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But noisy Malaga City lacks green spaces MALAGA CITY is becoming a more people-friendly city with less traffic and more pedestrianised streets. But while it is a much better place to live than almost 20 years ago, it
has modern-day downsides. For the city is noisy, has less green space per resident than the ideal, and local families do not recycle rubbish as much as they should.
PEDESTRIANISED: Calle Larios is Malaga’s best-known shopping street.
These findings have just been revealed by the Urban Environment Observatory which spotlights evolution since 1995 and compares it with minimum standards set for a sustainable standard of living. On the upside, the number of cars on local streets has fallen by almost 300,000 per day. More people now use public transport, with nine in 10 Malaga City residents now living within 300 metres Turn to page 4
In mood for love ALMOST 2,200 ‘morning after’ pills were handed out within Malaga Health District last year. The average profile of women is aged 20 and taking the pill for the first time.
Sad pets MORE THAN 800 dogs and 1,051 cats were abandoned in Malaga City last year.
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Chinese businesses now club together CHINESE business-owners in Andalucia have set up an association to promote socio-cultural exchanges between Spain
and China. The aim is to attract investors and help Chinese families living in Andalucia to integrate into the community. President of the association, Leticia Chen, said it has 8,000 members, mostly in catering, bazaars or wholesale businesses. Chen explains the association wants Spain to get the right impression of Chinese residents, their work ethic and peaceful outlook on life. The Chinese choose Spain, she explained, as the cost of living is FLOATING PALACE: Saudi prince’s yacht sailed in. cheaper than the rest of Europe and also because of the climate and level of safety. THE Sarafsa super-yacht has left Puerto Banus for She believes there Monte Carlo. should be more The 82-metre yacht belongs to Saudi Prince financial incentives in Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz al Saud. It took place to attract four years to build, was inspired by classic Italian Chinese investors. hotels, and can carry 12 passengers and 20 crew.
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Cruise visitors come aboard MORE than 2,000 tourists visited Malaga city from the 251.9 metre long Aidabella cruise ship. The ship has seven restaurants, a casino, cinema, library, theatre, spa and exhibition hall.
Underpass safety drill AN ACCIDENT drill was carried out in the San Pedro underpass. In the mock accident, a vehicle coming from Estepona crashed into a central reservation. Three of the occupants get out of the vehicle but faint due to the toxic gases and smoke, while a fourth is trapped. In the drill, occupants of two
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other vehicles ‘escaped’ through emergency exits and technicians controlling the underpass ‘alerted’ the emergency services. They in turn alerted Marbella Town Hall and the council’s Emergency Plan was put into action. Within minutes, 150 Local and National Police, Guardia Civil,
firemen and paramedics were on the scene. This is the first emergency drill carried out at the one-kilometre underpass since it opened at the end of last summer. An average of 57,000 vehicles travel through the underpass every day and as it goes through a town, rescue operations are more complicated.
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A MAIN avenue in Malaga city centre was closed following an accident involving a police car and another vehicle. The police car overturned and two officers were injured.
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Sign injury AN elderly woman was slightly injured after a traffic sign was blown down and hit her on the head in Malaga city centre.
Women’s work ONLY one in four of the main positions in Malaga City Hall is held by women, although the percentage has risen since 2008, when it was 21.4.
Electric cars MALAGA Council will hire 20 electric cars which will be used for municipal services including the Local Police, who will have three of the vehicles.
Daily flights AIR EUROPA will operate two flights between Malaga and Madrid from March 22, in order to guarantee connections to all their international flights.
TOGETHERNESS: Charlotte and Alfie cheek-to-cheek for Valentine’s Day.
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EVEN-YEAR-OLD Charlotte Bye loves her brother Alfie so much that he is her Valentine. Today - February 14 - marks St Valentine’s Day celebrations worldwide.
Animal patrons MALAGA-born singer Vanesa Martin and local comedian Dani Rovira unveiled a plaque for the Malaga Animal and Plant Protection Society.
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Pope Benedict XVI announces his resignation to take effect on February 28. He is the first pope to resign for more than 600 years.
Local traditions vary among different nationalities. While many British favour card sending and gifts, many Spanish couples mark the day with flowers or chocolates from the man, and a cake from the woman.
Charlotte of Estepona on the Costa del Sol displayed her love for Alfie, aged two, with a blowup heart on a stick. Love is grand... for both the young and old! • Maddocks’ cartoon - Page 71
Number of the week sale of houses fell 11.3 11.3% The per cent in 2012 and
followed its second consecutive year in negative after dropping 17.7 per cent in 2011, according to the National Institute of Statisitics.
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and finally... THE death of five crew, killed during a safety drill on board the cruise ship Thomson Majesty, is appalling news for the victims’ families and yet another blow to an industry still reeling from the Costa Concordia tragedy, in which 32 people died.
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City life gets better but not in all respects From front page of a bus stop. The city also boasts many more easily accessible cycle lanes. Even so, 42 per cent of daily journeys are by car, a figure which planners say should be reduced by half. However, part of this is blamed on construction outside the city between 2002 and 2008, leading to people living away from the main public services. While almost 9 per cent of the city streets are now pedestrianised, the report reveals that when it comes to green areas, Malaga City falls short of the ideal 10 square metres per inhabitant, with just seven per individual. Noise levels are also five decibels above recommended levels, and rubbish recycling figures stand at 58 per cent, but should ideally be 80 per cent.
‘Frozen babies’ mother has a social disorder A WOMAN whose two children were found in a freezer at her home in Pilas, Sevilla, has a social disorder, psychiatrists have found. However, they conclude that this does not affect her will, only that she has problems relating to people
around her. In November last year, the body of a newborn baby was found in the freezer of the house where the woman, 34, lived with her husband and two young children. Just over two weeks later, another baby’s body was found in another freezer.
She is currently in prison, where it was found she was pregnant again. Custody of the child was awarded to its father before it was born. The judge extended the investigation to another six properties belonging to the woman’s relatives. She admits she gave birth to the first baby alone in the bath. A post-mortem examination showed the boy had died from lack of oxygen, although it could not be determined whether he had drowned. She claims to have put the body in the freezer because she ‘didn’t want to let go of EXPANSION: Plans for Benalmadena Marina must be submitted in four months. him’. She claims to remember nothing about giving birth to the THE mayor of Benalmadena has asked The Junta recently rejected the second baby which was the Junta de Andalucia to make sure town hall’s plans and has given it only found. This infant died that enlargement plans for the town’s four months to present new ones or from heart failure. marina go ahead. the project will be cancelled.
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Wanted American arrested A MAN, 52, wanted by the authorities in the US, was arrested at a tennis club on the Bel Air urbanisation in Estepona. There was a 2009 international arrest warrant against him for stealing money from investors between 2003 and 2005, National Police report. He allegedly dealt in collectable coins and moved funds from a bank in New York. He and several others are believed to have obtained €11 million from their victims, part of which was sent to a bank in Cyprus. He is charged with fraud and money laundering and could face up to 20 years in prison once extradited.
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Health warning for Britons and expats when visitors arrive BRITISH tourists visiting Spain can face medical bills for thousands of euros if taken ill while on holiday. Yet one in 10 over 55-year-olds admit failing to take out travel insurance before travelling even though more than half suffer from a medical condition. The British Embassy in Madrid yesterday (Wednesday) announced that 35 per cent of Britons travelling to Spain avoid taking out insurance because they are ‘only going on a short break’, 27 per cent claim it’s too expensive, whilst 18 per cent refrain because they believe they are covered by their bank. Each year, around 5,000 British nationals seek assistance from consular staff in Spain; some with medical bills of thousands of euros. Dave Thomas, Consular Regional Director for Spain, advised British expatriates in Spain : “If you have over55s visiting this year, tell them to get insurance before they travel. Taking out
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a comprehensive policy and declaring any medical condition may be an added expense but it’s a small investment compared to what you could end up paying if something goes wrong.” A British Embassy spokesman, added: “All British visitors to Spain, including over-55s, need a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Apply on the NHS website for free or call 0845 606 2030. If you then have an accident or become ill, you can get the necessary state-provided medical healthcare at reduced cost or sometimes free. “But it is very important to realise that an EHIC does NOT cover all your medical costs, private treatment or repatriation to the UK. You still need travel insurance to ensure you are fully covered for all eventualities.” Details of how the Foreign Office can provide support to British nationals when things go wrong are outlined in Support for British nationals abroad: A guide: www.fco.gov.uk/travel.
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A COURT in Mijas will investigate whether a man who claimed to have been hit by a car in Avenida de Andalucia, Las Lagunas, is lying. Local Police were called to the scene by a driver, a French citizen resident in Benalmadena, who claimed he had not hit anyone. He said he had heard a sound and when he got out of his car, a man was on the floor claiming he had run him over. However, witnesses were not convinced this had been the case, and Las Lagunas Health Centre found nothing wrong with the man. Police took images from a nearby CCTV camera, but say they are not clear enough to be used as evidence.
The establishments, one located at a shopping centre and the other in a pub, had illegal games at several tables and online, the Junta de Andalucia Government Delegation in Malaga reported. At the time of the arrest on the Molino del Viento urbanisation in Mijas, 30 people were inside the venue. Police seized €1,775. At the second, more recent closure, 26 people were inside the establishment and €2,200 seized. The owners of the establishments and the organisers of the events could be fined up to €30,000. Poker games and tournaments are only legal in authorised casinos.
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Calahonda burglar jailed A MAN has been sentenced to five years in prison for entering houses in Calahonda, Mijas, while the owners were sleeping inside in August 2011. The man, who had a criminal record for robbery, had been sentenced by a Malaga criminal court to five years for robbery, nine months for resisting arrest and a €900 fine for injuring the arresting officers. He appealed the sentence but it has now been confirmed by the provincial court. He entered four houses via balconies and windows on first and ground floors which were left open, and stole valuable items, cash, a car and documents.
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€242m cocaine haul
JUST 190 grammes of cocaine led police to the largest drug haul since 2001 in Spain! Four tons of cocaine enough to provide 82 million doses - were found in the €242 million bust on the Costa Blanca. Three Spaniards aged 49 - 56 have been remanded in custody in a police operation code-named ‘Pluto’. Enquiries are ongoing, and more arrests have not been ruled out. Guardia Civil analysts discovered the 190 grammes of cocaine confis-
CAMOUFLAGED: Cocaine was hidden under skins. cated in Albacete had been in contact with processed leather. Subsequent investigations led them to a shoemanufacturer in Elche, near Alicante, who had imported
six containers of leather from Colombia. The merchandise entered Spain at Algeciras in Cadiz and practically all of the shipment, loaded on
pallets, was taken to an apparently abandoned warehouse in Elche. Police swooped a day later, taking the decision to act quickly because the warehouse was rented only the evening before the pallets arrived. Police suspicions proved correct, as a pallet was already loaded on a fork-lift when they entered the warehouse. A search of 15 Elche properties belonging to the detainees revealed shotguns, a hunting rifle with telescopic sights, ammunition and three machetes.
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126kph over limit A MOTORCYCLIST, 47, was arrested in Huelva for allegedly riding at a speed of 186kph in a 60kph zone. The motorcyclist was caught by Guardia Civil officers carrying out a speed check at a time when there were numerous vehicles in the area and a high risk of a collision. He did not notice them or stop when ordered to do so, but the motorbike was found parked outside his home. He was arrested for endangering road safety.
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King’s cousins cited in corruption case THREE distant cousins of the King of Spain could be charged in the ‘Emperador’ case. Anti-corruption prosecutors want another 13 people charged for their involvement in the alleged tax evasion network run by Chinese businessman Gao Ping. They include the three cousins of King Juan Carlos: Maria Margarita de Borbon Dos Sicilias
Lubomirska, her sister Maria Inmaculada, and the latter’s daughter, Maria Ilia Garcia de Saez. They are accused of money laundering and tax evasion linked to the ‘Jewish branch’ of the network which allegedly laundered money for jewellers in Spain and Israel. The head of this branch, and link between the international structure and clients in Spain, is believed to be Israeli Malka
Mamman Levy. She in turn is linked to diamond expert Menachem Casif Fouzailoff, popular within the Jewish community in Spain and allegedly the tie to money laundering for jewellers in Tel Aviv’s Diamond District. Fouzailoff is thought to have carried out operations for clients of the organisation and Gao Ping allegedly used his position to carry out international transfers. These transfers allegedly covered up the origin and
IMPROVING EFFICIENCY: Clocks installed.
Estepona streets get a brighter future ESTEPONA TOWN HALL has installed more than 160 astronomical clocks to improve the efficiency of local public lighting. Now the lights in the town will go on and off automatically with natural light changes.
Pair on abuse charges A COUPLE were arrested in Ubeda, Jaen, after a medical check-up revealed their daughter had cigarette burns on her body. The pair, in their 50s,
were released with charges of abuse against their daughter, who is almost 11, and issued with a restraining order. The girl is now in the care of her uncle.
destination of the money and avoided taxes. Fouzailoff had unlimited access to international transactions and obtained cash to buy gems and other valuable items on the black market, investigators believe. Many of them were allegedly transported by Malka Mamman Levy and other members of the organisation. Gao Ping was remanded in custody following his arrest, but later released due to a legal error, along with 11 other people, also arrested for their involvement in the network. They have to appear in court every day and have had their passports confiscated. The incarcerations were declared illegal because they were detained for more than 72 hours before the judge declared that the detainees were to be remanded in custody.
‘Death’ driver out on bail A DRIVER involved in an accident in which two cyclists were killed has been released on €50,000 bail by an Antequera court. The man, 21, is charged with two counts of negligent manslaughter for the death of the two cyclists from Ronda, aged 34 and 55, on the A-384 road in Campillos on Sunday. He was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Worker’s heirs get compensation for his unfair dismissal THE heirs of an Estepona Town Hall employee who was unfairly dismissed, will receive €3,800 in compensation. Between 2009 and 2011, he was part of the team which cleaned local beaches during the high season, a service provided by municipal companies which hired him on a pre-agreed time contract. In September 2011, the town hall took over the service and hired the man from October 1 to 6. In February 2012, the service was outsourced and the new company decided not to hire the man. He complained to the town hall in April 2012 but got no response. After trying for
a month, he brought a lawsuit against them. The town hall said they had nothing to do with who the service provider hired. The service provider responded that the man’s name was not amongst those the town hall had suggested they hire. He died in August last year, but his wife and three children went ahead with the case as the town hall and service provider had failed to agree on their responsibility. The order considers that the man was a permanent member of staff with a seasonal employment contract and that his dismissal was unfair.
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Banderas to become ‘ambassador’ of Spain HOLLYWOOD star Antonio Banderas is amongst the new ambassadors for the ‘España’ brand to promote Spain abroad. Other ambassadors are Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso, for Sports; chef Jose Andres, for Tourism and Gastronomy; and the founder of fashion retailer Mango, Isak Andic, for Business Management. They are joined by the head of the National Cancer Research Centre, Maria
REPRESENTATIVE: Antonio Banderas has been chosen to be one of the ambassadors to promote Spain abroad.
Blasco, for Science and Innovation; the National Transplant Organisation, for
Internet abuser held A YOUTH, 19, was arrested for allegedly threatening an underage girl via mobile phone and internet. The girl reported him to the National Police in Granada claiming he had been demanding that she send him photos of herself naked. He threatened to upload other photos of her semi-naked to the internet. Investigators managed to locate and arrest him.
Social Action; Professor Pedro Nueno, for Institutional Relations, and Spain’s High-Speed Train network AVE. Malaga-born actor Banderas is to represent Culture and Communication. He recently visited Malaga CF’s official shop to buy a scarf for the Champions League football match against Porto to be played on Monday.
Plotting to get hospital land back MIJAS COUNCIL has asked the Junta de Andalucia to allow the development of the plot where the CHARE Hospital was planned. Work has been delayed by the Health Department due to financial reasons and no dates for completion have been given. The plot is near the San Cayetano Cemetery and was classified by the council for hospital use. However, now the work will not go ahead due to new coastal laws which do not allow building on land less than 500 metres from the seashore. Urban Development Councillor Manuel Navarro complained that the land will no longer be useable for the hospital and has asked that it be made available.
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Plans to take train to Marbella THE central government will study the possibility of extending the short-distance train which currently runs between Malaga and Fuengirola, to Marbella. The first vicepresident in the Spanish Parliament and national MP for Malaga, Celia Villalobos, said that Malaga would have an “important place” in future plans for Spain’s short-distance trains. The Ministry of Public Works will study the viability of plans based on financial efficiency and how infrastructures can be adapted to what is needed. Villalobos said that what had been invested in Malaga province between 1996 and 2004 set an excellent base to work on.
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€7,864 spent on ties in fire investigation AN independent investigation into the accounts of Malaga Provincial Fire Consortium reveals that items such as golf
clubs and suits were bought. The audit of the 2008 to June 2011 accounts, when the consortium was under the socialist and left wing government, shows purchases which were out of place. These include €644 on THROUGHOUT Malaga golf clubs and a fountain province, this year’s pen, €2,181 on suits and Carnival celebrations €7,864 on ties. The latter ended with a bang, was not approved, but with hundreds of the amount was spent people taking to the anyway. The amount for streets in fancy the golf clubs was dress. questioned by the One of the most secretary, but accepted popular events was by the management. the burning and There are also other burial of the ‘sardine’ unexplained expenses, which marks the end such as a €60,000 of the carnival season payment for which there for another year. is no justification or bill.
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CARNIVAL: In Cartama.
HAPPY RETURNS: Family gathered round as Maria turned 100.
100 up for Maria A RESIDENT of Cartama, Maria Fernandez, turned 100 and celebrated her birthday amongst family, friends and local residents. The mayor, Jorge Gallardo, visited Maria on her birthday and gave her gifts. Maria was born on February 8, 1913 and despite her age, walks for an hour every day using a walking stick, following two hip
replacements in 2011. She darns clothes without the need for glasses and has an excellent memory. She spent her life working in the countryside, mainly looking after cows, and has four children, 12 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. She has a passion for politics and never misses the news and political debates on TV.
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YOUNG EMPLOYEES: The €500m plan aims to create 42,000 jobs in Andalucia.
€500m plan to get jobless back to work THE Junta de Andalucia has created a €400 a month bonus for young employees. With a budget
of €500 million, the Junta aims to create 42,000 jobs and maintain 150,000 more.
The plan will be presented to financial and social experts for evaluation.
No rest for Marta’s family “I WOULD go to Hell if I could find out what happened to my daughter,” the mother of murdered Sevilla teenager Marta del Castillo has said. Marta, 17, went missing
on January 24, 2009. Sevilla Provincial Court sentenced her ex-boyfriend Miguel Carcaño to 20 years in prison last year. However, Marta’s mother, Eva, says he has ‘not told the whole
truth’. “I don’t know how my daughter died and I would like someone to tell me, but so far, Justice has not given me the answer,” she said during an interview for Canal Sur
Polish student arrested for ‘church rage’ A LANGUAGE exchange student from Poland was arrested in Cadiz for destroying an 18th century crucifix. The 24-year-old reportedly entered the Divina Pastora church and threw wooden 80-centimetre-tall the crucifix to the floor, breaking the arms of the figure of Christ.
The priest attempted to hold him until police arrived, but following a struggle, he escaped. However, he was located sitting on a wall nearby. He was due to leave Spain within a few days and has been released with charges pending trial.
Television. The family’s priority, she said, is to find Marta’s body, so that their minds and bodies can rest. Carcaño confessed to killing Marta during an argument at his home by hitting her over the head with an ashtray. However, he denied knowing where her body was. Last week, it was announced that he would not face a new trial, but that his sentence should be increased for causing suffering to the family by repeatedly changing his story regarding where the body was located.
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Ex-mayor seeks job at town hall THE former mayor of Coin, Gabriel Clavijo wants his job at Pizarra Town
HELP: Bruno Filippone hands over cheque to CRECE.
Da Bruno cash helps children THE Da Bruno Restaurant Group donated €850 to the CRECE association in Marbella which works with disabled children. The event was held at Da Bruno Sul Mare and the amount raised, thanks to the sales of the Da Bruno Recipe Book, was handed over to the President of CRECE Maria
de la Luz Martinez, by the restaurant chain’s owner, Bruno Filippone. The Marbella Councillor for Social Welfare, Manuel Cardeña, was also present at the event. The money will be used for the development, education and integration into society of disabled children.
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Hall back, along with a €635 pay rise. Clavijo applied for the position and wanted the salary of a general manager based on the fact he had been mayor of Coin for two terms of office. The town hall refused, but Clavijo THE CITIZENS Against Gas Explorations on the took legal action in Costa del Sol association has organised a cruise which he won, based against gas drillings. on a law in the Basic On Sunday, a cruise ship, the Starfish Dos, will Statutes of the Civil go to the area where Repsol plans to install a Servant. platform to start drilling for gas. The mayor of Pizarra, Francisco The cruise will start from Benalmadena Marina Vargas, was told to at 10.30am and from Fuengirola Marina at appeal, but he 11.30am. The return is expected at 2pm, declined, and now the stopping again at the marinas. conservative Partido During the cruise, a talk will explain the Popular is demanding consequences of gas drilling off Malaga coast. that he resign. In case of bad weather conditions, the cruise He says he does not will be postponed to next Sunday. intend to do so, For more information: www.facebook.com/ because he is only PLATAFORMAShidrocarburosNO. obeying the law.
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Snowtopped THE cold weather and wind of the past few days has brought snow to the Puerto de Pilones area of the Sierra de las Nieves.
Police flee THE National Police station in Fuengirola had to be evacuated after a fire started on the ground floor from a spark during refurbishment on the shooting range.
Pool closed MALAGA City Hall has closed the swimming pool in Campanillas due to structural problems, such as cracks and rusting.
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Delicious Japanese food from Namazake’s new taster menu Hotel Puente Romano’s superb Japanese restaurant, Namazake, has introduced a five-course taster menu so diners can sample a range of recommended dishes. “Choosing from such a wide selection of sushi, meats and cooked dishes can be a challenge for diners, so we’ve picked out five favourites and combined them into a taster menu,” explains John Thomson, Director of Food & Beverages. “We expect this to be particularly popular for people coming to the restaurant for the first time and looking for some guidance. Our team is always available to make recommendations, but we are sure that this taster menu will be a really easy way to try a range of delicious dishes.” The taster menu is 49€ for five courses including edamame (spicy soy beans), a selection of the most popular sashimi and flaked crab flavoured with miso and coriander. This is followed by two dishes cooked on the signature Robata grill; creamy butterfish with miso and pepper sauce and beef with asparagus and takuan. For 65€ you can enjoy the taster menu with wine pairing. Namazake offers a blend of
delicious food, the best selection of sakes in the region and a lovely atmosphere. It has two very distinct personalities: in the early evening it’s a refined Japanese restaurant, but as the night progresses, it turns into a hot night-spot with DJ playing cool tunes. Its two chefs, Elquin and Senzai Renee, create plates of Japanese food which tick all the boxes of freshness, taste and presentation. Both are passionate about the cuisine having trained under Japanese masters. Intensive training, over 50 years of combined experience and influences from their home countries of the Philippines and Venezuela, combine to create a fusion of styles and flavours which set Namazake apart from the rest. Information & Reservations: 630 962 852 tarasuite@puenteromano.com/682 918 185 agarcia@puenteromano.com
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Iberia job cuts could affect Malaga ground staff levels SPANISH airline Iberia’s plans to axe 4,500 jobs could affect some of its 430 employees in
Malaga. The compensation it plans to pay to those dismissed, 20 days per year worked, is
the minimum the labour laws permits. Unions have 30 days to negotiate, but current laws mean that an agreement is not required for the dismissal programme to go ahead. The airline has not yet
revealed how many people will lose their jobs from each terminal, but ground staff will be the worst affected. More than 2,730 will be dismissed, along with 759 cabin crew and 313 pilots. The redundancies will
be carried out between March 14 and December 31. Salaries until then could be reduced by up to 35 per cent. Fifteen days of strikes are planned, beginning with 24-hour standstills from Monday.
A master class in life form THE centrepiece of the Passion in Art exhibition Hotel Villa Padierna on Sunday will be a master class by the painter
Nine holes in one TORREMOLINOS now has a new ninehole golf course in La Colina. The Pitch & Putt golf course, near the railway line, is in a seven-hectare green area, which includes a 16,000m2 practice range. Residents registered at the town hall can obtain discounts.
Francisco (Paco) Alarcon. No fewer than 17 local artists will display their works in the hotel’s Salon Linares. Visitors will be able to try their hand at sketching a live model. Paco will be on hand to offer advice. The exhibition is being sponsored by Terry Wayne of Blevins Franks Financial Management and organised by the Benahavís Decorative & Fine Arts Society. It opens at noon and continues until 6pm. Entry is free. For more information call: 663 572 492 or visit ww.w.blevinsfranks.com or www.benahavis.com
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Ring-road required MALAGA and Cadiz provincial governments have joined forces to demand that the Arriate ring-road be completed by the Junta de Andalucia.
Work started WORK has begun on Avenida de Acapulco and Calle Santa Ana in Los Boliches. The work will cost €2.4 million.
Time to go THE Marbella ‘Free Time’ complex, created in the early 60s so that everyone could enjoy a beach holiday, is being affected by cutbacks.
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Beware, ex-scam salesman warns A MAN held by Thai police for five weeks after being caught selling scam investments has warned expatriates in Spain to be cautious. Thirty-two-year-old Rob Stafford* who is now selling cars on the Costa Blanca, said the ‘boiler room’ process he worked in before moving on to Spain, was aimed at tricking people of all nationalities all over the world. “Basically I was employed to sell investments over the telephone, using dishonest and disloyal tactics to encourage would-be investors to put their lifetime savings into shares that did not exist.” Rob, who is single and admits that he knew it was criminal, turned to the scam to earn money, and was paid on a commission only basis. Asked how well he was paid, he merely answers: “I did OK,” admitting that on being deported from Thailand he went to Malaysia, where for a short time he continued to sell ‘boiler room’ products, before deciding to get back into proper selling here in Spain.
“I am sure there are ‘boiler room’ sales operations here, but I have had enough of them. They are just a scam. “Now I have a proper job, with a salary and all legal documents. I have turned my back on ‘boiler room’ selling,” he says. When working in the Thai capital of Bangkok, Rob was employed alongside 11 other men and three women - some British and several other nationalities - but after just a few weeks the scam was traced back to them, and all were arrested and put into a detention centre. “My colleagues and our manager were held, but the real bosses were not arrested. They just left us to rot. “We were locked in a room with 80 other people. We had to sleep on the floor with only one hour of freedom per week. “The living conditions were hell.” They were freed after five weeks and deported, with their passports stamped and instructions not to return to Thailand for five years. Rob feels sure that with the ongoing economic climate - especially in some parts
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Bed push for charity STAFF from NatWest, St John’s Ambulance and members of the End to End Cycle Challenge 2013 pushed a bed down Main Street to raise money for St John’s Ambulance.
Saying I do UNION UNITE has said it welcomes the government’s commitment to the imminent introduction of samesex civil partnership. WARNING: HSBC and other banks often alert clients to ‘boiler room’ scams. of Europe - that similar scam-selling operations could be on the rise in Spain. “My advice to anyone contacted by phone by someone selling investments is that if the deal they are offering sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” *Name changed to protect privacy
Local concern THE Women’s Association has been contacted by concerned citizens after a man was sentenced to just 12 months for possession and distribution of child pornography.
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Tough blow THE Mayor of Estepona, Jose Maria Garcia, has said it is a “tough blow” for the town that the Junta de Andalucia has decided not to go ahead with a hospital promised in 2007.
Wi-Fi plan COIN Town Hall has signed an agreement with Telecable to improve the Wi-Fi internet connection network within the town.
Clothes bin THE Humanitarian Action Social Organisation has installed 11 new containers in Estepona for used clothes, toys and shoes to distribute to the needy.
Rapist jailed for 11 years after girlfriend assault A MAN has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for raping his girlfriend at knifepoint and beating her. The events took place in their home in
Velez-Malaga in December 2010, after eight months together. In the early hours of the morning, the Polish man wanted to have sex
and she refused. He then grabbed her, hit her, put his arm around her neck and threw her on the bed, Malaga Provincial Court heard. She said she was going to call the police but he knocked the phone from her hand and it broke. She locked herself in the bathroom, but he kicked the door down, smacked her and dragged her outside. He then threw her on the bed and threatened to kill her with a knife if she didn’t have sex with him. She managed to get the WELCOME TO MARBELLA: Estate agent and organiser of the event Theresa knife away from him, Bernabé (second from right) and guests. but he got her on the bed again and raped her. He was sentenced to pay her €15,000 A ‘Welcome to Marbella’ networking event Gallery, the latest luxury cars and the compensation and is was held at the Gran Melia Don Pepe Hotel Ethycake Company offered cupcakes and banned from coming in Marbella. Guests were treated to a sweet treats whilst enjoying canapés from near her for 10 years. collection of art work from the Wanson Art the Oyster & Caviar Champagne Bar.
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Illegal homes register MORE than 55 families in Mijas have registered as residents in illegally built homes. Mijas council recently approved a document which will help with the legalisation of illegally built homes. To speed up the process it is encouraging residents to register on the ‘padron’. This will help to clarify what situation the houses are in, such as whether or not they are the normal abode of the families registered there. The Councillor for Urban Development, Manuel Navarro, said seven families who had visited the town hall had been unable to do so because there is no record of their homes. However, he pointed out the positive response and encouraged more people to come forward.
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Suspected sex abuse POLICE have arrested two suspected paedophiles in East Sussex and Norfolk after investigations into a suspected sex abuse ring at a London care home and guesthouse in the 1980s.
DNA test A GIRL from New Zealand constantly mistaken for the missing schoolgirl Madeleine McCann has given
STILL MISSING: Madeleine vanished on a family holiday in Portugal.
Meat ban RUSSIA will block imports of refrigerated German meat starting next week because it says Germany has failed to control the spread of the Schmallenberg virus.
Clergy backing CLERGY across North Rhine-Westphalia have backed the Archbishop of Cologne’s controversial decision to allow doctors in Catholic-run states to prescribe rape victims the morning-after pill.
British police a DNA sample to prove her identity.
Solar cuts BRITAIN may be facing power cuts caused by solar storms. Mobile phone satellites and rail signals could also be affected as experts claim solar activity may occur at any time.
Secret garden THOUSANDS of pounds worth of cannabis has been seized from an
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Animal love AS Germany tightened its laws against having sex with animals, zoophile advocates gathered in central Berlin to fight for their right to choose who, or what, they love.
Doctor guilty A HAMBURG hospital anaesthesiologist has been
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convicted of involuntary manslaughter after the death of a German porn star who had a heart attack during a breast enlargement operation.
Rape pay-out A WOMAN who was kidnapped and repeatedly raped for four days while she was a pregnant teenager has won €100,000 in
underground garden in Manchester. A 54-year-old father has been arrested and charged with producing a Class B drug.
Murder girl A GIRL, aged 13, has been arrested after a man’s body was found in a Nottingham country lane. Four adults have also been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Time waster THE neighbour of murdered Tia Sharp has been charged with wasting police time during the investigation of the schoolgirl’s disappearance in London last August.
damages, the most compensation ever awarded in such a case
Not too late AN American thief has returned a letter-writing set 40 years after he stole it from a luxury Munich hotel. Together with the long-lost loot came a brief apology.
No help A NEW UK report reveals that 40 per cent of police officers, teachers and social workers come into contact with suspected neglected children but feel helpless to report their concerns.
Sex symbol BOLLYWOOD has gone berserk for German actress, Claudia Ciesla. After starring in a popular cinematic dance she has become India’s sex symbol.
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THE snowiest winter in a century has hit the Russian capital, causing Muscovites to get stuck in traffic jams totalling 3,500 kilometres or the distance from Moscow to Madrid.
NORWAY - A memorial service was held in Bergen for the five Statoil workers killed in what the country’s oil minister called a ‘meaningless’ terror attack on a gas field in Algeria.
SWEDEN - Some areas of Sweden with low levels of immigration have more pronounced social problems than towns with higher numbers of immigrants.
Online revenge A RUSSIAN man has been jailed for three-and-a-half years for posting hundreds of erotic photographs of his ex-girlfriend on pornographic websites after she broke up with him.
True love A TATTOO ARTIST has inked his name across his lover’s face in elaborate Gothic script just hours after they met for the first time.
Explosive sales RUSSIA’S overseas arms’ sales exceeded $14 billion (€10.3 billion) in 2012, making it the world’s second-largest arms exporter after the United States.
HEAVY SNOW: A white Red Square.
Adoption hitch RUSSIA’S opposition to adoption by same-sex couples looks likely to hit families in France, where many Russian children are adopted, after the French approved a bill that would legalise gay marriage.
Fostering care STATE Duma deputy Olga Batalina has proposed one-time payouts for foster as well as adoptive families in a bid to reduce the number of children living in orphanages.
Bath sailing SWEDEN - Sven Yrvind, 73, who feels more at home at sea, is planning to sail around the world in a threemetre boat which is only slightly bigger than a bathtub.
New law DENMARK - Individuals convicted of raping unconscious, sleeping, or REMEMBERED: A heavily intoxicated victims will face tougher punish- service in Bergen. ments under a new law.
Clever marks DENMARK - Children of non-Western immigrants, particularly daughters, are now nearly as well educated as their Danish counterparts, according to new figures.
Five flights NORWAY - A new airline is coming to London City Airport to begin a route to Norway. Flynonstop will run five flights each week from April to Kjevik Airport, Kristiansand.
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Farmers’ cutback fears for EU cash FARMERS and cattle breeders in Malaga are worried they could lose out on EU money. A possible reduction in the Common Agricultural Policy budget for the 2014 to 2020 period could mean a cut in the annual €90 million grants Malaga farmers claim. If that were to happen it would threaten the survival of many farms and agricultural businesses, claim farmers’ representatives. Most of the money received goes to the olive, cereals and citrus fruits sectors, some to raisin producers and the smallest proportion to goat and cattle breeders. In 2012 there were more than 23,000 requests from Malaga farmers for help. The matter is due to be discussed at the summit meeting of Heads of State and Government in Brussels.
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A retail command SPANISH billionaire, Isidoro Alvarez, the 77year-old chairman of Madrid-based El Corte Ingles SA, insists on maintaining complete command over the Spanish retail empire despite the recession. The company - Europe’s largest department store chain – has stores situated in some of the most desired locations in Spain. El Corte Ingles, which translates as The English Cut - a reference to its origins as a tailor
STORE EMPIRE: El Corte Ingles’ chairman insists on reigning supreme despite the recession. shop - also operates supermarkets, hypermarkets and discount
stores, as well as travel agencies, an insurance company and a finance division that issues store credit cards. Providing superior service and quality merchandise has been part of Alvarez’s mantra for decades. Armies of formally dressed sales people flock to shoppers in the company’s brightly-lit stores. Customers unhappy with a purchase can return it whenever they want, no questions asked. Every year, the company sends birthday cards from Alvarez to 11 million store card holders. However, for all of the doting he lavished on his customers, Alvarez - who
inherited the company from his uncle 24 years ago - could do little to stop a slide in business brought on by a five-yearrecession that has pushed unemployment in Spain to 26 percent. In 2011, company sales fell 3.9 per cent from a year earlier, according to the company’s annual report. Net income fell 34 per cent to €210 million. “The company is facing heavily shrinking margins because they didn’t see the crisis coming,” said Javier Hombria, a specialist in equity sales at Ahorro Corp. Financiera in Madrid. “Competing on price is not something the company is used to.” Alvarez’s slow reaction to Spain’s economic plight might have something to do with his controlling nature, and has forced El Corte Ingles to embark on a new strategy: discounted pricing. Last year, the department store cut prices on consumer goods such as food, perfumes and hardware. It also began offering half price sales on sporting goods.
Wind power is leading the line OVER the last three months Spanish wind farms produced more electricity than any other power source in the country. According to data from grid operator the Electric Network of Spain, the country generated more than six terawatt hours of electricity from wind farms during January. The last time any technology exceeded six terawatt-hours of monthly generation was in 2010, when it was produced by combined-cycle gas turbines. Spain has been trying to boost its wind power capacity as part of the
WIND: Produces more electricity than others. government’s efforts to cut carbon emissions. The performance means wind energy exceeded output from both nuclear and coalfired power stations and represents more than a quarter of Spain’s total power generation.
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‘Wrong way’ motorway chase THE second ‘kamikaze’ driver in the space of a week has been arrested in the Valencian Community after travelling for 23 kilometres in the wrong direction along the A-7. Police received around 15 calls from motorists, and had to pursue the driver at high speed for nearly 20 minutes. Terrified motorists had to brake and swerve to avoid a head-on collision. He was finally caught at the exit for Alquerías del Niño Perdido (Castellon). Police said the man from Sevilla tested negative for alcohol and drugs and his motive was unknown.
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Internet piracy hits book firms as €70 million a year lost ONLY 32 per cent of Spanish who download books from the internet pay for them. And the book industry is losing € 70 million a year because of the internet piracy.
That shows the inefficiency of official measures to control piracy, said Javier Cortes, president of the Federation of the Guild of Spanish Editors. He added that this is a serious
problem especially for the smaller scale publishers and struggling authors who need every penny they can get. Spanish readers who do pay for their books choose mainly crime
novels and sexual fantasies. The two trilogies, Millennium written by Stieg Larson and 50 shades of Grey by EL James top the Spanish sales lists. A study has shown that the number of readers in Spain has increased by 63 per cent since 2011, but is below the European average of 70 per cent. The reasons given for not MARCH: Students, reading are mostly lack of teachers and time, (48.8 per cent) and parents took to the because they don’t like to streets of Madrid. read or are not interested in reading (29.9 per cent). Newspapers are read by Like protesters in 79.4 per cent, books 63 per various other sectors, the cent, magazines 47.6 per anger of teachers and cent, webs, blogs and other pupils has been sharpened internet sites 46.9 per cent, by money being allocated and comics by 13.2 per to bail out banks and by cent. The biggest increase recent allegations of of readers is now 11.7 per corruption in the ruling cent amongst the over 14 Popular Party. year olds with e-books. Fees for state The telephone poll of universities have been 6,700 people over the age raised by about half, rising of 14 indicated that 59.1 from €1,000 to €1,500 on per cent read books in their average, protesters say. spare time and 47.2 per The UN’s cultural body cent read frequently weekly UNESCO says that one in or daily. The profile of the three Spanish pupils drops average reader is ‘a woman out without finishing with university education, a school before they are 16. young city dweller who Education Minister Jose reads in Castilian Spanish Ignacio Wert met regional and reads for entertainofficials to discuss the ment’. latest reforms.
Pupils take to the streets THOUSANDS of Spanish pupils, teachers and parents marched to protest budget cuts they warn are undermining an already shaky education system in the economic crisis. Protesters marched in the cold along the avenues of central Madrid, and cities around Spain, waving banners and big green pairs of scissors to symbolise the cuts and chanting: “Hands off public education.”
Baby seat drugs find A MAN was detained in Madrid and more than 55 kilos of hashish, including 10 kilos hidden in a car baby seat, was confiscated. Following an investigation by the National Police that began last March the man was arrested as he was allegedly unloading the drugs in Madrid.
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They were complaining during the last of three days of strikes called in state schools, that the conservative (PP) government’s deficit-cutting measures are forcing pupils to learn in overcrowded, unheated classrooms. The fight for public education left many classrooms empty. But some teachers lamented the fact that the students
lost three days schooling, and maintained that the majority of those pupils walking out were taking advantage of the strikes to have a day off. One teacher said it was an outrage that the Andalucian regional government had recognised the students’ right to strike by not attending classes whilst pupils in private schools attended every day.
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ID fraud man arrested by police in Marbella A MAN was arrested in Marbella for allegedly committing fraud. The investigation began when police were given ID for more than 35 people which a man had left at a local hostel. This information permitted them to solve more than 20 cases of fraud, identity theft and disclosure of confidential information. He allegedly stole letters from the victims in order to contract phone lines and get toprange phones, as well as using their identities to purchase items online.
A GERMAN man, 59, was arrested in Malaga for asking minors for sex in exchange for €50. The man approached a group of children under 18 in a square in Malaga city, and began to touch himself indecently Local Police report. He then asked two boys and a girl to go to a park with him to have sex, using vulgar language and showing them his genitals. He offered them €50. The youths went to find the police and he was arrested for exhibitionism and corruption of minors.
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Red-handed A MAN, 29, was arrested in Malaga for allegedly selling drugs to children under 18. Local Police seized drugs and money from the man, who was caught red-handed.
Sour crime TWO men were arrested after they were caught stealing lemons from a property in Campanillas, Malaga. They had filled nine sacks with 250 kilos of fruit.
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Hash haul ARSON: Fireman tackle a Mijas car blaze.
Help hunt for car arsonist LOCAL POLICE in Mijas are requesting collaboration from local residents to put an end to parked cars being set alight in Mijas Pueblo. In the past four years, 14 cars have been burned in Calle Tamixa by one or more dispenser. Four doses were found in the machine and another 15 in his car. Police seized €2,345.
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people. The latest was a Toyota Yaris belonging to a British resident. Local Police and Guardia Civil have set up surveillance in the area but so far, they have no clues.
shop at the Miramar shopping centre just minutes after they were stolen by youths. The perpetrators were not arrested.
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A MAN has been sentenced to six months in prison for blinding a man in one eye after hitting him with a glass at the Malaga fairground in August 2006. He will also have to pay €100,000 in compensation.
A MAN, 39, was arrested in Fuengirola for falsely reporting that his bag, containing a high range phone, had been stolen. He received €450 compensation from his insurer. Police later found that he was still using the phone and he has been charged with fraud.
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A lottery seller was arrested in Marbella for allegedly hiding cocaine in his electronic ticket
LOCAL POLICE in Mijas were able to recover goods from a car parked in Avenida de Andalucia and a DIY
A MOROCCAN man, 43, was arrested at a routine vehicle checkpoint in Alhaurin el Grande
A MAN, 69, was arrested in Malaga for allegedly attacking his flatmate with a homemade spear. The victim, 49, sustained injuries to the back and arm and was taken to Carlos Haya Hospital. National Police are investigating.
Foul play at football match A MAN has been sentenced to two years in prison for attacking a linesman with an umbrella at a football march in Alozaina in 2009. He is also sentenced to pay €3,440 for the injuries he sustained to the shoulder and neck. The match was almost over when he began to insult and
threaten the linesman, and finally threw an umbrella at his back. The linesman was unable to carry out his normal activities for 48 days and required therapy. The defence lawyer claimed the umbrella had been thrown at the same time as many other objects and there was no proof his client had thrown it.
after Guardia Civil discovered there was a warrant against him. He supplied up to 1,500 kilos of hashish to the ‘Polverino’ and ‘Nuvoletta’ Italian mafia clans every two months in lorries from Spain.
Ape rescued AN endangered species of monkey was seized at Malaga Port. The Barbary Ape was found in a car at a routine Guardia Civil passenger checkpoint. The owner was charged with contraband as he did not have documents to prove he had obtained it legally. The ape will be taken to a shelter.
Boyfriend assault A WOMAN has been sentenced to pay a €180 fine for hitting her boyfriend during a row in Malaga last summer. The argument occurred in his home and he was forced to hide in the bathroom to call a friend for help. His friend called the police and when they arrived the woman called the arresting officers “stupid” and “useless”.
THREE members of the same family were arrested in Malaga for alleged drug trafficking. Police seized hashish and more than €1,000.
Car chase A MAN, 26, without a driving licence, was involved in a highspeed chase on the A-7 in which eight police officers were injured. He was eventually caught.
A carpeting AN illegal itinerant carpet seller was detained in La Cala de Mijas for resisting arrest and attacking a police officer.
Street drugs SEVEN people aged between 18 and 52 have been reported for allegedly consuming drugs in the streets of Mijas. They are Spanish, Russian and Moroccans.
Jewel thefts THREE women were arrested for allegedly stealing €128,000 in jewellery from a shop in Malaga.
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Shoot-out as kidnap gang get away
Spanish tourists raped MASKED gunmen raped six Spanish women at a Mexican beach resort. Five armed attackers broke into a property in Acapulco, tying up six men before raping the women. Mayor of Acapulco Luis Walton was forced to apologise after he said the attack was ‘regrettable’ because it would damage the city’s image. His comments triggered outrage in Mexico and Spain, and his office issued a statement saying Walton ‘very much laments the misinterpretation of his comments, which were never intended to hurt the victims or minimise the facts’.
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A GANG of thieves got away from police after a shoot-out. The incident happened after a couple were kidnapped in Alcorcon, Madrid, by four men. After ransacking their home, the men, described as under 30 and possibly from Eastern Europe, made off with valuables CASHPOINT: Thief withdrew money from various locations.
Cheeky card thief calls owner for PIN
A MAN who stole a wallet and then rang the owner to ask for his credit card PIN number has been arrested.
The accused pretended to be from the credit card company, and the accountholder gave his four-digit number over the phone, believing his story. But the thief had already managed to block the card by typing in the wrong number combination too many times. The victim, from Solsona, Lleida, reported in early December that his wallet containing two credit cards and €200 in cash had been stolen. The thief, who lives in Sabadell, Barcelona, tried to get money out from cashpoints in various locations in the city of BOMB SCARE: Suspicious package found on a pew in La Almudena Cathedral. Barcelona, but as he did not have the PIN code he called the card’s owner on his phone. As he had the victim’s A HOMEMADE bomb and call the police. a camping gas cylinder, wallet with his ID card, was discovered in La The bomb was a kilo of nails and an the accused knew Almudena Cathedral, deactivated by exp- alarm clock. enough information Madrid. losives experts who It has now been about the victim’s identity A priest who saw a cordoned off the area. taken away for to be able to pass for a suspicious package on The device was said analysis. customer services one of the pews to be very rudimentary. Sources say it is still representative from Visa decided to evacuate It contained 200 unknown who made and convince him to give the building for safety grammes of explosive, and planted the bomb. out his PIN.
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and the keys to their warehouse. The couple managed to alert police who mounted a security operation around the warehouse. They spotted the vehicle and tried to cut off its escape. But despite shooting at the car’s tyres, the raiders managed to get away.
Rumours of royal divorce denied SPAIN’S royal household has denied that they or King Juan Carlos ever tried to convince the Infanta Cristina to divorce her husband or give up her title. Despite speculation in celebrity and gossip magazines, representatives say no suggestion has ever been made that she should lose her title of ‘Infanta’ or ‘Duchess’, or that she should end her marriage to Iñaki Urdangarin, one of the two main suspects in the Nóos Institute corruption and money-laundering scandal. Urdangarín is no longer publicly associated with the royals, having been removed from their website and banned from representing them.
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Tensions rise off The Rock THE incursion of a Spanish warship into British waters off Gibraltar has prompted urgent talks in London by the governments of both countries. The armed patrol vessel, which typically carries special forces and marines, was warned repeatedly to leave British waters by the Royal Navy. The Foreign Office lodged a diplomatic protest with Madrid over the most serious incident off The Rock in half a century. The warship Tornado is a 94-metre-long vessel and spent 20 minutes in British waters. It is unprecedented in modern times for such a large military vessel to assert itself off the Gibraltar coast.
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Operation clean-up after binmen’s 10-day strike THE week-long operation to clear piles of rotting rubbish from the streets of Sevilla is over. Around 7,000 tons of garbage was left in the streets after a 10-day strike by dustmen. The 1,600 employees of Public Cleaning and Environment Protection Society Lipasam, the municipal cleaning service in Sevilla, returned to work after an agreement was reached. The strike was called after the city council
RUBBISH: Approximately 7,000 tons left on streets after the 10-day strike. planned to reduce wages by 5 per cent and increase working hours.
The unions have now accepted a 3.6 per cent pay cut.
Similar stikes took place in Jerez de la Frontera and Granada.
Spanish company has designs on London ONE of Spain’s leading design firms, Cases i Associats, is to open a new office in London in a bid for further international expansion. The company specialises in
redesigning newspapers and magazines, and has worked on The Independent and the Daily Mirror in the past and now wants to increase its UK business.
Cases plans to use the new office to win business from clients in India and China who are more likely to travel through London than Barcelona, where they have their headquarters.
Car refuge after quake fears RESIDENTS in towns in the province of Jaen were sleeping in their cars amid fears of further earthquakes. Last week tremors were felt in the region on Tuesday (February 5), reaching 3.7 on the Richter Scale. Since October last year, more than 1,500 earthquakes in the La Loma district have been recorded. The National Geographical Institute says it does not know why these tremors are happening. It says the ones in the province of Jaen are of a low magnitude, but fairly close to the surface, which is why they are being felt. Mainland Spain and Portugal suffer about 100 episodes of earthquakes every year, but they are usually of a very low magnitude.
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Port in profit ALICANTE PORT is out of the red for the first time after three years of fewer cruise liners and cargo ships. It made a net profit of €100,000 in 2012.
Bookworms News from our editions
THE municipal libraries of VelezMalaga lent out 73,406 books and documental material last year. Total users were 11,688 adults and 5,095 children, with a total of 100,000 visitors.
Cold comfort TREES in the countryside around San Vicente are being sawn up for firewood, claimed a local ecology group. Higher heating bills and the economic crisis were to blame, they said.
Gender killing A 59-YEAR-OLD woman living in Valencia City was remanded in custody for allegedly strangling and killing her ex-partner. He had tried to end their relationship several times previously, police said.
Carnival fun THE carnival might be over for another year, but Benidorm Mayor Augustin Navarro enjoyed himself. He dressed up in a striped prison uniform and wore a Mariano Rajoy mask.
24/7 care SAN JUAN HOSPITAL can now treat heart-attack emergencies round the clock throughout the year. Until now cases had to be sent to Alicante General Hospital after 3pm.
Beach plans GRAFFITI: Some of the artwork is more offensive than others.
Council acts to reclaim streets ALTEA is fighting back against prostitutes and kerb-crawlers. Recently approved regulations aim to guarantee residents’ enjoyment of the town’s public spaces without the intrusion of the ‘activities’ of others. These range from noise pollution and begging to ‘offering or seeking sexual services’. Graffiti artists, those who drop litter and dogowners who allow their
pets to foul the streets can also look forward to sanctions, together with those who damage street fittings and equipment. The bylaws are not intended to make money, insisted Mayor Miguel Ortiz. In many cases the fines will be substituted by community service, he stressed. And for those aged between 16 and 18, the views of parents or guardians will be taken into consideration, Ortiz said.
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Earth shakes AN earthquake with a magnitude of 2.6 on the Richter Scale has shaken Aledo and was felt in Lorca, Murcia. It is the ninth earthquake to have occurred in Lorca since the start of this month.
Student demo AROUND 500 students holding banners stating ‘More education, less corruption’, took part in demonstrations in Elche to protest against reported spending cuts in education.
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last year, an increase of 1.24 per cent compared to 2011.
New irrigation FARMERS in Alhama de Murcia will begin to irrigate their crops with a new system soon as part of modernisation works to increase productivity and save water.
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Flu jab alert FLU JABS are being recommended by many doctors after an increase in influenza cases in Almeria.
Down again
NATIONAL POLICE in Cartagena have arrested a man for allegedly trying to kill his former partner. A woman was left with several gashes to the neck and chest after the alleged attack.
HOUSE sales in the region have fallen by 11.3 per cent, the fourth year running indicating a drop.
1.1m calls
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THE Emergency Co-ordination Centre 112 in Murcia, under the Ministry of the Presidency, dealt with 1.1 million calls
A RECORD 600,000 litres of extra virgin olive oil has been produced in the Tabernas area.
The bylaw is the result of a series of meetings between the council’s public safety department and the Local Police. It sets out to guarantee the right to ‘relaxation, health and freedom of movement’ as laid down in the Spanish Constitution. The initiative was passed with the votes of the PP and Cipal although the PSOE Socialists and the BNV Nationalists voted against it.
Jobs boost SEVENTY jobs have been created at a factory making work surfaces in Huercal Overa.
Hotel on campus ALMERIA UNIVERSITY has created a mock hotel within the campus to give tourism students practical experience.
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NERJA has presented its plan for 76 sunbeds and the use of canoes for the summer season on the El Cañuelo and Maro beaches.
Repainting Rincon RINCÓN de la Victoria Council will spend €24,000 to repaint a number of pedestrian crossings and road markings within the municipality to improve safety for both pedestrians and motorists.
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All to pot SIX HUNDRED marijuana plants found in a Marratxi home may mean a fiveyear jail sentence for the suspect – with the possibility of his expulsion from Spain – if it’s found that his official papers are not in order, local police claim.
Star-gazing THE Astronomic Observatory of Mallorca will be putting its telescopes at the public’s disposal to observe the 2012 DA14 Asteroid’s near pass to the earth tomorrow (Friday) at 10.30pm.
Cleaner turned robber AUTHORITIES in Pont d’Inca, Palma, have arrested a 51-year-old woman in connection with a series of jewellery thefts from homes she was hired to clean. The woman was apprehended after selling the goods to local pawnshops.
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AMUSING traffic signs warning of flying elephants and pigs have appeared along rural tracks of Torrox, but Mayor Francisco Muñoz stated he did not know who was responsible for putting them there.
ACCORDING to the Spanish Ministry of Education, each Balearic public school pupil bears a cost of €7,300, placing the islands as seventh highest in relation to spending, whereas the national average is only €800.
Roof collapses
Smuggle end
ALARM was caused in Calle San Joaquín, Almuñecar, when the roof of a house gave way, with the owner still inside.
TWO Moroccan men detained at Son Sant Joan Airport were found to be carrying two kilos of hashish bullets in their rectums.
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Stat of week Industrial output in Spain fell 5.9 per cent last year, according to the INE statistics office.
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Vanishing Bin Laden currency The crisis means fewer €500 notes are now in circulation THERE were 93 million €500 notes - known as Bin Ladens* - circulating in Spain in 2012. This is almost 8 per cent fewer than in 2011, when there were 101 million. Last year’s figure is the lowest since 2005 when 94 million were doing the rounds, according to the Bank of Spain.
By 2007, the year before the economic crisis there were 114 million of the purplecoloured notes in circulation, that is 18.4 per cent more than in December 2012. There might be fewer around, but €500 notes represent 67.2 per cent of the cash in Spanish pockets. Most commonly handled were €20 and
Tourists keep money flowing FOREIGN tourists spent €55,594 million in Spain last year. This was the largest amount registered since spending records were first kept in 2004. It was 5.7 per cent more than in 2012 although only the third-best year for international passenger arrivals, found a survey from the ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism. Average overall spending per tourist rose by 2.8 per cent to €966. Average daily spending rose by 6 per cent to €108. Spending might have increased, but the average stay fell by 3 per cent to an average of 8.9 nights per person.
UK tourists spent €11,135 million in Spain last year, that is 7.4 per cent more than in 2012. Germans spent €9,083 million, followed by the French (€5,190 million), Scandinavians (€5,054 million) and Italians (€2,733 million). Tourists from outside the EU spent a total of €22,399 million, 7.7 per cent more than in 2012. Cataluña received more tourist cash than any other autonomous regions, with €12,608 million, an increase of 13.8 per cent on 2012. Baleares earned €10,092 million, Andalucia €8,126 million and the Valencian Community €4,840 million.
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Rates held EUROZONE interest rates have been kept at 0.75 per cent by the European Central Bank.
Permit cuts SWITZERLAND is to cut back on work permits for EU workers. This will apply to Spaniards, Italians and Portuguese looking for work.
Car sales A TOTAL of 138,833 used cars were bought and sold in Spain last month, 40 per cent more than in January 2012.
Regulator’s pensions enquiry FINANCIAL watchdogs have launched an investigation into the UK’s £11 billion (€12.8 billion) pensions annuity market. British pensioners, including many expatriates living in Spain, can see a difference of as much as 20 per cent in rates offered by different providers. Now the Financial Services Authority will examine why the rates vary so much.
An annuity is an income paid by companies in exchange for an individual’s pension pot. It is worked out according to the size of the retirement fund and other factors. On retirement pensioners can take their pension fund to shop around for the best deal, but regulators are worried many accept the offer of their current pension provider, and so potentially lose out on income.
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Neighbour’s boundary wall dispute – new information Q: WITH reference to your column (Court only solution in neighbourly dispute, Issue 1436), regarding the boundary wall which was moved onto the man’s land and caused water drainage problems, You and the we had a similar situation and got the same negative Law in Spain By David Searl response from our own municipal Urbanismo office here on the Costa del Sol. However, a Spanish friend looked up the following law in the Spanish Civil Code: When we returned to the planning office and presented the law, they changed their position. Not only did they compel our neighbour to remove his illegal wall, they fined the Spanish builder for not having a proper licence. The law is Spanish Civil Code, Articles 586-588. In English translation, it states that: “The owner of a building is obligated to build its roofs and coverings in such a way that rainwater falls onto his own property or into the street or public property, and not onto the property of his neighbour. “Even though the water falls onto his own land, the owner is obligated to collect the water so as not to cause damage to the adjacent property.” I hope our story may be of some help. DP (Costa del Sol) A: First, we would like to thank DP for his clarification of the town hall’s responsibility in the matter. I was in error when I said that the town hall was not obligated to act. Because the town hall Urbanismo departments so often refuse to act in these situations, I had come to believe that going to court was the only remedy. In my defence I can only say that two lawyers told me the same. Not to mention our original questioner, who said that three lawyers in his area were unable to get results. We are pleased that you were able to encourage your town hall to act simply by showing them the law that they were ignoring. 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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Jobs boost as online grocer expands ONLINE food retailer Ocado plans to create 1,000 jobs at a new distribution centre in Dordon, Warwickshire. The move comes after revealing a loss of £600,000 (€695,000) last year, down from a £2.4 million (€2.78m) loss in 2011.
£££ BRITISH bookings have helped boost Tui Travel, parent company of Thomson and First Choice. A 9 per cent increase in UK bookings helped
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£££ MANUFACTURING output rose 1.6 per cent in December, compared to
a fall of 0.3 per cent in November. Overall industrial output, including energy production and mining, rose 1.1 per cent compared to a forecast 0.9 per cent.
£££ DUTCH delivery group TNT has lost a multi-million pound British Gas contract to the Royal Mail. The British postal service has signed a five-year deal to deliver smart meters and spare parts.
Spain slowly chokes under weight of unemployment THE disastrous level of unemployment in Spain is asphyxiating the nation, so read a headline in El Pais, stating an opinion already shared by many. According to latest figures there are 1.9 million households in Spain in which all the working-age family members have been unemployed for two years or more. This is insupportable, whatever one’s political point of view and, of course, 1.9 million households of this kind means 4.6 million people on the unemployed list, a huge proportion of the national total. Breaking down these figures to discover what these people were doing before being thrown out of work, it seems likely that the majority of the main breadwinners were in the construction industry and associated activities (suppliers, transport, etc) whilst many of the wives and mothers held down jobs in local, central or regional government. At the close of 2012 the public sector had, during the year, shed 218,900 staff according to figures from EPA (Encuesta de Poblacón Actitiva), which found also that the private sector had been hit almost as hard. Many of the job losses in the private sector were probably the result of the merging of a number of local and provincial savings banks (cajas) and the complete winding-up of others. These ‘cajas’ too often relied upon the construction industry for their business, making and
NEW DIRECTION: Construction industry not the way forward.
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servicing loans to ‘promoters’ and when the fragility, not to say illegality, of some of that activity was laid open to the public gaze, the ‘game was up’. We should remember however that ‘construction’ included activities other than bricks, mortar and concrete. There are, and were, the architects and engineers, their office and support staff and even those in the ‘ayuntamiento’
planning departments, all suddenly out of work and with very little likelihood of finding anything even remotely similar. Then, further up the scale, we find the larger banks which had been making loans for important infrastructural projects which the clients, central and regional governments suddenly found were not viable in the present economic climate. These large banks, with perhaps Bankia the best known, were deemed too big to be allowed to fail and had to be rescued with multi-billion bailout loans from the EU, the terms of which demanded that the recipients be brought back to profitability. That meant the closure of hundreds of branches, with the loss of thousands of jobs. It all comes back to the construction bubble, and future governments of whatever political colour should make it their business never to allow such cupidity to rise again. Other occupations and markets must be found and exploited, activities that will not just provide jobs but will also generate income. It would need a complete change in the Spanish psyche so that manufacturing industry becomes the bedrock of the nation’s economy. This cannot be achieved overnight. It might take 20 years, but however long it takes, this must be the target for the future of Spain and its people.
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www.euroweeklynews.com If you are investing to grow your money, I normally recommend three main principles: (1) time in the market; (2) spread the risk and (3) regular reviews. Last week I discussed how time in the market is usually more beneficial for individual investors than timing the market. This week I look at the other two principles. Spread the risk – don’t keep all your eggs in one basket Investors usually tend to invest in their own domestic markets. British investors prefer to invest in UK shares, which overexposes their capital to UK companies. Statistics show that investors who have a well-diversified portfolio of investments can often achieve better returns over the longer term than investing in a single asset class or region. Different asset classes perform differently according to the underlying economic and market conditions. Their performance can often vary considerably year to year. Comparing annual performance figures of a range of investments (UK equities, Europe equities, North America equities, emerging markets, property, corporate bonds etc) over a period of years and ranking them in order of success each year, illustrates how erratic asset performance can be and how fortunes can change. An asset that was the best performer one year can be one of the worst performers the next year, and vice versa. It is therefore very difficult to predict
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what will be the best performing sector each year. Being overexposed to one asset class, even if it is currently performing well, can be very risky. The solution is to own a range of asset classes, which cover different regions, in a diversified portfolio. In this case it is often possible for investors to achieve better returns over a period of time, and with less volatility. Review your portfolio regularly – don’t rely on star funds There are hundreds of funds available for investors to choose from. It can be quite hard to choose between them because they can appear very similar. However, seemingly similar funds can produce very different performance results. One illustration I have seen looked at £1,000 invested in UK equities over the five year period to 31st December 2012. The top performing
fund made a 92.3% profit, while the worst performer made a 52.1% loss. Even placing your money with a ‘star’ fund manager cannot guarantee continuous top performance. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. When compared to similar funds, a fund’s performance can vary significantly on an annual basis. Some fund managers do continue to achieve top quartile results (they are in the top 25% of performance success), but many others slip down into the second quartile or lower. If you look at the funds making up the IMA All Companies Universe in 2009, 2010 and 2011, 67 funds were in the top quartile in 2009. Only 40 of them remain in the top quartile the following year, and just 11 in 2011. Every fund manager has their own approach to investing. At different points in the economic and market cycle different processes do well. Some managers may underperform because the part of the market they specialise in is not doing well. Likewise, at times mediocre managers can appear to perform well if they have a tailwind as the market environment favours their approach.
The manager of a fund may change, which could affect performance, and luck can also play a part in temporary performance too. Successful investing is about distinguishing between the managers that got lucky and those that genuinely have superior stock picking skills. All this is what makes multi manager funds so attractive. Sophisticated multi manager investment products combine the skills of several investment managers, usually among the best in their field. The managers will have different specialities and styles to cover a range of market conditions, giving you another level of diversification to help spread risk. The funds are actively managed the investment company will research managers to find the best ones and then monitor them and replace them as necessary, for example, if market conditions no longer suit their investment style. Another reason to review your portfolio regularly, normally around once a year, is to re-balance it where necessary. As asset values rise and fall, the asset allocation of your portfolio may have shifted away from the one
designed to meet your objectives, and could now be riskier. It may be time to sell some assets and buy others to reestablish your original weightings, and your wealth manager should advise you on this. You should also consider if your investment objectives, circumstances and time horizon have changed. Regular re-balancing helps to control risk and tends to have a positive effect on portfolio performance. For personalised advice on a tax efficient investment plan for your objectives and circumstances speak to a wealth manager like Blevins Franks. These views are put forward for consideration purposes only as the suitability of any investment is dependent on the investment objectives, time horizon and attitude to risk of the investor. The value of investments can fall as well as rise as can the income arising from them. Past performance should not be seen as an indication of future performance. 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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WHAT’S all the fuss about David Beckham helping needy children? The sports star is set to join football club Paris Saint-Germain and has announced he is going to give his entire estimated monthly €800,000 salary to a local children’s charity. Brilliant! What a nice thing to do. Wouldn’t it be lovely if more ridiculously wealthy people put A look back into society rather at finance than hiding their for females billions in Swiss bank accounts? Jane Plunkett But no, just because jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews. someone does somecom thing nice, out come the cynical voices to dampen the party. No sooner had Beckham said he was donating his salary to charity, than the British and French Press were up in arms, claiming he GIFT: Beckham is giving his salary away. was pulling such a stunt just to scam the French government out of his fair share of this particular salary was somehow dodging taxes. the taxman and landing in his personal Nonsense! The man is minted. Plus, if account, the cynics would have a leg to
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Beckham is paying the price for just being a genuinely nice guy stand on, but he isn’t receiving a cent, the charity is. He is simply, and legally, cutting out the middleman and putting the money straight into the hands of a needy cause. Beckham doesn’t need to dodge the taxman when it comes to his football salary. According to the author of the book entitled ‘Beckham’, about 70 per cent of the star’s income doesn’t even come from football, but from modelling underpants and other endorsement deals with brands like Adidas. In fact the Sunday Times Rich List estimates him to be worth £160 million (€185 million). There are enough wealthy people jumping through legal loopholes in order to avoid paying taxes that should rightly go towards healthcare, education, infrastructure and the like. These are the people we should be hounding. So really, what’s the big deal about Beckham and this donation? Let’s celebrate when a wealthy person actually manages to give their money directly to a good cause. After all, who is the better beneficiary? The needy children or the taxman?
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Zara deals AMANCIO ORTEGA, owner of the Zara empire, was 2012’s biggest investor in non-residential properties. Acquisitions included €400 million for Madrid’s Torre Picasso and offices valued at €153 million in Barcelona.
Less energy ENERGY SECTOR reforms will force Spain’s renewable energy providers to choose between a fixed or market price for their power. A previous subsidy is also due to be removed.
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Please help us out with forms sent in English YET again one of the Spanish ladies in our art class was asked by a Brit ‘what does this letter mean?’ The Spanish lady replied ‘You should ask them to send it in English’. If even the Spanish can think this way WHY can’t we get things printed in English too? In the UK nearly every bit of paperwork is in eight different languages. Is it too much to ask for this procedure from Spain after 30 odd years of Brits living/holidaying here, adding dramatically to the wealth of Spain? My husband and I have spent a fortune, and still are, on trying to learn Spanish. However, most of us Brits are pensioners. Our brains are not what they used to be. We love Spain and want to enjoy it, not have to spend hours/ days/months going to classes and enduring homework. So come on, Spain, help us out! S Avi, by email
Willy release AFTER reading the letter from John Bain (Free Willy, Issue 1438) referring to the turtle in Museo Alborania Aula del Mar in Malaga Marina, I wrote to Sea Life in Benalmadena and asked if there was anything they could do to resolve the issue, mainly because it is a conservation organisation. I received a reply which explained that their director had been in contact with the museo and had been assured the turtle was in a confined space only while it is receiving treatment. It will eventually be released. So, well done, John Bain, EWN and of course Sea Life. Geoff Smith, by email
Closure shame WHAT a shame Roquetas de Mar Aquarium may be closed (Aquarium hopes sinking, EWN Almeria, Issue 1439). We found it a fabulous experience to see the different creatures there. Let us hope someone steps in to keep this very entertaining and educational facility open. Carol Everitt, by email
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admire or be amused by someone, even a fictional character, who says/ writes the following: “Daddy’s (Daddy? How old is this author, eight?) entrance pass allowed [the driver] to park... among some of the Bentleys and Ferraris. “As we entered Louis Vuitton, Versace, Alexander McQueen, and Jimmy Choo, and exited from each with a bag. Clearly a case of no expense spared for Daddy’s princess!” As an attempt at humour, it’s just not very funny. If it reflects a real, albeit ‘irreverent’ (make that irrelevant) look at life, then it’s just hopelessly tone-deaf. DC, Nerja (Malaga) Editor’s note: A real person looking at life, but with a serving of editorial licence, and hiding behind a nom de plume.
Flying high I took this photograph from my house balcony in Mijas Pueblo at dawn. Truly a beautiful morning!
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Venus rising WITH regards to that strange light in the sky over Malaga, the writer’s brother-in-law may well be right that it is Venus (UFO dispute, Letters Issue 1439). It is the brightest object in the morning sky at the moment, and the colours can come from the fact that the light from Venus is being defracted by the dust and water in our atmosphere into its constituent colours, a bit like a rainbow. Most satellites that you can see will be moving slowly across the sky in a very smooth and nonblinking manner, so if the object was stationary it is unlikely to be a satellite. Christine Ord (Secretary of the Costa Blanca Astronomical Society) Els Poblets Alicante
Gushing praise I MUST take issue with Mike Walsh’s gushing praise for Tehran. He surely isn’t that naive that the video he had ‘the privilege to watch’ would show the public hanging area where criminals and gays are strung up for all to see, or the stoning ground for adulterous women. As for Iraq, it was peaceful, he says. Does he not remember that Saddam Hussein started two wars by invading Kuwait and Iran? As for Budapest, he is correct, it is beautiful, but once outside the city the old Stalinist blocks are much in evidence, and yes the folks are delightful, but poor as church mice. Joe Hardy, by email Mike Walsh replies: Such capital punishment means murder is rare; most wish we would do the same. Propaganda aside, women are not stoned, but they are in countries we support. The attack on Iran, supported by the US was 30 years ago. .
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CAN someone clarify whether Ana Jefferson Smith’s column is a satire of a narcissistic expat or whether in fact it is a real person’s look at life. Are we supposed to envy,
I READ the article about Ryanair (Street talk, Issue 1437). My wife and I travel from Alicante to Manchester six or seven times a year. Ryanair is very often the cheapest, so we have plenty of experience, all positive, of travelling with them. We never choose any extras and book with a euro debit card north and a sterling debit card south, thus incurring no card charges. The answer for those who want more is to pay Ryanair for the extras they offer, or to use a different carrier. David and Margaret Gartside, Formentera del Segura, Rojales, (Alicante)
Popular read AS the head of Valldemossa Tourism Office and in the name of all the British residents of our town and those who visit us every day, I would like to thank you for the copies of your newspaper that we receive. They are very popular. Xisco Morey, Ajuntament de Valldemossa (Mallorca)
Postal praise Many people complain at the postal service here in Spain. Recently my wife had a birthday card with no stamp. The sender had posted it three days previously in Almuñecar. I have had mail in Britain with incorrect postage a month late. So we can only shout the highest praise for Correos. Pedro Groves, Iznate (Malaga)
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4.00pm - midnight 4:15pm Perfection Nick Knowles hosts the general knowledge quiz show. 5:00pm Escape to the Country Series in which prospective buyers are helped to find their dream home in the country. 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 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Room 101 10:00pm New Tricks 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show
12:20am Tropic Thunder Action comedy. 2:00am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:05am BBC News
BBC3 8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes Robert Webb is back with more silver screen slip-ups from recent hit movies. 8:10pm Doctor Who 9:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:00pm World's Craziest Fools 10:30pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:00pm Come Fly with Me Comedy series set in a busy airport featuring characters played by Matt Lucas and David Walliams. 11:30pm EastEnders Bianca's week continues to deteriorate when she starts to lose control over Liam. 12:00am Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents 1:00am Family Guy 1:20am Family Guy 1:40am Being Human 2:40am Pramface 3:10am Way to Go 3:40am Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents 4:40am Great Movie Mistakes
ITV
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6:00am True Stories 7:00am Homes Under the Hammer 8:00am Saints and Scroungers 8:45am Cowboy Trap Clive Holland is back on the road helping families rebuild their ruined lives and homes. 9:15am Show Me the Monet 10:00am Antiques Roadshow 11:00am Question Time David Dimbleby chairs Question Time from Leicester. 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm BBC World News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm The One Show 2:30pm The Weakest Link 3:15pm Mastermind 3:45pm Reel History of Britain
4:50am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service. 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show US Jeremy Kyle presents the American version of his popular talk show. 11:25am This Morning A vibrant mix of showbiz news, fashion, cookery, gardening, travel, advice and DIY. 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women More lunchtime chat and fun with the girls. 2:30pm ITV News and Weather 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal
6:45am Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs 8:00am According to Jim 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:25am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Kirstie's Vintage Gems 1:25pm Halls of Montezuma 3:40pm Countdown
4:15pm The Marvellous Mrs Beeton, with Sophie Dahl 5:15pm The Living Planet 6:15pm Antiques Roadshow Michael Aspel invites members of the public to bring along their antiques for examination. 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Flog it! Trade Secrets 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Mastermind John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. 9:30pm Sea City Three-part documentary series going behind the scenes at the Port of Southampton. 10:00pm Monty Don's French Gardens Monty Don visits some of the most famous and interesting gardens in France. 11:00pm QI Quiz show. Stephen Fry looks at journeys with Cal Wilson, Rob Brydon, Phill Jupitus and Alan Davies. 11:30pm Newsnight In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day's headlines with Mishal Husain.
4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show The Great British Bake Off's Paul Hollywood reveals his baking secrets to Alan Titchmarsh. 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV News and Weather Alastair Stewart and Mary Nightingale with the latest headlines from around the world. 8:00pm Emmerdale Chas begs Cain to stop hating her. Rachel fears she has lost her best friend. 8:30pm Coronation Street Owen fails to support Anna's compromise. Roy and Sylvia plot to outwit the casino. 9:00pm Wild Britain with Ray Mears 9:30pm Coronation Street Anna warns Owen not to jeopardise the situation with Faye. Tyrone tells Fiz to forget about him. 10:00pm Great Night Out Comedy drama series. 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather Alastair Stewart and Mary Nightingale with the latest headlines from around the world. 11:35pm The Last Boy Scout
4:30pm Face the Clock 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm My Big Fat Gypsy Valentine 10:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats 10:30pm The Last Leg 11:20pm Paddy's TV Guide
12:00am The Review Show 12:50am The Notorious Bettie Page 2:20am Question Time David Dimbleby chairs Question Time from Leicester.
1:30am Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly. 4:00am Half Light Atmospheric drama. 5:50am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.
12:10am Shooter Mark Wahlberg stars as Bob Swagger, an ex-Special Ops sharpshooter. 2:30am Random Acts Channel 4's nightly shortform arts strand presents a song from the youth of artist Lucy Harvey. 2:35am 2 Broke Girls 3:00am Happy Endings 3:20am Don't Trust the B---- In Apartment 23 3:45am Smallville 4:25am St. Elsewhere 5:15am Deal or No Deal
BBC4 8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Riot at the Rite 10:00pm The Beatles' Please Please Me: Remaking a Classic 11:00pm The Brian Epstein Story 12:15am The Brian Epstein Story Part two of the documentary on Beatles manager Brian Epstein. 1:30am The Beatles' Please Please Me: Remaking a Classic 2:30am ... Sings the Beatles 3:30am BBC Electric Proms Stuart Maconie introduces extended highlights of a five-day festival. 4:30am Sounds of the 70s Musical documentary series.
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 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:30am Milkshake Monkey 9:35am Roary the Racing Car 9:45am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Trisha 1:00pm Looney Tunes 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Britain's Strangest Pets 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Person of Interest
CH5
10:00pm The Losers Chris Evans, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Idris Elba, Zoe Saldana, Columbus Short, Oscar Jaenada.
4:15pm Ambulance Girl Comedy drama. 6:00pm 5 News at 5 National and international news. 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Winter Road Rescue Documentary series. 9:00pm Ice Road Truckers 10:00pm The Losers
Zoe Saldana 12:05am Police Interceptors Observational documentary series following high-speed lawenforcement pursuit specialists. 1:05am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel. 4:55am Motorsport Mundial The latest motor racing action from around the world. 5:20am House Doctor 5:45am Michaela's Wild Challenge
Satellite channels SKY1 6:00am Stargate SG-1 7:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 8:00am Glee 9:00am Glee 10:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 10:30am Dog the Bounty Hunter 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 3:00pm Road Wars 4:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm Stargate SG-1 6:00pm Modern Family 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm Got to Dance 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm The Simpsons 9:30pm John Bishop's Only Joking 10:00pm Stella 11:00pm An Idiot Abroad 12:00am Spartacus: War of the Damned 1:05am Road Wars 2:05am
Road Wars 3:05am Cop Squad 4:05am Armed and Dangerous: Ultimate Forces
SKY MOVIES COMEDY 5:30am Dunston Checks In 7:00am Wreck-it Ralph Special 7:30am The Dilemma 9:25am Johnny English Reborn 11:10am Brave: Special (Generic) 11:40am Bad Teacher 1:20pm Bridesmaids 3:25pm The Change-Up 5:20pm Junior 7:15pm Johnny English Reborn 9:00pm Bridesmaids 11:05pm Bad Teacher 12:45am The Change-Up 2:40am No Strings Attached
SKY MOVIES DRAMA 5:00am Cupid, Inc 6:30am Lincoln:
Sky Movies Special 7:00am Take Me Home 8:40am Field of Dreams 10:30am Flight: Sky Movies Special 10:50am The Magic of Belle Isle 12:50pm What Women Want 3:00pm The Decoy Bride 4:40pm Shakespeare in Love 6:50pm How Do You Know 9:00pm What Women Want 11:10pm The Decoy Bride 12:45am Morning Glory 2:45am Stay Cool 4:30am Lincoln: Sky Movies Special 5:00am The Magic of Belle Isle
SKY MOVIES ACTION 5:35am Point Last Seen 7:15am Batman 9:25am Batman Returns 11:35am Batman Forever 1:40pm Immortals 3:35pm Batman 5:45pm Batman Returns 7:55pm Batman Forever
10:00pm Immortals 11:55pm Escape From L.A. 1:40am Species 3:30am Species II 5:10am Secrets of Skyfall 5:40am Batman
TCM 6:00am The Man From Snowy River 7:45am Gunsmoke 8:50am Gunsmoke 9:55am An Affair to Remember 12:05pm What's Up, Doc? 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Seven Men from Now 5:30pm Wichita 7:05pm The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit 10:00pm Dirty Harry 11:55pm Duel at Diablo 1:55am From Noon Till Three 3:40am Dirty Harry 5:20am Michael Caine Off Set 5:45am TCM Shorts
OPINION & COMMENT
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Musician’s explosive revelations will rock Buckingham Palace I
LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT
BUCKINGHAM PALACE: Sitting on a stockpile of weaponry? that met his gaze in this vast underground area was almost beyond belief. The whole place was allegedly packed with weaponry: tanks, rocket launchers, armoured trucks. A whole arsenal of weapons and no doubt accompanying ammunition, stretching away as far as the eye could see. Enough in fact to easily equip a fair sized army. Right in the very centre of London!
Now I’ve searched and ‘Googled’ high and low and can find no mention of this cache of arms anywhere. Of course, if you think about it, the scenario makes perfect sense. If, Heaven forbid London was overrun by some opposing force or other, this would be the royal family’s formidable last line of defence and, to date, something of a surprise! What worried, and finally per-
suaded, me to go ahead with this revelation, was the fact that my muso friend was, without a search, actually allowed to take his van and park it alongside all this alleged weaponry. What if he had been a subversive? What if his van had contained enough explosives to blow up the whole shebang, right in the heart of one of the busiest cities in the world? The mind boggles. What do you think? Personally I’m at a loss. One thing I do know is the next time Her Maj asks me to stay the night, I will most definitely decline. Can you imagine kipping with the knowledge that you’re sleeping over enough explosives to take out a large portion of the city? I await your opinions with interest. Finally, this week yet another, far too young, friend lost their long battle with cancer’s evil curse. RIP the lovely Lindsey. Sadly missed. Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com
Playing ball A DOG in Australia had an operation to remove two tennis balls from his stomach. The husky was rushed to emergency surgery after X-rays showed the balls in his stomach and intestine.
Cash back A HANDBAG was returned to a mother-of-three after it was stolen seven years ago. The Cambridge woman was given back the bag containing £250.
ENDS COLUM
REALLY had to think very carefully before putting this week’s column into print. Frankly, I worried my input may be considered a breach of national security, or certainly something the authorities would consider should never become public knowledge. What finally convinced me was the appalling lack of security that brought this incredible information to me in the first place. Have I got your attention? I thought so! Imagine everything you read from now on is preceded by the word ‘alleged’ just to keep me firmly off the hook. Some years ago a musician friend of mine was engaged to play a gig for the troops stationed at Buckingham Palace. After unloading the gear at the venue, which adjoined the palace, he enquired as to where he could park the van. He was led down into the basement under the palace itself. In his own words, he told me the sight
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Rude crew A RUSSIAN flight attendant has been sacked after sharing a photo on a social networking site of herself giving passengers the middle finger gesture on a flight.
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2:05am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen 12:30pm The Good Cook 1:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 1:05pm Regional News All the latest local news. 1:10pm Weather The latest weather information. 1:15pm Football Focus A look ahead to this weekends football action with interviews, expert opinions and highlights. 2:00pm British Athletics Grand Prix
4.00pm - midnight 5:30pm Final Score 6:10pm Animal Antics Derek Griffiths narrates an introduction to nature for preschool children. 6:40pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 6:50pm Regional News All the latest local news. 6:55pm Weather The latest weather information. 7:00pm Pointless 7:50pm Let's Dance for Comic Relief Celebrity-packed dance show in conjunction with Comic Relief. 9:10pm The National Lottery: In It to Win It 10:00pm Casualty 10:50pm Mrs. Brown's Boys Sitcom which follows the exploits of the working class Brown family. 11:20pm BBC News 11:38pm Weather 11:40pm Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far
12:40am The Football League Show Highlights from the day's Football League games. 1:55am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:00am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
BBC3 8:00pm Merlin 8:45pm Doctor Who 9:35pm National Treasure 11:35pm World's Craziest Fools 12:05am Family Guy Animated comedy series about US family life. 12:27am Family Guy 12:50am American Dad! 1:12am American Dad! 1:35am Russell Howard's Good News 2:05am Russell Howard's Good News 2:35am Way to Go 3:00am Pramface Sitcom about two teenagers trying, and often failing, to come to terms with impending parenthood. 3:30am World's Craziest Fools Mr T takes a look at some of the craziest clips from around the world. 4:00am Being Human Supernatural comedy-drama series. Alex discovers she's not the only ghost haunting Honolulu Heights....
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7:00am Preview 8:30am Great British Menu 9:00am Great British Menu 9:30am Great British Menu 10:00am Great British Menu 10:30am Great British Menu 11:00am A History of Britain 12:00pm Meet the Ancestors Julian Richards presents a series excavating history to bring the past back to life. 12:30pm Map Man 1:00pm Indian Food Made Easy 1:30pm Mastermind Classic quiz show. 2:00pm University Challenge 2:30pm John Wayne Talking Pictures 3:15pm She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
5:50am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service. 7:00am CITV 10:25am ITV News 10:30am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 12:20pm Saturday Cookbook 1:20pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 1:25pm Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. 2:25pm My Tasty Travels with Lynda Bellingham 3:30pm Dinner Date Dating show with a twist.
5:15am Deal or No Deal 6:10am Countdown 6:55am Kirstie's Vintage Gems 7:05am Sali Mali 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs 8:00am Will and Grace 8:30am Football Short: Kingsmeadow 9:00am Morning Line 9:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:55am Frasier 11:20am Frasier 11:50am The Big Bang Theory 12:20pm The Big Bang Theory 12:50pm The Simpsons 1:15pm The Simpsons 1:45pm The Secret Millionaire 2:50pm Channel 4 Racing
8:50am City of Friends 9:00am Little Princess 9:15am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 9:30am 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 Samurai 11:35am Batman - The Brave and the Bold 12:10pm Inside Hollywood 12:25pm Highland Emergency 1:00pm Dangerous Drivers' School 2:00pm Black Widow 3:45pm A River Runs Through It
5:00pm Restoration Home 6:00pm Flog It! Antiques show which helps amateur auctioneers, collectors and bargainhunters make a saving. 7:00pm A Culture Show Special 8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Dad's Army 9:30pm Flight of The Rhino Natural World. 10:30pm Howard Goodall's Story of Music 11:30pm Funny Business
4:30pm Celebrity Chase 5:30pm You've Been Framed! 6:00pm Local News and Weather 6:15pm ITV News and Weather 6:30pm The FA Cup 9:05pm Take Me Out 10:20pm The Jonathan Ross Show 11:20pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm The FA Cup
5:10pm Come Dine with Me 5:40pm Come Dine with Me 6:10pm Come Dine with Me 6:45pm Come Dine with Me 7:15pm Come Dine with Me 7:40pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:05pm 4thought.tv 8:10pm Porridge 10:00pm World Without End 11:55pm Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
6:05pm Columbo 8:05pm 5 News The latest news coverage. 8:10pm CSI: NY New York-based spin-off of the crime drama series. 8:55pm NCIS 9:50pm NCIS 10:50pm Law and Order: Special Victims Unit Drama series about an elite force based in New York which investigates sexually oriented crimes. 11:50pm Law and Order: Criminal Intent
12:30am The Infidel When north London Muslim Mahmud's mother dies he discovers from his birth certificate that he is adopted - and Jewish. With his son poised to marry the son of a hardline Islamic cleric, now is not the perfect time for Mahmud to have a crisis of faith.
12:50am Boys v Girls Big Quiz. 1:40am Jackpot247 4:00am In Plain Sight Drama about a U.S. Marshal attached to the highly secretive Federal Witness Protection Program. 4:45am ITV Nightscreen
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3:15pm - She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Starring John Wayne
1:50am Get Rich or Die Tryin' 3:45am A Ninja is for Life, Not Just for Christmas 3:50am Hollyoaks Omnibus Mitzeee is horrified to learn the full extent of Carl's plans.
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12:45am True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 1:15am Super Casino
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8:00pm Britain's Natural World 9:00pm Baroque! From St Peter's to St Paul's 10:00pm Spiral 4: State of Terror 10:55pm Spiral 4: State of Terror 11:45pm Duets at the BBC 12:45am Love Songs at the BBC: A Valentine's Day Special 1:45am Top of the Pops 1978 2:20am Lionel Richie: Dancing 2:20am on the Ceiling Lionel 3:20am Baroque! From Richie: St Peter's to St Dancing on Paul's the Ceiling 4:20am Top of the Pops 1978
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SKY1 6:00am Stargate SG-1 7:00am Got to Dance 8:30am Luton Airport 9:00am Lion Man 9:30am Lion Man 10:00am World Wrestling 11:00am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm Got to Dance 1:30pm Got to Dance 2:00pm Got to Dance 2:30pm Got to Dance 3:00pm Got to Dance 3:30pm Wreck-it Ralph Special 4:00pm The Simpsons 4:30pm Bond's Greatest Moments 6:00pm Skyfall Premiere Special 6:30pm Diversity in Dublin 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm John Bishop's Only Joking 8:30pm Flying Monsters 10:00pm Stella 11:00pm Money Train 1:10am An Idiot Abroad 2:10am Cop Squad 3:10am Armed and Dangerous: Ultimate Forces 4:05am Armed and Dangerous:
Ultimate Forces 5:00am Crash Test Dummies
SKY MOVIES COMEDY 4:35am Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back 6:30am Cowboys and Aliens 35mm Special 7:00am He Said, She Said 8:55am Wanderlust 10:35am The 40 Year Old Virgin 12:35pm Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy 2:15pm Snow Dogs 4:00pm Chalet Girl 5:40pm Wayne's World 2 7:20pm Wanderlust 9:00pm The 40 Year Old Virgin 11:00pm Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy 12:40am Paul Rudd/Judd Apatow Face 2 Face 1:00am Project X 2:30am Swinging with the Finkels 4:00am Beavis and Butt-head Do America 5:25am Snow Dogs
SKY MOVIES DRAMA 5:00am The Magic of Belle Isle 7:00am The Chateau Meroux 8:40am The Candidate 10:35am Big Night 12:30pm The Top Ten Show 2013 12:50pm The Help 3:20pm This Means War 5:05pm A Little Bit of Heaven 7:00pm Something Borrowed 9:00pm Life as We Know it 11:00pm This Means War 12:45am Oscar Nominations 2013 Special 1:05am Moneyball 3:25am Losing Control 5:05am Les Miserables Special 5:35am Lucky Christmas
SKY MOVIES ACTION 5:40am Batman 7:35am Die Hard Special 8:05am Spy Kids 9:40am Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost
Dreams 11:30am Batman and Robin 1:40pm Safe House 3:40pm Haywire 5:20pm Batman and Robin 7:30pm Batman Begins 10:00pm Safe House 12:00am Haywire 1:40am Batman Begins 4:10am Your Highness
TCM 6:00am Daddy Long Legs 8:15am Gunsmoke 9:20am Gunsmoke 10:25am The King and I 12:55pm Seven Men from Now 2:25pm Wichita 4:00pm The Wizard of Oz 5:55pm The Vikings 8:10pm Crossfire Trail 10:00pm 300 12:20am Dude, Where's My Car? 2:00am 300 4:00am Dude, Where's My Car? 5:20am Off Set
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2:00am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show Andrew Marr talks to key figures from politics, current affairs and the arts. 11:00am The Big Questions A series of moral, ethical and religious debates on topical issues. 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:25pm Countryfile News and stories concerning the heart of the British countryside. 2:20pm Call the Midwife 3:20pm Bargain Hunt Game show in which two teams compete for the best bargains before they go up for auction. 4:20pm Escape to the Country
4.00pm - midnight 5:20pm Lifeline 5:30pm Songs of Praise 6:05pm Penguins - Spy in the Huddle Nature documentary showing penguins as they have never been seen before. 7:05pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:20pm Regional News 7:25pm Weather 7:30pm Blandings Comedy series based on the stories by PG Wodehouse. 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Call the Midwife 10:00pm Ripper Street Crime drama set in Victorian London. 11:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 11:15pm Regional News 11:20pm Weather 11:25pm Room 101
12:05am Match of the Day 2 Highlights and reaction to all of the latest football action. 12:35am The Apprentice USA 2:00am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:05am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
BBC3 8:00pm Let's Dance for Comic Relief 2013 9:00pm National Treasure: Book of Secrets 11:00pm Being Human Contemporary supernatural drama about George and Mitchell, a pair of perennial outsiders. 12:00am People Like Us 1:00am Family Guy Animated comedy series about US family life. Lois and Peter sail off on a cruise. 1:20am Family Guy Animated comedy series about US family life. 1:40am Being Human Contemporary supernatural drama about George and Mitchell, a pair of perennial outsiders. 2:40am Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents 3:40am World's Craziest Fools Mr T takes a look at some of the craziest clips from around the world. 4:10am People Like Us
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7:00am Preview 8:00am The Long Voyage Home 9:45am Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein 10:15am A to Z of TV Gardening 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm The Little Paris Kitchen: Cooking with Rachel Khoo 1:00pm EastEnders Omnibus A round-up of the week's events from Albert Square. 2:50pm Coast A look back at part of an episode of coast. 3:00pm Great British Food Revival Cookery series where chefs and foodies champion British produce. 3:30pm Rick Stein's Island Escapes
4:45am ITV Nightscreen 7:00am CITV 10:25am House Guest in the Sun 11:25am 60 Minute Makeover 12:30pm The FA Cup 3:15pm ITV News and Weather 3:30pm You'Ve Been Framed! Top 100 Animals
4:10am Hollyoaks Omnibus 6:20am Countdown 7:10am The Hoobs Tula doesn't like the sound of thunder: it's scary! 7:35am The Hoobs Groove's got something to start a new collection with: his 'Round and Spiky' collection! 8:00am Will and Grace 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:25am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:00pm The Big Bang Theory 1:30pm The Big Bang Theory 2:00pm The Simpsons 2:25pm The Simpsons 3:00pm Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
8:35am Make Way for Noddy 8:50am City of Friends 9:00am Little Princess 9:15am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 9:30am 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 Samurai 11:35am Batman - The Brave and the Bold 12:10pm Looney Tunes 12:20pm Monkey Life 12:50pm Once Upon a Time 1:50pm Winter Road Rescue 2:50pm My Dog Skip
4:30pm Flog It! Antiques show which helps amateur auctioneers, collectors and bargain-hunters make a saving. 5:15pm Natural World Award winning nature documentary series. 6:15pm A History of Ancient Britain 7:15pm Ski Sunday Coverage of winter sports events. 8:00pm Food and Drink 8:30pm Open All Hours Classic comedy about miserly shopkeeper Arkwright and his downtrodden nephew and assistant Granville. Arkwright takes action when his corner shop is broken into and employs a large dog to guard his property. 9:00pm Top Gear 10:00pm Wonders of Life 11:00pm Dancing on the Edge Drama set in the early 1930s, following a black jazz band in London at a time of extraordinary change.
4:30pm The FA Cup 7:05pm Local News and Weather All the very latest local news and weather. 7:10pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 7:15pm Dancing on Ice 8:45pm All Star Family Fortunes 9:30pm Dancing on Ice 10:00pm Mr Selfridge 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:15pm The FA Cup
5:20pm Time Team 6:20pm Deal or No Deal 7:20pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 7:50pm 4thought.tv 7:55pm The Political Slot 8:00pm The Year Britain Flooded 9:00pm The Hotel 10:00pm Complicit 11:55pm True Lies
4:40pm Daddy Day Care 6:20pm 5 News The latest news coverage. 6:25pm Ace Ventura: Pet Detective 7:55pm Ghostbusters 10:00pm Person of Interest 11:00pm Snatch Violent comedy crime caper about two friends and a fixed boxing match which gets them involved with a variety of underworld characters all intent on retrieving a missing diamond.
12:05am In the Valley of Elah
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12:05am In the Valley of Elah 2:00am Holby City 3:00am Being Eileen
BBC4 8:00pm The Story of British Pathe 9:00pm Harlots, Housewives and Heroines: A 17th Century History for Girls Historian and chief curator of Historic Royal Palaces, Dr Lucy Worsley explores the lives of the women of Restoration England. Lucy looks at some of the most remarkable women of the age, including writers, actresses, travellers and scientists. 10:00pm The White Ribbon 12:15am The Beatles' Please Please Me - Re-Making a Classic 1:15am Arena A daily magazine programme which looks at the world of arts and entertainment. 2:30am Arena 3:45am The Story of British Pathe
12:15am Perspectives: Looking for Lowry 1:15am Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights 2:20am The Store 4:05am Monk Crime drama series about a private police consultant with an obsessive-compulsive disorder. 4:50am ITV Nightscreen
2:30am Al Murray: My Funniest Year 4:20am Rubber Bandits 4:45am Smallville Drama series following the teenage years of the future Superman, Clark Kent. 5:30am Deal or No Deal
1:05am Ice Road Truckers 2:05am Super Casino Live interactive gaming.
Satellite channels SKY1 8:00am Luton Airport 9:00am Lion Man 10:00am Road Wars 10:55am Maggie Simpson in 'The Longest Daycare' 11:00am World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars 12:00pm WWE Experience 1:00pm Maggie Simpson in 'The Longest Daycare' 1:05pm John Bishop's Only Joking 1:35pm Wreck-it Ralph Special 2:00pm Bond's Greatest Moments 3:25pm Skyfall Premiere Special 3:55pm Maggie Simpson in 'The Longest Daycare' 4:00pm A League of Their Own 6:00pm The Simpsons 7:00pm Got to Dance 8:30pm Maggie Simpson in 'The Longest Daycare' 8:35pm The Simpsons 9:05pm Glee 10:05pm Hawaii Five-0 11:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00am F1 Magazine Show
1:00am Cop Squad 2:00am Cop Squad 3:00am Armed and Dangerous: Ultimate Forces 4:00am Armed and Dangerous: Ultimate Forces
SKY MOVIES COMEDY 8:55am School of Rock 10:45am Austin Powers in Goldmember 12:25pm Team America: World Police 2:05pm Without a Paddle 3:45pm Pretty in Pink 5:25pm School of Rock 7:15pm Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 9:00pm Austin Powers in Goldmember 10:40pm Hall Pass 12:30am Team America: World Police 2:10am Eddie Murphy: Raw 3:45am Love and Other Drugs 5:40am House Arrest
SKY MOVIES DRAMA
Mission: Impossible Protocol 3:05pm Sahara
9:30am The Hours 11:30am Win a Date with Tad Hamilton 1:15pm Friends with Benefits 3:15pm Crazy, Stupid, Love
5:10pm Fantastic Four 7:00pm Chronicles of Narnia: The 9:00pm Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol 11:15pm Fantastic Four
5:20pm Oscar Nominations 2013 Special 5:40pm Like Crazy 7:15pm Win a Date with Tad Hamilton 9:00pm Friends with Benefits 11:00pm Crazy, Stupid, Love 1:00am Country Strong 3:00am Boys Don't Cry 5:00am The Age of Innocence
SKY MOVIES ACTION 7:00am Tomorrow, When the War Began 8:50am Sahara 10:55am Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 12:50pm
Ghost
1:05am Kingdom of Heaven
TCM 8:05am The Wizard of Oz 10:00am The Vikings 12:15pm Crossfire Trail 2:05pm Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 4:00pm Hondo and the Apaches 5:45pm The Left-Handed Gun 7:45pm A Talent for Loving 10:00pm Hell on Wheels 11:00pm Deadwood 11:55pm Return of Sabata 1:55am Before Sunset 3:15am Return of Sabata
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Register if you want to live in Spain full-time CITIZENS of the European Union (EU) member states, Switzerland and European Economic Area (EEA) are free to enter, exit, live and travel freely within Spain. They are also free to work, both within a company and as selfemployed workers, as well as study under the same conditions as Spanish citizens. A weekly focus aimed at keeping expatriate readers informed on Any EU member various aspects of Life in Spain state, Swiss and EEA citizens who By Gabrielle Devon plan to live in Spain for more than three months must register with the Foreigners Central Registry. They will be given a certificate as proof that they have done so. Their relatives, if also from MOVING DAY: Ensure to register EU member states, full-time. Switzerland or the EEA must follow the same procedure. However, if their relatives are • Be a registered student at not from any of these areas, an official centre, with valid they must apply for a Foreign medical insurance in Spain Residents Card as a relative of and have sufficient financial an EU citizen. means to support his/herself To be eligible for and his/her relatives. registration the EU, Swiss or The relatives who can EEA citizen must fall under legally reside in Spain with one of the following someone who is working here categories: or has sufficient financial • Be working in Spain means are: • Have sufficient financial • His/her wife/husband or means to support his/herself officially registered partner and his/her relatives, as well • His/her direct descendants as valid medical insurance in and those of his/her legal Spain wife/husband or partner if
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Ciudadano de la Union Europea – EU citizen Residencia – Residence Extranjeros – Foreigners Extranjería – Foreigners’ Office Comisaría – Police station Tasa – Fee Formulario – Form Pasaporte – Passport Cónyuge – Spouse Pareja – Partner
Useful information if looking to live in Spain
While making your situation in Spain legal, you may be asked for a document to be legalised. Legalisation, or the Hague Apostille, is the official confirmation that a they are under 21 signature, seal or stamp on a UK public document years old, disabled or is genuine. The website of the Legalisation over 21 who are still Office in the UK has detailed information. dependent upon them. www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we• His/her direct do/services-we-deliver/legalascendants and those of services/Legalisation his/her legal wife/ husband or partner who are in their care. The relatives who can • His/her legally reside in Spain with direct descendants and those someone who is studying here of his/her legal wife/husband and has sufficient financial or partner who are in their means are: care. • His/her wife/husband or To request registration with officially registered partner the Foreigners’ Central
Facing the music for drink-driving FINES for drink-driving can fall under two categories: Administrative and Criminal. Criminal: Drink-driving is considered a criminal offence when a test shows more than 0.6mg of alcohol per litre of air or 1.2g per litre of blood, even if no accident is caused. The driver will face trial and can be given a prison sentence of three to six months or fines of between six and 12 months as well as up to 91 days of community service, and a ban from driving for up to four years. If the drink-driving offence is added to other charges including causing injury, negligent manslaughter, serious disobedience, dangerous driving and others, the prison terms
and fines can be much greater. Administrative: Drink-driving is considered an administrative offence if the driver is over the legal alcohol limit of 0.25mg/l of air or 0.15mg/l for new and professional drivers like taxi or bus drivers, but beneath the limits mentioned in the paragraph above. This, as well as refusing breath and blood tests, can lead to fines of between €300 and €600 and a driving ban of up to three months. Refusing a test can also be classed as serious disobedience with penalties of up to a year in jail. Drink-driving can also lead to loss of between four and six points from a Spanish driving licence.
Registry, EU, Swiss or EEA citizens must: • Present their request at their nearest Foreigners’ Office (normally in the capital city of the province where they plan to live) or nearest National Police station with a Foreigners’ Department within three months of their arrival in Spain. The fee for the certificate is €10.30. You can download the payment form here: https://sede.mpt.gob.es/ tasasPDF/prepare Provincia?idModelo=790&id Tasa=052# The form required to obtain the certificate can be downloaded here: www.interior.gob.es/file/ 58/58420/58420.pdf As well as this form, you will be asked for a valid passport, proof that you have paid the fee and proof that you fall into any of the above-mentioned categories which make you eligible to request the certificate. Useful site: Foreigners’ Offices: http://www.mpt.gob.es/ servicios/extranjeria/ extranjeria_ddgg.html
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2:05am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Wanted Down Under Revisited Nadia Sawalha catches up with previous Wanted Down Under families. 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:58am BBC News and Weather 12:00pm Saints and Scroungers 12:45pm Britain's Empty Homes Revisited 1:13pm BBC News and Weather 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors Drama series set in a busy Midlands medical practice. 3:15pm Only Fools and Horses
4.00pm - midnight 4:15pm Perfection 5:00pm Escape to the Country 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:30pm Regional News All the latest local news. 8:00pm The One Show Magazine series featuring a mix of interviews, topical reports and features from around the UK. 8:30pm Inside Out Documentary series which features surprising real life stories from where you live. 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm Penguins - Spy in the Huddle 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Being Eileen
12:05am Blandings Comedy series based on the stories by PG Wodehouse. 12:35am The Graham Norton Show 1:20am The Apprentice USA 2:05am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:10am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
BBC3 8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Junior Doctors 10:00pm Year of Making Love 11:00pm World's Craziest Fools 11:30pm EastEnders Another visit to the residents of Albert Square, for a regular dose of drama, excitement and tears. 12:00am Family Guy 12:22am Family Guy James Woods returns to seek revenge against Peter. 12:45am American Dad! 1:07am American Dad! Animated adventures of a hapless CIA agent and his family. 1:30am World's Craziest Fools Mr T takes a look at some of the craziest clips from around the world. 2:00am Year of Making Love 3:00am People Like Us 4:00am Junior Doctors
ITV
Channel 4
Channel 5
7:00am Preview 7:10am Homes Under the Hammer Property experts visit three properties before they go up for auction. 8:10am Saints and Scroungers 8:55am Cowboy Trap 9:25am Show Me the Monet 10:10am Countryfile 11:05am Robbed, Raided and Reunited 11:35am Click Technological and digital news from around the world. 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm BBC World News 1:00pm Animal Park 2:00pm The One Show 2:30pm The Weakest Link 3:15pm Mastermind 3:45pm Reel History of Britain
4:50am ITV Nightscreen 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 3:00pm Dinner Date Dating show with a twist.
5:30am Deal or No Deal 6:25am Countdown 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs Iver's good at getting things done quickly. But what if a job needs to be done slowly? 8:00am According to Jim 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News Includes news headlines and weather. 1:05pm River Cottage Veg Heroes 1:30pm The Silent Enemy 3:40pm Countdown
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 9:35am Roary the Racing Car 9:50am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Trisha 1:00pm Looney Tunes 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm Being Liverpool 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS
4:15pm Rick Stein's Island Escapes 5:15pm Living Planet 6:15pm Antiques Roadshow Antique experts travel the country to appraise people's wares. 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Flog it! Trade Secrets 8:30pm Great British Menu The country's top chefs compete for the opportunity to cook a banquet at London's Gherkin building. Every week, two chefs representing one of seven British regions will compete to make a starter, a fish course, a main course and a dessert for the judges. 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Food and Drink 10:00pm Dancing on the Edge 11:00pm Mock the Week...Again 11:30pm Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories.
4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather All the very latest local news and weather. 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale Popular long-running soap opera, set in a Yorkshire village. 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Cornwall with Caroline Quentin 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Her Majesty's Prison: Aylesbury 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm Agenda
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 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks As Will's dark fascination with Texas continues, what lengths will he be driven to? 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm Wild Things 10:00pm Embarrassing Bodies 11:00pm Black Mirror
4:15pm Jane Doe: Now You See It, Now You Don't 6:00pm 5 News The latest news coverage. 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News National and international news. 8:00pm Rory and Will - Champions of the World 9:00pm Police Interceptors 10:00pm Extraordinary People 11:00pm Speidi: Scandal, Secrets and Surgery!
CH4
10:00pm - Embarrassing Bodies
Christian Jessen 12:20am Wonders of Life 1:20am Film 2013 1:50am Who Do You Think You Are? Celebrity genealogy series. 4:55am I Never Said Yes 5:45am Your Body: Your Image Five-part series looking at body image. 5:55am Your Body: Your Image Five-part series looking at body image.
BBC4 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with a copy of George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook. 9:00pm Decisive Weapons the P-51 Mustang: Cadillac of the Skies. 9:30pm Britain on Film 10:00pm Chivalry and Betrayal: The Hundred Years War 11:00pm Storyville Series showcasing the best in international documentaries. 12:30am Bullets, Boots and Bandages: How to Really Win at War 1:30am Health Before the NHS 2:30am Health Before the NHS Timeshift: The Robert Winston-narrated mini-series concludes with the story of hospitals. 3:30am Britain on Film After Empire. 4:00am Chivalry and Betrayal: The Hundred Years War
12:05am Monk Crime drama series about a private police consultant with an obsessivecompulsive disorder. 1:00am Jackpot247 4:00am Champions League Weekly 4:25am ITV Nightscreen
12:05am Random Acts 12:10am America's Animal Hoarder: Horror at the 1:30am The Shooting Gallery 2:40am Scandal 3:25am Get Your House in Order Sylvia Stewart is struggling under the remnants of decades of out-of-control shopping. 4:20am The Renovation Game 5:20am How to Look Good Naked
12:00am The Covenant Slick supernatural thriller that puts the 'OC' in occult. 1:55am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel.
Satellite channels SKY1 6:00am Crash Test Dummies 7:00am Got to Dance 7:30am Got to Dance 8:00am Glee 9:00am Glee 10:00am Diversity in Dublin 11:00am Futurama: Bender's Big Score 12:50pm Futurama 1:00pm Modern Family 2:00pm The Middle 2:30pm The Middle 3:00pm Terra Nova 4:00pm Stargate SG-1 6:00pm Modern Family 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm Got to Dance 7:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Arrow 10:00pm A League of Their Own 11:00pm Spartacus: War of the Damned 12:15am Bond's Greatest Moments 1:45am Skyfall Premiere Special 2:15am Road Wars 3:10am Armed and Dangerous: Ultimate Forces 4:00am Terra Nova 5:00am Stargate SG-1
SKY MOVIES COMEDY 5:40am House Arrest 7:30am No Strings Attached 9:20am Ice Age 10:55am Analyze This 12:50pm No Strings Attached 2:50pm Horrible Bosses 4:35pm Ice Age 6:10pm Junior 8:00pm How Do You Know 10:00pm Horrible Bosses 11:45pm Analyze This 1:30am Jackass 3.5 3:05am Paul Rudd/Judd Apatow Face 2 Face 3:25am A Night at the Roxbury 5:05am Prom
SKY MOVIES DRAMA 5:00am The Age of Innocence 7:20am 4 Wedding Planners 8:45am Mean Girls 2 10:30am Argo: Sky Movies Special 11:00am I Don't
Know How She Does it 12:40pm Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 3:00pm Wreck-it Ralph Special 3:30pm She's Having a Baby 5:25pm Welcome to the Rileys 7:20pm I Don't Know How She Does it 9:00pm Anonymous 11:15pm Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 1:30am The Company Men 3:25am Sisters and Brothers 5:00am Argo: Sky Movies Special 5:30am A Valentine's Date
SKY MOVIES ACTION 5:30am Volcano: Fire on the Mountain 7:05am Anaconda 2: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid 8:45am Paycheck 10:45am K-19: The Widowmaker 1:05pm The Day After Tomorrow 3:10pm Spider-Man
5:15pm Collateral Damage 7:10pm Colombiana 9:00pm The Day After Tomorrow 11:05pm Spider-Man 1:10am Battle: Los Angeles 3:10am The Recruit 5:10am Batman
TCM 6:00am Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 7:45am TCM Shorts 8:05am Hondo and the Apaches 9:50am The Left-Handed Gun 11:45am A Talent for Loving 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Yellow Sky 5:55pm The Indian Fighter 7:40pm The Sins of Rachel Cade 10:00pm Behind Enemy Lines 11:45pm Tequila Sunrise 1:55am Valdez is Coming 3:25am Tequila Sunrise 5:20am Michael Caine Off Set 5:45am TCM Shorts
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2:10am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:00am Breakfast The latest news stories and events. 10:15am Wanted Down Under Revisited Nadia Sawalha catches up with previous Wanted Down Under families. 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer Property experts visit three properties before they go up for auction. 11:58am BBC News and Weather The most up to date news and weather forecasts. 12:00pm Saints and Scroungers 12:45pm Britain's Empty Homes Revisited 1:13pm BBC News and Weather 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News All the latest local news. 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Only Fools and Horses
4.00pm - midnight 4:15pm Perfection General knowledge quiz show. 5:00pm Escape to the Country Series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country. 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News All the latest local news. 8:00pm The One Show Magazine series featuring a mix of interviews, topical reports and features from around the UK. 8:30pm EastEnders Another visit to the residents of Albert Square, for a regular dose of drama, excitement and tears. 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Death in Paradise 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather, Followed by the National Lottery Update 11:35pm Litter Wars
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Channel 5
6:00am Your Body: Your Image Five-part series looking at body image. 6:10am Your Body: Your Image Five-part series looking at body image. 6:20am Seeking Refuge 6:40am The Charles Dickens Show Charles Dickens hosts a chat show. 7:00am Preview 7:05am Homes Under the Hammer 8:05am Saints and Scroungers 8:50am Britain's Empty Homes Revisited 9:20am Show Me the Monet 10:05am The Flowerpot Gang 11:05am Robbed, Raided and Reunited 11:35am HARDtalk 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm BBC World News 1:00pm Animal Park 2:00pm The One Show 2:30pm The Super League Show 3:15pm Mastermind 3:45pm Reel History of Britain
4:25am ITV Nightscreen 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 3:00pm Dinner Date Dating show with a twist.
5:20am How to Look Good Naked 6:15am Deal or No Deal 7:10am The Hoobs Never leave Groove in charge of three Tiddlypeep buns, or they'll be gone when you get back!! 7:35am The Hoobs Why is it, when you have hoobloads of CDs, you can't find the one you want to play?! 8:00am According to Jim 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond Ray is jealous when Marie starts treating Robert better than him. 8:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News Includes news headlines and weather. 1:05pm River Cottage Veg Heroes 1:35pm The Tall Stranger 3:15pm Face the Clock 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 8:55am Mio Mao 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 Looney Tunes 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Being Liverpool 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS
4:15pm Rick Stein's Island Escapes 5:15pm Living Planet 6:15pm Antiques Roadshow Antique experts travel the country to appraise people's wares. 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Flog it! Trade Secrets 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Alex Polizzi: The Fixer Alex Polizzi sets out to wage a one woman campaign to save Britain's family businesses. 10:00pm The Railway: Keeping Britain on Track 11:00pm The Sarah Millican Television Programme Sarah Millican returns with her comedy series featuring stand-up and unique interviews. 11:30pm Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories.
4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm UEFA Champions League 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm UEFA Champions League All the latest coverage from the UEFA Champions League.
4:30pm The Common Denominator In this brand new quiz with a twist, Phil Spencer challenges three contestants to discover what two apparently random clues have in common and win ÂŁ10,000 along the way. 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons Animated comedy series following the hilarious adventures of a working class, semi-dysfunctional nuclear family in the misfit city of Springfield. 7:30pm Hollyoaks Diane offers help and support to an unruly Cindy, but will Cindy accept this rare and generous proposal? Texas is left with a difficult decision to make. 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm 4thought.tv Recent surveys suggest that Britons have never been more secular. 9:00pm Supersize v Superskinny 10:00pm The Fried Chicken Shop 11:00pm Utopia
4:15pm Murder 101: Locked Room Mystery Murder mystery. When a New Age spiritualist dies in mysterious circumstances, a professor and his friend, a former cop, investigate. 6:00pm 5 News at 5 National and international news. 6:30pm Neighbours Susan is touched when Karl proposes organising a charity gig for Vanessa and Patrick. 7:00pm Home and Away Just as the Braxton boys have given up hope, Brax finds Heath on the shoreline. 7:30pm 5 News National and international news. 8:00pm Monkey Life Series about Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre. 8:30pm Highland Emergency Documentary series following the helicopter crews of the RAF, Navy and Coastguard Search and Rescue crews as they rush to help injured walkers and climbers in the Scottish Highlands. 9:00pm Benidorm ER Documentary series. 10:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Crime drama. 11:00pm Brain Hospital: Saving Lives
Natasha Henstridge. 12:25am Who Do You Think You Are? USA 12:55am The Breakfast Club 2:30am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:35am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
12:20am A Culture Show Special 1:20am Britain's Hidden Heritage Documentary series. Paul Martin travels to Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire. 5:00am Simon Armitage, Writing Poems 5:30am Just a Few Drinks
12:35am Grimefighters 1:00am Jackpot247 4:00am Loose Women 4:50am ITV Nightscreen
BBC3 8:00pm Total Wipeout 9:00pm Year of Making Love 10:00pm Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents 11:00pm Pramface Sitcom about two teenagers trying, and often failing, to come to terms with impending parenthood. 11:30pm EastEnders Another visit to the residents of Albert Square, for a regular dose of drama, excitement and tears. 12:00am Family Guy Animated comedy series about US family life. Peter and Lois's marriage hits a bit of a snag. 12:22am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:07am American Dad! 1:30am Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents 2:30am Pramface 3:00am Way to Go 3:30am World's Craziest Fools 4:00am Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents
BBC4 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with a copy of George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook. 9:00pm Atlantis: The Evidence 10:00pm The Sound and the Fury: A Century of Music 11:00pm Storyville Series showcasing the best in international documentaries. 12:10am The Joy of Sets: The Model Railway Story 1:10am Bob Servant Independent 1:40am The Beatles' Please Please Me - Re-Making a Classic 2:40am BBC Electric Proms 3:40am The Sound and the Fury: A Century of Music
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2:50am - Species. An experiment to create a girl who is half-human, half-alien goes awry when she breaks out of the lab.
SKY1 6:00am Stargate SG-1 7:00am Got to Dance 7:30am Got to Dance 8:00am Glee 9:00am Glee 10:00am John Bishop's Only Joking 10:30am John Bishop's Only Joking 11:00am Modern Family 11:30am Modern Family 12:00pm The Middle 12:30pm The Middle 1:00pm Modern Family 1:30pm Modern Family 2:00pm The Middle 2:30pm The Middle 4:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm Stargate SG-1 6:00pm Modern Family 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm Got to Dance 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm A League of Their Own 10:00pm Stella 11:00pm Money Train 1:10am Armed and Dangerous:
Ultimate Forces 2:10am Road Wars 3:00am Road Wars 4:00am Terra Nova 5:00am Stargate SG-1
SKY MOVIES COMEDY 5:05am Prom 7:00am Wild Hogs 8:40am Swingers 10:20am Arthur 12:15pm Meet the Parents 2:05pm The Hangover Part II 3:50pm American Pie 5:30pm Wild Hogs 7:10pm Arthur 9:00pm Meet the Parents 11:00pm The Hangover Part II 12:50am American Pie 2:30am Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back 4:20am Paul Rudd/Judd Apatow Face 2 Face 4:40am Swingers
SKY MOVIES DRAMA 5:30am A Valentine's Date 7:00am
12:25am Random Acts 12:30am Derek 1:00am One Born Every Minute 2:00am Pokerstars. co.uk and MonteCarlo Casino EPT Grand Final 2:55am KOTV Boxing Weekly 3:25am Sailing 3:50am Football Short
12:00am Dallas American soap. 1:00am CSI: NY US series about a police forensics unit. 1:55am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel. 4:55am House Doctor 5:20am House Doctor Home improvement series. 5:45am Michaela's Wild Challenge
Satellite channels You May Not Kiss the Bride 8:45am Red Riding Hood 10:30am City of Angels 12:30pm The Magic of Belle Isle 2:30pm One Day 4:20pm Alfie 6:10pm The Top Ten Show 2013 6:30pm War Horse 9:00pm Jane Eyre 11:05pm One Day 1:00am Morning Glory 3:00am Girl, Interrupted 5:15am Cupid, Inc
SKY MOVIES ACTION 5:10am Batman 7:00am Wreck-it Ralph Special 7:30am Basic 9:20am Twister 11:20am The Avengers Special 11:50am Super 8 1:45pm Spider-Man 2 4:00pm Alexander 7:00pm The Eagle 9:00pm Super 8
11:00pm Spider-Man 2 1:15am Bloodsport 2:50am Species 4:45am Street Kings 2: Motor City
TCM 6:00am The Philadelphia Story 8:00am Gunsmoke 9:05am Gunsmoke 10:10am The Indian Fighter 11:55am Yellow Sky 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Two Flags West 5:50pm Rider on a Dead Horse 7:20pm Twilight in The Sierras 8:35pm Wild Stallion 10:00pm Office Space 11:50pm Police Academy 1:35am Ten Little Indians 3:20am Office Space 4:55am Twilight in The Sierras
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www.euroweeklynews.com FOLLOWING Daddy’s departure, I sought out happiness from my recently relocated bestie. Moving to Barcelona before Christmas, I allowed her to settle into her new surroundings. She was starting a whole new life, so I resisted the urge to visit her after the Crispin incident on New Year’s Eve. But now fully emerged in the new culture and Barcelona surrounds, I decided it was time to pay her a visit. So after a short flight, I arrived and it was like we had never been apart. We’re the type of friends who, even after months being separated, were immediately giggling and reminiscing. She had made fresh friends, settled into her new apartment minutes away from the hub of the city, and established a local life for herself. We only had time to drop off my bags at her plush abode before we were darting in and out of Las Ramblas. Planning on seeing the sights of Spanish architect Gaudi’s temple and the Miro art gallery, we made a small detour en route and ended up
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Barcelona is a city for love, laughs and life As I see it... Ana Jefferson-Smith takes an irreverent look at life as a ‘rich child’ singleton expat in Spain overloaded with shopping bags from the various stalls and boutiques. And we had only minutes to dash back to unload before it was time to hit the streets again, of course changing from our delicate pumps into our tottering heels. Heading directly to the exclusive W Hotel, its rooftop bar Eclipse – on the 26th floor surrounded by huge windows overlooking the city – is regularly filled with the Who’s-Who of Barcelona totty. All smarty dressed, the men were rows and rows of ‘Jude Law’ types. Come to think of it, more of a cross between Jude and James Dean. Cool, sophisticated, effortless.
JUST FANCY THAT...
Sweet idea UK SCIENTISTS have been given a grant to further develop a melt-proof heat-resistant chocolate biscuit.
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A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl has given birth in Mexico. Authorities are searching for the runaway 17-year-old father.
So long... STEWIE, the world’s longest cat - 120 centimetres from nose to tail tip - has died in Nevada, USA.
Raw ending A TUNISIAN man has died after eating 28 raw eggs in a wager with friends.
We were like kiddies at Christmas, dissecting each potential catch for the night.
W HOTEL: Attracts the Who’s Who of Barcelona. Quietly brooding in the corner, my friend and I found pleasure in picking off the men, one by one, flirting our way to compliments and glass after glass of
Champagne. Come to think of it, the only cash I spent on the trip was on our shopping spree, and even that was given to me by Daddy after a
short sulk over not getting the car I desired led him to a guilt gift of money on the plastic. It was so refreshing to escape from Marbella. I love my hometown, but visiting a city like Barcelona really shows there is life outside of the ‘TOWIE’ bubble the Costa del Sol is so frequently referred to. The people in Barcelona were friendly, kind, and not to mention many were drop-deadgorgeous! I spent a week with her, flitting from bar to bar, and man to man. I was beginning to forget all about what’shis-name.
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Big spending Valentines keep restaurants happy S
T VALENTINE’S DAY didn’t start off associated with romance. Far from it. It began as a celebration of one or more (the exact number’s uncertain!) early Christian saints named Valentinus. According to one of the most popular accounts, Saint Valentine was imprisoned for ministering to Christians who were persecuted under the Roman Empire. During his imprisonment he’s said to have healed the daughter of his jailer, Asterius, and, legend has it, before his execution wrote ‘from your Valentine’ as a farewell to her. It wasn’t until the Middle Ages that the day first became associated with romance. And by the 15th century, it had developed into a full-on event with flowers, confectionery and the exchange of greetings cards (known as ‘valentines’). Nowadays it’s the second most celebrated event
around the world after New Year’s Eve. Now, apart from keeping florists, confectioners and card makers (not to mention restaurateurs) in business, it also seems to help keep the economy afloat in these tough times. In the USA for instance, Valentine’s Day 2013 is estimated to be worth $18.6 billion (€13.7 billion), according to the National Retail Federation, the highest since it began surveying shoppers 10 years ago. As usual, men plan to spend more than women ($175.61 or €129.41 per guy, $88.78 or €65.45 per gal), with those complacent married folk spending less. Although only one in five (19.7 per cent) said they’d buy the traditional romantic gift of jewellery, they’ll wind up spending the most: $4.4 billion (€3.24 billion). Which reminds me of that old
Breaking Views NORA JOHNSON A Costa del Sol resident for a number of years, Nora is the author of psychological suspense and crime thrillers. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/ nora-johnson
joke: a married couple’s already spent several hours at a shopping centre on the eve of St Valentine’s. Suddenly, the wife realises her husband’s gone AWOL. Angrily she phones him, demanding: “Where the heck are you?” Husband: “Darling, remember that jewellery store where you saw that beautiful diamond eternity ring but I didn’t have the money that time and said:
VALENTINE’S PROMISES: One day you’ll get that diamond ring. ‘Darling, it’ll be yours one day really soon?’ ” Wife, trying to stop blushing, gushes: “Yes, I remember, darling.” Husband: “Well, I’m in the pub next to that store.” Which reminds me, too, of that old De Beers’ campaign slogan for diamond eternity rings aimed at husbands: “She married you for
richer or poorer. Let her know how it’s going ...” Romantic, eh? Have a nice day! Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Soul Stealer’ & ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89; £0.77) and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca.
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Whisked off to love’s city for a little bit of romance
NOTHER week, another saint to pay our respects to here in Spain. But Saint Valentine happens to be a worldwide phenomenon, second in reach only to New Year’s Day, so whether you’re living in Torremolinos, Tokyo or Timbuktu, there is no escaping this day allocated to romance. Come tomorrow (February 15) you can of course be back at each others’ throats, arguing like cat and dog, but for Valentine’s itself, we are meant to be struck by Cupid’s arrow, exchanging keepsakes over candlelit dinners, ideally in Paris, or Venice. So, let’s be honest: how many cards did you get? How many dozens of roses? To make things easier, let’s categorise the answers: A. All of the above, in plentiful supply, while whisked off to the City of Love. Oh, and a Cartier Love Bangle. Doesn’t everyone? B. A recycled card and a cactus, accompanied by a peck on the cheek with promises of ‘let’s go out when it’s not so expensive’.
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C. None. You forgot all about it and besides isn’t Valentine’s for teenagers? If you answered A, then congratulations. I can only hope that you managed to clear the vast pile of cards from the front-door mat in order to make the flight in time. But then it was a private charter, so it waited for you, n’est-ce pas? Just remember to drop off the roses with the neighbour, since they will have wilted by the time you return. Is, perchance, this a fairly new relationship or is your Valentine a Russian oligarch? Just a lucky guess. If you answered B, then one must salute the thriftiness of your other half.
LOVE CACTUS: What did you receive this year? These are hard times after all and a cactus does last a whole lot longer than flowers and can be a useful weapon should a burglar strike. If you have ever
had a cactus spine embedded in a finger, you know what I mean. Peering into my crystal ball, I reckon you’ve been in this relationship a fair few years; it’s comfortable like a slipper but low on surprises. If you answered C, you may be footloose and fancy-free or you’ve been in a relationship for more years than you would care to admit; in fact, you sometimes have to think twice to remember his name. And you are right, Valentine’s Day is, indeed, a trumped-up commercial ploy for florists and restaurants to make us all feel guilty. You are cunning to avoid its evil grip. Still, relationship experts suggest that we should pay more heed to romance, be it on Valentine’s Day or any other day. Listening to and praising each other is, apparently, high on the list of things we tend to forget over time That is all from me, Cupid, this week. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go and tend to my cactus.
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TINGLE of certainty, a flutter in the tummy and a level of persistence only found in the female of the species and suddenly up comes the car park and there, like a curled foetus and bound by rope, broken and hunched lays one of England’s most maligned kings. Richard the Third whose hunched, hooked nosed persona was created first by Shakespeare and then embedded in the national consciousness by Laurence Olivier’s camp and frankly pantomime portrayal on the London stage. That Richard Plantagenet was slight of build and suffered from scoliosis has now been confirmed, but a hunchback he was not. Neither was he the cowardly schemer much beloved of childhood history lessons. He was a brave, fearless soldier who believed in his God-given right to rule England as legitimate king with the support of a vast majority of the English people and parliament. That he was crowned with little bloodshed did not deter Shakespeare from accusing him of murdering everyone from his own brother to his nephews in the tower. Since when has anyone ever
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Now is the car park of my discontent believed the words of a playwright? An evil, dark-faced creature suited the drama of an already exciting story and as such Shakespeare took the opportunity to create a memorable devilish character. It is also easy to forget that Shakespeare wrote the play during the reign of the last Tudor monarch. Elizabeth the First had her own problems in claiming the throne of England, a claim actually held to have been stronger by Mary Queen of Scots, who was the legitimate daughter of a king. The Tudors had little claim to the throne of England. Henry Tudor took the crown by force (and held it with fear, bloodshed and tyranny) finally defeating Richard at the battle of Bosworth. It was Henry with his tenuous hold on the crown who had more
Suzanne Manners With a degree in Fine Art and an MA in Writing Suzanne is currently teaching in Alicante and writing a book for teenagers. To comment on any of the issues raised in this column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/suzanne-manners
RICHARD THE THIRD: Due to have a proper funeral befitting a king.
to gain by the deaths of the two princes. Of course, if Shakespeare had written that version of the story he would have found himself in the tower and swiftly on his way to the butcher’s block to be hung drawn and quartered, a favourite Tudor means of despatching traitors (unfortunately, to the Tudor monarchs a traitorous action was anything that annoyed them). King Richard is due to have a proper funeral befitting a king
although a spot in Westminster Abbey has been denied by our present queen, who holds her own crown as a direct result of Richard’s slaying at Bosworth. ‘Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown’ indeed. Ultimately the truth about Richard and the princes remains unknown (if indeed they were actually murdered). He may have imprisoned them in the tower (an act not in itself unusual, rooms in the tower were reserved
specifically for royalty) but whether or not he ordered their execution will always be disputed. As such people will find it difficult to challenge the long-held belief that Richard the Third was a cold-blooded child killer, a belief encouraged by the powerful Tudors and reinforced by England’s greatest playwright. To sling the bard’s own words back at him Richard’s villainy may well have been ‘a thing devised by the enemy’.
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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There is something comfortable about your life at the moment. Even though there seems to be a good reason to change it, you hesitate. A situation seems to have become outdated and no longer works well. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Starting on a new hobby or job has opened your eyes to much that is round you. You ask yourself why it was not so clear to you before. This does not matter. This is where you are and where you need to be at the moment. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The buzz in your head is not a mysterious thing. It is the sound of something quite different. Clearly, it is time to act on an idea held for a long time. The buzz will not go away until you are satisfied. Get with the yoga and plan your approach. One step at a time avoids confusion. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) An emotional journey which you made last year comes to mind again. Although there are adjustments to be made, you are now more at ease. Whichever way you go now will be a lucky improvement in your sphere.
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1 Donkey, 2 Minded, 3 Detail, 4 Veered, 5 Dollar, 6 Avoids, 7 Braver, 8 Listen, 9 Neatly, 10 Bangle, 11 Desert, 12 Treaty, 13 Meager, 14 Sickly, 15 Appeal, 16 Farmer, 17 Tastes, 18 Papers, 19 Sparks
IF ITʼS YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: You will see shadows if you look over your shoulder too much. Decide to live in the light in the months to come. Be yourself and let others accept it.
Your Stars
February 14 – Florence Henderson (1934) American TV and Broadway actress February 15 – Jane Seymour (1951) British actress best known as TV’s ‘Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman’ February 16 – Vera-Ellen (1921) American actress who stared alongside Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire February 17 – Michael Jordan (1963) Famous American basketball player
Paco Rabanne. Born February 18, 1934, he is a Franco-Spanish fashion designer. Born in the Basque Country, his mother, who was chief designer for fashion house Balenciaga, fled with him to France when the Spanish Civil War broke out and his father, a Republican colonel, was executed. He initially studied architecture, but began his fashion career creating jewellery for Givenchy, Dior, Pierre Cardin and Nina Ricci. He started his own fashion house in 1966, becoming known for his use of unconventional materials in flamboyant designs.
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February 18 – John Travolta (1954) Iconic American actor best known for the film ‘Saturday Night Fever’ February 19 – Smokey Robinson (1940) Legendary Motown singer and songwriter February 20 – Cindy Crawford (1966) American supermodel and actress
LEO (July 24 - August 23) A branch is dangling in the wind. You feel that, if you grasp it, finances will improve. Your hesitation is felt as weakness but it is good to check. See this branch from all angles. The last thing that you want is to tug on it and find that it is too much to hold.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) There is a lot to take on board this week. At times, you may feel that it is too much to cope with. You, however, are made of stronger stuff. Are you telling me that Fred down the road is better than you? No, of course not. Show everyone what you are made of this week by getting it sorted..
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Sometimes you feel that you are on a stage. Attention is on you, lights shining bright, people waiting. There is no problem with doing what is expected, but maybe an uneasy feeling about where you are. We can all end up in the wrong place, so do what is necessary to get back to where you want to be.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Are you hoping that a recent acquaintance will provide the answer to a question? Your friends have given their opinions but you are still not convinced. Here is a situation where expert advice is needed, not a random opinion.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Yours is a big heart, but be more selective about what and who you let in. As you are currently seeing things so clearly, make some choices. Your quality of both life and work will change for the better. You are not being selfish. You know there is such a thing as necessary selfpreservation.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) There is a difficulty with someone not standing on their own two feet. It's someone close, but it's certainly not you. It is not possible to stand by and see bad mistakes happen. On the other hand, there needs to be a balance so as not to enforce dependency. A friend may help, but you will manage this.
This week in history • February 14 – The Roman Priest Valentine was executed – 278AD • February 15 – German Parliament declares war on France – 1689 • February 16 – Britain abolishes the death penalty – 1956 • February 17 – An Andy Warhol painting sells for £10.7 million (€11.6 million) at Christie’s auction house – 2011 • February 18 – Famous artist Michelanglelo died in Rome – 1564 • February 19 – Cherry Coke was by the Cocaintroduced Cola Company – 1985 • February 20 – 32 people are killed in floods and mudslides in Madeira, Portugal – 2010
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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Itʼs both a vertical and horizontal week. What goes right somewhere could easily go wrong elsewhere. Sensitive Venus conspires with touchy Mars to trigger tensions and troubles. If you're aware of where others are coming from, you'll be fine. Youʼll have fun, but don't let your spending splurges rule your head on Wednesday or Saturday.
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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Working in the dark is not your favourite thing. Blazing lights on everything is more your style. Why, then, do you not have control of the facts? Maybe hiding in the shadows and avoiding something has put you where you are.
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Academy Award winner Denzel Washington stars as Whip Whitaker, a seasoned airline pilot, who miraculously crash-lands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly every soul on board. After the crash, Whip is hailed as a hero, but as more is learned, more questions than answers arise as to who or what was really at fault and what really happened on that plane. 2hr19 Starring: Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Don Cheadle, Melissa Leo
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How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case H) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
Word ladder EAST
WIND
Move from the start word (EAST) to the end word (WIND) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
EAST PAST PANT WANT WAND WIND
The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (LEAPED) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
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Crosswords CRYPTIC Across 1 Bird takes an American soldier to a street in order to bring this early British invader into view (7) 5 Fail to answer, yet be successful (4) 8 Decoration filling (5) 9 Brief the French against being in charge (7) 11 They may cause a row (4) 12 Pester a writer in Japan (8) 15 Evil person right to leave a friend (5) 16 Right in the middle of oneʼs land (5) 19 Church gin a clan drunk (8) 21 Cancel United Nationsʼ party (4) 23 An explanation of financial credit (7) 25 Needs to be made thick (5) 26 Legal document of French journalist (4) 27 Fish is tiptop for this musician (7) Down 2 Blowing up after shooting (9) 3 London hospital only for men (4) 4 Middle Eastern leader was seen in the consultantʼs office (6) 5 In favour of not being an amateur (3) 6 If you risk inking within the circle youʼll find a harmless lizard (5) 7 Trial for individual taken in by secret plan (5)
ENGLISH - SPANISH The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English Across 1 Tower (of castle) (5) 4 Coffin (5) 7 Hielo (3) 8 Cachorros (de perros) (7) 9 Gotas de lluvia (9) 13 Pendiente (joya) (7) 15 Brazo (de persona) (3) 16 Between (5) 17 Lanza (5)
10 Risk opportunity (6) 13 Italian range has one more than the British (9) 14 Organise university lie-in instead (2,4) 17 Repeated words from Brahman tradition (6)
QUICK Across 1 Slender (6) 4 Unfortunately (5) 8 Gives up (5) 9 In the main (7) 10 Analyse (7) 11 Circle of light (4) 12 Affirmative (3) 14 Greek goddess (4) 15 Be at ease (4) 18 Allow (3) 21 Not home (4) 23 Free (7) 25 Boring (7) 26 Sound (5) 27 Celebration (5) 28 Named (6)
18 Put one in my lolly (5) 20 Valuable material smashed by crane (5) 22 Every other thing offering a likelihood (4) 24 Getting on in the capital of Moldova (3)
Down 1 Gemelo (4) 2 Wheel (5) 3 Caro (costoso) (9) 4 Espárrago (9) 5 There (near you) (3) 6 Escritorio (mueble) (4) 10 Paz (tranquilidad, no guerra) (5) 11 Boss (4) 12 To love (4) 14 Rata (3)
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS Down 1 Follow-up (6) 2 Copy (7) 3 Infirmary (8) 4 Look for (4) 5 Play (5) 6 Cowardly (6) 7 Bee product (5) 13 Formerly known as Ceylon (3,5) 16 Lop-eared dog (7) 17 Portable computer (6) 19 Faith (5) 20 Rely on (6) 22 Venomous snake (5) 24 Duplicate (4)
CRYPTIC Across: 1 Wheat, 4 Dates, 7 Ascribes, 8 Aden, 9 Retrieve, 11 Tide,
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12 Inside, 14 Shrewd, 16 Face, 18 Trailers, 20 Toil, 21 Assisted, 23 Rayon, 24 Cloud. Down: 1 Western, 2 Error, 3 Tub, 4 Dyspepsia, 5 Traitor, 6 Speed, 10 Eyestrain, 13 Ideally, 15 Warhead, 17 Amour, 19 Lasso, 22 Sic. QUICK - Across: 1 Adjust, 4 Asleep, 9 Car, 10 Agitate, 11 Swindle, 12 Title, 13 Usual, 15 Petty, 20 Apply, 22 Glamour, 24 Sailing, 25 Gin, 26 Survey, 27 Gentle. Down: 1 Accuse, 2 Jerkins, 3 Stand, 5 Startle, 6 Elect, 7 Packet, 8 Fixed, 14 Anytime, 16 Thought, 17 Famous, 18 Again, 19 France, 21 Poser, 23 Argue. ENGLISH - SPANISH Across: 2 Col, 6 Gato, 7 Ataque, 8 Ron, 9 Caja,
1. Unscramble the name of a famous American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor: I NICE, ILL HERO 2. Unscramble the name of a famous 1974 disaster movie (three words): NOT WORTH FIRE ENGINE
Play on Words BACOD
OUT LEG
Answers: In bad company, Out on a limb
Funagram
10 Apagar, 12 Escoba, 15 Lujo, 17 Lie, 18 Bakers, 19 Rent, 20 Oso. Down: 1 Sala, 2 Corazones, 3 Lana, 4 Caballero, 5 Cura, 9 Cue, 11 Rio, 13 Star, 14 Also, 16 June.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 25 represents H and 23 represents Q, so fill in H every time the figure 25 appears and Q every time the figure 23 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.
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Action / Adventure The fourth part of the action thriller franchise based on the Jason Bourne novels by Robert Ludlum. The film moves away from the central Bourne character (played in the opening trilogy by Matt Damon) to focus on a new protagonist, CIA operative Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner). The film, which takes up events where The Bourne Ultimatum left off, sees Cross making the vow to give himself over completely to ‘the operatio, and quickly proving himself to be the shining star in a new generation of deadly undercover assassins.
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For nearly 30 years, Maurice ‘Mo’ O’Connor trafficked cannabis from North Africa to the cities of the UK and Ireland. Buying from the growers and selling to the dealers from his base on the Costa del Sol, he became the
White and the 5 Snow Huntsman Drama / Adventure Kristen Stewart plays the only person in the land fairer than the evil queen (Charlize Theron) out to destroy her. But what the wicked ruler never imagined is that the young woman threatening her reign has been training in the art of war with a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) dispatched to kill her. Sam Claflin joins the cast as the prince long enchanted by Snow White’s beauty and power. Sweeney 6 The Action / Adventure A big screen modern-day revamp of the classic British 1970s’ television series. Regan and Carter are a cop duo and when an armed robbery at a jewellery store causes Regan’s investigations into a potential bank robbery to come to a standstill, he believes old enemy Francis Allen (Paul Anderson) is responsible. However, having no evidence
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against him, leaves the Flying Squad officer powerless to bring him in, but when Regan hears that Allen is now in business with a well known Serbian criminal, he becomes determined to catch the culprits whatever the cost. House At The End 7 The Horror / Thriller
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Elissa (Jennifer Lawrence) and her mother (Elisabeth Shue) move to a new town only to find that they are living next door to a house where a young girl murdered her parents. Locals claim that the girl mysteriously vanished after the incident, but as Elissa becomes close to the girl’s brother (Max Thieriot), she learns that a dark and terrible secret still lurks within those walls and this sinister story of murder is far from over.
8 Prometheus Action / Adventure Ridley Scott helms this sci-fi thriller starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender,
Charlize Theron and Guy Pearce. After finding fragments of Alien DNA, a team of scientists travel into space aboard the stateof-the-art Prometheus spacecraft to investigate the origins of human life on Earth. Their journey takes them into the darkest corners of the universe but, to their horror, their very inquisitiveness ends up posing a threat to the future existence of humankind. The scientists now find themselves tested to their mental and physical limits as they fight a desperate battle to preserve the future of the human race.
9 360 Drama / Romance 360 is a kaleidoscope of interconnected love and relationships linking characters from different cities and countries in a vivid, suspenseful and deeply moving tale of romantic life in the 21st century. Starting in Vienna, the film beautifully weaves through Paris, London, Bratislava, Rio, Denver and Phoenix into a single, mesmerizing narrative. Directed by Academy Award® nominee Fernando Meirelles (City of God, The Constant Gardener, Blindness).
10Shadow Dancer Thriller Belfast native Colette McVeigh (Angela Riseborough) comes from a family of wellknown IRA sympathisers. After being arrested on suspicion of carrying a bomb on the London Underground, she is questioned by MI5 operative Mac (Clive Owen), and told that if she does not cooperate with the authorities her young son will be taken from her. As Colette reluctantly takes on the role of informant for the British secret services, Mac tries to use her as a means of breaking the cycle of violence in 1990s’ Belfast.
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Just joking What do you call a man wearing a raincoat? Mac What do you call a camel without any humps? Humphrey Why do people become bakers? Because they knead the dough What do lawyers wear to court? Lawsuits
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Global soccer superstar David Beckham plans to give his entire salary from a new five-month deal to play for the Paris Saint-Germain Club - estimated to be
OR Fred Tipster of Blackburn in the UK, Beckham’s generosity is enviable. “That’s nice, most of us have financial burdens and can’t help others like that,” said the retired butcher while on holiday with family in Benitachell on the Costa Blanca. Spanish sisters Beatrice and Fatima Gomez from Alicante agree with Fred. “Less fortunate children and young people need a helping hand and the money shall go to a good cause,” they said. Chris Weir, a British-born resident from Albox in Almeria, applauded Beckham’s decision but feels it’s a shame it is not an English charity he is giving to. “Arise, Sir David,” said the retired policeman. “The Beckham Brand has a brilliant public relations team and this is another example. I just hope he signs for Coventry City next!” More praise was given from Spanish football fan Juan Carlos Alfonso. Generous Beckham
worth €3.9 million - to a French charity for children in need. But what do people think of his generosity? EWN newsdesk reports.
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“I loved Beckham when he played for Real Madrid. He helped us win the Spanish League. He is a great player and a great human being. Well done, David.” But Cristobal Correa, a Spanish plasterer in Estepona on the Costa del Sol, does not feel footballers deserve such high wages. “Many get paid more money in a year than some people will earn in a lifetime and just for kicking a ball around, it’s ludicrous!” Meanwhile Pamela Sinclair, also a resident of Estepona but originally from Blackpool, felt Beckham’s decision was “a lovely kind gesture. If only other footballers were more generous with their huge wages it would benefit a lot of people in need.” Costa Blanca resident Liz Ashcroft, who lives in La Marina, was shocked to hear of Beckham’s charity plan. “It must be nice to be able to work for nothing and to have so much money that you can afford to donate so much without missing it.” Susie Wills from Guardamar described the move as genuinely considerate. “People give him stick for it, saying it’s a PR stunt or to avoid tax, but good for him, not many people would do it.”
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STEOPOROSIS used to be regarded mainly as a woman’s disease. However, The National Osteoporosis Society suggests that one in five men over the age of 50 will break or fracture a bone due to osteoporosis, as will one in two women. These fractures can often be the first sign of this ‘silent illness’. Bones have a thick outer shell and a honeycomb mesh inside, think of a chocolate Crunchie Bar! Osteoporosis occurs when the gaps in this honeycomb become bigger, making the bone fragile and brittle. Who is at risk? • If any of your parents or family have suffered, you may unfortunately inherit this disease
By Estelle Mitchell www.thebodyworksclinic.com • Women who have an early menopause or hysterectomy (before 45) • Men with low testosterone levels • People who are on regular corticosteroids • Those with conditions that prevent the absorption of certain vitamins and minerals from their diet • People who drink alcohol excessively • People who smoke. Women are particularly at risk because they have smaller bones to begin with and during the menopause the body stops producing oestrogen, a hormone essential for bone health. Poor diet and lack of exercise in youth can also lay the foundations for the
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OSTEOPOROSIS: Men suffer as much as women. disease in later life. Diet and exercise are the two key preventive measures. Osteopenia (the early form of osteoporosis) is now being identified in much younger people and this is mainly due to crashdieting and lack of exercise. The medication for osteoporosis can be harsh and side-effects unpleasant but there is an alternative! Getting to the root cause of the problem is the answer and we need to reactivate the ‘construction’
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be afraid to refuse food. the window, so I may as well eat everything I want and start again tomorrow.’ Why should we let these diet saboteurs win? When you’re offered a food that’s not on your diet, the best response is a firm ‘no, thank you’ without explanation, because excuses open the door for arguments. If for some reason you don’t feel comfortable telling people you are on a
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C MARBELLA HOSPITAL is to a greater degree of precision as it expand its existing Radio- offers more advantages than the PET, it diagnostic Unit with the improves the location and delineation of a primary incorporation of tumour and the a PET/CAT in suspect lessions the near future. by 50 per cent, This test decreasing in improves the this way, the locating of a results of false primary tumour positives and as well as false negatives. suspect lesions The process by 50 per cent. lasts approxiIt is conmately 20 sidered the key minutes (two test in cancer detection and minutes for the has been CAT to do the praised as the whole body and invention of 18 minutes for year 2000 by the PET). It starts with an Time magazine. injection of a PET-TAC radioactive Computerized tracer combined Axial with glucose - as Tomography by normal cells Positron when malignant emissions - is a develop a bigger technology that HC MARBELLA: Expanding its consumption of combines two Radiodiagnostic Unit. this element different image techniques, revolutionising the which acts as a light-bulb emitting the diagnosis and treatment of tumours by radiation which indicates where the merging the functional image of the lesions are. It is capable of detecting PET with the anatomical image of the tumours of six millimetres. The weakest point of the PET is the TAC to get a complete vision of the anatomical information. The lesions are illness. In the coming months, HC Marbella appreciated as isolated areas, without International Hospital will have a PET a precise location of the tumour, its TAC camera to assist in maintaining extent or morphologic boundaries. However, the strength of the CAT is medical excellence in the oncology and extraordinary morphologic radiodiagnostic department. Only 15 of its these exist in Spain, 10 of them in the resolution which defines a precise private health sector and five in the location of the beginning of a tumour public sector, meaning that demand and delimitates its size. This means a greater degree of outstrips supply. Specialists in radiology and nuclear comfort for the patient and it also medicine use this test to determine the benefits the specialist who can obtain existence or otherwise of a tumour, if an anatomical-functional image which the tumour is benign or malignant, is easier to interpret. It is indicated at where it is, the extent of it and to find present under tutelage; this means it is out if there is metastasis. This test has only recommended in certain tumours.
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BAR MUNDI: A unique ambience in Los Boliches. alcoholic beverages. With sumptuous sofas and warm, inviting decor it offers a unique ambiance where you are sure to have a fabulous evening. Bar Mundi is the perfect place to escape and a great alternative to the loud sports and entertainment bars. Enjoy warm evenings on their outside seating area, the perfect place to watch the world go by and enjoy the atmosphere. If you are looking for a sophisticated girl’s night out, it’s the best choice, where you can enjoy a glass of their range of sparkling proseccos. They offer a great range of drinks at affordable prices, including a range of Champagnes, wines, beers and sprits. Enjoy one of Bar Mundi’s fabulous
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A newly opened quality Indian MASALA KORMA is located in Calle Lamo de Espinosa, just off the Paseo Maritimo near the harbour entrance and opposite the Hotel Pyr. Debuted last week, the restaurant has an attractive, cosy interior with seating for about 50 people and is ideal both for large parties or individual dining. There is a small roadside terrace for al fresco dining when the weather is more clement. The staff of Masala Korma have many years experience in the Indian restaurant trade. The head chef comes highly recommended and has put together a menu of all the authentic Indian dishes with the addition of a few speciality dishes including Kalia chicken breast with aubergine and potatoes. Another speciality dish is Xacuti, a curry prepared in Goa. Famous for its distinctive dishes, Goan food is a delicious combination of
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MASALA KORMA: The newly opened restaurant in Fuengirola. exotic Indian spices and traditional Portuguese cooking styles. It is old world fusion cuisine at its finest. Xacuti is prepared with complex spicing, including white poppy seeds, grated coconut and dried red chilies.
Prices at the Masala Korma are very reasonable with a good portion of tandoori chicken, for example, costing just €5.50 and a chicken Bhuna priced at just €7. For non meat eaters the menu lists over a dozen
vegetarian dishes including Aloo Gobi and a very tasty vegetable Korma. The bar is well stocked and there is a selection of reasonably priced wines. There are children’s meals available including chicken
nuggets and fish fingers. Parking is available in front of the restaurant and in the nearby underground car park. If you fancy a curry in the comfort of your own home a takeaway service is available on you can pre order by telephone on 952 665 455.
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Love is in the air at Regina’s REGINA’S Restaurant in Nueva Andalucia will be hosting a romantic Valentine’s weekend. Beginning tonight (Thursday) dine in style and enjoy a candlelit dinner and indulge in one of their specials, including linguine with scallops, jumbo prawns and touch of saffron finished with a sprinkling of parmesan, followed by their roast pork belly and crackling accompanied with fresh vegetables and mashed potatoes. For something lighter, try the leafy salad with strips of beef, fresh chilli, avocado, crushed croutons and balsamic vinaigrette. Finally, finish with wild berries, a dash of Galliano with Amaretti biscuits and topped off with a touch of whipped cream. Indulge in a bottle of sparkling Italian Rose Prosecco or one of their Amarone red wines and enjoy the sounds of Mark Connor; the evening’s entertainment. On Friday night you can enjoy a live saxophonist, followed on Saturday with soul, rhythm and blues and Mark Connor is back for Sunday evening’s entertainment. Ladies will receive a rose and chocolates as a special gift. Ristorante Regina Calle Azahar Edificio la Ruleta Nueva Andalucía 29660 Marbella Tel: 952 814 529
CHEESE-MAKING: Brit wins over the French.
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AS home made cheese is being promoted, a British cheese maker has won a competition to choose France’s most expert cheesemonger. Thirty-year-old Matthew Feroze, beat 15 of the most talented cheese
sellers in France at the competition in Lyon, France. He is the first foreigner to win the Concours National des Fromagers at the prestigious Salon Mondiale de Restauration et Hôtellerie.
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Veggies only MCDONALD’S is set to open the first ever vegetarian only restaurant this year. The meat-free eatery in India will be the chain’s first ever vegetarian outlet and the planned location is in the north of the country at the Golden Temple in the Sikh holy city of Amritsar. The chain plans to open a second eatery in northern India later on this year. The demand is high as many Indians are vegetarians. Hindus view cows as sacred animals
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NO MEAT: The first ever vegetarian only McDonalds is set to open. and those following the Muslim religion see pigs as ‘unclean’ and so
subsequenly avoid pork in their diets. There are currently
CHOCOHOLIC: The chocolate stamps are sure to be a hit.
The taste of difference BELGIUM’S post office, Bpost, has introduced chocolate flavoured stamps to pay honour to Belgium’s chocolatiers. The cost of the sweet smelling stamps will be €6.20 for five different patterns and will be available to purchase in March. Five hundred thousand of the luscious limited edition stamps will be printed on special paper with the aroma of cocoa. They will then be coated in a varnish that smells like chocolate. Belgium is known as the chocolate capital of the world and this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Meteorological Institute.
271 of the chain restaurants in India and numbers are set to increase as this new concept sets to become a popular trend. India’s current McDonald’s menu is 50 per cent vegetarian with the McAloo Tikki burger at the top of the best sellers. McDonald’s is now the world’s second largest fast food outlet with more than 33,000 restaurants around the world in 118 countries.
Cheesy hobby on rise AFTER the rise in popularity of going back to basics and baking cakes and pastries, cheese making is expected to be the next big thing in the world of home cooking. Gerard Baker, columnist for the ‘Good Food’ magazine is heading up the movement and has written a user-friendly guide, ‘How to make soft cheese’ which takes you through a step by step process to making cheese. The book is on sale through Lakeland and can be ordered via www.lakeland.co.uk. Cheese is embedded deeply in France’s sense of national identity. Charles de Gaulle said it was impossible to govern a country with so many cheeses.
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Food standards slip in British hospital food NEW research has found that meat and eggs used in British hospital food do not meet consumers animal welfare standards. The Campaign for Better Hospital Food study found the majority of eggs served in hospitals is sourced from chickens reared in cages at a staggering 71 per cent. It found that 80 per cent of the chicken and pork served comes from those animals reared in conditions that do not cohere to the standard RSPCA welfare standards, meaning the animals are kept in unacceptable conditions. In contrast to these results, supermarket trends are currently seeing customers purchasing more free range
UNDER THE WEATHER: Food served in hospitals does not meet the standard required.
products than ever before. Some of the UK’s leading supermarkets have now taken steps to eliminate caged eggs off their shelves all together. In another survey, seven out of 10 people
agreed that in order to produce cheap hospital food, animal welfare should not be compromised. The government has been called upon to introduce minimum
standards for hospital food to make sure all eggs used are produced by cage-free hens. Pork and chicken must meet RSPCA standards in order to prevent animal suffering.
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A tomato rich diet is heartily healthy TOMATOES help reduce the risk of heart disease. According to new research, eating a tomato-rich diet can cut the risk of heart disease by a quarter. It is believed that the antioxidant lycopene, which gives tomatoes their red colour, holds the answer to a healthy heart, although researchers did say that whilst the powerful antioxidant appeared to shield against heart disease, more studies are needed to be certain it is the lycopene and not something else that is providing protection.
HEALTHY HEART: Eating more tomatoes can cut the risk of heart disease.
World’s number one favourite food is pasta PASTA is the world’s favorite food according to results from a global survey by Oxfam. The popularity of the Italian staple came ahead of meat, pizza and rice and the results from the 17 countries surveyed show how the diets and eating habits of the Western population has spread throughout the world. Pasta is appealing to
many because it is cheap, versatile and convenient to cook and appeals to food companies as it is easy to mass produce. Global sales figures of the number one ranking cuisine reflect its popularity. Eleven billion dollars of pasta was sold in 2010 and is predicted to rise to 13 billion by 2015. Italians are the
biggest consumers, eating on average 26 kg per person every year. Pasta first became popular in the 1700s in Naples where it was first eaten with a tomato based sauce. During the 20th century, immigrating Italians introduced it to the US and it soon became a widely enjoyed dish.
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Chinese New Year celebrations by Marbella school children CHILDREN at the British School of Marbella celebrated the Chinese New Year with a day of fancy dress and activities. The children took part in a giant dragon and snake parade, dressed up in costumes and
Edible waste
Oil not bad FOOD fried in olive or sunflower oil may not be as bad for us, experts suggest. Studies have found that there is no heightened risk of heart disease associated to food that
took part in activities which included making snake sock puppets. They also took part in learning how to write in Mandarin Chinese and, of course, eating Chinese food.
OLIVE OIL: Used traditionally in lots of Spanish cooking.
has been cooked in these natural oils. The results were found after studying a typical Spanish diet where olive oil is found to be used in a lot of traditional Spanish cooking.
The research results from the University of Madrid showed that there was no apparent link with fried food and the development of heart disease amongst the 40,757 adults surveyed.
SUPERMARKET chains have rejected the latest report claims into the amount of food they throw away. The report reveals that a staggering 50 per cent of the world’s food is wasted which equals almost two billion tonnes worth of waste. The report claims that half the food bought in the US and Europe ends up being thrown away, accelerating the path towards a food crisis. The cost of waste in the US alone is around 165 billion dollars (₏123 billion). Poor storage, customer choices and strict sell-by dates are all to blame according to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. These staggering results could be prevented and used to feed the growing population as well as those in need.
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Cinderella revisited THE International Club of Estepona theatre group presented their pantomime production ‘Cinderella Revisited’. The evening was enjoyed by a packed audience. The English speaking club holds activities every day and regular special events. For more information visit www.siberme.com.
GREAT FRIENDS: The BAM members enjoying their lunch.
Lunch for Triple A THE British Association of Marbella (BAM) held a charity lunch at the Bodega el Duende, Marbella, raising €400 for the animal protection charity, Triple A. Guests enjoyed a wonderful threecourse meal and lively conversation.
BAM holds weekly coffee mornings at their new La Pensionista location in Marbella on Wednesdays at 11am. Everyone is welcome. Contact Joan on 952 835 947. www.britishmarbella.wordpress.com.
Join Welsh celebrations THE Welsh Society is holding an event on March 1 at Mosquito Square, Benalmadena 1pm-8pm to celebrate St David’s Day and raise money for Down’s Syndrome charities in Spain and Wales. Live entertainment throughout the day. Call Debbie 626 292 707.
Aloha College take part in charity race STUDENTS and parents from Aloha College, Marbella held a charity race and raised a brilliant €2000 for the Save the Children charity.
The community came together to raise money that will help with providing food, medical care and education for children in the Sahel Desert in Nigeria.
FINISH LINE: The charity run was a great success.
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• A sheltered garden for sitting out in the winter. • A restaurant garden under shade growing climbers on wires or growing over a gazebo. We were amazed when wandering around Cuba with our rucksacks 10 years ago how some were squeezed into the narrow space between adjacent houses. At times this was only
three or four metres wide but made romantic with plants on the two walls and overhead. • An eating garden incorporating a Spanish style open air kitchen and seating area. • A carob garden with flower and shrub beds surrounding a well pruned carob tree. Indeed it could be around any deep shaded tree, ours just happens to be an old carob that we inherited. • A water plant garden around a pond. • A labyrinth or maze garden to keep grandchildren active for hours. • A desert garden with plants planted through sand or stone chippings laid over black plastic. • A grotto garden with the main feature a grotto with a natural or imitation spring and pool plus a collection of moisture and shade loving plants inside. We recently suggested that a friend use an ancient rock built mule shed in this way. • A lily garden glowing with masses of lilies during late spring and summer. • A green house and potting shed garden for those who like to grow from seeds and cuttings. • A herb garden which can be interesting and relaxing all the year round as well as yielding continuous harvests of useful
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near Pedreguer in the Alicante region. • A patio garden surrounded by four walls or fences. • A cellar garden incorporating a Belen or nativity scene for Christmas. This is a small corner of one changed and extended each year by one of our Spanish walking friends. • A courtyard garden as found in many old farm or estate houses. • A drive garden treating either side of the drive as a unique mini garden itself. • A turtle garden arranged
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on a pond with a central island which is the home to a family of turtles. • A copse garden in which one can wander under and round a collection of trees with a dense leaf cover and perhaps a central glade. Yes the glade could be another mini garden in itself. • Lastly a stumpery English style mini garden along the lines of the one to be seen in the Highgrove gardens in the Cotswolds. ©Clodagh and Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com February 2013
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Línea Directa is one of the key players in the fight to reduce the number of accidents on our roads. For almost 20 years, it has promoted research into accident rates in order to encourage safe driving habits. Due to the risks involved with driving in winter months, it now offers advice on how to act in adverse weather conditions. With respect to the car: 1. Check your car, especially the mechanical components. Pay attention to brakes, lights, windscreen wipers and break fluid, antifreeze and oil levels. 2. Don’t forget to check the condition of your tyres including the spare wheel, checking pressure, tread and the grooves of each tyre, which must have a minimum depth of 1.6mm.
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Airport parking faces new controls
THE expropriation of privately owned land at the airport culminated in the new terminal and the second runway, but it pushed cheap, non-official car parks to wherever there was unregulated land to put cars on. The obvious demand brought in unscrupulous people who worked out that car owners left their cars at a pick-up point and forgot about them till they announced their return. This meant easy money for those with no car parks and day-to-day rentals of whatever they could get hold of to get the cars off the streets. Some even charged annual rates quoting undercover and left them on every available alleyway or roadway around San Miguel roundabout; totally unsupervised day or night and open to vandalism and theft. Many disappeared and some were taken home by these merchants to be utilised in long journeys at the owners’ expense, until someone had
AIRPORT PARKING: Faces new controls. the bright idea of fitting a black box that revealed all. That is when police investigations unmasked some of them. Meanwhile, during the floods, over a hundred cars were fished out and dried to the best of the ability of these undesirables. Angry owners brandished threats but deserved what they got. They had, after all, gone for cheapest without questions. No compensations were ever paid. The name of the game was to undercut any provider and leaving no fiscal shadows behind. They became the only ones to make money and went on to lease land on which at least they could build cheap fencing on. These car parks – closer to Churriana than the airport and very difficult to access – are now the object of fiscal and council scrutiny and
subject to closure. They represent some 40 per cent of private parking at the airport. Their closure is going to throw thousands of cars into the market and without doubt push prices up. But who are they? Flashy fraudulent websites and apparent spacious sites are often shared between a number of so-called indoor parking suppliers but the giveaway is the very limited space inside which at the prices they adapt the clients to,
would not provide for one member of staff, never mind any other overheads. Private parking suppliers should now be the object of Government stimulation and support considering the valuable service they provide. They increase the regularity of air travel and add to the factors that promote investment in a second home. ‘Near the airport’ is a term dear to the property boards. The airport authorities despite being astronomically indebted to the
taxpayer have always manoeuvred behind the scenes like most of the local monopolies to prevent competition. Exel Parking pioneered the concept of cheap airport parking and continues to do so today. It provides the cheapest genuine undercover parking despite the enormous cost of covered space but the future is uncertain. “The problem is the blind credibility given to price over security. Competing with people who say they have a service that does not exist is an impossibility. The question is whether people will bother to discover the fraud if their car is there to meet them and looks about the same as it did when it went in,” says the CEO Michael Mifsud. Time will tell. For further information about the service, ring 952 786 162 or email info@malagaairportcar park.com.
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BEST CHOICE: Fractional ownership has many benefits and has become very popular.
New way to own a home in Spain
to exchange weeks for other resorts all over the world.
This type of property ownership can be a simple, stress-free and poten-
RENOVATION DREAM: Own your dream Spanish home in the countryside.
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THE demand for restoration projects overseas has increased by 15 per cent since the economic recession first began. Rather than relying on fluctuating property markets, buyers are looking to building their own homes overseas. Destinations in rural Spain are becoming more sought-after with prices much lower than those of traditional renovating destinations such as Italy and France. With an increasing number of countryside fincas and cortijos available
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CCORDING to local agents, fractional ownership in Spain is becoming increasingly popular with potential buyers. As numbers of people wanting to buy homes outright are struggling with capital issues, fractional ownership is becoming more appeal-ing to many. This type of ownership has been popular in the US for decades and is now moving into countries including Greece and Portugal. Now that Spanish property prices are at an all time low, it is the ideal time for fractional ownership to grow here in Spain. The benefits of fractional ownership are it allows buyers to purchase a deeded share in a property within a desirable location. Owners are entitled to a certain number of weeks per year at the property with the added possibility
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on the property market, costing up to three times less than other countries, Spain is becoming increasingly more appealing for buyers with their dream home in mind. Renovation projects in popular areas including Alicante, Almeria, Murcia and Andalucia can be found for next to nothing and as the demand for these restorations continues to grow; it is the perfect time to secure your own dream development with high return investment benefits in the future.
tially profitable way of jumping onto the property ladder at the fraction of the cost of conventional home buying, say agents.
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Managing your builder is the key to success The final article in a series on building projects DISPUTES about costs occur with troubling regularity, when it comes to building projects. So, be sure to agree clear payment terms early on and have these written into the contract with your builder. Furthermore, appoint a professional to confirm when key stages of the work have been completed properly. Equally, make sure you pay on time and you honour any commitment to your builder. Not doing this is unfair and can quickly result in your builder not trusting you. This can initiate a spiral of mistrust that can derail a project. During a project, do not micro manage the work of your builders. That can be unnerving for any builder, intensely irritating and is something that few non-building industry professionals are capable of doing properly, in any event. That said, take frequent photographs of the work as it is being done and
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date and label these images. At the same time, communicate any concerns you have to your builder, as soon as anything appears awry. This is only fair and you must (by law) give your builder the opportunity to correct any mistakes. If, after discussing a problem, you are still unhappy then call in a professional building surveyor or architect to check that everything is alright or to assess the problem that you have discovered. Time is always of the essence in a building contract and the sooner a problem is resolved the better, not least because rectifying something later on can involve considerable disruption to completed work. Generally, most builders are actually quite respectful of an independent professional opinion,
MANAGE YOUR PROJECT: Take frequent photographs of the development. especially when they realise the professional involved is technically competent. Likewise, an experienced professional architect or building surveyor is used to dealing with builders and helping them to see the benefits of getting things right in the first instance. Remember building surveyors are particularly
New build price drop NEW build property prices are continuing to fall according to a new report. Figures reveal that new home prices dropped in 2012 by an average of 67.9 per cent. As an aid to helping the country’s economic recovery, Spain’s government is planning steps to introduce a new residency scheme.
NEW BUILD: The price of new property continues to fall.
apt at avoiding and resolving issues, such as structural instability and damp proofing, as well as general detailing, all of which serve to reduce property maintenance and future problems. It is a guiding principle of good builders that they maintain a steady momentum on a building project. So, be wary when your builder starts to reduce and expand his team erratically or when he does not turn up at all for several days at a time. This is normally a bad sign and one that you should not be allowed to continue. Enthusiasm by the other builders in the team will be lost, concentration will wane and you will, inevitably, see a reduction in quality.
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Smart phone app for Marbella 4 Days walking event
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Marbella 4 Days Walking Event to keep fit, have fun and raise money for various local charities. Participants and sponsors of
MARBELLA 4 DAYS: October will see thousands take to the street, all with the help of a new app. the event, Residencia Estates, have taken advantage of new technologies and developed a new smart phone app specially for the occasion that will
provide walkers with useful tools, information and discounts. What’s more, it downloadable for FREE! The M4DW event is inspired by the biggest walkathon in the world, (Vierdaagse) which is held in the Netherlands every year and is hugely successful. The Marbella common ‘sitwalkathon was stay’ or ‘downalso a great stay’ exercises success last year using positive and organisers reinforcement. hope this year Your goal is to will be even be able to move bigger, which Listen to David on TRE every Saturday 10am to briefly out of should prove 11a m Costa del Sol East (Calahonda to Ner ja) your dog’s sight positive for 88.9fm Costa del Sol West (Calahonda to Alg while he remains tourism in the eciras) 91.9fm Mallorca 103.9 in the stay area. Costa Blanca Ben idorm, Alicante 88. 2fm SEPARATION: Get your position, and so The easy-toDenia 95.3fm Almeria 89.0fm teach your dog he use app, created dogs used to being alone. can remain by Residencia several seconds, begin short-duration happily in one Estates, will absences. place while you go to another. provide particiThis step involves giving the dog a To do this, gradually increase the pants with loads verbal cue (for example, ‘I'll be back’), distance you move away from your of useful informleaving, and then returning within a dog. ation such as; As you progress, you can do this minute. regular updates, Your return must be low-key; either during the course of your normal daily news, weather, ignore your dog or greet him calmly. If activities. If you’re watching television full details of the he shows no signs of distress, repeat with your dog by your side and you route and even the exercise. If he appears anxious, get up for a snack, tell him to stay, discounts at wait until he relaxes to repeat the then leave the room. When you come various local bars exercise. Gradually increase the back, give him a treat or praise him and restaurants. quietly. Never punish your dog during length of time you’re gone. The app can be Another technique is practising the these training sessions. shared via
Long-term solutions to separation anxiety AS promised in previous issues, I am returning to the subject of separation anxiety. The primary treatment is a systematic process of getting your dog used to being alone. You must teach your dog to remain calm during ‘practice’ departures and short absences. Go slowly at first. Begin by engaging in your normal departure activities (getting your keys, putting on your coat), then sit back down. Repeat this step until your dog shows no distress in response to your activities. Next, engage in your normal departure activities and go to the door and open it, then sit back down. Then, step outside the door, leaving the door open, and return. Finally, step outside, close the door, then immediately return. Slowly get your dog accustomed to being alone with the door closed between you for several seconds. Once your dog is tolerating your being on the other side of the door for
Facebook and Twitter, and also contains a personal barcode that is scanned at the beginning and end of each day to record the walker’s times and progress. Those who wish to take part can tailor the event to their preferences by choosing which days they want to walk and whether they take the 20 or 30 kilometre routes, so holidaymakers can even join in for the day and really take in the beauty of southern Spain in a sociable way. However, those who take part in all four days will receive a medal of completion in the style of the famous Vierdaagse walkathon in the Netherlands. The fun and useful app will make it easy for people to stay up to date with all the information they need to know about this great Co2 neutral event. Inscription for the Marbella 4 Days Walking event is now open and those who would like to join in can sign up at www.marbella4dayswalking.com where you can also book your hotel, car or bus transfers. The M4DW app can be downloaded for FREE: for Android users in the Google Play Store and for iPhone or iPad users at App Store searching for M4DW and for more information visit www.residenciaestates.com or call 902 160 955.
IKEA saves the children THANKS to Málaga IKEA customers and employees, more than €27,000 has been donated to UNICEF and Save the Children. Through the campaign ‘Soft Toys for Education’, held in Ikea stores all over the world, thousands of
foster children now have access to quality education and a better future. The amount donated, €27,931 in total, comes directly from the IKEA store in Malaga. However, throughout Spain, customers have
contributed more than €347,000 this year. Since the campaign began in 2003, IKEA stores in Spain have donated more than €3.6m to child education projects for UNICEF and Save the Children.
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Thursday •BRIDGE CLUB Los Boliches: 645 684 756. •HARMONY SINGING in Benalmadena Costa 952 560 651. • R O T A R Y C L U B MarbellaGuadalmina: 2pm lunch at Re s t a u ra n t e C o r t i j o d e l G u a d a l m i n a , S a n Pe d r o d e A l c a n t a ra . 9 5 2 8 8 8 0 7 7. w w w. r o t a r y c l u b - m a r b e l l a g.org.
Friday •ADANA COFFEE MORNING, 11am in Plaza Manilva (Estepona): 952 800 975. •BRIDGE CLUB Los Boliches meets at Cafe Manilla 1.455pm. New players welcome. 951 081 984 / 645 684 756. •DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP: 952 464 184. •BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY group meets at Marbella sangha in English at 8.30pm. Contact tonybillings@telitec.com or 952 852 190. •U3A Marbella COFFEE MORNING 11am. www.u3a.es or 622 670 158. •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, 1 0 a m . P l ay o p p o s i t e t h e l i brary up the slope. €1, beginners welcome. 952 566 079.
Saturday •MALAGA HASH HOUSE HARRIERS, a drinking club with a running problem. Meet f r i e n d l y p e o p l e w h o e n j oy r u n n i n g a n d wa l k i n g i n the Malaga countryside. www.malagahhh.com, robert andmarisa@hotmail.com or 637 544 761. •CAR BOOT SALE at petrol station Europe on A357 between Cartama and Alora.
Sunday •ICE C o ffe e morning: www.siberme.com or 952 802 549.
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Church services •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.st andrews-cofe-spain.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. Reverend Ian Bell 952 831 741. www.calahondabaptistchurch.com. •CALAHONDA CHURCH - Evangelical Christian Fellowship - Sundays 4.30pm. 952 588 160. www.cala hondachurch.com •CHURCH OF SCOTLAND Service Lux
•BAPTIST CHURCH, Arroyo de 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, Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Fuengirola, 12pm. 952 474 840. •ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS in English in the Parish Church of Virgen del Carmen y Santa Fe at 5.30pm.
Monday •ALANON – Help for family and friends of alcoholics – 8.30pm. 670 635 201.
•WELSH SOCIETY COFFEE MORNINGS, 11am on last M o n d ay o f m o n t h a t B a r M e d i t e r ra n e a , Ave n i d a G a m o n a l i n A r r oyo d e l a M i e l . 622 922 207. •ROYAL ANTEDILUVIAN ORDER OF BUFFALOES España No 1 Lodge meets at Woodies/Peacock Bar, Avenida de Bonanza, Benalmadena at 7pm. 952 563 950.
•SEPE CAR BOOT SALE, La A l q u e r i a , l a s t S u n d ay o f month: 610 775 413.
•THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, Benalmadena Branch meets at The Lounge, Avda Bonanza, Benalmadena Costa at 10.30-11am. 952 442 655.
•TABLE-TENNIS CLUB, Benalmadena. Children welcome.
•ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION meets third
•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 •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. •PUERTO BANUS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sundays 11am. All welcome. Wednesdays 11am-1pm The Wave Cafe. Meet with friends old and new. Friday 12pm-1pm Prayer and healing. Concerts and other events. www.puertobanuschurch.com. 637 408 195
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•BRIDGE CLUB Los Boliches meets at Cafe Manilla 1.455pm. New players welcome. 951 081 984 / 645 684 756.
•ROYAL ANTEDELUVIAN ORDER OF BUFFALOES Benalmadena Costa: 952 563 950.
•ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS in English, Arroyo de la Miel Parroquia de la Inmaculada, Plaza de la Estacion, with Father Joe Crawford, Saturdays 1pm.
• ESTEPONA FLORAL ART CLUB Tikitano Restaurant, Estepona. February 19, 3.30pm5pm. Tel: 610 950 810. esteponafloralartclub@ hotmail.com
• PASSION IN ART EXHIBITION Hotel Villa Padierna, B e n a h av i s . Fe b r u a r y 1 7. 1 2 p m - 6 p m . F r e e e n t ra n c e . www.behahavis.com
•COSTA BOOK CLUB, Hotel Ta m i s a , s e c o n d M o n d ay o f month. 677 251 058.
Marbella Sunday 11am at Calvario Church. 951 153 340.
Mundi, Fuengirola, Sundays 10.30am. 951 260 982.
663 138 062 or drtfranklinkim32@yahoo.com.
Monday of each month at the Peacock Bar, Avda de Bonanza, Arroyo de la Miel at 2pm.
•LUX MUNDI DUTCH LANGUAGE LIBRARY, Calle Nueva, Fuengirola, 3pm-5pm.
•U3A LEARNING FOR PLEASURE monthly talk ‘The B o e r Wa r ’ b y C h r i s B e c ke t . The Ark Fellowship Hall, Las Rampas, Fuengirola, 4pm.
•MABS Cancer Support Group: 952 833 568.
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•SOUTHERN SOUND BARBERSHOP CHORUS Lux Mundi, Fuengirola, 5pm-6pm. 952 473 051.
•AGE CARE ASSOCIATION: E l Zo c o, C a l a h o n d a 1 1 a m 1pm. 655 903 182. www.agecarecosta.org. • A G E C O N C E R N Estepona a n d M a n i l va : a c e s t e p o n a ymanilva@ageconcernespana.org or 650 163 928. •BRIDGE CLUB Casaes: 655 459 576 or www.bridgeweb/casares.com. •COLMENAR DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB: 951 163 071.
Email whatson@euroweeklynews.com Fax 952 440 887 Post Euro Weekly News, Calle Moscatel 10, P-62, Poligono Industrial Arroyo de la Miel, 29631 Benalmadena, Malaga.
•MARBELLA HEALING CIRCLE fortnightly www.marbella healingcircle.com.
•ACE BRIDGE, 4pm at Pueblo Lopez, Fuengirola. Computer scoring also Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Telephone: 952 485 678 o r a c e . b r i d g e c l u b @ ya h o o. com. • ESTEPONA FLORAL ART C L U B Tikitano Restaurant, E s t e p o n a . Fe b r u a r y 1 9 . 3.30pm-5pm. 610950810. esteponafloralartclub@ hotmail.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 10.30am-12.30pm 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 is holding a horse tack sale on t h e f i r s t We d n e s d ay o f t h e 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.
Others •AGE CARE ASSOCIATION
drop-in centres various locations: 691 761 088 or www.agecarecosta.org. CHARITY SHOP, El Zoco, Calahonda, M o n d ay- F r i d ay 1 0 a m - 4 p m , Thursday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-2pm. • F U N P A E L L A N I G H T S at T h e Yu c a t a n , S a n Pe d r o, i n aid of animal rescue: €15 without drinks. 952 781 177 or info@animalcharter.com. • G A M E S : W h i s t M o n d ay s , Dominoes Thursdays, 2pm at Bar Calla Bella in La Cala Village. Proceeds to Mijas La Cala Lions Club. 633 748 558. •MOTHER AND TODDLER GROUP The Ark Christian Fellowship, Fuengirola, Tuesday and Thursdays 11am. •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. •THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION meets throughout the w e e k , va r i o u s l o c a t i o n s . www.britishlegion.org.uk/coun ties/spain-south/branches. • E S T E P O N A , Casares and M a n i l va J e w i s h S o c i a l C l u b m e e t r e g u l a r l y fo r va r i o u s social e ve n t s etc. gerrycee@yahoo.co.uk or est e p o n a j c o m @ btinternet.com •DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER’S plans for a support/advice group. remembertheperson@ ymail.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 i n t h e ove r 4 5 a g e g r o u p. English speaking, any nationa l i ty. 6 1 7 6 6 2 5 3 8 / m a r y cormack1@aol.com.
Coming Up •A.R.C.H Andaclucian Rescue Centre for Horses quiz and bingo night. Venta Miralmonte. March 8, 8pm. 635 798 219. info@horserescuespain.org •BENALMADENA BOWLS CLUB Open competition. February 23. 10am. 952 386 371.
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CASAS MOVILES EUROPA has an experience in the mobile home trade, all over Europe for the last 25 years. You can put your trust in us! Ring Jane now on 952 119 053 (204408)
SPANISH and English Lessons. €8 per hour. Call Mark on 711 723 134 Mijas Costa (201431)
Cleaning Services UPHOLSTERY and steam cleaning sofas, carpets etc… JA Cleaning Services 626 357 955 (200771) CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST, RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (101382) CONEJO CLEANING. Over 20 years of reliable and professional cleaning on the coast. Regular, holiday lets, one-off cleans. Wendy 635 630 370 / 952 964 407. web: www.conejocleaning. com (201340) OVEN CLEANING, domestic, commercial, complete fittings, let professional do hard, dirty work, from 35€. 632 569 282 oven cleaningcostadelsol.com (98222) L & B CLEANING services, no job too small, professional ladies. Tel 645 561 716 (200567) PROFESSIONAL cleaner / House keeper. Tel 633 461 951 (204205)
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COMPUTER HELPLINE. Desktop, laptops, upgraded, repaired. New and used supplied. Internet, Email problems solved. 952 564 274 / 677 702 501 (89597)
TIMBER Building SL has been a leader in a prefabricated market for the last 28 years with more than 5,500 happy customers. Ring for wooden houses, garden sheds, pergolas, reforms. 666 819 689 (204408)
Car Hire
BE CLEAN SWEEP S.C Property Management and Cleaning Company. Honest and reliable. Call 635 152 313 or 630 614 412 (200804)
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 mature male and female, 10€ ph, 626 980 869 / 609 292 209 (203057)
Curtains QUALITY hand finished curtains & soft furnishings, professionally qualified, contact Rachel 952 825 766 or visit www.curtaincouturemarbe lla.com (99478)
Damp Proofing DAMP Problem!! Sourced and cured by master builder, longest established damp company on the coast. Call Ed 693 859 894 (200930)
Domestic App Repairs DOMESTIC Appliance repairs - washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497 (97989)
CLEARFLOW DRAIN SERVICES. All drain problems solved. More than 25 years on the coast. Telephone 952 885 661 or 630 200 600 (206976)
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 (206940)
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 An drew@garden-professionals.com (203055)
TONY’S MARBLE RESTORATION SERVICE. Marble and terrazo floors, professionally refurbished, quotations without obligation. +34 620 726 875 (206786)
GARDENER. Trees, hedges, palms pruned, lawns, fencing, strimming, gardenS tidied, maintenance. Steve 952 485 941 / 616 669 285 / 654 320 567 (203855)
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ARBOLISTA Tree Surgery, No. 1 for trees and palms, on the Costa since 1998. 600 260 534 - 952 117 486 Kit Hogg C.G.Arb www.spaintree.com (204960)
Electricians ELECTRICAL installation and repairs. All work guaranteed. 10 yrs on coast. Tel James 652 023 012 (201328) T1 ELECTRICIAN 16th Edition BS7671 qualified 24 years experience. Rewires, extra sockets, lights, fault finding etc. www.electriciancostadel sol.com Contact electrician. in.spain@gmail.com Call Ian 650 151 569 (203235)
Entertainment PARTYTIME KARAOKE. Karaoke, disco, top cabaret artist, affordable entertainment, for your bar, restaurant or private party www.partytimekaraoke.moon fruit.com Tel: 699 767 451 (85885) ASTRA - Bellydance, Bollywood, Fire dance and much more. Bring Middle Eastern magic to any event. Available for hen parties, corporate gigs, birthdays, weddings, film and TV talk, etc. all 622 668 948 or email astrabelly dance@live.com. Facebook “astrabellydance (202755)
GARDENER for private homes, communities, tree pruning, pool maintenance, garden design. Specialist in water systems. Tel: 666 953 892 (100065)
FEMALE GARDENER and PLANT CREATOR, call Heather 952 113 163 or 679 462 156, Estepona (206913)
Gates Friendship FIND LOVE IN THE SUN w w w. i w a n t 2 m e e t y o u . c o m . Browse for free Spain’s No 1 online dating site. Bringing ex-pats together. (201369)
EXPRESS Metalwork Services. Gates, grilles, rails and scissor gates. Stainless steel specialists. 952 485 261, 617 065 636. www.express-steel.com (202871)
Handyman Furniture ALL styles of furniture designed and made to measure,built-in or freestanding. Residential/Commercial. Portfolio available. 635 878 116 stuart_macg@hot mail.com (200999)
Garage Doors
INNOVATIVE HANDYMAN, contact Jerry 952 113 163 or 616 933 509 from €10 per hour, Estepona
Hairdressing EXPERIENCED unisex mobile hair stylist, special rates for OAPs, Benalmadena, Burnice - 602 548 165 (202763)
Health & Beauty
ANYONE interested in forming a Kalookie club in the Marbella area? Non-smokers please. Tel 628 884 854 (202771)
Fencing Services CHAINLINK FENCING erectors, general builders, really competitive prices. Free quotation, no job too big or small, very reliable. Tel: 655 218 466 (201475)
Gardening
Floor Polishing POLISH your marble floor professionally at half price. 671 244 683 (203209) T1 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 (95517) T1
TREE SURGEONS No tree too tall, removal of dead palm trees and limbs, eco gardening, mulch and manure fertilizer, palm pruning. 686 948 552 / 661 129 146 www.top-jardin.com (204796)
SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 608 977 260 www.masajes sayan.es (202608) PAIN? Neck, Arms, Back, Legs. Acupressure. Fast results. No cure – no pay. Fuengirola 651 172 474 (200814)
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www.euroweeklynews.com NON-SURGICAL LIPOSUCTION IN BANÚS. WWW.TRANSFORMALL.COM TEL 605 865 755 (200953) TEETH WHITENING IN BANÚS FROM 75€ WWW.TRANSFOR MALL.COM TEL. 605 865 755 (200953) NON-SURGICAL FACELIFTS IN BANÚS 35€ WWW.TRANS FORMALL.COM TEL. 605 865 755 (200953) PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL AND SKIN TREATMENTS USING IPL IN BANÚS. WWW.TRANSFORMALL.COM TEL 605 865 755 (200953) WEIGHT LOSS or Quit Smoking Consultations. International Health Author BSc qualified. Home visits 632 731 164 any time (203076) HERBALIFE independent distributor. For products www.herbal-nu trition.net/stupendos. For business opportunities www.workfrom homesystems.com/stupendos. Tel. 952 932 789 (201445)
BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX AND FILLERS - From €95. Covers the Costa del Sol and inland. 609 347 086. www. altered-image.eu (206929)
CLASSES PERSONAL TRAINER, lose weight, nutrition, get fit. 650 605 737 / www.entrenador-vip.com (206927)
MASSAGE PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE by qualified therapeutic masseuse, muscular treatment : stress and healing. 664 596 220 (206973) TANTALIZING full body massages, Tantric, Nuru, Kiokuero … Incalls/Outcalls 635 290 724 (201467)
Hire Services MINI digger and driver, self drive hire available, sand 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)
Hot Tubs/Spas HOT TUBS, new, used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs 691 973 131 / 952 793 398 (200773)
House Clearances WANTED FURNITURE & household items houses gardens garages cleared top prices paid fast reliable service 639 229 607 / 649 977 723 (201316) WANTED – House Clearance, best prices paid. Contact Paul Vickers, 617 543 315 (201399)
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WANTED HOUSE CLEARANCE. We buy anything, best prices paid for your unwanted items. Call mobile 693 480 411 email annette.goddard@ yahoo.co.uk (201299)
ABBEYGATE INSURANCE If you are renewing your policy or looking for new cover. Call us, as we are the only Insurance Company in Spain to offer protection on your no claims bonus. Call 952 893 380
House Share
ABBEYGATE INSURANCE Make the right choice and join the thousands of expatriates who have. We provide a friendly personal service, for all your home, motor, health, travel or marine insurance. Call 952 893 380 (68259)
FUENGIROLA. Lady has a large apartment to share on Pueblo Castillo. 952 463 202 (206935)
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HOSTING - 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.mercuryinter net.com (200563)
Lawyers
HEALTH INSURANCE Competitive prices, English worded policies. Pay monthly or annually. All levels of cover. Premiums from €25 a month. Tel: 956 795 453 Abbeygate Insurance (68259)
LOCKSMITH Unlock doors, strong box/cars. Change security locks, emergencies, 24 hours, Marbella, 630 333 615 (200733)
Miscellaneous WOODY´S LOS BOLICHES. Greeting Cards, mail to and from the UK. Passport renewals and all adverts for Euro Weekly News – display or classified. Open 9.002.00PM (Sat 10.00 – 2.00PM) One street behind the Confortel, just off Plaza San Rafael, Los Boliches, on C/Poeta Salvador Rueda 93 (Passports Mon to Fri Only) Tel: 952 471 877 (95705)
Mobile/Static Homes
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)
WE BUY, Sell, remove all types of mobile homes. We pay CASH and cover all of Spain. More details call Suzi Caley 616 250 727 / 951 063 059 or email suzicaley@ gmail.com (200742)
EU INSURANCE DIRECT Extra Special Offers. Up to €50 cash back for car and home insurance (conditions apply) for new customers. For all your Insurance Needs and the Best Price and Best Cover in English, call Wendy on 952 830 843 / 676 098 464 email info@euinsurancedirect.com www.euinsurancedirect.com
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 from £4,995. Annual site fees from €3,000 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70
Internet Loans LOANS AVAILABLE on all types of paintings, jewellery, watches, silver etc, any condition, immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques & Jewellers shops extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola . Silver fox furs wanted, see main advert on page 27. Mobile 609 529 633 Tel: 952 588 795 (85364) 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)
24/7 Locksmith 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 COSTALOCKS 24/7, LOCKSMITH/ HOME SECURITY, NEW KEYS, KEYED ALIKE, WINDOWS SECURED, SAFES OPENED / INSTALLED, FREE HOME SECURITY CHECK, CALL Debby or Bob 952 660 233 / 667 668 673 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED WWW. COSTALOCKS.COM (200741) SECURITY OF SPAIN – 24 HOUR LOCKSMITH – Lock / safe opening service. Locks changed / upgraded. Contact Darren, Tel 636 770 865 www.securityof spain.com (204407) T3
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 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.mobilityscootersdirect spain.com (203240)
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All models serviced and repaired. Two years guarantee. Free delivery 952 584 302 / 633 127 901 / 633 128 104 www.mobili ty-spain.com (203865) T1 THE MOBILITY WIZARD. All types of mobility scooters, wheelchairs and disability aids for hire or sale. Replacement parts including batteries, tyres and motors available. Authorised Agents for all major companies. Most repairs carried out at your home or FREE loan machine if scooter has to be taken for repair, ensuring you are kept mobile. Fully comprehensive mobility insurance for 105 euros per year. Tel 952 584 302 / 633 127 901 / www.mobili ty-spain.com /info@mobili ty-spain.com (201449)
RECOVERY SERVICE car / light plant transported, cars disposed of with official destruction certificate, fully insured. 600 868 056 (203856)
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WANTED SPANISH PLATED CARS
INSTANT CASH SAMANTHA – GORDON
952 83 21 73 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com
Mortgages
2002 FORD FOCUS 1.6 Trend, 5 door, 5 speed, hatchback, one owner from new, now leaving Spain, only 48,000kms, approx 30,000 miles. Full service history, silver, air condition, CD player, kept in garage, rarely used holiday car. Was 4,995 euros, now 4,500 euros. Phone Samantha or Gordon Robertson 952 832 173 / 608 658 785. See our web page www.robertsoncars-spain.com (201302) NEW SHAPE Ford Fiesta 2009 1.25 litre trend, 5 door, 5 speed, only 77,000kms, approx 48,000 miles, silver, lady owner, leaving Spain, was 7,995 euros, now 6,995 euros. Gordon Robertson 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com (201302) (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 lady owner leaving Spain, small car, big bargain, was €4,500 now 3,750 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson 608 658 785 / 952 832 173 (201302)
Mosquito Screens ACE OF SHADES - Vertical, Venetian, Roman, Roller, Wooden blinds, various colours available, also blackout blinds. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / aceofshadesla cala@hotmail.com (101730) MOSQUITO SCREENS. Call Mosquito Nick. www.mosquitonick.ws 647 072 861 (206961)
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
Motoring
CHIPS AWAY, Marbella, San Pedro. 10% discount. Tlf. 952 853 350. See advert on page 98 www.benalcars.com Sports, prestige and 4x4’s. Visit our website or telephone 661 351 877 (203056)
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, German top quality, for all 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 (206836) 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.com. www.transmatic.es (200578)
DIESEL SEVEN SEATER Opel Zafira 2.2DTi, 2005, Blueline, 16 valve (125bhp), blue with alloy wheels, climate control, great people carrier, was €5,995, now only €4,995. Samantha or Gordon Robertson 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (201302) 4X4 AUTOMATIC Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 GLS V6 2003 model, top of the range, silver, every extra, great on bad roads, calling all campo drivers, this one is for you. Was €4,995, now €4,750. Samantha or Gordon Robertson 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 www.robert soncars-spain.com (201302) 4X4 DIESEL MITSUBISHI Montero 3.2GLS long wheel base, 2003, “top of the range”, one lady owner, gold, alloy wheels, air con, 5 speed, was €7,995 now only €5,995. Samantha or Gordon Robertson 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (201302) SEVEN seater automatic 2008 Toyota Corolla Verso 1.8 VVTI, one owner, only 53,000kms (33,000miles), sale due to relocation, climate control, electric everything, good looking in grey with alloy wheels, was 9,995 euros, now only 9,500 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson 952 832 173 or 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com (201302) 4x4 AUTOMATIC Ford Explorer XLT Limited Edition 1995, UK reg, but left hand drive, only 47,000 miles, looks right in white, air con, CD player, rarely used holiday jeep, great for bad roads and campo, was 2,995 euros, now 2,500 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson 608 658 785 / 952 832 173 www.robertsoncars-spain.com (201302)
AUTOMATIC diesel BMW, 530 estate, touring low kms. Midnight blue, leather interior, every extra immaculate condition. Was 6,500 euros, now 5,995 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 www.robertson cars-spain.com (201302) 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 driver’s car, see it on our web page, cost new 45,000 euros. What a bargain, was 16,995 euros, now only 14,995 euros. Phone Gordon for more information 608 658 785 / 952 832 173. www.robertson cars-spain.com (201302) AUDI TT Coupe 1.8 Turbo, 2000 only 43,000kms, FSH, black, 5 speed. Amazing condition. Now 7,995 euros. Phone Samantha or Gordon Robertson 608 658 785 see our web page www.robert soncars-spain.com BMW X5, 3.0SD 2008, Monaco Blue, Automatic Tiptronic, tracker, alarm, folding mirrors, climate control, Y spoke wheels with run flat tyres, sports seats, reverse camera, parking sensors, sat nav, 6 CD, electric grey leather interior, panoramic sunroof, aluminium side steps, roof rails, privacy glass, Xenon headlights, auto lights/wipers, Bluetooth, 22,000 kms from new, full service history, just serviced at supplying dealer Puerto Banus BMW. One owner from new, in immaculate condition, €39,995. 600 501 492 (97860) MERCEDES E280 CDI, 4 dr saloon 2008, Obsidian black, automatic paddle shift, alarm, folding mirrors, climate control, upgraded wheels, black leather interior, Xenon headlights, Bluetooth, on board computer, auto lights /wipers, CD player, tyre indicator, cruise control, multi function steering wheel, 57,000kms, excellent condition. €22,995. 600 501 492 (97860) BMW 118D 2011 2dr Coupe, automatic, Alpine white, 2012 model, only 12,000kms, supplied new from BMW Puerto Banus, climate control, CD player, black leather interior, front fog lights, electric windows and mirrors, run flat tyres, under warranty until August 2013, lady driver, in as new condition. €25,995. 600 501 492 (97860) RENAULT MEGANE 1.9 turbo diesel, year 2000, ITV till June, all extras, €1,150 or nearest offer. 626 362 272 (202762) SMART CAR for sale. Perfect condition, 44,000km. 5,500€ negotiable. 627 414 140 LARGE selection of vans, large and small, 2006 to 2010, Kangoos, Partners, Jumpers, Ducatos etc etc. call for full list and details 672 550 037 (203856) LAND ROVER Discovery TD5 diesel, 2002, electric blue, 126,000klms with service history, alloyws, air con, etc etc 5,995€. 600 868 056 (203856)
SEAT Toledo automatic, 2.0tdi 2006, fully loaded, only 39,000klm, one owner with full Seat service history, this car is in exceptional condition. 8,995€ 672 550 037 2005 FIAT Ducato, 2.8 diesel, 5 speed, flat back truck, single wheel, aluminium drop side, one owner, 70,000klms, 5,995€ 600 868 056 2009 CITROEN Jumper, 2.2 diesel, mwb, semi high top, 10 cube mtr, boarded out, roof rack, ladder, towbar, this van is in immaculate condition and must be seen, 10,995€ 672 550 037 2009 CITROEN C4 Diesel automatic, one owner, only 26,000kms, with service history, impeccable condition, must been only 9,450€ 672 550 037 (203856) CITROEN Jumper 2010, 2.0 diesel, swb, ex condition throughout, 5 speed, very clean van 600 868 056 AUDI A4, S4, quattro, station wagon, 2004, 4.2 petrol, silver with black recarro half leather seats, 6 speed, 170,000klms, €9,995. 600 868 056 (203856) 1999 BMW Z3 Convertible 1.8 in bright red, LHD, Spanish plate, very clean car, only 4,995€ 672 550 037 2008 Vauxwagon Golf GTI, automatic, DSG gearbox, in black, black leather, all usual GTI refinements, LHD, Spanish plate, 8,995€ 672 550 037 JAGUAR XK8 Coupe 4.0ltr, 54,000klms, gold with cream leather, pristine condition, all usual Jaguar refinements, call for full specifications, RHD on Spanish plates. 6,995€. 672 550 037 (203856) 2002 206 Peugeot automatic, 1.4 5 door only 40,000klms in excellent condition, very economical, 2,995€ 600 868 056 (203856) OPEL Corsa metallic blue, 2007, 1.3 CDTi 5 speed diesel sport, alloys, 5 door, only 84,000klms, €4,995 600 868 056 (203856) SEVEN SEATER Ford Mercury 2006, new shape, only 52,000 miles, UK LHD, automatic, 3.3 petrol, black with grey leather, every extra, perfect family car, immaculate condition, 6,995€. 672 550 037 (203856) FIAT PANDA 2006, metallic burgundy, 1.1 petrol, very clean, an economical car, 100,000klms. 2,995€ 672 550 037 (203856) TOYOTA Yaris 2007 d4d 1.4 diesel, usual Yaris extras, alloys, etc, etc, 120,000klms. 4,995€ 672 550 037 (203856) MERCEDES E55 AMG, 2000, fully loaded, silver with black leather, alloys, all original condition, all usual refinements, very good condition, 150,000klms with history. 6,995€ 600 868 056 (203856) HYUNDAI i-20, 2010, 5 door,
all extras, silver, as new, 35,000kms, 4,950€. Tel 952 473 400 (201429) BILL BRADY CARS 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) PEUGEOT 206 GTI Sport Coupe 2.0 ltr, new ITV (MOT), metallic black, half leather and suede interior, climate control, sensors/lights/wipers, spoiler and much more, has to be seen at this price of only 2,995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (204276) PRICE SLASHED, was €7,995, now €7,500. 4x4 DIESEL Hyundai CRDI 2.0Ltr, 2005, one private owner, only 44,000klm (30,000mls), full service history, airconditioning, electric windows, locks, mirrors, alloy wheels. Metallic turquoise, velour trim, a fabulous jeep. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (204276) SEVEN seater Automatic Chrysler Grand Voyager Limited 3.3 ltr 2007, one private owner, low klm. DVD player, parking sensors, metallic black, grey leather, too many extras to list and its only €9,995. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (204276) FANTASTIC opportunity Ford Fiesta 1.25 Inj 16V 2009 5 door (new shape) from lady owner bought from Ford Malaga and serviced by them. Parrot hands free, great first car or coastal car, metallic silver, looks and drives fantastic, was 7,500€ NOW €6,995. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (204276) VAN diesel Renault Kangoo 1.5 DCI 2011, only 13,000klm (8,000mls) with Renault warranty, polar white, air conditioning, leaving Spain, hence bargain at only 7,995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (204276) CONVERTIBLE diesel Peugeot 307 CC 2.0 HDI 2008, 6 speed gearbox 66,000klm (41,000mls), metallic black, white leather and parking sensors, great value at only €9,995 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (204276) FANTASTIC value Citroen C-3 (top model), one private owner, 69,000klm (43,000mls), service history, parking sensors, fold in mirrors, stacking CD and loads more, looks fantastic for only €3,995 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (204276) AUTOMATIC Honda FRV 2008, six seater 1.8 I.VETEC Executive, one owner, full service history and loads of Honda extras, great saving at only 11,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221. billbradycars.com 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)
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www.euroweeklynews.com LAND ROVER 2001 Freelander TD4 2.0 Diesel. Green, A/C. Spanish plates. 125,000km, good condition. €4,500. Tel: 675 314 854 (203916) 1978 MB 500 SLC, automatic, Spanish reg, 168,000kms, ITV ran out 8/12, needs restoration but runs. €2,000 + transfer. 693 727 868 (202767) FABULOUS Volvo C70 Convertible, metallic dark red, with beige leeather/cloth trim and matching hood. RHD, UK reg 2000, only 113,000 miles with service history and drives like a dream. Enjoy the sunshine! Bargain at €3,500, Marbella area. Tel 628 884 854 (202771) CITROEN ZSARA PICASSO 1.6 hdi exclusive, 2004, 1 owner, 70,000 kilometres, ITV - 2015, service history, excellent condition, €4,500. 618 688 312 (206933) AUDI A4ADVANT 1.9 TDI, 2003, very economical, gold alloys, 158,000kms, full service histroy, €6,995. Fantastic car 628 133 270 (206924) FOR SALE – MERCEDES 280 SL Cabrio, Classic 1983, automatic, Spanish, metallic blue, leather heated seats, electric windows, hard & soft top (brand new), road tax free. €19,500. 699 333 148 / 952 112 631 (206972) BARGAIN!!! Mercedes Benz 240 CLK. Excellent condition. Petrol. Full Mercedes service history. Eng reg 54 plate 115k. €4,994 ONO 650 273 834 (202777) MITSUBISHI GALLOPER LWB 2000, silver, excellent interior and exterior condition, every extra, from one non-smoking owner. €5,250. Tel: 952 894 354 or 609 538 340 (202794)
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 Directa on 902 123 153 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (200726)
REGISTRATION CAR TRANSFERS AND IMPORTS PROBLEMS WITH EMBARGOS ON ROAD TAX? SAME DAY COLLECTION OF PAPERS. ENGLISH SPEAKING. PLEASE CALL 633 271 274 (101382)
WANTED WANTED. CARS & JEEPS & camper vans for cash. All makes, LHD, any condition. 693 357 000 CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN AND UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (101382) RANGE ROVER SPORT 2007/2010, LHD, TDV8, must have light colour interior leather, exterior colour preference - white. Telephone 659 006 050 (206795) CARS wanted, we buy any car, UK plated, embargo cars, vans, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, campervans, lorries, etc etc, for quick decision call now. 600 868 056 five peastrading@aol.com (203856) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (101382) CARS WANTED. All registration numbers, any age, runners/non runners, finance, embargoes, no problem, 687 049 592 or 622 156 022 (206968) 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)
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)
Painter/Decorator
REPAIRS AUTO ELECTRICAL Specialist. Over 30 years experience. Cars, commercials & boats. Latest diagnostic equipment. Petrol / diesel fuel injection problems solved. No job too small. Tel: 647 289 753 (203172)
Personal Services PROFESSIONAL bilingual assistance with private and work related problems. Nursing care, medical appointments, interpreting, translations, municipal, police and legal problems, electricity and water red tape, etc. 661 341 568 / 627 925 941 www.redtape.es (201417)
Pest Control COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, 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)
Pets YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully vaccinated 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 obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (93398) CHIHUAHUA pedigree puppies with passport. All year round available. 952 112 870 / 654 285 667 (200746) ACCOMPANY your pets to their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchauffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@ petchauffeur.eu (206829) THE HORSEMAN. Highly experienced horse carer, trainer for all your equestrian needs, including holiday cover and riding lessons. Sammy 952 964 407 / 685 630 222 / email: sammyconejo@ hotmail.com (201340) TINY Morkie pups available now, go to designerpupseu rope.com or call 674 082 574 (202775)
CHARITIES
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.mbcmechan ics.com 695 913 592 (101500)
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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 (201280) PAINTER & DECORATOR Lounges from 120€, bedrooms, halls 60€. Paper 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 (203059)
ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, 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 walking. It’s good exercise, 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 weekends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. 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 (93321) At SOS Animal Refuge we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would 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 hear from you. We do not 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 help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are having a clear-out, 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-animals.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 off for the Kids Club on a SATURDAY or sponsor or adopt one of our horses, donkeys or mules. We always need help with fund raising to look after the 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, follow the yellow signs. Charity registered with the Junta de Andalucia No 8448. www.horserescuespain. org info@horserescuespain.org archrescue@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 635 798 219 or 656 935 613 or 620 175 828 (93322)
KENNELS EURODOG Boarding Kennels and Cattery. Under new ownership, fully licensed and sanitary approved, long/short term. Mijas Costa Tel 697 731 171 www.eurodogspain.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-dog-world.com (206776)
PETCARE PET HOTEL. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Individual heating available. Introductory offers for new clients. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcarespain.com (98147)
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)
COOL KENNELS AND CATTERY. Air conditioned. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. LAGU NAKENNELS@hotmail.com Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983 (202836)
PLUMBER, 30 years experience, quality work, reliable service from Torremolinos to Calahonda. PATRICK 952 576 811 / 620 440 121 (202861)
STEFANIE’S KENNELS AND CATTERY, Estepona. Fully licensed, Junta approved, est. 1986. Viewing welcomed 952 790 943 w w w. s t e fa n i e s ke n n e l s . c o m (202692)
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Pet Insurance PROTECTAPET. Spain’s leading pet insurance. 965 756 371 www.info@protectapet. eu (95962)
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: info@ pet-couriers.com or www. pet-couriers.com (200622) THE DOG MOVER. Licensed professional transporters. Two handlers, so dogs never alone. 680 781 699 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.moveyour dog.com (89749) LOOK NO FURTHER FOR YOUR PET TRANSPORT. WE OFFER A SERVICE TO TRAVEL WITH OR WITHOUT YOUR PETS/FURNITURE. ALL PETS TRAVEL WITH US IN AIR CONDITIONED PEOPLE CARRIERS. CALL FOR PRICES. 952 596 213 / 665 150 227 WWW.SPAINUKSPAIN.COM (204441) PET TRANSPORTATION by air. Complete service from professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat-and-dogworld.com (206776) ACCOMPANY your pets to their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchauffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@ petchauffeur.eu (101721
Plot for Sale PLOT approx 500 sq mtrs. Riviera del Sol with uninterrupted sea views. 696 206 698
Plumbing THE Irish plumber for all your plumbing requirements, all areas covered. 7 days, reasonable rates. 605 206 394 (200961)
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ANGELES de Miraflores apartment for rent, 2 bed, 2 bath, Sky TV, fully furnished, only 450 euros a month. Call Gemma on 607 474 935 (202770) VILLAS, TOWNHOUSES, APARTMENTS from 300€. VILLA 4 bed, pool, 3,000m2 plot, 800€. Damisa123@yahoo.es - 664 686 653 / 634 278 784 (201457)
DUQUESA: Direct from owner. Large comfortable furnished 2 bedroom apartment with sea views. Priced to sell at 125,000 euros. Mortgage available if required. Call 609 585 969 (202840)
ESTEPONA FOREST HILLS. 1 bed duplex modern apartment 299€ pcm. Spectacular sea/mountain views. Sunny/spacious terrace. Flat screen TV/Freeview, all mod cons. Newly decorated. Pool. Car preferable. 617 646 093 gaynorhighspirit1@hot mail.com. Photos available
MARBELLA centre, first line beach, 3 beds, 3 baths, suitable for cash buyer. Price €250,000. 671 244 683 (203209) BARGAIN IN ESTEPONA, Selwo, sunny, pretty townhouse, 175m2, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, garden, carport, views, €185,000 644 132 738 ALHAURIN - For sale, park home, two beds, 22,500€ 634 359 716 simmoc1941@ya hoo.co.uk (204814)
MONTEMAR, one bedroom apartment to let, all day sun, pool/gardens, any let 300€ pcm. 605 206 394
REDUCED to 175,000 euros. Large 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom end townhouse, parking for 3 cars. Torreblanca. Possible part exchange for small apartment. 654 579 780
MARBELLA centre, rooms to let 671 244 683
MARBELLA La Reserva, Penthouse, about to be repossessed, prime location, 2 bed, 2 bath, 160K€ neg. FabFincas 692 151 931 (203834)
24 HOUR warden assisted apartments for rent at Casares del Sol. Please see our main ad on page 101 for further details
DUQUESA: Direct from owner. Large 2 bed apt, excellent sea views, fully furnished. Priced to sell at 125,000 euros. Mortgage available if required. Call 609 585 969 (206813) www.villanovaspain.com. We need properties for our Belgian-Dutch-Scandinavian clients. Tel 600 392 795 IF YOU are seeking a bargain country house in Alhaurin el Grande area, we do 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. FabFincas 692 151 931 (203834) APARTMENT for sale. El Torcal residential. Mountain views. 114,000€. Negotiable. 662 300 056 (202746) OPPORTUNITY in Rio Gordo. House 190m2, 5 rooms, patio. 60,000€. 662 300 056 (202746)
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BENALMADENA - 2 bed townhouse in La Perla, large terrace, sea views, 650€ per month - 626 864 683
CANCELADA: Flamingo Golf, luxurious 165m2 garden apartment, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, furnished, garage. €850 pcm. 644 132 738 VILLA TO RENT, DIRECT FROM THE OWNER - RIO REAL LOS MONTEROS - 3 double bedrooms and separate guest apartment - fully furnished and equipped to a very high standard - garden, pool and garage for 2 cars - 3,500 euros per month call owner 626 489 292 (202778) CALAHONDA/Mijas Costa studio for rent, Urb Medina del Soco, next to the Commercial Centre 300€ pcm 626 248 132 3 BEDROOM apartment, Benalmadena Costa, great views, parking, pool, gardens, 500€ monthly. 635 402 030 (201390)
3 BEDROOM Apartment for rent, Carvajal, part furnished, open plan kitchen, very modern, garden apartment, 1 month deposit required, plus references. Available straight away, 699€ per month. Call 647 873 680
www.letsrentmarbella.com. Property services. We cherish your property in management or rentals. 639 644 122 (206908) ATTENTION Property Owners: Get Lucrative and Problem Free Rentals! Holiday rentals are the best and most profitable option to renting out your property. At www. HolidayRentalsSpain.co.uk, we can supply you with yearround holiday rental clients - totally free of charge! We urgently need more properties for our many clients. If you have an apartment or villa on the Costa del Sol, we are waiting to hear from you! Contact us at: info@holidayrentalsspain.co.uk or call us on: 670 878 483
Removal/Storage
TORREMOLINOS, Montemar, 1 bedroom apartment, renovated, fully furnished, south facing, sea view, 350 euros. 666 517 479
WWW.SPAINUKSPAIN.COM. Vehicle leaving Spain on 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 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)
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. movingmatters.eu (202620)
TOWNHOUSE Playa Golf, Torrequebrada, 2 bed, 2 bath, private garden, furnished, fantastic mountain & sea views, very clean, €650pm. 634 123 652
Property Wanted
SOUTH-AMERICA SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (2068320)
INTERNATIONAL and European Removals. Expert removals worldwide. www. universalremovals.com Tel: 951 247 834 (200810)
ALHAURIN EL GRANDE 4 bed, 2 bath, pool, terrace, parking, 500€ month. FabFincas 692 151 931 (203834)
LONG TERM RENTALS. We have a large selection of properties available in the Manilva areas. Please see our website for details and information. www.spanishrentalsabroad.com or call tel 678 307 622 (Properties always needed)
DUBAI SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.com bitrans.es (2068320)
15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 1st March. Space available. Tel. 639 928 090 (202659)
ALHAURIN EL GRANDE 2 bed, country house, terrace, lawn, pool, excellent location, 600€ month. FabFincas 692 151 931 (203834)
MARBELLA APARTMENT Rentals from 700 per month to 1500 per month. 1/2/3 bedrooms. Exclusive addresses. Telephone 622 571 040 www.kingscastlemar bella. com kingscastlemarbella @gmail.com (200817)
USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.com bitrans.es (2068320)
MAN AND VAN NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL REMOVALS Local and International. Full and part loads taken please call 952 816 582 www. focus-transport.com (201301) FLORIDA SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (2068320)
VAN AND MAN. Removals, clearances. Experienced and 100% reliable. €20 per hr. Paul 622 793 989 (97996) MANVAN REMOVALS €20 / hour, 3 vans available. House clearances. Storage from €10 / week. Tel David 696 810 618 EUROPE / UK fortnightly, full or part load service. David 696 810 618 (89629) MAN & VAN Removals and transport, all areas covered 100% reliable 952 816 582 THE VAN MAN. Cheap and cheerful. €20 per hour. 677 251 025 (200775)
STORAGE REMOVAL BOXES Large, med, wardrobe, bubble wrap, tape, collect or delivered. Local and international removals also undertaken. 952 239 110 / 632 702 306 (44093)
Roller Shutters
WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM. Inland property rentals, long or short term, holidays 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (100017)
ACE OF SHADES - Vertical, Venetian, Roman, Roller, Wooden blinds, various colours available, also blackout blinds. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / aceof shadeslacala@hotmail.com (101730)
ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931
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
WINDOW COIN WINDOWS Aluminium windows, Doors, PVC Blinds, Mosquito screens, Canopies, Glass Factory, shower screens etc. All at village prices. Spanish owned business. English 646 066 351 (202836)
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)
Sewing Machine Repairs SERVICE and repair to any make. Free estimates, Los Boliches 695 373 982
Signs & Designs 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! www.sign studiospain.com 639 133 135 / 952 796 299
Situations Vacant CARERS REQUIRED! Join our team of carers who work in the UK. Earn from 868GBP 1330GBP for 2 weeks. Good written/spoken English/British or EU Passport required. Contact Sandra on 658 965 204 or email s.field@consultuscare. com (99161) €300 - €2,500 per month. Working with a reputable British plc. Flexible hours, no investment or selling required. Full training and support. Register your interest as www.vision groupspain.eu (202780)
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Soft Furnishings CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosan nacarmella@hotmail .com
Solar SOLAR BEST DEAL IN SPAIN www.gosolarinspain.com
Swimming Pools
POOL MAINTENANCE and repairs, friendly and reliable service. Estepona to Malaga and Inland. Special offers on re-grouts and heaters for 2011. 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 sparklenrip ple@hotmail.com / www. sparklenripple.net (86211) T3 JUSTPOOLS.ES 8x4m pool: regrouts (450€ inclusive). Maintenance (86€ inclusive). 619 636 586 / 952 472 476
CONSTRUCTION / MAINTENANCE AFFORDABLE POOL M A I N T E N A N C E - Professional maintenance from only €80 per month (exc. chemicals) Call Splash Pools on 952 591 053 - open 8am to 4pm (202621)
Tailoring CROSS IDIOMAS is currently recruiting In-house and freelance language teachers. English, German and Chinese. If you are a native speaker and have the required experience, we would like to hear from you. Please send CV and cover letter to info@crossidiomas. com (206974) NATIVE English speakers required, to fill out surveys at Malaga airport. Good earning potential. Phone Simon for interview on 671 227 230 (201412) STAND INMOBILIARIO is looking for property listers. If you are under 25, enthusiastic and motivated, send your CV to info@standmarbella.com. Must have own car, experience not necessary, as full training will be provided, fixed salary and social security (202756)
WANTED - Qualified nail technician for salon in Benalmadena, wages negotiable. Tel: 692 566 109 (202754)
Situations Wanted RELIABLE BILINGUAL COUPLE SEEKING HOUSE SITTING / MAINTENANCE POSITION. OWN TRANSPORT ALL AREAS. 644 167 561 (86212) T1 MATURE female looking for cleaning/ironing and general house work/retail or bar work. Sandra 609 292 209 (203057)
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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. (206955)
XXX Relaxation Readers of a sensitive disposition may find some of the advertisements in this section offensive.
Tarot Reading CARTOMANCY - Spiritual Cleaning - Protections - Talisman Unite Couples - Remove Hexes Dilogun Reading 952 388 905 / 952 374 593 (206804)
LIFE COACHING, stress, depression, other problems. 24 years experience. Contact 634 369 414 (206835)
MIRAFLORES, Leticia, Argentinian escort, slim, very pretty, hot body. A pleasuring machine. Relaxing massages, posing and much more. Come and taste me, we will enjoy it all along. 602 690 036 (206781)
PSYCHOLOGIST: Depression, panic attacks, hypnosis. Dr Frank Stahl. Tel: 609 503 021 (206837)
Tiling
EXPERT fetish dominatrix. For beginners, medium and professional levels. Real and fullyequipped dungeon in luxury apartment. S&M, foot fetish, bondage, trampling, leather, latex, spectacular golden shower. Appointments only. 634 487 517 (206781)
TILING, plastering, plumbing, bathrooms, kitchens, reforms and hot mini pools built. 605 206 394 (200961)
LASER ENGRAVED Trophies, Prizes, quality glass engraving service, competitive prices, with 40 years experience. Trophies, medal, badges from €1. THE SPORTS SHOP Fuengirola Tel: 952 473 530 (202701)
Tuition LEARN SPANISH. Speak Spanish from 1st lesson. 1 to 1 or group lessons. Children and adults. Friendly teacher. Learn properly, gain confidence. GCSE & all levels. From Sotogrande to Fuengirola. Great prices 664 209 839 SPANISH lessons at your home or mine. Torremolinos-Benalmadena area. E15/hour. Tel 627 925 941 (201417)
TV & Video MR NICE-SKY. Dish re-alignment. Sky Installations. From 299 euros. Second hand equipment wanted. Tel Jim 652 023 012 (201328) T1 SKY AND SKY+ Digiboxes Wide selection of quality tested receivers available at very competitive prices Ian 659 812 995 (200749) DIGIBOXES, RETIREMENT liquidation guaranteed 25€. Selling fast 695 270 010 (201432) 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!
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 (206781) RIVIERA, Daniela, beautiful, busty, very naughty, loving, spontaneous and discreet. 100% natural Brazilian bombshell, sweet temptation, delicious body. All-natural tits and bottom. Relaxing massages, the best natural French, caresses, posing, golden shower. Home service. 634 193 202 (206781)
Therapists
Trophies
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 (204116)
SKY DIGIBOXES - Free View and Sky + HD, New, Used, Refurbished Boxes with warranty from an unbeatable €35. Tel 653 061 472 UK TV. Missing channels after 7pm, channels breaking up during your favourite part of Corrie or Emmerdale? Don´t waste any more viewing time, call the experts. A quick re-alignment and a change to a high gain LNB will sort out all your frustrations. For a fast and reliable service. Robsky. Tel: 0034 617 169 792 astra2sat@ hotmail.com
Wanted BARGAIN WANTED. PRIVATE CASH BUYER wants villa in SANTA CLARA GOLF. Must have sea and mountain views and be in good condition. Or penthouse apartment in urbanisation near Nueva Andalucia with PREFERENCE FOR SANTA CLARA GOLF. NO AGENCIES OR INTERMEDIARIES, ONLY OWNERS. Tel 0034 627 658 126 / malik_khafoury@yahoo.com
Washing Machine
R E PA I R S – T V ’s , P l a s m a s , LCD’s, Digi – Boxes, Video, Hi-Fi and microwaves. Free estimates, can collect. 35 Years experience. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201 (201400)
WASHING MACHINE repairs. No fix, no fee. Fast reliable service. Also sales from 70 euros. Can deliver. Joe 952 448 695 / 686 271 836 (201328)
Upholstery
Web Design
UPHOLSTERY work for your furniture. Window decoration, interior consulting, wall covering, luxury fabrics, outdoor fabrics. Home visits in all places for free. Iris Seegert. Berlin/Marbella phone 647 764 426 www.iris-seegert.com
www.bbdimension.co.uk High Quality Website Designs, Brochures, Print, Business Cards, all custom and hand made - 15 years of experience!! Order today at office@bbdimension.co. uk or call Graham on 0044 7446 951705 (202532)
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST,RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (101382) CARPETS AND S O FA S cleaned. Reliable, fast serv i c e . Fa m i l y r u n . C l e a n s o l 952 930 861 / 607 610 578. 10am - 10pm 7 days, all areas Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206940)
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Window Tinting Mobile Service. ITV Legal. Solar Reflective tint for glass curtains, balconies, yachts. Stop fading, heat & glare. 958 496 571 – 644 546 176 solarshadet inting@gmail.com (204325)
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INAUGURATED: King Carlos and Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn open the new Captur production line.
A very Royal welcome KING CARLOS of Spain opened the new Renault production line at the French company’s Valladolid factory. The company will be building the new Captur, Renault’s first urban crossover car, there. The occasion also marked the 60th
anniversary of Renault production in Spain. Speaking at the ceremony, Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the Renault group, said: “It is a great pleasure for me to be in Spain again. At the present time, and following the announcement in
November of the new 2014-2016 manufacturing plan for the Spanish plants, I think you are all aware of the Renault group’s commitment to Spain.”
The new Captur is due to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March. While prices have not been revealed yet, it is thought they should start from
approximately €19,000. Renault says that the Captur blends the styling and driving position of an SUV with the cabin space of an MPV and the
agility of a compact hatchback. It is based on the Renault-Nissan Alliance B platform also used in the new Clio and Nissan Juke.
MONSTER: Volvo/Polestar’s latest car is a Swedish flyer.
Speedy Volvo will leave you trailing behind THE Volvo S60 Polestar Concept car is the most glamorous and lightningquick Volvo concept car ever made, says the Swedish company. “This is Polestar’s interpretation of the Volvo S60,” says Christian Dahl, founder and CEO of Polestar, official performance partner to Volvo. “It’s a car developed with our own preferences in mind, although we know they are also shared by active drivers.” The 508-horsepower beast is exotic in its own right, but with refinement and precise handling. A huge array of performance technology results in a more intense,
real-life Volvo driving experience, says the company. But it will be a lucky driver who gets behind the wheel of this car, it is an extremely limited edition of just 10. And the price is undisclosed, although it is said the concept car cost €295,000 to build. “We approached this project by looking at the production Volvo S60 as a platform for a potential race car, and the culmination of that data went into the design of the S60 Polestar Concept,” explained Jan Andersson, chief Polestar engineer. It delivers the genuine Volvo driving experience with a high level
of power and handling. The turbocharged, inline six-cylinder engine has been tuned to deliver a considerable increase in power and torque. The 508 horsepower and 575Nm of torque seem to dwarf the numbers associated with the horsepower and torque found in the T6 engine of the production car: 304 horsepower and 440Nm of torque. The combination of a lowered, widened and reinforced chassis, a tuned Haldex all-wheel-drive system, and Öhlins suspension makes the car uniquely suitable for both high-performance driving and long-distance travelling.
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GREEN MONSTERS: Massive trucks are fully emission compliant.
Keep on trucking with new Arocs MERCEDES-BENZ has achieved a leap forward in environmental compatibility with Euro VI compliance. All trucks in its range can be ordered to fully comply with the future Euro VI emmission rules. This year the German giant has expanded its current heavy-duty vehicle range with the addition of the Arocs, the specialist in construction.
That follows hot on the wheels of the Antos, which celebrated its market launch in the heavy-duty short-radius distribution sector in 2012, and the Actros, which celebrated its market launch in the longdistance transport sector in 2011. In addition to maximum environmental compatibility thanks to Euro VI, the new Arocs vehicles also boast three outstanding qualities:
power, efficiency and ruggedness. The Arocs range features the following: • 16 power output levels from 175 kW (238 hp) to 460 kW (625 hp) • Powershift available as standard • Electrohydraulic power steering system • Frames, axles, suspension, brakes: all optimised to match the job
Time to switch SPANISH LPG drivers can turn to Dacia as they launch their latest model. The budget arm of Renault has just launched a petrol/LPG hybrid version of its Dacia Duster. And it has been priced
from €15,150. But Spanish motorists might wonder why the company cannot follow its policy in France where prices start from €13,350, the same price as its normal engined model. LPG, or Liquid Petroleum Gas (known as GLP in Spain) is still relatively rare, but it is starting to become more common-place. The cost of filling up with LPG is less than €30. Running on LPG fuel, the Dacia Duster 4x2 emits 146g of CO2/km. Powered by the 1.6 16V 105hp LPG engine, the 4x2 version of Dacia Duster emits just 146g of CO2/km when running on LPG, compared with 167g/km when using petrol. Its combined-cycle fuel consumption is 9.2 litres/100km with LPG and 7.2 litres/100km with petrol. However, at approximately 75 cents a litre in Spain, the pump price of LPG makes it a significantly more economical solution compared with petrol.
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Classic fun at the motor museum CLASSIC CAR enthusiasts are being invited to what organisers promise will be a fun day. The Automobile Museum of Malaga (Museo Automovilistico) has organised a classic car meeting to mark Andalucia Day on February 28. Starting at 10am the event will go on until 2pm at the museum in Avenida Sor Teresa Prat, Malaga. All classic car clubs in the region are invited, and they can register free. Visitors are welcome to view the cars that will be on display, with some of the best preserved on show outside the museum. Already more than a dozen vehicles ranging from the late 50s to the 80s have been registered, including a Simca 1000 Rallie 3 from 1978, Sunbeam Alpine of the 60s, a Citroen 2CV and Volkswagen Beetle 1302 from 1972. This is an initiative
OLD TIME: The museum hopes for a big turn out for its fun day. that aims to share a fun and cultural journey with Andalucian motorsport enthusiasts, said the museum. Those that fill in a registration form beforehand and then turn up in a classic car will have free
admission to the museum. Also, all visitors under 12 will get free admission. There will be fun activities from noon to 1.30pm including a face painting workshop and road circuit among other surprises.
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Jimenez opens golf school Local golfer, Miguel Ángel Jiménez, and the mayor of Torremolinos, Pedro Fernández Montes, inaugurated the Municipal Golf School - which features the Churriana golfer’s name - yesterday in a ceremony attended by local press, dignitaries and golfers. Afterwards, Jiménez
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Marbella Rugby win their clash against Axarquia despite them having the edge MARBELLA travelled to Axarquia rugby club for a league clash on Sunday.
Axarquia started strongly and contested the rucks ferociously to produce ball for their strong
centre pairing. This paid off with an early try in front of a jubilant crowd.
Marbella, however, knew where to strike back as they had some pace of their own out
wide, keeping the ball away from the home team’s pack. They scored the equaliser just seven minutes later. The rest of the first half was closely fought with neither team crossing the line. Close to the half time whistle Marbella conceded a kickable penalty and the score at the break stood at 8-5 to the hosts. Both squads returned to the fray with renewed determination, and Axarquia seemed to have the edge with the bulk of the possession and territory. Nonetheless some good handling by Marbella saw them take the lead with a try and conversion to take the score to 8-12. The match continued to 145 laps during the day. be closely fought but kicked two Perhaps the most Marbella impressive lap of the day penalties to stretch their was Sebastian Vettel’s lead to 8-18. Despite the deficit, 1:18.565. Although it was over 0.6s slower than Axarquia dug deep and Felipe Massa’s headline scored a well earned try time from Thursday, after many attacking Vettel’s lap was set on hard phases by the forwards. The final score was 13tyres. With the difference between compounds said 18, an important victory for to be roughly 0.5s per step, Marbella, but also Axarquia it was proof there is still achieved the defensive plenty of pace left in the bonus point and secured their position in the first Red Bull. Lewis Hamilton made up division. For more information for lost time after his accident on Wednesday and about Marbella Rugby clocked a marathon 145 visit: www.marbellarugby club.com. laps by the end of the day.
Jerez takes centre stage for F1 testing By Ben Alford RAIKKONEN finished the final day of the Jerez test at the top of the timings, Beating Force India’s Jules Bianchi, (candidate for a 2013 seat). Raikkonen clocked a 1:18.148, just over two tenths quicker than Felipe Massa’s fastest time from Thursday, on soft tyres when the track temperature was near its peak. His
time was just 0.027s faster than Bianchi who spent most of the morning and early afternoon in the Force India before handing over to Paul di Resta for the final two hours of the day. The teams lost running time when damage to the exit kerb at turn nine brought out red flags. Four days of F1 testing had taken its toll on the concrete on the rumble strip and a sizeable chunk of it
LEWIS HAMILTON: Made up for lost time and clocked was torn up. Quick-drying concrete was applied and smoothed over. The panic
lasted just over an hour and the organisers added an extra 30 minutes to the end of the session. The extra time was a blessing for Ferrari which had lost all of its morning running when the F138 came to a smoky halt. Test driver Pedro de la Rosa had completed just two laps as he aimed to learn as much information as possible to take back to the team’s simulator in Maranello, however, he managed to complete 51 laps by the end of the day with a best time of 1:20.316.
SUNNY SMILES: Benalmadena bowls club took on Team Malaga.
Benalmadena v Malaga BENALMADENA Bowls Club, captained by Mike Stapleton, hosted a day of competition against Team Malaga. The morning games were played in very blustery conditions which certainly affected
the outcome of some matches. Unfortunately the winds became stronger in the afternoon playing havoc at times with everyone’s bowls. Team Malaga won by 256 shots to 210.
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Up for the Cup, but for Man City it’s over and ouch! THE football spotlight swings onto the FA Cup again this weekend with one fourth round replay and seven fifth round ties taking place. Once again I feel sure there’ll be at least one upset! On Saturday, nonLeague Luton Town play Millwall, MK Dons meet Barnsley, Arsenal take on Blackburn and Oldham Athletic, hoping to complete a Merseyside double, entertain Everton. Twenty-four hours later, holders Chelsea and Brentford play their fourth round replay, Manchester City welcome Leeds United and Huddersfield or Leicester play Wigan. Next Monday Reading
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.
visit 11-time winners Manchester United. Also in the League Championship, leaders Cardiff City, fourth-placed Hull and Crystal Palace (fifth) all play at home, while Watford (second) travel to Birmingham. After last week’s humiliating 3-1 defeat at
DID YOU KNOW? Manchester United won the Premiership by a record 18 points in 1999-2000; Chelsea had 12 points to spare when winning the title in 2004-05.
Southampton, coupled with Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Everton, reigning Premiership champions Manchester City are now 12 points behind their arch-rivals in the race for the title. I believe the Reds will clinch their 13th championship in 20 years, long before the season ends, and they could easily celebrate it by a record margin of points. And as for England’s rugby players, they’re bang on form after winning in Dublin for the first time in 10 years. Owen Farrell scored all the points in a 12-6 victory over Ireland. This was the first game between the countries without a try since 1984. Sports round-up • For the first-time ever, three different Spaniards - Michu, Rangel and Pablo - scored in a Premiership match, for Swansea in
Winning feeling for Ann at Mijas Bowls THE Mijas Bowls Club inhouse handicap singles semi-final between Frank Ball and Ann Fenton was a close game, with Ann taking it on the last end. The other semi was between Geraldine and Roberto, in the end Roberto beating Geraldine by a big margin. The final handicap singles took place on Sunday afternoon. It was between Roberto Wright and Ann Fenton, with Ann playing very well to win the game. To contact the club email mijasbowls@ hotmail.com or visit www.mijasbowls.org
SINGLES WINNER: Ann Fenton received the trophy from Barbara Land.
Just four to go! Frank Lampard is now just four goals behind Bobby Tambling’s club record tally of 202 after scoring again in Chelsea’s recent 4-1 win over Wigan.
CHASING RECORD: Chelsea’s Frank Lampard. their 4-1 defeat of bottom club QPR. • Stoke won for the first time this year (2-1 v Reading)… Gareth Bale keeps banging in the goals for Spurs (two more in a 3-1 win over Newcastle)… Fulham still can’t win at Norwich (00), their last victory there was in 1986… Arsenal scraped a 1-0 victory at Sunderland… while Aston Villa ended their run of winless games by beating West Ham 2-1 in a bottom-of-the-table crunch match. • Nigeria won the Africa Cup of Nations for the third time, beating Burkina Faso 1-0. • Jamie Carragher will retire at the end of the season. He’s made 713 appearances and won 11 trophies in 16 years at Anfield. • In rugby’s Six Nations, Wales won at long last, beating France 16-6 in Paris while Scotland defeated Italy 34-10 in Edinburgh. • England’s cricketers amassed a record 214-7
as they beat New Zealand by 40 runs in the first of their T20 internationals ‘down under.’ Eoin Morgan scored 46 off 26 balls and Luke Wright 42 off 20. • Rafael Nadal was beaten by Argentinian Horacio Zebolla in the Chile Open tennis final.
• And did you know, if only the second-half of matches counted, Arsenal would be top of the Premiership this season! • Boxer Carl Frampton stopped Kiko Martinez in the ninth round to win the European super bantam-weight title in Belfast.
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Away win gives Malaga a two-point advantage MALAGA enter Saturday’s game with Athletic Bilbao at La Rosaleda (kick-off 6pm) with a two-point advantage over their nearest challengers in the quest for Champions League football. The trip to high-flying Levante was always going to be a tricky test for Los Blanquiazules, who were looking to avenge last season’s 3-0 defeat at the Ciutat de Valencia, but a double from Isco ensured Manuel Pellegrini’s men
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gained three points with a 2-1 win. Debutant Vitorino Antunes, brought in on transfer deadline day from Portuguese outfit Pacos Ferreira to replace Arsenalbound Nacho Monreal, had the first real shot of the game on 12 minutes but his effort did not trouble ‘keeper Gustavo Munua. The hosts then went
GOALS GALORE: Isco (left) does it again. much closer on the quarterhour mark when Ruben Garcia’s close-range header from Michel’s cross was superbly turned away by Willy Caballero. Malaga again relied on Caballero minutes later when he saved with his feet from Obafemi Martins, so it was no surprise when Levante
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Atlético
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Real Madrid
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opened the scoring on 27 minutes from the penalty spot. Martins won the decision when he was bundled over by Martin Demichelis and Barkero stepped up to confidently despatch the spot-kick. Isco restored parity just 10 minutes later when the Costa del Sol side were awarded a penalty of their own. The visitors did go in front two minutes after the restart when Jeremy Toulalan crossed from the right and Isco coolly slotted home from inside the penalty area. However, Lell and Martins were both denied by Caballero as Levante finally exerted some pressure, but substitute Juanlu headed their only other meaningful attempt wide as Malaga confid-ently clung on to seal a vital win against one of their nearest rivals in the table.
MALAGA CF take another step in their debut Champions League season when they travel to Porto on Monday. So far unbeaten in the competition they will be hoping to repeat their good form of the earlier rounds. The match, kick off 8.45pm, is the first meeting between the two teams. Porto have the edge in experience having reached the knockout stages 10 times. But their home record against Spanish clubs is not impressive, having won seven and lost seven. Malaga began their first UEFA Champions League campaign in style by finishing first in Group C, four points clear of seven-time champions AC Milan.