Spectre 11:50pm Family Guy 12:20am Family Guy 12:50am American Dad!

8:00pm Wild Brazil Three-part nature documentary.

This intimate journey into the heart of Brazil concludes.

9:00pm Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities 10:00pmSafe Harbour Detective Carly Segan,(Tracy Gold), is investigating the Satanic murders of young women who all seem to have one thing in common... their time at a place called 'Safe Harbor'.

11:00pmSafe Harbour 11:55pmBowie at Glastonbury 2000 12:45am TOTP 1987 1:15am TOTP 1987 1:30am The Defiant Ones 2:10am The Defiant Ones 3:20am Handmade on the Silk Road 3:55am Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities

7:05am King of Queens 7:30am King of Queens 7:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:20am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:10am The Big Bang Theory 9:35am The Big Bang Theory 10:05am The Big Bang Theory 10:30am The Simpsons 12:55pm Four in a Bed 3:30pm A Place in the Sun 4:30pm Sun, Sea and Brides to be 5:30pm Location, Location, Location 6:35pm The Secret Life of the Zoo 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Hidden Britain

by Drone 9:00pm Great British Car Journeys 10:00pm Taken 11:50pm Dredd 1:35am The Last Leg

7:25am 7:45am 8:15am 8:45am

7:00am The Professionals 8:05am The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 9:15am The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 10:30am ITV Racing: The Opening Show 11:30am Ironside 12:35pm Columbo Classic murder mystery.

2:10pm World of Sport 2:30pm ITV Racing Live Coverage of horse racing from all over the UK including the major events.

5:00pm Columbo: Dagger of the Mind 7:00pm Mr. Bean 7:30pm Snooker v Darts 7:45pm Snooker 12:15am Fire Down Below Action thriller starring Steven Seagal and Kris Kristofferson, 1997.

1:15am FYI Daily

9:15am 9:50am 11:35am 1:35pm 3:40pm 5:40pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 12:00am

2:00am 2:30am 2:55am 3:20am 3:30am

Royal Stories Rising Damp Rising Damp George and Mildred George and Mildred Carry on Henry Midsomer Murders Midsomer Murders Midsomer Murders Agatha Christie's Poirot Midsomer Murders Midsomer Murders Vera Detective drama based on characters created by crime writer Ann Cleeves.

Classic Emmerdale Classic Emmerdale Classic Emmerdale ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

TV LISTING

SUNDAY - 10 FEBRUARY

10:55am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:05am Garfield 12:35pm Getting Even with Dad 2:45pm Honey, I Shrunk the Kids 4:35pm Grounded 6:25pm Mulan Disney animated adventure, based on a classic Chinese folktale, about a brave young woman who wants to save the life of her ageing and ailing father who she knows is bound to be killed in a battle against an invading army's leader.

8:00pm 5 News 8:05pm Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly 9:00pm Digging Up Britain's Past 10:00pm Drain the Oceans 11:00pm Bellator

7:00am Breakfast 9:30am Match of the Day 11:00am The Andrew Marr Show 12:00pm Sunday Politics 12:30pm The Big Questions 1:30pm Homes Under the Hammer 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Songs of Praise 2:50pm Porridge 3:20pm Bargain Hunt 4:20pm Money for Nothing 5:05pm Escape to the Country 5:50pm Pointless 6:35pm BBC News 6:50pm Regional News 6:55pm Weather 7:00pm Countryfile 8:00pm Antiques Roadshow 9:00pm Call the Midwife 10:00pm British Academy Film Awards 2019 12:00am BBC News 12:20am Regional News 12:25am Weather 12:30am The Women's Football Show

8:05am A to Z of TV Gardening 8:50am Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein 9:20am The Instant Gardener 10:05am Countryfile 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm Mary Berry Cooks 1:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure 2:00pm Talking Pictures 2:55pm The Man Who Would be King 5:00pm Earth's Natural Wonders 6:00pm Ski Sunday 7:00pm Six Nations Rugby Special 8:00pm The Five Billion Pound Super Sewer 9:00pm Dragons' Den 10:00pm Africa with Ade Adepitan 11:00pm Match of the Day 2 12:00am Rugby Union 12:30am Insert Name Here 1:00am John Carter 3:00am Question Time 4:00am Holby City

7:00am Live European Tour Golf 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Live - Soccer Am 12:30pm Football 4:00pm Cricket 11:00pm Cricket 11:30pm Live NBA: San Antonio @ Utah The Utah Jazz meet the San Antonio Spurs at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in the NBA. 1:30am Sky Sports News All the news from the Premier League and beyond.

2:00am Live European Tour Golf Day four of the 2019 ISPS Handa Vic Open from the 13th Beach Golf Club in Victoria, Australia.

8:30am Scrambled!

8:35am The Tom and Jerry Show 8:50am Ben 10 9:10am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series 9:30am Spy School 10:05am Mighty Magiswords 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Parveen's Indian Kitchen 11:30am This Morning On Sunday 12:30pm Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen 1:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 1:45pm The Voice UK 3:15pm Six Nations Live 6:30pm ITV Evening News 6:50pm Regional News and Weather 7:00pm Dancing on Ice 9:00pm Info not available 11:00pm ITV News 11:20pm Martin Clunes: Islands of America 12:15am Cold Feet 1:15am Jackpot247 4:00am Amazing Greys 4:50am ITV Nightscreen

7:35am You've Been Framed!

8:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:40am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:35pm Catchphrase 2:20pm You've Been Framed!

2:50pm You've Been Framed!

3:20pm Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 4:20pm FYI Daily 4:25pm Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 5:25pm Finding Nemo 6:25pm FYI Daily 6:30pm Finding Nemo 7:25pm Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back 8:25pm FYI Daily 8:30pm Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back 10:00pm Ibiza Weekender 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am American Dad! 12:55am American Dad!

8:00pm Masters of the Pacific Coast: The Tribes of the American Northwest 9:00pm Discovering...

The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra Benjamin Britten.

10:00pm The Final Frontier? A Horizon Guide to the Universe 11:00pm The Sky at Night A look at the world of astronomy.

11:30pm Britten's War Requiem: Staging a Masterpiece 12:30am Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 ¾) 1:30am Leningrad and the Orchestra That Defied Hitler 3:00am Discovering...

The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

7:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:35am The Simpsons 9:00am The Simpsons 9:30am The Simpsons 10:00am The Simpsons 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm The Simpsons 2:30pm The Simpsons 3:00pm The Simpsons 3:30pm The Simpsons 3:55pm Ice Age: The Meltdown 5:40pm Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Escape to the Chateau 9:00pm George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 10:00pm SAS: Who Dares Wins 11:00pm 8 Out of Cats Does Countdown 12:00am Hunted 1:05am Walter Presents: Ride Upon the Storm 2:15am This is 40

6:10am 6:35am 7:00am 10:45am

7:00am Rising Damp 7:25am Rising Damp 7:50am George and Mildred 8:20am George and Mildred 8:50am Heartbeat 9:55am Heartbeat 11:00am Love Your Garden 12:00pm Carry on Abroad 1:50pm Midsomer Murders 3:50pm Midsomer Murders 5:55pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 7:00pm Midsomer Murders 9:00pm The Durrells Drama series based on Gerald Durrell's Corfu memoirs including My Family and Other Animals.

10:00pm The Durrells 11:00pm Cameraman to the Queen 12:05am Joanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian Adventure

7:00am Pawn Stars 7:25am The Motorbike Show 8:25am The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 9:30am The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 10:40am Kojak 11:40am Columbo: Dagger of the Mind 1:45pm Snooker 6:15pm Pawn Stars 6:40pm Mr. Bean 7:10pm Mr. Bean 7:45pm Snooker Coverage of the Snooker World Grand Prix tournaments.

12:15am Senna Sports documentary directed by Asif Kapadia, 2010.

1:15am FYI Daily 1:20am Senna 2:25am The Sweeney 3:35am World of Sport 3:45am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:00am Teleshopping

7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Cricket New Zealand host India at Seddon Park in Hamilton in the third and final T20 in their series.

This is the final match in the series between the sides.

11:30am Sky Sports News 12:00pm Sky Sports News 12:30pm Football 1:45pm Live Renault Super Sunday 4:30pm Live Renault Super Sunday 8:00pm Cricket 11:00pm Live PGA Tour Golf 12:30am Sky Sports News 1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Sky Sports News 3:00am Sky Sports News 4:00am Sky Sports News

11:00am

11:15am 11:45am 12:10pm 12:45pm 1:15pm 1:50pm 2:20pm 2:50pm 3:15pm 3:50pm 5:45pm 7:30pm 9:55pm 10:00pm

11:30pm

1:50am

HouseBusters Wildlife SOS Milkshake!

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends 13 Going on 30 A Cinderella Story Jupiter Ascending 5 News Greatest Chocolate Ads of All Time There's Something About Mary When Demolitions Go Wrong

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Behind THE MUSIC

BREXIT

V L James | vljcomms@gmail.com | Facebook: @vljamesinfo

Skweeze me Pleeze me

SLADE: A unique band. one singles (they were the first band to have three records go straight in at number one).

Their popularity waned in the late 1970’s, but in 1980 they were asked to stand in for Ozzy at the Reading Rock Festival.

A triumphant performance cemented their place in rock history.

The great Trump mystery Mike Senker In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man ROGER J STONE JR, a long-time adviser to Teflon Don is yet another Trump adviser/official to be charged in the special counsel investigation.

Robert S Mueller III, who is investigating possible links between the Trump campaign and Russian officials, has issued more than 100 criminal counts against at least 28 people and three companies. Of that number, at least 10 have been found guilty and are in prison.

We aren’t talking about low-profile people either; his lawyers and top advisors are included in that number. About 26 members of his staff have been fired; a number no other President has achieved.

The man tweets so many lies, it is impossible to count. So my question is, what am I missing? How is this man still president?

He has caved in on shutting down all the government workers.

He will never get the money for the wall, yet he’s still there. He’s a racist, homophobic, misogynist yet he’s still there

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FOR people around my age (born in the late 1960’s), our first experience of pop music involved having to listen to your parents records from the 1950’s and 1960’s.

The Beatles, The Stones, The Who, or if you were really unlucky, Herman’s Hermits!

I was lucky in that when I was maybe four or five my dad brought home the album ‘Slayed by Slade.’ For years it was my favourite album; I played it to death. Yes, I could use the record player at that age!

Slade were an amazing proposition. Not exactly pretty boys, a singer who looked old, mad dress sense… but boy could they write and play a tune.

Noddy Holder’s voice, Dave Hill’s guitar and hats, Jim Lea’s bass and violin and Don Powell’s drumming all added up to a unique band.

Slade ended up being the most successful British band of the 1970’s with six number

rambling day in day out on Twitter calling people names like a kid in a school playground.

What does he have to do to be kicked out? He is a snake, oil-salesman and a liar with zero empathy for anyone. He even treats his wife like some menial staff member, not even sharing an umbrella with her.

He has to go down in history as the worst US president ever. Astonishing!

Who do British politicians think they are fooling when walking round a hospital or a school? Does Matt Hancock really think that we believe because he has his jacket off, his sleeves rolled up and his tie tucked in that he has been there cleaning the loos or doing some kind of manual labour?

We know their PR advisors are telling them to do it. Why are we treated like idiots?

I saw it on the news the other day and there they were, walking around like they had turned up to do a shift when we all know, all they do is pay lip-service to the major problems the UK has with the NHS and schools.

If you are going to be filmed walking around, it’s fine with me if you have your jacket on, mate; I know you are doing sweet FA about anything. Jacket off will not fool me or anybody else.

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THE United Kingdom will leave the European Union on March 29, 2019, resulting in a number of significant changes which will affect individuals and businesses.

To stay abreast of the Brexit progress and its implications, there are a number of websites, recommended or written by the British government, which are updated as new information becomes available.

*Official information for British people moving to and living in Spain, including Brexit guidance, residency, healthcare and driving, can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-spain The site contains current, official information, and was last updated on January 29. *Information about EU exit, including the article 50 process, negotiations and announcements about policy changes as a result of Brexit is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/brexit Topics covered range from preparing your business for when the UK leaves the EU to living in Europe after Brexit. *Another useful government led site is ‘Prepare for EU Exit’ which contains information about how to prepare and the steps that may need to be taken by individuals and businesses.

This includes everything from passports, driving licences and flying within the EU to banking and selling online.

To see more, visit: https://euexit.campaign.gov.uk/ *The implications of a ‘no deal’ scenario are outlined at the dedicated government website: https://www.gov.uk/search?q=no+deal+scenario While leaving the EU with a deal remains the government’s top priority, it must plan for every eventuality, including a ‘no deal.’ As such the guidance explains the rights of UK nationals in the EU to benefits and pensions, advice for pet travel, the impact on the regulation of medicines and medical devices, amongst other issues. *The Spanish government has launched a dedicated ‘Prepared for Brexit’ website which provides information for residents and businesses alike, not only about the implications but also contingency measures that are being adopted at both national and international levels. The site is in English. http://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/brexit/Paginas/index.aspx?fbclid=I wAR3X5YV5IjNeP5MqUy4cxSiD4POiAfXT6o4QD1z96s0sfcLMHEoSY KVFsdM *For those covered under the Spanish social security system, there is advice on requesting or renewing a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) on the official home page: https://sede.seg-social.gob.es (The Spanish government’s dedicated social security website in English).

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TV LISTING

TUESDAY - 12 FEBRUARY

MONDAY - 11 FEBRUARY 4:05pm Escape to the Country 4:50pm The Best House in Town 5:35pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm MasterChef 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Have I Got a Bit More Old News for You

3:15pm Collectaholics 4:15pm Alaska: Earth's Frozen Kingdom 5:15pm How Earth Made Us 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Made in Great Britain 9:00pm Only Connect 9:30pm University Challenge 10:00pmInside Europe: Ten Years of Turmoil 11:00pmTwo Doors Down 11:30pmNewsnight 12:10am Weather

8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo Five-part series focusing on how important the railways were in the conflic.

9:00pm Coast Great Guides 10:00pmA Very British History: Romany Gypsies 11:00pmStoryville 12:35am The Art That Made Mexico: Paradise, Power and Prayers 1:35am The Art of Spain

3:10pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm

Countdown A Place in the Sun The £100k Drop Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm HS2: The Great Train Robbery Channel 4 Dispatches 9:30pm Secret Lives of Slim People 10:00pmFamous and Fighting Crime 11:00pmThe Making of Me 12:00am 999: What's Your Emergency?

3:15pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

Boyfriend Killer Friends Friends 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Premiership Rugby Cup Highlights 9:00pmTraffic Cops 10:00pmBuilding the Channel Tunnel: Race to the Finish 11:00pmRaw Recruits: Squaddies at 16 12:05am Gypsies on Benefits and Proud

3:15pm A Place to Call Home 4:10pm Escape to the Country 4:55pm The Best House in Town 5:40pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Shetland 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Inside the Real Saudi Arabia: Wave

3:15pm Collectaholics 4:15pm Alaska: Earth's Frozen Kingdom 5:15pm How Earth Made Us 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Made in Great Britain 9:00pm My Million Pound Menu 10:00pmThe Great British Sewing Bee 11:00pmMock the Week 11:30pmNewsnight 12:10am Weather

8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 9:00pm British History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley 10:00pmDark Son: The Hunt for a Serial Killer 11:30pmJames May's Big Ideas 12:30am Bright Lights, Brilliant Minds: A Tale of Three Cities 1:30am The Brits Who Built the Modern World

3:10pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm

Countdown A Place in the Sun The £100k Drop Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm The Political Slots 9:00pm How the Other Kids Live 10:00pm24 Hours in A&E 11:00pmCatastrophe 11:35pmNaked Attraction 12:35am SAS: Who Dares Wins

3:20pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm The Martin Lewis Money Show 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Cold Feet 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather

1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pmThe Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:50pm Take Me Out 7:00pm Take Me Out: The Gossip 8:00pm You've Been Framed!

9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Superstore 10:00pmFamily Guy 11:00pmThe Stand Up Sketch Show

1:05pm George and Mildred 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Midsomer Murders 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Endeavour 11:00pmScott and Bailey

12:20pmThe Professionals 1:30pm The Avengers 2:35pm Kojak 3:35pm Quincy, M.E. 4:35pm Minder 5:45pm The Professionals 6:50pm The Sweeney 7:55pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 9:00pm River Monsters 10:00pmJeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers 11:05pmSafe House 12:10am FYI Daily The latest news from the world of entertainment.

11:00am Football Centre 12:00pmFootball Centre 1:00pm Football Centre 2:00pm Sky Sports News 2:30pm Cricket 8:00pm Football 12:00am Sky Sports News All the news from the Premier League and beyond.

1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Live WWE Late Night Raw 5:15am Sky Sports News

6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Call the Cleaners 9:00pm This Time Next Year 10:00pm Martin Clunes: Islands of America 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm Regional News and Weather

3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:50pm Take Me Out 7:00pm Take Me Out: The Gossip 8:00pm You've Been Framed!

8:30pm You've Been Framed!

9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Superstore 10:00pm Hell's Kitchen 11:00pmCelebrity Juice 12:00am Family Guy

2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Midsomer Murders 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pmDCI Banks 12:00am DCI Banks

9:05am Quincy, M.E. 10:05am Minder 11:15am The Sweeney 12:20pmThe Professionals 1:30pm The Avengers 2:35pm Kojak 3:35pm Quincy, M.E. 4:45pm Minder 5:50pm The Professionals 6:55pm The Sweeney 8:00pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 9:00pm Bad Move 9:30pm Bad Move 10:00pmBenidorm 11:00pm Death Wish 2 12:00am FYI Daily

11:00am Sky Sports News 12:00pmSky Sports News 12:30pmSportswomen 1:00pm Sky Sports News 2:00pm Sky Sports News 2:30pm Cricket 11:00pmCricket 11:30pmThe Debate - Live 12:15am Sky Sports News All the news from the Premier League and beyond.

1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Cricket

7:55am Heartbeat 9:00am Murder, She Wrote 10:00am Judge Judy 10:30am Judge Judy 10:55am Judge Judy 11:25am On the Buses 12:00pmOn the Buses 12:30pmRising Damp 1:05pm George and Mildred 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Midsomer Murders 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Lewis 11:00pmVera 1:05am Law and Order: UK 2:05am Law and Order: UK

7:25am The Avengers 8:15am Kojak 9:05am Quincy, M.E. 10:10am Minder 11:20am The Sweeney 12:20pmThe Professionals 1:30pm The Avengers 2:35pm Kojak 3:35pm Quincy, M.E. 4:35pm Minder 5:45pm The Professionals 6:50pm The Sweeney 7:55pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 9:00pm Jeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers 10:00pmCrimson Tide 11:10pmFYI Daily The latest news from the world of entertainment.

11:15pmCrimson Tide 12:20am Total Recall Classic but brutal sci-fi action thriller set in 2084, based on a Philip K. Dick short story.

7:00am 10:00am 2:30pm 8:30pm

Killer Collector Friends Friends 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Winter in Loch Lomond 9:00pm Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly 10:00pm Paxman on the Queen's Children 11:00pm Stalked: Murder in Slow Motion 12:05am Can't Pay? My Nightmare Ex Wife

WEDNESDAY - 13 FEBRUARY 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am The Empty Housing Scandal 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45pm Claimed and Shamed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm A Place to Call Home 4:05pm Escape to the Country 4:50pm The Best House in Town 5:35pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm MasterChef 10:00pm The Real Marigold on Tour 11:00pm BBC News

7:30am Wanted Down Under Revisited 8:15am The Best House in Town 9:00am Great British Menu 9:30am Great Alaskan Railroad Journeys 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pmBBC Newsroom Live 12:15pmPolitics Live 2:00pm Think Tank 2:45pm A Vicar's Life 3:15pm Collectaholics 4:15pm Alaska: Earth's Frozen Kingdom 5:15pm How Earth Made Us 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Big Cats About the House 9:00pm This Farming Life 10:00pmThe 15 Billion Pound Railway

8:30pm Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo Five-part series focusing on how important the railways were in the conflict.

9:00pm Bullets, Boots and Bandages: How to Really Win at War 10:00pmAndrew Marr's 11:00pmHow We Built Britain 12:00am Castles: Britain's Fortified History 1:00am Rik Mayall Lord of Misrule 2:00am Ireland's Treasures Uncovered 3:00am Unsung Heroines: Danielle De Niese on the Lost World of Female Composers 4:00am Tones, Drones and Arpeggios: The Magic of Minimalism

9:40am Frasier 11:10am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05pmUndercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Find it Fix it Flog it 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm The Political Slots 9:00pm Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it 10:00pmSkint Britain: Friends Without Benefits 11:00pmPure 11:45pmWalter Presents: Greyzone 12:50am 24 Hours in A&E 1:50am The Making of Me

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The cost of Brexit?

I WAS wondering how much more UK consumers will pay for their food and drinks should there be a no-deal Brexit, Since the UK imports 30 per cent of its food, tariffs could have a meaningful impact on UK household budgets.

We ran back-of-the-envelope calculations to estimate WTO tariffs on average UK food and drink spending and found: For each household, a year ’s worth of food and drink tariffs could be equivalent to the cost of two weeks’ worth of food and drink spending.

The average UK household (according to Office of National Statistics Family Spending data) could pay an additional £132 for the weekly shop and £78 for takeaways/restaurants each year, or £210 overall.

For each £50 of weekly food and drink spending today, a household should budget an extra £1.92 per week or £100 per year.

EY

It’s never too late…

I REFER to the recent correspondence from Joan Butler (Issue 1751) in which she laments the fact that letters and Christmas cards posted at the beginning of December only arrived in Spain at the end of January.

I experienced this ‘phenomenon’ several years ago and after some investigation discovered that there is a very simple, but rather surprising explanation.

Having witnessed letters posted in the national post box being mixed together in a supermarket trolley with those in the international box I also discovered the reason for the delay to the Christmas post.

Those letters and cards arriving early in Spain are placed at the bottom of a trunk and those arriving later are placed on top.

When it comes to delivering the mail those on top are removed first and as a result those arriving first are the last to be distributed.

You may remember the slogan many years ago Post early for Christmas however if your letters and cards are destined for Spain it is preferable to post late for Christmas!

Peter Sanderson

ON THE UP: UK shoppers could be paying more.

Just stop it!

I MUST admit, that I have always liked your paper and the news on internet.

But tell me why are you trying to scare the Brits who are living in Spain? About driving licences (EWN website). Please stop putting all this rubbish out. Just think what your paper is doing. You with your silly comments are helping drive Brits out of Spain.

And tell me do you not earn your papers money through advertising. All in English.

HAVE YOUR SAY

The more people that leave, the less people to read your paper.

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Poverty risk THE number of Spanish households where children live with unemployed parents has almost doubled since the last recession began, showing little has been done to mend damage the crisis caused.

Figures from Spain’s Labour Force Survey revealed there are now 139,000 households with jobless parents and that about one in three Spanish children are at risk of poverty. Spain was third only to Romania and Bulgaria for the amount of children facing hardship.

The figures expose the hollowness of assurances that the economy has bounced back.

Many in Spain and across Europe remain unemployed or severely underemployed. Those fortunate enough to have jobs increasingly work on zero-hour contracts and within the rising ‘gig’ economy. Oxfam data shows the poorest 50 per cent of Spanish people have seen their incomes fall by 4 per cent since the onset of the last recession in 2008.

Meanwhile, the wealth of the richest 1 per cent has grown by 7 per cent. These figures show a tiny number of wealthy people continue to grow rich in a ‘recovery’ where half the population increasingly struggles to provide for itself. It is in reality a recovery enjoyed exclusively by a tiny segment of the population.

Children are now paying for faults of an economic system that caused the last crisis with what should be some of the happiest years of their lives. Many were not even alive when the recession began.

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Web page launched to report illegal wells SCAM - THIS WHOLE THING IS JUST A SCAM !!!!!

Richard

Spain’s Deputy PM Carmen Calvo calls on women to report gender violence incidents And Spanish men call on the government to stop being put in a box and labelled - this is a government caused issue so Carmen Calvo get off your soap box and stop exacerbating this whole ridiculous scam.

Richard

Uber and Cabify to stop operating in Barcelona after law changes To pass a law to protect the taxi associations in Cataluña against independent companies like UberX is like using a sledge hammer to drive in a pin: over the top and completely counter productive. The whole concept of promoting investment, entrepreneurship and improving employment throughout Spain is damaged with this type of bullying by authorities abusing their powers.

Rodney

‘SPANISH AIRWAYS’: Iconic British airline to ditch Britain for Spain if there’s a no-deal Brexit The reality is really sinking in now,the upheaval to British

COMMENTS FROM EWN ONLINE companies and Britain in general will be catastrophic,the poor fools who were lied to big-time by Johnson and Farage will regret their decision for the rest of their lives, we who are living in the EU have to try and carry on with our lives, but what is in store for us is not revealed yet, a lot of us, me included, have to take medication every day, which at the moment is paid for by Britain, but when Britain is out of the EU we may have to pay directly for this medication which is vital for our health, but do the Brexiteers care?All they say is, we did not ask you to leave, so we are now reliant on our adopted country France to have compassion, which is not forthcoming from Britain!!!!

David

Theresa May said calling Gibraltar a colony was unacceptable Gibraltar has been a British military outpost, and therefore a symbol of British colonial military power, ever since it was taken from Spain in the first place. Of course it’s a colony! It’s the ideal location for British military control of the western doorway to the Mediterranean and onward access to southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. (The eastern doorway being the Suez canal.) I’m old enough to remember Britain fighting (and losing) a battle over Suez. That’s why Gibraltar is such an important military colony for Britain. So if Theresa May is now so twitchy that she says calling a colony

‘a colony’ is ‘completely unacceptable’ then heaven help us all! This is proof, if ever it was needed, that the Brexit lunatics really have taken over the asylum!

Brian

SCANDAL: 2,500 tons of sick cow meat exported to EU countries, including Spain Ah yes. Free movement of goods and services . . . That was a good idea wasn’t it.

PM

Freak UK weather delays flights to Europe including Spain A couple of inches of snow and the helpless UK comes to a standstill! Wait untuil we don’t have the EU to hold out a useless hand!

Gerry

BREXIT: No-deal ‘Survival kit’ launched amid food supply fears People, if you’re seriously worried about Brexit, fair enough.

But don’t let the first con-man sell you stuff that, come to that, won’t be what you need. Instead, look for the Facebook 48 per cent Preppers group, where people worried about Brexit get together. Look at the files. There is a bit of everything, but if you have common sense you’ll have no trouble finding the files with useful advice.

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Cryptic Across 1 Current account ideally included (4) 3 500 stabbed unfortunately as they had too much owing (3,5) 9 Variant of a dose of shellfish (7) 10 Frenzy of a fellow to get a firstclass return (5) 11 Line dancing can go wild (5) 12 Pickled and packed for sale (6) 14 Ed goes in four directions in the country (6) 16 Carbon said to contain growth of small trees (6) 19 Rodent devouring singular dessert (6) 21 Is inclined towards medieval tournaments (5) 24 Chess player with renewed energy (5) 25 Give up part of attic once decluttered (7) 26 Rewriting tag lines is theft (8) 27 Courage needed on icy roads?

(4) Down 1 Damaged cassette creates a legal precedent (4,4) 2 Exhaust water supply after day (5) 4 A theologian I caught was a devotee (6) 5 Fiend starts a demonstration (5) 6 Flags for prohibitionists? (7) 7 Saint with silver for men only (4) 8 Herb, for example, coming back after wild boar (6)

13 It's time wasted, having imps sent out (8) 15 Ecstasy's the reason for showing a lot of feeling (7) 17 Former pupil finds lengthy shape (6)

Code Breaker

18 20 22 23

Be a prisoner or a guiding light (6) Sense some of his mellowness (5) Denigrate wild mares? (5) Employ sound sheep (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 8 represents R and 18 represents Y, so fill in R every time the figure 8 appears and Y every time the figure 18 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Address of a religious nature (6) 4 Den of a wild animal (4) 8 Slender racing dog (9) 9 Not shut (4) 10 Father or mother (6) 13 Made afraid (6) 15 Sound in mind (4) 18 Severe tropical cyclone (9) 19 Very small (4) 20 Container for boiling water (6) Down 1 Order to appear before a judge or magistrate (7)

English - Spanish

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE

Across 1 Pinzas (4) 3 Hazelnut (8) 9 Soldado (7) 10 Sauce (5) 11 Cuervos (5) 12 En el extranjero (6) 14 Rocky (6) 16 Batalla (6) 19 Stain (mark) (6) 21 Estos (5) 24 Jinete (5) 25 Elected (7) 26 Vendedor (8) 27 Like (similar to) (4)

2 Deceitful and unreliable scoundrel (5) 3 Kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting (4) 5 Bright blue in colour like a cloudless sky (5) 6 See 18 7 Inexpensive (5) 11 Quiver (7) 12 Antiquity that has survived from the distant past (5) 14 Pinafore (5) 16 Watchful (5) 17 Situate as a centre of operations (4) 18/6 Car modified to increase its speed and acceleration (3,3)

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

Down 1 Tarjeta postal (8) 2 Cockerel (5) 4 Truth (6) 5 Perdedor (5) 6 Por lo menos (2,5) 7 To roast (4) 8 Besos (6) 13 Lazy (idle) (8) 15 Tracksuit (7) 17 Cuerno (de ciervo) (6) 18 Flowerpot (6) 20 Priests (5) 22 Success (at task) (5) 23 Grey (in colour) (4)

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.

Nonagram

LOTTERY

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 B) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TARGET: Average: 7 Good: 9

UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

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6

41

53

55

59

BONUS BALL

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IRISH LOTTO Saturday February 2

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5

16

30

46

47

Excellent: 17

BONUS BALL

37

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION Tuesday January 29

BONUS BALL

14

24

26

3 8

39

32

Friday February 1

BONUS BALL

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21

26

1 6

46

41

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Sudoku

LA PRIMITIVA

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.

Thursday January 31

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25

33

42

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Saturday February 2

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25

27

43

47

BONUS BALL

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3

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Sunday February 3

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ENGLISH-SPANISH

CRYPTIC Across:

1 Vaciar, 5 Chains, 8 Answers, 9 Onda, 10 Able, 11 Amanecer, 12 Send, 13 Who, 14 Coal, 16 Upstairs, 20 León, 21 Nabo, 22 Present, 23 Mentir, 24 Fiebre.

1 Morose, 4 Mahler, 9 Scourge, 10 Plain, 11 Reap, 12 Negative, 14 Whole, 16 Ledge, 20 Assorted, 21 Flan, 24 Asian, 25 Cremona, 26 Turner, 27 Caesar.

Down:

Down:

2 Alambre, 3 Instead, 4 Rueda, 5 Castaño, 6 Above, 7 Nadie, 13 Whisper, 14 College, 15 Apostar, 17 Peaje, 18 Trout, 19 Shelf.

1 Misery, 2 Rioja, 3 Sore, 5 Appeared, 6 Leading, 7 Rinsed, 8 Newer, 13 Florence, 15 Hastier, 17 Vacant, 18 Peach, 19 Unfair, 22 Lions, 23 Hera.

QUICK

KAKURO

Across: 1 Rebate, 4 Skip, 8 Brute, 9 Again, 10 Escritoire, 13 Aficionado, 17 Obese, 18 Ounce, 19 Solo, 20 Affect.

Down: 1 Robe, 2 Blues, 3/18 Tee off, 5 Khaki, 6 Ponder, 7 Fasten, 11 Ruined, 12 Famous, 14 Ideal, 15 Dense, 16 Debt.

CODE BREAKER

There is so much that has come to light in the past few weeks. It is no wonder that your mind is reeling. All will become clear in the weeks ahead and this cannot be rushed. However, there is a need to look after your health and get out in the fresh air. Any thought of joining a walking club or health group should be pursued. It will also serve as light relief and take your mind from less happy notions.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A pleasant surprise makes you a little more optimistic midweek. It is possible for you to take on negativity too quickly.

The next time something does not go according to plan, hold fire. It is amazing what a little time and distance will solve.

Because you are in a practical frame of mind, use this to make a check on everyday routines. More could be achieved with forward planning.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21)

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A meeting midweek could mean a change to your finances for the better. In the short term, it may be necessary for you to rearrange money and appointments but try not to be too put out. Change is perhaps something that we become less tolerant of after a situation has gone on for a time. In this case, however, the basic problem is still there. Instead of worrying, do your best and then get on with something else.

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JOKER: 3 996 359

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19)

PISCES (February 20 - March 20)

EURO MILLIONS

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Although last week was not run at the pace anticipated, now the pace certainly picks up. Finances are still firmly on the agenda, but this time you will be able to deal on a more relaxed basis. A contact made recently gives you the opportunity not only to make some money but also to enlarge your circle of friends. When taking up an educational course, throw yourself whole-heartedly into it to get the best results.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Make a point of putting on a happy face and your mood will stay high. There is still some more to be done to improve your social life and a recent offer of charity work may be just the thing. Avoid restricting the sort of folk who you are willing to mix with. Cultural differences apart, it is quite an eye-opener to find out how others live and think. Never assume that you know everything, there is so much out there to explore.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Being considerably more relaxed about those things which cannot be changed has taken a weight from your shoulders.

It is also easier to understand why others have taken this approach in the past. There is, however, a balance to be found. Don't be put off by people who have become sloppy in their approach because this is not going to affect you.

QUIZ: DIAMONDS 1. Dover is the state capital of which small US state, which is known as the Diamond State?

2. Excelsior Stadium is the home ground of which Scottish semi-professional football club who are nicknamed the Diamonds?

3. Neil Diamond’s Love On The Rocks featured on the soundtrack of which 1980 film, a remake of a famous 1927 movie?

4. Opened in 1985, the Argyle diamond mine, the largest diamond producer in the world by volume, is located in which country?

5. Simon Phillips, Tony Hymas and Jim Diamond were the three members of which British pop group that reached number three in the UK singles chart in 1982 with I Won’t Let You Down?

6. The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II was celebrated across the Commonwealth of Nations

throughout which year?

7. The logo of which Japanese car manufacturer’s consists of three diamonds?

8. Which actor played the role of James Bond in the 1971 film Diamonds Are Forever?

9. Which sport is normally played of a field known as a diamond?

10. Which two former members of The Shadows topped the UK singles chart in 1963 with the instrumental Diamonds?

Not a lot of people know that… diamonds are the hardest natural substance known to man… the only thing that can scratch a diamond is another diamond.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Are you still patting yourself on the back for that recent achievement? Socially, this is a lovely week when old friendships are strengthened and new acquaintances prove to be relaxing. It is another mellow week but one in which you seriously consider making a major change.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Be your charming self this week without pushing too much. A natural approach when you are seeking a response is the best course of action. Simply being in the right place and under someone's gaze is all that is required. Are you getting itchy because an offer is not forthcoming? Well, if you absolutely must, then get a little bird to whisper in their ear.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) It is clear that you really love your hearth and home but, every now and again, there is a small voice calling. The good things in life appeal and, to have these, an effort is involved. Do not underestimate the amount of pleasure that you will enjoy when putting in that extra effort. It does, after all, involve other people. Some of those people prove to be quite fascinating.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Having put in extra effort to bring a zing to this year it is important that you keep the impetus going. This is not only good for your health and wealth, but also your mind. Although trying something new brings a few odd remarks your way, try not to be sidetracked. Bringing together various friends and family proves fun and really bolsters your mood.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) There is still a strong accent on family matters and getting things sorted out.

The way ahead is clear. If you are able to persuade someone that an idea was theirs and not yours, so much the better.

Being in a practical mood serves you well because it is possible to get a lot done in the next few days. The weekend, however, is another matter. It seems you are much in demand and jobs you thought would be done and dusted just aren't.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your mind is still sharp this week and there are many questions that you would like answered. Doing a bit of research proves fruitful and also quite amusing.

A recent contact may not come up with the proposition hoped for, but realise that it is still early days.

Sometimes, you feel that being far from perfect spoils your chances. We can all do with improvement. Ask your longterm friends what they like most about you and strengthen that area.

Answers: 1. DELAWARE, 2.

AIRDRIEONIANS, 3. THE JAZZ SINGER, 4. Western AUSTRALIA (East Kimberley), 5.

PhD (derived from the initials of the three members), 6. 2012, 7.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS, 8. SEAN CONNERY, 9. BASEBALL, 10.

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Clean break LIKE with most things in life, the key to glowing, healthy skin starts with thorough preparation.

Just as the key to success in so many areas is often the unseen work carried out before the main event, every successful skincare regime begins with the same thing; clean skin.

A thoroughly-cleansed complexion gets rids of the dirt, oil, and sweat which builds up in our pores, leading to bumps, unevenness, and even spots.

Cleaner skin will also con-

tain fewer dead cells which sit on the surface of our complexion, preventing any products we apply afterwards from taking full effect.

This means when you cleanse your skin thoroughly, you will actually be receiving more of the benefits of any other serums, creams, or lotions you put on later.

For men, this step is also particularly vital as cleansing (especially with warm water) softens the hair bristles, making it easier and less painful to

shave afterwards, and preventing ingrown hairs or razor burn.

Yet despite the multiple benefits of thorough cleansing, many of us often forget, or are too tired or rushed to spend the amount of time experts say we need to gain the full effects.

According to Nayamka Roberts-Smith, a skincare professional with 43,000 Twitter followers, to gain the optimum effects of cleansing, we should be washing our faces for a full 60 seconds.

She claims this is the amount of time needed to allow the cleansing agents to properly break down oil, make-up, and dead skin, and allow the products to actually reach our pores.

Nayamka explains this amount of time is also long enough to allow any active ingredients the cleanser itself has - whether to help with brightness, oil control, or hydration to penetrate the skin.

COMING CLEAN: Experts claim we should cleanse for 60 seconds.

She says if we force ourselves to spend more time cleaning our faces, we are less likely to leave out some of the more commonly-missed areas we often ignore, such as around the sides of our nose, under the jaw line or on the

Kate Broadhead Health and Lifestyle coach SO I did it - a half-marathon - 20 kilometres of hills, freezing temperatures, snow, ice and treacherous conditions.

What did I need at the finish line?

Carbs. Lots of them!

At the finish line luckily for me there were home-made pies and cakes - if you can’t eat them after doing the distance then there’s no hope!

It was great to see at stations throughout the marathon that the right foods were provided; bananas, blueberries, and slices of orange. Great fuel to keep everyone going!

Recovery is a crucial part of exercise and nutrition, and is so important to help your body recover and repair especially when you put it through something intensive and gruelling.

Protein is key to repair those muscles and carbs are being eaten up at a rate of knots as soon as they are digested!

That doesn’t mean fat takes a back seat - it still has a part to play, but choose good fats like nuts, oily fish, olive oil, avocado and cheese.

The main downfall of anyone who undertakes exercise in general is not eating enough calories to keep their body going

temples.

The expert says these are often the areas where we suffer from spots, oiliness, or blackheads, because they are never fully cleaned.

Finally, she claims apart from all the other benefits of a

thorough cleanse, slowing the process down means we give ourselves a short facial massage, which increases blood circulation, creates a glowing complexion, improves collagen levels, and reduces puffiness caused by fluid retention.

The road to recovery

FUEL: After a gruelling workout, feed your body what it deserves! and burning unwanted fat.

The ‘1200 calorie’ average which is a default for many, is wrong for many reasons as your calorie intake should be based on your specific weight, height and age and there is no way a 1,200 calorie diet can be used as a ‘one size fits all.’

If any exercise is undertaken, that needs to be taken into account too. Your body cannot run on empty!

Following a long run or cycle where you may burn in excess of 1,000 calories, a banana and peanut butter smoothie is a fantastic post-exercise snack and will keep those energy levels up.

Next week: How to eat out socially and still make the right choices.

Visit Kate’s successful Facebook group on www.facebook.com/groups/car bcyclingforbeginners or follow on Instagram @carbcyclingqueen.

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THE rumours are hot that hunky Spanish dancer Gorka Marquez and English rose Gemma Atkinson could officially become engaged on Valentine’s night - especially after the news she is pregnant. The couple have become a firm favourite with celeb magazines ever since they captured viewers’ - and each others’- hearts on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Dashing Gorka, from Bilbao, and gorgeous actress and former glamour model Gemma from Bury have been inseparable ever since. Fans had high hopes of a Christmas engagement announcement, but were M sadly disappointed.

RA AG However, Gemma, 34, has since dit INST Cre dropped strong hints that she and 28-year-old Gorka could soon be walking down the aisle. And this has only been reinforced after they posted a picture on Instagram to disclose they are expecting their first child.

So the strong possibility according to gossip columns is that a Valentine’s Day engagement could be on the cards - with the big question being which one will pluck up the NUPTIALS: Will they or won’t they? courage to pop the question?

Looking for new romance TWO people who will be looking for new romance this Valentine’s Day are Love Island’s Kaz Crossley and Josh Denzel.

The now ex-couple met on the set of the reality show set in Mallorca and became one of the most celebrated couplings to come out of the series.

But despite a recent ‘romantic’ break in Jamaica - reputedly a contractual promotional obligation - the duo have just announced their split.

Make-up artist Kaz, 25 took to her Instagram account - where else - to inform the world of her split from sports presenter Josh, 27.

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Aisle be there

SWEET COUPLE: But it wasn’t destined to last.

by Sally Underwood EPISODE five of Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun lands tonight (Thursday), and with it a whole host of new characters trying to carve out their lives in sunny Spain.

First up is Colin Gausden, a former marketing man turned dance teacher, whose mission is to bring back jive on the Costa del Sol. Viewers will be invited to shine up their dancing shoes, slip on some sequins and sashay and salsa along with Colin, who swapped the drudgery of the daily commute for the glitz and glam of Marbella.

Next up, the show travels to Axarquia and Sheffield-born market trader Jacqui Harrison.

As money is tight, Jacqui needs to make as much as she can at the tourist night markets down on the promenade. However, with an

expensive licence to pay for the privilege, and a paid assistant for all the carrying, can her stall selling hats, bags, lipsticks and nicknacks attract enough customers to make it all worthwhile or will she have to rethink her whole business?

In this episode, audiences will also meet Victor Nash, 66, a former publican turned motorhome maverick and international traveller. The larger-than-life cockney has spent the last 18 years living in his motorhome and 10 of them parked up in the gorgeous campsite near the pretty port of Cabopino.

The Columbus, his beloved motorhome has seen him through tough times and tragedies as well as the highest highs of his life. But with only his pension to pay the bills and the Columbus in need of refurbishment, will he finally have to sell the movable mansion he calls home?

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Bargain Brits go jiving

JIVE TALKING: Colin Gausden teaches dance in Marbella.

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by Sally Underwood A RECENT list of Spain’s richest people compiled by El Mundo showed their total wealth exceeds €230,000 million, with many of those in the top positions owing their riches to property investments.

Property experts Idealista.com have compiled a list of some of the wealthiest property millionaires in Spain, giving an insight into the rich and famous.

Taking the number one spot is Spain’s wealthiest man, Amancio Ortega, founder of the Inditex company, which owns Zara amongst other big names. This manwho is said to still work from the office and eat with his staff at the company’s cafeteria every day- owns a reported €8.9 billion in real estate.

Last year alone, the rental income from the eighty-twoyear-old’s buildings in the United States, UK, and France, are thought to have come to around €380 million.

Next is Rafael del Pino and

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his family, major owners of building giant Ferrovial. The company owns a series of others between Holland, Malta, and the Virgin Islands, among them, Rijn Capital; an investment group offering construction and services in Spain and abroad.

In third place is Amancio Ortega’s eldest daughter, Sandra Ortega. The shareholder in Inditex and Pharma Mar is reported to have added around €500 million to her property portfolio over the last year.

And finally, and also in the top five is Murcia businessman Tomas Olivo, the main shareholder of the Commercial Galleries Genergal (GCC), owning six commercial centres in Almeria, Marbella, Roquetas de Mar, Mataro (Barcelona), Cadiz and Granada. Last year, his portfolio reportedly reached €2,800 million.

AMANCION ORTEGA: Spain’s richest man owns the Inditex group which includes Zara.

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IT is often the way; as soon as you put your property on the market you come across the home of your dreams, leaving you in a rush to sell.

Experts at ProntoPiso, a company specialising in property chains, say residential housing in Spain generally sells in 7.9 m o n t h s , a l t h o u g h l a rg e cities often have shorter sale times, including Madrid at three months, Zaragoza at 3.7 months, Sevilla at 4.9 months.

Diego Paradina, COO and co-founder of ProntoPiso, explained: “Selling a house as an individual is more complicated than it seems, and the real estate sector requires prior knowledge to guarantee success in the shortest possible time.”

The company says it has analysed how to help homeowners, however, and has come up with a five-point plan to improve the chances of selling your home quickly.

According to the specialists, you could reduce any waiting period by adjusting

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Tips for a quick sale sense of light and space are basic tips to ensure the photos are more striking.”

Thirdly, highlight any additional benefits your home offers, including proximity to transport, schooling, shops, bars, and restaurants; an important factor in a property search for many people. The company also suggests mentioning a home’s orientation, and any other extras, including terraces or balconies.

Next, it advises publishing your property advert as widely as possible with

FAST SALE: Tips to speed up the sale of your home. your price to the market.

The company says it is important to put aside sentimental value when valuing a property, instead looking at the prices of homes nearby, or getting an assessment

€1.5m holiday rental fine HOME-OWNERS across Spain have been forced to pay out around €1.5 million in fines for renting out their homes unlawfully in 2018, it has been announced The country’s Ministry for Tourism last year carr i e d o u t 11 9 p r o c e e d i n g s against individual owners who rented out their homes without a holiday rental licence, the maximum fine for which is €40,000.

Large companies or websites which facilitate owners also face large penalties if they do not enforce the law surrounding rental registration, up to a maximum of €400,000.

In Palma, the number of un-licenced tourist apartments is thought to have grown by 50 per cent between 2015 and 2017, and

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by April 2018 there were around 11,000 holiday lets o n o f f e r, w i t h o n l y 6 4 5 properties reportedly holding the necessary licence.

Palma’s council believe the popularity of holiday rental contributed to longterm rent prices increasing by around 40 per cent from 2013 and also blamed the increase for overcrowding and mass tourism. Holidaymakers visiting Palma now are encouraged to use a new app to check whether the property they are staying in is legal after Palma council tightened laws around many holiday rentals last July. The government of the Balearic Islands said tourists can help protect their money and their peace of mind by using the Holiday Rental Check Mallorca app.

using online tools and inputting the size of a home, as well as other features.

Next, the company recommends taking a series of high-quality photographs. It says: “The first impression

is always the most important. Tidy the property, get rid of any items that do not add value, as well as decorating the house so that the images are attractive and good quality. Increasing the

€35m property boost THE Valencian government has announced it will invest €34.8 million to help with housing in 2019.

Some funds will reportedly be dedicated to helping reform the inside of properties, with Maria Jose Salvador, Minister for Housing and Public Works, promising she would soon announce full plans for other programmes.

Among those plans is thought to be aid for regenerating neglected urban and rural areas, including investing in reforming buildings previously outside the government’s control. The regeneration plan is expected to offer funds of €6 million ‘to help municipalities regenerate the areas that are most vulnerable, those with dilapidated buildings and urbanisations, or suffering from economic circumstances that deserve special attention.’

Minister Salvador also confirmed her government’s commitment to the Renhata Plan; a €3 million project to help subsidise works to improve kitchens and bathrooms, which has already been underway for two years. The politician said: “We hope that in 2019 we will have a great result and add many more homes to those already reformed.”

several companies, as well as creating a warm, welcoming environment for any viewers before they arrive by preparing lighting and switching off any appliances which might make a distracting noise.

And finally, ProntoPiso recommends preparing your h o m e ’s d o c u m e n t s r e a d y for a quick sale, including proof of IBI payments, deeds, and identification, leaving you ready to speed the transaction through when the time comes.

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Barry Duke ANNE HERNANDEZ is administrator for a Facebook page called Brexpats in Spain, and she recently sparked a lively debate when she wrote of the atrocious behaviour of some Brits living here who have suddenly realised their need for residency, what with the Brexit calamity looming.

Until recently, large numbers of UK expats did zilch to comply with Spanish regulations, imagining that being British somehow made them oh-so-special, and absolved them from applying for essential documentation. Many, who’ve learned not a word of Spanish, are now in a blind panic, scuttling to people like Anne for assistance at police stations and other administrative offices.

These centres are no longer as accessible as they once were because of the sheer numbers demanding the residencias they should have applied for upon settling here, and they are now having hissy-fits about delays.

Anne wrote: “At the police station yesterday helping somebody get

Bottle the rudeness if you want a residencia DEBATE: Anne Hernandez sparked an interesting conversation. their residencia, the police officer said that many Brits are coming in and insisting he speaks English.”

The officer, she said, refuses because the language of his country is Spanish. He then went on to say he will ask for their passport first and

the Brits in question huff and puff, slam all their papers on his desk shouting that he sorts them! And, he added, many have been here for years, way more than the 90-day limit, and they are lucky Spain isn’t taking them to task over it!

“Is that really the way to behave when we are asking for permission to remain in his country?”

Many recognised the insolent jackasses Anne complained of, and a large number echoed the sentiments of Jayne Wojtasik who wrote: “People who do this have half a brain!

Why should ANY Spaniard speak English? They give us all a bad name and I get really fed up of it.”

Normally, my columns don’t contain strings of quotes from other sources, but in this case I make no apology for relaying some of the things people wrote in response to Anne’s post.

• “I can’t believe the attitude of these people - they act as if Spain is lucky to have them and are an embarrassment to the rest of us - go back to the UK and take your attitude with you!!” - Angela Curren.

• “Arrogant and ignorant, deny them residencia and tell them to

b****r off back to where they came from” - Lucy O’Connor.

• “I’ve no patience for idiots like that who think they’re some superior breed, expats, not immigrants. The same people would almost certainly complain about immigrants in the UK living in ghettos and not speaking the language… If they have to go back to the UK that’s their problem ...” - David Frost.

My own angry input was: “When I applied for a residencia in 2013, I made certain that I had enough Spanish at my command to go seamlessly through the process. Since Brexit, I have heard, on several occasions when I’ve returned to the UK on business, people speaking foreign languages among themselves being viciously abused. It’s got to the point now that when British strangers approach me in Spain and speak English, I snap “speak Spanish or @*%* off!”

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In 1900, 38 per cent of cars were electric, 40 per cent were steam, and 22 per cent were internal combustion.

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by Nick Fletcher THE Subaru Forester has been a familiar sight on the roads for more than 20 years and over that period has been revised and improved several times, gradually transforming from a versatile four-wheel-drive estate to a smart family SUV which still retains formidable off-road ability.

It competes in a crowded SUV sector but has a distinct edge over main rivals with its impressive tough-terrain performance, and is able to tackle rough roads, mud, snow and ice with relative ease.

Forester comes in two versions and the entry level XE costs €34,746 (£30,000) and has features such as fourwheel-drive, automatic transmission, cruise control, rear camera and touch-screen infotainment centre.

The XE Premium Lineartronic which I recently tested costs €37,638 (£32,500) and adds other features including sunroof, heated leather seats, sat-nav, powered tailgate, adaptive cruise control, lane-

ORIGINAL: An example of a Dune Buggy.

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THE concept of a beach buggy really took hold in the California of the 1960’s. The most popular vehicle to be converted into a fun, dune-riding car was the Volkswagen Beetle, with its chassis being used as the base for tens of thousands of examples.

Now the Wolfsburg-based car manufacturer is bringing the legend back to life with a modern, clean version of the classic buggy.

At the beginning of March, Volkswagen will reveal the first fully electric version of a new buggy.

Taking its cues from popular American dune buggies, the concept vehicle is based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB), which according to head designer Klaus Bischoff demonstrates how multifaceted the new platform is.

He said: “A buggy is more than a car. It is vibrancy and energy on four wheels. These attributes are embodied by the new e-buggy, which demon-

TEASER: VW has released early images of the new concept.

strates how a modern, non-retro interpretation of a classic can look, and more than anything else, the emotional bond which electric mobility can create.”

True to the original style, this reinterpretation of a proper buggy has no fixed roof or conventional doors, while the free-standing wheels fitted with off-road tyres and open side sills

dominate the overall look.

The new MEB concept vehicle shows this fully electric platform can be used for more than just largescale series production models. Like the Beetle chassis of yesteryear, the modular electric drive matrix has the potential to allow the development of low-volume niche series.

The history of recreational vehicles and Volkswagen technology is a long one.

From the Beetle convertible and special bodies produced by companies such as Hebmüller and Rometsch, to fully open designs of the kind em-

braced by the Meyers Manx buggy, the Beetle chassis allowed for creative - and sometimes exclusive - custom solutions for decades.

Globally, around 250,000 individual vehicles were built as one-offs or at low volumes through to the 1980’s.

The latest one-of-a-kind model, the fully electric concept buggy, will be revealed for the first time at the 89th International Geneva Motor Show from March 7 - 17.

Subaru Forester XE Premium keep assistance and pre-collision braking.

It had a 2.0-litre 148hp petrol engine which is quite refined and the power is delivered smoothly through the auto gearbox which also has paddleshifters for those who wish to take manual control.

Top speed

is 193kph (120mph), the 0100kph 11.8 seconds and emissions are 168g/km. Average fuel economy is 11.4kpl (32.2mpg).

The latest Forester has had a design makeover which adds extra visual cachet and a more upmarket look to the exterior, while the cabin has benefited from an upgrade which has given it

a classier ambiance.

Seating is very comfortable and supportive and there is plenty of adjustment of the steering wheel and the powered driver’s seat to get an ideal position. All-round visibility is very good, with the added advantage of a reversing camera.

Out and about, the Forester is surprisingly light and easy to drive and it corners with reassuring composure.

The ride quality is on the firm side but still

SUBARU FORESTER: A smart family SUV.

STATS PANEL Model: Subaru Forester XE Premium Lineartronic Engine: 2.0-litre petrol Transmission: Automatic Performance: 0-100kph 11.8 seconds, top speed 193kph (120 mph) Economy: 11.4kpl (32.2mpg) Emissions: 168g/km

Model tested is UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

comfortable and on smooth roads where it is likely to spend most of its time, it is extremely car-like to drive and handle.

With good head and leg room, five adults can be easily accommodated, and there is ample boot space at 505 litres.

The boot floor is flat to make

loading easier and the rear seats fold to give van-like capacity for larger items.

The Forester is not the cheapest family-size SUV in the class, but it is one of the most versatile and few can match its off-road capability and its tough build quality, backed by a five-year warranty.

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Badminton champion Shooting recovering at home to victory helped to make her stronger.

She posed for a picture surrounded by flowers from wellwishers after she returned home.

Manager Ignacio Paramio said the operation had gone well and that Marin’s medical team expected her to make a full recovery.

CREDIT: Carolina Marin, via Twitter

SPANISH badminton world champion Carolina Marin could take six to seven months to get back on the court after a knee ligament injury.

Marin underwent surgery on her knee last week in Madrid. She ruptured the ligament during the final of the Indonesian Masters tournament in January.

Marin, 25, said everyone’s messages of goodwill had

RESTING UP: Marin has undergone surgery.

“She doesn’t have any problems with her meniscus or cartilage. She is now at home and she will start the recovery process soon,” Paramio said.

The 25-year-old, who has taken home the title of world champion three times so far in her career, collapsed while playing in Jakara against Saina Nehwal.

Marin was leading 9 - 2 when she landed awkwardly.

She got up and scored another point, bringing the score to 10 - 4 before she was forced to leave the court.

Marin could return to the sport in around six months but she could also be off the court for a full year. A rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament can spell an end to careers depending on its severity.

BASKETBALL team Real Madrid have bested Turkish rivals Darussafaka by 86 points to 82 in Istanbul on Friday.

The match, the 21st in the Euroleague, saw Madrid dominate in the first half before losing ground in the second and clinching victory in the final minutes.

Players Trey Tompkins and Anthony Randolph were the top scorers with 15 points apiece. Madrid’s victory left them among the leading teams in the league and also puts them in the running for the playoffs.

Madrid scored 63 per cent of triples to Darussafaka’s

42 per cent. The equivalent figure for free throws was 29 per cent to 48 per cent.

Assistances stood at 15 for Madrid and 13 for Darussafaka. The total number of rebounds were 38 to 32 respectively.

Madrid’s total number of offensive rebounds stood at 29 while the total for Darussafaka was 27. The number for defensive rebounds was nine to five respectively.

Madrid got two plugs to Darussafaka’s four, while the Spanish team had nine losses to the Turkish side’s four. Both sides had six thefts while Madrid got 20 faults to Darussafaka’s 25.