Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 14 - 20 April 2016 Issue 1606 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1606

14 - 20 April 2016

COSTA DEL SOL

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Brexit or not CONSERVATIVES ABROAD arranged an exchange of views on April 13

By John Smith Several hundred people turned out for the presentation organised by the Conservatives Abroad at the Tamisa Golf Hotel on April 13 on the matter of the Brexit. Considering that this was held during a working day which meant that mainly ‘silver surfers’ attended, the response even surprised the organisers who had to open another room to cater for all of the attendees. It was made clear from the outset that this was to be an afternoon of non-political discussion with a range of opinions from both sides of the Brexit argument delivered by people

who had some knowledge of the matter, but were themselves not necessarily even able to vote. Each speaker was allocated 10 minutes in which to put forward their view and much of what was said was to be expected. The pro Brexit speakers, Gary Benham and David Stanley referred to their backgrounds and the fact that both had travelled to Spain looking for a better life and had brought their skills with them. In their opinions, the EU was smothering both themselves and Britain and they were not happy about the central government which continued to grow

in strength in Brussels. The opposition presented by Gloria Ketchell and Ann Hernadez concentrated on the benefits of membership of the EU and the fact that at least people knew where they stood with regards to the Union and basically it was suggested that it was better the devil you knew than the devil you don’t know.

Everyone was very polite and dispassionate until the time came for members of the audience to pose questions with a two minute limit. Things started to get a little heated as individuals took the opportunity to make speeches rather than ask questions and people started to become a little fractious whilst others left.

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Guitar exhibition ON Friday April 15 at 8.30pm, Fuengirola Casa de la Cultura will hold a guitar exhibition by Marco Antonio San Nicolas, guitar teacher in Reims Music School.

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He had performed in Europe, Asia and USA both on his own and with the Baltimore Syphony Orchestra. Tickets will be available until capacity is reached.

Equipment order ESTEPONA Council is set to buy new equipment needed to keep the beaches and parks of the town in top condition, deputy mayor Blas Ruzafa has announced. Three bulldozers, a weeding machine, a mower and two carts valued at â‚Ź250,000 have been ordered by the company in charge of providing services, Ruzafa reported, and are expected to arrive within a couple of weeks, in time for summer.

Train plans along the coast remain unclear YEARS after announcing that the Cercanias railway along the Costa del Sol would be extended from Fuengirola to reach Marbella and Estepona, the Public Works and Development Ministry has admitted that putting the line underground could be the only viable option due to the conditions of the land.

The replica Nao Victoria

Famous ship docking in NAO VICTORIA was part of a Spanish expedition A REPLICA of the pioneering Nao Victoria is due to arrive in Marbella on Friday April 15 after setting sail from Mallorca on April 11. The original was the first ship to circumnavigate the globe

when it made its illustrious voyage between 1519 and 1522. The ship will be open to visitors until April 17 and will display its extraordinary history.

Nao Victoria was part of a Spanish expedition, sailing the globe, marking one of the greatest achievements in nautical history when it was captained by the Portuguese Ferdinand Magellan.

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Triple A charity mystery GUARDIA CIVIL officers arrested three members of staff Photo Credit Twitter

By John Smith THERE is considerable confusion regarding the reasons behind a raid which took place on April 11 by Guardia Civil officers on the premises of the Triple A animal charity Marbella, which has just celebrated its 25th anniversary and was due to hold an open day on April 17 to attract additional support. It would appear that the president, secretary and a vet were all arrested during the raid, which is supposedly investigating the possibility that personal gain has been made by the shipping of certain dogs to Germany. Although there was an ongoing investigation, the raid itself was triggered by the fact that details of the review may have been leaked. One rumour suggests that the supply of the information concerning the alleged wrongdoing was passed to the authorities by an individual who had a grievance with either the charity or

TRIPLE A: It is alleged that certain dogs have been shipped to Germany for personal gain. those involved in running it. Further rumours abound that the animals in the care of the charity will be put down, and this is highly unlikely, indeed it is possible that the Marbella Council, which currently assists the charity, will if necessary assume some responsibility for

caring for the animals in the event that the refuge remains closed for any period of time. This has been one of the most successful and well-respected animal charities in the area, attracting a number of high profile supporters who have helped raise significant

funds in support of the care it has given to so many animals and this latest news has been greeted with disbelief. As the story unfolds, so more information will be revealed. At the time of going to press, no-one was available for comment.

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Superheroes THE Malaga Materno-infantil children’s hospital has joined Pocion de Heroes, a project promoted by AtresMedia foundation, which has created superhero characters to accompany children with cancer during hospital stays.

Sector talks MARBELLA Council representatives and Costa del Sol Hospitality Workers’ Association members met on Tuesday (April 12) to discuss projects relating to ways to strengthen the sector.

New bylaw MARBELLA Council has announced new regulations regarding the city’s green areas. The new bylaw covers aspects including maintenance, use and protection of green areas and public facilities as well as parking.

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Drug traffickers try to evade arrest ONE man was caught, while the other managed to swim away By Emily Chettle A COUPLE of fearful drug dealers did all they could in attempts to evade arrest off the shores of Punta Chullera in Manilva. In the early morning of April 11 the Guardia Civil spotted a suspicious looking vessel on their radar approaching the shore. When officers approached the recently moored boat, they caught the traffickers red-handed unloading a shipment of hashish, but before arrests could be made the traffickers jumped into the sea to try to escape arrest even though it was dark with very limited visibility. One man was caught whilst attempting to get away whilst the other managed to swim away and officers lost sight of him. The search continues for the remaining trafficker. Guardia Civil and Maritime Rescue are looking for the suspect and they believe he either managed to escape onto another beach or he may have drowned.

MANILVA: The search continues for the remaining trafficker.

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Puppies killed in blaze SEVERAL pets tragically died in a serious fire at a pet shop in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena on April 12 at around 7.30am. The blaze was quickly brought under control by firefighters on the scene, but unfortunately four puppies died due to smoke inhalation. Firefighters were, however, able to save other animals, including hamsters and turtles. The Monini pet shop, which is in Calle las Flores, Arroyo de la Miel, is a firm favourite of locals and expatriates alike and the owners will be devastated by the damage which has left the shop cordoned off. A police investigation has identified a short circuit as the cause.

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Malaga Ahora is against bullfights CALLED for new anti-bullfighting measures

MALAGA AHORA: Is trying to put a stop to bullfights in the city. By Emily Chettle MALAGA’S delicate balance between tradition and modernity could be tipping somewhat, with a local political party calling for new anti-bullfighting measures. A campaign from local Malaga party Malaga Ahora is trying to put a stop to the promotion and support of bullfights in the city. The party is set to present a proposal to be discussed in the next plenary session of the

Provincial Council, which will take place the week commencing April 11. The party suggests that the €134,000 from this year’s budget originally allocated for bullfighting expenses (conferences, advertising, promotion campaigns and courses), should be spent on social policies aimed to “meet the basic needs of families, disadvantaged or socially excluded people.” The party has also requested the shutdown of the Provincial Bullfighting School.

Man with suspected Paris terrorist link arrested A FRENCHMAN believed to have supplied weapons to terrorist Amedy Coulibaly, who was behind attacks in Paris on January 8 and 9, 2015, was arrested in Rincon de la Victoria on Tuesday April 12. Antoine Denive, aged 27, was arrested by the National Police following an investigation in collaboration with the French Judicial Police and the National Police’s Provincial Information Brigade under a European Arrest Warrant.

Investigators reported that the arrestee left France weeks after the January 2015 attacks and had set up home in Malaga Province, where he continued to supply illegal weapons using false documents. During a search of his home in Rincon various false ID cards and passports and computer materials were confiscated and another two people at the home, one from Serbia and another from Montenegro, were arrested.

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Protests take place outside Arroyo de la Miel station CLAIMS by street vendors that three men were unfairly arrested By Matthew Elliott

STREET VENDORS: The men claim that they have a clean and productive role in Benalmadenaâ€™s society. rested for no reason and was physically abused during the process. Contrasting police accounts have highlighted that four officers were reportedly injured in the melee. After the arrests, dozens of protesters followed the police to their

station in Arroyo de la Miel and were keen to tell EWN that they have a clean, productive and vibrant role in the local community, and excellent relations with the expatriate population. M, who spoke fluent English,

emphasised that none of his compatriots sold drugs or stole, and that they usually encountered no problems with the police. The difficulties have transpired since the establishment of a new measure against illegal street sales,

which provides police with powers to ask street vendors for their personal documents and bills of sale. The protests eventually died down and some of the vendors met with Benalmadena Safety Councillor, Javier Martin, who suggested that they embrace the byzantine bureaucracy of setting up a legal street market. He emphasised the position that police find themselves in due to the new laws, stating that the officers themselves would be accomplices if they did not stop illegal street sales. While resolved peacefully, the situation has the potential to create more tension on the streets of Benalmadena this summer, when thousands of tourists will flock to the promenade each day, many happy to pick up a bargain, much to the chagrin of local businesses.

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STREET vendors lined up to protest outside the Benalmadena police station on Sunday April 10, to demand the release of three men they claimed were unfairly arrested. Police formed a guard outside the station, while protesters numbering between 40 and 60 stayed defiantly across the street, maintaining pressure on the station in expectation of their friendsâ€™ release. The genesis of the protest was an incident involving around 10 Senegalese street vendors who were peaceably plying their trade near Bil-Bil castle by the beach. After being asked for ID by police officers, a skirmish erupted after which three men were taken into custody. Accounts vary as to who was at fault, with one of the men telling EWN that his friends had been ar-

MAUVE STINGER: People are warned not to touch any jellyfish they see on the beach. By Emily Chettle REPORTS of a swarm of thousands of potentially dangerous purple jellyfish have surfaced, invading the beaches of Benalmadena. The jellyfish, known as the mauve stinger or Pelagia noctiluca, have washed up in the cove next to the casino. Social media accounts re-

port that the medusae are as big as peopleâ€™s hands, each measuring between 10-20 centimetres in diameter. The jellyfish shine a bright purple when in warmer waters. Contact with their tentacles triggers stinging cells with spiny filaments, wound up like springs, which inject toxins into the skin causing severe pain.

People are warned not to touch the jellies as they could still pack a punch, even when stranded on the beach. Scientists have noted a surge in the number of Pelagia noctiluca spotted in European waters in recent years. Global warming and an unusually mild winter have increased numbers, according to marine experts.

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Uniting Nationalities and sharing ideas in Marbella SUMMIT held to discuss key issues to the international community By Nicole King ON Tuesday April 5 Marbella Now TV (English language programme on RTV Marbella) held its first ‘United Nationalities of Marbella Now Summit’ at the Laude International College in San Pedro, to discuss key issues to the international community in Marbella. Grouped into four main themes, the attendees of all nationalities discussed how to make Marbella more sustainable, Marbella as a year round destination, how to improve integration with the Spanish community and Marbella as a charity hub.

Many people agreed that the internationalism of Marbella was what made it so great, but we shouldn’t isolate ourselves in our own language groups A local representative of the National Police force, Francisco Ruiz was present and took time to explain the importance of working with the police and reporting crimes to help them identify patterns. He stressed how important the foreign community is to

MARBELLA NOW TV: Held its first ‘United Nationalities of Marbella Now Summit’. them and how they would be happy to run security and safety briefings for local commu-

nities. He also said that apart from the police stations in Marbella and San Pedro, there is an office in Marbella Town Hall where foreigners can report minor crimes (SATE). In interactive sessions, participants were asked to think about problems and solutions and many interesting and positive ideas came up, showing the attendees’ dedication to making Marbella a better place and an enthusiasm to consolidate as a community. The Sustainable Marbella session was led by founder of environmental charity Arboretum, Alejandro Orioli, together with Georgina Shaw of Shaw Marketing and received loads of feedback in the areas of transport, food and energy. Popular ideas were creating community allotments, supporting local growers by joining some of the existing consumer groups which are sourcing locally grown fruit and vegetables, stopping drinking bottled water due to its negative environmental impact, and favouring filtered tap water. Most participants urged for the reduction/elimination of all plastic packaging, using shopping ‘baskets’, to educate on recycling and promoting solar energy. On the topic of the transport options around Marbella,

Spaniards and foreigners alike expressed the need for a more prompt and extended bus route service around the city, additional bike paths and a suggestion to increase the horse and carriage service, installing proper water and shade facilities for the horses and specific pickup/drop off points throughout the city as alternative transport, but also to help cut down on pollutants whilst enhancing the tourist attraction. Also a hop-on, hop-off tourist bus service was suggested and the creation of a Marbella car sharing internet portal. The charitable Marbella session led by Caz Stevens of The Live Lounge was particularly fruitful. It was agreed that too many charities depend on local residents and that perhaps we need to appeal to our happy tourist. Representatives from Triple A, Debra and The Rotary Club of Guadalmina discussed the logistics of joint fundraising for all the Marbella charities during the peak tourist season. Emphasis was also made on individuals being inspired to take action locally by applying the principles of community care and helping out the elderly or ill in their local areas with food and company. A website/calendar was suggested to list all the Marbella

charities, what they are and what they need and where to offer and ask for volunteer support. Debate was fierce as part of the session on how to integrate with the Spanish community, with passionate pleas to stop the ‘them’ and ‘us’ mentality, and to make an effort to learn the language in order to be able to take part in the community in a meaningful way. Many people agreed that the internationalism of Marbella was what made it so great, but that we shouldn’t isolate ourselves within our own language groups, but instead try to share ideas and cultures to make Marbella an even better place to live, finding this event to be an ideal platform. Marbella’s access to so many golf courses and our Exhibition Centre were the main points raised regarding further promotion of Marbella as an all-year-round attraction, plus the suggestion of international music festivals and to offer ‘yearly’ packages to ensure our tourists keep coming back. A very positive outcome was the belief that the international community could play a more important role in supporting the town hall and the concept of being more proactive and positive, rather than simply waiting for others to make things happen was very well received. The next steps are already being taken for the different groups to meet up again separately to get the ball rolling on the most popular initiatives. If you would like to take part in any of these categories you are obviously all most welcome, just email MiMarbe llaRTVM@gmail.com so they can keep you informed. They will also keep you updated on these projects and progress weekly via Marbella Now TV www.rtvmarbella.tv and Mi Marbella FM.

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Fashion Show Lunch at the MC Café

ON Thursday April 21, MC Café has the pleasure of hosting a fashion lunch. The event will start from 1pm and will feature - Agustin Torralbo Couture and Seda Art Hair Stylists show. The brand Agustin Torralbo Couture, started 26 years ago, with the opening of his flagship store in Spain. Agustin is a hardworking, intelligent and charismatic designer who easily connects with his clients. Each of his collections includes colourful multicultural designs as well as more conservative colours and patterns. In the Agustin Torralbo collections you can find stunning eveningwear, cocktail dresses and bridal gowns. The designer was presenting his latest collection during the Madrid International Fashion Week. Seda Art Hair Stylists will be creating chic styles to complement the couture dress collection.

Don’t miss out on this fashionable lunch!

For table reservations, please call 952 768 936.

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More sand MALAGA Province is preparing for the summer by adding more sand to beaches in Fuengirola, Los Boliches, Mijas, Estepona, and the capital. A total of 200,000 cubic metres of sand will be deposited.

Mijas plans PLANS for a new retirement home in Mijas are being discussed. The proposal for the home is to be put before Mijas Council for approval so it can be sent to the Andalucian government to secure the necessary funds.

Google visits THE deputy mayor’s office of San Pedro de Alcantara has received 3,251 visits via the ‘Google My Business’ service, which provides useful information about local institutions and companies.

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Learn to speak German in Benalmadena RESIDENTS are encouraged to join people from Germany in the Kultur Club By Emily Chettle GERMAN residents in Benalmadena are meeting once a month and encourage other residents to come and join them if they wish to learn German. Councillor Ana Scherman had a meeting with the German Residents’ Association Kultur Club and commented: “It is an association that has barely been in Benalmadena for a year and meets once a month in Plaza de España in Arroyo de la Miel.” The Kultur Club is open to anyone who speaks German or anyone who wishes to learn it. Scherman also pointed out that:“Marion Fisher, the founder of the club, is interested in carrying out cultural and language exchanges between German and Span-

KULTUR CLUB: Meets once a month in the Plaza de España in Arroyo de la Miel. ish. Anyone interested can contact the German associa-

tion in kulklub@yahoo.es.” There are currently 750

German residents registered in the Benalmadena census.

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Abandoned hotel fire AN abandoned Torremolinos hotel was the scene of a fire that swept through the building on April 11. The fire produced a plume of smoke which alerted local residents who quickly called the local fire department. Municipal sources claim that the fire was started when a mattress was set on fire by squatters currently inhabiting the neglected hotel. The hotel has been empty for some time now as the former owner went bankrupt but has continued to house local squatters over the years. The current owners of the site, the Spanish Social Security, ordered the hotel to be boarded up after the arrests of 18 squatters last year. The boarding up of the hotel does not seem to have dissuaded the squatters, who continue to make the hotel their home.

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Police halt poker game ILLEGAL gambling group disrupted by law enforcement By Matthew Elliott A TAX-FREE poker syndicate in Estepona met an unfortunate demise at the hands of a

snooping squadron of National Police officers. Enquiries led them to believe, correctly, that each weekend small groups of peo-

ple were gathering in a rented commercial building to play poker for large stakes. When the police swooped in without invitation they seized

1,546 poker chips, which would have valued in at €971,309. Government representative, Jose Ruiz Espejo, claimed the organisers had committed a serious offence under the regional games regulations, stating: “Poker games and tournaments are only allowed in casinos which have the required permission.” He then went on to say that people playing such games are effectively taking money away from casinos, and therefore upsetting the applecart of corporate governance.

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El Caminito del Rey is awarded THE Caminito del Rey walkway, which has proven a huge success for Malaga Province during its inaugural year, has been recognised at the European Union Awards for Cultural Heritage. This year ’s awards acknowledged 28 projects from 16 different countries for outstanding achievements in conservation, education, investigation, and services to heritage.

A total of 187 projects from 36 European countries participated in the contest. Specifically, the Caminito was recognised for its exceptional renovation, that has made it a true flagship for tourism in the region. The award will be presented on May 24 in La Zarzuela theatre, Madrid. Around 1,000 people are expected to attend, including senior EU representatives.

Folklore at the marina MARBELLA Marina will host the sixth ‘Europealia’ International Festival of Folklore between April 15 and 17, which will this year feature 21 participant groups spanning 12 countries. The event, organised by Ciudad de Marbella Dance and Folklore group in partnership with the council, is one of the most renowned folklore events in Europe according to Karina Parra, one of the organisers. ‘Europealia’ kicks off on Friday April 15 at 7pm, with food and handicraft stands from various countries. The dance and musical performances begin at 12pm on Saturday April 16.

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Ocean Clinic Marbella gives Kenyans a new lease on life CHARITY campaign sees disfigured people given a second chance at normality FUNDED entirely by the donations of kindhearted local citizens, a charity camp organised by the Ocean Clinic Marbella, together with Spanish NGO Foundation Pablo Horstman, has transformed the lives of dozens of poor Kenyans. A specialist medical team led by Dr Kai Kaye, Head Surgeon at the Ocean Clinic, travelled to an impoverished area of the African country to meet and help people suffering from chronic disfigurements. Complex tumours and wounds afflict many people in Lamu, in the north-east of the country, and due to an unfortunate lack of medical facilities, they are often forced to watch their conditions worsen needlessly. The nine-day campaign saw Dr Kaye and three nurses from the Ocean Clinic collaborate with Kenyan surgeons to successfully perform operations on 39 patients, who would never have received such expert care had it not been for the generosity of spirit shown by the Ocean Clinic, and everyone who contributed to the good cause. Patients of the clinic, local residents and companies in Marbella together raised an astonishing

LAMU TRANSFORMED: Dr Kaye performed successful operations on 39 patients. €4,000, which was used to transport 300 kilograms of essential materials and equipment. The clinic’s surgical team paid for their own expenses, including flights and accommodation, and selflessly gave up their own time to help the

needy. “We are really delighted with the number of people we got to treat, and by the difference these surgeries will make to their lives. For some people it will

be the difference between being able to work or not and therefore provide for their families, for others it’s about social inclusion and being able to live a normal life.” said Dr Kaye. “Seeing them smile and shine with confidence makes our work incredibly rewarding,” he says. “The Lamu experience this year has strengthened our plans to convert it into an annual mission organised in collaboration with Foundation Pablo Horstman, and supported by the generous people of Marbella.” Dr Kai founded the Ocean Clinic Marbella, which offers a complete range of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments, in 2008 and is an expert plastic surgeon who regularly lectures at international conventions. He and his team also undertook a highly successful trip to Peru, where they managed to help 60 patients in urgent need of medical care.

Coastal Manilva awarded THE coastal areas of beautiful Manilva have been officially designated a highly touristic area by the Regional Government, which will have dramatic effects on opening hours. Puerto de la Duquesa, Castillo de la Duquesa, and Los Hidalgos have been awarded the distinction until 2019 at the very least.

It means that establishments which meet specific criteria will now be able to offer far more flexible opening hours during key touristic periods, including Easter and the summer holidays. Spanish law frequently regulates opening times but makes occasional exceptions when it is in the interests of community business.

Brook to be weeded WORKS are underway to repair and improve the El Charcon brook in Mijas and are expected to be completed by the end of the month. The chief concern of the efforts is to clear weeds, in order to prevent the scourge of forest fires in the summer. The brook was visited by Rural Areas Councillor, Cristobal Gonzalez, who was delighted to see the progress and highlighted the fact that no machines are being used, in order to cause as little damage as possible to the surrounding vegetation and animal habitats.

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New school in Mijas is put out to tender THE Indira Gandhi Primary School set for autumn build By Matthew Elliott CONSTRUCTION work on the new Mijas school named Indira Gandhi has been put out to tender by the Regional Education Department. It is estimated that it will ta ke 18 months for the works to reach completion, at a cost of approximately €6 million. M a yor J ua n Carlos Maldonado lauded the efforts of local parents

in pushing for the school, and sai d t hat he expect s construction to begin after thesummer months. The future school will command an area of more than 13,000 square metres, and have the capacity to educate 900 students. There will be 36 classrooms, a library, multi-purpose room, gym, music room and cafeteria. Outside there will be modern sports facilities, a

garden, parking spaces, and playing areas. Not directly related to the i coni c ci vi l r i ght s l eader Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi was at the helm of India’s most famous postindependence dynasties. India’s only female prime minister, she led her country f r om 1966 t o 1977, and from 1980 until 1984, until she was assassinated by two of her Sikh bodyguards.

A love letter to the north NOT wanting to be entirely distracted by the lucrative British, German and Russian markets, the tourist team behind the Costa del Sol have organised a series of professional conferences in four cities in the north of Spain. The events took place throughout this week, coming to a conclusion tomorrow, April 15. They saw Costa del Sol Tourism Depart-

ment chief, Elias Bendodo, and his entourage meet with travel agents, media and bloggers in Zaragoza, Bilbao, San Sebastian, and Valladolid. Mr Bendodo said that he wished to resurrect the great tradition of professional travel conferences across Spain, which remains a market of the utmost priority for the Costa del Sol.

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Beach brains DEVELOPING educational projects

EXCHANGING THOUGHTS: Between the mayor and London delegates. By Matthew Elliott EDUCATION links between London and Marbella look set to be strengthened after Mayor Jose Bernal and other council representatives met with a group of travelling delegates from the University of West London. The two parties had organised a strategic rendezvous to exchange thoughts and ideas on the possibility of developing a partnership regarding

educational projects in Marbella. Marbella has long been on the radar of prestigious British universities as it is one of the premier cities in Spain for English language educative courses at all levels of the spectrum, from primary schools right through to masters level university courses. The University of West London has a long history stretching all the way back to 1860 with the formation of the Lady Byron School.

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Attack at health centre PARAMEDICS from Las Lagunas Health Centre, Mijas, were reportedly assaulted while on call. The incident occurred around 1am on Friday April 8, when they visited a patientâ€™s home after receiving a call from the emergency services. The Finnish patient apparently suffers from lung cancer and was feeling unwell as he had been drinking alcohol. According to health service staff, the man was sleeping when the paramedics arrived, and punched them when they tried to wake him. One of the paramedics was punched in the back and neck, and required treatment. The public workersâ€™ union reported the attack and held a protest on April 12 to demand greater protection.

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The muscle-clad flock to Marbella FOR an amateur bodybuilding contest in June By Matthew Elliott BODYBUILDERS will be descending upon Marbella in their hundreds, as the Adolfo Suarez Conference Centre gears up to hold a trial of the Olympia Amateur Spain Bodybuilding

Championship for the first time. The event will take place between June 10 and 12, and is expected to have roughly 500 participants. Mayor Jose Bernal was delighted with the attention, and said: “It is one of the most im-

portant amateur body building events in the world, and thanks to it Marbella will be in the international hotspot of this sport”, he said. Marbella is an ideal location for the contest, as it is renowned internationally for its modern gymnasiums.

Camouflage tax on Man hits unsuspecting drivers big screen SPEED cameras in Malaga Province are issuing an insane volume of tickets which is rivalled only by Madrid, with its far larger population. More than 250,000 fines were issued in the province last year, which is more than 600 per day. The cameras are obviously a huge source of income for the government, and are designed as such. Hundreds of them are disguised on roads throughout the Costa del Sol, with the A-45 highway being one to watch out for in particular.

POLICE were quick off the mark, when live CCTV footage captured a man striking his girlfriend in Malaga’s Plaza Llano de Doña Trinidad. Local officers ran immediately to the scene and apprehended the 20-year-old attacker, who will now face gender violence charges.

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New look RENOVATION work in Estepona’s Plaza Francisco Umbral is now complete, meaning residents can enjoy the €60,451 worth of spending. New pavements, trees, plants and flowers have been added.

Large town AS a ‘large population town’ Mijas wants to have a board dedicated to development. The council has given the go-ahead and the board will comprise of representatives from all political parties currently on the council.

Mayor visit FUENGIROLA Mayor Ana Mula visited the refurbishment work which began last Easter in Camino de las Cañadas. Fifteen new street lamps are being put in and parts of the pavement are being replaced.

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Promenade work almost finished ONE of the main tourist attractions in the town By Matthew Elliott THE promenade at Benalmadena is nearing completion of a crucial set of improvement works destined to take the area into the 21st century, while enhancing the town’s reputation as an emblematic tourist destination. Councillor Salvador Rodriguez visited the Santa Ana beach section of the promenade and noted: “There are few weeks left before the high s e a s o n b e g in s in Be n alma de na . Therefore the council has launched a p ro men ad e imp ro v e me nt prog ramme as it is o n e o f the ma in tourism attractions of the town, and one of the most crowded areas during spring and summer.” The key targets of the essential works will be fixing and painting the damaged stairs and replacing several lampposts. It comes just in

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IMPROVEMENT WORK: Will be finished in time for the high season. time for the hundreds of thousands of British, German and Scandinavian tourists who are set to take

over Benalmadena for the summer months , giv i ng l ocal busi ness a huge boost.

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New flights open up UK market THE gateway to the Costa del Sol becomes wider almost by the month, and now Malaga will be strengthening its flight connections with eight new international routes orchestrated by five key airlines. The additional routes will now include flights to and from Newcastle, Norwich, Doncaster, Copenhagen, Rome, Budapest, Marseille, and Nantes, and will be run by Ryanair, Vueling, Flybe, Jetairfly, and Primera Air. Indeed Ryanair even ploughed some of its savings and extra costs into providing chocolate and churros to passengers to celebrate the opening of the Rome-Malaga route. Britain will be even more solidly linked to the Costa del Sol with Newcastle seeing eight weekly Ryanair flights and Flybe organising four weekly flights to Norwich and six to Doncaster. With 2016 already surpassing records, this summer looks set to be an incredible year for tourism.

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Back to Black in Estepona

Another hit and run MAN provided the driver with clothes and hid the car

ESTEPONA Council has ended the financial year with a municipal budget surplus for the first time in 23 years. Treasurer Manuel Aguilar made the announcement on Friday April 8, explaining that the last time the council budget ended in credit was in 1992. He added that the surplus money will be allocated for payment of various debts. Mr Aguilar said: “Thanks to the efforts by the council and Estepona residents, the municipal accounts are being cleaned up.”

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A7 smash A MULTI-CAR accident occurred on the A7 just above Benalmadena in the direction of Malaga on the morning of April 13. Five cars were involved with one quite badly damaged but no reported injuries.

Luxury trips TURKISH Airlines were in Marbella to launch a partnership campaign with the council aimed at organising business trips for wealthy entrepreneurs from the oil-drenched capitals of Arabia, and Turkey, looking to enjoy all Marbella has to offer.

Second runway opens earlier HUGE volumes of passengers passing through Malaga airport have led the management to open the second runway on weekends far earlier than usual. Since its construction in 2012, the second runway has rarely opened by this time of year, saving itself for the summer hordes. This new schedule seems set to run until the end of April at the very least, at which point the authorities will decide whether to keep running the weekend service.

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SMASHED KIOSK: Man has now been charged with attempted murder. By Matthew Elliott FOLLOWING up on the arrest of a man who was charged with attempted murder after ramming his victim into a kiosk with his car in Las Chapas in Marbella, police have now arrested a 31-year-old

man for allegedly trying to cover up the crime. Se ve ra l e nquirie s a ppe a r to have confirmed that the arrested man had provided the driver with clothes and also hide the car itself. The violent offender himself

was arrested on March 31, the s am e day he pl oughed i nt o a young m an, sm ashi ng r i ght through a kiosk and then backing up and running his victim over a second time. He is now awaiting judgement for the attack.

Bidding bat THE skirmish over rights to carry out refurbishment works in Estepona’s old town has grown more competitive with 43 companies putting offers on the table for the ambitious project.

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A cunning plan foiled PROTESTING his innocence to the very last, a man from Malaga has been fined and sentenced to nine months imprisonment for changing one of the letters on his motorbike’s registration plate. Hawk-eyed police officers had spotted him driving along the N-340 road in Torremolinos, and realised that he had cheekily tried to replace the letter C with a G, through the expert

appliance of black adhesive tape. Throughout his prosecution the man claimed that he had fallen victim to a malicious prankster, who amused themselves by changing registration numbers at the man’s work. The story was roundly rejected by the court which chose to believe the testimony of officers, who say that they had witnessed him sneakily trying to remove the tape after stopping him.

Vodafone’s €12.5m Marbella dealing AN investment to improve communications

DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGY: The deal includes a new mobile app. By Matthew Elliott A COLLABORATION contract has been inked between Vodafone and the Regional Government, aimed at transforming communications in

Marbella by developing local technologies. It comes as part of a €12.5 million investment by the phone company, aiming to develop technology services in the Andalucia region.

Among the measures included in the agreement is a new mobile app, able to inform residents on the latest information about services such as street lighting maintenance and waste management procedures.

Summer parking upgrade MARBELLA has its priorities firmly in order, having already begun the construction of roughly 750 new parking spaces to help cover the impending summer bedlam. With beachside proximity a key concern for drivers, the plans will see 400 spaces constructed in Arroyo Sequilo, 150 in Las

Mimosas, and 200 in Playa Alicate. There is also the possibility of additional spaces in Real de Zaragoza, but it is unlikely such a move could conceivably be completed by summer. Parking in Marbella is a notoriously difficult affair for those without private spaces.

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Time-share fraud syndicate arrested FRAUDSTERS were selling rights illegally By Matthew Elliott A CROOKED syndicate specialising in time-share property scams in Malaga and Alicante has been smashed by National Police officers who have arrested six foreigners. It is alleged that 18 people from ‘west-European’ countries were victims of the gang,

which swindled a gargantuan €345,000. Officers have described the fraudsters as selling rights for time-share properties which either did not belong to the company which sold the rights, or did not exist at all. They would allegedly then vanish once the victims had transferred funds to their

various accounts. The investigation remains open and brings the scourge of time-share fraud back into the limelight. In March of last year dozens of Brits were arrested across the Costa del Sol in connection with a huge €30 million fraud scheme that counted hundreds of British citizens among its victims.

Donations for a good cause COUNCILLORS of the Costa del Sol Si Puede (yes we can) party in Torremolinos have donated roughly €1,000 of their monthly salary to the Emaus Soup Kitchen, a non-profit charity which currently helps feed more than 200 people and also delivers food to those with reduced mobility. Party councillors earn approximately three times the minimum wage with a salary of

€1,945.08 and the party itself is dedicated to a variety of left-wing and social causes. Spokesman Jose Pina said “We believe a wage three times higher than the minimum is more than enough for performing our job, so we think it is essential to offer specific actions to improve the situation of our residents. Consequently, we support those who carry out such an important job in our town, like Emaus.”

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Dog day afternoon CANNOT be unleashed near the beach By Matthew Elliott A MARCH in support of dogs designated as dangerous took place in Malaga on Sunday April 10 as protesters demanded more rights and freedom for canines being punished by draconian regulations established in 2008. Dogs considered dangerous by the law, typically due to their breed, cannot be unleashed near dog parks or beaches without the risk of the owner incurring a prohibitive €2,500 fine. There is a huge range of other debilitating restrictions including the necessity of the owner to carry a licence any time they take their pet out, passing a psychological

test to ensure they are fit to look after the animal, and paying for insurance in case the dog attacks a person or animal. Cristina Vasilieva, one of the organisers, has argued that dogs deemed dangerous are now being isolated and discriminated against by the law. The difficulties in owning such a pet are making them one of the most abandoned animals to be found in shelters, only adding to the problem, she said, while noting that any dog can potentially be dangerous, no matter what the breed. DANGEROUS BREEDS: Are now being isolated.

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Entering into the 21st century AFTER months of painstaking innovation, a new website aimed at making life easier for Marbella’s 3,300 council employees has been launched amid great fanfare. The initiative will see employees save time in communications while being able to access personal information, payslips and bank accounts. It will also act as a forum for discussion and

allow workers to register any thoughts or complaints they may have. Although now in its infancy, the website is expected to gradually progress in its capacities throughout the coming months. Another key advantage will be the reduction of unnecessary paper work which will have a positive impact on the environment.

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Flying high QUARTERLY figures indicate that more than 2.5 million people passed through Malaga airport, an 18.2 per cent rise on last year. Malaga is now the airport with the second highest growth in Spain afterAlicante.

Fuengirola taxis CONCEPT requires council to employ people as drivers

Jobs aim MARBELLA launched a new employment programme which will see 217 people hired for six months. Most of the positions require no qualifications and are aimed at long-term unemployed residents under 45 years.

Gala gig A CHARITY gala will held at the Adolfo Suarez conference centre in Marbella on April 17 for the benefit of the We One association. It has been organised by Bike Station Marbella in partnership with the council.

GOOD NEWS: A five year collaboration agreement has been signed. By John Smith IN what must be considered a piece of good news, the mayor of Fuengirola Ana Mula and Taxi Call Centre president Olivia Balbuena signed a five year collaboration agreement in a

bid to reduce unemployment in the town. The basic concept requires the council to provide a list of the unemployed people with the necessary requirements to work as taxi drivers. From this list and subject to inter-

view, the company expects to hire a number of people, either for the summer when there is more work) or to cover holidays and sick leave. Currently, Fuengirola taxi fleet has 114 vehicles and approximately 250 employees.

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The usual suspects A CLASSIC assortment of nationalities lined up in a Local Police station after the Guardia Civil arrested six Brits, three Al bani ans, a Russi an and a Spaniard in Mijas, Coin and Casares. Officers also seized 147 kilograms of marihuana and tens of thousands of euros in cash along with their suspects. Police were acting on an investigation which had begun in January into a home that was the site of many suspicious goings on. Further enquiries revealed that it was in fact the lair of a criminal gang specialising in growing marihuana indoors and then smuggling it to the UK inside rental vans. One of t hose vans was stopped with 80 kilograms of t he pl ant , l eadi ng pol i ce t o crack down on three additional sites and charge the suspects wi t h cr i m es agai nst publ i c health.

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Youngster scolded for jihadist prank A CHEEKY youngster who sparked bedlam across Spanish media has been charged and fined for a public order offence, after faking a story about Islamic terrorism after the Paris attacks in November. Entitled ‘Armed jihadist spotted in

Malaga Vialia Shopping Centre,’ the message spread throughout social media so dramatically that it was eventually picked up by the Press, who must have appreciated the unnamed prankster’s eye for an attention-grabbing headline. Police quickly stepped in to investigate

the story, due to the panic that it caused among a public understandably shaken by the traumatic events in Paris, but they soon uncovered that it was entirely madeup as a joke. The writer was reported to the Malaga Prosecutor’s Office and has been fined €6 per day for one month.

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Construction of new promenade

NOT FINISHED: Additional work near the Kempinski Hotel will begin soon. ESTEPONA mayor, Jose Maria Garcia Urbano, and Malaga Provincial Council president, Elias Bendodo, have visited the construction work of the new section of the coastal promenade, which will link Alcazaba Beach and Los Pinillos. The mayor said that the aim of the project is to link 23 kilometres of coast this year. He al-

so highlighted the fact that the tourists and residents will be able to enjoy unique areas to stroll and practise sports. Furthermore, the mayor announced that additional work will begin soon for the section between the Kempinski Hotel and the Laguna Village Shopping Centre, which will be 274 metres long. The whole project has a budget of €30,753.

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Plane emergency MAN was cared for by doctor on board his flight By Matthew Elliott A FLIGHT which departed from Malaga to Paris on the morning of Friday, April 8, had to perform an emergency landing in Madrid in order to treat a passenger that was not feeling well.

Luckily enough, there was a doctor among the passengers. It was Dr Sonia Alcaraz, who works in the emergency ward of the Velez-Malaga hospital. She looked after the 85-year-old Canadian man, who seemed to have suffered a stroke.

An ambulance was already waiting in MadridBarajas Airport in order to take the patient to the hospital. After evacuating the sick man, the plane took off again, heading towards the glistening lights of the French capital.

Peace award Heart healthy for director tapas venues DIRECTOR of the Colegio Internacional Torrequebrada school in Benalmadena, Sonia Diez, has been awarded the Silver Dove by the Peace Culture School Association at a ceremony in Sevilla. She was honoured for being an example to young people, and encouraging them to take part in and commit to important social issues. Students from the school who performed volunteer work in India gave the acceptance speech at the award ceremony, which was also attended by various Spanish celebrities, including former national football team coach Jose Antonio Camacho.

A JURY of health professionals has awarded three Benalmadena restaurants as winners of the second edition of the healthy tapas contest, which saw 31 establishments offer up their best diet-friendly fare to the judges. Alborada, El Mero and La Cupula were the winners in what was described as a hugely successful event, that is certain to expand in editions to come. Recent years have seen Spanish chefs creatively try to reimagine the classic Spanish dish with healthy eating in mind, as diets gain popularity across the country.

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Smoky find FIREFIGHTERS tackling a blaze in Malaga managed to extinguish the flames and uncover a number of marihuana plants merrily growing inside the attended house. Started by an electric fire, the marihuana was away taken for inspection.

Car trouble AN investigation into the theft of belongings from eight cars parked on the west side of Malaga has led to the capture of a 40year-old man who is also accused of stealing items from a gym in El Torcal.

Over limit CLOCKING up alcohol levels at six times the maximum allowed for lorry drivers, a 50-year-old Spanish man was arrested after zigzagging across the AP-7 motorway near Benalmadena.

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Appetite for destruction FREQUENT calls have been made for an international ban on the practice By Matthew Elliott THE biggest crackdown in local history has been launched against the scourge of illegal red tuna fishing in Malaga Province. A joint operation coordinated by the Andalucian regional government and the Guardia Civil saw 40 tuna fishes seized in industrial warehouses and marketplaces. The clampdown resulted in the collapse of an insidious syndicate dedicated to illegal fishing composed of 15 individuals operating along the coasts of Malaga and Fuengirola. Several members of the organisation may now face elephantine fines of up to â‚Ź60,000 for fishing irregularities. It may seem draconian but catching red tuna is strictly prohibited by law because the species is in grave danger of extinction. Also known as the Atlantic bluefin tuna the species has long been prized by fishermen for its huge size and use in Japanese dishes including sushi and sashimi. This commercial importance has led to dramatic overfishing and their com-

RED TUNA: The species is in grave danger of extinction. plete extinction in the Black Sea. Frequent calls have been made to initiate an international ban on the practice which has seen populations in

the Mediterranean and Atlantic decline by as much as 90 per cent. Spain has attempted to tackle the problem by embracing aquaculture

which sees specific farms devoted to raising red tuna and subjecting their capture in the wild to tough regulations.

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New sports facilities for Estepona outskirts WORK has started on the new sports facility in Arroyo de las Cañas area, in the outskirts of Estepona. The future 540 squaremetre space will be used for football and basketball. Thanks to this project, the outskirt areas of the town, which has an ever growing population, will be provided with the nec-

essary sports equipment. The work is expected to last for approximately a month and is included in the project aimed at building free sports facilities in areas further out of town. The town council will also soon start building a football pitch in the Mar y Sierra district as part of the Calle Antero refurbishing programme.

Costa popular with Poles POLISH tourists are increasingly attracted to the Costa del Sol at the moment, with arrivals at Malaga airport and overnight stays going through the roof. In fact, figures reveal that Poland was the country that registered the highest increase in tourists to the Costa between November 2015 and February this year, with a 53.4 per cent year-on-year increase in arrivals and a 56.1 per cent increase in hotel stays.

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COSTA DEL SOL: Towns have joined forces to create a strategy with the aim of becoming a stronger tourism destination. By Emily Chettle TOWNS across the Costa del Sol have joined forces in order to create a strategy with the aim of becoming a stronger tourism destination and improve visitor numbers.

Representatives from Costa del Sol towns attended the Europa Forum, which opened on April 11 in the Malaga Capital NH Hotel. At the event, Marbella Mayor Jose Bernal stated that: “Marbella has to com-

pete with Nice or Montecarlo, not with Mijas or Estepona.” On the other hand, Mijas Mayor Juan Carlos Maldonado said: “We look for allies for the lines of work that we are drawing up in order to

strengthen the Costa del Sol brand.” He also outlined that Mijas is targeting luxury tourism, like Marbella. According to Maldonado, Mijas tourism assets can complement the luxury tourism offered by Marbella.

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Fields of green in the urban grey NEW urban farms are on the agenda for Torremolinos, with a programme to establish them set to begin later this year. The future farms, which are expected to be located in different spots of the town, will be set up in areas with socially excluded, retired or unemployed residents. Mayor Jose Ortiz said that the farms will help promote sustainable development and the concept of a green space, while also enhancing citizen participation and social integration. They will also produce healthy fruit and vegetables for the growers and their neighbours.

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Going underground UNDERGROUND travellers continued to smash records in Malaga, as the city’s Metro system saw more than 1.3 million passengers in just the first three months of 2016, a 6 per cent rise on the first quarter of last year. March saw the highest number of passengers, as people near and from afar

crammed into the Costa del Sol city to witness the Semana Santa celebrations, and visit friends and family. Almost 30,000 people passed through the gates on March 24 alone, while average figures now see 16,000 passengers on weekdays, and roughly 10,000 on weekends.

EMERGENCY READY: The Local Police passed with flying colours. By John Smith IN order to test Local Police readiness in the event of an emergency, a special exercise took place on Friday (April 8) in Fuengirola, in the vicinity of the Fuengirola Tourism Office. The aim, according to the

Chief of Local Police, Joaquin Rueda, was to measure the time to respond in the event of an emergency situation, and to test the quality of the response. A ‘suspicious’ package was placed inside the Fuengirola Tourism Office and Mr Rueda said that: “We have measured

the time it took us to arrive, evacuate the street and cut the traffic.” Mr Rueda also highlighted that the time spent had been ideal, as it only took three minutes for the squad to arrive and a further minute to secure the surrounding area.

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Hotel change AN image change at the recently renovated Las Chapas hotel in Marbella is almost complete, as the new ownership splashed out more than €1 million in refurbishment works. The hotel is expected to open its doors by May 13.

Danger work A BURST electrical panel at the Hotel Don Carlos in Marbella seriously burned two electricians, who were taken to hospital. The incident occurred just after midday on Monday, April 11.

Forum time AN open forum was arranged for the benefit of foreign residents living in Marbella on Tuesday (April 12), so that they could get answers to queries ranging across tax, administration and municipal matters.

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Entry to Alcazaba will stay free THERE are no plans to make changes to management of heritage sites ALMERÍA

By Eleanor Hawkins ENTRY to the Alcazaba in Almeria will continue to be free for European Community citizens, the Junta de Andalucia regional government has promised. Culture, Commerce and Tourism delegate for Almeria Alfredo Valdivia explained at a press conference last week that the Junta has no intention of making changes to management of heritage sites which would result in an entry fee being put into place for the monument. Valdivia stressed that charging for entry is not part of the Junta’s plans no matter how popular the Alcazaba is becoming.

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Helping children ANOTHER very successful appeal was made by Iceland, La Marina, asking their customers to donate chocolate and Easter Eggs for the children of Elche Children’s Home. Dave English, president of the charity said: “We would like to thank the management, staff and all the customers who kindly donated.”

Fish market AFTER a decade of literal abandonment, the future of the Fish Market in Alicante begins to clear, or at least to be unblocked. Last week the board of directors led by Juan Antonio Gisbert began the process to give the Alicante company Llotja SL the award for the next three decades.

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NON-EU foreign residents no longer need to go to Alicante City for identity documents as these are now issued by the National Police in Benidorm. Elche and Torrevieja have the same service.

FELANITX celebrated the first Animal Power charity festival organised by Va Por Los Animales Mallorca (For the Animals). The event took place on Saturday April 9 in Plaza Pax and Calle Zavella and was educational and recreational.

THREE vehicles were involved in an accident on the Paseo de la Playa de Burriana in Nerja on Wednesday evening, April 6. One of the vehicles, a Mercedes all-terrain model, was trying to park but rammed two other vehicles pushing the first into the central reservation between the seafront and the beach.

A GROUP of Zurgena residents have taken part in a new workshop dedicated to understanding family relationships. The sessions, organised by the town council in collaboration with the Synergy Company, were split into four parts over the past month.

THE Miro electronics chain is to let go about 107 people, a quarter of its workforce of 430 workers. The restructuring will be addressed through the ‘redesign’ of the central functions and the closure and relocation of the workforce in some of the less profitable stores.

Water deficit THE first half of the region’s ‘water year’ which began on October 1 showed an accumulated 37 per cent deficit despite recent rain. Worst off was Albaida (Valencia) with a 60 per cent shortfall.

Little help THE Generalitat finances treatment for children with Asperger’s only until they are six, said the Aspali support group. On entering mainstream education, attention received depends on schools which usually have insufficient resources.

Tourist advice EMPLOYEES of Alicante Province’s Tourist Info network visited Javea recently for a Tour & Kids presentation. The tourism professionals had a conducted tour of the town’s old quarter.

No entry BOULDERS were placed at the entrance to Montgo roads and along verges on the orders of the Javea Council. This will discourage drivers from parking on protected land and blocking access.

Coming to light INTERNATIONAL volunteers participated in the removal of vegetation at Son Servera talaiot (Bronze Age megaliths dating back to the second millennium and first millennium BC) archaeological sites making it possible to bring some unknown details to light.

Mill fire A DOG died of smoke inhalation in a fire in one of the Es Jonquet windmills located on Calle Gambins in Palma. Authorities were alerted to the fire around 1pm on Saturday April 9 when residents noticed smoke coming out of a room at the bottom of one of the mills.

Inca protest ABOUT 60 people staged a protest in the town of Inca demanding that the municipality implement policies prioritising pedestrians and cyclists saying that the use of cars in Inca has produced a situation that “has made the town of Inca increasingly uncivil and unsustainable.”

Deputy mayor THE first deputy mayor from the town hall of Velez-Malaga, Marcelino Mendez-Trelles, will also become the deputy mayor of the neighbouring towns of Almayate, Valle-Niza and Cajiz in order to assist the work of the governing team in line with speeding up and improving services to the public.

Positive graffiti IN a plan to enhance the image of Rincon de la Victoria, six youngsters who were classified in the first Graffiti and Mixed Technique Competition last December got the chance to show off their works of art by painting six small buildings.

Goat busters A REPORT has been made to the police about the illegal hunting of mountain goats in the region of Maro. Over the last few months, hikers have discovered at least four dead bodies that had been shot and decapitated.

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Cemetery access A STUDY is under way in Albox to look at ways of improving pedestrian access to the municipal cemetery. The council has met to discuss technical and economic details of a plan to construct a cycle path and pavement between the facility and the town centre.

Robber arrested A MAN was arrested in Huercal-Overa on suspicion of eight offences relating to theft from vehicles. An investigation began in January when five reports were made of cars being broken into, all in the same area of the town.

Crash report THE Infoca pilot who died in a crash while fighting a fire in Seron in 2014, was probably suffering from stress according to an investigation. The civil aviation authority said in the report that the pilot’s concentration and performance could have been affected by a decrease in attention caused by the intense nature of the task.

Speed cameras IN order to promote transparency in their actions, the Local Police in Cartagena have publically announced where their road traffic safety radar cameras will be placed over the next week. The radar cameras are being introduced as a preventive and educational measure and a deterrent against speeding drivers.

Walking game MONTE Mentals hosted a friendly competition with Algorfa Walking Footballers last Thursday April 7 at the Los Montesinos’ junior pitch. Though the hosts won all the games the visitors played well and with great camaraderie between both teams it was an enjoyable morning.

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Catalonian bonds suffer

IN a bid to raise funds as part of its expansion plans

THE European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to exclude Catalonia from its bond-buying programme to boost the European Union economy. It appears that the bank does not consider that Catalonia would be able to pass solvency proceedings, according to El Mundo. ECB rules do not allow the institution to invest in junk bonds and ratings agencies Fitch, Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s have all declared the region to have junk bond status.

By John Smith ONE of the most successful Spanishowned fast food chains, Telepizza, was founded in Madrid in 1987 and has grown from a single shop to more than 750. Traditionally, takeaway pizza is a highly profitable commodity as basic

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€600 million is the top estimate of the total value of Telepizza shares that may be sold when it returns to the stock market

investment only requires flour and water, toppings, ovens, packaging, and a few low-powered motorbikes. Also, the profit on each pizza is much higher than on other foods. The original owner of Telepizza raised funds by taking the company public and then selling most of his

There is a lot of hysteria about why Britain should stay in. There is a lot of subjectivity. John Caudwell, founder of Phones 4U on the Brexit.

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The king’s aunt has Panama investment THE sister of former King Juan Carlos and aunt of King Felipe VI, Her Royal Highness Pilar de Borbon, has been revealed as having an investment in Panama following the Mossack Fonseca leaks. She explained in a letter written on April 6 that this relationship has been in existence for more than 40 years. It appears that her late husband Luis set up the fund

after Basque terrorist group ETA tried to kidnap both her husband and father on the same day, in an effort to ensure that their funds were one step away from immediate access. She is quite adamant, however, that all of her financial affairs have been conducted correctly and in accordance with Spanish law so that all necessary taxation has been paid.

Fewer unemployed THE number of people registered as unemployed in Spain fell by 1.4 per cent from February to March 2016, according to data released by the Spanish Ministry of Employment and Social Security. This meant that there were 58,216 fewer unemployed people in March, giving a total figure of unemployed in Spain of 4,094,770, which means that on a year-on-year basis unemployment fell by 357,169 people, equivalent to just over 8 per cent.

Request for a pay cut THE Chief Executive of the Co-operative Group Richard Pennycook, has volunteered to take a 40 per cent reduction on his salary, which will reduce his basic earnings by €650,000 because he says that the job has become easier. His bonus will also be reduced.

Some good Spanish news DESPITE some negative reports on the Spanish economy, there has been a very positive report from US-based Bloomberg, which says that Spanish services and manufacturing expanded at the fastest pace in two months, basically outshining all of the other members of the EU. While the Eurozone showed limited move-

ment, Spain continued to push ahead, beating Germany, Italy and France at their own games and recording yet another fall in unemployment. With the vague possibility of three political parties forming a government, the economy should become even stronger.

shares to a third party, which then had the shares delisted. In a bid to raise funds in order to allow the business to continue its expansion plans, it is anticipated that a combination of newly-created and existing shares will be relaunched on the Spanish stock exchange in the near future.

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$ 4.65 $ 11.99 $ 21.73 $ 18.45 $ 2.84 $ 12.72 $ 8.51 $ 16.95 $ 22.13 $ 2.85 $ 2.72

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$ 3.82 $ 15.77 $ 5.06 $ 2.85 $ 6.37 $ 13.19 $ 8.90 $ 15.13 $ 13.21 $ 22.48 $ 13.96

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Most Declined SeaChange International, Inc. Clovis Oncology, Inc. Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Hansen Medical, Inc. PTC Therapeutics, Inc. Resources Connection, Inc. Mimecast Limited Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. MCBC Holdings, Inc. Relypsa, Inc. Immune Design Corp.

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CARLOS SLIM: Is said to be one of the world’s richest men.

By John Smith WHEN billionaires start investing in any particular industry, wise money follows them and makes the market even stronger, and the triumvirate of George Soros, Bill Gates and Carlos Slim, whilst acting independently of each other, all seem to have invested in Spanish building and housing construction since the 2008 crash. Mexican Slim, said to be one o f t h e w o r l d ’s r i c h e s t m e n , made a bid for Barcelonabased Fomento de Construcciones & Contratas SA in March through one of his subsidiaries, Inversora Carso. This is the latest of his investments in Spain, which started in 2014 to help stabilise the business. As part of the deal, Carso also made an offer for Madrid-based developer Realia Business SA, in which FCC owns a 37 per cent stake, and Bill Gates also has shares according to Bloomberg. Although no longer a young man at the age of 76, he clearly continues to enjoy the excitement of predicting recovering markets, and is well-known for taking advan-

tage of depressed prices when investing in companies. Whilst Spain had a colossal surplus of properties, he has gambled on the fact that the underlying economy is strong enough when it adds overseas property purchases to expect a definite property boom in the long run, and current results seem to suggest this expectation is beginning to see a rise in prices and purchases. With sales of €5 billion, billion euros is Madrid was Europe’s fifth the real estate sales figure for strongest real estate market the market in during a recent 12-month Madrid period ending in October 2015, according to a PwC report. Things aren’t all rosy in the Spanish financial sector, but if the country can attract expatriates, purchasers and investors when it has no long-term government in place and is constantly criticised by the EU for its fiscal policy, rich investors must be confident of the potential for a decent return on their investments. Even if things don’t move too quickly in the future, these investments are bound to help stabilise the Spanish construction industry for as long as these investors are patient.

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Getting it right DO you know the secret? It’s called give and take LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

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WELL, I’ve just returned from a short break in Denmark and you know something? It is simply awash with Muslims. Oh no, I hear you groan, here he goes again. Same ol’ same ol’. Well, this time you couldn’t be more wrong. You see I truly believe that at long last Denmark is a Western community that is actually on the road to getting it right. And do you know the secret? It’s called give and take. The first thing you notice, is that apart from the occasional elderly female, there is hardly a Burka in sight. Even more importantly, nowhere at all did I observe one person clad in the antagonising full veil. Instead, the faith of most young women was merely defined by an often quite trendy headscarf and the occasional pair of leg-

gings (not a bad choice when you consider the climate!). Quite a number of these ladies were also employed at supermarket checkouts and nowhere did I observe a restriction on their handling of any alcohol or pork products. The men too were clad in more acceptable attire. After all the Thobe was designed to protect its wearer from sunlight, flies and mosquitos, none of which are actually too prevalent in those chilly northern climes. Because of this obvious desire to integrate into Western society, the whole atmosphere is different. As you walk through the shopping centres and street markets, gone are the feelings of distrust and discomfort that hang so heavily over the public places of other European countries. People are laughing together and polite to each other. On one afternoon my girlfriend’s sister took part in a public gospel singing event. Among the crowd of observers, I noticed quite a number of headscarf-covered young people clapping along with the rest of the audience. Because of this more open exis-

tence there is no need for Muslims to form the protective ghettos that blight our cities of the West. Consequently people in Denmark are more integrated in their home environments as well. Give and take. The true answer to peaceful integration. And the first major step in the right direction. Banning the Burka. The attire of hatred and separation has no place in the future of our societies. Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

DENMARK: Apart from the occasional elderly female, there is hardly a Burka in sight.

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Chaos and confusion in Chios and other Greek Islands amid last-minute claims NEW migrants are arriving in Greece faster than they can be sent back Nora Johnson

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A CONTROVERSIAL EU deal to return tens of thousands of migrants from Greece to Turkey is in chaos amid a last-minute increase in asylum claims, reducing the number of those eligible for deportation, new migrants arriving in Greece faster than they can be sent back, and shortages of officials to carry out deportations! An EU plan turns out to be a shambles. No! Who’d have thought it? The EU is about to illustrate, again, that whenever there’s a crisis it always turns it into a disaster. This half-baked fiasco is like declaring war and then realising you don’t have an army. Where was the planning for the necessary infrastructure, the personnel for keeping order and processing these migrants?

EU PLAN: A shambles, illustrating that whenever there’s a crisis it always turns into a disaster. Schengen relied on the EU’s external borders being secure and sufficiently controlled. They were neither, a fact that became glaringly obvious ages ago when the first illegal migrants began making for weak spots such as Ceuta and Lampedusa. The strategy, then, should have been

to detain people at their entry point and quickly ascertain their right to asylum leading to either temporary leave to remain in a camp or deportation. That didn’t happen and word soon got out that Europe had weak, porous borders. Greece’s borders were soon seen as the weakest, and when migrants started

arriving on the islands they should have been held there. This is now happening, albeit slowly, so interest will inevitably return to Lampedusa. The strategy now should be that any people-trafficking ships intercepted from Libya will be returned there, but I hold my breath!

Hot on the heels of this ongoing refugee crisis and the recent terrorist carnage, we now have the leaked Panama Papers detailing how taxevading world leaders, celebrities and assorted tyrants have been squirrelling away massive fortunes over the years. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, when is all this greed and corruption going to end? Finally, on a different note, many thanks to all of you who purchased my latest, just-published psychological crime thriller, No Way Back, following my piece about it here recently. Thanks also for helping my other novels sell so fantastically well, too. Keep those great comments coming to my website about my novels, all profits of which go to the Cudeca charity! Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore.

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Fake Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 12:45pm Thief Trackers 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Think Tank 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm MasterChef 10:00pm How to Stay Young 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News 11:45pm Question Time 12:45am This Week 1:30am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:35am BBC News

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Chopping Block 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Tonight 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Bargain Shop Wars 10:00pm Paul O'Grady's Animal Orphans 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:40pm UEFA Europa League Highlights 12:40am Murder, She Wrote 1:30am Jackpot247 4:00am Tonight 4:25am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.

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7:30am Money for Nothing 8:15am Think Tank 9:00am The Great Interior Design Challenge 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm The Chef's Protege 2:30pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain 2:55pm Paul Hollywood's Pies and Puds 3:25pm My Life on a Plate 4:10pm The Indian Doctor 4:55pm Coast Australia 5:45pm Great British Railway Journeys 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Into the Wild with Gordon Buchanan 8:30pm Grand Tours of Scotland 9:00pm Natural World 10:00pm Line of Duty 11:00pm Live at the Apollo 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am Five Star Babies: Inside the Portland Hospital 1:15am The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm The Sky at Night 9:00pm Scotland's Vital Spark: The Clyde Puffer 10:00pm BBC: The Secret Files 2 11:00pm Time Shift 12:00am Treasures of Chinese Porcelain 1:00am The Joy of the Guitar Riff Lauren Laverne narrates a documentary tracing the ebb and flow of the guitar riff over the last 60 years. 2:00am The Kinks at the BBC 3:00am Pappano's Classical Voices Series in which Antonio Pappano explores the great roles and the greatest singers of the last hundred years. 4:00am BBC: The Secret Files 2 5:00am This is BBC Four

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:30am Dinner Date 8:20am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:30am Psych 11:20am Royal Pains 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:40pm Coronation Street 2:15pm You've Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Scorpion 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm @Elevenish 12:20am Family Guy

7:00am 7:10am 7:35am 8:35am 9:40am 10:40am 11:05am 11:35am 12:00pm

7:00am 7:45am 8:10am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:05pm 2:10pm 3:10pm 4:10pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am

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Movies Now Doctor at Large Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Darling Buds of May Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor at Large On the Buses On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Lewis Prime Suspect The Darling Buds of May Where the Heart is Drama series following the lives of community nurses in a small Yorkshire town. ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping Shopping from home.

7:00am 7:25am 7:55am 8:50am 9:55am 11:00am 11:55am 12:55pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:55pm 3:25pm 3:55pm 4:25pm 4:55pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:00am 1:05am 2:45am 3:05am

Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Shipping Wars USA Channel 4 News Summary A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Fifteen to One Countdown Couples Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Too Many Cooks The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Millionaires' Mansions British Army Girls Alan Carr: Chatty Man Gogglebox

Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals Minder Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Minder The Professionals Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York River Monsters The Big Fish Off The Classic Car Show The Boxing Mavericks Open Range FYI Daily Open Range Pawn Stars Pawn Stars

8:10am 8:20am 8:35am 8:50am 9:00am 9:15am 9:35am 9:50am 10:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 4:25pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am

Little Princess Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Bananas in Pajamas Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime GPs: Behind Closed Doors Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Access My Gal Sunday 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild UK Medical Mysteries Trauma Doctors: Every Second Counts Botched Up Bodies Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 9:15am Reign of Fire 11:15am Run All Night 1:15pm Behind Enemy Lines 3:15pm Battle of the Bulge 6:00pm Reign of Fire 8:00pm Run All Night 10:00pm Taken 11:50pm Behind Enemy Lines 1:40am Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

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Revenge for Jolly! Sex Ed Playing it Cool Best Defense Dumb and Dumber To Unfinished Business Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Dumb and Dumber Dumb and Dumber To Unfinished Business Romy and Michele's High School Reunion Alien Autopsy

7:00am 7:45am 8:35am 9:05am 9:35am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 11:35pm 12:10am

Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Tracers Taylor Lautner stars as a New York bike messenger who joins a criminal parkour gang in a bid to pay off his debts. 8:45am The Captive 10:45am Kelly and Cal 12:45pm Fast and Furious 7 Special 1:15pm Tracers 3:00pm The Captive 5:00pm Magic Mike XXL 7:00pm Kelly and Cal 9:00pm Magic Mike XXL 11:00pm Knock Knock A home-alone dad opens his door to two stranded young women and things soon take a sinister turn. 12:50am The Possession of Michael King 2:20am Knock Knock 4:10am The Captive Thriller about a couple plagued by the disappearance of their young daughter.

THURSDAY TV

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE SmackDown! Premier League Legends Tennis: Monte Carlo Highlights Live ATP Masters: Monte Carlo 1000 Barclays Premier League World Darts Gold Sporting Triumphs Darts Gold Sporting Triumphs Live Premier League Darts La Liga Show 2015 Barclays Premier League World Football Gold Football Gold Super League Highlights La Liga Show 2015 Barclays Premier League World Super League Highlights Football Gold La Liga Show 2015 Barclays Premier League World

Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Classic Sporting Rivalries Glen Mcgrath Masterclass Cricket's Greatest Darts Gold Darts Gold Cricket Classic Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Cricket's Greatest Glen Mcgrath Masterclass Glen Mcgrath Masterclass CWC Classics Live Indian Premier League Live Super League Sporting Mavericks World Rugby Tennis: Monte Carlo Highlights World Rugby Sporting Mavericks Sporting Mavericks World Rugby Glen Mcgrath Masterclass

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Fake Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 12:45pm Thief Trackers 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Think Tank 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm MasterChef 10:00pm Have I Got News for You 10:30pm Boomers 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show 12:25am Room 101

7:30am Escape to the Country 8:15am Think Tank 9:00am Sea Cities 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain 2:25pm The Best Dishes Ever 2:55pm Paul Hollywood's Pies and Puds 3:25pm The Indian Doctor 4:55pm Coast Australia 5:45pm Great British Railway Journeys 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Into the Wild with Gordon Buchanan 8:30pm The Food Detectives 9:00pm Celebrity Mastermind 9:30pm Gardeners' World 10:00pm Britain's Biggest Superyachts: Chasing Perfection 11:00pm Two Doors Down 11:30pm Newsnight 12:05am Transsiberian 1:50am Question Time

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm BBC Young Musician 2016 10:00pm The People's History of Pop Series telling the story of pop music through fans' memories and memorabilia. 11:00pm Rock 'n' Roll Britannia 12:00am ...Sings Elvis 1:00am Chuck Berry in Concert Legendary rock 'n' roller Chuck Berry performs at the BBC Television Theatre in 1972. 2:00am The People's History of Pop 3:00am Rock 'n' Roll Britannia 4:00am ...Sings Elvis 5:00am This is BBC Four

7:00am Countdown 7:45am Will and Grace 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:00pm Shipping Wars USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 2:10pm A Place in the Sun 3:10pm Fifteen to One 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Too Many Cooks 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm Unreported World 9:00pm Food Unwrapped 9:30pm Travel Man 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm Lookalikes 11:35pm First Dates 12:40am Rude Tube 1:40am 12 Rounds

8:50am Noddy in Toyland 9:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:35am Paw Patrol 9:50am Bananas in Pajamas 10:00am Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Beware! Cowboy Builders Abroad 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Police Interceptors Under Attack 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Assumed Killer 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Gadget Show 9:00pm Henry VIII and His Six Wives 10:00pm Inside Buckingham Palace 11:00pm Elizabeth II: 90 Glorious Years 12:00am Puppies and Ponies: Secrets of the Palace Pets

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Chopping Block 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Billy Connolly's Tracks Across America 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:40pm Licence to Kill 2:10am Jackpot247 4:00am Murder, She Wrote

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:30am Dinner Date 8:20am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Emmerdale 10:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:30am Psych 11:20am Royal Pains 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:40pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Hot Fuzz 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Hot Fuzz 12:25am Family Guy

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Movies Now Doctor at Large Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Darling Buds of May Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor at Large On the Buses On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Agatha Christie's Marple Prime Suspect Changeling FYI Daily Changeling Long Lost Family Rory Bremner's Great British Views Rory Bremner's Great British Views

3:30pm 3:55pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:05pm 12:05am 12:10am

Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals Minder Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Minder The Professionals Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Fifth Gear Bear Grylls: Mission Survive A Dangerous Man FYI Daily A Dangerous Man

Godzilla A Bridge Too Far Seventh Son Chappie A Bridge Too Far Seventh Son Chappie Commando Platoon The Top Ten Show 2016 4:30am Godzilla

7:05am 8:45am 10:45am 12:15pm 1:50pm 3:45pm 5:25pm 6:55pm 9:00pm 10:45pm 12:30am

Son of the Mask The Pink Panther Hot Shots! Hot Shots! Part Deux Get Hard Sex Tape Borat Hitch Get Hard Sex Tape The 40 Year Old Virgin 2:35am Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

7:00am 7:45am 8:35am 9:05am 9:35am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:50pm 12:20am

Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory Easy A The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Kelly and Cal 9:00am Standoff 10:30am Elsa and Fred Retirees Christopher Plummer and Shirley MacLaine prove it's never too late to fall in love. 12:15pm Kidnapping Freddy Heineken A group of friends plot the kidnapping of brewing magnate Freddy Heineken. 1:55pm Standoff A troubled veteran must protect a young girl from a ruthless assassin. 3:25pm Kelly and Cal 5:25pm Pixels 7:15pm Elsa and Fred 9:00pm Pixels 11:00pm Kidnapping Freddy Heineken 12:40am Standoff 2:10am The Possession of Michael King 3:40am Kidnapping Freddy Heineken

FRIDAY TV

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 8:00am 9:00am 9:30am 10:30am 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 11:15pm 11:45pm 12:00am 12:30am 12:40am 12:55am 1:05am 3:15am 3:30am 4:00am 4:30am

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Main Event Barclays Premier League World Tennis: Monte Carlo Highlights Live ATP Masters: Monte Carlo 1000 Barclays Premier League World The Fantasy Football Club Football Barclays Premier League Preview Football Gold Sporting Mavericks Football Gold Super League Highlights Football Gold Football Super League Highlights Barclays Premier League Preview Premier League 100 Club The Fantasy Football Club

Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Sporting Rivalries Live Super Rugby Rugby Union Gold Live Super Rugby Cricket's Greatest Ricky Ponting Masterclass Ricky Ponting Masterclass CWC Classics Live Indian Premier League Live Super League ICC Cricket Tennis: Monte Carlo Highlights Sporting Greats ICC Cricket Tennis: Monte Carlo Highlights Sporting Greats Tennis: Monte Carlo Highlights Cricket Classic Cricket Classic Cricket's Greatest

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm MasterChef 1:00pm BBC News 1:05pm Weather 1:10pm Football Focus 1:50pm Saturday Sportsday 2:00pm Snooker 5:30pm Final Score 6:10pm BBC News 6:20pm Regional News 6:23pm Weather 6:25pm Can't Touch This 7:15pm Pointless 8:00pm Michael Mcintyre's Big Show 8:55pm The National Lottery 9:45pm Casualty 10:35pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 11:05pm BBC News 11:20pm Weather 11:25pm Match of the Day 12:45am Live at the Apollo 1:20am Snooker 4:20am Snooker Coverage and reaction from the latest Snooker event taking place.

7:25am The Magic Box 9:10am Natural World 10:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:00am Snooker 1:00pm Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul 2:00pm Lust for Life 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Flog It! 5:30pm Snooker 6:30pm Gardeners' World 7:00pm Bake Off Crème de la Crème 8:00pm Snooker 9:00pm Grand Tours of Scotland 9:30pm Dad's Army 10:00pm Tom Jones' 1950s: The Decade That Made Me 11:00pm Shirley 12:10am Snooker World Championships 2016 Highlights 1:00am First Snow 2:35am Freestyle 3:55am This is BBC Two

7:00am 9:25am 9:30am 10:25am 11:20am 12:20pm

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:40am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:05pm Britain's Got Talent 1:35pm Britain's Got More Talent 2:35pm The Almost Impossible Gameshow 3:30pm Scorpion 4:30pm Small Soldiers 5:35pm FYI Daily 5:40pm Small Soldiers 6:45pm Scooby-Doo 7:50pm FYI Daily 7:55pm Scooby-Doo 8:30pm Mr Bean's Holiday 9:30pm FYI Daily 9:35pm Mr Bean's Holiday 10:20pm Britain's Got More Talent 11:25pm Celebrity Juice 12:10am Family Guy 12:40am Family Guy 1:10am Family Guy 1:35am American Dad! 2:05am American Dad! 2:35am @Elevenish 3:05am The Cleveland Show

1:20pm 1:30pm 2:30pm 5:25pm 6:30pm 6:45pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:20pm 11:05pm 11:20pm 1:15am 4:00am 4:50am

CITV ITV News Weekend Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV News and Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show Superman The Wine Show Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather You've Been Framed! Bang on the Money Britain's Got Talent Auditions Play to the Whistle ITV News and Weather 2 Fast 2 Furious Jackpot 247 Murder, She Wrote Nightscreen

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8:00pm A History of Ancient Britain Neil Oliver travels back to ice age Britain as he begins the epic story of how our land and its people came to be over thousands of years of ancient history. 9:00pm Human Planet The final episode of the nature series looks at the one environment that has been made by humans or humans - the city. 10:00pm Follow the Money 11:00pm Follow the Money 12:00am Dusty Springfield at the BBC 1:00am Definitely Dusty 2:00am Queens of Soul 3:00am Classic Soul at the BBC 4:00am Dusty Springfield at the BBC

7:10am 7:35am 8:05am 8:30am

7:00am 7:20am 7:40am 8:10am 8:35am 9:45am 10:50am

8:20am Formula E: Sound of the Future 8:55am Fifth Gear 9:50am Storage Wars New York 10:15am Pawn Stars 11:40am The Far Country 12:40pm FYI Daily 12:45pm The Far Country 1:45pm The Secret War of Harry Frigg 2:50pm FYI Daily 2:55pm The Secret War of Harry Frigg 4:00pm British Superbike Championship Highlights 5:00pm Goldfinger 6:05pm FYI Daily 6:10pm Goldfinger 7:20pm The Boxing Mavericks 8:20pm The Big Fish Off 9:20pm Jackie Chan's First Strike 10:25pm FYI Daily 10:30pm Jackie Chan's First Strike 11:00pm Out for Justice 12:05am FYI Daily

1:00pm 2:55pm 5:05pm 7:20pm 9:00pm

11:00pm 1:00am 2:30am 3:00am

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Judge Judy Judge Judy On the Buses On the Buses Where the Heart is Where the Heart is Goodnight Mister Tom A Touch of Frost Inspector Morse Inspector Morse Columbo Foyle's War It is May 1945, six days before the end of the war, and Hastings is preparing to celebrate the victory. Lewis more) Blue Murder Doctor at Large ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. Teleshopping

9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 11:00am 11:30am 12:30pm 1:30pm 3:00pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 10:15pm 12:40am 1:35am 2:30am 4:40am 5:00am 5:55am

King of Queens Freerider World Tour Mobil 1 The Grid MSA British Rally Championship Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond The Morning Line The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Come Dine with Me Formula 1 Channel 4 Racing A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Homes by the Sea Channel 4 News Ender's Game Die Hard 2 Jimmy Carr Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Hollyoaks Omnibus Kirstie's Handmade Treasures Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb Location, Location, Location

7:00am Milkshake! 9:55am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10:30am The Saturday Show Live 12:30pm Dogs Make You Laugh Out Loud 2 1:25pm Puppies Make You Laugh Out Loud 2:25pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 3:25pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 4:20pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 5:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 7:10pm NCIS: Los Angeles 8:05pm NCIS: New Orleans 9:00pm NCIS 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm The Championship 11:00pm Goal Rush 11:30pm NCIS 12:25am NCIS 1:15am Super Casino 4:10am Law and Order: Special Victims Unit 5:00am Law and Order: Special Victims Unit

7:00am 8:50am 10:45am 1:00pm 3:00pm 4:35pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 11:20pm 1:10am 3:15am

Wild Wild West The Maze Runner Fury The Goonies The Golden Child True Lies The Maze Runner Fury Wild Wild West Underworld Underworld: Evolution

11:45am Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging 1:30pm Horrible Bosses 2 3:25pm Who Framed Roger Rabbit? 5:15pm Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story 7:00pm White Men Can't Jump 9:00pm Horrible Bosses 2 11:00pm Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story 12:40am The Wedding Singer 2:25am The Waterboy

7:00am 8:35am 9:35am 10:35am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:45pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 10:00pm 12:10am 1:00am

Rude(Ish) Tube Jane the Virgin Made in Chelsea How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Suburgatory Suburgatory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Bride Wars Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Get Him to the Greek Gogglebox Gogglebox

7:00am Standoff A troubled veteran must protect a young girl from a ruthless assassin. 8:30am Kelly and Cal 10:30am Elsa and Fred 12:15pm Kidnapping Freddy Heineken 1:55pm Standoff 3:25pm Kelly and Cal 5:25pm Pixels 7:15pm Elsa and Fred 9:00pm Pixels 11:00pm Kidnapping Freddy Heineken 12:40am Standoff 2:10am The Possession of Michael King 3:40am Kidnapping Freddy Heineken A group of friends plot the kidnapping of brewing magnate Freddy Heineken. Tense thriller. 5:30am Avengers: Age of Ultron Special

SATURDAY TV

7:00am Football Gold 7:15am Football Gold 7:30am Barclays Premier League Preview 8:00am BPL Legends 8:30am Barclays Premier League Preview 9:00am Game Changers 9:30am Nick Kicks 10:00am The Fantasy Football Club 11:00am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm Football 4:00pm Live Pro 12 Rugby 6:00pm Live Ford Saturday Night Football 9:00pm Live Fight Night 12:30am Scottish Cup Highlights 1:00am Tennis: Monte Carlo Highlights 2:00am Scottish Cup Highlights 2:30am Boxing Gold 3:00am Boxing Gold 3:30am Boxing Gold A chance to relive some classic fights of years gone by. 4:00am Live Fight Night International

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Cricket Classics ICC Cricket Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Live Super Rugby Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Football Sky Scholars Live Indian Premier League Scottish Cup Highlights SNF: Game of the Day SNF: Match Choice SNF: Match Choice SNF: Match Choice SNF: Match Choice ICC Cricket Cricket's Greatest Series profiling some of the greatest cricketers of all time.

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8:35am Match of the Day 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am The Big Questions 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Homes Under the Hammer 3:15pm Flog It! 4:15pm Escape to the Country 5:00pm Points of View 5:15pm Lifeline 5:25pm Songs of Praise 6:00pm Life in the Air 7:00pm Paul O'Grady: The Sally Army and Me 7:30pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Undercover 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:40am Room 101

7:30am This Farming Life 8:30am Gardeners' World 9:00am Island Parish Shetland 9:30am The Beechgrove Garden 10:00am Countryfile 11:00am Snooker 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm Snooker 7:00pm Natural World 8:00pm Jumbo: The Plane That Changed the World 9:00pm Natural Born Winners 10:00pm Horizon 11:00pm The Spectacular Now 12:30am Snooker World Championships 2016 Highlights 1:20am The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story 2:05am Countryfile 3:05am Holby City 4:00am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

8:00pm Trad Jazz Britannia Documentary telling the story of Britain's post-war infatuation with old New Orleans jazz. 9:00pm Rock Around the Clock Musical drama about an unknown band which hits the big time in New York. 10:15pm Rock 'N' Roll America 11:15pm Rock 'N' Roll America 12:15am Rock 'N' Roll America 1:15am Natural World Award winning nature documentary series. 2:15am Rich Hall's California Stars 3:45am Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City

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7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:45am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:30am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:00pm Take Me Out 2:10pm Catchphrase 2:55pm Scooby-Doo 3:55pm FYI Daily 4:00pm Scooby-Doo 4:45pm Hotel Transylvania 5:50pm FYI Daily 5:55pm Hotel Transylvania 6:35pm Britain's Got Talent 8:00pm Britain's Got More Talent 9:00pm After Earth 10:00pm FYI Daily 10:05pm After Earth 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 12:55am American Dad! 1:25am American Dad! 1:55am The Cleveland Show 2:25am The Cleveland Show

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ITV News Weekend Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote The Jeremy Kyle Show USA ITV News and Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show River Monsters Big Star's Little Star Britain's Got Talent Tipping Point All Star Family Fortunes Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather The Chase: Celebrity Special The Durrells Home Fires ITV News and Weather Jim Carter on Lonnie Donegan Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights

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On the Buses On the Buses On the Buses Clockwise FYI Daily Clockwise Heartbeat Heartbeat Columbo Black Beauty FYI Daily Black Beauty Agatha Christie's Marple Midsomer Murders Doc Martin The Cruise Ship Royal Stories Great Estates The Queen FYI Daily The Queen Inspector Morse Wycliffe May the Best House Win May the Best House Win On the Buses

7:15am King of Queens 7:40am King of Queens 8:05am Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30am Sunday Brunch 2:30pm Formula 1 4:30pm Location, Location, Location 5:30pm A Place in the Sun 6:30pm Channel 4 News 7:00pm Grand Designs 8:00pm The Fearless Chef 9:00pm Hidden Britain by Drone 10:00pm Indian Summers 11:00pm Gogglebox 12:05am Mud 2:05am Embarrassing Bodies 2:55am Come Dine with Me 3:25am Come Dine with Me 3:50am Come Dine with Me 4:20am Come Dine with Me 4:45am Come Dine with Me 5:15am Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb

7:00am Milkshake! 11:05am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:40am The Championship 12:40pm Goal Rush 1:15pm The Gadget Show 2:15pm The Princess Bride 4:15pm 5 News 6:30pm Disney's Hercules 8:10pm Now That's Funny 9:00pm Penn and Teller: Fool Us in Vegas 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm 5 News 12:05am Mars Attacks! 2:05am Super Casino Feeling lucky? Get the authentic, heartthumping casino experience every night. 4:10am The Tube: Going Underground Documentary following the work of the staff who keep the London Underground running smoothly. 5:00am Wildlife SOS

7:00am Ax Men 7:55am Storage Wars 8:25am The Classic Car Show Documentary looking at the phenomenon of the classic car. 9:25am The Big Fish Off 10:25am Motogp Highlights 11:30am MSA British Touring Car Championship 7:15pm Football's Greatest: George Best 7:30pm Pawn Stars 7:55pm The Wine Show A magazine show especially for wine lovers. 9:00pm Rugby Highlights 10:00pm Ransom 11:05pm FYI Daily 11:10pm Ransom 12:25am How I Spent My Summer Vacation 1:30am FYI Daily 1:35am How I Spent My Summer Vacation 2:20am Hell on Wheels 3:20am Storage Wars New York

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The Last Samurai Gladiator Minority Report Ghost Rider Gladiator The Last Samurai Minority Report Ghost Rider The Package Bloodsport

7:25am Revenge of the Pink Panther 9:10am Superfast 10:55am The Top Ten Show 2016 11:15am St. Vincent 1:05pm Entourage 2:55pm The War of the Roses 4:55pm The Top Ten Show 2016 5:15pm Get Smart 7:10pm St. Vincent 9:00pm Entourage 11:00pm The Simpsons Movie 12:35am Ali G Indahouse

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Kelly and Cal Standoff Elsa and Fred Kidnapping Freddy Heineken Kelly and Cal Standoff Pixels Elsa and Fred Retirees Christopher Plummer and Shirley MacLaine prove it's never too late to fall in love. Pixels Kidnapping Freddy Heineken A group of friends plot the kidnapping of brewing magnate Freddy Heineken. Standoff A troubled veteran must protect a young girl from a ruthless assassin. The Possession of Michael King Kidnapping Freddy Heineken

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Scottish Cup Highlights Premier League 100 Club Premier League 100 Club Scottish Cup Highlights The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Live Ford Super Sunday Live Ford Super Sunday Football League Goals Boxing Ford Football Special La Liga La Liga Scottish Cup Highlights Goals on Sunday Ford Football Special

Cricket Classics Cricket's Greatest ICC Cricket Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Fight Night Football Cricket's Greatest Live Indian Premier League Scottish Cup Highlights Super Rugby Try Time Football Tennis: Monte Carlo Highlights Super Rugby Try Time A round-up of all the best tries and moments from the eighth week of fixtures in Super Rugby 2016. Football FC Dallas take on Sporting Kansas City at Toyota Stadium in Major League Soccer.

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12:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 12:45pm Thief Trackers 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm The Code 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm MasterChef 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm MasterChef 10:00pm Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle 10:30pm I Want My Wife Back 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Have I Got a Bit More News for You 12:30am The Graham Norton Show 1:15am Snooker

7:45am Escape to the Country 8:30am Think Tank 9:15am Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 10:00am Caught Red Handed 10:30am Gardeners World 11:00am Snooker 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Snooker 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain 8:00pm Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Island Parish Shetland 10:00pm The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story 11:00pm Live at the Apollo 11:30pm Newsnight 12:20am Weather 12:25am Snooker World Championships 2016 Highlights 1:15am Tom Jones' 1950s: The Decade That Made Me 2:15am MasterChef

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm The Flying Archaeologist 9:00pm Antiques Uncovered Series uncovering the stories behind remarkable antiques and how they relate to our lives today. 10:00pm A History of Ancient Britain 11:00pm She-Wolves: England's Early Queens 12:00am Imagine... Alan Yentob profiles the most successful female architect there has ever been. 1:10am Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth 2:10am The Body Beautiful: Ancient Greeks, Good Looks and Glamour 2:40am She-Wolves: England's Early Queens 3:40am Antiques Uncovered

7:00am Countdown 7:45am Will and Grace 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Frasier 11:30am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:30pm Four in a Bed 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Four in a Bed 3:10pm Fifteen to One 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Too Many Cooks 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm The Food Chain 10:00pm The Island with Bear Grylls 11:00pm Sex Box 12:05am 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Chopping Block 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Further Tales From Northumberland 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Marcella 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm The Agenda 12:30am The Chase 1:25am Jackpot 247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55am Nightscreen

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:25am Dinner Date 8:15am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:30am Psych 11:20am Royal Pains 12:10pm Dinner Date 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 11:00pm Plebs 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am American Dad!

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Doctor at Large Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Darling Buds of May Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor at Large On the Buses George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Wycliffe When Kate Met William: A Tale of Two Lives Prime Suspect The Darling Buds of May Where the Heart is ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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Hat-Trick Heroes Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals Minder Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Minder The Professionals Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Ax Men Hard to Kill FYI Daily Hard to Kill Bundesliga

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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: New Orleans Access Dangerous Company 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News World War II in Colour Police Interceptors The Tube: Going Underground Gotham Person of Interest Person of Interest True Crimes: The First 72 Hours Super Casino Castle Wildlife SOS The Great Artists House Doctor

The Comancheros Armageddon Clash of the Titans Avengers: Age of Ultron Run All Night Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Clash of the Titans Avengers: Age of Ultron Run All Night

7:05am The Trail of the Pink Panther 8:45am Revenge for Jolly! 10:15am Johnny English 11:45am Tammy 1:25pm The Interview 3:25pm Analyze This 5:15pm Analyze That 7:00pm The Heartbreak Kid 9:00pm Tammy 10:45pm The Interview 12:45am Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo 2:15am The Longest Week

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Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory Made in Chelsea Empire The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Kelly and Cal 9:00am Standoff A troubled veteran must protect a young girl from a ruthless assassin. 10:30am Elsa and Fred Retirees Christopher Plummer and Shirley MacLaine prove it's never too late to fall in love. 12:15pm Kelly and Cal 2:15pm Standoff 3:45pm Kidnapping Freddy Heineken 5:25pm Pixels 7:15pm Elsa and Fred 9:00pm Pixels 11:00pm Kidnapping Freddy Heineken A group of friends plot the kidnapping of brewing magnate Freddy Heineken. 12:40am Standoff 2:10am The Possession of Michael King 3:40am Kidnapping Freddy Heineken

MONDAY TV

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Raw The Sunday Supplement Scottish Cup Highlights Ford Football Special Tennis: Monte Carlo Highlights Live ATP Masters: Barcelona Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Live Ford Monday Night Football Football Gold Football Gold Fantasy Football Club Highlights Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Football League Goals MNF Highlights Football Gold Spanish Gold

Cricket Classic Goals on Sunday Sporting Greats Sporting Greats Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Super Rugby Try Time Sporting Rivalries Boxing Gold Fight Night Live Indian Premier League Live Netball Superleague Top 14 Rugby Union Highlights Super League Fulltime La Liga La Liga Netball Superleague Super League Fulltime Cricket Classic Cricket Classic La Liga Goals Super League Fulltime Top 14 Rugby Union Highlights

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am The Day I Met the Queen 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 12:45pm Thief Trackers 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm The Code 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm The A Word 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Would I Lie to You? 12:15am How to Stay Young 1:15am Snooker 4:15am Snooker

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Chopping Block 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather All the very latest local news and weather. 7:30pm ITV Evening News Round-up of the main national and international news. 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm River Monsters 9:00pm Fierce 10:00pm Drive 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather Round-up of the day's news. 11:40pm Paul O'Grady's Animal Orphans 12:40am Store Wars 1:10am Jackpot 247

7:00am The Day I Met the Queen 7:45am The Sheriffs are Coming 8:30am Money for Nothing 9:15am Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 10:00am Caught Red Handed 10:30am Great British Railway Journeys 11:00am Snooker 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Snooker 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain 8:00pm Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm Bake Off Crème de la Crème 10:00pm Europe: Them or Us 11:00pm Later Live... with Jools Holland 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Snooker World Championships 2016 Highlights 1:05am The Super League Show 1:50am Horizon 2:50am MasterChef 3:50am This Farming Life

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm National Treasures of Wales 9:00pm The Engine That Powers the World 10:00pm Britain's Treasure Islands 11:00pm Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City 12:00am Scotland's Vital Spark: The Clyde Puffer 1:00am A History of Ancient Britain Neil Oliver travels back to ice age Britain as he begins the epic story of how our land and its people came to be over thousands of years of ancient history. 2:00am Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood 3:00am Britain's Most Fragile Treasure 4:00am Britain's Treasure Islands

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:30am Dinner Date 8:20am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:30am Psych 11:20am Royal Pains 12:10pm Dinner Date 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 7:50pm The Hot Desk 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 Hot Fuzz 11:05pm FYI Daily 11:10pm Hot Fuzz 12:25am Family Guy

7:00am Doctor at Large 7:25am Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960's. 8:30am Where the Heart is 9:30am The Royal 10:35am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:25am Judge Judy 11:55am The Darling Buds of May 1:00pm Murder, She Wrote 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:10pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm Doctor at Large 5:50pm On the Buses 6:20pm George and Mildred 6:55pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm Prime Suspect 1:10am The Darling Buds of May 2:10am Where the Heart is 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 3:30am Teleshopping

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Will and Grace Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Four in a Bed Channel 4 News Summary Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Fifteen to One Countdown Couples Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Too Many Cooks The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Tiny Tots Talent Agency One Born Every Minute First Dates

Hat-Trick Heroes Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals Minder Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Minder The Professionals Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Pawn Stars Pawn Stars World Superbike Highlights Get Carter FYI Daily Get Carter Hard to Kill FYI Daily Hard to Kill

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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Trauma Doctors: Every Second Counts Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Secrets of Eden 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies The Yorkshire Vet Tribal Teens...Here Comes Trouble Britain's Pushiest Parents The Best of Bad TV: The 90s Lip Sync Battle Entertainment series seeing celebrities go head-to-head in a lip synching battle. Super Casino Castle Wildlife SOS Great Scientists House Doctor

7:00am De@Th on Live 9:00am Exodus: Gods and Kings 11:35am San Andreas 1:35pm Godzilla 3:40pm The Bridge on the River Kwai 6:25pm Exodus: Gods and Kings 9:00pm San Andreas 11:00pm Godzilla 1:15am The Marine 4

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Alien Autopsy The Full Monty Sex Ed Meet the Parents Pitch Perfect 2 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny The Love Guru The Other Woman Pitch Perfect 2 Meet the Parents The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear Just Before I Go A Dirty Shame

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Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Rush Hour Tattoo Fixers The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Kelly and Cal 9:00am Standoff 10:30am Kidnapping Freddy Heineken 12:10pm Elsa and Fred 1:55pm Standoff 3:25pm Kelly and Cal 5:25pm Pixels 7:15pm Elsa and Fred Retirees Christopher Plummer and Shirley MacLaine prove it's never too late to fall in love. 9:00pm Pixels 11:00pm Kidnapping Freddy Heineken A group of friends plot the kidnapping of brewing magnate Freddy Heineken. 12:40am Standoff A troubled veteran must protect a young girl from a ruthless assassin. 2:10am The Possession of Michael King 3:40am Kidnapping Freddy Heineken Tense thriller. 5:30am Mad Max: Fury Road Special

TUESDAY TV

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I’VE noticed in recent years how the quality seems to have diminished Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

I USED to be a confirmed Levi jeans man, but I have noticed in recent years how the quality seems to have diminished. But then that’s the way with most things. Whereas the life of these famous strides once seemed to go on forever, these days they wear out at the knees or hip pockets with depressing frequency, and at up to €70 a knock, that is simply not on. What people of this generation probably don’t know is that Levi’s were virtually unheard of in the UK before the music explosion of the 60s, and the advent of groups like The Who and Small Faces, and more crucially the Mod phenomenon that made them famous. It was the Mods in the early

LEVI JEANS: Were virtually unheard of in the UK before the music explosion of the 60s. 60s who popularised this particular branded garment, simply because they sported the favoured straight leg, everything else being the skin-tight variety or as they were then known - drain pipes. The days of jumping in the bath wearing a new pair of Lee Cooper unshrunk jeans in order to sculpt them to the shape

of your body, were coming to an end. Levi’s up to this point were merely regarded as workmen’s gear. The official casual Mod ensemble in the early days was Levi’s, a Ben Sherman shirt, often gingham with a button down collar, and a pair of suede desert boots. Amazingly, the Levi’s and

desert boots could be purchased for £1.10 shillings, £1.50 pence in today’s money - and the only place that sold them in my town at the very start of that era was Millets. Ben Sherman was a new company in the early 60s, and became an overnight success almost entirely due to the Mod patronage.

Nevertheless, I still have a couple of pairs of my old faithfuls hanging up in the wardrobe, ones that I purchased in California years ago, and they are like old friends. Wearing them, I may look Homer Simpson dated to young whippersnappers, but I always feel Roger Daltrey cool.

Tata announce steel plant losses Credit BHC Delhi

WELSH steelworkers look to Westminister and Mumbai for support John Smith Random thoughts... FOLLOWING the announcement by the Indian conglomerate Tata that it was losing up to £1 million (€1.25 million) per day at its Port Talbot steel plant, and was considering the future of its investment which could include sale or a closure directly affecting 5,500 employees, the British government appeared stunned. Why it should come as such a surprise to the government was in itself something of a surprise when one considers the problems with the Chinese economy, which has meant Chinese steel being sold abroad at low prices and the fact that over the past six months the steel industry in the UK has seen significant retrenchments including mothballing of whole plants. After receiving a tongue-lashing from the opposition, and suggestions that the Tata business should be nationalised, even if on a temporary basis to

SAJID JAVID: Travelled to India for discussions with the Tata board. protect jobs, the Business Secretary Sajid Javid finally jumped into action and travelled to India for face to face discussions with the Tata board. He has returned to the UK with nothing positive except to say that the meeting was “constructive and positive,” and shows that Tata is a “responsible company,” although they do appear to want either an early sale or some way

of stemming the amounts that they are losing daily. Potential buyers are not tripping over themselves in their anxiety to make a deal, and the only name that appears to be ready to consider making an offer is Sanjeev Gupta, owner of Liberty House commodities and property company who has indicated three things. Firstly he has scribbled a few notes

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on the matter rather than investigate thoroughly, secondly he would look to recycle unwanted steel rather than create new, and thirdly he would try to keep all of the existing staff in work. To use an old expression however ‘fine words butter no parsnips’ and good intentions don’t exactly ensure that any agreement will be reached. According to the BBC, Roy Rickhuss, General Secretary of Community, said: “After leaving his meeting with Tata’s Chairman in Mumbai, Sajid Javid phoned to brief me on his discussions. I welcome the fact the Secretary of State informed me of the constructive conversation he had with Tata. I am pleased he raised those issues I had raised with him before he flew to India. “I am encouraged to learn that Tata has committed to be a responsible seller and to allow the time we need to secure a new commercial operator.” Now we Time will tell whether the jobs of want to these workers and those in associated hear your views. industries will be protected, or if they will become yet another entry in YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE the growing list of statistics claim- YOUR OPINION ing money from ever diminishing www.euroweeklynews.com government funds.

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Rafael Benitez, April 16, Football Coach. The Spanish football coach proved himself to be amongst the top Spanish football managers when he led Valencia to victory in two La Liga titles, as well as the UEFA Cup in 03/04. He later coached for Liverpool and Real Madrid but is now manager at Newcastle United.

Adrien Brody, April 14, Actor, 43 The actor won the coveted Oscar Best Actor in 2003 for his role in the Second World War drama, The Pianist, and became the first actor under the age of 30 to win the award at the time. He unexpectedly kissed Halle Berry, who presented the statue to him. Seth Rogen, April 15, Actor, 34 The comedy actor is known for his offbeat relatable roles in movies such as Knocked Up and Neighbors. He co-wrote and co-starred in the high-school comedy Superbad, for which he won the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Writing. Victoria Beckham, April 17, Entrepreneur, 42 Former singer Posh Spice underwent a transformation from girl-band pop-singer to world renowned entrepreneur and fashion designer, with her own celebrity coveted fashion label. She is also a patron for the Elton John Aids foundation and campaigns for the use of faux/synthetic fur in fashion. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, April 18, Model, 29 The British beauty is a model turned actress, having graced the catwalk for fashion houses such as Burberry and Victoria’s secret, and then gone on to star in the commercial mega-hit movie, Transformers. Her performance in the film was awarded a CinemaCon Award for Female Star of Tomorrow. Maria Sharapova, April 19, Tennis Player, 29 The Russian tennis player is the Wimbledon 2004 Champion as well as four-times World Number One as ranked by the Women’s Tennis Association. Various endorsements earned her the title of the highest-paid female athlete in the world by Forbes Magazine, but she is currently accused of taking performance enhancing drugs.

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) There are so many things to do or try that you should be spoiled for choice. No, don't settle down in front of the TV. Get out, make some friends and aim to learn something new every day. That may only be the name of your neighbour on the bus but it counts. You are charming and urbane, so don't keep it all to yourself. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) When your feelings are so positive, which they should be now, it is hard to remember that they have ever been any other way. You may have a plan in mind for a new activity to get the adrenalin flowing. How much more enjoyable, though, to find someone to share this with you. Book that course and maybe you will meet them there. LEO (July 24 - August 23) After a few recent excesses, bad habits can prove hard to shake off. Remember that any time of the year is a good time to make a fresh start. Don't put off looking after your health any more than you would put off stashing a cheque in the bank. Use it or lose it? You know it makes sense. Think about combining health with a holiday.

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SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT 1. In J K Rowling’s Harry Potter series, what is the name of the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since a few decades before Harry’s birth until his sixth year there when he was killed by Severus Snape? 2. In which public school for boys was Thomas Hughes’ 1857 semi-autobiographical work Tom Brown’s Schooldays principally set? 3. The fictional New York City High School for the Performing Arts was the setting for which 1980s film and TV series? 4. What was the title of the 1980 UK Christmas number one hit single by St Winifred’s School Choir? 5. Which children’s television programme ‘accidentally’ became the first programme to be shown on the fledgling BBC2 after a power cut halted the opening night’s programming? 6. Which 1971 Rod Stewart UK number one hit single contains the line: It’s late September and I really should be back at school’? 7. Which 1978 American romantic musical film starring John Travolta as Danny Zuko and Olivia Newton-John as Sandy Olsson was set in Rydell High School? 8. Which cartoon comic strip series created and drawn by Ronald Searle from 1946 until 1952, centred on a boarding school for girls, where the teachers were sadists and the girls were juvenile delinquents? 9. Which famous actress starred as Jean Brodie, a teacher in the junior-aged section of the Marcia Blaine School for Girls in the 1969 film adaptation of Muriel Spark’s novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie? 10. Wings’ 1977 single Girls’ School was a double A-side with which much more famous song? It is the UK’s best-selling completely non-charity single, having sold 2.08 million copies? Not a lot of people know that... the name of the US rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd was a mocking tribute to a PE teacher at Robert E Lee High School, Leonard Skinner, who was notorious for strictly enforcing the school’s policy against boys having long hair.

YOUR STARS TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Now that you are feeling much better, it will be tempting to put aside your healthy eating and exercise, but if you remember what a difference it makes it would be silly to stop now. Enlist the help of a friend or two in keeping the momentum going.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Your tendency to see yourself through the eyes of others can lead you to undervalue your worth. This could see you going pear-shaped, emotionally. Try not to believe everything that you are told because there are always at least two ways of seeing things. Be positive. You are capable of so much. Take care of your needs on a daily basis. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Concentrate on your physical needs this week and spend much more time on yourself. There will be plenty of opportunities to look after others when you are feeling 100 per cent yourself. Stay in control of day-to-day plans. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Keep up the pace this week so that you have plenty to discuss and 'write home about’. With your mind so active, you are capable of doing in a day what would normally take a week. By-pass those who try to slow you down. There will be plenty of time to be a plod later. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Others may be changing their minds, and generally being a bit of a pain. That may irritate you but it is no reason to change your plans. Both you and your colleagues will be glad that you did in the longer term. You may need to find some peace and space for yourself come the weekend.

Answers 1. ALBUS DUMBLEDORE (Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore), 2. RUGBY SCHOOL, 3. FAME, 4. THERE’S NO ONE QUITE LIKE GRANDMA, 5. PLAY SCHOOL, 6. MAGGIE MAY, 7. GREASE, 8. ST TRINIAN’S, 9. MAGGIE SMITH, 10. MULL OF KINTYRE

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

TARGET: • Average: 8 • Good: 11 • Very good: 15 • Excellent: 20

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Across 1 Swiss hotelier announced summons (5) 4 Performs in ceremonies outside the city (7) 8 Caribbean island can be a danger (7) 9 Block Kelvin's bellows (5) 10 Club for the workforce (5) 12 I learnt about military toilet (7) 13 On the contrary in Andorra there’s sun (6) 14 Model ran into brick carrier (6) 17 Presume serum is destroyed (7) 19 Gambles right then skis badly (5) 21 Skirt obtained from Geneva designer (5) 22 Edwin’s correct about Lee’s first fiddle (7) 24 The possible uses of a legendary Greek hero (7) 25 Suppose guests lose time (5) Down 1 Cards containing note for payment (5) 2 Bad temper began in rogue elephants (3) 3 Take elf fans back (7) 4 Actually it's about a supporter (6) 5 Taxi returns to famous explorer (5) 6 Swimming stains her spots (9) 7 Remove swing (7) 11 Every other lane treat correctly (9) 13 Admire brand new sceptre (7) 15 Jewellery spotted in River Wear ringroad (7)

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1 Passage, 5 Bilge, 8 Coats, 9 Parsnip, 10 Saloons, 11 Apron, 12 Screen, 14 Menace, 17 Smile, 19 Ancient, 21 Editors, 22 Saint, 23 Title, 24 Set fair. Down: 1 Picks, 2 Stapler, 3 Ass, 4 Expose, 5 Barrage, 6 Liner, 7 Expanse, 12 Suspect, 13 Eyesore, 15 America, 16 Causes, 18 Idiot, 20 Tutor, 22 Sit.

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16 It’s said they’re opposed to lines of a poem (6) 18 Ernie's 'Funny Girl' (5) 20 Drops off outbuildings (5) 23 Cash, we hear, for a female hare (3)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 9 represents Z and 20 represents P, so fill in Z every time the figure 9 appears and P every time the figure 20 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 1 Spring flower (4) 4 Standing firm (6) 9 Person engaged in military service (7) 10 Look at with a fixed gaze (5) 11 Tired of (3,2) 12 Clerical robe (7) 13 Long-bodied reptile (6) 15 Frank, ingenuous (6) 19 Surgical knife (7) 21 Not drunk (5) 23 In a bad mood (5) 24 Deliberately vague or ambiguous (7) 25 Evaluate (6) 26 Organ of smell (4) Down 2 Having printed lines (5)

3 Ship's captain (7) 4 Exact (6) 5 Borders (5) 6 Highly-prized gemstone (7) 7 Convenient (6) 8 Submissive (4) 14 Marked by active interest and enthusiasm (7) 16 Choose not to consume (7) 17 Mended with yarn (6) 18 Pincers (6) 19 Dismiss (4) 20 Adhesive (5) 22 State of extreme happiness (5)

1 Bobcat, 4 Candid, 9 Skill, 11 Ankle, 13 If not, 15 Inferno, 16 Allot, 17 Grime, 18 Creep, 20 Mug up, 21 Saffron, 22 Erase, 24 Tease, 26 Leech, 27 Abroad, 28 Create. Down: 2/6 Back down, 3 Absent, 5 Ailing, 7 Diversified, 8 Vacancies, 10 Attempted, 12 Lioness, 14 Fortune, 19 Paella, 20 Mother, 23 Ajar, 25 Area.

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

1 Charco, 4 Door, 8 Túnel, 9 Ancho, 10 Suitcases, 14 Leche, 15 Ritmo, 16 Girl, 17 Aduana. Down: 1 Cita, 2 Announcer, 3 Col, 5 Orchestra, 6 Roof, 7 Cama, 11 Tree, 12 Flag, 13 Sopa, 15 Red.

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Across 1 Sky (5) 4 Signature (5) 7 Garantía (de producto) (9) 8 See 2 Down 10/16 Palabras al aire (3,3) 15 Spring (season) (9) 17 Western (side, part) (5) 18 Rice (5) Down 1 Box (4)

2/8 Huevera (3,3) 3 To pray (say prayers) (4) 4 Bandera (de país, ciudad) (4) 5 Rhythm (5) 6 Yesterday (4) 9 Unidades (5) 11 Celery (4) 12 Carrera (4) 13 Table (4) 14 Cross (sign, decoration) (4) 16 See 10 Across

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WITH summer firmly on its way and beach season around the corner we thought it important to review the best Spanish beaches. Be it a quiet cove, city centre hub, or long stretch of sandy dune, here are the top 10 Spanish beaches. 1. Bolonia in Andalucia is Euro Weekly News’ favourite beach. With its long stretch of white sand, wild feel (there are often cows strolling along the beach and one long lonely dune, Bolonia is how all of Spain’s coast used to be. Oh, and there is a forest and Roman ruins there too.

A MONSTER CALLS by Patrick Ness is a deeply moving story of a 13-year-old boy, his seriously ill mother, and an unexpected visitor. Conor wakes up at seven minutes past midnight to find a monster outside his bedroom window, however it’s not the one he was expecting - it’s not the monster from his recurring nightmare. The monster has come to collect something from Conor, and what it wants is something terrible, dangerous, and unthinkable: the truth. Originally an idea from the award-winning author Siobhan Dowd, whose premature death prevented her from writing it, Patrick Ness weaves a haunting, profoundly sad, brave, and darkly funny story of loss and healing. A book that we believe should be read in one sitting, which will steal the hearts of all ages. books@euroweeklynews.com

3. Es Trence in Mallorca is a beautiful, popular, yet unspoilt beach with fine white sand and the most beautiful clear water. Es Trenc is not attached to any resort, so it is fairly isolated and has a wild and natural feel. There are 2km of golden sand and crystal clear water - it’s often referred to as Mallorca’s answer to the Caribbean. 4. La Caleta is a beach located in the historic centre of the city of Cadiz. It was a natural harbour where Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Romans all anchored there boats. The stunning setting is what sets this beach apart, the sweeping light from the lighthouse in the evening and the castle jutting out to sea make it a beach like no other. Its main attraction is its location, a situation that has inspired musicians and poets like Isaac Albeniz , José María Pemán , Paco Alba or Carlos Cano.

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5. Calblanque in Murcia is along the A-7 between Alicante and Cartagena. Located in a nature reserve, it’s a haven for wildlife. Some you’re unlikely to have seen before on your travels, unless you’re in possession of a spotter’s badge for both eagle owl and sea turtle. Clothing is optional.

8. Playa de Borizo (Asturias): Another beach in northern Spain which will take your breath away. Surrounded by beautiful villages and lush vegetation, Borizo offers much more than just a beach to lie on. Escape some of the tourist traps of southern Spain by enjoying having this pristine ‘playa’ all to yourself.

6. Playa de Zahara de Los Atunes (Andalucia): You’ll struggle to find a bad review of this ‘huge,’ ‘clean,’ ‘sandy’ beach in arguably Spain’s most beautiful province: Cádiz. The village where it’s located, and which bears the same name, has a vast array of bars and restaurants serving up locally fished tuna.

9. Playa de Las Catedrales (Galicia): A beach which encapsulates the wild, craggy coastline of Spain’s most easterly region like no other. ‘Cathedrals Beach’ leaves visitors in awe of its gigantic arch-like rock formations and deep caves. ‘How amazing mother nature is,’ wrote one visitor on TripAdvisor.

7. Cala Waikiki (Cataluña): This secluded sandy spot really has the ‘wow’ factor. Reachable via a 20-minute walk through the woods, the reward at the end of the hike is a tranquil, paradiselike cove away from the hustle and bustle of Cataluña’s main beach hotspots. Also a nudist hotspot, if that tickles your fancy.

10. Playa de Cofete (Fuerteventura): Like something out of a space movie. It looks like something from another plant. The Canary island of Fuerteventura is known for its worldclass beaches and rugged, volcanic surfaces: Playa de Cofete offers you both. One TripAdvisor user writes; ‘Another world.’

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.

TARGET: • Average: 11 • Good: 16 • Very good: 23 • Excellent: 29

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 gnome shout snout song some soul slog slogs slice slum slut honk honks hogs homing home homey homer omit omits outer outre long longs lout lice lute nits gosh gong gout gins gist monk monks mute muter mind mist meet ulcer clog clogs clout clue cumin cute cuter snit sing singe sign sting inns emit emits eying teem tree tinge time timer toyer feign feigns feet free fret remind remit rectum reef

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2. Galicia’s Playa de Las Rodas. Back in 2007, the UK’s Guardian newspaper called this strip of sand on Galicia’s Cíes Islands one of the top 10 beaches in the world, and its fame is well deserved, even if, as the Guardian pointed out, the Atlantic water temperature can be a little nippy to say the least.

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HAVING lived in Ontinyente, Spain for some 21 years, I have been an avid reader of your column for a long time. Two great qualities have always stood out, the courage to always express the truth and, of course, faith. I have never ceased to be amazed at the misguided carping critics that frequently take issue with your views. “They would do well to remember that whilst the truth may be ignored in the short-term, it will always have to be faced eventually and will always prevail, an indisputable fact.” Perhaps you would be kind enough to publish the enclosed short poem I composed some years ago. It truly sums up today’s world. Keep the faith and truth flowing.

dictable enough to press the button. Are you aware what that means? And if so why aren’t you promoting mass suicide? Then you call the people of the Middle East animals, what’s wrong with you? Do you know what is going on there, the suffering those people have to go through, inflicted on them by the free, democratic west. Syria and Iraq flattened, thousands and thousands of innocent people killed, millions made homeless, their countries polluted with depleted uranium bombs and ammunition. Your solution to the problem is to elect a maniac who will maybe kill us all, shame on you Mr Leapy. Regards Ulrich

Our Window As we sit at our window And gaze up at the sky Our mind wanders, ponders and Begins to ask why? This world our lord gave us Lacks love and care. Qualities of yesteryear Now so rare! As we sit at our window And gaze up at the sky Tis not the world. But the People we sigh!! Alan aged 85 years

Fixing the system STOPPING Trump is a short-term solution. The long-term solution, and it will be more difficult, is fixing the educational system that has created so many people ignorant enough to vote for Trump. Unfortunately that’s directed to non US citizens as well… AB from Palma de Mallorca

I le a ve a copy f or her t o r ead which she says she enjoys. I enjoy your articles relating to motoring laws which I think most expats find confusing. Is it possible to include one to clarify what cyclists can and cannot do. I have experienced some close shaves both driving and walking. For example what is the law on one-way roads and footpaths? There is little or no information printed about this. Thank you for your time. Philip from Benijofar

Cycling chaos Toll trials HELLO, I read your newspaper every week and translate your front page story with my Spanish teacher.

IN your ‘Our View’ column last week regarding the Costa del Sol

toll road, you refer to the cost of an 80 ki l om et r e j our ney f r om Malaga to Estepona costing €7.85 in low season and €12.40 in high season. Thi s paym ent does not cover the entire 80 kilometres and only relates to Fuengirola to Marbella and Marbella to Estepona. That is why tolls are only paid at Calahonda and San Pedro and why, upon entering these roads, it i s i m possi bl e t o l eave wi t hout payi ng. On t he ot her hand t he Malaga to Fuengirola section and the Marbella ring road, which belong to the State, can be left by any of the slip roads. Those people with a long memory will remember the controversy surrounding the expropriation of many properties prior to the building of the Fuengirola to Marbella section. Both toll roads were built by Agroman/Ferrovial for which, in return for the private investment, they were granted a concession to charge tolls for a period of some 50 or 75 years. Peter from Estepona

Brexit delusions MANY of the comments are made by people who are like puppets with their strings being pulled by the persuasive expert Puppeteers at UKIP. It’s amazing how they can still control the beliefs and actions of these people with such long strings. When I talk to such, I find that they have never delved into who the people are behind that political party. If they did, they’d soon find that they are of the ilk who were highly unlikely to be seeking to improve the lives of the majority of ordinary people. Nationalism has always been used to manipulate the masses in this way - for evil ends. Peter via the website

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THE body of a 52-year-old man was discovered hanging in the area of the former Toc H hostel on the morning of April 12. According to the Royal Gibraltar Police the body of the unnamed man has been removed for a coroner’s review, and a pathologist from the UK has been invited to undertake the postmortem.

THE Minister for Economic Development Joe Bossano left Gibraltar for China on April 13 to hold meetings with a prospective investor group with regards to projects that have been under discussion for some time. The first of these has been in the evaluation phase in the first quarter of this year.

Washington internships THE Minister for Education, the Hon Gilbert Licudi QC, renewed the agreement between the Government of Gibraltar and the Washington Center (TWC). The Chief International Officer and Senior Vice President, Pilar Mendiola-Fernández for TWC, flew over from Washington and met with Mr Licudi at Gibraltar House in London for the signing ceremony.

Nein nein red balloons on National Day AFTER more than 20 years, they will no longer be released during the celebrations HM Government of Gibraltar

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NATIONAL DAY: Balloons will no longer be released after arguments concerning the environment.

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‘Gibraltar, Stronger in Europe’ IN an almost unprecedented demonstration of accord, the leaders of the three main parties in Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo (Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party), Joseph Garcia (Liberal Party of Gibraltar) and Daniel Feetham (Gibraltar Social Democrats) met to publicly confirm their joint agreement that Gibraltar should remain in Europe. A new office supporting the ‘Gibraltar Stronger in Europe’ campaign has also been opened in Main Street.

LEADERS IN ACCORD: The leaders of the three main parties in Gibraltar.

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WHO would have thought that a little piece of rubber could cause so much discord within a community (and not the Catholic one), but after more than 20 years, the release of red and white balloons on National Day is coming to an end. The arguments concerning the potential damage being done to the environment both above and below the water have persuaded the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group, which organises the National Day celebrations, to ban the release of the coloured balloons at the end of the National Day Political Rally. Members of the public are asked to let the SDGG have their views on what might be a suitable and appropriate alternative by leaving a message on its Facebook page or by contacting them direct.

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Rent arrears AFTER suffering scathing criticism from both the opposition and local groups, the government of Gibraltar has announced that in the first quarter of 2016 the amount owing in rent arrears has fallen from £6,017,341 (€7,584,429) to a total of £5,756,673 (€7,251,847). If rounded up to an annual figure, this would represent a 17.3 per cent reduction in the amount of money owed. More importantly, a press release says that it shows that government measures have reversed the upward trend and that the arrears are now being brought under control. The total is however. just under £2 million (€2,519,628) more than arrears inherited when the current government cameto power.

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Still waiting for meds Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man AS I’ve said many times I love living in Spain and I try very hard not to cop the hump with the way certain things are dealt with, but sometimes it’s almost impossible. Because of my misspent youth I now suffer for it in my old age and one of the many ailments I have is diabetes. I went to the doctor for a check-up and she said my sugar levels were sky high, so she referred me to the hospital to see a specialist. Three months later I got to see the specialist and she told me the doctor was correct, and I must say, was very thorough. So what have I got to moan about? Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin. The specialist says: “You need to go on insulin and there is a new slow release injection you can have. It’s very easy.” She then starts to write out all the prescriptions for my new kit which consists of a pre-loaded pen, a machine for testing my sugar level (that’s free), and the strips for that machine, plus some new pills and that’s it. Simple. So I take the prescriptions to the pharmacy. First of all they don’t have the pen in stock because it’s so new. “OK so I’ll just have

everything else.” “Ah no you won’t.” “Why?” “Because the prescriptions for the strips that measure your sugar level have to be approved by the inspector.” “What inspector?” “Clouseau? Maigret?” “The health inspector. He visits the doctor’s surgery with a big stamp that approves stuff.” So off we go and Mrs S takes all the bits of paper to the doctors to see the stamper person. The next day I go to get the pen. Remember it wasn’t in stock and I ask the pharmacist to remind me how to use it. She explains and during the lesson that I have to change the needle every day. No problem. “How many needles do I get with the pen?” “None”, she says. “So how do I inject myself? Were they on one of the prescriptions?” “No, you have to get them from the nurse.” “What nurse?” “The nurse that works at the doctors that you went to today to get all your bits of paper stamped by the inspector!” By now I’m in stage four grumpy mode and decide I’ll just buy the bloody needles. “Sorry we don’t stock them and nor do our suppliers because the insulin pen is so new.” But the helpful pharmacist says she will ring round and find out where to get them. So, three months, one week and counting, I still haven’t got my new diabetes meds that I urgently need. If you don’t see my column next week it may be that I’m in a diabetic coma somewhere waiting to be stamped!

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Unmarked traffic police cars HOW to differentiate them from normal vehicles AS part of a new series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

UNMARKED CAR: There have to be two uniformed police officers inside the vehicle. you can be fined and if you do not have an NIE number (only passport), you will have to pay the fine on the spot. Before paying the fine, you will receive it, and you can read in Spanish the traffic offence committed and the price you have to pay. At the bottom of the fine, you will find the identification of the police officer who wrote the fine. So if you are stopped by an unmarked traffic police car, you can see how there have to be two uniformed police officers inside the car. If you have any doubts if they are real policemen, call 062 (Guardia Civil), and tell them the number plate of the car to check if it is a real police car.

THE traffic police sometimes use unmarked cars for patrolling roads, here are some of the characteristics that show you how to differentiate an unmarked police car. In the front there are flashing red and blue lights (a red light means STOP). At the rear there are the same lights, and a lettered matrix sign which shows the words ‘Guardia Civil Alto’ or ‘G. Civil Trafico, Stop’. The message can be modified depending on who is using the vehicle and the traffic police always wear uniforms when they are patrolling the roads. If you have committed a traffic offence

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What to do about the noisy bar? WE suffer from excessive noise coming from a local bar, with music and noise until 4am. Why not call the police? It could be that simple. However, if you are really serious about abating this noise, you should go to the ‘Juzgado de Guardia’, which is the duty court, and present a formal complaint, a ‘denuncia’. Furthermore, you should assemble a group of neigh-

What can we do? RJM (Tenerife)

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bours who also suffer the noise and jointly present your complaint. I would advise you to get a lawyer to make sure your complaint is in proper form and to follow through if necessary.

All too often, the police visit a bar, and the bar owner turns the music back up as soon as they are gone. If the police are sent by the judge, however, they will measure the sound, make a report, and the judge may issue a fine and an order to cease. In a few cases, the neighbours group has received compensation.

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

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Specsavers Opticas, now 10 years service in Spain OFFERING free eye tests and special offers in celebration By Eleanor Hawkins

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. DEAR doctor, I’m a 45-year-old man and although I’ve never been to the gym or anything like that, I’ve always walked a lot and considered myself to be in a decent enough physical condition. My problem is that last winter I had a cold and ever since I’ve often felt out of breath, especially if I have to walk a little quicker than usual or go up a hill. - Is this just a normal consequence of the cold, or could it be something more serious? I hope you can help as I am quite worried about this. - Normally respiratory infections have an active period during which the patient, for an amount of time which can range from a few days to a few weeks, suffers symptoms. After this comes a recovery phase which can also vary in length (and even last a few months) during which the patient can feel more tired than usual, have less appetite and feel generally unwell without symptoms actually being as

noticeable as during the active infection period. In your case, the breathlessness could be a remainder of your cold, but it could also be a sign of another illness so you should be seen by a specialist to rule this out. - Should I see my doctor for him to carry out any tests just in case? - I would recommend you see your usual doctor and later, if the tests he runs do not bring the cause of your problem to light, you should see a specialist. - Can I do anything to improve my breathlessness myself at home? - It’s not an easy thing to improve at home, but taking things easy for a while and reincorporating physical activity into your routine gradually after the infection, following a healthy diet, not going out in the cold, trying to lose weight if you are overweight and stopping smoking could all help. However, the best thing you can do is see your doctor.

If you have any questions for Dr Perez Belmonte, please send them to: jefemedico@helicopterossanitarios.com The Coast’s Home GP service - wherever you are - at home - in the office - in the car - on the golf course your GP will get to see you any time, anywhere. A priceless service at an affordable price.

THE Spanish arm of the third largest optical group in the world, Specsavers Opticas is now celebrating 10 years of eye care service in Spain and has been a great comfort to many expatriates who know the name, especially from the UK where it was founded 31 years ago. They are now celebrating this important milestone in April and May with birthday events, giveaways and special offers, as well as inviting the local community to come and celebrate with them at their nearest store. Specsavers Opticas benefits from economies of scale and brings low cost, high quality optics to the market. The first Specsavers Opticas opened in Javea on the Costa Blanca in April 2006 to provide customers with quality, professional eye care at low prices. Their fully qualified optometrists use the latest technology to provide a comprehensive eye examination including digital retinal photography to capture images of the back of the eye. Digital Precision Eyecare technology is also used to

SPECSAVERS OPTICAS: Offering free eye tests. calculate important measurements needed to fit your lenses. Specsavers Opticas have opened eight stores on the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol and Mallorca, creating 68 jobs and bringing professional, excellent value eye

care to the Costas. To celebrate the 10-year anniversary Specsavers Opticas in Marbella and Fuengirola will be offering free eye tests, special offers such as glasses for just €10 and running the popular Spectacle Wearer of

the Year competition throughout April and May. To join in the celebrations and enter the competition, pop into your nearest store, visit the website www.specsavers.es or find Specsavers Opticas on Facebook. Jose Angel Moral-Tajadura, Retail Development Consultant and Business Development Manager for Specsavers Spain commented, “We are very proud to have succeeded in Spain despite the financial crisis and become known for our low prices, quality products, excellent customer service and professional services. “We look forward to the next 10 years and invite the local community to come and visit their local stores in April and May to take part in fun activities and take advantage of some amazing promotions.”

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Korma Indian Restaurant for some of the best curry on the Costa OFFERING a whole range of Muragh dishes which are chicken based, blended with a range of spices and vegetables THE British love curry as well as good value and Korma Indian Restaurant which was established in Riviera del Sol four years ago supplies that and a great deal more. When you are looking for somewhere to visit with the family, your partner or friends, there are a number of criteria that need to be met. You want good quality food, friendly staff who speak English and Spanish, comfortable surroundings, a good selection at sensible prices and easy parking. Korma which has a fantastic view of the Mediterranean doesn’t just promise that, it delivers both literally and physically as they are more than happy to produce their special cuisine for take-away or home delivery. The restaurant itself which is open from 6pm to midnight every day of

KORMA: Has fantastic views the week offers all of the well-known dishes that curry aficionados crave from the delicious mild, sweet korma after which dish the restaurant is named, to the very hot and spicy Vin-

daloo and Phal, guaranteed to fascinate the taste buds of the curry expert. Unlike many of the other Indian

restaurants in Spain, they offer a whole range of different Muragh dishes which are basically six unusual varieties of mouth-watering chicken dishes blended with a range of spices and vegetables added. Owner Rauf Malik who has spent 20 years perfecting his craft within different Indian restaurants in Spain says that all of the dishes are prepared with a combination of skill, passion and knowledge to taste as good as is possible, but in his opinion the Chef’s specialities including the Muragh dishes are the best on the menu. There are no gimmicks such as

dance nights as the restaurant is full every night but at weekends, it is absolutely imperative that potential diners book a table to ensure that they won’t be disappointed. As the evenings grow longer and the warmer weather starts to arrive, the Korma restaurant opens its two spacious terraces to welcome its mix of mainly British and Scandinavian customers, many of whom regularly return in order to have their regular fix of Indian food and free WiFi. For reservations or to order takeaways do call 952 906 628 or 669 162 636, visit the website to see the full menu at http://www.korma-indi an-restaurant.com and don’t forget that the address is Korma Restaurante, Avda. Polaris 27, Edificio Eden, Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa which can be seen from the A7.

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Going back in time in unspoilt location GUIDE explained how to make tools and to keep warm By John Smith AS the members of the International Club of Estepona admit themselves, their memories do go back quite a way but none admit to remembering prehistoric times! It was something of an excursion into unknown territory when a party of about 50 travelled the steep and winding road to Ronda to visit Finca Algaba, a scientific project which is in the process of reconstructing a Neolithic settlement typical of those which have been found in Andalucia and which date back 5,000 years. On the rather chilly and windswept hillside members were introduced to the flora and fauna, village culture and farming methods of the era. The guide and her translator explained how to make tools and pots to kill, skin and cook animals, how to construct a

GUIDED VISIT: The ICE contingent at Finca Algaba. dolmen, how to grind corn, how to mix paints, and how to keep warm inside a hut made of mud and thatch. It was a fascinating insight into prehistoric life in a beautiful, unspoilt location, but somehow the lure of the 21st century restaurants and shops of Ronda was even more attractive, and that was where the rest of the day was spent.

Forthcoming trips include Sevilla, the Caminito del Rey, Jerez and Portugal, in addition to regular activities at the clubhouse and in the local area. Based just outside of Estepona at the Urbanisation Bahia Dorada, they welcome all English speakers to their clubhouse for drinks and lunch on certain days. For further details visit http://www.siberme.com.

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EWN. “Myself and the team have worked tirelessly this winter with an aim to provide our restaurant diners with the best produce the market can offer, represented by new menu themes and ideas. We hope you enjoy the experience as much as we have so far.” As famed for the healthy freshness of its menu as the opulence of its environment, you can choose between an exquisitely prepared variety of mouth-watering seafood dishes, including oysters, carabineros, mussels, crab and national lobster. A fine range of organically prepared accompaniments, including spiralised vegetables and spelt pasta, are of course available. So if a day spent in idyll luxury, glamorously relaxed on an Emperor day bed, hydrated with mountainous mineral water and fine Champagne, feasting on a spectacular seafood platter sounds like a real treat for you and your partner, then why not arrange your place at The Beach House Marbella today?

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Café de Ronda - for a little taste of France PERFECT place for breakfast and lunch or to meet friends over a glass of wine By Elene Kotetishvili CAFÉ DE RONDA is a gorgeous lunchtime eatery loc a te d a t C a lle R a món Gómez de la Serna 23, near the Palacio de Congresos in Marbella. A light spacious restaurant decorated in pastel colours and chic rustic furniture, reminiscent of a French Riviera villa, it provides a luxurious and relaxing atmosphere in which to dine. A s e le c tion of w ine s adorns shelves and corners, betraying the owner ’s passion for good vintages, and an inviting lounge area entices you to stop for a coffee and pastry. Also on the walls are black and white photographs of Ernest Hemingw a y during a trip to

CAFÉ DE RONDA: A light spacious restaurant with chic rustic furniture. Ronda, a nod to the café’s name.

This is the perfect place to breakfast and lunch. The bar st aff ar e on hand t o make the finest cup of coffee using Illy beans and to advise on the myriad available pastries, such as croissants, Danish pastries and doughnuts. Particularly popular at the moment is the wholemeal croissant covered in cereals. This is a recommendation f r om t he owner hi m sel f , Douglas Goullet, who talks passi onat el y about t he café’s food and wine on offer. He stresses that they excel in the warm breakfast offering, with Eggs Benedi ct bei ng a cust om er favourite, however Café de Ronda’s real lunchtime speciality is the entrecôte with or i gi nal Rel ai s de Par i s sauce. Douglas explains that he has a source in France and the famous sauce tastes exactly the same here as it would in its native country. This delicacy alone warrants a visit to the café. Furthermore, Douglas changes t he house wi ne sel ect i on once a year. Hi s cur r ent favourite is a Glorioso Rioja Crianza 2012 that not only tastes fantastic, but is a great price too. Café de Ronda has a dist i nct l y cal m and r el axed ambience: an ideal place for a business lunch, a friendly

m eet i ng wi t h f r i ends, or simply to enjoy a glass of wi ne on your own i n t he spectacular green terrace. Lush rattan furniture and a num ber of t abl es i n t he sunken garden ensure that you have the opportunity to enjoy your meal in the afternoon sun.

Lunchtime speciality is the entrocôte with original Relais de Paris sauce which is the same as in its native country. Should you just stop by for a quick refreshment, the bar staff offer a choice of popular cocktails, a selection of teas and coffee, and can al so m ake you a customised juice, from fruits or veget abl es of your own choosing. Douglas Goullet has managed to bring the essence of French café culture into an Andal uci an envi r onm ent with this lovely eatery. The kitchen café closes at 5pm each day, so be sure to visit for breakfast or lunch. For more information and contact details, please refer to t hei r websi t e: www.cafederonda.es.

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FOTA trip 4th Battle of the R EC EN TLY 45 me mbe rs of the Friends of the Theatre Association connected with Salon Varietes in Fuengirola enjoyed an interesting and informative three-day trip to El Cabo de Gata Nature Reserve, near Almeria. El C a bo de G a ta (the C a pe of Agate), is Andalucia’s largest protected coastal area and some of Europe’s most original geological features are to be found here. It is the only area in Europe with a hot desert climate. With photographer Peter Manschot as their guide, those on the trip visited the bird sanctuary and the beautiful beaches of this wild and isolated coast, which, unlike many parts of Spain’s coastline, has remained largely unspoilt. W hy not join FO TA a nd go w ith them on their next trip? For information about FOTA and their trips, visit the desk at the Salon Varietes, Fuengirola, open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11.30am to 1.15pm.

Roosters is on SAN PEDRO is hosting the event By John Smith A S time pa s ses, so ur ban underground events begin to poke their heads above ground and on April 23, San Pedro Alcantara will welcome the fourth B at t l e of t he Roost er s (Batalla de Gallos) on the Boulevard of San Pedro. This is basically a form of rhyming rap performed by up to 30 young people who will battle against each other as part of a nationwide competition which seems to have been promoted generally by the Red Bull Group. O rigina lly, accor di ng t o Raf ael Pina, Deputy Mayor of San Pedro who is supporting the battle, this type of contest was performed without any

authorisation, but the participants themselves wanted to have formal backing for the event and once the council was content that all proper rules and regulations could be followed, it was happy to lend its support to the evening. The battle has also attracted support from local business and youth organisations and will run from 6pm until 11pm to what they hope will be a large and enthusiastic crowd. Participants don’t have to be professional and to some extent, they subscribe to the concept of ‘the more the merrier’ so that last minute applications may be accepted if potential battlers want to call 673 296 733.

The Bootleg Beatles in Gibraltar THIS year’s Gibraltar International Song Festival, which takes place on Saturday April 23 at the Tercentenary Sport Hall, has some very special guests performing during the show. The Bootleg Beatles, a British band, are hailed as one of the most successful Beatles Tribute bands in the world due to their longevity and popularity, having performed over 4,000 shows. Since their formation in 1980, the Bootleg Beatles have toured all around the world, including a 60-date tour of the Soviet Union. They have also shared the stage with great

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The Bootleg Beatles in one of their many incarnations. British musical heavyweights like Oasis and performed at Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee Party in Buckingham

Palace. They have recently played gigs on the Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury festival. Now on the premier Euro-

pean Festival circuit, it is a spectacular opportunity to have the pleasure of seeing the Bootleg Beatles, live, in Gibraltar. Tickets for the festival can be purchased online at www.gibraltarinternational songfestival.com or from the Gibraltar Tourist Office on Mackintosh Square. The festival’s main aim is to raise funds for charity and promote Gibraltar as a touristic and cultural destination. The Finals Gala is broadcast live on the internet, potentially reaching millions throughout Europe, Latin America and Russia.

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Mania Fever at Salon Varietes in Fuengirola MUSICAL extravaganza covering decades of classic numbers By Elene Kotetishvili MANIA FEVER, a sensational combination of musical excerpts from Broadway and the West End’s most famous hits, is coming to the Salon Varietes Fuengirola from April 22 to 26. This musical-theatre extravaganza will encompass decades of classic show-numbers and showcase fragments from favourites such as Moulin Rouge, Mary Poppins, Sister Act, Footloose, Matilda and Mamma Mia, to name a few.

There will be Can-Can dancers, comical strippers, magical illusions and hits from the Beatles, such as Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds and When I’m 64. With 12 dynamic, vibrant and varied musical selections, there is sure to be something for every audience member to enjoy. In addition, the show features a special performance from the children at Stagecoach Theatre School whose teacher, Alexandra Avery, has directed and choreographed the production.

A professional international artist who also performs a One-Woman cabaret show here on the Costa del Sol, the production will be an evening that lovers of music, comedy and theatre shall not forget. Tickets to this marvellous and magical display of song and dance are available from Salon Varietes. Simply call the box office on 952 474 542 between 11am and 2 30pm, Monday to Saturday, and one hour before each performance, or visit their website: www.sa lonvarietestheatre.com.

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Classical music, Mijas THERE will be a classical music concert on behalf of the Debra Butterfly Children’s Charity at at 7.30pm on Saturday April 16. Admission is €15 and the evening directed by Juan Paulo Gomez will see pieces played by Albeniz, Corelli, Holst and Mozart and has been organised by the Provincial Grand Lodge of Andalucia. Tickets should be obtained in advance from the box office open from 5pm to 8pm, call 952 472 596, or email teatrolaslagunas@ gmail.com or at the theatre two hours beforehand.

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New Jersey Boys help to raise funds PROMISES to be a great night out with fantastic music and a three-course meal By John Smith PERFORMING to help raise funds for Childline Andalucia, the New Jersey Boys, a particularly accurate tribute to the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, will appear at the Hotel Tamisa Golf Mijas on

Saturday May 21 when it will cost €35, not €25 as previously indicated to enjoy an evening of music and fine food. With cava on arrival, a three-course meal with wine, fantastic music and fundraising auction and raffle for this very worthwhile charity, the evening which starts at 7pm

promises to be a great night out with the knowledge that funds will help Childline Andalucia continue to offer its services to those children and teens who need assistance in the area. Tickets from Hotel Tamisa Golf on 952 585 988 and hello@childlineandalucia.org.

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Alhaurin Summer Fair THE TOPS group is organising a Summer Fair to raise money for local charities on Saturday May 21 at Venta La Recta (Alhaurin el Grande - Alhaurin de la Torre road) from 10.30am until 2.00pm. A large variety of goods will be on sale from homemade cakes, preserves and produce, gifts, cards, toiletries, handbags, scarves etc. to new/nearly new items. Tables can be supplied if necessary and each space costs €10. Call Jan on 662 296 530 for further information.

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PUPPIES: A breeder can advise on price and quality. The really pretty bitch has an undershot jaw (can’t show that). The bitch with the nice head is cow-hocked. The smaller bitch is not cow-hocked but has a weak back. One of the boys has blue

eyes (how did that happen?). There are three nice puppies, but not really outstanding. There is one outstanding puppy who is of show quality. Perhaps this isn’t what you were expecting. Now you have your litter

graded and priced accordingly, ready to sell them. As a breeder are you prepared to answer questions on training, housebreaking, grooming, and feeding? Can you direct your buyers to obedience classes, help them into the show ring, and recommend a local vet or dog groomer? Remember: You are now a dog breeder and your responsibility does not end when the dog leaves with its new owner. Let us hope that if you breed your bitch, that it is for the right reasons and in the right way, with lots of love, thought, and care put into your decision. Everything listed above will cost a lot of money. There are too many unwanted puppies already put to sleep each year due to ignorant and irresponsible breeding. Don’t let Fifi’s children end up this way.

Getting to grips with your brand new dwarf rabbit By Eleanor Hawkins ALTHOUGH most dwarf rabbit owners are pretty well informed on the basics, such as where to keep the cage and what to feed them, there are often doubts in particular when it comes to handling and getting them used to the home. The first thing owners of a new rabbit need to remember is that they require calm, careful handling and a lot of patience. In general rabbits are very docile creatures, yet if frightened there is always a chance of the odd nip or scratch. They must be handled with

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petting, they do not appreciate either. After arriving at a new home, rabbits should be left in peace for an hour or two before being approached calmly and quietly. During the first day or two, food should only be placed in the feeding dish, after that it can be fed from the hand. Never approach the cage from above, always do it from one side so the rabbit can see you coming. Once the rabbit understands that a hand is a thing that brings pleasure through petting or food, the most difficult part of the adaption

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Spring has arrived and healthy vegetables are in our gardens A PACKET of seeds sown during April can produce 30 to 40 plantlets for planting out after the autumn rains Dick Handscombe

Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

I HOPE that all the readers of our columns and books had a good Easter break and are now gearing up to make the best of the Spanish spring climate, damp soils after recent rains, spring flowering plants, home grown produce and garden wildlife. If you are new to Spain, or disappointed with your first few years gardening, our books will help you recognise that gardening here in Spain is very different to northern Europe and enable you to avoid further problems and expensive mistakes. Although Easter was relatively early this year many plants and some trees were in flower and a good number of fresh spring vegetables were ready for harvesting especially on the coast

GROW YOUR OWN: You can harvest daily, when at their best. where peas and broad beans can be up to two months ahead of those inland and up a few hundred metres. Recently I suggested how you could grow them on a small scale and

the books ‘Living well from our garden Mediteranean style’ and Apartment Gardening Mediterranean style’ explain more fully how to go about this. Growing your own makes sense

from five points of view. • You can do so ecologically from day one. • There are difficulties of obtaining ecologically grown vegetables in many areas and if they are available they can be pricey and not fresh every day. • You can harvest produce daily, or before each meal, when at their best. • You can grow tastier and less tough varieties, including heirloom and heritage variety no longer grown commercially. • You don’t need much space. Just ten builder's buckets can be very productive. • You can grow and eat not just by looks, taste, smell, and texture but also by their health benefits. As explained in ‘Living well from our Mediterranean garden’ many fruits and vegetables contain beneficial vitamins, minerals, and fibres. Some examples are: Asparagus: Vitamins A, B, C and K

plus manganese and selenium. Broccoli: Vitamins A, C, K and folic acid. Garlic: Vitamins C, B5, B6 and zinc, potassium, calcium, selenium, iron and copper Leeks: Vitamins A, C, E, K, plus potassium, iron, calcium, manganese and folates. New potatoes: Vitamins A, C and vaOnions: Vitamin A, plus sulphur and a number of other antioxidants. Almonds: Vitamins E, B2, plus manganese, copper and phosphorus, Apricots: Vitamin C, plus betacarotene, calcium, potassium, silicon, iron and phosphorous. Lemons: Vitamins A, B, C and P. Strawberries: Vitamin C, plus other antioxidants. (c) Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com April 2016

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Mileage fraud crackdown AUTHORITIES in the UK are now l o o k i n g t o c l o s e what has been described as an ala r m i n g l o o p ho le, through which car mileage is fixed leading to dangerous safety issues across British roads. Classic clocking saw motorists simply wind back the odometer, but today there are companies which specialise in changing digital mileages for a small fee. While by law there is a disclaimer noting that it is illegal to sell cars secondhand wi t h o u t d i sc l o s in g mileage changes made, it is thought that loopholes are being widely abused, meaning that many cars on the road are far more shopworn than their documents might suggest.

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“The Veyron has rendered everything I’ve ever said about any other car obsolete. It’s rewritten the rule book, moved the goalposts and in the process, given Mother Nature a bloody nose.” Some might say...

Restored classic revealed PORSCHE 911 2.5 S/T presented at an Essen event By Matthew Elliott PORSCHE pulled out all the stops to transform the Techno Classica in Essen into a very special event, by presenting a restored Porsche 911 2.5 S/T which was the class winner at the 1972 Le Mans. It took two years for specialist Porsche mechanics to complete the restoration, and the Essen event represents its first introduction to the public. Head of Porsche Classic at Porsche AG, Alexander Fabig, said: “The 911 2.5 S/T was rediscovered a few years ago by a collector in the USA, and it was in a really dilapidated condition. Our experts have done an excellent job at restoring the sports car to the highest standards.” “We are thrilled about the confi-

dence this customer placed in us with this restoration job. This project is unparalleled and of great historical significance,” he continued. The restoration was an extremely difficult process, even for bright minds with state-of-the-art technology. Bodywork in particular proved a tough obstacle as the 911 had suffered both accidental damage and unprofessional repairs. Corrosion had inflicted major damage and the roof was deformed almost beyond repair. After comprehensive metalwork, the body was coated in cathodic-dip painting to provide long-term protection, before a full finish and painting in the original light yellow colour that captivated spectators more than 40 years ago. Only 24 of this particular model were ever built, making the discov-

ery a massive coup for both Porsche and motoring lovers alike. It is particularly sentimental for the company which has a vibrant history with the legendary Le Mans 24-hour race. Porsche is the most successful brand to have participated in the Le Mans race, with more than 800 vehicles taking part since 1951 clocking up 103 class victories and 17 overall victories between them.

RESTORED: Le Mans winner.

An old school return ORIGINAL Land Rover Series 1 4x4s will be revamped LAND ROVER is planning to produce 25 new models of its original Series 1 4x4, which first debuted in the British market in 1948 in a nod to avid collectors announced at the Tech-

no Classica show in Essen, Germany. The revamped vehicles will not be completely new, but rather will be fully-restored versions of 25 hand-picked models

verified for authenticity. Lucky customers will be able to watch the process unfold at the original Defender factory in Solihull, with timescales for production ranging from six to

nine months and costs lying between €74,000 and €99,000. Originally designed for farm use the Series 1 had a 1.6 litre petrol engine and a four-speed gearbox.

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New Tesla model debuts in LA BRINGING electric driving to the mass market A DESIGN studio in Los Angeles was the site where Tesla Motors unveiled its highly-anticipated Model 3 aimed at bringing electric driving to the mass market in 2017. At less than half the cost of Teslaâ€™s previous Model S and X, the latest release will sell from $35,000 (â‚Ź31,000) in the US, and manage 215 miles on a full charge. The move represents the climax of a long-held dream by Tesla mastermind Elon Musk, of bringing electric vehicles to the masses. A goal funded by the sales of luxury ecological cars to environmentally-minded celebrities with money to burn. Seating five adults, auto-pilot self-driving features, and a large touchscreen panel, the Model 3 will be able to reach 60mph from a dead stop and boasts a sleek design with a panoramic glass roof. Huge lines of eager buyers have attended Tesla stores across the country to put down deposits, in scenes more reminiscent of a smartphone launch or film premiere. Experts think the Model 3 could be the car that changes market dynamics, from a tiny minority of electric vehicles to a viable alternative.

MODEL 3: Could change market dynamics.

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The Foxes are Europe-bound and ‘Masterful’ Danny Willett AS Joshua and Mullins ‘Rule the World’ Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre. Costa de Almeria

FOOTBALL • Leicester City, who beat relegated-threatened Sunderland 2-0 last Sunday thanks t o Ja m i e Va rd y ’s double, remain seven points clear at the top of the Premiership. The Foxes now require three wins (or n i n e points) to clinch the to p flight crown for the very first

time. It’s simply their title to lose! And next season the E as t M id la n d s clu b will p la y in th e C h a mp io ns League. • The other PL games last weekend saw second-placed Tottenham bump off Manchester United 3-0; West Ham, courtesy of Andy Carroll’s hat-trick, drew 3-3 with Arsenal; WBA lost 2-1 at Manchester City for whom Sergio Aguero netted his 130th goal on his 200th appearance for the club; Southampton eased past hopeless Newcastle 3-1. Doomed Aston Villa succumbed 2-1 at home to Bournemouth; Swansea City ended Chelsea’s unbeaten run with a 1-0 win in South Wales; Liverpool beat lack-lustre Stoke 4-1; Crystal Palace defeated Norwich 1-0 in the vital relegation battle and Watford were

JAMIE VARDY: Scored a double against Sunderland.

DID YOU KNOW? Four of England 1966 World Cup winners are not too well, healthwise. Martin Peters (aged 72) and Ray Wilson (81) are suffering with Alzheimer’s disease; Nobby Stiles (73) is battling against prostate cancer and Jack Charlton (now 80) is in the early stages of dementia, unable to fish, with fading memory. Another ex-England footballer, Ray Wilkins (59), also has Alzheimer’s.

held 1-1 by Everton. • In-form Burnley still le a d the C ha mpions hip a he a d of M iddle s brough with Brighton & Hove Albion, H ull C ity, D e rby C ounty a nd She ffie ld Wednesday close behind. B olton Wa nde re rs ha ve been relegated! • It’s Wigan Athletic, Burton A lbion a nd B ra dford City 1-2-3 in FL1 (Crewe Alexandra are down) and promote d N ortha mpton Town, Oxford United and Accrington Stanley are the top three in FL2. • Celtic, Rangers (champions), Dunfermline Athletic and East Fife are top of the SPL, SLC, SL1 and SL2 respectively. • In Spain’s La Liga, A tle tic o M a drid be a t Es panyol 3-1 to close w i t h i n

shock Masters win with a superb five-under-par 67 as 2015 champion Jordan Spieth crumbled during a thrilling final round at Augusta. Willett, 28, won his first major by t hr ee shots to becom e t he first British victor in 20 years, since Ni ck Fal do triumphed in 1996. Overnight leader Spieth led by five shots as he appr oached t he 10t h gr een at August a, but t he Am er i can surprisingly dropped six shots in three DANNY WILLET: Claimed a shock hol es and Wi l l et t Masters win. t ook advant age of on, and eight division world his capitulation, held his champion and boxing legner ve, and went on t o end Manny Pacquiao beat claim the coveted green Timothy Bradley junior in jacket in style. his last fight before retiring. Engl and’s Lee HORSE RACING Westwood tied with • Teenage jockey David Spieth for second Mullins rode 33-1 shot Rule place, with Paul the World to victory in last Casey j oi nt Saturday’s 169th Grand Nafourth. tional. Mouse Morris And it ANTHONY trained the nine-year-old was joy all JOSHUA: World hor se, owned by Ryanai r round for heavyweight chief Michael O’Leary, and Wi l l e t t champion. finished ahead of The Last whose Samuri, Vics Canvas, Gilw i f e gam boa and Goonyel l a. g a v e There were 72,730 spectabi r t h t o tors at Aintree to see the their first race. child (Zach) on ROUND-UP March 30. • This weekend we have RUGBY UNION the Chinese F1 Grand Prix • In the semi-finals of the from Shanghai – and FerEuropean Champions Cup nando Alonso will be at the it’s Leicester v Toulon/Racwheel. i ng 92 and Sar acens v • The World Snooker Wasps. In the quarter-finals, Championships start on SatLei cest er whi pped St ade urday. Francais 41-13, Saracens • The British Swimming beat Nor t ham pt on 29- 20 Cham pi onshi ps and and Wasps stung Exeter 25Olympic trials are now un24. derway in Glasgow. BOXING • And the first Divisional • GB’s Anthony Joshua matches of the 2016 County knocked out Am er i can Cricket Championship have Charles Martin to become been completed. world heavyweight champi-

thre e points of le a de rs Barcelona who surprisingly lost 1-0 at Real Sociedad. And Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player ever to score 30 goals six seasons running in La Liga, as Real Madrid whipped Eibar 4-0 to stay third. • Already this week we’ve had the second legs of the Champions League quarterfinals with Manchester City starting 2-2 with PSG. Tonight Liverpool (1) and Borussia Dortmund (1) play the return leg of their laste ight Europa Le a gue tie. A nd a ls o la s t night We s t Ham met Manchester Unite d in the ir FA C up s ixth round replay. • Coming up this weekend we have Chelsea-Manchester City, Leicester-West Ham, Norwich-Sunderland and Stoke-Spurs in vital PL games, while it’s Hibs-Dundee United and Celtic-Rangers in the Scottish C up s e mifinals. GOLF • Sheffieldborn Danny Wille tt c la ime d a

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BAVIERA GOLF: Boasts an ideal microclimate. The driving range with 21 bays for adults and 11 bays specially dedicated to children, chipping area and two putting green areas are well located close to the clubhouse, and are perfect to warm up and you can even have some refreshments at the bar. In 2008 the new clubhouse and restaurant were built. Facilities include 200 parking spaces, modern changing rooms, Jacuzzi and sauna, gymnasium, caddy

master and pro-shop. This luxurious product is well worth a visit and is the perfect place to relax and take in the views from the sunny terrace down to the Mediterranean. Why not book your next game of golf at Baviera Golf? You can now reserve your tee time with CostaLessGolf and pay only €105.00 for two players including shared buggy during April. Email enquiries@costalessgolf.com.

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Local wins race AFTER a two-year break from racing, Peter Bowerman powered his way back to winning ways last month. “Winning races is about mental agility and being able to read the situation around you and re-

act quickly, obviously having a heavy right foot and no fear of speed also helps,” said Peter. Peter, originally from Chigwell Essex and MD of the successful Overseas Dreams real estate agency in Marbella and La Cala De Mijas, is already an Historic Touring Car Champion and two times previous winner of the GTI championship making him one of the favourites for this year. Peter had two years away from racing whilst expanding his business, but is back with his trusty black, battle scared GTI nicknamed ‘zee panzer’.