Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 27 February - 5 March 2014 Issue 1495

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ISSUE NO. 1495

27 FEBRUARY - 5 MARCH 2014

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Costa to promote health tourism THE Costa del Sol plans to promote ‘health tourism’ which will encourage people to come to the area for treatment in private clinics, of which the province has plenty. The president of the Costa del Sol Tourism Board, Elias Bendodo, already announced last year that they are working with Ministries of Health and Foreign Affairs in several countries to create a visa for this purpose. The Tourism & Health Spain group has been created for this purpose and

includes several clinics in Malaga Province, as well as spas, hotels, travel agencies and other companies in several sectors. By 2017 health tourism alone could bring almost 40,000 tourists and €300 million to the area. Some nine million people every year in Europe alone head abroad for health purposes, which Bendodo said is a great opportunity to promote the Costa del Sol Turn to page 4

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Letters LIGHTS OUT: Those who gathered were provided with candle lamps.

Blackout protest at electric prices SOME 400 people gathered in Humilladero to protest against the price of electricity. For 10 minutes, all the lights in the town were turned out, while those gathered in Plaza de los Derechos Humanos held lamps with candles. The event had been organised by the town hall, and around 200

people were expected for whom the lamps had been provided at no cost to the council. The mayor, Noelia Rodriguez, said that they wanted to protest against the prices set by the major electric companies which she said were “abusive.” During a speech at the protest she also said that the government allowed

them to set such prices and pointed out that Spain pays more for electricity than the rest of Europe, “not because it costs more to produce, but because the electric companies get larger benefits.” According to consumer group FACUA, in the past five years, electric bills have gone up by 35.1 per cent for the average user.

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NEWS French visitors ANTEQUERA Town Hall has translated the content of its tourist promotion website into French, as they are the second most numerous foreign visitors to the town. Mountain asset THE left-wing Izquierda Unida party in Casares has asked the Andalucian Parliament for Utrera Mountain to be declared an Asset of Cultural Interest.

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Man asked to get off bus A MAN was asked to get off a bus in Malaga after demanding that a guide dog accompanying a blind woman be removed. The Number 3 bus stopped in the Alameda Principal, and according to a report in a local Spanish daily, one of the passengers who wanted to get on was a woman with a guide dog. An elderly passenger already on the bus told the driver not to allow her aboard because he claimed to be allergic to dogs. The driver told him that guide dogs are allowed

on buses while the rest of the passengers began to reprimand the man. Before things could get out of hand, seeing that the passengers were outraged, the driver asked the man to leave the bus or he would have to call the police. When he got off, the rest of the passengers applauded and praised the driver. The bus company said they were shocked by the man’s behaviour and that the driver was right to ask him to leave.

Urban bus RONDA now has an urban transport service for which tickets will cost €1, and €0.50 for pensioners, students and the disabled. Children under four travel free. Hotel stays MORE than 14,000 overnight stays are expected to result from the European Convention for Collectors held in Torremolinos until Sunday.

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Stabbing trial for three

THREE men are facing a total of 56 years in prison for stabbing a man to death in Cabopino, Marbella, in February 2012, to steal his wallet and mobile phone.

A 50-KILOMETRE seafront promenade between La Cala de Mijas and Estepona may become a reality if plans between Mijas, Estepona and Marbella councils go ahead.

No shooting THE Independent and Civil Servants’ Union (CSIF) has complained that Local Police in Cartama have not had shooting practice for 15 years.

Illegal traps TWO people have been reported by the Junta de Andalucia for illegally setting traps and poisoned bait in the Sierra de Yeguas area.

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Homeless helped RED CROSS Social Emergency Units attended to 325 homeless people in Marbella, Fuengirola, Mijas and Benalmadena last year.

Foreign questions THE Foreigners’ Attention Office in Mijas attended to more than 20,000 requests last year, mainly from Brits, Germans and Danes.

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Andalucia Day TOMORROW (Friday) is a bank holiday in Andalucia as the region commemorates the referendum by which Andalucia became an autonomous community of Spain..

TIPPING: Not obligatory in Spain, but is however much appreciated.

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Top of the tips… L EAVING a tip in Spain is not obligatory and there are no set rules as there are in the USA, however, it is much appreciated. Despite the financial crisis, according to a survey carried out by the Hoteles.com site, most people continue to leave tips. When it comes to foreign tourists, the North Americans are reportedly the most generous, with 71 per cent leaving tips, the British (34 per cent) and the Germans (26 per cent) are also amongst the top tippers, as well as the Russians and Scandinavians. Amongst Spanish tourists, 6 per cent claim they always leave tips, 24 per cent do so occasionally and only 8 per cent never leave anything. Tourists from Madrid are apparently the most

Quote of the Week I haven’t robbed banks, I’ve expropriated them. It’s a revolutionary tax.’

Jaime Jimenez, facing 15 years and nine months in prison for his alleged participation in a bank robbery in Madrid in February 2007.

generous, with 60 per cent leaving tips, followed by the Basques (40 per cent), Catalans (26 per cent) and Andalucians (23 per cent). For 94 per cent of tippers, a good quality service is the main reason to do so. This should mean that Andalucia gets the most tips, as it comes out top in Spain amongst Spanish tourists for customer service, with 43 per cent of their votes, followed by the Basque Country, Madrid and Galicia. Customer service is apparently worst in Extremadura. Other top reasons for leaving tips are the quality of the products, the premises and speed. Eighteen per cent of those questioned say they are more likely to leave a tip if they are with their partner or friends.

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transplants were carried out 45 onorgan one day in Spain last month. This is a record for the country, which for the past 22 years running has been a world leader for organ donors, with 35.12 per million inhabitants.

A MAN, 31, was arrested, and another, 42, was charged, for allegedly entering a house in Torremolinos while the owner was sleeping and stealing money, phones and documents.

Legend dies LEGENDARY Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia, died this week in Mexico of a heart attack, aged 66. Last summer, he performed in Marbella.

Dog found THE owners of a dog which went missing in Mijas two years ago have recovered their pet thanks to the Municipal Animal Centre.

And finally... THE former President of Cantabria and leader of the PRC (Cantabria Regional Party) was caught in parliament looking at pictures of naked women in a magazine. Other MPs took photos of him which then reached social networking sites such as Twitter.

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50 in boiler-room scams MORE than 50 people were arrested in different points of Spain in a National Police operation against illegal investment companies. Arrests took place in

Barcelona, Madrid and Malaga in the operation against boiler-room operations, in collaboration with British and American police. The investigation

remains open and police are carrying out searches in offices and private premises. Most of the detainees are foreigners based in Barcelona, charged with

misappropriation and money laundering, as they found investors abroad and offered them substantial gains through non-existent investment oppor-

tunities, from which they then kept the money. The detainees are due to appear before the National Court today (Thursday).

Fire in marihuana greenhouse TWO men, aged 31 and 35, were arrested after an apartment in Torremolinos where they were growing cannabis caught fire. Local and National Police were called to a house fire in the early hours of the morning. When they got there, they found an indoor greenhouse equipped for growing marihuana. The two occupants were arrested and police seized

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18 kilos of marihuana, 48 grammes of hashish, â‚Ź2,045 in cash, anabolic steroids and a car. An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, but police suspect one of the electric systems in the greenhouse overheated.

Hospital is to maintain promises THE second phase of the Costa del Sol Hospital in Marbella, currently under construction, will have all the departments initially planned. According to the Junta de Andalucia representative in Malaga, Daniel Perez, despite years of delays due to problems between the construction company, the Junta de Andalucia and Marbella City Hall, once the building is completed, the hospital will decide where each of the departments is located. He guaranteed all of the departments which were initially planned for the hospital will be covered.

Costa del Sol ideal for health From front page as an ideal area for health, as well as beating seasonality by attracting visitors to the area all year round. The main markets are Germany, the UK, France, Holland and Scandinavia, countries which already know the Costa del Sol. Under the name Spaincares, the Ministries of Tourism and Health have joined forces at a national level to

collaborate and attract health tourists. According to the organisers, the area is up there with Madrid, Barcelona, Pamplona and the Balearic Islands as the destinations which would attract most people. Its excellent connections by rail and air contribute to this. What’s more, the arriving tourists are expected to have increased spending power.

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New site for animal adoption MALAGA City Hall has launched a new website to promote adoption of dogs. The site, www.perrosde malaga.com aims to promote responsible adoption of pets as well as raise awareness about animal abandonment. It will also offer images and information on social networking sites. Animal abandonment fell by 21 per cent in 2013. The shelter in Malaga received approximately 1,650 dogs, of which 421 were adopted there, 245 were retried by their owners and 241 went to other shelters. The Malaga councillor for the Environment, Raul Jimenez, says people are more aware of the importance of not abandoning pets. The aim is also to prevent so many animals from having to be put to sleep.

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Torremolinos hosts 25th European dance contest UNTIL Saturday, Torremolinos will be the European centre for dance, with dozens of couples from throughout the continent

participating. A welcoming parade with all the participants took part in the town, which this year is celebrating the 25th edition of the

championship. There will be categories for children and adults performing a variety of ballroom dances, including the waltz, which will have a major role in this year’s edition.

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Independent district THE Antequera district of Bobadilla Estacion is now an Autonomous Local Entity with the approval of the town hall and the provincial and regional governments.

Drugs seized in Estepona NATIONAL POLICE arrested three people aged between 22 and 38 for selling drugs in Estepona. During searches, the police found 662 grammes of marihuana, 91 grammes of hashish, 4.9 grammes of cocaine and 2.3 grammes of heroin, as well as precision scales, cash and sealable bags.

TRAPPED: Two drivers had to be freed by the emergency services.

Six injured in accidents THE emergency services attended three traffic accidents in Alhaurin de la Torre, in which six people were injured. The first was on the MA-3300 when a vehicle left the road and the driver was trapped. Ninety minutes later, a man had to be freed from his car by firemen, and the next day four people were injured in yet another accident.

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Metro work due to start THE Junta de Andalucia has promised to start work on the Malaga Metro in Avenida de Andalucia before the beginning of the summer. This will occur, they have said, once the streets which have already been dug up for building of lines 1 and 2 are returned to normal with the approval of the city hall. The manager of the Junta de Andalucia Agency for Public Works, Antonio Tallon, explained that they are awaiting a municipal authorisation for work to start. They will also have to agree with the city hall upon how traffic will be diverted, according to the councillor for Mobility, Raul Lopez, who said that the initial studies were carried out in 2010 and traffic has changed since.

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Two are caught racing in street TWO men, aged 18 and 20, were arrested for allegedly racing in vehicles in the streets of Malaga. The events took place in the early hours in the morning in Avenida de Velazquez, where Local and National Police caught them racing, going through red lights and changing lanes suddenly. The police chased them

with their lights and sirens on, but the young men failed to stop and travelled at high speed through the streets until

one of them was stopped. The other was stopped elsewhere, and both were found not to have driving licences.

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Prison road BUSINESS owners in Archidona have proposed that the 2015 budgets contain an amount to carry out work on the road to the new prison.

Joint App ALORA, Cartama and Ojen have jointly launched a smartphone App with municipal information which is free to download.

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RECOVERED: Some of the items that were taken.

Friendly robbery

A MAN, 23, was arrested in Estepona for allegedly stealing items from a friend’s house. The owner of the house reported to the National Police that items had been stolen, though there had apparently been no forced entry. The investigation revealed that a friend of her son’s had stolen a videogame console and gold jewellery when the man was not watching. His home was searched and some of the items were recovered, as well as several mobile phones and 80 grammes of hashish.

Man arrested for sending ex images A MAN, 20, was arrested in Cordoba, for allegedly distributing erotic images of his ex-girlfriend via an instant messaging service. The woman presented a complaint to Marbella National Police reporting that she had sent erotic

images to the man while they were together and that when they split up he had sent them to his friends. She revealed that he lived in Baena, Cordoba, and he was located and arrested by the Guardia Civil for revealing secrets.

THE Torremolinos Horseriders Association has been officially presented and aims to extend knowledge about horses with riding and exhibitions.

Road repairs MORE than â‚Ź1 million will be spent to reform the access to Coin from the Cartama road, over a stretch of 3.2 kilometres.

Odd weapon A MAN is facing 16and-a-half-years in prison for allegedly killing another with a corkscrew and injuring his friend in Mijas in August 2012.

Shop break-in FOUR people wearing hoods broke into a perfume shop in Antequera and stole luxury items costing thousands of euros.

Itinerant burglars captured NATIONAL POLICE arrested eight people who allegedly belonged to a criminal gang specialising in house break-ins. They accessed at least five houses in different parts of Spain by opening unlocked doors by sliding a sheet of plastic through them. The investigation was carried out by police from Malaga although

the arrests of the three women and five men, aged between 54 and 30, were carried out in Granada. One of the men had an arrest warrant against him to enter prison and four were living in Spain illegally. The investigation began after three of them were caught attempting to enter a house.

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Art Centre work is stolen PART of a work of art exhibited at Malaga’s Contemporary Art Centre has been stolen. According to the councillor for Culture, Tourism and Sport, Damian Caneda, the “act of vandalism” was committed against the ‘Fear Four’ installation carried out in 1984 by Louise Bourgeois. The marble piece, which is part of an 800kilo structure amongst around 100 works lent to the museum by collector Carmen Riera will cost an estimated €1,800 to replace. The councillor said that it was “shameful” although it is a “risk which is taken” which works are exhibited. He added that it was covered and that the piece would soon be replaced.

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Briton, 35, arrested for Costa hold-ups SEIZED: Police found clothes used in the robberies and other items.

A MAN, 35, from Bedford, was remanded in prison with another local man charged with at least seven hold-ups in businesses in Torremolinos and Benalmadena. The National Police began investigating at the end of last month when two violent robberies in supermarkets were reported in the area. The two suspects threatened cashiers with a firearm and stole cash from the tills before fleeing. Evidence led them to two residents of Benalmadena who were known to the police. Both of them checked for police presence whenever they travelled along the coast and normally

travelled apart, one on a stolen motorbike and the other in a car. Only occasionally did they travel in the same car, which had had the number plates changed. One of them was arrested immediately after holding up a local store and a firearm was seized as well as the cash from the robbery. The police then went to the home of the other man to arrest him. In their homes, police seized the clothes used in the robberies, a till, and other items.

More people staying on the Costa OVERNIGHT stays in hotels on the Costa del Sol were up by 20 per cent in January, compared to the

same month last year. According to the National Institute of Statistics, there were

more than 655,180 overnight stays on the Costa del Sol in January, of which 430,575 were foreigners.

SEAFRONT: The reformation is now complete.

Modern flowerbeds ESTEPONA Town Hall has completed the reformation of the flowerbeds on the seafront promenade. The new flowerbeds are decorated with tiles in a style similar to Guadi’s work, in 10 different colours, giving the seafront area a more modern look. This is just one of several projects carried out in the area to improve its appearance.

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Tourism plans MARBELLA City Hall aims to boost new technologies in the tourism sector in order to increase its popularity as a tourist destination.

Danger find THE Tres Jardines Park in Marbella was closed alter poisonous mushrooms were discovered when a boy gave them to his dog.

Driver who killed was on drugs THE driver who killed a 33year-old Fuengirola National Police officer while he was cycling near Malaga reportedly tested positive for six different drugs. The accident occurred when the car, heading towards Cartama, hit the cyclist on a straight piece of road in the Campanillas area when the driver tried to overtake. Several people aged between 25 and 30 were travelling in the vehicle on their way home from a night out. The driver, 23, who had taken amphetamines, cocaine, Ecstasy and other substances was arrested by Guardia Civil when the toxicology report was received. She said at the scene of the accident that she had not taken drugs. She was released with charges following an appearance in court.

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Domestic violence A MAN, 44, was arrested in Mijas for allegedly attacking his wife. When police arrived at their apartment they found blood and the woman screaming for help.

Sewage plants MALAGA will receive €117 million to invest in infrastructures for water purification plants to treat sewage throughout the province.

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Iain Duncan Smith visits the benefit fraud team in Spain IAIN DUNCAN SMITH, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, visited the Benefit Fraud investigation team in Spain to thank them for their hard work. The team has investigated more than 1,200 cases to date and has recovered almost €6.05 million of UK taxpayers’ money. More allegations of benefit fraud are received in Spain than in any other foreign country. Fraudulent claims for Pension Credit and Income Support are the most frequently investigated.

A man who left Britain to set up a catering firm in Spain is one of the latest cases to come to court. Nigel Hadley, 61, of Pembroke Dock, west Wales, has been ordered to sell his Spanish property to pay back more than €30,000 in falsely claimed benefits. Hadley moved to Marbella in 2000 and bought a fisherman’s cottage two years later. He returned to Britain in 2011 and claimed employment support allowance, as well as

housing benefit and council tax benefit. He failed to inform the authorities that he had a property in Spain, despite being asked verbally and on claim forms. He was caught after the Department for Work and Pensions sent him a ‘habitual residency’ claim form which specifically asked whether he had any other property. After he once more failed to reveal his foreign property, investigators discovered his Spanish home.

Hadley has been sentenced to nine months in prison, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to pay back €31,420 of claimed benefits through the sale of his €109,000 property, his only asset. He was told to repay all the money within six months or face a jail term. If you suspect someone of committing benefit fraud you can call Benefit Fraud Hotline in Spain on 900 554 440. Lines are open 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, and all calls are free and confidential.

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Looking abroad SOME 100 companies from Malaga will travel to 14 countries to find new clients with the help of the Costa del Sol Tourism Board.

Third store IRISH retailer Primark has reportedly chosen Marbella for its third store in Malaga Province, either at La Cañada shopping centre or the city centre.

Pylon to go PARENTS with children at Al Andalus School in San Pedro Alcantara have demanded that the city hall remove a high tension pylon in the area.

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Language exchange workshops are back! MIJAS Foreigners Department has started Language Exchange Workshops again. These consist

of putting Spanish nationals together with English speaking people and speaking half the

time in English and half in Spanish; this way both parties benefit. The workshops started

D-day (demolition day) finally FEBRUARY 2014 will be remembered by the Jardines area of Calahonda when the unfinished building that blighted the landscape for 20 years was finally demolished. John Horne, President of Jardines, hailed the demolition of the building just off Avenida de España as a victory for common sense. He said the problem arose about 20 years ago when approval was given by the local council at the time to build an

EYESORE: Known locally as ‘Stonehenge.’ apartment block alongside Jardines, Caserio and Horizontales. It was his view that the intended apartments breached the number of

permitted dwellings on a plot. The site did not have proper right of way or access, the volume of the entire area was reached when Jardines

and Caserio was built, it did not respect its own boundary and the intended development was on green belt land. Also due to the passage of time the intended structure no longer complied with current building regulations. Over the years the site has changed hands but about 15 years ago the owner abandoned the site leaving a skeleton shell. The site became known as Stonehenge while it became overgrown and crumbled.

in 2012 and have become such a success that the department has included it in their annual programme. Over 300 people attended the workshops last year! The workshops are held: TUESDAYS - Pensioners centre, Constitution Square in Mijas village - 9.30am to 11am WEDNESDAY - Pensioners centre, beachfront in La Cala - 9.30am to 11am THURSDAYS - Pensioners centre, Calle San Benjamin, Las Lagunas - 9.30am to 11am On Thursdays at Las Lagunas more English speaking people are needed. The workshops are free of charge. To participate: contact the Foreigners Department, frd@mijas.es or 952 589 010.

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CELEBRATE Women’s Day this Saturday March 8 at the beachfront Sea Grill restaurant of the Puente Romano! A day to indulge all the women in your life from wives and girlfriends, to daughters, sisters, grandmothers and friends. Traditionally, flowers and chocolates are given on this day to show appreciation to the females in society, but it is also a day to celebrate with your family or a group of girl-friends with dinner, wine and dancing. The Sea Grill, which offers luxury

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65€+IVA dining in a spectacular setting, is offering a fabulous five-course dinner including Tuna Carpaccio, Scallops, Vodka Sorbet, Galician Fillet of Beef and, to finish, a mouthwatering Dark Chocolate Coulant. Guests will enjoy a full evening of entertainment with the delightful singer Yulianna Lobach performing alongside

the tenor José Manuel Yagüe and a special performance by ballerina Miriam Aguilar. All guests are invited to their first drink for free in the nightclub Suite to continue the dancing until late. To celebrate this special day with the lady in your life or a group of special friends, an evening at the Sea Grill will be one to remember. Reservations are essential.

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GONE: Many investors have lost their lifelong fortunes.

Looking for Spain’s LMIM scam victims

THE LM Investment Management (LMIM) scandal that lost investors’ lifelong fortunes has affected significant numbers of people living in Spain, especially Alicante, Almeria and Costa del Sol. As investors try to get their money back in the wake of LMIM’s collapse, Spain’s expat victims have somewhere to turn, namely, the LM Investor Victim Centre (LMIVC). (https://sites.google.co m/site/lminvestorvictim centre/ ) Established in Australia in 1997, LMIM was an investment management company founded by New Zealander Peter Drake. Investors were sold a range of financial products deploying different investments in Australian residential property markets. During the 2008 global financial crisis, LMIM established a fund called the Managed Performance Fund (MPF) which alone totalled $400 million (€293 million) that was actively promoted

worldwide through a network of independent financial advisors. In March 2013, LMIM called in its administrators and the result has left investors in shock and despairing. Under allegations of mismanagement, fraud and ponzi scheme operations, LMIM was placed into liquidation in August 2013, owing investors worldwide a total of $750 million (€493 million), some of whom live in Spain. One of LMIVC’s representatives in Spain told Euro Weekly News “we know in Spain there are hundreds, if not thousands caught up in this scam.” The hope is that as victims come together, the larger numbers will register a higher profile and give a greater chance of recovering unjust financial losses. Over 390 victims of LMIM have joined in the past three months, seeking justice. The LMIVC spokesman declared, “There have been many millions of euros lost by people in Spain; I alone know 26 or 27 personally.”

He spoke of victims who can’t go back to England and who have no money to live on, having lost all they invested. These victims in Spain represent just a fraction of the suffering LMIM has caused. According to the LMIVC website, LMIM founder Drake’s passport was seized and his assets frozen in September 2013. Advisors worldwide were also implicated by failing to correctly categorise the investment due to carelessness or pure greed thanks to the high payments LMIM made to its advisors. The issue of LMIM’s collapse may appear in Australia’s upcoming Senate inquiry. As the issue is battled in Australian courts, the fight is on for investors to recover their mismanaged investments. Interested parties should visit the LMIVC website for further contact information and helpful resources at https://sites.google.com /site/lminvestorvictimce ntre/.

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Drunk driving THREE people were arrested in Mijas for allegedly driving while drunk. Once of them was a British man aged 55.

Fewer drivers DRIVING schools in Malaga Province report that in the past five years, they have seen an average of 50 per cent fewer pupils.

Social networks THE Costa del Sol Tourism Board plans to invest â‚Ź50,000 this year to increase its presence on social networking sites.

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Japanese tourists to visit Mijas this year MORE than 7,000 Japanese tourists are due to visit Mijas this year

through tour operator Hankyu. This is thanks to an

Cocaine seized at Malaga airport A MAN was arrested at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport after six kilos of cocaine were found in his lugguage. When the luggage was put through the scanner at customs, the Guardia Civil became suspicious and carried out a thorough search which revealed a false bottom in which just over six kilos of the substance were hidden. The Spanish man, who had arrived from Brazil, was charged with

agreement between the company and Mijas Town Hall, according to the local councillor for Tourism, Santiago Martin. All the tourists will spend at least one night in a hotel in Mijas, which will improve local economy as they will visit bars, restaurants and shops in the town. The representative for the firm, Kei Kobayashi,

visited the Mijas Contemporary Art Centre as well as several other local points of interest, and met with business owners and hoteliers. Last year, Mijas was visited by almost 100,000 Japanese tourists, being one of the favourite destinations in Andalucia for Japanese adults who seek cultural experiences and have high spending power.

Ronda is best town RONDA is the best rated town of fewer than 100,000 inhabitants, according to a survey on tourism site www.hotel.info. The councillor for Tourism, Isabel Maria Barriga, said that the town was very pleased to be considered the best by users of this website. The town was amongst 52 chosen in the competition which users rated based on the number of reservations, online access, activities, proximity to airports, and other factors.

New solution for problem LUGGAGE: False bottom. a drug-related crime and remanded in prison.

PINE trees in Estepona will be treated with a pioneering method to save them from processionary caterpillars. The caterpillars normally start arriving in March, although this year it has been earlier, and cause itching and other problems amongst local residents. Insecticide will be injected into tree

trunks causing an effect which will last for the six-month life spain of the caterpillar. It will extend throughout the tree so that they will die when they ingest the leaves. The advantage of not spraying the trees with other products is that no chemical substances will remain in the air which can be breathed in by local residents.

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Man attacks his ex on the street A MAN, 21, was arrested in Malaga for allegedly attacking his ex-girlfriend, 15. The victim was reportedly with a friend when he approached her in the street and punched her several times as well as biting her face, while threatening her. According to the Local Police, another person had to stop the attack and the girl fled with her friend. They also report that it wasn’t the first time he had abused her and that he had allegedly been threatening her via mobile phone messages. The police took the girl to hospital to be treated for her injuries and then she was taken to the police station with her mother to make a complaint. The alleged attacker, who has a criminal record, was found in his home the following morning and arrested.

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Oil containers to be changed soon MANY businesses in the catering sector appear to be waiting until the last minute to change how they serve olive oil. A new law came into effect on January 1 which stipulated that olive oil served to clients must be in one-use containers which are sealed when they are given to them and cannot be refilled or reused. Businesses were given a transition period until February 28 so that they

could use up their existing stock, and so far, only 40 per cent of bars, cafeterias and restaurants in the province have substituted the typical oil bottles for the new type of containers. From March 1, they should all have done so and Junta de Andalucia

Consumer Inspectors will be in charge of checking all businesses abide by the rules. Business owners complain they will spend between 15 and 20 per cent more to purchase the new containers. This will lead to them having to put their prices up.

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Break-down van GUARDIA CIVIL arrested two people who had allegedly stolen items from houses in Mijas and were caught when their van ran out of fuel and broke down.

Legal action launched MARBELLA City Hall has launched legal action to recover assets worth up to €300 million which have been lost through corruption.

ESTEPONA: As reformed part of the old town.

Costa garden project

ESTEPONA Town Hall has reformed more than eight kilometres within the old town, as part of the ‘Estepona, Garden of the Costa del Sol’ Project. The project, which began in August 2012, is half-way to completion. The aim, according to the mayor, is to make the town into one of the “prettiest in Andalucia.”

Bad comments THE Costa del Sol Health District has opened an investigation into the alleged homophobic behaviour of a doctor. A lesbian couple reported that a doctor at a health centre in Torremolinos prescribed “more male company” when one of them went to see him because she had back ache. The case has been accepted by the public

prosecutor and an investigation has been opened to determine whether a law has been broken. The Lesbian and Gay Collective, Colega, has demanded that the doctor apologise, especially as they are reportedly not the only ones who have faced homophobic comments from the doctor.

Road complaints THE users of the 860 kilometres of roads maintained in Malaga by the Provincial Government can alert problems via their mobile phones.

False docs THREE people were arrested for fraud and document falsification when they attempted to purchase electronic equipment with false pay slips.

Stolen goods MIJAS Local Police seized a van which was parked in the town and suspected to contain stolen goods from a burglary.

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Man on trial for shooting A MAN is facing 18-and-ahalf years in prison for allegedly shooting a man in Torremolinos in June 2012. The victim, aged 22, went to the house where the accused lived with his mother and an argument started. Following this, the accused allegedly shot the victim five times from an upstairs terrace. He had no licence to own firearms. After this, he and his mother allegedly got in a car and fled the area. He was arrested four months later in the Campanillas area of Malaga where he and his mother were allegedly being harboured by his cousin who is facing 18 months in prison. The prosecutor is also demanding €150,000 in compensation for the victim’s sister, and to pay for damage caused by the gunshots to their vehicle.

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Plots to be created for retired locals MIJAS Town Hall has announced that work to extend the allotments in Las Lagunas area will be carried out

on the land on the Camino de Campanales. The plan is to create nine more

plots, which will be available to pensioners living in the area within a month, according to Deputy Mayor for Las Lagunas, Lourdes Burgos, and the councillor for Operative Services, Jose Manuel Muñoz. There will also be 16 more plots in the Cortijo Don Elias area. Pensioners will be able to plant vegetables on the plots, which they can pick and consume themselves. Each one will be a 40m2 fenced area, and will be raffled amongst retired residents in the area. The land was formerly used for farming, and many local residents are people who have TIG: Miguel Turner is one of the members. grown up in the photographers based in can join though numbers countryside and who Fuengirola. Anyone with a are limited. Their website: miss being in direct passion for photography www.imagegroupspain.com contact with the land.

A change of photo image BENAHAVIS Decorative & Fine Arts Society enjoyed their second highly successful ‘Passion in Art’ exhibition at the Gran Hotel, Benahavis. Included among the programme was a demonstration on editing photographs. Members of the public were shown how, by editing an ordinary photograph, it can be turned into something more visually appealing. The demonstration was performed by members of The Image Group, a small group of enthusiastic

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Foreign markets SIX foreign markets, Germany, Turkey, Finland, Russia, Holland and Italy increased their arrivals at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport by between 20 and 83 per cent in January.

Refugee food MORE than 30,000 kilos of food and medicine have been sent to the Sahrawi refugee camps in Tindouf, Algeria, from Malaga.

Pro-cannabis LOCAL POLICE in Malaga uncovered a procannabis association which was allegedly selling and consuming drugs from a warehouse and a bar in the same street.

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Ten immigrants saved from sea TWO would-be stowaways on the ferry between the Spanish enclave of Melilla, in North Africa, and Malaga,

saved illegal immigrants from the sea. According to a report in a Spanish daily, the two young men saw 10 Senegalese immigrants, including one child, who had jumped from a boat into the sea near Melilla and were shouting for help, so they went to their assistance. The immigrants were all rescued and taken to the port. Another five Senegalese people who remained on the boat, were arrested. Of the other 10, seven were taken away by the Guardia Civil and three ALEJANDRO VALVERDE: Won for third time running. were taken to hospital. They were eventually all taken for a SPANISH cyclist Alejandro Valverde, has gone temporary shelter for down in cycling history after winning the Tour of immigrants. The two brave youths Andalucia for the third time running. The Murcia-born cyclist for the Movistar team whose plan was to hide won in the extra day which was an against the on the ferry and travel clock race in Almeria and in two mountain to Malaga, will probably stages. The fifth stage was won by Dutch cyclist continue to sleep on the Moreno Hofland, and ended in Fuengirola, where rocks waiting for their the mayor, Esperanza Oña, handed out the chance to get away another day. prizes to the winners.

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The castle and the beer FIFTY-FIVE people enjoyed a day out in Castellar de la Frontera under the auspices of FOTA (Friends of the Theatre Association). This is a former Muslim fortress which contains a small village of quaint alleyways and houses. Local artisans and a birds of prey centre are to be found there. Together with the superb views Castellar is a photographer’s delight. The next stop was the Kettal brew pub a few miles away. Here they brew English-style real ale which was brought to lunch tables in four-foot-high transparent tubes with a tap at the base. The day concluded with cake to celebrate the 75th birthday of FOTA President Val

9 months for entry A MAN is facing nine months in prison for entering his ex-boyfriend’s house in Torremolinos uninvited. They split up in July 2013, but the accused entered the house via the balcony and refused to leave. His ex went went to call the police, and when he returned, he found him asleep in bed.

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Sunday opening CHINESE business owners in Andalucia have demanded that the Junta de Andalucia allow wholesalers located on industrial estates to open on Sundays.

Centre shut THE Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre Fuengirola will be closed tomorrow (Friday) due to the Andalucian Regional Day holiday. The centre is in Calle Nueva, 3. Open Monday to Friday - 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 6.30pm. 952 474 840, www.luxmundi.org.

Tribute night FOTA Board members with Maggie Dobson who is organising a fashion show at the theatre in April. Willams. FOTA is the main fundraising arm of the Salon Varietes, Fuengirola’s English-speaking theatre.

TONIGHT (Thursday) a tribute night will be held at Legends in La Cala to raise funds for La Cala Lions from 9pm. Tickets €6 from the charity shop in La Cala or on 633 748 558.

Transsexual child moved from school THE family of a transsexual child who was attending a Catholic School have decided to take her out of the school. They say that the situation was “unsustainable” and that it was affecting the child, aged seven, at

the San Patricio School. While they say there has been no problem with any of the other pupils, they say that the school was treating her as if she had “some disease.” Their lawyer is studying the

possibility of suing the school because they didn’t allow her to use the girls’ bathroom or wear a girls’ uniform. They also refused to refer to her by the gender with which she identifies.

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Park plan THE park planned for the Campamento Benitez former military base will have parking spaces, sports areas and a restaurant.

More exports MALAGA food companies are looking to increase exports to the Middle East and the Gulf, as well as the rest of Europe, the USA, Asia and parts of Africa.

Man attacked A WOMAN, 25, was arrested in Mijas for allegedly attacking her partner, who had two injuries to the neck caused by a knife.

stalls and stands showing their products and services. The event will continue with Business Networking for all attendees and then a Fashion Show from Boutique Romano, Fuengirola and entertainment from

singing group, Funky Vocals. Raffle tickets will be sold during the festivities for the Mijas Charity, Igualdad y Valor, which supports victims of domestic violence. What’s Hot team by El Corte

Gordon Ramsay new TV series OPTOMEN TELEVISION is producing a brand new series to be set in Spain. Gordon Ramsay has been awarded 16 Michelin Stars and is famous for his temper in the kitchen. He has filmed several TV series such as Hell’s Kitchen and The F-Word. He will be sharpening his knives and his tongue to help businesses in need. Filming is due to begin in May and June and will be broadcast on Channel 4 later in the year. The show’s BAFTA-winning producers are looking for restaurants, hotels and B&Bs in Spain who would like some help from Ramsay.

Series Producer Nicola Lloyd says “This series will see Gordon travel to Europe’s holiday hotspots to help Britowned places struggling to make ends meet.” Email restaurants@ optomen.com with details and why you are suitable. Or call +44(0)203 227 5867. GORDON RAMSAY: Well known for his temper.

Ingles have donated the top prize, a €200 mountain bike. A further 20 gifts have also been given as prizes. The event is open to all to celebrate International Women’s Day and is free to attend. One potato Two Potato Limited 2013

PASSION STUDIO, in association with Costa Women, have put together an International Women’s Day Charity Fayre on March 8 at Tamisa Golf Hotel, Mijas. The Fayre will start at 4pm with 30+

Support for those with rare diseases FEDER (The Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases) have organised an awareness campaign around International Rare Disease Day tomorrow (Friday). More than 300 associations including the Butterfly Children charity (DEBRA Spain), are organising the event with The European Organisation for Rare Diseases (EURORDIS). FEDER has requested town councils and hospitals join in.

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Man rescued A MAN had to be rescued by firemen after he fell when hiking with his son in Las Pedrizas and was taken to hospital in Malaga City.

Injured in fight A MAN, 52, was arrested in Malaga for allegedly pushing another during a fight, causing him to fall and hit his head.

Cardinal named AN Archbishop with ties to Malaga, aged 84, was amongst 19 cardinals named at a ceremony in Rome by Pope Francis.

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Scouts flying visit to Airport Museum FUENGIROLA Cubs and Beavers completed their Air Activities badge with a visit to Malaga Airport Museum. The first stop was the checkin desk and luggage area where they examined old suitcases and realised that the design and weight of the suitcases would be totally unsuitable for modern day travel. The models of aircraft provided an opportunity to test their knowledge of identifying the airlines from the tail markings. Engine parts and a huge computer provided plenty of discussion and questions for the adults to answer as the group moved round the displays. The outdoor display of old vehicles used around an airport enabled the children to examine the equipment in the fire engines and to look closely at the planes on display.

AIRPORT MUSEUM: Visited by local cubs and beavers. This area also provided a close up view of the airport runway enabling children to see incoming and outgoing flights as well as a view of the smaller private planes parked close to the museum. The group moved on to look at the Roman remains at the back of the museum and then into the display of a variety of

aircraft that have been renovated for display in the museum. The Scout Group now operates a waiting list as many of the sections are at maximum numbers; however there are still a few places available for children in the Cub Section. To find out more visit www.fuengirolascouts.com.

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Illegal fishing danger to marine life A DIVER from Nerja has raised the alarm about the consequences illegal fishing is bringing to the Maro-Cerro Gordo natural park. Bernabe Jorge Toledo, manager and instructor at the Buceo Costa Nerja diving school, says that illegal trawlers are destroying marine life. He says little remains from the equivalent to 10 football pitches of Mediterranean seagrass that could be found years ago, and that seahorses and razor shells are disappearing. Budget cutbacks have resulted in increased illegal fishing in the area, Toledo points out. On top of that, a court ruling has forced the Ministry of Environment to dismiss most guards at national parks under its responsibility, jeopardising recovery work that goes back 15 years. The diving instructor told news website Infonerja that some people are even fishing the 150 endangered grouper the regional government released to restore the park’s environment.

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STARS SUPPORT SALA: Liverpool Manager, Brendan Rodgers was one of many sports stars who showed their support for Sala Group’s charity golf events last year. Other supporters include Miguel Angel Jimenez, Stephen Carr and David Bentley.

Local businesses support the Sala Super League THIS year Sala Group is taking their golf event to the next level. Sala Super League is an exclusive year-long event taking place at the finest golf courses on the coast. The successful leisure group commenced with an impressive competition at the Marbella Club Golf Resort on February 8. “We wanted to start the year in style and Marbella Club Golf Resort boasts a fantastic course in beautiful surroundings,” explained Chairman Ian Radford. The Sala Super League is based on a four-man team format commencing with a shotgun start. Two leagues in one,

this amateur golf competition offers contestants the opportunity to play against their teammates in the individual league and work together for the ultimate team prize - a three-day golfing trip to Portugal. Furthermore, the individual winner, and a friend, will also be heading to Portugal. This exclusive tournament has been created not only to offer a fantastic golfing experience but also to support local charity, DEBRA. The February event raised more than €1,500, a great start towards the annual target of over

€25,000 for local charities. DEBRA cares for individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a painful genetic condition which causes the skin to blister at the slightest friction, or even spontaneously. Many local businesses are kindly sponsoring this charity tournament including Currencies Direct, Ecocarinvest and Questestates. Other businesses showing their support include Porsche Centre Sportwagen Marbella and Stein Personal & Corporate Planners. The next Sala Super League event takes place on March 15 at La

RAF Association Valentine Weekend FOR the first time ever, the three branches of the Royal Air Forces Association in Spain joined forces for a "Friendship and Comradeship" occasion over Valentine’s Weekend. This was organised and coordinated by the Costa del Sol Branch who had booked the entire Tamisa Golf Hotel in Mijas Costa. The weekend started with a Cava reception, followed by a pre-dinner reception, a full Valentines dinner with entertainment and dancing until late with the dining room decorated for the occasion, and all the guests in all their

finery. On Saturday most of the guests did their own thing, visiting such places as the Picasso Museum in Malaga, or just sightseeing, and getting ready for another evening of food and drink. That evening saw the Grand Gala, which included the presence of Wing Commander Smith, the new CO of RAF Gibraltar. The hotel foyer was decorated with a RAFA display and the Standards of RAFA, and the three Spanish Branches, Costa del Sol (now encompassing Gibraltar), Costa Blanca, and North Costa Blanca.

Cañada. To sign up a team for March or any other event this year visit www.salagroupholdings. com/golf. With the first event completely oversubscribed please be sure to reserve your place quickly.

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Fewer immigrants have been arriving in Andalucia IN 2013, the arrival of immigrants to Andalucia fell by 19 per cent.

According to the Andalucian Pro-Human Rights Association, last

year, 2,743 people entered Spain via Andalucia. Figures fell in most of the provinces which have coasts, including Huelva, Malaga, Granada and Almeria, but not in Cadiz. Just over 1,400

immigrants arrived in Cadiz in 2013, almost 100 more than in 2012. Meanwhile, no immigrants have arrived in Malaga for the past two years. Most of the immigrants who came to Spain last

year came in small boats, followed by inflatable dinghies and jumping over border fences. There were 130 people who died attempting to reach Spain in 2013, 24 of them in Andalucia.

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Port fire A CONTAINER caught fire at Malaga Port and damaged the spare parts for vehicles which were inside. It was extinguished by Malaga firemen.

OAP protests ELDERLY protesters in Malaga, known as ‘yayoflautas,’ have announced protests against the government’s cuts to their pensions.

2nd prize A WINNING ticket for the second prize of the National Lottery was sold in Malaga, the holder won €60,000.

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SHUTTERBUG GROUP: Taking a well earned break.

Shooting with a difference EACH month Shutterbug Photographic group members visit different locations for a ‘Photo Shoot.’ This month the group made a departure from the usual format, February’s photo shoot (Shop Window) involved photographing two separate villas internally and externally with a view to forming a collage of five to six photo-

graphs suitable for displaying in an estate agents window. Anyone interested in joining Shutterbug Photographic group (from the beginner or more professional person) should telephone John on 639 810 574 or alternatively visit the website www.shutterbugs-spain. org to obtain more information.

MALAGA’S Contemporary Art Centre (CAC) is the second most prominent museum online in Spain, beaten only by El Prado in Madrid.

Used water MALAGA City Hall aims to build a purification plant for recycled water to be used to irrigate large local gardens.

Bag stolen A MAN, 41, was arrested in Malaga for allegedly stealing a handbag from a woman while distracting her by asking for directions.

U3A Costa del Sol lectures U3A talks will be held in the Reference Library at Lux Mundi, Calle Nueva 3, Fuengirola and are free to members. Visitors €5. Tuesday, March 4, 11am to 12.30pm, Bert Stern: Photographer, Ad Man and Film Director, by speaker Ken Knight. This will be an informal talk about the recently deceased

photographer, ad man and film director. Wednesday March 5, 11am to 12.30pm, Galaxies of the Universe: Where they come from and where they go, by speaker Peter Cadman. Also on Wednesday March 5, 2.45pm to 4.15pm, El Greco, by speaker Liz Cochrane.

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Hashish smugglers TWO men were arrested after they were caught carrying 57 kilos of hashish when embarking on the ferry from the Spanish enclave of Melilla to Malaga.

Hiking route THE first City of Malaga Popular Hiking Route will be held on March 16, places to participate were snapped up by hikers.

Work danger ALMOST 20 workrelated accidents were registered in Malaga every day in 2013, 1.7 per cent more than the previous year.

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Infanta avoided judge’s questions almost 580 times THE Infanta Cristina answered “I don’t know” 412 times during her appearance in court in Palma. A transcript of her appearance before judge Jose Castro in Palma court to answer to charges in the Noos corruption case reveals that she also said “I can’t

remember” 82 times, “I am unaware” on 58 occasions and “I didn’t know” 14 times. Her statement lasted six hours during which she mainly answered questions regarding the activities of Aizoon, the company created allegedly to

hide the €6 million of public funds illegally obtained through the Noos Institute. She said she was unaware of what the company did, despite owning half of it with her husband Iñaki Urdangarin. She avoided answering the

Pop icon chooses Spanish designer POP icon Lady Gaga has chosen the creations of a Spanish designer to appear in her next musical video. Lady Gaga will reportedly wear ‘at least’ one of the creations of Eva Soto, a young designer who has been linked to the Samsung EGO catwalk. The delighted designer from Galicia, aged 29, said that she had always admired the style of the pop singer but never imagined that she would notice her designs. She admitted she found it

hard to believe the deal which had been struck following an e-mail which the pop diva herself had sent to the designer, to tell her how much she had liked her ideas and which she says hopes will help her gain international recognition. However, she says that she is trying not to be too excited, despite Lady Gaga telling her that she had selected one of the creations from her DESIGNER: Eva Soto’s creations have collection ‘Entre Lineas’ been chosen for next ‘Gaga’ video. (Between the Lines).

judge on almost 580 occasions and claimed that she participated in the company because she trusted her husband and that she never had anything to do with its accounts. A video of her statement was recorded illegally. The Duke of Palma could face between 10 and 19 years in prison for embezzlement, corruption, document falsification, fraud against the administration and tax evasion.

Coordinated police efforts LOCAL POLICE from along the Costa del Sol met in Marbella to set common strategies to face the area’s problems. The forces from the towns throughout the province will share their knowledge because the problems they face are very similar but until now had not been tackled in a coordinated manner. The project is expected to benefit safety for citizens in all of the towns.

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Fire extinguished FIREFIGHTERS put out a fire that threatened nearby houses in the Almuñecar district of Lobres. The burning of stubble in the Era del Teniente reed bed accidentally started the blaze, sources said.

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Drug trafficking A GUARDIA Civil from Algarrobo was arrested as part of an anti-drugs operation in Nerja. The officer has been accused, together with 11 other people, of allegedly smuggling 1,500 kilograms of hashish and hiding it in the Maro-Cerro Gordo natural park.

Action brought THE Environment section of the Malaga Public Prosecutor’s Office has brought action against a woman from VelezMalaga for allegedly selling six endangered Greek tortoises online.

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Lottery winners LUCKY ticket holders in Jacarilla and Almoradi have scooped nearly €9 million in prizes from the National Lottery.

Rice Torrevieja TWENTY SEVEN restaurants Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa involved in the second edition of Torrevieja’ starting on Monday. www.torreviejagastronomica.com.

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Residents unite RESIDENTS in La Aparecida gathered in support of the family of a teenager who is critically ill after falling through a skylight while playing on a building site. They ask the council to finish the work at the site.

Warmest months JANUARY and February have been the driest and warmest for 33 years. Conditions are repeating those in 1981; one of the 20th century’s driest years.

THE same Alcoy bakery has been held up five times by a knife-wielding man wearing a balaclava and knickers on his head. The assistant failed to identify the police’s principal suspect.

Man hurt A MAN, 35, was seriously injured when he overturned his car in the Avenida del Mediterraneo in Almeria after hitting a road sign. He sustained several injuries and was transferred to Torrecardenas Hospital.

NEIGHBOURS demanding the removal of an illegal phone tower in Benajarafe (Velez-Malaga) have taken the case to the Public Prosecutor’s Office as still it hasn’t been removed five years after it was promised.

FOUR people, two men and two women, were admitted to Santa Ana Hospital in Motril following a collision between five cars on the N340 road in Torrenueva.

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More visitors VALENCIA COAST: Tourism and fishing would be harmed.

Fight to keep Gulf of Valencia oil-free THE list of opponents to oil exploration in the Gulf of Valencia continues to grow. Jose Mas, president of Calpe’s Royal Yacht Club is also president of the Association of Valencian Community Yacht Clubs. All members oppose the surveys planned by Cairn Energy, he said. Mas emphasised the need to fly the flag and defend the Valencia coast at a recent meeting with Ana Perez,

local councillor for Land Protection. He was accompanied by Juan Perez who heads Calpe’s fishing guild which, like all Marina Alta guilds, is fighting the exploration. Calpe Town Hall has challenged Cairn Energy’s environmental impact assessment, Perez assured them. Authorising the prospections means “a life sentence” for the sea, she said. Earlier Antoni Joan

Bertomeu, mayor of Teulada-Moraira, joined the chorus of protests from Denia and Javea. “Our coast must not suffer, bearing in mind its natural wealth, the fragility of its biodiversity and the harm to tourism and fishing,” Bertomeu said. Benissa Town Hall also rejects the Cairn Energy project in a fight that is uniting the Marina Alta, regardless of political aims and ideology.

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THE new library within Torrevieja’s Ciudad del Mar school has been officially inaugurated by Mayor Eduardo Dolon who urged students to visit it and enjoy the pleasure of reading.

FIFTY schoolchildren at an Alcoy mountain refuge and 18 elderly people from a nearby Alzheimer’s home were evacuated during a woodland fire. It spread when farm workers burned weeds and stubble.

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MARCH sees a number of activities and workshops taking place at Santa Pola’s Natural Park including birdwatching, interpretive tours, lectures and visits to the Museum of Salt.

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Slightly shaken SIX minor earthquakes were registered in the Monforte del Cid and Petrel area. Measuring between 1.3 and 2.4 on the Richter scale they were “normal” for the zone, experts said.

What’s in a name ALICANTE Airport was officially renamed Alicante-Elche last July but airports’ authority AENA has only just altered the lettering on the airport building. The aiport code remains ALC, however.

Ikea fight SAN VICENTE shopkeepers and others from surrounding L’Alacanti towns will oppose plans for Alicante City’s Ikea. They also fear competition from franchise chains at the new Rabasa shopping centre.

ALMERIA City’s museums received a record number of visitors during January. A total of 4,597 people were registered with number one spot going to the new Guitar Museum.

Cheers THE first phase of works for a new wine museum in Laujar de Andarax has been completed at a cost of €21,500.

Soho market HUNDREDS of people enjoyed the first artesan and second hand ‘Soho’ market in Adra.The market will now be held on the third Sunday of each month on the promenade opposite the marina.

Smash and grab A JEWELLER’S shop in Dalias was the victim of an early morning raid with thieves breaking down the door and getting away with an estimated haul of €70,000.

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Homeless detained A HOMELESS man, 30, was arrested in Palma after he allegedly knocked another man unconscious to rob him. A couple friend of the detainee was arrested as well for covering the assault.

Luxurious visit LUXURY mega yacht ‘Pacific’ visited Palma last weekend. The 85-metre long vessel is equipped with a gym, a spa, a cinema and its own heliport.

Gender gap BALEARIC women earned an average €19,377 in 2011. This is 16.4 per cent less than what men earned the same year, trade union UGT has denounced.

Helicopter rescue A MAN, 50, was rescued by helicopter after he broke a foot while hiking in the Puig Fume area near Pollensa.

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Scotland may have Queen COULD the Duchess of Alba become the Queen of Scotland? Maria del Rosario Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart y Silva, 18th Duchess of Alba de Tormes, better known as simply the Duchess of Alba and close to marking her 88th birthday, has, according to Guinness World Records, more titles recognised by an existing government than any other noble in the world, more than 40! However, the matter has been raised in the press that if Scotland obtains independence, she could become their rightful Queen.

Known to her friends and family as Cayetana, in October 2011, she married a man 24 years her junior despite the opposition of her family and the King of Spain. She gave her children their inheritance in advance, and her new husband renounced any claim on her wealth, estimated at as much as €3.5 billion. She is a direct descendent of King James II of England and VII of Scotland, the last Monarch to reign north of Hadrian’s Wall, between 1685 and 1688, and the greatgreat-great-great-granddaughter of James FitzJames, the illegitimate

son of King James VII of Scotland. The Duchess is rumoured to be quite keen on the idea and has the money to help the independence movement gather strength as well as helping what would be the world’s newest country to get on its feet. Plus Cayetana could add yet another title to her list; probably the most prestigious she could ever hope to have. The other ‘candidate,’ Duke of Bavaria Franz Bonaventura Adalbert Maria Herzog von Bayern, is reportedly ‘not really that interested.’

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NORWAY - A Norwegian children’s charity left a scantilydressed 11-year-old boy at a bus stop in the cold to test how many people would help him. Most did.

Go home NORWAY - Russian President Vladmir Putin reportedly told the head of Norway’s sports federation that with 16 Winter Olympic medals, they had enough and should go home.

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Nice cuppa A COUPLE who went through years of legal action over their children, reached a consensus after a High Court judge suggested they sit down and have a cup of tea together.

BRITISH households are expecting their finances to improve over the next 12 months for the first time in at least five years, a survey shows.

Banksy sold ONE of Banksy’s most famous murals, ‘Kissing Coppers,’ has been sold at auction in the US for £345,000 after being removed from the wall of a Brighton pub.

SWEDEN - Supervisors at a municipality in Sweden have been found guilty of driving a coworker to suicide by bullying him at work.

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PRINCESS VICTORIA: Swedes want her to reign.

DOG owners who fail to control their animals should be given notices ordering them to train their pets or have them taken away, campaigners and politicians have said.

Sales up FERRARI says the UK has become its biggest European market, overtaking Germany. Almost 680 cars were shipped to the UK last year.

Real life Uncaring bosses MORE than half of workers feel their employers do not care about their well-being, leading many to consider looking for a new job, according to a study by Investors in People.

RUSSIAN PRESS Lingerie cleansing SYNTHETIC lingerie is to be banned from July under new trade laws in the Eurasian Union countries. Russia’s lingerie outlets may throw away up to 90 per cent of their stock.

SWEDEN - Police are attempting to dismantle a network of 40 children, some as young as eight, who were forced into drug dealing in Stockholm.

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PEOPLE from countries which have legalised child euthanasia, such as Belgium, which recently passed the law, could be banned from adopting Russian children.

DENMARK - The Danish government has brought in a ban on the religious slaughter of animals for the production of halal and kosher meat.

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LIFE can mean life, Court of Appeal judges have ruled, following a European Court of Human Rights decision which declared them unlawful.

SWEDEN - Almost 50 per cent of Swedes want King Carl Gustaf XVII to abdicate and Princess Victoria to take the throne, a survey shows.

Suicide guilt

TEA: A calming way to reach agreement.

Positive outlook

A HUNGARIAN rabbi said he had found 103 Torah scrolls stolen from Hungarian Jews during WWII and stashed in a Russian library.

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Building auctioned RUSSIA expressed outrage after one of its diplomatic buildings was auctioned by Sweden

GERMAN PRESS Shredded cash

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as a result of litigation between Moscow and a German businessman.

Potato imports RUSSIA will start importing Dutch seed potatoes again, once a quality inspection has deemed them suitable. This could mean a €10 million export opportunity.

Presidential criticism RUSSIA condemned unrest in Ukraine as a coup attempt, with President Putin blaming the opposition for the biggest escalation in three months of anti-government protests.

Meat imports RUSSIA is planning to partially lift a ban on meat imports from the United States. The import of US pork, beef, and turkey was halted last year due to safety concerns.

BAVARIAN police are searching for the owner of thousands of euros found shredded at a waste disposal site. If no-one comes forward then employees at the site will get the cash.

Street sex THE mayor in the German-French border town of Saarbrücken plans to ban street prostitution, as the region’s sex trade problem continues to increase.

Cutting costs SEVERAL government ministers in Germany have reportedly been sleeping in back rooms in their Berlin offices, despite earning around €14,000 a month.

Bling bishop A DISGRACED German bishop who spent €31 million building new headquarters reportedly used cash for good causes to fund his lavish projects.

Gold diggers GERMAN archaeologists recovered over €1 million worth of Roman gold and silver jewellery from an amateur treasure hunter who dug it up illegally.

Hoax calls FIREFIGHTERS in Berlin are losing their patience after being called to a home for refugees 160 times for no reason. They believe youths may be behind the hoax calls.

No permission CIVIL servants at Germany’s defence ministry signed off a €55 million pay-off as part of the Eurofighter project without checking with their boss.

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A new solution for struggling businessmen is coming to Spain AS the recession continues to bite a new solution for local businessmen struggling to raise finance from banks is coming to Spain. Whilst the concept of pawn brokers is nothing new going back thousands of years - the idea of high end ‘asset lending’ is not so well known. Cash-rich businessmen collected valuable toys like Ferraris, glittering jewellery, yachts and even valuable wine collections in the good times, but now as banks have become more careful about lending money, cash flow for even successful businessmen has dried up. That is where James Constantinou and his hugely successful business Prestige Pawn Brokers comes in. Simply put his clients in need of

EXPENSIVE TOYS: Bentleys and gold jewellery. temporary funding bring him their expensive ‘toys’ and he will lend them up to 60 to 70 per cent of their value. He is setting up in rich man’s playground Puerto Banus, perhaps indicating that even the wealthiest

are starting to feel the pinch. The Euro Weekly News caught up with him in his plush hotel as TV crews were following him round shooting footage for a potential Channel 4 series after rave reviews of a oneoff show he did for the

British TV company last year. The smart 46-year-old explained what he was doing in town was simply a natural extension of his business, which he started in the wealthy Surrey town of Weybridge in 2008 as the recession hit the UK. “I have been coming to Puerto Banus for nearly 30 years, so as soon as I set up the business I realised the potential there was for it to work here. It was something I wanted to do, but just did not have the time until now. “Simply speaking there is a lot of money around. Sure there are Ferraris in Weybridge, but you do not see one every five minutes as you do around here.” He added that in the few days he had been in Spain he had potential clients looking for valuations on items such as a vintage Bentley, Mark 2 Jaguar and a Frank Mueller watch worth €100,000 as well as collections of jewellery.

He added that his idea of franchising his business has generated a lot of interest in Spain as well as worldwide. He is looking to set up business in Puerto Banus within a month. Banus could indeed be the right place at the right time for him, especially with his A-list cast of customers, including in the UK a Sheikh, rock stars, and footballers. There are also plenty of businessmen who need short term cash flow, but don’t have the time to wait for a bank to finalise a deal. “As long as the papers are in order, we can OK a loan using a car as collateral and have the money available by the end of the business day.” That speed of action, he said is one of the keys to his success. “If someone needs to borrow, for example, €100,000 for a month we charge 2.9 per cent interest. Now that may sound a lot over the course of a year, but for a month

you will not get a better deal as we charge no up front arrangement fees." But he needs to take care about who he lends money to. Scammers are an occupational hazard. Some are less serious than others. “Someone sent me a picture of a Picasso painting he wanted to raise money on. But you could see from the photo that it was a chocolate box - you could even see the edge.” Another deal he turned down was a blood-stained Nazi armband. “The story was - and it came with a thick file of ‘corroborating evidence’ from US soldiers that it had belonged to Adolf Hitler." Turning his attention back to Banus he said: “I love it here. The lifestyle is great. I first came when I was 18, and loved it.” He added the Banus lifestyle and his business were the perfect fit. “This is an exciting opportunity, Spain is great, and I look forward to doing business here.”

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THE Alhaurin el Grande branch of the Royal British Legion celebrated its 9th Anniversary. Branch members had a lunch provided by Pedro and Mari Carmen at Restaurante Bohemia in Coin. Along with a prize raffle organised by the social team the branch raised another €163 for the Poppy Appeal. The branch meets at 11am every other Tuesday at Venta El Bichito on the Alhaurin to Coin road and welcomes new members. Membership is open to anyone who supports the aims of the Legion and is not restricted to service or exservice personnel. There is a programme of events, trips and coffee mornings and is a good place to meet new friends and exchange info. For further details contact Chairman, Chris James on 952 112 118 or 637 134 616 or Secretary, Anne Breese on 951 309 793.

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RBL Alhaurin el Grande lunch FAREWELL: Ann Garton with some of the Age Care Committee members.

Age Care farewell AGE CARE’S Charity Shop volunteers gathered to say farewell to Ann Garton who resigned for health reasons as Deputy Manager of the Charity Shop in El Zoco. Ann has worked alongside Beverley Morland, Manager of the Age Care Charity Shop, for the last three years. Presenting Ann with flowers, Beverley said: “Ann has been my righthand woman. She has come in to work every day, come rain or shine! We are

very lucky to have such loyal volunteers.” Age Care’s Charity Shop in El Zoco is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm and donations are welcome. www.agecarecosta.org. Coffee mornings are held: Benalmadena Costa La Iglesia Bar, near Bonanza Square, Mondays: 11am - 1pm or Calahonda El Zoco Café, Supersol, El Zoco, Tuesdays: 11am 1pm. Anyone who needs help,

or would like to help, contact George Glynn on 952 933 409. Email info@agecarecosta.org.

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The 1958 Tournament in Sweden By Tony Matthews SIXTEEN countries competed in four groups of four with each team playing each other once. And this was the first time that four from the UK were involved while at the same time, Pele was in action and goal average was used to separate teams in groups. The groups were: (1) Argentina, Czechoslovakia, Northern Ireland, West Germany; (2) France, Paraguay, Scotland, Yugoslavia; (3) Hungary, Mexico, Sweden, Wales; (4) Austria, Brazil, England, Russia. Unfortunately, England, weakened by the loss of key Manchester United players killed in the Munich air crash and with the late Tom Finney in their line-up, were dumped out by Russia (in a play-off) while the Scots finished bottom of their group. Eight countries made it into the quarter-finals, the ties ending Brazil 1 Wales 0, France 4 Northern Ireland 0, Russia 0 Sweden 2 and defending champions West Germany 1 Yugoslavia 0.

50,000 fans, saw Brazil at their brilliant best. Two-goal Pele was again in top form as they beat the Swedes 5-2 to win the trophy for the first time. France whipped West Germany 6-3 to claim third spot.

1958 CUP: Brazil beat the hosts, Sweden, 5-2 to win the trophy. In the semi-finals Pele’s treble inspired Brazil to a crushing 5-2 win over France and the host nation Sweden beat the Germans 3-1. The final, played in Solnan before

Facts: • Pele became the youngest player to score in a World Cup final and the youngest to gain a winner’s medal. • Nils Liedholm (Sweden) became the oldest player to score in a World Cup final (35 years, 263 days). • The final produced the highest number of goals scored by a winning team (5), the highest number of total goals scored (7). • Just Fontaine, France, netted 13 goals in the tournament, a record that still stands. • Over 868,000 spectators attended the 35 matches (giving an average of 24,800).

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MORE than 100 people demonstrated in Madrid to condemn ill-treatment of greyhounds. The protest was organised by several greyhound rescue groups and the pro-animal political party, PACMA. All called for an immediate ban on their use in hunting. “We want to speak out for these animals that are abandoned year after year,” said PACMA spokeswoman Laura Duarte. Hunting with greyhounds should be eradicated, the party claimed, but accused Spain’s institutions of having little interest in solving the problem. So far this year the BAAS Galgos Association has rescued 150 abandoned greyhounds, said its president Beatriz Marlasca. This figure is already too high, she said, bearing in mind that until now the total is usually around 300 a year. “Hell” begins for greyhounds as the hunting season ends, declared Marlasca, who urged the government to control breeders and pursue owners who abandon animals. Famous author and journalist Rosa Montero who is well-known for supporting animal rights, was present at the Madrid protest. The treatment handed out to greyhounds is “brutal” Montero said. “Spain can never aspire to being a cultured, developed country unless it respects its animals,” she declared.

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NISSAN’s new medium-duty NT500 lorry is to be produced at its Avila factory. The plant will produce 2,500 units a year for Spain, France, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Italy and Portugal. As well as the €100 million Avila outlay, the group is launching two new models in Barcelona this year, with a total investment of €431 million, announced

Nissan’s vice-president for industrial operations in Spain, Frank Torres. The new lorry and existing Cabstar will guarantee the jobs of the Avila plant’s 501 employees, Torres said. The company also plans to review the situation of 22 employees who relocated to Barcelona. They could return in 2015 if the market recovers, Nissan sources revealed.

Fraud or delusion of losing gambler SOME people believe they possess a foolproof betting system. Jose Santamaria of Santiago de Compostela (Galicia) had so much faith in his that he decided to sue Telefonica when he failed to win. As a result of Santamaria’s formal complaint the national high court in Madrid is investigating Telefonica Moviles España for massive premium rate SMS fraud. Mobile software companies Zed Iberia Wordline and Alvento Soluciones are also implicated. The three are accused of earning more than €46 million by rigging the ‘Movistar Emocion Millon’ competition in 2009 that required contestants to

submit points via text messages to participate in a multimillion draw. Text messages were sent in bulk and points irregularly allocated, Jose Santamaria claimed afterwards. Prizes were won by people who were related to each other or lived at the same address and prizewinners were not officially announced, Santamaria said. There was no fraud, Telefonica sources insisted, and only Santamaria complained out of thousands of participants. He also defines himself as a professional gambler with “an infallible system” the same sources said. “When he failed to win he blamed the three companies believing it had to be a swindle.”

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€16.9m fine THE CNMV, Spain’s stock market regulator, fined Santander €16.9 million for mis-selling €7 billion of its convertible bonds in 2007. Investors suffered huge losses when Santander’s shares plummeted during the financial crisis.

More jobs GRIFOLS, the Barcelona-based multinational pharmaceuticals and chemical company, has enlarged it Parets del Valles plant. This will enable it to double blood plasma production, creating more than 400 new jobs.

Rich-poor gulf widens ANDALUCIA, Valencia and Murcia are the worst-hit by the financial crisis. The last five years have left a deeper mark on these three regions than any others in Spain. In contrast, the Basque Region and Navarra, together with Madrid and Castilla y Leon, fared best, found the Cajas de Ahorro (savings

banks) think-tank, Fundecas. The third of Spain’s inhabitants who live in Andalucia, the Valencian Community and Murcia saw the per capita GDP fall by almost 10 per cent. Thirty-three per cent lost their jobs. At the other end of the scale Madrid, the Basque Region and Navarra lost only 5 per cent of their GDP.

NEW LORRY: Will be produced at the factory in Avila.

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STAT OF WEEK GAS NATURAL FENOSA earned €1.4 billion last year, only 0.3 per cent more than in 2012. It owed the increase to good performance outside Spain and “strict financial policies” the multinational said.

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Facebook buys the leading text messaging system for $19 billion FACEBOOK has acquired WhatsApp for $19 billion (€13.84 billion) in cash, stock and shares, the social network giant announced in a statement. In their biggest acquisition to date, Facebook has taken on the popular text messaging system, which is used by more than 450 million people. Although many younger people are drifting away from Facebook, WhatsApp is rapidly increasing in popularity. In some markets it is now more prominent than Facebook, with approximately one million new users a day. As of August 2013, some 20 million people were users of WhatsApp in Spain. Together with Spain, Germany, Mexico or India have also reached the 20-million-user milestone. The high cost of SMS text messages and increasing sales of smartphone devices are behind the Spanish success of WhatsApp. Predictions by MassyPhone, an online business message provider for sending WhatsApp messages, say the upward tendency will continue and the text messaging service will have doubled its users in Spain by 2015.

WhatsApp founders, Jan Koum and Brian Action, are now to join the billionaire set in Silicon Valley. The deal includes $4 billion (€2.91 billion) in cash, $12 billion (€8.74 billion) in Facebook

shares and a further $3 billion (€2.18 billion) in stock at a later date. WhatsApp’s brand will be maintained, with its headquarters remaining in Mountain View, California. Jan Koum, WhatsApp CEO, will join Facebook’s Board of Directors, and WhatsApp’s core messaging product and Facebook’s existing Messenger app will continue to operate as standalone applications. Koum said: “WhatsApp’s extremely high user engagement and rapid growth are driven by the simple, powerful and instantaneous messaging capabilities we provide. We’re excited and honoured to partner with Facebook as we continue to bring our product to more people around the world.” In 2012, Facebook purchased photo-sharing app Instagram for $1billion (€728,420,818), which had been their largest purchase to date before the new deal with WhatsApp.

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Suspected launderer to be extradited SPAIN has approved the extradition to the US of Arthur Budovsky. Ukrainian-born Budovsky, who gave up US citizenship on marrying a Puerto Rican, is accused of being the ‘principal founder’ of Liberty Reserve. He and seven employees allegedly used the digital currency service which is based in Costa Rica to launder more than $6 billion (€4.36 billion) for criminal organisations. The authorities claim the case is the biggest international laundering operation to be tried by the United States. Budovsky was arrested in May last year when his flight from Morocco stopped over in Madrid. The national high court in Madrid has consented to his extradition on the grounds his alleged crimes took place in the US.

A FASTER than expected rebalancing of the Spanish economy has prompted Moody’s to upgrade the country’s government bond rating to Baa2 to Baa3. The credit rating agency has assigned Spain a positive outlook, and has concurrently upgraded Spain’s short-term rating to Prime-2 from Prime-3. Moody’s based its decision on the improving medium-term economic prospects, underpinned by a rebalancing of the economy away from real-estate investment towards exports. This, according to the agency, should provide for a more sustainable growth trajectory. The growth pattern of the Spanish economy in the third quarter of 2013 has become more balanced, Moody’s argues. Business investment has started to contribute positively and consumer confidence has been improving on the back of an earlier-than-expected stabilisation in the labour market. At the same time, both the corporate and household sectors continue to reduce

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Moody’s upgrades Spain’s government bond rating with a positive outlook

EXPORTS: Rebalancing of economy leading to better ratings. their high debt burdens, Moody’s adds. Competitiveness gains have been substantial and will continue to underpin the export sector as wage growth will likely remain very moderate in the coming years, according to the rating agency. Exports also seem to be significantly more diversified than before the crisis, limiting the vulnerability to a growth slowdown in any one region. Improving economic prospects in turn

provide a greater level of confidence that Spain’s still elevated budget deficit can be gradually reduced in the coming years. The 2013 general government budget deficit target of 6.5 per cent of GDP (excluding bank restructuring cost of 0.5 per cent of GDP) is likely to have been reached, and Moody’s also considers this year’s target of a deficit of 5.8 per cent of GDP to be achievable. However, the credit rating agency

expects the public debt ratio will continue to increase for several more years given the persistent budget deficits and relatively moderate nominal GDP growth, before peaking at above 102 per cent of GDP in 2016. Moody’s also expects the unemployment rate to decline only slowly over the coming years, although the labour market reforms have probably lowered the rate of GDP growth necessary to achieve significant net employment creation. The positive outlook on the Baa2 rating reflects Moody’s expectations that improvements in the economy and the government’s fiscal position will continue over the forecast horizon. More specifically, Moody’s expects the economic recovery to gather speed in the course of 2014 with domestic demand, particularly business investment, contributing positively to growth. The rating agency also expects wage moderation to continue, deepening the important competitiveness gains achieved to date.

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The worth of a woman Loose change A look at finance for females

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T’S not just the economic crisis that is affecting the financial situation of women; discrimination between the wages of male and female workers is also contributing to the fact that girls bring home less money per month. According to a report from the European Commission, on average, women in the EU earn around 16 per cent less per hour than men. So picture this, a boy and girl baby are born with equal opportunities, but as current society would have it the educational and career

expectations for boys and girls are different. By the time they grow up, the boy will be earning on average 16.2 per cent more than the girl. Not really fair, is it? Looking specifically at Spain, it has been noted the wage gap between men and women is such

that a woman should have to work 84 days more per year to earn the same salary as a man. Other statistics show that while 2 million part-time female workers in Spain earned €719 per month in 2012, men doing the same job earned a monthly salary of

€804. Curiously, this gender pay gap throughout Europe exists even though women do better at school and university than men. On average, in 2011, 82 per cent of young women reached at least upper secondary school education in the EU, compared to 77 per cent of men. Women

also represent 60 per cent of university graduates in the EU. The implications of such discrimination can be detrimental to women. It means women earn less over their lifetimes; this results in lower pensions and a risk of poverty in old age. The reasons for such discrimination are numerous, and often the result of so-called ‘direct discrimination’ where women are treated less favourably than men. In sectors like health and social work, women make up 80 per cent of all workers and typically have lower wages than those dominated by men, such as banking. According to experts, gender equality is a key for achieving employment growth, competitiveness and economic recovery.

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Costly show STATE broadcaster TVE spends €3.68 million to produce a series of its afternoon show ‘Entre todos.’ €175,000 goes to presenter Toñi Moreno, which means she earns approximately €1,400 per 150-minute show.

Bonus back A MADRID court has sentenced the Interior Ministry to give a prison officer back a Christmas bonus which was cancelled in 2012 after the government passed anti-deficit measures.

Big save CUTBACKS have allowed the 17 Spanish regions to save an estimated €4.04 billion between 2011 and 2013, the Finance Ministry announced. This is 15.9 per cent more than predicted last year.

He sold us land that wasn’t his Q. Ten years ago we bought a piece of land and built a house on it. We paid You and the £40,000 but never registered the land. Law in Spain Now we have started to obtain a By David Searl proper title deed, the ‘escritura,’ but when we checked with the Town Hall, we discovered that the land was not owned by the man who sold it to us. Instead, it has been registered to a neighbour on the other side. This registered owner of ‘our land’ now wants us to pay him for it. We have asked the original ‘seller’ to return our payment to him, but he keeps putting us off, so we now intend to go to court against him. How long might this take and is there anything else we can do? KW (by email) A. Your legal claim to recover money from the fraudulent seller is likely to take two or three years at least. As to ‘anything else’ you can do, it is what you should have done before you bought the land. The most basic point is to have documentary evidence that your seller is the owner of the land. If the land was not

registered at the Property Registry, then the Town Hall ‘Urbanismo’ department will have some information. What does your purchase contract say? If your seller claimed to be the owner at the time, he may be open to charges of fraud as well as civil damages. Finally, my lawyers at Ubeda Retana

strongly suspect that the land has no ‘permiso de segregación’ which is a permit to subdivide country land into plots.

Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

FINALIST CITY: Barcelona was highlighted for the use of new technologies.

Barcelona could be Europe’s leading innovative city A SPANISH city could be the winner of the first European Capital of Innovation award, or iCapital. Barcelona has become a finalist of the award together with Grenoble (France) and Groningen (Netherlands). The three finalists were selected from a shortlist of six contestants where the city of Malaga also competed. An independent panel of experts selected the cities on the basis of their main achievements and policies building the best ‘innovation ecosystem.’ The Catalan city was highlighted “for

introducing the use of new technologies to bring the city closer to citizens.” The winner of the €500,000 prize will be announced at the closing ceremony of the Innovation Convention 2014, Europe’s premier innovation event in Brussels on March 10 and 11. The iCapital Award was launched to encourage cities to stimulate innovation and create a network of cities which can share their best ideas for the future. Cities are judged on the basis of initiatives they have already taken and ideas to enhance innovative capacity.

OPINION & COMMENT

Appalled at town hall’s home threat I WAS appalled to read the item (Costa del Sol, Issue 1493) about the expats facing the demolition of their Mijas home. This is just typical of how some of the elected bureaucrats run a cart and horse through established legal matters, considering only their selfish political urges, at the expense of expats who they obviously consider as second class citizens not worthy of the respect of their own laws. The O’Riellys have my total support in their planned legal action. From personal experience I know what stress a situation like this can cause; there appears to be no quick legal action possible in Spain, and even though they are clearly in the right and must win any action they and their lawyer take, this whole matter will remain a cloud over their lives unless the threat is withdrawn immediately. It would be great for Euro Weekly News to start a campaign against this evil and illegal action. I am sure you will have the support of not only many expats but also many Spanish nationals who not only make their living from the development of the Costa del Sol but are decent human beings who strongly resent the actions of a small number of their fellow citizens. Sandi Davidson (By e-mail)

Horrified I READ the article concerning the O’Riellys’ home with horror. How could these evil politicians ruin the life of a couple by threatening to destroy the home they have created from an old building, having made sure they complied with all the relevant Spanish laws and even bought the property from a judge! You state that “the town hall claims this was an empty plot with no house.” These people deserve to be instantly dismissed for their self-serving incompetence!

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She told me they’re not a charity and if they were to make it cheaper they would have “an influx of injured animals brought in to them.” I felt this was such a callous attitude as vets should be caring towards animals, not just those who have owners willing to pay. It means that a lot of stray animals are left to suffer and die simply because the people trained to help them seem to not want to unless there is money involved! Cassie Alcaide, Teulada (Alicante)

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One OAP eyes and chats up another, who was only interested in the price of bananas at Bioparc, Fuengirola. Ernie Barnes, Arroyo de la Miel They are giving the Costa del Sol and the whole of Spain a bad reputation which can only put off more expats from investing here. Don Leeser (By e-mail)

What a joke I AM not one to comment on articles in the paper, however, I feel compelled to write... is this article a joke? How in the world can the town hall make such a ridiculous accusation to say this is a house that was built four years ago and not accept any proof from the O’Riellys to say this was an old mill house (and yes it looks like one) built in 1964. If this goes ahead I will absolutely lose faith in the Spanish justice system. Danielle Evie, (By e-mail)

Gone mad I AM in shock. Has Mijas Town Hall gone mad? You can see by

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the photo this is an old house. And l cannot believe that the Ayuntamiento will not even accept the proof, this is terrible! Lisa Prout, (By e-mail)

Off-plan plea IN response to Kath Williams’ letter (Issue 1493), as she requested I wondered if she would take on board the topic of money owing to clients who paid for off-plan properties. Whilst I sympathise with the SOHA members, there are umpteen more whose life savings have been put into off-plan

properties and who now have to rent. Our solicitor has been less than useless but I have proof that we are owed €35,000. I would welcome a chat with anyone interested in this subject. Mayors and builders who have been found guilty and given prison sentences are still lording around having said they are bankrupt! Rita Vost, (By e-mail)

Bad attitude I FOUND a kitten lying by the side of the road which had been run over and left to die. I managed to pick up the stray kitten and take it to the vet. It was badly injured and sadly there was no choice but to put her to sleep. The bill they gave me, €162, I thought was extortionate considering that I had rescued it from a busy road and brought it to them for help. I went back to query the bill but the owner/manager refused to speak to me, so it was left up to the receptionist.

I FELT sad and angry reading Vicki McLeod’s column (Family Matters, Mallorca, Issue 1493). What happened to responsibility and participation? At 11 and 12, my sister and I were helping with chores around the house, including ironing, setting the table, preparing the vegetables, ‘making’ the fire (coal), and the beds, etc. In other words, our mother was preparing us to run a household. We could knit and sew and cared for our pet dogs and could do a little cooking. But this was the normal way of living. We would have been ashamed to have our clothes and things scattered all over the floor. We did not look upon this as tiresome, forced labour. It was a lesson and we had rewards. Our mother regularly took my sister and me on excursions for the day to the hills and woods of North Wales where we played games and had our picnic or sometimes we had afternoon tea in the garden of a beautiful hotel. We also went to the seaside and the fair, and when father was home (he was a merchant seaman) we would go as a family to the ‘pictures’ or the theatre. I know most young people have ‘everything’ these days and have a ‘faster’ lifestyle, but responsibility for one’s actions should never be ignored. Ena Amengual, Calvia (Mallorca) Editor’s note: Vicki wrote about the struggle to get her daughter to help around the house, and came up with a ‘points solution’ to reward children for help.

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e that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chastenth him betimes.” Proverbs 13:24. This is the bible extract thought to be the origin of the modern day ‘spare the rod and spoil the child.’ To me the original is a great deal more subtle than its latter definition. So many parents these days couldn’t care less or simply have better things to do than to discipline their offspring. We see the results of this selfish complacency all around us. Spoiled brats who have had everything lavished on them simply to keep them as quiet and ‘unseen’ as possible. These are the types who, in their early ‘tattooed’ teens, fall out of expensive clubs in the early hours - pour scorn on those less fortunate and make a mockery of the ‘Brit Awards.’ At the other end of the scale the unchastised victims of these self-serving parents can be seen roaming the streets terrorizing neighbour-

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DISCIPLINE: It is your duty as a parent to instil. hoods and looting shops. All of these youngsters have one thing in common; they are basically unloved, by uncaring parents, who simply can’t be bothered. Children need discipline. They cry out for guidance and boundaries in the bewildering, frightening, almost unfathomable circumstances most of them have manifested in. To not give them what they crave is tantamount to child abuse in its worse possible form. If you truly love your children, then it is your absolute duty as a parent to instil discipline. If this means a slap on the bum or the back of the legs then, providing it is a last resort, then I am all for it. What you are actually showing them is that you

happen to care. I don’t mean, I hasten to add, severe beatings delivered in anger with the sole purpose of causing pain. This type of violence only leads to more aggression and even less respect. I’m talking about the odd proverbial clip around the ear of the type delivered by the

bobby on the beat, when he packed an erring youngster off back home (good ol’ days or what!). I have had six children, all of whom got a clip when I felt it was deserved. None of them have chastised me for it in later years. The eldest four have all turned out to be confident and respectable adults and I have no reason, God willing, to expect any less from my two 13-year-olds. The fact they are truly loved is the most important requirement of a child. Give ‘em a clip, then, when the time is right, give ‘em a big hug and a kiss. Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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An issue of colour NOBODY is surprised that Leapy Lee has so few black friends, that’s commensurate with being a racist and a bigot. His weekly rambles regularly feature a racist undertone, although he has a platform and an opportunity to voice positive comments to a wide audience, he instead insists on bitter and vulgar generalisations based on racial and cultural differences. Colour is only skin deep, beneath we are all the same bearing only whatever differences that define us as individuals. Try to befriend some black people or even Muslims, you may be surprised to learn that there really isn’t that much difference between us at all. Michael Burton

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50 First Dates (2004) Romantic comedy in which a playboy vet attempts to court a woman, Lucy, who suffers from a severe case of short-term memory loss. The Casanova faces the challenge of wooing her again each day and making her fall in love with him time and time again.

BBC3/ 8:00pm Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide 8:10pm Doctor Who 9:15pm Doctor Who 10:00pm Little Fockers 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:50am American Dad! 1:15am American Dad! 1:35am Pramface 2:05am Ja'mie: Private School Girl 2:30am Impractical Jokers 3:00am Festivals, Sex and Suspicious Parents 4:00am Pramface 4:30am Bluestone 42

Doctor Who (Science Fiction Series) BBC 3 from 8:10pm to 9:15pm The Doctor has regenerated into a brand new man, but danger strikes before he can even recover. With the TARDIS wrecked, and the sonic screwdriver destroyed, the new Doctor has just 20 minutes to save the whole world - and only Amy Pond to help him.

BBC4/ 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask

10:00pm Hello Quo 7:00am Fast and Furious 6 Special 7:20am Kingdom of Heaven 9:50am Speed 2: Cruise Control 12:00pm Iron Man 3 2:15pm The Fast and the Furious 4:05pm 2 Fast 2 Furious 6:00pm Fire with Fire 7:45pm Iron Man 3 10:00pm The Fast and the Furious 11:50pm 2 Fast 2 Furious 1:40am Speed 3:40am The Last Boy Scout

SkyMoviesDrama/ 5:45am Romeo and Juliet 8:05am Desk Set 9:50am As Cool as I Am 11:30am St Elmo's Fire 1:25pm The Decoy Bride 3:00pm Darling Companion 4:50pm Sparkle 6:50pm Rock of Ages 9:00pm Beautiful Creatures 11:15pm Hitchcock 1:00am Trouble with the Curve 3:00am Tootsie

11:20pm TOTP2 12:05am Classic Albums 1:00am Guitar Heroes at the BBC 2:00am Hello Quo 3:20am TOTP2 4:05am Sounds of the 70s

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7:00am CITV 10:25am Dinner Date 11:20am Murder, She Wrote 12:15pm ITV News and Weather 12:25pm The Crocodile Hunter Diaries 12:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 1:45pm The Unforgettable... 2:15pm Midsomer Murders 4:15pm Tea with Mussolini 6:35pm Local News and Weather 6:45pm ITV News and Weather 7:00pm You've Been Framed! Best of the Best 8:00pm Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway 9:20pm The Cube 10:20pm The Jonathan Ross Show 11:20pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm Fast and Furious 1:35am Jackpot247 4:00am In Plain Sight 4:45am ITV Nightscreen

6:00am Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not 6:15am Deal or No Deal 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am Mobil 1 The Grid 8:00am Transworld Sport 8:55am Paralympic Winter Games... The Countdown 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30am Everybody Loves Raymond Ray volunteers for a Battle of 11:00am Frasier 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm The Big Bang Theory 12:30pm How I Met Your Mother 1:00pm How I Met Your Mother 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm The Simpsons 2:30pm Channel 4 Racing 5:10pm Come Dine with Me 5:40pm Come Dine with Me 6:10pm Come Dine with Me 6:40pm Come Dine with Me 7:10pm Come Dine with Me 7:40pm Channel 4 News 8:05pm The Restoration Man 9:00pm The Storms That Stole Christmas 10:00pm Hostages 11:00pm The Lincoln Lawyer 1:15am A History of Violence

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The Lucky One (Film, 2012) A marine returns from service determined to track down the mysterious woman he believes to be his guardian angel.

SATELLITE CHANNELS/ Sky1/ 6:00am Airline USA 6:30am Airline USA 7:00am Glee 8:00am Glee 9:00am The Fantasy Football Club 10:00am Sky Sports Game Changers 11:00am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm World Wrestling 2:00pm Sinbad

3:00pm Sinbad 4:00pm Futurama 4:30pm Futurama 5:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm Modern Family 6:00pm Modern Family 6:30pm Modern Family 7:00pm Modern Family 7:30pm Garfield 9:05pm Modern Family 9:35pm Football's Funniest Moments 10:00pm Arrow

11:00pm Revolution 12:00am A League of Their Own 1:00am A League of Their Own 2:00am Cop Squad

SkyMoviesComedy/ 4:50am Jeff, Who Lives at Home 6:20am The Fighting Temptations 8:25am Vamps 10:00am The Sitter 11:25am Ghostbusters II 1:15pm The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

SkyMoviesDrama/ 5:00am East of Eden 7:00am Black Gold 9:15am Under the Tuscan Sun

8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes Not in 3D. 8:25pm Doctor Who 9:10pm Top Gear 10:10pm I Am Number Four 11:50pm Family Guy 12:12am Family Guy 12:34am Family Guy 12:56am Family Guy 1:18am Family Guy 1:40am Family Guy 2:02am Family Guy 2:25am Impractical Jokers 2:55am Pramface 3:25am Bluestone 3:55am Festivals, Sex and Suspicious Parents

I Am Number Four (Film, 2011) BBC 3 from 10:10pm to 11:50pm Extraordinary teen John Smith (Pettyfer) is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him. Changing his identity, moving from town to town with his guardian Henri (Olyphant), John is always the new kid with no ties to his past. In the small Ohio town he now calls home, John encounters unexpected, life-changing events.

BBC4/ 8:00pm Great Barrier Reef 9:00pm Lost Kingdoms of South America 10:00pm Salamander

• Zac Efron • Taylor Schilling

3:00pm This is 40 5:15pm Nutty Professor II: The Klumps 7:05pm Ghostbusters II 9:00pm This is 40 11:20pm The Incredible Burt Wonderstone 1:05am The Sitter

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SkyMoviesAction/ 5:30am Butch and Sundance: The Early Days

7:25am The Mummy 9:40am Dante's Peak 11:40am Battleship 1:55pm The Jewel of the Nile 3:45pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 5:35pm The Mummy 7:45pm Battleship 10:00pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 11:50pm Tombstone 2:05am Appaloosa 4:10am Last Man Standing

10:45pm Salamander 11:35pm What's Going On: The Life and Death of Marvin Gaye 12:35am Roll Over Beethoven: Chess Records Saga 1:40am Top of the Pops 2:15am Sounds of the 70s 2:45am Lost Kingdoms of South America 3:45am Great Barrier Reef

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7:00am Preview 7:10am School for Scoundrels 8:40am Monty Don's Italian Gardens 9:40am Countryfile 10:40am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:10pm James Martin: Home Comforts 12:55pm Michel Roux's Service 1:55pm Michel Roux's Service 2:55pm Vertigo 5:00pm Cycling 6:35pm Giant Squid: Filming the 7:20pm Invincible 9:00pm Top Gear 10:00pm Dragons' Den 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm Line of Duty 12:30am The Mission 2:30am Countryfile 3:25am Holby City

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3:30pm Modern Family 6:00pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Kent Trickers 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm Modern Family 8:30pm Duck Quacks Don't Echo 9:00pm The Simpsons 9:30pm The Simpsons 10:00pm Hawaii Five-0

11:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00am Monuments Men 12:30am A League of Their Own

SkyMoviesComedy/ 9:30am Free Samples 11:00am Austin Powers in Goldmember 12:40pm Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 2:20pm The Dictator

7:10pm

The Vow (Film, 2012)

• Rachel McAdams • Channing Tatum

After five years building a life together, capped off with a beautiful wedding, Leo (Channing Tatum) and Paige (Rachel McAdams) should be in the honeymoon period of their young lives. But, following a tragic car accident, Paige's memories of their time together have become lost in a haze of amnesia. To make matters worse, she believes she is still engaged to Jeremy (Scott Speedman), a slimy ex she dumped in favour of her caring - but forgotten - husband. Heartbroken but determined, Leo tries his best to win back the heart of the woman he never really lost, but will she rediscover the love for him that's now buried somewhere deep inside?

3:50pm American Reunion 5:30pm American Pie 2 7:20pm Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 9:00pm Austin Powers in Goldmember 10:45pm The Dictator 12:15am American Reunion

SkyMoviesAction/ 7:50am The Lord of the Rings:

The Fellowship of the Ring 10:50am The Fast and the Furious 12:40pm Fast and Furious 6 2:55pm The Mummy Returns 5:10pm The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 8:10pm The Fast and the Furious 10:00pm Fast and Furious 6 12:15am Taken 2

BBC3/ 8:00pm The Voice UK 10:15pm Hair 11:15pm Family Guy 11:37pm Family Guy 12:00am Bluestone 12:30am American Dad! 12:52am American Dad! 1:15am Ja'mie: Private School Girl 1:40am Pramface 2:10am Hair 3:10am Reggie Yates' Extreme South Africa 4:10am Bluestone 4:40am Great Movie Mistakes V: Revenge of the Fifth

The Voice UK (Game Show, 2011) BBC 3 from 8:00pm to 10:15pm Music superstars Sir Tom Jones, Jessie J, will.i.am and Danny O'Donoghue take on the role of coaches on a mission to find and nurture the UK's next great

BBC4/ 8:00pm The Golden Age of the Coach 9:00pm The Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II with Dan Cruickshank

10:00pm Captain Cook: The Man Behind the Legend 11:00pm Barbara

SkyMoviesDrama/ 9:15am Medicine Man 11:05am Moonlight Mile 1:10pm Evita 3:30pm The Love Letter 5:10pm Runaway Bride 7:10pm The Vow 9:00pm Beyond the Sea 11:00pm Never Been Kissed

12:40am The Golden Age of the Coach 1:40am Hello Quo 3:00am Status Quo TOTP2 3:45am Captain Cook: The Man Behind the Legend

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7:00am Preview 7:05am Homes Under the Hammer 8:05am Countryside 999 8:50am Caught Red Handed 9:20am Helicopter Heroes 10:05am The Restaurant Man 11:05am Great British Railway Journeys 11:35am Click 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm Mandela Remembered From Westminster Abbey 2:00pm A to Z of TV Gardening 2:15pm War Walks 2:45pm World Track Cycling 3:45pm Cagney and Lacey 4:30pm Bergerac 5:20pm Are You Being Served? 5:50pm 'Allo, 'Allo! 6:15pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Revenge of the Egghead 7:30pm Sport Relief's Top Dog 8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Mary Berry at Home 10:00pm Mind the Gap London v the Rest. 11:00pm The Culture Show 12:20am Mandela Remembered From Westminster Abbey 1:20am Dragons' Den 2:20am Film 2014 2:50am The Culture Show 3:20am This is BBC Two 5:00am Human Planet

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BBC3/ 8:00pm Hotel of Mum and Dad 9:00pm Junior Paramedics 10:00pm Reggie Yates' Extreme South Africa 11:00pm Impractical Jokers 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:22am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:07am American Dad! 1:30am Impractical Jokers 2:00am Reggie Yates' Extreme South Africa 3:00am Festivals, Sex and Suspicious Parents 4:00am The Crash

Impractical Jokers (Comedy, 2012) BBC 3 from 11:00pm to 11:30pm Hidden camera show where four friends - Joel Dommet, Roisin Conaty, Paul McCaffrey and Marek Larwood - compete to embarrass each other in everyday situations.

BBC4/ 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Great British Railway

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Walk the Line (Film, 2005)

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SATELLITE CHANNELS/ Sky1/ 8:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 9:00am Modern Family 10:00am Futurama 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 3:00pm Hawaii Five-0 4:00pm The Simpsons 4:30pm Futurama 5:30pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Modern Family

7:30pm The Simpsons 9:30pm Modern Family 10:00pm Moone Boy 10:30pm The Simpsons 11:00pm Stella 12:00am A League of Their Own 1:00am Road Wars

SkyMoviesComedy/ 7:40am Heaven Can Wait

9:25am The Monuments Men Special 9:55am The Knot 11:35am Wanderlust 1:20pm The Top Ten Show 2014 1:40pm 50 First Dates 3:25pm Anger Management 5:20pm Here Comes the Boom 7:15pm Wanderlust 9:00pm 50 First Dates

• Joaquin Phoenix • Reese Witherspoon

10:50pm Anger Management 12:40am Here Comes the Boom

SkyMoviesDrama/ 8:00am Let's Make Love 10:00am Hitchcock 11:45am Now is Good 1:30pm Birth 3:20pm The English Teacher 5:05pm The Top Ten Show 2014

The death of his older brother left J R Cash with a lifelong sense of guilt. Bible-reading Jack was always the boy tipped as a star, not J R. Even their hardmouthed father lamented the loss, saying cruelly that the Devil "took the wrong son". The result was a man who drifted through the airforce and failed in a succession of dreary jobs before he found his niche as country singer Johnny Cash. And his childhood gave him his stage persona, as the Man in Black. "You can't wear black," whined his first wife Vivian. "It looks like you're going to a funeral." "Maybe I am," growled Cash...

5:20pm The Remains of the Day 7:40pm Walk the Line 10:00pm Birth 11:50pm Hitchcock 1:35am The Decoy Bride

SkyMoviesAction/ 7:00am The Karate Kid 9:10am The Karate Kid, Part II 11:10am Resident Evil:

Apocalypse 12:50pm Iron Man 3 3:05pm The Karate Kid 5:15pm The Karate Kid, Part II 7:10pm Catwoman 9:00pm Iron Man 3 11:15pm Kill Bill: Vol. 1 1:10am Kill Bill: Vol. 2 3:30am 12 Rounds 2: Reloaded

9:00pm Horizon

10:00pm Animals Through the Night: Sleepover at the Zoo 11:30pm Storyville

1:00am The Fantastical World of Hormones with Professor John Wass 2:00am Brushing Up on... 2:30am The Brits Who Built the Modern World 3:30am Animals Through the Night: Sleepover at the Zoo

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SATELLITE CHANNELS/ Sky1/ 10:00am Futurama 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 3:00pm Hawaii Five-0 4:00pm The Simpsons 4:30pm Futurama 5:30pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Modern Family

7:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Hawaii Five-0 10:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 11:00pm The Smoke 12:00am A League of Their Own

SkyMoviesComedy/ 9:25am The Best Exotic

Marigold Hotel 11:30am Identity Thief 1:25pm American Reunion 5:00pm American Pie 2 6:50pm The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 9:00pm Identity Thief 11:00pm American Reunion 1:00am American Reunion

• Clint Eastwood • Chelcie Ross

SkyMoviesAction/ 10:35am The Next Karate Kid 12:30pm A Good Day to Die Hard 2:15pm Lethal Weapon 3 4:20pm The Karate Kid, Part II 6:20pm The Next Karate Kid 8:15pm A Good Day to Die

An ailing baseball scout is given one last chance to prove his competence - and to reconnect with his daughter on a scouting trip to North Carolina.

Hard 10:00pm Lethal Weapon 3 12:05am Bad Boys II

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Don't Tell the Bride (Reality Show) BBC 3 from 9:00pm to 10:00pm Series in which the groom must choose every detail of his upcoming nuptials, from venue to cake to wedding dress.

BBC4/ 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 9:00pm Weird Nature 9:30pm Secrets of Bones 10:00pm Billy Elliot 11:45pm The First World War 12:35am Captain Cook: The Man Behind the Legend 1:35am The Golden Age of the Coach 2:35am Weird Nature 3:05am Secrets of Bones 3:35am Mend Me: The Horizon Guide to Transplants

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It's 31 December and a group of New Yorkers are set for a New Year's Eve to remember. After a particularly bad day, secretary Ingrid (Michelle Pfeiffer) quits her job and persuades hunky young delivery guy Paul (Zac Efron) to help her fulfil a list of life goals before the clock strikes midnight. Paul's friend Randy (Ashton Kutcher), meanwhile, hates New Year's Eve, but after getting stuck in a lift with cute songstress Elise (Lea Michele), he might just change his mind. Teenager Hailey (Abigail Breslin) is desperate to persuade her uptight mum (Sarah Jessica Parker) to let her spend the occasion with her boyfriend, but will she and a host of other Big Apple residents get the New Year's Eve they desire?

12:40pm Jack the Giant Slayer 2:40pm Jack the Giant Slayer Special 3:00pm The Fast and the Furious 4:55pm 2 Fast 2 Furious 6:50pm The Mummy 9:00pm Jack the Giant Slayer 11:00pm The Fast and the Furious 12:50am 2 Fast 2 Furious 2:40am Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

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8:50am The Vow 10:40am Having You 12:25pm New Year's Eve 2:25pm Dallas Buyers Club Special 2:40pm Runaway Bride 4:40pm Steel Magnolias 6:45pm Captain Corelli's Mandolin 9:00pm New Year's Eve 11:00pm Ask the Dust 1:00am Best Man Down

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9:10am Gunsmoke 10:15am Firecreek 12:10pm The Boy From Oklahoma 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Stage to Thunder Rock 5:40pm Last of the Comanches 8:25pm The King and Four Queens 10:00pm The Matrix 12:30am Hell on Wheels 1:35am Boys Don't Cry 3:40am The Matrix

BBC3/ 8:00pm Total Wipeout 9:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:00pm Festivals, Sex and Suspicious Parents 11:00pm Ja'mie: Private School Girl 11:30pm Bad Education 12:00am Family Guy 12:22am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:10am Festivals, Sex and Suspicious Parents 2:10am Ja'mie: Private School Girl 2:35am Pramface 3:05am Hair 4:05am Great Movie Mistakes V: Revenge of the Fifth 4:30am Pramface

Total Wipeout (Game Show) BBC 3 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm Game show in which crashes, smashes and hilarious mud splashes are on the cards as twenty contestants take on one of television's largest and most extreme obstacle courses.

BBC4/ 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys

9:00pm Bombay Railways, Pressures 10:00pm Dancing in the Blitz: How WW2 Made British Ballet 11:00pm Great Barrier Reef 12:00am Parks and Recreation

12:20am Parks and Recreation 12:45am Lost Kingdoms of South America

1:40am Bombay Railways, Pressures 2:45am The Golden Age of Canals 3:45am Dancing in the Blitz: How WW2 Made British Ballet

OPINION & COMMENT Nora Johnson

Breaking Views 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

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N what lawyers call a landmark case, the UK High Court has found that Amazon, the world’s biggest online retailer, has infringed the trademark of Lush, a cosmetics company owned by a husband-and-wife team from Poole, Dorset. Lush, known for its colourful soaps and bath bombs, doesn’t sell its products on Amazon. However, when users searched for ‘Lush’ on Amazon’s website, they found similar products but displayed as though they were made by Lush themselves. The argument was that this was deliberately misleading while Amazon, it’s fair to assume, knew exactly what it was doing. A bit like finding Maria Callas warbling away in Stringfellows, Lush finally succeeded where thousands

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David versus Goliath - the scent of victory! of small businesses have failed following its three-year David and Goliath legal battle with Amazon. And now it’s using a new shower gel to mock Amazon UK boss, Christopher North. Its new ‘Christopher North’ shower smoothie has been trademarked and described as “rich, thick and full of it.” The product is especially recommended for those with a ‘recent history of dry dull skin’ and promises to flow ‘straight to your fulfilment centre with its super saver delivery.’Now, Lush is both a marvellous British manufacturing story and a marvellous British retailing story. And this victory amply demonstrates that you can’t ride roughshod over brands that people have spent years of hard work building up. Good luck to it and to every other ‘little guy’ who’s battling

against these giants. Justice shouldn’t be, but so often is, the preserve of the super rich. As for Amazon, there are doubtless many who have stopped using it since the recent scandal over its tax avoidance schemes adversely affecting business in the UK. A situation not helped by the TV documentary shown last year about the working conditions for their temps, walking miles and miles and miles at a punishing rate to meet customer orders. Like ponies down mines. Heartless, cruel, ruthless. The moral high ground to which many aspire is all well and good, but can so often turn into that apocryphal slippery slope. For, when it comes to cost and convenience, who amongst us can say, hand on heart, we’d never buy anything any more from Amazon? Especially here

in Spain - if there’s simply no alternative … Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Retribution’, ‘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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Walking could boost your brain power WALKING could help boost your brain power. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh (USA) found that an energetic stroll three times a week increased the size of the brain’s memory hub. They asked 120 men and women aged between 55 and 80 to go for a brisk 40minute walk three times a week. They recorded the participants’ brain power and results for a year and found that key regions of the brain had grown by 2 per cent, including the hippocampus which is one

WALKING: Could help to reverse the ageing process and ward off disease.

of the first areas to be destroyed by Alzheimer’s disease.

The scientists conclude that walking could help to reverse the ageing of the

brain and help ward off potential diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

Try lavender to help ease your anxiety LAVENDER could be a good natural alternative to treating anxiety rather than drugs. A 10 week study involving more than 500 people diagnosed with anxiety disorders showed that the patients’ anxiety score dropped by 14.1 points for the participants taking a lavender preparation. The score also dropped by 11.3 points for those taking an antidepressant and 9.5 points for the group which was given a placebo. It is believed that the lavender has an effect on the chemicals in the brain involved in anxiety like the antidepressant drug, but it has fewer side effects.

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BACK PAIN: Can stem from sprains, strain or irritation.

HE back is a complicated structure of bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles. You can sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rupture disks, and irritate joints, all of which can lead to back pain. While sports injuries or accidents can cause back pain, sometimes the simplest of movements for example, picking up a pencil from the floor - can have painful results. Here in Marbella and Estepona we see many sports injuries as a result of playing golf or tennis. In addition, arthritis, poor posture, obesity and psychological stress can cause or complicate back pain. Back pain can also directly result from disease of the internal organs such as kidney stones, kidney infections, blood clots, or bone loss.

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Will back pain go on its own? Until recently, researchers believed that back pain would heal on its own. We have learned, however, that this is not true. A recent study showed that when back pain is not treated, it may go away temporarily, but will most likely return. The study demonstrated that in more than 33 per cent of the people who experience low-back pain, the pain lasts for more than 30 days. Only 9 per cent of the people who had low-back pain for more than 30 days were pain free five years later. If your back pain is not resolving quickly, visit your doctor of chiropractic. Your pain will often result from mechanical problems that

your doctor of chiropractic can address. Many chiropractic patients with relatively long-lasting or recurring back pain feel improvement shortly after starting chiropractic treatment. Chiropractic spinal manipulation is a safe and effective spine pain treatment. It reduces pain, decreases medication, rapidly advances physical therapy, and requires very few passive forms of treatment, such as bed rest.

Dr Carsten Steiner BSc.DC 952 866 661 - 652 318 352 Torre Real, Edificio Panorama 2, MARBELLA www.steiner chiropractic.com

IT seems we are all baring our souls on social media and now scientists are ditching the lab and have taken to Twitter for research. They analysed more than half a billion Twitter messages from people all over the world and concluded that people wake up in a good mood which deteriorates as the day goes on. It may be hard to believe, especially if you’re not a morning person, but breakfast does appear to be our happiest time of day.

The researchers from Cornell University, New York (USA) compared and analysed words relating to happiness and found they occurred most in the morning and also at the weekend. The research also showed that the positive feelings lasted slightly longer at the weekend, most likely because people have a lie in and get up later. The researchers believe that sleep and the body’s natural rhythms also play an important role.

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Rest is best for calf muscle strain Estelle Mitchell www.thebodyworksclinic.com WE are still talking about the calf muscle group which consists of the Gastrocnemius, Soleous and Plantaris muscles situated at the back of the lower leg. Calf muscle injuries are most common during sports and are often referred to as a ‘pulled muscle’ as the term refers to how the injury occurs. Usually the calf is forcefully stretched beyond its limits and the muscle tissue becomes torn causing it to bleed. A tear is called a strain and is classified according to its severity: • First degree - Damage to a few fibres. In a grade one calf strain you may not feel anything until the activity is over. There will be a slight sensation of cramp or tightness and a light pain when the muscle is stretched or

contracted (often the morning after rather than at the time). • Second degree - Damage to a more extensive number of fibres. A grade 2 strain is more immediate and the pain more severe. The muscle is sore to touch and usually hot and swollen the next day causing difficulty when you try to put your heel to the floor. • Third degree - Complete rupture of the muscle. A grade 3 muscle strain is a very serious injury and there is immediate pain with a burning or stabbing sensation and, you will be unable to walk without pain. If the muscle is completely torn there may be a large lump of muscle tissue above the depression area where the tear is. After a few days with a grade 2 or 3 tear a large bruise will appear below the injured area, this is caused by the bleeding within the tissues. This may even appear in the arch of your foot! Ideally, seek an appropriate diagnosis as soon as possible to minimise ongoing damage and follow your physiotherapist’s advice.

you think the injury is, get off the leg, put it up, and apply the RICE rules: R - Rest. I - Ice for 10 minutes at a time, repeating every half an hour. C - Compression using bandages or taping techniques to support the calf. E - Exercise and stretch the muscle once it has fully recovered. Recuperation time is between four to six weeks for a grade 1 or 2, however, if you rupture the muscle and need a surgical repair, you can expect to be out of action for around three months. To minimise your risk long term, improve your training techniques by performing regular calf stretches and gaining greater stability in your core muscles. You can also consider the use of corrective insoles to minimise further episodes.

CALF MUSCLE: Situated at the back of the lower leg. Rest is the common sense approach but ignoring it can then lead to the risk of increasing from

a grade 1 tear to a grade 2, or worse, from a grade 2 to a grade 3. No matter how insignificant

If you have any questions related to the symptoms and/or treatment of Calf Strain please call The Bodyworks Clinic on 952 883 151 or visit www.TheBodyworksClinic.com.

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in history

Paulo Coelho (1947 - ) Brazilian lyricist and novelist.

1475: Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti is born in the village of Caprese, in the Italian region of Tuscany. 1692: The Salem (US) witch hunt begin after an Indian slave from Barbados admitted to practising witchcraft. 1807: The US Congress passes an act to abolish the slave trade. 1899: German pharmaceutical company Bayer patents the Aspirin name. 1902: The Madrid Football Club, later known as Real Madrid, is founded. 1953: Cambridge University scientists James D Watson and Frances HC Crick discover the double-helix structure of DNA. 1954: The US test a 15megaton hydrogen bomb in the archipelago of Bikini. 1964: The Italian government accepts proposals to prevent the Leaning Tower of Pisa from collapsing. 1966: John Lennon tells the London Evening Standard that The Beatles are “more popular than Jesus.” 1969: The supersonic airliner Concorde makes its maiden flight. 1975: Silent film actor Charles Chaplin is knighted in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. 1980: Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive wins the first, and only, Grammy prize awarded in the Best Disco Recording category. 1986: The Swedish Prime Minister, Olof Palme, is assassinated in central Stockholm. 1987: Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev calls for a treaty to eliminate U.S. and Soviet medium-range nuclear missiles from Europe.

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Seasoned astronaut Matt Kowalsky is on his final mission in space, while medical engineer Dr Ryan Stone is making her first outing on the Space Shuttle. While they are engaged in extra-vehicular activity, debris collides into the shuttle, damaging it irreparably. Kowalsky and Stone now find themselves drifting in space with low oxygen supplies and cut off from all communication on Earth, forced to work together in their attempt to survive and make it back to solid ground. Starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Directed by Alfonso Cuaron. Runtime 91 minutes. Rated 12.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) With a mind as sharp as a needle, you spin through the week, weaving your own charming spell. A bit of extra confidence works wonders for your mood. Something that you read sets you thinking about doing some writing or creating something artistic, perhaps even a musical. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Although energy is not high, there is the need to have some kind of challenge. With the brain active, it is an ideal time to plot and plan your next moves. Maybe something that has been delayed might now be advanced. You find it hard to choose between opportunities. The road ahead is open. Keeping things simple is best. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The imagination stirs and the heart races at a suggestion this week. Your strong intuition tells you it is the right thing to do. You are a constant friend, but such an adventure may mean an absence from someone close. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Reading the small print or being sure what is offered in a personal encounter is most important this week. Leave nothing to chance or you could be out of pocket. When discussing the future with someone close, you are expected to take the lead.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) A suggestion made by you recently did not seem to be taken seriously. This week, however, negotiations could be opened. Circumstances change and it may seem someone gave up too early. Bide your time and even hold your tongue when someone in a strong position spouts rubbish.

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WIKIPEDIA

March 3: Julie Bowen, 44. American actress. She plays the role of Claire Dunphy on comedy series Modern Family, for which she has won two Emmy awards. RICHARD BURDETT ON

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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Being over-generous with cash midweek could see you making a poor move. Perhaps someone needs to be more hardworking or perhaps less of a spendthrift. Propping up a bad habit would be doing them no favours. There are doubts in your mind about a family holiday.

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Your Stars

February 27: Peter Andre, 41. The Australian raised English singer and TV personality. He starred in a reality TV show with his wife Katie Price AKA Jordan.

March 1: Justin Bieber, 20. Canadian pop singer, actor and songwriter. He recorded his first album in 2008 after musical producer Scooter Braun saw one of his videos on YouTube by accident.

CHERRY

1 Export, 2 Reason, 3 Taller, 4 Wooden, 5 Estate, 6 Deadly, 7 Stared, 8 Elders, 9 Steeds, 10 Assure, 11 Treats, 12 Reared, 13 Rigour, 14 Seeing, 15 Sarong, 16 Slithy, 17 Uppers, 18 Dangle, 19 Nougat

IF ITʼS YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: Make this a year to build on friendships. Busy as you are, your well-being is tied up with those close to you. Money is not everything.

February 28: Tasha Smith, 43. American actress who has appeared in more than 15 films. She currently stars in the series Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse.

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ON WIKIPEDI

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) After a relaxed weekend, it might prove difficult to take up the reins of work again. However, midweek sees you trotting along happily and minding your own business when someone stops you in your tracks. When a challenge is issued, your natural stubbornness comes to the fore.

SETTLE

CEASES

RESUME

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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Time is precious this week because you are in demand. A chance lost in the past presents itself again but wonʼt be too easy. Holding back just a little makes you more desirable. A want to travel could be cramped by financial considerations. If making extra money is too difficult, consider sharing something of value with someone else.

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AWAITS

Josema Yuste. Born March 2, 1954. Josema Yuste is a Spanish actor, comedian and TV presenter. He was one of the members of Martes y 13. The comedy duo made their debut in the late 70s, and presented the New Yearʼs Eve special shows in the Spanish TV from 1984 to 1997. He provided the voice of the genie in the Spanish version of Disneyʼs Aladdin.

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WELSH RARE BITS OF INFORMATION Saturday, March 1, is the feast day of St David, the patron saint of Wales, so this week’s quiz is all about that Principality 1. Abertawe is the Welsh name for which city? 2. At an altitude of 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level, which is the highest mountain in Wales and the highest point in the British Isles outside Scotland? 3. Born in Tredegar on March 28, 1942, who was the vice-president of the European Commission under Romano Prodi from 1999 to 2004? 4. Four Welsh sports stars have won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award: Dai Rees (1957), David Broome (1960) and Ryan Giggs (2009) were three, which boxer, in 2007, was the fourth? 5. If you arranged the names of the cities in Wales, which would come first? 6. Jones the Steam, Evans the Song and Dai Station were all friends of which children’s television character, who lived in the ‘top left-hand corner of Wales’? 7. Which castle was used for the investiture of the Prince of Wales (Prince Charles) in 1969? 8. Which city in Pembrokeshire is Britain’s smallest city in terms of both size and population? 9. Which town in South Wales is home to the Royal Mint? 10. Which Welsh-born poet and writer’s works include the ‘play for voices’, Under Milk Wood?

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

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March 4: Chaz Bono, 45. Born Chastity Bono, he’s the only child American entertainers Cher and Sonny Bono had together. He’s a LGTB rights activist. March 5: Matt Lucas, 40. English comedian, actor, screenwriter and singer. He is one of the creators of the comedy sketch show Little Britain.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Confidence in a close relationship should be maintained. Possibly someone who envies your position would like to see discord. A matter of spiritual or religious faith is questioned, but the answer comes more clearly and sharply than you would have thought. In discussions with yourself (sometimes the best kind) answers come easily.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) An investment made recently is built upon and brings peace of mind. Finances do need consideration but more in the long than the short-term. Much is happening in the background that does not require your attention but, all the same, be aware. Life may be like a game of chess, but this week if you turn your back an opponent may cheat.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) An emotional cut-off from the past is not as bad as anticipated. Indeed, it confirms in your mind who you are and what your place in the world is. Inherited traits knit easily with your present life and bring contentment. All that you want to change at the moment are certain things round you that have been outgrown.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You realise this week how liberating it is to share your thoughts and feelings with someone close. It is not always easy to do this, until you realise everyone has them. Some hopes and dreams are more attainable than others, of course, and someone has to find out which are which. Avoid being too critical of someone young and inexperienced.

Average: 30 Good: 39 Very good: 57 Excellent: 70

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION aced, acid, acne, alec, call, cane, cant, cedi, ceil, cell, cent, cite, clad, clan, dace, dice, iced, lace, laic, lice, nice, talc, acted, actin, antic, cadet, caned, canid, cited, clean, cleat, dance, decal, dicta, edict, enact, laced, lance, lilac, linac, nicad, telic, cadent, called, candle, canted, cantle, client, decant, delict, enatic, lanced, lancet, lectin, lentic, cedilla, citadel, deltaic, dialect, CANDLELIT

Word Ladder MEAT

SAFE

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

MEAT MELT MALT SALT SALE SAFE

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1. SWANSEA, 2. SNOWDON, 3. NEIL KINNOCK, 4. JOE CALZAGHE, 5. BANGOR, 6. IVOR THE ENGINE, 7. CAERNARVON, 8. ST DAVIDS, 9. LLANTRISANT, 10. DYLAN THOMAS

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 (TIGHTS) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

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Unscramble the name of a famous English comedian, actor, writer, presenter, director and activist: SPY THE FERN Unscramble the name of a famous European landmark: FOR ELITE FEW

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6 I love messy, oily one (5) 7 Unusual respect for staff (7) 8 Exaggerate past deeds only for starters (6) 13 A little male, cold, enveloped in hate (7) 14 Hits yob protected by Civil

Service (6) 16 Prison communist is moved (7) 17 Possibly means a sailor (6) 19 Factory flower (5) 20 Singer producing sick note before start of recital (5) 21 Filled up, sad about Lawrence (5)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 16 represents V and 26 represents Z, so fill in V every time the figure 16 appears and Z every time the figure 26 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.

Across 7 Radioactive element (7) 9 Not fancy (5) 10 Lyric poem (3) 11 Finish (9) 12 Command (5) 14 Unfriendly (7) 16 Provide with nourishment (7) 18 Inexpensive (5) 19 Mouth organ (9) 20 Firearm (3) 21 Severe in manner (5) 22 Raise up (7)

Down 1 Causing laughter (8) 2 Mentally healthy (4) 3 Roadside rubbish (6) 4 Mars (6) 5 Promised land (8) 6 On one occasion (4) 8 Goods to be bought and sold (11) 13 Circumspect (8) 15 Stretched out (8) 17 In the area or vicinity (6) 18 Place of worship (6) 19 Fall silent (4) 20 Seize suddenly (4)

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

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Answers: No two ways about it, Income tax

Down 1 Early film presenting very religious group (5) 2 Neglected the outline (3-4) 3 Choose from a select few (5) 4 A nice evening view sent us wild? (6)

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FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: STEPHEN FRY, EIFFEL TOWER

Across 1 Contrary rate of payment for a poet? (8) 5 Many coming back from Bristol finally (4) 9 New head learnt about early light (7) 10 Victor and Oscar go to India with the French material (5) 11 Member of the Salmon family seen in adult routine (5) 12 Receiver heading for oneʼs home, itʼs serious! (7) 13 A firm is after my French principality (6) 15 After a short time Sueʼs ordered dessert (6) 18 Disapprove strongly of absurd old peer (7) 20 Follows A-list characters (5) 22 Court service admitted workmanship (5) 23 Train me to build a tower (7) 24 Frenchman took food to a companion (4) 25 Iʼd turned round and trespassed (8)

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Scant, 4 Ocular, 9 Oxidise, 10 Lloyd, 11 Emus, 12 Passion, 13 NCO, 14 Beta, 16 Argo, 18 Row, 20 Nacelle, 21 Kite, 24 Okapi, 25 Ukulele, 26 Esther, 27 Moses. Down: 1 Shower, 2 Adieu, 3 Trip, 5 Coleslaw, 6 Looting, 7 Rodent, 8 Tempo, 13 Nail file, 15 Enchant, 17 Income, 18 Rebus, 19 Recess, 22 Ideas, 23 Guam. QUICK Across: 1 Chamois, 4 Sewer, 7 Illustrious, 8 Butterfingers, 11 Bigger, 12 Osiris, 14 German measles, 9 Canada goose, 20 Sorry, 21 Correct.

Across 7 To speak (6) 8 To cry (weep) (6) 9 Cara (rostro) (4) 10 Cowards (8) 11 Peluquero (11) 14 Eight hundred (11) 18 Albaricoques (8) 19 Equipo (4) 20 Escarabajo (insecto) (6) 21 Diary (journal) (6) Down 1 Cod (7) 2 Pegamento (4)

3 To grow (plant, hair, person, animal) (6) 4 Balloons (6) 5 Catorce (8) 6 Panadero (5) 12 Recibos (de haber pagado) (8) 13 Timetable (for trains, buses) (7) 15 To put up (resistance) (6) 16 Dentro de (6) 17 Velocidad (5) 19 Bandeja (para servir, en nevera) (4)

Down: 1 Climb, 2 Allot, 3 Obscene, 4 Swoon, 5 Waste, 6 Races, 9 Unite, 10 Raise, 13 Swagger, 14 Guess, 15 Recur, 16 Annoy, 17 Loose, 18 Sleet. ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Later, 4 Coche, 7 Eye, 8 Songs, 9 Nurse, 10 Eat, 11 Nadar, 12 Unity, 13 Ver, 14 Gordo, 15 Ileso, 16 Ice, 17 Toser, 18 Story. Down: 1 Last night, 2 Tenedores, 3 Reservoir, 4 Centuries, 5 Carnicero, 6 Everybody.

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One morning in small-town Michigan, the phone rings. The voice says it is calling from heaven. The first call was a surprise, but then it was followed by scores more, each bringing news from the hereafter to men and women in the land of the living. Is it the greatest miracle ever, or some cruel hoax? Thousands rush to the little community as news of the miraculous phenomenon

spreads, each hoping to be contacted by departed loved ones. The story centres on Sully Harding, ardent denier of the afterlife, whose own young son gets caught up in the drama. Sully is transformed as proof of an afterlife begins to surface. In his usual style, #1 New York Times best-selling author Mitch Albom strikes a deep chord in readers. As readers

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customer support through email or a live chat service through the company website where the customer clicks a link and is able to chat with a live customer service representative. Businesses are increasingly hiring home-based workers for customer service with the help of companies like Talk2Rep.com. 5. University teaching Large numbers of online classes mean opportunities to work remotely as a university professor by TU TORS NEEDED: Many chi ldren need using a portal designed to rem ote tutors. communicate with students, post need assignments and an advanced degree and expertise in the host classroom field. With good written and interpersonal chats. You’ll skills and computer experience, you may be well-suited for remote teaching.

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Sudoku Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

6. Selling on eBay, Amazon It’s simple: You have things you don’t want that other people need. By creating a

8. Financial Services Financial services like accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation and payroll processing can be done remotely with specialised software. Create a website for advertising and for clients to communicate with you through the site, or correspond with clients via email. Make sure you have the appropriate licences; ‘online’ doesn’t mean non-professional. 9. Blogging People with special passions and something to say about them can generate income through blogging. After starting a blog, many writers sign up for advertising services. The more your readers click the ads, the more money is made through the ad service. 10. Selling Hand-made Goods In contrast to eBay where you sell what you don’t need, you can also use the web to sell original hand-made creations. Hand-made items go far beyond knitting, quilting and painting; you can do woodworking, glasswork or anything else you can make at home. Websites like Etsy.com and ArtFire.com match artists who create things by hand with customers who appreciate and want to purchase their handmade items.

Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

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Good: 35 Very good: 50

Broken pencils are pointless. A child tells his mother: - Mum, look! A pigeon!!! Do you have any bread? - Eat it without bread! A client comes to a bank: - My cheque was returned with a remark: "Insufficient funds". I'd like to know whether it refers to my account or the bank's?

Excellent: 62

SCORING: 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points 8 or more letters: 11 points

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION slab, slabs, arts, ablate, ablates, abate, abates, abase, abases, false, falsest, flab, flat, flats, labs, bars, bras, blast, blasts, bats, bate, bates, bass, basset, bast, baste, bastes, base, bases, basest, late, lass, last, lasts, fest, festal, fests, fess, feta, fetal, fete, fetes, stab, steal, sets, self, tassel, teal, teas, tease, teases, teasel, teasels, albs, asset, astral, lest, less, lets, etas, stabs, sabra, sabras, salt, salts, sate, sates, seal, seat, seats, eats, east, ease, eases, easel, easels

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When were your best memories? Recent research by a US university says that most retired people think they have had the best memories of their life by the time they are 25.

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OBERT BROWNLEE is a retiree living in Oria (Almeria). Like all of us would probably say, the 66-year-old Robert said: “There have been good bits and bad bits throughout my life.” Yet he added that life toward the end of his 30s was much better than before 25. He stated, “Around 38-years-old I began 25 years of real happiness. The best memory was meeting my second wife at 38. For me, life began nearer to 40 than 25.” Dave Palmer-Richardson, aged 48, is the owner of Oasis Bar in Benijofar (Alicante). He said you don’t necessarily have the best memories before the age of 25, but he feels as you get

We wanted to ask you: Are they right? Does life end at 25 or begin at 40? What is the best memory you have had?

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older you reminisce more: “I think psychologically as you get older, you look back more and with fonder memories. It can make them seem better than what they were.” Like Robert, Dave said that meeting his wife was the turning point in his happiness: “My life began when I met my wife Emma and I’ve never looked back since. You have got to live in the moment.” Helen Rainier, aged 56, works at a travel agency in Puerto de la Torre (Malaga). She said that while she certainly has fond memories of her younger years, she doesn’t agree with the survey. “I had so much more wisdom and life experience at 40 that allowed me more perspective on life. This perspective has given me better moments overall after 40 than before 25.” Care worker Lyn Blake, on holiday in Torrevieja (Alicante) from Sunderland,

UK, said she disagrees with the survey. She said that she had better memories after having reached 25. Now in her 50’s, Lyn said: “My best moments were having my children and I didn’t have my first until I was 31. So whilst I had some great times in my 20’s, I certainly don’t think they will be the best in my lifetime.” Another retiree, Brian Crook, aged 75 lives in Rambla de Oria (Almeria). Brian shared with us that “my best memory was moving to Spain when I retired at the age of 50. I have moved around a bit since then. When I was 25 life was miserable, really.” Moving to Spain has been a big ‘happiness factor’ for Brian: “My enjoyment really started in Spain. I have been in Spain 26 years and love the sun.”

(From left) BRIAN CROOK: Best memory was moving to Spain at age 50. DAVE PALMER-RICHARDSON: Create more memories by living for today. ROBERT BROWNLEE: Life begins closer to 40 than 25.

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Website launched to save the paella A GROUP of friends from Valencia has launched a website to protect paella, the culinary cornerstone of their region. Guillermo Navarro, Jose Maza and Paco Alonso decided to start the project after realising how the many versions served in different parts of Spain were ‘damaging’ the dish’s reputation The creators of the ‘Wikipaella’ insist the Valencian dish has to be made using local produce

and never mixing meat and seafood. They also defend the use of a wood-burning stove to cook it, although this is optional. The collaborative website aims to become a reference site on how to make paella and spread the ‘paella culture.’ It has a map which helps to locate restaurants where authentic and traditional paella is served. www.wikipaella.org

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AN artisan brewer from the Axarquia (Malaga) has come up with a ‘one of a kind’ beer to honour the region’s sweet past. Velez-Malaga based Murex has crafted a beer which has a 20 per cent content of sugar cane juice. While other brands apparently use sugar coming from sugar canes to colour their drink, Murex is reportedly the only brewer to actually use the ingredient during the fermentation process. “We obtain a very interesting flavour while paying homage to the industrial past of the

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Axarquia, traditionally linked to sugar production,” their creators said. Their name is also a wink to the region’s past as it is the name of a mollusc the Phoenician civilisation that settled in Velez-Malaga obtained a dye from. The product has earned a ‘Sabor a Malaga’ seal issued by the Malaga provincial government to promote local products. But the company aims for a bigger promotion and has plans to open a sales point where clients would be able to see the brewing process before

tasting the beer. “We would like people to enjoy the smell of malt and the whole brewing process,” cofounder Israel Berjillos said. Murex brews five beer varieties in its factory, which has the capacity to produce an estimated 390,000 litres per year. For the time being, the company is producing 1,000 litres of beer per week to be distributed in gourmet shops and catering businesses in Malaga. SWEET BEER: Will be distributed in gourmet shops in Malaga.

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OOKING for a restaurant passionate about gastronomy and that puts on great events? Look no further than The Beach House in Elviria, featuring the restaurant’s own ‘Supper Club’ for people who are serious about food and about having a good time. The Beach House’s ‘Supper Club’ events run about one per month. The latest Valentine’s dinner was all about gastronomy, with a fantastic and refined holiday menu and the special touch of a rose given to every lady guest. The event featured Mayte, an entertainer known along the Costa. Even more exciting is what’s to come! Come out to the next Supper Club for the ‘Cuban Night’ theme party happening THIS Friday, February 28. You’ll be glad you came to enjoy the five-piece live Cuban band, not to mention the authentic Guarapo (with sugarcane) and Mojito bars. The Beach House staff will dress up and fully decorate the heated Marquee Cuban-style and the food will also reflect a Cuban flavour, of course. Two salsa-style Cuban dancers, male and female, will

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The best beach ‘Supper Club’ restaurant on the Costa! be around but we won’t give all the details away since there are plenty more special treats to surprise and delight all who come. And keep an eye out for the 1970s/80s night in April, featuring Mark Edmundson and Mr. Math.

GREAT EVENTS: Not to be missed, the Cuban Mojito party and the 1920’s night. round out the entertainment. There are still spots available, so call The Beach House now to make your reservation! After Cuban Night, you won’t

want to miss the fabulous 1920’s Great Gatsby Night on Friday, March 28. The Great Gatsby party will feature the Beach House’s regular Sunday

lunch act The Masquerade, the best music act around, who will actually be writing their own show just for this special 1920s event! An American MC will also

Once again, The Supper Club parties: Friday, Feb 28 - Cuban Night Friday, Mar 28 - 1920’s Great Gatsby Night Friday TBD in April 1970’s/80’s Night The Beach House Restaurant Urb. Coto de los Dolores, Carril del Relojero 29604 Elviria, Marbella 952 839 458 www.marbellabeachhouse .com

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As much and as often as you like! THE beautiful restaurant Longhorn in Benalmadena Pueblo has become established as one of the best steak houses on the coast. The selected high quality meat from northern Spain and also from Argentina prepared on a really hot grill can convince even the most critical customers. And since the beginning of February the Longhorn is also open for lunch on Sundays. From 1pm to 5pm not the standard menu but a rustic BBQ lunch for the whole family

THE LONGHORN: One of the best steak houses on the coast.

will be available. A mixed grill with the best meat, home-made hamburgers and sausages from northern Spain, Argentina and even the USA together with a salad and a baked potato is served. The guests pay once €16.50 (children up to 12 years only €10.50) and can reorder grilled meat as long and as much as they like. This very special offer also is available on Monday evenings from 6:30pm to 11pm. Bookings for this

popular event are highly recommended! For wine lovers Claus the owner recommends the new ‘Longhorn Rioja Crianza.’ This wine from the year 2009 has been 18 months in the barrel and the bottle is listed for just €13.60 on the interesting wine menu of the restaurant.

Interested in even more offers? Tuesday to Saturday from 12.30pm to 2pm the redesigned threecourse lunch menu costing just €12 including one drink. You can also order an extra fillet steak for just €6.50 more. And if you prefer a light snack for lunch, you should definitely order the new lunch burger. Prepared with the best meat from northern Spain this delicious burger along with a freshly tapped beer or a glass of Cola is only €6.50. And whenever the weather is nice, the intimate tree-lined terrace of the Longhorn is of course available for all guests!

In addition to the known good food offerings Claus has introduced some new features in the Longhorn. Example 1: A ‘tasting menu for two’ offers four courses including dessert and they are served so that the individual plate is ‘shared.’ A simple and economical way to get to know the Longhorn. Example 2: Since the beginning of the year all meat dishes are served to the guest including a tasty baked potato with either cream or herb butter.

Opening hours: Monday 6.30pm to 11pm Tuesday to Saturday 12.30pm to 4pm and 6.30pm to 11pm. Sunday 1pm to 5pm Reservation and information Tel 952 560 995 Website: www.longhorn-delsol.com

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HEN comparing restaurants that stand out in service and location, Blankko Restaurant & Lounge is a top competitor. Located on a fabulous lookout in Torremuelle (Benalmadena), Blankko’s grounds are simply breathtaking. The venue is the perfect combination of crisp white, wooden country charm, sea-blue accessories and Mediterranean palms and plants, right next to the rustic old watchtower of Torremuelle. Owners Ramin and Kamran opened Blankko in August 2013 where it had formerly been El Mirador. The

standout at Blankko is that it has just about every setting customers would want in a restaurant. Beginning inside is the indoor dining room along with a separate ‘chill out’ room for a more

relaxed indoor atmosphere yearround. But the outside with its breathtaking views of the sea is the real attraction which, even during winter, draws people out by virtue of

Recipe found for ‘eternal’ pizza AN American military lab has achieved what most thought to be impossible: a pizza that lasts three years. Researchers in Massachusetts found the recipe for this ‘eternal’ pizza after spending almost two years developing it. The secret behind it lies in the use of humectants ingredients (sugar, salt or syrups) that prevent soggy pizza resulting from the moisture in tomato sauce getting to the dough. That sogginess was the cause of mould and disease-causing bacteria in previous attempts. Iron filings have been added to the food’s package to absorb any air inside and guarantee it remains ‘fresh.’

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its being simply gorgeous. The covered outdoor dining area is near the beautiful outside bar. Meanwhile, plenty of extra tables, chairs, tall bar tables and stools are available for the grassy lawn areas for those preferring cosier informality. Best of all, custom-made lounge tables with comfortable ‘pouf’ chairs overlooking the sea ring the edge of the property and are available for reservation at no extra charge. Additional private areas, some with their own separate music hook-ups,

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BLANKKO: Has just about every setting that customers would want in a restaurant. are perfect to reserve for special events like birthdays, weddings, company outings and all kinds of parties. Blankko can cater to your every need, including food menus, drinks, DJs, decorations and more. Blankko’s Carnival Party is this Saturday, March 1, followed by the Fiesta de Primavera (Spring Festival) on Saturday, March 22. Watch the website for the upcoming Fiesta del

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Marisco (Seafood Festival), where €25 gets you ‘gamba blanca’ prawns, mussels, crayfish, king prawns and ‘amontillado’ style tuna and more. Blankko is open for lunch/ dinner/cocktails every day except Monday (soon open seven days a week). Hours are noon to midnight, later in summer. And come check out Blankko’s once-a-month sushi buffet this month’s is on Thursday, March 13!

Blankko Restaurant and Lounge Urb. Torremuelle, Paseo de Bellavista 7 29630 Benalmadena Costa 952 443 398 www.blankko.es

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Students volunteering PRE-GCSE students have raised money during a two-day charity fundraising event organised by the College for Further Education. Funds will go to Action for Schools, Research into Childhood Cancer and Friends of Mount Alvernia.

Imaginative solutions A LEADING Madrid think tank Real Instituto Elcano has urged Spain to explore “imaginative” options and the normalisation of crossborder relations for a lasting solution to its claim over the Rock.

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ROYAL Gibraltar Police stated that waiting time for cars at the border leaving Gibraltar this week was up to two hours. Bikers, cyclists and pedestrians also suffered long wait times.

THE Minister for the Port has announced changes to Port Rules in order to give cruise ships more incentive to visit Gibraltar. The changes are expected to boost the cruise industry sector.

THE Marrache case experienced a unique turn when the Attorney General was called to give evidence in the Marrache trial, forcing him to call in a replacement for another case he was prosecuting at the moment.

PROSPECTIVE applicants will be accepted and considered for the new housing schemes even without being supported by a letter from a financial institution, the Gibraltar Government has announced.

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ECO-HOMES may be the key word, but could they be hiding a hidden threat? Whilst they are built to preserve energy and keep draughts out, green buildings are susceptible to trapping humid air in which toxic mould can spread causing what the World Health Organisation is calling ‘Sick building syndrome’ (SBS). Mould is a type of fungus with up to 4 per cent of the population thought to react to mould spores, with as many as one in 10 people with allergies such as hay fever and eczema affected. Mould spores can also be dangerous for some asthmatics and certain mould species can also cause lung infections and damage. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the problem affects 30 to 50 per cent of new or refurbished buildings. The Alberta Court of Appeal in Canada, has been abandoned since 2001, after renovations to an 87-year-old building went wrong. When it reopened, people complained of fatigue, irritated lungs, and watery eyes. It was revealed the problem came from mould growing inside the walls as the new building had trapped moisture breeding toxic mould. When carrying out any renovations at home, seek as much expert advice from professionals as possible.

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AST week we considered some features you might develop during the remainder of the winter and in early spring to make your garden more attractive, interesting and productive. This month we discuss how to add value and at the same time making your garden more sensuous by actively stimulating the senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, hearing and being at ease. We look at each of the senses in turn. SIGHT - This includes having internal vistas that prompt one to take a second breath and stop and take in the vision in front of you for longer than a few seconds. The magic is often achieved by the creative mixing of plants in terms of the colours of their bark, leaves, flowers and fruit. In both the first and second edition of our book ‘Your garden in Spain’ there is an important chapter titled ‘Painting with plants.’ This introduces seven basic approaches to colour combination namely aimed at flower beds and vistas that are based on using common, compatible, complementary, clashing, calming, cold or caliente (hot) colour mixes. Carefully designed garden lighting can also create very dramatic touches once the sun has gone down. A pond with the constant movement of fish, watering birds, hopping frogs and flying dragon flies can also add

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Gardening Corner By Dick Handscombe Spain’s best known expat gardening author about to start his 26th winter cut back.

a very special magic touch. SMELL - Starting with perfumed jasmine at the gate and strategically placed perfumed shrubs such as lady of the night and roses, aromatic herbs like rosemary and lavender, perfumed perennials such as San Diego and lemon scented geranium in mixed beds or dedicated clumps and carefully located citrus trees where both the blossom and background smell of the leaves and ripening fruit can be enjoyed. TASTE - The careful location of edible herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables along main routes through the garden to enable one to take a snack, indeed graze, as one strolls around the garden. TOUCH - Using a combination of plants with different leaf and bark textures that give varying messages when touched. HEARING - The natural music of fountains and waterfalls, the buzzing of bees and croaking of frogs, and the chirping of a variety of birds can add magic to gardens. ENERGISED - The stimulation of body and soul as a result of wandering around, exercising, resting or

ENERGISED: Exercise stimulates the body and soul. dining in the garden breathing the sensuous air after a stressful day. Herb oils in the air are rather healthier than car fumes on the way to the supermarket or human exhausts in a busy gym. RELAXED - The use of aromatic herbs around the garden can create a continuous aromatherapeutic effect that can be enhanced by carefully selected piped music. FEELING AT EASE Making one feel at ease with the world - pleased that one has settled in Spain - by paying particular attention to the comfort of bench seats, chairs, hammocks and sun beds where one can rest and enjoy one’s dreams and a timely sun downer within a secure environment created by high hedges, gates, fences and security systems. There is obviously much that can be done so do look at your garden this month with both a

critical and creative eye and plan to improve it for the coming spring and summer to enable your dream of a Spanish garden of Eden to become a reality at last. The evolution of my garden is described in

the book ‘ Living well from our garden Mediteranean Style.’ It is only available from Amazon Books.

© Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com February 2014

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CANDINAVIANS have overtaken the British as the main buyers of traditional stone houses in rural Galicia. Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish buyers are acquiring abandoned houses in small villages to restore them, always respecting the local architecture. They look in Galicia for milder weather than in their countries of origin, along with a peace and quietness which is rarely found on southern Spain’s costas German and Dutch buyers are also reported to be buying properties in Spain’s Celtic region. They are taking over a market that until recently mainly attracted British people.

Scandinavian interest in Galician traditional houses

STONE HOUSE: Scandinavian buyers are showing a great interest. But the number of British clients has decreased, supposedly due to the financial crisis. The overall number of potential buyers has nevertheless decreased to levels registered in 2007. Numbers are so low some estate agents claim they only receive

one client per week. The average stone house buyer is described

as a person with ecological awareness that looks for abandoned

properties to restore. Their work often brings new life to

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From the black sheep to the star of the market SPAIN has gone from being the black sheep in the property sector to become a ‘star market,’ a study carried out by PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) says. The study goes on to say that shortly after Sareb started operating last summer, investors started arriving to Madrid and Barcelona. Sareb is

the company responsible for managing assets transferred by the four nationalised Spanish financial institutions. The report says the transformation of the Spanish market will be apparent in autumn, and claims this will be the tendency in 2014. One of the fund managers consulted for the report claims traditional investors will

eventually come back to Spain, and will rival opportunistic investors. Among the 600 experts consulted there are also those who do not trust that much in the Spanish market. PwC reminds in this sense that, even though investment during the three first quarters of 2013

soared by 198 per cent, it departed from a base of €2.4 billion, which is considered low.

GOING UP: Investors are regaining confidence in the Spanish market.

Non-payment of community fees on the rise NON-PAYMENTS of residents’ community fees stood at 19 per cent in 2013, the Association for the Promotion of Rental

and Access to Property (Arrenta) revealed. The debt resulting from this situation went up to €1.9 billion, double the figure of four years ago. Non-payment in Andalucia was 19.4 per cent, topping the rank of Spanish regions in this matter in 2013. Andalucia was followed by Cataluña (16.5 per cent), Madrid (14.7 per cent), Valencia (10.6 per cent), Castilla Leon (4.9 per cent) and Galicia (4.9 per cent). This situation will presumably continue in the following years, according to Arrenta. Non-payments have a negative effect in the proper functioning and preservation of a community, and therefore in the value of properties, the association pointed out.

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Foreign investors boosting investment INTERNATIONAL investors helped double real estate investment in Spain in 2013, according to a study by BNP Paribas Real Estate. The real estate division of the financial services group says the British, French and German were the most active European investors. Activity by North American investors stood out in residential portfolios, whereas Latin American investors sought prime assets in Madrid and Barcelona. New investors from India and the Middle East also made acquisitions in Spain, the study claims. All of the investment market segments saw recovery last year, with the annual volume reaching €3.8 billion. This is 112 per cent more than the figure recorded in 2012, the study adds. BNP Paribas Real Estate points at the demand for distressed assets arising from repossessions or unresolved debt as a main source for this increase. It also mentions the sales of residential portfolios in the hands of banks, official bodies and Sareb, the company responsible for managing assets transferred by the four nationalised Spanish financial institutions. Finally, it points out the perception by investors that asset prices have reached rock bottom. BNP Paribas Real Estate expects investment to speed up in 2014 as long as the improvement of macroeconomic factors is still apparent.

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BSM raise funds for Marbella Food Bank Isobel Howat speaks to ADANA.

Civil war is brought to life THE Press Room in the Padre Manuel Centre, Estepona was full to hear a talk by local resident Isobel Howat on the Spanish Civil War. Mrs. Howat, who was born in Scotland and who spends part of the year in her El Paraiso apartment and the other in her native Glasgow, held the audience spell-bound with her journey through Spanish history, focusing on the dreadful years of civil war 1936 to 1939. Although the main topic of the ADANAorganised talk was a sombre one, Mrs. Howat lightened her talk with humorous anecdotes of prominent figures in Spanish history, including the Habsburg and Borbon dynasties and life of the nymphomaniac Queen Isabella. ADANA VicePresident Mary Page thanked Mrs. Howat and said she hoped she would return to entertain once more. More than €200 was collected for ADANA, the Estepona-based animal refuge and adoption centre. If you wish to adopt a dog or help ADANA, contact Helen on 952 113 467 or visit the website, adana.es.

CHILDREN, staff and parents at the British School of Marbella are celebrating after raising €523 for the local food bank Bancosol Alimentos. The money was raised at the school during the winter term through a number of fundraising activities including the Christmas Fair. The Marbella branch of the charity is based in Nueva Andalucía and helps several thousand local residents who rely on them for food hand-outs. This includes foster homes, day care centres, soup kitchens, childcare and youth centres, nursing homes, churches and local charities including Horizonte Proyecto Hombre Marbella, Cáritas, and Asociación Ser Humano Marbella.

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SEEMINGLY every week in the UK a child or baby is killed by the family pet. We have to ask why? I always advise that as soon as you are aware there will be a new baby in the house, begin to prepare your family dog. Do not leave it until the new baby arrives. It is important that your dog associates the new baby with as few disruptions as possible. It is essential to ensure that your dog has a basic understanding of good behaviour. The dog should be able to lie quietly

for short periods, not jumping up, walking on a lead without pulling and coming when called are all essential. Most dogs are used to being the ‘baby’ in the family and may find it difficult losing this position. Get your dog used to being ignored and left alone for short periods of time every day. If it is your intention to exclude your dog from certain areas of the house after the baby arrives, establish these rules well in advance of the baby’s arrival. Ideally, the dog should be excluded from the baby’s bedroom. It is a good idea to teach your dog to walk gently next to the pram, but never tying the leash to the pram, and never when unattended. The dog should also be accustomed to new items of furniture such as

playpens, carry cots and high chairs before baby arrives. If possible get a tape recording of baby noises and play it where the baby will normally be so the dog becomes socialised to these sounds. Also teach the dog the difference between his/her toys and the baby’s toys. More advice next week. www.talkradioeurope.com.

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Orchestra support for charity THE Youth Orchestra of Southern Spain has chosen Acompalia as the charity beneficiary of their next concert in Granada City. The concert, to be held at the Manuel de Falla Auditorium from 8.30pm, will feature classical pieces including the overture to The Marriage of Figaro by Austrian composer Mozart. “This is a golden opportunity for Acompalia,” said committee member Lindsay Ostervig. “The orchestra has an international reputation and the publicity will raise our profile enormously, especially within the Spanish community. Most importantly, we have been allocated a large block of tickets to sell on behalf of the charity (at €12 per ticket). That means the chance to raise around €3,000 in a single evening,” she added. Lindsay went on to say: “This sum will provide ongoing funding for our Telephone Helpline service. We also want to create a Helpline for the Spanish community. That means more patients with cancer and other lifelimiting conditions, and their families in Granada province, can get practical and emotional support from our trained and caring Helpline volunteers in 2014.” Contact Lindsay on info@acompalia.org.

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GOLF THE SPORTS SHOP, Fuengirola. Tel 952 473 530. Specialists in golf prizes. Gift sets, pens, key rings, metal spoons & beer tankards, pins & medals. Large selection of ladies & hole in one prizes. Try our new embroidery service, free artwork, best prices, quality & machinery.

GUITARS CHARLIEGUITAR.COM. Sell and buy guitars. The first vintage shop in Spain, opposite the bus station. Calle Jacinto, Benavente No 1, Fuengirola 622 919 500 (215849)

HAIRDRESSING HAIRDRESSER, mobile, very reasonable rates, between Estepona and Sotogrande. Call Gilly 658 675 077 (207705)

HEALTH & BEAUTY SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 608 977 260 www.masajessayan.es (218077) MOBILITY SCOOTERS, wheelchairs, hoists, rise recline chairs, electric adjustable beds, commodes, walking aids, all you need to make your life easier. All available for sale or hire, long or short term. Tel 633 127 901 / www.mobility-spain.com /info@mobility-spain.com (219684)

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SPORTS MASSAGE AROMATHERAPY, Hot Stones, lymph drainage, reflexology, Reiki, Neuva Andalucia and home visits. Carol ITEC www.holistic stone.net Tel 653 139 558 (201580) PHYSIOTHERAPIST available for therapeutic massage. Stretching, classic & relaxing massage. Home visits 65 mins, 50 euros, 95 mins, 65 euros. Monika 659 506 496 (221442)

HOT TUBS/SPAS HOT TUBS, new, used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs 691 973 131 / 952 793 398 (206456)

HOLIDAY LETS FREE LISTINGS for Holiday Rental Villas www.holidayfoot prints.com (221428)

HOME CLEARANCES WANTED – House Clearance and garage clearance, best prices paid. Contact Paul Vickers, 617 543 315 (207637) WANTED FURNITURE & household items houses gardens garages cleared top prices paid fast reliable service 639 229 607 / 649 977 723 (215472)

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DIABETES 2? The present day treatment of Diabetes 2 often becomes less effective with time. New method to control Diabetes 2 is available. For info: stopdiabetes2@hotmail.com MOBILE hair & beauty specialising in cuts, colours and wedding packages. www.images2810.eu. Tlf 634 109 688 (221189)

FLOOR POLISHING - 20 years Costa, reliable from €2/m2, bring your floor back to life. 639 014 237 (221011) TONY’S MARBLE RESTORATION SERVICE. Marble and terrazo floors, professionally refurbished, quotations without obligation. +34 620 726 875 (215928)

LEATHER Suites, Upholstery and carpets thoroughly cleaned. Tel: 952 930 472 or 667 430 518 (221137)

COMMERCIAL PROP

ALL ELECTRICS - Rewiring, fault finding, boletins - 693 678 980 (207413)

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ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641 EXPRESS Metalwork Services. Gates, grilles, rails and scissor gates. 951 313 042, 617 065 636. www.express-steel.com

ASIAN MASSAGE SALON in Benalmadena, promotion month of May 30 euros one hour body massage, all masseuses are Asian and qualified with lots of experience. Telephone: 952 824 348, 660 587 171 www.asian massagesalon.com (206767)

BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX AND FILLERS - From €95. Covers the Costa del Sol and inland. 609 347 086. www.altered-image.eu (221168)

GENERAL SERVICES ALMOST ANYTHING! General household maintenance, plumbing, tiling, painting and more. Marbella to Fuengirola, Speak to Gareth, Tel - 690 841 188. MAN with small van for all your needs, English/Spanish speaking translations, waiting in offices for you etc, based in Marbella (all the coast) 678 817 145 (215826)

GLASS CURTAINS GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (221449)

MASSAGE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS MASSAGE 12 years experience. 1 hour €35, 1.5 hours €50, Elviria. Wendy 952 852 330 or 634 310 821. Mobile service + €10 (216603) MALE MASSAGE. Qualified, caring masseur. Therapeutic and sensual therapies. 7/7, flexible hours. In out calls. Artola, Marbella. 620 986 080 (222100) REINA Sport & Health. Experienced professional physiotherapy, osteopathy. “Oxygen pain therapy”. Professional sports massage. Personal trainer. Calahonda - Riviera home visits, hotel. 618 515 487 (201695)

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LAUNDRY NANCY’S LAUNDRY. Washing, drying, ironing, dry cleaning, duvet, bedcovers, curtains, rugs, drop off or collection and delivery available. Avda. Bonanza, Arroyo de la Miel (between Lloyds Bank and Piscis). Tel 952 561 726 www.nancyslaundry.es (219605)

LOANS HOLA CREDITO. Instant short term loans against your valuables. Quick, easy and always discreet. Tel 900 123 457 www.holacredito.com (219899) 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. Mobile 609 529 633. Tel: 952 588 795 (SE) (201522)

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 (216650) T1

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 (201550)

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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 (68259)

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 w w w. m e r c u r y i n t e r n e t . c o m (201509)

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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) 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) 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)

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 (208085) T2 ADDITIONAL security locks for all types of windows & doors, giving you maximum security and peace of mind. Call Julian 655 825 931 (221450)

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 9.00-2.00PM (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 HOMES 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 suzica ley@gmail.com (207499)

KARAOKE RUSTY’S KARAOKE. Available for public and private functions. Tel 611 314 851 (201607)

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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 (85143) BRAND NEW WILLERBY Siena 32m² home sited within a stylish gated community, 45 minutes from Malaga airport £19,995 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143)

WILLERBY COTTAGE 28x10 sited in ‘La Serrana Hills’ of Pizarra, site open all year round, swimming pool, only £13,495. Want to view? Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143) FOR SALE, 10ft X 32ft 2 bed mobile home in Coin. Private small park, fully furnished, a/c, 2 sheds, patio area, veranda with gazebo, own garden area, electronically gated park, own area also fenced and gated. Pets are welcome. Ground rent is 285€ per month which includes all electrics and water. Price 8,000 euros. For further information or pictures contact 634 975 246 or email robbie9991@hotmail.com (221346)

CLASSIFIEDS MOSQUITO SCREENS ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.es (101730) MOSQUITO SCREENS. All types, all colours, fast service. Coast and inland covered. 655 825 931 (218575) MOSQUITO SCREENS, call Mosquito Nick tlf 647 072 861 www.mosquitonick.ws (215252)

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24/7 MOBILITY MOBILITY SCOOTERS, electric wheelchairs, wheelchairs, walking frames for sale and rent. Delivered to home or hotel at very competitive prices. Part exchange considered. Always a good selection of quality used mobility scooters in stock with guarantee.We have large scooters with a range of up to 40km. Medium scooters with a range of up to 30km and small scooters that can go into your car with a range of 8-12km. We also stock electric wheelchairs with a range of 30km and one that folds to go into your car with a range of 12km. New wheelchairs always in stock and used ones at considerable savings. Mobility scooters bought for cash. Mobility scooter batteries supplied and fitted. For same day delivery phone 609 581 139. email info@mobilityscootersdi rectspain.com / www.mo bilityscootersdirectspain. com (201565)

MOTOR HOMES WANTED motorhomes and caravans. Any condition or country of registration considered. www.hispavan.com 687 845 730 (222034) MOTORHOMES and caravans for sale. Interesting selection. Part exchange considered. www.his pavan.com 687 845 730 (222034)

MOTORING

WANTED SPANISH PLATED CARS

INSTANT CASH SAMANTHA – GORDON

MOBILITY THE MOBILITY WIZARD. The only company in southern Spain that specialises in repairing and maintaining mobility scooters, power chairs and mobility products. Authorised repair agents for most European manufacturers. Most repairs carried out at your place of residence, batteries analysed and replaced if needed, tyres supplied and fitted. Summer’s coming, has your mobility scooter been serviced lately? Full service and inspection at your home for just €60. Large selection of mobility scooters available for sale and rent, no deposit required and free delivery. We also offer roadside assistance, we will come to your rescue if you’re unfortunate enough to have a breakdown or puncture, keep this number handy! Tel 633 127 901 / www.mobility-spain.com /info@mobility-spain.com (219684)

952 83 21 73 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com

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CHIPS AWAY, Marbella, San Pedro. 10% discount. Tlf. 952 853 350. See advert on page 22 (209715)

CLASSIFIEDS 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: trans matic2005@yahoo.com. www.transmatic.es (201556) BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP. Repair, service & ITV to all makes of cars, vans and 4 x 4s. Call Steve 951 914 025 or 605 407 369. Poligono Las Perales, Mijas Costa. britmechanicspain @gmail.com (221281)

FOR SALE CABRIO 4 seater, Ford Focus 2008/9, only 17,000kms. 2 litre titanium 145BHP. FSH. Looks lush in rich wine colour with leather interior and alloy wheels, condition like new, a credit to golfing lady owner, CD player, air condition, electric everything and roof that folds into boot, coming soon, be quick. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com (201544) 4x4 AUTOMATIC diesel, Mitsubishi Montero 2005 SWB. 3.2 litre DI-D Intenso Kaiteki (top of the range) limited edition, big electric sunroof, blue over grey, leather interior, alloy wheels, service history, 103,000kms, cruise and climate control, CD player, electric window, locking, everything. Super condition, super bargain with diesel economy. See photo on our web page. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) Tel. 952 832 173 www.robertsoncars-spain.com (201544)

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www.euroweeklynews.com 4x4 DIESEL Ford Kuga 2012, TDCI, 2 litre, only 24,000kms with manuf. Warranty till 2017. Looks right in white, 5 door, 6 speed. Electric everything, one lady owner kept this Kuka spotless, condition like new but what a saving on new price, can be yours for 17,995 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) 608 658 785 / 952 832 173. See photo on our web page www.robertsoncars-spain.com (201544) DIESEL, seven seater 2010 Peugeot 5008 1.6 HDI Premium pack 110BHP. Only 58,000kms (approx 36,000 miles), 6 speed, climate and cruise control, PAS, ABS, ESR, light and wiper sensors, parktronic, rich wine colour with alloy wheels, great people carrier, perfect for school run, see photo on our web page, 13,995 euros, Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple), 608 658 785 / 952 832 173 www.robertsoncars-spain.com (201544) DIESEL 2011 Renault Megane Scenic 1.5 DCI, 6 speed, 110 BHP. Emocion only 32,000kms (approx 20,000 miles), still has manufacturer’s warranty for 18 months. One lady owner selling due to work relocation, lovely in white with many extras and diesel economy for 12,995 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) 952 832 173 or 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com ARE you looking to sell your Spanish car? Contact Robertson Cars, we are a small family business here in Marbella for 29 years. Phone today for a valuation. We pay the top cash prices for quality used cars. Samantha and Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) on 952 832 173 or 608 658 785. www.robertsoncars-spain.com (201544)

LARGE selection of vans, including Citroen Jumpers, Pick-ups, Ford Transits and Transit Connect 672 550 037 / 952 585 813 (209777) 2008 CITROEN NEMO, only 100,000 kms, light use only, roof rack, in excellent condition throughout, only 3,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (209777) 2004 HYUNDAI Santa Fe, 2 litre diesel, automatic, 4x4 in very good condition, usual extras, new ITV, excellent runner, 4,450€ 672 550 037 (209777) 2006 FIAT PANDA, electric blue, very economical and cheap to insure, 3,750€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (209777) CONVERTIBLE 2001 CLK Mercedes 320, silver, black roof, black leather, automatic, 18inch alloys, very clean for the year, 6,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail. com (209777) PEUGEOT 207, 5 door, diesel, 2008, silver, very good throughout, 1 owner, appx 50 mpg, only 5,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail. com (209777) DIESEL automatic estate, Peugeot 407, 2006, fully loaded, inc sat nav, full panoramic roof, alloys, digital air con, immaculate car, 6,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (209777) 2009 FIAT Doblo van, extra long wheel base, 1.9 diesel, multijet, 1 owner, very good condition throughout, electric windows, air con, CD player, 4,995€. 672 550 037 (209777) 2002 MERCEDES Convertible 230 Kompressor, in black, very nice car, last of the old model, fully loaded as the final edition, 7,995€ 600 868 056 (209777) 2000 FORD F350 Monster pick-up, lhd, English plates, only 19,000miles from new, in excellent condition throughout, 5.7 v8 diesel, must be seen, 12,995€ 672 550 037 / 952 585 813 (209777) 2010 PEUGEOT 306 diesel, only 70,000kms, in silver, excellent condition throughout, only 8,950€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (209777) 2010 PEUGEOT 308 1.6 diesel in silver, 70,000kms, like new, 8,750€ 672 550 037 (209777) AUDI A3 1.8, Turbo Sport line, LHD/UK plates, 65,000kms, in excellent condition, 4 new tyres, 3 door. 3,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (209777) 2002 PORSCHE 911 966 Carrera Four in pristine condition throughout, lhd on Spanish plates, low kms, with full Porsche service history, 22,950€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (209777)

27 February - 5 March 2014 / Costa del Sol 2006 RANGE ROVER Sport HFE, black with black leather, fully loaded, Spanish lhd, 150,000kms with full Range Rover service history, very nice condition throughout, 17,995€ 672 550 037 (209777) 2007 MERCEDES B Class 200 diesel, automatic, in alpine white, lots of extras, inc alloys, half leather, climate control etc, excellent condition throughout, only 8,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (209777) 2003 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.7 DTI, diesel, 3 door in good condition throughout, new ITV, a cheap p/x bargain, 1,995€ 672 550 037 (209777) VARIOUS CARS available, lhd, rhd, 4x4s, automatic, manual, petrol & diesels from €1,000 672 550 037 / 952 585 813 / 600 868 056 (209777) 2006 CITROEN C4 automatic, in black, alloys, very good condition throughout, 6,995€. 672 550 037 (209777) CITROEN XSARA 1.6 automatic, one owner from new, in very good condition throughout, 2,750€. 672 550 037 (209777) 2002 MAZDA NX3, convertible, Spanish lhd, convertible with air con, drives great, 3,750€. 672 550 037 (209777) MERCEDES CLK 320, 2000, Cabrio, superb condition, genuine 57.500 km, 10,750€ private sale, for full details and fotos email: fwkzone@gmail.com or 634 165 029 (207715) 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 (215826) MASSIVE DISCOUNT RANGE ROVER Sport (diesel) automatic HSE. TDV8 2007 metallic midnight blue, cream leather, sat/nav. This jeep is immaculate with only 146,000klm (91,000mls). Service history, parking sensors and lots more, look at this bargain, WAS 27,995€. NOW ONLY 24,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (215826) COMING SOON, automatic Hyundai 0.10 Comfort 5 door, 2010, 1.2ltr, one private owner, 17,000klm, white, black trim, be quick for this one. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com AUTOMATIC/Diesel Citroen C4 2008, 5 door, 33,000klm. Metallic gold, climate control, alloy wheels, great business or family car, health forces sale, a very scarce car and only 6,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (215826)

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CONVERTIBLE/Cabrio Peugeot 307 CC 1.6 INJ, 2005 only 80,000klm (49,000mls) with service history from private owner, get ready for the summer at this low price, metallic black/black check trim, alloys, dual climate control and lots more yes, its only 5,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (215826)

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PRICE SLASHED - MOTORHOME Benimar Sport 300 2009 Mdl. Ford Transit 2.2 TDCI,130.HP,CV. only 59’000 Klm (37’000 Mls.) 6 berth 6 belted seats Air-Conditioned, full central heating, Alarm, rear view camera, shower, toilet, 120 Ltr. water tank, 3 gas hob, fridge/freezer, DVD. This camper is immaculate WAS 28’995€, NOW ONLY 26,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (215826)

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)

JAGUAR XJ6, Sovereign 1992, 98,000kms, recent ITV, best offer over 2,000 euros. 617 423 095 (222154) PRICE SLASHED VW POLO 1.4, 5 door 2010/11 metallic gunmetal grey, alloy wheels, looks fantastic, bought from main dealer, Sara Motors, leaving Spain, WAS 7,995€, NOW 7,600€, 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (215826) GREAT VALUE Seat Ibiza 1.4 inj hatchback 2001, only 42,000klm (26,000mls), only used as holiday car, metallic silver, air conditioning, just been serviced, electric windows, locking and much more, yes it’s only 2,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (215826) VW TIGUAN automatic/diesel 4 Motion 2.0 TDI. 2009 one private owner 50,000klm (31,000mls), bought and serviced by Safa Motors, Marbella as their top model, even has parallel parking camera, sat/nav, too many extras to list (see web page), cost 37,000€ new, my price only 19,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (215826)

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ABBEYGATE INSURANCE. No automatic annual increase on our Motor Insurance, renewal policies. Call 952 893 380 (68259)

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 (207809) MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (206444) BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP. Repair, service & ITV to all makes of cars, vans and 4 x 4s. Call Steve 951 914 025 or 605 407 369. Poligono Las Perales, Mijas Costa. britme chanicspain@gmail.com (217674)

TYRES MOBILE TYRE FITTING. All brands, Competitive prices, 24/7 call outs. 627 352 860 / www.tyreology.com (201569)

WANTED

RENT to own your next car, modern, well maintained quality cars, all inclusive rates. Call AutoOasis on 952 623 297 or w w w. a u t o o a s i s e u r o p e . c o m (215834) MAZDA 5, 2.0 Sportive, 7 seater, silver, very good condition. €6,250 Tel 952 668 342 (217572) CHRYSLER 2.5L turbo 4 door, small American saloon, air con, CD, stereo, 5 speed, manual, new ITV, Spanish reg. Excellent condition 1,195€. 693 357 000 (218653) OPEL Corsa 1.3, 1 previous lady owner, excellent condition, MP3 Stereo, 1,095€. 640 291 709 (218653) LADY selling 2004 Peugeot 307 XR 1.6, superb condition, CD stereo, air condition, 2,750€. 648 662 659 (218653) CITROEN C4 exclusive, 1.6, 5 door, family hatchback, 2005, silver, ITV, top of range car for only 2,995 euros. Tlf 602 533 508 (209309)

I BUY ANY CAR. 602 533 508 mikewallsp@gmail.com (218504) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 693 028 325 (101382) WANTED. CARS & JEEPS & camper vans for cash. All makes, LHD, any condition. 693 357 000 (215821) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN AND UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (101382) CARS AND VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 693 028 325 (101382)

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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 fivepeastrading@aol.com (209777)

PAINTING & DECORATING guaranteed quality and a good price, OAP rates, call Roger 633 382 262 (215277)

PEST CONTROL

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 (216552) CAR’S VAN’S ANY REGISTRATION WANTED TOP PRICES FREE COLLECTION FROM ANYWHERE 652 031 436 (201684) VehicleBuyerSpain.es Immediate cash paid for any UK or Spanish registered car. Jon 610 417 100 jon@vehiclebuyer spain.es (221395)

MUSIC DAVE C CLARKE, guitarist, vocalist, pianist, ex-Cunard. Specialising in popular Spanish guitar. Available solo or combo. Parties/weddings/class restaurants, dinner dances. Huge repertoire. Details 00350 200 43393 (201704)

NAUTICAL 12 MTR BERTH in Puerto Banus available to rent, €6,000pa. 15 MTR BERTH in Estepona Marine for sale, very good position for sail boats, also DEEP. €45,000. Tel 609 044 965 (215851) BENALMADENA 18 metre (60ft) berth for sale, 19,000€. 693 357 000 (218653)

OSTEOPATH OSTEOPATH Chris Howard, BSc (Hons) Ost. La Cala de Mijas. Established over 10 years in Spain. Diagnosis, advice, treatment for all types of pain/injury. Qualified, Registered, Insured. 952 050 180 / 679 501 367 (201741)

PAINTER/DECORATOR

PEST CONTROL. British - Best Prices. Fully Qualified. Bar Contracts. Call Local Pest 952 449 591 www.localpest.es (221399) T1 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 (209962)

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)

CHARITIES 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)

PAINTER & DECORATOR. If you want your job done right, forget the rest and call the best. Sam “Simply the Best”, 18 years Mijas area. 952 666 025 / 629 546 128 HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM. Painting/Interior design. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (217682) PAINTING, Plumbing and General Build Works, Refurb and Reforms at competitive prices. Free quotation contact tel: 625 200 205 (217675)

SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public week-ends 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 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sosanimals.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, 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.HORSERESCUES PAIN.ORG INFO@HORSERES CUESPAIN.ORG ARCHRES CUE@YAHOO.CO.UK TEL:635798219 OR 656935613 OR 620175828. NEW: ARCH CHARITY SHOP NOW OPEN IN ALHAURIN, NEXT TO MONEY CHANGE SHOP, AVENIDA GERALD BRENAN (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 (207324) LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. lagu nakennels@hotmail.com. Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983 (215765) 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 (219547)

www.euroweeklynews.com CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY is recommended and used by David the Dogman. “I would not trust my dogs with anyone else”. Tel: 952 112 978. www.cat-and-dogworld.com (209640) PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcares pain.com (208106) 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 (219463)

PET INSURANCE PROTECTAPET. Spain’s leading pet insurance. 965 756 371. www.protectapet.eu (216721)

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 email us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227. Email: info@pet-couriers.com or www.pet-couriers.com (206497)

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CLASSIFIEDS PROPERTY

THE IRISH PLUMBER FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS, COMPLETE BATHROOM REFORMS, ALL AREAS COVERED. 7 DAYS, REASONABLE RATES. 605 206 394 (206156) T1 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 (209854)

PROPERTY FOR RENT

PLUMBER: All aspects, gas/electric boilers. Kitchens, bathrooms, repairs & installations. Gary 669 615 334 / 952 576 296 (215706) NEED a Plumber all aspects covered. No call out charge. Honest reliable service. Call James Tel.954 059 041 Mobile.667 876 754. (222189) 30 YEARS ON THE COAST. I cover all aspects of plumbing & general maintenance. Graham 607 923 486 (217682) LEAK DETECTION and REPAIR. 25 years on the Coast. Clear Flow Group. Telephone 952 885 661 or 630 200 600 (219581)

POOLS

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 (215263) LOOK NO FURTHER for your pet transport. We offer a service to travel with/without your pets/furniture. Pets from £295 including vet checks. Various vehicles to cater for your needs. 952 596 213 / 665 150 227 spainukspain@hotmail.com (218548)

PROPERTY FOR SALE

ANIMALCOURIERS - A KIND, CARING, FRIENDLY SERVICE BETWEEN SPAIN/UK. FLIGHTS FROM MALAGA OR ROAD FROM COSTA DEL SOL FOR YOUR PET TRAVEL. WWW.ANIMALCOURIERS.COM / 0044 1483 200123, 0034 635 155 962 OR ASK@AN IMALCOURIERS.COM FOR A QUOTATION. (207561) PET TRANSPORTATION by road. Complete service from professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat-and-dogworld.com (209640)

REDUCED Torreblanca, large 3 bedroom townhouse with parking. 169,000€. Tel 659 446 482 (222001) T1

THE DOG MOVER. Licensed transporters. Two handlers, so never alone. 680 781 699 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.moveyourdog.com (207293)

WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM is always looking for realistically priced inland properties to sell to our interested buyers. Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (208263)

PHYSIOTHERAPY

POOL TILING REPLACE your broken swimming pool tiles without draining your pool by utilising the very latest in underwater grouting and adhesives, quickly and efficiently. Call Lee at AquaTile Tel. 69 7529 677 www.aquatile.net (215342)

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GREAT OPPORTUNITY. TORREBLANCA. Ideal detached villa offering two self contained separate levels - main upper level 3 beds/1 bath - lower level 1 bed/1 bath, ideal for rental or elderly person/teenager/guests, large plot, private swimming pool and spacious garage, quiet residential area. Original asking price €299,500 - no agents fees, now €230,000. Viewing recommended - 647 647 629 (101501)

CLASSIFIEDS SELWO: Cosy townhouse, 180m2, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large garden, car port. No agents. 169,950€ Tel 644 132 738 (217683)

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STUNNING Apartment, Monte Paraiso. View on YouTube, Marbella Property ‘Puerto Banus Lloyds’, lloyd fortknox@aol.com (222157)

MARBELLA, BANUS 3 or 1 bedroom, 2 bath, big elegant, fully equipped, gardens, pool, Jacuzzi, garage. Tel +34 637 439 222 bravoelezovic @gmail.com (215889)

www.condorsol.com. Apartments and villas for sale at advantageous prices. Call 607 637 288, 952 462 302 (202945)

PROP MANAGEMENT FAIRWAYS Marbella Property Management, Real Estate, Property Maintenance, letting service. Tel 693 596 558, info@fairwaysmarbella.com, www.fairwaysmarbella.com (201703)

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REMOVAL / STORAGE

QUALITY professional Polish workers. Total reforms to maintenance work. Andres 687 898 433 (215900)

REMOVAL/STORAGE

PROPERTY WANTED

WE HAVE Scandinavian and English clients for Villas, Townhouses, Apartments and Plots, from Malaga to Estepona. Also rentals. Tel TINA 634 328 703 (218015) BENALMADENA, 2 bedroom apartment, furnished, top floor, close to beach, panoramic sea views, pool, parking, 500 euros. 666 517 479 (217738) VILLA, San Pedro Beach/Nueva Andalucia, long term 3,500€ or short term. Apartment Nueva Andalucia 130,000€. Tel 647 222 295 (221328) www.costarents.com Over 900 properties for long term rent. 671 093 925 (217721) LONG LET, Puerto Banus, tastefully furnished townhouse, 2 beds, 2 baths, garden and pool, first line, Aloha golf course, contact Julie 634 032 397 (222026)

PUMPS/WELLS WATERWELLS. Waterwell drilling, well pumps, irrigation, pump tests, pressure pumps. Waterwells.org/Sondein SL. Established on the coast since 1995. Web page www.wellsin spain.com. Enquiries info@wellsinspain.com 629 978 801 / fax 952 793 250 (217672)

REMOVALS / STORAGE

LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (206488) WWW.SPAINUKSPAIN.COM. Vehicle leaving Spain on 9th / 19th / 29th, returning 10th / 20th / 30th. Prices from £90 per cubic metre. cars £525, bikes £325, dogs £395, cats £295 inc vet checks/travel with your pets. Various vehicles to cater for your needs. 952 596 213 / 665 150 227 (218548)

15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 7th March. Space available. Tel. 639 928 090 (221108)

PSYCHIC PSYCHIC Tarot Reader, accurate predictions. Positive life altering experience, Torremolinos, 40 euros per hour. Visits arranged, all areas. Edgar 634 922 224. My Global Predictions. www.aslantarot.com

STORAGE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (206488)

MOVING BACK TO UK? Removal vehicle departing weekly throughout the year. Excellent, professional service & great rates. Ring (0034) 665 089 244 or (0044) 01922 682 667 & see www.elite-european.com (93139)

www.costarents.com Properties urgently required for long term rent, clients waiting. 671 093 925 (217721)

PROP MAINTENANCE

ALL aspects of house and garden maintenance. Property care and decorating/gardening/landscaping. Reliable service, excellent rates. Free quotes, call Chris 603 563 496. enquiriesatchrisdoyle1@live.co. uk (221311)

REFORMS

www.rainbowrealty.es rental properties required for waiting clients. 622 881 029 (221001)

WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (208263)

GET your apartment/villa/garden ready for summer. All aspects covered. Coast & campo. 661 717 894 (221329)

TOWNHOUSE Playa Golf, Torrequebrada, 2 bed, 2 bath, private garden, furnished, fantastic mountain & sea views, very clean, €650pm. 634 123 652 (209777)

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INTERNATIONAL and European Removals. Expert removals worldwide. www. universalremovals.com Tel: 951 247 834 (206460)

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL REMOVALS Local and International. Full and part loads taken please call 952 816 582 w w w. f o c u s - t r a n s p o r t . c o m (201301) EUROPA SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (206488) USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.com bitrans.es (206488)

UK - SPAIN Removals. Masses of experience. New clean vehicles. Insured with AXA. Genuinely CARING service. FULL and part moves. ONLINE QUOTES!! bmceuro pean.com UK 08456 443 784 / ES 634 344 787 (207584) 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.movingmat ters.eu (222096)

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CAR TRANSPORT AND RECOVERY. UK-SPAIN-UK. Established 5 years. Do you need your car transported? We also transport boats, plant and machinery. Fully insured. Call Martin on 0044 7970 861141 or email martin.emeraldfreight@ gmail.com (221205)

MAN AND VAN VAN AND MAN. Removals, clearances. Experienced and 100% reliable. €20 per hr. Paul 622 793 989 (208090) MANVAN REMOVALS €20 / hour, 3 vans available. House clearances. Storage from €10 / week. Tel David 696 810 618 (208088) MAN & VAN, 2 men and large van, recovery, moving, SpainUK-Spain. Tlf 634 355 973 (222207) 2 MEN, VAN €30 HOUR. 651 081 610 (201697) LARGE LUTON VAN and man. €20 per hour, packing crates supplied. Kevin 628 993 995 (201746) MAN & VAN Removals and transport, all areas covered 100% reliable 952 816 582 (208360) THE VAN MAN. Cheap and cheerful. €20 per hour. 677 251 025 (215820) MAN with large van. For removals and house clearance etc. All areas. Tel 676 586 262 (221156) MAN AND VAN, all areas, 2 vans, 4 men available. 100% reliable. 637 066 114 / 663 530 614, 30€ per hour (201744)

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WINDOW

REMOVAL BOXES Large, med, wardrobe, bubble wrap, tape, collect or delivered. Local and international removals also undertaken. 952 239 110 / 632 702 306 (44093)

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 (215765)

ROLLER SHUTTERS ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service. Make your home more secure! Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.es (101730)

SEWING

SIGNS & DESIGNS GET YOUR BUSINESS NOTICED with new Signs. LED, Neon, Illuminated, Banners, Vehicles, ABoards, Printed/Embroidered Workwear www.signstudio spain.com 952 796 299 / 639 133 135 (218606)

SITUATIONS VACANT

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 judeinspain@hot mail.com (216546)

ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS required. English/Intermediate Spanish speakers to sell advertising space within Estate Agents’ presentation folders. Self employed position and commission based. Send CV to mark@mdb-advertising.co.uk (221432)

SERVICES

CARPENTRY

FURNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 119 190 (200802)

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SALES EXECUTIVE: Leading, successful, online payment service provider - MultiSafepay - is looking for native Belgians, Germans and Italians to sell our payment solutions to the respective local Online Merchants from our International office in the Marbella area. We will train the right young, dynamic and ambitious persons. Experience with sales and cold calling on the phone is expected. We offer a competitive salary and the possibility to join a highly dynamic and professional team of 40+ people. To apply, send your CV with photo to: info@multi safepay.es - marked “EW Sales Executive”. (207711) FEMALES & couples required, 18-70, for adult website modelling. Good rates. Call 966 182 714 (221306)

ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (215944)

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 (202841)

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CASTLE HILL are an online gaming specialist recruitment agency. Please visit www.castlehillrecruitment.com for Marketing, Technology, Operations and Language jobs in Gibraltar or send your CV to info@castlehill recruitment.com (221297) SALES PEOPLE/self generated. Product, every home needs one. High earnings, fast payout. Phone Peter 952 857 680 / www.hardwaterproblems.com (222169)

WAITER/RESS required with immediate start. Evaluna Teteria, El Higueron, please call in and ask for Juan. Must speak English and Spanish (221381)

SITUATIONS WANTED I AM a Web and Graphic Designer looking for work, permanent or freelance, call Graham on 0034 951 242 127 (222057)

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SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosannacarmella@hot mail.com (201533)

SOLAR LOWEST PRICES IN SPAIN. www.solarmegastore.es (201513)

SWIMMING POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE, repairs, friendly, reliable service. Estepona, Malaga, inland regrouts, heaters. 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 www.sparklenrip ple.net (207400) T3 www.perfectpools.es. Maintenance, repairs, professional and reliable service, all areas from €70 per month. info@per fectpools.es. 650 348 785 (219784) JUSTPOOLS.ES 8x4m pool: regrouts (450€). Maintenance (86€). Coast and Coin. 619 636 586 / 952 472 476 (215296)

CONSTRUCTION / MAINTENANCE AFFORDABLE POOL MAINTENANCE - Professional maintenance from only €80 per month (exc. chemicals) Call Splash Pools on 952 591 053 open 8am to 4pm (221091)

THERAPISTS LIFE COACHING, stress, depression, other problems. 24 years experience. Contact 634 369 414 (206835)

CLASSIFIEDS PSYCHOLOGIST: Depression, panic attacks, hypnosis. Dr Frank Stahl. Tel: 609 503 021 (221068)

TILING TILING AND REFORMATION of kitchens/bathrooms. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (217682)

TRANSLATIONS OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS. ALL LANGUAGES. TEL. 654 613 094 sanpedrotranslations@gmail. com (217706) TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER/Re asonable rates. Also available for visits to lawyers/hospital and general paperwork assistance. Contact Amaya - 647 403 435 (201605) SWORN TRANSLATIONS. Reasonable rates, call 625 479 404 karenmonterosa@hotmail.com (221204) DON’ T UNDERSTAND? I can help you communicate with lawyers, courts, doctors, paperwork, builders, etc. Professional translator/interpreter, 15 years experience. Christina 607 501 408 email christina.heger@ gmail.com (222171)

TROPHIES 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 (219732)

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LEARN Spanish with 1 to 1 lessons via Skype. First lesson free! profemark@gmail.com +44 7939 802932 (221033) SPANISH TEACHER. Would you like to learn to speak Spanish really quickly? Spanish lessons at your home or office and assistant services. Benalmadena/Torremolinos area 15€/hours. Barbara 627 925 941 (221031) MATHS TUITION. Maths graduate, 6 years international school experience. €35/hour + €10 to travel. sjrobert@tcd.ie (221428)

TV & VIDEO 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, Digiboxes, Dishes, Sky cards UK/Irish. Dish relocations and TV extensions. For a fast reliable service call Steve 676 533 209 problem solved! (206166) FREE UK TELEVISION, no monthly bills, plug in and go. Internet required. TV box with remote only 120 euros. Tlf 602 501 419 (221405) NO Dish Needed, IPTV Set Top Boxes only 150e Freesat/Sky uk. Wifi Broadband only 150€ Free delivery. Dish retunes 20€ www.myiptvuk.com Tel.954 059 041 Mobile.667 876 754 (222189) SKY DIGI BOXES. SKY+HD/FREEVIEW. Missing UK Channels available on Demand with SKY+HD Box. New/Used inc warranty, unbeatable prices. Sky cards also arranged. Call 653 061 472 (206489)

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WORRIED about poor quality IPTV? Internet speed too slow. UK VPN router & SKY+ HD, Sky on demand and Sky go. The quality way forward, only adding to your satellite system. More cost effective than any system out there. ROBSAT 617 169 792 astra2sat@hotmail.com (215892) REPAIRS – TV’s, Plasmas, LCD’s, Digi – Boxes, Video, Hi-Fi and microwaves. Free estimates, can collect. 35 Years experience. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201 (207713) UKIPTV – 40 + UK Channels. 20 + Radio Stations. Free 14 day Catch-up. Contact Europe’s Leading IPTV Provider to obtain our limited timem offer. Special Offer: STB €129.95. Monthly Cost €14.95. Prices exclude IVA. www.UKEXPATTV.com / Tel. 951 063 888 Quote SP101 (201623)

UPHOLSTERY CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST,RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (101382) RE-UPHOLSTERY, loose covers, headboards, cushions, curtains, blinds. Call Jo: 695 842 192 (207762) CARPETS AND SOFAS cleaned. Reliable, fast service. Family run. Cleansol 952 930 861 / 607 610 578. 10am - 10pm 7 days, all areas Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)

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GOOD QUALITY. Fishing tackle, old air guns, swords, knives, old stamp collections. All manner of small antiques etc. 629 258 280 (219704)

WASHING MACHINE

REPAIRS WASHING machine repairs. No fix No fee. Call Joe: 686 271 836 (222172)

27 February - 5 March 2014 / Costa del Sol WINDOW TINTING MOBILE SERVICE. ITV Legal. Solar Reflective tint for glass curtains, balconies, yachts. Stop fading, heat & glare. 958 496 571 – 644 546 176 solarshadetinting@gmail.com (215997)

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2013 was a record year for Ferrari LAST year brought record figures for Ferrari. Its turnover increased by 5 per cent to €2.3 billion in 2013, the Italian firm announced. The manufacturer showed a trading profit of €365.5 million with a net profit up to €246 million. These figures come after the strategic decision the manufacturer adopted to reduce car sales in order to maintain their exclusivity and boost their value. The target was reached despite a reduction of approximately 5 per cent in

the number of approved cars consigned to the sales network, which was of 6,922 units in 2013. “This is a very important result that has been achieved with great work by everyone,” said President Luca di Montezemolo. “We wanted to keep a high level of exclusivity, creating exceptional products like the LaFerrari, 458 Speciale or the California T, the fruits of huge investment in products and innovative technology,” he added.

SPAIN will become the testing ground of a pioneer automated road transport service funded by the European Union. Leon and San Sebastian, in northern Spain, are among the seven European cities chosen to host a demonstration of the CityMobil2 project. The CityMobil2 project started in 2012 with the aim of setting up a pilot platform for automated road transport systems. These systems are based on the use of a fleet of road vehicles with automated driving capabilities. They are operated automatically with obstacle-avoidance technology in order to run on existing infrastructure in lowdensity areas. They are said to be more effective than other automated transport systems found in the UK or the US, as the latter are reportedly difficult to integrate in urban areas. The streets of Leon will be the first to see this system running in May. An automated minibus with room for up to 12 passengers and a top speed of 40km/h will run in a reduced area of the city for about nine days. The idea is to promote citizen acceptance of the new transport system. The Spanish cities will thus join other European cities including Milan (Italy), La Rochelle (France) or Lausanne (Switzerland).

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From Back Page Tomorrow, on Sunday and next Wednesday, England play the West Indies in three One Day Internationals in Antigua. The World Track Cycling championships continue in Colombia with Brits Laura Trott, Dani King, Jo Rowsell, Becky James, Jason Kenny, Ed Clancy and Phil Hindes all hoping for medals. All-England Badminton Championships start in Birmingham next Tuesday.

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greatest goals I’ve seen for years, from 55 yards in a 30 win over Ajax. Get this on Youtube - it’s brilliant! Also, Spurs lost to an 80th

minute penalty in Dnipro/ Ukraine while Swansea drew 0-0 with Napoli. * Earlier, in the Champions League, there

were 2-0 home defeats for Arsenal (with 10 men) and Manchester City, against holders Bayern Munich and Barcelona respectively. * In the PL last weekend it was Cardiff 0 Hull 4 (Steve Bruce’s 100th win as a PL manager); Chelsea 1 Everton 0 (courtesy of John Terry’s late goal in off Tim Howard); Manchester City 1 Stoke 0; Arsenal 4 Sunderland 1; Norwich 1 Spurs 0; Newcastle 1 Villa 0; Liverpool 4 Swansea 3; Crystal Palace 0 Manchester United 2 (with a Rooney special), West Ham 3 Southampton 1 and WBA 1 Fulham 1. * Burnley beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 and Leicester whipped Ipswich 3-0 in the Championship while Wolves won 3-0 at Brentford to go second behind Orient in FL1.

* In Spain, Real Madrid, La Liga leaders by three points (63-60) beat Elche 3-0, Real Sociedad stunned Barcelona 3-1, Osasuna blitzed Atletico Madrid 3-0 and Almeria drew 0-0 with Malaga. * Jason Day (Australia) beat Victor Dubuison (France) in the World Golf Match Play final in Arizona. * F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has been cleared of fraud.

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Jenny Jones wins bronze medal

Congratulations to GB on gaining four medals at the Winter Olympics, equalling their best haul, achieved in France in 1924. Snowboarder Jenny Jones (bronze), skeleton bobber Lizzy Yarnold (gold), the women’s curlers (bronze) and their male counterparts (silver) did the business.

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THE Miraflores Bowls Club Handicap Singles competition was held last week. After a very cold and windy start (for the Costa del Sol!), the last two days of the tournament were warm, sunny and comfortable for players and spectators alike. There were close matches with plenty of surprises along the way. The semi-finals provided two intriguing matches with Denis Hanley up against Jeff Turner (his first semifinal since joining Miraflores) in an all-Welsh match and then with Esther Gatter (Ladies’ Singles champion) playing Derek Carr. Denis accumulated a 7-1 lead after four ends. Jeff

FINALISTS: (L-R): Derek Carr & Denis Hanley. fought back to lead 12-8 after 13 ends, but Denis then took 14 shots from the last seven ends to win the match 22-15. The other match saw an early lead from Derek with Esther taking the lead 7-6 after

eight ends. Derek then raised his game, eventually winning comfortably 21-9. Spectators were not disappointed in the high quality final, where Denis had the edge early on, opening up a gap of five

shots to lead 11-6 after 11 ends. But the 12th end was the turning point with Derek gaining four shots to get within reach. Denis restored the 5-point gap but then the pendulum swung again, enabling Derek to draw level at 1515. The match hung in the balance until the end as Derek, who needed two more shots than Denis to win, held his nerve and, in a dramatic last end while he was two shots down, moved the jack back with a brilliant shot to score the three points he needed to win the match. Club president Derek applauded both finalists on an excellent display of bowling where unfortunately only one can win.

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Almeria in the 43rd minute which was the final chance of an ultimately disappointing first half. The second half was similar with both teams struggling to control the ball in the opposition’s final third. Malaga’s Schuster said afterwards his team lacked the necessary quality after failing to score in 13 of the 25 games played so far.

“Although we did create some chances, we didn’t have the quality to take them, as you saw today. That’s why we have not scored in a lot of games,” admitted the German. Malaga’s next match is with relegation rivals Real Valladolid at La Rosaleda. Kick-off is at 4.00pm.

All the sports news By Tony Matthews ON Tuesday, in the Champions League, Manchester United visited Olympiakos and last night Chelsea played Galatasaray while Real Madrid met Schalke. This evening Tottenham (1-0 down) and Swansea (0-0) play their return legs of their last 32 Europa League ties against Dnipro and Napoli respectively. Saturday’s PL matches are EvertonWest Ham, FulhamChelsea, HullNewcastle, StokeArsenal and SouthamptonLiverpool; on Sunday it’s Aston VillaNorwich, SwanseaCrystal Palace and Spurs-Cardiff, while at Wembley, Manchester City play Sunderland in the LC final. The top games in the Championship are Burnley-Derby, Leicester-Charlton, Nottingham ForestWigan and QPRLeeds. Turn to Page 111