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ISSUE NO. 1609

5 - 11 May 2016

COSTA DEL SOL

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

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Unemployment in Marbella dropping By John Smith Although the dip in the registered number of unemployed people in the whole of Marbella only dropped by 170 during April, it was sufficient to take the jobless total to under 13,000 for the first time since 2009, according to figures released by the Andalucian Employment Service. March had seen some very significant decreases but the good news is that the downwards trend continues, and at 12,977 people this shows a decrease over the same period last year of 1,244 (a drop of nearly 9 per cent). The gender split is relatively even, although female unemployment at 7,152 does show quite a gap with just 5,825 men looking for jobs. Hopefully with the expected influx of tourists and the reopening of different bars and beaches as the weather gets better, the unemployment figures will continue to show a downwards trend and will possibly plateau during the summer months. The figures were not as strong in the province of Mala-

ga, although unemployment did still fall but not as dramatically as hoped for or in a match to Marbella over the past few months, as there are still 178,613 registered unemployed in the province. When one considers that the overall figure for unemploy-

ment across the whole of Spain has been edging upwards, this news for the people and the tax payers of Marbella possibly bodes well for the future, especially if a stable government (by no means a certainty) comes to power in the June 26 general election.

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Food drive THE official Costa del Sol food bank, Bancosol, has organised a food drive for this Friday and Saturday (May 6-7) in collaboration with Maskom Supermercados, Carrefour Market and Supercor.

Five hundred and twelve volunteers will be manning collection points at 44 stores across Malaga Province, inviting shoppers to pop an extra item or two in their baskets for families in need.

You have to be in it to win it By John Smith WE would like to congratulate the Olive Press in coming second to a French publication in the recently announced Tesca Awards whereby a number of media companies invited their readers to vote for them as the best local newspaper, radio station or blog in their area. The hard-working team of young writers in the Olive Press defeated all the other English language newspapers in Spain that had entered the competition to win this award and deserve a pat on the back for what they have achieved.

WATER RESERVES: Malagaâ€™s dams, such as the Pantano del Chorro, are dangerously low.

Arid winter takes effect By Matt Ford IT could be a long summer for Malaga Province, with the most negative predictions regarding an impending water shortage confirmed with each passing day. The seven municipal dams located throughout the region are only half full

following the third driest winter since records began, and although April was relatively wet, it did not rain enough to make up the deficit. Average rainfall between October and April since 1942 is 481 litres per square metre, but this year only 196.4 litres per square metre have been recorded, according to data released by

Malaga Meteorological Centre. All indications are that Malaga will face the summer season with low water reserves, and there is a very real chance of an emergency situation developing by autumn. In this context, farmers in the Guadalhorce valley will not plant winter crops such as artichoke, cabbage and lettuce.

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AVERAGE OCCUPANCY: Over the May Day weekend was 84 per cent. Caminito del Rey and surrounding areas promoted by the Junta de Andaluc ia re giona l gove rnme nt, a nd the Tourism Board has headed off to the

US to promote the destination across the pond, with an aim of attracting people from further afield that the traditional European visitor.

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Heavy fare AROUND 15,000 diners attended the eighth Seafood Festival in Benalmadena over the Bank Holiday weekend, with approximately seven tonnes of seafood eaten during the event, which ended on Monday May 2.

Connect 6 RESIDENTS of Torreblanca del Sol, Fuengirola, will soon feel closer to the rest of the town as a new bus itinerary, Line 6, will provide them with a direct public transport link.

Free ride TORREMOLINOS Council has announced an incentive â€˜Buy in the centre and park gratisâ€™ in partnership with local business owners, with 1,200 free spaces to be made available for shoppers.

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Confidence and sales on the up By Eleanor Hawkins AS the Costa del Sol and Malaga Province continue to bounce back from the recession, car sales continue to rise, a sure sign that things are finally getting better. The latest figures revealed by the sector this week reported registrations of 9,558 cars in the province over the first four months of the year, 7 per cent more than during the same period in 2015. Not only that, but April was one of the best months in recent years, with a total of 2,541 people splashing out on a new set of wheels as confidence increases and employment improves. At a regional level, Malaga is the Andalucian province currently registering the most new car purchases. In fact it registered almost 25 per cent of all the new cars sold in Andalucia. Second in the running was Sevilla with 8,691 sales between January and April, followed by Cadiz with 5,696.

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NEW WHEELS: Costa residents are splashing out as confidence increases.

A PROVINCIAL appeals court has confirmed a six-month jail sentence for a man who was caught boarding a plane to Bucharest with his wife, in spite of the fact that he was not allowed anywhere near her. The couple was stopped at Malaga airport in June 2014 and the man was found to have been issued a restraining order by a Granada court, banning him from approaching his wife until the following December. He was later given the jail sentence for breaching the restraining order, but appealed claiming that he had thought the order had run out in April. However, the appeals court found that there were in fact two orders, one regarding his wife and another regarding weapon possession and it was the latter which had run out in April 2014. The judge decided the accused was fully aware of which was which and confirmed the sentence.

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Scouts take centre stage at the International Feria By Sam Croft THE first Fuengirola Scout Group was out in full force on S at u r d a y Ap r i l 3 0 , as creatu r e s b i g a n d sm all made their way to the Feria Internacional de los Pueblos in Fuengirola to take part in a bit of multi-cultural merriment. The scout group was celebrating the 100th anniversary of Cubs and the 30th anniversary of Beavers, and in order to mark this miles tone, B e a v e r s, C u b s , Scouts, Rainbows and Brownies joined forces and took to the streets, as they participated in a parade that went through the streets of Fuengirola and ultimately s traigh t i n t o t h e b e a tin g heart of the Feria. Group leaders were on

MILESTONES: Celebrations for the Cubs and Beavers. hand to make sure that little critters were on their best behaviour, but the children remained calm and collected in the face of the blazing sunshine and the thunder of the drums, as factions from

various countries and parts of Spain showed up to get involved in the international intrigue. The U nite d K ingdom group was led by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip

themselves (or perhaps impersonators of them), with the scout group taking up the rear as they marched behind a huge float decorated with a huge custom-made cake to mark the respective anniversaries, and pulled by a van on loan from the Ark Christian Fellowship in Las Rampas. Upon arrival at the Feria, the scout group headed to a quaint British tavern set up just for the occasion, with tasty ales flowing from the taps, the smell of fish and chips wafting in from jus t outs ide the door, and the Costa Soul Singers and the cover band Revival belting out an assortment of toe -ta pping tune s of B ritis h a nd inte rna tiona l origin.

It was a day to remember for the scouts, as the International Feria brings an explosion of colour and culture to the town But bef or e t he m usi c ki cked off , t he chi l dr en once again took centre stage as they performed several spi r i t ed dances ar ound a maypole set up especially for the occasion. Parents and well-wishers beamed proudly as the wee ones skipped their way in, and like old pros, took the ribbons in hand and performed their nimble routine round and round

the stately maypole. After that the children were free to run and play, as t hey ni bbl ed on hot dogs and played tag while parent s enj oyed som e l i vel y conversation in a jovial atmosphere. All in all it was a day to remember for the scouts, as wel l as a l ovel y day f or Britain and all the world, as the International Feria br ought an expl osi on of col our and cul t ur e t o t he town to remind us all that even though we may speak different languages, wear different clothes, or eat different foods, at the end of t he day we al l val ue t he same things: family, friendship, and a little bit of good old-fashioned fun.

A woman’s cry for help A DISTRESSED mother recently managed to alert the authorities to a possible case of domestic violence by sending a note pleading for help to school with her son’s homework. The note, found by a teacher in Benalma de na on A pril 18 be tween pages of a pupil’s schoolbook, set off a chain of events which saw the school headmistress contact the National Police with the woman’s husband eventually arrested. Although the suspect was released with

charges, he will have to wear an electronic tracker at all times and a temporary restraining order is in place until the case can be heard by a court. However government delegate for Malaga Miguel Briones, speaking of the case on May 4, stressed the man must be considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Briones praised the woman for finding a means of asking for help and the system, which he reported worked perfectly from the moment the note was found.

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Bikers in Ronda to protest about ‘safety’ barriers By John Smith ON Sunday May 1 between 250 and 300 bikers met at the bottom of the Ronda road in San Pedro Alcantara with the intention of demonstrating their ongoing opposition to the way in which safety barriers on that road and indeed in Spain generally are constructed. While the barriers are constructed in a manner which is possibly good for cars, they are potentially lethal for anyone who happens to come off a bike. This particular demonstration was also brought about because of the death in the previous week of local chiropractor Mark Lane who was killed on the Ronda road where he hit an unprotected post. One of the organisers of the ride S e rg i o A r a g o n e s s a i d t h a t a b o u t seven people had died at that particular bend so far this year. The danger is that the metal bar-

BIKE PROTEST: Just some of the bikers who took part.

riers at the side of the road are of a height which will literally cut off the head of a biker who slides across the road. According to Sergio these could be made much safer with the simple addition of rubber protectors at the bottom of the barriers. The route of the journey was from San Pedro to the hospital in Ronda and then a return to stop at the Venta el Madroño where bikers often meet and Mark was the boyfriend of the owner’s daughter Fatima. Those taking part in the protest are no ‘Wild Angels,’ but people of various ages and nationalities who have spent a huge amount of money between them on buying top quality bikes and equipment. There are those who fear that every journey could be their last as they believe that without protective rubbers that the barriers are not only killers but are also illegal.

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Alboran crossing A TOTAL of 22 boats with 120 sailors on board departed Benalmadena for the enclave of Melilla on Friday April 29, in the second ‘A Sea Without Barriers’ Cartagena-BenalmadenaMelilla regatta.

False docs LOCAL POLICE arrested a man for alleged forgery of 10 medical prescriptions, which were found under the seat of his car.

On the up TORREMOLINOS continues its commercial upsurge with the news that 81 applications for new business licences in the town centre have been submitted since it was pedestrianised in December 2015.

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Man badly beaten A BRITISH man was viciously stabbed in Marbella over the Bank Holiday weekend, with National Police suspecting that the incident may have been triggered by a drunken altercation. Emergency services received notice of the incident around 9am on Saturday April 30, and half an hour later the victim was dumped at a local clinic by two unidentified men, who immediately drove away in a white car. He had received several deep cuts to the head, chest, neck and arm so an ambulance was dispatched to transfer him to the Costa del Sol Hospital, where it was discovered that his internal organs were intact and his life was not in immediate danger, although an

emergency operation was required to treat the injuries.

The victim was dumped at a local clinic by two unidentified men No arrests have been made as yet, but police have opened an investigation and continue to search for the perpetrators, who witnesses have reported to be a group of intoxicated Englishmen. In a separate incident on Saturday April 30, four men were admitted to hospital after being badly beaten in a fracas outside a Marbella nightclub, which is thought to have involved around a dozen people.

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Garbage force A POLICE report delivered to the mayor of Manilvaâ€™s office has highlighted the most recent examples of charges being pressed over refuse disposal in the town. Plain clothes officers have been on the case, handing fines to nine individuals and businesses for offences such as leaving bags of rubbish outside municipal bins for no reason, failing to collect dog faeces, and fly-tipping.

Meeting promises BENALMADENA Council has announced that maintenance and restoration work in Plaza de la Tribuna in Arroyo de la Miel centre is almost complete. Murals have been retouched, pipes repaired, and railings repainted during the tasks, which also included installation of a sign returning the squareâ€™s original name.

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Tarted up MANILVA roundabout north, next to the motorway, has been tarted up with the words ‘Villa de Manilva’ in large blue letters, plus the municipal shield, with coloured lighting to be installed later.

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Paradise found

A protest I N T E R N AT I O N A L Worker’s Day on Sunday May 1 saw thousands take to the streets in provincial capitals across Andalucia to protest about better wages, permanent contracts, and social justice.

Local icon BENALMADENA Council has voted unanimously that the bronze statue entitled ‘The Little Girl of Benalmadena,’ which has stood in Plaza España since 1967, should be recognised as a unique town symbol.

NEW FILM: The movie was filmed almost entirely in Torremolinos. By Matt Ford TORREMOLINOS mayor Jose Ortiz aims to promote cinematography in the town, and has made a good start by signing an agreement with the company responsible for the movie ‘Resort Paraiso’ (Paradise Resort), filmed mostly in La Carihuela, for

which a teaser was shown at the Malaga Film Festival. The movie, a tense thriller shot by local director Enrique Garcia, was filmed at the ‘Sol Timor’ hotel and is scheduled to go on general release in the third quarter of 2016. It tells the story of a couple who take refuge in a hotel which is closed for winter,

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where they encounter a fiendish security guard. Ortiz expressed his enthusiasm for the film because “cinema is an important cultural opportunity to regain the splendour of this town, a film town.” The deal will see a number of courses and seminars related to production and other aspects of film also take place.

THE Sotogrande and Guadarranque coastlines will be rejuvenated in the “shortest period of time” according to the San Roque mayor Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix. The local council have been requesting help from the Junta de Andalucia regional government since 2013 in respect of the former, which is losing sand due to erosion, but so far they have not been addressed, meaning only two breakwaters have been built using funds raised by the council and local residents. The Popular Party-controlled Junta have “evaded the regeneration of San Roque beaches for more than four years, for no reason,” said the mayor. Conversely, at Guadarranque, the river mouth has become filled with sand meaning that “at low tide you can practically walk across to Los Barrios district from San Roque, and we have spent years asking the Port Authority for an answer that never comes… every day a different excuse.”

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Fine outlook for LGBT

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By Matt Ford LGBT tourists visiting Torremolinos have had a rough deal in recent years with a lack of activities, events, and infrastructure presenting a limited holiday experience based around the town centre’s aging bars and discos, leading many with little reason to return when far greater variety is on offer in Sitges (Barcelona) and Ibiza. This may now be set to change with the new council recognising the promise of LGBT tourism, and this year will see a total of four large events in what promises to be the greatest summer in history for the local LGBT community. Gay Pride LGBT2 takes place from June 2-5, with opening speeches by LGBT luminaries set to be followed by a parade and plenty of musical support, including free live performances and DJs. From July 5-10 what is arguably Torremolinos’ biggest summer event, ‘Wonder Beach,’ will bring artists including Fangoria and Monarchy, plus theatre and other shows, to the Palacio de los Congresos, supported by bars and discos in La Nogalera. On July 11 ‘La Demence,’ the largest LGBT boat cruise in Europe, hits Mala-

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A 62-YEAR OLD English man plummeted 20 metres down an embankment in Mijas on Sunday May 1, forcing a rescue by local firefighters, Local Police and ambulance services, who later confirmed that he had been drinking heavily.

Fishy day LA CALA DE MIJAS celebrated International Labour Day on May 1 with its Traditional ‘sardinada,’ at which around 600 kilos of the fish were distributed.

Child care TORREMOLINOS: Looks set to fully embrace LGBT culture this summer. ga City in what promises to be a historic day for LGBT tourism in the province. Around 2,500 visitors are expected to disembark in the port, and free coach transfer has been arranged to transport the revelers to Bajondillo beach in Torre-

molinos where famous chiringuitos such as ‘Eden Beach’ have prepared a busy schedule of events. Finally, around 1,500 ‘bears’ will invade Torremolinos, from August 10-16 as the ‘Mad Bear Beach’ party comes to

town in celebration of the LGBT subculture related to hair and beards. Torremolinos Mayor Jose Ortiz says that in order to be a truly LGBT-friendly destination, it is also necessary to build links with local businesses.

APPLICATIONS for preschool childcare in Torremolinos will be accepted from Tuesday May 3. Various grants are available to a maximum of €250 per month, with more details from the town hall or your child’s nursery.

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British Embassy anxious to get expats to vote on referendum By John Smith

THE British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, made the train journey to Malaga on Friday, April 29, to speak to a collection of press and council representatives to promote the voter registration campaign. In some ways, whilst clearly anxious to ensure that as many British expatriates did take the trouble to register to vote as possible, the ambassador had a somewhat difficult position to defend. This was due to the fact that the current government had, as part of its election manifesto, stated that it wanted to see one person one vote, but it had called the referendum with insufficient time to pass legislation to allow those UK passport holders resident in Spain (or elsewhere), who had lived here for more than 15 years, to vote. This coupled with the fact that those who had lived in Northern Ireland could not apply to register to vote online, and

RECRUITING: Ambassador Manley, flanked by British Government officials on April 29. that no obvious assistance was available for those without internet connection, rather dampened the excitement of those being exhorted to invite British expatriates to register to vote.

Regardless of this trio of disappointments, there are still potentially hundreds of thousands of British potential voters still not registered for the referendum. No one actually knows the

true number, but since the start of 2016, it appears that as many as 80,000 people from Spain have visited the government website https://www.gov.uk/register-tovote and the majority of them have

Why not adopt a wolf? YOU may not know it, but each and every day there is a dedicated team of caring individuals who perform invaluable conservation work by helping nurture and protect wild wolves in the beautiful Spartan badlands inland from the Costa del Sol. The Lobo Park in Antequera is one of the worldâ€™s only specialist scientific parks devoted to studying and preserving the way of the wolf. The Lobo Park has a wide range of different dreams but chief among them is protecting the worldâ€™s wild wolf population, providing a lone voice of support for a beautiful animal which is all too often brutalised and misunderstood by humans. Unfortunately due to generations of prejudice, wolves have been terribly neglected despite a burgeoning animal rights movement, and the Lobo Park is hoping to raise public awareness of their plight, and just how close they have come to extinction. Luckily the Lobo Park is here in Spain for anyone interested in wolves to visit and understand the dynamics of their society as they truly live, outside of the placid captivity of a zoo. A faithful team live and work with the wolves year round, taking precious care not to interfere with their natural instincts. There are three main species of wolves at the park, Eurasian, Iberian and Alaskan, and the team are constantly inundated with international requests to take care of new pups and homeless adults. Each wolf has its own remarkably independent personality and you can discover more about their

registered to vote. It is a very simple process and basically requires a passport number, national insurance number and postcode of your last UK address. Despite everything that appears on any website, it is highly recommended that anyone who possibly can should register no later than May 16. The reason is very simple, as whilst you can register online, ballot papers will be sent by post on May 23 which means that you have to receive the physical document, cast your vote and then post it back in time to be counted in the referendum. One thing that the ambassador made clear was that there is a great deal of misinformation with regards to what could or would happen in the event of an exit from the Union. The only things that he could really say with certainty is that in the event of leaving, British nationals would cease to be nationals of the European State and that everything else was effectively supposition, and possibly wishful thinking.

Iberian Wolf.

LOBO PARK: There are three main species of wolf at the park. fascinating stories by visiting the Lobo Park in person or online. You can find out about Hudson, born in an Amsterdam zoo and now living free, soon to be united with his fellow Alaskan tundra wolf Nukka. Or the very ever curious Elena who adores observing visitors, who often fall in love with her wolfish charm. By adopting a wolf at the Lobo Park you can make a huge difference to your chosen wolf and

also the wider preservation of this incredible species. You will be doing your bit for the environment and your care will be crucial in helping the Lobo Park secure a safe environment for the many wolves needing its love and expertise. If you are considering a truly special gift for someone you care about, who loves animals, then adopting a wolf on their behalf would be a truly remarkable statement.

To arrange a tour, or to find out more, you can visit their website at www.lobopark.com Email the Lobo Park at info@lobopark.com, or you can call them on +34 952 031 107 to arrange an experience you certainly wonâ€™t forget.

Guided tours are at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 16:30 every day except Wednesday.

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Marbella tragedy provokes demo By Matt Ford MALAGA witnessed a tumultuous Occupational Health Day on Thursday April 28, as angry campaigners from the CCOO and UGT workers’ unions gathered in Malaga City to decry the “tragic” increase in work-related accidents in the province following the earlier death of a 45-year old married man in Marbella. The accident occurred a day earlier in the exclusive Balcones de Sierra Blanca urbanisation, where the man was working

4,208 work-related accidents have been filed in Malaga Province since January 1 as a brick layer at a luxury mansion on Calle Miramar. He had been working on a scaffold alongside his boss and another man when he lost his balance and fell from a height of seven to eight metres. An ambulance rushed to the scene but

paramedics were unable to resuscitate him. Police sources have suggested that the man was not wearing basic safety equipment such as a helmet or harness and an investigation has been opened, with the contractor in charge of the workers arrested under potential charges of manslaughter and evasion of workers’ rights. The incident is the fifth fatal accident so far in Malaga Province alone this year, with 4,208 work-related accidents filed since January 1.

Blink and you’ll miss it

BRIGHT AND EARLY: The Eta Aquarid is a pre-dawn shower so you’ll have to get up early. A METEOR storm formed by debris from Halley’s Comet will be evident throughout the Costa this weekend, particu-

larly on the nights of Thursday May 5 and Friday May 6. The Eta Aquarids shower is visible in May and October

every year, and although it tends to favour the southern hemisphere it can still be pretty impressive here in meridional Europe. You might even be lucky enough to spot an ‘earthgrazer’, a bright, long-lasting asteroid that travels laterally across the sky at great speed. In fact, the shower is among the fastest and brightest, with its meteoroids piercing the sky at a mind-boggling 148,000 miles per hour. In order to view the phenomenon it is best to look in a southeasterly direction, with up to 60 shooting stars an hour expected during the peak of activity. The Eta Aquarids is predominantly a pre-dawn shower, so you’ll have to be up bright and early to catch the show, although that still might be preferable to waiting for Halley’s Comet itself, which is next due to visit Earth in 2061.

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The rise of the online shopper By Matt Ford THE rise of e-commerce continues apace, and Malaga is leading the revolution in Andalucia, according to data published by the regional government’s Department of Employment, Business and Commerce. Their report notes that 324,422 people made online purchases during that period, compared with 305,082 in second-placed

Sevilla, although there remain 584,450 Malaga residents between the ages of 16 and 74 who have never made an online purchase. The majority of these say they still prefer to go to a physical store, although many also claim fears over security, privacy, difficulties in the return of faulty goods, and lack of technical know-how, while others simply don’t have a credit card.

State tax returns THE State Tax Agency AEAT has returned more than €258.3 million to 425,238 Andalucian taxpayers in the opening month of the tax return campaign for 2015, with €41.5 million dished out to 65,374 Malaga residents. From May 4 until June 29, contributors earning less than €65,000 per year

can also request an appointment with AEAT to modify or prepare their 2015 documentation, with booking available online at www.agenciatributaria.es or by telephone on 901 223 344/915 530 071. Offices will be open Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm from May 10 until June 30.

Fun for all of the family THE municipal park in Alhaurin de la Torre is to host a spring festival for young people between 6pm and 10pm on Saturday, May 14, in support of the International Day Against Homophobia. There will be a foam party with live music from Young Killer, Sosa and also a DJ set from Bruno Dass.

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The Little Geranium stuns with the quality of its food By John Smith

TEAM: Steven and Michele.

DECOR: Bright and stylish, it is a wonderfully pleasant place to be in. ant place to be in, and that is before you have even tried the food or the exquisite cocktails, of which she is quite-rightly proud. Steven’s culinary background is impressive to say the least. As one of just 30 Fellows of the World Master Chefs group, Steven stands almost in a class of his own, having been elected to this prestigious group of existing members who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the industry and the society. Having won Michelin Stars with previous restaurants, this

chef is also a TV personality, well known for his work with Ready Steady Cook, hotelier and author, whose cookery books have sold over half a million copies all over the world. Each month, Steven produces a brand new evening menu where he introduces the freshest of seasonal ingredients which he cooks in his inimitable style, and the food really does have to be given the full sensory review of seeing, smelling, tasting and eating to fully appreciate the gastronomic strength of the restaurant.

All evening dishes are cooked to order, and there is a small but enticing menu which caters for those who love meat, fish and vegetarian dishes.

Steven’s signature dishes at the moment include mini bouillabaisse, with hand-dived scallop, mussels, shrimp, and lobster veloute as a recommended entrée, and wild venison from San Sebastian, redcurrant juices, roasted beetroot and garlic confit as a main course. With such high quality food comes an understandable and well-priced wine list, with a wide range of wines of all styles and prices, to suit every palate and pocket. It is of course guaranteed that

there will always be a wine to suit any of the dishes on the menu, and for those who are not too thirsty, the Little Geranium even offers Cava in Benjamin size, although naturally it also offers some fine French Champagne and wine, as well as a selection of good Spanish wines. There is no question that Steven is an inspired chef who enjoys cooking to the delight of those who visit his restaurant and in the company of Michele, they offer a combination of fine dining together with comfort and quality service, at a price which is really very affordable. The Little Geranium is open Tuesday to Saturday 1pm to 3.30pm and 7pm to 10.30pm. Visit the restaurant’s website: www.thelittlegeranium.com to view the menu, or call 952 493 602 to make a reservation.

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BASED in La Cala de Mijas, it really is quite staggering that a restaurant of this class and quality should be found outside one of the big cities, but their loss is the Costa’s gain. The Little Geranium is a gorgeous gem of a restaurant situated in Calle Ronda, in the heart of the La Cala de Mijas community. Run by Steven and Michele Saunders, the restaurant only opened in May 2015, but since then has enjoyed such a phenomenal reputation that evening sittings are often booked for months in advance, as there are just 50 settings, although it is always worth checking as cancellations do sometimes occur. Lunchtime sees a very wide tapas range which often includes a succulent tasting menu, which is so reasonably priced that anyone who is looking for a quality experience without breaking the bank would be well advised to come for lunch, and then book for dinner. The decor, the creation of the stunningly beautiful Michele, is bright and with a stylish rustic chic motif in the floral upholstery of the baroque-style chairs. It is a wonderfully pleas-

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Nothing to see here THE residential project Martiricos, close to the Guadalmedina River and Rosaleda football stadium in Malaga City, appears likely to go ahead as planned, as archaeologists have confirmed that remains located at the site during the initial phase of excavation do not pertain to the mysterious palace of Qasr Al-Sayyid. Experts have been trying to locate the enigmatic dwelling, supposedly built on the banks of the Guadalmedina for the Caliph Al-Mamun in 1226, for 20 years, but the search is set to continue, as the latest findings were revealed to be nothing more than the remnants of modest Roman and Moorish orchards, plus some pottery furnaces. Construction on the urbanisation, which will eventually feature 224 homes, had been placed on hold during the archaeological dig, but will resume once the artefacts have been removed.

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Battle to save beached whale By Matt Ford A VERY unfortunate whale met an untimely end on a Benalmadena beach on Monday, May 2, despite the best efforts of surfers and other beachgoers to rescue it. The Mediterranean pilot whale, which measured more than three metres in length, was stranded close to the Hotel Triton, but even a dozen people were unable to successfully steer it into deeper water. Beach security and the town council were alerted, but members of the Guardia Civil’s nature protection service SEPRONA, and staff from the Centre for Recuperation of Endangered Marine Species (CREMA) decided to euthanise the animal.

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Drugs bust NATIONAL POLICE officers in Alhaurin de la Torre have busted a hashish trafficking gang based in Melilla and Malaga, and recovered 320 kilos of the psychoactive resin, with four people arrested. Shutterstock

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Open shop FRIDAY April 29 represented the deadline for submission of architectural proposals for the new gourmet market in the heart of Marbella, with 20 interior designers lodging bids.

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BEACHED: The Mediterranean pilot whale, measuring more than three metres in length, was euthanised after failed attempts to rescue it.

BUDDING businesswomen in Coin are advised to attend the free training workshop ‘Women Building Companies’ which will take place Tuesday, May 17, at the Social Services Centre on Calle Urbano Pineda.

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Serve and protect NATIONAL POLICE are to hold a series of seminars regarding public safety throughout all ‘Centres of Active Participation’ in the Marbella area from May 4-19. The aim of the talks is to offer pensioners first-hand information regarding thefts and scams, of which they are often victims, enabling them to maintain direct contact with local officers and improve their sense of security.

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Malaga Film Festival closes with a bang By Emily Chettle A TRULY star-studded event: Malaga saw the 19th annual film festival closing ceremony on April 30, held at the Cervantes Theatre in the centre of the city. The awards ceremony was a culmination of a nine-day celebration of Spanish film, and saw prizes for multiple categories including films from Malaga and the Andalucia region. The top film of the festival was ‘Callback’ which saw lead actor, Martin Bacigalupo, win the Best Actor gong for his performance, plus the film scooped Best Screenplay, securing its position as film of the festival. The film ‘Propera Pell’ also had critics raving, with wins in the Special Jury Prize, Best Di-

FILM FESTIVAL: The glamourous closing gala was hosted by actress Belen Rueda. rector, Best Actress and Best Editing categories. The glamorous closing gala was hosted by actress Belen Rueda, who began the awards ceremony with a collection of highlights from the festival. A number of actors and actresses sashayed on stage to present prizes in different categories, and of course, no awards ceremony would be complete without the customary gushing ‘thank-you’ speeches. Halfway through there was

an interval in which Silvia Perez Cruz performed on her acoustic guitar, an entrancing piece: the prize winning song ‘Cerca de tu casa.’ Chilean actor and co-writer Martin Bacigalupo said, when collecting his prize: “This independent film has given me the opportunity to work with the freedom to express, through my character, the things I wanted to say.” Emma Suarez was presented with the gong for best actress

for her role in ‘Pell Propera,’ and said that the film was offered to her 10 years ago and was a challenge to make. The Malaga Film Festival started life in 1998, with the aim of promoting Spanish cinema. This year it celebrated its 19th anniversary, and continues to contribute to the development of cinema in Spain, with multiple awards up for grabs including categories such as Best Documentaries and Best Short Film.

Feast of skating ALHAURIN DE LA TORRE will become capital of the skateboarding world this weekend with the ‘Battle of Lauro’ tournament taking place, at the Ermita del Cerro skate park on Sunday, May 8. Around 100 of the country’s best skaters will take part, with the competition attracting support from some of the sport’s biggest brands. Participants will be in three categories: ‘Under-15s’, ‘Masters’, and ‘Best Trick’, and there will also be a raffle in support of the Association of Children’s Oncology Volunteers.

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Kind contribution By Matt Ford MAYOR of San Roque, Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix, has signed an agreement with the association Friends of the Sahrawi People ‘Solidarity,’ the local council donating €1,200 to the group who aim to bring children from Algeria to the Campo de Gibraltar this summer.

Ruiz Boix said: “It is important that these children can escape the poor living conditions in Tindouf for a few months.” The refugee camps in Tindouf have existed since the mid-1970s for Sahrawi’s fleeing Moroccan forces, who advanced through the peoples’ native lands during the Western Sahara War.

Guided tour A GROUP of 24 Campo de Gibraltar residents too k p a r t i n t h e firs t guided tour of Second World War battlements in the Straits of Gibraltar on Saturday April 30, visiting a number of disused bunkers and other military installations. The free-of-charge event was organised by the San Roque Munici-

p a l D e le g atio n fo r To u ris m, h e a d ed b y Deputy Mayor Dolores Marchena, and took in sites in Tarifa, Algeciras an d S a n Ro q u e, w ith p la n s to in clu d e L o s Barrios and La Linea in the future. Information regarding upcoming tours can be obtained from the webs ite h ttp ://ww w. s a n roque.es/turismo.

Down with the donuts LOCAL POLICE have increased night surveillance in the Trevenez industrial estate, Campanillas, after illegal motorbike racing was reported. An internet search revealed that there have been at least two nocturnal ‘events’ recently. “They record themselves doing stupid things then post the videos on social platforms,” a spokesman said, adding that “many of them are kids.” They perform high speed donuts, wheelies, and other dangerous stunts, the winners deemed the most spectacular.

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Mr Music Tim Knight By John Smith I MET Tim initially when I was reporting on the seventh Gibraltar International Song Festival, of which he has be e n t h e c h a i r m an o f the judging panel for three terms, and under the Festival rules he must now retire. What I hadn’t expected was to meet a man who has

s p en t a lmo s t h is e n t ire working life involved with rock and pop music, and at 71 he has collected a whole range of fascinating stories, some of which I can recount a n d s o me o f w h ich h e is saving for his book, assuming that he ever finds time in h is b u s y s c h ed u le to write it. Like many well-bred mid-

dle-class boys of the time, his father wanted him to do something in the city. W he n he le ft s c hool he tried that for a little while, but found it just wasn’t for him, and one day he literally went off to work and walked straight past the office looking for something that suited him better. At the age of 20, he found

a position working as an ass is ta nt to Sidne y G ra c e , who was a director of the Grade organisation which had fingers in many entertainment pies. Through Sidney’s son Bob (himself a music publis he r w ho s igne d both David Bowie and Bob Marley) he went to work as PA to the C EO of Sta rlight Artists, who managed Brian Poole and Marmalade, as well as booking tours for various bands. Next he became a promotions man, obtaining radio and TV spots for clients, until he was invited in 1967 to join the ne w ly c re a te d United Artists Records (which had emerged from Liberty Records) as a promotions manager. Starting small, the label expanded a nd e nde d up w ith more than 40 staff. He personally worked with both Canned Heat and Creedence Clearwater Reviva l, a s w e ll a s B obby Goldsbro who gave him a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow for his work in promoting the single ‘Honey.’ This was a time when the music world was fascinating, a nd e ve n though the saying goes that ‘if you can remember it you weren’t there,’ there is no question tha t Tim w a s the re , a nd when he me told about his work with Eric Burden and War, and the fact that Jimi H e ndrix w e nt on s ta ge a t Ronnie Scott’s to jam with the War the night before his sad death, there is no doubt

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TIM KNIGHT: Has a whole range of fascinating stories.

This is a man who has been friends with some of the greatest musicians in the world, and has seen some of his friends, such as Phil Lynott and Jimi Hendrix, die far too early.

in my mind that this is absolutely true. Com e 1970, he opened his own promotion company Knightwork, representing United Artists and A & M and som e of t he absol ut e top bands at that time. He then moved on to manage individual groups and work with Warner in A&R, and toured with many of these bands, including Foreigner and the Doobie Brothers. He next managed a band called Moon, who were full of promise, but unfortunately they believed that they were better and more important than they were, so he started a publishing company cal l ed Bl ank and White, which signed some well known names including Pete Brown, who was one of the main early songwriters associated with Cream. Come the mid-80’s he felt bur ned out , so he sol d ever yt hi ng and m oved t o that quiet island of Ibiza,

where he started booking acts for up-and-coming club Amnesia. From there he moved to Tuscany with a new partner, and opened an antique shop in Florence. As his mother became older and less able to look after herself, he returned to the UK to be with her for five years before her death. He t hen deci ded t hat i t was t i m e t o f i nd a new hom e and m oved t o t he Cost a del Sol i n 2001, wher e he r eal i sed t hat he m i ssed m usi c, and began promoting concerts in Marbella, booking such acts as Blondie, Van Morrison and Joe Cocker. He doesn’t slow down, as he is assisting a number of up-and-coming artists who live on the Costa, still booking bands for various concer t s and has becom e i nvolved as a trustee of the Great Transamerica Trek, which will be filmed as a reality show, as six European horses and their riders take part in an incredible journey. Thi s i s a m an who has been friends with some of the greatest musicians in the world, and has seen some of his friends such as Phil Lynott and Jimi Hendrix die far too early. Wi t h hi s l ong- whi t e ponytail, tinted shades and raft of stories, Tim embodies so much that has been gr eat about t he wor l d of m usi c over t he past 50 years, and he has lived to tell the tales!

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Flower power By Matt Ford ESTEPONA Council has awarded the contract for management of the Botanical and Orchid Gardens to a specialised company who have pledged to improve its appearance and general maintenance. As part of the deal, all reg-

istered Estepona residents will receive two free tickets to visit the gardens, the hope being that local interest might increase since at present some 60 per cent of visitors are foreign. The orchid collection will also be expanded, with 1,000 new individuals each year, while a shop will be installed

Movement of the people MALAGA Province may be experiencing a mini-exodus of its international contingent, with the latest data revealing that 9,348 foreigners no longer appear on the civil register. There remain 238,555 foreign residents living in Malaga on an official basis, with 50,350 Britons among them, although this figure represents

a reduction of 5,598 compared with the same date in 2015. The region has also lost 963 Germans, 608 Italians, 219 Danish, 1,398 Romanians, 502 Bulgarians, 338 Nigerians, 476 Argentinians, 343 Bolivians, 352 Colombians and 261 Ecuadorians during the same period, while the Spanish population has increased by 7,866.

enabling visitors to purchase plants, flowers, and souvenirs. Other upgrades will include strengthening the ‘vertical gardens,’ introduction of new fern species to the ‘wetlands’ exhibit, and the addition of fishes, water lilies, and other plants to the ornamental pool.

Motivated mayor THE mayor of San Roque, Ruiz Boix, has asked that the Junta de Andalucia declare the town a ‘Regional Municipality of Preferred Rehabilitation,’ in order to speed up the restoration of some of the town’s oldest districts, such as Simon Susarte and Bada Paz. A decision is also pending on the mayor’s plans to build a new bicycle path at Estacion de San Roque, at a cost of €357,000.

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Pizarra’s political face off THE Spanish Socialist Worker ’s Party (PSOE) in Pizarra, currently the only opposition to the Popular Party (PP) council following a censure motion which ousted them from office, have voted in favour of the PP’s municipal proposals for the coming year, albeit with some reservations.

The reason for their positive vote was revealed in a party statement, in which they claim that 80 per cent of the budget was in fact produced by themselves. The PSOE claimed that only the other 20 per cent was actually modified by the Popular Party.

ORGANISATION: The Council of Europe headquarters.

May 5 is Council of Europe Day By Pete Woodall MAY 5 is Council of Europe Day. The Council of Europe or European Council, often mistaken for the European Union, was founded on this date after the Second World War in 1949 by Ireland, Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Today it is an organisation of some 47 countries, whose goals are to protect democracy, the rule of law and human rights. The European Union, which shares the same flag and anthem, Beethoven’s Ode to Joy,

celebrate their international day next week on the May 9. This being the date in 1950 when the then French Foreign Affairs Minister Robert Schuman, backed by both the British and American governments, and under the dark shadow of the first successful detonation of an atomic bomb by Soviet Russia, first proposed a permanent peace solution for post-war Europe. The new union hoped to lay down a foundation for lasting peace in Europe, based initially on strong economic ties shared equally between the French, the British and the recently defeated Germans. Unlike the European Union,

the member states of the Council of Europe maintain their own sovereignty. The stated aim of the Council of Europe is to ‘achieve a greater unity between its members, for the purpose of safeguarding and realising the ideals and principles which are their common heritage, and facilitating their economic and social progress.’ Former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill proposed such a council as far back as the 1940’s. Today the most well-known work of the council is that of the European Court of Human Rights, established in January 1959, based in Strasbourg, France.

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Calls for closure of local quarry By Matt Ford CHURRIANA residents’ groups have demanded the immediate closure of the Sillero quarry, and the asphalt plant located on the old Medina quarry. They say that the former is producing noise and pollution, being situated near the mouth of one of the principal streams of the massif, and that the local aquifier may be polluted.

In addition, the access road was built partly on private land without permission, while the asphalt plant does not have a municipal licence. Jose Luis Sanchez, president of Churriana Residents Association, said: “The problem is that polluting industries cannot be located 100 metres from Churriana and Viñas de la Sierra, 200 metres from the Monsalve urbanisation and 2 kilometres from Alhaurin de la Torre. It is inconceivable.”

Jumbo drug haul FOUR people have been arrested by the National Police in an operation that resulted in the confiscation of almost 43 kilos of amphetamines in Malaga, one of the largest hauls of this substance in Europe to date. The drugs, split into 170,000 prepared doses, were found by officers in a warehouse on the Guadalhorce industrial estate. The arrestees are three men and a woman of Dutch, Ecuadorian and Spanish nationalities. During a search in Torremolinos 364 marihuana plants were also discovered, along with 21 kilos of the drug ready for distribution.

Pooch plan ALHAURIN DE LA TORRE Council have voted unanimously to foment agreements with local associations in order to facilitate the adoption of animals collected by municipal services, to avoid them being put down. A campaign decrying the dumping of domestic animals, and encouraging adoption are among the most visible measures. Construction of a municipal shelter is also on the cards.

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History of a passion THOUGH by its very nature philosophy tends towards the ethereal, many major works do express themes which reflect peculiar national characteristics. So when we refer to French philosophy we might think of the values of liberty and republicanism, or conjure up a dark existentialism when pondering the Russian greats. Spanish philosophy doesn’t command quite the same level of international recognition but for those interested there is a wonderful abundance of Spanish philosophers worth investigating. Those with an enthusiasm for metaphysics would do well to read Jose Ortega y Gasset, a liberal philosopher famous for his maxim ‘Yo soy yo y mi circunstancia’ (I am I and my circumstance) which developed the Cartesian expression ‘I am therefore I am.’ He argued that humans have no essential nature but rather a history and that only by understanding this can we appreciate reality. Anybody concerned with animal welfare might enjoy Jose Ferrater Mora who is widely known for his pioneering thoughts on the inclusion of humans and animals within a continuous moral universe, and who has an animal ethics cen-

MIGUEL DE UNAMUNO: Played a key role in Spain’s intellectual life. tre named after him in Oxford. Deep insights of a modernist bent can be found in the works of Miguel de Unamuno, who played a key role in the development of Spain’s 20th century intellectual life, and who ultimately perished under house arrest imposed by the Franco regime. An outstanding poet, Unamuno considered life to be an ultimately tragic quest for truth in the knowledge that it shall never be found, in this life at least.

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Truth is in no sense stranger than fiction THE front page of the April 29 edition of RTN bizarrely states; ‘The Chosen One: RTN, your English Newspaper, has been hand-picked by the British Consulate to become their official media partner.’ It seemed so unlikely that an arm of the British Government should actually have done this, that on April 29, on behalf of the Euro Weekly News I wrote formally to the British Ambassador in Madrid, asking for his observations, and received the following reply at around 10pm on Saturday, April 30. CLASSIFICATION: OFFICIAL. “John, Thanks for your email on Fri-

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THE TRUTH: British Ambassador to Spain and Andorra, Simon Manley. day afternoon. It was very good to see you at the Voter Registration event in Malaga. My thanks to you for making it

down there, and my apologies for having to dash off back to Madrid so quickly. In your email you raised your concerns

about the reporting of the launch of our ‘local ambassadors’ pilot project in Alicante, in RTN. I understand that one of your

...the Embassy has in no sense decided to start working exclusively with any one expatriate newspaper.” colleagues has raised similar concerns with my head of communications, Simon Montague. I think there may be a misunderstanding. I can assure you that the Embassy has in no sense decided to start working exclusively with any one expatriate newspaper in Spain. Nor would it of course make any sense for us to do so. The reality is that we have one pilot project in one region (Alicante) where we felt we would achieve more media impact with the target audience

through giving one paper access to the project launch. Offering a story to a few or even one particular channel is a technique that is widely used by organisations of all kinds - public and private - when they believe it may achieve greater impact than by issuing it to more outlets and then finding that few or none give it much or indeed any prominence. As ever one doesn’t, of course, have any editorial control over how a channel selected this way might present the story. That’s the nature of a free press, as I hope you will appreciate. We would be very happy to provide all the information about this specific pilot project to EWN or indeed any other channel that wishes to follow up the launch, and my communications team would be happy to brief your news desk on the project next week. The very large majority of our stories are, we believe, of relevance to British nationals right across Spain, and we offer them to all English language channels at the same time. However, even then, we may be able to invite only a select few to a particular event, as was the case with the event in Malaga which you attended. Your newspaper, with its several editions and wide readership across Spain, is one of the most important and valued channels for us to reach the British expatriate audience, and, needless to say, it will continue to be so. I look forward to working with you. I am copying this email to our Consuls for Central and Southern Spain, to our viceconsuls for Alicante and Malaga, and to Simon Montague. Best regards, Simon Manley British Ambassador to Spain and Andorra” Truth will out and having received this communication from the Ambassador it is clear that the statement on the front page of RTN is neither accurate

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Lit up TORREGUADIARO Council have announced that installation of seven new LED streetlights on the road connecting the neighbourhood to the beach car parks is complete.

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TAX officials have seized 505,000 packets of unauthorised Vietnamese tobacco, with an estimated value of almost €2 million, from a container at Malaga port.

A ROUNDABOUT in Alhaurin de la Torre has been smartened up with the addition of two enormous grinding stones from the town’s historical mills.

Farmhouse facelift ONE of Marbella’s most emblematic sites may be about to receive the kiss of life as the association ‘Sea and Earth’ has submitted a proposal for its renovation. The ruined farmhouse ‘El Trapiche,’ which has served as a sugar refinery and winery in the past, dates back to 1644 and has remained in a state of disrepair for several decades. Now, the structure is to be converted into a cultural centre.

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Double collision J-80 SERIES: Is among the most popular sports boats in European sailing. By Matt Ford A PAIR of prestigious boating events will hit Sotogrande in May and June, with the Bevelle Nautical Club responsible for their organisation. The RC44-class World

Championship takes place from May 10-15, with a full week of competition that will combine the match-race and race fleet disciplines. The tournament comprises five international rounds, with Bermuda, the UK, France, Por-

tugal, and Malta also featuring on the circuit. From June 25 to July 2, more than 50 J80 boats are expected to wow spectators as they battle for the world crown in an extremely competitive class. The J-80 is one of Europe’s

best-selling sports boats and has become popular in Spain over the last decade, providing several world champions and runners-up plus Olympic gold medal winner Jose Maria van der Ploeg, who will compete in Sotogrande.

TWO cars were upturned following an accident on the A-7 motorway between Puerto Banus and San Pedro de Alcantara, towards Cadiz. The incident occurred around 3pm on Wednesday April 28, with firefighters drafted in to cut free passengers who had been trapped for over an hour, although reports suggest there were no serious injuries.

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Park opens MARBELLA Skate Park has reopened following its recent closure while essential maintenance and improvement work was carried out on the facilities at Arroyo de la Represa.

Fiery affair A WOMAN, aged 25, has been hospitalised after a botched attempt at self-immolation following an argument with her boyfriend resulted in her suffering serious flesh burns.

Tourist glut BENALMADENA hotels were full to the brim during March with a total of 73,000 overnight stays representing the most since 2005, when records began to be kept.

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A bridge too far By Matt Ford THE controversial wooden walkway that is due to traverse the Guadalhorce Natural Park in Malaga, allowing walkers and bikers easy access between the city and Torremolinos, has hit another obstacle following initial objections raised by the regional Environmental and Planning Department regarding the precise location of the bridge proposed by project ‘managers’ Malaga Council. Based on these doubts, the Junta de Andalucia regional government has now requested a highly detailed set of documents from local authorities in order to justify its construction, which has brought a halt to proceedings, even though the council awarded the contract for construction of the walkway to a private firm in February. The wooden overpass is supposed to form part of the Senda Litoral scheme,

BREEDING SITE: For the globally-threatened white-headed duck. which aims to provide an unbroken 180 kilometre route between Nerja and Manilva. Critics have suggested

that installation of the structure will cause problems for the park’s resident birds and other wildlife, since it is one of the province’s most im-

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portant ornithological sites and a breeding site for numerous rare species including the critically-endangered white-headed duck.

THE Manu Sarabia tournament returns to Mijas from June 3-5, pitting journalists against footballers as they take on the Santana and Calanova golf courses. Footballers taking part include Pepe Pirri, Isidoro San Jose, Jose R Alexanco, Iñaki Saez, Paco Doblas, Boqueron Esteban, Pepe Salguero, Bernd Schuster, Pepin Liria, and Manu Sarabia, among others, while journalists such as Jose Angel de la Casa, Joaquin Marin, Carlos Martinez, Alex Martinez Roig, Nacho Aranda, Juan Jesus Quiros, Cecilio Alonso, Valentin Requena and Iñaki Cano will also compete for the trophy which replaced the Mijas Ryder Cup three years ago. Proceeds from the competition will be donated to local children’s charity Asociacion Extratime and 133 Sky Association.

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Just sparkling MARBELLA intends to reinforce its clean image this summer employing 187 additional cleaning staff during peak season, including 140 street cleaners, and 40 beach collectors.

Jog on THE fifth ‘Urban Race’ will take place in Arroyo de la Miel on Sunday May 8, with 400 runners already signed up to tackle the 6.5 kilometre dash.

Go ahead SOTOGRANDE appears set for new commercial horizons as local councillors gave the green light to plans for a new 15,000 square metre shopping centre in Valle del Guadiaro.

Tables out of service By Matt Ford RESTAURATEURS in Malaga City are in uproar over an increase in sanctions received for exceeding limits placed on the size of street terraces in the provincial capital. Inspectors have apparently been roaming the streets tirelessly for the last fortnight, particularly in the city centre, in order to identify illegal terraces, but owners are complaining that in many cases they are being punished with fines of up to €3,000 for discrepancies of ‘centimetres.’ Although the City Council have not released details of the number of fines issued, they had received in excess of 30 complaints by Thursday April 28. A spokesperson from the Association of Restaurateurs said: “If you have 10 metres and four chairs exceed the perimeter, they are saying that there is an indiscretion

MALAGA COUNCIL: Are clamping down on illegal terraces in the city. of several metres, but it isn’t true.” In addition, rather than keeping a low profile, inspec-

tors arrive “accompanied by four policemen, creating a very uncomfortable situation both for clients and staff.”

Some establishments have allegedly been penalised when customers have moved tables or chairs to avoid the sun.

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On the buses CHURRIANA residents have politely requested that its status as the only one of Malaga City’s 11 districts to remain without a direct public transport link to the university and ‘Clinico’ hospital, both of which are in the neighbourhood of Teatinos, be reviewed. The dubious honour is the result of new bus services connecting El Palo, Cuidad Jardin, PalmaPalmilla and Bailen-Miraflores to Teatinos. Locals must currently undertake a tortuous hourand-a-quarter journey involving a change of train, and Neighbourhood Association President Inmaculada Viñolo said: “All the arguments say that it won’t be profitable, but we are talking about a public service that we are entitled to as Malaga residents.”

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Avast behind By Matt Ford ON the night of March 4, 1855, the English brig ‘La Isabella,’ which was transporting hand-carved marble statues from Genoa to Calcutta in order to decorate an Indian mansion, was wrecked off the coast of Benalmadena. Its remains have been officially protected since 2009 and are considered of important cultural interest by the Junta de Andalucia, while at a depth of eight metres the ill-fated ship was

accessible for divers in search of adventure. Now, Guardia Civil officers have recovered the most valuable items from the wreck, after recent strong currents resulted in it becoming visible from the surface, raising fears of looting. Among the items, some of which had to be brought to the surface using special floating balloons due to their weight, are two 1.5 metre diameter marble ‘circles,’ a large slate ‘step,’ various tiles and a 50cm bronze nail.

Province traffic among worst IT will come as no surprise to many that Malaga has been listed among Spain’s most treacherous provinces for driving, with 627 kilometres of road described as “hazardous,” in a new report by the Directorate-General of Traffic (DGT). The Guardia Civil aim to ‘intensify surveillance’ of the stretches considered dangerous in order to reduce accidents, with a Junta de Andalucia spokesperson helpfully adding that “speed is one of the fundamental components which determine the seriousness of accidents.”

Hospital paralysed LOCAL Popular Party leader and ex-Marbella mayor Angeles Muñoz, widely considered responsible for pulling the plug on improvements to the city’s Costa del Sol Hospital, has declared the main barrier to resuming work is the Junta de Andalucia’s Health Ministry. “The lack of political will and budget from the Junta is what led to the manager throwing in the towel,” he said.

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Walk on MORE than a hundred residents attended the first roundtable session concerning the pedestrianisation of Torremolinos town centre on Thursday April 28, with the aim of collating ideas from community groups.

Jazz fusion FANS of art and jazz music can visit an exhibition of oil paintings entitled ‘An Assay on the Soul of Jazz’, at the Vicente Aleixandre cultural centre in Alhaurin de la Torre until May 13.

New plan THE archeological complex Dolmens of Antequera has introduced an advanced booking system for groups following events on April 27, when around 1,000 visitors arrived in the space of two hours, causing the entrance to ‘collapse’.

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Finding your religion By Matthew Elliott FOR many who arrive to Spain from Britain, the sheer fervour and intensity of religious expression is quite something to behold, particularly if you were raised in a more staid Anglican or Presbyterian environment. Naturally the dominant religion that permeates everyday life on the Costa del Sol is a vibrant Catholicism which echoes throughout the streets and is artistically portrayed in police stations, hairdressers and the very fabric of each neighbourhood. For the spiritually inclined, or those interested in the fascinating anthropology of religion there is also a colourful array of alternative churches and faiths worth investigating. With a huge increase in the Russian population across the coast, places like San Pedro now boast orthodox churches with sizeable congregations and gorgeous Byzantine architecture. The Jewish culture in Spain has a complex history stretching back for centuries and today is expressed in magnificent yet modest synagogues to be found in Marbella, Malaga and Torremolinos. Those passing through Benalmadena

BENALMADENA: The Buddhist Enlightenment Stupa. may have come across the Buddhist Enlightenment Stupa, an emphatic monument which is more than 100 foot tall and the largest of its kind in Europe.

Muslims of course were once plentiful throughout these lands during the time of Islamic Iberia which persisted for more than 700 years. Today Spain’s

largest mosque can be found in Malaga, while the Marbella mosque uniquely fuses both Andalucian and Arab architecture, making it well worth a visit.

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Miss Malaga hopefuls storm the catwalk By Matt Ford PROPONENTS of world peace will converge on Torremolinos over the coming weeks as the town plays host to this year ’s Miss World Malaga competition. The event is to be supported by local busi-

Rise of the machines AS Brit pop heroes Blur once sang, Modern Life Is Rubbish, and the city of Marbella appears to concur, with the introduction of state-of-the-art sensors and SIM cards to municipal garbage trucks and bins from Monday, May 2. The futuristic development has been made possible thanks to the recently-announced agreement with mobile-phone giants Vodafone, who will pump €12,500 into innovative technologies in the city over the next five years. The idea is to transform Marbella into a ‘smart city,’ and this first move is designed to ‘permit an exhaustive control over filling, thereby improving collection,’ as the British multinational installs its Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technology, allowing each bin to send a daily report and inform collectors when it is full. The system has been used successfully in other European locations, and in the Netherlands bins in Groningen have been fitted with unique key cards allowing the council to monitor who is using the facilities and bill accordingly, with discounts for those who recycle. Within this initial phase, the Town Planning department and other important buildings in the city are also to have a new 3G system installed, which will enable optimised consumption and efficiency of electronic devices.

ness association ACET, and kicked off on Saturday April 30 with the ‘Top Model Fast Track’ round in Plaza del Sol which was decorated by the flags of all competing towns as the entrants took to the stage for a photo shoot wearing clothes donated by Torremolinos fashion retailers, along with a collection of shirts designed

by actress and film director Nerea Garmendia. The ‘Sports Fast Track’ will see the ladies face a number of athletic challenges at the city stadium on Sunday May 8, while the all-important ‘Beach Beauty Fast Track’ is yet to be scheduled, although it will happen before the final gala on Saturday June 11 at the Prince of

Asturias auditorium. The winner will go through to the final of Miss World Spain, with Barcelona native Mireia Lalaguna having won the 2015 global event for the country, despite later admitting she faked a piano-playing performance on her march to victory.

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By Linda Hall THE Generalitat will allow mini-wind farms. It means that property owners, small businesses, town halls and cooperatives can now install wind turbines producing up to 500 kilowatts. The regional government’s lawyers announced that individual wind farms are not subject to the strict regulations set out in Spain’s Plan Eolico. Neither are they tied by the need for public tendering or restricted to ‘appropriate zones’ established in the Plan. “We are convinced this is fundamental in the use of renewable energy and evolution towards a really sustainable model,” said an Economy department spokesman.

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A ROAD traffic accident victim is to receive €6,200 in compensation by the man who ran him over. The victim was riding a bicycle when he was hit on the RM502 in the municipality of Totana. A court ruled that the van driver did not respect the right of way of the road and hit the cyclist causing numerous injuries which took 60 days to heal.

ACCORDING to ‘the newspaper for people of the sea’ Gaceta Nautica, one of the 124 underwater sewage pipes is causing a terrible stench and releasing an enormous cloud of grey water, plastics and other waste near Ciudad Jardin beach in Playa de Palma.

FROM May 23 an official course will be held on social care work in Nerja for people living at home and is aimed at unemployed people who may want to learn this vocation with a possibility of finding work.

A NEW retaining wall at the entrance of Zurgena will be finished shortly. This 50 metre long, two metre high wall is not only intended to stop the landslides which worry local residents - especially during heavy rains - but it will also embellish the entrance to the town.

Promised land THE Costa Blanca is preparing for the first time this summer to receive tourists from Israel. It comes after it was announced there will be charter flights operating from Alicante-Elche airport to Tel Aviv from June. To mark the new air link, the Costa Blanca welcomed 38 Israeli travel agents.

Longer hours ALICANTE’S Health authority could, after months of requests, extend the paediatrician’s hours at the Santa Isabel district’s health centre in San Vicente. If agreed this service would also cover Haygon and El Sagrat patients.

Bugs and moles FORMER Generalitat vice-president Jose Ciscar admitted that his office was searched for bugs saying it was common practice and denied that the sweep was connected to the so-called ‘Palau Mole’ responsible for damaging political leaks.

Worker’s Day AROUND 500 people gathered in the Plaza de España on International Workers’ Day protesting against wage and social poverty.

Graffiti clean-up THE Municipal Water and Sewer Company (Emaya) has cleaned 92 offensive graffiti messages in the last month. The company removed the graffiti targeting tourists and has plans to clean another 15 areas on protected buildings in Palma.

Monastery revival WORKERS have been restoring the ancient La Trapa Monastery after centuries of deterioration. Parts of the complex are already taking shape.

Cruise tourists THE Palma City Council has proposed to ‘reorder’ and ‘redistribute’ tourist access to the city from cruise ships. One of the first measures to be taken is to have the coaches more accessible.

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Beach parties THE new season has begun to request permission for barbecues and moragas (a traditional nocturnal barbecue) to be held on the beaches of the Velez-Malaga coastline which will run from May 1 to September 30. The authorised person is responsible for cleaning up afterwards and leaving the place in good condition.

New attraction THE keys to the ancient granary building El Posito, have been handed over to the town hall of Velez-Malaga by the Junta de Andalucia after finalising restoration work. The building, located in the Plaza de la Constitucion, dates back to the 18th century.

Culture week THE village of Benagalbon is holding its 37th Cultural Week which is one of the oldest events in the province. Famous for its outdoor painting where artists are dotted around the village enthralled in their artistic inspirations. Other activities include concerts and flamenco.

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Murder suspect A MAN wanted for alleged murder in nearby Aguilas, Murcia, was arrested in Carboneras on Sunday (May 1) in a joint operation by the Guardia Civil and Local Police. The arrestee, with initials LY who sported a bandaged right arm and a number of wounds to the left arm, is believed to have stabbed another man to death in a fight, possibly over drugs.

Fishing boat THE Coastguard service had to help out in the early hours of Monday morning (May 2) when a fishing boat with five members of crew on board got into trouble with a leak about 40 miles from Almeria.

Young farmers AN agreement has been reached with 10 banks to allow young farmers access to loans with better conditions than usual in an aim to keep rural activities going. The Fisheries and Rural Development department, said this will allow for even better conditions for young farmers.

Local wine BENITACHELL’S Biomoscatell project has been selected to form part of the Erasmus+ Learning for Biodiversity project for increased biodiversity at vineyards. The initiative, co-financed by the European Union, aims to introduce pro-biodiversity measures into the wine sector and encourage ecological production methods.

Cycling and recycling TWO people could be seen cycling round Xabia last week as part of a recycling awareness campaign focused on electrical and electronic appliances. Locals were informed on how to recycle these items at the ‘ecopark.’

Green beans A NEW ecological supermarket opened last week at the Ondara commercial centre. The largest in Alicante, it covers 500 square metres and will be offering thousands of green products.

Bike stats CAR and motorcycle accidents have decreased nationwide but those involving cyclists have doubled since 2011. The Valencian Community, where cycling is increasingly popular, was responsible for 3,000 of 25,400 cycling accidents on Spanish roads during this period.

Diving licence A PERMIT to dive in the Cabo de San Antonio marine reserve takes at least five days to arrive. Denia’s mayor Vicent Grimalt raised this issue during a recent meeting with Elena Cebrian, who heads the regional government’s Environment Department, asking if the process could be speeded up.

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ID checks SWEDEN: Politicians have proposed a law change to avoid a two-week gap on the ID checks on public transport this summer to prevent a fresh wave of refugees trying to make it into the country.

Shorter sentence SWEDEN: An appeal court has shortened the 10-year sentence given to a doctor who kidnapped a woman and locked her in a soundproof bunker. The 38-year-old will now serve an eight year jail term after kidnapping his victim, but being cleared of aggravated rape.

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Nazi apologist LABOUR’S Ken Livingstone has been suspended from the party after his Hitler comments were seen as anti-Semitic.

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KEN LIVINGSTONE: Has been suspended from the Labour party.

Thai attack A BRITISH couple are recovering after being beaten unconscious by drunken thugs in Thailand. The grandparents from Cardiff, were on a month long trip to visit their son who works in Singapore. He was also beaten in the attack.

Lover dumped THE 20-year-old lottery winner from Edinburgh has dumped her boyfriend after discovering he sold the expensive gifts she gave him for cash. Jane Park became a millionaire after

winning when she was just 17.

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SWEDEN: King Carl XVI Gustaf has said he believes a letter he wrote to his Saudi counterpart King Salman Abdul Aziz, helped end a conflict between the two countries last year.

DENMARK: No British expats who launched a legal battle to entitle them to vote in the EU referendum have had their case thrown out by judges. The law states those who have lived outside the UK for more than 15 years cannot vote.

Girls only DENMARK: Hundreds of young Muslim girls have joined swimming lessons at a Copenhagen pool after it introduced segregated girls only swimming sessions.

Toll trouble GERMANY has been criticised for plans to charge a toll on the Autobahn for foreign drivers. The European Commission said it unfairly discriminates against foreign drivers, therefore violating EU law.

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A SUSPECT in the New Year ’s Eve sexual assaults case in Cologne was seen shoplifting in southern Germany. The 19-year-old was later arrested across the border in Switzerland.

UNEMPLOYMENT remained at historic lows in April and was at 6.2 per cent, the same as in March. The number of people registered as unemployed in Germany declined by 16,000.

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DENMARK is looking at spending a potential 100 billion kroner (€13 billion) on up to 30 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft from producer Lockheed Martin. They look likely to be chosen ahead of Boeing’s Super Hornet which was fighting for the contract.

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A 25-YEAR-OLD teacher killed herself after becoming depressed because her career had stalled. Chesterfield Coroner ’s Court heard how she killed herself in her bedroom whilst her mother was downstairs.

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BERLIN and Paris have proposed a plan for an ‘emergency brake’ on visafree travel from Turkey as the EU negotiates a deal for Turkish citizens.

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CELEBRATING: The Royal family of the Netherlands.

Less of a King’s day DESPITE hundreds of thousands of people in the Netherlands celebrating King’s Day, a new survey shows support for the monarchy has now gone down to 65 per cent, its lowest level since 2008.

Drugs find ROTTERDAM customs officials found 2,900kg cocaine hidden in a shipping container at the city’s port. They

DUTCH PRESS were disguised in boxes packed in a shipment of household goods.

Baby killer A MOTHER could be jailed for four years for killing three of her babies. The

31-year-old is currently on trial charged with the manslaughter of the three girls and hiding their bodies.

Rental rise THE average rent tenants pay in the private sector in Amsterdam is now over €2,200 for a 100 square metre property, according to new research. The same property in Rotterdam would cost €1,350 per month.

AN award-winning scientist in Munich is being investigated after eight children who participated in an experimental gene therapy study contracted leukaemia. Three of those children later died.

Security checks OKTOBERFEST is introducing security checks for the first time. This year, all those visiting will be subject to security and bag checks before entering the festival grounds.

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DreamWorks Animation rumours By John Smith THERE is a whole family of DreamWorks companies producing feature films and animation, but probably the most recognised is DreamWorks Animation which has been responsible for such huge successes as Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar, as well as various TV offshoots. Originally founded by the triumvirate of David Geffen, Jeffrey Katzen-

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$3 billion (€2.65 billion) is rumoured to be the amount that Comcast would be prepared to pay to take over DreamWorks Animation.

berg and Stephen Spielberg, with its trademark boy fishing from a ‘banana moon’, the company has become phenomenally successful in its 21 years of activity and there are now very strong rumours that it is about to attract an enormous takeover bid from US Cable giant Comcast. Shares have shot up in light of these rumours, which suggest that the company could be worth considerably

China respects strength, and by letting them take advantage of us economically like they are doing, we are losing all their respect,” according to Donald Trump as he outlined his policies if elected.

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INTERIM GOVERNMENT: Will change working pattern.

Plan for shorter working hours DESPITE the fragility of their position in the lower house of parliament and the fact that there will be a new election in June of this year, the interim government is determined to push ahead with its plan to change the working pattern within Spain and with a majority in the upper house, it is quite possible that this will be approved.

The intention is that the majority of employers would effectively remove the long lunchtime siesta period and introduce a closing time for offices in particular of 6pm, in order to ensure that families were able to spend more time together and to make working life more pleasurable for the majority of people.

No payment THE EU has confirmed the Spanish deficit of 5.1 per cent at the end of 2015 is the second highest in the European Union and is looking for Spain to reduce this by at least 2 per cent. In addition, it has stopped the payment of more than €1 billion due to Spain for regional funding because of bad fund management from 2007 to 2013. This freeze on payments will adversely affect no less than 22 programmes around Spain due to past poor control of previously paid subsidies.

Job losses MEDIA Group Unidad Editorial is to reduce its staffing by 224 people, of whom 91 will be cut from the wellknown daily newspaper El Mundo, which has a circulation of more than 200,000 and a huge web following. Other cuts are due to take place in Andalucia, the Basque Country and the Balearics and all are being discussed with the appropriate union.

Mitsubishi fuel tests scandal IN scenes reminiscent of the end of the Second World War, a number of senior Japanese executives from the world’s sixth largest car manufacturer Mitsubishi stood with their heads bowed in shame as they admitted falsifying fuel efficiency tests. The majority of the problems have arisen

$1.51 billion (€1.33 billion) is the amount of profit that Facebook made in just the first quarter of 2016, representing a considerable increase over 2015 which is driven by mobile usage.

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with models that were only marketed in Japan but since the news broke, ongoing sales of their cars have almost halved and there is every chance of the company and its directors being fined, and having to pay compensation to consumers who were misled into purchasing their cars.

more than its Wall Street valuation. The combination of a great back catalogue together with a strong list of films in production or pre-production would make this a very attractive purchase for Comcast, and there is the added benefit that many of the characters would be a perfect fit for its collection of Universal Studios theme parks, and characters such as the very popular Minions.

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More money wanted A BIT like Oliver Twist but without the charm, the companies who have been involved in the construction of the new AVE lines have realised they will be overspending considerably. Rather than take the loss of profits on the chin, it appears they have approached the Development Ministry explaining their situation and have indicated if they do not receive authority to recover this additional expenditure, they may be forced to cease work.

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Sterling is enjoying a spring bounce

STERLING: Trading at its highest level against the dollar and euro so far this year.

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AFTER a stormy start to 2016, Sterling is defying gravity and enjoying a spring bounce back as it is trading at its highest level against the dollar and the euro at the end of April. This is fairly surprising as the gains posted by the pound appear to completely disregard the economic fundamentals. As a matter of fact, investors seem happy to ignore a spate of bad economic news out of the UK, as concerns over Britain leaving the European Union have started to weigh on economic activity. As the FTSE surged on the back of a rebound in the price of oil, so did the pound in a very remarkable turnaround from the dark days in February. Investors turned positive on sterling after a very rocky start to the year. Weaker labour market numbers with unemployment nudging higher, slower wage growth and weaker consumption failed to stop the rebound in the pound, as investors are more concerned with the possibility of Brexit. Sterling sold off aggressively until the beginning of the spring, and this was mainly due to the uncertainty that the EU referendum is causing among major investors. Many thought the pound depreciated too quickly and too fast but Brexit fears were enough to spook investors away. The majority of economists are unanimous to expect the pound to slump if the

public do vote to leave the EU and therefore Obama’s visit to the UK indirectly provided a major boost to the ‘Remain campaign’. Late in April, the President of the Unites States Barack Obama made a dramatic intervention in the UK referendum debate as he threw his weight behind the continued membership to the EU as he urged voters to remain in Europe. The US president delivered a killer press conference while in the UK, where he insisted that Britain would be at the “back of the queue” to arrange a trade deal with America in case of a Brexit, and urged the public to support the continued membership of the European Union. President Obama’s intervention drew harsh criticism from the ‘Leave’ campaign, which tried to silence his remarks, but this ended up backfiring after both Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage were criticised for referring to arguments that the President has an anti-UK outlook because of his ‘part-Kenyan’ heritage. Traders cheered Barack Obama, who has single-handedly offered a major boost to sterling, as traders are convinced the US President’s comments will sway many of the undecided voters to vote to remain in the EU, and his words will surely be used many times between now and the June 23. The situation can still unfold in the weeks to come and the pound might be under pressure again as the debate enters its final stage ahead of the referendum day, when British people will be called to decide their future within Europe. It reminds us how Brexit alone remains a pivotal moment for the United Kingdom and Europe.

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Getting a few things straight LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

RIGHT, let’s use this week’s blurb to get a few things straight. Particularly to the purveyors of all the hate mail I have been receiving of late. I’m referring of course to my position regarding the British ‘in/out’ fiasco. Frankly I was against the whole Common Market concept from the word go. With our trade deals and wide range of powerful partners in the Commonwealth, I truly believed we didn’t need to amalgamate with other European countries to enable us to move forward in the world of commerce, and subsequently enjoy the prosperity of our country and its citizens within the world of finance. Over the years many of my opinions have changed. Indeed I have taken full advantage of the freedom of movement and inte-

grated social services offered by the countries involved in the scheme. As I stated some time ago, if David Cameron had returned from Brussels with a renegotiated deal, I would vote to stay in. But he didn’t did he? On the one thing that I believe is the biggest danger, not only to the UK, but to the whole of Europe, he achieved just

about zilch. Namely the open border policy. This mind numbing exercise is either being perpetrated by bureaucrats of quite unbelievable naivety or traitors, pure and simple. We are in a war, and the enemy is being allowed to flood in like a veritable tsunami. If we don’t do something to prevent it, within a generation or two, we will either be under Sharia law, or have

been embroiled in an internal war which will have cost untold thousands of lives. Well, I am not prepared to succumb to these perpetrators of hatred and inhumanity purely for my own selfish ends. Contrary to the belief of many of my dissenters, I am not a rich individual who doesn’t need the protection of the Spanish medical and social infrastructure.

OPEN BORDER: Policy is one of the biggest dangers not only to the UK, but to the whole of Europe.

On the contrary, soon to be 77 years of age, with a small British and Spanish pension, and a singular responsibility for two teenage children who, although born in Spain, hold English passports, I am extremely worried about what fate should befall us should we opt to leave the EU. No, despite not living in the UK for some 40 years, I am extremely patriotic, proud of being British, and truly mortified to see it walking blindly into capitulation and servitude through the blind ignorance of its power hungry bureaucrats. My father and millions of other patriots risked and sacrificed their lives to preserve our nation, and I for one refuse to hand it all over to heathen, undeserving aliens, purely for my own selfish ends. I trust I have now made my position perfectly clear. Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Liberty brokers…stars of the show THE new Liberty Seguros press advertising campaign for 2016 has been launched and this year, the ‘stars’ of the campaign are the actual brokers and agents themselves! It’s a nice ‘twist’ from Liberty, who believes that their intermediaries (another name for agents and brokers) should be strongly featured in their marketing campaigns, because they are at the core of the Liberty Seguros insurance business. A specially created microsite was designed for the intermediaries to access, where they were able to vote for the ‘real look and feel’ of a true insurance intermediary. In this microsite, they voted for the person that they thought could represent the look of a real intermediary from a selection of photographic models. Two men and two women were chosen. They also selected the look and style for the models. The results were very conclusive, with the winning choice being a smart-casual look. Following the online voting, the chosen models, two women and two men, were invited to a photo

AD CAMPAIGN: The stars of the campaign are Liberty Seguros’ brokers and agents. shoot and were dressed to fit the chosen smart-casual look and the shoot began! The resultant images are now be-

ing used in the press campaign which will run, in different formats, throughout this year, including the current promo ads, where as much

as 50€ can be saved on car, home and life insurance. As Ivan Ortego, intermediaries experience director, pointed out,

“We value the amazing support that all our agents and brokers give to Liberty Seguros and, of course, to all our valued customers, who are insured by Liberty Seguros. What a better way to get them involved in our business strategy for 2016? We would like to thank them for their involvement in this project.” Liberty Seguros currently has over 300 expatriate intermediaries in Spain, providing customers with professional advice on any insurance matter, including car, home, life, marine, leisure, pet as well as business and commercial covers. Go to www.libertyexpatriates.es or call 902 255 258 for the name of your nearest LIBERTY SEGUROS broker.

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It’s just plain luck Why some have far more than their fair share of either, however, is a mystery.

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 HATE it when you wish someone good luck, and back comes the smug reply: “You make your own luck.” Sure, being really organised will help, but there are some people who are just born lucky and seem to have access to the Philosopher’s Stone and capable of turning base metal into gold. You know the ones. Whatever they do in life, they always seem to land on their feet, or as my old Dad used to say: “If they fell down the loo, they would come out with a box of Quality Street.” Then conversely there are those who always drop the bread butter side down.

GOOD LUCK: I will continue to touch wood and do the lottery. The ones who realise that the ITV on their car is overdue, and then get pulled over by the Guardia on their way to the test centre. There is good and bad luck - of course there is. Why some have far more than their fair share of either, however, is a mystery.

It’s the same with accident prone people. I have friends who are so butterfingered, that you would never dream of breaking out the best crystal. You just know that at some point something will get spilt, dropped or knocked over. It’s as inevitable as a politician say-

ing: “Let me be perfectly clear.” A friend from my younger days was such a person. For some inexplicable reason, he only had to approach a young lady and a run would mysteriously appear in her tights. It happened time and again. He was responsible

for more ladders than George Wimpey. One night travelling home in his Ford Anglia during a heavy storm, both wipers, as if by mutual consent, shot off into the night, leaving two metal spikes eeek eeeking back and forth across his windscreen. Give him a new Airbus A380 for Christmas, and he would break it by Boxing Day. So don’t give me that guff about making your own luck, it’s a contradiction in terms anyway. For my part though, I will continue to touch wood and do the lottery.

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June sees two important votes John Smith Random thoughts... THE next few months are going to be very hectic as far as we expats are concerned, as we can look forward to the Brexit referendum and then the Spanish general election, which will fall within a few days of each o t h e r i n t h e l a tter p a rt o f June. Every day a different pro or anti Brexit report appears and all of the big guns are vying for position to make sure that their words of wisdom (or in many cases unproven opinion) are given prominence. Whilst the Conservatives are doing a p r e t t y g o o d j o b o f b a d mouthing each other and Boris Johns o n , i n wh a t a p p e a rs to b e something of a fit of misplaced excitement, played the Trump card by reminding everyone that President Obama was a Kenyan who really shouldn’t be allowed to express an opinion on the referendum (unless of course it agreed with the mayor of London’s). Ironically, by Obama coming out

BARACK OBAMA: Heavily in favour of Britain remaining in the EU. so heavily in favour of Britain remaining in the EU and with poor financial figures coming from some of the main members of the Union, the pound received a fillip and started to bounce back against th e eu ro , mo v ing up by s e ve ra l cents. The Labour Party seems to be keeping a low profile on the mat-

te r, a gre e ing in princ iple tha t Britain should remain but being a bit jealous of the conservative implosion, has decided that it is far more important to suspend members MP Naz Shah and Ken Livingstone for appearing anti-semitic due to comments the MP made before being elected to Parliament, and for Mr Livingstone’s defence

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of her, which was perhaps not terribly well-worded. The main Liberal activity was to send Sir Simon Hughes to Gibraltar to effectively preach to the converted, as even the warring politic ia ns t her e ar e uni t ed agai nst a Brexit vote. No party in Spain believes that it c a n run a m i nor i t y gover nm ent therefore after four months of futile attempts which included some quite good name calling, the king has had no option but to call another election which is the first time that this has ever happened. Although it must be remembered that there have only been 12 elections so far and some of the governments didn’t last too long. Opinion polls don’t seem to be able to predict a clear-cut victory for any party, but possibly things will become clearer as the election date looms. One thing is sure, expats who Now we have lived outside of the UK for want to more than 15 years may find themhear your views. selves helpless to vote in either the referendum or the SpanYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE ish election, and will just have - YOUR OPINION to accept whatever the outcome www.euroweeklynews.com may be.

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The striking junior doctors need an injection of realism Nora Johnson

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

THE first all-out doctors’ strike in the NHS’s history recently took place in England, as thousands of junior doctors walked out of both routine and emergency care in protest at the imposition of new contracts this summer. Are you as fed up as me with pictures of mainly young junior doctors laughing on picket lines, holding banners claiming they’re ‘saving the NHS’? So hypocritical when strikes cause cancer treatment to be disrupted, operations cancelled, consultants drafted in and outpatient appointments postponed. Junior doctors should remember their primary concern is the care of their patients, and return to work. Spreading their work over seven days will, after all, enable more efficient scheduling, balancing the supply of doctors against the demand which varies over the week. Their maximum

NHS HISTORY: The first all-out doctors’ strike recently took place in England.

hours are being reduced, not increased. They won’t be compelled to work longer hours. They can’t be compelled to work beyond the maximum legal limit. The current contract encourages some to do just that, by rewarding them with extra money. That’ll now be stopped.

The ‘compromise’ proposed by Labour was denounced as an ‘opportunistic’ political ploy. A valid trial is impractical - there are too many variables for any control to work, and one side has a vested interest in ensuring it fails. Would you want to be a patient in a trial where doctors

want to ensure that death rates aren’t improved? They need to stop hurting patients as a weapon against the government and the hypocritical pretence that they’re trying to ‘save the NHS’. The NHS is, as usual, being used by the left and the unions as a Trojan horse to attack (bring down?) the government and the junior doctors have been deluded into dragging it into their political agenda. And with talk of ambulance drivers possibly striking too, this ‘weaponisation’ of the NHS continues apace. Ironically, the strike helps Brexiteers who claim the pay dispute could be settled at a cost equivalent to just two weeks of Britain’s EU contributions. These doctors have taken the country back to the 1970s, operating a closed shop and holding the public to ransom. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.norajohnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca charity.

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Brexit is likely to cause financial turmoil for most consumers • Three in five consumers are concerned about their financial well-being • Yet 66 per cent have taken no action to protect their currency • HiFX urges consumers to protect international money transfers in run up to and after June 23. THREE out of five Brits who regularly make international money transfers believe their finances will suffer if Britain leaves the EU on June 23, new insight from HiFX, international money transfer specialists, reveals. Amid uncertainty around the referendum result, the pound has already dropped in value by 7 per cent, and it could fall by another 15 per cent should the ‘leave’ camp triumph. As the vote inches closer, HiFX asked its clients for their views on how a Brexit could affect their financial well-being. Although 60 per cent of respondents believe a Brexit would be detrimental to their financial well-being, 66 per cent reveal they are currently taking no action to protect their finances from foreign exchange risk. Almost a third (29 per cent) of these expatri-

BREXIT VOTE: The pound has already dropped in value by 7 per cent. ates believe the fluctuations to be out of their control, and 34 per cent don’t know what they could be doing to safeguard their money.

Protective measures Of those who have taken action, almost half (49 per cent) are now actively watching the ex-

change rate. A further 30 per cent are holding off from making any transfers until the result of the referendum is known, with just 6 per cent locking in exchange rates now using a forward contract or regular payment plan. Andy Scott, economist at HiFX, says: “In any period of change we expect a degree of currency fluctuation, which we’ve already seen with the pound falling in value, and as we draw closer to June 23 the uncertainty looks set to continue to put the pound under pressure. For example, those transferring £500 (€633.50) a month could be set to lose up to £600 (€760.20) a year due to a weaker pound if Britain leaves the EU. With this in mind, it is concerning that although clients are worried about the financial implications of leaving the EU, few have taken steps to protect themselves against potential currency instabilities and therefore remain vulnerable to financial losses. To find out how you can protect yourself against market fluctuation, please email HiFX Spanish offices on spain@hifx.co.uk, or pop in to one of the local branches, which are open Monday to Friday 9.00am-6.00pm.

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7:00am Cricket's Greatest 7:30am Cricket's Greatest 8:00am Ricky Ponting Masterclass 8:30am Cricket Classic 9:30am Ricky Ponting Masterclass 10:00am Darts Gold 10:30am ATP Tour Uncovered 11:00am Sporting Heroes 12:00pm Live ATP Masters : Madrid 1000 6:00pm Game Changers 6:30pm Barclays Premier League World 7:00pm The Fantasy Football Club 8:00pm Live ATP Masters : Madrid 1000 12:00am Indian Premier League 4:30am Darts Gold 5:00am Cricket Classic A look back at the fourth Test between South Africa and England in 2005 in Centurion.

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7:00am Homes Under the Hammer 8:00am MasterChef 9:00am MasterChef 10:00am MasterChef 11:00am The Women's Football Show 11:30am School for Scoundrels 1:00pm The Hairy Bikers Everyday Gourmet 2:00pm Bargain Hunt 2:45pm Escape to the Continent 3:45pm Money for Nothing 4:30pm The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain 5:00pm Flog It! 6:00pm Bake Off Crème de la Crème 7:00pm Gardeners' World 7:30pm Attenborough's Passion Project: A Blank on the Map 8:30pm Lost Gods of Easter Island 9:30pm Dad's Army 10:00pm The Hollow Crown 11:50pm Zodiac 2:20am Kicks

8:00pm What Do Artists Do All Day? 8:30pm BBC Young Musician 2016 Semi-Final 10:00pm Hinterland 11:30pm Dancing Cheek to Cheek: An Intimate History of Dance Series in which Len Goodman and Lucy Worsley uncover the British love affair with dancing as they explore the nation's favourite dances from the 17th to the 20th centuries and discover what they reveal about our social history. 12:30am Glen Campbell: The Rhinestone Cowboy 1:30am An Evening with Glen Campbell 2:50am John Denver: Country Boy 3:50am Glen Campbell: The Rhinestone Cowboy 4:50am This is BBC Four

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OPINION & COMMENT

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Straight down the middle Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

MARIANO RAJOY is already going for Albert Rivera’s jugular. If the country is going to the polls again – if not the dogs – it’s the fault of Ciudadanos and the PSOE, Rajoy claimed. His animosity towards the PSOE is understandable but Ciudadanos, which perches not on the fence but dead centre, ran off with Partido Popular votes last December and refused to pact with the party afterwards. Correction: Rivera refused to pact with Mariano Rajoy which is an entirely different matter.

Get it over with AN austere monarchy is a prime example of tautology, but insofar as an austere monarchy is possible, the present Borbon generation does its best. Unsurprisingly, Felipe VI in his last-ditch

round of talks with political leaders, expressed hopes that the coming election campaign will be pared-down and not a burden to the population. What would make Spanish voters really happy is an election now, preferably tomorrow. June 26 is just over eight interminable weeks away and like childbirth or the dentist’s drill they want the agony to end as soon as possible.

Support needed THE PSOE will hold pre-election primaries with Pedro Sanchez as the only candidate. It might smack of totalitarianism but should ensure that he has the support he needed and didn’t always get before and during the December 20 election campaign. Not every ‘baron’ or regional president could digest the fact that Sanchez was chosen by the PSOE cardcarriers, not them, and many still don’t warm to him. But he’s put up a good

enough show over the last four months to overshadow anyone else in the party, and that includes Susana Diaz.

MARIANO RAJOY: Is already going for Albert Rivera’s jugular.

Wrong country PABLO I GLESI AS, l eader of Podemos, chided the journalists who give him and the party a hard time. In his best, chatty, prime time television mode he added that of course he understood they were “professionally obliged” to speak ill of them. Wrong country, Pablo. This is Spain you’re talking about – not Venezuela, the near-dictatorship that you and yours were formerly paid to advise and assess on economic and political matters.

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12:00pm Neighbourhood Blues 12:45pm Oxford Street Revealed 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 Invictus Games 2016 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Invictus Games 2016 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

8:15am Escape to the Country 9:00am The Food Detectives 9:30am Gardeners' World 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Coast 2:15pm Athletics 3:15pm My Life on a Plate 4:00pm Holiday of My Lifetime 4:45pm Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve 5:45pm Great British Railway Journeys 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Big Blue UK 8:00pm Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm Choose the Right Puppy for You 10:00pm Attenborough's Life That Glows 11:00pm Upstart Crow 11:30pm Newsnight 12:30am Weather 12:35am Burma's Secret Jungle War with Joe Simpson 1:35am MasterChef

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm The Wonder of Bees with Martha Kearney 9:00pm The Golden Age of the British Sports Car 10:00pm Britain's Deadliest Rail Disaster: Quintinshill 11:00pm The Dark Ages An Age of Light. 12:00am Attenborough's Ark: Natural World Special 1:00am Everything and Nothing 2:00am The Genius of David Bowie A selection of some of David Bowie's best performances from the BBC archives, which also features artists who Bowie helped along the way, such as Mott the Hoople, Lulu, Iggy Pop and Lou Reed. 3:00am The High Art of the Low Countries 4:00am A Very British Map: The Ordnance Survey Story 5:00am This is BBC Four

7:20am Will and Grace 8:35am 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 1:05pm Four in a Bed 1:35pm Four in a Bed 2:05pm 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 Shipping Wars 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Eating Well with Hemsley and Hemsley 9:30pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pm What Britain Buys 11:00pm Very British Problems 12:05am Random Acts 12:40am 24 Hours in Police Custody

7:00am Milkshake! 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm Cowboy Builders 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Two Wrongs 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Deep-Sea Super Predator 9:00pm Police Interceptors 10:00pm The Tube: Going Underground 11:00pm Gotham 12:00am Up Late with Rylan 12:45am Person of Interest 1:40am Tattoo Disasters UK Series showcasing some of Britain's most hated, stupid and downright terrible tattoos. 2:05am Super Casino 4:10am Castle 5:00am Wildlife SOS

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 Dickinson's Real Deal 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 Wild Australia with Ray Mears 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Marcella 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm River Monsters 12:10am The World is Not Enough 2:30am Jackpot 247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show

7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:15am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:30am Psych 11:20am Royal Pains 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:15pm 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! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Family Guy 11:00pm Plebs 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am American Dad!

7:00am 7:25am 8:30am 9:35am 10:35am 11:00am 11:55am 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:05pm 5:10pm 5:45pm 6:15pm 6:50pm 7:50pm 8:55pm

7:00am World Cup Top Goalscorers 7:10am Hogan's Heroes 7:40am Hogan's Heroes 8:05am Minder 8:55am Ironside 10:00am Quincy M.E. 11:00am Ax Men 11:55am The Chase 12:55pm Minder 2:00pm Pawn Stars 2:30pm Pawn Stars 2:55pm Storage Wars Texas 3:25pm Storage Wars Texas 3:55pm Hogan's Heroes 4:25pm Hogan's Heroes 5:00pm Quincy M.E. 6:00pm Ironside 7:00pm Storage Wars Texas 7:30pm Storage Wars Texas 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm Motogp Highlights 10:00pm Jaws 11:05pm FYI Daily 11:10pm Jaws 12:40am Bundesliga 1:40am Rugby 2:40am Motorsport UK 3:30am Hogan's Heroes

8:30am Fury 10:55am K-19: The Widowmaker 1:20pm The 6th Day 3:35pm The Patriot 6:25pm Exodus: Gods and Kings 9:00pm Fury 11:20pm Gladiator 2:05am Alien: Resurrection 4:05am Everest: Sky Movies Special

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Doctor at Large Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Noah's Ark Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor at Large On the Buses George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Long Lost Family Law and Order: UK The Knock Noah's Ark Where the Heart is Judge Judy ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping Innovative, value-formoney products brought directly to you at home.

8:25am 10:10am 12:00pm 1:45pm 3:45pm 5:25pm 7:25pm 9:00pm 10:45pm 12:30am 2:15am 4:15am

Arthur The Wedding Ringer The Inbetweeners 2 Patch Adams Playing it Cool A Million Ways to Die in the West Johnny English The Wedding Ringer The Inbetweeners 2 Bad Words Me, Myself and Irene Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

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Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory Made in Chelsea Empire Gogglebox

7:00am The Longest Ride 9:15am Friday Download: The Movie 11:00am Kid Vengeance 1:00pm The Longest Ride 3:15pm Kingsman: The Secret Service Special 3:45pm Maggie A world-weary farmer cares for his daughter as she slowly turns into a zombie 5:30pm Ricki and the Flash A struggling musician returns to the family she abandoned to confront her mistakes. 7:15pm Friday Download: The Movie 9:00pm Ricki and the Flash 10:45pm Maggie 12:30am Kid Vengeance A special ops officer vows revenge against the criminal gang who murdered 2:20am The Overnight

MONDAY TV

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

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Neighbourhood Blues 12:45pm Oxford Street Revealed 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 Invictus Games 2016 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm In the Club 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Gareth's Invictus Choir 12:45am Room 101 1:15am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:30am Neighbourhood Blues 8:15am Money for Nothing 9:00am The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain 9:30am Great British Railway Journeys 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Pressure Pad 2:45pm My Life on a Plate 3:30pm The TV That Made Me 4:00pm Holiday of My Lifetime 4:45pm Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve 5:45pm Great British Railway Journeys 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Big Blue UK 8:00pm Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm Bake Off Crème de la Crème 10:00pm Old School with the Hairy Bikers 11:00pm Later Live... with Jools Holland 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather

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8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Insect Worlds 9:00pm Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Finals 11:05pm A Very British Map: The Ordnance Survey Story 12:05am Agnetha: Abba and After Documentary film celebrating the singing career of Agnetha Faltskog, which began in the mid-60s. 1:05am ABBA at the BBC 2:05am The Dark Ages An Age of Light. 3:05am An Evening with Glen Campbell 4:25am Britain on Film Documentary looking back at 1960s documentary Look at Life as it chronicles the changing face of British society, industry and culture.

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

Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Four in a Bed Channel 4 News Summary Four in a Bed Fifteen to One Countdown Couples Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Shipping Wars The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Sun, Sea and Supersavers How to Get a Council House Children On The Frontline 24 Hours in A and E

7:00am Milkshake! 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm Cowboy Builders 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS: New Orleans 4:15pm A Date to Die for 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Ben Fogle: The Great African Migration 9:00pm The Yorkshire Vet 10:00pm Penguin A and E with Lorraine Kelly 11:00pm Beaver Las Vegas: Saving the Strip 12:00am Up Late with Rylan UK version of a late night chat show. 12:45am Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 1:45am Tattoo Disasters UK 2:10am Super Casino 4:10am Castle 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:25am Divine Designs 5:45am House Doctor

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

Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Brooklyn Nine-Nine Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Hot Tub Time Machine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers The Goldbergs

TUESDAY TV

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 11:15am 11:30am 11:45am 12:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:00am 1:00am

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 Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm River Monsters 9:00pm Fierce Natural series seeking out the world's most fierce animals. 10:00pm Crash: Anatomy of an Accident 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm What Would be Your Miracle? 12:45am Bargain Shop Wars 1:10am Jackpot 247 4:00am Loose Women 4:50am Nightscreen

7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:15am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:30am Psych 11:20am Royal Pains 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:15pm 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! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Matrix Revolutions 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm The Matrix Revolutions 12:30am Family Guy

7:00am 7:10am 7:35am 8:35am 9:40am 10:40am 11:05am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:05pm 2:05pm 3:05pm 4:05pm 5:15pm 5:50pm 6:20pm 6:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm

12:00am 1:15am 2:15am 3:05am

Movies Now Doctor at Large Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Noah's Ark Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor at Large On the Buses George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Midsomer Murders Law and Order: UK Crime drama based on the hit US series Law and Order. The Knock Noah's Ark Where the Heart is Judge Judy The Emmy nominated reality courtroom series, presided over by outspoken family court judge.

7:00am 7:30am 7:55am 8:50am 9:55am 11:00am 11:55am 12:55pm 1:55pm 2:25pm 2:50pm 3:20pm 3:50pm 4:20pm 4:55pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:05pm 11:10pm 12:10am 1:10am 1:15am 2:30am

Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Minder Ironside Quincy M.E. Ax Men The Chase Minder Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Quincy M.E. Ironside Motogp Highlights Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Celebrity Chase Double Jeopardy FYI Daily Double Jeopardy Total Recall FYI Daily Total Recall Brdc Formula 3 Highlights 3:25am Hogan's Heroes 3:55am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:00am Teleshopping

9:00am 11:00am 1:15pm 3:10pm 5:05pm 7:40pm 10:00pm 11:50pm 2:15am 4:20am

Snakes on a Plane Jupiter Ascending John Wick Reign of Fire Armageddon The Rock John Wick Jupiter Ascending Ghost Rider Captain America: Civil War - Premiere Special

7:50am Dead Man on Campus 9:30am Arthur 2: On the Rocks 11:30am Get Hard 1:20pm Never Been Kissed 3:15pm Ted 2 5:20pm The Waterboy 7:00pm Blended 9:00pm Ted 2 11:05pm Get Hard 12:50am The Goonies 2:50am Romy and Michele's High School Reunion 4:30am Jersey Girl

7:00am The Longest Ride 9:15am Friday Download: The Movie 11:00am Kid Vengeance 1:00pm Ricki and the Flash 2:45pm Captain America: Civil War - Premiere Special 3:15pm The Longest Ride 5:30pm Maggie 7:15pm Friday Download: The Movie 9:00pm Ricki and the Flash A struggling musician returns to the family she abandoned to confront her mistakes. 10:45pm Maggie A world-weary farmer cares for his daughter as she slowly turns into a zombie. 12:30am Kid Vengeance A special ops officer vows revenge against the criminal gang who murdered his parents. Action thriller. 2:20am The Overnight

7:00am 7:30am 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm

1:30am

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Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Sky Sports Years Cricket Classic Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Sporting Heroes Racing News Darts Gold Darts Gold Sporting Heroes Time of Our Lives Sporting Rivalries Live Indian Premier League Cricket's Greatest Indian Premier League Rising Pune Supergiants take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MCA International Stadium. Cricket Classic Another chance to see the one-day international between England and Australia at Lord's. Cricket's Greatest Time of Our Lives

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10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Neighbourhood Blues 12:45pm Oxford Street Revealed 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 9:00pm Invictus Games 2016 10:00pm Nature's Epic Journeys 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm A Question of Sport 12:15am I Want My Wife Back 12:45am Live at the Apollo 1:30am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:15am Neighbourhood Blues 8:00am Homes Under the Hammer 9:00am The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain 9:30am Great British Menu 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 12:30pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Pressure Pad 2:45pm My Life on a Plate 3:30pm The TV That Made Me 4:00pm Holiday of My Lifetime 4:45pm Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve 5:45pm Great British Railway Journeys 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Big Blue UK 8:00pm Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm Horizon 10:00pm Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit 11:00pm Cunk on Shakespeare 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Old School with the Hairy Bikers 1:15am MasterChef 2:15am Secret Britain

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Handmade on the Silk Road 9:00pm The Silk Road 10:00pm Doris Day - Virgin Territory 11:00pm My Week with Marilyn 12:30am Dancing Cheek to Cheek: An Intimate History of Dance Series in which Len Goodman and Lucy Worsley uncover the British love affair with dancing as they explore the nation's favourite dances from the 17th to the 20th centuries and discover what they reveal about our social history 1:30am All the Fun of the Fair 2:30am Time Shift Timeshift reveals the history of Antarctica, finding out why the most inhospitable place on the planet. 3:30am Everything and Nothing

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 Dickinson's Real Deal 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 Tonight at the London Palladium 10:00pm Killer Women with Piers Morgan 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm Our Queen at 90 1:35am Jackpot 247 4:00am Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. 4:40am Nightscreen

7:00am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:15am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am The Cube 10:30am Psych 11:20am Royal Pains 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm The Cube 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 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Almost Impossible Gameshow 11:00pm Plebs 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy

7:00am 7:10am 7:35am 8:35am 9:40am 10:40am 11:05am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:05pm 2:05pm 3:05pm 4:05pm 5:15pm 5:50pm 6:20pm 6:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:10am 2:10am 3:05am

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Movies Now Doctor at Large Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Noah's Ark Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor at Large On the Buses George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Agatha Christie's Marple Law and Order: UK The Knock Noah's Ark Where the Heart is Judge Judy The Emmy nominated reality courtroom series, presided over by outspoken family court judge. ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

7:00am 7:45am 8:10am 8:35am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:25pm 12:55pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am

7:00am 7:10am 7:35am 8:00am 8:55am 9:55am 11:00am 11:50am 12:50pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:50pm 3:25pm 3:50pm 4:25pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:05pm 11:10pm 12:30am 1:30am 1:35am

Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond 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 Channel 4 Racing Couples Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Shipping Wars The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Supervet One Born Every Minute Never Seen a Doctor Gogglebox

10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm The Gadget Show 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:20pm Left for Dead 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Britain's Horror Homes 9:00pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 10:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 11:00pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 12:00am Up Late with Rylan 12:45am On Benefits: Life on the Dole 1:40am Tattoo Disasters UK Series showcasing some of Britain's most hated, stupid and downright terrible tattoos. 2:10am Super Casino 4:10am The Secret Life of Puppies

Sporting Funnies Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Minder Ironside Quincy M.E. Ax Men The Chase Minder Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Quincy M.E. Ironside Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Diamonds are Forever FYI Daily Diamonds are Forever Escape From New York FYI Daily Escape From New York

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Rocky Rocky II Rocky III Rocky IV Rocky V Godzilla Superman Returns Taken Behind Enemy Lines Sword of Vengeance Rocky III Rocky IV

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Coneheads Analyze This Analyze That Father of the Bride Get Smart The 40 Year Old Virgin The Hangover Top Five Pride Nutty Professor II: The Klumps Better Living Through Chemistry

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WEDNESDAY TV

Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Jane the Virgin The Big Bang Theory The 100 Supernatural The Big Bang Theory

7:00am The Longest Ride 9:15am Friday Download: The Movie 11:00am Kid Vengeance 1:00pm Maggie 2:45pm Kingsman: The Secret Service Special 3:15pm The Longest Ride 5:30pm Ricki and the Flash 7:15pm Friday Download: The Movie 9:00pm Maggie 10:45pm Ricki and the Flash 12:30am Kid Vengeance A special ops officer vows revenge against the criminal gang who murdered his parents. Action thriller 2:20am The Overnight Two couples have a dinner party that quickly goes off the deep end. LA-set adult comedy. 4:00am Kid Vengeance A special ops officer vows revenge against the criminal gang who murdered his parents.

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MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

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We have enough in life against us already, don’t be against yourself. Joel Osteen

in history 973 - Edgar the Peaceful is crowned in Bath as King of all England. He then goes to Chester, where eight Scottish and Welsh kings row him on the River Dee. 1215 - Rebel barons renounce their allegiance to King John of England, part of a chain of events leading to the signing of the Magna Carta. 1429 - French warrior maiden Joan of Arc leads the Dauphin’s troops to victory over the English laying siege to Orleans. 1494 - Christopher Columbus lands on the island of Jamaica and claims it for Spain. 1536 - King Henry VIII orders English-language bibles to be placed in every church. 1671 - Thomas Blood, disguised as a clergyman, attempts to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. 1682 - Louis XIV moves his court to the Palace of Versailles. 1812 - The British Prime Minister since 1809, Spencer Perceval, is shot to death by demented businessman John Bellingham in the lobby of the House of Commons. 1816 - John Keats’ first poem is published by The Examiner. 1821 - Napoleon Bonaparte dies as a British prisoner on the remote island of Saint Helena in the southern Atlantic Ocean. 1940 - Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, is called to replace Neville Chamberlain as British prime minister. 1955 - The United States, France and Great Britain end their military occupation of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany), which then becomes a sovereign state. 1961 - Navy Commander Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr becomes the first American astronaut to travel into space. 1963 - The first James Bond film starring Sean Connery, Dr No, is released. 1985 - Fifty people die in a fire in the grandstand at a football stadium in Bradford during a match against Lincoln City. 1994 - The channel tunnel, or ‘Chunnel’ connecting England and France is opened in a ceremony presided over by Queen Elizabeth II and French president Francois Mitterand.

Women’s wit

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The most alluring thing a woman can have is confidence. Beyonce

World of English

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Where do they get the seeds to plant seedless watermelons?

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Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.

TODAY

ANTEQUERA

MALAGA COIN TORREMOLINOS

RONDA

ESTEPONA

BENALMADENA MIJAS

FUENGIROLA

MARBELLA

ANTEQUERA

TOMORROW

MALAGA COIN TORREMOLINOS

RONDA

ESTEPONA

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BENALMADENA MIJAS

FUENGIROLA

MARBELLA

Fri Sat Sun -

Benidorm

CLOUDY MAX 20C, MIN 14C MAX MIN

21 15 Cl 21 15 Sh 21 15 Sh

Mon - 21 15 Sh Tues - 22 15 Sh Wed - 21 15 Sh

CLEAR MAX MIN

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20 15 Cl 20 15 Sh 19 14 C

MAX 24C, MIN 15C Mon - 20 14 S Tues - 20 15 Sh Wed - 20 15 C

Fri Sat Sun -

19 14 C 18 15 Sh 19 15 Sh S Sun,

24 13 Sh 20 12 Sh 19 11 Sh

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Mon - 19 12 Sh Tues - 19 9 Sh Wed - 20 10 C

Madrid

CLOUDY MAX 20C, MIN 15C MAX MIN

MAX MIN

Mon - 19 15 Sh Tues - 21 15 Sh Wed - 20 15 Sh Cl Clear,

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Fog,

TODAY:

CLOUDY MAX 23C, MIN 13C MAX MIN

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22 14 C 21 14 Th 20 14 Th

SHOWERS MAX 20C, MIN 11C

20 11 Sh 17 10 Sh 16 10 Sh C Cloudy,

TODAY:

MAX MIN

Mon - 21 14 Sh Tues - 21 13 Sh Wed - 21 13 Sh

Mon - 16 9 Sh Tues - 16 9 Sh Wed - 16 9 C Sh Showers,

CLOUDY MAX 22C, MIN 13C MAX MIN

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25 15 C 23 15 Sh 23 15 C Sn Snow,

IRISH LOTTO

LA PRIMITIVA

EURO MILLIONS

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

MAX MIN

Mon - 19 13 Sh Tues - 19 14 Sh Wed - 20 14 Sh

Murcia

MAX MIN

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21 15 C 21 14 Sh 18 13 Sh

Mallorca

MAX MIN

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UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

SHOWERS MAX 22C, MIN 15C

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MAX MIN

Mon - 21 15 Sh Tues - 21 15 Sh Wed - 22 15 Sh

CLOUDY MAX 28C, MIN 14C

TODAY:

MAX MIN

Barcelona TODAY:

21 15 C 21 15 Sh 21 15 Sh

Bilbao

Almeria TODAY:

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Malaga

SHOWERS MAX 20C, MIN 14C

TODAY:

MAX MIN

Mon - 24 15 Sh Tues - 25 15 Sh Wed - 25 15 C Th Thunder

LOTTERY

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The Danish Girl Directed by: Tom Hooper Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander

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The Spanish star has achieved fame worldwide with songs both in English and in his Native Spanish. He is considered to be one of the biggest stars in Latin America and the Hispanic music market. He is also the son of famous Spanish singer, Julio Iglesias.

Adele, May 5, Pop Singer, 28 This British singer and songwriter has won numerous Grammy Awards, as well as a Golden Globe Award for her song ‘Skyfall’, the theme for the 23rd James Bond movie of the same title. She continues to woo the public with her soulful voice. George Clooney, May 6, Actor, 55 The Hollywood star is not only a TV and movie actor, noted for films such as Ocean’s Eleven and The Descendants, but also a filmmaker. He is the only person in the history of the Academy Awards to be nominated for Oscars in all six film-making categories. Michael Rosen, May 7, Children’s Author, 70 This London-born writer is best known as a children’s novelist and has written over 140 titles, amongst which are The Sad Book. He succeeded Jacqueline Wilson as the 6th British Children’s Laureate in 2007. Billy Joel, May 9, Rock Star, 67 The American singer, pianist and songwriter has been lauded as one of the greatest American musicians of his time since his 1973 hit song, Piano Man. He has become the sixth best-selling recording artist in the US. Bono, May 10, Singer, 56 Front man and lead vocalist of rock heavyweights U2, the Irish songwriter and musician is also an activist and philanthropist. Thanks to hits such as Beautiful Day and The Sweetest Thing, the band has sold over 150 million records. Andres Iniesta, May 11, Footballer, 32 The Spanish midfielder is noted for his long career with Barcelona FC and has helped lead the Spanish national team to the World Cup Championship in 2010. His club won 6 La Liga titles between 2004 and 2013.

I took the shell off my racing snail, thinking it would make him more streamlined. If anything, it made him more sluggish.

The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (PLURAL) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

ASLEEP DELETE DOUBLE ENABLE ETHANE FEEBLE HUDDLE INHERE MALLET MARVEL

MEAGER NEURON PLANAR PLURAL (10) RENDER REPEAL SERENE TRAUMA TREBLE

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

1 Obsess 2 Odious 3 Extent 4 Desire 5 Stereo 6 Cancel 7 Debtor 8 Excise 9 Otiose 10 Breach 11 Heroin 12 Thirst 13 Sophia 14 Cerise 15 Icicle 16 Spring 17 Inhere 18 Scotch 19 Guilty.

YOUR STARS GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Energy levels go up and down and you seek to ration yours by not going all-out physically. It is still possible to be quite dynamic while planning. Indeed, your clear vision impresses a colleague. If you are due for promotion then some good news is likely. Blow your own trumpet rather than wait for others to do it for you.

TAURUS

(April 21 - May 21)

There is much to be tackled this week, but you are wary of making full-on decisions. Taking things one step at a time is the best policy because it gives you space to consider the options. There is a restlessness about you that is hard to pinpoint. Perhaps you are feeling positive but have to hold fire because of others. This is frustrating, but try to relax.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) When needed you are sure to be positive this week. On a project, ‘striking while the iron is hot’ springs to mind. There is much fun to hand but it must be ‘work first’ at the moment. Some opportunities do not come twice and you need to be aware of them when they present themselves.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The changes affecting you for the past few weeks continue but you are now getting better at managing their direction. Someone wanting you to take a logical action should not be allowed to push you forward. When to act will be clear to you.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) During the past few weeks you may have gained a different perspective on life. Your need for a close attachment and harmony in your life should not be underestimated or denied in the name of practicality.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You are in a romantic mood but something is missing from the picture. Its not that you’re feeling the need to have more than one string to your bow, it is more that you are tired of using the same old arrows. So, what is out there to fire your imagination? Something really new will not miss the mark with you.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Someone who has been unhelpful in the past suddenly steps forward. Could you have been wrong about them? Probably not. Keep a clear mind when with them. Saturn influences you to be more organised before a bout of indecision strikes.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) To be truly happy you need to build on your partnerships. Keep these in balance and everything else will fall into place. Life has taught you some rather harsh lessons recently. The upshot of that is you now feel more in control and more secure.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) This is a brilliant week for money and business. Mars is influencing you to be more up-front and practical in your approach. You may feel changes coming on that you would rather deny. Burying your head in the sand is not an option.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) There is an all-consuming need to see some reward for all your efforts. There will be those who will tell you that you need to push harder for success. Perhaps you need to be with more like-minded people. Certainly being with the wrong colleagues can bring your spirits down.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) You will see the lighter side of life this week when you discover that someone is holding a torch for you. You are flattered and vaguely interested. Your combination of intelligence and humour make you a delightful companion. Venus smiles on all your close relationships and you seem to be able to do no wrong.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) The influence of Venus and Jupiter brings you the influence and status that you deserve. It's not that you haven't worked towards it but now you start to see the benefits. There is an urge to improve your appearance and surroundings to fit in with the ‘new you.’

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I tried to tell my wife she was drawing her eyebrows on too high. She looked at me with surprise.

Unscramble the title of a famous Academy Award Best Picture winner (three words): IN THE EIGHT PLANETS

Inspired by the real-life transgender pioneer, Lili Elbe (Redmayne), The Danish Girl is beautifully visualised, engaging, and tells a compelling story. With support from his wife Gerda (Vikander), renowned landscape artist Einar Wegener begins his transformation and prepares to undergo one of the first sexchange operations. Lili and Gerda’s relationship and marriage evolves whilst they work together to navigate Lili’s revolutionary journey.

Enrique Iglesias, May 8, Singer.

Just Joking

Unscramble the name of a famous former Yorkshire and England cricketer: TOBY, GO TRY COFFEE

FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: GEOFFREY BOYCOTT, THE ENGLISH PATIENT.

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Answers: 1. SWEDEN, 2. MADRID, 3. University of BOLOGNA, 4. VATICAN CITY, 5. MOUNT ELBRUS, 6. REYKJAVÍK, 7. River VOLGA, 8. THE SHARD, 9. PARIS MÉTRO, 10. Estadio CAMP NOU/NOU CAMP (F C Barcelona)

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 M) 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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION bare barn bear beer brae bran brat brut burn earn erne near rant rate rent rete rube rune runt tare tarn tear tern tree true turn urea antre beret brant brent brunt brute buret burnt eater enter enure exert extra exurb ranee rebut taxer tuber tuner unbar urban banter beater berate brunet bunter extern nature neater neuter nutbar rebate tenure turban tureen urbane exurban EXUBERANT

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Cryptic

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

CRYPTIC

Quick

Across:

1 Test end product with special rail (5) 4 Level-headedness in Montreal is mixed (7) 7 Feeling of joy from damaged toenail (7) 8 Part of stair is Eritrean (5) 9 Police officer in Home Counties area (5) 10 Pele mentioned part of kettle (7) 11 Most pleasant French city street (6) 13 Merchant returns scarlet paintings (6) 17 Refuse to leave book in service station (7) 19 Head of clan calls for drums (5) 21 Downgrade a pedestal (5) 22 Sit dear, not straight but with one leg on each side (7) 23 Manual dexterity is unimportant by the sound of it (7) 24 A good man holding small Scottish dessert (5) Down 1 Unpleasant reasons to hide betrayal (7) 2 Some proclaim a golden rule for an adult insect (5) 3 Lags: Rot! Lies! Deviation! (7) 4 About a tenner for curdled milk (6) 5 Alternatively, some of Britain’s tea drinkers (7) 6 Worth me having a right to it (5) 8 The odd rioter has eggs (3) 12 Devastation of old horse in care (7) 14 Quotes poetry in acts of worship around Ecuador (7)

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1 Napkins, 5 Trees, 8/24 White goods, 9 Imitate, 10 Scratch, 11 Slice, 12 Oscar, 14 Defer, 19 Annul, 21 Spenser, 23 Terrace, 25 Stave, 26 Saddles. Down: 1 Newest, 2 Prior, 3 Inertia, 4 Slight, 5 Toils, 6 Evasive, 7 See red, 13 Sangria, 15 Emerged, 16 Tastes, 17 Assess, 18 Crisis, 20 Lease, 22 Scowl.

QUICK Across:

15 Look up to unnatural spectre (7) 16 The banquet is about Dad’s last bet (6) 17 The informer is back in the flats, Sarge (5) 18 Yes, start another youth establishment (3) 20 Spike nips back with sweetheart (5) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 10 represents N and 22 represents F, so fill in N every time the figure 10 appears and F every time the figure 22 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 Enters by military force (7) 5 Outer garments (5) 8 Offers for a price (5) 9 Colonist (7) 10 Unique or specific (7) 11 Have in common (5) 12 Disturb the balance of (5) 14 Requested information about (5) 19 Falls vertically (5) 21 Observe closely (7) 23 Confidential (7) 24 Make fun of (5) 25 Take without the owner's consent (5) 26 Most immense (7)

Down 1 Maintain firmly (6) 2 Worth (5) 3 Aversion (7) 4 Furnish (6) 5 Prepares food by heating (5) 6 Lacking exceptional quality (7) 7 Arranged into groups (6) 13 Commit to undertake (7) 15 Disperse (7) 16 Makes fit or suitable (6) 17 Make visible (6) 18 New (6) 20 Gastropod mollusk (5) 22 Representation (5)

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

1 Scared, 4 Lances, 8 Relic, 10 Alarm, 11 Elect, 12 Lists, 13 Hyena, 14 Saucy, 17 Sick, 19 Fuss, 21 Shine, 24 Start, 25 Mocha, 27 Alike, 28 After, 29 React, 30 Porter, 31 Delete. Down: 1 Surplus, 2 Atlas, 3 Excess, 5 Apathy, 6 Chateau, 7 Samba, 9 Menu, 15/16 Ash can, 18 Charter, 20 Startle, 21 Starve, 22 Ibis, 23 Emerge, 24 Sharp, 26 Chase.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Cuadro, 3 Used, 7 Tan, 9 Viernes, 10 Newspaper, 13 Entrada, 14 Sea, 15 Root, 16 Sangre. Down: 1 Cats, 2 Revistas, 4 Singers, 5 Dust, 6 Telaraña, 8 Nuestro, 11 Beer, 12 Lake.

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 Celery (4) 3 Playing cards (6) 8 El más fácil (7) 9 Laughs (3) 10 Computer (9) 12 Rum (3) 13 Prefix (7) 15 Por favor (6) 16 Red (4)

Down 1 Edad (de persona, animal, árbol) (3) 2 Seguro (9) 4 Day before yesterday (8) 5 Newspaper (9) 6 Semilla (4) 7 Recibos (de haber pagado) (8) 11 Trampa (para cazar) (4) 14 Gold (metal, commodity, currency) (3)

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WITH recent plans approved to build the tallest skyscraper in Europe in Madrid, EWN have decided to do the world’s top 10 tallest buildings. All the buildings are outside the EU however, mainly in China and the East. The glass tower design which will be built in Madrid will be comprised of ‘four towers’, 70 floors and a height of 250 metres which unfortunately won’t make it into the top 10. 1. Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, standing at an incredible 828 metres tall and towers above Dubai, UAE. It includes 160 floors and was officially opened in 2010. Construction began in 2004, with the exterior completed in 2009. The primary structure is reinforced concrete. The building was opened in 2010 as part of a new development called Downtown Dubai. 2. The Shanghai Tower is a megatall skyscraper in Pudong, Shanghai. Designed by Gensler. It is the tallest of a group of three adjacent super tall buildings in Pudong, the other two being the Jin Mao Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Centre. The building is 632 metres and has a tiered construction, designed for high energy efficiency, and provides multiple separate zones for office, retail and leisure use. The exterior of Shanghai Tower was completed in the summer of 2015. 3. The Abraj Al-Bait Towers, also known as the Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel, is a government-owned megatall building complex in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is 601 metres high. These towers are part of the King Abdulaziz Endowment Project that strives to modernise the city in catering to its pilgrims. The central hotel building has the world’s largest clock face. The building complex is metres away from the world’s largest mosque and Islam’s most sacred site, the Masjid al-Haram. 4. One World Trade Centre (also known as 1 World Trade Centre, One WTC and 1

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BURJ KHALIFA: The tallest building. WTC; the current building was dubbed the ‘Freedom Tower’ during initial basework) and is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Centre complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It is 546.2 metres high and is the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. 5. CTF Finance Centre formerly The CTF Guangzhou, Chow Tai Fook Centre is a skyscraper in Guangzhou, China. It is the second of two Guangzhou Twin Towers skyscrapers built that overlook the Pearl River in Guangzhou. It was completed in 2016 with a height of 530 metres and 111 floors. The building is used as a conference centre, hotel, observatory, mall and office building. 6. Taipei 101, or the Taipei Financial Centre as it is also known, was the tallest building in the world from 2004 to 2010. Located in Taipei, Taiwan it reaches an impressive height of 509 metres. The enormous tower is seen as an icon of modern Taiwan. 7. The Shanghai World Financial Centre is a super tall skyscraper located in the Pudong district of Shanghai, China. It is a mixed-use skyscraper, consisting of offices, hotels, conference rooms, observation decks, and ground-floor shopping

malls. Park Hyatt Shanghai is the tower’s hotel component, comprising 174 rooms and suites occupying the 79th to the 93rd floors. 8. The International Commerce Centre is a huge skyscraper in Hong Kong. It stands at 483 metres in height. It features 118 floors. A commercial skyscraper completed in 2010 in West Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is a part of the Union Square project on top of Kowloon Station. 9. The Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)’s official definition and ranking, they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 and remain the tallest twin towers in the world. They reach an incredible 452 metres in height and feature 88 floors.

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: 22 • Good: 30 • Very good: 43 • Excellent: 56

10. Zifeng Tower or the Greenland CentreZifeng Tower is a 450-metre super tall skyscraper in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. The 89-storey building completed in 2010 comprises retail and office space in the lower section. The floors near the top feature a hotel, numerous restaurants, and a public observatory. The tower’s stepping is functional, helping separate these sections.

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 eons even event events evenest evens envied envies entente ententes erns dent devise devisee devisees deist deists denies dents dens dense eves ever evert everts inert insert inserts invert inverts invent invents intent intents intense inst inset eosin

Word Ladder ARMS

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

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

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Move from the start word (ARMS) to the end word (RACE) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time. Solution ARMS AIMS RIMS RIME RICE RACE

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Category ‘B’ AS part of the series, we answer some common driving questions and keep you updated on the latest driving and road news 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.

CATEGORY ‘B’: Holders can drive a normal passenger car and some other vehicles. THE majority of drivers in Spain have a category ‘B’ licence, which means they are certified as qualified to drive a normal passenger car, but being qualified in that category also allows you to drive some other vehicles. As a category ‘B’ licence holder you are permitted to drive specially-designed passenger cars, for private use, ranging from a small urban car, an SUV, minivan or sports car. There is no limitation to the type of vehicle, so long as it is a private car, but there are limitations to the physical characteristics. Namely, a private car must be equal to or less than 3,500kg in weight and can have a maximum of nine seats, including the driver. The vehicle can only be driven for private and leisure use and not for any commercial gain, whether that be for business or carrying passengers in exchange for cash or goods. In the case of vans, you can drive any van

in which either passengers, goods or both can be transported, whether that vehicle is approved as a private or commercial vehicle, so long as it has a maximum weight equal to or less than 3,500kg and no more than nine seats including the driver. For both cars and vans you can also attach a trailer with a category ‘B’ licence, provided the total combined weight of the vehicle and trailer do not exceed the maximum weight permitted. If the trailer exceeds 750kg and the joint weight between car and trailer is 3,5004,250kg it is necessary to take two specific practical tests, which covers vehicle manoeuvres and dealing with traffic. For combined weights of over 4,250kg, it is necessary to obtain a BE category certification. This requires both a theoretical test and two practical tests, one of manoeuvres and the other in traffic.

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One owner – one vote? IN our small Community I own several properties and garage spaces but our administrator insists that I get only one vote. Is this legal? Let us clear up the voting picture. The Law of Horizontal Property clearly states that each property has one vote, and this vote is weighted according to the size of the property. If one large owner controls the community and his actions prejudice the group of small owners,

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I pay fees on five units, so why don’t I get five votes? You have written that the law says each property has one vote. JA (Costa Blanca)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

they can go to court. However, in 1995, Spain’s Supreme Court ruled that communities can simply vote to use a oneperson, one-vote system. Over the following years

more and more communities have voted to use this system. It is simpler and easier to administrate. Now it is the large owner who has to go to court if he feels prejudiced. This gradual change has overtaken my standard advice that each property has a vote, and I regret not making it clear any sooner.

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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I’m getting old Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I’M getting old. Well actually I am old. I don’t like the ageing process but of course it’s better than the alternative. All sorts of things start happening to the body and in some cases stop happening. On a recent visit to my doctor she told me that I should stop eating chocolate, stop smoking, stop drinking, stop eating red meat, stop having fried food, cut down on my dairy products, walk four miles a day and stop having sex… I asked if this would make me live longer and she said ‘No but it will definitely feel like it!!’ The other day I was trying to do something on the computer. By the time I’d logged on I’d completely forgotten what it was I was going to do. What’s that all about? I walk in to rooms, look round and walk out. Not a clue why I went in. I stand there like a doughnut looking around for some inspiration but nothing. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been driving somewhere then realised that I’ve gone past the turning because in my head

I’m going somewhere else! Please tell me it’s not just me. Today I was looking to hire a car so I went on to a car rental company’s website and all I had to do was put in my username and password and I was all set. Was I heck? Could I remember my password? I thought I did. I tried it three times then got locked out. I got a message saying I now had to change my password. I spent the next hour trying to do that but it all got too complicated as they wanted my driving licence number and credit card details. Driving licence was fine but I couldn’t remember what credit card I had on their file. I tried three which were wrong and then I got locked out of that screen! I’ll call them tomorrow if I remember. I have so many pin numbers and passwords it’s impossible to remember them all and you are always told don’t write them down, so I hide them on my phone and code them. Then I forget the code! I have decided to change my password to ‘incorrectpassword’, so if I put it in wrong or forget it at least when that pops up I’ll have half a chance of remembering it. When you get old, I’ve decided, two things happen to you. One is that your memory starts to go and the second ….. err, err, mmm can’t think of it at the moment. I’ll get back to you on that one.

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A right Royal rhapsody SOME of the comments by British expats on the relative values of their monarchy, and especially those that question the cost, leave me absolutely dumbfounded. I wonder where Britain would be without such an important and internationally admired Head of State, together with the family who in the main carry half the cross among them. I am equally amazed when those curious Costa know-it-alls (a minority of the residents), talk about costs when the figures show just how ridiculously cheap the British royals are. Where on earth would the presidency of any democratic or tin-pot state cost any less? Britain talks in billions when it comes to the cost of the real expenses of the bureaucratic armies and their generally unproductive machinations, which create no more than quirky services and increasing demands for new taxes. Does anybody really think a short term president with or without real social skills, can relate on a long term basis with the leaders of the world in the way the Royals can? Neither would they attract the sort of reverence and genuine affection that the Royals generate with their simplicity and lack of need to impress. Only heritage can do that as has been seen with so many exiled monarchs who have returned to restore their nations to former glory. It is only the diehard Willie Hamiltons of the past who make such a pastoral issue out of the royal, non-existent economic drain. This government without reins is a blessing which needs no prompting and gets on with it with an inflexible sense of duty that is awesome. Without them, Britain would be no more than a backwater which would fare even worse by the poor reflection cast by so many of its pompous emigrants. What I saw so closely, made me have sleepless nights many a time when I realised that an ageing woman could not only be kept up at banquets past midnight but be expected to make the unrelenting whole day agenda, whether or not she slept well or at all. The problem, as the Queen would say, is that she is averse to fuss and would rather just get on with the job, however intimidating, than be associated with groans and moans. Think what she does for the nation despite being stripped to basics (they do not even have a Royal yacht whilst minor foreign Princes have two or three

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Known unknowns I RECENTLY wrote to the Department of Work and Pensions asking the following questions in the event of a vote to leave the EU: 1. British pensioners living in Spain currently are entitled to healthcare funded by the UK. Will this arrangement continue? 2. British pensioners currently receive the annual pension increase the same as UK resident pensioners. Will this arrangement continue? 3. British nationals living in Spain do so as an entitlement as the UK is part of the EU. Will rights of residence be affected by a ‘Leave EU’ vote? I have received a reply from the Department of Work and Pensions, dated April 25, from which I

each). I can assure anyone that getting up for what lies in front of them each day is not just inspiring, but were she my mum, I would put the crown away somewhere safe or find someone like King John to do something with it. Michael via email

No lame-duck I FEEL I must respond to ‘Leapy says it others think it’. It’s a pity he does not think to say that president Obama threatening the UK is nonsense as he has every right to say what he thinks of the dangers of Brexit, especially considering that the UK involved the USA in two world wars not of their making. Thousands of American servicemen are buried in the graveyards of Europe. Leapy questions Obama’s birth certificate, may I suggest he reads ‘The

quote: “UK citizens living in the EU currently enjoy a range of specific rights to live, to work and access to pensions, healthcare and public services that are only guaranteed because of EU law. “There would be no requirement under EU law for these rights to be maintained if the UK left the EU. These questions would need to be answered as part of the process of negotiating the UK’s exit if there is a vote to leave.” It does seem odd to me that people are asked to vote when the implications in these areas are unknown, and UK expats should rightly be concerned that their lives will change if there is a vote to leave the EU. Lynda, San Miguel de Salinas

Dreams of my Father’ as it might put his small mind to rest. Leapy seems to portray Barack Obama as a lame duck president, let me point out that he has given the poor people of America healthcare. He has also reunited the USA with Cuba, something that no president has done in 50 years. I can assure Leapy that approx 160 million American Democrats respect him, even if Leapy doesn’t, but then again who’s Leapy? Tony A via email

Misplaced morals I CAN’T help but comment on a post in the Letters column (issue 1607), when Ian from Calpe wrote on his anger at the prospect of dogs being allowed on beaches.

There are too many foolish and egotistical views to comment on but have you ever compared what the human race is inconveniently making of our planet and societies? And the exaggeration about the bowl of water in a restaurant ‘which turns the WHOLE surrounding floor into a skating rink’... you poor soul… Moreover, yes I will correct you because the law in Spain asserts the proprietor of the establishment to determine whether pets are allowed indoors or not. Presently there are guides dedicated to larger cities in Spain listing where dogs are welcome in restaurants, with more also being permitted on public transport, such as in our neighbouring countries. I would rather see some excrement which will dry and blow away than all the plastic and tins discarded everywhere (by humans), which will never biodegrade. These end up in the guts

of animals in oceans or wash up on shorelines, where humans are most likely to come into direct contact with the toxins (relating to your ‘pristine’ beach comments). Every day in countries around the world, animals are fighting for their lives. They are enslaved, beaten, and kept in chains to make them perform for humans’ ‘entertainment’, they are mutilated and confined to tiny cages so that we can kill them and eat them, they are burned, blinded, poisoned, and cut up alive in the name of ‘science’, they are electrocuted, strangled, and skinned alive so that people can parade around in their coats, and worse. Now this is a topic to write about and not in your view about ‘selfish dog owners.’ “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Mahatma Gandhi Felipe via email

Healthcare woes I WOULD like to respond to Sue in your Letters page (issue 1607), who is worried about her healthcare here. Who told you your healthcare would come to a stop if we exit the EU? As pensioners living here you will probably be paying tax in Spain, if you are you should have a Spanish social security number which entitles you to healthcare if we are in or out of the EU. If you are living here and using your EHIC E111 you are breaking the law as this is intended for holiday and short stay. If you have healthcare after filling in an S1 form then the UK government still pay for your healthcare and there is no reason for this to stop upon leaving the EU. This is the information I have received after researching this. I will vote ‘Leave’ either way because I believe in Britain and in the long run all us Brits will be better off. Dario via email

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THE Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia has accused the Spanish government of behaving in a cavalier and irresponsible manner in the waters around Gibraltar in a way which endangers the wider interests of the Western World at an event in Washington organised by the Heritage Foundation.

FOLLOWING a court decision on membership of FIFA the Chief Minister, the Hon Fabian Picardo QC MP, said: “This is truly magnificent news which everyone will want to welcome. We fought to join UEFA and won. We have had to fight to join FIFA and we’ve won that battle too. All credit to the GFA and in particular Michael Llamas QC!

JUST a few days after a story about a rusty barge nicknamed the ‘Shame of Gibraltar’ appeared on the EWN website, the barge disappeared from its site and was moved to be with other commercial vessels on the Detached Mole, where it is out of sight. The Queensway Quay Appreciation Society has thanked the newspaper for its assistance in promoting the story.

Ciudadanos assault YOU can tell that the Spanish are getting ready for a new election on June 26, as Gibraltar bashing has s tarted a l r e a d y wi t h C iu d ad an o s leader Albert Rivera establishing his right-w i n g c r e d e n t i a l s b y la y in g down a motion in the Cortes concerning the Rock. In essence, he suggests that despite all evidence to the contrary, G ibral t a r c o n t i n u e s to b e a tax haven, a centre for smuggling and is generally bad for the region. It is clearly an appeal to the Spanish electorate to flock to his banner to give the gui r i ’s a b i t o f a frig h t, e v en though what he has said is somewhat ‘economical with the truth’. He even calls for a suspension of all cooperation, except where required by law with the UK until negotiations commence on sovereignty, and in an interesting sleight of hand he calls for decolonisation so that S pain c o u l d r u l e t h e n o n -c o lo n y jointly with Britain before making it an ‘autonomous’ part of Spain.

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ESTABLISHING CREDENTIALS: Albert Rivera (the student) and Mariano Rajoy (the master).

ON Sunday May 1, Monarch Airlines launched its new service from London Gatwick to Gibraltar. Operating four times every week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, this new service becomes the fourth UK destination served by the airline, joining London Luton, Manchester and Birmingham. The Gatwick service will be operated by the airline’s 174-seat Airbus A320 fleet. The service was welcomed by a water cannon salute, provided by the Airport Fire and

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NEW SERVICE: A water cannon salute for the Monarch Airlines flight. Rescue Service, a first for the airport, but a traditional prac-

tice worldwide that welcomes inaugural flights as well as a

guard of honour for the passengers as they deplaned.

Interesting nights at La Sala Gibraltar EVERY night in May sees a fantastic range of musicians performing at La Sala Gibraltar, which offers a great range of different and good quality food in luxurious surroundings. Although the setting is exceptional, the cost will not be as much as you might expect as there are a number of lunchtime and early bird specials, as well as a ‘ladies who lunch’ unlimited cava offer. For those who have a little time on their hands, there is even the opportunity to book a Thai spa day. To keep up to date with what is going on at La Sala Gibraltar visit www.lasalagibraltar.com or their Facebook page.

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Favells: for all your outdoor furniture needs SINCE 2006 Favells has been one of Costa del Sol’s biggest outdoor and garden furniture retailers. Ranging from stylish and unique own brand terrace furniture to outside saunas and specialised swim spas, the selection at Favells is exciting, extensive and affordable. Based in Fuengirola’s Poligono San Rafael, Nave 2, 1km Camino de Coin, Malcolm Favell, owner of the business, is proud of the variety and volume that Favells offer. They are able to cater to a variety of requests, design choices and needs, and are always able to deliver a particular product the very next day, should it not be immediately available. However this does happen very rarely, and it is clear to see why. The Favells warehouse is expansive, with every type of product available on view. Elegant and tasteful outdoor furniture sets, which Malcolm designs himself, are combined with umbrellas, barbecues, spas, Jacuzzis, saunas, deckchairs and furnishings, all stylishly arranged for customers to

GARDEN FURNITURE: Ranging from stylish and unique, the selection is extensive. leisurely wander and inspect. Malcolm and his team are always available to consult and are happy to share their professional advice on any of their carefully chosen wares. Furthermore, Malcolm will soon be expanding his selection and

building an additional mezzanine floor to showcase contract furniture for bars and restaurants, as well as a state-of-the-art showroom below for a range of Spa products. This is a very exciting venture and has a dedicated separate site:

www.favellsspas.com. The new space will feature an experience room that will allow customers to actually spend some time enjoying and understanding spas and saunas prior to making a purchase. This immersive experience will ensure

that clients are absolutely satisfied with the product of their choice, a concept that is key to Favells’ operation; not only does Favells install and deliver, but they also provide all the servicing and maintenance on their products. Malcolm explains that saunas, spas and Jacuzzis are enjoying a renaissance in popularity. Particularly interesting has been the demand for swim spas, a larger heated Jacuzzitype pool that offers resistance so that swimmers may exercise all year around. These easily-installed structures have proven to be an attractive substitute to traditional swimming pools. Favells is undoubtedly a fantastic place to satisfy your garden and outdoor decor needs. Located on the Costa del Sol for 10 years, it is a retail and wholesale store well versed and experienced in the needs, demands and tastes of its clientele. For more information, please visit Favells website: www.favells group.com.

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Hamstrings – a runner’s problem? By Estelle Mitchell www.thebodyworksclinic.com WHAT are hamstrings? Hamstrings are the tendons connecting the group of large muscles at the back of the thigh to the bone. But the word is often used to refer to the entire group of muscles connecting the knee to the hip at the back of the thigh. The hamstring muscles bend the knee and straighten the hip. While not very important for walking and standing they are very important for running, jumping and climbing. So they get out of condition very quickly without regular exercise. Legend has it that cruel masters would sever the hamstring tendons in slaves and prisoners to literally

prevent them running away. Common injuries / symptoms Hamstring injuries are usually referred to as ‘muscle strains’. Which sounds like they barely matter at all right? But a strain is an injury that stretches a muscle up to breaking point! Hamstring injuries are graded from • I – which is fairly minor . • II – a partial rupture. • III – a complete rupture. Because the hamstrings are really only used during athletic activities, it is most often athletes that get hurt. Sudden acceleration during running, lunging and jumping are often the cause. Treatment and management Surgery is rarely used to treat hamstring injuries. Sometimes a Grade III complete tear will need to be stitched together, but up until this point good physiotherapy with

HAMSTRINGS: Get out of condition very quickly without regular exercise. a strong exercise programme is the best option. For athletes, or those with a dead-

line, Magnetic Resonance Therapy (MRT) can dramatically speed up the healing and movement.

Prevention and recurrence Recurrent hamstring injuries are common – it is vital to increase the strength in the injured leg to match the ‘good’ leg. So without proper rehab you’re going to be back. Stretching and a proper warm up is very important before every work out. And it is key to include calf stretches and core work to support the hamstrings. Quad work must always be balanced with hamstring work. Athletes with a high arch foot are also more susceptible to hamstring injury – a proper gait analysis and foot support can prevent injuries and problems. For more information about treating hamstring injuries and preventing recurrence please check out our blog, www.TheBodyworksClinic.com/blog, our Facebook page, Bodyworks Health Clinic or call us on 952 883 151.

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Friendly help NEW research by Oxford University has found that having lots of friends could be ‘better than morphine.’ “Endorphins are part of our pain and pleasure circuitry - they are our body’s natural painkillers and also give us feelings of pleasure,” said Katerina Johnson from Oxford University. Adults aged between 18 and 34 were asked a variety of questions about their lives, and also took a noninvasive, physical pain test. Researchers discovered that people with larger social circles tended to have a higher pain tolerance. One theory is that social communications generate positive emotions when endorphins bind to opioid receptors in brain. Ms Johnson said: “These results are interesting as research suggests the endorphin system may be disrupted in psychological disorders such as depression.”

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. Today we take a look at something that is all too relevant at this time of year: allergies! No matter the season, allergies can be a nuisance for people of all ages, but spring in sunny Spain offers an abundance of new irritants that can keep people feeling far from their best. HI there, My husband has terrible hayfever and allergies, he has had a blood test and they said he is allergic to grass pollen, olive pollen and dust which is relatively normal, but we think he is also allergic to something else as he is suffering terribly and it can make him bed bound until it passes. We think he requires a full allergy test as he has tried all tablets and even the steroid injection but nothing works. A pharmacist did mention about a vaccine - would this be a possibility once we know the allergies? Kind regards Jessica Answer: Hello Jessica, Your husband should be seen for a full examina-

tion by a specialist in allergies to determine whether or not his symptoms are allergic. Once they are confirmed to be allergic then it is the time to find out what is causing them. To this end, tests are needed which consist of small injections into the arm (Prick Test) which allow us to discover what the patient is allergic to. Sometimes blood tests are also needed but generally the skin test is sufficient. I would recommend that he stops taking antihistamines and steroids for a month as they can affect the results of allergy tests. One the cause of the allergy is determined, if antihistamines don’t help there are injections which can control symptoms very effectively. Regards

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A smoother way to enjoy those smoothies MANY people are turning to smoothies as a healthy way to boost their intake of fruit and vegetables and to help lose weight, but they could be doing more harm than good. A leading nutritionist believed a lot of people put too many ingredients in their home-made versions and they should be 50 per cent liquid base, 25 per cent fruit and 25 per cent veg. So how can you make the most from your smoothie? The base should be a low fat liquid such as coconut water or skimmed milk and not fruit juice and fruit should be limited to a single serving such as a cup of berries or a single piece such as apple or banana to limit sugar intake, then fill with vegetables. If your smoothie is replacing a meal such as breakfast you can include a few filling

HOME-MADE SMOOTHIES: Keep all the pulp from the fruit and vegetables for much-needed fibre. foods such as oats but if itâ€™s a snack or after a workout, keep it lighter. Keep all of the pulp from fruit and veggies in your smoothie for much-needed fibre and make sure you have them as part of a healthy diet. Living off smoothies will leave you starting to lack essential nutrients such as iron and zinc.

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Fun-filled days at Funny Beach Marbella FUNNY BEACH has long been an established Costa del Sol institution, favoured for its fantastic facility for karting and its immediate proximity to the beach and the variety of water-sport activities on offer. Spending a sunny Saturday afternoon there, alone or with the children, can brighten anyoneâ€™s week. Funny Beach has been open since 1993 and has continued to be a success as the coastline around it has developed and changed. Its location at A7, km 184, 4, just outside of Marbella, cannot be missed, and their distinctive, giant Coca-Cola can acts as an orienteering landmark for tourists and locals alike. Run by proprietor, Horacio Helmann Orazabal, he and the family are proud to have been part of the Marbella scenery for over 20 years. Open all week long from 11am to 9pm, Funny Beach can offer a multitude of activities to keep you and the family entertained. Their excellent karting track, with a

FUNNY BEACH: Enjoy the excellent karting track. front line view of the sea, is challenging and exciting no matter how many laps you are inclined to do, and the team there even provide mini-karts for small children; the two-seater vehicles allow children over the age of three to go for a spin with an accompanying adult. A separate childrenâ€™s kart is provided for those tiny racers that are over the age of six and would

prefer that their parents observe from the sidelines. Should you wish to throw a beach-side birthday party for your children to remember, Funny Beach can even help you to hire a bouncy castle! Excellent for children, Funny Beach is a favourite amongst adults too. After a few competitive laps round the track you can relax in the shade with a cold beer. Furthermore, with an excellent offer-

RELAXING TIME: Enjoy a cold beer in the shade. ing of water-based activities available from May 20, you can cool down in the Mediterranean by hiring a jet ski or banana boat. For lovers of extreme sensations, you can try commandeering a Flyboard or Hoverboard and observe impressed onlookers on the beach from metres above sea-level, or even try parasailing, and see Marbella from underneath a parachute billowing in the sea-breeze.

Pedal boats and Paddle Surf boards are available for those who like to conquer the sea at their own pace. With such an amazing choice of activities, even beach-sceptics and motion addicts can find something guaranteed to tempt them into the sun and sea at Funny Beach. For more information, please consult their website: www.funnybeach.com

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A ghost, wig and a murder By John Smith DAVID TRISTRAM’S comedy thriller ‘Ghost Writer ’ is not the e a s ie s t pla y to s ta ge . M uc h de pe nds on special effects, but the International Theatre Studio c a n ris e to the oc c a s ion when it presents the play at Salon Varietes in Fuengirola from May 20 to 22. ‘Ghost Writer ’ is a hoot from start to finish. From the gin-s w illing pa ir of chums to a pair of old actor has-beens, it bristles with witty repartee. A fast-moving farce, it revolves around a ghostly ex-wife and those w ho might ha ve be e n re sponsible for her demise. Participants include a suicidal widower Edward who becomes a hapless gofer for his dead wife’s spectral self, the ghostly ‘Ruby,’ issuing orde rs on how to unra ve l the mys te ry of he r de a th and expose her killer, while causing chaos and confusion by virtue of her ‘invisibility’ to everyone else. Edward’s friend Alex who makes the most of the au-

GHOST WRITER: A scene from the play at the Salon Varietes theatre. thor ’s brilliant one-liners and capturing the role precisely and Glenda, the girlfriend Alex decides Edward ne e ds to s na p out of his writers’ block and maudlin state of mind. A strict teetotaller, Glenda finally accepts the offer of a ‘small sherry,’ only to decline into one of funniest

drunks ever seen. The denouement sees the ent r ance of Fr anci s and Hedl ey, t wo t heat r i cal Luvvies who are both over the hill and beyond gainful em pl oym ent , but t hei r bitchy dialogue is priceless. Francis eventually meets her well-deserved end down a flight of unforgiving stairs

whi l e Hedl ey st r uggl es m anf ul l y wi t h an out r ageous hairpiece which all but steals the show. Contact the box office for tickets on 952 474 542 between 11am and 2 30pm Monday to Saturday and one hour before each performance.

Basque excursion THE Department of Foreign residents in Manilva, led by councillor Dean Shelton, have organised a trip to the Basque Country from June 12-17. Leaving Malaga by AVE high speed train, followed by a coach hop to Vitoria, the tour will also take in visits to Bilbao, San Sebastian, and other major tourist sites. Price per person is €558, covering transport and five nights’ full board accommodation in a 3* hotel. Interested parties should call 952 893 548 for bookings or further information.

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Mica Paris returns to Joys Live Puerto Banus By Elene Kotetishvili MICA PARIS is an English soul singer, TV personality, author, actress and radio and television presenter, who has been capturing the hearts of the British and international public since the 1980s. With talents as diverse and far-reaching, it is with great pleasure that Joys Live announces that, due to popular demand, Mica will return to their front-line Puerto Banus venue to perform live. Mica has often been lauded as one of the greatest soul/ gospel singers from outside of the United States, and through her vocal range, power and soulfulness as a singer and performer, she has reached great success in her two-decade-long career. Having been brought up in a musical environment in London, with soul and gospel playing an important part of her childhood, Mica was hired as a backing vocalist with the UK band, Beyond Hollywood, on whose studio album she appeared in 1985, at the age of 17. Her career went from strength to strength and in 1988, at the tender age of only 19, she released her debut, platinum-selling solo album So Good, and three years after that, the follow-up album, Contribution, which brought

hip-hop and house music to her gospel and soul vibe. The track ‘If I Love U 2 Nite’ was written by none other than the late Prince, and recorded at his Paisley Park studios. What followed were collaborat i o n s w i t h m a n y renowned artists such as D a v i d Gilmour, James Morrison and Bobby Womack, culminating in a best of Mica Paris collection being released in 1999, and the 2000s saw the star in residency at the Indigo O2, as well as being a special guest on tour for music-industry legends such as Dionne Warwick, Chaka Khan and Michael Bolton. Her dedication to music and song-writing has not only earned her the honour of being titled a ‘British Icon’ for her services to music by the Duke of Edinburgh, but has also earned her a media title as the ‘UK

Mica Paris. Queen of Soul.’ Her longevity in the music industry has also been supported and propelled by the sheer energy, passion and enthusia s m that radiates from her personality. Having become a prominent presence on British television, Mica has partaken in TV projects that centred on fashion, music and news. She also presented the 2002 Channel 4 documentary The Gospel of Gospel, which revealed the influence of black American church tradition on pop music, and featured contributions from Ray Charles and Al

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Green. In addition, Mica is an accomplished actress, having starred in West End Shows, on television and in the theatre. She is also a supporter of women’s issues and an author, having written an emancipating and inspiring book entitled Beautiful Within: Finding Happiness and Confidence in Your Own Skin, in order to inspire other women to address their confidence issues. With such a diverse array of talents, achievements and awards, it is a pleasure to know that Mica is faithfully dedicated to music, and a great privilege to have the star perform at Joys Live in Puerto Banus on May 25 2016. Despite currently finishing her latest studio record and first-ever live album, as well as preparing for a grand tour of the UK, for one night only, Mica Paris will be performing live at the front line bar and nightclub for the pleasure of her fans on the Costa del Sol. Paul Maxwel, The Piano Man from Joys Live expressed his delight in welcoming the star back to the venue. Ultimately, it seems there is nothing this woman cannot do, and it is the great luck of the residents of the Costa del Sol that Mica Paris will be returning to Puerto Banus and to her first love, music.

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BURNT OUT: The charity shop suffered a devastating fire and is keen to reopen soon.

Malaga charity shop fire By John Smith THE NGO Butterfly Children Charity (DEBRA) has launched an appeal to enable its Charity Shop in Malaga to reopen after a devastating fire. The Butterfly Children Charity (DEBRA) is facing a huge challenge after the disastrous fire in its Malaga Charity Shop a month ago. The team of managers and volunteers are working tirelessly in an attempt to reopen the shop, but unfortunately the damage caused by

the fire means that it requires a complete refurbishment. The problem is that as time is passing, so is the cost of rent and maintenance so the charity is asking for the public’s collaboration to help to reopen the shop as soon as possible. The charity has created a donation page on ‘migranodearena.org’ under the name ‘Renacer de las Cenizas’ (Rebirth from the Ashes). The target is €5,400 and all donations are appreciated no matter how big or small. Parallel to this the shop’s

team have already started to make contact with various local companies in an attempt to reimburse the stock. El Corte Ingles in Malaga has joined the campaign by organising a collection point in the store on May 12 and 13 from 10.30am until 9.30pm. If there are any other local companies able to collaborate by either organising a collection point or donating items the charity would be extremely grateful for the support. In particular they are looking

for good quality new and second-hand items, eg clothes, shoes, toys, books and decorative items. It is important to remember that the Butterfly Children Charity Shops rely on donations in order to raise the funds needed to improve the lives of the Butterfly Children Families. For further information visit www.butterflychildrencharity.c om, contact Kirsty Dixon on 619 506 180, 952 816 434 or butterflychildren@debra.es.

ADANA runs successful dog show THE Animal charity ADANA held its annual dog show in Estepona on Sunday April 24 and apart from a great day, it managed to raise €4,700 in order to allow it to continue to look after abandoned and other canines. As to be expected, there were a number of different classes but the most popular was Judges Favourite with 15 entrants.

Close behind were ‘Ex ADANA dog’ and ‘Dog with the waggiest tail.’ The winner of the EWN ‘Best in Show’ trophy is a recue dog called Brooklyn, a podenco/husky cross who is owned by Alvaro Infante, a resident of Estepona. There was an incredible performance by local Estepona police dogs from the Unidad Canina. All of the dogs were of the

Belgium Shepherd Malinois breed. Their display involved basic obedience, detection of drugs and defence work. ADANA, as usual, ran its successful café, raffle, cava, tombola and general items stall as well as its information desk. Puerto Alto vet donated the money from the goods they sold as well as donated all the dog food they had to ADANA.

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Last DFAS lecture to the autumn ON May 9, at 4.30pm, Dominic Riley will be giving a lecture at the Salon Varietes in Fuengirola on the topic of Lost on the Titanic - The Making of the Great Omar Binding. The Great Omar was the most fabulous, elaborate and opulent book binding ever created. It was embellished with over 1,000 jewels, 5,000 leather inlays and a hundred square feet of gold leaf, and took a team of craftsmen over two and a half years to make. It went down with the Titanic and this lecture tells the story of its making and the moving story of life after the tragedy when one young man decided, against the odds, to recreate the binding. Members may attend free of charge and visitors are welcome at a cost of €10 per person. For more information visit www.costadelsoldfas.com.

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Musical fun to enjoy By John Smith TOUCH OF CLASS is an amateur entertainment group of 20, consisting of performers and director, sound and lighting personnel and back of house who all enjoy great camaraderie whilst raising funds for local charities. They recently performed in a concert at Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Fuengirola to a full house and to great acclaim.

The show was crafted to be uplifting with songs that people knew to get their toes tapping but also comedy sketches to make them laugh. Their next performance of ‘Around the World in Song’ is at St Andrew’s Church, Avenida Nuestro Padre Jesus Cautivo, Los Boliches. The performances will be on May 13 and 14, although there may be another performance that weekend and tickets can be ordered from Pat on 684 395 018.

ON Saturday April 23 Clinica Veterinaria Estepona held their first free pet first aid course and it was a stunning success. The participants learned about how to tell an emergency from a non-emergency in their pets, as well as how to perform CPR and treat several emergencies until the pet can be taken to the veterinarian. According to the vets it is not always possible to immediately see a veterinarian and the moments before getting the animal to your vet can ‘save your animal’s life.’ To ensure that all participants remembered everything the doctors talked about, every participant received Clinica Veterinaria Estepona’s first aid guide for free and was able to purchase their first aid kit for a reduced price. The course will be held a couple more times in the future and for information check their Facebook page or website. Anyone can attend the courses which are free and made with pet owners in mind.

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JAMAICAN LEGENDS: The Skatalites perform in 2015.

Return of big guns By Matt Ford EXUBERANT Jamaican legends The Skatalites bring their

contagious, jazz-inflected dance tunes to Coin on Saturday May 21, as they headline the town’s ‘Coincierto’ festi-

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val following their superb Benalmadena gig in August 2015. The group formed during the early 1960s, releasing their first album, Ska Authentic, on the Studio One label in 1964. Their distinctive rhythmic and melodic sensibilities were considered revolutionary, and served as the precursor for other Jamaican musical styles including dancehall, dub, rock steady and reggae. Although none of the original line-up remain they are a formidable live proposition, with some of the current members having played with the group for over 30 years. The festival features six stages with a diverse array of mainly local acts, while there will be separate attractions for children, plus a street art display and a craft market. Entrance is free except for main stage headliners, for which tickets can be purchased from the website www.tiquetin.com.

Class music THE Amigos De La Musica De Marbella are presenting a mix of theatre and opera favourites at the Hotel Gran Melia Don Pepe Marbella on Thursday May 12 at 8.30pm. Tickets cost €20 at the door or call 952 815 047, 696 133 192 or 606 962 563.

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ve Flamenco By Matt Ford A FEAST of flamenco will stamp and twirl its way across the Campo de Gibraltar during May, with at least two events every weekend as the area celebrates ‘Mayo Flamenco.’ The series is intended to showcase the area as a hotbed of flamenco culture, fostering research, teaching and promotion of local culture. Venues are shared between Algeciras, San Roque, Los Barrios, La Linea,

Tarifa, Jimena de la Frontera and Taraguilla. The shows get under way on Friday May 6 with a presentation of letters followed by a recital at the Peña Flamenca Cultural Linense museum in La Linea. On Saturday May 21 the showpiece ‘Day of Flamenco Artists of the Campo de Gibraltar’ will take place, with free food on offer, while flamenco fans can also enjoy book presentations, concerts, and museum visits.

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Coin photographic competition results By John Smith THE Coin Branch of the Royal British Legion held its annual photographic competition at Yates Bar and Grill. This year’s subject was sand and submissions were judged in two categories, category one was open to all branch members not in the photographic group; category two was open to members of the Coin RBL photographic group. Category one was won by Monique Mansfield and category two was won by Rosey Brown, both with alluring beach landscapes. Chairman Jo Taylor thanked everyone for submitting photographs of such a high standard and awarded the Chairman’s choice trophy to Thelma Matthews for the romantic submission ‘Message in a Bottle.’ The lucky winners will keep their trophies until spring 2017.

CATEGORY TWO: Prize winner Rosey Brown.

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TINTIN AND CESCA: Were looked after by Jo. HOMEOWNERS with multiple pets often ask if we can find a reliable and experienced sitter to care for their fur families at home. And yes we can! House-sitting is definitely a growing trend around the world, as many retired and semi-retired people look for new and affordable ways to swap their lifetime’s experience in home and pet care and maintenance for an exchange of free accommodation. Jo is a retired sports coach from Northern Ireland who has started house-sitting as a way to see the world. He is particularly keen on learning more about Spain, visiting the cities and spending time in the campo. What’s more he loves animals and has kept many dogs, cats and even donkeys as pets

over the years. Now that the last of his dogs has passed, he is taking the opportunity to pet-sit for other people. GrandaJo, as he is known on HouseSitMatch, has already completed several house-sits in Spain, looking after Tintin and Cesca recently. He is also a handyman and can keep your swimming pools in good condition while you are away. If you need a house or petsitter for your next holiday why not register with HouseSitMatch? House-sitting can be a win-win for both parties, free house and pet-sitting and the sitters get free accommodation! Register now with 50 per cent off using coupon code SPECIAL50. To find a pet-sitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com.

THE third part of the story of a woman with a rare skin disease and her beloved dog, Edward. One day on the bus home from art, laden with art books etc, Edward stopped the bus at the beach. As we passed the beach the bus stopped and the driver turned to me and said:”Do you want this stop love.” I said “no.” “Well your dog pressed the button.” You can see that Edward has a sense of humour. I am not allowed to cry as it closes my throat altogether and I have to go into hospital and be put on a drip until it opens again. Sometimes it is very hard not to get upset so I just bury my face in his fur and it all falls away. After all, nothing can be that bad as long as I have Edward. He even stays in hospital with me as it would make my throat close if I get upset at being parted from him. The nurses have

EDWARD: He even stays in hospital with me, no one is as gentle as he is. found he is the best one to undress me as he causes less trauma. No one is as gentle as he is. I used to dread going shopping and had to go when the shops were quiet or people would bang into me and take my skin off with their bags or trolleys. Now I can go anytime as they give Edward more room and it protects me. One day last November, Peter was in the garage and I started to choke. I gripped the sink and Edward let himself out into the

conservatory and into the garden, barking his head off till Peter came in from the garage to help me. I was terrified. In recognition of his valued work, Edward is paid £30 (€38.47) a week by the government. He saves them over £29,000 (€37,192) a year. I love Edward more than I ever thought I could. If Edward never worked again I could never part with him. I love him more than life itself. I hold his lead, he holds my heart.

Heroes in a half shell By Matt Ford TURTLES can often appeal as a family pet, not least because they are widely available and quite cheap to buy in Spain, with thou-

sands traded each year, although sadly they are almost always sold with ins u ff i c i e n t information regarding their long-term care and eventual size. There is some history here, since Iberian lakes and rivers are awash with now-prohibited red-eared and yellow-bellied sliders (Trachemys scripta), originally released by unwitting owners when they outgrew their containers, but now established and outcompeting native turtles and other species. The most common species available legally are

map turtles and false maps (Graptemys pseudogeographica kohni and G. p. pseudogeographica), which are easily identified by the row of black points running along the centre of the shell. Males grow to around 15cm shell length, with fem a l e s m u c h l a rg e r, s o adults need plenty of space. Also increasingly common is the Florida red-bellied cooter (Pseudemys nelsoni), which also attains 15-30cm in shell length, although the common musk turtle (Sternotherus odoratus) is perhaps the ideal

starter species since it reaches a more manageable 12-14cm. Unless maintaining your turtle outdoors, housing should consist of a sufficiently-sized aquarium or plastic container. This small ‘tortugeras’, typically featuring a tiny island and often a tacky palm tree or two, are NOT SUITABLE FOR ANY TURTLE and are outlawed across much of Europe, though sadly not in Spain. Next week we’ll take a look at how to care for your pet turtle to ensure it lives a long, healthy life.

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Casa Mijas: Make your house a home By Elene Kotetishvili THE Casa franchise of interior decoration stores has been a favourite amongst savvy shoppers and house-proud decorators since it first came to Spain in 1985. Since then, the brand has evolved and expanded and European consumers have an enduring love of Casa’s sweet style and dedication to simplicity in decor. Casas Mijas’ store, located on Carretera Fuengirola, km 3.5, at exit 213 A-7 was newly opened in March 2016 and is a delight for novices and fans of the Casa brand alike. It is the largest Casa store and showroom on the Costa del Sol, spanning a massive 1,300 square metres, and, with a variety of home decor items, furniture and gifts, everyone can find something that suits their tastes. Whether your home decoration is rustic, bohemian chic or contemporary, stylish pieces for all interiors can be found. Tall boudoir mirrors, candles and contemporary lamps can be juxtaposed to suit your bedroom, and an array of tableware and cookware will look gorgeous in your kitchen.

CASA MIJAS: A favourite amongst savvy shoppers and house-proud decorators. Not only does the Casa Mijas store have a lovely selection of plates, glasses, cutlery and lots of decorative pieces to beautifully adorn

your dining room, it also has all the kitchen gadgets and utensils that a style-conscious chef might want. With fantastic throws, plush

pillows, a stunning selection of bathroom accessories, as well as stylish laundry and cleaning items, Casa Mijas’ offering can furnish an entire home! Furthermore, Casa Mijas sell a wide array of garden accessories too! With the inevitable onset of summer on the Costa del Sol, a visit to the store in May, whilst they are having their summer-garden promotion, is a must in order to spruce up your outside space. In addition, Casa Mijas provide appropriate weekly offers all throughout this warm season, including deals on BBQ equipment and picnic accessories. With a seasonal collection that is constantly changing, you will easily find a whole new array of items, gifts, accessories and offers to mark each new month and special dates in the calendar, like Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas. Little touches can often have equal impact to statement pieces and, in Casa Mijas, you can find both. The Mijas Casa store is open Monday to Saturday 10am until 8pm. Prices and offers can be found in-store. For more information you can call 952 583 331.

Fun features in the garden for children YOUNG children love nothing more than digging in the sand with a bucket and spade. If the beach is too far but the allure is too great then one option is to bring the beach to your back garden and build a sandpit. It is a safe, soft play area for children of varying ages to enjoy.

When children start to grow up it can also be transformed into a paddling pool. Borders give a chance to be creative with the aesthetic of the sandpit or pond. Wooden chips or sleepers can be used or perhaps create more of a dune effect with the use of planted grasses.

Creature feature FROGS and toads are under increasing threat across the planet due to habitat loss, pollution, introduced species and, in the last few years, the deadly parasitic chytrid fungus. All the more reason to do your bit by attracting some to your garden, where they are a valuable asset with their appetite for insects and slugs helping to keep the bugs at bay, while their tadpoles will munch any mosquito larvae in your pond. Among the dozen species native to southern Spain, the stripeless tree frog, Hyla meridionalis, is perhaps the most charming, with its cute looks and fondness of clambering up plants. It is normally a beautifully vivid green colour, but grey or brownish individuals also exist, as does a rare bright blue morph. They have been out and about for a good couple of months already and are breeding now, the males providing a raucous nocturnal chorus with their slow, booming croaks as they show off for females. If you want to build a pond to attract amphibians, it should be at least 60cm deep, located in a shaded area with some tallish vegetation nearby.

A paddling pool can be built directly in the ground which, essentially, is a small pond but by using a shallow beach area it makes it easy for children to paddle in and out of the water and has the bonus of attracting wildlife. Older children usually love trampolines,

but buying a free-standing one and placing it in the garden can completely dominate and completely ruin the scheme. By sinking the trampoline into the ground, the trampoline no longer overshadows the garden and is safer as there is not such a distance to fall.

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Will the water table rise in May – that is a key question! Dick Handscombe

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

UNTIL a few years ago the first week of May was the traditional time when heavy rainfalls and some thunderstorms used to saturate the soils of agricultural fields, orchards and gardens deeply just in time for the late spring sowing and planting of plantlets for summer vegetable crops and the swelling of fruits that form from late spring blossoms. Checking the weather forecast for the first fortnight of May this year doesn’t look too promising in terms of urgently wanted rain, so taking steps to minimise the need for water in gardens makes good sense and the longer and not too hot days of May allow one to get much done along these lines before the heat of June. There are many ideas appropriate to all expatriates in our earliest books - Practical Gardening on the Costa, Your Garden in Spain, Growing Healthy Fruit in Spain, Growing Healthy Vegetables in Spain and Apartment Gardening Mediterranean Style, but

EAT WELL: Grow healthy vegetables in your garden. SPRING BLOSSOMS: Bring seasonal colour to garden terraces. unfortunately these are no longer in Spanish bookshops as the publisher and main distributor stopped trading as a result of the impact of the declining economy and reduction in the number of new expatriates buying properties in Spain. This led to the collating and expanding the number of practical ideas for designing, planting up and maintaining

gardens which require much less water than traditionally from day one in new gardens or in the future by modifying existing gardens and gardening practices in the handy book ‘How to use less water in your Garden’. The book is designed to be used by yourself or in conjunction with your gardener, should you have one. Just going down some of

the section headings in the index starts to prompt a recognition of things that are often done only half-heartedly. These include the following: • Designing and developing your garden • Soil improvement • Select plants that need least water • Preparing planting areas

and planting holes • Effective watering practices • Reducing evaporation losses • Reduce drainage losses • Mulch more and more • Protection from drying winds

• The importance of shade • Interesting features that don’t require watering • Special ideas for apartment and patio gardens Some 300 individual ideas, often easy and inexpensive, are grouped under these and other section headings. Best of luck in achieving similar enjoyment from your own plots however inhospitable they start out. © Dick Handscombe May 2016.

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New Bentley makes debut BENTLEY took its luxurious roadshow to the Far East by debuting a trio of the latest editions of its opulent Mulsanne. Auto China 2016 took place in a smoggy Beijing from April 25 to May 4 and also saw Aston Martin’s DB11 in attendance. It was Bentley, however, that stole the show with its Mulsanne First Edition, performance centred Mulsanne Speed, and its decadent Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase, which boasts improved passenger space in the rear. There are only 50 units of the First Edition Mulsanne, which was handcrafted at Bentley’s renowned Crewe factory. Each member of the new

Mulsanne family comes with hedonistically plush upgrades. The First Edition boasts a Mulliner vanity mirror, hairbrush and comb within a rear passenger picnic set designed by Asprey of London. Meanwhile the Extended Wheelbase edition also featured a handmade veneer from a 350-year-old English walnut tree. The Mulsanne models have a glorious history stretching back more than three decades but the latest editions were borne of a 2010 recasting of its legacy. Named after the Mulsanne corner at Le Mans, each car takes around 30 hours to build and comes with a 6.75 litre engine (512PS).

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DIESEL CATASTROPHY: Cars have been caught without essential filters. DIESEL could be causing far more harm than it’s worth as UK government figures reveal thousands of cars have been caught without essential pollution filters. The diesel particle filters have been compulsory since 2009 but can cost upwards of €1,000 and frequently break down. Without the filters, emissions soar dramatically and contribute to the estimated 29,000 deaths caused each year in Britain by air pollution.

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Many garages offer discreet ways to avoid motorists being caught by recently implemented visual checks at MOTs, and also claim that removing filters can enhance fuel efficiency. Clean Air London now estimates that hundreds of thousands of vehicles have been tampered with in this way, leading to a ‘diesel catastrophe’ that is costing the National Health Service billions.

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A zombie fleet THE DVLA has published interesting figures which reveal which cars have substantial numbers listed as SORN (Statutory Off-Road Notification), meaning they are currently languishing in garages and gardens, yet are still registered. As of April 2016 half of all registered MG Midgets are listed as SORN, with more than 7,000 of the 14,000 classics now officially off-road. The Ford Sierra clocks up the highest proportion of SORN listed vehicles with a hefty 75 per cent now squirrelled away. In terms of sheer numbers, however, the trusty Volkswagen Golf storms first place with a massive 60,875 SORN registered.

MG MIDGETS: As of April 16 half of all those registered will be listed as SORN. Other cars which feature prominently are typically old

classics including the Ford Escort, Saab 900, Austin Mini,

Renault Cleo and Mercedes 200.

Radio face THE latest trailer for the BBCâ€™s revamped Top Gear in the United States has left out frontman Chris Evans in favour of more recognisable Friends star Matt LeBlanc. The snub is the icing on the cake for a tough period for the former Big Breakfast presenter, who has been fending off accusations that he made a producer cry and is even more of a drama queen than his maverick predecessor. Meanwhile the BBC have announced a new To p G e a r s p i n - o f f s h o w a p t l y n a m e d E x t r a Gear. It will be filmed after each Top Gear production and fronted by Rory Reid, a motoring presenter who previously hosted Gadget Geeks on Sky. It will be broadcast on BBC3 and on the online iPlayer from May 8.

CHRIS EVANS: Has been left out of Top Gearâ€™s US trailer.

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Glory, glory Leicester City, and congratulations to Mark Selby 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 are Premier League champions; they’ve pulled off one of the greatest upsets in football history! After their 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday, Claudio Ranieri’s Foxes and their jubilant supporters watched and listened with baited breath, and finger nails down to the quick, as Chelsea drew 2-2 with Spurs on Monday night to ensure the top prize in British football went to Leicester. The party is still going on in the East Midlands city.

• Meanwhile, last weekend Southampton kept alive their hopes of European football with a 4-2 win over Manchester City, West Ham won 3-0 at WBA, Everton defeated Bournemouth 2-1, Watford knocked over Aston Villa 3-2 and Swansea beat Liverpool 3-1. • At the bottom of the table, Newcastle, 1-0 winners over Crystal Palace; Norwich, who lost 1-0 at Arsenal in Arsene Wenger ’s 750th match as manager and Sunderland, who drew 1-1 at Stoke, are all battling for their lives to stay up. This weekend Newcastle visit relegated Aston Villa, Norwich play Manchester United and Sunderland take on Chelsea. • The final games in the Championship and Leagues One and Two all take place this weekend. The ‘big one’ in the Championship is Mid-

dlesbrough-Brighton. A draw would see ‘Boro promoted with Burnley, a win for Brighton would send them up. Derby, Hull and Sheffield Wednesday have already secured their play-off places. FL1 champions Wigan Athletic will automatically be joined in the Championship next season by Burton Albion (at Doncaster) or Walsall (at Port Vale). And either Oxford (v Wycombe), Accrington Stanley (v Stevenage) or Bristol Rovers (v Dagenham & Redbridge) will rise from FL2 with champions Northampton, who are on a 22-match unbeaten run. • Celtic have been crowned Scottish League champions for the fifth season running and the 47th time overall. • With two games remaining, Barcelona (85 points), Atletico Madrid (85) and Real Madrid (84), all winners

last Saturday, stand 1-2-3 in La Liga. • Earlier this week the second legs of the Champions League semi-finals took place between Bayern Munich (0) and Atletico Madrid (1), and Real Madrid (0) and Manchester City (0). Tonight we have the return legs of the Europa League semi-finals between Liverpool (0) and Villarreal (1), and Sevilla (2) and Shahktar Donetsk (2). FORMULA ONE • World Champion Lewis Hamilton was livid once again in Russia! Another engine problem (hybrid system failure) for the second time running meant that he started Sunday’s Grand Prix at Sochi 10th on the grid. Nico Rosberg went on to win the race with Hamilton second and Kimi Raikkonen third. Rosberg lead’s the driver’s cham-

pionship by 43 points (100) from Hamilton (57). The next race is in Spain on May 15. SNOOKER • World number one Mark Selby, from Leicester, beat China’s Ding Junhui 18 -14 in the final of the World Championship in Sheffield. Junhui, 6-0 down at one point, fought gallantly throughout, and gave Selby a really tough game. And what a ‘double’ it was for Leicester last Monday as Selby collected a cheque for £330,000. RUGBY LEAGUE • Warrington Wolves (10 wins from 13 starts) lead the Super League, ahead of Catalan Dragons, Hull FC and Wigan Warriors. RUGBY UNION • Leicester (for the 12th year running), Exeter Chiefs,

Saracens and Wasps have qualified for this season’s Premiership semi-finals, with the make-up still to be decided. HORSE RACING • Frankie Dettori rode 14-1 shot Galileo Gold to victory in the first Classic of 2016, The 2000 Guineas. Other events taking place this weekend: • French MotoGP at Le Mans (Sunday). • The BTCC at Thruxton with fellow Baggies’ fan Matt Neal in action. • Madrid Open tennis tournament in Spain. • Badminton horse trials. • Premiership darts in Manchester. •North Carolina Wells Fargo golf tournament. • Rabat Trophy golf festival, Egypt.

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Tom and Mary triumph in champions competition THE Costa del Sol Champion of Champions competition was held at Miraflores Bowls Club from April 20-23. This competition pitted the men’s and ladies’ club champions from the Costa del Sol against each other to determine an overall champion. The event is considered one of the most prestigious in the bowling calendar, with previous winners ultimately going on to represent Spain in the World Championships. Unfortunately, the men’s event saw Belplaya BC Cham-

pion Marcus Smith unable to participate, but all of the other clubs were fully represented. The men’s representatives were: Jim Neilson (Benalmadena), Chris Cooper (Benavista), Mike Banfield (La Posada), Tom Rogers (Lauro), Roberto Wright (Mijas), Mike Detheridge (Miraflores) and former winner Alan Turner (Santa Maria). After three rounds of matches there were only two undefeated players, Mike Detheridge & Alan Turner, who faced each other on the Friday

MIRAFLORES: Tom and Mary proudly present their Champion of Champions trophies. morning. This proved to be a highly competitive match with Mike running out the winner

with a score of 21-18. After winning again in the afternoon, Mike was probably the favourite leading into the last day, but on the Saturday morning he faced Tom Rogers who had won all his games following the first round defeat. Tom proved to be on fire that morning as he won 21-10, and had moved to favourite as he had a better shot difference than Mike, however his last match was against former champion

Alan Turner. Again Tom proved to be imperious and won 21-4 to win the championship, leaving Mike, who lost again in the afternoon to Roberto, as runnerup. The ladies’ competition was a full turnout and a very exciting competition. The ladies’ representatives were: Pauline Ball (Belplaya), Marion Allen (Benalmadena), Ella More (Benavista), Maureen Fewings (La Posada), Jane Richardson (Lau-

ro), Barbara Land (Mijas), Mary Detheridge (Miraflores) and former winner Simone Morgan (Santa Maria). After two days only Mary and Simone were undefeated. They played each other on Friday morning, on this occasion Mary was dominant, eventually winning comfortably 219. Both went on to win in the afternoon, which meant that on the final day Mary was undefeated, but Simone & Barbara had only lost one game each. Mary won her morning match, which meant that if she beat Barbara she was champion, but if she lost and Simone won heavily she could still be beaten on shot difference potentially. Simone won a tight 21-18 game to earn the runners-up spot, while Barbara finally won comfortably 21-9, leaving Mary to clinch the championship on shot difference.