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‘Clear our river’ pleas from town ADRA is calling for the local riverbed to be cleared urgently to prevent a similar disaster to the recent floods.
Back in October 1973, a storm bringing 206 litres of rain per square metre caused the river to break its
banks, resulting in severe damage, with water reaching a depth of two metres in parts. At its worst, the river was flowing with up to 1,200 cubic metres per second, breaking the walls which had been built to divert its course. For seven years, the town hall has been sending requests to the government delegation in the province for the riverbed to be cleared, as its current state is a danger to the town. Local mayor, Enrique Hernando, has recently met with the territorial representative for the Junta de Andalucia HEAVENS OPEN: Torrents of storm water made many roads impassable. Department of Agriculture, Fishing and Environment, Jose Manuel Ortiz, to discuss the matter. Ortiz said he didn’t realise the riverbed was so bad. A MONTH after the the A-350 road extra travelling costs as storms badly damaged connecting Pulpi and well as a longer journey The mayor has Huercal-Overa, traders to Huercal-Overa’s announced that if nothing and local business Inmaculada Hospital. is done, the town will take associations are angry The situation was the case to court, although that the link is taking so described as ‘outragprevious representatives long to repair. eous’ by the Pulpi said the problem with The usual 22- Businessmen and clearing the river is the kilometre distance Traders Association presence of a protected between both towns (ACEPUL), who called species of fish. Hernando became 46 kilometres on the authorities to said his priority is the due to traffic take urgent measures people of Adra but he has diversions, meaning to restore the road. ‘nothing against the fish’.
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Traffic flow THE Vera to Garrucha road has been reopened to traffic and works have started to repair the bridge connecting Puerto Rey and Pueblo Laguna, Vera Town Hall has said.
Murder trial THE 36-year-old resident of Fines (near Albox) who is suspected of murdering his wife in May 2011 may be facing 36 years in prison, according to the Regional Prosecutor’s Office.
Veggie garden PULPI residents can apply until December to get their own intown vegetable garden, following the ‘Un huerto, una familia’ (One garden, one family) scheme. Call 950 464 001.
Levante promo A ‘TOURISM consortium’ to promote the Levante region in Almeria has been proposed by the Andalucian Tourism and Trade Councillor, Rafael Rodriguez.
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‘Thriller’ mob NEARLY 200 people were due to perform a Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ flashmob in Almeria last night. The exact places and hours were a surprise.
Storm hit A GROUP of 17 students and two teachers from Huercal Agave School visiting New York were trapped in a hotel due to Hurricane Sandy, at press time.
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SPAIN is emerging from the crisis, declared Minister of Labour Fatima Bañez on Monday. Twenty-five per cent of the workforce - 5.7 million people - are jobless and this could rise to 27 per cent in 2013. It is brave of Bañez to insist there are ‘indications’ of improvement but rather than confidence she is more likely to inspire a response of: “Whatever she’s on, we’ll have some too.”
DESPITE unexpected regional semi-victories in Andalucia and Asturias in March, Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba led the PSOE to defeat in Galicia and the Basque Region. Ideological renewal is said to be the answer, but what the party needs now is leadership renewal. It’s time for Carme Chacon to step forward, but only if Zapatero’s former Defence Minister opts for federalism and steers clear of Cataluña’s pretensions of grandeur and independence.
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Works ahead SEVEN streets in Tabernas urbanisations will be restored and a waterchannelling ditch network will be built, in a €188,700 effort by the Almeria regional government.
‘Acorn’ deal FIVE were held by the Civil Guard at the Port of Almeria for alleged drug distribution, as 4 kg of hashish was seized in 508 portions popularly known as ‘bellotas’ (acorns).
FLASHBACK: Demonstrators on the streets during the last General Strike on March 29.
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NIONS CCOO and UGT have called for a General Strike on November 14 to protest against government cutbacks. This comes just eight months after the last strike on March 29 and is due to coincide with strikes in Portugal, Malta, Cyprus, Greece and other European countries. Union Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) has said that the decision has been taken because there is ‘no other option’ and expects the strike to be well supported throughout the country. Meanwhile, Union General de Trabajadores (UGT) pointed out that people should not be afraid to ‘lose a day’s pay’ because there are more important matters at stake. It also said that the strike should be backed by all sectors which are affected by the crisis and the response from the Spanish government, including the unemployed,
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A MAN aged 59 and his 29-year-old partner, both from Lorca (Murcia) were held as suspects of several copper cable thefts in Huercal Overa.
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A MAN aged 34 was held in Almeria for exhibitionism, as he allegedly touched himself on several occasions inside a car, parked in front of a Primary School.
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THE Almeria local festival should get the first Friday back to be an eight-day ‘Feria’ in order to be more profitable, IU party councillors proposed to the town hall.
RUSSIA, Eastern Europe and the Scandinavian countries are the next targets for promoting Almeria as a tourist destination, the Tourism Board and the regional government said.
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AIR travel in Almeria has gone 10 years backward in number of flights and tariffs as it is one of the most expensive destinations in Spain, Almeria Businessmen Association said.
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Villains nowadays are those who rescue banks instead of people; those who make bankers honestly don’t realise what having your home seized really means.’
Actor Javier Bardem during the premiere of James Bond 007’s Skyfall in Madrid.
students, consumers, pensioners and workers. However, the Civil Servants and Independent Union (CSI-F) is not backing the strike, because it says it is ‘not convenient’ at a time when the rescue for Spain is still being discussed and is at a critical point. The strike will not solve unemployment, warned vice-president and Rajoy’s righthand woman Soraya Saenz de Santamaria. “This strike will help neither workers nor the unemployed, she said. “We do not believe the best way of creating jobs is to invite people not to work.” “The government has made it inevitable,” said Ignacio Fernandez Toxo, secretary general of CCOO. UGT and CCOO expect to be joined by 200 smaller sector alliances as well as student and residents’ groups.
Number of the week had been cancelled to and 7,400 flights from the United States, at the
time of going to press, due to Hurricane Sandy, which is making its way up the east coast of America. Around 50 to 60 million people have been affected by the storm.
ALBOX neighbours can now denounce any public work failure (street lamps or traffic lights not working, broken paving stones, etc.) online through www.concejaliadeobra salbox.blogspot.com.es.
Frozen fees TAXI fees in Roquetas de Mar will be increased by 3 per cent due to the IVA tax (VAT), although base fees will remain the same, the local taxi company said.
Bets off UP to 198 problem gamblers, mainly men aged 40 to 50, are currently undergoing treatment, the Indalajer Association in Almeria said during the national GamblingFree Day.
Quiz night THERE’S a quiz night at the Travellers Inn, Albox every Tuesday from 9pm. Tel: Peter or Marion on 950 523 762.
and finally... THE biggest publishing house ever seen has been created as a result of the merger of Penguin (the UK’s leading publisher) and Random House (Germany) in an attempt to compete with digital book companies like Amazon, Apple and Google.
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Spanish families spending less THE average expenditure of Spanish households fell by 1 per cent in 2011 compared to the previous year, to €29,482. The only areas in which significantly more was spent (4.3 per cent), was on rent, vehicle repairs, water, fuel and electricity. According to the National Institute of Statistics (INE), families spent 4.6 per cent less on clothes and shoes, and 4.1 per cent less on leisure pursuits and culture. The amount spent on education increased by 1.6 per cent, while transport
expenses fell by 3.1 per cent and the budget for food and non-alcoholic drinks remained the same. Just over 3 per cent less was spent on furniture and other household goods, and almost 1 per cent less on hotels, cafés and restaurants. The INE reports there are more households in Spain but with fewer people, which means that while the average expenditure per household has fallen, the average amount spent per person has increased by 0.1 per cent to €11,137.
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Golden hues BRITISH scientists have managed to change the colour of gold by altering the way it absorbs or reflects light by embossing tiny raised patterns onto the surface. It can now be red or green, or a host of other hues.
Trekkie meet MAGICAL: The largest piece of glass in the geode is 2.5 metres long.
Giant Crystals cave goes digital
THE crystal geode in Pulpi, discovered in 1999, was scanned and a digital 3D reproduction has been produced. This means scientists will now be able to study its morphology from their computers, without having to actually be inside the cave. This is the largest gypsum crystal geode in Europe, after the Debar mine in Macedonia. The site is restricted to scientific research visits.
Priest is a hero A PRIEST, 72, prevented a robbery at Santa Maria Magdalena Church in Los Molinos area of Almeria. He stopped a woman, aged 42, from stealing a handbag she had taken from one of the female parishioners during mass. He then called the police who took the woman into custody.
A gradual farewell to Afghanistan for Spanish troops AFTER 11 years in Afghanistan, Spain is beginning a measured reduction of its 1,500 troops there. Members of parachute and air transport brigades finishing tours of duty this month will be replaced by 120 fewer men. The reduction is in line with the agreement reached between Defence Minister Pedro Morenes and Spain’s Nato allies. The cutback will be spread amongst different outposts to
ensure their operative capacity is not affected, explained Col. Luis Cebrian, who heads the Spanish contingent. “The big reduction will come next year,” he said. The government has modified earlier plans and by the end of 2013 only 400 troops will be stationed in Afghanistan. This number will be maintained until December 31 2014, when Nato’s Afghanistan mission comes to an end.
STAR TREK fans made history by breaking the record for the largest gathering of people dressed as characters from the TV series at the ‘Destination Star Trek London’ convention.
Best friend AN 82-YEAR-OLD woman was rescued after being stuck in a bog for over 24 hours with her trusty dog by her side. A search was launched by Hampshire Constabulary to locate the woman, who endured a night of heavy rain and gale force winds.
Fuel from air A SMALL British company has developed a way to create petrol from air and water, a technology it hopes may one day contribute to largescale production of green fuels.
Long ride A CAT which survived a six-mile journey sitting in a van’s engine is being treated for burns and a fractured jaw. It was discovered by the driver after he noticed a burning smell.
New rules NEW partners of divorced parents will lose part of their salary if they earn more than £50,000 under changes to child benefits. The anomaly will affect people even if the children in the house are not actually theirs.
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Red Cross fund needs support AS victims of September’s floods continue to battle domestic and insurance issues, Vera Cruz Roja (Red Cross) is still appealing for support for a special fund. The account, specifically for flood victims, has been set up with Cajamar. The account details are 3058 0024 77
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Water supply A €220,000 plan to replace the current water plant will bring the towns of Gador, Huercal, Viator and others a supply of 100 litres per second, the Almeria government has said.
Priority plan THE railway line project to run along the Mediterranean coast from Algeciras to the French border should be given priority, the traders association in Almeria, Murcia, Valencia, Cataluña and the Balearics have declared.
Found dead A WOMAN aged 38 who worked at a Mercadona supermarket in Huercal was found dead with no signs of violence on the road to Viator, police sources have said.
Cap thieves TWO people are being held in suburban areas of Almeria for allegedly stealing different goods from surrounding homes and buildings, including several Guardia Civil caps.
To those gone AROUND fifty people gathered in Almeria’s Educador Square to express their sorrow at the loss of 16 immigrants who died after their boats were wrecked while trying to reach the Almeria coast.
2720011715 and payment should be annotated with either ‘Fondo Inundacion’ or ‘Flood Fund’. The money will be used to help victims get temporary accommodation while their own homes dry out and eventually get renovated and painted, which could take several weeks.
One idea under discussion is for the fund to provide the customary ‘two months’ deposit’ which victims are being expected to pay before renting a an apartment or house. This deposit can then be returned to the Cruz Roja, when the tenancy ends, to be used again.
Fundraising restaurateur suffers a cruel blow THE restaurant owner who organised a charity night to support victims of the recent floods in Almeria has become the victim of a break-in at his home. His pet dog was stolen, along with laptops and cameras. Richard Shepherd, owner of El Mar La Mar in Villaricos, came home on Thursday night to find his beloved West Highland Terrier Flora had been taken along with four laptops, cameras and other goods. But the dog was later found in the
countryside and had been badly kicked by the burglars. It was taken to a local vet’s for treatment before being reunited with Richard. The Euro Weekly News is offering a €500 reward for information leading to the conviction of the raiders. Richard’s restaurant is hosting a soldout charity dinner on November 10, with all proceeds going to support those still suffering after the floods. Call the EWN on 600 583 579 if you have any information.
Cricketing legend Ian tees off to help flood victims FORMER cricket star Ian Botham is helping raise money for local flood victims. A round of golf with the larger-than-life sports star and charity fundraiser is just one of the auction prizes at a sold-out dinner dance. The highest three bidders will be enjoying a four-ball at golf with Botham. Richard Shepherd’s Restaurant El Mar La Mar at Villaricos hosts the evening on Saturday, November 10, with entertainment, staff and supporters providing their time and services free of charge. The charity auction also boasts a Driving Day experience for two people at Guadix Race Circuit, Granada, a weekend for two at the five-star Don Carlos Hotel in Marbella including a meal at James Hewitt’s The Polo House, a signed and framed England cricket shirt from the 2011 season and a flat screen TV. There’s also a major raffle and tickets can be bought at €5 per strip from Restaurant El Mar
SPORTING PRIZE: A signed and framed England cricket shirt. La Mar, Villaricos, the Spectrum FM studios, Parque Comercial, Mojacar and from Julie Justice on 697 462 746. The full list of auction and raffle items can be found at: www.euroweeklynews. com.
The Red Cross is also continuing to help homeowners seeking help and welcomes visitors from the area who might need bedding, clothes and food. Red Cross volunteers have been visiting victims’ homes to provide support and talk to neighbours, according to reports.
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All gone THIRTY-SIX players, including both teams and substitutes, were sent off during a Paraguayan junior league football match that ended in mayhem.
Human flag MORE than 24,000 Pakistanis formed the world’s largest ‘human national flag’ in the eastern city of Lahore, smashing a five-yearold record set in Hong Kong.
Buried alive A JACK RUSSELL terrier has had a ‘miraculous’ escape in France after being poisoned and buried alive on his third birthday.
Puppy love A US schoolboy who got lost in the woods near his home survived a night of cold weather by cuddling his pet puppies.
Women still draw the short straw SPAIN has lost ground in gender equality, dropping from 12 to 26 in the World Economic Forum’s rankings. The patchy results of the 2007 gender equality laws are also reflected in the Global Gender Gap Index. This evaluates 135 countries regarding women’s access to healthcare, education, economic equality and political empowerment. Iceland, Finland and Norway head the 2012 list with Chad, Pakistan and Yemen at the bottom. Spain came in at 78 in 2010, rose to 74 in 2011 and dropped one place to 75 this year. Spain’s gender gap begins at the highest level, with only four females amongst Mariano Rajoy’s 13 Cabinet ministers. Plans to extend paternity leave so that men share the domestic burden have been postponed and businesses disregarded previous pledges to increase women’s presence as managers and on boards. They
account for 11.5 per cent of board members and occupy 22 per cent of managerial posts. Men are paid 22 per cent more for doing the same job, according to national statistics office, INE. Health and education equality have improved in most countries, but was diminishing in Spain, claimed Laura Nuño, Head of the Equality Department at Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid. Women are also the worst-affected by the unemployment and government spending cuts, she said. There was still ‘some way’ to go before parity was reached, admitted Carmen Quintanilla, President of the parliamentary Equality Committee.
GENDER EQUALITY: Spain is falling behind.
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Tight group MORE than 4,000 neighbours from El Toyo (near Almeria) took part in a community meeting with paella servings and handicraft exhibitions.
man from coming within 500 metres of her or contacting her for 10 years. He allegedly attacked her first in December 2010 when she refused to give him money for his former partner. The next attack allegedly occurred in January 2011 when she refused to give him money for drugs. In June 2011, he allegedly hit her with a stone and bit her, and the following month, forced her to have sex against her will, following which she decided to leave him and report him. He threatened he would kill her. He had already been sentenced in 2008 for domestic abuse and causing bodily harm.
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Town boosted NEARLY â‚Ź300,000 from an Agricultural Employment Promotion plan (PFEA) will be invested in Cuevas del Almanzora, the town hall said.
Traders insurance TRADERS in Almeria street markets have been forced by the town hall to get liability insurance, in order to protect consumers’ rights. BULLSEYE: Thieves were not lucky enough to grab a hold of this dart board.
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SIX people were held suspected of robbing the same building twice, in an area known as El Marchalillo (Tabernas). Most of the stolen goods were recovered by the Civil Guard, including two washing machines, two TVs, an air conditioning unit, etc. The suspects and the stolen items were brought to a Court in Almeria.
Market conflict CONTROVERSY surrounded Almeria’s Central Market, since traders claimed against floods appearing after the recent rains, while the town hall replied they should have waited to open after draining.
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FOREIGN WAVE: It seems all you’ll get to see in this Roquetas de Mar hotel is foreign tourists.
Increasing international tourists soften overall stats A TOTAL of 89,353 international tourists visited the Almeria province last summer. Compared to last year figures, it meant a 5.07 per cent increase. These are the best foreign tourist records since 2008, the National Statistics Institute (INE) reported.
With increasing visits came hotel overnight stays leveraging. More than half a million foreigners booked a room in Almeria hotels. In this sense, a notable 11.16 per cent growth was recorded during the months of June, July, August and
COME ON: Use the bin, don’t dump your trash.
Litter… it’s coming back! AFTER a few months of being relatively litter-free, despite the holiday season, some towns are once again looking scruffy, especially the back streets of Turre… and it’s nothing to do with the floods! Local resident Tony Matthews said: “Just look at this picture, taken in Turre. It seems to me that the locals don’t bother using the bins, they just throw their rubbish over a fence for all to see and for the rats, cats and dogs to have a ball! “Six of us (four from Turre) continue to pick up other people’s trash (when we can) but come on, there’s only so much one can do. If there’s a bin, use it.. don’t just dump your trash anywhere, in any place.” Why leave an unwanted mattress, a cupboard, even a load of pallets on the side of the road, hoping someone might want them or the refuge lorry will come along and pick them up. It doesn’t happen.”
September 2012, that is to say, peak season. Besides, a positive trend for hotels has also been detected last summer, as there was an increasing demand for fullboard overnights. The bad news for the Almeria tourism business is that foreign visits, even with this recent boost, only mean a 20.7 per cent share of the overall market for the whole year. In this nationaldepending industry, the increase in international tourism could not bare the decrease in Spanish visitors. Thus, INE statistics yielded a 4.1 and 6.56 per cent drop-off in national visitors and national hotel stays, respectively. In overall market terms, estimates of a slight decrease made by the Almeria Hotel and Tourism Federation before summer were quite accurate. In total, this latest high season produced some 588,000 visitors for a 2.9
per cent year-to-year drop, meaning the lowest record since 2005. No statements from either regional business associations or public authorities have pointed a strategy ‘U-turn’ towards international tourism. However, the Andalucian Councillor of Tourism, Rafael Rodriguez, gave a hint of this as he recently said – announcing the region’s plans for the upcoming World Travel Market trade show in London, November 5-8 – that the Andalucian Government “is planning to consolidate growth in international markets, especially the British one. “It is our main target to get benefits in the upcoming years.” Rodriguez also stressed how important the UK market has been for Andalucian tourism this year, with more than 620,000 visitors so far for a 9.6 per cent annual increase.
Sentence for abuse A MAN, 55, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for abusing his partner’s son.
Thefts spate THREE men were arrested in Almeria charged with stealing goods from more than 30 garages, storerooms and vehicles.
He abused the boy between 2004 and 2006, when he was between eight and 10 years old, until the couple separated. He has also been sentenced to pay the boy €40,000 in compensation and is banned from coming within 500 metres of the minor for 10 years. He claimed during the trial his former partner had invented the story in order to get money from him.
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The Spanish dream... Two of our writers went head-to-head to argue whether expats are still living the Spanish dream
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HEN I was in college, a professor was naive enough to endow me with an Erasmus grant to study in Bilbao. Needless to say, as a 20-year-old student away from home for the first time, I did everything but study. As the year wore on, I became aware that I had made few local friends. No one ever said: “Come to my house for dinner.” It seemed odd but I also came to notice that every birthday party or dinner was held in a restaurant. Eventually, the penny dropped: the home is for the family, outside is for socialising. For northern Europeans, this can be hard to appreciate and not being invited in for a cuppa can be mistaken for rudeness. But to say that because you are not welcomed into their homes, you are not welcome in their country is something of a leap. It’s also a bit of a stretch to portray the Spaniards as
Standing up for Spain by Alvaro Reynolds such a claim. Few will argue, they inhabit a special country though, that the Spaniards do and are damn proud of it – and like to fight among proud people want to show themselves, as civil off by inviting visitors to their country, 57 wars totalling 17 of million last year. the past 179 years Spain has To that end, bear testament to. come a they tolerate And they were so behaviour by good at the long way foreigners that infighting that since Franco few other nations everyone from died. would even Hemingway to countenance. Orwell and Hitler to And they are Stalin wanted to join in on the action. arguably paying a price for it But what was it that inspired because the sort of carry on such sacrifice and great works that takes place in the strips of of art and literature in those Magalluf, Playa del Inglés and with no connection to Spain? Fuengirola is increasingly being The architecture? The scenery? replicated by Spanish youth. The politics? Or was it the This tolerance can also be people? seen in the fact that expats are The Spaniards are aware that under no pressure to integrate.
Alvaro Reynolds. warlike, especially if you have to use parameters going back to the 12th Century to justify
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The extent of moaning about them centred on their pushing up property prices during the boom. Can the same be said of immigrants in other countries? But the biggest misconception of all is that in Spain nothing works and that it is a bureaucratic nightmare. When a train is due to depart at 12:27, it leaves on the dot. When you go to the health centre, you rarely wait longer than half an hour. But for some, it’s easier to highlight what doesn’t work, say the postal service, rather than on what functions smoothly and efficiently. We forget just how far Spain has come since Franco died. This is a country that has gone from being a closed society dominated by priests and soldiers to one of the most open and liberal countries in the world in just three decades. To not appreciate that those changes can produce the odd wart is just nitpicking.
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E Brits enjoy a good moan and there’s nothing better than complaining about life in Spain. It’s too hot in the summer, there’s too much rain in the winter, there aren’t enough jobs and we see Spaniards as expatriate communities, hard-nosed and uninterested in expecting our waiters and shop us ‘foreigners’. assistants to be fluent in our However, I put it to you native language. Also, when that if the tables were choosing to visit turned, you would Spanish the more remote struggle to put on are being areas of Spain, a smiling face if where little you were forced to bombarded with foreign langchange their foreign nationals uage is spoken, everywhere you rather than way of life. turned. embracing the For one thing, we challenge and expect the Spanish to speak attempting to get by as English / French / Danish / we expect of foreigners Spanglish, but many of us, residing or holidaying in the especially the English, are too UK, we choose to speak loudly bone-idle and lazy to even and slowly instead, expecting cross the bridge of learning them to understand our every anything different. word, and becoming frustrated There are many regions, when they don’t. Spaniards are faced with this especially here on the Costa del Sol, that function solely as day after day; they have come
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Laura-Jane Bruce. to expect that we are here to stay, and to continue on with
their day, trying to accommodate us as much as they can. This welcoming attitude speaks wonders of the residing community. The Spanish are proud of their culture, where prices are maintained at an all time low, even in these hard times. Yes, IVA was increased to 21 per cent this year, but that is only to pump revenue back into the system so we are able to sustain our ways of life. They are also looking to create more jobs, not only to help the country back from ruin, but also to allow us expats to stay put and ignore the prospect of having to move back to our bleak former countries of residence. Come the summer season, we descend on the beaches,
bars and restaurants expecting the same distinction as back home. The quality of food is high and price is kept low, and public transport is second to none, in order to live up to the same standards as we are used to, probably even surpassing our expectations. This entices more and more people to holiday here frequently and take up permanent residency, all the more quashing the stigma of unfriendly locals. The English can also be seen as ignorant to the way of life here in Spain. Many of us complain when shops or offices are closed for siesta, and that banks have minimal opening hours, but it has been revealed that in 2013, retail opening hours are going to increase from 72 to 90 hours per week. The Spanish are being forced to change their way of life to accommodate ours. That’s pretty welcoming if you ask me…
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Workers escape prison COAL miners from Leon, where pits are threatened with closure, will not go to prison for protesting. The 10 miners faced 18-month prison terms for public disorder and attacks on authority after they cut off traffic on the AP-66 motorway and the CL-626 main road on three occasions in September 2010. None of the men has a criminal record and after pleabargaining by their lawyers, sentences were suspended for two years for seven of them and fines for three. The compromise was the best solution although the accusations were false, said Lisardo Riesgo, one of the miners.
Happy to work? Not as much as last year ONLY 77.98 per cent of Spanish workers are happy in their jobs, compared with 81.2 per cent last year. The higher a person’s social standing and earning the happier they are, found the Adecco recruitment agency. Enjoying one’s work, personal satisfaction, good colleagues and a pleasant working environment are considered vital by the majority of those participating in the recent Adecco survey. Good pay was necessary for job satisfaction, a further 12.4 per cent responded. Artists - actors, musicians and painters - are considered to have the greatest job satisfaction, followed by footballers, sportspeople in general, photographers and archaeologists. Next come vets, researchers, public sector workers, pilots and decorators. More people now believe that artists, footballers, sportspeople and photographers are happier in their work than in the previous Adecco survey. In contrast, more said that public sector workers are probably less
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Red beard ACCUSED September 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has been tinting his beard red by rubbing it with fruit juice and crushed berries.
Fine runner A CZECH runner who doctors said might never walk again after a car crash finished a 30-day run around Iceland aimed at inspiring the disabled.
Bodies back POLISH police recovered 12 bodies that went missing after a van carrying coffins to a crematorium was stolen by apparently unwitting thieves in Germany. DOWN: Fewer Spaniards are happy in work this year. content than a year ago. Women tended to feel that artists and vets are happiest, while men settled for sportspeople and footballers. Those happiest in their work live in Navarra (88 per cent), followed
by Murcia (86.2 per cent) and Extremadura. Aragon has the least contented workers with 71.2 per cent saying they are satisfied, followed by the Canary Islands (71.6 per cent) and Galicians (74.3 per cent).
Heated paths RESEARCHERS in the Netherlands have come up with a novel way to get more cyclists out during the winter: heated bike paths.
Treasure RBL concert boost supporting the Royal British Legion your pets CONCERTS Poppy Appeal will be held in Mojacar. THE Dog House Foundation is looking for help with their cause. Shelters like The Dog House are run entirely by volunteers and they desperately need more help and funds. This weekend, the foundation hosts two events. On Saturday, Lucky’s Paddock will be open from midday and on Sunday, a car treasure hunt will start at La Parilla in Albox at 3.30pm and finish at El Rancho in Santopetar. Entry is €5 which includes tapas and a drink. The event will be followed by a raffle, picture quiz, as well as the sale of Dog House Christmas cards. Contact Gill on 666 983 110 or Eve on 666 716 881.
On November 9, the Rose Singers will perform Songs of Remembrance and Rejoicing at Living Water Church, Mojacar, and the following day at Camping Los Gallardos. There is disabled access at both locations. Performances start at 7.30pm and tickets are €8, available at each venue, and Total Entertainment, Turre; Forget Me Not Card Shop, Buganvillas and Gills Linens, Mojacar Playa.
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FOR the first time ever, visitors will be able to book their holidays at the largest Spanish Tourism trade show, Fitur. More than 9,500 exhibiting companies from all around the world, mainly hotel-resort chains, travel agencies, tour operators as well as airline and cruise ship companies, are expecting to meet around 100,000 visitors. Fitur 2013 will be held in Madrid’s Ifema Centre between January 30 and February 3. However, it will be open to the general public (free entrance) only during the February 2-3 weekend, which is when tourist travel packs and tickets will be available for purchase. The first three days will be NOT-TO-MISS: Around 200,000 people visited dedicated exclusively Fitur 2011 in overall numbers. to professional trade participants, and it is expected by the organisers that in eight Ifema exhibition halls to do almost 120,000 people will gather business.
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ROYAL VISIT: Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia are usual visitors of Fitur. Most of the general visitors come from the Madrid area, traditionally a main source of tourists for regions like Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca. Such is the importance of the event this year that it was recently dubbed by Valencia Tourism Councillor Lola Johnson as ‘the most important edition in sales terms ever’.
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THE mayor of Fines, Rodrigo Sanchez, has been charged with corruption regarding the purchase of a house. The mayor was reported to Almeria Provincial Prosecutors Office by the local Socialist party, which has in turn reported him to a court in Purchena. The prosecutor in charge of the case has claimed there is evidence of corruption in events dating back to 2007 when a company which was run by his brother and of which the mayor was an associate, purchased a house in Fines for €24,000. In January 2009, it was sold to the town hall for €72,000.
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GERMAN MPs may have to specify their extra income, as the Bundestag (parliament) is preparing a new transparency bill.
Riot breasts A TOPLESS protest was staged by female activists inside the Ikea store in Hamburg. They were demonstrating against women being cut out of the company’s catalogue in Saudi Arabia.
Driving skills A WOMAN aged 45 from Düsseldorf won a national car parking championship which included stages like fitting a ninemetre-long limousine into a parking bay.
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Man stranded A PARAPLEGIC man, 49, dragged himself four miles down a dirt road over three days to get help after being stranded in the New Mexico desert without his wheelchair.
Alive again A CAR-WASHER, 41, from Brazil shocked his family by turning up at his own wake after his family mistakenly identified a murdered local man at the morgue as him.
Less famous UN leader Ban Ki-moon admits he is no longer the world’s most famous South Korean as he came face-to-face with Gangnam-Style rap phenomenon Psy.
Bottled it A NINE YEAR-OLD boy in Ireland discovered a message sent in a bottle from Canada eight years ago, and has even managed to track down the two senders.
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Judge takes pity on bullied worker A JUDGE spared a cleaner from returning to work at the Barcelona hotel where her life was allegedly made intolerable.
The cleaner, Carlotta, was suffering from depression, but pronounced fit to return to work last month. “My boss shouted at me.
He told me I did everything wrong,” Carlotta said. “Sometimes he simply ignored me when I asked him a question,” she told the judge. She was regularly made to clean the same room two or three times, because he said she had done it badly and her shifts would be altered at the last minute. On other occasions she was made to remain on duty even after her working day was finished. Carlotta lodged an official complaint of bullying and is now claiming compensation of €15,000. Her case will be heard in December. Meanwhile, a 2011 law stipulates that when workplace bullying occurs, the courts are authorised to exonerate an employee from working, Carlotta’s lawyers claimed. The judge agreed to do so ‘as a precautionary measure’. RISING: The number of smuggled cigarettes in Spain. The potential harm to Carlotta outweighs the ‘limited disruption’ that her absence would cause her employers, he ruled. He also ordered the hotel to pay CIGARETTE smuggling rose steeply in the first three months of 2012. Carlotta’s salary and social security In 2009, only 0.4 per cent of every 100 cigarettes smoked by the Spanish were contributions. contraband, but this rose to 9 per cent between January and April this year, the Guardia Carlotta, a middle-aged South Civil revealed. American, later expressed her The high price of cigarettes, the economic crisis and recent law reforms are all held relief. She had won the first round, responsible. she said, “and at least I won’t have Most tobacco is intercepted on the Galicia coast and at the border with Gibraltar in to see that man’s face again.” Andalucia and Andorra in Cataluña.
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Millions urged to help out THERE are currently a total of 5,711,040 foreign residents registered in Spain. EU-residents total 2,440,852, with Romanian nationals leading (15.7 per cent), followed by British citizens (397,535, a 7 per cent share) and Germans (196,729, 3.4 per cent). The British community in Spain, in particular, has increased by 1.6 per cent from 2011 to 2012, as well as their presence in the foreign population, from 6.8 to 7 per cent. The community of international residents is especially important in the Balearics, Valencia and Murcia regions, where they account for 21.6, 17.2 and 16.1 per cent respectively of the overall population. In Andalucia, the share is smaller (8.8 per cent) but it was the fastestgrowing region in foreign population last year, welcoming more than 13,000 new residents.
Sign up to the padrón and make a real difference Urgent appeal to expats: ‘It’s so easy to join By Raul Candela TOWN HALLS in Spain have set out on a mission to sign as many expatriates up to the ‘padrón’ the municipal register - as possible. Expats resident in Spain are required by law to sign up but there are still thousands either unaware of their obligation or unwilling to register. Now, the town halls want to prove just how easy it is, and how much it can benefit their community. By law, the National Statistics Institute (INE) requires town halls to update their municipal register before December 31. However, some municipalities with a large foreign community have decided to extend this date and intensify padrón promotion. Some expats have never heard of the padrón, while others may know about it but have decided not to take action, either because they do not deem it necessary or beneficial, or maybe because
BETTER INFORMED: One expat group learning about the padrón. they think they will lose some rights from their home countries. The truth is that registering on the padrón only brings benefits, including: • Better public services. The regional governments distribute their budget depending on the population registered. For every
resident not registered, the town misses out on money to provide better services like health centres, safety and public works. • Parents can only choose their children’s school when ‘empadronado’ (registered on the padrón). • It is essential to obtain the
healthcare card (tarjeta sanitaria). • Social care and local benefits including discounts at sports facilities and on bus passes, easier car registration, etc. • Tax reductions on property (IBI), rubbish collection, etc. • The right to vote in local and European elections. • Travel discounts to the Spanish mainland for the Balearics, Canaries, Ceuta and Melilla can only be enjoyed if ‘empadronado’. It is very easy to register on the padrón and it is free. Expats just need their passport and a resident’s certificate with them, and a copy of each to hand to their local town hall. A copy of property deeds or rental contracts can also be useful. Applicants will be asked to fill in some simple forms, too. And that’s it. A single person can even register the whole family by providing all the documents.
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It’s a crafty Christmas
A fiesta of Saints’ Bones, candles and flowers
THE Vera Hotel will be hosting a Grand Christmas Craft fair and fete on Sunday, December 2 from 10am – 3pm. The hotel, on the A1200 in Vera, will have stalls selling a wide variety of handmade produce, along with mulled wine, hot roasted chestnuts and mince pies. There will be a carol concert, Santa’s grotto, face painting, a bouncy castle and various best dressed competitions. A spokesperson for Vera & District Lions Club said: “Our intention is to make this a fun day out for all the family, with proceeds going to local charitable causes.”
SOME Spaniards will go away today because All Saints’ Day, a national holiday, falls on a Thursday, providing a long weekend. But however many escape to the coast or the country, still more are planning a trip to the cemetery. Few interred there will have been saints, but on All Saints’ Day flowers are taken to loved ones’ graves. Or, since this is Spain, to their cemetery niches. Families have been doing this since Saint Odilo of Cluny designated November 1 as a day of prayer for the dead in 980. It was MEMORIES: A day to honour the dead. already a pagan festival and remains preceding on sale in every supermarket, to be one, thanks to days, but lit in memory of the dead. Baker’s Halloween (All they are shops bring out their November 1 TASTY: Saints’ Bones rolls. Hallows Eve). unfailingly specialities and although every Halloween visited and region has its own, ‘Huesos de now has been enthusiastically never later than November 1. Santo’ or ‘Saints’ Bones’ cross most adopted by the Spanish, especially Special buses are put on to boundaries. Little marzipan rolls children, but the visit to the prevent traffic jams and florists with a gooey centre, they date from cemetery remains more important. expect to make 25 per cent of their the Middle Ages when each one The mini-break may beckon more annual sales in the days before eaten was supposedly a soul saved. people than before, and cemeteries November 1. ‘Todos los Santos’ is the Just what Saint Odilo had in mind so are increasingly visited during the reason why big fat votive candles are long ago.
There are a few stall spaces left, so if you are interested in taking part, email adelewatts2002@yahoo.co.uk.
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Stat of week SAVINGS of €102 billion will be made in Spain’s spending by 2014, according to a draft budget prepared for the nation’s Eurozone partners
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Christmas countdown! Shops take on festive look as extra staff hired THERE are now fewer than 50 shopping days left until Christmas, and around 60 until the Three Kings. Festive items are already beginning to adorn many shop windows, supermarkets are beginning to stock Christmas food goodies, and children are excitedly now thinking what Father Christmas, or the Three Kings, will bring them. Toys ‘R’ Us will hire up to 1,500 extra staff for
Banks wrong to evict say judges evict that BANKS mortgage defaulters from their homes have been criticised by judges. A report by seven judges expressed harsh criticism for the way in which mortgage defaulters are evicted from their homes. Some of the benefits and help extended by the government to banks should find their way to help clients who, despite their ‘good faith’, were seven debt-burdened, judges have said in a special report. “Otherwise the debtor will be faced by ruin and lose the place where they carry out their business or
professional activity or – worse – their home,” the report stated. “A solution should be found that avoids social exclusion and equally distributes the consequences of the economic crisis.” Evictions increased 13.4 per cent in the second quarter of this year compared with the same period last year. The legal and procedural implementation of mortgage loans should be revised, the report stated. further was There criticism for Civil Law modifications in 2000, when new eviction regulations were introduced.
Christmas, with sales normally accounting for 56 per cent of annual turnover. “Children are the last to be affected by the crisis,” said Antonio Urcelay, President of Toys ‘R’ Us in Europe. The chain has 47 outlets in Spain, with another opening in Logroño next Friday. A temporary ‘pop-up’ store opened recently in
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Euro dreams PANAMA wants to introduce the euro as legal tender alongside the US dollar, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was advised during a visit to the country.
Up in smoke THE world’s secondbiggest maker of cigarettes - British American Tobacco has seen group sales fall in the first nine months of the year amid a ‘fragile’ overall economic recovery.
Roman hungers for sushi, so quickly splashes out on a €50,000 takeaway ROMAN ABRAMOVICH, the Russian billionaire businessman, solved a craving for sushi on a trip to Azerbaijan. While Baku might rank as one of the world’s most
CHRISTMAS JOY: Traders look to a business boost.
expensive capitals, it is not famed for its Japanese food. But undeterred, Abramovich owner of Chelsea Football Club in London - simply told an aide to order sushi from a restaurant in the British capital and fly it out to Baku in his Gulfstream jet. At an estimated cost of £40,000 (€50,000) it is believed to be the most expensive takeaway in history. It seems the sky is the limit when it comes to takeaways for the world’s super-rich. FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Jet-set Sushi... ordered by super-rich Abramovich.
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What is sickly truth about La Palma and SIP card
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A WARNING to readers. We have just returned from La Palma in the Canary Islands, where my wife was taken ill. I asked the hotel to call a doctor which they did. He was a private doctor so I had to pay him. He gave me a prescription for my wife so I went to the chemist with the prescription, her SIP card and passport, only to be told they do not accept the SIP card in the Canary Islands. I do not understand as it You and the says on the card Sistema Law in Spain Nacional de Salud. By David Searl Can you explain this? Our travel agent had not included health cover in our insurance as she thought we were covered by the SIP card. So, when is Spain not Spain?
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Your question is nicely put. Spain is not Spain when it is one of the individual Autonomous Regions into which the country is divided. These regions administrate many of the government services, including health care. In the Valencian Region your health services are provided by the Valencian health service and in Andalucia, they are delivered by the Servicio Andaluz de Salud. They are all part of the national system, which is why your card says that, but they are individually administered, often with differences. The SIP card is one of these differences. SIP stands for Sistema de Información Poblacional, the System of Information regarding the Population. Every resident of the Valencian Region is supposed to have one, which enables the authorities to plan their services. Even a baby gets a SIP. Basically, it is a census. This card was formerly issued to anyone who was empadronado, resident in the Valencia Region, even penniless immigrants who had never paid into the system. It entitles holders to health care, but only under the Valencian system, which is why the Canary Islands region did not accept it. The SIP card is no longer so easy to obtain. David will respond to queries but reserves the right to select letters which will be of interest to the greatest number of readers. You can also consult David through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola. ask@lawtaxspain.com or call 952 667 090.
Budget cut, but Olympics runs up high cost LONDON 2012, recognised as one of the best ever Olympics, came with a hefty price tag for British taxpayers despite a £377 million government saving on the final budget.
£££ THE Royal Mail has enlisted the help of Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds in urging people to post early for Christmas.
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“way too expensive” property leases had hit profits. A quarter of the chain’s 600 local outlets are running at a loss.
£££ SCORES of women who worked for Birmingham City Council have won an equal pay fight in a ruling that lawyers say will have “serious ramifications” for employers. Experts said it could trigger thousands of claims.
Scottish independence could be like soap opera WITH ongoing talk of Scottish independence not to mention the Catalan uproar interesting points come to mind, mostly concerning Jim Scotland and the rest of the Collins United Costa Blanca Kingdom. The position of REAL SOAP: Coronation Street attracts millions of Cataluña is of course very viewers.... and eyes will turn to possible ‘soap different, with the opera’ fiasco if Scotland breaks from the UK. arguments for and against becoming more past experience, any EU constituencies in England, entrenched with every decision on this might take Wales and Northern utterance by political months - even years - Ireland. leaders on both sides of and I do wonder what, Would independence the divide. during this ‘interregnum’, mean them giving up their An agreement setting would be the situation of Westminster seats, out the terms of an those Scots presently triggering a rolling salvo of independence referendum living and working in the by-elections and for Scotland was recently remainder of the UK. governmental reshuffles? signed by Cameron and * What would similarly Of course, since there the Scottish First Minister, happen to those English, are no Englishmen and the hope and Welsh and Northern Irish representing Scottish expectation is that, should in Scotland? constituencies, there the split take place, it Of course, if Scotland’s would be no reverse would be amicable; a petition were successful, effect, but here’s a parting of friends. this problem would be thought: George Galloway However, points remain resolved by the immediate might have to quit to be resolved, among application of the EU’s Westminster and return to them these: ‘right to work and travel Scotland! * No doubt Scotland between member states’ Oh, what joy! would apply for European rule. A further possible upset, Union membership, However, this could not in the same league exchanging a partnership hardly apply to those when compared with the for a hopefully benign Scottish-born MPs political upheaval but dictatorship. But going by presently representing interesting in itself, is the question of the Scottish footballers playing in, and KATE MIDDLETON - Britain’s new receiving high favourite royal - costs more than salaries from, £102,000 (€127,500) a year mainly English equivalent to €350 a day - according teams. to Australian Vogue magazine. It Would they, if was recently revealed that Scotland became a £35,000 (€43,750) alone is spent member of the EU, on her wardrobe in a 12-month be counted as period. European players, thus free to sign for
Kate costs €127,500 a year!
United Kingdom clubs? Don’t forget that Cameron has promised to grant the UK electorate a referendum on Britain’s continued membership of the European Union, which as things stand, might result in an overwhelming ‘No’ vote. In this case, with the United Kingdom no longer tied to European rules, Scottish footballers might find themselves counted as foreign players, only two of which are allowed per club under Football Association rules. How complicated things have become just because the Scots were forced to accept the rule of an English king following the debacles of 1715 and 1745 which brought about the collapse of the Jacobite cause. Strangely, if the surviving pretender to the Scottish throne were to be invited to take over, the Scots would find themselves ruled by an Austrian. There is just no getting away from Europe, it seems. Mind you, the English have fared no better. Our present royal family was originally Sax-Coburgs from Hanover, and before, following the death of the last Stuart King, Charles II, England was ruled by William of Orange, who was Dutch! How fascinating are these convoluted historical meanderings! More like television soap opera storylines than real life.
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Tax Treaties Have A Direct Impact On You As A UK Expatriate Many people have heard of double tax treaties, and some may know that the UK has an extremely sophisticated and large network of double tax treaties. But how much do you really know about what a double tax treaty is there for? And do you understand how they affect you as a British expatriate? One myth is that you can use any relevant treaty to choose where to pay tax. This is not correct, as tax treaties are designed to decide where taxes on different income, gains and inheritances are taxable, when assets are located in one country and the individual is resident in another country. They generally also contain “tiebreaker” clauses where an individual satisfies domestic resident laws of both countries. Tax treaties are very detailed, and all of them are different, so to make sure you apply them correctly to your situation you should seek professional advice. Blevins Franks study all the fine print and are experienced at guiding expatriates through the detail and effective tax planning. Another myth is that income taxable in one country cannot be taxable in the other.
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This is incorrect and, in many cases, income remains taxable in the source country but can also be taxed in the country in which the individual is resident. To avoid double taxation, i.e. being taxed in both countries, tax paid in the source country is offset against the liability in the country of residence. Where income can be taxed in both countries under the terms of the treaty, each country will always be able to apply its own rules in calculating the taxable income, and also the actual tax payable. While tax paid in the source country can be offset against the tax payable in the country of residence, if the tax paid in the source country exceeds the tax payable in the country of
residence, no further tax will be due in the country of residence. If the tax payable in the country of residence is higher than that payable in the source country, you pay tax in the source country and then pay the difference between the two amounts in your country of residence. You always end up paying the higher of the two amounts. The trick here, of course, is to minimise the tax in both countries legally so that the minimum amount of tax is paid. A good adviser can help you ensure that you minimise taxes in both countries, so that your overall tax liability is minimised. Generally, certain types of income and gains are only taxable in the country of residence and others are taxable in both countries. For example, capital gains on real estate, dividends and bank interest are often taxable in both the country where the income arises and the country of residence (although not always). However state, occupational and private pensions and annuities are usually only taxable in the country of residence. Government service pensions, such as Armed Forces, civil service, police, fire brigade and
teachers’ pensions, usually are taxable only in the source country (but again, not always). The UK only has 10 treaties regarding taxes on death. These are with France, Italy, India, Pakistan, USA, Sweden, Ireland, South Africa, Netherlands and Switzerland. There are also exchange of information agreements, generally between countries formerly blacklisted by the OECD (i.e. formerly seen as tax havens) and various other countries. Where there is no double tax treaty governing where income is taxed and how relief is given in the case of double taxation, the UK will give “unilateral relief ” where another country charges tax on assets that are also taxable in the UK. The UK will apply UK law in determining where an asset is actually located for this purpose, and if the tax charged abroad exceeds the UK liability in the UK on that asset, the credit given for the foreign tax is limited to the amount of tax payable in the UK. Unilateral relief is also given where both the UK and another country tax income or assets in a third country. Double tax treaties supersede
national law and therefore take precedence over either country’s domestic rules. If you have assets outside the UK, or if you are moving or have moved abroad and retain UK assets, it is essential to have an adviser who understands how any relevant double tax treaty will apply to you, and how this works in relation to the domestic laws. We would always recommend that you take advice from an expert knowledgeable regarding the double tax treaty and both countries’ laws, such as Blevins Franks. They will be able to assist you in understanding exactly what will be taxed where, when and how, as well as assisting you in minimising taxation. The tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual should take personalised advice. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website. www.blevinsfranks.com
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MERCADONA has received a front page pat on the back from the Wall Street Journal. In an approving article, the globally famous newspaper reported that a formula based on increased productivity, flexible working hours and performance-linked bonuses ‘an unusual mix for a Spanish firm’ - have increased sales. Mercadona turnover rose 8 per cent last year, compared with Spain’s overall fall in retail sales for 25 consecutive months, the newspaper reported. Ninety per cent of staff are on full-time contracts, and the chain hired 6,500 employees last year, more than any other Spanish company.
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Just €2 a day can add up to a smile at month end HAVE you experienced hair loss, break-outs of sweat or a dull continuous pain in your stomach recently? Experts say that the troubled financial times we live in is causing no end of A look stress. at finance The stress of for females paying bills, worrying about job security Jane Plunkett and meeting the end jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews. of each month is no com bed of roses and can leave even the most positive a little down in the dumps. Therefore the thought of also trying to save a little as we muddle along is a daunting one. improve if they saved an extra €60 However, according to a new each month. study, putting away a little each High living costs and tough month will significantly improve employment conditions have piled our mood. the pressure on squeezed Saving just €2 a day, which household budgets, but the great amounts to €60 a month, will thing about this little savings’ tip is make us happier, says the report. that it’s a minimal amount which Nearly two-thirds of those shouldn’t put too much strain on surveyed wished they could put finances. aside more cash, while almost a Plus, seeing €60 adding up each third admitted their mood would month is guaranteed to create a
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big smile long-term. The report highlights that ‘for people who aren’t satisfied with their savings, it doesn’t require big changes to lay aside an extra €2 each day’. In fact, those using regular savings tricks have shown that it is so often the simplest daily changes that can make a big difference. Walking short distances rather than taking the bus or car, cycling or car sharing are all good ways to cut back on transport costs. Buying essential items in bulk always saves money, as does simply giving up that slice of cake or biscuit that goes alongside a cup of tea or coffee. The fun of saving can be a visual joy too. Get a big glass bottle or jar and drop in €2 each day and then watch the savings grow. And when it’s tipping over count it out. But be warned. Other family members should be told that they are YOUR savings and not to dip into them for small change or a bus fare!
Bankers in need of happy pills ONE in five staff of Bankia take antidepressants on a regular basis. Almost 22 per cent have visited the doctor in the last year, complaining of anxiety or depression, according to the union, Comfia. More than 3 per cent of the nationalised bank’s workforce needed sick leave for complaints ranging from apathy, exhaustion and mood swings to upset stomachs. As the first survey of this kind, it was impossible to make comparisons with the situation before Bankia was taken over by the Spanish government in May, Comfia stressed. At least 53 per cent of the bank’s counter staff and 66 per cent of managers had been threatened or verbally attacked by customers.
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Progress over European banking supervisor FINALLY some progress has been made in the Eurozone with leaders reaching a much-needed agreement to set up a single banking supervisor to European Union (EU) banks. In practice this means member countries will adopt a legal framework that will give the European Central Bank (ECB) overall control of the supervision of EU banks. This was a very positive move for the euro which continued to gain ground following the announcement. However, yet again it could be shortlived as concerns over Spain and the euro economy are still very present. Indeed the troubled Spanish economy continued to be the major focal point as investors’ fears loom over the recession in the region. First Standard & Poor’s cut Spain’s credit rating two notches to BBB. The rating agency declared that the negative outlook on their long-term ratings reflected their view of the significant risks to Spain’s economic growth and budgetary performance, as well as the lack of a clear direction in Eurozone policy. Then Moody’s, another credit rating agency, decided to cut the debt ratings of five Spanish regions,
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following the decision to keep its rating on Spain at one level above junk just a week before. The areas included Andalucía, Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha, Cataluña and Murcia who have seen their ratings dropped by one or two notches thanks to “very limited cash reserves… and their significant reliance on short-term credit lines to fund their operating needs,” according to Moody’s. Meanwhile, official figures from Brussels just published show that Eurozone debt rose to another record high last year. Overall the deficits were reduced, but countries were still adding billions of euros to their debt piles.
The level moved to 87.3 per cent of GDP within the Eurozone, up from 85.4 per cent in 2010, and 70.2 per cent back in 2008. The extent of Eurozone states’ shortfalls reduced somewhat to a combined level of 4.1 per cent of GDP, from 6.2 per cent in 2010, but this still meant an extra €390.7 billion government debt. Elsewhere in the broader European Union area, only six countries saw their level of debt as a percentage of GDP fall from 2010 to 2011, while 21 saw it worsen. In spite of the UK’s Chancellor George Osborne promising a reduction
in government spending, the UK’s shortfall continued to be one of the largest in Europe while the powerhouse economy, Germany, dropped its budget deficit to less than 1 per cent of GDP in 2011 from 4.1 per cent in 2010 and saw its debt fall to 80.5 per cent of GDP from 82.5 per cent! Finally, EU members Sweden, Hungary and Estonia succeeded to stop the trend and record budget surpluses last year, even with the ongoing economic decline across most of the euro region. With such disparities in performance it is no wonder that markets and investors remain hungry for strong signs of cohesion, commitment and concerted European actions from all countries caught in the Eurozone crisis. Across the Atlantic, the greenback received some positive support on the back of a better than expected rise in September retail sales, the largest since October 2010 and a key indicator of the strength of the US economy. Nonetheless, the dollar overall remained in a limited range of around 2.5 per cent throughout the month as did the euro and British Sterling to an even lesser range.
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Roquetas offers warm welcome ROQUETAS De Mar is once again one of the favourite destinations for Spanish OAPs taking part in the IMSERSO holiday programme. This year, six hotels will take part in the campaign, which in recent times, has been one of the main sources of tourists in the area during the winter months. The programme allows senior citizens to benefit from low-cost package tours, and in turn, help to boost the economy in the chosen destinations. Bookings are still open but the company organising the IMSERSO programme, Mundo Senior, reports that figures are looking good and the first tourists wil be arriving this month. After Christmas, a further six hotels will take part in the programme, as this is the busiest season. Apparently, government cutbacks for the IMSERSO programme will not be noticed in Roquetas de Mar, and there will be as many elderly Spanish tourists descending upon the town as usual. However, over the past two years, several hotels have been left out of the programme due to cutbacks. Many hotels in the town now close once summer is over and don’t open again until IMSERSO travellers are in town.
Festive fun THE Chiringuito Vera Natura on Vera Playa hosts a Christmas Market on Sunday, November 11. Along with hand-made goods, there will also be a charity raffle. Contact Tony on 664 898 022 for more information.
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New vice president
SMILING FACE: Carrie Green, Vice President of F.A.C.E.
Concerts boost for poppy fund ARRANGEMENTS have been finalised for concerts supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal in Mojacar. On November 9, the Rose Singers will perform Songs of Remembrance and Rejoicing at Living Water Church, Mojacar, and the following day at Camping Los Gallardos. Music will include The Military Wives Prayer and Let There Be Peace on
Earth, plus Gershwin melodies and a West Side Story selection. Both performances start at 7.30pm, tickets are €8, available from each venue, as well as from Total Entertainment, Turre; Forget Me Not Card Shop, Buganvillas; Gills Linens, Mojacar Playa. The Singers will make a donation to the Poppy Appeal, and a raffle will be held in aid of same.
F.A.C.E. (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring For Everyone) are pleased to announce the appointment of Carrie Green as their new Vice President. Born in Swindon, she was an ABTA-trained travel agent and as part of her career, was fortunate to be able to travel all over the world. She attended the first Macmillan Coffee Morning held at Los Garcias in September 2003, and has been involved in fundraising ever since. A devoted committee member, she has helped develop F.A.C.E. ever since that first charity event. Carrie also works for Almeria Angels and is the leading light and choreographer for Line Dancing Group ‘Carrie’s Dusty Boots’ which performs at various charity events throughout the region. For further information on F.A.C.E. and its members, visit www.face-charity.com or call Adele on 667 255 094.
Treasure your pets WITH the prospect of more dogs being abandoned by their owners, The Dog House Foundation is looking for help in their cause. Shelters like the Dog House are run entirely by volunteers and they desperately need more help and funds. This weekend, the foundation hosts two events. On Saturday, Lucky’s Paddock will be open from 12pm and on the Sunday, a car treasure hunt will commence at La Parilla in Albox at 3.30pm and finish at El Rancho in Santopetar. Entry is 5€ which includes tapas and a drink. The event will be followed by a raffle, picture quiz, as well as the sale of Dog House Christmas cards. Contact Gill on 666 983 110 or Eve on 666 716 881 to secure your place in the hunt.
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I, LIKE many responsible pet owners, went to the town hall and registered my two dogs. Then, as instructed, I carried the information whenever I took them out. However, the other day while walking my dogs at 6pm, a young woman asked me the time and somehow took my wallet. I only realised it had gone minutes later. What is most disturbing is that while there was no money in the wallet, my house keys and registration forms containing my name, address, and phone numbers were. This is more information than is on my passport. I am an elderly lady and often walk my dogs, and I want to warn others who probably like me are not fully aware of the dangers of carrying these forms on them. I have now had to have all my locks changed. It seems so stupid that we have to carry such information around, especially when our dogs are microchipped and registered anyway Frankye Hawkridge San Pedro, Costa del Sol
Not so friendly
Snapped! By Nena Jacques, Mijas Costa
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JUST 18 months ago the Sunday Market at the Hipodromo in Mijas Costa consisted of about 10 stalls in a field alongside the Costa del Sol horse racetrack. Now it fills 10–12 parking zones and attracts hundreds each week. So even in these tough economic times, some business ventures would appear to be expanding!
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HAVING lived in Spain for 15 years and running a business here, I agree with Mike Walsh rather than Linda Hall in the article ‘Are expats still living their Spanish dream?’ (Issue 1425). The Spanish can be charming if they think you will spend money with them, but otherwise can be decidedly anti-social, unless you are ‘family’. The Spanish still receive EU money, whilst the British pay in £40 million (€50m) a day, as well as contributing significantly to the tourist industry. Even so foreigners are still known as ‘guiris’ even when they speak the language fluently. We live in an all-Spanish community and as a result have many Spanish friends, but instead of examining the depth of this friendship we prefer to reflect on the wonderful weather, beautiful scenery and bountiful supplies of fresh food. Spain is great, but don’t rely on the Spanish too much, you may be disappointed. Jennifer Rogers Lorca
Five years ago I moved - as do many British - to Los Boliches with my foreign-born wife. When sorting out our residencia papers, we encountered Aubrey Bowles at Fuengirola National Police Station. He provided invaluable help not only to us, but also to scores of others each time we had to visit the police station as part of the ever-present paper chase involved in living in Spain. He remained calm throughout, was courteous - more so than many seeking his help - and most definitely truly deserved the White Cross of Spain for his voluntary work since retiring as a policeman in Britain and moving to Spain. Well done, Aubrey, and a belated personal big thank you. N Wells Los Boliches
Thanks, Aubrey
So misleading
I WAS delighted to see the report ‘Aubrey’s work earns honour’ (Issue 1424 CDS).
AFTER reading the weekly business articles by Jim Collins in recent months, it is clear to me that he
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Notary fact IN the ‘Notarios are no lawyer substitutes’ article (Issue 1424) Mr Snelling stated there are no notaries in the UK. This is incorrect, with notaries appointed for centuries in the UK, and approximately 900 currently in England and Wales. A notary can be found in various local areas and traced on the website www.thenotariessociety.org.uk/ For Scotland: www.lawscot.org.uk/ Northern Ireland: www.lawsoc-ni.orf/ In Eire: www.notarypublic.ie/. Please clarify this to your readers. Diana Clark Los Romanes
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Evil is evil THERE is no such thing as lesser evils. Evil is evil. With regard to discussions about eating organic or bio foods, here in Europe totally organic food is very rare because with limited farming land much of the organic food is cultivated near non-organic food. In addition, we should not forget the irrigation and rain that seeps underground, in addition to the flying and crawling insects that abound. Because of all this scientists have proved that there is hardly any difference between bio and not bio. I have travelled through China, Asia, the Middle East, Australia, America, Europe and Brazil, studying these matters and listening to all the learned, and some not so learned, people. Many say to eat animals for pleasure is evil. Then of course there are many who continue to argue, but as I have learnt in life, the less one knows the more one argues. Mrs RV Nedelec By email
Bank scam I RECENTLY read a report in the EWN about a scam letter, allegedly from the British tax authorities, and sent out by email regarding a rebate. Readers should also be alerted that last week I received an email purporting to be from the CoOperative Bank Group in the UK, with regard to an alleged account in my name, and asking me to make contact. I have never had an account with them, so clearly this was also a scam, and I want to warn others to be on the look-out, as I am sure I am not the only one on their mailing list. NA Turre, Almeria
Sky high view I FEEL that Chris Terry (Letters 1424) misunderstood Tony Lloyd’s earlier letter regarding aircraft noise. I think he meant the light aircraft from Trapiche airfield that fly over the villages around Lake Vinuela and sometimes are quite a nuisance. One in particular flies early in the morning and has an engine noise louder than a Jumbo Jet! Alan Edson Puente Salia, Malaga
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something which is already taking place at an alarming rate of knots. Heaven forbid we do more to add fuel to that situation. And what about perfectly normal adults, who sincerely enjoy working with children? What a difficult scenario they face! It is a brave individual who enters into a profession that also holds a strong attraction to paedophiles. The danger here is that decent men and women will no longer take the chance of becoming Scout leaders or sports instructors for fear of being labelled a child molester. This will leave all these positions wide open to the only people who couldn’t care less - paedophiles. It is all a most difficult situation and one against which we must all remain constantly vigilant. Just this morning my little boy saw Paul Gadd being led away by police. “Daddy, what’s a peedofill?� he asked. Damn them all to hell that I should have to explain their actions to my innocent little boy! Thanks for all your correspondence. I can’t reply to them all but be assured I do read every one. Keep ‘em coming. Keep a spring in yer step. And, whatever ya do, always keep the faith. Love Leapy Leapylee2002@gmail.com
YOUR article about Savile was spot on. The stories emerging at the moment are truly farcical. His aide of 32 years lived the whole time terrified of him, and states he MAY have had a secret life! Along with friends in my teens I spent time at the Mecca in Leeds where there were lots of dolly birds hanging round him. He didn’t have to take advantage of any innocent lasses. Jim Loftus By email
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HE problem with this terrible paedophile brigade is that not only do they rob youngsters of their innocence, but also many adults as well. When I had my first two girls, some 50 years ago, I would think nothing of jumping into the bath with them and having fun splashing about. I wouldn’t dream of doing that in this day and age, as I would feel far too uncomfortable with its ‘inappropriateEAPY EE ness’. One more piece of innocent SAYS IT fun stripped away OTHERS THINK IT by these perverts. I love children. They are the nearest thing we can get to influencing and shaping the future. I’ve had six and have always been interested in watching the development of both them and other tots along the way. At one time, I could smile at FATHERLY LOVE: Now we have to think so differently. youngsters and enjoy having them innocently smile back, often with a from the adult who accompanies anywhere children gather. The couple of funny gaps in their teeth. them. How sad is that? Of course, danger here is that we are on a fast Not any more. When I pick up the as usual the whole overkill factor track to isolating our children from kids from school, I now find myself predictably shows its hand. adults altogether, which is not acknowledging only youngsters As a friend pointed out, it is now healthy at all. that I already know. Smiling at a considered an offence to take If children are taught to be strange child can often bring a photos of children at school sports suspicious of all adults, they will suspicious look of blank disapproval days, play parks, or in fact almost also cease to respect them,
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I READ Leapy’s article about Savile’s abuse of underage girls but he sent out a mixed message that girls slept with showbiz personalities as part of a promiscuous contest. Did this give showbiz stars the right to take advantage of vulnerable people? S L, Villajoyosa, Alicante
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No time like the present as Channel 4 axes history special after 20 years T
IME TEAM has been axed by Channel 4 after almost 20 years on air. Tony Robinson’s archaeology series, which began in 1994, will bow out with a final series next year, including an episode looking back at highlights from the show’s 250 episodes. A number of Time Team specials have also been planned, which will air into early 2014. Classic episodes will also be rerun on Channel 4 and More4. Robinson, who starred as Baldrick in Blackadder, said: “Not many performers are given the privilege of featuring in two iconic TV series - but I’ve been lucky. “Time Team was not only high-quality public service television, it also attracted a large and passionate audience both in the UK and overseas.I’m proud to have been associated with it.” Channel 4 commissioning editor for history, Julia Harrington said the broadcaster is looking at new ‘entertaining and innovative ways’ to bring the past to life. New shows include a documentary about the hunt for the remains of Richard III called King in the Car Park: Richard III, and a new series titled People of Stonehenge.
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Channel 4 head of factual Ralph Lee said: “I am incredibly proud that, as well as providing hundreds of hours of education and entertainment on Channel 4, Time Team has invested more than £4 million in archaeology in Britain.” • MELISSA GEORGE has spoken about a potential second series of her spy thriller Hunted. The drama, created by Frank Spotnitz (The X-Files), is currently airing on BBC One in the UK and on Cinemax in the US. “It’s all going to be about Sam’s journey, finding out and putting the pieces together. She won’t be the nanny any more.” The actress, who plays Sam Hunter, added that a second series of Hunted would be set in Berlin.“Next year it’s in Berlin and there’s a whole link to Hourglass, which is the covenant group that killed her mother,” said George.
WE’RE RICH! Lottery winners in The Syndicate. The Australian star previously stated that her Hunted role ‘could potentially be long-term’, adding that she may be playing Sam for the next five years. • MARK ADDY (Game of Thrones) and Siobhan Finneran (Downton Abbey) are among those confirmed to star in a second series of BBC drama The Syndicate. Series two of Kay Mellor’s acclaimed show will focus on five low-
paid hospital workers in Bradford who win £72 million in the EuroMillions lottery draw. Addy will play recovering alcoholic Alan, who finds himself tempted by the booze following the big win, while Finneran is cast as nurse Mandy. Natalie Gavin (Prisoners’ Wives) will star as Mandy’s daughter Becky, a single mother whose numbers win the jackpot, while Jimi Mistry (Strike Back) is male nurse Tom, who decides to have a baby with his girlfriend following the win. Gavin & Stacey’s Alison Steadman is the final member of the syndicate, former dancer Rose, who hopes to pick up where she left off with the help of an expensive double knee replacement. The Syndicate will return to BBC One for a second series in 2013. Tel No : 950 61 51 42 spectrumfmmojacar@live.co.uk Twitter: SpectrumAlmeria Skype: spectrumfm.mojacar Facebook: Spectrum FM Costa Almeria Web: www.costaalmeria.spectrumfm. net MSN: spectrumfmmojacar@live.co.uk DON'T FORGET TO TUNE TO OUR NEW FREQUENCY OF 90.8FM IN COSTA ALMERIA
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4:00am The Prince and the Pauper Adaptation of Mark Twain’s classic novel about two young lookalikes in Tudor England. When a poor slum orphan visits Westminster Palace to get a glimpse of the young prince of England, the two boys discover they bear a striking resemblance to one another and hatch a mischievous plot to switch places. 6:05am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service. 6:30am ITV Morning News The latest national and international news. 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather 3:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal
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SKY MOVIES COMEDY 4:15am The Royal Tenenbaums 6:10am Dragnet 8:00am Blackball 9:45am The Dilemma 11:45am A Nanny for Christmas 1:20pm The Avengers Special 1:50pm The Hangover Part II 3:40pm Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
1:15am Girl, Interrupted 3:25am The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie 5:25am Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2: Special 5:55am Listen to Your Heart
12:05am Bad Girls 2:00am The Specialist 3:55am Bad Girls
Eric Stoltz.
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BBC3 8:00pm Merlin Fantasy drama series. With Princess Mithian as the perfect bait, Morgana conjures a deception so powerful that the whole of Camelot is taken in - even Merlin himself. 8:45pm Doctor Who The Doctor takes Amy to the distant future, where she finds the mysterious Liz Ten, a Star Whale and all of Britain in a spaceship! 9:30pm World's Craziest Fools Comedy series in which the A-Team’s Mr T tracks down the world's craziest fools. 10:00pm Unzipped 10:45pm Russell Howard’s Good News Extra 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:10am American Dad! 1:30am Unzipped 2:15am Russell Howard’s Good News Extra 3:00am Cuckoo Comedy series in which a daughter returns from her gap year with an American husband in tow. Rachel and Cuckoo discover that their nude Thai ceremony on the beach wasn't quite as official as they thought. In fact, they are not legally married. 3:30am World’s Craziest Fools 4:00am Unsafe Sex in the City
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4:40am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. 10:15am Rip Off Food Series tackling the tricks of the trade used by food manufacturers and supermarkets. 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Robbed, Raided, Reunited 12:30pm Cash in the Attic Series looking at whether household junk could be worth a small fortune. 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team, followed by weather. 2:30pm BBC London News The latest news, sport and weather from London. 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Escape to the Country
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ITV
Channel 4
Channel 5
7:30am 64 Zoo Lane 7:45am Chuggington 7:50am Rastamouse 8:00am Splatalot 8:25am Léon 8:30am The League of Super Evil 8:40am Eliot Kid 8:55am Shaun the Sheep Championsheeps 9:00am What’s New ScoobyDoo? 9:25am Mister Maker Comes to Town 9:45am I Can Cook with You 10:00am ZingZillas 10:15am Baby Jake 10:25am Octonauts 10:30am Wibbly Pig 10:40am The Koala Brothers 10:50am Get Squiggling 11:05am Hoof and Safety with Nuzzle and Scratch 11:30am 3rd and Bird 11:40am Waybuloo 12:00pm In the Night Garden 12:30pm BBC World News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Restoration Roadshow 2:30pm To Buy or Not to Buy 3:15pm The Weakest Link
5:35am The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:30am ITV Morning News The latest national and international news. 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning Presented by Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford. 12:25pm ITV News The latest headlines from around the world. Followed by a local weather forecast. 12:30pm This Morning Presented by Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford. 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather Nina Hossain with the latest headlines from around the world. 3:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal
5:25am Deal or No Deal 6:20am Countdown 7:05am Sali Mali 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs 8:00am BT and Channel 4 Present... 8:05am Freshly Squeezed 8:35am According to Jim 9:00am Frasier Can Daphne admit her affection for Niles before she marries Donnie? 9:30am Frasier 10:30am The Big Bang Theory 11:00am Undercover Boss Australia 12:00pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 1:00pm C4 News Summary Includes news headlines and weather. 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 1:35pm Come Dine with Me Second celebrity to host is exAtomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton. 2:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:35pm Come Dine with Me Last celebrity to host is actor Bruce Jones. 3:05pm Phil Spencer: Secret Agent
6:10am Wildlife SOS 6:35am Wildlife SOS 7:00am Thomas and Friends 7:10am The Wotwots! 7:20am Fireman Sam 7:35am Jelly Jamm 7:45am Peppa Pig 7:50am Milkshake Monkey 7:55am Milkshake! Music Box 8:00am Little Princess 8:10am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 8:20am The Mr. Men Show 8:35am Thomas and Friends 8:45am Make Way for Noddy 9:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:30am Roary the Racing Car 9:45am Bananas in Pyjamas 9:55am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Shark 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Law and Order 2:10pm Looney Tunes 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm CSI: Miami
4:00pm Real Rescues Nick Knowles and Louise Minchin present dramatic events from the day-to-day work of the emergency services, going behind the scenes at one of Britain's biggest police control centres. What is causing seven-year old Lucy’s heart to race at 255 beats a minute? 4:45pm Flog It! 5:30pm Breakaway Hosted by Nick Hancock, Breakaway is a race to the finish line with up to 10,000 pounds to be won. 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Great British Food Revival 8:30pm Coast A journey around the British Isles and beyond to see how shared seas unite us all. 9:00pm Gardeners’ World Gardening series. 9:30pm Autumnwatch 10:30pm Autumnwatch Unsprung 11:00pm QI Stephen Fry looks into a jumble of things that start with the letter ‘J’. 11:30pm Newsnight In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day’s headlines with Gavin Esler.
4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 5:00pm The Dales Adrian Edmondson presents a series about life in the Yorkshire Dales. 5:30pm Cornwall with Caroline Quentin Caroline Quentin travels the length and breadth of the beautiful and rugged county of Cornwall. 6:00pm The Chase Quiz show hosted by Bradley Walsh. 7:00pm London Tonight 7:30pm ITV News and Weather Mark Austin and Mary Nightingale with the latest headlines from around the world. 8:00pm Emmerdale Dan tries to exorcise Chas’s demons with another woman. Nicola is horrified to hear more bad news. 8:30pm Coronation Street Lewis reels at his discovery of Gloria’s deceit. 9:00pm Island Hospital 9:30pm Coronation Street Audrey pays the price for Gloria’s meddling. 10:00pm Jonathan and Charlotte 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather Mark Austin and Mary Nightingale with the latest headlines from around the world. 11:35pm Public Enemies
4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks Cindy faces a tough choice, while Jono asks Ruby to make a life-changing decision. 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:30pm Unreported World Channel 4’s award-winning foreign affairs strand returns for a new series. 8:55pm 4thought.tv 4thought.tv asks: ‘Can the dead talk to us?’. 9:00pm Baggage 10:00pm Derren Brown 11:00pm Alan Carr: Chatty Man
4:15pm Jane Doe: Eye of the Beholder Mystery thriller. 5:55pm Looney Tunes Classic Warner Brothers animation from 1957. 6:00pm 5 News at 5 National and international news. 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away Harvey still believes that Roo is being economical with the truth about her relationship with Tim. 7:30pm 5 News National and international news. 8:00pm Bomber Boys Documentary series exploring historical events. 9:00pm Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers Observational documentary series. Stobart’s rail maintenance team are out in force working around the clock to waterproof a railway bridge across the M6. 10:00pm The Mentalist American crime drama. 11:00pm A Perfect Murder Taut thriller in which a coldblooded commodities trader plots to kill his rich young wife.
12:00am The Review Show 12:50am Later... with Jools Holland 1:55am Halloween III: Season of the Witch Horror about a plot to massacre millions of children in a killing spree on Halloween night. 3:25am BBC News
2:05am Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly. 4:00am Before Sunset 5:20am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.
12:05am Friday Night Dinner Dad is very excited. He's just bought a new fax machine. 12:35am Barclaycard Mercury Prize Awards Show 1:55am Random Acts 2:00am Comedy World Cup 2:55am My Name is Earl 3:20am Bob’s Burgers 3:40am Allen Gregory 4:05am Charlie’s Angels 4:45am 90210 Dixon feels under pressure to create a hit song when Navid books him some studio time. 5:25am Deal or No Deal
BBC4 8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Lang Lang Live at the Roundhouse Chinese pianist Lang Lang’s live concert from London's Roundhouse, recorded at the iTunes festival in July 2011. He performs a Franz Liszt recital as the only classical music artist in a true rock-star surrounding, next to international pop stars like Coldplay, Adele or Linkin Park. 9:20pm Lang Lang: The Art of Being a Virtuoso The Chinese pianist Lang Lang is considered the world's top classical music star. This documentary links him and his piano hero, Franz Liszt. 10:15pm Weller at the BBC 11:15pm BBC Four Sessions 12:15am Bee Gees: In Our Own Time Documentary following the story of the Bee Gees, one of the most successful bands of all time. This is the story of three very close brothers, tied together by familial love and a natural aptitude and obsession for all things musical. 1:50am Weller at the BBC 2:50am BBC Four Sessions
11:00pm Alan Carr: Chatty Man
1:15am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel. 4:55am Motorsport Mundial The latest motor racing action from around the world. 5:20am House Doctor 5:45am Michaela’s Wild Challenge
Satellite channels SKY1 5:10am Crash Test Dummies 6:05am Don’t Forget the Lyrics 7:00am Crash Test Dummies 8:00am Modern Family 8:30am The Middle 9:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 9:30am Dog the Bounty Hunter 10:00am Lie to Me 11:00am Terra Nova 12:00pm Terra Nova 1:00pm Stargate SG-1 2:00pm Stargate SG-1 3:00pm Dog the Bounty Hunter 3:30pm Dog the Bounty Hunter 4:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm Stargate SG-1 6:00pm Futurama 6:30pm Raising Hope 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Middle 9:00pm Modern Family 9:30pm Spy 10:00pm Trollied 10:30pm Don’t Sit in the Front Row 11:00pm A League of Their Own
7:20pm Due Date 9:00pm School of Rock 11:00pm Hall Pass
1:00am Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps 3:20am Boys Don’t Cry 5:25am A Valentine's Date
12:50am Stan Helsing 2:30am Best Defense 4:10am Raising Arizona 5:50am Snow Dogs
SKY MOVIES DRAMA 5:55am Listen to Your Heart 7:40am The 5th Quarter 9:25am 33 Postcards 11:10am Stay Cool 12:50pm Jane Eyre 2:55pm Mr Popper’s Penguins 35mm Special 3:20pm Irreconcilable Differences 5:15pm The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud 7:00pm Shallow Hal 9:00pm Jane Eyre 11:00pm The Fighter
5:30am Death Becomes Her 7:15am Taxi 8:55am Snow Dogs 10:35am Raising Arizona 12:10pm Due Date 1:50pm School of Rock 3:45pm Hall Pass 5:35pm Taxi
4:30am The Thing 6:30am Skyfall on Set 7:00am Crimson Tide 9:05am Van Helsing 11:25am Battle: Los Angeles 1:30pm Independence Day 4:00pm Crimson Tide 6:00pm Shanghai Knights 8:00pm Battle: Los Angeles 10:00pm Independence Day 12:30am Shanghai Knights 2:30am Ironclad
TCM 8:00am Gunsmoke 9:00am The High Chaparral 10:05am Casablanca 12:05pm Gun Glory 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm The High Chaparral 4:00pm A Shot in the Dark 6:00pm A Place in the Sun 8:20pm Rocky Mountain 10:00pm Collateral Damage
12:00am An Idiot Abroad 1:00am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 2:00am Road Wars 2:50am Road Wars 3:45am Road Wars 4:45am Road Wars 5:10am Crash Test Dummies
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Humphrey Bogart.
Ingrid Bergman.
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T’S been reported that 30,000 napkins are stolen from Jamie Oliver’s restaurants every month and that he’s had to weld the handles to his lavatories. Recent statistics from the Retail Fraud Study reveal that store theft, too, increased by 10 per cent in 2011, costing businesses £3.4 billion. The most often shoplifted items? Meat, condoms and razor blades. From the workplace? Not pens, but toilet rolls. And the most nicked item in the world? Cheese. Some friends of mine used to run a small hotel in the UK and were amazed at how dishonest some customers are. Jamie’s celebrity status makes his situation worse because of souvenir-taking and his restaurant prices leaving some maybe feeling ‘entitled’ to flogging some of his stuff on ebay. But my friends had really plain cutlery and china nicked. Other items ‘removed’ by guests included the following. Over 15 pepper mills. Liquid soap dispensers. Tips left on the table for staff, nicked by a member of the party who wasn’t paying; or the person who had left the tip (after the rest of the group had gone) or a different table. Toilet rolls and
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CELEBRITY SUFFERER: Jamie Oliver. the odd brush. Not to mention bathrobes from bedrooms. Now, it never ceases to astonish me how stealing is considered a joke. What kind of morality is that? And when does it pass from ‘petty pilfering’ (which is still theft) to all-out stealing? Who decides? Why this need to take something which doesn’t
belong to you? And if people are nicking old toilet brushes, it begs a couple of questions. Firstly, in what kind of, er, nick are their own toilets? Secondly, just what were they using until then? Ditto regarding the nicked toilet rolls. The problem is that some people are lacking in moral standards. But this is the society
we live in, where fiddling expenses (not only by MPs), pocketing stuff which doesn’t belong to you, and people trying to ‘rip each other off’ is considered par for the course. Hoteliers, like my friends, should take a leaf out of a recently opened Chinese hotel – all the objets d’art, lamps and such like are super-glued to the
surfaces they sit on. Enough to thwart the casual or impulse thief? Maybe. Though not a Jamie Oliver customer, it seems. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Soul Stealer’ & ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89; £0.77) and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca
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4.00pm - midnight 5:30pm Final Score 6:20pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 6:30pm Regional News All the latest local news. 6:35pm Weather The latest weather information. 6:40pm Pointless 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:15pm Merlin 10:00pm Casualty 10:50pm National Lottery Saturday Draws The Thunderball, Dream Number and Lotto draws, live from Lottery HQ. 11:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 11:15pm Weather The latest weather information. 11:20pm Match of the Day Highlights and reaction to all of the latest football action.
8:00pm Pop’s Greatest Dance Crazes 9:00pm Top Gear Motoring magazine programme that tests and reviews the latest models of cars on the market, as well as covering older ‘classic’ models and news in the motoring world. 10:00pm Live at the Apollo Prepare to laugh out loud with sensational stand-up comedy recorded at London's famous Hammersmith Apollo. 10:30pm Russell Howard’s Good News 11:00pm Mobos Live 2012 1:00am Family Guy Animated comedy series about family life. Lois runs into an old male friend from school and they renew their friendship, but Peter’s jealousy forces a trial separation. 1:22am Family Guy 1:45am American Dad! Animated adventures of a hapless CIA agent and his family. If there’s one thing that Stan Smith loves, it's a good jury trial, so he anxiously awaits his annual jury summons. But when Roger is the defendant in the trial where Stan is the foreman, he is finally in a position to make Roger accountable for his misdeeds. 2:30am Unzipped 3:15am Cuckoo 3:45am Stacey Dooley in the USA 4:45am People Just Do Nothing
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7:00am Zigby 7:10am Finley the Fire Engine 7:20am Little Robots 7:30am 64 Zoo Lane 7:45am Rastamouse 8:00am Roar 8:30am Bear Behaving Badly 8:55am The Scooby-Doo Show 9:20am Dennis and Gnasher 9:30am Trapped: Ever After 10:00am Jedward’s Big Adventure 10:30am Sorry, I’ve Got No Head Children’s comedy sketch show. 11:00am Ministry of Curious Stuff 11:25am Deadly 60 Bites 11:35am Splatalot 12:00pm Prank Patrol 12:30pm Diddy Movies 12:45pm MOTD Kickabout 1:00pm Nigelissima 1:30pm Animal Park 2:15pm Bitter Victory 3:55pm The High and the Mighty
5:20am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service. 6:30am ITV Morning News The latest national and international news. 7:00am CITV 10:25am ITV News 10:30am The Jeremy Kyle Show US 11:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show US 12:20pm Dinner Date Australia 1:20pm ITV News and Weather 1:30pm All Star Family Fortunes 2:15pm Holiday Home Sweet Home 3:15pm Holiday Home Sweet Home
6:15pm Escape to the Country Series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country. 7:15pm Flog It! Antiques show which helps amateur auctioneers, collectors and bargain-hunters make a saving. 8:15pm Dam Busters Declassified 9:15pm Dad’s Army 9:45pm The Late Great Eric Sykes 10:45pm QI XL Panel-based quiz where it is more important to be interesting than right. 11:30pm Skyes: The Stay-at-Home Holiday 11:55pm Arena A daily magazine programme which looks at the world of arts and entertainment.
4:15pm Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back 6:35pm Local News and Weather All the very latest local news and weather. 6:50pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 7:05pm The Golden Rules of... 12:35pm - The Big Bang Theory 7:35pm You've Been Framed! Starring Kalley Cuoco, Jim Pearsons, Johnny Galecki. Comedy show which features a selection of camcorder catastrophes 4:55pm Come Dine with Me and video disasters. 5:25pm Come Dine with Me 8:05pm Take Me Out 5:55pm Come Dine with Me 9:20pm The X Factor 6:25pm Come Dine with Me 11:05pm The Jonathan Ross Show 7:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:25pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 7:55pm 4thought.tv 8:00pm George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 9:00pm Grand Designs Another chance to see the momentous 100th episode of Grand Designs. 10:00pm Green Zone Tasked with tracking down Iraqi WMDs in post-war Baghdad.
12:45am The Football League Show Highlights from the day’s Football League games. 1:25am Bigga Than Ben 2:45am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:50am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
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1:05am Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel 2:25am Octane
BBC4 8:00pm Human Planet 9:00pm Horizon For centuries we have dreamt of reaching the centre of the Earth. Now scientists are uncovering a bizarre and alien world that lies 4,000 miles beneath our feet, unlike anything we know on the surface. It is a planet buried within the planet we know, where storms rage within a sea of white-hot metal and a giant forest of crystals make up a metal core the size of the Moon. 10:00pm Inspector Montalbano 11:50pm Horror Europa with Mark Gatiss 1:20am How the Devil Got His Horns: A Diabolical Tale 2:20am Top of the Pops: 1977 2:50am Horizon 3:50am Human Planet Nature series that marvels at mankind’s incredible relationship with nature in the world today.
5:25am Deal or No Deal 6:20am Countdown 7:05am BT and Channel 4 Present... 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am Volkswagen Racing Cup 8:05am Beach Volleyball 9:00am The Morning Line Turf tips and news from the Channel 4 Racing team. 10:00am 4music Video Honours 10:30am Ne-yo Ne-Yo performs tracks from his latest album and sits down for a chat with Miquita Oliver. 11:00am Made in Chelsea 12:05pm Suburgatory 12:35pm The Big Bang Theory 1:05pm The Big Bang Theory 1:35pm The Simpsons 2:10pm The Simpsons 2:40pm BT and Channel 4 Present... 2:45pm Channel 4 Racing
12:05am ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 12:20am The FA Cup Highlights 1:35am The Store 3:35am Ladette to Lady Series following 10 notorious ladettes at an oldfashioned ladies’ finishing school. 4:20am ITV Nightscreen
Channel 5 5:45am Michaela’s Wild Challenge 6:10am Wildlife SOS 7:00am Milkshake! 11:00am Power Rangers Super Samurai 11:35am Batman - The Brave and the Bold 12:10pm Highland Emergency 12:40pm Last of the Dogmen 2:55pm The Staircase Murders
4:35pm Dangerous Attraction 6:15pm The Sea Wolves 8:30pm 5 News The latest news coverage. 8:35pm Zulu Dawn 11:00pm CSI: Miami US drama series focusing on the work of the Miami forensics department.
12:15am What Happens in Vegas 2:05am Black Rain 4:10am Hollyoaks Omnibus
12:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 12:55am Inside Hollywood 1:00am Super Casino
Satellite channels SKY1 7:00am Safebreakers 8:00am The 10th Kingdom 9:00am Last Man Standing 9:30am Last Man Standing 10:00am World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars 11:00am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm Terra Nova 2:00pm WWE SmackDown! 4:00pm Modern Family 7:00pm Glee 8:00pm Hawaii Five-0 9:00pm Hawaii Five-0 10:00pm Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story 11:50pm Road Wars 12:50am A League of Their Own 1:20am Brit Cops:
Frontline Crime 2:20am Road Wars 3:20am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 4:15am Road Wars 5:10am Lion Man 5:40am Lion Man
SKY MOVIES COMEDY 5:50am Snow Dogs 7:35am Take Me Home Tonight 9:15am Orange County 10:45am Ice Age 12:15pm Tower Heist 2:05pm Little Fockers 3:45pm How Do You Know 5:50pm Just Wright 7:35pm Ice Age 9:00pm Tower Heist 10:45pm Little Fockers 12:30am Take Me Home Tonight 2:15am Orange County 3:40am How Do You Know 5:45am Just Wright
SKY MOVIES DRAMA 5:25am A Valentine’s Date 7:00am Mask 9:05am Prom 10:55am You May Not Kiss the Bride 12:30pm Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2: Special 1:00pm War Horse 3:30pm Just Go with it 5:30pm Honey 2 7:25pm I Don’t Know How She Does it 9:00pm War Horse 11:30pm The Terminal
7:35pm - Ice Age
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5:00am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen 12:30pm Football Focus 1:00pm BBC News 1:05pm Regional News All the latest local news. 1:08pm WeatherThe latest weather information. 1:10pm F1 the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Qualifying 3:15pm Rugby League Autumn International England v France.
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5:30am Cupid, Inc
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TCM 6:00am A Place in the Sun 8:15am Gunsmoke 9:20am The High Chaparral 10:25am A Shot in the Dark 12:25pm Dragonwyck 2:25pm Rocky Mountain 4:00pm Young Dillinger 5:55pm Spencer’s Mountain 8:10pm Crossfire Trail 10:00pm Demolition Man 12:10am Dark City 2:05am Demolition Man 4:10am Dark City
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7:00am Zigby 7:10am Finley the Fire Engine 7:20am Little Robots 7:30am 64 Zoo Lane Cartoon series about a girl who is told stories every night by animals from the zoo next door. 7:45am Rastamouse 8:00am Roar 8:30am Deadly Art 8:45am Copycats Two families battle it out in a range of hilarious games. 9:15am Paradise Cafe 9:40am Wingin’ It 10:00am 12 Again 10:30am Gastronuts 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm The Great British Bakeoff Masterclass 1:35pm Escape to the Country Series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country. 2:35pm Flower Drum Song
4:20am ITV Nightscreen 6:30am ITV Morning News 7:00am CITV 10:25am All Star Family Fortunes Vernon Kay hosts the high-octane game show, which sees two star guests and their families competing in a bid to win up to 30 thousand pounds for a charity of their choice. 11:10am The X Factor 12:50pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 1:00pm F.A. Cup Live Round 1 Braintree Town v Tranmere Rovers (+ 2nd Round Draw).
4:10am Hollyoaks Omnibus 6:20am Countdown 7:05am BT and Channel 4 Present... 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs 8:00am Extreme Sailing 8:30am Ironman 2012 9:00am BT and Channel 4 Present... 9:05am Will and Grace 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:00pm The Big Bang Theory 1:30pm The Big Bang Theory 1:55pm The Simpsons 2:25pm Never Been Kissed
4.00pm - midnight
4:40pm Flog It! Antiques show which helps amateur auctioneers, collectors and bargain-hunters make a saving. 5:25pm The Tuxedo 7:00pm Fawlty Towers 7:30pm Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve This stage of Simon Reeve’s journey around the spectacular Indian Ocean takes him from Oman to the Maldives. 8:30pm Obama: What Happened to Hope? 9:30pm Space Dive 11:00pm Harry and Paul 11:30pm Hebburn
4:00pm You’ve Been Framed! Comedy show which features a selection of camcorder catastrophes and video disasters. 4:30pm Dickinson’s Real Deal Why let your antiques collect dust in the attic when you can sell them? 5:30pm The Home of Fabulous Cakes 6:30pm Downton Abbey 7:30pm Local News and Weather All the very latest local news and weather. 7:45pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 8:00pm Surprise, Surprise 9:00pm The X Factor Results Show 10:00pm Downton Abbey 11:30pm ITV News at Ten and Weather Round-up of the day’s news. 11:45pm The FA Cup Highlights
4:30pm Deal or No Deal 5:30pm Come Dine with Me 6:35pm X-Men Adaptation of the long-running Marvel comic book series. 8:25pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:55pm 4thought.tv 4thought.tv asks: ‘Can the dead talk to us?’. 9:00pm How Britain Worked 10:00pm Homeland Kurt Russell. Brody finds himself a prisoner again, but this time on American soil. 11:10pm Friday Night Dinner 11:40pm Derren Brown
11:25pm Match of the Day 2 Highlights and reaction to all of the latest football action. 12:25am The Graham Norton Show 1:10am The Sky at Night The world of astronomy with Patrick Moore. 1:30am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 1:35am The Choir The SemiFinal. 2:35am Holby City 3:35am The Paradise 4:35am Real Servants 5:35am BBC News
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12:00am Never Mind the Buzzcocks Irreverent pop quiz, with guest competitors from the worlds of music, TV and comedy. 12:30am American Beauty 2:25am The Big Kahuna 3:50am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
BBC4 8:00pm The Golden Age of Canals 9:00pm Michael Wood: The Story of India Historian Michael Wood examines India's beginnings, from the first migrations out of Africa to new findings that are casting new light on the past. 10:00pm JFK’s Road to the White House: Primary 1960 10:55pm The Devil’s Backbone 12:35am Michael Wood: The Story of India Historian Michael Wood examines India's beginnings, from the first migrations out of Africa to new findings that are casting new light on the past. 1:35am Weller at the BBC 2:35am BBC Four Sessions In a session filmed at BBC Television Centre, Paul Weller performs numbers from his album 22 Dreams, solo hits such as From the Floorboards Up and Peacock Suit and a couple of classics from The Jam’s back catalogue. Weller performs with his regular five-piece band and is joined on some numbers by the Wired Strings and a brass section. Special guests include Oasis guitarist Gem Archer, fiddle player Eliza Carthy, and former Blur guitarist Graham Coxon. 3:35am JFK’s Road to the White House: Primary 1960
8:05am Bananas in Pyjamas 8:20am Play! 8:25am Noddy in Toyland 8:40am City of Friends 8:50am Milkshake Monkey 8:55am Little Princess 9:10am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 9:20am Mio Mao Plasticine animation following the antics of two lively kittens. 9:25am Angelina Ballerina 9:45am Rupert Bear 10:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:15am Toby’s Travelling Circus 10:30am Roary the Racing Car 10:45am Jelly Jamm 11:00am Power Rangers: Super Samurai 11:35am ThunderCats 12:10pm Looney Tunes 12:15pm Looney Tunes 12:25pm Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 1:25pm Stargate 3:40pm Close Encounters of the Third Kind
6:20pm Looney Tunes Classic Warner Brothers animation featuring Sylvester and Tweety Pie in Dog Gone Cats. 6:25pm Cats and Dogs 8:15pm 5 News Weekend National and international news. 8:20pm Hancock Action comedy about a disillusioned superhero. 10:00pm Bangkok Dangerous Thriller about a cold international contract killer who travels to Bangkok for his last assignments.
7:30pm Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve.
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12:40am Scary Movie 2 2:10am American Football Live 5:45am Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind In April 2001 Richard Donovan was an unfit man in his 30s. 5:50am Grudge Match
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12:00am Hatfields and McCoys 1:00am Bomber Boys Documentary series exploring historical events. 2:00am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel. 5:00am The F.B.I. Files 5:45am Rough Guide to Bang for Your Buck Highlights of the travel series presented by Julia Bradbury and Toby Amies.
Satellite Satellitechannels channels SKY1 5:40am Lion Man 6:10am Crash Test Dummies 7:00am The Hour of Power 8:00am The 10th Kingdom 9:00am Last Man Standing 9:30am Last Man Standing 10:00am Best of Oops TV 11:00am World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars 12:00pm WWE Experience 1:00pm Glee 2:00pm Glee 3:00pm Glee 4:00pm The Middle 4:30pm The Middle 5:00pm The Middle 5:30pm The Middle 6:00pm The Middle 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Raising Hope 8:00pm The Glee Project 9:00pm Arrow 10:00pm Strike Back 11:00pm Game of Thrones 12:15am NCIS: Los Angeles 1:15am NCIS: Los Angeles 2:15am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 3:10am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 4:05am Road Wars 5:00am Glee
SKY MOVIES COMEDY 5:45am Just Wright 7:30am Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 9:20am Swingers 11:00am Analyze That 12:40pm Little Nicky 2:15pm 30 Minutes or Less 3:45pm No Strings Attached
5:35pm Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 7:25pm Little Nicky 9:00pm 30 Minutes or Less 10:30pm No Strings Attached 12:25am Analyze That 2:05am Swingers 3:45am The Truth About Cats and Dogs 5:30am Dragnet
SKY MOVIES DRAMA 5:30am Cupid, Inc 7:00am Africa United 8:35am 4 Wedding Planners 10:05am An Affair to Remember 12:05pm One Day 1:55pm Burlesque 4:00pm Losing Control 5:40pm All I Want for Christmas 7:15pm The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud 9:00pm One Day 11:00pm Easy A
12:15am Rambo III 2:00am The Chronicles of Riddick 4:05am Gone in 60 Seconds
TCM 6:00am Dragonwyck 7:55am Spencer’s Mountain 10:15am Tall Man Riding 11:50am The Hill 2:10pm Crossfire Trail 4:00pm Young Billy Young 5:45pm A Thunder of Drums 7:40pm In Like Flint 10:00pm Moulin Rouge! 12:25am Badlands 2:15am Moulin Rouge! 4:25am Badlands Nicole Kidman.
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4:30pm Nature’s Miracle Babies 5:30pm Points of View BBC viewers share their thoughts, feelings and opinions on the channel's output. 5:45pm Songs of Praise 6:20pm Nigel Slater’s Dish of the Day 6:50pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:10pm Regional News All the latest local news. 7:15pm Weather 7:20pm Countryfile News and stories concerning the heart of the British countryside. 8:20pm Strictly Come Dancing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the first results show of the series. 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow Antique experts travel the country to appraise people's wares. 10:00pm Andrew Marr’s History of the World 11:00pm BBC News 11:15pm Regional News 11:20pm Weather
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2:50am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:00am Breakfast The latest news stories and events. 8:35am Match of the Day Highlights and reaction to all of the latest football action. 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show Andrew Marr talks to key figures from politics, current affairs and the arts. 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Sunday Politics Andrew Neil presents the latest political news, interviews and debate. 1:10pm F1 the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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7:00am Zigby 7:10am Finley the Fire Engine 7:20am Little Robots 7:30am 64 Zoo Lane 7:45am Chuggington 7:50am Rastamouse 8:00am School of Silence 8:30am Pet Squad 8:40am Eliot Kid 8:55am Newsround 9:00am What's New Scooby-Doo? 9:25am Mister Maker Comes to Town 9:45am I Can Cook with You 10:00am ZingZillas 10:15am Baby Jake 10:25am Dipdap 10:30am Wibbly Pig 10:40am The Koala Brothers 10:50am Get Squiggling 11:05am Big Barn Farm 11:20am Charlie and Lola 11:30am 3rd and Bird 11:40am Waybuloo 12:00pm In the Night Garden 12:30pm BBC World News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm The Weakest Link 2:45pm Tennis
5:05am ITV Nightscreen 6:30am ITV Morning News 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 3:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal
6:00am Countdown 6:45am Make Do and Mend 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs 8:00am Freshly Squeezed 8:30am According to Jim 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Undercover Boss Australia 12:00pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Celebrity Come Dine with Me 1:35pm Celebrity Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Celebrity Come Dine with Me 2:35pm Celebrity Come Dine with Me 3:05pm Phil Spencer: Secret Agent
7:00am Thomas and Friends 7:10am The Wotwots! 7:20am Fireman Sam 7:30am Jelly Jamm 7:45am Peppa Pig 7:50am Milkshake! Music Box 7:55am Little Princess 8:10am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 8:20am The Mr Men Show 8:35am Thomas and Friends 8:45am Make Way for Noddy 9:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:20am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:30am Roary the Racing Car 9:45am Bananas in Pyjamas 9:55am Mio Mao 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Shark 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Law and Order 2:10pm Looney Tunes 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm CSI: NY
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6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Great British Food Revival 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00pm The Road to El Alamein 11:30pm Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day’s important national and international news stories.
4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show Chat show that celebrates the very best of British. 5:00pm The Dales Observational documentary series looking at life in the Yorkshire Dales during the summer months. 5:30pm Cornwall 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather All the very latest local news and weather. 7:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 8:00pm Emmerdale Popular long-running soap opera, set in a Yorkshire village. 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Little England 9:30pm Coronation Street More drama and turmoil from the residents of Coronation Street in the longest running TV Soap. 10:00pm Monroe Medical drama series. 11:00pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 11:35pm Agenda
4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks The village is reeling with excitement from the unexpected arrival of a familiar figure. 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pm 999: What’s Your Emergency? 11:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats 11:50pm Alan Carr: Chatty Man
4:15pm McBride: Murder Past Midnight Mystery drama. 6:00pm 5 News at 5 National and international news. 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News National and international news. 8:00pm Cowboy Builders 9:00pm The All New Gadget Show Entertainment show devoted to gadgets. André Benjamin. 10:00pm Revolver Complex crime thriller.
12:05am The American President 2:05am Jackpot247 4:00am Champions League Weekly 4:25am ITV Nightscreen 5:35am The Jeremy Kyle Show
12:50am Random Acts 12:55am Shameless 1:55am The Good Wife 2:40am The Good Wife 3:20am Surviving Life 5:10am Supernanny US Jenny and Tony Swift have five unruly children, ranging in age from nine months to 11 years. 5:50am Deal or No Deal
4:00pm Regional News All the latest local news. 4:05pm Trade Your Way to the USA 4:35pm Lockie Leonard Live action comedy series following the adventures of 13-year-old Australian surf rat Lockie. 5:00pm Prank Patrol Down Under 5:25pm Léon Animated comedy shorts. 5:30pm Junior MasterChef 5:45pm Shaun the Shechampionsheeps 6:00pm Newsround 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm Richard Hammond’s Miracles of Nature 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Have I Got a Bit More News for You 12:20am Isle of Wight Festival 2010 Highlights The Mobo Awards 2012. 1:50am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 1:55am Watchdog 2:55am Wartime Farm 3:55am Lorraine’s Fast Fresh and Easy Food 4:25am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
BBC3 8:00pm Don’t Tell the Bride 9:00pm Your Life in Their Hands Junior Doctors 2. 10:00pm Stacey Dooley in the USA 11:00pm Russell Howard’s Good News 11:30pm EastEnders Another visit to the residents of Albert Square, for a regular dose of drama, excitement and tears. 12:00am Family Guy A special three-story episode as Brian reads viewer mail and tries to answer profound questions. 12:22am Family Guy Animated comedy about the everyday trials and tribulations of family life. 12:45am American Dad! Animated adventures of a CIA agent and his family. 1:07am American Dad! Animated adventures of a CIA agent and his family. 1:30am Stacey Dooley in the USA 2:30am Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents Series in which teenagers take their first summer holiday abroad without their parents. 3:30am Russell Howard’s Good News 4:00am Unsafe Sex in the City
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SKY MOVIES ACTION 4:05am Gone in 60 Seconds 6:10am The Top Ten Show 2012 6:30am Skyfall on Set 7:00am The Chaperone 8:50am Flight of the Phoenix 10:50am Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 1:10pm Hanna 3:05pm Broken Arrow 4:55pm Déjà Vu 7:05pm The Eagle 9:00pm Hanna 11:00pm Broken Arrow 12:55am Crimson Tide 2:55am Machete
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6:00am The Hill 8:10am Young Billy Young 9:55am A Thunder of Drums 11:40am In Like Flint 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm The High Chaparral
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4:00pm Pork Chop Hill 5:50pm Escape from Fort Bravo 7:45pm Under Capricorn 10:00pm Tequila Sunrise 12:15am Murder at 1600 2:15am Tequila Sunrise 4:15am Murder at 1600
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Y THE time you read this you, Halloween will have passed and the sight of the Grim Reaper himself, wandering the calles of your pueblo, probably won’t scare or surprise you much. Probably just some stray partygoer yet to find his way home, right? Now that the candy has been handed out and kids the world over are suffering sugar withdrawal symptoms, all that remains is to reflect on how widespread this originally Celtic tradition of All Hallows’ Eve has become. The US may have embraced it and finessed it into the spectacle it is today, but it all started as a pagan ritual in Ireland, called Samhain, or a celebration of summer’s end. Is it so popular because we actually enjoy being a little spooked… in a nice controlled environment, of course! How else can you explain the popularity of the Haunted House and Ghost
Expat Strife Swedish-born Ulrica is a freelance journalist living in Mallorca with her family. Her debut novel $Expat Wives is available on Amazon and iBooks. To comment on any of the issues raised in Ulrica’s column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/ ulrica-marshall
ULRICA MARSHALL ulrica @euroweeklynews.com
Rides of the world? While we may not wish to dice with death, per se, the ultimate inevitability of it is both a curiosity and a preoccupation, be it
BEEN AND GONE: But still beware of the kids!
subconscious or not. Every culture reveres traditions of the dead and gory, just look at the Mardi Gras, the Buddhist Bon Festival in Japan and remember, remember the 5th of November - Bonfire Night which essentially celebrates a
day of scuppered terrorism culminating in the symbolic burning of the perpetrator. Ghouls, ghosts and the dead are big hits the world over. In Spain and Latin America, the 1st of November is All Saints Day, also called Dia de los Muertos, and is followed by All Souls Day on the 2nd - a time when the dead shall rise again, returning to their homes. To mark the occasion people clad entirely in black pay their respects in the cemetery, leaving offerings or flowers, then hot-foot it to the theatre to see a production of Don Juan, as has been the tradition for more than a century. Saints, it seems, are allimportant in our host country. Forget birthdays, here it is the Saints’ Day (most Spanish names tie in with that of a saint, which is allocated to a day) or ‘Dia de Santo’ that is celebrated with gusto.
If you’re invited to one, do bring a present or you will be left red-faced, as well as empty-handed. Normally the birthday and saint’s day are on two separate days, but parents truly devoted to the tradition grace their offsprings with the corresponding saint’s day name, so you may well come across old goodies like ‘Hilaria’ (August 12) or ‘Fermin’ (July 7) in your travels in Spain. Not knowingly connected to any saint of significance, I shall swerve Don Juan and making any sacrificial offerings at the cemetery. Instead, I plan to watch a hat trick of Omen, Friday the 13th and Final Destination to mark el Dia de los Muertos, accompanied, of course, by the large bowlful of goodies collected while scaring the households of Mallorca witless. And if my vampire costume doesn’t do the trick, I shall have to send in the heavies, in the shape of two kids and one dog with fangs and devil ears to collect the treats. Boo!
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5:35am The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show deals with family and relationship issues, and also takes a look at the everyday conflicts that affect our lives. 6:30am ITV Morning News 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather 3:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal
5:50am Deal or No Deal 6:45am Make Do and Mend Simon plays culinary cupid to two lovestruck teenagers in Barry Island. 7:10am The Hoobs Iver comes across the Man in the Moon rhyme. ‘How did he get there?’ he wonders. 7:35am The Hoobs 8:00am Freshly Squeezed 8:30am According to Jim 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier Frasier becomes pals with Roz's new boyfriend, who then cheats them both. 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Undercover Boss Australia 12:00pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 1:35pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:35pm Come Dine with Me 3:05pm Phil Spencer: Secret Agent
7:10am The Wotwots! 7:20am Fireman Sam 7:30am Jelly Jamm 7:45am Peppa Pig 7:50am Milkshake! Music Box 7:55am Little Princess 8:10am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 8:20am The Mr Men Show 8:35am Thomas and Friends 8:45am Make Way for Noddy 8:55am Milkshake Monkey 9:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:30am Roary the Racing Car 9:40am Milkshake! Show Songs 9:45am Bananas in Pyjamas 9:55am Mio Mao 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Shark 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Law and Order 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm CSI: Miami
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6:15pm Antiques Road Trip Antiques experts David Harper and James Lewis drive from Belfast to Kendal in their search for antiques. On the way, they stumble upon the most remote antiques dealers they can find. After making some good profits at their first auction, they're keen to trade up. James makes some risky big purchases, while David plays it cautious, spending little. Which strategy will pay off at auction? 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two All the latest news and gossip from behind the scenes of Strictly Come Dancing. 8:00pm Great British Food Revival Cookery series where chefs and foodies champion British produce. 9:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00pm Dara O’Briain’s Science Club 11:00pm Later Live... with Jools Holland 11:30pm Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories.
4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 5:00pm The Dales 5:30pm Cornwall 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather All the very latest local news and weather. 7:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 8:00pm Emmerdale Popular long-running soap opera, set in a Yorkshire village. 8:30pm UEFA Champions League All the latest coverage from the UEFA Champions League. 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather Round-up of the day’s news. 11:35pm UEFA Champions League All the latest coverage from the UEFA Champions League.
4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks There's trouble in town as a mischievous newcomer arrives in Hollyoaks. 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 10:00pm Heston's Fantastical Food 11:00pm Fresh Meat Things go from bad to worse when Josie makes a catastrophic error of judgement. 11:50pm Random Acts 11:55pm Homeland
4:15pm Concrete Canyons Drama. 6:00pm 5 News at 5 National and international news. 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away Casey enters the surf carnival, but loses consciousness while practicing and falls into the water. 7:30pm 5 News National and international news. 8:00pm Highland Emergency 8:30pm Highland Emergency 9:00pm Rolf’s Animal Clinic Documentary series presented by Rolf Harris. Vet Alex and nurse Shelley are preparing for a visit from one of their favourite patients - an obese bassett hound called Charlie, who has been on a strict weight loss programme for around four months. In the equine hospital, surgeon Neil is greeting his first patient of the day - a horse called Monte who is in for surgery on seriously infected sinuses. 10:00pm Body of Proof US mystery series. Bud comes under scrutiny when his interrogation of the prime suspect in the killing of a young nanny and the abduction of her five-year-old charge takes a wrong turn. 11:00pm CSI: NY
12:20am Space Dive 1:50am Storyville Series showcasing the best in international documentaries. 2:50am The Market - A Tale of Trade 4:50am Vikings 5:30am Compose Yourself
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12:00am CSI: NY New York-based spin-off of the crime drama series. 12:55am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1:50am Forensic Files Fascinating show which goes behind the scenes as experts attempt to solve grisly crimes. 2:15am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel. 4:55am The Great Artists 5:20am House Doctor 5:45am Michaela’s Wild Challenge
4:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm Stargate SG-1 6:00pm Raising Hope 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Last Resort 10:00pm Strike Back 11:00pm Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story 12:50am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 1:50am Road Wars 2:20am Road Wars 3:20am Road Wars 3:50am Road Wars 4:45am Road Wars 5:10am Brainiac: Science Abuse
SKY MOVIES COMEDY 5:40am A Nanny for Christmas 7:10am Black Sheep 8:40am Dunston Checks In 10:15am Super 8 35mm Special 10:45am You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger 12:30pm Swinging with the Finkels 2:00pm Your Highness 3:50pm Johnny English Reborn 5:40pm It’s Kind of a Funny Story 7:30pm Swinging with the Finkels 9:00pm Your Highness 10:45pm Johnny English Reborn
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RMISTICE DAY is marked at the stroke of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. It marks the moment when, in 1918, peace was declared in Europe. On the sixth hour of the sixth day of the sixth month 1944, the invasion of Europe commenced. The figure 666, regarded as the sign of the devil can be interpreted as one wishes. Not many care to be reminded that the invasion didn’t liberate, but crucified half of Europe. Many more died and suffered in appalling circumstances after the war’s end than during the war. Officially hostilities ended on May 8, 1945, but for half the people of Europe, the war continued for a further 45 years. For them it was the great betrayal. The Yalta and Potsdam Agreements, signed by the triumphant allies, surrendered 11 independent European nations to Josef Stalin’s murderous USSR. When the Last Post sounded, tens of millions of Europeans faced deportation, starvation, gratuitous brutality, denial of free expression and democracy, enslavement and casual mass murder on a scale unprecedented since the Mongol invasions.
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Mike Walsh vwww.michaelwalsh.es International Journalism Europe Broadcaster Commentator International Radio Awarded ‘Writer of the Year’ Mobile 0034 662 067 490 To comment on any of the issues raised in Mike’s column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/mikewalsh
Oh, how the human-filled cattle cars rolled from Europe to far beyond the steppe. History is the propaganda of the victors. When posterity allows we may see the European tragedy in a far different light from what it is today. As a young seaman who
BEHIND THE WIRE: Men, women and children starved to death. mixed freely with all nationalities it was a mystery to me how men, who couldn’t be told apart from my own compatriots, had been our foe. They were born in the wrong place and forced by circumstance into the wrong uniforms. There were gaps in their ranks. It was the courageous Canadian journalist James Bacque who, despite formidable barriers placed in his way, revealed that in post-war allied
death camps in the Rhine valleys 750,000 surrendered servicemen, women, children and old men, were deliberately starved to death in barbed wire enclosures. Millions more throughout Eastern and Western Europe suffered similar fates. The Independent on Sunday said of his exposé: ‘This is a great and grim masterpiece of investigative journalism, unmasking one of the most successful cover-ups in modern history.’
The Jersey Evening Post: ‘This is not a pleasant book (Other Losses) and its revelations are so awful that many find them hard to accept. The book tells the dreadful story of prisoners of war who had outlived the war but did not outlive the peace. As Peter Bowman, the author, surmised: “Battle doesn’t determine who is right, only who is left. We destroyed fascists, not fascism; men, not ideas. “Our triumphs did not serve as evidence that democracy is best for the world any more than Russian victories proved that communism is an ideal system for all mankind. “Only through our peacetime efforts to abolish war and bring a larger measure of freedom and security to all peoples can we reveal to others that we are any better than our defeated opponents.”
Michael Walsh - Professional Editing and Ghost-Writing Awarded ‘Writer of the Year’ Telephone 0034 662 067 490 Skype michael.walsh2088 www.michaelwalsh.es
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6:00am History Hunt 7:00am Zigby 7:10am Finley the Fire Engine 7:20am Little Robots 7:30am 64 Zoo Lane 7:45am Chuggington 7:50am Rastamouse 8:00am School of Silence 8:30am Pet Squad 8:40am Eliot Kid 8:55am Newsround 9:00am What's New Scooby-Doo? 9:25am Mister Maker Comes to Town 9:45am I Can Cook with You 10:00am ZingZillas 10:15am Baby Jake 10:25am Dipdap 10:30am Wibbly Pig 10:40am The Koala Brothers 10:50am Get Squiggling 11:05am Big Barn Farm 11:20am Charlie and Lola 11:30am 3rd and Bird 11:40am Waybuloo 12:00pm In the Night Garden 12:30pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm See Hear 2:30pm Coast 2:45pm Tennis
12:35am America Decides 2012 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 3:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal
5:30am Beach Volleyball 6:25am Deal or No Deal 7:20am BT and Channel 4 Present... 7:25am The Treacle People 7:35am The Hoobs 8:00am Freshly Squeezed 8:30am According to Jim 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Undercover Boss Australia 12:00pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 1:35pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:35pm Come Dine with Me 3:05pm Phil Spencer: Secret Agent
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6:15pm Antiques Road Trip Antiques experts travel across the UK searching for treasures that will make the most profit at auction. On day three of their classic car jaunt, antiques gurus Catherine Southon and Charle Ross wend their way along the South coast buying antiques only to get a shock at the auction in Lewes. 7:00pm Eggheads Dermot Murnaghan hosts the show where every day a new team of challengers take on probably the greatest quiz team in Britain. The team is made up of some of the country’s top quiz champions, including Barry Simmons, Millionaire winner Judith Keppel, Mastermind winner Chris Hughes, three-time World Quiz champion Kevin Ashman, Weakest Link winner CJ de Mooi and 15-1 winner Daphne Fowler. 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm The Dark: Nature’s Nighttime World 9:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00pm How Safe are Britain’s Roads? 11:00pm The Culture Show Topical magazine programme which features the best arts and culture stories of the last week. 11:30pm Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day’s important national and international news stories.
4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show Chat show that celebrates the very best of British. 5:00pm The Dales Observational documentary series looking at life in the Yorkshire Dales during the summer months. 5:30pm Cornwall 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather All the very latest local news and weather. 7:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 8:00pm Emmerdale Popular long-running soap opera, set in a Yorkshire village. 8:30pm Coronation Street More drama and turmoil from the residents of Coronation Street in the longest running TV Soap. 9:00pm All Star Mr and Mrs A classic gameshow that is a test of love and marriage. 10:00pm DCI Banks 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather Round-up of the day's news. 11:35pm Exposure
4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks Mitzeee finds out there’s still a hidden secret that could change her life for ever. Myra struggles financially, finding charity from the most unlikely source. Callum is surprised at Martha’s honesty. 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:55pm 4thought.tv 4thought.tv asks: ‘Who are the real heroes in war?’ 9:00pm The Great British Property Scandal: Every Empty Counts Almost a year after launching his campaign to get some of Britain’s 350,000 long term empty homes back into use for families in need, architect and Channel 4 presenter George Clarke reports on the remarkable progress that’s been made. George’s campaign was so successful that the government appointed him Independent Empty Homes Advisor. 10:00pm Grand Designs 11:00pm Secret State
12:40am Weather The latest weather information. 12:45am The Road to El Alamein Churchill's Desert Campaign. 2:15am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 5:00am The Charles Dickens Show 5:20am The Charles Dickens Show 5:40am The Charles Dickens Show
12:35am Take Me Out 1:40am Jackpot247 4:00am Columbo Another case for the crumpled detective brilliantly played by Peter Falk. 5:20am ITV Nightscreen
12:00am Random Acts Channel 4’s nightly short-form arts strand presents insatiable funloving dancing. 12:05am Geordies Overboard The independent Blyth All-Weather Lifeboat is the only private offshore lifeboat left in the UK. 1:10am Barclaycard Mercury Prize Awards Show 2:20am Spotlight 2:35am Conspirators of Pleasure 4:00am The Thief 5:30am Deal or No Deal
4:00pm Regional News All the latest local news. 4:05pm Trade Your Way to the USA 4:35pm Lockie Leonard Live action comedy series following the adventures of 13-year-old Australian surf rat Lockie. 5:00pm Prank Patrol Down Under 5:25pm Léon Animated comedy shorts. 5:30pm Junior MasterChef 5:45pm Shaun the Shechampionsheeps 6:00pm Newsround Topical news magazine for children. 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News All the latest local news. 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Police Elections - Time to Choose 9:00pm Pound Shop Wars 10:00pm Brazil with Michael Palin 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm National Lottery Midweek Draws 11:45pm Michael McIntyre Comedy Roadshow 12:15am The Ring 2:00am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:05am See Hear Magazine programme for the deaf community. 2:35am Exploring China: A Culinary Adventure 3:35am Andrew Marr’s History of the World 4:35am Cash Britain 5:05am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
BBC3 8:00pm Young Apprentice 9:00pm Gavin and Stacey Comedy series about the long-distance relationship of Essex boy Gavin and Welsh lass Stacey. 9:30pm Gavin and Stacey Comedy series about the long-distance relationship of Essex boy Gavin and Welsh lass Stacey. 10:00pm Unsafe Sex in the City 11:00pm Unzipped 11:45pm Family Guy Brian, afraid that he may have lost his last chance at love, searches for a former flame, Tracy. 12:07am Family Guy Animated comedy series about US family life. 12:30am American Dad! 12:52am American Dad! 1:15am Unsafe Sex in the City 2:15am Unzipped 3:00am Gavin and Stacey Comedy series about the long-distance relationship of Essex boy Gavin and Welsh lass Stacey. 3:30am Gavin and Stacey Comedy series about the long-distance relationship of Essex boy Gavin and Welsh lass Stacey. 4:00am Don’t Tell the Bride Goes Global
BBC4 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Timothy Spall Back at Sea 9:00pm Britain’s Best Drives Actor Richard Wilson takes a journey into the past, following routes raved about in motoring guides of 50 years ago. Richard drives a sporty, convertible Triumph TR3A around some of the Lake District’s most famous roads. He gets the lowdown on the area from author and resident Hunter Davies, takes on a notorious road, celebrates his birthday at one of Britain’s highest pubs and learns how climate change is affecting this delicate landscape. 9:30pm Tales From the Wild Wood 10:00pm Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 11:00pm Getting On Darkly comic series set in an NHS Trust hospital. Ward B4 is a world of slips, trips and hips, where health care is at its least glamorous. 11:30pm The Unseen Alistair Cooke 12:30am Human Planet The final episode of the nature series looks at the one environment that has been made by humans for humans the city. 1:30am Britain’s Best Drives 2:00am Tales From the Wild Wood 2:30am Getting On 3:00am Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Channel 5 7:00am Thomas and Friends 7:10am The Wotwots! 7:20am Fireman Sam 7:30am Jelly Jamm 7:45am Peppa Pig 7:50am Olive the Ostrich 7:55am Little Princess 8:10am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 8:20am The Mr Men Show 8:35am Thomas and Friends 8:45am Make Way for Noddy 8:55am Milkshake Monkey 9:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:20am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:30am Roary the Racing Car 9:45am Bananas in Pyjamas 9:55am Mio Mao 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Shark 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Law and Order 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm CSI: Miami
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12:55am The Mentalist 1:50am Forensic Files 2:15am Super Casino 4:55am HouseBusters 5:20am House Doctor 5:45am Michaela’s Wild Challenge
Satellite channels SKY1 5:10am Brainiac: Science Abuse 6:05am Don't Forget the Lyrics 7:00am Airline 7:30am Airlinemore 8:00am Modern Family 8:30am The Middle 9:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 9:30am Dog the Bounty Hunter 10:00am Glee 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00pm Stargate SG-1 2:00pm Stargate SG-1 3:00pm Dog the Bounty Hunter
5:45pm Cyrus 7:25pm The Stepford Wives 9:00pm No Strings Attached 11:00pm Bad Teacher 12:45am The Pool Boys 2:25am Swingers 4:05am The Stepford Wives 5:45am The Fighting Temptations
SKY MOVIES DRAMA 1:20pm A Little Bit of Heaven 3:15pm Love and Other Drugs 5:15pm Cupid, Inc 6:45pm The Terminal 9:00pm A Little Bit of Heaven 11:00pm Love and Other Drugs 1:00am The Bodyguard 3:15am Cherrybomb
4:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm Stargate SG-1 6:00pm Raising Hope 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm The Glee Project 10:00pm Last Resort 11:00pm Fringe 12:00am An Idiot Abroad 1:00am Trollied 1:30am Road Wars 2:00am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 2:55am NCIS: Los Angeles 3:50am Road Wars 4:45am Road Wars 5:10am Brainiac: Science Abuse
SKY MOVIES COMEDY 5:35am Dunston Checks In 7:05am Snow Dogs 8:50am The Fighting Temptations 10:55am Cyrus 12:30pm Snow Dogs 2:15pm No Strings Attached 4:05pm Bad Teacher
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TCM SMD 6:45pm The Terminal European visitor Viktor arrives in New York only to find that his papers are no longer valid.
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WORKING: Oddly enough, the least favourite bit of a woman’s perfect day.
What women want (and it’s not what you think!) W HAT would be your perfect day? Going shopping? Spending the day in the spa? Family time? Well it seems a woman’s perfect day combines a variety of things.
Researchers asked 900 women with an average age of 38 about their day to day lives and how they feel about it and analysed their answers to produce the perfect day and top priority after a
solid eight hours sleep would be a little romance with their partner, 106 minutes of it. The day was broken down further into spending 98 minutes on the computer and 82 minutes socialising followed by 78 minutes of relaxing, 68 minutes exercising, 56 minutes shopping and just 36 minutes working. The researchers, from the University of
Bremen (Germany) and the Georgia Institute of Technology (USA), said, “Greater well-being includes spending a little more time with friends, a lot more time with relatives, and a lot less time with the boss and co-workers.” They said variety was important and certain activities are more attractive because we do them so rarely.
LOVING: Oddly enough, the favourite bit of a woman’s perfect day
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Ban the fizzy drinks DRINKING fizzy drinks increases a woman’s chances of suffering a blood clot on the brain and a severe stroke. New research by Japanese scientists shows that daily consumption – including low calorie fizzy drinks raises the chances by around 80 per cent for women. However, there was only a slight increase in the risk for men. British consumers drink an estimated 14 billion litres of soft drinks every year, which has more than doubled since the 1980’s.
Cows milk to help HIV COWS milk could be used to produce antibodies to help defend against HIV. Although cows cannot contract the virus themselves, researchers have found that their immune systems develop antibodies to help fight it. A team from Melbourne University is working with an Australian biotech-nology company to try and develop it into a cream that women can use to protect themselves from contracting HIV from sexual partners.
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HORT bursts of exercise could be the best way to keep your brain alert, rather than mental activities such as crosswords. Research suggests that brain shrinkage leads to problems with memory and thinking and these are the key symptoms of dementia and physical exercise is the best protection against brain shrinking later in life. Author of the new study Alan Gow, from the University of Edinburgh, said exercise is critical for brain health and that there was no real benefit to participating in mentally and socially stimulating activities on brain size.
NEVER TOO OLD: Short bursts of exercise are best.
Can cosmetics’ chemicals cause early menopause in women ?
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ESEARCHERS are warning that a group of chemicals known as phthalates which are found in make-up and hairspray can cause women to hit the menopause early. Those exposed to high doses were found to have gone through the change almost two and a half years before other women, according to the study carried out at Washington University, Missouri (USA). There is already some concern over the potential health risks of phthalates, which are also found in plastics and food packaging
PHTHALATES: These can be found in make-up and hairspray. However, Professor Richard Sharpe, from the University of Edinburgh (UK) said,
having previously been linked to increased risks of cancer, diabetes and obesity.
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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Letting life get too tame will eventually irritate you no end. Your social life needs a boost which, in turn, helps romance blossom. It is easy to be a bit lazy when
The chance to help in a charitable manner or as part of a committee sees you at your best. Responsibility is something that you relish. This month it is possible for you to shine and show your very best.
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things are going smoothly but we all need constant stretching. With an active mind such as yours, the important thing is to keep making progress. This may be in a physical way or in some kind of business.
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) A chance remark alluding to your past brings a flashback. This helps you to see a current situation more clearly. We all make mistakes and follow the same old patterns, but this time you are being forewarned. It is in your experience and power to make a different choice of action this time.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Someone will most certainly come to the rescue when your situation changes. Well, they will, won'ʼt they? Have Plan B ready just in case. In continuing to think in the short term you do yourself no favours. Think now of a ʻ10year planʼ and be determined to reach your goal. Bit by bit and day by day you will progress. You donʼt have to rush ahead and get stressed. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) An exciting project is bubbling
Born November 2, 1938, she is the current queen consort and wife of King Juan Carlos I of Spain. She met King Juan Carlos on a cruise of the Greek Islands in 1954. She is a great-great-granddaughter (paternally) and a great-great-great-granddaughter (maternally) of Queen Victoria.
away in your mind but may need financial backing. Take advice from a professional or someone with successful experience in these matters. Remember that any idea has to grow, so consider what you need to see happen in five yearsʼ time. There is little time for romance and you may decide to put that on hold because of complications. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) During your social encounters this week you meet someone who offers to help. That is great, but do ask yourself if you would be prepared to give anything in return. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Some exciting suggestions make you think twice about a current business matter. However, it may not be necessary to change anything but to consider the new suggestion as a sort of ʻadd onʼ to a current project.
SU DOKU HOW TO PLAY Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The moment that you have been waiting for has arrived. A colleague has made a decision that is long overdue. Perhaps you are a little shocked and speechless because there has been such a time lag, but this will pass.
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LEO (July 24 - August 23) You work hard for your money. Make it worthwhile by trying to hold on to as much of it as possible. Someone who is charming and plausible may try to get you involved in a fast-track money making scheme.
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. Solution on website.
Just joking • A man walks into a doctor’s office and says “Doctor, Doctor I swallowed a bone.” “Are you choking?” the doctor replied. “No, I really did!” • What do Scotsmen eat? Tart’n’pie! • What is heavier, a full moon or a half moon? The half moon because the full moon is lighter! Have you got a funny joke? jokes@euroweeklynews.com Include full name and town you live in.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) By showing confidence in your own way of doing things, you inspire others. This is chiefly because you are at last finding a balance between work and home life. In the past you may have felt stressed and equated that with working - not so now. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Because you are intent on pleasing others, you may be cramping your own style. This is something that you have in abundance and it should be used. You may be feeling that a business idea does not stand a chance and, in any case, you donʼt want to risk any money. .
By what, more common, names are the following chemical compounds better known? 1. Calcium oxide 2. Hydrated calcium sulphate 3. Hydrated magnesium sulphate 4. Magnesium hydroxide 5. Nitrous oxide 6. Potassium hydrogen tartrate 7. Sodium carbonate 8. Sodium chloride 9. Sodium hydrogen carbonate 10. Sodium hypochlorite
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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) The rather more serious side of your nature needs to take over this week. Someone in a higher position is keeping an eye on you. This may be because they are considering you for promotion, so be on your best behaviour. It is important at the moment to stick to any rules and regulations or your reputation (and pocket) could be hit.
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technical problems facing the beginner which Peter Maddocks tackles, but he also considers the inspirational side of cartoons - what comes first, the idea or the artwork; once you’ve had a bright idea, how do you transfer it on to paper? And he supplies captions and examples of cartoons to help you
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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) A juicy bit of gossip comes your way this week and it is hard to keep it quiet. You must do so, however, because there is a lot riding on it. When people trust you, they are saying much about the relationship. In this particular case, the person may well be able to progress you socially at some time in the future.
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draw that very first masterpiece. Peter Maddocks was a full time professional cartoonist, both in National newspapers, films and TV animation. Now residing in southern Spain, he is turning his hand to writing short stories for both children and adults and painting in this wonderful light! Ebook available on Amazon.com or access the author’s website: http://PublishedByMe.blogspot.com
TARGET: Average: 7 Good: 9
Very good: 14 Excellent: 17
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Move from the start word (CALF) to the end word (LOVE) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
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ALEX the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple and of course, King Julien, Maurice and the Penguins are all along for the comedy adventure. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a travelling circus, which they reinvent - Madagascar style. Animation 1h33m Directed by: Eric Darnell Starring: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith.
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How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case T) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
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Crosswords CRYPTIC Across 1 Drug getting one worried after work (6) 5 Game bird thatʼs a bit like beef? (6) 8 Stick to relationship (4) 9 Couple allowed to join band (8) 10 Demote soldiers in front of emissary (8) 11 Amazed when African leader gets married (4) 12 Shout angrily and the rebate is different (6) 14 Sort of tea found in weather balloons (6) 16 Something in list gone over by site manager (4) 18 On the edge? Potentially alarming anyway (8) 20 Gas? I mean to change antacid (8) 21 Worldʼs most populous country is deprived of a double feature in some cases (4) 22 Bird of preyʼs offal concealed within (6) 23 Sorted out an English county (6) Down 2 Itʼs a pity that the one who is sponsored can get rope so tangled (7) 3 Muddle should end in new deal (5) 4 Note, many ladies support church cuddle (7) 5 Damaged German pear is one of a bunch (5) 6 Alfresco? Rope in a replacement (4-3)
ENGLISH - SPANISH The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English. Across 1 Sellos (Correos) (6) 4 Glass (for drinking) (4) 8 Proyectos (intenciones) (5) 9 Rhythm (5) 10 Dos (3) 11 Smooth (running of engine, motion) (5) 12 Comidas (5) 15 Labio (3) 16 Pala (para cavar) (5) 18 Spy (5) 19 Clavo (de carpintero) (4) 20 Tablecloth (6)
Co d e B r e a ke r 7 Leather wavered, I hear (5) 13 Neanderthal man academic uncovers calendar (7) 14 American university found a revised version in a solid condition (7) 15 An Oriental caviar cocktail is just plain greed (7) 17 Crown discovered in Nova Scotia rabbit hole (5) 18 Builderʼs mother and child (5) 19 Subject in dog (5)
QUICK Across 1 Tap gently (3) 3 Brazilian dance (5,4) 8 Attacks (5) 9 Heading (7) 10 Anger (3) 11 In front (5) 12 Crash into (7) 13 Scarce (6) 15 Doorkeepers (6) 19 Vow (7) 21 Let in (5) 23 Spoil (3) 24 Oblivious (7) 25 Snares (5) 26 Early model (9) 27 Pen for swine (3)
Down 1 Toads (5) 2 Spider (5) 3 Cakes (8) 5 Hormiga (3) 6 Gold (metal) (3) 7 Trumpet (8) 13 Manzana (5) 14 Forma (figura) (5) 16 Hijo (3) 17 There (near you) (3)
Down 1 Possibly (7) 2 Two times (5) 3 Also (7) 4 Choose (6) 5 Make use of (5) 6 Opening (7) 7 Quarrel (5) 14 Alligator pear (7) 16 Surprise (7) 17 Gratify (7) 18 Cure (6) 19 Chubby (5) 20 Adult insect (5) 22 Complains (5)
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC - Across: 7 Facade, 8 Turkey, 9 Maze, 10 Torments, 11 Fencing, 13 Borer, 15 Watch, 17 Gazebos, 20 Vicarage, 21 Spit, 22 Annexe, 23 Ironed. Down: 1 Damage, 2 Gate, 3 Neptune, 4 Stork, 5 Gruesome, 6 Beetle, 12 Cyclamen, 14 Javelin, 16 Aliens, 18 Oliver, 19 Caged, 21 Sloe.
QUICK - Across: 1 Satsuma, 4 Shift, 7 Scalp, 9 Soldier, 10 Express, 11 Seize, 12 Detest, 14 Gallop, 18 First, 20 Inflate, 22 Croatia, 23 Leave, 24 Solve, 25 Devoted. Down: 1 Suspend, 2 Tramp, 3 Assist, 4 Sulks, 5 Initial, 6 Terse, 8 Press, 13 Turmoil, 15 Awful, 16 Pretend, 17 Lizard, 18 Focus, 19 Title, 21 Apart.
ENGLISH - SPANISH Across: 1 Cups, 3 Thing, 6 Abril, 8 Tigre, 10 Add, 11 Cloud, 12 Otter, 13 Dog, 14 Shine, 15 Stain, 16 Goose, 17 Beso.
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Hexagram The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (PARTED) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
Down: 1 Charcos, 2 Periodico, 4 Hot dogs, 5 Nightmare, 7 Ladders, 9 Erroneo.
1.Unscramble the name of a current British politician: I BAN MIDDLE 2. Unscramble the name of a European country and its capital city: SUBMERSIBLE SLUG
Play on Words STRAIN A E B
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Quote Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings, so that you shall gain easily what others have laboured hard for.
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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 3 represents C and 7 represents B, so fill in C every time the figure 3 appears and B every time the figure 7 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.
ADHERE BAGGED BELTED DWELLS ELDERS HANDLE HEALTH HELPED LABOUR LEERED METRES NEEDED PADDED PARTED (10) READER SHEETS SPEEDY STATES TWEEDS
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1 Stripe, 2 Meagre, 3 Desire, 4 Spears, 5 Tramps, 6 Meddle, 7 Reaped, 8 Rooted, 9 Dreams, 10 Proves, 11 Assure, 12 Thresh, 13 Favour, 14 Behave, 15 Hearts, 16 Chairs, 17 Treats, 18 Finger, 19 Kitten
FUNAGRAM SOLUTION 1. ED MILIBAND 2. BELGIUM, BRUSSELS
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and as a member of the international ERA (Electronic Realty Association) network. NICLA still has strong connections with Dutch agents and makes use of all new products and services within the real estate business. NICLA’s website is available in four languages to reach the widest possible market and, when requested, they can send brochures in any of these languages. The website not only contains detailed descriptions with professionally taken photos of the properties, but also relevant information about selling or buying a property in Spain. NICLA is also present in all New Media, from Facebook and Twitter to YouTube, Google+ and Pinterest. Whether you are interested in selling, renting out your property or buying a new one, make sure you give them a call. NICLA uses nonexclusive selling contracts including the Decreto 218. You can always expect high quality service, qualified support throughout and honest feedback. NICLA will always go the extra mile to ensure that the best results are achieved. You can rely on NICLA’s experience in international real estate! For more information, visit their website on www.niclacasas.com, give them a ring on 950 133 508 or pop in for a consultation at their offices in La Cabuzana. NICLA Property Consultancy, S.L. C/Río Almanzora 18 04620 Vera, Almería Tel: 950 133 508 or 628 525 538 www.nicla-casas.com info@nicla-casas.com Facebook: niclacasas Twitter: @NICLA_Casas
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FAMILY RECIPES: A treat for all five senses.
NARESH VADHER: A self-confessed food addict.
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Indian cuisine to delight the palate BORN in Uganda, but of Indian heritage, Naresh Vadher is a self-confessed food addict. It is little wonder then that his Indian restaurant, Mountains of the Moon, on Paseo del Mediterraneo on Mojacar Playa has continued to retain its number one status on Tripadvisor as the top Indian restaurant in Almeria Province. Mountains of the Moon serves high quality, authentic Indian cuisine from the family’s region of Gujarat, Western India, and is also recommended by locals as the place to eat, with others travelling from further afield to sample its delights. This is no ordinary Taj Mahal or Bombay Spice Indian
restaurant, and the cuisine on offer is also rather different, with dishes like Goan Chicken, engulfed in coconut and yoghurt sauce, or Malbari curry, one of Chef’s own recipes. Influenced by his mother Nirmala, and inspired by the success of Atul Kochhar, the first Michelin-starred Indian chef, Mountains of the Moon’s Hindu proprietor/chef Naresh aims to provide his customers with a whole gastronomic experience which reaches all five senses. “Using high quality ingredients with personal care and preparation is key to producing great food and we strive to replicate some of our authentic family recipes to a
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surprises. Says Naresh: “It’s extremely important to me that my customers not only go away happy, but also are eager to tell their friends about the wonderful dining experience we offer and, of course, recommend us. In order to achieve this we try harder than most to satisfy the customer’s culinary experience in all areas of dining.”
very high standard, time and time again,” says Naresh. He continues: “There are two dishes actually named after my mother - King Prawn Nirmala and Chicken Nirmala - as a dedication to her wonderful cooking, and these are firm favourites amongst our regular
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customers.” Now Mountains of the Moon is busy planning a new and more adventurous gastronomic experience, offering the same great value for which the restaurant has become renowned, but offering a number of new and varied
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WASTEFUL: Incredible amounts thrown away.
What a waste THE average person in Spain throws away 179 kilos of food a year. 179 kilos per head is also the average for the European Union as a whole but the recent study in Spain shows that most of the food thrown away is still edible. The EU intends to look into clarifying food labels making ‘use by’ and ‘sell by’ dates more realistic and easy to understand, in a bid to cut the amount of food wasted. The figures come at a time where 1.3 million people in the country have to turn to food banks and soup kitchens because they can't afford food.
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interesting leaves, a pomegranate tree with its elegant waxy flowers and colourful fruit or a large spreading fig tree are possibilities. • Do you want a tree that is likely to be long living? If so avoid palms as most varieties have now been attacked by the dreaded palm weevil in various parts of Spain and some species of yellow-flowered acacias only last for about a dozen years. • Do you want to preserve something of Spain’s disappearing heritage? If so a several hundreds-year-old or even, if you have the cash, a thousand-yearold olive tree could fit the bill. A cork oak with part of its cork bark cut off to expose the bright orange inner trunk can also look attractive. For those that want a clean garden recognise that both these trees have leaf and fruit falls although essentially evergreen. • Do you want a tree
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MORE than 85 people recently discovered the Gypsum Karst, a unique geological natural park in Sorbas. On a 4.7kilometre hiking route organised by Almeria’s regional government, adults and children walked through this dramatically eroded lunar landscape, which features a network of more than 1,000 subterranean caves. Visitors had the chance to see Los Yesares, Europe’s largest gypsum quarry, as well as the Rio Aguas springs, a small oasis in the middle of a semi-arid desert.
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LEARNING CURVE: Nick Snelling has no regrets about educating his children in Spain.
How effective is Spanish state education system? ONE of the biggest concerns for any parent thinking of moving to Spain centres upon the standard of education their children will receive if they have to move into the Spanish state education system. The quality of this system is of critical importance to any parent unable or unwilling to afford an ‘international school’ and will often define whether a permanent move to Spain is possible or not.
So, what is Spanish state education like? Well, as the parent of two children (one of whom is now completing his degree at a Spanish university and the other about to start her final year of Bachillerato), I would say that on the whole the education system works well. However, I think there are two areas that let the system down, one of which is pertinent to foreign children and the other more general (and perhaps more serious).
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Web master www.culturespain.com and author of 5 books including: ‘How to Buy Spanish Property and Move to Spain – Safely’ and ‘The Laptop Entrepreneur’ To comment on any of the issues raised in Nick Snelling’s column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/ nicksnelling
With regard to foreign children, one factor that can make life difficult is the requirement to learn (in certain regions) the local Spanish dialect as well as the Spanish language itself. So, if you move to Catalonia or Valencia or Galicia or the Basque Country then your child will have to learn Catalan, Galician or Basque (as well as an obligatory international language). Indeed, at primary level your child may find that all the teaching is actually done in the regional
dialect rather than in Spanish. Obviously, it is challenging for any British child to learn Spanish quickly so as to participate in their academic studies, but to learn two ‘core’ languages simultaneously is much harder. So, there are arguments to suggest that if you are thinking of moving to Spain with school-age children then you should choose an area that lacks a local language. In these areas, the obligatory second language will be only an international one (English, French, German, etc). Certainly, local Spanish languages have absolutely no international value and yet, as obligatory subjects, can cause considerable additional stress to your child, for potentially little or no future gain.
The second ‘problem’ with Spanish education is that it revolves around a great deal of rote learning and this is as true for primary and secondary schooling as it is for university degrees. As a consequence, many Spanish students have phenomenal memories! Of course, the trouble is that learning by rote is not very creative. By comparison, in the UK students are generally taught how to apply knowledge rather than learn (and be able to repeat) huge amounts of academic material. Certainly, the Socratic concept of education in Spain remains alien and the tutorial system of UK universities is all but unknown. Does this matter? Well, in the greater scheme of things it probably matters less than it did.
There are some grounds for thinking that the pure rote learning system may be changing. Meanwhile, the ability of university students to go abroad on Erasmus courses means that they receive, at least for a year, a different system of education before they start work. Do I have regrets about the schooling that my children have had in Spain? No, I think the advantages of growing up in another country and total fluency in a major world language more than compensate for any negatives within the Spanish education system!
Nick Snelling is the author of five books including ‘How to Buy Spanish property and Move to Spain – Safely!’ and runs the information site Culture Spain.
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T MIGHT be difficult to imagine, but many years ago, Spain had no transport infrastructure. Getting anywhere was difficult, and even more so by road. Iberian words for highways, motorways, or autovias not only did not appear to exist, but also were unimaginable. The few caminos had no signs, were paper-thin with asphalt, full of potholes, and totally unprotected by fences or borders on the sides. Frequently there lurked a long fall without a bounce. The narrow ribbons of asphalt that snaked across the countryside were built in the most natural fashion, following the topographical contours and meanderings of the local donkeys and goatherds. When approaching a fashionable city built by Romans in antiquity, the road straightened. But even so, because of the constant curves and adverse gradients, any long trip always consumed daylight and additionally resulted in travelling into the blackest of nights, and darkness belonged to the lorry drivers. But it was always safe. Spain, as the second most mountainous European country, had an army of lorry drivers plying their way across the routes to get the seaside fish to the mountains and the wood to the developing beaches.
MOTORING ALONG: Camioneros - lorry drivers - were the knights of the road.
Ric Polansky Looks back to when he first moved to Mojacar in 1969 and became one of the pioneer developers. He reads extensively and travelled in South America panning gold and looking for El Dorado.
Not only was this motorised caravan of lorries courteous, helping other drivers to pass when possible, but should anyone suffer a breakdown, they immediately stopped to offer help, and remained until the problem was sorted. This, of course, meant that anyone could risk travelling. Arrival was always a certainty. Camioneros - lorry drivers - were the knights of the road, and especially when visibility was hindered by
darkness. They became legendary for their goodwill and quiet, prompt, and responsible demeanour. Everyone forced to travel in those days had at least one significant and adventurous tale to relate. And at a quick pit stop for a restroom or coffee, there was always the opportunity to walk from table to table and voice thanks to those few knights that might be in attendance. Friends stood in
TOLL ROADS: Part of modern-day Spain, very different to just a few decades ago.
line waiting to buy ‘truckers’ a coffee or a pie, or to merely spend minutes heaping massive praise on their stalwart reputations. Somehow journeys became sanctified and even more secure for those able to buy one of them a small cigar, brandy, or coffee. It was interesting to listen in when women sat around talking at weekend family gatherings. “My son is a brain surgeon,” cackled Maria. “He saves lives daily.” Others would um and ah in unison, and then Carmen would would triumphantly announce for all to hear: “My son, Paco, is going to be a priest.” More ums and a dismal grunt of forced approval. But the smartest, oldest, and wisest of the group would ask: “Isabel, what has become of your oldest boy, Jose?” “Oh, I thought you knew,” the reply would come. “He is a camionero and drives produce to Madrid.” Everyone stopped what they were doing and applauded! Spain has not known such chivalry since. This has become an ongoing
disappointment over the years and we have all grown into modern prosperity. But there was once a time when turtle-fast overloaded lorries, billowing clouds of thick smoke blinding anyone near were a gladdening and pleasant sight; and a welcome companion on those outward and sometimes lonely journeys. During that epoch of Spanish history, the
mercantile world could not have existed without them. If you were ever at a fiesta or the smallest of gatherings, sooner or later a story would come up about how someone was rescued or their car repaired entirely by the goodness of one of the night’s knights, the camioneros. They were both the saints of the highway and the suppliers of Spain’s goods.
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Think outside the box SEARCHING for something to do in Albox? Look no further than our guide of what’s on for the area. Thursday sees the All Saint’s Day festival, one of the most important in Spain. Traditionally, a large paella is cooked outside for all attendees. For more information, contact the Albox town hall on 950 120 908, Calle Rosario 27, Albox. ****** The Sunburnt Arms host bingo nights every Tuesday and quiz nights every Thursday from 8pm. Also at the Travellers Inn from 9pm, the weekly quiz attracts large crowds. ***** If you’re looking to get into shape, the weekly Weightwatchers meetings take place at 10.15am at La Parilla Restaurant; to join call 650 600 709. ***** For demonstrations of card-making, Serendipity Crafts next to the Post Shop holds workshops every Tuesday and Friday. ***** Every Saturday morning at Cafe Bar International, there is a car-boot sale from 9am until 1pm, situated on the Baza Road just outside Albox, heading towards Huercal Overa. ***** The Albox Rugby Club meet at the Sports Pavilion every Sunday for training. All new players are welcome, and no previous rugby training is necessary. ***** A little further afield, only 17km away from Albox, an exhibition of the latest painted works by Madrid-born artist Miguel Ángel Mayo will be on display at Fundación Museo Casa Ibáñez until January 13. ***** An Evangelical service is held every Sunday evening at 7pm at El Despertar de la Gracia Evangelical Church in Cuevas del Almanzora.
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Vacancies waiting to be filled at AGM secretary and treasurer, and a maximum of 12 committee members whose roles are agreed at the first meeting following the AGM. All appointments are elected annually at the AGM. “Members will be aware how important an effective committee is to the efficient running of the branch. “Whilst we have been very fortunate in getting volunteers to serve on the committee over the
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POPPIES: The Royal British Legion will hold a Dinner Dance in December for funds.
ALBOX Royal British Legion holds its annual general meeting (AGM) on November 15. Scheduled for 11am at La Parrilla Hotel and Restaurant, Albox, specific roles that need filling include assistant treasurer, Press officer and vice chairman. An AGM pack containing a nomination form is available from either www.britishlegion. org.uk/branches/albox or the Secretary, Filip Ostrowski on ossiesinspain@yahoo.co.uk or alternatively call 950 066 037. The branch has four officers; chairman, vice chairman,
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years, some important vacancies now exist and we really need people to come forward to help out,” said chairman Chris Pearce. “The roles need not be onerous, and can, in fact be quite rewarding. “Please contact me at hello@chrispearce.co.uk or phone 630 562 618 if you are interested in any of the roles and I can give you more information.” Events in December include the Poppy Dinner
Dance at La Parrilla – on December 1 and a Christmas Bazaar at La Parrilla on December 6.
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Understanding pack hierarchy in pet dogs I
HAD a call from a gentleman he had put his Dobermann to sleep due to illness. The dog was 12 years old. He was devastated, but he has another four dogs. A few nights later when he was in bed he heard terrible fighting going on. His cocker spaniel had nearly bitten off one of the other dog’s noses and all of them were injured. Reluctantly he took the spaniel to the vet and put him to sleep. The man was in a terrible state and asked if he had done the right thing. I had to say no. The pack hierarchy had now changed and sometimes this causes fights. If dogs start fighting each other it has to be established which one is the new leader. The new top dog is to be loved 10 times more and fed first. We must keep using his name and touching and cuddling him as the favourite. We are showing him he is top dog. However, I would stress this does not work with fighting female dogs. There
STRUGGLE: When dogs start fighting each other it is to establish which one is top dog.
is no known way to stop them. It is best to re-home one of them. When a dog places his paws and chest on the hindquarters of another dog as if he was mounting him, this is normal and common canine behaviour. In most cases, it is NOT sexual conduct unless the dog is thrusting. In young puppies, it is a play behaviour; in older
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dogs, it is a method of communication. Quite often owners who have brought a new dog into the family get upset when they see it mounting or biting the rear legs of the resident dog. Its best not to correct this behaviour; its normal. Sometimes it occurs when the status of
the younger dog changes and he becomes top dog. In order to understand this behaviour it is worth thinking how children, as they grow into adults, have to take care of and make decisions for their parents. The human pack changes, too! My daughter always bosses me around! Don’t miss David on Talk Radio Europe: Costa del Sol East 88.9fm, Costa del Sol West 91.9fm, Jávea, Benidorm, Alicante 88.2fm Elche, Torrevieja, Orihuela 105.1fm Denia 95.3fm Costa Calida, La Manga, Murcia, Mazarrón 92.7fm Mallorca 103.9fm or www.talkradioeurope.com/ iPhone app Tunein Radio.
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are any problems or the bulb goes we can sort it out, even after the warranty period,” explains Russell. The family-run business will try and source particular products requested by customers and are currently looking at getting the Tefal Actifry. They are pleased to announce their new delivery service has been launched and items ordered via their website www.wowtvproducts.com can be delivered anywhere in Spain thanks to the new contract they have with SEUR couriers. But to view the full range of products visit the shop in Calle Los Arcos 25, Ciudad Quesada. Expansion plans are currently under way and in the coming weeks the shop will be doubling in size, offering more products ‘as seen on TV’. New shops in Mojacar and on the Costa del Sol will also be opening in the future. For more information, please call 634 360 878.
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Infiniti to launch Sebastian Vettel’s tailor-made road car THE most powerful and expensive Infiniti ever made is the realisation of double F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel’s wishes. The Infiniti FX Vettel Edition features more focus and ability than standard. It is endowed with a bespoke aerodynamic, aesthetic and technical nature that draws on Formula One practices. The first cars will be delivered in March 2013. In the journey from concept to production – the company said - Red Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel was instrumental in the model’s development and, as part of the test driving team, in providing the crucial feedback needed by the engineers to bring his sporting vision to life.
INSPIRED: The first car is promised for the hands of the double World Champion. The German driver continues to be central to the FX Vettel project by
participating in the VIP hospitality for the 150 people around the world who will join
him in this exclusive motoring club. Each Infiniti FX Vettel
Edition is powered by a naturally-aspirated 420PS 5.0litre V8 engine which offers balanced performance throughout the speed range of up to 250 km/h (limited) and an acceleration time from zero to 100 km/h of 5.6 seconds. Lighter and more aerodynamic, with more downforce at high speeds, the FX Vettel Edition uses the same standard of carbon-fibre as the Infiniti-partnered Red Bull Racing Formula One cars, and an Alcantara-trimmed cabin to Sebastian Vettel’s design. The Infiniti FX Vettel is available only in Moonlight White, and is priced from €120,000 (depending on country), with the carbon rear spoiler available at an extra cost.
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BTCC thrilling finale with a new Scottish champion GORDON SHEDDEN left the Kent venue as the newly crowned 2012
British Touring Car Champion. Shedden, from Fife, became the
first Scottish driver to lift the UK prize since his own hero, John Cleland, in 1995. Matt Neal and firsttime winners Aron Smith and Frank Wrathall shared the victories in the final three races of the Dunlop MSA BTCC season on a wet Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit. Furthermore, drivers and teams using Honda’s Civic model have achieved a clean sweep of all five BTCC titles.
In addition to Shedden, Andrew Jordan collected the Independent Drivers Trophy, Honda / Dynamics the Manufacturers / Constructors Championship and the Honda Yuasa Racing Team and Pirtek Racing the outright HiQ and Independent teams’ trophies respectively. For Shedden, being crowned BTCC
FIRST SCOTTISH WINNER: Since 1995.
Champion is a boyhood dream come true. The 33-year-old from Dalgety Bay commented: “All I ever wanted as a kid was to race touring cars – it was never about F1 – and it was John Cleland who was my hero when I used to go and catch a glimpse of the BTCC at my home track of Knockhill in Fife.”
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THE Cadillac ATS is an all-new sports sedan designed and engineered to challenge the elite in Europe’s premium mid-size segment. On sale in Europe in October, it gives Cadillac access to the world’s biggest-selling premium vehicle segment. Leveraging the benefits of a completely new lightweight, reardrive vehicle architecture, the ATS range combines driving dynamics with distinctive design and the latest technologies, including two industry firsts. Four model variants are offered: Elegance, Luxury, Performance and Premium. In true Cadillac tradition, each is generously equipped, including standard features that usually appear on the options lists of competitors. High-performance Brembo front brakes, premium ZF variableeffort, electric power steering and StabiliTrak electronic stability control are all fitted as standard across the range. A mechanical limitedslip rear differential also comes as standard with manual transmission. Magnetic Ride Control, the world’s fastestacting active suspension system, is included with Premium specification and is also part of an optional Sport Suspension pack. The new vehicle architecture at the heart of the ATS is focused on saving weight without compromising structural strength or running refinement. Combined with a lightweight powertrain, it gives the ATS a curb weight as low as 1,540 kilos, which is among the very lightest in its class. With 276 hp/203 kW on tap, the all-new aluminum 2.0-litre turbo engine packs more power per litre than any powerplant in the ATS’s class. This four cylinder motor propels the ATS from zero to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and delivers combined cycle fuel economy of 8.2 l/100 km (6.0 sec and
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DISTINCTION: “The ATS has all the credentials to challenge the established order in its class,” Cadillac Europe’s MD said.
All-new Cadillac ATS goes head-to-head with the best of Europe
ERGONOMIC: This sedan features a luxurious driver-focused interior. 8.6 l/100 km respectively with manual transmission). Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a choice of six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Inside, the ATS cabin features an ergonomic, driver-focused layout
and the use of quality materials. Soft, tactile surfaces and cut-andsewn wrapping, including Frenchstitched seams for the seats, instrument panel, doors and console, give the cabin a quality feel “The ATS ticks all the right boxes for European
customers,” Wolfgang Schubert, Cadillac Europe Managing Director, said. “It is stylish, quick, nimble and great fun to drive. We are very excited to be expanding our model line-up with the addition of this superb vehicle.”
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Local sports FOOTBALL ‘Jupada’ will be hosting the 1st Football League 7 ‘Villa de HuércalOvera’ on November 3. Matches take place at ‘E Hornillo’ football ground every Saturday from 4-8pm. Visit www.jupada.es.
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Swinging into action The fortnightly Stapleford competition saw the Boxers Golf Society travel to Lorca, where Roy Bishop triumphed as winner of division
one and also as winner of the day, racking up a score of 38 points. The second division was won by Peter Stooks with 33 points and Pam
Patridge took the third place with 26 points. Boxers Golf Society meet every Saturday at 10am at the Why Not bar in Albox.
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€2,000 raised THE Golf Tournament at Valle del Este last Saturday was a lively and well attended event. Gigi of Paws managed to raise a whopping €2,000 from local businesses supporting the charity by sponsoring individual holes and Valle del Este made a donation from each of the entrant’s tournament fee. An extra €150 was raised with the raffle at the end of the tournament where players enjoyed a cool beer and delicious paella. BWI Bryan White Insurance was the main sponsor of the tournament. The entrants of the tournament were many of the people who play within the various local golf societies and local residents, who all enjoy a round of golf. Glennis Graham, a member of the Paws fundraisers, approached Bryan, asking if he was able to help with sponsoring this year’s tournament due to his past support of events over the years.
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1 - 7 November 2012 Costa de Almería
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WORLD CHAMPION: Spain’s Jorge Lorenzo takes the 2012 MotoGP title.
All square on Merseyside as Lorenzo and Vettel win again FOOTBALL - Three English teams suffered Champions League defeats last week, although at least Arsenal and Manchester City bounced back to record hard-fought wins in the Premier League. Also, three PL sides were involved in Europa League action: Liverpool defeated mega-rich Russian club FC Anzhi 10, Newcastle overcame Bruges by the same score and Spurs drew 1-1 with NK Maribor. At the weekend, the 219th Merseyside derby ended level at 2-2... PL leaders Chelsea (reduced to nine men by referee Mark Clattenburg)
SPORTS SCENE
By Tony Matthews
A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains.
followed Champions League disappointment with a 3-2 home defeat to Manchester United... Manchester City scraped home 1-0 versus Swansea (in the PL’s longest-ever game, 115 minutes in total)... Arsenal pipped 10-man QPR, also 1-0... Newcastle scored late to beat WBA, Spurs won at Southampton and Wigan upset West Ham, all by 21... Reading and Fulham shared six goals... Stoke and Sunderland failed to score... three Bennetts (one of whom was sentoff) played in the Aston
DID YOU KNOW? Footballers’ current whereabouts: David Bentley (FC Rostov, Russia), Chris Boyd (Portland Timbers), Michael Bridges and Emile Heskey (Newcastle Jets, Australia), Rob Earnshaw (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Francis Jeffers (Floriana, Malta), Kenny Miller and Barry Robson (Vancouver Whitecaps) and JLloyd Samuel (Esteghlal, Iran). Villa-Norwich 1-1 draw... Championship high-fliers Cardiff crushed Burnley 40... Tranmere, 1-1 with Preston North End, and Gillingham, 1-0 winners at Wimbledon, remain top of Leagues One and Two respectively... And Kilmarnock’s 2-0 victory at Celtic was their first at Parkhead in 57 years.
Soccer Extra • With 32 first round FA Cup-ties this weekend, you can expect a few upsets for sure and 76,000 fans will watch Manchester United play Arsenal in the PL. • Two more managers have lost their jobs Neale Cooper at Hartlepool and Paul Jewell at Ipswich. Meanwhile, Dougie Freedman is officially Bolton’s new boss, Sean Dyche could move in at Burnley and Blackburn are chasing Harry Redknapp, along with a few other managerless clubs! • Don’t be surprised if Chelsea lose ‘out of contract’ stars Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard in January. • When fighting broke out during the Uruguayan game between Libertad and Farina, the worried (and scared) referee ran from the pitch before redcarding 36 players - 22 in action at the time, plus 14 subs/reserves. He also booked both managers and four coaches. • Hard-up Greek club, Voukefalas, has been handed a lifeline by Madam Soula who runs a local brothel. She bought the club a new pink strip with a logo on the front
reading ‘Villa Erotica’ and one on the back saying ‘Soula’s House of Mystery’. The ‘Lady of the Night’ has promised another £8,000 if performances improve! Sports Round-Up * The New England Patriots walloped the St Louis Rams 45-7 in the annual American Football showdown at Wembley on Sunday. * Double Olympic champion Mo Farah may go for the 10,000m/ marathon double at the 2016 Oympics. * England’s rugby union head coach Stuart Lancaster, despite Jonny Wilkinson’s advice, has NOT selected any Frenchbased players in his squad for this winter’s early Test Matches which start against Fiji on November 10. * England with 14 tries, blitzed Wales by a record 80 points to 12 in their autumn Rugby League International series at Wrexham. * It was Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber 1-2-3 in the India GP. With three races to go, Vettel, after four successive wins in Asia, leads the driver’s championship by 13 points from Alonso. Out of F1 for five years, France may get a race
back in 2013. * Spain’s Jorge Lorenzo is the 2012 MotoGP world champion. He finished second behind home favourite Casey Stoner in last Sunday’s race in Australia to claim the title for a second time. * Padraig Harrington, with a second round 67, won the PGA Grand Slam of Golf by one stroke from Webb Simpson in Bermuda. There have also been tournament wins for Peter Hansen, ahead of Rory McIlroy in Shanghai, and for Nick Watney in the Asia Pacific Classic. * Next year’s Tour de France will not suit Bradley Wiggins, as it will contain a lot of mountain climbing which isn’t to his liking. Last week ‘Bradders’ said he’ll probably sacrifice defending his title and assist Sky team-mate and climbing specialist Chris Froome in the race. * Drug cheat and disgraced American cyclist Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his seven Tour de France titles, won between 1999 and 2005. He’s also been told to pay back some of his winnings, around $7.6 million. The ICU has said that his titles will not be awarded to any other riders.