Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 15 - 21 May 2014 Issue 1506

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HOME-OWNERS stuck in ‘unsaleable’ properties for years have been given a glimmer of hope as real estate sales rose by 11 per cent in the first three months of this year in Malaga Province. The National Institute of Statistics said there were 5,587 property sales, 552 more than in the first three months of 2013. March was a particularly good month, with 1,839 properties sold in the province, a 105.7 per cent rise on March last year. However, the fact that property purchases were no longer tax deductable from March last year has to be taken into account because it meant there was a fall in purchases compared to the

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previous months of 2013. Malaga was the Spanish province with the fourth highest number of property sales in 2013, reaching

levels seen in 2010 and 2011. If sales continue at this rate, more than 20,000 properties could be sold this year in the province.

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European Press 58 MALAGA CITY: Noise levels on the borderline for ‘acoustic contamination’.

Malaga amongst the noisiest cities MALAGA is the ninth noisiest of Spain’s large cities, according to a study. Measurements in 19 cities show that around 30 per cent of residents in Malaga put up with noise levels above 65 decibels, considered tolerable, and on the borderline for ‘acoustic contamination’. In cities like Murcia, Alicante and Madrid,

more than 90 per cent of the population live with noise levels below 65 decibels, mainly because of reduced traffic in inhabited areas. However, in Malaga, although levels give no rise for concern, except in certain areas and at peak times, the main roads are near to inhabited areas. Nevertheless, levels have fallen since the last

time data was taken in 2007, by three decibels. Cities like Castellon, La Coruña, Barcelona and Bilbao have more than 50 per cent of the population exposed to damaging noise levels. In some areas of Malaga, electronic devices have been installed to measure noise levels, not from traffic, but from bars and terraces.

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NEWS Poison bait AN environmentalist association in Ronda is demanding swifter action from the legal system against the problems caused by poisoned bait being set. Oranges galore MORE than 8,000 people were expected at the 18th edition of the Orange Festival in Coin, during which 5,000 kilos of oranges and derived products were handed out.

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Boy, 3, dies in Marbella NATIONAL POLICE are investigating the death of a three-year-old boy in his home in Marbella. The injuries the child presented suggest he may have been abused and his mother, as well as a couple that was in the house when he died, have been arrested.

At almost 1am on Sunday, the emergency services were called to the house in Calle San Ramon because the boy was unconscious and unresponsive. When they arrived he had gone into cardiac arrest and nothing could be done to save him.

They boy had several bruises, scars and a burn on his foot. The woman who was allegedly taking care of him with her partner said he had fallen down some stairs several days earlier and his condition had got worse since.

COLLABORATION: An important aspect of family life.

Serious burns A GIRL, four, who was transferred to Malaga from North Africa after sustaining burns to 60 per cent of her body while playing with a lighter, remains in a serious condition.

Winery expansion RONDA Town Hall has modified its General Plan for Urban Development to allow local wineries to enlarge their premises for tourism purposes. Too loud FIVE people, including two former councillors, are standing trial in Malaga for the excessive noise created by a restaurant in El Limonar area. Prankster fined A BOY, 15, was fined €6,000 by Torremolinos Town Hall for emptying a fire extinguisher at the San Miguel Sports Stadium as a prank.

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PAEDIATRICIANS in Malaga are concerned that cases of chicken pox will increase because the Health Ministry no longer provides vaccinations for children under 12.

Used cars FROM this Saturday, a used car market will be held every week at the fairground in Torremolinos from 8am to 3pm. For more information visit www.mercadillodecoches. com.

Vandals attack SO far this year, Antequera Town Hall has spent more than €6,000 on repairing damage caused by vandals in the town. Fewer babies THIS year there are reportedly more places in kindergartens throughout Malaga Province than required due to the fall in the birth rate, migration and unemployment.

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Happy families... TODAY (Thursday) is the International Day of Families, set up by the United Nations in 1992. The day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families. An important part of family life is collaborating together towards a common goal and in Spain children could be legally obliged to do housework under a new draft law. Outside the home and school, children and adolescents should ‘respect themselves, the people they interact with and the surroundings in which they live’ and more specifically, ‘respect the environment and help towards its conservation’. The law also refers to children and adolescents respecting the ‘dignity, integrity and intimacy of everyone they relate to, independently of their age, nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, disability, physical

Quote of the Week I prefer not to comment, but if you sow winds you reap storms,’ PSdeG-PSOE Councillor of Vilagarcia de Arousa, Pontevedra, Susana Camiño, on her Facebook wall, regarding the death of PP President of Leon, Isabel Carrasco. She was ordered to resign immediately.

or social characteristics, appurtenance to certain social groups or any other personal or social circumstance’. It also refers to them conserving and making good use of public and private resources, facilities and equipment, urban furnishings and any other infrastructures they might use. If the Child Protection law is passed, children under 18 will be legally obliged to do household chores ‘in accordance with their age and regardless of their gender’, as well as participate in family life and respect their parents, siblings and other relatives. The draft law doesn’t set out penalties for children who fail to fulfil these requirements, but it also specifies that children would have to ‘respect school rules’, ‘study as required’ and ‘maintain a positive attitude about learning’. Also at school, the law would oblige them to ‘respect their teachers and other staff, as well as their fellow students’.

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pregnant women gathered in Plaza de Callao in Madrid to break the world record of the largest group of pregnant women in one city, a title which was previously held by Barcelona, where 1,189 people gathered last year.

DESPITE being one of the most expensive locations in Spain, business premises in Puerto Banus remain amongst the most sought after by firms.

New model AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI presented its latest model, the Huracan, at the Ascari racetrack in Ronda before a crowd of 500 people.

Eastern flights A DELEGATION from Andalucia and the Costa del Sol travelled to the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai to meet with airlines and negotiate more flights from the Middle East.

Help cut THE Junta de Andalucia has reduced the amount of aid for NGOs which provide care for immigrants by 65 per cent.

And finally... THE Taliban have announced that they will target Afghan interpreters and translators who have worked with the international troops, including the Spanish, in attacks as part of what they say will be a ‘key year’ to get rid of the ‘infidel invaders’ from their country.

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Doctors leaving Malaga province ALMOST 180 doctors from Malaga have packed their bags and left the province since 2012. The Official Medical Association in the province set up an advice bureau in September 2012 which has seen 177 doctors leave the province, 124 to other

parts of Spain and 53 abroad. The President of the Association, Juan Jose Sanchez, said that the financial crisis has had “devastating effects� on doctors in Malaga Province. Because of this, an event is being held in Malaga this week to help doctors find work within Spain and abroad, including offering them facilities to learn languages. Back in 2007, only 10 Serrania de Ronda doctors went abroad to Regional Hospital to be work, a figure which has treated. At least one of been constantly rising the injured parties was since the following year. Most of them head to working at the cemetery countries within the EU, at the time. the UK, The councillor in charge especially of the cemetery, Maria del followed by Sweden, Carmen Martinez, visited Germany and France. Other popular destinathe location and also went to the hospital. tions are Australia, New Despite the accident, the Zealand, the UAE and coffin was eventually Chile. Most of the doctors placed in the niche, who decide to go abroad although it was slightly are males aged between 35 and 40. damaged in the fall.

6 injured by coffin SIX people were injured at San Lorenzo Cemetery in Ronda when a ladder which was being used to get a coffin into a niche collapsed. While staff at the cemetery were lifting the coffin into the niche, the ladder collapsed and they dropped the coffin, which hit several people who were on the ground below. None of them was seriously injured, but they were taken to the

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Trial for trying to burn partner A WOMAN is facing 11 years in prison for setting fire to her partner’s Malaga home following an argument. In April 2011, the couple argued and in front of two other people who lived in the house she said that she was going to set fire to it with him inside. That night, a fire was set on the first floor of the house, which spread to two bedrooms, one of which the man was

sleeping in. He awoke due to the heat and was able to get out. National Police were able to put out one of the points of fire, but the other required the presence of Malaga firemen. The woman is charged with causing a fire endangering people or assets, and the owner of the house, the Junta de Andalucia, is demanding â‚Ź6,000 in damages.

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Fuengirola looks to sail the seas MORE than 1,800 people and 600 ships took part in the third Solmarina Nautical Week on the Costa del Sol, which was held over 10 days. The main events were held at Fuengirola marina and Sailing Club, including the awardgiving gala. A leisure day, with several championships and trials was held at the local River Park.

RIVER PARK: A leisure day took place in Fuengirola. According to the President of the Western Costa del Sol Community of Municipalities, Margarita del Cid, the Costa del Sol is amongst the top destinations in Europe for sailing enthusiasts, thanks to its ports and facilities. She also pointed out that the sector has huge financial and tourism

potential, and that with this event, the Community of Municipalities aimed to give it a boost. She said that sailing courses aimed at schoolchildren had also been held in order to reach all kinds of audiences and encourage young people to take part in sailing.

NEWS Arrested for attack on teacher A WOMAN, 33, was arrested in Ronda, for allegedly attacking her son’s PE teacher at a local school. She had reportedly seen how the teacher reprimanded her son and a group of other six-year-olds for their bad behaviour during the class, by separating them from other pupils and lining them up against a wall for several minutes. She got the concierge to open the door to the school to her, and once inside, she found the teacher, who she slapped while insulting her and shouting at her in front of the pupils. The teacher required treatment at a local health centre.

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Eastern visitors TRAVEL agents from Eastern Europe, especially the Ukraine, visited Antequera to get to know first-hand all of the attractions the town has to offer.

Cooking fever THE Spanish version of MasterChef was recently recording in Marbella, where chef Jordi Cruz and presenter Eva Gonzalez were seen resting before returning to Madrid.

False report A MAN, 44, was arrested after pretending to be the victim of a mugging at Malaga airport. He claimed that a youth on a motorbike had stolen his belongings.

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1.25 million travel the world from Fuengirola

Dance festival a success

APPROXIMATELY 1.25 million people visited the ‘Feria Internacional de los Pueblos’ in Fuengirola, the mayor, Esperanza Oña announced. The fair has become one of the most popular events in the province, and this year, visitors discovered the folklore, gastronomy and music of the 33 participating countries over the five days that it was held. This year there were more visitors than ever and the mayor reported that the fair was constantly busy. One of the most popular events was the commemorative act in which eight consuls and representatives from all of the countries and groups present at the fair took part. Crowds also gathered to watch the colourful parade of more than 800 people

MARBELLA councillor for Culture, Carmen Diaz, reported that the ‘Marbella, Todo Danza’ dance festival had been a huge success. The sixth edition of the festival, she explained, had attracted a large crowd, thanks to the presence of some of the “best companies in the world.” She said that Marbella City Council was very pleased with the results of the festival, not only because of the standard of the dancers, but also due to the response from the audience. The performances included those of the National Dance Company, the Andalucia Flamenco Dancing Company and the Victor Ullate Ballet Company.

INTERNATIONAL FAIR: A most popular event. representing all of the countries. More than 5,000 sausages and 5,000 hot dogs were sold by the German and Danish stalls respectively and more than

10,000 mojitos were prepared by the Cuban stand. The mayor pointed out that the event is a great way of promoting Fuengirola and that local hotels were full over the period it lasted, helped by the good weather and the fact that it coincided with the May 1 long weekend.

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An evening of musical excellence to support World Vision charity HOTEL PUENTE ROMANO, renowned for attracting international music stars from around the world, is once again presenting an incredible evening of musical excellence. Following the success of the first World Vision Gala in August 2013, the hotel, sponsored by the Euro Weekly News, is continuing to raise funds specifically for the World Vision Education Project in Phonsay, Laos. It is one of the poorest districts in the country, itself ranked among the world’s poorest countries. Most households are subsistence farmers and gatherers, kept poor by inhospitable farming terrain and weak infrastructure. But the main factor keeping people poor is lack of education: 46 per cent of adults are illiterate and school enrolment is under 60 per cent. Where schools do exist, they rarely teach beyond Grade Two and standards are low. Children from the project area dream of better education facilities, aware that attending school will help them get good jobs when they are adults.

MASTER CHEF: Dani Garcia, right and above, with staff at the Hotel Puente Romano. Some never get the opportunity, constrained by domestic responsibilities such as caring for younger siblings. Others simply long for improved play spaces and sanitation facilities, or schools closer to home, which remove the need to travel long distances.

The World Vision charity needs €30,000 to complete its project to see education more widely valued by the community, improve school facilities and educational resources in target villages, and to generally improve the quality of teaching and learning. This is where Hotel Puente Romano has stepped in to help raise funds. The Friday, May 23, World Vision Spring Gala promises to be a sparkling event. The evening starts at 8pm with a welcome cocktail with a selection of canapés prepared by Michelin-starred chef Dani Garcia. The gastronomic journey will continues once guests are seated in the Salón Andalucia, for a four-course gala dinner

prepared by the award-winning Executive Chef Thomas Stork. Live entertainment for the evening features the extremely talented Peet Rothwell performing the best of Michael Bublé. His smooth voice and charm are the perfect complement to the elegant surroundings and cuisine. Alison Limerick, a talented singer whose number one hit from the 90s ‘Where Love Lives’ has become a party anthem, will also be performing. Her incredible voice and variety of tracks will create an electric atmosphere. The evening culminates in a performance by D&Cº, singing music from hit film The Commitments. Tickets at €120 per person include the cocktail and Dani García canapés, fourcourse gala dinner with wine included and entertainment.

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No love lost in padel tennis match

STYLE AND COLOUR: Local women modelled the latest fashions.

Flamenco fashion goes on parade APPROXIMATELY 1,000 people attended the second Benalmadena Flamenco Fashion Parade, held in Calle Blas Infante, Arroyo de la Miel. The event was organised by the local Commerce Department in collaboration with Grupo EJ-Eventos and Asazame, as well as local flamenco

fashion and accessories stores, and shops in the popular pedestrian street. Local ladies were models for the night, showing dresses by Flamenca Gomez, La Rueda, ‘lamenca Florido, Gema Muñoz, Adoración Martín and El Abanico, and accessories by Tokaitos, J. Ortiz and

Sueño Flamenco. The event was attended by the mayor, Paloma Garcia, as well as the Councillor for Commerce, Ana Macias, and other members of the local council. They said they were pleased with how the event had gone, especially because it would help to promote local businesses.

THE public prosecutor is asking for three years and three months in prison for Spanish folk singer Isabel Pantoja. Pantoja, her former partner and ex-Marbella mayor, Julian Muñoz, and his ex-wife, Maite Zaldivar, were sentenced by Malaga Provincial Court. The singer was given two years, which the public prosecutor said was lenient, and argued that she had committed an ongoing crime of money laundering in Marbella, so she should have to serve a prison term. The prosecutor is also asking for a fine of €2.3 million, when she was previously only

sentenced to pay €1.1 million. Her lawyer has defended her innocence.

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Drugs sales ELEVEN people were arrested in Malaga for allegedly selling drugs from three different locations. One of the detainees hid the drugs at his grandparents’ house.

Church party THE Norwegian Church in Calahonda celebrated its 10th anniversary. Events included a concert and an exhibition.

Keep it clean ACREDITAR FOTO: Carlos Delgado.

A MAN has been sentenced to a year in prison for attacking another in Sedella following an argument during a padel tennis match. The events took place in August 2011 when the two men were playing, and the accused smacked the victim in the mouth with his racquet, as well as kicking and punching him, causing him several injuries, including the loss of two teeth. He will also have to pay the victim €3,800 in compensation. The accused agreed to the sentence and if he pays the compensation will not have to see the inside of a prison cell.

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FACING PRISON: Singer Isabel Pantoja.

MIJAS Town Hall has asked businesses to respect the areas which they have been granted to carry out their commercial activities.

Drunk driver LOCAL POLICE in Mijas arrested a British man who was driving while drunk and crashed into three parked cars in the Calahonda area.

Summer camp THE Mijas Summer Camp in La Cala will reopen in the second half of July to offer activities for children aged between seven and 15.

Eco event ON May 20 and 22, 27 and 29, from 4pm to 7pm, an eco-farming event will be held at the Entrerrios Camp for the third time running. Price for registration is €25.

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World Vision Spring Gala Dinner & Musical · Puente Romano · Friday 23rd May PUENTE ROMANO renowned for attracting international music stars from around the world is once again presenting an incredible evening of musical excellence. On Friday May 23 guests are invited to indulge in a beautiful cocktail featuring Michelin Star Chef Dani Garcia’s canapés in the open-air patio of Salon Andalucia followed by a four-course Gala Menu in the hotel’s Ballroom. Wine chosen by our sommelier to complement the cuisine is included throughout the evening. The entertainment is a nonstop extravaganza featuring the extremely talented Peet Rothwell performing the best of Michael Bublé during dinner. His smooth voice and charm is the perfect complement to the elegant surroundings and cuisine. Peet Rothwell Alison Limerick, a talented singer whose number 1 hit from the 90s ‘Where Love Lives’ has been remixed and played at every party since, resulting in an anthem that will have everyone hitting the dance floor. Her incredible voice and variety of tracks create an Alison Limerick electric atmosphere. The evening culminates in a performance by D&Co singing music of The Commitments. Guests are encouraged to take to their feet and enjoy a boogie to the fantastic hits D&Co - live music of of ‘Mustang Sally,’ ‘Take me The Commitments to the River’ and ‘Try a little Tenderness.’ All proceeds from the event will be donated to World Vision Project in Laos. Tickets are now available to buy for 120€ per person to include a cocktail and Dani Garcia Canapés, four-course meal with wine included and entertainment. Please contact us on 952 820 900 /

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High hopes for Marbella tourism MARBELLA Tourism councillor, Jose Luis Hernandez, has said that tourism in the city is expected to increase by 12 per cent from now until the beginning of the autumn. He explained that in the first four months of the year, there has been a steady 15 per cent rise in the number of tourists visiting Marbella, most of them foreigners. Over Easter, hotel occupancy

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MARBELLA: Has seen a steady rise in tourists. levels in Marbella were at 90 per cent, 20 per cent

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Stolen car is located A MAN, 33, was arrested in Malaga when he was caught by Local Police with a stolen car which had been involved in several crimes. He had parked it outside a nightclub on the Guadalhorce Industrial Estate with the hazard

lights turned on where it was spotted and identified by the police. The driver was caught minutes later when he was opening the vehicle with the keys to get something from inside. The vehicle was taken to the municipal impound.

THE body of a man, 52, who was reported missing from Alhaurin el Grande last week was found by a corporation gardener in an area known as Pe単on Gordo. More than 70 members of the Guardia Civil, Civil Protection, firemen, Red Cross and others had been looking for Salvador Lorenzo for several days.

Cyclist dies A MOTORCYCLIST, 25, died after being involved in a collision with a van at kilometre 28.7 of the A-355 road in Ojen. The van was heading in the opposite direction when they collided. The motorcyclist was airlifted to Malaga Regional Hospital but died several hours later.

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Dinner for the donkeys A CHARITY dinner for El Refugio del Burrito will be held on June 7 at 8pm, at Casa Pepe in Benalmadena Pueblo. There is a welcome cocktail and a three-course meal for €19 per person, with €3 going to the donkey shelter in Fuente de Piedra. There will be a raffle and live entertainment. Bookings: 952 568 614, starbabies5@gmail.com, 654 513 380, 671 477 348 or thehunds@hotmail.com More information at www.elrefugiodelburrito.com

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Benefits of the Padron A SEMINAR on ‘The benefits of registering on the Padron’ will be held today from 5.30pm at Benahavis Town Hall. The main topic will be delivered by Raquel Perez, from Perez Legal Group, and questions on any topic affecting residents of Benahavis will be answered. A short presentation from Benahavis Decorative and Fine Arts Society, will be given. Afterwards there will be drinks and tapas at the cafe-bar terrace outside the Salon de Actos. Limited seats, information from Peter Letters: 952 855 025.

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FOLLOWING the publication of her novel ‘Legs,’ set on the Tour de France, Scottish writer Liz Cochrane, a long time resident of Mijas, has published her second novel, ‘The Dark Pool.’ Described as a century-spanning tale of intrigue, double dealing and PERIOD MARKET: Inspired by the bandoleers.

Bandoleers in La Cala A PERIOD market will be held in La Cala de Mijas from today (Thursday) until Sunday, with dozens of stalls selling products inspired by the bandoleers’ era. The market will open today at 7pm and will see parades, workshops, storytelling, games, pony rides and other

attractions for children. It will also promote traditional products from Andalucia, such as olives, spices and sausages, while craftsmen create products before visitors’ eyes. On Saturday and Sunday the market will open from midday.

Support ‘Tango Queen’ FUENGIROLA councillor for Foreign Residents, Katia Westerdahl, asked for residents in the town to support locally-based Finnish singer Marja-Liisa Kuosmanen. She is taking part in a competition in Finland to find the Queen of Tango. She has been living in Fuengirola for more than 10 years and feels like a local. If she won, she would be able to further promote the town in Finland. During the recent Feria de los Pueblos, she performed in the Finnish caseta and on the main stage. Vote on www.yle.fi/tangomarkkinat until May 26.

love set in the Scottish Highlands, it’s available through Amazon and the Book Depository. The Costa del Sol U3A Writers’ Circle has also recently published a collection of short stories entitled ‘A Mixed Bag’ available through Amazon in print and e-book form.

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Double employment THERE are more than 15,000 people in Malaga Province who officially have more than one job to help make ends meet, according to the Andalucian Institute of Statistics.

Short stay TWO out of three people who undergo operations in hospitals in Malaga are released on the same day, according to the Andalucian Health Service.

Aquafarming ANDALUCIA has a surface of more than 85.7 million square metres on land and at sea dedicated to aquafarming, producing more than 8.8 thousands tonnes of produce last year.

Abortion plea LOCAL businessman Javier Checa has written to Minister of Justice Alberto Ruiz Gallardon demanding that he stop harassing women by restricting their rights with the abortion law.

Bag thieves A COUPLE, aged 44 and 30, have been arrested for allegedly stealing a handbag from a woman in the cafeteria of a hospital in Malaga.

Hit and run A MAN, 58, was arrested in Fuengirola after running over a Finnish man walking his dog on a pedestrian crossing and failing to stop.

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Taxis adapted for special needs FUENGIROLA Town Hall has presented the town’s new taxis adapted for the use of disabled people. Six new licences have been granted for the taxis, and there were two already in service.

This means that the local fleet of taxis complies with Andalucian laws, which stipulate that by 2017 at least 5 per cent of taxis should be adapted for the use of disabled passengers.

The vehicles are larger than normal, have a system to anchor wheelchairs, a special seatbelt and a ramp to allow users to get in through the back. They will also be available for

Dog pushed off first-floor balcony A MAN has been charged with animal abuse for allegedly beating his neighbour’s dog and pushing it from a first-floor balcony in Las Lagunas, Mijas. Residents in the block called police to alert them that an American Staffordshire Terrier was

walking along the outer ledge of the first floor. When they arrived, they were told it had escaped from its owners’ home while they were out. Shortly afterwards, the dog approached another balcony, and the occupant of the flat attempted to shoo it away with a stick,

Fraud fugitive is held in Marbella A DUTCHMAN, 64, wanted in his home country for fraud and embezzlement, has been arrested in Marbella by National Police. He was the managing director of two corporations in Holland and deliberately caused both to go bankrupt. He had allegedly transferred more than €2.4 million to bank accounts in Holland, Switzerland, Gibraltar and Spain. He was handed over to the National Court in Madrid for his extradition to be processed.

hitting it in front of the police, who reprimanded him. At one point, he hit it so hard that the dog fell into the street and was injured. One of the officers went to help the dog. The 39-year-old told the officer that he was ‘fed up’ with dogs and would push it off the ledge again if he had to. The dog was taken into care until police managed to contact the owners.

people with medical conditions or elderly people with mobility problems. There are now 114 taxis in total in Fuengirola, and the new licences mean that 12 new jobs have been created.

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Sheikh’s roundabout

MALAGA Council has agreed to name a roundabout after Qatari Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani, owner of Malaga CF.

Bus row A MAN has been ordered to pay a €270 fine for slapping a bus driver in Malaga. The driver has to pay €90 for calling the man ‘stupid’.

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16 on trial for Briton beaten to death SIXTEEN people face trial for the death of Briton Stephen Mallon, 49, in Competa, in June 2009, in Malaga Provincial Court at the end of the month.

The public prosecutor is asking for 12 years in prison for one of the accused. Mr Mallon, a Bournemouth roofer -

COMPETA: Scene of the fight in June 2009. originally from Glasgow had travelled to his holiday home in the village with twin sons Carl and Peter to celebrate their 17th birthday. The boys and two of their friends were also injured, as well as a man who came to their assistance. On June 5, 2009, a fight involving at least 30 people, mostly aged between 18 and 25, broke out in bar La Estrella after a man set

upon one of the twins, who had allegedly been flirting with his exgirlfriend. Bottles and flowerpots were thrown and the fight turned into a riot. During the scuffle, which Mr Mallon reportedly attempted to break up, he fell from a five-metrehigh wall.

His family says he was lifted by three men and thrown over the edge, but others say he lost his balance during the brawl and fell. Despite being seriously injured, the accused continued to beat and kick him. He died in hospital on June 17, 2009.

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Leon’s Partido Popular President shot THE president of Leon Provincial Government, Isabel Carrasco, 59, was shot to death on Monday. According to witnesses, Carrasco, who was also President of the Conservative Partido Popular (PP) in the province since 2004, was on a walkway over the Bernesga River when she was shot four times. National Police arrested a mother and daughter, aged 55 and 35, for their alleged involvement. Both are members of the PP and police believe that they may have acted out of revenge after the younger woman lost her position in the provincial government. They are the wife and daughter of an Astorga Police Chief Inspector. The younger woman had recently learned that she had lost a lawsuit against the provincial government and was ordered to return amounts which she was paid as a temporary worker. Her mother

confessed that she had fired the shots and that she had planned to kill Carrasco on up to five occasions. Gunshot residue analysis confirmed that she had pulled the trigger. The alleged murder weapon was handed in by a Local Policewoman, 41, a friend of the other two women. She has been arrested. The serial number had been erased and it was not her service weapon. The two women initially said they were not involved with the shooting and had been ‘buying cakes’ at the time. The mayor of Leon, Emilio Gutierrez, expressed the city’s “pain and consternation” over the death. All PP electoral activities planned on Monday were cancelled, as well as a meeting planned on Tuesday in Valladolid, which Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy was due to attend. Instead he travelled to Leon to take part in a minute’s silence in honour of Carrasco.

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PENCIL a note in your diary for Sunday, June 8, when one of Spain’s best known restaurateurs, Sandro Morelli, is hosting what could possibly be termed as the charity function of the year. Villa Tiberio is the location for this year’s Children with Cancer UK fundraiser. Italian-born Sandro came to Marbella from London, bringing with him a wealth of experience from working at the Ritz and Cavendish Hotels and going on to open two legendary restaurants, Barbarella I and II, watering holes for the glitterati of the time. He is now the proud owner of Villa Tiberio, arguably one of the best Italian restaurants outside Italy, nestling inside incredible gardens - which have won several highly-coveted awards - and has played host to the late Prince Rainier of Monaco, Sean Connery and Charlton Heston.

PERFECT SETTING: Fundraiser for Children with Cancer UK. The walls are covered with pictures of celebrities who have enjoyed the hospitality of this heavenly location. However, wealth does not curry favour with this supremely kind man: “Kindness, generosity and honesty are the things that I look for when I meet people. God gave me a wonderful life; I

don’t have to be impressed with status and money. “The world has forgotten what is important; children, they are our future. How can we spend millions on nuclear warheads when there are millions of children dying for lack of food and water? Children with cancer suffer terribly; they do not

AWARD-WINNING: The gardens at Villa Tiberio. understand what is happening to them,” Sandro said. He continues to put his words into action and is opening the doors to Villa Tiberio for the Children with Cancer UK charity, which works very closely with London’s Great Ormond Street hospital. The evening will be hosted by actor Neil Roberts from Holby

City and Beverly Hills 90210, who will be introducing a host of entertainers who have agreed to make an appearance for this incredible cause. Tickets are selling fast, to make sure you don’t miss out contact caroline.randerson@hotmail. co.uk, or call Villa Tiberio direct on 952 771 799

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Gourmet market plan for San Pedro THE mayor of Marbella, Angeles Muñoz, announced plans to put the contract to run a gourmet market in San Pedro Alcantara out for public tender next month. The gourmet market would be in the boulevard which is being built on the San Pedro underpass. She said work on the park planned for the area should be completed by September. The market is going to require an investment of between €2 and €3 million and should start before the end of the year.

SAN PEDRO: A gourmet market for the underpass. The 55,000m2 boulevard will have a variety of services and attractions. They include bars, cafes,

ice rink, children’s park and other games areas, as well as cycle lanes, an amphitheatre and water features.

American Club celebrates 40 years THE American Club of the Costa del Sol is celebrating its 40th anniversary at Valparaiso on Tuesday from 1pm to 6pm. The American Club of the Costa del Sol is a social club

Age Care’s 5th birthday AGE CARE volunteers celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Charity Shop in El Zoco, Calahonda with a party at Miraflores Golf Restaurant. Beverley Morland, manager of the Age Care Charity Shop, said “We are very grateful to our generous donors but without such wonderful volunteers, we couldn’t have survived! We have many regular customers who say that our volunteers are very friendly and it’s a pleasure to shop there.” Visitors often compliment Beverley on the range of clothes, bric-a-brac and books. The Charity Shop is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.

which leans towards both enjoying life and giving to those who are less fortunate. With nearly 200 members from Malaga to Estepona, (not all Americans), they belong to one of four chapters: Malaga, FMB, (Fuengirola, Mijas, Benalmadena) Marbella or Estepona. Each has its own social activities which include coffee mornings, monthly luncheons, cocktail

evenings, day trips and functions for special occasions. All four chapters like to get together to celebrate special American holidays such as July 4 and Thanksgiving. They contribute to charities by holding raffles, selling memorabilia to raise money and supporting local efforts.

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Aero exports MALAGA companies exported €1.2 million worth of aeronautical equipment in 2013, 19.6 per cent more than the previous year, according to Andalucia’s Foreign Promotion Agency.

Historic day RESIDENTS of Gaucin held a celebration to mark the period when Napoleon’s troops were expelled from the town by locals.

Top spots TORREMOLINOS is the third most popular destination for the long weekend which Madrid residents will have off from today (Thursday); the most popular is London.

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Spanish Government to spy on residents’ bank accounts THE Spanish Government has revealed that it plans to collect data on all of the country’s 34 million bank accounts. The move, said to be a bid to crack down on money laundering

and the funding of terrorist activity, has drawn widespread criticism. The government will set up an archive of data on the financial activity of all Spaniards and residents in Spain within the next

two years, according to national daily El País. Banks will have to supply details of all personal and business current accounts, savings accounts and fixed-term accounts to the

Secretary of State for the Economy. Allegedly, the Tax Office, the Military, the General Council of the Judiciary and the Secret Services will then be able to access this information. Spain’s politicians and high-ranking officials will also see their finances come under closer scrutiny. Supposedly, the account information will only be from Monday to Friday able to be accessed with a have proved very popular court order. Once this with local residents. information has been The price for registered requested though, a residents of Fuengirola is number of officials will have €45 and for non-residents, access to the accounts, and deposit €60. Lessons include assets information on how dogs accounts included in the should behave around database. Legal experts and other dogs and with people, legal matters for consumer groups have dog owners, basic voiced criticisms quesobedience training, tioning confidentiality laws character tests and other and saying tax-dodgers will tips which will help owners just move all their financial to walk their dogs in public assets abroad. Editor’s note...Page 54 without problems

Dog training in Fuengirola FUENGIROLA Town Hall invites people to get involved in the dog training classes at the local Guau Guau Park. Anyone interested can register their pet at the Sports Council located in the Elola Sports Complex, and they can try the first class for free. Groups of 10 people will be formed for the free class. The aim of the classes, the local councillor for sports, Pedro Cuevas, said, was to improve relations

HEEL!: Dog owners gets to grips with the basics. between people who have dogs and those who don’t.

The classes, which are held from 7.30pm to 8.30pm

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Teenager accepts gifts for sex Medieval times A MEDIEVAL market will be held in Alhaurin de la Torre from May 30 to June 1, with more than 200 stalls, parades, exhibitions and activities.

Temp location THE fair in Estepona will be held until Sunday at a provisional fairground, as work on the local fairground area won’t be completed until at least mid-June.

New entrance MALAGA Council has plans to make the entrance to the Metro in the Alameda Principal in Calle Torregorda, on what is currently scrubland.

offering sex. Once he was contacted, the conversation continued via phone messages to set a price and meeting place. The men who contacted him used only their first names or nicknames and met him at hotels, businesses, private houses, in cars and in a storage unit equipped with a sofa

OVER the past three months, more people have been choosing to travel by train within Spain than on planes. In March, the number of people on national flights fell by 1.9 per cent compared to the same month last year, to 2.2 million while the number of passengers on high speed-long distance trains rose by 9.2 per cent, to 2.3 million, according to the National Institute of Statistics. Despite this, 1.7 per cent fewer people used trains as a means of

HIGH SPEED: Passengers rose by 9.2 per cent.

MORE than 80 million kilos of olive oil are the result of this season’s olive harvest in Malaga Province, not a record year, but more than was expected.

THE book fair held in the Palmeral de las Sorpresas commercial area of Malaga Port has reportedly seen more sales than last year.

Plans query THE Junta de Andalucia has questioned plans for a park in the old Campamento Benitez army barracks on the outskirts of Malaga City.

occasion, after agreeing to meet a man in a boarding house, the boy wanted to leave, but was forced to have sex. Another time, he was given marihuana by two men. Guardia Civil eventually discovered the identities of the men and searched premises where they seized computer

equipment and documents, as well as mobile phones and more than €21,000 in cash. The detainees have been released with charges, although one must appear in court twice a month. A judge will determine whether there is a trial against them or if the case is shelved.

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and bed. The latter was where one of the detainees brought him clients, and took half of what the teenager earned. They also used a van with the back seats removed and a mattress put in their place and curtains on the windows. The Guardia Civil learned that on one

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The Guardia Civil investigation began after the mother of the boy from Cantabria told them saying that he had sex with men who gave him gifts and money. This reportedly began in August last year when the boy put a photo of himself, wearing only underwear, on a website, with an advert

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EIGHT men, aged between 39 and 52, were arrested in Cantabria, Vizcaya and Alava accused of having sex with a boy, 15, in exchange for gifts and cash.

EMERGENCY STOP: Off the coast of Malaga.

British submarine crew member rescued A BRITISH nuclear submarine had to make an emergency stop off the coast of Malaga to evacuate a seriously injured crew member. The HMS Triumph was in the Alboran Sea, 50 miles south of Malaga City, with a man on board who had lost a lot of blood due to a deep cut to his arm. The submarine alerted the emergency services and the coastguard

and a helicopter based in Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz, was sent to collect the man, who was transferred with a doctor to Malaga airport. He was then taken by ambulance to Malaga Regional Hospital, where he was admitted. Prior to the accident, the HMS Triumph had spent four days in Gibraltar for the crew to rest and the submarine to take on provisions.

transport in March, with a total of 49 million, due to the drop in the number of passengers on short and medium distance trains. This benefited bus transport, which saw 5.7 per cent more passengers. Throughout 2013, the number of passengers on long-distance trains rose by 13.5 per cent compared to the previous year, with a total of 25.4 million, according to the Ministry of Public Works, while the number of air passengers fell by 14 per cent to 28.7 million.

Police fight against illegal bootleg sales FUENGIROLA Local Police has been given an award from the Intellectual Rights Management Association and Spanish Music Producers. The award is in recognition for their work against the sale of bootleg CDs and DVDs, as well as other goods, and has also been given to Madrid. The Mayor, Esperanza Oña, met with the councillor for Citizen Safety, Rodrigo Romero; the Chief Superintendent, Joaquin Rueda; the inspector in charge of the Prevention and Response Unit, Sergio Luna; subinspector, Rafael Perez, and the group officer, Enrique Verdugo, to congratulate them on their work. She said that it was gratifying to receive such recognition for their efforts, and that the town hall continues to work towards stopping crimes against intellectual property. She admitted that such crimes were a problem in large cities and tourists areas, but that the local council would continue to raise awareness amongst locals and visitors about the importance of not buying bootleg goods. Over the past decade, more than 267,000 CDs and DVDs have been seized in Fuengirola.

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FRIENDSHIP DAY: Well attended by visitors and businesses alike.

Mijas UK Friendship Day enjoys good turn out By Pete Woodall THE Mijas - UK Friendship day last Saturday in Mijas village was well attended by visitors and British businesses as well as several local societies. As the biggest group of foreigners in Mijas, the British community fielded the largest number of stalls and enjoyed the highest turn out of all the Mijas Friendship days to date. It is fair to say, that with the fine weather, general ambience and live entertainment, the afternoon was generally enjoyed.

Recently appointed British Consul for Andalucia and the Canary Islands, Charmaine Arbouin, after unveiling a friendship plaque on the wall of nations during the opening ceremony, went on to spend several hours at the event with her two children. She commented that she had enjoyed the whole afternoon, meeting British business owners and the British expats based in the Mijas area. The next Friendship Day to be held in Mijas village will showcase the Mijas Danish community, with their traditional foods and entertainment on October 4.

STALLS: Serving Pims to expats.

GOOD WEATHER: Generally enjoyed.

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€1 million winning ticket A WINNING ticket for the first prize of the National Lottery was sold in Ojen, with prize money of €1 million.

Owner stabbed A CHINESE man, 33, was stabbed during a hold-up at his shop in Malaga. Two people have been arrested and a third is wanted by the police.

Ronda road runner A LOCAL man was the winner of the 101kilometre, 24-hour race organised by the Spanish Legion in Ronda, with a time of just under 10 hours.

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Sun Festival 101 brings a feast of music to Malaga ON July 11 and 12, the Ciudad de Malaga Athletics Stadium will be the setting for 101 Sun Festival, with Spanish and international artists for all tastes in what promises to be an unforgettable event. It will combine sun, good food and the best music, all rolled into one. The line-up is led by Franz Ferdinand, one of the most famous independent pop groups of recent times. They will be joined by French duo Rinôçérôse, with their rock and dance music fusion; Crystal Fighters, combining dubstep, rock and traditional instruments; and also from the UK, The Family Rain, who have given rock a new lease of life and are performing in Spain for the first time. Other artists include Russian Red, Lori Meyers, Spanish duo Amaral and L.A., as well as US West Coast rock band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club; the British group Spector, and also from the UK,

Franz Ferdinand’s lead singer Alex Kapranos

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The Struts, combining rock and pop with a punk attitude, also visiting Spain for the first time. The festival will also host performances from midday until 4pm on July 12 and 13 at La Termica. Festival ticket-holders can access these concerts for free, and will be able to see Swedish independent rockers The

Royal Concept, and Spanish groups Second, Jack Knife, Full, Nora Norman, Smile and Maine Coon. There will be shows, exhibitions, food and drink and many other surprises. Sun Festival 101 is also looking for upcoming artists to play in July and has organised a competition

for new groups, singers and musical projects through Meetinarts.com. The winner will perform live at the festival as well as winning €600 in cash and festival tickets for friends and relatives. Votes for the projects which have been presented can be made online on www.101sunfestival.com until 10am on June 2. The festival organisers and one of the performing bands will choose the winner amongst the 10 favourites. Tickets, at €47 plus distribution costs, can be bought from www.101sunfestival.com, Ticketmaster, Ticketea and Malaga Entradas. There are also packs on sale including tickets and accommodation, as well as discounts on car hire, public transport and plane tickets.

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IF you are looking for the ultimate in leather furniture then look no further than CFS Italian Leather Sofa Centre. The huge 3,000-square-metre showroom on the Mijas Road has more than 500 suites in stock and ready for immediate delivery. Customers can rest assured that not only does CFS have whatever you need, the company - established for 20 years on the Costa - ONLY stocks top quality, handcrafted furniture made with the highest grade of materials. And to back up their claims the Italian manufacturers offer a cast-iron, 10-year guarantee on the materials and workmanship that go into making the furniture. Looking at the suites on sale it is easy to appreciate why. The quality of this Italian furniture shines through. Top grade, hardwearing leather coated with a special product from Scotch Guard to make them wipe-cleanable, is used in their NTC (New Trend Concepts) made furniture. This is solid furniture - the difference between the Italian furniture and inferior goods from elsewhere is readily apparent. Unlike cheaper furniture the framework of the suites is handcrafted, solid, hardwood. There is not a sign of the cheap and inferior chipboard used by many manufacturers - these sofas are made to last. The sleek and stylish NTC range features a double sprung design; the cushions have ‘pocket springs’ that take your form as you sit, then spring back into shape as soon as

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SLEEK AND STYLISH: The quality of this Italian furniture shines through. you get up, whilst the base has ‘serpentine springs’ to further enhance comfort. CFS is about much more than Italian leather suites though, it also has a range of British-made beds in stock, as well as a huge selection of bedlinen, including Egyptian cotton, available. Apart from the quality of their goods which, thanks to a fair pricing policy with lots of promotional prices, are not as expensive as you might think - the

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Iranian claims women accusers robbed him AN Iranian man, 57, arrested in Marbella for allegedly abusing nine women who lived with him, has told police that they stole goods worth €4 million from him. Just three hours after he was released he went back to the police station, claiming his house had been burgled in his absence, according to a report in local Spanish daily Diario Sur. When he returned home, Soha Sohai, reportedly found that the CCTV cameras at his villa in the Balcones de Sierra Blanca urbanisation had been ripped out and that Persian carpets, jewellery, works of art and €15,000 in cash were missing. He accused the women who had claimed that he abused them, but their

lawyer claimed that they left the property to give their statements to the police and had not returned since. His arrest came after a German woman, 36, who is legally married to him, went to the police in Marbella claiming she and eight others were being held and abused by Sohai. She told the police they had met him at university in London, where he had promised to help them become models. Their professional relationship later turned into romance, but with that came threats, insults and pressure. She was allegedly one of several women aged between 19 and 24, mostly Eastern European and Asians, whom he kept as his own personal harem in Marbella. Several children were born from these relationships. The women claim that they were forced to ask for money from their families but were otherwise denied contact with them or any of their friends, and were required to tell Sohai where they were at all times.

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La Sala by the Sea is set for an amazing summer season LA SALA BY THE SEA opened on a bustling bank holiday weekend. Tourists and locals alike headed to the beachfront haven for delicious Thai cuisine and a selection of La Sala’s signature dishes. This summer La Sala by the Sea (formerly Sala Beach) is open every day from 9am offering delicious, fresh smoothies, refreshing frozen yoghurt and iced coffees to drink in or takeaway and enjoy on your morning stroll. With

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Dairy danger A BOY, six, died in Madrid during a school outing to a farm, after eating a yoghurt, as he was allergic to dairy products. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

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MENTALLY-ILL woman has been arrested in Sevilla for cutting the throat of a postal worker, 30, while she was delivering mail to an apartment block.

STUNNING SURROUNDINGS: A dining experience like no other. three tropical bars overlooking the shimmering waters of the Mediterranean Sea, La Sala by

the Sea is the ideal location to start your day, but be warned… you will be tempted to stay! Once you

Banderas buys Malaga apartment ANTONIO BANDERAS has reportedly purchased a top-floor apartment in Calle Alcazabilla, Malaga, with spectacular views of the city. Refurbishment work, including installing a lift independent of the one in the main apartment building, is reportedly being carried out. The Malaga-born actor already owns a villa on Los Monteros Urbanization in Marbella.

steal a peek at the irresistible menu there is no doubt you will be taking a seat in the alfresco restaurant. Make sure you finish off your lunch with one of La Sala by the Sea’s alluring cocktails. Choose to sip at the bar or why not retire to a luxury sun-lounger and spend the rest of the afternoon basking in the sunshine? From May 23 La Sala by the Sea will be

open every evening offering gourmet cuisine in stunning surroundings. Dine under the stars and experience an evening like no other at La Sala by the Sea. To reserve a table for lunch or dinner call 952 813 882 or visit www.lasalabythesea.com

Wine routes THE Junta de Andalucia Tourism Department has signed an agreement to promote wine routes in Ronda and the surrounding area.

Mystery coach trip for Age Concern

A classic run out

AGE CONCERN is organising a mystery coach trip for June 11, stopping for lunch at La Tasca restaurant in Jimena de la Frontera. The cost will be €20 per volunteer and friend, and €21 for all other guests; this includes lunch. There will be three starters and three main courses to choose from plus a free drink. Pick-up points: San Pedro by the old bus station 9.30am Benavista opposite the bowls club 9.45am McDonald’s Estepona 10am Estepona old bus station 10.10am Estepona Police Station 10.15am Bahia Dorada Entrada 2 10.25am Sabanillas by the petrol station 10.30am There are only 35 seats available so book early by calling 608 458 555 or 951 318 234. Payment by May 28 at the Age Concern shop, leaving your name and money with the duty manager.

THE Classic Car Club Andalucia reported a classic car run and lunch recently and congratulated Carol and Jane for organising everything. Members said it was a great route with great stops and an extremely fine lunch, plus many new members took part and are expected to fit in extremely well. Photos can be seen on www.cccandalucia.com, together with more information on the next weekend away to Castellar de la Frontera.

Dinner Dance for animal charity MEL WILLIAMS is performing live at the Animals In Distress (AID) Rock ‘N’ Roll Night. The Dinner Dance is on May 24 at Los Cabales Restaurant, at 7.30pm for 8pm meal. Tickets in advance from the AID shop

in Alhaurin el Grande, €15 (includes donation) for three-course meal, live music also with DJ Lee Jay Road Show. Los Cabales Restaurant is on the Coin to Cartama road. For more information, call 626 942 427.

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Frustrated smoker A MAN, 18, was arrested in Valencia for allegedly stabbing another, aged 47, because he refused to give him a cigarette.

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Casino Marbella’s Poker Room during PokerStars Marbella Festival last year.

Marbella Casino attracts a new pack of tourists

A NEW variety of tourist has appeared on the scene, and Casino Marbella is the main attraction for them. The new tourists, who have been attending major events at Marbella Casino for the past two years, are poker players of different nationalities with medium to high spending power, aged from 25 to 45, and also interested in leisure and gastronomy. Last year, PokerStars hit the local scene as the biggest ever poker event to have been held at Casino Marbella to date. Other tournaments, including the World Poker Tour arrived in Marbella as the first international

Serious injury ALMOST 25 per cent of elderly people who break a hip die in the following year and 20 per cent have to go into a care home, according to doctors.

Shark catch A FISHERMAN in Girona accidentally caught a 220-kilo shark measuring 4.7 metres long after it got caught in his nets and died.

Hate crimes HOMOPHOBIC attacks are the most reported hate crime in Spain, according to the Interior Ministry, with 452 reports in 2013.

poker tournament two years ago and the following year was joined by Grand Live, making it quite a festival. Now, Casino Marbella has become one of the unmissable locations for the world’s main tournaments, attracting both Spanish and foreign visitors. From June 9 to 15, PokerStars returns to Marbella and around 1,000 players are expected at the Main Event alone. Information and registration on www.casinomarbella.com. More than 15,000 players visited the casino last year, leading to more than 1,000 overnight stays in local hotels, thanks to events like PokerStars, Grand Series Of Poker, World Poker Tour and 888poker. This year the results are expected to be as good or even better, as there were 1,500 players at the Marbella Poker Festival in April alone. Other tournaments, including 888poker.es Superstack and national circuits such as the Spanish Poker Championship will also be on this year’s calendar, attracting visitors from all over Andalucia and the rest of Spain. The 888 poker.es SuperStack will be held this weekend, from tomorrow (Friday) until Sunday, and then again from December 5 to 7. It will also visit Madrid, Ibiza, Las Palmas and Valencia. The Spanish Poker Championship will visit Marbella from October 8 to 12.

ALMOST 40 per cent of Spanish workers between 16 and 29 earn less than €1,000 per month, according to employment website Infojobs.

Fire-starter A WOMAN, 60, was arrested in Tarragona, for allegedly setting fire to an apartment with her ex-husband, 61, inside. He sustained severe burns and five other people were injured.

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Multiple collision AN accident involving three vehicles on the A357 motorway caused several kilometres of tailbacks in the Cartama direction. Several people were slightly injured.

Drugs found GIBRALTAR: The Sunborn is tied up at Ocean Village.

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THE latest attraction to draw people to Gibraltar has tied up at Ocean Village. Sunborn Gibraltar is a five-star yacht-hotel with

15,500 square metres of gorgeously designed rooms on eight floors providing elegant accommodation with stunning views, restaurants, and conference and events facilities. The Euro Weekly news went along to see what all the fuss is about - and found that the Sunborn lives up to the hype. Light-filled rooms all feature sliding wall-towall, floor-to-ceiling picture windows, the majority of which have Juliet balconies with Rock, marina, or sea views. The public spaces make the best use of the unique location with 360degree views from its restaurants, bars and outstanding top deck. Contemporary fabrics and furnishings contribute to a fabulous fivestar finish. The yacht-hotel’s restaurants provide

MIJAS Local Police took charge of a package of 600 grammes of hashish found on a beach in La Cala by a security guard patrolling the area.

Climbing control THE Junta de Andalucia will control climbing at the Peña de los Enamorados in Antequera to protect plant and bird species as well as the rock itself.

Hot April LIGHT ROOMS: Most have views of the Rock, marina or the sea. glorious surroundings serving superb food provided by international chefs who make creative use of the best ingredients. The spectacular top deck Sky Bar and Restaurant open throughout the day - is a wonderful spot for a sunny lunch or evening beneath the stars. This spectacular hotel can cater for any event and offer its grand ballroom, cocktail bar, restaurants - and even pool area - as a possible venue.

Telephone reservations :+350 2001 6100 (open daily from 8am to 7pm). Email reservations@sunborngibraltar.com or online at www.sunborngibraltar.com.

THIS April, with an average temperature of 18.8ºC was the hottest in Malaga since 1942. Temperatures are expected to fall a little over the next few days.

Food poisoning FIVE people (four parents and a child) reportedly suffered from food poisoning after attending a party at a school in Malaga City.

Doggy beach A GROUP of students at Malaga University has created an association which will campaign for beaches in Malaga where people can go with their dogs.

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Take to the open seas HEARING the purr of the engine, the thrust of the throttle and the wind sweeping through your hair; power boating is fast, fun and frivolous. It doesn’t take weeks to become qualified to drive a power boat as Euro Weekly News reporter Gemma Quinn found out...

WHO wouldn’t want to play ‘Bond Girl’ for a day and hit the open seas, ripping through the waves on board a speedy little power boat? Not me! Which is why I jumped at the chance to join Serenity Sailing at Torrevieja’s International Marina on a weekend RYA (Royal Yacht Association) Level 2 Power Boat course. It can takes months to learn to drive a car so with no experience at the helm of a boat, I was sceptical as to whether (a) I would actually pass the assessment, and (b) whether I would feel confident enough to take a boat out myself afterwards. But the answer was a resounding ‘yes’ to both. Under the expert guidance of Serenity Sailing founder and school principal Richard Plaster, within minutes his ‘students’ are put at ease and given the all-important practical experience required.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? • What is an RYA Level 2 Power Boat licence?

ALL ABOARD: Gemma Quinn takes on a new challenge as she learns to power boat.

All the theory in the PASSED: Gemma Quinn world will not prepare (centre) passed after the you for the actual feel power boating course with of being in the driving seat and that is the joy Andy Merrett (left) and of this course; it is 90 Warwick Baber. per cent practical with just some basic theory involved like learning about navigation and interpreting weather forecasts. But this all adds to your boating experience. Everything is done on board the Layla Maria, which is a Jeanneau Merry Fisher sports boat with a Suzuki 75 engine. It is the perfect size for practising manoeuvres such as parking, and is fully equipped to train anyone from novice to advanced students. The first important thing to learn is that there are no brakes... time to pay attention. The next, how to call a mayday... I am feeling a little worried now. Slowly but surely is the way forward, particularly around the harbour, learning the laws and sea courtesy as you go along. Richard, who has worked around the globe and been an adventurer training instructor for the British Army in the

It is an internationally recognised power boating ‘driver’s licence’ and is accepted by boat charter companies, the water police and customs. It entitles the holder to skipper watercraft including power/motor boats, jet skis and rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) up to 12m (or 10m if chartering a boat back in the UK).

prestigious British Kiel Yacht Club in Germany, uses his calm and amiable persona to break down each and every part, quickly picking up a student’s ability. Despite there being three of us on board during our course, each at a different level, Richard is able to personally adapt and tailor-make the course to suit everyone, making it a funfilled and rewarding experience. With the basics planted and achieved, he is happy to let you take Layla Maria out to see what she can really do and experience a true bit of power boating. With multi-million-euro yachts sitting in the harbour, boating and yachting are often seen as elitist sports, but Richard explains Serenity Sailing aims to break down those barriers and show what a fun and affordable hobby it can be for all the family, with some overnight moorings costing no more than the average cost of pitching your tent or caravan at a campsite. So, if you want to learn a new skill, achieve a lifelong ambition or simply indulge in a bit of water-sport fun, gaining your power boating licence could be for you, whether you have your own boat or want to simply have the freedom of chartering one. I know I’m hooked. Watch out water...

• Are other courses available?

Yes, Serenity Sailing offer everything from power boating courses to sailing courses with lots of options to cater for novices to highly advanced students. Courses are on board either the power boat or Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 yacht, or on your own vessel.

LAYLA MARIA: Speed through the open waters on a power boating course with Serenity Sailing.

• What about for youngsters? From August 1-15 they are running boating camps for the over-16s including two-day Start Yachting, five-day Competent Crew and two-day Power Boat Level 2 courses. In addition to the courses, guardians will be on board teaching the teens about blogging, photography and cooking (for those on board the yacht, Serenity). There is already a waiting list for some dates.

EXPERT GUIDANCE: School principal Richard Plaster makes courses fun and fast-paced.

For more information visit www.serenitysailing.com / email enquiries@serenitysailing.com, follow them on Facebook or call 865 774 295. The school is open all day every day. Meetings by appointment only.

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Major police operation against arranged marriages in Spain SEVENTY-TWO people were arrested and 546 charged throughout Spain in a National Police operation against arranged marriages. The network, based in Valencia, paid Spanish women up to €4,000 to marry Nigerian

immigrants so they could obtain legal residence in Spain. The immigrants paid the gang between €6,000 and €10,000 to arrange the wedding and obtain the necessary documents to get their residents’ card. The network forged

documents to make it appear that they had been issued by the authorities in Nigeria. On the day of the ‘wedding’ the Nigerians were often supplanted by similar-looking compatriots who spoke Spanish, as many of the illegal

Prayer battle for cathedral LEFT-WING Izquierda Unida senator, Jose Manuel Mariscal, has said that allowing Muslim prayer in the Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba “should be considered.” He said that as long as it was regulated, the same as Catholic rites are performed within the monument, Muslim rites could also be allowed if the MosqueCathedral was under public management. However, he said the main thing was for public management of the monument to be based on commitment to making it a tourist attraction, not to its use as a religious space. Mariscal questioned in the senate several matters

regarding the separation between the Church and the State, including how much the Church makes from the sale of tickets to visit the Mosque-Cathedral and other religious monuments in Andalucia. The Church considers ticket sales to the famous monument in Cordoba, estimated at €13 million per year, are a ‘donation’ and therefore, do not declare this to the Tax Office. The monument recently came under the spotlight when several groups gathered signatures to demand it become a public asset. The World Heritage Site was apparently registered officially as belonging to the Church in 2006.

immigrants did not. Many of the people charged in Valencia, Castilla-La Mancha, Murcia, Galicia, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Cataluña, Asturias, Cantabria, Castilla y Leon, Aragon, Navarra, Extremadura, Madrid, Andalucia and the Basque Country have been identified but not yet located. The investigation began in April when police learned that there had been a high request for marriages between Nigerians and Spanish women over a brief period, and that many of the addresses provided on the documents coincided. The detainees are charged with crimes against foreigners’ rights and family relationships, belonging to a criminal organisation, using false identities, document falsification and false testimony.

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ET more intrusive legislation is planned by the Spanish Government. Now it wants sweeping new powers to examine bank

accounts. It wants to collect data from all of Spain’s estimated 34 million accounts and allow a wide range of government bodies access to the information, including the Tax Office, Police, Military, Secret Services and the Judiciary. And as usual the excuse of it being part of the war against terror, corruption and tax avoiders is being trotted out. Well, that may be the case, but it is nothing more than a snooper’s charter. The old line ‘if you have nothing to hide you have nothing to fear’ just does not wash. History is filled with regimes which collated as much information about its citizens as possible in order to

keep them under the thumb. The next step is to use such information gleaned to demand that law-abiding citizens justify the contents of their bank balances; in other words, guilty until proven innocent. Some public authorities in Spain already have the power to simply dip in and take money from private accounts with little or no explanation. Combine that with the power to examine the accounts first, and it becomes seriously worrying. What then is to stop the taxman seeing you had, say, €30,000 deposited in your account and simply deciding that 40 per cent of it belonged to the government, and just helping himself? Far-fetched maybe. But who trusts the politicians and civil servants? Not many in Spain. Particularly when it comes to money.

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Unhappy customers TWO men in their sixties were arrested in Malaga for allegedly threatening and attacking three people in a pizzeria when they were told it was closing for the night.

Police work SOME 6,000 schoolchildren from all over Malaga Province attended a day with the National Police during which they learned all about their work.

Illegal smokes MORE than 53 per cent of the cigarettes smoked in Malaga Province have been illegally smuggled into the country, according to tobacconists.

Restoration plans THE Coastal Department has estimated that the restoration of the Baños del Carmen area in Malaga will cost around €7.5 million.

Fuel prices THE price of fuel is lower in Spain on Mondays, the National Commission for Markets and Competition has reported in a market study.

Unofficial carers MORE than 9,300 nonprofessional carers in Malaga Province are reportedly not registered with the social security, according to the Official State Bulletin.

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Unpaid fare A MAN, 30, was arrested in Palma for failing to pay the €74.12 fare after taking a taxi from Santanyi to Palma.

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Fire controlled A FIRE broke out in a pine forest in Camp de Mar, Andratx, just 200 metres from a villa owned by Claudia Schiffer, and was brought under control within two hours.

THE Alcazaba (Arab fortress) monument in Almeria City received a record 7,700 visitors during Easter Week this year.

FIREMEN from Inca and Soller had to rescue a German hiker who sustained a foot injury and got trapped on the Valldemossa-Deia route.

Cheers, El Ejido EL EJIDO will hold its first ever Beer Festival in the Carpa Municipal. The ‘Bier Fest’ will take place during the weekend of June 5 to 8.

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GANDIA Town Hall will introduce permits allowing public administration and town hall employees to park in ‘loading and unloading’ bays. The current document is too easily forged, sources said.

Switched on CALPE Town Hall will install street lights in Calle Corbeta. Residents have complained about lack of illumination after developers remodelling the street failed to install cables.

Picked over SAN VICENTE vandals are looting abandoned industrial units which closed during the economic crisis. They are also held responsible for a recent fire at an empty Ronda Oeste depot.

Neat and tidy MORE than 15 environmental volunteers cleared the El Pantano area in the Elda countryside of rubbish. All the refuse collected was later separated and classified for recycling.

Factory death A LORRY-DRIVER was killed and two people injured at an Alcoy factory while

NATIONAL POLICE have arrested a 36year-old Romanian woman in Nijar, wanted by the Romanian authorities since June 2005 for allegedly defrauding €560,000 from 11 companies over a year.

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BEACH users in Cabo de Gata have complained about the poor state of the disabled toilet. The structure has been vandalised and the toilet is out of order.

AIRLINE Air Nostrum will connect Asturias and Mallorca three times a week with flights on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

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BICYCLE circulation on the streets of Palma has increased by more than 26 per cent in the first four months of this year compared to the same period last year.

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ELCHE CROWDS: Full house means club could settle some debt.

Barcelona helps Elche pay debts ELCHE Football Club expected to take €1 million thanks to the team’s match against Barcelona at the weekend. The match saw a full stadium for the first time this season, allowing the club to be able to settle its most pressing debts including paying staff and youth team members’ wages. Unlike the Elche-Real Madrid match earlier this season where non-members paid from €110 to €180 and season-ticket holders were charged between €30 and €60, prices were set deliberately low for the Barcelona game in a bid to bring in the crowds, with tickets starting from €15 for season-ticket holders. Their nil-nil draw against Barcelona was enough to ensure Elche remains in the First Division.

loading a 2.5-ton piece of machinery. It fell from a crane, crushing the 54-year-old driver.

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Bonsai victory THE AXARQUIA Bonsai Club was classified second in the international competition held in Lake Garda, Italy; 27 international clubs took part in this high level competition.

Air show MOTRIL is to host the ninth edition of the Andalucia Orion Air Show. The event is due to take place on June 22 and can be seen from the Poniente beach to the Granada beach.

Pit bull attack

Called up UD ALMERIA midfielder Ramon Azeez has been selected for the preliminary World Cup squad for Nigeria.

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Wage rise SAN MIGUEL’S tax councillor has had his pay increased from €593 a month to €1,200 net, in line with his ‘degree of responsibility’.

Tapas route ESTABLISHMENTS interested in taking part in the fifth Tapas Route of Santa Pola, planned for June, should register by the end of today (Thursday) at the Tourist Information offices.

Culture week

TWO girls, both aged seven, and a man have been injured by a pit bull terrier in Benalgabon; the dog was not wearing a lead or a muzzle when it attacked them in the street.

SANTA POLA has hosted the 18th edition of the Cultural Week of the Third Age. The event was held at the town’s Casa de Cultura.

Tapas route

Murcia promoted

NERJA will hold a Tapas Route around the town for the rest of the month. There are around 12 restaurants and more than 20 bars offering a tapa and a beer for €1.80.

MURCIA’S tourism board is in Milan, Italy, to promote the region’s tourism at the ‘La Spagna a Milano’ event.

Handball championship THE SPANISH Federation of Handball has chosen Almuñecar to host the finals of the women’s championships, which will take place from May 23 to 25.

Cars hit A VAN crashed into six parked vehicles in Torrevieja, shunting them along to the point where the last car moved on to the crossroads, hitting an oncoming vehicle.

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BRITISH PRESS Lama not disappointed NORWAY - The Dalai Lama has said he holds no grudges against the Norwegian Government after they decided not to meet him on his trip to Oslo in order to avoid further damaging their fragile relations with China.

Text message NORWAY - The Norwegian Air Shuttle staff announced a strike after the airline’s management brought weeks of negotiations to an angry conclusion with a text message threatening to close three of their four bases in Norway if the workers went on strike.

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LONDON firefighter Ross McClaren, 33, delivered a baby at the scene of a large fire using only the midwifery skills he learnt from watching television series ‘One Born Every Minute’.

THE latest and hottest new games console is for dogs. The CleverPet consists of three touch pads and a feeding pod. This educates, entertains and feeds the pet all at the same time.

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A SURREY teenager has had the Nando’s logo tattooed on his backside. Bradley Holman, 19, is so obsessed with the chain restaurant and their Peri Peri sauce that he had their cockerel inked into his skin while on holiday in Crete.

OLYMPIC skier Maria Komissarova has picked Spain over Russia to treat her after being left paralysed from the waist down at the Sochi Winter Olympics. Komissarova is set to continue her treatment at a clinic in Marbella.

DENMARK - A man was badly injured when a propane gas cylinder at a hotdog stand exploded near the entrance to the Eurovision venue on the island of Refshaleoen in Copenhagen. The explosion caused beer cans to shoot in every direction.

Feyenoord stadium CONSTRUCTION giant BAM will renovate the Feyenoord football stadium in Rotterdam for €200 million if the city council agrees. The plan is to turn it into a stadium for 70,000 spectators for football as well as concerts.

SMART DRUGS: Help students to stay awake.

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DENMARK - More than a third of Danes (38 per cent) call in sick when in actual fact they are perfectly fine. Danish companies lose over 814 million kroner due to staff ‘duvet days’.

from a programme that allows the duty-free import of certain goods known as the Generalised System of Preferences.

Putin celebrates VLADIMIR PUTIN celebrated a decade as President amid high tension with the West over the Ukraine and slowing economic growth. Russians describe him as intelligent, competent, experienced, decisive and attractive.

Moon colony RUSSIAN newspaper Izvestia has reported that Russia has plans to put a manned colony on the moon as soon as 2030 and is racing to dispatch the first robotic rovers to explore the lunar surface two years from now.

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Plug pulled US PRESIDENT Barack Obama has announced that the US plans to pull Russia

THE RUSSIAN Government is to give Crimea $196 million to subsidise transport links and infrastructure between the two countries in an attempt to save a tourist season that is likely to be decimated by the ongoing crisis in the region.

DUTCH PRESS Fast exoplanet DUTCH astronomers from the observatory in Leiden discovered for the first time the rotating speed of an exoplanet. Bèta Pictoris b, circling a star in constellation Pictor and discovered in 2008,

FIVE people were injured in a crash when a train smashed into a digger on the tracks near Munich. The train driver was seriously injured while the four construction workers suffered only minor injuries.

800 letters A POSTWOMAN, who had seven previous convictions for fraud and six for theft, has been sentenced to two-and-ahalf years in prison after she was found guilty of throwing away more than 800 letters instead of delivering them.

Jeweller raids

GIANT jellyfish are likely to be drawn to the West Country as a heat wave draws them into British waters. Marine experts are warning bathers that the stingers may float over from the Mediterranean Sea.

Spanish rehabilitation

Gas explosion

ONE in five British students has admitted to taking ‘smart drugs’ to help them improve their academic performance. These drugs help them to stay awake and study longer, according to a survey.

Portuguese Men o’War

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rotates so fast that a day lasts only eight hours.

Internet speed THREE-QUARTERS of internet consumers by telephone or television cable do not get the speed their providers promised. Clients

with ADSL get 39 per cent and clients with cable get 54 per cent of the promised speed.

Clean cars EMISSIONS from new cars in 2013 were 8 per cent lower than in 2012, EEA reports. This makes

A JEWELLER in Western Germany has turned to robbery in a desperate attempt to save his failing business. The 48-year-old carried out a series of raids on other jewellery shops and a bank.

Ring busted ELEVEN people have been arrested in Saxony-Anhalt for running an international paedophile ring. The group is accused of distributing child porn as well as using a five-year-old girl to entice other victims.

Angels’ rules ACCORDING to a former member of the Berlin Hell’s Angels, the group has strict laws banning its members from drinking alcohol and travelling by train or bus. The only exception to the alcohol rule is the gang’s annual party.

the vehicle fleet of new cars in The Netherlands the cleanest in Europe.

No difference COSMETIC dermatologist Jetske Ultee has found that according to ingredients listed on packaging, there is no difference between day creams, night creams, eye creams or serums.

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Father and son face murder trial A MAN, 80, and his son, 19, are facing humiliating his wife and allowing their a total of 43 years in prison for killing son to do the same. On one occasion, the youth’s mother at their home in when the boy threw a can of condensed milk at her head, his father Palma de Mallorca in 2013. In the early hours of the morning of justified his actions and did not February 28, 2013, following an accompany her to the health centre, argument, the young man allegedly where she was given stitches. He refused her money for clothes, grabbed his mother, 60, pushed despite the family being well her to the floor and repeatedly beat her around Wife and off, banned her from seeing her relatives and beat her the head with a three-kilo mother when they argued. dumbbell before strangling beaten and The youth had been her with an electric cable, involved with a girl under while his father watched. strangled 18 whom he left when she According to her secret got pregnant, and had recently diary, found by the National Police, she had been abused by her returned from Madrid, where his husband and son since the boy was girlfriend lived, and he wanted to move 13, and feared for her life. although his mother disagreed. The youth, who already had a After killing her, he reportedly criminal record, was remanded in searched the internet for information prison, and confessed to the crime late on how to clean up a crime scene and last year, claiming his father had not the emergency services were not called for several hours. been involved. Father and son initially said her However, the older man is charged with habitually abusing and death had been an accident.

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Park restored REHABILITATION work is being carried out in the Dehesa del Mercadillo Park in Ronda to repair damage caused by vandals.

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A fashionable luxury weekend THE fourth edition of Marbella Luxury Weekend will feature a Special Fashion section from June 5 to 8. Designers and international brands such as

Custo Barcelona, Andres Sarda and Bikkembergs will present their most unique collections on the floating catwalk, within what has been called Marbella

Luxury Catwalk. Luxury Austrian firms will open the floating catwalk at MLW on the night of June 5. Models will parade down the

All welcome TORREMOLINOS Town Hall has purchased the Municipal Coexistence Centre in La Carihuela, which has been cleaned so it can be enjoyed by local residents.

Cooking class THE two runners-up of the Spanish Master Chef Junior competition, both from Malaga, will be holding a cookery class for children at La Termina tomorrow (Friday).

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FEWER PEOPLE: Cinemas also have seen a reduction in the number of screens.

50 Spanish cinemas close down THE number of cinemas in Spain continues to drop for the third year in a row and with the loss of another 50 cinemas last year there are now only 695; this is seven per cent less than last year. There has also been a reduction in the number of screens within cinemas, dropping from 3,813 screens in 2013 to 3,675 in 2014; this is a 4 per cent drop. This data was collected by the AIMC (association for the investigation of communications) which is

currently looking into the state of cinemas due to so many closures. They have revealed that almost a third of cinemas now have at least one digital projector and that the number of digital projectors is highest in the cinemas of Andalucia, Cataluña and Madrid; there are 78 screens for every million inhabitants - three less than last year. In terms of seating there are 18 cinema seats for every 1,000 inhabitants.

catwalk over the sea wearing the perfect ‘summer look,’ and exhibit for the first time the new elements of the Wolford 2014 spring-winter collection, combined with the Swarovski jewellery collection. Also, the fashion brand will be responsible for dressing the MLW hostesses. Meanwhile, designer Carmen Diaz by La Oca Hats will present a collection inspired by the golden years of Christian Dior and Balenciaga and the film divas such as Marlene Dietrich or myths like Eva Peron. Other brands, such as the silk kaftan firm Sena Design, will join the fashion show and the Elisabeth Reyes modelling agency and the Hair Stylist Blue 01 by Felix Rojas will be the main stylists for the catwalk models. Other participating fashion companies are Salvatore Ferragamo, Tod’s, Hoss Intropia and Elite. Fashion is a fundamental part of this edition in which cars, cuisine and jewellery are the co-stars. More information on www.marbellaluxuryweekend. com.

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MOTORWAY group Abertis announced first quarter net profits of €125 million. Although this was 11.6 per cent less than in 2013, traffic on Spanish roads grew by 2.7 per cent, its first increase since 2007.

Luxury on the cheap in Spain NON-EU tourists spend 90 per cent less in Madrid than in London or Paris. For every euro spent in Spain’s capital they spend €2.2 in Munich and €3.5 in Milan, found international consultants Global Blue. In London or Paris this rises to €9.5. The difference is unfair, Spanish analysts say, not least because it is often possible to find the same products at lower prices in Madrid. The Spanish daily ABC decided to do its own research and found that a trophy watch of the type sought by Asian tourists costs €70,162 in

Madrid without IVA value-added tax, compared with €78,057 in Italy or €74,270 in France. The cheapest capital outside Spain was the UK, where it costs €71,266. It was the same story with bags, again without IVA, with a designer handbag that cost €24,367 in Spain selling for €24,981 in London and €25,149 in France. The luxury goods market for tax-free tourism is not sufficiently exploited, the ABC study concluded, especially now when it could contribute to the country’s economic recovery.

saw a 16.2 per cent increase compared with last year and sales of 282,301 units gave the best result since 2010. It is hoped that by the end of the year total sales will reach 820,000 cars - well above last year’s 722,703; however, still short of the industry’s 1.2 to 1.3 million objectives.

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Sharp-eyed inspectors THE government is creating a National Office to fight clandestine employment. Over the last two years, work inspections uncovered 161,381 irregular jobs and saved the government €7.6 billion.

Tax backtrack AIRPORTS authority AENA confirmed that it will freeze airport taxes in 2015. Thanks to increased domestic and international air traffic it decided to forego a planned 4.5 per cent increase.

Insurance chief loses pension THE ex-president of the Mutua Madrileña Automovisitica insurance company has lost his €13.9 million pension pot. Ramirez Pomatta, who was president of the mutual insurance company between 2002 and 2008, resigned two days before the board was due to change the rules regarding “excessive and disproportionate” pensions. He did so to be sure of receiving his

previously-agreed pension, the Supreme Court heard. Ramirez Pomatta was entitled to resign as a director, said Judge Ignacio Sanchez Gargallo, but the circumstances in which he exercised that right and his purpose in doing so, knowing that the board would vote to change the pension regulations, was “an unreasonable exercise of his rights.”

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PIVE allowance for taking old vehicles off the road. There was also increased demand for more vehicles from car-hire companies preparing for the Easter rush, said manufacturers’ association Anfac and concessionary associations Faconauto and Ganvam. The first quarter of 2014

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MONTH-ON-MONTH vehicle sales rose by 28.7 per cent in April to 80,174 units. Car sales are always regarded as the economic climate’s barometer and the Spanish sector has now enjoyed eight consecutive months of increases. These were stimulated by government subsidies like the

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Most Advanced RadNet, Inc. Matrix Service Company BioScrip, Inc. Black Box Corporation Tuesday Morning Corp. Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. Universal Display Corporation NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. Borderfree, Inc. Osiris Therapeutics, Inc.

Most Declined Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. Rocket Fuel Inc. Aceto Corporation Scientific Games Corp Insys Therapeutics, Inc. Depomed, Inc. Himax Technologies, Inc. ChyronHego Corporation Air Methods Corporation Silver Standard Resources Inc. Gencor Industries Inc.

C O M PA N Y PRICE(P) Centrica PLC 317.50 Coca-Cola HBC AG 1421.50 Compass Group PLC 976.75 CRH PLC 1684.00 Diageo PLC 1855.75 easyJet PLC 1736.50 Experian PLC 1053.50 Fresnillo PLC 836.75 Friends Life Group Ltd 299.95 G4S PLC 249.00 GKN PLC 378.80 GlaxoSmithKline PLC 1611.50 Glencore Xstrata PLC 328.97 Hammerson PLC 581.75 Hargreaves Lansdown 1214.00 HSBC Holdings PLC 604.70 IMI PLC 1539.50 Imperial Tobacco Group 2626.50 InterContinental Hotels 2184.00 International Consldtd ... 391.15 Intertek Group PLC 3048.50 ITV PLC 187.10 Johnson Matthey PLC 3304.00 Kingfisher PLC 414.55 Land Securities Group 1085.50 Legal & General Group 226.00 Lloyds Banking Group 77.01 London Stock Exchange 1848.50 Marks & Spencer Group 455.95 Meggitt PLC 477.35 Melrose Industries PLC 287.05 Mondi PLC 1039.50 National Grid PLC 853.25 Next PLC 6482.50 Old Mutual PLC 206.20 Pearson PLC 1125.50 Persimmon PLC 1363.50 Petrofac Ltd 1206.50 Prudential PLC 1382.50 Randgold Resources Ltd 4591.50 Reckitt Benckiser Group 4806.00 Reed Elsevier PLC 881.25 REXAM PLC 502.50 Rio Tinto PLC 3323.75 Rolls-Royce Holdings 1004.50 Royal Bank of Scotland 325.05 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 2576.25 Royal Mail PLC 559.75 RSA Insurance Group 481.95 SABMiller PLC 3195.50 Sage Group (The) PLC 401.60 Sainsbury (J) PLC 336.65 Schroders PLC 2610.00 Severn Trent PLC 1890.00 Shire PLC 3326.00 Smith & Nephew PLC 917.00 Smiths Group PLC 1324.00 Sports Direct Internatnl 764.00 SSE PLC 1507.50 Standard Chartered 1288.00 Standard Life PLC 388.40 St James's Place PLC 791.50 Tesco PLC 293.52 Travis Perkins PLC 1736.50 TUI Travel PLC 441.05 Tullow Oil PLC 895.50 Unilever PLC 2639.50 United Utilities Group 832.00 Vodafone Group PLC 225.03 Weir Group PLC 2687.00 Whitbread PLC 4157.00 William Hill PLC 352.35 Wm Morrison Sprmrkts 197.00 Wolseley PLC 3393.00 WPP PLC 1267.50

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VOLUME 3,563.73 117.35 1,038.11 530.63 642.28 620.12 547.89 291.90 1,236.25 1,044.67 882.57 2,674.40 10,463.50 268.91 116.34 10,456.04 111.38 846.99 275.82 6,426.96 80.99 7,855.26 55.23 2,047.82 386.62 7,792.14 25,057.28 94.36 1,423.91 697.20 836.88 430.35 2,486.70 116.84 3,529.11 669.23 327.99 1,135.58 2,110.22 102.62 370.76 1,083.85 203.77 3,158.60 916.65 3,211.22 1,518.33 294.45 1,647.44 485.31 1,118.68 3,015.99 61.27 205.33 663.78 1,162.60 100.63 457.88 1,110.70 978.75 2,121.73 990.48 4,966.04 196.70 336.14 725.22 1,035.61 572.60 24,175.94 63.22 138.00 831.76 2,970.95 162.18 802.94

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THE Bank of Ireland must pay €103.5 million compensation for a failed Spanish deal. Spain’s Supreme Court ruled that the Irish bank reneged on its May 2007 agreement to acquire the Plaza Imperial Shopping centre in Zaragoza. It had agreed to pay €360 million for 100 per cent of 1.7 million shares in Procom Desarrollo Comercial, jointly owned by Procom Desarollos Urbanos and Cecosa Hipermercados (Eroski). The Supreme Court recognised that Procom had received other offers from entities ‘of recognised prestige’ including ING Real Estate, Commerz Grundbesitz and Quinlan Private. Instead Procom chose the Bank of Ireland offer. The transaction was negotiated through the bank’s privatebanking division, which intended to provide €140 million. The remainder was to be financed by the German bank Hypo Real Estate although

Output continues to rise SPANISH manufacturing continued to rise in March, the fifth straight month of increases. According to the National Statistics Institute (INE) output was rising at an annual rate of 0.6 per cent. While the consumer sector continued to decline - consumer durables production fell 4.8 per cent output of business equipment rose 3 per cent while materials like textiles and chemicals used during the manufacturing process rose by 2.5 per cent. The modest but now sustained growth in output followed five years of falls that started with the implosion of the property market in 2008.

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No luck for the Bank of Ireland

PAY UP: €103.5 million bill for Bank of Ireland. the conditions of the agreements between the banks were never communicated to the vendors, the Supreme Court pointed out. Hypo Real Estate withdrew its offer in September 2008 and Procom and Cecosa were advised that the finance operation had fallen through

owing to ‘persistent adverse market conditions and the specific circumstances of the project.’ Unable to meet the terms of the contract, Bank of Ireland then took back the €40 million it had already advanced, prompting legal proceedings from Procom and Cecosa.

In December 2011, the Madrid Provincial High Court decided in their favour and ordered Bank of Ireland to pay €103.5 million plus €12.65 million in interest. “Bank of Ireland acted in bad faith,” the Supreme Court ruled, confirming the high court sentence.

Who wears the pants in business? MOST will be familiar with the wisecrack: “I am the boss in this house and I have my wife’s permission to say so.” You have got to believe it. Had I not caught on to the fact that it is the woman who makes the buying decision I would have starved. Time after time I have seen sales fall through because the salesman ignored the client’s wife or secretary. Fail. Our culture portrays man’s role as a decision maker. It is theatre. Selling is a balancing act in which it is necessary to empathise equally with the lady partner. When selling properties abroad I focused equally, often a little more so, on the client’s wife. However, if successful, it was the man who gave it the nod. My after sales practice was to ask which of them had actually made the decision to buy. In only one instance had the man made that decision. The others ruefully conceded that the wife had given it the final nod. Had she not done so the sale would have fallen through. Clients were often single women and either travelled alone or with a female relative. I can’t remember my sales partner in Spain not closing. Occasionally a single man would go on his own.

DECISION: Make sure the real boss agrees.

Talking shop Mike Walsh Mike Walsh was for 20 years Regional Assessment Manager for the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Britain’s biggest quality assurance body for businesses.

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It was a waste of time. Only once did I make a sale. Modern man, I am sorry to say, finds making a decision harder to do than does a woman. Far less sure of himself he will pro-

crastinate. It got so bad that I would not send a man on a viewing trip unless he was accompanied by a woman. Property is one thing close to a woman’s heart but over the years I have sold payphones to businesses, building services, a retailer, and trade association accreditation. Other salesmen covering a wide diversity of products and services agree with me. A tip from a former Rolls-Royce Sales Manager: “The worst mistake you can make in business is to procrastinate.”

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April showers work on the jobless DESPITE discouraging unemployment figures for 2014’s first quarter, April’s were buoyant. The increase in employment was the best ever for this month, with a 2.3 per cent fall in the number of people registered as unemployed. There were 111,565 more people in work than in March, the Ministry of Labour announced. Although unemployment fell by only 50,202 after seasonal adjustments, the reduction is still a record for April. “Seasonally adjusted employment fell for the ninth consecutive month,” said the junior minister of Labour Engracia Hidalgo. “Such a prolonged reduction has not been seen since 1999,” she added. Although 4,684,301 people are without jobs in Spain, there was further good news with another 133,765 people paying into the Social Security system as bars, restaurants and hotels took on more staff over Easter. The ministry of Labour figures followed the National Statistics Office (INE) report on the first quarter of 2014. If, as some analysts claim, INE figures are more reliable than the Labour ministry’s, then employment in Spain is still being destroyed. Approximately 5.9 million people - 25.9 per cent of the work force were out of work between January and the end of March, according to INE. The government is confident that the unemployment rate will drop to 23.3 per cent in 2015 although it will not fall below 20 per cent until 2017.

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Well-heeled advice for a prosperous future A NEW book by a Canadian writer, an author specialising in finance for females, says young women may be intimidated by a lack of financial knowledge but are eager to learn and better at money management then young men. One of the main issues her book addresses is that there is no point saving money unless there is also a plan for spending it. She has a good point. If we have no particular goals in mind in regards to our savings, it is so easy to just spend money carelessly on stuff that we probably don’t even want, but that just might tickle our fancy in the moment. That’s because money is only good for one thing spending it - so the trick is to decide what’s important

Miami express road works CONSTRUCTION company OHL won a €180.5 million contract to design and construct express lanes on two 20.9-kilometre main roads in Miami’s metropolitan area. It must complete the work within 1,175 days.

Loose change A look at finance for females

SAVING: Start early.

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to you and make sure you don’t waste a limited resource on impulses or poorly thought out sprees. If you want a holiday, to buy a new computer or put a down payment on a property, the trick is to make this particular goal a priority in your life. Discuss it; write it down to make it appear more tangible and then focus your energy on saving to make this goal become a reality. This way, every time you are tempted to spend frivolously, you will have

A TOTAL of 1.752 billion tons of olive oil was produced in the last six months, 188 per cent more than during the same period in 2012-2013. Exports increased 72 per cent to 514,800 tons.

Going digital more self-control to say ‘no’ because saving for your goal will be more important. It’s all about creating the correct mindset to save. Other top tips in the book include:

Liable for taxes if you live in Spain… Q. My husband and I became Spanish residents last year. We both receive our state You and the pensions in the UK and I have a small NHS pension. Do we have a choice as to whether Law in Spain we pay any necessary tax on our pensions in By David Searl Spain or in the UK? We are now about to sell our property in the UK. Will we be liable for Capital Gains tax on this sale, as we own an apartment in Spain? If we are liable for capital gains tax, will we receive any tax relief because we are now Spanish residents? L.C. (by email) A. If you are official residents of Spain, holding the EU citizen certificate of registration, you are liable for Spanish taxes on your worldwide income and assets. You should ask your nearest UK Consulate about the individual form on which you declare you now pay income tax in Spain and request you go off the UK tax books and onto the Spanish tax registry. You do not have a choice. If you own property outside Spain worth more than €50,000, you must file Spanish Form 720 declaring these assets. If you sell your UK property, you will be liable for UK Capital Gains Tax and also for Spanish Capital Gains Tax because you are a tax resident of Spain. You can claim relief from one of these taxes. Consult a Spanish tax advisor. Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

- Talk to your children, especially your girls, about money. The more they know, the better they’ll be able to make good choices. - Start savings as soon as possible. The sooner you

start, the greater the benefit and set of security. - Avoid ‘bad’ debt, borrowing for consumption rather than to buy an asset that will gain in value. - Invest in yourself.

TELEFONICA’S €725 million offer for 56 per cent of Digital Plus has been accepted by media group Prisa. That raises Telefonica’s stake to 28 per cent of the pay TV company.

No cutbacks on First Communion expenses MAY means First Communions in Spain. Despite the economic crisis families are not cutting back in this area, although spending will vary depending on where they live. Parents in Madrid spend most - an average of €3,245 - found a survey by the FUCI consumers’ association. Next comes Valencia (€3,150), Barcelona (€3,118) and San Sebastian (€3,045) but families can expect to spend least in Tenerife (€1,665) or Caceres (€1,780). Half of any First Communion budget is eaten up - literally - by a formal meal costing from €40 to €60 a head for 30 or so guests. A girl’s dress costs approximately €225 while the sailor suit generally worn by boys comes in at between €40 and €60. Photographs, videos and mementoes of the occasion for the guests add a further €238 to €630 to the bill, plus €200 for a children’s entertainer. Nineteen per cent of parents told the FUCI survey that they were later dissatisfied with some aspect of the services they contracted. A third blamed

COMMUNION: No expense spared. the meal, 26 per cent were unhappy with photographs and 12 per cent with the clothes. Parents should plan carefully and always request written estimates for the meal and photographer, FUCI advised.

OPINION & COMMENT

Caring charity made life a pleasure again MY name is Patti Lee, I am 83 years old and live alone. Last October I had to have a hip operation, after which I spent a little time recovering in a nursing home. When they said I could go home I was so worried about how I was going to cope. A friend advised me to get in touch with HAH (Help at Home) who immediately came to my aid. How could I have coped without their wonderful care team? I couldn’t get dressed or do essential tasks, but they took this on, and for many days helped me, taking me to appointments and out for coffee and walks. They made life a pleasure again. Janet and Chris in particular have become firm friends and still visit me regularly, helping with difficulties and appointments, etc. My little dog and I look forward so much to their visits. Janet wrote down some very important facts on what to do in an emergency, and following a fall where I cut my leg quite badly, I followed her instructions. I was able to get help and I am convinced that this saved my life! Their volunteers are all so helpful and they work extremely hard, and their service is free. I could not have managed without them, and would like to thank them all for their time, care and friendship. They all deserve a medal! Patti Lee, Mar Menor (Murcia)

Surprise packet I WROTE to ‘Your Say’ not long ago about successfully seeing off someone posing as a Microsoft engineer. Now I must warn about another scam. My anti-virus recently warned me that I’d received a threat in an email, which I saw in the preview pane was supposedly from FedEx. They had tried to deliver a parcel while I was out and to please open the following link and print out their receipt, it said. Much as I’d like to receive a parcel, I was expecting nothing and zapped the offending email. Do the same! T Freeman (by email)

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WE love the ever-changing views of Montgo from our viewpoint on Gata Residencial. The helicopters water-bombing the recent woodland fires were amazing. Tom Miller, Gata de Gorgos (Alicante)

I SEE emigrants returning to Spain are making a lot of noise because they are being taxed on pensions which they obtained whilst working abroad and did not declare on their tax returns. My late wife and I declared taxes on all our incoming monies. In my wife’s case, four pensions from England, in my case, two. We, as foreigners knew we had to do so. I believe those emigrants returning also knew. Why were they allowed to escape those taxes for so long? M J Barnett, Los Gallardos (Almeria)

Three rules IN response to Tom Harksworth, there are at least three things we in the West can do to help those in the Third World. Work to ameliorate the effects of climate change. This will benefit all mankind eventually, but especially those living in regions of the world where survival is marginal at best. Work to stop agribusiness, mining corporations and businesses which use (abuse?) the cheap labour available in poor

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countries while abusing natural resources and exporting the profits. For example, the use of precious land water in India to produce a drink, Coca Cola, which is of no benefit to anyone but the shareholders. Also the aggressive marketing of GM seeds (see http://www.nation.lk/edition/lens /item/24886-geneticallymodified-seeds-in-india.html for a brief overview). Sadly, corruption of local politicians is part of the problem which is used by corporations to attain their goals. Education, especially of women. This simple resource has been shown to lead to reduced birth rates especially when girls are educated as well as boys.

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This in turn leads to a more sustainable population. Helena McGinty, Alhaurin El Grande (Malaga)

Identity crisis I CAN’T understand how anyone would shut out the sound of sparrows, even when they make a racket. Unlike the correspondent who complained about them, I like having them around. Instead of complaining, he could try enjoying the shenanigans when they have an avian version of a punch-up, usually over a female. My problem is a pigeon. Not all pigeons, just one pigeon. There are many where we live, as the locals raise them for the pot and racing although there’s a worrying margin for error over confusing the edible with the speedy. One spends all of its time on a telephone cable beside our house. I had thought it was cooing until my neighbour said it seemed to be saying “Quien eres tu?” (who are you) over and over again. She’s right and dammit, that’s what I hear the ruddy bird repeating all day long. Who am I? I’m beginning to wonder. Alec Morris (by email)

REGARDING non-Spanish numberplates, who’s supposed to monitor them and issue the fines? I have lived on my urbanisation for eight years and there are cars on UK and other countries’ numberplates that I see, and have seen, all the time I have been here. These cars have no road tax and no MOT, so any insurance they do have will be null and void if they are involved in an accident. Maybe insurance companies should stop insuring cars not reregistered in Spain. Tony Barker, Orihuela Costa (Alicante)

Coffee raiders I WAS saddened to see in the Euro Weekly News that Starbucks are about to invade El Corte Ingles. Many years ago I lived in the centre of Madrid, in the barrio of Malasaña close to the Gran Via. Then the city was still very Spanish with families and friends promenading late into the evening, bars and pavement cafés buzzing, no drunks and little violence and the wonderful siesta during the hot summer afternoons. It was this Spanishness that led me to move there from London. One day I noticed that a recently-empty shop on Calle Fuencarral had been leased by yes you’ve guessed it - Starbucks. I realised then that the area was doomed! Within a year the whole character of the area had changed. What had been a ‘village’ with the streets full of ‘proper’ shops (the hardware shop, the bakers, several butchers and little family-run corner shops) was transformed into a ‘High Street Anywhere.’ The local traders had been made offers they couldn’t refuse, and their old shops were replaced by bland big business as Levi, Muji, Pepe and the rest moved in. All for the sake of an overpriced liquid tasting nothing remotely like coffee. A Wade, Benahavis (Malaga)

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OPINION & COMMENT

Was there life before classical music? I

CAN only imagine what introduced me to good music. Certainly there was little to be cheery about in post-war Britain. A ration book austerity that today’s youngsters cannot imagine was the cross we all had to bear. In our 1950s humble home with its four-station radio, we kids were told to hush when John McCormack, the love duet from Madame Butterfly or prelude from La Traviata was playing. I could see merit in good classical but was tonally seduced by Country Music and the 60s Mersey Sound when I reached my teens. Afterwards I lost my appetite for music. Instead I focused on other interests but had some inclination towards military and brass bands. BBC 3 Radio was pretentious, discordant and heavy. It treated we plebs with contempt. BBC 2 did condescend to provide a few hours of light classical mostly on a Sunday evening such as Your 100 Best Tunes.

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How do I define good music? By what we know to be popular, not what we are told is popular. Pulling into a garage my car was to be MOT tested. A summer’s day, the windows were down and I seem to recall a CD track from La Boheme was playing. What a conversation stopper. It was like one of those classical music flash mobs now so popular. Staff and customers were enchanted and their reaction was a sheer joy. How I jumped for joy when I heard a programme, dedicated to popular classical, was to go on the air from September 1992. Classic FM was going to return to the people their music. After all, classical music composed by mostly lower-class musicians is the art of the working classes. I looked forward to recovering our soul music from the

CLASSIC FM: The popular radio show returned people to their music. snobbish bien-pensant set. That morning I was like a kid at Christmas when at 6am the first track was played by the station’s Nick Bailey. I am no great fan of Handel’s Zadok the Priest, but it was certainly music to my ears that golden dawn. Classic FM hoped that 2.8 million listeners would be attracted to its revolutionary departure from tedious non-pop

discordance. By Christmas 4.3 million were tuning in every week and Classic FM was Britain’s fourth most popular radio station. I felt vindicated. The popular station collected more silverware (almost) than did Liverpool FC. It is now listened to by 5.6 million people every week and in 2013, Classic FM was named UK Radio Brand of the Year at the Sony Awards.

Having retired to Spain I can still tune in by using my laptop as long as I guilefully enter my old UK postal code. Mediterranean Spain’s broadcasters ignore demand for good music. Is this an own goal? The Costas attract people of all nationalities who have a distinctly sophisticated middle-brow taste in music. Karaoke just doesn’t do Beethoven, Mahler or Mozart.

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OT long ago the PSOE’s parliamentary spokeswoman Soraya Rodriguez listed her PP colleagues’ past salary topups. These were possible thanks to the party’s alleged double accounting and its fabled “black money” cash box, Rodriguez said. All immediately rose to the bait without listening carefully. “En mi puta vida he cobrado un sobre” - something like “I’ve never had an envelope in my bloody life” - the government’s vice president Soraya Saenz de Santamaria exclaimed afterwards. She was referring to the notorious envelopes of undeclared money allegedly slipped to leading party lights. But Rodriguez wasn’t talking about the bribes or kickbacks of political-financial scandals. She was talking about declared expenses and top-ups while the PP was in opposition, claiming that the party could afford them thanks to dubious donors and dodgy donations.

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Family fortunes IF there were municipal elections tomorrow the PP would lose Madrid City Hall. Incumbent Ana Botella says she wants to repeat as mayoral candidate, but no longer seems a good bet. It will be interesting to see how Mariano Rajoy handles this, as Botella is the wife of ex-president Jose Maria Aznar who is no longer a Rajoy fan. If Botella is chosen, this shows that he still defers to his one-time mentor. If Botella is discarded it will indicate that he doesn’t care about upsetting him. Watch this space.

Unlike others there has never been the remotest whiff of scandal attached to Saenz de Santamaria. But it never looks good when someone denies something they’re not accused of.

Evil trade PEPPER gas has replaced rubber bullets to repel illegal immigrants storming their way into Melilla, Spain’s enclave in North Africa. Something has to be used, according to Abdelmalik El Barkani, the central government delegate there, as immigrants are “aggressive.” These are people only seeking better lives, he conceded, but added that this was no excuse for aggression. People traffickers are the true culprits, El Barkani said, sidestepping the one huge question that no-one ever

ANA BOTELLA: No longer seems a good bet. answers. Why is so little done to prevent them playing on the immigrants’ misery and preying on their money?

It’s not cricket SPANISH town halls throughout the country must fly the Spanish flag in a ‘permanent and preferential’ position. Eighty town halls in Cataluña refused to comply while a hundred or so local councils are sending local taxes straight

to the regional government instead of Madrid. As though that weren’t enough, a spectator at a recent match between FC Barcelona and Getafe who was wearing a Real Madrid shirt was “asked to leave” by security when he took his jacket off. It was for his own safety, he was advised. Despite the implications of the flags and the taxes, the football incident could nevertheless have occurred years ago. After all, football has never been cricket.

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7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather 3:00pm Jo Frost Family Matters 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Ejector Seat 6:00pm The Paul O'Grady Show 7:00pm ITV News London 7:25pm Party Election Broadcast by the Liberal Democrats 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Tonight 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs 10:00pm Wanted: A Family of My Own 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm Billy Connolly's Big Send Off 12:35am The Late Debate 1:05am Jackpot247 4:00am Tonight 4:25am ITV Nightscreen 5:10am The Jeremy Kyle Show

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7:00am Emmerdale 7:25am Coronation Street 7:55am You've Been Framed! 8:25am You've Been Framed! 8:45am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 9:30am Dinner Date 10:30am The Real Housewives of Orange County 11:30am The Real Housewives of Miami 12:30pm The Millionaire Matchmaker 1:30pm Emmerdale 2:00pm Coronation Street 2:30pm You've Been Framed! 3:00pm The Millionaire Matchmaker 4:00pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:05pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:10pm The Real Housewives of Miami 7:00pm Dinner Date 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Tom Daley Goes Global 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Viral Tap 12:35am Dads 1:00am Dads 1:30am Two and a Half Men 2:00am Two and a Half Men 2:25am Mom 2:50am You've Been Framed!

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5:30pm Futurama 6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Modern Family 7:00pm Modern Family 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Arrow 10:00pm Intelligence 11:00pm Revolution 12:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00am Hawaii Five-0 3:00am Hawaii Five-0 4:00am Road Wars 5:00am Gatwick

SkyMoviesComedy/ 5:20am Good Burger 7:00am When Harry Tries to Marry 8:35am Foul Play 10:35am Weird Science 12:15pm Best in Show 1:50pm Ted 3:40pm The Knot 5:20pm Kindergarten Cop 7:20pm Best in Show 9:00pm Ted 11:00pm Weird Science 12:40am Someone Marry Barry 2:20am Lola Versus

•Nicolas Cage •Michael Peña •Maria Bello •Maggie Gyllenhaal •Stephen Dorff

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SkyMoviesAction/ 9:45am Back to the Future 11:50am Back to the Future Part II 1:45pm Back to the Future Part III 3:50pm Man of Steel 6:20pm The Transporter 8:00pm Assault on Precinct 13 10:00pm Man of Steel 12:30am Crank 2:05am The Transporter 3:45am 12 Rounds 2:

World Trade Center (Film, 2006) On 11 September 2001, two policemen are trapped beneath the collapsed World Trade Center, waiting desperately for rescue.

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SkyMoviesDrama/ 5:20am The Remains of the Day 7:40am Return 9:30am Evita 11:50am World Trade Center 2:10pm Life of Pi 4:20pm Anna Karenina 6:40pm Lorenzo's Oil 9:00pm Life of Pi 11:15pm World Trade Center 1:30am Hitchcock 3:20am Private Peaceful

BBC3/ 8:00pm Tough Young Teachers 9:00pm Barely Legal Drivers 10:00pm Tyger Takes on Porn 11:00pm Jonah From Tonga 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:10am American Dad! 1:30am Tyger Takes on Porn 2:30am Jonah From Tonga 3:00am In the Flesh 4:00am Tyger Takes on Porn

Tyger Takes on Porn (Documentary) BBC 3 from 10:00pm to 11:00pm Documentary in which Tyger discovers how the fantasy of porn is impacting the realities of sex amongst young adults and questions whether this constant connection with hardcore porn is helping us to disconnect from real world relationships. Tyger is part of the first generation to have unlimited access to porn and wants to find out what it's doing to us. With hardcore porn of every shade only a click away, he speaks with both the young people who are watching it and the industry who are churning it out like never before. From addicts who are living out their porn fantasies in the real world to a radical online male community who have decided that their porn habit has also gone too far, Tyger goes a journey to the heart of the porn question.

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8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm The Sky at Night 9:00pm Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey 10:00pm The First Georgians: The German Kings who Made Britain 11:00pm Ripping Yarns 11:30pm Some Scousers with Jokes 12:00am Horizon 1:00am Hinterland 2:35am The Sky at Night 3:05am Britain on Film 3:35am The First Georgians: The German Kings who Made Britain

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7:00am Emmerdale 7:25am Emmerdale 7:55am You've Been Framed! 8:25am You've Been Framed! 8:45am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 9:30am Dinner Date 10:30am The Real Housewives of Orange County 11:30am The Real Housewives of Miami 12:30pm The Millionaire Matchmaker 1:30pm Emmerdale 2:00pm Emmerdale 2:30pm You've Been Framed! 3:00pm The Millionaire Matchmaker 4:00pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:05pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:10pm The Real Housewives of Miami 7:00pm Dinner Date 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The 40 Year Old Virgin 12:20am Take Me Out 1:35am Two and a Half Men 2:05am Two and a Half Men 2:30am Mom 2:55am You've Been Framed! 3:20am Teleshopping

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•Sylvester Stallone •Wesley Snipes •Sandra Bullock •Nigel Hawthorne

7:00pm You, Me and Dupree 9:00pm The Man 10:35pm Identity Thief 12:35am Mallrats 2:20am Nacho Libre 4:00am Feels So Good 5:30am Stepping Out

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Frozen in 1996, Simon Phoenix a convicted killer is 'thawed' pending parole some time in the 21st century. Revived into a crime free society, Phoenix resumes his murderous rampage, and no one can stop him. Spartan, the cop who captured Phoenix in 1996 has also been cryogenically frozen, this time for a crime he didn't commit. In desperation they turn to John Spartan to help recapture Simon Phoenix.

2:15pm Iron Man 3 4:35pm Demolition Man 6:40pm Transporter 2 8:15pm Fire with Fire 10:00pm Iron Man 3 12:15am Demolition Man 2:20am Transporter 2 3:55am Ghosts of Mars 5:40am In the Line of Duty: Smoke Jumpers

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BBC3/ 8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes 2: The Sequel 8:20pm Doctor Who 9:10pm Doctor Who 10:00pm Stacey Dooley Investigates 11:00pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:45am Family Guy 1:05am Family Guy 1:30am Orphan Black 2:15am Sweat the Small Stuff 2:45am Russell Howard's Good News 3:15am Backchat with Jack Whitehall and His Dad 3:45am The Call Centre 4:45am Kerry

Stacey Dooley Investigates (Documentary) BBC 3 from 10:00pm to 11:00pm Stacey Dooley travels to Sunny Beach in Bulgaria, which is fast overtaking Magaluf and Kavos as the favourite party destination for young Brits. Stacey uncovers the consequences of a 'no rules' party scene, where alcohol has the lowest prices in Europe and bar crawls of up to 400 people dominate the strip. She sees what the young Bulgarians working on the resort really think of the British drinking culture and reveals some of the devastating consequences when things go too far. Stacey investigates the easy access British tourists may have to illegal drugs and questions what the authorities are doing about it. In one of the poorest countries in Europe, Stacey visits a part of Sunny Beach many of the tourists don't get to see and spends time with some of the Roma Gypsy community who are blamed for much of the crime on the resort.

BBC4/ 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm BBC Young Musician 2014 10:00pm The Doors - The Story of LA Woman 11:00pm Kings of Rock and Roll 12:00am Rock 'n' Roll Britannia 1:00am Classic Albums 1:50am The Doors - The Story of LA Woman 2:50am Kings of Rock and Roll 3:55am Rock 'n' Roll Britannia

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3:00pm David Attenborough's Micro Monsters 3:30pm David Attenborough's Micro Monsters 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 Modern Family 8:00pm Futurama

8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Arrow 10:00pm Revolution 11:00pm 24: Live Another Day 12:00am The Full Monty 1:45am Futurama 2:00am Road Wars 3:00am Road Wars 4:00am Road Wars

SkyMoviesComedy/ 5:30am Stepping Out 7:25am Groundhog Day

•Catherine Zeta-Jones •Renée Zellweger •Richard Gere •Queen Latifah

9:15am This is 40 11:35am Godzilla Special 12:05pm American Pie: The Reunion 2:10pm Look Who's Talking 3:55pm Look Who's Talking Too 5:25pm Look Who's Talking Now! 7:10pm Groundhog Day 9:00pm American Pie: The Reunion 11:00pm This is 40 1:20am For a Good Time, Call... 3:00am Casting Couch

Jailed for killing her cheating fella, Roxie hears of legendary attorney Billy Flynn. Can Flynn get her off the hook, or will he take the case of murderer Velma?

SkyMoviesDrama/ 11:35am Hyde Park on Hudson 1:20pm Dangerous Liaisons 3:30pm Chicago 5:30pm Failure to Launch 7:15pm John Tucker Must Die 9:00pm The Notebook 11:10pm Dangerous Liaisons 1:15am Cinderella Man

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BBC3/ 8:00pm Doctor Who 8:45pm Top Gear 9:45pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 12:05am Family Guy 12:27am Family Guy 12:49am Family Guy 1:11am Family Guy 1:35am American Dad! 1:57am American Dad! 2:20am Him and Her 2:49am Him and Her 3:18am Him and Her 3:47am Him and Her 4:16am Him and Her

Family Guy (Animation, 1999) BBC 3 from 12:05am to 12:27am Cult animated comedy at its funniest. When Peter wins a maid for a week on a game show, Quagmire falls in love and the couple marry. But Quagmire is a bachelor to the core and it is not long before he is looking for a way out. Meanwhile Lois stops breast feeding Stewie, who, as a result starts going through withdrawals. Starring Seth McFarlaneGuest Starring Bryan Cranston (The Dad from Malcolm In The Middle).

BBC4/ 8:00pm BBC Young Musician 2014 9:30pm Sounds of the 70s 10:00pm Wallander 11:40pm The Old Grey Whistle Test

9:10am The Bridge on the River Kwai 11:55am Skyfall 2:25pm Hugh Jackman: Becoming Wolverine 2:55pm The Fast and the Furious 4:45pm 2 Fast 2 Furious 6:40pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 8:30pm Skyfall 11:00pm The Fast and the Furious 12:55am 2 Fast 2 Furious

70's Gold. 1:10am The Comet's Tale 2:10am The Sky at Night 2:40am The Horizon Guide to Space Shuttles 3:40am The Search for Life: The Drake Equation

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7:00am Beauty and the Geek 7:45am The Hot Desk 7:50am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:45am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:10pm The Mighty Ducks 3:25pm Nanny McPhee 5:25pm Britain's Got Talent 6:45pm Britain's Got More Talent 7:45pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope 11:00pm Viral Tap 11:45pm Saw II 1:50am Mom 2:20am Viral Tap 3:00am The Vampire Diaries 3:45am Teleshopping

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2:30pm Futurama 3:00pm Futurama 3:30pm Modern Family 4:00pm Modern Family 4:30pm Modern Family 5:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm The Simpsons 6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm About a Boy

7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Ones to Watch 9:00pm The Simpsons 9:30pm Futurama 10:00pm Hawaii Five-0 11:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00am A League of Their Own 1:00am A League of Their Own 2:00am Road Wars 3:00am Road Wars

•Gerard Butler •Jonny Weston •Elisabeth Shue •Abigail Spencer

SkyMoviesComedy/ 10:30am So Undercover 12:15pm Grumpy Old Men 2:05pm Grumpier Old Men 3:55pm Liar Liar 5:30pm Fun with Dick and Jane 7:10pm The Mask 9:00pm The Incredible Burt Wonderstone 10:50pm The Cable Guy

Chasing Mavericks (Film, 2012)

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Lining their own pockets.... Peter Fieldman London-born journalist and author, Peter spends his time between Paris and Madrid. His novel ‘1066 The Conquest’ available on Amazon or www.1066TheConquest.com

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MPUNITY. Definition: exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action. No other word can so aptly describe how justice has been turned upside down to preserve and protect a privileged elite which has lost all sense of morality and ethics. Endemic corruption, which was thought to be confined to despotic regimes in the developing nations, is alive and thriving throughout Western democracies. According to a recent report from the European Commission, corruption is costing the European Union €120 billion a year. But a much greater cost is the loss of trust and confidence in national, regional and local politicians as well as the financial and corporate sectors and justice systems. At the heart of the problem are money and greed. The close relationship which exists between politics and business has become so blurred and incestuous, it risks destroying the fabric of our economies and societies; Tony Blair and Rupert Murdoch, Jose Maria Aznar and Francisco Correa, Emilio Botin and South American presidents, and Berlusconi and his media empire are prime examples. Abraham Lincoln would be shocked if he could see how our present political leaders have forgotten his words at Gettysburg and that government of the people, for the people, by the people has been transformed into governments of, for and by financial and corporate interests, whose only objective is to increase their wealth and power. Politicians are not listening to the people, whether it is about immigration, abortion, families, crime, education, health, or growing inequality. Political motives have little or nothing to do with the well-being of the people or the country but to protect the lifestyle of the privileged elite. While families were being evacuated from their flooded homes in Southern England, David Cameron was discussing a multi-million-pound salary and bonus package for the CEO of Lloyds bank, rescued by the taxpayer. This is where his priorities lie. The financial crisis, caused by the rampant speculation of the banks, has led to a dramatic disparity in wealth, unseen since the Victorian Age. The

CAPITALIST PYRAMID: Cleveland, USA, 1911.

Corporate immorality IT is not just the greed of the elite which is causing resentment. Politicians, bankers, corporate bosses, soccer clubs and sports stars have been engaged in an orgy of criminal activities ranging from mis-selling, rate rigging, bribery, misappropriation of public funds, illegal political funding, fraud, money laundering, illegal foreclosures, excess charges and fees, phone hacking, cheating on expenses and especially tax evasion on an unprecedented scale. Clever or dubious accounting schemes, connivance between political leaders, bankers, audit firms, powerful corporate figures and the proliferation of tax havens, have enabled trillions of dollars to escape the tax net, ending up in untraceable companies or accounts in offshore banks. And when Herve Falciani, an ex-HSBC employee, provided a list of thousands of account holders in Switzerland, instead of the governments cracking down on the tax evaders, they escaped punishment while he was pursued like a criminal. Nowhere has corruption been more damaging than in Spain. The Gurtel scandal, whose ramifications went to the heart of power, is now in its fifth year as investigators attempt to trace millions of euros of public money and unravel the tenuous links between national and local politicians, business interests and offshore companies. So far there have been hardly any arrests or convictions, only the removal of the investigative judge, Baltasar Garzon. The rule and respect of law are the pillars of our nation states. Without justice and equality they cannot function. And so long as greed prevails and wrongdoers are granted impunity, our democracy hangs on a thread.

© Peter Fieldman NUJ writer

deregulation of the banking system, abolition of the Glass Steagall Act and the Global economy allowed bankers and multinational CEOs to plunder our savings to fill their pockets, speculate on a massive scale and shift billions into the world’s tax havens, depriving treasury departments of tax revenues, which are a country’s life blood. The result has been cutbacks in vital public services and investment in education, health and infrastructure. Privatisation of utilities, energy, telecommunication, transport and in some cases, education and health simply transferred public monopolies into private monopolies or cartels. The control of strategic assets by a few oligarchs with political relations distorts competition and has resulted in a virtual takeover of sovereign states by big business. There is a direct correlation between the laying off of thousands of workers and/or lowering of wages and exploitation of employees and the increase in corporate profits, boardroom earnings and shareholder dividends. It is only now, as governments tell the people the worst is over, that we are seeing what has really been happening; like flood waters receding to expose the extent of the damage. Since the outset of the crisis only the top 1 per cent has benefited from any gains while the vast majority face lower standards of living with millions falling into poverty. In the circumstances it is hardly surprising that people are disaffected with politics and are revolting against the capitalist system.

BERLUSCONI: Business and State too close.

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Schools’ celebrity obsession is beyond belief

Ulrica Marshall

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ITH just a few weeks before local schools close for the summer (break out the Valium!) I thought it appropriate to include UK schools in a few moans this week. Once again the British educational system is in disarray. This week’s disclosure that one of Britain’s biggest exam boards is introducing socalled ‘popular culture’ questions into its A level exams is almost beyond belief. Example: Q. Analyse the transcript of Claudia Winkleman and the film critic Danny Leigh discussing the film ‘Spiderhole’ on the TV show Film 2010. You couldn’t make it up, could you? Where are these idiots coming from? Don’t ask me. No, to my mind the only real answer to all this nonsense is a reversion to the highly successful post-Second World War era. At between the ages of four

OTHERS THINK IT and five you went to mixed infants school. At seven or eight you transferred to junior school, also mixed. There you were groomed for the 11 plus, three Rs exam. (No questions on ‘Dick Barton Special Agent!’) Those who passed went on to grammar school, which ultimately offered the opportunity for pupils to enter university. Those who failed the exam were given the chance of attending technical college for whatever skills they wished to pursue, or alternatively moved to senior school where they left at 15 or 16 and went into normal jobs; many accepting the offer of an apprenticeship in various occupations. Also, if you wished, at senior school, you could often stay on for a further year and take your GCEs, a higher educational

WRONG QUESTIONS: Claudia Winkleman transcript not fit subject for A levels. certificate presenting a much wider selection of job opportunities. And that was that. It worked perfectly, until left-wingers decided to ‘improve’ it. Now it’s complete chaos and they’re all stumped! And of course the PCs are still walking tall among us.

I recall the headteacher reprimanding both pupils and parents for their offsprings playing ‘gun games’. Apparently, he objected to the children pointing their fingers and saying bang! Personally, I can’t remember a time in my childhood when

When exam fever strikes

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ALL leave is cancelled, all activities suspended and a mild panic has set in to our household. We’re in the grips of exam fever - a dubious joy shared by untold other households, with each one dealing with it in their own way. Some ignore it, choosing to enjoy the fine May sunshine instead of trawling through the year’s many notes and books. They argue either that it is merely a record of what they have learned over the course of the year - in a sense more of a test on the teachers’ capabilities - or perhaps they simply can’t be bothered. Others go into hibernation accompanied by a mountain of books and papers, as well as large quantities of sugary sweets to keep the eyes open when energy invariably fails. While I opted for the latter once upon an exam time, I think the ideal probably lies

hours of leisure weren’t filled with Cowboys and Indians. ‘Gotcha, you’re dead’ and the sound of your pistol or rifle, imitated faithfully through clenched jaws and tightly pursed lips, was a part of growing up. We saw no evil in it. All our ‘victims’, took part in the next game. And that’s all they were, innocent games of childhood. I can’t remember one of my particular ‘posse’ ever turning into a mass murderer. It is a society of violent computer games and a ‘dumbed-down’ education system that has created these young psychopaths. These human rights and PC do-good bunglers are the true reason our young are running riot. Gawd. Will no one rid us of this troublesome bunch of selfsatisfied, incompetent morons? Somehow the signs are not good. Keep the Faith Love Leapy leapylee.co.uk

EXAM TIME: Panicking about the results is unlikely to bring much joy or success. somewhere in the middle of the two. If anything, the students of all ages - would be best advised to learn exam technique as this forms a large influence on the final result. That and a bit of luck.

I do feel a little sorry for the future generation - even if the economy is pointing in the right direction again come job application time, globalisation means that there is intense competition from across the

world. Not least India and China where those in education tirelessly, even robotically, study in ways most Western children do not. Many other forms of employment no longer require direct human input as

they have been automated and will continue to be so over years to come. So, many children and teens doing their exams over the coming month face a bleak career prospect - especially so in Spain, where youth unemployment has reached 55 per cent. The solution, one school of thought goes, is to seek a path where they can differentiate themselves from the competition. An upbringing in a democracy, with free speech and thought, means that our children are well-suited for creative roles, where thinking outside the box is required. Making connections that constant nose-in-book may not achieve. Whatever the future holds, panicking about your (or your children’s) exam results is unlikely to bring much joy or success, so perhaps don’t bury yourself entirely in the pile of books, but I think the sweets are still called for. Just don’t tell the dentist.

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Orphan Black (Science Fiction Series, 2013) BBC 3 from 11:00pm to 11:45pm After witnessing a woman's suicide, Sarah assumes her identity in the hope that cleaning out the dead woman's bank account will solve all of her problems. Instead, the street smart chameleon is thrust headlong into a kaleidoscopic mystery.

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The Great Gatsby (Film, 2013) When Nick Carraway moves into the house next door to self-made millionaire Jay Gatsby, he gives the infamous recluse the perfect means to reconnect with old flame Daisy.

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11:55pm The Search for Life: The Drake Equation 12:55am Parks and Recreation 1:15am Parks and Recreation 1:35am Frost on Satire

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Having a ball for charity A MIDSUMMER Night’s Dream Masked Ball promises to be a lot of fun in a good cause. Animal charity CHAIN is set to benefit from the entertainment filled night at the Valparaiso restaurant on the Mijas Road. Tickets at €35 are great value as they include not just a sumptuous dinner and drinks, canapés and Champagne but also live music and dancing plus a special guest appearance by an ex Boney M singer. Organisers are also looking for people to donate raffle prizes. The event, billed as a black tie evening, is on Friday May 23 starting at 7.30pm. For more information and tickets call Jo on 696 430 160.

British Society spring fair THE British Society, which has been going for more than 40 years will be holding its SpringSummer Fair on Sunday, June 1 from 11.30am. The event will be held at Villa Luisa, Los Peñones, Benalmadena and there will be free

parking for all attendees. Enjoy a day in the wonderful surroundings and make sure you enjoy the many stalls including jewellery, plants, homemade produce, crafts and gifts. www.britishsocietyspai n.com or 952 448 105.

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I HAD a call from a gentleman that informed me he had put his Dobermann to sleep due to illness, the dog was 12 years. Of course he was devastated. They have another four dogs. A few nights later they heard terrible fighting going on downstairs. The Cocker Spaniel had nearly bitten one dog’s nose off and they were all injured. Reluctantly he took the Spaniel to the vet and put the dog to sleep. He explained that the Spaniel looked at him as if to say Dad why are you doing this? The man was in a terrible state and called me to ask if he had done the right thing. I immediately said no. The pack hierarchy had now changed and sometimes this causes fights. If dogs start fighting dogs it has to be established which dog is the new leader (in many cases it needs an expert to help you). The new top dog is to be loved 10 times more and fed first. We keep using his

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AROUND 40,000 people in Spain suffer from lupus, an auto-immune, chronic and potentially fatal disorder. Now, to mark World Lupus Day, patients and organisations are calling for the ‘invisible’ disease to be recognised as a disabling condition as sufferers are on the verge of exclusion. A report prepared by the Spanish

Federation of Lupus (FELUPUS) also calls for the inclusion of sunscreens in public funding on the National Health Service for lupus patients. President of FELUPUS, Pilar Pazos said for sufferers sunscreens are like ‘drugs’ with patients having to use them throughout the year as the sun is one of the inducers of the disease.

They are also calling for more awareness of the condition with few people knowing about lupus, which is a disorder that involves the body’s immune system mistakenly viewing healthy cells as foreign invaders. It can affect many different body systems, including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, heart, and lungs.

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Baby brain does exist and there’s a reason too MANY new mothers joke about their ‘babybrain’ and becoming a bit forgetful and emotional during and after pregnancy, but now, scientists say not only does it exist, but there is also a reason for it. A study found that pregnant women show increased activity in the area of the brain related to emotional skills and the changes are designed to help them

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helping them become more attuned to their baby’s needs after it is born. The research team from the University of London, examined the neuropsychological activity of 19 pregnant women and 20 mothers whose babies were nine weeks old on average.

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Standing up has health benefits A BRITISH school has become the first in Europe to have pupils standing up at desks. The school in West Yorkshire is taking part in a pilot scheme which sees students standing up at specially-adapted desks in a bid to see if it improves concentration and health. The seven-week scheme will see them take it in turns to stand behind six desks while the others sit down as usual, with each student spending a carefullycalculated 230 minutes standing each week. Teachers say it is already

making them more focused. Schools in Australia, New Zealand and the US have already tried the idea. Scientists believe standing can improve long-term health as the experiment coincides with news of a report which claims working at a desk could be as bad for you as smoking.

An average British adult spends up to 70 per cent of their day sitting down and it more than doubles the risk of diabetes and is linked with an increase in heart disease. In fact, inactivity is the fourth biggest killer of adults, according to the World Health Organisation.

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Should the minimum wage be kept? ECONOMIC powerhouse Germany is prospering despite having no minimum wage. Cases of people being paid €1.54 an hour have been uncovered. Meanwhile, Spain remains in the economic doldrums, but does have a minimum wage of €645 a month. Should Spain abolish its minimum wage to make the market more flexible, or should low-paid workers be protected from potential exploitation?

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OHN COOPER, from Albir, Costa Blanca, was shocked to hear that Germany doesn’t have a minimum wage in place and believed it was important for Spain to keep theirs. “They definitely need to keep the minimum wage, the poor will just get poorer and it is not fair on the workers.” John, who, after six years of living in Albir, is going back to the UK this week with his wife, does think the minimum wage of €645 a month is OK. “At the moment with the economy the way it is I think this is average and fair as everyone is struggling,” he said.

STREET TALK Clifford Salter, aged 54 and now retired, from Alfaz del Pi, Costa Blanca, could see both sides of the argument having been an employer and an employee over the years. He said: “Hiring people and keeping a company going is hard enough so sometimes even paying people the minimum wage is difficult. I think if a lot of companies now who are

ADRIAN CARMICHAEL: Good social conscience.

JOHN COOPER: Minimum wage needs to stay.

struggling were able to take on casual staff even if they can’t pay them the minimum wage, it gives someone work experience and keeps the economy going. But also, as an employee, we always want more money and

don’t want to feel exploited or taken advantage of.” Adrian Carmichael, 35, on holiday in Benalmadena, Malaga, from his Bristol home, agreed with having a minimum wage. “As long as it is not at a stupidly high level. Low-paid workers do need protection from exploitation. People should be given the chance of earning a reasonable living. If a boss cannot pay a low minimum wage then he should not be in business. Of course, that might make some goods and services more expensive, but the public just has to accept that.” Adrian added: “I am surprised that Germany does not have a minimum wage, but generally it is a country with a good social conscience. The people do seem to be well looked after, so maybe a minimum wage is not needed.”

Boomerang kids - nowhere to go Nora Johnson

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CCORDING to a recent Eurofound report, almost half of Europe’s young adults 36.7 million people - live with their parents. And it’s not just those finishing their education who can’t afford to live independently, but those in their 30s too. The data underlines the predicament of ‘Generation Y’ - better educated than its predecessors, but doomed nevertheless to a gloomier future than its parents’ generation: the anomaly of more and more adults stuck living in their childhood bedrooms or, worse, sofa surfing. The pollster, Ipsos Mori, reveals similar results in the UK: “Our generational analysis of attitudes in the UK has shown how much pressure the youngest generation feel under… This echoes the Eurofound research - it’s not just those straight out of school or university who

YOUNG ADULTS: A recent report found that almost half live with their parents. are finding it more difficult to get going with independent lives, it’s people well into their 20s and 30s.” We often read in the UK press about young people who can’t afford to move out of the parental home - so-called ‘Boomerang Kids’ - because there simply aren’t the jobs to pay for rents or mortgages. Reasons given range from

immigration to the economy, to the loss of Britain’s manufacturing base to the lack of vocational qualifications. And yes, each plays a part, but probably the last one’s most overlooked by the red-tops in favour of the latest immigration/benefits/ expenses scandal. Too many young people get educated in subjects not related to the job market.

Britain needs a workforce with workrelated qualifications. School-leavers lose out, too, because they lack the basics: they don’t know how to dress neatly, turn up on time or adopt an appropriate form of speech at job interviews (“Yeah, like dunno!”). Why do Eastern Europeans, among others, so often have the necessary skills and discipline? Resilience is crucial: many give up before they even start. The British education system and government agencies are geared around knowledge, with skills in second place and attitude not even on the map. So, not only are more young people unable to get jobs but to move out of the family home. More and more ageing parents are running themselves ragged bringing up kids who’ll, in turn, inflict their inability to look after themselves on their own partners. Boomerang Kids indeed. OK, had enough of this, next immigration/benefits/expenses scandal please!

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1929: First Academy Awards ceremony. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hands out its first awards in the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, California. 1943: Daring RAF raid smashes German dams. An audacious raid into the industrial heartland of Germany uses revolutionary bouncing bombs to flood the Ruhr valley. 1943: The Memphis Belle flies its 25th bombing mission. One of a group of American bombers based in Britain it is the first B-17 to complete 25 missions over Europe. 1957: As the arms race begins to escalate, and after only two years of testing, Britain drops its first Hbomb over Christmas Island. 1958: Lotus makes its Formula One debut. Over the next four decades Team Lotus will become one of the most successful teams in Formula One history. 1964: Mods and Rockers jailed after seaside riots. Scores of youths are given prison sentences following violent clashes between gangs of Mods and Rockers in Brighton. 1965: Pete Townshend writes “My Generation” on his 20th birthday. This timeless song would go on to become an anthem for all disenfranchised youth. 1980: Nine people die following the massive eruption of Mount St Helens volcano in Washington State, USA. 1989: One million protesters take to the streets in Beijing. Crowds of protesters march through the streets and take up residence in Tiananmen Square where they will confront the army. 1997: Labour stubs out tobacco. The sponsorship of sporting events by tobacco firms is to be outlawed, says Health Secretary Frank Dobson. 2001: UK supermarkets slash the price of drugs. After a court ruling puts an end to the drug industry’s price-fixing policy British consumers reap the benefits of cheaper medicines.

Patricia Margaret Atwood, The Blind Assassin Briggs, Silver Borne

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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Astrologically, it’s not unreasonable to assume that when sparky Mars and the zesty Sun conflict with restless Pluto, life could become a tad frustrating. You might find it hard to tolerate hypocrisy and setbacks, but fortunately, it’s all just a passing cloud. Regardless of any lack of continuity, concentrate on keeping going and prepare for next week’s brighter outlook. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Punchy Mars and the heady Sun are set for a scramble with touchy Pluto. You’ve been there before, so despite any administrative bumps, gossipy whirls or curious rejections, don’t be too sensitive. Add up what you’ve achieved, subtract your fears and keep your emotions under control. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Upfront Mars and the upbeat Sun will be at loggerheads with powerful Pluto. You might not appreciate some of Friday or Saturday’s antics, so be ready to use your charm, or perhaps your equally wicked sense of humour will do the trick. Whatever comes up for review, a cool rethink could inspire you with some useful tactics. LEO (July 24 - August 23) This is an intense week, and if you get stuck with a particular issue, jumble your words, or just can’t seem to do anything right, it might be worth finding out if the grass is greener on the other side. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Quirky planetary niggles will surface without warning. A variety of talks, news and last-minute changes surround your family members, friends or colleagues. No matter what affects your personal or occupational activities, stay focused, decide what your goals are and, just as importantly, find the easiest way to move forward without losing your healing sense of humour. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Even the best-made plans can suddenly sink without a trace. Your dreams for a fresh start in one particular direction still need tender, cautious care, and you

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Device, 2 Elders, 3 Seeing, 4 Arenas, 5 Cellar, 6 Steeds, 7 Acorns, 8 Reeled, 9 Spears, 10 Clever, 11 Leered, 12 Resort, 13 Veered, 14 Cursed, 15 Seated, 16 Greasy, 17 Drawer, 18 Grease, 19 Wealth

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: Pay heed to your intuition. Nothing will be gained from rushing along a path that is peppered with financial risks, but your overall luck will hold. This means that studies, creative activities and domestic changes are progressively starred, especially this month.

May 15: Andy Murray, 27. Tennis player. This professional tennis player won the Gold Medal in the 2012 Men’s Tennis Olympics, he was the first British man to win Wimbledon, in 77 years, in 2013.

Your Stars achieved huge success for her role in 30 Rock.

May 16: Pierce Brosnan, 61. Film actor. Most famous for playing the role of James Bond, he also starred in Mamma Mia which won a National Movie Award in 2008. May 17: Bill Paxton, 59. Film actor. Star of many blockbusters including Apollo 13, Twister and Titanic; he was present at the shooting of JFK and his picture can be found at the Sixth Floor Museum. May 18: Tina Fey, 44. TV actress. Fey became the first female head writer of Saturday Night Live and may equally need to be wary of overstepping the mark where money’s concerned. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) You will need bucketloads of humour and understanding as impatient Mars and the sprightly Sun engage with touchy Pluto. Stay well clear if you want to escape potential power struggles. . SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) If you suspect that some things are not what they seem, you could be right. Repel doubts, ban anxieties and stick to facts and tact. If certain individuals or situations continue to conspire against you, change course and do something entirely different. What goes around will come around quicker than you think.

May 19: Christian Galvez. Actor. This Spanish actor and presenter was born in Madrid and debuted on the small screen in 1996, at the age of 15, in a small role in the, then very popular, Medico de Familia series. He currently presents Pasapalabra on Telecinco.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Storms in tea-cups need loads of sweet-talking. Of course, if you can’t be bothered with it all, fair enough; keeping quiet could be the best way to deal with problems, glitches or sudden backfires. If you can’t take a break, at least chill out with whatever or whoever brings you the greatest pleasure. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You are about to tackle some tough tests. Work and personal hurdles could preoccupy you, but after the weekend you’ll be able to sort out the ice from the cream. No matter how awkward things seem on Monday or Wednesday, trust your ability to wait for the right moment, rather than risk spoiling your plans.

May 20: Cher, 68. Singer. Known as the Godess of Pop she has sold more than100 million records all over the world, she originally came to fame as part of the duo Sonny and Cher. May 21: Tom Daley, 20. Olympian. This diver won two gold medals at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and took home the Olympic Bronze medal in 2012. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Feisty Mars and the fiery Sun are warring with changeable Pluto, so avoid any tearaway temptations on Thursday or Friday. You could be emotionally vulnerable, or even lulled into a false sense of security. However confusing the planets may seem, even out the odds as best you can by ensuring your worries take second place. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Hassles and battles are on the cards. If things don’t happen as fast as you’d expected, or domestic and workaday blips assail your patience, transform them into an opportunity to show your special qualities. Potent planetary influences urge you to look, listen, learn and refuse to allow petty stumbling blocks to undermine your confidence on Tuesday and Thursday.

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THE WORLD’S OLDEST FOOTBALL CUP COMPETITION This Saturday, May 17, Arsenal will play Hull City in the 133rd final of the FA Cup 1. In which decade was the FA Cup final first played at Wembley Stadium? 2. Tottenham Hotspur have won the F A Cup final eight times; which team, in 1987, is the only team to have beaten them in the final? 3. What was the name of the Manchester City goalkeeper who played on, and earned a winner’s medal, with a broken neck in the 1956 FA Cup final? 4. Which Manchester United defender was the first player to be sent off in an FA Cup final? 5. Which Second Division side beat Leeds United 10 to win the 1973 FA Cup final? 6. Which team has appeared in four FA Cup finals (1949, 1961, 1963 and 1969), losing them all? 7. Which team has won the FA Cup on most occasions (11)? 8. Which two teams contested the famous 1953 ‘Matthews Final’? 9. Who broke his leg in the 1960 FA Cup final, playing for Blackburn Rovers, but triumphantly returned 53 years later as owner of the 2013 winners, Wigan Athletic? 10. Wimbledon’s Dave Beasant, in 1988, was the first goalkeeper to do what in an FA Cup final?

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

TARGET: Average: 7 Good: 9 Very good: 14 Excellent: 17

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION bait, barn, bint, boar, boat, born, bort, bran, brat, brio, brit, obit, abort, bairn, baron, baton, biont, biota, brain, brant, bravo, orbit, robin, tabor, tibia, barton, biotin, obtain, vibrio, vibrant, vibrato, VIBRATION

Word Ladder PINK

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

PINK PINS PANS PADS LADS LADY

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

1. 1920s (1923), 2. COVENTRY CITY, 3. BERT TRAUTMANN, 4. KEVIN MORAN, 5. SUNDERLAND, 6. LEICESTER CITY, 7. MANCHESTER UNITED, 8. BLACKPOOL and BOLTON WANDERERS, 9. DAVE WHELAN, 10. SAVE A PENALTY

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Unscramble the name of a famous American soul singer, composer and musician: ARMY GAVE IN Unscramble the name of a type of home appliance (two words): TERRIBLE MUD

Play on Words ASK ASK ASK ASK the ocean (6) 5 Metal lamp unit needing assembly (8) 6 Severely criticise cook (5) 7 Lion’s leader publicises dens (5) 12 Marmite I made is salty (8) 15 Smart attempt to encircle a city (7)

16 A girl broke the chalice (5) 17 Girl from a strange land (6) 18 Bitter made from wheat, edible nuts etc (6) 20 Daughter is company for the nightclub (5) 22 Country leaders of Los Angeles or Seattle (4)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 23 represents T and 9 represents Z, so fill in T every time the figure 23 appears and Z every time the figure 9 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 American wild cat (6) 8 Benevolent (6) 10 Admit, as defeat (7) 11 Defraud (5) 12 Secret look (4) 13 Stunned (5) 17 Fatigued (5) 18 Nothing at all (4) 22 Make different (5) 23 Occurring at the beginning (7) 24 Undertake a journey (6) 25 Pressure (6) Down 1 Basic idea (7)

2 Move about idly (7) 3 Pugilist (5) 4 Triumph (7) 5 Enthusiastic (5) 6 Small and of little importance (5) 9 Collection of live animals (9) 14 Obstruction (7) 15 Reached a judicial conclusion (7) 16 Devoid of good sense or judgment (7) 19 Religious belief (5) 20 Wander off (5) 21 Not clean (5)

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

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Down 1 Boxes with energy, being thin (6) 2 Anne meeting Queen, originally born less well off (7) 3 Neat arrangement for a stake (4) 4 See bad moves at the bottom of

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FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: MARVIN GAYE, TUMBLE DRIER

Across 1 Some slippers and also shoes (7) 5 Scrap in the departure lounge (4) 8 On the lookout for real model tenant (5) 9 State gets scientific institute to take on a graduate (7) 10 Film in animals’ kingdom (4) 11 Sign on in Bognor Regis? Terrific (8) 13 An endless pact to foot the bill (5) 14 Artist is champ (5) 19 Star treading carelessly (3,5) 21 Coin circulating in the Midwest (4) 23 Influence in part of church (7) 24 Set a trap separately (5) 25 Fish with eel’s head, Da Vinci’s? (4) 26 Bad cons make a break and run away (7)

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Bends, 4 Launch, 9 Narrate, 10 Lower, 11 Ares, 12 Varlets, 13 Ode, 14 Garb, 16 Nero, 18 Bug, 20 Iron ore, 21 Cafe, 24 Erase, 25 Inexact, 26 Shoves, 27 Binge. Down: 1 Banyan, 2 Norse, 3 Seal, 5 Alluring, 6 New Year, 7 Harass, 8 Leave, 13 Obsolete, 15 Avocado, 17 Timers, 18 Benin, 19 Gentle, 22 Again, 23 Herb. QUICK Across: 1 Cherish, 5 Dock, 8 Means, 9 Roughen, 11 Note, 12 Garrison, 15 Fed up, 16 Basic, 19 Pastoral, 21 Tuba, 23 Stature, 25 Evade, 26 Drag, 27 Canteen. Down: 2 Heartless, 3 Rest, 4 Stream, 5/24 Dog tag, 6 Credo, 7 Amend, 10 Uproar, 13 Stimulate, 14 Sudoku, 17 Camera, 18 Cameo, 20 Alter, 22 Debt.

Across 1 Hablar (4) 3 Guante (5) 8 To dare (9) 9 Cocineros (5) 10 Nidos (5) 12 Sleet (9) 14 Goat (5) 15 Pinzas (de ropa) (4)

Down 1 To carve (meat) (8) 2 Key (door) (5) 4 Espliego (8) 5 To see (3) 6 Prisionero (8) 7 Campesinos (8) 11 Seven (5) 13 Nail (on finger, toe) (3)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Chemistry, 7 Ropes, 9 River, 10 Team, 11 Fresas, 13 Spade, 14 Suave, 15 Contestar. Down: 2 Mesa, 3 Surprises, 4 Revista, 5 British, 6 Brushes, 8 Platano, 12 Left.

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THE TEN BIGGEST CONSPIRACY THEORIES

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Conspiracy theories have floated around for generations with new ones popping up all the time. Here is a list of the world’s 10 biggest conspiracy theories of all time. 1. Life on Mars Ever since photos of Mars were taken from the Viking orbiter in 1976 there have been conspiracy theories. Photos depicting an enormous face staring up from the surface proved to be eerie; the pictures also include a sphinx and a five sided pyramid which opened up 1the idea that the great pyramids were built by aliens using humans as slave workers. 2. Who really wrote the plays attributed to Shakespeare? Since there is very little historical information about Shakespeare, conspiracy theorists believe that the actor could not have possibly written the plays but rather was used as the author to cover up the real identity of the brilliant poet. The most plausible ‘authors’ could be Christopher Marlowe, Ben Johnson, Francis Bacon or Sir Walter Raleigh.

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Against this background we meet the artisan Qasim - he and his family have moved to Madinat al Zahra to make their fortune as potters. Qasim is a good husband and father. He works hard, says his prayers and keeps out of trouble. But Qasim has a secret; his past is not what it seems. When a stranger arrives asking questions about him, he

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3. AIDS Conspiracy theorists believe that the AIDS virus was created in a laboratory and injected into homosexuals and AfricanAmericans by ruse of a hepatitis-B experiment back in 1978. Many theorists believe the CIA was behind this plan. 4. Princess Diana’s death As soon as the news hit the world there were conspiracy theories surrounding the accident. Many claimed that the Royal Family were behind a plot to kill her to stop her from embarrassing Charles. Others believe the SAS was ordered to kill her to silence her.

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Just Joking I haven’t spoken to my wife for 18 months. I don’t like to interrupt her. Why'd they call it PMT? Cos mad cow disease was already taken! Why is Christmas just like a day at the office? You do all the work and the fat guy with the suit gets all the credit.

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ILLUMINATI: A secret society.

5. The New World Order The Illuminati and the Freemasons are two of the many secret societies out there. Theorists believe that there is a New World Order which is going to take over and run the whole world, many believe the eye on the American dollar

bill is their work and a message to each other

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. The moon landing Although NASA has rejected claims that the landing was a fake, theorists believe it was staged because NASA

needed the glory of such an event. Many believe that the technology needed was not available back in the 60’s. 7. Roswell In 1947 a press release from the Roswell Army Air Field claimed that a “flying disc” had been recovered from the New Mexico desert; there were rumours of bodies found at the crash site and this caused many theorists to believe that the government was keeping the truth about aliens a secret. For many the amount of security in Area 51 is enough proof that the government is lying. 8. 9/11 Though Al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for the attacks on the two towers many believe that the US government knew beforehand about the attack and did nothing. Others believe that the way in which the towers went down proves that the government aided in their destruction. 9. The JFK assassination On November 22, 1963 President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Theorists claim there was more than one shooter and that Lee Harvey Oswald was not solely responsible. Some believe that Oswald was either a patsy or working for the FBI, KGB or the mafia. To this day the debate continues. 10. Jesus and Mary Magdalene The idea that they were married has been a hot topic for centuries and, though glorified in the Da Vinci Code the theory originates in the Gospel of Philip which called Mary Jesus’s companion and this is still being disputed today.

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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Average: 21 Good: 27 Very good: 39 Excellent: 48

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 star, straw, stray, strayed, soar, sour, sadly, saran, sawn, tsar, toad, toady, tour, task, tardy, tarn, trade, tray, delta, deltas, dart, darts, darn, dawn, drat, draw, drawn, dray, yard, yarn, yawn, oats, astray, arts, aura, awry, away, award, rats, iota, iotas, wast, wade, wart, warts, ward, wary, warn, nary

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New technology now available for all sufferers of celiac disease

GIVEN that we eat three times a day life can be a little like an obstacle course for anyone suffering from celiac disease, but now modern technology is coming to their rescue in the form of apps and websites. Celiac disease is an autoimmune illness characterised by an inflammation of the lower intestine after the ingestion of any sort of gluten, usually present in cereals. Spain has over 450,000 registered cases of people who suffer from the celiac disease. The Spanish federation of celiac sufferers, FACE, have brought out a list of webs and

CEREALS: Can be difficult to avoid.

apps to help navigate the difficult path around cereals.

Viajarsingluten.com is a web page that will inform sufferers

of the disease where they can eat a gluten-free meal out, they include pizzerias and hamburger joints. Allergychef.es will inform those afflicted of slightly ‘higher class’ restaurants. If an app seems more useful then sufferers can check out the facemovil app which has a list of over 1,600 restaurants which serve gluten-free food; Celicity and Mobiceliac also provide lists of restaurants and bars which would be suitable. If out shopping and in doubt about a food product then iGLU can be consulted as it has a list of information about most popular products.

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The most popular desserts THE number one dessert in all of Spain, but particularly in Madrid capital, is the immensely traditional ‘Chocolate con Churros’ this consists of fried batter which saltiness mixes gloriously with the bitterness of the chocolate which is served thick and hot. In Cantabria they go for the ‘Sobaos Pasiegos’ which is a sort of sponge cake soaked in butter and sugar, sometimes with the addition of lemon rind and rum; this has been made in the area since

around 1896. In the region of Madrid, not to be confused with the capital, they favour ‘Torrijas’; this is bread, usually stale, which has been soaked in milk or wine then

coated in egg and fried in oil - it is normally served with honey or sugar. In Cataluña the ‘Crema Catalana’ rules supreme. This is very much like a crème brulee and consists of eggy cream which has been covered in sugar which is then caramelised. The Balearic Islands have given the cuisine of Spain the ‘Ensaimada’ which is a sweet pastry, of the Danish style, NATIONWIDE FAVOURITE: Chocolate con churros.

covered in caster sugar this has been served in Mallorca since before records began. The ‘Tarta de Santiago’ is the favourite in Galicia and has been made there since the pilgrimages started. It is an almond sponge cake decorated with the cross of St James. In the hills of Asturias they prefer the ‘Arroz con Leche’ which is not unlike rice pudding and is sometimes flavoured with lemon rind or vanilla. The ‘Horchata’ is a drink made from Tiger nut milk and has been served very cold in Valencia for hundreds of years.

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HE season has started and the fine weather has brought with it many new guests and regulars alike to Longhorn restaurant in picturesque Benalmadena Pueblo. It’s been exactly two years since owner, Claus, decided to open a restaurant in Spain. He had taken his time and discussed the decision with his wife and some good friends to develop the sophisticated concept for a special steak house. Thus, most of the high-quality meat is supplied weekly with a refrigerated truck directly from the Basque region’s San Sebastian. Furthermore, certified premium meat is also shipped from Argentina and Black Angus Beef is sourced from the U.S. The ground beef for the tasty hamburgers is minced directly in the restaurant kitchen which is equipped with a professional, extra-hot gas Steak Grill which was made especially for the Longhorn in Germany. Its open fire allows the right grill taste for the perfect steak. All salads, various appetisers, sauces and also the great desserts are individually prepared exclusively by the Longhorn chefs according to the restaurant’s own recipes. That helps ensure perfectly controlled quality and the freshness of all the dishes served. The restaurant serves a Sunday lunch between 1pm and 5pm. On offer is an exclusive BBQ for a fixed price. Alongside a delicious salad and a baked potato with sour cream, different cuts of beef from Northern Spain, Argentina and the Black

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Visit the Longhorn restaurant for a perfectly grilled steak

SOPHISTICATED: A special steak house in Benalmadena Pueblo. Angus from the U.S. are served. Added to that selection are small hamburgers made of pure meat and Txistorra, a fine pepper sausage from the northern Spanish Basque Country. And if you clear your plate you can go back for more, as often as you like. It is great value at €16.50 or € 10.50 for children under 12 years. This BBQ is also offered on Monday evenings from 6.30pm to 11pm. Reservation is recommended. Until the beginning of summer the

restaurant will be open Tuesdays to Saturdays for lunch from 12.30pm to 4pm and offers on the cosy terrace a tasty lunch menu or as a light snack the Longhorn Lunchburger. In July and August, the Longhorn will be open mainly for dinner, but every evening the kitchen will remain open much longer. And as meat of the month in May, an Argentinian rump steak is served with a baked potato for €14.50. For this special cut only the inner core of the hip of the

Angus beef is taken, providing a lean steak with a lot of taste. New on the menu is the ‘Blueburger’ offering a new variation with blue cheese sauce, pear and bacon. Together with home-made fries this burger will rapidly win a lot of friends! Longhorn, c/San Miguel, Benalmadena Pueblo. Tel 952 569 995, www.longhorndel-sol.com Open: Monday 6.30pm to 11pm Tue - Sat 12.30pm - 4pm and 6.30pm to 11pm. Sunday 1pm to 5pm.

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Couscous is a staple food throughout North Africa COUSCOUS is a traditional Berber dish consisting of durum wheat granules, known more commonly as semolina granules, which have been cooked by steam. Traditionally it is served with a meat or vegetable stew spooned over it. This dish is a staple food throughout the North African cuisines, in particular Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.

Couscous served with fish is also a staple food in Western Sicily and is recognised as a traditional food product by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture. The grain can form part of just about any meal as, due to its neutral flavour, it is a good substitute for bread, potatoes or rice. In Northern Europe and the US it is often incorporated into

salads as its dry nature goes well with the juicier salad stuffs including tomatoes and cucumbers. Preparation is easy: add 1.5 measures of boiling water to every measure of the grain, add a little stock, oil or butter to the water if desired, cover tightly for five minutes then let it air for a few minutes more while it is fluffed with a fork before serving.

Couscous: Traditionally served with a stew.

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Study promotes beer to benefit women’s health

DRINKING beer in moderation can have benefits on women’s health at different stages of their lives, according to a recent study. The study suggests that the natural ingredients in beer can have benefits for women during pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause and in old age. The book, ‘Women, Gynaecology and Beer’ was presented at the Official Pharmacists’ Association in the Balearic Islands, and was coordinated by Doctor Tirso Perez Medina, a Professor of Gynaecology and Obstetrics at Madrid’s Autonomous University and Head of the

Gynaecology Department at the Puerta de Hierro University Hospital in Madrid. It is the first of its kind to revise the effects of beer on women’s health. It shows that beer is a natural drink, low in calories and alcohol and with no fat or sugar, which on the other hand contains carbohydrates, vitamins, proteins and folic acid, making moderate consumption within a balanced diet beneficial for health. Pregnant women can drink nonalcoholic beer, as folic acid is essential for pregnant women and those trying to conceive, as it aids the nervous

system and cell regeneration and regulates levels of homocysteine, which is a risk factor in heart diseases. It also reduces the risk of malformations of the spine and prevents defects of the neural tube at birth. During breastfeeding, it also provides natural antioxidants which fight against heart disease and wear on the system. It can benefit the immune system, and has nutrients which can help to conserve bone mass and prevent osteoporosis. It also has flavons which help the bones to absorb essential components as well as calcium.

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WHAT’S ON Gibraltar town urban scenery and Gibraltar Bay on southern part of Iberian Peninsula, with Spain on the horizon.

• May 16 Gibraltar Botanic Gardens Tours, Birds & Butterflies around the Gardens led by Charlie Perez, 10.30am, £5 adults, children free of charge. For info: 00 350 20041235 • May 17 - Craft & Collectors Fair, St Andrew’s Church Governor’s Parade. 10am to 2pm, entrance £1. For info: 00350 54023166 or viviend13@hotmail.com - Ceremonial Guard Mounting, The Convent, midday. For info: 00 350 2005001/2 - Annual Open Day of the Gibraltar Museum, 10am to 6pm. For info 0035020074289 or geraldine.finlayson@gibmuseum.gi

Alcohol crackdown A LOCAL shop owner could face a £5,000 fine after being caught selling alcohol to a child during Royal Gibraltar Police’s latest campaign against underage drinking.

Gib at Eurovision IT has emerged that the Gibraltar flag being waved by a local couple at the Eurovision Song Contest appeared on Spanish national TV behind Spain’s contestant because the crew failed to spot it.

Charity ride THE Cycling Club is almost half way through its charity ride from Santiago de Compostela to Gibraltar in aid of Gibraltar Alzheimer’s and Dementia Society and The Breast Cancer Support Group.

Local Olympian DURING the visit of the Queen’s Baton, Gibraltar’s first Olympian, Georgina Cassar, signed the 33-Fifty Baton Book for Gibraltar at the Convent.

Spring flowers ONGOING works to control vegetation on the Upper Rock, including at roadsides, has boosted the growth of wild spring flowers.

Boosting football GIBRALTAR will hold its first annual Grassroots Day on Saturday as part of UEFA’s directive to ensure that young football and amateur development flourishes around Europe.

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WE are often asked ‘Oh, where did you get that plant from’ and we ask the same question from time to time of others. We have compiled the following list of potential sources to help: • Nurseries where they propagate most of the plants they sell. • Garden centres. • Weekly markets. • Rastros. • Agricultural co-operatives, good for trees and vegetable seedlings. • Horticultural and animal feed shops for seeds, bulbs and vegetable seedlings. • Flower shops often sell a few unusual plants for the garden.

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• Supermarkets especially, for house plants. • Swap with friends as spare plants raised from seed or cuttings. • Plant sales at local gardening clubs. • Raffle prizes at gardening clubs. • Verges of roads or pavements. Our two largest mimosa trees came from

this source. • Local garden rubbish bins or informal tips. Look out for healthy irises, succulents and cacti. • Waste grounds and disused quarries, especially close to the sea, where migrating birds can drop seeds from north African plants. • Neighbours about to build an extension or pool. If you don’t ask they will be bulldozed into a skip. • From mail order catalogues especially for roses, bulbs, special shrubs and vegetables. • Restaurants and Casa Rurales. You may be able to negotiate a cutting or

seeds from something different. • Jobbing gardeners who propagate to obtain inexpensive plants to fit into the gardens they care for or landscape and to sell the spares to passers-by. • Smallholdings who produce vegetable and herb plants for sale. • Visitors who bring gifts that they think will look lovely in your garden • The reject corner of garden centres. • Your own cuttings and seed sowings. • Plants from seeds fortuitously dropped by birds in your garden. Happy plant hunting! © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com May 2014

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Lava Xpress has a range of special offers including a complete wash, dry and folding of laundry service, at €1.99 per kilo, and special discounts for large quantity ironing of shirts and trousers. Property management companies who choose them for all their soft furnishing cleaning needs receive up to 50 per cent discount. Lava Xpress also provide a full tailoring and alterations service, such as trouser shortening, rehemming or size alterations, as well as various clothes repairs.

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WOW FACTOR: Stunning terraces and tropical gardens.

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Built 250m2 Plot: 1000m2 Pool House Garage house with barbecue kitchen, plus a shower room toilet and changing room. It is situated in one of the best residential roads in El Rosario and is within walking distance of all amenities. An approximate 35-minute walk takes you to the beach. This stunning villa has been professionally modernised including STYLISH KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS. It has four double bedrooms with master en suite and additional bathroom. The winter lounge is on the first floor with sea views from the terrace and is south facing with an open fire. The second summer lounge is a stunning room overlooking the tropical gardens. The

“Priced To Sell At €695,000” Contact Bob Callan for more info on this luxury home

OUTDOOR LIVING: Heated pool, pool house with barbecue kitchen, shower room and toilet. tropical gardens are a delight with sea views and sun all day. A must-see property.

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A personal shopper to find a house or working space WE all know what a personal shopper is by now, but what about bringing this figure into the world of property investment? Well, that’s just what has been done in the USA, and in the past three years, the trend has been on the rise in Spain.

The services of Personal Property Shoppers were initially hired mainly by the rich and famous who didn’t have time to look for their own houses, but apparently, more and more private buyers and especially companies are hiring their services.

The Spanish Association of Personal Real Estate Shoppers says that companies mainly want to find offices and industrial or commercial establishments. One of the first companies to provide the service in Spain in 2010 was Somrie Personal Shopper Services, who have

exclusive agents for property investors in charge of finding, negotiating and closing rental or purchase deals on homes or offices based on clients’ needs. They don’t report to real estate agencies and have no conflict of interests, which means they can look for the best deals.

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that works as a remote control for the entire alarm system. There is also 50 per cent off all additional addon products, like smart phone remote controls for a variety of services. They include complete house automation via phone, such as Smartlock, to easily open your doors remotely, or to turn your boiler on and off, or control lights and appliances, to name but a few, now €75 per month.

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Restoration can increase your property value RESTORING a building can increase the price of the property by 25 per cent. With the financial crisis and fewer people purchasing new homes, refurbishment has taken several steps forward in the market, and this has led to a 4 per cent rise in permits to carry out such projects earlier this year, according to the Ministry of Public Works. According to consultants Tinsa Certify

and the National Association of Refurbishment and Reformation Companies, a project to restore a building in Madrid to improve energy efficiency and increase its market value has shown that the value can be increased by up to 25 per cent. The value went from a price of €245,376 for a home when the works were started, to €306,720 when the work was completed in February 2014.

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Property prices have an effect on birth rate THE rise and fall of property prices causes birth rates to fluctuate. According to a study published in the Journal of Public Economics by economists Lisa Dettling and Melissa Kearney, couples considering having children take into account financial factors such as work perspective, income, and whether property prices are rising or falling. Rising prices cause birth rates to fall amongst those who don’t own their own homes and to rise amongst home-owners. This is because when homeowners see the value of their property increasing, it makes them feel more confident they

HAVING A FAMILY: The rise and fall of property prices causes birth rates to fluctuate. will be able to face the expenses of forming a family. Meanwhile, those who don’t have a house realise it has become more difficult for them to buy their own house, making them also think rent prices will rise and more of their income will be spent on housing, so less will be available to have children. Their study is based on demographic data and property prices from 1997 to 2006 in the USA, and suggests property

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FREEHOLD BAR for sale. Inside Cabopino Port, reduced from 225,000€, now only 175,000€. Tel 617 333 777 (220136)

BUSINESS OPP RESTAURANT for sale in Benahavis with land to build studios for an apart hotel. 617 074 567 (223073)

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VISIT The Bed Warehouse for top quality British beds or just mattresses at unbeatable prices. Also top brands of bankrupt stock including Silentnight, Sealy, Rest Assured etc. Direct from our new larger premises on the Camino de Coin (A7053) km 13 heading out of Fuengirola - opposite RDMC’s and Woods Direct. Tel 634 187 700 / 600 633 986 (223150)

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DAMP PROOFING DAMP problems, basements made dry and usable. Water penetration. Architect led company. www.123bmt.com. Tel. 606 101 878 (221248)

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CHIMNEY SERVICES APEX CHIMNEY SERVICES, professional chimney sweeping and smoke testing. NACS Qualified. Clean and efficient Tel: Bob 696 320 202 (215840)

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LAPTOP HELP LINE. Notebooks, netbooks and tablets repaired, software updates, Internet and email problems solved. Refurbished laptops for sale. Web page designed and maintained. 952 564 274 / 677 702 501 (208364)

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OVEN CLEANING, domestic, commercial, complete fittings, let professional do hard, dirty work, from 35€. 632 569 282 ovencleaningcostadelsol.com (223165) UPHOLSTERY and steam cleaning sofas, carpets etc… JA Cleaning Services 626 357 955 (200771)

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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST, RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (101382)

OFFICE in Calahonda facing N340. 108m2. Suitable for an office, shop or warehouse. Tel: 696 206 698 (221138) BARGAIN 70,000 euros Freehold bar for sale in Plaza Ibenza, Benalmadena. Ideal for investment. Phone 684 034 613 (223250)

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DRAINS: Our fully equipped vehicles are ready to deal with any problem, water jetting, water leak detection, CCTV, roofs relining and more. Discounts for urbanisations. Pipetek. 674 632 344 / 952 897 516 (223198) T1 CLEARFLOW DRAIN SERVICES. All drain problems solved. More than 25 years on the coast. Leak detection, leak and repair. Clearflow Group. Telephone 952 885 661 or 630 200 600 (222264)

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DOMESTIC Appliance repairs washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497 (207492)

HIGH SHINE marble & natural stone floor specialist, for fast free quote and unbeatable prices, call 603 657 313. Free before and after gloss metre readout. (219464)

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ALL ELECTRICS - Rewiring, fault finding, boletins - 693 678 980 (207413) ELECTRICIAN fully qualified all aspects covered. No call out charge. Honest reliable service.Call James Tel.954 059 041 Mobile.667 876 754 (220019)

ENERGY CERTIFICATES MY ENERGY CERTIFICATE. Now legally required for ALL properties for sale or rent. Call +34 627 805 581 / info@myenergycertifi cate.com (215745)

FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE .WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (215511) T1

EXPRESS Metalwork Services. Gates, grilles, rails and scissor gates. 952 590 748, 617 065 636. www.express-steel.com Facebook Express Metalwork (220182)

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 (222367)

ELECTRICIANS ELECTRICIAN 16th Edition BS7671 qualified, 25 years experience. Rewires, extra sockets, lights, fault finding etc. Contact electrician.in. spain@gmail.com. Call Ian 650 151 569 (215809)

ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641 (215526)

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ALL electrical installation work and repairs. On the coast 12 years. All work guaranteed. Call Jim 652 023 012 (220021)

CHAINLINK FENCING erectors, general builders, really competitive prices. Free quotation, no job too big or small, very reliable. Tel: 655 218 466 (215371)

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TONY’S MARBLE RESTORATION SERVICE. Marble and terrazo floors, professionally refurbished, quotations without obligation. +34 620 726 875 (223162)

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LEATHER Suites, Upholstery and carpets thoroughly cleaned. Tel: 952 930 472 or 667 430 518 (207741)

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MARBLE FLOORS polished. Fast service. Reliable, family run. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. Wooden floors treated. No job too small. Family run. Cleansol 10am 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)

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FLOOR POLISHING - 20 years Costa, reliable from €2/m2, bring your floor back to life. 639 014 237 (221011)

COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED. Error messages fixed, viruses removed. Repairs and upgrades available. Laptops in English. Kindle, iPad & Android help. One-toone training. Also, low cost, reliable internet TV solutions, even for slow connections. Experienced, reliable service. Paul 630 652 338 / 952 493 859 (215502)

CAR HIRE long & short term 607 334 610 (221098)

IRISH CARPENTER, doors, decking, floors, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms. General property maintenance. Established 2002. Tel 952 196 457 or 696 064 019 www.complete-carpentry.com (221146)

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BENALMADENA Elim Family Fellowship. Sundays 11am. Elimfamilyfellowship.com or call 951 912 525 or 952 446 627 (0)

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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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GLASS CURTAINS FRIENDSHIP FALL IN LOVE. We find your significant other. Carma 667 959 431 / www.comocono certe.com (220010)

GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@gar den-professionals.com (215793) ALL aspects of house and garden maintenance. Property care and decorating/gardening/landscaping. Reliable service, excellent rates. Free quotes, call Chris 603 563 496. Enquiries at chris doyle1@live.co.uk (221311) GARDENER for private homes, communities, tree pruning, pool maintenance, garden design. Specialist in water systems. Tel: 666 953 892 www.jardin-garden.es (208110) GARDEN and pool maintenance. 9 euros per hour, monthly maintenance from 120 euros. References available. RICARDO 637 160 129 (215535) RELIABLE, friendly gardenerMaintenance man. Experienced in all aspects of gardening & tree surgery. Competitive rates. Call Matt 608 944 985. Lauro golf- Alhaurin (220348)

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)

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. (222204)

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 (207749)

HANDYMAN INNOVATIVE HANDYMAN, including wallpapering. Contact Jerry. 952 113 163 or 616 933 509. From €10 per hour, Estepona. (223019)

HEALTH & BEAUTY SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 - 608 977 260 www.masajessayan.es (218077) MOBILE hair & beauty specialising in cuts, colours and wedding packages. www.images2810.eu. Tlf 634 109 688 (221189)

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

www.euroweeklynews.com 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 (72303)

HOME CLEARANCES WANTED FURNITURE & household items houses gardens garages cleared top prices paid fast reliable service 639 229 607 / 649 977 723 (222376)

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CHIROPRACTORS FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J. Shaegen, Specialized in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice. 652 291 224 (220318)

INTERNET

HOSTING - Carrier grade data centre in Elviria, two diesel generators, multiple backbone symmetrical carrier-class connections, BGP4 routing, aircon, secure facilities. For dedicated housing or hostings with serious bandwidth and 99.99% uptime, we can host your servers and applications in our data centre in Elviria. Feel free to visit us to discuss your needs. 951 055 676 www.mercuryinternet.com (207745)

INVESTMENT OPP 11% APR on your savings with guarantees and more. Please call without obligation. 653 946 311 (215520)

DOCTORS ARE YOU YOUNG and have plenty? Donate ovules, your generosity will be rewarded. Clinica FIV Marbella. 951 087 975 (220358)

KENNELS

MASSAGE

MALE TO MALE MASSAGE. Relaxing and therapeutic. Private studio, Artola, Marbella. 620 986 080 (220211)

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 w w w . n a n c y s l a u n d r y. e s (221065)

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)

SPORTS MASSAGE AROMATHERAPY, Hot Stones, Lymph Drainage, Reflexology, Reiki, Nueva Andalucia and home visits. Carol ITEC www.holisticstone.net Tel 653 139 558 (223157)

LAWYERS

HEALTH INSURANCE Competitive prices, English worded policies. Pay monthly or annually. All levels of cover. Premiums from €25 a month. Tel: 956 795 453 Abbeygate Insurance (68259)

TORREMOLINOS, massage, 90 minutes €40, Los Alamos. 698 201 262 (220184)

PSYCHIATRISTS

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)

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)

24/7 MOBILITY

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)

ANXIETY, depression, fibromyalgia, addictions, smoking, bipolar disorder. Psychiatrist Dr Concheta L. Leiva, MD. C/Chile No 1, Fuengirola. 665 843 162 (223212)

LOANS HOLA CREDITO. Instant short term loans against your valuables. Quick, easy and always discreet. Tel 900 123 457 www.holacredito.com

HEALTH & FITNESS

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)

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MISCELLANEOUS

WE BUY, Sell, remove all types of mobile homes. We pay CASH and cover all of Spain. More details call Suzi Caley 616 250 727 / 951 063 059 or email suzicaley@gmail.com (215521)

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)

REINA Sport & Health. Experienced professional physiotherapy, osteopathy. “Oxygen pain therapy”. Professional sports massage. Personal trainer. Calahonda - Riviera home visits, hotel. 618 515 487 (220437)

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

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 (215516) T2

MOBILE HOMES

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 (215508)

MALE 43, personal trainer and yoga instructor, experienced in exercise and fitness, for people over 50. 633 388 892 (220279)

CLASSIFIEDS

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LOCKSMITH emergency / appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured, 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (216650) T1

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@mobili tyscootersdirectspain.com / www.mobilityscootersdi rectspain.com (201565)

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CLASSIFIEDS MOBILITY MOBILITY hires and sales, all along the coast. Used scooters from 395€. Tel 952 447 764 (223067)

MORTGAGES

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 for windows, doors and a high quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (221450) MOSQUITO SCREENS, call Mosquito Nick tlf 647 072 861 www.mosquitonick.ws (220282)

MOTOR HOMES MERCEDEZ BENZ VITO CAMPERVAN. Pop-top, 1999. English registered, tax and tested. New exhaust, tyres and drive away awning. €5,400. 607 961 707 (215533)

MOTORING

AIR CONDITIONING VEHICLE air conditioning, regassing, repairs and servicing. Mobile service, office or home. Call Dave 622 252 570 (220416)

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CAR SERVICES 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: transmat ic2005@yahoo.com. www.transmatic.es (221410) 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) ENGLISH BODYSHOP. Fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No job too small. 952 667 074 (223204) MECHANIC workshop & mobile. All work undertaken. ITVs done. Reasonable rates. Prompt, reliable services 24/7. 620 020 232, 951 165 090 (222269) AUTOELECTRICS and Diagnostics. Non starts, misfires, ABS and airbag faults. Call Dave 622 252 570 (220417)

DRIVER HIRE I DELIVER CARS. Spain to UK and UK to Spain at reasonable rates. Professional driver, Spanish speaker. For any enquiries, please ring 0044 7579 029109 (220186)

FOR SALE AUTOMATIC Ford Focus Trend 2008 1.6 Spanish plates, only 61,000kms. One Irish owner from new. FSH. Sky blue with alloy wheels, 5 door, hatchback, fabulous condition, owner leaving Spain, 7,995 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com (223164) www.euroweeklynews.com

AUTOMATIC Ford Focus (new shape) 2011 2.0 titanium 163 BHP. Only 18,000kms. Spanish registered, one Scottish owner from new, now leaving Spain. Manuf. warranty till 2015. Specification includes parktronic all round, alloy wheels, CD player, telephone equipment, cruise and climate control, electric everything, in slate grey, condition like new, what a saving. Samantha and Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) Tel 608 658 785 or 952 832 173 see photo www.robertsoncars-spain.com (223164) FORD FOCUS only 48,000kms (approx 30,000 miles) (new shape) 2008, 1.8 Trend 125BHP, 5 door, 5 speed, hatchback, Spanish plates, prive, English gentleman owner, kept in immaculate condition, CD player, climate and cruise control, silver with black stripe trim and alloy wheels, electric everything and parking sensors. You won’t find another in this condition, be quick 7,995 euros. Samantha and Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) Tel.952 832 173 or 608 658 785 see photo on www.robertsoncars-spain.com (223164) CLEARANCE SALE at Robertson Cars, 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 was 12,995 euros, now 11,995 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) 952 832 173 or 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com (223164) SELLING your Spanish car? Contact Robertson Cars. We pay the best prices in cash for quality. Expat owned Spanish Cars. Try the rest then call us for the best cash price and most importantly we guarantee the car will be transferred out of your name. Rest assured with Robertson Cars. Tel 952 832 173. (223164) 2012 SEAT LEON diesel, 45,000k, excellent, alloys, extras 8,995€ 672 550 037 (222389) 2004 JEEP Wrangler, Spanish rhd 46,000klm, nice condition 6,995€. 672 550 037 (222389)

WANTED SPANISH PLATED CARS

INSTANT CASH SAMANTHA – GORDON

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

MERCEDES ML350, 2006, petrol, fully loaded, immaculate condition, 14,995€ 672 550 037 (222389) DIESEL automatic, VW Torran 2006, fantastic condition, rare car, 7,995€ 672 550 037 VANS… 06 Doblo, 07 Kangoo, 04 Vito, also multispaces in stock 672 550 037 (222389) 9 SEATER minibus Citroen Jumpy 2.0 HDI, 2007, 6 speed diesel, 7,995€ 672 550 037 (222389) AUTOMATIC 2006 Jaguar S type, 2.7 diesel, fully loaded, silver, excellent, 7,995€ 672 550 037 (222389)

15 - 21 May 2014 / Costa del Sol 7 SEATER Espace, diesel 2004, every extra, excellent throughout, FSH, 7,995€. 672 550 037 (222389) PORSCHE Boxter Sport, 2001, fully loaded, this car must be seen, 12,995€ 672 550 037 (222389) 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 (222367) 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 (222367) 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 (222367) 4x4 DIESEL Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2.5 TDI. 2003 only 130,000klm (81,000mls), metallic burgundy, front bull bar, side steps, tinted windows, tow bar, alloy wheels and much more, great looking jeep for only 5,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (222367) CONVERTIBLE Mazda MX-5 2007 1.8 Active + only 26,000klm (16,000mls), bereavement forces sale, best selling sports open top look fantastic and have great fun for only 8,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (222367) CHEAPY Citroen C3, 5 door 2003, 1.6 inj, one private owner, service history, air conditioning, full electric pack, metallic silver, its only 2,995€, 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (222367) CONVERTIBLE/Diesel Audi A-3 2.0 TDI. 2008 private owner 34,000klm (21,000mls), full Audi service history, metallic black/black soft top, black leather, look at this fantastic low, low price only 13,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (222367) DIESEL Ford Focus TDCI 2009 (face lift model), one private owner, full service history, metallic silver, parking sensors, cruise control, climate control and much more, its only 7,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (222367)

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SEAT ALTEA XL 1.9TDI, 2008, 56k kms, like new, €7,995. Tel 686 074 767 (220011)

WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 693 028 325 (101382)

JAGUAR XJ6 Sovereign, 1992, 98,000kms. Recent ITV. Best offer over 2,000 euros. 617 423 095 (215540)

WANTED. CARS & JEEPS & camper vans for cash. All makes, LHD, any condition. 693 357 000 (215821)

MAZDA 5, 2.0 Sportive, 7 seater, silver, very good condition. €6,250 Tel 952 668 342 (217572)

CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN AND UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (101382)

VOLVO V40 Estate 1.8L - 1998 - UK reg - Tax & MOT - very good condition - black - 695€. 602 533 508 (220016) CHRYSLER 2.5L Turbo 4 door, small saloon, air conditioning, CD stereo, 5 speed manual, new ITV, Spanish reg, excellent condition. €1,195. 693 357 000 (220191)

INSURANCE ABBEYGATE INSURANCE. No automatic annual increase on our Motor Insurance, renewal policies. Call 952 893 380 (68259) WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726)

MECHANICS MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (221408) 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 (217674)

CARS AND VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 693 028 325 (101382) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (101382) WANTED, cars for cash. Over 50 vehicles in stock from 1,000€. 672 550 037 / cdscars@mail.com (222389) VEHICLEBUYERSPAIN.ES Immediate cash for any UK or Spanish registered vehicle. John 610 417 100 jonpeter son22@gmail.com (220357)

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 687 627 434 (220340)

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 (207742

PAINTERS/DECORATOR

MECHANIC workshop & mobile. All work undertaken. ITVs done. Reasonable rates. Prompt, reliable services 24/7. 620 020 232, 951 165 090 (222269)

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

WANTED

“SIMPLY THE BEST” on the coast. Forget the rest, have the job done right. Call Sam. 18 years Mijas. 952 666 025 / 629 546 128. You’re worth it. (215594) HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM. Painting/Interior design. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (222271) PAINTING, Plumbing and General Build Works, Refurb and Reforms at competitive prices. Free quotation contact tel: 625 200 205 (215503)

I BUY ANY CAR. 602 533 508 mikewallsp@gmail.com (223880)

I CAN paint your 1 bedroom apartment for 200 euros. Your 2 bedroom apartment 250 euros. References available. RICARDO 637 160 129 (215535)

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PEST CONTROL

PEST CONTROL. British - Best Prices. Fully Qualified. Bar Contracts. Call Local Pest 952 449 591 www.localpest.es (209616) T1 COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. 23 years serving the coast. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (223163)

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) 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.sos-ani mals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317) ARCH - THE ANDALUCIAN RESCUE CENTRE FOR HORSES WELCOMES VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO THEIR STABLES ON SATURDAYS FROM 10 - 12 OR BY APPOINTMENT. COME AND HELP OUT, OR SPONSOR OR ADOPT ONE OF OUR HORSES, DONKEYS OR MULES. WE ALWAYS NEED HELP WITH FUND RAISING TO LOOK AFTER THE ABANDONED AND ABUSED ANIMALS. OUR AIM IS TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND REHOME. WE ARE A SMALL FRIENDLY TEAM - WHY NOT JOIN US. FIND US IN ALHAURIN EL GRANDE, BEHIND THE VENTA MIRALMONTE ON THE ROAD FROM ALHAURIN TO COIN, (A404), URB.VIÑA BORREGO, FOLLOW THE YELLOW SIGNS. CHARITY REGISTERED WITH THE JUNTA DE ANDALUCIA NO 8448. WWW.HORSERESCUESPAIN.OR G INFO@HORSERESCUES PAIN.ORG ARCHRESCUE@YA HOO.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)

FOR SALE CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES with pedigree and passports, available all year, parents can be seen. Call 952 112 870 / 654 285 667 (221448)

HORSES I AM looking to ride about twice a week, so would be interested in part-sharing a horse or helping out exercising horses. Call Barbara 661 642 387 (220380) www.euroweeklynews.com

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KENNELS WANTING the perfect country holiday for your dog whilst you are away, with comfy sofas? Then call Helen tel 697 731 171 Alhaurin el Grande 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 (222263) STEFANIE’S KENNELS AND CATTERY, Estepona. Fully licensed, Junta approved, est. 1986. Viewing welcomed 952 790 943 www.stefaniesken nels.com (219547) 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-dog-world.com (223161)

ACCOMPANY your pets to their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchauffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 i n f o @ p e t c h a u f f e u r. e u (215531) LOOK NO FURTHER for your pet transport. We offer a service to travel with/without your pets/furniture. Pets from GBP295 including vet checks. Various vehicles to cater for your needs. 952 596 213 / 665 150 227 spainukspain @hotmail.com (218548) PET TRANSPORTATION by road. Complete service from professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat-anddog-world.com (223161) THE DOG MOVER. Licensed transporters. Two handlers, so never alone. 680 781 699 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.moveyourdog.com (220443)

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 (215702)

STEFANIE’S KENNELS AND CATTERY, Estepona. Fully licensed, Junta approved, est. 1986. Viewing welcomed 952 790 943 www.stefaniesken nels.com (220224)

PLUMBER: All aspects, gas/electric boilers. Kitchens, bathrooms, repairs & installations. Gary 669 615 334 / 952 576 296 (215706)

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 e-mail us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227. Email: info@pet-couriers.com or www.pet-couriers.com (206497) ANIMALCOURIERS - A kind, caring, friendly service between Spain/UK. Flights from Malaga or road from Costa del Sol for your Pet Travel. ASK us about SPECIAL FLIGHT DEALS for this summer for your pet to accompany you on a MONARCH FLIGHT back to England to visit the family maybe? www.ani malcouriers.com / 0044 1483 200123, 0034 635 155 962 or ask@animalcouriers.com for a quotation. (223230)

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 (207747)

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PLUMBING

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.pet carespain.com (208106)

EURODOG BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY. Under new ownership by animal loving family. Large kennels and exercise yards, fully licensed and sanitary approved. Safe, secure and caring environment. Inspections welcome anyt ime. 5 minutes from Fuengirola 679 786 669 / 952 464 947 / www.eurodog.es (223177)

POOL TILING

CITY AND GUILDS, QUALIFIED PLUMBER. All areas covered. Adrian 677 063 272 (223051) 30 YEARS ON THE COAST. I cover all aspects of plumbing & general maintenance. Graham - 607 923 486 (222271) NEED a Plumber all aspects covered. No call out charge. Honest reliable service. Call James Tel.954 059 041 Mobile.667 876 754. (220019)

POOLS

CLASSIFIEDS ELVIRIA ALTA/LA MAIRENA. This is a very nice and bright 2 bed / 2 bath apartment (71 m2), en suite master bedroom with dressing room, south facing terrace (16m2) with superb sea views, kitchen fully equipped, alarm installation, community swimming pool and off private parking area in a gated complex. Sold partly furnished. Very well maintained. Price 120,000€. Private sale. Tel 669 429 725. DON ALBERTO. 2 bed, 2 bath, fully furnished to high standard. Ground floor, close to pool, air conditioning. Very safe position, 185,000 euros. 0044 7850 746171 (22341) TORREBLANCA. Townhouse 1 bedroom, 1 bath, large terrace, large closed private parking. 40m2 solarium, sea and mountain views. Quiet area. 150,000 euros. 952 312 834 (Spanish) / 666 285 520 (English) (223008) WWW.INMOANDALUZ. COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835

END TOWNHOUSE Torreblanca, 3 bed, 2+1/2 bathroom, parking. 169,000€. Tel 659 446 482 (220407) 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) SCANDINAVIAN clients looking to buy properties - Marbella area. 951 087 933 / www.ele gantmarbellaestates.com (215538) LOOKING FOR THE BEST OF SPANISH PROPERTIES? Visit www.premiermarbella. com / 952 880 115 (215951) BARGAIN unbeatable opportunity, sunny apartment in prestigious Urb La Cala Hills. 120m2 built. Large salon, fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms (main bedroom en suite with built-in bath). Large terrace with mountain and golf views. Storage, parking, 2 pools. Perfect condition. 149,500 euros. Contact Maria 658 386 765 / 952 473 302 (223120) ARROYO DE LA MIEL. Gamonal apartment ONE double, ONE single bedroom. Offers 60,000€. 634 321 256 (223102) SELWO: Cosy townhouse, 180m2, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large garden, car port. No agents. 169,950€ Tel 644 132 738 (217683) BEACHSIDE APARTMENTS MARBELLA. www.immomar bella.com. Call Patricks Properties 691 320 710 (215749) www.euroweeklynews.com

LA CALA HILLS PHASE 1, 3 bed south facing, 200,000 euros. Tel 607 817 237 (223116) PLOT FOR SALE - Los Flamingos, magnificent sea views 1414 m2. 629 907 476 (220346)

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

PROP MANAGEMENT FAIRWAYS Marbella Property Management, Real Estate, Property Maintenance, letting service. Tel 693 596 558, info@fairwaysmarbella.com, www.fairwaysmarbella.com PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GUADALHORCE. From keyholding to full property management, maintenance and cleaning. Interior, exterior, garden, pool, letting services. Professional cost effective service to your requirements 618 107 961. English, Español, Deutsch, Nederlands. pmguadalhorce @gmail.com (220009)

PROPERTY TO LET VILLA, San Pedro Beach/Nueva Andalucia, long term 3,500€ or short term. Apartment Nueva Andalucia 130,000€. Tel 647 222 295 MARBELLA BANUS towards Port. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, big, elegant, fully equipped, gardens, pool, Jacuzzi, garage. Tel +34 637 439 222 bravoelezovic@gmail.com www.rainbowrealty.es rental properties required for waiting clients. 622 881 029 COUNTRY house, Cartama. Reduced rent in return for part-time gardening. €200 pm. 699 199 805 (220363)

CLASSIFIEDS FUENGIROLA, Calle Maestra Angela Piazo, corner shop with 4 shop windows, 95m, good area, 800€, price negotiable 626 248 132 (215564)

PROPERTY TO LET LONG TERM RENTALS. Super prices, no commission. Apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas, shops, offices, bars, restaurants, warehouses, industrial estates. Coast & inland. Tlf 679 111 522 (222203) ESTEPONA. A del Carmen, sunny apartment with sea views, furnished, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room, terrace, pool, garage. Short lets July & August €650/week. Call 678 360 215 (220003)

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PROPERTY WANTED FINNISH real estate agency urgently requires properties that are for sale in Benalmadena, Torremolinos and Fuengirola for our international clients. Tel 654 397 776 (209706) I’M LOOKING for a house with plot in the Province of Malaga. Maximum €100,000. 633 770 568 (222347)

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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 (207730)

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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) 2 MEN, Van €30 hour. Always on time 651 081 610 (220004) 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 MAN AND VAN, all areas, 2 vans, 4 men available. 100% reliable. 637 066 114 / 663 530 614, 30€ per hour HANDYVAN, Citroen Jumpy, small moves, deliveries, Ikea, 15 euros per hour. 691 964 864 (220424)

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

RESTAURANTS COSY restaurant to rent in Benahavis, includes accommodation. 617 074 567 (220387)

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@aceof shades.es (101730)

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

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CARPENTRY CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Available for all types of property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens and bathrooms renovated etc. 30 years experience. Very reliable. Tel: 952 441 955 / 677 087 575 (202841)

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

WINDOW COIN WINDOWS Aluminium windows, Doors, PVC Blinds, Mosquito screens, Canopies, Glass Factory, shower screens etc. All at village prices. Spanish owned business. English 646 066 351 (222263)

SEWING ALL STYLES Curtains, upholstery, soft furnishings and bean bags made to measure. Sensible prices. Also repairs / alterations. All areas. Call 672 800 887 or email judein spain@hotmail.com (223152)

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

SOLAR LOWEST PRICES IN SPAIN. www.solarmegastore.es (222286)

STORAGE STORAGE - Large warehouses containers. Dry and secure €50 per month. Professional packing and removal service. www.dfeuropeanremovals.co. uk. Tel David 696 810 618 (215504)

SWIMMING POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE, repairs, friendly, reliable service. Estepona, Malaga, inland regrouts, heaters. 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 www.sparklen ripple.net (222393) T3 www.perfectpools.es. Maintenance, repairs, professional and reliable service, all areas from €70 per month. info@perfectpools.es. 650 348 785 (222276)

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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)

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TILING TILING AND REFORMATION of kitchens/bathrooms. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (222271)

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WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE: Gordon Robertson. the Harrods store owner, actress Sarah Miles and some wealthy landowners. Sometimes the cargo was live lobster from Stornaway in the North of Scotland going to top French restaurants in Paris. Over the years Gordon’s love of performance vehicles has been extensive. In his personal collection he has owned some of

the world’s most exotic cars. For example, many E Type Jaguars, two Ferrari Dinos, three Ferrari Daytonas, a Maserati Bora, four Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari Boxer and 10 Porsches from 928, 911S, through the range to three Porsche 911 Turbos and Mercedes SL and various S Classes, to mention a few.

The plan 29 years ago when Gordon and the family settled in Marbella was to retire. As a keen sailor it was the right time for him to purchase a new yacht which he bought at the Benateau Factory in the North of France. Accompanied by three crew, he sailed the 45-foot yacht ‘Samantha’ through the Bay of Biscay encountering a full-blown storm. Thankfully, with his years of experience sailing in the West of Scotland, they successfully completed the sail down to Puerto Banus here in Marbella. Settling into life in Spain, Gordon learned to speak Spanish and to play tennis. His daughter attended school at the English International College where the family joined the many social gatherings and met many fellow expatriates. One of the fathers asked Gordon to help him buy a Spanish car. Who better to choose to help him than someone

with Gordon’s vast experience, especially as he could speak Spanish. One recommendation led to another and Gordon was back in the car business. It is with his knowledge of buying and selling tens of thousands of used cars over the last 47 years that he continues to carefully select the very best expat pre-owned Spanish cars for Robertson Cars. Others have tried to copy his business style and advertising but they do not have his extensive experience or integrity. If you are looking for a used car and buy it from Robertson Cars then you can rest assured the car has been thoroughly inspected by Gordon and will be in top condition. Remember Robertson, the name you can trust WWW.ROBERTSONCARSSPAIN.COM Tel: 952 832 173

GOLF

For comments on any articles or information on golf offers email euroweekly@golfcostadelsol.net by Justin de Holl

Cadiz in crisis? sabbatical, had decided to close its doors. Likewise, the excellent Arcos Gardens Golf & Country Club, previously used as a winter base for the Swedish Golf Federation and ‘Q2’ European Qualifying School venue, notified this page late in March that they would be entering liquidation on 5th May. What have been the causes?

Sad news has reached us from the province of Cadiz that Golf El Puerto, designed by Mañuel Pinero and located near the town of El Puerto de Santa Maria, ceased trading on 10th May. This follows on from recent announcements that the luxury Fairplay Golf Hotel and adjacent Benalup Golf, which was due to reopen on 11th April after a winter

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only located just over an hour away by car or transfer. Another course in the Sancti Petri area - La Estancia underwent some important renovation work and is vastly improved. Let’s hope that this is a temporary blip, the layouts are maintained to a minimum standard by green keeping staff so that, if and when suitable investment is found, they can be reopened with the minimum of fuss.

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Unlimited access to Practice Range with free balls. Unlimited access to “Links Course”and “Pitch & Putt Course”. Receive a gift of 1 Polo golf shirt - 15% Discount on all articles in our Golf Shop, Rental of golf equipment and in the Hotel Restaurant. All included for only 225 € per person/stay in standard Double Room with a view over the sea reservations@golfleisurebreaks.net

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In fact, certain resorts such as Montecastillo - as many readers of this page will testify - are in rude health with tee times difficult to come by. Speaking to representatives of the Iberostar chain with a strong presence - two hotels - in Sancti Petri last week, they mentioned that the UK golf market was actually on the increase, twice daily BA flights from Heathrow into Gibraltar had seen to that, as they are

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Certainly, saturation of the offer can be ruled out as there are only around a dozen courses in the entire province since the demise of Sanlucar Golf two years ago. The product was good. Pricing has always been traditionally sharp too, generally cheaper than courses on the Costa del Sol. Perhaps the problems lay in the infrastructure? Fewer resident golfers meant an overreliance on visiting golfers from abroad. The fact that direct flights into Jerez had dried up, removing an important segment - the German golf market - meant that the only other option was a three hour drive from Malaga airport, deemed excessive by all except those hardy Scandinavians.

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British judo successes A PARTY of six competitors, along with their supporters and coaches, traveled to the U.K. for the British Judo Council Open National Championships in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The event, the biggest of the year had 500 competitiors, all fighting to get medals in various different categories. R.K. Judo Club returned home to Estepona with outstanding results. Daniel Hrida, age nine and Ryan Whitehead age 10, contesting in new weight and age groups, took every fight to the end, but on this occasion missed out on winning a medal. Lisa Lindberg age 12 in her first major event, fought girls much bigger and more experienced and finished in fifth place, just losing out on a bronze medal. Nine-year-old Jake Hancock, fought through his group well, matching last year’s result with another Silver Medal. Sofia Briggs Harrison, aged nine, in her first ever event is one of R.K. Judo Club’s rising stars. She produced some impressive wins just failing to take gold, finishing

COMPETITORS: Daniel, Ryan, Lisa, Jake, Sofia and Ben. with a Silver Medal. Finally 10-year-old Ben Barkby produced a series of outstanding contests on his way to the Gold Medal and the title of British Open Judo Champion 2014. Coaches Rodd and Karen Barkby were absolutely delighted with the performance of all their players who proved that they are able to

compete with the best that the U.K. has to offer. Later in the year plans are afoot to make at least one more trip to the U.K. and recent invitations include a trip to Antwerp to contest in the Ippon Trophy. For more information please contact sensei@rkjudoclub.com or visit www.rkjudoclub.com.

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New event at Miraflores BC MIRAFLORES BC put on a brand new competition, and what an exciting one it turned out to be. On their way to the final of the Triples in the May Bowls Comeptition, Gary Aldridge, Lenny and Amber Dineen from Bel Playa beat Derek Carr and Tony and Esther Gatter from Miraflores. In the other semi-final Andy Salmon, Jeff Turner and Sandra Lewis from Miraflores played exceptionally well to beat Rob and Geraldine Robinson and Stuart Thacker. Both of the Pairs semifinals matches resulted in exciting cliff hangers. Chris Cooper and Peter Fry from BenaVista were up against Gary Aldridge and Lenny Dineen in a very close match. Unfortunately for Gary his last bowl was just

inches too heavy and the jack was moved back again to give the shot bowl to the opponents. The other semi-final was an all Miraflores affair with Craig Lewis and Jeff Turner playing against Fred Stevenson and Denis Hanley. After the eighth end Fred and Dennis were 2 - 13 down, but they gradually picked up shot after shot and with a cliff hanger finish they ran out winners by 16 to 14. After an extremely entertaining triples final Andy, Jeff and Sandra beat Gary, Lenny and Amber by 17-10. To add to the delight of the Miraflores supporters the pairs team of Dennis and Fred managed to ease ahead of Chris and Peter and won 18-13 after a match that had been fairly level pegging for most of the way.

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Nadal wins in Madrid Home favourite Rafael Nadal won his fourth Madrid Open tennis title, defeating Japan’s Kei Nishikori (retired) in the final. Russian Maria Sharapova beat Simona Halep in the women’s final.

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Cricket best of three for Southern Trophy Final MARBELLA STARS’ skipper won the toss for the third time in a row and selected to bat in the Southern Trophy Final. Opening batsman Nakash made 52 runs, skipper Shoaib made 65 runs and fourth down player Jalal made his first 52 runs on the ground. They posted a total of 233 runs for 30 overs which while respectable, looked a little short given the strength of the Lions batting.

Costa Lions had two early wickets down, the skipper Nushan managed to get 30 runs before being run out. Middle order batsmen Fayas managed to get an excellent 49 runs and Azard finished the game with a brilliant 94 runs. The trophy goes to Costa Lions, both teams are newly formed from Marbella and both teams include former members of Combined Colleges and Costa Del Sol cricket

clubs. There are now five regular teams playing on the Costa Del Sol and with the movement of players, and creation of new teams, there are always opportunities for new players to join the fun, irrespective of age or ability. In the first instance, anyone wishing to play some cricket, should visit the CDS CC Facebook page at www.facebook.com/costadelsolcrick et. A warm welcome is assured!

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