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15 - 21 August 2019

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By Ben Mulvey A STAGGERING 60,000 people are expected to spill from cruise ships onto the streets of Palma this week. The majority of the passengers will arrive on Friday when four large ships with a capacity for 16,243 visitors will dock in the port; followed by Saturday, as Palma will host another four cruises with up to 14,236 passengers in total. On Monday more than 13,000 cruise passengers arrived in the port and the rest of the week has seen numbers around 10,000 with the same expected until tomorrow (Friday), according to data from the Port Authority. The number of passengers is 5 per cent higher than in the same period of 2018 which is

adding fuel to the growing disdain that many local residents have towards the cruise ships. In recent weeks there have been protests and petitions from residents who believe that the cruise ships bring unsustainable tourism to the island and cause overcrowding in the city. Environmental groups are also concerned about the levels of pollution that the cruise ships generate and are pleading with the government to limit the number of

ships that are allowed to enter the port. Another concern is that the islandâ€™s infrastructure cannot handle the sheer volume of people that visit the capital with limited water supplies in the summer months. Business owners in the city reportedly claim the tourists spend very little during their visit as they are fully catered for on board the ship and therefore bring little to the economy.

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Cruise ship numbers soar Up to 60,000 cruise ship passengers are due to arrive in Palma this week.

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Nationwide festival THE Asunción de Maria festival takes place across Spain today August 15. In Mallorca, many of the churches around the island organise parades with floats and costumes to celebrate the religious festival and locals enjoy a day off.

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Meets fans LOVE ISLAND contestant, Michael Griffiths, made an appearance at Gringos Bingo at Pirates Adventure Show in Magaluf this week. The reality TV star was greeted by excited fans of the popular ITV show.

Chopper land THE Environmental Agency of the Balearic Islands has filed a complaint against the pilot of a small helicopter that landed in the Torrent de Pareis last Sunday. The agency tweeted that the helicopter was not authorised to land in the protected area.

Nena sings GERMAN singer, Nena, most famous for the song ’99 Red Balloons’ played to the crowds at the Port Adriano Festival yesterday (Wednesday).

PALMA AIRPORT: A plane was forced to make an emergency landing.

The social media accounts of Palma Town Hall were hacked on Tuesday morning.

THE official profile of Palma City Council on Twitter became the target of a computer hack on Tuesday. The town hall’s account on the social network was hacked by unknown individuals and insults and offensive messages have been posted aimed at the councillor for Culture and Social Welfare, Antoni Noguera. After taking control of the account, the attackers changed the description of the town hall and wrote

‘Corrupt Town Hall.’ Also the profile picture which normally shows the façade of the town hall now shows a picture of a fist with a bundle of bills. The account was hacked at approximately 11.30am on Tuesday. ‘This account has been hacked due to corruption’ was the first message to appear followed by ‘FBI, Interpol, and police from different countries are searching for me for hacking corrupt individuals, do

what you want, I will continue to fight against these sons of b*****s, find me if you can…’ The hacker also reportedly made direct threats to Councillor Noguera and his family through the account. The situation lasted for about an hour until the town council reported that the account had been recovered and that the National Police and the Palma Police are investigating the incident.

Emergency landing A FLIGHT was forced to make an emergency landing at Son Sant Joan Airport in Palma on Tuesday morning. The Condor flight from Munich sent a message to the airport to say that they were experiencing technical difficulties and resulted in three other flights being diverted to other airports - two to Menorca and one to Ibiza. The northern runway at the airport was closed for the

landing and the plane made it to the ground safely at 8.15 in the morning, according to Aena. All passengers were able to leave the aircraft normally and the plane was eventually removed from the runway at 10.13am. There were some minor delays as a result of the incident, but normal service was quickly resumed at the airport.

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Spanish Royal holidays end

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THE S p a n i sh R o y a l F amily have come to the end of their annual holiday to Mallorca. The King, Queen, and the princesses have b e e n sp o t t e d a t fo rmal events and in public over the last week, but will now be leaving the island.

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ELIZABETH HURLEY is currently in Mallorca to launch her new pop-up store for her Elizabeth Hurley Beachwear Collection. The shop in Puerto Portals is Hurley’s first to sell her own brand of swimwear exclusively.

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Rafa Nadal MALLORCAN-born tennis champ i o n , R a f a Na d al, h a s withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open which is due to take place this week due to fatigue, according to reports from the organisers of the event. Favourite Nadal recently won his fifth Rogers Cup in Montreal beating Daniil Medvedev.

Glovo transport A GLOVO driver was spotted making deliveries on a mobility scooter - a somewhat alternative wa y o f d e l i v e r i n g fo o d . Neighb o u r s i n t h e a r ea h av e said that the woman had made deliveries in this way over at least three days and that they have made a formal complaint.

Eid Mubarak THE Eid al-Adha holiday was celebrated by more than 1,500 Muslim residents of Mallorca on Sunday at the football field in Son Moix. Imam Osama Muhammed led the prayers which were performed by Muslims from right across the island.

Boats beached THREE small boats were left beached on Tuesday morning in Port de Sóller, in the wake of a heavy storm that affected the area the previous day. The boats will reportedly be removed by Maritime Rescue without any problems, and there were no crew or guests on any of the vessels.

Classics regatta SOME stunning classic boats will be in Palma for the 25th Classics Regatta until Saturday. The regatta hosts 40 boats, the oldest being the Marigan yacht from 1898, and Welsh comedian, Gryff Rhys Jones will be taking part in the event.

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WINNER: Casa Batllo was voted the best modernist building in Spain.

Modern marvel THIS art nouveau building in Barcelona has been named the winner of an architectural magazine’s poll on the best modernist building in Spain. Architectural Digest declared the Casa Batllo the winner after more than 21 per cent of those polled said it was their favourite modernist building. Cantabria’s El Capricho came second, Casa Lis in Castilla y Leon came third and the Palacio de Longoria in Madrid came fourth. Casa Batllo, sometimes called the House of Bones owing to its balcony’s

skeletal appearance, was designed by Antoni Gaudi. It was built around the outside of a pre-existing building in Barcelona’s Eixample district between 1904 and 1906. The house’s owner and its namesake Josep Battlo hired Gaudi to refurbish his family home. It was shortlisted by Barcelona City Council as one of 1906’s best buildings but was not chosen as the winner. The house’s design incorporates many features typical of art nouveau. Its balconies, windows, roof and

chimney all mimic nature with irregular curves in its masonry. Its central facade is said to be based on the surface of a lake with water lilies. It is thought to take cues from impressionist Claude Monet’s Nympheas painting. It is covered with 330 discs of pottery which were designed by Gaudi and fellow architect Josep Maria Jujol while staying in Mallorca when they were restoring Palma Cathedral. Casa Batllo is currently rented out for some of the most important events which take place in Barcelona.

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Body found in Portitxol

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THE body of a man estimated to be between the age of 40 and 45 years old was found floating in the waters of Portitxol, Palma, 300 metres from the coast. According to the Guardia Civil, the body was found by a fisherman who was sailing around the area on Saturday morning. The fisherman alerted the Guardia Civil and a team of expert divers from GEAS removed the body from the water and transferred it to the Club Náutico del Portitxol by boat. It is reported that while the results from the postmortem will take some time, the body appears to have only been in the water for a few hours and there were no signs of violence. As the man was found wearing only a bathing suit, all indications point to death by drowning.

A PEDESTRIAN was killed on Saturday night on the road between Manacor and Portocristo. The victim, Esteban Criollo Jiménez, a 50-year-old Colombian national, was accidentally run over by a 5 4 - y e a r - o l d M a l l o r c a n r e s i d e n t i n a Vo l k s w a g e n Touran and pronounced dead at the scene. The police and the emergency services attended the scene and conducted alcohol and drug tests on the driver - both of which were negative. It is thought that the accident occurred because it is unusual for pedestrians to be walking along this stretch of road at night and the victim was wearing dark clothes. The authorities that are conducting the investigation are working to find out the reasons why the victim, Esteban Criollo, was walking in the early morning on the road and bring the case to a close through the court.

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Bullfighting protests HUNDREDS of people gathered outside the Coliseo Balear to protest against the recently approved bullfight on Friday in Palma, Mallorca. False reports have stated only 300 people showed up to protest against the controversial event, but witnesses and protestors have taken to social media to highlight that there were many more and the 300 was representative of only one group of protestors. A large number of the 8,000 people that decided to attend the bullfight donned Spanish flags, played the farright song ‘cara al sol’ to the protestors and mimicked bulls whilst others held their hands up in the ‘Nazi salute.’ The conflict of opinion comes from the animalist groups who believe that bullfighting is ‘barbaric’ and the other side who believe that it is a matter of Spanish tradition and culture.

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DEMONSTRATION: Opposers of bullfighting.

John-Paul Jeffs, a resident of Palma told us “it was emotional to arrive and see all of the people protesting against the bullfight. We were met

with hostility and blaring music by the organisers and supporters of the bullfight and I was shocked to learn that people were leaving as the bulls

were killed and then going back in to enjoy the show.” He added that “being present made a difference. I saw an elderly couple change their mind about buying a ticket for the show when they saw us and they were cheered by all of us as they walked away from the event.” Many Facebook groups have started to post pictures of the event itself, the bull after it had been killed, and the protestors with heated arguments erupting between the two opposing sides. There are also calls to boycott Coca-Cola as their banners were draped over the side of the venue as sponsors. The protestors hope that they made enough of a difference to end the bullfights and that the ‘torture is not culture’ slogan reaches enough people to change their mind about attending future bullfights.

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CRITICISM: Environmental agents confronted a group of people with a bonfire in Cala Figuera.

Bonfire risk A GROUP of people have been criticised and denounced for cooking on a bonfire at Cala Figuera in the middle of the day. Environmental agents confronted the group who were cooking over the fire and had set up a table with chairs, a bench and a pergola. Last Saturday, the Balearic Institute of Nature (Ibanat) restricted the use of fire on the island due to extreme weather conditions and risk of forest fire.

Tourist drowns A 19-YEAR-OLD tourist has drowned in a swimming pool in Alaró. The young woman was on holiday with her family and a group of friends when the unfortunate event occurred on Tuesday morning. The Guardia Civil released some information about the incident and stated that the girl went for a swim at around 7am and somehow drowned. Her family found her body at the bottom of the pool, dived in, and tried to revive her, but they were unsuccessful. The Guardia Civil are now investigating how the incident occurred.

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Woman raped in Magaluf A YOUNG woman has allegedly been raped by a French man whilst on holiday in Magaluf. It is reported that the woman was staying in the same hotel as the French man and was celebrating a birthday party with some

Fake money scam TWO tourists have been arrested on the Magaluf Strip, Punta Ballena, for trying to pay for their drinks with fake money in a bar. The two Irish men, both 18 years old, were arrested by the CalviĂ Local Police for trying to pay for drinks using fake tender. The boys claim that they found the fake money on the floor in the early hours of Wednesday morning when they were heavily under the influence of alcohol and decided to try and use it. The fake notes were intended for colour copies of notes with a stamp stating they were not for legal tender and were for use in a local bar that use the bills as a type of Monopoly money. When the boys tried to pay for their drinks with the notes, a waitress alerted the manager who, in turn, called the police. Originally the police arrested the boys for alleged counterfeiting due to the amount of bills they had, but after a search of their hotel room nothing was found. On Thursday mornin g, t he bo y s were brought before a court and t he m a g i st r a te ch ar g e d t he m wi t h a misdemeanour of fraud and they were released.

friends before joining the group of young people from the room next door. The two groups went to a nearby bar at around 1am and shortly after the young girl was invited to

go to the beach by the accused man. It is alleged that they kissed and had consensual sex before the man took out his mobile phone to record the young girl through Snapchat.

The girl stated that she did not wish to be recorded, but it is alleged that the man continued to force her and threatened to drown her if she refused.

The girl was frightened and after the alleged attack reported the incident to the Guardia Civil. The French man denies that he raped the woman and insists that the sex was con-

sensual and that he only took his mobile phone out to use as a light. He was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and the young girl was taken to hospital for tests.

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A YACHT worth €3.5 million was stolen in Palma in April and has been found in Turkey by Turkish police. The Directorate General of the Armed Institute reported on Saturday that the yacht was first detected in the port of Corinth in Greece and later in Güllük in Turkey. The Turkish authorities were notified that the stolen yacht was in their jurisdiction and four people, three Turkish nationals and one Russian national, were arrested when the police boarded the boat. The four men were carrying false documents and had changed the name, registration and flag of the vessel making it difficult to identify them. Once in the port of Palma, the yacht was inspected by investigators who found incriminating evidence as well as extensive damage in the interior. In addition, €20,000 of nautical equipment was missing. Three other people, of Spanish, German and Portuguese nationality, were arrested or investigated in Mallorca, in addition to a fourth in Torrevieja (Alicante), of Hungarian nationality. The initial investigation has uncovered that the group would choose luxu-

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Yacht found in Turkey ALERT: AEMET release more weather warnings for Mallorca.

More weather alerts RECOVERED: A yacht stolen from Palma Port has been recovered in Turkey.

ry boats from different ports of the Balearic Islands and sell them on for a much lower price. The Guardia Civil have stated that

international cooperation was essential during this operation and that the investigation is still open and new arrests could still be made.

THE State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) put Mallorca on alert on Tuesday as parts of the island are at high, or even extreme, risk of forest fires. Mallorca and Menorca are where the majority of the high risk areas are located as well as Formentera. AEMET also placed the north of Mallorca and Menorca on a yellow alert for waves of up to three metres caused by a northerly wind.

Passport control strike at Palma airport A STRIKE has been called by passport control workers at Terminal A of Palma Airport which is due to start at mid-

night on August 24. The reason for the strike is allegedly due to ‘irregularities’ that they believe they suffer at

work. The Commissions (CCOO) said in a press release that the strike was approved by workers at an assembly held at the headquarters of CCOO last Thursday. They have alleged that payrolls are ‘incomprehensible’ and that ‘systematic errors’ are made in salaries, ‘shift bosses are not recognised and if they get sick they are deprived of the benefits.’ They also claim that the position of coordinator has been handed to five different people in the space of the year which they believe has caused confusion and administrative difficulties. The list of complaints is extensive including lack of training, not receiving contracts, false job offers and reduced pay. The strike is proposed to last until some of their demands are met and their complaints are dealt with. If the strike does go ahead it is advised to leave plenty of time to get through the airport.

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Arrests in Playa de Palma THE National Police implemented a new crime control device in Playa de Palma last week. In less than 48 hours, officers arrested up to 17 people, one of them a minor, who were suspected of various criminal offences. Twelve people were arrested for theft including four Spaniards, three Romanians, two Algerians, one Iranian, one Sengalese and one from the Ivory Coast. Two people were also arrested for drug trafficking and

BID TO STAY: A Ukranian man has applied for refugee status to avoid having to join the army in his home country.

Ukranian resident appeal A YOUNG Ukranian man who has been living in Mallorca for 18 years has been refused refugee status by the Spanish authorities. The man has requested refugee status as he is concerned that he will be forced to be conscripted into the army and be sent to war. His petition was officially declined by the court of the National Audience. The young man has been in Mallorca so long that he does

not read, write or speak his native language. He has said that in his home country men between the ages of 18 and 27years-old are obliged to perform military service for 18 months and his town is home to a military base making this very likely should he return. The courts have made their final decision based on numerous factors and it is unknown whether the man can appeal.

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another two people were detained for sexual assault. The arrests were made on the front and second line of Playa de Palma in areas renowned for higher crime rates following studies to reduce crime in the city and improve public safety. The victims were mainly tourists on holiday. It is believed the criminals use this area to commit crimes as it is easier for them to steal from people under the influence of alcohol.

Mass brawl in Port dâ€™Andratx REPORTS of a mass brawl outside a nightclub in Port dâ€™Andratx were made public via various news channels and social media on Sunday morning. An estimated 50 people were involved in the huge fight that broke out in a nightclub at approximately 4.30am. Security guards at the club attempted to dissolve the situation and remove the main culprits, but once out on the street the fight escalated beyond their control.

The Local Police and the Guardia Civil arrived and the group dispersed. Ambulances tended to the injured with one suffering from a broken nose, another with a broken wrist, and another unconscious. It is believed the fight was between four known groups and that some tourists were also involved. The club where the event took place is known for being rowdy on weekends. Two of the people involved were apprehended by the police.

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YouTuber dies in base jumping accident RUBBISH VIDEO: Blatant waiter dumps rubbish in the sea.

Litter-ly disgusting A VIDEO which has gone viral of a restaurant worker blatantly tipping rubbish into the sea has caused uproar after being shared on Euro Weekly News Facebook. The clip clearly shows the man, believed to be a waiter, pushing a litter filled wheelie bin to the shoreline before dumping the contents, which can be seen washing back up onto the sand. He then walks back to the restaurant with his empty wheelie bin. Don’t miss out, visit our Facebook page @EuroWeeklyNews to see more.

A 29-YEAR-OLD extreme sports YouTuber from Valencia died after falling around 50 metres in a botched base jump on Tuesday. Ruben Carbonell Beneyto died at around midnight after jumping from a silo in the town of San Vicente del Raspeig.

IF you were a fan of BMX in the early 2000s you will be familiar with the Spanish world champion Ruben Alcantara. He was the star of competitions and videos and his posters graced the walls of teenagers across the country. Fast forward to 2019 and the now 44-year-old from Malaga has turned his eye to his construction company ‘Soul Parks,’ a company which specialises in the construction management of skate parks and bike parks. In the remit, his team are in charge of the design, but also advises on the drafting of the projects,

According to Ruben’s friend who was filming with him at the time and about to make the same jump himself, Ruben pulled the cord on his parachute but it failed to fully open before reaching the ground as it was badly packed. National Police officers confirmed the assertion when they arrived a

short while later. Beneyto’s YouTube channel features several videos of extreme sports such as bungee jumping and paragliding. He had 28 subscribers on the public video platform and the last thing he filmed was over a year ago.

From BMX legend to entrepreneur monitors the work and manages the budget. Along with his architect Aitor Veguillas, Ruben has overseen the

construction of nine skate parks across Spain, including a number in his birth place Malaga. Soul Parks takes pride in the fact

that before the construction of any park, they hold regular meetings with fans of the sport to find out what they want from a park, and build it to their specifications. This has led the business to expand rapidly in a short period of time and has put Malaga firmly on the map as a Mecca for BMX riders across the world. His most successful feature was his first, situated in the Parque del Norte in Malaga, a park that shares his name. His other projects include parks in Zaragoza, Bilbao, Vigo, San Pedro de Alcántara, Pizarra and Vélez-Málaga.

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BREXIT BRIEF Economy shrinks THE British economy shrunk by 0.2 per cent between April and June this year, raising concerns that it could slide into recession amidst ongoing Brexit uncertainty. Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures showed economic output (gross domestic product, GDP), contracted for the first time since 2012. The head of GDP at the ONS Rob Kent-Smith said manufacturing output shrinking and a weakening construction sector contributed to the contraction. “Manufacturing output fell back after a strong start to the year. The often-dominated service sector delivered virtually no growth at all,” KentSmith said. The ONS said GDP growth figures had been volatile this year because of changes to the date of Brexit. The departure deadline was repeatedly pushed back due to deadlock and defeats of the Withdrawal Agreement in Westminster. Economists expected growth to flat line in the second quarter but had not predicted growth to fall. Chancellor Sajid Javid told British media he did not expect the economy to slip into a recession. “There’s not a single leading forecaster out there that is expecting a recession. And that’s because they know that the fundamentals remain strong,” Javid said. An economy is classed as being in a recession when there are two consecutive quarters of negative growth.

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On manoeuvres By Joe Gerrard PARTIES in Westminster are assessing their options as they look for ways to either push for, delay, change or stop Brexit before October. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government has continued to step up its planning for a no-deal. Plans are afoot to help businesses most at risk of a no-deal with a bailout fund. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and head of no-deal planning Michael Gove has confirmed Operation Kingfisher as it is known is underway. Gove also called on Britain’s HMRC tax agency to find ways of helping small and medium businesses in the event of a no-deal. He also opened communication channels between Whitehall and business leaders to collaborate on planning for Britain potentially leaving the EU without a deal on Thursday October 31. The prime minister had to defend plans to fund the NHS by more than

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Billions on stockpiling BRITISH shoppers have spent around €4.3 billion stockpiling goods ahead of a possible no-deal Brexit and one-in-five said they have spent extra on food, drinks and medicine, according to research from Premium Credit.

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PLANS AFOOT: MPs are keeping busy while away on Parliamentary recess. €1.9 billion. Johnson said the money was ‘new’ despite the opposition Labour saying the money is already being held in reserve by health trusts. Senior opposition Labour figures including Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott signalled the party is looking into tabling a no-confidence motion when MPs return from summer recess Wednesday September 4. “We are talking to all of the other parties in parliament and if we move

for a vote of no confidence we’ll want to do it with confidence that we can win it,” Abbott said. It comes as the Institute for Government thinktank said MPs who wanted to block a no-deal were running out of options and time. A general election, which would be triggered if a no-confidence vote is successful, would not likely be held before the Brexit deadline, the thinktank added.

REMAIN activists have pledged to boycott a new 50 pence piece which is planned to mark Britain’s departure from the EU, with one Liberal Democrat councillor saying anti-Brexiteers should not normalise a ‘rightwing coup.’

Supply fears MEDICATION shortages in Europe could get worse in a no-deal Brexit, according to health professionals and the pharmaceutical industry which said the shipping of some 45 million medicines a month from Britain to the continent could be disrupted.

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FIGURES released by the Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE) show that travel figures for the month of June are higher than those for the same month last year. Air travel showed one of the largest increases with 3,976,000 passengers flying during June, representing a 10 per cent increase over 2018. The study also revealed that public transport showed a slight increase over the same period last year, despite a slight reduction in the amount of rail passengers. Intercity bus services and metro services increased by an average of 2.5 per cent

and 0.3 per cent respectively, however according to figures from train operator AVE, train passengers decreased by 3.7 per cent. In total 432.6 million passengers used public transport in June, 1.1 per cent more than June last year. This also included users of special and discretionary transport such as school buses and community transport, which rose 5.4 per cent to 53.5 million users. Whilst places such as Madrid and Asturias showed large increases in the usage of public transport, areas such as Murcia, Valencia and Extremadura showed the largest decreases.

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LANDSLIDE: Andorra was cut off from Spain after the incident.

Andorra landslide ANDORRAN authorities have reopened a road to all traffic on Monday after a landslide blocked it and access to Spain. The principality’s Transport Department said the CG-1 road had been cleared of debris from the landslide which took place near Bor-

da Sabate on Saturday. Transport Department officials worked with their Spanish counterparts to unblock the road and divert t r a ff i c a f t e r t h e r o a d w a s shut at about 10am. Light vehicles were permitted to use the road from around 1pm while heavy

vehicles such as lorries had to enter and leave Andorra via France. No injuries were caused by the landslide, but a nearby shopping centre was damaged, according to Andorran authorities. Specialists are yet to determine the cause of the landslide.

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Franco title removal plan SPAIN’S acting prime minister and his governing party are planning to strip 37 families of noble titles granted by former dictator Francisco Franco. Pedro Sanchez’s leftleaning Partido Socialista (PSOE), which remains in government in a caretaker capacity since April’s inconclusive election, filed the proposals in the Cortes at the end of last month. The proposals were submitted alongside others connected with Spain’s Historical Memory laws, legislation which requires the government to rid Spain of remaining features of Franco’s fascist regime. PSOE propose stripping the descendants of several of those who were in Franco’s inner circle of the titles they inherited from them. The party said the titles ‘exalted’ the Franco regime and Sanchez said it came as part of a ‘clean-up’ of Spain’s nobility. The Francisco Franco Foundation which promotes the former dictator ’s legacy has condemned the proposal. The Countess of Jarama, Marquis de Davila, Duke of Calvo Sotelo, Count of the Alcazar of Toledo and Duke of Franco would all lose their titles if the measures are approved. The last of those titles was created by King Juan Carlos in 1975 and was given to Carmen Franco, the only child of Spain’s former dictator.

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Spain names Nazi camp victims THE Spanish government has published the names of almost 4,430 people who died in a Nazi concentration camp in Austria during the Second World War. The Justice Ministry said the publication of the names of those who died in the Mauthausen-Gusen camp in Austria was done to comply with Spain’s Hist o r i c a l M e m o r y l a w. T h e law requires the government to help with the repatriation of the Spanish victims of Nazism. O ff i c i a l s h a d t o s e a r c h through data held in Spain and elsewhere to trace those who died in the camp. The list of the names, published in the Official State Gazette (BOE), gives the relatives of those who died web addresses to make applications or inquiries. They have one month to do so, government sources said. The publication comes after the government approved the creation of a day in memory of the Spanish victims of Nazism for May 5. More than 10,000 Spanish people were deported to concentration and death camps while Spain was ruled by dictator Francisco Franco, an ally of Nazi Germany’s leader Adolf Hitler. More than 5,000 died in them. Franco stripped those deported of their Spanish citizenship, making it difficult for relatives to trace victims and survivors of

NAMED: Spanish prisoners were among those who greeted US troops when Mauthausen-Gusen was liberated. the camps. Spanish prisoners were

among those who welcomed US troops when they

liberated MauthausenGusen in May 1945.

IN PORT: NATO has previously criticised Spain for allowing Russian ships such as the Perekop to dock in its harbours (file photo).

Russian warship docks A TRAINING ship with the Russian navy has

docked in one of S p a i n ’s A f r i c a n e n claves despite critic i s m f r o m N AT O f o r allowing vessels from the country to refuel there. The Perekop Smol’nyy class vessel docked in Ceuta last week. It is the second time a Russian warship has docked in the Spanish enclave this month and the third

time in a year despite N AT O c o n d e m n a t i o n . Russian ships were blocked from Spanish ports from 2016 but the docking of the cruiser Marshal Ustinov last year signalled their ret u r n . T h e Va s i l y B i k o v patrol ship also docked in Ceuta in June. The Perekop was built in 1977 and began its career in the Soviet N a v y.

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Expats Guide to

Spanish Life 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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Body of missing boy found THE body of a 14-year-old boy has been found in a ravine close to the campsite of La Mola in the village of Espot (Lleida) on Friday morning. The parents of the boy reported him missing after they went on a trek through the Pantano de Torrasa without him as it is understood he did not want to go. Upon return the boy was nowhere to be seen and the emergency services were called. The search began at around 8pm last last Thursday night and continued into the night until 4am. The search resumed Friday morning with the aid of a police helicopter. After hours of searching the body of the young boy was found at the bottom of a ravine in a remote part of the area. The inaccessibility of the area led to the mountain rescue teams to take over the recovery of the body.

The family are of Dutch nationality and were on holiday in

the area when the tragedy happened.

FINANCE

Plan to tighten exchange rule

SPAIN’S central bank plans to increase customer protection at currency exchange bureaus by requiring businesses to state how much they charge in commission and expenses. The Bank of Spain’s proposals, which are currently undergoing consultation until Friday August 23, would make the previously optional sharing of the information a legal requirement. Bureaus will be required to show customers how much they are charged in commission in writing for free under the plans. They will also have to post current rates in a clear and visible place.

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The number of shares Santander’s Asset Management division has bought in the Andalucian bank Unicaja, raising its stake from 3 per cent to more than 5 per cent.

Economic concerns over impasse

Losses for Mango but sales increase

Second quarter investment grew year-on-year by 1.2 per cent compared to the 4.7 per cent recorded in the first three months of this year. Investment in capital goods shrank by 1.4 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter after growing by 7.2 per cent from the first quarter of 2018 to 2019. The INE did not state that the fall was connected to the current political situation. But the data could indicate that firms are holding back capital because of political uncertainty. Capital goods investment is typically seen as a litmus test of business confidence.

FASHION chain Mango made losses of €35 million in 2018 despite sales increasing by 1.8 per cent, company figures show. Gross profits rose from €115 to €135 million, or by 17 per cent, from 2017 to 2018 according to the firm’s data. Sales totalled more than €2.2 billion last year, around €40 million more than in 2017. Costs including €57 million invested in the company’s digital arm led to net losses. CEO Toni Ruiz said the cause of the losses were ‘complex,’ but added gross profit growth was ‘excellent.’

TWO of Spain’s acting government ministers have warned ongoing political deadlock resulting from indecisive election results is harming economic growth. Acting Finance Minister Maria Jesus Montero said the failure to form a government following April’s snap election was creating uncertainty. Farming Minister Luis Planas said a stable government was needed to enact reforms in the agricultural sector and deal with potential fallout from Brexit. Montero said: “The deadlock does not favour economic growth and there are certain signs of lower growth as evidenced by some data.

By Joe Gerrard “A government running at full capacity would be much more favourable.” Planas said reforms in the farming sector needed to be enacted ‘right now.’ “A stable government is needed which is capable of reforming so that the Spanish quality of life can be improved,” Planas said. The comments of both come as recent National Institute of Statistics (INE) data showed gross domestic product (GDP) continued to grow in the second quarter but at a slower rate.

BUSINESS EXTRA

BBVA sells subsidiary THE BBVA bank has sold its Paraguayan subsidiary to Banco GNB’s division in the country for €240 million and has notified Spain’s National Stock Market Commission (CMNV) regulator that it expects a net capital gain of €20 million.

Incentive call USAGE: Hospitality firms rarely use the invoices.

Low invoice use ELECTRONIC invoices issued by hotels, restaurants and cafes represented more than 0.4 per cent of the Spanish total in 2017 and 2018, according to the Seres digital documentation company. Seres said the use of electronic invoicing was ‘very small’ in the hospitality industry given that it makes up 7.2 per cent of Spanish gross domestic product (GDP). Seres Marketing and Communication Director Alberto Redondo said: “Even though it is one of the key sectors of the Spanish economy, much remains to be done as far as the level of electronic invoicing is concerned because it is very low or almost non-existent.”

POWER company Red Electrica (REE) has called on Spain’s National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) to create ‘real incentives’ and guarantee legal certainty to encourage companies to invest while also addressing climate change.

French buy FRENCH firm CPC Packaging has bought the Valencia region-based Fina Flexible Packaging which the former said would ‘significantly expand’ its coverage across European markets because of Fina’s customer base in Spain and across Western Europe.

Rents higher than before crisis RENTING in Spain is now 10.6 per cent more expensive than it was before the property market crash in 2007 and subsequent recession, National Institute of Statistics (INE) data shows. INE figures for 2018 showed rents have risen beyond pre-crash levels in every region except Navarra. Rents in Cataluña, Cantabria, the Balearic Islands and Galicia rose by 15.4

per cent, 14.7 per cent, 14.6 per cent and 13 per cent respectively. INE data also showed the percentage of households living in rented homes rose by 4 per cent from 2007 to 2018. The regions with the highest proportion of households in rentals were the Canary Islands with 27.8 per cent, the Balearic Islands with 27.7, Cataluña, 24.9 and Madrid, 23.3.

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C LOSING P RICES A UGUST 12

COMPANY ADMIRAL GROUP

PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) 20,610 -0,06

ANGLO AMERICAN

% CHG. -0,01

NET VOL 6.852

18,340

-0,07

-0,01

272.554

COMPANY

PRICE(P)

CHANGE(P)

% CHG.

NET VOL

LEGAL & GENERAL

2,399

0,28

0,01

467.203

LLOYDS BANK

0,495

0,26

0,00

7.275.381

8,392

1,21

0,10

45.903

LONDON STOCK

69,380

1,44

0,98

26.793

ASHTEAD GROUP

22,460

1,02

0,23

23.314

MARKS & SPENCER

1,921

2,05

0,04

229.976

ASTRA ZENECA

73,780

0,37

0,27

66.375

MEDIA CONTEN

3,218

0,47

0,02

19.023

BABCOCK INTE

4,773

0,51

0,02

2.856

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS

4,517

0,20

0,01

26.064

BARCLAYS BANK

1,443

0,17

0,00

602.951

MICRO FOCUS

16,926

1,26

0,21

18.721

BARRATT DEVE

6,436

0,94

0,06

52.258

MONDI PLC

15,955

0,13

0,02

35.245

BAT INDUSTRI

30,690

0,32

0,10

48.855

MORRISON SUP

1,859

0,72

0,01

110.894

BILLITON

ANTOFAGASTA

1,26

0,75

7.630

0,30

0,03

28.828

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1,18

0,23

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0,09

258.178

0,46

0,02

1.000.286

BRIT.AEROE

5,612

0,45

0,03

86.936

PERSIMMON

24,000

0,61

0,14

9.944

PROV.FINANC.

3,920

1,22

0,05

12.391

15,075

0,52

0,08

70.213

BRITISH LAND

4,897

0,77

0,04

80.178

PRUDENTIAL C

BRITISH TELECOM

1,740

0,80

0,01

740.023

RAMBLER MED.

2,111

1,01

0,02

11.900

BUNZL

21,320

-0,11

-0,02

5.409

RECKITT BNKR

60,500

0,33

0,20

23.809

BURBERRY

22,470

0,51

0,11

10.926

REED INTER

19,545

0,78

0,15

46.074

CARNIVAL PLC

36,430

0,69

0,25

9.430

RENTOKIL GRP

CELLTECH

27,490

0,55

0,15

6.345

RIO TINTO

CENTRICA

0,661

-0,48

-0,00

1.023.571

CGNU

3,860

0,35

0,01

131.008

4,552

1,20

0,05

44.964

40,705

-0,77

-0,32

173.454

ROLLS ROYCE

7,668

-0,96

-0,07

289.233

ROYAL & SUN

5,378

0,85

0,05

13.989

2,046

-0,44

-0,01

192.045

1,836

0,48

0,01

32.194

ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND

CRH

26,640

0,99

0,26

25.707

ROYAL DUTCH SHELL B SHRS 23,610

0,94

0,22

558.877

CRODA INTERN

47,900

0,59

0,28

3.612

ROYAL DUTCH SHELL CL.A NLD 23,870

0,19

0,05

454.326

DCC ORD IEP0

65,540

0,89

0,58

1.360

SAGE GROUP

7,138

0,25

0,02

27.414

DELLING GRP

2,983

0,22

0,01

51.280

SAINSBURY

1,935

1,17

0,02

52.218

DIAGEO

34,220

1,09

0,37

98.945

SCHRODERS

29,300

1,65

0,48

8.801

EASYJET

9,894

0,14

0,01

12.624

SCOT.& STH

11,030

1,18

0,13

167.017

25,640

0,79

0,20

26.954

SEVERN TRENT

19,890

-0,01

-0,00

5.778

24,760

1,06

0,26

4.731

CONVATEC GROUP

EXPERIAN GROUP LTD

6,672

-1,97

-0,13

69.250

SKILLSGROUP

GLAXO WELLCO

16,793

0,32

0,05

144.394

SLOUGH EST.

7,717

1,44

0,11

62.126

GLENCORE INTL

2,336

0,62

0,01

1.194.379

SMITH & NEP.

18,970

0,77

0,14

74.001

GROUP 4 SECU

1,888

1,97

0,04

46.983

SMITHS INDU.

15,695

0,55

0,09

129.532

HAMMERSON

2,221

2,49

0,05

204.684

ST JAMES S P

9,428

-0,86

-0,08

42.326

20,980

1,55

0,32

23.270

STAN.CHART

6,288

0,31

0,02

82.083

6,239

-0,43

-0,03

1.116.947

STANDARD LIFE

2,524

0,56

0,01

164.172

21,068

-0,01

-0,00

37.663

TAYLOR WOOD.

1,482

-0,13

-0,00

149.442

TESCO

2,192

0,50

0,01

157.883

FRESNILLO

HARGREAVES LANSDOWN HSBC IMPERIAL TOBACCO INFORMA GROU

8,550

1,11

0,09

30.585

INTERCON.HOT

53,770

0,68

0,36

9.787

TUI

INTERTEK GROUP

57,280

0,67

0,38

4.375

UNILEVER

8,284

0,20

0,02

18.439

49,135

0,74

0,36

69.692

INTL CONSOLIDATD AIRLS GRP 4,587

1,44

0,07

111.029

UN.UTILITIES

7,650

0,33

0,02

20.276

ITV

0,93

0,01

257.024

VODAFONE GRP

1,500

0,46

0,01

455.322

1,084 29,620

1,06

0,31

7.791

WHITBREAD

42,520

-0,03

-0,01

5.342

KINGFISHER

2,086

-1,01

-0,02

202.722

WPP GROUP

9,920

1,14

0,11

89.050

LAND SECURIT

7,824

1,77

0,14

55.590

11,135

1,15

0,13

26.783

JOHNSON MATT

3I GROUP

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US dollar ................................................1.11736 Japan yen...............................................117.879 Switzerland franc ...................................1,08863 Denmark kroner .....................................7,46340 Norway kroner........................................9,95995

8,326

0,49

5,063

BRITISH FOODS

1.07965

60,556

18,108

PEARSON

0.9268

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COMPANY AMERICAN EXPRESS APPLE BOEING CATERPILLAR CHEVRON TEXACO CISCO SYSTEMS COCA-COLA EXXON MOBIL GOLDMAN SACH HOME DEPOT IBM INTEL JOHNSON & JOHNSON JP MORGAN CHASE MCDONALDS MERCK MICROSOFT NIKE PFIZER PROCTER & GAMBLE ST. PAUL TRV UNITED TECHNOLOGIES UNITEDHEALTH VERIZON VISA CLASS A WALGREENS BOOTS WAL-MART WALT DISNEY 3M

PRICE 126,170 200,990 337,550 119,380 122,420 52,430 53,420 70,840 206,900 210,020 136,130 45,980 132,040 109,740 221,150 85,520 137,710 81,980 36,350 116,780 149,070 131,240 248,630 55,780 179,050 52,790 107,280 138,520 163,470

CHANGE% CHANGE 0,70 0,88 0,00 0,00 0,36 1,20 -2,16 -2,64 -0,66 -0,81 -1,37 -0,73 -0,50 -0,27 -2,13 -1,54 -0,05 -0,10 -0,73 -1,55 -2,83 -3,97 -2,52 -1,19 0,27 0,36 -0,11 -0,12 1,44 3,14 0,93 0,79 -0,85 -1,18 -1,23 -1,02 -1,41 -0,52 -0,56 -0,66 0,57 0,85 -0,18 -0,24 0,41 1,01 -0,07 -0,04 -0,47 -0,85 -0,43 -0,23 -1,14 -1,24 0,46 0,63 -0,46 -0,75

VOLUME(M) 654.923 7.742.384 636.997 964.758 1.571.376 6.585.838 2.672.323 4.506.370 418.549 794.876 1.074.213 7.234.451 1.517.558 2.618.978 862.590 2.935.512 8.460.471 1.296.565 6.848.223 2.285.258 404.160 581.863 626.891 2.676.686 1.206.630 1.122.343 1.224.368 1.723.316 463.708

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CHANGE NET / %

Most Advanced InnerWorkings, Inc. Two River Bancorp Cutera, Inc. Sientra, Inc. PC-Tel, Inc. Atreca, Inc. Fulgent Genetics, Inc. Puma Biotechnology Inc Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Prevail Therapeutics Inc. Appian Corporation

$ 4.50 $ 20.40 $ 33.61 $ 6.39 $ 5.67 $ 12.93 $ 11.3146 $ 11.16 $ 4.32 $ 9.70 $ 51.45

1.66 ▲ 58.45% 6.87 ▲ 50.78% 8.50 ▲ 33.85% 1.40 ▲ 28.06% 1.14 ▲ 25.17% 2.51 ▲ 24.09% 2.0446 ▲ 22.06% 1.95 ▲ 21.17% 0.74 ▲ 20.67% 1.65 ▲ 20.50% 8.21 ▲ 18.99%

$ 3.10 $ 3.06 $ 6.62 $ 20.92 $ 11.81 $ 3.52 $ 2.65 $ 17.74 $ 34.42 $ 2.85 $ 23.77

3.64 ▼ 54.01% 1.86 ▼ 37.80% 3.15 ▼ 32.24% 8.65 ▼ 29.25% 4.56 ▼ 27.86% 1.30 ▼ 26.97% 0.88 ▼ 24.93% 5.39 ▼ 23.30% 9.17 ▼ 21.04% 0.67 ▼ 19.03% 4.95 ▼ 17.24%

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BUSINESS EXTRA

New company creation falls A TOTAL of 7,623 new companies were set up in Spain from January to July this year, a year-on-year fall of 1.7 per cent according to credit firm Iberinform. Iberinform figures showed almost a quarter, 23 per cent, of new companies registered were in Madrid. One in five were set up in Cataluña while 16 per cent were registered in Andalucia. Service businesses made up more than half of the total. Construction’s share of new firms was one quarter while industrial companies made up 6 per cent of the total. Iberinform figures also showed 57,705 plans to create new firms were registered from January to July this year, 1.7 per cent less than during the first seven months of 2018. A total of 21,630 companies were wound up in the first seven months of 2019, 1 per cent higher than January to July last year. Almost a quarter of all companies that dissolved did so in Madrid. One fifth did so in Cataluña, while 11 per cent did in both Andalucia and Valencia.

Stakeholders call for coalition deal TRADE UNIONS and business organisations have both called on Spain’s largest political party to reach a deal that would enable it to govern following April’s inconclusive general election. The general secretaries of the CCOO and UGT, two of Spain’s largest trade unions, both called on the left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) to unite with the leftist Podemos. Heads of the Confederation of Business Organisations (CEOE) and the Confederation of Small and Medium Enterprises (CEPYME) said acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez should form a ‘moderate and stable’ government. Unai Sordo and Pepe Alvarez, of the CCOO and UGT unions respectively, said it was more important at this stage for PSOE and Podemos to agree on a joint programme. Union leaders called for tax reforms and raising the minimum wage to be a part of the pact. CEOE President Antonio Garamendi said stability and moderation should be the foundation of any deal PSOE strikes with other parties. CEPYME’s head Gerado Cuerva called for the ‘world of business’ to be at the centre of a future government.

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New head for developer ACTION PLEDGE: Valerio (inset) said she would crack down on the hiring of delivery riders as freelancers. CREDIT: Shutterstock (main), Wikimedia Commons (inset)

Contract crackdown SPAIN’S acting labour minister has vowed to end the practice of some workers being hired improperly on self-employed contracts if her party is returned to government. Magdalena Valerio unveiled plans for the crackdown following meetings with acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, trade union leaders and the heads of business associations. The government needed to address multiple court rulings which stated workers employed under such arrangements are full time staff and should be contracted as such, the minister added. Valerio added she planned to repeal the ‘most harmful’ elements of labour reforms introduced by the previous

conservative Partido Popular (PP) government. Those reforms were followed by a rise in workers being hired under temporary or zero-hour contracts, dubbed ‘junk contracts’ by critics. The crackdown would target companies in the so-called ‘gig economy,’ such as delivery firms Deliveroo and Glovo. Both firms employ delivery riders under freelance contracts, meaning workers have to pay their own social security contributions despite not being able to set their work schedules. The companies also require workers to make a set amount of deliveries to receive more work. Valerio’s pledge to crack down on

such practices follows court rulings such as in Madrid’s 19th Social Court which ruled Deliveroo workers should be classed as full time staff. The court ordered the firm to pay out almost €1.2 million to 500 delivery riders in social security payments they were made to contribute. Deliveroo has since said it will appeal against the ruling in Spain’s Supreme Court. That ruling is expected to set the precedent on whether the company and others can employ their riders as freelancers. Workers at Glovo in Barcelona protested earlier this year against their conditions and burnt their delivery bags.

MADRID developer Distrito Castellana Norte (DCN) has appointed the former head of BBVA’s Global Client Coverage and Corporate Finance Alvaro Aresti as its new president following the dismissal of Antonio Bejar over the Villarejo corruption scandal.

Job offer RAILWAY infrastructure agency Adif has opened 432 vacancies across its operations including in its support, technical and operational arms which it said aimed to meet challenges including the liberalisation of the rail market next year.

Returns grow AVERAGE returns on variable capital investment companies (sicavs) in Spain stood at 5 per cent after the first half of this year, National Stock Market Commission (CNMV) data stated which showed Gesprisa and Herprisa returned 17 per cent.

Prices rise

Dia owner probe A NATIONAL COURT judge has summoned the owner of Spanish supermarket Dia to testify on allegations he ‘economically strangled’ and bankrupted another company to buy it at below market prices. Judge Manuel Garcia Castellon claimed Mikhail Fridman, owner of the LetterOne private equity firm which bought the struggling Dia earlier this year, used underhand tactics to buy Zed Worldwide. His attempted takeover began in 2009. Zed Worldwide asked to be declared insolvent on June 30, 2016 and Fridman submitted a bid to buy it for €20 million four months later, well below its market value. A police anti-corruption probe alleged Fridman had ‘direct power’ over actions which they said caused property damage to Zed Worldwide shareholders. The allegations came after Fridman wrote to the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office in November 2017 in an effort to absolve himself of responsibility over the company’s insolvency. The new police report which levelled

PRICES of petrol and diesel rose to an average of around €1.33 and €1.22 per litre respectively last week compared to the week before, according to the EU’s oil bulletin, following highs in May.

Reform plan

CREDIT: Shutterstock (main), Wikimedia Commons (inset)

ALLEGATIONS: Fridman’s (inset) summons follows his purchase of Dia earlier this year. allegations at Fridman led Judge Garcia Castellon, head of the Sixth Central Court of Instruction, to summon the LetterOne boss on September 12. Fridman deployed the tactics he used with the ‘total seizure’ of the company in mind, the police report alleged. His approach allegedly involved a ‘complex’ combination of actions which were designed to economically suffocate Zed Worldwide.

Prosecutor Jose Grinda, who has also been probing the case, claimed Fridman used a tactic known in the Russian criminal underworld as a ‘raider’ to try and acquire the company. Investigators also accused Fridman and others linked to him of illegally disrupting dividend payments to Zed Worldwide’s Russian subsidiaries. This left the company with a ‘total lack’ of liquidity, the report claimed.

ACTING Labour Minister Magdalena Valerio has said she wants to enact partial reforms including on collective bargaining and outsourcing following a meeting with union officials and the head of the Spanish Confederation of Business Organisations (CEOE).

Bond offer CATALUÑA’S Generalitat is considering returning to the bond market in 2020 and plans to issue debt through green products to finance infrastructure planned as part of the region’s environmental sustainability push, Economy Minister Pere Aragones said.

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FEATURE

Bring back National Service LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT AS most of my scribble followers are aware, I don’t generally enter into personal rapport with correspondents. As much as I truly do appreciate the wonderful and varied feedback that I receive, getting involved with individual readers has, I have learned through past experience, usually been more time consuming than productive. However I do read all the mail that arrives to me personally and I’m always interested in letters received by the EWN, especially those pertaining to the column that is published on our excellent ‘Your Opinion’ letters page. This was certainly the case last week. Midst a positive deluge of mail supporting my ‘What If’ manifesto, the one that managed to find the ‘Letter of the week’ spot was, of course, a strictly minority, derogatory opinion. The gentleman disagreed with a number of my suggestions, and I did indeed take umbrage at his efforts to depict me as something of a cross between Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler. Firstly, my suggestion that we bring back National Service was not to teach our youngsters

STRICT DISCPILINE: National Service.

to kill people, they’re already learning that perfectly well in Civvy Street! It was to instill them with discipline and respect for their fellow human beings; rescue them from the gang infested streets, and give them the opportunity to learn a trade and engage in wider life experiences. The immigrant camps I suggested were not a resurgence of the likes of Auschwitz or Belsen, but places with full medical facilities, factories,

acceptable living conditions and places of learning. Somewhere to place illegals and those without papers; enabling them to live and work without disruption of local society, until they either earned the opportunity of becoming British citizens, or be returned back from whence they came. The ‘boot camps’ would be to bring young and rampant criminals into line. Strict disciplinary institutions that would

strike fear into young thugs and encourage them to attempt anything (even work!) to stay out of these establishments forever. So, to this gentleman who wrote in, I most respectfully ask you to read my blurb more carefully and not try to instill it with your own, utterly incorrect interpretations. Thanks a lot. I see yet another ‘suicide’ has prevented a high profile trial that could have incriminated members of the ‘hierarchy.’ Jeffery Epstein joins the ranks of those whose deaths are terribly opportune for yet more slimy highly placed toe rags, who, believe me, will stop at nothing to preserve their privileged existence. The tragic, still mysterious death of scientist David Kelly was another. Stephen Ward also ‘took his own life’ the night before he was prepared to blow the whistle on some of the highest in the land, which more than probably included royalty. Heaven knows how many others have been quietly ‘neutralised’ to cover the tracks of the elite. And while we are about it, have the authorities ceased to investigate the sordid goings on at Elm House? Plenty of ‘high profiles’ involved there I can tell you. Oops, careful Leapy, don’t want you ‘committing suicide’ just yet! Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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LETTERS FROM CANARIES By Barbara Belt barbarabelt@gmail.com WHILST summer temperatures down here on the islands are normal, we’re still being bombarded with very high UV rays. It’s dropped to nine today, a small mercy but an improvement on the 12 and 13 we’ve had over the last month or so. Here’s the UV risk scale: 0-2, no danger; 3-5, little risk of unprotected exposure to the sun; 6-7, high risk; 8-10, very high risk and 11+, which has been the case for some time, extremely high risk. It feels a bit like being microwaved. The beaches, nevertheless, are full of sunbathing tourists, although locals lurk in the shade whenever possible. No warnings are offered to visitors. Nothing on news or weather forecasts, so as not to disturb the tourism=money status quo, but if you’re coming to the Canaries, or in fact going anywhere, be warned: check the UV count. Ask Aussies about what happens when a Caucasian population carries on regardless under a hole in the ozone layer. Although this is just one of many climate peculiarities being experienced all over the planet, affecting global warming believers and non-believers indiscriminately, our high UV is unusual. The UK and Northern Europe are sweating in unprecedented temperatures, but even at 39º, the UV’s still a safe 3-5.

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BEACH PARTY: Combined music with safety information. As we languish, preferrably under big trees, there’s plenty of time for tertulias about the post election political circus, notable here because the local Coalición Canaria party has lost its decadesold hold on the Canarian Autonomous Government to PSOE, the Spanish socialist party. Our new president is Ángel Victor Torres, whose investiture was livened up by his four-year-old son shouting ‘Papi’ - at which parliament erupted in applause - as he became president. See: https://www.lasexta.com/noticias/na cional/papi-papi-el-hijo-pequeno-del-nuevo-

presidente-de-canarias-se-cuela-en-plena-sesion-de-investidura_201907125d28b8650 cf24fa103c22e96.html, courtesy of La Sexta. ‘He seems an ok bloke,’ say the sages in the shade. We shall see. At this no-news time of year, I often get concerned calls about a bit of La Palma dropping off, plunging into the sea and causing the mother of all tsunamis, which will obliterate New York, indeed the entire US eastern seaboard, and may cause trouble here. Thrill to http://www.exitmundi.nl/tsunami.htm

Got a wall for that, Trump?! And here’s a selection of Canarian news bites: Lanzarote’s grape harvest is 50 per cent down on last year’s bumper 3.7 million kilos. We’re talking Malvasia wine, beloved of Shakespeare. Mysteriously, a second dead cow has been found floating off the coast ‘in an advanced state of decomposition.’ No connection between these two news items, as far as we know. Fred Olsen Ferries celebrate 30 years of service between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, where Beach Party Caleta de Fuste combined music with safety info on the Canaries 1,500 km coastline. Another bash, the Isla Bonita Love Festival in La Palma, was a resounding success: professional, well-organised, free and good fun. See, courtesy of El Apurón: https://elapuron.com/noti cias/sociedad/129936/isla-bonita-love-festival2019-official-aftermovie/ More ferry news,(ferries are important to islands): the Volcán de Tagoro, a new state of the art Naviera Armas boat, built by Incat, is on its way to the Canaries from Tasmania. With luck, I’ll enjoy it on my forthcoming August tour of the islands, a last fling on my soon-to-be-Brexited 75 per cent EU resident travel discount, sleeping in my ancient Nissan Patrol, discovering new places, great nature and nice people while I can still afford it. Watch this space.

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Cryptic Across 1 Club which finally provided somewhere to wash oneself (4) 3 Summary of Jack's pamphlet (8) 9 Quiet woman on river (7) 10 Exclamation of Scot about colour (5) 11 Terribly alert at some time in the future (5) 12 Part of shoe that's conforming (6) 14 Relatives embracing one in shocking scene (6) 16 A waft from soft cheeses, they say (6) 19 River making a U-bend (6) 21 Transaction includes black fur (5) 24 Takes a firm hold of travellingcases (5) 25 Anne’s upset about catch (7) 26 Sweep ate cooked garden plant (8) 27 Natural aptitude on the fiddle (4) Down 1 Starting point for Balinese building (8) 2 Extra-itchy interior quality (5) 4 Thief didn't allow it, we hear (6) 5 Illicitly loots workman's implements (5) 6 Prepared the late runner (7) 7 In Crete emeralds abound (4)

8 Peace-keepers loyal? It's a lie (6) 13 Some love he-men, totally fierce (8) 15 Study what was formerly a bomb? (7) 17 Make a stand against Twisted Sister (6)

Code Breaker

18 Withdraw decree requiring revision (6) 20 Raised collection when in distress (5) 22 A follower meets mere poet (5) 23 Drives on the clutch (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 1 represents N and 23 represents Q, so fill in N every time the figure 1 appears and Q every time the figure 23 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 Build up (9) 7 Not thin (5) 9 Earlier in time (5) 10 Want, deficiency (4) 11 Fundamental (5) 14 Be in accord (5) 15 Flightless bird of New Zealand (4) 18 Act punishable by law (5) 19 Excessively fat (5) 20 Speech sound that is not a vowel (9)

English - Spanish

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE

Down 2 Japanese rice beer (4) 3 Say, state or perform again (6) 4 Find fault with (9) 5 No longer fresh (5) 6/16 Solidified carbon dioxide (3,3) 8 Without revealing one's identity (9) 12 Hold back to a later time (6) 13 Animal with two feet (5) 16 See 6 17 Indicate pain, discomfort or displeasure (4)

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

Down Across 1 Holy (7) 1 Robar (5) 5 Playa (5) 2 Verde (5) 8 Enemy (f) (7) 3 Breath (respiration) (7) 4 Naranja (6) 9 Goodbye (5) 5 Bestia (5) 10 Lino (ropa) (5) 11 Trigger (of gun) (7) 6 Rings (on finger) (7) 12 Sombra (proyectada por un objeto) 7 Historia (7) (6) 12 Patinadores (7) 13 That (f) (7) 14 Herboso (6) 17 Advertisement (7) 15 To repair (7) 19 Melocotón (5) 16 Toallas (6) 22 They (f) (5) 18 Swan (5) 20 Warning (5) 23 Más temprano (7) 24 Smooth (skin) (5) 21 Hierbas (5) 25 Serio (7)

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

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

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LOTTERY UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

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Good: 17 Very good: 24

BONUS BALL

Excellent: 31

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION Tuesday August 6

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Friday August 9

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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.

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7 40

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

ENGLISH-SPANISH

CRYPTIC Across:

1 Comb, 3 Umbrella, 9 Caridad, 10 Aldea, 11 Otoño, 12 Rotten, 14 Rasgar, 16 Chispa, 19 Nettle, 21 Argue, 24 Tazas, 25 Cottage, 26 Assorted, 27 Lago.

1 Terminus, 4 Toil, 8 Malta, 10 Evasive, 11 Letters, 12 Salt, 14 Tahiti, 16 Engine, 19 Oboe, 21 Cremona, 24 Observe, 25 Reset, 26 Loss, 27 Persuade.

Down:

1 Cachorro, 2 Mirlo, 4 Maduro, 5 Roast, 6 Ladders, 7 Abad, 8 Idioma, 13 Maletero, 15 Sneezes, 17 Health, 18 Rescue, 20 Toser, 22 Guapa, 23 Otra.

1 Template, 2 Inane, 3 Uneasy, 5 Oriel, 6 Lied, 7 Samson, 9 Latch, 13 Repartee, 15 Theory, 17 Icons, 18 Scheme, 20 Busts, 22 Earls, 23 Coal.

QUICK

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Across: 1 Spectator, 5 Dacha, 7 Rumba, 9 Leak, 10 Damsel, 12 Bishop, 13 Bans, 15 Aisle, 16 Inept, 18 Minuscule.

Down: 1 Sad, 2 Team, 3 Turban, 4 Measles, 6 Chassis, 8 Mistake, 9 Library, 11 Modern, 14 Kiss, 17 Tie.

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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) With your engine revving and the road ahead clear, a sense of great freedom is with you. There are those for whom this week is a chance to really make headway. For some, though, it is an irksome task. The difference is that some of you are taking a negative attitude. Make sure that yours is positive and you will have a chance to make real progress

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21)

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA 3

How you feel about someone will change dramatically during the week. This will surprise you. Thinking about it logically, though, you have been missing the point for some time. Someone who you always thought of as a friend turns out to be much more. How you deal with this is very much an individual thing.

JOKER: 9 804 115

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Putting all of your eggs in one basket is rarely to be advised. It should particularly be avoided this week. For the sake of speed and ease it will be tempting to take short cuts and make decisions that are bland. These will, of their nature, not be of the ‘good’ or ‘great’ categories. You are capable of better.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19)

PISCES (February 20 - March 20)

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Wanting to put things right with someone close is a good instinct to have. It would certainly give you peace of mind. Indeed, this should be a quiet and peaceful week and one that is long overdue. Being successful in business is only one part of success. The light is dawning that what you have always wanted has changed.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Someone very special could come into your life. You must, however, be at the ball to meet the prince. This opportunity for happiness is not going to jump up and bite you. A phone call could be the start of it all. Accept invitations and get out and about. Be aware of what is going on so that you can be in the right place at the right time.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) What is the reason that you are being held back? Are you sure that you are, in reality, being held back at all? These are not trick questions. Being honest with your answers this week will lift a cloud from your horizon. Perhaps you are seeing ghosts when there are only shadows.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) With high energy you are seeking to get as much done as possible in a small amount of time. Rather than go at it ‘hammer and tongs’, it could be easier. Let someone help you out. They will find it satisfying and so you will both be happy.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) You are freer than you imagine. Your imagination is letting you down a bit at the moment. Not for some time have opportunities been throwing themselves at you like this. The question is not if you should take up an offer but rather which one you should choose.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Give others the benefit of the doubt and your infinite patience this week. Situations will change from minute to minute. It would be a waste of energy to take anything at face value. Time is often the first thing to solve many problems. As with health, given a few days simple things will sort themselves out.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Although you are only too aware that you are capable of great good when you put your mind to it, it would be wise to bide your time this week. You may not realise that you are expending too much energy until your weary head hits the pillow. Be kind to your body. Some things that are taken for granted should not be so. This can lead to neglect. In neither home nor business is this recommended.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) It may seem that everyone wants your attention at the moment. There are times when you would like nothing more than to go away and clear your mind. This is not only possible but essential. You need some quiet moments. Even a day away can renew your spirits and energy.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) So strong have been the practical considerations of late that you have been in a bad position. You need to live more for the ‘now’ and less for the ‘tomorrow’. Of course, life should be a mixture of both but sometimes it all gets a bit jumbled. Getting a few hours peace and quiet on your own may be all that you need. Getting enough sleep is also important in this situation.

QUIZ: MONOPOLY BORED All the answers contain the name (or part of the name) of a location that features on the London version of a Monopoly board 1. Completed in 1998, which 20 metres (66 feet) tall steel sculpture designed by Antony Gormley is located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear? 2. Formerly the governing body of cricket in England and Wales, which cricket club was founded in 1787 and has been based at Lord's cricket ground in St John's Wood since 1814? 3. Founded in 1749 by magistrate Henry Fielding and originally numbering just six men, what nickname was often given to London’s first professional police force? 4. On a map of the London Underground, which line is coloured dark blue (officially Corporate Blue)? 5. Pop musicians Hugh Cornwell, Pete Doherty, Boy George and George Michael, plus footballer George Best have all served part of their sentences in which Category B men's prison? 6. The infamous 1888 Jack the Ripper murders all took place in and around which district of east London?

7. ‘There's a new sensation. A fabulous creation. A danceable solution to teenage revolution’ are the opening lines of which Roxy Music song from their second album, For Your Pleasure? 8. What is the title of the British adult magazine for men that was launched by Fisk Publishing Ltd in 1966 and designed as a response to US magazines such as Playboy and Penthouse, which had recently launched in the UK? 9. What surname is shared by English journalist/television and radio presenter Jeremy, comedian Tim and TV sports presenter David? 10. Which dukedom was created by Queen Anne in 1702 for the noted military leader John Churchill (1650–1722)? Not a lot of people know that… originally known as Watling Street, the Old Kent Road was even mentioned in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales

Answers: 1. THE ANGEL OF THE NORTH, 2. MARYLEBONE CRICKET CLUB, 3. BOW STREET RUNNERS, 4. PICCADILLY LINE, 5. PENTONVILLE, 6. WHITECHAPEL, 7. DO THE STRAND, 8. MAYFAIR, 9. VINE, 10. DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Animal Park Summer Special 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pmWanted Down Under 12:45pmBritain in Bloom 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 Good Morning Dagenham 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 Fugitives 10:00pmFake or Fortune? 11:00pmBBC News at Ten 11:25pmRegional News and Weather 11:30pmWeather 11:35pmMurdered for Being Different 12:40am Who Do You Think You Are?

7:30am Bargain Hunt 8:15am Animal Park Summer Special 9:00am This Farming Life 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pmBBC Newsroom Live 2:00pm Curious Creatures 2:30pm Getting the Builders in 3:15pm Len and Ainsley's Big Food Adventure 4:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 4:45pm More Creatures Great and Small 5:15pm Extraordinary Animals 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Celebrity Eggheads 7:30pm The Customer is Always Right 8:00pm The Repair Shop 9:00pm This Farming Life 10:00pmMurder Case 11:00pmLive at the Apollo 11:30pmNewsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Interior Design Masters 1:15am How to Break into the Elite

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 Eat, Shop, Save 10:00pmDavid Walliams Presents Return of Alright on the Night 11:00pmITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pmITV News London 11:45pmLong Lost Family: What Happened Next

7:00am The Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:45am You've Been Framed! 8:10am Dinner Date 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:25am Superstore 12:15pm Dress to Impress 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:50pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:45pm Dinner Date 4:50pm Dress to Impress 5:50pm Take Me Out 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Hangover Part III 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm The Hangover Part III 12:05am Family Guy 1:05am American Dad!

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8:00pm Beyond 100 Days BBC News teams in Washington DC and London report on the events that are shaping the world. 8:30pm The Sky at Night 9:00pm Skies Above Britain 10:00pm Operation Wild 11:00pm From Ice to Fire: The Incredible Science of Temperature Physicist Dr Helen Czerski explores the narrow band of temperature that has led to life on Earth. 12:00am Immortal Egypt with Joann Fletcher 1:00am Constable: A Country Rebel 2:00am Unsung Heroines: Danielle De Niese on the Lost World of Female Composers

Mike & Molly Mike & Molly King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond 10:10am Frasier 11:10am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pmThe 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 Animal Rescue Live: Supervet Special 10:00pmSecret Teacher 11:00pmThis Way Up 11:30pm8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 12:35am First Dates 1:35am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

Top Wing Paw Patrol Digby Dragon Little Princess Shimmer and Shine 9:55am Floogals 10:10am Sunny Bunnies 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pmGPs: Behind Closed Doors 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Baby Obsession 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 Britain's Parking Hell 10:00pmVegas 24/7 11:00pmThe Sex Business 12:05am Soham Revisited: 15 Years on Stalked: Murder in Slow Motion

11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pmWanted Down Under 12:45pmBritain in Bloom 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm 800 Words 3:30pm 800 Words 4:15pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Good Morning Dagenham 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London New 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Garden Rescue 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm A Question of Sport 10:00pmHold the Sunset 10:30pmMrs. Brown's Boys 11:00pmBBC News at Ten 11:25pmRegional News and Weather 11:30pmWeather 11:35pmKevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour

11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 2:00pm Curious Creatures 2:30pm Getting the Builders in 3:15pm Len and Ainsley's Big Food Adventure 4:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 4:45pm More Creatures Great and Small 5:15pm Extraordinary Animals 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip Philip Serrell and Louise 7:00pm Celebrity Eggheads 7:30pm The Customer is Always Right 8:00pm Monkman & Seagull's Genius Guide to Britain 8:30pm Mastermind 9:00pm Gone Fishing: Mortimer & Whitehouse 9:30pm Gardeners' World 10:00pm Fosse/Verdon 10:45pm QI XL 11:30pm Newsnight

8:00pm World News Today The day's leading stories. 8:30pm BBC Proms 2019 10:30pm Top of the Pops: 1988 11:00pm Woodstock Three Days That Defined a Generation 12:25am Jimi Hendrix: The Road to Woodstock 1:25am Hits, Hype & Hustle: An Insider's Guide to the Music Business 2:25am Top of the Pops: 1988 2:55am The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E Smith 3:55am SingerSongwriters at the BBC

7:00am Coronation Street 7:55am Heartbeat 9:00am Murder, She Wrote 9:55am On the Buses 10:30am On the Buses 11:00am George and Mildred 11:35am Agatha Christie's Poirot 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Emmerdale 3:15pm Emmerdale 3:50pm Coronation Street 4:20pm Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 7:00pm Downton Abbey 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pmLaw & Order: UK 12:00am Law & Order: UK 1:00am Inspector Morse

7:25am The Saint 8:15am Kojak 9:15am Quincy, M.E. 10:20am Minder 11:20am The Sweeney 12:30pmThe Professionals 1:35pm The Saint 2:35pm Kojak 3:40pm Quincy, M.E. 4:45pm Minder Terry's girlfriend Debbie starts work as a mobile hairdresser. 5:50pm The Professionals 6:55pm The Sweeney 8:00pm River Monsters 9:00pm Fishing Allstars 10:00pmLicence to Kill James Bond plans revenge on a drug baron who maimed his friend. 11:10pmFYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 11:15pmLicence to Kill 12:45am Lethal Weapon

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8:10am Dinner Date 9:00am Emmerdale 10:00am You've Been Framed! 10:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:25am Superstore 12:15pm Dress to Impress 1:15pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed! 2:50pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:45pm Dinner Date 4:50pm Dress to Impress 5:50pm Take Me Out 7:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pmBridesmaids A disorganised woman is asked to be maid of honour at her best friend's wedding. 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pmBridesmaids 12:35am Family Guy

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7:00am Only When I Laugh 7:25am The Saint 8:15am Kojak 9:15am Quincy, M.E. 10:15am Minder 11:20am The Sweeney 12:30pm The Professionals 1:30pm The Saint 2:35pm Kojak 3:40pm Quincy, M.E. 4:45pm Minder 5:50pm The Professionals 6:55pm The Sweeney 8:00pm World Series of Darts: Melbourne 12:00amZero Dark Thirty 1:00am FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news.

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Shane the Chef Peppa Pig Top Wing Paw Patrol Digby Dragon Little Princess Shimmer and Shine 9:55am Floogals 10:10am Sunny Bunnies 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Dating to Kill 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 Drain Alcatraz 10:00pm Celebrity 5 Go Barging 11:15pmCher 1:20am Will and Grace

7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 7:30am Rugby Greatest Games 7:40am Live Mitre 10 Cup Rugby Union 9:35am Rugby Greatest Games 9:45am Rugby Greatest Games 10:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am The Ashes Live 8:00pm Live EFL Huddersfield Town v Fulham (Kickoff 7.45pm). 11:00pm Live PGA Tour Golf The BMW Championship. 1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Sky Sports News 3:00am Sky Sports News

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SATURDAY - 17 AUGUST

7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Time to Eat with Nadiya 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Bargain Hunt 3:00pm Muppets Most Wanted 4:40pm Money for Nothing 5:10pm Final Score 6:20pm BBC News 6:30pm BBC London News 6:33pm Weather 6:35pm Who Dares Wins 7:20pm Pointless 8:10pm Captain America:the Winter Soldier 10:20pm Casualty 11:10pm BBC News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 12:55am Britain's Youngest Football Boss 1:25am You Again

8:55am 9:10am 9:25am 9:30am

Ben 10 Ben 10 ITV News The Sara Cox Show 10:25am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:25pmJohn and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen 1:25pm Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen 1:55pm Save Money: Good Diet 2:25pm ITV News and Weather 2:34pm ITV London Weather 2:35pm Midsomer Murders 4:30pm Tenable 5:30pm Tipping Point 6:30pm The Chase 7:25pm ITV News and Weather 7:35pm ITV News London 7:45pm Zone of Champions 8:15pmMinions 10:00pmFast & Furious 8 12:30am ITV News and Weather

7:45am All Over the Place 8:15am The Dog Ate My Homework 8:45am Ali-A's Superchargers 9:05am Mustangs FC 9:30am Deadly Top 10 10:00am Penguins on a Plane: Great Animal Moves 11:00am Robot Wars 12:00pm This Farming Life 1:00pm A Cook Abroad 2:00pm It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World 4:30pm Galapagos 5:25pm Rick Stein's Road to Mexico 6:30pm Song for Marion 8:00pm Proms Encore 8:30pm Animal Babies: First Year on Earth 9:30pm Dad's Army 10:00pm Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland 11:00pm Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland

8:00pm Lost Land of the Volcano 9:00pm New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands 10:00pmBelow the Surface 10:45pmBelow the Surface Danish thriller, starring Johannes Lassen. 11:30pmThe Vietnam War The epic story of the conflict. 12:30am The Vietnam War The epic story of the conflict. 1:30am Top of the Pops: 1988 2:00am Sings Musicals 3:00am Lost Land of the Volcano 4:00am New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands

7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:10am Emmerdale 10:15am Coronation Street 1:10pm Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule 1:40pm Looney Tunes: Back in Action 2:50pm FYI Daily 2:55pm Looney Tunes: Back in Action 3:25pm Valentine's Day 4:40pm FYI Daily 4:45pm Valentine's Day 5:55pm The Golden Compass 7:25pm FYI Daily 7:30pm The Golden Compass 8:10pm Wrath of the Titans 9:10pm FYI Daily 9:15pm Wrath of the Titans 10:00pmAmerican Pie: Reunion 11:10pm FYI Daily 11:15pmAmerican Pie: Reunion 12:15am Family Guy 12:45am Family Guy

7:00am George and Mildred 8:25am The Royal 9:30am Inspector Morse 11:50am Agatha Christie's Poirot 1:50pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 3:55pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 5:55pm Foyle's War The unassuming detective launches an investigation when a conscientious objector dies while in police custody, and the judge who ordered his arrest is nearly killed in his booby-trapped home. 8:00pm Midsomer Murders 10:00pm Endeavour 12:00am A Touch of Frost 2:00am Emmerdale

TV LISTING

SUNDAY - 18 AUGUST

8:15am The Big Bang Theory 8:40am The Big Bang Theory 9:05am The Big Bang Theory 9:30am Young Sheldon 10:00am Young Sheldon 10:25am The Simpsons 10:55am The Simpsons 11:25am The Simpsons 11:55am Four in a Bed 12:25pm Four in a Bed 12:55pm Four in a Bed 1:30pm Four in a Bed 2:00pm Four in a Bed 2:30pm Live International Rugby Union 5:30pm Location, Location, Location 6:35pm Portrait Artist of the Year 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Secrets of Egypt's Valley of the Kings 9:00pm Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 11:25pmDie Hard 4.0 2:00am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

8:45am Digby Dragon 9:00am Peppa Pig 9:10am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:25am Paw Patrol 9:45am Nella the Princess Knight 9:55am Wissper 10:05am Pirata & Capitano 10:30am Floogals 10:45am Sunny Day 11:10am Rise of the Teenage 11:30am Access 11:35am Friends 3:00pm Police Interceptors 6:00pm World War II in Numbers 7:55pm 5 News Weekend 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm Secrets of the Royal Train 10:00pm William & Harry: Princes at War? 11:00pm Royal Scandals 12:35am Britain's Favourite Royal

10:00am Match of the Day 11:30am Sunday Morning Live 12:30pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:00pm BBC News 1:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm Songs of Praise 2:35pm Athletics 5:15pm Money for Nothing 6:45pm Pointless 7:35pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 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 Match of the Day 2 12:30am A Question of Sport

7:00am World Cup Rivalries 7:20am The Professionals 8:10am The Return of Sherlock Holmes 10:30am ITV Racing: The Opening Show 11:30am Made in Britain 12:25pm River Monsters 12:55pm River Monsters 1:25pm Fishing Allstars 2:30pm ITV Racing Live 5:00pm The War Wagon 6:00pm FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 6:05pm The War Wagon 7:05pm The Car Chasers 8:00pm World Series of Darts: Melbourne 12:00amEnter the Dragon A powerful crime kingpin hosts a martial arts tournament on his island lair. 1:05am FYI Daily 1:10am Enter the Dragon

7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Live Rugby Championship New Zealand v Australia (Kickoff 8.35am). 11:30am The Ashes Live England v Australia. 2:15pm Live International Rugby Union Wales v England (Kick-off 2.15pm). 6:00pm Live Premier League Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur (Kick-off 5.30pm). 9:00pm Live PGA Tour Golf The BMW Championship. 12:00am Sky Sports News 1:00am Sky Sports News

9:25am ITV News 9:30am The Sara Cox Show 10:25am Ninja Warrior UK 12:00pmCountrywise 12:30pmBest Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 1:00pm ITV News and Weather 1:14pm ITV London Weather 1:15pm Midsomer Murders 3:15pm Catchphrase 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase Celebrity Special 7:00pm ITV News and Weather 7:15pm ITV News London 7:30pm Tipping Point: Lucky Stars 8:30pm The Comedy Years 9:30pm Vera 11:20pmITV News and Weather 11:39pmITV London Weather 11:40pmThe Best Little Prison in Britain?

7:20am Glorious Gardens From Above 8:05am Gardeners' World 8:35am Countryfile 9:30am The Beechgrove Garden 10:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11:30am Lorraine Pascale: How to be a Better Cook 12:30pm Top of the Shop with Tom Kerridge 1:30pm Ulster GP Highlights 2:30pm Flog It! 3:15pm Holiday of My 4:00pm Escape to the Country 5:00pm Natural World 6:00pm Oz: The Great and Powerful 8:00pm Inside the Factory 9:00pm Dragons' Den 10:00pm The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan 11:00pm Comedy Shorts 11:30pm A Girl's Guide to TV 1:15am Sacred Wonders

8:00pm BBC Proms 2019 Coverage from London's Royal Albert Hall. 10:00pm Swallowed by the Sea: Ancient Egypt's Greatest Lost City 11:00pm James May's Cars of the People 12:00am Storyville 1:10am Secret Knowledge 1:45am The Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II with Dan Cruickshank 2:45am The Riviera: A History in Pictures 3:45am Swallowed by the Sea: Ancient Egypt's Greatest Lost City

7:00am You've Been Framed! 7:25am Emmerdale 10:25am Coronation Street 1:20pm Catchphrase 2:20pm In for a Penny Stephen Mulhern hosts a game show which takes place in public locations around the UK. 2:55pm Britain's Got Talent 3:55pm You've Been Framed! 4:30pm Hocus Pocus 5:30pm FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 5:35pm Hocus Pocus 6:25pm Hotel Transylvania 2 7:25pm FYI Daily 7:30pm Hotel Transylvania 2 8:10pm Shrek 9:10pm FYI Daily 9:15pm Shrek 10:00pmCasino Royale 11:05pm FYI Daily 11:10pmCasino Royale 12:50am Family Guy

7:00am The Royal 7:50am Heartbeat 9:55am Love Your Garden 10:55am Agatha Christie's Poirot 12:55pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 2:50pm Inspector Morse 5:05pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 6:15pm Doc Martin 7:10pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 9:30pm Paul O'Grady for the Love of Dogs 10:00pm Tonight at the Palladium 11:00pm Midsomer Murders 1:00am Cilla 2:00am Paul O'Grady's Animal Orphans 2:55am Agatha Christie's Poirot 3:50am Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant

7:15am 8:05am 9:00am 10:30am 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:55pm 3:25pm

King of Queens Cheers Frasier Sunday Brunch The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons We Bought a Zoo A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun The Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes Channel 4 News Including sport and weather. George Clarke's Amazing Spaces The Queen's Lost Family The Handmaid's Tale Caught on Camera No Second Chance Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

8:20am Noddy: Toyland Detective 8:35am Digby Dragon 8:50am Peppa Pig 9:05am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:20am Paw Patrol 9:40am Nella the Princess Knight 9:50am Wissper 9:55am Pirata & Capitano 10:15am Floogals 10:25am Sunny Day 10:50am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:30am Access 11:35am Friends 1:00pm Me Before You 3:00pm Bruce Almighty 5:05pm Info not available 7:00pm Rich Kids Go Skint 7:55pm 5 News Weekend 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm Inside Harvey Nichols: Britain's Poshest Department Store 10:00pm Bridget Jones's Baby

Motorsport UK Minder Minder Columbo: Double Shock 11:30am DirtQuake 2019 12:30pm Live British Touring Car Championship 7:15pm Silverstone Classic 8:15pm River Monsters 8:50pm Hornblower Promoted to Acting Lieutenant, Hornblower is soon forced to question his readiness for command. 11:00pmDouble Impact 12:05am FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 12:10amDouble Impact 1:15am The Professionals

7:00am Live Mitre 10 Cup Rugby Union 8:40am Rugby Greatest Games 8:45am Super League Gold 9:00am Total Goals 10:00am Total Goals 11:00am The Ashes Live 3:00pm Live Renault Super Sunday Sheffield United v Crystal Palace (Kick-off 2.00pm). 5:00pm Live Renault Super Sunday Chelsea v Leicester City (Kick-off 4.30pm). Coverage of the top-flight clash from Stamford Bridge. 8:30pm Live PGA Tour Golf The BMW Championship. 12:00am Sky Sports News

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8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:05pm 12:00am 1:25am

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TV LISTING

TUESDAY - 20 AUGUST

MONDAY - 19 AUGUST 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 Would I Lie to You? 10:00pmWho Do You Think You Are? 11:00pmBBC News at Ten 11:25pmRegional News and Weather 11:30pmWeather 11:35pmThis Country 12:05am Have I Got a Bit More News for You

6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Celebrity Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm The Repair Shop 9:00pm Time to Eat with Nadiya 9:30pm University Challenge 10:00pmThe Day Mountbatten Died 11:00pmI Love 11:30pmNewsnight 12:10am Weather

8:00pm Beyond 100 Days BBC News teams in Washington DC and London report on the events that are shaping the world. 8:30pm Iolo's Snowdonia 9:00pm Sir Chris Hoy: From Velodrome to Le Mans 10:00pmRams: Principles of Good Design 11:00pmLife 12:00am Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City 1:00am How the Celts Saved Britain

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

Countdown A Place in the Sun The £100k Drop Come Dine with Me 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pmCop Control 11:00pmStath Lets Flats 11:30pmBorn Famous 12:30am First Dates

2:10pm Access Showbiz news and gossip. 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm The Nanny Betrayal 5:00pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Railways That 9:00pm Big Week at the Zoo 10:00pmThe Secret World of Your Rubbish 11:00pmManhunt: Catch Me if You Can

3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:15pm Money for Nothing 4:45pm Murder, Mystery and My Family 5:30pm 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

3:15pm Heir Hunters 4:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 4:45pm More Creatures Great and Small 5:15pm Animals Behaving Badly 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Celebrity Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm The Repair Shop 9:00pm Inside the Factory 10:00pmThe Chefs' Brigade 11:00pmMock the Week 11:30pmNewsnight 12:10am Weather

8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm Iolo's Snowdonia Wildlife expert Iolo Williams explores Snowdonia through the seasons. 9:00pm Time Shift 10:00pmRevolutions: The Ideas that Changed the World 11:00pmHow to See a Black Hole: The Universe's Greatest Mystery 12:00am Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City

12:00pmThe 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 Train Your Baby Like a Dog 10:00pm24 Hours in A&E 11:00pmKathy Burke: All Woman 12:00am Jade

1:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pmThe Art of Murder: Garage Sale Mystery 5:00pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Railways That 9:00pm Big Week at the Zoo 10:00pmInside the Tower of London 11:00pmNotorious: The Philpott Fire

7:00pm ITV News and Weather 7:15pm ITV News London 7:30pm Tipping Point: Lucky Stars 8:30pm The Comedy Years 9:30pm Vera 11:20pmITV News and Weather 11:39pmITV London Weather 11:40pmThe Best Little Prison in Britain? 12:10am Yorkshire Airport

4:30pmHocus Pocus 5:30pm FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 5:35pmHocus Pocus 6:25pmHotel Transylvania 2 7:25pm FYI Daily 7:30pmHotel Transylvania 2 8:10pmShrek 9:10pm FYI Daily 9:15pmShrek 10:00pmCasino Royale 11:05pmFYI Daily

9:55am Love Your Garden 10:55am Agatha Christie's Poirot 12:55pmAgatha Christie's Poirot 2:50pm Inspector Morse 5:05pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 6:15pm Doc Martin 7:10pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 9:30pm Paul O'Grady for the Love of Dogs 10:00pmTonight at the Palladium 11:00pmMidsomer Murders

7:00am Motorsport UK 7:50am Minder 9:55amColumbo: Double Shock 11:30am DirtQuake 2019 12:30pmLive British Touring Car Championship 7:15pm Silverstone Classic 8:15pm River Monsters 8:50pm Hornblower 11:00pmDouble Impact One twin is a gun smuggler, the other an aerobics tutor. 12:05am FYI Daily

11:00am Football Centre 12:00pmFootball Centre 12:30pmRef Watch 1:00pm Sky Sports News 2:00pm Sky Sports News 3:00pm Sky Sports News 4:00pm Sky Sports News 5:00pm Sky Sports News 6:00pm Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm Live MNF 12:00am Sky Sports News

6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Save Money: Good Diet 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Yorkshire Airport 10:00pm Fighter Pilot: The Real Top Gun 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London

11:20amSuperstore 12:15pm Dress to Impress 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:50pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:45pm Dinner Date 4:50pm Dress to Impress 5:50pm Take Me Out 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Family Guy

11:05am George and Mildred 11:40am Agatha Christie's Poirot 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Emmerdale 3:15pm Emmerdale 3:50pm Coronation Street 4:20pm Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 7:00pm Downton Abbey 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pmDCI Banks

3:40pm Quincy, M.E. 4:45pm Minder 5:50pm The Professionals 6:55pm The Sweeney 8:00pm The Chase 9:00pm Made in Britain 10:00pmLicence to Kill James Bond plans revenge on Franz Sanchez, a drug baron who maimed his friend, Felix Leiter. 11:00pmFYI Daily 11:05pmLicence to Kill 12:45amCarlito's Way

11:00am Football Centre 12:00pmFootball Centre 12:30pmSportswomen 1:00pm Sky Sports News 2:00pm Sky Sports News 3:00pm Sky Sports News 4:00pm Sky Sports News 5:00pm Sky Sports News 6:00pm Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Live Kia Super League Cricket 8:30pm Live EFL 11:00pmThe Debate 12:00am Sky Sports News 1:00am Sky Sports News

7:00am Coronation Street 7:25am Coronation Street 7:50am Heartbeat 8:50am Murder, She Wrote 9:50am On the Buses 10:25am On the Buses 10:55am George and Mildred 11:25am Agatha Christie's Poirot 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Emmerdale 3:15pm Coronation Street 3:50pm Coronation Street 4:20pm Lewis 6:25pm Downton Abbey 7:55pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 11:10pmUnforgotten 12:05am Unforgotten 1:10am Law & Order: UK 2:10am Law & Order: UK 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 3:30am Teleshopping

7:00am Only When I Laugh 7:25am The Saint 8:15am Kojak 9:10am Quincy, M.E. 10:15am Minder 11:20am The Sweeney 12:30pmThe Professionals 1:35pm The Saint 2:35pm Kojak 3:40pm Quincy, M.E. 4:45pm Minder 5:50pm The Professionals 6:55pm The Sweeney 8:00pm The Chase 9:00pm British Superbike Championship Highlights A round up of the latest twowheeled action. 10:00pmSpeed Freaks 11:00pm Dirty Harry 12:00am FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 12:05am Dirty Harry

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

WEDNESDAY - 21 AUGUST 12:00pmA Matter of Life and Debt 12:45pmBritain in Bloom 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One; Weather 2:30pm BBC London News; Weather 2:45pm Impossible 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:15pm Money for Nothing 4:45pm Murder, Mystery and My Family 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six; Weather 7:30pm BBC London News; Weather 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Fake Britain 9:00pm Shop Well for Less 10:00pmSacred Wonders 11:00pmBBC News at Ten 11:25pmRegional News and Weather

8:15am Animal Park Summer Special 9:00am Animal Babies: First Year on Earth 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pmBBC Newsroom Live 2:00pm Curious Creatures 2:30pm Home Away From Home 3:15pm Heir Hunters 4:00pm Lorraine Pascale: How to be a Better Cook 4:30pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 5:15pm Animals Behaving Badly 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Celebrity Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm The Repair Shop 9:00pm Interior Design Masters 10:00pmMurder Case 11:00pmBetter Things

8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm Anni Albers: A Life in Thread 9:00pm A History of Scotland 10:00pm Bauhaus 100 11:00pm Bauhaus Rules with Vic Reeves 12:00am Susan Calman's Fringe Benefits 12:45am Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City 1:45am Art of America 2:45am A History of Scotland 3:45am Bauhaus 100 A century after it opened its doors, this programme tells the story of the Bauhaus art school in Germany, and the men and women whose designs shaped the modern world.

9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:10am Frasier 10:40am Frasier 11:10am The Big Bang Theory 11:35am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pmThe Simpsons 12:30pmThe 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 Jamie Oliver: The Naked Chef Bares All 10:00pmJade 11:00pmNaked Attraction

12:15pmGPs: Behind Closed Doors 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Celebs on the Farm 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Trust No One 5:00pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Railways That Built Britain with Chris Tarrant 9:00pm Big Week at the Zoo 10:00pmCasualty 24/7 11:00pmAll You Can Eat: Secrets of the World's Biggest Buffet 12:05am Inside McDonald's: The 300 Billion Dollar Burger Business

6:05am Judge Rinder 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am Judge Rinder 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:00pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:25pm ITV News London 2:30pm ITV Racing Live 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 The Best Little Prison in Britain? 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pmDeep Water 11:00pmITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pmITV News London 11:45pmKiller Women with Piers Morgan 12:40am Tenable 1:35am Teleshopping 4:00am Go for It

11:20am Superstore 11:50am Superstore 12:15pmDress to Impress 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed! 2:50pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:45pm Dinner Date 4:50pm Dress to Impress 5:50pm Take Me Out 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 7:30pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm American Pie: Reunion 11:10pmFYI Daily 11:15pm American Pie: Reunion

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

Total Goals Total Goals Total Goals Total Goals Football Centre Football Centre Sky Sports News Sky Sports News Drive Time USA Sky Sports News Sky Sports News Sky Sports News at 5 Live Kia Super League Cricket Live EFL The Debate Sky Sports News Sky Sports News Sky Sports News Sky Sports News Sky Sports News Sky Sports News

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WHILST the fireworks in Altea were absolutely fantastic, (I myself attended, to see the superb display with my husband). The after effects this morning were not so. We went to our usual beach Porto Senso, to be confronted with the remnants of the night before fireworks. In a world where we are constantly being told about all the plastic in the sea and the effects this is having on our environment, it was apparent this morning that it is not being taking that seriously. Just a few months ago in March I had the privilege of seeing a demonstration in L’Alfaz del Pi, where all schoolchildren took to the roads to show what plastic is doing to our environment.

MESS: Aftermath of a night of fireworks. Just seems like we are saying one thing and doing something totally different. I am not saying it is just here this is happening, I am saying we should all be looking at what we are doing and do something about it. I myself took time this

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day to collect a lot of this plastic floating about in the sea where we were. I didn’t make a great impact, but it did look a lot better once I had finished. Just want to put it out there. Kind regards An avid reader (name and address supplied)

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THE Spanish government’s publishing of the names of its citizens who died in a Nazi concentration camp is a positive step towards the country confronting its fascist past. The government revealed the names of almost 4,430 people who died in the Mauthausen-Gusen camp last week. Those who were sent to the camp were among around 10,000 others deported to concentration and death camps by former dictator Francisco Franco’s regime. Franco was closely aligned with Nazi Germany’s leader Adolf Hitler during the Second World War. The publishing of the victim’s names is the latest in a long series of steps taken by Spain to face up to the crimes of the Franco regime. The worst of these were the mass killings of opponents. Several of them were deported to Nazi camps and stripped of Spanish citizenship while thousands more died and were buried in mass graves which are still being unearthed. Spain adopted democracy in the late 1970s and efforts to root out the relics of fascism have continued ever since and have faced considerable opposition. There is still a Francisco Franco Foundation in Spain while an equivalent organisation for Hitler in Germany would be unthinkable. Plans to exhume Franco’s remains from the Valley of the Fallen mausoleum have also faced pushback including from the conservative Partido Popular (PP), a mainstream political party. But the latest move on the concentration camp shows exposing the crimes of fascism is necessary, just and long overdue.

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Rubbish being thrown into the sea The person taking the video should have followed him to the restaurant and then stood in the restaurant and called the police... that’s what I would have done. Arlene Segev I really hope that he and the restaurant have been reported to the authorities and police! This is absolutely shocking behaviour! Philip Binney The restaurant needs to be named and shamed then heavily fined... the ocean and sea life needs to be protected by us, not polluted, this is disgusting beyond words. Julie Benton

this wonderful country.

President Sanchez removes titles from the nobles of Franco

Franco died 40 years ago. Mr Sanchez has raised Franco because he does not want to talk about the growing unemployment in Spain, not to mention the millions of public money that he gives to the Catalan independence, not to mention the pacts he makes with the ter-

Up to the Spanish people... I am just a guest in

COMMENTS FROM FACEBOOK John Nemo Oh by the way. Would you support digging up a former head of state and dumping his body in an unmarked grave? That’s what these prats propose. Keith Wilkinson

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rorist murderers of ETA. Don’t fool us.

Carlos Games

Holiday let restrictions Spain would die without tourists so before everyone criticises them just remember how many unemployed, out of business bars and shops there would be if we stopped coming. It’s about reminding people to be respectful as some lets are in residential areas. I lived in a block with a similar problem, but that’s life, get on with it. Theresa Attwood

Asda theft women hid all in her dress Incredible... hope she is prosecuted... enough is enough this garb should be banned. James Woods

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Does a siesta benefit your day? Yes. It refreshes me for the evening. No. It is an inconvenience as everything is closed.

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Asking for help brings people closer

JORIS PLU SOME days ago, I had a fantastic meal with a very good friend of mine. We were talking for hours. There was a lot to say, to discover. At a certain moment we were talking about when and if people who were really in trouble would ask for help. If it would bring people closer to each other. Something that looks so simple and easy but which is for many of us so hard to do. We are not brought up like this. Or, we have to solve our own problems. And so many more answers. And to a certain extent this is true. We need to sort out our own life and work. But on the other hand there are circumstances where someone really needs help. This can be when one is moving from one house to another and in desperate need of helping hands. Or it could be about mental guidance, financial help, etcetera. We all need to find out our ourselves where the limit is, when to ask

or not to ask for any help in our life. The question we asked ourselves was if this would really bring people closer. The answer which may of course differ from your own way of thinking was yes. It will bring people closer. There is an extra human bonding between two or more people at the moment of giving and receiving help. People who have been afraid to ask for help and have done it anyway say afterwards that most of the time they are very surprised the other person was so kind and so happy they could be of help. It involved, for both parties, a wonderful feeling. So yes, asking for help brings people closer. We humans have it in us. We want to help others. This is being human. It is part of who we are. Having compassion, wanting to help others is for

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RUNNING: Get fit and have fun.

RUNNING is free, you can do it anywhere, it burns more calories than any other mainstream exercise and it can reduce your risk of longterm illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. It can also boost your mood and keep your weight under control. Okay, you have bought those new trainers and are keen to get out for a nice jog, but here are some top tips for beginners. It really helps to have someone about the same level of ability as you to run with. You’ll encourage each other when you’re not so keen to run. You’ll feel that you do not want to let your running partner down, and this will help motivate you. Firstly, to avoid getting a stitch do not eat anything solid about two hours before your run and only drink in small quantities. Many muscle-related injuries are caused by people failing to warm up before exercise. Start each run with a gentle warm-up of at least five minutes. This can include quick walking, marching on the spot, knee lifts, side stepping and climbing stairs.

the biggest part of us as normal as eating and sleeping. So next time you really need help just ask for it. And next time someone asks you for help just give it. With all of your heart. We need to help others, help them to grow, to stay healthy etcetera. Not only asking for help but also giving help will bring people closer. Much closer than you might think. Just try it out if you are not already doing so. Asking for help does not mean you are a failure. It simply means you are just one of those humans who needs help at that certain moment in life. That you are taking care of yourself. And there is completely nothing wrong with it. Just love helping people, animals, nature… whatever needs help.

Start running at a moderate pace, where you can easily hold a conversation) and then try to relax whilst you run. Try to take short, easy steps, which are more effective than long, powerful strides that act as a brake, slowing your forward momentum with every footfall. Keep your arms in tight, for a really economical use of your energy.Initially, you should alternate between two minutes of jogging and two minutes of walking. Increase your running intervals by one minute per workout until you can run the entire distance in one, without having to walk. Schedule your training so you run one day and rest the next. This simple training plan can help you achieve the greatest training effect and avoid overuse injuries. When you finish your run, give yourself a few minutes to cool down after each run by walking and doing a few stretches. Keep your running interesting by adding variety. Running the same route over and over again can become boring. Vary your distances, pace and routes. Have fun.

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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

THIS week I was planning to write about the benefits to portfolio risk of international equity investing backed up by numerous research papers. No, don’t go away. You’d have loved it. Trust me. I’m a journo… Never mind! But then I came across a couple of newspaper articles. Firstly, about the actor Kevin Spacey (assault allegations recently dropped against him in America) ‘punching back’ at his accusers with a defiant poetry recital alongside the statue of a battered Greek boxer in Rome’s main archaeological museum. Next, that the police chief at the centre of the botched VIP sex abuse inquiry costing £2.5m into false allegations of paedophilia and child murder by the fantasist ‘Nick’ has amassed a £2m pension pot. And that when allegations about the Westminster paedophile ring first surfaced, Tom Watson, now Labour’s deputy leader, leapt upon them purely for personal political advancement. Sadly, one fact in this sorry mess that is ‘credible and true.’ Something’s wrong with this world, isn’t it? We have an Oscar-winning actor who has his career cut short by, as yet, unproven allegations. We have an MP who caused complete misery in the lives of well-respected people walking as

Fanning the flames of ‘Nick’s’ false allegations

COP OUT: The charge sheet gets ever longer. free as a bird. We have a top policeman who also caused misery (because he didn’t do his job as an investigator) and who not only gets promoted, but a gold-plated pension plus all accompanying perks, such as free truncheons for life. As a writer of psychological crime thrillers (now in audiobook format; plus all profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity) I admit I’m attracted by crime and all it entails. From grisly descriptions of crime scenes to the spinechilling details of post-mortems - as in my latest novel ‘Betrayal.’ And given the chance to talk to criminals, I’d welcome the first-hand information they’d provide. But that’s as far as it’d go. Not so with

some police officers, apparently. The charge sheet gets ever longer, doesn’t it? In addition to the VIP abuse inquiry, there’s Hillsborough, Orgreave (police brutality), Stephen Lawrence, Rotherham (child-grooming), Cliff Richard… Well, let’s finish where we began: on a low note. What a ‘cop out.’ 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.nora-johnson.net) available online as ebook (€0.99; £0.99), ibook, paperback and audiobook.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING Are his charges too high? Four years ago I bought a property in a new complex. At the time of purchase I was told that the community charge would be €155. On completion I was informed that the charge would be €255, because my apartment has a garden. Most others have terraces. Now the community charge has been reduced to €236 per month. All properties were reduced as the new President promised. Many other residents also complain about the high charges. They tell me that my charge is higher because my garden is watered by the community system and not through my apartment. The administrator tells me that any application to reduce must be done through the courts. Can I get these charges lowered? H M (Costa del Sol) It is quite normal that a larger unit YOU AND THE with a garden pays LAW IN SPAIN more than a smaller unit with a terrace. Be aware that your garden is in fact community property with exclusive use assigned to you. The community fees are not set by the president or the administrator. They are voted by the members at the Annual General Meeting. This would be the right time to raise the issue.

DAVID SEARL

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This week I was robbed! MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION Views of a Grumpy Old Man THIS week’s article has been written by a guest; a mini grumpy in the making, a ‘grumpette’ if you will. Please welcome my daughter, Dr S : This week I was robbed. No not in the way you might think. But by Starbucks. They even asked me my name before they robbed me. Most untraditional (I work with offenders, I should know). So, Monday I bounced into Starbucks at Waterloo station in London, and asked for a Soya Latte. Did I want it to be tall, grande or venti the ‘barista’ (a whole other article) asked; this is a language reserved for Starbucks just to make the process more convoluted and challenging. Let’s be clear, I need coffee. This means engaging my brain (pre-caffeine) is a challenge, so it seems unfair to introduce new words other than small, medium or large at this point, but alas, they do. Then, the ‘barista’ tells me the price of this ‘grande’ (medium to the rest of the world), latte - with its not so special milk -

is £3.90. Hang on, let me just repeat this. THREE POUNDS, NINETY. Almost £4! Now, I drink coffee a lot. And don’t get me wrong, I am partial to a fancy pants, whirly twirly, coloured, unprounceable, instagrammable coffee like the best of us, BUT, this is not what a ‘grande’ soya latte is. It’s BASIC. So why are you charging me the same price as a taxi from where I live to my nearest train station? I’ll tell you why; because they can! Because I smiled as he said ‘that will be £3.90 please’ and paid it. Because I didn’t say a word, and instead just messaged Big Grumpy and moaned. To be clear, Starbucks isn’t the only coffee shop robbing people, but I am quite sure every time I go into this establishment the price is creeping up for no valid reason. AND, it seems I am penalised for my lactose intolerance allergy (an early gift from my Dad) by having to pay extra for soya milk. I’ll just also have a quick moan about people who don’t indicate while I am here. Yes I am a psychologist, but contrary to popular belief, I am not a mind-reader! You are a hazard on the road! Please note, both these moans are particularly relevant following my recent trip to visit Big Grumpy in Spain, since coffee is one euro at our local venta (Starbucks take note) and no-one ever indicates!

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Market PLACE

Here we have compiled all of the markets that take place around Mallorca:

Monday

Wednesday

Calvià, Caimari, Lloret de Vistalegre, Manacor and Montuïri.

Andratx, Capdepera, Felanitx, Petra, Port de Pollença, Santanyí, Selva, Sencelles, Sineu, Vilafranca de Bonany and Colònia de Sant Jordi.

Tuesday Alcúdia, Artà, Campanet, Porreresu and Santa Margalida.

Thursday Ariany, Campos, S´Arenal, Consell, Inca, Pòrtol, Sant Llorenç de

Aside from general markets around the island, there are also municipal markets in central Palma that sell fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, wine and other food to local residents. Santa Catalina Market is one of the most popular in Palma and attracts locals, restaurant owners and tourists in search of fresh produce, local wines or some lunch in one of the many tapas kiosks inside. On Saturdays the market is teeming with people as the famous, or perhaps infamous, ‘Tardeo’, begins here with hordes of Spanish locals beginning a daytime bar crawl from one of the restaurants near the market. In the Old Town of Palma you will find the Mercat Olivar which, similar to Santa Catalina Market, sells fresh produce and local delicacies. Visitors to this market can enjoy a glass of cava and some oysters at the cava bar inside and then pop to the Mercadona upstairs for your general shopping. Interestingly there is a restaurant inside that will cook anything that you buy in the market or Mercadona to order - definitely beats cooking yourself! Foodies looking for a market experience should head to the San Juan Gastronomic Market in S’Escorxador. This converted slaughterhouse offers open, communal dining with over 20 full time food stalls serving everything from tapas to Thai, ponchos to Peking duck. There are activities and events throughout the year to entertain the crowds and often live music is played at the weekend as people dine. Whatever it is you are looking for from a market, Mallorca really does have something for everyone. Be sure to visit a market inland for a true Mallorcan experience, sip cañas and dine your way through the Gastronomic Market at least once.

CELEBRITIES

Kirsty recharges battery THE TV presenter took her sons on a sightseeing and active tour around the Sierra de Grazalema area of Spain during a family holiday last week. Instagram shots of the 42-year-old show her having fun with her two boys, visiting the Arcos de la Frontera Cathedral and playing in the Grazalema lagoon. Kirsty is trying to keep active after revealing during an interview that she ‘hit rock bottom’ after a painful split with ex hus-

band, rugby player Paul Sampson. She turned to brother-inl a w, c o m e d i a n R u s s e l l B r a n d , t o o ff e r h e r g u i d ance to help her through the ‘grief, trauma and abandonment issues’ she suffered. Kirsty and former rugby player Paul Sampson, 42, parted ways in 2015 after five years of marriage and continue to raise their two children. “ I t ’s v e r y u p s e t t i n g , I feel like I was blaming myself for everything. I’m

sure Paul was doing the same. Because you have children in your care, it’s a horrible, horrible burden’” she explained.

With fresh produce, local handicrafts and plenty of delicious treats, markets in Mallorca should be top of the list of things to do for both residents and tourists alike. What better way to meet the locals, support local businesses, and integrate in a town than by buying straight from the source? Most of the markets take place between 9am and 3pm with Pollensa being the largest and the markets in Santa Maria, Inca and Sineu amongst the most popular.

Cardassar, Ses Salines, Sant Joan, Lloseta and Deià.

Costitx, Esporles (first Saturday of the month), Palma de Mallorca, Santanyí, Sóller, Santa Eugènia and Santa Margalida.

Friday Alaro, Algaida, Binissalem, Can Picafort, Llucmajor, Maria de la Salut, Pont d’Inca, Son Servera and Sa Cabaneta.

Saturday Búger, Bunyola, Cala Rajada, Campos,

Sunday Alcúdia, Consell, Felanitx, Llucmajor, Muro, Pollensa, Porto Cristo, Santa Maria del Camí, Valldemossa and Sa Pobla.

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Unheeded words

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

KING FELIPE’S speech following Cataluña’s unauthorised and illegal referendum on October 1 2018 wasn’t his best although his best are hardly stirring. His words sounded as though they were written by Mariano Rajoy’s speechwriters and, not surprisingly, they made no impression on the Catalan separatists Spain’s king had another shot at mediation recently during the royal family’s traditional Holaorientated summer photo call at the Marivent palace in Mallorca. Speaking off-the-cuff as the Infantas and their mother s m i l e d t o o r d e r, F e l i p e s e n t a clear message to Spain’s political parties. “The best thing is a solution for a government before calling more elections,” he replied in answer to a reporter’s question. For once he got it right, but nobody will heed him this time either. The Partido Popular and Ciu-

dadanos failed to perceive that Felipe could be referring to them while Pablo Iglesias won’t listen to anything a king has to say, anyway. A n d w h i l e P e d r o S a n c h e z ’s resoluteness is admirable, many socialist voters are starting to believe that acceding to P o d e m o s ’s w i l d e s t d e m a n d s would be preferable to the only other option open to him.

Dark days ahead

ON 24 June, 2016, Britons living in Spain already knew that Brexit would complicate their lives. That was before a hard Brexit was on the cards and now Boris Johnson is preparing to impose this on a country that doesn’t know what it is letting itself in for. Brussels knows what to expect and has been making the contin-

gency plans that are still being improvised in the UK. Spain has been doing its homework, too. Everyone knows what is going to happen on Halloween except the Brexiteers who believe that October 31 is a 2019 version of VE Day. How long before they realise that they’ve won their battle but lost a war?

Look on the bright side A POLL by Key Data for the pro-Podemos online publication, Publico, predicted that the PSOE and Unidas-Podemos would take 174 seats, two short of an overall majority, in a new election. This is unlikely as Pablo Iglesias’ popularity has plummeted since the failed Investiture and these results apply to an election tomorrow, not next November. Voters would be so weary of politics, politicians and promises by then that most would stay at home, especially if the weather were bad. But as always, the hard-core Right would turn out in force producing another hung parliament or, if Spain is to be truly unlucky, a PP-Cs-Vox coalition. Popularity has plummeted.

NICK HORNE’S Rich Pick Freelance correspondent, London, England SINCE 1950 at least, the International Motor Show has ruled the roost. Located in exhibition halls in major cities with easy access and lots of parking as well as good rail and then air connections. The International Motor Shows have been the shop window that attracted, enthralled and seduced the drivers of the world. At one time there seemed to be motor cities in each country. Places where motor shows were held and national champions were lionised. Each motor city led the cheering for their champions. Detroit USA is no longer the location of major automobile manufacture, there are many other locations across the American continent that lay claim to be a motor city. Though the music will forever be ‘Motown,’ the car companies have largely moved on. Times they are a changing. Changing times have infected the world of the International Motor Show too as through the summer events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed held between July 4 and 7 on the Goodwood estate have extended their appeal from an admittedly largish group of petrol heads to a much wider audience with 200,000 committed automobile enthusiasts gathering

Monterey Car Week sees the first public showing of the Bentley EXP 100 GT.

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Double standards THERE is a socialist government in Navarra because EHBildu abstained during the investiture vote, allowing the P S O E ’s M a r i a C h i v i t e t o b e come regional president. This allowed the Partido Popular, Ciudadanos and Vox to insist again that the PSOE consorts with terrorists. EH-Bildu was the political arm of the defunct terrorist organisation, ETA, but is the situation in Navarra worse than in Madrid, Murcia or Andalucia where Vox’s votes enabled PP-Cs governments? T h e r e ’s o n e s e t o f rules for the PSOE but another for the P P, C s a n d Vo x w h o believe that they’re the ones with the copyright.

Festivals or Motor Shows in the South Downs to see and hear hydrocarbon engines roar or electric motors whir spookily on the roads of one of the finest country estates of England. Not only, but to also see and hear jet suits fly and electric powered manned drones launch their campaign to join the Formula 1 circus in 2020. Vehicles of all shapes and sizes powered one way or another, collectively valued at almost £2 billion, captivated the public among the rolling hills of Sussex on the south coast of England. The ‘Festival of Speed’ saw the launch of 22 new models from 21 manufacturers, a further 26 recently launched cars which made their first dynamic appearances anywhere in the world. Putting the FOS on a par with the Geneva International Motor and Frankfurt International Motor Show. “At Goodwood

you can see it, sniff it and watch it go up the Hill,” said Mark Featherstone Goodwood’s sponsorship Director, “Our aim is to deliver a family friendly festival vibe with action packed activities and themed areas that provide a backdrop to world class cars and motor sports.” MINI celebrated its 60th birthday with a traditional sweet shop and a classic 1999 model personalised by none other than David Bowie and built a cobbled street in the middle of exhibition stands by other brands on the bleeding edge of technology. Volkswagen making headlines as it smashed a 20-year-old record for the fastest ever hill climb of the Goodwood Hill. The old record had been set by Nick Heidfeld in a McLaren-Mercedes Formula 1 car; VW’s former Le Mans winning driver broke the record at the wheel of the all-electric ID.R halo vehicle. A proclamation if one was yet needed of the arrival

of electric powered automobiles in the Big Time. Is this a trend that will see the demise of the International Motor Show? There is more than one straw in the wind that says an emphatic Yes; at least in Europe and the USA. This week another automobile festival begins; ‘Monterey Car Week & Concours d’Elegance,’ August 15 to 18 at Pebble Beach, California, USA. Positioned somewhat higher up the food chain than most car shows; Monterey Week could claim the title for Rich Pick Auto Salon except that the summer calendar of Motor Festivals is expanding with among others the ‘Salon Privé’ held at another English stately home Blenheim Palace from September 5 to 8, the challenge to the traditional Motor Show is clear. Where would you chose to enjoy looking over automobiles, motorcycles and even jetpacks? In a dreary city centre hall with dry ice blowers and a disco beat thumping or across the lawns of palaces with a glass of Champagne to hand? A question for the manufacturers as well as the enthusiast. Nick Horne, London, England

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www.euroweeklynews.com JUST because a property is on the smallish side doesn’t mean it can’t be a comfortable home. If space is tight there are a variety of tactics for maximising space, making a house or apartment feel bigger than it actually is. One way to make smart use of available space is multipurpose stuff. Instead of a coffee or a side table have a trunk or chest. Sit on a storage ottoman rather than a chair. You can put things on them, you can put things in them, and trunks, chests and ottomans make attractive and interesting interior features. Opt for single kitchen items with various potential uses rather than entire sets. Maybe you only use one or two pots and pans regularly, and have others that rarely, if ever, see the light of day. Foldable items can be handy if you don’t have much home space to play with. Chairs which

PROPERTY

Smart with space

tive boxes and baskets. A declutter of accumulated belongings will reduce the amount of things you need storage for of course. When it comes to pictures and ornaments, overdoing it in a diminutive home can make it feel cramped. Consider putting out just a selection of favourites or statement pieces and storing away the rest, then rotating them every so often so different items get a turn and rooms regularly get a fresh look. Doing away with internal doors which are never or rarely

MAXIMISE SPACE: Use multipurpose furniture. fold up are one example, sofabeds are another. You can also get foldable or pull-out tables which can be extended to their full size when needed. Don’t let space go to waste. Consider whether hanging

things off the back of doors would work. How about shelving above doors, or a bookshelf or other storage solution as a room divider. Thinking floor to ceiling is helpful when pondering storage.

Go for tall cupboards and shelving units which fill an entire wall all the way up to the top. Sliding doors require less space than the swing-out variety. Another efficient use of space is to store loose objects in attrac-

First impressions AN attention-grabbing first impression is vital to successfully marketing a property. These days home hunters invariably start their searches online. Think about how many listings they are likely to skim through on each property portal, and it becomes obvious that an eye-catching photo and interestpeaking caption are essential to get prospective buyers clicking on any particular one to find out more. The front page image might encapsulate the lifestyle buyers could enjoy if they put in an offer. If it’s a beachside apartment, then an image of sea views from an attractively set out terrace will have buyers picturing themselves sitting back and enjoying an al fresco glass of wine as they watch the sun go down. If it’s a renovated farmhouse with traditional features in a quiet country setting, then sell them the idea of relaxing in a cosy, characterfilled sitting room. To get an interested house hunter to click for further information, the next step is to sell them the idea of going to view the property. Research suggests as many as one in three buyers

will give less than five minutes of their time to checking out a property on the internet before deciding whether it’s worth a visit. So it is crucial that sellers give their property the edge. Yes, it’s great your home comes with an underground parking space, a separate laundry or a downstairs loo. But save those images for the end of the report. The description should wow. Listing how many bedrooms and bathrooms it has and the fact it has air-conditioning is not enough. The guiding marketing principle is to make a property stand out from the crowd. Think about what makes it different from all the others: what makes it special, what is its unique selling point. It could be its outstanding location just metres from the sea. It could be its huge roof terrace, complete with stylish chill-out zone. It could be the quirky nooks and crannies of a typical village house. A professional estate agent will be a dab hand at producing polished and effective property marketing reports. They will be able to recognise stand-out pho-

tos which best represent the property’s attractions. And they will choose the most appropriate order in which to group images online. Some estate agencies use professional photographers who know how to capture images to make properties look at their very best.

Property sector professionals can also advise sellers on how to stage a property in preparation for photos and show it off to its best advantage. First impressions absolutely do count. To make sure a property reaches the widest possible audience, investing in a professional marketing strategy is a no-brainer.

closed is another way of opening up a small property. Widening the doorway or entry into the room will create an even greater sense of space. Plenty of natural light can create an illusion an area is bigger. Leave blinds up and curtains open to let as much natural light as possible flow into rooms. If you want some privacy, thinner, pale-coloured curtains will give you that while still allowing sunlight to filter through and brighten up a room. The same illusion can be created by sticking to light, solid colours on walls. Mirrors are another way of tricking the eye into making rooms seem a bit bigger than they actually are.

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BARRY DUKE BRITAIN’S new Home Secretary Priti Patel wants criminals to ‘literally feel terror,’ and one way she plans to do this is to have zero tolerance towards drug users. Vowing to make the lamentable Tories a ‘party of police,’ rather than the party of clowns that it really is, the arch-Brexiteer and death penalty supporter recently declared: ‘Any form of drug use - you don’t turn a blind eye to it at all. It has a corrosive impact on people and communities.’ This signals a ramping up of the ‘war on drugs, a policy that has been shown in both the UK and America to have done nothing other than escalate levels of crime and lose taxpayers trillions in wasted revenues. Let’s look first at the US. In June, 1971, Richard Nixon fired the first salvos in a war on drugs. By 2010, the cost of that ‘war ’ had

Spare us your stupidity, Ms Patel!

PRITI PATEL: Plans to have zero tolerance towards drug users. soared to over $1 trillion! Now $51 billion is spent annually in the hopeless battle against illegal substances. The UK, meanwhile, is squandering £1.6 billion a year in pursuit of a strategy that has little or zero effect

on drug consumption. Patel’s declaration horrified me, as it did LBC radio presenter Maajid Nawaz. He pointed out that on a variety of toxicity scales, alcohol remained at the top, while cocaine and cannabis only

came in at fifth and eighth positions, respectively. So, if it’s public health that concerns Patel, logically she should imposing a ban on alcohol and tobacco, both of which are considerably more toxic than

cannabis and cause far more deaths. This, of course, won’t happen, because alcohol and smoking is too deeply ingrained in British culture. Like me, Nawaz was also outraged by her suggestion that judicial terrorism should be used against criminals. He predicted, that, were the police to terrorise suspects, as they once routinely did, the public would lose what little trust it has in them. I have first-hand experience of that sort of brutal policing. Back in the 1970s, after I had a bottle smashed over my head by one of a gang of homophobic thugs, a police officer in Tottenham, north London, said: ‘Well that’s the sort of thing that happens around here to

f****** poofters.’ And he then strip searched me, looking for drugs. Fortunately, a small packet of weed I’d had on me fell out my pocket when I was attacked. Patel’s words highlighted all that is wrong with British politicians, most of whom are too stubborn, too out-oftouch with public opinion or too stupid to realise that the only way to deal with the drug ‘problem’ is to decriminalise ALL illegal substances and subject them to regulation and taxation. At a stroke, drug gangs will be largely eliminated and tax revenues could be used to drag the NHS out of the hole it’s presently in. And there will be enough cash left over to tackle the desperate social problems that are destroying the fabric of British society. Other countries have shown that this is the only sensible way forward, but when last did you see political leaders in the UK, or America for that matter, exhibit anything other than gross ignorance and breathtaking incompetence?

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BMW is bringing the four-door coupe concept that has already enjoyed great success in higher vehicle classes into the premium compact segment, with the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, which will premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2019. Backed up by innovative control/ operation and connectivity technology, excellent everyday usability and exceptional dynamic capability. This show-stealing spin-off from the classical sedan format is underpinned by BMW’s front-wheel-drive architecture and shares an array of technological developments with the recently unveiled new BMW 1 Series. One feature of the new car’s technical armoury is the ARB (near-actuator wheel slip limitation). ARB uses a slip controller positioned directly in the engine control unit rather than in the control unit for the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system. Eliminating long signal paths means that information is relayed three times quicker, while the driver perceives wheel slip being brought under control up to 10 times faster. This innovative traction

by Nick Fletcher LARGE MPV models have great appeal for families who need space for children and lots of luggage, so day-to-day practicality and versatility are key factors - and so is price. Some of the larger MPVs can cost well over €30,000 but for buyers on a budget, the Opel Combo Life is a smart alternative. Made by Opel and Vauxhall - both now part of the giant French PSA Group the Combo Life can seat seven on three rows of seats and still have substantial load space in the boot, with prices starting at €22,485 (£20,135). It has to be said that the Combo Life isn’t the most stylish in the class - it was designed as a van rather than specifically as an MPV - but it more than atones with its value for money and its surprisingly pleasant driving dynamics. There are petrol and diesel engines, manual and auto gearboxes and the option of five or seven seats. My test version was a seven-seat mod-

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Opel Combo Life OPEL COMBO LIFE: A smart alternative. el with a perky and economical 1.2 litre 110 hp turbopetrol unit and sixspeed manual gears. With all seats in use, there is still a substantial 806 litres of load space and with all seats folded down, there is an amazing 2,693 litres! In Energy XL trim, this version is €26,031 (£22,310) and highlights include touch-screen infotainment system with digital radio, Bluetooth, audio streaming, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and mobile phone portal, front and rear parking sensors, and auto lights and wipers. You also get very versatile seating - they can slide, fold flat and the rear two are

Facts at a glance Model: Opel Combo Life Energy XL Engine: 1.2 litre turbo-petrol Transmission: 6-speed manual Performance: 0-100 kph 12 seconds, top speed 175 kph (109 mph) Economy: 15 kpl (42.4 mpg) Emissions: 125 g/km

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Alejandra Salazar and Ariana Sánchez won the final of the Mijas Open World Padel Tour tournament in La Cala de Mijas (Malaga). The World Number Two ranked team beat Paula Josemaría Ana Catarina Nogueira 6-3, 6-4.

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MotoGP thriller in Austria By Dilip Kuner MARC MARQUEZ may have been setting records recently, but Ducati have sent a reminder that they too are proud of their past. Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) took a thrilling last corner win in Austria to keep up their 100 per cent success rate at the Red Bull Ring. He passed Marquez (Repsol Honda team) to sweep to victory in a race that could not have been closer as the two MotoGP greats treated the crowds to a sensational race at the myWorld Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich. New kid on the block Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Yamaha SRT) took third in a breathless race that saw Britain’s Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda Castrol) crash out of contention early on. He hit the back of Tito Rabat’s Reale Avinita Racing Ducati on turn

three of lap two after the Spaniard had to take avoiding action to avoid Pol Espargaro’s (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) bike. Marquez on pole and Dovizioso made superb starts and reached turn one in first and second. There was nothing to choose between the two, neither willing to give an inch. But they were perhaps too intent on their own race at this stage and mistakes into turn three allowed Quartararo to take the lead, with Jack Miller (Pramac Racing) and Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Alex Rins getting by Marquez and Dovizioso on the exit. Dovi then got by Marquez into turn four on the opening lap as the polesitter was demoted to P5. Meanwhile, Quartararo was getting the hammer down as the rookie took a 0.5 lead into lap two. However, Dovizioso and Marquez have too much talent to stay down the

field, and they both started to recover from their opening lap. Dovi was shortly back up to second, with Miller in third holding off Marquez. Just behind was the fast-starting Valentino Rossi (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), having climbed to fifth from P10. Marquez soon got past Miller, then Dovi and Marquez blasted past Quartararo on lap seven. They gradually pulled out a lead, but there was nothing between the two. Marquez got past Dovi with three laps to go, but could not pull clear. It was nip and tuck until the final corner when Dovi reclaimed first place and took the chequered flag. Dovi said: “This victory was really important for me. At the end of the race I had good grip on the tyre and this allowed me to attempt that incredible overtaking at the final corner.”

LAST CORNER: Dovizioso (number four) got past Marquez on the last corner.

Mas for Movistar MALLORCAN cyclist Enric Mas has signed with the Movistar Team for three seasons. Mas, 24, who competed in this year’s Tour de France for the first time, comes from the Belgian team Deceuninck-Quick Step. The Spaniard excelled in the French competition, where he held the white jersey as leader of the Youth classification for a while,

finally finishing third in the category. A native of Artá, Mas finished second in the Vuelta a España in 2018, which is the greatest achievement of his career to date, where he also won one of the stages. Mas trained in the ranks of the Contador Foundation until 2015 when he moved to the Deceuninck-Quick Step.

WINS AGAIN: Iballa Moreno won for the fourth year running.

Windy in Tenerife SPANIARD Iballa Moreno has taken the women’s title at the Tenerife PWA World Cup wind surfing championships. Her consistent performances saw her lift the trophy for the fourth consecutive year. Justyna Sniady proved that her first podium in Gran Canaria last month was a sign of things to come as the Pole

grabbed another podium position. Sniady got the better of Sarah-Quita Offringa for the second time this season as she defeated the Aruban in the semifinals. Sniady couldn’t find the jump she needed in the final to rival Iballa, but two second placed finishes in a row means

she is leading the world tour series. In the men’s competition, Australian Jaeger Stone beat world champion Victor Fernandez to become the first sailor, other than Fernandez or Philip Köster to win the Tenerife PWA World Cup since 2011. It was also his first win on the world tour.

SIGNED UP: Enric Mas has joined the Movistar team.