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Julen tweets could lead to prison TWEETS posted earlier this year during the Julen rescue by a man named Camilo de Ory could lead to him being imprisoned for 18 months, according to a submission by the Public Prosecutor's Office. Ory posted the messages to his Twitter feed apparently making jokes during the dramatic rescue. The Prosecutor’s Office classes these tweets as ‘offensive,’ ‘humiliating’ and ‘clearly derogatory towards the dramatic situation the child and his parents were experiencing,’ according to a statement by a representative of the prosecutor. The 49-year-old from Segovia posted multiple messages during the rescue mission including: “If it is annoying to endure the works of the neighbour, imagine how overwhelmed Julen has to be with the drilling,” and “If Julen ate at Burger King this would not have happened.” The final tweet came as the boy’s body was finally extracted from the well, “Today a minute of silence will be kept by Julen on all golf courses.” Prosecutors are calling for an 18-month prison sentence to be served, as well as a complete ban of all social media networks.

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Citizen collaboration STATISTICS revealed by the Local Police of the Night Operating Group (GON) show that three arrests were made during the first half of the month of July thanks to the help of citizen information. Three individuals were detained o n v a r i o u s c h a rg e s a n d a l l h a v e several warrants for arrests placed upon them. The first was made after a suspected armed robber was recognised in a bar in the town of Rincon de la Victoria by an off duty o ff i c e r a n d h i s f r i e n d . A f t e r a n 092 call several officers were

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TEAM WORK: Guardia Civil and Local Police patrols have praised local citizens for their help in arrests.

soon on the scene and made the arrest. The second was a similar scenario after a criminal with existing warrants was recognised and detained. The third was made by a report by a citizen for individuals acting as illegal ‘valet parkers.’ A patrol was sent to the place in question and after no documentation was offered, arrests were made. The Guardia Civil has praised the cooperation of the public in helping make these three important arrests.

Beaches reinforcements AS part of a joint project between the city councils o f M a r b e l l a a n d To r r o x , stretches of the coastline will receive important construction works to help protect against storm damage. A stretch of approximately 1,800 metres on the To r r o x c o a s t l i n e w i l l r e ceive the renovation thanks to the approval of the General Directorate of Sustainability of the Coast and the Sea, under the Ministry for Ecological Transition. It is expected that the

PROTECTION: Torrox beaches to receive the second stages of important restabilisation work. work, including the creation of new breakwaters, w i l l t a k e r o u g h l y 11

months and will cost in the region of €30,000. The signing of the con-

tracts is due to take place in August with work commencing shortly after.

According to the General Directorate of Coasts, the c o n t r a c t f o r t h e To r r o x construction and environmental impact study has been awarded to Malagabased Estudio 7 Soluciones Integrales SL. T h e m a y o r o f To r r o x , Oscar Medina (PP), has great enthusiasm for the second stage of the coastline stabilisation project after the first stage installation conducted in 2016 created the first semi-subm e rg e d , 11 0 m e t r e s l o n g breakwater in the region.

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NEWS EXTRA Balcony complaint A FALSE balcony has prompted a formal complaint after dozens of victims have hit their head on it in Calle Poeta Manuel Alcantara in Rincon de la Victoria. It protrudes 40cm from the wall at 1.7 metres.

Art exhibit BEZMILIANA Fort House in Rincon de la Victoria hosts an exhibition of renowned artist Evaristo Guerra entitled, ‘The Soul of Colour.’ The collection contains paintings of landscapes of the area, admission is free and the collection will displayed until August 30.

Lottery card AXARQUIA has been represented on the new National Lottery card. A graphic illustration of the cultivation of the Muscat of Axarquia has been chosen thanks to its production of raisins in the region of around 300,000 kilos per year.

Path delays THE neighbours of Benajarafe, Valle-Nice and Chilches have staged another protest over the delays in the construction of the lithoral path, with 150 residents taking to the path armed with banners and signs to ask why the project has taken over a year.

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Theatre loan pay back THE city council of Velez-Malaga will be forced to pay back a loan of €1.2 million to the Diputacion de Malaga after a project to reform the Lope de Vega Theatre exceeded its expected completion deadline. The project is so far behind schedule that the original grant was given in 2014 and as of 2019, the tender for the construction work has still not been given out. Despite extensions and modifications to the initial agreement, the municipal spokesman of the PP, Francisco Delgado Bonilla was given the information that the deadline of December 28, 2019 will in no way be met and that the money will have to be returned. The initial investment

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amounted to €1.2 million, roughly half of the estimated cost of the renovations. An additional €200,000 will be added as interest. Delgado Bonilla described the shambles as a real shame for the region and blamed the ‘the neglect, inaction and inactivity of

a local government more concerned with organising parties and events than important matters.’ The project could have been a huge boost to cultural tourism in Velez-Malaga by becoming the second largest theatre in the province of Malaga.

THE city council of Velez-Malaga will approve plans on Monday (July 29) for the transfer of land to construct a new tax office headquarters. The 1,800 square metre portion of land is located next to the Community Social Services units next to the Carmen car park behind the town hall. The reason for the move of the tax office is to provide a more spacious and modern environment for the staff after the old building was criticised for its state of deterioration. The Velez-Malaga mayor, Antonio Moreno Ferrer, announced that he would approve the plans and put into motion the licensing and planning works to commence the project as soon as possible. The development of the new headquarters will also include renovation of the surrounding municipal land, including the planting of trees lining the access roads and a new roundabout at the entrance. Ferrer emphasised the importance of the new office, stating: “This building reaffirms the importance of Velez-Malaga as the capital of the Axarquia and regional benchmark to offer these type of services to citizens, without having to travel to Malaga.”

Given a lifeline

THE tropical fruit farmers of the La Viñ u ela are a h a v e been given a lifeline in the form of a guarantee that there will be no more cuts on their irrigation supply until September, despite the reservoir levels reaching drought proportions. The Andalucian Board has granted the farmers situated within level 140 of the El Guaro irrigation plan the safety net with the assurance that the extra allocations will not exceed the 21 cubic hectometres originally given. Board spokesman Alejandro Clavero estimated that the proposed increases will affect 20 farming communities in the area.

The extra concessions will be made available for the farmers to see them through the summer until the end of the hydrological year on September 30. At the moment the reservoir at La Vinuela is sitting at 65.28 cubic hectometres, 3.36 less than last year and if current rainfall predictions are realised, by the end of October the lake will have reached drought levels. Farmers in the region continue to demand that the correct infrastructures are put in place to transfer water from the western coast to ensure the region’s crops are not affected.

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THE Bollywood film industry has once again been scouting the Axarquia region for filming locations for a number of upcoming films according to the Axarquia Film Office. The Bollywood industry is the largest in the world and presents a huge promotional opportunity for the region.

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AXARQUIA’S mango farmers are expecting a dramatically reduced crop this year thanks to varying temperatures and problems with flowering. In 2018 a record harvest was recorded at over 35,000 tonnes, however this year there is expected to be less than 20,000.

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THE town of Rincón de la Victoria has reduced the average payment period to suppliers from 140.78 days to 46.95 in the past two years, meaning the overall commercial debt has been reduced from €6.61million to €1.58 million according to mayor of the Treasury, Antonio Fernández (PP).

La Garnatilla MOTRIL will present a weekend of festivities celebrating the La Garnatilla from July 26-28. The three-day event will contain live music, family activities and a solemn mass and procession on the Sunday. The family traditionally in charge of the event this year is the Martín.

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LUCKY ESCAPE: The festival honours those who have cheated death.

Life and death THIS picture of people being carried in coffins in Galicia comes as a town in the region prepares to mark a festival celebrating near death experiences on Monday. The Fiesta de Santa Marta de Ribarteme, also known as the Festival of Near Death Experiences, takes place in Las Nieves in Galicia’s Pontevedra Province every J u l y. I t t a k e s i t s S p a n i s h n a m e from the town’s church. The festival, as the name suggests, celebrates people who have narrowly escaped death during the

previous year. The event typically attracts thousands of onlookers. They travel to Las Nieves and climb into open caskets before being carried through its streets by other festival goers. Families who have had no member with near death experiences carry empty coffins as a mark of respect. T h e c o ff i n s a r e c a r r i e d t o t h e Church of Santa Marta de Ribarmete’s cemetery where festival goers pray to the saint. ‘Virgin Santa Marta, star of the north, we bring you those who saw

death,’ those at the festival traditionally say. They then give thanks for the lives saved and give gifts to the saint as a token of gratitude. The Fiesta de Santa Marta de Ribarteme has its roots not only in Christianity but also in paganism. Saint Martha of Bethany was the brother to the biblical figure Lazarus who Jesus Christ raised from the dead, according to Christian teachings. July 29 is her feast day in the Catholic and Protestant churches.

Singer performs SPANISH singer Manzanita will perform at the closing ceremony of the Feria de Torre de Benagalbon before the traditional firework display. The event starts this Friday and closes on Sunday. The mayor, Clara Perles has valued the enormous ‘effort and work’ which has made the event happen.

Stage show DIONISIO THEATRE in La Herradura hosted the play, ‘Days Counted’ by Oscar Martínez and performed by the Dionisio Theatre group last Saturday. The performance was a huge success and theatre goers were treated to a standout performance by lead actress Sonia Llamas García.

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Dog mess campaign All inclusive festival THE city council of Algarrobo has launched a campaign to urge the 1,700 dog owners in the town to take more responsibility of the ever growing problem of dog waste in municipal areas. The campaign entitled, ‘Your dog, your responsibility’ was announced by the mayor, Alberto Pérez to help clean up the streets and parks of dog faeces and bad smelling urine. “It is hard to believe that we still have to continue raising awareness about pet care and about the respect that owners should have for the environment,” said Gregorio Campos, vice president of the Commonwealth of Municipalities. The project will distribute 500 dog faeces bag dispensers and bottles of a special vinegar solution to clean the urine. The initiative will also work with Local Police to enforce a maximum fine of €300 for anyone caught not taking responsibility for their dog’s waste.

AN announcement by the mayor of Algarobbo, Alberto Pérez has revealed details that the 2019 Algarrobo Fair will include special means to make sure everyone can enjoy the festivities. The theme of this year’s festival is coexistence, which will include the use of silent fireworks and the implementation of a ‘Blue Hour’ designed for children with cognitive or developmental disorders. Traditional fireworks have always been very stressful for animals and small children due to their loud nature. The use of revolutionary silent fireworks at this year’s festival will ensure that even animal owners are included. There will also be a ‘Blue Hour’ in which traders in the children’s area will be asked to reduce the loud music and noises to encourage children with special needs to visit the event. The Algarobbo fair will take place from August 1 until August 4.

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Port to receive facelift A TO TA L o f € 2 . 5 m i l l i o n h a s been invested in four major ports in the Malaga region including the Axarquia port of Caleta de Velez. The port area of Velez will receive a total of €564,601 funded by the European Regional Development Fund (Feder), the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and the Spain-Portugal CrossBorder Cooperation Programme (Poctec) to improve the facilities and access to the area. Major works will include the renovation of the fishing market area and new mooring points.

A CRIMINAL network of thieves suspected of stealing and redistributing disabled parking badges has been closed down by National Police in Malaga. In total, five people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the operation. The group allegedly targeted cars parked in disabled bays, smashing the window and making off with the disabled

INVESTMENT: Fishing boats moored in the port of Caleta de Velez. Urban planning work will also be carried out with new signage,

horticultural maintenance and the improvement of the rainwater

vealed he was ‘hired’ to steal the cards by members of a well-off family in the area, who would pay the man €50 per card, then distribute them to friends and family. As well as the thief of the cards, four members of the buyer’s family have been arrested in connection to the crime. The case is currently under review in the Court of Instruction Number Seven of Malaga.

Disabled badge thefts card displayed on the car’s dashboard. The investigation started after three reports of stolen cards were made in Malaga City centre between May 24 and May 30. National Police traced the source of the crimes to a 54-year-old Spanish man who works as a parking attendant in the city. He was interviewed and it was re-

network. The Andalucian Ministry of Development territorial delegate, Carmen Casero has emphasised the importance of the works for the port facilities. “The port areas are fundamental in the tourism sector and also the importance of the Malaga fishing sector, which generates a significant amount of jobs.” The investments are part of a new investment plan approved by the Public Ports Agency of Andalucia (APPA) which doubles the investment amounts of the previous government.

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Cause of death THE Guardia Civil has released a statement confirming the exact cause of death of two-year-old Julen Rosallo whose body was recovered on January 26 after the toddler fell down an unattended well. According to a report by the Department of Environment of the Criminalistics Service of the Civil Guard, Julen was buried under debris loosened by his fall down the well. According to researchers, as he was falling he would have pulled materials from the sides of the uneven shaft, which would eventually smother the boy at the bottom. Evidence of dirt was found in his hands and in his oesophagus confirming suffocation. A total of 23 soil samples were taken from the area to analyse and to rule out the possibility that he was intentionally buried or that he was killed by falling stones. Last week the prosecutors requested that the owner of the well, David Serrano, serve three years in prison for criminal negligence and to pay compensation to the family of Julen for damages caused. Serrano’s defence team have launched a counter statement stating Julen’s injuries were caused by the rescue teams’ drilling work.

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Market works completed THE city council of VelezMalaga has invested a total of €30,000 in improvement works on the existing street market area. The completed work included the expansion of the paved area across an area of natural terrain that is currently also being used by market traders with the aim of increasing security and improving the flow of pedestrians. The Councillor for Commerce and Industry, Lola Gamez (PSOE) visited the site to sign off the completed work. She explained “an area that was currently in natural terrain and that was uncomfortable for merchants and visitors has been paved.” The purpose of the improvements is to increase the number of traders whilst also increasing space for people with reduced mobility, improving pedestrian access and safety for market goers.

Velez house fire AROUND 20 people were evacuated after a fire broke out in a residential area in the centre of Velez Malaga early Saturday morning. The fire occurred in a second floor home in Calle La Carrera Street. The barking of a neighbour’s dog alerted residents who contacted the emergency services. Once the fire was put under control a total of three homes were badly damaged and seven people will have to be relocated. Of the 20 people evacuated, none needed medical treatment except the owner of the home worst affected who suffered an anxiety attack. The councillor for security, Chema Domínguez (PSOE), visited the aftermath of the fire to assess

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Zarzuela festival RINCON DE LA VICTORIA presented this week the Zarzuela Festival which will include three operatic and musical performances from the group Teatro Lírico Andaluz. The event will take place at the

CEIP Manuel Laza Palacio and will involve the performances of three operettas ‘La Dolorosa,’ ‘Los Claveles’ and ‘Gran Vía’ involving around 180 actors from the first professional lyric company in Andalucia.

The event was announced by the Department of Culture alongside the manager of the Teatro Lírico Andaluz, Pablo Prados. Stars of Andaluz theatre will take part in the shows including actor

Miguel Guardiola, director José Manuel Padilla and the artists Lourdes Martín and Amelia Font. The event will take place on August 23 and 24 and tickets will cost €15 for presale and €18 at the box office.

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Rincon’s indoor pool hits road block THE opening of Rincon de la Victoria’s first indoor heated pool could hit even more stumbling blocks as a dispute over the tender process goes to court. The facility, due to open in September, has already been 10 years in the making due to legal and paperwork issues. An administrative appeal has been launched by leisure management company BPXport Kirol Zerbituak who are arguing the decision to award the management of the centre to the Galician Serviocio BeOne Fitness & Sport SL. Initially BPXport won the tender to run the complex however their proposal was later overruled after problems with the application process led them to miss the deadline. The tender was then awarded to the second place company BeOne after an appeal by the Galician company. The company has requested that the opening of the pool be delayed until a ruling by the Contentious-Administrative Court has been announced.

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NEWS EXTRA News stands facelift plans UNUSED news stands that litter the sea front areas of the Malaga region are to be given a fresh lease of life in new plans by the Malaga City Council. Over 100 discarded kiosks will be resold and renovated.

Park award SKILLS: Councillor María José Roberto present at the closure of the workshops.

Women’s workshops THE city council of VelezMalaga held the eighth edition of the ‘Digitalizas’ workshop this July in the Axarquia capital. The aim of the course was to help bridge the divide in the digital skills of women in the area by increasing their knowledge of the medium and industry. The workshops were organised by the Cybervolunteers

Foundation, Fundacion Mujeres and Google.org and have been endorsed by the Councillor for Business and Employment, María José Roberto. The workshop consisted of three courses, basic digital skills, digital skills for improving access to employment and a workshop for improving digital skills of entrepreneurship. Roberto praised the event

and reiterated the government’s commitment to improving social inclusion in the area. “This programme adds to the many others that have been carried out from the City Council and in which more than €16 million have been invested in the last four years.” A follow up to the programme has been scheduled for this September entitled ‘Extraordinary.’

THE 2019 Travellers’ Choice awards have named Torre del Mar’s Aquavelis in the top 10 water parks in the country. A host of new attractions and the province’s highest Kamikaze slide have helped push the park into ninth position.

Annual spend THE new coalition government in the town of Competa has increased political spending by €7,500 gross per year compared to the previous government. The three mayors elected each have €32,466.28 per year, a 30 per cent increase over last year.

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Velez-Malaga road works CREDIT: Ayuntamiento de Velez Malaga

IMPORTANT road works have been signed off by the City Council of VelezMalaga this week to resurface and improve a five-kilometre stretch of the Camino de Cabrillas. The camino has been subject to numerous complaints about the poor state of the road’s surface. The stretch runs from an area on the outskirts of Velez-Malaga to the heart of Almayate and is the main access route to homes, businesses and agricultural buildings. The city council confirmed that an investment of €356,922 will be released to resurface the camino and also improve the drainage and guttering along the side of the road.

IMPROVEMENTS: Velez mayor Antonio Moreno Ferrer signs off the camino works. The investment is funded 60 per cent by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development and 40 per cent by the council. Velez-Malaga mayor, Antonio Moreno Ferrer (PSOE), explained: “The road improvements will facilitate access and road traffic to some 2,000 residents and workers of about 50 rural farms.” He went on to add that “the resurfacing will promote the development and creation of employment of a productive sector in the area.”

Almuñecar cultural calendar WITH the echoes of the jazz festival still ringing around the botanical-archaeological park of El Majuelo, the town hall of Almuñecar and La Herradura has announced its remaining cultural and leisure program for July. Today (Thursday, July 25) at 10.30pm, in El Majuelo Park, will see a live performance paying tribute to the American musician Michael Jackson, celebrat-

ing his music and successes. Tomorrow, also at 10.30pm there will be a concert at the Manuel de Falla Theatre with Cadiz Rhythms for lovers of carnival music. And on Sunday, the band One for My Baby will perform classic hits and modern classics. The month of culture will then be closed by a production of children’s musical Beauty and the Beast

on Tuesday (July 30), starting at 10.30pm. Alongside Almuñecar’s exciting plans, La Herradura will host the the 21st Puppet Festival which will start today with the play Got Rock. And for the next three days, three more productions will take place including Peneque, The Puppet Dream (60th anniversary), The Last Gentleman, and The Guardian of Dreams.

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NEWS EXTRA Photography exhibition THE Casa de la Cultura in Almuñecar will host the photographic exhibition ‘Portraits of India’ by María Angustias Cañete. The exhibition, held on behalf of the Vicente Ferrer Foundation, is on display July 23 to August 6, Monday to Saturday from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm.

Jazz concert THE 32nd International Jazz Festival on the Costa de Almuñecar closed this week with a special performance by legendary New Orleans jazz saxophonist Jesse Davies. He was joined on stage by organist Phil Wilkinson and drummer Mario Gomez at the El Majuelo Park festival.

Town workers A TOTAL of 16 new workers have been enlisted to assist with the maintenance and upkeep of Almuñecar through the Employment Promotion Programme, and will be involved in urban planning, tourism, and commerce.

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BREXIT BRIEF

Johnson wins By Joe Gerrard BORIS JOHNSON became Britain’s prime minister yesterday (Wednesday, July 24) after winning the Conservative leadership contest. Johnson won the race with more than 92,150 votes, beating rival Jeremy Hunt who won 46,656 votes. The former Foreign Secretary and ex-mayor of London said it was an ‘extraordinary honour and privilege’ to be elected party leader. He also praised his predecessor Theresa May despite previously slamming her Brexit deal and resigning from the cabinet in protest against her approach. Johnson secured victory by campaigning on a hard-line Brexit platform. He said leaving the EU before the Thursday, October 31 deadline was a ‘matter of life and death.’ Hunt in contrast said he would be open to further delays if necessary. Johnson also suggested he would be prepared to suspend or ‘prorogue’ parliament in order to get either his version of a deal or a no-deal Brexit through. Johnson said after being crowned leader that the campaign was over and it was time for the work to begin. Movements from lawmakers

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VICTOR: Johnson became prime minister yesterday. in the House of Commons designed to stop any attempt at either a no-deal Brexit or proroguing parliament are already afoot. Johnson will have plenty of work to keep him occupied. Measures passed in the Commons recently mean MPs will be required to sit in October, officially to discuss the Northern Ireland Executive. But this also means it would be illegal for Johnson to suspend Parliament during that time. Several government ministers have also resigned in protest against Johnson’s victory. Foreign Office Minister Alan Dun-

can even tried to table a no-confidence motion against Johnson in Parliament for Wednesday but was unsuccessful. Labour is said to be preparing a no-confidence motion for the autumn.

BREXIT EXTRA No-deal ‘trouble’ THE choice of abandoning the Brexit withdrawal deal negotiated between London and Brussels last year will be one for Britain’s new prime minister but it would mean both sides face ‘trouble,’ Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said.

Duncan quits BRITAIN’S Foreign Office Minister Alan Duncan resigned on Monday saying that it was ‘tragic’ that Brexit meant the country could not take the opportunity to be a dominant political force in the EU.

Pupil warning SCHOOLS across Britain have received advice from the Department of Education instructing them to inform the parent of students from EU countries they would have to leave the country if they do not apply for the new EU Settlement Scheme.

What to do in the event of an emergency in Spain LIVING in Spain can bring with it an array of issues which may not have been encountered when living in the UK. There are lots of things to consider, and we are here to help try to make the transition and life in Spain a little easier by compiling a series of helpful facts and figures relating to a variety of topics. HERE in Spain there is a general number for all emergencies, 112. No area code is needed and the number can be called from any phone, including mobiles without a Spanish SIM card. The responders speak a number of languages, and you can also fax or SMS 112. In addition, there are individual emergency numbers, depending on the type of assistance you need. It’s a good idea to keep a printout of them handy, in your bag or wallet, in the home and in the car. And it can’t hurt to have a few helpful Spanish medical/emergency terms written down, just in case you don’t get an English-speaking member of staff. National Police, also known as National Police Corps (Cuerpo Nacional de Policia, CNP), deals with criminal offences and public order in towns and cities, and can be contacted by calling 091 or 902 102 112. The latter was set up for non-Spanish to report burglaries, car theft or a break-in when documents and belongings are lost or stolen. Available in English from 9am to 2pm, all week long, the service is also available in French, German and Italian. Once the telephone report is made,

claimants have 48 hours to check and sign their statement at the police station of their choice. In the case of robbery, where threat or force has been used, victims should call 091 at the time, then go directly to a police station to make a report. The Guardia Civil is a military force which operates mostly in rural areas and is responsible for drug offences, fatal car accidents, robberies and murders, and can be contacted on 062. Local Police (Policia municipal) cover their local town or city area for traffic offences and control, lost property and crimes such as theft and neighbourhood disputes. You can reach them on 092. And a special helpine, 016, has been set up specifically to report instances of gender violence. For an ambulance (ambulancia) and health emergencies, call 061 or 112, and in the case of a fire call the fire brigade (cuerpo de bomberos) on 061 or 112. For problems at sea, the Maritime Rescue Service (Salvamento Seguridad Maritmo) can be contacted by calling 900 202 202, and the Red Cross (Cruz Rojo) on 902 222 292. There is also a Red Cross 24- hour helpline 900 100 333.

091 or 902 102 112 from 9am to 2pm

This information is for guidance only, and should not be taken as legal advice. If in any doubt, seek professional help.

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PEOPLE are being urged to remember to use a condom during casual sex encounters following a surge in syphilis cases across Europe. Last month the World Health Organisation revealed that about one million people a day catch a sexually transmitted disease, and earlier this month Durex chose Spain to launch a new global campaign warning of the dangers of STIs (sexually transmitted infections). Called ‘Unforgettable Nights’ it launched in Spain because of an increase in STIs here. In the case of syphilis, for the first time since the 2000s new cases of the STI are more frequent than diagnoses of HIV in some countries. According to a report from the European Centre for Dis-

ease Prevention and Control (ECDC) new cases of syphilis have risen 70 per cent since 2010. The increase has been driven by more unprotected sex and generally riskier sexual behaviour. More opportunity for casual sex may also be to blame. Susana Ramón, is a microbiological doctor. Speaking to Diario de Mallorca she said: “There is a re-emergence of sexually transmitted diseases in developed countries. They have to be taken seriously because the consequences if they are not diagnosed in time are serious. “Experts agree that there has been a relaxation in prevention, the use of condoms, since the fear of HIV has been lost.” Overall, more than 260,000 confirmed syphilis cases were reported from 30 EU/EEA countries between 2007 and 2017. Andrew Amato-Gauci, an ECDC expert on sexually transmitted infections said: “There is a clear relationship between sexual risk

Office debates and public opinions AFTER we realised the office was split, we decided to get the public involved to help settle our debate. We asked ‘should fruit be served on

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behaviour and the risk of syphilis and other sexually transmitted diseases. He said: “To reverse this trend, we need to encourage people to use condoms consistently with new and casual partners. Regular tests for syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections should also be part of the parcel, especially if there has been a risk of infection.” The most significant aspect is sexual behaviour rather than orientation and the practising of safe sex. People should be careful to always use a condom. In tourism destinations like Spain, the danger of ‘holiday romances’ is that people are more relaxed and less likely to take as much care than at home. And the prevalence of ‘clubs’ which are attractive for some groups of men on stag parties or sports trips to Spain makes it even more important for men to take extra care. The use of prostitutes is a high risk activity, where ‘clients’ should always take precautions and use condoms.

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THE WEEK IN POLITICS SPANISH lawmakers met in the Congress of Deputies this week to vote on whether to allow acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to formally take office. The investiture process, which began on Monday with debates between party leaders and other Congress deputies, was preceded by talks between Sanchez’s left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) and the leftist Podemos. The parties were deadlocked over the earlier refusal of Sanchez to appoint Podemos figures to his government. Sanchez later relented saying he could appoint some lower ranking Podemos figures if Iglesias stood aside, which he indicated he would do on Friday. Sanchez hoped to close a deal by Monday before the investiture sessions but failed to do so. Podemos accused PSOE of only offering its lawmakers ‘symbolic’ positions without any authority and said no talks were held on Monday.

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VOTE: Lawmakers debated whether to invest Sanchez this week. Sanchez therefore entered the investiture debate without certain backing from Podemos. He needed their votes and those of a handful of smaller, regionalist parties to survive the first vote on Tuesday. Congressional rules state candidates for prime minister must secure an absolute majority to win in the first vote. Failing that a second vote is held where just a simple ma-

jority is needed. Sanchez told lawmakers on Monday that dialogue was needed to resolve some of Spain’s burning political issues, including the ongoing Catalan independence question. He accused the conservative Partido Popular (PP), the centrist Ciudadanos and the farright Vox of providing fertile ground for pro-independence groups with their hard-line and

confrontational rhetoric on the issue. The stance was motivated by political strategy as much as principles. Pro-independence lawmakers are among those who could help Sanchez win the investiture vote, despite them signalling they would not support him. The PP, Ciudadanos and Vox all said they would vote against Sanchez. PP leader Pablo Casado said his party was obliged to oppose Sanchez because of its position as the leading opposition party in the Congress of Deputies. He also accused Sanchez of siding with pro-independence groups at the expense of Spain. Ciudadanos leader Albert Rivera said his party would oppose Sanchez because his plans for his time in office posed a ‘danger’ to the country. (This article was written prior to the vote. For the full result go to: www.euroweeklynews.

Rallying cry THE centrist Ciudadanos’ candidate for Barcelona mayor has called for regional and far-right nationalism to be fought in equal measure as his party’s identity crisis rumbles on. Manuel Valls told Spanish media his decision to break ranks with Ciudadanos and back incumbent Mayor Ada Colau represented the ‘first great defeat’ of Catalan nationalism. Despite Colau’s remaining in office being seen as a victory for Valls, he appeared more pessimistic when it came to his party’s dealings with the far-right Vox. He called on his party to take the fight to Vox. “Those who have fought against nationalism in Cataluña should fight with the same force against Vox’s nationalism. They are both political adversaries,” Valls said. It comes as ruptures have developed in Ciudadanos over local and regional branches joining with the far-right party to get into power. Leader Albert Rivera has thrown the party’s lot in with others to the right of it. This led Ciudadanos, Vox and the conservative Partido Popular (PP) to be seen as a three-pronged rightist front which could take power by banding together. But the strategy has alienated those on Ciudadanos’ liberal and progressive wing such as Valls.

Poll tracker: • Partido Socialista (PSOE): 31.2 per cent, 134 seats • Partido Popular (PP): 17.4 per cent, 71 seats • Ciudadanos: 16.6 per cent, 63 seats • Unidos Podemos: 13.1 per cent, 35 seats • Result: PSOE largest party, no overall control

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A HEATWAVE in Britain which has seen temperatures rise to up to 37 degrees could put asthma sufferers at risk of ‘deadly’ attacks, according to medical experts. Asthma UK’s clinical head Dr Andy Whittamore said a ‘toxic cocktail’ of hot humid weather and rising pollen levels made conditions for those

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‘Deadly’ asthma attacks warning with asthma ‘extremely hazardous.’ “Hot air and hay fever can cause people’s airways to nar-

row, leaving them struggling to breathe, with symptoms like coughing, wheezing, a tight chest and breathlessness,” Whittamore said. It comes as Britain’s Met Office has forecast temperatures as high as 37 degrees in the southeast of England today (Thursday, July 25). Those temperatures could break the record for the hottest day in July, according to the Met Office. An ‘African plume’ which is moving over Britain from the south is said to be the cause of the heatwave. England’s Chief Nursing Officer Ruth May said: “It’s really important to take simple precautions like drinking plenty of water, using highfactor sunscreen and remembering to take allergy medication if you need it.” Some 5.4 million people have asthma in Britain, according to Asthma UK.

BAN SUPPORT: Opposition to trophies from hunting is widespread.

Support for trophy hunting ban ALMOST two thirds of the British public support a ban on trophy hunting, according to a new survey. The Survation poll found 63 per cent of respondents wanted the sport to be banned. Around three quarters supported blocking the imports of animal body parts from hunting to Britain, the same poll reported in the Daily Mirror found. It comes as the Born Free animal rights charity said about 2,500 trophies were shipped to Britain from 2008 to 2017.

Born Free’s head of policy Mark Jones said: “Trophy hunting is a cruel and damaging relic of a colonial era that causes immense animal suffering and disrupts wildlife.” Among the body parts imported were ones from 560 African elephants, more than 300 hippopotamuses and 265 American black bears. There were also almost 100 Nile crocodile parts and 80 from African lions, according to the charity. Environment Secretary Michael Gove said he would not hesitate to act if there was a case for a ban and called for evidence to be presented.

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The amount offered by the Treasury for its latest bond auction, with investors able to buy debt which matures in either three or five years according to the Bank of Spain.

Bank growth forecast rise

Calviño enters IMF head race

SPANISH bank BBVA’s economic growth forecast for 2019 has been revised up to 2.3 per cent from 2.2 per cent predicted three months ago. The bank said in its Spain Situation report expected recoveries in other economies, a more accommodative monetary policy and falling oil prices meant economic output (GDP) would grow more. The bank said around 810,000 jobs would be created if their forecasts are accurate and that the unemployment rate could fall to 12.2 per cent by the end of 2020.

pointment of a European woman with ‘international prestige’ to lead the body. The minister’s nomination comes as current IMF director Lagarde resigned the post after being put forward to head the European Central Bank. Current rival nominees for the IMF post include former Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijjselbloem, Mario Centeno, president of the Eurogroup and Central Bank of Finland Governor Olli Rehn. The winner will succeed Largade after she formally leaves office on Thursday September 12. The IMF stands alongside the World

SPAIN’S acting Economy Minster Nadia Calviño has entered the race to succeed Christine Lagarde as the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The minister was shortlisted to take over the international financial institution following last week’s G7 meeting in Chantilly, France. Calviño said she had discussed her candidacy with acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. He told her he would support any minister who applied for such an important position, according to Calviño. Sources close to the acting prime minister said Madrid supported the ap-

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Bank and a handful of other international agencies as a key player in global economic policy making and agenda setting. It is tasked with ensuring global economic stability and with helping nations with financial difficulties. The latter function has seen it criticised for imposing neoliberal economic policies and austerity measures on countries in dire financial straits, such as Greece during the eurozone debt crisis. Europeans are traditionally appointed to lead the IMF while appointments for the leadership of the World Bank are reserved for the US.

‘Google tax’ plan return THE government will introduce a new tax on large multinational technology companies despite similar proposals in France facing threats from the industry, Spain’s acting Finance Minister said. Maria Jesus Montero said the proposed levy, dubbed the ‘Google tax,’ would be tabled before lawmakers once the government is formally sworn in. It comes after the tax formed part of the left-leaning Partido Socialista’s (PSOE) government’s draft budget plans which failed to pass last year. French officials faced legal threats from companies after floating a similar tax recently.

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Delivery service FRENCH supermarket chain Carrefour has agreed to collaborate with Spanish distribution company Glovo to create a new service offering online shoppers home deliveries within around half an hour of ordering from its stores in Spain, France, Italy and Argentina.

Hours deal BAILOUT: Creditors agreed to help Dia.

Funds save Dia THE Dia supermarket chain has avoided technical bankruptcy after creditors agreed to restructure its debts. The company reached an 11th-hour deal to get a €490 million loan from its new owners LetterOne, owned by Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman. The funds were used to pay off bonds ahead of a deadline on Monday. Dia finance head Enrique Wickert said the funds meant the company now had an ‘adequate and solid’ financial structure. New liquidity lines of €280 million have also been opened, with €80 million going to suppliers. The bailout follows €144 million losses in the first quarter of 2019.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS company Telefonica has reached an agreement with trade unions which guarantee the right of workers to ‘digitally disconnect’ out of hours, with the CCOO saying it would make the firm a benchmark in the labour market.

File appeal THE National Securities and Markets Commission (CNMV) watchdog has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court to stop the publication of a file detailing why it fined the Popular Bank €1 million in 2016, claiming it contains confidential information.

Youth wages at 1990’s levels YOUNG workers without qualifications are now earning the same as their counterparts did in the 1990s and make less than a decade ago, according to the Bank of Spain. Spain’s central bank, which carried out a study on earnings during the past 30 years, said young unskilled workers experienced the biggest drop in income. The study focused on salary purchasing power, factoring in inflation.

Bank Governor Hernandez de Cos said each generation saw earnings rise up until the 2008 financial crisis, when wages for all began to drop. High unemployment, a fall in working hours and the rising costs of rent all contributed to the fall. The study also found the average Spanish worker was 13 per cent poorer due to the recession which began after the crisis.

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Tax evasion list ruling SPAIN’S Constitutional Court has agreed to admit a list of suspected tax fraudsters as evidence in an evasion sentence appeal hearing. The Constitutional Court ruled the so-called Falciani list was legitimate evidence. It includes the names of some 13,000 people who allegedly stashed money in the Swiss subsidiary of British bank HSBC. The court ruling follows an appeal from engineering entrepreneur Sixto Delgado de la Coba after he was jailed for six years for stashing some €5.2 million in the bank. Delgado appealed the sentence claiming the use of the list violated his right to the presumption of innocence. The Constitutional Court’s ruling follows one from the Supreme Court which agreed to admit the list as evidence in February 2017 when it was probing tax evasion. More than 500 Spanish taxpayers were convicted after their names were found on the list and probed by the Tax Agency. Falciana came to Spain after stealing the list and the National court has twice turned down extradition requests from Switzerland.

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Spending warning THE public spending watchdog of Spain has warned the city councils of Madrid, Cordoba and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria after their spending rose by more than 10 per cent. The Independent Authority of Fiscal Responsibility (AIREF) said the increases were well above those allowed by local and regional spending rules. Tenerife’s island council was also warned about its spending. AIREF has called for regional authorities to intervene and for the budgets to be revised, either by cutting spending or increasing taxes. The body has also recommended controls be placed on several councils which plan to increase spending by 8 per cent. These include Almonte, Jaen and Jerez de la Frontera. It also called for the Spanish Treasury to take action against the regional authorities of Madrid, Navarra and the Canary Islands because of the high growth in their unfunded spending. AIREF also singled out the regions of Aragon, Cantabria, Castilla-La Mancha, Cataluña, Extremadura, Murcia and Valencia for planning to spend above legal limits. City and regional spending rules state

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Green light for buyout SPAIN’S National Securities and Market Commision (CNMV) watchdog has approved a bid from the Asset Management and Industrial Machinery (GAMI) holding company to take over General Machinery Rental (GAM) for €1.72 a share.

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CONCERNS: Madrid Council was one of the authorities AIREF criticised for its spending plans. that expenditure can only rise in line with economic growth and that it must be properly financed. The call comes as AIREF delivered its assessment on the state of Spain’s public finances last week. The overall deficit of Spain’s regions, or autonomous communities, is expected to

be 0.5 per cent of economic output (gross domestic product, GDP) this year. it was originally forecast to be 0.1 per cent. This is in part due to the Spanish Treasury’s decision not to reimburse regional authorities for the recent installation of systems to provide VAT information to large companies.

THE Spanish government’s spending deficit is likely to be around 2 per cent of economic output (gross domestic product, GDP) by the end of this year, according to the Independent Authority of Fiscal Responsibility (AIREF).

Betting sale CIRSA, the Spain-based sports betting firm, is set to buy a 50 per cent stake in Sportium from the British company GVC Holdings which owns the Ladbrokes Coral gambling company for around €70 million

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT FIRSTLY let me thank all of those who responded to my ‘What If’ Party manifesto last week. So many concurred with my views I almost (but not quite!) considered registering as a contender for number 10. (Yeah yeah!). What did surprise me was that for about the first time in my 30 years of column scribble, I actually received not one single missive of dissent. It probably shows how desperate we all are for a bit of common sense, which was basically all the piece was about. ‘Fraid it’s all a pipe dream though folks. A couple of recent events show that we are all still at the mercy of the lunatics, who are surely now firmly in charge of the asylum. Does anyone remember Roy Larner? Roy was one of the heroes of the London Bridge terrorist attack. When the incident took place, Roy, who was having a beer on the terrace of one of the bars, launched himself at one of the aggressors and received eight knife slashes and a painful stint in hospital for his brave efforts. Hailed by the public as the ‘lion of Millwall’ Roy was accredited with possibly having saved even further injuries or deaths occurring during the attack. Surely now was the time to present this man’s remarkable courage with some form of official recognition? Wrong. In a move that is almost beyond belief (although in this day and age, noth-

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ing surprises me!) the authorities have decided to actually place Roy himself on the anti-terrorist watch list! Apparently, he cried out the name ‘Millwall,’ his favourite football team, as he launched into his counter attack; therefore they consider that he may now be the one who should be watched and even have to attend de- radicalisation classes. In the words of the great John McEnroe, surely they can’t be serious? Does this mean they are going to attempt to ‘deradicalise’ all the football fans that support the

clubs of the UK? Well good luck with that! Can you imagine how many of the anti-terrorist brigade it would take to arrest all the Liverpool fans chanting ‘Come on you Reds’ on a Saturday afternoon? Give us a break. For the sake of sanity, honour this brave man with the medal and recognition he deserves. What on Earth has happened to our values when we reward our heroes with persecution? Winston must be positively spinning! Sometimes I really do despair of it all. The second bit of time wasting,

brain numbing nonsense that emerged this week, was the usual suspects wingeing and whining that the choice of a black woman to play a white cat in the new film version of ‘Cats’ was racist! Is that pathetic or wot? I’ve actually discovered a new ploy. Whenever I hear one of these individuals call someone a racist, in my mind’s eye I substitute the meaning of the word to ‘patriot.’ The level of satisfaction is wonderful - and it makes far more sense. Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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CASSANDRA NASH A WEEKLY LOOK - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

WITHOUT wishing to be unduly unkind, Madrid’s new mayor Jose Luis Almeida resembles the slightly challenged stooge in a comedy duo. Time will tell what kind of mayor he turns out to be, but he wasted no time in trying to undo Manuela Carmena’s legacy. The courts reversed the PP-controlled city hall’s attempt to cancel the Madrid Central traffic fines introduced to reduce air pollution, but Almeida revealed recently that private conversations with Madrileños revealed they now experience ‘a certain feeling of insecurity.’ Fewer cars mean fewer people on the streets, Almeida claimed, conveniently ignoring the fact that at least Madrid’s air is comparatively breathable. Ever flown over Madrid on a clear day in the past? You never knew it, because you couldn’t see it, although it’s easier to make out now. But hey, the right wing, bless them, love a bit of pollution, makes them feel they’re doing things the right way.

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NATURALLY PSOE analysists see blue skies over their own domain and storm clouds over everyone else’s. So, in a hypothetical second general election, they can see Iñigo Er-

rejon’s regional Mas Madrid party overtaking the Podemos-Izquierda Unida coalition should it go national. Outside Pablo Iglesias’ party, baby-faced Errejon has always been more popular with the public and the Podemos supremo knows it. Why else shunt Errejon away from the limelight, demote him from par-

ty number two and banish him to the Madrid Assembly? Iglesias is losing support not from hardliners but those who might or might not vote one day for Unidas Podemos. If he precipitates another general election as he did in 2016 when he voted with the Partido Popular against Pedro Sanchez, he will lose even more.

Permission to pull the plug THERE are one million signatures on an online petition in favour of euthanasia, enough to demand a parliamentary debate. According to a recent poll, 80 per cent of Spain’s population would like to see euthanasia de-penalised. Unfortunately, the remaining 20 per cent are falling into the old Spanish trap of assuming that what isn’t prohibited is compulsory and are beginning to make so much noise that the entire 80 per cent will hardly be heard. Euthanasia petition on debate.

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And he deserves to lose them to Errejon.

Two-year transformation PEDRO SANCHEZ is joined by the PP’s Pablo Casado in wanting to introduce legislation giving the most-voted party the automatic right to govern. It’s hardly a revolutionary fix and already exists in democratic countries like Denmark. Former president Mariano Rajoy claimed the legitimacy of this stance to demonstrate in December 2015 and June 2016 why he deserved to be Spain’s president. Pedro Sanchez felt differently in October 2016 when Rajoy desperately needed to survive an investiture debate. Sanchez maintained that being the most-voted ‘was not synonymous with a majority.’ His ‘No means no’ temporarily made him an outcast, but now he is in the same position as Rajoy and repeating his predecessor’s argument. Just shows what a difference a taste of power and the keys to the Moncloa can make.

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 16 represents V and 25 represents C, so fill in V every time the figure 16 appears and C every time the figure 25 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 Quotes as a source (5) 4 Plant louse (5) 7 Tried (9) 8 Appraise (4) 9 Increase threefold (6) 12 Large wading bird (6) 13 Damage (4) 16 Double (9) 18 Attempt again (5) 19 Devout (5)

English - Spanish

Across 1 Battery (7) 5 Taburete (5) 8 Empinado (cuesta) (5) 9 Extranjero (7) 10 Llave inglesa (7) 11 To miss (fail) (5) 12 Sótano (como almacén) (6) 14 Tobillos (6) 17 Straight (without turning) (5) 19 Conejos (7) 22 Brújula (7) 23 Malva (color) (5) 24 Ready (prepared) (5) 25 Alga (7)

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE

Down 1 Church singing group (5) 2 Farm vehicle (7) 3 Location (4) 4 Look up to (6) 5/17 Stew of beef or lamb and potatoes (3,3) 6 Avoid (5) 10 An innocuous or inert medication (7) 11 Confirm the truth of (6) 12 Alcoholic drink made from apples (5) 14 Infectious childhood disease (5) 15 Slightly wet (4) 17 See 5

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

Down 1 Kisses (5) 2 Uña de pie (7) 3 Madurar (fruta) (5) 4 Permitirse (6) 5 Cirujano (7) 6 To hate (5) 7 London (7) 12 Snail (7) 13 Aguacate (7) 15 Tiempo libre (7) 16 Patatas fritas (de bolsa) (6) 18 Peines (5) 20 Pump (water, air) (5) 21 Velocidad (5)

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FOR NEXT 7 DAYS AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You have a chance to give someone great delight, so why not go ahead? Your insecure side tells you that it is too good to be true and there must be a catch. Why should there be? This is a situation that you may relax into as only you know how.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Don't look for spooks in the closet when there are none. Not only does it look silly but it wastes good time. Basing your actions on past disappointments can only lead to more of the same. Show confidence in others and they will show it in you. Sometimes, your patience wears thin but it is in your best interests to remain calm.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Is someone that you are closely involved with trying to drive a hard bargain? Are you surprised at the amount of time and energy that they are throwing at it? It could be that they are more passionate about it than you realised.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) You have been learning about certain people very fast. Do you feel as though you are in the middle of a soap opera? With the summer sun high, it is possible that passions will fire up. Everything seems to revolve round one person and it is upsetting everything else.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) This is your week to sparkle and show how clever you are. Why be modest? Let others know what you are capable of; your talents will come out sooner or later. Don't be embarrassed when paid a compliment, for it is richly deserved. You have put on a jolly good show of late and it is now time to listen to the applause.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Something that you had set your heart on, although still coming, is terribly slow. This is not a time to be a pessimist. Please don't, however, allow your tendency to put all your eggs in one basket trip you up. It is not necessary to go about things the way that you normally do .

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) You are moving on in an important area but do not burn bridges before you have others to cross. You will know why I mention this later in the week. You are able to influence others far more than you realise, but with your wish to keep things on an even keel you may be giving away too much. You need to keep a balance.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Is there a chance that you are burying your head in the sand? It is likely that something happening right in front of you is being overlooked or ignored. You are able to deal with this more easily than you think. Just take one step at a time and stick to your plan. Simply telling someone what to do instead of asking them to do it can work wonders.

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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Now is your chance to go straight for what you want. The shock of having this opportunity could cause you to hesitate. Do bear in mind, though, that he who hesitates is often lost. The temptation to keep something for yourself is not selfish but sensible.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Challenges that do not please you are inevitable. That does not mean that your attitude towards them could not change. Indeed, unless you want to continue to be upset, it must. Luckily, you have mostly had your own way recently.

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Friday July 19

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

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

TARGET: Average: 16 Good: 23 Very good: 33 Excellent: 42 LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

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QUICK Across: 1 First, 4 Depth, 7 Menagerie, 8 Urge, 10 Anger, 13 False, 14 Idle, 17 Stevedore, 19 Oasis, 20 Latte. Down:

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) A big change means big chances, so don't let small things get you down. In the past six months you have come a long way. You are not back where you started. You are being given the chance to start again, but this time you have far more experience.

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.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This is not a time to take anyone for granted. At this time of the year people tend to look at their situation and ask if they are getting enough out of it. Neglecting someone now could store up a lot of problems for the future. Avoid doing anything that could lead to you being blamed later.

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1 Famous, 2/18 Run out, 3 Toga, 4 Daring, 5 Pretend, 6 Halt, 9 Glasses, 11 Assess, 12 Recede, 15 Dodo, 16 Tell.

CRYPTIC Across: 1 Sprites, 5 Relic, 8 Enlarge, 9 Orbit, 10 Ladle, 11 Tractor, 12 Ersatz, 14 Scarce, 17 Dead pan, 19 Evens, 22 Rider, 23 Apostle, 24 Eerie, 25 Retinue.

Down: 1 Swell, 2 Riled, 3 Torrent, 4 Sweets, 5 Rioja, 6 Lobster, 7 Coterie, 12 Endorse, 13 Slander, 15 Cheroot, 16 Unfair, 18 Purse, 20 Eaten, 21 Siege.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Down:

Across: 1 Chapter, 5 Enjoy, 8 Tirar, 9 Trigger, 10 Rescate, 11 Abeto, 12 Espiar, 14 Object, 18 Wrist, 20 Afeitar, 22 Seaside, 23 Twice, 24 Sleet, 25 Aderezo.

1 Catorce, 2 Atras, 3 Terraza, 4 Rotten, 5 Épica, 6 Juguete, 7 Yerno, 13 Private, 15 Breathe, 16 Terreno, 17 Maleta, 18 Wasps, 19 Twist, 21 Tribe.

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THURSDAY - 25 JULY

10:15am Wanted Down Under 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Empty Housing Scandal 12:45pm Armchair Britain 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Red Rock 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Make Me a Dealer 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Serengeti 10:00pm Fake or Fortune? 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm Regional News and Weather 11:30pm Weather 11:35pmInside the Bruderhof 12:15am Who Do You Think You Are?

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am Judge Rinder 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm Tenable 4:59pm ITV London Weather 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Ross Kemp Living With 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm The Cruise 10:00pm Sewer Men 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm ITV News London 11:50pm Long Lost Family 12:45am Beecham House 1:40am Tour de France Highlights

7:30am Wednesday in Parliament 8:00am Coast 9:00am Britain in Bloom 9:30am Great British Railway Journeys 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm Curious Creatures 2:30pm Getting the Builders in 3:15pm The Wonder of Animals 3:45pm Victorian Farm 4:45pm Swimming: World Championships 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Celebrity Eggheads 7:30pm Best House in Town 8:00pm The Repair Shop 9:00pm This Farming Life 10:00pmBroke 11:00pm Vic & Bob's Big Night Out 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am How The Middle 1:15am Mad Cow Disease: The Great British Beef Scandal

8:00pm Beyond 100 8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1988 9:00pm Plane Spotting Live 10:00pm Concorde 11:00pm The Making of Spain 12:00am Jonathan Meades on Jargon 1:00am The Secret History of My Family 2:00am Peaky Blinders The gripping drama Is halfway through and the twists and turns come thick and fast as Tommy shares some important family news with his brothers, and outlines his plans or the most audacious criminal act the gang has ever undertaken. 2:55am Peaky Blinders 3:55am Peaky Blinders

7:25am Cheers 8:20am King of Queens 9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:10am Frasier 11:10am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm The Simpsons 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm A New Life in the Sun 2:05pm Posh Pawnbrokers 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm George Clarke's Old House, New Home 10:00pm Catch-22 11:00pm Celebrity Gogglebox 12:00am Tez O'Clock 1:00am 24 Hours in A&E 2:00am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

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Judge Rinder Dinner Date Emmerdale Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show Superstore Dress to Impress Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show Dinner Date Dress to Impress Take Me Out You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Love Island Shopping with Keith Lemon Family Guy Family Guy American Dad!

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7:10am The Chase 7:55am The Professionals 8:50am The Sweeney 10:00am Tour de France Highlights Coverage of stage 18 of the most prestigious race on the calendar, featuring a 208km route from Embrun to Valloire. 11:00am Tour de France Live 5:45pm The Professionals 6:55pm The Sweeney 8:00pm Tour de France Highlights) 9:00pm Monster Carp 10:00pmThe Scorpion King 11:05pm FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 11:10pm The Scorpion King 11:55pm The Nice Guys 1:00am FYI Daily

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7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 7:30am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Good Morning Transfers 11:00am Sky Sports News 11:30am Live Test Cricket England v Ireland. 7:55pm Live Vitality T20 Blast Cricket 11:00pm Live World Golf Championships The Fedex St Jude Invitational. 2:00am Sky Sports News 3:00am Sky Sports News

11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Empty Housing Scandal 12:45pm Armchair Britain 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Red Rock 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Make Me a Dealer 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Garden Rescue 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm A Question of Sport 10:00pm Still Game 10:30pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm Regional News and Weather 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Killing Eve 12:20am New Tricks

7:30am Thursday in Parliament Highlights of the day's Parliament. 8:00am Coast 9:00am Gardeners' World 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 2:00pm Curious Creatures 2:30pm Getting the Builders in 3:15pm The Wonder of Animals 3:45pm Victorian Farm 4:45pm Swimming: World Championships 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Celebrity Eggheads 7:30pm Best House in Town 8:00pm Hidden Wales with Will Millard 9:00pm Gardeners' World 10:00pm Natural World 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight 12:00am Weather

8:00pm World News Today The day's leading stories. 8:30pm BBC Proms 2019 11:00pm David Bowie and the Story of Ziggy Stardust 12:00am BBC Proms 2019 1:10am Top of the Pops: 1988 Gary Davies and Simon Mayo present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 April 1988 and featuring Taylor Dayne, Fleetwood Mac, Glen Goldsmith, Hazell Dean, Natalie Cole, AC/DC, Pebbles, Scott Fitzgerald, Pet Shop Boys and Jellybean featuring Adele Bertei. 1:40am Peaky Blinders 2:40am Peaky Blinders 3:40am Peaky Blinders

7:25am Cheers 8:20am King of Queens 9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:10am Frasier 10:40am Frasier 11:10am The Big Bang Theory 11:35am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm The Simpsons 12:30pm The Simpsons 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm A New Life in the Sun 2:05pm Posh Pawnbrokers 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Crystal Maze 10:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 11:00pm The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan 12:05am Shipmates O' Mine

9:05am Digby Dragon 9:20am Little Princess 9:40am Shimmer and Shine 9:55am Floogals 10:10am Sunny Bunnies 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm Bargain-Loving Brits in Blackpool 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Police Interceptors 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm A Wife's Suspicion 5:00pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm Secrets of the Factories 10:00pm Celebrity 5 Go Barging 11:00pm13 Reasons Why: The Making of Freddie Mercury 12:35am Lip Sync Battle UK

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Lorraine Judge Rinder This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm Tenable 4:59pm ITV London Weather 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 Rescue: River Deep, Mountain High 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Lethal Weapon 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pmLethal Weapon 2

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alert identifier, it’s good to carry a card with basic medical information, including condition/medication name and dosage/doctor details/insurance/allergies/emergency contacts. Carry it clearly accessible and ideally visible. It’s critical if you are in an accident, or unconscious and can’t communicate. Buy Travel Insurance. Declare your medical condition - Travel Insurance is essential, but if you have an underlying medical issue its more important than ever. NEVER withhold details of a pre-existing condition, or this could invalidate your Insurance and cost you dearly in stress and unwanted medical expenses. Travel Insurance is inexpensive, easy to sort, and could be a life saver while abroad. It Ain’t Half Hot Mum… finally do yourself a favour by keeping yourself and your medication at the right temperature while away!.. Stay cool and hydrated. Put the right planning into how you travel and have a fantastic trip!

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Time to Eat with Nadiya 1:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Live Challenge Cup Rugby League 5:00pm Escape to the Country 5:45pm Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers 6:15pm Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa 7:35pm BBC News 7:45pm BBC London News; Weather 7:50pm Weather 7:55pm Who Dares Wins 8:35pm Pointless 9:25pm Casualty 10:15pm Killing Eve 11:00pm BBC News 11:15pm Weather 11:20pm Avengers: Age of Ultron 1:30am Now is Good

9:25am ITV News 9:30am The Sara Cox Show 10:25am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:35pm John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen 1:35pm Save Money: Lose Weight 2:05pm ITV News and Weather 2:24pm ITV London Weather 2:25pm ITV Racing Live 5:00pm You've Been Framed! 5:30pm Tipping Point 6:30pm The Chase 7:25pm ITV News and Weather 7:35pm ITV News London 7:45pm Zone of Champions 8:15pm Catchphrase 9:00pm The Voice Kids 10:45pm ITV News and Weather 11:04pm ITV London Weather 11:05pmDie Another Day 1:35am Tour de France Highlights

7:30am All Over the Place 8:00am The Dog Ate My Homework 8:30am The Dengineers 9:00am Mustangs FC 9:25am Deadly Top 10 9:55am Shaun the Sheep 11:30am The Wonder of Animals 12:00pm Monkey Planet 1:00pm Sport Relief 2019 2:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 2:45pm Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 3:15pm Flog It! 4:00pm Swimming: World Championships 5:00pm Live Challenge Cup Rugby League 7:30pm The Repair Shop 8:00pm Proms Encore 8:30pm Natural World 9:30pm Dad's Army 10:00pm A Fresh Guide to Florence with Fab 5 Freddy 11:00pm Atlanta 12:00amMidnight Special

1:05pm Catchphrase 2:05pm Ninja Warrior UK 3:00pm You've Been Framed! 3:55pm You've Been Framed! 4:25pm Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 5:25pm FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 5:30pm Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 6:10pm Two Weeks Notice 7:10pm FYI Daily 7:15pm Two Weeks Notice 8:15pm Jurassic Park III 9:15pm FYI Daily 9:20pm Jurassic Park III 10:00pm Love Island 11:05pm Shopping with Keith Lemon 11:35pm Family Guy 12:05am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy

8:00pm The Last Seabird Summer? 9:00pm Madame Tussaud: A Legend in Wax 10:00pm Inspector Montalbano 11:50pmHello Quo 1:10am Sinatra: All or Nothing at All Up-close and personal examination of the life, music and career of legendary entertainer Frank Sinatra, told in his own words from hours of archived interviews, along with commentary from those closest to him. 2:10am Peaky Blinders 3:10am Peaky Blinders 4:05am Peaky Blinders

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King of Queens King of Queens Frasier The Big Bang Theory Young Sheldon The Simpsons Four in a Bed Find it, Fix it, Flog it The team travels around the UK to find unique and valuable items `lost" in people's homes. Couples Come Dine with Me A Place in the Sun Portrait Artist of the Year Channel 4 News Including sport and weather. Formula 1 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Transformers: Dark of the Moon The Visit

8:20am Noddy: Toyland Detective 8:40am Digby Dragon 8:55am Peppa Pig 9:10am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:30am Paw Patrol 9:45am Nella the Princess Knight 9:55am Wissper 10:05am Pirata & Capitano 10:20am Floogals 10:35am Sunny Day 11:00am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:30am Police Interceptors 1:25pm Friends 4:00pm My Houseful of Animals 5:00pm The Great Yorkshire Show Live 7:00pm Drain the Oceans 8:00pm Cricket on 5 8:55pm 5 News Weekend 9:00pm The Railways That 12:00am Shane Richie's Gobsmacking Ads

7:00am Breakfast 10:00am BBC News 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:00pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:50pm Lifeline 3:00pm Escape to the Country 4:00pm Money for Nothing 4:45pm Shop Well for Less 5:45pm Fake or Fortune? 6:45pm Pointless 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm BBC London News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Poldark 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm BBC London News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Imagine 12:30am A Question of Sport 1:00am Our Lives

8:30am Countryfile 9:25am The Beechgrove Garden 9:55am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11:25am A Cook Abroad 12:25pm Nigella: At My Table 12:55pm Talking Pictures 1:40pm The Third Man 3:20pm BMX World Championships 4:30pm Swimming: World Championships 6:00pm World's Busiest Cities 7:00pm Mediterranean with Simon Reeve 8:00pm Remarkable Places to Eat 9:00pm Animals at Play 10:00pmThe Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan 11:00pm Mandy 11:15pm Sorry 11:30pm Louis Theroux's Altered States 12:35am Horizon

8:00pm BBC Proms 2019 10:05pm Arena 11:05pm Captain Jack and the Furious Few 12:05am Schama on Rembrandt: Masterpieces of the Late Years 1:05am Britain's Most Fragile Treasure 2:05am Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble Documentary about the international musical collective formed by the acclaimed cellist. 3:40am Arena This profile, featuring an audio interview with Cindy Sherman, gives a rare insight into one of the most elusive and influential living artists.

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King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond 8:40am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am The Simpsons 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Simpsons 3:30pm The Secret Life of the Zoo 4:30pm A Place in the Sun 5:30pm Coast vs Country 6:30pm The Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes 7:30pm Channel 4 News Including sport and weather. 8:00pm Formula 1 10:00pm The Handmaid's Tale 11:00pm First Dates 12:00amTransformers: Dark of the Moon

9:55am Wissper 10:05am Pirata & Capitano 10:20am Floogals 10:35am Sunny Day 10:55am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:20am Access 11:25am Make You Laugh Out Loud 11:50am Friends 2:20pm Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 5:15pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 6:10pm Rich Kids Go Skint 7:05pm 5 News Weekend 7:10pm Secrets of the Mega Cruise Ship 8:30pm Secrets of Coca- Cola: Top of the Pops 10:00pm The Wonderful World of Chocolate 11:00pm Britain's Favourite Chocolate Bar

7:00am World of Sport: Last Orders 7:05am The Protectors 7:30am The Professionals 8:20am The Sweeney 10:30am ITV Racing: The Opening Show 11:30am The Car Chasers 12:00pm Tour de France Highlights 1:00pm River Monsters 1:30pm Tour de France Live 6:00pm Monster Carp 7:00pm River Monsters 7:30pm River Monsters 8:00pm Tour de France Highlights 9:00pm The Incredible Hulk A bungled experiment causes a scientist to turn into a monster whenever he gets angry. 10:10pm FYI Daily 10:15pmThe Incredible Hulk 11:15pm The Departed 12:25am FYI Daily 12:30amThe Departed

7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Live Rugby Championship 11:30am Live Test Cricket England v Ireland. 2:00pm Live LPGA Tour Golf 3:00pm Live Formula 1 4:45pm The F1 Show A look ahead to the German Grand Prix. 5:15pm Live Test Cricket England v Ireland. 7:30pm Sky Sports Tonight 8:00pm Live World Matchplay Darts 11:00pm Live World Golf Championships 12:00am Sky Sports News 1:00am Sky Sports News

9:25am ITV News 9:30am The Sara Cox Show 10:25am John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen 12:20pm Midsomer Murders 2:15pm ITV News and Weather 2:24pm ITV London Weather 2:25pm Death Becomes Her 4:15pm Zone of Champions 4:45pm Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi 7:15pm ITV News and Weather 7:25pm ITV News London 7:30pm Tipping Point: Lucky Stars 8:30pm The Comedy Years 9:30pm Vera 11:30pm ITV News and Weather 11:44pm ITV London Weather 11:45pm Inside the Ritz Hotel 12:15am Yorkshire Airport

7:00am You've Been Framed! 7:25am Emmerdale 10:25am Coronation Street 1:20pm Catchphrase 2:00pm You've Been Framed! 2:55pm The Flintstones 3:55pm FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 4:00pm The Flintstones 4:40pm Yogi Bear 5:40pm FYI Daily 5:45pm Yogi Bear 6:15pm Hotel Transylvania 7:30pm FYI Daily 7:35pm Hotel Transylvania 8:05pm Step Up 2: The Streets 9:05pm FYI Daily 9:10pm Step Up 2: The Streets 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Love Island: Aftersun 12:05am Family Guy 12:35am Family Guy 1:05am American Dad!

7:00am The Royal 7:50am Heartbeat 10:00am Agatha Christie's Marple 12:00pm Love Your Garden 2:05pm Agatha Christie's Marple 4:05pm Inspector Morse 6:25pm Doc Martin The irascible medic decides to move out of the surgery to give Louisa space,leaving Mrs Tishell concerned he will not be able to look after himself on his own. 7:30pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 9:30pm Paul O'Grady for the Love of Dogs 10:00pm Tonight at the Palladium 11:00pm Vanity Fair 12:00amChicago 2:15am Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant

7:00am World of Sport: Petrol Heads 7:15am Motorsport UK 8:05am British Superbike 8:55am BRDC Formula 3 Highlights 9:55am Tour de France Highlights 10:55am River Monsters 11:30am Monster Carp 12:30pmThe Searchers 1:30pm FYI Daily 1:35pm The Searchers 3:05pm Never Say Never Again 4:05pm FYI Daily 4:10pm Never Say Never Again 5:45pm Tour de France Live 10:30pmThe Fugitive 11:30pm FYI Daily 11:35pmThe Fugitive 1:05am The Chronicles of Riddick

7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Sky Sports News 12:00pm Live LPGA Tour Golf The Evian Championship. 2:30pm Live Formula 1 All the build-up to the German Grand Prix. 3:05pm Live Formula 1 5:00pm Live Formula 1 Updates and interviews from the paddock area following the German Grand Prix. 6:00pm Ted's Notebook 6:30pm Live European Seniors Tour Golf 8:00pm Live World Matchplay Darts 10:00pm Live World Golf Championships 12:00am Sky Sports News 1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Sky Sports News

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DEAR Ed Aren’t guests from home horrible? We recently had some who came to us, knowing we had dogs, then moaned for the week that they didn’t like dogs and shoo’ing ours away. We had another couple who would make themselves three of four cups of tea in our kitchen, every morning and wouldn’t even offer to make us one. Another just left the air-conditioning on for the week, and in return for his free holiday bought us a menu del dia for the princely sum of €8.50 each. Big deal. Then we had other guests whose dietary requirements left our kitchen smelling like a greasy spoon, all they wanted were good old fashioned fryups and then they complained that they only liked back bacon, as we only had streaky! If you see a tourist at the airport, walking funny with a bit of streaky bacon hanging from the rear of his shorts, please tell him he left his sunglasses by my pool. D Clarke

What if manifesto Dear Leapy Lee We love reading your pieces but this was utterly brilliant... we want to join (Issue 1776). Will you be Prime Minister please? There was not one little iota of dissent from us. Power to your elbow. We love No 27 too... it’s all got out of hand... and we are too afraid to complain in case we say something to ‘upset’ someone with whom we disagree. Power to the people!!! Sincerely, June and Roger Davis (MBE) 83 and 85 respectively. We remember it before the present mess! June and Roger David

Airing views Hi Leapy I read your column every week and 99 per cent of the time agree with you. This week (Issue 1776) you have surpassed yourself. What I want to know is ‘Why aren’t you up for Prime Minister?’ As far as the population is concerned you would have a huge majority. Don’t stop airing your views. It’s what sooo many think. Name and address supplied

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Not very welcome DEAR Editor Last year, I stayed on holiday in the beach area of Oliva. Lovely apartment, nice beach, great food etc. But I do not speak Spanish and I never read a newspaper on holiday, so I was in blissful ignorance of what was going on that weekend, I was there. I got up early as I could not sleep in the high temperatures and decided to go for a tranquil stroll on the beach. Imagine my surprise to witness a scene, worthy of ‘The Game of Thrones,’ with boatloads of weirdly dressed warriors invading the beach, to accompanying gun-

Beach warriors

BEACH INVASION: Full of warlike cries! fire, fireworks and warlike cries! My wife never believed me, accused me of hallucinating and insisted I stopped eating mushrooms late at night.

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I then found out it was The Moors and Christians - I should have picked up a copy of your newspaper!

BRITAIN and Spain are going through some of the biggest political changes in recent months. Britain got a new prime minister this week just over three years after Theresa May took over from David Cameron. Meanwhile here in Spain, acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s future was by no means secure as he faced lawmakers in the investiture vote which began with debates on Monday. Changes at the top in both countries come on the back of years of political upheaval, uncertainty and impasse. Brexit has swept away all other issues to become the certain and at many times sole political issue confronting Westminster. But considerable opposition to Britain’s departure from the EU and a delicate parliamentary situation has meant a solution has eluded lawmakers since the referendum in 2016. Numbers in Spain’s Congress of Deputies leaves Sanchez and his left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) in a similar predicament. Despite winning almost double the seats of their rival the conservative Partido Popular (PP) in April, PSOE still fell well short of a majority. Those results produced the protracted coalition talks with the leftist Podemos and this week’s uncertain investiture vote. Uncertain times make for interesting news. But while we focus on what happens in the corridors of power, we cannot forget their impact on ordinary people, including expatriates. We hope that whatever the future holds London and Madrid will continue to look out for the interests of expatriates.

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Man found wearing ‘stolen’ Rolex Many years ago I had friends who ‘lost’ something every time they went on holiday - watch, camera, Burberry overcoat etc. They weren’t even poor, they thought it was a good way to get a yearly update. Jenny Dodd And they certainly weren’t ashamed. People got away with more then, 20 years or more ago. Wonder if he’ll do time? Robert Mitchell

They should have had their medals without having to ask for them, they are heroes. Xx Gill Reynolds

Court orders to give divers medals

Unskilled wages down to 20 year low

Cave diving is dangerous, so rescuing from a cave is exceptionally so. Of course they should be decorated for their bravery. Jimbo Dikes

COMMENTS FROM EWN ONLINE

Very expensive to hire someone, add at least 50 per cent on top of the net amount the employee receives in wages and you have an idea of the cost of hiring someone. The governments and politicians in general need to look

at ways of putting people back to work and helping young children find their first job. Giovanni Messina Very hard for youngsters to get legal employment here and even worse for expats who don’t speak the language. Don’t think Spain has the right balance, it costs too much to hire people and very expensive to work for yourself. Gill Reynolds

Jamie Oliver’s restaurant collapse Having worked as an accountant in the resort hotel business for some time, I can say there are people who can cook the beans and people who can count the beans, those two personalities rarely overlap which is why so many restaurants go under. Erik Robinson

EWN online this week POLL OF THE WEEK After figures showed wages for some young workers are falling and that many are leaving rural areas, do you think more could be done to create opportunities for young people?

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LAST WEEK’S POLL: Do you think England’s victory at the Cricket World Cup will help to boost the country’s sporting profile internationally at a time when Britain’s role on the world stage is being called into question?

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MONDAY - 29 JULY 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Make Me a Dealer 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Our Lives 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm Regional News and Weather 11:30pm Weather

4:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 4:45pm The Wonder of Animals 5:15pm Elephant Family and Me 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Celebrity Eggheads 7:30pm The Customer is Always Right 8:00pm Rick Stein's Road to Mexico 9:00pm Time to Eat with Nadiya 9:30pm University Challenge 10:00pmHow to Break into the Elite

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6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Long Lost Family: What Happened Next

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8:55am Murder, She Wrote 9:45am On the Buses 10:55am George and Mildred 11:25am A Touch of Frost 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Emmerdale 3:50pm Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 6:00pm Downton Abbey 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Doc Martin 11:00pm Foyle's War 1:00am A Touch of Frost

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Dress to Impress Emmerdale Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show Dinner Date Dress to Impress Take Me Out You've Been Framed! Godzilla FYI Daily Godzilla Love Island Family Guy American Dad!

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Beyond 100 Days Venice 24/7 Life The British The Joy of Winning Blackadder Blackadder Blackadder The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors The Art of Spain Africa: A Journey Into Music

1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm A New Life in the Sun 2:05pm Posh Pawnbrokers 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm The £1 Houses: Britain's Cheapest Street 10:00pm 24 Hours in Police Custody 11:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals The Saint Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Professionals The Sweeney Tour de France Highlights 9:00pm Made in Britain 10:00pm Benidorm 11:00pmThe Nice Guys 12:00am FYI Daily 12:05amThe Nice Guys 9:15am 10:15am 11:20am 12:30pm 1:35pm 2:40pm 3:40pm 4:45pm 5:50pm 6:55pm 8:00pm

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Police Interceptors Access Home and Away Neighbours Dying for a Baby Friends 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Bermuda Triangle Enigma 9:00pm Traffic Cops 10:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 11:00pmUK Gang Wars: In Their Own Words 12:05am London Heist 1:05am Access

4:30pm Make Me a Dealer 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Keeping Faith 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm Regional News and Weather 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Clique 12:20am Big in the Valleys

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3:15pm Best Bakes Ever 4:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 4:45pm More Creatures Great and Small 5:15pm Elephant Family and Me 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Celebrity Eggheads 7:30pm The Customer is Always Right 8:00pm The Repair Shop 9:00pm Inside the Factory 10:00pm The Chefs' Brigade 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather

10:00pmRevolutions: The Ideas that Changed the World 11:00pm Art, Passion & Power: The Story of the Royal Collection 12:00am The Extraordinary Collector 12:30am The Extraordinary Collector 1:00am Blackadder 2:30am SAS: Rogue Warriors 3:30am Revolutions: The Ideas that Changed the World

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10:55am Minder 11:55am Tour de France Highlights 12:55pm Only When I Laugh 1:30pm The Professionals 2:35pm The Saint 3:40pm Kojak 4:45pm Quincy, M.E. 5:45pm Audi Cup Live 8:15pm Audi Cup Live 10:45pmNever Say Never Again 11:45pm FYI Daily 11:50pmNever Say Never Again 1:30am The Sweeney

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WEDNESDAY - 31 JULY 12:45pm Armchair Britain 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm 800 Words 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Make Me a Dealer 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Fake Britain 9:00pm Shop Well for Less 10:00pm Our Cops in the North 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm Regional News and Weather 11:30pm Weather 11:35pmInside the Secret World of Incels 12:25am Serengeti

11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:50pm Lifeline 2:00pm Curious Creatures 2:30pm Getting the Builders in 3:15pm Best Bakes Ever 4:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 4:45pm More Creatures Great and Small 5:15pm Gorilla Family and Me 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Celebrity Eggheads 7:30pm The Customer is Always Right 8:00pm The Repair Shop 9:00pm Remarkable Places to Eat 10:00pm Animal Babies: First Year on Earth 11:00pm Better Things 11:25pm Rick Stein's Long Weekends 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather

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WE all have a need to heal who we are. It will make our life much easier to move on in a positive way. We know this. We feel this. Letting go of the negativity is something we all want. During our lifetime we have been hurt many times and we will be hurt again. You will begin to heal yourself when you let go of past hurts. Easier said than done you may answer now. But you can do this. Forgive those who have wronged you. Have compassion. But first of all learn to forgive yourself for your mistakes. Or better, for your lessons in life. Then it will be much easier to forgive others, to start the healing. To take the next wonderful step

HYDRATED: Drink plenty of water.

into your future. You will find most - if not all - of the answers to how to forgive yourself within yourself. Life has already taught most of us the purpose of forgiving, the unique feeling that goes with it. Some say it is like a wonder happening to us. A great feeling of relief. Of letting go and feeling very good. You may be surprised how much you already know about this if you give yourself the chance to look deeper into who you are, why you do certain things, how you feel. Just take time to think about it. From the day we were born life has been teaching us thousands of things, it never stops. The school of life has no end date. And yes, that is wonderful. We can make mistakes, make some more, make them into lessons and move on. It is a natural process. So keep on learning. As long as we do not deliberately hurt others, humans and animals. That of

course is very important. Some points to consider when you want to forgive yourself and therefore heal your soul: * Remember that we are all learning life lessons - so do not be too hard on yourself - be gentle with who you are * If you feel you made a mistake, learn to accept it as a lesson - look at it and decide how you want to deal with it and move on * Make excuses if needed, in the first instance to yourself * Have patience, whatever age you are, we will be learning all the time * Even when you feel you made a mistake twice or even many more times, it is ok, it is your personal learning process * Know that every one of us needs to learn everything in life… so in a way… until you have learned something, you can not know ‘Heal your soul first, then the

TEMPERATURES are soaring and the heat can cause significant health problems so it’s extremely important to take care of yourself and those around you. Here are some tips for looking after yourself this summer: • Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you are thirsty. Experts recommend that you should be drinking almost three litres of water per day as a woman and almost four for a man. • Avoid alcohol. Alcohol is a diuretic, so you will lose more water content from your body when you drink alcohol, so no matter how lovely that ice-cold beer or gin and tonic looks, try and keep them to a minimum. • Take a cool shower or bath. This will lower your body temperature, but cool rather than cold, gradual cooling down the body is far better for you. • Use air conditioning or a fan. Common sense really,

healing of t h e m i n d and body will follow.’ Zhi Gang Sha ‘ F o rg i v e ness brings inner joy and and inner peace to all life.’ Zhi Gang Sha ‘Healing is an art. It takes time, practice and love.’ Once you have mastered the way of forgiveness, a new fantastic world will open for you and for everyone around you.

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Keep cool these items are designed to cool the air around you, but be warned air-conditioning can dry the air, so make sure you drink more water when it is on. • Wear lightweight and loose clothing, preferably of natural fibres like cotton or linen. • In the kitchen, avoid using the hob or oven during the heat of the day. Enjoy salads and cold food or a nice refreshing ice-cream. • Avoid exercise during the hottest time of the day, including doing chores or work. Think like a Spaniard and have a siesta during the hot afternoons. • Rest often in shady areas. Sunbathing is all well and good, but the best time is early morning or late afternoon when the sun is not so ferocious. • Wear a wide-brimmed hat. • Use sunscreen of SPF 35 or higher (the most effective products say ‘broad spectrum’ or ‘UVA/UVB protection’ on their

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labels) and reapply regularly, particularly after swimming or showering. We would also suggest that you make sure others are not suffering in the heat:

• Check-in on elderly and vulnerable neighbours during hot weather - twice a day is best. • Never leave a person, child or a pet in a hot car. • Check regularly on babies and toddlers and keep them out of the hot sun, particularly during the hottest times of the day. Enjoy the summer sun, but keep yourself well.

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Beckham in Mallorca ON HIS WAY: Beckham is heading to Mallorca.

FOOTBALL legend David Beckham is reported to be arriving in Mallorca for some time during the summer. Beckham’s father, who shares his name with the star, owns a house in Mallorca and has spent a lot of time there over the years. David and his family have spent time here before when they stayed on occasion at the Hotel Victoria in Palma during his days at Real Madrid. It is unknown at this time whether Victoria and the children will be joining him.

Queen of Spain shops just like the rest of us QUEEN LETIZIA of Spain, the wife of King Felipe VI, has shown that to buy style you don’t have to spend a fortune. The Spanish royal has a supposed net worth of around €8 million, but during a recent visit to Zarzuela Palace she was spotted wearing a dress from high street retailer Zara which is currently on sale for €19.99. Since the photo was revealed on Instagram, the retailer has been inundated for requests for the dress and stock has been flying off the shelves.

Queen Letizia wearing the €20 high street dress.

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Max George’s Marbella trip with Stacey Giggs THE Wanted singer, Max George and former WAG Stacey Giggs are holidaying together in Marbella. The couple confirmed their relationship earlier this year. They shared a cosy selfie on Instagram with Max’s thousands of followers when they were in Ibiza. Their latest trip to the Costa del Sol looks like the pair are still very much in the honeymoon COUPLE: Loved up. period. They have been seen laughing and holding hands while sipping on drinks in a casual, comfortable setting. Max wore a fresh white t-shirt with his dark shorts and shades. New girlfriend, Stacey, matched him by covering her striped bikini with some little denim shorts and a black cover-up. This relationship comes three years after the official divorce of Stacey and ex-husband Ryan Giggs. During the course of their 10-year marriage, Ryan was reportedly involved in many affairs, one of which spanned eight years with his brother’s wife, Natasha. Max was previously engaged to Michelle Keegan, but claims the reason for their split back in 2013 was due to his drink problems. CREDIT: Max George Instagram

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ONCE again, children young and old will be able to enjoy four nights of the best free puppet theatre at La Herradura 21st Puppet Festival starting tonight (Thursday, July

25) until Sunday at 10pm in the Plaza Nueva. This edition will pay tribute to Peneque on the occasion of its 60th anniversary. The performances will be held at night in the Plaza from 10pm, with free admission. Companies from all over Spain have been invited to participate and as a special recognition of the 60th an-

New art THERE is an interesting art exhibition ‘Visual Underground’ running at the Nerja Museum until August 25 featuring work by 11 Danish artists.

niversary of children’s favourite, there will be a show featuring Peneque the Brave. The full line-up is; Thursday July 25: Got Rock Friday July 26: Peneque, The dream of puppets Saturday July 27: The Last Knight Sunday July 28: The Guardian of Dreams.

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Peneque with creator Miguel Pino and sons

Flamenco flair THE sound of Flamenco will pierce the summer evening on Saturday August 3 as the 51st Flamenco Festival Lucero del Alba which takes place in Salobreña at the Municipal Sports Pavilion. Headlining the event will be singer Antonio Reyes performing songs from his latest album accompanied on guitar by Diego Amaya. Also performers of note appearing are

singers Tina Pavón and Samuel Serrano, but the whole show boasts a selection of singers, dancers and guitarists all committed to their style of music. Tickets cost €12 in advance or €15 or the night and may be purchased from the Salobreña tourist office. Other musical events are taking place in early August and details can be seen at the council Facebook page.

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BUYING ‘Off-Plan’ WITH a bouyant property market in Spain, people are looking for cheaper ways to buy their property. One way of getting a property for less is to buy ‘off-plan,’ which is estimated to give a 15 per cent saving over buying an existing property. In simple terms, an ‘off-plan’ property is one that has yet to be built but the plans have been drawn up and are available for the prospective buyer to see and the relevant planning permission has been granted. Whilst buying property by this route may show a considerable saving, there can be some risks involved, such as the developer going bust and failing to complete the building. This happened a large number of times during the financial crash a decade ago. Safeguards are now in place, including bank guarantees (it is advisable to get your own in this respect rather than a group one, as these offer more protection). The developer is also now required by law to secure all the deposits they hold against a bank guarantee.

OFF PLAN: Another option when buying a home.

The buyer should also complete further checks to ensure that the developer has all the relevant permissions in place including the Building Licence issued by the local authority, that the land is actually registered to

them and that the developer has their own separate insurance against structural damage to the building. They will also need to get a Cadastral certificate, showing the land, the boundaries together with a planning

certificate to show any planning restrictions, footpaths etc. Before completion, the buyer should also be issued with a Licence of first occupation by the local authority, which details compliance

with the planning permission and that the building is habitable. Without this, a buyer will not be able to apply for a tourist rental licence, obtain the provision of essential services nor obtain finance. You could also be in breach of the law and in some areas, a contravention of this law means a very high fine, which could run into hundreds of thousands of euros There is further protection for the buyer, in that, if the developer fails to complete the building within the agreed time or it is not up to the standard agreed, then the buyer can either extend the deadline or rescind the contract completely and demand repayment of any deposit, with interest. Buying any property can prove problematic and it is always important to obtain the assistance of an accredited and independent lawyer, who has experience of such transactions. In buying a property off-plan, given the possible risks, it is recommended to get the advice of a lawyer before signing any contract and before paying any deposit.

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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

WE Brits have become much less trusting, haven’t we? When I did a straw poll among friends (only the finest of scientific and journalistic methods for this column, folks), the consensus was we’re seemingly living in an era of fake news, mistruths and conspiracy theorists. In Moscow, Riyadh and Washington, this is the age of the shameless lie. But is it surprising? With Donald Trump having reportedly told 10,000 fibs in office, how can you put your trust any more in anyone or anything? Let’s take a brief look at recent headlines. According to a Charities Aid Foundation study, the proportion of Brits who donate to charity has fallen for the third year to 57 per cent. UK charities are struggling to recover from a series of scandals: senior Oxfam aid workers paying survivors of the 2010 Haiti earthquake for sex, Save The Children covering up sexual harassment of staff by executives and a ‘toxic working culture’ at Amnesty International. And betrayal of trust is one of the hardest things any person or institution must face, so much harder to repair when lost or stolen than any material goods.

Charity begins at home... but shouldn’t end there! Charities struggling.

Best advice? Donate to a recognised charity with an excellent track record like the Costa del Sol’s Cudeca cancer charity to which profits from all my novels go, including the latest: ‘Betrayal.’ After 15 years in Canada, successful businessman Nick Lawrence returns home to the village where he was acquitted of a gruesome murder. But he is confronted with all the people of a past life who can’t and won’t forgive him - including his own family, his return dredging up long-forgotten memories and secrets. But his former girlfriend’s murder is only the first in several apparently unconnected crimes. Detective Inspector Barbara Forster heads the cold case investigation in this action-packed thriller about a young man trying

to unravel the mystery of a family tragedy - a quest with an unexpected and shocking revelation. In fact, even thinking about the novel is sending icy, blood-curdling shivers down my spine... Nurse, the screens please! That’s better, now I’m back on the meds. And bring that big syringe! Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘Betrayal,’ ‘The Girl in the Woods,’ ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.norajohnson.net) available online as ebook (€0.99;£0.99), ibook, paperback and (now) audiobook.

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It’s not just the wine... ONE single word in Spanish conjures up only one image... and that word is Rioja. And with Rioja comes the fine wines that are made in the region in Spain that bears its name. The wine is produced from grapes harvested in both the autonomous communities of La Rioja and Navarra and the Basque province of Alava. Rioja itself is divided into three zones known as Rioja Alta, Rioja Baja and Rioja Alavesa, and a significant number of the famous wines from the region are blended from fruit grown in all three. La Rioja is located south of the Cantabrian mountains along the River Ebro, and benefits from a typical continental climate with the mountains helping to protect the many vineyards from the fierce winds. The name Rioja is believed to have taken its name from the River Oja (Rio Oja), and most of the area is situated on a plateau around 460 metres (1,500 feet) above sea level. Yes, wine is the dominating feature of La Rioja - not a surprise when you consider there are over 500 wineries - but as well as wine tasting (and buying the odd crate to sample at a later date) a visit to the region also offers a wide range of other activities. The more adventurous can take part in horse-riding, hot-

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Do monthly tenants have rights? Some friends have been renting an apartment in Fuengirola for 17 years. They have always paid the rent correctly (in cash) and have receipts for all the payments. Now the owner tells them the rent deal has terminated, and that they have four months to move out. My friends have never had a written contract. The owner alleges that there has often been noise from their apartment, and that they already had been warned many times. My friends have never received a written complaint. What rights do they have? Are there special rules for long-term rentals? As the wife is very sick, moving to another place would be hard. M B (Costa del Sol) In the first place your friends do not have a YOU AND THE long-term contract. LAW IN SPAIN They rent from month to month and the owner can terminate this rental whenever he wants. Properly, he should give you written notice of his intent to terminate the rental, and he only needs to give notice of one month for this. So the notice of four months is actually generous.

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Where are their brains? MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION Views of a Grumpy Old Man

GRAPES: Rioja wine is also harvested using grapes from Navarra and the Basque Province. air ballooning and quad biking, whereas the more relaxed can investigate La Rioja’s links to the Saint James pilgrim route. Declared as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, the Santo Domingo de la Calzada and its cathedral, San Millán de la Cogolla, site of the Suso and Yuso monasteries, are known for being the birthplace of the first written words in Spanish. The unbeatable combination of culture and wine makes the La Rioja region a place not to miss out on. Add to that the forest areas, lunar landscapes and mountainous areas, there is every opportunity for some spectacular photography.

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IT’S the silly season and we know it’s important for Spain to have a strong tourist trade and, for many years before I moved here, I was someone who always came here for holidays with my family. What I’d like to know is what happens to some of these visitors the minute they land? They seem to ditch their brains and manners at the luggage reclaim. Why would you want to bring wine and beer bottles down to a swimming pool and proceed to drink from the bottle in the pool and then get all aggressive when asked not to? I mean is it unreasonable to point out if the glass gets broken in the pool nobody can use it? The list is endless. Staying on the terrace of your apartment ‘til 5am making so much noise that nobody can sleep. Getting home at 3am then clip clopping around in your shoes, (mostly ladies this one) and then deciding to rearrange every chair by dragging it across the floor. All I’m saying is be a bit

considerate and if something is said, just stop for a second and think about apologising instead of taking it as a challenge for a fight. We also have a couple of apartments we rent and some of the things our renters come up with are jaw dropping. One phoned this week at 11pm to tell us that the frying pan was too big and could we get them a smaller one because the big one took longer to cook things. Or how about the one that left the keys in the lock inside and wanted us to pay for a locksmith to let them back in and retrieve the keys. One of my favourites is the couple that called at 3am because the electric had tripped. As I recall, I wasn’t that polite to them. And, of course, the ones that, although they are told to lock up properly, don’t. They leave windows open when they go out. They don’t read all the information and advice they are given and then wonder why their passports, money and other valuables, left on view, get nicked by a crafty little thief that is just waiting for the usually very intelligent individual to get his holiday brain on and to forget everything he would normally do when leaving his own house. Happy holidays.

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NICK HORNE’S Rich Pick Freelance correspondent, London, England A HUNDRED years is a long time, more than a lifetime, most companies do not last that long either. Two that have are Bentley Motor Cars and Huntsman, the Saville Row tailors, with a third that is just shy of the century Jack Barclay Bentley of Mayfair. The three have gathered together to mark and celebrate the passage of time and the eternal nature of bespoke quality with a special project. The chosen platform is in the form of two limited edition lines of the Bentley Bentayga. Jack Barclay Bentley is Bentley’s longest surviving retailer now headquartered in London’s Mayfair not so distant from Huntsman’s Savile Row premises. Jack Barclay was one of the original and legendary racing ‘Bentley Boys’ and opened the eponymous Jack Barclay showroom just eight years after Huntsman opened their Savile Row tailor’s shop in 1919. Huntsman have been creating impeccable bespoke clothing for more than 160 years. Among their patrons over the years are actors as well as politicians; though luminaries of many spheres are represented. One particular actor was Gregory Peck, whose son Anthony has given leave for the use of Huntsman’s Peck 62 tweed fabric in this select centenary project. A fabric inspired by the original Gregory Peck coat in the Huntsman archive. Huntsman’s fabrics will replace the traditional wood veneer in the limited edition Bentaygas. Jack Barclay’s original Mayfair showrooms though extensively renovated retain many of its

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Century of luxury

Bentley Huntsman, Businessman and Sportsman at Jack Barclay Mayfair.

original features including its art deco signage, elaborate entrance and the famed chequerboard floor. The motif of the chequerboard floor will be found in the Bentayga. Mulliner, Bentley’s bespoke department created two variations, both limited editions of the Bentaygas. The ‘Sportsman’ and the ‘Businessman’ each will feature distinctive Huntsman fabrics creating distinctive interiors for each. The Businessman features a chessboard in the rear seat rest complete with a drawer trimmed in

Bentley Huntsman - Start - Stop - Gears.

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Alternative summer holiday FOR those of you that ski or fancy something a bit different for a summer holiday, have you ever thought about summer skiing? Summer skiing on snow is available on a number of glaciers, high in the Alps, where the sub-surface of thick ice retains the snow all year long. During the summer, various resorts open their lifts again to holidaymakers and professional skiers, alike. T h e l i f t s o p e n e a r l y, b u t a t t h i s time, the snow will be hard and icy as the night-time air temperature is normally below zero at such altitude. A bit later, then the snow softens slightly and you have what can only be described as perfect ‘spring’ conditions. Later the snow softens in the heat of the sun and the slopes become heavy and slushy. T h e r e a r e n ’t t h e v a s t n u m b e r o f runs normally found in the major resorts, but, instead it is perfect for enjoying things such as the half-pipes, moguls and ramps. Beginners are well catered for as the ski schools are open and what bet-

ter way to learn than in the summer sunshine on relatively quiet pistes. Far better than standing around watching a ski instructor shouting ‘bend zee knees’ in a blizzard on a run that resembles the M25. You may also get to rub shoulders with professional skiers from various countries, all of whom take the opportunity to keep training in the summer months. The lifts often close at lunchtime and everyone then returns to the villages and often partake of the more traditional alpine summer activities, such as walking and white water rafting. Probably one of the best areas in Europe for skiing is on the ‘Grand Motte.’ The glacier high above the v i l l a g e s t h a t m a k e u p Ti g n e s . T h e high-speed furnicular train runs underground and in a few minutes will d e p o s i t y o u o n t h e g l a c i e r, w h e r e there are a number of chairlifts available. One of the greatest problems with summer skiing is what to wear. First

thing in the morning, the air is decidedly cold and you will probably need a ski jacket and salopettes, but the temperature increases rapidly and by midday, you could ski in a swimming costume (not that we would recommend this as it is dangerous). Hats and sunglasses are a must, mainly to prevent sunburn. Resorts that offer summer skiing in Europe include Tignes, Saas Fe, Zermatt, Kaprun and Hintertux and Les Deux Alpes. In America, the limited number of resorts that are open are reserved for expert skiers only. Other than that you could, of course, head down to the southern Alps, where there are superb ski res o r t s i n C h i l e , A rg e n t i n a , N e w Zealand and Australia.

SUMMER SKIING: What to wear.

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Huntsman fabric to store the chessmen. The chessboard echoes Jack Barclay’s chequerboard floor, a distinctive feature of the showroom since 1954. Stefan Sielaff, Director of Design and Mulliner, Bentley Motors commented “Bentley is delighted to bring together two brands which have such an impeccable heritage in the heart of London - Jack Barclay and Huntsman. The personalisation work we do at Mulliner is about bringing a vision to life, like creating a perfect tailored suit, so adding an element of bespoke Huntsman material to the Bentayga’s lavish and beautiful interior is a perfect fit.” The two lines are geared to fit lifestyles. ‘Businessman’ has an urban vibe with deep black anthracite with Anthracite Sarin duo exterior carbon fibre fascia and waist rails with tweed on the door cards or map pockets. The ‘Sportsman’ takes its lead from the countryside with yet more tweed on the passenger and driver fascia and waist rails with Imperial Blue leather and Liquid Amber veneer inserts, paired with a Candy Red exterior. All buyers of the two limited editions will also receive a bespoke Huntsman jacket featuring lining made exclusively for Bentley Motors. Huntsman owner Peter Lagrange commented, “We are delighted to work with Jack Barclay, celebrating Bentley’s centenary and Huntsman’s 100 years on Savile Row. Bentley espouses the timeless British values of authenticity, bespoke craftsmanship and attention to detail, all of which Huntsman embrace in each tailored suit we create for our clients.” A Bentley Mulliner will cost more than £230,000. www.bentleymotors.com Nick Horne, London, England.

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