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Boat chase outrage A COSTA DEL SOL police union is to call for support from Spain’s new socialist government after a high speed boat chase left sunbathers horrified. “Something has to be done,” said Marilo Valencia, secretary of the national Unified Police Union in Malaga. “There are just not enough officers… and the speedboats are simply returned to the same gangs once they are auctioned off after being seized.” It comes after a suspected drugs boat being pursued by a National Police helicopter sped along a Manilva beach packed with holidaymakers before running aground as some onlookers ran for their lives. Others filmed the Bondstyle action on their mobile phones in disbelief, while

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DRAMATIC SCENES: More officers are needed, says union official Marilo Valencia.

families paddling or swimming near the shore could have been hit by the powerful vessel. The driver is suspected of carrying fuel to meet a larger boat used for transporting hashish from Morocco to Spain, with the rendezvous picked up by police radar. But the second craft fled to Morocco as the helicopter approached, spark-

ing the dramatic beach scenes as the other sped off in the opposite direction. After hitting the sand, videos posted on social media show the driver sprinting away while trying to cover his face with his tshirt. He was caught by an off-duty police officer who had been swimming as the incident unfolded but ran

up the beach to rugbytackle the fugitive. Ms Valencia said she will urge the government’s new provincial subdelegate, Maria Gamez, to provide more reinforcements in an upcoming meeting. “This took place in broad daylight and Malaga Province could do worse than address the longstanding deficit of 600 Na-

tional Police officers. “There are people working 13 to 14-hour days.”

Wildfire warning THE high temperatures being recorded in Malaga Province, among other areas, has increased the risk of fire, according to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet). Malaga City has been marked on Aemet’s heat map as ‘extreme risk’ and a yellow warning has been issued. The rest of the province is registered at a very high risk of fire, along with Antequera and Ronda.

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A week is a long time in politics by John Smith

IT has not been a great week for Britain, or England for that matter. Just when it seemed that the Brexit deal was going to go through with a whimper rather than a bang, it all went wrong for Mrs May. She must have been breathing a sigh of relief after last Friday’s cabinet meeting where she presented her vision for a ‘third way.’ It seemed that her proposals had been accepted and there was unlikely to be a vote of no confidence in her. Then the house of cards started to collapse as Brexit Minister David Davis resigned followed by one of his juniors and then Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson called it quits with both explaining that they had no faith in the proposals. A couple more junior ministers left and the former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt took over foreign affairs from Boris who is now free to snipe from outside the tent rather than have to uncharacteristically

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WARM WELCOME?: Hoping for another friendly meeting. bite his tongue. With the top four politicians in the Cabinet having voted to Bremain, and with Michael Gove currently professing his support for the proposal (which had not been published at the time of writing), it looks as if the opportunity for a soft Brexit is attainable but one still has to accept the agreement could be hard or even non-ex-

istent. As usual, the politicians are being politicians with the government suggesting that it’s time for the European Union to be serious and get moving on the ‘divorce,’ whilst unsurprisingly the EU representatives are saying the same about Britain. Just over eight months to go and there is very little agreed but at least the government was able to let the euphoria of

England’s triumphs in the World Cup divert some of the attention from the real situation of lack of progress. With even many hardened Scots deciding that England was representing the United Kingdom, it was somewhat unfortunate that the entire caravan came off the rails when they were knocked out in the semi-finals by Croatia. A third place match with Belgium on Saturday is hardly likely to create too much excitement but there was one more event likely to add to the prime minister’s week. Any visit by a president of the USA has in the past seen some negative reaction, going back to the days of the Vietnam War, but it does seem likely that President Trump is going to receive a far from warm welcome from the general public. At the end of the day, love him or loathe him, he was elected in accordance with the US Constitution and although he does have an important role to play in world politics, it is arguably not for the British to try to dictate what his policies should be. Hopefully, the visit will pass with little violence, although there will be a lot of noise, and it rather seems that President Trump won’t respond negatively to the criticism until he leaves the UK and then will resort to tweeting his opinion about Britain and his visit.

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A TEAM from Malaga’s fire brigade has been hailed as heroes by the mum of a fiveyear-old girl who was trapped on an eighth-floor balcony. “They’re her guardian angels,” said Natalia, 38, who had left her flat with her eight other children, aged two to 11, thinking all nine were with her. She went down two floors and left half the children with her parents, who live in the same building, and assumed the girl, whose name has not been revealed, was among them. But she had been sleeping in her brothers’ bedroom and when she awoke to find the flat empty

COUNCILLOR Felix Romero has announced that Marbella City Hall are conducting an internal investigation into the possible corruption allegations against the former Local Police chief Jose Andres Montoya appointed in 2015 by the socialist leader Jose Bernal during his time in power. The ex-Police Chief who currently works in Velez-Mala-

and front door locked, headed to the balcony in panic. Once there, she leaned over the railings and tried to attract pedestrians’ attention by waving, but she slipped over to the other side after losing her balance. The alarm was raised by neighbours who spotted the visibly petrified youngster perched precariously on a tiny platform 24 metres above the ground. The fire brigade arrived in an engine with a 30-metre aerial ladder platform which was immediately extended. A crowd had gathered by the time Natalia returned, some reportedly covering their eyes as

Green light for probe ga has been accused of certain irregularities during his time in charge of Marbella. The controversial deals during his time in office, are currently under investigation by the National Police including his usage of government

one screamed: “It’s your daughter!” She told local media: “When I saw her, I wanted to die, I’ve never been so scared in my life.” The single mother explained she started to run and jumped in the lift, adding that the time it took to reach her floor “felt like an eternity, especially because I heard a commotion halfway and thought she had already fallen.” But as she flung open the door she heard the firemen telling the team on the ground that they had saved her daughter. “It was a miracle,” said Natalia.

equipment and resources for personal use. Changing official contracts to use his friend’s companies, the usage of police horses and guards of honour to escort Bernal’s friend’s civil wedding and changing the legal specifications on the communications contract for the Local Police in order to manufacture them in another company are also being investigated.

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‘GUARDIAN ANGELS’: The frightened girl and (inset) mum Natalia.

€14m boost

BENALMADENA will enjoy €14 million worth of investment to finance more than 10 different projects. These include the expansion of the Anica Torres centre for the elderly and improvements to the Arroyo de

la Miel sports centre. T h e t o w n ’s m a y o r, Vi c t o r Navas, said that the reduction in debt from €123 million to €69 million, and the fall of the average invoice payment period, has enabled the cash boost.

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New government advice to travellers visiting Spain Credit: RTN Newspaper

THE British government has issued advice to travellers intending to visit Spain following an increase in crime and accidents at certain holiday resorts. To ensure a relaxed and enjoyable holiday, visitors need to be aware of street crime so that they can take every precaution to avoid any incidents. Thieves tend to target money and passports and very often work in teams in order to distract their victim. It is recommended not to carry all valuables in the same place and to keep a photocopy of the passport separately. Travellers should be extra cautious at airports, both on arrival and departure, as they are most vulnerable when checking in luggage or arranging car hire. If hiring a car, be certain to remove any valuables when the car is parked. It has been known for thieves posing as police to ask for wallets to prove identification. Genuine police do not ask to see wallets. Personal attacks Personal attacks including sexual assault are rare but they do happen and are often carried out by other British nationals. Be alert to date-rape drugs and oth-

HOLIDAY ADVICE: Charmaine Arbouin, British Consul Malaga.

er drugs, including GHB and liquid ecstasy. Buy your own drinks and keep sight of them at all times to make sure they aren’t spiked. Burglaries With an increase of reported burglaries in areas with holiday accommodation and residential areas in major cities, make sure your accommodation has adequate security and lock all doors and windows at night or when you are not in.

Driving When driving be aware of bogus police officers in plain clothes travelling in unmarked cars. Genuine police officers will be in uniform and all police officers, including those in plain clothes, carry official ID. Unmarked police vehicles have a flashing electronic sign on the rear window which reads Policia (police) or Guardia Civil (civil guard) and normally have blue flashing lights.

Genuine police officers will only ask you to show your documents and will not ask you for your bag or wallet. If in any doubt you should talk through the window and contact the Guardia Civil on 062, or Police on 112, and ask them to confirm the registration number of the vehicle corresponds to an official police vehicle. Be aware of ‘highway pirates’ who target foreign registered and hire cars, especially those towing caravans. Some will forcefully try to make you stop, claiming there is something wrong with your car or that you have damaged their’s. If you decide to stop anywhere to check the vehicle, stop in a well-lit area like a petrol station and be extremely wary of anyone offering help. Balcony falls There have been a number of very serious accidents, some fatal, as a result of balcony falls. Many of these involve British people under the influence of drink or drugs. Some local councils will impose fines to those caught behaving irresponsibly on balconies. Unlicensed taxi drivers Only use officially registered or licensed taxis. Passengers caught using unlicensed cars will be liable for fines up to €600.

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Don’t fear - the Diva is here! Lucky dips!

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EMMA COLLINS from the successful TV series The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) has been spotted out and about in Marbella filming her brand new show - Diva Spain. Gemma revealed the thrilling news to fans that a new TV show documenting her life has had the go ahead. Mentioning the upcoming series, Gemma told fans: “So excited to tell you all I am filming for my own reality show.” Sharing a quote which read: “I’m so humbled and so, so grateful to finally fulfil my dream I had when I first started out… Today is the day where I can announce I am filming for my own reality show.” Caught on camera, Gemma was out and about with a male companion flaunting her recent weight loss in a

MALAGA Provincial Council has published a free guide to summer swimming in the Costa del Sol’s rivers. Entitled ‘Charcas y pozas de Malaga,’ the document lists almost 100 beauty spots ideal for a cooling dip. Environmental official Marina Bravo and the mayor of Coin, Fernando Fernandez, officially presented the new guide, and Ms Bravo said that as well as its beaches Malaga “boasts many natural pools in its rivers, many of which are included in this book, and we have now made it easier for locals and holidaymakers to find these places as a new tourist attraction for the province. The Spanish language guide can be downloaded free of charge from: http://www.malaga. es/es/turismo/publicaciones/lis_cd-10564/char cas-pozas-malaga.

‘SO EXCITED’: Gemma Collins.

plunging green maxi dress and diamonte sandals. Looking sensational, she appeared to be doing a spot of shopping

around the town. Gemma who has recently written a book entitled, How to be a diva told Heat magazine, “I

think this book is bigger than the Bible and do you know why? Because this is going to spread cheer like the Bible.”

WILD SWIMMING: A pool in the Rio Verde, Istan and (inset) the new guide.

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TO R R E M O L I N O S r e g i s t e r e d a n 11 . 1 2 p e r cent rise in the number of tourists that visited the town in May, compared to 2017. There was also a 7.8 per cent rise in overnight hotel stays, which is the sharpest increase for 10 years according to the National Statistics Institute. The data shows that more than 111,401 tourists visited the town in May and that there were more than 490,000 overnight hotel stays. Almost 35 per cent visitors Spanish tourists (30,792), followed by the UK (22,537) and France (12,590). Torremolinos has reported record figures every month so far this year, enforcing its reputation as one of the most popular destinations on the Costa del Sol. The survey showed that Marbella was the second most visited resort during May, followed by Benalmadena. POLICE and emergency services were called to Puerto Banus late on Wednesday night as a man was knocked unconscious in a heated exchange with angry England supporters. Tempers flared as frustrated fans who had been watching the match in one of the many bars along the streets, witnessed England being knocked out of the

Jellyfish return to plague the Costa

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SWARM of jellyfish came back to cause panic on the Costa del Sol on Sunday. Although it was a smaller group than the one which infested the Malaga coast in mid-June, there was still a significant presence of ‘pelagia noctiluca’ found near Marbella. Council workers were called in to remove the jellyfish from the sea as thoroughly as possible. A yellow flag rose on beaches across the coastline as a preventative measure but biologist Jesus Bellido has indicated that with the change of winds and tides expected, the jelly menace

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Touristmolinos is thriving

SEA SWARM: Jellyfish stings are extremely painful and require treatment.

should move on. The mobile application Infomedusa advises those who suffer beach stings to not scratch or

rub the affected area, remove any remains of the jellyfish, wash it with seawater and disinfect the wound.

World Cup disappointment gets tempers flying World Cup. Elation and excitement in the first half of the match when England scored their only goal had encouraged

early celebratory drinking. According to witnesses at the scene, the man of foreign appearance was found lying

In cases of nausea, vomiting, dizziness and muscle cramps, the public are advised to go to the nearest hospital.

on the floor bleeding and unconscious when the ambulance arrived. Crowds of curious onlookers had gathered to witness the fight but although the Local Police were seen questioning some of the parties involved, no one was arrested at the time. The injured man was taken by ambulance to the Costa Del Sol hospital where it was reported that he was in a stable condition.

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Short news Puigdemont to be extredited THE former Catalan president living in exile can be extradited to Spain, a German court has ruled. Carles Puigdemont fled to Belgium days after the region’s abortive declaration of independence from Spain in October, and was eventually arrested in Germany. The court approved his extradition to face Spanish charges of misuse of public funds but not the graver charge of rebellion. German prosecutors must now decide on whether he will be handed over, and have already indicated they will do so. Mr Puigdemont pledged: “We will fight and we will win!”

Videogamers gear up for festival THE sports centre of Las Lagunas in Mijas will host the fifth Animation and Videogame festival on August 4 and 5. Entry is €3 per day or €5 for both days, and on August 4 it lasts from 11am to 10pm, while on August 5 it runs from 1pm to 7pm. There will also be outdoor games like Softcombat, an aquatic area, talks, karaoke competitions, dance, as well as a playroom with Jungle Speed and other board games.

THERE is always speculation that Euro Disney or another large leisure complex will invest in the Costa del Sol. The latest company rumoured to be interested is Canadian Group, Triple Five, who own some of the major shopping malls in the United States. Manilva would be an attractive location for a

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Is Vegas coming to Manilva? Eurovegas due to the large expanse of land available and infrastructure. The proximity of both Malaga and Gibraltar airports, A-7 motorways and t he AV E m ake access easier for foreign visitors. The development

would include several hotels, casinos, large shopping malls and various leisure centres with an investment estimated to be around €3,400 million, almost €1,000 million more than the cost of the construction to bring the AVE to Malaga.

Several attempts to bring such a development to Spain, in Madrid and Extremadura, have failed as did Disneyland (who eventually decided on Paris as the most suitable location for their first theme park in Europe). Experts in tourism in-

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vestment say the coast west of Marbella would be very suitable for a Eurovegas but as yet neither Francisco Javier Fernandez, the minister of Tourism for the Junta de Andalucia, or Maria del Mar Martin Rojo, the councillor for Tourism and Productive Economy, have been approached by the Canadian group.

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Attempted mugging in Estepona

BRIDGING DIVIDES: The project will be very popular with residents.

THE mayors of Torremolinos and Benalmadena, José Ortiz and Victor Navas, have signed an agreement to construct a bridge that will link the districts of La Leala Norte and El Pinillo. As a result, planning for the project will begin to establish the investment necessary, and the corresponding timescales. Jose Ortiz said: “This is a necessity that has been a long time coming,

and I have met many residents who have requested it.” More than 2,000 locals are likely to benefit from the bridge, and Victor Navas commented that “it is a historic agreement for the two municipalities, and will provide a real solution to a local need.” The connection will greatly improve pedestrian security and access, while reducing traffic and boosting relations between the two localities.

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A YOUNG mother was mugged and an elderly man thrown from his wheelchair in attempted robberies in Estepona. The woman concerned parked her car and had just seated her two young children in their push-chairs when she was approached by a young man who put his hands around her neck. The second incident took place 20 minutes later in the same urbanisation. An elderly couple were leaving their home, the woman pushing her invalid husband in a wheelchair. The suspect was detained until court proceedings when the Judge decreed his release.

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Council encourages children to get creative

CHILD’S PLAY: The scheme will improve children’s all-round skills.

MARBELLA Council’s Department of Culture and Education has launched 35 children’s and youth workshops this summer. The aim is to stimulate creativity among students “to feed their innate curiosity, while they have fun learning,” said Councillor for Culture, Carmen Diaz. The activities, which will begin on July 23 and will continue until the last week of August, are aimed at children between five and 12 years old.

They will take place at the Cortijo Miraflores Cultural Centre and at the Antonio Gala libraries in Nueva Andalucia and Caballero Bonald of Las Chapas. Activities include percussion, creative calligraphy, and ‘playing with maths.’ The initiative is one of the actions outlined in the council’s Sustainable Development Plan, and the workshops are free of charge.

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CAMPAIGN has been launched by local authorities to improve the image of Marbella. The city council, together with the Local Police, are issuing a new by-law in an effort to stop antisocial behaviour in the municipality. Shopkeepers and hoteliers have joined the campaign in an effort to clamp down on hooliganism and unacceptable behaviour in public places. Posters will be displayed and 80,000 leaflets distributed to create awareness of the following offences: 1. Segway and other electric vehicles are not allowed in unauthorised places. 2.Any form of graffiti.

3.Relieving oneself in public places. 4.Causing excessive noise. 5.Appearing naked or partially naked in public places. 6.Drinking alcohol and consuming or possessing drugs. 7.Damage to public furniture and fittings. Fines will range from €300 to €3,000. Head of Local Police Javier Martin explained that the campaign is being launched now, in preparation for the expected influx of visitors, in order to prevent the repetition of some of the unwanted behaviour that was witnessed last summer. There is already an increased presence of police in the areas of the

M AY O R o f M a r b e l l a , A n g e l e s Muñoz, has announced that a new beach maintenance team has been employed to ensure that the beaches are properly maintained throughout the year. S h e s a i d : “ We h a v e s h o w n that with the investment of €1.6 million, keeping our coastline in

perfect condition has always been a priority for us. “This will mean that our beaches are in good hands 365 days a year, not just in high season.” Surveillance towers will increase from five to 15, while adapted spaces for the disabled

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‘paseo’ in Marbella and San Pedro, with increased presence in Puerto Banus. President of the local Tourist Board Juan Jose Gonzalez stressed that the local business community had been request-

ing a campaign for a long time in order that the town remains a destination of ‘quality, excellence and luxury.’ All parties involved, including the vice president of AEHCOS (Hoteliers association of the Costa Del

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THIS year’s Starlite Festival, the seventh edition of the event, started on Wednesday and will run for 45 days in Marbella. It has been classified by the council as a traditional festival, allowing licensing conditions to be more generous. Starlite’s lounge and afterhours area will stay open until 5am this year.

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Former King of Spain accused The audio recordings, which were released on July 11, were allegedly recorded in 2015 in a conversation between the princess and a former Spanish police officer when she was in London. She purportedly complains that her name was put on the overseas properties without her permission and she felt that she was becoming part of some type of ‘money laundering.’ “But if I do it, it is money laundering,” she is heard saying in the recording, “they are putting

me under tremendous pressure to return these things, but if I do it I am breaking the law and I could go to jail.” Going on to claim that the various properties had been put in her name not ‘because he loves me a lot, but because I reside in Monaco.’ She also refers to Spain’s Intelligence agency who were apparently tasked to break into her home and retrieve important documents, and that her alleged ex-lover had bank accounts in Switzerland under the name of his cousin, Alvaro Or-

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IN a leaked audio recording, Juan Carlos I, the former king of Spain and father of the present monarch, has been accused by his reported exlover Princess Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein of having used her tax residence in Monaco to purchase overseas properties in order to avoid paying so much property tax. Foreign assets owned by Monaco residents do not have to be declared publicly. The 53-year-old German aristocrat, who is currently the adviser to Prince Albert of Monaco, never admitted the 10-year affair saying she was ‘good friends’ with the former king. Their affair was widely reported back in 2012 when she was filmed by his side after he was injured on a secret hunting expedition in Bostwana.

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LEAKED TAPE: King Juan Carlos and alleged ex-lover Princess Corinna.

leans de Borbon. An official spokesman for the palace made no comment on

the recent findings, however Alvaro Orleans de Borbon has denied the accusations.

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San Pedro ... it’s coming home FOOTBALL enthusiasts are very excited to see a giant screen has been erected in Marquez Del Duero, the main street in San Pedro, to cover the 2018 World Cup. The mayor’s office, in conjunction with the Tourist Board, commissioned the screen which is also to be used as an outdoor cinema during the summer. Crowds gather long before the matches begin to be sure of a good view to support their teams and certainly the English were first in line with tremendous anticipation of their beloved team reaching the final. Drinks flow and the cheers or groans of despair grow louder as the tension

mounts and the England fans will perhaps return on Saturday to see the third place play off. When the euphoria finally dies down after the final on Sunday and San Pedro becomes a little quieter, the screen will be used to show films at 9pm. One film that will be of special interest to residents is Juanito a Spanish, German and Argentinian co-production directed by Fernando Palacios that premiered in 1960. Several scenes in the film were shot in and around San Pedro. La La Land, Storks and Tomorrow Everything Starts are amongst the other films to be shown.

€5.6 million for brand new school THE Junta’s Ministry of Education has committed to an investment of €5.6 million for the planning and construction of a secondary school in Las Lagunas, Mijas. The much-needed new school will offer 720 new places and be located next to the new Indira Gandhi primary school. It will provide 24 modern classrooms, two music rooms, two laboratories, a range of other

spaces for workshops and drama, a gymnasium, library and specialist classrooms. There will also be two sports’ courts, a landscaped garden and orchard, a playground and an administrative area for students with special needs. A date for the commencement of construction is yet to be set, but the project is included in the Junta’s Educational Infrastructure Investment Plan 2017-2018.

Spanish wine sold as dear French rose REPORTEDLY, 4.6 million bottles of Spanish rose wine have been exported to France and relabelled as a more expensive French rose. Remi Dumas, the head of wine producers in the Herault region of southern France, believes it could be closer to 10 million bottles. For more than two years the French fraud squad has been investigating the origin of wines being sold as French rose. The south of France is known for its expensive fine quality wines. With a more mild Mediterranean climate and balmy Mistral winds, the growing conditions are perfect to ensure the grapes fully ripen and the steady winds banish humidity that causes disease in vines. Coteaux d’aix en Provence is the region most known for the pro-

CORKED RED-HANDED: At least 4.6 million mislabelled bottles sold.

duction of rose wines. The AOC ( Apppellation d’Origin Controlee) has strict control over the type of grapes, how they are grown and how many tons may be harvested. There is strict labelling protocol. Naturally the growers are very concerned that inferior wine is being disguised as their own rose. The fraudsters use fake French symbols on the bottles and label them as produced or bottled in France. Wine detectives are em-

ployed to detect the fraudulent product. This entails inspection under a blue ultra violet light and weighing the bottles as they are often lighter. Remi Dumas from the Herault region asked for everyone to become aware of the scandal saying, “For those who wonder why we demonstrate, for all the wine producers who aren’t bothered by our calls for protest! Consumers open your eyes ... 10 million bottles of fake rose from Spain.”

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Firefighters rescue pregnant river walker A

HEAVILY pregnant woman needed rescuing by Emergency services on Tuesday after getting into difficulty whilst descending down the Benahavis river walk. The woman who was 34 weeks pregnant and three friends had entered a tricky area of the river where the water is chest high and surrounded by slippery rocks. The local Marbella Fire Department were alerted via the emergency 112 services at 10pm on July 10 to rescue the four stranded river hikers but when they arrived at the scene with the Guardia Civil and Special Underwater Activities Group (GEAS) were forced to execute a highly complex rescue mission using rope and stretchers as

RIVER WALK: Some parts are complicated. light began to fade and the other woman, with a heart condition presented symptoms of hypothermia. The two women were attended to at the scene by the health services and then taken to the Costa Del Sol Hospital for further examina-

tion. The two men appeared to be in good condition. The four hikers had begun the three-hour journey down the river bed at 6pm, but due to lack of knowledge of the area, they were unaware parts of the descent were complicated.

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Rescued Thai boys invited to Spain

HE Thai football team and their coach, who were rescued from a flooded cave after being trapped for 18 days, have been invited by the La Liga football league to come over to Spain to watch a match and meet some of the players. Speaking on Wednesd a y J a v i e r Te b a s , t h e president of the committee, said in a statement, “When the time is right, and everyone involved is ready, I’d personally like to invite the children and the coach to attend a La Liga match in Spain. “ We ’ d l i k e t o h o s t them and share with them the joy football can

RESCUED: Thai football team trapped for 18 days.

give, and I hope this gesture can help after the events of the last few weeks.” Football’s governing body FIFA had originally invited the boys over to Moscow so they could watch the final of the World Cup on Sunday but they were not fit enough to travel so soon after their ordeal. At least two of the

boys are being treated for signs of pneumonia and tests are being carried out for a lung disease commonly caught through contact with bats. The boys, whose football team is called ‘The Wild Boars’ are avid fans of the game, with one of the boys seen wearing a Real Madrid shirt.

Throughout their ordeal, messages of support had been sent by some of their football heroes, including Lionel Messi. The boys were trapped for more than two weeks after setting o ff w i t h t h e i r c o a c h t o explore a cave complex in northern Thailand and getting caught by rising floodwaters.

Conservation work MARBELLA Council has allocated a budget of €500,000 for the conservation of the Castillo-Alcazaba de Marbella in order to recover the historical heritage of the city. The work will focus mainly on the north and east walls of the Castle as they appear to be in the worst state of disrepair and the project will now be submitted to the Ministry of Culture so

that the technical recommendations which they consider can be included. In addition to the conservation of these remains, one of the objectives that have been set by the Delegation of Culture is to implement a Heritage Outreach Plan in the town, which will be outlined in a meeting at 7pm next Thursday, at the Real de la Misericordia Hospital.

Green light for road repairs MARBELLA Council is to spend €3.35 million repairing roads on housing estates across the city that, although privately owned, are used as main thoroughfares. Councillors have discussed the findings of a

judicial report commissioned by the town hall that permits them to repair a road they don’t own if its in poor condition and putting the public at risk. The money is part of expenditure the council has been allowed to

make after the central government relaxed its spending rules. This liberalisation of policy will let financially sound local authorities exceed their spending caps for long-term, sustainable projects.

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LIFE SAVERS: A man is treated in a simulated CPR scene.

Training comes to the rescue HE beach of El Rodeito of San Pedro Alcantara was the scene of a simulated boat accident and aquatic rescue operation organised by Marbella Council. More than 20 trained personnel participated, including members of the Local Police, fire brigade, civil protection service, and the beach lifeguard and rescue service.

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A trial emergency situation started with three crew members on a damaged ship in the sea who had to be rescued, and one of them was missing. A ship was sent out with a skipper and three divers, as well as two jet skis, four lifeguards and a land-sea communication manager. The company Aquatic Media also set up a boat, skipper and six lifeguards.

Councillor for Beaches and Environment, Manuel Cardeña, said the drill was to “assess the response times and levels of all our beach services, and to check the coordination between the different organisations. We also want to meet our audit objective so the beaches obtain the Q quality certificate.” The council is keen to ensure that security meets the highest standards.

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Peter’s odd and curious world by Peter F. Purvey

A RUSSIAN multimillion pound satellite recently launched from the Baikonur launch facility has been irretrievably lost. The control computer was programmed for launch at a different site. (Ouch!) Hard to believe, but 2017 was the greenest year yet for the UK. For the first time wind, solar and nuclear generated more power than gas and coal combined. An ancient plague returns. Bolivia has declared a State of Emergency as vast agricultural areas, where most of Bolivian food and meat is produced, has been seriously affected by a plague of locusts. The dinosaurs thrived on this planet for more than 150 million years. But long before they disappeared they were beginning to grow feathers. Now, more than 10,000 species of birds populate every part of this planet, and every one is a descendant of the dinosaurs. The genes that caused this evolutionary change have now been identified by US scientists.

BOLIVIAN EMERGENCY: A biblical plague of locusts. Signals and quantum: Two things caught my attention recently and deserve a slightly longer airing than usual, so please bear with me. One, you could shrug your shoulders and say, only another ‘big bang’ thing, but it is quite awesome, if you think about these things, which I do. The second is well out of our comprehension, Einstein couldn’t get his head round it, so why should we, but it’s a

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THOSE living closer to Gibraltar than Malaga will be delighted that there is to be a new service run by easyJet from London Luton to Gibraltar effective December 4 this year. The service will operate twice weekly year round on Tuesdays and Saturdays on an Airbus A319 aircraft. London Luton joins Bristol, London Gatwick and Manchester on easyJet’s route network from Gibraltar. Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager said: “We’re delighted to be increasing services from Gibraltar and adding a fourth UK service to our network from the airport. “We continue to see an increased number of travellers looking to fly with easyJet on our Gibraltar routes and with affordable fares and flight time of just over two and a half hours, we’re confident that this new service to London Luton will prove popular with

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both business and leisure travellers. “We remain fully committed to serving Gibraltar and supporting the growth of tourism and business through our easy and affordable fares.” Gilbert Licudi QC MP, Minister for Tourism and Commercial Aviation said: “This is very welcome news and shows easyJet’s commitment to Gibraltar.

With this new service to London Luton, the north London region will once again count on convenient access to Gibraltar, be it for business, leisure or visiting friends and relatives. “We continue to work very closely with easyJet to deliver new routes and additional frequencies on existing services, and in promoting Gibraltar as a destination.”

good story anyway! Scientists in Western Australia have at last detected signals dating back to the very first stars that began to shine after the ‘big bang,’ roughly 180 million years later. (ie Some nine billion before our earth was formed.) The cold hydrogen that filled the universe (number one on the periodic table you probably learnt at school) mixing with the ultra-violet light from the first stars ra-

diated out across the universe at a radio frequency of 78 megahertz. These massive stars died young in huge supernova explosions, spewing out across the early universe all the heavier life-forming elements without which we would not be here. Whatever life there is in the vastness of the universe, it all came from these early stars; indeed, we are all made from stardust. The telescope (if that’s what you can call it) looked like a sheet of plate glass a little smaller than a table tennis table supported by six legs! The second item relates to attempts to make a quantum computer using electrons which have a positive or negative charge. The thing is, they can change polarity, or be both at the same time, then all other electrons change at the same instant and can appear to be in several places at once! Einstein called it ‘spooky happenings at a distance.’ We all know that computers operate by the use of two figures, one and zero. But experts think that if they could be both one and zero at the same time it might be possible to construct a computer with limitless capacity. I don’t know why. There is already a supercomputer that can make 1.75 quadrillion calculations-a-second, the equivalent, to the power of 50,000 laptops. Anyone with a better explanation, let me know, Einstein didn’t!

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Something of the night

by Michael Walsh

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keyboardcosmetics@gmail.com AN obsession with unearthing corpses suggests there is something of the night about the globalist left. There is relentless pressure to desecrate the mausoleum of former Spanish leader Francisco Franco (1892 - 1975) by removing his mortal remains. Those who espouse Stalinist ideology never give up with their creepy taste for necrophilia. E M Godden, in Conflict in Spain, says on p72, ‘During the last week of July, 1936, the bodies of nuns were exhumed from their graves and propped up outside the walls of their convents. Obscene and offensive placards were attached to their bodies.’ The Spanish Civil War (1936 1939) listed 731 Christian martyrs, who were sainted by the Roman Catholic Church in 2001 and 2007. In the canonisation of several martyrs, Pope Benedict said: “Adding such a great number

PRESSURE TO DESECRATE: Franco’s tomb, at Valle de los Caidos. of martyrs to the list of beatified persons shows that the supreme witness of giving blood is not an exception reserved only for some individuals, but a realistic possibility for all Christian people. “It includes men and women of different ages, vocations and social conditions, who pay with their lives in fidelity to Christ and His Church.” English historian Arthur Bryant,

in his well-documented Communist Atrocities in Spain, tells of one murder squad which went to the Dominican convent in Barcelona and informed the Mother Superior that ‘because of possible mob violence’ the nuns should accompany the squad to a place of safety. The sisters of mercy were then taken to the suburbs and murdered. The reason given in off-handed

manner: ‘We needed the building. We didn’t want to mess it up before we occupied it.’ In Madrid, it was estimated that one 10th of the population of Spain had been murdered by Republicans by 1939. It is on record that 6,832 members of the Catholic clergy, representing 20 per cent of the nation’s clergy, were killed. In October 2008, the Spanish

newspaper La Razon published an article on the number of people murdered for practising Catholicism. In May 1931, 100 church buildings were burned while intimidated firefighters refused to extinguish the flames. In 1934, 33 priests were slaughtered in the Asturias Revolution. Some 3,400 ecclesiastics were slaughtered during the first stages of the Civil War. By the end of the war a total of 7,000 clergymen and 3,000 religious people had been murdered for practising Catholicism. Soviet dissident and Gulag survivor Alexander Solzhenitsyn explained why we don’t read more about atrocities committed by the left ... ‘ownership of the media is in the hands of the pepetrators.’ Besides, journalism attracts those with liberal-left tendencies notorious for censoring genocide committed by globalists. These include atrocities committed by Republicans during and after the Spanish Civil War.

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FAMILY BUSINESS: Ian with his children. symbol on their roll get another roll, and the object, as in real football, is to score the most goals. Players can enjoy recreating some of the great matches from the World Cup, or those from previous tournaments. An array of great football videos can also be found on the Football Dice

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Summary and e - i root-changing verbs Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

HELLO again! We are, at present, on a journey through the various ways that verbs are formed in the present tense. Before we continue on our way I would like to have a brief recap so that we can see exactly how far we’ve come and how far we have to go! With regard to the present tense (this works differently in other tenses) we can divide our verbs into three groups. I call these groups ‘standard,’ ‘root-changing’ and ‘irregular.’ In parallel, as it were, we also have another three groups to be aware of, namely verbs that end in -ar, -er or -ir. These three groups are relevant in all verb tenses and formations. In previous articles we have looked at the ending changes of our ‘standard’ verbs and seen how they differ between the -ar, er and -ir groups. At this point we also looked at how each verb divides into root and ending, the root containing the essen-

tial meaning (walk, run, etc.) and the ending indicating who performs the action. At the same time we also mentioned the fact that in some cases there is a difference in the ‘first person singular’ form of certain verbs. These differences occur in both ‘standard’ and ‘root-changing’ verbs and do not influence the way the rest of the verb is considered. They are also usually very common and therefore easy to remember. We then moved to our second category which is ‘root-changing’ verbs and discovered that within this group there are three different types of root changes (there seem to be an awful lot of ‘threes,’ but I don’t think there’s any mystical reason for this). The most common group is the root change ‘e to ie’ and we looked at a few examples of this. The second group is ‘o to ue’ and that is what we looked at last week. In both cases we went through changes to -ar, -er and -ir verbs. This means that we now need to look at our third group of root-changing verbs,

which is ‘e to i.’ Once we have done that we only have the irregular verbs left and, as I am sure I’ve already told you, there are only four of them (ser, estar, ir and haber) and they may well be already quite familiar to you. The difference between the ‘e to i’ group of root-changing verbs and the other two is that they only occur in the ‘-ir’ group. Here are some the most common ones: decir (to say, to tell), pedir (to ask for, to order), medir (to measure), seguir (to follow, to continue), repetir (to repeat). So, as we have already seen the rules for root-changing verbs in some detail, here is one example of the ‘e to i’ verbs for you to contemplate for a few days. Pedir - to ask for/order PIDO PEDIMOS PIDES PEDÍS PIDE PIDEN PEDIR: To ask for/order. Don’t worry, there’ll be more next week!

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by Colin Bird

Faces in the crowd

I AM not what you would call a football fanatic, but if it’s England playing in the World Cup, then I’m right there with half the population of the UK. Likewise if it’s my home town Reading playing in the football Championship, then I shall always go out of my way to watch the game. You can’t beat a good laugh I always say. So that’s been me over the last two weeks, and although we are currently rehearsing for our October production of Calendar Girls, I have shortened proceedings on the appropriate evenings in order for those of us who are interested, to get back home to cheer on the lads. At the time of writing, England have progressed to the semi-finals and at the time of publication we will either be looking forward to our first World Cup final since 1966 and stocking up on beer and wine, or the boys will be on their way home with thoughts of what might have been and blaming Brexit. I have enjoyed most of the live TV coverage, and I have often wondered how much time goes into targeting individual fans in the crowd by the director

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CLOSE-UPS: One pretty fan attracts attention

for those close-up shots. It’s the same with Wimbledon and I feel sure that before coverage begins, the camera operators know exactly where the most attractive individuals are positioned.

But one thing struck me this time around in Russia, that whilst every country seemed to have beautiful girls cheering on their teams in seemingly large numbers, there was not one shot, that I can recall, of female English fans

who would grace the cover of Dandy, let alone Vogue or Cosmopolitan. This sounds very sexist, but it’s a fact that it’s the TV director who specifies the close-ups, and as often as not chooses beautiful young women to home in on. I have not been able to see all the games, but those I have watched, the sheer numbers of good-looking lady supporters have been impressive. France, Denmark, Brazil, Spain, and Germany - each with an army of young things yelling their lovely heads off. When we played Sweden, there was close-up after close-up of blonde Nordic lovelies and long shots of great swathes of blue and yellow in the stadium. Contrast that to close-ups of English men and youths - in great voice admittedly - but very little in the way of goodlooking young female fans who must surely have been present, and a long shot showing a sea of tattooed skin with the occasional flag of St George. Then it hit me. Given the problems between the UK and Russia right now, would this be Russian television’s way of depicting the English in a certain light that is to say the least, unflattering? Just a thought.

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8:00am Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers 8:30am The Dengineers 9:00am Naomi's Nightmares of Nature 9:30am Deadly Dinosaurs with Steve Backshall 10:00am Super Cute Animals 11:00am Athletics 12:00pm Wimbledon 2018: Wheelchair Finals 1:30pm The Best Dishes Ever 2:00pm Kew on a Plate 3:00pm Garden Rescue 3:45pm An Ideal Husband 5:15pm Wanted Down Under 6:00pm Flog It! 6:50pm H is for Hawk: A New Chapter Natural World 7:50pm Wimbledon 2018 10:00pm Reginald D. Hunter's Songs of the Border 11:15pm Mississippi Grind 12:55am Golf

9:30am Zoe Ball on Saturday 10:25am James Martin's American Adventure 10:55am Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 11:20am The Best of the Voice Worldwide 12:20pm The Best of the Voice Worldwide 1:20pm ITV Lunchtime News 1:30pm ITV Racing: Live From Newmarket 3:30pm FIFA World Cup 2018 6:15pm Catchphrase 7:00pm ITV Evening News 7:15pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm Info not available 8:00pm Info not available 9:00pm Info not available 10:30pm ITV News 10:55pm The Bourne Supremacy

10:25am 10:55am 11:25am 11:55am 12:25pm 12:55pm 1:55pm 2:25pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm

11:35am Access 11:40am Pets Make You Laugh Out Loud 12:00pm Police Interceptors 1:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 2:00pm Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 3:00pm Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 4:00pm Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 4:55pm Rich House, Poor House 5:55pm 5 News 6:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 7:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm Britain's Favourite Biscuit 10:20pm Victoria Wood by Her Friends 11:20pm Victoria Wood: Live

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8:30am Gardeners' World 9:30am Countryfile 10:30am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:00pm Wimbledon 2018: Wheelchair Finals 1:30pm Coast 2:25pm RAF 100: Into the Blue 2:55pm Operation Grand Canyon with Dan Snow 3:55pm Wimbledon 2018 Men's Final. 9:00pm Russia with Simon Reeve 10:00pm The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan 11:00pm The Fourth Estate 11:55pm Joe Lycett: That's the Way A-ha A-ha 12:55am Golf

7:55am The Oddbods Show 8:05am Ninjago 8:30am The Haunted Hathaways 8:55am Drop Dead Weird 9:25am ITV News 9:30am Zoe Ball on Sunday 10:25am To be Announced 10:55am To be Announced 12:00pm Midsomer Murders 2:00pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:15pm Catchphrase 3:00pm The Chase 4:00pm FIFA World Cup 2018 7:30pm Paul O'grady: For the Love of Dogs 8:00pm ITV Evening News 8:15pm Regional News and Weather 8:30pm Info not available 10:00pm Info not available 11:00pm ITV News

5:45am 6:10am 6:35am 7:00am 11:10am

4:30am More 6:30am Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Special 7:00am FML 8:50am The Wilde Wedding 10:40am Tommy's Honour 12:40pm Happy Death Day 2:30pm Renegades 4:30pm The Hurricane Heist: The Eye of the Storm 5:00pm Geostorm 7:00pm Tommy's Honour 9:00pm Happy Death Day 10:45pm Renegades 12:35am Geostorm 2:35am Professor Marston and the Wonder Women 4:30am Fashionista

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Alien Invasion: S.U.M.1 The Hurricane Heist: The Eye of the Storm The Midnight Man The Wilde Wedding Professor Marston and the Wonder Women The Hurricane Heist: The Eye of the Storm Happy Death Day Geostorm The Wilde Wedding Professor Marston and the Wonder Women Happy Death Day Geostorm Fashionista FML The Midnight Man

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The Midnight Man Anon: Special The Wilde Wedding Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Special Geostorm Professor Marston and the Wonder Women Renegades A squad of elite US Navy Seals are sent on a covert mission to retrieve millions in Nazi gold from the bottom of a lake in war-torn Bosnia. Happy Death Day The Wilde Wedding Geostorm Renegades Happy Death Day Wetlands Fashionista

11:00am Football's Greatest Head to Head 11:30am Phenoms - France 12:30pm Greatest Moments in Football 1:30pm Football's Greatest Head to Head 2:00pm Phenoms - Argentina 2:30pm Greatest Moments in Football 3:30pm Football's Greatest Head to Head 4:00pm Phenoms - Brazil 4:30pm Greatest Moments in Football 5:30pm Football's Greatest Head to Head 6:00pm Phenoms - England 7:30pm Greatest Moments in Football 8:30pm Football's Godfathers 9:30pm Football's Godfathers 10:30pm Football's Greatest Head to Head 11:00pm Phenoms - England

EFL Goals: Championship 2:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 3:00pm Championship Season Review 4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 5:00pm Football's Greatest Head to Head 5:30pm SPFL Round Up 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 8:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 9:00pm SPFL Round Up 9:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 10:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 11:00pm Phenoms - Spain

SATURDAY 2:20am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Simply Nigella 1:00pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Wimbledon 2018 Ladies Final. 7:50pm BBC News 8:00pm Regional News 8:05pm Weather 8:10pm Pointless 9:00pm Who Dares Wins 9:40pm Casualty 10:30pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 11:00pm BBC News 11:15pm Weather 11:20pm Match of the Day 11:50pm Today at Wimbledon 12:50am Match of the Day 2:35am Weather for the Week Ahead

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Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons The Simpsons Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it Escape to the Chateau: DIY Channel 4 News Great Canal Journeys Star Trek: Into Darkness Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Ramsay's Hotel Hell

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SUNDAY 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:10pm Songs of Praise 1:45pm BBC News 1:55pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:00pm Wimbledon 2018 2:50pm Wimbledon 2018 4:00pm Motd Live: World Cup Final Build Up 4:50pm Match of the Day Live: World Cup Final 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Poldark 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News

8:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25am Frasier 8:55am Frasier 9:25am Bake Off: The Professionals 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm The Simpsons 2:25pm The Simpsons 2:55pm A Monster in Paris 4:40pm Location, Location, Location 5:40pm Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it 6:40pm The Secret Life of the Zoo 7:40pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 9:00pm Dunkirk 10:00pm The Handmaid's Tale 11:15pm Hell or High Water

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House Doctor The Great Artists Wildlife SOS Milkshake! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles FIA Formula E Highlights Police Interceptors Police Interceptors Police Interceptors Police Interceptors Police Interceptors The Wonderful World of Puppies The Wonderful World of Puppies The Prince of Egypt Chuckle Time with the Chuckle Brothers 5 News Wrath of the Titans Hercules

7:30am 8:00am 8:30am 9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 10:05pm 10:35pm 11:35pm

Phenoms - Mexico Phenoms - Argentina Phenoms - USA Phenoms - France Phenoms - Spain Phenoms - Belgium and Netherlands Phenoms - Roi, Scotland and Wales Phenoms - England Football's Greatest Head to Head Football's Godfathers Football's Godfathers Greatest Moments in Football Phenoms - England Phenoms - USA Football Football's Greatest Head to Head Football's Godfathers One2eleven

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MONDAY 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Heir Hunters with Michael Buerk 12:45pm The Farmers' Countryside Showdown 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Red Rock 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Celebrity Money for Nothing 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Impossible 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm The Island That Saved My Life 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm Who Do You Think You Are?

7:30am 8:15am 9:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:15pm 3:00pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Right on the Money Bargain Hunt Antiques Roadshow Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Week in Parliament The Daily Politics Coast Perfection Triathlon World Series Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom Natural World Antiques Road Trip Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Back in Time for Tea Nadiya's Family Favourites University Challenge Versailles QI

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm Regional News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm To be Announced 10:30pm To be Announced 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm Regional News and Weather 11:50pm Police Tapes

9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Car S.O.S 12:05pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pm Our Guy in Russia 11:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Trust Me, I'm a Doctor Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics The Super League Show Getting the Builders in For What It's Worth Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom Natural World Antiques Road Trip Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Back in Time for Tea Inside the Factory The Five Billion Pound Super Sewer Live at the Apollo Newsnight

9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm Regional News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 9:00pm To be Announced 10:30pm To be Announced 11:30pm ITV News 12:00am Regional News and Weather 12:15am The Frankenstein Chronicles 1:15am To be Announced

9:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Car S.O.S 12:05pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Ackley Bridge 10:00pm Inside Facebook: Secrets of the Social Network 11:00pm Gogglebox

6:10am 6:35am 7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:10pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am

Great Scientists Wildlife SOS Milkshake! The Wright Stuff On Benefits: Breadline Brummies 5 News FIA Formula E Highlights Access Home and Away Neighbours Cagney and Lacey An Emma Fielding Mystery 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Moto GP Highlights Police Interceptors The Jumbo Jet: 50 Years in the Sky Traffic Cops Fights, Camera, Action

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Top Ten Show, the 2018 7:20am Tommy's Honour 9:25am Renegades 11:25am Happy Death Day Groundhog Day gets dark as a college birthday girl finds herself repeating the same deadly day over and over. 1:15pm FML 3:10pm Realive 5:10pm Tommy's Honour 7:10pm Renegades 9:00pm Happy Death Day 10:40pm Realive 12:35am Fashionista 2:35am Wetlands 4:30am FML

2:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 2:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 3:00pm Play-Off Final Highlights 4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 5:00pm Football's Greatest Head to Head 5:30pm SPFL Round Up 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 8:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 9:00pm SPFL Round Up 9:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 10:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 11:00pm MLS Round Up Show 11:30pm MLS Greatest Games 11:45pm MLS Greatest Games

Milkshake! The Wright Stuff On Benefits 5 News GPs: Behind Closed Doors Access Home and Away Neighbours Cagney and Lacey A Teacher's Obsession 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News The Secret Life of Owls The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies The Hotel Inspector Aidan: The Rarest Boy in the World Mums Gone Wild

4:30am 6:30am 7:00am 9:10am 11:00am 12:50pm 2:50pm 4:45pm

3:35pm One2eleven 4:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 4:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 5:00pm Football's Greatest Head to Head 5:30pm SPFL Round Up 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 8:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 9:00pm SPFL Round Up 9:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 9:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 10:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 11:00pm MLS Round Up Show 11:30pm Football's Greatest

TUESDAY 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Heir Hunters with Michael Buerk 12:45pm The Farmers' Countryside Showdown 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Red Rock 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Celebrity Money for Nothing 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Impossible 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Our Girl 11:00pm BBC News

9:30am 10:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:45pm 3:30pm 4:15pm 5:15pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm

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FML Anon: Special Tommy's Honour Happy Death Day 22 Chaser Renegades Realive The Hurricane Heist: The Eye of the Storm Tommy's Honour 22 Chaser A good-guy tow truck driver finds himself risking everything on a dangerous quest to provide for his struggling family. Renegades Happy Death Day Realive Wetlands Fashionista

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Impossible BBC News Regional News The One Show Fake Britain Animals Behaving Badly Killed by My Debt BBC News Regional News Weather A Question of Sport Live From the BBC Who Do You Think You Are?

4:15pm 5:15pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:10am

Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom Hidden Kingdoms Antiques Road Trip Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Back in Time for Tea Gardeners' World Picnic at Hanging Rock Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Newsnight Weather

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Regional News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:15pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Info not available 10:30pm Info not available 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm Regional News and Weather

12:05pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Live Well for Longer 10:00pm 24 Hours in a and e 11:00pm Stath Lets Flats

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5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News the Trouble with m and S 9:00pm The Highland Midwife 10:00pm Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh 11:00pm Celeb Trolls: We're Coming to Get You 12:00am Fame at Any Cost 1:00am Desperately Seeking Stardom 1:55am Super Casino

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Fashionista The Hurricane Heist: The Eye of the Storm 7:00am Top Ten Show, the 2018 7:20am Tommy's Honour 9:20am Realive 11:20am Renegades 1:20pm Happy Death Day 3:10pm Tommy's Honour 5:10pm Realive 7:10pm Renegades 9:00pm Happy Death Day 10:45pm The Last Diamond 12:40am Fashionista 2:40am 22 Chaser

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EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 9:00pm SPFL Round Up 9:15pm SPFL Round Up 9:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 9:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 10:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 11:00pm Football Godfathers

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Tommy's Honour An Ordinary Man Realive Renegades Tommy's Honour Gifted young golfer Tommy Morris rejects the stuffy status quo and seeks to play the game on his own terms. An Ordinary Man Happy Death Day Renegades Realive

5:00pm Football's Greatest Head to Head 5:30pm SPFL Round Up 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 8:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 9:00pm SPFL Round Up 9:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 10:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 11:00pm Football Godfathers

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Escape to the Country 4:30pm Celebrity Money for Nothing 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Impossible 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Eat Well for Less 10:00pm Keeping Faith 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News

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Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom 5:15pm Hidden Kingdoms 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Rhs: Tatton Flower Show 2018 9:00pm Golf 11:00pm Quacks 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am Hospital 1:15am Reginald D Hunter's Songs of the Border

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Judge Rinder Tenable Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale The Voice Kids Our Shirley Valentine Summer 11:30pm ITV News 12:00am ITV News London 12:20am Unforgotten 1:15am Jackpot247 4:00am ITV Nightscreen

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A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun The £100k Drop Come Dine with Me The Simpsons The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News George Clarke's Old House, New Home Prisión Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back Who is America? Is Love Racist? The Dating Game

Cagney and Lacey Two Wrongs 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Police Interceptors Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 10:00pm Eamonn and Ruth: How the Other Half Lives 11:00pm Inside the Murder Prison 12:05am The Last Days of Heath Ledger

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Music is the Message SOME 50 years ago, the second album from Kool & the Gang bore the title Music is the Message and this remains their mantra today. Amazingly, it was 54 years ago that two brothers and their friends formed Kool & the Gang and they are going strong with four of the original band still playing. Naturally, Robert ‘Kool’ Bell and his brother Ronald are still members all these years later alongside George Brown and Dennis Thomas but many of the other musicians who make up the group have been playing with the band for more than 20 years. This is a band that has sold more than 70 million albums and is constantly in demand with tours across the USA and Europe and this summer sees them in both continents but they

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Kool & the Gang get down on it.

are making time for one night in Marbella on Sunday August 19. Opening the show at the Puente Romano Tennis Court will be The Jackie Brown Band who will add their own local brand of funk to the evening but without doubt the audience will roar when Kool & the

Gang come on stage for their first visit to Marbella since 2010. Tickets cost from €35 to €160 (depending on where you sit and if you want to receive VIP treatment) and may be booked at https://rock loun ge.koobin.com/kool gang_es.

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La Cala de Mijas Lions Club donation THE president of the La Cala de Mijas Lions Club, Julie Barry, recently made her last presentation at the end of her presidential year. She presented a cheque for €1,000 to Luis Hernanz, technical coach for the Fencing Club in La Cala de Mijas. The money will be used to purchase material, licences and grants, and was very much appreciated by them. The members’ ages range from eight to 58 and they all have a great time learning this wonderful sport. They train hard for championships which take place throughout the year, and many medals have been won by its members. The club was started 12 years ago and has gone from strength to strength. It plays a vital role in the local community and long may it continue to provide this very important sporting activity. The new president, Mar-

FENCING CLUB: Receiving a €1,000 cheque. garet Bobowicz, took over on July 1 with her vice president, Anita Humphreys. She is looking forward to guiding the club through another year, helping those in need in the community. This being the 20th anniversary year, she hopes with nearly 30 members - to continue to raise the much needed funds required by the local community. During Julie’s year in office the club raised more than €75,000 for

those in need. What an achievement this was! The funds are raised through many Lions’ events and the 50 wonderful volunteers in the shop in 12 c/ Torremolinos, La Cala de Mijas. The shop is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 2pm, so go in and support these lovely ladies and gentlemen. Volunteers and donations are always warmly welcomed and you can call 677 059 061 to arrange.

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Time Out This week Celebrity Chef from Ready Steady Cook & Master Chef Steven Saunders, proprietor of The Little Geranium in La Cala recreates a classic English Fish & Chips recipe to celebrate English football.

Is it coming home? Steven Saunders FMCGB The Little Geranium La Cala de Mijas & Marbella

www.thelittlegeranium.com BY the time you read this we will know whether or not England is in the final! In the hope that we may be in the final, this week I am recreating a classic English fish and chips recipe with a modern twist that lightens it up. Those of you that know me will

know that I’m not really a football guy as food has dominated my life but when the World Cup is on, suddenly I am interested. Especially when we seem to be doing OK. In my years of cooking in various places I have cooked for some wellknown footballers. This fish and chips dish reminds me of David Beckham when he was at Manchester United and occasionally popped over the Trafford Bridge for lunch with his girlfriend Victoria at The Lowry Centre where I had a restaurant. David loves his fish and chips but also he knows that he can’t eat it too often, so when he orders it he savours every mouthful. On this occasion he ordered the fish and chips and a salad for Victoria. When it arrived he called me over. Steve, he said, what’s this? He was referring to

the home-made ketchup on the dish. I t ’s a h o m e - m a d e k e t c h u p I s a i d and I went on to explain the ingredients and how we make it. Steve, Steve, please can you get me Heinz? No problem David I responded and I rushed into the kitchen and shouted to one of the chefs to go and get Heinz ketchup from a local shop. “But Chef (the young chef responded) you said you would never buy anything ready made?” “Yeah but this is David Beckham and so I have just changed the rules so step on it and hurry!” He came back with the ketchup and David thanked me but had almost finished. “Steve” (he said) “please don’t go to the trouble of making that sauce for me, I like Heinz. I loved the batter on the fish though,

how did you make it?” I nearly said it’s a Japanese batter made with dried egg and it’s so much lighter, but I refrained and said “it’s a regular batter we make with beer.” “ I t ’s e x c e l l e n t , ” h e s a i d , “ d o n ’ t change it! “ So with that in mind I am sharing with you the batter recipe which has no beer in it served with a fresh tasting pea puree and some great hand cut fries, ideal for football celebrations if indeed we have any! I hope you enjoy this David Beckham recipe!

Sea Bass Tempura, minted pea puree and hand cut fries (Serves 4) Tempura Batter • 200g of Tempura Flour (from most supermarkets) • 200cl of iced cold sparkling water • A little Maldon salt • A few cubes of ice • A tablespoon of olive oil • Oil (sunflower or corn for frying)

How to make the Tempura batter Use the pre-mix tempura flour and add the ice cold sparkling water and some ice cubes and seasoning and the olive oil Mix together lightly with a spoon and do not whisk Important: Lumps in the flour is good. Do not mix it too much as you will get a lot of gluten which makes it heavy and creates an uncrispy tempura batter.

For the Sea Bass • Four fillets of the freshest sea bass fillets with skin on and all bones removed • Some plain flour for coating the fish • A deep fat fryer heated to 200C To cook the fish • Toss each fillet through some plain flour to coat • Now dip the fillets one at a time into the batter holding the tail (small part of the fillet) and allow batter to drip off for about five seconds.

• Place carefully in your hot fryer on full power. • Cook for about three minutes or until golden brown • Remove and season with Maldon salt

Tip Only cook two fillets of fish at one time or else the temperature will fall too much and start poaching not frying. Also if you overcrowd the fryer the fillets will stick to each other.

For the pea puree 1 bag of frozen peas approx. 500g A few fresh mint leaves Salt to finish

Method Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, blanch the peas for two minutes and add the mint leaves. Add the peas to a blender along with a little water. Blitz the peas, adding more liquid a little at a time, as needed for the peas to be smooth and thick. Blend for no more than two to three minutes. Pass the purée through a sieve and use the back of the ladle to push it through - this will give you a smooth finish Taste and season with salt

Hand Cut Chips Choose hard not waxy potatoes that chip well. Ask your

green grocer because in Spain most of the potatoes don’t chip well and you will need to be specific. Peel and cut into small chips approx. 1cm wide no larger Lower the temperature of the fryer to 160c Blanch the chips for approx. five minutes Now heat the fryer to full power 200c and re fry until the chips are crispy Season whilst hot with Maldon salt and serve Note You will have to refry the first two fillets of bass unless you have two fryers. That’s not a problem and resting the cooked fish is actually a good thing. When you refry they only need heating up so 30 seconds is enough. I like to serve samphire blanched in boiling water and fried in butter (no salt) with this dish and samphire is in season here now.

You can email Steven for bookings or questions at: steven@thelittlegeranium.com Steven Saunders FMCGB - The Little Geranium. La Cala de Mijas (Behind the Town Hall) www.thelittlegeranium.com

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Interview with Masha Malka

MASHA MALKA has defied the odds throughout her life. Leaving the only life and country she had known, Masha Malka’s life turned upside down when her family fled the Soviet Union. Overcoming the struggles of being a refugee at 17 years old, living below the poverty line, wondering where her next meal would come from, to decades later dealing with a very difficult break-up of a 20-year marriage. From living in seven countries, to becoming an internationally recognized author/speaker as well as a life and executive coach to hundreds of clients has given Masha the unique ability to understand what it takes to turn your life around. Masha, tell us how you ended up living in Marbella? “Before moving to Marbella, I was living in Miami, but as soon as I graduated from the University there, my husband and I decided to move to Europe in search of a perfect place to have and to raise children. “After living in Austria,the UK and Bulgaria, and travelling extensively around Europe, we found that perfect little place in Marbella and settled here.” The one minute Coach tell us more! “The One Minute Coach™ is a system that uses Accelerated Learning Techniques and Whole Brain Learning to present the information so that it is easy and effective to understand and to internalise. All my books are written using this system. “Each chapter takes about a minute to read followed by specific action steps and an image. This system has proven to be very popular with the readers, which is why I decided to write a series of books using that format.” Can we process enough information in one minute that can change our focus enough to make a difference? “If you are learning a totally new skill, such as accounting, or the game of chess, or anything else you never did

before, you will not be able to learn it in one minute. “However, change happens the moment you make a decision to change and accumulate enough information to make that change. So the reality is, it takes less than a minute to change and make a difference, but sometimes it takes many minutes of accumulated knowledge to do what needs to be done. “The name of my first book is The One Minute Coach: Change your life one minute at a time. This is the ‘secret’ to true and lasting success ... do what needs to be done every day, one minute a time, and you are guaranteed to get there.” You believe everyone is able to make a change (in fact I have a quote on my vision board for 2018 which says ‘Anyone can Change everything’) - what do you think stops us? “We are constantly chang-

ing everything, with every decision we make to do, or even not to do, something. “Everything has a consequence. What we need to ask ourselves is what would be the consequences of my action or inaction and is that what I want out of life?” Which One Minute Coach do you have planned next? “The One Minute Coach to Awakening the Goddess Within. “PS. I would like to offer to your readers a complimentary e-book which I put together with a selection of chapters from my new The One Minute Coach to Mastering Your Emotions. They can go to www.masha malka.com/ free to download it.” This interview was with Ali Meehan founder of costa women.com, a free community for Women living in Spain, or planning on heading this way.

OVERCOMING STRUGGLES: Masha Malka, the one-minute coach.

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DO NOT MISS

Virgen del Carmen Festival

THE Virgen del Carmen Festival, on Monday, is celebrated in many coastal towns and villages across Spain, and the Costa del Sol is no different. The Old Testament prophet Elias, towards the end of his life, became a hermit in a cave on Mount Carmelo. Hundreds of years later, pilgrims trying to follow in the prophet’s footsteps, invoke the protection of Virgin Mary of Mount Carmelo (the Virgen del Carmen). Now, the Virgin is the patroness and protector of all seamen, fishermen and even scuba divers, and the festival honours her to ensure that the year ahead will provide good conditions for fishing and week from 10am to 1pm at Guadalhorce, Las Chapas. Puerto Banus street market: every week from 9am to 2pm near the bull ring in Nueva Andalucia. Triple A: every week volunteer dog walkers required between 10am and 3pm at Calle Carril de la Mina 33 in Marbella. For more information contact 952 771 586. American Club of Estepona (ACE): open Mon to Sat from 1pm to 4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org.

SUNDAY JULY 15 Benahavis second-hand market: every week from 9am to 2pm, located 1km before the village on the right hand side of the road. University of the Third Age: coffee morning every week from 11.30am to 1pm at the Primavera Bar, Paseo Maritimo, Los Boliches. For more information contact: 679 516 654 or visit www.u3afuengirolacostadel sol.com. Sunday market: every week over 200 stalls at La Trocha in Coin. All welcome. For more info call 618 826 852.

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MONDAY JULY 16

Flamenco show: free every week from 12 noon to 1pm in Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo. Organic market: every

Age Care Association: weekly coffee morning atTangee’s Bar, Avda Bonanza, Benalmadena (near the church) from 11am to

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Age Concern meet every Friday from 11am to 1pm at Biddy Mulligan’s in the centre of La Cala de Mijas, behind Supersol (with free parking). Age Concern offers advice, support, help and friendship, and look forward to seeing you. Lifeline: 652 537 615. Age Care Association hold a weekly coffee morning from 11am to 12.30pm at the Hogar del Jubilado in Los Boliches, Fuengirola. Drop in for a chat and to share experiences. For more information contact 635 407 255. First Fuengirola Scout Group: every week from 7pm to 9pm at St Anthony’s College in Fuengirola. The group is for all young people between six and 18 years old. Contact Robert Troost on 610 755 995 or email robert.troost@britishscoutin goverseas.org.uk. Christian Basilica of San Pedro de Alcantara: free guided tour of one of the oldest Christian churches on the Iberian Peninsula from 11am to 1pm, Calle Vega del Mar, San Pedro de Alcantara. Royal British Legion’s Benejarafe Branch: every Friday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at Restaurante Puerta Niza, Carretera Nacional N-340, KM 263. RBL offer emotional and financial help to those who have served in the Armed Forces. American Club of Estepona (ACE): open Mon to Sat from 1pm to 4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org. University of the Third Age Costa del Sol - play Mah Jong: every week from 10am to 1pm at the PYR Hotel in Fuengirola. For more information contact 633 552 238 or visit www.u3afuengirolacostadel sol.com. Cancer Support Group (English-speaking): last Friday of every month at 5pm in the Hospital Costa del Sol café, Marbella.

VIRGIN TERRITORY: The procession takes the statue to the beach.

safe passage for boats. Boats carrying the Virgen del Carmen will also be rowed along the waters in honour of those who have lost their lives at sea. In Torremolinos, the neighbour-

12.30pm. Drop in for a coffee and a chat. For more information contact 635 407 255. American Club of Estepona (ACE): open Mon to Sat from 1pm to 4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org. Walking Football: every week from 7.30pm at the El Retamar pitch by the Butterfly Park in Benalmadena. Walking Football is for men and women over 50 to play football without running or tackling and is a great way to meet new friends. Visit www.walkingfootballspain.c om for details. ‘Are you affected by someone’s drinking?’ Alanon Family Groups hold a meeting at 8.30pm in the Divina Pastora church rooms (Calle Juan Breva 2), Marbella. Details at www.alanonspain.org. The RAF Association: first Monday of each month at Ollie’s Bar, Avenida Bonanza, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena at 1pm for a social with a quiz and raffle. The association also meets every third Monday of each month at Hotel Molino, Saydo Park, Mollina at 12pm for a social with a quiz and raffle.

TUESDAY JULY 17 Age Care Association: weekly coffee morning from 11am to 1pm at the Interna-

hood of La Carihuela is the heart of the festival, and a seafaring mass will be held in the morning, sung by the pilgrims choir in Our Lady of Carmen church. This is the beginning of the day, which then brings in a variety of cultural and gastronomic activities, parties and concerts. The festival will continue in the afternoon with a procession carrying the Virgin from the Our Lady of Carmen church to La Carihuela beach, where another seafaring mass is held. The statue of the Virgin will then be moved to a boat and sailed close to the Torremolinos shore before finally being returned to the church.

tional Baptist Church in Calahonda. Drop in for a chat and to share experiences. For more information contact 635 407 255. Arroyo Social and Welfare Club: every Tuesday at Agata Apartments Arroyo de Miel from 11.30am for 12 noon start. There is a raffle, quiz, and a game such as Play Your Cards Right, plus extras! For more information call Anthia on 634 157 042. Costa Women Business Group: every second Tuesday from 9.30am to 11.30am for business networking in La Cala. For more information contact Ali 677 251 058. Fuengirola Ukulele (known as Fuengulele) social, jamming and sing-along sessions: every Tuesday from 7pm until 9.30pm-ish at the Water’s Edge Bar, Fuengirola port - visitors and beginners welcome. For more information contact Ray on 605 791 150. Language exchange workshop: free, every week from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in Mijas village. For more information contact 952 890 010 or frd@mijas.es. The Good Companions Club: every Tuesday in Manila Bar, Paseo Maritimo, Los Boliches 12pm to 1.30pm. For more information contact Tony White on 952 494 730. American Club of Estepona (ACE): open Mon to Sat from 1pm to 4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All

nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org. Walking Football: every week from 8pm on the fivea-side pitches at the Estadio de San Pedro in San Pedro de Alcantara. Walking Football is for men and women over 50 to play football without running or tackling and is a great way to meet new friends. Visit www.walking footballspain.com for details. The Good Vibrations Singing Sessions: every Tuesday night at 7.30pm at Huber Plataforme De Arte, Calle San Antonio, Estepona. €10 prepaid concession, €15 casually. Go to ‘Find Your Voice Vocal Studio’ on Facebook for details. TAPAS Choir rehearsals: every Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm at El Porton de Piedra, Alhaurin El Grande. For everyone who likes to sing. No need to be able to read music. Contact info@tapas society.com.

WEDNESDAY JULY 18 The Royal British LegionTorremolinos Branch: every Wednesday at 12.30pm at Vanilla Bar in Plaza la Nogalera ,Torremolinos (opp the railway station). Flamenco show: free every Wednesday from 12 noon to 1pm in Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo. Language exchange workshop: free every week from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in La Cala. For more information

contact 952 890 010 or frd@mijas.es. Malaga Picasso Museum: guided tours in English every Wednesday at 11.30am. Entry €8, children under 18 go free. Parent and baby coffee mornings: every week from 11am to 1pm at Mundo Mania, Cancelada. Entry €5 and includes coffee and two hours of play in the baby and toddler play frame. TIMS (The International Music Society) Choir: rehearsals every week from 7pm to 9.30pm in St Andrews Church, Los Boliches. A very friendly group of different nationalities. For more information contact 654 891 790. American Club of Estepona (ACE): open Mon to Sat from 1pm to 4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org. Sing SingSing!: every Wednesday from 11.30am at Huber Plataforme De Arte, Calle San Antonio, Estepona. €8 prepaid concession, €12 casually. Go to ‘Find Your Voice Vocal Studio’ on Facebook for details.

THURSDAY JULY 19 La Cala Live: every Thursday from May to September at 9pm. Live bands and dance groups playing rock ‘n’ roll, blues, jazz, flamenco and pop from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s in the plaza in front of the Municipal Office in La Cala de Mijas. Age Concern meet every Thursday from 11am to 1pm at the Pensionista building in Los Boliches, above the indoor market and just around the corner from Los Boliches station. A second meeting is also held at the Oasis Bar near the entrance to Mijas Pueblo, across from the multi-storey car park. Age Concern offers advice, support, help and friendship. Lifeline: 652 537 615. Language exchange workshop: free, every week from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in Las Lagunas. For more information contact 952 890 010 or send an email to frd@mijas.es. Los Jueves al Casco: every week from 8am to 12 noon, enjoy discounts, live music, free tastings and more in Marbella Old Town.

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Word Ladder Can you by changing 1 letter at a time, get from the first word to the last word in the given number of moves?

Puzzles Page

SLAM 1 2 3 4

Kenny Corris For Readings, Consultations and Castings kennycorris@hotmailcom www.kennycorris.net Mobile: 686 361 594 / Tel: 965 878 424

Aries. If someone’s nose is put out of joint this week it is no fault of yours, though you may well be a convenient shoulder to cry on. Saturn bids for a swift solution, but there is every risk that the matter, though appearing to be settled, may actually serve to open a can of worms. In trine with Venus sage Saturn actions a fair share of compromise.

Libra. Time for some much needed rest and relaxation. You have done and dusted what you said that you would do, and now is a time to chill and take some down time just for your elf. The Venus conjunction with Ceres brings in new energies and heralds a busy time ahead, so, while you can, opt out and charge your mojo in preparation.

Taurus. Mercury’s brush with Pluto serves to slow something down, but also serves to give you some quality time to rethink your recent actions; and plan better your next step. Whilst Mercury clearly opens the discussion and promotes the wellbeing of the future, Pluto brings timbre to a situation that won’t go away by itself!

Scorpio. A healthy whiff of nostalgia takes you back this week as you get to reminisce and catch up with someone close to you. Though you have a agenda that sees you keen on the long term planning, it is good to bide a while in the past just long enough to look back on what was. Pluto is in opposition to the Sun, and for sure, all is well.

Gemini. Mars stimulates the creative corner borne by Ceres, bringing positive energy into a project that seems to be becoming stale. Under your control and guidance there is work to be done and you are the person to steer the ship, hands on. A problem is only a problem if you let it become one, and a problem shared is a problem halved.

Sagitarius. Look within, and you may just surprise yourself as you work with emotional issues and allow for new horizons. The inner you is poised and ready to take on something new and this will only happen if you can better know what’s within. This week Venus steps up to both Mars and Saturn bringing power through inner energies.

Cancer. Once bitten is twice shy, but you are back on track, highly motivated, and there appears to be no stopping you! The Sun takes on Kora midweek, and the merging of previous boundaries seems to create an open and more conducive environment, bringing change, but not change for change’s sake. Be who you really are!

Capricorn. Make hay while the sun shines this week, since you have the backing you need astrologically to make a real difference. Enabling, mighty Mars shapes up to a dreamy, romantic Venus and the result is sensitivity personified. Such power in positive hands can make significant change and bring much needed comfort when and where needed.

Leo. We are approaching a Leo driven agenda, and the Cosmos seems to be open to opportunity and enterprise. He who dares, wins, so go for it! Whereas you are happier centre stage, this is not necessarily where the action really is this week. Use your considerable psychic senses to read between the lines and look before you leap.

Aquarius. Under your guidance many new aspects are being explored, and for good reason. Finally you get to say what needs to be said with no holds barred. If the truth be told you are part of the rescue package and have surprised even yourself with your intermediary bargaining skills. Keep up the good work, it helps everyone directly.

Virgo. An affair of the heart sees you at sixes and sevens this week. If ever there was a time to face facts it is now. The midweek tryst between Mars and Venus ascertains the whole business of love and war, and turns the tables into the bargain. Meanwhile it is one step forward and two back, and the stagnation of the situation begs a resolve.

Pisces. Look to your opposing sign of Virgo this week as things have to be seen to be believed and because opposites attract. Relationship issues are strained and there appears to be no solution on the horizon. Be ready to make decisions because what you do next is vital, and whatever comes along, your faith in fate will be rewarded.

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Cryptic

Down 1 Tramp, one in collection of papers (7) 2 Auctions off prison rooms, we hear (5) 3 More hasty to produce a slice of bacon (6) 4 Elegance of old cricketer (5) 5 Left out by mistake, I met Dot (7) 6 Greek letter begins, 'Sir, I give my assurance' (5) 8 Some hotel items for the select few (5) 13 Disturbance after tea in old vehicle (7) 15 Gather a large amount (5) 16 Chap gets older, but copes 17 Menservants drink during TV's broadcast (6) 18 Went out with old hat (5) 19 Roy leaves mixed yoghurts for hooligans (5) 21 Empty shower after last showered (5)

BALL Weekly Stars

Across 1 Aspired, in a way, to helplessness (7) 4 Slogs away to get shine (5) 7 Only about five find the answer (5) 9 Strongly criticising the roof work (7) 10 Encourage another to breathe? (7) 11 Minor part in Oedipus Rex tragedy (5) 12 Stone alien missile (6) 14 Hit and miss or damn silly (6) 18 A drink for the American conscripts (5) 20 Leave, if there's a group performing (7) 22 Roman officer broke turbine (7) 23 Some of his language was jargon (5) 24 Fruit for specific days of the month (5) 25 Rushes to publish within seconds (7)

Code Breaker

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 12 represents Z and 15 represents D, so fill in Z every time the figure 12 appears and D every time the figure 15 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Play on Words

Answers String theory. Just in time.

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13th - 19th July Across 1 Charred wood used for fuel (8) 6 And not (3) 7 Loft (5) 9 Vow (4) 11 Loan (4) 12 Weapons (4) 14 Information (4) 16 School group (5) 18 Animal park (3) 19 Buildings where plays area performed (8)

Quick

Down 1 Disagreement (8) 2 Pinafore (5) 3 Layer (4) 4 Relevant (3) 5 Hand-held cutting tool (8) 8 The other one from this (4) 10 Totals (4) 13 Shaving tool (5) 15 Largest continent (4) 17 Fire remains (3)

Across 1 Shower (of rain) (8) 4 Pelota (4) 8 Guante (5) 10 Poppy (7) 11 Stadium (7) 12 Grosero (maleducado) (4) 14 To turn off (light, television) (6) 16 Pajitas (6) 19 Tin can (4) 21 Rescue (7) 24 Disculpa (7) 25 Mareas (5) 26 Plomo (4) 27 Prisionero (8)

Down 1 Storks (8) 2 Delante (5) 3 Nails (metal) (6) 5 Evitar (5) 6 Loyal (4) 7 Zanahoria (6) 9 Oyster (5) 13 Lift (elevator) (8) 15 Spit (roast) (6) 17 Coffin (5) 18 Oración (religión) (6) 20 Now (at this time, immediately) (5) 22 Mushrooms (flat-topped) (5) 23 Caída (4)

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

Kenny’s Postbag Kenny, I had a reading with a psychic and he told me when I was going to die. Since then I have been very anxious and I am not sleeping well. I wish I could turn the clock back! Penny M. Penny, the one thing certain is we will, all of us, die one day; but it is not professional to give a client any details about their departure from this planet. I am not surprised that you are distressed and not sleeping. I get angry when I hear of anyone who gives such a reading, and does not adhere to known standards. One thing for sure, whoever this was, the reading is not to be trusted and I would ask you to ignore it as the rubbish it really is.

Kenny Corris Don't forget to email or message me with your Postbag Questions!.

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

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For Birthday Celebrants The blueprint of life has everything mapped out, but favourable planetary aspects are urging you to hedge a bet to enable you, and back you to the hilt. Be patient and embracing, but you must love what you so do too!

Sudoku

Funagram Unscramble the name of a famous American author of thriller novels: TO MURDER BULL Unscramble the name of a famous Roman road (two words): WE GRANT TITLES ANSWERS: - ROBERT LUDLUM - WATLING STREET

Fill the grid so every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1-9

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Father’s influence?

NEW STUDY: Effects on a child’s future.

DOES living with a two parent family really affect the health and future of children? A new study carried out on British families claims it does. Researchers from the London School of Economics looked at the lives of more than 1,000 children born to single mothers at the turn of the century, based on reports following the lives of nearly 20,000 children.

They followed a youngster’s health, intelligence and social skills up to the age of seven and found that those who also lived with their biological father were more likely to go on to have a better education and get a good job. However, if a stepfather joined the father the results were not the same and children were more likely to have the same issues as youngsters brought up by just their mothers.

Are you in the mood? A SEX survey has revealed that almost two-thirds of couples say sex is an important part of their relationship, yet one in three women admit their partner wants more sex than they do. The findings were revealed from a survey of 5,000 people aged between 16 and 65 who were in a relationship. It was carried out by researchers from the Open University and Huddersfield University and found that 33 per cent of women agreed with the statement that their partners wanted more sex than they did. However, it also revealed that they accepted this difference as ‘part and parcel’ of a normal relationship. Just one in 10 men said they wanted sex less than their partner. The findings were presented to the British Sociological Association’s annual conference in Manchester.

Wine’s flavour is formed in the brain A REPORT suggests that wine could give your brain a work out. A leading neuroscientist believes that drinking a glass of wine sparks a reaction in the sensory and emotional parts of the brain and it is this brain activation that actually constructs the taste of the wine. The neuroscientist also believes that flavour is impacted by the drinker’s emotional connection to the wine as it conjures up memories and emotions. Factors such as gender, age and even the genetic make-up of saliva can impact how wine tastes, in a term called ‘neurogastronomy’ which describes how the brain creates the perception of flavour.

Ask the Optician An introduction to the eyes and vision Nerea Galdos, Store Director from Specsavers Opticas Marbella T O D AY w e ’ r e h e l p i n g a p a t i e n t w h o s e child has some questions about the eyes that they are not sure how to answer. We hope it can help you to understand the eyes better too! What happens when we see? Eyes are very complex and sensitive, and work in a similar way to a camera. When we look at an object, light bounces off the object and enters our eyes through the pupil. This light then passes through the lens of the eye, which focuses it to make a clear picture on the retina at the back of the eye. There are special cells on the retina called rods and cones, which send electrical messages along the optic nerve to the brain. The brain then turns those messages into images allowing us to see the object. Everything we see reaches our retina as an upside-down image. H o w e v e r, t h e b r a i n i s v e r y c l e v e r a n d tells us that we see things the right way up. How do lenses help us see better? Lenses bend light to make the rays of light meet at one point. This point is called the focus. We see images clearly at the point of focus. The lenses in our eyes focus images on our retina. By looking through other types of lenses, we can make objects appear larger and nearer, or smaller and further away. This is what happens when we wear glasses, or when we look through a magnifying glass or telescope.

If you or your children have questions about the eyes, ask your optician and make sure that you are all having regular eye tests from the age of three years old. To find your nearest Specsavers visit

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health

Going loco for coconut oil

LOVED by models Gisele Bundchen and Miranda Kerr, coconut oil is becoming something of a beauty musthave on the dressing tables of fashionistas around the globe. This yummy-smelling oil is being praised by beauty editors for its soothing and moisturising properties; and there are lots of ways to use it. First, the science bit. Coconut oil contains high levels of several beneficial acids: lauric, caprylic and capric acids. These chemicals have antifungal, antibacterial and anti-viral qualities, making the product a brilliant natural cold-sore remedy. These

acids also reduce inflammation, helping those who suffer from acne. Taken internally - either eaten straight off the spoon or used in cooking - coconut oil boosts levels of ‘good’ cholesterol, helps to fight infection and improves the immune system. The product, which has a solid, frosting-like texture at room temperature, melts with the warmth of your hands and makes an excellent all-round moisturiser. Its natural antioxidant levels will help ward off the effects of pollution and delay wrinkles on both the face and body. The oil makes a gentle and effective eye make-up remover and a great natural lip balm. Used before going in the sun, it provides natural low levels of SPF, and will nourish your skin at the same time. Used on nails, coconut oil will moisturise your cuticles, and massaged into the ends of hair will tame frizz and soften split ends. Better still, the whole family can enjoy this multi-purpose natural remedy. The oil

is brilliant as both a shaving and after-shave cream and when used on beards will soften bristles. Babies’ bottoms will also benefit as coconut oil helps clear up nappy rash. Gargled in the mouth, a 2017 study found it can decrease plaque levels and reduce gum disease. Fans also claim it helps to whiten teeth. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous and want to have a go at some kitchen sink chemistry, why not try mixing equal parts of sugar and coconut oil to make a natural body scrub? If you have a favourite aromatherapy oil, you could also try adding a couple of drops to a handful of coconut oil and make a massage lotion, or mixed with peppermint oil in a small pot you can create your very own lip balm for on the go. If you’re thinking of trying coconut oil for any of its uses, though, it’s worth bearing in mind there are several different qualities, and organic, virgin products will give you the best results. Hydrogenated coconut oil is unhealthy to cook with and oily rather than moisturising if used on the skin or hair. Browse local chemists though and you’ll find most medium-sized shops should offer a good quality oil.

Coconut oil, did you know? COCONUT OIL: A beauty must-have.

• The oil’s high levels of beneficial saturated fats help balance hormones. • It is the richest source of lauric acid, a natural anti-bacterial, after breast milk. • Coconut oil won’t break down when cooking at high temperatures like other oils. It also won’t go off as quickly.

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by Ricardo Guerra WHEN France plays Croatia in the World Cup final on Sunday, they will have a significant but often overlooked advantage. Croatia will go into the match against France with 24 hours less time to rest due to the fact that they played their semi-final game one day after the French faced Belgium. The calendar of the World Cup competition gives a major advantage to one of the semi-finalists. An extra 24 hours of rest becomes even more of a factor when you have only three or four days between matches. The lost day of rest isn’t Croatia’s only disadvantage: Croatian players, led by

Zlatko Dalić, are also coming into the final after having recently played an exhausting match against England. In that semi-final they played two halves of extra time. And in the previous game the Croatians played a fatiguing match in the quarter finals against the Russians. In that game, extra time was followed by the emotional burden of penalty kicks. Making the disparity worse still is the fact the French in all their matches have not played a single bout of extra time. Consequently, they were able to conserve energy and move into the final with considerable capital. It will clearly be a huge challenge for Croatia to recover in time to play with the energy and vitality necessary

to win. They will definitely need the encouragement of the thousands of Croatian fans who have inundated Moscow. France’s physiological edge may also confer a psychological advantage in that match. In the back of their minds, the Croatians will know they may be entering the game with less fuel in the tank, and those thoughts won’t help, especially in a game of this magnitude - one that surely will be the most important in their lives. The race to recover for this match started immediately following Croatia’s dual with England in the semi-final, an exhausting marathon that will cause extreme recovery-related issues for the Croatian players.

There are several recovery strategies that can be employed in order to speed the recovery of a team in between matches, and these become even more critical when matches are played over a short period of time. Convincing research has shown that following intense exercise, a golden opportunity exists during which cells within the skeletal muscle are more open to receiving vital nutrients that replenish reserves of glycogen, the fuel stored in muscles. This fuel is the equivalent of gasoline in the tank of a car and provides vital energy for muscle contraction. It is possible to make glycogen levels return to normal levels within 36 hours of an exhausting match if the

Credit: @francefootball

France has clear physiological advantage over Croatia France may have the physical edge over Croatia. players follow a proper dietary regimen, take the proper supplements and get adequate time to rest. Nevertheless, it is important to note that glycogen replenishment is only one of the many physiological elements that make up an athlete’s recovery process. The other physiological mechanisms critical to a complete recovery may take several days or even weeks to normalise. Also, playing exhausting matches over short periods of time may lead to micro-tears in the

muscles that make it more difficult for glycogen to be replenished accordingly. It is likely that both teams have made use of some of the aforementioned strategies to shorten their recovery time. The success of their recovery will depend on how organised and committed they have been in mobilising these schemes following the semi-finals. In fact, even if the Croatians use all these strategies, we still cannot be sure they will have adequate time to fully recover.

Ricardo Guerra is an exercise physiologist. His articles have appeared in several international publications in five different languages, and his writing covers topics related to medicine, science and sports. He has a Masters of Science in sports physiology from the Liverpool John Moores University. He has worked with several clubs and teams in the Middle East and Europe, including the Egyptian and Qatari national teams. Most recently he was the exercise physiologist of Olympique de Marseille.rvcgf@yahoo.com.

ENGLAND’S bid to reach a first World Cup final since 1966 came to an agonising end as they lost in extra time to Croatia in Moscow. Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic scored the winning goal in the 109th minute of the semi-final, slotting in from Ivan P e r i s i c ’s h e a d e r b a c k i n t o the area. England - in their first World Cup semi-final since they were beaten on penalties by West Germany at Italia ’90 - were given the perfect start through Kieran Trippier ’s free kick into the top corner after only five minutes. H o w e v e r, t h e i n f l u e n t i a l Perisic managed to get an outstretched foot just ahead o f K y l e Wa l k e r ’ s d i v i n g head, to divert a cross into the net for Croatia’s equaliser on 68 mins and send the match into extra time. England’s players were inconsolable at the final whistle as the dream was snatched away, but they can take great pride and credit from this tournament. Expectations were low as they entered the tourna-

England come home as dream dies

WORTHY APPLAUSE: England players acknowledge fans’ support after the game.

ment, but the young squad have shown a good deal of composure, tenacity and ability to reach the semi-finals. Harry Kane had a great chance to double England’s lead from a Jesse Lingard through pass, but goalkeeper Danijel Subasic denied him and Kane then hit the rebound into the post from a tight angle. Lingard also fired a glorious chance wide and after that Croatia grew in confidence. With midfield maestro Luk a M o d r i c t h e c o n d u c t o r, Croatia took control, with Perisic hitting the post and Jordan Pickford saving athletically from Mandzukic, before the striker made the dec i s i v e c o n t r i b u t i o n w i t h 11 minutes of extra time left. The 32-year-old reacted quicker than John Stones in the area to beat Pickford, and England had nothing left to give. England will now play Belgium in Saturday’s third/ fourth place play-off in St Petersburg, while Croatia will now face France in the final in Moscow on Sunday.

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motoring TEST DRIVE by Tim Saunders

Citroen C3 MANY motorists crave looks and economy but they don’t necessarily have the budgets for both. So the Citroen C3 with its 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine is sure to win many hearts and minds. It’s the most efficient car I have driven for a very long time. With its blue bodywork and white roof, the five-door hatchback looks sporty and stylish. It should also not suffer supermarket trolleys gladly… thanks to Citroen’s patented Bump technology. Ram a trolley into the door and it should rebound and likely do the assailant a bit of damage. It reminds me of when my dad bought a car and on parking in a supermarket car park a nasty dent appeared in the door from a trolley. It remained there for evermore. Although Citroen’s Bump technology will tackle many trolley problems on doors it cannot cover all eventualities and does not deal with oafs in 4x4s who get out and slam their doors uncaringly into the poor little car next to them. I think Citroen would do well to cover most of the bodywork of their cars in this

Bump technology. Dent removal companies would suddenly experience a drop in trade. Inside the C3 there’s daring orange leather on the dashboard and on the edges of the black fabric seats as well as around the steering wheel. It’s also practical. The petrol engine is responsive and I like the five-speed manual gearbox and traditional handbrake. There’s engine stop/start and on a full 45-litre tank it will easily cover over 500 miles. Pretty impressive. Head on it looks quite chunky with its large grille and bumper and inside there’s a reasonable amount of space with an adequate boot for a car of this size. Of course, with all the Saunders’ luggage it is often necessary to remove the parcel shelf and this occasion is no different. If only our daughters could travel light but even on a sleepover at their grandparents it seems they need to take the kitchen sink. The sat nav is easy to use but try as I might I cannot get it to allow me to search by postcode, which is a pain. That said, it is a trustworthy system and I am impressed how it introduces me to some of Devon’s scenic

CITROEN C3: Good looking.

Facts at a glance country roads that I have not come across before and I am all the better for this experience. The C3 can be driven with urgency and it will not disappoint. Driving in Britain during the day has become an utter waste of time due to endless traffic jams and so it is a joy to drive early in the morning or late at night when the roads are quiet. It actually takes us just two hours to travel from Hampshire to Devon at 6am. The same journey during the day can take up to six hours. On a decent long stretch of road the C3 overtakes six cars in a row, all crawling along at under 50mph. It is a very safe manoeuvre, I reassure my wife as she moans at my needless risk taking. No risk whatsoever and the Citroen conducts itself splendidly without even breaking into a sweat. My wife, on the other hand … It’s by no means a super-fast car but it is quick and does feel like a sports car when the revs are high and the road is clear.

Citroen C3 Flair S&S PureTech 110 Manual in Cobalt Blue with Opal White roof Price: €20,650 Top speed: 187kph 0-100kph: 9.3secs Power: 110bhp Economy: 21 kpl approx. Watch the video at www.testdrives.biz The engine bears the distinctive sound of other small three-cylinder Citroens and Peugeots; it’s a sound that has grown on me and I love the fact that this is turbocharged. This family-sized hatchback comes equipped with all round electric windows and wing mirrors and the central touchscreen operates the heating, sat nav and radio. It is also home to a helpful reversing camera. Here is a car for all mums and dads who are not too old for a bit of fun.