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KINGS’ MAGIC SPECIAL VISIT: The Three Kings surprised seriously ill children at Son Espases Hospital.

JOYOUS NEW DECADE PARADE: The Three Kings parade delighted residents and tourists in the capital. T H E a r r i v a l o f T h re e Kings Day in Mallorca brought a wave of excitement across the island, where thousands of people descended to watch the iconic parade tour in the capital on Sunday, January 5. Illuminated under the magical sky, Balthazar, Gaspar, and Melchior stunned the crowd at Moll Vell, as the Kings made their way off Rafael Verdera, the oldest active sailboat in the entire Spanish fleet. The traditional procession then commenced its journey towards the centre of Palma, bringing a kaleidoscope of colour to the streets. Made up of 41 groups and 13 floats, the cavalcade delighted children and the young at heart with an assortment of sweet treats. The leading float was named l’Estel, which was masterfully revamped for this year’s edition at the hands of Daniel Puig, the

Artistic Director of the parade. The float was accompanied by a constellation troupe, made up of talented performers from the leading Angela Bruno Dance Factory. Music also played an important role in the highly important festive event, where live music filled the capital’s streets, thanks to performances from the Municipal Band of Music, Gegants, Capgrossos and Xeremiers of Palma City Council. Passing through Antoni Maura and onto the Passeig del Born to Placa Joan Carles I, La Rambla, Passeig Mallorca and Jaume III, the procession then reached its final destination of Casal Solleric. Here, the Three Kings descended up onto its historical

balcony where they were met with roars of applause from the crowd below. Palma City Council has praised the efforts of all those involved, renouncing the event as a great success. They also thanked all the residents and tourists who flocked to the parade, and promised a bigger and even more exciting procession for next year.

THE new decade has been marked with a host of wonderful initiatives and celebrations, aimed at bringing joy to children across Mallorca. One of the most touching moments took place on Three Kings Day (January 6) where the Magis of Bethlehem paid a special visit to Son Espases hospital. Meeting several seriously injured children who have sadly spent the entire festive season receiving round-the-clock medical care, Balthazar, Melchior and Gaspar delivered a treasure trove of presents to the young patients. The surprise arrival brought waves of smiles to every child and their parents, largely because the holidays can be one of the most difficult

times of the year. The lovely gesture was made possible by Francina Armengol, the President of the Balearic Islands and Patricia Gómez, the Regional Minister of Health, who both were in attendance. Meanwhile, an assortment of gifts were handed out to 51 children under the age of seven years old at Grupo Serra, the most renowned publishing house in Mallorca. President Carme Serra expressed his wish to deliver a memorable moment for the youngsters. The day before, thousands of children took part in the Kings Race at Parc de ses Estacions, a long-standing and fun-filled event organised by the Institute of Sport.

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QUESTIONABLE COALITION ENDING more than nine months of political deadlock, many questions have now been raised about how those residing in Spain will be affected by the country’s first coalition government since the Second Republic. The new PSOE-Unidas Podemos administration have promised a host of measures that will be rolled out across the country, which are set to negatively impact higher earners and large corporations. This includes a new minimum corporate tax rate of 15 per cent, rising to 18 per cent for banks and energy utilities, where tax on capital gains above €140,000 will also be increased from 23 to 27 per cent. Those with high paid jobs will also be impacted, where there is set to be an increase in income tax for those earning more than €300,000 a year by four percentage points. Although Sanchez states this is in aim of forming a “government for all people that broadens rights, restores co-existence and fights for social justice,” many have voiced their outrage on the matter. Those who have achieved success in their professional career, contributing

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Spain will now be led by a coalition government after acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez secured parliamentary approval for a joint administration between his Socialist party (PSOE) and the Unidas Podemos alliance.

NEW LEADER: Pedro Sanchez is congratulated by Unidas Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias.

to society and creating jobs for others, see the increases as a brazen attempt at economic targeting. However, proposals to overhaul some of the labour changes introduced eight years ago when the conservative People’s party was in power has delighted a proportion of the workforce. This includes measures such as strengthening protection against dismissal for absences caused by illness and lifting the minimum wage to 60 per cent of average national wages. Although positive news for some, this will again impact business owners, who will now be subject to increased scrutiny and higher pay-outs to meet the governmental standards based upon worker-friendly legislation. In a tweet sent after the vote, Sánchez wrote: “With the progressive coalition government, Spain is entering a time for the defence of dialogue and useful politics,” where Unidas Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias said the new coalition programme was designed to make Spain “a world reference of modernity to support the most vulnerable groups.”

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Hail Sebastian

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THE ever-popular Saint Sebastian celebrations kick-off on January 13, bringing a host of special events to the capital. Palma City Council has organised an exciting programme of events, where residents and visitors can enjoy guided tours, performances, exhibitions, sport, parades, children’s entertainment, and workshops as well as lots of live music until January 22.

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Fond farewell THE renowned Molinar Levante Maritime Club has announced that it will close its doors on January 10, after more than 50 years in business. The restaurant, which has served as a favourite for local residents, states that a court ruling prevented them from making any type of restorations to the premises, forcing the business to close.

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Fast lane GOVERNMENTAL figures reveal that Calvia had the highest number of speeding fines in Mallorca, where almost 70 per cent of penalties on the island were handed out in the municipality. In addition, from January to November 2019, a staggering 26,703 drivers were penalised for speeding on the Ma1 towards Santa Ponsa.

Patron honours CAMPOS is set for an exciting start to the new decade as the town commemorates its patron saints of Sant Julià and Santa Basilissa until this Sunday, January 12. The main festivities will take place today, January 9, where there will be a solemn mass at 10.00 followed by a traditional parade, with visitors also being able to enjoy street barbecues and live music throughout the town.

Stamp-down THE Acotur tourist businesses association and the ABONE Association of Nightlife has demanded that Calvia Council enforce regulations to ensure that there is a crackdown on anti-social behaviour in Magaluf. The associations state that bar crawls need to be governed closely and greater limitations must be put on alcohol promotions.

Drug-free THE National Police have announced that the force will continue their efforts to halt criminal gangs and individuals dedicated to drug trafficking across the island this year. A range of measures will be introduced, which will include an increase in stop and searches in Palma as well as inspections at entertainment venues in the capital.

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TIME OUT 22-23 HEALTH & DEVILISH: People dressed as demons gather around the fire.

DANCING DEMONS EVERY January, the demons t a k e o v e r M a l l o rc a a s t h e Sant Antoni Abad festivities begin. The popular celebration is deeply rooted in popular customs, dating back to the former Balearic agricultural society. During that time, people revered San Antonio - the patron saint of domestic animals - who they hoped would bless them with protection for their working farm animals. Over the

years, the magical celebrations have evolved into a popular feast. People eat grilled sobrassada and other traditional sausages and food, with plenty of wine as accompaniment. On January 16 - the eve of the festival - large bonfires are lit in the main streets and squares of the villages. Adults and children alike gather in the streets dressed as demons, where they go bonfire to bonfire as they sing and dance. The traditional dance symbolises the temptations of the Devil that

Sant Antoni had to overcome and the triumph of good over evil. The following day, a solemn mass is held in honour of the saint and then the Beneïdes (blessing) of the animals and townspeople takes place. Crowds gather as they take their animals to church to receive protection, a very popular tradition in towns including Sa Pobla, Muro, Artà and Sant Joan. After, the party continues as a parade of floats and animals celebrates their devotion to Sant Antoni.

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THE cruise sector is expected to thrive this year, with the Ports of Authority (APB) predicting a greater number of tourists arriving to Mallorca. Figures released by the Authority show that a total of 586 cruise ships will dock at Palma Port this year. Although this is eight less than 2018, the vessels that will arrive have a larger capacity for passengers. The highest number of arrivals will be in October, one of the most important months for tourism on the island, where there will be 89 cruise ships docking in the port. The low season will also be boosted by visitors on cruise ships, with critical arrivals in March, April, November and December. However, the APB will make efforts to stagger the number of passengers who come to Mallorca by this mode of transport to ensure that cruise ships do not negatively impact the capital.

FOR tech-savvy residents who are up-to-date with the latest applications, Palma City Council has announced that it will now be possible to use one’s travel card on a mobile phone. The Department of Sustainable Mobility has rolled out an innovative contactless system to allow EMT public transport users to top-up their card on the go, where commuters will also be able to tap in at the start of their journeys on a dedicated reader. Although the service is only available on the new fleet of buses which are currently in operation, Councillor Francesc Dalmau has guaranteed that by Easter, all older vehicles will be replaced with the technologically advanced mode of transport. The development will solve the pressing issue of topping up travel cards, which has caused significant problems since tobacconists stopped utilising the service last year.

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Spain backing the US LATE START DUE to an agreement made in November 2015, Spain agreed for the US Air Base Morón to be a permanent fixture for the foreseeable future. The mission of Morón Air Base is to operate and maintain a strategic forward operating base to support the US and Allied air/space power projection, to include transient and aircraft maintenance operations. The agreement was originally for potential conflicts in North Africa. Spain agreed to at least 3,000 troops and an increase of 40 aircraft to be stationed at the southern Spain military installation. Already the US military personnel stationed at the base have been used to respond to crises in Africa, but now will support the Iran crisis as well. Flight radar yesterday saw US military planes leaving a base as they flew over Spain to the Middle East, although these aircraft were supply planes for troops on the ground rather

MORÓN AIR BASE: Will operate to support the US and Allied aircraft. than attack planes supplied from Naval air base nearby Roton. Morón Air Base is located in Andalucia, the country’s southernmost region. It is less than an hour away from Sevilla, a city of almost one million people famous for its flamenco shows, spring festivals, and bullfights. Morón is 75 miles northeast of Naval Station Rota. The installation is located in a quiet and rural setting within several hours of many major historical and tourist locations

in Spain. The base itself gets its name from the town of Morón de la Frontera situated nearby where American troops reside and is the home of the US to the C-5 Air Bridge and 496th Air Base Squadron. Up to 3,000 American troops and civilians of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force can be stationed there, while the number of aircraft is limited to 40 after the recent 2015 agreement between the US and the Spanish. THE town council of Son Servera has announced that this year they will employ three women who have been subject to gender-based violence. Launched by SOIB Dona, an entity of the Employment Service of the

Military plane spotter former Naval chief Fred Soul, who served in the Falklands War and the Suez Canal crisis told the Euro Weekly News “I read reports in the press yesterday regards planes taking off from Spain and going to the Middle East and being spotted on flight radar apps, but that’s a normal occurrence as they are simply supply planes, they fly back and forth from Roton naval base, whilst any aircraft from Morón can’t be seen as they are classified aircraft.”

HOTELIERS across Mallorca will commence their season later this year, with the majority choosing to delay their opening until May. Gabriel Llobera, the President of the Hotel Chains’ Association, states that although Easter Sunday falls on April 12 this year, many hoteliers do not want to take the risk in opening during that month. This is due to a fear that their hotels will be empty for following weeks. The delayed start will unfortunately have a knock on effect for employment on the island, which will see those who depend on work in the tourism sector having their temporary contracts delayed. María José Aguiló, the Executive Vice-President of the Hoteliers Federation in Mallorca, has spoken to the press and confirms that the Easter period will not come into effect for hotels this year. She stressed that the situation is extremely difficult, however, businesses are adapting to the market to ensure that they have a fruitful season in 2020 after the Thomas Cook collapse negatively impacted profits last year. CREDIT: Babel

Spain is lending its full support to US forces as the military build up prepares for the current crisis due to an agreement between the Spanish and US governments.

TOURISM: The number of tourists is expected to drop in 2020.

Helping hands Balearic Islands, the pioneering programme aims to support abused women with professional opportunities in the public and private sector.

Working with hundreds of women across the region, the initiative hopes to not only provide economic independence and stability to women through a regul a r a n d l o n g - t e r m s a l a r y, but also to give them a much needed confidence boost. María Remedios Cañadas, the councillor for Human Resources, explained that the Council partnership with the programme seeks to empower

women economically with jobs which will adapt and develop their career and needs. SOIB Dona has proven to be a particularly important entity to abused women across the Balearic Islands, where victims are given the tools and funding to either be hired in private companies, to start their own business or to embark on vocational training for employment, benefiting a significant number of women.

SUPPORT: Son Servera will give economic stability to victims of gender violence.

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IN response to the increasing number of complaints about the destitute shanty-town of Son Banya, Palma Court has confirmed that demolition of the make-

shift dwelling is scheduled for the second half of 2020. The shanty-town, which lies just a stone’s throw away from the centre of the capital, has been rife with crime and the

epicentre of drug activity for the last few years, raising considerable alarm to local residents. Home to approximately 100 families who are housed in 95 shack-like buildings, Palma City Council have now hired specialist lawyers to process eviction orders between February and June of this year which will be handed out to those who live in the community, costing

an estimated €247,660. In addition, Antoni Noguera, the deputy mayor of Welfare, has explained that council workers will meet with each of the families next month to address their needs in relocation, where they will be given help to find an alternative place to live. Allocating €100,000 in aid to support those who voluntarily leave the shanty-town this year, the council will also intro-

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Imminent demolition EVICTION: Approximately 100 families are due to be evicted from Son Banya this year.

duce measures to ensure that the families can fully reintegrate into mainstream society through workshops and employment assistance. Once the demolition is com-

Farming fall DROP: Mallorca has lost 41 per cent of its cattle and 17 per cent of its sheep in a decade.

plete, predicted to cost a total of €900,0000, the government has planned to build a residence for senior citizens to meet the growing demand for elderly care in the capital.

A NEW agricultural study has indicated that over the past 10 years the number of farming animals has significantly dropped in Mallorca. Through an annual livestock census carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture, results revealed that in 2008, there were a total of 12,727 cows, where in 2019 there were only 7,500 and the number of sheep has also declined by 95,000. In response, Biel Torrens, the Director General of Agriculture, stated that concerted efforts will now be made to support farming activities across the island. This will include campaigns to promote local produce and funds for farmers to recover native breeds.

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BREXIT BRIEF by John Smith THE acting Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey (who hopes to become leader following the departure of Jo Swinson) has announced that there should be a formal investigation into the EU referendum and the Brexit result. He plans to table an amendment to the Withdrawal Agreement Bill which will be in front of Parliament shortly calling for an inquiry into past events within six months of the bill being passed. This enquiry would review former Prime Minister David Cameron’s decision to hold the referendum, the finances and conduct of politicians during the campaign as well as the government’s handling of Article 50. Another area for such an enquiry

Calls for investigation

ANNOUNCEMENT: Jo Swinson and Sir Ed Davey.

would be a review of the government’s handling of key Brexit matters including its decision not to hold

a second referendum. Mr Davey is on record as saying “Countless lies by our prime minister,

others in the Tory Party and beyond, means questions must be asked about the result of the referendum in 2016. “The past three years have only gone to show how much deceit was used during the campaign, as well as how determined the Conservative government is to hide the true impact of what they’re trying to unleash. “We must address the decisions made around the referendum, but also the shambolic approach taken by the Conservatives in the years since. “To truly understand the events leading up to Brexit, there must be a public inquiry.” He is still angling for a second Referendum, but has little chance of this happening.

Jeremy Corbyn tries to extend Brexit AS various Labour MPs confirm their wish to become the next Labour Party leader, Jeremy Corbyn continues in his now caretaker role but is trying to influence the Brexit situation. He has tabled an amendment to the EU Withdrawal Bill which would extend the transition period until 2023 if there is no agreement on what

shape the future UK-EU relationship should take. In addition, he is also is looking to reinstate the rights of unaccompanied child refugees to be reunited with their families after Brexit. The actual bill is due to be passed through Parliament in three days and as the British government has a working majority of 80 and the

first reading passed with a 124 majority, it seems unlikely that any amendment will be voted through. Once this piece of legislation is approved and passes through the Lords as well, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will then be in a position to enter into serious negotiations with the EU.

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BREXIT EXTRA Recycling tax IN order to try to plug the financial gap left with the loss of British financial contributions, the EU is looking to introduce a tax on plastic waste and use profits from carbon trading to boost income over the coming years.

Brexit confusion LABOUR leadership hopeful Jess Philips has been giving mixed messages about her stance on Brexit, as on the Andrew Marr show she said she would want the UK to apply to rejoin the EU, but in an article wrote it was best to move on.

Revving up ALTHOUGH UK car sales have been dropping for the last three years, a recent survey by a motoring research organisation suggests that now the Brexit decision is made, motorists are more likely to purchase a new car in 2020.

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INCREASE: More than 400,000 lorries from Spain pass through Palma port each year.

Pricey goods FOR residents who plan on transporting goods to and from mainland Spain, they will now be hit by increased charges from shipping companies. As a result of the 20 per cent rise in costs imposed on businesses dedicated to freight activities in the Balearic Islands, a collective agreement has been made for customers to cover the new rates which will come into force this month. This was decided upon through an agreement made by unions who believe that the hike would negatively impact trade and put companies out of business. Responding to the proposal, Carmen Planas, the President of the Confederation for Business Associations in the Balearic Islands (CAEB) stat-

ed that the new rates will become “a burden that will harm maritime competitiveness and affect resident’s pockets” due to the dependence on goods arriving from the sea. The increase in rates had been introduced to counterbalance the European Union’s 2020 guidelines implemented by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to tackle the issue of international shipping being a growing source of greenhouse gas emissions. Studies indicate that worldwide maritime transport emits around 940 million tonnes of CO2 annually.

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What to do in the event of an emergency in Spain LIVING in Spain can bring with it an array of issues which may not have been encountered when living in the UK. There are lots of things to consider, and we are here to help try to make the transition and life in Spain a little easier by compiling a series of helpful facts and figures relating to a variety of topics.

In Spain there are in effect two groups which most people would understand as being ‘the police.’ The National Police (Policía Nacional) who have jurisdiction in the towns and cities and the Guardia Civil outside the towns and cities. The Local Police are employed by town halls; they basically deal with property found, and enforce local laws. Whilst they have a power of arrest, when exercised they must take the arrested person to the National Police or Guardia Civil according to where the crime took place. National Police and the Guardia Civil deal with all crimes, missing persons etc in their jurisdiction. The National Police also deal with all applications for immigration paperwork, NIEs, EU Citizens Registration and for non EU nationals, Residencia, etc. Throughput Europe the general number for all emergencies is 112. In Spain the operators speak English, French, German and Italian, in addition to Spanish and will liaise with the emergency services when the caller does not speak Spanish. No area code is needed and the number can be called from any phone, including mobiles even those without a Spanish SIM card or any credit. You can also fax or SMS 112.

The 24 hours national emergency numbers for Spanish speakers are: 091 - police, 061 - health emergencies 080 - firefighters. By calling 902 102 112, but only when the perpetrator is unknown, one can give details of certain crimes, including:- burglaries, car theft, theft or loss of documents or belongings. The service is available in English from 9am to 9pm seven days a week, and from 9am to 3pm in French, German and Italian. Having given details of the crime, you must go to the National Police station which you nominate, within 48 hours to make the report using the information supplied on the telephone. In the case of robbery, where threat or force has been used, victims should call 112 at the time for police attendance, or go directly to the police station which covers that area to make a report. Other useful number are:016, specifically to report instances of gender violence. For problems at sea, the Maritime Rescue Service (Salvamento Seguridad Maritmo) can be contacted by calling 900 202 202, and the Red Cross (Cruz Rojo) on 902 222 292. There is also a Red Cross 24-hour helpline 900 100 333.

091 or 902 102 112 from 9am to 9pm

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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deal between the US and China was potentially good news on the trade front and investors moved away from the US dollar along with the safe haven yen. Oil price movement towards the end of the year was positive for the Canadi­ an dollar. It added a fifth of a US cent and went up by six and a half cents ­ 3.6% ­ against the pound as WTI crude went up by nearly 4% over the week to its highest level since mid­September. The minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) policy meeting sent the Aussie lower towards the end of the year because the RBA said it was “pre­ pared to ease monetary policy further if needed.” In general, the Aussie kept pace with its Kiwi cousin over Christ ­ mas and the New Year, with the New Zealand dollar coming out fractionally ahead. The commodity­oriented currencies didn’t benefit as much as expected from news of a trade deal between US and China, which investors are still sceptical about when the issue will be fully resolved.

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Trying it on

MANY of the staff working for TSB Bank had their current ac­ counts with their employer and were amongst the 1.9 million af­ fected by a major IT crash in 2018. All customers were entitled to compensation, but some em­ ployees took advantage of their knowledge of how the compen­ sation worked and allegedly made false claims in order to re­ ceive the maximum pay out. The bank (which is a sub­ sidiary of Sabadell) has accused eight members of staff of mak­ ing false claims and has sacked five whilst three were allowed to resign.

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is the expected value of sales to be generated in Malaysia by Spanish energy company Solarpack after winning a new contract in that country.

Closing tax loophole FOR more than 10 years, the European Union as well as the USA have been working to cut at least one legal loop­ hole which allowed mega companies such as Alphabet, the Google parent company to reduce tax liabilities. Known by the clumsy phrase ‘Double Irish, Dutch sandwich’ it allowed com­ panies to transfer money to an Irish subsidiary , then to a Dutch holding company which in turn sent the money to an Irish holding company which was based in Bermuda. It then licensed certain rights back to Google intellectual property and be­

By John Smith cause Bermuda has no corporate tax, this switching of funds ending in a li­ cence allowed Google to delay tax pay­ ments on international earnings in the USA and to reduce tax payments within Europe. In 2014, after considerable pressure was exerted on it by both the European Union and the US government, Ireland changed their tax law, but companies were still allowed to use this method until 2020. This is not small change as the

amounts involved in the past two years alone which passed through the Dutch company exceeded €40 billion for Al­ phabet alone and as the Dutch govern­ ment is about to change its licensing laws so that royalties will be taxed in fu­ ture, this is one legal outlet that seems likely to be closed. Many EU members plus the United Kingdom have been endeavouring to tax not just Google, but all of the major social media companies who use sub­ sidiaries and holding companies to re­ duce their tax obligations, so in theory they will be happy.

Consumer debt

THE Bank of Spain has released figures which show that the personal debt of private indi­ viduals in November reversed a four month trend by increas­ ing by 1.6 per cent. The main reason for the in­ crease in the private sector is due to personal loans as op­ posed to new mortgages which only increased slightly, al­ though the total amount owed does include a significant amount in respect of mortgage loans. On the other hand however, company debt has effectively remained static and over the past year has reduced from very high previous levels.

LEGALLY SPEAKING 90-Day Limit Clarified I read with interest your article regarding the 90­day tourist visit. I cannot find anywhere the ruling that the ‘calendar year’ provision means I could visit from October to December, then in January start another 90 days. This would make a huge difference on my decision to buy a property in Spain or not. Can you provide further evidence of this rule? T W (Costa Blanca)

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Bank on it THE Spanish banking sector has started the New Year well with the top six banks on the Ibex stock exchange seeing gains of between 2 and 4 per cent. Bankia, the bank partly owned by the Spanish taxpayer saw the greatest growth.

Veganuary No, I can­ not, be­ cause it was nev­ YOU AND THE er a rule. It was, LAW IN SPAIN however, a fre­ quent misinterpretation which I accepted and I have been caught out. Here is the rule: The tourist stay in European Union countries, which properly is called the Schengen visa, is limited to 90 days in any peri­ od of 180 days. There is no reference to ‘calendar year.’ After 90 days, you must leave Spain and you may not return for the following 90 days. Be warned that ‘90 days’ is not ‘three months’ and ‘180 days’ is not ‘six months.’ My thanks go to ‘J C’ and others whose queries helped me to correct this.

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

BRITAIN’S popular bakers, Greggs has now launched its second product after the vegan sausage roll in a bid to cater for the growing vegan market. The new vegan steak bake is a meatless version of the brand’s original steak bake.

Sevilla Scotch CHIVAS, the whisky distiller from Scotland is now producing an exceptional version of Royal Salute which is sent to Sevilla to be aged in first fill Pedro Ximénez sherry casks in order to create a new blend which has an added taste of orange and sultana.

Registrations down FOR the first time since 2012, the registration of new cars in Spain has dropped, so that the 2019 figure of 1,258,260 is 4.8 per cent (63,177) down on 2018. The largest drop is in the

number of diesel cars regis­ tered which is down nearly 26 per cent and the drop in private registrations general­ ly is more than double the overall total drop off. These figures combine the

figures from the three main associations, motor manu­ facturers, sellers and dealers. December figures rose however, perhaps in antici­ pation of new taxes to hit in 2020.

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COMPANY PRICE(P) 3I Group 1.118,00 Admiral Group 2.326,00 Anglo American 2.190,50 Antofagasta 936,40 Ashtead Group 2.450,06 Associated British Foods 2.610,00 AstraZeneca 7.584,83 Auto Trader Group Plc 603,40 Aviva 425,75 BAE Systems 569,87 Barclays 181,82 Barratt Developments 757,40 Berkeley 4.925,00 BHP Group 1.797,80 BP 476,90 British American Tobacco 3.228,46 British Land Company 633,40 BT Group 194,88 Bunzl 2.096,00 Burberry Group 2.235,00 Carnival 3.642,00 Centrica 90,40 Coca Cola HBC AG 2.581,0 Compass 1.899,50 CRH 3.087,00 Croda Intl 5.150,00 DCC 6.610,0 Diageo 3.177,00 Direct Line Insurance 317,40 DS Smith 388,64 EasyJet 1.437,00 Experian 2.531,00 Ferguson 6.954,00 Flutter Entertainment 9.272,00 Fresnillo 638,38 GlaxoSmithKline 1.789,1 Glencore 239,94 Halma 2.133,00 Hargreaves Lansdown 1.960,00 Hikma Pharma 2.001,00 Hiscox 1.431,00 HSBC 592,61 IAG 630,39 Imperial Brands 1.870,74 Informa 868,40 InterContinental 5.234,00 Intertek 5.876,00 ITV 152,88 J Sainsbury 234,00

CHANGE(P) +20,00 +17,00 +21,12 +19,60 +24,06 +12,00 -18,17 +8,80 +5,95 +3,19 +1,76 +10,80 +66,00 +21,00 +2,24 -13,58 -5,40 +2,44 +31,00 +30,00 -2,00 +1,10 +16,0 +9,50 +45,00 +30,00 +72,0 -23,50 +4,90 +4,64 +12,50 -21,00 +104,00 +48,00 -4,11 +11,1 +3,09 +17,00 +25,00 +10,00 +11,00 -2,06 +4,26 -0,75 +11,40 +26,00 +24,00 +2,28 +4,10

% CHG. +1,82% +0,74% +0,97% +2,14% +0,99% +0,46% -0,24% +1,48% +1,42% +0,56% +0,98% +1,45% +1,36% +1,18% +0,47% -0,42% -0,84% +1,27% +1,50% +1,36% -0,06% +1,23% +0,62% +0,50% +1,48% +0,59% +1,10% -0,73% +1,57% +1,21% +0,88% -0,82% +1,52% +0,52% -0,64% +0,62% +1,31% +0,80% +1,29% +0,50% +0,78% -0,35% +0,68% -0,04% +1,33% +0,50% +0,41% +1,51% +1,78%

NET VOL 14,37K 5,10K 5,06K 15,37K 0,60K 8,23K 3,24K 35,73K 197,78K 86,43K 530,94K 40,65K 2,57K 103,43K 1,08M 109,69K 95,51K 413,15K 5,51K 9,75K 10,35K 382,27K 2,79K 43,40K 28,02K 2,78K 0,07K 140,55K 39,96K 45,00K 26,19K 35,89K 4,73K 0,72K 4,67K 165,97K 457,24K 7,23K 7,08K 0,49K 1,01K 852,31K 137,41K 54,45K 23,76K 3,19K 1,53K 56,56K 121,02K

COMPANY Johnson Matthey Just Eat Kingfisher Land Securities Legal & General Lloyds Banking London Stock Exchange Marks & Spencer Micro Focus Mondi Morrison Supermarkets National Grid Next NMC Health Ocado Pearson Persimmon Phoenix Prudential RBS PLC Reckitt Benckiser Relx Rentokil Rightmove Rio Tinto PLC Rolls-Royce Holdings Royal Dutch Shell A Royal Dutch Shell B RSA Insurance Sage Schroders Scottish Mortgage Segro Severn Trent Smith & Nephew Smiths Group Smurfit Kappa Spirax-Sarco Engineering SSE St. James’s Place Standard Chartered Standard Life Aberdeen Taylor Wimpey Tesco Tui Unilever United Utilities Vodafone Group PLC Whitbread WPP

PRICE(P) 3.034,00 839,20 219,00 993,80 308,28 63,73 7.786,40 216,60 1.078,00 1.790,00 202,50 953,90 7.054,04 1.768,46 1.275,00 647,40 2.735,43 751,10 1.467,00 244,60 6.218,00 1.897,50 455,00 643,39 4.538,00 689,80 2.243,25 2.244,44 569,60 750,60 3.369,00 586,13 898,40 2.536,00 1.829,50 1.711,00 2.940,00 9.035,00 1.455,00 1.183,50 716,40 333,70 196,40 257,21 973,00 4.347,95 958,40 147,47 4.913,16 1.084,50

CHANGE(P) +41,00 +5,00 +2,00 +3,80 +4,29 +1,23 +34,40 +3,10 +14,20 +16,00 +2,70 +9,60 +34,04 -26,04 -4,00 +10,40 +38,42 +2,10 +21,00 +4,30 +89,00 -8,50 +2,00 +8,95 +35,00 +3,80 +8,25 -0,15 +4,00 +1,60 +35,00 +7,13 +1,20 +21,00 -3,00 +24,00 +20,00 +145,00 +16,50 +19,00 +4,00 +5,60 +3,00 +1,86 +21,80 +0,16 +15,00 -0,03 +48,16 +18,00

% CHG.

NET VOL

+1,37% +0,60% +0,92% +0,38% +1,41% +1,97% +0,44% +1,45% +1,33% +0,90% +1,35% +1,02% +0,48% -1,45% -0,31% +1,63% +1,43% +0,28% +1,45% +1,79% +1,45% -0,45% +0,44% +1,41% +0,78% +0,55% +0,37% -0,01% +0,71% +0,21% +1,05% +1,23% +0,13% +0,83% -0,16% +1,42% +0,69% +1,63% +1,15% +1,63% +0,56% +1,71% +1,55% +0,73% +2,29% 0,00% +1,59% -0,02% +0,99% +1,69%

0,30K 13,70K 79,81K 17,78K 205,72K 891,93K 1,83K 102,02K 14,48K 1,57K 196,93K 125,24K 0,17K 4,33K 19,31K 6,70K 14,83K 11,00K 6,18K 167,58K 35,32K 8,27K 34,10K 18,21K 61,06K 49,00K 170,93K 6,02K 12,09K 29,29K 4,39K 32,67K 15,61K 7,20K 23,48K 10,68K 3,95K 1,42K 35,97K 12,19K 103,68K 66,98K 132,83K 337,92K 5,85K 63,20K 11,69K 939,70K 0,37K 48,08K

0.84793

1.17927 Units per €

US dollar ..............................................1.120971 Japan yen...............................................121.945 Switzerland franc ...................................1.08733 Denmark kroner .....................................7.47044 Norway kroner........................................9.81861

currenciesdirect.com/mallorca • Tel: +34 687 906 226 THE ABOVE TABLE USES THE CURRENT INTERBANK EXCHANGE RATES, WHICH AREN’T REPRESENTATIVE OF THE RATE WE OFFER

DOW JONES C LOSING P RICES J ANUARY 2

COMPANY 3M Alphabet C Amazon.com Apple Boeing Caterpillar Chevron Cisco Coca-Cola Exxon Mobil Facebook Goldman Sachs Home Depot IBM Intel J&J JPMorgan McDonald’s Merck&Co Microsoft Nike Pfizer Procter&Gamble Tesla United Technologies UnitedHealth Verizon Visa A Walmart Walt Disney

PRICE 176,42 1.337,02 1.847,84 293,65 325,76 147,68 120,51 47,96 55,35 69,78 205,25 229,93 218,38 134,04 59,85 145,87 139,40 197,61 90,95 157,70 101,31 39,18 124,90 418,33 149,76 293,98 61,40 187,90 118,84 144,63

CHANGE% CHANGE VOLUME(M) +0,59 +0,34% 1,57M +0,88 +0,07% 962,47K +0,95 +0,05% 2,51M +2,13 +0,73% 25,25M -0,64 -0,20% 4,97M +0,16 +0,11% 1,95M +0,66 +0,55% 4,22M +0,37 +0,78% 14,89M +0,08 +0,14% 7,98M +0,30 +0,43% 13,16M +0,84 +0,41% 8,96M +0,13 +0,06% 1,45M +1,07 +0,49% 3,79M +1,23 +0,93% 3,78M +0,23 +0,39% 14,44M +0,57 +0,39% 4,44M +0,77 +0,56% 7,20M +0,70 +0,36% 2,28M -0,08 -0,09% 4,50M +0,11 +0,07% 18,39M +0,51 +0,51% 3,21M +0,27 +0,69% 14,40M +0,43 +0,35% 4,80M +3,63 +0,88% 10,29M -0,12 -0,08% 2,03M +0,13 +0,04% 2,22M +0,19 +0,31% 8,47M +0,07 +0,04% 5,27M -0,56 -0,47% 4,92M +0,86 +0,60% 5,66M M - MILLION DOLLARS

NASDAQ C LOSING P RICES J ANUARY 2

COMPANY

CHANGE NET / %

VOLUME

+0.98% +2.79% +0.87% +1.23% +6.38% +40.35% +5.52% +1.29% +0.88% +1.10% +0.60%

50,447 1.97M 9,931 179,092 19,661 683,778 366,376 16,313 10.29M 461,632 292,656

MercadoLibre Inc. -2.04% Akero Therapeutics Inc. -18.61% Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. -1.71% VelocityShares Daily 2x VIX Short Term ETN -8.11% IGM Biosciences Inc. -10.17% Reading International Inc. Cl B -13.46% Forty Seven Inc. Cl A -9.62% Discovery Inc. Series B -9.35% Eidos Therapeutics Inc. -4.83% Pool Corp. -1.19% Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. -1.61%

445,187 349,993 41,916 6.43M 233,901 6,622 638,153 133 77,601 167,233 364,599

Most Advanced Broadcom Inc. 8% Pfd. Series A Trade Desk Inc. Cl A Atrion Corp. MarketAxess Holdings Inc. First Capital Inc. BioXcel Therapeutics Inc. Karuna Therapeutics Inc. National Western Life Group Inc. Cl A Tesla Inc. Illumina Inc. Equinix Inc.

Most Declined

FINANCE, BUSINESS & LEGAL

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New economic policy fears AT the time of writing, it is assumed that the PSOE/Podemos coalition will receive sufficient support from small­ er parties to form a viable Spanish government. This is of particular interest to busi­ ness interests and a number of associa­ tions representing both companies and the self­employed are already sharing their fears for the future of the Spanish economy. CEOE and Cepyme have stated that the government programme already announced is likely to discourage fu­ ture investment and job creation. The PSOE and Podemos believe

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By John Smith

Pedro Sánchez expects to be sworn in as Spanish PM.

No oil found THE Repsol energy group has a strong oil drilling operation and has been working of the coast of Guyana in South America since 1997. Recently it has been drilling

with partner Tullow Oil plc but has had mixed success and its latest work has led to exploration in the Carapa 1 area being halted and the well plugged and abandoned.

After drilling more than 3,000 metres, it found ver y little oil which meant that it now has to consider all of its exploration activities in the area which it has licensed.

however that their plans will generate more income for the State which will in turn allow them to increase minimum wages and pump more money into the economy through consumer spending. They plan to repeal certain reforms passed by the previous government, increase Corporation Tax from 15 per cent to 18 per cent for banks and oil companies and apply a new 15 per cent tax on undistributed profit from the recently introduced Socimis (Real Estate Investment Trusts). Another decision is to implement a ‘Google Tax’ which will allow the Span­ ish government to properly tax profits earned in Spain by mainly American multi­nationals such as Amazon, Face­ book, Google and Microsoft rather than let them transfer the income through holding companies to cheaper tax areas. As already noted, the Irish and Dutch loophole is being closed but there are still ways for these compa­ nies to repatriate funds which could be taxed, but France has already been threatened with massive trade tariffs by the USA for imposing a similar tax, so this could be a double edged sword.

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BUSINESS EXTRA More jobs THE number of unemployed in Spain in 2019 fell by 38,692 (1.2 per cent) meaning this was the seventh consecutive year to see a drop. It should be noted however that this is the lowest decline in unemployment since 2013.

New Year virus TRAVELEX which offers UK travellers currency exchange facilities at airports was hit by a software virus and had to close its UK online site. Whilst manual transactions could take place, banks such as HSBC and Barclays which use it were left stranded.

Green bank WITH almost 900 branches, the Spanish Kutxabank Group boasts that it is now the first bank anywhere in the world to be completely carbon neutral with its electricity supply. It purchases only renewable energy from Iberdrola.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT WOULDN’T it be nice if just for once we could usher in a new year with a mod­ icum of common sense? Ha! Dream on everyone. Only in the UK could head­ lines warning of a possible new Mid East war, or millions of hectares being destroyed in uncontrollable Australian bush fires, be shared with the same front pages informing the nation that veganism must now be considered to be on a par with religion! This week a judge ruled that ‘ethical’ vegans should be protected under the same rules that apply to religious and philosophical beliefs. Yet another minor­ ity group will now have attained the right to accuse the beleaguered majority of some unfair ‘victimisation’ or another. How long will it be I wonder before one of these plant eaters manage to drag a ‘disgusting’ carnivore into court for dis­ playing some form of veganophobia? I truly do respect the views of my ve­ gan friends, but please don’t try to make the majority of us feel bad for eating what some of you colourfully de­ scribe as ‘dead animals.’ It’s a nice pork chop or a sizzling T­bone.

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Happy New Year VEGANS: Don’t make the majority of us feel bad!

Awright? Just as a matter of interest, it is also a proven fact that plants do ac­ tually have feelings as well. Looks like starvation time ahead folks. And talking of the New Year. Once more, in the same way as the lefties managed to hijack the Millennium cele­

brations, they also managed to turn what should have been a New Year cele­ bration of British culture and proud her­ itage into a disgraceful lowbrow exhibi­ tion of mind numbing, diversity rap ‘gangsta’ music, smoky fireworks and pop rubbish, which almost unbelievably

also included the dreadful football song ‘It’s Coming Home’ (which it didn’t!). I do sometimes wonder if Mayor Khan and his fellow organisers simply have no breeding or class at all, or by dragging us down to their level are de­ liberately trying to sabotage just about

everything the United Kingdom with its proud traditions holds near and dear. Last year, I remarked there was a re­ markable absence of burkas around the Cenotaph when the UK paid tribute to the brave servicemen and women, who gave their lives so we could live in peace and democratic freedom. Not so last week. Hundreds of burkas were in evidence when, with al­ most unbelievable arrogance and dis­ tain for the country that succours them, crowds gathered in London to hold a candlelight vigil for Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian general killed by the allies in a drone attack. This man was a terrorist, a sworn en­ emy of the West and was responsible for the death of thousands of service­ men and innocent civilians. He was planning even more atrocities and had publicly warned the West of his inten­ tions. If any more proof was required as to where the loyalties of many of the UK immigrant populace lie, this demon­ stration was most definitely it. Keep the faith, Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com

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

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THURSDAY - 9 JANUARY

TV LISTING

FRIDAY - 10 JANUARY

12:00pm Wanted Down Under 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One; Weather 2:30pm BBC London News; Weather 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Father Brown 4:00pm I Escaped to the Country 4:45pm The Farmers' Country Showdown 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six; Weather 7:30pm BBC London News; Weather 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Britain's Best Home Cook 10:00pm Death in Paradise 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm Regional News and Weather 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Question Time 12:35am Brexitcast

7:30am Wanted Down Under 8:15am The Farmers' Country Showdown 9:00am Antiques Roadshow 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pmBBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm Coast 3:00pm Get Away for Winter 3:45pm The Best Dishes Ever 4:15pm Who Do You Think You Are? 5:15pm The Snow Wolf Family and Me 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm The Baby Has Landed 9:00pm Baby Chimp Rescue 10:00pmMurder Trial: The Disappearance Of Margaret Fleming 11:00pmThe League of Gentlemen 11:30pmNewsnight 12:10am Weather

8:00pm Beyond 100 Days BBC News teams in Washington DC and London report on the events that are shaping the world. 8:30pm A Slow Odyssey 9:00pm The Great British Year 10:00pm Gravity and Me: The Force That Shapes Our Lives 11:30pm Horizon 12:30am The Joy of Winning 1:30am Akala's Odyssey 2:30am Bought with Love: The Secret History of British Art Collections 3:30am Gravity and Me: The Force That Shapes Our Lives

8:20am King of Queens 8:45am King of Queens 9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:40am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:10am Frasier 10:40am Frasier 11:10am Undercover Boss USA 12:05pmRamsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Sun, Sea and Selling Houses 2:05pm Escape to the Chateau: DIY 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 5:00pm A New Life in the Sun 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Supervet 10:00pm8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 11:00pmNaked Attraction 12:00am Naked Beach

9:10am 9:25am 9:45am 9:55am

Floogals Becca's Bunch Little Princess Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:05am Sunny Bunnies 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pmThe Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Police Interceptors 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm My Husband's Secret Wife 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Ice Road Truckers 9:00pm Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 10:00pmAll Inclusive 11:00pmAge Gap Millionaires 12:05am How the Other Half Lives

2:00pm BBC News at One; Weather 2:30pm BBC London News; Weather 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Father Brown 4:00pm I Escaped to the Country 4:45pm The Farmers' Country Showdown 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six; Weather 7:30pm BBC London News; Weather 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm The Goes Wrong Show 10:00pmEastEnders 10:30pmKing Gary 11:00pmBBC News at Ten 11:25pmRegional News and Weather 11:30pmWeather 11:35pmThe Graham Norton Show

11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm Coast 3:00pm Get Away for Winter 3:45pm The Best Dishes Ever 4:15pm Who Do You Think You Are? 5:15pm The Snow Wolf Family and Me 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm The Baby Has Landed 9:00pm Monty Don's American Gardens 10:00pm QI 10:30pm Billy Connolly in conversation with Will Gompertz 11:00pm The League of Gentlemen 11:30pm Newsnight 12:00am Weather 12:05am Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland

8:00pm World News Today The day's leading stories. 8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1989 9:00pm Easy Listening Hits at the BBC Archive performances by some of the best-known easy-listening musicians of the 1960s and 70s. 10:00pm Top of the Pops: 1989 10:30pm Chris Packham: Forever Punk 11:30pm Punk Britannia at the BBC 12:30am Smashing Hits! The 80's Pop Map of Britain and Ireland 1:30am I Can Go for That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock 2:30am Chris Packham: Forever Punk 3:30am Easy Listening Hits at the BBC

8:45am King of Queens 9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:40am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:10am Frasier 10:40am Frasier 11:10am Undercover Boss USA 12:05pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Sun, Sea and Selling Houses 2:05pm Escape to the Chateau: DIY 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 5:00pm A New Life in the Sun 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast 10:00pm Deadwater Fell 11:00pm Snatched 12:45am The Impossible

9:25am Becca's Bunch 9:45am Little Princess 9:55am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:05am Sunny Bunnies 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 1:10pm 5 News at Lunchtime 1:15pm Police Interceptors 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm A Deadly Deed: A Fixer Upper Mystery 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Ice Road Truckers 9:00pm Secret Scotland 10:00pm Holidaying with Jane McDonald 11:00pm Inside the World's Greatest Hotels 12:05am Inferno

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7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Classic Emmerdale 8:30am Classic Emmerdale 8:55am Heartbeat 10:00am George and Mildred 10:35am George and Mildred 11:05am Man About the House 11:35am A Touch of Frost 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm The Durrells 5:55pm Heartbeat 6:55pm Foyle's War 9:00pm Lewis 11:00pmAgatha Christie's Poirot 1:05am Meet the Penguins

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7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 7:30am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Good Morning Transfers 11:00am Live European Tour Golf 4:00pm Transfer Centre 4:30pm Sky Sports News 5:00pm Sky Sports News 6:00pm Transfer Centre 6:30pm Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm Transfer Centre 9:00pm Sky Sports Tonight 10:00pmSky Sports Tonight 11:00pmThe Debate 12:00am Sky Sports News 1:00am Live PGA Tour Golf 4:30am Live NBA: Houston @ Oklahoma City

10:00am Lorraine 11:00am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm Tenable 4:59pm ITV London Weather 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pmGrantchester 11:00pmITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pmITV News London 11:45pmThe National Television Awards Celebrate 25 Years

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4:30am Teleshopping 7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Classic Emmerdale 8:25am Classic Emmerdale 8:55am Heartbeat 10:00am George and Mildred 10:35am George and Mildred 11:05am Man About the House 11:40am A Touch of Frost 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:50pm The Durrells 5:50pm Heartbeat 6:50pm Foyle's War 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm Doc Martin 11:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 1:05am A Touch of Frost

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6:00am Sky Sports News 7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 7:30am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Good Morning Transfers 11:00am Live European Tour Golf 4:00pm Transfer Centre 4:30pm Football Centre 5:00pm Football Centre 6:00pm Transfer Centre 6:30pm Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm Live FNF 11:30pm Sky Sports News at Ten 12:00am Sky Sports News 1:00am Live PGA Tour Golf 4:30am Sky Sports News 5:00am Sky Sports News

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Lorraine This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Dickinson's Real Deal Tenable ITV London Weather Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Tonight Emmerdale Gino's Italian Escape: Hidden Italy Welcome to HMP Belmarsh with Ross Kemp ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Britain's Busiest Airport Heathrow Tenable

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Teleshopping Dinner Date Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show Superstore Superstore Dress to Impress Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show Supermarket Sweep Dinner Date Dress to Impress Take Me Out You've Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Family Guy Family Guy Celebrity Juice Family Guy

The Protectors Quincy, M.E. Kojak The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 10:20am Minder 11:25am The Professionals 12:30pmThe Sweeney 1:35pm Quincy, M.E. 2:35pm Kojak 3:40pm The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 4:45pm Minder 5:50pm The Professionals 6:55pm The Sweeney 8:00pm The Chase Celebrity Special 9:00pm Britain's Busiest Airport Heathrow 10:00pm Passenger 57 11:05pmFYI Daily 11:10pm Passenger 57 11:50pm Rush Hour 2 12:55am FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 1:00am Rush Hour 2 1:40am The Sweeney

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3:45pm 4:50pm 5:50pm 6:50pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:05pm 12:05am

Dinner Date Emmerdale Emmerdale You've Been Framed! The Ellen DeGeneres Show Superstore Superstore Dress to Impress Emmerdale Emmerdale You've Been Framed! The Ellen DeGeneres Show Supermarket Sweep Dinner Date Dress to Impress Take Me Out You've Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men The Hangover Part III FYI Daily The Hangover Part III Family Guy

10:20am 11:25am 12:30pm 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:35pm

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Teleshopping The Protectors Quincy, M.E. Kojak The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Minder The Professionals The Sweeney Quincy, M.E. Kojak The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Minder The Professionals The Sweeney The Chase Celebrity Special River Monsters River Monsters Rocky Balboa FYI Daily Rocky Balboa All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite The Sweeney The Protectors ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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SUNDAY - 12 JANUARY

7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pmLose Weight and Get Fit with Tom Kerridge 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Bargain Hunt 3:00pm Garden Rescue 4:00pm Britain's Best Home Cook 5:00pm Final Score 6:10pm BBC News 6:20pm BBC London News; Weather 6:23pm Weather 6:25pm The Mallorca Files 7:15pm Pointless 8:00pm The Greatest Dancer 9:10pm First & Last 9:55pm Casualty 10:45pmMrs. Brown's Boys 11:15pmBBC News 11:25pmWeather 11:30pmMatch of the Day 1:00am The NFL Show 1:30am The Water Diviner 3:20am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:45am Wild & Weird 8:00am Top Class 8:25am The Dog Ate My Homework 8:55am Blue Peter 9:25am Deadly on a Mission: Pole to Pole 9:55am Supersized Earth 10:55am Robot Wars 11:55am The Odd Life of Timothy Green 1:35pm Flog It! 2:20pm Talking Pictures 3:00pm All Creatures Great and Small 4:30pm Monty Don's American Gardens 5:30pm The World's Most Extraordinary Homes 6:30pm Equator From the Air 7:30pm Natural World 8:30pm Dad's Army 9:00pm Earth's Tropical Islands 10:00pm Joanna & Jennifer: Absolutely Champers 11:00pm Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie 12:25am Sara Pascoe Live: Ladsladslads

8:00pm Icelandic Walks with Julia Bradbury The presenter embarks on a 38-mile journey along Iceland's most famous hiking route. 9:00pm Coast 10:00pmWisting 10:45pmWisting 11:30pmTop of the Pops: 1989 12:00am Top of the Pops: 1989 12:30am Radio 2 in Concert 1:30am Our Musical History 2:30am Icelandic Walks with Julia Bradbury The presenter embarks on a 38-mile journey along Iceland's most famous hiking route. 3:30am Coast 4:30am Monkman & Seagull's Genius Guide to Britain

6:55am 7:15am 7:40am 8:05am 8:30am

Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Cheers Cheers Heineken Champions Cup Rugby: The Big Tackle The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Heineken Champions Cup Rugby Union A Place in the Sun Food Unwrapped Location, Location, Location Channel 4 News Britain's Wildest Weather Bone Detectives: Britain's Buried Secrets Alien: Covenant The Maze Runner

10:00am Wissper 10:10am Pirata & Capitano 10:20am Floogals 10:35am Digby Dragon 10:45am Shimmer and Shine 11:00am SpongeBob Squarepants 11:10am The Loud House 11:25am Access 11:30am Britain's Favourite Cereal 1:30pm Friends 2:00pm Friends 2:30pm Friends 3:05pm Friends 3:35pm Jesse Stone: Night Passage 5:20pm Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise 7:00pm Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly 7:55pm 5 News Update 8:00pm Digging Up Britain's Past 9:00pm Tony Robinson's History of Britain 10:00pm How the Victorians Built Britain

11:00am Sunday Politics London 11:30am Homes Under the Hammer 12:30pmWanted Down Under 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Songs of Praise 2:50pm Flog It! 3:15pm Money for Nothing 3:45pm Garden Rescue 4:45pm Eat Well for Less 5:45pm Blue Planet II 6:45pm BBC News 7:00pm BBC London News; Weather 7:05pm Weather 7:10pm Countryfile 8:10pm Doctor Who 9:00pm Call the Midwife 10:00pmThe Trial of Christine Keeler 11:00pmBBC News 11:20pmBBC London News; Weather 11:25pmWeather 11:30pmMatch of the Day 2 12:30am The Women's Football Show

7:30am I Escaped to the Country 8:15am The Instant Gardener 9:00am Around the World in 80 Gardens 10:05am Countryfile 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm Mary Berry's Country House Secrets 1:30pm Trust Me, I'm a Doctor 2:00pm Live Snooker: The Masters 6:15pm Top Gear 7:15pm Ski Sunday 8:00pm Dragons' Den 9:00pm The Speedshop 10:00pm Louis Theroux: Selling Sex 11:00pm The Finest Hours 12:50am Snooker: The Masters 1:40am Snooker: The Masters - Extra 3:40am Question Time 4:40am Best House in Town 5:25am Holby City

8:00pm The Women's Football Show 8:30pm David Attenborough's Zoo Quest in Colour 10:00pm Fake or Fortune? 11:00pm The Sky at Night 11:30pm How to See a Black Hole: The Universe's Greatest Mystery 12:30am Arena 1:20am Being the Brontes 2:20am Bauhaus 100 A century after it opened its doors, this programme tells the story of the Bauhaus art school in Germany, and the men and women whose designs shaped the modern world. 3:20am David Attenborough's Zoo Quest in Colour

6:35am Kirstie's Vintage Gems 6:40am Extreme Chocolate Makers 7:05am King of Queens 7:30am King of Queens 7:55am Doctor Dolittle 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:05pm The Simpsons 2:35pm The Simpsons 3:05pm The Simpsons 3:40pm Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast 4:40pm National Treasure 7:15pm Channel 4 News 7:45pm The Great Pottery Throw Down 9:00pm George Clarke's Old House, New Home 10:00pm SAS: Who Dares Wins 11:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 12:00am Escape Plan 2:15am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 3:05am Phil Spencer's Stately Homes

9:50am Wissper 10:00am Pirata & Capitano 10:10am Floogals 10:30am Digby Dragon 10:40am Shimmer and Shine 10:55am SpongeBob Squarepants 11:05am The Loud House 11:20am Access 11:25am Make You Laugh Out Loud 11:50am Friends 2:20pm Friends 2:50pm The Angry Birds Movie 3:50pm Access 3:55pm The Angry Birds Movie 4:50pm Death Becomes Her 5:50pm Access 5:55pm Death Becomes Her 6:45pm Ocean's Eleven 8:55pm 5 News Update 9:00pm Inside Iceland 10:00pm The Wonderful World of Chocolate 11:00pm Notting Hill 12:00am Access

8:50am Mr. Bean 9:10am The Rubbish World of Dave Spud 9:30am Thunderbirds are Go 10:05am Craig of the Creek 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:40pmJohn and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen 1:40pm Nadia's Family Feasts 2:40pm ITV News and Weather 2:59pm ITV London Weather 3:00pm The Masked Singer 4:30pm Tenable 5:30pm ITV News and Weather 5:45pm ITV News London 6:00pm The Brits Are Coming 7:00pm Catchphrase 8:00pm The Masked Singer 9:30pm The Voice UK 11:00pmShopping with Keith Lemon

8:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:55am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 10:50am The Masked Singer 12:20pm Supermarket Sweep 1:20pm Supermarket Sweep 2:20pm Supermarket Sweep 3:25pm You've Been Framed! 3:55pm Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World 4:55pm FYI Daily 5:00pm Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World 5:45pm Antz 6:45pm FYI Daily 6:50pm Antz 7:25pm Yes Man 8:25pm FYI Daily 8:30pm Yes Man 9:30pm Skyfall 10:45pm FYI Daily 10:50pm Skyfall 12:20am Family Guy

4:30am Teleshopping 7:00am Agatha Christie's Poirot 8:40am Lewis 10:35am Coronation Street Long-running drama with the residents of England's most famous cobbled street. 1:30pm Foyle's War 3:45pm Foyle's War 5:50pm Foyle's War 8:00pm Midsomer Murders Members of the Midsomer-inthe-Marsh Ornithological Society fall out when Ralph Ford claims to have spotted a bluecrested hoopoe, meaning he wins the group's yearlisting competition. 10:00pm Midsomer Murders

4:00am Teleshopping 7:00am The Protectors 7:25am The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 8:20am The Big Fish Off 9:25am Fishing Allstars 10:30am ITV Racing: The Opening Show 11:30am Football Rivalries 11:45am River Monsters 12:15pm The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 2:30pm ITV Racing Live 5:00pm Cheyenne Autumn 6:00pm FYI Daily 6:05pm Cheyenne Autumn 8:05pm Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach 9:10pm FYI Daily 9:15pm Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach 10:00pm The Untouchables 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm The Untouchables

6:00am Sky Sports News 7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Live European Tour Golf The South African Open. 1:00pm Live EFL 4:00pm Gillette Soccer Saturday 6:00pm Live Premier League 9:30pm Goal Zone 10:00pm Live NFL San Francisco 49ers v TBA (Kick-off 9.35pm). 1:30am Live NFL Baltimore Ravens v TBA (Kick-off 1.15am). 5:00am Sky Sports News

10:25am ITV News 10:30am Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen 11:30am Living on the Veg 12:30pmGino's Italian Escape: Hidden Italy 1:05pm The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury 1:35pm ITV Lunchtime News 1:44pm ITV London Weather 1:45pm The Voice UK 3:15pm The Masked Singer 4:45pm Minions 6:30pm ITV News and Weather 6:50pm ITV News London 7:00pm Dancing on Ice 9:00pm Vera 11:00pmITV News and Weather 11:14pmITV London Weather 11:15pmBradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad 11:40pmBritain's Busiest Airport Heathrow

9:05am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 10:00am Dress to Impress 11:00am The Masked Singer 12:30pm Supermarket Sweep 1:35pm Supermarket Sweep 2:35pm Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 3:45pm FYI Daily 3:50pm Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 4:20pm Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 5:20pm FYI Daily 5:25pm Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 7:05pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 8:05pm FYI Daily 8:10pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 10:00pm Love Island 11:35pm Family Guy 12:05am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy

7:00am George and Mildred 7:25am Coronation Street 10:25am Emmerdale 1:15pm Foyle's War 3:30pm Foyle's War 5:45pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 6:55pm Midsomer Murders 9:00pm Inside the Ritz Hotel 9:30pm Inside the Ritz Hotel 10:00pm Charles: 50 Years a Prince 11:00pm Cameraman to the Queen 12:05am Changeling 2:50am Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant 3:15am Judge Judy 3:40am Emmerdale

7:00am Goals of the 80s 7:10am The Protectors 7:35am The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 8:30am The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 10:45am Hornblower 12:55pm Cheyenne Autumn 1:55pm FYI Daily 2:00pm Cheyenne Autumn 4:00pm Nevada Smith 5:00pm FYI Daily 5:05pm Nevada Smith 6:35pm The Last Sunset 7:35pm FYI Daily 7:40pm The Last Sunset 8:55pm Return of the Seven 9:55pm FYI Daily 10:00pm Return of the Seven 11:00pm The Last Boy Scout 12:05am FYI Daily 12:10am The Last Boy Scout 1:10am The Nice Guys 2:10am FYI Daily 2:15am The Nice Guys 3:30am The Protectors 4:00am Teleshopping

7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Total Goals A round-up of the latest football action. 9:00am Total Goals 10:00am Live European Tour Golf The South African Open. Coverage of the fourth and final day's play at Randpark Golf Club in Johannesburg, where Louis Oosthuizen is the defending champion. 1:00pm Live EFL 3:00pm Live Renault Super Sunday 5:00pm Live Renault Super Sunday 8:30pm Live NFL 10:00pm Live NFL 2:00am Live PGA Tour Golf 4:00am Sky Sports News 5:00am Sky Sports News

9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm

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TUESDAY - 14 JANUARY

MONDAY - 13 JANUARY 3:15pm Father Brown 4:00pm I Escaped to the Country 4:45pm The Farmers' Country Showdown 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six; Weather 7:30pm BBC London News; Weather 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Our Lives 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pmSilent Witness 11:00pmBBC News at Ten

2:00pm Live Snooker: The Masters 5:45pm The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm The Twinstitute 8:30pm Mastermind 9:00pm Only Connect 9:30pm University Challenge 10:00pmExposed: The Church's Darkest Secret 11:00pmI Love 11:30pmNewsnight

8:30pm Handmade: By Royal Appointment 9:00pm Caribbean with Simon Reeve 10:00pmThe Yorkshire Ripper Files: A Very British Crime Story 11:00pmCatching History's Criminals: The Forensics Story 12:00am The Art of Scandinavia Andrew GrahamDixon explores the history of the North European region through its art.

2:05pm Escape to the Chateau: DIY 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm A New Life in the Sun 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm How to Lose Weight Well 10:00pmCatching a Killer 11:45pmNaked Attraction 12:50am Naked Beach

2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Deadly Vengeance 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Ice Road Truckers 9:00pm raffic Cops 10:00pmM1: Keeping Britain Moving 11:00pmBusted in Bangkok 12:05am Circus Kids: Our Secret World

4:00pmI Escaped to the Country 4:45pmThe Farmers' Country Showdown 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Match of the Day Live: The FA Cup 11:00pmBBC News at Ten 11:25pmRegional News and Weather

2:00pm Live Snooker: The Masters 5:45pm The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pmGreat British Railway Journeys 8:00pm The Baby Has Landed 9:00pm Cornwall: This Fishing Life 10:00pmExposed: The Church's Darkest Secret 11:00pmBetter Things 11:20pm The Archiveologists 11:30pmNewsnight

8:00pm Beyond 100 Days BBC News teams in Washington DC and London report on the events that are shaping the world. 8:30pm Monkman & Seagull's Genius Guide to Britain 9:00pm Italy's Invisible Cities 10:00pmThe Yorkshire Ripper Files: A Very British Crime Story 11:00pmCatching History's Criminals: The Forensics Story

1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Sun, Sea and Selling Houses 2:05pm Escape to the Chateau: DIY 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm A New Life in the Sun 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pm24 Hours in A&E 11:00pmHow to Steal Pigs and Influence People 12:00am Catching a Killer

1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Police Interceptors 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pmThe Neighbourhood Voyeur 5:00pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pmIce Road Truckers 9:00pm Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly 10:00pmBen Fogle: New Lives in the Wild 11:00pmBad Girls Behind Bars

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

1:45pm Coronation Street 2:50pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:45pm Supermarket Sweep 4:50pm Dinner Date 5:50pm Dress to Impress 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Superstore 10:00pmLove Island 11:00pmLove Island: Aftersun 12:05am Family Guy

9:55am George and Mildred 10:30am George and Mildred 11:00am Man About the House 11:35am A Touch of Frost 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm The Durrells 5:55pm Heartbeat 6:55pm Foyle's War 9:00pm Endeavour 11:00pmThe Bay

3:35pm The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 4:40pm Minder 5:45pm The Professionals 6:50pm The Sweeney 7:55pm The Chase Celebrity Special 9:00pm Rescue: River Deep, Mountain High 9:30pm Rescue: River Deep, Mountain High 10:00pmFighter Pilot: The Real Top Gun 11:00pm Carlito's Way 12:00am FYI Daily

2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm

5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm The Metro: A Rail Life Story 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pmITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pmITV News London 11:45pmWhite House Farm

2:50pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:45pm Supermarket Sweep 4:50pm Dinner Date 5:50pm Dress to Impress 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Superstore 10:00pm Love Island 11:05pm Don't Hate the Playaz

10:55am Man About the House 11:30am A Touch of Frost 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm The Durrells 5:55pm Heartbeat 6:55pm Foyle's War 9:00pm Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs 9:30pm Long Lost Family 11:00pmThe Bay

4:50pm 5:55pm 6:55pm 8:00pm

Minder The Professionals The Sweeney The Chase Celebrity Special 9:00pm Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach 10:05pmFYI Daily 10:10pm Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach 11:00pm National Lampoon's European Vacation 12:05am FYI Daily

11:00am Sky Sports News 1:00pm Transfer Talk 2:00pm Sky Sports News 4:00pm Transfer Centre 4:30pm Live European Tour Golf 5:30pm Sky Sports News 6:00pm Transfer Centre 6:30pm Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm The Transfer Show 9:00pm Sky Sports Tonight 11:00pmThe Debate 12:00am Live NBA: The Warm Up

8:55am Heartbeat 9:55am George and Mildred 10:30am George and Mildred 11:00am Man About the House 11:35am A Touch of Frost 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm The Durrells 5:55pm Heartbeat 6:55pm Foyle's War 9:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 11:00pmThe Bay 12:00am A Touch of Frost 2:05am A Touch of Frost 4:00am George and Mildred 4:25am ITV3 Nightscreen 4:30am Teleshopping

7:00am World Cup Rivalries 7:20am Quincy, M.E. 8:10am Kojak 9:00am The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 10:10am Minder 11:20am The Professionals 12:20pmThe Sweeney 1:25pm Quincy, M.E. 2:30pm Kojak 3:35pm The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 4:40pm Minder 5:50pm The Professionals 6:55pm The Sweeney 8:00pm The Chase Celebrity Special 9:00pm Junk and Disorderly 10:00pmBilly Connolly's Great American Trail 11:00pm The Nice Guys 12:10am FYI Daily 12:15am The Nice Guys 1:20am Minder 2:30am The Protectors 3:00am Fishing Impossible

7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Good Morning Transfers 11:00am Football Centre 1:00pm Transfer Talk 2:00pm Sky Sports News 3:00pm Drive Time USA 4:00pm Transfer Centre 4:30pm Sky Sports News 5:00pm Sky Sports News 6:00pm Transfer Centre 6:30pm Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm The Transfer Show 9:00pm Sky Sports Tonight 10:00pm Sky Sports Tonight 11:00pm The Debate 12:00am Sky Sports News

Sky Sports News Sky Sports News Transfer Centre Sky Sports News Sky Sports News Transfer Centre Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm The Transfer Show 9:00pm Sky Sports Tonight 10:00pmSky Sports Tonight 11:00pmThe Debate 12:00am Sky Sports News

WEDNESDAY - 15 JANUARY 12:45pmCaught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pmDoctors 3:15pmFather Brown 4:00pmI Escaped to the Country 4:45pmThe Farmers' Country Showdown 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pmSilent Witness 11:00pmBBC News at Ten 11:25pmRegional News and Weather 11:30pmWeather 11:35pmEating with My Ex

9:00am See Hear 9:30am Fake Britain 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pmBBC Newsroom Live 12:15pmPolitics Live 2:00pm Live Snooker: The Masters 5:45pm The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pmGreat British Railway Journeys 8:00pm The Andrew Neil Show 8:30pm Saving Lives at Sea 9:00pm Trust Me, I'm a Doctor 9:30pm Lose Weight and 10:00pmGood Omens 10:50pmTerry Pratchett: Back in Black 11:30pmNewsnight 12:10am Weather

8:00pm Beyond 100 Days BBC News teams in Washington DC and London report on the events that are shaping the world. 8:30pm James May: The Reassembler 9:00pm Earth's Great Rivers 10:00pmThe Yorkshire Ripper Files: A Very British Crime Story 11:00pmCatching History's Criminals: The Forensics Story 12:00am Treasures of Ancient Egypt 1:00am Romancing the Stone: The Golden Ages of British Sculpture 2:00am John Berger: The Art of Looking 2:55am Arena 4:00am Earth's Great Rivers

7:30am Cheers 8:20am King of Queens 9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:10am Frasier 11:10am Undercover Boss USA 12:05pmRamsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Sun, Sea and Selling Houses 2:05pm Escape to the Chateau: DIY 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm A New Life in the Sun 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it 10:00pmMeat the Family 11:00pm24 Hours in Police Custody

9:30am Becca's Bunch 9:40am Little Princess 9:55am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:10am Sunny Bunnies 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pmThe Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Police Interceptors 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pmBrace for Impact 5:00pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pmIce Road Truckers 9:00pmBritain's Parking Hell 10:00pmRed Arrows: Kings of the Sky 11:00pmRich Kids Go Homeless 12:05am Big Family Values: More Kids Than Cash

6:05am Judge Rinder 7:00am Good Morning Britain 10:00am Lorraine 11:00am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm Tenable 4:59pm ITV London Weather 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pmWhite House Farm 11:00pmITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pmITV News London 11:45pmPeston 12:40am Tenable

7:00am 8:00am 9:00am 9:30am

Teleshopping Dinner Date Emmerdale You've Been Framed! 10:30am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:25am Superstore 11:55am Superstore 12:20pmDress to Impress 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm You've Been Framed! 2:50pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:45pm Supermarket Sweep 4:50pm Dinner Date 5:50pm Dress to Impress 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Superstore 10:00pmLove Island 11:05pmCelebrity Juice

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A Year of decision MAKING decisions is an inevitable part of life and the new decade will surely bring many new choices along with it. And it’s safe to say that 2019 has seen a barrage of what most would consider as ‘bad’ decisions. Prince Andrew went against his PR advisor to do a highly controversial interview with the BBC. Facebook was fined $5 billion after some shady emails brought their privacy lapses to light. And in the political sphere, Jeremy Corbyn led his party to their worst result since 1935. Research suggests that the typical person makes around 35,000 decisions per day. Most of these decisions are minor and automatic, but many also have serious consequences. Good decision-making takes rest, concentration and balanced emotions; circumstances that aren’t always possible to maintain. However, as we prep a r e t o t a k e o n t h e N e w Ye a r, s o m e a r g u e t h a t there are no ‘bad’ decisions and that taking action trumps everything. Life coaches agree that decisions resulting in an ugly aftermath allow people to refine what they want from life and increase resilience. They also give the opportunity to master the art of self-forgiveness and exercise freedom of choice. One thing is for certain, if a boat never sets sail it will never reach its destination, even if it has to correct course along the way.

WHAT INVESTMENTS? Dear EWN, AS all the local town halls finish up their budgets for 2020, I am left wonde­ ring. When will the average resident see any improvements? Living in Malaga City I am left very confused with the big investments the town hall is conti­ nuously announcing. In my area, I have barely seen any changes in the past ye­ ars. And compared to the Christmas lights in the centre, we only got a few old lights put up. Last year, one of the Christmas lights came down in the middle of a busy road and nearly hit a passing lorry. Also, the pavement on my street is lifted up in lots of places and is a safety concern, especially for my older neighbours. It’s very discouraging to see all the money go to the same areas time and ti­ me again. As much as Calle Larios is very important to the city, I think the town hall could work by areas and slowly fix everything up. Suzanne King

Leapy and Scotland YOUR correspondent, Leapy Lee, ap­ pears to have a number of fans amongst the expats in Spain. Fair enough if he is pontificating on rat­ her stunted musical histories, condi­ tions in prisons or running a bar in Mallorca, all subjects he has expe­ rienced in his career and may well be well informed on such matters. He does, however have no obvious knowledge whatsoever of the Scot­ tish people and their wishes. In the 2014 Independence refe­ rendum, 55 per cent of the electora­ te voted to remain within the UK and to be honest, had I had a vote at that time, I would probably have vo­ ted with the 55 per cent. I do believe that the larger unit is better placed in most circumstances and certainly as far as negotiations, for whatever the object, may be. At that time the UK was part of the EU and there was no serious talk of them leaving that union. Fast for­ ward to 2016 and the referendum on the subject of leaving the EU and although Scotland voted 62 per cent

MALAGA CITY: Needs investment to be spread around. to 38 per cent against leaving, and the Northern Irish people also voted against leaving, they were obliged to follow the English voters. In the recent general election, 48 of the 59 Scottish constituencies voted for the Scottish National Party. (A party with a second referendum high in its manifesto). The Conservatives won six seats, but still an English Prime Minister has rejected the Scots’ wishes for a re­

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peat referendum, in view of the chan­ ged circumstances. Democracy? LL may well feel that the Scottish are incapable of governing themselves, (he may even be correct) but what would his reaction be if the English people we­ re being treated in such a shameful manner? Regards, Alex Walker San Miguel de Salinas

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300,000 pets abandoned in Spain every year COMMENTS FROM FACEBOOK

The reason why I don’t own a dog; because I’m not pre­ pared to walk a dog at least three times a day, come rain or shine, for 12­15 years, as we don’t live in an area with nice nature walks. I’m not in an economic position to look after another animal, with vet bills, should it get sick. In short, I’m not able to give a dog the life he de­ serves, however much I love dogs. And I do not under­ stand why so many people get pets they can’t look af­ ter... Beathe Wright

Bulwell paedophile Angela Allen to be released from prison: gets parole after four attempts: Leopards can’t change their spots, paedophiles are never not going to be a risk to children. The origi­ nal judge obviously thought there was a major

risk, these parole boards are a joke.

Alison Kille

Looky looky men strike it lucky after years of hardship: I have no issue with people trying to make a living and if they were selling merchandise like this it would be fine. I just think this differs hugely from selling goods that pass off genuine brand names which is highly illegal, in fact tourists attempting to later import these items into the UK can find the item not only confiscated but them­ selves in court. It would be great if they could sell this

kind of merchandise instead, and be permitted to do so by the authorities while they await their time before ap­ plying for residency. That said, it’s still wrong to simply turn up on a foreign nation’s shores without going through the relevant customs and disease checks, which can potentially cause a vulnerability to that na­ tion and people living there. Leigh Hobson

Tip for today: When going to a restaurant, if you wouldn’t use their toilet, don’t eat their food! My husband and I ran a bar/restaurant and we were so particular about the loos ensuring they were always clean, we overheard someone who came in with their family say, ‘it’s okay, we will stay, the toilets are nice and clean ‘, this just goes to show how important it is. Doreen Nichols

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POLL OF THE WEEK

Less than 25% of people stay committed to their New Year resolutions for more than 30 days. Are you one of them?

Do you think that 12 weeks paternity leave is unnecessary?

• YES, I commit! • NO, it doesn’t last!

88.21% 11.79%

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• Yes, unnecessary:

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Across 1 Get up around noon and wash lightly (5) 4 South of Spain and Portugal, a region far to the east (7) 8 Electricity supplier got name wrong (7) 9 Staff conceal a French circular (5) 10 Abroad, went out with old hat (8) 11 Have in mind the middle position (4) 13 Passes the time shopping? (6) 14 Blackbird becomes a hound (6) 17 A bird has to take evasive action (4) 19 Roman Catholic official's vehicle Linda crashed (8) 22 Grub of a popular variety (5) 23 Back away, it’s a horrible tree rat (7) 24 Doubter, cold, in infected surroundings (7) 25 Afghan ruler appearing in dream, eerily (5) Down 1 Young lover runs rings around me (5) 2 Close to neckwear, item of lingerie (7) 3 Stones thrown by mere lads (8) 4 Pushes steamship around East Sussex resort (6) 5 Hurtful remark from pub bore, initially (4) 6 Get up or use make-up (5) 7 Plus, the poker stake is a musical direction (7) 12 A blood-feud to sell - and for the

French, a thankyou (8) 13 Dad's going round with Les to get some bicycle seats (7) 15 Birds circling on rising from an Italian city (7)

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16 Material contained in half a brick (6) 18 Five taken into care are cut up (5) 20 Some rare talent returning afterwards (5) 21 Compassion, we hear, for male deer (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 4 represents M and 25 represents Y, so fill in M every time the figure 4 appears and Y every time the figure 25 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across Down 1 Not complex (6) 1 Game similar to billiards (7) 4 Swearword (4) 2 Slightly wet (5) 8 Containing faults (9) 3 Be without (4) 9 Toy flown in the wind (4) 5 Watchful (5) 10 Position (6) 6/18 Casserole of meat and vegetables, 13 Free from harm or evil (6) typically topped with sliced potato (3,3) 15 Give temporarily (4) 7 Fact that has been verified (5) 18 Establish or official way of doing 11 Vocalists (7) something (9) 12 At rest (5) 19 Narrative, story (4) 14 Mar (5) 20 Washes (6) 16 Musical drama (5) 17 Having no empty space (4) 18 See 6

English - Spanish

Across 1 Shoe polish (5) 4 Brújula (7) 8 Puddles (7) 9 From (indicating starting place) (5) 10 Hasta ahora (2,3) 11 El más largo (7) 12 Fuga (6) 14 Platillo (para una taza) (6) 17 Mustard (7) 19 Less (5) 21 Dejar (5) 22 Beggar (7) 23 To stretch (7) 24 Enojado (5)

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE

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

Down 1 Mouths (of people, animals, bottles) (5) 2 Tráfico (7) 3 To be born (5) 4 Castillo (6) 5 Move (house) (7) 6 Nave (de iglesia) (5) 7 Refugio (sitio) (7) 12 Enamel (7) 13 To plan (7) 15 Astuto (7) 16 Martillo (6) 18 Inteligente (5) 19 Sleeve (5) 20 Nevado (5)

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FOR NEXT 7 DAYS AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) The pleasure you will get from helping in the home this week should not be underestimated. What you have been thinking of as a chore turns out to be a great ball of fun. Youngsters may be involved at the weekend, so plan ahead to give them a festive surprise.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your relationships to others linked to the home environment are going well. Aim to build on that this week because the chance to make a real change to your surroundings opens up. Comfort is top of your agenda and the continuing sales give scope. Restlessness can be channelled into an energetic response when others seek help. Taking on a small charitable task makes you smile and brings satisfaction.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Your mind is as sharp as a razor this week, so woe betide anyone who tries to trick you. It's a great time to use your talents fully, particularly in regard to a business venture. It is possible that your strengths are a little unrecognised so don't be afraid to try something entirely new. A strong urge to take control keeps others on their toes.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) This week is mainly concerned with financial matters, and it is easy to both save and make extra money. Keep your energy levels high by making the most of chances to exercise and get out in the fresh air.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The repayment of a favour should see you with extra money in your pocket. Holding on to it is your best bet. Trying to change someone close is so obviously not going to work that it is surprising you tried for so long.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A social gathering turns up an old friend who makes an offer. Although you may feel unworthy, please be reminded of the times in the past when you have given them support. It will be through others that real progress will be made.

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) Keep energy levels high by being at the hub of any social activities. Accept all invitations, however dull you feel that they may turn out and allow yourself to be surprised. Continue with any checkups on your health, eating sensibly if you overindulged during the holiday.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) As you have decided to rearrange both your business and home life, it is a busy time, indeed. You enjoy a challenge so it will not worry you that other people have different ideas. Although you are not inclined to listen to silly whims, some things crop up time and again and have to be dealt with at some point.

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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Making a new start is not always the exciting thing that people imagine. When there are still old matters to be resolved, it takes the edge off the pleasure. It may be worth cooling off a new relationship until your social life is more settled. An urge to move around could be caused by your not facing a problem straight on.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

IRISH LOTTO Saturday January 4

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5

16

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) This is the time. It isn't a nibble that is needed at the moment, but a feast. Accepting anything less would be a mistake because someone is watching your reaction to an offer. If you feel unsure of your worth, then ask a few trusted friends.

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BONUS BALL

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EURO MILLIONS Tuesday December 31

BONUS BALL

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2 4

48

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Friday January 3

BONUS BALL

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47

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Thursday January 2

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JOKER: 2 157 304 EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA Sunday January 5

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25 32

27 44

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

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

TARGET: Average: 12 Good: 17 Very good: 25 Excellent: 32 LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION acme acre cake came camp cape care carp cere cram mace mack marc pace pack peck race rack ackee apace caper crake cramp crape creak cream creek creep crepe macer pacer peace recap amerce camera camper packer pecker raceme repack PACEMAKER

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

QUICK Across: 1 Scrub, 4 Bison, 7 Menagerie, 8 Deck, 10 Caries, 12 Single, 13 Less, 16 Overwhelm, 18 Delay, 19 Tinny.

Down: LA PRIMITIVA

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Get both business and personal plans sorted out in the coming week. Thereafter, changes to your routine may be necessary, which is disruptive. The best-laid plans can need adjustment, so don't beat yourself up over that.

Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Concentrating on hearth and home gives you great satisfaction. As a born homemaker, you relish the idea of making something beautiful. This week it may be possible to show more of your skills when someone seeks your advice. You could end up helping with appearances.

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1 Scold, 2 Ram, 3 Bank, 4 Beggar, 5 Sardine, 6 Needs, 9 Conceal, 11 Slowly, 12 Sword, 14 Scary, 15/17 Best man.

CRYPTIC Across: 1 Pays, 3 Saracens, 9 Ethanol, 10 Abide, 11 Stoke, 12 Method, 14 Nickel, 16 Tucson, 19 Weasel, 21 Rosie, 24 Snipe, 25 Granite, 26 Stealing, 27 Zeus.

Down:

1 Pheasant, 2 Yahoo, 4 Aflame, 5 Abaft, 6 Editors, 7 Sees, 8 Annexe, 13 Integers, 15 Chemise, 17 Uproar, 18 Flagon, 20 Smell, 22 Suite, 23 Uses.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Down:

Across: 1 Castaña, 5 Snore, 8 Llano, 9 Receipt, 10 Flechas, 11 Slide, 12 Nevera, 14 Empate, 18 Wings, 20 Alambre, 22 Emanate, 23 Prima, 24 Traje, 25 Pretend.

1 Celofan, 2 Suave, 3 Another, 4 Atraso, 5 Socks, 6 Oficina, 7 Entre, 13 Ventaja, 15 Meat pie, 16 Emerald, 17 Make-up, 18 Wheat, 19 Shake, 21 Bride.

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Stretch it out THERE’S a lot of research that prais­ es the benefits of Pilates, from re­ ducing the risk of certain illnesses to strengthening muscles and improv­ ing flexibility. It’s also a gentler workout than most but it can be just as effective, meaning you get all the benefits of exercise without any of the soreness afterwards. According to a study by the Jour­ nal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Pilates can help ease back ache as those with chronic lower back pain who attended classes for a month experienced more relief than those who went to see a physician or other specialist. This is believed to be because Pi­ lates strengthens the core, which then alleviates stress on the lower back region. A stronger core also will help to improve your posture and overall sports performance as all the body’s

muscles are connected through the core, so this will make your move­ ments sharper and help you run faster. It’s also easier on your joints than other workouts as the slow, controlled move­ ments cause minimal im­ pact. One of the major benefits of practising Pilates is the won­ ders it does to your flexibility, which can improve your body’s range of motion and, therefore, your exer­ cise performance. A study that followed young Brazilian women, without any prior experience, as they attended 20 Pilates ses­ sions showed they became 19.1 per cent more flexible by the end of the research.

STRONG: Pilates helps to strengthen the core.

Stay clean CLEAN eating has been the focus of many dieticians and health­food obses­ sives for a while now, but

what does the term actu­ ally mean? Is it actually as good for you as it’s made out to be?

Clean eating is defined by the Oxford Dictionary simply as: ‘Relating to a diet consisting of un­

processed, unrefined, and nutrient­rich food, typical­ ly eaten as small meals throughout the day.’

Ea t i n g a d i e t o f fresh, unprocessed food is undoubtedly important, and is the basis for the entire clean eating move­ ment. However, the term has now been used to describe many recent diet trends such as organ­ ic, vegan or alkaline diets. Some believe you have to cut out all gluten prod­ ucts to be eating ‘clean,’ others think the same for dairy. While many of these di­ ets have their benefits, it’s important to make sure your diet is rich with all the essential nutrients your body needs, and eliminating entire food groups sometimes defeats the purpose of healthy eating. Although society as a whole is undoubtedly eat­ ing more processed food than a hundred years ago,

GOOD STUFF: How clean is your plate?

simply because there were less processed ingredients back then and it was more common place to eat from scratch, the clean eating movement has had a posi­ tive impact in that it’s en­ couraging more people to get back to basics and con­ sider what they actually put in their bodies. You shouldn’t cut out every indulgence in the name of healthy eating, but eating a range of un­ processed, fresh food is al­ ways important.

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Blonde bombshell T O W I E’S Amber Turner brought a touch of Essex allure to Marbella as she enjoyed a romantic break with boyfriend Dan Edgar. The starlet has been feuding with T OW I E co-star Chloe Sims, ever since it was revealed her beau Dan had been two-timing them. However, the loved-up pair seemed to be in good spirits as they soaked up the sun during the Christmas break. The blonde beauty enjoyed the good weather as she stunned in a feminine, low-cut top and pink trousers. Brushing off the drama, the good-looking couple only had eyes for each other as they posed for Instagram on Marbella’s seafront. After a rocky year, the pair seemed to have reconciled as they frolicked during the sunset stroll. Amber and Dan be-

2017, but have split on numerous occasions. Earlier in the year, it was revealed that Dan had enjoyed a brief fling with mum-of-one Chloe in March. FAMOUS RAPPER: Kylie Jenner’s ex, Travis Scott.

Rap royalty SPANISH singer Rosalia recently announced her latest collaboration with one of the most famous rappers in the world Travis Scott. The song, Highest in the Room is a remix of the original version that Scott released last October that went directly to Number 1 on the Billboard charts. The song belongs to JackBoys, a miniLP of remixes featuring heavyweights of hip hop and rap. Last July, she shared a photo with Scott on Instagram that hinted at a possible collaboration. The truth is that the musician, former beau of Kylie Jenner and father of her daughter Stormi, knows Rosalia’s talent well. Both

gan their relationship in

The Spider in the toaster I SHOW you this picture as a gift from nature to a friend of mine who now has a new web­ site. Could you break up this beautiful home and kill the creature that made it? I have a spider that lives in my toaster and I honestly don’t know how it survives. There is no web and it is one of those Spanish jumping varieties that run like Usain Bolt. Three years ago I was driving at night in South East France near the Pyrenees, on a two­ lane country road when the car ahead slammed on its brakes and jinked right, on the left was a car pulled over with squiffy headlights, and in the middle of the road still kicking, a large wild boar on its side. The car with the squiffy headlights was going to need a tow truck. The car in front of me pulled over and stopped, I cruised onwards into the night with little I could do about anything. Suddenly racing towards me was a convoy of small French vans of all sorts and varying de­ grees of dilapidation. These were the local hunters summoned to despatch the

wild boar as quickly and hu­ manely as possible before butchering the animal at the road side. A wild boar in that condition is very dangerous in­ deed. This was the best out­ come and the fastest for the sit­ uation. Really city folk should not be judgemental of what goes on in the country, and most city folk would not have the guts to put this unfortunate boar out of its misery quickly. Even with a gun, if they had one to hand and knew how to take the safety catch off and where to put the bullet. I mention this because of a fool in the UK delighted to post on Facebook how he clubbed a fox to death that was caught in barbed wire. I am no fan of fox hunting for pleasure but I could not club the poor animal to death either. I would have got hold of someone with a gun to put it out of its misery as quickly as possible. Some people condemn coun­ try life, and those who live it, I think that is quite wrong. City people who think a steak comes wrapped and packaged should

think again. A few years ago in the USA a pilot friend who lived opposite a poor family in Florida had an ex­ perience too. The mother regu­ larly left her children to come home from school and sit on the front porch before she might come home to feed them in two­three hours. My friend and his wife started to take the children in and feed them until the mother came home. The children were horrified that burgers came from pigs and cows and nuggets came from chickens. Yes, it did take an ani­ mal to die to provide. My spider will live on in the toaster, it does not have to pro­ vide for me.

SPIDER’S WEB: Could you break up this beautiful home?

share a producer, Frank Dukes, considered the ‘King Midas’ of hip hop. Dukes, creator of some of Kanye West and Rihanna’s successes, has worked with Scott on his three studio albums. Rosalia recorded with him two of his hits of the year: Con Altura and A Palé. Hours after the release of Highest in the Room, social networks began to speculate on who will make cameos on the new Rosalia album, planned for 2020. Travis Scott, of course, but also names like Kanye West and Billie Eilish were mentioned. Rosalia closes an impressive year, positioning herself as ‘royalty’ in the music industry.

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PROPERTY

THE FUTURE MARKET MANY UK investors have been holding back on overseas property investment since the 2016 UK referendum on membership of the EU. And as UK expats have been powerful investors in Spanish property in the past, online portal PropertyForum has looked at what the alleged ‘release of the Brexit paralysis’ following the general election means for Spanish

property in 2020. Ongoing recovery Many experts believe the growth in Spanish real estate prices will continue into 2020. The construction sector and tourism industry are the mainstay of the Spanish economy, so, a continued recovery of the two will help Spanish economic growth and attract more investors and tourists. POPULAR: Property investors are looking at coastal regions.

Brought back to life As developers experienced a financial crisis in the wake of the 2008/9 economic downturn, many developments were shelved. But according to PropertyForum, the recent recovery in the market has seen many of these projects brought back to life, creating buoyant local economies. Coastal developments Many overseas investors are now looking towards coastal regions, though the likes of Madrid and Barcelona will remain a core element of the market in Spain. While UK expats have been significant investors in Spanish

Real estate trend THE build­to­rent trend in Spain reflects the current trend on the country’s real estate market to construct with the aim to rent rather than to sell the property, according to Mónica Sen­ tieri, director of proptech ElWorking. She analysed why this type of real estate product now makes more sense than ever and could be interest­ ing for foreign investors looking to buy property in Spain as a safe investment. * New generations that prefer renting compared to buying Accessing the finances to buy a home is the first stum­ bling block for many people, but there are other social factors, such as the need to feel free or have geographic mobility. The Spanish society has changed. Today, when young people finish their studies they no longer plan their life thinking about get­ ting married and buying a house. They rather have an expectation of a long road ahead, often adverse to closed commitments of long­term mortgages. * Increase in rental in­ come in recent years When demand increases and supply remains stable, price increases are the di­ rect consequence. And dur­ ing the last 10 years, fewer new houses have been built

in Spain. The increase in the price of rented housing is concen­ trated in the main cities of Spain, with Madrid and Barcelona having the great­ est shortage of properties at the moment. * Fiscal measures that favour the product intend­ ed for leasing In recent years, the Span­ ish Hacienda has adopted various tax measures to en­ courage rental housing. On the one hand, there are re­ ductions of 85 per cent in the tax rate for those com­ panies that have more than eight homes for rent. On the other hand, there is also an attractive special tax regime for companies dedicated to the leasing of urban real estate, known as SOCIMI, whose tax rate is 0 per cent, with sole taxation at the headquarters of the shareholder when dividends are distributed. In general, if there is greater demand for a prod­ uct, prices are rising, and there is a favourable tax regime, this immediately translates into greater po­ tential return on the invest­ ment. This new build­to­ rent trend in Spain has become more attractive due to recent developments, even for foreign private owners who are looking for investment opportunities in Spain.

ATTRACTIVE: The build-to-rent trend.

coastal properties, they are now also the preferred choice of Scandinavians, French, Belgian and Dutch investors. Mortgage rates In Spain they are near record lows, but outstanding debt in the country has reached historic highs and many experts expect the Spanish government to implement policies in 2020 to address this issue. This may include additional taxes on Spanish banks which could in turn be reflected in higher mortgage rates. Investors are therefore likely to take advantage of current low mortgage rates in early 2020.

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Drug your wife for a peaceful life BARRY DUKE I'M often left flabbergasted by things I’ve seen on the Internet, but never to the point when I’ve had to vacate my chair and take a walk in the park to get my head around an advertisement I’d just spotted. I concluded that what I’d seen this week ­ an ad exhorting husbands to dose their wives with Valium ­ had to be a wind­up, especially as the caption be­ neath it claimed it would make wives ‘behave as a dutiful mother and wife, silent and without revolt.’ But it was NOT a spoof. This from a book entitled ‘Governing the Female Body: Gender, Health, and Networks of Power’: ‘In the 60s and 70s, as women were gaining more power in the work­ force and fought to alter the patriarchal structure, psychotropic pharmaceuti­ cals were used to calm down angry and irate feminists who would rock the so­ cial boat, demanding equality in wages and opportunity.’ I discovered the Roche Laboratories

ad, aimed at husbands wanting to zombify their uppity wives, while doing some picture research. I required an im­ age to illustrate a piece submitted to my Freethinker website by Seattle­based feminist and atheist blogger, Ophelia Benson. Roche’s Valium ad was an extreme example of how rampant sexism was in the advertising industry during that era. But while most ads were grossly offen­ sive, some were laugh­aloud funny, though clearly not intentionally so. Example: a 60’s cigarette ad suggest­ ed that if you blow smoke in a woman’s face she’ll fall at your feet in adoration. Why? Because the brand, Tipalet, came in a variety of irresistible flavours. It said: ‘Hit her with Tipalet Cherry. Or rich grape­y Tipalet Burgundy. Or lus­ cious Tiplalet Blueberry … a puff in her direction and she’ll follow you, any­ where.’ Now I never knew flavoured ciga­ rettes ever existed, aside from men­ thol, and imagined fruity aromas only hit the scene when vaping became fashionable and I took to it like a fat ADVERT: If you blow smoke in a woman’s face, she’ll fall at your feet in adoration.

kid takes to pies. I threw over the fags about four years ago when I acquired my first Personal Electronic Nicotine Inhalation System (PENIS) and quickly discovered that people have some very odd reactions to vaping. One old geezer who periodically visits my local makes a point of sitting very close to me to sniff blueberry and mint, my favourite vape flavour. Others stare daggers at me, feign coughing fits and wave their palms in front of their noses. One imbecile even did this when I simply placed an e­cig on a bar counter and made no move to puff on it. But back to my main point: the man­ ner in which women were objectified as chattels, and portrayed as fragile, mind­ less creatures whose only purpose was to clean, cook and submit to their hus­ bands. In one a woman is shown actual­ ly getting spanked by her spouse for buying the ‘wrong’ coffee! The image I eventually chose to illus­ trate Ophelia’s article was for a brand of ties called Van Heusen. It shows a woman kneeling beside her husband’s bed, offering him breakfast on a tray. Your guess is as good as mine as to why hubby is in a single bed wearing a pris­ tine white shirt and a grotesque tie.

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SINCE the introduction of the Dream D­Type in 1949, Honda’s 70th anniversary of motorcycle mass­production marks the compa­ ny’s 400 million­unit milestone for global motorcycle production. Honda was founded in 1948, and began mass­production of motorcy­ cles at its first overseas production facility in Belgium in 1963. Since then, Honda has expanded its pro­ duction globally in accordance with its fundamental principle of produc­ ing locally where there is demand. Honda currently produces a wide range of motorcycles, from 50cc commuters to 1,800cc models, at 35 facilities in 21 countries. Since its foundation, Honda has developed and provided products that meet the needs of customers in many countries and regions, based on its belief that ‘the purpose of technology is to help people.’ As a result, Honda achieved its 100 million­unit milestone in 1997, and its 300 million­unit milestone in 2014. In 2018, Honda exceeded an annual production of 20 million units for the first time in its history, and enjoys strong support from cus­ tomers in the Asia region and worldwide. Honda will continue to

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Mercedes-Benz A180 SE ROAD TEST by Nick Fletcher THE Mercedes­Benz brand is mostly associated with sports and luxury models, but many with more modest budgets aspire to own a Mercedes and the entry lev­ el model is the A Class, a well­designed and well­ equipped family car. Priced from €27,717 (£23,710), the A Class range offers petrol and diesel en­ gines and manual and auto­ matic transmissions and even entry­level SE versions come with a generous amount of standard features. One of the popular choices is the entry­level SE model A180 diesel, which offers outstanding fuel economy, averaging 24.9 kpl (70.6 mpg). Powered by a 1.5­litre 116 hp diesel unit and with six­speed manual gearbox, this version has a 0­100 kph time of 10.6 seconds and top speed of 203 kph (126 mph). Emissions are low at 106 g/km. In a sector which in­

cludes stalwarts such as the Volkswagen Golf and BMW 1 Series, the Mercedes A Class cuts a dash, offering more visual cachet thanks to its sleek styling and a dramatic front end domi­ nated by a large example of its famous three­pointed badge. Inside, it is a similar story with a wow­factor dash­ board with turbine­style vents, multi­function sports steering wheel, chrome de­ tailing and use of quality trim materials to create a very classy appearance which helps make you feel you are in something that is rather special. The seating is com­ fortable and supportive, and there is good occupant space front and rear. The boot space of 360 litres is expand­ able by folding the rear seats. Standard equipment in­ cludes four powered win­ dows, climate control, sat­ nav, cruise control, reversing sensors, digital radio, Blue­ tooth and connectivity fea­ tures, and safety kit includes auto emergency braking,

construct its development and pro­ duction structure to meet rising de­ mand. And, Honda will strive to re­ alise its 2030 vision, to serve people worldwide with the ‘joy of expand­ ing their life’s potential.’ Takahiro Hachigo, Chief Executive Officer, Honda Motor Co Ltd, said: “For 70 years, Honda has provided to customers worldwide motorcy­ cles that make life easier and en­ joyable. As a result, we have achieved our 400 million­unit milestone. I am grateful to all of our customers, and everyone involved in de­ velopment, manufactur­ ing, sales and service of our products. “We will continue to do our best to provide attractive products that meet the needs and dreams of our customers worldwide.”

lane departure warning and tyre pressure monitoring. On the road, the engine delivers its power quietly, smoothly and progressively, making both city and open­ road driving quite relaxing, The suspension is well­bal­ anced providing precise and composed handling and sup­ ple ride quality. Summing up, the A180 is a strong contender in the crowded family car sector, offering a very good all­ round package with the ku­ dos of a prestige badge. Mer­ cedes says the A Class ‘redefines the compact class’ and I think anyone who test drives one will find it hard to challenge that assertion.

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ALONSO TACKLES DAKKAR SPAIN’S greatest racing driver Fernando Alonso learned the hard way as he set about his introduction to the Dakar Rally on Mon­ day, when his Toyota Hilux tore a wheel off as he hit a ditch caused by sand blind­ ing from rival cars, Alonso had no vision at all as he ripped off the wheel and causing bad damage to his car. Spain’s double Formula 1 world champion started Monday’s second stage 11th overall and was close to the front running pace

on the Al Wajh ­ Neom test when he ‘hit a hole’ less than halfway through the 228­mile stage setting him back down the positions. Alonso and his teammate Como turned mechanic and fixed up the car themselves to save time using parts they were carrying in the car rather than using the assistance truck that can be provided in the desert, this saved them valuable time, although it cost them two hours, which could have been a lot worse for the Spanish hero. The country of Spain are routing for their sporting hero to get back on the pace and catch up with the leaders and Alonso’s vast experience on car repairs from his Formula 1 days where he used to study rather more than other dri­ vers. That experience came

ALONSO: Spain are routing for their sporting hero. to good use on Monday saving vital time. Spain’s Alonso, is at­ tempting to be the first dri­ ver from F1 to win the Dakkar rally and bring back the winning trophy to Spain. As he does so Spaniards

are glued to their TV sets across Spain willing him on, with many bars across Spain switching off football in preference for their rac­ ing hero. This is not the first differ­ ent test for Fernando, he’s also won the iconic Le

Mans title as well as his two times world champi­ onships in F1, although he has twice attempted the gruelling Indy 500 to no success yet, although that remains forefront of his mind. The first attempt as a

rookie saw him in great po­ sition to take the flag and the famous bottle of milk in Indianapolis but engine failure on the final laps put paid to that, whilst in 2019 his McLaren team set the car up wrongly against his mechanical wealth of knowledge and he failed to qualify for the ‘big one.’ Paul Mohamed a for­ mer ‘lug nut’ ( mechanic) of Alonso as known in Ameri­ ca told the Euro Weekly News, “It’s early stages yet still in this challenge for Fernando ­ his experience and understanding of car rebuilds certainly made a huge difference, most dri­ vers would have relied on the assistance truck costing them at least four to five hours, but he cut that time. “I still wouldn’t write him off, he has the heart of a li­ on.”