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STRENGTHENING TOURISM

CAMPAIGN: Rincon de la Victoria offers proximity in terms of hospitality.

Credit: Twitter Ayto. de Rincon

THE national promotional campaign ‘Alegría de Verte’ continues, during the month of August on social networks with videos and images.

The Department of Tourism of the Rincon de la Victoria Town Hall has announced a promotion on the travel website minube.com “which aims to attract national tourism after the pan-

Feria first Credit –Torrox Ayuntamiento

A SPECIAL programme for the occasion of the El Morche Feria was presented on Wednesday August 12, by the mayor of Torrox Óscar Medina, deputy mayor of El Morche, María de los Ángeles Ruiz, and the councillor for Fiestas, Salvador Escudero.

The programme for the El Morche Feria, which is considerably reduced compared to previous years, will have as highlights, performances from Las Soles on Thursday August 13, Requiebros on Friday August 14 and a Marinera Mass will be celebrated on Sunday August 15.

The mayor, who

demic caused by Covid-19,” says the councillor from the area, Antonio José Martín.

The actions will appear on the Rincon de la Victoria destination pages on min ube.com, as well as on those of related and nearby destinations, and others visited by users related to the destination based on data from minube.

The reduced programme for El Morche Feria - Keeping the flame alive.

Mayor of Rincon de la Victoria, Francisco Salado, explained that it is “a new promotional action to regain the confidence of tourists as a result of the health crisis.” Salado has said that “Rincon de la Victoria offers proximity in terms of hospitality, both from its residents and from the area itself, it is surrounded by open spaces, and is a stressed that it is the first time that the El Morche Feria is not going to be held “as we conceive it,” has indicated that “these are especially sad days but in these circumstances, health and security, we have to take all measures to win the battle against this disease that has caused this terrible pandemic.”

Medina explained that due to the importance of the El Morche Feria, a series of activities has been organised during these days that “will help a little to keep the flame of our Feria alive and we trust that next year we can celebrate it with all its glory.”

model of a friendly town.”

The councillor for Tourism also pointed out that “during the month of August we reinforced the national promotional campaign ‘Alegría de Verte’ with the publication of videos and images of the area.” The campaign that began last June aims to strengthen the loyalty of tourism.

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Flamenco fashion tinct. Our plan now is to endure the remainder of the year and start next January with as much force as possible.”

At the end of February, the flamenco fashion campaign begins, generating its main business volume from the April feria until the last ones held in October. This year weddings and communions have been the main source of income for these stores, helping them survive with help from promotional offers and use of savings.

IF the Malaga feria had not been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic this August, the flamenco fashion business would be at its peak. One of the owners Miguel Ángel de Luna, from Dos Lunas family business said “We would be overwhelmed at this t i m e o f y e a r. H o w e v e r, w e h a v e been left with stagnant stock.”

Launching offers and diversifying as much as possible to limit their use of savings, Miguel Ángel looks forward to welcoming 2021. “The hope is to return to an absolute normality, because this does not serve us for our business, without mass events, without ferias, we would become ex-

TRADITIONAL DRESS: A highlight of the Malaga feria.

Nordic Baby saved sport

CLUB Running Playas de Torre del Mar aims to convert the town of Torre del Mar into the capital of the Nordic Walking with a special event organised for this Sunday, August 16, for those who want to learn about the sport.

Participants will learn basic techniques of Nordic Walking, to allow them to take part in this sport that can be practised alone or with someone, on any surface, and at any time of the year.

The activity will begin at 8.30am from the roundabout of the Torre del Mar Lighthouse. Registration will be free and includes Nordic Walking poles, so that those who do not have any may use some loaned for the occasion.

IN the early hours of Tuesday August 11, a man went out into the streets of Malaga asking for help from the National Police to aid a neighbour with a baby girl who was not breathing.

The little girl, just one month old, did not respond to initial stimuli from the parents.

The police observed the child was not breathing and had begun to turn purple. The officers quickly took control of the situation and began to practise resuscitation on the girl.

After a few minutes of heart massage, the ba-

by emitted a slight snore and began to breathe, finally an ambulance arrived and helped in ensuring the recovery of the little girl.

Beach safety NATIONAL POLICE: Helped to save the baby girl’s life.

Public Holiday Reminder AUGUST 15 is a public holiday throughout Spain and is ‘Dia de la Asunción de la Virgen María.’ It is one of the biggest religious festivals across the country involving the Marian feast day.

The holiday is based on the Christian belief that God raised the Virgin Mary to heaven reuniting her with her soul after her death. The holiday has been kept since the fourth century AD, as an attempt to replace an earlier pagan harvest festival. This is why it is still called the ‘Feast of Our Lady of

the Harvest’ in certain regions of Europe.

The Dia de la Asunción de la Virgen María, celebrations begin in Spain on August 11 and culminate on August 15. The holiday usually coincides with several ferias throughout Spain, however due to Covid-19 health and safety regulations, all group gatherings have unfortunately been cancelled.

Although the holiday falls on a Saturday this year it may lead to possible closures and reduced hours of supermarkets and businesses.

TERRITORIAL delegate for Tourism, Regeneration, Justice and Local Administration, Nuria Rodriguez, visited the beaches of Algarrobo Costa, two of almost 70 beaches on the Malaga coast now awarded with the ‘Andalucia Segura.’

The award promoted by the Ministry of Tourism has now been granted to 68 beaches, in addition to the two in Algarrobo, Nerja, 15, Torrox, six, and VelezMalaga, eight, and many more along the coast, promoting beaches as ‘safer than ever.’

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TORROX Town Hall has enabled four different smoke-free spaces along more than nine kilometres of coastline.

This year the town hall has joined the project of the Andalucian Network of Sanitary Services and Smoke-Free Spaces (RASSELH).

These spaces are in areas in which the project had already begun: Playa de Ferrara, sports area; Playa del Cenicero and Paseo Marítimo en El Morche and Playa de El Peñoncillo.

The mayor, Óscar Medina, has stated that “promoting healthy

lifestyle habits, collaborating in improving health and quality of life, as well as reducing pollution, were our motivation to define smoke-free zones on our beaches. We share these objectives with the RASSELH project, with which they also seek to improve the image of the Andalucian coasts.”

In addition to the correct delimitation of these areas, by adhering to this project, the town hall will use signs to inform visitors about the benefits of avoiding smoke and tobacco products.

Becoming residents NERJA Foreigners Department would like to remind British visitors that as of January 2021, anybody wishing to live in Spain for more than three months and living here for more of the year than in another country must apply for the new Resident Card TIE, Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjeros.

However, this does not apply to those who already have a green resident card.

To avoid overcrowding, Spanish authorities have brought ahead the date to apply voluntarily until the end of 2020.

It is advised that those who wish to do so, apply for the new Residencia as soon as possible, as there could be changes.

You can apply for the first Residencia if you have one of the following options: full coverage medical insurance in Spain, a pension or an income over €460 per month or are working in Spain and paying into the social security medical system.

For detailed information on your first Residencia, contact infoextra.malaga@correo.gob.es or Nerja Foreigners Department extranjeros@nerja.es.

WONDERFUL news, Lux Mundi Torre del Mar Centre is now open after lockdown, with full health security facilities being followed. A great opportunity to meet friends and make new ones over a cup of coffee, tea or fruit

juice with a piece of cake.

Time to browse the boutique with a range of new and nearly new clothing and accessories and household goods with some surprising bargains!

There’s also a wide stock of second-hand English

THE Environmental Department of the Rincon de la Victoria Town Hall has reported the celebration of a new activity of the first Annual Environmental Education Programme on recycling and the benefits of a more sustainable way of life.

A meeting took place on Wednesday, August 12 through an information point located in Plaza José Domínguez Galdón ‘Pepe el Boticario’, “where information was distributed to residents about the benefits of recycling and proper waste management.”

The mayor of Rincón de la Victoria, Francisco Salado, has highlighted “the interest of informational activity given the need to carry out a more sustainable way of life that contributes to reducing pollution. It is necessary to continue taking actions to inform the population

Credit: Ayto de Rincon

Smoke free Sustainable life

TAKING ACTION: Information was distributed about benefits of recycling and waste management. about caring for the environment and climate change, in addition to improving the urban environment of our municipality.”

Councillor Sergio Díaz has reported that, during the coming months, different free activities will be devel-

THE Malaga Town Hall, aware that sexual violence is not an individual but a social issue, has been carrying out campaigns to prevent sexual violence since the summer of 2016 with the message ‘No es No.’ This year, the chosen motto is ‘Solo SI es SI’ or ‘Only YES is YES’ to strengthen the right of women over their own bodies.

The campaign slogan is completed with the word ‘RESPECT,’ inspired by the song ‘Respect’ by Aretha Franklin, as it is a song that in its time became a hymn to feminism.

Due to the cancellation of the Malaga Feria, where this campaign was disseminated with emphasis through the information points, the town hall has designed it with the aim of raising awareness about the freedom of women to decide with whom, where and how to have sexual relations.

The campaign will be developed through digital and paper media, social networks, radio and television.

This year as a novelty, masks with the image of the campaign will be distributed and it will have a specific

THE Local Police of Vélez-Málaga will increase the surveillance of illegal street vending.

They have stated “It is

Respect is due Credit – Malaga Ayuntamiento

NEW MOTTO: Only YES is YES. website www.solosies sirespect.es, where you can view and download a Guide for the Prevention of Sexual Assaults.

Street food an activity that can harm public health due

Meet friends books. You can enjoy a bit of paradise sitting in the garden which has been refurbished for social distancing purposes.

oped for all residents around the causes, consequences and solutions of different environmental problems.

Those interested can follow the this initiative through the blog, edu cambiental.home.blog.

Lux Mundi looks forward to seeing you. Sorry, but they cannot accept donations of books, clothes, etc. at the moment.

to the lack of hygienic guarantees in the cur-

On Tuesdays, the opening time is 11am to 1pm by appointment only and on Fridays they have a special coffee morning.

For further information and bookings please contact Tel 952 543 334 or email: luxmundi@lux-mun

rent context, in addition to negatively affecting local commerce.” Local Police will intensify their campaign to prevent illegal street sales.

di.org Website: www.luxmundi.org .

Visit the centre at Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda.

Moscatel 1 ’I’, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740.

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TRAM HOPES Saints fest

NEW FUNDS: Restarting the tram service is a priority.

THE government team in the Velez-Malaga Town Hall has not thrown in the towel in its attempt to get the tram service, which was halted in June 2012, up and running.

The then mayor, Francisco Delgado Bonilla, claimed it was “a ruin for the municipal coffers.”

Since then, Antonio Moreno Ferrer has been repeating that one of his priorities was to restore the tram service. However,

more than five years later, no progress has been made. All attempts have been in vain.

During the last mandate, the works to repair the damaged infrastructures, valued at about €2 million, were put out to tender, but nobody snapped it up.

Negotiation with the Junta de Andalucía has not progressed either, so the regional administration continues to consider the Veleño tram system as

Credit: Ayto de Almuñecar

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PROGRAMME: Councillor of Festivities and Culture, Alberto García Gilabert. an exclusively municipal matter.

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, and with public transport facing drops in the number of travellers due to fear of contagion and the economic crisis, the Veleño mayor has set his sights on the extraordinary funds that he has just provided.

Specifically, an aid package valued at €275 million which has been announced for all public administrations.

ALMUÑECAR would have begun celebrating its festivities this past Sunday, August 9, in honour of its patron saint, Virgen de la Antigua, however, due to the pandemic, events have been suspended. “From the town hall and other groups we intend that these dates do not go unnoticed and for this, we have developed a special programme for these days,” as stated by the councillor of Festivities and Culture, Alberto García Gilabert.

García Gilabert has presented the special programme of the 2020 festivities that will run until August 15 and under the motto: ‘Volveremos a juntarnos’ or ‘We will get together again’ with a festive atmosphere in honour of the Virgen, “so we have decided to carry out this programme in which the streets, shops and restaurants of Almuñecar, which will be filled with life and joy,” he said.

Two stages will be installed, located in Plaza de la Constitución and Plaza Madrid, where you can enjoy live music for free as brass bands will be animating the nights from 8pm to 10pm.

Home rehab THE councillor for Housing in Nerja, Nieves Atencia, has reported that the Junta has approved the Call for the 2020 Municipal Housing Rehabilitation Programme.

A total of €140,000 has been allocated to this, doubling the budget of the previous programme. This is an agreement included

among the measures of the Municipal Shock Plan in the face of the coronavirus crisis.

The councillor points out that applications may be submitted from the day of publication of the announcement in the Boletín Oficial de la Provincia.

On the other hand, remember that the beneficiaries will receive a municipal subsidy of up to 50 per cent of the budget for the execution of the work. The limit for this is €3,000.

Atencia encourages residents who are interested in doing repair work in the kitchens, bathrooms or other units of their homes, to submit their requests once the term begins.

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Inspirational exhibition

BENCHMARK: The exhibition is made up of 17 works by different Spanish artists.

VELEZ-MALAGA once again becomes an international benchmark through culture and social matters by hosting the ‘Armazon’ exhibition, based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the 2030 Agenda, which was the protagonist in the last ‘Summit del Clima 2019’ and whose poster is the work of the Veleña painter Yolanda Pérez.

The exhibition can be

visited in the room of El Pósito de Velez-Malaga, until August 29, from Monday to Friday from 9am to 9pm.

The exhibition made up of a total of 17 works by different Spanish artists inspired by the 17 SDGs proposed by the UN focus on gender equality, the protection of the planet, quality education, affordable energy, responsible consumption, innovation and health and well-being,

COUNCILLOR for Social Services, Daniel Rivas, reports that members of Cruz Roja have delivered on Tuesday, August 11, to the Nerja Town Hall, 10 new rechargeable credit cards, so that families who are in need as a result of the coronavirus crisis can meet the basic needs of food, hygiene and cleaning in supermarkets and local stores. There are already 54 processed in the municipality.

among others.

Moreno Ferrer expressed his enormous satisfaction at being able to participate in this project, “for the important message of wellbeing and sustainability that it represents, and because they have thought of an artist from VelezMalaga to be a prominent part of the exhibition with an advertising poster that will tour spaces exhibitions from all over Spain and international geography.”

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Charge cards The delivery of these rechargeable credit cards began in Nerja on June 12 and can be requested at Community Social Services or at any Cruz Roja

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headquarters. It is a programme financed by the Junta de Andalucía managed by Cruz Roja in coordination with the Community Social Services,

ONE of Spain’s most famous actors, Antonio Banderas, has tested positive for Covid as cases in Andalucia continue to rise. The Malaga actor announced this unfortunate diagnosis on Monday, August 10, his 60th birthday.

The Hollywood star posted an official statement via his social media account explaining that “he wished to make” his coronavirus diagnosis “public” and that he wished to spend his milestone birthday in quarantine.

He has assured that he “feels relatively well, just a little bit more tired than usual” and that he “hopes to recover as soon as possible.” He went on to say that he will take this time to “read, write, rest and continue to plan for his future,” and added that he turns 60 full of “hope and energy” and signs off with a “strong hug” for all of his fans.

Banderas was one of the stars in

which complements and reinforces the entire line of aid that has already been launched from the state, local and autonomous community.

The councillor recalls that the cards are recharged monthly with an amount proportional to the number of people that make up the family, said amount being €150 for one person, €200 for two or three and €250 for four or more.

A mask for Zorro Credit: Twitter

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MALAGA ACTOR: Banderas has contracted coronavirus.

the campaign to attract tourists to Costa del Sol’s Malaga after the end

of coronavirus crisis in March and the start of the ‘new normality.’

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Boost for bands

BIG BREAK: Free use of a recording studio to launch demos of local groups.

THE Municipal Youth Centre of the Rincón de la Victoria Town Hall becomes a pioneering facility by offering the free use of a recording studio to launch demos of local groups, according to the councillor for the Youth Department, Antonio José Martín.

It is about “promoting the cultural creation of our groups by giving them the opportunity to record a demo in a professional studio through this initiative aimed at the 14 groups that currently use the centre’s rehearsal rooms,” says Martín.

The demo, made up of four songs, “provides musicians with a business card that helps them promote their songs,” says the mayor.

The recording studio has the necessary equipment to record the first demo at no cost and with the assistance of a professional sound technician to make the recording. It has a mixing desk, studio monitors, microphones for drums, bass and guitar, and computers.

“The essential requirement to access the CMJ recording studio is to carry out rehearsals at the Municipal Youth Centre,” said the mayor.

As an initiative to support local groups, the Youth Department is holding a schedule of concerts via streaming during the summer with concerts that can be followed through the YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/aytorinconvicto riatv.

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NOT ALONE THE Department of Social Welfare of the Rincón de la Victoria Town Hall has launched a new campaign to inform society about gender violence and let people know that one of the public and free services available is the Centro Municipal de Información a la Mujer (CMIM).

It is, explains the councillor and second deputy mayor, Elena Aguilar, “a proposal framed in the different actions carried out by the area in its fight against inequality and gender violence, and that it works from prevention, awareness and care.”

‘No estás sola’ or ‘You are not alone’ is the main slogan of the campaign that includes

Credit: Ayto de Rincon.

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NEW CAMPAIGN: ‘No estás sola’ informs society about gender violence. the creation of a new informative leaflet, which incorporates the QR code, with a completely renewed image, “which aims to inform about the objectives of the centre, as well as the different services it offers structured in three parts, the information and participation area, the legal area and finally, the psychological

area,” Aguilar indicates.

Those interested in contacting the Rincón de la Victoria Centro Municipal de Información a la Mujer, located at Avenida del Mediterráneo, 31, can do so through the telephone lines 952 978 294, 673 122 447 and 673 122 361, as well as by email - cmim@rincondelavic toria.es.

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Suspension bridge

ADAPTED AREA: Workers begin improvements through the Gran Senda.

WORK began last week for the installation of a suspension bridge of almost 50 metres over the Almanchares riverbed, in the area known as El Saltillo, which connects the municipalities of Canillas de Aceituno and Sedella through the Gran Senda de Málaga.

In addition to this action, footbridges and trails are being adapted to improve and make the route of stage 7 of the Gran Senda more attractive, in the section that runs between both municipalities. The works are expected

to be completed in the autumn, coinciding with the beginning of the peak hiking season in the province.

Ortega explained that the Diputación has invested almost €600,000 in improving the área. As well as the 46-metre-long suspension bridge over the Almanchares River, some metal walkways that have existed for a few years are being adapted for hiking, located more than 100 metres high, built on rocky outcrops and old masonry walls where an old ditch runs.

ON Sunday, August 9, a devastating fire ripped through the Lazy Days Mobile Home Park in Mollina, Malaga where almost a hundred British families lived.

It has been discovered that the terrifying fire practically destroyed everything, leaving only about 20 of the approximately 70 mobile homes standing.

After the firefighting teams were able to control the fire, some of the residents who had been evicted returned to the place and were horrified to find that there was nothing left of what had been their homes until now.

Residents who had been at the scene explained that “There were many explosions, we were very

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DEVASTATING: Home to almost a hundred British families. scared,” and “We have lost everything.”

The manager of the complex, Carolina Quintana, explained that the fire would have started in one of the houses in the lower part and quickly the heat and the strong prevailing wind in the area caused it to spread

through the enclosure.

However, residents warned each other and managed to leave without suffering major personal injury.

Kind-hearted residents of Mollina have turned up to help those affected and have made donations of food, shoes and clothes.

Drive-thru THE deputy mayor of Torre del Mar, Jesús Pérez Atencia, has presented the activity ‘Autocine Vélez-Málaga,’ a programme of the best cinema of all time where children’s films and various classics will be screened for the public so you can watch from your car completely free.

He also pointed out that “the health crisis of Covid-19 has forced a twist to the work in tourism in the most atypical summer in recent years. In this way, we present a new activity. The launch of a drive-in movie theatre, where you can safely and free of charge watch various classics from your car.” Films include Asterix, Grease, Playmobil and Saturday Night Fever.

For Atencia, this is “one of the events that we have considered to maintain the maximum security measures and, in turn, generate activity for local companies and boost the economy of the municipality in these difficult times. An activity that will THE Hospital de la Axarquia, a centre attached to the Área Sanitaria Este de Malaga-Axarquia, has attended a total of 437 births, with a daily average of 2.4 deliveries, and an average stay of 2.6 days of admission from January 1 to June 30.

Since the beginning of the State of Alarm in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic until that date, there have been 261 deliveries, having carried out the PCR test for the virus on all pregnant women, for greater

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CINEMA FAVES: Various classics will be screened for the public. take place, in principle, on August 14, 15, 21 and 22 at the Velez-Malaga fairgrounds.”

The councillor for Tourism has reported that “the sessions begin at 10 at night and include children’s and youth films on Fridays, while the classics are reserved for Saturday. The doors are scheduled to open at 9pm.”

437 births safety in the process of labour and delivery.

To do this, the Gynaecology and Obstetrics unit of the Hospital de la Axarquia has organised its services to offer maximum safety to mothers, babies and professionals, adapting the

delivery area to the coronavirus pandemic situation.

There is an alternative delivery room for these women, fully equipped to assist the delivery of these suspected or confirmed sick women. During the pandemic period, it has been established that only one person accompanies the pregnant woman at the time of delivery and afterwards, in order to reduce the possibility of intrahospital transmission of the virus to the rest of the family and companions.

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COMBATING COUNTERFEITS: Police seized 217 items. to multiple stores.

As part of the operation, six people, four women and two men, aged between 34 and 48, of Chi-

nese nationality, have been arrested for their alleged responsibility in a crime against industrial property.

let down

AT the beginning of the State of Alarm many Malaga students had planned to travel to England to enjoy a week of language studies, unfortunately, Covid left them without a trip and without the money they had already paid to organisers BradenEnglish. In total, more than 200 families in the province have come together to recover the money they had paid.

Students from various schools had everything ready to travel and families had already paid the €700 package cost, but the closure of borders prevented them from leaving.

Five months later, the money has not yet been returned and they have

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THREE warehouses in the Guadalhorce industrial estate, Malaga, have been discovered selling counterfeit clothing.

An inspection by National Police officers took place on Thursday August 6, of three separate warehouses as part of operation ‘Murma.’ During the inspection a total of 217 counterfeit textile garments have been seized.

According to the investigating officers, “the garments made up of t-shirts and dresses, were very convincing fakes, undermining the industrial property rights of the damaged brand.” With only slight changes to the registered designs of the replicated brand the copies would easily confuse buyers about their originality.

Officers were just in time as the merchandise was ready to be distributed throughout the province

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Rip-Off Replicas Language

LANGUAGE STUDIES: Previous students on their trip to Portsmouth. begun to organise through social networks the intention of filing a lawsuit.

The organisers claim that they are unable to return the amounts invested and the families have only been given the option of recovering a part, around 30 per cent, plus 5 per cent in exchangeable travel vouchers.

Company managers

acknowledge the situation but confess that the solution is not simple as they only act as intermediaries.

They explain that they had already made all the payments to the corresponding companies in England and that none have reimbursed them after the crisis, so they are without the necessary funds to make the returns at present.

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DENMARK

Copenhagen Pride

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ALTHOUGH there will be a number of changes from the usual event, Copenhagen Pride is currently sched­ uled to go ahead from August 17 to 23 and a number of short parades will take place on Saturday August 22.

Timber land COPENHAGEN is to see its first all­timber neighbour­ hood, (the Vejlands Quarter) built on a former local dump and the concept has won the Jury prize in the Unbuilt Masterplan category at the prestigious 2020 Architizer A+ Awards.

Meeting of Scandinavian Pride Organisations.

NETHERLANDS

Closure notices

Hero recognised

THE Dutch Government has decreed that bars, cinemas and museums identified as possible centres of coronavirus infection are to be closed for two weeks, and testing is to be introduced at Dutch airports for people arriving from high­risk areas.

A POLISH man working in Holland drowned whilst trying to save three chil­ dren who had got into difficulty whilst swimming. A crowdfunding campaign to help his family has raised over €140,000 in just a few days.

FRANCE

BELGIUM

In Vino Veritas

One only

THE French Government has announced that it will make €250 million available as financial sup­ port for wine growers who have seen sales slump dramatically due to the lockdown as well as high import tariffs introduced in the USA.

BELGIUM allows one person per family to enter a shop and IKEA in Ghent gives a wristband to each car entering the compound. One man managed to get hold of a second band but was spotted talking to his wife and was ejected.

Treaty delay

Warrant rejected

DUE to the introduction of new security laws in Hong Kong, France has decided that it will not rati­ fy an extradition treaty originally agreed in 2017 with the Chinese Government which now admin­ isters the former British Colony.

A BRUSSELS Court has ruled that a European arrest warrant for Lluis Puig, a former minister from Cat­ alonia who fled to Belgium, may not be executed because it considers that he should not be tried by the Spanish Supreme Court.

GERMANY

Furry felon

Coburg Moor

RESIDENTS in a Berlin suburb thought that there was a pervert with a fancy for shoes in the area as some 100 shoes had disappeared but the culprit was eventually identified as a local fox who seemed to have a fashion fetish.

TWO women in Berlin have started a petition over the depiction of a black male in the coat of arms of Coburg and say that it is racist. A local historian disagrees saying it’s the town’s patron Saint, Maurice.

SWEDEN

NORWAY

Books confiscated

Stronger Krona

A CONTROVERSIAL Jewish, Swedish comedian, Aron Flam has published a book Det här är en sven­ sk tiger suggesting that Sweden supported the Nazis during the war. A complete printing has been seized

by Swedish police for using a copyrighted image on the cover.

AS oil prices begin to increase again, the Norwe­ gian economy is looking rosier which has meant that the Krona has increased in value against the US Dollar to its best rate since January of this year.

Bulletproof vests AN investigation by Radio Swedish News claims that the Enforcement Authority, the state­run debt collection agency, sells bulletproof vests to known criminals and the Swedish Police whilst disappoint­ ed can do nothing about the practice.

Cruises suspended THE CEO of the Hurtigruten cruise and shipping line has admitted that there was a breakdown in its routines regarding coronavirus procedures for its recently relaunched cruises. All of its planned cruises are suspended after an out­ break on board.

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Political Viewpoint from Spain

by DAMON MITCHELL LAST week a judge ruled out against Extremadura’s local government’s confinement and reunion decree.

According to the Spanish constitution, the freedom of movement can only be ‘limited’ in a State of Alarm and this could also be debatable.

Nevertheless, it seems that politicians are using Covid19 as a carte blanche to do what they think best; without any questioning from the general public, just a few voices from some doctors, biologists, sociologists and psychologists who are totally against the measures which are being taken.

However, they say that our society is the most informed in history, but in reality, it is probably the most deceived.

Nowadays, we believe we are infor med, with knowledge and with the freedom that allows us to make our

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For the corporation JUZGADO DE MERIDA: Confinement and reunión decreee ruled out.

own decisions, but this might not be the case.

People, in general, like to inform themselves in a comfortable way, sitting on their sofa and without making great intellectual efforts.

Therefore, television, papers, and social media are the preferred mediums, and those who want to control

our opinion know that. As a result, they inform us through the news and teach us what we should think through series, movies, and major Hollywood productions. They begin to show us the way from a young age with cartoons and video games.

We must have in mind that the most important media

groups are owned by just a few families, who in turn own the most powerful corporations on the planet.

You may ask yourself, where do our politicians fit in in all this?

Well, as an example, the major media groups have received grants from the government during Covid-

19, which doesn’t make much sense as these groups have no financial problems, as they are always boasting about how well they are doing.

These major media groups as stated above belong to some of the world’s major corporations using their foundations to circulate budgets superior to many countries’ gross domestic product.

In 1888 President Rutherford B Hayes noted in his diary that the United States ceased being a government for the people and had been replaced by a ‘government of the corporation, by the corporation, and for the corporation.’

It’s up to the people to question and critically think about the information being given and at the same time to pressure our politicians to get out of their comfort zone and take action.

FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA

EIB Fights Pollution SPAIN is receiving a great deal of funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the latest announcement shows that it will provide €95 million for a number of urban regeneration projects in Barcelona. A significant percentage of this investment will be to create a new concept of housing where the majority of vehicle traffic is only allowed around the perimeter of the neighbourhood with priority given to pedestrians and where cars are allowed, speeds will be carefully controlled.

Nissan deal WORKERS at three Nissan plants in Catalonia can continue to operate until the end of 2021 with work restarting at the end of August and there will be very attractive retirement offers for those who wish to leave earlier.

More jobs AS more businesses open in Spain, so fewer workers are unemployed and in July the number of registered jobless dropped by just under 90,000 and according to the Spanish government this is the largest July drop this century.

Better news THE Bank of England has confirmed that it now believes that the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic will be less severe than expected but the resultant increase in unemployment will delay recovery for some considerable time.

Trader support IN a bid to help Northern Ireland’s economy, the British government plans to spend £200 million (€220 million) to create a new free service to absorb the costs of moving goods from Great Britain to Ulster from 2021.

Vatican funds A SPANISH economist currently living in the US is to become the most influential layman in the Vatican after accepting the number two role as Secretary General in the Secretariat for the Economy reporting to an old friend who is a priest.

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is the value of treasury bonds that Spain expects to sell during August, the first transaction since the launch of the European reconstruction fund.

UK job loss potential continues

by John Smith WH SMITH, the newsagents which has grown over the decades since its founding in 1792 is considering shedding 1,500 jobs, more than 10 per cent of its work force due to the lockdown.

The main area for concern is its UK stores at airports and railway stations as with a hugely reduced footfall, sales have literally plum­ meted and airport sites in particu­ lar are expensive to maintain.

Things are slightly happier with its US airport operations as the bulk of flights are internal and are

relatively well populated meaning that sales are still at acceptable levels.

In a statement on its finances, the company revealed that it ex­ pected to make a loss of at least £70 million (€77 million) for its fi­ nancial year ending August com­ pared to a profit of £155 million (€170 million) in 2019.

Despite this, reserves are rela­ tively good and the company has strong lines of credit so with the potential reduction in staff it be­ lieves that it can return to profit.

There are so many High Street

LEGALLY SPEAKING

names suffering at the moment and in the last few days there have been threats of redundancies from such big names as bookmakers William Hill, Pizza Express, Self­ ridges, DW Sports (now in Adminis­ tration), Hays Travel (which took over the Thomas Cook travel agen­ cies in 2019) and many more.

The well­known groups are the ones that hit the headlines but across the country there are many much smaller businesses that are having to close and as the furlough scheme winds down, so many more jobs are likely to disappear.

Feeling the Pinch

Can he raise his payment?

Is it legal for the president of a large community to award himself an increase in his gratuity, with­ out this matter appearing in the agenda for the AGM or previous discussion with the Committee? Neither does this appear in the minutes of said AGM. F T (by email) Credit: Hammerson

No, it is not legal. Com­ YOU AND THE LAW munity expendi­ IN SPAIN tures must be dis­ cussed and approved by the AGM. The only way this increase can have the appearance of legality is if it is included in the proposed community budget for the following year. I am supposing that you received a copy of the budget before the AGM. And we suppose the committee discussed it pre­ viously. If one of the budget items is the president’s gratu­ ity and the budget is approved without dissent, this seems to cover the issue. If nobody noticed that the president’s payment had been increased, it has been passed as part of the budget. This covers the legal side of it. The trans­ parency leaves something to be desired because the mem­ bers really had no opportunity to object to the higher gra­ tuity.

DAVID SEARL

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

ONE of the greatest problems that governments around the world encounter is that of money laundering and it is a major task to try to identify attempts to legitimise money that has been obtained ille­ gally.

One new start­up technol­ ogy company in Madrid, Pibisi believes that it can

NEW PLANS: Interior of the Bullring Birmingham.

OWNERS of shopping centres throughout Europe have suf­ fered considerably from the lockdown and one of the UK based operators, Hammer­ son has seen profits fall by £90 million (€99 million).

The problem has been that with shopping centres closed, tenants have not wanted to pay any rents which has then made the sit­ uation very difficult for the centre owners.

In June, Intu which had 16 major centres including Lake­ side in the UK and one in Spain called in Administra­ tors and pulled out of a pro­ posed huge development in Torremolinos, but continues

to trade whilst a decision is made about its future.

Hammerson is restructur­ ing, has taken advantage of UK Government financial support, is selling its stake in VIA Outlets to its Dutch trad­ ing partner for £274 million (€301 million) and is to issue a £550 million (€605 million) rights issue all in a bid to re­ duce its indebtedness of £2.2 billion (€2.42 billion).

There will be a restructur­ ing of the board of the com­ pany and it plans to try to at­ tract a number of new businesses to its centres such as the Bullring in Birmingham by offering flexible and ini­ tially discounted leases.

Madrid Tech start up analyse potential money laundering risks not just by criminals but also by terrorist organisations looking to move money around the world.

It has just raised €140,000

and has found ready support from a number of large in­ vestment companies and al­ so Angels which is owned by Juan Roig, President of Mer­ cadona who can see the im­ portance of the ‘Cloud’ to

track down bad money.

Nowadays, companies have an obligation to try to ensure that they are not, even unknowingly, accepting investment from criminals or selling goods or properties

Fine dining delivery TWO Spanish chefs who be­ tween them own four Michelin stars have finally managed to launch their quality home delivery busi­ ness Cuatromanos in con­ junction with Uber Eats.

The concept is relatively simple as they want to give customers the chance to en­ joy exceptional food at home and although they created the menu, every­ thing is prepared at a single location in Madrid.

The plan was to launch in March but was trialled in May and is now in full ser­ vice with dishes ranging from a hamburger to fine dining.

Spanish Firm Wins Tender A RAILWAY to link Clark In­ ternational Airport in the Philippines with other cities is funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Japan Inter­ national Cooperation Agency A joint venture between Acciona of Spain and Mani­ la­based EEI Corporation has been awarded a con­ tract to build 6.3km of track, 1.6km of depot ac­ cess rail, and an under­ ground railway station at Clark International Airport.

This is all part of a €6 bil­ lion project to cut green­ house gases and reduce congestion in the Manilla area. where the source of the funds is not known.

This is an ideal option for banks, estate agents, auction houses, car dealers and other sellers of expensive items to take positive action to ensure that they are in compliance with the law and to advise the authorities of any suspi­ cions they may have.

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Brexit negotiations on track

by John Smith AFTER months of posturing between Britain and European Union Brexit negotiat o r M i c h e l B a r n i e r, i t a p pears that the two parties m a y b e n e a r t o a n a g re e ment.

Speaking to the press in Portad­ own, Northern Ireland, Cabinet Of­ fice Minister Michael Gove said “I’m confident that there will be a deal, I think there has been a welcome change in tone over the last few weeks.

“The omens are good for a deal.

Now of course there is some tough

THREE Spanish companies have been selected to submit bids for contracts to extend the Toronto Subway in what is an €18 billion venture.

This, the largest project launch in Ontario Province history has attracted interest from Acciona, ACS and FCC and sees them bidding

GOOD OMENS: Michel Barnier and UK Negotiator David Frost.

Toronto Subway

in two tenders to extend one line (and build stations) by eight kilometres and the other by nine.

Tender results will be revealed during 2021 with completion required no later than 2030 and all three groups have undertaken similar work in Canada before.

talking to do. I believe that there will be a successful negotiated out­ come.”

It appears that both sides will be meeting for a number of extended discussions between now and Octo­ ber at which time the 27 EU member states are expected to confirm their final position with regards to the terms of trade in the future.

According to the Reuters News Agency it is possible that Britain will have access to a form of free trade with Europe and rather than have to sign up for the EU’s rules on state aid so that Britain doesn’t undercut competitors, some form of method of settling of disputes should be agreed.

There are still plenty of pitfalls before the parties will be able to reach complete agreement as there is the matter of Northern Ireland as well as fishing rights to be settled, but free trade is probably the most important agreement of all for the UK economy.

There are still very few actual agreements signed with other coun­ tries, although it appears that nego­ tiations are almost complete with Japan.

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BUSINESS EXTRA Spanish bonds THE European Central Bank (ECB) has revealed that it has spent just under €65 billion towards the purchase of Spanish debt in the form of bonds up to now and still plans to purchase additional debt in the future.

Management cuts IN a bid to cut costs, the NatWest Bank in the UK is believed to be about to reduce its senior management team by at least three as it looks to save around £250 million (€275 million) during 2020.

ERTE statistics ALMOST 60 per cent of those still on ERTE (furlough) in Spain are based in coastal holiday areas which rely on tourism. These comprise Andalucia, the Balearics, Canary Islands, Catalonia and Valencia according to the Department of Social Security.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT

FEATURE

Still denying its existence

MILLIONS still dying, hospitals and governments unable to cope, countries that have allowed tourism to resume becoming once again rampant with it - and still numbskulls are denying the existence of this devastating Covid virus.

Why do human beings choose to turn a blind eye to events and situations that are blatantly staring them in the face? Do these ostriches not understand that by ignoring the existence of a problem, they will never stand a chance of solving it? Like their overblown feathered counterparts, do they think that when they withdraw their heads all the troubles will have miraculously gone away? Well I have news, they won’t.

To my mind, unless something drastic or miraculous occurs, I think this evil malady will be with us for well into next year and possibly beyond. It makes my blood boil to see so many totally ignoring the directives of the health leaders and authorities. I also feel that by advising the over 50’s to stay at home is aiming at the wrong end of the age groups. These are the citizens who have in the main been conforming to the government’s directives and now are being penalised for it. It’s the self-centered youngsters that should be firmly locked

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IGNORING PROBLEM: Uncaring members of the present day generation with no masks.

down. But that won’t happen will it? The privileged and uncaring members of present day generations simply won’t comply.

We are now experiencing the direct result of the namby pamby’ing leftie luvvies who, over the past 30 years or so, have somehow eased themselves into positions of control and frankly got it all wrong. It has resulted in millions of our youngsters firmly

believing that the world owes them a living and utterly destroyed all their respect for others, particularly their elders.

The social media has allowed them to air and spread doctrines based on little, or no knowledge of history or tradition whatsoever, and subsequently instilled in them values so out of touch with reality that they consider the colouring of their pubic hair a deci-

sion of major importance. Sometimes I really am thankful to have reached the age of 81. At least with my future longevity growing shorter and more precarious by the day, I won’t have to experience the total chaos our planet will find itself in when serious decisions need to be made by this bunch of, oh so often ‘offended’ and utterly naïve bunch of selfish wasters.

I just hope and pray, that those among them who have received a decent upbringing and retain a true empathy and respect for their fellow human beings, can lift their peers out of the mire they have sunk into. Unfortunately, as these are in a sad minority, I fear most of their efforts will be lost in such a morass of entitled under-achievers and violent criminals that most of their efforts will be completely in vain.

Many happy returns to the ‘Capitan’ of our papyrus publication. Hope you had a great one Michel. Much love and peace as ever.

Don’t forget my programme is now on expatradioscotland. All details on the station website.

Keep the faith.

Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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NORA JOHNSON BREAKING VIEWS Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist.

To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

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ANTI-MASKERS ARE THE NEW ANTI-VAXXERS: WHAT ABOUT YOU?

ALL over Europe and beyond we’re seeing Covid-19 restrictions lifted, then replaced as infections spike.

However, when this is all over, I’d be very interested to see an in-depth survey and analysis of those people who 1) won’t do as they are advised/ requested/required; 2) take it as a personal affront and infringement of their civil liberties to be asked to wear a mask for a very short time; 3) regard it as absolutely essential to go to a pub/ beach/hotel abroad without further delay; 4) have no concept whatsoever of community responsibility.

Whenever lockdown is eased a very short period out of a healthy person’s lifetime - why are so many anti-maskers prepared to break the law and gamble with their own and other people’s safety for basically trivial reasons?

And presumably there is a

cross-over with the conspiracy theorists/influencers who think the metal strip in a mask is a conductor for 5G and anti-vaxxers - a quarter of Brits - say they might refuse a coronavirus vaccine.

Does this matter, you ask? You bet, because their selfishness and stupidity put others at risk, particularly those who can’t have vaccinations for medical reasons.

Punishment (denial of NHS services or schooling, for instance) for non-vaccination is a nonstarter, it’d be hard to enforce without added bureaucracy and likely costly court cases. So why not try, as a one-off against this virus (deadly to both health and the economy), the ‘carrot’ instead?

Offer, say, some hard cash for each person vaccinated. It would cost a few hundred million pounds, but would likely soon pay for itself. Money talks, possibly louder than influencers, igno-

rance or superstition.

Alternatively, if a vaccine becomes widely available, surely all countries will require a certificate of vaccination for entry, as used to be the case for smallpox in many countries before it was eliminated due to a worldwide vaccination programme.

Once these anti-vaxxers find they’re unable to travel anywhere other than in their own country, I suspect the problem could disappear...

So, where do you stand?

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Guadalupe - the Royal Monastery at the heart of Spanish history SET in the heart of the region of Extremadura about an hour’s drive from the historic Renaissance town of Caceres, the pretty village of Guadalupe is a remarkable destination in its own right.

While its cobbled streets are lined with striking buildings that show the evidence of many centuries of history, the reason people come from far and wide is to see the magnificent building right at its centre - the Sanctuary-Monastery of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Founded by King Alfonso XI of Castille in the 14th century, it is a truly exceptional edifice that has been added to and lavishly embellished down the years. In fact it is regarded so highly that it has been named as a UN World Heritage Site.

It became Spain’s Royal Monastery, where the great and good gathered amidst some of the most magnificent religious art and exquisite gold, and silverware.

This was not simply a religious house, for it was at the heart of power. It was here that the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella and Ferdinand, granted Christopher Columbus an audience that would eventually lead to the discovery of the Americas.

Exceptional blend Architecturally, it is an exceptional blend

of differing styles. The 14th-15th century Mudejar church and cloister is particularly fine, with its intricate façade setting a striking tone. The interior nave and two side aisles are notable for their fine vaulting and feature richly ornamented altars and tombs.

The sacristy is renowned for a series of paintings by Zurbarán and magnificent wall paintings that seem to leap out from the plain canvas of the architecture itself. It was built between 1638 and 1647 and provides a contrast to the earlier periods.

Moving through the sacristy the Chapel of Santa Catalina of Alejandria is home to some imposing tombs that date to the 17th century. It is also packed with reliquaries and exquisite works of art.

Entering into the Camarin de la Vigen you will find an octagonal room decorated in baroque style. Head up the stairs and the star of the show awaits - Guadalupe’s famous black Madonna.

Here a monk takes over from the usual guide to present the statue to and bless visitors.

The statuette is richly clothed and in her arms holds a baby Jesus - also black.

It is the most emblematic symbol of the monastery - and for many Catholics the most holy part of the visit.

ANTI-MASKERS: Their selfishness and stupidity put others at risk.

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TV LISTING

FRIDAY - 14 AUGUST

11:00amMurder, Mystery and My Family: Case Closed?

11:45am Homes Under the Hammer 12:45pmDom Does America 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pmThe Heights 3:15pm Celebrity Eggheads 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pmGarden Rescue: Top of the Plots 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 Fake Britain 9:00pm Celebrity MasterChef 10:00pmDeath in Paradise 11:00pmBBC News at Ten 11:30pmRegional News and Weather 11:40pmWeather

7:05am Murder, Mystery and My Family: Case Closed?

7:50am Garden Rescue: Top of the Plots 8:35am Meerkat Manor 9:00am Horizon 10:00am Yellowstone 11:00am Snooker: The World Championship 1:00pm BBC News 2:00pm Snooker: The World Championship 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Meerkat Manor 7:55pm Snooker: The World Championship 9:00pm Glow Up 10:00pmQI 10:30pmMandy 10:45pmMandy 11:00pmSemi-Detached 11:30pmSqueamish About 11:45pmNewsnight 12:25am Weather 12:30am Cricket: Today at the Test 1:30am Snooker: The World Championship 2:20am The Repair Shop 3:05am Stories of Us

8:00pm Cricket: Today at the Test 9:00pm Snooker: The World Championship 10:00pm The Damned United 11:30pm The Trials of Oppenheimer 1:00am Einstein's Quantum Riddle The story of perhaps the strangest idea in science, quantum entanglement, the concept that a pair of group of particles that had interacted in the past will continue to act in unison - even if they are separated by millions of miles.

2:00am Rich Hall's Working for the American Dream 3:30am Museums in Quarantine 4:00am Museums in Quarantine

9:40am Frasier 10:10am Frasier 10:40am The Big Bang Theory 11:05am The Big Bang Theory 11:35am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:30pmCome Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 1:35pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:40pm Come Dine with Me 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm The Political Slot 9:00pm Escape to the Chateau: Make Do and Mend 10:00pmCrime and Punishment

10:00am Floogals 10:10am Sunny Bunnies 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pmCan't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Nightmare Ten ants, Slum Landlords 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Tiny House of Terror 5:00pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Chris Tarrant: Extreme Rail way Journeys 9:00pm The Secret World of Your Rubbish 10:00pmDiana: Queen of Hearts?

11:00pmMeghan: The New Revelations

2:00pm BBC News at One; Weather 2:30pm BBC London News; Weather 2:45pm The Heights 3:15pm Celebrity Eggheads 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue: Top of the Plots 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 Miranda 9:00pm A Question of Sport 9:30pm Jack Whitehall's Sporting Nation 10:00pm Would I Lie to You? 10:30pm The Young Offenders 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm Regional News and Weather 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm The Railway Man 1:35am Weather for the Week Ahead

4:05am This is BBC Two 7:05am Murder, Mystery and My Family: Case Closed?

7:50am Garden Rescue: Top of the Plots 8:35am Meerkat Manor 9:00am A Wild Year 10:00am Yellowstone 11:00am Snooker: The World Championship 1:00pm BBC News 2:00pm Snooker: The World Championship 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Meerkat Manor 7:55pm Snooker: The World Championship 10:00pm Gardeners' World 11:00pm I Love 11:30pm State of the Union 11:45pm Newsnight 12:15am Weather 12:20am Cricket: Today at the Test 1:20am The Edge 2:50am Panorama 3:20am The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty 4:20am This is BBC Two

8:00pm Cricket: Today at the Test 9:00pm TOTP2 10:00pm Snooker: The World Championship 11:00pm Joan Armatrading: Me, Myself, I Known for her reclusiveness and barriers, the singer has for the first time granted access to her life and music. In this film she recounts her story from Caribbean emigre to being one of the most revered songwriters of her generation.

12:00am Queens of Soul 1:00am Radio 2 in Concert 2:00am The Defiant Ones 2:40am Joan Armatrading: Me, Myself, I 3:45am Queens of Soul

10:40am The Big Bang Theory 11:35am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 1:35pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:40pm Come Dine with Me 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm Unreported World 9:00pm Travel Man's Greatest Trips 10:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 11:00pm The Inbetweeners Movie

9:45am The Secret Life of Puppies 9:50am Wissper 10:00am Floogals 10:10am Sunny Bunnies 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Nightmare Ten ants, Slum Landlords 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm You Killed My Mother 5:00pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Gadget Show 9:00pm Diana and Her Children 10:00pm Bridget Jones's Baby 11:05pm Access

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 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm You've Been Framed!

8:30pm Eat, Shop, Save 9:00pm Wonders of the Coast Path 9:30pm Inside Britain's Food Factories 10:00pm Unsaid Stories 10:15pm The Life & Times of Captain Sir Tom 11:15pmITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pmITV News London 12:00am Joanna Lumley's Unseen Adventures

9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am You've Been Framed!

10:25am Supermarket Sweep 11:25am Ellen's Game of Games 12:20pm Dress to Impress 1:25pm Emmerdale 1:55pm Coronation Street 2:30pm You've Been Framed!

3:00pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:55pm Ellen's Game of Games 4:50pm Supermarket Sweep 5:55pm Dress to Impress 7:00pm You've Been Framed!

8:00pm Supermarket Sweep 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Family Guy 11:00pm Family Guy 11:25pm Family Guy 11:55pm Family Guy 12:25am American Dad!

7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Classic Emmerdale 8:30am Classic Emmerdale 9:00am Heartbeat 10:05am Rising Damp 10:35am Rising Damp 11:05am That's My Boy 11:40am Agatha Christie's Marple 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Downton Abbey 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pmLaw & Order: UK 12:00am Scott & Bailey 1:00am Inspector Morse 3:15am Agatha Christie's Poirot 4:25am ITV3 Nightscreen 4:30am Teleshopping

4:00am 7:00am 7:25am 8:15am

6:00am Sky Sports News 7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Sky Sports News 8:30am Sky Sports News 9:00am Sky Sports News 11:30am Live Test Cricket 8:00pm Live PGA Tour Golf The Wyndham Championship.

Further coverage of the first day of the tournament at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina.

12:00am Sky Sports News 1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Sky Sports News 3:00am Live NBA: Milwaukee @ Memphis Memphis Grizzlies v Milwaukee Bucks (Tip-off TBA).

Coverage of the match from ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida.

5:30am Sky Sports News

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 A thorough round-up of this lunchtime's main national and international news.

2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm Tenable 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 Vera 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm American Gangster

7:00am Teleshopping 8:00am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am You've Been Framed!

10:00am You've Been Framed!

10:25am Supermarket Sweep 11:25am Ellen's Game of Games 12:20pm Dress to Impress 1:25pm You've Been Framed!

1:55pm Catchphrase 3:00pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:55pm Ellen's Game of Games 4:50pm Supermarket Sweep 5:55pm Dress to Impress 7:00pm You've Been Framed!

8:00pm You've Been Framed!

9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm We're the Millers 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm We're the Millers 12:15am Family Guy

4:30am Teleshopping 7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Classic Emmerdale 8:30am Classic Emmerdale 9:00am Heartbeat 10:05am Bless This House 10:35am Bless This House 11:10am That's My Boy 11:40am Agatha Christie's Marple 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm That's My Boy 5:30pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 6:35pm Heartbeat 7:30pm Downton Abbey 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm Doc Martin 11:00pm Law & Order: UK 12:00am Scott & Bailey 1:00am Inspector Morse

4:00am 7:00am 7:25am 8:15am

6:00am Sky Sports News 7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Sky Sports News 8:30am Sky Sports News 9:00am Live Anz Premiership Netball 10:30am Live: Welcome to the Weekend 11:00am Sky Sports News 11:30am Live Test Cricket 8:00pm Live Fight Night 12:00am Sky Sports News 1:00am Live WNBA: Connecticut @ Chicago Chicago Sky v Connecticut Sun (Tip-off 12.00am).

3:00am Sky Sports News 4:00am Sky Sports News 5:00am Sky Sports News

Teleshopping Tommy Cooper The Saint Robin of Sherwood 9:10am Dempsey and Makepeace 10:20am Minder 11:25am The Professionals 12:25pmThe Sweeney 1:35pm The Saint 2:40pm Robin of Sherwood 3:45pm Dempsey and Makepeace 4:50pm Minder 5:55pm The Professionals 6:55pm The Sweeney 8:00pm Cycling: Criterium Du Dauphine Highlights 9:00pm The Motorbike Show 10:00pmHeartbreak Ridge 11:00pmFYI Daily 11:05pmHeartbreak Ridge 12:35am Ali 1:35am FYI Daily 1:40am Ali 3:45am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:00am Teleshopping

9:10am 10:15am 11:25am 12:25pm 1:30pm 2:35pm 3:40pm 4:40pm 5:50pm 6:55pm 8:00pm

9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:05pm 12:10am

2:15am 3:20am 3:55am 4:00am

Teleshopping Tommy Cooper The Saint Robin of Sherwood Dempsey and Makepeace Minder The Professionals The Sweeney The Saint Robin of Sherwood Dempsey and Makepeace Minder The Professionals The Sweeney Cycling: Criterium Du Dauphine Highlights Junk and Disorderly Bullitt FYI Daily Bullitt All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite The Sweeney The Protectors ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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SATURDAY - 15 AUGUST

TV LISTING

SUNDAY - 16 AUGUST

7:00am Breakfast 10:30am VJ Day 75 12:30pmBargain Hunt 1:00pm Athletics 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Snooker: The World Championship 5:30pm Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit 6:50pm BBC News 7:00pm BBC London News; Weather 7:05pm Weather 7:10pm Pointless Celebrities 8:00pm Total Wipeout 8:40pm Casualty 9:30pm VJ Day 75 11:00pmBBC News 11:18pmWeather 11:20pm Guardians of the Galaxy 1:15am Young Frankenstein 3:00am Weather for the Week Ahead 3:05am BBC News

7:45am Marrying Mum and Dad 8:15am Wild & Weird 8:30am All Over the Place 9:00am The Dengineers 9:30am Deadly 60 10:00am Deadly 60 10:30am Saturday Kitchen 12:00pm The Great Food Guys 12:30pm The Good Cook 1:00pm Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 1:30pm Wanted Down Under 2:15pm Money for Nothing 3:00pm Big Cats 4:00pm Love & Friendship 5:30pm Snooker: The World Championship 6:30pm Flog It! 7:30pm Great Continental Railway Journeys 8:30pm Snooker: The World Championship 12:00am Cricket: Today at the Test 1:00am The King's Choice 3:05am This is BBC Two

8:00pm Cricket: Today at the Test 9:00pm Natural World 10:00pmThe Bridge 11:00pmThe Bridge 12:00am The Bridge 1:00am The Bridge 2:00am TOTP2 3:00am London Songs at the BBC A collection of performances from the BBC archives celebrating the sights and sounds of London.

3:55am Natural World With their cute faces and extraordinary head-turning ability, owls are one of the nation's bestloved birds, but it's rare to catch more than a glimpse of one in the wild.

6:20am Fifteen to One 7:15am Everybody Loves Raymond 7:40am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:05am Frasier 8:30am Frasier 9:00am At Home Superheroes 9:55am The Big Bang Theory 10:25am The Big Bang Theory 10:55am The Big Bang Theory 11:20am The Simpsons 11:45am The Simpsons 12:15pm Puppy School 1:15pm Four in a Bed 1:50pm Four in a Bed 2:20pm Four in a Bed 2:50pm Four in a Bed 3:20pm Four in a Bed 3:55pm The Supervet 4:55pm A Place in the Sun 5:55pm Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it 7:00pm Channel 4 News 7:30pm Formula 1 9:00pm How to Build...

10:00pm Taken 11:45pm World War Z 1:55am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

10:30am Shimmer and Shine 10:40am Floogals 10:50am Peppa Pig 11:00am SpongeBob Squarepants 11:10am Access 11:20am Friends 1:45pm Police Interceptors 2:45pm Live Gallagher Premiership Rugby Union 5:10pm Around the World by Train with Tony Robinson 5:40pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 6:40pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 7:30pm 5 News Weekend 7:35pm The Queen's Jewels: Heirlooms & Legacy 8:30pm Cruising with Jane McDonald 10:00pm We Love Gavin & Stacey 11:30pm Utterly Outrageous X-Rated Comedy

11:00amSunday Morning Live 12:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:00pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Songs of Praise 2:50pm Jane Eyre 4:40pm Escape to the Country 5:35pm Money for Nothing 6:35pm Spy in the Wild 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm BBC London News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm A Suitable Boy 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm BBC London News 11:28pm Weather 11:30pmQuartet 1:00am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:05am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

7:35am The A to Z of TV Cooking 8:20am Countryfile 9:15am Gardeners' World 10:15am The Beechgrove Garden 10:45am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:15pm My Life on a Plate 1:00pm Stories of Us 2:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Bakeation 2:30pm Snooker: The World Championship 7:00pm Sir Chris Hoy's Secret World of Japanese Bicycle Racing 7:30pm Top Gear 8:30pm Snooker: The World Championship 12:00am Cricket: Today at the Test England v Pakistan.

1:00am Heroes 1:40am Heroes 2:25am Once Upon a Time in Iraq 3:25am Holby City 4:25am This is BBC Two Preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

9:00pm BBC Proms Classics 11:10pm Albion 2:00am The Gardeners of Kabul 2:25am Classic EastEnders Sean goes to great lengths to convince Roxy he'd be a good father.

2:55am Classic EastEnders 3:25am Classic EastEnders Jack struggles with his feelings when he hears Ronnie is leaving Walford.

3:55am Classic EastEnders Sean can't convince Roxy to stay when he catches up with her just as she's leaving the Square, Tanya begins to regret the choice she made over Jack, and Bradley sets out to impress.

7:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 7:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 7:50am Frasier 8:15am Frasier 8:40am The Big Bang Theory 9:05am The Big Bang Theory 9:30am The Big Bang Theory 10:00am The Big Bang Theory 10:30amSunday Brunch 1:30pm The Simpsons 1:55pm The Simpsons 2:25pm The Simpsons 2:50pm Four in a Bed 3:50pm 27 Dresses 6:00pm A Place in the Sun 7:00pm Channel 4 News Including sport and weather.

7:30pm Formula 1 10:00pmLive: Derren Brown - 20 Years of Mind Control 12:10amDerren Brown's Greatest Stunt 1:15am David Blaine: Beyond Magic 2:05am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

9:25am Little Princess 9:40am Nella the Princess Knight 9:55am Wissper 10:05am Pirata & Capitano 10:20am Shimmer and Shine 10:35am Floogals 10:50am Peppa Pig 11:00am SpongeBob Squarepants 11:15am Ryan's Mystery Playdate 11:30am Access 11:35amWWE Raw Highlights 12:35pm Friends 2:05pm Police Interceptors 4:05pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 7:00pm Our Yorkshire Farm 7:55pm 5 News Weekend 8:00pm Toddlers Behaving (Very) Badly 9:00pm Inside Legoland 10:00pm Rich House, Poor House 11:00pm Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun

7:35am Thunderbirds are Go 8:00am Mission Employable 8:05am Mr Magoo 8:20am Mr Magoo 8:30am Mighty Mike 8:40am Buck & Buddy 8:45am Mr. Bean 9:00am Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu 9:15am Ben 10 9:30am Drop Dead Weird 9:54am Drop Dead Weird 10:25am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:35pm The Queen 2:25pm ITV News and Weather 2:30pm ITV Racing Live 5:00pm The Masked Singer US 6:00pm ITV News and Weather 6:15pm ITV News London 6:20pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 7:25pm Rolling in It 8:25pm The Voice Kids 10:05pm For Your Eyes Only 12:30am ITV News and Weather

8:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:50am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 10:40am Dress to Impress 11:40am Dress to Impress 12:40pm Take Me Out 1:55pm Catchphrase 2:35pm Nancy Drew 3:35pm FYI Daily 3:40pm Nancy Drew 4:40pm You've Been Framed!

5:10pm Hotel Transylvania 6:15pm FYI Daily 6:20pm Hotel Transylvania 6:55pm The LEGO Batman Movie 7:55pm FYI Daily 8:00pm The LEGO Batman Movie 9:00pm Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 10:05pm FYI Daily 10:10pm Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 11:40pm Family Guy 12:10am Family Guya

4:30am 7:00am 7:25am 7:55am

7:10am Dempsey and Makepeace 8:05am Dempsey and Makepeace 8:55am British Superbike Championship Highlights 10:30am ITV Racing: The Opening Show 11:30am The Big Match Revisited 12:30pm British Touring Car Championship Highlights 2:00pm The Sweeney 3:05pm Columbo 4:55pm Lawman 5:55pm FYI Daily 6:00pm Lawman 7:00pm Junk and Disorderly 8:00pm Cycling: Criterium Du Dauphine Highlights 9:00pm Rocky IV 10:05pm FYI Daily 10:10pm Rocky IV 10:50pm Rocky V 11:55pm FYI Daily 12:00am Rocky V

7:00am Live Anz Premiership Netball Mystics v Magic (Centrepass 6.00am).

Coverage of the match from the 10th round of fixtures, taking place at The Trusts Arena in Auckland.

8:30am Live Super Rugby Highlanders v Hurricanes (Kick-off 8.05am).

Coverage of the match from the 10th round of fixtures, taking place at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

11:10am My Icon 11:20am My Icon 11:30am Live Test Cricket 7:30pm Live Betfred Super League 9:45pm Live PGA Tour Golf 12:00am Klitschko

9:00am Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu 9:15am Ben 10 9:30am Martin & Roman's Sunday Best!

10:25am James Martin's Islands to Highlands 11:20am Beautiful Baking with Juliet Sear 12:20pm Inside Britain's Food Factories 12:50pm Wonders of the Coast Path 1:20pm ITV News and Weather 1:25pm The Voice Kids 3:00pm The Masked Singer US 3:55pm Octopussy 6:30pm ITV News and Weather 6:45pm ITV News London 6:50pm Jurassic World 9:00pm Downton Abbey 11:00pm ITV News and Weather 11:19pm ITV London Weather 11:20pm Bafta Celebrates Downton Abbey 12:20am Unsaid Stories

7:00am Teleshopping 8:00am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 8:55am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:40am Dress to Impress 10:45am Dress to Impress 11:45am Dress to Impress 12:50pm The Masked Singer US 1:45pm Catchphrase 2:50pm You've Been Framed!

3:15pm Spy Kids 3: Game Over 4:20pm FYI Daily 4:25pm Spy Kids 3: Game Over 5:05pm Storks 6:05pm FYI Daily 6:10pm Storks 6:50pm Step Up 7:50pm FYI Daily 7:55pm Step Up 9:00pm Kong: Skull Island 10:05pm FYI Daily 10:10pm Kong: Skull Island 11:20pm Family Guy 11:50pm Family Guy 12:20am Family Guy 12:45am Family Guy

4:30am 7:00am 7:25am 7:55am

4:00am Teleshopping 7:00am British Touring Cars 7:10am The Professionals 7:55am The Professionals 8:50am The Car Chasers 9:15am Auto Mundial 9:45am British Touring Car Championship Highlights 11:15am The Big Match Revisited 12:25pm The Far Country 1:25pm FYI Daily 1:30pm The Far Country 2:30pm ITV Racing Live 5:00pm Kelly's Heroes 6:05pm FYI Daily 6:10pm Kelly's Heroes 8:00pm Cycling: Criterium Du Dauphine Highlights 9:00pm Apollo 13 10:15pm FYI Daily 10:20pm Apollo 13 11:50pm Bullitt 12:50am FYI Daily 12:55am Bullitt 2:05am Car Crash Global: Caught on Camera 3:05am Tommy Cooper 3:40am ITV4 Nightscreen

8:00am Sky Sports News 9:00am Live Anz Premiership Netball Pulse v Stars (Centre-pass 8.00am).

10:30am Sky Sports News 11:00am My Icon 11:15am My Icon The England netball international talks about her idol.

11:30am Live Test Cricket England v Pakistan.

1:30pm Live Formula 1 All the build-up to the season's sixth grand prix.

3:05pm Live Formula 1 The Spanish Grand Prix (Start-time 2.10pm).

5:00pm Live Test Cricket 8:00pm Live PGA Tour Golf 12:00am Sky Sports News

9:55am 10:25am 10:55am 11:30am 1:40pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 12:00am 1:00am

Teleshopping That's My Boy That's My Boy Agatha Christie's Marple The glamorous Ruth Van Rydock contacts her old friend Jane Marple with a mystery - her sister Carrie Louise's study has been devastated by a suspicious fire.

Coronation Street Coronation Street Coronation Street Inspector Morse Inspector Morse Agatha Christie's Poirot Lewis Midsomer Murders Midsomer Murders Law & Order: UK Law & Order: UK

8:25am 8:50am 9:25am 9:50am 10:20am 10:50am 1:05pm 3:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:00am 2:00am 3:05am 4:10am 5:15am 5:40am

Teleshopping That's My Boy That's My Boy Coronation Street Coronation Street Coronation Street Emmerdale Emmerdale Emmerdale Inspector Morse Agatha Christie's Marple Agatha Christie's Marple Agatha Christie's Poirot Midsomer Murders Long Lost Family Joanna Lumley's Japan Sanditon Vanity Fair Law & Order: UK Law & Order: UK Heartbeat Agatha Christie's Poirot That's My Boy Emmerdale

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TUESDAY - 18 AUGUST

MONDAY - 17 AUGUST 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Call That Hard Work 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 Panorama 9:00pmEastEnders: Secrets from the Square 9:30pm Ghosts 10:00pmLine of Duty 11:00pmBBC News at Ten

4:10pm The A to Z of TV Cooking 4:15pm Incredible Medicine: Dr Weston's Casebook 5:15pm World's Weirdest Events 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Meerkat Manor 8:00pm Cricket: Today at the Test 9:00pm Our Friend Victoria 9:30pm University Challenge 10:00pmThe Trial of Alex Salmond 11:00pmMock the Week

8:30pmThe Joy of Painting 9:00pm Africa with Ade Adepitan 10:00pmAfrican Renaissance: When Art Meets Power 11:00pmAfrica's Great Civilisations 11:55pmAfrica's Great Civilisations 12:50am Ted Hughes: Stronger Than Death 2:20am Romancing the Stone: The Golden Ages of British Sculpture

4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pmA Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pmThe Political Slot 9:00pmSupershoppers 9:30pm Jamie: Keep Cooking Family Favourites 10:00pmThe Yorkshire Job Centre 11:00pm999: What's Your Emergency?

12:05am Crime and Punishment

2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pmBest Friend's Betrayal 5:00pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Gallagher 9:00pmUltimate Police Interceptors 10:00pmShoplifters: At War with the Law 11:00pmPolice Code Zero: Officer Under Attack 12:05amUSS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

3:15pm Celebrity Eggheads 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:40pm Call That Hard Work 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 9:30pm Babs 11:00pmBBC News at Ten 11:30pmRegional News and Weather 11:40pmWeather

4:10pm The A to Z of TV Cooking 4:15pm Incredible Medicine: Dr Weston's Casebook 5:15pm World's Weirdest Events 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Meerkat Manor 8:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm This Farming Life 10:00pmManctopia: Billion Pound Property Boom 11:00pmLive at the Apollo

8:00pm Johnny Kingdom A Year on Exmoor 8:30pmThe Joy of Painting Bob Ross paints a stream trickling through the depths of the forest.

9:00pm A303: Highway to the Sun 10:00pmThe Yorkshire Ripper Files: A Very British Crime Story Documentary 11:00pmBlackadder 11:30pmBlackadder 12:00am Storyville 1:20am How to Get Ahead

1:10pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 2:05pm River Cottage 3:10pmCountdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pmA Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pmThe Political Slot 9:00pmHow to Beat Ageing 10:00pm24 Hours in A&E 11:00pmShameless 12:05am Caught on Camera

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6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Birds of a Feather 9:30pm Coronation Street: Stories That Gripped the Nation 10:00pmThe Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies

3:00pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:55pm Ellen's Game of Games 4:50pm Dinner Date 5:55pm Dress to Impress 7:00pm You've Been Framed!

9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pmFamily Guy 10:30pmFamily Guy 11:00pmFamily Guy 11:30pmFamily Guy 11:55pmFamily Guy

11:05am That's My Boy 11:40am Agatha Christie's Marple 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 9:00pm Endeavour 11:00pmLaw & Order: UK

9:10am Dempsey and Makepeace 10:15am Minder 11:20am The Professionals 12:20pmThe Sweeney 1:30pm The Saint 2:35pm The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 3:40pm Dempsey and Makepeace 4:45pm Minder 5:50pm The Professionals 6:50pm The Sweeney 8:00pm Tenable 9:00pm River Monsters 10:00pm Heartbreak Ridge 11:00pmFYI Daily

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12:20pm Dress to Impress 1:25pm Emmerdale 1:55pm Coronation Street 2:30pm You've Been Framed!

3:00pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:55pm Ellen's Game of Games 4:50pm Dinner Date 5:55pm Dress to Impress 7:00pm You've Been Framed!

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1:35pm The Saint 2:35pm The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 3:40pm Dempsey and Makepeace 4:45pm Minder 5:50pm The Professionals 6:55pm The Sweeney 8:00pm Tenable 9:00pm Harry Redknapp's Sandbanks Summer 9:30pm Harry Redknapp's Sandbanks Summer 10:00pmCaught on Camera

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Lost in a Masquerade GAVIN LAMBE-MURPHY IN the ‘new normal’, we’re becoming quite divided. While we show something of a united front, w e s t a n d s t ro n g a g a i n s t t h e dreaded virus, or more likely, the dreaded aftermath.

We clapped for frontline workers, continue to sanitise our hands, until the skin is almost non-existent, and of course we try to remain as socially distant as possible, even in i m p o s s i b l e s i t u a t i o n s . H o w e v e r, there’s a major division between those who believe in Covid-19 and those who call it the Scamdemic.

On Monday, I was in Marbella and found a fantastic little bar, selling Lavazza coffee. This may seem mundane, but as someone who’s lived in Italy for many years, and also one who drinks way too much coffee, this find is like winning the lottery. Spain is fantastic for many things, sadly, coffee isn’t one. I love strong coffee, but the flavour of café solo is way too bitter. When I ask for frothed milk, I receive warm milk.

I start my day with one cappuccino, followed by uncountable espressi. I’m pretty wired most of the time, but why change the habit of a lifetime? Anyhow, I bought a take out espresso and found a spot where I could stand, socially distant, remove my mask, and down my fix.

It’s a long time since I’ve been ‘papped’, as they say, so when a guy with a camera arrived and took my photo, I was shocked. At first I assumed he was photographing the buildings. But no, he continued snapping and told me it’s illegal to remove my mask. I laughed, and explained I was trying to drink my coffee. “I’ll make a police report!” he steamed, ironically wearing a filthy mask, with his nose uncovered.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been wearing a mask since March, will continue to. But at what point does removing it becoming such an issue for someone else? My friend felt it would be funny to

We try to remain socially distant. take photos with his phone, much to the annoyance of Mr Busybody.

It all got heated, so I finished my coffee, replaced my mask and moved on. Clearly the guy had bigger issues to address.

Later, I was standing in-line at the ATM, when the lady next to me asked why I was wearing a mask.

“It’s a fake virus?” she informed. I didn’t respond, but that didn’t stop her. She went on, “I must regi s t e r w i t h t h e c h a t f o r u m , Tr u t h , and learn the reality. The leaders are taking over, soon we’ll be microchipped”. I prayed the guy in front of me would hurry, so I could escape.

In one day, I learned a lot: there are the believers and the suspicious. Those wearing masks, not because we’re forced to, but because we care for others. Then there are those who feel it’s time to become a law enforcer. Let me put it on record; the next person to stick a camera in my face without asking can expect to have it smashed. Unless of course, it’s Patrick Demarchelier.

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Cryptic Across 1 Leo, for example, or a lady abroad (7) 5 The way to play a guitar with spirit (5) 8 Bifocals for tumblers perhaps (7) 9 Shock Papal management (5) 10 Summer snake (5) 11 Wrongly presume it's the greatest (7) 12 Feel sorry for the river bird (6) 14 Defoe's hero changed course (6) 17 Dachau certainly held a famous poet (7) 19 Second team leader and get up (5) 22 The way to defeat egghead (5) 23 Refuse to leave book in service station (7) 24 Some useless information for a tennis champion (5) 25 Send Lee free pins (7) Down 1 Greek letter begins, 'Sir, I give my assurance' (5) 2 Watch over train crew member (5) 3 Fashion robs Eve of the ability to watch (7) 4 A beast of burden is the first to help (6) 5 Neither flat nor blunt (5) 6 Repairs broken swords (7) 7 Man admitting setback for islanders (7) 12 Registers the best performance (7) 13 King George has a double but not all at once (7)

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15 Book a stand-in (7) 16 Grand orchestra leader destroyed monster (6) 18 Sweets to go for, we hear (5)

20 Benefit that makes a small number suffer (5) 21 Reduced fare when tide turns (5)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 2 represents V and 13 represents S, so fill in V every time the figure 2 appears and S every time the figure 13 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Deeply religious (5) 3 Unsuitable (5) 6 See 18 8 Let go free (7) 9 Short in duration (5) 10 Make a dull sound (4) 13 Wife of your uncle (4) 14 Not clearly understood or expressed (5) 17 Loud and unruly (7) 18/6 Retire gracefully (3,3) 19 Not longer fresh (5) 20 Unpleasant (5)

Down 1 Small piece of ground (4) 2 Look over carefully or inspect (6) 3 Unattractive (4) 4 Lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph (9) 5 Very fashionable or up to date (6) 7 Large, venomous, hairy spider (9) 11 Large marine mammal (6) 12 Clergyman (6) 15 Deal with successfully (4) 16 At a specified distance (4)

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE

Across 1 Estante (5 3 Proteger (7) 6 Más enojado (7) 8 View (5) 10 Irlandés (5) 11 Lawyer (7) 14 Currency (6) 15 Ninth (6) 17 Inch (7) 20 Tomillo (5) 21 Pista (5) 22 Tray (7) 23 To loot (plunder) (7) 24 Grande (5)

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

Down 1 Estadio (7) 2 Fe (5) 3 Pearl (5) 4 Obvious (5) 5 Cloth (for cleaning) (5) 7 Garland (9) 9 Neumático de repuesto (5,4) 12/13 Tarjeta bancaria (4,4) 16 Manejar (máquina) (7) 17 Ducks (birds) (5) 18 Tobillo (5) 19 Ámbar (5) 20 Barrel (5)

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“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Maya Angelou

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There are moments of boundless energy which really urge you to 'get up and go'. Make use of this at work, where most progress is to be made this week. Be you a politician, pensioner or anyone in between, the opportunities are there to be had. Slow progress on the love front should not see you fretting. At the moment, the priorities are elsewhere. Putting down roots and establishing your position are paramount.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Bring more zip to your life by putting the spotlight on your health. Getting out and about lifts the spirits, while perking up the diet with new foods brightens the system. As energy levels come up this week, be aware of what is happening around you. A chance remark in conversation may bring to light a really great idea for improving your finances.

Romance is not exactly sparkling but you have your eye on this area.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The chance to travel seems exciting but can be made even more so by including a few people who are on your wavelength. So busy have you been on the more mundane aspects of life that the 'big picture' may have faded into the background. A holiday or weekend break opens the mind and gives impetus to any personal plans. Don't be shy when with members of the opposite sex because they have much to offer you spiritually.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) An authority figure may also be seen as a possible romantic attachment.

Your talents and charm serve you well when approaching this person.

Opportunities need approaching with eyes wide open, however, because they could be time-consuming and disruptive. Nothing is for nothing, though, and maybe you feel that it will all be worth the effort in the longer term. Financially, keep the ball rolling and contacts current.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Keeping up the activity level physically is really in your best interests this week.

It is a pivotal point where your resolutions in this area could fail. With life very busy, it is still important to retain your priorities. A promise broken may still be restarted without trauma, just determination is needed.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Does someone in the family need your attention? Don't begrudge time spent with them, even if you are busy.

Consider what you would want others to do if you were in the same position.

After all, you love a challenge so see this as a bit of a juggling act. Bringing

humour into the equation makes such a difference mid-week when you wonder where it is all going.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) With your enthusiasm socially at a peak, now is the time to get involved with anything that takes your fancy. A project involving music or painting will give you the chance to make new friends. Children and young people fill your time for a lot of this week and certainly give you a reason to smile.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) This week will see more progress on a health issue. Maybe you have recently given up something or taken to the gym. Recent weeks may have conspired to upset your best efforts. It is never too late to make a fresh start, though, especially right now.

Someone who gives your confidence a boost also leads you to believe that anything is possible.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Avoid like the plague people who would dampen your spirit. It may not be deliberate but, if you are near repressed or depressed people, it may rub off. Find positive, active people to be near. If you have not started a form of exercise, then now is as good a time as any.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Romance will find you this week if only you are in the right frame of mind. You may be inclined to refuse social gatherings that hold no prospects for you, but don't close the door on anything. The right kind of companions are sometimes found in the strangest places. It is cosy to stay at home but life is all about progress, not stagnation.

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This is why, now, you may be patting yourself on the back. Keep colleagues on your side by taking a particular interest in them.

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Thierry Henry. medallist has been married twice and has • Halle Berry, Actress. August 14, 54 two children.

The American actress and former model is • James Cameron, Filmmaker. August 16, 66 famous for her roles in films Monster’s Ball, The Canadian filmmaker’s hits include The Swordfish, Die Another Day, Cloud Atlas and the Terminator, Terminator 2, Judgement Day, True X-Men series. She is the first African-American woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress. During the Lies, Aliens, Titanic and Avatar. The latter two are 00’s, she was the highest paid actress of the decade. the highest-grossing films of all time. His movies • Anne, Princess Royal, Royal Family member. have grossed more than six billion dollars CREDIT: Wikimedia Commons

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• Thierry Henry, Footballer. August 17, 43 Thierry Henry is a retired French forward who played for Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal, Barcelona and New York Red Bulls. He won the Premier League twice, UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup and the FIFA World Cup once.

• Robert Redford, Actor. August 18, 84 The American actor, director and producer has starred in films: Inside Daisy Clover, The Sting, The Way We Were, All the President’s Men, Ordinary People, Out of Africa, Quiz Show and The Horse Whisperer. He is the founder of the Sundance Film Festival for Independent filmmakers in America.

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43 BC - Compelling nudge Octavian, later known as Augustus, compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul.

582 - New Emperor Maurice becomes Emperor of the Byzantine Empire.

1040 – King Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as King of Scotland.

1521 - Spanish conquistadors under Hernán Cortés capture Aztec Emperor Cuauhtémoc in Tenochtitlan marking the end of the Aztec Empire.

1516 - Claims made The Treaty of Noyon between France and Spain is signed. Francis I of France recognises Charles’s claim to Naples, and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, recognises Francis’s claim to Milan.

1592 - First sighting The first sighting of the Falkland Islands by John Davis.

1620 - Sets sail Mayflower sets sail from Southampton, England, with 102 Pilgrims.

1720 - Brought down The Spanish military Villasur expedition is wiped out by Pawnee and Otoe warriors near present-day Columbus, Nebraska.

1896 - Gold rush Gold first discovered in Klondike, found at Bonanza Creek, Alaska by George Carmack.

1903 - Top prize Joe Pulitzer donates $1 million to Columbia University and begins the Pulitzer Prizes in America.

1945 - V-J Day Japan surrenders unconditionally to end WW II (also August 15 depending on time zone).

1947 - Set free Pakistan gains independence from Great Britain.

1969 - Operation Banner British Army deploys on the streets of Northern Ireland, marking the beginning of Operation Banner.

1998 - Omagh Bombing The worst terrorist incident of the troubles in Northern Ireland, kills 29 people, injuring around 220.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

QUICK Across:

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1 Copy, 3 Close, 8 Spectator, 9 Defer, 10 Acne, 14 Dusk, 15 Gavel, 18 Prominent, 20 Often, 21 Free.

1 Cake, 2 Possess, 4 Late, 5/19 Set off, 6 Beret, 7 Cruel, 11 Cheater, 12 Adapt, 13 Lager, 16 Hide, 17 Dine.

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ENGLISH-SPANISH Across:

Across: 1 Latest, 4 Texted, 9 Chair, 10 Realise, 11 Organist, 12 Hoot, 14 Trader, 16 Poised, 19 Sett, 20 In camera, 23 Average, 24 Spuds, 25 Mister, 26 Wallet.

Down: 1 Lockout, 2 Twang, 3 Stranger, 5 Esau, 6 Tripods, 7 Dwelt, 8 Prose, 13 Coral Sea, 15 Actress, 17 Dead set, 18 Andes, 19 Swarm, 21 Equal, 22 Wage.

CODE BREAKER

1 Tanto como, 8/26 Pear tree, 9 Baratillo, 10 Petrol, 13 Naipes, 15 Nevar, 16 Beard, 17 Reino, 18 Aviso, 21 Cheese, 22 Twenty, 25 Adventure, 27 Trasladar.

Down:

2 Awake, 3 Traer, 4 Chicle, 5 Molina, 6 Recepción, 7 Arbusto, 11 Traveller, 12 Ondas, 14 Arrow, 16 Buckets, 19 Vender, 20 Stress, 23 Extra, 24 Tarta.

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THE SEA A poem by Barbra Dean We are so lucky to live by the sea And we go every day if we can To sit on the beach, catch up on a read

OUR VIEW Your choice WE’RE all going on a summer holiday!.. No? Maybe not yet?

I do think we all deserve a holiday after the year we have had so far.

But is that a possibility?

There seems to be many strong opinions on this terrible virus and whether it is getting worse, better or just something we should try to live with. Should travelling be a priority?

Can people be trusted to go to a different country and abide by the rules and regulations?

We should remember that a holiday is a luxury and also that cheap beer and sunshine aren’t the answers to all our prayers. However, some of us need to break from the old routine, to literally distance ourselves from our everyday life.

When will we be able to do that?

Nobody has an answer. This uncertainty seems to be perpetuating fear, and constant news updates on figures really stick the boot in.

Whilst we are getting riled up and upset about not getting to burn in the sand for a week there are other people who have been parted from their families, missed funerals, lost their jobs and lost their lives. Deep down do we really feel that we deserve a break more than them?

The governments have our choices in the palm of their hand. There are some who think that they are crushing us and others who think they are saving us. The majority may feel that we should put our trust in them and let them take control, it would certainly free us of some worries. Others believe it is a well-planned conspiracy to control the world, are they getting a bit carried away?

Before you think of flying off into the sun please think, are you ready for any eventuality? Is it really worth it? If so, go right ahead.

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DEAR Euro Weekly News, On Friday, July 24, my wife and I had come out of Mercadona and into the outside parking area near the entrance. When she suddenly collapsed and her head hit the floor. A young Spanish couple in a car stopped and jumped out and called an ambulance as she was unable to move. They stayed with us and used a hand fan to keep Stella (my wife) cool in the fierce heat.

I would like to say a mighty big thanks to this couple for the quick reaction and help they gave us and it just shows that there are people in this world that care and have feelings for others. Never got their names but they know who they are and I just hope that they manage to read your paper or somebody who knows them passes on this message.

THANK YOU AGAIN.

Coronavirus Cases in the US Top Five Million Wow some statistic, considering Obama’s Administracion funded the Wuhan lab and Fauci was heavily involved, it really does make you think why would they do that and release the virus in the US election year?

RS

Grim weekend Covid-19 figures on Spain’s Costa Almeria Easy solution. Stop testing thousands and then no cases reported. The more testing the higher the figure it’s not rocket science.

The important figures are hospitalisation and actual deaths.

TA THANK YOU: There are people in this world who care.

And sometimes get a good tan We see ships far away in the distance And imagine that we are on board Going to faraway places As the wine's being poured Sometimes the sea is bright turquoise With patches of white and bright blue The waves flowing to the seashore Waiting in turn for their cue Down below in the depths, there is magic With creatures and plants to surprise Scurrying, swimming, or crawling And living their own special lives Some people have been down to see them But me, I can't even swim Although I would love to go down there The chances are really quite slim But I know of their colours and beauty From little fish to great whales Dolphins, and turtles, lobsters and crabs And some little things without tails There are so many wonderful creatures And corals, sea urchins and reef So the sea is not just the water It's what's going on underneath

Spanish Police Launch Late Night Inspections on Night Clubs in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol Looking for COVID Flouters If only they cracked down on the scam artists, the pick pockets, the paedophiles etc as much as they crack down on non mask wearers, it’s about fines I guess.

KH

UK is ‘Heading Back into Lockdown Next Month,’ says Former Chief Scientist to the Government Everywhere you go and everywhere you look there are people ignoring the instructions about masks and distancing, There are sure to be further lockdowns and a spike in cases unless the government really cracks down in the same way Spain did.

IM

Only Half of the Expats on Spain’s Costa del Sol would definitely have the COVID-19 Vaccine No it needs a lot of testing to see what side effects are, we could end up even worse off because of reactions, that would put more pressure on the health system.

CM

Your wish Hi Euro Weekly News, Please, please, bring back the Hexagram puzzle, for myself and most of my friends, this is our favourite puzzle of the week, as it is sometimes really hard and other times quite easy, it seems to always be the one that is left out in favour of the Funeral Plan advertisement.

We really enjoy the rest of the paper, especially Leapy Lee, always controversial, but spot on with his comments, Mike Senker is also very entertaining. The Authoress, doesn’t seem to be in this week but her comments are also good, the Letters page is always up to the minute.

In all, it’s our favourite weekly paper, but please us all even more by reinstating the Hexagram puzzle, once and for all.

Heartbreaking Story of a British Expat who Flew to the UK from Spain’s Costa del Sol to Visit his Sick Brother then was Refused Access by the Care Home!

We were not allowed see my mum-in-law. Her husband only twice a week, very strict due to Covid. Just the way it is now. They don’t want guests or staff bringing virus in. It is heartbreaking.

TA

Brits on Spain’s Costa del Sol prefer to be homeless than return home as economic crash kicks in We are having a better life in Spain than we would do in the UK, no chance of returning there, been here for over 17 years, best move ever.

CM

Rant over now, P.A. Gilligan Playa Flamenca

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Cancellations to Spain’s Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca sees Brits Head for Turkey Turkey is lovely, had an amazing holiday there last year.

PC

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Dreaded ‘maskne’

AS protective face masks have become an essential part of everyone’s life thanks to Covid, many have discovered that regularly wearing one can have uncomfortable sideeffects, mainly the dreaded ‘maskne’.

But what exactly causes maskne?

According to dermatologists, the “constant rubbing of the masks against our skin causes micro-tears, allowing easier entry for bacteria and dirt to clog up our pores.”

Also, there is the damp, hot environment underneath your mask.

Breathing into a mask creates a warm, moist environment that leads to the build-up of oil, sweat and bacteria. Add the fact that face masks are designed to block things and it’s a recipe for skin disaster.

One way to combat it is to avoid thick skincare creams and swap them for more lightweight water-

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FACE MASKS: Many have discovered they bring uncomfortable side-effects. based products. A lightweight moisturiser can also act as an additional protective barrier and prevent chafing.

Ideally, you should use a mild and gentle exfoliator to support the absorption of your moisturiser.

Unsurprisingly, skincare brands have been quick to recognise the rise of maskne problems and items like facial barrier masks and anti-blemish patches have become more available.

Skincare companies have seen a strong rise in deep-cleansing products in

the past few months.

This rise may be attributed to mask-related issues, including oilier skin and acne, as well as an increase in hygiene habits due to Covid-19.

However, while skincare is booming, the make-up industry has taken a bashing as more people are working from home and avoid going out.

Luckily, the demand for make-up is expected to rise again as life returns to normal, businesses begin to reopen their doors, and more people return to the workplace.

Banish back pain BAD posture can affect your whole body.

But the back and shoulders are usually the areas that suffer the most. Back pain has now become one of the most common health complaints in society, and on many occasions is due to bad habits.

Hours sitting at a computer or standing at work or even walking without maintaining an upright posture can create tension in the back and shoulders that end up causing uncomfortable pain.

Here are some techniques and exercises that can be practised daily to correct it.

Wall slides A simple exercise to strengthen the waist and correct the posture of the entire spine.

It consists of supporting the back straight against the wall and sliding slowly, pressing the back on the wall, until your knees are flexed. Now hold the pose for 10 seconds.

Do five to 10 reps a day.

Torso tilts This practice is used in yoga as a stretching exercise. Standing with your back straight and your feet together, raise your arms until the palms of your hands come together above your head. Then tilt

BACK PAIN: Can be due to bad habits. your torso from left to right, holding for five seconds on each side, to allow for stretching and twisting of the spine.

Rotating shoulders This exercise will alleviate accumulated tension in the shoulders and cervical muscles and promote correct posture. Inhale by raising your shoulders towards the ears without separating your hands from your body. Hold the pose for five seconds before exhaling and bring your shoulders down, adopting the initial posture.

Do five to 10 reps a day.

UP AND DOWN WITH BALANCE UNEDITED EVERYONE has bad days, where they feel the world is against them or they are down on luck.

For people with mental health issues, it can be an excruciating and exhausting experience. Daily life is enough of a struggle for us to cope with without additional pressures that poor mental health can bring.

Small things can make a difference to anyone when they are not feeling themselves.

When you’re feeling down, it doesn’t always take winning the lottery to turn your day around does it? It’s the little things in life that we so often take for granted! That passing compliment on a new outfit, a hug from a loved one or being praised for something you have accomplished, no matter how small it may seem. These small things can make a difference to anyone when they are not feeling themselves, even more so for people with mental health difficulties.

When I’m in that dark place and all I see is the world against me, a small message turns my whole day around.

From a personal point of view; I am very open about what I have. I keep no secrets about my condition.

If anyone asks, I am more than willing to tell them.

By being this way I’ve found the true friends and fami-

ly who stick by me. They accept everything, from my weird and wacky sense of humour to understanding the way I react and being able to deal with curve balls I can so frequently throw. Through thick and thin; these are the people I choose to surround myself with. The people who have the biggest impact on my life, the ones who I can rely on.

Having bipolar disorder means that I could be in a different frame of mind from one day to the next, sometimes I can change within the same day!

I have days where I want to be alone; I’m normally a very social person, if I go quiet, it’s a key indicator I may not be myself. Having that message pop up on your phone “Hi! Are you okay? I haven’t heard from you!” is sometimes all I need. It might seem insignificant, but when I’m in that dark place and all I see is the world against me, it turns my whole day around.

To those loved ones; family and friends of anyone who is struggling with their mental health and to us fighters and survivors who are or have struggled with their own, remember that we cannot do everything on our own. It’s terribly hard for loved ones to see us in distress but it’s equally hard for us. You mustn’t see us as just ‘being difficult’ or ‘hard work’ because everyone needs a little help every now and again.

You don’t have to go to the ends of the earth to help us, just show that you care and show that there is something for us to fight for.

M u c h love, Ms Bipolar x

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POINTS-SCORING AND NAME-DROPPING DAVID WORBOYS “THANK God I am not like other people!” I doubt if even arch-egoist Donald Trump has said this aloud in so many words - at least in public. But I have heard this sentiment of superiority expressed so many times in varying degrees of subtlety. This is the essence of egoism - self-adulation at the expense of others. In this way, friends, acquaintances and strangers alike all become adversaries.

In my book ‘The English Middle-Class Code,’ I suggested there are several ways of projecting self-image. And they involve both boasting and putting other people down.

The most obvious ploys are name-dropping, points-scoring, criticising and, finally, posing.

Name-droppers often cite

PROJECTING SELF-IMAGE: Involves both boasting and putting other people down. association with celebrities or the ‘right’ people. This suggests they fit in with a ‘superior’ group. ‘Lord Balderdash was a close friend of my uncle.’ ‘It was when we attended the Queen’s garden party.’ ‘I met Muhammad Ali at the Plaza Hotel in New York.’ ‘Cassandra was at school with General Mockingbird’s daughter.’

At the slightest opportunity, the name-dropper will jump in to impress the adversary with the joys of travel and experiences by references to places.

‘We love going to Glyndebourne’. ‘Oh, yes; that would be when Reggie and I were in Cairo - there are some wonderful museums there!’ ‘I don’t suppose you’ve been to Vienna yet?’

Points-scoring means gaining points by flaunting. ‘We like the first-class lounge at Heathrow.’

‘It’s time for our BMW’s MOT; have you ever driven a BMW?’ ‘I’m really pleased with my new camera; I must show it to you.’ It is most effective when, at the same time, the adver-

sary loses points by being put down. ‘Those curtains are so 1970!’ ‘Didn’t he get into Oxford?’

Autobiographies can portray interesting events, opinions and impressions during the author’s lifetime. Unfortunately, many of them focus on promoting the writer’s self-image by dwelling on his successes or her achievements.

Too frequently, those who write mainly about themselves are not really interested in anything or anybody else. They

therefore have little of substance to say. And so they emphasise their good fortune their wealth, their knowledge, their experiences and their ‘connections’ in the hope of invoking envy. But, apart from friends and family, who wants to know?

The need to be right means criticising, which means somebody else must be wrong - or better still, made to feel inadequate.

The adversary therefore has to be contradicted, interrupted or ignored, whether right or wrong. This signifies a complete intolerance of the ideas, tastes and opinions of others. In the view of the egoist the other person is ignorant, illiterate, naive, lazy.

Posers are a special category. While they prefer the visible to the vocal approach, they risk being ridiculed aloud in public by anybody humorously ‘challenging’ their pretentiousness. They merit a separate discussion.

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Expats, the Mother Country needs you!

BARRY DUKE I ANTICIPATED a robust reaction to a question I posed on Facebook last week, but I hadn’t bargained for the outpouring of derision and fury it provoked.

This is what I posted on the Brexpats in Spain page: ‘How many of you are prepared to return to the UK to help it out in its hour of need?

‘I ask because I received a message on FB that got me thinking about writing a column for Euro Weekly News.

The message reads, in part, “it is time for expats to return home and rally to the mother country at its time of need. We have an economy to rebuild and we face huge challenges from the virus, from the shortterm impact of Brexit, and the ‘woke’ fifth columnists undermining us from within”.’

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Within 30 minutes 115 people had left comments, many of

which cannot be repeated in a f a m i l y newspaper.

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ting completely out of hand.

Many excellent points were made, but to my mind the best was posted by Iain Henderson who pounced on the term ‘fifth columnists,’ meaning the enemy within.

HELPING OUT: I won’t be one of them.

He pointed out that the UK ‘isn't at war with the EU ... We are not dealing with spies, saboteurs, or irregular forces.

This is a story of a small island

nation which has taken its ball and bat home. It’s now having a childish tantrum as it’s facing a long period out in the cold with no agreement with its biggest trading power.

‘And no. I won’t be going home to help Blighty in its hour of need. This is an act of sabotage of epic proportions and the tragedy is that we have done it to ourselves.

John Perry added: ‘I am one of those ‘woke fifth columnists’… We are disenfranchised exiled patriots. We love our country and want the best for it. We came to Spain as Euro Brits.

‘England is presently in the hands of the very worst third rate leadership, governed by Johnson, a pound shop Donald Trump. There is no place for me at the moment there.

‘I expect the union to break up and Brexit to utterly destroy the economy. Covid will simply intensify the disaster already inflicted on it by a half-witted, post-imperialist deluded electorate.’

My own view? Let the thousands of expats who voted to leave the EU return to sort out the current mess and the far bigger one looming on the horizon.

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Man U sail through MANCHESTER UNITED are into the semi-finals of the Europa League after beating Copenhagen in Cologne on Monday, August 10.

United needed extra time to get the score needed, with Bruno Fernandes scoring a penalty in the 94th-minute putting the reds ahead.

United will face either Wolves or Sevilla on Sunday August 16.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer picked a strong team for the game, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial all coming back into the team having started last week’s win over LASK on the bench.

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ANTHONY MARTIAL: Manchester United’s man of the match in Cologne against Copenhagen. he had opened the scored for United just before half-time, but his perfect strike was ruled offside.

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THE Walking Football League are now looking towards October for the start of their new season with new sponsors The Elite Pathways Sports Walking Football League.

EPS is the sports arm of Elite Pathways Sports and Training (London).

The Walking Football League are particularly pleased as this deal is for two years. EPS have many contacts and at the beginning of their support for the League they will supply all strips,training kit,bibs and premier league standard footballs which each of the nine clubs will receive.

The launch of EPS and the recruitment of Operations Director Mark Coleman (Malaga WFC) for Costa del Sol is to expand the group’s interest into different formats of football and older age groups.

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Included in the sponsorship package will be various events actively promoted by EPS with tours to the Costa for all levels and ages and in every format.

EPS have appointed two ambassadors to head the promotion of their activities .

Jimmy Bullard (ex West Ham, Peterborough, Wigan, Fulham, Hull, Ipswich and MK Dons) footballer, I’m a Celebrity contestant and currently presenting Sky Sports Soccer AM programme.

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