Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 10 - 16 January 2019 Issue 1749

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10 - 16 January 2019

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Worlds apart By Joe Gerrard PEOPLE in an area of Marbella, one of the Costa del Sol’s wealthiest cities, are in or at serious risk of poverty or social exclusion according to an official study. The Junta de Andalucia’s Regional Strategy for Social Cohesion and Inclusion report named the Las Albarizas area as among 14 across Malaga Province facing poverty or social exclusion. Torremolinos Norte was also named among the areas. Malaga Province came joint-second with Sevilla in Andalucia in terms of the amount of areas at risk. The report comes as Marbella is set for a roughly €36 million windfall through 95 council projects this year. The money has come from corruption cases. The Las Albarizas area of Marbella lies just 270 me-

Fugitive held NATIONAL POLICE officers in Malaga City have arrested a 24-year-old man from the Netherlands wanted by Dutch authorities in connection with a fraud investigation. Dutch police investigating alleged counterfeiting and fraud in their country between 2014 and 2016 indentified the 24year-old as a suspect in the case. Proceedings have since been sent to the third Court of Instruction of Spain’s National Court which is set to rule on the suspect’s extradition.

Body probe

GREAT DIVIDE: Areas of Marbella are in poverty. tres from the city’s Calle Norte which runs along its seafront and is eight kilometres from Puerto Banus. Both parts of the city have long been popular with wealthy tourists, residents and expatriates.

Javier Garcia, Marbella Council’s public works spokesperson, said the €36 million spending plan was designed to make the city more ‘liveable.’ Projects include a neighbourhood plan and funding

for investments in sports and cultural facilities, as well as urban conservation. It is unclear if funds will be used specifically to tackle poverty. The Junta report cited the ongoing effects of the last

recession, central government spending cuts and stagnant and falling wages as among the causes of poverty. Malaga Province’s social and welfare services are inadequate to tackle the issue, the study added.

OFFICERS with the National Police have launched an investigation after the body of a 41year-old woman was found inside a Malaga City home on Tuesday. Police said there was no sign at this stage that the death was crime related. The body, which was found at 5.40pm after the woman’s neighbours alerted the police, has since been sent to Malaga’s Institute of Legal Medicine (IML) for post-mortem tests.

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NEWS EXTRA House fire callout EMERGENCY Services personnel took two men aged 22 and 56 to Marbella’s Costa del Sol Hospital with smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a house on Calle Sil in Estepona on Friday.

Flight bid THE Costa del Sol’s Tourism Board has created a new Air Connectivity department which agency head Elias Bendodo said was ‘necessary’ to help attract holidaymakers from emerging markets including Asia and draw visitors during low periods of the year.

Car park COUNCILLORS in Mijas have announced that works worth €12 million to create 506 parking spaces in Las Lagunas are set to begin in April, and will take around 18 months.

Two shootings TWO shootings took place and several rubbish containers were burned in a Malaga City neighbourhood shortly after locals celebrated the New Year. National Police launched an investigation into the shootings, one of which took place near homes in La Palmilla at 1.45am on New Year’s Day. Around 50 police officers were despatched to the area after a second shootout broke out there at around 5.30pm. Officers were tracing suspects who remained at large last week. A sub-machine gun is believed to have been used by one of the gunmen. Videos posted online ap-

CREDIT: Malaga Local Police

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Jobless rate THE number of people out of work in Marbella stood at 11,692 at the end of last month, 236 more than in November in the fifth consecutive month-on-month increase. Figures from Andalucia’s job seeker agency showed December 2018’s figure was down from the 12,443 unemployed in the city at the same time in 2017. More than 5,143 people took contracted work last month, down from 6,244 in November. The majority, 4,604, were for temporary contracts while 541 workers signed indefinite contracts.

Feminist rallies ABLAZE: Arsonists torched 17 containers in La Palmilla (file photo). peared to show one man walking down a street in the neighbourhood before pulling a gun out of his jacket and firing it through a flat window.

Separately, 17 rubbish containers were torched between 2am and 6am on Thursday January 3, causing around €10,000 worth of damage.

Estate ‘laundering’ probe NATIONAL POLICE officers have arrested 16 suspects in connection with the alleged building of 14 homes using laundered drugs profits in La Linea de la Concepcion. Police claimed the El Zabal urbanisation, where the 14 homes are located, was built across 11,000-square-metres of undevelopable rustic land without permits.

The money used to put up the buildings, which are surrounded by high walls with security cameras, came from drug smuggling and dealing. The urbanisation was an attempt to launder profits of the drugs trade, police claimed. The suspects have since appeared before courts and have been bailed on planning charges.

FEMINIST groups in Malaga City have organised protests for next Tuesday against proposed changes which they claim would weaken existing gender-violence laws. The Feminists in Andalucia group said the march would begin in the Plaza de la Constitucion at 7pm. It comes as far-right Vox called on the conservative Partido Popular (PP) and the centrist Ciudadanos to change gender-violence laws if they take power in Andalucia’s Junta. Vox claims the laws discriminate against male victims and men in general.

Girl found A 17-YEAR-OLD girl who disappeared on Friday December 30 in Torremolinos has been found safe and well, according to Spain’s missing persons agency. SOS Disappeared said they had now deactivated their alert for the girl and National Police officers said their investigation had been stood down. SOS Disappeared can be contacted on 649 952 957.

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Body washes up on beach

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EMERGENCY services personnel were called out to the Mijas area on Friday after a body was found washed up on the beach. Guardia Civil and Local Police officers were despatched to the Luna de Calahonda beach after the corpse, which is now undergoing post mortem tests, was found at around 8.15am.

Up in court A COURT in Malaga City has remanded two suspects aged 34 and 39 in custody on drugs trafficking and weapons charges after they were arrested in the city last month. National Police officers seized more than seven kilograms of cocaine, 186 grams of marihuana, firearms and ammunition during their investigation.

Road deaths MALAGA Province saw the largest fall in percentage terms of traffic deaths in Spain between 2017 and 2018, dropping by almost half according to official data. Figures from the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) showed there were 19 deaths on Malaga roads last year, compared to 39 in 2017.

Gun probe INVESTIGATORS probing the shooting of a man in the leg in a Marbella nightclub doorway have said their findings show he likely shot himself accidentally. Police and emergency medical personnel were called out to the Puerto Banus club after bouncers there alerted them to the shooting, with the 30year-old currently stable in hospital.

Man held NATIONAL POLICE officers in Fuengirola have arrested a 29-yearold man in connection with the alleged attempted mugging of a taxi driver at knife point. Officers said the attack, which took place at around 5am on December 26, left the driver with cuts to his lip and fingers on his left hand.

Vote call MIJAS’ foreign residents spokesperson has called on all non-Spanish EU nationals in the town to register by Wednesday January 30 to vote in upcoming European elections. Councillor Roy Perez said residents could register online or in person at the council’s offices to take part in the May 26 vote.

GREAT YEAR: Almost 1,265,760 visited the Guggenheim in 2018.

Museum visits THIS futuristic-looking modern art museum in the Basque Country had one of its best years for visitor numbers last year. Almost 1,265,760 people visited Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum last year, the third highest in the gallery’s history according to its own figures. The figure comes behind that of 2017, the 20th anniversary of its opening, and its first full year of operation in 1998. The Guggenheim sits next to the

Nervion River and is one of the largest museums in Spain. It cost almost € 78.4 billion to build. It was designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry and named after the businessman, art collector and philanthropist Solomon R Guggenheim. It houses modern and contemporary works from Spanish and international artists. The building is famous around the world for its design, with its unusual curves designed to appear random to re-

Sex abuse trial SPAIN’S Supreme Court has upheld a 20-year prison sentence for a defendant found guilty of abusing his two daughters from the age of four in a Malaga City trial. Judge Francisco Monterde, who presided over the hearings in the Madrid court, dismissed the defendant’s appeal. The appeal was made after the defendant argued evidence used in the original trial failed to prove his guilt. Both courts heard the defendant

was ‘authoritarian and violent’ towards his daughters and that he groomed them through a combination of fear and present-giving. Prosecutors told the court the man had forced the girls to engage in sex acts while he was alone with them. He also made one of the victims watch. The abuse began in the 1990’s but was not reported until 2012. The defendant has also been ordered to pay €20,000 in damages to the victims.

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flect sunlight. It frequently features in rankings of the best buildings designed in recent years. The Basque Country’s regional authority decided to fund the museum as part of efforts to regenerate Bilbao’s port area which was run down by the 1990’s. Other cities around the world have since taken cues from the idea of extensive building projects to revitalise an area. The trend has even been dubbed the ‘Guggenheim effect’ after the Bilbao museum.

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Brit help call A LEFTIST party in Marbella has called on the city’s council to support British residents as uncertainty over whether Britain will leave the EU in March with a deal continues. Miguel Diaz, spokesperson for Izquierda Unida (IU), said British residents would need support for healthcare, education, social services, planning and tourism if Britain leaves the bloc without an agreement. It comes as council officials held meetings last month to discuss

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helping local hoteliers deal with effects of Brexit during this year’s tourist season. The current situation is causing anxiety, insecurity and uncertainty for the 4,000 registered British residents in Marbella and the 56,000 in Malaga Province, Diaz said. “The priority should be to avoid or mitigate the serious social, economic and employment consequences that this abrupt leaving of the EU may cause,” the IU spokesperson said.

The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1748 of the Euro Weekly News Costa del Sol edition, including 129 local stories.

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Migrant rescues COASTGUARDS have transferred a total of 473 people to Malaga City’s port after they were found attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Spain from the weekend to yesterday (Wednesday). Salvamento Maritimo boats took a total of 185 migrants, including three children, to the port from the Alboran Sea on Saturday. They reached Malaga City at around 1.50pm on Sunday. Coastguards found a further 87 people and they arrived at 10.15pm on Monday. There were 12 women and two children among them, according to Salvamento Maritimo sources.

CREDIT: Salvamento Maritimo, via Twitter

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SAVED: A total of 285 of those found in recent days, arrived in Malaga City (file photo). A further 67 people were found the same day near to Alboran Island. They remained aboard the Guardamar Concep-

Consul meeting BRITAIN’S Consul for Southern Spain is set to come to Marbella today (Thursday) to discuss how Brexit is expected to affect the country’s citizens living on the Costa del Sol. Charmaine Arbouin is set to cover a range of Brexit-related topics including healthcare, residency and pensions. The meeting is due to start in Marbella City Council’s Plaza de los Narajos headquarters at 6pm. The consulate has said anyone who has questions about living in Spain or wants more information about Brexit is welcome to attend. Arbouin said the consulate would continue to host such outreach events ahead of Britain’s scheduled departure from the EU on Friday March 29.

cion Arenal coastguard vessel while coastguards continued to search for other migrants, and it is unclear when they arrived at

Malaga City. Coastguards found 188 more people in the Mediterranean and took them to Malaga City’s port, where the last of them arrived at around 11am yesterday (Wednesday). The rescues come as figures from the UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM) showed more than 57,250 people reached Spain via the Mediterranean last year. A total of 769 died or went missing while trying to make the crossing. Many are continuing to flee from persecution, poverty, war and climate change in their home countries.

Deaths in shelters up MORE animals are dying in the shelters of a Malaga Province rescue charity due to the rising costs of putting sick and aged pets down, the organisation has claimed. The Malaga Society for the Protection of Animals said more dogs and cats were being left at their centres because costs for the injection needed to euthanise them were rising. Carmen Manzano, president of the Society, said pet owners should be reminded that their centre was not designed to care for terminally sick animals.

CREDIT: Malaga Society for the Protection of Animals, via Facebook

RISING ARRIVALS: More sick and old animals are dying in the charity’s shelters. “There are times we decide to keep animals because we can see that their owners would have let the animal suffer until it dies on its own,” Manzano said. Pet owners have to pay for the injection which costs between €30 and

€50. They are also required to pay for their pet’s cremation, which can often be more than €100. Figures show some 1,039 dogs entered the charity’s shelter last year. A total of 62 were returned in the same year, according to the society.

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Great ball of fire A FLASH appeared in the skies above Malaga Province after debris from an asteroid flew over the Costa del Sol on Monday morning. Astronomers with the University of Huelva’s SMART project, who watch the skies for signs of cosmic events, spotted the fireball at around 2.51am. They said their data showed the debris became visible when it was 103 kilometres above the Mediterranean before burning out at around 58 kilometres above Malaga Province. It is estimated to have been travelling at speeds of around 80,000 kilometres an hour. Videos released by astronomers who man observatories in the provinces of Almeria, Granada and Toledo, showed the asteroid light up briefly before vanishing seconds later.

Business boost OFFICIALS in Mijas granted some 300 licences for new business from the start of 2018 until the middle of last month, around 12 per cent higher than the previous year. Council figures showed around 60 per cent were officebased service sector firms. The remaining 40 per cent were bars, restaurants, hairdressers, supermarkets and other retailers.

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Bullfight protest

NEWS EXTRA Diabetic support THE Diabetic Support Group has announced that its next meeting featuring specialist Dr Gomez Trujillo is set to take place at HOGAR, Calle Blanca Paloma 1 in Fuengirola on Friday January 25 at 10.30am.

Road works MIJAS’ council is set to put 12 new ‘smart’ pedestrian crossings on roads in the town which will bring the total to 14, with the fittings designed to light up when people cross them in the dark to alert drivers.

Checks due AROUND 2,000 buildings in Malaga City must be inspected before the end of this month as rules require structures more than 50 years old to be checked and those more than 100 years old require check-up exams.

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PICKED UP: El Torcal lies near Antequera.

Family rescue By Joe Gerrard EMERGENCY services personnel rescued a family of four who were lost in an Antequera natural park for several hours on Sunday evening. Local and National Police officers, as well as firefighters and Civil Protection officers, were called out to the El Torcal area at around 9.20pm. Andalucia’s 112 emergency services line contacted police to alert them to the family which

was made up of a 30-year-old, 27-year-old and two children. The family of four had set off on their walk at around 6.30pm. When night fell they could not find their way out of El Torcal, according to emergency services sources. A National Police helicopter was despatched while personnel searched the area on foot. The helicopter was able to find the family at around 12.30am on Monday. Personnel took the family,

who were all in good health, to a Navazos farmhouse on foot before transferring them to El Torcal’s visitor centre. Relatives were there to meet them when they arrived. El Torcal de Antequera lies in the Sierra del Torcal mountain range. It is known for its ‘karst’ landscape created by the erosion of limestone rocks there which gives it its distinct appearance. El Torcal was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016.

ANIMAL rights activists are set to take to the streets of Marbella this Saturday in protest over concerns that bullfights could be about to return to the city. Members of Gladiators for Peace, Animal Resistance and the Malaga Society for the Protection of Animals are set to begin their rally at around 5pm outside the city’s bullring. It comes as Marbella City Council announced plans to renovate the derelict bullring at a cost of more than €1 million. There are plans to use the venue for concerts and events including bullfighting. Patricia Lara, head of the Animal Resistance Malaga group, said: “It has been almost four years since a bullfight was held in Marbella and we are not willing to allow the return of the public execution of animals here.” Bullfighting stopped in Marbella in 2015.

Walking football A LOCAL Walking Football team has announced a series of new events for the coming weeks. Walking Football Spain is hosting a question and answer session with explayer Terry Neill in La Cala de Mijas on Sunday January 20. Tickets cost €30 and the proceeds are set to go to prostate cancer charities.

The team is also set to host England’s Walking Football team in Benalmadena from Thursday February 7 to Saturday February 9. A Spanish Walking Football team is also set to take part. For more information visit Walking Football Spain’s Facebook page or contact Ronnie Waugh on 660 899 635.

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NEWS EXTRA Building bridges POLITICIANS in Estepona announced they are looking for a construction company to build a 30-metre wooden bridge across the Arroyo Velerin and a second one, measuring 43 metres, across the Arroyo Guadalobon.

Wipe out A BURST pipe in the centre of Malaga has seen a ‘river’ of water flood Calle Victoria, leaving local residents without a supply while workers fix the issue.

More parking ESTEPONA Council said it will remove around 100 underground rubbish collection points and use the space to create more parking, claiming the points are not being used.

FOR CHARITY: Brave swimmers took to the sea on New Year’s Day.

Going swimmingly by Sally Underwood ONE fundraiser has hosted a successful New Year’s Day swim raising thousands of Euros for animal charity 4PAWS Adoptions. Stacey Lloyd, founder of the charity which takes animals at risk of being put down and rehomes them in Spain and other countries, has been ru n n in g th e ch arity s w im for 13 years. The event took place at Pirpas Bar 6 9 , F u e n g iro la w h ere 12 bra ve swimmers took to the water, which measured just 16 degrees. Mermaids, Scotsmen, and flower girls swam for a staggering 20 minutes while safety

divers guided the way. Afterwards, there was a hot toddy waiting, as well as a raffle, auction, a nd mus ic to round off the a fte rnoon. While donations are still rolling in, the last count saw the event raise more than €3,000. Organisers at 4PAW S A doptions w ould like to thank all staff at Pirpas Bar 69 and also spectators and sponsors that contributed to the day. There is also an ongoing raffle ticket sale for €5 in which one winner will receive a two-night stay on the Sunborn Yacht Hotel, Gibraltar. For more information, visit Facebook/4 Paws Adoptions.

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Animal threat EXPERTS in Benalmadena have launched a campaign to prevent processionary caterpillars from harming trees, animals and people. The i nsect s, whi ch em erge from cocoons built in the pine trees every year, move in procession and can cause widespread

damage. The Benalmadena Department of Parks and Gardens announced i t wi l l spend ar ound €18,000 treating trees in public areas. The experts warned it may be difficult to control processionary caterpillar levels this year, however, due to heavy autumn rains.

Joint custody THE number of separated parents who share custody of their children in Malaga has risen, but remains low. While the figure increased by 20 per cent from 2013 to 2017, progress has slowed, according to experts, with the overwhelming majority of custody cases being granted to mothers. Figures which have just been released show in 2017 mothers received custody of children in 1,403 cases, compared to just 71 instances where both parents received custody.

€8m investment THE Provincial Council has invested almost €8 million in Fuengirola since 2011, it has emerged. Elias Bendodo, president of the Provincial Council, visited the town alongside Fuengirola’s mayor, Ana Mula, to inspect Bulevar Mayor

Clemente Diaz Ruiz, where €1 million worth of works recently took place. Mayor Mula thanked Mr Bendodo for, “the great commitment he has made to improving the welfare and quality of life of Fuengirola residents.”

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Bargain Loving Brits returns

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by Sally Underwood A POPULAR series charting the lives of Britons who swapped the UK’s high prices for a new, cheaper life on the Costa del Sol is back for its fourth season. Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun is returning tonight (Thursday) on Channel 5 at 8pm UK time for a sixepisode run, shining a spotlight on the many expatriates who choose Spain to pursue a low-cost lifestyle. This season focuses on the Britons choosing to make their home in one of Spain’s thriving static home parks. The show will also introduce audiences to business owners putting in the hours to make it, as well as following the fortunes of new arrivals determined to make a living and forge a new life in the favourite foreign holiday spot. Narrated by actor John Thomson, in tonight’s first episode viewers meet Welsh

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THE leftist Podemos party has said it supports the CSPA air worker union’s filing of legal proceedings against the AENA airport management agency’s decision to outsource services including passport controls at Malaga Airport to private companies.

Rat figures RODENT infestation in Malaga City stood at almost 11 per cent at the end of 2018 according to the city’s council, with the figure referring to the proportion of baits taken by the animals out of the total put down. BIG BUDGET: Car dealer Duncan Davies must sell 30 cars a month. couple Ben and Kate, who are hoping to live the dream and run a bar in the sun, with just €30,000 to fund the whole project. The show will also introduce Jo and Jan who were so

moved by the plight of dogs in Spain when they moved over for a sunny retirement, that they have set up their own dog rescue. The pair need to raise €60,000 a year to pay vet bills and buy food

for the 40 dogs in their shelter and hope a charity auction will provide much-needed funds. The show will also introduce audiences to one of the biggest second-hand car deal-

erships on the Costa Del Sol, Bargain Cars, run by Londoner Duncan Davies, as well as to retired Yorkshire policewoman Sas Holmes, who lives in a caravan in Saydo Park, as they find out whether it really is possible to live in Spain on the cheap.

School works MARBELLA’S council has tendered contracts for the building of a new Official School of Languages (EOI) in the city, with the €1.4 million funds coming from money recovered in corruption trials.

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BREXIT BRIEF

Spanish PM’s expat pledge SPAIN’S Prime Minister has said he told his British counterpart Theresa May that Madrid will guarantee that the rights of British expatriates living in Spain will be protected after Brexit. Pedro Sanchez added the passing of the current Withdrawal Agreement was in Spain’s interests. The Prime Minister said Spanish officials have begun working with the EU to prepare contingency plans for a no-deal Brexit. The government was also preparing a royal decree to give it powers to respond in the event of a no-deal scenario, Sanchez added. Separately, Britain’s ABTA travel agents association said British travellers would be able to fly between the country and the EU regardless of whether a deal is passed. If the deal passes, travellers will enjoy the same rights as they did under EU membership during the transition period due to end in 2020. The European Commission (EC) has also said flights between Britain and the bloc could go on as normal if no-deal is passed.

GUARDIA CIVIL bomb experts have diffused an artillery shell which Spanish naval personnel dredged up in the port of Valencia City. Officers from the Divers Unit of the Special Group for the Deactivation of Explosives (GEDE) were despatched to Valencia City from Cartagena after the projectile was found on Thursday. The 105 millimetre shell became

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Deal vote looms By Joe Gerrard BRITISH government sources have confirmed that the postponed parliamentary vote on the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal will go ahead this Tuesday as doubts over MPs’ support continues. Many including hard-line Brexiteers in Theresa May’s Conservatives and the Northern Irish DUP, which props up the Prime Minister’s minority government, have ruled out supporting the current Withdrawal Agreement. May has sought to bolster support for the deal and said last week she was working to extract more concessions from Brussels. There have been some moves from the EU since December, she added. EU officials have repeatedly stated that the deal agreed at the last bloc council meeting is not up for renegotiation. May said the real danger lay in Brexit not happening at all. Brexit Minister Kwasi Kwarteng said he was ‘very hopeful’ that the deal would be voted through. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said

Heckling probe LONDON’S Metropolitan Police is investigating whether public order crimes were committed after pro-Brexit protesters called Conservative MP Anna Soubry a ‘Nazi’ and ‘scum’ whilst being interviewed outside parliament.

Farm fears

CRUNCH TIME: May (inset) faces the deal vote in the Commons on Tuesday. May was attempting to breathe life into a ‘Frankenstein Monster’ of a deal and was attempting to ‘blackmail’ Britain into backing it. “The public has a right to know what, if anything, has changed since she dodged the meaningful vote nearly one month ago. “We need a guarantee that the vote will not be delayed again,” the Labour leader said. Corbyn’s comments come after a cross-party

amendment was proposed to curb government tax and finance powers if Britain leaves the EU without a deal and without Parliament’s approval. Labour sources said their MPs would back the amendment. International Trade Secretary Liam Fox said the move was ‘irresponsible.’ If May loses, she will return to Brussels or resort to drastic alternatives after it was confirmed she could not stage repeat votes if defeated.

Explosive find lodged in a dredger the Spanish navy was operating in the port. The origin of the projectile remains unknown but some speculated on social media that it may have dated from the Spanish Civil War.

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The shell was diffused in Valencia’s port before being taken to Cartagena to be disposed of. SHELL SHOCK: The projectile was found in Valencia’s port

BRITAIN’S Environment Secretary Michael Gove has said that farms and food industries would be disrupted in the event of a no-deal Brexit due to additional customs checks, in a call for backing for the proposed Withdrawal Agreement.

Ship row CHRIS GRAYLING, Britain’s Transport Secretary, made no apologies for supporting a new British business after coming under fire for awarding a €13.8 million no-deal contract to Seaborne Freight, a company which has never run a ferry service.

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La Manada ruling Court upholds defendants’ bail By Joe Gerrard A NAVARRA court has upheld a decision to bail five men cleared of rape but convicted of sexual assault last year ahead of Supreme Court appeal hearings. Judges at the Second Section of Navarra Provincial Court voted two to one to allow the men, dubbed ‘La Manada’ (The Wolf Pack in English), to remain on bail. It comes ahead of an appeal against sentences of nine years for the men filed after the Provincial Court convicted them of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman. The assault took place during Pamplona’s San Fermin Running of the Bulls festival in 2016. The latest ruling follows an appeal lodged by the victim, Pamplona City Council and

RULING CONTROVERSY: Last year’s ruling led to mass protests. Navarra’s regional authority against a previous decision to bail them ahead of Supreme Court hearings. The Supreme Court is expected to hear the case next year at the earliest, according to judicial sources. Protests were held across Spain last year after the deci-

sion to clear Alfonso Cabezuelo, Angel Boza, Antonio Manuel Guerrero, Jesus Escudero and Jose Angel Prenda of raping the woman. The court ruled the five men had not used violence or intimidation to subdue the 18year-old after leading her into

the basement of a block of flats in Pamplona. A sexual assault is classed as a rape under Spanish law if violence or intimidation is used. Feminist groups claimed the ruling was a sign of institutionalised sexism in Spain’s legal system.

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A MOTORIST who drove the wrong way along the AP-7 motorway was found to be three times over the drink driving limit. The 49-year-old drove into the path of several drivers who alerted Catalan police force, Mossos d’Esquardra, which had to close the highway southbound to intercept and arrest the offender.

HIGH temperatures have led to a shortage of snow meaning two ski resorts in Asturias have not been able to open so far this season. Winter Fountains and Valgrande Pajares remain closed as the Picos de Europa is merely dusted in snow, a stark contrast to this time last year when the area had one its best ever winter seasons.

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Most feared inmate on the move by Tara Rippin THE ’Hannibal Lecter’ of Spanish prisons and most dangerous criminal in the country, Fabrizio Joao, may be transferred due to overcrowding and safety fears. Currently serving a 50year jail term in total isolation at Coruña’s Teixeiro prison, the convicted murderer is rumoured to be moving to A Lama, also in the Galician community. Two-metre tall Joao is convicted of murdering his girlfriend and a cellmate. He also attacked eight prison officials at a jail inCadiz, all of whom were hospitalised with two ‘almost losing their lives.’ He now lives an ‘isolated existence’ without any contact with staff or inmates.

The Penitentiary Institution was forced to design a ‘careful plan to avoid contact’ with everybody else in the prison. He eats and showers in his cell, and when he goes into the yard, he goes alone and the doors open automatically. He is ‘controlled through screens.’ Teixeiro is designed to house 1,000 inmates, but currently holds almost 1,800. And staff are concerned about their ability to protect themselves from dangerous prisoners. According to Spanish press, wardens have requested control weapons, such as laser guns, and claim ‘there are quarrels almost daily to the point they are no longer new, but we put our integrity at risk.’

Strike called off UNIONS representing Ryanair cabin crew in Spain cancelled a 24-hour strike planned Tuesday, but warned they will go ahead with other work stoppages today (Thursday) and Sunday. USO and Sitcpla unions, representing around 1,800 staff, initially called the indus-

trial action after the airline ‘failed to reach an agreement’ during mediation on improving work and pay conditions. But the first strike was called off after talks with Ryanair representatives in Madrid on Monday, in order ‘for negotiations to keep going.’

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Migrants in mattresses

By Taylor Collins THE case of a sexually abused dog in Spain could change EU law to protect domestic animals. After the horrific story about Pincho went viral via Facebook animal lovers all over the world have taken action to try to change animal welfare laws in the EU. A petition is currently running to achieve more rigorous animal welfare laws across the EU by amending the 1998 Animal welfare directive, 98/58/CE, to include domestic pets. The petition started shortly after Pincho’s story emerged in May 2018 in Spain. Pincho’s new owner, Yvonne West, launched a campaign to try to cover the dog’s vet bills as he needed three operations. The response was monumental, receiving over €15,000.

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FOILED: Two migrants are discovered inside mattresses.

PINCHO: The petition aims to achieve a change in the current EU laws to protect pets as well as farmed animals. in the UK with Yvonne. Pincho was used as a ‘sexual Pincho’s new owner said the slave’ for over five years by his dog experienced nightmares afowner’s brother in Spain. The ter arriving to her home. dog still suffers chronic injuries According to the RGSA, the due to the sexual abuse he enabuser did not get charged for dured since he was a puppy. his actions due to lack of eviThe ‘Rescue Group for Spandence, despite police having reish Animals’ (RGSA) who fight ceived numerous complaints for animal rights in Spain, from neighbours. helped Pincho find a new home

TWO migrants were found hidden inside mattresses strapped to the roof of a lorry in an attempt to make their way into Spain at the Morocco-Melilla border. A video recorded on a mobile phone, which has gone viral, shows the Guardia Civil lowering the two mattresses and cutting

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them open, revealing a young man in each. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene when officers asked to inspect the cargo. The two migrants, of sub-Saharan origin reportedly told the authorities they had paid the equivalent of €4,500 each to try to enter the country.

VISITS to Altamira cave, renowned for its primal paintings, have been suspended to safeguard the public after exceptionally high levels of carbon dioxide were detected.

Through its Twitter account, the Altamira National Museum and Research Centre said the increase is ‘natural and seasonal’ and is determined by the weather situation abroad.’

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Sweet treat SPAIN consumed around 30 million traditional cakes during the Three Kings celebrations. Spaniards consumed 3 per cent more ‘roscones,’ a doughnut-shaped cake topped with fruit and often filled with cream, than last year. A bread and pastry association, Asemac, car-

ried out the research to highlight the popularity of the treat, whose roots go back thousands of years to pagan festivals. Felipe Ruano, Asemac’s president, said, “manufacturers of roscones have a great advantage, as the period to buy them has extended.”

AVALANCHE: Four killed in the Andes of Peru.

Climbers found THE bodies of three Spanish mountaineers and their Peruvian guide, killed in an avalanche in the Andes of Peru on Sunday, have been recovered. The deceased have been identified by local media as Spaniards Adrin San Juan Pello, Sergi Porteros Perello, Borrul Regal and guide Ruben Dario Alva. Although Ruben was alive

at the time of rescue, he died shortly afterwards due to his injuries. Their bodies were transferred to Carhauz, 400km north of Lima, by members of Peru’s High Mountain Unit of the National Police and the Association of Mountain Guides, and repatriation is expected to take place on Tuesday. Another Spanish moun-

taineer, Paolo Belmonte Calderon, 26, survived and is said to be ‘in good condition’ after being admitted to a clinic in Huaraz. A spokesman for the High Mountain Unit told Efe that the group had ‘crowned’ the snow covered 5,000 metrehigh Mateo peak, when an avalanche occurred at around midday, dragging their bodies approximately 200 metres.

Killer wave A WOMAN was killed after being hit by a wave in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands. The victim was reportedly dragged underwater by the wave on Los Molinos beach in Puerto del Rosario. A rescue helicopter later located and re-

covered the woman’s body around 500 metres from the coast before transferring it to the Fuerteventura Hospital. Health workers also assisted a man who tried to rescue the woman, taking him to hospital with minor injuries.

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Car scam claim A BRITISH couple has alleged to Euro Weekly News that they were the victims of an attempted scam whilst driving in north-eastern Spain. Jeff and Bernadette Williams claimed a car sounded its horn at theirs while they were driving from Figueres to Barcelona in Cataluña. Two men in a new white Volkswagen Golf pointed at their roof box and they pulled into a lay-by a few hundred metres up the road, they added. “The car followed us in but we didn’t think it was any-

thing strange,” Bernadette Williams said. Mr and Mrs Williams got out of their car and the two men got out of theirs. One of them then came over and began pointing at one of their tyres. “He crouched down asking me to look underneath the wheel arch. At this time my husband realised there was something wrong and told me to get into the car,” Mrs Williams said. “Our two German Shepherds had woken up and one man walked by me and said: ‘Dog friendly?’

“I told him she would bite and at that second she started to bark viciously, sensing something was wrong,” Mrs Williams added. The two men then got in their car and left, according to the couple. “We drove off shocked at what had just happened and stunned to think we had almost fallen for the scam,” Mrs Williams said. The couple said the men were well dressed and that one was bald. They added they did not speak Spanish and they may have spoken Arabic.

Rubella cases A DOZ E N wo r k e r s at ‘T h e P in k P ig ’ slaughterhouse in Zarragoza have contracted rubella, the highest concentration of cases in Spain since 2012. The Aragon government and abattoir

company Grupo Jorge, said there is no ‘risk to the population due to the consumption of meat,’ adding ‘the outbreak has coincided here simply because it is a space of coexistence.’

SCAM CLAIM: The couple claimed the incident took place on a motorway in northeastern Spain. LESS tha n a third of the waste ge ne ra te d in Spain is currently recycled, with more than half ending up in landfills. An average of 443 kilos of waste per person is discarded annually, but just

cent is incinerated. The recycling figures are way off the European Union target of 44 per cent , which will be increased to 55 per cent in 2025, with a vi ew t o r i si ng t o 60 per cent in 2030 and up to 65 per cent in 2035.

Off target 29.7 per cent is recycled, according to Eurostat. The bulk of the rubbish, 56.7 per cent, goes to landfill sites, while 13.6 per

Flu rates rising by Sally Underwood INFLUENZA rates have reached epidemic levels already this winter. According to the Carlos III Health Institute, the number of people who have contracted the flu virus in the Basque Country, northern Spain, means the outbreak has now been classified as ‘epidemic.’ Elsewhere in Spain, levels have remained much l o w e r, h o w e v e r, w i t h a n average of 35.8 cases reported per 100,000 people during the last week of 2018. Experts say there has even been a significant decrease in infection rates in children aged under-15. Fewer women than men have been hospitalised

with the virus so far this winter, with 54 per cent of hospital admissions being men. The age group most likely to enter hospital for flu was the over-65s, who made up 50 per cent of admissions, followed by those aged 45 to 64, who made up 27 per cent. Of those hospitalised with the flu, 80 per cent had a pre-existing health complication, including heart disease (36 per cent), lung disease (33 per cent), and diabetes (16 per cent). Following the virus, 79 per cent of patients went on to develop pneumonia. The mortality rate from flu so far this winter is 15 per cent, with 80 per cent of those dying from the virus aged over-64, and 20 per cent aged 45 to 64.

Igloo hotel WHILE some countries may be able to boast of ice hotels, one Spanish company is offering the ‘unique’ opportunity to spend the night in an igloo. Tena Park, in the Spanish Pyrenees, has been awarded the best tourist experience in Aragon, and one company, Yumping, is offering travellers the chance to spend the night in their own personal ice hotel in the Tena Valley. Accompanied by professionals, visitors take a snowmobile sleigh into the hills where they will spend the night under the stars, warmed by a camp fire. For more information, call 693 695 580, or visit www.tenapark. com.

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Mayor sorry for fascist salute T H E ma y o r o f a to w n in northe rn S p ain h as ap o lo g is e d a fte r be ing caught on camera making a Francoist salute in front of the flag Spain used while under fascist rule. The left-leaning Partido Socialista in La Rioja called for the resignation of Miguel Angel Gomez de Pedro, the mayor of Gallinero de Cameros, after the video was posted to YouTube. He was delivering a Christmas message to residents of the town. Gomez de Pedro, of the conservative Partido Popular (PP), said he was parodying the salute but added he now recognised the gesture was made in bad taste. “I want to publicly apologise to all those people who have been offended. It is clear that the issues addressed and the symbols used can annoy and offend those who watch the video without understanding the context,” the mayor said.

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‘BAD TASTE’: Gomez de Pedro has since apologised for making the salute. PSO E’s La R ioja bra nc h s a id no politician should make such a gesture in Spain today, even if it is intended as a joke. “The PP of La Rioja should ask the mayor to resign. If they do not then they will be accomplices in an apology for Francoism,” PSOE said. Gomez de Pedro called for the unity

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of Spain in the video before claiming foreigners and immigrants were “destroying” Spain. He ended the video with the salute and said: “Long Live Spain!” The salute, which resembles that used by the Nazis and Fascist Italy, was adopted in Spain under former dictator Francisco Franco.

SPAIN’S oldest council house is set to become a museum. The small house in Almoradi, Costa Blanca, was built by local authorities in 1832 after a ‘devastating,’ earthquake four years earlier destroyed the town and many of its houses. Almoradi Council has since paid €46,000 for the property, the last of 124 homes built to house families after the earthquake. Jose Antonio Latorre, councillor for Heritage explained the council bought the property from its owners, two brothers, in time for the 190th anniversary of the quake in March. Councillor Latorre said the house was “distributed to widows and the poor,” after the earthquake claimed 200 lives and devastated the town.

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Presidents’ top salary THE president of Cataluña’s Generalitat is the highest paid of Spain’s regional leaders, according to government data. Quim Torra is paid €146,925 a year for his role as Catalan President. Angel Garrido, the head of the Madrid region, is the second highest paid at €100,090 a year while Basque Country lendakari (leader) Iñigo Urkullu came third with €94,494. Valencia’s president Ximo Puig was the sixth highest paid at €78,536. Murcia’s president Fernando Lopez Miras takes home €68,257 a year, while Balearic Islands leader Francina Armengol earns €66,240 a year. Junta de Andalucia president Susana Diaz was the second lowest paid at €66,230 a year. Javier Fernandez, the head of Asturias, was the lowest paid, earning €64,985 a year.

Flag handout row By Joe Gerrard A LEFTIST party has accused a local branch of the conservative Partido Popular (PP) of divisive behaviour after it handed out thousands of Spanish flags in Granada City. Podemos’ Granada branch said the handout, organised for the anniversary of the conquest of the city from the Moors in 1492, was designed to sow hatred and xenophobia. The Granada PP said it was to commemorate an event of historical significance peacefully and out of respect for tradition. Around 4,000 flags were handed out on Tuesday, January 2. Podemos said on Twitter the move was a ‘textbook’ example of ‘dogwhistling.’ The term refers to the use of subtle language or gestures to appeal to nationalists, xenophobes and the far-right. ‘In principle the idea sounds normal. But to certain ears it is equivalent to a message of rejection. The flag which would unite us is used to create division and confrontation,’ the party said. Sebestian Perez, a senior member

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DIVISION CLAIMS: Podemos accused the PP of being confrontational with the handout. of the Granada PP, said Podemos and other critics had ‘misinterpreted’ the gesture and the day. “The Day of the Taking of Granada is history and cannot be ignored. We simply ask that it be respected, maintained and celebrated in peace and freedom,” Perez said.

The Fall of Granada was one of the last battles fought in the Christian Reconquista of Spain from the Muslim Moors. It led to the Alhambra Decree which saw Jews expelled from Spain. Persecution against Muslims also followed.

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Population figures MORE than half of Spain’s provinces saw their populations fall in 2018, according to new data from Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE). The INE’s annual Municipal Register Review showed A Coruña lost 843 people, Albacete 1,246, Asturias 6,716, Avila 2,202, Badajoz 3,508, Burgos 1,101, Cantabria 66, Caceres 3,549 and Cadiz 721. Ciudad Real lost 3,478 people, Cordoba 2,979, Cuenca 1,496, Granada 863, Huesca 357, Jaen 5,385, Leon 4,570, Lugo 2,307, Ourense 2,387, Palencia 1,355, Pontevedra 959, Salamanca 2,130 and Segovia 842. Soria saw a decline of 303, Teruel 990, Valladolid 1,279 and Zamora 2,855. Madrid saw its population increase by 70,895, the highest rate of increase in Spain.

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Teenager raped on way home TWO men were arrested on suspicion of raping a young girl as she was returning home after New Year’s Eve celebrations in Burriana, Castellon. According to sources, the 17-year-old’s head was covered and she was put in a vehicle, taken to a private property before being raped and freed the following day. After seeking help, she was taken to the nearest hospital, University Hospital of La Plana, in the neighbouring village of Villareal. Following protocol, staff informed the Guardia Civil that a minor had been ‘attended

to’ after suffering sexual abuse. Members of the Judicial Police of Burriana went to the hospital to question the victim and an investigation led them to identify, locate and detain the alleged rapists that same day (January 1). The two men are currently under arrest for sexual aggression and will be put in front of the court of Villareal. The local government stated in an open letter that cases like these ‘cannot and should not go unpunished, nor can they be tolerated in a democratic, egalitarian and free society like ours.’

Police murder attempt A POLICE union in Cataluña has accused protestors of attempting to murder two of its officers. The MossosUSPAC union has filed a complaint against members of the CDR - a Catalan independence group - who they say tried to kill to police According to the union, two officers of the Mossos d’Esquadra were left seriously

injured after protestors allegedly left a wall of tyres in the middle of the N-240 in Lleida. The police, who were travelling in a privately-owned vehicle, reportedly crashed into the wall as they travelled along the road on December 21. The report filed with police claims the officers were left with ‘serious injuries of varying gravity,’ as well as ‘neck

sprain and whiplash.’ The Catalan government, the Generalitat, has avoided accusing the CDR for the incident, however, instead saying the incident should be investigated. Protestors took part in a series of demonstrations across Cataluña on December 21 in the campaign for Catalan independence.

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Keep calm and don’t panic

Affordable energy concerns ELECTRICITY prices in Spain are among the highest in Europe, and the Ombudsman has expressed concerns about the ‘continuous’ hikes which affect ‘people in a situation of greater vulnerability’. In his annual report, Francisco Fernandez Marugan said the largest number of complaints in 2018 related to economic and social issues, and said ‘energy poverty’ remains a ‘worrisome problem’. He reiterated the need to safeguard consumers, particularly the most vulnerable, in light of the ‘continuous and recent rises in the price of electricity, one of the highest in Europe.’ Marugan pointed out that electric power is a basic necessity and essential in the provision of other fundamental rights such as education, health or decent housing. For these reasons, the Ombudsman considers it necessary that ‘the regulation of the electric sector sets the objective of achieving a more affordable energy.’ He asked that the formula used to determine energy prices ‘be clarified with a version which is understandable to the public.’

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RED CARD: Bars in trouble for illegally screening matches.

La Liga bar raids By Dilip Kuner NATIONAL POLICE have raided more than 2,000 bars, cafes and restaurants in a clampdown on the illegal showing of Spanish football matches. Approximately 60 per cent of the establishments inspected were found to be showing televised La Liga matches without paying broadcasters the appropriate fee. The most common method was to use a ‘vitamised’ decoder which bypasses the security fea-

tures of TV broadcasters. The investigation began at the end of November 2018 when legal representatives of La Liga denounced the owners of various hostelries in different parts of Spain for alleged crimes against intellectual property. The Central Cybercrime Unit of the National Police coordinated the operation to check that ‘pirated’ broadcasts were not being used. Any ‘illegal’ decoders were disconnected and owners of the establishments summoned to a police station for a statement to be taken.

PEDRO SANCHEZ, president of the Spanish government, sent a message of calm to the 300,000 Britons living in Spain. Spain has Europe’s largest community of expatriates, and they are the biggest users of Spain’s state-funded health system amongst foreign residents. Sanchez reassured them the government was working on measures to ensure British expatriates would maintain their current rights even if the UK crashes out of Europe with a hard Brexit and no-deal. The measures were nevertheless conditioned on Spanish nationals obtaining the same rights in Britain, he added.

Tourist figures A STAGGERING 78.4 million holidaymakers visited Spain between January and November last year, with the majority travelling from the UK. Newly released figures released by National Institute of Statistics show that while tourist figures were up 0.7 per cent nationally compared to 2017, the number of British holidaymakers, 17.641 million, represented a 2 per cent fall on the previous year.

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‘Extremism’ warning By Joe Gerrard EXTREMISM driven by ‘irrational hatred’ is driving Spain and could lead to distrust in institutions and a failure to work for the comm o n g o o d , t h e c o u n t r y ’s leading Bishop has claimed. A r c h b i s h o p o f To l e d o Braulio Rodriguez, who addressed a Mass of Peace in the city’s San Julian parish, said ‘partisan struggles’ were leading to a slide to extremes at all levels. Spanish people were growing tired of such struggles which are dividing families, towns, regions and the country itself, the Bishop added. “Politicians should be aiming for an eminent form of charity which seeks goodness in humanity and a respect for life, freedom and the dignity of the people,” Bishop Rodriguez said. “We are tired of not seeking the common good. We

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Passengers stranded for hours RAILWAY authorities have been slammed by the regional government of Extremadura, in western Spain, after more than 160 ‘angry and cold’ passengers were left stranded for hours in the middle of the night. Regional chief of transportation, Jose Gonzalez reportedly said that if Renfe ‘lacks the ability to manage transportation they should stop doing it’. The region has long complained about poor railway infrastructure compared with the rest of Spain. Renfe has since issued an apology and launched an internal investigation into the ‘journey from hell’ which saw travellers depart from Badajoz at 5.18pm on New Year’s Day destined for Barcelona, a journey which took 10-anda-half hours after a series of breakdowns or malfunctions. It should take six hours and 37 minutes.

CONCERNED: Bishop Rodriguez (inset) said ‘irrational hatred’ was dividing Spain. already know where partisan struggles lead to from the past; simplification, two Spains and irrational hatreds,” the Bishop added. Bishop Rodriguez went on to say upcoming European elections and a future national ballot offered the chance to return politics to

the roots which inspired strivings for justice and law. “When the exercise of political power aims only to protect the interests of certain privileged individuals, the future is then in danger and young people may become distrustful,” the Bish-

op added. R o d r i g u e z ’s c o m m e n t s follows the far-right Vox recent electoral breakthrough in Andalucia, ongoing divisions in Cataluña over independence and growing concerns these and other tensions may impact on upcoming votes.

Choking warning DOCTORS have urged parents to cut grapes in half before giving them to children after a toddler choked to death while seeing in the New Year in the traditional Spanish way of eating a fruit for each stroke of midnight. The three-year-old, whose family are believed to be migrants from Ecuador, was

rushed to a hospital in Gijon, on the Bay of Biscay, where doctors tried unsuccessfully for an hour to revive him. Health professionals claim that eating grapes poses a choking hazard for young children as the smooth surface of the fruit can form a ‘seal’ that prevents air from getting in. Their advice is to cut the fruit in half.

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ON STRIKE: Security staff are too cold to work.

Frozen security staff AROUND 300 staff at one of Spain’s biggest airports have staged a month-long walk-out because it’s too cold to work. Employees with the company Eulen, based at Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas airport, claim they are not being provided with warm enough clothing during ‘extreme weather’ and won’t return to

work until January 21. The move spells travel chaos for British holidaymakers and coincides with three days strike action by Ryanair’s cabin crew across Spain which started on Tuesday, with further action planned for today and Sunday, over pay and working conditions. The strike at Madrid’s main

airport was called by union Alternativa Sindical and affects all security officers who patrol inside and outside the building, as well as the borders. Representatives claim Eulen is contravening ‘the law of prevention of occupational hazards’ by not offering adequate enough clothing for the winter months.

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DISMISSED: A bogus priest in Spain has been ordered back to Colombia.

Imposter kicked out of the Catholic Church A FAKE priest who was never ordained has been dismissed from the Catholic Church in Spain after 18 years carrying out weddings and taking confessions. Miguel Angel Ibarra was reportedly found to be an imposter after a complaint was filed in his native country of Colombia, alleging

that he had forged his documents. A ‘thorough investigation’ was carried out and it was found he had never been ordained. Ibarra, who moved to the town Medina-Sidonia last October, has since been ordered to return to Colombia. A spokesperson for the local diocese told British press

that events such as this could ‘overshadow the work of parishioners and ordained priests, who serve the church every day in an exemplary way.’ The Church confirmed weddings and baptisms will still be recognised, but not the communions or confessions which Ibarra heard.

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Gun factory shut down FOUR ‘traffickers’ who allegedly acquired parts of weapons and ‘cannibalised’ them for sale, have been arrested in Sevilla. The procedure involves using ‘fundamental parts of different firearms, which are subject to strict legal control in Spain,’ to create complete weapons. As part of Operation Armstrong, National Police officers seized two automatic sub-machine guns together with several specific pieces for rearming, an active calibre 5.56 bolt action rifle, an active 22 bit calibre rifle, two 22 calibre rifles, an active Glock short weapon, 14 Glock weapons, different ammunition of war of the calibre 5.56, more than 2,000 cartridges of the calibre 9mm as well as several other pieces; firing needles, silencers, and

Law changes to tackle child abuse THE statute of limitations for cases of physical or sexual abuse of children could be extended after a draft law was approved by the Spanish cabinet. Under current Spanish law, the limitations begin at 18, but if the proposed changes to the criminal code are upheld by parliament, they will come into action when a victim turns 30. For some time, campaigners have argued that it can take years for somebody to digest and report the abuse, meaning that in many

SEIZED: Huge haul of ‘cannibalised’ firearms were recovered in Sevilla. tools to assemble firearms. The parts are believed to have been bought from suppliers across Europe. The investigation is ongoing under the operational action plan 2018 of the so-called Empact

Firearms (European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats), which leads and promotes the co-ordinated action of the countries of the EU against the illicit traffic of weapons.

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A HIGH speed water chase ended in the arrest of three suspected hashish smugglers on Malaga’s Sabinillas beach. The Guardia Civil used a helicopter to hover overhead and a speed boat to intercept the suspects who attempted to escape during the dramatic pursuit. The detainees, a Spaniard and two Moroccans, were ar-

cases offenders cannot be prosecuted. The amendments would affect sexual crimes, physical abuse, human trafficking and attempted murder, as well as including new crimes committed online such as incitement to commit suicide, sexual crimes or encouraging eating disorders. The government also intends to tighten the rules granting conditional or temporary release from prison for offenders serving time for sexual assault against children.

Drama at sea rested after their high-powered vessel was rammed by police, putting an end to a chase which covered several kilometres. A video of the events

shows the suspects attempting to flee on foot, despite the helicopter landing on the beach first. They reportedly became ‘violent’ and began throwing stones at the police. Guardia Civil sources claim a shipment of hashish was recovered on board the vessel, and a vehicle loaded with gasoline, thought to be waiting to refuel the boat, was seized nearby.

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More die from choking CHOKING asphyxia is the third largest cause of unnatural death in Spain, behind accidental falls and suicide. Some 2,336 people died after a piece of food or other object prevented them from breathing in 2017. Accidental falls accounted for 3,057 deaths and suicide, 3,679, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). The data revealed that the majority of those who died of choking (2,112) were aged over 65. A spokesman for the Spanish Otorhinolaryngology Society puts this down to ‘dysphagia,’ which is a difficulty to swallow, and appears as a symptom of many diseases such as Parkinson’s. But the INE states that of the total deaths due to suffocation, only 21 were due to food choking. The rest were caused by other objects such as pills and fragments of teeth. In the case of children, toys and marbles are the most common elements.

PM’s secret cheap festival jaunt By Joe Gerrard SPAIN’S prime minister has caused controversy after the government claimed his use of a private ministerial jet to travel to Valencia’s Benicassim festival cost €282.92. Government officials revealed the figure, following a request made under government transparency rules from Luis Salom, a Valencia-based member of the conservative Partido Popular (PP). Sanchez flew to and from the festival in Valencia’s Castellon Province aboard the Falcon armed forces private jet in July. ‘The total expense calculated by the Protocol Department was €282.92,’ said the release, which was signed by Prime Minister’s Office official Maria Hilda Jimenez. Salom said the response

JETSETTER: Sanchez (inset) flew to Benicassim in July. was ‘a joke.’ Spain’s Transparency and Good Government Council (CTyBG) ruled the information could be released after details on the trip were previously declared an official secret.

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The CTyBG has since called on the government to release details of the total cost of the trip, including of the opening of Castellon Airport so the plane could land. The €282.92 figure is believed to refer to fuel costs.

SPAIN has come 11th in a ranking of countries which use robots the most in day-to-day economic activity. The Spanish Association of Robotics and Automation’s data showed there are 34,000 robots working at full capacity in large companies. Around 90 per cent of multinational companies use robots in some form in their operations, according to the Association. The Association found robots were being used in industries including car making, railways and vending. Robots are also used in microscopic ‘nano’ surgery and to diffuse suspected explosives. The Vocational Training at a Distance group (CEAC) said robots provided a ‘golden opportunity’ for workers across a variety of sectors. Some economists and technology experts claim the increasing use of robots in the workplace, known as ‘automation,’ is leading to job losses as machines replace staff.

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THE WEEK IN POLITICS

Naming their price By Joe Gerrard A FAR-RIGHT party which looks set to be the kingmaker in Andalucia has set out its demands for its support of a proposed pact to run the region’s Junta. Vox, which won 12 out of 109 seats in last month’s snap regional election, has named immigration and changes towards gender-violence laws as among its top concerns. Santiago Abascal, leader of the farright party, said the conservative Partido Popular (PP) and the centrist Ciudadanos should listen to Vox’s 12 members because that is ‘logical’ in a democracy. The PP and Ciudadanos are currently in talks over a pact which could see them share power in Andalucia. They require the support of Vox because their members do not have a majority in the region’s assembly. Abascal said initial PP overtures including amending gender-violence laws to make them apply equally to male and female victims were a ‘good start.’ Vox claims gender-violence laws are unjust because they only protect women, but critics say their stance is

MAKING DEMANDS: Abascal has set out Vox’s priorities. borne of a wider hostility to feminism. The far-right party’s stance on genderviolence is one of a host of issues which has caused the PP and Ciudadanos in particular to keep Vox at arm’s length. Ciudadanos, which pitches itself as a progressive political force, feels uneasy about working with a party opposed to the EU and regarded as racist and even fascist in some quarters. It has therefore let the PP do most of the talking to Vox. The PP’s reservations are more political. Party members are concerned about accommodating what they regard as an electoral opponent, particularly as

leader Pablo Casado has pulled the PP to the right since his election last year. Both the PP and Ciudadanos’ tepid attitude towards Vox could prove to be the undoing of their coalition pact. Vox officials have previously threatened to allow the left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) to remain in power in Andalucia if they are not given a seat at the negotiating table. The party is likely to use its position to extract as many concessions from the PP and Ciudadanos as possible and may even find itself part of a coalition. Andalucia Parliament members are due to choose the region’s next president next Wednesday.

Budget offer A LEFT-LEANING party in Cataluña has offered to support the ruling pro-independence administration’s budget in exchange for backing for national spending plans. Partit dels Socialistes Catalunya (PSC) head Miquel Iceta, whose party is affiliated with Spain’s ruling Partido Socialista (PSOE), said backing the 2019 budget would keep ‘reactionary’ forces at bay. Quim Torra, Cataluña’s pro-independence president, rejected the trading of support over the ongoing detention of politicians from the region in connection with the 2017 push for secession. Iceta said a triple alliance of what he termed the forces of ‘conservatism and reaction’ could take power if the budget failed to pass in Congress. His comments come as the conservative Partido Popular (PP) and the centrist Ciudadanos look poised to take over the Junta de Andalucia with the help of the far-right Vox. Iceta’s analysis is backed up by new Centre for Sociological Investigation (CIS) research which shows Vox’s breakthrough in Andalucia and Ciudadanos’ gains were largely at the left’s expense. The leftist Podemos, which backs PSOE in Congress, was particularly hard hit. Progressive and leftist parties may soon have to band more closely together to face down their rightwing opponents. Poll tracker: Partido Socialista (PSOE): 22.6 per cent, 101 seats Partido Popular (PP): 22 per cent, 90 seats Ciudadanos: 20.5 per cent, 71 seats Unidos Podemos:15.2 per cent, 51 seats Result: PSOE largest party, no overall control.

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TRAIN RESCUE: El Escorial station where Sergio (inset) had a narrow escape.

Train track rescue AN off-duty National Police officer rescued a 79-year-old man who was trapped between a Cercanias train and platform in El Escorial, Madrid. The incident reportedly occurred as the pensioner, known as Sergio, accompanied by wife Teresa, was getting off the train at the El Escorial station. He reportedly stumbled and fell on to the train tracks as he was trying to step off the train carriage. His wife began to panic as Sergio was trapped between the platform and the train, and started shouting at the driver to ‘not start the train.’ According to a statement given to Spanish

media, Teresa said ‘no one was there at that time, only security and I panicked.’ A group of people tried to help the elderly man unsuccessfully as he ‘weighed around 100 kilos.’ Teresa told press an ‘angel’ appeared in the form of the off-duty police officer, who managed to get her husband out safely. Sergio was then moved to Puerta de Hierro Hospital in Madrid with multiple injuries a n d b ru is e s , a nd he ha s s inc e be e n dis charged. T h e h us ba nd a nd w ife a re ‘e xtre me ly thankful’ for the officer’s heroic actions and said they ‘have no words to thank him for what he did that day.’

Drugs probe after driver kills boy THE driver of a car which hit and killed a 14-year-old British boy in Ibiza on New Year’s Day is suspected of driving under the influence of drugs. The teenager was allegedly struck while ‘in the middle of the road,’ according to Spanish police. The incident occurred at about 10.30pm in Calle Santa Eularia, just hours after the boy had celebrated his birthday on New Year’s Eve. The driver was initially believed to be a man travelling with his family in a Ford Fiesta, who later tested negative for alcohol and drugs. However, it was soon proven that the driver was actually his partner, a 29year-old Spanish woman. The man had allegedly incriminated himself knowing that his drug and alcohol test would be negative. According to the Guardia Civil, the woman had consumed drugs before the tragic incident, and investigating officers are currently waiting for the final results to be confirmed. If the drug and alcohol test results are proven as positive, the woman will be charged with a ‘crime against road safety and reckless homicide.’

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Taking a toll A TOLL road in Galicia is the most expensive in Spain and in Europe, according to government figures. The AP-9 motorway, which runs from Ferrol on Spain’s north western coast to south of Albelos near the Portuguese border, charges €16.40 to travel between A Coruña and Vigo. It comes as road management agency Audasa announced a 3.51 per cent hike in the toll which came into force on Tuesday January 1. The average increase of tolls across Spain was 1.67 per cent.

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Cathedral soldier released A FRENCH soldier who was arrested trying to enter Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia cathedral in possession of ammunition has been released by a judge. According to the Minister of the Interior, Miquel Buch, the corporal was arrested for an alleged crime of illegal possession of weapons, and for not having the permits to carry such items in Spain. An anti-terrorist mobile unit was despatched, but Buchlater pointed out that ‘there is not much ground for the possibility that there is an imminent danger with

this person.’ A judge at Court 21 in Barcelona freed the accused on the condition he appears before a French judge, on a date yet to be set. The soldier, who was with his partner when he was arrested, had reportedly gone to the cathedral with five ammunition clips and severSAGRADA FAMILIA: Ico al small arms in a nic landmark in Barcelon a. backpack, and was intercepted at security. was a French military offilegedly later found in his Catalan police force, the cer, which was later concar. Mossos d’ Esquadra, was firmed. The man assured police he alerted and a weapon was al-

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First gender-violence death of 2019 A WOMAN aged 26 has been killed in the first gender-violence death of 2019. Tomas SMR, her 29-yearold boyfriend, has been arrested, accused of fatally stabbing Rebeca ACS in the Cantabrian town of Laredo, despite the best efforts of two of her friends who tried to stop the attack. Official sources said a ‘discussion’ between the accused and the victim - who were in the process of separating quickly degenerated to ‘extreme violence’. The two flatmates, who had tried to stop the assault, ‘could do no more than take refuge to protect their own lives’ in the incident on January 3, according to an official statement. After stabbing her, the alleged aggressor turned himself in to the Guardia Civil.

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TAKE CARE: Machismo kills. He has since been handed over to the courts. Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez expressed his solidarity with the family and friends of the victim. In a Twitter message he said: ‘My condolences and solidarity with the family and friends of the young woman murdered in Laredo. We will never abandon the commitment to eradicate #ViolenceMachist. Loud and clear, all united to end #GenderViolence. #Not One Less. We want you alive.’

Dad rescued from fire by daughter and friend TWO teenage girls have been praised for saving the life of the father of one of the 13year-olds after rescuing him from a fire at the family home in Guadalajara. The cause of the blaze is believed to have been a stove in

the living room on the ground floor of the 52- year-old’s home at Las Castillas urbanisation in Torrejon del Rey. A spokesperson for Azuqueca de Henares Fire Service said the girls’ quick actions in getting the man out of the property

and calling emergency services, ‘saved the man’s life’. He was then taken to the University Hospital of Guadalajara, where he was stabilised and kept under observation for smoke inhalation. The rescued man’s daughter

was also treated at the scene for smoke inhalation. Guardia Civil, Azuqueca de Henares firefighters, an emergency doctor, a mobile ICU and a basic life support ambulance were involved in dealing with the emergency.

Dog bites its owner A WOMAN needed treatment after one of her three ‘dogs of dangerous race’ turned on her while out walking. The 23-year-old was reportedly exercising the animals in Guadalajara, when they began to fight amongst themselves. It was while trying to separate them that one of them bit the woman’s hand. Emergency services were called and Guadalajara City Hall confirmed the female was taken to the University Hospital and discharged after being ‘treated for superficial injuries.’

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DENMARK WATER levels in parts of southern Denmark and North Zealand rose to up to 1.5 metres above normal heights, according to the country’s Meteorological Institute (DMI) while sandbags were put out in towns in those areas to keep flooding at bay.

Floods strike

Train crash SIX people have died and a further 16 were injured after debris from a freight train fell onto a passenger service as the two were travelling past each other on the Storebaelt Bridge between Funen and Zealand.

RISING: Floods struck parts of Denmark.

BELGIUM

Vote alert

Budget boost

THE head of Belgium’s state security and intelligence Committee R agency has said its officials are preparing to watch out for any outside interference in the country’s general election which is set to go ahead on Sunday May 26.

BELGIUM’S National Bank has estimated that the treasury will have a budget deficit of €3.6 billion, around 0.8 per cent of the country’s economic output (GDP), which would be the lowest figure since 2007.

SWEDEN

FRANCE

Storm hits

Ride rescue

FALLEN trees blocked roads, ferries were disrupted and more than 100,000 people saw their power cut after Storm Alfrida struck Sweden last week, with the southern regions of Svealand and Gotaland the hardest hit.

A HELICOPTER was despatched to Rennes in Britanny to airlift eight people from the top of a 52-metre-tall fairground ride after they became stuck on New Year’s Eve, with the rescue from atop the BomberMaxxx metal arm taking several hours.

Robbery trial A COURT in Kristianstad has found a 38year-old defendant guilty of committing multiple burglaries in Tollarp and Landskrona and has ordered him to pay more than €1,760 in damages and undergo a drug rehabilitation programme.

Boat arrest POLICE in Boulogne in northern France have arrested 14 suspects in connection with the alleged attempted theft of a boat by migrants who are believed to have been trying to cross the English Channel to Britain.

NETHERLANDS

Fire outbreak

More people

FOOTAGE has emerged online of several blazes which broke out in the Netherlands resort of Scheveningen after revellers lit bonfires there, with winds creating a ‘fire-nado’ phenomenon which resulted in emergency services call outs but no injuries.

THE population of the Netherlands grew by a net total of 104,000 in 2018, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics which showed the difference between births and deaths was 16,000 while net migration stood at 88,000.

NORWAY

GERMANY

Record sales

Poverty fears

ELECTRIC vehicle sales in Norway have broken world records with almost a third of new vehicles sold in 2018 not powered by petrol or diesel, while fossil fuel model sales fell by 31.2 per cent compared to 2017, according to industry figures.

INCREASING numbers of Germans are worried about potentially facing poverty or financial hardship when they reach old age, according to a study from Ernst & Young on consumer trust ahead of 2019 which found retirement concerns were the fastest growing for buyers.

Female deaths

Car ramming

EIGHT out of the 27 murder cases in Norway last year saw the partner or ex-partner of a woman kill her, according to police figures which also showed 13 men and five children were killed during 2018.

ESSEN police arrested a 50-year-old man in connection with two attempts to deliberately hit pedestrians with a vehicle which left eight people injured, and officers claiming the suspect showed signs of mental illness.

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Population on the up THE provincial population stood at 709,340 at the beginning of the year, 2,668 more than at the start of 2018, representing a 0.38 per cent increase. The National Institute of Statistics figures showed Almeria experienced the second highest population growth among the eight Andalucian provinces last year. The number of inhabitants went up in nearly 40 Almerian municipalities in 2018. These included Partaloa, where total population increased by 7.58 per cent, going from 975 to 1,055. In Nijar total residents jumped up by 1,126 people to 30,122, and in Roquetas de Mar by 1.562 to 94.925. At the same time, 64 municipalities in Almeria saw a drop in their populations. Most have less than 5,000 inhabitants, but there was also a decline in resident numbers in more populated municipalities, notably Carboneras, El Ejido, Macael, Olula del Rio, Velez Rubio and Mojacar.

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

Royal appointment THE King of Spain, King Felipe V I , w i l l o ff i c i a l l y o p e n t h e Corvera airport next Tuesday. Royal sources confirmed the attendance of the King at the opening of the Murcia International Airport via a communiqué

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MALLORCA

FIGHTING strong waves, members of the Guardia Civil, with the help of a privately owned boat, were able to save a diving instructor and two young Russians who became trapped in the sea and unable to make their way back to the shore. CHECKS: Guardia Civil examining the diving equipment The divers and their instructor got into used. trouble in the Cova dels Arcs and the Cala del Moraig, in the Poble Nou de Benitachell. The water was allegedly rough when they began their dive and as they tried to get back to the beach, the strong waves started to throw them against the nearby rocks and made their escape impossible. Becoming increasingly exhausted they decided to make their way to the Playa Moraig, where a sunbather spotted their plight and called the emergency services. An investigation has been launched into whether the diving instructor has broken any law by allowing inexperienced divers to enter the sea when it was not safe to do so.

sent to the president of the region of Murcia, Fernando Lopez Miras, just after Christmas. Diego Conesa who is the general secretary of the PSOE party in the region, confirmed via his Twitter account that the King would be in attendance. With less than a week to go until the airport officially opens, the final touches are being made to the airport which has been a long time coming. When the airport opens there

on duty. A municipal policeman from Nerja received the same sentence after renting a cortijo on the coast which the gang used to store the drugs before moving them on. A third former officer, who had been a member of the National Police, was tasked with keeping an eye on the section of coastal road where the drugs were due to land.

will be 12 initial destinations and as the airport gains popularity, it is expected that new routes and airlines will want to have a base at Corvera in the coming months and years.

AXARQUIA

Cops shopped TWO police officers in Axarquia were among 18 people found guilty of drug trafficking.

A third former policeman was also sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined €8.5 million after the group were found to have helped a drugs gang smuggle a ton and a half of hashish into Nerja. One man, a serving Guardia Civil officer from Algarrobo, received an eight-year prison sentence and was banned from the force for 15 years after he helped traffickers land safely in Spain, advising them to arrive on the shore on days he was

Fatal bridge crash THE first casualty of 2019 on M a l l o r c a ’s r o a d s w a s a 2 9 year-old Spanish man who died after his car collided with the pillar of a Genoa bridge. An investigation has been launched into how the crash occurred at 12.45pm last Friday night. When emergency services arrived at the location on the Ma-1044, they discovered the ‘totally deformed’ car under the bridge. Two ambulances, one basic and one equipped with advanced life support apparatus, attempted to save the life of the ‘very seriously injured’ d r i v e r, b u t h e d i e d a t t h e scene. A Palma firefighter, who released the man’s lifeless body from the vehicle, told press the ‘accident was very violent as the car hit the column at very high speed.’ There were no witnesses to the crash and the Guardia Civil’s traffic department is working with Palma’s Local Police to determine the cause of the fatal crash.

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Data science training plan BILBAO based bank BBVA is set to train up 2,000 staff members in data science to help improve products and services, according to internal company documents. Documents relating to The Transcendence Project and seen by Spanish media detail moves to use trained analysts to help clients with some products and services. BBVA’s target is to have 2,000 such analysts. It has already trained 220 and a further 252 are in the programme this quarter.

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10 - 16 January 2019 THE amount knocked off Spain’s unemployment rate during 2018, according to Labour Ministry data which also showed the number of those out of work has reached its lowest for a decade.

FINANCE

business & legal

Manufacturing growth slows

Minister on growth outlook SPAIN’S Economy Minster has said this coming year will be full of challenges as officials prepare to update predictions for 2019’s output. Nadia Calviño said economic output (GDP) would be difficult to predict due to uncertainties abroad including Brexit and the ongoing trade war between China and the US. Job creation data was very positive but Spain’s unemployment rate of 3,202,297 was still too high, the minister added in an interview with Spanish media. “We are seeing a moderation in economic growth but we are in a positive sit-

By Joe Gerrard uation to face challenges,” Calviño said. “We continue to expect higher growth rates than those of neighbouring countries,” the minister added. Calviño said ministry officials were still calculating 2018’s GDP growth but added current estimates placed it at 2.6 per cent. Growth in 2019 is predicted to be 2.3 per cent. Calviño did not say whether forecasters would revise the figure up or down in their update. The minister’s comments come as

concerns over a possible slowdown in growth continue. Data from Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) found that the economy grew by 2.4 per cent year-on-year during the third quarter of 2018. The growth rate was one 10th less than the previous two quarters. It was also the lowest level of growth since 2014, when Spain began recovering from the eurozone debt crisis. Data showed the construction sector continued to drive economic output but that investment slowed during that quarter.

THE growth in output from Spanish factories slowed to its lowest rate of increase since mid-2016 last November and December, according to an industry index. The IHS Markit Factory Purchasing Index stood at 52.6 in November and 51.1 in December. Input prices slowed to their lowest rate of growth since September 2016 and output prices almost stood still, the index showed. The slowdown comes amidst concerns over the economy’s performance and a slowdown in the car making sector.

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SPAIN and Portugal are better prepared than Italy to borrow from financial markets when the European Central Bank (ECB) stops buying government bonds as part of its Quantitative Easing (QE) programme, according to the Moody’s rating agency.

Asset sale INDEBTED: Cataluña’s Generalitat is the most indebted. CATALUÑA’S regional authority owes the Spanish treasury €57.5 billion, €4.5 billion more than a year ago and the highest debt of the country’s autonomous communities according to government data. Almost three quarters of the Catalan Generalitat was borrowed from the Spanish government’s Autonomous Liquidity Fund (ALF). The fund was created in July 2012 during the eurozone debt

crisis to help Spain’s Autonomous Communities plug gaps in their books without having to borrow from financial markets. Cataluña’s debts to the fund grew from more than €53 billion on September 30, 2017 to more than €57.5 billion a year later, according to the latest treasury data. The Generalitat has also announced plans to begin borrowing from the government’s Financial Facility Fund (FFF) and to cease borrowing from ALF.

THE Adveo office supply company has sold assets in France, Italy, Belgium and some of its global services to the Sandton Capital Partners fund for between €13.3 and €15.5 million to secure a bridge loan worth €5.5 million.

Take out AN offshore investment company, Fidelity International Limited, has reduced its stake in Spanish pizza chain Telepizza from 3.45 to 1.89 per cent following speculation of a takeover bid from private equity firm KKR, according to the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV).

Blockchain club buyout A DUTCH cryptocurrency company has placed a down payment of €4.3 million on the Elche CF football club, according to its founder. Libereum’s buyout comes as part of moves from the firm and other blockchain companies to increase demand for cryptocurrency by investing in sports. The firm reportedly hopes to make its currency, the liber, part of the club’s financing system and offer it to

fans as a payment option. Cem Kumlar, founder of Libereum, said: “The purchase of Elche CF, a beautiful football club that shares our vision of a cryptocurrency future and is willing to actively communicate it to its supporters, is fantastic news.” It comes as investment platform Etoro struck deals with British clubs including Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur paid for with bitcoin corn (BTC).

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Most Declined Cutera, Inc. $ 13.27 Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. $ 15.06 electroCore, Inc. $ 7.28 Translate Bio, Inc. $ 7.32 scPharmaceuticals Inc. $ 3.37 Yangtze River Port and Logistics Limited $ 3.23 Myriad Genetics, Inc. $ 27.98 ProShares UltraPro Short NASDAQ Biotechnology$ 16.31 NuVasive, Inc. $ 45.45 Neuronetics, Inc. $ 17.63 Rubius Therapeutics, Inc. $ 17.02

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Coal mine closures WORKERS in unprofitable coal mines hung up their hard hats for the last time at the start of this year as plans to shut down their pits came into effect. A total of 26 mines have shut down under the EU directive which required member states to close state subsidised mines making losses as part of the bloc’s wider environmental agenda. Grupo Lamelas Viloria, the owner of a Castilla y Leon mine which closed on Tuesday January 1, said it would fight against the closure. The firm has presented plans to dig for coal at nearby sites which it said could yield profits without the need for state aid. The previous government unveiled a €2.13 billion spending package to help soften the blow of the closures with the backing of Brussels in 2016 when plans were announced. The current left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) government reached a deal with trade unions in October which included an offer of early retirement for workers. Officials have also earmarked €250 million to help repurpose disused mines. The €2.13 billion government

PITS SHUT: A total of 26 mines closed at the start of this year.

spending plan also includes measures to retrain miners so they can take jobs in Spain’s growing green energy sector. Any coal mine which failed to close before the end of 2018 had to return its share of the €2.13 billion. The EU has also announced punitive measures including fines for member states which failed to make mines close. Around 60 per cent of miners in the 26 closed pits are expected to opt for early retirement, according to government sources. Spain’s coal mining industry is largely based in the northern regions of Aragon, Asturias and Castilla y Leon. There were around 2,000 pit workers in Spain prior to the closure, down from roughly 100,000 in the 1950’s. Mines have been closing down since the middle of the last century due to the rising costs of getting coal out of the ground. Less than 10 per cent of Spain’s energy is sourced from coal. The country is aiming to have 20 per cent of its energy come from green sources by 2020 in line with EU targets. The current figure is 17 per cent.

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Good start for index STOCKS on Spain’s index of its largest listed companies traded at the highest average level of any in Europe, according to market data. The IBEX 35 index closed at 8,550 points on the second trading day of this year. It fluctuated throughout that day and Wednesday January 2, dipping to 8,488.1 before recovering. The index’s results come as the Euro Stoxx, Germany’s DAX, France’s CAC and Italy’s MIB all closed with losses at the start of the year. London’s FTSE 100 stood at 6,703.38 points at midday on Wednesday January 3, down from its closing position of 6,733.97 on December 31. Gains from Telefonica and Santander of 0.2 per cent and 1 per cent respectively helped to drive positive results for the index. The IAG airline group also made gains of 1.5 per cent in the middle of the first trading week of the year.

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FEATURE

Where the true problems lie

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT WHAT a jumped up little pipsqueak this present mayor of London has turned out to be. This arrogant individual has not only managed to take a large chunk of lighthearted pleasure from the lives of Londoners by banning bikini ads, (Ed: from TFL premises) which previously brightened many a misty morning as residents of both sexes went about their daily affairs, but he has consistently stuck his oar into political matters by airing his views on Brexit at every opportunity. This latest escapade surely took the whole tin. As a confirmed remainer (we won’t go into his motives for that!) on New Year’s Eve he had the audacity to misuse lord knows how many thousands of taxpayers’ money, by turning the London eye into a gigantic EU flag! This huge fireworks display, not only cost a fortune, but was blatantly contrived to send a message of support from ‘remainers’ to the members of the European Union. Just how much of an undemocratic, utterly arrogant and totally unacceptable action was that? This man, who was undoubtedly elected by his peers, has also informed Londoners that they must be prepared to accept acts of crime and terror as part of the trials of living in a big city! Well I’ve got news for this distasteful little man. London didn’t used to be like that. Rather than

LONDON: Many problems in the capital. poke his nose into the political arena, he would do better to begin delving into where the true problems lie. The ghettos which have been allowed to fester in rapidly expanding areas of the City. The ‘no go’ areas, which are hives of religious and cultural unrest. He should publicly recognise the fact that many stabbings and muggings are

carried out by young black members of mainly deprived areas, and create elite police units which are free to take action without worrying they may be accused of racism or political incorrectness. Put your own house in order Mr Khan, before you enter into areas best left to the unbiased politicians that, for better or worse, have been elected

by the public to run the country. If ever there was an example of Britain being considered a soft touch, this latest spate of illegal immigrants is certainly it. One ‘young’ man was asked why he and his companions hadn’t asked for asylum in France, before crossing the channel in a blow up boat. Almost unbelievably he said it was because they didn’t like the French police, who he said were rough and squirted them with pepper spray! Another couple, who were asked the same question, said they came to Britain because their nine-year-old daughter had insisted that she wanted to go to school here. You really couldn’t make it up. There’s only one way to handle illegal immigration; zero tolerance. No one, without exception, who enters Britain illegally should ever be allowed British residency or citizenship. Immediate incarceration and deportation should follow, preferably on large boats. Too dangerous by air. Rules should be simple and straightforward, thereby giving no chance for opportunistic lawyers to tie up individuals in the courts for years and rake in vast sums of taxpayers money in the process. Keep the faith Love, Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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TECH FOR THE TIMID I RECENTLY endured one of those movies where the special effects work better - and harder - than the actors. But soon today’s action heroes won’t even have to pretend to do their stunts. Nor indeed will their stuntmen. Chinese TV recently aired a robot weatherman, hot on the heels of YouTube videos where the very latest lip-sync technology made it almost impossible to tell a computer-generated Obama from the real one (tip: nonhuman Artificial Intelligence actors don’t blink. Yet). We’ve long been familiar with animated movies, right back to Disney’s very first Snow White film which traumatised me against eating red apples for years. These days CGI (computer-generated imagery) special-effects films, are gaining a growing foothold, and the day can’t be far off when expensive - not to mention temperamental Hollywood actors themselves become surplus to requirements, just as plots did in the 70’s when helicopters

Lights, camera, action Why cast Tom Cruise or The Rock when a Dalek will do, asks Terence Kennedy ROBOT DE NIRO: You talkin’ to me?

would do. Sadly, because computer-generated actors can perform and survive anything, a little bit of the magic will also go. The magic of suspending our credulity watching heroes being beaten to a pulp which would put the rest of us in Intensive Care with imminent last rites, yet managing to struggle up and carry on regardless. The magic of being asked to be-

lieve that fists on flesh resound with an explosive bang. Or face-slaps sound like the crack of doom. All with expensive hairstyles intact. The magic of having to accept actors picking locks in seconds which would take a trained locksmith and a vanload of unphotogenic equipment several hours. Or being asked to believe every hero has a built-in and infallible sense of direction: ‘Quick, head north!’

shouts Tom Cruise in the desert or jungle at midnight and doggone if he doesn’t. Go on, try it, I defy you. What woman will never have questioned why film heroines always manage to wake up looking like several million dollars, immaculately made-up and groomed? Don’t they use cold cream in Hollywood? Or hair curlers? Come to that, how come no-one on film ever does what we lesser mortals do: goes to the loo? Or actually eats the food on the table? CGI will also, finally, draw a curtain on physically having to stage the meticulously-choreographed ballet which is the staple of so many movies: the car chase. Doing it exclusively with computers will at least stop us having to believe that innocent bystanders, despite being scattered in every direction as the vehicles plunge through crowded markets or malls, are never, ever hurt. Try telling that to the Red Cross.

Switch off your brain MOVIE computing suspends belief for even the most feebly geeky among us. At a time when infants already knew the difference between Enter and the Backspace key, even a decade ago could we still be expected to believe in computer consoles which put huge letters on their screens; to the accompaniment of a beeping sound as each letter appeared? Or computers which never needed to be booted-up? Or nerds keying-in complex codes which would save/destroy the world while holding highly intelligible conversations at the same time? Perhaps we shouldn’t take it all too literally. Perhaps, as an ardent moviegoer suggested to me recently, these days before entering the cinema there is indeed something else you should switch off along with your mobile phone: your brain.

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It’s a farce Mike Senker In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man IT’S now a couple of weeks or so since the Gatwick airport debacle and it’s turned into a total farce. I will declare now that I have a personal interest in this as it was on December 20, the day that our daughter was flying from said airport to spend Christmas with us on a trip to Portugal. The thing I want to know is what happened? I mean, what the hell really happened? The whole place closed down because an overgrown toy was allegedly seen in the restricted airspace. Now, as I’m not totally stupid, if there was a drone buzzing about, they obviously had to close the airport until it was found and forcibly got rid of it. But they couldn’t find it, and as of now,

there are no official pictures of the said drone, and in fact, they are now saying that there may not have even been a drone at all! The UK police have zero, none, nada proof that there were any drones at all which led to over 1,000 flights being cancelled. Not to mention the couple who were arrested, named, and then freed because they had nothing to do with the non-existent drone and were charged with nothing; well how could they be if it never existed? I’m not a big conspiracy theorist, but there is something not quite right here. My phone can tell me where my car is parked when I can’t remember where I left it in the car park. Technology knows if I don’t have a TV licence and I’m watching EastEnders in my bungalow in East Cheam. If all that is possible, surely the might of the police and military should be able to get at worst case, a picture of this drone, and dare I suggest, find a way so this type of hoax never happens again.

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Window apps for your new PC SOFTWARE is the backbone of any computer installation. While there are dozens of amazing windows programs, knowing which tools are essential makes setting up a new installation easy. 1. Security: Avast Free Antivirus. While you can take steps to protect your PC without an antivirus program, it’s smart to keep one installed. For a free antivirus we recommend Avast Free Antivirus, it provides the two things you really want in a free AV program; a good level of security and a light system impact.

2. Internet browser: Google chrome. It’s still super-speedy, it includes little conveniences like searching Google for an image, and hosts a great library of extensions. Cross-platform syncing which lets you open your desktop tabs on your phone and vice-versa, a fantastic browser for all purposes. 3. Cloud Storage: Dropbox. Storing information in the ‘cloud’ has become an everyday occurrence. Dropbox is the cloud app you should install. The 2 GB of free storage isn’t much, though you can increase it by referring friends and oth-

er small tasks. 4. Music Streaming: Spotify Music streaming services eliminate the need for buying individual albums physically or digitally. There are several music streaming services in the market, but we recommend Spotify. Its ad-supported free plan lets you listen to as much music as you like. 5. Media Player: You should still keep a solid player on your desktop for when you need to play media files locally. For this task nothing beats VLC Media Player, capable of playing every format imaginable.

Setting up your new computer is easy and there are many great applications can download online. If you find that you need help setting up your new PC, emails or a data transfer, Computer City can help!

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Aretha Franklin OF all the artists we lost in 2018, possibly the most iconic was American singer, songwriter, pianist, actress and civil rights activist, Aretha Franklin. Born on March 25, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, Aretha Louise Franklin started her career as a child gospel singer at the church in Detroit where her father was minister. Aretha signed her first recording contract at 18, but success didn’t come straight away. It wasn’t until signing with Atlantic Records in 1966 that the hits began to flow. Tracks such as Respect, Chain of Fools, Think, (You Make Me Feel) Like A Natural Woman and Say A Little Prayer still fill the airwaves around the world more than 50 years later. By the end of the 1960’s Aretha had become known as the Queen of Soul. The 1986 duet with George Michael, I Knew You Were

Waiting was a massive worldwide hit and was just one of many duets that Aretha recorded in the 80’s. When Aretha Franklin died in August 2018 the world lost a unique voice. In these days of auto tuned talentless X-Factor fodder, Aretha will be greatly missed. The Queen of Soul will thankfully live on through her music.

Aretha Franklin, a true legend.

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Big Trouble in Little China 9:35am The Karate Kid, Part II 11:35am Maze Runner: The Death Cure 2:05pm Batman Begins 4:30pm Kong: Skull Island 6:30pm Green Lantern 8:30pm Maze Runner: The Death Cure 11:00pm Batman Begins

7:55am Roman Holiday 9:55am Clueless 11:40am Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1:30pm Pitch Perfect 3:30pm Dumb and Dumber 5:25pm Clueless 7:10pm Ferris Bueller's Day Off 9:00pm Pitch Perfect 11:00pm Dumb and Dumber 1:00am Coming to America 3:00am Ferris Bueller's Day Off

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Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Young Sheldon Young Sheldon Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Young Sheldon The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Other Woman The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

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Cricket Cricket Football Centre Football Centre Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm Football Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United take on Frank Lampard's Derby County at Elland Road in the Sky Bet Championship. Leeds were 4-1 winners when these sides last met. 11:15pm The Debate - Live 12:15am Sky Sports News 1:00am Live PGA Tour Golf 4:00am Live NBA: La Lakers @ Utah The Utah Jazz host the LA Lakers at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City.

EFL Matters Football Years EFL One2eleven One2eleven Football's Greatest EFL Matters SPFL Greatest Games 1:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 2:00pm Football Countdowns 2:30pm Football Countdowns 3:00pm Football Years 3:30pm Football Years 4:00pm EFL 5:00pm EFL Matters 5:30pm Football's Greatest 6:00pm EFL Greatest Games 6:15pm EFL Greatest Games 6:30pm EFL Matters 7:00pm Carabao Cup Highlights 7:30pm Carabao Cup Highlights 8:00pm Football 11:15pm The Debate - Live 12:15am EFL Greatest Games

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SUSSEX Police recently admitted that its own drones launched to investigate the first sightings may have caused the ‘confusion’ at Gatwick which closed it for three days before Christmas, disrupting 1,000 flights and delaying 140,000 passengers. This, then, the latest embarrassment for the force which earlier admitted it was ‘possible’ there had been no drone at Gatwick at the time. Finally, the truth (possibly). Sounds like Sussex police’s Monty Python’s Flying Circus of total chaos and confusion meets April 1! (Maybe it was four pigeons in ra-ra skirts in formation - formation pigeon dancing? Or, like a few years ago, when a suspected drone at Gatwick turned out to be a plastic bag?) Police should have attached blue flashing lights to their drones going ‘Nee-naw, neenaw!’ so the public could tell which ones belonged to the good guys. Joking aside, police have the flight logs for their own drones. It should therefore take nothing more than some basic cross-referencing of those with the witness reports to determine which of the reported sightings were or could have been - the force’s own equipment, and in turn, which were suspect.

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DRONE: Causing panic in the airport. In other news, it was reported that the suspect craft had buzzed the Gatwick control tower enabling airport staff to positively identify the brand and type. Err, what happened to that lead? But don’t worry! We were assured ‘there’s a really large-scale police operation going on behind the scenes.’ Yes, undoubtedly there was... trying to find a way to mop up this dreadful PR mess. News flash: earlier today police made a major breakthrough when they found a cache of drones in a secret warehouse location. “We believe they belong to a major new terrorist cell. “ A large number of ‘foreign persons’ were

detained. Our intelligence leads us to believe this new splinter group is called Am Azon. We believe this discovery represents a major contribution to public safety,” said a retired chief constable. Now we’re moving into 2019. Ever get the feeling we need to tighten our seatbelts a bit? 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.nora- johnson.net) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99; £0.99) and iBookstore. All profits go to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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Can they shut the lift? There are problems with the lift in our building. A recent report from the administrators states that if repairs are not carried out by early March the lift will be closed down. I live on the fifth floor and I am 78 years of age so it will be almost impossible for me to negotiate a climb of 80 steps. Judging by the administrators’ report it seems that there is a very strong possibility that the community will not have the funds in place by March to carry out the works. I need your advice as to what can be done. C D (Costa del Sol)

The communi t y of property own- David Searl You and the Law ers is obligated by law to in Spain maintain the building in proper worki ng order and they are also obligated by law to ensure accessibility for elderly persons and those with mobility problems. In your situation I would contact other residents of the upper floors and either write or visit the president of the community to remind him of these obligations and to discover what action is being taken. A special assessment may be necessary to fund the repairs.

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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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Tom Kerridge's Fresh Start 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Athletics 4:15pm Bargain Hunt 5:00pm Final Score 6:15pm The Time it Takes 6:50pm BBC News 7:00pm Regional News 7:05pm Weather 7:10pm Pointless 8:00pm Michael Mcintyre's Big Show 9:00pm The Greatest Dancer 10:10pm Casualty 11:00pm BBC News 11:15pm Weather 11:20pm Match of the Day 12:45am The NFL Show 1:15am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:20am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

8:15am Wild and Weird 8:30am All Over the Workplace 9:00am Show Me What You're Made of 9:30am The Dog Ate My Homework 10:00am Richard Hammond's Invisible Worlds 11:00am Natural World 12:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:00pm Nigel and Adam's Farm Kitchen 2:00pm Info not available 4:00pm Info not available 4:30pm Escape to the Country 5:30pm Attenborough and the Giant Egg 6:30pm The Victorian House of Arts and Crafts 7:30pm Back in Time for School 8:30pm Dad's Army 9:00pm Cities: Nature's New Wild 10:00pm QI XL 10:45pm Manchester by the Sea 1:05am Spaceship

8:00pm Hidden Kingdoms 9:00pm Wild Arabia Few places on earth evoke more mystery and romance than Arabia. 10:00pm Black Lake 10:45pm Black Lake 12:30am The Heart of Country: How Nashville Became Music City USA 1:00am TOTP 1987 1:30am TOTP 1987 2:00am On Drums... Stewart Copeland! 3:00am Hidden Kingdoms 4:00am Wild Arabia

8:00am Mission Employable 8:05am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series 8:20am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series 8:30am Scrambled! 8:35am The Tom and Jerry Show 8:50am The Powerpuff Girls 9:10am Toonmarty 9:30am Ultimate Spider-Man v the Sinister Six 10:05am Mighty Magiswords 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:40pm Jeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers 1:10pm ITV Lunchtime News 1:15pm Dancing on Ice 3:15pm Evan Almighty 5:00pm The Chase 6:00pm Info not available 7:00pm To be Announced 9:00pm The Voice UK 10:30pm Info not available 11:30pm ITV News 11:45pm Rambo: First Blood Part II 1:30am Cold Feet

6:55am ITV2 Nightscreen 7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:05am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:05pm You've Been Framed! Gold 2:05pm Babe 2: Pig in the City 3:05pm FYI Daily 3:15pm Babe 2: Pig in the City 3:55pm Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 5:05pm FYI Daily 5:10pm Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 6:55pm Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 7:55pm FYI Daily 8:00pm Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 10:00pm Clash of the Titans 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Clash of the Titans 12:10am Family Guy 12:35am Family Guy 1:05am American Dad!

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Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote Lewis A rape case appears to be solved when the chief suspect is murdered. Midsomer Murders Midsomer Murders Midsomer Murders Endeavour Crime drama series about young detective constable Endeavour Morse. Midsomer Murders Midsomer Murders Vera Detective drama series based on the novels by Ann Cleeves. Rising Damp Classic sitcom. Rising Damp Classic sitcom. ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

6:50am Triathlon 7:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am The Big Bang Theory 9:30am The Big Bang Theory 10:00am The Simpsons 10:30am The Simpsons 11:00am The Simpsons 11:30am The Big Tackle 12:30pm The Simpsons 1:00pm The Simpsons 1:30pm Heineken Champions Cup 4:10pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:30pm Location, Location, Location 6:30pm The Secret Life of the Zoo 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Princess Diana's 'Wicked' Stepmother 9:00pm Hidden Britain by Drone 10:00pm Central Intelligence 12:05am The Last Witch Hunter

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World of Sport Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars ITV Racing: The Opening Show World of Sport Ironside Columbo ITV Racing: Live From Warwick Columbo: A Deadly State of Mind The Scorpion King FYI Daily The Scorpion King Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol FYI Daily Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol Sudden Death FYI Daily Sudden Death 8 Mile

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House Doctor The Great Artists Wildlife SOS Milkshake! Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Access Make You Laugh Out Loud Chimp Island Disney's Snow Dogs Police Interceptors Police Interceptors Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! Chris Tarrant: Red Arrows: Kings of the Sky 5 News Tony Robinson's Time Travels Digging Up Britain's Past Great British Ships Wallis: The Queen That Never Was Kate v Meghan: Princesses at War Teleshopping

7:00am Rocky Balboa 8:45am Braven 10:25am The Karate Kid, Part II 12:25pm Green Lantern 2:25pm The Dark Knight 5:00pm Sucker Punch 7:00pm Dunkirk 9:00pm Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 11:00pm The Dark Knight 1:35am Braveheart

8:30am Airplane! 10:00am My Best Friend's Wedding 11:50am Mamma Mia! 1:45pm Sleepless in Seattle 3:35pm Airplane! 5:10pm Sweet Home Alabama 7:10pm My Best Friend's Wedding 9:00pm Mamma Mia! 11:00pm Sleepless in Seattle 12:50am Sweet Home Alabama

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The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine Young Sheldon Young Sheldon Young Sheldon Young Sheldon Young Sheldon The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Info not available Gogglebox Gogglebox Rude Tube Gogglebox Gogglebox How I Met Your Mother

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2036 Origin Unknown Freak Show A Wizard's Tale Red Sparrow Life Itself: Special Life Itself 2036 Origin Unknown A Wizard's Tale Red Sparrow Life Itself Truth or Dare Wildling An Actor Prepares Jeremy Irons stars as an ailing actor forced into a crosscountry road trip with his estranged son in order to attend his daughter's wedding. Comedy with Jack Huston.

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Live NBA: La Lakers @ Utah 6:30am Sporting Records 7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Cricket 12:30pm Football 4:15pm Info not available 6:00pm EFL Greatest Games Relive some classic matches in English football. 6:15pm Football Millwall host Blackburn Rovers at The Den in the Sky Bet Championship. 9:00pm Info not available 10:00pm Live NFL Divisional Play-Off A match from the NFL Divisional round. 2:00am Live NFL Divisional Play-Off A game from the NFL divisional round.

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EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Football Live - Soccer Am EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Info not available EFL Greatest Games Football EFL Goals: Championship EFL EFL Goals: Championship EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Football's Greatest Football Years Football Countdowns Football Countdowns Football Countdowns SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games One2eleven One2eleven EFL EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Football Countdowns

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9:35am Match of the Day 11:00am The Andrew Marr Show 12:00pm Sunday Politics 12:30pm The Big Questions 1:30pm Homes Under the Hammer 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Songs of Praise 2:50pm Bargain Hunt 3:50pm Money for Nothing 4:20pm Puss in Boots 5:40pm Pointless 6:30pm BBC News 6:50pm Regional News 6:55pm Weather 7:00pm Countryfile 8:00pm Antiques Roadshow 9:00pm Call the Midwife 10:00pm Les Misérables 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:35am The Women's Football Show 1:10am When in Rome 2:35am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:20am The Maggie 8:45am Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein 9:15am The Instant Gardener 10:05am Countryfile 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm Mary Berry Cooks 1:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure 2:00pm Masters Snooker 6:15pm Ski Sunday 7:00pm The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway 8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Dragons' Den 10:00pm Cities: Nature's New Wild 11:00pm Drinkers Like Me Adrian Chiles 12:00am Insert Name Here Panel show exploring the greatest person to own a particular name. 12:30am Masters Snooker Highlights 1:20am Masters Snooker Extra 3:20am Question Time

8:00pm Indian Hill Railways Three-part series looking at the little trains have climbed through the Indian clouds for a hundred years, from the Himalayas in the north to the Nilgiris in the south. 9:00pm Woolly Mammoth: Secrets From the Ice 10:00pm The Eyes of Orson Welles 11:40pm The Sky at Night A look at the world of astronomy. 12:10am The Bridge: Fifty Years across the Forth 1:10am Treasures of the Ancient East 2:10am Going Going Gone: Nick Broomfield's Disappearing Britain 3:10am Indian Hill Railways

8:20am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series 8:30am Scrambled! 8:35am The Tom and Jerry Show 8:50am Ben 10 9:10am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series 9:30am Spy School 10:05am Mighty Magiswords 10:25am ITV News 10:30am The Martin Lewis Money Show Live 11:30am You've Been Framed! 12:00pm The Voice UK 1:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 1:40pm Tenable 2:40pm Tipping Point 3:40pm The Chase 4:40pm Finding Nemo 6:35pm ITV Evening News 6:50pm Regional News and Weather 7:00pm Dancing on Ice 9:00pm Vera 11:00pm ITV News 11:15pm Unbelievable Moments Caught on Camera 12:10am Cold Feet

6:50am ITV2 Nightscreen 7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:15am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:40am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:45am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:40pm You've Been Framed! Gold 2:45pm The Voice UK 4:15pm Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 5:20pm FYI Daily 5:25pm Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 6:55pm Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 7:55pm FYI Daily 8:00pm Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 10:00pm Info Not Available 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 11:55pm Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:55am American Dad! 1:25am American Dad!

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Teleshopping Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat Heartbeat The Queen's Garden Lewis Midsomer Murders Midsomer Murders Agatha Christie's Poirot Midsomer Murders The Durrells The Durrells Birds of a Feather Birds of a Feather Land of the Midnight Sun Wire in the Blood Wire in the Blood Joe Maddison's War Specially commissioned drama penned by the late award-winning writer Alan Plater. Lewis

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Come Dine with Me King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Frasier Sunday Brunch The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Cheaper by the Dozen 2 Night at the Museum Channel 4 News World's Weirdest Homes George Clarke's Amazing Spaces SAS: Who Dares Wins 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Tin Star Hunted

7:00am Milkshake! 11:00am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:10am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:25am Make You Laugh Out Loud 11:55am Police Interceptors 12:40pm Police Interceptors 1:40pm Friends 2:10pm Friends 2:40pm Friends 3:10pm Friends 3:40pm Friends 4:10pm Friends 4:40pm Friends 5:10pm Friends 5:40pm Friends 6:10pm Friends 6:40pm Secrets of the World's Busiest Airport 8:00pm DHL: Delivering the World 9:00pm Chocolate Dreams Inside Hotel Chocolat 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Do the Right Thing 11:00pm Horrible Bosses 12:00am Access

5:50am Spencer, Vogue and Baby Too 7:00am Hollyoaks Omnibus 9:20am Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 9:45am Moshi Monsters: The Movie 11:20am Charmed 12:25pm The Goldbergs 12:55pm Young Sheldon 1:20pm Young Sheldon 1:45pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 2:15pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 2:45pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 3:15pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 3:45pm The Big Bang Theory 4:15pm The Big Bang Theory 4:40pm The Big Bang Theory 5:15pm The Big Bang Theory 5:40pm The Big Bang Theory 6:15pm The Big Bang Theory 6:45pm Miracle on 34th Street 9:00pm Ride Along 10:55pm Gogglebox 11:55pm Gogglebox 1:05am The Big Bang Theory 1:35am The Big Bang Theory 2:00am Tattoo Fixers 3:10am Rude Tube 4:05am Hollyoaks Omnibus

6:00am Sky Sports News 7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Total Goals Enjoy all the goals from the world of football. 9:00am Cricket 2:00pm Live Renault Super Sunday Everton take on Bournemouth at Goodison Park in the Premier League. 5:15pm Live Renault Super Sunday Tottenham Hotspur take on Manchester United at Wembley in the Premier League. 8:00pm Live NFL Divisional Play-Off 10:30pm Live NFL Divisional Play-Off A game from the NFL divisional round. 2:00am Live PGA Tour Golf 4:00am Sky Sports News 5:00am Sky Sports News

Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Protectors The Professionals The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Columbo: A Deadly State of Mind Columbo Mr. Bean Mr. Bean Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol FYI Daily Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol The Scorpion King FYI Daily The Scorpion King Jaws 2 FYI Daily Jaws 2 Swordfish FYI Daily

9:25am Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 11:30am Rampage 1:20pm The Dark Knight Rises 4:05pm Independence Day 6:40pm Rampage 8:40pm Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 11:00pm The Dark Knight Rises 1:45am Alien: Covenant

4:50am An Actor Prepares 6:30am Aquaman: Special 7:00am Black Panther: Special Sky Movies takes a special look at Marvel's superhero adventure, starring Chadwick Boseman (Captain America: Civil War) and Creed's Michael B Jordan. 7:30am Moana: Special 8:00am A Wizard's Tale 9:40am Life Itself 11:40am The Senator 1:30pm Red Sparrow 3:55pm 10x10 5:30pm A Wizard's Tale 7:10pm The Senator 9:00pm Red Sparrow 11:25pm Truth or Dare 1:10am Life Itself 3:10am An Actor Prepares 4:55am Wildling

9:30am EFL Goals: League One and League Two 10:00am EFL Goals: Championship 11:00am Sunday Supplement 12:30pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 1:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 2:00pm Football 4:45pm EFL Greatest Games 5:00pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 5:30pm EFL Goals: Championship 6:30pm EFL Greatest Games 6:45pm EFL Greatest Games 7:00pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 7:30pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm Football's Greatest 9:00pm Football's Greatest 9:30pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 10:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 11:00pm EFL 12:00am EFL Greatest Games 12:15am EFL Greatest Games

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Groundhog Day Singin' in the Rain The Wedding Singer Cool Runnings Made of Honour Groundhog Day Pretty Woman Made of Honour Cool Runnings Pretty Woman The Wedding Singer The Breakfast Club Cool Runnings Singin' in the Rain

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by Nicole King WHEN living in Marbella back in the early 80’s there were not many other foreign residents; it was a holiday city for tourists with its unique chiringuitos, sardine spits, chic discotheques and typical Spanish dolls and bullfighter posters on every corner. Very different from the city it is today. However some things really haven’t changed. Us foreigners are particularly easy targets and it’s not the petty thief I have in mind in this instance. When at that time I was working in Marbella for a law firm/gestoria I saw how my boss used his power of attorney to literally steal a home in Las Chapas from an elderly German couple. At first I thought I must be crazy and not understanding the situation. It has since driven me crazy every time I drive by it to know that was exactly what happened. Nowadays hopefully such dramatic wrongdoings no longer go on but it doesn’t stop the ‘reputable’ professional from selling us things we don’t need or making us believe they are more difficult and costly than they really are, particularly when it comes to official paperwork and presentations. Using our ignorance against us whilst catering to our egos can be synonymous with them rubbing their hands together in a miserly fashion of satisfaction at how easily a fool really does part with his money, or sign a

A COUPLE of years back, I was horrified to read a piece written by a columnist in an English newspaper in Spain. In it, he praised General Franco, claiming that when the dictator was in power, women knew their place and kept their mouths shut, and homosexuals would never be allowed to shout ‘we’re here and we’re queer’ in the streets. When the paper got wind of the outrage he caused, it invited me to write a rebuttal, which I gladly did. But, to my amazement, the murderous tyrant was again praised by some imbecile called Gualberto Garcia Jones Esq, on a religious website, LifeSiteNews. In a ghastly example of historic revisionism last December, Jones applauded the result of recent elections in Andalucia which saw the the farright, anti-abortion Vox party make significant gains. In celebrating the ousting of Andalucia’s Socialist party, the happy little fascist wrote that Franco, after containing ‘the marxist threat… focused on creating a prosperous Span-

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Marbella Moments

Barry Duke

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WRONGDOING : Beware of dodgy professionals. contract. (Please note that in Spain only the Spanish version of a bilingual contract is valid so please get it checked by a fluent speaker before signing to avoid unwanted surprises later on). Just last week I heard a ‘gestor’ confirm to a potential client when asked specifically that they couldn’t do an official procedure for themselves and that it had to be done for them. I knew it wasn’t true which spoke volumes as to the phi-

losophy of his company. Maybe the person would rather the ‘gestor’ did everything instead of going online to carry out the simple process, if explained, but they should have clarified their options and then also given a quote before being pressured into what seemed a complex operation and possibly a costly one, based on ignorance and confusion. I’m sure this happens everywhere but from

living in Spain I’ve learnt to always get a quote upfront and always make sure I understand exactly what’s going on, no matter how many questions I need to ask. Always consult at least four or five different companies when doing anything is imperative. Firstly you’ll learn something from each one to ensure you’ve got as much information and relevant ‘lingo’ on the matter to be as educated as possible on the subject and in the process hopefully get a true cost and someone you can trust to also have your best interests at heart, or at least in mind. There are many great professionals in the world and I cannot be more thankful for those who really do love what they do and do so with good faith and goodwill and to the best of their ability. However, unfortunately, there are others who are only thinking about paying their mortgages and we foreigners are undoubtedly their easiest targets. If you feel you’ve been ‘targeted’ send an email to MiMarbellaRTVM@gmail.com; I’d be interested to hear your story. @marbellanow www.rtvmarbella.tv/marbella-now www.rtvmarbellanow.com

Twisting history

GENERAL FRANCO: Claimed to be guided by God.

ish nation unified by Catholic traditions.’ He was right about the ‘Catholic traditions,’ one of which was appalling treatment of women. This is from a review of Paul Preston’s The Spanish Holocaust: ‘Tens of thousands of women had their heads shaved and were force-fed castor oil (a powerful laxative), then jeered as they were paraded through the streets soiling themselves.’ In the same era, homosexuals were jailed or locked up in sinister mental institutions known as ‘correction camps.’ Between 3,000 and 5,000 were jailed, and a number - including the poet Lorca - were murdered. General Queipo del Llano once said: ‘Any effeminate or introvert will be killed like a dog.’ But Jones was dead wrong about Franco’s raising the country out of poverty. In fact the opposite is true. He brought the country to the brink of bankruptcy. So incensed was I by Jones’s piece that I blogged about it on my Freethinker site, under the title ‘Op-ed calls Franco and the Catholic Church

a force for good for Spain.’ This prompted Spanish-born Geoff Benson to write: ‘I’m delighted that someone has posted about Franco. We regularly get the posts about the ‘evils of atheism’ citing Stalin or Hitler, but Franco is ignored. Whilst in terms of sheer numbers Franco’s genocidal tendencies (he ‘only’ murdered and caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands) his motivations are far more sinister than those of Hitler or Stalin. ‘Whilst the latter were tyrannical in a strictly ideological (admittedly horrific) way, they were straightforward in their murderous ways. Franco, on the other hand, always claimed to be guided by God, and was a fervent Catholic. When he acted, he did so in the name of his church. ‘He tethered Spain to the Catholic yoke for decades, preventing it from developing, effectively rendering it a third world country as recently as the 1960’s. ‘He was probably, to some extent, a victim of ‘small man syndrome,’ something he was able to channel effectively (though perhaps unintentionally) as a military leader, but as a country leader he was a disaster, literally.’ If I read another piece praising Franco, I’ll hunt down the writer and shove his face into a large dish of paella!

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Praetor 600 does the Bossa Nova

Nick Horne The Rich Pick Freelance correspondent, London, England A ‘PRAETOR’ was a step on the political path in the days of Roman Republic, a civil magistrate. A Praetor might also have been appointed as a commander of an army by the civil authorities. A Praetor was clearly a VIP. In short, the Praetor was a man of action and responsibility, in the language of today, an entrepreneur, a businessman or woman. Embraer, the Brazilian airframer, presented the Praetor 600 at the NBAA Airshow in October 2018 and deliveries to customers are to start in the second quarter of 2019. Some will no doubt make their way to Spain’s Costa del Sol airports and perhaps select Balearic airports during the coming summer. “Inspired by our Brazilian heritage, the Bossa Nova interior will delight the Praetor customer with its distinctively elegant ambiance,” said Jay Beever, VP Interior design, Embraer Executive Jets. “With personal comfort a key design driver, the Embraer DNA design will render unparalleled passenger experience in the Praetor jets. Upon the foundation of ergonomics and superior craftsmanship, each customer’s personal design style will be reflected throughout the cabin.” Not only are the interiors of the jets beguiling, the performance of the Praetor 600 is up there too. Expected to be the super-midsize jet with the greatest reach, the Praetor will allow nonstop flights between London and New York, with an intercontinental range of 3,900 nautical miles (7,223 km).

LUXURY: The interior cabin offers comfort and technology.

rear as well as an inflight accessible baggage area. During the day, an optional three-seat divan features what has been described as a perfect 105-degree seating angle. Most aircraft divans are like a park bench with straight backs. Not this, which offers the perfect seating angle. The cabin is saturated in technology, and inflight information and cabin management features are also accessible on personal devices through the Honeywell Ovation Select system. It offers passengers high-speed high-capacity connectivity for all those on board, at speeds up to 16mbps, while an optional inflight entertainment system offers high definition video, surround sound and multiple audio and video options. Netflix as you cross continents anyone? With an expected price of just $21 million, the Praetor 600 will excite not only pilots, but the owners who will start taking deliveries as well as their guests who are fortunate enough to travel in magisterial luxury with them.

Luciano Froes, SVP of Marketing commented, “Different by design and disruptive by choice, these new aircraft will deliver the ultimate customer experience with an unparalleled combination of performance, comfort and technology.” At night, flying with four passengers plus two pilots to New York from London in a full six foot tall, flat floor cabin interior, the eight fully reclining club seats transform into four beds for complete rest. The cabin includes a refreshment centre at the entrance to the cabin and a private lavatory at the

Didi is a dark horse Richard Shanley DANCING ON ICE’S professional skater Dan Whiston has singled out Grease star Didi Conn as having the edge over her female counterparts in the competition, and could wow viewers with a ‘Debbie McGee moment’ on the ice. Three-time Dancing on Ice champion Whiston - who has been promoted to associate creative director for this year’s series - predicts the 67-year-old actress will go far on the show, telling Digital Spy: “The girls are great this year. I think there's a bit of an undercut with Didi. “I think she may give us a Debbie McGee moment because she’s very good on the ice. She’s more of a mature lady, but people like to

GO FAR: Didi could capture the public’s hearts says Dan Whiston (inset).

see that. “They like to see not necessarily a dead cert, but someone unexpected. She’s such a lovely lady and I think she’s going to surprise a lot of people.” Whiston also divulged which celebrity contestant is the most competitive, and it’s a close call between Love Island’s Wes Nelson, Brian McFadden and, yep, former Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan. “I’m really excited this year because the standard is good,” the pro-skater continued. ”It’s a really strong competition between the boys, which is exciting. James Jordan, Brian McFadden and Wes Nelson have this really competitive edge.” The choreographer recently defended Gemma Collins from rumours surrounding her diva reputation, claiming the TOWIE star doesn’t want to be laughed at on the show, and is keen to do well.

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REGARDING Leapy Lee’s reference to Henrietta Lacks, ‘she was a black American lady who died in the early 1950’s and is still alive today’?! When she was diagnosed with cancer of the cervix, tissue samples were taken (for researching her illness). At that time, cancer research was hampered by the fact that no matter how hard they tried, the other cultures died in a short time. Henrietta’s cell went to a medical research lab. After some time, it was noticed that her cells hadn’t died and were in fact reproducing. This was immediately realised to be a breakthrough for the researchers, no longer having a time limit imposed on their efforts. More samples were taken from Henrietta’s body, both before and after her death, without her or her family’s permission. Those cell cultures now known as Henrietta Lacks, were passed out to research establishments across the world and became a multi-million dollar business, and so many millions of people around the world are alive because of Henrietta. Her family have fought long and hard for recognition of her violated rights. Colin Pike

Plastics solution ALL these problems with plastics and the new ‘tax’ upon plastic bags. Here’s a couple of thoughts that the ‘intellectuals’ don’t seem to have thought of: a) Why not go back to using paper bags/carriers (a la Primark), using sustainable wood and which would be more easily recyclable. b) I remember seeing on TV a couple or so years ago a Japanese inventor who had come up with a table top machine that seemed to take all types of plastic (none of ‘the wrong sort’) and converted it back to oil. If this is feasible on a small scale, then why not produce some commercial size machinery that could be used by councils and other government agencies and get rid of the mountains of plastic and revert it to oil? John

Cross words I WAS trying to complete the cryptic crossword in the December issue (1747). The clue for 19 down is ‘No Clue.’ Now I can’t find an answer that fits so is this clue just very devious and beyond me and my mother or a typo! Paul Andrews Editor’s note: With apologies, but it was indeed an error. The clue should have read ‘Sound made by sheep overturning table.’ You can look up the answer online in our 1748 e-edition!

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Recognition for violated rights Landmark disgrace I WALKED the other day into Albir and then walked to the lighthouse and was very disappointed to see the lighthouse was closed, as we were hoping to pick up a lighthouse calendar. We went again on Sunday thinking as long as we got to the office prior to 1.30pm we would get a calendar - but it was not to ALBIR LIGHTHOUSE: Needs to be more visitor friendly. be once again. To make matters worse both toilets had no toilet paper. It is a bad day when old and young alike are going around asking one another for hankies. What a disgrace for a public place landmark.

SPAIN’S leading Bishop has hit out at ‘extremism’ which he claims is dividing the country. Archbishop of Toledo Braulio Rodriquez’s comments come as both sides on Cataluña’s independence debate continue to harden their rhetoric and after the far-right Vox of 12 seats in Andalucia. The Bishop’s remarks are also timely in light of news from Britain that pro-Brexit protesters called Conservative MP Anna Soubry a ‘Nazi’ and ‘scum’ while giving interviews outside Parliament. Soubry supports Britain remaining in the EU. Trends towards the use of divisive and insulting language in political discussions should disturb anyone who supports rational debate in democracies including Britain and Spain. The more such language is used, the more it becomes normalised within politics and wider society. And the more that happens the worse off a country and its citizenry becomes. Such language merely fuels cycles of hatred and resentment for those on the other side of an issue. It ultimately leads to both sides distrusting one another and those caught in the middle distrusting the political system itself, as Bishop Rodriquez pointed out. The only way to guard against this is to strive for respect and civility in political discourse. We are all entitled to express our views. But we should remember that if someone has an opposing opinion it does not make them ‘scum,’ merely different.

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‘Pink Pig’ workers infected with rubella What comes around goes around, and probably become worse with time… Felipe

Hike in illegal immigrants entering Spain, despite dramatic drop across Europe I wonder how many have managed to gate crash Spain by landing further up the east coast. There are reports in the local papers about abandoned dinghies being found on the beach as far north as Valencia. Asking for trouble Spain - check out your prison population already and your own citizens struggling to make ends meet. Annie The significant fall in the number of migrants using the Libya route is purely due to the removal of the ships which were operating the ‘ferry service.’ “The last fully operational fake charity invasion taxi ship, the Aquarius, has had its operations finally cancelled and there are no longer any major. . . vessels picking up Africans off the Libyan coast and shuttling them to Europe. “ Until illegal immigrants are immediately and very publicly deported the message will go out that Spain is now the safe haven, and the gateway to Central London via the underside of a lorry or an inflatable dingy from Calais. PM

Spain’s council is asked to not use animals in the Kings Parade Roquetas de Mar had a flock of geese walking the parade.

COMMENTS FROM EWN ONLINE We saw them at the very beginning and they seemed OK, but goodness knows what they were like later, walking on the roads for three hours. There was also a police presence with a harnessed alsation type dog which looked underweight as his ribs were clearly visible, he was muzzled and on an extremely short leash and looked distressed. Sandy

Priors finally receive payout for illegal house demolition Why English and other northern European people still support the Spanish economy? This theft based sun trap is ridiculous. People should not go there on holiday and not buy houses. Spain is full of retarded white collar thiefs that have no other way of making money than by stealing it from northern Europeans. Simple as that. Spain was doomed to be a third world country and then the colder western Europeans came with their hard cash. Such a pity these thiefs received so much wealth by just stealing and lying. Ritzi

For God’s sake give us a break Little Englanders are racist to the core and not just about blacks and Asians, you also hate the Scots, the Welsh and the Irish, the disabled or anyone else who’s not your idea of

English and you wonder why we Scots want independence? Well your racism has brought the country to its knees. Brexit was a racist agenda started by Nigel Farage and Ukip then Cameron running scared of losing the election decided to have a referendum which has brought the country to near ruin. The Tories have created a hostile environment against immigrants, the sick and disabled, the homeless, the unemployed. Attacks against the disabled rose significantly after Osborne’s hate speech at the party conference in 2012 declaring the disabled as scroungers, then attacks against French, German, Polish, Spanish living in the UK rose significantly after the referendum followed by the deplorable Windrush scandal of the deportation of British citizens, all in the name of appeasing the far right in the Tory party. We are fast becoming a fascist state, the Tories were found to be in contempt of parliament which was the first time ever in our history for this to happen. Leapy you might say minorities complain about being hard done by, but when most of the country finds itself in a minority group, we are being denied our human rights by a government that has no shame. Bill

May deserves all she gets Very true Brian no one knew the outcome of Brexit when we voted, now we are faced with a no win situation we need another vote, now we know how bad things will be if we leave, its strange how Leapy wants us to leave while he lives in Spain, while leaving will deny myself and many others from retiring there this year if we leave without a deal, even Leapy might find he will have to return to the UK if he’s not a Spanish citizen. Bill

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*** The sea holds 94 per cent of all life, with life on land only representing a tiny minority of all organisms. *** There is around 20 million tons of diluted gold dispersed throughout water in the sea. Even the ocean floor has undissolved gold embedded in it. *** While sea water is undrinkable, sea ice is able to be consumed as brine drains out as ice ages, allowing it to be melted down and drunk. *** At its widest point, the Pacific Ocean is wider than the moon, measuring 12,300 miles from Indonesia to Colombia, more than five times the diameter of the moon. *** In the Mariana Trench, the Earth’s deepest point at 35,802 feet below the water surface, water pressure is eight tons per square inch, and would crush a human. *** Under the sea there is a landscape much like on land, including mountains, trenches, volcanoes, as well as lakes and rivers. Some lakes even have shorelines and waves.

DID YOU KNOW? While the tallest waterfall on land is the Angel Falls in Venezuela, offering a drop of 3,200 feet, there is a far larger one under the sea. The Denmark Strait Cataract is an underwater waterfall formed between Greenland and Iceland by the temperature difference on either side of the strait.

ANGEL FALLS: The tallest waterfall on land at a drop of 3,200 feet is in Venezuela.

FOR NEXT 7 DAYS AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Spirituality seeps right through the week. As you are feeling particularly sensuous, invite someone special to dinner or on a trip. Visit garden centres and plan ahead. The colours and perfumes will be particularly pleasing.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Satisfaction with your love life is paramount this week, and the opinion of others seems important to you. Perhaps you are looking for an excuse to make a change. It is possible that a change is not required so much as a different approach. It is not essential to put all your eggs in one basket.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A conversation with a colleague brings insights into how others live and it is quite an eye-opener. Friendships are particularly important this week.

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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Although you have perhaps been looking to moneymaking ideas to progress finances, think also of alternatives. Perhaps there are areas of your lifestyle where money could be saved. Items that are not used could be sold for a profit and rid you of clutter.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Having suffered a bit of a setback last week, you may be feeling less confident. Revving up your social life will certainly help to bring spirits up again. Be with people who liven or inspire you in some way.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Thoughts come to you, perhaps in dreams, that are creative and energy boosting. Someone who recently moved out of your sphere is sadly missed but is in some ways still a part of you. A person at work who has been causing you concern needs investigation.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) A strong and exciting romantic feeling flows through the week, which is fitting as Valentine's Day comes round again next month. Someone returning from a trip makes you smile and boosts your spirit. People who have been a little bossy finally realise that you will not rise to the bait.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) It's a better week for travel with less likelihood of delays. Should you be feeling a little lethargic and sorry about recent events, just count your blessings. Consider raising some money and having fun by indulging in a garage or car boot sale.

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Cryptic Across 1 Popular leader and Irish-American legendary hero (7) 5 Supply for Tom Queen (5) 8 Goblin right in charge (5) 9 Graduate has object of having a dip (7) 10 It's less pleasant to insert a roundabout (7) 11 Despised bad date at hotel (5) 12 Get water on small Prince's whip (6) 14 Items in the armoury of the crossword setter? (6) 18 Row about grand striped cat (5) 20 Fit it out in the shed and have it moved (7) 22 In the past, had enough, for instance (7) 23 Unusual cut in garment (5) 24 Movement at sea is wonderful (5) 25 Having no time to wrap the presents for Edmund the poet (7) Down 1 Official documents, one's disregarded by people in hospital (7) 2 Areas in the house for wild moors (5) 3 Cakes mix-up is clear (7) 4 Residential district initially summed up by ‘upmarket, rather busy’ (6) 5 Lay hold of a fly in the ointment (5) 6 Swindler having dance with monarch (7) 7 Stiff outfit I had (5)

13 Small sailing ship almost loaded with silver bags (7) 15 Shrill sound from the French after card game (7) 16 Mixed cider as a cocktail (7)

Code Breaker

17 Head start in user's guides (6) 18 Around the weekend, disturbed rest to make long trips (5) 19 Drive off a returning social outcast (5) 21 Units destroyed for an African capital (5)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 7 represents X and 11 represents M, so fill in X every time the figure 7 appears and M every time the figure 11 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 Annoyed and irritable (5) 3 Fake (5) 6/18 Glacial epoch (3,3) 8 Not strict (7) 9 Aim at (5) 10 Persuade (4) 13 Feeling of intense anger (4) 14 Burial chamber (usually underground) (5) 17 Spectacles (7) 18 See 6 19 Of them or themselves (5) 20 Something is necessary (5)

English - Spanish

Across 1 Rama (de árbol) (6) 4 A menos que (6) 9 Mattress (7) 10 Daughter-in-law (5) 11 Egipto (5) 12 Inspirar (7) 13 Three hundred (11) 18 Almirante (7) 20 Shoe polish (5) 22 Badger (animal) (5) 23 Remolque (de camión) (7) 24 To lose (6) 25 Solitario (6)

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE

Down 1 Child’s bed (4) 2 Showing a brooding ill humour (6) 3 Something that binds (4) 4 Member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment (9) 5 Small sofa (6) 7 Large, shallow lake or marsh (9) 11 Having striking colour (6) 12 Dark purple plum (6) 15 Russian ruler (4) 16 In smaller quantity (4)

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

Down 1 Cubo (balde) (6) 2 Callejón (5) 3 Rockets (fireworks) (7) 5 Girls (young) (5) 6 Enemy (7) 7 Báscula (6) 8 By bicycle (2,9) 14 To soak (7) 15 Cloudy (sky, day, weather) (7) 16 Ordenador portátil (6) 17 Energía (6) 19 Enjuagar (de ropa) (5) 21 Waist (of a dress/skirt) (5)

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

ANYHOW APLOMB BEYOND BRAINY CASTLE COBALT ENSURE FAMILY INDUCE (10) NATION NIMBUS PAUNCH PIGPEN POTION SEAMEN TIPPED TUMULT TYPHUS WISDOM

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Scream 2 Pariah 3 Redact 4 Fixate 5 Retain 6 Spread 7 Infest 8 Tracer 9 Serene 10 Firsts 11 Marrow 12 Cheese 13 Attest 14 Heater 15 Teeter 16 Pitman 17 Recent 18 Martin 19 Rental.

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

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

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

TARGET: • Average: 23 • Good: 32

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TARGET:

• Very good: 46 • Excellent: 59

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

Average: 10 Good: 14 Very good: 21

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Excellent: 27

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

QUICK Across: 1 Advanced, 8 Hides, 9 Flair, 10 Need, 11 Detect, 13 Submit, 15 Spot, 18 Olive, 19 Again, 20 Snapshot.

CODE BREAKER

Down: 2 Dodge, 3 Also, 4 Coffee, 5 Drake, 6 Irritating, 7 Rhinestone, 12 Cinema, 14 Bliss, 16 Piano, 17 Taps.

CRYPTIC

ENGLISH-SPANISH

Across:

Across:

1 Aden, 3 Migrates, 9 Citadel, 10 Blade, 11 Rinse, 12 Erects, 14 Ticker, 16 Untrue, 19 Facile, 21 Carve, 24 Ideas, 25 America, 26 Suspense, 27 Mere.

1 Marchar, 5 Forks, 8 Menor, 9 Partner, 10 Rosca, 11 Viaje, 12 Estas, 14 Oruga, 19 Bambu, 21 Ancla, 23 Justice, 24 Tides, 25 Stars, 26 Arrears.

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1 Accurate, 2 Eaten, 4 In lieu, 5 Ruble, 6 Traitor, 7 Sues, 8 Adhere, 13 Relegate, 15 Chalets, 17 Nicked, 18 Medals, 20 Issue, 22 Rhine, 23 Kiss.

1 Mimado, 2 Ranuras, 3 Horns, 4 Repeat, 5 Forever, 6 Renta, 7 Screen, 13 Alubias, 15 Grandpa, 16 Abejas, 17 Pareja, 18 Blusas, 20 Mosca, 22 Citar.

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QUIZ: THAT WAS 2018 THAT WAS (PART 2) 1. Who replaced Boris Johnson as UK foreign secretary in July? 2. In which country is the Tham Luang Nang Non cave system, where, in July British divers rescued 12 boys and their coach after being trapped for nine days by monsoon flooding? 3. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia's population reached how many in August: (a) 20 million, (b) 25 million or (c) 30 million? 4. What is the name of the lead singer of the US rock band Aerosmith who sent a cease-and-desist letter to President Trump demanding he stop using the band’s songs at rallies in August? 5. Which rapper announced on Twitter in September that he was changing his name to Ye? 6. Which English bowler took his 564th Test wicket in September to become the most prolific fast bowler in cricket history? 7. Jodie Whittaker made her debut in her first full episode as the 13th and first female what in October?

8. Which team beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-1 in Game 5 at Dodger Stadium to win their ninth baseball World Series in October? 9. What is the one-word title of the autobiographical memoir of former US First Lady Michelle Obama, which was published in November? 10. Which English painter’s Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) sold for $90.3 million in New York in November, a record for a living artist? 11. What was the name of the 41st president of the United States, who died in December, aged 94? 12. A Dutch court rejected 69-year-old Emile Ratelband's request to be how many years younger in December? Not a lot of people know that… in August, the world’s first floating dairy farm opened in Merwehaven harbour, Rotterdam, with 40 cows milked by robots.

Answers: 1. JEREMY HUNT, 2. THAILAND, 3. B - 25 MILLION, 4. STEVEN TYLER, 5. KANYE WEST, 6. JAMES ANDERSON, 7. DOCTOR WHO, 8. BOSTON RED SOX, 9. BECOMING, 10. DAVID HOCKNEY, 11. GEORGE Herbert Walker BUSH, 12. 20

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WHEN Detective Inspect or J es s ica Daniel r e ceives call from a seaside payphone from her friend B e x, who s ays jus t on e word, ‘Jessica,’ she becomes concerned. B y the time J es s ic a reaches the beach, there is no one there any more, l ea ving her with mo r e questions than answers. O ne man tells her he ca n help, but is s oo n found stabbed to death on t he s hore. Growing i n creasingly worried for her friend, Jessica is beginni ng to become co n ce rned s he is bein g framed. With both her caree r and friend’s life at stake, Je ssica turns to a bo y whose tattoo matches that of the missing Bex. Will t hi s clue help her clea r her n ame and s ave h e r fri end before it is to o late? Silent Suspect, by author Kerry Wilkinson, is t he 1 3th in the J es s ic a Daniel detective series.

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• Rod Stewart, Singer; January 10, 74 Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Sir Rod Stewart recently released his 30th solo • Jeff Bezos, Businessman; January 12, 55 album following more than 50 years of chart Born in New Mexico and raised in Texas, the success. Born and raised in London, the rocker world-famous founder of online retail giant Amazon began his career with a degree in is one of the most successful artists of all time, selling more than 100 million records engineering and computer science from Rod Stewart. worldwide, and achieving an impressive 62 UK Princeton University, United States. Bezos hit singles. The singer was knighted in 2016. founded Amazon in 1994 and has since been named the, • Mary J Blige, Rapper; January 11, 48 ‘richest man in modern history.’ • Orlando Bloom, Actor; January 13, 42 This singer, songwriter, rapper and actress began her career as a backing singer in 1989. Blige has since gone The English actor found international fame after starring on to release 13 studio albums, as well as winning nine in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, before cementing his Grammy awards, and three Golden Globe nominations. status in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Bloom has since gone on to become known for his anthropological Multi-talented Blige has also received an Academy

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work, becoming a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2009. • Jason Bateman, Actor; January 14, 50 This actor, director, and producer has been acting since the early 1980’s, before becoming known for his role in the Arrested Development sitcom on American television in the 2000’s. Bateman currently stars in and directs Netflix crime series Ozark. • Claudia Winkelman, Presenter; January 15, 47 One of the later presenters to Strictly Come Dancing, Claudia Winkelman has been a familiar face on British screens since the 1990’s. The daughter of journalists Eve Pollard and Barry Winkelman, Claudia is the highest paid woman at the BBC.

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• 1128 - Knights Templar Pope Honorius II grants a papal sanction declaring the military group known as the Knights Templar to be an army of God. • 1559 - Elizabeth crowned Two months after the death of her half-sister, Queen Mary I of England, Elizabeth, the 25year-old daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, is crowned Queen Elizabeth I. • 1842 - Khyber Pass Following the massacre at the Khyber Pass, Afghanistan, one British army doctor reaches the British post at Jalalabad, the only survivor of 16,000 Anglo-Indian expeditionary soldiers who were massacred in their retreat from Kabul. • 1879 - Zulu war Lieutenant General Frederic Augustus leads British troops into Zululand from the southern African republic Natal, beginning the BritishZulu war. • 1920 - International group The League of Nationals formally comes into being after the Covenant of the League of Nations was ratified by 42 countries. • 1928 - Trotsky banished Joseph Stalin banishes Leon Trotsky, a leader in the Bolshevik revolution, to Alma-Ata in a remote area; Soviet Central Asia. • 1935 - First flight Amelia Earhart takes the first flight of its kind, flying from Honolulu, Hawaii to California.

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AFTER spending 40 years sacrificing her own ambitions and talent to support her husband Joe’s writing career, Joan Castleman begins to turn the table. Having spent years ignoring his indiscretions and unpredictable behaviour, Joan finally reaches a breaking point. As Joe is awarded a Nobel Prize for Literature, Joan considers all the sacrifices she has made and begins to confront some long-standing secrets. The Wife, starring Glenn Close as Joan and Jonthan Pryce as Joe, is based on the bestselling book by Meg Wolitzer. Also starring Elizabeth McGovern, Christian Slater, Max Irons, Annie Starke, and Harry Loyd, this funny and emotional DVD explores a woman’s journey of selfdiscovery and freedom.

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Six things your doctor got wrong about back pain By Estelle Mitchell www.thebodyworksclinic.com THE wonderful, glorious thing about medicine is that it is constantly improving and changing. But it means that keeping up-todate on what really works is a job in itself. A British Medical Journal article once estimated that family doctors needed to do 60 hours of reading a week just to have a broad understanding of the changes involved. That is literally life and death. Is it any wonder then that advice many doctors give about back pain is probably a bit out-of-date? In fact, a huge body of research recently released by The Lancet, suggests that most advice given by doctors about

MYTHS: Get the most up-to-date advice about back pain. backs is incorrect. Fortunately back pain is my spe-

cialist subject. I read and travel far and wide to stay up-to-date! (But

please don’t ask me about your heart medication!). So here are six back pain beliefs which aren’t helping: 1. You need to rest: staying still will cause you to get stiffer. Gentle movement, as much as you can tolerate, is better. That way you don’t get ‘stuck.’ 2. Apply heat: this is an inflamed area so don’t add more heat to an already hot place! An ice pack will help cool the area and numb it a little, helping you be more comfortable. 3. Don’t ever lift weight again (or other activity limits): gentle, gradual increases in movement and weight help build strong muscles and bones. Slowly working as far as you can tolerate will help you stay more mobile long term. Maybe don’t run a marathon today, but there’s no reason you can’t run one soon! 4. Injections: steroid injections can be a wonderful emergency, and short-

term pain relief. Great to get you through a flight home tomorrow. But long-term they start to break down structures in the joints, and all they do is mask the symptoms rather than treat the cause. 5. Relying on MRI scans/X-rays: more and more evidence shows that scans aren’t useful for diagnosis of musculoskeletal pain. If the doctor hasn’t taken the time to properly assess you (and that means taking your clothes off!) then they haven’t got the full picture no matter how many pictures they take. 6. Surgery helps: many surgical procedures are being shown to have a success rate lower than placebo. But with a huge amount of risk. In most trials, physiotherapy has the same results (or better!). There is a more detailed explanation of the recent research and our guide ‘seven myths about back pain,’ at www.TheBodyworksClinic.com.

For more information and research on how to beat knee pain check out our website www.TheBodyworksClinic.com, our Facebook page Bodyworks Health Clinic or call us on 952 883 151.

Kate Broadhead Health and Lifestyle coach I LOVE January. Everyone has New Year resolutions to shift the Christmas pudding pounds which we all know will be broken by February. ‘Dieting’ as we all know, is not sustainable long-term. To lose weight, we first need to know what our body needs as an individual. This depends on weight, height, age and fitness levels. Then, we can start to look at a long-term way of eating which is enjoyable and sustainable. If not, we will simply give up! The method of carb cycling is a concept which has been around for some time. For years after having my son I had still never found a way to return to a weight I was comfortable with, and this method has totally changed my attitude towards food. Carb cycling means you can still eat carbs, as long as you eat the right ones, and on certain days. You have low-carb days (max 50g) for five days a week and moderate to high carbs for two days. A spike of carbs triggers metabolism whereas other diets don’t keep your body guessing, and your body settles comfortably into its new routine. My typical breakfast would consist of

Introducing carb cycling

HEALTHY: A low-carb breakfast means you are less tempted to snack. eggs, spinach and tomatoes; a fantastic combination for the first meal of the day. The protein from eggs keeps you fuller for longer and spinach provides tons of vitamins, more so if cooked rather than raw. Add tomatoes for a further vitamin boost with antioxidant powers, or you can

also have as an omelette, adding your favourite cheese! Next week, low carb lunches and the different types of carbs. Visit Kate’s successful Facebook group on www.facebook.com/groups/carbcy clingforbeginners or follow on Instagram @carbcyclingqueen.

Take time IN a fast-paced world we can all benefit from taking a little more time to relax and take care of ourselves. According to one research company, this need is now fuelling a trend for beauty products which require us to take more time for ourselves, rather

than seeking a quick fix. Swap cleansing wipes for a balm cleanser or oil-based alternative. The act of massaging this into the face at the end of the day before removing with a warm, damp cloth, is both relaxing and good for the skin.

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REALITY star Gemma Collins showed off her trimmer figure while seeing in the new year in Marbella, accompanied by friends and ‘future husband’ James ‘Arg’ Argent. The TOWIE diva, 37, has reportedly lost two stone since she began training for Dancing on Ice.

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And she made sure everybody knew it as she donned a chic black silk number with bejewelled sunglasses, classy headband adding a touch of ‘Essex glamour’ with full make-up and accessories. She and Arg, who dressed down in an open collar black shirt and trousers, were joined by TOWIE’s Bobby Norris and Saffron Lempiere, as they enjoyed lunch at Marbella’s

SLIMMER: Gemma Collins with Dancing on Ice partner Matt Evers. Olivia’s restaurant. The blonde favourite shared snaps on Instagram captioned ‘we’re having a nice little lunch, me and Arg are more in love than ever.’ They later hit the beach to catch some winter sun.

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Hassel-free Hoff BAYWATCH star David Hasselhof, 66, and his new wife Hayley, 39, looked s mitte n as the y c as ual l y st rol l ed through the streets of Marbella.

Sporting a t-shirt with his famous sl ogan ‘ don’ t hassl e t he hof f ’ and black aviators with matching baseball cap, the actor showed off his beautiful blonde wife, who he had been dating for six years before marrying in July. The pair met in 2012 while David was a judge on Britain’s Got Talent and former retail worker Hayley asked hi m f or hi s aut ograph. She looked stunning in a pinstripe m i ni dress whi ch showed off her incredibly toned legs and tiny waist.

Golden gong ACTRESS Penelope Cruz is one of 21 personalities from the world of entertainment and culture to be awarded the Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts for 2018 by the Spanish government. Singers Ruben Blades and Fatima Miranda also picked up the prestigious award which recognises those who have excelled in the field of artistic and cultural creation. CRUZ: Gold Medal for Merit.

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DIANA KRALL: Has been a worldwide star for more than 25 years.

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Starlite Festival welcomes Diana Krall DIANA KRALL has made a numbe r of vis its to Spa in ove r the years, and she’s back once again this year, much to the delight of her many fans. She will be part of the Starlite Fe s tiva l 2019 in M a rbe lla on Thursday, July 25 and performing in the main Auditorium, and tickets are available now. Starlite has become a popular charity festival with more than 46 days of concerts, culture and gastronomy all in one place. It’s a unique event for those who want to enjoy close and intimate concerts in an incomparable venue. Such is the standing of the Starlite Festival that over the

years it has attracted names such as Enrique Iglesias, Elton John, Lenny Kravitz, Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli, Ricky Martin, To m J o n e s , P e t S h o p B o y s , Placido Domingo, Anastacia, and Sting who have all given incredible performances. Diana Krall has been a worldwide star for more than 25 years after debuting with her first album ‘Stepping Out.’ Her fame grew throughout the 90’s and there is great anticipation that she’ l l be per f or m i ng some of her major hits during her Starlite appearance which have brought a whole new audience to the world of jazz.

The peak of Kr al l ’s success cam e wi t h t he al bum ‘ When I look in your Eyes’ which, in addit i on t o st ayi ng at Nº 1 f or 52 weeks on t he Bi l l boar d Jazz Charts, was awarded two Grammy Awards in the categories ‘Best Jazz Vocal Per f or m ance’ and ‘Best (Non Classical) Directed Album.’ For more information and to secure tickets for the Diana Krall concert (and any of the others taking part during the festival) call 902 750 787 or e-mail: tickets@starlitemarbella.com

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ANTONIO OROZCO: Will be performing in Sevilla.

More than just a concert... it’s unique ANTONIO OROZCO will be performing in concert ‘Unico’ - at the Cartuja Centre in Sevilla on Wednesday, January 23 and Thursday, January 24. Now 46 years old, Antonio was born in Barcelona and has developed into one of the most popular Spanish singer-songwriters of his generation and has had the unique ability to appeal to all ages. It was during a trip at the age of 15 to Triana, Sevilla, that Orozco became exposed to the music that would change his life forever. His family, originally Sevillian, had roots in the region and its music: flamenco. His family soon relocated to Osuma, in Sevilla, a town known for its vibrant music community. Orozco took up flamenco guitar and began accompanying vocalists as a hobby. In time, his talent for songwriting bubbled to the surface, and he began performing professionally. Playing in bars and train stations, Orozco came to know pianist/producer Xavi Pérez, who inspired him to record his own material. In the year 2000 he released his first solo disc, ‘Un Reloj y una Vela,’ which Perez produced alongside Tato Latorre. Impressively, the record sold over 100,000 copies. ‘Semilla de Silencio’ was released

in 2001 and was also produced by Pérez and Latorre, and sold three times as many copies as its predecessor. For more information and tickets check out the website www.antonioorozco.com.

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This week Celebrity Chef from Ready Steady Cook &Fellow Master Chef Steven Saunders, proprietor of The Little Geranium in La Cala makes a fantastic Vietnamese curry using up some turkey.

Good Morning Vietnam! Steven Saunders FMCGB The Little Geranium La Cala de Mijas & Marbella

www.thelittlegeranium.com YEARS ago I was at The Savoy for lunch (where I had trained in the 70’s) and I was delighted to be a guest some 25 or so years later. Tony the doorman remembered me and as he parked up my nice car on the front he said wow… you’ve done good! I felt proud and so happy to be back at The Savoy. I wandered into the bathroom to put on a tie (no tie, no entrance to River Restaurant) and the r e wa s R o b i n Willia ms h a v in g a pee! I w a s t a k e n a b a c k , I lo v e d Ro b in Williams but I was a bit dumbstruck. Not known to be ever short of words however, I

came out with… Good Morning Vietnam! (I really don’t know where that came from!) It was of course a Robin Williams’ film made in the 80’s set in Saigon in the 60’s during the Vietnamese war. Robin played a controversial radio DJ. He laughed out loud at my comment and said something back in a funny voice which I didn’t hear because I was too star struck! Later that day we had a drink together, he was one of the most natural, funniest and least pretentious of all the stars that I have ever met. He seemed more interested in my training at The Savoy than telling me his stories. It’s so very sad that he is not with us any more, he was a fantastic actor, comedian and exceptional guy, RIP Robin. I have never been to Vietnam, but I used to employ a Vietnamese chef and her food was amazing. She came to me to learn how to cook western style food, but I think that I learned more from her! Vietnamese cuisine always combines fragrance, taste, and colour. It always has five elements. For example it includes five fundamental taste senses - spicy, sour, bitter,

ROBIN WILLIAMS: Least pretentious of stars.

salty, and sweet, apparently corresponding to five organs (gall bladder, small intestine, large intestine, stomach, and urinary bladder). Vietnamese dishes also include five types of nutrients - powder, liquid, mineral elements, protein and fat - and Vietnamese cooks try to use five colours, white, green, yellow, red and black in their dishes. The five flavours of Vietnamese food makes it unique and appealing, but it also makes it more complex. In other words when I make an Indian curry its far simpler, but the taste buds are never satisfied like they are when you cook a Vietnamese curry. My Vietnamese chef was a bit bossy to all my other chefs and she fell out with them all the time. One day I coul d f eel t he st r ess i n t he kitchen and I turned to her and said firmly binhtinh (which I think means calm down). She col l ect ed her kni ves and l ef t t he kitchen. I never saw her again. I hope that I said the Vietnamese words correctly and that I did not offend her!

One bowl …Vietnamese turkey curry (Serves 4) TASTE SENSATION: Five elements make perfect dishes.

THIS week I want to share with you my Vietnamese curry that I made for lunch tapas at The Little Geranium using up some turkey I had in the freezer. • Ingredients 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or vegetable oil) 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 onion sliced 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised with the flat side of a knife and cut into 2 inch pieces

1 x 2 inch piece of ginger peeled and cut into thin slices 3 tablespoons madras hot yellow curry powder or paste (I use fresh spices here, but this is more complicated and more time consuming) 1 kilo of turkey breast (or chicken) 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 bayleaf 2 pieces of star anise 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh coriander stalks 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint stalks 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes 250ml chicken / turkey stock (from fresh bones or use chicken granules) 2 tins of coconut milk Note: The Vietnamese like to add potatoes and carrots to the dish which is an option • Garnish and finishing ingredients Juice of 1 fresh lime 1 large spring onion sliced into julienne strips 2 mild red chillies sliced into julienne strips (no seeds) 2 inch piece of root ginger peeled and cut into fine julienne strips 2 tablespoons of toasted peanuts or cashews 4/5 tablespoons of cooked plain rice (you can use the rice mixed with wild rice which gives a nice texture and adds black to the dish) 4 tablespoons of crispy fried onions (you can use crispy onion pieces or

simply deep fry onions tossed in flour until crisp) 4 large sprigs of coriander 4 large sprigs of fresh mint • Method Marinate the turkey: Cut into 4 inch pieces. Marinate for at least one hour (better overnight) with one tablespoon of madras curry powder, 2 teaspoons salt, 6 garlic cloves (minced) and one tablespoon of grated ginger. Cook the sauce and turkey: Heat a thick bottomed sauce pan, add the coconut oil and once hot add the chunks of turkey - it should take about five minutes to seal them and then cook them for another five minutes on a lower heat. Remove the turkey pieces and in the same saucepan sauté the onions for two minutes or until they are soft and translucent. Sprinkle in the madras powder and mix well and now add all the other ingredients leaving the stock and coconut milk un-

til the end. Cook for approx 40 minutes on a medium heat. • To finish the dish Cut the partly cooked turkey pieces into 1 inch chunks and add them to the curry sauce and cook on low heat until cooked (about 10 minutes) Heat your rice and prepare four largeish warmed bowls. Taste the turkey sauce and add the lime juice and if necessary a little more honey Note: if sauce is not thick enough add a little cornflour Put the cooked rice to one side of the bowl (9 o’clock position) and spoon the turkey curry to 6 o’clock position in the bowl. Grab the julienne chillies, ginger and spring onions and put in bowls at 3 o’clock position and finally sprinkle with the crispy onions and toasted peanuts and serve. Guests will mix the ginger and spring onions together with the herbs into your sauce to get the taste sensation!

You can email Steven your questions or enquiries to: steven@thelittlegeranium.com. Steven Saunders FMCGB - The Little Geranium, La Cala de Mijas & Marbella. www.thelittlegeranium.com

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TO speak of Kursiva (born Juan Antonio Gonzalez) is to spe a k o f v e r sa t i lity, eclecticity and improvisation. F org e d i n t h e f i e l d o f scratching and turntablism, this DJ and producer from Cordoba has an impeccable skill and technique behind the pla t e s, wh i c h h e d is plays in each set giving the public what he wants at all times. Quick mixes, doubledrops and good scratch lines combined with a fine musical selection, as well as a vibrant staging, will delight the most demanding viewer. His mountain of fans will get the chance to see him performing at the Sala ParĂ­s 15, Ma l a g a o n Sa t u rd a y, January 26, where he will be accompanied by Neonlight and Teddy Killerz. Kursiva has participated in the majority of Bass Music events around the peninsula sharing the booth with

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KURSIVA: Has an impeccable skill. th e mo s t rep res e n tative artis ts fro m all o v er t he g lo b e , as w ell a s h av i ng p a rtic ip ate d in th e BPM F es tiv al 2 0 1 3 in Italy, in what was his first appearan ce o n a n in te rn atio n a l poster. A s fo r p ro d u c tio n , his first work published and put

on sale came out on J une 17, 2013 on the R us s ia n la be l Liquid B rillia nts , reaching the Top 19 D rum a nd B a s s on Tra c kitdow n a nd maintaining for almost six months in the top 100.

The EP has received support from the English radio Dubwise Station, in addition to renowned DJs such as Mooncat, Frisk, Karlixx, Amadeus, 4 Corners Crew, Isaac Maya, FaXcool, Ricky Tuff, J-Man. He also reached the top 100 on the web www.glitch-hop.net with We Are One. Fol l owi ng t he good impact of his music in the Jungle scene, he received com m i ssi ons to r em i x t he gr eat Gener al Levy f or t he next al bum of the 4 Corners Crew which went on sale in February 2018. For more information and tickets to see Kursiva performing his mixingmagic in Malaga, contact the box office on 952 038 626.

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

LOOK left, look right, look left again. The old recommendation on crossing the road must be on Albert Rivera’s mind as Ciudadanos, the party he leads, prepares to look right in Andalucia. Before December 2 the party looked left, shoring up Susana Diaz’s PSOE government although Rivera vowed that there would be no repetition this time. Thanks to extreme right-wing Vox’s 12 parliamentary seats, the still-acting regional president cannot form a government although hers was the most-voted party. Meanwhile, this gives Ciudadanos the opportunity of entering a Partido Popular government enabled by Vox. Ciudadanos campaigned to oust the PSOE and Susana Diaz from the regional government but voters know that political promises are piecrusts meant to be broken. Long-term for centrist Ciudadanos, and when seen from outside Andalucia, that might be one promise it would be better to break.

The three-card trick AFTER 36 years of PSOE governments, the PP’s Juan Manuel Moreno will almost certainly be invested president of Andalucia, and Ciudadanos will enter his government.

Change of direction Political journalist Ruben Amon recently described Rivera and Cs as Pablo Casado’s Shabbos goy, the gentile paid to do what an Orthodox Jew cannot carry out on the Sabbath. In Andalucia, that means the horse-trading and negotiating with Vox which Casado is reluctant to be seen doing. Not everyone trusts a horse-trader, especially those not in on the deal. Seen from outside allying a centre party to the right and the extreme

right will look more like a three-card trick where the punter never wins.

Naming no names DESPITE the destabilising presence of ETA, internationally classed as a terrorist organisation, the pro-independence group never did destabilise the Basque region. ETA happily killed civilians and politicians from all parties, taking the lives of 829 people

Creating problems MEANWHILE, back in Barcelona, Quim Torra, Cataluña’s regional president delivered his own New Year’s message. He dances to the tune of the self-exiled former Catalan president, Carles Puigdemont, who scarpered to Belgium after an aborted UDI in October 2017 and Torra called on the population to ‘rise up against injustice and tear down the walls of oppression.’ In other words, the same old secessionist litany of grumbles, wrongs and resentments. Most human beings and - according to Jane Goodall - primates love a good grouse but politicians are paid to solve problems and not, like Torra and Puigdemont, to create them.

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LOOK RIGHT: Albert Rivera may be better off breaking his pledge. between 1968 and 2010 before finally dissolving all its structures in 2018. In his New Year’s Eve speech, the Basque region’s president Iñigo Urkullu did not mention Cataluña but emphasised Euskadi’s ‘different type of reply’ to problems, disagreements and divisions, practising a model based on ‘respect, moderation, dialogue, trust and agreement.’ A former president Javier Arzalluz once provoked indignation outside the region by claiming that the Basques’ predominant RH-negative blood group identified them as Europe’s oldest inhabitants. Since Basque is not an Indo-European language, who’s to say he’s wrong? What’s more, respect, moderation, dialogue, trust and agreement aren’t every region’s reply to disagreements and divisions. Naming no names, naturally.

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ARCHITECTS PROJECTS, constructions, new buildings, extensions, reforms, licences, legalisations, interior design. 680 700 430 (277250) RENOVATION, reforms, construction, new properties, extensions, pool works, licences, interior design. 629 532 695 www.edaintegral.com (277157)

AWNINGS ACE OF SHADES - All colours available. Urbanisations catered for, electric and manual operation; also recovery service available, largest selection of colours and designs on the coast. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.design (101730)

ACE OF SHADES - Vertical, Venetian, Roman, Roller, Wooden blinds, various colours available, also black-out blinds. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.de sign (101730) BLINDS, awnings, mosquito screens, curtains, vast choice. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (280561)

SOLAR BLINDS SOLAR BLINDS ES Ideal for large glazed areas to reflect heat / glare and stop furniture fading and still keep the view. SAVE HEAT IN THE WINTER to improve your living environment. ian@solarshadetin ting.com Tel Ian 958 496 571 / 644 546 176 (256591)

BOATS PUERTO BANUS – Moorings for rent. 8, 12 & 15 metres. 662 379 483 (276083) PUERTO BANUS – Moorings wanted to buy. 0032 473 815 789 (276083)

BOILERS BOILERS. Gas, electric, Solar. Installations & servicing. Gas certificates for gas boilers. Excellent quality. Over 22 years on the Coast. www.envirocarespain.c om info@envirocares pain.com 952 663 141 / 670 409 759 (280586) www.euroweeklynews.com

BUSINESS FOR SALE SMALL Garden furniture shop between Estepona/San Pedro. Low price, low rent. Perfect family business. Aircon. Call George 669 331 280

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY CASHBACK on your house/commercial. Payback only when you sell. Quick/easy. Min 20k. 617 333 777 (278948)

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BUILDING SERVICES SWINGLES CASAS SL. For all your building needs. Visit www.swinglescasas.com for more details or call 952 428 067 / 666 960 262 (258056) JIM’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS. bathrooms / kitchen reforms, repairs, plumbing, carpentry, painting, tiling, maintenance. Give us a call no job too small. 692 207 799 / 645 559 423 (281332) CONCRETE – OZBUILD. The specialists of printed concrete. Reseals, Brickwork, Tiling, Plastering, Reforms. 16 Years in Spain. Competitive Prices, Quality Finish. 952 426 074/606 745 920 www.ozbuild spain.com (279160) GENERAL BUILDER. Tiling, plastering, painting, electrician, plumber, carpentry. Reasonable prices. 635 913 885 (References available) (277904) BUILDING and Renovations. Masterbuild Spain. Refurbishments, bathrooms, kitchens, tiling. All trade work undertaken by professional workmanship. Fully guaranteed. Free quotations. 952 663 141 www.mas terbuildspain.com

METALWORK NEW REJAS, GATES, Carports & Fencing, repairs & alterations. Work Guaranteed. Reliable. 14yrs on Coast. Steve the Welder. Call/Whatsapp 655 040 648 (282603)

DECLUTTER, cash paid for small/medium furniture, antiques, decanters, brass, copper, golf clubs & other ornaments. Howard 608 121 817 (276603) HOUSE CLEARANCE SPECIALISTS, FULL OR PART CLEARANCE. ALL FURNITURE WANTED, WE PAY MORE. TEL 634 324 914 OR EMAIL houseclearan ceman@hotmail.com

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BUY & SELL THE WAREHOUSE – We buy a Single item to a Full House Clearance – 602 610 103 (276498) SUPERPOOL est. 1985. Pool tables, boxing and mini-vending machines on profit share, also new/second hand domestic tables and accessories. Tel 629 530 233 - www.superpool spain.com (278052) ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM Buyers & Sellers of quality furniture. Top prices paid. 675 357 575 (281330) FOR SALE Good Quality Furniture – 2 Single Beds & Bedding. 1 King Size Bed & Bedding. 1 Painting. 2 Coffee Tables. Open to Offers. Tel: 646 737 799 (282513)

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CAR HIRE ALH RENT A CAR – SHORT & LONG-TERM RENTALS FROM €9.90 A DAY. INSURANCE INCLUDED IN OUR PRICES. www.alh rentacar.com - TLF: 638 846 909 or reser vas alhrentacar@gmail.com (2 78376)

CARAVANS PARKING, STORAGE & SALES. Caravans - Motorhomes - Boats - Cars and Vans etc. Short / long term - Safe & secure, drop off & collections. Excellent rates, discount for long term, 5 mins from Fuengirola. Established 25 years. www.eurodog.es / in fo@eurodog.es 679 786 669 / 606 101 807

CARPENTERS CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Available for all types of property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens and bathrooms renovated etc., 30 years experience, very reliable. Tel: 952 441 955 / 677 087 575 KITCHEN, Bedroom and Bathroom refurbishments by www.complete-carpen try.com 952 196 457 or 696 064 019. Facebook: The Irish Carpenter

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CHIMNEY SERVICES CHIMNEY SWEEP. Clean reliable professional. All types, special price for more than one. Chris 608 337 497(279225) APEX CHIMNEY SERVICES, professional chimney sweeping and smoke testing. NACS Qualified. Clean and efficient Tel: Bob 696 320 202 (256040)

CHURCH SERVICES BENALMADENA Elim Family Fellowship. Sundays 11am. Elimfamilyfellow ship.com or call 951 912 525 or 952 446 627

CLASSES CALAHONDA LANGUAGE CENTRE. Established 1987. New beginner’s Spanish course starts 14th January. Maximum 5 students per group for guaranteed results. Other levels and private classes available. Enrol now. Also Translations undertaken calahondalan guage@gmail.com Tel: 952 931 176 (276497)

UPHOLSTERY and steam cleaning sofas, carpets etc… JA Cleaning Services 626 357 955

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ADVANCED Cleaning Services. Professional carpet, upholstery cleaning, 27 years’ experience, wet/dry clean. HONEST, reliable service 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 or email acservs@outlook.com (253107)

PLASTERING, rendering, dry lining, coving. Fitted Kitchens, Bathrooms and Bedrooms. All work guaranteed. 689 515 558 (276245)

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

STARLIGHT CLEANING SERVICES. All types of cleaning. Any size of property. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. 682 636 451 www.starlightspain.com (279483)

REPAIRS to Washing Machines-Dish WashersOvens-Fridges. Call Garry Goodman 673 344 212. English Service Technician. 35 years’ experience. (276695)

HAVE your windows, doors & glass professionally cleaned at affordable prices from just €15. Call/WhatsApp Chris 603 630 049 (282247) PROFESSIONAL Carpet And Upholstery Cleaning, 27 Years Experience, Wet/Dry Clean. Honest, Reliable. 678 808 837, 952 669 701, acservs@outlook.com (252581)

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DRAINAGE BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drain spain.com (257090) CLEARFLOW – Unblocking, CCTV inspection, repair and installation. Tel: 630 200 600 / 952 885 661. Facebook: DesatorosClearflow (276256)

PC DOCTOR under new management!!! Computer Sales & Repairs, Web development & Support. We come to wherever YOU are – Home or Business. 952 591 071 www.electron box.net Paseo Jesus Santos Rein 11, Fuengirola

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COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED. Error messages fixed, viruses removed. Repairs and upgrades available. Laptops in English. Kindle, iPad & Android help. One-to-one training. Experienced, reliable service. Paul 630 652 338 / 952 493 859 (276301)

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FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE. WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON-SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (259400) MARBLE POLISHING, CRYSTALLIZING, LASTING, HIGH SHINE. REGRINDING, RESTORATION OF SALTY, DEAD FLOORS. RELIABLE. 27 YRS EXPERIENCE. REFS AVAILABLE. CYRIL. 634 455 064 (279112) MARBLE FLOORS polished high shine non-slip. Fast Service Reliable, family run business. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. No job too small. Cleansol 10am – 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)

ELECTRIC Gates/Garage Doors. Intercoms/access control systems and replacement remotes. New installs and repairs. For all your electric gate and garage door requirements call us on 605 356 469/952 786 178. The Garage Door Co & 2 Way Gates. tgdc@hotmail.co.uk www.thegaragedoorcompa ny.es (259432)

GATE REPAIRS E L E C T R I C GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641

ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICIAN Exclusively Marbella and Estepona Richard on 687 352 358 or email richi@europe.com All installations & maintenance. Surge Protection, Garden Lights, Upgrades, Boletins.

IRRIGATION IRIS-IRRIGATION and landscapes. New Installations and problem-solving. Turf (supply and laying). Garden constructions. Tree surgeon. Clearing and maintenance. 676 747 521

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DR DAMP leaking roofs, damp walls, all mould cured. All work guaranteed. Call 689 515 558 (276245)

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ALHAURIN FURNITURE Emporium. Buyers and sellers of quality furniture. We buy from a small item to full clearances. Top prices paid. 697 511 071 (253107) THE WAREHOUSE – We buy a Single item to a Full House Clearance – 602 610 103 (253107) FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 675 357 575 (281330)

GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (276609)

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BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX AND FILLERS From €95. Covers the Costa del Sol and inland. www.beautifulmarbel la.es 609 347 086.

CHIROPRACTOR GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@gardenprofessionals.com (279802) GARDENING SERVICES and other related jobs in your garden. Ricardo 637 160 129 www.ricar dogardens.es Torremolinos to Marbella (278689)

FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J. Schaegen, Specialized in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice. 652 291 224 www.body work.es (276149)

DENTISTS ENGLISH SPEAKING DENTIST in Fuengirola & Nueva Andalucia. Specialising in Zircon crowns, bridges etc. FREE check up! drvisky@hotmail.com. 689 887 019 (278675)

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CARIBBEAN and Asian lady, gives full body massage, clean atmosphere and very professional in san pedro near Banus. 652 069 930

SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 - 608 977 260 www.masajes sayan.es (256078)

THAI MASSAGE and Oriental Techniques, Quiromassage, 682 359 525

HEATING SERVICES FIRES gas or wood burners. Envirocarespain since 1996. All areas. Quality guaranteed. 952 663 141 670 409 759 www.enviro carespain.com info@en virocarespain.com (281338)

HOLIDAY LETS GUALDAMINA, (near the Marbella Barcelo Hotel), 5 En Suite Bedroom Detached Villa, Air-Con, Swimming Pool, Gated Urbanisation. Fantastic Golf & Mountain Views. Fully Legal and Licensed. All year round Short Term Rentals. Ring for Availability 0044 7840 802 444 (277911)

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HOUSE CLEARANCE THE WAREHOUSE – We buy a Single item to a Full House Clearance – 602 610 103 (253107) ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM furniture wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 675 357 575

INSURANCE MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 153, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 902 123 153 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (200726) EU INSURANCE DIRECT. Best prices, best service, best cover for all your Insurance needs. TEL 951 080 118 or 952 830 843 (281380)

GENTLEMAN (submissive) seeks gentle dominant man to impose his physical and mental presence must be 50+ very mature and virile with a suitably warm and comfortable venue for such activities can travel to right guy. ama torytony@yahoo.co.uk WELL educated retired gentleman owns own property Fuengirola area. Looking for an attractive lady 65+ for real company not interested in money just warmth and genuineness. This is a real ad. +34 656 373 614 NO implications (282264) ANY person wishing to receive concupiscent correspondence please contact stating interests fetishfa natic@yahoo.co.uk

HOT TUBS / SPAS HOT TUBS, new, used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. 691 973 131 / 952 793 398 (280596)

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MISCELLANEOUS LOANS LOANS AVAILABLE on all types of paintings, jeweler, watches, silver etc. Any condition. Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques & Jewelers shops extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola. Mobile 609 529 633. Tel: 952 588 795 (SE) (201522)

LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH emergency / appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured, 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (248853) ENGLISH 24/7 LOCKSMITH/SAFE ENGINEERS. EST 2004. CALL DAREN OR MICK 952 660 233 / 667 668 673 / 636 770 865 WWW.SECU RITYOFSPAIN.COM (278429)

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WOODY´S LOS BOLICHES. Greeting Cards, mail to and from the UK. Worldwide courier and Passport renewals. All adverts taken for the Euro Weekly News- display or classified. Open 9.002.00PM (Monday to Friday). Special hours apply August and Xmas. One street behind the Confortel, just off Plaza San Rafael, Los Boliches, on C/Poeta Salvador Rueda 93. Tel: 952 471 877

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MOBILITY SENIORWORLD - MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ´n´ recline chairs and a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire. Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices. (279180) w w w . M o b i l i t y Spain.com The Mobility Wizards S.L. For all your mobility needs: Repairs, Rentals, Sales and Insurance. Call: 633 127 901/ 622 832 954. (278557)

MORTGAGES FLUENT FINANCE Abroad. Are you looking to release equity in your home here in Spain? Need to pay IBI, Community Fees, Taxes, but don’t have the cash available now to do this. Do you want to sell your property for what it is worth but don’t have the ability/time frame due to cash constraints? Do you want an alternative to the Banks who are costly and slow? Call us now on 691 179 445 / 952 961 952 or email ronald@fluentfi nanceabroad.com Come and visit us in our San Pedro office (281207)

MOSQUITO SCREENS ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.de sign (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a highquality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (276610)

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CAR SERVICES AUTOMATIC gearbox specialist. Transmatic. All models including classic cars, serviced, repaired and reconditioned. Also, 4x4 transfer boxes and power steering Call/fax 952 796 166 / 952 805 804 email: transmat ic2005@yahoo.com. www.transmatic.es (277164) BRITISH MECHANIC Mijas Costa. Experienced & Reliable. 605 407 369 (259167)

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FOR SALE SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (257838) MASSIVE SAVINGS AT BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbradycars.com (257838) NEW YEAR BARGAIN PRICE AUTOMATIC / Diesel Seven seater Chrysler Voyager LX 2.8 CRDI 2006 Mdl. 46,000 Km (28,000 Mls) Full Specification, electric side doors, climate control, leather interior, lots more a very scarce MPV. WAS €7,995 NOW €7,300 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com

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NEW YEAR BARGAIN PRICE AUTOMATIC / Diesel Hyundai I-40 2012 Like new one private owner full service history and lots of extras looks and drives like cars double the price. WAS €13,995 NOW €12,995 952 838 842 /608 950 221 bill bradycars.com (257838)

NEW YEAR BARGAIN PRICES! Nissan Juke 4X2 2017 Inj. 6 Speed manual one private owner only 14’000 Klm. (8’000 Mls.) Bought and serviced by Nissan (not ex-rental) This is a massive saving at only 13’995€ 952838842 608950221 bill bradycars.com.

NEW YEAR BARGAIN PRICE AUTOMATIC Seven seater Peugeot 5008 Sport Line 1.6 Inj. 2011 One private owner 43’000 Klm. ( 27’000 Mls ) Full service history, panoramic sun roof, satnav, sensors and lots more great buy WAS 12’995€ NOW 11,995€ 952 838 842 608 950 221 billbradycars.com

2007 TRANSIT CONNECT in good all round condition. Electric Windows, Air Con. One local owner. €2,995 Tel: 695 559 939 (254317)

NEW YEAR BARGAIN PRICES! JAGUAR XE. R-Sport 2.0. D. 2016 Automatic 6’000 Klm. (3’700 Mls) Health orces this sale bought from Salamanca Marbella keys still in plastic bags, this car cost 45’000 € LOOK at this massive saving WAS 27’995€ NOW 26’995€ 952 838 842 608 950 221 billbradycars.com NEW YEAR BARGAIN PRICES! DIESEL Renault Clio 1.5 DCI 3 Door hatch back 2009 from private owner metallic black, parking sensors, privy glass looks nice and sporty with great economy, its only €4,995 952 838 842 /608 950 221 billbradycars.com NEW YEAR BARGAIN PRICES! AS NEW (Special Order) Automatic / Diesel Seat Alhambra Seven seats. Nov 2016 Only 8,000 Klm. (5’000 Mls) Touch electric side doors, Apple touch and sat-nav, sensors all round front back sides etc. Climate control, cruise control, parking cámera privy glass, lots more to many to list here, a perfect family M.P.V. Save a fortune on a top quality family car remember this is not ex-rent or lease cost 35,000 € Was selling for 27,995€ NOW ITS ONLY 25,995€ 952 838 842 608 950 221 bill bradycars.com NEW YEAR BARGAIN PRICES! PEUGEOT 208 Blue HDI 1.6 5 Door 2015 bought and full service history from Peugeot one private owner sat-nav, reverse camera, cruise control, lots of extras and its only 8,995€ 952 838 842 608 950 221 billbradycars.com

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2011 FIAT DOBLO 1.3 CDTi DIESEL. Very economical. Only 135,000klm. In very good condition throughout. One local owner. €4,995. Tel: 695 559 939 (254317) 2007 Range Rover 2.7 HSE Sport, Diesel in excellant condition throughout 20inch wheels in Magenta, with cream leather High Kilometeres. 390,000 kl New Engine Fitted 30,000 KL ago. Must be seen €11.750 Tel: 695 559 939. 2007 Mercedes 320 ML Disel New Model Right Hand Drive On Spanish plates in Silver New Tyres and ITV 130,000 Miles. Lots of Extras €8,450. Tel: 695 559 939. 2008 Mercedes E63 AMG, Full Spec in Silver with Black Leather, only 90,00 KL awsome car must be seen € 23,950. Tel: 695 559 939. 2012 Ford Transit Connect, Endurotec 210,00 KL in very good condition thoughout, Air Con, side door, new ITV €4,995. Tel: 695 559 939. COLLECTORS Car 1994 Mercedes E220 Convertable Left Hand Drive 1 owner from new 5 speed manual Electric roof with Air Con, only 140,00 KL in Silver with black Leather must be seen these cars are only appreciating in Value €9,750. Tel: 695 559 939. 2006 Kia Serento 4 x 4 Left Hand Drive Spanish PLates 2.5 Diesel in Excellent condition thoughout Light Metalic Blue with Grey Leather. Alloys , Air Con also New Tyes and New Itv €5,995 includes Transfer. Tel: 695 559 939. 2007 Citroen Picasso Right Hand Drive on Spanish PLates, 1.6 HDI Diesel. One owner from New, Top of the Range, New ITV, Ecellent condition thoughout €2,995. Tel: 695 559 939.

CHEAP diesel 2001 Mercedes E300 Automatic Spanish Car, Runs and Drives Perfectly in silver, Low KL, Needs a bit of Tidying, €1,995. Tel: 695 559 939. AUTOMATIC 2002 Chrysler Tratos 2.5 only 90,000 KL Spanish Left Hand Drive, New ITV in very good condition throughout only €1,495 Tel: 695 559 939. CLASSIC MERCEDES 190 E 2.0 Petrol, rare 4 speed manual 1991, Spanish car, in very good condition throughout. These cars are increasing in Value, only €2,995. Tel: 695 559 939 (254317) 2000 BMW 520i.English plated. One previous owner. M Spec. Head Gasket has gone. Prestine condition. Blue Metallic. Dry storage. Buyer to remove. 500€ ono. Viewing after 1st Jan 19. +447807 302 723 / +447484 186 184 (252506)

MECHANICS MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 BRITISH MECHANIC Mijas Costa. Experienced & Reliable. 605 407 369

REPAIRS ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (279183) BRITISH MECHANIC Mijas Costa. Experienced & Reliable. 605 407 369 (259167)

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INSURANCE

COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (277244)

PETS

Renault Scenic RXE 1.9L 2001 Diesel, 5 Seater MPV, Spanish plates, Air-con, Power Steering. 2 Keys. Alloy Wheels. FSH. VGC. 290,000kms, new timing belt 2017. ITV Oct 19 €1,490 Call 601 633 166 (282606) BMW 525i E-34 Series 1993, 2.5L petrol. 4 door saloon, LHD, Spanish plates, 5 speed gears, aircon, 3 keys. New ITV. Radio/CD with 10 stack multi changer, full original small tool kit. Rare & unique factory installed hatchback style fold-down rear seats. Lots of Service history. 220,000kms (low for year, average miles 5270pa). Alpine white, pearl grey cloth interior. Exceptional condition. Great touring car. €1,790. Call 601 633 166 (282606)

PEST CONTROL

CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (253107) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921. (253107) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH/WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837. (253107) WANTED all cars, vans and anything interesting also classic cars, bikes, etc., with or without paperwork considered, same day decision, cash waiting, 653 777 073. (254317)

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

WANTED, wanted, wanted!! All cars, all years, all models…from exotic to classic. Spanish, English, Dutch plated. Call us on 951 977 329 or 606 647 597. (281326)

EU INSURANCE DIRECT. Best prices, best service, best cover for all your Insurance needs. TEL 951 080 118 or 952 830 843

ALL CARS / Commercials wanted, any age, any condition. Cash. Buyer collects. Transfer included. 605 109 796 (282565)

YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully vaccinated and neutered. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity. Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death. Can be seen without obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (246764) LOW COST NEUTERING 630 197 435 (Eng) / 644 374 139 (Spanish) (279084)

CHARITIES ACE CHARITY “El Refugio” in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the A n d a l u c i a n government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-charity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with

CLASSIFIEDS cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public at weekends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 in fo@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321) AT SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sosanimals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317)

CLASSIFIEDS ARCH - Andalusian Rescue Centre for Horses welcomes visitors and volunteers to our stables every day from 9-11am. Come along and help out, or sponsor or adopt one of our horses, donkeys or ponies. We always need help with fund raising to look after the abandoned and abused animals. Our aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home. We are a small friendly team - why not join us. Find us in Alhaurin el Grande, behind the Venta Miralmonte on the road from Alhaurin to Coin, (A404), Urb. Viña Borrego, follow the yellow signs. Charity registered with the Junta de Andalusia No 8448. www.horserescuespain.org or info@horserescues pain.org or archrescue@ya hoo.co.uk Tel 656 935 613 or 659 408 664 Our Charity shop is located in Calle Melendez Pelayo, just off Calle Gerald Brenan, Alhaurin el Grande. Tel: Liz 600 651 007. We always need volunteers and stock for the shop. We can also arrange collection. (93322)

www.euroweeklynews.com WWW.STEFANIESKEN NELS.COM Excellent Kennel & Cattery facilities Est. 1986 Viewing most Welcome 952 790 943 (282111)

PET TRANSPORT ACCOMPANY your pets to their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchauf feur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@petchauf feur.eu (276821) PET TRANSPORTATION by road. Fully DEFRA/OCA/TRACES compliant. Complete service by professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat -and-dog-world.com (241623)

PLUMBING

LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. lagunakennels@hot mail.com. Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983. (280597)

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MALAGA EXPAT CONSULTING - Paperwork Assistance, (NIE, Residencia, Driving Licence Renewal, Car Transfer, Doctor Registrations, Translation, Property Rental License and more), Relocation Advice. Outstanding service at competitive rates. Call Irina Saltmarsh 687 733 743 www.malagaexpat.com (276483)

WWW.INMOANDALUZ.C OM is always looking for realistically priced inland properties to sell to our interested buyers. Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (258053)

CAT & DOG World Kennels and Cattery. 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-and-dogworld.com (279084)

PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air-conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcare spain.com. Find us on Facebook at Petcare Spain. (278403)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

PROPERTY FOR SALE

KENNELS

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

C R E A T I V E MARBELLA Your friendly local printers. Luxury Printing, Copying, Binding, Branded Merchandise and Clothing, Menus, Bespoke Gifts, Wedding Accessories. Located in Poligono Industrial Nueva Campana 27 - 952 810 831 www.creativema rbella.es or follow us on Facebook (278561)

WWW.INMOANDALUZ.C OM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (258053) SITIO del Golf 2 Bed Apartment, Private Garden. Fantastic offer €155,000. No Offers. No Agents. 952 199 298 (282571) PLUMBING & repairs/descales, water heaters supplied and fitted same day. Will travel as Benalmadena based. NO job to small. Call Glen 669 073 773. (281331) PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (257090)

PRINTERS SIGNAGE, LED, 3D Corporate lettering, Solar check films, full CNC Cutting Service, Large format Flatbed printing, Poster, Menu boards, Interior Decoration for Homes and offices. Real Estate Boards, Roller Banners, Business Cards, Flyers. We cover the coast. 951 310 395 or 952 906 121 info@eyeprint.es (259024)

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STARLIGHT PROPERTY. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. 689 819 592 www.starlight-spain.com PROPERTY MAINTENANCE by professionals. For all your needs: Gardening, Cleaning, Pool Maintenance, etc… 100% client satisfaction. Call Javier now 654 353 522 – 640 626 675

PROPERTY TO LET LONG TERM RENTALS AVAILABLE and also wanted. Super prices, no commission. Apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas, shops, offices, bars, restaurants. Coast & inland. Tlf 679 111 522 (279040)

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REMOVALS/STORAGE

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LOCAL & International Removals Regular Schedules 952 816 582 move@frein ternational.com (257824) HIGH TOP VAN going from Spain to UK and return. Reliable Service. Call Graham 620 353 594 for details. E-Mail vgcasacolor@gmail.com ANDALUCIA International Removals & Storage. Contact 658 568 589. See our Main Advert in Services Pages

PLAYAMAR apartment two bedrooms. €1,200 pm Winter. 690 740 404 (282573)

JDS EURO TRANSPORT & REMOVALS - Regular trips throughout Europe. Contact Julian 00 44 7884 908 929/00 34 637 066 114 See Facebook Page for recommendations (276418)

PROPERTY WANTED SELLING UP?? Why not give us a call and let us give you an honest and realistic valuation of your property. List with us and let us take the stress out of selling your home. No sale, no fee!! English agent on the ball with clients waiting. Please call 685 524 921. WE HAVE clients actively looking for villas, townhouses & apartments from Torremolinos to Calahonda. Call Joe 626 864 683 (276690)

REMOVALS/STORAGE

VAN returning to UK 16th January. 18 cbm / 2300kg available. Call Brad +44 73805 54477

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL 15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 24th January. Space available each way. Tel. 639 928 090 (258054) EUROPE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combi trans.es (277262) USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es STORAGE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combi trans.es LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es PROFESSIONAL LOCAL REMOVALS AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 1/2 DAY FROM €90. FULL DAY FROM €175. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FORTNIGHTLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE TO UK AND EUROPE (INCL SCOTLAND). WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 / EMAIL garymoveit@yahoo.co.uk MOVING MATTERS SL – removals and storage. Local or to and from the UK/Ireland/Portugal and across Europe. Over 16 years’ experience. For free quotation Tel 951 311 118. www.movingmatters.eu (277259)

MAN AND VAN MAN & LARGE VAN, 100% reliable, Removals, Clearances. Ikea collection & assembly. 20€ per hour. Tel: 622 020 856 (246758) MOVEIT-STOREIT.COM Tel David 696 810 618 BIG VAN (Removals) UK-Europe. Always on time. 100% reliable €25 PH 633 277 270 2 MEN, Van €30 p hour. House Clearances & Storage. 651 081 610 HANDYMAN & VAN – Small removals, clearances. Ikea collection & assembly. Experienced & reliable. €20 hourly – 603 257 612

STORAGE STORAGE Marbella Dry Secure 952 816 582 move@ freinternational.com STORAGE lowest price guaranteed. Packaging materials Self-Storage Marbella 952 811 311 (278691) moveit-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618

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

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ROLLER SHUTTERS

SIGNS & DESIGNS

ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (280561)

EYEPRINT – 951 310 395 (259024)

SERVICES

CARPENTRY CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens. Bathrooms renovated etc. 30 years’ experience. Very reliable. 677 087 575 (277284)

FURNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 499 944 (241249)

SEWING SERVICES CURTAINS, Blinds, Upholstery, Soft furnishings made to measure, wide range fabrics and foam 672 800 887 judeinspain@hotmail.co m (278967)

TV & SATELLITE

SHOP signs, vehicle signs, banners, window signs, 603 464 582, www.signdsign.es (257068)

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT EXPERIENCED sales people required by Mobile Gaming Company based in Elviria. You must have a proven record in selling investment products, and English must be your first language. Successful applicants will be offered a full time work contract, basic wage plus commissions. For more information on the product visit www.sockerstars.com and to arrange an interview contact us on staff@soc kerstars.co.uk or Telephone 951 569 312 600 per week. Work for home. IP telephone supplied. We pay for the calls. UK residential opted-in data supplied. We install polyurethane spray foam to the underside of residential & commercial buildings. Work full or part-time. Online training given to fluent English speakers. Call +44 208 906 5050 or SMS/Whatsapp +447762 487900. www.insuloft.co.uk

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

SOLAR SOLAR Hot Water Systems. Quality Guaranteed. All Areas, Envirocarespain since 1996. 952 663 141 670 409 759. www.envirocares pain.com info@enviro carespain.com (281338) SOLAR BLINDS ES Ideal For Large Glazed Areas To Reflect Heat / Glare And Stop Furniture Fading And Still Keep The View. Save Heat In The Winter Too Improve Your Living Environment. ian@solarshadetinting.com Tel Ian 958 496 571 / 644 546 176 (258409)

SPORT

SWIMMING POOL

REPAIRS – TV’s, Plasmas, LCD’s, Digi – Boxes, Video, Hi-Fi and microwaves. Free estimates, can collect. 35 years’ experience. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201

TRANSLATOR

www.perfectpools.es Ma intenance, Repairs & Renovations. Also, the very latest technology in pool heaters, covers & rollers. info@per fectpools.es. 650 348 785 (257069) WESTARPOOLS. Pool construction, renovation, repairs and heating. 619 246 372 / www.westar pools.com (277920) POOL HEATERS, covers and rollers. Quality inatallations. Free quotations. All areas covered. Over 20 years’ experience. EnviroCare. 952 663 141/670 409 759 www.envirocarespain.co m (281338) JUSTPOOLS.ES 8x4m pool 90€ inc. 10x5m pool 100€ inc. Re-grout 8x4 500€ inc Full liability insurance. 952 472 476 / 619 636 586 (258615) ZODIAC EdenPac 3 swimming Pool Heat Pump. Never Installed 900e. Contact – 605 678 786 (282558)

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TEACHING

OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS. All languages. 952 789 204. Mobile 654 613 094. sanpedrotransla tions@gmail.com (279016)

UPHOLSTERY ADVANCED Cleaning Services. Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning, 28 years’ experience, wet/dry clean. Honest, reliable. 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 acservs@outlook.com (253107) UPHOLSTERY including leather cleaned also carpets. 685 524 921 (253107) CARPETS AND SOFAS cleaned. Reliable, fast service. Family run. Cleansol 952 930 861 / 607 610 578. 10am - 10pm 7 days, all areas Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437) RUGS FITTED CARPETS, Upholstery Including Leather Cleaned On Site 685 524 921 (252581)

WASHING MACHINES WASHING Machine Repairs by qualified Engineers.For a rapid response call Melec Costa 952 493 426/627 120 352 (281317)

WINDOWS P.P.S – PVC Door & Windows. Persianas & Glass Curtains. All supplied & fitted. Good Quality, Reliable & Reasonable rates. Damp Proofing also carried out 631 571 108 (281212)

WINDOW TINTING MOBILE SERVICE. ITV Legal. Solar Reflective tint for glass curtains, balconies, yachts. Stop fading, heat & glare. 958 496 571 – 644 546 176 ian@solar shadetinting.com (256591)

GOLF SHARE Las Brisas €18000. Offers 617 333 777

SWIMMING POOL POOL MAINTENANCE, repairs, friendly, reliable service. Estepona, Malaga, inland re-grouts, heaters. 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 www.sparklenripple.net (257044)

TV & SATELLITE

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MOTORING FACT By Dilip Kuner SPAIN is in the process of lowering the speed limit on secondary roads from 100kph to 90kph. The Council of Ministers has approved the measure, which is designed to cut the death toll from road accidents. At the moment 66 per cent of road fatalities occur on secondary roads, about half of which are due to cars leaving the road, usually due to excessive speed. Spain joins other European countries which have lowered the speed limit on their secondary roads, in the case of France to 80kph. The Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland, Finland, Cyprus and Malta also have an 80kph limit while Sweden’s is the lowest at 70kph. There are four countries in Europe with a higher limit; the United Kingdom at 96kph (60 miles per hour), while Germany, Austria and Romania keep the maximum at 100kph. In these three countries, the limit

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on motorways is also higher than Spain’s 120kph limit, at 130kph. The lowering of the speed limit on Spanish secondary roads is part of the battery of measures of the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) for 2019. Fines for not wearing seat belts will also be tightened, and the use of other vehicles such as bicycles and scooters will be regulated. The reduction in the maximum limit will affect around 7,000 kilometres of roads. Drivers of vans, lorries and buses which until now could reach a maximum of 90kph on these roads will have to keep to an 80kph limit. Trafico roads department is planning to make the new limit effective by the end of this month. It is in the process of adapting existing signs using stickers, as was done when speed was temporarily reduced on motorways to 110kph in 2011.

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Citroen C4 Cactus

ROAD TEST CITROEN’S C4 Cactus hatchback has extrovert SUV styling and puts the emphasis on its ultracomfortable ride, generous equipment levels and very competitive pricing to give it a distinct edge in a hard-fought market sector. The Cactus will appeal to those seeking a stand-out image in what can sometimes be a rather dull hatchback class, and with prices starting at €20,517 (£18,505) for the entry level Feel models, it certainly grabs the attention. While there are petrol and diesel engines in the lineup, the popular choice is the 1.2litre 110hp turbo-petrol unit which combines perky perfor-

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mance with very good fuel economy. Top speed is 196kph (122mph), the 0-100kph time 9.2 seconds and average fuel consumption 21.7 kpl (61.4mpg). Emissions are low at just 106g/km. The Cactus has an elegant yet robust look with an eyecatching front end. Inside, the unconventional appearance continues with a chic dashboard which includes a roomy storage box with a lift-up lid. Most controls are via a central touch-screen which is easy to understand though can be a little slow to respond. Deliberate use of soft materi-

STATS PANEL Model: Citroen C4 Cactus Flair Engine: 1.2-litre turbo-petrol Transmission: 6-speed manual Performance: 0-100kph 9.2 seconds, top speed 196kph (122mph) Economy: 21.7kpl (61.4mpg) Emissions: 106g/km

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als for the seating, combined with specially-cushioned suspension makes the Cactus unbeatable for day-to-day driving comfort, especially over longer distances. Four adults get good head and legroom, though five would be a

squeeze. Oddly, the rear passenger windows do not conventionally roll down; they push slightly open on a retaining clip. The boot space is large at 358 litres and while the rear seats do fold, they do not drop fully flat. Standard equipment on the up-

per-range Flair test model - priced at €22,624 (£20,405) - includes digital radio, Bluetooth, sat-nav, reversing camera, connectivity features, climate control, auto lights and wipers, and tinted rear glass. Safety features include lane departure warning and auto emer-

gency braking. On the road, the Cactus revs eagerly and the light-touch steering provides good feedback. On harder corners, there is a little more body roll due to the softer-set suspension though it still feels perfectly stable. The driving position is very good, as is all-round visibility and overall the Cactus provides a very pleasant driving experience.

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Welsh winger ‘bales’ early REAL MADRID suffered their sixth defeat o f t h e se a so n o n S u n d ay w ith a shocking 0-2 loss to Real Sociedad. Los Blancos obviously felt the absence of Welsh winger Gareth Bale who is currently sidelined through injury, and was snapped leaving the Bernabeu with 12 minutes to go, missing Sociedad’s late strike in the 83rd minute. The two goals were scored by Willian Jose (P) and Ruben Pardo (83 minutes). It’s not known why he snuck out early, but the ex-Tottenham star wasn’t obliged to attend the game against Imanol Alguacil’s side, he’d only turned up to support his teammates. Madrid have now lost a third of their top clashes, and are currently sitting in fifth place in La Liga with 30 points and 18 games played. Meanwhile, Barcelona’s dangerous duo, Messi and Suarez, ensured a 2-1 win over Getafe. James Mata narrowed the 20 gap after 43 minutes to give the Getafe

fans a little to smile about as the point allowed the team to creep to seventh place in the league, 15 points behind leaders Barcelona on 40 points. Atletico Madrid’s Griezmann scored on the stroke of half time to seal a draw of 1-1 against Sevilla, as the battle between the two teams continues with Atletico sitting in second place with 35 points, two points ahead of Pablo Machin’s squad. Closer to home, Valencia are 11th in the league with 22 points after a 2-1 defeat to Alaves on Saturday. Despite Dani Parejo’s early goal in the 14th minute, Alaves’ Borja Baston and Tomas Pina went on to score two goals before the second half. In the second division, Malaga was thrashed 0-3 at the hands of Reus Deportiu on Sunday, and Almeria beat ECD Mallorca 2-0. UD Las Palmas drew 0-0 against Rayo Majadahonda, while Tenerife beat Elche 2-1.

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LA CALA GOLF RESORT: Boasts three excellent 18-hole golf courses. traditional Andalucian flavours with a delicious tapas tasting experience. It is a great place to try wafer thin slices of the finest acorn-fed Iberian cured ham, creamy Manchego cheese or fiery hot prawn pil-pil. With another two bars you can just sit back and relax and take a cool drink in the Moorish architecture of the Lobby Bar or at the Limonada pool bar. La Cala Spa offers a Thermal Circuit, Hydrotherapy Pools, Hammam, Herbal Steam Room, Garden Crystal

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Cyclists collide on bridge SPANISH cycling brothers Gorka and Ion Izagirre were involved in a nasty crash during the Ormaiztegi cyclocross race while making their debut in Astana colours in the Basque CX event on Sunday. The siblings were forced to retire from the race, with Gorka needing treatment for a facial injury. A teammate later tweeted: ‘Despite a hard crash… Ion and Gorka are not seriously injured. Gorka only has four stitches in his eyebrow, but this won’t affect his start to the 2019 season.’ The collision appears to have been caused by Gorka as he cycled onto a bridge from a muddy descent, with Ion unable to avoid a collision as he rode up behind.

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Red Bull’s Sainz on Dakar THREE drivers on the BMW and Red Bull rally team have spoken about their progress and their ambitions for the Dakar rally which is now under way in Peru. Spain’s Carlos Sainz and Frenchmen Stephane Peterhansel and Cyril Despres are all competing in MINI buggys in the Peruvian desert. Sainz, who is defending

h i s D a k a r t i t l e t h i s y e a r, came second following the end of Stage One of the rally. He reached Pisco from Lima in a time of 1:03:40. That stage saw Sainz and partner Lucas Cruz, of the MINI JCW Team, journey some 331 kilometres across the desert. All eight MINI crews completed it without incident, according to BMW. Sainz said there had been

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no major problems. “We knew more or less what we were going to find and we stuck to our plan,” he said. Speaking previously ahead of the tournament, Sainz said the crew had “very good” team spirit. “From my point of view, we have the strongest team that will be competing at Dakar 2019. I believe and hope MINI is proud of this crew,” Sainz said.

The driver added the main draw to Dakar for him was the mental and physical challenge of the race. “There are days when it’s just not going well and you ask yourself why you are doing this. But at the end of it all, those are the days that motivate you to come back the following year. “The Dakar rally is just something special,” Sainz said. T h e t e a m ’s

MINI JCW Buggy is a ‘great and strong’ car and the team did everything it could to prepare for the race, the driver added. Sainz said winning the rally was a ‘rare event’ and required several months of hard work. “To start with, you can’t be sure of winning the Dakar until you really have crossed the finish line. Anything can go wrong, right up to the final metres,

but when you have made it, it’s just a great day,” Sainz said. The Dakar rally continues until next Thursday January 17.

BRITISH tennis player Andy Murray is gearing up for the Australian Open as Spanish rival Rafael Nadal also hopes to compete. Murray, 31, did not compete in the tournament last year due to a hip injury. Nadal’s place in the Open was left in doubt after his thigh was strained, leading him to drop out of the Brisbane International. Murray played six tourna-

ments in 2018 which led his world ranking to drop to 230. He is using his protected ranking to enter the first of this year’s Grand Slams. He has not been seeded meaning he could be set against any player in the draw which takes place today

(Thursday). Nadal, 32, won the 2009 Australian Open and played in an exhibition match in Sydney last week. He said he did not feel pain while on the court. “Of course it would be better if I had the chance to play

a full tournament, but the most important thing is that I am feeling good with the ball,” Nadal said. Seperately, Spain’s Roberto Bautista bested opponent Tomas Berdych in Doha last Saturday. His emirate trophy is the ninth of his career.

HOPEFUL: Nadal still wants to compete in Australia.

TEAM SPIRIT: Sainz (right) with crew members Cyril Despres (left) and Stephane Peterhansel (centre).