Costa del Sol 3 - 9 January 2013 Issue 1435

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Expat discovers tax rebate a fraud

A New Year scam alert

A NEW YEAR alert has gone out over an ongoing online UK tax scam! For while email seasonal greetings and cards were being exchanged by thousands of expat families in Spain, fraudsters were once more circulating messages purporting to be from the UK tax authorities to trick expatriates into revealing their bank details. What Costa del Sol resident Rita Arnold thought might be a tax rebate bonus has since been confirmed as a huge scam. She received an email that looked

totally authentic from what she thought were the tax authorities stating that she was owed £300 (€372). They requested she fill in a form with her account number, how much money was in her credit card account, and also passwords. Clearly had she provided the details as requested, instead of receiving a £300 (€372) payment to her account, she would have found it rifled by the scam originators. Mrs Arnold decided to check the email with her lawyer son and he immediately identified it as a fraud. She is not the only British expatriate to have received such scam attempts. Six months ago Siobhan Hutton* of Benalmadena received an email Turn to Page 4

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COTROVERSIAL: Offshore drilling plans. Inset: Protesters in Mijas.

Drilling plans draw protests

A PROTEST against plans to drill for fuel off the Costa del Sol was held by local residents in Mijas. Participants dressed

symbolically in black. The group believes that Malaga will be unable to create a sustainable tourism plan if there are

Prison boss sacked THE Head of the Social Insertion Centre in Malaga has been sacked following the escape of two inmates. Juan Antonio Matamoros had been in charge of the penal institution since July 2011. The Evaristo Martin Nieto open prison has 500 inmates, but just 12 guards.

gas or oil rigs just a few kilometres from the coast. The group says drilling will be damaging to the environment and the fishing industry. Their aim is to force the Spanish Government to cancel permits granted to search for fuel deposits at sea off the Calaburras lighthouse. Another protest will be held on Wednesday at 7pm at La Cala de Mijas Cultural Centre.

TAXI fares in Malaga City are amongst the most expensive in Spain, and the dearest in Andalucia with average prices of â‚Ź3.36 per kilometre.

Bridge check RONDA Town Hall is to carry out a safety check on the Tajo Bridge. It carries 5,000 vehicles per day.

Illegal homes MIJAS Town Hall is asking the owners of illegal houses to register on the census, which will help the legalisation process.

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Shops hope for sales cash-in

SHOPS throughout Spain are hoping to cash in when the winter sales start on Monday. But many traders predict a similar pattern to buying as last January’s sales when shoppers generally sought bargains at leading High Street brands - including Zara and Mango - while many smaller local traders found it difficult to attract extra business. Discounts ranging from 20 per cent in some stores up to half-price buys, and even 70 per cent off some items, can be found, and some shops even put up the sales stickers immediately after Christmas.

A DERMATOLOGIST at Malaga’s Carlos Haya Hospital, Leandro Martinez, has been awarded for his work on laser treatment of vascular malformations.

Road repaired THE A-7202 road between Archidona and Villanueva del Trabuco has been reopened to traffic following the repair of damage caused by the September floods.

Day centre plan MIJAS Town Hall has decided to convert the old Guardia Civil building into a day centre for local Alzheimer’s sufferers.

Clearing a path MALAGA City Council has announced that it will remove chairs and tables from pavements in El Palo and Pedregalejo areas.

Wi-Fi take-up FUENGIROLA Town Hall reports that almost 17,000 people have used the free Wi-Fi internet connection which is available in openair public spaces in the town.

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predict the sales to boom as they did last year.” Meanwhile, Zara shop assistant Maria Gonzales said she and colleagues expect next Monday’s two-month-long sales to be similar to those a year ago. “We should be very busy, especially with most of our customers in the 16-35 age bracket.” But Pepe Torres from a nationwide electrical store was not too optimistic. “Family budgets continue to be hard hit. While some will have saved to make one-off buys, in general we do not expect business levels to be the same as the good old days five or six years ago,” he said.

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Three Kings...bearing gifts and ‘naughty’ black sweets

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OUNG and old throughout Spain will flock to see the Three Kings on Saturday evening. This is the highlight of the local non-expatriate festive celebrations as the Three Kings - the Three Wise Men in UK Christian tradition - their pages and cartoon characters, accompanied by floats and music, parade through villages, towns and cities. And annually, wide-eyed children look on as symbolically the Kings distribute thousands of sweets to onlookers, with some youngsters even holding opened umbrellas to catch the goodies as the floats pass. Traditionally Spanish children believe that the Kings - Melchior, Gaspar and Balthasar - deliver presents on January 5 night, leaving their shoes on window sills to be filled with gifts which they have asked for. Those who have not behaved might expect to find a sack of ‘coal’, represented by black, sugary sweets, which can be found in many shops. On January 6 morning, when the children receive

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One Costa del Sol commercial centre trader said she had started her sales offers early “to catch business before the Christmas visitors and tourists returned home.” And Dunnes Stores, an Irish brand with outlets on the Costa del Sol and Axarquia, began small reductions before Christmas “to encourage customers to part with their last bit of cash,” explained Beatriz Garcia. “And on Monday, our main sales of up to 50 per cent will take effect. The past week has been a little quiet. It seems as though people are waiting for the sales before spending any more. We

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€1 million winnings ALMOST €1 million was won in Mollina, Malaga, on the ONCE ‘cuponazo’ lottery. Thirty-two winning tickets were sold, each worth €30,000.

Hi-tech Coin SMILING KING: Letters to ponder from children. Rosco de Reyes (left). their presents, many families enjoy the traditional ‘Roscon de Reyes’, a large, ringshaped cake, filled with cream and covered with candied fruit, representing the Kings’ crowns.

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the maximum price of a €16.1 isbutane gas bottle, which will

remain the same in 2013, while electricity bills will increase by 3 per cent, the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism has announced.

COIN will be one of the first towns in the province to have a fibre-optic telecommunications network, thanks to a €1 million investment by Telecable.

and finally... A MAN, 61, was arrested at Sevilla Airport upon arrival on a flight from Brazil, after police detected 11 kilos of cocaine in his luggage. It was hidden in a sound system which officers noticed was unusually heavy.

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Expat tax scam From Front Page to phishing@hmrc. gsi.gov.uk so that the matter could be investigated further. “They told me they never make contact by email, which immediately alerted me that it was clearly a total fraud and scam.” A pensioner, Mrs Hutton has been in Spain for the last nine years, and lives in semiretirement. Sadly, her husband Reginald recently died, but this has not put a stop to the scam attempts to trick her. “Since last August I have received four or five more emails,

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advising that I still have time to claim the rebate due to me,” she said days after Christmas. “The original, and all subsequent correspondence, at first glance looks authentic, and is in generally good English, though there were minor errors in them, including ‘receiving’ incorrectly spelt twice. “No doubt the scam attempts will continue throughout 2013. “All expatriates should be very cautious and not be tricked,” Mrs Hutton added. *Name changed upon request to retain privacy.

British school bosses sentenced for fraud A BRITISH couple has been sentenced to a year each in prison for taking enrolment fees from parents despite knowing their

private school was about to shut. In 2005, a foundation which the man managed was created to deal with the Estepona school’s

accounts. To improve it, an entity was created the following year which was run by his wife. In 2007, they asked parents for enrolment and first term fees, even though they knew that the rental contract on the premises of the school they owned A TOTAL of 25 youngsters took had expired. The landlord part in an outdoor activities event. did not wish to maintain The two-day event was held in the agreement, meaning and around Ronda. the school would have to It aimed to promote outdoor shut. activities including archery, zipThe money handed over lining, climbing, abseiling and by the parents added up horse riding. Accommodation was to €33,631, which the provided by the Cortes de la couple kept. Now they Frontera Youth Hostel. have been ordered to pay €1,800 back to each child’s parents. Malaga Provincial Court has sentenced them to along the coast at the point where prison for fraud although Mijas council wants to build a port. they will not do time inside This would make it into a leisure because they do not have area, where tourists could see a a criminal record. They race, play in the casino and stay in accepted the sentence. a luxury hotel.

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YOUTHFUL ACTIVITY: Abseiling down the Puente Nuevo in Ronda.

Casino plans for Mijas Hipodromo THE Manager of the Costa del Sol racecourse in Mijas has said that several companies are interested in building a casino on the land. Antonio Maldonado said talks are being held with the Andalucian

Government to create a casino in the centre of the racecourse, where the fountain is located. He believes this would be a good way to give a new lease of life to the premises. Also on the

table are plans to build a luxury hotel. In the current General Plan for Urban Development (PGOU) there are plans to connect the racecourse area to the A-7 road

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Wrong way A-7 driver arrested A WOMAN was arrested after driving in the wrong direction on the A-7 in Mijas Costa, allegedly under the influence of alcohol and in possession of drugs. Firefighters noticed the vehicle as they were returning from a small fire in Riviera del Sol at 2.50am. They made signs to the driver to alert her, but she continued on towards Fuengirola, nearly hitting four cars and a lorry. She was stopped after she left the motoway via the road leading from La Cala de Mijas. The 45-year-old refused a breath test. Police searched the vehicle and reportedly found marihuana, Ecstasy tablets and cocaine.

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Sex on the beach gets a council ‘No’ EWN EXCLUSIVE RESIDENTS living near Las Yucas Beach in Benalmadena Costa are hopeful that they can now use the beach without fear of bumping into people engaging in sexual acts. Benalmadena Council has installed cameras and signs by the entrance to Las Yucas, prohibiting nudism and sexual activity on the beach. People caught breaking the rules face fines of up to €3,000, according to Councillor for Safety Manuel Arroyo.

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WARNING: Signs on Las Yucas. engaging in ‘dogging’, sexual acts in public places, or watching others

Malaga road deaths fall in 2011 IN 2011, 33 people died on the roads of Malaga Province in 32 accidents, according to a report from the Traffic Department. This is a great improvement on figures from 2003 - the worst in the decade - with 118 victims, and 32.6 per cent fewer deaths than in 2010, as well as 27 per cent fewer fatal accidents.

In 2006, when the points system came into effect for Spanish driving licences, there were 101 deaths on the roads. Head of the Traffic Department for Malaga, Trinidad Hernandez, said that the aim was to reduce fatal accidents by at least 40 per cent, and that they had in fact fallen by

60 per cent since 2006. In this year’s 32 fatal accidents, 46 vehicles were involved, carrying 57 occupants. Of these, 11 were seriously injured and 13 sustained minor injuries. Nevertheless, the number of people who sustained minor injuries in accidents rose by 65 per cent last year.

doing so. The properties above this beach are luxury apartments and people living there say they have not been able to enjoy the beach due to these sex romps. “It started about 10 years ago, and has escalated since then. The past two summers were the worst,” explained one resident who asked not to be named for fear of reprisals. “They are quite aggressive, and I am sure they would come after me personally,” he said. The beach next to Las Yucas is a nudist beach, which is governed by rules, so people who wish to fulfil their sexual desires often hop across the rocky outcrop that separates them. Nearby resident Ana Boss said there has always been a problem, adding: “It is disgraceful; they have no respect for anybody. Children playing in the community pool can see them.” Residents had been trying for years to get the police and the town hall to do something about the situation, she said. Finally they approached the tourism office and explained how detrimental the situation was.

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Man fined €3,000 over ‘affectionate’ dogs A MAN has been sentenced to pay €3,000 in compensation to a woman who was pushed to the ground by his dogs in Estepona.

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Malaga petrol is the priciest in Spain MOTORISTS in Malaga pay more to fill up their tanks than anywhere else in Spain. A new report which compares prices in December 2011 revealed that petrol in Malaga costs drivers almost 1.5 cents more than the national average and four cents more than in some parts of Northern Spain, where the cheapest prices were registered. Jesus Burgos, the president of the Malaga Consumer Union (UCO), suspects that one reason for this is that just a few petrol companies own 70 per cent of the filling stations in the

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Group of Fuel Retailers, Alvaro Fontes, said: “We are aware of the problem, but we don’t set the prices. “This affects us more than anybody and we are told it’s because of the cost of bringing the fuel to this part of Spain. “We can’t understand this and it’s not fair. The companies should charge the same wherever the filling station is in Spain,” he believed. At the time of going to Press, prices in Malaga have risen even further, with the average for diesel at €1.37 per litre and unleaded €1.40 per litre.

Teacher sued as scissors almost blind 3-year-old A MARBELLA schoolboy’s parents are suing a teacher and the regional education department after their son was almost blinded by a pair of scissors. Their son, aged 3, is now at risk of losing an eye due to injuries he sustained when a classmate threw some scissors at him at school, according to a local Spanish Press report. The child’s parents claim the accident occurred while the teacher allegedly left the class unattended to tell a colleague she had won some money on the ‘El Gordo’ lottery on December 22 last year. The children were in a pre-school class taking part in a handicrafts activity

in which they were using sheets of card, glue and scissors. The ‘denuncia’ (complaint) alleges the teacher left the children alone on two occasions – for several minutes – according to the statements of three mothers who were at the school at the time. It was during the second occasion that she allegedly left the room when tragedy struck. The school has denied these claims, maintaining the teacher never left the room, according to the report. The boy underwent surgery and doctors have not yet determined whether there will be any permanent damage to his eyesight.

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LIVING NATIVITY: The St Peter the Apostle parish and residents of Cartama organised a live Nativity Scene and a charity tombola which was visited by many people, including the local mayor, Jorge Gallardo.

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Rape rap avoided A RAPE charge against Tomás Olivo has been shelved. It followed the second time that the case against the Malaga businessman had been reopened, following a High Court appeal. The accusation against the man by his former partner and the mother of one of his children goes back to 2005. Olivo, linked to the Malaya corruption case, had previously been found guilty of ill-treating and spying on his former partner. To back the rape claim, Olivo’s exgirlfriend handed over a video of the assault. The tribunal pointed out, however, that it lacked sound which could have been a determining factor, allowing the judges to perceive ‘expressions of violence on one hand and fear on the other’. The point where filming began also suggested the exclusion of sequences

lacking in violence or intimidation, the court said. The video images were unclear and unspecific, it concluded. Olivo admitted that the encounter took place but argued that his former partner had provoked him. This could not be confirmed owing to the video’s poor quality, the tribunal argued. He had touched her legs and kissed his former partner, Olivo acknowledged. This would certainly have constituted assault, the tribunal told him, but the time limit for pursuing the offence had expired. Olivo’s former partner was also reproached for the five-year time-lag in reporting the alleged offence. The tribunal’s latest decision to shelve the case was not unanimous and one of the three judges recommended that it be reopened.

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SUPER-YACHT: The $100m Tatoosh. Inset: Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

Microsoft billionaire’s yacht moors in Malaga MICROSOFT cofounder, billionaire Paul Allen, has chosen Malaga as the venue to carry out maintenance on the ‘Tatoosh’, the smaller of his two yachts. The luxury yacht has been at Quay 2 in Malaga Port for several weeks, costing him around €1,000 per day for mooring alone. On board the 92metre super-yacht, which has two helipads, there are 25 crew members of several nationalities, but Bill

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Gates’s associate is not expected to make an appearance. The crew is carrying out tasks on board, and several mechanics, carpenters and upholsterers have been employed to get the

engines and décor ship-shape. The Tatoosh is considered the 38th largest super-yacht in the world and has one main cabin and a further nine for guests, two cabins for the crew, a cinema, pool and two lounges. Originally built for mobile phone magnate Craig McCaw, Tatoosh was completed in June 2000. She was purchased by Paul Allen in 2001 at a reported cost of $100 million (€74m).

FISHY ATTRACTION: Crowds flocked to the fair. Inset: Local seafood and beer.

Seafood festival bids ‘adios’ to the recession

By John Jackson THOUSDANDS of people attended the four-day seafood fair in Benalmadena’s Puerto Marina. This fourth annual event saw 11 restaurants set up stands inside a giant marquee where seafood dishes were sold at much lower prices than

Costa gets vote for best beach breaks By John Jackson THE Costa del Sol is the best rated overall destination for beach holidays in Spain, a new study shows. This was revealed by the second annual Oak Power Communication (OPC) which studied the position in international media of Spanish tourism brands amongst 600 trade journalists globally. As a specific beach resort Marbella was knocked off from last year’s top spot by Ibiza in the ranking, followed by Lanzarote in third place. The Cadiz resort of Tarifa - a favourite among wind and kite surfers - appears sixth in the top beaches list ahead of destinations including Las

Americas in Tenerife and La Manga in Murcia. For the second year running Marbella appears on the list of fashionable and trendy cities. This year Marbella dropped one place to come in fourth, after Barcelona, Madrid and Bilbao. Meanwhile, the study also shows the region of Andalucia enjoys the best ‘brand image’ in Spain. As a general tourist brand, Andalucia was rated 8.5 out of 10 by journalists, followed by Madrid and Barcelona, with 8 and 7.5 respectively, the same classification obtained in 2011. Sierra Nevada and the Alhambra Palace in Granada got top marks, heading their

respective categories as best destinations for nature and monuments. Although Malaga failed last year in its bid to be named ‘European City of Culture 2016’ the study shows it is among favourites for culture vultures with Malaga’s Thyssen and Picasso museums, appearing in eighth place ahead of Sevilla and Toledo. OPC director Maria Asenjo said Andalucia as a tourist destination enjoys a ‘fabulous image’ worldwide due to its rich culture, its gastronomy, music, nature, beaches and history, among others. Barcelona was voted the best city for tourists, closely followed by Valencia in second.

usual from Friday until Monday. Among them was the normally pricey and highly acclaimed local seafood restaurant Los Mellizos. Thomas Greggs, 55, a former builder from Bolton and resident of the Costa del Sol for the past three years, went along with his wife Kathy for Sunday lunch. He said: “It was packed with people waving their euro notes

at the waiters who seemed to struggle with the demand. Not a very relaxing atmosphere for a quiet meal, and certainly not the type of Sunday lunch us British are accustomed to, but people of all ages seemed to enjoy it immensely. “Judging by the amount of cash being spent, Benalmadena said adios to the recession, if only for a few days!” Greggs added.

Boy, 4, has surgical first at local hospital DOCTORS in Benalmadena have successfully carried out the first operation in Spain to repair a rare congenital heart defect in a child. Heart specialist Joachin Schafers performed the unicuspid aortic valve repair at Xanit Inter-national Hospital where he is a member of the cardiology department. Professor Schafers is reknowned for this type

of procedure, using a technique which he developed. This is one of the main reasons why the parents of the boy from Bilbao in Northern Spain decided to travel to Benalmadena to have the operation performed on their fouryear-old son. The boy had previously undergone two failed operations in his hometown, a hospital official said.

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INFERNO: A huge plume of smoke (left) could be seen from far away. Flames (right) tear through the furniture factory in Coin.

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Was Coin fire deliberate? A FIRE which destroyed a furniture factory in Coin is being investigated by the Guardia Civil. They are keen to determine whether it was an accident, or perhaps arson. Four warehouses at the Maderas Menur factory run

by the Mendez family, on the Cantarranas Industrial Estate in Coin, were destoyed by the blaze, with the investigations mainly focusing on a fifth warehouse, which though seriously damaged, still remains. Flames reached almost

eight metres at the height of the fire in the early hours of Easter Sunday. There were also several explosions caused by chemical products stored by the company, which is one of the largest in the inland town. Coin firefighters were

forced to call in reinforcements from Alhaurin de la Torre, Antequera, Ronda and Velez-Malaga. The company recently invested â‚Ź3.4 million to expand business at an international level and employs almost 90 people.

Malaga top for illegal pills MALAGA is one of the main distribution centres for illegal sexual enhancer pills sold in Europe, say Spain’s National Police and Guardia Civil. China, Malaysia and Thailand are the main producers of the pills, which sometimes contain the same active ingredient as the official products, and promise to be natural remedies to enhance sexual performance despite not having approval by local health authorities. In March 2011, four people were arrested in a major Guardia Civil operation against the sale of such substances, and 4,000 pills were seized. Documents obtained during the operation revealed that the suspects had hundreds of clients.

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Dr No-show: Court still waiting for 007 The couple are due to be questioned about the alleged participation of companies linked to them in any irregular real estate deal involving the sale of their villa. The case resulted from a complaint presented to the anticorruption prosecutor in 2006. Marbella Town Hall lost an estimated €2.7 million because of the deal which reportedly generated profits of €53 million after 72 luxury apartments were built on the site. The actor and his wife allegedly transferred more than €37 million abroad. Now that the court hearing the case has lost its second instruction judge, it is in the hands of a support judge until a new one can be appointed. SUMMONSED: Connery cited health reasons for failure to appear.

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By Jennifer Leigfield A MARBELLA court has been waiting 18 months to question former James Bond star Sean Connery over an alleged money laundering operation. Connery, 80, alleged health problems when he was required in court in October 2010. He extended the apology to his wife, Micheline, who will also have to respond to questions regarding an alleged money laundering operation related to the sale of their Marbella villa ‘Malibu’. A letter was sent to their home in Nassau in the Bahamas, saying ‘all legal measures, both in national and international legislation, would be used’ to oblige them to give evidence, Spanish daily El Pais reports. A guarantee of €3.3 million was set for them to cover civil liability.

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Triple ‘cowboy’ bank raider held in Mijas AN Italian believed to be the ‘Costa Cowboy’ bank robber has been detained by police. He was arrested in Mijas on suspicion of holding up three banks - always wearing sunglasses and a cowboy hat - over the last 14 months. A search of the 32-year-old man’s home in the Las Lagunas neighbourhood in Mijas-Costa revealed these and clothing worn during the robberies. On verifying his identity, police found that he had an extensive criminal record in Italy for bank hold-ups, jewel thefts and illegal possession of firearms. The arrest enabled investigators to solve a crime going back to February 2011. He and another man, both wearing sunglasses and cowboy hats, allegedly intimidated an employee of a La Cala bank, saying they carried pistols. After waiting 10 minutes for the safe’s time-delay lock to open they escaped with a haul of €33,000.

The same men are also believed to have held up a bank on the Calahonda urbanisation in Mijas last August. On this occasion two individuals with pistols entered the branch while another waited in a getaway car. Staff were once again threatened but on finding there was no money on the premises, the men set upon one a female worker and took the employees’ handbags. Later that day the same trio targeted another bank in Paseo de los Tilos in Malaga City. As before, one remained in the car while two entered the bank and threatened the employees, this time with a gun and a knife. They left with just €90. On both occasions the men who entered the bank wore sunglasses and cowboy hats. The car they used had an Italian number plate, witnesses told police. The operation is ongoing, police sources said, as investigators work to trace and identify the Italian’s accomplice and getaway driver.

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Prison terms for Costa con-men TWO fraudsters were found guilty by the Malaga High Court of swindling foreign investors out of more than €1 million. Each received a three-and-a-half-year prison term and was fined €9,000. The men attracted clients for fictional property deals with promises of returns of up to 20 per cent on their investment. They also promised to hand over properties on the Costa del Sol or shares in non-existent companies if they failed to return the original investment within the agreed time limit. The two men claimed to have a $1 million reserve fund and properties in Estepona as

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LUXURY SURROUNDS: Puerto Banus, one of the favoured haunts of the four during their €330,000 spending spree.

June 14 Issue 1406 well as the Bahamas, Venezuela and Macanao. In a textbook example of a Ponzi scheme, the accused initially paid the agreed amounts of interest when due. Encouraged by the apparent success of the enterprise, new clients were happy to put up money, unaware that it was then used to pay earlier investors.

Living the high life on ‘cloned’ credit cards FOUR foreigners who spent €330,000 in one week on false credit cards have been arrested. They were held in Marbella attempting to rent a Rolls-Royce car for €6,000 a day. The four - two Dutch, a French national and a Romanian - now face charges of cloning credit

cards belonging to US citizens. The Dutch and the French - all men - are being held in prison, while the Romanian woman has been charged but released. Items bought on the cards included €1,000 bottles of Champagne, nights in five-star hotels, and a €60,000 party in

Mijas Costa. Bank cards and fake documents as well as luxury items bought mainly in Puerto Banus were seized. They chose North Americans because of the time delay in the victims realising their money had gone and cancelling their cards.

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Spectacular growth for Malaga Port this year LY JU

July 5 Issue 1409 By Daphne Hilarides THE number of cruise ships and merchant ships stopping at Malaga Port has risen spectacularly this year. According to Malaga’s Harbour Master Enrique Linde, the city port is in its golden age of activity, with estimates that exceed the port’s historic records. Just in the first five months of this financial year, the total traffic has increased by 216 per cent compared to the same period last year, reaching

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GOLDEN AGE: This year traffic to the port has increased by 216 per cent. more than 3.4 million tons. “Now we expect a plateau period, which will improve in the last months of the year,” Linde affirmed. He also pointed out that Malaga was the fastest growing port in Spain last year, and predicted even better results for 2012. This success is due to the growth

both in merchant ship traffic and cruise stopovers. Approximately 700,000 passengers will stop in Malaga this year; a third of the total amount of the world’s sea travellers. Head of Malaga Port Sebastian Camps predicts that cruise ship activity will decline in 2013, mostly due to changes in cruise itineraries.

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Tourism is stable despite recession AS the tourist season begins, the Costa del Sol intends to keep the industry alive despite the economic crisis. In 2011, tourism earned a total of €3.4 billion, boosting the province’s economy during the summer months and relieving unemployment, if only temporarily. Experts estimate a slight decline in numbers for this summer, which surprisingly grew last year. Nevertheless, this year’s goal is to preserve the profits reached during the peak season in 2011, with more than 4.8 million tourists and 6,160,150 overnight stays in the province. This means that hotel occupation rose 2.59 points, allowing 91,654

workers to be hired. Torremolinos was the preferred destination for visitors, as it provided accommodation for a fourth of the people who stayed in the province last year. Although the tourism sector remains one of the strongest, most establishments have not been able to recover the profitability of previous seasons. According to Aehcos (Costa del Sol hoteliers’ association), these businesses will have to work within tight cost margins, at the same level as eight years ago. This is mostly due to a relative decrease in foreign visits, although British, Russian and Scandinavian markets are expected to remain stable.

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Airport noise check as families protest RESIDENTS claim noise at Malaga Airport is hitting sky-high levels. Just weeks after a new second runway was opened as part of multimillion-euro airport expansions, a check on noise has been ordered following complaints. Noise levels - probably influenced by the peak of the tourist season - are behind the complaints from residents in Cartama, just inland from the airport and on the main flight path. Residents from Atalaya de Cartama, El Sexmo, Estacion de Cartama and Doña Ana complained to Cartama Town Council about the noise. Deputy Mayor Miguel Espinosa passed on the matter to the Spanish Airport Authorities (AENA) and within days technicians

Francisco Calvo and Monica Fraile take their vows at Sea Life, Benalmadena. NOISY LANDINGS: Residents say they disrupt daily life.

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August 2 Issue 1413 were sent to measure noise levels. Minister of Public Works Ana Pastor agreed

that Malaga must follow rules which apply to airports which have ‘more than 50,000 annual operations’. A measuring device was installed at the town hall in Estacion de Cartama following an agreement with AENA, and will be in place for a month. Some say that although they can hear planes more now than before, it doesn’t bother them, while others complain that the noise is disrupting their daily life.

Couple wed underwater By Vicky Knill MANY couples choose summer to ‘take the plunge’, but not many quite like the one from Cordoba who exchanged their vows underwater. Banker Francisco Calvo and his partner Monica Fraile, a teacher, decided on the unusual wedding ceremony, held in the main tank at Sea Life Benalmadena, because of their love of diving and sea life. Benalmadena Mayor Paloma Garcia, who officiated the ceremony,

held up a sign to ask Francisco “Do you take Monica to be your lawfully wedded wife?” to which the groom held up a sign reading “Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!” As friends and family watched from outside the tank, the happy couple exchanged rings surrounded by sharks, turtles and assorted tropical fish, before sharing an underwater kiss. “We met the day before the Christmas Lottery, and I really won the lottery with him,” says Monica.

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Summer sales are worst for 20 years THIS YEAR’S summer sales were the worst for 20 years. And that’s official. The average spend of shoppers in Malaga Province was just €50, an average of €11 per head less than one year ago. As a result turnover was just €42 million, a fall of €3 million in one year, Enrique Gil, the head of Malaga Retail Federation (Fecoma) revealed. Not even price reductions of up to 70 per cent or the announced increases in VAT which came into effect the day immediately following the end of the sales saved the August situation, leaving many shop owners wondering what the future holds, said Gil.

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September 6 Issue 1418 Statistics from a Fecoma poll revealed that 52 per cent of business owners found the sales bad or very bad. Only 12.5 per cent of traders described them as good. Most of the money made during the summer sales was through clothes and shoe shops, although most indicated that they were still disappointed at the takings.

Meanwhile, Pedro Reig, President of Covaco, a regional trade employers group, admitted that this year’s sales seemed to go largely unnoticed. “Sales are not what they were, and never will be the same again,” Reig remarked, referring to recent news that the government has passed a law which allows retailers to offer discounts throughout the year, rather than just during the traditional winter and summer sales’ periods. But Covaco did note that in odd tourist areas, due in part to foreign visitors and to a lesser extent the Spanish, the sale of appliances increased, perhaps due to the impending VAT rises.

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SALUD! People in Malaga Province enjoy a drink at the weekend.

Cheers! Six out of ten enjoy a tipple at the weekend ALMOST six out of every ten people in Malaga Province drink at weekends. In fact, alcohol and cannabis consumption in the province is the highest throughout Andalucia, statistics reveal. Almost 85 per cent of people regularly drink alcohol, with 14.2 per cent of men drinking daily, but only 3.4 per cent of women. The Andalucia statistics revealed by Health and Social Welfare Minister Maria

Jesus Montero also spelled out that despite the tendency for more to drink at weekends, fewer than four enjoy alcohol on weekdays as well. Research has also shown that 36.9 per cent of Malaga residents have tried cannabis at least once. And a massive 80 per cent of those surveyed admitted that they knew alcohol and drugs could negatively affect health.

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Coming to terms with a day of tragedy ER B TO OC

October 4 Issue 1422 ONE day last week, the concerns were all about drought. Less than three days later, the rains we thought would ease that particular problem brought terror to Southern Spain. Ten people have been confirmed dead across Andalucia, Almeria and Murcia as thousands battled to escape the flash floods which made headlines around the world. Meanwhile, 52-year-old British expat Diana Dudas was reported missing in the town of Vera, Almeria, after the rains hit the area and has still to be found. She has lived in the area for several years with her Spanish husband and runs a hairdresser’s and holistic therapy shop in the town. Five of the dead are from Murcia Province, three Almeria and two Malaga, where the first victim of the floods, a

NO ESCAPE: Flash floods hit region.

woman in her 80s from Alora, was found on Friday. Five people who were reported missing have been found alive. The flooding disrupted road and rail travel with many lines and bridges impassable. Now those who fled the devastation have returned to their homes to count the cost of the damage, clearing up the mess with the help of local authority workers. Elsewhere, a tornado swept through a fairground in the main square of Gandia in Valencia, injuring 35 workers on the temporary funfair as a Ferris wheel was flattened and other rides damaged.

Baby’s parents arrested THE parents of a baby admitted to the Costa del Sol Hospital in Marbella with skull fractures have been arrested. The two-and-a-half-month-old baby girl belonging to a couple of British tourists was admitted to the hospital in the early hours of last Thursday and a medical examination revealed she had serious internal injuries. National Police were called and questioned the parents, who were due to return to the UK several days later. They reportedly gave different versions of what happened although both said that the baby had been hit on the head with a ball at the beach. The baby has now been admitted to Malaga Children’s Hospital and is in a stable condition.

Two cargo ships ran aground and the ports of Valencia and Sagunto were temporarily closed on Saturday. As the heaviest storms started on Friday, hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes in the Andalucia and Murcia regions, with Almeria and Malaga among the hardest-hit provinces. The woman in her 80s died in Alora at her home in the El Puente neighbourhood due to the river overflowing. Another elderly woman died at La Inmaculada Hospital in Huercal Overa after being evacuated by Maritime Rescue helicopter from a residential area of Vera Playa (Almeria). The heavy rains in the area reached 120 litres per square metre. A man who was in a critical condition passed away in the afternoon during the transfer by

helicopter to Vera by maritime lifeguards to La Inmaculada Hospital in Huercal Overa. Two others, a man of around 71, and his wife, both from Aguilas, but who have a property in the area, were found inside their vehicle which had been covered in mud in Guazamara Rambla, Cuevas del Almanzora at around 8.50pm. These are believed to be the worst floods in the Almeria region since 1986 when floods caused three deaths The road from Bedar to Serena, below La Fuente, was cut off by flooding as a result of torrential rain which started in the early hours of Friday morning and continued on and off throughout the day. The Club Itica Vera stables were flooded and one of their seven horses has disappeared. A shepherd has been left destitute after his 200 sheep were swept away in the floods.

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High hopes for hotel PLANS for a skyscraper at Malaga Port have received a positive response from the port authorities. The plan is to build a 170-metre, 40-storey skyscraper-hotel, and new president of the port authorities, Jose Sanchez, said the project will be given serious consideration.

Cities unite for tourism MALAGA, Cordoba and Sevilla are to unite to offer a joint tourism product. Representatives of the tourism councils of the three Andalucian cities met in Malaga to discuss the ‘Andalucia Milenaria’ campaign, targeted at markets outside the EU, including the US, Russia, the Middle East, Japan and China. It aims at tourists more than seven hours’ flying time away, since they usually stay for longer and plan to visit several cities during their time in Andalucia. “Malaga-Costa del Sol is usually their gateway to Andalucia. This tourist profile is eager for culture and gastronomy. The three cities together can provide an excellent offer,” Malaga Tourism Councillor Damian Caneda said.

He did, however, say that he would require more detailed plans from City Hall on the project which he believes would ‘boost the city’s productive structure’. Sanchez also stated that the proposal would have to be discussed with all sectors, including the Chamber of Commerce and

Business Confederation. Vice-president of the Costa del Sol hoteliers’ association Francisco Moro remarked that the project would provide the city with the ‘emblematic’ building it lacks. However, he considers it important to take demand into consideration.

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November 1 Issue 1426 By Dilip Kuner THE Costa del Sol will today (Thursday) get back to normal while counting the cost of Spain’s General Strike. Workers, the unemployed, teachers and students yesterday (Wednesday) took to the streets as the Costa del Sol found itself amid keen support for the national strike call. Whilst many businesses stayed open some workers eager to report for duty

SYMPATHISER: José Miguel Lopez, with his father Miguel Lopez. found themselves faced with skeleton commuter services. Bus services were cut and trains between Malaga and Fuengirola were running once an hour, one third of the normal service. But air travellers fared better with few local flights cancelled, though national figures given out at midday reported 700 flights grounded. Whilst schools stayed open many children were left with reduced lessons when teachers joined the strike, and some school transport was cancelled when supervisors failed to report for work. But for many life carried on as normal. Most shops and supermarkets remained open on the Costa del Sol and while in Marbella some strikers carrying placards tried to make shops shut, National Police stepped in to move the protestors on. Two hundred people gathered in the city’s Plaza de los Naranjos before moving on to La

PICKETS: Union members. Cañada shopping centre to carry on their protest, and to picket in the car park. Union Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) said there was ‘no other option’ to the strike call, while the Union General de Trabajadores (UGT) stressed that people should not be ‘afraid to lose a day’s pay’ because the issues at stake nationally were more important. In some places the two main unions were joined by smaller sector alliances, as well as by student and residents’ groups. In Fuengirola the CCOO organised a small demonstration in front

of the town hall. Striker José Miguel Lopez, 27, said: “The people are suffering because of the actions of the rich. That is why I am on strike. Why should we pay for other people’s greed? It is very difficult for the young people today. I am lucky I have a job. Many do not have the chance.” Joining him in the protest his father, Miguel, Lopez, 60, said: “What can people do when they find themselves in such a bad situation? We have to pull together and protest against the cuts. Only if we work together can we move on.”

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No cheer for fire victims WITH less than a month to go to Christmas, many Costa del Sol families are still suffering the aftermath of the devastating fires this summer. Homes were destroyed and others left uninhabitable, their owners forced to rent alternative accommodation or stay with friends and relatives. Representatives from Mijas Town Hall have said it may be years before properties and businesses can be rebuilt. Sue Holloway and Andy Barrie have been living on the coast for 25 years, and not only lost their home, but also their livelihood as the fire destroyed their metalwork business. Currently renting a smaller house, their Christmas, and indeed outlook for the future, looks very bleak. “The rebuild operation is huge,” said Sue, “but we aren’t allowed to start restoring our properties, and no-one is really sure when we can. Our Christmas is going to be very different, as we always have our close friends round on Boxing Day or New Year’s Eve, but this year, that just won’t be possible.” The August blaze took the life of one man and left hundreds homeless. Euro Weekly News wants to hear from both victims of the fire and people who can help in any way and assist in bringing them together. To find out more visit www.facebook. com/WantedHelpFor Costa FireVictims or send us an email about your situation or how you think you could help to editorial@ euroweeklynews.com

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Job losses as hard-up Hipodromo set to close

THE Mijas Hipodromo looks as though it has held its last horse race. Unless Mijas Council can find ways of raising €1.4 million per year to fund it, then the Costa del Sol’s own racetrack will be sold or closed. Mayor Angel Nozal made the shock announcement at a recent council meeting. He said the decision will mean nine of the 18 racecourse staff will be made redundant. “We cannot afford to lose €30,000 every time a race is held,” the mayor said. Although the current betting and racing system will be changed in 2013, the premises will still be used for other events, some linked to the equestrian sport. That includes the Final League of Dressage Andalucia 2012 on Saturday from 10am, in which 50 horses from throughout the region will be taking part. It also includes the Sunday car boot sale and, possibly, Spanish thoroughbred horse racing, “which is a cheaper option than the current races,” Nozal explained. Approximately €700,000 has been invested in the Costa del Sol

MIJAS RACECOURSE: May have held its last horse race. racecourse, which opened 13 years ago, this year alone, although the yearly amount needed for it to function properly is closer to €1.4 million. “The current system is just not an option and we are being forced to reduce the staff levels,” the mayor said. He pointed the finger of blame at the fact that the Zarzuela racecourse in Madrid has received a larger sum of money from the National Lottery authorities, as well as being

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assigned more dates for race meets. “The July and August race meets in Mijas have been cancelled,” the mayor added, “and we are only being given the money they have left over, even though Mijas racecourse receives more spectators than La Zarzuela. “We can’t afford to spend more than €1 million per year on 15 races just so some rich people can have a good time.” Mayor Nozal has said that no good offers to purchase or rent the racecourse have been received so far.

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A €30m water leak A THIRTY-MILLIONEURO hole has been found in the accounts of the company providing water to 11 Costa del Sol towns. This gap between the turnover and expenses of Acosol has been detected after an audit. Nobody knows for sure what happened to the money. Acosol provides water supply to the western Costa del Sol, including Fuengirola, Benalmadena, Estepona, Marbella, Mijas and Torremolinos. The audit investigated the company’s accounts between 1994 and last October. According to the report around €19 million may have leaked away during the last two years of previous Community

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December 6 Issue 1431 Chairman Jose Bernal’s regime. “Where is the money? What was it spent on?” current Chairwoman Margarita del Cid asked during the report’s presentation, which will now be passed to the legal and financial authorities. “We will try to see what failed and who is responsible for what,” Del Cid said.

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www.euroweeklynews.com FOR the mother of Amy Fitzpatrick, Christmas and New Year was not a time for celebration again this year. “Dave and I will just sit in our home in Dublin as we don’t do Christmas or New Year,” said Audrey in the run-up to the festive season. It is now five years since 15-year-old Amy vanished at around midnight on January 1 while returning home in Riviera, on the Costa del Sol, after leaving a friend’s house. She has not been seen since, and police appear to have no leads as to what happened to the teenager. Her mother and partner have since been told - though no concrete evidence has been provided to support the claim - that a man now serving a jail sentence for murder killed Amy. Amy disappeared after saying goodbye to her close friend Ashley Rose at approximately 10pm. The girls had been babysitting Ashley’s brother at her friend’s house in Mijas Costa. Amy should have arrived at her home on the Urbanisation Riviera del Sol about 10 minutes later. Amy, who had black hair, blue eyes and a pale complexion at the time of her disappearance, was not carrying any money, phone or passport. She is 1.65m tall and was wearing dark-coloured, crushed velvet tracksuit bottoms and a black T-shirt with the word ‘DIESEL’ in various different colours when, she was last seen.

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Missing Amy: The misery lives on! FLASHBACK: From Edition 1248 Costa del Sol. In April, 2010, Amy’s family announced that for one month anyone providing information leading to her being found would receive a €1 million reward. Despite many phone calls there were no solid leads. On February 7, Amy would have been

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January 1: New Year January 6: Three Kings March 29: Good Friday May 1: Labour Day August 15: Assumption Day October 12: National Day November 1: All Saints Day December 6: Constitution Day December 25: Christmas Day

January 1: New Year January 6: Epiphany March 29: Good Friday March 31: Easter Sunday April 1: Easter Monday May 1: Labour Day May 9: Ascension Day May 19: Pentecost June 6: National Day June 22: Midsummer Day November 2: All Saints Day December 25: Christmas Day December 26: Boxing Day

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January 1: New Year January 2: 2nd January (Scotland) March 18: St Patrick’s Day (Northern Ireland) March 29: Good Friday April 1: Easter Monday May 6: Early May Bank Holiday May 27: Spring Bank Holiday July 12: Orangemen’s Day (Northern Ireland) August 5: Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland) August 26: Summer Bank Holiday December 2: St Andrew’s Day (Scotland) December 25: Christmas Day December 26: Boxing Day

Germany January 1: New Year March 29: Good Friday April 1: Easter Monday May 1: Labour Day May 9: Ascension Day May 20: Whit Monday October 3: German Unity Day December 25: Christmas Day December 26: Boxing Day

Norway January 1: New Year March 24: Palm Sunday March 28: Maundy Thursday March 29: Good Friday March 31: Easter Sunday April 1: Easter Monday May 1: Labour Day May 9: Ascension Day May 17: Constitution Day May 19: Whit Sunday May 20: Whit Monday December 25: Christmas Day December 26: Boxing Day

Denmark January 1: New Year March 28: Maundy Thursday March 29: Good Friday March 31: Easter Sunday April 1: Easter Monday April 26: Common Prayer Day May 9: Ascension Day May 19: Whit Sunday May 20: Whit Monday June 5: Constitution Day December 25: Christmas Day December 26: Boxing Day

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Drunk driver seriously injures two young girls TWO girls under six were seriously injured when a drunk driver heading in the wrong direction on the A-7 motorway caused an accident. The man, 23, was at a Benalmadena service station and then drove his van onto the motorway intending to head towards Marbella, but instead went towards Malaga on the wrong side of the road. He crashed into two vehicles injuring nine people. He himself was uninjured and three times over the legal alcohol limit when breathtested. Five other people who were reportedly with him in the van fled the scene.

Gang laundered €50,000 a day

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Sexual assault A MAN in his 70s was arrested in Mijas after he was seen by police sexually assaulting a mentally disabled woman in her 20s. The mother refused to make a formal complaint against the man.

Tools stolen GARDENERS in Ronda have been able to return to work following the robbery of part of their equipment. After the machinery was stolen, they decided to repair and use older equipment.

Animal abuse A MAN in his 30s was arrested in Estepona accused of beating his dog and hitting it repeatedly with his car. He was drunk at the time. Local residents have taken in the dog.

A NETWORK of call centres which allegedly laundered €30 million of drug money has been broken up by National Police. Forty-nine people were arrested in Madrid, Barcelona and Albacete. The police reported that drug dealers hired the organisation, which had 12 call centres already in operation but hardly any customers, in order to get money made from drugs sales from Spain to Colombia.

Cocaine overload

A MAN, 44, was arrested in Torremolinos after he was found carrying 37 bags of cocaine, amounting to 23 grammes, and €740 in cash.

Illegal sales

Gender crime A MAN, 40, was arrested in Malaga for grabbing his partner by the hair in the street and forcing her into a car. He was drunk and bit the arresting officers. ON THE TABLE: Some of the goods seized during the raid. The gang is reported to have laundered some €50,000 per day. Police seized €500,000 in cash,

Muggers caught

TWO men were arrested in Benalmadena for grabbing a gold chain from a woman’s neck. A witness alerted the police and followed the suspects in his car. They were caught in the Torrequebrada area.

Escapee located A MAN, 32, who escaped from prison in Belgium has been arrested in Marbella. He is charged with taking part in robberies and stealing luxury vehicles, and had used more than 30 different identities.

Wanted man held A FRENCHMAN, 34, wanted in Holland for manslaughter and

fraud against mobile phone companies. The investigation began following a

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TWO Chinese bazaars in Malaga City have been fined €15,000 for selling alcohol to minors.

utensils for cutting and packing drugs, two guns, 100 pieces of jewellery and luxury watches and money-counting ma-

chines, as well as cocaine, which were found at the home of the alleged Colombian ringleader.

violent assault has been arrested in Malaga. In November 2006, he was involved in a shooting in which one person was killed.

bones were found buried in the ground by the Guardia Civil on land near the town of Istan. The remains could belong to more than one corpse.

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Fugitive found

A MAN has been sentenced to almost three years in prison for throwing a stone at a patrol car and injuring a police officer. The man was sentenced in 2008 for disobeying the authorities and will have to pay €1,000 in compensation to the officer for the injuries he sustained while on patrol in La Palmilla area of Malaga.

A MAN from Ukraine aged 29 has been apprehended by National Police in Malaga. He had been sought by the Ukrainian police following a case of alleged murder and robbery in Kiev.

Human remains SCATTERED remains of human

Head blow THE corpse of a Bulgarian man, showing a head injury, has been found by the Guardia Civil on the A-387 road connecting Mijas and Fuengirola.

Phone scam stings mobile companies FOUR members of a Romanian family based in Mollina have been arrested for

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complaint from one of the major mobile phone operators who discovered the sus-

pects were using the identity of real clients to obtain mobile phones which they

later sold. One company alone lost €50,000 due to the family’s dealings.

Patient knifed A PATIENT at a centre for the mentally ill in Malaga injured another with a knife. The victim sustained cuts to the face and was taken to Malaga University Hospital.

Arson probe NATIONAL POLICE have reported that the fire which destroyed the warehouse of a cleaning company in Ronda was started deliberately.

Strange cargo AN elephant tooth was found in the luggage of a man who arrived at Malaga Airport on a flight from Equatorial Guinea via Madrid.

Loose change A MAN, 25, was arrested in Malaga after being caught attempting to steal money from a phone booth. He was carrying tools to force open the coin compartment.

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Stories making headlines from Gibraltar

Thatcher feared attack MARGARET THATCHER feared a Spanish military assault on Gibraltar in the wake of the 1982 Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands, recently released papers revealed.

Normal check THE European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Cecilia Malmström, said Spain does not implement excessive checks at its border with Gibraltar.

More coughs HEALTH officials in Gibraltar have reported a sharp rise in the number of cases of whooping cough this year, following a similar trend in the UK.

FALSE: An investigation began as a result of the marriage certificate.

Woman is married to three men A WOMAN, 40, was arrested in Madrid for being married to three Nigerians who she had charged €3,000 each so they could get Spanish nationality. The investigation began when police discovered irregularities in the request for a residency permit of a Nigerian man. He had married a Spanish woman and included the marriage certificate in his request. However, the woman was registered as having married two other Nigerian men in other parts of Madrid in 2007 and 2008.

A COUPLE in Jaen has been sentenced to 20 months in prison and a fine of €115,000 for killing an Iberian Lynx with poisoned bait. WWF Spain reports that the critically endangered species was poisoned on the couple’s property in Andujar. The couple can appeal the sentence, but if it is confirmed by a higher court and they are unable to pay the fine, they could be sent to prison. Spain and the rest of the EU are investing large sums of money to attempt to save the Iberian Lynx from extinction. Guardia Civil from the Nature Protection Service entered a fenced property to locate the lynx’s corpse and gather evidence in 2008. The couple claimed that they

IBERIAN LYNX: An endangered species. did not know who had set the bait. Using poisoned bait is illegal and can be punished with prison time and large fines.

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Film star loses garden to make home legal MALAGA-BORN actor Antonio Banderas will have to give up part of his garden in order to

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abide by Marbella’s General Plan for Urban Development (PGOU). The actor’s property La

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Gaviota, located in Los Monteros, has a 1,000-squaremetre garden. In order to make the property legal and avoid demolition by adapting it to the 2010 PGOU, Banderas will sign over part of the garden to Marbella Town Hall, the urban planning director, Mario Ruiz, said. The land will be part of a pedestrian walkway which aims to extend the seafront promenade to Las Chapas, and will include a bridge over the Siete Revueltas stream. The execution of a sentence passed in 2003 was pending on the villa located on the property, as it was built with a licence which did not respect the PGOU when it was granted in 1995 under Mayor Jesus Gil. Banderas appealed in 2008 but lost the case. However, the 2010 PGOU changed this.

Big plans for Elviria DEVELOPERS Golf Reserve de Marbella are planning a theme park for Elviria. The 3.5-million-squaremetre complex will include a hotel and shops, together with sports and leisure facilities. The project is one of the most strategic initiatives to have emerged since the new Urban Development Plan was approved in 2010, said Marbella Mayor Angeles Muñoz. She likened the development to extending the La Bajadilla marina or the private university housed in a property belonging to the municipality. The town hall has now taken the first steps towards declaring the theme park project to be of public interest, as

requested by Golf Reserve. This should be approved at one of the next plenary meetings, after which the request will be passed on to the regional government. “This is a far-reaching project which deserves every assistance,” Muñoz said. Officials from the city council and the regional government have already met for preliminary discussions to ensure that local as well as regional guidelines are followed. “It is essential that an undertaking like this – which needs to satisfy two separate bodies – receives encouragement and is carried out as soon as possible,” the mayor said. “We always support initiatives like this one, which benefit the municipality,” she added.

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BEFORE: Ancient wall is targeted by graffiti artists.

Best gift

AFTER: The town hall paid experts to remove the graffiti from the historical old city wall.

DIAZ BAS was the ‘best gift’ his parents could have asked for, and the only baby born on Christmas Eve in the region’s two hospitals of Vega Baja and Torrevieja.

€32m win ALMOST €32 million was won through El Gordo Christmas lottery tickets bought in Alicante, Alcoy, Benidorm, Elche and Gata de Gorgos.

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News from our editions

THE Ministry of Security is launching a plan to combat burglary following a 24.5 per cent nationwide increase in the third quarter of 2012.

Phone scandal ALICANTE’S Public Prosecutor is to open proceedings into the Torrevieja Council mobile phone scandal to investigate whether there was any misappropriation of public funds.

Over limit! AN Ecuadorian national was arrested in Alcantarilla for driving with four times over the legal alcohol/blood level.

€1,647 bill for graffiti clean-up REMOVING graffiti from one of the old city walls of Orihuela Castle has cost the town council €1,647. The graffiti was painted on part of the wall, which dates back to the 12th and 14th centuries, in May last year. Heritage Councillor Nuchi Belchí is pleased it has been removed and urges more to be done to highlight such important historical sites, including installing signs or fencing them off so people can appreciate their relevance. The councillor said: “Police are investigating who painted the

graffiti and when found they will have to bear the cost. “I appeal to the public to become involved in the reporting of incidents like this and people who exercise the art of graffiti to refrain from doing so on heritage elements, many of which are declared of cultural interest.” To remove the paint from the ancient stone was not easy. Restorer Maite Gilabert Montero said he used a “dry microprojection aluminium silicate and then applied a stone consolidate to give greater strength to the original material.”

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Festive drivers

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ONLY 3 per cent of 550 drivers breathtested in Benidorm over Christmas exceeded the drink-driving limit, an improvement on last year, said Local Police.

A THIRD Serrano Ham slicing training course is being planned at the Virgis Formadores academy in Berja following the success of the second.

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JUCAR Water Board should include another dam in flood defence plans near the River Gorgos, additionally providing crop irrigation, Javea Council has said.

THREE HUNDRED people attended the 523rd anniversary celebrations of the capture of Almeria City by the Catholic Monarchs.

A GROUP has been set up to demand that plans for the Sugar Museum go ahead at the site of the old sugar factory instead of the Innovation and Business Management Centre proposed more recently by the local Conservative Partido Popular party.

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Accident theory

CAMERAS have been installed at some San Vicente traffic lights to catch drivers ignoring red signs, but offending drivers photographed during initial tests will not be fined.

THE 41-year-old Adra man found dead in Adra port may have accidentally slipped off a boat and hit his head, a postmortem examination has ruled.

Not so happy BOAT OWNERS have complained that following removal of the public gantry at Denia’s Mollet d’Espanya marina during construction work they have had to pay to launch and beach boats.

Scaled down FOR the Mediterranean Corridor to become a reality, Spanish railways tracks will need to be modified from 1.668 metres to the narrower European 1.435-metre gauge.

Prison threat A MOROCCAN who stabbed his brother to death last January in Almeria City faces a possible eight-year prison term, according to the Almeria Public Prosecutor.

Wife sentenced A WIFE has been sentenced to six months in prison by an Almeria court for a €7,478 unpaid phone bill she registered in her estranged husband’s name.

Tasty crumbs TORROX celebrated the 31st edition of its ‘Crumbs Day’, which was attended by 30,000 people with a love for the traditional dish called ‘migas’, which is made with wheat flour, water, olive oil, garlic and salt.

Home read RINCON DE LA VICTORIA’S Antonio De Hilaria Public Municipal Library has launched the province’s first virtual readers’ club called Noctiluca, which uses the Facebook social network for members’ meetings.

What crisis? VELEZ-MALAGA COUNCIL’S 2013 budget amounts to €90,215,282. This is the highest-ever and comes as a result of a predicted increase in income earned from the municipal property tax (IBI).

Red Cross aid FOR a sixth consecutive year, Velez-Malaga Socialist Youngsters (Juventudes Socialistas) have donated 82 toys and 120 kilograms of food to the Red Cross Regional Assembly to help people in need.

MALLORCA

Lay-off halved AFTER 15 hours of negotiations between CBM and IB3 Radio and Television, the planned lay-off affecting 34 IB3 workers throughout the Balearic Islands was reduced to 16 staff.

Poor grades ONLY 1 per cent of tourism sector companies in Ibiza, 5 per cent in Mallorca, 8 per cent in Menorca and 14 per cent in Formentera have gained the SICTED quality certificate.

Lucky town THE National Lottery’s El Gordo prize left €90,000 in Es Mercadal, as 900 tickets each with a €100 reward were sold in the town.

Animal rescue A DISORIENTED one-year-old baby dolphin which ended up stranded on a Palma beach was rescued just before it was about to die.

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14.4 per cent fewer mortgages were granted in Spain in October this year than the same month last year, amounting to 19,105, according to the National Institute of Statistics.

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Vineyards need to box clever FORGET the Christmas cheer that festive sales annually bring to Spanish wine producers globally. National producers exporting to the UK may have to reassess their long-term marketing strategies following a report that shows just how price sensitive

British consumers are becoming. The traditional stigma against wine in a box or with a screw-top cap is lessening as UK tipplers decide that price is more important than a cork. As many as four in 10 wine users agreed that wine in a box or a pouch is equally as good quality as bottled wine. Just a quarter of wine users thought of boxed wine as inferior. Meanwhile, screw tops are even less of an issue for wine lovers, with just 17 per cent less-than-favourable re- claiming not to trust possession stock and screw cap quality wine. developers who have Chris Wisson, of glocal properties that literally media analysts Mintel, nobody wishes to buy,” said said: “Recent years Nick Stuart, a Marbella- have seen many wine based real estate company drinkers reappraising director. their perceptions and Stuart, of Spanish Hot use of wine in differing Properties, was also quoted formats and packaging as adding: “The Belgians, styles. Dutch, Russians and “Boxed wine has the Scandinavians are hot on added advantage of the Marbella as they realise wine keeping longer, that prices are at their allowing more flexible lowest and represent usage and encouraging incredible value for money.” moderate drinking.”

2013 hope for property firms WHILE real estate will remain a difficult business throughout 2013, some hopeful signs are being reported. Some firms on the Costa Blanca have in recent weeks reported encouraging sales, and now a firm has revealed it feels 2012 could be the last year for price falls in Marbella. “The only people reducing house prices on the Costa del Sol right now are the banks with their

Guilty secrets of office parties

PARTY TIME: But just beware of colleagues.

SIX out of 10 Spanish women say they have been unfaithful to their partners following a Christmas work or New Year party. In a recent study - not just reflecting on parties this festive season - but also in previous years, 57 per cent of men admitted seasonal infidelity, with 42 per cent blaming alcohol. When it came to the women, 84 per cent said their actions were due to alcohol. Also, 94 per cent of men and 98 per cent of women claimed to have fantasies about colleagues. While the figures will surprise many, it should be noted they were gathered from a website specialising in extra-marital relationships with more than 800,000 users in Spain and 16 million throughout the world.

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Ignore taxman’s cash demands at your peril Q. I HAVE seen several alarming adverts from Spanish tax consultants and others which state that the Spanish Tax Agency can now take money directly from the bank accounts of people who have not paid their taxes. I think this refers mainly to non-resident property owners and they refer to December 31 as a deadline. In my own small building I know several non-resident owners who say they have owned their property for years and have never paid any taxes at all. Can you clear this up? M O (Costa del Sol) A. YES, we can. First, You and the Hacienda, which is properly known as the Tax Agency, Law in Spain By David Searl can indeed take money from bank accounts. They have always been able to do this, but only after various notifications to pay, leading finally to the seizure and embargo of assets. There is no deadline of December 31, except that another year has passed. Nevertheless, we have a real situation here. These adverts refer to a series of letters which the Tax Agency is now sending out. There are three in the series. The first letter simply states that the recipient is a non-resident property owner and that there is no record of his paying the non-resident property owner’s tax. The second letter describes in detail the total tax owed, and the third letter offers a payment plan. If a non-resident property owner who has never filed a form 210, formerly 214, declaring for Non-Resident Property Owner’s Imputed Income Tax, receives the first letter, then they have been found out. They will receive the second letter, and the third letter. If all the letters are ignored, the Tax Agency will proceed to seize their assets. At the law office I work with, several owners have come in after receiving the first letter. Our advice is always to talk with the Tax Agency and pay what you owe, the sooner the better. 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.

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A truly festive fling for John Lewis! DEPARTMENT store John Lewis shrugged off the economic crisis with a record festive period, taking £157.8 million (€192 million) in the week up to Christmas, 26.5 per cent up on a year ago.

£££ BRITONS suffered the biggest fall in their finances in seven months in December with a third of respondents to a survey by Markit Household Finance saying their

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£££ BRITAIN moved up to sixth in the global economic league table during 2012, overtaking Brazil. The

value of the UK’s national output overtook that of Latin America’s biggest economy following a fall in the value of the Brazilian currency, the real, a study by the Centre for Economic and Business Research found.

£££ BIG companies paid £21 billion (€25.6 billion) in corporation tax in 2011/2012, down 21 per cent in 10 years.

Introspective Europe should look to rest of the world THE EU summit a few weeks ago focused mainly upon the structure and management of a banking financial regulator to control, in the first instance, the eurozone’s national banks. The aim is to form them into a single entity that would, in theory, mean that every eurozone bank Jim would, at least in Collins part, be responMONEY MARKET: UK Government looking to safeguard sible for the fiscal Costa Blanca City of London’s status as European financial hub. integrity of all. If, Would China have say, the Bank of France As a respected financial more demanding, requirefound itself moving into a correspondent puts it: “Mr ments of overseas achieved the supereconomy status it now danger zone, the Noyer appears to be more customers. if it had regulator would ensure concerned with underIn an article published enjoys that the entire eurozone mining the City of London in the Daily Telegraph on concentrated its efforts December 17, Professor towards developing only would act to protect it. than anything else.” A good idea perhaps, Clearly, urgent Klaus Schwab, Executive its home market? Of course not; and yet but one riddled with measures are required if Chairman of the World economists pitfalls. Germany, sus- the eurozone is to be Economic Forum, lauded European the ‘success’ of the euro, seem to be, even now, picious of anything that stabilised. the EU’s smells even faintly of There is growing stating that “it has promoting ‘debt mutualisation’ has evidence of economic provided major economic internal market, almost to exclusion of already expressed doubts, recovery in the USA, rewards, and increased the and this plan, raising China and even in Britain, trade within the eurozone everything else. The European problem Berlin’s hackles as it does, where car production and and the more tightly European lies of course in the drear appears to reek quite sales worldwide are up 15 integrated fact that the euro was, strongly. per cent on those of a financial markets.” It makes one wonder if and still is, a political Britain is already year ago, in contrast to threatening to veto the France, where both these experts ever bother project. It is said that entire project unless it Renault and Citroén have to see how other ‘nothing is so bad that political tinkering can’t economies are doing. includes inviolate clauses crashed 19 per cent. Would the USA have make it worse’, and yet, that will protect the City Both companies have of London’s status as made efforts to turn these become one of the richest unfortunately for the most powerful ordinary people of the EU, an independent European figures around, but having and financial hub, thus concentrated for so long nations in the world if it politicians continue to raising the blood-pressure on the European internal had closed its frontiers, fumble and ‘tweak’, of Christian Noyer, markets, they have failed leaving the separate attempting, more in hope Governor of the Banque to recognise the states to trade only with than expectation, to save the euro. de France. changing, and perhaps one another?

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www.euroweeklynews.com Here we are at the beginning of another year again, a time when many people reflect on the previous 12 months and look ahead to what they can improve over the coming year and beyond. Do you already have a considered, strategic wealth management plan in place? If not, this is a good time to stop and review your investments, pensions and tax planning to evaluate if they are ready for what 2013 may have to bring and, importantly, if they are designed with a long-term view to preserving your wealth and meeting your objectives. For the most effective results, and peace of mind that you have considered everything and have the most up to date information to hand, you should discuss your current financial planning, objectives and circumstances with a professional wealth manager like Blevins Franks which specialises in providing wealth management and tax planning advice to expatriates. Tax planning One of the key trends over recent years - and which is set to continue is tax rises. Taxpayers across Europe, including here in Spain, are paying more and more tax. Higher earners have been hit hardest, though most people are affected in one way or another. Are you sure that your assets are structured in the most tax efficient manner for Spain, and that your tax

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planning takes all the latest tax changes into account? You should ask a locally based tax planning specialist like Blevins Franks to review your current arrangements and establish if you can lower your tax liabilities on your savings and investments and protect your wealth from capital taxes where possible. At the same time you should consider what you can do to reduce the inheritance tax liabilities for your heirs, both in the UK and here in Spain. Many people intend to review their estate planning but never quite get round to it. Make 2013 the year when you get it sorted, to ensure you leave as much of your estate as possible to your heirs rather than the taxman. Probate can be a lengthy and complicated process, especially when you have assets in a few different countries. You may be able to make

life easier and cheaper for your heirs by using financial arrangements whereby the assets can be passed directly to your chosen beneficiaries. Your wealth manager should advise you on this. In tandem with tax rises, governments across Europe have been clamping down on tax evasion over recent years, and we will see much more of this over the coming years. Whether you are looking to lower your personal tax liabilities or those for your heirs, it is essential to only use arrangements that are fully compliant in your country of residence as well as, in the case of inheritances, where your heirs are based. Here in Spain the new reporting law comes into effect this year, and you have to declare all your overseas assets, from bank accounts to property, worth over ₏50,000 by 31st March. Failure to do so would incur very costly penalties. This is part of Spain’s latest efforts to recoup unpaid tax and prevent further tax evasion, and is one of the

measures included in its new anti-tax fraud law. Savings and investments Successful investment is about managing risk versus return and having a well thought out portfolio strategy specifically based on your personal circumstances, needs and objectives. Consider the following: Did you buy your current investments according to a strategic overall plan, or have you bought shares and funds here and there over the years? If the latter, it is time for an overall review. Your portfolio may be riskier than you realise, and riskier than it need be to meet your objectives. Are you confident that you have adequate diversification and the right balance between assets to reduce risk? Is your portfolio specifically targeted to your needs? For example, if you require income, do you own assets which produce a natural income so that you do not have to withdraw capital?

Have any of your circumstances changed over the last year or so? If so your portfolio may need adjusting accordingly. Has your portfolio been reviewed over the last 12 months to see if it needs re-balancing to remain in line with your risk profile? Re-balancing helps to control risk and tends to have a positive effect on portfolio performance. Finally, going back to tax planning, how tax efficient are your current investments? You will not want to lose any more of your income and gains to tax than you have to, but are your savings and investments tax efficient here in Spain? What matters are after tax returns. Ideally tax planning and investment planning should be tackled together. The two are inextricably linked and you want to find a wealth manager who can provide both investment expertise and tax expertise. Blevins Franks, for example, have specialised in providing integrated tax and wealth management to British expatriate for decades, and would review all your current financial planning, along with your needs and objectives, and recommend the best way forward for you for 2013 and beyond. 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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CORREOS plans to sell newspapers from its 2,300 offices throughout Spain. The Spanish post office network will sell papers, office equipment, stationery goods and computer equipment. The company has presented a plan which is to be completed within 1,500 days, and aims to increase the commercial capacity of its offices and make them the ‘best provider of physical and electronic communication services on the Spanish market’. The measures it plans include providing postal services at ‘competitive’ prices and promoting courier and online services. The president, Javier Cuesta, presented the project before the Ministry of Public Works and the Tax Ministry.

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Luxury sector on the rise THE Spanish luxury sector has ended 2012 with €4.79 billion in sales.

This is 15 per cent more than in 2011, when the sector sold 20 per cent more than the previous year

thanks to many products being sold internationally. The upward trend is expected to continue in 2013, with a further 15 per cent improvement. Forty per cent of the money made by Spanish luxury product companies is thanks to international sales. However, 55 per cent of tourists visiting Spain purchase international brands which can be acquired here at lower prices and many can also get them tax-free. Meanwhile, according to consultants Bain and Company, Spanish clients buy fewer products but of better quality. The favourite products are those related to food and beauty. Most luxury products are WINNING SMILES: Philip sold in Barcelona (32 per and Vanessa. cent) and Madrid (27 per cent), followed by Marbella, the cake to our exceptional Ibiza and Mallorca, year!” according to Luxury Spain.

Winning ways for PLC COSTA DEL SOL based PLC Advertising and Marketing Agency Managing Director Philip Langley proudly holds the Expatriate Agency of the Year Award he received at the Euro Weekly News (EWN) Annual Party held in Mijas. Also pictured is Senior Account Director Vanessa Alvarez. After being presented with the award by EWN Publishers Michel and Steven Euesden, Philip commented: “We work hard year round to meet clients’ objectives, which means much planning, a high level of creativity and true dedication, so to win this against such strong competition is the cherry on

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Amazon tops AMAZON has been voted the best US website for online shopping for the eighth year running.

Sales soar DAIMLER, the world’s biggest truck maker, saw global sales of its six brands - MercedesBenz, Fuso, Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, and BharatBenz - rise to 424,000 vehicles from January-November.

Ford invests FORD plans to invest more than $773 million (€583 million) on new equipment and updated facilities in six factories in the United States as part of a plan to invest $6.2 billion (€4.67 billion) in US plants by 2015.

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Hard work trying to buy local in a Chinese dominated world IN our house over the last month we set ourselves a challenge to try and buy Spanish, or European, if possible. Boy, has it been hard! First off we needed to buy a fan heater for the bathroom. Every model in our price range came from China. And in the end we couldn’t stand shivering in the shower any longer and settled on a Chinese heater. Next was a form of heating for the sittingroom. We wanted a gas heater and once again nearly every one was made in the People’s Republic of China. Only by chance on the way to the cashier did we spot a heater made in Italy. It was a little more expensive, but the delight of finding something made

Loose change A look at finance for females Jane Plunkett jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews. com

TOO EXPENSIVE: Locally made wooden toys to die for. in Europe was enough to make us buy it. Next were Christmas presents. My husband needed a leather messenger bag for his iPad and bits and bobs because he cycles. Lots of nice and reasonably priced bags are

available online, but what about in Spain? Not a chance! Numerous shops I entered could supply a bag, but at triple the cost of those online. Also, while the leather

was nice, for some reason the bags couldn’t be made with the same secure zipup inside pockets and quality lining. Not wanting to make it any easier for pickpockets, I was forced

to buy online, rather than locally. Then came the task of buying Christmas toys for all the kids in the family. The biggest problem is that anything made locally is much more expensive than what’s available online. A lovely toyshop near us sells beautiful, oldfashioned toys including quality picnic baskets for little girls and lovely, handmade wooden toys. They are to die for, but so are the prices. And while I would love to support this shop, I just can’t afford to. So once again the toys came from Amazon and after opening all the packages, guess what? Made in China! At least the food we ate over Christmas was locally sourced.

Seafood prices soared as Christmas neared THE price of seafood products rose sharply over the Christmas period. Products including eels, sea bream and oysters rose as much as 30 per cent, according to the User and Consumer Organisation, OCU. The report was based on prices at Alcampo, Carrefour, Eroski, Mercadona, municipal markets and other stores

in Madrid and Barcelona in November, early December and on December 21. It showed that to avoid high prices, products should ideally be purchased 15 days before the start of the Christmas period. Baby eels cost €1,660 per kilo in November, whereas by the end of December they had risen to €1,775, while sea

bream rose from €30.12 per kilo to €38.81 and oysters from €24.53 for a dozen to €31.48. Other fish, including bass and hake also rose considerably, as did suckling lamb, barnacles, langoustines, purple cabbage and pullets. The price of clams, beef, pineapple and Iberian ham fell over Christmas.

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Pay more MERCADONA will pay €0.01 per litre more to the 2,000 plus Spanish farmers who supply their stores with milk.

Bank deal BANCO SANTANDER has sold the Canalejas Complex where its headquarters were located in Madrid to the Villar Mir construction group for €215 million.

Salary rise THE Spanish Ministry of Employment has proposed increasing the minimum salary by 0.6 per cent in 2013 to €645.3.

Share surge STOCKS of Spain’s major cosmetic surgery companies, Corporacion Dermoestetica, surged by 16 per cent after announcing it was leaving the stock exchange.

Tourism up SPAIN received more than 55 million foreign tourists between January and November 2012, which was 2.9 per cent more than for the same period in 2011.

Financial crisis puts golf in a bunker... THE financial crisis is hitting Spanish golf hard, with the number of PGA professional tournaments plummeting to just the Spanish Open. In 2011, Spain hosted seven European Tour tournaments. SEAFOOD DISHES: Prices of fresh fish shot up.

But now in deep recession, putting up enough prize money to attract golf’s big names is an unaffordable luxury, said Javier Gervas, CEO of MatchGolf, which promoted the former Iberdrola and Castello European Tour events.

Tourist boards that once bankrolled tournaments and companies that provided sponsorship either no longer have the money to do so or do not want to be seen spending it on golf when Spaniards are so hard up, he added.

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ROUND - UP OF REGULAR AND OCCASIONAL TOPICS

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Driving to an unsure conclusion...

YET again I have been rejected. After my fantasy of a romantic Christmas Day liaison had been firmly dashed by Crispin, I excitedly asked him to put aside New Year’s Eve for just him and me. But he turned me down. While I accepted him spending Christmas with his parents,

COMMENT Splendid isolation

As I see it... Ana Jefferson-Smith takes an irreverent look at life as a singleton expat in Spain sharing the entire festive period with family seemed far-fetched seeing as from what I had

gathered recently he is a social butterfly throughout more normal times. If he was as committed to

‘us’ as I am, surely he would have made more effort to see me and spend time with me. Christmas and New Year have always been a time for loved ones... and in my book I wanted to be among his loved ones on New Year’s Eve, and not once more left on the touchline with

MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE EWN now printed on recycled newsprint

CATALUÑA President Artur Mas is obsessed with going ahead with his independence plans. If every Catalan shared this obsession he would have won the November regional elections with an overall majority. Instead he and the CiU party lost seats. There is a message here, but Mas either does not hear it or prefers to ignore it. Instead of heeding the electorate he is listening to a delirious inner voice.

A healthy attitude THE Constitutional Tribunal (TC) validated the Basque Region’s refusal to cancel illegal immigrants’ health cards. Humanitarian motives apart, assuring them of healthcare will help check the spread of the contagious and infectious diseases that immigrants often bring with them, said the TC. Health Minister Ana Mato does not see it this way and intends to appeal, demonstrating yet again that politicians only accept verdicts that they dictate themselves.

Island vanishes into thin air A SOUTH PACIFIC island, shown on marine charts and world maps as well as on Google Earth and Google Maps for at least a decade does not exist. Australian scientists went to inspect the supposedly sizeable strip of land midway between Australia and New Caledonia but found only ocean. *** CHINA’s rich are paying up to £200,000 (€245,000) for rare

JUST FANCY THAT... bottles of whisky at The Johnnie Walker House that has opened in Tiananmen Square in Beijing. *** AN American dental assistant - fired for threatening her boss’s marriage after his wife complained about his infatuation for her - has lost her discrimination lawsuit.

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PLANE engineers have been using sacks of potatoes as stand-ins for passengers while working to eliminate in-flight wireless signal weak spots as their water content and chemistry absorb and reflect radio wave signals much the same way as the human body does. TWO

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have been arrested for ‘borrowing’ a corpse and creating a fake woman in order to complete a $11,000 (€8,300) life insurance scam payout. *** RANDI ZUCKERBERG, the sister of Facebook co-founder Mark, has tripped up on the social network’s privacy settings, displaying a family photo showing Mark in a kitchen with family members to the public, and not as intended just for friends.

room only for his parents. Anyway, having sat alone at home on Christmas Day, to cheer myself up, I decided to go out with the girls on New Year’s Eve, many of them returning to the coast for the Christmas period, and many of whom I had partly neglected after Crispin first bounced into my life. I wanted to take my wandering mind off him and enjoy myself. That’s what New Year’s Eve is all about. So in true Marbella style, five of us donned our sparkliest frocks, skyscraper Louboutins, longest lashes, and drank Champagne. Some of my favourite moments have been spent with my girlfriends. There was the night we all watched British rap-star Tinie Tempah in a Puerto Banus club and then tried to sneak into his VIP area. And the countless hours gossiping about our latest male encounters, giggling about our conquests. Plus, of course, the hopping from Louis Vuitton to Dior, and from Hermes to D&G, overladen with shopping bags filled with the latest styles and planning when next to show them off. Meeting Crispin was another highlight, although New Year’s Eve wasn’t the time to reflect on that. Instead as the celebrations wore on, we all drunkenly stumbled the night away, until the final destination brought a sense of familiarity over me. For there, in the car park, was Crispin’s Porsche. If he was supposedly spending the evening with his family, why was his car in Puerto Banus? My heart raced as I sheepishly entered the discotheque, unsure of what I would encounter. Limited space means... more anon.

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Expat associations share their padron experience THE EURO WEEKLY NEWS has contacted some of the many expatriates’ associations in Spain, in order to know first-hand their opinions and experiences about the municipal register (padron). Since most of those who replied are established residents in Spain, we expect their thoughts will be of great help for newcomers. 1) What is your personal experience with the padron? It is very easy to register with the padron in Coin. There was some confusion as to whether you had to re-register every now and then. We have since found out that it is done every two years; or if you move or if you need to make some major purchase such as a house or car. It is a matter of taking your passport, house deeds if you have them and residence certificate and all is completed in the town hall’s front office, generally in a matter of minutes.

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- Jo Taylor, Chairman, The Royal British Legion, Coin (Malaga) 2) Why did you register? A weekly focus aimed We had made every effort to at keeping expatriate readers become as ‘legal’ as possible once informed on various aspects of we had decided to live here in Life in Spain Spain. Registration was a simple process. By Raul Candela - Michael Rushbrook, The Royal British Legion, El Campello (Alicante) Civic duty. It enables the town hall to qualify for more money for local services. - Richard Rogers, Public Relations Officer, The Royal British Legion, Marbella (Malaga)

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JUST because Santa has been it doesn’t mean there are no toys left to buy. The Spanish traditionally give gifts on Three Kings Day (Epiphany), so most Spanish families will be gathering together on Sunday. Although the first rule for any good present-buyer is to sort it out in advance, some of us still have a nephew or a cousin for whom we still have to buy a last minute present. So, what to buy? In Alicante, there is the Toy Technological Institute (AIJU), a non-governmental foundation that has given expert guidance on toys since 1985. It runs tests on toys before they are marketed by their manufacturers to make sure they meet all safety measures required by EU laws. AIJU’s staff includes experts on child education and psychology.

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A rough guide for toy buyers:

PLAYTIME: Enjoy the look on his face. During the year more than 15,000 children visit its headquarters to have a day-long play. Also, more than 7,000 volunteer families co-operate with the institute. The AIJU publishes a free annual guide reporting on a wide selection of toys, 140 this year. All of them have passed their quality and safety tests, many manufactured by Spanish companies.

QUESTION: MY wife and I obtained a padron certificate each for residence purposes in November 2010. We had registered with the padron when we purchased our property in October 2005 using our NIE. Do we require to

THE following 10 tips are based on suggestions by the Spanish toy store chain Imaginarium. 1. Buy the toy as soon as possible. Otherwise, the toy you thought of may be sold out. 2. Make a list. It helps with planning expenses and making sure everyone is remembered. 3. Buy quality and safety. Look for quality seals and recommended ages on the box. 4. Go with the child, if possible. It is the best way to get what they want. 5. Look for Special Discount days. Ask the store staff if any sales are coming up. 6. Tell the rest of the family which toy you bought. It avoids repetition. 7. Buy online. It can save a lot of time. But check delivery is not too slow. 8. Buy educational toys. 9. Keep the receipt and check the store is able to replace the toy or refund the money. 10. Ask for advice. Staff at the toy stores can help you decide.

The AIJU also carries out extensive market research to find out the main trends. Children like toys they can play with anywhere; they also like unexpected features to surprise them. Toys based on technology gadgets are popular. Handicrafts and toys like doctor kits, sewing, cooking, and DIY are also in fashion.

Read AIJU 2013 guide at: www.guiadeljuguete.com.

re-register and if so at what period of time? ANSWER: You may indeed need to confirm your registration. Our advice is that you get in touch with your town hall’s padron office or foreign residents department to confirm that. As for the period of time, confirmation is

GOOD ADVICE: The Royal British Legion is one of the expat associations encouraging foreigners to sign on the padron. 3) How has it helped you being in the ‘padron’? By being able to vote. - Frederick Wallis, Vice-president of the International Theatre Studio, San Pedro de Alcantara (Malaga) Provides eligibility for: healthcare, car purchase, transfer of English to Spanish driving licences, establishing ‘domestic’ and ‘fiscal’ residency, registering for town hall Spanish language lessons, membership of our association, Imserso (Spanish Government subsidised holidays). - Michael and Penelope Elliott, Pensioners Association, Los Montesinos (Alicante) I can cast my vote at certain elections, I have access to a doctor when I need to and if we have wildfires, there are firemen to help us. I am also ensuring my future – as should my health deteriorate and I need help – being on the padron ensures that I can at least apply. - Margery Taylor, Chairman, The Royal British Legion, Mijas (Malaga) 4) Where did you get the information about the ‘padron’ from? The original information came from the town hall but we are glad to see that the Euro Weekly is promoting the padron. - Mary Le Corney, District Secretary The Royal British Legion, Torremolinos (Malaga) Our information comes in the main from the media, such as the Euro Weekly. - Ken Davis, Chairman, The Royal British Legion, Zurgena (Almeria) 5) Does your association co-operate in any way to promote the ‘padron’ among foreign residents? How? We give frequent reminders to our members to ensure they and their neighbours are registered on the padron, as this enables the local council to obtain maximum benefits from central and regional government as well as to make purchases or register for a SIP card. - Helen Tudor, Secretary Neighbourhood Watch, Vecinos Cooperando, Rojales (Alicante) We at the RBL strongly recommend that all should register themselves on their local padron and have given the reasons why. I would like to say there are still many expats who have been here for many years and still not registered. - Bill Raford, The Royal British Legion, Algarrobo Costa (Malaga) done every five years if you are EU residents and registered with your Certificate of Residence. But if you are non-EU residents, then it is every two years. For EU non-residents who used their passport, it is also two years.

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DESPITE obtaining €60 million for water-treatment plants the Andalucian Government has yet to start building them. The regional government receives €1 from every water bill for improving water-treatment, but the province is still waiting for two new plants, complains

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Kicking up a stink Malaga City Council. One is scheduled for MalagaNorth and will deal with wastewater disposal in the lower Guadalhorce area.

INFLATION-BUSTING: Renfe rail fares.

Train fares set to rise again NATIONAL rail network Renfe has proposed a second inflation-busting price hike in six months for suburban trains. The price of a ticket rose by between 10 and 12.7 per cent in May last year. Midweek (€2.95) and weekend (€3) singles between Malaga and Fuengirola were then set at €3.40. Cheap day returns were also eliminated and

charged as two singles. Now Renfe wants a further 6 per cent increase that doubles the current 2.9 per cent inflation rate. Although of only small consolation for train users, the government has not yet set a date for the new prices. But when they do come into effect a single between Fuengirola and Malaga will go up by 20 cents to €3.60.

Dangerous gas delivery man A MAN in Sevilla Province could be fined more than €50,000 for delivering butane gas from a vehicle which should not have

Job fee A PRIVATE school in Granada reportedly charges €190 for a job interview. The Maria Nebrera Teaching Company is looking for 90 staff, but aspiring candidates must pay €190 into an account to be considered for any of the positions.

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been on the road. The Bolivian man did not have a contract with the gas company nor did he have a permit to handle dangerous goods like gas bottles. The vehicle he was using had been officially taken off the road and consequently it had not passed its MOT and was not insured. Some of the tyres were almost bald. He was stopped at a Guardia Civil routine checkpoint between Coria del Rio and Palomares when he was carrying 78 gas bottles.

A second plant is planned for Cortijuelo. Calling for a starting date on work to be set, the city council has also

demanded that the regional government negotiates with local town halls their role in building and financing the installations.

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Airport helper far from being a lady MY wife and I recently had to meet elderly neighbours returning to Spain from the UK. Due to the husband’s difficulty in walking distances, he requested airport wheelchair assistance when booking his flight. The couple were last off the plane, by which time an airport employee was waiting impatiently with a wheelchair. Once the man sat in the wheelchair he was quickly whisked away, with his wife, also in her 70s, left with both her husband’s and her own hand luggage to manage. She soon lost sight of them and was left to guess where they had gone. By the time she caught up, the wheelchair helper was hassling my wife and I to find out where we were parked, saying: “My shift finished three minutes ago. I want to get home.” She seemed determined to make us feel guilty, and while en route to our vehicle continued to make rude and snide comments. N J, Mijas Costa (Malaga)

Ungodly change! EACH year I make an effort to go to church with my wife at Easter and Christmas. After checking on the Christmas Day service at La Cala Church and noting in advance outside on a board on December 22nd that the service was scheduled for 1pm, we arrived at around 12.45pm for the service, but discovered the church was locked. On re-checking the notice board, it was evident the original timing of 1pm had been crossed out and changed to noon. Instead, the 1pm service was indicated as being at Calahonda, and while we had a car and managed to re-route, not all churchgoers would have been in the same position. Also, from the number of people arriving at the Calahonda service midway through, I suspect many others found themselves scrabbling around. Xmas Worshipper, El Faro (Malaga)

Snapped! By John Seymour of Marbella (Malaga)

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3 - 9 January 2013 Costa del Sol I was operated on at the Hospital Costa del Sol (Marbella) where I was the recipient of a new knee. I can only say the treatment I received and am still receiving by way of follow-up has been fantastic. Maybe it is a language problem as a large number of English people have no Spanish. I am by no means fluent but every single person I have seen has been helpful and efficient. Elizabeth Church, Estepona (Malaga)

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“Christmas morning I went for a walk at the Refugio de Juanar above Marbella. I took this snap. Shame I didn’t wait longer as the sun came out just as I got back home!”

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Religious woe I MAKE a point of lighting a candle in church over Christmas. Imagine my disappointment when, on a visit to Malaga two days beforehand, I was barred from entering the cathedral unless I paid the full tour entrance fee. Having toured the cathedral in the summer - a very impressive building - I had only a desire to enter, light a candle, and briefly pray, but an official said this was not possible. Entrance was only for visitors who paid the full price of a ticket. M Haddon,Torremolinos (Malaga)

Help yourself WE all have a duty to look after ourselves and it is naive to put blame on the medical profession when things go wrong, (Letters Issue 1433). If a person spends years over-

indulging with the wrong food and drink, and sits for hours every day, the body is bound to start breaking down somewhere. Knee joints, vertebrae, shoulders, they all need to be kept moving and, apart from housework, walking is one of the best exercises a person can do. S P Kelly, Los Gallardos (Almeria)

Rubbish issue I FEEL that as a boat owner I must comment on your article (Rubbish washed up at Javea, Issue 1433 EWN Costa Blanca North). I have always found that boaters are amongst the most environmentally-conscious people as we get troubled enough by fouled propellers and blocked water intakes without adding to the problem. Tidal streams and winds bring ashore rubbish that is discarded worldwide by the general public. Plastic is the world’s biggest offender; an island of rubbish known as the ‘Great Pacific Garbage Patch’ more than three miles deep and six times the size of England is already established in the Pacific Ocean. Ted Milsom (by email)

Hospital thanks IN reply to the letter (Issue 1433) about healthcare problems. In June

RE UK winter fuel payments (Issue 1432), not every pensioner lives in Malaga. I personally have lived several places in Spain and love it all, but believe me it is very, very cold in winter North of Granada. I worked from the age of 14 to 62 and paid for my pension, such as it is. If the powers-that-be paid a decent pension then they wouldn’t have to give a winter allowance. No matter where I choose to live, I am entitled to the pension I paid for. Jean Ray, Turre (Almeria)

Cash raised AS we start a new year I would like to update readers as to what ‘HELP’ achieved in 2012. We have bought 1,800 litres of milk which is being distributed to 60 needy families in Almoradi (Vega Baja, Alicante). And 35 San Miguel families are being given a box of fruit and vegetables, a box of toiletries and washing products, a box of dry goods and meat or fish vouchers. We have also contributed half the cost of school books to Almoradi and San Miguel underprivileged children and made a donation of equipment to ‘Reach Out’ charity in Torrevieja. On top of that more than €500 was raised from a raffle and donations at a recent event at Portico Mar with thanks to many for their donations to the raffle and all the participants and volunteers. Ron (President) HELP Vega Baja (Alicante)

Editor’s note: HELP is a charity that gives assistance on a wide range of subjects from paperwork to hospital visits in the Costa Blanca area around Torrevieja.

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Sad cults get it wrong again and again demise of the planet (and I’ve bought a ticket for El Gordo. There’s optimism for you!). Hundreds of thousands across the world will have woken up in the morning, firmly convinced it would be their last day on earth. Is that depressing or what? Actually I don’t find it all that funny. These cults often have truly disastrous ends. Among others, Wacko, Hale Bopp and the Jones cults resulted in mass murder and suicides. How do vast numbers of the human race allow themselves to become brainwashed by these people, who seem to pluck

Resolutions go digital

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT some strange idea out of thin air and turn it into a belief that makes people often hand over all their worldly possessions and blindly follow them, often literally to the death? I wish I knew. I’d love to be able to spin a story that made people delighted to give me all their readies. Don’t worry, I’m working on it. I’ve actually had some strange premonitions about

LOONY: Doomsday merchants.

the next leap year. Who better to save you all from disaster than yours truly in my namesake year? All donations and worldly goods gratefully received. Get ready for the deluge, chaps! Dream on, Leapy. Hopefully, you’re all perusing this in the relative safety of a planet still in one piece. Let’s hope this year is a better one for all. Somehow I’m afraid I doubt it. Never mind.

Positive thinking is what we need. Feel secure in the knowledge that a whole new bunch of X Factor contestants are out there just waiting to entertain you. Makes it all seem worthwhile. Amazin’, ennit?

Happy New Year to all Keep the Faith Love Leapy Leapylee2002@gmail.com

NEARLY half of New Year’s resolutions are about setting healthrelated goals, and there are plenty of apps to help people achieve them. iPhone applications ‘5K Runner’ helps people to run five kilometres comfortably in eight weeks, and ‘Fooducate’ helps shoppers make healthier purchases by scanning barcodes and getting an insight into how healthy the product is.

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T the time of writing, thousands of people will be wondering why I’m even bothering! I know, I know, so what’s new about that? Cheeky! I’m actually talking about the people who believe the world will come to an end tomorrow. Due to the yuletide holidays all column scribblers need to present their copy at an earlier date. This means tomorrow will be December 21, the day literally hundreds of thousands of supposedly sane human beings will tuck their heads between their legs and kiss the world goodbye. If you’re reading this, of course, then yet another loony load of sad idiots will all be wondering what actually didn’t hit them? (If you’re not…!) Seriously, what is wrong with these people? This latest bunch are the believers of the Mayan calendar, which has been in existence for thousands of years and goes out of print permanently tomorrow, presumably along with the

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Dating flop A MASS dating event South Korea’s ‘Battle of the Singles’ - organised on Facebook fizzled out with thousands of lovelorn men turning up, but very few women. More than 36,000 people signed up.

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5:10am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. 10:15am Wanted Down Under 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Saints and Scroungers 12:45pm Cowboy Trap 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 The Two Ronnies Sketchbook 3:45pm Escape to the Country Series in which prospective buyers are helped to find their dream home in the country.

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7:00am Pingu 7:05am Timmy Time Stop-frame animation series about the adventures of a lamb at nursery school. 7:15am Rastamouse 7:30am The Large Family 7:40am Andy's Wild Adventures 8:00am Naomi's Nightmares of Nature 8:30am Four O'Clock Club 9:00am M.I. High 9:30am Hero Squad 10:00am The Sword in the Stone 11:15am Coast 11:45am The Great British Bake Off 12:45pm The Great British Bake Off 1:45pm Great British Food Revival 2:15pm The Weakest Link 3:15pm Inside Claridge's

5:55am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service. 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning Presented by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. 12:25pm ITV News The latest headlines from around the world. Followed by a local weather forecast. 12:30pm This Morning Presented by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather The latest headlines from around the world. 3:00pm Dinner Date Daters try to find romance as they enjoy three meals, cooked for them by three blind dates.

4:25am Destination Moon 6:05am Deal or No Deal 7:00am The Hoobs 7:25am The Hoobs Nothing makes a Hoob laugh like a hoobledangler. 7:55am Will and Grace 8:20am According to Jim Andy starts dating Ruby's piano teacher. 8:45am Everybody Loves Raymond Ray buys Debra an elaborate Christmas present so that she will let him go on a golfing weekend. 9:15am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:50am Frasier 10:20am Frasier 10:50am The Big Bang Theory 11:20am The Big Bang Theory 11:50am The Simpsons 12:20pm The Simpsons 12:50pm The Last Mimzy 2:40pm Von Ryan's Express

7:20am Jelly Jamm 7:35am Peppa Pig 7:40am Olive the Ostrich 7:45am Little Princess 8:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 8:10am The Mr Men Show 8:25am Thomas and Friends 8:35am Noddy in Toyland 8:50am Fifi and the Flowertots 9:00am Peppa Pig 9:10am Peppa Pig 9:20am Roary the Racing Car 9:35am Bananas in Pyjamas 9:50am Tickety Toc 10:05am Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 10:10am Castle Farm 10:25am Mist: Sheepdog Tales 10:40am Looney Tunes 10:50am Meerkat Manor 11:20am Emergency Bikers 12:25pm CSI: Miami 1:25pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:30pm The Mentalist 2:25pm Meals in Moments 2:35pm Jane Doe: Ties That Bind

4:45pm Perfection Nick Knowles hosts the general knowledge quiz show. 5:30pm Flog It! Antiques series. 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team, followed by weather. 7:30pm BBC London News The latest news, sport and weather from London. 8:00pm Celebrity Mastermind 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Waterloo Road School-based drama. 10:00pm DIY SOS The Big Build Home renovation series. 11:00pm BBC News at Ten The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide. 11:25pm BBC London News The latest news, sport and weather from London. 11:35pm Summer in Blackpool

4:20pm Confessions of a Shopaholic Romantic comedy. 6:00pm Great Continental Railway Journeys 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm University Challenge It is the last of the semi-final matches in the University Challenge Christmas quiz. 8:00pm Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight 9:00pm Nature's Weirdest Events Documentary series exploring bizarre and extraordinary natural events on the planet. 10:00pm Queen Victoria's Children Princes will be Princes... In a 60-year family saga this three-part series explores the reign of Queen Victoria through her personal relationships with her husband and her nine children. The series uses a wealth of written material and photos left by Victoria, Albert and their children, including letters, diaries, memoirs and journals, to bring the subject and characters to life. This final episode focuses on Victoria's relationship with her sons and how, after Albert's death, they struggled to live up to his model of purity. 11:00pm Mrs Brown Dramatisation of one of history's most unusual love stories.

4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase Quiz show hosted by Bradley Walsh. 7:00pm London Tonight 7:30pm ITV News and Weather The latest headlines from around the world. Followed by a national weather forecast. 8:00pm Emmerdale Rachel and Rishi worry that Jai is struggling to cope with not seeing Archie. 8:30pm Tonight 9:00pm Emmerdale Charity's hand is forced when an argument between Jai and Rishi explodes. 9:30pm Nursing the Nation 10:00pm Trouble Abroad 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather The latest headlines from around the world. 11:35pm Gary Barlow and Friends Gary Barlow is joined by some superstar friends including Peter Kay, James Corden, Mark Owen, JLS and Nicole Scherzinger for a musical spectacular at the Manchester Apollo.

5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm Location, Location, Location 10:00pm The Restoration Man 11:00pm Millionaire Boy Racers

4:15pm Out of the Woods 6:00pm 5 News at 5 National and international news. 6:30pm Emergency Bikers Action-packed documentary series following the work of emergency bike crews. 7:30pm 5 News at 5 National and international news. 8:00pm Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers Observational documentary series. 9:00pm Great Northern Cookbook 10:00pm Celebrity Big Brother

12:35am Have I Got a Bit More News for You An extended compilation of the popular news quiz, looking back at the big news of 2012. 1:20am Skiing Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 1:25am Natural World 2:25am Countryfile 3:25am Antiques Roadshow 4:25am Great British Food Revival Cookery series where chefs and foodies champion British produce. 5:25am BBC News

12:40am I'm a Pop Star! In the final part of the series it's all about the solo artists as we delve into the psyche of the men and women who go it alone. What drives them into pop single combat... braving the baying hordes armed with just a microphone, some songs and an unquenchable belief that what they have got to say is worth hearing? 1:40am Hebburn 2:10am Twenty Twelve Comedy series. 2:40am BBC News

12:50am The Golden Rules of TV 1:10am Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly. 4:00am Tonight 4:25am Pushing Daisies 5:10am ITV Nightscreen Textbased information service.

4.00pm - midnight

BBC3 8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes 8:10pm Kung Fu Panda Holiday Animated family film. Po is asked to host the annual winter holiday feast for the kung fu masters. 8:35pm Monsters vs Aliens 10:00pm Bad Education 10:30pm Bad Education 11:00pm Bad Education 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy Animated comedy series about family life. 12:45am American Dad! 1:10am American Dad! Animated series about family man Stan Smith, who works for the CIA. 1:30am Russell Howard's Good News 2:00am The Revolution Will be Televised 2:30am The Revolution Will be Televised 3:00am Bad Education 3:30am Bad Education 4:00am Bad Education 4:30am Him and Her

BBC4 8:00pm BBC World News The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Britain on Film 9:00pm Operation Mincemeat For more than 60 years, the real story behind Operation Mincemeat has been shrouded in secrecy. 10:00pm Defiance Thriller based on a true story. 12:05am Survivor Stories 1:05am The Treasures of Ancient Rome 2:05am Sex and Sensibility: The Allure of Art Nouveau 3:00am Sonny Rollins 4:00am Arena: Sonny Rollins '74: Rescued!

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4:15pm Out of the Woods

Edward Asner. Jason London. 12:05am The 15Stone Babies 1:05am Catfish 2:45am Frankenstein: A Modern Myth 3:40am When Hell Freezes 5:00am Time Team 5:55am Deal or No Deal

12:00am Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:00am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel. 4:55am House Doctor Home improvement series. 5:20am Divine Designs Paul Binski examines some of Britain's most fascinating religious artworks and artefacts. 5:45am Michaela's Wild Challenge

Satellite channels SKY1 5:10am Don't Forget the Lyrics 6:05am Don't Forget the Lyrics 7:00am A League of Their Own 7:30am A League of Their Own 8:00am The Middle 8:30am The Middle 9:00am The Middle 9:30am The Middle 10:00am Terra Nova 11:00am Terra Nova 12:00pm Terra Nova 1:00pm Glee 2:00pm Glee 3:00pm Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew 4:00pm The Middle 4:30pm The Middle 5:00pm The Middle 5:30pm The Middle 6:00pm Futurama 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Modern Family 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm A League of Their Own 10:00pm An Idiot Abroad 11:00pm A League of Their Own

12:00am Cop Squad 1:00am Cop Squad 2:00am Brit Cops - Frontline Crime 2:55am Road Wars 3:45am Road Wars

SKY MOVIES COMEDY 5:45am Dunston Checks In 7:15am House Arrest 9:05am Wild Hogs 10:50am The Big Year 12:30pm Little Fockers 2:10pm 30 Minutes or Less 3:35pm Love and Other Drugs

Cowboys and Aliens 35mm Special 7:00am The Age of Innocence 9:20am A Little Bit of Heaven 11:10am Anonymous 1:20pm Like Dandelion Dust 3:05pm The Tempest 5:00pm The Terminal 7:10pm A Little Bit of Heaven 9:00pm Anonymous 11:15pm Just Go with it 1:15am Purple Rain 3:15am Boys Don't Cry 5:20am The Tempest

5:30pm Wild Hogs 7:15pm The Big Year 9:00pm Little Fockers 10:45pm 30 Minutes or Less

SKY MOVIES ACTION

12:10am Love and Other Drugs 2:05am White Men Can't Jump 4:00am Cedar Rapids 5:30am Prom

4:20am Ironclad 6:25am Spy Kids 8:00am Sanctum 10:00am Hanna 12:00pm Real Steel 2:10pm Safe House

SKY MOVIES DRAMA 4:30am Casino Jack 6:30am

4:10pm Haywire 5:50pm Twister 7:50pm Real Steel 10:00pm Safe House

12:00am Haywire 1:45am Rambo III 3:35am Money Train 5:35am In the Line of Duty: Smoke Jumpers

TCM 6:00am Twelve O'clock High 8:20am The High Chaparral 9:25am The High Chaparral 10:30am The Magic Sword 12:05pm The Man From Snowy River 1:50pm The High Chaparral 2:55pm The High Chaparral 4:00pm Kings of the Sun 6:05pm The Big Lift 8:25pm Riot in Cell Block 11 10:00pm U.S. Marshals 12:25am A Show of Force 2:15am City Heat 3:50am U.S. Marshals

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BBC2

5:25am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Wanted Down Under 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Saints and Scroungers 12:45pm Cowboy Trap 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 The Two Ronnies Sketchbook 3:45pm Escape to the Country

4.00pm - midnight 4:45pm Perfection 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News The latest news, sport and weather from London. 8:00pm Celebrity Mastermind 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Room 101 10:00pm EastEnders 10:30pm Live at the Apollo 11:00pm BBC News at Ten The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide. 11:25pm BBC London News The latest news, sport and weather from London. 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show The award-winning host continues his unique chat show.

ITV

Channel 4

Channel 5

7:00am Pingu 7:05am Timmy Time 7:15am Rastamouse 7:30am The Large Family 7:40am Andy's Wild Adventures 8:00am Naomi's Nightmares of Nature 8:30am Four O'Clock Club 9:00am M.I. High 9:30am Hero Squad 10:00am The Magic Roundabout 11:15am Coast 11:45am The Great British Bake Off 12:45pm The Great British Bake Off 1:45pm Great British Food Revival 2:15pm The Weakest Link 3:15pm Inside Claridge's

5:10am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service. 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 The latest headlines from around the world. 3:00pm Dinner Date Dating show with a twist.

5:55am Deal or No Deal 6:50am Sali Mali 6:55am The Hoobs There's some surprising news from Hubba Hubba. 7:20am The Hoobs Groove wants someone to keep him company while he's out collecting. 7:50am Will and Grace 8:15am According to Jim 8:40am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:40am Frasier 10:15am Frasier 10:45am The Big Bang Theory 11:15am The Big Bang Theory 11:45am The Simpsons 12:15pm The Simpsons 12:45pm Cocoon: The Return 3:00pm Calamity Jane

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 Noddy in Toyland 8:55am Fifi and the Flowertots 9:10am Peppa Pig 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:25am Roary the Racing Car 9:40am Bananas in Pyjamas 9:55am Tickety Toc 10:10am Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 10:15am Mist: Sheepdog Tales 10:45am Meerkat Manor 11:15am Emergency Bikers 12:20pm Celebrity Big Brother 2:15pm 5 News 2:25pm Tornado Warning

4:15pm Jason and the Argonauts 6:00pm Great Continental Railway Journeys 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm University Challenge 8:00pm Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight 9:00pm Timewatch 9:50pm The Young Victoria Period drama from Downton Abbey writer Julian Fellowes. 11:30pm QI Quiz show.

4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase Quiz show hosted by Bradley Walsh. 7:00pm London Tonight 7:30pm ITV News and Weather The latest headlines from around the world. Followed by a national weather forecast. 8:00pm Emmerdale Jai tries covering the truth, but Charity is unconvinced and insists they stay apart. 8:30pm Coronation Street Lewis lays his cards on the table. Will Tommy take the flack for Tyrone's mistake? 9:00pm Wild Britain with Ray Mears Brand new series with Ray Mears as he continues to celebrate Britain's landscape and its wildlife. 9:30pm Coronation Street Will Gail follow her head or her heart? Leanne is determined to win back Nick's affections. 10:00pm Benidorm 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm The Island Futuristic thriller about a seemingly Utopian containment facility in the mid-21st century.

5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:25pm 4thought.tv 8:30pm The Channel 4 Mash Up The Channel 4 Mash Up returns for a night of show-swapping fun with our favourite Channel 4 stars. 8:35pm The Million Pound Chatty Man Drop 8:55pm Come Dine with Me Comedy Mash Up 9:30pm Made in Chelsea 9:55pm The Million Pound Chatty Man Drop 10:15pm Chatty Man Mash Up 10:35pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Deal or No Deal 11:40pm The Million Pound Chatty Man Drop

4:10pm Frozen Impact Dan Blanchard races against time to retrieve a liver, donated to his son, from a plane crash. 6:00pm 5 News at 5 National and international news. 6:30pm Emergency Bikers Action-packed documentary series following the work of emergency bike crews. 7:30pm 5 News National and international news. 8:00pm Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers Observational documentary series. 9:00pm Ice Road Truckers 10:00pm Celebrity Big Brother Catch up with the latest events inside the Celebrity Big Brother house. 11:00pm Celebrity Big Brother Catch up with the latest goings on inside the house. 11:30pm Celebrity Wedding Planner: Eastenders Special

2:00am Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly. 4:00am Must Love Dogs Romantic comedy. 5:40am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

12:05am Come Dine with Me Comedy Mash Up 12:35am Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2:35am The Fly 4:15am The Silent City 4:25am St. Elsewhere 5:15am Smallville Drama series following the teenage years of the future Superman, Clark Kent.

12:30am Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:00am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel. 4:50am Motorsport Mundial A look at the latest motoring action from around the world. 5:20am Divine Designs Paul Binski presents the series examining Britain's religious art. 5:45am Michaela's Wild Challenge

Charley Boorman. 12:20am I Love You, Man 2:00am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:05am Room on the Broom 2:35am Who Do You Think You Are? 3:35am Great British Food Revival Over recent years, the UK has lost three quarters of its runner bean fields. 4:35am BBC News

BBC3 8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes 8:05pm Room on the Broom 8:30pm Bolt 10:00pm Cuckoo Comedy series in which a daughter returns from her gap year with an American husband in tow. 10:30pm Cuckoo 11:00pm Cuckoo 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am EastEnders 12:30am Family Guy 12:55am Family Guy 1:15am American Dad! 1:40am American Dad! 2:00am Russell Howard's Good News 2:30am Cuckoo 3:00am Cuckoo 3:30am Cuckoo 4:00am Live at the Electric 4:30am Him and Her

BBC2 2:50am - The Emerald Forest 12:00am The Review Show 12:45am Jools Holland: My Life in Music 1:45am Hebburn It is wedding day in Hebburn. 2:15am Twenty Twelve 2:50am The Emerald Forest

BBC4 8:00pm BBC World News The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Robin Gibb's Titanic Requiem 9:45pm Sounds of The Seventies Solos Vintage rock, pop and soul performances from the BBC archives. 9:50pm Sounds of the Seventies Glamour with a seventies subversive quality in this selection from the BBC's back pages. 10:00pm Top of the Pops 10:50pm Top of the Pops 11:50pm Queen Live in Budapest 1:20am Top of the Pops In 1978, Top of the Pops began to turn the credibility corner. 2:10am Top of the Pops 3:10am Robin Gibb's Titanic Requiem 4:25am Robin Gibb: Me and My Songs, a Tribute

Satellite channels SKY1 5:10am Don't Forget the Lyrics 6:05am Don't Forget the Lyrics 7:00am A League of Their Own 7:30am A League of Their Own 8:00am The Middle 8:30am The Middle 9:00am The Middle 9:30am The Middle 10:00am Terra Nova 11:00am Terra Nova 12:00pm Terra Nova 1:00pm Glee 2:00pm Glee 3:00pm Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew 4:00pm The Middle 4:30pm The Middle 5:00pm The Middle 5:30pm The Middle 6:00pm Futurama 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Modern Family 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm A League of Their Own 10:00pm An Idiot Abroad 11:00pm Stella

12:00am Cop Squad 1:00am Cop Squad 2:00am Brit Cops - Frontline Crime 2:55am Road Wars 3:45am Road Wars 4:45am Crash Test Dummies

SKY MOVIES COMEDY 5:30am Prom 7:15am American Pie 8:55am Bad Teacher 10:35am Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 12:15pm The 40 Year Old Virgin 2:15pm American Pie 2 4:00pm National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 5:40pm Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 7:20pm Bad Teacher 9:00pm The 40 Year Old Virgin 11:00pm American Pie 12:40am American Pie 2 2:25am 41 Year-Old Virgin Who 3:50am How Do You Know 5:50am Win a Date with Tad Hamilton

SKY MOVIES DRAMA 5:20am The Tempest 7:15am Cupid, Inc 8:45am Moneyball 11:05am Burlesque 1:10pm I Don't Know How She Does it 2:50pm Rabbit Hole 4:30pm The Stepford Wives 6:10pm The Hobbit 6:40pm Albatross 8:15pm Red Riding Hood 10:00pm I Don't Know How She Does it 11:35pm Moneyball 1:50am Against the Ropes 3:50am Permanent Record 5:30am Cupid, Inc

SKY MOVIES ACTION 5:35am In the Line of Duty: Smoke Jumpers 7:20am The Warrior's Way 9:05am Flight of the Phoenix

11:00am Super 8 12:55pm Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol 3:10pm Colombiana 5:00pm Collateral Damage 7:00pm Super 8 9:00pm Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol 11:15pm Collateral Damage 1:10am Colombiana 3:00am Kiss of the Dragon

TCM 10:20am Kings of the Sun 12:20pm Rider on a Dead Horse 1:50pm The High Chaparral 2:55pm The High Chaparral 4:00pm Sinbad of the Seven Seas 5:50pm Ben-Hur 10:00pm Band of Brothersmore) 11:25pm Band of Brothers 12:35am We Stand Alone Together: The Men of Easy Company

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BBC2

4:35am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Baking Made Easy 1:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news from the BBC. 1:10pm BBC London News The latest news, sport and weather from London. 1:15pm Football Focus 2:00pm Athletics 3:30pm Darts

4.00pm - midnight

BBC1

5:30pm Final Score 6:10pm BBC News The latest national and international news from the BBC. 6:20pm BBC London News 6:30pm Celebrity Mastermind 7:00pm Animal Antics From criminal cats to piano-playing pugs, this is the news as it has never been seen before. 7:30pm Richard Hammond's Secret Service 8:10pm Britain's Brightest 9:25pm The National Lottery: In It to Win It 10:15pm Casualty 11:05pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 11:35pm BBC News 11:55pm Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

ITV 5:40am ITV Nightscreen 7:00am Handy Manny 7:25am The Hive 7:35am The Hive 7:40am Dino Dan 7:55am Dino Dan 8:05am Fleabag Monkeyface 8:15am Fleabag Monkeyface 8:30am Fleabag Monkeyface 8:40am Matt Hatter Chronicles 9:05am Ultimate Spider-Man 9:30am Victorious 10:00am Jessie 10:25am ITV News 10:30am The Jeremy Kyle Show US 11:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show US 12:20pm River Monsters 12:50pm ITV News and Weather 1:00pm Fa Cup 3rd round

6:00am Deal or No Deal 6:55am Sali Mali 7:00am The Treacle People The sticky heroes get stuck into some redecorating at The Bubble and Boggart. 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs 8:00am International Volleyball 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 11:00am Frasier 11:30am Frasier 12:00pm Undercover Boss USA 1:00pm The Big Bang Theory 1:30pm The Big Bang Theory 1:55pm The Simpsons 2:30pm Channel 4 Racing

8:45am City of Friends 8:55am Little Princess 9:10am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 9:25am Angelina Ballerina 9:45am Rupert Bear 10:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:15am Toby's Travelling Circus 10:25am Roary the Racing Car 10:40am Jelly Jamm 11:00am Power Rangers: Super Samurai 11:35am Batman: The Brave and the Bold 12:10pm Inside Hollywood 12:15pm Celebrity Big Brother 1:15pm The All New Gadget Show 2:15pm Shattered Silence

5:00pm Great British Food Revival Cookery series where chefs and foodies champion British produce. 5:30pm Darts Colin Murray is joined by Bobby George for continued coverage from Lakeside. 6:30pm The Choir: A Year with the Military Wives 7:30pm Flog It! 8:30pm Dad's Army Classic wartime sitcom. 9:00pm Stanley Baxter: The Many Faces of 10:00pm QI XL Stephen Fry comes over all indecisive. 10:45pm Cemetery Junction Comedy drama set in 1970s Reading.

4:00pm Dancing on Ice Live Tour 2012 Highlights of the nationwide Dancing On Ice Live Tour 2012. 5:00pm London Tonight Regional news update for the capital and the South East, plus local weather. 5:15pm ITV News and Weather The latest headlines from around the world. Followed by a national weather forecast. 5:30pm Fa Cup 3rd round 8:15pm Splash! 9:45pm Take Me Out Paddy McGuinness returns for a fifth series of the hilarious dating show, introducing a brand new batch of single girls to a succession of single guys. Who will make it to the Isle of Fernandos? 10:45pm The Jonathan Ross Show Jonathan Ross returns with a new series and welcomes Hollywood star Jeremy Piven, top comedian Sarah Millican, and ex-Doctor Who star David Tennant. 11:45pm ITV News and Weather The latest headlines from around the world. Followed by national and local weather forecasts.

5:00pm Come Dine with Me In the historic mill town of Blackburn, first to host is super-competitive Kelly Barlow. 5:35pm Come Dine with Me 6:05pm Come Dine with Me In Blackburn, self-confessed 'Stepford Wife' Michelle Brandon is hosting the third party. 6:40pm Come Dine with Me It's the last day in Blackburn and Steven's turn in the kitchen. 7:10pm Channel 4 News 7:40pm 4thought.tv 7:45pm Is Our Weather Getting Worse? 8:40pm The Day After Tomorrow 11:00pm Inglourious Basterds

4:00pm The Dam Busters Classic war film with one of the best-known theme tunes of all time. 6:30pm Random Hearts 8:50pm 5 News National and international news. 8:55pm NCIS New series of the drama following the US Navy's dedicated federal agency. 9:50pm NCIS US drama series following the navy's dedicated federal agency. 10:45pm Celebrity Big Brother Catch up with the latest goings on inside the house. 11:45pm 50 Shocking Facts About Diet and Exercise

12:00am FA Cup Highlights 1:30am The Store 3:30am Pushing Daisies Quirky US drama series about a man who can bring the dead back to life. 4:15am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

2:00am Hard Eight 3:40am Hollyoaks Omnibus Sienna concocts a plan to help the Osbornes. 5:45am Smallville

Johnny Depp.

BBC3 8:00pm Merlin 8:45pm Doctor Who Science fiction drama. Mankind and the Silurians teeter on the brink of all-out war. 9:35pm Top Gear 10:30pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:05pm The Prestige 1:10am Family Guy Animated comedy about family life. 1:30am Family Guy Animated comedy about family life. 1:50am American Dad! 2:15am American Dad! 2:35am Russell Howard's Good News 3:05am Impractical Jokers 3:35am Impractical Jokers 4:05am Impractical Jokers 4:35am Live at the Electric

Channel 5

7:50am Sylvia Scarlett 9:15am The Little Minister 11:00am A History of Britain by Simon Schama 12:00pm Meet The Ancestors Archaelogical programme unearthing past secrets. 12:30pm Map Man 1:00pm Indian Food Made Easy 1:30pm Talking Pictures 2:15pm Of Human Bondage Drama based on a novel by Somerset Maugham. 3:35pm EastEnders Omnibus

11:55pm - Pirates of the Caribbean.

2:30am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:35am BBC News

Channel 4

CH5

6:30pm Random Hearts Harrison Ford.

12:15am Darts 1:05am Darts

BBC4 8:00pm Lost Land of the Tiger Alan Rabinowitz. Three-part series which follows a dramatic expedition searching for tigers hidden in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. With tigers heading for extinction, an international team of big-cat experts and wildlife film-makers is given unique access to the jungles and mountains of Bhutan for what could be the last chance to save this magnificent animal. 9:00pm A History of Art in Three Colours 10:00pm Borgen 11:00pm Borgen 12:00am The Richest Songs in the World 1:30am The Joy of Disco Documentary about how a muchderided music actually changed the world. 2:30am Sounds of the 70s 2: Arthouse Glam - Get in the Swing 3:00am Days of Glory 4:00am A History of Art in Three Colours

12:45am Forensic Files Documentary series examining the application of modern technological advances in police work. 1:15am Super Casino 5:00am Michaela's Wild Challenge Michaela Strachan and colleagues undertake a range of wildlife-related dares in exotic locations. 5:25am The Great Artists 5:50am Rough Guide to Activity Holidays

Satellite channels SKY1 5:10am Don't Forget the Lyrics 6:05am Don't Forget the Lyrics 7:00am Terra Nova 8:00am The Middle 8:30am The Middle 9:00am The Middle 9:30am The Middle 10:00am World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars 11:00am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm Glee 2:00pm Glee 3:00pm Glee 4:00pm Diversity in Dublin 5:00pm The Middle 5:30pm The Middle 6:00pm The Middle 6:30pm The Middle 7:00pm Hawaii Five-0 8:00pm Hawaii Five-0 9:00pm Galapagos with David Attenborough 10:00pm Making Attenborough's Galapagos 11:00pm Species 1:10am Cop Squad 2:10am Cop Squad 3:05am Brit Cops - Frontline

Crime 4:00am Big Trouble in Thailand

SKY MOVIES COMEDY 5:50am Win a Date with Tad Hamilton 7:30am The Brady Bunch Movie 9:05am The Cat in the Hat 10:30am The Change-Up 12:25pm The Top Ten Show 2012 12:40pm The Sitter 2:05pm Horrible Bosses 3:45pm The Cat in the Hat 5:10pm Analyze This 7:00pm The Change-Up 9:00pm The Sitter 10:30pm Horrible Bosses 12:10am Eurotrip 1:45am The Pool Boys 3:15am Stan Helsing

SKY MOVIES DRAMA 5:30am Cupid, Inc 7:00am 33

Postcards 8:45am War Horse 11:15am Shakespeare in Love 1:25pm My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3:10pm Conviction

4:45pm Spider-Man 6:50pm Spider-Man 2 9:00pm Fantastic Four 11:00pm Immortals

5:05pm Love and Other Impossible Pursuits 7:00pm My Big Fat Greek Wedding 8:40pm War Horse Sky Movies Special 9:00pm War Horse 11:30pm Shakespeare in Love

12:55am First Blood 2:35am Rambo: First Blood Part II 4:15am Daylight

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Mystery of soulless hotels that leaves me feeling cold IT always mystifies me how I can pay a small fortune for a minuscule room in a trendy hotel in London and feel less at home than in my own home! I dislike the faux environmental concern of: ‘Washing towels wastes water and is bad for the environment.’ It also costs hotels megabucks which I’m sure is their main concern. Just come out and be straight with us about it! Also hotels which are wholly inflexible regarding check-in, check-out times. Surely in this computer age they could manage/match the short stayer with the longer stayer? How about paying by the hour? And no, not what you’re thinking! But most basic of all, please, a comfortable bed! Who wants to end up ram-rod stiff after a

Breaking Views NORA JOHNSON Nora, who has lived on the Costa del Sol for a number of years, is the author of psychological suspense and crime thrillers. To comment on any of the issues raised in Nora’s column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/ nora-johnson

couple of nights? And if there is a pillow menu, a pillow from it shouldn’t be something I should have to beg reception for, is it? Trust me, it’s invariably mission impossible. Then there are the curtains. A reasonable night’s sleep means not being woken up in the morning by light streaming in at 6am. So, please, provide curtains that do their job first, and are snazzy second. Cushions are another bugbear. I counted 15 in one

HOTEL ROOMS: Can be lacking in character. hotel room. Hoteliers who put cushions on beds should be smothered with them. As should those who describe their place as ‘Boutique’ simply because they’ve put pebblefilled jam-jars in bathrooms, towels twisted into ‘swans’ on beds and original, ahem,

‘artwork’ on walls. Then there are the satellite/ TV remote controls which require a PhD in technology to operate. Shower mixers which are so clever they’re a nightmare to switch on. First, there’s some massive shower head in the ceiling you can’t

adjust and as soon as you do manage to switch the thing on, it’s either freezing cold, or scalding hot, but never warm! Not to mention tea-making facilities which are tucked away in a low-lying drawer, need to be plugged in somewhere else, filled under a mixer-tap in the bathroom and come with tiny-portioned coffee, sugar and curdled milk. These are just a few practical issues I’d be really grateful if any hoteliers amongst you out there could consider in 2013. Think about it from the client’s perspective! Okay, rant over!

Nora Johnson’s thrillers Soul Stealer & The De Clerambault Code (www.nora-johnson.com) from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.77) and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca.

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5:45am Smallville 6:25am Deal or No Deal 7:20am The Treacle People 7:30am Arctic Tale 8:55am Will and Grace 9:25am Frasier 9:55am Frasier Niles fights to resist temptation when he is trapped in his home with Daphne during a violent storm. 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:00pm The Big Bang Theory Leonard and Penny try to hang out alone as friends for the first time since they broke up. 1:30pm The Big Bang Theory 2:00pm The Big Bang Theory 2:30pm The Simpsons 3:00pm The Simpsons 3:30pm Clueless

8:55am Little Princess 9:05am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 9:20am Mio Mao 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 Batman: The Brave and the Bold 12:00pm Inside Hollywood 12:05pm Celebrity Big Brother 1:05pm Once Upon a Time 2:00pm Are We There Yet? 3:50pm White Fang

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1:50am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel. 4:55am House Doctor Highlights from the home improvement series presented by Californian interior designer Ann Maurice. 5:20am House Doctor 5:45am Rough Guide to Short Breaks Highlights of the travel series presented by Julia Bradbury and Toby Amies.

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It’s a wimp’s life for me

Y life has been spent in highly masculine jobs. A risk-taker, I was often in situations of some danger. There were many foolish escapades far too reckless to shame myself by telling here. The lighter ones include bare knuckle fights in a Beirut brothel, Mike Walsh paddling a war canoe off the night-time African vwww.michaelwalsh.es coast, falling madly in International Journalism Europe Broadcaster love in an Argentine Commentator International Radio Awarded ‘Writer of the Year’ cantina, and having my Mobile 0034 662 067 490 To comment on any of the issues raised in life spared by Afrikaner Mike’s column, go to thugs in Durban. www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/ mike-walsh I always got on well with the tough guys of this world; I had no choice for I lived, fought and worked with them. BE A REAL MAN: Classical music soothes They were men who knew war, were educated through the School of Hard European cultures, which include their Knocks or were successful, despite prison literature, history, poetry and dance forms. bar shadows on their characters. I have I am often more comfortable in the hardly lived the life of a saint. company of ladies than with blokes. It puzzled me why contrarily I was always I can’t be doing with prissy footballers or attracted to interests considered wimpish. celebrities, who have their memoirs written I spend happy hours reading and writing before they get the key to the front door. poetry, I prefer classical music, love the My latest theory as to why I am happy in gentle melodies of forgotten ages. the company of women is they don’t run a Fascinated by real art I am absorbed in mile when you talk poetry or the arts. The

Waste-water to be reused MARBELLA Town Hall has finally given the go-ahead to create more waterrecycling infrastructure. Approval took three years to materialise but Acuamed can at last start work on building the pipeline that will make more recycled water available. It will be used for irrigating golf courses, private gardens and public parks in Marbella and Mijas. Acuamed, attached to the central government’s Environment ministry, is to lay 13.5 kilometres of pipeline in an €8 million project financed by the Ministry. Water from the La Vibora water-treatment plant will eventually go to the Cabopino, La Siesta, Golf Marbella, Santa Maria, Rio Real, Santa Clara, Artola and Greenlife golf courses. “The town hall and the

ministry have been working on this project for two years,” revealed Marbella mayor Angeles Muñoz. “Not only would golf courses and private homes benefit from the recycled water but the town hall itself will use it for the town’s parks and gardens,” she explained. “Until now, the town could access water from the treatment plant only in the El Angel area. This will now be modified to provide the new connections,” the mayor said. “This project is environmentally important by making good use of water and is beneficial for all concerned,” Muñoz declared. “It will also reduce the need to use water from the La Concepcion reservoir and the area’s artesian wells,” she pointed out.

the soul. ladies are enthralled by the colourful lives of great composers. Ask a bloke wrapped up in a Premier Division match what his take is on Massenet’s Meditation and I score an own goal; it is time for a quick exit. In truth the great men of the arts were the essence of roguish masculinity. Poets like Wilfred Owen and Pat McGill fought in the trenches of the Great War. Johannes Brahms played piano in

Hamburg’s brothels and Richard Wagner was a serial bankrupt. Furthermore, he shamelessly chased skirt and notoriously bedded the wife of a man who gave him sanctuary. Beethoven enjoyed the attentions of more ladies than you could swing a conductor’s baton at. Puccini was every husband’s nightmare. Mozart’s language would make a trooper blush. Robert Service, the iconic poet, and the legendary writer essayist Jack London relished lives in the Yukon that were tough beyond imagination. Charles Dickens was a tough Liverpool cop. Mark Twain was a Mississippi River pilot. Vivaldi had ulterior motives for teaching at a young ladies’ school. The painters we know of as the Impressionists were the best male company you could wish for. Iconic orchestral conductor Herbert von Karajan spoke several languages fluently, drove fast cars in the company of F1 champions, ocean raced with the best and flew his own aeroplanes. Dare I say it, real men don’t do football or deodorants; they do not ogle barechested vapid schoolgirls or swivel their hips to melodic banality. I prefer being a wimp.

Hospital’s Christmas cheer WORKING during the Christmas season is hard, but it is harder to be a patient in hospital. To see what Christmas is like in a health centre, the Euro Weekly News spoke to Olga Ruiz, Communications Manager at the Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital in Malaga. Olga has been working there for 22 years, 11 of which as a nurse. She has worked many Christmas Days at the hospital, although she acknowledges she would have preferred staying at home with her family. But she said: “It is our duty and we are willing to work Christmas Day. Besides, we know who is working almost a year in advance, and the team has always got along very well. “We even bring our specialities for dinner,” she added. “The best part is when patients’ relatives give us chocolates and pies as thank-you presents. That is really touching.” On Christmas Day and New Year, patients with a chronic disease are often taken home so

HARD WORK?: It is harder being a patient during the festive season. they can spend some time with their family. And at the hospital chapel a priest celebrates the Christmas Mass. “We always have a competition. Every hospital unit has to set up a

nativity scene. This involves both the staff and the patients, so we kind of use it to cheer them up. “The mentally disabled usually get a winner’s prize as they put in so much enthusiasm,” Olga added.

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4.00pm - midnight 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Perfection Nick Knowles hosts the general knowledge quiz show. 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team, followed by weather. 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show If it's got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Rip Off Britain 10:00pm Miranda 10:30pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Have I Got Old News for You

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5:45am Deal or No Deal 6:40am Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 7:05am Sali Mali 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs 8:00am Will and Grace 8:30am According to Jim 8:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:55am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Undercover Boss Australia 12:00pm A Place in the Sun 1:00pm Channel 4 News Includes news headlines and weather. 1:05pm Jamie's 15 Minute Meals 1:35pm Tobruk 3:40pm Countdown

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5:35am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. 10:15am Wanted Down Under 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Rip Off Britain 12:45pm Cowboy Trap Clive Holland has help and advice for homeowners who have fallen victim to cowboy builders. 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 Privates

4.00pm - midnight 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Perfection Nick Knowles hosts the general knowledge quiz show. 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team, followed by weather. 7:30pm BBC London News The latest news, sport and weather from London. 8:00pm The One Show If it's got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. 8:30pm EastEnders The fallout continues in Albert Square. 9:00pm Holby City Hanssen has to face his demons from his past. 10:00pm Death in Paradise 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News The latest news, sport and weather from London. 11:35pm Parking Mad

12:25am The Rebound 1:55am Weatherview 2:00am Dara O Briain's Science Club 3:00am MasterChef: The Professionals 4:00am You've Been Scammed 4:30am You've Been Scammed 5:00am BBC News

BBC3 8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes IV: May the Fourth be with You 8:30pm Monsters vs Aliens 10:00pm Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents 11:00pm Pramface Comedy series about two teenagers trying, and often failing, to come to terms with parenthood. 12:00am EastEnders 12:30am Family Guy Animated comedy about the trials and tribulations of American family life. 12:50am Family Guy Animated comedy about the trials and tribulations of American family life. 1:10am Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents 2:10am Pramface Comedy series about two teenagers trying, and often failing, to come to terms with parenthood. 3:10am Russell Howard's Good News Extra 3:55am Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents

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6:00am Little Stargazing 6:25am Stargazing Challenges 7:40am Homes Under the Hammer 8:40am Rip Off Britain 9:25am Cowboy Trap Clive Holland has help and advice for homeowners who have fallen victim to cowboy builders. 9:55am The Sky's the Limit 11:20am Top Hat 1:00pm The Daily Politics Jo Coburn with the latest political news, interviews and debate. 2:00pm Darts

5:45am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service. 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning A vibrant mix of showbiz news, fashion, cookery, gardening, travel, advice and DIY. 12:25pm ITV News The latest headlines from around the world. Followed by a local weather forecast. 12:30pm This Morning A vibrant mix of showbiz news, fashion, cookery, gardening, travel, advice and DIY. 1:30pm Loose Women More lunchtime chat and fun with the girls. 2:30pm ITV News and Weather The latest headlines from around the world. 3:00pm Storage Hoarders

5:25am Supernanny US 6:05am Deal or No Deal 7:00am The Treacle People 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs 8:05am Will and Grace 8:30am According to Jim 8:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:55am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Undercover Boss Australia 12:00pm A Place in the Sun 1:05pm Jamie's 15 Minute Meals 1:35pm Kirstie's Handmade Treasures 1:55pm Dragoon Wells Massacre 3:40pm Countdown

7:10am Igam Ogam 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 Noddy in Toyland 9:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:20am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:30am Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 9:35am Roary the Racing Car 9:50am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Trisha 1:00pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:05pm The Looney Tunes Show 1:15pm Celebrity Big Brother 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Reza, Spice Prince of India 3:15pm NCIS

5:15pm Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones 6:15pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Heir Hunters 9:00pm Stargazing Live Dara O Briain and Professor Brian Cox celebrate the night sky. 10:00pm Stargazing Live 10:30pm The Polar Bear Family and Me 11:30pm Newsnight In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day's headlines with Gavin Esler.

4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm London Tonight 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm River Monsters 9:00pm Celebrity Who Wants to be a Millionaire? 10:00pm All You Can Eat 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm Mickey Blue Eyes

4:30pm Face the Clock Rory Bremner challenges six contestants to answer questions against The Clock. 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me It's the turn of sociology lecturer Will Dixon to host in this brand new episode from Portsmouth. 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks Brendan shows little remorse as he gets even with Joel. 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm Supersize v Superskinny 10:00pm The Undateables Looking for love can be tricky, but some find it harder than others. 11:00pm Don't Blame Facebook

4:15pm Ice Twisters Disaster movie. An experiment using liquid nitrogen to induce rain in the drought-ravaged Pacific Northwest goes horribly wrong and creates tornadoes that shoot deadly shards of ice. 6:00pm 5 News at 5 National and international news. 6:30pm Andy Bates' Street Feasts 7:00pm Home and Away John and Marilyn feel awkward around each other and it is clear that John misses Gina. 7:30pm 5 News National and international news. 8:00pm Great Northern Cookbook 9:00pm Benidorm ER 10:00pm Body of Proof US mystery series. When a generous lottery winner is murdered, Megan's team can find no one with a bad word to say against him. 11:00pm Celebrity Big Brother

ITV 11:35pm Mickey Blue Eyes Comedy. English auctioneer Michael Felgate is living in New York when he meets beautiful Gina Vitale. Their relationship goes swimmingly until he proposes, and she reluctantly reveals that her family are mobsters. She agrees to get married only if Michael does not get involved in the family business.

12:20am Darts Colin Murray introduces highlights from the night's second round best-of-7 set matches. 1:10am Darts Rob Walker introduces action from day 4, where second round matches are under way. 3:10am BBC News 5:00am Seeking Refuge 5:20am L8r Youngers 2 Short dramas in the Bafta-winning series about the journey from primary to secondary school.

BBC4 8:00pm BBC World News The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 9:00pm Elegance and Decadence: The Age of the Regency 10:00pm The Riviera: A History in Pictures 11:00pm Delphi: The Bellybutton of the Ancient World 12:00am Borgen 1:00am Borgen 1:55am Elegance and Decadence: The Age of the Regency 2:55am Moominland Tales: The Life of Tove Jansson 3:55am The Riviera: A History in Pictures

Hugh Grant, Jeanne Tripplehorn & James Caan 1:30am Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly. 4:00am Loose Women More lunchtime chat and fun with the girls. 4:50am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

12:05am Random Acts Channel 4's nightly shortform arts strand. George the Poet reveals that nothing is impossible. 12:10am What Happens in Kavos... 1:15am Pokerstars.co.uk and MonteCarlo Casino EPT Grand Final 2:15am KOTV Boxing Weekly KOTV Boxing Weekly takes a look back at the last 12 months in the boxing world. 2:40am International Volleyball 3:35am Offside 5:10am Smallville 5:50am Deal or No Deal

12:00am Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:00am Shane Lynch: Dyslexia (My Secret Past) Documentary. 2:00am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel. 4:55am House Doctor Home-improvement series. 5:20am Divine Designs 5:45am Michaela's Wild Challenge

Satellite channels SKY1 6:00am Stargate SG-1 7:00am Airline USA 7:30am Airline USA 8:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 9:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 9:30am Dog the Bounty Hunter 10:00am Futurama 10:10am Stargate Continuum 12:00pm Stargate: The Ark of Truth 2:00pm Diversity in Dublin 3:00pm A League of Their Own 3:30pm A League of Their Own 4:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm Stargate SG-1 6:00pm Futurama 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Got to Dance 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Last Resort 10:00pm Galapagos with David Attenborough 11:00pm Species

1:10am Brit Cops - Frontline Crime 2:10am Road Wars 2:40am Road Wars 3:40am Road Wars 4:35am Crash Test Dummies 5:00am Stargate SG-1

SKY MOVIES COMEDY 4:35am Snow Dogs 6:30am Mr Popper's Penguins 35mm Special 7:00am National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 8:45am Good Burger 10:35am Due Date 12:15pm Crazy, Stupid, Love 2:15pm Little Fockers 3:55pm Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 5:35pm National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 7:15pm Due Date 9:00pm Crazy, Stupid, Love 11:00pm Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 12:40am Little Fockers 2:20am

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back 4:10am Swingers 5:50am Good Burger

SKY MOVIES DRAMA 5:00am I.Q. 6:40am The Avengers Special 7:10am A Little Bit of Heaven 9:00am Cupid, Inc 10:30am What's Your Number? 12:25pm Footloose 2:25pm Our Family Wedding 4:15pm A Little Bit of Heaven 6:10pm It's Kind of a Funny Story 8:00pm Secondhand Lions 10:00pm What's Your Number? 11:50pm It's Kind of a Funny Story 1:40am Losing Isaiah 3:30am The Terminal 5:40am Cupid, Inc

SKY MOVIES ACTION 5:45am Angel Flight Down 7:20am

Batman Forever 9:25am Basic 11:10am I, Robot 1:10pm Fantastic Four 3:00pm The Eagle 5:00pm Batman Forever 7:05pm Hanna 9:00pm Fantastic Four 11:00pm Cyborg 009 12:30am Bloodsport 2:05am Alexander 5:00am Circle of Pain

TCM 6:00am Rio Conchos 7:55am The High Chaparral 9:00am The High Chaparral 10:05am Kings Go Forth 12:10pm Gun Glory 1:50pm The High Chaparral 2:55pm The High Chaparral 4:00pm Twelve O'clock High 6:30pm Legend of the Lost 8:35pm The Fighting Lawman 10:00pm Bad Girls 11:55pm Destiny Turns on the Radio 1:55am A Star is Born 4:15am Bad Girls

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5:00am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. 10:15am Wanted Down Under 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Rip Off Britain 12:45pm Cowboy Trap Clive Holland has help and advice for homeowners who have fallen victim to cowboy builders. 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 Privates Drama series about eight privates, part of the last intake of National Service in 1960.

4.00pm - midnight 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Perfection Nick Knowles hosts the general knowledge quiz show. 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team, followed by weather. 7:30pm BBC London News The latest news, sport and weather from London. 8:00pm The One Show If it's got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. 9:00pm Food Inspectors 10:00pm Africa 11:00pm BBC News at Ten The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide. 11:25pm BBC London News The latest news, sport and weather from London. 11:35pm A Question of Sport

12:05am The League Cup Show 12:50am Film 2013 1:20am Borderline Murder 2:45am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:50am Inside Claridge's 3:50am MasterChef: The Professionals 4:50am You've Been Scammed 5:20am BBC News

BBC3 8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Don't Tell the Bride Another brave bride leaves the most important day of her life in the hands of the man she loves. 10:00pm Growing Up Poor 11:00pm Armageddon An asteroid is hurtling towards Earth one big enough to destroy the planet, and all of mankind along with it. 1:20am Growing Up Poor Filmed over one summer, this documentary follows three very different teenage girls all on the cusp of adulthood and dealing with the pressures of growing up with one similarity - they are all surviving on under ÂŁ10 a day. 2:20am Stacey Dooley Investigates 3:20am World's Craziest Fools 3:50am Growing Up Poor

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6:00am Life Stories 7:00am Homes Under the Hammer 7:55am Rip Off Britain 8:40am Cowboy Trap Clive Holland has help and advice for homeowners who have fallen victim to cowboy builders. 9:10am Lucky Partners 10:45am Kitty Foyle 12:30pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Darts Colin Murray and Bobby George introduce highlights from the second round matches.

4:50am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service. 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning A vibrant mix of showbiz news, fashion, cookery, gardening, travel, advice and DIY. 12:25pm ITV News The latest headlines from around the world. Followed by a local weather forecast. 12:30pm This Morning A vibrant mix of showbiz news, fashion, cookery, gardening, travel, advice and DIY. 1:30pm Loose Women More lunchtime chat and fun with the girls. 2:30pm ITV News and Weather The latest headlines from around the world. 3:00pm Storage Hoarders Aggie MacKenzie helps two more hoarders sort through their possessions.

5:50am Deal or No Deal 6:45am Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs 8:00am Will and Grace 8:25am According to Jim 8:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:55am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Undercover Boss Australia Pippa Hallas, CEO of Ella Bache, goes undercover in the company. 12:00pm A Place in the Sun 1:00pm Channel 4 News Includes news headlines and weather. 1:05pm Jamie's 15 Minute Meals 1:35pm Kirsty's Handmade Britain 1:45pm Miracle on 34th Street 3:40pm Countdown

7:00am Thomas and Friends 7:10am Igam Ogam 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 Noddy in Toyland 9:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:30am Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 9:35am Roary the Racing Car 9:50am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Trisha 1:00pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:05pm The Looney Tunes Show 1:15pm Celebrity Big Brother 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Reza, Spice Prince of India 3:15pm CSI: Miami

5:15pm Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones 6:15pm Antiques Roadshow Michael Aspel and a team of experts examine curios and artefacts offered up by the public. 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Heir Hunters 9:00pm Stargazing Live 10:00pm Stargazing Live 10:30pm World's Most Dangerous Roads 11:30pm Newsnight

4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm London Tonight 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm Weight Loss Ward

4:30pm Face the Clock Rory Bremner challenges six contestants to answer questions against The Clock. 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Four in a Bed Four proud B&B owners battle to be named the best value for money. 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks The McQueens and Savages are left picking up the pieces after Myra's outburst. 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm Gok's Style Secrets 10:00pm One Born Every Minute 11:00pm On the Verge of a Midlife Crisis with Sharon Horgan

4:15pm Mcbride: Dogged 6:00pm 5 News at 5 National and international news. 6:30pm Andy Bates' Street Feasts Food programme. UK chef Andy Bates travels the country to explore the stories behind traditional British street cuisine like Scotch eggs, pies and tarts. 7:00pm Home and Away Natalie invites Bianca over for dinner so she can get her to open up about her drug use. 7:30pm 5 News National and international news. 8:00pm Ice Road Truckers Documentary series examining the lucrative, but highly dangerous job of driving trucks on Canada's notorious ice highway. The Ice Road Truckers are back in action, and the roads are more dangerous than ever. 9:00pm Charley Boorman's South African Adventure 10:00pm Celebrity Big Brother All the drama and excitement from the Celebrity Big Brother house as a housemate is evicted. 11:30pm Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

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12:20am Darts Colin Murray presents highlights from the night's matches and looks ahead to the quarter-finals. 1:10am Darts 3:10am BBC News 5:00am Welcome to the World 5:30am William Whiskerson Geography programme for Key Stage 1 following the adventures of William Whiskerson. 5:40am William Whiskerson 5:50am William Whiskerson

BBC4 8:00pm BBC World News The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 9:00pm The British Army of the Rhine 10:00pm Spies of Warsaw 11:30pm World War Two: 1941 and the Man of Steel 1:00am The Making of King Arthur 2:00am Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey 3:00am The British Army of the Rhine 4:00am The Making of King Arthur

12:35am Safari Vet School 1:05am Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly. 4:00am King Kong

12:05am Embarrassing Fat Bodies 1:10am Random Acts Channel 4's nightly short-form arts strand presents some very public displays of affection. 1:15am Abbey Road Studios: In Session with VW Beetle Established and upcoming acts play at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in north London. 1:45am Spotlight 2:00am Revenge 2:55am Revenge 3:40am Death Drums along the River 5:05am Deal or No Deal

12:30am When a Stranger Calls 2:00am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel. 4:55am House Doctor 5:20am Divine Designs 5:45am Michaela's Wild Challenge

Satellite channels SKY1 6:00am Stargate SG-1 7:00am Airline USA 7:30am Airline USA 8:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 9:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 9:30am Dog the Bounty Hunter 10:00am Stargate: The Ark of Truth 12:00pm Diversity in Dublin 1:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 3:00pm A League of Their Own 3:30pm A League of Their Own 4:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm Stargate SG-1 6:00pm Futurama 7:00pm Got to Dance 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm Got to Dance 10:00pm Glee 11:00pm Fringe 12:00am Last Resort 1:00am Brit Cops - Frontline Crime 2:00am Road Wars 2:55am Cop Squad 3:45am

Road Wars 4:35am Crash Test Dummies 5:00am Stargate SG-1

10:35am 33 Postcards 12:15pm The Descendants 2:15pm Purple Rain

SKY MOVIES COMEDY

4:10pm Burlesque 6:10pm War Horse 8:40pm The Descendants Special 9:00pm The Descendants 11:00pm My Week with Marilyn

5:50am Good Burger 7:30am Wild Cherry 9:10am American Pie 11:00am The 40 Year Old Virgin 1:10pm Movie Special 1:25pm Tower Heist 3:20pm Hall Pass 5:15pm Shanghai Knights 7:15pm American Pie 9:00pm Tower Heist 10:50pm The 40 Year Old Virgin 12:50am Hall Pass 2:40am Cedar Rapids 4:10am Wild Cherry 5:40am Prom

SKY MOVIES DRAMA 5:40am Cupid, Inc 7:10am Take Me Home 8:50am My Week with Marilyn

12:45am Just Go with it 2:45am Burlesque 4:55am Les Miserables Special 5:25am A Valentine's Date

SKY MOVIES ACTION 5:00am Circle of Pain 6:30am War Horse Sky Movies Special 7:00am Anaconda 2: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid 8:40am The Tourist 10:30am Spy Kids 12:05pm Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams 1:55pm Spider-Man 4:00pm Independence Day 6:30pm Super 8 35mm Special

7:00pm Super 8 9:00pm Spider-Man 11:05pm Death Warrant 12:40am Collateral Damage 2:35am Broken Arrow 4:25am Rapid Fire

TCM 6:00am Something Big 7:45am The High Chaparral 8:50am The High Chaparral 9:55am Armoured Command 11:50am Legend of the Lost 1:50pm The High Chaparral 2:55pm The High Chaparral 4:00pm Men of The Fighting Lady 5:40pm Bandolero! 7:40pm The Hill 10:00pm The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 12:15am Hell on Wheels 1:15am Hell on Wheels 2:15am Tony Rome 4:05am The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

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A FAMILY-RUN restaurant in Beniparrell, Valencia, offered a luxury meal to 350 local families who are having financial difficulties. The families were chosen by Social Services in seven towns on the outskirts of Valencia. The restaurant, run by the fifth generation of the same family and celebrating its 125th anniversary, specialises in weddings and large parties, and wanted to offer the families the chance to get together over Christmas. The size of the family was not important and there was anything from two to 14 members, of which 115 were children. Forty employees served food at the banquet and did so for free. The menu normally costs €50 to €60 per person. There was a mobile disco and alcohol-free bar, as well as a magician to entertain the children.

When did you start fundraising? I started in June 2010 and then I set up the Pink Ladies to raise money, particularly for cancer charities as I have suffered cancer three times in the last 17 years. How much money have you raised? I have raised over €58,000 with the Pink Ladies and a further €19,000 from the AECC cancer charity office in Torrevieja since becoming President of the local branch in June of this year. What are your future plans for the Pink Ladies and within your role as President of Torrevieja AECC? I intend to continue raising funds with the Pink Ladies for the AECC early detection pro-gramme and even though some of the personnel have changed I will continue to raise even more than in previous years. As the President of the Torrevieja branch of the AECC I want to raise awareness of the importance of early detection. Early detection saves lives. The early detection of my breast cancer in 2010 probably saved my life.

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Cancer fighter is an inspiration Maria Wilson is a triple cancer survivor and whilst undergoing treatment she is spearheading her Pink Ladies’ drive to

raise thousands for AECC cancer charity and helping others battle the disease. Gemma Quinn went along to meet her...

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• Name: Maria Wilson • Age: 65 • Originally from: Birmingham, UK • Lives in: Campoamor, Orihuela Costa • Profession: Retired • Hobbies: Keeping fit, dancing, fashion and generally enjoying life

currently cancer?

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• Biggest achievement to date: Surviving cancer three times • Would most like to meet: Gok Wan (fashion guru) • Ambition: To help beat this horrible disease, cancer

If someone is battling cancer here on the Costa

Blanca then you are in the best hands as the treatment and care are second to none. And at the AECC we have an inhouse psychologist and I can arrange an appointment with him for patients and their loved ones. This can be a great help to people having to deal with this terrible disease. I also believe that even with all the help and treatment available one needs to keep a positive attitude at all times.

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Time Out Natural way to stop smoking

Mystery and suspense, comedy When 22-year-old drug dealer Chris (Hirsch) has his stash of drugs stolen from him by his mother, he has to come up with $6,000 quick, or he’s dead. Desperate, he goes to see his father, Ansel (Hayden Church), and lays out the plan. Chris’s mother has a life insurance policy. Enter Detective ‘Killer’ Joe Cooper, a hired hit man, who will get rid of her - for an upfront fee - that Chris and Ansel can’t pay. Just as Joe is about to leave, he spots Dottie (Temple), Chris’s innocent younger sister. Joe makes Chris an offer, he’ll keep Dottie as sexual collateral until the money is collected and his fee can be paid. 1h43 Director: William Friedkin Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) A loss of patience with a situation shows this week but is not to your advantage. Whatever you feel, be subtle in your approach. Try to see your position clearly and the result will be that you realise you have more control than you thought.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) A feeling that you should totally commit yourself to something or someone this week should be avoided. You will come up against a brick wall if a situation is forced. Time is all that is required to see things change for the better.

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AN English international author who recently became a resident of Benalmadena on the Costa del Sol has released her first book. Shirley Amy’s The Winning Way to Quit Smoking uses a revolutionary protocol derived from a natural and holistic foundation.

IF ITʼS YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: The desire to find an ideal mate brings an edge to the months ahead. It is almost as though you are daring fate to tempt you.

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learn the magic word: no. Know your limits and stick to them.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20)

ARIES (March 21 - April 20)

There may not be enough time to do everything you want, so why can't you just reorganise your life so there is? Not as easy as it sounds, Pisces, unless you

It incorporates health science, and embraces complementary and nutritional therapy with an accent on biological regulation and the intrinsic healing of the mind, body and soul. It is designed to slowly and

Nacho Duato, born January 8, 1957. He is a Spanish modern ballet dancer and choreographer. He was the artistic director of the National Spanish Dance Company from 1990 to 2010. He is currently the artistic director of the ballet at Moscowʼs Mikhailovsky Theatre.

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with the physical activities. Set out to become more active, socially, and maximise on relaxation. you?

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21)

Extra pressures at work leave you feeling less than energetic. Check on your health and don't go overboard

systematically change smokers into nonsmokers in around six months without the need for nicotine replacement products and anti-smoking drugs, which is perfect for all those New Year resolutions.

Although health should be good, energy may be a little low. A bit of a mystery surrounds a close friend and your opinion may be sought. Hold fire until all the facts are known and you are sure a person has been honest with you because someone may try to keep you in the dark to get the right answer. .

SU DOKU

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The temptation to run round like a headless chicken is strong this week. There seem to be so many demands on your time that things become confusing. Be sure you are getting enough rest because this time of the year can be fraught for you.

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.

LEO (July 24 - August 23)

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

A situation could become complicated if you do not plan ahead. With a little thought and planning, matters can be kept simple which is always desirable. Be choosy about the company you keep because a bad character could taint by association.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) A lost cause tries to demand your attention, but you must try to see the situation for what it is. Sentimentality should not come into business or be allowed to upset your home life.

1. Which Norwegian explorer was the first to traverse the Northwest Passage and, in 1911, the first to reach the South Pole? 2. Who, in February 1979, became the first soccer player to be transferred within the UK for a fee of over £1,000,000? 3. According to the Guinness Book of Hit Singles, what was the title of the Rolling Stones’ first British number one hit single? 4. The Norwegian diplomat Trygve Lie was the first person to hold which position? 5. Which sporting first occurred at the Iffley Road Track, Oxford, on May 6, 1954? 6. According to the Bible (John 20 and Mark 16:9), who was the first to see Jesus after his Resurrection? 7. Which famous horse race, first (officially) run in 1839, was won by Lottery ridden by Jem Mason? 8. What was the name of the world’s first orbiting satellite, which was launched by the USSR in October 1957? 9. What was the name of the first First Minister of Scotland at the head of the Labour-Liberal Democrat coalition in 1999? 10. In which south coast resort was Britain’s first nudist beach established in August 1979?

TARGET: Average: 20 Good: 26

Very good: 37 Excellent: 46

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

ambo, bake, bare, bark, barm, beak, beam, bear, bema, berk, berm, boar, book, boom, boor, bore, brae, kerb, oboe, robe, amber, baker, brake, break, bream, broke, brook, broom, embar, ombre, booker, boomer, embark, bookmark, BOOKMAKER

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 G) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

Word ladder

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23)

LOTTERY

UK NATIONAL UK LOTTERY THUNDERBALL Saturday December 29

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IRISH LOTTO

EURO MILLIONS

Saturday December 29

Friday December 28

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THUNDERBALL

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LA PRIMITIVA

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

Saturday December 29

Sunday December 30

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27 29

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49 LUCKY STARS

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19 REINTEGRO

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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Are you suffering from winter blues? Although it is a common feeling at this time of the year, keep optimistic. There is so much to look forward to, in fact, that you are spoilt for choice.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Recent events have perhaps left a gap in your social life that is hard to fill. Patience is needed because it would be foolish to rush into something new if your heart is involved. Concentrating on work and other people will alleviate any loneliness. This may seem a short-term solution but it is all that is needed for now.

RACK

Move from the start word (COAT) to the end word (RACK) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.

COAT COOT ROOT ROOK ROCK RACK

Ruts are awful things to get into but even more difficult to get out of. Being cosy is one thing, but getting bogged down, mentally and physically, is another. All you need is to keep your optimism alive and use your imagination.

Just joking • What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear. • Why did the man with one hand cross the road? To get to the second-hand shop. • I’ve always wanted to be a doctor but I’ve never had the patience.

FIRST QUIZ OF 2013

not as high as normal, use this week for planning. With holidays in mind, the summer seems far away but maybe a weekend trip will fill the gap.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21)

Social activities are likely to change at the last minute. If energy levels are

10-star quiz

Nonagram

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1. ROALD AMUNDSEN, 2. TREVOR FRANCIS, 3. IT’S ALL OVER NOW, 4. SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS, 5. SUB-FOUR MINUTE MILE by Roger Bannister, 6. MARY MAGDALENE, 7. GRAND NATIONAL, 8. SPUTNIK I, 9. DONALD DEWAR, 10. BRIGHTON

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Crosswords CRYPTIC

ENGLISH - SPANISH

Across 7 Cooking instructions: pierce bananas (6) 8 Plundered devastated Toledo (6) 9 Being in April, if everything is OK (4) 10 Sounds like this princess is timid when it comes to facing a tribe of Indians (8) 11 Wren set off for action movie (7) 13 Guide one through the story line (5) 15 Fast, first class railway sprite (5) 17 Twelve inch high chaps used as servants (7) 20 Iʼm done, so change the game (8) 21 To incite a dog is naughty (4) 22 Partly taking the reins in this place (6) 23 Actorʼs remarks not for B teams (6) Down 1 Catty remarks from your lifeline (6) 2 Excavation belongs to me (4) 3 Piggy comes from gym class and gets a couple of hundred a year back (7) 4 Football team in the dumps (5) 5 Nationalist opposition leader against

The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English. Across 1 Soup (thick) (4) 3 Hierbas (5) 6 Cebolla (5) 8 Pears (5) 10 Nail (on finger, toe) (3) 11 Serious (problem, danger, illness, mistake) (5) 12 Baile (pieza, arte) (5) 13 Mar (3) 14 Hoja (de papel) (5)

the Spanish is Middle Eastern author (8) 6 Shelter is on late broadcast (4-2) 12 Insects are, perhaps, emitters (8) 14 Lassie from Sirius? (3,4) 16 Shore bird at cove flying

around (6) 18 Paint two women (6) 19 Illegal stash of meat cut for roasting (5) 21 The way I walk gets an immense titter at first (4)

23 Horse barn (6) Down 2 Accomplish (7) 3 Goddess of love (5) 4 Department (7) 5 From that time (5) 6 Desert (7) 7 Irritable (5) 13 Hearten (7) 14 Own (7) 15 Particular (7) 17 On oneʼs own (5) 18 Backhander (5) 19 Shinbone (5)

CRYPTIC Across: 1 Workload, 7 Flute, 8 Nostalgia, 9 Sow, 10 Herb, 11 Wet rot, 13 Gimlet, 14 Lanark, 17 Purdah, 18 Wasp, 20 Leo, 22 Astronaut, 23 Nippy, 24 Teaspoon. Down: 1 Wench, 2 Rostrum, 3 Lead, 4 Angles, 5 Quest, 6 Network, 7 Fairway, 12 Hearsay, 13 Gallant, 15 Arapaho, 16 Castle, 17 Poppy, 19 Piton, 21 Eons.

ENGLISH - SPANISH Across: 1 Book, 3 Blind, 8 England, 9 Tea, 10 Ruler, 11 Broma, 12 Oro, 13 Ciruela, 14 Goose, 15 Sopa. Down: 1 Beetroot, 2 Orgulloso, 4 Ladybird, 5 Nitrogeno, 6 Fabricas, 7 Calabaza.

Play on Words

TUC Answers: Four poster, Cut back

1.Unscramble the name of a famous children’s television programme, first broadcast in 1969 (two words): SEES TEAMSTER 2. Unscramble the name of a retired English rugby union player: TWO MAD ANTS

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 20 represents J and 21 represents W, so fill in J every time the figure 20 appears and W every time the figure 21 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.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

QUICK - Across: 1 Twisted, 5 Bliss, 8 Baked, 9 Startle, 10 Obstinate, 12 Gap, 13 Smudge, 14 Escape, 17 Lea, 18 Senseless, 20 Amiable, 21 Trade, 23 Abhor, 24 Torment. Down: 1 Taboo, 2 Irk, 3 Tidying, 4 Dismal, 5 Brave, 6 Integrate, 7 Steeple, 11 Squeamish, 13 Sultana, 15 Sweater, 16 Insert, 18 Sober, 19 Spent, 22 Ape.

Funagram

Down 1 Esponjas (7) 2 Spring (season) (9) 4 Swords (7) 5 Aubergine (9) 7 Our (7) 9 Más dulce (7)

Co d e B r e a ke r

QUICK Across 1 Fabric used for clothing, chairs, sails or tents (6) 5 Look for (6) 8 Slim (4) 9 Aromatic bark used as a spice (8) 10 Sweat (8) 11 Rush (4) 12 Area (6) 14 Penalise (6) 16 Overtake (4) 18 Infatuated (8) 20 Convinced (8) 21 Simmer (4) 22 Calm (6)

15 Sudor (transpiración) (5) 16 Heat (warmth) (5) 17 To fall (4)

Quote

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Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.’ Jim Rohn (1930-2009) American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Hexagram The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 sixletter 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 (BELLOW) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

AGREES

EVENTS

SPIRES

ANGERS

GAITER

STATUE

BEARDS

GREASE

TWEEDS

BELLOW (10)

LETTER

WELLED

BREAST

MILLET

WRITER

CHARMS

PATROL

CHOSEN

PLEDGE

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Longer, 2 Dinner, 3 Wilder, 4 Borrow, 5 Noises, 6 Shrunk, 7 Metres, 8 Wheels, 9 Booths, 10 Mellow, 11 Barest, 12 Writhe, 13 Taller, 14 Lusted, 15 Patrol, 16 Mortar, 17 Either, 18 Sparks, 19 Hasten.

FUNAGRAM SOLUTION 1. SESAME STREET 2. MATT DAWSON

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Interpreting red tape not just language Images of Spain I ONCE thought the ability to speak Spanish and one’s own language was enough to earn pinmoney as an interpreter: Fail! The interpreter also has detailed experience and knowledge of many aspects of bureaucracy. The next caller may need to go on the padron, acquire residencia or, having suffered a burglary need denuncia assistance. Many will need passport or driving licence renewals; perhaps experiencing healthcare related issues. Any of these hurdles would daunt even the Spaniards. The interpreter knows the lot; often better than the clerk handling the

matter. A prosperous New Year to all of our wonderful translators.

By Mike Walsh

Alonso still the best I RECALL a cartoon which depicts F1 pit stop mechanics changing the wheels of a racing car. One says to his colleague: “I must be all thumbs today; it took me 2.3 seconds to change that wheel.” Spain’s Formula One world champion, Fernando Alonso, says his Ferrari team must do better in 2013. “We were 2.5 seconds off the pace in Jerez; it is impossible to be worse.”

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We all know how he feels, don’t we? Alonso’s personal rating couldn’t be higher. The UK’s Autosport magazine annual poll reveals the engaging Spanish champion as best driver. There is broad agreement: Eight out of 12 F1 bosses voted him the season’s best. This was the second time in five years he had won that honour. Well done, Spain!

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Dress up not down I WAS recently teased because I had criticised the trend for dressing down. I still find it difficult to have confidence in medicos who might easily pass for the builder’s mate. Was I too oldfashioned? I can live with that. As Oscar Wilde pointed out: ‘anyone who doesn’t judge by appearance is a fool.’ It wasn’t a Spanish thing with me. The worst offenders are UK cab drivers. One doesn’t expect them to be the epitome of sartorial elegance. Nor does one expect them to look more shabbily dressed than refugees. What do I miss the most about my past life? Wearing a suit and tie. Sadly, there is rarely the need on the Costas.

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Give away your Christmas chocs! HOPEFULLY you had a wonderful but not too sinful Christmas and New Year. I hope Santa brought you all the presents you wanted and hopefully not too many chocolates! If however no one took the hint that flowers would be nicer, Don’t be tempted. then take my www.w8-matters.com // 654 865 157 advice and give The reason is simple: they them all away. Yes, you did read may be sincere in their dreams and correctly, I did say give them ALL away. desires, but they aren’t going about it in If not, then every day you will be faced the right manner. It takes more than with the dilemma, “to eat or not to eat” hope to change your life. It takes more that is the question and knowing most than just saying, “This is it. I’m going of you “not to eat” doesn’t come into to do it this time.” It takes hard work, the equation. After all they were a commitment, determination and present and it’s rude to give presents obviously the right help. away. To make this year different, you’ve But you know what, giving them to first got to learn from your past some type of charity (there are so many mistakes, and not beat yourself up out there) will actually make you feel about them. And how might you go good about giving them away and leave about this? Well first you’ve got to ditch you feeling no remorse. I know some of the ‘magical thinking’ that somehow you think that charity begins at home, you’ll lose weight, and you’ll figure out especially when it comes to departing a plan as you go along. Remember, it with something which is so dear to our didn’t take a month to gain your hearts but believe me, someone else weight, and it won’t take a month to deserves them more than you do. lose it! Now the New Year has arrived, for In fact, it takes about three weeks to many that brings New Year’s adopt a new habit and for changes to Resolutions. For most people, these set in, so you will be slugging it out a resolutions always begin with high bit, at first; however it does get a lot hopes and all too often end in failure. easier! And the benefits and feelings When we ring in the New Year, it’s a that accompany any weight loss are the thought on the minds of millions of best present you can ever give yourself. people, this will be the year for me to Until next time. Take care and have a lose weight and get healthier! Sound nice week, Lesley x familiar? So after a few weeks or (Any questions, please contact me on months, why do so many people fail at 654-865-157 or visit w8-matters.com) reaching their desired goals?

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The call of the slippery slopes IT defies logic that a rational human being would attach a long plank of wood to each foot, point them down a slippery precipice and take off. Perhaps it is the thrill of dicing with death in this otherwise so controlled life most of us lead that leads millions of us to take to the ski slopes each year. This week I am writing from the tops of the Tyrol mountains in Austria. It’s been a while since I skied, and believe me, it is not like riding a bicycle; first of all I am more petrified of imminent death than I was in my 20s. Time, if nothing else, makes you aware of your own mortality: it’s an awfully long way down… “Bend zee knees!” our fearless instructor Hans bellows, which doesn’t really help since I would need them to stop shaking like a tree in a hurricane first, but since Hans is rather dashing (a prerequisite for this profession judging by the parade of strapping lads and the ladies on these slopes), I try my best. “Put zee feet together!” comes the next instruction when it is my

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turn, something I do much in the style of a lame elephant. “Can we stop for some Gluhwine now?” I lead the rebellion, pointing my pole vigorously towards a little wooden hut nearby, and I have a few backers in the group. I figure that this drink must have been invented to glue your skis together if only I can carefully spill the sticky sweet liquid in the right place. But Hans is not to be swayed: “Nein!” Audible sighs follow from my fellow would-be mutineers, but since our chances of making it down the mountain without Hans are slim to none, we mournfully bid farewell to the tempting little café on the piste.

SNOW JOKE: Skiing or supping? Now, I am all for the après-ski, but it does infer that you have to do your duty on the skis before graduating to the multiple bars, restaurants and shops in this quaint ski village. Still, as Hans shepherds us towards the next chairlift for another round of slide and tumble, I mumble my

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apologies and take off with a speed and finesse hitherto unseen in my skiing. As I bee-line towards a bar I can still hear Hans baffled voice behind me: “But, it haz only been one hour…?” I am in fact all in favour of skiing, as long as my vantage point is from the warmth of a

café, where I can peruse all those nimble skiers and snowboarders at my leisure while sipping a nice glass of wine and reading the paper. I get enough of a work-out from shlepping my skis and poles in an unruly mess from the chalet to the ski-stand; it’s really a Herculean effort and I wonder why golfers get caddies for a simple bag of clubs, when us skiers have to stumble around with these planks, with feet stuck in the rigid contraptions of skiboots. As the daylight fades, we all return to the open fire with stories of the day’s adventure. Everyone else appears so animated about it, I can’t really admit to bailing out: “Oh, great! Yes, I really managed to hone those parallel turns!” I hide my newlymanicured nails and shuffle the shopping bags under the table. Just then, the manager appears: “Frau Marshall, Hans called to ask if you will be joining the ski group tomorrow? He was very concerned that you had taken ill, when you left so early this morning.” Oh, well…

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THE Indian Ocean restaurant is located in Playa Marina. It is the first building in a street which houses many different types of restaurant. The restaurant itself is very cozy with seating for about 40 diners, and its décor is subtle but oozes ambience. Waiting service is very attentive with Henry, the owner, running front of house. The kitchen boasts the same chef for the last six years - a rare occurrence in the field of Indian cuisine. Indian Ocean’s menu is diverse with dishes from Goa, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and North West Pakistan. You can see the full menu at www.indian ocean.es One of my favoUrite dishes at Indian Ocean is the Chicken Madras. This is a beautifully hot dish, not the scorching heat of piled-on chili peppers, but a complex orchestration of nearly every spice in the Indian larder, too many to list here.

To mitigate the heat, you need a paratha nan, or choose from any of the 13 different breads on the Indian Ocean menu. Another personal preference is for vegetable curries, which seem richer and more complex than ones made with meat. They are also more mellow, but this can be adjusted to the individual taste. Chana Masala is a wonderful treat prepared with chick peas, herb and spices; Aloo gobi mutter is an excellent side dish, and a lovely version of Baingan Bhaji shows yet another side of the world’s most delicious vegetable. Bombay Potatoes, potatoes cooked with onions, herbs and tomato, is equally enjoyable. Meats cooked in the tandoor are often overdone. But everything was right about our Lamb Tikka; tender pieces of lamb subtly marinated and flavoured with spices. This kitchen blends its spices beautifully, resulting in tantalizingly distinctive curries.

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INTERIOR: The décor is subtle but oozes ambience.

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AT YOUR SERVICE: Henry, the owner, runs front of house. Desserts are often forgotten with Indian meals but the Gulab Jaman is delicious. This is a traditional Indian dessert consisting of spongy milky balls soaked in rose-scented syrup. Delicious with fresh cream, Kulfi or ice cream. All in all, the Indian Ocean offers a very pleasant and fairly-priced dining experience.

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Superior taste buds enjoyed by girls A STUDY on 8,900 schoolchildren in Denmark has found that girls have a better sense of taste than boys. The findings showed that girls recognised taste much better than their male counterparts, and boys need 10 per cent more sourness and 20 per cent more sweetness to be able to recognise the taste of something. Carried out by the Danish Science Communication and The Faculty of Life Sciences, each child was supplied with a kit of taster samples. The tests were designed to recognise the ability of the children to discover sweet and sour tastes and to find out what they prefer when each sensation varied

TASTE SENSATION: Girls can recognise taste better than boys. in intensity. The study also found that one in three

Why asparagus makes pee smell THE smell created by asparagus comes from the way certain chemical compounds in the vegetable break down inside people’s bodies, which is why they don’t smell badly when being prepared. As to this specific resulting chemical compound that ends up causing the smell, since 1891 it was thought to be caused by methanethiol, which is colourless gas and smells like rotting cabbage. However, research carried out in 1975 using a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry concluded that it was actually from the s-methyl thioesters: thioacrylate and thiopropionate. Thioesters, like methanethiol, are primarily sulphur based except they are formed from sulphur bonding with an acyl group. So, essentially, a type of sulphuric compound is the culprit.

children of school age prefer drinks without sugar.

However, boys have a sweeter tooth than girls.

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Bacardi bat-lore

World’s largest pizza FIVE chefs in Italy have baked the world’s largest pizza. The world-record pizza is a 130-foot wide margherita and was created in Rome. The dough was baked in over 5,000 separate batches. It was then covered with 19,800 pounds of mozzarella and 8,800 pounds of tomato sauce. The pizza smashed the previous world record set in 1990 in South Africa which measured 122 feet in diameter. Slices of the pizza were donated to local food shelters in Rome.

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THE Bacardi bat appears on every label of every product carrying the Bacardi family name. According to family lore, it originated in 1862 when Don Facundo’s wife, Dona Amalia Lucía Victoria Moreau, suggested employing the bat as the trademark for their new rum. Upon entering the first Bacardi distillery, Amalia noticed a colony of fruit bats living in the rafters. Also, Cuba’s extinct native people, the Tainos, regarded bats as possessors of all cultural goods. And bats were popularly thought to bring good health, fortune and family unity.

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Magic of apples APPLES have more uses than simply for consumption. Store cakes with half of an apple and they will retain their moisture. The same goes for chicken; when cooking one whole, stuff it with an apple to keep it moist. If brown sugar goes hard in the larder, place an apple wedge in the bag, tightly sealed, and a day or so later, the sugar will be soft once more. They also have the ability to ripen tomatoes and soak up excess salt in a stew - simply add apple wedges for 10 minutes.

EXCLUSIVE: The cheese could soon be on sale at Harrods.

Donkey cheese is most expensive THE most expensive cheese in the world comes from the Serbian donkey. The average dairy cow can produce more milk in six weeks than the entire farm of 130 donkeys, outside of Belgrade, Serbia, can produce in a year and 25 litres of donkey milk are needed

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to make one kilo of cheese. This could account for its price tag of ÂŁ1,000 (â‚Ź1,219) a kilo. The cheese is not commercially produced at present, but there are hopes it could soon be on the shelves of Harrods department store in London.

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Carrots used to be purple THE modern-day orange carrot wasn’t cultivated until the late 16th century. Dutch growers took mutant strains of the purple, yellow and white carrot, and gradually developed them into the orange variety we have today. Before this, pretty much all carrots were purple with mutated versions occasionally appearing. These, however, were rarely cultivated due to typically being very thin and not very good tasting.

POPPING CEREAL: Rice Krispies are enjoyed throughout the world.

Snap crackle pop RICE KRISPIES are created by puffing kernels of rice in such a way that they will ‘pop’ like popcorn during the cooking process, just less dramatically. When the rice is finished cooking, most of the Rice Krispies will have thin, solid walls with hollow,

sealed areas inside which air pockets have formed. When cold milk is added, the sudden temperature shift causes the walls of these air pocket regions of the Rice Krispies to fracture suddenly, making the traditional snap/ crackle/pop type noise.

Spuds were scary ALTHOUGH explorers brought potatoes back from the New World in the early 1500s, Europeans were afraid to eat them for fear they would give them leprosy. It wasn’t until Louis XVI, who was looking for a cheap food source for his starving subjects, served them at the royal table that people were convinced potatoes were safe to eat.

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Madrid’s winter cultural scene paid for by banks CURRENTLY Spanish banks, financial institutions and major corporations are seen more as Public Enemy Number One than cultural ambassadors. But to their credit they play an important role in organising and sponsoring a range of art exhibitions through their Fundaciones which compare favourably with many of the great museums. BBVA, La Caixa, March, Caja Madrid, Mapfre, and Telefonica are just a few of the big names who either possess their own galleries and museums or sponsor exhibitions in Madrid and around the country. Their contribution to Spain’s cultural heritage is enormous enabling millions of people to gain access to some of the world’s greatest works of art entirely free of charge. This winter they are involved with several major exhibitions in Madrid. The most ambitious

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VAN DYCK: Samson and Delilah circa 1618/19: courtesy of Prado Museum: An example of the influence of Rubens.

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exhibition is at the Prado Museum. Continuing with its 10 year tradition of organising special exhibitions, the Museum, in conjunction with BBVA, has chosen the early works of Anthony Van Dyck for its winter season. Called ‘The Young Van Dyck’ more than 90 works have been gathered from the Prado’s own collection as well as other collections from around the world covering the period 1615 to 1621. It has taken more than two

Young Van Dyck (El Joven Van Dyck) The Prado Museum, Paseo del Prado, Madrid To 03 March 2013 www.museodelprado.es years of collaboration between Alejandro Vergara, curator of Flemish art at the Prado and Friso Lammertse, from the Rotterdam Boijmans van Beuningen Museum to plan this first major exhibition of Van Dyck’s prolific output to be held in Spain. Van Dyck, born in 1599 in Antwerp, was raised in a middle class family. However his mother died when he was eight and then his father ran into financial difficulties. While his brother and sisters took up a religious calling, Van Dyck only wanted to paint. He managed to become an apprentice to Hendrik Van Balen, a renowned Antwerp artist, where he began to develop his own individual style experimenting with colours, texture and brush technique. His precocious talent enabled him to become an independent artist at the Guild of Antwerp aged 18 and he began to collaborate with Peter Paul Rubens in his workshop. Rubens greatly influenced the young artist and many of his baroque works seem to follow the master, albeit adding his own personal Towers and Skyscrapers (Torres y Rascacielos) Caixa Forum, Paseo del Prado, Madrid To 05 January 2012 www.laCaixa.es/obrasocial

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touch. In March 1621 Rubens agreed to include Van Dyck’s name on paintings from his studio, describing them as “Rubens and by Van Dyck and other pupils.” During his teenage years Van Dyck’s output was vast producing more than 160 paintings, many large scale historical, mythological and religious works, where Rubens’ influence can be clearly seen. However he developed into a remarkable portrait artist, for which he is perhaps best known. At the end of 1621, after spending a few months in London, he left Antwerp for Italy. He was still only 21. The exhibition provides no indication of the second period of Van Dyck’s career which was cut short by his early death at 42 years. In Italy he studied Tiziano’s works and produced portraits following the style of the great Italian artist. However, in 1632 Van Dyck returned to England where he spent the last years of his life. His reputation led to his appointment as official Royal artist and perhaps this is why the British associate him with his portraits of King Charles 1. He painted more than 30 portraits of the King and was knighted for his services. He died in London in 1641 and is buried in St Paul’s Cathedral. Van Dyck takes his place among the great artists of the 17th century which included Rubens, Rembrandt, Jan

Brueghel, Hals, Velazquez and Ribera, Zurbaran, Philippe de Champagne, Georges de la Tour and Claude Lorraine to name but a few. Opposite the Prado, the Caixa Forum is noted for its original architecture and the vertical garden which covers the wall by the entrance. Its temporary exhibitions are as original as its structure and the current exhibition is no exception. The Caixa Forum has come up with an original theme to look at the role of high rise buildings through the centuries. Its Towers and Skyscrapers exhibition ranges from biblical subjects – the Tower of Babel – to the world’s tallest building in Dubai using models, drawings and photographs to describe the progress and importance of building higher and higher. Apart from mythology and artistic imagination, the first skyscrapers were cathedral spires and minarets. When Governments began to rule our cities and nations, these symbols of religious power had to compete with town hall spires and, of course this century we have seen how buildings have come to represent the domination of financial and corporate power. On display are many well known city landmarks, showing how they were constructed, as well as some ambitious projects yet to be built, designed by the world’s leading architects and engineers. It is a fascinating insight into the way our towns and cities have developed and perhaps provides a futuristic view of how we will be living and working in the future as land becomes scarcer and more expensive in our cities.

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The secrets to buying easily re-saleable property THE key to buying easily re-saleable property lies in making sure that a property has as few obstacles as possible for potential future buyers. By obstacles, I mean serious things that would put people off buying and that, unlike the colour of the walls or type of furnishings, cannot be changed. Let me illustrate what I mean, by taking an

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example of, say: a villa. Imagine our villa is on a popular, high density foreigner-owned estate, situated on a hillside with lovely views of the sea. The pool is at the bottom of the property and the villa has been cut into the hillside (along with its neighbours). It has two bedrooms, dedicated parking at roadside level and has some 10 or so steps down to the villa entrance. It is reasonably new and in good condition with the nearest village a five-10 minute drive away along a well-made road that snakes down to the bottom of the estate. The villa is being sold for a price within your budget

RE-SALEABILITY: Choose a property that will attract the widest range of future potential buyers. and is, in fact, a reasonably common type of villa found in many areas along the coastline of Spain. So, what are obvious obstacles to a future buyer? Well, firstly, many steps up or down to the entrance of a villa are a minus and are likely to put off anyone old or infirm or someone with very young children or grandchildren. Secondly, a

twobedroom villa will rarely be sufficient for anyone considering buying the villa for full-time life in Spain, whether a Spaniard or international buyer. Thirdly, because the villa is on a high density foreigner-owned estate (quite far from a village) any prospective buyers are likely to be only foreigners not Spanish. Fourth, the snake-like road will put off some drivers, particularly older drivers unused to

Foreigners boost market FOREIGN buyers have boosted the Malaga province property market in 2012. The worst year yet for Andalucia’s property sector was 2011 and the outlook for 2013 is unpromising. But 2012 brought temporary respite with increased sales. Less than market optimism, this was due to buyers taking advantage of soon-to-be extinguished tax breaks and avoiding 2013’s IVA value added tax increase. Despite the crisis, Malaga province’s property sector is Spain’s fourth-most active, said Maria Monasterio of Aguirre Newman real estate consultants. Sales during the first nine months of 2012 grew by 3.5 per cent, with 12,962 properties changing hands. Despite the comparative buoyancy, this figure is light years away from 2007’s, when more than 40,000 were sold, commented Monasterio.

Lower house prices are helping the property market, she pointed out, particularly those in the hands of banks which can offer better access to loans. The majority of properties, principally on the coast where prices dipped by more than 50 per cent, are being acquired by foreign buyers. Many are now buying second homes which in the past would have been well beyond their price range, Monasterio said. The predominance of non-Spanish purchasers was confirmed by Jose Antonio Perez, a director of the IPE business institute. Most properties in the province are going to UK buyers, followed by Germany, France, Scandinavia, China and Russia. Although the volume of sales to Russians is still small, they are growing steadily compared to the past when there were practically no transactions, Perez said.

continental driving. What does this mean? It means that the potential number of buyers for this villa is probably quite small. Indeed, you may be left looking for a buyer who is from outside of Spain and who is reasonably fit, has no small children (or grandchildren), who is a confident driver (as well as their partner) and who wants the villa only for holiday use. Clearly, that would not be easy! By comparison imagine, for example, buying an almost identical villa that lacks steps to the entrance. All of a sudden, the villa will be suitable for many older people, those who have some infirmity and anyone with young children. The obstacles to finding buyers who are not nervous drivers and who are Spanish have not been removed but at least you will have the chance of selling to a much wider range of buyers than before. My point, of course, is that buying a property should always be about resaleability and that, for a wise buyer, is about assessing a property carefully (and objectively) to ensure that the maximum number of future buyers will find it desirable.

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TAXIMAN on the coast for 12 years, Juan Pedro Gomez believes the meter system is better for the driver, but prefers the old system of prices set out in books. “This way is much fairer to the customer as the rates are set at a fixed price, regardless of the route taken or whether there is traffic congestion,” explained Juan. Palma taxi driver Elena Borras also says meters make journeys easier: “There are no problems, no confusion and it’s more legal; otherwise people think we could cheat them.” In Mallorca, meters have been in operation since last January with two tariffs within Palma City, one for weekends and holidays and another for weekdays. But for Michelle Hollins from Suffolk in the UK using taxis to and from Pilar de la Horadada to Alicante Airport on the Costa Blanca too often is not overly favoured. She says: “Prices frequently change for the same route and journey. It puts me off when I see the fare increasing each minute on the meter.” Melodie Dean de Michael of Mallorca agrees: “Fixed prices are

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STREET TALK BY the end of this month, it will be mandatory for all Costa del Sol taxis to have meters, similar to rules on the Costa Blanca and the Balearic Islands. But are

metered taxis or ones that operate with set price tariffs fairest to passengers? EWN went out and about to find what people think.

Fare’s fair with taxi rates better. You do not pay extra if stuck in traffic and drivers do not take you on a detour to accumulate a higher cost.” Dean Withers, a carer in Altea on the Costa Blanca, believes the fixed charge used by taxis is fairer than the meter, but usually takes the bus when travelling to Alicante’s El Altet Airport, a journey of 58 kilometres that costs approximately €80 by taxi, but just €10 by bus. “The taxi charge is steep for someone travelling alone, although it works out cheaper for a family,” he said. Maggy Young

Retired teacher Maggy Young also of Altea often uses taxis, though, she says: “Rarely to the airport because of the cost.” Aad van Munster

Aad van Munster from Bar Amsterdam in La Marina on the Costa Blanca often calls taxis for customers but doesn’t find the experience too easy: “They often don’t turn up or leave clients waiting a long time. However, they are better than the public transport system.” First time visitor to Costa del Sol, Claire

Jamison, spending the holidays in Marbella with her husband, used a taxi from Malaga Airport, but having since heard about the €5 bus service for the 40-minute journey from Marbella Bus Station, will not use a taxi for the return journey. “We have spent more using taxis as it’s our only form of transport than we did on our return flights from Birmingham,” she said. Another Southern Spain resident who rarely uses taxis is Robert Keedwell, who

Robert Keedwell moved from South Wales to Mijas three years ago.

“Being a pensioner, my wife and I don’t have a lot of spare cash, so I drive. Also, not being a drinker, it makes sense to take the car,” he said.

Ladies help the needy LADIES from the Soroptimist International Club Costa del Sol (SICCDS) presented a cheque for €2,000 to the Red Cross in Mijas. President Jenny van der Mark said the funds raised will be used for food parcels for families in need. SICCDS is part of a worldwide NGO working to improve the lives of women. More information: www.si-es.org

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Cats that can land on their feet THREE SECOND MEMORY: Goldfish actually have complex minds.

Brain activity DO NOT underestimate your slow, unassuming pet. Goldfish have sharp memories, often remembering the person that feeds them. Unlike the archetypal saying that goldfish only have a three second memory, their minds can in fact recognise a person after a three-month separation.

Also, all varieties of goldfish can see beyond the violet; that is to say they can see ultra violet and infrared lights. They can even see sparks from static electricity which people cannot. So be careful dragging your socks on the carpet before holding your goldfish aquarium or your pet fish might see sparks flying.

Give your cats a scratch post SOME cats have the tendency to destroy expensive furniture or scratch your skin. Unfortunately it is in their nature to do so, so stopping the behaviour completely is virtually impossible, but you can prevent it from happening all too often. Deploy a scratching post and divert your cat’s claws away from

your valuables. Offer a few scratching posts to your cat with different texture: wool, wood, cardboard, upholstery, fabric, fibre rope, and try vertical and horizontal grains. Trim and cap the claws. Vets recommend nail caps that don’t harm your pet. Don’t declaw your cat, it is inhumane. It not only harms your cat’s body parts but its psyche too. Claws play a crucial part of your cat’s survival mechanism; the moment your cat notices it’s missing it’s claws, all sorts of psychological issues arise – a problem worse than cat scratching itself.

CATS do have a ‘righting reflex’ that operates when they fall. First, the brain commands the head and neck muscles to put the head ‘square’ with the ground. Then the rest of the body aligns itself with the head and, hey presto, the cat ends up in a perfect position for a soft landing. Newborn kittens don’t have this reflex, as it depends on a combination of eye and inner ear messages It might seem reasonable to assume that the greater the height of the fall, the worse the injuries. This is, however, only true up to a level of seven storeys; after that the fracture rate actually decreases. This is because after dropping for a distance of about five storeys, the cat reaches maximum speed, the so-called terminal

FALLING: Cats have a reflex to help them land upright.

velocity of a falling body. At this point, the speed is constant and thus the inner ear is no longer aware and stimulated by acceleration. So the cat relaxes and spreads its legs out just as a freefall parachutist does when he is stabilising his descent. On landing, relaxed bodies are much less likely to fracture, which is also true of infants, and adults who are drunk.

Moggies make the most of light IN a totally blacked-out room, a cat can see no better than you or I. What it can do, however, is magnify the faintest quantities of light in its surroundings, and it needs only one-sixth of the light we need. It’s eyes possess a lightintensifying screen made up of 15 layers of cells containing glittering,

iridescent crystals, the tapetum lucidum, set behind the retina. This screen reflects every speck of light after it has been processed by the retina, doubling the effect. It is this that makes cats’ eyes flash in the dark, and probably inspired Willliam Blake’s famous lines: ‘Tiger! Tiger! Burning bright, in the forest of the night.’ Though cats can’t see colour as well as we do, their black-and-white vision is better and they can distinguish up to 25 different shades of grey. For your local radio frequency log onto www.talkradioeurope.com.

Chino Getting it in the neck CHINO, my two-year-old pug, was given a new scarf from Father Christmas, and now won’t take it off. Luckily for him, he looks super cool in it. Steve Matthews, Almeria

WRAP IT UP: Chino loves his new accessory. Submit fun pet pictures to petoftheweek@euroweeklynews.com, in as high a resolution as possible. Please include name of the pet, your full name, where you live and if relevant a couple of lines to explain the circumstances of the photo. Due to space restrictions not all submissions will be used.

Stop small dog syndrome A TERM given to the bratty behaviour of small dogs, small dog syndrome is when the animal will bark at their owners continuously until they get what they want. Because small dogs appear innocent and harmless, some owners forget they are dogs and not little humans. To stop the syndrome

developing into something that could end with a lawsuit, or a trip to the hospital, follow these simple rules. Act as the alpha dog. Have black and white rules that everyone can follow. But don’t hit, put it in a small dog crate for several minutes. Don’t condone the behaviour, just because the dog is small and cute. Do

not make the mistake of letting bad behaviour go unpunished. Set limits in the house. No eating on the counter or table, no jumping on the couch if uninvited, no jumping on people’s laps if uninvited, no barking to get what it wants. Reward good behaviour with a toy or treat.

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HE British Embassy has recently warned drivers of UK registered cars and holiday travellers to be vigilant as to an increased series of robberies along Spanish highways. Robbers have used any number of scams to distract unsuspecting motorists from their belongings. In one scam, for example, robbers will puncture a tyre at a restConsider This stop in such a way that it US citizen Jack is spending the first years of slowly goes flat. his retirement in Almeria. His articles have The robbers then trail been published in Spain and the US. the unsuspecting motorist and offer help while an accomplice steals valuables from the car. Another scam is for robbers to target holidaymakers arriving at airports carrying luxury luggage and computer bags. The tourists are tailed to their rental villa or Washington Irving’s Tales of Alhambra still read today. hotel while thieves wait for the opportune moment to raid the unattended vehicle. A CADRE of writers roadside inns more For the victim, these travelled to Spain, put sinister. crimes can be pen to paper, and left us These authors tended traumatic. Vigilance with an extensive corpus to portray thieves and is paramount and of first-hand adventure robbers as elegant and official warnings accounts. Many of these attractive rogues. should be heeded. works were no doubt a Many times they were What the reader mixture of fact and perceived as Robin may not be aware of fiction. The dangers Hood types, exhibiting is that during the were exaggerated to knightly behaviour 18th and 19th make the roads even replete with noble centuries, tales of more primitive and the breeding. highway robberies and accounts of bandits became part of a popular literary genre. Irving. His Tales of Alhambra remains one of Spain through extensive travel on ‘Robbery in Spain’ was a romantic ideal of the great ‘travel books’ of the 19th horseback. As he did so, he would write and part of an extensive oral and written century. It is a mixture of myth with letters back to his London editor. These tradition. personal anecdotes drawn from his stay in were published in an ongoing serial form. Spain during the 18th and 19th centuries what was then a run-down Alhambra. His accounts tended to romanticise those was perceived by the outside world as a Irving’s melodrama lovingly identifies with ‘fierce and wild bandits’ who populated primitive land of dangerous, unimproved the thieves and squatters with whom he Andalucia. roads within a terrain of high mountains, shares his life within the palace walls. He He also portrayed as hero-like those narrow passes and deep canyons. shows a certain open-minded respect for Brits who never lost their fear of Roadside inns were infrequent and these ‘honourable thieves’. Irving encountering such characters. Ford’s infested with bandits. As people began to humanises those who would otherwise be writing marked an interest in a ‘dangerous travel for pleasure, a crude form of considered unprincipled renegades. Tales Spain’ that would continue into the 20th ‘adventure travel writing’ began. of Alhambra is still widely read and is century. George Orwell and Ernest This genre appealed to those who commemorated by a plaque within the Hemingway are said to have been sought adventure and were fascinated present-day Alhambra. influenced by Richard Ford. Editions of his with danger. These readers considered Richard Ford was one of many prolific work are still being reprinted today. themselves a more accomplished traveller. 19th century British travel writers. His George Henry Barrow (1803-81) is yet In an attempt to get to the ‘soul’ of the Handbook for Travellers in Spain marked a another British author who wrote magical country of Spain, writers often defining moment in English travel travelogues based on his own intimate embellished all the prejudices and literature. British adventurers were experience of Spain. His best known book, preconceived ideas that their readership travelling to Spain in increasing numbers The Bible in Spain: the Adventures and had of Spain. to the point that some actually sought out Imprisonment of an Englishman in the Perhaps the best known writer in this situations that involved danger. Peninsula, was so popular that it even genre is American author Washington Ford had gained an intimate knowledge outsold Charles Dickens in England.

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HUMANISING: Yesterday’s criminal could be tomorrow’s hero. The work is unique in that it was the first widely-read book with accurate firsthand information on ‘gypsy-robbers’. Barrow’s work has been described by critics as a form of political empathy for those indigenous peoples who resent foreign displays of wealth. He describes a certain dignity in the mores of the gypsy thieves as they operated in relation to local Andalucian society. Barrow’s dislike for the growing 19th century phenomenon of American cultural imperialism was well-known. Anyone who has ever been robbed can tell you of the powerful sense of personal violation. Robbery evokes fear and restricts personal freedoms. Complacency can be dangerous. It is interesting to note, however, that for a variety of reasons, certain crimes can morph into different forms. Hollywood lately has tended to humanise traditional ‘bad-guys’ (e.g. pirates and drug smugglers) while portraying corporate bankers and petrochemical execs as the new evil monsters. The lesson here is that yesterday’s criminal could be tomorrow’s hero. In the meantime, be safe!

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Thursday

•BRIDGE CLUB Los Boliches: 645 684 756. •HARMONY SINGING in Benalmadena Costa 952 560 651. •ROTARY CLUB MarbellaGuadalmina: 2pm lunch at Restaurante Cortijo del Guadalmina, San Pedro de Alcantara. 952 888 077. www.rotaryclubmarbella-g.org.

Friday

•ADANA COFFEE MORNING, 11am in Plaza Manilva (Estepona): 952 800 975. •BRIDGE CLUB Los Boliches meets at Cafe Manilla 1.45-5pm. New players welcome. 951 081 984 / 645 684 756. •DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP: 952 464 184.

•ANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY OF ST ANDREW Services every Sunday 9.30am at Iglesia San Miguel Calahonda; 9.30am Capilla San Jose Benalmadena; 10.30am Cemetery Chapel Alhaurin el Grande, 11.30am St Andrew’s Church Los Boliches. 952 580 600 or www.standrews-cofespain.com. •ANGLICAN CHURCH Costa del Sol West: Holy Communion Sundays. 952 808 605. •ARK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Fuengirola - Evangelical family church Sundays 11am. 952 592 171. •CALAHONDA BAPTIST CHURCH: Calle San Jeronimo 1. Worship Sunday 11am with Sunday School. President Terry Webb 952815528. www.calahonda baptistchurch.com. •CALAHONDA CHURCH - Evangelical Christian Fellowship - Sundays

•BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY group meets at Marbella sangha in English at 8.30pm. Contact tonybillings@telitec.com or 952 852 190.

•TABLE-TENNIS CLUB, Benalmadena. Children welcome. 663 138 062 or drtfranklinkim32@ yahoo.com.

•U3A MARBELLA COFFEE MORNING 11am. www.u3a.es or 622 670 158.

Monday

•TRIPLE S SOCIETY Sports and Social club meets at noon at Lauro Golf Clubhouse on the A404 between Alhaurin el Grande and de la Torre. 952 411 463. •PETANCA Arroyo de la Miel, 10am. Play opposite the library up the slope. €1, beginners welcome. 952 566 079. •LUX MUNDI Torre del Mar, Coffee morning, 11am. Refreshments, bric-a-brac, preserves, books, cards for sale. 952 543 334 / 952 540 432.

Saturday

•MALAGA HASH HOUSE HARRIERS; a drinking club with a running problem. Meet friendly people who enjoy running and walking in the Malaga countryside. www.malagahhh.com, robertand marisa@hotmail.com or 637 544 761. •CAR BOOT SALE at petrol station Europe on A357 between Cartama and Alora.

Sunday

•ICE Coffee morning: www.siberme.com or 952 802 549. •PAD OPEN DAY first Sunday of month: 952 486 084. •SEPE CAR BOOT SALE, La Alqueria, last Sunday of month: 610 775 413.

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•CHURCH OF SCOTLAND Service Lux Mundi, Fuengirola, Sundays 10.30am. 951 260 982. •BAPTIST CHURCH, Arroyo del la Miel: Sunday English Service 4pm, Conjunto Zodiaco, Edificio Aries, Calle Sagitario. Call 952 447 967. •ELIM FAMILY FELLOWSHIP Sunday service: 11am in Benalmadena Costa and 3.30pm in San Pedro de Alcantara. www.elimfamilyfellowship. 695 115 496. •EVANGELICAL CHURCH, Paseo Maritimo 77, Los Boliches. Sunday ‘Breaking of Bread’ at 2.45pm; worship and Bible teaching at 4pm. Wednesday Bible study and prayer at 7.30pm. 952 460 728.

•ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS in English in the Parish Church of Virgen del Carmen y Santa Fe at 5.30pm. Marbella Sunday 11am at Calvario Church. 951 153 340. •ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS in English, Arroyo de la Miel Parroquia de la Inmaculada, Plaza de la Estacion, with Father Joe Crawford, Saturdays 1pm. •THE WAY – Christian Counselling Ministry – Fuengirola. 634 369 414 or 663 708 224. •GLORYHOUSE International Christian Centre, La Nogalera, Torremolinos. Charity shop Monday-Saturday. Sunday service 11am. 951 210 300 or 679 740 825

•GAMES: Whist Mondays, Dominoes Thursdays, 2pm at Bar Calla Bella in La Cala Village. Proceeds to Mijas La Cala Lions Club. 633 748 558.

•ST JOSEPH’S CHAPEL, Las Rampas. Roman Catholic Mass daily at 11am. Benediction on Thursdays and a Vigil Mass every Saturday at 7pm. Closed Saturday mornings.

•MOTHER AND TODDLER GROUP The Ark Christian Fellowship, Fuengirola, Tuesday and Thursdays 11am.

•THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION meets throughout the week, various locations. www.british legion.org.uk/counties/spainsouth/branches. • ESTEPONA, Casares and Manilva Jewish Social Club meet regularly for various social events etc. gerrycee@yahoo.co.uk or esteponajcom@btinternet.com.

•COSTA BOOK CLUB, Hotel Tamisa, second Monday of month. 677 251 058.

•ROYAL ANTEDILUVIAN ORDER OF BUFFALOES España No 1 Lodge meet at Woodies/Peacock Bar, Avenida de Bonanza, Benalmadena at 7pm. 952 563 950. •THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, Benalmadena Branch meets at The Lounge, Avda Bonanza, Benalmadena Costa at 10.3011am. 952 442 655. •ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION meets third Monday of each month at the Peacock Bar, Avda de Bonanza, Arroyo de la Miel at 2pm.

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•AGE CARE ASSOCIATION: El Zoco, Calahonda 11am-1pm. 655 903 182. www.agecarecosta.org.

•THE GOOD COMPANIONS CLUB Los Boliches: 952 494 730. •THE INTERNATIONAL TABLE TENNIS CLUB welcomes new players of good club standard or higher. Play every Thursday and Sunday, no membership fees. 952 373 813.

•BRIDGE CLUB Los Boliches meets at Cafe Manilla 1.45-5pm. New players welcome. 951 081 984 / 645 684 756.

•WELSH SOCIETY COFFEE MORNINGS, 11am on last Monday of month at Bar Mediterranea, Avenida Gamonal in Arroyo de la Miel. 622 922 207.

•AGE CARE ASSOCIATION drop-in centres various locations: 691 761 088 or www.agecarecosta.org. CHARITY SHOP, El Zoco, Calahonda, Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Thursday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-2pm. •FUN PAELLA NIGHTS at The Yucatan, San Pedro, in aid of animal rescue: €15 without drinks. 952 781 177 or info@animalcharter. com.

•ALANON – Help for family and friends of alcoholics – 8.30pm. 670 635 201.

•ROYAL ANTEDELUVIAN ORDER OF BUFFALOES Benalmadena Costa: 952 563 950.

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•DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER’S plans for a support/advice group. remembertheperson@ymail.com

COSTA DEL STRICTLY: The Pink Ladies invite you to a BALLROOM DANCING event at Tikitano Restaurant on February 6. Full English cream tea and ballroom instruction, 3.30pm-6pm, €15. Tickets 690 083 113. The Pink Ladies raised more than €8,000 for charity at their last event. •AGE CONCERN Estepona and Manilva: acesteponaymanilva @ageconcern-espana.org or 650 163 928. •BRIDGE CLUB Casaes: 655 459 576 or www.bridgeweb/ casares.com. •COLMENAR DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB: 951 163 071. •LUX MUNDI DUTCH LANGUAGE LIBRARY, Calle Nueva, Fuengirola, 3pm-5pm. •MABS Cancer Support Group: 952 833 568. •MARBELLA HEALING CIRCLE fortnightly: www.marbellahealingcircle.com. •SOUTHERN SOUND BARBERSHOP CHORUS Lux Mundi, Fuen-

girola, 5pm-6pm. 952 473 051. •ACE BRIDGE, 4pm at Pueblo Lopez, Fuengirola. Computer scoring also Monday, Thursday and Saturday. 952 485 678 or ace.bridgeclub@yahoo.com.

Wednesday

•CHICAGO BRIDGE, Estepona, small friendly group. 4.30pm Age Concern drop-in centre. 952 780 243. •COFFEE MORNING and Charity Shop every Wednesday 10.30am12.30pm in St Andrew’s Church Los Boliches 952 580 600 •LIONS CLUB La Cala de Mijas: Second and fourth Wednesday of month. 952 494 323.

•SEPE COFFEE MORNING, La Alqueria: 610 775 413. •THE ACHIEVERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB, Nueva Andalucía: 646 533 112. •TORREMOLINOS & DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB meets at The Bailey off Plaza de la Independencia, Torremolinos. 952 386 172. •ANDALUCIAN RESCUE CENTRE FOR HORSES are holding a horse tack sale on the first Wednesday of the month at the stables behind Miralmonte. •PARASOL SINGERS, friendly amateur singing group, welcomes new members who can hold a tune. Rehearse between Sabinillas and Estepona. 692 558 041 or parasol.singers@btinternet.com.

•FREETHINKERS GROUP: Informal get-togethers for humanists, rationalists, secularists, atheists, agnostics and sceptics to exchange views and ideas and have social outings with like-minded people. costadelsolfreethinkers@ gmail.com. •MARBELLA SINGLES Social Group meets socially for drinks and dinners. For singles in the over 45 age group. English speaking, any nationality. 617 662 538/marycormack1@aol.com.

Coming Up •COMEDY SHOW ‘Lifting’. Four women exploring the themes of physical appearance and plastic surgery. Teatro Alameda, Malaga. January 11-19. 952 213 412 •TASTE SENSATIONS exploring the history of La Colegiata de Santa María La Mayor through sensory stimulation. January 19. 951 700 737.

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Building Services PLASTERING, rendering, dry lining, coving, suspended ceilings. Fitted kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. A l l w o r k g u a ra n t e e d . 6 8 9 515 558 (96789) PLASTERING, RENDERING, Water damage. Tradesman, over 20 year’s experience, references available. Call: 618 776 864 (100417)

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FANTASTIC opportunity to earn a great income. The most exciting, scientifically proven, natural health product. Looking for distribution outlets and sales agents. Contact 693 501 517 www.vencosan.com (202713)

BOOK your Gibraltar/La Linea car hire online at www.brunoscar.com. Malaga and Gibraltar car hire with inclusive rates. Also cheap airport parking, Malaga. 952 891 415 (204494) T1

Buy & Sell POOL TABLES, Snooker Tab l e s , Ta b l e Te n n i s Ta b l e s , D a r t s . Te l : 6 6 6 9 3 3 7 2 6 www.spainpool.com (203168) SUPERPOOL est. 1985. Pool tables, boxing and minivending machines on profit share, also new / second hand domestic tables and accessories. Tel 629 530 233 - www.superpoolspain.com (203772) CD and DVD collections large or small. TC will buy them all. Telephone 652 072 600 (200664)

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CAR HIRE long term from €300 / month. Short term from €70 / week. Delivery & airport service, call 607 334 610 (200577) CAR HIRE. Quality, legal cars from €70 per week. Tel 658 031 285 (200565) C A R H I R E . E xe t e r A i r p o r t from £80 week. 0044 1803 312 253 / 0044 7880 921 421 lowcostdrivehire@hot mail.co.uk (203009)

Car Transport RECOVERY SERVICE car / light plant transported, cars disposed of with official destruction certificate, fully insured. 600 868 056 (203856)

Carpentry CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Available for all types of property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens and bathrooms renovated etc, 30 years experience, very reliable. Tel: 952 441 955 / 677 087 575 (101611) IRISH CARPENTER. Doors, decking, kitchens, bathrooms, all aspects. Esta blished 2002. 952 196 457, 6 9 6 0 6 4 0 1 9 . w w w. c o m p l e t e - c a r p e n t r y. c o m (200837)

Catering PRIVATE Chef Service. Hire your own chef for that special occasion. Gift vouchers available. 637 802 743. www.cook ingholidayspain.com

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APEX CHIMNEY SERVICES, professional chimney sweeping and smoke testing. NACS Qualified. Clean and efficient Tel: Bob 696 320 202 (202354)

DAMP Problem!! Sourced and cured by master builder, longest established damp company on the coast. Call Ed 693 859 894 (200930)

TONY’S MARBLE RESTORATION SERVICE. Marble and terrazo floors, professionally refurbished, quotations without obligation. +34 620 726 875 (203825)

TREE SURGEONS No tree t o o t a l l , r e m o va l o f d e a d palm trees and limbs, eco gardening, mulch and manure fertilizer, palm pruning. 686 948 552 / 661 129 146 www.top-jardin.com (204796)

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PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@garden-professio nals.com (203055)

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DOMESTIC Appliance repairs - washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, profe s s i o n a l l y repaired. Christian 608 337 497

MARBELLA Chiropractic. Free spinal check. Mark Lane, Australian trained, licensed chiropractor. C.C. Guadalmina. San Pedro de Alcantara. 9 5 2 8 8 0 3 9 8 w w w. m a r b e l lachiropractic.com (101253)

GARDENER. Trees, hedges, palms pruned, lawns, fencing, strimming, garden tidied, maintenance. Steve 952 485 941 / 616 669 285 / 654 320 567 (203855)

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U P H O L S T E R Y and steam cleaning sofas, carpets etc… JA Cleaning Services 626 357 955 (86049)

FIND LOVE IN THE SUN www.iwant2meetyou.com. Browse for free Spain’s No 1 online dating site. Bringing ex-pats together. (204448)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET O R D R Y C L E A N , H O N E S T, RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (101382) CONEJO CLEANING. All ty p e s i n c l u d i n g r e g u l a r rentals and holiday lets. Most areas. 20 yrs on the coast. Wendy 635 630 370 / 9 5 2 9 6 4 4 0 7. S e e w e b s i t e for out of season specials!! w w w. c o n e j o c l e a n i n g . c o m (204417) OVEN CLEANING, domestic, commercial, complete fittings, let professional do hard, dirty work, from 35€. 632 569 282 ovencleaning costadelsol.com (98222) L & B CLEANING services, no job too small, professional l a d i e s . Te l 6 4 5 5 6 1 7 1 6 (200567) P R O F E SS I O N A L c l e a n e r / House keeper. Tel 633 461 951 (204205) BE CLEAN SWEEP S.C Property Management and Cleaning Company. Honest and reliable. Call 635 152 313 or 630 614 412 (200804) LEATHER Suites, Upholstery and carpets thoroughly cleaned. Tel: 952 930 472 or 667 430 518 (203082)

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Furniture Computers COSTASYS computer support and maintenance. Home and office visits. Support Contracts, ADSL, Wireless, Antivirus, Networks, PC Repairs, Hardware and Software. www.costasys.com or call Steven 622 253 592 COMPUTER HELPLINE. Desktop, laptops, upgraded, repaired. New and used supplied. Internet, Email problems solved. 952 564 274 / 677 702 501 (89597) PC PROBLEMS solved! Error messages fixed, viruses removed. Hardware and software upgrades available. Also one-to-one training. Experienced and reliable service, no call out charge. Paul 630 652 338 / 952 493 859 PC DOCTOR 20 years serving the Coast. Laptops, PC sales and repairs. In any language. We come to you. 952 591 071 (200826) FREE phone calls from your PC, learn how and other basic skills at home. Taught by m a t u r e m a l e a n d fe m a l e , 10€ ph, 626 980 869 / 609 292 209 (203057)

Cruises WINTER MED CRUISES - 7 days for less than £300! www.cruisesfrommalaga.co.uk

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QUALITY hand finished curtains & soft furnishings, professionally qualified, contact Rachel 952 825 766 or visit www.curtain couturemarbella.com (99478)

CLEARFLOW DRAIN SERVICES. All drain problems solved. More than 25 years on the coast. Tel 952 885 661 or 630 200 600 (99408)

Entertainment PARTYTIME KARAOKE. Karaoke, disco, top cabaret artist, affordable entertainment, for your bar, restaura n t o r p r i va t e p a r ty www.partytimekaraoke.moon fruit.com Tel: 699 767 451

PALM TREE PROFESSIONALS cleaning, pruning and fumigation. Qualified, experienced and insured. Free estimates. Competitive p r i c e s . Te l : 6 0 0 5 5 8 5 6 9 w w w. c o s t a p a l m e r a s . c o m (203836) ARBOLISTA Tree S u r g e r y , N o. 1 fo r t r e e s and palms, on the Costa since 1998. 600 260 534 952 117 486 Kit Hogg C.G.Arb www.spaintree.com (204960)

Electricians ELECTRICIAN 16th Edition BS7671 qualified 24 years experience. Rewires, extra sockets, lights, fault finding etc. www.electriciancostadel sol.com Contact electri cian.in.spain@gmail.com Call Ian 650 151 569

G A R D E N E R fo r p r i va t e homes, communities, tree pruning, pool maintenance, garden design. Specialist in water systems. Tel: 666 953 892 (100065)

Health & Beauty ALL styles of furniture designed and made to measure,built-in or freestanding. Residential/Commercial. Portfolio available. 635 878 116 stuart_macg@hotmail.com (200999)

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PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL AND SKIN TREATMENTS USING IPL IN BANÚS. WWW.TRANSFOR MALL.COM T E L 6 0 5 8 6 5 755 (200953) WEIGHT LOSS or Quit Smoking Consultations. International Health Author BSc qualified. Home visits 632 731 164 any time (203076)

Health & Fitness KRAV MAGA - The most effective self defence system! E a s y - e ffe c t i ve - c r u c i a l fitness - fun. Marbella & Torr e m o l i n o s . A l s o p r i va t e c l a s s e s ! Te l 6 5 5 6 8 9 4 5 5 www.kravmagamarbella.com (200929)

Heating Services COLD APARTMENT? New infra-heating panel in slimline and glass design with anti-damp function, made in G e r m a n y - n o w a va i l a b l e here in Spain. Unbeatable Advantages: only €10 €15 heating cost per panel/per month. Installed in minutes. No plumber, no pipes and no maintenance needed. No cold spots any more. Ideal for studios and apartments. Prices per infraheating panel start from o n l y € 1 8 0 . w w w. m o d e r n heatingdesign.com Tel Spain 634 234 477 (202703)

MINI digger and driver, self d r i v e h i r e a va i l a b l e , s a n d and stone delivery service. 649 526 922 (204976) MINI DIGGER / dumper hire. Property maintenance and small building projects. Reliable, references available. Simon 678 450 051 (203874)

POLISH your marble floor professionally at half price. 671 244 683

MARBLE FLOORS polished. Fast service. Reliable, family run. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. Wooden floors treated. No job too small. Family run. Cleansol 10am - 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (202610)

N O N - S U R G I C A L FACELIFTS IN BANÚS WWW.TRANSFOR35€ MALL.COM T E L . 6 0 5 8 6 5 755 (200953)

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MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE. WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE THEN POLISH TO HIGH GLOSS NON SLIP. PROFESSIONAL FAST SERVICE. COVER ALL COSTA DEL SOL. 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE. TEL: 671 244 683

TEETH WHITENING IN BANÚS FROM 75€ WWW.TRANSFORMALL.COM TEL. 605 865 755 (200953)

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SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage fo r l a d i e s a n d g e n t l e m e n . 952 586 339 - 608 977 260 www.masajessayan.es PA I N ? N e c k , A r m s , B a c k , Legs. Acupressure. Fast res u l t s . N o c u r e – n o p a y. Fuengirola 651 172 474 (200814)

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H O T T U B S , n e w, u s e d , bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs 691 973 131 / 952 793 398 (93498)

House Clearances WANTED FURNITURE & household items houses gard e n s g a ra g e s c l e a r e d t o p prices paid fast reliable service 639 229 607 / 649 977 723 (203868)

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holaCREDITO.COM offering short term loans on your valuables. Also cash for your old GOLD, top prices paid, guaranteed. Please see web for details or call Banus office 951 319 538 (202525)

ABBEYGATE INSURANCE Car insurance exclusive for expatriates, save up to 50%. Find out about our price pledge on UK plated cars. Home insurance from €50. Tel: 952 893 380 (68259)

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HEALTH S A N I T A S . Affordable priva t e m e d i c a l i n s u ra n c e linked to B.U.P.A. Phone 952 383 127 or 670 217 272 (96805)

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Locksmith emergency / appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured, 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (93549) T1

H O S T I N G - Carrier grade data centre in Elviria, two diesel generators, multiple backbone symmetrical carrier-class connections, BGP4 routing, aircon, secure facilities. For dedicated housing or hostings with serious bandwidth and 99.99% uptime, we can host your servers and applications in our data centre in Elviria. Feel free to visit us to discuss your needs. 951 055 676 www.mercuryinternet. com (200563)

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C O S TA LO C K S 2 4 / 7, LO C K S M I T H / H O M E S E C U R I TY, N E W K E Y S, K E Y E D A L I K E , WINDOWS SECURED, SAFES OPENED / INSTALLED, FREE H O M E S E C U R I TY C H E C K , CALL Debby or Bob 952 660 233 / 667 668 673 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED W W W. C O S TA L O C K S . C O M (200741) T2 SECURITY OF SPAIN – 24 HOUR LOCKSMITH – Lock / safe opening service. Locks changed / upgraded. Contact D a r r e n , Te l 6 3 6 7 7 0 8 6 5 w w w. s e c u r i ty o fs p a i n . c o m (204407) T3 24 HOUR locksmith. Emergency opening of doors and safes, established since 1993. 617 921 824 (204269) LOCKSMITH Unlock doors, strong box/cars. Change security locks, emergencies, 24 hours, Marbella, 630 333 615 (200733)

BRAND NEW WILLERBY Siena 32m² home sited within a stylish gated community, 45 minutes from Malaga airport £19,995 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143) WILLERBY COTTAGE 28x10 sited in ‘La Serrana Hills’ of Pizarra, site open all year round, swimming pool, only £13,495. Want to view? Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143)

24/7 Mobility MOBILITY SCOOTERS, electric wheelchairs, wheelchairs, walking frames etc for sale and hire. Delivered to home or hotel. Always a good selection of quality used scooters in stock with guarantee. e.g. used 4 wheel scooter, new batteries €350. Electric wheelchair can go into car €1,595. Rascal Eco 4 boot scooter €2,100 for €1,395. New wheelchairs from €250. Mobility scooter batteries supplied and fitted. For same day delivery phone 609 581 139. Mobility Scooters Direct. www.mobilityscooters directspain.com (203240)

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Mobile/Static Homes ABBEYGATE INSURANCE If you are renewing your p o l i c y o r l o o k i n g fo r n e w cover. Call us, as we are the only Insurance Company in Spain to offer protection on your no claims bonus. Call 952 893 380 (68259) ABBEYGATE INSURANCE M a ke t h e r i g h t c h o i c e a n d join the thousands of expat r i a t e s w h o h ave . We p r o vide a friendly personal serv i c e , fo r a l l y o u r h o m e , motor, health, travel or marine insurance. Call 952 893 380 (68259)

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All models serviced and repaired. Two years guarantee. Free delivery 952 584 302 / 633 127 901 / 633 128 104 www.mobility-spain.com (203865) T1

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W E B U Y, S e l l , r e m o v e a l l types of mobile homes. We p ay C A S H a n d c ove r a l l o f Spain. More details call Suzi Caley 616 250 727 / 951 063 059 or email suzicaley@ gmail.com (100120) MOBILE HOME WOODEN HOUSE ? We buy & sell new and second hand units. Remove, level, repair, transport and build extensions. 30 years experience nationwide. Call us, Casas Moviles Europa 952 119 053 (204408) WANT TO RELOCATE? We can transport your home and install on to a 12 month park f r o m £ 4, 9 9 5 . A n n u a l s i t e fees from €3,000 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143)

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Costa del Sol TOYOTA Yaris 2007 1.4 d4d black diesel, alloys, aircon, 120,000klms f.s.h. very economical, excellent condition. 5,450€ 600 868 056 five peastrading@aol.com

Mosquito Screens ACE OF SHADES - Vertical, Venetian, Roman, Roller, Wooden blinds, various colours available, also black-out blinds. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / aceofshadesla cala@hotmail.com (101730) T H E M O S Q U I TO S c r e e n C o m p a ny. S c r e e n i n g t h e coast for 10 years. Quality p r o d u c t s a t a f fo r d a b l e prices. 622 244 116 www.mosquitoscreenco.com (204121)

Motorbikes KTM LC4 640, Enduro Motor Crosser, on road, off road, orange, 1999, Spanish plates, very low klms, very little use, absolute immaculate condition, €3,500. 603 151 587 (203856)

Motorhomes M OTO R H O M E S fo r s a l e & wanted. www.hispavan.com Leo 687 845 730 (200512)

Motoring

WANTED SPANISH PLATED CARS

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CAR SERVICES MECHANIC workshop & mobile. All work undertaken. ITVs done, reasonable rates, prompt, reliable services 24/7. 620 020 232, 951 165 090 (204978) CABRIOSOL soft tops, Germ a n t o p q u a l i ty, fo r a l l Cabriolet cars & jeeps. Professional fitting, repairs & change of plastic windows. Cabrio-sol. 639 580 372 (Camino de Coin km 13.2 Mijas Golf ). Opening hours: 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (203028) AUTOMATIC gearbox specialist. Transmatic. All models including classic cars, serviced, repaired and reconditioned. Also 4x4 transfer boxes and power steering Call/fax 952 796 166 / 952 805 804 email: transmatic2005@yahoo.c om. www.transmatic.es (200578) RECOVERY SERVICE car / light plant transported, cars disposed of with official destruction certificate, fully insured. 600 868 056 (203856)

FOR SALE WANTED expat owned Spanish cars. If you have a quality car with service history that you want to sell, please phone us and we will pay the top price in cash for it. Remember Robertson, the name you can trust. Over 46 years buying and selling cars and more than 26 years in Spain. We are a small family business and will make sure that all documentation is correctly taken care of. Phone Gordon 608 658 785 or ladies you can ring me, Samantha Robertson on 952 832 173. See our web page www.robertson cars-spain.com (200963) AUTOMATIC Opel Astra 2000 1 . 6 C o m fo r t , o n e o w n e r (nearly) silver, air condition, PA S, o n l y 2 , 5 0 0 e u r o s . Samantha and Gordon Ro b e r t s o n 9 5 2 8 3 2 1 7 3 / 6 0 8 6 5 8 7 8 5 w w w. r o b e r t soncars-spain.com (200963)

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(NEW SHAPE) 2008 Chevrolet Matiz 0.8 litre S model, silver, only 50,000kms, approx 31,000 miles, 5 door, 5 speed, air conditioned, power assisted steering, elderly l a d y o w n e r l e av i n g S p a i n , small car, big bargain, was € 4, 5 0 0 n o w 3 , 9 9 5 e u r o s . Samantha or Gordon Robertson 608 658 785 / 952 8 3 2 1 7 3 w w w. r o b e r t s o n cars-spain.com (200963)

DIESEL SEVEN SEATER Opel Zafira 2.2DTi, 2005, B lueline, 16 valve (125bhp), blue with alloy wheels, climate control, great people carrier, was €5,995, now €5,250. Samantha or Gordon Robertson 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (200963) 4 X 4 D I E S E L 2 0 0 7 LA N DROVER Discovery 2.7TDV6 S E M a r k I I I , o n e o w n e r, 113,000kms, FSH, black with beige leather, many extras, a massive saving on new price. Jeremy Clarkson loved it, can be yours, was €18,995 now €16,995. Samantha or Gordon Robertson 952 832 173 / 608 6 5 8 7 8 5 w w w. r o b e r t s o n cars-spain.com (200963) 4X4 DIESEL MITSUBISHI Montero 3.2GLS long wheel base, 2003, “top of the ra n g e ”, o n e l a d y o w n e r, gold, alloy wheels, air con, 5 s p e e d , w a s € 7, 9 9 5 n o w €6,500. Samantha or Gordon Ro b e r t s o n 9 5 2 8 3 2 1 7 3 / 608 658 785 (200963) SEVEN seater automatic 2008 Toyota Corolla Verso V V T I , o n e o w n e r, o n l y 53,000kms (33,000miles), sale due to relocation, climate control, electric everything, good looking in grey with alloy wheels, now 9,995 euros. Samantha or Gordon Ro b e r t s o n 9 5 2 8 3 2 1 7 3 o r 6 0 8 6 5 8 7 8 5 w w w. r o b e r t soncars-spain.com (200963) 4x4 DIESEL 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 CRD Sport, 5 d o o r, 5 speed, only 82,000kms, 2 expat owners, silver grey, was 7,995€, now 6,995 euros. Samantha or G o r d o n Ro b e r t s o n 9 5 2 832 173 / 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com JUST arrived SuperSport Coupe Nissan 350Z (300 BHP), only 18,000kms (approx 11,000 miles). FSH, striking in copper colour with black leather, this is a real d r i v e r ’s c a r, s e e i t o n o u r web page, cost new 45,000 euros. What a bargain at 16,995 euros. Phone Gordon fo r m o r e i n fo r m a t i o n 6 0 8 658 785 / 952 832 173. www.robertsoncars-spain.com CITROEN BERLINGOS 2008 vans / Multispaces Combis, direct Citroen lease, FSH, low KLMs, from €3,995. 600 868 056 (203856) 2001 Land Rover Discovery TD5 digital air con, diesel, lhd UK plates, good condition, one owner, €4,995. 672 550 037 (203856)

CITROEN Jumper, 2008 mwb van, direct citroen leasing, only 80,000klms, aircon, electric, 8,995€ 600 868 056, five peastrad ing@aol.com (203856) FIESTA 1.4, TDCI 2004, silver, 5 door, 100kms, air con, electric, fantastic condition. 3,750€ 672 550 037 AUTOMATIC Renault Megan Classic, white, 2.0 petrol, 5 door, only 100kms, 1,995€ 672 550 037 fivepeastrad ing @aol.com (203856) VW GOLF 2.0gt TDi 3 door, automatic, black alloys, sat nav etc. very rare car in perfect condition, €7,995. 672 550 037 (203856) VW PASSAT automatic, 2.0 TDi highline, top spec, black, low klms, must be seen, excellent condition. 600 868 056 (203856) AUDI A4 Cabrio, top spec, 3.0 automatic, alloys, sat nav, climate control, black with alcantara, €8,995. 672 550 037 (203856) 2009 Citroen Jumper, 2.2 6 speed high top van, top spec, cost €26,000, new low klms, €12,995. 600 868 056 (203856) 2007 Corsa 1.3 CDTi diesel, 80,000klm, air con, electric, etc. 5 door sport model, very nice car. €5,450 672 550 037 fivepeastrading @aol.com (203856) FIAT Doblo multi space, Nov 2009, top of the range safeline model, multijet diesel, 80,000klms, side steps, bull bars, aircon, etc..etc. absolutely mint condition inside and out, 8,995€. 600 868 056 FORD FIESTA, silver 2006 1.4 tdci, 5 door, aircon, newer shape, very clean car. 4,995€ fivepeastrad ing@aol.com 600 868 056 2008 CITROEN C3, 1.4hdi diesel, deep metallic burgundy, great little car, 5,995€ fivepeastrad ing@aol.com 600 868 056 (203856) E55 AMG MERCEDES 5.5 silver, 2001, fully loaded, 130klms, full service history, very clean example. 6,995€ fivepeastrad ing@aol.com (203856) B I L L B R A D Y C A R S has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbradycars.com (204276)

C O N V E RT I B L E Pe u g e o t 206CC 1.6 Inj 2006 new ITV (MOT ), sunburst red, only 87,000klm (58,000mls) with service history, climate control, alloy wheels, fantastic opportunity for only 5,995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (204276) A U TO M AT I C C o nv e r t i b l e Peugeot 307CC 2.0 Ltr 2007 only 69,000klm (49,000mls) with service history, bluetooth, parking sensors, climate control, alloy wheels and loads more, looks fabulous in metallic blue and only 8,995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (204276) JAGUAR XF Diesel 2.7 Premium luxury, Automatic 2008, only 48.000km. Bought from main dealer Marbella, S a t / N av, p a r k i n g s e n s o r s , front and rear memory seats, too many extras to l i s t , m e t a l l i c s i l ve r, b l a c k l e a t h e r, t h i s c a r h a s b e e n garaged since new and immaculate condition. Price slashed WAS €29.995 NOW €21.995. Tel 952 838 842, 608 950 221 billbradycars. com (204276) AUTOMATIC/Diesel Citroen P i c a s s o 2 0 0 7, o n e p r i va t e owner, full service history, l o w k l m . L o a d s o f e x t ra s , has to be seen for this price, m e t a l l i c c o p p e r, a v e r y scarce MPV for only 7,995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (204276) FANTASTIC opportunity Ford Fiesta 1.25 Inj 16V 2009 5 door (new shape) from lady o w n e r b o u g h t f r o m Fo r d Malaga and serviced by t h e m . Pa r r o t h a n d s f r e e , great first car or coastal car, metallic silver, looks and driv e s fa n t a s t i c , w a s 7, 5 0 0 € NOW €6,995. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars. com (204276) THIS has to be seen, Citroen C-3 Exclusive 1.4 Inj 5 door 2005, one private owner, only 69,000klm (48,000mls) with service history, climate control, cruise control, full electric pack, six CD changer and lots more, was 4,995€ NOW 3,995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars. com (204276) A U TO M AT I C H o n d a F R V 2008, six seater 1.8 I.VETEC E xe c u t i ve , o n e o w n e r, fu l l service history and loads of Honda extras, great saving at only 11,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221. bill bradycars.com (204276) NEED A CAR? - Can’t get credit? - Self employed? - Why not “Rent to Own” your next car? - No loans, no credit checks. HispAuto.com 952 564 912 (202636) LA N D R O V E R 2 0 0 1 F r e e lander TD4 2.0 Diesel. Green, A/C. Spanish plates. 125,000km, good condition. € 4, 5 0 0 . Te l : 6 7 5 3 1 4 8 5 4 (203916)

RENAULT Megane 1.9D, ITV until June, all extras, year 2000, a great car, 1,200 euros ONO. Tlf 680 603 041 AUDI A6, all road, 4x4, luxury motoring, Spanish reg, LHD, auto, diesel, 7,500€, bargain www.hispavan.com Leo 687 845 730 (200512) D I S T R E SS E D s a l e , o n l y 1 9 , 9 9 5 € 0 2 . H y m o r Tra m p M o t o r h o m e , L H D, S p a n i s h 687 845 730 (200512)

INSURANCE ABBEYGATE INSURANCE. No automatic annual increase on our Motor Insurance, renewal policies. Call 952 893 380 (68259) MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 153, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Dir e c t a o n 9 0 2 1 2 3 1 5 3 fo r motor insurance with a hum a n vo i c e i n E n g l i s h f r o m Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now!

MECHANICS BRITISH MOBILE MECHANICS. Fully qualified, home visits, reasonable prices and repairs for all cars. ITV’s €80 we come to you. 951 400 189 www.mbcmechanics.com 695 913 592 (101500)

REPAIRS AUTO ELECTRICAL Specialist. Over 30 years experience. Cars, commercials & boats. Latest diagnostic equipment. Petrol / diesel fu e l i n j e c t i o n p r o b l e m s solved. No job too small. Tel: 647 289 753 (203172)

REGISTRATION CAR TRANSFERS AND IMPORTS PROBLEMS WITH EMBARGOS ON ROAD TAX? SAME DAY COLLECTION OF PAPERS. ENGLISH SPEAKING. PLEASE CALL 633 271 274

WANTED WANTED all cars. Any registration, runners, non runners. Embargos no problem. Call now, cash waiting. 687 049 592 (203809) T1 WANTED. CARS & JEEPS & camper vans for cash. All makes, LHD, any condition. 693 357 000 (204332) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN AND UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 WANTED cars / vans / light plant, anything considered, even with paperwork problems, cash buyer, instant decisions made. 600 868 056 five peastrading@aol.com (203856)

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www.euroweeklynews.com CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WA I T I N G 6 7 8 8 0 8 8 3 7 (101382) WANTED Legal Spanish Cars and Commercial, under 10 years old, any condition, including non-runners and damaged. Cash paid. Buyer collects. Transfer included. Tel: 605 109 796 (200754) WA N T E D D i e s e l C a r, L H D, Spanish reg, 2000 or later, email details and photos. 678 490 155 lacalasol@hot mail.com (200512)

Music PROFESSIONAL live music for any event. Weddings a speciality. Solo Spanish guitar to dance band. Details David 687 627 434 (Not an Agent) (204219)

Nautical WANT to have a sailing boat all year for 4,000 euros? 617 074 567 John (201524)

Painter/Decorator

PAINTER & DECORATOR If you just want the job done, then call the rest, but if you want the job done right call the best. Sam “Simply the Best” 18 years Mijas area 952 666 025 / 629 546 128 (204830) PAINTER & DECORATOR Lounges from 120€, bedr o o m s , h a l l s 6 0 € . Pa p e r hanging, plastering, tiling and paint spraying. Call Dennis, Calahonda. 670 774 527 (204975) DAMP problems, painters & builders, interior, exterior, 18 years experience, free quote. Tel 626 954 440

Pest Control COCKROACHES, ANTS, ins e c t s , f l e a s , m i c e , ra t s , wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee, serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control Company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (95515)

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Pets YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully va c c i n a t e d and neutered, free of charge. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity. Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death. Can be seen without obligat i o n a t C a t a n d D o g Wo r l d Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 CHIHUAHUA pedigree puppies with passport. All year round available. 952 112 870 / 654 285 667 (97945) A C C O M PA N Y y o u r p e t s t o their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchauffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@petchauffeur.eu

CHARITIES ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers t o wa l k a n d s o c i a l i s e w i t h our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on w w w. a d a n a . e s . Ke n n e l s open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Pa r q u e d e l o s Pe d r e g a l e s , Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call Marjorie 952 79 74 05 or 636 934 146 (93319) ACE CHARITY at El Refugio Kennels always needs volunteers to help with dog walki n g . I t ’s g o o d e xe r c i s e , a couple of hours any morning of the week. Foster and permanent homes also needed for our many inmates! Vivien 639 991 079 (93320) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public w e e k- e n d s f r o m 1 0 . 0 0 t o 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. Fo r o u r r i d i n g fo r t h e d i s abled classes, we are also in n e e d o f e x t ra h e l p e r s . We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net

A t S O S A n i m a l Re fu g e w e have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us fo r s o m e t i m e a n d w o u l d love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to h e a r f r o m y o u . We d o n o t put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to h e l p ra i s e fu n d s a n d a r e happy to come and collect. So if you are having a clearout, please contact us on 665 682 919 or 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-ani mals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317) ARCH - The Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses welcomes visitors and volunteers to their stables on Saturdays from 10 - 12 or by appointment. Come and help out, drop your children o f f fo r t h e K i d s C l u b o n a S AT U R D AY o r s p o n s o r o r adopt one of our horses, d o n ke y s o r m u l e s . We a l w a y s n e e d h e l p w i t h fu n d ra i s i n g t o l o o k a f t e r t h e abandoned and abused animals. Our aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome. We are a small friendly team why not join us. Find us in Alhaurin El Grande, behind the Venta Miralmonte on the road from Alhaurin to Coin, (A404) Urb. Viña Borrego, fo l l o w t h e y e l l o w s i g n s . Charity registered with the Junta de Andalucia No 8448. www.horserescuespain.org info@horserescuespain.org archrescue@yahoo.co.uk Te l : - 6 3 5 7 9 8 2 1 9 o r 6 5 6 935 613 or 620 175 828

KENNELS EURODOG Boarding Kennels a n d C a t t e r y. U n d e r n e w ownership, fully licensed and sanitary approved, long/short term. Mijas Costa Te l 6 9 7 7 3 1 1 7 1 w w w. e u rodogspain.com (89637) SPECIAL PROMOTION for new clients at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Dogs €10 per day plus IVA Tel: 952 112 978. www.cat-and-dogworld.com (97995) PETCARE PET HOTEL. Holi d a y a c c o m m o d a t i o n fo r dogs and cats. Individual heating available. Introductory offers for new clients. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcarespain.com (98147)

C O O L K E N N E L S A N D C AT TERY. Air conditioned. Your p e t s l o v i n g l y c a r e d fo r b y English mother and daughter. Near Coin. LAGUNAKEN NELS@hotmail.com Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983 STEFANIE’S KENNELS AND CATTERY, Estepona. Fully licensed, Junta approved, est. 1986. Viewing welcomed 9 5 2 7 9 0 9 4 3 w w w. s t e fa nieskennels.com (202692)

PLUMBER: Water heaters repaired, replaced same day. Full bathroom and kitchen reforms, previous work can be seen. References available. Mark Allan 608 454 778 / 952 937 244 (203807)

Pools www.Quick-SaleDeals.com. For The Latest Marbella Serious Investor and Quick Sale Luxury Property Deals Updated Daily: www.BobCallan.com Mob: 616 004 771

Pet Insurance PROTECTAPET. Spain’s leading pet insurance. 965 756 371 www. info@protectapet.eu

WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (100017)

Pet Transport PET-COURIERS.COM – If you love your pet try us first – we are the best. Door to door service throughout Europe. Specialised vehicles – bespoke service. Full legal service including documentation if required. For further information call or e-mail us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227. Email: i n fo @ p e t- c o u r i e r s . c o m o r www.pet-couriers.com THE DOG MOVER. Licensed professional transp o r t e r s . Tw o h a n d l e r s , s o dogs never alone. 680 781 699 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.moveyourdog.com L O O K N O F U RT H E R F O R YOUR PET TRANSPORT. WE OFFER A SERVICE TO TRAVEL WITH OR WITHOUT YO U R P E T S / F U R N I T U R E . ALL PETS TRAVEL WITH US IN AIR CONDITIONED PEOPLE CARRIERS. CALL FOR PRICES. 952 596 213 / 665 1 5 0 2 2 7 W W W. S PA I N U K SPAIN.COM (204441) PET TRANSPORTATION b y a i r. C o m p l e t e s e r v i c e from professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat-and-dog-world.com (97995) A C C O M PA N Y y o u r p e t s t o their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchauffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@petchauffeur.eu

Plumbing NEED a Qualified Plumber? No call-out charge. Call Vinny 662 682 220. www.costa plumber.es (100058) T1 THE Irish plumber for all your plumbing requirements, all areas covered. 7 days, reasonable rates. 605 206 394 (200961) RETIRED REGISTERED PLUMBER / DRIVER. Needs beer money, any job considered. Free advice, lowest rates. Chris 652 665 380

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Property for Sale

GREAT OPPORTUNITY. TORREBLANCA. Ideal detached villa offering two self contained separate levels - main upper level 3 beds/1 bath lower level 1 bed/1 bath, i d e a l fo r r e n t a l o r e l d e r l y person/teenager/guests, large plot, private swimming pool and spacious garage, quiet residential area. Original asking price €299,500 n o a g e n t s fe e s , n o w €230,000. Viewing recommended - 647 647 629 MARBELLA centre, first line beach, 3 beds, 3 baths, suitable for cash buyer. Price €250,000. 671 244 683 (203209) SANTA CLARA GOLF south facing, sea views, 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, intermediaries and estate agents abstain €475.000 librosyso bres@hotmail.com Tel: 630 313 814 (203858) PUERTO BANUS - Price red u c e d . P r i va t e s a l e . Fo u r bedroomed townhouse, Condes de Iza. 0044 (0)7801 427 884 (200913) MARBELLA 2 bedroom apartment next to Puerto Banus. 220,000€ 617 074 567 (201255) ALHAURIN - For sale, park home, two beds, 22,500€ 634 359 716 simmoc1941@ yahoo.co.uk (204814) LUXURY Apartment For Sale. Reduced by 20,000€. See: www.mijasgolfapartmentfor sale.co.uk 00+44+1322 839 009 (204817) MARBELLA La Reserva, Penthouse, about to be repossessed, prime location, 2 bed, 2 bath, 160K€ neg. Fa b F i n c a s 6 9 2 1 5 1 9 3 1 (203834) I F YO U a r e s e e k i n g a b a r gain country house in Alhaur i n e l G ra n d e a r e a , w e d o the research and present you with a shortlist. Call FabFincas 692 151 931 ALHAURIN EL GRANDE, Reduced, pretty 2 bed, 2 bath country house, access views, garden + land, 135K€ Neg. Fa b F i n c a s 6 9 2 1 5 1 9 3 1 (203834)

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Property to Let

MARBELLA centre, rooms to let 671 244 683 (203209) Nr La Duqesa Port - 2 bed, 2 bath apartment, UK TV, garage, communal pool. 5 mins walk to beach €400 per month. HaciendaGuadalupe - 3 bed, 2 bath apartment overlooking country. Communal p o o l , U K T V, u n d e r g r o u n d parking €500 per month Tel: 678 307 622 (204045) w w w. c o s t a r e n t s . c o m ove r 900 properties for long term rent 671 093 925 (204353) 2 4 H O U R wa r d e n a s s i s t e d a p a r t m e n t s fo r r e n t a t Casares del Sol. Please see our main advert on page 9 2 fo r fu r t h e r d e t a i l s (203015) MARBELLA BANUS 2 bed, 2 b a t h , b i g e l e g a n t , fu l l y equipped, gardens, pool, p a r k i n g , 7 5 0 € . Te l : 6 3 7 4 3 9 2 2 2 . b ra v o e l e z o v i c @ gmail.com (204869)

WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM. Inland property rentals, long or short term, holidays 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (100017) MONTEMAR, one bedroom apartment to let, all day sun, pool/gardens, any let 300€ pcm. 605 206 394 (200961)

P R E TTY c o u n t r y h o u s e i n Coin. Front porch, living room, kitchen with open fire, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Extras: A/C in bedrooms and living room, parking area, roof terrace with fantastic views and bbq area. Built: 70m2. Land 1,000m2 Price: 6 0 0 € i n c l u d i n g b i l l s . T L F: 656 917 342 (REF AQ_F786) (204315) COUNTRY house very close to Coin town. Front porch t e r ra c e a r e a , l i v i n g r o o m , kitchen, 2 bedrooms and b a t h r o o m . Pa r k i n g a r e a . Built 65m2. Price 450€. TLF: 656 917 342 (REF AQ_F697) (204315)

Costa del Sol R O O M TO L E T - D o u b l e room, separate kitchen and shower, within Finca, Alora. €300 pm inc. Tel: 628 421 289 (203022) NUEVA ANDALUCIA. 1 bedroom garden apartment. Close to all amenities. Suit quiet person. Sky TV + elec inc. 450€ per month. Call 636 088 171 (202715) LONG TERM rental, super prices, no commission, apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas. Coast and inland. Tlf. 679 111 522 (200866) CARIHUELA, Castillo Santa Clara. Top floor apartment, panoramic sea views, spacious 1 bedroom apartment, lounge, nice sunny terrace, furnished, swimming pool, 24h reception, 600€ long term, ref. 10054, www.inmouniver sal.com; 952 381 280

Pumps WATERWELLS waterwell drilling, well pumps, irrigation, pump tests, pressure pumps. Waterwells.org/Sondein SL. Established on the coast since 1995. Web page www.wellsinspain.com. Enquiries info@wellsin spain.com 629 978 801 (Fax) 952 793 250

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ALHAURIN EL GRANDE 2 bed, country house, terrace, lawn, pool, excellent location, 600€ month. FabFincas 692 151 931 (203834) ALHAURIN EL GRANDE 4 bed, 2 bath, pool, terrace, parking, 500€ month. FabFincas 692 151 931 TO W N H O U S E P l a ya G o l f, To r r e q u e b ra d a , 2 b e d , 2 b a t h , p r i va t e g a r d e n , fu r nished, fantastic mountain & sea views, very clean, €650pm. 634 123 652 M A R B E L LA A PA RT M E N T Rentals from 700 per month to 1500 per month. 1/2/3 bedrooms. Exclusive addresses. Telephone 622 571 040 www.kingscastlemarbe lla.com kingscastlemarbe lla@gmail.com (200817)

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NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL R E M O V A L S Local and International. Full and part loads taken please call 952 8 1 6 5 8 2 w w w. fo c u s - t ra n s port.com (86002) FLORIDA SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (203120) USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (203120) DUBAI SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (203120) SOUTH-AMERICA SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es WWW.SPAINUKSPAIN.COM . Ve h i c l e l e av i n g S p a i n o n 9th / 19th / 28th of each month, returning 10th / 20th / 29th of each month. Prices from £90 per cubic metre. Cars £525, bikes £325, jetskis/boats from £525, dogs £395, cats £295. All animals travel with us in air conditioned people carriers. 952 596 213 / 665 150 227 (204441) MOVING BACK TO UK? Removal vehicle departing weekly throughout 2012. Excellent, professional service & great rates. Ring (0034) 665 089 244 or (0044) 01543 467 777 & see w w w. e l i t e - e u r o p e a n . c o m (93139) 15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 18th January, space available Tel. 639 928 090

INTERNATIONAL and European Removals. Expert removals worldwide. www.universalremovals.com Tel: 951 247 834 MOVING MATTERS SL – removals and storage. Local or to and from the UK/Ireland/Portugal and across Europe. Over 16 years experience. For free quotation Tel 951 311 118. www.moving matters.eu (202620)

MAN AND VAN VAN AND MAN. Removals, clearances. Experienced and 100% reliable. €20 per hr. Paul 622 793 989 (97996) MANVAN REMOVALS €20 / h o u r, 3 va n s a va i l a b l e . House clearances. Storage from €10 / week. Tel David 696 810 618 (89629) EUROPE / UK fortnightly, fu l l o r p a r t l o a d s e r v i c e . David 696 810 618 (89629) MAN & VAN Removals and transport, all areas covered 100% reliable 952 816 582 (100423) THE VAN MAN. Cheap and cheerful. €20 per hour. 677 251 025 (200775)

STORAGE R E M O V A L B O X E S Large, med, wardrobe, bubble wrap, tape, collect or delivered. Local and international removals also undertaken. 952 239 110 / 632 702 306 (44093)

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Roller Shutters ACE OF SHADES - Vertical, Venetian, Roman, Roller, Wooden blinds, various colours available, also black-out blinds. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / aceofshadesla cala@hotmail.com ROLLER shutter repairs. 7 days a week. Conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931

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Services CARPENTRY CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Available for all types of property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens and bathrooms renovated etc. 30 years experience. Very reliable. Tel: 952 441 955 / 677 087 575 (101611)

FURNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 119 190 (86046)

WINDOW COIN WINDOWS Aluminium windows, Doors, PVC Blinds, Mosquito screens, C a n o p i e s , G l a s s Fa c t o r y, shower screens etc. All at village prices. Spanish owned business. English 646 066 351 (204248)

Sewing ALL STYLES Curtains, upholstery, soft furnishings and bean bags made to measure. Sensible prices. Also repairs / alterations. All areas. Call 672 800 887 or email judein spain@hotmail.com (200779)

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SIGNS, Vehicle Decals, Logos, Flyers, A-Boards, Digital Art, Banners. 670 583 779 (200926) SIGNS, all types, vehicles, pavement signs, illuminated, L.E.D. Neon, banners, sale boards. 16 years on the Coast! w w w. s i g n s t u d i o spain.com 639 133 135 / 952 796 299 (67022)

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AFFORDABLE POOL MAINTENANCE - Professional maintenance from only €80 per month (exc. chemicals) Call Splash Pools on 952 591 053 open 8am to 4pm (202621)

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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN’S suits to measure. Be measured in the comfort of your own home or office by a qualified English tailor. Linen suits a speciality. Phone 634 378 085 for the travelling tailor to call. (204860)

CARERS REQUIRED! Join our team of carers who work in the UK. Earn from 868GBP - 1 3 3 0 G B P fo r 2 w e e k s . Good written/spoken English/British or EU Passport required. Contact Sandra on 658 965 204 or email s.field@consultuscare.com

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F U L L T I M E A d m i n i s t ra t i o n Staff Required. Mijas town based photographic agency requires a computer literate, energetic person to help with general office administ ra t i o n . M u s t b e f l u e n t i n spoken and written English. Please email your CV to: jobs@arcangel-images.com

Situations Wanted RELIABLE BILINGUAL COUPLE SEEKING HOUSE SITTING / MAINTENANCE POSITION. OWN TRANSPORT ALL AREAS. 644 167 561 (86212) MATURE female looking for cleaning/ironing and general house work/retail or bar work. Sandra 609 292 209

Soft Furnishings C U R T A I N S , blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Te l 6 5 7 3 6 9 3 4 3 o r r o s a n nacarmella@hotmail.com

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COUNSELLING, LIFE COACHING. All addictions, depression, other problems. 23 years experience. Contact 634 369 414 (204201) PSYCHOLOGIST: Depression, panic attacks, hypnosis. Dr Frank Stahl Tel: 609 503 021 (204174) POOL MAINTENANCE and repairs, friendly and reliable service. Estepona to Malaga and Inland. Special offers on r e - g r o u t s a n d h e a t e r s fo r 2011. 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 sparklenripple@hot mail.com / www.sparklenrip ple.net (86211) T3

Tiling TILING, plastering, plumbing, bathrooms, kitchens, reforms and hot mini pools built. 605 206 394 (200961)

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Trophies LASER ENGRAVED Trophies, Prizes, quality glass engraving service, competitive prices, with 40 years experie n c e . Tr o p h i e s , m e d a l , badges from €1. THE S P O RT S S H O P F u e n g i r o l a Tel: 952 473 530 (202701)

Tuition L E A R N S PA N I S H . S p e a k Spanish from 1st lesson. 1 to 1 or group lessons. Children and adults. Friendly teacher. Learn properly, gain confidence. GCSE & all leve l s . F r o m S o t o g ra n d e t o Fuengirola. Great prices 664 209 839 (202632)

CALAHONDA Language Centre, established 25 years, offers Spanish courses at all levels. The new term starts on January 14th with enrolm e n t f r o m Tu e s d a y 8 t h . There is a 60 hour semi intensive beginners Spanish course over 6 weeks, two hours every morning in a small group for guaranteed results. Less intensive Spanish courses at all levels are on-going. We also offer priva t e t u i t i o n fo r t h o se w h o prefer. Enrol now, 952 931 176; calang@spansurf.com / www.calahondalanguagecen tre.com (200559)

PIANO/GUITAR lessons by professional musician. Nueva Andalucia. 677 626 655 (200982)

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SKY PROBLEMS / Installers don’t turn up when they promise to? Can’t or won’t sort out your satellite problems? Then call Steve @ Scansat. We supply and install full Sky Systems, Digi-boxes, Dishes, Sky cards UK/Irish. Dish relocations and TV extensions. For a fast reliable service call Steve 676 533 209 problem solved!

Mobile Service. ITV Legal. Solar Reflective tint for glass curtains, balconies, yachts. Stop fading, heat & glare. 958 496 571 – 644 546 176 solarshadetinting@gmail.com (204325)

SKY DIGIBOXES - Free View and Sky + HD, New, Used, Refurbished Boxes with warranty from an unbeatable €30. Tel 653 061 472

MARBELLA CENTRE – the ideal place for your enjoyment in the city centre, eight young ladies for unforgettable moments. Open 24h and prices from €50. For reservations and information call 620 366 817 NEAR Miraflores, Maria, sexy young Bulgarian lady, 25, very pretty, sweet and loving. I am the little doll in your wet dreams. 602 690 036

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Sponsored by THE bar of safety in Spanish cars has been raised during the last five years. However, there is still a notable gap between the safety equipment of higher and lower segments. In this sense, Germany has been identified as the most advanced country in Europe in terms of car protection systems. These are some of the main findings in a report by the Fundacion Mapfre’s Instituto de Seguridad Vial, a traffic safety research institute dependent on insurance company Mapfre.

Safety equipment gaps found between EU markets The report analyses how vehicle safety systems have evolved between 2006 and 2011. “Car producers have made great efforts to enhance safety in the last few years to introduce as many technological innovations as possible with lower costs,” the report

states. However, it also reminds buyers they should request more information about safety before buying a vehicle. The report compares three best-seller car models (Renault Clio, Volkswagen Golf, Ford Mondeo) in three different segments. It tries to prove the differences in serial safety equipment of a same car model depending on the EU market. In general terms, the

conclusion is that whether in Spain, France, Germany or Britain, cars have similar features. However, significant differences have been found in equipment for lower car segments, such as the Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP), Traction Control System (TCS) and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). These features are more common

in Germany than in the other three countries. For example, in a same low-segment model, the EBD is scarcely found in Spain, France and Britain, while it is present 80 per cent of the times in German models, the report found. Another finding is that lower-segment cars - which are the best-seller models have a significant safety gap compared to higher segment

models. The Isofix international standard for attachment points for child safety seats in passenger cars, for instance, is more rarely found the smaller the car is. In A-segment cars - the smallest of all - Isofix can be found in 60 per cent of them. ESP and TCS do not reach 20 per cent of the cases.

Christmas comes early for Sir Alex Ferguson MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson took possession of an extended range electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt. Sir Bobby Charlton was given a Captiva. It was part of the club’s partnership agreement with the global car manufacturer. The Volt can travel up to 80 kilometres gas and emission free – and virtually silent – before the on-board generator kicks in to add a further 500 kilometres of extended range. “I think the Volt is absolutely phenomenal. A friend of mine drove one in the States and kept going on and on about it, so when I had the opportunity I said ‘yeah I’m going to try it because it’s the car of the future, really.’ “I’m very pleased with it,” Sir Alex said. The Chevrolet Volt is available in Europe’s largest automobile markets at a base price of €38,425. It won the prestigious European Car of the Year 2012, amongst others. Chevrolet will become the club’s shirt sponsor beginning with the 2014/2015 season.

RED DEVILS: Sir Alex Ferguson (left) and Sir Bobby Charlton with their new cars, the Chevrolet Volt and Chevrolet Captiva respectively.

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€306 million investment in Sunderland production plan INFINITI, the car brand of Nissan Motor, confirmed it will manufacture vehicles in Europe from Nissan’s production base in Sunderland, UK. The announcement represents a substantial investment of around £250 million (€306 million) and is expected to create a further 1,000 jobs at Sunderland and across the country. “This milestone, our first premium product to be manufactured at Sunderland, reconfirms our commitment to UK manufacturing and the ongoing success of the plant, which is moving up the value chain,” Colin Dodge, Nissan Motor Executive Vice President, stated.

MILESTONE: A world first. “Just as important, the new Infiniti, is being developed with help from our London design centre and our European Technical Centre at Cranfield,” he added. Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “Sunderland will be the only place in the world to make this new compact.”

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Sponsored by FOUR years and a half after it was first presented in America, the new Ford Kuga is finally launched to the European market. The new Kuga is the centrepiece of Ford’s strategy to expand in the European SUV market. It offers an array of features and technologies, including: Ford’s Intelligent AllWheel Drive system; segment first hands-free liftgate that operates with a gentle kicking motion; fuel efficiency with optional EcoBoost petrol engine, and Ford SYNC with Emergency Assist, among others. Production of the new Kuga started this month at Ford’s assembly plant in Valencia. Base price starts at €25,150 with the 1.6 EcoBoost 150 Trend, while the top model 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium is priced at €33,400. “European customers have really taken the current Kuga to their hearts,” Barb Samardzich, vice president, Product Development said. “The new Kuga retains that charisma and adds remarkable new technologies, features and capability.” The AWD system preemptively reassesses conditions 20 times faster than it takes to blink an eye, readjusting the AWD power split to give the driver an enhanced blend of handling and traction. Ford Curve Control acts as a safeguard for drivers who have entered a bend with too much speed. The system mitigates against severe understeer by aggressive braking and can, if the driver is still pushing their foot down on the accelerator, also reduce engine torque. Kuga offers space for more luggage than the current car and a luggage compartment that can be accessed more easily.

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SAFETY: New Kuga was awarded a maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP. Ford’s hands-free tailgate can be opened or closed simply by a kicking motion beneath the rear bumper to either open or close the powered

tailgate; and new Kuga offers 46-litres more luggage compartmentspace than the current model, while the rear seats fold flat in one

movement. The volume of road noise and wind noise audible has also been significantly reduced. New Kuga will deliver

fuel economy through significantly improved fuel efficiency from a powertrain lineup that, for the first time, includes EcoBoost engine tech-

nology. Petrol engine fuel consumption has been reduced by 25 per cent and diesel engine fuel consumption by 10 per cent.

Five-door all-rounder with comprehensive specification VOLKSWAGEN is launching a special model of the Golf Plus called LIFE. This latest model comes with a comprehensive set of features and is thus tailored to customers’ wishes. Prices start from €21,200 for the

1.4-litre petrol-engine version (59 kW / 80 PS). Compared to a standard range model with comparable specification the price advantage is at most €3,400, the company said. Golf Plus LIFE includes EQUIPMENT: Golf Plus LIFE also features six airbags, ESC Climatronic automatic stability and a range of optional climate control, a driver assistance winter pack (including systems. heated front

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windscreen washer jets), the RCD 310 radio, ParkPilot, the Light and Sight pack and the multifunction Plus display. Further standard features include highcomfort seats in the ‘Matrixline’ seat fabric (with storage pockets on the backs of the front seats, height adjustment, lumbar supports and drawers under the front seats) and a central armrest. The multi-function leather steering wheel scores through its ease of use and, together with the leather gearlever knob and handbrake handle, gives the interior a special ambience. Externally, this special model can be identified by the 16-inch ‘Spokane’ alloy wheels and the wording ‘LIFE’ on the wings. Chrome rims on the air inlet grilles, an LED registration plate light, fog lights and tinted rear and side windows are further attributes of this model. The Golf Plus LIFE is being offered with seven petrol and six diesel engines. The petrol engines deliver between 59 kW / 80 PS and 90 kW / 122 PS, while the diesels cover a performance range from 77 kW / 105 PS to 103 kW / 140 PS.

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ADRID of the early 60s was like one big clubhouse for the Americans. They had gravitated there drawn by the lure of Hemingway’s short stories that promised cheap living, blood-pounding adventures and an entirely different way of life far different than the drab conformist monastic era of button-down-collar, suit-and-tie America. A future in the US promised as much excitement as an ear of corn could have expected growing up. This collection of eccentrics that had leapt from the stratified routine of back home now all found themselves lonesome and roaming the back streets of Spain’s capital searching for an epiphany. All of Papa’s (Hemingway’s) haunts were visited like revered museums. I imagine that almost everyone carried a book of his short stories in their back pocket and were likewise electrically alerted for any happening or circumstance that might enliven their life and yield a touch of meaning to their gaited sleepwalk. One thing is for certain, none of them was ever going home again. Each and every expatriate was unique in their own way, yet similar in their search. Before too long they all discovered one particular personage who was older and drew them in: Luis Stumer. A man that I never met but continue to hear those legendary stories about him right down to this day. The fact that he is given special mention also in the important time commemorating the 50th anniversary of that prestigious Club Taurine de London also alludes to the fact that he was an exceptional personage. Mr Stumer was an archaeologist, anthropologist and very learned man who hit the sauce heavily and shared his happy hour with all. From rumours and quips concerning his life he appears to have been a Virginia Woolf type critic to all and a Papa Hemingway larger than life raconteur. It was probably the Stumer’s that Paul J Polansky first heard about the contest that James Hearst of the San Francisco Examiner fame was offering. Apparently Hearst had

Mojacar Beach 1969.

The people of Mojacar back in the late 60s.

Ric Polansky

Paul Polansky in the second of the only two photos ever taken of him ‘back then’.

Ric Polansky 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.

made lots of money in Spain and a perfect place to investigate. had also noticed the large Hence the fact-finding mission to American contingency in Madrid Mojacar and back to Madrid only so he offered a large cash prize to to discover in his absence the offer anyone that could come up had been withdrawn by Hearst with investment ideas as the taxman was on how to spend his Hemingway putting on the squeeze. money and make described Madrid That didn’t stop him, more. Paul, while as ‘The Capital of though; he met with bouncing from bar the World’ the great man himself to bar, listened to the and proposed his timely other foreigners that find only to have the too had come to ‘The Capital tables turned. “Well, if it’s that of the World’ as Hemingway good, you should do it yourself.” described Madrid. He had further More was not needed to be said. heard quaint tales about a far-off He left the next day back for place in a forgotten province, Mojacar. And the rest became Mojacar, and deduced it would be history and houses.

The formal gate to the city back in 1488.

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HIS weekend 32 teams will be participating in the third round of the FA Cup and, as always, there will be a handful of surprises as many top-line clubs play banana-skin ties against inferior opponents. There are four all-Premiership encounters. Seven-time winners and holders Chelsea visit Southampton, Manchester United travel to West Ham, there’s a repeat of the Boxing Day

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.

clash between QPR and WBA at Loftus Road while Swansea play Arsenal at The Emirates. Potential giant-killing acts could be performed by Brighton (at home to Newcastle), Bournemouth (v Wigan), Crawley Town (v Reading), possibly Burton Albion at Leicester and Luton at home to Wolves. And with Aston Villa conceding goals left, right and centre, they will certainly be tested by Ipswich. Sunderland won’t find it easy at Bolton, neither will Norwich at Peterborough nor Stoke at Crystal Palace, and I must wish Hastings United, the lowest-ranked

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team left in the tournament, good luck at Middlesbrough. Elsewhere, Everton (v Cheltenham), Liverpool (v Mansfield), Manchester City (v Watford), Fulham (v Blackpool) and Tottenham (v Coventry) should all go through, but you never know; anything can happen in the third round of the Cup and invariably it does! FA CUP: Upsets could happen in the third round ties.

Festive action

* Manchester United delivered another ‘Fergie Time’ Boxing Day knockout to beat Newcastle 4-3. It was the ‘12 goals of Christmas’ for Aston Villa who lost 8-0 at Chelsea and 4-0 at home to Tottenham in the space of five days (Gareth Bale scored a hat-trick for Spurs). A goal by ex-Manchester City star Adam Johnson gave Sunderland a late Christmas present-win over Roberto Mancini’s men and WBA have now attained their best half-season points tally since 1982. * The big game in the Championship over the festive season saw leaders Cardiff beat Crystal Palace 2-1. Second-placed Hull drew 0-0 with Leicester (5th) and after losing 1-0 at second-placed Middlesbrough, Blackburn sacked their manager Henning Berg. * Sean O’Driscoll was also dismissed as manager of Nottingham Forest just two hours after the Reds had whipped Leeds 4-2. It’s a precarious job, managing a football team, unless your name is Ferguson, Wenger or Moyes! * Also last week, lowly Peterborough stunned Wolves 3-0 at Molineux in the Championship while League Two strugglers Barnet caused an upset by winning 1-0 at table-toppers Gillingham. * Former World Cup referee Graham Poll has effectively told PL managers to ‘learn the rules’ of the game and to stop blaming match officials! This followed

the remarks made by ranting and raving Sir Alex Ferguson after Newcastle were awarded a ‘fair’ own-goal at Old Trafford on Boxing Day. I know he’s 71 but that’s no excuse. He’s been in football since he was 16 and should know the rules by now. * Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara has become the 11th batsman in cricket history to score 11,000 Test runs, reaching the milestone against Australia on Boxing Day. And in the same match, Australia’s captain Michael Clarke became his country’s highest run-maker in a calendar year, scoring 1,545 in 2012, to beat Ricky Ponting’s 2005 tally of 1,544. And staying with cricket, Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has retired from limited over matches. * Scot Colin Montgomery has emerged as favourite to captain Europe’s 2014 Ryder Cup team in his home country. * Rafael Nadal, who hasn’t played a serious game of tennis since Wimbledon last June, had hoped to take part in a tournament in Abu Dhabi last week but withdrew due to a stomach bug. However, he hasn’t ruled out playing in the Australian Open later this month.

Did you know? Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is married to the daughter of Diego Maradona. And Aguero’s striker-partner at The Etihad Stadium, Mario Balotelli, once had a trial with Barcelona.

SHAKY COMEBACK: Rafael Nadal had to withdraw from Abu Dhabi tournament due to a stomach bug.

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Famous win puts Malaga fourth MALAGA travel to Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday in fourth place after a famous 3-2 triumph against Real Madrid at La Rosaleda. Substitute Roque Santa Cruz struck twice in three second-half minutes to add

to Isco’s opener as Los Blanquiazules recorded a first victory over the Spanish giants since 1983. Madrid boss Jose Mourinho caused a surprise before kick-off by dropping goalkeeper Iker Casillas,

yet replacement Antonio Adan had little to do early on as Cristiano Ronaldo saw his deflected free-kick brilliantly saved by Malaga stopper Willy Caballero. He then missed a gilt-edged opportunity to put the

visitors ahead when he shot wide from an Angel Di Maria cross, with the latter guilty of failing to make the most of a good chance minutes later as his lob over Caballero was cleared by the hosts’

Spanish footballing trail-blazers from days gone by By Tony Mathews THERE is no shortage of Spanish stars in English football. Big money-earning stars at clubs like Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal are household names. But before them, a few intrepid Spaniards had already made the trip to England and Wales. And they are far from wellknown. Here is a selection of some of the early trailblazers who have been registered with clubs in England/Wales since the Second World War. The first Spaniard to play in England was Emilio Aldecoa. Born in Bilbao, he was 14 when, along with 4,000 refugee children, he fled Spain in 1937 to escape from General Franco’s fascist regime. A winger with the Basque Boys club, he played wartime football for Wolves and appeared in 29 League games for Coventry City in the 1946-47 season before heading back to Spain. Five years later, he returned to England as Birmingham City’s assistant manager. He died in 1999.

Brothers Jose and Antonio Gallego were the second and third Spanish players to join Football League clubs and they, too, were refugees from the Spanish Civil War who arrived in England in 1945. Jose, an outside-left, played for Brentford, Colchester United and Southampton. Antonio had only a brief playing career compared to that of Jose. He was a reserve goal-keeper with Norwich City, making one appearance. After them there was a long wait before the next Spanish players to enter the Football League were taken on by Wigan Athletic in 1995. Roberto Martinez was a useful midfielder, born in 1973, who played for Zaragoza and his home town club, Balaguer, before making over 200 senior appearances for Wigan (1995-2001). He is now boss of Wigan.

Isidro Diaz was born in Valencia in 1972 and played Wigan (1995-97, making 73 appearances and scoring 16 goals), Wolverhampton Wanderers (one outing in 1997), Wigan again (three games in 1998), Rochdale, Cartagonova, Leça, Chaves, Barakaldo and CF Laredo. All these names lack the glamour of their more modern superstar counterparts, but they can still be counted as trailblazers.

WIGAN BOSS: Roberto Martinez.

defence. Mourinho’s men were made to pay for their wastefulness as Malaga made a rousing start to the second period, Isco finding the bottom corner of the net on 48 minutes. It sparked a purple patch for Manuel Pellegrini’s side as Francisco Portillo was denied by Adan before Joaquin and Javier Saviola both saw efforts fly narrowly wide. Madrid drew level after 66 minutes when the unfortunate Sergio Sanchez deflected the ball into his own goal after a scramble in the Malaga box. Nonetheless, the home team restored their advantage seven minutes later when Santa Cruz, on the pitch less than 10 minutes, fired home from close range. It got worse for the champions on 76 minutes when the Paraguayan international got his second with a low shot inside the near post after he had been fed by Joaquin. Karim Benzema pulled one back with eight minutes remaining after Ignacio Camacho had carelessly lost possession, but Madrid could not find an equaliser as they slumped to their fourth loss of the season.