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26 Dec 2019 - 1 Jan 2020
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ENGLISH TRAVELLER FELL ILL: His dog Luna was cared for by clinic staff. LAST weekend an English tourist, known only as Peter, was travelling through Andalucia in his motorhome with his beloved dog Luna as company. However, the traveller felt very unwell and headed for the Hospital Clinico in Malaga. On arrival, he was immediately treated by the emerg e n c y d o o r s t a ff a n d w a s
admitted to undergo several tests to find out what was happening. Despite his obvious disc o m f o r t , t h e p a t i e n t w a s very vocal about his concerns that Luna had been left alone in the vehicle, that she would n e e d t o b e l o o k e d a f t e r, and that she had no relatives or acquaintances nearby who could help her. To ease his worries the kind staff at the
Safe raiders FOUR men are being hunted after they stole a safe containing gold and silver valued at €100,000. The raiders targeted a central Malaga company specialising in buying and selling coins and ingots. The robbery took place last Sunday night around 10pm. The criminals were in the building for three minutes, during which they managed to enter the block, force the lock of the office and take the safe. “They loaded it into an Audi and three of them left in the car, while the fourth one walked quietly down the street,” according to one source. Things could have been worse - a security company had taken away a large part of the stock on Friday.
hospital agreed to visit the animal, take her out for a walk several times a day, feed her and give her water. As she is 12 years old and has allergies, her caregivers followed the same diet that her owner gives her, based on chicken rice they cooked themselves. One of the volunteers said: “In the hospital, everyone has falle n i n l o v e w i t h L u n a b e cause she is a sweetheart, she is super affectionate”. To reassure Peter while
he was admitted, the volunteers recorded videos and took pictures with their phones on each visit. “The man was very worried, the dog is his life,” they added. The tests determined that Peter had an inflamed gallb l a d d e r, s o h e w a s d i s charged three days later. As soon as he was able to get back on his feet, the traveller thanked the hospit a l s t a ff w h o a t t e n d e d t o him, but, above all, to his dog.
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Benal beer tisanal beer fans. Carramolo, is the first beer of the Benalhop brand, ‘The first beer we have launched is a lager that has fresh touches, which does not carry corn but barl e y, l e s s f i l t e r e d , cleaner and rich in f l a v o u r, ’ G o n z á l e z
explains. In total 1,200 litres have been produced in this first batch, 160 boxes of which a third have already been distributed in just two weeks since its presentation. “We have created our own brand for Benalmadena, such as Gaitanejo in Ardales, and the idea is to sell only here.” CREDIT: Facebook
TWO years ago Juan Manuel González embarked on an idea for a family business t o p ro d u c e h i s o w n craft beer and from that La Caravana was born, a bar in t h e h e a r t o f A r ro y o de la Miel that would end up becoming a meeting point for ar-
GROWING FAMILY BUSINESS: Craft beer bar.
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Safe and found A MAN who went missing on Saturday, December 21 in Churriana in Malaga Province has since been found and retur ned home in a positive turn of events. ‘SOS Desaparecidos’ (‘SOS Missing’) reported that Ruben Castro Morente had been located after Local Police in Arahal received a call alerting to a car off the side of the A92 road. When they approached him, the man was completely disorientated and wearing sports clothes. Police received the call at 5.45 on Sunday after a concerned resident saw Ruben’s blue Renault Megane, which had been driven off the side of the road.
THE sergeant commander of Benahavis’s Guardia Civil post has been convicted of ‘illegally’ letting family and friends off fines and withdrawing complaints against them. He was denounced in 2010 by the Unified Association of Guardia Civil (AUGC) of Malaga, which also filed a complaint against other Guardia offi-
According to officers, the man was trying to walk along the motorway after possibly running out of petrol. Ruben explained that he had left home to do some exercise and had since been going around in circles. He also asked police to call his family and let them know he was okay, as he didn’t have a mobile phone. The family had been concerned as Ruben has an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and needs to take daily medication. Fearing for his well-being, the family filed a missing person report with the National Police, alerting officers to his disappearance. They highlighted that the person had never disappeared on any other occasion.
Guardia guilty cers who did not want to prosecute the sergeant for covering up for people close to him who had reports made against them. The AUGC has criticised the fact that ‘inexplicably’ the Guardia Civil has kept the sergeant in place as commander of the Bena-
havis post since the judicial process began. This, they say, was intimidating for witnesses. Now that the sergeant has been found guilty of malfeasance, the AUGC hopes proceedings against other officers will go ahead.
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A 36-YEAR-OLD man was hit by a car while riding an electric scooter on the main street ‘Calle Larios’ in Malaga City centre. Emergency services were called at 1am on December 23, and transferred the man to Carlos Haya Hospital to be treated for his injuries.
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MEDIUM distance and commuter trains will see prices rise after a five-year freeze in rates, as AVE and longdistance trains will also increase their price by 1 per cent from January 1, 2020. Tariffs, which have not changed since 2015, will increase by 1.1 or 1.2 per cent.
Metro delay THE Minister of Development has confirmed that the drafting of the project to expand the Malaga metro will be done before the end of 2019. However, work to connect the underground metro to the Civil Hospital will not begin until the end of 2021 or early 2022.
No wet wipes C O M PA N I E S A c o s o l a n d Hidralia have launched a new campaign on the Costa del Sol against throwing wet wipes down the toilet, to dispel the false belief that they are biodegradable. Wipes take up to 500 years to disappear and causes serious problems for the environment and sewer systems.
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MARTIN CARPENA sports stadium in Malaga City has become the first pavilion in Europe where food can be ordered through an app during sporting events. The catering company ‘Cota 11’ has launched the new offer that will allow spectators to order food from their seats.
MALAGA sees its best December hiring, as estimates calculate around 2,700 reinforcement workers in total will be hired over the Christmas Campaign. With the 2019 holiday season in full boil, the pull of the commercial and hospitality sector shows results as employment increases notably.
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MADRID: The faint sunlight contrasts greatly with the lights throughout the city at sunrise and dusk.
SOLSTICE SPECTACULAR SUNRISE and twilight at this time of year are very special. The nights get shorter, days are set to get longer and the temperatures in the day start falling. If you have tired of the evenings coming too quick then the winter solstice changes it all. Winter solstice is an annual astronomical phase during which the day is the shortest, making it the longest night of the year. Since the earth is divided into two hemispheres, it occurs twice, one time in each hemisphere.
It takes place when the North Pole is farthest away from the sun. So as the solstice approaches, the daylight hours grow shorter. After the solstice, the days lengthen and nights become shorter. On Sunday in Madrid winter solstice was celebrated in a very original way with their spectacular La Noche de las Velitas consisting of the lighting of lanterns and candles on facades and streets to turn them into a beautiful light show. The whole city participated with handmade lanterns that created a fantastic scene of fire and light.
Safe and secure LOCAL POLICE in Estepona are in the midst of a Christmas campaign to deter thieves and pickpockets. The ‘Safe Commerce’ operation started last week and is being run jointly with the National Police, as is being done in towns and cities all along the Costa del Sol. Extra patrols of uniformed and plain clothes officers are keeping a watch not just on the busy shopping streets, but also on all places where acts and events related to the Christmas season are held, such as occasional markets, where large numbers of people are expected. The campaign will continue until January 7. In addition, this year surveillance will be intensified during the nights in industrial and warehouse areas to prevent theft of goods. There will be another special ‘device’ mounted for Three Kings Day, this time aimed at ensuring the safety of people viewing the parades.
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After the candles were lit came the traditional Novena de Aguinaldos, a religious and festive custom in preparation for Christmas Eve in which everyone gathered around the manger and the tree to pray, sing carols, dance and celebrate. The Colombian Consulate in Madrid was in charge of the organisation of this event and to end the party in style they finished off with an energetic concert by music legend Michi Sarmiento who has continued to make history in Colombian tropical music since the 1960s.
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MALAGA Town Hall has increased aid for non-profit organisations to €1.58 million in 2020. Councillor for Citizen Participation in Malaga Ruth Sarabia, announced the new grants, which amount to 1.24 per cent more than 2019. The objective is to support associations and boost community services that complement help given by the local administration. Malaga Town Hall has a special interest in following the 17 sustainable development objectives proposed by the United Nations. According to councillors, Malaga City is a pioneer on a National level for having all subsidies correctly aligned with the UN and in 2019, the grants subsidised 858 projects. Organisations that wish to apply for aids can do so easily through the electronic platform. A statement released by the town hall highlighted that projects that include a gender perspective or promote environmental awareness will pose an advantage.
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Updated deal NATURGY was awarded the contract for electricity supplier to Marbella Town Hall for 2020 and 2021. The town hall selected the company after deciding it had presented the best proposal, that was in line with the institution’s needs. The project has an estimated value of €3 million and includes the energy consumption of the premises, that amounts to a total of 14 gigawatt hours per year. The multinational firm will carry out the services through its subsidiary Gas Natural Comercializadora SA. Naturgy included energy efficiency improvements in the technical proposal, a fact that helped the company to be awarded the tender. These improvements include monitoring consumption through an electronic platform in coordination with Naturgy. This measure will allow for the town hall’s consumption to be optimised and reduced in the long run.
SEIZED: Thousands of fakes were seized.
STAFF from Scottish company, Pursuit Marketing, who are based in Torremolinos, have made an amazing effort to raise money from Halloween and Christmas for the orphanage Ciudad de Los Niños in Malaga. Office Manager Jackie Dominguez has been the driving force behind this great achievement where they have raised €1,000 by dressing up, selling cakes and carrying out crazy tasks to ensure the children of the orphanage have a memorable Christmas. On top of the
Caring staff money raised every member of the team has bought and wrapped a gift for the children as well as donating toys, ted-
dies and clothes and hoped that their actions would encourage others to give a little to children that do not have a lot. CREDIT: Theresa Godines
NEARLY 17,000 counterfeit items - mainly toys and phone accessories - have been seized from seven warehouses on Malaga’s Guadalhorce industrial park. National Police have arrested three Chinese citizens for crimes against industrial property and four others are being investigated. In an inspection carried out with the Consumer Affairs Department of the Andalucian Government, seven industrial premises and a ‘bazaar’ in Malaga City were searched. As a result of the investigations, National Police seized 7,135 counterfeit toys with well-known trademarks, 8,240 mobile telephone accessories such as cases, chargers, screens, among others, and many other effects of the electronics sector. The three arrested, who are aged between 37 and 43 years old, were in charge of the warehouses. The operation was part of the ‘Safe Commerce 2020’ campaign which was ramped up in the approach to Christmas to protect consumers from shoddy and sometimes dangerous goods, as well as to protect them against fraud.
GREAT ACHIEVEMENT: Staff from Pursuit Marketing.
THE Delegation of Historical Patrimony of Rondeno has announced the actions that will be carried out to solve the problems that have been detected at La Fuente de Los Ocho Caños of Ronda. This is one of the most emblematic monuments of the city, located in the Padre Jesús neighbourhood. Councillor, Ignacio Alonso, has indicated that he has been working on this issue for a month and a half and has identified a breakdown in the pipes of the water supply due to a deterioration that needs a rather delicate repair because of its historical element. It has already been decided how to work on the replacement of the pieces and with all the necessary care to avoid any damage to the stone from such an important source, hoping that everything is fixed at the beginning of the year at the latest, with the eight pipes running. Finally, he has announced that he is al-
Fountain fix ready intervening in another project, the unearthing of the historical tombs located in the neighbourhood of La Planilla which will allow for a recreational space. This space is already being adapted with clearing and replanting, urban furniture elements will be located and, finally, a research project will be launched that will include excavations to be able to study in depth the four dolmens that are there. Credit: Diputacion de Malaga
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EMBLEMATIC MONUMENT: Breakdown in the pipes of the water supply.
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MARINA: Plans for major works to Fuengirola’s port. FUENGIROLA has finally taken the first step towards remodelling its marina two decades after plans were first mooted. The town hall has announced that it is putting out for tender plans for work costing €229,000. This was one of the main items on the manifesto of the governing team led by Ana Mula in the last elections. She says that a revitalised marina would become the “economic engine” of the town due to its tourist and commercial attraction. Mula said: “Today we have
Marina revamp put an end to more than 20 years of blockade and frustration. During all that time, from the successive government teams in which I have been present we have fought for the Junta de Andalucia to allow us to carry out this essential action for the future of the city.” The contract being put out to tender are for a maximum build size of 30,000 sqm, with no resi-
dential development allowed. A concession to run the completed project would last for 40 years, and would be renewable. The contracted company would also have to provide for stabilisation measures for the beaches between the River Fuengirola and the port, on the one hand, and the Arroyo Real and the port area itself, on the other. “This is the first real step to-
wards achieving what we have fought so hard for over the years: a new port for Fuengirola that will be an absolute reference throughout Andalucia. It will be open and integrated with the town and have more berths and more commercial areas that generate employment, as well as large pedestrian areas that allow you to enjoy the sea,” said Mula.
FOR the fourth consecutive year, workers from the Nordic company Sector Alarm, located in Las Lagunas, have managed to collect about 1,000 kilos of food and hygiene products, which have been donated to the Red Cross. The NGO will be in charge of distributing them to the 340 families currently being served in the municipality, who are suffering from economic difficulties. “This solidarity initiative began four years ago. We contacted the Red Cross and asked them how we could help them. We are a company that is committed to our neighbours and our community and we want to help those most in need,” explained Lorena Martinez, head of human resources at the company. Among the foodstuffs the NGO most needed and that have been covered thanks to the donation from Sector Alarm are milk, tuna and oil. “We try to inform all the workers of the food and products the Red Cross most needs. For another year, the employees have been committed to the cause,” said Martínez. For Mijas Red Cross this donation is a great help, especially because, in these times of year, the demand for food and essential products is increasing.
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THE archaeological project of the Roman City of Suel, in Fuengirola, is already receiving the first visits of schoolchildren to l e a r n a b o u t t h e a rchaeological work being carried out. This is an initiative whose aim is to promote the dissemination and knowledge of this work among youngsters from the town. Visits to the site on the slope beneath the Sohail Castle are guided by archaeologists working on the site. The professionals explain the methodology used, the objective of these tasks as well as the historical value of the remains found and those expected to be brought to light. During the three hours workshop, primary and sec-
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Digging up the past ondary school pupils also learn about the working method used by the archaeologists. The objectives of this activity are to learn how to use the archaeologists’ tools, to understand the technical and practical process of an excavation, to know the fundamental characteristics of the physical environment on a historical level and to value the archaeological cultural heritage. The ‘Ciudad Romana de Suel’ project consists of six phases divided into six years. Currently, work is being carried out in the first stage through three surveys in an area of 200 sqm.
In parallel with the excavations at these points, the archaeologists who are working in the area will
carry out consolidation and restoration work on the structures located so far. Work on this first stage of
LEARNING: School pupils being taught about archaeology.
the project will continue until the first quarter of next year, when the stage and the venue for the
Marenostrum international concert series will be set up. This will be done over the next five years until the six phases and the 1,600 sqm planned for the excavations have been completed. This project is being developed through the UTE SUEL (Nerea Arqueología and Alfonso Montilla) organisation and will involve the participation of professors, doctors, researchers and lecturers from different Andalucian universities (Malaga, Almeria, Sevilla and Cordoba) and even international ones, such as the Italian university of Macerata. Archaeologists, anthropologists, biologists, topographers, chemists, architects, restorers, curators and geologists will all take part in the studies.
He also said: “This government team has a clear commitment to the developments in our city, which is why we are going to continue to make progress in improving these residential complexes next year.” With regard to Rio Real, he pointed out that the work will probably be completed by the end of this year or the beginning of next and recalled that with the Development Plan the city council intends to solve the inaccessibility of roads, the deteriorated roads, the lack of road safety, the absence of lighting, defective and uneven pavements and the invasion of vegetation on to pavements.
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€3 million roads scheme THE latest phase in a €3 million plan to improve Marbella’s urbanisations has started in Rio Real. The council is spending €40,000 to improve accessibility and road safety for residents and users of the area. The councillor for the sector, Diego Lopez, visited the site and explained that work should take one month to complete. Lopez added that the work being carried out will improve a 140-metre stretch. Pavements will be improved, kerbs raised, better lighting installed and other improvements made.
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Bouncer brawl TWO bouncers at a cocktail bar in Malaga City have been arrested for breaking a customer’s cheekbone. National Police detained the two men for their alleged involvement in an assault that caused serious injuries to a client’s face.
According to police sources, the bouncers were still working when they were arrested hours after the incident. The assault took place in a bar on Méndez Núñez street. Sources explain that a brawl broke out between two groups of clients and employees intervened. According to the complainants, a man was
attacked by the bouncers, who caused significant facial injuries. An ambulance took the man to the closest hospital, where he was diagnosed with a cheekbone fracture. The victim’s companions, who also suffered minor injuries during the altercation, put in a formal complaint at the National Police station.
CRIME SCENE: The street in Malaga centre where the incident took place.
Lottery letdown THE Spanish Christmas lottery on December 22 left €2.4 million in prizes in Malaga. The result was disappointing for hopefuls in the province, who had been playing for a total of €90 million. Tickets for the most popular Spanish lottery of the year cost €20, with the minimum prize also being €20. The biggest jackpot was claimed in Malaga City, with a second prize win in the Puerta
Blanca neighbourhood. If the complete series of the winning numbers was sold, the maximum prize would amount to €1.25 million. In Ronda and Arroyo de la Miel, two lottery players won the third prize with the number 00750, amounting to €50,000 per ticket. Back in Malaga City, the whole series of fourth prize number 41710 was sold in Calle Granada, a total of €200,000. One last fourth-prize single ticket was sold in Torremolinos, leaving one lucky winner with €20,000.
Touching farewell FRIEN DS and colleagues of an Asturian worker who died in Marbella have said their emotional goodbyes after the devastating accident. The death of Joaquín Gonçalves Cañadas, who lost his life when he was working in a tunnel in Marbella, has been a serious blow for his friends and family. The 40-year-old man was killed after being hit on the head with a drilling machine in the Nagüeles tunnel, on the AP-7 motorway passing through Marbella. Joaquin was a native Asturian but had been
living in Mieres for years. His friends and two children were left devastated by the sudden news. One of his closest friends expressed her sorrow and said that he was the most hard-working person she knew. She reflected on the irony of the situation as she assured that she couldn’t believe he had died whilst working and said one final goodbye to everyone’s ‘little crazy head.’ The funeral was held on Saturday, December 21 at the church of Santa María de Llugo de Llanera in Asturias.
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Stubbed out POLICE have seized €700,000 worth of illegal cigarettes in Malaga and Cordoba. Nine people of Spanish nationality have been arrested during the operation. An investigation started at the end of May thanks to the collaboration of citizens. The National Police were able to unearth a warehouse in the Cordoba town of La Carlota where the majority of the illegal cigarettes, which did not have the corresponding cigarette tax stamp on the cartons, were stored. The Carlota warehouse was considered the main storage centre. Other smaller warehouses were used in the capital of Malaga. As Euro Weekly News understands, nine arrests have been made, for contraband and for belonging to a criminal group, all the individuals arrested were Spanish nationals A total of 184,796 cartons of tobacco were confiscated, estimated to have a retail value of €700,000 as well as another €17,027.22 in cash.
Cash gift PRESIDENT of the CLC World Foundation, Juan Miguel Marcos, presented a cheque for €3,000 to the president of the Malaga Angels of the Night, Antonio Meléndez. This money will be used to buy 1,500 tortillas, which will form part of the traditional Christmas Solidarity Menu, which the NGO distributes to 2,000 families in the province on Christmas Eve.
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THE statistic are alarming, the province is the penultimate in the country, after Granada, with fewer nurses per inhabitant in the whole of Spain and below half of the European average. The European Union has an average of 711 nurses per 100,000 inhabitants. In Spain this ratio drops to 546, in Andalucia to 413 and in Malaga to 328, the worst in Spain, after Granada (325). A recent report, provided by the General Council of Nursing, has shown that Andalucia is among the regions with fewer resources in the nursing sector and within the Andalucian community - all provinces are below the national average and much worse than the European average. The report also confirms that the profession continues to be mainly female. To be precise, 81 per cent of the professionals are women. The College of Nurses of Malaga handles more updated data and shows a slight improvement in the province in recent years, however the outgoing president of the College, Juan Antonio Astorga, points out that though Andalucia has improved, so have other provinces and so the placement at the lower end of the scale remains. The report provided by the General
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TOO FEW: Calls for more nurses for Malaga Province. Council of Nursing admits that there is a ‘positive and continuous evolution’ of the number of nurses in Spain in recent years. Exactly, from 204,485 in 2000 to
266,495 in 2013. But at the same time, it warns that ‘Spanish nursing is far below countries like Slovakia, Cuba, the Czech Republic or Ireland.’
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A spar kl in g EW N Chr is tm as Part y THE E u r o We e k l y family celebrated a fantastic year full of achievements when they came together to enjoy a magical Christmas Party on Friday. The festive spirit was infectious as the team gathered for a fun-filled fiesta at Coast Restaurant and Bar in Puerto Marina in Benalmadena. The stunning venue was transformed into a delightful Christmas Wonderland, and guests were greeted with flutes of Champagne as they arrived. Co-owners Michel and Steven Euesden hosted the merry occasion as the media group came together to enjoy the holiday season. EWN reporters and employees were flown in to the Costa del Sol to enjoy the event and the atmosphere was cheery as the whole team was reunited. To the festive tunes of Duo Zing, who gave a memorable live performance, everyone settled down to enjoy the delicious four-course feast. Drinks were poured, laughter flowed, and nobody could resist dancing along to the wonderful music. A big thank you to Sunil from Metro Group and the team at Coast Restaurant and Bar for their fantastic attention to detail and perfect ser vice. The staff at Coast were attentive and professional, tending to the team’s every need. The special Christmas event was the perfect way to end the prosperous and successful year. Ever ybody enjoyed the get-together as EWN looked back on the accomplishments of 2019 with pride. And, as a new chapter begins, the Euro Weekly would like to wish everybody a Happy New Year!
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Road recovery THE Ministry of Development has announced it will invest €32 million in roads in Malaga Province. The plan for 2020 to improve road infrastructure will begin at the start of the year with six initial projects. Minister for Development and Infrastructure Marifrán Carazo, explained that €22 million will go towards increasing road safety and a further €10 million will be used to repair and maintain existing roads. According to Carazo, the six initial projects will improve travel conditions for 1.2 million people. Among the upcoming improvements, work will be done on the Ardales-Ronda A367 road and the A-356 between Casabermeja and VelezMalaga. The Ministry also highlighted that emergency renovations would be carried out in over 20 municipalities, after roads suffered the effects of DANA back in September.
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Selfie speeder POLICE have located a young man who was caught speeding at 220 kilometres per hour in Marbella. The 21-year-old driver uploaded a video of himself to social media as he sped on a ro ad with an 80 kph speed limit. The video uploaded to Instagram showed the reckless driver speeding in the San Pedro Alcantara tunnel as he returned home from a
party. Guardia Civil managed to track down and arrest the man, who has been charged for committing a crime against road safety. The video exposed the young man, who recorded himself as he exceeded the speed limit by 122 kilometres per hour in a Volkswagen Golf car. The Guardia Civil began to investigate the illegal conduct after being made aware of the recording, which was first uploaded in May.
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Guardia crash A GUARDIA CIVIL vehicle was involved in a traffic accident last Wednesday night after a driver crashed into the patrol car on the Casarabonela road. The incident took place around 10.30pm at kilome-
tre 46 of the A-366. The Benemérita’s officer, who was travelling alone in the vehicle as he was en route to pick up another partner in Tolox to make a combined patrol, suffered a leg wound. According to sources, the occupant of the other vehicle was a foreign national
who crashed into the offroad vehicle of the Guardia Civil, with the impact even triggering the two airbags and causing serious damage. After the collision, the man tried to escape but was chased by the injured officer, who had requested reinforcements.
Roads plan MIJAS Council is seeking to modify its General Urban Plan so it can carry out improvements to a major bottleneck at the access of the A-7 to Las Lagunas. The council has plans to take traffic off the
roundabout at the junction with the Camino de Coin towards the industrial estate by building deceleration lanes that means traffic will be able to connect directly on to the road, by-passing the roundabout. Work will cost an estimated €763,000.
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TWO organisations which specialised in stealing luxury SUVs in less than 29 seconds have been busted in Malaga. Nine people have been remanded in custody including two accused of being Europe’s leading specialists in car theft. Police say the stolen vehicles were sold to drug traffickers based in the Campo de Gibraltar area and to other groups who, after forging their documentation, resold them abroad The network had several garages where they hid the latest tools and electronic devices they used for thefts. Officers of the Guardia Civil and the National Police, say the people arrested in the joint operation are Spaniards, Italians, Bulgarian and Lithuanian and aged between 21 and 55. They are suspected of the crimes of membership of a criminal organisation, theft with force and falsification of documents. Among those arrested are two individuals considered to be two of the greatest European specialists in car theft, with the capacity to steal a vehicle in less than 29 seconds. Seven cars stolen from housing estates in the provinces of Huelva, Malaga and Madrid have been recovered, and numerous electronic materials and specific tools for vehicle theft have been confiscated, as well as a semi-automatic pistol,
various types of ammunition, false State Security Forces and Corps plates, a police flash gun and numerous blank keys, among other effects. Police investigations began in mid-April 2019, after a spike in the number of luxury vehicle thefts was observed in the provinces of Madrid and Malaga. The first information led to the conclusion that one of the most important criminal organisations involved in illicit vehicle trafficking, composed entirely of individuals who had reorganised after leaving prison, could be found behind these events. The investigations determined that this criminal organisation was based in Malaga, although its members moved temporarily to different parts of Spain to commit the crimes, mainly Madrid and the town of Lepe in Huelva. They especially chose luxury housing estates where a large number of luxury off-road vehicles can be found. Subsequently, three garages were located in Estepona, La Caleta de Velez and Algarrobo, all in the province of Malaga, which served to hide the stolen vehicles and the effects they used for the events. Of particular importance was the garage located in Algarrobo, rented with false documentation, where a vehicle valued at €180,000 was recovered. Clues found there allowed the police to find those allegedly responsible for the criminal organisation.
Vicious attack A W O M A N w a s a rrested after she demanded help in a social centre in Malaga and ended up attacking the pol i c e . T h e 3 0 - y e a rold Romanian woman was arrested after becoming agg re s s i v e w i t h s t a ff at the centre and allegedly assaulting police officers. The woman arrived at a community help centre on
Carretera de Cadiz, where a social worker informed her of the procedures to gain access to economic help. The arrestee began to insult and threaten staff, accusing them of racism. According to police sources, a security guard tried to calm the woman, but requested police backup after being unable to do so. When police arrived, they attempted to ask her what had happened, but she continued using an ag-
gressive attitude. On one occasion, she even touched an officer’s face with her index finger, invading his personal space. The woman insisted that she would not leave until she was given money and told everyone they would die soon. Despite being warned that she could incur in a criminal offence, the woman refused to identify herself and began punching and kicking the officers.
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MALAGA City’s budget for 2020 reaches almost €844 million, as the gover nment team disclosed the provisional accounts f o r t h e N e w Ye a r. T h e document includes plans to renovate El Palo and Pedregalejo promenades. Mayor Francisco de la Torre,
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Big budget and local government spokesw o ma n , S u s ana C a rillo a nnounced the budgets, which will
be approved by the majority government of PP and Ciudadanos. The city’s revenues total €845.7
million, 2 per cent more than the past year and the draft budget includes €80.8 million in invest-
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ments. The Mayor was questioned by j our nal i st s about Li m asa, t he public cleaning service in Malaga that will receive €109 million and a new name, ‘Limpieza de Malaga’. The funds will go towar ds new m achi ner y and t he company is expected to be 100 per cent public before mid-2020.
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DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES: Artistic experiences for the family.
Art for kids THE Picasso Museum in Malaga will open during its usual winter hours from 10am to 6pm, with reduced hours from 10am to 3pm on December 31 and January 5, and is closed on January 1 and January 6. Organisers have announced different activities for all audiences to enjoy as a family during the Christmas holidays which started on Saturday December 21 when The Galatea company represent ed ‘Naturalistas en el Museo,’ a work in which the character of a painting escapes and discovers a wonderful garden to share with all the children of the public. The rest of the characters will appear
as puppets, representing each season, for example, in autumn there are dry leaves which dance in the wind and an explosion of colour will come with spring. This activity, with limited capacity, lasts 30 minutes and is free for children accompanied by a paying adult. From Thursday 26 and Friday December 27 from 10am to 2pm, the museum starts up its Art School again. Sculpt, cut and mould ‘an artistic experience to deepen some of the themes shown in the Calder-Picasso exhibition. Registration can be done on the website www.museopicassomalaga.org.
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IRA member ruling R E L AT I V E S o f f o u r British soldiers killed in the July 1982 Hyde Park bombing have just won a High Court civil case against IRA member John D o w n e y. Many British members of the public will be delighted with the o u t c o m e a s t h e y re member the awful bombing attack in London. The Civil Court decision opens the way for relatives of four killed soldiers to obtain damages. The convicted IRA member, in jail on separate murder charges, was found to be an ‘active participant’ in the 1982 Hyde Park bombing, as the high court has ruled in a civil action taken by the victims’ families. Relatives of four soldiers who died in the IRA blast were told that John Downey
was liable for the explosion that killed their loved ones. The families have stated, according to The Guardian, that the ruling meant those who thought they would ‘get away with troubles-related crimes’ should think again. The ruling opens the way for the families to obtain damages and also, possibly to sue Downey. Their civil action was modelled on the case taken by families of the victims of the Real IRA 1998 massacre in Omagh. Though no one was directly convicted with killing 29 people in the Co Tyrone town 21 years ago, families won the right in the high court to sue several men said in court to be Real IRA leaders at the time of that barbarity.
JOHN DOWNEY: Already in jail on separate murder charges.
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JADEN MOODIE: Stabbed nine times.
Teenager jailed for life THE teenager found guilty of killing a ‘loving, caring and bright’schoolboy who was rammed off his scooter by a drug dealing gang and then stabbed nine times, has been jailed for life. As previously reported by Euro Weekly News, Ayoub Majdouline, 19, was found guilty last week (December 11) of the murder of Jaden Moodie, 14, who was left bleeding to death after the horrifying attack in east London on the evening of January 8. Ayoub Majdouline, 19, was among a group who had driven around looking for a rival gang member to attack when Jaden was killed. The 19-year-old has been sentenced to life with a minimum term of 21 years for the murder of 14-year-old Jaden. Harrowing CCTV images show Jaden Moodie fatally stabbed. The footage was played in court and showed Jaden being knocked off his moped by a stolen Mercedes before he is seen lying defenceless in the road. He was then stabbed by a group of people before the Mercedes drove off. The court heard how Jaden suffered nine stab wounds and bled to death in the road as attackers sped away in the stolen vehicle.
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NEW CONNECTION: Etihad Airways has announced that next year there will be a new flight to Malaga from the UAE.
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ETIHAD AIRWAYS has announced that it will launch new seasonal flights to Costa del Sol’s Malaga, in response to the increasing demand from customers in the UAE. In a statement from Robin Kamark, the Chief Commercial Officer for Etihad Aviation Group, he said: “Malaga has been on our wishlist for some time and we are tremendously pleased to announce summer season services to the Costa del Sol, a region which for decades has been popular with travellers from across the UAE. This will be the only service between the UAE and the main gateway to Andalucia. “ To g e t h e r w i t h M a d r i d a n d Barcelona, Malaga will be Etihad’s third destination in Spain, further boosting our successful operations to the Iberian Peninsula.
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MODIFICATION APPROVED: Access link to Las Lagunas.
Remodelling link THE council of Mijas has approved the modification of the General Urban Planning Plan to carry out a future remodelling of the access link to Las Lagunas from the Mediterranean Highway A-7. This operation will involve an investment of €763,000. “With this procedure, we started the actions to expand the entrance at the point that overlooks the Camino Viejo de Coin and that brings together a large flow of vehicles every day. We are going to execute new branches that relieve traffic in the area where there are very busy commercial and residential areas.” Thus, the modifications are made on a popular road link in the town that joins the A-7 in its access to the A-7053 and Las Lagunas as well as the neighbouring municipality of Fuengirola, where regulation is necessary in order to guarantee the road safety of the link.
PALOMA DE BENALMADENA PARK, one of the most impressive green areas of the entire Costa del Sol, will be the scene this Saturday, December 28, of the Christmas edition of its already famous bazaar. You can find products from different sectors, such as fashion, accessories, crafts and decoration. After the success of the past editions, Cotter Communication returns to organise the bazaar, this time with a Christmas theme. It is a pioneer event inside Parque de la Paloma, the perfect environment to spend the day with family or friends, and to find the latest gifts for Christmas Eve and Reyes. It will feature 10 exhibitors and in it you can acquire the latest trends in fashion and accessories, perfumery and even paintings with crystals, a wide variety of products to spend the day of Christmas shopping in a
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“The new flights will be operated by our next-generation 787 Dreamliners, ensuring we provide the best product and service to our customers heading on business or on holiday.” Etihad Airways is renowned for its first-class service on-board, where the new travel routes will be made by a 3-class version of t h e B o e i n g 7 8 7 - 9 D r e a m l i n e r, which features eight private suites, 28 business studios and 190 economy smart seats. The introduction of this specially equipped aircraft will not only travel between southern Spain and Abu Dhabi from June 26 to September 13, 2020, but to destinations on Etihad’s global route network. Over the past few years, the number of visitors from the UAE to Spain has been steadily rising thanks to a successful visa waiver programme introduced for UAE nationals.
How bazaar CHRISTMAS THEMED: Fashion, accessories, crafts and decoration. unique place. The event will take place from 11am to 6pm, next to the entrance to Camino del Prado. The Cotter Communication agency, organiser of iconic markets such as the Mercat de Colón in Valencia, the Muelle Uno in Malaga or the Mª Luisa Park in Sevilla, is re-
sponsible for coordinating this event in the Paloma Park, which will be held the second Saturdays of each month, except in case of rain that would be postponed to the following Saturday. The first edition of 2020 will be on Saturday, January 11, to start the year in the best possible way.
Help travels IT is certainly a drop of water in the ocean of African needs, but it has benefited 102 people: those who have joined the humanitarian mission of the Foundation Surgeons in Action in collaboration with the Scalpel Solidarity Association. A total of nine health care workers have operated for a week in Uganda for people without resources. Of these, four came from Malaga. The group departed from Malaga air-
port. After three flights and 12 hours on the road, the team arrived in Kamatur. That same day, after their arrival they selected the patients to operate. These expeditions have local coordinators who previously organise the mission. On this occasion, in addition to working, the nurses were able to attend the wedding of one of the team’s Ugandans.
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THE Guardia Civil has uncovered an international network making millions every year out of bringing contaminated Japanese clams into Spain from Portugal. Acting under the coordination of Europol, the Guardia’s Operation Txuspas led to the seizure of 38.5 tonnes of dodgy clams, €80,000 in cash, and the arrest or investigation of 39 Spaniards and four Portuguese nationals. Investigators also discovered a clandestine clam nursery, where the clams from Portugal were kept. The Guardia’s SEPRONA Nature Protection Service first launched the investigation last year after 17 reported cases of food poisoning in diners who had eaten in various restaurants in Cantabria and Asturias. It became clear there was an organised gang dedicated to illegally fishing for the clams in Portugal, which they then sold to Spanish hatcheries. They used two entry routes into Spain to get the clams to end destinations in
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Dodgy clam bust Huelva and Cantabria. After a quick purification treatment via the circulation of clean water, which the Guardia made clear was not sufficient for complete purification, the clams were put on the market through links with traders. The investigations also revealed the individuals responsible for the hatcheries mixed the ‘intoxicated’ clams with ones acquired legally and used false documents from Portuguese estuaries to make it difficult to trace their origin. Although the companies under investigation concentrated their activities in Spain, all the suspect shellfish came from the Portuguese coast, hence the investigators worked alongside the neighbouring country’s ASAE Food Safety Authority, which in October frustrated the criminal organisation’s at-
tempt to get 2.5 tonnes of clams into Spain. The Guardia revealed that most of the individuals who had collected the seized clams were Eastern Europeans with very little money.
The main players and those responsible for transporting the catches were detained in Spain and Portugal. Sales of the contaminated clams were detected in shops and restaurants specialising in
seafood, who were not aware of the real origin. Investigators estimate the organisation made annual profits of more than €9 million. They put the amount of illegal Japanese clams re-
WARNING SIGN: The Guardia launched the investigation last year after 17 reported cases of food poisoning.
ceived by the 11 Spanish companies under investigation at in excess of 1,000 tonnes.
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Belgian killer caught SPANISH police have arrested a fugitive killer who fled from Belgium to escape a 15-year jail sentence for manslaughter. Kevin De Cooman, who is Flemish, was arrested in Torremolinos, Belgium’s Federal police have announced. Despite the seriousness of his charges, De Cooman had been allowed to walk free from a court before his summons to jail as he was not thought to be a flight risk. He had been found guilty of shooting dead a friend, Frederik Heyvaert in 2015. He then hid the body in his van
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ARRESTED: Killer was found in Torremolinos.
and it was only discovered by police several months later. Initially De Cooman told police that Heyvaert had committed suicide, but later changed his story to say he had accidentally shot him while showing him the gun. On his disappearance De Cooman was added to the
Most Wanted List in Belgium in November when police suspected he had fled abroad after he failed to show up to serve his prison term and following reports that he no longer had a fixed address in Belgium. A European Arrest Warrant was issued and he was tracked to the Costa del Sol.
Squatter slayer NATIONAL POLICE have made an arrest after finding a deceased man in an abandoned house In Torremolinos. Officers arrested a 50-year-old man of Moroccan nationality in relation to the death. The victim presented a significant head injury, leading police to suspect foul play. According to information released by news agency Efe, the two men were squatters in an abandoned house in Torremolinos. After the alarm was raised, officers found and arrested the alleged aggressor, who was still on the abandoned premises where the events took place. Post-mortem results will reveal if the head trauma was ultimately the cause of death.
Donating blood in Spain LIVING in Spain can bring with it an array of issues which may not have been encountered when living in the UK. There are lots of things to consider, and we are here to help try to make the transition and life in Spain a little easier by compiling a series of helpful facts and figures relating to a variety of topics. In Spain, Blood Components and Services are provided by 17 Regional Blood Transfusion Services. Despite their autonomous operations management, every regional service is fully incorporated into a unique and common Public National Health System, supplying a cohesive blood transfusion care to all citizens, residents, and visitors in Spain based on 100 per cent voluntary and non-remunerated blood donation. For more general information, visit www.msps.es. Anyone who has lived continuously in the UK between 1980 and 1996 (a minimum of one year) will not be able to donate blood in Spain due to the risk of transmitting mad cow disease. Similarly, there are restrictions if you have received a blood transfer in the UK. However, each region may have different rules about donation. Call the donation helpline on 935 573 500. Alternatively, visit www.donorsang.gencat.cat to find out if you are eligible. If you are eligible, you can give blood at your local hospital, or via the Spanish Red Cross (Cruz Roja) at one of their clinics, or in one of their mobile units. You can check dates and locations by visiting www.donarsangre.org. A donor card is not necessary to give blood. On the first visit you will have to provide DNI, NIE, passport or a driving licence. If you are already registered in the Blood Bank, you only need a donor card or a document with your name and surname. The process of blood donation takes just 10 minutes in which 450 ml are collected (equating to 10 per cent of the total blood circulation of an adult person). Despite huge technological advances, the only way for hospitals to obtain blood is through the generosity of the public. The blood is carefully screened for disease to make sure it is safe. After a tattoo, you must wait four months to be eligible to donate. After surgery, the exclusion period will depend on the type of intervention. After minor surgical procedures, you cannot donate blood for seven days or until you are fully recovered. After undergoing major surgery, you will not be able to donate blood for four months. The rarest blood type is AB, present in 1 per cent of Caucasians, according to research by the America Red Cross. Blood transfusions are carried out daily in Spanish hospitals with more than 6,200 patients being given them, of whom almost a quarter are fighting cancer and a similar figure receiving transfusions during or after surgery. Spain has around two million donors in total, but needs closer to four million. 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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SCAM: National Police made two arrests (file photo). POLICE have arrested the owners of two old people’s homes in Burgos, Spain, for a €3 million inheritance scam. National Police, who launched an investigation with the Tax Agency, say that the two arrested people used deceit to inherit the assets of their residents when they passed away. Taking advantage of the physical and mental deterioration of the elderly people they cared for, they managed to appropriate all of their assets. In addition, they named their victims as administrators of companies they had formed as part of a complex business network with the main purpose of seizing their patients’ inheritance. At the time of their arrest, the people under
investigation had 30 properties in their name homes, warehouses and various rustic estates located in the province of Burgos and in other areas of Spain - acquired fraudulently from their deceased patients. The two people have been arrested as alleged perpetrators of the crimes of fraud, misappropriation, false documentation, crime against moral integrity and money laundering. The investigation began earlier this year when agents learned that a number of people might be cheating a multitude of elderly but wealthy people. Investigators found that the arrested not only appropriated properties, but also all kinds of family effects such as jewellery, works of art, furniture and even photographs.
Speedy thefts A MOTORBIKE or moped is stolen every eight minutes in Spain, but some models are more likely to be pinched than others, a new study shows. The Rastreator report concludes that thieves prefer the models which are the biggest sellers so they can get money for them more easily. Also, that very often robbers take the stolen wheels apart and either get cash for the pieces or use them for other motorbikes. Top of thieves’ hit lists are motor scooters, Rastreator says. N ext in popularity are sport models of between 600
and 1,000cc as the parts can easily be sold individually and because they fetch a good price. Barcelona is the Spanish city where there are most motorbike and moped thefts, followed by Malaga and Madrid. By region, Cataluña is by far and away the most likely part of the country for two-wheeled rides to go missing, accounting for 87 per cent of the total robberies. Madrid comes in second on 7 per cent, followed by Andalucia and the Valencian Community on 2 per cent apiece, while 1 per cent of thefts are in Murcia.
The statistics also show that the worst month for motorbikes and mopeds to be nicked is July, on 16 per cent of thefts in a year, followed by April at 13 per cent. The Interior Ministry identifies the most typical profile of this kind of thief as a young man aged between 20 and 27 acting in a gang with between four and 10 members. Robberies tend to be carried out in three stages: first locating and keeping watch on a vehicle, second loading it onto a van, and third taking it to a warehouse or workshop to be taken apart for pieces.
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Six times limit THE driver of a large tanker lorry who was spotted zigzagging across the A-7 motorway in Marbella was six times over the drink drive limit. The Guardia Civil say he was putting other road users “at great risk” and had several narrow escapes. He swerved from one lane to another and repeatedly hit the central barrier. When they tried to flag him down, he ignored their instructions, officers say. Once the officers managed to intercept and stop the lorry at Puerto Banus, the driver was tested for alcohol giving a result of 0.97 mg/l of alcohol in exhaled air, six times the rate allowed for a professional driver (0.15 mg/l). The lorry driver’s reckless driving caused hold-ups of about seven kilometres on the A-7 dual carriageway, in the direction of Cadiz. The 46-yearold driver has been charged with driving under the influence.
Hospital turmoil MORE than 500 nurses working in the Regional Hospital of Malaga have signed a document to demand a change in management due to the group’s exhaustion. The petition was reported by the Nursing Union, that stated that 35 per cent of the workforce has had their working hours reduced. They added that another 50 per cent of health workers are on sick leave for more than a month and replacements haven’t been hired to cover them. The Union stated that the collective could understand the ‘enormous difficulty’ of managing unexpected contingencies, but denounced the situation as it makes nurses’ work impossible. Nurses are forced to devote a large part of their time to solving these situations instead of caring for patients.
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Air traffic SEASONAL HIGHS: There were 5,675 flights with 919,052 seats available. MALAGA-Costa del Sol airport plans to operate 5,675 flights with 919,052 seats available from December 20, until January 7. The days with the highest air traffic during Christmas in Malaga will be on Sunday January 5, in which this infrastructure plans to manage 357 and 353 flights, respectively.
The airlines will offer the largest volume of seats in connections with Malaga on Sunday, January 5, with 57,548; on Sunday, December 29, with 57,390; and on Saturday, January 4, with 56,437. As in previous years, December 25 was one of the days with the lowest air traffic at Malaga airport, with 152 flights and 22,362 seats booked. In the last days of 2019, traffic will range between 224 flights and 36,323
seats on December 31 and 351 journeys and 57,390 seats on Sunday December 29. At the beginning of 2020, the busiest day will be recorded on January 5, with 353 landings and takeoffs and 57,548 seats, and the day with less traffic will be on Tuesday January 7, with 241 operations and 38,064 seats offered. The airport has maintained the upward trend in the number of travellers during 2019.
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Community Law Corner By José Luis Navarro Solicitor for Intercala Administration
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What you can do about excessive noise EXCESSIVE noise for some is becoming one of the more an noying aspects of modern liv ing. Noise all day then even
more annoying, noise at night. That excessive noise can be detrimental to your health and wellbeing is well docu mented but what can be done about it is not so well known. When noise can and cannot be made is regulated, as are noise levels. So in theory no home should suffer from ex cessive noise. The maximum level of noise from an exterior source that is audible for exam ple inside a bedroom, is 25 decibels. However ‘25 decibels’ does n’t mean very much to most people. In itself this regulation is not that useful and many people will live with noise well in excess of this level without realising it. So if a complaint is to be made, a decibel report measured at a specific time of the day or night will document any noisy situation quite clear ly. Most town halls will have byelaws specifying how much noise is acceptable and when.
Few people mind the occa sional birthday party or a New Year’s Eve celebration but overall the peace and quiet of a neighbourhood, especially in residential areas, has to be re spected. Even for an ongoing barking dog, the Local Police can be summoned and asked to resolve the situation. In more serious situations, ongoing disruptively noisy neighbours should the com munity approve a legal action, may find themselves in court and even be prevented from using their home or business premises for up to three years. If the noisy miscreants are ten ants, the judge could annul the letting contract and order an eviction. Even in town there are rules and limits. Commercial premis es requiring a municipal licence are usually restricted in their operating times. If bars, dis cotheques, workshops or fac tories abuse the situation and
do not close on time or create excessive noise they can be re ported to the town hall and when needed may have to fit soundproofing. If the noise really becomes unbearably excessive, then un der Article 325 of the Criminal Law it could be considered to be a criminal offence. However this is only usually pursued in very serious cases and general ly speaking, claimants only have to ask the town hall to ap ply the municipal regulations to the offending business. However if the town hall fails to do this, then the claimant can take the town hall to court and the court should order the regulations applied. Where the offending noisy business is located in a premis es belonging to a community of owners, Article 7.2 of the Law of Horizontal Property allows the judge to close the business down. When not, the civil code allows the claimant or
claimants to pursue their case against the business in the civil courts. In addition to petitioning the court to dampen down the noise, in some cases it is also possible to seek compensation for moral damages resulting from the suffering inflicted dur ing the period when the noise was excessive and illegal. It is not always straight for ward. Often the noise problem comes not from an actual busi ness but from the people going in and out of it. At night when a city centre is hustling and bustling it is often hard to at tribute the disturbance to just one business, in this situation the complaint then has to be against the town hall itself. If in doubt seek legal advice. We wish the best of Sea son’s Greetings and a Happy New Year to all our readers and if you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party, remember to keep the noise level reasonable.
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Occupational Centre party Director of the centre, Ángel García, explained that the Christmas party is the culmination of the period of greatest activity of the various workshops which cover bookbinding, industrial handling, gardening and industrial cleaning. All of those who take part in the work receive payment which gives them a source of useful income. The mayor and the councillor spent some time chatting with those enjoying their Christmas party. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena
THE mayor of Benalmadena, Víctor Navas and the councillor for Education, Elena Galán, made the annual visit from the mayor’s office to attend the Christmas party at the Municipal Occupational Centre, which currently welcomes 53 people who have some form of intellectual difficulty. The mayor was very impressed with the work undertaken by the staff at the centre which not only encourages the development of their clients but also acts as a real support for their families.
WINTER CUP: Launch of the tournament. and Betis and there will even be a team from Japan joining in. The council is delighted that On Sports chose to return to Benalmadena for another year as it confirms that the town offers a great deal to those interested in
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WELCOMING: Music was enjoyed by all.
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THERE is some very good news for Benalmadena hoteliers as more than 500 sporting youngsters, coaches and player’s families will be spending at least three nights in the town taking part in the On Sports Andalucia Winter Cup 2019. This news was confirmed by councillor for Sports, Joaquín Villazón and the general director of On Sports Consulting, Miguel Vílchez who advised that the tournament would take place from December 27 to 29. Teams competing consist of youngsters aged from six to 14 with a number of local sides taking part as well as visitors from the junior teams of Malaga, Valencia, Atlético de Madrid, Granada
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DONATION: Presentation of the 800 plush animals. ONCE again, local water company Emabesa has donated 800 cuddly toy animals to be given to local children during the Three Kings procession in the New Year. The toys were formally handed over to the Benalmadena Council represented by Councillor Pilar Ramírez by Emabesa head of general
services Eduardo Gómez as a gesture of the company’s support for the children of the town. The Three Kings will be handing out the toys to children all along the route of the procession which will include Arroyo de la Miel and the councillor promised that this would be the usual special day of fun and excitement for all involved.
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SLIPKNOT: Dressed to thrill.
Metal Paradise Festival 2020 AFTER two days of rock, headlined by Ritchie Blackmore in 2019, next year, Fuengirola will get just that bit darker and heavi e r w i t h t h e t w o - d a y M e t a l P a radise Festival, part of the Marenostrum series, on August 14 and 15. There is a very strong line-up of rock, metal and thrash bands with more than 20 bands due to perform on three stages overlooking the sea. The very popular but somewhat enigmatic Slipknot will be the headline band and are stopping off in Fuengirola as part of a European tour and for those who haven’t seen them, each member of this very heavy American band wears a grotesque mask. Since they were founded in 1995, they have released just six albums, the latest be-
ing ‘We are not your kind’ and have sold some 20 million in all, so are certainly a musical force to be reckoned with. Also confirmed as appearing are the legendary British band Saxon who have now been playing for more than 40 years and have released 22 albums, having recently revitalised their careers across Europe although they never broke big in America. Other bands announced include from Poland, Behemoth and Decapitated, from Switzerland Eluveitie, thrashers Destruction from Germany, Welsh reggae metal band Skindred and Andalucian heavy metal band Saurom. With plenty more bands due to be announced, tickets costing from €59 will be available to purchase from Friday December 27 at www.metalparadisefest.com or we gow.com.
Works to speed up IF you are thinking of having any building work done to your private residence or business property and you live within the Fuengirola municipality, it might be just that bit easier to get started now. A unanimous decision was made to scrap the need to obtain a formal building licence if the work is to cost €30,000 or less before IVA and instead you can simply submit a statement online detailing the work (and
proving agreement from any third party who might be affected by the work). The reasons for this decision are threefold, firstly it will make life easier for someone who wants to have work done, secondly it will cut down queues in the planning office and thirdly, by speeding up the process, it will help building companies by increasing the availability of work. This could be of great benefit to businesses that
want to make some changes to their establishments and will no longer have to suffer long bureaucratic delays, provided that there is no change of use. There will still be a number of formalities to be completed online, but the bulk of the documentation will be completed by the builder rather than the householder. This should all be approved by Malaga Province within the next 30 days.
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GOODWILL: The Rotary International symbol.
Advancing goodwill
MEMORABILIA: Some models can cost a fortune.
tion and a true representation of the history of modern movies with special appear-
ances from a Gremlin or two, Terminator and even Nosferatu.
THE new Rotary International club will be located east of Marbella and membership is open to English-speaking professional and business people and those interested in fellowship and contributing to improving surrounding communities. Rotary International is an international service organisation whose stated purpose is to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. It is a non-political and non-religious organisation open to all people regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, or political preference. There are 35,000 member clubs worldwide, and 1.2 million individuals, known as Rotarians. For more information contact: rotarymarbella.east@gmail.com.
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THERE will be an unusual exhibition in Benahavis village in the council offices which is dedicated to figures associated with different types of movies. It runs until January 7 and will be an interesting place to visit for any film buff, especially younger ones who are on holiday and are getting bored. There is a huge market in licensed memorabilia from films, especially those associated with Horror, Science Fiction and Super Heroes, so expect to see R2D2 and other Star Wars favourites as well as a selection of X Men, Marvel Heroes, Superman, Spiderman and members of the Fantastic 4. There will also be some more gruesome exhibits such as Frankenstein, Scarface, Regan from The Exorcist and some unexpected such as Cornelius from Planet of the Apes and Igor from Young Frankenstein. This is a whole world of the imagina-
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Licensed movie figures
A MIX: Showing off the first of the new vehicles.
Motoring on MARBELLA Council has budgeted to spend â‚Ź350,000 in renewing the Local Police fleet during 2020, and will obtain a mix of electric and hybrid vehicles to show its commitment to the environment. This is part of an ongoing plan to make the local force more efficient and to make the city even safer for residents and visitors. In 2020, the council will replace 26 of its older vehicles and the first investment will pay for the leasing rather than purchase of 10 new vehicles as this is considered to be more economically prudent especially in terms of in-
surance and maintenance. They will also purchase 10 new motorbikes for the force and will be adding new vehicles for the civilian units as the year progresses. In addition to the recently opened new control room, recruitment is taking place now for 11 additional officers and then a further 33 will be appointed later in the year. The head of the Local Police has confirmed that as the total fleet consists of 45 vehicles, most of which only travel within the boundaries of the city, the replacements will be mainly hybrids which will operate efficiently within the city.
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THE Gibraltar Government has filed a criminal complaint against four leaders of the Spanish political party VOX in accordance with Article 510 of the Spanish Penal Code which deals with offences of incitement to hatred. In the complaint, the Government brings to the attention of the Spanish prosecutors a long list of statements emanating from a number of leaders of VOX which it claims, reveal a clear strategy of disparaging Gibraltarians and their institutions in a manner which appears designed to create an atmosphere of hatred among Spaniards towards Gibraltarians. As recently reported in Euro Weekly News, the leader of VOX in La Linea de la Concepcion, resigned accusing the national party leadership of fomenting hatred against Gibraltar. Now, the Government com-
INVESTIGATION: Chief Minister Fabian Picardo leads fight against alleged hate crime.
plains that some of the online comments provoked by statements made by VOX and its national leaders have specifically urged violent action against Gibraltar which should be considered as hate crimes. The Gibraltar Government has publicly said it is mindful of a long and dark history in Europe where minorities have been targeted by extremist political ideologues. The outcomes of some of those campaigns of hatred are an indelible blot on European history and the Government says it will leave no stone unturned to ensure that the promulgators of anti-Gibraltarian hate are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The Government has asked the Spanish prosecutors to investigate the online group, ‘Gibraltar: Español,’ a social media group which disseminates allegations against Gibraltar and which has been an avid outlet for antiGibraltarian propaganda of VOX.
THE last few weeks have been busy ones for Gibralt a r c h a r i t y a s f i r s t l y, f o r eight days, a series of Christmas events took place in Ocean village in order to raise funds for
Wobbles Children’s Charity. There were some very special visitors including Elsa, Anna and Olaf from Frozen, Captain America, Spiderman and Iron Man
who entertained and danced with the crowds of excited children. Santa Claus was there to welcome youngsters to his Grotto and there was a Fest i v e Tr e a s u r e H u n t w i t h Mickey and Minnie Mouse, aided by Catboy and Spiderman. The Christmas Market sold a selection of tasty treats and unique gifts, with stall rental income being donated to the charity.
A total of £2,200 was raised and Frankie Hatton, founder of Wo b b l e s thanked all who helped generate this money and confirmed that it would all go towards making children in Gibraltar happier. Then, at the same time, the third annual Christmas gift campaign was underw a y a t t h e Wo r l d Tr a d e Centre and workers there and members of the local community donated no less
Caption: 480 Christmas gifts
All in a good cause PRESENTS: Given to under-privileged children.
than 480 wrapped presents to be given via the Youth Service Gibraltar to under-
privileged children to make their Christmas a happy one.
Elderly visits WITH a very large population of elderly people, many in the 90’s and even over 100, there has been for some years a need for supervised care and this is mainly undertaken at Mount Alvernia old people’s home. Recently there have been other, smaller homes opened due to the in-
creasing numbers who need some assistance, but Mount Alvernia remains the largest and most populous of the residences. The Minister for Health and Care, Paul Balban, has officially opened the Christmas grotto at the home which is an annual favourite, enjoyed by residents, families and friends
alike and it is the culmination of a year’s work carried out by the residents during their daily sessions with the Activities Team. These activities promote physical skills, many of which have been newly-acquired in older age and which are greatly therapeutic to the residents of Mount Alvernia.
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A CYBER attack at Justus Liebig University (JLU) Giessen meant 38,000 students were asked to queue in person for a new email password, and pro vide proof of identity in person because of ‘legal re quirements.’ Germany’s Research Centre for Cyber Security is assisting an investigation.
Swine fever THE deadly pig virus is reportedly homing in on Eu rope, threatening to end boom times for German hog farmers. German hunting dogs are now being trained to sniff out dead wild boar and authorities
MEASURES: German authorities are urging motorists not to throw ham sandwiches from their cars to tackle swine fever. are stockpiling electric fences along the eastern frontier to thwart African swine fever.
BELGIUM
Winter tents
Air pollution
CARDBOARD tents are being handed to the most needy in Belgium this winter. NGO Cultures and Communications distributed 100 ‘OrigAmi’ tents at the beginning of No vember, and has issued a call it wants to give out more, having set a target of 500.
ONE in three new cases of people who de velop asthma under the age of 18 in Bel gium is due to the bad air quality, according to the Independent Health Insurance Funds. It surveyed 441,696 of its members aged two to 18, and found 12.9 per cent were taking asthma medication.
DENMARK
FRANCE
Asylum requests
Pension pledge
DENMARK’S Refugee Appeals Board denied asy lum requests by three Syrian women, arguing they didn’t face any individual dangers in returning to their hometown of Damascus, the Syrian govern mentcontrolled capital. Human rights and refugee advocates, however, condemned the decision.
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron has pledged he won’t abandon his government’s controversial pension reforms but is open to compromise. Macron spoke of a “possible improvement around retirement age,” which in the reform will be pushed to 64, from 62, for workers retiring on a full pension.
US Consulate
Dirty war
DENMARK has approved the establishment of a US consulate in Greenland, an autonomous part of Denmark, four months after rebuffing US President Donald Trump’s idea of buying the island which stunned Copenhagen, causing a diplomatic spat.
AN exArgentinian police officer who worked at the Sorbonne has been extradited by France to face trial over the disappearance of a student dur ing the 1970’s ‘dirty war.’ Mario Sandoval, 66, is ac cused of being a notorious torturer of the era.
NETHERLANDS
Equality failure
Toxic ban
THE Netherlands is failing to promote gender equality according to the Gender Gap Index, published by the World Economic Forum, which shows the country has fallen to 38th po sition in the rankings, 11 places lower than last year. A total of 153 countries were examined.
AN EUwide ban on products containing PFAS toxic chemicals used in a range of manufactur ing processes, from pizza boxes to nonstick fry ing pans is being proposed by Netherland’s Ju nior Minister Stientje van Veldhoven, who has Germany, Denmark and Sweden’s support.
SWEDEN
NORWAY
Sub-zero rate
Oil reserves
THE central bank of Sweden has ended its five year trial with negative rates amid concern about the implications for the economy, businesses and investors. The Riksbank raised its main repo rate on Thursday by 0.25 per cent point to zero, a level it was last at in February 2015.
NORWAY will continue to pump oil as long as there is demand, outgoing oil minister, Kjell Borge, has said, resisting growing environmental calls for Europe’s biggest petroleum producer to leave its substantial energy reserves alone.
Fake news IN a bid to stem the flow of fake news, ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus has donated books to high school students across Sweden. He said he felt democrat ic institutions were being undermined by the spread of misinformation.
Cod deal THE EU and Norway have agreed three fish eries arrangements for 2020, with the two parties settling on a 50 per cent cut in the to tal allowable catch (TAC) for North Sea cod. It follows negotiation rounds in November and December.
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RBL raise €48,000
THE local branches of the Royal British Legion, Torrevieja, the Orihuela Costa and La Marina/Gran Alacant in particular, have once again been busy raising funds for those ‘needy’ ex-servicemen and their dependants here in Spain. However their activities have increased dramatically in recent weeks as, together with branches across the world, they set out on their final fundraising ‘efforts’ of the year with the ‘Poppy Appeal’ which was hoping to raise a worldwide total of £50 million. UK results will not be known for some little time although a number of local branches have recently released details of the amounts collected, the most notable of which is the Orihuela Costa and District Branch which has raised very nearly €48,000. The Orihuela Costa effort was again organised by Eddie Coleman, where it had yet another bumper year, largely due to the golfing fraternity and the magnificent efforts of Mick ‘the Grip’ Reeves who, through a series of ‘Poppy Golf’ tournaments and Society donations, contributed almost €11,000. The three Overseas.es (Iceland) outlets also boosted the total with collectors in Cabo Roig, San Javier and Campoverde raising over €5,600.
COSTA BLANCA NORTH
COSTA DEL SOL
New police control
OPENED: The new control centre was officially inaugurated. MARBELLA’S Local Police have officially opened their new control and command centre. This means that the first phase of the city’s video surveillance system is now fully integrated with other arms of the Local Police force. Mayor Ángeles Muñoz, visited the offices and highlighted “the investment made to prioritise security in the city.” She added: “We have allocated more than €420,000 to remodelling these facilities, providing them with the latest technology.” The first phase of video surveillance covers Puerto Banus, the Puerto Deportivo Virgen del Carmen and the shopping centres of La Cañada and Elviria. Muñoz said: “Our goal is that the second phase, which is even more ambitious, is operational for next year, covering the urban centres of Marbella and San Pedro Alcantara.” The control room will be staffed 24-hours-a-day with high resolution pictures beamed to screens, and all information shared with the National Police. Muñoz said the city will continue to invest in security and announced 11 new police officers will be recruited on top of the eight recently employed. Next year the council plans to recruit another 33 officers.
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ALMERIA
Green nativity VERA is thinking about the environment as well as Christmas traditions this festive season with a municipal nativity scene made from recycled materials. The installation in the town’s Cuatro Caño square features an entrance constructed almost entirely from agricultural residues, a roof formed by old hose pipes, flooring made with fertilizer canisters and a wheelbarrow turned into a cradle. Old clothes and curtains were used for the figures’ costumes. Other materials used to create the nativity include tyres, cardboard, newspaper, magazines, tetra packs, tins and bits and pieces picked up from beaches. Vera Trade and Consumer councillor Ana Lourdes Ramirez said the main aim of the bio-construction initiative was to motivate residents to try and produce less waste and to recycle. “This Christmas the council wants to preach to residents by example on the responsible consumption of resources, which is not buy, throwaway, buy, but rather with creativity, dedication and care you can use natural resources with respect, recycling, reusing, and reducing consumption, and of course enjoy socially and culturally, as is the case with our Christmas nativity.”
MALLORCA
Forever friends
Firefighting sensors ALICANTE is promoting a network of intelligent sensors to help fight fires and floods. The Department of Project Coordination is focusing on the use of technology to combat emergency situations and improve response time. Department coordinator Toño Peral, is working on creating and installing intelligent sensors that could transmit warning signals to emergency services if a fire or an unusual accumulation of water is detected. The project was presented at the Climate Summit in Madrid during a seminar on ‘Innovation in the Fight and Prevention of Forest Fires.’ Sources from the coalition government of PP and Ciudadanos, have explained that the proposal would connect the sensor network with a sprinkler irrigation system. The projection would be focused on the Monte Benacantil and the Castle of Santa Barbara areas, turning them into self-sufficient environmental spaces. The project, which also includes reforestation measures, is eligible for European financing. Its budget amounts to €6 million, of which 80 per cent could be subsidised if the proposal is approved by the EU.
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HEART-WARMING: Local Police wished Malaga a Happy Christmas.
Christmas magic LOCAL POLICE in Malaga have released a heart-warming video to wish residents a Happy Christmas. For the second year running, officers Esther and Badillo let themselves be swept away by the magic of Christmastime. And the main star of the show is baby Mirko, who plays the role of Baby Jesus in the real-life Nativity Scene set up in Malaga City centre. As he lays happily in the manger, the two officers smile down upon him as emotions run high. Mirko was recently saved by Local Police in Antequera after he almost died suffocated by his own phlegm. His parents kindly collaborated in the video and enjoyed seeing their baby play the all-important role. Local Police recorded the Christmas greeting in the surroundings of Malaga Cathedral, bringing festivity and joy to visitors and locals. The video begins by showing Esther and Badillo in their patrol car, when their blue lights suddenly vanish. Suddenly, a mysterious blue light leads the officers through the city centre, as characters from Bethlehem begin to appear. They finally reach a real-life Nativity Scene, complete with Virgin Mary, Joseph and even a mule. Watch the uplifting, festive video by Malaga Local Police online at euroweekly news.com.
IT has been seven years since Mallorca resident and much-loved dentist Suso Àlvarez changed a little boy’s life whilst volunteering in Africa. Little Buba arrived at a hospital in Senegal wrapped in his father’s arms, with doctor’s giving him just six days to live. The poorly 17month-old was diagnosed with an incurable disease where an infection had spread to his bones. Soon Suso released that Buba would not only require life-long treatment and countless operations, but that in his home country he did not stand a chance of survival. Longing to make a difference, Suso founded Amigos de Buba, which raised enough money to allow Buba and his father to get the medical attention he desperately needed in Mallorca. This was the beginning of all things to come, as Buba continues to bravely battle his condition and dreams one day of training at the UIB to be a chef. Speaking to Suso he explained that “Buba is the origin of this association and we will be by his side every step of the way.” Suso’s inspiring actions continue in Senegal where “today Amigos de Buba has two dental clinic vehicles, an ambulance and dental chairs in a medical centre” and the “NGO also plans to build a school for orphaned children.” To find more about the Association, visit http://www.amigosdebuba.online/.
FINANCE Eroski review
BASQUEbased supermarket and consumer goods chain Eroski cur rently has finance amounting to some €1.5 billion and is now looking to reduce this amount by sale of as sets. It has suffered with poor per formance from its Catalonian super market outlet Caprabo which has been under review for some time and it has now brought in an exter nal agency in order to try to find a buyer. If it does sell, then it could make a substantial loss as it paid €1.3 billion for Caprabo in 2007.
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is the Spanish trade deficit for the first 10 months of 2019, with both exports and imports increasing.
Airbnb wins court case GOVERNMENTS, hoteliers and tourist boards throughout the European Union have been awaiting a decision from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning the status of accom modation booking service Airbnb. The French tourism association had complained that the online agency did not comply with French property laws and should have an estate agent’s li cence, but this claim has been rejected by the court. The ruling was based on the fact that the court considers Airbnb an ‘informa tion service’ rather than a property bro
By John Smith ker which was based on the belief that its service was not an add on to a wider property service, it did not set rates and property owners were allowed to use other services to offer their accom modation. There was an added observation that the French government had not ad vised the EU review on electronic com merce about the French law that was being used as evidence. It is wellknown that Airbnb is un popular with hoteliers across the EU
and had the case been won by the French, then it could have triggered a number of similar actions from other countries. This is now a precedence that the American company may well be able to fall back on should any other govern ment body try to restrict their activities by quoting local real estate law. Coincidentally whilst the case was being reviewed, the court compared Airbnb with Uber, the private hire car operator and came to the conclusion that Uber was much more controlling as it decided fares.
Runway delay THE Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has rejected a request from Heathrow Airport to in crease its budget for the third runway (even before planning permission has been obtained) from £650 million (€750 million) to £2.4 billion (€2.76 billion). Although the timing was no doubt coincidental, it should be remembered that until earlier this year, Prime Minister Boris Johnson opposed the extension. Whilst a Heathrow spokesper son has said that this will delay construction, the CAA says that it wants to protect passengers against higher charges in case planning permission is rejected.
LEGALLY SPEAKING Can they reduce the noise? My house backs on to an urbanisation where the gardeners seem to possess every noisemaking garden tool known to mankind. Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 9am they commence with leaf blowers directly behind my house, which I have measured at 86dB. They continue until lunchtime with mowers, strummers and cut ters. We can easily smell the petrol fumes inside our house. We would appreciate some advice on this problem which has been going on for three years. T K (Costa del Sol) If there are other houses near you YOU AND THE w i t h t h e s a m e LAW IN SPAIN problem, you could start by getting the owners together to prepare a joint com plaint. You then present this to the president of the community which employs the gardeners. This level of regular activity sounds more like a municipal gar den. In any case you need to identify the persons responsible for the noise. If the gardeners respect the legal time limits and only briefly exceed the al lowed decibels you should be prepared for a lengthy procedure. You may wish to consult a lawyer.
DAVID SEARL
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
Share offer SPANISH glass bottle manufacturer Vidrala is not only increasing its dividends but is offering to repurchase up to 27 million shares, equivalent to 1 per cent of the share capital up to a maximum amount of €27 million.
Digital check THE British government is seriously considering creating a new digital watchdog to keep an eye on the way in which just a few companies such as Google and Facebook dominate the UK digital advertising market, possibly keeping others out.
Selling debts CAIXA bank has sold bad debts of some 105,000 consumer and business customers, nominally valued at €865 million for an undisclosed sum to the Intrum company which is currently purchasing a large number of such debts in Spain.
Complete takeovers IN anticipation of an estab lished leftwing government in Spain, a number of invest ment banks are urging busi nesses which are looking to buy or sell to complete as quickly as possible.
For some months there has been less movement with takeovers than is usual, but now that it looks very likely that PSOE and Podemos will be relatively secure in power, these banks
anticipate increased taxa tion. Even though there is noth ing concrete announced, it is believed that the next 12 months will see increases of capital gains taxes.
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Most Declined Broadcom Inc. 8% Pfd. Series A Stealth BioTherapeutics Corp. ADR Abiomed Inc. Alphabet Inc. Cl C Amazon.com Inc. National Western Life Group Inc. Cl A F5 Networks Inc. Alphabet Inc. Cl A Preformed Line Products Co. CyberArk Software Ltd. Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Corp.
FINANCE, BUSINESS & LEGAL By John Smith ALTHOUGH the Americans have not yet struck a deal to take over the NHS, a US private eq uity firm was at 10pm last Fri da y, g i ve n U K go ve r n m e n t a p proval to take over one of Britain’s most important aero space defence companies. A bid of £4 billion (€4.6 billion) was made in July and was ac cepted by shareholders in the company, Cobham, but in Sep tember the British government decided to block the takeover citing national security concerns. Since then a review of the bid and the affect that it would have on Britain’s security has been completed and now the green light for the takeover has been given. The company, which employs
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Bank governor THE current chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Andrew Bailey has been appointed the new Bank of England Governor for an eight-year term, with effect
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from March 16 next year. There has been some criticism of the FCA for allowing a number of financial problems to escalate with little in the way of punish-
ment for those who have offended. Mr Bailey had worked for 30 years at the Bank previously and appeared to be the natural successor to Mr Carney.
some 10,000 people undertakes a great deal of work for the British military and is a world leader in air to air refuelling which has become an important option for air forces around the world. Indeed it was in part thanks to this development that Britain was able to retake the Falkland Islands in 1982 as Vulcan Bombers flew on the longest bombing raid ever at that time, setting off from the UK to As cension Island and then to the Falklands to bomb Port Stanley Airfield with regular in air refu elling during the flights. Other projects undertaken by Cobham include electronic war fare systems and communica tions for military vehicles. Now that Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom has confirmed she is satisfied that the risks that had been identified had been mitigated “to an accept able level” the sale can go ahead, but has been criticised by a member of the founding family.
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BUSINESS EXTRA Aussie sale AUSTRALIA N company Lendlease has sold its troubled engineering business, to Spanish construction group Acciona for what is considered to be a bargain €112 million, as it will not be taking over any bad debts.
Pork world INTERPORC which represents the Spanish pork sector has seen heavy promotion in Asia with China and Japan being the two largest importers of pork in the world and a new promotion ‘Excellence. From farm to fork’ is now being launched.
BT sale IT has been reported that the UK telecoms group BT will be selling part of its BT Spain business in order to raise funds to allow it to continue to improve the reach of its UK fibre broadband network through sale of non-core assets and cutting costs.
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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT AS an ol’ Bayswater lad of the 60’s, I can categorically state that Trans gendering and diverse sexual prefer ences are not merely a phenomena of the 21st century. This whole merry gambit was actu ally labelled in the late 40’s and 50’s, when those who practised it were known as Transsexuals or Transves tites. In those days the drag queens and ‘female impersonators’ were, in the main, purveyors of fun and frolics (how can we ever forget the outra geous antics of the highly talented Danny LaRue?). Well it’s not ‘fun’ any more is it? Not once the PC and Trans rights lob byists got their teeth into it. We are now asked to accept and regard as ‘the norm,’ situations and attitudes that at one time would have ap peared utterly ludicrous. Once more the opinions of the ma jority have been pushed aside. Yet again those who practise ‘normality’ are made to feel they are in some way unfairly victimising yet another minority group. Why, for example
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MAYA FORSTATER: Lost her job after questioning the UK government plans to let people choose their own gender.
should heterosexuals be made to feel bad because they don’t actually agree with their three and fouryearolds being taught transsexualism by a drag queen? Or object to gender free toi lets, which are making young children so embarrassed they would rather wet themselves than visit the loo? This week of course the whole equation took on a far more sinister aspect, when two lesbians were found guilty of murdering one of their children by severing its genitals in an effort to change his gender. The thing that truly sticks in my craw is the fact that, as usual, minorities are allowed to shout their beliefs and opinions from the rooftops, while those of the majority are chastised for merely stat ing their opinion. The latest victim of this onesided attitude is a lady named Maya Forstater, who lost her job after ques tioning the UK government plans to let people choose their own gender. She had stated that in her opinion ‘sex is a biological fact and is im mutable; therefore Transgender peo ple cannot change sex.’ The employ
ment tribunal judge deemed that her view was not worthy of respect and ‘may even constitute unlawful harass ment of trans people.’ Now whether she was right or wrong is irrelevant, this is not about homophobia. This woman has been sacked mere ly for expressing her firmly held views. Once again it appears that freedom of speech is only reserved for those who hold minority status. In fact, after this tribunal decision, author JK Rowlings has come out in support of this woman, sticking firmly to her princi ples despite predictably become the victim of the usual bitter onslaught of abuse on social media. Ms Rowlings tweeted. And I quote. ‘Dress however you please. Call your self whatever you like. Sleep with any consenting adult who will have you. Live your life in peace and security. But force women out of their jobs for stating that sex is real?’… Have a great Christmas. Remember whose birthday we are celebrating. And whatever you do. Always Keep the faith. Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com.
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The SQUARE: Creme de la creme of creative cuisine FOR the absolute creme de la creme in French creative cuisine, there is only one choice: Marbella’s outstanding The SQUARE. You may have already discovered this fabulous restaurant, which orig inally opened in La Cala de Mijas in May, but which relocated to the heart of Marbella Old Town at the beginning of November to be near er to the regular clientele. The SQUARE in Marbella is the same team offering the same outstanding dining out experience. “We bring to Marbella a new con cept: a Michelinstyle French dining experience at reasonable pricing,” comment the ‘Three Musketeer’ business partners behind the ven ture. The pair responsible for The SQUARE’s highlydeserved reputa tion for excellent, innovative cook ing are top, young French chefs, Guillaume Boutroix and Jonathan
CREATIVE CUISINE: Offering outstanding dining. Knoll, who at the end of last year decided to combine their talents and open their own eatery in An dalucia. Guillaume is from the south of France near Toulon. Jonathan comes from the northeast of the
country near Metz. These very dif ferent provinces provide a great source of inspiration for their cui sine. The pair first met and worked to gether in Luxembourg 15 years ago. From there Guillaume went on to
work in Dublin for some years and then to Oslo for three years, while Jonathan decided to remain in Lux embourg. Throughout this time both were chefs in very highclass, wellknown venues. Guillaume’s and Jonathan’s ex tensive experience is clearly evident in The SQUARE, where they create dishes exclusively from fresh, local produce. The other key ingredient in The SQUARE’s recipe for an unbeatable dining out experience is the third partner in the business, young, tal ented Costa del Solborn bartender Cristobal Naranjo Postigo. Describ ing himself as a ‘kid from La Cala’ and in love with gin from around the world and with French and Spanish red wines, Cristobal offers amazing signature cocktails especially creat ed for The SQUARE. Naturally the superb selection of classics and af terdinner cocktails are also highly
appreciated. Cristobal is also the restaurant ‘maître d’hôtel,’ provid ing the best welcome to diners. Adding to the team’s strength is a qualified waiter who speaks no less than five languages. The SQUARE is an eatery which not only offers exquisite food and service, but which is also the last word in style. The classy all white and grey colour scheme creates a refined, yet relaxed atmosphere in the indoor dining area accommo dating 28 customers. There is also a delightful outdoor terrace with seat ing for 24 under the shade or or ange trees and right by the fountain. For all the team the priority is building a special relationship with every customer, making sure each one wants to return to enjoy excel lent and original cuisine in a cosy, but elegant ambiance. Welcoming regular customers, they say, makes them “happy and proud.”
And there is no doubt the restaurant works. The SQUARE in La Cala de Mijas gained five stars both on TripAdvisor, on Facebook and on Google, although of course now the restaurant has moved they are starting a new page on TripAdvisor. It is no surprise The SQUARE in Marbella attracts customers from along the coast, from Malaga to Estepona. The special Christmas menu up until December 30 with two prices is available through booking.
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CAT-TITUDE AND PURR-FECT INDIFFERENCE NORA JOHNSON
BREAKING VIEWS Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson
‘IF your cat doesn’t respond when you call, it’s not because it doesn’t recognise its name. It’s because it doesn’t respect you and instead views your life with, at best, cold in difference.’ This according to another ‘MOBO’ study (Masters of the Bleeding Obvi ous). I mean, everyone knows this about cats: ‘A dog to adore you, a cat to ignore you.’ (Authors unknown probably Profs Paddypaws, Fluff and Tiddles). Cats have their undoubted qualities and my cat, bless him, is true to form. But, frankly, I prefer dogs so compar ing the two would be a rather odd, pointless exercise, a bit like judging Boris Johnson by the attributes re quired to be a world class ballerina. The late Christopher Hitchens de scribed the differences similarly: “Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection,
DOGS OR CATS: ‘A dog to adore you, a cat to ignore you.’
they will think you are god. Whereas owners of cats are compelled to re alise that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affec tion, they draw the conclusion that they are gods.” How true! In fact, never forget that your dog loves you more than your partner does! If you want to test the theory, put your dog in the boot of the
car, drive for 20 miles and he’ll jump out, bounce around, lick your face and show you how much he loves you. Repeat the experiment, putting your partner in the boot for 20 miles. See how they greet you. (Ilustration only. Please DO NOT try this at home!) Custody over pets is increasingly fig uring in divorce proceedings and one in 20 petowning couples now report edly have a petnup detailing every thing from contact time to grooming parlours. No way could I stand losing my cat AND dog! Absolutely no way! Even the thought is sending shivers down my spine just as much as my latest thriller ‘Betrayal’ (now available in audiobook) does! Nurse, over here with the meds please! Quick as you can. I need a cup of tea and a lie down in a cool, dark room NOW! 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 online as ebook (€0.99;£0.99), ibook, paperback and audiobook. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity .
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6:05am Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am Midsomer Murders 12:25pm The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 2:25pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:30pm ITV News London 2:40pm Jack Frost 4:35pm Tenable 5:35pm Tipping Point: Lucky Stars 6:35pm The Chase Celebrity Special 7:30pm ITV Evening News 7:40pm ITV News London 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:09pm ITV London Weather 11:10pm Love Actually 1:30am Ideal World 4:00am Meet the Parents 4:50am ITV Nightscreen
11:30am Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams 12:35pm FYI Daily 12:40pm Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams 1:20pm Emmerdale 2:25pm Coronation Street 3:00pm Looney Tunes: Back in Action 4:10pm FYI Daily 4:15pm Looney Tunes: Back in Action 4:45pm Space Jam 5:55pm FYI Daily 6:00pm Space Jam 6:30pm The Lost World: Jurassic Park 7:50pm FYI Daily 7:55pm The Lost World: Jurassic Park 9:00pm Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 10:05pm FYI Daily 10:10pm Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 11:40pm Family Guy 12:10am Family Guy 12:40am American Dad!
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Inspector Morse ITV3 Nightscreen The Royal George and Mildred George and Mildred Carry on Don't Lose Your Head Goodbye Mr Chips The Wizard of Oz Rising Damp Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Agatha Christie's Poirot Les Dawson Forever Les Dawson Forever Vera A Touch of Frost Inspector Morse Inspector Morse
7:50am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:05am King of Queens 9:30am King of Queens 10:00am The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 11:50am Short Circuit 1:45pm The Simpsons 2:15pm The Simpsons 2:45pm The Big Bang Theory 3:10pm Inside the Toy Factory at Christmas 4:10pm A Place in the Sun 5:10pm Christmas at Chatsworth House 6:15pm Channel 4 News 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Gogglesprogs 9:00pm The Crystal Maze 10:00pm Richard Osman's World Cup of the Decade 11:30pm Gogglebox 1:25am The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 3:45am Come Dine with Me 4:10am Come Dine with Me 4:40am Come Dine with Me
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Minder The Sweeney Snooker v Darts The Protectors The Saint Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals ITV Racing Live Columbo: Strange Bedfellows The Professionals Mr. Bean Police Academy 3: Back in Training FYI Daily Police Academy 3: Back in Training An Audience with Billy Connolly The Blues Brothers FYI Daily The Blues Brothers Bad Move The Professionals Speed Freaks The Americans ITV4 Nightscreen
Paw Patrol Paw Patrol Paw Patrol Peppa Pig Bean Friends Friends Neighbours Father of the Bride II Access Father of the Bride II Sister Act Access Sister Act Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Access Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Neighbours World's Strongest Man 2019 The World's Most Expensive Cruise Ship Most Shocking Celebrity Moments In Therapy Access
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The Mask of Zorro The Bridge on the River Kwai 9:45am Bumblebee 11:45am The Karate Kid 2:00pm The Karate Kid, Part II 4:00pm The Karate Kid, Part III 6:00pm The Next Karate Kid 8:00pm Bumblebee 10:00pm The Matrix 12:30am The Matrix Reloaded
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Peter Rabbit Gulliver's Travels Tooth Fairy Smallfoot Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 5:15pm The Other Guys 7:15pm Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy 9:00pm Little 11:00pm Blockers 12:50am Sex Tape
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School of Rock School of Rock Hollyoaks Hollyoaks We're Going on a Bear Hunt Rude(Ish) Tube How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Book of Life The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang's Biggest Bangs The Tiger Who Came to Tea Hollyoaks Bend it Like Beckham Naked Attraction Rick and Morty
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Hotel Mumbai: Special 7:00am The Top Ten Show 7:15am Mary Poppins Returns 9:30am Avengers: Endgame 12:30pm The Kid Who Would Be King 2:35pm The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part 4:30pm Mary Poppins Returns 6:45pm The Kid Who Would Be King 9:00pm Avengers: Endgame 12:00am Mary, Queen of Scots 2:15am Bumblebee 4:20am Little Tech company boss Jordan Sanders thinks it's okay to treat her staff poorly.
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Sky Sports News Total Goals Total Goals Live Test Cricket Test Cricket Bitesize Cricket Debate Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm Live World Darts Championship 12:00am Live NBA: The Warm Up 1:00am Sky Sports News 1:30am Live NBA: Milwaukee @ Atlanta Atlanta Hawks v Milwaukee Bucks (Tip-off 12.30am). 4:00am Sky Sports News 5:00am Sky Sports News
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EFL Championship Highlights EFL Championship Highlights EFL Highlights EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 Euro 2020 Qualifiers Round-up Show Euro 2020 Qualifiers Round-up Show EFL Championship Highlights SPFL Round-Up EFL Championship Highlights EFL Championship Highlights EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 SPFL Round-Up EFL Championship Highlights EFL Championship Highlights EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2
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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Flour Power 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 4:00pm Inside Out 5:30pm Final Score 6:10pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 6:20pm BBC London News 6:25pm Weather 6:30pm Celebrity Mastermind 7:00pm Alice Through the Looking Glass 8:45pm The Hit List 9:30pm Pointless 10:20pm Casualty 11:10pm BBC News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 1:00am The NFL Show
7:25am Top Class 7:55am This Farming Life 8:55am Race Across the World 9:55am Race Across the World 10:55am The Planets 11:55am The Planets 12:55pm Inside the Factory 1:55pm Nadiya's Party Feasts 2:55pm Animal Babies: First Year on Earth 3:55pm The Ipcress File 5:40pm The Eagle Has Landed 7:50pm The Many Faces of 8:50pm Dad's Army 9:20pm Natural World David Attenborough narrates footage of the Australian island state's wildlife. 10:20pm Mystify: Michael Hutchence 12:00am INXS: Live Baby Live 1:00am David Brent: Life on the Road 2:35am Three Summers
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The Sound of Movie Musicals with Neil Brand Royal Institution Hannah Fry explores the limits of human control, from dangerous miscalculations to creating and spotting fake videos, and questions how far mathematical skills should be taken. Wisting Wisting Inspector Montalbano TOTP2 at Christmas The Sound of Movie Musicals with Neil Brand Royal Institution
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Carry on Jack King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond 10:55am Frasier 11:25amBaby's Day Out 1:20pm The Simpsons 2:20pm Jamie and Jimmy's Festive Feast 3:25pm Sunshine on Leith 5:25pm Mother's Day 7:30pm Channel 4 News Including sport and weather. 7:40pm Snow White & the Huntsman 10:00pmBaywatch A veteran lifeguard commands a highly trained team that keeps the sun-kissed resort of Emerald Bay safe. 12:20amThe Green Mile 3:35am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA
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Fireman Sam Peppa Pig Butterbean's Cafe Paw Patrol Nella the Princess Knight 9:55am Wissper 10:10am Pirata & Capitano 10:20am Access 10:25am Friends 12:35pmBabe 1:40pm Access 1:45pm Babe 2:25pm The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 3:25pm Access 3:30pm The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 5:15pm Live Gallagher 7:35pm Caught on Camera 8:00pm World's Strongest Man 2019 8:55pm 5 News Weekend 9:00pm Mamma Mia! 10:05pm 5 News Update 10:10pmMamma Mia! 11:15pmCalendar Girls 12:15am Access 12:20amCalendar Girls
7:00am Rude(Ish) Tube 7:10am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 8:55am Made in Chelsea: Buenos Aires Reality show following the social activities of a group of people in their twenties, who live in and around the most exclusive postcodes in London. 10:00am Baby Daddy 10:30am The Big Bang Theory 12:30pmDoctor Dolittle 2:20pm Doctor Dolittle 2 4:05pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Home Alone 3 10:00pmThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 12:20am Gogglebox 1:25am Gogglebox 2:30am Naked Attraction
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9:10am The Rubbish World of Dave Spud 9:25am ITV News 9:30am The Sara Cox Show 10:25am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:35pm John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen 1:35pm Nadia's Family Feasts 2:35pm Beautiful Baking with Juliet Sear 3:35pm ITV News and Weather 3:44pm ITV London Weather 3:45pm Midsomer Murders 5:45pm Tipping Point 6:15pm ITV News and Weather 6:25pm ITV News London 6:30pm Take Me Out 7:30pm The Chase Celebrity Special 8:30pm The Chase 9:30pm Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 12:05am ITV News and Weather 12:14am ITV London Weather 12:15amCape Fear
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7:55am On the Buses 10:40amCarry on Dick 12:25pmCarry on at Your Convenience 2:10pm Bugsy Malone 4:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:00pm The Queen In the wake of a national tragedy, the prime minister and royal family find themselves quietly at odds. 8:00pm Midsomer Murders 10:00pm Vera The detective is called to the University of Northumberland when Jamie Marshall, a promising young journalism student, falls to his death from the top of a disused faculty building. 12:00am A Touch of Frost 2:05am Inspector Morse
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11:20amThe Amazing SpiderMan 1:40pm The Amazing SpiderMan 2 4:05pm Thor 6:05pm Thor 2 - The Dark World 8:00pm Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 10:00pmThor 12:00amThor 2 - The Dark World 2:00am Spider-Man
8:25am Mary Poppins Returns 10:45amWonder Park 12:15pmAvengers: Endgame Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and the reunited heroes make a last stand against the evil Thanos after he wiped out half of all life in the galaxy. 3:15pm Mary Poppins Returns 5:30pm The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part Five years after events of the first film, teenager Finn has rebuilt Bricksburg into a post-apocalyptic wasteland. 7:30pm Wonder Park 9:00pm Avengers: Endgame 12:00amThe Kid Who Would Be King 2:10am Bumblebee
7:00am EFL Championship Highlights 8:00am SPFL Highlights 8:30am EFL Championship Highlights 9:45am EFL Highlights 10:15am EFL Championship Highlights 10:30am Saturday Social 11:30am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm SPFL Highlights 1:30pm MLS Round-Up Show 2:00pm Gillette Soccer Saturday: Build-Up 4:00pm Gillette Soccer Saturday 6:00pm Gillette Soccer Saturday: Reaction 6:30pm MLS Round-Up Show 7:00pm SPFL Highlights 9:00pm SPFL Round-Up 9:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 10:00pm SPFL Highlights 11:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 12:00am SPFL Highlights Rangers v Celtic. 12:30am SPFL Highlights 1:00am MLS Round-Up Show 1:30am EFL Championship Highlights
Emmerdale Coronation Street The Big Quiz Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams 3:15pm FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 3:20pm Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams 4:20pm The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas 5:25pm FYI Daily 5:30pm The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas 6:10pm Happy Feet Two 7:15pm FYI Daily 7:20pm Happy Feet Two 8:10pm Jurassic Park III 9:15pm FYI Daily 9:20pm Jurassic Park III 10:00pmThe Hangover Part II 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pmThe Hangover Part II 12:10am Family Guy 12:35am Family Guy 1:05am American Dad!
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Goals of the 80s The Protectors The Professionals The Big Fish Off Monster Carp ITV Racing: The Opening Show 11:30am The Professionals 12:35pm The Sweeney 1:40pm Mr. Bean 2:15pm World of Sport: Kings of the Canvas 2:30pm ITV Racing Live 5:00pm World of Sport: Petrol Heads 5:20pm Lawman 6:20pm FYI Daily 6:25pm Lawman 7:25pm The Cowboys 8:25pm FYI Daily 8:30pm The Cowboys 10:00pmUnforgiven 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pmUnforgiven 12:35am Rambo III 1:10am FYI Daily 1:15am Rambo III 2:45am Football Genius
8:00am Smallfoot 9:50am Who Framed Roger Rabbit? 11:40amPaul Blart: Mall Cop 1:25pm The Lego Movie 3:10pm The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part 5:10pm Life of the Party 7:00pm Little 9:00pm Shaun of the Dead 10:45pmHot Fuzz 12:45amThe World's End
Sky Sports News Good Morning Sports Fans 8:30am Live Test Cricket South Africa v England. 1:00pm Live Premier League Brighton & Hove Albion v Bournemouth (Kickoff 12.30pm). 4:00pm Live World Darts Championship 5:30pm Barney: A Life In Darts A look back at the career of Raymond van Barneveld. 6:00pm Live Premier League Norwich City v Tottenham Hotspur (Kick-off 5.30pm). 9:00pm Live World Darts Championship 12:00am F1 2019 Season Review 1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Sky Sports News
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10:15am Monsters vs Aliens 11:40am Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie 1:00pm Blue Planet II 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Songs of Praise 2:50pm Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 4:50pm Monsters University 6:25pm Hammy's Boomerang Adventure 6:30pm BBC News 6:45pm BBC London News; Weather 6:55pm Weather 7:00pm Countryfile 8:00pm The Repair Shop 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm The Trial of Christine Keeler 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm BBC London News; Weather 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:35am Would I Lie to You?
7:30am Countryfile 8:30am This Farming Life 9:30am The Great British Sewing Bee 10:30am The Great British Sewing Bee 11:30am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 1:00pm Inside the Factory 2:00pm Animal Babies: First Year on Earth 3:00pm The Culture Show 4:00pm Saving Mr. Banks 6:00pm Australia: Earth's Magical Kingdom 7:00pm Natural World 8:00pm Gone Fishing: Mortimer & Whitehouse 8:30pm Gone Fishing: Mortimer & Whitehouse 9:00pm Snow Cats and Me 10:00pm Top Gear 11:15pm Liam Gallagher: As It Was 12:40am Alpha Papa 2:05am Inside the Supermarket 3:05am Best House in Town 3:50am This is BBC Two
8:00pm Essential Royal Ballet 9:00pm Flying Scotsman from the Footplate 10:00pm Lost Home Movies of Nazi Germany Part one of two. Thousands of German attics have become dumping grounds for countless hours of private home movies, left gathering dust for decades and now giving an insight into the innermost recesses of life in Nazi Germany. 11:00pm The Sky at Night Guides 12:00am Natural World 12:40am Oasis: Supersonic 2:35am Britpop at the BBC 3:35am Lost Home Movies of Nazi Germany
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6:15am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 6:40am ITV2 Nightscreen 7:00am You've Been Framed! 7:25am Emmerdale 10:20am Coronation Street 1:50pm Take Me Out 2:55pm Catchphrase 3:55pm Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 5:00pm FYI Daily 5:05pm Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 6:05pm Hotel Transylvania 7:15pm FYI Daily 7:20pm Hotel Transylvania 7:55pm Despicable Me 2 8:55pm FYI Daily 9:00pm Despicable Me 2 10:00pm Fast & Furious 8 11:05pm FYI Daily 11:10pm Fast & Furious 8 12:40am Family Guy 1:10am Family Guy 1:35am American Dad! 2:05am American Dad! 2:30am Through the Keyhole 3:35am The Break-Up 4:35am FYI Daily
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Robozuna ITV News The Sara Cox Show Beautiful Baking with Juliet Sear John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen Nadia's Family Feasts ITV News and Weather ITV London Weather Dancing on Ice Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Tenable All Stars ITV News and Weather ITV News London Quizmaster The Chase Celebrity Special Torvill & Dean ITV News and Weather ITV London Weather Knocked Up Ideal World ITV Nightscreen
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Sunday Brunch Hulk The Core Channel 4 News The Supervet The Secret Life of the Zoo As the festive season approaches at Chester Zoo, Bactrian camels Becky and Mei-Li are about to be given a seasonal surprise in the shape of Sparky, a young addition to the herd. Eddie the Eagle Joe Lycett: I'm About to Lose Control and I Think Joe Lycett 8 Out of 10 Cats John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky The Crystal Maze Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA The Supervet Grand Designs
World Cup Rivalries Fifth Gear Fifth Gear Columbo Goes to the Guillotine Columbo: The Murder of a Rock Star The Chase Celebrity Special Fishing Allstars The Big Fish Off Monster Carp The War Wagon FYI Daily The War Wagon The Alamo FYI Daily The Alamo Lethal Weapon 3 FYI Daily Lethal Weapon 3 Rush Hour FYI Daily Rush Hour Football Genius Speed Freaks The Americans Bad Move ITV4 Nightscreen
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Wissper Pirata & Capitano Shimmer and Shine Britain's Greatest Bridges Friends Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Access Seven Brides for Seven Brothers The King and I Access The King and I Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie Access Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie 5 News Weekend World's Strongest Man 2019 Britain's Favourite Biscuit 2019: The Big Dunk-Off Peter Kay: In His Own Words What Women Want
7:00am Hollyoaks 8:25am The Snowman 8:55am The Snowman and the Snowdog 9:25am The Princess Bride 11:25am The Goldbergs 11:55am The Goldbergs 12:25pm The Goldbergs 12:50pm The Big Bang Theory 1:20pm The Big Bang Theory 1:50pm The Big Bang Theory 2:20pm The Big Bang Theory 2:50pm The Big Bang Theory 3:20pm The Big Bang Theory 3:45pm The Big Bang Theory 4:15pm The Big Bang Theory 4:45pm The Big Bang Theory 5:15pm The Big Bang Theory 5:50pm The Big Bang Theory 6:15pm Paddington 8:15pm The Simpsons Movie 10:00pm Star Trek: Discovery 11:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats 12:00am Naked Attraction 1:05am Gogglebox 2:10am Gogglebox 3:15am Star Trek: Discovery 4:10am 8 Out of 10 Cats 5:05am Speechless 5:30am Hollyoaks
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The Scorpion King The Mummy The Mummy Returns The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 7:00pm Bumblebee 9:00pm The Mummy 11:15pm The Mummy Returns 1:30am The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
6:30am The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part 8:30am Wonder Park 10:00am Mary Poppins Returns 12:15pm What Men Want Ali Davis is a successful sports agent who is constantly overlooked by her male colleagues. 2:15pm The Kid Who Would Be King 4:30pm Wonder Park 6:00pm Avengers: Endgame 9:00pm Mary Poppins Returns 11:15pm What Men Want 1:15am The Kid Who Would Be King 3:25am Avengers: Endgame
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MARBELLA MOMENTS BY NICOLE KING IT’S amazing that we’ve just recorded the 244th episode of Marbella Now TV with RTV Mar bella. It’s been five years and probably one of the most fun and eye opening learning curves of my life. Thanks to RTV Marbella, the town hall and our exceptional in ternational community, we are wholeheartedly embracing the philosophy of #BetterTogether and we are all reaping the bene fits. I’m so grateful to have this op portunity to help connect others and feel so honoured to have had such individual personalities on every show. Our Christmas ‘spe cials’ are no different. The lineup for this week is awesome and I re ally, really, really hope you’ll take a moment to watch every day! On Monday we meet Simona Mango, Mezzo Soprano together with Bruce Reynolds on the guitar. They perform as the Luna Llena
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Better Together Duo to start off this week’s musical theme. On Tuesday we chat with Karen Danzig about her life and career before she then serenades us as the main feature of our Christmas Eve ‘Marbella Now.’ Then on Wednesday Karen will perform again with her choir, the Del Sol Singers as our Christmas Day gift. On Thursday, Boxing Day, Si mone Kennedy Harding talks about her singing career, her family, her gospel choir and the fact that she can now even perform the wed ding ceremonies, not just sing at them, as a newly ‘ordained’ minis ter, all under the new umbrella Soulful Ceremonies Spain. Simone also sings us some sea sonal songs that flow perfectly into Friday, our end of the year show, featuring the also very talented Lucy Sassoon. Lucy plays piano and sings us out for the season. Lucy also performs on Thursdays at El Cortijo de Ramiro, which is where
“Thank you Monique Van Moergestel for finding me the ‘better together’ top at Charo’s charity swap!!”
we’ll also be on Boxing Day if you want an extra treat! Last week’s shows were also su per special, featuring for example Justine Haughey of the Kempinski Hotel telling us how to win a
€2,000 diamond at their event on December 28 and we get up close and personal with Michel and Steven Euesden! To watch our show and take part in this enormous community
incentive tune in to RTV Marbella at 2pm on weekdays or just visit our website www.rtvmarbella.tv/ television/MarbellaNow to watch all current and previous episodes. Marbella Now really is a team effort and so I want to thank in this instance the Kempinksi for hosting our shows throughout December with such joy and generous hospi tality! Also thank you to all my guests for their time and enthusiasm and my RTV Marbella cameras and those who edit my show each week to bring all this together; Terry Shaughnessy for our theme tune ‘It’s a brand new day’ and to Surianne Dalmedo for our UNMS theme tune ‘We are as one’ every time I hear them I remember just how lucky we are and how much better we are together. Happy Christmas dear friends, thank you too for reading my col umn and for the Euro Weekly team for always having my back!!!
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8:00pm Lucy Worsley's Fireworks for a Tudor Queen 9:30pm A Slow Odyssey Cameras follow a white tailed eagle around the Isle of Mull on Scotland's west coast. 10:00pm Lost Home Movies of Nazi Germany Part two of two. 11:00pmSearching for Sam: Adrian Dunbar on Samuel Beckett 12:00am Janet Baker - In Her Own Words 1:30am TOTP2 2:45am Arena Multimedia artist Rachel Maclean's film exploring societal pressures on women from the media. 3:55am Lost Home Movies of Nazi Germany Part two of two.
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1:45pm The Top Ten Show 2:05pm Mission: Impossible - Fallout 4:45pm Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol 6:45pm Mission: Impossible II 9:00pm Mission: Impossible III 11:15pm Mission: Impossible - Fallout 1:45am King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
8:45am Wonder Park 10:15am Greta 12:00pm The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part 2:00pm Wonder Park June, a scienceloving little girl, and her mother spend hours playing with stuffed animals and other toys, fashioning a world of imagination connected to a fabulous theme park. 3:30pm The Kid Who Would Be King 5:45pm Mary Poppins Returns 8:00pm Avengers: Endgame 11:00pm Greta 12:45am What Men Want Ali Davis is a successful sports agent who is constantly overlooked by her male colleagues.
8:00am EFL Goals: Leagues 1 &2 8:30am EFL Championship Highlights 9:45am EFL Highlights 10:00am EFL Championship Highlights 10:15am EFL Highlights 10:30am EFL Goals: Leagues 1 &2 11:00am UEFA Nations League Round-Up 4:00pm EFL Championship Highlights 5:00pm EFL Championship Highlights 7:00pm Soccer AM: The Best Bits 7:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1 &2 8:00pm SPFL Round-Up 8:15pm EFL Championship Highlights 8:30pm Live EFL 11:00pm SPFL Round-Up 11:15pm EFL Championship Highlights 11:30pm EFL Championship Highlights. 12:30am Football's Greatest Players
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Lobster continues to grow with happy customers as it celebrates its first anniversary! • LOBSTER, the only mobile network in Spain to offer a service completely in English, cele brates one year since launching service • In just 12 months after having launched, Lobster continues growing rapidly with its win ning formula of allinEnglish and providing a customer experience ‘like at home’ • Lobster’s competitive tariff plans are tailor made for British expatriates, and other English speakers, who reside in Spain • Starting from just 12€ per month VAT in cluded, all Lobster tariff plans come with unlim ited calls and texts in Spain, to the UK and other countries, and great data deals • Lobster is available in over 600 specialised retail stores as well as other exclusive points of sales, online at lobster.es, or by calling its Cus tomer Contact Centre for free on 1661 • Lobster extends its ‘First month free’ pro motion for a limited time. Madrid December 18, 2019. Lobster, the on ly mobile network in Spain to offer a service completely in English, celebrated its first an niversary on this day! Lobster has fast become the benchmark mobile network for British ex patriates, and other English speakers, who re side in Spain. Lobster has a lot to celebrate for its first year... One year of being the only mobile operator
in Spain to offer a service completely in English. Everything is in English, the Lobster website, the app, the advertising, and most importantly the Lobster Customer Contact Centre agents are all native English speakers One year of providing a firstclass service and mobile network to its customers One year of looking after customers with its best in class Customer Contact Centre. There are no automated answering machines. Lobster answers all calls with real people, always One year with great tariff plans tailormade for British expatriates, and other English speak ers, who reside in Spain One year with no commitments for cus tomers or contracts. Customers stay with Lob ster because they are happy with the service! “These first 12 months have been a really ex citing time for us and today is a very special day. With Lobster we offer a great service to expatri ates who are currently underserved when it comes to mobile services in Spain. The strong demand for Lobster shows that we have got things right and most importantly that our cus tomers are happy with our service. We are
Press Contact: Telephone 711 000 125, Email press@lobster.es More information at lobster.es or find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.
SPANISH CUISINE
Beyond Paella SPANISH cuisine is far more than paella and tortilla. There are a wealth of unusu al, fantastic dishes, some of which have to be tried to be fully appreciated, as words alone cannot describe the incredi ble flavours of these uniquely Spanish dishes. • Madrid tripe stew (known locally as Callos a la Madrileña) is a rich and hearty winter meal that actually tastes wonder ful and is far removed from British tripe and onion recipes. Made with perfectly cooked chickpeas, tripe, chorizo and blood sausage, it really is delicious. • Percebes or Goose necked barnacles live attached to the side of hard surfaces like rocks along the jagged Galician coast line where the tide is extremely danger ous and whilst they look quite unusual, once you’ve tried them with a refreshing albariño wine and the right company, you get the taste of the sea and you will start to see what all the fuss is about. • Angulas are baby eels that are around two or three years old. They measure around eight centimetres (three inches) long and are about twice as thick as spaghetti. They are usually eaten on their own, rather than part of a dish, and
looking forward to celebrating many more an niversaries in the years to come. Lobster is here to stay!” said Tony Watts, Marketing Director of the company. Customers can choose from three sim ple and competitive tariff plans which all come with unlimited calls and texts in Spain, to the UK and other countries, and great data deals, and start from just 12€ per month VAT included. They are tailormade for British expa triates, and other English speak ers, who reside in Spain. In addition to unlimited calls and texts in Spain and to the UK, all our tariff plans also in clude unlimited calls and texts to Denmark, Germany, Gibraltar, Ireland, Netherlands, Nor way, Portugal, Sweden and the USA. Also, the tariff plans include ‘Roam Like At Home’ so that customers can enjoy the same services while at home in any country in the Eu ropean Economic Area, at no additional cost. Lobster extends its ‘First month free’ promo tion for a limited time where the first month’s plan payment is free for new customers so that
are typically sautéed with oil and herbs, garlic, dried chilli peppers and white wine. • British people will know morcilla as black pudding, but for everyone else, it’s congealed pig’s blood, made into a type of sausage. Sometimes rice is added to make a more hearty and filling sausage. Morcilla is eaten all over Spain but origi nated from the region of Castilla y León. • Calçots are a vegetable, almost a cross between a spring onion and a sweet leek. The tradition is that these are grilled over an open fire and eaten whole. Calçots are best eaten dipped in romesco sauce made from crushed al monds, red peppers, olive oil and garlic. • Sangre con Cebolla, or Sang amb Cebs in the Valencian dialect, is quite simply, dried chicken blood, fried with onions. Surprisingly this dish actually tastes and has the texture of premium calves liver. One further point is that the Spanish believe in nose to tail eating, so you can readily find such dishes on menus like Rabo de toro (bull’s tail), Orella de cerdo (pig’s ear) or Criadillas (testicles).
they can try the service. With Lobster there are no commitments, lockins or hidden surprises. Lobster wants its customers to stay because they’re happy with the service. It is very easy to become a Lobster customer, just provide identification, your credit or debit card payment details through a totally secure process for paying month by month, and you’re good to go. It doesn’t have to be a Spanish credit or debit card. You can cancel at any time. Signing up for the service can be done through any one of the over 600 retail stores. Customers can find the closest store using the store finder at lobster.es. If customers prefer they can sign up online or call our Customer Contact Centre for free on 1661 .
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BAMBOOZLED HI Leapy Lee, First, I would like to congratulate you on this shiny morning with the Brexit voting! I wished that Netherlands would leave as well!!!! Many thanks for your clear article. The mess and stupidity in this world at this mo ment are mind boggling. As retired principal process specialist with a career of 30 years in the oil and gas industry working with Shell on utilities, thermal engineering and firing installations in refineries and environmental issues, I think it is fair to say that I know enough of largescale energy production and environ ment. And I know that windmills and solar panels never are going to be the solution. I know there are nuclear techniques other than the existing water reactors to produce electrical energy cheaply. But they are held away from the public. Look for Thorium LFTR and Kirk Sorensen on YouTube. What is happening in this world and in the EU in par ticular is absurd and shear madness. In my view our youth are being brain washed by evil organisations behind the screens via NGOs. I think of Zionists, Khaza rian Mafia, Illuminati, Freemasons. It is unbelievable that non educated people and our youth are brainwashed with the idea that we need windmills and solar panels to produce electricity. It will be a financial and technical di saster without precedent. Not only our children but even engi neers are brainswashed to believe that CO2 is a very dangerous gas that will cause the planet to heat up not kno wing there is only 0.04 per cent CO2 in air while plants need CO2 for their growth. At the moment there is the is sue in the Netherlands that NOx and NH3 are so poisonous that traffic speed must be reduced and agriculture limi ted. I know what NOx is ... and I know what NH3 is. There is no unsafe situa tion. EU and governments gone mad !! Anyway: I hope your article opens up the people’s mind to realise that we are being bamboozled, Best regards, Jan de Jong
Poor Greta WELL, well. So many letters attacking poor Greta. Are we really going to start
campaigning for climate change, they wouldn’t have time for vandalising our ho mes or doing drugs! It’s a winwin situation. Let them be as preachy as they want to be. So, let’s get a life and let Greta be. Mark Cook
Protect our doctors
SOLUTION?: Solar panels and windmills. picking on a 16yearold girl? Lay off! Yes, it’s all well if you think climate change is a load of tosh, but there is no need to be rude to the girl. I’m not particularly fond of her or what she preaches, but at the end of the day she could be doing much worse things. Maybe she will inspire some kids to get off the street and do something positive ins tead of being in gangs and stabbing people. Let’s encourage the positive, not put it down. If all our kids were out on the streets
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DEAR Euro Weekly, I am so sad to see the news about doctors being attacked. I had al ready heard about this back in the UK and couldn’t seriously believe it. The way they throw stones at firefighters and emergency service workers who are doing a great servi ce to their country, what a disgusting thing to do. And now here in Spain, what next! I have to admit I have been fed up with a doctor on more than one occasion, espe cially when they get funny or can’t be bothe red with you. But imagine actually attacking them? These people should be named and shamed, I can’t stand the fact that they don’t even disclose who they are. You attac ked a doctor, end of. Get their face in the newspapers so we can see who did it. We want justice to really come down on these disgraceful people once and for all. Peter Wright
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What’s ahead of us? THE year is coming to a close and ever ybody is preparing to ring in the New Year. And as a new decade waits ahead, we take a look back on what has been a tumultuous 2019. Politically, we have seen an emotional Theresa May step down and Boris Johnson come out victorious from the first December election in the UK since 1923. Expats in Spain witnessed the fourth Spanish election in three years and Trump became the third US president to be impeached. Never forgetting the omnipresent topic of Brexit, that has dominated headlines and discussions for the duration of the year. Climate change was at the forefront of the agenda, as young Greta Thunberg became one of the most talked about public figures. The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral went up in flames as the world watched aghast, while an inferno ravaged the Amazon Rainforest. We have seen terror attacks and brave convicts and millions protest for their freedom in Hong Kong. The British Royal family has also seen its ups and downs, as baby Archie joined the family and Prince Andrew was excluded after sexual abuse allegations. So, after such an eventful year, what can we expect from 2020? Some say that we must welcome the unexpected and fear not the unknown, for they bring a sea of possibilities.
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Poland could be leaving the EU as well as the UK dia following EU court ruling COMMENTS Catalan separatist was MEP FROM FACEBOOK with immunity when jailed
Poland won’t leave. They get far more money from the EU than they put in, unlike Germany, France, UK, NL, even wee Finland who are all net contributors (UK be ing the second largest contributor after Germany and France in third place). However, there is a worrying trend with the current ‘regime’ in Poland and some thing needs to be done to curtail the rise of the right and the power grab. Richard Charlesworth
Scotland to attempt another breakaway as Sturgeon writes demand to Johnson We are all one big country! The quicker everyone gets along the better. We are going backwards! It’s sad. Let’s stop fighting each other and sort the country out ,it needs it as it’s a mess. Lee Leonard
So many tragic break downs in action and communica tion on this sad event. It’s a failure on so many angles but this poor lady... so sad. My condolences to her fam ily. Laurie Linacre
#Spexit trending on social me-
Is Christmas a time to celebrate, or is it just another expense.
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I understand it and support it. EU has become a pure bunch of bureaucrats and corrupt rats. Crazy taxes, crazy regulations and crazy and mediocre politicians. James Jamesson
Woman dies after waiting an astonishing SIX hours on the street for an ambulance
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Late justice for Harry Butt out Trump, butt out of the American administra tion, this coward is not entitled to diplomatic immunity if she doesn’t want to come back voluntarily then fine you can come back involuntarily, there are ways and as for those that believe she is being persecuted you’re opinion isn’t worth listening to. Mark Rainey
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FOR NEXT 7 DAYS AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) A meeting midweek could mean a change to your finances for the better. In the short term, it may be necessary for you to rearrange money and appointments but try not to be too put out. Change is perhaps something that we become less tolerant of after a situation has gone on for a time.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) There is so much that has come to light in the past few weeks. It is no wonder that your mind is reeling. All will become clear in the weeks ahead and this cannot be rushed. However, there is a need to look after your health and get out in the fresh air. Any thought of joining a walking club or health group should be pursued.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A pleasant surprise makes you a little more optimistic midweek. It is possible for you to take on negativity too quickly. The next time something does not go according to plan, hold fire. It is amazing what a little time and distance will solve.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Although last week was not run at the pace anticipated, now the pace certainly picks up. Finances are still firmly on the agenda, but this time you will be able to deal on a more relaxed basis. A contact made recently gives you the opportunity not only to make some money but also to enlarge your circle of friends.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Make a point of putting on a happy face and your mood will stay high. There is still some more to be done to improve your social life and a recent offer of charity work may be just the thing. Avoid restricting the sort of folk who you are willing to mix with. Cultural differences apart, it is quite an eye-opener to find out how others live and think.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Being considerably more relaxed about those things which cannot be changed has taken a weight from your shoulders. It is also easier to understand why others have taken this approach in the past. There is, however, a balance to be found. Don't be put off by people who have become sloppy in their approach because this is not going to affect you.
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LEO (July 24 - August 23) Are you still patting yourself on the back for that recent achievement? Socially, this is a lovely week when old friendships are strengthened and new acquaintances prove to be relaxing. It is another mellow week but one in which you seriously consider making a major change.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Be your charming self this week without pushing too much. A natural approach when you are seeking a response is the best course of action. Simply being in the right place and under someone's gaze is all that is required. Are you getting itchy because an offer is not forthcoming? Well, if you absolutely must, then get a little bird to whisper in their ear.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) It is clear that you really love your hearth and home but, every now and again, there is a small voice calling. The good things in life appeal and, to have these, an effort is involved. Do not underestimate the amount of pleasure that you will enjoy when putting in that extra effort. It does, after all, involve other people.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22)
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LOTTERY UK NATIONAL LOTTERY Saturday December 21
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IRISH LOTTO Saturday December 21
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EURO MILLIONS Tuesday December 17
Having put in extra effort to bring a zing into your life, it is important that you keep the impetus going. This is not only good for your health and wealth, but also your mind. Although trying something new brings a few odd remarks your way, try not to be sidetracked.
BONUS BALL
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Your mind is still sharp this week and there are many questions that you would like answered. Doing a bit of research proves fruitful and also quite amusing. A recent contact may not come up with the proposition hoped for, but realise that it is still early days.
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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) There is still a strong accent on family matters and getting things sorted out. The way ahead is clear. If you are able to persuade someone that an idea was theirs and not yours, so much the better. Being in a practical mood serves you well because it is possible to get a lot done in the next few days. The weekend, however, is another matter.
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JOKER: 1 264 669 EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA Sunday December 22
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TIME
Across 1 In Paris, questioned about what was bordering on indecency (6) 3 Possible thread of loathing (6) 8 Red motor belonging to me (7) 10 The spot to find fish, one hears (5) 11 Found nausea sedative provided relief (5) 12 Coolest sort of cats (7) 13 Stop a student being boring (5) 15 Hang on a minute, sounds like animal feet (5) 20 The salesmen distressed losing fifty all together (2,5) 22 Medium for transmitting commercial in Brazilian city (5) 24 Trunk from actor's office (5) 25 Wine and cheese brought back by Gershwin? (7) 26 Outstanding work from substitute (6) 27 Indicates where the trains change tracks (6) Down 1 Type of chair Mod disliked? (6) 2 Fathers showing anger on board (5) 4 Fruit begins another pleasant picnic, let's eat (5) 5 Sons are upset with the motives (7) 6 Elegant groom, last in company (6) 7 Currency of a type so seldom seen nowadays (5) 9 Asian country taking part in main dialogue (5)
14 When scrambled, I'd alarm naval commander (7) 16 Bill gets free bitter (5) 17 Bully wrecked her cot (6) 18 Bacteria found right inside stones (5)
Code Breaker
19 Sparrow answered in the trees (6) 21 Nicked a long scarf (5) 23 Condescend to sound like a European (5)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 2 represents Q and 13 represents T, so fill in Q every time the figure 2 appears and T every time the figure 13 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 Down 1 Full supply (6) 1 Loose fitting bedtime attire (7) 4 Seize suddenly (4) 2 Enthusiastic (5) 8 By degrees (9) 3 Group working together (4) 9 Fourth planet from the Sun (4) 5 Regulations (5) 10 Desisted from (6) 6/18 Take over (3,3) 13 Rigidly accurate (6) 7 Hybrid offsprings of a donkey and a 15 Lowest part in music (4) horse (5) 18 Violating or tending to violate against 11 Talk about (7) (9) 12 Fragrance (5) 19 Bound or secured closely (4) 14 Shoulder firearm with a long barrel (5) 20 Expresses in words (6) 16 Watchful (5) 17 Something acquired without compensation (4) 18 See 6
English - Spanish
Across 1 Duckling (6) 3 Bloques (6) 8 Travieso (7) 10 Letter (mail) (5) 11 Roncar (cuando se duerme) (5) 12 Faint (medical) (7) 13 Tirar (5) 15 Lanza (5) 20 To squeeze (7) 22 Gusto (sentido) (5) 24 Fuerza (5) 25 Amanecer (7) 26 To rain (6) 27 Ring (metal) (6)
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Down 1 Castigar (6) 2 Trick (deceit) (5) 4 Lights (5) 5 Tie (neckwear) (7) 6 Estación (parte del año) (6) 7 Help (5) 9 Bone (of human, animal) (5) 14 Timetable (for trains, buses) (7) 16 Ponerse (3,2) 17 Ivory (6) 18 Cepillo (5) 19 Poison (6) 21 Ahí (en un lugar) (5) 23 Todavía (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 (BEAUTY) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
BEAUTY (10) CAREEN CAREER DEBTOR ERRAND ESTATE GARNET INHERE MARMOT MARTIN NOTICE NUTRIA PHOTON PIGEON RATTLE REPAIR SCANTY TRAUMA TRUANT
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Syntax 2 Bateau 3 Plenty 4 Tenure 5 Intent 6 Emerge 7 Errata 8 Urging 9 Sherry 10 Angels 11 Eureka 12 Resume 13 Stereo 14 Yearly 15 Insult 16 Afloat 17 Damsel 18 Island 19 Offend.
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 B) 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.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
TARGET:
TARGET: • Average: 25 • Good: 34
• Very good: 49 • Excellent: 64
SCORING: 4 letters: 1 point 7 letters: 5 points 5 letters: 2 points 8 or more letters: 6 letters: 3 points 11 points
Average: 10 Good: 14 Very good: 21
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
Excellent: 27
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION fake fane fans fawn fens flak flan flaw flea flew floe flow foal foes folk fowl leaf loaf oafs safe self sofa wolf fakes false fanes fawns felon flake flank flans flask flaws fleas flews floes flown flows foals folks fowls leafs loafs solfa wolfs felons flakes flanks SNOWFLAKE
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QUICK Across: 1 Faith, 4 Hymns, 7 Nostalgia, 8 Toys, 10 Pencil, 12 Asleep, 13 Sled, 16 Relatives, 18 Night, 19 Newts.
CODE BREAKER
Down: 1 Frost, 2 Inn, 3 Host, 4 Heater, 5 Magical, 6 Shawl, 9 Yule log, 11 Sextet, 12 Apron, 14 Dolls, 15 Oven, 17 Saw.
CRYPTIC
ENGLISH-SPANISH
Across:
Across:
1 Answers, 5 Skint, 8 Raise, 9 Largest, 10 Pirates, 11 Glade, 12 Arcade, 14 Bedsit, 18 Tutor, 20 Curtain, 22 Air mail, 23 Elate, 24 Tarns, 25 Rotters.
1 Games, 3 Ham, 5 Kiss, 7 Nuevo, 9 Alegría, 11 Girls, 12 Diversión, 13 Oro, 14 Tiring, 17 Tree, 18 Jugueterías.
Down: 1 Agrippa, 2 Skier, 3 Elected, 4 Splash, 5 Sprig, 6 Ice caps, 7 Tithe, 13 Caterer, 15 Earnest, 16 Tenders, 17 Ocular, 18 Toast, 19 Reads, 21 Adage.
Down:
1 Garlands, 2 Skier, 3 Humour, 4 Misers, 6 Ice, 7 Nacimiento, 8 Eggnog, 10 Greetings, 15 Feast, 16 Rojo, 17 Trip.
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QUIZ: THAT WAS 2019, THAT WAS (PART ONE) 1. Which 97-year-old was involved in a car crash as he pulled out onto a main road near the Sandringham Estate on January 17? 2. Which bakery chain, the largest in the UK, launched a meat free version of its sausage rolls in January? 3. Formed in February (2019) the Independent Group applied to become a political party with what new name in March? 4. The UK’s National Living Wage rose from £7.83 to what amount on April 1: (a) £8.07, (b) £8.14 or (c) £8.21? 5. What name did the Duke and Duchess of Sussex give to their son, born on May 6? 6. Which player won his first ever World Snooker Championship in May, defeating John Higgins 18–9 in the final? 7. Which Irish-trained thoroughbred won the 2019 Grand National, the second consecutive year the horse had won the race?
8. The UK’s 2019 Eurovision Song Contest entry Bigger Than Us, sung by Michael Rice, finished in last place with how many votes? (± two) 9. After a last-ditch rescue offer from Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct was rejected, which famous London department store went into administration in April? 10. Which two teams took park in the first all-English UEFA Champions League Final since 2008, at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid in June? Not a lot of people know that… London Liverpool Street, London King’s Cross and Edinburgh Waverley became the last of Network Rail's stations to abolish charges to their public toilets on April 1.
Answers: 1. DUKE OF EDINBURGH, PRINCE PHILIP, 2. GREGGS, 3. CHANGE UK – THE INDEPENDENT GROUP (accept CHANGE UK), 4. C - £8.21 (an increase of 4.9 per cent), 5. ARCHIE MOUNTBATTEN-WINDSOR (accept ARCHIE). 6. JUDD TRUMP, 7. TIGER ROLL, 8. 11 (accept nine to 13). 9. DEBENHAMS. 10. LIVERPOOL defeated TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 2–0
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS
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Euro Weekly News strives for accuracy, but cannot be held responsible for any errors in published forecasts • Kit Harington, December 26, 1986. 33 and two Academy Awards: Best Supporting Best known as Jon Snow on the HBO series Game Actor for the historical war drama film Glory of Thrones, he also voiced the role of Eret in the and Best Actor for his role as corrupt detective 2014 animated film How to Train Your Dragon 2 Alonzo Harris in the crime thriller Training Day. • Jude Law, December 29, 1972, 47 and played Milo in 2014 action movie Pompeii. • Timothée Chalamet, December 27, 1995, 24 British actor who played major roles in A I and Kit Harington. American actor who began his acting career in the Sherlock Holmes films. He won the 2000 short films, before appearing in the television drama series BAFTA Award for his work in The Talented Mr Ripley. He Homeland in 2012. He received an Academy Award began his acting career while performing with the National Youth Music Theatre. nomination for his first leading role in the 2017 film Call Me by Your Name. He plays the lead character, King • Patti Smith, December 30, 1946, 73 Henry V, in the 2019 film The King. American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and poet • Denzel Washington, December 28, 1954, 65 who became an influential component of the New York City punk rock movement with her 1975 debut album He has won two Golden Globe awards, one Tony Award,
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.
Horses. Called the ‘punk poet laureate,’ Smith fused rock and poetry in her work. • Alex Ferguson, December 31, 1941, 78 Scottish football manager who led Manchester United from 1986 to 2013, helping the club win 13 Premier League and two Champions League titles. He is considered one of the greatest managers of all time and has won more trophies than any other manager. • Frank Langella January 1, 1938, 82 American stage and film actor. He has won four Tony Awards, two for Best Leading Actor in a Play for his performances as Richard Nixon in the play Frost/Nixon and as André in The Father and two for Best Featured Actor in a Play.
Word Ladder HINT
SACK BACK
Move from the start word (HINT) to the end word (SACK) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
Solution HINT PINT PINK SINK (PICK) SICK (PACK) SACK
FROM Lisa Jewells, the New York Times bestselling author comes a look inside one family’s past whose buried secrets threaten to come to light. Libby Jones returns from work to find the important letter she’s been waiting for. In it, she learns not only the identity of her birth parents but that she is the sole inheritor of their abandoned mansion on the banks of the Thames. Everything in Libby’s life is about to change. Twenty-five years ago, police were called to 16 Cheyne Walk with reports of a baby crying. When they arrived they found the child in her crib whilst downstairs in the kitchen lay three dead bodies, next to a hastily scrawled note. In The Family Upstairs, the master of chilling suspense brings us the story of three entangled families living in a house with the darkest of secrets.
• 1904 - Lost boy The play Peter Pan, by James Barrie, opens at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London. About a free-spirited and mischievous young boy who can fly and never grows up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood having adventures on the mythical island of Neverland • 1940 - Battle of Britain London suffers its most devastating air raid when Germans firebomb the city. Hundreds of fires caused by the exploding bombs engulfed areas of London, but firefighters showed a valiant indifference to the bombs falling around them and saved much of the city from destruction. • 1968 - Rock legends Led Zeppelin was captured live for the first time in Spokane gym. The quartet of British rockers played in the United States as the opening act for Vanilla Fudge at a concert in a college gymnasium in Washington State. • 1981 - Groundbreaking The first American ‘test-tube baby,’ a child born as a result of in-vitro fertilization, is born in Norfolk, Virginia. Considered a miracle at the time, births like that of Elizabeth Jordan Carr are now common. • 1999 - Canal control The United States, officially hands over control of the Panama Canal, putting the strategic waterway into Panamanian hands for the first time. Since then, over 922,000 ships have used the canal.
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Reverse the signs of ageing MANY a company has promised mira cles when it comes to turning back the clock, but a scientist has claimed it might be much easier than we thought. A gerontology expert, Dr Rozalyn Anderson, said it is an “amazing fact” that wrinkles do not have to appear, claiming fasting may help slow age ing. The scientist explained a study ear lier this year showed adults age 0.6 years slower if they reduce calorie in take by 25 per cent to around 1,900 a day for men and 1,500 for women. Dr Anderson said, “remarkably, caloric restriction (CR) has been shown to be effective in delaying age ing in multiple species and the results in humans look equally promising,” she added, “indeed for many studies, CR is used as the goldstandard for enhanced longevity against which new drugs and antiageing strategies
are measured.” The expert added, “ultimately what these studies show is that what you eat influences how you age, and it’s not all bad news.” She continued, “one of the things that people some times miss is the amazing fact that ageing can be altered; caloric restric tion research proves this.” Dr Anderson concluded, “cutting your calories delays ageing, probably because the body uses energy from food differently to become more re silient,” adding, “by targeting ageing itself we could, instead of fighting cancer or cardiovascular disease indi vidually, target the full spectrum of disease simultaneously.” A previous study showed monkeys given 20 per cent fewer calories a day lived around nine years longer, giving hope to humans that a life of dieting could preserve our looks and give us a few more years.
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shown, the 60 observers were able to correctly identify whether a person was ill or not in 13 cases. Three main signs of illness were identified, including look ing pale. The study’s authors ex plained, “redness signals a healthy and attractive appear ance in both humans and ani mals and that appearing tired is strongly related to appearing healthy.” The researchers also said drooping eyelids on ill peo ple were a sign of tiredness from fighting off infection. Finally, the scientists noted the most obvious clue was pale lips on those who were ill, ex plaining it is a good place to look if you are trying to work out if someone is ill or not.
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Marc returns PUERTO RICAN star Marc Anthony announced last week he will return to Spain with his ‘Opus Tour’ in June to perform in eight cities. The best-selling artist’s concerts include a gig in Marina Sur (Valencia) on June 12, La Fica (Murcia) on June 13, IFEMA (Madrid) on June 16, RCDE Stadium (Barcelona) on June 18, Carlos Tartiere (Oviedo) on June 20, Monte de Gozo (Santiago) on June 21, Olympic Stadium (Sevilla) and in Marenostrum (Fuengirola) on June 26. Audiences will be treated to Anthony’s first studio album in six years ‘Opus’ - his eighth since ‘Otra nota’ established him as a major player in Latin music. The news comes after it was reported his 120-foot yacht, called Andiamo, was destroyed by a fire in Miami - the cause of
LATIN FAVOURITE: Marc Anthony is returning to Spain. which is still unknown. According to Spanish magazine, Hola! a witness, who was in another boat less than 15 metres away, said it was a very ‘tense moment’ as around 40 ‘professionals’ worked to prevent the fire from reaching other ships. The flames were so great, they could be seen for miles and smoke filled the harbour sky.
Anthony, who was not in America at the time, refused to comment about the circumstances, but told press that the two members of the onboard team were able to leave the boat safely, and that this ‘is all that matters.’ The hitmaker last visited Spain four years ago when he wowed fans in Marbella, Benidorm, A Coruña and Barcelona.
Daughters dazzle THE beautiful twin daughters of Spanish crooner Julio Iglesias, Cristina and Victoria, found time to see their brother Enrique perform in Madrid last week, before rubbing shoulders with the young international jet-set crowd in Paris. It was then off to America where the stunning pair was reportedly working on exciting projects in New York. But before leaving for the Big Apple, the stunning sisters spoke to Spanish magazine Hola. Cristina revealed she dreamed of studying Psychology and Criminology, and becoming an FBI agent as a child. But now she is keen to work in business, interior design or the fashion industry, while Victoria is adamant she wants to further her career in fashion. The twins have already demonstrated their style credentials, posting gorgeous pictures on social media and wowing in redcarpet events like the MET Gala in May, where they dazzled in feathered designs in pink and blue shades STUNNING SISTERS: Cristina and Victoria Iglesias. created by Oscar de
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The timewarp again THE Rocky Horror Picture Show has a huge cult following and members of the audience often dress as characters from the film and sing along with each scene. Returning to the La Cochera Cabaret in Malaga City, the Rocky Horror Madrid Show is something just a little bit different. The film is screened but there is a live cast who perform all of the dances and songs on stage and in front of the screen just to add
that little bit of extra excitement to the evening. There are two performances, Thursday Jan uary 23 at 9pm and Friday January 24 at 8pm with entry costing €12, although if tickets are booked by January 7, there is a reduced rate of €10. Every member of the audience will be given their own party bag upon arrival so that all can join in with the fun on stage.
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The Obligatory Turkey Curry THE arguments rage every year over whether or not you can get a decent curry with the left over Christmas turkey? Hopefully you’ve managed to keep the turkey moist during the cooking… there are many methods to achieve this if you care enough about your festive bird. Drop me an email if you want some tips! Have some cold beers ready in the fridge… as this curry will make the perfect partner. In a large pan add some crushed ginger, a chopped red onion and garlic to a couple of tablespoons of sunflower oil. Soften for a cou ple of minutes, then add a teaspoon of chilli powder (or more if you like it hot!), a tea spoon of ground coriander (or crushed corian der seeds), the same of cumin, a teaspoon of turmeric and a tablespoon of curry powder. Let that make a paste in the pan for a minute or two, then add 250ml of chicken stock (or turkey stock made from the giblets if you have bothered to use up everything). Add
a tin of plain chopped tomatoes and the turkey pieces. Add some salt and pepper and let it putter away on a low heat for about an hour. Stirring regularly… The turkey should get nice and moist reheating in the curry. When ready, scatter with some coriander leaves, pile in to some bowls and serve with whatever you wish… rice, naan breads, flat breads… even chips! Enjoy some cold beers and carry on the Christmas party. Merry Christmas!
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BIG M PROMOTIONS have had a busy 2019, but think that 2020 is going to be even busier now that they have access to stage events at both the Mijas and Be nalmadena auditoriums and would be happy to have feedback on who readers might like to see. Their Concert Club has grown by over 100 music lovers and their first event in 2020 the Simply Red/Mick Hucknall tribute at the Sun set Beach in Benalmadena on Saturday March 7 allows members to obtain entry at discounted rates. The big successes away from music have been the introduction of special fun filled dinner shows and both are returning to the Costa del Sol with characters from Only Fools and Horses re turn in April with five shows from April 13 to 17 at Saydo Park Hotel, Mollina, La Sala Banus, Los Arcos, Benavista, Club La Costa, Mijas Costa and Sunset Beach Club, Be nalmadena.
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DINNER SHOW: You can’t fault(y) the fun. Then in May it’s time for Basil, Sybil and Manuel to show how food should be treated from May 19 to 24 (the venue for May 20 is not yet confirmed) at La Plaza Ristorante, Mijas Costa, Club La Costa, Mijas Costa, Salon del Mar, Torre del
Mar, Sunset Beach Club, Be nalmadena and Los Arcos, Benavista. Bookings for all dinner shows have to be made di rect with the venues. But that’s not all as Big M Promotions have just an nounced that in 2020 they
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This week Celebrity Chef from Ready Steady Cook & Fellow Master Chef Steven Saunders, proprietor of The Little Geranium in La Cala cooks homemade food for Boxing Day and post Christmas.
Christmas Leftovers! Steven Saunders FMCGB The Little Geranium La Cala de Mijas & Marbella www.thelittlegeranium.com BOXING DAY was traditional ly a day off for the servants of the house in Victorian days. It was the day when they received a ‘Christmas Box’ from the master of the house usually containing a gift, some money and some leftovers from the lavish Christmas Day meal. The servants would go home on Boxing Day to give ‘their Christmas Boxes’ to their families. The practice developed to people giving Christmas boxes (commonly a small gift or some money) to tradespeople who had provided them with good service in the course of
the year. So Boxing Day is an impor tant day on the calendar and in these more modern times it is a good excuse to keep the family together. As I grew up, at Christmas it was getting more and more difficult to guarantee that our family came together. So Boxing Day became like a second chance at Christmas Day, it was and still is an important part of our Christmas celebrations. Boxing Day is great for us ing up the leftovers from Christmas Day, but you need to add in a few extras to make it feel special. We don’t want the guests feeling like they are just getting the leftovers! I always threw a big Boxing Day party when I lived in the UK. Close friends and family would show up for the buffet of the year! I always went to the ex treme, we had a barbecue
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outside with a sirloin of beef as well as the buffet inside with cold turkey, ham, lob sters, crabs, smoked salmon, and usually a goose or duck as well as a steaming hot turkey and ham pie, a large salad and loads of pickles. Family and friends went in to the kitchen, piled their plates high and always re turned for more. One year I had been so busy at the restaurant that I asked one of my chefs to cook the lobsters and the crab and some other things. He delivered it all into my fridge at home and on Boxing Day morning I put it all out on the table as normal. One of our friends went up to the table and screamed out loud…. we all came rushing in. The chef in charge of preparing the food for me had assumed
that the whole crab had al ready been cooked and my friend had turned the crab over to attempt to pull off the claws and the crab struck back as it was alive! It was really funny at the time but we all felt sorry for the crab so we removed it from the table and kept it alive in salt water. I’ll never forget my friend saying, “I’m off shellfish, I will just have some pie and anoth er glass of mulled wine!”
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Mulled wine and Turkey and ham pie Delicious Mulled Wine This recipe has been in my family for years. It is delicious, saves opening bottles of expensive wine, warms you up and gives everyone a lovely Christmas glow! Ingredients 1 bottle decent quality red wine 1 large cinnamon stick broken in two 3 or 4 cloves 2 pieces of star anise zest of 1 lemon and then slice the lemon after 4 tbsp soft brown sugar 250ml brandy 150ml gin 150ml of stones ginger wine 1 punnet blueberries 1 orange sliced Method 1. Put the red wine, brandy, gin, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, lemon zest and sugar in a large pan. Cook on a low heat for 20 minutes. Do not boil! 2. Remove from the heat, taste and add the fruits and the stones ginger wine leaving it all to infuse for five minutes or so.
3. Serve it warm ( but not red hot) in mugs or heatproof glasses Steven’s Turkey and Ham Pie Ingredients 600g of cooked turkey cut into bite size chunks 300g cooked ham cut into same size chunks For the Sauce 50g butter 3 tbsp of plain flour 250ml double or thick cream 50 g of mature cheddar grated 1 leek washed and chopped finely 500ml of turkey or chicken stock 1 glass of white wine or dry sherry 1 tbsp of Dijon or wholegrain mustard 2 tbsp of chopped fresh tarragon (or 1 tbsp dried) Maldon salt and white pepper For the homemade Pastry 500g of plain flour 75g of suet (optional) 200g of cold butter diced Approx 150 ml of cold water 2 egg yolks for glazing pastry To make the sauce
• Heat the butter in a thick saucepan and add the leeks and cook gently until soft but not coloured. • Stir in the flour and pour in the stock and whisk in, bring to the boil and immediately add the cream. • Reduce heat to gently simmer until sauce thickens. • Add the wine and the mustard and the tar ragon and whisk in. (This sauce can be made a day or so in advance) Taste and check seasoning. To make the pastry Tip the flour and salt into a food processor or mixer. Add the butter and the suet (if using) and whizz in until it looks like breadcrumbs. With the motor running slowly pour in approx imately 150ml of cold water until the pastry comes together. Tip the dough onto the surface and use a little extra flour to knead the dough until smooth. Wrap in cling film and rest the dough for 20/30 minutes in the fridge. To construct and cook the pie • Get your pie dish ready and heat the white sauce.
Perfect Boxing Day food.
• Tip in the turkey and ham pieces and cook gently until it is all warm, taste and correct sea soning, and then pour the mix into the pie dish. • Roll the pastry out 5mm thick and drape over the pie with plenty of hang over. Trim the hang over and crimp the edge all the way around neat ly. Cut a little hole in the centre to let the steam out and brush the pie with egg yolk evenly. • Bake in a pre heated oven 180ºC and cook for 35 45 minutes until golden brown and bub bling hot. Serve on your buffet table next to the meats and pickles.
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REPAIRS Air Conditioning Service Engineers. All makes, models, ages, serviced and repaired. Reduce running costs with regular service. All areas. EnvirocareSpain since 1996. call 952 663 141 or 670 409 759 www.envirocares pain.com info@enviro c a r e s p a i n . c o m (287013)
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Air Conditioning Service Engineers. All makes, models, ages, serviced and repaired. Reduce running costs with regular service. All areas. EnvirocareSpain since 1996. call 952 663 141 or 670 409 759 www.envirocares pain.com info@enviro carespain.com (287013)
ANTIQUES WANTED! All types of antiques, paintings, jewellery, watches, silver etc. Any condition. Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques and Jewellers shops, extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola. Mobile 609 529 633. Telephone 952 588 795 (201522)
AWNINGS ACE OF SHADES - All colours available. Urbanisations catered for, electric and manual operation; also recovery service available, largest selection of colours and designs on the coast. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.design (101730)
BATHROOMS Bathroom renovations and re-modelling: Quality installations: project managed. All areas. Masterbuildspain installing bathrooms since 1996. Call 952 663 141 or 670 409 759 www.masterbuild spain.com info@mas terbuildspain.com (287013)
BIRDWATCHING BIRDERS Search: Andalucia Bird Society.org Informative monthly outings in Southern Spain. Quarterly magazine. Chitchat in English and Spanish. New members welcome. (287075)
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ACE OF SHADES - Vertical, Venetian, Roman, Roller, Wooden blinds, various colours available, also black-out blinds. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.de sign (101730) BLINDS, awnings, mosquito screens, curtains, vast choice. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (284536)
SOLAR BLINDS SOLAR BLINDS ES Ideal for large glazed areas to reflect heat / glare and stop furniture fading and still keep the view. SAVE HEAT IN THE WINTER to improve your living environment. ian@solarshadetinting.c om Tel Ian 958 496 571 / 644 546 176 (256591)
BOILERS Water heaters. Gas or electric. All areas, quality guaranteed. EnviroCareSpain since 1996. call 952 663 141 or 670 409 759 www.enviro carespain.com info@en virocarespain.com (287013)
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KITCHEN, Bedroom and Bathroom refurbishments by www.complete-carpentry.com 952 196 457 or 696 064 019. Facebook: The Irish Carpenter (276006)
DAMP PROOFING Renovations and reforms Bathrooms, kitchens, tiling, windows, doors, wardrobes, plumbing, electrics, guttering. Full projects, large or small. Masterbuildspain since 1996. All work fully guaranteed. All areas. 952 663 141 or 670 409 759 www.masterbuild spain.com info@master buildspain.com (287013)
DR DAMP leaking roofs, damp walls, all mould cured. All work guaranteed. Call 689 515 558 (276245)
SWINGLES CASAS SL. For all your building needs. Visit www.swingles casas.com for more details or call 952 428 067 / 666 960 262 (285236)
Guttering. All areas. Masterbuildspain since 1996. Call 952663141 or 670 409 759. www.masterbuild spain.com. info@mas terbuildspain.com (287013)
JIM’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS. bathrooms / kitchen reforms, repairs, plumbing, carpentry, painting, tiling, maintenance. Give us a call no job too small. 692 207 799 / 645 559 423 CONCRETE – OZBUILD. The specialists of printed concrete. Reseals, Brickwork, Tiling, Plastering, Reforms. 16 Years in Spain. Competitive Prices, Quality Finish. 952 426 074/606 745 920 www.ozbuild spain.com (285288) GENERAL BUILDER. Tiling, plastering, painting, electrician, plumber, carpentry. Reasonable prices. 635 913 885 (References available) (286970) www.handymanservices.es Electrician, plumbing, construction, painting. Innovation. ROT deduction for Swedish Sotogrande to Marbella 648 712530
DAMP PROOFING. www.electro-os.com. in fo@electro-os.com. 958 656 560 / 619 666 363
DO you have humidity? We will solve your problem with 15 years guarantee. Alfil waterproofing 952 272 700 Since 1989
BUSINESS FOR SALE SMALL Garden furniture shop between Estepona/San Pedro. Low price, low rent. Perfect family business. Call George 669 331 280 (278098)
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METALWORK NEW REJAS, GATES, Carports & Fencing, repairs & alterations. Work Guaranteed. Reliable. 14yrs on Coast. Steve the Welder. Call/Whatsapp 655 040 648
PLASTERING PLASTERING, rendering, dry lining, coving. Fitted Kitchens, Bathrooms and Bedrooms. All work guaranteed. 689 515 558 (276245)
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE MR-MAINTENANCE – For ALL your Property needs. No Job Too Small – Contact 647 460 155. (287099)
TILING CARPENTERS CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Available for all types of property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens and bathrooms renovated etc., 30 years experience, very reliable. Tel: 952 441 955 / 677 087 575 (277284)
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Tiling, bathrooms, kitchens, floors, terraces. All areas. Masterbuildspain since 1996. Call 952663141 or 670 409 759 www.masterbuild spain.com. info@mas terbuildspain.com (287013)
CASHBACK on your house/commercial. Payback only when you sell. Quick/easy. Min 20k. 617 333 777 (278948)
BUY & SELL DECLUTTER, cash paid for small/medium furniture, antiques, decanters, brass, copper, golf clubs & other ornaments. Howard 608 121 817 (286749) HOUSE CLEARANCE SPECIALISTS, FULL OR PART CLEARANCE. ALL FURNITURE WANTED, WE PAY MORE. TEL 634 324 914 OR EMAIL houseclearance man@hotmail.com (286670) ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM Buyers & Sellers of quality furniture. Top prices paid. 675 357 575 (287375) SUPERPOOL est. 1985. Pool tables, boxing and mini-vending machines on profit share, also new/second hand domestic tables and accessories. Tel 629 530 233 - www.superpool spain.com (286681) VERY LARGE collection of CD’s for sale, Rock n Roll & Classical. Classical LP’s as well. 200 Books by James Patterson. All at €3 each. Pick & Choose. 200 Books, Lee Child, 300 Books Wilbur Smith, plus over 10,000 other paperbacks all at €6 each. New delivery from UK Every Week courtesy of Universal books. Shop Estb. 48 years, 3 Generations. Please visit Shakespeare Bookshop by N.H. Hotel, San Pedro (287326)
CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Solid French Oak extending table 130cm extends to 230cm + 4 Chairs. 1 x 130cm Bench. €450. 683 622 772 (287755)
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CARAVANS CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (253107) PARKING, STORAGE & SALES. Caravans - Motorhomes - Boats - Cars and Vans etc. Short / long term - Safe & secure, drop off & collections. Excellent rates, discount for long term, 5 mins from Fuengirola. Established 25 years. www.eurodog.es / info@eurodog.es 679 786 669 / 606 101 807 (257556)
CAR HIRE ALH RENT A CAR – SHORT & LONG-TERM RENTALS FROM €9.90 A DAY. INSURANCE INCLUDED IN OUR PRICES. www.alhrenta car.com - TLF: 638 846 909 or reservasalh rentacar@gmail.com (27 8376)
CARS WANTED CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (253107)
CHIMNEY SERVICES APEX CHIMNEY SERVICES, professional chimney sweeping and smoke testing. NACS Qualified. Clean and efficient Tel: Bob 696 320 202 (287216) CHIMNEY SWEEP. Clean reliable professional. All types, special price for more than one. Chris 608 337 497 (285980)
CLASSES CALAHONDA LANGUAGE CENTRE. Established 1987. New beginner’s Spanish course starts 13th January 2020. Maximum 5 students per group for guaranteed results. Other levels and private classes available. Enrol now. Also translations undertaken calahondalan guage@gmail.com Tel: 952 931 176 (285416)
CLEANING SERVICES OVEN CLEANING, domestic, commercial, complete fittings, let professional do hard dirty work. From 40€ . 611 283 162 ovenclean ingcostadelsol.com (258467) STARLIGHT CLEANING SERVICES. All types of cleaning. Any size of property. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. 682 636 451 www.starlightspain.com (286668) ADVANCED Cleaning Services. Professional carpet, upholstery cleaning, 27 years experience, wet/dry clean. Honest, reliable service 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 or email acservs@out look.com (253107) RUGS fitted carpets, upholstery including leather cleaned on site 685 524 921 (253107) Have your windows, doors & glass professionally cleaned at affordable prices from just € 15. Call/WhatsApp Chris 447979 767 576 (287300)
COMPUTERS PC DOCTOR Computer Sales & Repairs, IPTV, Lobster SIM cards, Web Sites. We come to wherever YOU are – Home or Business. 952 591 071 www.electron box.net Paseo Jesus Santos Rein 11, Fuengirola (286965) www.euroweeklynews.com
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DECORATORS RAINBOW Pinturas. English, professional painters & decorators. All aspects of interior & exterior work. Also kitchen/ furniture spraying. Call / WhatsApp: Daniel 628 066 308. www.rain bowpinturas.com (287097) MIJAS PAINTER & Decorator, 30 years exp, Dec /Jan discounts. Andy 711 009 346. mijaspainterdeco rator.com (287433)
DOMESTIC APP REPAIRS DOMESTIC Appliance repairs - washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497 (285980) REPAIRS to Washing Machines-Dish WashersOvens-Fridges. Call Garry Goodman 673 344 212. English Service Technician. 35 years’ experience. (286416)
DRAINAGE BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drain spain.com (277279)
FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€ /m2) WHY PAY MORE. WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON-SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (259400) MARBLE POLISHING, CRYSTALLIZING, LASTING, HIGH SHINE. REGRINDING, RESTORATION OF SALTY, DEAD FLOORS. 27YRS EXPERIENCE. RELIABLE. REFS AVAILABLE. CYRIL. 645 840 199 (284878) MARBLE FLOORS polished high shine non-slip. Fast Service Reliable, family run business. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. No job too small. Cleansol 10am – 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)
26 Dec 2019 - 1 Jan 2020 FURNITURE THE WAREHOUSE – We buy a Single item to a Full House Clearance – 602 610 103 www.casaking.es (253107) FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 675 357 575 (287375)
GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@gardenprofessionals.com (283924) GARDENING SERVICES irrigation systems, turfs, reforms & landscaping. Ricardo 637 160 129 www.ricar dogardens.es (285257)
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IRRIGATION IRRIGATION F&P: professional new sprinkler systems and repairs, 30 years’ experience. 14 days free trial, fixed price. Free quotation. 656 314 510 (285654) PUMPS P&P: deep water well, pressure and pool pumps, service, sales, installations and repairs 30 years’ experience. Free quotation. 656 314 510 (285654) IRIS-IRRIGATION and landscapes. New Installations & problem-solving. Turf (supply and laying). Garden constructions. Tree surgeon. Clearing. Astro Turf (Free Quotation) 676 747521 (284885)
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CLEARFLOW – Unblocking, CCTV inspection, repair and installation. Tel: 630 200 600 / 952 885 661. Facebook: DesatorosClearflow (284730)
ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICIAN Exclusively Marbella and Estepona Richard on 602 292 385 or email richi@europe.com All installations & maintenance. Surge Protection, Garden Lights, Upgrades, Boletins. (286422) LIT ELECTRICIANS for all your Electrical & maintenance needs no job too small for a FREE Quote. Call Craig on 604 106 414 or Ben 679 505 761 (287118)
ENGLISH TEA RINGTONS TEA delivered to your door in Spain by Correos. Order online www.ringtonstea-espana.es 625 299 696 (287158)
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WWW.FUNERALSPAIN.COM FURNITURE ALHAURIN FURNITURE Emporium. Buyers and sellers of quality furniture. We buy from a small item to full clearances. Top prices paid. 697 511 071 www.casaking.es (253107)
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GATES ELECTRIC Gates/Garage Doors. Intercoms/access control systems and replacement remotes. New installs and repairs. For all your electric gate and garage door requirements call us on 605 356 469/952 786 178. The Garage Door Co & 2 Way Gates. tgdc@hotmail.co.uk www.thegaragedoorcompa ny.es (284850)
GATE REPAIRS ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641 (278431)
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GLASS CURTAINS GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (287015)
HEATING Fires gas or wood burners EnvirocareSpain since 1996. All areas. Quality guaranteed. 952 663 141 or 670 409 759 www.envirocares pain.com info@enviro carespain.com (287013)
HEALTH & BEAUTY
BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX AND FILLERS From €95. Covers the Costa del Sol and inland. www.beautifulmarbella.es 609 347 086. (286480)
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LOANS LOANS AVAILABLE on all types of paintings, jeweler, watches, silver etc. Any condition. Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques & Jewelers shops extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola. Mobile 609 529 633. Tel: 952 588 795 (SE) (201522)
CHIROPRACTOR LOCKSMITH FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J. Schaegen, Specialized in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice. 652 291 224 www.body work.es (282256)
DENTIST ENGLISH SPEAKING DENTIST in Fuengirola & Nueva Andalucia. Specialising in Zircon crowns, bridges etc. FREE check up! drvisky@hotmail.com. 689 887 019 (284567)
THERAPIST RELIEF FROM DEPRESSION, Anxiety And Relationship Problems. Philip Jameson, LICSW Psychotherapist. 635 276 140 (287165)
HOT TUBS/SPAS HOT TUBS, new, used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. 691 973 131 / 952 793 398
MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 153, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 902 123 153 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (200726) EU INSURANCE DIRECT. Best prices, best service, best cover for all your Insurance needs. TEL 951 080 118 or 952 830 843 (281380)
LOCKSMITH emergency / appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured, 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (248853) EMERGENCY LOCKSMITH/SAFE ENGINEERS - 24/7 CALLOUT 636 770 865/952 660 233 OR VISIT OUR SHOP IN LA CALA WWW.SECURITYOFS PAIN.COM
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LSM INSURANCE. No fat singing blokes or trumpeting telephone´ s, just professional service at the best prices for all your insurance needs including car, household, commercial, life, health and travel. Tel 952 578 008 or www.lsminsur ance.biz for a quotation (287020)
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MISCELLANEOUS WOODY´ S LOS BOLICHES. Greeting Cards, mail to and from the UK. Worldwide courier and Passport renewals. All adverts taken for the Euro Weekly News- display or classified. Open 9.002.00PM (Monday to Friday). Special hours apply August and Xmas. One street behind the Confortel, just off Plaza San Rafael, Los Boliches, on C/Poeta Salvador Rueda 93. Tel: 952 471 877
MOBILLITY S E N I O R W O R L D (est.2008) – MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ´ n´ recline chairs & a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire, for a better life. Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices THE World of Mobility Superstore Fuengirola. All your mobility needs under one roof, Sales, Rentals & Repairs for Mobility Scooters, Wheelchairs, Walkers, Bathroom Equipment, Stair lifts & much more www.worldofmobility.es 622 832 954 (287012)
MOSQUITO SCREENS MOSQUITO screens, sliding, pulldown, pleated colours call Mosquito Nick 647 072 861 ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.de sign (101730)
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HOUSE CLEARANCES THE WAREHOUSE – We buy a Single item to a Full House Clearance – www.casaking.es - 602 610 103 (253107)
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MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a high-quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931
CLASSIFIEDS MOTORING
C AR S ERVICES BRITISH MECHANIC Mijas Costa. Experienced & Reliable. 605 407 369
FOR SALE CAR- -ISMAS GIFT FIAT GRAND PUNTO 1.4, 2006, only 125,000kms (approx 75,000miles). 5 door, air-con, cd player, electric windows & locking ITV till August 2020, sky blue. 2,995€ www.robert soncars-spain.com phone Samantha 952 832 173/ 608 658 785 CAR- -ISMAS GIFT SEVEN SEATER OPEL ZAFIRA 2010, Great People Carrier, only 93,000kms (approx. 65,000 miles) golfing owner, dog grill, cool air-con, cd player, room for luggage, family friendly Was 6,995€ Now €5,995 ONO. See photos more details. www.robertsoncarsspain.com phone 952 832 173/ 608 658 785 CAR- -ISMAS GIFT 4X4 AUTOMATIC DIESEL BMW. X3, 2013, Everything you want, only 77,000kilometres, (approx. 47,000 miles). Sat nav. Parking sensors, roof bars, cd, electric, alloy wheels, private owner returning UK. WAS....21,500€ NEW REDUCED PRICE....18,995€. See photos web page www.robertsoncarsspain.com phone 952 832 173/608 658 785 CAR- -ISMAS GIFT DIESEL JAGUAR X TYPE ESTATE WAGON EXECUTIVE 2.2, 2008 model, chrome roof rack, parking sensors. 5 door, cd, climate control, beige leather interior, dark blue, alloy wheels, Jaguar bonnet badge this is one good looking big cat, even has a retractable Jaguar dog grill, low kms. Low price 6,995€ see photos web page www.robert soncars-spain.com phone Samantha 952 832 173/608 658 785 whatsapp CAR- -ISMAS GIFT DIESEL VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 2015 only 47,000kms. 5 seater, 5 door, white, private golfing lady owner. WAS.....15,995€ NOW...12,995€ see photos web page www.robertson cars-spain.com phone 952 832 173/608 658 785
www.euroweeklynews.com CAR- -ISMAS GIFT LOOK REDUCED PRICE 4X4 JEEP CHEROKEE DIESEL 2L, 2014 only 51,000kms. Parking sensors. One private lady owner, immaculate, manual, grey, make me an offer what are you waiting for this is a great reduction W A S . . . 1 8 , 9 9 5 € NOW..16,450€ o.n.o see photos web page. www.robertsoncarsspain.com phone 952 832 173/ 608 658 785 CAR- -ISMAS GIFT 4x4 AUTOMATIC / DIESEL HONDA CR-V 2.2. 2014 model, only 54,000kms. (approx.32,000 miles), glass roof, mink metallic paintwork, beige leather interior, alloy wheels, reverse parking camera and front sensors, CD. Stop start keyless, electric everything, and most important fully stamped HONDA SERVICE HISTORY, last service Oct. 2019, Happiness is this Honda.........€16,995 See photos web. www.robert soncars-spain.com phone /whats app. Samantha 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 CAR- -ISMAS GIFT CABRIO AUTOMATIC OPEL ASTRA .TT. 1.8. 2008 only 74,000kms, (approx 47,000miles) one lady owner, always garaged, electric hard roof folds into boot, beautiful sky blue , everything you want , have you been good yes Santa says a gift at €6,995. Samantha 952 832 173/ 608 658 785. See photos web. www.robertsoncarsspain.com WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726) SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (284761) MASSIVE SAVINGS AT BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documenta-
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tion simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbradycars.com (284761) MERCEDES Estate C-220 Diesel Automatic Sport Line, New ITV with only 120’000 Klm (75’000 Mls) S/History Sat-Nav, bluetooth, tow bar and lots more metallic silver half black interior PRICE SLASHED FROM 7’995€ NOW 6’500€ - 952 838 842/608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (284761) MASSIVE SAVING VOLVO V-60 4-D (Estate) Automatic/ Diesel 2016 top of the range to many extras to list one private owner full service history has to be seen for this low price. WAS 21’995€ - NOW 18’995€ 952 838 842/608 950 221 billbradycars.com (284761) HONDA Civic estate (Diesel) 1.6 Six speed manual. 2014 One private owner full service history from Honda only 64’000 Klm. (40’000 Mls) Diamond white, eco drive, Honda have to many extras to list here, look at this price it’s unbeatable at only 13’995€ 952 838 842/ 608 950 221 billbradycars.com. (284761) Convertible BMW 118-I 6 Speed G/ Box 2012 One private owner full BMW History 40’000 Klm (25’000 Mls) Full service history and warranty gunmetal grey tan leather always been garaged and in immaculate condition its Only 14’995€ 952 838 842 /608 950 221 billbradycars.com (284761) Citroen Picasso C-3 2014 One private owner 25,000 Klm (15,000mls). Diamond white this has been garaged from new it looks great ideal small MPV for only 8’995 € 952 838 842 /608 950 221 billbradycars.com. Suzuki SX-4 Cross Over 4+2 1.6 Inj. 2014 One private owner 40’000 Klm (25’000 Mls ) diamond white this jeep has been very well maintained LOOK AT THIS LOW PRICE only 10’995€ 952 838 842/ 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com BMW Tourer 316D 2013 44.000km (27.000 Mls) white for 19´ 995€ from private owner, many extras, in perfect conditions. 952 838 842/ 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com
Automatic Renault Kadjar 2018 14’000 Klm ( 8’000 Mls ) with full warranty as its top of the range to many extras to list what a saving at only 19’995€ 952838842 /608 950 221 billbrady cars.com
26 Dec 2019 - 1 Jan 2020 BRITISH MECHANIC Mijas Costa. Experienced & Reliable. 605 407 369 (287423)
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Automatic/ Seven Seater 1.6 TDI 2014 VW. Touran Only 32’000 Klm. (20’000 Mls) metallic bronze, blue tooth, cruise control, alloy wheels, and much more Bereavement forces this sale at only 13’995€ 952838842 608 950 221 billbra dycars.com XMAS BARGAIN: 3,250€ each ONO – Nissan Note Metalic Blue 2006 5 door 1.4 petrol – Citroen C4 Coupe 1.6 Diesel Top of Range, both tidy plus ITV and tax. Estepona – Tel: 691 973 131 - +44 78 3637 9122 (287465) Talbot 1986 UK LHD motorhome slight faults £1,595 – Renault 4 1986 – resprayed 100,000km, good order 1,795€. Kangaroo Estate 1.9 diesel 2005 Gib Reg. Drive Away £1,595 691 973 131 - +44 78 3637 9122 (287465)
INSURANCE WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726)
MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (287296) BRITISH MECHANIC Mijas Costa. Experienced & Reliable. 605 407 369 (287423)
PEST CONTROL COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (285686)
PETS CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (253107) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (253107) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921. (253107) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH/WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837. (253107) WANTED, wanted, wanted!! All cars, all years, all models… from exotic to classic. Spanish, English, Dutch plated. Call us on 951 977 329 or 606 647 597. (284888) ALL CARS / Commercials wanted, runners or nonrunners. Cash. Buyer collects. Transfer included. 605 109 796 (286047)
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YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully vaccinated and neutered. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity. Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death. Can be seen without obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (287370) LOW COST NEUTERING 630 197 435 (Eng) / 952 112 978 (283419)
CHARITIES ACE CHARITY ‘El Refugio’ in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the A n d a l u c i a n government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-charity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467,
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EURODOG Boarding Kennels & Cattery. Under new ownership by animal loving family. Large kennels and exercise yards, fully licensed and sanitary approved. Safe, secure and caring environment. Inspections welcome anytime. 5 minutes from Fuengirola 679 786 669 / 952 464 947 / www.eurodog.es (242538) PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air-conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcare spain.com. Find us on Facebook at Petcare Spain. LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. lagunaken nels@hotmail.com. Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983. (285836)
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Bold and pure The power of the IntelliLux LED® Pix el Light system has been significantly in creased. The 84 LED elements are arranged in three rows in each ultra slim headlamp, along with the curve light and dip beam module, as well as the characteristic, LED daylight running lamp underneath. The front end emphasises the car’s elegant and sporty character by proportionally making everything feel
lower, wider and executed with clear German attention to detail. The chromeedged radiator grille is wider and features prominent slats; the Opel logo in the middle of the chrome bar seems larger. The chrome bar itself stretches right and left to the LED day light
running lamps, which are now located at the bottom instead of the top of each headlamp. The rear of the Insignia Grand Sport and Sports Tourer is also defined by clear lines and slim, horizontal lines of the design continue in the interior. Pre cisely placed
chrome accents underline the stylish ambience. Typically for a flagship, the Insignia will feature a full range of assistance and infotainment systems. A new digi tal rearview camera improves rearward vision. Safety when reversing out of parking spaces can be further increased by the optional rear crosstraffic alert. The system uses radar sensors to de tect objects 90 degrees to the left and right behind the Insignia, at distances of up to 20 metres. The driver is warned via the display and acoustic signals. The topoftheline unit features nu merous Connected Navigation services. With realtime traffic information, on line map updates and predictive navi gation, journeys are more relaxing. Ergonomically certified AGR seats are optionally available for driver and front passenger and will offer high comfort. CREDIT: Opel
OPEL gives a first glimpse of the new Insignia. The new edition of the German brand’s flagship will premiere at the Brussels Motor Show from Jan uary 1019, 2020 and offer buyers even sharper looks as well as further improved nighttime vision. Thanks to the refreshed design, the topofthe linemodel has an even more power ful ontheroad presence. The new Insignia is packed with ad vanced technologies. The Grand Sport limousine and Sports Tourer estate of fer for the first time a digital rearview camera. Combined with radarbased rear crosstraffic alert, which warns of traffic approaching from the side, the system further increases safety. It will be even more efficient than before, thanks to lightweight engineering and allnew, highly efficient petrol and diesel engines.
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ROAD TEST by Nick Fletcher THE Opel/Vauxhall Astra has been a bigselling family hatchback for many years, providing strong opposition to mainstream rivals such as the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus. In recent months,
HATCHBACK: Has more aerodynamic styling.
Opel Astra SE the Astra has been exten sively revised with sleek and more aerodynamic styling and a range of greener and more economical engines. With prices starting from €22,643 (£18,885), Astra usu ally undercuts its main rivals and this helps ce ment its repu
tation as an attractive value formoney family or business car. There are more than 30 variants in the Astra range which features petrol and diesel engines and manual and automatic transmissions. My test model was the en try level SE version with a 1.5litre 120 hp diesel engine and sixspeed manual gear box. This version is priced at €24,400 (£20,350) and standard features include infotain ment touch screen, digital radio, Bluetooth, USB and smart phone connectivi
ty, plus alloy wheels, aircon ditioning and cruise control. The diesel engine is smooth, quiet and respon sive, with a 0100 kph time of 9.6 seconds and top speed of 209 kph (130 mph). Average fuel economy is 21.7 kpl (61.5 mpg) and emissions are low at 92 g/km. Out and about, the Astra handles well with light steer ing, a slick gearshift and a comfortable ride, though the suspension is set slightly firmer than some in the class and can be a little bumpy on rougher surfaces. The cabin is welldesigned for ease of use, with plenty
of adjustment on the driver’s seat and steering wheel to al low an ideal position. The dashboard is functional and unfussy in layout and easy to understand. There is good head and legroom in the rear even for sixfooters and while the boot space at 370 litres is not the largest in the class, it is a usable square shape and with the rear seats folded, space can be boosted to 1,210 litres. The Astra comes across as a very competent and practi cal family or business car of fering good fuel economy and low emissions and its lat est revisions and upgrades and its keen pricing will en sure it remains a significant competitor in the hotlycon tested hatchback sector.
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WILLIAN and Frank Lampard got the better of their former manager Jose Mourinho as Chelsea seemingly set their Premier League campaign back on track with a 20 win at Totten ham in an illtempered London der by. Chelsea’s impressive early season form under head coach Lampard had tailed away in the time Mourinho reinvigorated Spurs, having succeed ed the struggling Mauricio Pochetti no last month. Indeed, Tottenham would have leapfrogged the Blues into fourth with victory, yet Willian scored twice before halftime the second from the penalty spot after a remarkable Paulo Gazzaniga error. Son Heungmin was sent off for kicking out at Antonio Rudiger with 28 minutes left, and Lampard’s men cruised to the finish at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The game was interrupted as ref eree Anthony Taylor addressed the two coaches, however, with Rudiger reporting an incident of racist abuse. After four defeats in their prior five league matches, this represent ed a muchneeded win for Chelsea, ensuring a fourpoint buffer to fifth placed Sheffield United at Christmas with Mourinho’s Spurs back in sev enth. Chelsea lined up with a threeman defence and bossed the opening ex
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DANGEROUS CLEARANCE: Gazzaniga’s foul forced a penalty. changes, leading through Willian af ter 12 minutes. The Brazilian traded passes with Mateo Kovacic following a short cor ner, shifted the ball away from Serge
Aurier and whipped a fierce 15yard drive across Gazzaniga into the bot tomright corner. Harry Kane blazed a presentable opening over the crossbar under
pressure from N’Golo Kante at the other end, before Son was similarly wasteful from a tight angle on the left. And Tottenham were made to pay
A Christmas stuffing MANCHESTER UNITED’S top four aspirations took an other knock following a 20 defeat to Watford at Vic arage Road on Sunday af ternoon. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named the same starting 11 for the third consecutive match, with Paul Pogba on the bench after returning from a lengthy injury lay off. The Red Devils looked for backtoback away wins in the league for the first time since February after the Manchester derby success at the Etihad two weeks ago. And inside the sixth minute, Anthony Martial came close to give his side the perfect start to obtain ing their objective with a low shot from Daniel James’s cross but the effort went wide. Having just appointed a
third manager this season in Nigel Pearson, the home side managed to hold their own against a side their more illustrious opponents. The Hornets were in front five minutes from halftime after David De Gea helped Ismaila Sarr’s volley from a delivery by Christian Kabasele into the back of the net. A penalty within four minutes following a foul on Sarr by Aaron WanBissaka gave the home side a sec ond as skipper Troy Deeney sent De Gea the wrong way from the penalty spot. Pogba made a welcome return to action following a threemonth layoff, with Jesse Lingard making way as Solskjaer looked to turn the game around com pletely. The Red Devils weren’t able to muster a comeback as has been the case a few
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for their profligacy as Chelsea were awarded a penalty in bizarre circum stances in firsthalf stoppage time. Gazzaniga charged from his goal and missed the ball completely as he attempted a clearance, instead catching Marcos Alonso high with his boot. Referee Taylor initially gave a foul against Alonso, but the VAR in tervened, and Willian tucked away the spotkick. Only the linesman’s flag spared Gazzaniga further blushes following the restart, as he spilled Alonso’s strike at the feet of the offside Tam my Abraham. The VAR soon stepped in again when Taylor at first failed to send Son off for a petulant kick after clashing with Rudiger, and Spurs scarcely threatened a response. Rookie Premier League coach Lampard had struggled to arrest Chelsea’s slump before heading north to Tottenham, but his switch to a back three proved inspired. The Blues dominated possession from the outset while boasting the requi site athleticism in defence to largely nullify the threat of a counterattack. Mourinho’s men were slow to re spond and, thanks to Gazzaniga’s moment of madness, the Por tuguese’s proud record of never hav ing lost at home to a former club was in tatters by halftime from which they never recovered.
City dominate ANOTHER DEFEAT: Manchester United fans are getting frustrated with a string of losses. instances this season, as the hornets register only their second win of the campaign. Manchester United fans are seriously now getting frustrated with their Man ager OGS as a continual calamity of losses rack up for the famous Manchester club against what’s regard ed as lesser sides. Fans are starting to wake up to the fact that whilst their former hero had a good pedigree in Norway as a Manager, he previous ly flopped in the Premier
ship as he took Cardiff City to relegation and then placed them near the bot tom of the Premier League before being fired. At the time of his ap pointment Cardiff City Chairman, himself a Man chester United fan said he felt like “the cat that got the cream” but he found the milk turned sour very quickly, that’s now the thoughts of many of the Manchester United fan base and the pressure is now seriously on the Nor wegian.
MANCHESTER CITY overcame highflying Leicester City 31 in a Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening. Man City, as anticipated, threw the first punches 13 minutes from kickoff after Mahrez played a cut back to Kevin De Bruyne who hit the frame of the post with a sweeping low shot. Leicester however drew first blood right at the mid way stage when Jamie Vardy picked up Harvey Barnes’s through ball to outpace Fernandinho for a delicate chip over Ederson. The lead lasted all but eight minutes as Mahrez haunted his former side after cutting in for a shot that deflected off the inside of the Caglar Soyuncu before going past Kasper Schmeichel. City went further in front four minutes before half time after Mahrez went down in the area under Ricar do Pereira’s challenge, earning a penalty which IIkay Gundogan buried home. The champions remained in control following the start of the second half, with Mahrez bringing Schme ichel to a low save following a firm attempt just inside the area. As the Foxes attempted a comeback, the Citizens in creased their advantage towards the final 20 minutes after Gabriel Jesus met De Bruyne’s delivery across goal to drill into the back post making it game over.
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Real Madrid were held to a 0-0 draw by Athletic Club at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, which means Barcelona will be the outright La Liga leaders on Christmas Day.
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CHAMPIONS: Liverpool grabbed the all-important goal to take the title.
Liverpool are champions IT was a rematch 38 years in the making, and the Club World Cup final between Liv erpool and Flamengo cer tainly delivered. The back and forth contest went all the way to extratime, VAR intervened to deny Sadio Mane a second half stoppage time penalty before Roberto Firmino scored on the 99th minute to crown Liverpool world champions. Jurgen Klopp talked of his side’s desire to come away from Doha as world club cup winners and as Firmino hooked a shot over the bar with the contest barely 30 seconds old the intentions of the European Champions were clear. Flamengo, backed by 15,000 diehard fans roared their team along in the early exchanges and quickly pro duced their first chance of note as Uruguayan playmaker Giorgian De Arrascaeta pushed a shot over two min utes in. It was a breathless start from both sides, and Liver pool opened up the Copa Li
batadores champions for a second time. Jordan Hender son’s long ball picked up a surging run from Mohamed Salah who held the ball up before passing to Naby Keita, a little more composure from the Guinean and Liverpool could have taken the lead. Liverpool poured forward again and Trent Alexander Arnold hit a speculative shot from distance, which had Diego Alves moving quickly to cover his post, flying just wide. Bruno Henrique skipped around Joe Gomez, yet failed to pick out anyone with the cross. Henrique was starting to fine space on the left, the winger latched onto another long ball and had the better of Trent AlexanderArnold be fore his shot rebounded out for a corner. Liverpool started to domi nate possession in the closing stages of the half, without re ally clicking in attack. It seemed a signal of intent for what was to come. Sadio Mane picked up a yellow for a cynical swipe on Rafinha.
The European Champions started the second half on the front foot, Henderson clipped a ball to Firmino, a flick over the defender and a volley into the ground which bounced up and hit the wood work. Liverpool came close again, AlexanderArnold snapped in a cross to Mohamed Salah, the deft flick inches wide from the Egyptian. Not to be outdone Gabriel Barbosa stepped up for Flamengo, a slick passing move concluded with a goal bound shot to wards the bottom corner, Alisson pulled off a save to keep the Reds on level terms. Flamengo found a foothold as the second half pro gressed, keeping Liverpool at bay and picking their mo ments to counter through the pace of Henrique. Gabriel Barbosa was at the heart of the action although his acro batic overhead kick was gath ered by Alisson. Liverpool were forced into a change when Alexander Ox landeChamberlain fell awk wardly in challenging for a
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ball, injuring his ankle. Adam Lallana came on in his place. Surprisingly it was Flamengo who was edging possession and shots on goal heading in to the final stages of regular time. Liverpool skipped forward again, Salah diligently holding the ball up and passing back to Jordan Henderson who saw the effort tipped over by Diego Alves. The drama ramped up in stoppage time after the referee initially awarded a penalty for Rafin ha’s challenge on Sadio Mane. After a VAR review, the penalty was overturned and the yellow card was re scinded. Flamengo had sur vived and taken Liverpool to extratime. Liverpool ground down Fla mengo, and eventually grabbed the allimportant goal with 99 minutes on the clock. Jordan Henderson launched a ball towards Sadio Mane, who picked out Rober to Firmino who showed all the composure in the world to take a touch and fire the ball into an empty net.
THE much awaited Blue Sky Marbella Walking Football League first ‘derby’ match due to be played on Saturday De cember 21 at Benahavis was cancelled due to bad weather. It will now be played in the New Year. Disappointing for the WFS teams as the lack of games played leaves them trailing Viñuela in games and points. No doubt WFS will be look ing to have their January match es played as soon as possible to reduce the gap with Viñuela at the top of the league. January Fixtures At Benahavis on Tuesday January 21, WFS ‘A’ will be look ing to keep the pressure on Viñuela when they play SMILES ‘B’ who will be trying to gain their first points.Not an easy task in this case. KO 8pm. This is followed by SMILES ‘A’ taking on WFS ‘B’ at the same venue. SMILES ‘A’ will be out for a win to keep them up with rivals
WFS ‘A’ with WFS ‘B’ looking to hold on to second place in the league. WALKING DEAD finally make their long awaited debut in the League while ASTON VIÑUELA will be trying for four games without defeat and staying top. This game will be played at Fin ca Naundrup, Calahonda on Wednesday Janaury 22, KO 6.30pm . All interesting games with spectators welcome and free entry. The Blue Sky Marbella Walking Football League is look ing for more teams to enter. Age over 50, three touch walk ing, no running, ball below head height, no tackling, 20 minutes each way. Try one of our sessions first. For more information www.walkingfooty.com Span ish spoken. Finally Walking Football Spain and all at The Blue Sky Walking Football League wish everyone A Very Merry Christ mas.