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by Tara Rippin SECURITY guard Rafael Pantoja has been charged on suspicion of murder after his expartner was stabbed to death at a shopping complex in Palma. Sacramento Roca Martinez, 36, died last Friday afternoon after being stabbed with a machete multiple times from behind while working in a furniture store at the Conforama shopping complex on Calle Aragon in Palma. CCTV footage captured the brutal attack by Pantoja, 45, at around 4.45pm. Ambulances and paramedics were quickly on the scene, but the mother-of-two was pronounced dead 15 minutes later. Pantoja was reportedly chased and stopped by a group of people who included an offduty Llucmajor police officer and a fellow security guard. Pantoja, who has two teenage children from a previous relationship, was arrested and taken into custody, before being admitted to Son Espases Hospital after he is said to have self-harmed in a police cell. He was sedated and discharged two days later to ap-
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Murder charge after fatal stabbing pear in court where he was ordered to prison on the charge of murder. Well-known among the security guard fraternity, Pantoja has worked at the courts in Pal-
ma and at the Marratxi festival park. It has been reported that his motive for the assault was to end his relationship with Sacramento. A minute’s silence in memo-
ry of Sacramento was observed across Palma. Spanish press reports claim the National Police has since opened an internal investigation to find out if there was an
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FATAL ATTACK: 45 year-old Rafael Pantoja (inset) has been charged with murder.
‘error’ in processing complaints made by Sacramento, detailing incidents of harassment and ‘crimes of damage’ after she decided to end the relationship.
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NEWS EXTRA Stadium facelift THE City Council of Palma will finance the renovation of the lawn and LED lighting of the Balearic Stadium with a subsidy of €500,000, through an agreement with the Balearic Athletic Foundation to be signed January 2019.
Driver held MANACOR police arrested a driver who fled the scene of a car crash, and after realising he was being pursued, sped off ‘in a reckless manner’ with his lights turned off in the Vilafranca area.
Pupil power MORE than 90 schools in Mallorca are expected to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women tomorrow (Friday), as the actual awareness day falls on Sunday, while the number rises ‘minute by minute.’
Hand back PALMA town is to give back the Gesa building to Endesa and cede two plots of land that are on the second line back from the seafront to compensate for not being able to build on ‘frontline’ plots.
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Damages being sought after baby’s death THE mother of a baby girl who died of heatstroke after she was left in a car in Manacor, is seeking damages from the child’s grandfather, who had forgotten she was in the back of the vehicle. The 10-month-old had been left in the car for eight
hours in 30ºC heat on August 10, and it was only when her mother went to pick her up from nursery that she realised her daughter had never been dropped off. The child’s grandfather, 56, told police he forgot she
was in the back of his car when he went for a coffee at 7am, and only discovered his mistake when he returned at 3pm. A court in Manacor heard last Wednesday that the mother is seeking damages, while the father does not
TRAGEDY: Baby girl died after being left in a car for eight hours. wish to press charges. The grandfather, who gave statements to the court has been placed under investigation for reckless homicide. According to Spanish
Green light for Palma plan PALMA’S planning department has given the go-ahead to a Usage Plan which will regulate and limit the number of bars and restaurants on pedestrian streets. Councillor for the Model of City, Urbanisation and Dignified Housing, Jose Hila, said: “With the use of this plan we are looking to find a balance between the leisure on offer and the rest of the neighbourhoods. We regulate economic activity and guarantee coexistence in those areas where the pedestrian is the protagonist. The plan limits the location of ‘public establishments’ to three within a radius of 50 metres around an existing restaurant, bar or leisure facility. A council spokesperson said this measure is ‘not retroactive and does not affect establishments that are al-
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COMMITMENT: Councillor Jose Hila (speaking) endorses Usage Plan life for Palma. ready open.’ Therefore, requests that were presented before February 7, 2017, the day it
was initially approved by the Urban Planning Department, are not affected by the new restrictions.
press, a medical report has established that the 56-yearold has no mental health complaint that could have caused him to forget. Instead, it was deemed an act of tragic carelessness.
Scooters seized PALMA police has confiscated 13 electric scooters belonging to VMP rental companies which were found to lack appropriate licences. A source claimed that ‘these vehicles of personal mobility cause inconvenience to pedestrians and prevent passage through public roads’ and warned that any scooters being used in such a manner will be seized. The ‘decree of personal mobility vehicles’ establishes that VMP rental companies need a municipal licence for the use of ‘public domain assets.’
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Tourist figures A STUDY of housing by researchers at the University of the Balearic Islands suggests that Pollensa has one of the highest numbers of tourists per inhabitant on the planet, with 24.76 tourists per municipal resident. Only Ibiza exceeds this (25.56).The average in the Balearics is 10.25.
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A YOUNG woman was injured yesterday morning when she was run over by a taxi on the Rambla de Palma. The pedestrian hit her head when she hit the ground, and suffered a cut on one eyebrow. She received medical attention and her condition was described as ‘not serious.’
Police raid GUARDIA CIVIL’S homicide squad raided a shanty on the Son Rossinyol industrial estate in Palma, as part of an investigation into the death of a Romanian who had his throat cut and was beaten to death three weeks ago, and dumped in Cala Pi, Llucmajor.
Jail term A MAN who set fire to a house in Inca while his wife, children and mother-in-law were sleeping inside has been sentenced to three years in prison. T h e 3 7 - y e a r- o l d w a s a l s o handed a 10-year restraining order at Palma Court, for the o ff e n c e w h i c h o c c u r r e d t w o years ago
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THE Supreme Court in Madrid has upheld a sentence of 20 years and six months imposed by Palma’s Provincial Court on Arnau Matas for shooting his wife’s lover in 2014 at Bar Gorli in Porto Cristo. The court concluded he had acted ‘with perfect premeditation.’
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PALMA Council spends on average €31.18 per resident on street cleaning and waste services, the lowest among the 10 most populated cities in Spain for which data is available, according to the website Gobierto, which analyses local authority performance. The national average spend is €33.84.
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34 Social 35 Property FILM FAVOURITE: The Tabernas Desert has appeared in several blockbuster films. THIS desert in southern Spain is one of two areas in the country to make the shortlist for a Europewide award for the continent’s best film location. The Tabernas Desert in Almeria Province, Andalucia is one of 12 locations shortlisted for the European Film Location Award put on b y th e E u ro p ea n Film C ommis sions Network (EUFCN). Tenerife’s Teide National Park has also been shortlisted.
The EUFCN said qualifying locations had to have been the location for a film a TV series shot in 2017. The public has the chance to vote for their favourite of the 12 locations, with the poll due to close on Friday November 30. Filmmakers from across the world began coming to the Tabernas Desert in the 1950’s. They were drawn to it because its arid landscape resembles deserts inc luding the Sa ha ra in N orth
The big turn-on PALMA’S Christmas lights will be switched on this evening (Thursday) to signal the start of festivities for which the town hall has organised more than 100 activities. Prior to the big turn-on, at between 6pm and 7pm, there will be a ‘spectacular’ procession of a multitude of performers in different streets and squares from 5.30pm. Giant insects, jugglers and acrobats, to name a few, will be accompanied by drummers and musicians.
There will also be a laser show and a video mapping on the town hall building. The attractions and events, part of a Christmas extravaganza costing €57,000, will be held in: Plaça Espanya, Plaça Espanya, Plaça Cort, Plaça Marqués del Palmer, Plaça Mercat, Avda. Jaume III, Plaça Reina, and the Casal Solleric. Mayor Antoni Noguera, said Palma Town Hall is ‘making Christmas just a little bit more special this year.’
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Africa and the Nevada in the United States. Actors Peter O’Toole and Omar Sharif travelled there in 1962 to make David Lean’s biopic of T E Lawrence, Lawrence of Arabia. The location was also the backdrop of classic Westerns including The Good, The Bad and The Ugly and Johnny Yuma. It was also used for Game of Thrones and the upcoming Terminator 6 is set to be filmed there.
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Pyromaniac probe A STAGGERING 256 rubbish containers have been set alight across Palma this year, causing over €500,000 worth of damage, prompting a public appeal for help from the council and Local and National Police. The latest ‘arson’ attack occurred in the early hours of last Friday morning when four bins and a tree were torched in Calle Ramon y Cajal. And now Palma’s Public Safety councillor, Angelica Pastor, is call-
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ing for public help in assisting police in finding the ‘pyromaniac who is setting fire to rubbish containers.’ Local and National Police have launched a special team to deal with the ongoing spate of incidents. And it is believed whoever is responsible knows Palma well, as all of the locations targeted have no security cameras and are easy to access and leave. A man was arrested last Tuesday close to an earlier blaze, but there are no further details.
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New rapper case A TRADE UNION representing Guardia Civil officers has lodged a case in court against a Mallorca rapper over allegedly calling for police officers to be killed at a concert. The Unified Association of the Guardia Civil (AUGC) filed proceedings with a court in Estepa in Sevilla Province over comments made by Valtonyc. The rapper was previously sentenced to prison for lyrics in his songs. Alberto Moya, Secretary General of the AUGC, testified before the Estepa Court of Instruction last Thursday. Documents submitted to the court from the AUGC said they believed remarks Valtonyc made at a concert in March were illegal and not protected by free speech. “Kill a f****** Guardia Civil officer tonight, go to another town where there are Guardia Civil officers and kill one,” the rapper is alleged to have said. “These sentiments are not protected
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COURT CASE: AUGC said Valtonyc had made officers into targets. by freedom of expression. This case is not about song lyrics but about comments that were intentionally aimed at a large group of people,” AUGC told
the court. “Our purpose is to defend Guardia Civil officers against actions that make them targets. Freedom of Expression does not cover behaviour that, in a criminal way, promotes irrational hatred against the Guardia Civil,” the union added. Valtonyc, real name Josep Miguel Arenas, lost an appeal at Spain’s Supreme Court earlier this year over a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence for song lyrics. The court ruled he had insulted the monarchy and glorified terrorism in his songs. Valtonyc later fled to Belgium and courts there refused to extradite him. He has since taken Spain to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) over the sentence. The rapper said he was exercising his right to free speech with the songs while prosecutors argued his lyrics were illegal and explicitly incited violence.
Police search for murderer THE Guardia Civil’s homicide unit raided a home on the Son Rossinyol industrial estate in Palma last Thursday, which is believed to have been where a Romanian was murdered a month ago. The victim had his throat cut and was beaten to death. His body was left on a farm in
Cala Pi, Llucmajor, and was found by a member of the public picking mushrooms. He was not carrying documentation, but fingerprint evidence confirmed that he was Vasile M, born in Romania in 1969. The autopsy revealed he had been dead at least two days be-
GRIM FIND: Police scour the murder scene. fore being discovered, and the murderer is still at large. Vasile M had resisted the attacker but had been beaten with an iron bar, while the cut
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Cuba means business MALLORCAN businesses will be joining Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Spain’s first official visit to Cuba in 32 years. There will be a sizeable delegation from the business world with Sanchez at the summit in Havana, which takes place both today (Thursday) and tomorrow. Hoteliers from Blau, Barcelo, Iberostar, Melia, Roc and Valentin will be represented. Globalia (eg Air Europa) and Be Live Hotels will also be in attendance, as well as the engineering solutions group Sampol. Miquel Miralles, president of Roc Hoteles, said that the conference, which will be attended by the Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel, is “more than necessary.” “Relations between the two countries are essential at an economic and institutional level and will strengthen Spanish business presence in Cuba,” he added. Carmen Sampol of the Sampol group said her company will provide its experience of energy and infrastructure projects in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Mexico.
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HOUSE RAIDS: Police arrest a man accused of a string of burglaries.
Suspected burglar in custody A SUSPECT has been arrested in connection with six house burglaries which took place in Palma within the last three weeks. The 29-year-old man, is believed to be responsible for the break-ins at a string of houses in and around Manacor Street in Palma, all carried out in a short space of time. According to the National Police, access to the properties was via a window or balcony during the night, ‘taking advantage of the fact that the
residents of the houses were sleeping.’ Among items stolen was jewellery, mobile phones, computer equipment, cash. Credit cards were also allegedly taken and used, with small amounts of money being spent to avoid using a PIN number. During one burglary, the owner of the house woke up after hearing noises, and ‘surprised the thief inside.’ The homeowner tried to stop the burglar, but he managed to get away.
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Vandalism is on the rise GRAFFITI is blighting parts of Soller, forcing residents to call on the town hall to increase surveillance and clean up affected areas. Urban art and scrawlings have appeared on rocks and dry stone walls at Filadora children’s playground. And in the last few days, a stone washhouse of heritage value in Calle Isabel II was also targeted, prompting a debate as to whether or not the ‘public place’ should be closed amid claims it is littered with rubbish and attracts groups of youths. Elsewhere, graffiti is visible on beach rocks, on walls along camino Muleta, and in the square in Santa Catalina.
GRAFFITI: Soller residents are calling for a major clean-up of public places (file photo).
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Computer con alert AN increase in scams via the Internet in the Balearic Islands has been identified by National Police whereby conmen pass themselves off as technicians of an American computer company. Scammers apparently call a potential victim and claim they are an employee of a major computer company. After establishing a contact, they claim they have detected a virus on the target’s computer and that it can be ‘cleaned’ simply through the network for a small fee, ranging from five to €50. During the conversation the con artist gives a series of technical details and instructions to supposedly access the computer and repair it remotely, while asking for bank details.
According to police sources, in some cases the victim is sent personal accreditation of the fake worker by email, which includes corporate logo, a name and photograph. Within days, it becomes apparent that charges of up to €500 have been taken from the individual’s bank account. In other incidents, police confirmed the scammer gets the victim to give them remote access to their computer. This allows them to access bank details and carry out other fraudulent transfers to crypto currency accounts. As a result, National Police is advising anybody who receives a call from an unknown source regarding a virus on a computer or smartphone to refuse to give any bank details.
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NEWS EXTRA Strike support DATA from the Superior Court of Justice of the Balearic Islands shows 61 judges (44 per cent) are in support of striking in favour of independence of the judiciary and ‘more means to carry out their work.’
Slow down THE association of second-hand car dealers claims sales of new and used cars have dropped by around 20 per cent since the Balearic government issued proposals for climate change legislation, and a commitment to electric vehicles.
Break down THE fashion industry in the Balearic Islands boasts 119 companies, which invoice €572 million, and employ 3,627 workers, half of which produce footwear and leather goods, 30 per cent textile and clothing, and 20 per cent jewellery.
Take a seat PALMA Council has temporarily gifted the chair of Maceo to the Museum of History of Havana. Through the Area of Culture, Heritage, Historical Memory and Language Policy, the historic piece will be exhibited in Cuba for two years. The transfer has been authorised by the Ministry of Culture and with the collaboration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, which will be responsible for insuring and transporting of the piece. The chair of Maceo belonged to the general of the Cuban army Antonio Maceo, one of the leaders of the independentist war. General Valeriano Weyler took it to Mallorca as a ‘booty’ of war. The chair, which is made from palm trunk, remained the property of General Weyler’s heirs until it was transferred to the Palma Council in 1931 and was placed at Bellver Castle.
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HISTORIC PIECE: The chair of Maceo.
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Police put the brakes on thieves TWO teenagers have been arrested for their alleged involvement in eight street robberies in Palma over a four-week period. T h e 1 7 a n d 1 9 y e a rolds are jointly accused o f t a rg e t i n g f e m a l e c y clists while riding a motorbike along a bicycle lane which runs between Palma and Playa de Palma. O ff i c e r s l a u n c h e d a n investigation at the end of October, following several complaints in which different women, said to be mainly foreigners, reported having their handbags snatched from their bike baskets. Linking the thefts, Palma police established they had all taken place in the Paseo de Cala Gamba, with matching descriptions given of the alleged offenders.
According to a National Police source, the tactics used by the detained pair was ‘always the same,’ consisting of ‘two young people riding a motorcycle’ who approached the v i c t i m ’s b i k e s f r o m b e hind, startling the woman, forcing them to stop before ‘fleeing’ with their bags. Items stolen included personal documentation, m o n e y, m o b i l e s , b a n k cards and keys. On a number of occasions, the bank cards were l a t e r u s e d t o m a k e p u rchases in different commercial establishments. A further investigation by the Judicial Police group of the District Centre Commissioner, led to the identification and arrest of the two suspects, who both reportedly have a police record.
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‘Wikipedia narco’ sentence DANNY TETLEY: Through to the semi-finals.
Tetley is doing it his way BENIDORM’S Danny Tetley is through to the semi-finals of the X Factor after wowing audiences at home with his rendition of Frank Sinatra’s My Way. Making it through to the penultimate round during the programme’s Big Band week means the 37-year-old will also star in the reality shows
tour. Judges Simon Cowell and Ayda Field gave Danny, originally from Benidorm, a standing ovation at the end of the final Over 25’s contestant’s ‘amazing’ performance. Cowell said he felt ‘really emotional’ throughout, and told Tetley he was a ‘total star for that.’
His mentor Field proved how proud she was of his performance by embracing him excitedly. Visibly emotional at having got so far in the talent show, Tetley said he was glad that he has been able to raise awareness for the Cleft Lip and Palate Association, representatives of which were in the studio to support him. Tetley has attracted a sizeable following in Britain and among the Spain-based British expatriate community. He has long appeared on stages in Benidorm and also made an appearance in the sitcom of the same name, as well as ITV’s This Morning.
SENTENCED: The ‘Wikipedia Narco’ Brian Charrington. A SPANISH court has jailed a British man who allegedly updated his own Wikipedia page to list his crimes for 15 years after he was convicted of drugs trafficking. The court in Alicante found Brian Charrington guilty of trafficking 192 kilograms of cocaine from South America into Spain from 2012 to 2013. Charrington, from Teesside,
appeared on Europe’s most wanted list of criminals prior to his arrest in 2013. Police raided one of Charrington’s Costa Blanca homes which they claimed was where he ran his global operation from. Other wanted criminals were also allegedly staying in his properties. Charrington became known as the ‘Wikipedia Narco’ over
his alleged updating his own Wikipedia page to list the amount of drugs he had successfully smuggled into Spain. Charrington was convicted of crimes against public health and money laundering. He has been ordered to pay around €31.2 million in fines and his son Ray Charrington has also been convicted for crimes of money laundering.
Five years to report assaults FEMALE victims of assault in Spain take an average of more than five years to report crimes
to the police, a Supreme Court judge has claimed. Vicente Magro said women waited so long to tell authorities about assault cases because they believe society and the justice system will not help them. It comes as the General Council of the Judiciary’s Observatory on Domestic and Gender Violence has published a guide on how authorities can best care for assault victims. Advice in the new guidebook included allowing women to record their testimonies or to appear in court and police interviews via video link to avoid unnecessary suffering. Magro said it was ‘fundamental’ that female victims of gender violence and assault did not feel at risk of institutional ‘abuse’ when reporting crimes. They should also be treated properly when reporting such incidents, the judge added. Magro said the newly-pub-
lished guide on gender violence should help to improve awareness among officials in the justice system on how best to look after victims. Other positive developments in the Spanish justice system included the creation of specific courts to deal with gender violence, Magro added. Spain was the first country in Europe to establish such courts. The judge’s comments come as Spain’s justice system has come under fire this year for what some claim is its bias against female victims. Protests erupted across Spain after five defendants were cleared of rape in connection with the assault of an 18-yearold woman in Pamplona during the Running of the Bulls festival. They were convicted of the lesser charge of sexual assault and further demonstrations took place after they were bailed pending an appeal.
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NEWS EXTRA Speeding scooter FOOTAGE filmed by a taxi driver which appears to show two people travelling around 80 kilometres an hour on an electric scooter on a road in Barcelona has led to calls for the council to regulate the vehicles.
Death fall A POLICE helicopter was needed to recover the body of a young woman who fell 200 metres (600 feet) while on a walking excursion with a friend in the San Donato mountains in Navarra.
Savage sea A SERIES of 40 foot waves pummelled a seafront apartment block in Tenerife smashing the property’s balconies to smithereens, with the ferocity of storms taking people by surprise despite a severe weather alert.
Body found MEDICS were unable to revive a man whose body was found on a beach in Sotogrande, Cadiz, at 7am last Sunday, say Guardia Civil who have launched an investigation into the incident.
Man free A COURT in La Linea has released a man without charge after finding there was not sufficient evidence to suspect he had abused his 19-monthold son, while they continue to investigate him for alleged tobacco smuggling offences.
Four dead GUARDIA CIVIL have launched an investigation after four youths, aged between 18 and 19, died and two others were seriously injured in a crash between an SUV and a car on the A401 in Ubeda, Jaen, at 7.30pm on Monday.
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Ticket ‘dig’ at Spain A PICTURE has emerged online of a Calatan hospital parking ticket which appears to describe Spain as an ‘exploiting country.’ Social media users spoke out about the ticket which one driver claimed to have received after being billed for parking at Barcelona’s Sant Joan de Deu de Manresa Hospital. The ticket holder highlighted the address section of
the document which said the hospital was in the ‘exploiter country’ (Pais Explotador in Spanish). The hospital said the use of the term on the ticket was down to human error. Blitz, a Twitter user, posted: ‘This is unbearable and the government does nothing.’ ‘The stupidity of the separatists has no limit,’ Mi otro yo, another Twitter user, said.
A spokesperson for Sant Joan de Deu hospital said the error was caused by someone forgetting to fill in the ‘country’ field on its car park ticket machines’ database. Pais Explotador used in this context can also mean ‘operating country.’ The hospital said ‘Pais Explotador’was the default text in that field and would appear if left blank.
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Move doubts THE head of Spain’s financial regulator has said the amount of companies relocating to the country following Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU) is not likely to be ‘spectacular.’ Sebastian Albella, head of the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), said fallout from last year’s Catalan independence push continued to put some firms off moving to Spain. There has not been the same level of coordination between the Spanish government and private firms as there has been in other EU member states, Albella added. “We could have done a lot more when we were in a position to do so. It is a pity we have not worked harder,” Albella said. The ‘big winners’ for company relocation were likely to be Germany, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Ireland, he added. Albella’s comments come as stock market figures show firms in Spain’s IBEX 35, the index of the country’s largest companies, have been hit by Brexit uncertainty. The value of Santander, Telefonica, Ferrovial, IAG and Sabadell, the IBEX companies most exposed to Brexit due to their British operations, have all fallen since the start of this year. The tourism IT provider Amadeus is the only leading firm whose value rose, increasing by 11 per cent this year.
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Business meeting PRIME MINISTER Theresa May told business leaders at the CBI conference on Monday her Brexit deal would work for the whole of Britain while Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn told attendees his party would not stand for a no deal withdrawal.
By Joe Gerrard SPAIN has emerged as the latest threat to the British Prime Minister’s European Union (EU) Withdrawal Agreement as she begins the task of marshalling support for the deal at home. EU member states have closed ranks since a draft agreement was reached, but Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez threatened to sink the deal over Gibraltar. “As things stand today if there are no changes regarding Gibraltar, Spain will vote no on Brexit,” Sanchez said. Spain’s Foreign Minister Josep Borrell has asked the EU to clarify provisions for Gibraltar in the deal. Madrid reportedly wants to continue talks over the British enclave’s future, which Spain claims sovereignty over, between the two countries rather than at an EU level. The threat comes as Prime Minister Theresa May struggled to sell her draft agreement to sceptical Brexit hard-liners in her own party and Parliament as a whole.
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ROCKED: Sanchez (inset) said Spain could veto the deal over Gibraltar. The cabinet officially backed the deal but her Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab and others resigned in protest over it. The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), which props up May’s minority government in the House of Commons, said they would not back the deal as it stands. Several Conservative Members of Parliament committed to a ‘hard Brexit’ have said they will vote
May’s deal down. Jeremy Corbyn said it would not have the backing of Labour, meaning May lacks enough Parliamentary backers to get the deal through. Her only hope would be to win over Labour MPs in leave-supporting seats and from the party’s right. Didier Reynders, the Belgian Foreign Minister, said: “Here the deal will survive. We are waiting for the same situation in London.”
BUDGET airline easyJet has said demand for flights from Britain to Europe during the first half of 2019 is slightly higher than during the same time this year despite Brexit, which it called ‘promising.’
Staff claims THE chief executive of aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce has said Brexit is starting to drive staff from other European Union (EU) countries away from the company, with Warren East adding the firm is stockpiling key parts in case of a no deal withdrawal.
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Hugh Elliott – British Ambassador Designate to Spain ment. His career followed the usual pattern of promotions and overseas postings, but he eventualTHE recent announcement of the appointment ly left the civil service and took the position of of a new British Ambassador to Spain (and AnGlobal Head of Government Relations for mindorra) came as no great surprise as it is generaling company Anglo American plc in 2006 and ly British government policy to limit the length remained there for seven of service in any position to years. four or five years. Now proficient in five lanIn the early 20th century, it Hugh Elliot is guages, English, French, was normal to either appoint a great friend German, Portuguese and Ambassadors and Governors and colleague Spanish, he returned to the for political reasons or to take career civil servants who had who will be a Foreign Office in 2013 as Director of Communications worked their way up in Forgreat and then from 2017 to 2018, eign Office service until they he held three different posireached the highest office posambassador tions in the FCO, recently sible. for our joining the Department for The Ambassador Designate, country.” Exiting the European Union Hugh Elliott, attended Camin September 2018 as Direcbridge University from 1984 tor of Communications. to 1988 where he studied As a civil servant who has been heavily inModern and Medieval Languages, Spanish and volved in the art of communication as well as French and when he graduated he joined the having spent almost a year involved in Brexit, Foreign and Commonwealth Office as an Asby the time that he moves to Madrid in the sistant Desk Officer in the East Africa Depart-
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HUGH ELLIOTT: The Ambassador Designate (stock image). summer of next year, he would appear to be the ideal candidate for the position as he knows how to move in both diplomatic and commercial circles. Nothing is known of his personal view on the Brexit Referendum vote and in his role, he will continue to express government opinion rather than his own. The residence of the British Ambassador in
Madrid is a large attractive building with a good size garden and a small swimming pool which will no doubt be welcomed by his wife Maria Antonia and their two children. Simon Manley and Hugh Elliott have known each other in the past and the Foreign Office building in King Charles Street, London is not so large that senior civil servants don’t come across each other on a regular basis. When the appointment was announced, Ambassador Manley tweeted ‘Hugh Elliot is a great friend and colleague who will be a great ambassador for our country.’ The response tweet from the Ambassador Designate was equally effusive thanking Simon Manley for his good wishes and saying ‘It will be a pleasure to represent Britain in Spain and when I take over next summer.’ British expatriates in Spain will rely on briefings from the current Ambassador and his staff in the lead up to the ‘divorce’ which may be hard, soft or without a deal and then for guidance from the new Ambassador who will be arriving as the Chinese proverb says ‘in interesting times.’
Quakes recorded SPAIN’S National Geographic Institute recorded two earthquakes measuring 4.3 and 3.8 on the Richter Scale at the weekend. The Instituto Geográfico Nacional registered a magnitude 4.3 quake at a depth of 50km in the Azores - Cabo de San Vicente area in the seas off the south-west coast of the Iberian peninsula at 12.45am on Sunday morning. It followed a 3.8 magnitude quake, at a depth of 12km, which shook the area south-east of Melgaco near the border between Portugal and Spain on Saturday evening at 8.55pm local time. There were no reports of any injuries or damage to property.
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What to do in the event of an emergency in Spain LIVING in Spain can bring with it an array of issues which may not have been encountered when living in the UK. There are lots of things to consider, and we are here to help try to make the transition and life in Spain a little easier by compiling a series of helpful facts and figures relating to a variety of topics. HERE in Spain there is a general number for all emergencies, 112. No area code is needed and the number can be called from any phone, including mobiles without a Spanish SIM card. The responders speak a number of languages, and you can also fax or SMS 112. In addition, there are individual emergency numbers, depending on the type of assistance you need. It’s a good idea to keep a printout of them handy, in your bag or wallet, in the home and in the car. And it can’t hurt to have a few helpful Spanish medical/emergency terms written down, just in case you don’t get an English-speaking member of staff. National Police, also known as National Police Corps (Cuerpo Nacional de Policia, CNP), deals with criminal offences and public order in towns and cities, and can be contacted by calling 091 or 902 102 112. The latter was set up for non-Spanish to report burglaries, car theft or a break-in when documents and belongings are lost or stolen. Available in English from 9am to 2pm, all week long, the service is also available in French, German and Italian. Once the telephone report is made,
claimants have 48 hours to check and sign their statement at the police station of their choice. In the case of robbery, where threat or force has been used, victims should call 091 at the time, then go directly to a police station to make a report. The Guardia Civil is a military force which operates mostly in rural areas and is responsible for drug offences, fatal car accidents, robberies and murders, and can be contacted on 062. Local Police (Policia municipal) cover their local town or city area for traffic offences and control, lost property and crimes such as theft and neighbourhood disputes. You can reach them on 092. And a special helpine, 016, has been set up specifically to report instances of gender violence. For an ambulance (ambulancia) and health emergencies, call 061 or 112, and in the case of a fire call the fire brigade (cuerpo de bomberos) on 061 or 112. For problems at sea, the Maritime Rescue Service (Salvamento Seguridad Maritmo) can be contacted by calling 900 202 202, and the Red Cross (Cruz Rojo) on 902 222 292. There is also a Red Cross 24- hour helpline 900 100 333.
091 or 902 102 112 from 9am to 2pm
This information is for guidance only, and should not be taken as legal advice. If in any doubt, seek professional help.
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Tourist forecast A TO TA L o f 8 1 m i l l i o n people from overseas are expected to have holidayed in Spain by the end of this year, 0.8 per cent less than in 2017. Figures from the Ministry of Tourism predict tourism figures for this year will not exceed the 81.8 million seen by the end of last year. Both 2017 and 2016 broke records for the number of holidaymakers. Tourism officials expect an increase in spending from tourists of 3 per cent b y t h e e n d o f t h i s y e a r, from €87 billion last year to around €90 billion this year. I s a b e l O l i v e r, S p a i n ’s Tourism Minister, said the industry should focus on increasing its money making potential and spread its offering across different types of holidays. “We must stop measuring tourism success on the number of visitors and focus more on income,” Oliver said while speaking at an industry conference in Madrid earlier this week.
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FORECASTS: Oliver (inset) was speaking at a Madrid tourism event. “We also need to present ourselves as a quality destination with a degree of sophistication and a diverse offering. We have aspire to be number one in the quality sector as well,” Oliver said. Spain is currently the fourth favourite destination for non-European Union (EU) tourists holidaying in the bloc behind France, Britain and Italy. Oliver said Spain needed
to attract visitors from emerging markets such as China. Around 515,000 Chinese travellers visited Spain last year out of 13.6 million that holidayed in Europe, according to industry statistics. Lyu Fan, China’s ambassador to Spain who appeared at the Madrid conference, said he was “convinced” more people from his country would start to holiday in Spain.
Don’t be shy - give food! By Dilip Kuner THE call has gone out to expats to not be shy and join in one of Spain’s biggest annual food bank charity events. Jenny Dodd, who lives in Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca, had the idea that foreigners should help with food donations for the annual Gran Recogida (Big Collection) after she saw a report on Spanish TV. Jenny explained: “I am trying to bridge the gap between British people and the Spanish.” During the event volunteers - usually dressed in a bib - hand out plastic bags in supermarkets, with the idea being for people to buy something extra to donate to the food banks of Spain, which help feed thousands of less fortunate people. Jenny explained: “It can be anything you
can afford - a bag of rice or a can of food.” She added: “The problem is I think a lot of expats don’t know what is happening and as many don’t speak Spanish they get a bit uncomfortable. I have seen people shooing away the volunteers and looking slightly embarrassed by it all.” She said: “But really I know British people are very generous when it comes to charity and if they know what it is all about I am sure they would be all too willing to help” The Gran Recogida is a major event that happens each year. This year it runs from November 30 to December 1 and there will be many volunteer-run collections in supermarkets across Spain. This year the target is to collect 22 mill i on ki l os of non- per i shabl e f ood, wi t h 130,000 volunteers helping at a total of 11,000 collection points.
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By Joe Gerrard POLITICIANS across Spain jumped on comments from a senior official this week in which he let slip that the date of the next general election may be brought forward. Jose Luis Abalos, the left-leaning Partido Socialista’s (PSOE) Organisational Secretary, said the party had not ruled out holding a ‘Super Sunday’ on May 26. The move would see municipal, regional, national and European elections held on the same day. Speaking during a visit to the Moroccan capital of Rabat on Monday, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez did not confirm or deny early election speculation when pressed. He said Abalos had made a ‘common sense’ suggestion and added it was within the Prime Minister’s powers to decide when an election would be held. Sanchez’s comments mark a change in tone and are significant because he has repeatedly and explicitly ruled out bringing elections forward from their current date. A national vote has to be held no later than Sunday July 26, 2020.
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‘SUPER SUNDAY’: Abalos (left) said elections could be held next May. Leading figures from other parties were quick to respond to the remarks. Pablo Casado, leader of the conservative Partido Popular (PP), called on Sanchez to hold elections ‘immediately.’ He added his party was ‘ready to win’ when he did. Ines Arrimadas, spokesperson for the centrist Ciudadanos, echoed Casado and said Sanchez should hold a vote as soon as possible. Pablo Enchenique, the leftist Podemos’ Organisational Secretary, said the party’s
governing body would meet tomorrow (Friday) to decide on a course of action. Sanchez’s decision this week not to rule out a ballot could be interpreted as a realisation that the ruling PSOE’s position in Parliament leaves it with little room for manoeuvre. Its casual relationship with the small regionalist parties who banded together with the PSOE to oust Mariano Rajoy’s PP government in June has not survived into the autumn. Some have ruled out backing the PSOE’s budget for next year.
AN overseas visit by the Prime Minister last week led the leader of Spain’s conservative opposition party to muse on the country’s colonial past. Pablo Casado, leader of the Partido Popular (PP), said last Saturday that Spain had not sought to colonise its former imperial possessions. His comments came as Pedro Sanchez and King Felipe travelled to Guatemala for the 12th Ibero-American Business Meeting in Antigua. “We did not colonise, what we did was to have a bigger Spain,” Casado said. He added many countries in Latin America, which were colonised by Spain from the 16th century onwards, had good relations with the ‘mother country.’ The comments expose the difficulty Spain shares with other former imperial powers in Europe over confronting their colonial legacy. Sanchez will have been keen to present Spain as a state among equals while meeting with his Latin American counterparts. A trip to Morocco this week, another former Spanish colony, had much the same tone. Casado’s comments reveal a tendency for those on the right particularly to dwell on an empire long-since consigned to history. Poll tracker: Partido Socialista (PSOE): 26.9 per cent, 107 seats Partido Popular (PP): 25.8 per cent, 101 seats Ciudadanos: 20.4 per cent, 67 seats Unidos Podemos: 17.3 per cent, 51 seats Result: PSOE largest party, no overall control.
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Food firms merger set TWO Spanish business to business food suppliers have unveiled plans to merge into a single company. Siro and Cerealto, whose customers include the supermarket chain Mercadona, said they will now become the Cerealto Siro Foods group. The firm is set to supply cereal products to retailers. The new company will have turned over an estimated €600 million by the end of this year. Its output is estimated to be more than 400,000 tons across 17 factories.
2.2 per cent
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‘High beam’ economics SPAIN’S Prime Minister has called for a ‘high beam’ economic policy that takes into account future generations while on a visit to Central America. Pedro Sanchez, who was speaking at the 12th annual Ibero-American Business Meeting in the city of Antigua in Guatemala, said long-term economic planning should also take the environment into account. The meeting comes as part of the 26th Ibero-American summit, an annual gathering of the heads of government from the world’s Spanish and Portuguesespeaking countries.
By Joe Gerrard Sanchez said: “We have to develop an economic policy with high beams, thinking above all of the generations of today and tomorrow. “The generations that follow us have the same right as we do to enjoy a planet like the one that we are now treading on and breathing in,” he said. Sanchez also highlighted his government’s commitment to gender equality. Rebeca Grynspan, the General Secretary of the Organisation of Ibero-American states, praised Sanchez for his appoint-
ment of a female-majority cabinet, among other measures. Sanchez said he was pushing to open a debate in Europe about gender equality in the business world. Several European countries have set targets of ensuring company boards are 30 per cent female by the early 2020’s. “Gender equality is of vital importance. We cannot squander the talent of 50 per cent of our societies,” he said. It comes as Spain’s ruling left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) has unveiled measures to equalise maternity and paternity leave among other plans.
SPANISH car firm SEAT’s operating profit rose by €237 million between January and September this year, an increase of 54.4 per cent on the same period last year. The company said the increase was driven by higher sales of more expensive cars and better equipped models. Revenues also rose during the same period by 6.7 per cent to more than €7.7 billion, up from about €7.2 billion. The turnover was the highest in the firm’s history.
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Holiday hiring A TOTAL of 1,034,000 people are set to be hired for temporary Christmas work across Spain this holiday season, an increase of 4.5 per cent on 2017 according to the Adecco human resources firm.
RECORD LEVELS: The Bank of Spain building in Madrid. SPANISH government debt rose by almost €12 billion in September to around €1.18 trillion, a record high according to data from the country’s central bank. The Bank of Spain said the national debt was now equivalent to 98 per cent of Spain’s gross domestic product (GDP). The September increase means that Spain’s debt has risen month-on-month twice consecutively. The €1.2 trillion figure also tops the previous record of €1.16 trillion
set in June. Public debt grew by €41.5 billion, or 3.6 per cent, from September 2017 to the same month this year according to the Bank of Spain’s data. Central bank officials said the growing debts of Spain’s autonomous regions partly drove the increase. Their debt burdens grew by 2.3 per cent last September compared to the same month in 2017 and now stands at more than €291 million. Welfare spending increases also contributed to the increase, the Bank of Spain said.
Bank ruling ALAVA’S Provincial Court has ruled that Kutxabank must end a €2 charge on each deposit made into clients’ accounts, upholding a previous ruling from the First Commercial Court of Vitoria which found the practice was ‘abusive.’
Value fall THE Abengoa energy firm is now worth less than €60 million on the IBEX Spanish stock exchange, a historic low that comes four years after the company’s capital stock was worth an estimated €4 billion.
Poverty threat despite recovery SPAIN’S economic recovery since the financial crash is well documented, but impressive growth rates have failed to make a dent in the number of people struggling to make ends meet despite being in employment. Labour ministry figures show a combination of low wages and reliance on temporary contracts is keeping nearly one in six workers stuck below the poverty line. Spain also has the European Union’s highest pro-
portion of workers at risk of poverty 13.1 per cent, after Greece and Romania. The country’s economic downturn sparked a ‘freeze on wages.’ Salaries did not recover when the economy returned to growth because unemployment has remained high. The jobless rate is the second-highest in the eurozone after Greece despite falling from a peak of nearly 27 per cent in 2013 to 14.5 per cent in September.
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Tall stories that just aren’t true LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT JUST when you think you’d heard it all… this week’s blurb comes to you all the way from sunny Fulham SW6. It is a beautiful autumn day, the leaves are piling up in a multitude of magnificent hues and the sun is beaming down from a pale blue cloudless sky. Unfortunately the ol’ boy is writing this from his sick bed. I’m just laying here with a temperature, feeling like death, listening to the vaguely muffled voices of people, wafting up from the street as they go about their Sunday rituals. The fact that I’ve heard not one word of English so far is not going to influence this week’s piece one tiny bit, promise! No, what I have done of course, is tune in to the EWN online. As ya do. And (sigh) I really do feel it’s once again time to set the record straight. Last week, word reached me on Mallorca (from the council offices no less) that they were under the impression I had served a prison sentence for murdering my first wife! The same week, a close friend confided in another, that they had always been under the impression I had indeed committed murder and done time for it. Well I can categorically inform all concerned that, although I did serve time for an affray in a
SYMPATHY: Leapy has previously stated his sympathy for victims of the Grenfell Tower fire. pub 40 years ago, (an event well chronicled) these rumours are complete rubbish and, to be quite honest, I do often find them quite amusing. These tall stories are usually embellished by the narrators to make as much impact as possible on the listener and are, to my way of think-
ing, fairly harmless and don’t bother the ol’ boy one iota. Not in the same category however was the missive printed on last week’s letters page. It is plainly libellous and I should have certainly been given the opportunity to ask for proof of the insinuations. The letter stated that in a past
column Leapy wrote. ‘In my opinion the victims of the Grenfell Tower block disaster would have rather died than be woken up at that ungodly hour.’ Well I can quite categorically inform all involved that I would never even consider writing something as evil and inappropriate as a remark like that. The only way that would have ever even possibly got into the column, would have been as an example of my disgust at people who could make such distasteful jokes in the wake of such tragedy; and even then I am pretty certain I would have found it too abhorrent to include in my piece. Sometimes these rumours can be taken just that little bit too far and this accusation has done just that. Unless it can be proved and the column in question produced I demand an immediate apology from the writer or Leapy’s wrath will be invoked beyond peril. Just to put minds at rest that they may have been have been hobnobbing with a murderer, I’m really looking forward to spending Christmas with my Irish family, which of course also includes my first wife. Kicking and very much alive. T’be sure, T’be sure! Keep the Faith. Love Leapy. leapylee2002@gmail.com
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TECH FOR THE TIMID SMALL is beautiful says the 70’s slogan - though the anatomical enhancement offers appearing daily in my Inbox definitely suggest otherwise. Although Microsoft is no longer the world’s richest tech company (Apple has €250 billion in the piggy-bank it simply can’t spend), hundreds of millions of people worldwide still pay for the monster Microsoft Office suite. Yet we’re awash in free software, and in 2018 much of it is now as good as the stuff you buy. Take the latest FreeOffice which many reviewers say matches its bloated Microsoft rival. Entirely compatible with MS Office formats, at just 400 MB it weighs in at a mere fraction of the size and at none of the price. Choose which or all of the three programs it contains to install, hit go and it’s done in a trice. Last time I installed MS Office I had to make tea, twice. Neither is FreeOffice alone as a perfectly valid alternative. Libre-
Deal or no deal? It’s free Why pay good money for software costing nothing, asks Terence Kennedy
A SWEET SUITE: With no hidden costs. Office and OpenOffice have been around for years, both free. Google’s office apps are free to use online, there’s iWork for Apple, or you could go for the outliers like WPS Office or Calligra Office. How about a free operating system? Linux costs nothing and comes in a range of flavours, with Linux Ubuntu or Mint the easiest for beginners as the system moves
steadily closer to looking and acting like Windows. Microsoft’s Outlook was the gold standard in e-mail ‘clients’ (programs) for years; now many people see it as simply clunky, and there are scads of free alternatives, from the favourite Thunderbird to the more eccentric ones like Mailbird, the veteran Pegasus Mail or Incredimail. Professionals may shell out
some €20 a month to use Adobe’s Photoshop suite; the rest of us plebs should be perfectly content with popular and free photo-editing programs like GIMP, PhotoScape or my own personal favourite, Paint.NET. Need an audio editor? Audacity has done a brilliant job for free for years. Have to make PDF documents? You could pay handsomely for Adobe’s Acrobat, or just draw up your document in pretty much any modern wordprocessor without cost and then ‘Save As’ a PDF. AntiVirus? Companies make a fortune selling us paid protection, yet reviews consistently rate many of the freebies as being up there with the rest: Avira, Avast, BitDefender, AVG… So why not take a leaf from the book of Sandra Bullock, one of the world’s richest actors. ‘I’ll do anything for free stuff,’ she said a while back without a smidgen of shame. Me too, but in this instance without the hashtag.
Para nada, gratis FREEBIES are often cut-down versions of full-price corporate programs, and FreeOffice is no exception; business users pay, while the rest of us are simply good PR. It has the three main programs most people use: word-processing, a spreadsheet and presentations, all looking uncannily like their Microsoft rivals. Like MS Office there are fancy new ribbons; unlike it you can switch back to a ‘Classic’ menu. Installation is gratifyingly lightweight: the download file is just 400 MB, against four times that for MS Office. Best of all, and in common with most modern free suites, right up-front you can set the program permanently to save automatically in the Microsoft default formats which have now become the global standard (.docx, .xlsx and .pptx). What’s not to like?
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THURSDAY - 22 NOVEMBER
7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Island Medics 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm A Matter of Life and Debt 12:45pm The Sheriffs are Coming 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Impossible 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm The Hairy Bikers' Comfort Food 5:30pm Make Me a Dealer 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Salisbury Nerve Agent Attack the Inside Story 10:00pm Ambulance 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News 11:45pm Question Time 12:45am This Week
8:15am Make Me a Dealer 9:00am MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm Think Tank 2:45pm The House That £100k Built 3:45pm Highlands Scotland's Wild Heart 4:45pm India: Nature's Wonderland 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Strictly: It Takes Two 8:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00pm Inside the Foreign Office 11:00pm Live at the Apollo 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am Surgeons: At the Edge of Life 1:15am The Assassination of Gianni Versace - American Crime Story
4:20am This is BBC Four 8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm The Sky at Night Documentary series. Mercury, unique amongst the planets, is shrinking. 9:00pm The Most Courageous Raid of WWII 10:00pm Tomorrow's World Live: For One Night Only A special live 90-minute edition of the iconic science and technology programme 11:30pm The Wonderful World of Blood with Michael Mosley 12:30am Andrew Marr: My Brain and Me 1:30am Tunes for Tyrants: Music and Power with Suzy Klein 2:30am Invasion! With Sam Willis 3:30am The Most Courageous Raid of WWII
4:50am ITV Nightscreen 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Trump and the Truth: America's Conspiracy Wars - Tonight 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Gino's Italian Coastal Escape 10:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:30pm ITV News 12:00am ITV News London
9:00am Emmerdale 9:25am Coronation Street 10:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20am Planet's Got Talent 11:50am I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 12:50pm You've Been Framed! 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Family Guy 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm I'm a Celebrity... Extra Camp 12:35am Family Guy
3:30am Teleshopping 7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Heartbeat 9:00am The Royal 10:05am Judge Judy 10:30am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:30am Agatha Christie's Poirot 1:30pm The Royal 2:35pm Heartbeat 3:40pm Classic Coronation Street 4:15pm Classic Coronation Street 4:45pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 10:00pm Vera 12:00am A Touch of Frost 2:05am Liverpool 1 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping
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FRIDAY - 23 NOVEMBER
7:30am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:40am Frasier 10:10am Frasier 10:40am Frasier 11:10am Find it, Fix it, Flog it 12:05pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Kirstie's Handmade Christmas 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Fifteen to One 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm George Clarke's Old House, New Home 10:00pm The First 11:00pm Naked Attraction 12:05am First Dates
9:25am Floogals 9:40am Shimmer and Shine 9:55am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:05am Peppa Pig 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm The Sweetest Christmas 1:55pm Britain's Greatest Bridges 2:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Back to Christmas 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Esther Rantzen's House Trap 9:00pm Shop Smart, Save Money: Black Friday Special 10:00pm Blood 11:00pm Tortured by Mum and Dad? - The Turpin 13
1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Impossible 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm The Hairy Bikers' Comfort Food 5:30pm Make Me a Dealer 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Not Going Out 10:00pm Have I Got News for You 10:30pm Would I Lie to You? 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:40pm The Graham Norton Show 12:25am Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle 12:55am David Brent: Life on the Road
7:30am A Matter of Life and Debt 8:15am Make Me a Dealer 9:00am Shop Well for Less 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm Think Tank 2:45pm The House That £100k Built 3:45pm Highlands Scotland's Wild Heart 4:45pm India: Nature's Wonderland 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Strictly: It Takes Two 8:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 8:30pm Mastermind 9:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 10:00pm Made in Great Britain 11:00pm The Mash Report 11:30pm Newsnight 12:05am Front Row Late 12:40am Roots 2:15am Panorama
4:30am This is BBC Four 8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Top of the Pops Gary Davies and Simon Mayo present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 October 1986. 9:00pm The Live Lounge Show 10:00pm David Cassidy: The Last Session 11:25pm Country Music Awards 2018 12:25am Country and Beyond with the Shires 1:25am Country at the BBC 2:25am Top of the Pops 3:00am Depeche Mode at the BBC 4:00am The Live Lounge Show 5:00am This is BBC Four
8:05am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:20am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:55am Formula 1 11:35am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:30pm The Simpsons 12:55pm Channel 4 News 1:00pm A New Life in the Sun 1:55pm Formula 1 4:00pm Fifteen to One 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm Unreported World 9:00pm Alone at Home 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm The Last Leg 12:05am Naked Attraction 1:10am Speed 2: Cruise Control 3:15am The First 4:05am On the Edge 4:30am Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it 5:25am Food Unwrapped
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6:00am Sky Sports News 7:00am Live European Tour Golf Day one of the UBS Hong Kong Open on the European Tour from the Hong Kong Golf Club. 9:30am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Match Centre 12:00pm Match Centre 1:00pm Sky Sports News 2:00pm Sky Sports News 3:00pm Info not available 6:00pm Live NFL: Atlanta @ New Orleans Thanksgiving arrives at Ford Field as the Detroit Lions host their NFC North rivals Chicago Bears. 10:30pm Live ICC Womens World T20 12:30am Live ICC Womens World T20 4:30am ICC Cricket 360 5:00am Cricket
9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm The Imitation Game 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:05pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm ITV News London 11:50pm Invictus 2:10am Jackpot247 4:00am Cold Feet 4:50am ITV Nightscreen
9:55am You've Been Framed! 10:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20am Planet's Got Talent 11:50am I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed: Gold 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Family Guy 11:05pm I'm a Celebrity... Extra Camp 12:05am Family Guy 12:35am Family Guy
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5:00am Cricket 7:00am Cricket Day one of the third Test between Sri Lanka and England in Colombo. 1:00pm Cricket 1:30pm Simon and Toto Simon sits down with Toto Wolff to find out about the man who runs Mercedes. 1:45pm Live Abu Dhabi F1 GP: Practice 3:50pm Seb and Kimi Chat to Martin 4:00pm Football Centre 5:00pm Football Centre 6:00pm Live NBA: Minnesota @ Brooklyn 8:30pm Football 11:15pm The Debate Live 12:15am EFL Greatest Games 12:30am Football Countdowns 1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Live PGA Tour Golf
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Teleshopping The Chase Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals Storage Wars Storage Wars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Devon and Cornwall Cops Devon and Cornwall Cops Inside London Fire Brigade High Plains Drifter FYI Daily High Plains Drifter The Professionals The Americans The Protectors
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The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Agatha Christie's Poirot The Royal Heartbeat Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. Classic Coronation Street Classic Coronation Street Agatha Christie's Poirot Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Agatha Christie's Poirot Vera A Touch of Frost The Danish Girl Agatha Christie's Poirot Agatha Christie's Poirot
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Teleshopping The Chase Pawn Stars Kojak Kojak's investigation into the deaths of several dockers is thwarted by a code of silence. Quincy, M.E. LA County's sleuthing Chief Coroner stakes his reputation on another case Minder The Sweeney The Professionals Darts The Professionals Storage Wars Storage Wars Darts The Glimmer Man FYI Daily The Glimmer Man The Professionals Minder ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping
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Shane the Chef Peppa Pig Peppa Pig Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Paw Patrol Floogals Shimmer and Shine Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Jeremy Vine Merry Ex-Mas Cruising with Jane McDonald 5 News Lunchtime Home and Away Neighbours Finding Father Christmas Friends Friends 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Gadget Show Britain by Boat Blood Air Force One Police Interceptors
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SATURDAY - 24 NOVEMBER
2:35am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Classic Mary Berry 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:15pm Bargain Hunt 3:00pm Rugby Union 5:30pm Final Score 6:10pm BBC News 6:20pm BBC London News 6:30pm The Time it Takes 7:00pm Pointless 7:50pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:10pm Michael Mcintyre's Big Show 10:10pm Casualty 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Match of the Day 12:45am The NFL Show 1:15am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:20am BBC News
4:20am This is BBC Two 7:40am Top Class 8:10am All Over the Place 8:40am Wild and Weird 2 8:55am Show Me What You're Made of 9:25am Got What it Takes? 10:00am Super Smart Animals 11:00am Bearwalker of the Northwoods 12:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:00pm Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul 2:00pm Talking Pictures 2:45pm Move Over, Darling 4:30pm Flog It! 5:15pm Make Me a Dealer 6:00pm Rugby Union 8:30pm Rugby Union 9:30pm Dad's Army 10:00pm Evita: The Making of a Superstar 11:00pm QI XL 11:45pm Snowfall 12:30am Cold in July 2:15am A War 4:00am This is BBC Two
8:30am Scrambled! 8:35am The Tom and Jerry Show 8:50am The Powerpuff Girls 9:10am Toonmarty 9:30am Robozuna 10:05am Mighty Magiswords 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:40pm Gino's Italian Coastal Escape 1:10pm The X Factor 2:10pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:30pm ITV Racing: Live from Haydock 5:00pm The Chase 6:00pm ITV Evening News 6:15pm ITV News London 6:30pm Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones 9:00pm The X Factor 10:30pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:30pm ITV News 11:45pm The Mask 1:35am Jackpot247
7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:30am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:25pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 1:30pm Celebrity Catchphrase 2:30pm You've Been Framed! Gold 3:35pm Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 4:40pm FYI Daily 4:45pm Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 5:50pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 6:55pm Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 8:00pm FYI Daily 8:05pm Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 9:10pm Hellboy II: The Golden Army 10:20pm FYI Daily 10:25pm Hellboy II: The Golden Army 11:30pm I'm a Celebrity... Extra Camp 12:35am Family Guy
5:00am This is BBC Four 8:00pm The Secret History of Our Streets The stories of archetypal streets in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. 9:00pm Operation Gold Rush with Dan Snow 10:00pm Beck: The Devil's Attorney Swedish detective drama. Martin Beck investigates the murder of a restaurant owner. 11:30pm Emeli Sande: Radio 2 in Concert 12:30am David Cassidy: The Last Session 1:55am Top of the Pops 2:30am The Secret History of Our Streets 3:30am Blackadder Goes Forth 4:00am Blackadder Goes Forth 4:30am This is BBC Four
5:05am Agatha Christie's Poirot 6:05am Judge Judy 6:30am ITV3 Nightscreen 7:00am Judge Judy 7:20am Murder, She Wrote Another case for Jessica Fletcher, novelist and amateur sleuth. 8:10am Columbo: Playback Classic murder mystery. 9:50am The Mirror Crack'd 12:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 2:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 4:00pm Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 6:00pm Lewis 8:00pm Midsomer Murders 10:00pm Midsomer Murders 12:00am Vera 2:00am On the Buses 2:30am On the Buses 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping
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SUNDAY - 25 NOVEMBER
5:55am Fifteen to One 6:45am Kirstie's Fill Your House for Free 7:05am Triathlon 7:30am King of Queens 7:55am King of Queens 8:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:50am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:20am Frasier 9:50am Frasier 10:20am Off the Grid 10:55am Formula 1 12:25pm Hamilton v Vettel: The Fight for Five 12:55pm Formula 1 3:45pm Countdown 4:35pm A Place in the Sun 5:35pm Location, Location, Location 6:40pm Channel 4 News 7:10pm Rugby Union 9:30pm John and Yoko: Above Us Only Sky 11:20pm The Other Woman 1:30am Criminal 3:20am Hollyoaks Omnibus 5:30am Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it
10:00am Pirata and Capitano 10:15am Noddy: Toyland Detective 10:30am Floogals 10:50am Paw Patrol 11:00am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am Make You Laugh Out Loud 11:55am The Secret Life of Puppies 12:40pm A Prince for Christmas 2:25pm Miss Christmas 4:10pm Rocky Mountain Christmas 6:00pm The Family Man 8:20pm Shop Smart, Save Money: Black Friday Special 9:10pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 10:05pm 5 News Weekend 10:10pm Revealed 11:10pm White House Down 1:45am Mobs and Yobs: Caught on Camera
9:35am Match of the Day 11:00am The Andrew Marr Show 12:00pm Sunday Politics 12:30pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:30pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:15pm Songs of Praise 2:55pm Escape to the Country 3:40pm Shrek 2 5:05pm Dynasties 6:05pm BBC News 6:20pm BBC London News 6:30pm Countryfile 7:30pm Doctor Who 8:20pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:00pm Dynasties 10:00pm Little Drummer Girl 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm BBC London News 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:30am The Women's Football Show 1:05am The Apprentice 2:05am The Apprentice: You're Fired! 2:35am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:40am BBC News
4:00am This is BBC Two 7:50am Greatest Gardens 8:20am Great British Garden Revival 9:20am The Instant Gardener 10:05am Countryfile 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm The Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure 1:30pm A Cook Abroad 2:30pm Rugby Union 3:30pm Talking Pictures 4:00pm Reach for the Sky 6:10pm Flog It! 7:00pm Colombia with Simon Reeve 8:00pm Britain's Biggest Warship 9:00pm Dragons' Den 10:00pm Louis Theroux's Altered States: Take My Baby 11:00pm A Great British Injustice: The Maguire Story 12:00am The Mash Report 12:35am I'll Get This 1:05am Inside Obama's White House 2:05am Question Time 3:05am Holby City 4:05am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.
4:30am This is BBC Four 8:00pm A History of Christianity 9:00pm Jazzology with Soweto Kinch Saxophonist Soweto Kinch takes a personal journey into jazz. 10:00pm BBC Young Jazz Musician 2018 Final 12:00am Rich Hall's Countrier Than You Award-winning comedian Rich Hall takes a country music journey from Tennessee to Texas to look at the movements and artists that don't get as much notoriety but have helped shape the genre over the years. 1:30am Lucy Worsley: Mozart's London Odyssey 2:30am Giselle 3:30am Jazzology with Soweto Kinch 4:30am This is BBC Four
6:45am King of Queens 7:10am King of Queens 7:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25am Frasier 8:55am Frasier 9:25am Jamie Cooks Italy 10:00am Sunday Brunch 1:00pm Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Live Build Up 1:45pm Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Live 4:25pm Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Live Reaction 5:35pm Back to the Future Part II 7:35pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Great Canal Journeys 9:00pm Escape to the Chateau 10:00pm A Very British Country House 11:00pm Tin Star 11:55pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 1:00am The Gunman 3:05am The Last Leg 4:00am A Year in the New Forest
9:00am Peppa Pig 9:05am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:20am Paw Patrol 9:35am Nella the Princess Knight 9:55am Shimmer and Shine 10:05am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10:20am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10:35am Friends 1:30pm Friends 2:30pm Friends 3:00pm Friends 3:30pm Northpole 2: Open for Christmas 5:10pm Deck the Halls 7:00pm San Andreas 8:00pm 5 News 8:05pm San Andreas 9:05pm Britain's Parking Hell 9:55pm 5 News Weekend 10:00pm Mad Max: Fury Road 11:00pm 5 News 11:05pm Mad Max: Fury
4:00am Teleshopping 7:00am World Cup Rivalries: England v Argentina Short sports film about this compelling sporting rivalry. 7:20am Kojak 8:20am The Professionals 9:25am Motorsport UK 10:30am ITV Racing: The Opening Show 11:30am Storage Wars 12:00pm Storage Wars 12:25pm Storage Wars 12:55pm Storage Wars 1:20pm World of Sport 1:45pm Darts 6:00pm Pawn Stars 6:30pm Pawn Stars 7:00pm Pawn Stars 7:25pm Pawn Stars 8:00pm Darts 12:00am The Fugitive 1:00am FYI Daily 1:05am The Fugitive 2:40am The Americans 3:40am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:00am Teleshopping
5:15am Cricket Day two of the third Test between Sri Lanka and England in Colombo. 7:00am Cricket 1:00pm Football 3:30pm Live Autumn International: Engvaus England and Australia go head-to-head at Twickenham in the Quilter Internationals. 6:30pm Rugby Union 9:00pm Live International Fight Night 12:30am Live ICC Womens World T20 4:30am Cricket Relive one of the greatest moments in Ashes history. 4:45am Cricket 5:15am Cricket
10:05am Mighty Magiswords 10:25am ITV News 10:30am The Martin Lewis Money Show Live 11:25am Doc Martin 12:30pm Midsomer Murders 2:25pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:35pm The X Factor 4:00pm Paul O'grady: For the Love of Dogs 4:30pm The Chase 5:30pm Tipping Point 6:30pm Tenable 7:30pm ITV Evening News 7:45pm ITV News London 8:00pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 9:00pm The X Factor 10:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:30pm ITV News 11:50pm David Walliams Presents... Revenge of Alright on the Night
3:50am Teleshopping 6:50am ITV2 Nightscreen 7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:25am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:50am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:50pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 1:50pm Celebrity Catchphrase 2:50pm You've Been Framed! 3:50pm Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams 4:50pm FYI Daily 4:55pm Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams 5:55pm The Mummy Returns 7:00pm FYI Daily 7:05pm The Mummy Returns 8:20pm Creed 9:20pm FYI Daily 9:25pm Creed 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm I'm a Celebrity... Extra Camp 12:35am Family Guy 1:05am Family Guy
3:30am Teleshopping 7:00am Murder, She Wrote 8:00am Heartbeat 9:00am Heartbeat 10:05am Jane Eyre 12:20pm Hidden Treasure 2:20pm Columbo: A Deadly State of Mind 4:00pm Columbo 6:00pm Endeavour Crime drama series about the young Detective Constable Endeavour Morse. 8:00pm Foyle's War 10:00pm Vera 12:00am Changeling 2:45am A Touch of Frost 4:30am Road to Avonlea 5:35am Road to Avonlea Sara inadvertently helps a conman skip town with the proceeds from a magic lantern show.
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Teleshopping The Protectors The Professionals The Professionals Drama series about two criminal intelligence agents. The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Darts Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Made in Britain Darts Death Race FYI Daily Death Race The Professionals The Protectors ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping
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by Pete Woodall, Woody's Los Boliches THERE are many Brits living in Spain, their status ‘under the radar,’ non-residents living here permanently. Happy long term ‘touristas’ with cars, guitars, horses, houses and internet TV. Although technically illegal, generally they do no harm, they are givers not takers. Many ‘illegals’ but not all are UK pensioners or Brits enjoying early retirement, contributing to the local economy with their weekly shop, buying coffees and meals in restaurants. Some have private medical, others wing it on their EHIC but according to the rules for Spanish residency they are not legally resident. They do this by bending the EU freedom of movement regulations, just wave your British passport use the EU/EEA citizens line at the airport and no one checks. However if Brexit comes to pass this could all change. Potentially it will be just like it is for visiting Australians or
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Living under the radar PASSPORT: An EU entry and exit stamp from Malaga airport.
Canadians and some other non EU/EEA citizens. No more easy EU/EEA line at the airport, but a nice entry stamp in your non EU British passport. Basically such dated stamps allows the bearer entry into the EU Schengen zone for a period of 90 days in any 180 days period. Similar to visiting the USA, by day 91 you’re expected to be out. That is out of the entire Schengen zone not just Spain. Holiday over and no return until
the ‘90 days in any 180 days period’ is over. Schengen visas are rarely extended and overstay often punished. Although reportedly less so in southern Europe than in the north. Similar rules reinforced by the E u r o p e a n Tr a v e l I n f o r m a t i o n and Authorisation System (ETIAS) in 2021 could soon apply to the British and as EU freedom of movement and the corresponding restrictions are usually EU wide this would logically
cover the entire Schengen area from Portugal to Finland. So no border runs to Portugal or Gibraltar to get your passport stamped and return to ‘su casita’ the next day. Of course if you’re retired you could go to the UK or Morocco for three months and then return here for 90 days and then go back to the UK etc. Shifts, three months in - three months out but let’s face it, your pot plants are going to look pretty sad, your
pool will probably turn green but not from envy and your relatives might get a tad fed up with your new nomadic arrangements. Hedging your bets, regardless of the outcome from the events that started in June 2016, retired or otherwise if you like it here but you’re living “‘under the radar,’ high time to be sorting out your residency papers, documenting your EU rights and getting your EU feet under the EU table while you still can.
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BEING a British member of the European Union has just saved my life. But how can that be? How can being British and still within the EU be a life saver? Please let me explain. I am writing this from a hospital bed in the Inmaculada facility in Huercal-Overa (Almeria) I am a retired British expat living in Spain and I have just had the misfortune to suffer a heart attack. My life was saved by an amazing piece of cutting-edge medical technology at the nearby Torrecardenas hospital in Almeria operated by a young female surgeon of outstanding ability and expertise. Human hearts have three main arteries. In my case, there were blockages in all three. In the past, open heart surgery would have been the only option. My 21st century procedure, here in Spain, was rather different and much less risky. If Britain had already crashed out of the EU without a deal, then you would not be reading this because I’d be dead. Without the reciprocal health agreements between Britain and Spain as fellow EU members, there would be no free medical treatment for British pensioners living in Spain. The only alternative would be expensive private health care or people would have to move back to Britain and fall on the mercy of the already overstretched NHS and ultimately social services. So to all the squabbling politicians and hard-line Brexiteers I issue this truly heartfelt (pun intended) appeal. Give us a second referendum now we are no longer so ignorant of the facts. If you care about the well-being of your own citizens instead of your political career ambitions, be fully democratic and let us make a more informed decision NOW! It may be a matter of life and death. Brian Eagleson
Hospital thanks SO many people give negative comments but we are very slow for giving positive comments and thanks. I wish to thank publically the staff at Denia Marina Salud Hospital for their help, compassion and efficiency. Both my husband and many friends have received fantastic service from these dedicated people and I want them to know they are appreciated. Mrs M Ranger
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The EU is a life saver DISGUSTED: Turtle doves should be protected.
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AS a regular reader of your great newspaper, I was disgusted to read in your issue, dated 11-17 October, the article Castle fit for a King. In it they advertise extensive grounds and the shooting of wood pigeons, turtle doves and thrushes. Wood pigeons are a pest to farmers and are large enough to be eaten. What do ‘sportmen’ shoot beautiful turtle doves and thrushes for, ‘sport’? These two birds are rightly protected in the UK. Turtle dove numbers are down by about 90 per cent, they migrate to Africa and face many dangers on the way, including it seems in Estepona. I hope that you can find space for this, carry on the good work. J R Frensham
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THE family of a British woman who died in suspicious circumstances in Benidorm have issued a statement which raises important points about the way journalists should cover such stories. Brian Maxwell, the father of 27-year-old Kirsty, said in the statement reporters had being too speculative about the case. Ms Maxwell fell from a hotel balcony and investigations into her death are still ongoing. The press has been rife with speculation into how the 27year-old may have died. On several occasions reports have been published based on statements and allegations not investigated or discussed in court. The freedom of the press to report what it believes the public ought to know is a key part of any free and democratic society. But when journalists wade into speculation, rumours and half-truths and publish them as though they were fact, they have strayed far from what their purpose should be. Journalists should report the news as they know it and their job is to ensure the public is informed with the best and most reliable information available. If reporters morph into judge, jury and jailer on matters where details are unknown or unclear then that is taking liberties with the truth. Ms Maxwell’s story may sell plenty of newspapers but behind the reports there is a family still grieving and seeking closure for the loss of their child.
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DISTRESSING VIDEO: ‘Horrible massacre’ as 12 hunting dogs and a deer fall into ravine in Spain I would have no problem pushing that ‘hunter’ over to share the same fate as his dogs. Tony W I’ve been in this country 18 years and it’s getting worse!! Uneducated Neanderthal imbeciles!! Gael This is so awful. What if those poor animals didn’t die straightaway. I wonder if they had the decency to put them out of their misery. Poor dogs. Wendy The wrong animal went over the cliff.
Alison I think the best thing is to find the hunters and shame them on social media... Juliet Couldn’t watch the video but from the reading these yobs need finding and pushed over the same ravine. Barbara How absolutely awful and so it contjnues. I certainly had little education before living in Spain as to the cruelties that exist to animals here. I feel it’s something that will take many years before things may change. There are lots of good Spanish people who look after
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Isn’t it time people were just left alone??? Loads of immigrants coming here and you’re more concerned with diverting your own drug deliveries - busting everyone else for smoking a J and having a party!! GET a LIFE !!!!! Sean
their animals I certainly know of quite a few. I know that in the UK there are just as awful cruel things happening to animals too. Margaret
Six migrant youths on the run after absconding from Costa care centre
Been in Spain 40 years and seen so much cruelty. It’s a way of life. OK there are very good Spanish animal lovers but not enough. Paul
Illegal rave drugs bust by police in south of Spain They love the soft targets, don’t they? Absolutely pathetic to prioritise people having a good time when there’s burglaries and violent crimes happening all around. I respect the police in most other countries, but the Spanish police are just a bunch of bullies and thugs with huge chips on their shoulders. Andy
What did they expect. They all want to get to Central London. PM Baby donkey dumped in plastic bag loses battle for life despite efforts of caring Brit expats in Spain people that do this need torching. Sean
DREAM JOB: A Place in the Sun house-hunting show gets a new presenter If Jean is joining does that mean somebody is leaving? Angus
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Cryptic Across 1 Famous footballer conserving energy in attack (5) 4 Mendicants getting an egg in licensed premises (7) 8 Nanny by a railway store (7) 9 Three diverted close by (5) 10 Be a grass repeatedly in prison (4,4) 11 Club which finally provided a steam-room (4) 13 Vicar Peter hides rug (6) 14 Servant keeping doctor in Spanish capital (6) 17 Only part of a shoe (4) 19 Not a sign used for legal clerks (8) 22 Go to get permission (5) 23 Hebe's upset when I have a source of sweetness (7) 24 Have doubts about American political leader in religious order (7) 25 Painful result of arranging roses (5) Down 1 Spurious marsh seen by American (5) 2 You’ll turn nuts if you use it (7) 3 Ref rants about changeover (8) 4 What's done by accident on the other side? (6) 5 Get a poor number of spectators (4) 6 Lakeland setting for youth leader (5) 7 Boiled the seed in error (7)
12 Marine mammals confused men at sea (8) 13 Keeps making chess move (7) 15 Long-reigning prince is less dry (7) 16 Toothed implement at war (6)
Code Breaker
18 Many young men have nothing inside them (5) 20 Measures taken to destroy pests (5) 21 Hope Leeds United includes Brazilian star player (4)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 8 represents W and 18 represents H, so fill in W every time the figure 8 appears and H every time the figure 18 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
Across 1 State of confusion (5) 4 Apartments (5) 7 Become technologically advanced (9) 8 Exchange for money (4) 10 Leave (6) 12 Red table wine (6) 13 Shed tears (4) 16 General officer ranking below a major general (9) 18 Discuss with reasoning (5) 19 Enthusiastic (5)
English - Spanish
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE
Across 1 Strawberry (5) 4 Swimming pool (7) 8 Ecuador (7) 9 Sand (5) 10 Portraits (8) 11 Like (similar to) (4) 13 To run (6) 14 Mixture (6) 17 Trato (4) 19 Colchón (8) 22 Enfermera (5) 23 Agency (7) 24 Arroyos (7) 25 Forma (figura) (5)
Down 1 Strips of potato fried in deep fat (5) 2 Intend or try to do (3) 3 Edge (4) 4 Variety of polecat (6) 5 Try to stir up public opinion (7) 6 Rain mingled with snow or hail (5) 9 Ahead (7) 11 Censure severely or angrily (6) 12 Highly venomous African or Asian snake (5) 14 Adult male singing voice above baritone (5) 15 Eat formally (4) 17 Floor covering (3)
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Down 1 To fry (5) 2 To burp (7) 3 Day before yesterday (8) 4 Loro (6) 5 Remojar (4) 6 Unharmed (5) 7 Poppy (7) 12 Plumas (8) 13 Chains (7) 15 Science (7) 16 Ensaladas (6) 18 To open (5) 20 Pala (para cavar) (5) 21 Scholarship (4)
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.
Nonagram How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case C) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
LOTTERY UK NATIONAL LOTTERY
4
5
9
12
17
42
BONUS BALL
32
IRISH LOTTO
Average: 8
Saturday November 17
Good: 11
3
4
20
21
37
42
BONUS BALL
Very good: 16
EURO MILLIONS
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION acre afar area aria bare bear bier brae brat brit carb care cart cert crab crib fair fare fear fire frat fret frit race raft rata rate reft rice rife rift rite tare tear tier tire tref acari acerb afire after atria baric biter brace bract brief caber carat caret carte cater ceria citer craft crate erica facer farce fiber fibre irate raita react recta recti refit tiara trace tribe trice barite carafe fabric abreact bearcat cabaret bacteria FABRICATE
Tuesday November 13
BONUS BALL
2
7
10
3 6
42
13
Friday November 16
BONUS BALL
9
10
13
1
EL MILLON: KQN64204
Sudoku
LA PRIMITIVA
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.
Thursday November 15
6
26
36
39
40
45
BONUS BALL
12 8
JOKER: 5 892 581
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
Saturday November 17
2
14
23
29
30
39
37
2
JOKER: 5 045 646
Sunday November 18
19
27 42
39
BONUS BALL
45
4
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS
1 Sponge, 4 Lapels, 9 Acuario, 10 Acero, 11 Learn, 12 Siempre, 13 Salesperson, 18 Antes de, 20 Sobre, 22 Rueda, 23 Terrace, 24 Sostén, 25 Bañera.
1 Abdomen, 5 Craft, 8 Tails, 9 Prepare, 10 Malaise, 11 Sedge, 12 Speed, 14 Pains, 19 Utter, 21 Cortege, 23 Trainee, 24 Chide, 25 Dress, 26 Extract.
Down: 1 Stable, 2 Oruga, 3 Gerente, 5 Awake, 6 Ejemplo, 7 Shower, 8 Por supuesto, 14 Actress, 15 Reserva, 16 Cabras, 17 Nevera, 19 Share, 21 Brave.
Down: 1 Autumn, 2 Drill, 3 Missile, 4 Nipper, 5 Chess, 6 Abandon, 7 Teeter, 13 Pottage, 15 Apricot, 16 Hunted, 17 Accede, 18 Behest, 20 Rings, 22 Erica.
Keep energy levels high by being at the hub of any social activities. Accept all invitations, however dull you feel they may turn out and allow yourself to be surprised.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20)
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23)
Your relationships to others linked to the home environment are going well. Aim to build on that this week because the chance to make a real change to your surroundings opens up. Comfort is top of your agenda and the continuing sales give scope. Restlessness can be channelled into an energetic response when others seek help.
As you have decided to rearrange both your business and home life, it is a busy time, indeed. You enjoy a challenge so it will not worry you that other people have different ideas.
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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) This week is mainly concerned with financial matters, and it is easy to both save and make extra money. Keep your energy levels high by making the most of chances to exercise and get out in the fresh air.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The repayment of a favour should see you with extra money in your pocket. Holding on to it is your best bet.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A social gathering turns up an old friend who makes an offer. Although you may feel unworthy, please be reminded of the times in the past when you have given them support. It will be through others that real progress will be made.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Concentrating on hearth and home gives you great satisfaction. As a born homemaker, you relish the idea of making something beautiful. This week it may be possible to show more of your skills when someone seeks your advice. This time it is on more of a personal note and you could end up helping with appearances.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Making a new start is not always the exciting thing that people imagine. When there are still old matters to be resolved, it takes the edge off the pleasure. It may be worth cooling off a new relationship until your social life is more settled.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Get both business and personal plans sorted out in the coming week. Thereafter, changes to your routine may be necessary, which is disruptive. The best-laid plans can need adjustment, so don’t beat yourself up over that.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Someone close has ideas about how things should be at home this Christmas. Although you wish to show an interest, and should, they may be more ‘hands on’ than you. Do whatever your talents allow to help because this will not be forgotten.
QUIZ: WORDS ENDING IN GUE 1. Anna Wintour has been editor-in-chief of which fashion and lifestyle magazine since 1988? 2. By what other name are the Ten Commandments also known? 3. Funny How Love Can Be and Tossing And Turning were both UK Top 10 hit singles in 1965 for which English vocal trio? 4. The International Court of Justice is based in which city in the Netherlands? 5. What name is given to a building in which Jews meet for religious worship or instruction? 6. What name is given to both a strong outdoor shoe with ornamental perforated patterns in the leather and a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish, when speaking English? 7. What name is often applied to a a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument?
8. Which city is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic? 9. Which debilitating viral disease of the tropics, transmitted by mosquitoes, causes sudden fever and acute pains in the joints? 10. Which full-contact sport played by two teams of 13 players on a rectangular field originated in Northern England in 1895 over the issue of payments to players? Not a lot of people know that... The exergue is the space on a coin beneath the main design, often used to show the coin’s date, although it is sometimes left blank or containing a mint mark, privy mark, or some other decorative or informative design feature.
Answers: 1. VOGUE, 2. DECALOGUE, 3. IVY LEAGUE, 4. THE HAGUE, 5. SYNAGOGUE, 6. BROGUE, 7. DEMAGOGUE, 8. PRAGUE, 9. DENGUE (Fever), 10. RUGBY LEAGUE
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More shut eye for healthy skin THE eyes require special treatment and delicate care, whether it’s through special treatment and care or a change in lifestyle. Wrinkles, bags, dark circles, and hooded eyelids are not very flattering, and can alter our appearance drastically. But fortunately, the best way to a refreshed and lesstired look that’ll last is simple and free. According to Dr Cameron Rokhsar, a professor of dermatology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, beauty sleep is real! Apparently, it is not just an expression, it is the key to beautiful, healthy skin that lasts. Sleep restores the skin’s natural balance and increases the effectiveness in skincare treatments. Skin automatically rejuvenates itself during sleep.
Not enough sleep leads to stress, which triggers the adrenal glands that create an over production of the stress hormone, cortisol. Once the hormone is released, it stimulates the sebaceous glands to produce more oil. Stress creates a chain reaction that is recipe for bad skin. Clinical studies have proven stress is the common denominator of many skin problems. Dr Rokhsar said: “When you don’t get enough sleep, not only are you tired, but you physically show the signs of sleep deprivation with puffy, under-eye bags and dehydrated skin. “The ideal amount of consecutive sleep is six to eight hours in order to allow the body to get through the five sleep stages. During these stages, the cortisol and insulin levels help produce more collagen. During the fourth stage, growth hormones surge
and tissue repair occurs.” When a lack of sleep increases the levels of stress hormones, the body undergoes chronic stress, which leads to increased inflammation and subsequent acceleration of ageing, and worsening
of acne. Poor sleep habits can result in skin sensitivity and irritation. The skin gradually loses its ability to protect itself from all the chemicals, pollutants and dirt it comes in contact with every day. By avoiding caffeine four
to six hours before bed, limiting alcohol and heavy meals before sleep, getting regular exercise, and developing a regular bedtime and morning wake-up call, even on the weekends, your skin will thrive in healthy glow.
The skin on the eyelid is so thin and delicate it is one of the most noticeable aspects of the face, especially when skin isn’t treated right. As such a delicate part of the face, it needs these healthy lifestyle changes in order to flourish.
EYE OPENER: Skin automatically rejuvenates itself during sleep.
Eat to stay slim during the winter months AS the cold nights draw in, it’s easy to enter a state of human hibernation that involve s high-fa t c omfort foods, the couch and a good film. So it’s not surprising the winter is not always conducive with losing or maintaining a healthy weight.
In fact, layered sweaters and puffy coats can often ma ke pe ople give up on weight loss - at least until spring. But there are tasty lowcalorie foods to enjoy this season, that won’t leave you s truggling to drop the pounds before bikini sea-
son. Oat m eal i s t he per f ect wi nt er br eakf ast . War m , soot hi ng, i t i s gr eat f or wei ght l oss because i t is packed with prebiotic fibre. Al so, heal t hy wi nt er fruits and protein-packed nuts make a great topping for oatmeal, and add nutritional value in addition to robust taste. Soup generally has few calories than other foods, but is pretty filling. Chicken is a lean meat protein and its broth is a great ingredient to have to hand during the colder season. Spaghetti and butternut squashes ar e consi der ed wi nt er f oods and wi l l
def i ni t el y f i l l you up wi t hout addi ng t oo m any cal or i es t o your di et . One cubed cup of squash cont ai ns j ust 63 calories. Low in calories and bursting with vitamin C, citrus fruits such as oranges, tanger i nes and l em ons, gi ve you energy and f i ght off sickness and are all in season from November to February. The ultimate fibre filled ‘weight loss secret weapon’ is the pomegranate. Not ever ybody’s f avour i t e, but Br ussel s spr out s ar e super f i l l i ng. Just 10 spr out s off er si x grams of protein and seven grams of fibre.
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JEAN JOHANSSON has been announced as the new presenter of Channel 4’s foreign property hunting show A Place in the Sun and started her role shooting in Spain. The new presenter, 37, from Greenock in Scotland, has previously worked on BBC One’s The One Show and as a newspaper columnist. She said: “I’ve been filming over the last few months on the Costa Blanca and the Costa del
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Dream job SHOOT: Presenter Jean Johansson filming in Spain. Sol and it’s a nice dynamic because you are working in the sunshine and everyone is relaxed and excited.” Johansson added: “The weather
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has been amazing and the days are long, but I’ve not put a bikini on since the start of filming. It’s the dream job and everybody wanted it.” Jean’s first appearance on the show is set for November 30.
OSCAR-winning actress Cate Blanchett added a touch of r lanchettea/Twitte glamour to the streets of Barcelona CREDIT: C@MissB last Friday, as she shot a new campaign for Giorgio Armani. The Australian beauty, 49, donned a plunging red sequinned gown with a sweetheart neckline as she turned heads in the Spanish city. Between takes she donned a fluffy white bathrobe and matching slippers, with her trademark blonde locks in voluminous waves, as she stepped out with a glam squad and camera crew. But before Blanchett could complete her day of filming, the heavens opened and the star and her entourage were forced to take cover.
Rambo in Madrid HOLLYWOOD superstar Sylvester Stallone emerged from his trailer wielding his character’s new ‘heart stopper’ knife in Madrid last Friday, during filming on the Spanish set of Rambo 5. The three-time Oscar nominee, 72, has resumed his role as troubled Vietnam War veteran John Rambo and co-wrote the screenplay for the fifth and final film of the violent franchise, which will be screened in autumn 2019. Joining the native New Yorker in Madrid was Dietmar Pohl, whose company Pohl Force Knives Germany crafted the stainless steel weapon Stallone proudly shows off. Gushing about the blade on Instagram last month, the veteran actor said it is ‘razor sharp,’ ‘super powerful’ and the most perfect design for battle, featuring a brass fixture called the ‘skull crusher’ on top of the handle. Stallone was snapped posing with the creator of his character’s new weapon, and said: “It’s so rewarding after so many years in the business to be truly excited about being in an extraordinary scene.”
RAMBO 5: Sylvester Stallone is filming in Madrid.
Taste Sobral the saviour the tapas TH E t a p a s c r a z e is firmly e st a b l i sh e d as part of Palma’s culinary scene, so much so that restaurant owners are joining ranks to celebrate the trend with a food fair called TaPalma. The aim of the eating extrav a g a n z a i s to s howc a se t h e q u a l ity and originality of tapas and cocktails on offer on the island. More than 40 establis hme n t s a r e t a k i n g part and there will be recommended trails to follo w f r o m n ex t Wednesday to Sunday, December 2.
WINNER: Eurovision’s Salvador Sobrall. PORTUGUESE phenomenon and Eurovision Song Contest winner Salvador Sobrall, will launch his new song ‘Mano a Mano’ (Hand to Hand) at the Jazz Voyeur Mallorca Festival The annual event showcases the best in jazz, blues, soul and gospel music. And Salvador will round off the 11th edition, which in-
cluded The Original Blues Brothers Band, Chucho Valdes, Madeleine Peyroux. In winning the Eurovision, with the song Amar Pelos Dois, written and composed by his sister Luisa, Sobral gave his home country its first ever win in the contest since its debut in 1964. This ended the longest winless run by a country in the
competition’s history. Sobral also holds the Eurovision’s record for the highest scoring winner, earning 758 points, after topping the jury and television votes. The concert will take place at the Trui Teatre in Palma at 9.30pm. Tickets cost between €33 and €49, depending on seat location. Visit mallorcatickets.com.
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WHAT exactly is a rental with the option to buy? It entails renting a property that can be bought at a future date, with rent payments discounted from the purchase price. In effect, this is a double contract that combines a purchase and a rent agreement which at the same time specifies the conditions of both agreements, including the rental period, which is usually for two years. Broadly speaking, the tenant-purchaser pays the agreed monthly rental and once the agreed period is
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Rent and buy or rent and go up they can decide whether or not to buy the property. Rent-to-buy contracts are relatively new to Spain but although they do not figure in the Civil Code, they are accepted by the Urban Let-
ting Law (LAU) and Mortgage Regulations procedures. According to the Supreme Court, a rentto-buy contract is ‘a preliminary agreement - principally unilateral - through which one party concedes to another the exclusive right to decide whether or not to carry through the principal sales agreement.’ This, the Supreme Court continued, should be completed within a certain period and in defined conditions ‘which can be accompanied by the payment of a premium on the part of the option holder.’ In order to be valid a rent-to-buy agreement must state the object of the contract and the selling price. It should also state that the tenant may decide after two years of renting
GOOD CHOICE: Renting and buying do not have to be different directions. whether they wish to buy the property at the price specified when drawing up the rent-to-buy contract and which may not be modified later. The signed agreement must also make clear the amount of rent to be paid and the percentage to be discounted when purchasing. Given the recent rentals boom, rent-to-buy is in-
creasingly regarded as an interesting option as money paid in rent has not been ‘lost’ and at the same time gives a prospective purchaser the opportunity of deciding whether a property or neighbourhood suits
them or not. There are also advantages for the owner as this increases their chances of selling and even when the sale does not go through, they will still have made money through the rental.
Escape to the sun... but not taxes! YOU’VE chosen where you want to live in Spain and are fully aware of what the average price of your home is - but what about the daily costs of running your property? There are a number of things to consider apart from just electricity, water and the all-important WiFi. If you’re not resident in Spain, you may be liable for the IRNR (Non-resident income tax) which is calculated on the value of your home. At present, if the official value of your property (not an estate
agent valuation) is €100,000, your tax would be €247.50 per year. People resident in Spain are obliged to make a yearly tax return (IRPF) and you pay tax (or get a rebate) based on your annual income. The IBI tax - known in many areas as the SUMA bill - is paid whether you’re resident or not. Every property owner pays this every year and is worked out on the regional values of the land. Depending on many factors, that also i n c l u d e s t h e s i z e o f t h e p r o p e r t y,
you can pay anything from €150 to €1,000 a year. If your property is part of a community of owners, you will also be liable for community fees which go toward maintenance of common green areas, swimming pools, and general cleaning. The amount is set by the owner ’s association and can also vary from €50 to €150 per month depending on location and size of the community. This charge is in addition to the IBI tax above.
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More space without moving PACKING up and upsizing doesn’t have to be the only way to meet your need for more space. There are other ways to make your home feel roomier. The first thing to establish is why you need more space, where the main problems lie and what will the space created be used for. If you’re after more room in the kitchen, removing a wall to create an open plan living and kitchen area could be the ideal solution. Think about what you are currently using rooms for, such as the laundry, study and bedrooms. Perhaps these rooms could have combined functions. Many homes have a study that rarely gets used. Look for another area or corner in the house which could fit a desk, in that way freeing up a whole room. Sliding doors create instant space in smaller homes as an outward opening door can be restrictive. They are becoming more popular for bedrooms and studies, as well as for wardrobes, kitchen cupboards and en-suites. One bathroom is not always ideal for an expanding family. Adding an en-suite or extra bathroom gives extra space and will increase the value of your home. Installing a gas hot water system may be expensive to connect, but are a lot cheaper to use than an electric version.
COMPUTER: Free up a study by finding a small space for a computer in the home.
FLOORSPACE: Swap a coffee table for side tables and opt for furniture with storage. Storage is obviously essential, as is redefining the purpose of any unused areas, either with shelves or cabinets, make sure you put them to work. And don’t forget outdoor space. Sheds, storage containers and balconies can be perfect for storing items that you need but don’t use all of the time. Floor space creates the illusion of a larger
room, so think about how you can use the ceiling. Racks can be hung to store anything from pans, plants that take up room on tables and even bicycles. And swap the central coffee table for side tables, which will open up the room. It’s a job we all put off whenever we can, but decluttering can free up more
space than you imagine. Clothes and items that haven’t been worn or used in 12 months could be recycled, as can old books, magazines… the list goes on. And try to consider all future items before bringing them into your home to avoid having to go through the same process next year.
Feed the fire and your garden FOR gardeners who heat their homes in winter using o p e n f i r e s , g o o d - q u a l i t y, cooled wood ashes can be a soil-amendment bonus. But it’s important to apply it properly, as the ashes can be a caustic topping for foliage-heavy plants and seedlings. The benefits of recycling wood ash into the soil are for fertilizing and raising pH levels to make soil less acidic. Soil pH acidity is measured on a 14-point scale, with seven being neutral. Anything below this is classified acidic. Anything above is alkaline. So, according to horticultural experts, what this means in terms of soil ashes is that if your soil is 6.5 to 7 or above, don’t add them. With this in mind it is always advisable to test the soil before spreading ashes. Too high a pH will bind up micronutrients which your crops need. If you are just getting started in a gar-
you will get from a cord of firewood which generally measures 4ft x 4ft x 8ft. Spreading wood ash on compost piles also keeps the acidity level near neutral.
BENEFITS: Recycling wood ash into soil raises pH levels.
LOG FIRE: Make use of good-quality wood ashes. den spot, the advice is to soil-test every year until you get the fertility and soil organic matter right. Then you can test every other year or so. Wood ash contains calcium, magnesium, and potassium among a dozen or more important nutrients, but they vary widely with the types of trees being burned. Avoid using fireplace or wood ashes from pressuretreated wood, painted wood and cardboard as they carry chemicals that can harm
plants. The same goes for charcoal residue from BBQ grills, fake fireplace logs and coal. Those should go to the landfill. If your soil would benefit from the addition of wood ash, it should be used spari n g l y, s p r e a d t h i n l y o v e r lawns and stirred thoroughly into compost piles. Lawns which could do with a boost of lime and potassium would also benefit from wood ash, on average 10 to 15 pounds per 1,000 sq ft. This is what
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Truth really is stranger than fiction - now we can be whatever we say we are
Nora Johnson
Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson
TWO weeks ago I sent in my piece to EWN (appearing here last week) about the 30-year-old refugee acting as a 15-yearold schoolboy, asking (jokily) why shouldn’t anyone choose whatever age they want? So, imagine my surprise reading the very next day about Emile Ratelband who’s trying to change his legal birth date from 1949 to 1969 (so he can, crucially, get more action on Tinder!). But now, apparently, you can be whatever you say you are. Take Tony McGinn who, wearing his dog outfit, identifies as ‘Tony Bark.’ He is transgender, of course (and maybe also trans-species). And then there’s the theatre director Anthony Ekundayo Lennon who, for funding purposes, identifies as black although, as he admits, he’s not. Plus Rachel McKinnon, a man who became a woman at the age of 29 and currently winning women’s cycling races across North America. Have both common sense and basic truth truly gone out of the window? What’s to stop (say) 60-year-old men le-
LAURA PENN ‘PENN TO PAPER’ MY mother has dementia which, as anyone who has had experience of the condition will testify, has moments of dark humour amongst the grey mists of confusion. One thing that my mum still recognises is that I am yet to get myself a ‘proper job.’ I must confess that I have never known just what a ‘proper job’ is. I did Google it once but the result was a hardware shop in Weston-super-Mare. I don’t think my mother ever held deep desires for me to become an expert in emulsion paint. I am not sure that I know anyone on Mallorca who has that ‘proper job’ as my mother ’s generation would recognise. I know entertainers, DJs, nurses, yachties, waiting staff, PRs, photographers, decorators and business owners who all work incredibly hard on the island. Most would consider doing an eight-hour shift as a bit of a skive. Do they even still exist those jobs for life? I didn’t plan to be a constant dis-
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IDENTITY: Anthony Ekundayo Lennon identifies as black for funding purposes. gitimately passing themselves off as 16 to hook up with teenage girls? What would Darwin make of it all, eh? There has been for some time now an acceptance that truth and reality are easily denied and can be concocted or modified simply to keep people happy. Today, truth is whatever an individual wants it to be and can change minute by minute, and from person to person. In effect, truth has
become a meaningless concept. So, I am what I think I am, right? Looks like I could be in for a busy week: PM, Head of the UN and George Clooney’s next co-star. Oh, and I also won the lottery on Friday even though I don’t have my ticket any more. I just know my numbers were the winning numbers, so please let me have the jackpot... I’m hopeful, too, ‘Tony Bark’ might meet up with my dogs one day, Emile might blaze a trail in making 69 the new 49 and ‘Rachel’ might give me cycling lessons. As Louis Armstrong might have said, ‘What a wonderful world’! Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Girl in the Woods,’ ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.no ra-johnson.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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Is there a conflict of interest? We have just had our Community AGM. For the election of a new president, two committee members put themselves forward. Neither was formally proposed and seconded. Isn’t this necessary? The successful candidate is a local builder and is currently tendering for work in the community. Is there a conflict of interest in Spain? If so, what is the solution? S H (Costa Blanca) You are quite right to observe that David Searl correct parliamentary pro- You and the Law in Spain cedures should be observed at the Annual General Meeting of a Community of Property Owners. And, yes, the concept of conflict of interest in public positions certainly exists in Spain. The standard remedy is to go to court to overturn this election. That is, if you can find a lawyer to take your case. No Spanish court will oblige a community to follow the procedural rules very strictly. In some communities the owners simply take turns being president, as it is usually a thankless task. In your case, you have a committee which can keep an eye on the builder-president if he tries to abuse his position.
Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.
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BEAMING OUT: Laura’s first job was from Radio City’s tower in Liverpool. appointment to my mother but I have always worked in the media which is not even a job, never mind a proper one. I have had radio shows, TV presenting roles, pro-
duction contracts and written published books, but only once did I do a stint working Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 and it didn’t suit me at all. My first job was hosting a radio
show on Radio City in Liverpool in the middle of the night and I loved coming home when everyone else was commuting to work. My latest contract is working on one of ITVS biggest hit shows and so I haven’t had time to clock watch. The comedian Hal Cruttenden made a good point to me when he said that he gets riled at people who wish him a good weekend. “The weekend is when I work,” he said echoing the feelings of everyone in the leisure industry along with the emergency services, retail, care services and more. And yet there are, of course, many workers for whom the working week starts on Monday morning and finishes, in time honoured tradition, with a few pints and a curry on Friday night. On Mallorca these working weeks are, more often than not, interrupted by fiestas making routine a concept more than a reality. There used to be a bar in Portals Nous that cleverly had a ‘Fizz Friday’ where a bottle of some fizzy cava was sold cheaply on Fridays just after business hours ended
which attracted a swarm of giggling girlies still in their power suits. This in turn attracted an equal number of hopeful males who drank expensive beer. That great Friday Feeling has to be fuelled by something. There was an expression in England to have a ‘Friday Face’ around in the 1600’s suggesting that the concept of having fun on a Friday may have started in the reign of that well-known party animal Charles II. That was certainly the era that England got its mojo back after the funless days of those party poopers the Puritans. If you want to relax on Mallorca after a busy week there is a new way to do it. AFTERWORK is a new chill out event every Friday in Palma where you can meet people and wind down to some amazing music thanks to Mallorca Sunshine Radio. Listen to the radio station for more details. Laura Penn hosts the Sunshine Club, Sundays 10 am - noon, Mallorca Sunshine Radio. www.mallor casunshineradio.com.
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Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
A PUPIL failing to pass all Baccalaureate subjects can still walk away with the certificate. An exception will now be made for those otherwise up to standard in the remaining subjects, which is as good a way as any of ensuring that a Baccalaureate qualification will soon be worthless. Education minister Isabel Celaa justified this as “obeying all logic” since nobody should ever be “stigmatised,” she said. “The worst punishment a person can have is to lose self-esteem,” Celaa maintained with motherly concern. Prizes for all? Life doesn’t work that way, and nor should academic qualifications.
Not to worry, folks IT’S not so much a question of the public’s wanting to ‘cut the throats’ of Spain’s judges, as one was recently quoted as saying.
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Prizes for all The problem lies in comprehending the rigidity and lack of imagination responsible for verdicts that classed the multiple rape of an 18year-old girl as mere abuse or allowed Juana Rives’ children to be taken from her and sent to a father accused of gender violence. The Supreme Court’s reversal of a verdict on mortgage fees that had
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sent bank share prices plummeting on the Spanish Stock Exchange was, for those unversed in the finer points of law, the last straw. Never was the ‘Justice must be done and be seen to be done’ tenet less in evidence and never was public scepticism greater. Neither was the scheduled renewal of the General Council of the Judi-
ciary (CGPJ) members reassuring. The president, Manuel Marchena, is termed ‘conservative’ but not to worry, folks, 11 of the 20 members are progressive. Most of us would be happier in the knowledge that all are capable of total impartiality, regardless of their political, social or cultural inclinations.
PODEMOS suspended Rita Maestre and four other Madrid City Hall councillors who are closer to Mayor Manuela Carmena than the party. They refused to participate in Podemos primaries prior to next year’s municipal elections, hence their suspension. Trouble is, the suspension was leaked to the press before the party hierarchy had voted on it. But in a party with a Supremo and nomenclature reminiscent of other times and places, who can be surprised?
SUSPENDED: Rita Maestre refused to participate in Podemos primaries.
The dead horse THE Partido Popular in Cataluña is hoping to put an end to its current irrelevance by naming Alejandro Fernandez president of the regional party. PP irrelevance inside Cataluña began long before the independence Proces gained momentum. Matters did not improve inside Cataluña during the 2011-2018 Partido Popular governments owing to Mariano Rajoy’s refusal to deal with the Proces as anything but a legal, and not a political, issue. That led to an illegal referendum followed by the ineffectual UDI of October 27 which in turn led to the application of the Constitution’s Article 155 which put the Catalan autonomy on hold. Trying to reverse Catalan hostility and antipathy to the PP will take more than a new regional president and is an exercise in what is known as flogging a dead horse.
The school run nightmare Mike Senker In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man WHEN I was a kid I used to walk to school, which was about a mile from my house, and that wasn’t unusual back in the 1950’s. Then I had kids of my own and the schools were a little bit further from home so we drove them to school. We parked in the car park and they would run off with their friends. You would never dream of parking in the street and blocking the traffic. It just wasn’t done. So what’s happened? Now, and I guess it’s not only here, parents think it’s OK to park anywhere to drop off and pick up their kids. They double park or park on roundabouts and, God forbid, you hoot or suggest they go park somewhere they are not bringing all the traffic to a halt, the abuse you get is unreal. OK, at a nursery obviously you are going to take them in, but I’m talking about big kids you know, the ones that you see walking down the street with their mates on their phones having a ciggy. So is it the kids being bone idle or is it the parents? I’d love to know because driving around any school area is a nightmare. Some schools do have police outside and they move people on, thankfully.
I hate letters from the tax man so I wasn’t happy when I received one the other day which, at first glance, looked like they wanted a serious chunk of money off me. On further investigation and with the help of Google translate and Mrs S’ expertise in reading Spanish, we discovered that what they wanted to know was if we owed a certain person money for work they had done for us, could we send the money to the Tax Office. Well, we had paid for the work so we called the person involved and asked what it was all about. He told us his version and said we should ignore it. Well, we don’t ignore the taxman’s letters so we took it to our accountant and he said he gets thousands of these things. Now here’s the thing - I would think, under the Data Protection Act, they shouldn’t be discussing somebody else’s debts with us because this could damage this man’s reputation, because he’s in dispute with the taxman. We are now in the situation that if we needed more work done should we use this person? I think it’s a diabolical liberty and shouldn’t be allowed. What do you think? Finally I read something that made me scratch my head. Apparently in 2012 the number of people that got married was 4,153,237 and, I don’t want to start any trouble, but shouldn’t that be an even number? mikesenker@gmail.com
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MANY cats will purr like a welloiled motor when stroked, and many dogs will put their head forward for pettings. However some will suddenly turn on the person petting. My own dog Sucki appears most friendly but I have to tell people to leave her alone, after a few pats she will turn aggressive. This curious behaviour that some cats and dogs display is called petting-induced aggression. Behaviourists are familiar with this feline and canine quirk. The cat acts affectionately, rubbing against the person and purring, but responds with painful swipes and bites should the person attempt to touch them. Some cats will endure a number of pats before reacting, while others will stand for only one or two before striking out. Behaviourists often refer to these animals as ‘twoor-three-stroke’ cats or dogs. While we don’t understand exact-
PETTING: Your pets loved to be stroked, but it can affect their behaviour. ly why some dogs and cats are so intolerant of touch, one hypothesis
is that they experience the same phenomenon that we do when we
are touched repeatedly in one spot on our bodies. Imagine that someone is massaging your back and they absent-mindedly continue to rub one specific area over and over again. It feels good at first, but after a while, the touch becomes irritating. We humans might simply ask the person to stop, but our pets are more demonstrative in their communication. One more pat, and got you! Unfortunately, simply stroking the pet on a different part of their body each time isn’t sufficient. It’s as if the cat or dog has become sensitised all over. Watch for certain signs how to avoid the consequences of a dog or cat’s irritability. Most cats, when annoyed, will flatten their ears and swish their tail back and forth. Often, the skin along their sides and back will ripple. While it may be too late by the time these signs are present, it is best to freeze momentarily and then calmly and cautiously lift one’s hand away from the cat. Sometimes the cessation of movement will prompt a dog or cat to move away, or they may at least
refrain from attacking. Teaching pets to enjoy being touched entails daily counter-conditioning sessions. The objective is to link being touched with something pets consider supremely delightful. Most cats and dogs love cheese, so it is best to stroke the pet once, and then feed a tiny amount of cheese. When the cheese has gone, stroke again, then feed. Repeat the stroke/ cheese association no more than 10 times in one sitting, fewer if the pet showed even a hint of irritability. After one week, one can occasionally stroke the pet twice before feeding the cheese. After another week, gradually building tolerance, until the cat or dog becomes a twostroke pet. By the third week, they should allow the occasional three strokes before receiving cheese. And by the end of the fourth week, most pets can become a three-stroke pet. With patience and perseverance, pets can become a six-stroke pet. Pets can learn to enjoy the tactile contact.
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“Jaguar goes rallying Walter Arnold of East Peckham, Kent, became the first man to be fined for speeding in January 1896. He was doing eight mph in a two mph zone and was fined one shilling plus costs.
MOTORING FACT IT has been 70 years since the Jaguar XK 120 sports car was unveiled in 1948, and to celebrate the manufacturer has developed two F-Type Convertible rally cars. They are certainly an eye-catching design, making them two of the most unusual looking cars on the rally scene. The one-off cars are meant to pay homage to the legendary Jaguar XK120 registered ‘NUB 120’ which, in the early 1950’s in the hands of Ian Appleyard, completed three consecutive Alpine Rallies without incurring a single penalty point, and won the RAC and Tulip. The rally cars’ livery takes design inspiration from the new F-TYPE Chequered Flag Limited Edition, which features a range of subtle exterior visual enhancements, including unique 20inch Gloss Black wheels with a Diamond Turned finish and a Black Contrast roof on the Coupé. Inside, the luxurious Ebony Windsor Leather interior features Performance seats with embossed Chequered Flag headrests and a Dark Brushed Aluminium centre console trim finisher.
Both rally-specification F-Type Convertibles are powered by Jaguar’s 300PS 2.0-litre Ingenium four-cylinder petrol engine. With modifications overseen by Jaguar Design and Engineering, both cars were built to FIA specification, with comprehensively uprated brakes and suspension fitted alongside a protective rollcage, race-seats with six-point harness, bonnet-mounted light pod and fire extinguisher. Ian Callum, Jaguar Director of Design, said: “The opportunity to design a rally car doesn’t come along very often so I was fascinated to see how we
could take our modern day sports car to a similar character. These models are a fitting tribute to the XK 120 and all the great Jaguar sports cars since its reveal 70 years ago, including the latest F-TYPE Chequered Flag Limited Edition.” The rally F-TYPEs feature upgrades
STRIKING: The F-Type rally cars have eyecatching looks.
to the brakes, suspension and drivetrain including the addition of grooved discs with four-piston calipers front and rear. Hand-built competition dampers and softer springs ensure the high performance cars can be driven flat out over rough rally stages. Three-way adjustable dampers allow the cars to be tuned for different surfaces and feature spherical bearings for added precision. With motorsport-spec wheels and tyres specifically for use on gravel, a limited-slip differential improves power delivery on loose surfaces while a hydraulic handbrake helps drivers tackle hairpin bends. The celebratory models were put through their paces at Walters Arena rally stage, South Wales, to demonstrate their performance credentials and will now attend a series of Jaguar events over the next few months.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ROAD TEST by Nick Fletcher SALES of plug-in hybrid vehicles are soaring because they offer low emissions and exceptional fuel economy and appeal to both family and business users. In this fast-developing sector, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a well-established contender, and a revised 2019 version is now available featuring a more powerful engine, restyled exterior, revised suspension and sharper steering. My test model was a midrange 4H version powered by a 2.4 litre 133 hp petrol engine, and with automatic transmission. The Outlander PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) has electric batteries which can be charged on the move or plugged into
the mains. And unlike some hybrids, the Outlander can be driven on electric power only for up to 53 kilometres (33 miles), a useful feature for short commutes or in city traffic. Mains recharging time is four hours, but there is a rapid-charge facility too providing 80 per cent power with just a 30-minute charge. With a 0-100 kph time of 10.5 seconds and top speed of 170 kph (106 mph), this Outlander is fairly typical of its class, but where it out-scores most rivals is with its ultralow emissions of just 40 g/km and its combined petrol/electric fuel economy of 56.2 kpl (159 mpg). Without using electric power, the car returns 17.7 kpl (50.4 mpg). Outlander PHEV models start at €39,410 (£34,255) and my mid-range 4H autotransmission model with extra equipment costs €45,447
(£39,500). Standard kit includes all-wheel-drive, climate control, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, 360 degree parking camera, leather upholstery, touchscreen infotainment, satnav, Bluetooth, connectivity features, powered tailgate, heated steering wheel and windscreen, and extensive safety features including blind spot and rear traffic alerts. The Outlander has an imposing presence with a new more eye-catching front-end design. The cabin is spacious front and rear and there are various stowage spaces in the centre console and in the doors. Boot space is very good at 463 litres, expanding to 1,602 with fold-flat rear seats. On the move the car is quiet and responsive, with precise steering and well-set suspension which gives a comfort-
able ride on all but very rough surfaces. The auto gearbox changes seamlessly and overall, the driving dynamics are quite refined. There are a number of plugin rivals in the sector, particu-
larly from German manufacturers, but the latest Outlander has a lot to offer and justifiably can run with the pack leaders.
STATS PANEL Model: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Engine: 2.4 litre petrol with electric motor Transmission: Automatic Performance: 0-100 kph 10.5 seconds, top speed 170 kph (106 mph) Economy: 56.2 kpl (159 mpg) petrol/electric / 17.7 kpl (50.4 mpg) petrol only Emissions: 40g/km
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Kane strikes back
FORMULA 3 driver Sophia Florsch must have had an ‘angel on her shoulder’ in surviving her highspeed crash at the Macau Grand Prix, said her team principal. German Florsch, 17, fractured her spine after losing control of her car, which flew through the air before smashing into a fence. Florsch had surgery on her broken vertebrae on Monday and Frits van Amersfoort, the owner of Van Amersfoort Racing, said: “It was nearly a rocket, surviving was incredible. LUCKY ESCAPE: “We think she was travelling at 171.6mph Driver Sophia at the time.” Florsch is lucky Florsch hit the back of Jehan Daruvala’s to be alive. car on lap four and then launched over the inside kerb into the car of Sho Tsuboi. That impact catapulted her car over the barrier and into an area occupied by marshals and photographers. Unsurprisingly, Van Amersfoot described the 20 minutes that followed as some of the worst of his life. Jean Todt, the president of motorsport’s governing body the FIA, confirmed that the crash would be investigated. Japanese driver Tsuboi was taken to hospital with back pain, while race organisers said two photographers and a marshal were also taken for treatment. Credit: Sophia Floersch/Facebook
it into the bottom corner, sending England through and relegating Croatia. The victory also guarantees England a place in the Euro 2020 play-offs, a fallback in the event they fail to qualify for that tournament through the traditional route. Southgate can take his share of the credit for two attacking substitutions, sending on Lingard and Jadon Sancho with England’s backs against the wall, and seeing the gamble pay off. While it certainly does not make up for the disappointment of the World Cup semi-final, it was a demonstration that this young England
YES WE KANE: Captain Harry Kane celebrates scoring the winner.
side is clearly developing strongly under Southgate. The obvious joy of England’s players and supporters after that dramatic finale was another indicator that the maligned UEFA Nations League is capturing the public’s imagination. Moreover, England’s adventure so far is proof that the concept of adding an extra edge beyond the traditional concept of friendlies has been a success. England manager Gareth Southgate said: “I think the most pleasing thing of the year has been the connection with the fans and being able to share brilliant experiences with them. Today was brilliant. You have to keep calm, when you think the chances have gone you have to keep believing.
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Spain scrape win CELTA VIGO’S Brais Mendez scored on his debut as Spain ended their run of two defeats with a 1-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina at a wet Las Palmas. It appeared as though Spain was heading for another poor result until Mendez fired in after keeper Ibrahim Sehic failed to hold onto Isco’s shot. Chelsea’s Alvaro Morata should have given Spain the lead but he missed an awkward chance from four yards out. Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio also spurned two good chances. The result might have come as some sort of consolation for Spain coach Luis Enrique after his side’s participation in the first ever UEFA Nations League was ended by England’s victory over Croatia. But long-range efforts from Suso, Isco a n d A s e n s i o l a c k e d a c c u r a c y, w h i l e Bosnia’s defence coped comfortably with Spain’s attempts to cut through them. Asensio, with only three goals for club and country this season, should have nodded La Roja into the lead, but sent his header wide by two feet. He then managed to test Sehic with a shot that was parried into the path of Morata. But the ball came at the Blues striker
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Formula 3: Sophia Florsch in horror crash
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ENGLAND staged a superb late comeback to beat Croatia at Wembley and reach the finals of the inaugural UEFA Nations League. Croatia, England’s World Cup semi-final conquerors in Moscow in July, looked set to triumph once more and relegate Gareth Southgate’s side from the elite group. Andrej Kramaric put Croatia ahead just before the hour after taking an age to twist and turn before beating Jordan Pickford. It was cruel on England but as in Moscow they failed to make the most of their first-half superiority, missing a series of chances with Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling the chief culprits. But the home side responded with courage and character to seize back the initiative as Jesse Lingard tapped in from Kane’s parried shot. Captain Kane then got an outstretched toe on Ben Chilwell’s free-kick to poke
BRILLIANT BRAIS: Brais Mendez scored the game’s only goal on his debut. at such speed that he could not adjust his feet in time to tap it into the empty net. Mendez came on soon after and scored t h e m a t c h - w i n n e r, p o a c h i n g t h e l o o s e ball after Isco’s low shot was parried. He became the first player to score on his debut for Spain since Iago Aspas in November 2016 against England.
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work, focus and commitment to the process.” Johnson won the 4x400m relay gold at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and followed it up with gold medals in the 200m and 400m four years later. At the 2000 Games in Sydney, he defended his 400m title
becoming - at 33 years and 12 days - the oldest champion of any track event shorter than 5,000m. Johnson lives in California which has been ravaged by wildfires, although his Malibu home fortunately escaped damage.
SMALL STEPS: Johnson is well on the road to recovery.
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Zverev takes ATP Finals title ALEXANDER ZVEREV stunned world number one Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the season-ending ATP Finals and earn the biggest victory of his career. Djokovic, 31, was the heavy favourite to win a sixth final but was outclassed 6-4 6-3 by the young German. Zverev, the third seed, broke Djokovic for a 5-4 lead in the first set, and followed it up by serving three huge aces to take the set. The 21-year-old continued to dominate in the second and sealed a memorable victory as Djokovic faltered. “I’m unbelievably happy. Obviously it is the biggest title I have ever won,” said Zverev, who took home about €2.25 million in prize money. “How I played today, how I won it, for me it’s just
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Johnson leaves stroke behind
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SPRINTING great Michael Johnson said he had to apply an ‘Olympic mindset’ during his recovery from a mini-stroke. The American, 50, says he is “pretty much back to normal” after suffering a transient ischemic attack in September. Johnson, who won the 200m Olympic gold at the Atlanta Games in 1996 in 19.32 seconds, said the same distance in hospital took him 15 minutes. “I was achieving tiny incremental improvements and it gave me hope,” he said. “I told my wife I was confident of making a full recovery and not only will I do that, I will do it faster than anyone else has done before. “I knew then the recovery was going to be down to hard
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SPARKLING POTENTIAL: Zverev has the ability to be the world number one. amazing.” He had lost to Djokovic in straight sets in the group stage, but stormed back to beat Roger Federer in the semi-finals, before preventing the Serb from equalling Federer’s haul of six end-of-season finals. Zverev missed his first championship point before hitting a sensational backhand down the line for victory, falling to the court in a mix-
ture of disbelief and celebration, as Djokovic jumped over the net to congratulate him. Zverev has long been touted as the player most likely to carry the mantle for the men’s game once the ‘big four’ of Djokovic, Federer, Nadal and Murray have retired. The 6ft 6in German’s booming serve, crunching groundstrokes and improved net play show he has all the ingredients to reach the top.