Euro Weekly News - Mallorca 12 - 18 December 2019 Issue 1797

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AFTER experiencing first-hand the devastating effects of domestic abuse, Mallorca resident Tina Arvidssoon strived to help women and children who were subject to gender-based violence.

Having lived on the island for over six years, Tina, together with her colleague Anette from Mallorca Event Group, wanted to give something back to the community that would make a positive change to the lives of the most vulnerable individuals.

She learnt over the years that those who were in a position to help, simply turned their heads and the problem has only continued to grow.

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ABUSE: There were 3,497 cases of gender-violence reported in Palma last year. for refuges that would provide victims with a safe and comfortable home. She asked everyone

she knew for a name of an emergency shelter, but no one could give her any real answer.

This only made Tina more determined as she wondered how abused women must feel when

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PRAISE: Alberto Encinas thanked the Guardia Civil for their dedication in finding his daughter.

AN eight-year long nightmare ended for Alberto Encinas as he was reunited with his beloved daughter who he had not seen since she was three-years-old.

The young girl was found by police in Poland last week after an arrest warrant was issued to find her mother who was wanted for kidnapping.

The girl has now arrived safely home, surrounded by her relatives who had longed for her return for so many years.

Alongside his family, Alberto visited the Guardia Civil Palma headquarters to thank officers for their dedication to the investigation.

they have nowhere to go.

Thankfully, Tina came across SI-Mallorca, a foundation which helps over 800 people who desperately need help.

With her support, the foundation plans to rent a house where abused women can stay with their children for free until they get back on their feet.

Speaking to Tina she explained that in the case of abused women “an instant decision must be made to leave a volatile relationship, and if they don’t have anywhere to go, they simply will stay.” Matters are amplified when there are children involved, with mothers feeling completely helpless, trapped and alone.

The cases of gender-violence are alarming in Mallorca, where just in Palma there were 3,497 cases reported in 2018. The Department of Comprehensive Attention to Gender Violence also revealed that the Balearic Islands leads the ranking of women who are abused in Spain.

For this reason, Tina has thrown her support behind SIMallorca through organising lunches to raise money for the organisation. She said: “most of the time you give money but don’t know where it goes, but in this case you will see a result.”

This Sunday there will be a charity lunch hosted at Il Paradiso. Those interested in supporting this worthy cause should contact Tina at mallor ca.eventgroup@gmail.com.

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THE mayor of Manac o r, M i q u e l O l i v e r, has responded to the harsh criticism that Rafael Nadal laid bare in his open letter to residents in the municipality.

Last week, the international sp o r t i n g st a r an d much-loved hero of Manacor, responded to an interview th a t Ol i v e r g a v e in November where he said the Rafa Nadal Academy had not paid its rates or rubbish tax.

Obviously alarmed by the accusations, Nadal itemised payments for 2017 and 2018 in his l e t t e r a n d sa i d th e claims were “malicious as he could easily prove that they were not true.”

However, Oliver insists that he has never attacked Nadal as a person or an athlete and that “he deserves all my respect and admiration.”

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RESPONSE: Miquel Oliver, the mayor of Manacor.

confusing the affairs because “if the academy is at-

tacked, he feels as if he is also being attacked and this

couldn’t be further from the truth.”

Oliver, a member of MesEsquerra, says that throughout the years his party has consistently denounced the building of the academy because it was facilitated by a law that was “custom made” by the gove rnme nt. This law allowed there to be an extension of the centre and a conversion of a residence into a hotel.

He stressed that he has never spoken about Nadal personally and only about an issue that the athlete is closely connected with.

H e s ta te d: “ W ha t I a m critical of is an urban planning law that was used to permit the building of the academy,” adding “I have always been against this, so things should not be confused.” He also said that no othe r pe rs on w ould ha ve been able to get away with it, alluding to Nadal’s money and privilege.

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Warring words SPECIES: The Mallorcan midwife toad has always lived comfortably in the Serra de Tramuntana.

Endemic species ON Tuesday, December 10, the Barcelona Zoo released 88 ‘ferrerets,’ an endangered toad native to Mallorca, into the Serra de Tramuntana.

The zoo reports that with this reintroduction, the third in the last three years, a total of 220 ferrerets have been returned to their natural habitat since herpetologists and conservationists began to breed the species.

Also known as the Mallorcan midwife toad, in 1982 the amphibian entered the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. In 1991, a conservation plan was drafted in order to carry out measures to ensure its survival. Through this, the zoo and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries of the Balearic Government signed an agreement to promote the reproduction of the endemic species.

Ferrerets were discovered in fossil state in 1977 and have lived comfortably in the mountain rivers of the Serra de Tramuntana. In fact, this is the only place the species have ever survived. They are very sensitive amphibians which react to even the smallest changes in their habitat. As one of the world’s smallest toads they also have limited defence mechanisms to protect themselves from predators.

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RESIDENTS can enjoy a wide range of Christmas markets where alluring scents, flavours and sensations fill the island with a joyous festive spirit.

There are a total of 220 stalls in Plaza Mayor, Las Ramblas, Via Roma, Plaza de España and Plaça de Cort in Palma, as well as glamorous offerings in Puerto Portals and Port Adriano.

Almond fair THIS Sunday, December 15, the Almond Milk Fair will be hosted in Marratxi from 9.30am. Featuring tastings, a traditional market selling festive gifts and artisanal products, there will also be fun activities for children.

The event pays homage to Mallorcan almonds renowned for their quality across the world.

Mile high LAST week, the ‘Llums per la Libertat Group’ climbed to the top of Son Nasi sa Gubia in Bunyola to protest against mass corruption in Spain. Holding banners on their ascent, the climbers read a manifesto when they reached the top of the mountain which honoured all those who have fought against repression from the state.

Flu influx THE Balearic Health Service will add 128 new hospital beds and hire 140 extra staff in hospitals to cope with an influx of flu patients, with 74 beds and 80 new staff for Son Espases Hospital and 54 new beds and 60 new staff for Son Llatzer Hospital.

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THE National Traffic Directorate has published provisional instructions for the use of personal mobility scooters where users will be subject to fines. Some of the rules that are listed include drivers being subject to alcohol and drugs tests, phones and headphones to be prohibited whilst driving and vehicles to not be used in pedestrianised areas.

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THE Department of Social Affairs is launching a new system aimed at simplifying the assessment process by streamlining waiting lists. The new initiative plans to be operational in six months, where an Assessment & Advice Body for Disability and Dependence will be formed through hiring a doctor, psychologist and social worker.

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PARADE: Lesaka in Navarra celebrates the Olentzero on December 24.

A CHRISTMAS LEGEND Olentzero is a popular character in northern Spain who, according to Christmas traditions, visits towns and villages late at night on December 24 to leave presents for the children.

LEGEND has it that Olentzero was abandoned as a new born in the woods, where he was rescued by a fairy who bestowed on him the gifts of strength and kindness.

With the fairy’s help, he turned into a strong man who lived in the mountains and worked as a c h a r c o a l b u r n e r. H e w a s a k i n d man, who carved wooden toys for the village children, which he

would take down to them in a coal sack. It is believed that he died as he was saving children from a burning house. But, upon seeing this, the fairy granted him eternal life so he could continue bringing joy.

Darker versions of the tradition depict Olentzero as a drunkard who lives hidden away in the forest and who only comes out dur-

ing Christmas to leave presents.

In many villages, parents would warn their children that Olentzero would climb down the chimney and cut their throats with a sickle if they didn’t go to bed.

In northern towns in Navarra a n d t h e B a s q u e C o u n t r y, p e o p l e dress up as Olentzero and make intricate floats that participate in festive parades on November 24.

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Pedigree flock Breach of trust THE Mediterranean Wildlife Foundation (FVSM) has announced that 50 per cent of its sheep are pure bred Mallorcan variety.

Founded in Mallorca in 2002, the foundation aims to conserve biodiversity and rural traditions in the Balearic Islands through scientific studies, environmental education, responsible ecotourism and Land Stewardship. In 2012, the FVSM was donated the Ariant Estate, a farm of approximately 1,000 hectares located in the Serra de Tramuntana. Since then, its multidisciplinary team has focused its efforts on optimising its work through ecology.

The sheep that were originally at Ariant were a mixture of the Ile de France and White Mallorcan Mountain variety. One of the foundation’s first initiatives was to carry out selective breeding to attain purebreds, which would be better adapted to the climate and orography of the farm. Through this, a greater environmental balance has been achieved.

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IN response to the increasing number of robberies and scams taking place across Capdepera, its city council has taken matters into its own hands.

In collaboration with the Local Police, the council has organised several meetings with elderly residents - the most vulnerable and targeted group. In aim of reassuring the community that the issues are a top priority for the police, officers discussed guidelines on how to deal and respond to a crime.

Each attendee was given the contact numbers of the Local and National Police, who they stated can be notified at any time if any resident suspects that they may be a victim of theft or a fraudulent activity. They were also reminded to not give out personal information to anyone in person or over the phone and to not let people inside their home if they do not know them.

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ROYAL TREASURES AFTER more than 90 years in dispute with Madrid, valuable objects belonging to the Kings of Mallorca will be returned to the island.

In 1932, politician Emili Darder urged the artefacts, once possessed by monarchs such as King Martí and King James, be brought back to Mallorca from the Royal Armoury in the Spanish capital. Darder wanted the relics to be exhibited in a Museum of Ancient Art destined to be built at Bellver Castle. The campaign was firmly backed by José Tomás Rentería who was the mayor of Palma in 1933 and would offer “Mallorcan’s an important insight

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ARTEFACTS: A replica of the golden headpiece worn by King Martí. into their history.”

However, the petition was denied on the grounds that ‘if granted, the histori-

cal wealth that is gathered in the Armoury of the National Palace would be dismembered considerably.’

The council did not give up the fight, presenting different options including a proposal for a temporary display at La Almudaina.

In April of this year, Palma mayor Antoni Noguera contacted the National Heritage Administration Council and asked again for the treasures to be returned, and it has now been confirmed that a number have made their way home.

Of the many emblematic pieces, the headpiece of King Martí will be exhibited at the Festa de l’Estendard in Palma on December 27.

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ARREST: The National Police took the woman to court, but within a few hours she was released.

Computer says no A COMPUTER error at a court in Palma has resulted in a woman convicted of kidnapping and murder being able to walk the streets.

Last week, specialist officers from the National Police arrested the 40-year-old Romanian woman after a warrant was issued by her native country. The woman was sentenced to 17 years in 2006 for the kidnap and murder of a man, however before she was jailed, she fled from the country using a fake passport.

After her arrest in Palma, the woman was detained in custody where she appeared in court the next day. Howev-

er, when the judge searched on the computer database, they could not find her detention order.

Making matters worse, when the judge attempted to call Central Court Number 5, who were in charge of the case, no one answered the phone. The judge then took the decision to release the woman hours later.

Upon hearing the news, the National Court were alarmed at the worrying mistake as according to Spanish law, it is prohibited to detain an individual twice for the same crime and there is no indication that the woman will be arrested again.

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RESCUE: The operation was carried out by the Mountain Rescue Group and fire brigade.

A RESCUE operation was launched after a woman became injured whilst canyoning on the Solleric torrent in Alaro.

After the emergency services were alerted to the incident last weekend (December 8), members of the Guardia Civil travelled on a helicopter with mountain rescue specialists to the scene, who were then met by the fire brigade.

A 54-year-old woman was found in a state of shock at the scene, where it is reported that she broke her ankle after attempting to descend down the gushing canyon.

She was then airlifted to Son Espases hospital where she was treated for her injuries.

Throughout this year, the Mountain Rescue Group have carried out a total of 122 rescues across the Balearics, of which 60 per cent have used a helicopter.

For those who want to explore remote and spectacular scenery which may not be accessible on foot, it is advisable to use a trained guide or organised group.

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AN agreement has been made between Esporles City Council and the Ermassets Mountain Club which will see an all-terrain bicycle circuit (MTB) developed in the municipality.

The circuit will be located in a council owned plot of land on Carrer Beata in Vilanova, where the club will be responsible for its installation and the management of its cycling activities. In addition, Ermass e t s w i l l b e i n c h a rg e o f obtaining the correct permits and insurance for the new track.

As indicated by the council, the lease will run for a period of four years under the strict instructions that the circuit cannot be used for commercial purposes. In addition, under the agreement, the council reserves the right to carry out other activities on the land.

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CYCLE HAVEN FESTIVITIES: Palma City Council has organised over 100 festive events.

NEW CIRCUIT: Esporles has become a favourite choice for mountain biking.

Mountain biking has bec o me s y n o n y mo u s with Mallorca in recent years, with Esporles offering the perfect conditions for cy-

c ling tha nks to its va rie d terrain. Established in 2007, Ermassets is renowned in the region for its wide offer of sporting activities, where

their objective is to promote and develop mountain bike activities in collaboration with the Balearic Mountain Climbing Federation.

Tis’ the season PALMA City Council has organised an extensive programme of activities over the festive season in the aim of energising the capital and boosting local trade.

As dazzling lights illuminate the streets and the city’s thriving Christmas markets get in full swing, there will also be over 100 different activities and events for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Under the campaign ‘Palma, the centre of fun,’ children can delight in numerous attractions installed in over a dozen public spaces across the city. The Christmas train is also well recommended for those who want to soak up the festive spirit, and will stop at various points offering bouncy castles, Ferris wheels, ice skating, games and so much more. Running until January 7, the train leaves from Plaza de la Reina every 25 minutes from 5pm to 9pm.

There will also be several nativity scenes on display, carol concerts, dance performances, workshops, storytelling and film screenings.

For a full schedule of events, a booklet can be collected from municipal offices or by visiting http://www.palma.cat/.

Parking wars RESIDENTS have launched a campaign to demand that Palma City Council builds a car park at Pere Garau market before they pedestrianise Carrer Nuredduna.

Paquita Bonnín, who works at the market and is behind the initiative, explained that the group are not against making the street vehicle-free, but that parking will boost trade and push residents to shop more frequently. The council is currently planning the pedestrianisation project, which will see the loss of some 500 spaces once the work is complete.

However, in Bonnín’s view, the move will signify the end of Pere Garau, as a lack of places for customers to park plays a big impact on trade.

Bonnín also states that those who work at the market are angry that the council made the decision to pedestrianise the street without asking for their input - something that they promised to do.

Bonnín urges residents to sign their petition which will be made available at the market until January of next year when it will then be presented to the council.

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Spanish Life Sponsored by Golden Leaves For more information about the sponsors go to www.goldenleavesinternational.com INVITATION: Chef Maria Solivellas took part in the Climate Summit in Madrid.

TASTE OF CHANGE THE renowned Mallorcan chef, Maria Solivellas, was invited by the Ministry of Ecology to take part in the Climate Summit in Madrid.

Joined by professionals from across the country, the chef, who is best known for leading the kitchen at Ca na Toneta, joined a round table which discussed the revolution of the

food system. Paying special attention to sustainable development in gastronomy, Solivellas spoke about her experience in ecology over the last 18 years and the importance of local and seasonal produce in the industry.

Solivellas emphasised that in environmental activism it is important “to respect and question ecology through a more hu-

manistic approach” where small details generate positive changes for the sustainability of food.

Held between December 2 and 13, the United Nations’ Climate Change Summit is designed to take crucial steps to strengthen the guidelines of the Paris Agreement which addresses the global climate emergency.

Changing your UK driving licence for a Spanish one IN the event that Brexit occurs on or before January 31, then those considered residents in Spain will need to have taken action with regards to their UK driving licences.

There is something of a double edged sword in as much as if you have been living and working here for some time, you will be considered a resident even if you haven’t registered with your local council.

In order to swap your British driving licence for a Spanish one without taking a test, you have to show that you are registered officially as a resident.

Some DGT offices require that you make an appointment and others will accept people just turning up if they are not busy.

You need to check in advance to see whether you need to take a medical or not as in some cases they are being requested although in other centres they are not required.

Yo u n e e d t o t a k e w i t h y o u your current licence (card only), two photographs (which are smaller than UK passport size), y o u r N I E n u m b e r, y o u r e m padronamiento and residency papers and a copy of your passport.

Yo u w i l l t h e n c o m p l e t e a form that is available at the centre and as many don’t accept cash, take a credit or debit card to pay the €28.30 exchange fee.

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mally have to surrender your UK licence, but you will receive a copy of the document you completed showing that you have made the application and have paid the fee which you can show to the police if stopped.

It takes about a month for the new Spanish licence to be ready and it is then that you will have to surrender your British licence.

In theory, there is supposed to be a nine-month grace period following Brexit during which time you can continue to use a British photo licence whilst driving in Spain, but by the time that Brexit occurs, the regulation may have changed.

Equally, if you don’t want to commit at this time, it should be possible to obtain an international driving licence valid for Spain from the DVLC in the UK but as a resident, that would only be good for six months.

Failing all of this, if you don’t make the exchange before Brexit then you will eventually have to take a Spanish driving test including the written section.

Should you return to the UK for a short period of time, it is perfectly acceptable to drive with a Spanish licence or if you r e t u r n p e r m a n e n t l y, t h e n y o u can exchange for a British licence without taking another test (but a wise precaution would be to keep a copy of the surrendered UK licence).

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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The perfect Nordic Christmas EVERYONE dreams of a beautiful picture-postcard, white Christmas. For most Scandanavians, this is a reality and as a nation, they totally embrace everything festive.

After a long, dark and gloomy winter, with less than five hours of daylight at the height of the season, Christmas marks a joyful transition in the Nordic region, as the darkness is slowly replaced by light.

Christmas in the Nordics is still referred to by its pagan name: Jul in Norway, Sweden and in Denmark, Jol in Iceland and Joulu in Finland.

In most of these countries, the weekslong festivities officially kick off with the celebration of St Lucia Day on December 13, in honour of a fourth century martyr from Syracuse.

Children traditionally dress up in white, wearing head wreaths and carrying candles, singing angelic hymns.

At the heart of the beautiful ceremony is the Lucia bride, a young woman adorned with a crown of candles embedded in lingonberry branches.

While it derives from the Lutheran Church, the celebration coincides with the Winter Solstice of the old Julian pagan calendar and now symbolises the

PICTURESQUE: A Norwegian village. return of the light and new life of winter.

In Iceland, the celebrations being even earlier, on the first Advent Sunday, with the decades-old lighting of the Oslo Christmas tree.

The seasonal focus in Denmark is on hygge which roughly describes a feeling of ‘winter cosy.’

Homes, streets and squares are dominated by decorated trees, twinkling lights, candles, ad garland - in fact anything to create a warm atmosphere.

The Nordics normally have two weeks off from work - from December 24 to January 6 (the day of the Epiphany or Day of the Three Kings.

January 6 is celebrated across the Christian world as the time when the three Magi came bearing gifts to visit baby Jesus, but in the Nordics, it marks the end of Christmas celebrations.

In almost every Nordic culture, a mythical creature begins visiting the homes of children 12 days before Christmas. Excited youngsters put slippers on a window ledge in the hope

they will be left gifts of toys, sweets or cookies.

The good-humoured but mischievious gnome - known as Nisse in Denmark, Norway and Sweden - is rumoured to have a long white beard and a pointed red knitted hat.

Meanwhile, in Iceland children await the annual arrival of the 13 Yule Lads similar to the seven dwarfs, they have their own strange but endearing traits.

However, Icelandic youngsters do not count down the days to the appearance of Gryla, a two-horned mountain

ogress with a face covered in warts who, according to folklore, seeks out and cooks naughty children.

The Nordics have many unusual festive traditions, and one Finnish example is the special Christmas Sauna joulusauna - on December 24.

A cup of porridge or another treat is brought back to the sauna as an offering for saunatonttu, the sauna elf that is believed to protect the sauna and its visitors from fire and harmful smoke.

Christmas Eve dinner is then prepared.

Depending on which part of the region they are from, families tend to serve ribbe pork belly (Norway), pork roast or roasted goose and spicy red cabbage (Denmark), Christmas ham and pickled herring in mustard and sour cream (Sweden), grouse with berries in (Iceland), and roast ham with pork feet and ear jelly (Finland).

But one thing that unites the whole Nordic region is glögg - its own version of mulled wine - which is often made with cardamom, clove and cinnamon, laced with any strong alcohol to hand.

It’s drunk through December to stave off evil spirits running amok in winter and to help fight the freezing cold temperatures.

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Twenty years of News in Spain for British expats

In recognition of the fact Euro Weekly News is the best free expat newspaper in Spain, we were exclusively selected by the Spanish press for an insight into the publication which keeps its readers informed of issues that matter - most recently the challenges of Brexit.

RENOWNED Spanish media company EFE, interviewed Steven and Michel Euesden, owners of Euro Weekly News.

EFE looked to gain some insight into the Euesden family and their successful company.

The business owners spoke about 20 years of publishing Spanish news for expats and the new challenges that have arisen with Brexit.

Steven and Michel Euesden arrived in Spain in 1995 with a dream and a Suzuki Vitara loaded to the brim. Nowadays, they run the largest free press group for British expats in Spain and know the business like nobody else. The main office of the news group is located on the Costa del Sol, specifically on Avda Ramon y Cajal in the centre of Fuengirola.

Will I lose the right to Spanish healthcare? Will I have to change my passport? What will happen to my house on the coast? These are all questions that worry the 249,015 Britons living in Spain after the 2016 referendum.

The Euesdens, owners of Euro Weekly News, try to answer these burning ‘Brexit’ questions for their readers every week.

The communication group distributes 136,000 copies through six editions that are distributed in the southeast of the peninsula and the Balearic Islands. Steven, who is also the head of Sales, explained to EFE the immediate response to Brexit seen by Euro Weekly. “When UK’s exit from the EU was announced, emails full of questions began flooding into all of the newspaper’s offices.”

When Steven and Michel first moved to Spain, it took them almost a week to reach Mojacar in Almeria. Coming from a small town in England, they were ready to start a new life; an experience that they share with so many other Britons who have business interests in

OWNERS: Steven and Michel Euesden and the EWN team (above). different sectors.

Of all the British residents in Spain who are of working age (138,000 according to Spain’s National Institute of Statistics), 71,807 are working and affiliated to the Social Security.

From the company’s headquarters in

Fuengirola, Steven Euesden shares a sense of feeling forgotten with his fellow compatriots. He feels that expats have not had a chance to be part of the Brexit process.

In total, British expats in Spain account for almost a quarter million peo-

ple, of which 126,013 are men and 123,002 are women. Mostly, they are over 45, but there are also 17,770 children under 15 who call Spain their home.

Supporters of remaining in the EU Steven is convinced that the outcome of the Brexit referendum would have been very different if the opinion of British residents in Spain and the rest of the EU had been taken into account. He highlighted that in the UK, many citizens also voted LEAVE as a protest, convinced that the initiative would never actually go ahead.

According to Steven Euesden, misinformation is another factor that can explain Brexit. He insists this is the reason why his media company strives to keep the British in Spain informed and he is convinced that if a second referendum were held, the balance would most likely tip towards REMAIN. Euro Weekly News is headquartered in Fuengirola, which alongside Alicante, is the province where most British people reside. The Valencian Community is home to 78,422 Britons, mainly living in Alicante. A further 76,870 Britons reside in Andalucia, mostly in Malaga and along the Costa del Sol. What about my doctor?

British people living in Spain are now very concerned about losing their access to Spanish health care, especially as a lot of residents are older and use the healthcare system frequently and many also consider it to be one of the best services in Europe.

It may sound like a cliché, but according to Steven Euesden, what the British value most in Spain is the weather, followed by culture and gastronomy.

He also added that although a good number of Britons live in close commu-

nities, with fellow expats and maintaining British customs and routines, another important percentage of Britons enjoys and loves participating in local customs.

These are some of the reasons why Euro Weekly publications devote a very important part of their space to local news and practical information for the British community.

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Property is another of this collective’s main concerns. Despite the uncertainty of Brexit, according to data from the Registrar’s Association, the British bought 2,193 homes in Spain in the first quarter of 2019, 1.6 per cent more than in the previous year.

The figures consolidate the British as the foreigners who buy the highest number of homes In Spain, especially in Valencia, Andalucia, Murcia and the Canary Islands. Of the 66,294 houses that were bought in Spain by foreigners in 2018, 15.54 per cent were acquired by UK citizens.

They are unsure of what to do next, Benjamin George told EFE. As a little boy, he arrived 24 years ago in Spain, clutching his Game Boy and teddy bear in the back seat of his parent’s Suzuki.

He now runs the social media side of the publishing group that employs 120 people.

He believes that a big part of LEAVE supports now regret their decision, a decision that most took over issues such as immigration or the decreasing value of the pound.

Benjamin George defines himself as a ‘guiriluz.’ The mix between ‘guiri,’ the word Spaniards use to refer to foreigners and ‘Andaluz,’ a person from Andalucia. He encourages older Britons who are scared and want to return to the UK, to stay in Spain.

He added: “Spain has a lot to offer and we are very grateful for everything it has given us.”

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EXPANSION: Simó Ballester Primary School will connect to the Sementals building.

Education matters THE Ministry of Education has announced its commitment to educational improvements in Manacor in 2020. This will see €3.2 million spent on renovations across the municipality, where seven primar y schools and one secondary school have been earmarked for the work.

One of the most anticipate d p ro je c ts co n c e rn s the S imó B alle s te r P rimary School, which will be expanded by closing Carrer de Lepant and connecting it to the Sementals building at a cost of €1,780,000.

Sa Torre School will also be drastically reformed at a cost of €840,000 and a further €230,000 will be spent o n ren o v atin g th e b a th-

rooms at the Mossèn Alcover Institute. In addition, the Porto C ris to Ins titute , M e s tre Pe re G a ra u a nd Mitjà de Mar School will also see vast improvements made.

The Department of Education has already finalised its plans and is expected to apply for a construction lic e nc e la te r this month to start the work next year.

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A special homage ORIHUELA honoured the Guardia Civil on a very significant year for the force, as officers celebrate 175 years of service. An impressive commemorative act was prepared with more than 100 officers taking part to mark the 175th anniversary of the Guardia Civil.

At the Principe of Asturias roundabout, an impressive monument was inaugurated in their honour. The act was chaired by the Lieutenant General and Chief of Operations, Fernando Santafé Soler, who announced the Guardia Civil would redouble their efforts in the fight against crime to ensure citizens’ safety and security. Also present was Brigadier General in charge of Valencia, José Hermida and the mayor of Orihuela, Emilio Bascuñana.

During the event, the admirable bravery of the Guardia Civil during the September floods was also highlighted and the mayor expressed Orihuela’s appreciation for the Guardia Civil.

Excellent implants

CARDIO-STIMULATION DEVICES: 10,000 pacemakers have been implanted.

THE Cardiovascular Surgery service of the Regional University Hospital of Malaga, belonging to the Heart Unit, has obtained a certificate of excellence for its practice of implantation of pacemakers granted by the Spanish Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

Each year, more than 250 cardio-stimulation devices are implanted in this centre and this year they celebrated a total of 10,000 pacemakers implanted since 1975.

The head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Fernando Calleja, has stated that this distinction means “recognising the maximum level of capacity both to implant pacemakers and to address the problems that may arise from implants.” And added, “Only the teams formed by cardio-surgeons have the capacity and infrastructure necessary to solve the most serious problems that can occur after an implant.”

TRIBUTE: The Guardia Civil celebrates 175 years.

AXARQUIA

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PREVENTION OF ILLEGAL ACTS: Guards detect fires several times a week.

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ALMERIA

Success of PAWSPATAS fundraising

THE PAWS-PATAS animal charity annual Christmas Fayre was a resounding success.

The event venue, the Plaza Estrella del Cantal in Mojacar, was packed all morning.

There was an amazing array of items on sale, including hand-made jewellery, ornaments, garments, cards and toys, as well as a raffle offering great prizes. Music was provided by the Sue Moretta Choir, who performed a selection of contemporary and Christmas songs.

Monies raised from the donated entry fee, raffle and stall holders totalled €2,137. From this amount, €370 raised by the cat team will go towards their neutering campaign. The remainder will go towards building the much needed quarantine unit at the PAWS-PATAS shelter.

On Saturday December 14, Iceland (Overseas) stores throughout Spain are raising money for various charities. The Vera branch has chosen PAWS-PATAS. There will be helpers all day packing the customers’ bags of Christmas goody provisions, plus a tombola and lots of information about the animal charity.

PAWS-PATAS is always in need of extra voluntary help, either in one of the charity’s four outlets or caring for the animals, fostering or helping with administration and fundraising.

See the website: www.paws-patas.org or email paws-patas.org.

MALLORCA

Most beautiful

Gandia guards THE Rural Surveillance service of Gandia will step up its work in order to prevent fires, thefts and dumping of illegal waste in the sea and beach of l’Auir and in nearby mountainous areas.

Local officers will pay special attention to the urban areas of Marxuquera, where there are several private urbanisations, all with the purpose of carrying out prevention work on forest fires.

The field and mountain guards will not enter residential areas, but will closely monitor the entire perimeter, as indicated by the mayor of Responsible Management of the Territory of Gandia, Alícia Izquierdo. The councillor explained that the Rural Surveillance team has prepared a report to maximise work times and “be able to reach more places” over different shifts.

Izquierdo explained that this team consists of four officers, who patrol by car and motorcycles through different areas of the city. “The group is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and handles dozens of cases a week.”

NATIONAL

GENEROUS: The Food Bank thanked volunteers and shoppers.

CREDIT: Ayuntamiento Almuñecar

Generous donations ALMUÑECAR got stuck into the collection for the Food Bank and managed to raise over 10 tonnes of food. The municipality once again proved its solidarity as residents selflessly helped the neediest. The food collection campaign was organised by the Food Bank in the city’s main supermarkets. Between shoppers at Mercadona, Lidl and Día, they amassed an amazing total of 10,159 kilograms.

Coordinator of the campaign, Antonio Rodríguez indicated the amounts collected in each supermarket. In Mercadona at Mercado de San Cristóbal, 5,568 kilos were donated to the Food Bank. In Lidl shoppers gave 3,102 kilos and in Día an extra 1,489 kilograms. Rodríguez highlighted what a fantastic achievement this was, as the food was mainly collected over the course of one day. He said the bad weather and heavy rain on the Friday meant people didn’t visit the supermarkets, leaving just the Saturday to finish the collection successfully.

In 2018 in Spain, 21.5 per cent of people were at risk of poverty and the Food Bank works to feed people and families who need it most.

ALCUDIA and Pollensa have been named as two of ‘the most beautiful villages in Spain’ at an annual conference held in Zamora.

Organised by the Association of the Most Beautiful Villages in Spain, 94 municipalities across the country were recognised for their cultural interest as well as their commitment to the environment and historical heritage.

Established in 2011, the association aims to promote and preserve the natural and rural legacy of different geographical areas across Spain that have a lower level of industrialisation and population.

The list seeks to give visibility to a selection of tourist destinations with initiatives that serve to boost the promotion of the municipalities.

The coveted conference once again included Alcudia and Pollensa, where the organisers hope to erect a sign in the two municipalities, signifying their inclusion into the list.

It is understood that the association are set to further promote all of those included in the list in order to attract visitors to Spain from other European countries.

BEAUTY: Pollensa has been considered as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain.

NEWS

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Two week review Commentary by Moneycorp THE pound has been benefiting from a slew of positive economic data and optimism over the outcome of the General Election, follow­ ing various opinion polls which seem to sug­ gest that Brexit uncertainty could soon be at an end. The CBI Distributive Trade Survey showed a marked improvement in November at ­3%, up from ­10% in October.

The UK services sector PMI came in at 49.3 ­ half a point higher on the month and edging closer to the 50 break even level. The air of optimism helped sterling break through tech­ nical resistance against the US dollar at $1.30 and make gains against the euro and Aus­ tralian dollar in the wake of its gains against the greenback. Next week is likely to be a tricky one for the pound, and will depend on whether the market can hold its nerve and maintain its optimism with the General Elec­ tion just days away.

The pound’s gains put pressure on the euro and there was little in the ecostats to provide assistance. Positive German business confi­ dence was disregarded and worse­than­ex­ pected Consumer Price Index (CPI), at ­0.8% instead of the predicted ­0.6%, compounded more misery on the euro.

Headline inflation for pan­Euroland was 1.0%. European Central Bank President Chris­ tine Lagarde stated that the ECB would be ‘resolute’ in price stability; this wasn’t good news for the euro as the market took this to mean continued relaxation of monetary poli­ cy. Despite the fall, it still held its ground and remained mostly unchanged.

Trade talks resumed between the US and China, but it was difficult for investors to get any insight into the road ahead. There was talk of increased tariffs on December 15, an outline deal ahead of that date and the possi­

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America’s ISM manufacturing index was a point lower at 48.1, suggesting that the trade war was not benefiting US producers. In addi­

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tion, ISM’s services PMI came in at 53.9, well short of October’s 54.7 and the forecast 54.5 and the US dollar struggled to hold its ground.

Canadian GDP expanded by 0.3% in the third quarter, equivalent to annualised growth of 1.3%, but the Loonie was pulled lower by the US dollar which struggled with the impact of waging trade wars on multiple fronts. Ana­ lysts at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) forecast a weaker CAD in 2020 due to slowing economic growth and the planned in­ terest rate cut early next year by the Bank of Canada.

The Australian dollar benefited from RBA Governor Philip Lowe’s dismissal of Quantita­ tive Easing, but it has been struggling in a cou­ ple of tough weeks that saw losses against sterling, the US dollar and the New Zealand dollar. The RBA kept its Cash Rate benchmark unchanged at 0.75%, as expected. The Aussie strengthened as a result.

In New Zealand, the RBNZ announced new bank capital requirements, which gave the currency a boost, and the kiwi also took ad­ vantage of the Australian dollar’s woes as New Zealand business confidence rebounded in November.

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FINANCE

Work for more years

THE Bank of Spain has asked the Spanish government (which is still reviewing next year’s budget) to offer incen­ tives to workers so that they will continue to work past the age of 65 during what is a transition period.

I t i s i n t e n d e d t h a t t h e r e­ tirement age should be 67, but at the moment it is possible for an individual to claim full retirement benefit at the age of 65 and 11 months which the Bank considers to be a drain on the economy.

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STAT OF €2 billion WEEK

is the amount that AENA expects to spend to increase capacity at Barajas Airport in Madrid so that it can handle 80 million passengers a year.

THE USA gets tough ALTHOUGH France may be the test case, the US government is considering adding additional import taxes for luxury goods for countries who are introducing digital service taxes.

Many EU countries, including Britain feel that some US digital companies have been avoiding tax and are either in­ troducing or considering introducing spe­ cial new taxes in order to ensure that they can no longer ‘get away with it.’

In the case of France it argues that tax­ es should be based on where the digital activity such as browsing a page takes place, not where the companies in­

By John Smith volved have their headquarters.

A new series of guidelines are being drawn up through the Organisation for Economic Co­operation and Develop­ ment (OECD) which has some 36 mem­ bers including the USA and although it is based in Paris, France doesn’t want to wait before raising the new taxes.

The French government intends to slap a 3 per cent tax on any company with a turnover in excess of €750 million provided that at least €25 million was generated in France and this will be ap­

plied for most of 2019.

The bulk of companies most likely to be affected are American and include Amazon (who have already increased their prices in France by 3 per cent), Ap­ ple, Facebook and Microsoft.

The US government has responded warning that it may impose heavy im­ port duties on French produced goods including Champagne, cheese, women’s make­up, handbags and porcelain which could see landed prices in US double.

This may deter France and other Euro­ pean countries from going through with their new digital taxes.

Early retirement appeal

THE European Court of Justice has ruled that a decision concerning the refusal to allow early retirement with pension for two people by the Superior Court of Justice of Galicia is contrary to European law.

The two people had been work­ ing in both Spain and Germany but the Spanish Social Services had not taken into account payments made towards pensions in Germany and had therefore refused to allow early retirement on full pension.

It has been referred back to the Spanish Courts for a final review.

LEGALLY SPEAKING Is Civil Service Pension Taxed?

I read your earlier articles about changes in the 2013 double taxation agreement between Spain and the UK which affect the treatment of government pensions in the two countries.

Under the previous Double Taxation Treaty Spain did not require declaration of the UK government pension.

Now the Spanish tax agency has grabbed €2,190 from my bank account for unpaid tax from 2014.

I M (Costa del Sol) Here is how it works. Under the YOU AND THE p r e v i o u s t r e a t y , LAW IN SPAIN for the Spanish Tax Agency, the UK government pension simply did not exist. Now, the total amount of the UK gov­ ernment pension is added to your other income in order to determine the tax rate. If your OAP is less than about €12,000 it would be taxed at 20 per cent. If your government pension is €35,000, this bumps you into the 31 per cent bracket when added to the OAP. Then the amount of the gov­ ernment pension is removed and the new and higher tax rate is applied, but only to the OAP. See Article 18 of the 2013 tax treaty.

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

BUSINESS EXTRA

Digital currency THE European Union Financial Ministers have agreed that they will not give support to digital currencies like the anticipated Facebook Libra until such time as they have had an opportunity to consider the potential economic risks.

Out of road ICONIC haulier Eddie Stobart which names all of its lorries could be headed for the scrap yard following a troubled time which has seen it run up losses of £12 million (€13.5 million) for the first six months of 2019.

Overdraft hike BRITISH banks are taking advantage of tough new rules from regulators supposedly designed to protect consumers. They are to turn to a single rate for overdrafts but HSBC will be increasing their rate to 39.9 per cent from March 2020.

El Corte Inglés debt JUST two years after it struck a deal with its lenders, El Corte Inglés is looking to refinance its €2.3 billion debt.

There is no suggestion that this is a panic

move, it simply believes that it can reduce inter­ est payments as rates are now much lower and can also raise funds by issuing additional bonds to private investors.

In the end it hopes to move to €1.2 billion in long­term loans and the balance in short term borrowing which can be quickly replaced if need­ ed.

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DNA testing to be considered AS companies become more so­ phisticated in their targeting of consumers based on social me­ dia, it is possible that a new op­ tion is about to be considered ­ DNA. There has been a massive growth in people taking advan­ tage of DNA testing sites to dis­ cover their ancestry and it is esti­ mated that the 26 million tests undertaken so far by companies such as AncestryDNA and 23andme may just be the tip of the iceberg.

Even if companies like this do not share information with third parties, the person who has re­

Credit: Giannis Papanikos Shutterstock

By John Smith

DNA TESTING: A simple test and a lifetime of information.

China to help Valencia Port CHIN ESE company Xinjiang Goldwind Science and Technology has advised the Port Authority of Valencia that it is interested in becoming involved in helping it to become self-suf-

ficient in energy.

This became known after the port’s president, Aurelio Martinez visited the China International Import Expo 2019 and spoke with Goldwin executives.

The project is at an early stage and still awaits Valencian regional government in principle approval, but any tender for wind turbines at the port is expected to be worth up to €18 million.

ceived the DNA information may be approached and invited to share the findings.

Some examples of how this could be used would allow consumers to obtain their perfect diet, fitness plans or specialised skin care rec­ ommendations, all based on the in­ formation supplied by DNA. In Japan, there is already a special DNA test which can de­ tect an individual’s tolerance to alcohol and once this has been identified the company will pro­ duce unique 3D printed person­ alised drinking glasses which help control intake.

Swiss multinational Nestlé has recently launched a series of healthy products which are based on volunteered DNA tests so that the consumer can be advised of the most suitable vitamins and supplements to help enrich their daily life.

The next obvious option is to combine DNA information with wearable technology such as health watches and the possibili­ ties are endless, with even food preferences being recognised through DNA.

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BUSINESS EXTRA Passenger rise IAG which includes BA and Iberia in its portfolio transported 109.5 million passengers to the end of November this year which sees a 4.7 per cent increase over the previous year although Iberia managed a 7.2 per cent jump.

Thomas Cook CUSTOMERS who had booked ATOL-protected package holidays with Thomas Cook were told by the Civil Aviation Authority that they could expect refunds within 60 days. Now up to a third of those who claimed are being asked for more information which will delay payment.

Wind power A COMPANY part-owned by Spanish group Iberdrola has been awarded a €1.2 billion contract to build an offshore wind farm near to Martha’s Vineyard in the US state of Connecticut. It is now the largest offshore wind company in the USA.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT TO be quite honest, it does appear to me that the only way we can actually cut all carbon emissions and encour­ age the eco­protesting mob to go out and get proper jobs, is for us all to go naked and live in caves.

We must also find some alternative to passing wind and insist on raw veg­ etables becoming our only repast (which could be somewhat counterpro­ ductive!). Quite frankly, if it meant get­ ting the precocious and downright dis­ respectful little brat ‘Greta’ out of our lives, I’d almost be prepared to do just that.

The very sight of this glowering, self­ proclaimed, ‘voice of the children,’ is actually enough to make me want to go out and help stoke up a few coal fired boilers! The pure hypocrisy and ig­ norance of this little twerp really does defy the imagination. Almost every­ thing today’s kids take completely for granted is responsible for pouring more daily emissions into the atmosphere in a month than our generation produced over the entire length of their young lives. I notice this young lady hasn’t vis­

FEATURE

Give us a break Greta

GRETA THUNBERG: Voice of the children.

ited China ­ the one country that proba­ bly should deserve to have grandiose Greta gracing their borders.

This isn’t surprising. Heaven forbid she would want the Chinese conglom­ erates to take notice of her reprimand­ ing rantings. I mean what on earth would she and her followers do with­

out their mobile phones, PCs, videos, Gameboys and countless other gismos that are manufactured by the biggest emission producer on the planet? Give us all a break Greta. We know you probably mean well, but if the adults, who are undoubtedly manipulating you, are not feathering their nest in

some way or another, I’ll stick on a loin­ cloth and join the next marching bunch of time wasters myself.

Purely by chance I’ll be in London for this week’s election. Last time I experi­ enced that situation, Labour won the keys to Number 10 and with Blair’s beady eyes on the oil fields of Iraq, sub­

sequently proceeded to lie and inveigle us into joining the USA in a disastrous Mid­East conflict which still affects us all to this day ­ including the recent murders on London Bridge!

Before their tenure was up Labour had raided the pension fund, sold off our gold reserves for a pittance and bled the nations coffers dry. Unfortu­ nately memories in this direction are ei­ ther very short or actually non­existent.

Heaven help us all if they get in again.

Delighted to announce I shall be pre­ senting a new radio programme in Jan­ uary of next year. It is on line and airs under the title of ExPat Radio. The pro­ gramme will be going out live, so what an opportunity that will give everyone to ‘ave a pop! It’s actually been some 20 years since I regaled the airwaves on a regular basis, so really looking for­ ward to it. I’ll give out all the details nearer the date. Have a good week.

Let’s just pray that by the end of it the police and UK security are not under the administrative countenance of Di­ ane Abbott!

Keep the faith, Love Leapy.

Leapylee2002@gmail.com

Leapy Lee’s opinions are his own and are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or sponsors.

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FAKE NEWS, HYPE AND PLAIN OLD LIES NORA JOHNSON

BREAKING VIEWS THE TWO RONNIES: The old jokes are the best.

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

FAKE news is all around us. We can’t escape it. It’s everywhere.

First up, Trump’s own fake news ­ all his fake promises. Is there any state­ ment Trump’s made which he’s not blithely gone back on? Which reminds me of the old joke: ‘How can you tell when Donald Trump is lying?’ ­ ‘His lips move!’

But Trump’s lies aren’t the only prob­ lem. It’s the millions who swallow them ‘bigly’ who really matter. During his election campaign he produced a letter that said he would be the ‘healthiest in­ dividual ever elected to the presiden­ cy.’ But the doctor named as its author later said Trump had written the letter himself. When the next analysis of Trump lies is published it’ll doubtless run into volumes. Which reminds me, too, of an old Two Ronnies’ joke that goes like this.

Ronnie Corbett: “Two Ear, Nose and Throat specialists say they’re very wor­ ried about what they saw when they

looked in the President’s ears.” Ronnie Barker: “They saw each other.”

Second up, another instance of fake news ­ or, more simply, plain old lies ­ nearer home. This concerns the former MP, Harvey Proctor. He’s to receive compensation and costs from the Met­ ropolitan Police of nearly £900,000 over their botched VIP sex abuse in­ quiry costing £2.5m into false allega­ tions of paedophilia and child murder by the fantasist ‘Nick’.

You’ll recall the officer in charge not only got promoted but a gold­plated pension plus all accompanying perks, such as free truncheons for life.

We’re never going to be fake­news­ free, that’s obvious. But wouldn’t it be nice if in 2020 ­ and, in fact, the whole of the next decade ­ there could be a bit more truthfulness. On the part of

politicians, celebrities, basically, anyone in the public eye. Wishful thinking, I know... Now, I’m not demanding a re­ turn to early closing days and the rein­ troduction of the Austin Allegro. But sometimes, I still think I’ve been ab­ ducted in my sleep and, on awakening, find myself on the planet Vacuousa or­ biting the star Gormlessia.

My, how I enjoy getting grumpy! So much choice these days!

Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘Betrayal,’ ‘The Girl in the Woods,’ ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retri­ bution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Cleram­ bault Code’ (www.nora­johnson.net) available from Amazon in paper­ back/eBook (€0.99;£0.99) and iBook­ store. All profits to Costa del Sol Cude­ ca cancer charity.

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THURSDAY - 12 DECEMBER

7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Animal Park 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pmIsland Medics 12:45pmThe Customer is Always Right 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Doctors 3:45pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm The Repair Shop 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Inside the Supermarket 10:00pmWho Do You Think You Are? 10:55pmElection 2019 3:00am Election 2019

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 The Switch 4:59pm ITV London Weather 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm Cash Trapped 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Tonight The average UK household spends an extra £800 during December.

9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Gino's Italian Escape: Hidden Italy 10:00pmI'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

10:55pmElection 2019 Live

7:30am Island Medics 8:15am The Repair Shop 9:00am Your Home Made Perfect 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am BBC Newsroom Live 2:00pm The Best Dishes Ever 2:30pm The Best Christmas Food Ever 3:15pm The Best Christmas Food Ever 4:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 5:00pm The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Strictly: It Takes Two 8:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00pmInside the Factory 11:00pm QI 11:30pmI Give it a Year 1:05am Rick Stein's Secret France

8:00pm Beyond 100 Days BBC News teams in Washington DC and London report on the events that are shaping the world.

8:30pm University Challenge 9:00pm Wonders of the Solar System 10:00pm Time Shift 11:00pm The Secret Story of Stuff: Materials of the Modern Age 12:00am Wild West: America's Great Frontier 1:00am Oceans Apart: Art and the Pacific with James Fox 2:00am Handmade in the Pacific 2:30am Handmade in the Pacific 3:00am Ovid: The Poet and the Emperor 4:00am Wonders of the Solar System

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 Supermarket Sweep 4:50pm Dinner Date 5:50pm Dress to Impress 6:50pm Take Me Out 7:55pm You've Been Framed!

8:55pm You've Been Framed!

9:20pm The Nightmare Before Christmas 10:20pm FYI Daily 10:25pmThe Nightmare Before Christmas 10:55pm Celebrity Juice 12:00am Family Guy

7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Classic Emmerdale 8:50am Heartbeat 9:55am George and Mildred 11:00am Man About the House 11:30am Agatha Christie's Marple 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 9:00pm Vera 11:00pmHatton Garden 12:05am Agatha Christie's Poirot 1:20am Inspector Morse Drama.

7:30am King of Queens 8:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:40am Frasier 10:10am Frasier 10:40am Frasier 11:10am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05pmUndercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm The People's Vet 2:05pm Escape to the Chateau: DIY 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Kirstie's Handmade Christmas 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Buy It Now for Christmas 10:00pmChristmas at Chatsworth House 10:55pmChannel 4's Alternative Election Night

7:00am World of Sport: Kings of the Canvas 7:10am The Saint 8:00am Kojak 9:05am Quincy, M.E. 10:10am Minder 11:15am The Sweeney 12:20pmWomen's Varsity Match Live 2:25pm World of Sport: Petrol Heads 2:50pm Rugby World Cup's Greatest Tries 3:50pm Men's Varsity Match Live 6:00pm The Professionals 7:00pm The Sweeney 8:00pm The Chase 9:00pm Yorkshire Airport 9:30pm Yorkshire Airport 10:00pmJunk and Disorderly 11:00pmLethal Weapon 2 12:05am FYI Daily 12:10am Lethal Weapon 2 1:20amNational Lampoon's Vacation 2:20am FYI Daily

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8:10am Shane the Chef 8:25am Peppa Pig 8:45am Top Wing 9:00am Paw Patrol 9:10am Floogals 9:25am Becca's Bunch 9:45am Little Princess 10:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pmChristmas in the Smokies 1:50pm Neighbours 2:20pmChristmas Tail 4:00pm 12 Pups of Christmas 5:45pm 5 News at 5 6:00pm Friends 7:00pm Neighbours 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard 9:00pm Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild UK 10:00pmMake a Wish for Christmas 11:00pmMost Shocking Celebrity Moments 1:55am Access 2:00am The 21.Co.UK Live Casino Show

7:00am Election 2019 10:00am Election 2019 2:00pm BBC News at One; Weather 2:35pm BBC London News; Weather 3:00pm Escape to the Country 4:00pm Money for Nothing 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm The Repair Shop 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six; Weather 7:30pm BBC London News; Weather 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Question Time 10:30pmHave I Got News for You 11:00pmBBC News at Ten 11:30pmRegional News and Weather 11:35pmWeather 11:40pmThe Graham Norton Show 12:30am Fleabag 12:55am The Apprentice

7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 7:30am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Match Centre 12:00pmMatch Centre 1:00pm Sky Sports News 2:00pm Sky Sports News 3:00pm Sky Sports News 4:00pm Sky Sports News 5:00pm Sky Sports News 6:00pm Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm Sky Sports Tonight 9:00pm Live Fight Night International 12:30am Sky Sports News 1:00am Sky Sports News 1:30am Live NFL

10:55pmElection 2019 Live 7:00am Good Morning Britain 10:25am Election 2019 Live 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm The Switch 4:59pm ITV London Weather 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm Cash Trapped 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News Round-up of the main national and international news.

8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:30pm The X Factor: The Band 11:00pmITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pmITV News London

7:30am Island Medics 8:15am The Repair Shop 9:00am Love in the Countryside 10:00am Animal Park 10:45am Homes Under the Hammer 11:45am Island Medics 12:30pm The Customer is Always Right 1:00pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm The Best Dishes Ever 2:15pm The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas 3:00pm Election 2019 7:00pm Strictly: It Takes Two 8:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 8:30pm Mastermind 9:00pm Mountain Vets 10:00pm The Name of the Rose 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Marguerite 2:20am Seven Worlds, One Planet 3:20am This is BBC Two

7:20am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:45am You've Been Framed!

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 Supermarket Sweep 4:50pm Dinner Date 5:50pm Dress to Impress 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed!

9:00pm You've Been Framed!

10:00pm Love Actually 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Love Actually

8:00pm Sounds of the 70s Archive performances by groups and solo artists from one of the most energetic and exciting decades of popular music.

8:30pm University Challenge 9:00pm Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942-1984 10:00pm Top of the Pops: 1988 10:30pm Country Music

by Ken Burns 11:20pm Country Music

by Ken Burns 12:15am Sisters in Country 1:15am Ultimate Cover Versions at the BBC 2:15am Bros: After the Screaming Stops 3:45am Tunes for Tyrants: Music & Power with Suzy Klein

7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Classic Emmerdale 8:20am Classic Emmerdale 8:50am Heartbeat 9:55am George and Mildred 10:25am George and Mildred 11:00am Man About the House 11:30am Agatha Christie's Marple 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 9:00pm Vera

7:00am King of Queens 7:50am King of Queens 8:15am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:40am Frasier 10:10am Frasier 10:40am Frasier 11:10am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05pm Undercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 2:05pm Escape to the Chateau: DIY 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Kirstie's Handmade Christmas 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Flirty Dancing 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm The Last Leg 12:30am Adam Hills: Take His Legs

8:10am 8:25am 8:35am 8:45am 9:00am 9:10am 9:25am 9:45am 10:00am

7:00am Football's Greatest: Bobby Charlton 7:10am The Saint 8:05am Kojak 9:00am Quincy, M.E. 10:05am Minder 11:15am The Sweeney 12:20pm The Professionals 1:25pm The Saint 2:30pm ITV Racing Live 5:00pm Minder 6:05pm The Professionals 7:05pm World Cup Top Goalscorers 7:25pm The Car Chasers 7:55pm The Chase 9:00pm River Monsters 10:00pm The Krays 11:00pm FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news.

11:05pm The Krays

7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize Round-up of the sports news with live analysis and comment plus extended interviews with the headline makers.

7:30am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Live Rugby 7s 6:00pm Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 The latest sports news and updates.

8:00pm Live World Darts Championship 12:00am Live PGA Tour Golf

10:15am 12:15pm 1:50pm 2:20pm 2:35pm 4:15pm

6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm

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Shane the Chef Peppa Pig Peppa Pig Top Wing Paw Patrol Floogals Becca's Bunch Little Princess Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Jeremy Vine Spirit of Christmas Neighbours Access Enchanted Christmas Once Upon a Christmas Miracle 5 News at 5 Friends Neighbours 5 News Tonight The Gadget Show Inside the World's Greatest Hotels Cruising with Jane McDonald Celebrity 5: Christmas in Lapland Craziest Christmas Lights

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TV LISTING

SUNDAY - 15 DECEMBER

7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Flour Power 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Doddie Weir: One More Try 3:15pm Escape to the Country 4:15pm Animal Park 5:00pm Final Score 6:10pm BBC News 6:20pm BBC London News 6:25pm Weather 6:30pm Pointless 7:20pm The Hit List 8:05pm Strictly Come Dancing 10:10pm Michael McIntyre's Big Show 11:10pm BBC News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 12:50am The NFL Show 1:20am The Heist

8:10am Blue Peter 8:40am The Amelia Gething Complex 9:00am The Amelia Gething Complex 9:20am Deadly on a Mission: Pole to Pole 9:50am Pirate Fairy 11:00am Robot Wars 12:00pm Snow Babies 1:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 2:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 3:00pm Nigella: At My Table 4:00pm Best House in Town 4:30pm Back in Time for...

5:30pm Back in Time for...

6:30pm Nativity!

8:10pm Reindeer Family & Me 9:10pm Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur 10:10pm Rod Stewart: Reel Stories 10:40pm Imagine 12:05am Rod Stewart Live at Hyde Park 1:05am Just Jim

8:00pm TOTP2 9:10pm What We Were Watching: Christmas 1988 10:10pmThe Sinner Harry discovers that an eyewitness saw a man arguing with Marin outside the Five Nations motel room, but that Julian was not with her.

10:50pmThe Sinner 11:35pmThe Secret Life of Bob Monkhouse 1:05am Radio 2 in Concert The singersongwriter performs an intimate concert at the Maida Vale Studios in London.

2:05am Peaky Blinders 3:00am Peaky Blinders 4:00am Peaky Blinders

7:55am Frasier 9:25am Heineken Champions Cup Rugby: The Big Tackle 10:25am The Simpsons 10:55am The Simpsons 11:25am The Simpsons 11:55am The Simpsons 12:25pm The Simpsons 12:55pm The Simpsons 1:25pm The Simpsons 2:00pm The Simpsons 2:30pm The Simpsons 3:00pm Kirstie's Handmade Christmas 4:00pm Jamie's Italian Christmas 5:05pm Channel 4 News 5:35pm Heineken Champions Cup Rugby Union 8:30pm Britain's Wildest Weather 10:10pm Logan 12:50amThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

11:10am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:20am Access 11:30am Friends 12:55pmChristmas with the Kranks 1:55pm Access 2:00pm Christmas with the Kranks 2:50pm Journey Back to Christmas 3:50pm Access 3:55pm Journey Back to Christmas 4:35pm The Goonies 5:35pm Access 5:40pm The Goonies 6:45pm The Strictly Story 8:10pm 5 News Weekend 8:15pm Funniest Ever Pets at Christmas for Help the Animals 9:10pm Oxford Street 24/7 10:10pm Britain's Favourite Christmas Adverts 12:10am Coca-Cola v Pepsi: Cola Wars

1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Songs of Praise 2:50pm Lifeline 3:00pm The Penguins of Madagascar 3:10pmMadagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted 4:35pm Animal Park Summer Special 5:35pm Seven Worlds, One Planet 6:35pm BBC News 6:50pm BBC London News; Weather 6:55pm Weather 7:00pm Countryfile 8:00pm Sports Personality of the Year 10:00pmHis Dark Materials 11:00pmBBC News 11:20pmBBC London News; Weather 11:25pmWeather 11:30pmMatch of the Day 2 12:35am The Women's Football Show

7:15am Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 8:15am The Instant Gardener 9:00am Around the World in 80 Gardens 10:00am Countryfile 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm Rick Stein's Secret France 1:30pm Tron Legacy 3:30pm MasterChef: The Professionals 4:30pm The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas 5:15pm Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!

7:00pm Inside the Factory 8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Dragons' Den 10:00pmBorg vs McEnroe 12:00am QI XL 12:45am Radio 2 in Concert 1:40am Seamus Heaney: The Music of What Matters 3:10am Best House in Town

10:05am Mighty Magiswords!

10:25am ITV News 10:30am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:40pm John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen 1:40pm Nadia's Family Feasts 2:40pm ITV News and Weather 2:54pm ITV London Weather 2:55pm Gino's Italian Escape: Hidden Italy 3:25pm Midsomer Murders 5:25pm Tipping Point 6:00pm ITV News and Weather 6:15pm ITV News London 6:30pm Take Me Out 7:30pm The Chase Celebrity Special 8:30pm Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 11:10pm The Jonathan Ross Show 12:10am ITV News and Weather 12:29am ITV London Weather

7:15am You've Been Framed!

7:40am Emmerdale 10:10am Coronation Street 1:15pm Take Me Out 2:50pm You've Been Framed!

3:15pm Beethoven's Christmas Adventure 4:15pm FYI Daily 4:20pm Beethoven's Christmas Adventure 5:05pm Disney's a Christmas Carol 6:10pm FYI Daily 6:15pm Disney's a Christmas Carol 7:00pm Snow Dogs 8:05pm FYI Daily 8:10pm Snow Dogs 9:00pm Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 10:05pm FYI Daily 10:10pmSherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 11:40pm Family Guy 12:05am Family Guy 12:35am Family Guy 1:05am American Dad!

7:00am George and Mildred 7:25am Agatha Christie's Poirot 8:20am Agatha Christie's Poirot 9:25am Inspector Morse 11:40am Agatha Christie's Marple Feature-length drama. While holidaying at the plush Bertram's Hotel in London, Miss Marple is presented with a fresh challenge to her deductive powers when the reading of a will leads to a double murder.

5:50pm Midsomer Murders 7:50pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 10:00pm Midsomer Murders 12:00am Midsomer Murders 2:05am The Loch

7:00am World of Sport: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly 7:10am The Professionals 8:00am The Big Fish Off 8:55am Monster Carp 10:30am ITV Racing: The Opening Show 11:30am Riding a Dream 12:00pm World of Sport: Petrol Heads 12:20pm Mr. Bean 1:25pm Junk and Disorderly 2:30pm ITV Racing Live 5:00pm The Searchers 6:05pm FYI Daily 6:10pm The Searchers 7:25pm Jeremiah Johnson 8:25pm FYI Daily 8:30pm Jeremiah Johnson 9:40pm Cannonball Run II 10:40pm FYI Daily 10:45pmCannonball Run II 11:50pm Beverly Hills Cop II 12:55am FYI Daily 1:00am Beverly Hills Cop II 2:00am The Professionals

7:00am Live PGA Tour Golf The Presidents Cup. 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:30am Saturday Social 11:30am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm Live EFL 4:00pm Live World Darts Championship 5:30pm Darts Gold Phil Taylor v Terry Jenkins.

6:00pm Live Premier League Southampton v West Ham United (Kick-off 5.30pm).

9:00pm Live World Darts Championship 12:00am Live PGA Tour Golf The Presidents Cup.

8:30am Mr Magoo 9:00am Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! Mystery 101 9:30am Robozuna 9:55am Spy School 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Beautiful Baking with Juliet Sear 11:30am John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen 12:30pmNadia's Family Feasts 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:39pm ITV London Weather 1:40pm Midsomer Murders 3:40pmThe Mummy 5:50pm ITV News and Weather 6:05pm ITV News London 6:15pm The Chase Celebrity Special 7:10pmElf 9:00pm The X Factor: The Band 11:00pmITV News and Weather 11:14pmITV London Weather 11:15pmRogue One: A Star Wars Story

7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:25am Emmerdale 9:55am Coronation Street 1:00pm Catchphrase 2:00pm You've Been Framed!

2:30pm Jack Frost 3:30pm FYI Daily 3:35pm Jack Frost 4:35pm The Santa Clause 2 5:35pm FYI Daily 5:40pm The Santa Clause 2 6:40pm Liar Liar 7:40pm FYI Daily 7:45pm Liar Liar 8:25pm The Nightmare Before Christmas 9:25pm FYI Daily 9:30pm The Nightmare Before Christmas 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Family Guy 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am American Dad! 12:55am American Dad!

8:00pm The Women's Football Show 8:30pm Secrets of Skin 9:00pm Wonders of the Great Barrier Reef with Iolo Williams 10:00pm Ireland with Simon Reeve 11:00pm Norman Wisdom: His Story 12:00am Northern Ballet's Victoria 1:55am Peaky Blinders 2:55am Peaky Blinders Thomas deals with an IRA chief who has come to Small Heath to avenge his cousin's death.

3:55am Peaky Blinders

7:20am 7:50am 8:15am 8:40am

Cheers King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Sunday Brunch The Simpsons The World's Greatest Kids' Films Home Alone 3 The Spiderwick Chronicles Channel 4 News Scotland's Scenic Railways Jamie's Easy Christmas Countdown Escape to the Chateau Gogglebox Travel Man: 48 Hours In The Blood Pact Labor Day

11:05am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:20am Access 11:25am Friends 1:45pm Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs 2:50pm 12 Days of Giving 3:50pm Access 3:55pm 12 Days of Giving 4:40pm A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas 5:40pm Access 5:45pm A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas 6:25pm Mariah Carey's a Christmas Melody 7:55pm 5 News Weekend 8:00pm Inside...

9:00pm Inside the Mind of Agatha Christie 10:00pm Agatha & The Curse of Ishtar 12:05am Greatest Christmas TV Moments

7:00am World Cup Rivalries 7:20am Motorsport UK 8:10am British Superbike 10:05am Fishing Allstars 10:35am Monster Carp 12:10pmJeremiah Johnson 1:10pm FYI Daily 1:15pm Jeremiah Johnson 2:25pm Brannigan 3:30pm FYI Daily 3:35pm Brannigan 4:40pm Aces High 5:45pm FYI Daily 5:50pm Aces High 6:55pm Where Eagles Dare 7:55pm FYI Daily 8:00pm Where Eagles Dare 10:00pmFirst Blood 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pmFirst Blood 12:05amRocky 1:05am FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news.

1:10am Rocky 2:30am The Sweeney

7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Total Goals 9:00am Total Goals 10:00am Total Goals 11:00am The Sunday Supplement 12:30pm Goals on Sunday 2:00pm Live Renault Super Sunday 5:00pm Live Renault Super Sunday Arsenal v Manchester City (Kick-off 4.30pm).

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8:00pm Live World Darts Championship 12:00am Live NFL Coverage of an NFL match.

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3:35pm 5:40pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm

10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 12:30am 1:35am

7:00am George and Mildred 7:25am Agatha Christie's Poirot 8:25am Heartbeat 9:30am Heartbeat 10:35am Agatha Christie's Marple 12:35pm Agatha Christie's Marple 2:35pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 3:45pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 6:00pm Lewis 8:00pm Midsomer Murders 10:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 12:00amChocolat 2:20am Paul O'Grady's Animal Orphans 3:15am A Touch of Frost

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MONDAY - 16 DECEMBER 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Panorama 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pmA Berry Royal Christmas 10:30pmMrs. Brown's Boys 11:00pmBBC News at Ten 11:25pmRegional News and Weather 11:30pmWeather 11:35pmThe Young Offenders 12:05am Have I Got a Bit More News for You

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Royal Recipes Talking Pictures Brief Encounter The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Only Connect 8:00pm Inside the Factory 9:00pm Only Connect 9:30pm University Challenge 10:00pmResponsible Child 11:30pmCunk & Other Humans on 2019 11:35pmNewsnight 12:15am Weather

8:00pm University Challenge 8:30pm Secrets of Skin 9:00pm Natural World 10:00pmToy Empire: The British Force Behind Star Wars Toys 10:30pmThe Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars 12:00am Score: Cinema's Greatest Soundtracks 1:30am Cleopatra and Me: In 2:00am Peaky Blinders 3:00am Peaky Blinders 4:00am Peaky Blinders

3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Kirstie's Handmade Christmas 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm My Money Secret 10:00pm24 Hours in A&E 11:00pmThree Identical Strangers 1:05am First Dates

4:00pm Christmas Heist 5:45pm 5 News at 5 6:00pm Friends 6:30pm Friends 7:00pm Neighbours 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pmWorld's Strongest Man 2019 9:00pm Traffic Cops 10:00pmChris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys 11:00pmPolice Code Zero: Officer Under Attack 12:05am Hoarders: Landfill In My Living Room

6:00pm Cash Trapped 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm The Martin Lewis Money Show 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pmSticks and Stones 11:00pmITV News at Ten and Weather

3:45pm Supermarket Sweep 4:50pm Dinner Date 5:50pm Dress to Impress 7:00pm Dress to Impress 8:00pm You've Been Framed!

8:30pm You've Been Framed!

9:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

10:00pmThe Boxer & The Ballroom Dancer 11:00pmShopping with Keith Lemon 12:00am Family Guy

2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 11:00pmThe Bletchley Circle: San Francisco 12:00am Cheat

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7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Football Centre 12:30pmRef Watch 1:00pm 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 1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Live NFL

Quincy, M.E. Minder The Professionals The Sweeney The Chase The Chase Celebrity Special 10:00pm Magnum Force 11:00pmFYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news.

11:05pm Magnum Force 12:35am Demolition Man

The Repair Shop Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pmGold Digger 11:00pmBBC News at Ten 11:25pmRegional News and Weather 11:30pmWeather 11:35pmInside the Cage: The Rise of Female Fighters 12:20am Angels of the North

3:25pm Holiday of My 4:10pmThose Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Only Connect 8:00pm Inside the Factory 9:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00pmThe Brexit Storm Continues: Laura Kuenssberg's Inside Story 11:00pmLive at the Apollo 11:30pmCunk & Other Humans on 2019 11:35pmNewsnight

8:00pm University Challenge 8:30pm Secrets of Skin 9:00pm Earth's Seasonal Secrets 10:00pmCharles I: Killing a King 11:00pmHandmade: By Royal Appointment 11:30pmHandmade: By Royal Appointment 12:00am A Timewatch Guide 1:00am Looking for Rembrandt 2:00am Peaky Blinders 3:00am Peaky Blinders 4:00am Peaky Blinders

1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm The People's Vet 2:05pm Escape to the Chateau: DIY 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Kirstie's Handmade Christmas 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Supervet 10:00pmThe Undateables 11:00pmFirst Dates 12:05am Caught on Camera

10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pmA Song for Christmas 1:50pm Neighbours 2:20pm A Merry Christmas 4:00pmWrapped Up in Christmas 5:45pm 5 News at 5 6:00pm Friends 7:00pm Neighbours 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm World's Strongest Man 2019 9:00pm Inside...

10:00pmGregg Wallace's 11:00pmInside the World's Greatest Hotels 12:05am Britain's Favourite Christmas Adverts

8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 9:00pm How to Spend It Well at Christmas with Phillip Schofield 10:00pm Sticks and Stones 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm The Dirty War on the NHS 1:40am Bancroft

2:50pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:45pm The Boxer & The Ballroom Dancer 4:50pm Dinner Date 5:50pmDress to Impress 7:00pmDress to Impress 8:00pm You've Been Framed!

8:30pm You've Been Framed!

9:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

10:00pmThe Boxer & The Ballroom Dancer 11:00pmFamily Guy

4:55pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:50pm Heartbeat Rob is forced to re-evaluate a new romance when his girlfriend's wild party ends in tragedy.

7:55pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pmThe Bletchley Circle: San Francisco 12:00am Cheat

2:40pmColumbo: Strange Bedfellows 4:40pm Minder Arthur buys a large consignment of wine, supposedly brewed by monks.

5:50pm The Professionals 6:50pm The Sweeney 8:00pm The Chase 9:00pm Fishing Allstars 10:00pmThe Fugitive 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pmThe Fugitive

11:00am Sky Sports News 12:00pmSky Sports News 12:30pmSportswomen 1:00pm Sky Sports News 1:30pm Live World Darts Championship 5:30pm Sky Sports News 6:00pm Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm Sky Sports Tonight 8:30pm Live Carabao Cup 11:00pmThe Debate 12:00am Sky Sports News 1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Sky Sports News

11:05am Man About the House 11:40am Agatha Christie's Marple 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 9:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 11:00pmThe Bletchley Circle: San Francisco 12:00am Cheat 1:05am A Touch of Frost

12:40pmThe Professionals 1:40pm The Saint 2:45pmColumbo: The Murder of a Rock Star 4:50pm Minder 5:55pm The Professionals 7:00pm The Sweeney 8:05pm The Chase 9:10pmJaws 4: The Revenge 10:10pmFYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news.

10:15pmJaws 4: The Revenge 11:00pmLethal Weapon 2 12:00am FYI Daily

6:00am Sky Sports News 7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 7:30am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Football Centre 12:00pmFootball Centre 1:00pm Sky Sports News 1:30pm Live World Darts Championship 5:30pm Sky Sports News 6:00pm Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm Sky Sports Tonight 8:30pm Live Carabao Cup 11:00pmLive World Darts Championship

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

WEDNESDAY - 18 DECEMBER 12:00pmIsland Medics 12:45pmThe Customer is Always Right 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One; Weather 2:30pm BBC London News; Weather 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm The Blake Mysteries 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm The Repair Shop 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six; Weather 7:30pm BBC London News; Weather 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm The Apprentice 10:00pmThe Apprentice 11:00pmThe Apprentice: You're Fired!

11:30pmBBC News at Ten 11:55pmRegional News and Weather 12:00am Weather

11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pmBBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm Eggheads 2:30pm The Best Christmas Food Ever 3:15pm Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 4:00pm Swallows and Amazons 5:30pm The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas 6:15pm Match of the Day Live 8:30pm Saving Lives at Sea 9:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00pmThe Baby Has Landed 11:00pmI Love 11:30pmCunk & Other Humans on 2019 11:35pmNewsnight 12:15am Weather

8:00pm University Challenge Jeremy Paxman hosts the first semi-final as teams of distinguished graduates compete on behalf of their former universities in the academic quiz's festive edition.

8:30pm Secrets of Skin 9:00pm Tudor Monastery Farm 10:00pmCharles I: Killing a King 11:00pmVic & Bob's Big Night Out 11:30pmHouse of Fools 12:00am Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise 1:00am The High Art of the Low Countries 2:00am Peaky Blinders 2:55am Peaky Blinders 3:55am Peaky Blinders

6:50am Countdown 7:30am King of Queens 8:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:40am Frasier 11:10am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05pmUndercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm The People's Vet 2:05pm Escape to the Chateau: DIY 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Kirstie's Handmade Christmas 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pmMy Grandparents' War 11:00pmFather Ted 12:15am 24 Hours in A&E

8:10am Shane the Chef 8:25am Peppa Pig 8:35am Peppa Pig 8:45am Top Wing 9:00am Paw Patrol 9:15am Floogals 9:30am Becca's Bunch 9:50am Little Princess 10:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm A Royal Christmas Ball 1:50pm Neighbours 2:15pm Her Magical Christmas 4:00pm Christmas Song 5:45pm 5 News at 5 6:00pm Friends 6:30pm Friends 7:00pm Neighbours 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm World's Strongest Man 2019 9:00pm Make a Wish for Christmas 10:00pm Casualty 24/7 11:00pmBillionaire Babies: 24 Carat Kids

3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm The Switch 4:59pm ITV London Weather 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm Cash Trapped 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pmSticks and Stones 11:00pmITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pmITV News London 11:45pmPeston 12:45am The Jonathan Ross Show

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

2:50pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:45pm The Boxer & The Ballroom Dancer 4:50pm Dinner Date 5:50pmDress to Impress 8:00pm You've Been Framed!

9:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

10:00pmThe Boxer & The Ballroom Dancer 11:00pmFamily Guy 11:30pmFamily Guy 12:00am Family Guy

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ELEVEN years ago two British expats, Richard and Tony, were looking for affordable heating when they stumbled, accidentally, on a brand of Norwegian convector heater that couldn’t be bought in Spain. Not only were these wall­ mounted heaters discreet and stylish, but they were also packed with ‘Es’: Efficient; effective; economical. Recognising a huge gap in the market that these attractive affordable heaters would fill, Richard and Tony estab­ lished Neater Heater and have been heating the casas and apartments of shivering expats ever since then.

“We all come out to Spain for the good weather and lifestyle,” says Tony “yet everyone is caught out by the cold winter nights in their spectacularly non­insulated Spanish homes.

We all come from the UK where we had radia­ tors and fires, and that is what most British ex­ pats still want.

“A decent oil or gas central heating system is going to set you back thousands of euros just to install it, so most people opt for unhealthy gas estufas, or electric heaters. The problem with most electric heaters, is that the cheap ones are always expensive to run, and ugly, whereas any decent ones always cost a fortune to in­ stall.”

Since the original Neater Heater, Beha mod­ el, never resting in their desire to provide their customers with a greater variety of choice, Neater Heater have added the Norwegian Adax heaters, Neo, Neo WI­FI and the very popular Turkish made Vigo heaters to their catalogue.

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Neater Heater stops Cold Winters spoiling your dream The last year has been very exciting with Adax and Beha both introducing a range of heaters that can be controlled remotely through Wi­Fi systems by use of their downloadable Apps.

Says Richard “Our customers vary in age and technical ability. We are seeing an increasing amount of people opting for the Neater Heaters with a Wi­Fi option. They get the same great heaters but have much more control over them. However, a great many of our customers find technology baffling. They just want a good efficient heater that they can con­ trol simply with an on­off switch and a thermo­ stat.

“We are happy to say that all Neater Heaters can be controlled manually, including those with a Wi­Fi option. We at Neater Heater are offering our customers the same great service, whether through one of our many outlets, or through our online shop, but now they have more choice and, depending

I wouldn’t even if i could MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION Views of a Grumpy Old Man SO when you read this, people in the UK will be voting in a general election, pre­ suming, of course, you are reading it on Thursday. I don’t vote in the UK and even if I could I wouldn’t.

That’s because it doesn’t matter to me which one of the lying toe rags gets in as every one of them will promise this, that and the other then find a reason not to carry out whatever it was that tempted you to vote for them. Johnson can’t an­ swer a straight question or just lies. Corbyn gets asked if he watches the Queen’s speech ­ says yes, he watches it in the morning. The interviewer then points out it’s on in the afternoon! So he lied and lied over the silliest thing. Who cares if he watches? Just say no ­ now he’s made an idiot of himself again.

All the parties promise all sorts, none of which they could carry out. Remember the Lib Dems promise to get rid of student loans? And the minute they did a deal with the Tories they just let it go. Most politi­

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cians won’t even go on TV and debate and if they do they cherry pick the interviewers so they don’t get anyone who will give them a hard time. Anyway, good luck to all the people in the UK ­ whoever gets in you will need it!

Marks and Spencer have decided that their changing rooms are now going to be mixed gender. What do you think about that? I know what I think. IT’S A STUPID DECISION for so many reasons. There are two sexes ­ male and female. Of course, there are apparently many genders and, as I’ve said before, good luck to everyone.

But you have to have some guidelines to protect the innocent from the few that want to take advantage of children and others. You just can’t have blokes walking in on young girls or women in changing rooms. Marks and Spencer have faced crit­ icism over its new policy allowing Trans people into the fitting room they ‘feel most comfortable’ in. It’s time to stop all this. Minorities cannot dictate how majori­ ties wish to conduct their lives. Simple.

I was pleased to see that Spain has changed the law regarding electric scoot­ ers. They can no longer be used on pave­ ments. Riders caught doing so will be fined up to €500 by Spanish police. I wrote about this over a year ago. Remember?

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ADAX HEATERS: Available in a selection of colours. on the heater they choose, an option of much greater control.”

Starting out in their home region of the Costa Blanca Richard and Tony searched for, and found, businesses that were happy to become

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NEATER HEATER: BALEARICS Heaters also available for purchase at our online shop with free home delivery WWW.NEATERHEATER.ES or Tel. 634 312 171 (WhatsApp available) agents for Neater Heater.

“We hope to cater for all types of customer,” explains Richard, adding: “Some people are comfortable with computers, and are quite happy to buy from our online shop, with free delivery. But many want to shop in the traditional way, look at the heaters and talk to someone about their requirements.

“These customers can go to one of our numerous outlets from Moraira, Calpe down to Torrevieja, Antas, Costa del Sol, and even in Portugal. If you live in certain parts of the Marina Alta, Torrevieja, or Almeria, we even have agents who can visit your home and offer advice, sales and an installation service.

“Our website will let you know all about our products, and the FAQ section (Frequently Asked Questions) will hopefully clear up some questions you may have. It has an online shop, and also tells you the location of the outlet, or agent, nearest to you or alternately you can purchase your heaters through our online shop for delivery direct to your home.

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BLACK FRIDAY’S PIN-UP LEAPY conjures up a scary picture of Diane Ab­ bott, Black Friday’s pin up, running the Board­ room of British Rail.

Think about it Leapy it would be quite fit­ ting for her.

She cannot do immigration or health, wants open borders and no checks, or charges on non­eligible tourist patients using the NHS. Free health for all, from the money tree.

The treasury or defence ‘no chance.’ After 30 plus years in Parliament she could not add up, or cost proposed police increase in num­ bers. Education has involved her son in two separate private schools, and it was suggested they were the son’s idea; really ?

Unlike Spain’s recent €21 billion injection of EU funds into its unaffordable rail infrastruc­ ture and trains, the UK with the latest South West train strike, Diane could shut the British railway system, use all the brown field sites minus current usable track; use surplus track and property sites as allocation for mass building of homes under perhaps a created Ministry of Housing. She doesn’t need to touch one pence. Surely she couldn’t mess that up, could she?

Kind regards, Mark Adkins.

Ban the scooters THIS electric scooter business real­ ly is just insanity. It’s got to the point I can’t even remember the times I have nearly been run over by one. I myself am a slow walker and have to take my time. Sometimes, I’ll find that as I go around corners there will suddenly be one of those scooter maniacs rushing straight at me.

It’s quite a frightening situation to be in and I don’t want to even think about what would happen if I got hit.

Occasionally, you’ll see a news story with some horrible accidents hap­ pening.

And it’s not just for pedestrians like myself, but the actual people on the scooter. I saw on the news that a young woman was killed after she crashed her scooter into the lorry. Imagine what the lorry driver must feel like! It’s not fair on drivers either. I say ban them COMPLETELY. Stephen Miller

DIANE ABBOTT: Could her future be in British Rail?

Protect the animals HOW much longer will we witness terrible animal abuse in Spain? I keep reading all of these disgraceful stories about animals being tortured and killed. It’s horrible and we need to put a stop to it. I’ve seen some people say on­ line that the European Union should impose sanctions on Spain.

This could be a good idea and might end these heartbreaking acts of evil. There is a big

HAVE YOUR SAY

hunting culture here and it needs to change. I can understand hunting for food up to a point, but cruelty for the sake of it is unimaginable.

What goes through their minds?

The story of the dog who had just given birth that was then shot, beaten and dragged was just too much. It’s hard for me to sit back and watch and I think many other people feel the same. We need to do something.

Jennie Harris

All letters by email or post should carry the writer’s address, NIE and contact number though only the name and town will be published.

His new car show comes out on Friday and he has to grab a free bit of publicity. He does it all the time.

Oliver Neilson

Who cares what Jeremy thinks. He has not really profiled himself as a genius although he apparent­ ly thinks so, as do many others who have achieved popular fame. Fame is like money. How­ ever much you have of it, you envy those who have it more. And young Greta is now already much better known in the world than Uncle J. Erkki Kauhanen

THE use of performance-enhancing drugs in competitive sports is a practice that goes back centuries, possibly to the creation of sports as a concept. Doping was already common in the ancient Olympics in Greece and even chariot racers in ancient Rome drank herbal infusions before their races. Scandinavian mythology says that Berserker fighters drank a mushroom mixture called ‘butotens’ that increased their physical strength at the risk of insanity.

Doping is now prohibited by most international sports organisations, who consider the use of drugs to be unethical and against the ‘spirit of sport.’

Measures against doping are taken very seriously, as it has been demonstrated by the shock four-year ban that has been imposed on Russia.

Worldwide Anti-Doping Agency Wada found Russia’s National anti-doping agency non-compliant for manipulating laboratory results. This means that the Russian flag and anthem will not be allowed at international events like the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the 2022 football World Cup in Qatar. Russian athletes who can prove they weren’t involved in the doping scandal will still be allowed to compete under a neutral flag.

Russian president Vladimir Putin said the country had 21 days to appeal against the ban and Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev said that although doping problems exist in the country, the ban was part of ‘chronic anti-Russian hysteria.’

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Sweet little girl! Doesn’t realise she won’t be able to drive in a vehicle. Hailing a taxi, flying to another coun­ try. Using anything that has stolen from her genera­ tion! For the rest of her life.

Geoffrey Wilson

Greta Thunberg arrives in Spain She is Amazing xxx

Tina Richardson

Right message, wrong delivery. You need to engage with your audience and achieve buy­in to create change. Sneering and shouting at your audience only appeals to those that al­ ready agree with you.

Brian Willerton

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Due to recent allegations, Prince Andrew was forced to step down from his royal duties. Should he be stripped of his title, too?

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Jeremy Clarkson lashes out

LAST WEEK’S POLL:

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I left school at 15 that was leaving age in Scotland... no choice never passed my 11+... So let her do her thing...We all did... and I certainly did... you old grummpys.

John Mallorca

Royal staff want to ban Andrew If you can’t rely on family who can you rely on.

They may hate what he is being accused of, re­ membering innocent until proven guilty, but he still belongs to the family. I would never do that to any of my family.

Beverley Thompson Attending Christmas Day Church service is something between; him, his God and his Family.

Richard Sweeting

POLL OF THE WEEK

Greta Thunberg… making a difference or a manipulated child?

• Yes, making a difference

• No, she is manipulated

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FOR NEXT 7 DAYS AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You are likely to reveal information unintentionally. You’ll find it easy to charm members of the opposite sex this week.

Have some fun, but draw the line if someone tries to fast talk their way into your heart.

You have to let go of your past if you wish to get out of any sentimental mood that might be hanging over your head.

Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) New partnerships will develop if you join investment groups.

Property investments could be prosperous. You can’t do everything on your own.

Family responsibilities are escalating. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Your home environment may be hectic, which could result in emotional upset if you aren’t well organised. Try not to take everything so seriously. Be sure to find out all you can before you commit to anything.

There might be a problem with a will or with an insurance policy. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Put your efforts into being creative. Don’t give out any personal information that you don’t want spread around. You could lose a good friend because of it. Learn some new skills that will increase your inc o m e . Yo u r l u c k y d a y t h i s week will be Tuesday

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You can’t make things better if you don’t know what to fix.

You may interest people in a s e r v i c e y o u h a v e t o o ff e r.

Wo r k q u i e t l y b e h i n d t h e scenes for best results. Don’t hesitate to look for alternatives that will enable you to raise the kind of donations you need to do the job right. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Your ability to visualise will help you convince others of the possibilities. Insincere gestures of friendliness may be misleading. Spend some time with people who can shed some light on your personal situation. Don’t be too

quick to voice your opinion.

Listen to others carefully. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Those you work with may have little consideration for the underdog. You can raise your standard of living if you pick up some freelance work on the side.

Don’t jump into investments too quickly. Try not to overreact to the loss.

Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Use your energy wisely. You may find yourself in the limelight for the wrong reasons. Someone envious of your popularity may challenge you to a debate. Travel for business purposes may bring the highest returns. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

LOTTERY UK NATIONAL LOTTERY Saturday December 7

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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) You can ferret out secret information if you just listen to what others have to say. Travel will be good if you are seeking knowledge. Minor accidents may occur if you don’t concentrate on what you’re doing. Problems with financial investments could make you nervous. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Changes involving your domestic scene may be unpleasant.

Try to mix business with pleasure while travelling. You can convince anyone of anything. Get your domestic chores out of the way early.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Arguments with children or friends may leave you steaming. You will have excellent ideas and you should be able to help your partner get ahead. Concern yourself with legal matters and formulating contracts rather than finalising your objectives.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) You need to sit back and enjoy.

Things have been moving so quickly that you need to do something physical to release your tension. Unexpected changes in friendships could occur. Make creative changes to your living quarters.

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TIME

Across 1 Neat arrangement for a stake (4) 3 Cooked George caviare in the rectory (8) 9 A bone can keep breaking! (7) 10 Jogs around The Railway Children (5) 11 Reach one's lowest ebb when placed in a dire situation (5) 12 Leave high and dry in London street? (6) 14 Walks in a leisurely fashion and risks losing head (6) 16 A scare involved a top Roman (6) 19 The illusory sight of silver in deep mud (6) 21 Highly regarded after a tedious part (5) 24 Stone and silver devoured (5) 25 Sense confused by church's fundamental nature (7) 26 Ultimate net value needs adjustment (8) 27 Not hard, thus often kept inside (4) Down 1 State: "A Republican state" (8) 2 Time to remove unwanted plants in river (5) 4 Demand payment from poems I reworded (6) 5 Feature of church to change, we hear (5) 6 Leap inside as it's plentiful (7) 7 A language from overseas (4)

8 Build up a team on the radio (6) 13 Treading slippery slope (8) 15 Army unit rebuilt a bridge (7) 17 Catch a ring-leader taking a break (6) 18 Avenge damaged Swiss city (6)

Code Breaker

20 In art, the French are at the ready (5) 22 Some bullfrog natterjacks return for a dance (5) 23 In short, he's a genuine person of wisdom (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 3 represents N and 10 represents Y, so fill in N every time the figure 3 appears and Y every time the figure 10 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 Dwellings (5) 4 Fees (5) 7 Large semi-aquatic reptile (9) 8 Extinct heavy flightless bird (4) 9 Free from danger (6) 12 Pen for cattle (6) 13 Chief or leader (4) 16 Standing out (9) 18 Come or go into (5) 19 Connections (5)

English - Spanish

Across 1 Sutil (6) 3 Pasa (6) 8 Erroneous (7) 10 Valla (5) 11 Coro (5) 12 Creer (7) 13 Bit (piece) (5) 15 Lo siento (5) 20 Manger (7) 22 Deudas (obligaciones) (5) 24 Circus (entertainment) (5) 25 Cojín (7) 26 Pala (6) 27 Tomate (6)

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE

Down 1 Collect compulsively (5) 2 Follow a winding course (7) 3 Be moodily silent (4) 4 Young swan (6) 5/17 Not participate in (3,3) 6 Rise suddenly (5) 10 Small piece of fried or toasted bread (7) 11 Long, slender sword (6) 12 Dense growth of bushes (5) 14 Examines minutely (5) 15 Food served and eaten at one time (4) 17 See 5

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

Down 1 Discurso (alocución) (6) 2 Ass (animal) (5) 4 Espantoso (5) 5 To smile (7) 6 Sobrinas (6) 7 Vestíbulo (5) 9 Nose (5) 14 Rosary (7) 16 Waves (in sea, lake) (5) 17 Especias (6) 18 Enseñar (5) 19 Issue (situation or concern) (6) 21 Sin blanca (5) 23 Beret (5)

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Hexagram

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

ARREAR ASSERT BURDEN DEGREE DESERT DESIGN (10) INCISE IODIDE LEGEND NEEDLE NUTRIA PRETTY REGENT RELOAD RETAIL SCREED STATUE TEEING TRANCE

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Liable 2 Beyond 3 Tennis 4 Comedy 5 Nausea 6 Cringe 7 Shimmy 8 Orange 9 Manage 10 Hurtle 11 Gunmen 12 Gaiety 13 Omelet 14 Fungal 15 Motley 16 Venous 17 Payout 18 Sylvan 19 Clumsy.

Nonagram

Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules?

• The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’.

They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

• Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms.

• No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice.

• No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

Kakuro

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

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

TARGET: • Average: 25 • Good: 35

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

TARGET:

• Very good: 50 • Excellent: 65

SCORING: 4 letters: 1 point 7 letters: 5 points 5 letters: 2 points 8 or more letters: 6 letters: 3 points 11 points

Average: 18 Good: 25 Very good: 36

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Excellent: 47

kiwi critic enol elms neck norm norms rick rice riel rims clone crone leone lone loris once trick trice trim trims tick twice twit twits titmice tits writ wick wits mice mien micro micron mitt mitts role rigs hone hole holm horst hits hist titi togs toms tots swim smirk smog smogs sots stir grit grits grist grists girl giro gits gist gists iron citric most otic osmic omit omits tiro tomtit sirs sigh sits stirs

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION alec alee axel axil axle calm calx ceil clad clam dale deal dele deli dial idle lace lade laic laid lame lead lice lied lime mail male meal meld mild mile ailed calix camel claim clime decal elemi elide excel exile ideal laced lamed limed macle medal aedile calmed ceiled climax decile exiled mailed malice mealie medial claimed decimal declaim exclaim limeade medical climaxed EXCLAIMED

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QUICK Across: 1 Fastened, 8 Again, 9 Roars, 10 Code, 11 Tomato, 13 Legend, 15 Shoe, 18 Teach, 19 Agree, 20 Surprise.

CODE BREAKER

Down: 2 Award, 3 Tiny, 4 Narrow, 5 Drama, 6 Discovered, 7 Calculated, 12 Anchor, 14 Grabs, 16 Harms, 17 Pair.

CRYPTIC

ENGLISH-SPANISH

Across:

Across:

1 Search, 4 Owners, 9 Vault, 10 Own goal, 11 Elevates, 12 Bind, 14 Scared, 16 Hovels, 19 Coal, 20 Fallible, 23 Consort, 24 Pound, 25 Eating, 26 Better.

1 Padlock, 5 Gamba, 8 Cadet, 9 Ternero, Desfile, 11 Ratón, 12 Bicho, 14 Cazar, 19 Yolks, 21 Caminos, 23 A menudo, 24 Cuero, 25 Tasty, 26 Síntoma.

Down: 1 Soviets, 2 Acute, 3 Cottages, 5 Wand, 6 Emotive, 7 Salad, 8 Homer, 13 Collapse, 15 Against, 17 Slender, 18 Party, 19 Cache, 21 Blunt, 22 Torn.

Down:

1 Picado, 2 Dedos, 3 Ostrich, 4 Kitten, 5 Girar, 6 Muestra, 7 Around, 13 Illness, 15 Almacen, 16 Tyrant, 17 Across, 18 Escoba, 20 Study, 22 Nieto.

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QUIZ: TELLING PORKIES 1. According to Mark Twain (and others), ‘There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and...’ what?

2. According to the title of Bucks Fizz’s 1982 UK number one hit single, what ‘never lies’?

3. Anna Anderson (real name Franziska Schanzkowska), who died in 1984, aged 87, was the best known of several impostors who claimed to be Grand Duchess Anastasia, the youngest daughter of whom?

4. Named after an Italian swindler and con artist, what name is given to a form of fraud in which belief in the success of a non-existent enterprise is fostered by the payment of quick returns to the first investors from money invested by later investors?

5. Taken from their 14th studio album Tango in the Night, Little Lies was a UK top five hit single in 1987 for which rock band?

6. What name was given to the fraudulent fossil composed of a human cranium and an ape jaw, allegedly discovered near Lewes in East Sussex and presented in 1912 as a genuine hominid of the early Pleistocene, but shown to be a hoax in 1953?

7. What was the title of the 2002 biographical crime film based on the life of Frank Abagnale (played by Leonardo DiCaprio), who, before his 19th birthday, successfully performed cons worth millions of dollars by posing as a Pan American World Airways pilot, a Georgia doctor, and a Louisiana parish prosecutor?

8. Which American pop-soul duo topped the UK Singles Chart in November 1992 with the song Would I Lie To You? 9. Who are the two team captains on the BBC comedy panel show Would I Lie To You? 10. Who was the author of the 1959 novel, which was later adapted into a play, a film, a musical and a television series Billy Liar?

Not a lot of people know that… in August 2019, the Washington Post claimed that President Trump had made 12,019 false or misleading claims over 928 days

Answers: 1. STATISTICS, 2. MY CAMERA, 3.

THE LAST TSAR AND TSARINA OF RUSSIA (Nicholas II and Alexandra), 4. PONZI SCHEME, 5. FLEETWOOD MAC, 6. PILTDOWN MAN, 7.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, 8.

CHARLES AND EDDIE (Charles Pettigrew and Eddie Chacon), 9.

DAVID MITCHELL and LEE MACK, 10. KEITH WATERHOUSE

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

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Mallorca

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TODAY POLLENÇA

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Sn: Snow

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BIRTHDAYS

BRITAIN’S favourite cooking duo The Hairy Bikers celebrate the simple joys of one pot cooking with over 100 delicious new favourites.

Whether it’s inspiration for supper after a hard day’s work or a slow roast feast for a weekend gathering. From rich and warming tray bakes to light but satisfying salads, these triple-tested recipes deliver on flavour and cut out the fuss.

This is Si and Dave’s most wonderful collection yet, with chapters on breakfasts and brunches, soups and salads, satisfying stews, quick one pot carbs, stovetop suppers, pies and pot roasts, and puds and cakes.

Enjoy savoury classics like Sausage and Bean tray bake and Showstopper Quiche, or the sweet delights of Rhubarb and Orange Crumble and Boozy Syllabub Trifle, there’s so much here to tickle the taste buds.

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Sudoku LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

• Dionne Warwick, Singer; December 12, 78 show, Miranda. Other credits include Warwick came close behind Aretha Franklin as the Hyperdrive, Monday, and Not Going Out. She most charted female singer in America. She was in also starred in the 2015 comedy Spy. partnership with Burt Bacharach and sang with her • Don Johnson, Actor; December 15, 69 Johnson is best known for starring in the TV mother, aunts and uncles as part of the Drinkard Singers from an early age. series Miami Vice, for which he won a Golden Miranda Hart.

• Dick Van Dyke, Actor; December 13, 93 Globe. He also played the title character on the Star of The Dick Van Dyke Show and Diagnosis: Murder, series Nash Bridges. In 2014, he had a supporting role in he won a SAG Life Achievement Award in 2012 and a the romantic comedy The Other Woman. He later starred in HBO’s Watchmen in 2019.

Disney Legend Award in 1998. He starred in the 1964 classic Mary Poppins and was also cast in the film’s • Jasmine Armfield, Soap actress; December 16, 20 sequel, Mary Poppins Returns.

The British actress joined long-running BBC One soap, • Miranda Hart, Actress; December 14, 46 EastEnders, in the role as Rebecca Fowler in 2014. She had been attending Wickford’s Pauline Quirke Academy The British actress became known for starring in her own

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.

for the Performing Arts for two years prior to joining the soap.

• Laurie Holden, Actress; December 17, 49 The horror actress played Andrea in the series The Walking Dead and Amanda Dumfries in the 2007 film The Mist. She also played Adel Stanton in the 2001 film The Majestic.

• Brad Pitt, Actor; December 18, 56 The Hollywood star has played lead roles in Moneyball, Fight Club, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Inglourious Basterds and more. He won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Jeffrey Goines in the 1995 film 12 Monkeys and he also played Rusty Ryan in the Ocean’s Eleven trilogy.

Word Ladder MORE

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Move from the start word (MORE) to the end word (CALM) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.

• 218 BC - 2nd Punic War Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal’s Carthaginian army heavily defeat Roman forces on Italian soil.

• 1287 - Historic flood During St Lucia’s Flood in the Netherlands the Zuiderzee seawall collapses with the loss of over 50,000 lives. Fifth largest recorded flood in history.

• 1488 - Sailing first Bartolomeu Dias returns to Portugal after becoming first known European to sail round Cape of Good Hope.

• 1542 - Newborn reigns Princess Mary Stuart succeeds her father James V and becomes Queen Mary I of Scotland at six days old.

• 1577 - Bon voyage Sir Francis Drake sets sail from England on a circumnavigation of the world.

• 1792 - Right note Ludwig van Beethoven (22) receives first lesson in music composition from Franz Joseph Haydn in Vienna.

• 1812 - La fin The French invasion of Russia, led by Napoleon, officially ends with the French having lost as many as 530,000 people.

• 1903 - First flight The Wright brothers make the first sustained motorised aircraft flight at 10:35am, piloted

by Orville Wright at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

• 1939 - Film premier Adapted from the novel by Margaret Mitchell, the classic film ‘Gone With the Wind,’ directed by Victor Fleming, starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, premieres in Atlanta.

This week in history

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ALCUDIA

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JOKER centres around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone story not seen before on the big screen.

Starring Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, a man suffering from mental illness and disregarded by society. This is not only a gritty character study but also a broader cautionary tale that chronicles his transformation into the Joker. It features superb cinematography against a decaying backdrop with a magnificent musical score and what is tipped to become an Oscar-winning performance from Phoenix.

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A NEW report shows that a high intake of nuts may help protect the elderly from cog­ nitive decline.

A team of researchers in Barcelona examined whether a diet high in nuts might help protect against age­related

cognitive decline over a three­ year period.

A total of 119 participants aged 65 and over with demen­ tia were selected from the InCHIANTI cohort, a represen­ tative population­based study of elderly residents of Chianti,

Italy. Participants were select­ ed based on their nut intake: non­nut consumers and regu­ lar nut consumers (2.9 g/day).

Nut exposure was mea­ sured at the beginning of the study with a validated food frequency questionnaire or

with an analytical tool for the characterisation of phenolic compounds. In addi­ tion, cognitive decline was

BENEFICIAL: Study suggests a diet high in nuts might help protect against dementia. measured using the Mini­ Mental State Examination test.

Researchers found that, from 119 subjects, 38 partici­ pants experienced cognitive decline, 28 from the non­nut consumers group and 10 from the nut consumers group. Nut consumption estimated either by the dietary marker or by the urinary marker model was in both cases associated with lower cognitive decline.

“The use of a panel of metabolites provides accurate

and complementary informa­ tion on nut exposure and rein­ forces the results obtained us­ ing dietary information,” said Professor Andrés­Lacueva, ICREA Academia at the Univer­ sity of Barcelona, Group leader of CIBERFES on Frailty and Healthy Ageing and princi­ pal investigator of the study.

The study was supported and funded by the INC (Inter­ national Nut & Dried Fruit Council) and published in Mol­ ecular Nutrition & Food Re­ search.

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Royalty in Granada QUEEN L E T I Z I A recently travelled to Granada to at­ tend the opening of the ex­ hibition ‘La Granada Zirí y el universo Bereber’ organised by the Patronato de la Al­ hambra, Generalife and the Legado Andalusí.

During this visit, the wife of King Felipe VI was accom­ panied by various authori­ ties including the Minister of Culture and Sports, José Guirao, the president of the Board, Juanma Moreno, and the delegate of the govern­ ment in Andalucia, Lucrecio Fernández.

Malpica has explained to journalists that the exhibi­ tion is based on a “clash of cultures that is normal throughout history” and that it serves as a point of

STYLISH ROYAL: Presides over the opening ceremony of the exhibition.

“understanding between two cultures that have been oblivious to each other.”

Schoolchildren gathered to cheer and welcome the monarch and asked for pho­ tos and selfies with her. For this occasion, the ever­styl­ ish Queen chose to wear a grey Felipe Varela suit fin­ ished off with blue embroi­ dery and matching stiletto shoes.

U p d a t e o n f o o d , d r i n k , e n t e r t a i n m e n t s , w h a t ’s o n a n d w e e k l y h a p p e n i n g s

SOCIAL SCENE Pop star welcomed P O P superstar and actress M ariah Carey has taken to Twitter to thank the city of Malaga for livening up the Christmas lighting of the central Larios street with her well-known festive hit ‘All I want for Christmas is you,’ one of the themes that the town hall has included in the daily presentation of their worldfamous lights backed by seasonal music.

After seeing a video of a fan, on the social media platform, in which you can see part of the Christmas light show of the M alaga capital, C arey commented ‘Gracias, Malagaaa!!!’ followed by heart-eyed emojis. Within an hour the Twitter message had accumulated more than 2,600 likes and exceed-

ed 800 retweets.

Malaga mayor Francisco de la Torre was quick to show his gratitude and tweeted back in both English and Spanish to the star ‘ T hank you @ M ariahCarey for talking about #Malaga! Visit us soon.’ He then went on to offer ‘admiration and affection.’ T he city’s daily shows also feature other musical pieces such as ‘Malaga Canta,’ from the Sierra Blanca-El Romeral Escolania, ‘Jingle Bell Rock,’ by Hilary Duff, ‘En Navidad,’ by J avián, A lex, D avid B ustamante and Academia OT with Rosana and ‘Never Back Down (Battlecry)’ TSFH recorded by the S ofia S ession O rchestra and Choir.

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Beloved by Black Money MONEY laundering is an everyday occurrence in many countries, and Spain is no stranger to these illegal practices. Property is one of the preferred ways to overhaul black money. Professionals in the real estate sector need to be aware of the risks, but the average home owner and buyer should also be informed on this topic.

There are five key points to money laundering in the property sector. To start, any professional who intervenes in a transaction must diligently make sure they are not dealing with illegal money, even if somebody else has already complied with their own checks

before. Both developers and real estate agents would have to notify the tax agency if they detected something suspicious.

A law passed in 2010 for the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, obliges the buyer of a home to justify the origin of the money with which they will pay for the property. Before the sale goes through, the funds must be checked to prevent illegal activities and the Spanish Tax Office would need to be notified in suspicious cases.

When a home is acquired, there is a preventative document which must be filled out and signed. The document will ask for all the

buyer’s relevant information, including economic and professional situation and the origin of the funds. The estate agency would be responsible for checking if the money comes from a checking account of a bank in Spain or from abroad.

All relevant parties in the process must also identify themselves correctly. Developers, real estate agents, commission agents, consultants and even the bank must comply with the identification and the notary must check before any contracts are signed.

Any indication of criminal activity must be communicated to the authorities. Otherwise,

the real estate professional could face heavy sanctions. The fines set by the law can range from €150,000 to €10 million and administrators are considered complicit if they do not alert the authorities, thus being fined and not able to work in the sector for 10 years.

Authorities to be notified include the SEPBLAC, known as the Commission for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Monetary Offences of Spain. The organisation indicates that the Spanish property sector is one of the most deficient when it comes to implementing internal controls for the detection of funds with an illicit origin.

Letting your home - tax tips SOME of you might have a holiday home that you let out when you are not us­ ing it. Others might have bought an investment property as their pension pot and rent out their home full­time. Either way, here are some im­ portant things to think about if you are planning to take in paying guests.

Tax is paid in Spain, irre­ spective of where you have received the in­ come. Additionally, you will need to include the in­ come in your UK Annual Income Tax Return and offset the tax paid in Spain as a credit. Currently, you are able to offset expenses

TAX IS PAID IN SPAIN: Important things to think about. related to the rental in­ come received. Some ex­ penses such as electricity,

water, local rates, commu­ nity charges etc will be proportioned in accor­ dance with the number of days the property has been rented out. Other costs directly related to the income received, like agent commission and cleaning are 100 per cent deductible.

If you let your property you will have to register with the local Guardia Civil and inform them of guests, they will need their full names and passport de­ tails. Although the regis­ tration has to be done in person the notification of guests details can be com­ pleted online.

Recently, Spain intro­ duced the 179 Form to re­ duce fiscal fraud. This form is presented by booking agents who intermediate holiday rentals and report

each booking to the Span­ ish tax authorities and pro­ vide them with details of the property owners, the start date of each booking, duration, details of each guest and rent paid.

This allows the tax au­ thorities to cross­check in their database and pursue any property owner that has failed to declare their rental income.

If you decide to live per­ manently in Spain and rent out part of your residential home or a second property you will need to inform the UK that you are leav­ ing to live in Spain, this will mean you have to re­ port all income to the Spanish tax authorities.

Rental income will be de­ clared in your Spanish an­ nual income tax return.

Note there is a 60 per cent reduction on long lets.

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BARRY DUKE THE title of that 1961 West End musi­ cal has been used to express frustra­ tion and disbelief countless times by folk reacting to events that are so mind­blowingly idiotic that they are enough to induce a feeling that the earth is being spun on its axis by fools and fanatics.

I have used it frequently. And I did so again when I read with mounting incredulity of a war of words that’s erupted in America over a fast­food chain called Chick­Fil­A. First, a bit of background. Chick­Fil­ A was started in 1946 by a fundamen­ talist Christian called S Truett Cathy. It became so successful that it launched a charity that gave bucket­loads of cash to organisations actively cam­ paigning against gays and same­sex marriage.

One of those organisations was the Salvation Army.

The result was that LGBT communi­ ties across America began boycotting what they called ‘Jesus Chicken’ out­ lets, and its premises were frequently picketed by gay protesters and their heterosexual supporters.

Then in mid­November Chick­Fil­A,

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NO SUPPORT: Two participants at Benidorm’s 2018 Pride parade lampoon the Salvation Army. sick to the back teeth of all the nega­ tive publicity it was attracting, an­ nounced it would no longer be giving money to homophobic and transpho­ bic groups ­ including the ‘Sally Army.’

This sent a frisson of horror down the spines of True Believers.

Things then took a really bizarre turn when leading US evangelist Franklin Graham, demanding to know what the hell was going on, called

Chick­Fil­A’s CEO, Dan Cathy, and got an assurance that the food chain ‘re­ mains committed to its Christian val­ ues.’

That, said Mat Staver, head of a far right­wing organisation called Liberty Counsel, was a lie. He bellowed: ‘While Dan Cathy may say the compa­ ny has the same values, the compa­ ny’s statements and actions tell a dif­ ferent story. Franklin, you have done a

huge disservice by not doing more in­ vestigation into Chick­Fil­A’s betrayal and capitulation to the LGBT agenda.’

Others then piled in, claiming that the company had abandoned its reli­ gious ethos. Commentators even sug­ gested that Christians ought now to boycott the company.

I spent a lot of time trying to get to the truth of the matter and discovered that one of Staver’s accusations

against Chick­Fil­A ­ that it had already given money to Covenant House, an organisation he thoroughly disap­ proves of ­ was indeed true.

But what Stavers said about the in­ ternational charity was a blatant lie.

He described it as ‘a radical LGBTQ ac­ tivist organisation that celebrates ho­ mosexuality, transgenderism, and the entire LGBTQ agenda.’

Covenant House is, in fact, a CATHOLIC organisation that does amazingly good work among the homeless. To accuse it of being an LGBT activist organisation is as stupid as branding all Muslims terrorists.

Sure, Covenant House does support homeless gay and transgender people.

It makes no secret of the fact, saying that ‘while Covenant House is not an LGBTQ organisation, any institution serving homeless young adults is aware that anywhere from 20 to 40 per cent of their clients are LGBTQ.’ And why are so many young LGBT people homeless? Because they are generally evicted from their homes by families who fall for the hateful rhetoric spewed out by outfits such as Liberty Counsel.

I stopped supporting the Salvation Army back in the 1970s. Shame it took Chick­Fil­A so long to do the same.

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THE new C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid is the first step in Citroen’s elec­ trification offensive, which aims to provide an electrified offering on its entire range by 2025.

The year 2020 will see Citroen’s transition to an extended range, which will be enhanced by 100 per cent electric offers and plug­ in hybrid offers, in addition to powerful internal combustion en­ gines.

Starting with the New C5 Air­ cross SUV Hybrid, all the new models launched by the brand will feature an electrified version.

Embodying the high end of the Citroen range, the new C5 Air­ cross SUV Hybrid offers an ex­ tended mobility experience for true versatility of use. The plea­ sure of driving in electric mode suited to daily trips, stress­free with 50 kmi range (WLTP cycle), facilitating access to restricted urban areas, combined with free­ dom of driving in petrol engine mode at all times, for longer trips.

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by Nick Fletcher IN recent years French manu­ facturer Peugeot has been transforming its brand image and its latest 508 SW GT is a fine example of what has been achieved in creating a desir­ able up­market model.

The 508 SW estate car ­ a sleek fastback version is also available ­ takes on compa­ rable estate rivals such as the Volkswagen Passat, Ford Mondeo and Skoda Superb and makes a distinct impres­ sion with its stand­out styling, generous standard equipment list and engaging driving dy­ namics.

The SW range starts at €32,431 (£27,630) with petrol,

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Citroen’s electric offensive COMFORT AND FLUIDITY: The New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid.

The C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid, is a Silent Urban Vehicle able to run in silence without vibrations on daily trips, offers exceptional comfort on­board, strengthening the insulation provided by the acoustic laminated front win­

dows, the suspension with Pro­ gressive Hydraulic Cushions® and Advanced Comfort seats, thus recreating the flying carpet effect typical of the older Citroen mod­ els.

This enables all the comfort

and fluidity of electric driving with high torque of 320 Nm in­ stantly available and the linearity of acceleration associated with the ë­EAT8 electrified automatic gearbox. With combined power of 225 hp (180 hp petrol engine,

80 kW electric engine), the new C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid offers high­flying dynamic performance for enhanced driving pleasure.

In its plug­in hybrid version, C5 Aircross SUV is hailed as Best in Class in terms of modularity thanks to the clever storage of the high­voltage battery under the rear seats. There are three in­ dividual same­width rear seats, sliding, removable and tilting, as well as a cargo volume that varies between 460 L and 600 L ­ a record size for the plug­in hybrid C­SUV segment.

Simple and user­friendly, the C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid is a plug­ in hybrid designed to facilitate daily life: simplified and program­ mable fast charging, intuitive and instructional interfaces, dedicat­ ed smart services ecosystem for even greater peace of mind.

Available from €39,950, the new C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid is in line with Citroën’s strategy of proposing offers adapted to dif­ ferent uses in the core market.

Peugeot 508 SW GT

ESTATE CAR: Offers more dramatic styling. diesel and plug­in hybrid ver­ sions in the line­up and my up­ per­range GT test version had a 2.0 litre turbo­diesel unit and eight­speed auto gearbox. With 175 hp on offer, the 0­100 kph time is just 8.4 seconds and top speed 232 kph (144 mph). Av­ erage fuel economy is 17.0 kpl (48.1 mpg) and emissions 112 g/km.

Underway, this model ­ cost­

Facts at a glance Model: Peugeot 508 SW GT Engine: 2.0 litre diesel Transmission: 8-speed automatic Performance: 0-100 kph 8.4 seconds, top speed 232 kph (144 mph) Economy: 17.0 kpl (48.1 mpg) Emissions: 112 g/km

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

ing €45,578 (£38,830) ­ per­ forms superbly, its taut chassis and well­weighted steering pro­ viding a real sporty sensation.

The active suspension is slightly firmer for reassuring cornering composure but it does not compromise ride comfort.

Visually the car offers more dramatic styling not too preva­ lent in the family car sector and its potent stance and eagerly

responsive performance help set it apart from class rivals.

The cabin also has an upmar­ ket look with quality materials, nicely contoured leather seat­ ing and an eye­catching dash­ board which has piano­key switches for main functions and a smaller than usual steering wheel with a digital instrument panel above it.

Standard kit on the test ver­ sion includes 3D sat­nav, smart­ phone charging plate, connec­ tivity features, front and rear parking sensors plus reversing camera, premium audio sys­ tem, adaptive cruise control, lane positioning assist, driver attention alert, electric tail­ gate and cornering headlights.

The 508 SW can comfortably seat five though rear headroom is slightly limited for taller occu­ pants due to the sloping roof­ line. Boot space of 530 litres is very good and expandable to an impressive 1,780 litres by dropping the rear seats.

Competition is keen in the estate car sector but few if any can offer the sheer sporting style and panache of the 508 SW which brings a dash of flair and exuberance to a class mainly noted only for practicali­ ty.

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WEST HAM UNITED took on Lon­ don rivals Arsenal on Monday night at the London stadium.

There was a late team change for Arsenal as Hector Bellerin tweaked a hamstring in the warm­ up, and he was replaced by Ainsley Maitland­Niles at right­back. Sead Kolasinac took Maitland­Niles’ place on the bench.

The teams came out to a full derby atmosphere at the London Stadium as ‘I’m forever bubbles’ rang out around the ground.

The game saw West Ham spring to life early on, Noble and Ander­ son drove down the middle and set up Antonio, who lashed high over the bar. Then they came again and forced a corner down the right. Torreira was smacked upside the head and it was a free kick, though Cresswell took a shot anyway and he hit the post.

It was all West Ham mainly in the first half as Arsenal looked out of sorts and on the 38th minute West Ham struck the first goal of the game when Cresswell won a corner down the left. He knocked it long. Rice flicked the ball towards Fornals, to the right of the six­yard box. He dinked it back in the box ­ Ogbonna wanted it the most, and his desire won out. His header, towards the top left, twanged off Maitland­Niles’

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DERBY: Arsenal burst West Ham’s bubble.

back and into the top right, past the wrong­footed goal keeper Leno.

VAR once again raised its ugly head and it was preposterous. VAR took nearly two minutes to work

out whether Ogbonna had headed the ball onto his outstretched fist, en route to the goal via Maitland­ Niles’ back. It was nowhere near, but it took them about 200 replays to decide.

West Ham pressed for a second goal but just they just couldn’t get it, but trotted off down the tunnel looking fairly content at half time They’re 45 minutes away from a confidence­restoring win. Arsenal

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by contrast look miserable.

With Arsenal doing nothing first half, they suddenly sprung into life in the second. Torreira slipped a pass down the left for Kolasinac to stride onto. Kolasinac entered the box and pulled back for Martinelli, the young man slammed a glorious first­time shot into the bottom right to bring Arsenal level.

Nearly straight after on the 66th minute with Arsenal being a com­ plete shambles less than 10 min­ utes before. They took the lead, and scored a magical goal.

Aubameyang slipped a pass wide right for Pepe, who shuffled into the box, making a little bit of space away from Masuaku, and curled an unstoppable shot across keeper Martin and into the top left! The keeper had absolutely no chance with the shot and Arsenal were in­ to the lead from nowhere.

The scoring wasn’t over ­ just three minutes later ­ Aubameyang back heeled a pass down the right, releasing Pepe into a little bit of space. Pepe checked and chipped a delicate cross back towards the striker, who had kept moving.

Aubameyang bicycle kicked into the bottom right, keeper Martin got a hand on the shot, but could­ n’t keep it out. 1­3 Arsenal.

Arsenal had turned it right round to burst West Ham’s bubble.

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IT’S Liverpool’s league title to lose now as they put away Bournemouth 0-3 and strive on at the top of the premier league.

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Joshua regains world title ANTHONY JOSHUA is again one of heavyweight boxing’s top players after an easy­ points win over Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.

AJ retook possession of his former WBA ‘Super,’ IBF, WBO and IBO belts he lost in June when replacement opponent Ruiz scored a shock seventh­ round KO victory over an under par AJ in New York City.

Joshua left nothing to chance in this return bout, coming in lighter on his feet, popping a stinging left jab on Ruiz and taking advantage of every inch of a huge 22­foot ring.

Ruiz had the quicker hands but his slower feet were un­ able to satisfactorily close the distance on the challenger.

Despite cutting Ruiz over the left eye early on, Joshua nev­ er got greedy, never allowed

micro successes to break his focus. Every solid right hand or left hook he landed was followed up by a skip out of range and back to the jab.

Ruiz’s weight is a point of contention. Coming in at a chubby 20­stone­plus did not help the American of Mexican descent. Entering the biggest stage with a belly draped over his shorts was not a good look. Ruiz finally en­ joyed some success with the left hook in the eighth al­ though his overall joy was short lived as Joshua returned to his range finder to ride the waves and box a safe route home.

Judges Benoit Roussel and Glenn Feldman both scored it 118­110 to the new champi­ on. Steve Gray could only find a single round for Ruiz, hand­ ing in a 119­109 total. Some argued they were too wide.

ANTHONY JOSHUA: His discipline was incredible.

Maybe you could find an ex­ tra round to Ruiz but precious little beyond that. The right man clearly won the fight.

“Andy Ruiz is a real danger and he is very quick and heavy­handed,” said Joshua’s trainer Robert McCracken af­ ter the contest. “There were a couple times Josh went into mid­range and came unstuck but he settled back down in the corner and got back on it.

His weight was great and his jab was tremendous.”

Promoter Eddie Hearn added: “He taught himself to box like that ­ the discipline was incredible. All the things no­one thought he pos­ sessed. That’s because he’s getting better. What heavy­ weight has a resume like him? Give him respect; he has changed the face of boxing. A great individual with a big heart.”

VALENCIA’S Rodrigo scored the only goal as they beat hosts Ajax Ams­ terdam 1­0 on Tuesday to finish top of Champion’s League Group H and knock out the Dutch title winners from this season’s compe­ tition.

The strike on the 24th­ minute from the Brazilian­ born Spain international saw Valencia finish ahead of Chelsea in Group H. Ajax, who had a great run­in last season’s compe­ tition with their giant­slay­ ing run from the early pre­ liminary rounds right through to the semi­final, needed only to draw their l a s t g r o u p g a m e t o a d­ v a n c e t o t h e l a s t­ 1 6 , a l­

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Victorious Valencia

RODRIGO: Scored the only goal.

though Valencia put paid to that whilst they looked flat and lazy going down to the Spanish side, who end­ ed with 10 men after the sending off of Gabriel Paulista in injury time.

The Dutch champions will now drop down to the Europa League after finish­ ing third.

Rodrigo’s strike was the game’s key moment as he buried the ball into the top right­hand corner of the Ajax goal after being lined­ up by a clever dummy from teammate Ferran

Torres, who first made a superb dummy to shoot before passing to Rodrigo, it was a superb goal which totally outfoxed the Ajax keeper and defenders.

It was an unexpected win by Valencia away from home but a fantastic result for Spanish football as the club go through to the fi­ nal stages, although the game was marred by Va­ lencia centre back Paulista getting sent off for an at­ tempted head butt in a scrappy melee deep into time at the end.

VICTORIOUS: Manchester United took the points.

Fans felt robbed MANCHESTER UNITED went to Manches­ ter City for the first Manchester Derby at the weekend which United came out 1­2 winners ­ although City fans thought they were robbed.

Although former Premier League ref­ eree Dermot Gallagher believed that all three penalty decisions made during the derby were correct ­ but agreed the visi­ tors could have seen Andreas Pereira set off as he reviewed the game on TV.

United emerged victorious in their trip across the city to the Etihad Stadium, with Marcus Rashford tucking home from the penalty spot and Anthony Mar­ tial doubling his side’s advantage just six minutes later.

However, City fans were cheesed off that two penalty shouts were turned down by referee Anthony Taylor, as they perceived Fred and Victor Lindelof to have been guilty of handballs.