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China has started searching its territory for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, as efforts to find the aircraft focus on two flight corridors. One stretches from the border of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to northern Thailand, and another from Indonesia to the Indian Ocean. A total of 153 Chinese nationals were on board the missing aircraft, which was flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Huang Huikang said that search and rescue operations in the Chinese territories of the northern corridor had begun. Based

on background checks, he said there was no evidence to suggest that the mainland Chinese passengers on the plane were involved in hijacking or launching a terror attack. The Chinese government said it had also deployed 21 satellites to help with the search.

Meanwhile, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) said it had narrowed down its search area in the southern

Indian Ocean based on satellite data and analysis of the aircraft's possible movements. However, AMSA said the search area was still vast. "A needle in a haystack remains a good analogy," AMSA Emergency Response General Manager John Young said. "The sheer size of the search area poses a huge challenge – the search area is more than 230,000 sq miles," he added.

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USS Kidd had searched the Andaman Sea but found "no debris or wreckage associated with an aircraft", they added. The US is using patrol aircraft including the P-8A Poseidon and P-3C Orion to continue search efforts, with the P-8 taking part in search efforts in the south corridor.

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Satellite communication at 08:11 showed that the plane could have continued flying for a further seven hours in a northern or southern arc. Several countries have already rejected the suggestion that their airspace might have been breached.

Relatives threaten hunger strike

Relatives of the Chinese passengers on the missing plane have threatened a hunger strike if the Malaysian authorities fail to provide more accurate information. China's state

media has been criticising the Malaysian operation, while some Chinese relatives have said they believe the Malaysian authorities are holding information back and have demanded more clarity.

After a meeting with airline officials on Tuesday, families held a vote on organising a hunger strike. "What we want is the truth," said one woman. "Don't let the passengers become the victims of a political fight."

Meanwhile, following speculation about the pilot's links to Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysian Transport Minister

Hishammuddin Hussein said: "The search for flight MH370 is bigger than politics." Captain Zaharie Shah was reportedly a supporter of the jailed politician.

Mr Hussein praised the international response to the search efforts – some 25 countries are involved in looking for the plane – and added that the Malaysian authorities still believed the disappearance was a result of "deliberate action" on the plane. After 12 days of a huge multinational investigation and search, almost all options for the fate of flight MH370 are still being considered.

Judge defies government

The High Court Judge Santiago Pedraz moved on Monday to invoke the Geneva Convention in his efforts to continue investigating the alleged April 2003 killing of Telecinco cameraman José Couso by US soldiers in Iraq. His decision sidesteps the government’s recent move to limit Spanish courts from investigating international human rights abuse cases under the universal jurisdiction doctrine.

Under the new rules, judges will only be able to open investigations against a suspected

human rights violator if the defendant “is Spanish or a foreigner who frequently resides in Spain”. Pedraz believes that the High Court can continue investigating the Couso case because the Geneva Convention prevails when it comes to protection of civilians during times of war. Couso was reportedly covering the conflict from the Hotel Palestine in Baghdad when US army troops opened fire on the building, in the belief that a sniper was shooting at them from there. In his 11-page writ, Pedraz states that the Geneva

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Convention obliges Spain to “prosecute the crime (search for people and make them appear) regardless of the perpetrators’ nationalities and wherever they may be”.

Pedraz states that judges must refrain from applying this new rule because the rule of law "requires the existence of independent bodies to protect the rights and freedoms of citizens, by impartially applying standards that express the people’s will and control the activities of public authorities.”

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11-M bomber deported to Morocco

Rafá Zouhier, who served 10 years for his part in the bombing of commuter trains in Madrid on March 11th, 2004, was immediately deported to his native Morocco on his release from jail early on Sunday morning. Zouhier walked out of the jail in El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz) and straight into a police van at around 1am on Sunday, avoiding journalists waiting to get a glimpse of him. He was driven to a nearby airport and boarded a plane to take him to Tangier at around 2.30 am.

During the trial that followed the terrorist attacks, Zouhier was found guilty of acting as an intermediary between the Islamist cell that planted the bombs on the trains, and a Spanish miner who supplied the dynamite. Interior Minister Jorge Fernández Díaz promised the 11-M victims’ associations last week that Zouhier would be expelled from Spain as soon as he was released from jail. The heads of the two main support groups, AVT and Asociación 11-M Afectados por el Terrorismo, immediately expressed their satisfaction with the deportation. However, Zouhier’s lawyer, Antonio Alberca, said his client’s “fundamental rights" had been violated and he should have been eligible for EU rights because he married a Spanish woman a month ago.

Last week, Zouhier wrote an open letter from jail addressed to Spanish society in general, saying: “I am coming out of this unfair conviction with a super-clean conscience. I didn't hurt anybody, much less those people who treated me well. I was never your enemy.” He did not ask for forgiveness. Zouhier is the fourth convict to be released after serving their sentences for participating in the attacks, which killed 191 people and injured more than 1,900.

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Alleged terrorism ring smashed Spanish and Moroccan police have arrested seven Islamist fundamentalists who were allegedly in charge of recruiting volunteers to fight in Syria, Mali and Libya, the authorities said last Friday. One was arrested in Malaga, two in Melilla and the rest in Madrid. In Morocco, security forces detained three people near the city of Nador. Police sources said all the suspects are Moroccan nationals. Some of them had returned to Morocco after fighting in Syria, and were considered very dangerous. It was the first joint operation between Spain and Morocco aimed at cracking down on Islamist terrorists. Police said the arrests bore witness to the “excellent” level of co-

operation between both countries in the fight against Al Qaeda. The members of the Melilla cell had been under surveillance for months. The police said the driving force behind the network is Mustafa Maya Amaya, a resident of Melilla, who used the internet to personally select the volunteers. He then contacted the successful candidates and gave them the necessary resources to reach the terrorist organisation they were being sent to. The network had branches in Morocco, Belgium, France, Tunisia, Turkey, Libya, Mali, Indonesia and Syria. Last year, the Guardia Civil broke up a similar radical group in Ceuta, with at least 60 people linked to Al Qaeda in Syria.

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Tax reductions Mass jump recommended over Melilla

A report drawn up for the government by a team of experts on how best to reform the tax system has recommended a progressive reduction of direct taxes and social contributions, while raising indirect taxes, such as VAT.

The committee said the reforms would have a positive effect on GDP of up to 0.3 per cent a year, and produce a 0.2-per cent rise in employment in the same period. The experts recommend a three-point reduction in social contributions, which would reduce government income by around one percentage point of GDP, which would be compensated by an increase on consumer taxes. As for income tax, the report recommends

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reducing the current number of tax bands from seven to four, in line with the European Union average. It also suggests significantly reducing taxes for the lowestincome bracket, from 24.75 per cent to 20 per cent, as well as the maximum marginal rates, which would be reduced from 52 to 44 per cent. The report also calls for a revision of tax breaks for working parents with children aged under three years, aimed at counteracting the low birth rate and encouraging work-family life balance.

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High-speed rail beats air travel

For the ﬁrst time ever, high-speed rail has outpaced air travel in Spain. Figures released by the National Statistics institute (iNe) last week show that 1.9 million people used the country's extensive aVe network in January compared with 1.8 million people who bought plane tickets. For the aviation sector, the number is the 28th straight month of decline, while the railway network has seen 11 back-to-back months of growth. the aVe has become more popular ever since the Public works Ministry made the decision to lower the fares in February last year. Since then, airlines have experienced a hike in taxes and a cut in their ﬂight routes. NatioNwide

'Spies' to check up on banks

Some 300 African migrants succeeded in jumping the fence into Melilla early on Tuesday morning, the biggest number to succeed since 2005.

Several of the jubilant migrants had to be treated for minor wounds sustained while climbing the fence. The latest invasion brings the total number of migrants jumping the fence to more

than 530 so far this year, more than half the 1,074 who illegally entered through Melilla all of last year. The Interior Ministry estimates that some 50,000 Africans are waiting on the Moroccan side of the border, waiting to make an attempt at jumping the fences surrounding Melilla and Ceuta.

Stock market watchdog CNMV plans to send undercover inspectors posing as customers to bank branches across Spain as part of a new effort to ensure that financial institutions are complying with regulations when they offer their products to customers. CNMV chief elvira Rodríguez said the plan, which she proposed at the end of 2013, will be put into action this year. the findings by these “spies” will serve as “evidence” to be used in disciplinary action against financial institutions caught violating regulations.

this type of strategy is known as “mystery shopping,” and is already widely used in France, Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands. Between 2007 and 2011, thousands of Spaniards lost their savings after they invested in risky preferential shares sold by savings banks, such as Caja Madrid and Banco CaM, which were keen to raise capital during the ﬁnancial crisis. Many customers who have ﬁled criminal complaints and lawsuits said they were not told of the risks. But bank executives insist they were adequately informed about the liabilities involved.

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Lt Col Antonio Tejero Díez, the son of the leader of the February 1981 (23-F) coup attempt was removed from his post as head of the Guardia Civil's Reserve and Security Group 1 (GRS-1) on Monday after it was revealed he had organised a lunch to mark the 33rd anniversary of the coup at the group's rural headquarters in

Valdemoro outside Madrid on February 18th.

In addition to his father, the former Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Tejero Molina, who was convicted and sentenced to 30 years in jail for leading the violent takeover of Parliament, the other guests included former Guardia Civil

Captain Jesús Muñecas Aguilar, who was sentenced to five years for his role in the plot. He is fighting extradition to Argentina to face homicide and torture charges. Tejero Díez's firing followed a request by the daily newspaper, El Pais, for an official reaction to the lunch being held on State property. Several

on-duty Guardia Civil officers allegedly helped to prepare and serve paella for the guests. Tejero Díez’s superior officer said he had no knowledge of the lunch and that it was not endorsed by the Guardia. However, the coup leader’s son openly admitted he had organised it in order to mark the anniversary.

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Palestinian leader 'must take risks'

At the start of his meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at the White House on Monday, President Barack Obama told Mr Abbas he must take "risks" for peace.

Mr Abbas said he considered the current round of talks a historic opportunity, adding he was hopeful that the Israeli authorities would release a fourth batch of 26 long-term Palestinian prisoners by March 29th, in line with a deal that saw the talks resume. "This will give a very solid impression about the seriousness of the Israelis on the peace process," he said. Israeli ministers said last week they would have

difficulty approving the release if an agreement was not reached to extend the peace talks.

The world's largest St Patrick's Day parade kicked off on Monday under a cloud of protest against the organisers' refusal to allow gay groups to march carrying identifying banners. New York City's new Mayor Bill de Blasio refused to join the city's annual

parade in protest against its long-standing policy of excluding gay Irish groups from marching openly.

Although negotiations have taken place in secret, there has been little sign of progress and US officials are now trying to "narrow the gaps" on core issues and allow the process to continue beyond April 29th. The issues include the borders between Israel and a future Palestinian state;

the status of Jerusalem; Israel's insistence that it be recognised as a Jewish state; the Palestinians' demand that their refugees be allowed to return to their former homes in what is now Israel; and security in the West Bank, with Israel wanting a long-term presence in the Jordan Valley.

Two weeks ago, Mr Obama told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin

Netanyahu that a peace deal required "compromise on all sides". Mr Netanyahu is insisting on Palestinian recognition of Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people, but Mr Abbas has refused.

The Palestinians recognise the State of Israel, but say recognising its Jewish character would have implications for Palestinian refugees and Israeli-Arabs.

St Pat's parades marred by boycott On Sunday, Irish beer brand Guinness said it was dropping its participation in the New York parade. "Guinness

has a strong history of supporting diversity and being an advocate for equality for all," the brand said in a statement issued by parent company, Diageo.

Irish-born Boston Mayor Martin Walsh also skipped his city's parade

on Sunday. After a breakfast with New York's mayor, Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny joined the procession down Fifth Avenue in New York City's Manhattan borough, after saying the holiday was about Irishness, not sexuality.

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Venice votes on splitting from Rome

Online voting has begun in Venice and the surrounding region on whether to break away from italy. Recent opinion polls indicate that around two-thirds of the four million electorate favour splitting from Rome, but the vote will not be legally binding. The poll was organised by local activists and parties, who want a future state called Republic of Veneto, reminiscent of the sovereign Venetian republic that existed for more than 1,000 years. a focal point for culture, architecture and trade, Venice lost its independence to napoleon in 1797.

The vote has received very little coverage in italy's national media but the organisers said they expected as many as two million people to take part. Moves towards independence often evoke more sympathy in wealthy northern italy, where many resent what they see as the poorer south's waste and corruption. The results will not be known until the end of the week, when the voting ends.

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Baby hatch closed after 100s abandoned

a baby hatch in southern china has been forced to suspend work after 260 infants were left there since January 28th, overwhelming the centre. its director said staff will continue caring for babies already at the welfare home, all of whom suffer from illnesses. it is thought that many parents abandon ill babies because they fear they cannot afford the medical care required. The centre, which also cares for orphans, has 1,000 beds and currently houses 1,121 babies and young people, with another 1,274 in the care of foster families. abandoning children is illegal in china, but the authorities believe that the hatches give the infants a better chance of survival than if they were left in the street. a total of 25 baby hatches have been established in 10 provincial regions. Under china's strict population control policies, most couples have only been allowed to have one child and there is a strong preference for healthy baby boys. in December, the government formally adopted a resolution easing the one-child policy, allowing couples to have two children if either parent is an only child.

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Car ban starts in polluted Paris

hundreds of police started monitoring traffic in Paris on Monday after pollution levels prompted the government to impose major restrictions. Only motorists whose cars had even-numbered registration plates were allowed to drive. On Tuesday, if the restrictions remain in place, it will be the turn of those with oddnumbered plates. Motorcycles are also covered by the ban, which runs from 05:30 to midnight. There are exceptions for electric and hybrid vehicles, and for cars carrying three or more passengers. Those flouting the restrictions will face a small fine although there will be free parking for those with number-plates ending in an even number. Delivery companies are already complaining of lost income. last Friday, public transport was made free of charge for three days in an attempt to encourage people to leave their cars at home. The capital's air quality has been one of the worst on record, French environmental agencies said, rivalling the chinese capital, Beijing – one of the world's most polluted cities.

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Hollywood's Noah epic banned

The Uae, Qatar and Bahrain are among Middle eastern countries banning hollywood epic noah because it breaks islam's taboo of depicting a prophet. "There are scenes that contradict islam and the Bible, so we decided not to show it," Juma al-leem from Uae's national Media centre said. Director Darren aronofsky's film stars Russell crowe as the ark-building Biblical figure. Paramount Pictures recently admitted the movie takes "artistic licence". a separate statement from al-azhar in egypt, one of islam's most revered religious institutions, said it objects to the film because it violates islamic law and could "provoke the feelings of believers". Mohammad Zareef from Pakistan's central Board of Film censors said they tended to steer clear of films with a religious theme, adding: "We haven't seen it yet, but i don't think it can go to cinemas in Pakistan." The film, which cost more than its $125 million to make, received negative reactions following test screenings across the Us.

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President Vladimir Putin told Russia's parliament on Tuesday that Crimea has "always been part of Russia". He was speaking at the Kremlin, where he announced new laws for Crimea to join the Russian Federation and asked MPs to back the move. Mr Putin and Crimea's leaders then signed an agreement formalising the region's absorption into Russia. He said Sunday's referendum had been legal and its results were "more than convincing". "The people of Crimea clearly and convincingly expressed their will – they want to be with Russia," he said, and were no longer prepared to put up with the "historical injustice" of being part of Ukraine.

He criticised Ukraine's post-uprising leaders and those behind the unrest, saying they were "extremists" who had brought chaos. He praised the "courage, bearing and dignity" of Crimeans, and thanked all Russians for their "patriotic feeling". The West, he said, had behaved "irresponsibly" in backing the uprising, and dismissed concerns that Russia might go on to

annex more of Ukraine. On Monday, the EU and US declared the vote illegal and published separate lists of sanctions on Monday. Travel bans and asset freezes have been imposed on government officials and other figures in Russia, Crimea and Ukraine. The US list includes Dmitry Rogozin, a Russian deputy prime minister, Valentina Matviyenko, head of the upper house of the Russian parliament, and Mr Yanukovych. Two of Mr Putin's aides, Vladislav Surkov and Sergei Glazyev, are also targeted. Japan has also announced a set of measures "to

punish Russia for intervening in Ukraine". EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said there was still time to avoid "a negative spiral" in the situation, urging Russia to withdraw its forces from Crimea. Crimea was transferred from Russia to Ukraine while under Soviet rule in 1954 and much of its population is ethnic Russian. The peninsula was taken over by proRussian forces in late February after Ukraine's pro-Moscow President Viktor Yanukovych fled to Russia following months of protests.

Air Canada suspends Venezuela flights

Air Canada has suspended flights to and from Venezuela, citing concerns over security. In a statement, it said: "Due to ongoing civil unrest in Venezuela, Air Canada can no longer ensure the safety of its operation and has suspended flights to Caracas until further notice."

The airline said it would consider resuming operations once the situation in Venezuela had stabilised. It operated three return flights between Toronto and Caracas per week. Twenty-nine people – from both sides of the political divide – have been killed in six weeks of protests

against high inflation, crime and the shortage of many staples in Venezuela.

Several of the international airlines have reduced their operations in recent weeks in Venezuela, but their main grievance has been the government's tight currency controls. International airlines say the government of Nicolas Maduro owes them more than £1.8 billion. Tough foreign currency controls make it difficult for foreign airlines to repatriate money obtained from ticket sales in Venezuela. In January, the Ecuadorean airline Tame

suspended flights to Venezuela, demanding £26 million – one third of the company's yearly revenue – in overdue payments for tickets. Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro said that airlines that reduced their operations in Venezuela would face "severe measures". "The company that leaves the country will not return while we hold power."

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New garden city planned for the Thames estuary A new garden city on the Thames Estuary at Ebbsfleet in Kent will provide Britain with thousands of new homes.

Speaking ahead of the Budget this week, Chancellor George Osborne said a major expansion of house building would help to secure the recovery as the economy continued to gather strength.

Ebbsfleet is on the high speed rail link to the Channel Tunnel and would provide 15,000 homes.

additional four years, providing support for the building of 120,000 homes.

Speaking on the Andrew Marr Show on BBC television, Mr Osborne said: “Britain has got to get building.” He was concerned that families in

good jobs simply cannot afford to buy a house. “I am not, as the Chancellor, prepared to let that rest.”

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Troops pull out of bases

In an operation lasting more than a month three important bases have been closed or handed over to local control in Afghanistan.

Afghan forces are now leading 97 per cent of all security operations and carrying out the bulk of their own training as the UK works toward withdrawing all combat troops by the end of this year. Camp Bastion is now slowly being closed down.

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Ken Clarke’s plea to Scots Former Conservative Chancellor Ken Clark has told the party’s Scottish conference that for emotional reasons, as well as more practical reasons, he wants to see Scotland remain part of the United Kingdom. He said the English, Welsh and Ulstermen do not want to see the Scots leave the union. A keen Europhile, Mr Clarke said the UK Government was leading the way in providing European access to emerging markets in South America and Scotland has already benefited from multimillion dollar engineering contracts from Brazil.

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Investigators are examining the wreckage of the helicopter crash which killed Conservative peer Lord Ballyedmond and three others after the AugustaWestland AW139 came down in thick fog in a ﬁeld near Beccles in Norfolk. Police said the helicopter took oﬀ from Gillingham Hall shortly before the crash. All four on board, including the two pilots, died at the scene. Lord Ballyedmond, from Mayobridge, Co Down, was widely reported to be one of the richest men in Northen Ireland. UK

Banks to make life easier for customers

Britain’s biggest banks have been talking to each other and are now to provide customers with details of their current accounts in a universal format to make it easier for them. It is part of a Government initiative to improve competition, making it easier for customers to choose the best bank for their needs and switch to a new provider if they feel it is appropriate. Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide, Royal Bank of Scotland and Santander have agreed the move with the Treasury. It is the ﬁrst time data will be standardised so customers can properly analyse fees charged and the potential beneﬁts of holding an account. It will make the use of comparison sites on the internet much easier.

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Liverpool grabbed their first victory at Manchester United’s Old Trafford in five years with a 3-0 win in the Barclay’s Premier League to confirm the credibility of their title aspirations. Steven Gerrard scored two penalties and Luis Suarez got the other. United’s Vidic was sent off to make matters worse. The United defence had no answer to the pace of Sturridge and Suarez.

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41-year-old Neil Trotter from Coulsdon in Surrey bought a ‘lucky dip’ lottery ticket last week and at around 10:30 last Friday night he found out he was the winner of £107.9 million on the Euromillions lottery. Neil, a mechanic, told pals at his father’s office that “this time tomorrow, I’ll be a multi-millionaire”. Maybe he had a premonition, maybe he was joking but, either way, Neil and partner Nicky’s life has had a boost most people can only dream of. "I've always thought I'd win big and I'd had a good feeling all week," Mr Trotter said, "On Friday evening we were sitting at home when I checked the time and thought the draw

must have taken place by now. I took out my ticket to check the winning numbers and amazingly, one by one they matched. I told Nicky, my partner, 'I've done it, I've won the lottery'. But she told me to shut up and to stop being an idiot. Apparently I turned white as a sheet and couldn't sit still, I kept walking round the house – I didn't know what to do with myself. I got her to check the numbers with me and she started screaming. Next we called my Dad but he said I was being an idiot too and that I should stop drinking, but I hadn't had a drop." An idiot he may be, who knows, but he’s a very rich idiot if he is!

George’s first big trip Prince William and Catherine, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, will make their first overseas tour with baby George from April 7th25th, when they travel to New Zealand and Australia. Williams' parents, Prince Charles and Diana, went to Australia and New Zealand with William in tow for his first overseas trip at the same age 31 years ago. "It's a tremendously exciting visit," said Miguel Head, Prince William's private secretary. "One or two engagements ... have been identified as times when The Duke and Duchess may bring Prince George along, too." It's likely that after a peek at George getting off the plane in New Zealand

we will have our first look at the growing heir to the throne at a welcome reception for parents at Government House in Wellington. "But George, being a little over 8 months old by the time they travel, I'm sure you will appreciate the couple have to make a final decision about that much closer to the time," Head said. A nanny will travel with the couple and Prince George, along with the rest of their entourage. George has been cared for by a part-time nanny, Jessica Webb, who was Prince William's nanny as a child. The young prince will have a full-time nanny along for this trip as the couple will spend several nights away from him. The Duke and Duchess will travel on scheduled commercial flights to and from London, New Zealand and Australia and will be transported by Australian and New Zealand's Air Force while in both countries. Direct heirs to the throne are not allowed to travel with one another without The

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Queen's permission, which she has given to Prince William so he can travel with his son. Kate's mother is not travelling with the family. William and Kate have been invited by the governments of New Zealand and Australia. "Prince William has no doubt his wife will fall in love with New Zealand and Australia just as much as he has," Head said. "The programme has been tailored to the fact Their Royal Highnesses have a small child with them," a Kensington Palace said. They will be based in three principal locations – Wellington, Sydney and Canberra, and then go back and forth from there. Prince William and Kate will be away from Prince George when they travel to Queenstown in New Zealand and Uluru and Ayers Rock in Australia. "Both William and Kate are very sporty people, which is a big part of life in both New Zealand and Australia, and they are excited to be part of that," Head said.

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Amazingly, travel website TripAdvisor have announced that Rhossili Bay in Swansea, Wales, has made number nine in their users vote for the top beaches in the world and was also crowned the third best beach in Europe. So forget spending loads of money on the Maldives ... Easyjet to the UK will do just as well this year!

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12,000 kilos of hashish intercepted The Guardia Civil intercepted a boat carrying 500 bales of hashish off the Malaga coast last Saturday and proceeded to arrest 15 people in Torrox, Marbella and Mijas over the weekend, based on information they obtained from the crew.

This latest seizure brings the amount of

hashish seized along the coast so far this year to 75 tons. Meanwhile, almost two tons of hashish were washed up on the beaches of Ceuta over a 24-hour period last week.

In all, the Guardia Civil recovered 68 bales weighing 30 kilos each. Several other packets were also found around 10 kilometres further south.

The value of the recovered drugs is estimated to be around €2 million. The origin of the packages was unknown but police suspect they might have fallen off a semi-rigid boat travelling across the Strait of Gibraltar caught in stormy weather.

Drug traffickers often use the strong easterly winds to try to make it across to Spain from northern Morocco. As news of the discoveries spread, the Guardia Civil and the local police army cordoned off some beaches to stop any packages from ending up in the wrong hands. At least one person was arrested for trying to make off with one of the bundles.

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For the ﬁrst time, more than half the buyers of new homes in the province are foreigners, predominantly from Sweden, Belgium and norway, although the British still retain their lead in residential tourism. last year marked the recovery of investments in homes in the province, registering the highest rise in six years – foreigners bought just over 4,640 of the 9,526 new houses and ﬂats that were sold last year.

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Border oﬃcials can now track the ﬂow rate across the frontier thanks to a new and sophisticated system of cameras capable of logging vehicle registration plates. Twelve cameras have been installed in the border area and along devil’s Tower road as part of the gibraltar government’s investment in new frontier infrastructure to comply with the recommendations made by the european commission last november. Some of them are equipped with automatic number plate recognition technology that collects details on individual vehicles for later cross-referencing with other databases.

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The provincial government's tourism department interpreted the Junta de andalucia's silence about plans to build four new golf courses as tacit approval of their being of interest for promoting golf tourism in the province. now, however, the Junta has objected on environmental grounds to the four courses – at la resinera village, in Benahavís; el comendador golf, in alhaurín de la Torre; golf resort las lomas in casarabonela and Finca corvite, in almogía. The promoters plan to appeal against the Junta's decision.

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A delegation from the provincial government's Tourism department are in Moscow to attend Russia's annual International Travel and Tourism Fair (MITT), to follow up the notable rise in the number of tourists from that country last year. Tourism chief Elias Bendodo said that last year's figures "were a record" but pointed out that there was a huge potential for growth in the number of Russian tourists and that it

was the Malaga delegation's objective to capture them. He said it would particularly focus on people aged 25 to 45 with a medium to high purchasing power who mostly come from Moscow or St. Petersburg.

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Magdalena Alvarez has said she will not resign her position as vice president of the European Investment Bank (EIB), because of her alleged involvement in a scandal involving the wrongful assignment of public funds while she was the Junta de Andalucia's finance commissioner.

Investigating Judge Mercedes Alaya has slapped her with a civil bond of €29.5 million to cover her possible liability in the case. Alvarez, who was public works minister in the Socialist administration of José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero,

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said she would appeal the bond. Judge Alaya feels she has enough evidence to suggest that Alvarez should be held accountable for a system that granted public subsidies meant to help struggling companies. Many of the recipients were not eligible for the aid and the judge's investigations have revealed that the labour unions were also involved to some degree. Alvarez was finance commissioner

for three of the 10 years that the judge is investigating in the case, which spans from 2000 to 2010.

She was allegedly in charge of overseeing the

aid fund, which Judge Alaya believes lacked the proper oversight procedures to avoid the kind of abuse that went on over the years. Alaya is investigating 20 current and former officials of the regional government for their involvement in the case.

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y heart always misses a beat when I hear that former Prime Minister Adolfo Suarez is in hospital. He's 82 and suffers from Alzheimer’s and can't even remember that he was once the second most important man in Spain – after King Juan Carlos. This time he's been hospitalised with a respiratory infection, which I hope will turn out to be nothing more than that.

f all the players on Spain's political stage since Franco's death, Suarez is one of my favourites – and an unlikely one at that. Along with many others, I was disappointed when I heard who the king had chosen as prime minister in July 1976. Suarez had been the secretary general of the Movimiento Nacional (National Movement, the only political party allowed in Spain during the dictatorship) for several months by the time Franco died in November 1975, so how could he be expected to turn Spain into a democracy, I wondered. The country’s leading historian, Ricardo de la Cierva, commented: “What an immense mistake!” Another critic said he looked like a floor manager for the big department store, El Corte Ingles.

is detractors claimed he was nothing more than the king’s puppet who would simply read the speeches prepared by Juan Carlos and dance to the king’s tune. The two men were basically in agreement about the drastic steps that had to be taken to restore democracy in Spain, but it was Suarez who had to face the music on a daily basis. Juan Carlos as king had to remain above and apart from the politicians' dirty fighting so it was Suarez who had to stop the bullets, so to speak, in what to many appeared to be the impossible mission of restoring democracy.

uan Carlos knew that despite his Francoist background, Suarez, who was only 43 at the time, was a reformer who could lead the country towards a democratic, parliamentary system without annoying the powerful conservative factions, especially the military. And Suarez was to prove the king right. Within three months of being appointed and with the king’s connivance, Suarez presented a political reform bill to the members of the Cortes (Parliament), all of whom had been appointed by Franco, to introduce universal suffrage and a two-chamber parliament. The Speaker of the Cortes was the King's former mentor, Torcuato Fernandez-Miranda, who rushed the bill through its committee stages to avoid any chance of its being watered down. He also

arranged for the vote on the bill to be broadcast live on radio and television.

hen it was finally put to the vote on November 18th 1976, television viewers watched in amazement as one by one the members of the Cortes – generals and admirals, ex-ministers, bankers and local bigwigs – stood up and endorsed a bill that would put an end to everything they had spent their lives supporting under Franco. In a referendum held on December 15th, 94% voted for the bill and just under 3% voted against it. Franco and his regime were finally and truly dead.

eanwhile, shortly after being appointed prime minister, Suarez granted a partial amnesty to some 400 political prisoners and the repressive Tribunal of Public Order was abolished. In September, the Catalans were allowed to celebrate their national day and the Basque flag was legalised in January 1977. In February that year, the Suarez government legalised political parties, except for the Communist Party, which was legalised by decree on April 7th, 1977. Just a few days earlier, the government had dismantled the Nationalist Movement and re-established the trade unions which had been banned by Franco. It was a formidable record of success which has earned Suarez his place in Spanish history.

uarez and his Union del Centro Democratico (UCD) party won the elections in June 1977 and his government, together with the political parties, then drafted a Constitution which was approved by the Spanish people in a referendum held on December 6th, 1978.

uarez won the next election in 1979 but it was downhill all the way after that. He faced a daily savaging from the Socialist leader of the opposition, Felipe Gonzalez, and there were splits in his own party. He resigned in January 1981 to avoid a military coup that was rumoured to be in the works. Less than a month later a bunch of Guardia Civil invaded Parliament which was choosing the man to take over from Suarez at the time. He was one of the two brave men who remained in their seats, while the rest of the MPs crawled in fear around the floor.

ince then, his detractors have turned into admirers and he consistently comes out on top when the Spanish are asked to rate the PMs they've had since the end of the dictatorship.

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ce always trumps king when it comes to poker, and High Court Judge Santiago Pedraz knows how to play his hand. On Monday, the High Court became the latest institution to expose the Partido Popular (PP) government’s attempts to ignore all the international treaties and conventions, and set its own rules within Spain’s borders. Judge Pedraz invoked the Geneva Convention in his argument to keep investigating the 2003 death of Telecinco cameraman José Couso in Iraq, allegedly at the hands of US troops. The investigating judge said in a writ that he could not give up the case based on the government’s recent modification to the Judicial Powers Act in which the PP has restricted the courts from carrying out international inquires based on the universal justice doctrine. That powerful concept, which once put Spain at the forefront of human rights causes when High Court Judge Baltazar Garzón used it to try to prosecute Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet in 1998, has recently created diplomatic problems for Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.

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ccording to Pedraz, the Geneva Convention allows courts and national governments to do all they can to seek justice and protect their civilians in times of war in other parts of the globe. The convention trumps any national law that tries to circumvent it, as the PP has been trying to do in a host of other cases so as not to cause embarrassment for the Spanish government. But the Rajoy administration is making its own bed by blatantly ignoring decades of global diplomacy and jurisprudence stemming from the scores of treaties and conventions past Spanish governments have signed at the international level.

ast year, a United Nations factfinding team reminded the Rajoy administration that it must follow through with its international obligations by helping the families of the victims and survivors of the Franco regime to find their loved ones who were summarily executed and buried in common graves. To date, the PP

government has ignored those calls but the UN panel has already presented its findings to the entire body, which will be examining Spain’s non-compliance in the coming months.

hanges made to the universal jurisdiction doctrines are just other examples how the Rajoy administration has been trying to tweak national laws at its own convenience for both economic and ideological purposes. The entire reform was pushed forward after China issued dire warnings that Spain had much more to lose in terms of economic investments than Beijing if the High Court didn’t rescind arrest warrants issued for former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, ex-Prime Minister Li Peng and three other high-ranking former officials of the Chinese Communist Party for alleged crimes against humanity in Tibet.

nder the new rules, judges will only be able to open investigations against a suspected human rights violator if the defendant "is Spanish or a foreigner who frequently resides in Spain," or who is currently in the country and Spanish authorities have refused to allow their extradition. Changes made by the Socialists, who were also under pressure from the US government to drop the Couso case, allowed for investigations to get underway if the victim was a Spaniard. In the Tibetan case, the Buddhist monk who filed the complaint with the High Court has Spanish nationality.

here are a host of other human rights abuse cases before the High Court that are worthy of investigation, regardless of whether they meet the PP government’s own criteria. The Socialists have vowed to challenge the restrictions to the universal justice code, which were passed last month after a heated debate in Parliament, before the Constitutional Court. And if the top court doesn’t resolve the issue before the Socialists win back government, the opposition has promised to change back this law and the proposed abortion reform, which will go to Parliament in June. But unfortunately, this see-sawing of legislation will continue to keep Spain on the list of nations seen by the international community as unwilling to modernise their political standards and which are the least serious in their attempts to rally investor confidence.

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Table sale and coffee morning Did you know that nearly a third of the people living in Estepona are from foreign parts? Some live here permanently and others come and go for shorter periods during the year. Another third are Spanish but live in other parts of Spain and have second homes here. The remaining third are Spanish who live here permanently. It is important that those living here have a voice in the community. To that end an official organisation was formed and approved by the Junta de Andalucia with registration no. 7182. This is the official Foreign Residents’ Association in Estepona, which is non political and non profit making. It is known as AREME for short.

Every foreign resident in Estepona should consider joining the organisation, so that they can become a large enough group to speak with authority to the Town Hall, the police and other important public institutions and organisations on behalf of all foreigners living or working in the Estepona area. The cost of joining AREME is only ONE EURO a year. It is not expensive – so please join them!

Application forms can be obtained from The Tourist Office in the port of Estepona or by email from Ray Oldfield (rayoldfield@gmail.com) or Chris Rawlinson (dr_c_rawlinson@hotmail. com) or you can join at any meeting. Every three months the AREME committee meet with the Councillor for Tourism and Foreign Residents, together with other organisations from Estepona where they make representation to the Town Hall about matters of importance to everyone. It was through the organisation that the local buses were restored. AREME also has bimonthly Forums at The Palacio de Congresos, where specialist speakers give information about matters of importance to members. Last month members had a ‘cook-in’ by Spanish cookery teachers.

AREME usually holds a monthly ‘Table Sale and Coffee Morning’ to raise money for local charities from the rental of the table spaces. The next coffee morning and table sale will be held at Estepona Palacio de Congresos in the foyer – the Mayor has kindly given permission for AREME to use this venue

regularly in future.

The date will be Saturday March 29th from 11.00am to 2.00pm.

There is plenty of parking at the back of the Palacio – so no long walks to get to the venue.

Many bargains can be obtained at the table sales. You can buy yourself scrumptious homemade cakes, oriental delicacies, bread and the odd pot of jam, marmalade or pickle. You can also buy bargain nearly new second hand clothes, bric a brac, home made articles, cards, toys and many other interesting items from around the world.

Tell all your friends and acquaintances about AREME and about the coffee mornings and table sales. Go along, have a cup of tea ,coffee or a soft drink; look around the tables, meet some of the members and see for yourself. Most importantly JOIN the Association which will be to YOUR advantage in the future.

A member of the Committee will be on hand to help you fill in the application form so you can both join/renew and obtain your membership card at the meeting.

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Gibraltar Qualifying Non-UK Pension Schemes (QNUPS) now confirmed The Gibraltar Association of Pension Fund Administrators (GAPFA) once again welcomes the further initiatives taken by the Gibraltar Government to encourage international pensions to be administered by Gibraltar regulated Trustees.

QNUPS enable additional contributions to be made to pension schemes by both non-UK and UK residents as part of further overall pension planning. A number of advantages arise in forming a QNUPS and transferring pensions to a Gibraltar QROPS. Steven Knight, Chairman of GAPFA stated that “the

introduction of specific QNUPS legislation is a very welcome addition to the Gibraltar pension sector and based on current UK legislation provides absolute clarity over the use and taxation exposure of assets held by a Gibraltar QNUPS”. It is anticipated that legislation will be passed very shortly to ensure that the Gibraltar legislation is complete regarding QNUPS. Gibraltar itself levies no Inheritance Tax, Wealth Tax or Capital Gains Tax on pensions held. Apart from the proposed 2.5% due on distribution, the only taxes that may be due are those that would apply to residents of other countries. For payments

that have arisen from former UK residents, a QNUPS is expressly exempted from UK Inheritance Tax under Statutory Instrument No 51 (2010).

Whilst specific guidance should be obtained in all cases, Gibraltar is increasingly being found to be a leading location to place pensions. Over the past year the number of company members of GAPFA has risen to thirteen.

A considerable number of pensions have now been transferred to Gibraltar, with the ultimate pension members being based throughout the world.

Brits coming to the Costa to buy this Spring British people hunting for an overseas property are being advised to plan their spring viewing trip now, in order to secure decent time with their preferred agents in a season gearing up to be a busy one.

“Feedback from overseas estate agencies already indicates a surge in interest in British buyers in 2014 compared to last year, which means a hike in the number of

people doing viewing trips”, said Richard Way, Editor at The Overseas Guides Company.

“Springtime, in particular around Easter, is a popular period to hunt for property on the Continent – it’s warming up but not unbearably hot, resorts are coming to life but not crowded like in peak season. Flights and accommodation tend to be cheaper than the summer

season too. And if a buyer needs to return to continue their search, perhaps more than once, or to complete a sale, they have plenty of time to do so before the end of the year. Buyers with flexibility should avoid school holiday times altogether – and if possible, it is advisable to visit a property in and out of season, to get a yearround feel for the place”, concluded Mr Way.

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Costa del Sol Community is the name of a new programme that is going to be a weekly feature on the RTV 340, Mijas Television and it is 60 minutes packed with fun and entertainment. This new programme will be part of the Friday afternoon International Section that starts with the weekly interview with the Mayor of Mijas, Angel Nozal, at 4:30pm, followed by the daily Mijas International programme conducted by Karen Mcmahou and Gaby Rey who keep everyone up to date with local news, events and interesting interviews with local personalities. Costa del Sol Community can be seen every Friday at 5:30pm.

The new show was launched last Friday the 14th of March and will be covering subjects such as: health, beauty, fashion, social life, golf, gastronomy and wine. The programme will be presented by Luisa Machen. In the first programme three of the most important editors of the English Newspapers, Kym Wickham from The News, Liz Parry from Sur in English and Suzan Davenport from The Costa del Sol News, were interviewed. Award winning special effects make-up artist Irma de La Guarda also visited the Costa del Sol Community set and did “live” a spectacular fantasy makeup. They showed the

An adult British passport issued overseas at £147.86 is still one of the more expensive passports going. Admittedly it is a jolly fine passport that belongs to the Queen and is valid for a respectable ten years, whereas some European passports only last for five. The price is keenly regulated by the British Treasury and had previously reflected the cost of maintaining passport offices and office personnel overseas.

Northern Ireland. The next change was the name, from IPS (Identity and Passport Service) to HMPO (Her Majesty's Passport Office) an altogether far more British name for the same institution – as you'd expect from a Conservative led coalition government, IPS being the out of fashion Labour term.

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viewers how to pair hand bags with shoes and jewellery to the latest fashion and the cameras have also visited the kitchens of Kati Schiff, one of Andalucía’s most important pastry chefs. There was a fashion show with the latest fantasy party dresses for this Spring. And

last but not least CDS Community visited the Luxury VIP event “The Social Connection” to speak to Theresa Bernabé, world specialist in luxury items. This weekly programme is new for the English speaking community and is definitely one not to be missed!

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Puppy training

Little 9-week-old Harley, Anna’s new Beauceron came to see us this week. New puppy owners should anticipate two kinds of expenses – veterinary expenses and damages caused by the puppy's destructiveness in the first year! They need watching as much as a human baby. My Boy Boy chewed through the cables of my Satellite system, every elbow and leg on our garden furniture and any item we left lying around. Today I recommend all dogs be left in a crate when unsupervised. Some folk do not like the look of crates, they think of them as prisons, but this is a myth, they are essential. Some owners try keep their pups out of trouble by keeping the dog on a leash and attaching it to themselves, rather like baby reins. Baby gates are another excellent idea. Wherever you live your success as a dog owner depends on your ability to accept the frustrations of puppy raising with a smile on your face and the willingness to give your puppy time. If you are able to commit to this, you will receive this back tenfold. If you do not have the time to train it then a puppy is not for you. By the age of 4/5 months pups should be able to walk to heel, sit, stay and come when called. I know of owners that have dogs of one or two years that jump up on them and tug them along the street.

Celia says

Should you add a new cat to your existing cats? Your responsibility should be primarily for the cat or cats

already in your care. Think hard before asking a very elderly cat to put up with a new companion. Kittens may be accepted better than an adult cat, but kittens often pounce on and pester old cats. Some old cats will mother a kitten; others (like my eight-year-old) definitely won't! A very energetic kitten can make an old cat’s life a misery. It can take months and months for harmony and sometimes the cats will never be friends. An introduction takes at least a month – don’t hurry it. Cats which are used to a multicat household will be less upset than a cat which has lived alone. A male female mix is probably better than all female. Be careful about accepting the local stray into your home. Ask yourself if an existing cat should have to put up with a former stray, who may bully her/him. Also think about checking for FIV, the cats AIDS equivalent, before final acceptance.

Anna says

‘Harley and I’ The adventure started with a trip through Europe to pick little Harley up in Slovenia. Once we got there and saw him there was no doubt, he was worth every kilometre. Harley is a nineweek-old Beauceron boy and is a harlequin. (If you aren’t familiar with Beauceron puppies look at the picture above.) He is from a Slovenian kennel who had a questionnaire as long as my arm for us to fill out and wanted references in order to let us have him. A breeder who really cares. Socialisation started straight away with travelling back home to Spain. Now it is so important for me not to be lazy and introduce him to our world. It started with a visit to the TRE studio in San Pedro where he met the team. During the weeks to come I will tell you what we do, to make sure that Harley grows up to be an amazing dog like David’s Boy Boy.

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The Foreigners Department of the Mijas Town Hall are organising a Friendship Day with the United Kingdom for the 10th of May in Mijas Village. This is part of a series of friendship days, some of which have already taken place such as Sweden, Germany, Finland, etc. Each of these events has been very successful. If you would like a stand at the Mijas Friendship Day with the United Kingdom, and have typical products either of England, Wales,

Ireland or Scotland or have a British business on the Costa del Sol related to these countries or a British performance of music and/or dance, please contact the Mijas Foreigners Department before the 15th of April 2014 to reserve your stand. The department is offering stands free of charge for charities and a symbolic amount of €20 for British businesses. For more information contact the department on frd@mijas.es or call them on 952 58 90 10.

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Ladies’ T.I.M.S. fills the Theatre Lunch

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Thursday 20th

Rob and Dave - Comedy vocals

Friday 21st

Jason Luis - male vocalist - swing, rock n’ roll, soul

Saturday 22nd Tribute to The King by Stelvis. Great Elvis tribute show Sunday 23rd

Explosion - vocal duo with the soulful sounds of Motown and more

Monday 24th & Tuesday 25th

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A Ladies Lunch in aid of the animal charity CHAIN has been arranged at Venta Los Arcos on the Coin to Cartama road for this Friday, 21st March starting at 1:30pm.

The planned speaker for this event is Linda, who is a highly qualified beautician, plus there will be a couple of stalls selling goodies for the ladies.

The event costs just €8 per person which includes a three-course meal plus cava on arrival. For further information and to book your place call Jo on 696 430 160, have a great afternoon out and enjoy listening to a great speaker.

The recent performance at the Salón Varietés Theatre in Fuengirola by T.I.M.S (The International Music Society) was a big hit with the audience. The programme titled “Music to Welcome Spring”, in keeping with the T.I.M.S maxim “Music for all tastes”, featured a broad cross section of popular songs.

Thirty-one voices, singing in co-ordinated harmony, delivered a very enjoyable mix of twenty songs including five solos. Songs ranged from Abba's “Super Trooper” to John Rutters “Look at the World” by way of Georges Bizet's “Serenade” and

“Speed Your Journey” by Giuseppe Verdi plus two classical piano solos from the T.I.M.S talented and professionally trained piano accompanist Christine Langley- Wallner.

Perhaps the recent demise of television as we once knew it, contributed to the almost 100 % sellout, as practically every seat in the theatre was taken. To paraphrase one of the theatre ushers – this is becoming the norm, people seem to have a new need for live music and performances. Either way, fans of T.I.M.S and the Fuengirola Theatre can expect many more enjoyable evenings before

the summer break.

T.I.M.S’s next choral performance will be at The Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre in Fuengirola on Friday 9th May at 7.00 pm. For more information about becoming part of the choir and general information on T.I.M.S and their popular choral performances please contact Gilly Bareford on 952 573 983 / 654 891 790, email her at gilly.bareford@hotmail.co. uk or visit www.timschoir.org. By Pete Woodall Woody's Los Boliches

U3A talk next Wednesday The latest in the line of U3A Costa del Sol’s Talks will be held on Wednesday 26th March, from 11.00am to 12.30pm.

The speaker will be Peter Pearson.

This talk examines the life of Miguel Cervantes Saavedra, usually called just Miguel de Cervantes and his roles as soldier, servant, slave and writer.

The talk is free to members. Visitors are welcome at a charge of 5€.

The title of the lecture is “Miguel Cervantes Saavedra”.

All talks are held in the Reference Library at Lux Mundi, Calle Nueva 3, Fuengirola

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It’s a very busy time for TAPAS (The Andalucian Performing Arts Society) starting with this year’s great TAPAS Spring Bake-off and Fair that will be taking place on Saturday March 29th from noon until 2pm. Last year’s fair was extremely successful with some wonderful cake creations being judged. This year judging will take place at 12:45pm, and you will be able to buy cakes to take home afterwards. Cup cakes, sponge cakes, tray bakes etc are all

allowed, so this should be a wonderfully indulgent afternoon again! Entry is €2 and includes a cuppa and biscuit. Stalls and cake entries must be in by Monday 24th March. For more information on how to enter your cakes or to book a place for your stall please email Liz at info@tapassociety.com

This month’s play reading evening from THESPA (The English Speaking Players Association) is a bumper affair as it’s also the association’s 35th birthday this month! Founded in 1979 it was the only one of its kind on the Costa del Sol with productions being staged in hotel ballrooms, nightclubs etc but they eventually negotiated the lease of a disused cinema known as the Salon Varietes in Fuengirola. Since then, they have in more recent times held their evenings at the

Masonic Centre under Edificio Las Bouganvilleas in Los Boliches on the last Wednesday of the month from September to June. Next Wednesday, 26th March, they will present Eric Chappell’s comedy, ‘On Father’s Day’. Starting at 7pm for 7:30, a three-course meal will be served during the interval. Reservations are essential so book your tickets by calling 952 451 113 or email annellis65@hotmail.com and enjoy a good night out.

Next in the pipeline is one of their ever-popular comedies. This time they will be performing ‘Tons

Of Money’ by Will Evans and Arthur Valentine, adapted by Alan Aykbourn and directed by Leroy Lingwood. Performance dates are Friday and Saturday, 25th and 26th April at 8pm, and Sunday 27th matinée at 4pm. Tickets are €9 available from the Box Office on 635 293 714 or from Buyrite Supermarket and One Stop La Trocha that are both in Coin or Papeleria Cristina in Alhaurin el Grande.

Last but not least and just a little way in advance, TAPAS are holding a ‘Help for Heroes’ entertainment evening in July. Auditions for this show are being held at Los Arcos on Monday March 31st at 6:45pm. For more information email Liz at info@tapassociety.com or look at their website www.tapassociety.com All of these events and the audions are being held at the Los Arcos venta at km 6 on the A7059 Coin to Cartama road.

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Casa Kon Tiki Productions “An Oscar Winning Carvery” Cast:

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American Hustle

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Release date: March 18th

Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams

Irving Rosenfeld is a suave con man living in 1970’s New Jersey.

Nothing is off limits for his fast fingers and silver tongue – not money, jewels or even the equal attention of two beautiful women, his wife and his partner-in-crime. He finds his game challenged, however, when a rogue FBI agent

enlists his help to conquer the seedy underbelly of New Jersey politics.

Between the mafia and corrupt mayors, Rosenfeld is forced to consider the possibility that he's in way over his head ... especially when his crazy, chaotic wife, tired of sitting at home and watching all the fun

Frozen

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Labor Day Directed by Jason Reitman Starring: Josh Brolin, Kate Winslet, Gattlin Griffith

But it’s very tough for the sensitive boy, who is at that rites-of-passage age where he is dealing with all the pangs of adolescence and having to cope himself with the departure of his father. The pair are very close, and their relationship is tested and changed forever while out shopping by a chance meeting with the intimidating Frank Chambers (Brolin), and the three lives collide in the most unexpected way.

Frank clearly needs help, and convinces the pair to take him into their home over the Labor Day weekend. But they have no idea they are walking into a hostage situation with an escaped felon. He

Release date: March 18th

Directors: Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee Voices of: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff

Perpetually hopeful and brave Anna enlists the aid of a rugged mountain man named Kristoff to go on an epic quest to find her sister Elsa, who has trapped the kingdom in endless winter. Elsa was born with the rare ability to create snow, and this is a gift that has burdened her throughout her life. Perhaps if the sisters reunite, she will be able to better control her

Thirteen-year-old Henry Wheeler (Griffith) has taken on the mantle of man of the house, and is supporting his depressed mother Adele (Winslett) as she struggles to come to terms now her husband has left the family home.

from the outside, decides to make a move of her own.

abilities. Joining Anna and Kristoff are Kristoff´s loyal pet reindeer, Sven, and a comical talking snowman named Olaf. The prospect of squaring off against Elsa is daunting enough, but they must face many challenges before they even encounter her.

The two will have to learn how to work

together, and in the process, romance may blossom.

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

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demands to stay at the house until night-time, when he will make a bid for freedom. But as the day goes by, he reveals an unexpected tender side to his nature, and comforts Adele, teaches her and her son to bake peach pies, and the threesome form a bizarre family unit.

The movie pulls together a love story, a redemption plot and a coming of age drama which is narrated by the grown up Henry using the voice of Tobey Maguire.

Winslet is at a her dramatic best as the sad and disillusioned housewife who finds new meaning when Frank (an excellent performance by Brolin) enters her life. The chemistry between the lead actors keeps the show on the road, and although the movie has had mixed critical reviews, with some finding the plot overwhelmingly cheesy, while others commend it for being a skilfully done oldfashioned drama.

Release date: March 18th

Director: Justin Chadwick Starring: Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge A biographical look at the life of Nelson Mandela, closely following his autobiography of the same name.

From his humble beginning in the village of Mvezo in Umtata, South Africa to his law education at the University of Witwatersrand and eventual involvement in the Apartheid movement, the portrayal of his life remains true to both

historical events and his deeply held ideals.

Mandela's actions to end the injustices of the Apartheid movement lead to a charge of inciting rebellion against the government of South Africa.

After a moving defense of human freedom during his court trial, Mandela is incarcerated for a term that will stretch into

decades and lead to his worldwide fame as a champion of human rights.

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This week you find yourself with additional energy and strength to get most things underway, you will get some kind of clarification and this will give you a solid plan for the future. There will still be challenges ahead but there are opportunities that will be revealed within them. This is a speedy week but refuse to be bullied into doing anything before you feel you are ready.

Your overall aim for the moment is to level and free up your life so that you have minimal concerns or worries, then you will be able to focus on your plans or on the things that mean the most to you. This is also an excellent time to focus on your romantic relationship and if you are single there is likely to be someone entering your circle which is of interest.

Knowing who to contact and when to do it is the key this week, it is all about timing and order, the great thing is your instincts are right on the ball, so if you feel something is right then it probably is. Expect some form of communication that will give you the leverage you need and stay open to all things. Keep it all clear and uncomplicated and the facts will speak for themselves. You are only interested in targeting what really counts this week, it is all about prioritising your workload and your personal ambitions. Also do not be too spontaneous with the things you say, in other words think before you speak, as you could reveal too much or something that has been said to you in confidence. You may at last get some reminder of what you are really worth perhaps in the form of remuneration. Expect the unexpected this week this could be especially true if you had resigned yourself that one door was totally closed to you. Anything can happen in the realm of your relationships, old connections can get a re-birth, communications pick up and things are said that you thought you would never hear. A third party may propose an idea that you could profit from in the future. Be open to consider various options that are thrown your way but always read the small print. The problem is you want to go direct, you want to take the direct and quickest path to where you want to be and unfortunately it feels as if you are being sent around the houses lately. To get moving on anything this week may prove frustrating, by the weekend, however, you will be able to sort out many of the worries that have been building up. Keep in touch with friends and family that can help cheer you along as the answer is on the horizon and all will be well.

Kym’s Kitchen ...you don’t have to be a chef!

At last the winter may be over – and there is a Spring flavour in every bite of this savoury bake.

Asparagus, sundried tomato & olive loaf Ingredients:

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100ml olive oil, plus extra for greasing • 250g asparagus spears, each cut into 3 pieces • 200g self-raising flour • 1 tbsp thyme leaves • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten • 100ml milk • handful pitted black olives

• 100g sundried tomatoes, roughly chopped • 100g Gruyère or similar cheese, grated

Directions 1. Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Oil and line the base of a loaf tin (approx 22 x 10 x 5cm) with baking paper. Cook the asparagus in boiling, salted water for 2 mins, drain, then cool quickly under cold running water. Pat dry. 2. Mix the flour and thyme with seasoning in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre, then add the eggs, milk and oil, stirring all the time to draw the flour into the centre. Beat for 1 min to make a

smooth batter. 3. Reserve five asparagus tips and a few olives. Add the remaining asparagus, tomatoes, olives and two-thirds of the cheese to the batter. Pour into the tin, then put the reserved asparagus and olives on top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 35-40 mins until the cake feels firm to the touch and is golden and crusty on top. Cool in the tin for 5 mins, then turn out and cool on a wire rack.

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An old resentment is put to rest and as this occurs a new road opens up for you. At the moment you are functioning on all cylinders and it is easy for you to think way ahead of the game, all it takes is one idea to change a whole scenario. Your confidence receives a boost and this will help you reach to greater heights with the ability to have an influence over others. Pay attention to your dreams September 23rd - at the moment as they are likely to be quite vivid. October 22nd

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Dear Sue,

I am a 61 year old woman and have had a facelift – a MAC facelift to be precise – three weeks ago. I have started wearing mascara and get that off with cleanser which I am happy with, but I would like your opinion on using a good cleanser and moisturiser on my face. Obviously I am still quite swollen and have a fare bit of discomfort, but that I have been assured is perfectly normal and will only show the end results in about six months.I have started using factor 50

sunblock after many years of using nothing and now feel that I must look after my new face as best I can. I look forward to hearing from you. Barbara, Marbella Dear Barbara,

Congratulations! What a lucky position to be in, you have turned back the clock back a few years and have the opportunity to start afresh.

Firstly if you are still swollen from the surgery the best way to get rid of that is with manual

lymphatic drainage massage. (This should have been recommended to you by your surgeon.) Clients can visit my salon by appointment and we can help you with this as it is a specialised treatment. The sun protection you are using is just what I suggest. Apply every morning as part of your new routine and be sure to carry sun cream in your handbag as if you get caught in the sun it should be applied every couple of hours. This is particularly important where there are scars as keeping them from the sun ensures they fade quickly and leave hardly a trace. As lotions are difficult

to keep in a bottle in our handbags I suggest a sun stick. Guinot have one that I stock. You just unscrew and use it then seal it up so there is no risk of sun cream leaking all over your valuables. I would recommend a fairly light rejuvenating cream or serum for your skin. It would be better to see you to advise you on which, but generally after surgery a rejuvenating cream/serum is the most suitable.

linked with higher body mass index and higher odds of obesity. The researchers said the average person encounters 32 takeaway restaurants around their home, workplace and travelling between the two.

exposure and obesity. Researchers at Columbia University, New York, said their study of on schoolchildren indicated that children in neighbourhoods with a lot of fast-food restaurants were slimmer. They said: "Instead of restricting takeaway food, we should seek to transform it." "Healthy takeaway food should not only be

Around your eyes I would recommend a gel for the first few weeks and also a neck cream to help keep the work done by your

surgeon looking its best for as long as possible. The more you care for your skin the longer the results will last. Dear Sue,

Is it necessary to use a separate sunscreen for my face? Sheila, Mijas Costa Dear Sheila,

The skin on your face is more delicate than other areas if your body, so it is vital to add sunscreen to your daily facial skincare routine. This should be

applied at least half an hour before heading out in the sun. Good sunscreen specifically formulated for the face will incorporate protection against pigmentation and an uneven build-up of melanin. (When this happens the complexion will look muddy.) If you have any questions for Calvin or Sue, you can contact them on email – Calvin, calton1@hotmail .co.uk and Sue’s email is aniathome05 @gmail.com. If you don’t have time to email you can phone on 633 733 374 (Calvin) or 952 473 681 (Sue).

Takeaway clampdown to combat obesity' Restricting the number of fast-food outlets around offices and homes could help combat the obesity epidemic, researchers at Cambridge University have said, after finding that exposure to too many pizza and fried-food outlets can nearly double the chances of obesity. They tracked more than 5,000 adults born in Cambridgeshire between

1950 and 1975, looking at workers' consumption of takeaway food – including hamburgers, pizza, fried food and chips – at home, work and on their commute. Even after allowing for factors known to influence obesity, such as education, income and smoking, they found that greater access to takeaway food was

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available, it should be as visible, tasty, and cheap as unhealthy food." They added: "It is difficult now to imagine a world in which broccoli rivals chips at the takeaway counter, but small steps in this direction are already being taken." In the past decade in the UK, spending on food eaten outside the home has increased by 29%.

A spokesman for the British Heart Foundation,

which helped fund the study, said: "We already know that people are spending more than ever on takeaways and food eaten away from home, and that these foods are often less healthy than the meals we make ourselves.

"While this study can't prove someone's local environment can cause them to become obese, it's vital we have the tools to make healthy choices when eating takeaways or food in a restaurant."

Skin-tight suits for astronauts Researchers at King's College London have developed a skin-tight spacesuit to try to stop astronauts' spines expanding. They hope the lightweight elastic material will mimic the force of gravity on the body. Astronauts' spines can lengthen by up to 3in with no gravity to compress the bones, painfully pulling on muscles and nerves. As astronauts' bones and muscles do less work to keep them upright once they experience weightlessness, they can also start to waste away. All these factors can make them more likely to

experience long-term back and other health problems on return to Earth. The researchers said these issues are likely to pose an even greater challenge on extended missions such as proposed journeys to Mars.

European Space Agency astronaut Andreas Mogensen will be the first to wear the suit in space during his mission in 2015. And if the space suit is given the nod of approval on that mission, UK astronaut Tim Peake could wear the suit on his mission to the international space station later that year.

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Jagger shocked over L’Wren’s suicide The Rolling Stones have cancelled the first date of their Australian tour

… the former model and fashion designer was apparently suffering from depression.

Fashion designer L’Wren Scott was found dead by her assistant, she had apparently taken her own life, however no note has been found as yet. Her assistant stated that she received a texted message from Scott 90 minutes earlier asking her to come to her Manhattan apartment without specifying why. Police said there was no sign of foul play, however reports are coming to light that Scott was suffering from depression and had signs of self harm, only weeks before her apparent suicide. Other reports

claim that Scott was in debt of over $6 million and that her clothes line was failing. Jagger, 70, said through a spokesperson he was "completely shocked and devastated" upon hearing the news.

On Monday, The New York Post published an article stating that the couple had split earlier this year. Jagger denies the Post’s allegations, saying that they are “horrible and inaccurate”, a spokesman said: “The story in the New York Post regarding a split

between Mick Jagger and L’Wren Scott is 100 per cent untrue. There is absolutely no basis in fact to this story. It is a horrible and inaccurate piece of gossip during this very tragic time for Mick.” The news of Scott's death stunned friends, clients and fellow designers. Hollywood star Nicole Kidman, a friend of 25 years, was "heartbroken and in shock right now and unable to say anything". The Rolling Stones had been due to kick off a sixconcert Australia and

New Zealand leg of their world tour on Wednesday in Perth in western Australia. But the group's Australian publicist on Tuesday said the concert would not be going ahead. Frontier Touring declined to comment on whether Jagger and other band members were planning to return to the United States or whether other Australian concerts would be affected. "No further information is available at this time, ticket holders are asked to hold on to their tickets until a further update is available," Frontier Touring said in a statement.

A Star is born on Titchmarch quits show Hollywood Boulevard Alan Titchmarsh is quitting his long-running chat show. The TV gardener, 64, wants to pursue new projects after seven years fronting the ITV daytime series. His final chat show will be

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broadcast at the end of this year. He said in a statement: "I've thoroughly enjoyed my years at the helm of The Alan Titchmarsh Show but I feel the time has come to move on. With some

exciting new projects ahead, I'm looking forward to continuing to work with ITV." Alan will still front Love Your Garden and is expected to present Britain's Best Garden for ITV.

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International Medium Crystal Clear Anne Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The British actress is best known for her role in the 1997 film “Titanic”.

Winslet's name is the 2,520th to be added to the Hollywood Boulevard. Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies, Ana Martinez, said of the new addition: "We are so happy

that Kate Winslet will be here on our famous Boulevard of dreams receiving her welldeserved star." "We've seen Kate shine in her roles and fans around the world have been anxiously waiting for this special day to come."

The 38-year-old, who won the Academy Award for best actress in 2009 for

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Butterfly on a Wheel Thriller (2007). A couple expect a ransom demand when their daughter is kidnapped – but the mysterious criminal responsible is not interested in money. Instead, the kidnapper insists they obey his every instruction over the next 24 hours, forcing them into a course of action that will destroy their ordered, comfortable lives. And the ﬁnal task is the most horriﬁc of all. Thriller, starring Pierce Brosnan, Gerard Butler and Maria Bello.

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6:00am Daybreak 8:30am Lorraine 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 12:15pm Budget 2014 An ITV News Special 1:55pm ITV News London 2:00pm Auf Wiedersehen My Pet 3:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 3:59pm ITV London Weather 4:00pm Tipping Point 5:00pm The Chase 6:00pm ITV News London 6:30pm ITV News and Weather 7:00pm Emmerdale

7:30pm Coronation Street 8:00pm You Saw Them Here First 9:00pm Law & Order: UK 10:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 10:30pm ITV News London 10:35pm On Assignment 11:10pm Harry's South Pole Heroes 12:10am Jackpot247 3:00am Columbo: Negative Reaction 4:35am ITV Nightscreen

7:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 8:00pm The School That Rocks 9:00pm Who Needs Ibiza? The Great British Holiday 10:00pm Bad Education 10:30pm Impractical Jokers 11:00pm Family Guy

11:45pm American Dad! 12:10am American Dad! 12:30am Who Needs Ibiza? The Great British Holiday 1:30am Impractical Jokers 2:00am Prostitution: What's the Harm? 3:00am Bad Education 3:30am Pramface

6:00am Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food 6:30am Homes Under the Hammer 7:30am Rip Off Britain: Food 8:15am Wanted Down fri, Mar 21st 11:10pm Under fiLM 9:00am Inside the Animal Mind 10:00am Food & Drink 10:30am See Hear Married couple Frank and April Wheeler live a 11:00am BBC News picture-perfect life on the surface, but in truth are 11:30am The Budget growing frustrated with their lot and feel stifled by 2014 3:00pm Coast their situation. When April suggests the family 3:25pm Bergerac moves to France to start a new life, Frank is 4:15pm 'Allo 'Allo! persuaded it is a good idea, though when he is 4:45pm 'Allo 'Allo! offered a stable job with a lucrative pay packet he 5:15pm Vintage Antiques changes his mind. Sam Mendes' 1950s-set drama, Roadshow starring Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael 6:00pm Revenge of the Egghead Shannon and Kathy Bates.

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A former CIA agent and an ex-MI6 officer find their romantic past catching up with them as they go head to head working in counterintelligence for multinational corporations. As they try to outmanoeuvre each other to gain information about a lucrative product, they have difficulty maintaining a professional focus amid the sexual tension. Thriller, starring Julia Roberts, Clive Owen, Tom Wilkinson and Paul Giamatti.

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Romance (2005). A doomed love aﬀair between two Wyoming cowboys develops over the course of 20 years. The relationship begins when they are hired to herd sheep on a remote mountain in the 1960s, and though they go their separate ways and try to settle down to married life, they are unable to overcome their desire for each other and continue to meet in secret. Ang Lee's drama, starring Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal,

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6:30pm Sport Relief's Top Dog 7:00pm Antiques Road Trip 8:00pm Collectaholics 9:00pm Line of Duty 10:00pm W1A 10:30pm Newsnight 11:20pm An Hour to Save Your Life 12:20am See Hear 12:50am The Great Sport Relief Bake Oﬀ 1:50am This Is BBC Two 4:00am Schools - Science Britannica

5:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Hollyoaks 7:00pm Channel 4 News 7:55pm The Political Slot 8:00pm Secret Eaters 9:00pm Peter Kay Live at the Bolton Albert Halls 10:00pm First Dates 10:55pm Embarrassing Bodies Down Under 12:00am Random Acts 12:05am MOViE: Brokeback Mountain 2:20am Bigger Than Life 4:00am Location, Location, Location

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6:00pm BBC News 6:30pm Regional News Programmes 7:00pm The One Show 7:30pm EastEnders 8:00pm Holiday Hit Squad 9:00pm Davina: Beyond Breaking Point 10:00pm BBC News 10:25pm Regional News and Weather 10:35pm Question Time 11:35pm This Week 12:20am Skiing Weatherview 12:25am BBC News

The intrepid reporter explores diﬀerent aspects of Los Angeles, beginning by meeting the characters whose lives revolve around the city's neglected and feral dogs. He goes on patrol with a man on a mission to rescue some of the thousands of stray and ferocious pit bulls roaming the streets and meets hard-pressed staﬀ at LA's largest animal shelter. Louis also encounters training gurus who claim to be able to take the ghetto out of the dog once it has been removed from that environment.

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5:15pm Pointless Celebrities - Sport Relief 2014 6:00pm BBC News 6:30pm Regional News Programmes 7:00pm Sport Relief 2014 10:00pm BBC News 10:25pm Regional News and Weather 10:35pm Sport Relief 2014 1:00am EastEnders 2:30am Weatherview 2:35am BBC News

5:15pm Vintage Antiques Roadshow 6:00pm Revenge of the Egghead 6:30pm Sport Relief's Top Dog 7:00pm Antiques Road Trip 8:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure 9:00pm Turks & Caicos 10:35pm Newsnight 11:20pm Weather 11:25pm The Restaurant Man 12:25am A Week in A&E: Condition Critical? Panorama 12:55am The Great Sport Relief Bake Oﬀ 1:55am This Is BBC Two 4:00am Schools - Poets in Person

6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Heir Hunters 10:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:00am Rip Oﬀ Britain: Food 11:45am Watchdog Test House 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News; Weather 1:30pm Regional News and Weather 1:45pm Doctors 2:15pm Perfection 3:00pm Escape to the Country 3:45pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain 4:15pm Sport Relief Does Glee Club 2014: Final 6:05am Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food 6:35am Homes Under the Hammer 7:35am Rip Oﬀ Britain: Food 8:20am Wanted Down Under 9:05am The Great Interior Design Challenge 10:05am Pound Shop Wars 10:35am The Travel Show 11:00am BBC News 11:30am World News 12:00pm Daily Politics 1:00pm The A to Z of TV Cooking 1:20pm War Walks 1:50pm The Nature of Britain

2:40pm Cagney & Lacey 3:25pm Bergerac 4:15pm 'Allo 'Allo! 5:15pm Vintage Antiques Roadshow 6:00pm Revenge of the Egghead 6:30pm Sport Relief's Top Dog 7:00pm Antiques Road Trip 8:00pm Mastermind 8:30pm Gardeners' World 9:00pm A Very British Renaissance 10:00pm Sport Relief 10:40pm Newsnight 11:10pm MOViE: Revolutionary Road 1:05am Question Time 2:05am Wild Brazil

7:00pm Channel 4 News 7:55pm The Political Slot 8:00pm The Hoarder Next Door 9:00pm Inside RollsRoyce 10:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 11:05pm One Born Every Minute 12:05am Undercover Doctor: Cure Me, I'm Gay 1:00am Random Acts 1:05am First Dates 2:00am Katie: My Beautiful Friends 2:55am Food: What's Really in Your Trolley? 3:25am Shop Secrets: Tricks of the Trade 3:55am Location, Location, Location

6:45am Will & Grace 7:10am Will & Grace 7:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 11:00am Phil: Secret Agent Down Under 12:00pm 4 News 12:05pm Coach Trip 12:35pm River Cottage Bites 12:45pm The Man from Colorado 2:40pm Countdown 3:30pm Deal or No Deal 4:30pm Four in a Bed

5:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Hollyoaks 7:00pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Marvel's Agents of SHIELD 9:00pm Gogglebox 10:00pm The Last Leg 10:50pm 8 Out of 10 Cats 11:35pm Brooklyn NineNine 12:05am Juno 1:45am Random Acts 1:50am The Simpsons 2:15am Happy Endings 2:35am Happy Endings 2:55am Franklin & Bash 3:35am The Good Wife 4:20am SuperScrimpers

6:00am Daybreak 8:30am Lorraine 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 12:30pm Loose Women 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:55pm ITV News London 2:00pm Auf Wiedersehen My Pet 3:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 3:59pm ITV London Weather 4:00pm Tipping Point 5:00pm The Chase 6:00pm ITV News London 6:30pm ITV News and Weather

7:00pm Emmerdale 7:30pm After the Floods: Tonight 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Ade at Sea 9:00pm Dangerous Dogs 10:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 10:30pm ITV News London 10:35pm Edge of Heaven 11:35pm The Late Debate 12:05am Jackpot247 3:00am After the Floods: Tonight 3:25am ITV Nightscreen

7:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 8:00pm Hair 9:00pm Junior Paramedics 10:00pm Bluestone 42 10:30pm EastEnders 11:00pm Family Guy 11:25pm Family Guy 11:45pm American Dad! 12:10am American Dad!

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6:45am Will & Grace 7:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 11:00am Phil: Secret Agent Down Under 12:00pm 4 News 12:05pm Coach Trip 12:35pm Hugh's 3 Good Things: Best Bites 12:50pm Sea Devils 2:40pm Countdown 3:30pm Deal or No Deal 4:30pm Four in a Bed 5:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Hollyoaks

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7:00pm Alice in Wonderland 8:40pm Great Movie Mistakes III: Not in 3D 9:00pm Russell Howard's Good News 9:30pm Russell Howard's Good News 10:00pm Life and Death Row 11:00pm Family Guy

11:45pm American Dad! 12:30am Pramface 1:00am Impractical Jokers 1:30am Who Needs Ibiza? The Great British Holiday 2:30am Russell Howard's Good News 3:00am Russell Howard's Good News

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Nick Knowles and the team come to the aid of Manchester couple Rebecca and Steve, whose life was changed for ever when they found out they were expecting triplets. Two years on, Rebecca is becoming depressed by the state of their small, damp, dilapidated house, which is unsafe for the children. The builders have just nine days to bring the property up to date and give this tired mum and dad the space they need for their active oﬀspring. Luckily, local tradespeople and other members of the community turn out in force to help.

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Best Bits 6:45pm The Voice UK 8:40pm The National Lottery Live 8:50pm The Voice UK Results 9:25pm Casualty 10:15pm BBC News; Weather 10:30pm Match of the Day 12:05am The Football League Show 1:25am Weatherview 1:30am BBC News

6:00am Breakfast 7:25am Match of the Day 9:00am The Andrew Marr Show 10:00am The Big Questions 11:00am Sunday Politics 12:15pm MOTD2 Extra 1:00pm BBC News 1:15pm The Sport Relief Games Show 3:15pm Alex Against the Rock 3:45pm Deadly on a Mission: Pole to Pole 4:15pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Songs of Praise 5:20pm Pointless Celebrities 6:05pm Blandings

6:35pm BBC News; Regional News and Weather 7:00pm Countryﬁle 8:00pm Antiques Roadshow 9:00pm The Musketeers 10:00pm BBC News; Regional News and Weather 10:25pm Match of the Day 2 11:25pm MOViE: Butterﬂy on a Wheel 12:55am Weatherview 1:00am BBC News

6:00pm BBC News 6:30pm Regional News Programmes 7:00pm The One Show 7:30pm Bang Goes the Theory 8:00pm EastEnders 8:30pm The Great NHS Robbery - Panorama 9:00pm Silk 10:00pm BBC News 10:25pm Regional News and Weather 10:35pm The Michael McIntyre Chat Show 11:20pm Late Kick Oﬀ 11:50pm Live at the Apollo 12:35am Weatherview 12:40am BBC News

6:00pm BBC News 6:30pm Regional News Programmes 7:00pm The One Show 7:30pm EastEnders 8:00pm Holby City 9:00pm Shetland 10:00pm BBC News 10:25pm Regional News and Weather 10:35pm Keeping Britain Safe 24/7 11:35pm Swansea: Living on the Streets 12:05am Weatherview 12:10am BBC News

6:15am Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food 6:45am Sport Relief's Top Dog 8:15am Sport Relief's Top Dog 8:45am Sport Relief's Top Dog 9:15am Life on Earth 10:10am The Nature of Britain 11:00am Fred Dibnah's Made in Britain 11:30am Great British Railway Journeys 12:00pm James Martin: Home Comforts 12:30pm Mary Berry Cooks 1:00pm Nigel Slater's Simple Suppers 1:05pm Gregory Peck: Talking Pictures

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I don’t know if it’s just me but I have been astounded to learn that it appears impossible to track down what happened to the Malaysian aeroplane that seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth. We hear about people being tracked in the middle of jungles, oceans and deserts just by the signal of their mobile phones, and there

Turning now to the sultana-laden, comfortoozing fat or skinny, crisp or crumbly bakestone itself, it can be eaten anywhere, at the Races or a Tottenham Riot, in clink,

Benalmadena

have been reports of emails being received from passengers, so why can’t they find it? I understand all about flying low under radar but didn’t know that meant that nothing can trace them. I have to say though that I’m surprised that there haven’t been conspiracy theories or alien abduction tales yet! Keep up the good work with The News!

Jim Fenton

It is time to tell the story of the bakestone. That's what these circular little gems of Welsh pastry are called. Not Welsh cakes but bakestones, after the kitchen tool on which these scrumptious beauties are conceived. Mine is a family heirloom, a circular chunk of flat, black Welsh iron, 24cm in diameter, one cm thick, and it weighs well over a kilo. Too heavy to be flung at a husband home late from the pub. In winter the bakestone can also be used as a bedwarmer, but there is a risk of secondary burns, and charred bed-socks if austerity is your pleasure!

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But before you eat one socially, you have to store it. Here again, like a pet mouse, the bakestone can be stowed away in a coat pocket, a handbag, tucked away behind a bra, or wedged in a wallet. But attaching it to a string vest is another matter.

Even in Six Nations Rugby, the bakestone has a crucial role. An informant, lately of Scotland Yard, has told me that the England squad

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or cathedral. To a bakestone fanatic like me, Beethoven's Fifth doesn't mean a symphony but the number of bakestones he ate whilst sorting out that tricky last movement where he changes gear. So do we assume that Mozart munched his way through 20 whilst tinkering with the Eine Kleine?

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arrived for the game against Wales, singing "Swing Low, Sweet Bakestone". Having lunched on Barnsley Chop and Eccles Cakes they bantered merrily with their fans. The Welsh, by contrast arrived morose, sullen and silent, oblivious to small boys seeking souvenirs. Their kit man had mislaid the six hampers of Red Dragon Bakestones, so they were hampered by this and were thus hammered by the gloating English.

So now we look at our worn-out DVD of "Zulu" and console ourselves with the knowledge that when Michael Caine, faced by hordes of Zulu warriors told his platoon to "Fix bayonets" he was supposed to yell "Fix Bakestones". For myself comes good news. A bakestone chef has been found. Bake away Ma'am!!

Editor says: We had quite a few complimentary comments after our recipe for Welsh cakes recently so it’s good to learn a little more, albeit a bit tongue in cheek. (Bakestones in string vests? Well, who knows?!) Still. if you don’t fancy baking them, the lady in the advert below will do it for you!

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Cassiopeia, Queen of the skies

Carrying on with our tour of the northern constellations, there is a constellation that looks nothing like what it represents but it’s very conspicuous and has a great story attached to it.

n Greek mythology Cassiopeia was the Queen of Ethiopia, she was married to King Cephus and was the mother of the princess Andromeda. Cassiopeia was very beautiful but also a very vain Queen and she boasted that she and Andromeda were more beautiful than the sea nymphs. This boast obviously enraged the Gods of Olympus and in particular Poseidon the God of the seas. Poseidon demanded retribution from Cassiopeia and so he threatened to destroy their kingdoms.

ut they hadn’t counted on the hero Perseus (hooray!) Quick as a flash Perseus appears from seemingly nowhere intent on rescuing the poor maiden. But how do you slay a fifty foot sea monster with only your bare hands? Perseus would need help. So off he went to capture a flying horse, yes a flying horse no less named Pegasus. A beautiful white stallion, with feathered wings that can soar up into the sky (wait, it gets better!)

o how to find Cassiopeia. For the last few weeks I’ve been talking about stars and constellations close to the North Star. You should be able to find the North Star by using the two ‘pointer’ stars in The Plough. If you follow an imaginary line from the middle star of the ‘handle’ of The Plough, through the North Star and carry on you will come to a zigzag group of five stars on the exact opposite side of the North Star from The Plough. This is Cassiopeia. As she circles around the North Star almost like the hands of a giant celestial clock she can sometimes appear as an ‘M’ shape or a very distinct ‘W’ shape.

heir only option was to sacrifice their daughter Andromeda by chaining her to the rocks by the sea and await the sea monster Cetus to devour her! So being good parents that they obviously were there was only one thing to do, they chained Andromeda to the rocks and said cheerio.

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fter Perseus had captured Pegasus, and of course learned how to fly a flying horse, he set off in search of the only thing capable of killing Cetus the fifty foot sea monster. He learned of a woman named Medusa who was so ugly that one glance at her face would turn humans to stone. Medusa was once a beautiful woman who upset someone and so she was made to be the ugliest woman in the world. Instead of hair she had writhing snakes growing from her head (isn’t this great!)

erseus managed to chop off Medusa’s head (without looking) slip it inside a bag, jump back on Pegasus and head back to the Princess Andromeda who was still bound in her chains to the rocks no doubt not having the best of days at the seaside. Perseus and Pegasus swooped down from the sky just as the sea monster Cetus was about to enjoy his mid day snack of Andromeda. Perseus opened his bag and produced the head of Medusa and flashed it to the monster turning it instantly into stone. Andromeda was saved!

he Gods were so impressed that they decided to immortalise our cast and set them in the stars for all to see. But they had one last punishment for Cassiopeia; she would be depicted as sitting in a chair but would have to suffer the indignity of sometimes appearing hanging upside down.

he stars of Cassiopeia are quite pronounced so you should have no problem spotting her in the North Western sky in the early evenings. She also lies along the plane of our Milky Way so there are plenty of interesting objects including star clusters and nebulas that can be seen with binoculars or a small telescope.

ne interesting note about Cassiopeia, the stars that make up the constellation are so far away that if you travelled to our nearest star neighbour in space Alpha Centauri which is about four and a half light years away you would still be able to recognise the distinct W shape. The only difference would be that there was an extra, not very bright, yellow coloured star just to the left of Cassiopeia. This would be our Sun.

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Rosberg wins in Oz Nico Rosberg won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix from Daniel Ricciardo – but both their team-mates were forced to retire early on in the race. When the lights went out, (at the second attempt forcing another warm-up lap), Hamilton was slow away and that allowed Rosberg to find a gap and take the lead with Ricciardo following him in to second place. Kamui Kobayashi outbraked himself at the very first corner and hit the rear of Raikkonen before slamming into the rear of Felipe Massa's Williams, wiping him out. Hamilton and Vettel were dropping off the lead cars, both with power issues, and after first getting a message to retire the car Hamilton then received another team message to stay out, but that didn't last long and both he and Vettel called it a day with less than 4 laps gone. Kevin Magnussen inherited second place on his F1 debut for McLaren after a close battle with Ricciardo, who had originally taken his maiden podium in his first race for Red Bull. However, after the race a report from FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer said that Ricciardo's car had "exceeded consistently the maximum allowed fuel flow of 100kg/h” during the grand prix. After a lengthy stewards' investigation, the FIA finally announced that Ricciardo had been excluded for a breach of regulations five hours after the race

finished. The stewards' decision was three pages long and explained that – despite known issues with the fuel flow sensors – it is Red

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Hull boss Steve Bruce backs George Boyd over spitting row

Hull City boss Steve Bruce has defended forward George Boyd over accusations he spat at Manchester City keeper Joe Hart in his side's 2-0 defeat on Saturday. The two players clashed when Hart was angry at Boyd for going to ground under his challenge in the 69th minute. The Football Association will review referee Lee Mason's report before deciding what action to take.

"He (Boyd) has tried to talk and shout and something's come out. That's what I've seen of it," said Bruce. But that wasn’t how it looked in all the stills shown online afterwards. Boyd came on as a 58th-minute substitute in the game and felt Hart should have been shown a red card for his reaction – the England keeper appeared to move his head towards the Hull player as they confronted each other.

clipped the wall exiting Turn 10 whilst behind Alonso, giving himself a puncture and leaving enough debris to force a safety car deployment. Almost the whole field took this moment to pit, but Button was the first driver in and found himself in sixth as a result having started in tenth place. On the restart, Rosberg rapidly pulled away while Magnussen kept Ricciardo under pressure for a few laps before the race settled down with Hulkenberg heading Alonso, Button, Vergne and Raikkonen. A close battle developed for second place in the final stint with Magnussen hassling Ricciardo and Button closing in on both of them. However, Ricciardo had enough pace to keep Magnussen behind and a few laps of fuel saving from the McLaren allowed the Red Bull to get out of DRS range. Rosberg eased to victory by 24.5s at the front with the next three cars crossing the line five seconds apart. Ricciardo's initial podium was the first for an Australian in Melbourne, while Magnussen matched Hamilton's achievement of third place on his debut for McLaren. By Mike Kerrigan

Beautiful weather for Bowls As we move towards the conclusion of the competitive bowling season here on the Costa del Sol, from the middle of March until the middle of April we are fortunate to receive groups of bowlers (mostly from the UK) who are taking the opportunity to bowl outside before the season gets underway over there. It also provides our bowlers to play against some new faces after a long season meeting many of the same people every week.

This year is proving to be no exception and last Saturday saw the first and largest group of this period visit Miraflores. The group was from Bowls England and consisted of 73 people of whom 48 were bowlers (mostly Presidents of their

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Former 1500m world champion Steve Cram has said Mo Farah should "move on" and not worry about collapsing after finishing the New York half-marathon. Double Olympic champion Farah, who fell during the race after being tripped, went on to finish second. The race was part of the 30-year-old's preparation for his full marathon debut in London next month.

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replacing Craig in the final).

Runners up were Dennis King and Sandy Guthrie from Benavista. This was another close game Triples winners Jeannie Cooper, Richard Burrows and Chris Cooper which went to the last end with a final score of 16-13. The other finalist of the Pairs Competition were Mike Old and Lynne Jones from Benavista, and Manuel Bautista and Dave Townsend from Superbowl.

The week was Pairs winners Chris Down, and Joe rounded off after the Stamper and runners-up Sandie Pairs Final on Guthrie and Dennis King Saturday with a BBQ provided by the Club. from Pat Fisher, Vice Special thanks to Hilary President of Superbowl, Chandler for organising Millie, representative from De Vere, and Jamie Ali, the event. owner of Superbowl. The winners received Report by Janet Holden their well earned rewards

Wayne’s Weekly Poker Tips In poker when we look down at a small pocket pair we can go set mining which means we are playing the hand hoping to hit a set and take down a big pot. Pot odds and the mathematics of hitting a set. The odds of flopping a set with a pocket pair are 7 to 1, which means that we will hit a set 1 in every 8 flops we see. These odds are not too great, and according to pot odds it means that we will rarely be getting good enough odds pre-flop to call to see a flop and try and make our set. The pot odds basically suggest that we will be paying too much for something that will not happen frequently enough to make it worth our while. But, there is something very important that we are leaving out of the pot odds equation, and that is the implied odds we have from hitting a set. Implied odds make playing small pocket pairs worthwhile. The implied odds are how much we expect to win after we make our hand, and I can tell you now, the implied odds we have for sets are HUGE. It is not uncommon for players to lose all their money to sets if they catch a decent part of

the flop, because they very rarely suspect that their opponent has one.

Set strategy and how to play small pocket pairs. There are two main requirements for playing small pocket pairs: 1. The opponents should have relatively deep stacks. About 70BB+ should do the trick. 2. I would avoid calling raises over 7BBs to see a flop. 1) Play small pocket pairs against deep stacked opponents. The deeper our opponent's stack the better. This is because we are not going to hit a set too often, but when we do we want to have the opportunity to be paid off handsomely. If our opponent has a small stack, the reward for hitting our set and getting all-in will not justify calling raises when we are only going to hit a set 1 time in 8. The deeper the stack, the greater the implied odds, the greater the potential reward and the more +EV calling to hit a set becomes.

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2) Be happy to call up to 7BB raises preflop. The bigger the preflop raise, the worse the pot odds are and the less profitable calling to hit a set becomes over the long run. The standard preflop raise however is about 3 or 4 BBs, which is fine for calling in an attempt to hit a set.

However, our implied odds after hitting a set are huge, so we can afford to pay a little more to see a flop. Therefore, as a general rule, I would recommend calling up to 7BB raises before the flop, simply because we can expect to get paid off pretty handsomely when we hit our set. Don't be afraid to call up to 7BB raises (or possibly a little more depending on the situation) with a small pocket pair. It may seem like a lot, but the returns are huge when you hit a set.

First win for Charley Hull

England's Charley Hull claimed her first Ladies European Tour title by beating France's Gwladys Nocera in a play-off for the Lalla Meryem Cup. Hull, who celebrates her 18th birthday on Thursday, carded a stunning closing round of 62 to come from five strokes behind to tie on 15 under par. The teenager then holed from four feet for birdie on the first extra hole to clinch victory over Nocera in Morocco. "I never backed down and I got there. I'm really happy," Hull added. The Solheim Cup star carded four birdies and an eagle to cover the front nine in just 30 strokes before picking up further shots on the 11th, 16th and 17th. She missed a 10-foot birdie putt on the 18th, but Nocera then three-

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putted the same hole for her only bogey of the day in a closing 67 to take the tournament into a play-off. Kettering-based Hull said: "I shot nine under today which is pretty good and I thought I had it on the last. It just missed and then making birdie in the play-off to win it, my hands were shaking like mad. "I got my first win while I'm still 17, I'm 18 next week, so I'm really happy." The win capped a sensational 12 months for Hull, who started her professional career at the same event in Morocco last year when she secured the first of five consecutive runners-up finishes.

Mark Cavendish sprinted to victory on the penultimate stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico road race in Italy. The Manxman won from Omega Pharma-QuickStep team-mate Alessandro Petacchi, with Peter Sagan third. Spain's Alberto Contador is the overall leader, two minutes and eight seconds ahead of Colombia's Nairo Quintana.

"I'm incredibly happy," said Cavendish, 28. "We had one goal – win the sprint – and that lead-out was fast, technically perfect and bodes well for the future." Cavendish, who led the race after winning the team time trial on the opening stage, is due to compete in the Milan-San Remo one-day race on Sunday V- the first of the season's Spring Classics – a race he won in 2009.

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Cricket Australia has suspended seam bowler Daniel Worrall for defacing a wicket with a lewd image. The South Australia player, 22, committed the oﬀence during a Futures League game with Victoria on 14th March. A CA statement read: "Worrall scratched an image of a penis and testicles into a wicket being prepared for a grade cricket ﬁnal that coming weekend. "Worrall pleaded guilty to the charge and will miss either two four-day matches or four one-day or T20 games.

Ronaldo Sinks Malaga straight back with a cross from Amrabat who set up Samu but his header missed the target. Malaga weren’t at all daunted by Real Madrid who were playing in their away orange strip. Malaga continued to be solid and wouldn’t let Madrid play with their usual imposing style.

Malaga 0 - 1 Real Madrid

Malaga welcomed the league leaders to a full house at La Rosaleda on Saturday night, more in hope than expectation of getting anything from the game. Three vital points on a Monday away in Osasuna gave Malaga some breathing space from the relegation places with three games in 12 days to face.

As expected Madrid got off to a very attacking start with Benzema, Bale, Ronaldo and ex-Malaga favourite Isco all starting, but Malaga remained solid especially in defence and kept them at bay. The first real chance of the game came to Malaga's Antunes who was directly in front of Lopez but the ball went over the bar. Ronaldo had his first chance on 11 minutes but his shot on goal was weak. Malaga came

All the hard work was undone though in the 23rd minute when Cristiano Ronaldo unleashed a shot and found the back of the net for his 25th league goal of the season. He almost doubled his tally minutes later following a good pass from Garath Bale, but Willy Caballero kept the ball from going in. Amrabat had a chance to level but it was an easy one for Diego Lopez. Benzema was forced off through injury with Di Maria replacing him before

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the break. Malaga went into half-time 1-0 down but knew they could get something from the game if Real Madrid continued to play without their usual dominance.

Malaga came out fighting in the second half and after 3 minutes Samu had a shot that was blocked by Lopez, but Madrid also had more chances with Isco shooting over the bar following a pass from Di Maria. After 52 minutes the lively Amrabat had another chance but hit it straight at the Madrid keeper. Schuster made a double substitution with Iakovenko and Portillio coming on for Tissone and Samu. With 15 minutes left Madrid upped their game and created numerous chances, none of which they could convert. In the final minutes striker El Hamdoui came on in

place of Angeleri with Malaga desperate for an equaliser that, overall, they really did deserve but the game finished in the favour of Madrid with Ronaldo's goal settling it.

This result sees Madrid three points clear at the top of the table and Malaga just three points above the bottom three. Malaga travel to Celta Vigo on Friday night to continue to play for those all important three points. Report by Danielle Moss

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Canizares wins the Trophee Hassan II Spain's Alejandro Canizares won his first European Tour title in eight years with a fiveshot victory in the Trophee Hassan II in Agadir, Morocco. Canizares, whose other win came at the 2006 Russian Open, finished 19 under after a two-under-par final-round 70. The 31-year-old led from the first round after opening with a 10-under 62. Andy Sullivan's nine-under 63 lifted him to second on 14 under while fellow Englishman Seve Benson was two shots further back in joint third.

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O’Driscoll gets a winning send-off Ireland gave Brian O'Driscoll the perfect send-off with a nerve-jangling victory over France in Paris that saw the visitors clinch the Six Nations title. Ireland needed to win in France for only the second time in 42 years to pip England, who also finished with four wins, on points difference. Jonathan Sexton and Andrew Trimble scored tries for Ireland in the first half but Ireland trailed 13-12 at the break, Brice Dulin having crossed for the hosts. After the restart Sexton and Dimitri Szarzewski exchanged tries, Jean-Marc Doussain missed a late penalty and Damien Chouly had a last-minute try disallowed for a forward pass.