Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 4 - 10 Jan 2018 Issue 1696 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

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4 - 10 January 2018

New Year price hike GAS, petrol and electricity prices are set to rise in the New Year, as inflation and new rates push the cost of essential services up. Stam p s, r o a d t o l l s an d mobile phone charges have all also increased. But th e r e i s so m e g o o d news for consumers. Malaga’s City Council has frozen taxes while the minimum wage is set to increase by 4 per cent. Meanwhile, short-distance rail prices have been frozen and longer journey costs will not rise significantly. Paternity leave is also to rise to five weeks in 2018.

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An impatient Ryanair passenger shocked other fliers when he decided to leave his delayed flight by opening an emergency exit and climbing out onto the wing of the plane. F lig h t F R 8 1 6 4 h a d l e ft London Stansted airport almost an hour late and was then kept waiting on the tarmac on landing at Malaga airport for another 30 minutes without explanation. The balding 57-year-old, believed to be of Polish nationality, tired of the wait shocked other passengers by announcing he was going to open an emergency exit and climb out onto the wing. Ground staff ordered him back onto the plane and he was held until Guardia Civil officers arrived. It later emerged that the passenger said he was suffering from an asthma attack. Fellow passenger Fernando Del Valle Villalobos who filmed a video that later went viral on social media said it was ‘surreal.’ “He was sat on the wing

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Winging it! Passenger climbs out of jet’s door

ASTHMA ATTACK: Traveller said breathing trouble saw him launch the risky escape. for quite a while until the crew managed to get him back inside.” Speaking exclusively to the Euro Weekly News a Ryanair spokesman said,

“This airport security breach occurred after landing in Malaga airport on New Year’s Day. “ M a la ga a irport polic e imme dia te ly a rre s te d the

passenger in question and since this was a breach of Spanish safety and security regulations, it is being dealt with by the Spanish authorities.”

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Ex-wife assault MARBELLA police have detained a 43-year-old on suspicion of sexually assaulting his ex-partner. He is also accused of various minor crimes. The man held a prominent political position in the region, according to reports.

Cash boost THE City Council has approved an investment of €1.3 million in the construction of a plaza-mirador to help transform the Las Palmillas area.

Death fight TWO men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man after a fight in Marbella. The Czech men are accused of reckless homicide, according to the Spanish media.

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Fatal plunge British girl falls to death A 29-YEAR-OLD woman from Blackburn in Lancashire has died while on holiday on the Costa del Sol. Loran Atkinson was killed after plunging from a hotel balcony in the resort of Fuengirola. A spokesman from the Foreign Office said they had been contacted by Ms Atkinson’s family. He said, “I can confirm we have been contacted by a family member, I believe the woman’s mother, about the death. “We were told that the woman had fallen from a balcony.” The exact circumstances of the fall are being investigated. Karen Hamill, a friend of Ms Atkinson’s family set up a fundraising page to repatriate

her body back to the UK. The fund has since surpassed its £4,500 (€5,055) target. Writing on the page she pleaded for help to bring Loran home from Spain.

BALCONY DEATH: Loran Atkinson from Blackburn. “We know, especially at this time of the year funds are low. However, my precious friend Angela Pejcinovic and her daughter Cecily Atkinson have suffered a tragic and fatal loss of her other beautiful daughter Cecily’s beloved sister Loran whilst on holiday in Spain. “Anything you could donate

at this time would be both greatfully (sic) and graciously received to return Loran home to rest in peace among the love of her family and friends. “May peace and love be with Loran. Mental health affects most of us in some way. Thank you in anticipation of your kindness.”

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Boat saves more than 1,000 ONE boat is responsible for saving the lives of over 1,000 people last year, according to Spanish media reports. The Malaga-based Salvamar Alnitak rescued 1,212 migrants from 24 boats in 2017. The boat’s total is around double the figure for 2016. Based in the city’s port since 2007, the Alnitak has two crews of four people. A rapid response team, is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Spain has had to deal with the highest number of migrant arrivals of any European country this year, according to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC The Malaga area has taken a large proportion of these sea arrivals.

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New Year’s baby joy THE first baby born at the Costa del Sol hospital in 2018 is called Leon. Born at 4.25am on January 1 to parents, Laura and Diego, Leon weighed approximately 3.8 kilos and is the couple’s first child. Both he and his mother are said to be in perfect condition.

More jobs MALAGA Province has 10,575 fewer people unemployed than this time last year, registering a drop in unemployment figures for the fifth consecutive year. There are currently 157,573 people enrolled in the Andalucian Employment Service from Malaga, approximately the same number as in 2009.

Foreign exchange MORE than 100 students from Malaga Province will take part in exchanges to schools in German, English and French speaking countries this academic year. The Ministry of Education has reportedly allocated a budget of €647,000 for 105 students from seven secondary schools to be part of the programme.

Food promise GOVERNMENT officials in Malaga have announced that almost 8,000 children will be given food as part of their Extraordinary Plan of Solidarity and Food Guarantee. Delegate for the Andalucian government in Malaga, Jose Luis Ruiz, also announced that 4,833 families and 5,630 children will be able to obtain financial support.

4G but no TV THE implementation of 4G mobile coverage is believed to have impacted television signal in Alhaurin. The local authority has urged effected residents to contact the free ‘Llega 800’ service online or on 900 833 999. The city centre has reportedly been worst effected.

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SPANISH FACTS OF LIFE...44 January 6 sees the arrival of the best-loved Christmas tradition in Spain, as the Three Kings bring presents for children and huge parades take place, Joe Gerrard reports.

SANTA VS THE KINGS DEBATE rages as to who is preferred in Spain, Santa Claus or the Three Kings. In a 2015 survey of Spanish children the kings came out on top, 67 per cent to Santa’s 27 per cent.

ANDALUCIAN KINGS? THE previous Pope, Benedict XVI, claimed in his book on the nativity the three kings were from the ancient kingdom of Tarsis (Tartessosa). Historians place this kingdom somewhere near Huelva, Cadiz and Sevilla, in modern day Andalucia.

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We three kings JANUARY in Britain sees families pack away their Christmas decorations and get back to business as usual. In Spain however Christmas festivities continue until January 6, when the country celebrates the annual Three King’s Day holiday, also known as Epiphany Day. The day (El Dia de los Reyes in Spanish) marks the moment in the nativity story when the three kings or wise men visited the baby Jesus to give gifts. The three kings in the modern-day festival, Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar, are now said to give out presents to Spanish children, similar to Santa Claus in Britain and elsewhere. Spanish children polish their shoes and leave them outside for the kings to put presents in on the night of January 5.

PAGAN ORIGINS THE origin of the celebration goes back further than Christianity. In pagan times celebrations were held on January 6 to welcome the longer days that followed the winter solstice on December 21.

These presents only go to well behaved children however, and Balthazar is tasked with giving coal or wood to those children on the naughty list. The night of January 5 also sees the annual parades (the Cabalgata de Reyes), beginning at dusk. The three kings appear here too, standing on floats and trailers that go through Spanish towns and cities throwing sweets to excited children. Some of these parades involve hundreds of actors and are broadcast live on Spanish TV. On January 6 the Spanish traditionally enjoy a round bread cake called Roscon. The cakes are baked with a figurine of the baby Jesus and a dry flava bean. The person who finds the figurine is crowned king or queen of that day’s festivities. The one who finds the bean has to prepare next year’s Roscons. January 6 is marked by a bank holiday in Spain and children don’t return to school until after the festival. CROWNING GLORY: The kings in a Cabalgata de Reyes parade.

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DURING parades Balthazar has traditionally been played by a white actor in ‘blackface’ make-up. Critics have branded this racist and Madrid’s council employed a black actor for the first time last year in response.

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102 - 104 through Juan Sebastian Elcano, in Malaga. According to reports, an estimated 400 tonnes of waste clogs the pipes in Malaga every month, 90 per cent of which is made up of hygienic wipes.

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Shell shock! Photo by Ibense #Enfarinats/A. Guillem/Danza Invisible/Twitter

NO YOLK: Revellers hurl eggs at each other as Carles Puigdemont (bottom right) prepares to take his punishment. INHABITANTS of Ibi, Alicante have staged their annual mock battle to mark the biblical Massacre of the Innocents by King Herod. Known locally as Els Enfarinats - the floured ones revellers hurl smoke bombs, flour and eggs at each other in one of the world’s greatest food fights. Clad in military gear and wearing goggles to protect their eyes, some participants also brandish firecrackers as

the flour and egg artillery whizzes by. The fake coup d’état dates back around 200 years and sees Els Enfarinats take control of the village as they stage a revolution against the authorities. A new mayor is elected and a series of ridiculous new laws are announced, with citizens who break them fined and the money later donated to charity. Meanwhile, a second group called La Oposicio - the opposition - attempts to restore or-

der before both sides storm the streets armed with 12,000 eggs, 8,000 kilos of flour and 6,000 firecrackers. Taking place on Innocents’ Day (December 28), there was a political edge to this year’s event, as one plucky participant dressed as ex-Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont. He was set on by a gang of battle-hardened soldiers wielding fire extinguishers filled with flour before being locked in an imitation prison cell.

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POLL OF THE WEEK Should Spain follow Mexico’s example and legalise marihuana-based products? LAST WEEK’S POLL: Do you make New Year’s resolutions?

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Friends reunited REAL MADRID star Isco took advantage of Spanish football’s winter break by visiting former teammate Alvaro Morata in London. The 25-year-old midfielder from Benalmadena on the Costa del Sol and his stunning girlfriend Sara Salamo, 25, shared a number of pictures on social media as they took in the sights. After checking out Camden Town the loved-up pair met with Alvaro, 25, and his newly-pregnant wife Alice Campello, 22, with the Chelsea striker captioning a photo of the quartet: ‘What a joy to be able to share a while with you two. We hope to do it again soon!’ Isco and Sara made their relationship official at the end of October following months of speculation. He has a young son from a previous relationship and was earlier this year linked with actress and model Carmen Muñoz before being pictured with a bikini-clad beauty at a Las Vegas hotel swimming pool.

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EYE POPPING: Jess Impiazzi.

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SHE’S rumoured to be joining the next edition of Celebrity Big Brother. And former Ex On The Beach star Jess Impiazzi was spotted topping up her tan in Tenerife as she prepares for her next appearance on reality TV. The 28-year-old beauty flaunted her ample curves in a tiny black-and-white bikini as she frolicked in the shallows during her winter break.

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ALL SMILES: Isco (second right) Alvaro Morata and their partners.

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FESTIVE FROLICS: Olivia and Alex.

A whole lotta love (island) THEY shot to fame after finishing second on reality dating show Love Island in 2016. But Olivia Buckland, 24, and Alex Bowen, 26, showed they are still going strong after jetting to Ibiza for a Christmas break. The ITV2 stars got engaged a year ago and sent temperatures soaring again after posting a series of sizzling swimwear shots on social media.

While Olivia slipped into a barely-there red bikini which highlighted her many tattoos, Alex donned an equally skimpy pair of maroon trunks as he showed off his rippling form. The couple admitted it was “hard work” to continue their relationship after leaving the popular show, but say their love has lasted as they made an effort to see each other daily despite their busy schedules.

Celeb focus What a gem ON OR OFF?: FORMER The OnGemma and ly Way Is Essex James. (TOWIE) stars James ‘Arg’ Argent, 30, and Gemma Collins, 36, have set tongues wagging again. It comes as the on-off couple teamed up for a rendition of Andy Williams’ You’re Just Too Good To Be True during a New Year’s party at TOWIE pal Elliot Wright’s restaurant Olivia’s in La Cala de Mijas on the Costa del Sol.

Lady in red SHE recently claimed she has no time for romance. But actress, model, and bikini designer Elizabeth Hurley, 52, was snapped dancing the night away with a mystery man on New Year’s Eve. And the ageless stunner donned a Spanish flamenco-style outfit, complete with acoustic guitar and black wig, for the occasion.

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Costa Del Sol says: What is your New Year’s resolution? IT’S time to start afresh as 2018 swings into view, but what are expatriates and holidaymakers aiming to improve in 2018?

Here is what eight of you said: Carnel and Oliver Darcy, mid 70s, on holiday from Cavan, Ireland

WE DON’T BOTHER: Irish couple Carnel and Darcy will try to stay healthy. “We haven’t even thought about it! Do you normally have a New Year’s resolution? “Not really, we don’t bother. We don’t bother making promises we can’t keep! “We don’t drink and we don’t smoke so we can’t give up that! We may as well go in a monastery! “Lots of good exercise and lots of walking. That’s what we do anyway so it’s no different - just be healthy and exercise.”

Amanda and Patrik Gunnarsson, 11 and 54, from Sweden, living in Fuengirola

QUIT CIGS: Patrik - seemingly under pressure from daughter Amanda - is trying to give up smoking. PG: “She doesn’t have any!” - AG: “Dad is going to stop smoking!” PG: “It’s a hard thing to do but I think it’s really true.” Peter Bird, 71, on holiday from Sunderland Do you have a resolution for 2018? “It’s not here yet! “But of course (I’ll make one), I do every year: to keep lonely and happy and to have as many holidays as possible every year. Enjoy life to the full and be happy!”

Maria Delores Boonen, 46 and Seday Caralee Gombert, 19, from South Africa, living in Fuengirola

THUMBS DOWN: Maria and Seday speak up about the Spanish health service. “Oh my god, you’re really seriously asking that!? Um, I don’t really have one… “Look what they did to my thumb, what do you want me to say!? (Maria explains a series of startling mishaps with the Spanish health service that has left her thumb in bad shape). “New Year’s resolution, the message for the year: please, whomever has been to St Helena dermatologists, Torremolinos, Malaga, to please look into the old files to make sure whether or not they needed an operation.”

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High speed drama POLICE are searching for the driver of a luxury car in the wake of a Hollywood-style car chase. The dramatic incident in Los Barrios, Cadiz, saw a tonne of hashish seized after investigators swooped on two vehicles being loaded with packages by a boat crew on Palmones beach. But the suspected traffickers spotted the approaching officers and took off at high speed, driving on the wrong side of the road before one of the cars struck a lamp post and two other vehicles. The driver tried to flee on foot and was quickly caught, but the second vehicle rammed a police car before the single occupant escaped through some nearby fields.

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New Year, old problems THE New Year brings plenty of excitement and new challenges. Spanish families will be excited for the festival of the Three Kings - and all the festivities that Friday and Saturday brings with it. But the end of the Christmas period also heralds the lead up to carnival season - meaning the partying will only continue. But, perhaps most pressingly, the New Year brings with it the fall out from 2017. A full-blown drought appears increasingly likely - even if there is significant rainfall this month. That will have implications for farming, water usage, wildlife and the environment, as climate change continues to take its toll on southern Spain. Information is still scarce on the impact Brexit will have. British Prime Minister Theresa May has promised to look after the rights of expatriates, but the detail of any deal - if there is one - remains unclear. Meanwhile, the impact of the Catalan election and independence crisis is still difficult to predict - and the threat of Spain being separated remains real, if unlikely. The migration crisis, drug problems, corruption and crime will continue to be big news, as expatriates get set for the coming summer season, with tourists arriving en masse in the next few months.

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A SPECTACULAR image of the Strait of Gibraltar taken by the International Space Station has been beamed back to Earth. Snapped by a NASA astronaut just before 3am, the stunning night-time scene shows southern Spain, including Axarquia on the right with Morocco and Algeria to the left. It was taken from a distance of around 400 kilometres above the planet’s surface as the spacecraft - the largest man-made object in low Earth orbit - whizzed by at 27,600 km/h.

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WATCH THIS SPACE: The incredible image shows southern Spain on the right of the Strait of Gibraltar.

Costa crime clan caged NINE people have been held after police raided a millionaire drugs clan led by two women. The bust comes as investigators from the Guardia Civil and National Police swooped on 10 properties in Mijas, Fuengirola, Alhaurin de la Torre, Torremolinos and Pizarra. Described as the most active on the Costa del Sol by detectives, the gang supplied narcotics to small-time dealers across the area. Those arrested include seven brothers

and their 48-year-old aunt, who headed the organisation from her home in Pizarra, around 30 minutes inland from Malaga City. She would make regular trips to a social housing complex in the Molino de Viento neighbourhood of Mijas, where her nephews would advise her of the quantity of drugs required. Her second-in-command, a 51-year-old woman from Torremolinos who is not part of the family, was responsible for supply.

She sealed each order in a container which was buried at a pre-arranged location and collected by the same two people on a daily basis, allowing the gang to escape police attention for years. One of the leaders had amassed a personal fortune worth more than €5 million, police said in a statement, including a luxury mansion, a farm with 26 pedigree horses and a number of businesses in Torremolinos, despite declaring annual profits of just €10,000.

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Come and join the mix-in at Puente Romano Tennis Club Every Wednesday at 10am and Sunday at 11am

Puente Romano’s Tennis Club is now offering all tennis enthusiasts the opportunity to join other players in singles and doubles every Wednesday morning at 10am and Sunday mornings at 11am.

For non-members the price is 15€ and for members is 10€ which includes: The first half hour starting with a brief introduction, demonstrations and a practice with correction of your

swing. The following hour and a half is dedicated to the games, organised by the Tennis Club depending on your level. Prizes will be given to the winners.

“This is a great way for individuals to not only improve their game, but also to play with people of different levels and make new friends in the tennis world of Marbella” Ramon, Puente Romano’s Tennis Club Manager

You are welcome to arrive 15 minutes before the Mix-In starts or for more information about Puente Romano’s Tennis & Fitness please contact 952 826 103 / ctenis@puenteromano.com

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Security at ancient site panned

STAR APPEAL: Dortmund forward Mario Götze signs autographs at Malaga Airport.

Offside sun trap EYESORE?: The Dolmens of Antequera and (inset) the new security camera. A NEW security system at the Dolmens of Antequera archaeological site has sparked outrage. Installed by the Junta de Andalucia regional authority in response to a huge upswing in tourists visiting the 5,000-year-old burial chambers, the structure has been labelled ‘aesthetic nonsense’ by local councillors. “Without considering the visual impact or environment, the Andalucian council has ‘fixed’ the security problem by plonking a glorified

street light in the middle of the dolmen complex, said the town’s deputy mayor, Jose Ramon Carmona. “It totally ruins the view of the Peña de los Enamorados mountain.” Mr Carmona said that the council intends to raise the issue in regional capital Sevilla because “we want to know on what study the installation of this ‘pioneering’ security equipment was based.” He added: “Surely a little more

professionalism could have been applied?” The slam comes after the ancient spot was granted United Nations World Heritage status earlier this year, with over 200,000 people subsequently flocking to the site and whipping up long queues. Considered one of the most important examples of megalithic architecture in Europe, the dolmens world heritage site also includes the Peña de los Enamorados and Torcal limestone formations.

MARBELLA will host some of the world’s best football teams over the winter break. Almost 60 teams are expected to head to the Costa del Sol this month for warm weather training at the Marbella Football Centre. Chinese giants Shanghai Shenhua, with the likes of former Premier League stars Carlos Tevez and Obafemi Martins, arrived on December 27 and will reportedly spend a month in the area while they prepare for the second half of the Chinese Super League season. German sides Borussia Dortm u n d Wo l f s b u rg a n d F o r t u n a

Dusseldorf will also train in Marbella ahead of the return of the Bundesliga on January 14, while other notable sides to train on the Costa later this month include Champions League side Basel, Dutch Champions Feyenoord and the Latvian National team. Football fans in the region will also get the chance to see some of the top sides in action during t h e i r s t a y, w i t h m o r e t h a n 2 0 0 games confirmed, the first of which will see Wolfsburg take on fellow German side St Pauli kicking off at 3pm tomorrow (Friday) at the Marbella Football Centre.

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Doughnut politics COIN’S politicians ended the year on a sickly sweet note on Innocents’ Day. In a bid to ease cross party tensions, the town’s tradition is to host an evening event complete with doughnuts and sweet wine.

Torre Kings ALHAURIN DE LA TORRE’S Three Kings’ Day parade will feature 18 floats across seven parades. Around 7,000 kilos of sweets - 2,000 more than last year are expected to be distributed.

Girl beater A 22-YEAR-OLD Spanish man has been arrested in Malaga after allegedly insulting, threatening and assaulting his 15-year-old girlfriend, according to reports. She has been granted a protection order.

Paid up FIVE employees have finally been paid after a three-year wait for their salaries, according to reports. The Andalucian government still owe the group money, but the vast majority has now been paid, easing financial difficulties.

Coffin dump A COFFIN, seemingly containing human remains, was found in a skip next to a school in San Pedro, Marbella, according to reports. Officials reportedly have no record of what happened. The school was closed.

Fly tip-off POLITICIANS from a Medina socialist party have asked the local authority to take action against fly-tipping in the area, which they say are becoming increasingly problematic, according to reports.

AMY FITZPATRICK went missing from the Costa del Sol a decade ago. She had been babysitting with her friend Ashley Rose in Riviera del Sol, near Mijas Costa on New Year’s Eve 2007. Amy left Ashley at 10pm for the 10-minute walk home but has not been heard from or seen since that night. To mark the 10th anniversary of her disappearance Amy’s father Christo-

Dublin vigil for Amy Fitzpatrick pher and her family and friends attended a vigil at Mansion House in Dublin at which the Lord Mayor was also present. Amy - who was then aged just 15 had moved to Spain with her mum Au-

drey following the break-up of her parents’ marriage. She lived with her mother and mother’s partner Dave Mahon. Mahon is serving a seven-year prison sentence after he stabbed Amy’s brother Dean to death in Dublin in 2013.

Audrey recently revealed to the Euro Weekly News that although she had booked her flight to Malaga so that she could once again try to jog memories, she decided that she couldn’t do it again this year.

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Dramatic dog rescue FIREFIGHTERS have rescued a dog that became stuck between rocks in the wall of a luxury villa in Benahavis. They were reportedly working for more than two and a half hours to free the animal.

Water works THE public water company Acosol is tendering for work in Istan, Estepona and Manilva worth €4.5 million. An Estepona project replacing supply lines affected by a new athletics stadium is worth €920,000.

Cave opens RONDA’S San Anton caves will be open to the public one day a week, according to Spanish media reports. The site has only previously been opened for special occasions.

Brewing up TEN distillers in the Serrania area, Ronda, competed in the fifth Aguardiente Contest. Competitors - including a number of younger brewers - made their concoctions on the day of the event, using traditional techniques.

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Bunny Lane dies Funeral will celebrate life of cabaret star INTERNATIONAL cabaret star and comedian drag queen, Bunny (Barry) Lane, who died last week after a short illness, will get a huge send-off from fellow professionals and fans alike now his funeral arrangements have been confirmed. Originally hailing from Harrow in London, he was famed for running Bunny’s Bar in Bonanza Square, Benalmadena, on Spain’s Costa del Sol, which attracted huge crowds in its heyday. Bunny attended The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts In London in the late 1950’s where his love of acting and drama was shaped into the wonderful cabaret artist and actor he became. An Equity-listed professional, he took to the stage in London in the late 1960’s in a comedy double act called The Sequins. He then went on to perform a solo act. Back in his days on the London and Brighton cabaret scene he worked with the likes of Tony Page, John Wright, Phil Randell, M i c h a e l To p p i n g , R o y Alvis, Phil Raymond, Terri

HONOURED: Bunny Lane (left), and with Danny La Rue. Gardener, Kane & Able and Pip Morgan. Bunny worked the stages in London, New York, Miami, Australia as well as on Spain’s Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol. He also worked with acts and actors alike both in straight plays and film, including with Joanna Lumley in 1973 in a film called ‘Games Lovers Play.’ He worked with Danny La Rue for many years and hosted and was a guest on his shows. Bunny teamed up with Ellie and KT Peters to form a hugely succesful triple act, and only stopped performing when he retired

and sold Bunny’s Bar. He moved to Australia after the bar closed in 2008 but later returned to southern Spain. Retired cabaret artist and close friend Iain Maxstead said, “Bunny Lane was a larger than life entertainer that entertained the entertainers. “He never offended anyone, just ensured everyone had such a wonderful experience in both the audience and fellow acts alike. There was never a dull moment either on stage or backstage in the dressing rooms, the bar or the lounge. “Our hearts go out with pure pride to Phil and Bun-

n y ’s f a m i l y i n E n g l a n d , along with all his friends here in Spain.” Bunny (Barry Lane Hickey) leaves a partner of over 32 years, Phil Hickey, sister Patricia and brother-in-law Gerry. The funeral will be held

today (Thursday) in Benalmadena. The cortege will leave B u n n y ’s B a r a t 1 2 . 3 0 p m and then move on to the church in Bonanza Square, where a service to celebrate his life will be held at 1pm.

Power to the people AIR travellers can easily charge their electronic devices at Malaga-Costa del Sol airport thanks to the installation of 10 new charging points. Each of the posts has two plugs and eight USB ports and can be found in departure areas of Terminal 2 (B) and 3 (C and D) and the arrivals area in T3. Operator Aena says it is all part of making the airport ‘a comfortable space for all its travellers.’

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Window shopping MORE than 80 shops in Torremolinos participated in this year’s edition of the Christmas Store Window Competition. Voting will remain open on the Facebook page until Monday.

Milking it LEGENDARY Malaga brand Colema is set to return to shops after a 30 year absence. Distributor, Quesol Malaga, bought the rights to the firm after Puleva decided not to renew the trademark.

Bil-Bil bells BENALMADENA’S Bil-Bil castle hosted a total of 78 weddings in 2017. September was the busiest month for weddings last year with a total of 14, while January hosted the least, only one.

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Engaged couple ‘apprehensive’ to be on Channel 4 show The Channel 4 show has been running for two series and details expats’ lives abroad. The pair - due to be married in SepAN expatriate couple who run a Manilva tember 2019 - own the lease on the bar are set to be featured on the Channel McGuinness Irish Pub, in San Luis de 4 show ‘A New Life in the Sun.’ Sabinilla. Danielle Carroll, 25, and Micheal Originally from Newry, Northern IreMcGuinness, 26, will be on the show land, they flew out to Spain in March in early February, but the husband and 2017, seven months after they got enwife to be are not sure what to expect gaged, and had opened the venue by or exactly when the programme will May. air. They had previously been planning to Micheal explains: “We started watchmove to Canada, but “fell in love with a ing all the episodes, more for research. wee Spanish bar.” When the second series ended and a Micheal recalls: “It changed our permessage flashed up asking for particispective on life basically. pants for series three, “Danielle looked “We were moving to Canada to do the at me and said ‘don’t you dare email same (office-based) thing. them!’,” he laughs. “We wanted to do something for ourAfter being informed about a Skype selves for a change.” interview the next day, “she went abThat was when the journey with A solutely mental,” he adds. New Life in the Sun beIncrease in housing prices in Spain in the final gan. quarter of 2017, with properties now having an Danielle average value of €1,264 per metre square.

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recalls: “They filmed us all summer and followed our journey of opening our wee pub.”

The film crew came 16 or 17 times, according to the couple. Micheal said: “It was quite intrusive really, if we were being completely honest. “(But) we have to compliment the production team. They were very respectful and gave us a lot of control.” Micheal was surprised that there was little focus on the difficulties of setting up a venue in Spain. “They were very focused on our personal life. I really thought it would be more focused on the negative aspects of opening a bar.” He thinks the show improved the couple’s confidence, as they got used to cameras following them around. The pair have only been told that the series will begin on February 5 but only that their episode will air in ‘early February.’ Micheal said: “Apprehensive is probably the word - to see how we come across on TV. Actually seeing ourselves on TV could be quite funny. The family can’t believe it!”

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By Harrison Jones EXPLOSIVE allegations have emerged suggesting that an Algerian migrant who reportedly committed suicide last week actually died following police violence. Various videos have been published on social media claiming to conflict with the police account of events at the Archidona prison - where hundreds of migrants have been held since mid-November. On Tuesday the brother o f 3 6 - y e a r- o l d M o h a m e d Bouderbal reportedly said he “did not commit suicide.” But today the preliminary conclusion from an o ff i c i a l r e p o r t i n t o t h e death reportedly found evidence consistent with the police version of events. An Algerian television station is also accusing the police of beating the man to death. Inmates reportedly say that police kicked the man in the head and face. Video footage shows two men lying face down on the ground, seemingly outside of the cells. Last week, authorities claim the man was found hanged in his cell. They say that despite resuscitation attempts, the man was pronounced dead. Activists are concerned that deportations have been sped up in an effort to return potential witnesses who may have been able to testify in the event of further legal proceedings back to Algeria. On Monday night, police reportedly clashed with protesters trying to prevent deportations. The victim’s brother was allegedly denied access to the body.

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THIEVES have stolen a loudspeaker and a microphone from the Padre Manuel Culture centre in Estepona. The assailants also broke several doors during the robbery after entering through the cafeteria.

Almost done MAYOR of Marbella, Angeles Muñoz, has announced that improvement works on Alonso de Bazan Street, Victor de la Serba and Antonio Herrero will finish by Easter. The works have reportedly cost €1 million.

Big win d e a t h b y s u ff o c a t i o n , a c There are further reports cording to reports. that all of the migrants in Activists have asked to the camp will be deported see security camera today. footage. Carlos Lopez, a member The United Nations has of Plataforma Ciudadana, a previously condemned the group against the imprisonSpanish authorities over ment of migrants in Architheir use of the prison, dona, said: “There are a lot which is not scheduled to of shadows over that death. officially open until later We are asking for an indethis year. pendent investigation and Between 464 and 570 to stop deportation because mainly Algerian migrants the testimonies of the peohave been imprisple in jail now is oned in the facilvery important to ity for over a clarify what hapmonth. pened.” The governT h e 3 7 - y e a rment reportedly old added: “BeLatest news promised to try fore these videos, and not to hold the the families of more as it group for longer the inmates happens than 60 days but talked to us about has faced accusait. tions of police brutality “The main thing is that and illegal action. A riot nobody who could testify broke out last month. gets deported.” Nine children are alleged Neither the Ministry of to have been taken into the the Interior nor police have care of Andalucian authoriresponded to a request for ties since the migrants’ decomment. tention began. Following reports about Other members of their the death last week, police party have been deported said an investigation would back to Algeria, according be carried out by Spanish to activists, who say they authorities “to clarify the have been denied legal repcircumstances of the resentation. death.” Human Rights groups Today, preliminary findhave also criticised the ings from the autopsy conditions faced by the miwhich could remain open grants at the prison. for months - point towards www.euroweeklynews.com

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THE ONCE Christmas lottery saw Malaga residents pick up €8 million, with half won in Marbella. In total, 69 tickets bagged €400,000 each, with winning tickets sold in Malaga, Cadiz, Granada, Alicante and Murcia.

Car crash TWO people have been injured after a vehicle overturned at a roundabout in Churriana. The cause of the collision is unknown while the two people involved in the incident have been transferred to hospital.

Job creation THE new Torremolinos shopping centre is expected to create an estimated 2,500 jobs during its construction phase. The €600 million project will also reportedly create a further 4,000 jobs once it is opened.

Security up MARBELLA Council has announced that it has hired a specialised surveillance company to support security staff at next month’s Davis Cup. The company will provide added personnel as well as permanent surveillance of the event.

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Rocky road cleared up A LANE of Avenida Valle Inclan in Malaga City was left unusable after a lorry carrying stones dropped some of its load onto the street. The stretch has now been cleared by municipal workers.

Beach bill GOVERNMENT officials in Malaga have announced that €4.7 million was invested in 2017 for urgent action needed on beaches. The money was reportedly used to help repair damages caused by different storms and heavy rains.

Road rescue A 75-YEAR-OLD man has been rescued from a ravine in the Montes de Malaga after his vehicle went off the road and fell into the embankment below. The man was taken to hospital.

Busy time EMERGENCY services reportedly attended 328 incidents at New Year. Between 3pm December 31 and 8pm January 1, emergency services attended 144 health emergences, 100 security incidents, 21 fires and a few traffic incidents.

AP-7: Prices set to rise. AVERAGE toll road prices are being increased in Andalucia for the first time in three years. The Administration of the State Department has increased fees by 1.91 per cent, making the changes effective as of yesterday (Monday). This will affect three roads, the AP-4 Sevilla-Cadiz, the AP46 Alto de las Pedrizas-Malaga and the AP-7 which runs through Malaga to Estepona and then Estepona to Guadiaro. The average price increases are as follows: AP-7 Malaga-Estepona Prices are divided into two main groups, normal and special tariffs. Normal tariffs apply all year round to ‘habitual’ toll road users with light vehicles paying an average of €7.80, up from €7.65. Heavy-duty vehicles are then broken up into a further two categories. 2.1 Class vehicles

Toll price hike Charges to rise in 2018 with habitual drivers - Two and three axle lorries, and cars, vans and minibuses with two axles and a single-axle trailer with twin wheels - will now pay an average of €12.58, up from €12.35. 2.2 Class vehicles - Coaches with two axles, coaches with two axles and a single axle trailer and three axle coaches will now pay €15.49, up from €15.20 per trip. All other category two vehicles will pay this. Special tariff drivers - nonhabitual drivers who use the road during the peak season will have to pay €12.58 per trip, up from €12.35. Class 2.1

vehicles pay the same as light vehicles, and Class 2.2 vehicles will now pay €20.84, up from €20.45. Special tariffs will apply from June-September and for 17 days during Semana Santa. AP-7 Estepona-Guadiaro For the section of the AP-7 between Estepona and Guadiaro the normal and special tariff regime is also in force. Light vehicles that under the normal rate system must pay €1.98 (previously €1.95). Category one heavy goods vehicles will have to pay €2.95 euros (before €2.90) and cate-

gory two heavy goods vehicles will have to pay €3.88 (before €3.80). The special tariff regime for this section will see light vehicles that use this section, once, pay €3.31 (before €3.25), category two heavy goods vehicles pay €3.77 (previously €3.70) and for category two heavy goods vehicles the price will be €5.66 (before €5.55). AP-4 Cadiz-Sevilla Light vehicles and two-axle minibuses (four wheels) running from this January 1 from Cadiz to Sevilla will have to pay €7.34 (one way), an al-

most 14 per cent increase. Heavy-duty vehicles are again divided into two categories, with type one heavy vehicles paying €12.89 for a single trip, up from €12.65. Type 2 vehicles trucks and coaches, with or without a trailer, with a total of four or more axles, passenger cars, vans, vans and minibuses all with two axles and four wheels) will pay €14.32 instead of €14.05. AP-46 Las Pedrizas-Malaga The AP-46 also operates on the seasonal tariff basis as the AP-7 with light vehicles paying €3.31, up from €3.25, in low season, €5.04 in peak months. Type 1 heavy-duty vehicles will pay €4.58, up from €4.50 during the low season and €5.81 during peak months. Type 2 vehicles will have to pay €6.57 per trip this year in the low season (before it was €6.45) and in the high season €8.61, up from €8.45.

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A GANG of dognappers face jail after 22 people were held by the Guardia Civil. The arrests follow an investigation into a spate of at least 56 hunting dog thefts across Andalucia. A total of 42 dogs of various breeds were rescued during raids on seven properties in Malaga and Granada provinces in which 19 guns, 102 cannabis plants and medication used to sedate the animals were seized. One member of the gang which police believe was also involved in drug and weapon trafficking - is a member of the hunting community based in Cuevas de San Marcos, Malaga, and was

responsible for staking out dog owners’ homes. He would supply information on security measures plus the number and breed of dogs to be targeted. During the probe police discovered that a group of residents in the town of Villanueva de Algaidas were hunting using illegal methods that left wild animals injured but alive. These were then used to ‘train’ pit bull terriers, with the culprits recording the brutal scenes on their mobile phones before sharing them with friends, leading to four people being charged with animal abuse.

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Sierra de las Nieves encouraging innovation A BUSINESS plan aiming to develop the Sierra de las Nieves has been agreed. The mayor of Guaro, Noe Ona, signed up to the Pinsapo programme, which is a partnership with the rector of the University of Malaga, Jose Angel Narvaez and

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The age of the world’s oldest restaurant found in Madrid - which has been serving traditional Spanish dishes since 1725.

we are going to commit 100 per cent, with the complicity of the UMA centres, some of them as Sciences, Architecture or Engineering involved from the start.” Mayor Ona reportedly labelled the project “exciting and very innovative.” The programme is intended to be rolled out to other areas if it proves to be a success.

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Food for thought APPROXIMATELY 1,250 kilos of food has been donated to the Food Bank in December. It has been donated by the offices of Hidralia Marbella, Estepona, Rincon de la Victoria and Manilva, Aguas de Torremolinos and Aguas de Benahavis.

Best books BENALMADENA’s Arroyo de la Miel public library is currently the leading library in online loans of digital books in the Malaga Province. The free eBiblio app used by the library has access to more than 8,000 different titles.

Sol shaken AN earthquake off the coast of Benalmadena has recorded a 3.5 on the Richter scale. The minor earthquake was reportedly recorded by the National Geographic Institute at 6.48am on Friday, December 29.

Hotel hope MARBELLA Council has granted licences for three new hotels. One will be built on the Calle Ancha, while the other two will be in the Plaza de San Bernabe and the Plaza de Santo Cristo.

Van injury ONE person has been left injured after a van left the road and fell several metres onto a path below. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle before careering through the adjoining fence.

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PEDESTRIANISATION of Torremolinos will reportedly begin in Palma de Mallorca Avenue and Hoyos Street. The work scheduled to begin on Monday will move towards the centre of the Costa del Sol Square.

Private greens MARBELLA Town Hall are outsourcing the maintenance of green spaces in the city. A three year contract, worth nearly €20 million, has handed cleaning and conservation duties to a private company, according to reports.

Bodies found THE bodies of two elderly people have been found in separate homes in Malaga. It is believed that the two, both aged over 70, died of natural causes.

Stabber sentenced A YOUNG MAN has been sentenced to eight years in prison after stabbing a man to death outside a nightclub in Malaga. The incident occurred after the young man, aged 17 at the time, was denied entry to a night club in Arroyo de Los Angeles.

After the teen reportedly became incensed with the doorman of the club, a man who was in the club came out to defend the bouncers before the teen proceeded to stab him multiple times. The victim received five stab wounds, one to the chest and four to

his back, suffering a punctured lung in the process. At the sentencing, the judge also ruled the teen to pay compensation to the deceased individual’s family members; €40,000 to his mother and €15,000 to each of his three brothers.

SEIZED: The drug found on board the ship is said to be highly pure.

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TWO women have been arrested in Malaga on suspicion of stealing two elderly people’s pensions. The two Spaniards, aged 22 after distracting them and and 46, allegedly followed made off with their victims out of €1,200 in cash. the bank after they National Police had withdrawn detectives have admoney and accomvised people not to panied their two show off any jewvictims into a lift. Latest news ellery or valuables They then reand and avoid taking portedly stole the more as it out large amounts money from inside happens of money at one the elderly peotime. ple’s shopping cart

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Endangered Iberian Lynxes were killed last year, almost 10 per cent of the 475 estimated to be left in the wild. At least 21 of them were run over by cars.

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Bathroom bust NATIONAL POLICE have seized 42 kilos of cocaine that was concealed in the bathroom of a ship docked in Algeciras. Officers reportedly found the drug concealed in the ceiling of one of the ship’s bat hr oom s of t en used by dock workers. The boat i s bel i eved t o have arrived in Algeciras from Panama. Two people have currently been charged for the incident, although investigations are continuing.

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‘I lost a lot of hair’ Wanted ex-councillor lifts lid on escape nandez disputed the characterisation of himself as “an icon of corruption.”

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any time during my detention. The treatment has been very correct from the first day to the last.” Asked whether he had u n d e rg o n e s u rg e r y t o change the way he looks, he replied: “I have suffered “I consider myself an orin this time a tremendous dinary person to whom cirallergic problem. Of everycumstances have led from thing that has happened to one thing to a nothe r,” he me at this time, the worst said, speaking to a Spanish is the allergy, because of media outlet. t h e d r y w e a t h e r. I h a d a Fernandez maintains his double deviation of the innoc e nc e a nd bla me d a nasal septum that preventlack of legal guarantees for ed me from breathing and I fleeing Spain in 2006. took advantage of that moHe claims to have left the ment to aesthetically touch country with just €3,400, my nose. after the rest of his money “Due t o t he st r ess suf was confiscated. fered in all these years it is He explains that he flew also true that I lost a lot of to Buenos Aires - via Portuhair, and when my second gal and then Brazil - after BAILED: Fernandez in Argentina. chi l d was bor n an arrest warrant was made three years ago, I t o t ake ar ound a ment of public funds, since against him. m ade t he deci year. he was found by Argentine Now, he is in Rivadavia, sion to get a hair However, he authorities in September. one of the most affluent vilimplant. I did not has pr ai sed hi s He is appealing a decision lages in San Juan region. want my children t r eat m ent i n Arto allow his extradition to Spain has made numerous Join the t o have an agegentina. Spain, though he expects attempts to extradite him to conversation ing father. “The pol i ce the Supreme Court decision face charges of embezzleon our “These are the have t r eat ed m e Facebook page only operations extremely well,” People drowned in Spain last year according that I have subhe said. to official figures, with 72 per cent of fatal mitted to.” “I was not handcuffed at accidents occurring in the sea. Photo by Policia Federal de Argentina

CARLOS FERNANDEZ the wa n t e d e x - Ma r b e lla councillor who fled to Argentina more than a decade ago - has given an in-depth interview about his years in hiding. Having broken an 11-year silence after being bailed in Argentina last month, Fer-

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TRASH TALK: Marbella mayor Angeles Muñoz (second from right) discusses plans with council officials.

Scale tips for dump return MARBELLA is reportedly set to see the return of a waste disposal plant in spring this year, after two years of hold ups. The City Council, the Commonwealth of Municipalities on the Western Costa Del Sol and Urbaser have agreed a three way deal to set up a new treatment plant. A 2,000 square metre site, located in the same place as the old landfill, is set to be given to Urbaser this month. It is expected to create around 15 jobs and local officials have suggested that the experience of staff at the previous treatment site will

be considered. In April 2016, the only waste disposal plant in the city stopped operating and no replacement was built. According to reports, the president of the Commonwealth of Municipalities, Margarita del Cid, said building the new plant “was a demand that we had and thanks to the collaboration of these municipalities we will have a quick and effective response.” He also praised the location of the site, adding: “a place has been found that will be accessible from any point of the coast.”

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Traffic deaths up again THE number of people killed on Spain’s roads has increased for the second year in a row after more than 14 years of reducing numbers. Up until December 19 a total of 1,169 people have died on the roads in 2017 a figure that already exceeds the total for 2016, when there were 1,161 deaths. According to provisional data from the Direccion General de Trafico (DGT) 2017 becomes the second consecutive year that has seen increases in the number of fatalities on the roads after 14 years of declines in the number of deaths. Most deaths in 2017 occurred between June and October, while in the previous year the blackest months were March, June, July and August.

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Port shock British woman dies in boat fall

FATAL PLUNGE: The victim’s body was recovered from the Club de Mar Marina. POLICE in Mallorca are investigating the death of a British woman at the Club de Mar Mari-

na, in the capital Palma. The body of 43-year-old Christina Marston, from

Southampton, was found after a four-hour search by police divers and a patrol boat. Her husband had reported her missing, fearing she may have fallen overboard. The couple are thought to have moored their boat at the marina just 24 hours earlier before heading out for a night in the city. Police sources believe the death was accidental as CCTV cameras at the marina showed she was alone when she fell into the marina.

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Golden tickets hidden in cake By Harrison Jones OVER 1,000 lucky festive shoppers are set for a golden reward, after a supermarket group decided to hide gold worth thousands of euros in Spanish cakes. Three one ounce golden pieces - worth around €1,100 each - and 1,000 one gram pieces have been placed in Roscon de Reyes, the traditional Three Kings’ Day cake. The surprise treats can be found in Supercor, Supercor Express, Hipercor and El Corte Ingles supermarkets throughout Spain. The El Corte Ingles group worked in collaboration with the precious metal company Degussa to undertake the initiative. With 600,000 cakes reportedly being produced by the supermarket for Spain’s traditional January 6 festival, buyers have a roughly one in 600 chance of striking gold.

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Yes to the dress? THE decision to use a drag queen as one of the Three Kings in Madrid’s traditional parade has divided opinion. Traditionalists are heavily against the move, even threatening legal action to overturn the decision, according to reports. Traditionally, the Three Kings were played by local, male councillors - one of whom would often ‘black up’ for the event. In more recent years, parades have come under pressure to stop the practice. And in Madrid, a leftleaning council have been particularly conscious to recognise diversity. This year, two women and a drag queen are playing Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar. They are Roma Calderón, an actress and cabaret dancer, black hip hop artist Dnoé Lamiss and drag queen La Prohibida. Tweeting a picture of Darth Vader, La Prohibida commented: “some protest that my participation in a children’s party denatures the tradition. But nobody protested when…” But some have taken a less light-hearted stance. “Sometimes, a procession of Kings has to simply be what children expect it to be, a procession of Kings”, said Begona Villacis, a Madrid

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MADRID SHOWS PRIDE: Queen La Prohibida will distribute sweets to children. councillor for Ciudadanos, a centre right party. “We support Gay Pride and the rest of those celebrations, but we believe that Kings’ Day should be respected as a religious holiday,” added Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida, council spokesman of the PP for Madrid. One social media user added: “The inclusion of drag queens in the Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos of Vallecas has the purpose of expanding the LGTBI indoctrination that is already done in schools and disrespecting Christians.” Others have defended the decision. Carla Antonelli, a regional

parliament member for the Socialist party, said: “It’s yet another example of the diversity of Madrid. It helps raise the visibility of ‘trans’ and LGTBI.” The leftist leader of the Puente de Vallecas council, Paco Perez, added: “It’s not going to be a drag queen performance. “The organisers have been careful with traditions and childhood sensibilities.” One activist simply wrote: #LoveWins on social media. Three Kings’ Day parades take place across Spain on Friday, the day before the official day (Saturday January 6), when children receive their presents.

A BRITISH expatriate has died while diving in Lanzarote. The 61-year-old, who lived in Tías on the island and is currently identified only by the initials LG, suffered a suspected heart attack during a visit to the Underwater Atlantic Museum off Playa Blanca in Yaiza. He was diving with members of a club based at the nearby Rubicon Marina including his teenage grandson. According to paramedics, he began to feel unwell and swam to the surface where he was picked up by the museum’s rescue and surveillance boat. The crew called an ambulance and tried to give him oxygen due to his weak

breathing, but he entered cardiac arrest during the short journey to shore, where paramedics were unable to revive him. A post mortem examination will reveal the precise cause of death, with initial reports suggesting the victim had previously been treated for cardiovascular issues. It is the third time that a British diver has died in the Canary Islands this year. In September, 54-year-old ex-paratrooper John Walker from County Durham died at the same spot after suffering breathing difficulties while descending to the museum, which lies 12 metres underwater. And just a week later 44-year old police officer Justine Barringer from Kent was killed by a suspected heart attack off Veneguera Beach in Gran Canaria.

HIV test kits get the green light SPAIN has passed a Royal Decree that will allow HIV testing kits to be sold in pharmacies in Spain without a prescription. The kits are expected to be available overthe-counter by February 2018. It is hoped that allowing

easier access to self-diagnosis tests to the public will improve the accuracy of recording instances of the AIDS virus and earlier diagnosis will lead to faster treatment.The health ministry says, “The late diagnosis of infection is one of the

main obstacles to the response to this epidemic since it increases the associated morbidity and mortality and decreases the response to treatment”. The kits have already obtained the European CE certificate.

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Rally champ dies in horror plane crash

AIR COLLISION: The scene of the crash and (inset) Donald Milne. A BRITISH expatriate who was involved in an air collision between an ultralight plane and a helicopter has died from his injuries. And the victim has now been confirmed to be 65year-old ex-rally champion Donald Milne. The incident occurred when a Generalitat helicopter, which was coming into land at Alicante airport, reportedly clipped the plane and fatally injuring Mr Milne. Mr Milne was taken to hospital after the incident but later died of his injuries. The popular Scot won the Scottish Rally Championship in 1992 and also mentored leg-

endary driver Colin McRae. The father-of-two had lived in Spain for the past 20 years and was a keen flyer. Tributes have poured in after news of his death emerged. The Scottish Rally Championship official Twitter account posted a message which read: â€œWe are extremely saddened to hear of the sudden passing of 1991 Scottish Rally Champion, Donald Milne. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to Quintin, Freddie and family.â€? Motoring journalist John Fife wrote a heartfelt message on his Facebook page.

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Flu epidemic declared REPORTED cases of influenza have officially reached epidemic levels in parts of Spain. According to official data, there were 61 cases reported in Jaen Province in Andalucia per 100,000 inhabitants from December 18 to 24, exceeding the baseline which is 55 cases per 100,000. An d a t t h e n a t i o n al level, the average number o f c a se s h a s in crease d t o 7 0 p e r 100,000 inhabitants. The trend is expected to increase, reaching 400 cas es o f i n f l u e n z a p er 100,000 inhabitants in the third and fourth week of January 2018. The onset of the epidemic has taken place on similar dates to last year.

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Innocents’ Day: Best of the rest ON the day of the Innocents - Spain’s take on April Fool’s Day - a few of you fell for our fishy online prank hook, line and sinker. Here are a selection of Spain’s best attempts at fooling the ‘innocents.’ The Guardia Civil were on good form on social media, telling followers they had fined a ghost pedestrian for not wearing a reflective jacket and mocking up a picture of a new police Ferrari Enzo supercar which ‘exceeds 350km per hour.’ The Community of Madrid announced in a press release that the eighth series of the popular HBO show Game of Thrones would be set in the capital’s Royal Mail House, where the regional presidency is based. They added that the dragons might ‘fly over or climb the clock tower of Puerta del Sol.’ No one appears to have fallen for it. Football fans will have chuckled at Sports World’s story that Cristiano Ronaldo is set to return the World Player of the Year Award after losing in El Clasico against Barcelona. Ronaldo is quoted as saying he must return the Ballon D’or to Lionel Messi, since “the whole planet witnessed

GOTCHA?: Our story last week. GAME OF GROANS: The Royal Post Office will not become a GOT set. once again” that the Argentine forward is the world’s best. Despite the chances of Ronaldo returning an individual award likely being around the square root of zero he recently put on a gala in his own name - another site was fooled into republishing the unlikely story. Staying with football, and La Liga outfit Eibar made the strange announcement on Twitter that their captain’s dog was the club’s third winter signing. The pooch supposedly

signed a three year deal, sparking the hashtag #WelcomeManolito. Meanwhile, a special television show dedicated to the day raised over €2 million for children suffering with cancer. According to Spanish media, the prank programme featured a fake meteorite falling next to one victim’s house, before a ‘government scientist’ arrived to say there might be alien life within. The Athletico Madrid president was met with a herd

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FAIR COP: The Guardia Civil’s fake Ferrari. of sheep and a ‘permit’ allowing them to enter into his stadium, while a world champion figure skater was told he had discovered a Picasso behind another painting in an art gallery.

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OEM parts if no other parts are available. After-market parts are parts made by a company other than your vehicle’s manufacturer. They are new and the spec should be very close to the original specs. However, some minor fitting adjustments may be required by the body shop. Used parts come from the scrap yard. Cars involved in accidents, engine trouble or age, mean that scrapped cars will have some working parts, which can be resold. The used parts are usually OEM parts. NATIONAL NETWORK OF BODY SHOP REPAIRERS Using the Línea Directa network to repair your car means more than just OEM parts. The whole repair service is handled from start to finish. Your vehicle is collected at the agreed time and place. The repairs are carried out swiftly, efficiently and according to original manufacturer specs. You can request a replacement vehicle for the duration of the repair. They will keep you updated on progress and after completion; your vehicle will be delivered at the agreed time and place.

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A MISSING woman who had not been seen for a month was located 12 hours after a Euro Weekly News story asked for information about her whereabouts was published online. Caroline ‘Caz’ Williams, 66, was last seen on November 22 when she collapsed in Moraira on the Costa Blanca before being taken to Denia Hospital. Friends were growing concerned about her welfare, since she has a number of serious medical conditions. But shortly after friends appealed for information via EWN’s website, Caz was found, “not well, but alive,” according to friend Garnett Knight. Miss Knight continued: “It’s such a relief… it seems that after Caz was admitted as an emergency to the hospital in Denia, they did not discharge her as we were told, but sent to another hospital in Valencia and then another one after that. “It’s remarkable that a friend of a friend had been contacted by the social worker at the last hospital who could not trace anyone connected with Caz, and she saw your EWN article on Facebook!”

Stabbing horror A WOMAN has been stabbed to death by her husband in front of the ir thre e c hildren. A fte r killing his partner the alleged attacker attempted to kill himself. The 112 e me rgency control centre in Castilla-La Manc ha s a id the c rime took pla c e in A z uque c a de H e na re s (G ua da la jara). The three children, who were at home at the time of the murder of their mother, are being counselled by a specialist Red Cross team.

FOUND: Caz remains unwell, but friends are glad they can offer support. Speaking before Caz was found, Garnett’s wife John said: “Something serious has happened, but let’s hope it’s not extreme. “Those people who know her are very concerned. We really have no knowledge of where she might have been.” Miss Knight added: “Caz has, unfortunately, been diagnosed with leukaemia in an advanced

stage and will now need home care as they want to discharge her - so it’s lucky that we are around at this time this year to offer some support. “We are just so very grateful for your online announcement it worked so quickly! “Thank you so much for the vital help that your staff gave us. Definitely a Christmas gift that no-one was expecting.”

Boy loses ears in dog attack A THREE-YEAR-OLD boy has lost both ears and suffered bites to his face and left thigh after being attacked by a dog in Madrid. The child is in a 'serious but stable' condition in Madrid’s La Paz hospital after suffering the attack by a bull terrier on a farm in the town of El Molar, north of the capital. It is reported that the boy’s family was visiting a friend’s house and he had been playing with the dogs at the farm. Later they found him unconscious and wounded and rushed him to the Emergency Medical Centre in the town. The child was stabilised at the centre and then transferred to the intensive care unit at the Hospital de La Paz where his condition is described as ‘serious but stable.’ The Guardia Civil is now investigating the incident. The bull terrier is not included in the list of potentially dangerous dogs in the Community of Madrid. In April a woman died in El Molar after suffering bites at her house where she was breeding pitbulls.

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‘EASILY €1 BILLION’: The cost of the Catalan crisis to date according to Spain’s economy minister Luis de Guindos (inset).

Catalan crisis ‘cost €1 billion’ SPAIN’s economy minister believes the Catalan crisis has cost the country €1 billion already. Luis de Guindos told Spanish radio that a slowdown in the region’s growth - following the illegal independence referendum - has hit the country’s economy. “Cataluña used to have growth above that of Spain, it was one of the drivers of the Spanish economy,” Mr de Guindos said. He blamed the previous regional government for generating ‘enormous uncertainty, concern and a loss of confidence.’ Growth was reduced from 0.9 per cent to 0.4 per cent in the last quarter, he claimed. Last month’s election failed to provide a decisive result, with separatists retaining a slim major-

ity in parliament, but not taking over 50 per cent of the result. Pro-unity party Ciudadanos, led by Ines Arrimadas, won the most seats. According to reports, 3,100 companies have moved their headquarters out of the region as a result of the ongoing crisis. The Spanish government dissolved the regional parliament and called snap elections after an unauthorised independence referendum prompted the government to declare independence. Various politicians were arrested, and some including the former president Carles Puidgemont - fled. So far a government has not been formed. Deposed Catalan leader Puigdemont, whose party came second in the elections, is still in selfimposed exile in Belgium.

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PS Thanks YOU have many requests, l am sure, but you are so good to us and we do so much appreciate it. I read your papers avidly every week and cannot compliment you all enough for such splendid work. My best wishes to you all. Anita Humphreys, La Cala de Mijas Lions, Costa del Sol MERRY Christmas and Happy New Year to you and all the staff and huge thanks for the support you’ve given us - keep it up next year! Bill White, Indalo Players, Almeria I AM convinced that without the local English newspapers many British residents would be totally lost. At Cabopino we regularly see residents distributing copies around the site, with many handed on after being read. So, many thanks for the excellent service this past year and going forward. Have a great Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Rod Manuell, U3A, Costa del Sol

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La Cala de Mijas Lions celebrate By Anita Humphreys LA CALA DE MIJAS LIONS held two Christmas parties recently and raised over €1,300 while collecting underwear for the homeless. Both events were held in the fabulous Restaurant El Olivo in La Cala. One was the annual dinner dance, and the other was a fantastic lunch given to thank all the volunteers who man the charity shop throughout the year. Over 130 attended the evening extravaganza, and they were splendidly entertained by the Revival band. More than 50 volunteers enjoyed their special event, where they were entertained by the amazing singing of Tony Capo. After both of the excellent meals a raffle was held with prizes given from many local businesses. Lions’ President Julie Barry thanked everyone for their invaluable help throughout the year and wished them all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. She emphasised that, without the help and support of everyone

RAISING FUNDS: President Julie Barry (left) and shop manager Wynson Beswick surrounded by Lions members and volunteers. involved, the Lions could not give out so much support to all the wonderful local charities, or help individuals that fall through the net. Last year they donated over €50,000 and this would not have been possible without the local press, radio stations, and individuals attending their events or visiting their shop. At this time of the year so many homeless individuals can be seen on our streets, so spare a thought for them and drop a coin in their

pot. It is always so easy to look the other way, but we never know what is around the corner and many of these individuals are there through no fault of their own. Lux Mundi, who feed the homeless twice a week supported by the Lions, had asked for new underwear and the response from the Lions, its friends and volunteers was phenomenal. The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 2pm and sells clothes, bric a brac, books

and other items for the home, all at great prices. They are always looking for volunteers, so if you have spare time you will be warmly welcomed. Also look in your cupboards and any donation would be gratefully received. The Lions motto is ‘We Serve’ and what better way to do it than spending time helping others in the community who need a helping hand. Call in at Calle Torremolinos 12, La Cala de Mijas, or telephone 677 059 061.

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LUX MUNDI’S aim is to promote activities for learning for pleasure. Open t o a l l E n g l i sh -s p e a k in g adults of any nationality, it is run by the members for the members. Group leaders are volunteers and they are always pleased to welcome thos e wh o wi sh t o s h are th eir knowledge and skills. The U3A Costa Del Sol is based in Fuengirola. Costing just €20 for a half term beginning on Monday until Friday May 25 (summer term is June to September when there are limited/different activities held). Many of the activities are held at Lux M u n d i o n C a l l e N u ev a in Fuengirola but they do use other venues. Lux Mu n d i i s c l o se d fo r lo ca l and national holidays tomorrow (Friday) and Monday January 25, M onda y Fe b r u a r y 1 a n d E a s te r week from Monday March 26 to Friday March 30. Enrolment for activities will take place o n Mo n d a y a t L u x M u n d i from 1 0 . 3 0 a m t o 1 2 .3 0 p m. F o r those who have not already regis-

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A NEW British report started by the Labour MP Jo Cox, who was murdered over a year ago, revealed that in the UK alone, nine million people are reportedly sometimes or always lonely. Loneliness is believed to be more damaging than obesity or smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Perhaps more startling is that 75 per cent of GPs see up to five patients a day who show physical signs of illness brought on by loneliness. Here in Fuengirola and Mijas the sun, sea and tapas bars only mask a similar problem. Age Concern’s three drop in centres are more like family gatherings and now see around 100 clients each week and the number is growing. They have already had to move to larger premises in Los Boliches and are now looking for a bigger meeting place in La Cala. Mijas Pueblo, the newest club, is seeing their numbers continually grow. Age Concern has a full and inclusive social calendar throughout the year and their professional welfare team are on hand to provide much-needed personal advice and support either in per-

son or through their lifeline. Age Concern knows they can’t sor t out t he pr obl em s of t he wor l d but t hey can hel p f i ght loneliness that affects members of t he com m uni t y. They al so know that there are many expats who have yet to find them and are putting up with this debilitati ng si t uat i on i n si l ence when there is no need. Age Concern Fuengirola y Mijas is first and foremost an extended family that looks out for each other. Pop in for a chat at any one of their clubs or call in to their charity shop on Calle Francisco Cano in Los Boliches 56 (near Spainsbury’s) for more information. If you would prefer pick up the phone, ring their Lifeline on 652 537 615. The Lifeline is open weekdays from 10am to 5pm. There is also an out-of-hours message service. Please leave your message and contact details and they’ll call you back the next working day. Why not make 2018 the year you put loneliness behind you and begin a new lease of life. They look forward to welcoming you

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Princess lonely

Bizarre interview

THE Australian wife of Denmark’s heir to the throne has spoken about her loneliness upon moving to the country in 2004. Princess Mary met Prince Frederik in a Sydney bar.

THE US Ambassador has apologised after an embarrassing interview went viral. Confronted with previous remarks saying the Netherlands had “no-go zones” - Pete Hoekstra cried “fake news,” only to be shown the footage and then claim he had not said “fake news.”

Joint operation A DOPE Y m a n c a r r y i n g o v e r a thousand joints mistook a police car for a taxi, according to Copenhagen Police. He could face jail and a fine.

the Danish government, according to rep o rts . T h e public s e rvic e channel will be funded by television licences.

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A NATIONAL streaming service to rival Netflix is being planned by

PRIME MINISTER Lars Lokke Rasmussen chose to talk about tax in his New Year’s Day speech. He

LONELY?: Princess Mary revealed she struggled to settle in Denmark.

hopes to implement plans to cut taxes for low and medium earners this year.

Wind power A VAST island surrounded by wind turbines could send electricity to the Netherlands and the UK. Plans by the Dutch power grid, to build the farm off the East Yorkshire coast, could save billions of euros.

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AT least 25 people were injured when a 100-metre long Swiss cruise ship hit a motorway bridge on the Rhine. Four were hospitalised, but most only suffered minor injuries in the incident, near Duisberg.

Prison break A DARING prison escape was cap-

tured on CCTV in Berlin. A manhunt is underway for the four men, who broke a concrete pillar and jumped a fence.

Fat alert A WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION expert has warned that increasing numbers of German children are overweight. The WHO

called for advertising restrictions on sweets, junk food and beer.

Paid to go home REFUGEES are being offered money by the German government to go back to their homeland, according to reports. The amount of €1,000 per person and €6,000 per family is available until February.

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FRANCE’S annual New Year ’s Eve torching of cars continued on Sunday, as the total number of burned vehicles hit 1,031, according to the government. Two police officers were also attacked in Paris.

BELGIANS sent their final telegrams last month as the service - which had been running in the country since 1846 - ended. Eight thousand telegrams went sent between January and November 2017.

World of oysters NEARLY a tonne of oysters has been stolen from an oyster farm near Ile De Re in western France, disappointing diners who were hoping to eat the luxury shellfish on New Year’s Eve.

No fly zone A HALF-CENTURY old anti-airport activist camp is thought to be under threat. President Macron is due to make a ‘final decision’ on the future of La Zad ‘ a utopian hippy community - imminently.

Apple bitten APPLE are reportedly facing a lawsuit in France adding to others around the world - after allegations emerged that the company were deliberately slowing down iPhones, supposedly to save battery life.

Baby box ANTWERP’S heart-wrenching ‘baby box’ has had a record year, according to reports. The facility provides a safe place for desperate mothers to anonymously leave babies for adoption or fostering.

Becoming Dutch AN area the size of 23 football pitches has become Dutch. The changed status of an uninhabited peninsula on the River Meuse eases legal issues with an investigation into a headless body’s discovery.

Private jets BELGIUM’S Finance Minister has requested data from Eurocontrol on private jets in tax havens, following the ‘Paradise Papers’ leak. The revelations suggested industrial scale tax avoidance across Europe.

A S WEDI SH wom an who sparked a media frenzy in Italy after being mistaken for missing Maddie McCann has reportedly returned home. Embla Jauhoharvi was discovered speaking English on the streets of Rome in 2016.

Stunning survival THE Swedish town of Gavle is celebrating after its 13-metre high Christmas goat survived for more than three weeks. The festive straw decoration has traditionally fallen victim to fire-wielding pranksters, since 1966.

Snack ban FEYENOORD have suspended a player for one match and two training sessions after he was caught eating a white bread roll and croquette at half time. Michiel Kraer was also fined.

Inequality DUTCH CEOs earn 171 times more than their average employees, according to an analys i s b y B l o o m b e rg . T h e s t u d y shames the country as fifth worst in the world for wage inequality.

Gender-neutral God THE Church of Sweden has t o l d i t s c l e rg y t o u s e g e n d e rneutral terms when referring to God. They are encouraged to sacrifice phrases like ‘The Lord’ and ‘He’ in favour of the simple ‘God.’

Wolf hunt CAMPAIGNERS’ attempts to st op a wol f hunt r epor t edl y failed earlier this week, when a cull of the animals was set to go ahead. The licensed hunt permits 22 killings. Around 350 wolves live in Sweden.

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PM Trumps ERNA SOLBERG, the Norwegian Prime Minister, is set to be the first world leader to visit US President Donald Trump this year. Miss Solberg is visiting the White House on January 10.

Auto-dim A FIVE-MILE stretch of road will reportedly be home to auto-dimming street lights to s a v e e n e r g y. T h o u s a n d s o f kilowatt hours will be saved by the lights, which brighten from 20 per cent to 100 per cent when detecting movement.

Sex scandal THE Deputy Leader of Norway’s opposition party has temporarily stood down in the wake of sexual harassment allegations. Trond Giske, from the country’s Labour Party, apologised for ‘unsuitable’ behaviour but rejected several more severe allegations.

Gas high NORWAY’S pipeline gas exports to Europe hit a record high last year, according to gas company Gassco. This year’s total was a 7 per cent increase on 2016.

FINANCE ECB approves takeover of BMN

THE Spanish government has said that it will increase its military to approximately €18 billion by 2024 in order to meet a benchmark set by NATO in 2014. At a 2014 summit, members of each of the 28 countries that comprise NATO reportedly promised to move towards contributing 2 per cent of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to defence spending within a decade. According to reports, the rise will lift the defence budget by 80 per cent by 2024, but that increase still

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Robots might hurt humans area that is most likely to be affected is those which require little skill. It is posited therefore that lower-skilled jobs could well be phased out, meaning that only those with higher-skills would be able to find work and then obtain higher wages. With the high unemployment in Spain, the economy could become even more burdened by the increasing number of people unable to find work and claiming social security.

By John Smith equates to a figure that is below the 2 per cent of GDP benchmark set by NATO. Depending on GDP growth, this increase could see Spain’s spending equate to between 1.5 and 1.6 per cent, with the earliest that Spain could possibly reach the 2 per cent goal reportedly being 2028. Spain is currently one of the lowest spending NATO countries on defences, forecast to spend just

BUSINESS EXTRA

Another move ENDESA is one of the latest of 3,160 companies to have moved headquarters out of Barcelona. In this case its electrical distribution group formally registered its new office in Madrid, but has not confirmed the reason for the move.

Large fine A FINE of €500,000 has been levied on investment company Renta 4 Banco by the National Securities Market Commission. Whilst the Commission refers to a very serious infringement concerning lack of clear data, Renta has confirmed that it intends to appeal.

Cross over MARÍA GARAÑA, vice president of the business solutions division of Microsoft for EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) is moving to the UK. Not only is she crossing the channel, but is crossing from Microsoft to Google as general director of professional services.

Apple to reduce costs AS reported in the Finance pages in last week’s edition of EWN, Apple confirmed that it has been slowing down some older iPhone models. It has now announced that by way of apology it

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We don’t want anyone to be left behind and that’s why we’re going to improve wages, starting with the lowest.” Mariano Rajoy on the decision to raise the national minimum wage by 4 per cent.

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is the amount of additional profit that energy company Iberdrola will make in the USA thanks to a change in the accounting laws introduced by Donald Trump.

Spain’s military spend

AGREEMENT has been received from the European Central Bank (ECB) to allow Bankia to formally take over BMN. The Banco Mare Nostrum (BMN) which was set up just seven years ago received a massive cash injection from the Spanish government due to its instability and now the merger will make the new group the fourth largest bank in Spain. Once the merger goes through, the government expects to be able to recoup some of the funds invested in both banks.

A BRITISH thinktank The Institute for Public Policy Research has published a paper concerning the introduction of robots which if correct could have meaning for Spain. Whilst it sees the benefits of such automation within the workplace, it also believes that government needs to be aware of the possible changes in social mobility which could adversely affect the economy. Whilst much has been said about Artificial Intelligence, the

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0.92 per cent in 2017. It is however a major supplier of military hardware around the world as it produces naval vessels as well as aircraft with the UK as one of its largest customers followed by other European countries and Saudi Arabia which is its major purchaser of ammunition and shells. Time will tell whether Brexit will have a serious negative affect on Spain’s arms industry which could then inhibit the planned NATO spend.

Credit rating group S&P rate India ACCORDING to credit rating organisation, Standard and Poor’s (S&P), the Indian banking sector is now on the same level as Spain in category 5 BBB-. These two countries share a slot with Ireland, Italy, Panama, Bermuda, Poland, Peru, Qatar, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates and the decision has been made due to the rate of bad loans that have been granted over the years. This rating is just positive and the countries in that category are ‘considered lowest investment-grade by market participants.’ The company considers that those classed as BBB- do have the potential to grow their economies and to be considered a safer investment option in the future.

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Most Declined Forward Pharma A/S ADTRAN, Inc. Zion Oil & Gas Inc Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Papa Murphy's Holdings, Inc. Medallion Financial Corp. Synlogic, Inc. Future FinTech Group Inc. China Finance Online Co. Limited Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mersana Therapeutics, Inc.

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GBP set to end the year weaker, EUR/USD up 16 cents Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

THIS year was another dramatic year for the major currencies. Read our summary of the year’s biggest news, and find out what you should be looking out for in the year ahead. Latest currency news Over the last 12 months the GBP/EUR exchange rate has fallen from €1.17 to €1.13, EUR/GBP has risen from £0.85 to £0.88 and EUR/USD has advanced from $1.04 to $1.20. What’s been happening? Brexit continued to dog the pound in 2017. Slow progress in negotiations kept Sterling under pressure throughout the year, but it was political news that inspired the most significant GBP movements. Prime Minister, Theresa May’s decision to call a snap election back in April initially drove the pound to its best levels of the year, but an ill-judged campaign saw the Conservatives lose their majority and Sterling lose its strength. The pound’s been battling its way back over the last few months, despite concerns that the Bank of England (BoE) will leave interest rates on hold next

UNCERTAIN TIMES: An eventful year ahead. year after raising borrowing costs for the first time in over a decade in November. However, while the British government finally concluded the first stage of Brexit negotiations, concerns that the second stage could prove just as protracted prevented the pound from seeing much benefit. In terms of euro movement, the early half of the year was dominated by fears of a rise of populism, with the common currency unsettled by speculation that elections in the Netherlands and France could result in victory for Eurosceptic parties. These fears proved unfounded, and the euro

gained after Emmanuel Macron secured victory in France. However, a surprising result in September’s German elections left the common currency on less stable ground during the last quarter of the year. Although the Eurozone’s economic recovery continues apace, stagnant Eurozone inflation, and the expectation that the European Central Bank (ECB) will choose to leave monetary policy accommodative for the foreseeable future have conspired to limit the euro’s gains against the pound. EUR/USD has surged by around 16 cents this year, however, despite the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates three times.

What do you need to look out for? The currency market in 2017 has certainly been a volatile one and 2018 looks set to be equally eventful. The outlook for pound exchange rates is highly dependent on the second phase of Brexit negotiations. Progress would be Sterling supportive, while delayed or fractious trade discussions could send GBP lower. The BoE interest rate hike outlook will also be key to how GBP performs in the months ahead. Sterling will benefit if wage growth rises, inflation remains persistently high, and the odds of a rate hike in 2018 improve. Meanwhile, the euro could be boosted if the political situation in Germany stabilises and Eurozone data continues outperforming forecasts. However, as it would take a notable uptick in consumer price pressures to significantly alter the ECB’s stance on monetary policy, EUR exchange rates may be restrained by inaction from the central bank. At Currencies Direct we’re here to talk currency whenever you need us, so get in touch if you want to know more about the latest news or how it could impact your currency transfers. Since 1996 we’ve helped more than 210,000 customers with their currency transfers, just pop into your local Currencies Direct branch or give us a call to find out more.

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A vital bid has been received for Niki IT would seem that the New Year may bring some positive news for Austrian and German travellers to Spain as IAG hopes to purchase Niki Airline for €20 million. Originally founded by former racing driver, Niki Lauda, the Austrian holiday airline suffered from its association with Air Berlin which was declared insolvent in August after main shareholder Etihad Airlines (of the United Arab Emirates) withdrew its support. Whilst Air Berlin cancelled its flights at that time, Niki continued, with support, in the hope and expectation that it would be rescued by Lufthansa, but when the European Commission expressed its concern over the possible takeover by the German company of both Air Berlin and Niki, the ‘plug was pulled’ and Niki ceased trading. With flights to seven Spanish destinations including Malaga and Palma de Mallorca, the Austrian airline was an important link for Austrian

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and German holidaymakers and its closure alongside Air Berlin was not helpful to the Spanish tourist economy. Niki Lauda had himself indicated that he would be interested in taking back the airline, but the liquidators appear to prefer the concept of IAG (owner of Aer Lingus, BA, Iberia and Vueling) injecting funds into the failed airline and relaunching as an

arm of Vueling. In addition to the initial purchase price of €20 million, IAG has indicated that it will keep on some 740 staff and will spend a further €16.5 million on assimilating the airline into the group. The acquisition which still has to be approved by the EU will bring with it 15 aircraft and a number of important landing rights in Austria, Germany, Spain and Switzerland. Approval has already been given for easyJet to take over Air Berlin’s base at Tegel Airport in Berlin and it will operate internal German flights, but also regular flights from the German capital to Palma de Mallorca, having taken over a number of routes from the bankrupt airline. Although fairly vocal in its criticism of the support given by the German government to Lufthansa in its bid to obtain ownership of Air Berlin, Irish based airline, Ryanair has currently missed out on the opportunity to add to its fleet.

Future car production looking positive THE Spani sh aut om obi l e industry is forecast to produce three million vehicles i n 2018 accor di ng t o Spain’s Association of Car Manufacturers (ANFAC). This would bring production back to the same level as 10 years ago when the world financial crisis struck. In 2017 production was broadly the same as 2016 with an estimated 2.8 mill i on vehi cl es bei ng pr oduced, but the future forecast is positive because of t he need t o i ncr ease t he number of alternative energy vehicles for the internal market. With the value of the automobile industry representi ng near l y 10 per cent of Spain’s GDP, any significant movement in production and sales will be good for the economy.

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EQTEC IBERIA: A gasification plant in Croatia.

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FOLLOWING a suspension in trading in its shares, Irish company EQTEC has returned to the UK AIM market following a €16 million take-over of a Spanish company. This was a somewhat complicated arrangement as the deal was technically a reverse take-over of a fellow subsidiary of its Spanish parent Ebioss energy. The all share arrangement saw it gain ownership of Eqtec Iberia which specialises in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of power plants. EQTEC which produces energy from waste products believes that

the Spanish company’s EGT gasification technology will help the Irish company to extend its involvement with energy projects in the UK. Coinciding with the acquisition, EQTEC issued a further 246.5 million shares at a heavily discounted price to raise £1.6 million (€1.8 million) of working capital and installed a new board of directors. The new Irish company with access to both the British and European market believes that it is now ideally placed to become a leading player in the creation of electricity by converting waste into synthetic gas.

Disney to expand its coverage through pay TV THE Disney Company has its eyes firmly fixed on expansion of its services within Spain and has entered into two deals with major telecoms suppliers. On December 22, it launched Movistar Disney, as part of the Movistar+ pay TV offer which is a 24-hour a day service broadcasting a whole range of different Disney-owned properties. In addition to cartoons and children’s programmes, it will also be supplying the latest and classic movies from both Walt Disney Studio and Pixar which includes the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and a whole selection of animated films such as Toy Story. Existing subscribers to Movistar+ will receive this new channel at no addition-

al cost. To add to its coverage in Spain, the company which had an estimated worldwide turnover of $55 billion (€46 billion) has also signed a new deal with Vodafone’s Videoclub which supplies video-ondemand through set-top boxes and Vodafone TV Online. Some of the Disney channels are already available to view with Vodafone TV Online contracts, but the video-on-demand option is a new pay service which not only gives access to the studio’s movie selections (including some Star Wars products) but also allows subscribers to see pay-TV channels, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior seven days before other suppliers.

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British heritage is disappearing LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT THE Ghosts of Christmas Past. That, I’m afraid is all that London (and according to colleagues, most of our other great cities) had to offer this Yuletide. This was my first Christmas visit to the great Metropolis in over 30 years, which is about the time I began voicing my concerns over the future of our British heritage and democratic freedom. Well I’m afraid ‘Leapy’s Rants’ of yesteryear are now manifesting in harsh and terribly sad reality. I truly did feel like a stranger in the country of my birth. Whole areas, that in days of yore, glistened and danced with lights and decorations marking the most important event in the Christian calendar, now show no signs of special celebration or joyful occasion whatsoever. Indeed, in many places, whole rows of shops bore no Christmas decorations at all, not even stuck on bits of cotton wool graced the bare windows that prevailed on a number of high streets I visited. Where were the wonderful Salvation Army Bands that once regaled us with joyful carols and uplifting seasonal music on the street corners of our main shopping areas? When I rang the Sally Army offices to enquire

LONDON: Still festive in places including Regent Street as seen here. as to their conspicuous absence, I was informed that these appearances were local decisions and I needed to contact the area offices for more information, (no joy with that at the time of writing!). Not one carol singer presented themselves at the portals of our fairly suburban semi, or in any other street as far as I could make out.

Frankly I’m not angry anymore (I’m not allowed to be!), merely saddened by the manifestation of all my worst predictions. As I prophesised all those years ago, there is no need for violent confrontation, or indeed any stomach for it among the diverse cultures now rapidly becoming more and more glaringly apparent.

The outcome of the present cultural revolution is being decided by sheer weight of numbers alone. All too late you see, should have restricted the borders years ago. Ah well, hate to say I told you so but........! Anyway, before I close this subject, although Christmas tinsel was also missing from a considerable number of its larger stores, the centre of London still regaled all with the breathtaking overhead street decorations that are just about unsurpassed in any other city in the world. Shame it was all restricted to about a square mile. Ah well, make the most of it. To my reckoning, their days are probably numbered as well. And so, another 12 have snuck up on us. To all my readers, friends, dissenters and those who would like to see me in the stocks, I wish you a healthy, happy and peaceful New Year. Keep that mail coming in. Remember the pen is a mighty therapeutic sword (feels great to get it off yer chest dunnit?). Don’t forget my trio of books on Amazon. Delighted to report 560 sales to date. Must be doing something right. It’s all a game folks. Hang in there. Keep the faith Love Leapy columnists@euroweeklynews.com

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Peace of mind for those left behind IF you are unlucky enough to lose a loved one here in Spain, you will need a compassionate and knowledgeable team to guide you through what could be a difficult process. The English Funeral Directors, on the Costa del Sol was established by proprietors John and Sally in order to offer expatriates a service which will guide them through all of the requirements of Spanish law and undertake the important administrative work on their behalf. English traditions with funerals are quite different from those in Spain, where the deceased is normally buried within 24 hours but the English Funeral Directors can arrange to delay this process so that friends and family can be alerted and travel over for the ceremony

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TECH FOR THE TIMID NOVELIST Lee Child recently confessed his difficulty when writing a new book: he can’t figure out Word’s automatic page numbering. Can you? Decades after the nostalgic clacking of typewriters gave way to the magic of the word-processor, at best, we sit in the driver’s seat and can just about steer the thing. It’s surprising how few of us can manage to even switch on the wipers, as it were. With most people using less than 10 per cent of what these programs can do, say the experts, Lee Child’s dilemma sounds familiar. (He gets around it, incidentally, by simply writing his next book over the previous one). Microsoft certainly didn’t help back in the day when it managed to infuriate pretty much everyone with Clippy the dancing paperclip to ‘help’ us find our way around Word. If that’s not when the Oxford Dictionary admitted ‘computer rage’ as a real term, it should have been. I graduated years ago from PCWrite with the screeds of keystroke cheat-sheets needed to work it, to the

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A messy ending! WELL, that’s it, two reports I saw recently prove beyond doubt that life as we know it is spiralling to a crashing, messy end! First of all, just at the beginning of November, someone was caught cheating at Scrabble! Really! That’s tantamount to pinching someone else’s Squeezy bottle so you can make your Blue Peter replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, without putting in the hard yards before you start. When I read that there was this - alleged - cheating in a tournament by a well respected Scrabblist, I just had to pinch myself, what could possibly motivate the person in question do this? I’m sure that, in Scrabble circles, whatever the tournament was is very important, but to the rest of the world, it probably matters as much as the results of the forthcoming games in the Birkenhead Sunday League Division 3 fixtures. Then there is the strange case of McGruff the Crime Dog. You may not know McGruff but it was actually an actor dressed as a private eye dog to be part of a campaign in America to increase personal safety and crime awareness. One of the actors who played McGruff was stopped in his car by the police for a minor offence - driving whilst under the influence of Lassie perhaps? To cut a long story short, they found drugs in his car then, when they went to search his house they found more drugs and, amongst other things, a grenade launcher! The positive side though is that now this man gets to raise crime awareness in prison as he got a 16 year sentence. Thankfully it wasn’t all bad news for him, he was put on a free course of worming medication! columnists@euroweeklynews.com Readers interested in submitting articles for this guest column should send articles of around 250 words on topics felt to be of interest to the cosmopolitan EWN readership to editorial@euroweeklynews.com.

much-lamented WordStar and then the doyen of them all, WordPerfect. Which wasn’t, but it tried. ‘Also-rans’ apart, today we’re down to just two main alternative word-processors of note against Microsoft’s steamroller. WordPerfect staggers on, still cherished particularly by lawyers who love its ability to sort all their ‘whereas and inasmuch as the party of the first part’ convolutions into very pretty sub-sub-sub-paragraphs. Then there’s the excellent though slightly-dated and astonishingly free complete office suite, LibreOffice. Did I mention that it’s

free? It’s free. Amazing. As a self-confessed computer nerd I can happily fossick among the esoteric delights of obscure software manuals, or get my smart TV to play files from my tablet which got them from my computer which got them from my router which got them from dark web programs which fell off the back of the internet. But I still have to admit defeat with even the simplest things in Word occasionally: Where the hell is my euros symbol? Why must my shopping lists automatically have bullet points? Why do I keep having to scroll all the way past Albanian, Burmese, Corsican and Dzonghka (what?) to specify English for each and every document I create? Thank heavens my native language isn’t Wolof or Yoruba. How do I start page numbering after the title pages? How do I place photos on the page where I want them, not where Word decides they should be? And most exasperatingly of all: exactly where has Word automatically decided to save my precious document this time? I want it back, dammit!

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Should you ‘RTFM’? YOU don’t have to buy a Dummies book just to put words on a screen, despite how patronisinglyamusing they can sometimes be. There are plenty of free tutorials online not just for Word in its various three-yearly iterations, but for the whole Office shebang, including excellent guides at https://www.gcflearnfree.org/sub jects/office/ or http://www.freetraining-tutorial.com/microsoftword-online.html. There’s a popular smartphone app called Tutorials for Word Free, or you can download a free starter guide to use offline: https://www.computer-pdf.com/of fice/word/472-tutorial-introduc tion-to-word-2016.html. A Google search will reveal these and fleets of other free and paid options. Whatever you do though, don’t ever admit that you need a manual to anyone below 40, for whom the well-known acronym RTFM is a despicable admission of defeat. RTFM? Read The (er, Flaming…) Manual.

Playing the name game: what your name says about you... Nora Johnson

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WHAT will fashionable babies be called in 2018? Will slebs carry on giving kids daft names (Apple, Moon Unit etc) or follow the example of George and Amal Clooney with more traditional ones (Ella and Alexander)? Whilst I’m all in favour of the Clooneys’ choice of names, let’s hope their kids don’t grow like their parents telling the rest of us what we should be doing, whilst they themselves live a life of wealth and privilege far away from the effects of the policies they espouse. You know how it usually goes: lots of trips to Africa, visiting broken-down schools and orphanages. Great photo opportunities all round!

TRADITIONAL CHOICE: George and Amal Clooney. When I was a girl, we were given girls’ names rather than the names of fruits, continents or the place where we were conceived. The world has changed and will doubtless change again before long. Things have certainly changed in France where a baby was named ‘Jihad’ (‘holy war’). The chief prosecutor in France (which suffered Europe’s worst Islamist terror attacks in recent years) had to rule on the case after the couple’s name for their

son was referred by authorities in Toulouse. As for the UK, I’ve always had a weakness for great name combinations. Sue, for instance, who married a Mr Flay and Annette, a Mr Curtain (think about it!). I know someone who went to a school with a girl called Justine Bardon. So far, so good. Her mother remarried, taking the husband’s name: Case. She was known by all as Justine Case. One morning, the headmistress announced to the whole

school at assembly that Justine had won a prize. She declared, “And first prize goes to Justine ... Bardon-Case”. She was never forgiven for making the kids miss the opportunity they’d all been waiting for... Finally, there used to be a well-known printing firm in Belfast NI called ‘Reid and Wright’ and in Sligo a firm of solicitors called ‘Argue and Phibbs.’ Not to be outdone, there was also a policeman in the Bedfordshire force of the 1980’s called Robin Banks... Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-john son.net) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99; £0.99) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity. columnists@euroweeklynews.com

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Five courses or nothing! Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man WELL that’s that lot over for another year. Christmas and New Year’s Eve done. I went to the UK for Christmas. Was it uneventful? What do you think? The BA flight out was absolutely fine. They put a big label on my wheelchair saying, ‘return to aircraft door on arrival.’ Did they? Of course not and it finished up going to the baggage reclaim. I had a bit of a moan but there’s no point. It’s nothing to do with BA - it’s the ground staff and they do as they wish. We then went to the 4-star quaint pub/hotel I had booked. Well, the only four stars I saw were through the hole in the roof! I walked in the room and knew instantly we had a problem. The girl that was checking us in didn’t know anything about the rooms as I’d asked for a room with disabled access. She was just the barmaid and was helping out as the manageress wasn’t there. So in steps my daughter, who has become very protective of her ‘rents in recent years, and demands to see the manageress. When the boss finally appears Dr S explains the room is totally unsuitable for a disabled person and, on top

of that, the room is really shabby. The boss, who was nice and polite, agreed and said, ‘I suggest you find somewhere else to stay!’ So there we were - Christmas Eve and there’s no room at the inn! Sound like a familiar story? There was nothing else to do but go last-minute shopping for food, pressies and now a hotel room. As luck would have it, the extraordinarily expensive, beautiful hotel just down the road we had originally discounted due to the horrendous price, had had a cancellation. So our budget trip turned into an expensive but luxurious outing and a good time was had by all. One thing I did find strange was that on Christmas Eve the only food choice at this fabulous hotel was either a £75 per head fivecourse dinner or nothing! No room service literally nothing - which I thought was a bit out of order. Anyway I’m not one to complain, as you know, plus it was the season of goodwill or maybe it was Mrs S dragging me out of reception that stopped me screaming the place down. How can anyone think a fivecourse dinner or nothing is acceptable? So here we are in 2018. My New Year resolution suggested by Mrs S is to moan less. Yeah right ‘o let’s see how we go with that one! columnists@euroweeklynews.com

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LEGALLY SPEAKING Time to check your lights again WE answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

ESSENTIAL: Working lights. ALTHOUGH we are getting closer to the time when the evenings start to get lighter, the lights on our vehicles have possibly been in use more than ever, and so it’s a good time to check that all of the lights on our vehicles are fully working. Until quite recently, all vehicles had to carry a spare set of bulbs, this is no longer the case. The Spanish government recognised that changing a bulb is no longer a simple task, and in many cases can only be done by qualified mechanics, and so carrying a spare set was pointless, if the ability to change the bulbs had been removed. However, it is still important to check all of the lights on a regular basis, even those not used too often, such as fog lights. It is better to have an assistant to help you do this so that one of you can be in the car operating the switches, the other on the outside monitoring the results.

Remember, check every light, headlights (including full beam), indicators and hazard lights (front and back), rear lights and brake lights, reversing and fog lights, and the lights that illuminate the number plate at the rear. If your vehicle is a modern one you might also have Daytime Running Lights installed. Although these lights are often more reliable than traditional lights, on account of them being LEDs, they should also be checked on a regular basis. If you don’t have anybody to help you can still carry out the checks by using reflective surfaces such as shop windows or other parked vehicles. Make sure you do this in an isolated location though as you don’t want to confuse other motorists. If any of the lights have failed make sure you get them replaced immediately as it is an offence to drive with defective lights.

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Can their plan work? My partner and I reside in Mallorca. We are both residents. I started a Death Benefit Policy with her as beneficiary some years ago. My teenage daughters live in South Africa with their mother. They will move to Europe and study at universities when they finish school. They both have Netherlands passports as I have. My partner has a German passport. The insurance policy will pay out a substantial amount on my death. What is your opinion of the following plan? My partner could purchase two apartments in the names of my daughters to avoid inheritance tax on them when she herself dies. She would establish an usufruct enabling her to rent out the flats until she dies. After that my daughters will be in full possession of them. Can we do this? H L (Baleares) Yes, you can do it. It might be a good idea for you and your partner to register in Mallorca as a ‘pareja de hecho,’ which is a

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common-law couple and gives you many husband and wife benefits, such as lower inheritance tax. You need a good lawyer to see you through this.

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The grapes have spoken! Happy 2018 Marbella Moments by Nicole King

F I R S T LY I w a n t t o w i s h y o u a l l a v e r y h a p p y, h a p p y, h a p p y, h a p p y, happy and healthy New Year. It’s going to be a good one!! How do I know? Well amongst other factors, this year I managed to eat all my grapes! It’s a great Spanish tradition dating b a c k t o e i t h e r t h e 1 8 0 0 ’s o r e a r l y 1900’s; depending on which version of the story you prefer. Some say that back in t h e 1 8 8 0 ’s the bourgeois Spanish class caught on to the French custom of celebrating New Year ’s Eve eating grapes and drinking sparkling wine. Soon af2018 and success with ter some of those gathering in the main city square, our beloved Puerta del Sol in Madrid, also started to eat grapes to b r i n g i n t h e N e w Ye a r, p e r h a p s t o emulate or even mock the upper classes. Others say that it wasn’t until the e a r l y 1 9 0 0 ’s a n d a n o v e r a b u n d a n t harvest of white grapes in Alicante that the tradition was born. Either way, grapes are undoubtedly the centre of focus of a Spanish New Ye a r a n d a t r a d i t i o n m y d a u g h t e r

thinks should be extended worldwide. I think she’s got a good point. Not only is it a challenge as you only have about three seconds to c h e w a n d s w a l l o w e a c h g r a p e , i t ’s one that Spain takes on together and it’s fun! The event was first televised in 1962 and to-date, no matter where they are, home or out and about, televisions across the country are still turned on for the official countdown and grapes are gobbled. Everyone eats his or her grapes hopefully in perfect synchronicity with the chimes and preferably not choking in the process. It is important that one grape be eaten with each chime of midnight for good luck and prosperity for the inc o m i n g y e a r, so picking out 12 smaller grapes is highly recommended if possible. This year the grapes. I was determined to eat all my grapes and knowing how hard it can be to eat anything after a New Year ’s Eve dinner, I also peeled each one beforehand in preparation. As this proved to be most successful I’ve also decided to have a little more forethought and preparation for everything else in 2018 and to remember to appreciate how lucky we are to live in a country with such entertaining traditions. @marbella now

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BBC News Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer Wanted Down Under Close Calls: On Camera Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Father Brown I Escaped to the Country The Farmers' Country Showdown Antiques Road Trip Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News Celebrity Mastermind EastEnders DIY SOS The Big Build Death in Paradise BBC News at Ten BBC London News Mrs. Brown's Boys New Tricks Weather for the Week Ahead

7:00am Flog it! Trade Secrets 7:30am The Farmers' Country Showdown 8:15am Antiques Road Trip 9:00am MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00am BBC Newsroom Live 12:00pm Westminster Abbey 1:00pm Coast 1:10pm Lucky Jim 2:45pm The Wonder of Animals 3:15pm Operation Wild 4:15pm Penguins - Spy in the Huddle 5:15pm Planet Earth II 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Kate Humble: Off the Beaten Track 8:30pm Christmas University Challenge 2017 9:00pm Hairy Bikers' Mediterranean Adventure 10:00pm A House Through Time 11:00pm Live at the Apollo 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am Robot Wars Special

4:15am This is BBC Four 8:00pm Beyond 100 Days The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. series 1. 8:30pm Great Continental Railway Journeys 9:00pm Walt Disney 10:00pm Walt Disney 11:00pm The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4) 12:00am Natural World Documentary. In what turns out to be an explosive year, witness Iceland through the eyes of the animals and people that have made this wild island home. 1:00am Great Barrier Reef 2:00am Walt Disney 3:00am Walt Disney 4:00am Peaky Blinders 5:00am This is BBC Four

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Teleshopping Classic Coronation Street Classic Coronation Street Judge Judy Heartbeat The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's The Royal Heartbeat Classic Coronation Street Classic Coronation Street Agatha Christie's Marple Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Agatha Christie's Marple Foyle's War Inspector Morse ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Channel 4 News Couples Come Dine with Me Posh Pawn Countdown The Secret Life of the Zoo A Place in the Sun Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. Food Unwrapped Diet Special Hunted Derry Girls 20 Kids and Counting 24 Hours in A and E

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Digby Dragon Rusty Rivets Shimmer and Shine Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Mofy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Unbeatables Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Access GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime The Hotel Inspector The 19th Wife Deadly Stage Fright 5 News at 5 Barging Loving Celebs 5 News Tonight Baby Ballroom Big Family Values: More Kids Than Cash Celebrity Big Brother Celebrity 100% Hotter! Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

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Airheads Big Daddy Dad's Army The Top Ten Show 2017 1:50pm Fist Fight 3:30pm Music and Lyrics 5:20pm Hot Tub Time Machine 7:10pm Three Amigos! 9:00pm Fist FightZ 10:40pm Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story 12:20am Hot Tub Time Machine 2:10am Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo

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4:55am Table 19 6:30am Pitch Perfect 3: Special 7:00am Olaf's Frozen Adventure Olaf the snowman (voiced by Josh Gad) is on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tradition in this brand new mini-sequel to Oscar-winning smash-hit Frozen. Animated short. 7:30am The Boss Baby 9:15am The Ottoman Lieutenant 11:15am Wolves at the Door 12:40pm Kong: Skull Island 2:45pm The Zookeeper's Wife 4:55pm The Boss Baby 6:40pm Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 9:00pm Kong: Skull Island 11:10pm Wolves at the Door 12:35am Table 19 2:15am Hunter's Prayer 4:00am Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2

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1:00pm Football's Greatest 1:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 2:00pm La Liga Icons 3:00pm EFL Midweek Goals: Championship 3:30pm EFL Midweek Goals: Leagues 1 & 2 4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 5:00pm Scottish Cup Greatest Games 5:30pm La Liga Greatest Games 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm La Liga Icons 8:00pm La Liga World 8:30pm EFL Midweek Goals: Championship 9:00pm EFL Midweek Goals: Leagues 1 & 2 9:30pm EFL Greatest Games 9:45pm EFL Greatest Games 10:00pm EFL Midweek Goals: Championship 10:30pm EFL Midweek Goals: Leagues 1 & 2 11:00pm 20 Years of El Clasico 11:45pm Clasico - The Movie 12:00am La Liga Icons

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Wanted Down Under 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Father Brown 4:00pm I Escaped to the Country 4:45pm The Farmers' Country Showdown 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm Celebrity Mastermind 8:30pm Match of the Day Live 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Graham Norton's Good Guest Guide 12:25am Enterprice 12:50am Shanghai Noon

7:00am Flog it! Trade Secrets 7:30am The Farmers' Country Showdown 8:15am Antiques Road Trip 9:00am MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00am BBC Newsroom Live 12:00pm Westminster in Review 1:00pm Coast 1:10pm The Triple Cross 3:15pm Dolphins: Spy in the Pod 4:15pm Dolphins: Spy in the Pod 5:15pm Planet Earth II 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Natural World 9:00pm Mastermind 9:30pm Christmas University Challenge 2017 10:00pm Rome Unpacked 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight 12:05am Deep Water 1:00am Deep Water

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Great Continental Railway Journeys 9:00pm Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story 10:00pm Top of the Pops 11:00pm Top of the Pops 12:00am Radio 2 in Concert 1:00am TOTP 2 2:00am Top of the Pops 3:00am Top of the Pops 4:00am Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story 5:00am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.

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3rd Rock from the Sun Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Channel 4 News Couples Come Dine with Me Posh Pawn Countdown The Secret Life of the Zoo A Place in the Sun Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast The Beatles The Bourne Legacy Piranha 3DD

The Chase Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Ironside Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals Ironside Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals Sporting Funnies Storage Wars Texas Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Hornblower Goodfellas FYI Daily Latest news from the world of entertainment. 12:10am Goodfellas 1:55am The Sweeney 3:00am Fifth Gear The motor magazine show. 3:45am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:00am Teleshopping

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7:45am 1941 9:50am Miss Congeniality 11:50am Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous 1:50pm Bad Neighbours 2 3:30pm Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates 5:15pm Splash 7:15pm 50 First Dates 9:00pm Bad Neighbours 2 10:40pm Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates 12:25am Paul

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7:00am Good Morning 7:30am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:30am Cricket Day one of the first Test between South Africa and India at Newlands in Cape Town. 4:45pm Best of Sky Cricket 5:00pm SKY Sports News 6:00pm SKY Sports News 7:00pm SKY Sports News 8:00pm Info not available 8:30pm Sky Sports Tonight 9:00pm Sky Sports Tonight 10:00pm Sky Sports Tonight 11:00pm The Debate - Live 12:00am Cricket New Zealand take on Pakistan at the Basin Reserve in Wellington in the first ODI in their series.

6:30am Olaf's Frozen Adventure Olaf the snowman (voiced by Josh Gad) is on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tradition in this brand new mini-sequel to Oscar-winning smash-hit Frozen. Animated short. 7:00am The Ottoman Lieutenant 9:00am Rules Don't Apply 11:10am The Boss Baby 12:50pm Logan 3:10pm Kong: Skull Island 5:10pm The Zookeeper's Wife 7:20pm The Boss Baby 9:00pm Logan 11:20pm Kong: Skull Island 1:25am Wolves at the Door 2:45am Hunter's Prayer 4:30am President Under Siege

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La Liga Icons La Liga Icons La Liga Show EFL Midweek Goals: Championship Football's Greatest Football's Greatest Teams Scottish Cup Greatest Games Scottish Cup Greatest Games La Liga Greatest Games La Liga Greatest Games La Liga Preview 2017/18 La Liga Show EFL Midweek Goals: Championship La Liga Icons La Liga Icons Ronaldo Magical Messi 20 Years of El Clasico Clasico - The Movie La Liga Preview 2017/18

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Emmerdale Omnibus Coronation Street Omnibus The Big Soap Quiz: Coronation Street v Emmerdale Who Shot Simon Cowell? You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! Legally Blonde FYI Daily Legally Blonde Hotel Transylvania FYI Daily Hotel Transylvania The Mummy FYI Daily The Mummy The Hangover FYI Daily The Hangover Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! Paranoia

Richard Wilson on the Road 6:10am Judge Judy 6:35am ITV3 Nightscreen 7:00am Judge Judy 7:20am Murder, She Wrote 8:20am Murder, She Wrote 9:25am Death on the Nile 12:05pm Foyle's War 2:10pm Columbo: Suitable for Framing 3:55pm Midsomer Murders 5:55pm Midsomer Murders 7:55pm Midsomer Murders 10:00pm Midsomer Murders 12:00am The Suspicions of Mr Whicher 2:00am On the Buses 2:30am On the Buses 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping

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Location, Location, Location Kirstie's Vintage Gems Triathlon Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons The Simpsons Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Darts A Place in the Sun Channel 4 News Spying on the Royals Princess Diana's The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 The Transporter Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Hollyoaks Omnibus

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Rocky IV Last Action Hero The Mask of Zorro Tarzan Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Conan the Barbarian The Mask of Zorro Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Tarzan 300

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Charmed Rude(Ish) Tube How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Big Miracle Couples Come Dine with Me Couples Come Dine with Me Don't Tell the Bride The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Red Gogglebox

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7:00am SKY Sports News 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:30am Cricket 4:00pm Rugby Union 6:30pm Rugby Union Leinster meet Ulster in the Guinness Pro14. 8:45pm My Icon In the next episode of this special series, Wakefield Trinity prop Keegan Hirst discusses the individuals that have inspired him during his life and career. 9:00pm Sky Sports Tonight 10:00pm Live NFL: Wild Card Round Game A wild card play-off match from the NFL as teams look to book a spot in the divisional round. 2:00am Live NFL: Wild Card Round Game

6:00am Football's Greatest 6:30am Football's Greatest Teams 7:00am Football's Greatest 7:30am La Liga Icons 7:45am La Liga Icons 8:00am La Liga Files 8:45am La Liga Files 9:30am Ronaldo 10:00am Football Countdowns 10:30am Football Years 11:00am Soccer A.M. 12:30pm La Liga Icons 12:45pm La Liga Greatest Games 12:55pm Football 3:00pm Gillette Soccer Saturday 6:15pm La Liga Greatest Games 6:25pm Football 8:30pm La Liga Greatest Games 8:40pm Football 10:45pm Magical Messi 11:45pm La Liga Greatest Games 12:00am La Liga Icons 12:15am La Liga Icons

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The Street is currently a ‘must see’

CORONATION STREET (ITV1, weekdays) fans are reportedly shocked by recent events focusing on Alya. Apparently the producers suffered a backlash from vocal viewers when they introduced a pre-watershed storyline with offensive language and racial abuse, but before Christmas I asked for something chunky from soap writers and The Street has delivered. Recently, Alya was in the throes of closing a business deal with Aidan Connor, played brilliantly by Shayne Ward, and was joined by new clients Dale and Justin Parker at The Bistro. You need to suspend belief that Bistros anywhere actually look like the one used in The Street - what is with those lights and the freaky Father Christmas on the bar - but having got over that, Dale and Justin racially abused Alya and threw some disgusting language at her. This made uncomfortable viewing and I was genuinely shocked by what was said, but judging by the chatter on social media, the storyline got people talking. It will be interesting to see where the writers take this next.

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FEATURE

DO NOT MISS: Coronation Street. Fans of the show no doubt share my own bewilderment around why residents have deserted Roy’s Milky for Costa Coffee. That isn’t a con leche on the sand, but the high street brand. Where have Costa opened a branch in Weatherfield? New Year’s Eve television limped us into 2018 with a predictable offering of Graham Norton (BBC1), Jools Holland (BBC2) and the ITV News.

I worry about Graham, does he ever sleep? It seems to me that the only person who gets more air time than Mr N is Paul O’Grady and Paul has to share with miscellaneous pooches on ITV1, so it’s not all about him. The BBC had Ed Sheeran on both main channels, Top of the Pops on BBC1 and with Jools on BBC2, so clearly someone somewhere in Broadcasting House is a fan. I’m not and

was pleased to have a small party to head off to in my local Plaza. New Year’s Day was altogether a better TV offering. Two shows from BBC1 stood out for me. Firstly, Grandpa’s Great Escape starring Sir Tom Courtenay was an early evening delight. If I’m honest, I am not usually a big fan of anything David Walliams but I really enjoyed this. Jennifer Saunders was brilliantly cast as up to

no good Miss Dandy; not sure if this one has made it to Catch Up, but if you missed it, try and search it out. Mrs Brown’s Boys was a welcome burst of humour later on New Year’s Day. I loved Agnes being part of the neighbourhood watch scheme. Fans of the show will be pleased a new series of All Round to Mrs Brown’s is scheduled for later in 2018 - I don’t see the attraction myself but, for me the original format of the show shouldn’t have been messed around with. I am also really enjoying the latest BBC1 drama McMafia (next episode Jan 7 at 10.00pm). A little like Ed Sheeran, the star of this crime, honour and family masterpiece is everywhere but unlike Ed, James Norton is brilliant. This is an eight part burst of thrilling action which sees James playing an ethical banker (don’t Google that, will you) forced to enter a world he is trying to leave behind. If you liked James in Granchester and what wasn’t to like, you will enjoy this one too. Happy New Year everyone. Critique - AWL, Casares, Costa del Sol

By Matthew Elliott

Travel

WITH the sunny days almost guaranteed, a popular day out for Costa del Sol readers at this time of year is the gorgeous town of Ronda. A beautiful drive from the coast that takes roughly an hour, Ronda is easily one of the most popular locations in Malaga for seaside daytrippers. The town itself is the very definition of picturesque. But there is one major attraction that stands heads and tails above all the rest. Ronda is surrounded by an incredibly deep gorge that has a monumental bridge crossing it, one of the finest architectural feats you’ll see in southern Spain. Standing on the large sandstone hill that holds Ronda, visitors can peer down over 100 metres through the El Tajo gorge and take in some magnificent sights of the surrounding countryside. The high altitude also makes Ronda the perfect location to get some refuge from the sweltering Spanish heat in the height of summer. Ronda has some of the best preserved history of any town

Ronda: Mountain magic

MAGICAL: Ronda is the perfect place for a day out. in Spain. The old bridge itself was built in the 18th century

and guests can also explore the medieval Arab baths,

which are over seven centuries old. The bullring, built

in 1785, is the oldest in Spain and decorated with memoirs

from hundreds of years of history. Hiking and walking around the old town and surrounding areas are fantastic options for those with energy. But be warned. It is incredibly hilly and the shortest walk can quickly become exhausting. As a remedy there is an abundance of terrific local cafes and restaurants with delicious Malaga fare and at decent, non-touristy prices. Shopping is also an excellent experience. Ronda has been spared much of the tacky souvenir shops that sell useless trinkets and instead has a thriving scene of local businesses offering handmade craftworks, clothing, oils and food. To get to Ronda from Marbella take the A-397 all the way and directly inland. It’s a windy, hilly road that requires caution but is a wonderful ride once you’ve got the hang of it. An alternative route from Malaga takes the A-357 deep inland and then the A-367 down to Ronda. It takes slightly longer at almost an hour and a half but is handy if coming from the eastern Costa del Sol.

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Breakfast Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights The Andrew Marr Show The Big Questions Homes Under the Hammer Bargain Hunt BBC News Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out Match of the Day Live Escape to the Country Songs of Praise Antiques Roadshow BBC News BBC London News Countryfile Still Open All Hours Attenborough and the Sea Dragon McMafia BBC News BBC London News Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights The Women's Football Show

8:05am Ultimate Spider-Man v the Sinister Six 8:30am Scrambled! 8:35am The Tom and Jerry Show 8:55am Ben 10 9:10am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series 9:30am Spy School 10:05am Wishfart 10:25am ITV News The latest ITV News. 10:30am River Monsters 10:55am The Voice UK 12:30pm Tipping Point 1:30pm ITV News 1:40pm A Right Royal Quiz 2:40pm The Big Soap Quiz: Coronation Street v Emmerdale 3:45pm Celebrity Catchphrase 4:45pm ITV News London 5:00pm ITV News 5:10pm Happy Feet Two 7:00pm Dancing on Ice 9:00pm Vera 11:00pm ITV News 11:10pm Captain Phillips 1:35am Great Art

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Coast The Instant Gardener Gardeners' World Greatest Gardens Countryfile Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well Food and Drink The A to Z of TV Cooking Natural World Money for Nothing Talking Pictures Ladies in Lavender Flog It! Ski Sunday The Real T rex with Chris Packham Robot Wars Special Dragons' Den Michael Palin: A Life on Screen And Now for Something Completely Different Strictly Ballroom Countryfile Holby City

7:50am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:40am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:35pm Take Me Out 2:40pm The Voice UK 4:20pm The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 5:50pm FYI Daily 5:55pm The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 6:25pm The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 7:25pm FYI Daily 7:30pm The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 10:00pm Ibiza Weekender 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am American Dad! 1:00am American Dad! 1:30am Delivery Man 2:35am FYI Daily 2:40am Delivery Man 3:30am Teleshopping

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8:00pm Only Connect 8:30pm Britain on Film 9:00pm Dan Snow on Lloyd George: My GreatGreat-Grandfather 10:00pm Engineering Giants 11:00pm The Bridge: Fifty Years across the Forth 12:00am Stations of the Cross 1:45am Dan Snow on Lloyd George: My GreatGreat-Grandfather 2:45am Engineering Giants 3:45am The Bridge: Fifty Years across the Forth 4:45am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.

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Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat Heartbeat Columbo: Suitable for Framing Foyle's War Foyle's War Foyle's War Endeavour DC Endeavour Morse investigates the disappearance of a missing Oxford schoolgirl. Les Dawson: An Audience with That Never Was Special marking the twentieth anniversary of the death of Les Dawson. Tonight at the London Palladium Agatha Christie's Marple Midsomer Murders Executed Road to Avonlea

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Four in a Bed King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Sunday Brunch Darts The Great Festive Bake Off Channel 4 News The World's Wildest Weather The Biggest Little Railway in the World SAS: Who Dares Wins The Sweeney Moonrise Kingdom Grand Designs Location, Location, Location KOTV Boxing Weekly Coast v Country

9:05am Paw Patrol 9:25am Nella the Princess Knight 9:40am Noddy: Toyland Detective 9:55am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:10am Shimmer and Shine 10:25am Digby Dragon 10:40am Peppa Pig 10:45am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:20am Pets Make You Laugh Out Loud 11:40am Groundhog Day 1:40pm Practical Magic 3:40pm Will and Grace 4:10pm Blind Date 5:15pm The Love Punch 7:00pm The Two Ronnies 9:00pm Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights 9:55pm 5 News Weekend 10:00pm Celebrity Big Brother 11:00pm Hot Pursuit 12:00am 5 News 12:05am Hot Pursuit 12:50am One Night with My Ex

Hollyoaks Omnibus Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Borrowers Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:30pm The Big Bang Theory 5:00pm The Big Bang Theory 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory 6:00pm The Big Bang Theory 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Titanic 11:50pm American Pie: Reunion 2:05am Gogglebox 3:10am First Dates 4:15am Rude Tube 4:40am Hollyoaks Omnibus

World Cup Rivalries: England v Argentina Minder The Sweeney Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Sea Wolves FYI Daily The Sea Wolves Khartoum FYI Daily Khartoum Hornblower Ransom FYI Daily Ransom RoboCop 3 FYI Daily RoboCop 3

7:10am The Legend of Zorro 9:25am Xxx: Return of Xander Cage 11:15am The Dark Knight 1:50pm Independence Day 4:25pm Power Rangers 6:05pm Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie 7:45pm The Legend of Zorro 10:00pm The Dark Knight 12:35am Xxx: Return of Xander Cage

7:00am Top Ten Show, the 2018 Which movies are doing the best business at home and across the pond? Clips from the UK and US Top Ten show you the best of what's on offer on the big screen. 7:15am The Boss Baby 8:55am Kong: Skull Island 11:00am Logan 1:20pm Blind 3:15pm The Boss Baby 5:00pm The Book of Henry 6:50pm Kong: Skull Island 9:00pm Logan 11:20pm Blind 1:15am The Zookeeper's Wife 3:25am Wolves at the Door 4:45am Table 19

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Special Three Amigos! Liar Liar Calendar Girls How to be a Latin Lover The Nutty Professor Nutty Professor II: The Klumps Big Meet the Parents The Nutty Professor Nutty Professor II: The Klumps

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SKY Sports News SKY Sports News Total Goals Total Goals Cricket Day three of the first Test between South Africa and India at Newlands in Cape Town. Football Barcelona host Levante at the Nou Camp in La Liga. My Icon Live NFL: Wild Card Round Game Live NFL: Wild Card Round Game SKY Sports News SKY Sports News SKY Sports News SKY Sports News

9:00am Football's Greatest 9:30am Football's Greatest Teams 10:00am Scottish Cup Greatest Games 10:15am Scottish Cup Greatest Games 10:30am Sunday Supplement 12:00pm Football 2:00pm La Liga Greatest Games 2:15pm La Liga Icons 2:45pm La Liga Icons 3:00pm EFL Rivalries 3:30pm EFL Rivalries 4:00pm La Liga Greatest Games 4:10pm Football 6:15pm La Liga Greatest Games 6:25pm Football 8:30pm La Liga Greatest Games 8:40pm Football 10:45pm La Liga Highlights: Barcelona 11:00pm EFL Rivalries 11:30pm EFL Rivalries 12:00am La Liga Highlights: Barcelona

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV News ITV News London Judge Rinder Dickinson's Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV News Emmerdale Coronation Street Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury Coronation Street Next of Kin ITV News ITV News London Piers Morgan's Life Stories Killer Women with Piers Morgan Jackpot247

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Flog it! Trade Secrets The Farmers' Country Showdown Antiques Road Trip Antiques Roadshow Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Coast Brazil with Michael Palin Himalaya with Michael Palin The Great British Winter Planet Earth II Flog It! Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Match of the Day Kate Humble: Off the Beaten Track Only Connect University Challenge Surgeons Insert Name Here Newsnight Robot Wars Special Natural World

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Classic Coronation Street Classic Coronation Street Heartbeat The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Love Your Garden The Darling Buds of May The Royal Heartbeat Classic Coronation Street Classic Coronation Street On the Buses Rising Damp George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Lewis Foyle's War Inspector Morse ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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Four in a Bed Countdown 3rd Rock from the Sun 3rd Rock from the Sun Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Channel 4 News Darts Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News How to Lose Weight Well The Undateables First Dates Hotel Derry Girls Hunted

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The Chase Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Ironside Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals Ironside Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Parking Wars River Monsters Wanted FYI Daily Wanted The Book of Eli FYI Daily The Book of Eli The Protectors ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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Peppa Pig Peppa Pig Floogals Digby Dragon Rusty Rivets Shimmer and Shine Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Mofy The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime The Hotel Inspector Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Killer Mom 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Car Crash TV Police Interceptors Celebrity Big Brother Not So Sweet Sixteen Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

10:25am Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 1:00pm Doctor Strange 3:00pm Superman 2 5:10pm Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows 7:10pm X-Men Origins: Wolverine 9:00pm Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 11:35pm Doctor Strange

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The Benchwarmers Love of My Life Non-Transferable Bridget Jones's Baby Shallow Hal Bridesmaids Love Actually Shallow Hal Bridget Jones's Baby Bridesmaids BrÃ¼no Borat

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Hollyoaks Hollyoaks Couples Come Dine with Me Charmed Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Coach Trip Life of Pi Gogglebox The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

7:00am The Ottoman Lieutenant 9:00am Rules Don't Apply 11:10am Lowriders 1:00pm Logan 3:20pm The Book of Henry 5:15pm The Boss Baby 7:00pm Blind 9:00pm Logan 11:20pm Lowriders 1:05am Kong: Skull Island 3:10am Wolves at the Door 4:30am President Under Siege The Belgian prime minister is kidnapped and told that he must assassinate the US president if he ever wants to see his family again. Foreign language with subtitles.

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7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 7:30am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:30am Cricket Day four of the first Test between South Africa and India at Newlands in Cape Town. 4:45pm Best of Sky Cricket A look at some of the best moments from the world of cricket. 5:00pm SKY Sports News 6:00pm SKY Sports News 7:00pm SKY Sports News 8:00pm To be Announced 8:30pm La Liga Greatest Games 8:40pm La Liga Greatest Games 8:55pm Football A match from Spain's La Liga. 11:00pm Cricket

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Football Football Football Scottish Cup Greatest Games La Liga Greatest Games La Liga Greatest Games La Liga Highlights: Real Madrid La Liga Highlights: Barcelona Football Countdowns 20 Years of El Clasico La Liga Icons Soccer A.M. La Liga Greatest Games La Liga Greatest Games Football La Liga Highlights: Real Madrid La Liga Highlights: Barcelona Soccer A.M. La Liga Icons La Liga Icons

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Big thanks to Good Samaritans SIR, I would like to say a big THANK YOU to a very kindly couple who came to our help at Velez-Malaga Supermarket on Saturday December 23. My wife and I were on our way to Mijas Costa for Christmas when we decided to stop at this supermarket for some shopping. My wife managed to turn over her mobile scooter and was badly injured. This very nice couple came to our rescue and were a big help, and with their help and the help of the security forces there we managed to get her to hospital. Unfortunately with all that was going on we did not get the names of this couple, so I am hoping that they read your wonderful paper as we very much appreciated their help. Mr and Mrs Frost, location undisclosed

Gender issue LEAPY LEE’S latest comment brings me to write to a newspaper for the first time in my life. He says of Joshua Sutcliffe that he is

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Hunters not a wildlife threat YOUR recent feature clearly heads with ‘The two sides of the Spanish hunting story.’ I have hunted in many countries in the course of my career as a field exploration geologist, often being required to feed many workers, necessitating the taking of several large antelope a week while in Central and East Africa. Modern day ethical hunting is a field sport meriting praise. Those participating become truly conversant with ecology and all of nature. They know that in order to have game to hunt, the most important aspect is that natural habitat must be preserved and all wildlife respected. That way there is sustainable use of land and habitat so that there will

SUSTAINABLE AND ETHICAL?: Hunting is a controversial subject. be game to hunt in future years. Greens and animal rightists are vociferous against hunting, yet they contribute little in terms of actual payment towards habitat preservation. The more habitat lost to agriculture and housing development the less wildlife there will be. Only when game becomes a contributor

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to economics is its existence guaranteed. In Africa, indeed in most countries nowadays where there are wildlife reservations, most game reserves receive more funding from highly controlled ‘unpopular’ hunting, often as controlled culling, than from other visitors and tourists’ fees. Hector Kleinot, Estepona

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Toll road charges go up in Andalucia I avoid them now and will definitely avoid in the future. Counter productive. If they lowered the toll then more people would use them. Stella Scott Can’t ever recall paying a toll and have no intention of ever doing so. I will stop driving this November on my 80th, so can’t see that that is going to be difficult. Ted Milsom What idiots are responsible for making these stupid decisions? Andy Funnell

Comments from EWN online ing??? My god! Three-year-old toddler playing with a friend’s dogs??? You just don’t allow it!! It’s common sense! Hope the poor child is ok. Julie Jones Peel

Boy, aged three, savRoad traffic deaths aged in dog attack up in Spain So sorry for the boy, bless him but it is the parents that are to blame when it comes to being in a situation with dogs and even more so with other people’s . It is NOT the dogs that are at fault and society keeps discriminating between what is a good breed and bad breed dog! There i s n o s u c h t h i n g , j u s t b a d o w n e r s t h a t t a ke these animals on with zero knowledge on animals. People have so much to answer for. Deb Morgan What where the parents and dog owners think-

Too many pedestrians wander across the roads wherever they fancy, no zebra, no traffic lights. They also expect drivers to stop, and give them a dirty look if they don’t. So many step on to zebra crossings without looking first, and assume cars will stop. People seem to go about in a trance these days and it makes driving quite worrisome. Jenny Dodd So so many drive too close, and seem to lack the ability of complete over all awareness, cou-

pled with the lack of forward planning and use of indicators. David Starkey Let me tell you why, Every day I’m out in my van I see, bus drivers, van drivers, HGV drivers, coach drivers, Kids on motos, even people sitting up my a**e doing 120 on the mot o r wa y, a l l o n t h e i r m o b i l e p h o n e s a n d t h e police do nothing about it. Start banning these people instead of giving them stupid fines. Matt Coy

Legendary Costa del Sol entertainer dies Shocked to hear this... was honoured to have him perform one of his last shows before he retired.He was a pleasure to work with.. a true genuine gentleman. RIP BUNNY X Andrea Gallacher So sad, was only talking to him the other week and wished him a Happy Christmas!! Many a good night I had in his bar over the years!! May he Rest In Peace x Berni Hickey What a shame. He was a Genuine Legend. R. I. P. Tomas Kirken

an unfortunate and caring teacher who faces suspension because he said “well done girls” to a group which included a transgender boy. In fact, he persistently and deliberately misgendered the child and the parents only became involved as a result of his persecution. Leapy then goes on to say: “Chromosomes identify a person’s gender at birth OK? Problem solved.” Well, problem not solved for the millions of transgendered people in the world for whom life is made so miserable that 42 per cent of them commit suicide! Transgender people have always existed. This is not a new thing. Excellent treatments are now available, but transitioning is still a long, hard road. All the rest of us need to do is be kind and understanding and accept diversity. Problem solved! Angela, Mijas Costa, Malaga Dear Angela, I HAVE nothing whatsoever against transgender or any other sexual preference of our fellow human beings. You have totally missed the point of my article. I was simply pointing out the absurdity and confusion which resulted in this unfortunate teacher in danger of losing his job for addressing a group of girls as ‘girls.’ What was he supposed to say? “Well done girls and er.....?” That attitude to my mind reeks of discrimination. Those who are indecisive should be given every sympathy and encouragement to follow whatever course their hearts and minds tell them, but for sheer convenience and uncomplicated order those born with male genitalia should to my mind be referred to as boys and those with the female equivalent girls. Hope this clears up any misunderstanding and thanking you for your interest. I leave you with the kindest of regards. Lee (Leapy) Graham

What a waste THERE is supposed to be a national water shortage, especially in Murcia and Almeria provinces. This morning, in Mojacar, I saw guys from Ferrovial (paid by our rates) watering the cycle track and the cactuses on the beach!!!! Roger Page, Mojacar

Sunny smiles HAVING spent part of New Year’s Day in glorious sunshine on the beach I can only say that while climate change is of course a terrible thing, sometimes I don’t mind it at all! Margaret Freeman, Alhaurin de la Torre

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YOUR STARS FOR NEXT 7 DAYS AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Eager Mars meets affluent Jupiter and enriches your financial forecast. It might show a foretaste of money to come, or on-stream benefits. If you intend to make alterations to your personal and home interests, you'll undoubtedly cope with both offbeat and upbeat activities.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20)

‘ YOU TWO DELIVER THE GIFTS - I’M OFF TO SEE HARRY AND MEGHAN! ’

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Trivia from around the world *** There is a giant Coca Cola logo in Chile that can be seen from space. It was made using 70,000 glass bottles and constructed to celebrate the soft drink brand’s 100th anniversary.

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Beauty is when you can appreciate yourself. When you love yourself, that’s when you’re most beautiful.” Zoe Kravitz, Actress

ARIES (March 21 - April 20)

Famous quote

*** There are secret poems written on sidewalks in Boston, United States, that can only be seen when it rains or when liquid is poured on the lettering.

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Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas Edison, Inventor

FIZZ FACT: The giant Coca Cola logo. *** New Zealand was the first country in the world to allow women to vote in 1893, 25 years before the UK and 38 years before Spain.

*** In Tokyo, Japan, you can see the head of Godzilla on top of the Toho Building in the Shinjuku neighbourhood. The head towers over the city at 40-feet tall, with glowing red eyes and claws, and roars every few minutes.

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Women’s wit

*** The world’s longest fence is 5,614 km long and can be found in Australia. It was originally built to keep wild dogs away from fertile land.

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DID YOU KNOW? THE sunrise in parts of China can be as late as 10am because the country operates on a single clock despite spanning five geographical time zones.

World of English

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Polyptoton - repetition of word in same sentence with multiple inflectional endings “The signora at every grimace and at every bow smiled a little smile and bowed a little bow…”

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EURO MILLIONS

One thing is certain, when you come through this week's restless planetary antics, you won't be totally the same Piscean who walked in. Whether you're figuring out numbers, analysing your dreams, or getting into a playfully social mood, there'll be much to enjoy and put to the test.

Education, media, creative and social connections are given star merit. The solar eclipse in your own sign bursts with vitality and success, more so for an array of bold moves, replacements and makeovers covering your personal affairs.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Stand by for a week of whoosh and whirl. More importantly, try to avoid getting tongue-tied or dogmatic on Tuesday and Friday. Promising potentials appear, especially if you spruce up your competitive streak.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Throughout this fortunate week, whatever else you decide, refuse to discard your hopes and wishes. As a Gemini, you like to have two strings to your bow of life, which gives you an alternative option, especially if the going gets tough.

LOTTERY

CANCER (June 22 - July 23)

Saturday December 30

Tuesday December 26

Friday December 29

BONUS BALL

LUCKY STARS

Sunday December 31

10 12

43 55

Saturday December 30

17 42

Thursday December 28

EL MILLON: VLD65841

A vivid star pattern portends a frantic personal and social diary. Ensure that any tight planning is carefully handled, especially if you hope to fit in everything you would like to say. Don't allow Monday or Wednesday's tensions to spoil opportunities for settling something important.

REINTEGRO

JOKER: 347 442

REINTEGRO

JOKER: 2 084 066

LEO (July 24 - August 23)

REINTEGRO

Pave the way for any ambitious schemes you may have, rather than actually starting them. With

your ruler the Sun eclipsing your kindred fire sign, determined Aries, you are now more likely to get the support and affection you need from the powers that be or someone who thinks the world of you.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Even if the opposite to what you want happens, it could prove useful. One clue to this week's planetary crossword puzzle is ‘What word could also mean success?’ Check it out, and make it work for you. Never forget that important ideas and developments can stem from seemingly trivial discussions.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) The solar eclipse in your opposite sign of Aries intensifies your willpower. Before you say 'go', find out where you stand. It might pay you to leave things be for a little longer to see if anything begins to change. Some of the consequences of your actions will become obvious as your charming ruler Venus begins to have an effect.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) The planets mobilise your streak of Scorpio daring, but don't stretch your limits. Your most effective weapon against personal and work-related pitfalls is your ability to be objective. Your desire to make specific situations and conversations work needs to be combined with your faith that they will work. Even if a different approach is required, try it and see.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) The main gist of the solar eclipse in fiery Aries and the link between plucky Mars and your ruler friendly Jupiter will stir surprises. Whether you create the right atmosphere all round depends on how you interpret other people's views. Stick to crisp, simple but sensitively tuned answers, then no one can accuse you of not trying.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Hard-working, enterprising and self-sacrificing are just some of the words that describe your zodiac sign. It will be these qualities that count. Friday will boost your powers of persuasion, but you won't have too much to complain about if you follow this lucky trend into next week's encouraging tide.

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Across 1 It’s dead easy when commander-in-chief gets to hospital (5) 3 Use Band-Aids without a split (7) 7 Retsina cocktail is not so nice (7) 9 Flies the deer back north in (5) 10 Order some sudden action (5) 11 He's after lampblack to feel better (6) 13 Notice cut in playground equipment (6) 15 English flower festival (6) 18 Prisoners of a cleric and leading light (6) 20 Once a sort of river craft (5) 22 As a refugee you are forbidden to enter the city area (5) 23 Liberal in vicious scrap (7) 24 The varied uses of a classical hero (7) 25 Inspect German car factory's centre (5)

8 A quiet street to cut off (5) 12 Minimal French cheese celebration? (8) 14 Musical direction by an Italian poet (7) 16 Tango danced in Friendly Islands (5)

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17 Against poetry on the radio (6) 19 Mabel arranged a leisurely walk (5) 20 A girl from the Channel Islands taking everything back (5) 21 Only fair (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 1 represents S and 25 represents C, so fill in S every time the figure 1 appears and C every time the figure 25 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

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Cryptic

Down 1 Reduce cones, end problem (8) 2 Lift one in many (5) 3 Engineers in some French ship providing force (6) 4 Leo, perhaps, or a foreign lady (7) 5 Part of Ottawa’s harbour is flooded (5) 6 Be in a hurry to use a punctuation mark (4)

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Across 1 Brings in from abroad (7) 7 Having full belief (9) 8 Relating to the mouth (4) 9 Can do (4) 11 Light silvery-grey metal (9) 12 Communication (7)

Down 2 Being on a very small scale (9) 3 Leave out (4) 4 Quivering (9) 5 Entertainer who performs spectacular gymnastic feats (7) 6 Small, narrow rivers (7) 10 Triumphs (4)

English - Spanish

Across 1 Raw (uncooked) (5) 4 Spoon (7) 8 Biscuit (7) 9 Nidos (5) 10 Gust of wind (5) 11 Dummy (for baby) (7) 12 Día libre (3,3) 14 Ruidos (6) 17 Path (7) 19 To put (5) 21 Hedgehog (5)

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

22 Oraciones (7) 23 Uña de pie (7) 24 Temprano (5) Down 1 Puro (5) 2 Desafortunado (7) 3 Sheep (5) 4 Puddle (6) 5 Kangaroo (7) 6 Nave (de iglesia) (5) 7 Respuestas (a

preguntas, en examen, test) (7) 12 Postre (7) 13 Mop (for floor) (7) 15 To smile (7) 16 Evangelio (6) 18 Playing card (5) 19 Paz (tranquilidad, no guerra) (5) 20 Oxidado (5)

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

BARBER BEATEN BEHOLD BONNET DREAMT EMBARK (10) EYELET FOURTH INFECT LAMBDA PONCHO SELVES SHELVE SWEATY TELLER VERBAL VOTARY WORKUP WORSEN

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Knives 2 Aching 3 Awaken 4 Shanty 5 Nation 6 Facial 7 Govern 8 Twinge 9 Result 10 Viewer 11 Paunch 12 Cheery 13 Guffaw 14 Bushel 15 Earthy 16 Facade 17 Choice 18 Curfew 19 Rotund

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

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How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case H) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

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.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

TARGET: • Average: 18 • Good: 26

• Very good: 37 • Excellent: 47

TARGET:

SCORING:

• Average: 17 • Good: 23 • Very good: 34 • Excellent: 44

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION sorer sorel songs droll drone dorks doric donee rodeo redone reeds order oreos lords kerned kernel kerns kefir krone kroner erode eerie nerds needs jerks jello cered cello ironed irons ferns freer fired firer groks green greens grief snore snored snorer sneer snell scene

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION file filo fire fled flew floe flow foil fold folk ford fore fork fowl frow kerf lief life rife wife wolf field filed filer fiord fired flier fried kefir lifer rifle florid flowed flower foiled folder forked fowled fowler refold rifled wolfed lifework FIELDWORK

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

QUICK Across:

1 Hopes, 4 Son, 6 Let, 7 Piano, 8 Apt, 9 Year, 11 Yell, 14 Ant, 15 Robin, 17 Era, 18 Ear, 19 Bonus.

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1 Happy, 2 Pea, 3 Slow, 4 Stare, 5 Net, 10 After, 12 Lends, 13 Grab, 14 Ate, 16 Ban.

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Across:

1 Ladders, 5 Slice, 8 Abode, 9 Actress, 10 Acetate, 11 Scale, 12 Easier, 14 Septic, 18 Loads, 20 Repaper, 22 Contact, 23 Evade, 24 Merit, 25 Restore.

1 Saleros, 5 Menos, 8 Torre, 9 Anciano, 10 Iron, 11 Cojinete, 13 Grillo, 15 Waiter, 18 Cucumber, 19 Plug, 22 Alumnos, 23 Nogal, 24 Ovens, 25 Suegras.

Down:

1 Leakage, 2 Drone, 3 Elevate, 4 Scales, 5 Sates, 6 Inexact, 7 Ensue, 13 Spanner, 15 Express, 16 Cortege, 17 Crater, 18 Locum, 19 Scant, 21 Plato.

1 Sitting, 2 Largo, 3 Reed, 4 Season, 5 Mochilas, 6 Nearest, 7 Smoke, 12 Alemanes, 14 Include, 16 Regalos, 17 Feasts, 18 Clavo, 20 Lugar, 21 Knee.

App of the week Rolly Vortex In this game, players must roll quickly, be alert and manage their way through obstacles to score the highest result possible.

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BIRTHDAYS

TWELVE YEARS after they took part in their first bank heist, Carl Fisher celebrates his 40th birthday, but just hours later his body is discovered in his hot tub with a single gunshot to his head in what is believed to be an execution style killing. Talented detective, Grace Dalton, is called to find the killer but struggles to mentor her new partner, rogue DS Ryan Nash. With the suspect list evergrowing and prime suspect murdered, Dalton soon finds herself plunged into a maze which leads her to the highly controversial and dangerous Ringfield Estate. Ruled by a vicious gang who call themselves ‘The Ringfield Crew,’ Dalton must face media scrutiny and public criticism in order to pursue her line of enquiry. With her career in jeopardy, and leads turning into dead ends, she juggles increasing pressure from her superiors with her own personal demons, but will her intuition guide her to the killer?

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• Labrinth, Music known for his disturbing, Producer, January 4, 29 horror-inspired fashion sense. Hip-hop producer Labrinth • Eddie Redmayne, Actor, shot to fame after co-writing January 6, 36 The British actor won an and producing Tinie Tempah’s hit single Pass Academy Award for his Nicolas Cage. Out in 2010 and has gone on portrayal of Stephen Hawking to have hits including Earthquake, in the 2014 film The Theory of Everything Beneath Your Beautiful and Jealous. and has also starred in crtically acclaimed films My Week with Marilyn, Les • Marilyn Manson, Rock Singer, January 5, 49 Miserables and Harry Potter spin-off Born Brian Hugh Warner, the shock Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. rocker first made it big with his cover of • Nicolas Cage, Actor, January 7, 54 Cage is known for starring in a number of Sweet Dreams are Made of These, and is

Hollywood movies and won the academy Award for Best actor in 1995 for his role in Leaving Las Vegas, going on to also star in Gone in 60 seconds, National Treasure and Kick-Ass. • Stephen Hawking, Physicist, January 8, 76 Legendary physicist who became renowned for creating a cosmology that relied on the unification of the theory of reality and quantum mechanics. His book, A Brief History of Time stayed on the Sunday Times’ list of best-sellers for a record 237 weeks.

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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1066 - Harold II crowned King of England Following the death of Edward the Confessor, Harold Godwineson, head of the most powerful noble family in England, is crowned King Harold II. 1768 - First modern circus staged Englishman Philip Astley stages the first modern circus in London, including acts such as trick riders, acrobats, clowns and trained animals. 1789 - First US presidential election America’s first presidential election is held with voters casting ballots to choose state electors. Only white men who owned property were allowed to vote. 1838 - Morse demonstrates the telegraph Samuel Morse’s telegraph system is demonstrated for the first time at the Speedwell Iron Works in Morristown, New Jersey. 1933 - Golden Gate Bridge is born Construction begins on the Golden Gate Bridge as workers begin excavating 3.25 million cubic feet of dirt for huge anchorages. 1972 - Fire breaks out on Queen Elizabeth The ship, Seawise University, formerly known as the RMS Queen Elizabeth, sinks in Hong Kong Harbour despite a huge firefighting effort over two days. 1996 - GM announce electric car At the 1996 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, General Motors announces it will build an electric car, dubbed the EV1. 1999 - The Euro debuts For the first time since Charlemagne’s reign in the ninth century, Europe is united by a common currency when the euro debuts as a financial unit. Eleven EU nations launch the currency.

This week in history

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A SMALL group of neighbourhood children are terrorised by a demonic clown, Pennywise. Pennywise, who lives in the underground sewer system, is able to see the fears of the children and turns their ultimate nightmares into a reality. In order to fight the clown the group band together to figure out just who Pennywise is, why he has invaded their small town and where he will strike next. When one of the group’s families is torn apart by the clown, they must fight back and battle their deepest fears.

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Outsider coming along nicely Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

THE Partido Popular has a problem on two fronts. One, as the governing party in Spain it has lost credibility in Cataluña where it nominally governs after suspending the region’s autonomous status. Following the regional elections it now has only four MPs in the regional parliament, on level pegging with the anti-system CUP party. The second problem that the PP must contend with is the Ciudadanos party, the most-voted in the Catalan elections. Ines Arrimadas, Cs leader in Cataluña, didn’t put a foot wrong there, compared with the clumsy

footwork executed by the PP’s Xavier Garcia Albiol. But the problem posed by Cs is not confined to Cataluña. Rajoy and his closest advisers see the party snapping at the party’s vulnerable flanks nationwide and stealing votes in the same way that Podemos has poached PSOE supporters. And unfortunately for Rajoy, there is not even a whiff of corruption attached to Cs, unlike the PP which despite all its efforts cannot exorcise the

MOST VOTES: Ines Arrimadas. Cuidadanos Photo credit

spectre of corruption that still haunts the party.

Agreeing to agree WHEN Francisco Franco died in 1975, wounds from the Civil War still afflicted and influenced Spaniards who had fought or lived through the 1936-1939 conflict, regardless of which side they or their families fought on. Lingering or inherited rancour did not prevent the apparently impossible from happening and despite hiccups the Atocha massacre of left-wing lawyers, the attempted military coup of February 1981 - the Spanish took the road to democracy. They reached their destination because Adolfo Suarez’s government obtained consensus from communists and the right wing alike. It was feasible because everyone at the time wanted consensus without believing this demonstrated weakness. The pro-independence parties and the national government headed by Mariano Rajoy hope for consensus in Cataluña, but neither will cede a

centimetre for fear of appearing to waver. And unfortunately for Spain and Cataluña they are the weaker for it.

Move along, please MADRID mayor Manuela Carmena had already earned the enmity of thousands of citizens with driving restrictions in the centre of the city. As Christmas approached, the former Supreme Court judge and a lawyer who by chance escaped the Atocha massacre in 1977, went one step too far. Calle Preciados and Calle Carmen were made one-way for pedestrians with others due to follow.

Footnote TO put the lid on it, Barça beat Real Madrid on their home ground in the Bernabeu stadium 0-3 two days after the elections. And Rajoy a Madrid fan, too.

Anyone who has ever tried to shop in Madrid over the holiday season would agree with the wisdom of this move. Apart from anything else it has prevented head-on collisions between people absorbed in their mobiles.

Play the game FIFA recently warned the government not to meddle in the election process of a new president for Spain’s Football Federation (RFEF). This is temporarily headed by Juan Luis Larrea after former president Angel Maria Villar, now bailed, had to step down following corruption charges. Failure to comply could bar Spain’s national side from all international competitions including the next World Cup in Russia FIFA warned. As though Spain didn’t have enough to cope with over Cataluña, it’s facing a crisis with far-reaching effects on the nation’s happiness and well-being. Tinker with laws if you have to Sr Rajoy. But leave the footie alone. columnists@euroweeklynews.com

Travel THE Southern Costa Blanca is home to a host of wonderful commercial centres that are always teeming with life but if there is one place that stands out a mile, it has to be Cabo Roig. Just a short walk away from the perennially popular La Zenia, the Cabo Roig strip really is the place to be. Chinese, Mexican, Indian and Thai cuisine can all be enjoyed via the fantastic selection of restaurants available. Of course there is always good British pub grub on offer too, even including chip shops. If you don’t fancy a bite to eat then there is a host of bars that specialise in drinks and provide generous allocations of happy hours. One of the best things about the Cabo Roig strip is that it stays open all year round. Some of the establishments close for the winter but most stay open meaning you can still enjoy a lively night out even in the middle of winter. There are entertainers gigging throughout the year so whether it be comedians, karaoke hosts, drag artists or tribute acts you enjoy most, there really is something for everyone. A short walk from the strip are the jaw-dropping views of the promenade where you can walk

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right around the coast to La Zenia or Campoamor whilst stopping to enjoy a drink or two at the numerous chiringuitos that are situated along the beaches on the way. Houses are very affordable with some beachside properties going for under €100,000 and you can get even better value for your money if you choose a place on the opposite side of the N332. If there is one event in Orihuela

CABO ROIG: Get yourself over there and experience it yourself.

Costa to rival the Christmas day celebrations on La Zenia beach, it is the St Patrick’s Day parade in Cabo Roig. Ranked as one of the top 10 places in the whole world to cele-

brate St Patrick’s Day by National Geographic, the atmosphere in Cabo Roig is something that needs to be experienced to be believed. Every year, thousands of people

line the Cabo Roig Strip to cheer and join in with the annual celebrations for Ireland’s patron saint. The Strip turns green for the day as it is filled with parade floats, cars adorned with Irish flags and regalia, dancers, musicians, marching bands, and even a few leprechauns. There is also face-painting, traditional Irish dancing, street magicians, bouncy castles and flamenco dancers, adding a touch of ‘El Toro’ to Paddy’s big day. Following the parade there is a classic car and motorbike exhibition and drive-by which provides a great opportunity to snap a few photographs of some well-preserved relics. The day is then rounded off with an eyecatching fireworks display. Cabo Roig is a fantastically multicultural area with British, Irish, Spanish, Russians, Moroccans, Germans, French and Chinese all living in harmony with one another. Throughout the year there is a constant happy vibe running through the place and with so many great features, it is not hard to see why. So be sure not to miss out, get yourself over there and come and experience the excitement for yourself.

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Brain food IT has often been said oily fish is good for us. But scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have found

eating fish just once a week can have a dramatic effect on IQ and sleep quality of children. In a study of more than 500

children aged nine to 11 in China, the study showed children who ate oily fish weekly scored an average of 4.8 IQ points higher than children who rarely ate the food. Children who ‘sometimes’ did still scored 3.3 points higher than those who ‘never’ did. Professor Adrian Raine, the study’s lead author, explained fish was also shown to have a positive impact on sleep and behaviour, saying, “lack of sleep is associated with antisocial behaviour and poor cognition is associated with antisocial behaviour. We have found that omega-3 supplements reduce antisocial behaviour, so it’s not too surprising that fish is behind this.” He added, “doing that could be a lot easier than nudging children about going to bed,” concluding, “'if the fish improves sleep, great. If it also improves cognitive performance - like we’ve seen here even better. It’s a double hit.”

HEALTH & BEAUTY FOR those of us not blessed with the metabolism of Kate Moss, the effort to lose the pounds accrued over Christmas can seem like a Herculean task. But if you are embarking on a fitness regime this January, there may be a way to boost the effectiveness of your workout without breaking any more sweat. According to one personal trainer, working out in the cold really does help you burn more fat by taking advantage of your body’s natural shivers. Max Zeumer from the 13th Street New York Health and Racquet Club has told one publication his tips for burning off calories using the winter’s naturally cooler temperatures without having to put any extra effort in. He explained: “Your body will work really hard to stay warm and burn a ton of calories to do it, but that really only starts when you’re shivering.” The trainer said the good news is the workout does not have to be too strenuous, explaining: “If you want to burn a couple of extra calories, just walk outside. It sounds funny, but it will add up.” There are added health bene-

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Burn fat with a winter workout fits too, “indoors, you’re not exposed to sunlight, which means you’re not getting enough vitamin D. When you’re not getting enough vitamin D, your simple carb cravings are increased,” explains Zeumer. He concludes, “outside, you get vitamin D, which you really need since you have a deficit in the winter. It will reduce those sweet cravings, plus improve your serotonin, which both makes you happier and will boost your immunity.” OUTDOOR EXERCISE: Recommended in winter.

Scarlet fever on the rise IT might sound like a disease from a bygone era, but cases of scarlet fever increased by 55 per cent in the UK last week. In total, 544 people were struck down with the illness in just one week, bringing the year’s figure to 17,350 cases, the highest it has been since 1967. The infection - which mainly affects children under 10 - can cause a fever, rash and sore throat, with severe cases sometimes leading to pneumonia. Although the illness is more commonplace in winter and spring months, experts are also blaming de-

clining living standards for the rise in cases. In the late 19th century and early 20th century the infection was widespread, mainly due to poor hygiene, and was deadly for large numbers of children. The illness is on the rise again though, with cases rising dramatically since 2014, although experts are unable to explain why. Since July this year 5,743 cases have been reported, a sharp rise from the 4,292 in the same period in 2016. Symptoms of the illness include a blotchy rash which is pink or red in colour and often located on the chest or abdomen, followed by a sore throat, fever and headache within a week. Those infected should seek medical treatment which may include antibiotics and rest.

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Most popular basketball team coming to Malaga MICHAEL’S LEGACY: Has been performed before thousands of fans.

ONE troupe but two quite different evenings WORLD FAMOUS: One Globetrotter having fun on the court. FOUNDED in 1926 in Chicago, the Harlem Globetrotters, the most famous basketball entertainers in the world visit Malaga on Wednesday May 16. This performance is part of a tour of Spain which will take them across the country with just one exhibition match in the Costa del Sol where they will as always amuse and excite the audience with their tricks and spectacular shots. Now a mixed team made up of men and women, all of whom have been exceptional college stars, they promise to provide a world of family entertainment full of magic, amazing dribbles spectacular shots,

plus a guaranteed comedy routine as well as unparalleled fan interaction. After the game, the Globetrotters stars will stay to sign autographs and take photos with all the fans, but those who want to feel part of the team should perhaps consider acquiring tickets for the Globetrotters Experience This does cost €120 per person but it allows guests to sit next to the bench, greet the players, play with them, take photos and obtain their autographs. In addition, prior to the show, you can spend 30 minutes chatting with all of the stars, learn some of their tricks and even

play with them before taking the best seats in the house. This event takes place at 7pm in the Martín Carpena Palace in Calle Miguel Mérida Nicolich 2 with seats costing from €18 to €50 depending upon the preferred position in the hall. Although the Globetrotters are without doubt the stars, their opponents who are often made to look foolish are no slouches themselves and would grace many a competitive professional team. To make your booking visit https://proactiv.es/evento/harlem-globe trotters-malaga-2018.

THE Felipe VI Auditorium in Estepona is growing in stature as it presents more and different shows and in January will welcome a troupe with a difference. At noon on Sunday January 21 a fantastic team of singers and dancers will perform a 60minute show aimed at children entitled The World of Fantasy which sees a young girl named Alice gain access to her imaginary world where she can see her favourite characters come to life and perform some of the greatest songs and dances from cartoons and films. Tickets for this warm and happy show cost €11 per person.

Then on the same evening and with exactly the same cast comes Michael’s Legacy endorsed by the Spanish Michael Jackson Fan Club as they bring an exciting tribute to the King of Pop to Estepona. Suitable for all ages, this all singing, all dancing show with nine dancers, a number of backing singers and a Michael look and sound alike recreate his tours via a number of his most popular routines. This is a performance that has been seen by hundreds of thousands of people across Spain and the quality of those taking part is exceptional. Tickets for this great evening which starts at 8pm cost €20 per person.

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The New Year offers great food and entertainment in Mijas SINCE opening their first Da Bruno restaurant on the Costa del Sol in 1994, owners Bruno and Giuseppina Filippone have been committed to the service they offer. Now, the group is known for the quality of its food and the welcoming atmosphere of each of its restaurants. Situated in the Centro Idea on the Fuengirola to Mijas road, Da Bruno Mijas is a fantastic example of a family eatery offering exceptional Italian food of all types with regular special seasonal menus. Every Thursday from 8.30pm, the restaurant offers live music with the Pin Up Girls singing all of the classics next Thursday followed on subsequent Thursdays by Ollie Hughes as Robbie Williams and then a fabulous Tina Turner tribute to ensure that everyone is up on the dance floor after a delicious meal, turning a quiet evening out into a real event. Prior to that however the restaurant will celebrate a magical Three Kings Saturday where one of the best presents will be lunch or dinner at Da Bruno Mijas.

WARM WELCOME: Awaits diners at Da Bruno Mijas. The restaurant is open from noon to midnight, seven days a week but also goes that extra step to offer a take away option or free delivery between Fuengirola and Mijas Pueblo provided the order costs €15 or more. Delivery is available from Monday to Saturday 12.30am to 4.30pm and then 7.30pm to

11.30pm. If you visit the Da Bruno Mijas w e b s i t e w w w. d a b r u n o m i jas.es you will be able to see the wide range

of take-away food available which includes rice, pizza, pasta, fish, meat and even drinks as well as the full and extensive dining menu for those who wish to visit the restaurant. There are regular special offers and there is also the Da Bruno VIP card which not only gives you the chance to accumulate points at the Da Bruno restaurants, but also offers you great discounts from a range of associated companies. Membership is free and all you need to do is complete a simple form next time you visit Da Bruno Mijas. Bookings aren’t always necessary but to ensure that you won’t have to wait for a table call 952 460 724 or 673 016 181, email mijascosta@ dabruno.com or reserve through their website, www.dabruno mijas.es/reservar.

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Audition Notices for Salon Varietes powers. The leading lady of the show. A great singing voice is essential, plus a good sense of comedy Historian (20s to 50s), a tweedy academic Sir Herbert (20s to 30s), a frilly Prince who loves to sing and pines for his true love Not Dead Fred (20s to 30s), good singer and mover There are many other characters to be cast including the Knight of Ni, Tim the Enchanter, the French Taunter, the Black Knight and the Mayor of Finland. The performance dates of Spamalot are March 16 to 25.

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Director Peter Mitchell Choreographer Peter Height Music Director Sylvia Griffiths Lord of the Flies A play based

on the classic book by William Golding. The audition for this play will take place at the theatre on the following Saturday January 13 commencing at 11am. At the dawn of the next world war, a plane crashes on an uncharted island, stranding a group of British schoolboys. At first, with no adult supervision, their freedom is something to celebrate. This far from civilization they can do anything they want. Anything. But as order collapses, as strange howls echo in the night, as terror begins its reign, the hope of adventure seems as far removed from reality as the hope of being rescued. Director Oliver Leiva is seeking strong and energetic male actors between the ages of 13 and 30 with good physical ability and acting skills to play the roles listed below. Audition pieces are available upon request. Roles to be cast are Ralph, Eric, Piggy, Henry, Jack, Maurice, Simon, Bill, Roger Perceval, Sam, Robert and Naval Officer. The performance dates of Lord of the Flies are April 6 to 10. Please contact Oliver on 610 307 423 with any enquiries concerning Photo Credit: su-lin flickr this audition.

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THERE are two major shows at the Salon Varietes in Fuengirola which are being cast through open auditions very shortly. Monty Python’s Spamalot This audition will be held at the theatre between 12 noon and 2.30pm on Saturday and Sunday. The main characters who need to be recruited are: King Arthur (aged from late 30s-60s), the king of England who sets out on a quest to find the Holy Grail - needs to be able to express great humour as well as being a good singer Sir Robin (30s-40s), ironically called ‘Sir Robin the Brave’ but could not be more scared. A good singer and mover Sir Lancelot (30s-50s), fearless to a fault, but through a twist of fate discovers his softer side Patsy (30s to 50s), King Arthur ’s horse and servant. A good, funny physical mover and singer Sir Galahad begins the performance as Dennis, a low class ‘mud gatherer,’ becomes knighted and transforms into the dashing Sir Galahad Sir Bedevere (20 to 30s), A Knight of the Round Table and an inept scholar The Lady of the Lake (20s to 30s), a DIVA, strong, beautiful, possesses mystical

A happy wine WHILE Lambrusco is not among LAMBRUSCO: An alternative to Spanish wine. Italy’s best wines it is one of the Grasparossa di Castelvetro: From the leaders in export sales and can be smallest producing region, typically dry, found in wine shops and supermarkets full bodied, tannic with a deep purplishthroughout Spain. red colour. Lambrusco is the name of an Italian red Mantovano: The only Lambrusco from grape and the wine from Emilia Romagna Lombardy, either dry or semi-dry. and Lombardy has a history Reggiano: The most exported dating to Etruscan’s times. and made from up to four types of Most Lambrusco is made Lambrusco grapes: Maestri, from more than one variety Marani, Montericco, and and often blended to a maxiSalamino with up to 15 per cent mum 15 per cent with other Ancellotta. grapes, including Ancellotta, by Lorenzo Salamino di Santa Croce: ConMarzemino, Malbo Gentile Barbareschi sists of at least 90 per cent of and Cabernet Sauvignon. Salamino grapes; frizzante, light in colour Mostly frizzante (slightly sparkling), and body and semi-sweet or dry. Lambrusco can be secco (dry), amabile Di Sorbara: Regarded as the highest (semi-sweet) and dolce (sweet). quality; fragrant, with high acidity and It is typically made using the Charmat berry flavours with deep ruby colour. process with a second fermentation conGenerally inexpensive with little comducted in a pressurised tank. While the plexity and easy to drink, unfortunately the grape is not particularly sweet, most comquality of exported Lambrusco rarely mercial Lambrusco is sweetened with the equals that found in its native region. addition of grape must. Salute and happy tasting. Lambrusco denominations are:

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TRADITIONAL: The Roscon de Reyes.

The Three Kings visit Banus THE Three Kings are arriving early at El Corte Inglés in Puerto Banus on the Terrace at 5pm today (Thursday). This will be an afternoon treat for adults and children alike who can enjoy a traditional bite of Roscon de Reyes, face painting and balloon sculpture. The afternoon is in association with the Marbella Fire Brigade and one of their

favourite charities Debra Butterfly Children with some of the proceeds going to the charity. Following this, the fun will continue at La Sala Banus where adults are invited to enjoy a two-course meal with a glass of house wine for €23 per person and each single youngster under the age of 10 accompanying an adult will eat free of charge between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.

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Historic site SUBJECT to approval by the Junta de Andalucia, the Fuengirola Council intends to open a special archaeological centre in Sohail Castle. The intention is to bring discovered and recovered local artefacts to the town’s most popular and visited historical site and to start to build up an even greater interest from local residents and visitors about the area. Also, the council intends to undertake greater research into the Castle itself and has appointed a company, Nerea Arqueología Subacuática to undertake discrete excavations.

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Mersey Beatle Mania hits Malaga THE Mersey Beatles are in the middle of a string of Spanish dates which brings them to Malaga on February 13 prior to jetting off to the USA. Three of the four are childhood friends who grew up in Liverpool where they had a record collection in common, with the Beatles vinyl always sitting on the very top of the pile and they still are to this day. Having spent 10 years performing together in the resurrected Cavern Club in Liverpool, the musicians (who are joined on stage by a fifth member who plays organ) have honed their skills so that they don’t act on stage, they literally perform and their banter is natural, not rehearsed. Steven Howard (Paul), Mark Bloor (John), Brian Ambrose (Ringo) and new member Craig McGown (George) cover the entire gamut of the Beatles catalogue with no less than four changes of clothes as they recreate the growth and development of the Fab Four. Tickets for their single performance at the Teatro Cervantes cost from €25 to €56 with the show starting at 8pm. Whether you like the cherubic ‘mop tops’ or the more

HEALTHY CUISINE: Vegetables can be used to produce so many exciting dishes.

Want to become a vegetarian? AS more people become interested in the concept of vegetarianism, so the council in San Pedro Alcantara is offering potential converts a workshop in this healthy cuisine. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, January 24, from 5.30pm to 8.30pm at the Rosa Verde Cultural Center and costs €25. The demonstration is organised by Pepekitchen and those attending will learn more about vegetarian and vegan cooking

BEATLES TRIBUTE: Sergeant Pepper. psychedelic band that created Sergeant Pepper then this could be the concert for you to see especially as the band is approved by Julia Baird, the younger half-sister of John Lennon.

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with some original dishes being prepared to show how versatile this type of cuisine can be. The presentation will demonstrate the making of delicious vegetable cream followed by a very appetizing vegetable salad and finally a pumpkin risotto worthy of a Michelin star, according to the organisers. The price includes tuition, ingredients and tasting and registration can be made at www.lat ermicamálaga.com or call 952 069 100/952 069 189.

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footballspain.com for details. The Good Vibrations Singing Sessions runs Tuesday nights at 7.30pm at Huber Plataforme De Arte, Calle San Antonio, Estepona. €100 prepaid concession, €15 casually. ‘Find Your Voice Vocal Studio’ on Facebook for details.

Thursday Jan 4 Age Concern meet every Thursday from 11.00-13.00 at the Pensionista building in Los Boliches. They are located above the indoor market and just around the corner from Los Boliches station. They offer advice, support, help and friendship. They look forward to seeing you. Lifeline 652 537 615. Language exchange workshop: free, every week from 9.30-11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in Las Lagunas. For more information contact 952 890 010 or frd@mijas.es. Los Jueves al Casco: Every week from 8am-12 noon enjoy special discounts, live music, free tastings and more in Marbella Old Town. Rio Verde Villa Romana Ruins: free guided tour from11am to 1pm. Calle del Mar, Marbella. Rotary Club: meets every week at 2pm during lunch at Cortijo de Ramiro, Calle 11, Urb Guadalmina Baja, San Pedro de Alcantara. Please contact lizzie@marriagewed dingservices.com to book a place. San Pedro street market: Every week from 9am-2pm, Calle Jorge Guillen. American Club of Estepona (ACE [all nationalities welcome]): Open MonSat, 1-4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.aces tepona.org. Walking Football: every week from 10.30am at the Estadio Santa Maria in Elviria. Walking Football is for men and women over 50 to play football without running or tackling and is a great way to meet new friends. Visit www.walkingfootballspain.com for details.

Friday Jan 5 Age Concern meet every Friday from 11.30-13.00 at Bar Conrisa in the centre of La Cala de Mijas. They are located behind Supersol and there is plenty of free parking. They offer advice, support, help and friendship. Pop in and meet

Visit the replica galleon ‘Andalucia,’ Malaga Port, until Sunday January 7 THE stunning replica Spanish galleon ‘Andalucia’ remains docked at Malaga port. And this weekend represents the last chance for budding seafarers to visit the floating tribute to the legendary Spanish fleet that discovered the Caribbean and Americas. old friends and make new ones. Full social calendar throughout the year. Just follow the sound of laughter. They look forward to seeing you. Lifeline 652 537 615. Age Care Association: Weekly coffee morning from 11am to 12.30pm at the Hogar del Jubilado in Los Boliches, Fuengirola. For more information contact 635 407 255. Christian Basilica of San Pedro de Alcantara: From 11am1pm, free guided tour of one of the oldest Christian churches on the Iberian Peninsula. Calle Vega del Mar, San Pedro de Alcantara. Royal British Legion: Benejarafe branch meets every Friday from 12.30-2.30pm at Restaurante Puerta Niza, Carretera Nacional 340A Km 263.7 offering emotional and financial help to those who have served in the Armed Forces. American Club of Estepona (ACE [all nationalities welcome]): Open Mon-Sat, 14pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona. org. University of the Third Age Costa del Sol: play Mah Jong every week from 10am-1pm at the PYR Hotel in Fuengirola. For more information contact +34 633 552 238 or visit www.u3afuengirolacostadel sol.com .

Saturday Jan 6 Flamenco show: free every Wednesday and Saturday from 12-1pm in Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo. Organic market: Every week

The 55-metre ship will be moored at Pier One until this Sunday before it continues on its global voyage, having already covered more than 50,000 nautical miles since being built in 2009. It has most recently been to North America from 10am-1pm at Guadalhorce - Las Chapas. Puerto Banus street market: Every week from 9am-2pm near the bull ring in Nueva Andalucia. Triple A: Every week volunteer dog walkers required between 10am and 3pm at Calle Carril de la Mina 33 in Marbella. For more information contact 952 771 586. American Club of Estepona (ACE [all nationalities welcome]): Open Mon-Sat, 1-4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.aces tepona.org.

Sunday Jan 7 Benahavis second-hand market: Every week from 9am to 2pm, located 1km before the village on the right hand side of the road. University of the Third Age: Every week coffee morning from 11.30am to 1pm at the Primavera Bar, Paseo Maritimo, Los Boliches. For more information contact : 679 516 654 or visit www.u3afuengiro lacostadelsol.com. Sunday market La Trocha Coin. Every week. Over 200 stalls. All welcome. For more info call 618 826 852.

Monday Jan 8 Royal Air Forces Association introduces a Coffee Morning social: every first Monday of the month. 12pm Restaurante Venta los Morenos, Alhaurin el Grande. Royal Air Forces Association also pleased to invite you to afternoon social third Monday of

HISTORICAL TRIBUTE: The ship sails the globe. where it docked in more than 70 cities including New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Toronto and Quebec. the month at 2pm. Bar El Jardin, Avenida Bonanza, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena. Everyone welcome - members or otherwise. Quiz with prize and raffle with all proceeds going to the association to help with welfare work. Age Care Association: Weekly coffee morning from 11am to 12.30pm at La Iglesia Bar in Benalmadena. For more information contact 635 407 255. RAF Association Costa del Sol: social meeting, first Monday of the month, at 12pm in Restaurante Los Morenos, Alhaurin el Grande. For more information contact secretary@rafa costadelsol.co.uk. American Club of Estepona (ACE [all nationalities welcome]): Open Mon-Sat, 1-4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.aces tepona.org. Walking Football: every week from 7.30pm at the El Retamar pitch by the Butterfly Park in Benalmadena. Walking Football is for men and women over 50 to play football without running or tackling and is a great way to meet new friends. Visit www.walkingfoot ballspain.com for details. ‘Are you affected by someone’s drinking?’ Al-anon Family Groups hold a meeting at 8.30pm in the Divina Pastora church rooms (Calle Juan Breva 2), Marbella. Confidential helpline: 602 553 470.

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Earlier in 2017 it was seen in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and the British Virgin Islands, while it has since made several stops in Spain. 11am to 1pm at the International Baptist Church in Calahonda. Drop in for chat and to share experiences. For more information contact 635 407 255. Arroyo Social and Welfare Club meets every Tuesday at Agata Apartments, Arroyo de la Miel 11.30am for 12 noon start. There is a raffle, quiz, and a game such as Play Your Cards Right, plus extras! For more information call Anthia on 634 157 042. Costa Women Business Group: meets every second Tuesday at 9.30am until 11.30am for business networking in La Cala. For more information contact Ali 677 251 058. Fuengirola Ukulele Singalong Group: meets every Tuesday 8pm at Cabaret Club in Fuengirola (next to Bioparc Zoo). Language exchange workshop: free, every week from 9.30-11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in Mijas village. For more information contact 952 890 010 or frd@mijas.es. The Good Companions Club meets every Tuesday in Manila Bar, Paseo Maritimo, Los Boliches 12-1.30 pm. For more information contact Tony White on 952 494 730. American Club of Estepona (ACE [all nationalities welcome]): Open Mon-Sat, 1-4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.aces tepona.org. Walking Football: every week from 8pm on the 5-aside pitches at the Estadio de San Pedro in San Pedro de Alcantara. Visit www.walking

Wednesday Jan 10 The Royal British Legion: Torremolinos Branch meets every Wednesday in the Vanilla Bar in Plaza la Nogalera, Torremolinos (opp the railway station) from 12.30pm. Age Care Association: Weekly coffee morning from 11am to 12.30pm at the Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola. For more information contact 635 407 255. Flamenco show: free every Wednesday and Saturday from 12-1pm in Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo. Language exchange workshop: free, every week from 9.30-11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in La Cala. For more information contact 952 890 010 or frd@mijas.es. Malaga Picasso Museum: guided tours in English every Wednesday at 11.30am. Entry €8, children under 18 go free. Parent and baby coffee mornings: every week from 11am-1pm at Mundo Mania, Cancelada. Entry €5 and includes coffee and two hours of play in the baby and toddler play frame. TIMS (The International Music Society) Choir: rehearsals every week from 7-9.30pm in St Andrews Church, Los Boliches. A very friendly group of different nationalities. For more information contact 654 891 790. American Club of Estepona (ACE [all nationalities welcome]): Open Mon-Sat, 1-4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.aces tepona.org. Sing Sing Sing! runs Wednesday mornings at 11.30am at Huber Plataforme De Arte, Calle San Antonio, Estepona. €80 prepaid concession, €12 casually. ‘Find Your Voice Vocal Studio’ on Facebook for details.

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The easy way to grow your own fresh and tasty potatoes even in a small space GRAEME TYRRELL IF you have even had the privilege of eating home grown potatoes from an organic garden you will probably always be disappointed with commercially grown potatoes. The difference in taste is dramatic as the additional micronutrients give a flavour and vigour to the potatoes that is hard to find from most potatoes in the market place. The problem with growing your own potatoes though is the hard work to harvest them from the soil and the damage that can occur when digging with ordinary home garden tools.

There is an easy way however to make the growing and harvesting much more enjoyable and productive without the hard work. Some potatoes can even be grown in containers on your balcony or terrace with good results from following a few simple steps. If you have a vegetable garden this procedure has been well proven to work in northern Europe with less weeding and the ability to selectively harvest the best potatoes and let the rest continue to grow and mature. The procedure is quite simple and just requires straw and a nutrient rich compost with plenty of manure included to provide ample nitrogen and other essential growth elements.

SEED POTATOES: Ready to plant. In the garden you need to have a way of containing the potato bed. You can dig a trench in the soil, just get some hay bales to act as a wall to surround the area you

want to grow the potatoes in or use blocks, bricks or wood planks to make raised bed on the soil surface to the size you want. Add the straw and compost

in layers or mixed together to fill the trench, raised bed or container about 15cm deep. Place seed potatoes at about 30cm apart in all directions in the garden for the largest potatoes, but they can be 20cm apart in containers for smaller but a more plentiful harvest. Next, cover the seed potatoes with layers of straw and compost another 15cm deep. The straw/compost mixture will settle and the growing potatoes will need to be covered, so more mixture will need to be added. It is important to keep covering the emerging potato plants around the base of the plant to ensure that the expanding potatoes growing from the roots are not ex-

posed to the light as they will turn green and will not be suitable for eating. This method requires regular watering but as the mixture holds the water so well it requires less watering than soil based culture. Weeds are much less of a problem and are much easier to remove from the mixture. Harvest is easy as you can just lift the straw to check the progress of the potatoes and remove the potatoes that you consider ready and leave the rest to keep growing until needed. Just make sure you press back the mixture to exclude the light from the roots and remaining potatoes. It’s a great way to enjoy delicious potatoes without the hard work.

Furniture fashions A WEBSITE has revealed t h e U K ’s t o p f u r n i t u r e trends of 2017. And as trends tend to come to Spain a few months later, it’s a safe bet to say some of these pieces will be featuring heavily in shops in the year ahead. So if you want to stay on-trend in your interior design why not take a look at the list below? According to website Homewings, one of last y e a r ’s m a j o r c r a z e s w a s velvet sofas, particularly in midnight blue. These comfy pieces are hardwearing and hide stains better than other colours so this look could be around for a while. The velvet trend also extends to pouffes and ottomans. Perhaps a cheaper and simpler way to include this trend into your existing space, this fashion works particularly

well if you choose a piece in a complementary colour to your existing furniture to make it really stand out. Benefiting from the trend for mixed-material furniture - and particularly the use of copper - marble-topped tables were the w e b s i t e ’s b i g g e s t s e l l e r l a s t y e a r. T h i s s i m p l e look manages to combine luxury with the rising industrial chic look gaining popularity. Dark wood - which has been unpopular for years in the UK - is making a comeback, particularly in the form of furniture inspired by the 1950s, 1960s or 1970s. So if you have any hand-me-down or inherited pieces from the 20th century now would be a great time to display them. F i n a l l y, t h e w i n t e r months in Spain are the perfect time to warm up an interior with a rug and

geometric patterns are currently making a splash. Berber types in neutral colours are currently in fashion and are easy to fit into most existing spaces.

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Live a healthy happy life Every month I write about how the Astrology, Numerology, and Tarot for the month ahead affects you. Below is your forecast for January 2018: Sally Trotman www.sallytrotman.com Sally Trotman is a qualified Counsellor who works with Astrology, Numerology and the Tarot. Each month she will deliver the forecast as an intuitive tool to aid increased self awareness.

ASTROLOGY: MAKE A PLAN Sun in Capricorn : Until January 21, the sun is ruled by the earthy sign of Capricorn. The influence of this sign will enable you to make a practical plan for the year ahead. This no nonsense sign is helping you to overcome procrastination and to think big. Create goals which excite you and motivate you to get up in the morning! Where would you like to be by the end of the year? Get in tune with the moon: This month on the January 2 and 31, the moon is full. The first full moon is ruled by the sensitive sign of Cancer, bringing the focus to your home and asking you to look at how you nurture yourself. The second full moon of the month is ruled by the fiery sign of Leo,

MAKE A PLAN: Create goals which excite you and motivate you to get up in the morning. helping you to become a self confident and generous leader, in all areas of your life. This blue moon month is a powerful way to start the year, so make the most of this positive energy by finding a balance between meeting your own needs and helping others. Listen to your intu-

ition, and each day act on what you know to be right for you. NUMEROLOGY: FOCUS ON WHAT YOU WANT Number 1: In numerology, numbers are seen as symbols that carry energy. The number one indicates a time building new foundations,

initiating projects and using your creativity. Is there anything new you wish to begin this year? Or is there perhaps a hobby or talent you would like to develop? January is the perfect time to start something new, so consider your natural gifts in order to develop a new skill this year, which you are passion-

ate about. The Magician: make it happen! In the Tarot deck The Magician is the first card in the Major Arcana deck. Depicted as a man with many tools at his disposal, this card reminds you that you have all the necessary skills to create the life you desire and deserve. Become clear about what you want and set an intention for the month ahead. Take action everyday towards fulfilling your goal. Consider where you might be creating blocks to success through self doubt or fear, and repeat a positive affirmation to help you with this. Living a healthy and happy life is your birthright, so take steps today towards this in whatever way you feel inspired. YOUR 2018 FORECAST Sally Trotman is an Astrologer, Numerologist, Reiki Master and Counsellor. To book in for a one hour Astrology, Numerology and Tarot Forecast via Skype, Facetime or email visit her website www.sallytrotman.com or email at sally.trotman@btinternet.com.

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Natural waterfalls take your breath away WITH temperatures still soaring along the costas, why not head inland slightly to the cooling waters of the Fuentes del Algar. Situated in Callosa d’en Sarria, just 15km from Benidorm, the waterfalls are a picturesque nature reserve offering crystal clear waters and cooling waterfalls a world away from the bars and beaches, but just a short drive away from the coast. Upon entering the waterfalls you can weave your way against the current along the waters and little streams, cooling off in the natural pools as you go. The sun shines through the welcoming shade of the trees, speckling the rocks and waters like shiny crystals glistening from the water’s edge. Such is their beauty it is no surprise that they caught the attention of TV producers and it was here that the famous Timotei shampoo advert was filmed with many trying to recreate those moments in the Cascada Principal, which is the first main waterfall you arrive at. Keep pushing up along the wooden pathways to the Estret de Sacos and the waters seeping through the mountains are perfect for a cooling dip; and they are cooling, if not positively freezing, so be prepared for the Algar waterfalls to take your breath away in more ways than one. Whilst a protected nature reserve, the waterfalls are manned by lifeguards watching from the diving points and there are toilets and a restaurant within the

waterfalls. Entry is €5 for adults in the high season and €4 in the low season. Taking your own picnic inside is prohibited with checks being carried out at the gates. However, just outside the waterfalls there is a picnic and park area, ideal to spend another few lazy hours. From the numerous parking areas on the way to the waterfalls just outside of the village of Callosa d’en Sarria there are a number of restaurants offering snacks and menu del dias, many with their own pools also which are free to those eating. Just a few minutes away there is the popular Dino Park introducing visitors to the mysterious world of dinosaurs with moving and static models in life-size form set amongst natural surroundings. Dino Park is suitable for youngsters of all ages and has a 3D cinema, playgrounds, parking and Dino shop. Dino Park is open from 10am-8pm during August and until 6pm in September and October with tickets costing €15 for adults and €10 for children aged from four to 12. Whilst the waterfalls seem like a blissful hidden retreat, sadly they are no longer a secret delight for a few in the know, and can be busy in summer months but they make a lovely day out for those on the Costa Blanca. Also remember to take swim shoes with you as the pebbles and rocks under foot can be extremely slippery. For information visit www.lesfontsdelalgar.es.

NATURAL AREAS: The Algar Waterfalls literally take your breath away

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GRADUALLY introduce changes in your dog’s routine as soon as you know baby is on the way - if he does not connect them with the baby’s arrival he has less reason to be jealous. - Your dog should not be the centre of attention at all times, and should not sit on your lap (if at all) only when invited by you. - Get him used to being away from you sometimes in another

Make it a mini one! THERE’S a new farmyard pet trend ready to descend on households in 2018. Chickens and micro-pigs are old news; get ready to welcome micro cows. While miniature cows are yet to be found in most pet shops, there are now specialised breeders in the US giving people the chance to have their own tiny farmyard in the back garden. Although the average cow can grow to be more than six feet tall, micro cows grow to be the same size of the average pet dog and weigh less than a quarter of the average bull. They are also cheaper to keep than most cows as they don’t require expensive handling equipment. Lovable Little Ones, a cattle breeder in Colorado, US, claims micro cows are “ex-

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room, or indoor kennel (‘crate’), and ban him from the nursery. - Take a refresher course at a training school, and think about practice walks with the pram - it can be trickier than it sounds! - Check with your vet about canine hygiene and worming. When your baby is born your dog may be left for hours while you are in hospital, or upset by the excitement if you are at home. Arrange for someone he knows to look after/walk him. It is an old wive’s tale (letting your dog drink breast milk or play with dirty nappies) this will not help your dog and baby to become friends, but sending home a blanket that the baby has slept on may help your dog to get used to her scent. When you come home let someone else hold your baby while you greet your dog; introduce them later when he is calm. Do not try to keep your dog and baby completely apart, you won’t be able to keep it up!

Teach them both to interact calmly and gently, no licking by the dog or grabbing by the child. Never ever leave dogs alone with babies or young children; shut your dog out of the room or pop the baby in a secure play-pen. This applies every time you use the bathroom, answer the door/phone or get a meal. It is not a matter of ‘trust.’ Toddlers can accidentally injure or alarm dogs (eg by falling on them) and startled dogs may react impulsively, lashing out or biting. The most tolerant dog needs peace and quiet sometimes; allow him a place (eg his bed) he can escape to without being followed. Allow the child to go there at other times to prevent it becoming an exclusive area which he feels entitled to defend. When your baby starts to crawl and walk teach your dog to step back out of her way in doorways and on stairs.

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PRICE SLASHED CITROEN Berlingo Combi XTR. Plus 1.6 HDI.190 2012 New ITV (MOT) and service roof rack, privy glass, cruise control, climate control and lots more a very scarce MPV. WAS 10’995 NOW 8’995€. 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 or billbradycars.com AUTOMATIC DAEWOO Tacuma 2.0 Ltr. Inj. 2003/4 Two private owners, service history, 120’000 klm (75’000 Mls). Just serviced and new ITV (MOT) Climate control, full electric pack, CD, alloy wheels, it’s a great work horse MPV for only 2’500€. 952 838 842, 608 950 221, billbrady cars.com (259863) AUTOMATIC 4X4 NISSAN JUKE DIG-T 190 CV 2015 (Special order) 36’000 klm (22’000 mls) bought and serviced by Nissan. Cost 28’000€, new to many extras to list see web page massive saving only 16’995€. 952 838 842, 608 950 221 or billbradycars.com (259863)

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FOR SALE NEARLY NEW KIA C-eed 2015/16 1.4 from private owner 10’000 Klm (6’000 Mls) Bought from Kia Malaga with full warranty, bluetooth, cruise control, fold in mirrors and lots more, save a fortune at only 10’995€ 952 838 842, 608 950 221, billbradycars. com (259863) AUTOMATIC / DIESEL ESTATE MERCEDES C-220 two private owners and always well serviced, low kilometres, parking sensors, alloy wheels, metallic silver, a must see for only 8’500€. 952 838 842, 608 950 221, billbradycars.com 4X4 (DIESEL1.9) SUZUKI GRAND VITARA SWB. 3 Door 2012 Mdl. 62’000 Klm (39’000 Mis) from private owner bought from Suzuki Malaga, parking sensors, used only as town Jeep Look at this low price 10’500€ 952 838 842, 608 950 221, billbrady cars.com (259863) CONVERTIBLE AUDI A-3 2011 1.6 TDI. One private owner only 36’000 Klm (22’000 Mls) service history, new ITV. (MOT) immaculate condition polar white, black soft top 5 speed, wind breaker, alloy wheels and lots more and its only 13’995€. 952 838 842 or 608 950 221, billbrady cars.com (259863)

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AUTOMATIC CONVERTIBLE PEUGEOT 207 CC. 2011 from private owner, only 28’000 Klm. (17’000 Mls.) Looks and drives like new, has to be seen. 9’500€ 952 838 842 or 608 950 221, billbrady cars.com (259863) AUTOMATIC Jaguar X type 2003 only 110’000 Klm (69’000 Mls). New ITV (MOT) + service, Metallic gold cream velour always garaged and looked after a lot of car for only 3’995€. 952 838 842, 608 950 221, billbradycars.com AUTOMATIC PEUGEOT 207 1.6 Ins. 2007 With X-Pack one private owner 88’000 Klm (55’000 Mls). Full service history sunroof, parking sensors, full electric pack, alloy wheels, cruise control, climate control, its only 5’500€ 952 838 842, 608 950 221 billbradycars. com 2005 MINI 1.6 COOPER in red with white roof and black leather only 120,000 km, in excellent condition throughout with full service history and air-conditioning. €4,995. Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) RENAULT Master Van, 2.4D, 2006, 170,000km, Spanish plates, MWB, SHR, VGC, 5250€. Tlf 603 464 582 CITROEN XSARA Picasso, 1.6 Hdi, diesel, excellent condition, 100,000km. Right hand drive on Spanish plates, air con, alloy sets, new ITV, great car. €3,450. Tel: 695 559 939

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2007 MERCEDES CLS 320 Diesel, right hand drive on Spanish plates, black with cream leather, excellent condition, new ITV €9,995 Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) 2007 MAZDA 6, 2l DIESEL, 7 seater, 6 speed, in excellent condition throughout, new ITV, air-conditioning. €5,995. Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) 2004 RENAULT KANGO MULTISPACE 1.5 DCI, new ITV and tyres twin side doors, in excellent condition throughout, air con €2,495. Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) 2005 HYUNDAI 100 MULTISPACE 6 seater diesel 2.5 only 120 KLM, new Itv, 2 new tyres and recent clutch, in good all round condition €4,995. Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) 2005 NISSAN PRIMERA new model, 2.2 diesel 6 speed, in excellent condition throughout alloy air con, Sat Nav Spanish car €2,995. Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) LEXUS RX450H Luxury. 2012. 4 x 4 HYBRID. Pearl white metallic with grey leather trim. All extras including sunroof, Sat Nav & much more. Perfect condition, one owner and only 49,000 km. Full history. LHD Spanish plates. Bereavement forces sale of much loved car. €32,900 Ian Giles Tel: 620 180 682.

BMW 320iD Touring M-Sport. 2005. 6-speed manual. Grey with light grey leather trim. Every extra possible including M-Sport package. Sat Nav. Sunroof. Xenons. 18” Alloys, CD, Cruise. MFSW, Auto lights & wipers etc etc. Spanish plates, LHD. 225,000 Km (Only 135,000 miles) nothing for a modern diesel! First class condition. €6,900. Ian Giles Tel: 620 180 682. 2004 ENGLISH RIGHTHAND DRIVE FORD TRANSIT SWB 1 owner from new, in excellent condition throughout. Tax & MOT till July 2019, new tyres and recent full service. €1,795. Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) 2004 CITROEN C5 2.0 DIESEL automatic new ITV in very good condition throughout, lots of extras including alloys climate control €2,995. Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) 2003 RANGE ROVER rouge Diesel in silver with cream new tyres and gear box just done. Spanish car in a very good condition only €7,995. Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) ONLY 23,000 kilometers FORD KA 2013 1.2, bright red jazzy red grey interior, itv till 2019, cd. airconditioning, low kilometers and low price 5,995 euros see photo .www.robert soncars-spain.com Samantha 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (258629)

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CLASSIFIEDS

MINI COOPER 2005 sky blue, white roof, mirrors and stripes, one owner from new a timeless beauty, bargain at 5,500 euros see photo www.robertsoncars-spain.com Samantha 952 832 173 / 608 658 785

MECHANICS

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all my past, present and future clients and GOOD HEALTH for 2018 from SAMANTHA ROBERTSON thank you for your continued support over the years. www.robertson cars-spain.com Samantha 952 832 173 / 608 658 785

MOTORBIKE FOR SALE

FORD FOCUS Estate, 2015, UK Reg, LHD, Titanium model, many options self-parking etc. Diesel, 6 Speed, 30,000kms, extra clean. €9,995 – 722 737 565

REPAIRS

MERCEDES 230SLK Cabrio. Automatic, 2001. RHD, UK Reg, MOT June 18. All usual refinements, lovely condition. Brand new Headlamps ready for conversion. €1,595 ono – 633 202 870 (259066)

MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (252663)

HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHXL STREET GLIDE – 2008, UK Reg, ONLY 24,000 miles, Black, many extras fitted, immaculate condition. €11,950 680 480 162 (259067)

ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job too Small. 952 667 074 (257857)

WANTED

INSURANCE WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726)

CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (253107)

CLASSIFIEDS CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/ UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (253107) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921. (253107) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH/WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837. (253107) WANTED all cars, vans and anything interesting also classic cars, bikes, etc, with or without paperwork considered, same day decision, cash waiting, 653 777 073. (252347) WANTED, wanted, wanted!! All cars, all years, all models…from exotic to classic. Spanish, English, Dutch plated. Call us on 951 977 329. (257684) WANTED Aston Martin DB5 DB6 or earlier model DBS, 1969 untill 1972 or body part – engines. Call Rene 0031 62222 4422 (247133)

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MUSIC

PEST CONTROL

PETS

KARAOKE “Everything you need” for Bars, Hotels or Home. Songs in ALL languages. Software, hardware & latest song updates. Karaoke on your laptop or ipad. 664 540 154 (252605) LIVE MUSIC with DAVID CHRISTIAN-CLARK from solo Spanish Guitar to Dance band, performing for exclusive private events from Gibraltar to Nerja. Call 00 350 540 367 29 or e-mail davechristianclar k@gmail.com for details. Over 30 years’ professional experience. (258932)

YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully vaccinated and neutered. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity. Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death. Can be seen without obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (246764)

NAUTICAL

COURSES INTERNATIONAL SKIPPER LICENCE: Courses held in English and starts soon. RYA VHF and Radar Courses. 636 444 929 (257523)

COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (247175)

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CHARITIES ACE CHARITY “El Refugio” in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-chari ty.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public week-ends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 in fo@sepeonline.net www.sepe online.net (93321)

AT SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317) ARCH- Andalusian Rescue Centre for Horses welcomes visitors and volunteers to our stables every day from 911am. Come along and help out, or sponsor or adopt one of our horses, donkeys or ponies. We always need help with fund raising to look after the abandoned and abused animals. Our aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home. We are a small friendly team why not join us. Find us in Alhaurin el Grande, behind the Venta Miralmonte on the road from Alhaurin to Coin, (404), Urb. Viña Borrego, follow the yellow signs. Charity registered with the Junta de Andalusia No 8448. www. horserescuespain.org or in fo@horserescuespain.org or archrescue@yahoo.co.uk Tel 656 935 613 or 659 408 664 Our Charity shop is located in Calle Melendez Pelayo, just off Calle Gerald Brenan, Alhaurin el Grande. Tel:Liz 600 651 007. We always need volunteers and stock for the shop. We can also arrange collection. (93322)

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CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY, superb licensed facilities, viewing welcome. Tel: 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-and-dogworld.com (246764) PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcares pain.com. Find us on Facebook at Petcare Spain. (248877) LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. lagunaken nels@hotmail.com Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983. (257625)

PET TRANSPORT

ACCOMPANY your pets to their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchauffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@petchauffeur.eu (256652) PET TRANSPORTATION by road. Fully DEFRA/OCA/ TRACES compliant. Complete service by professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat-and-dog-world.com

KENNELS PLUMBING

EURODOG Boarding Kennels & Cattery. Under new ownership by animal loving family. Large kennels and exercise yards, fully licensed and sanitary approved. Safe, secure and caring environment. Inspections welcome anyt ime. 5 minutes from Fuengirola 679 786 669 / 952 464 947 / www.eurodog.es (242538)

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PLUMBING PLUMBER for all your plumbing. Water heaters, bathrooms, tiling. Benalmadena based, travel no problem. Construction work. Glen 669 073 773 (257506) PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drain spain.com (256694) RELIABLE, QUALIFIED PLUMBER. Call Mark 679 704 737. (260031)

PRINTERS BUSINESS cards, flyers, posters, magazines, design, canvas, exhibition equipment, signage, vehicle branding Eyeprint: 951 310 395 www.eyeprint.es (248903) CREATIVE MARBELLA Your friendly local printers. Luxury Printing, Copying, Binding, Branded Merchandise and Clothing, Menus, Bespoke Gifts, Wedding Accessories. Located in Poligono Industrial Nueva Campana 27 - 952 810 831 www.creativemarbella.es or follow us on Facebook (260570)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PRO VENT. Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Windows, Glass Curtains creatively designed and expertly fitted. Visit our showroom in La Cala or call 639 727 188 for a free quotation. From inspiration to installation www.joebayley.com (256692)

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DRAWINGS FOR YOUR RENOVATIONS - Drawings and plans completed to obtain exact builders quotes and building licence - 666 998 599 (260033) MALAGA EXPAT CONSULTING - Paperwork Assistance, (NIE, Residencia, Driving Licence Renewal, Car Transfer, Doctor Registrations, Translation etc), Relocation Advice. English, German, Russian. Competitive rates. Call Irina Saltmarsh 687 733 743 www.malagaexpat.com (260044)

PROPERTY FOR SALE WWW.INMOANDALUZ.CO M is always looking for realistically priced inland properties to sell to our interested buyers. Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (251085) WWW.INMOANDALUZ.CO M. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (251085) ATTRACTIVE Ground Floor Apartment in the sought after urbanisation of PUEBLO DON ALBERTO. Close to Pool. Just minutes to the beach & all amenities. 2 Bed, 2 Bath, Air-Conditioning. Fully Furnished to a High standard. Maintained & established community. Well located for transport links to Malaga. Contact good son.builders@icloud.com or +44 7850 746 171

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CAMPO MIJAS House – 5 Bed, 4 Bath, Separate studio. Land 1,343m2/House 365m2. Pool, Gym, Sea views. Excellent location, in cul-de-sac. Reduced to €690,000 – 600 063 918. (259060)

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STARLIGHT PROPERTY. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. 689 819 592 www.starlight-spain.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MAR MANAGEMENT Join our Property Management Services. Holiday Rentals. Commitment and References. www.marmanagement.es 622 580 866 (260943)

PROPERTY TO LET LONG TERM RENTALS. Super prices, no commission. Apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas, shops, offices, bars, restaurants. Coast & inland. Tlf 679 111 522 ESTEPONA House Share 100€ per week including bills. Double room to rent, fully furnished. Newly refurbished apartment in the centre. Tel: 662 078 729 (257546)

PROPERTY WANTED

SELLING UP?? Why not give us a call and let us give you an honest and realistic valuation of your property. List with us and let us take the stress out of selling your home. No sale no fee!! English agent on the ball with clients waiting. Please call 685 524 921.

PSYCHIC TAROT READING African Spiritualist. Experience Voodoo. Black and White Magic. LOVE ISSUES? Bring Back Your Love? Business and Economy Problems? Family Matters? Sales? Sport? Protect From Evil? Feel Like You Cannot Go On? etc. Mr Ibrahim has a rapid solution within 3 to 7 days – Tel. 626 502 803

REMOVALS & STORAGE

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL 15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 19th January. Space available each way. Tel. 639 928 090 EUROPE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (256702) USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (256702) STORAGE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (256702) www.moveit-storeit.com Tel david 696 810 618 (252306) PROFESSIONAL LOCAL REMOVALS AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 1/2 DAY FROM €90. FULL DAY FROM €175. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FORTNIGHTLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE TO UK AND EUROPE (INCL SCOTLAND). WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 / EMAIL garymoveit@ya hoo.co.uk (253088)

REMOVALS & STORAGE

CLASSIFIEDS MOVING BACK TO UK? Removal vehicle departing weekly throughout the year. Excellent, professional service & great rates. Ring (0034) 665 089 244 or (0044) 01922 682 667 & see www.elite-euro pean.com (93139) MOVING MATTERS SL – removals and storage. Local or to and from the UK/Ireland/ Portugal and across Europe. Over 16 years experience. For free quotation Tel 951 311 118. www.movingmatters.eu LOCAL & International Removals Regular Schedules 952 816 582 move@freinternation al.com (253105) moveit-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (259517) MOVE IT MASTERS UK-SPAINUK. Over 30 years experience. Guaranteed lowest prices. Pets from FREE. Tel or Whatsapp: 660 030 107 (258751) HIGH TOP VAN going from Spain to UK and return. Reliable Service. Call Graham 620 353 594 for details. E-Mail vg casacolor@gmail.com UK REMOVAL Company has one empty removal van Returning to UK mid to late January Any enquiries contact Andy +44 7930 174 673 (260569)

CLASSIFIEDS MAN AND VAN MAN & VAN, 100% reliable, small removals/clearances. Ikea collection & assembly. 20€ per hour. Tel: 622 793 989 BIG VAN (removals) always on time. 100% reliable. 25€ PH – 633 277 270 (260539) 2 MEN, Van €30 p hour. Also House Clearances. 651 081 610 (257683)

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STORAGE Marbella Dry Secure 952 816 582 move@frein ternational.com (253105) STORAGE lowest price guaranteed. Packaging materials Self-Storage Marbella 952 811 311 (242608) moveit-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (259517)

SERVICES

CARPENTRY CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens. Bathrooms renovated etc. 30 years experience. Very reliable. 677 087 575 (233419)

ROLLER SHUTTERS

DRAINAGE

STORAGE

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

REMOVAL BOXES Large, med, wardrobe, bubble wrap, tape, collect or delivered. Local and international removals also undertaken. 952 239 110 632 702 306 (244093)

ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (251408)

moveit-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (248401) MAN and van / house clearances & removals 20€ per hour. Ikea runs available. 609 321 958

SITUATIONS VACANT

CLEARFLOW – Unblocking, CCTV inspection, repair and installation. Tel: 630 300 600 / 952 88 5661. Facebook: DesatorosCle arflow (260057)

FURNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 499 944

SIGNS & DESIGNS EYEPRINT – 951 310 395 (248903) SHOP signs, vehicle signs, banners, window signs, 603 464 582, www.signdsign1.com (249672)

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NEW JOB? JobFinder Spain is a unique business development, marketing and recruitment agency that helps businesses grow by getting the best staff, generating new sales leads, and maximising business potential. We are looking for all types of talented staff so call us on 951 400 234 or visit www.jobfinder spain.com (247938) QUALITY STAFF? If you need great people, JobFinder Spain can help efficiently and cost effectively. Call 951 400 234 or visit www.jobfinder spain.com (247938) WORK FROM HOME! WE ARE LOOKING FOR LADIES AGED 20 TO 65 TO TAKE CALLS FROM AN ADULTHOTLINE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH OR SWEDISH. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR INFO: work@kkhotline.com (260098)

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HGV CLASS 1 Drivers Required. Earnings up to £1000.00 per week. Tramping in the UK. Various shift patterns/ depots. Work for a couple of weeks, months or ongoing. Guaranteed tramping for the duration you are here. You choose your location. We supply the work. Trusted, reliable, professional. Enquire today: 0044 1487 842165 Text/ WhatsApp - 0044 7846624312 info@cambscontractors.co.uk www.cambscontractors.co.uk Find us on Facebook (252187) CARERS REQUIRED: We are looking to expand our team to cope with our incrementing client demand. If you are interested in working with us here at Jasmine Care Services in Alhaurin de la Torre, please contact Danielle on 672 268 979 or Tracy on 677 290 469 between the hours of 10am and 5pm. (259017) IN NEED of easy money? Get paid for talking about lottery bets. Contact +34 634 234 477 (259027)

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A SUCCESSFUL, lively, fun telesales office in Fuengirola looking for experienced timeshare termination appointment setters. Full time. Average earnings 1000 euros per week. Paid weekly. Immediate permanent contract. Call Tracy 603 313 242 (260782)

SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosan nacarmella@hotmail.com (248422)

POOL HEATERS, covers and rollers. EnviroCare. 952 663 141. www.enviro carespain.com (257522) Justpools.es 8x4m pool 90€ inc. 10x5m pool 100€ inc. Re-grout 8x4 500€ inc Full liability insurance. 952 472 476 / 619 636 586 (258615)

TEACHING

SWIMMING POOLS

TRANSLATOR OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS. All languages. 952 789 204. Mobile 654 613 094. sanpe drotranslations@gmail.com

TUITION

www.perfectpools.es Maintenance, Repairs & Renovation. Professional & Reliable Service. All Areas. info@per fectpools.es. 650 348 785 (251169) WESTARPOOLS. Pool construction, renovation, repairs and heating. 619 246 372 / www.westarpools.com (260516)

ADVANCED Cleaning Services. Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning, 28 years experience, wet/dry clean. Honest, reliable. 678 808 837 952 669 701 acservs@out look.com (253107) UPHOLSTERY including leather cleaned also carpets. 685 524 921 (253107)

WINDOWS

SPANISH TO ENGLISH translator. Townhalls, licences, traffico, court, residencia, medical. Tlf 636 691 809 Susan Cheers. El Faro, Mijas Costa. (257692)

POOL MAINTENANCE, repairs, friendly, reliable service. Estepona, Malaga, inland regrouts, heaters. 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 www.sparklenrip ple.net (250331) T3

UPHOLSTERY

CARPETS AND SOFAS cleaned. Reliable, fast service. Family run. Cleansol 952 930 861 / 607 610 578. 10am 10pm 7 days, all areas Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN

SOLAR S OLAR HOT WATER from €2495 + iva fully installed. www.advasolsolutions.com – 951 965 309 / 664 871 133. (27613)

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MARBELLA DESIGN ACADEMY – Validated programs. UK Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Interior architecture, Graphic design & Fashion design. www.de signschool.com (253836)

TV & SATELLITE REPAIRS – TV’s, Plasmas, LCD’s, Digi – Boxes, Video, HiFi and microwaves. Free estimates, can collect. 35 Years experience. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201 (257505)

UPVC WINDOWS German profile. Supply & fit. LOWEST prices on coast. Trade and public enquiries welcome. Call Adrian 642 632 656 (257888)

WINDOW TINTING MOBILE SERVICE. ITV Legal. Solar Reflective tint for glass curtains, balconies, yachts. Stop fading, heat & glare. 958 496 571 – 644 546 176 ian@solarshadetinting.com

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STUNNING: The Bugatti Chiron set to go up for sale in February.

Chiron clearance! Prized Bugatti to go up for auction ONE of the first Bugatti Chirons to be delivered last year is set to go up for auction next month. RM Sotheby’s will put the super car under the hammer on February 9 in Paris with a huge figure expected for the unique Bugatti. The limited edition supercar has an eight litre quad-turbocharged W-16 engine, with 1,480 horsepower capable of doing 0-60 mph in less than 2.5 seconds. Its top speed is limited to 261 mph reportedly due to the fact that no current tyre can handle the exceptional force produced by the Chiron past that point. However, Bugatti are reportedly currently

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lar to Audi’s Q2 and smaller than Volkswagen’s own Tiguan. It is mechanically basic but practical and modern, with no elaborate 4Motion all-wheel dri-

ve but an eight-inch infotainment system, two-climate control system, and optional LED headlights. It is comfortable, agile and comes with a three-year, 60,000 mile warranty. There are no electric or hybrid options, aiming at the petrol market. UK prices begin at around £20,000 (€22,500).

Built in Britain BREXIT and diesel concerns have seen British drivers lose their appetite for British-built cars. Domestic demand for cars built in the UK crashed by almost 30 per cent at the tail end of 2017. Exports rose but couldn’t make up for the drop in domestic sales. Now 85 per cent of all cars built in Britain are sold abroad. Overall in 2017 domestic demand dropped by 9 per cent, leading to an overall decline of 2 per cent. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), cites Brexit uncertainty and diesel tax confusion as reasons for the demand drop. Chief executive Mike Hawes said the figures show the importance of negotiations with the EU over Britain’s future car trade with the bloc.

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Subaru Outback SE Premium THERE are plenty of four-wheel-drive models to tackle tough terrain and there are many SUV models which are great on the tarmac but less so off-road. There are also many people who would like a combination of the two, and the Mitsubishi Outback is an outstanding example of a vehicle able to take on this dual role. It is a formidable off-roader which is also at home on city streets, an ideal blend for those who meld urban and rural lifestyles. The Outback is quite refined to drive, very well equipped, looks stylish and classy and prices start at €37,197 (£32,995).There is a sporty 2.5 litre petrol model for those seeking sharper performance but for most, the well-proven 148 hp 2.0 litre diesel will be the choice, and this was the version I tested. In SE Premium Lineartronic trim, with CVT auto transmission and all wheel drive, it costs €39,452 (£34,995) and is exceptionally well equipped. Standard kit includes alloy wheels, roof rails, auto LED lights and wipers, powered tailgate, leather upholstery, powered and heated front seats, slide/tilt sunroof, privacy glass, seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth, sat-nav, connectivity, adaptive cruise control, dual-zone climate control, reversing camera, hill start and hill descent assist, keyless entry and push-button start. It also has plenty of safety features including multi-airbags, blind-spot warning,

lane-change assist and rear crosstraffic assist. Top speed is 191 kph (119 mph) and the 0-100 kph time of 9.9 seconds is nippy for a vehicle of this size and Model: Subaru Outback SE Engine: 2.0 litre diesel weight. It is quite frugal too - fuel Transmission CVT Auto economy is 16.4 kpl (46.3 mpg). Performance: 0-100 kph 9.9 The engine pulls smoothly and seconds, top speed 191 quietly and the CVT box changes (119 mph) with minimal fuss. The gears can Economy: 16.4 kpl (46.3 mpg) be manually shifted with paddles Emissions: 159 g/km if required. With nicely-weighted steering and a well balanced suspension set-up, everything combines to give a refined drive on smooth surfaces. T h e Outback a l s o feels quite nimble i n town, quite easy to handle and park. On the open road, it corners well with THE OUTBACK: Makes a reassuring grip. strong visual statement. The exterior of the Outback makes a

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strong visual statement, and while the cabin is laid out for functionality rather than style, it still looks smart. There is plenty of room for five occupants, and the boot space of 559 litres (ex-

panding to 1,848 litres) is substantial. The Outback comes over as a robust yet refined contender, underpinned by Subaru’s excellent reputation for dependability.

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A Focus on Ford IMAGES of the new Ford Focus 2018 have been revealed ahead of the car’s expected launch next year. In the images, the car is heavily camouflaged in bright colours with the slogan #TimeToFocus in plain sight, but several new features seem to have been added, including a new grille. While much of information about the new Ford Focus remains under wraps, the British carmakers have confirmed that an estate version of the car will be produced.

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Recognition and Adaptive Front lighting likely to be a part of the new model. The new generation of the popular family hatchback will be officially launched in spring 2018.

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A hidden gem in the forest above Estepona is Forest Hills Tennis Club A TENNIS CLUB that used to be a membership club and has now been opened to the public by its new owner Fernando Gil. Those who arrive at the club are amazed by the beauty of the setting and the excellent facilities offered to both tennis and padel players alike. The club has a restaurant, a bar and a games room if you fancy a game of pool or darts before or after your tennis. So, what else has the club to offer? There are nine tennis courts, five clay, four hard, and six padel courts with three Spanish coaches and one English coach to cater for different nationalities. In fact, a variety of nationalities is a very nice aspect of the club that one becomes aware

CLUB DE TENIS: Includes nine tennis courts and six padel courts. of on a first visit. The club has a social mix in three days a week, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from noon to 2pm and for €10 each a player gets a drink of their choice and a tapa as well as some fun tennis.

For those that are more serious tennis players a good range of levels can be found at the club. Our recent ITF winner and English coach Tony Davison organises the social mix in as well as matches for the more serious tennis players making sure that

everyone is enjoying tennis at their own level. In January 2018 Forest Hills Tennis club will be hosting a Veterans ITF Tournament for the second year running which is one of a number of tournaments held annually along the

Costa del Sol. Players from across Europe are expected to enter. Tony and his wife Kathy also organise tennis groups from the UK. Using their past experience they are able to provide different tennis packages to suit everyone. No club is complete without junior players coming up the ranks and private lessons as well as group sessions for different age groups are available. As a special introductory offer Tony is offering one private lesson free per person to give you a taste of his coaching skills and the beautiful setting of the club. So, how do you find us? Club De Tenis Estepona Urbanisation Forest Hills, Calle Sidney 29680 Estepona

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RETURNING: The Wasps Academy coaches were welcomed to Spain.

Wasps Rugby Clinic returns to Costa del Sol THE second London Wasps Rugby Clinic has returned to the region in the hope of continuing to promote the sport in Spain. The clinic has been taking place at the Club de Rugby del Estrecho in San Roque and began yesterday (Wednesday), with several Wasps Academy coaches taking coaching sessions. Players between the ages of 10 and 18 have been participating in the clinic, with

the best players given a prize at the end of each day. Tomorrow (Friday) marks the final day of the clinic, when coaches will choose the best player on the camp who will be given the opportunity to travel to London Wasps’ academy worth approximately €500. At an opening press conference David Arias, President of the Club de Rugby del Estrecho, said: “It’s a great pride to have the Wasps

academy in our club. “For a club like the Strait, small, humble and growing day by day, little by little, and whose main objective is to transmit the values of rugby to the children of the area, it is very important that knowledge is transmitted during the next three days and teachings of rugby to children between four and 18 years old by coaches who have been displaced from England.”

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Kane’s Real deal REAL MADRID and Manchester City are in a race to sign England a Spurs star, striker Harry Kane - described by Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino as the world’s best. “Harry is world class - the number one striker in the world - who’s better than him?” said Pochettino. Kane, with a touted value of £170m, netted his eighth hat-trick of 2017 in Spurs’ 5-2 win against Southampton on Boxing Day. Kane bagged 39 Premier League goals in 2017, breaking Alan Shearer’s record for goals scored in a year: “A massive achievement for Harry, and well deserved,” said Pochettino. Pochettino, desperate to keep Kane, said: “Harry is a talented player that’s the secret - we are so ambitious and looking forward. “Hopefully the next year will bring us a lot of victories - we want to win every game - who knows what can happen?” City gaffer Pep Guardiola also has Real Sociedad’s defender Inigo Mar-

Dutch courage BARCELONA are linked with Manchester United defender Daley Blind who could be allowed to begin negotiating a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January. Barca, keeping tabs on the Dutch star ’s contract talks, are set to swoop for Blind - for free - if United don’t trigger an extension on his contract. Blind, a £14m signing by ex-United boss Louis van Gaal in 2014, sees his current contract expire next summer. United are set to trigger extension contract clauses with Ander Herrera, Luke Shaw and Ashley Young. Real Madrid are targeting Inter Milan forward Mauro Icardi along with Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez.

Gareth to bale out REAL star Gareth Bale is set to snub a move to Manchester United - to remain at the Bernabeau in the January transfer window - moving to Old Trafford in the summer. United have reportedly agreed a deal with Wales international winger Bale, 28, valued by Real at £79m, with

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fers traditional Andalucian flavours with a delicious tapas tasting experience. It is a great place to try wafer thin slices of the finest acorn-fed Iberian cured ham, creamy Manchego cheese or fiery hot prawn pil-pil. With another two bars you can just sit back and relax and take a cool drink in the Moorish architecture of the Lobby Bar or at the Limonada pool bar. La Cala Spa offers a Thermal Circuit, Hydrotherapy Pools, Hammam, Herbal Steam Room, Garden Crystal Sauna , Experience Showers , Igloo, Exercise Pool, Kneipp Foot Baths, Tepidarum, Relaxation and Therapy Rooms including a Couples Suite. So why not take your next break at La Cala Resort in February, based on two persons sharing a double / twin classic room you can stay for three nights, B&B and play two rounds of golf including shared buggies for only €249.00 pp. Contact enquiries@costa lessgolf.com or call 952 661 849 to book now.

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United planning a £53m bid, to lure the ex-Spurs ace away from the Bernabeu. Manchester United’s Angel Gomes is a target for Borussia Dortmund. S t o k e ’s S w i t z e r l a n d i n t e r n a t i o n a l Xherdan Shaqiri, 26, is eyed by West Ham. United host Derby County on Friday in the FA Cup third round. Shanghai SIPG star striker Hulk, 31, linked with Chelsea and Manchester C i t y, h a s n ’t r u l e d o u t a m o v e t o t h e Premier League. “I received contact from the Premier League which I admire very much, the best league in the world,” said Hulk.

Luiz Real chance D AV I D L U I Z ’ S u n c e r t a i n f u t u r e a t Chelsea - after a rift with Blues boss Antonio Conte - has alerted Real Madrid. Brazilian centre-back Luiz’s spell at Stamford Bridge could be set to end with Zinedine Zidane set to bolster his defence in the January transfer window. Luiz, wanting a regular slot on Conte’s team-sheet, is in his second spell at Chelsea after re-joining the Blues in a £34m move from Paris Saint-Germain in 2016. Chelsea travel to Carrow Road on

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Valverde’s targets A R S E N A L d u o , B a r c a t a rg e t M e s u t Özil and Real Madrid and Manchester City target Alexis Sanchez, are both out of contract in June. Özil and Sanchez become free agents in the summer and are eligible to negotiate with clubs in January. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, whose Gunners meet Nottingham Forest in t h e FA C u p t h i r d r o u n d o n S u n d a y, signed Özil and Sanchez at a combined cost of £74m. Liverpool and Brazilian star Philippe Coutinho remains Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde’s transfer target. Barca are also eyeing Özil to play alongside midfielder Andres Iniesta. Barca trio ArdaTuran, Aleix Vidal and Denis Suarez have uncertain futures. Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka, 22, is interesting Bayern, Real Madrid, Barca and Arsenal. Schalke midfielder M a x M e y e r, r e f u s i n g t o s i g n a n e w deal, is eyed by Liverpool. Barcelona star and Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano has been linked with a move to Liverpool.

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BARCELONA have never lost a La Liga game that defender Thomas Vermaelen has started. The former Arsenal centre-back has featured just 16 times since moving to the club in 2014 but has won 13 times and drawn the other three.

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Toffees’ Big Sam chews over Giroud’s wife’s orders LIVERPOOL host Everton in the FA Cup third round on Friday at Anfield with The Toffees backed with almost 8,000 fans for the tie. Everton’s ticket allocation of 7,946 tickets is the biggest travelling support they have taken across Stanley Park since the all-seater stadium was introduced in 1994. Everton gaffer Sam Allardyce, looking to sign a new striker in the January transfer window, said: “Up front is an area we need to improve in January, a quality front man.” Everton’s interest in Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud has been given the cold shoulder by Allardyce - and Giroud’s wife: “As far as I know he doesn’t want to move north of

with Andrew Atkinson Watford - well his wife doesn’t,” said Big Sam. “It’s very important to the wives - believe you me - normally they are the bosses,” said Allardyce. FA Cup third round: Friday: Manchester United v Derby, Liverpool v Everton. Saturday: Ipswich v Sheffield United, Watford v Bristol City, Birmingham v Burton, Aston Villa v Peterborough. Bournemouth v Wigan, Coventry v Stoke, Newport v Leeds, Bolton v Huddersfield, Yeovil v Bradford, Brentford v Notts County, QPR v

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SPANISH snowboarder Regino Hernandez has admitted his focus is now fully on competing at this year’s Winter Olympic games after retaining his Snowboard Cross World Cup title last month. Regino Hernandez, along with partner Lucas Eguibar, retained their titles at the International Ski Federation (FIS) Snowboard Cross World Cup in Montafon, Austria, last month. They beat Italian pair Omar Visintin and

MK Dons, Exeter v West Brom. Doncaster v Rochdale, Middlesbrough v Sunderland, Fleetwood v Leicester, Blackburn v Hull, Cardiff v Mansfield, Manchester City v Burnley. Wolves v Swansea, Stevenage v Reading, Newcastle v Luton, Millwall v Barnsley, Fulham v Southampton, Wycombe v Preston, Norwich v Chelsea, Carlisle v Sheffield Wednesday. Sunday: Nottingham Forest v Arsenal, Tottenham v AFC Wimbledon, Shrewsbury v West Ham. Monday: Brighton v Crystal Palace. Pep’s Silva lining DAVID SILVA has been heralded as one of the main keys that have unlocked Manchester City’s door to win the Premier League. “He has absolutely everything,” said City boss Pep Guardiola as the Blues enter 2018 topping the table. Valencia youth Silva was at Valencia CF for six years, win-

STRIKER SOUGHT: By Sam Allardyce in the January transfer window. ning one Copa del Rey in 2008, prior to joining City in 2010. Silva, set to feature in City’s FA Cup third round tie against Burnley on Saturday, in his eighth season at City, has won the FA Cup, two Football League Cups and two Premier League titles. “I’m so happy for him,” said Guardiola, who awarded Silva the captain’s armband at City in the absence of Vincent Kompany this term. “He is a real leader - he nev-

er hides - and always wants the ball to make something,” praised Guardiola, in the wake of Silva attracting interest from AC Milan and Las Palmas. Silva, who won his first international call up aged 20, capped 118 times, a member of Spain’s 2014 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2016, is set to be named in national coach Julen Lopetegui’s 2018 World Cup squad. Born in Arguineguín, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Silva

Going for gold Emanuel Perathoner in a nail-biting finale to secure the victory and after the event, Hernandez told the Euro Weekly News: “To win a race is always something incredible, but to retain the title

is amazing. “I had a really good start section. Lucas (my partner) is really patient and waited to pass the rivals then I managed to get into first.”

departed Valencia CF to City in 2010, the club having been thwarted to sign Silva and Valencia teammate David Villa in 2008, in a £135m deal. Silva, who celebrates his 32nd birthday this month, has been among the goals in City’s table-topping campaign: “He has absolutely everything,” said Guardiola. “I think he is a star. At 31 years old he is enjoying to learn more - to score goals - that is so important,” said Guardiola.

Now that the title is back in Spain, Hernandez admits that his focus is solely on obtaining Olympic glory at the games in Korea that begin next month. “Of course this season the Olympics are the most important event,” he continued. “We will be working continuously to be in the best shape for February. “I want to be the top rider and I’ll always give 100 per cent to achieve that.”