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BOOMING BREXIT WORRIES over Brexit and the collapse of Thomas Cook appear to have been unfounded when it comes to the Costa Blanca tourism sector. Up until the end of October the region welcomed six million tourists, an increase of 3.4 per cent over the same period of 2018. This is out of a total of 74.7 million international tourists visiting Spain, with once again the UK top of the league when it comes to spending - Brits accounted for 19.9 per cent of total expenditure or €16.379 billion in the first 10 months of the year. The importance of the British market to Spain and tourist hotspots like the Costa Blanca is shown by the fact that the second placed nation in terms of expenditure was France, whose citizens spent nearly €10 billion less than the British in Spain. The Costa Blanca did better
POPULAR: The attractions of city’s like Torrevieja make the Costa Blanca more popular than ever.
than the national average in terms of a rise in numbers. Across the country as a whole the increase was just 1.1 per cent, although spending was up 2.9 per cent to €82.129 billion, according to figures from the National Statistics Institute (INE). The Valencian Community as a whole received 8.5 million visitors in the period, 3.4 per cent up on 2018. According to a consumer
survey conducted by the consulting firm GFK amongst British tourists, 68 per cent of respondents think that Brexit has not had an impact on their decision to travel. On top of that 70 per cent think their financial situation is either the same or better than before the Brexit vote, auguring well for future bookings. Some 5 per cent of those surveyed have already bought Euros in case Sterling falls af-
ter Brexit, while 6 per cent have brought forward their travel plans. Just 2 per cent said they will holiday in the UK.
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Bodies found MEMBERS of an animal welfare organisation found the tortured bodies of four dogs between Alcantarilla and Barqueros in Murcia. The dogs were found with their hind legs tied and ropes around their necks, with clear signs of strangulation and beating. The macabre find occurred after a person alerted the animal welfare group Paes and Almohadillas Felices and said that they had seen the stacked bodies of four dogs. The man had been fixing a tractor wheel when he saw animals piled up in the distance. At first, he thought they were sheep but as he approached, he discovered they were large dogs. By evening, members of the animal association found the dogs in shallow graves on a plot of land close to the RM-C1 road. When they arrived, they came across four mounds where the dogs were buried. They saw clear signs that the dogs had been strangled and beaten to death, with serious blows to the head. A German Shepherd had a wound on his spine, possibly caused by a knife. Paes and Almohadillas Felices assured the dogs died from the brutal acts and placed a formal complaint at the Guardia Civil station. Guardia Civil officers interviewed the landowners’ son, who claims he found the dogs already dead and only buried them to avoid the smell.
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Advent festivities A MAGICAL children’s parade swept through Torrevieja and inaugurated December in a f u n a n d d re a m l i k e manner. Everybody enjoyed the upbeat music and detailed costumes as the festivities i n h o n o u r o f M a r y ’s I m maculate Conception took over the city. Boys and girls enjoyed the choreographies as their favourite film characters danced along to the music. The colourful display began in Plaza de la Constitution and ended in the Plaza de Oriente, where children were able to stay
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ICONIC: Torrevieja celebrates the parade every year
A special homage ORIHUELA honoured the Guardia Civil on a very significant year for the force, as officers celebrate 175 years of service. An impressive commemorative act was prepared with more than 100 officers taking part to mark the 175th anniversary of the Guardia Civil. At the Principe of Asturias roundabout, an impressive monument was inaugurated in their honour. The act was chaired by the Lieutenant General and Chief of Operations,
and meet their idols. Other fun activities were also programmed, such as t h e b e l o v e d G i a n t s L i l y, Lobo and Ogro doing their annual tour of the town. Later on, a gospel concert in the Constitution Square made the lighting of the Christmas tree a special moment on the first day of Advent. Festivities will continue with recreational and religious events on Sunday, December 8.
Fernando Santafé Soler, who announced the Guardia Civil would redouble their efforts in the fight against crime to ensure citizens’ safety and security. Also present was Brigadier General in charge of Valencia, José Hermida and the mayor of Orihuela, Emilio Bascuñana. During the event, the admirable bravery of the Guardia Civil during the September floods was also highlighted and the mayor expressed Orihuela’s appreciation for the Guardia Civil.
TRIBUTE: The Guardia Civil celebrates 175 years.
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RESEARCHERS at the University of Cartagena have managed to reduce CO2 emissions by 10 per cent in almond and citrus tree plantations in the region of Murcia. The project looks to measure greenhouse gas emissions on different farms and define strategies to mitigate climate change.
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FOUR associations are planting 2,000 trees in Terra Natura in Murcia in order to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Assido, Fundown, Astrade and Astraspace and their members, as well as schoolchildren, will participate in the activity that organisers hope will become an annual event.
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Family attack A WOMAN is arrested in Murcia after allegedly trying to kill her mother by throwing her down the stairs, causing grave injuries to the resident of Torreagüera. Guardia Civil are investigating after the victim denounced a frightening situation of aggression and violence at the hands of her daughter.
Better access ORGANISATIONS for people with disabilities claim to see the improvement of accessibility in Murcia as the town hall approves a new plan with their support. Dozens of measures to develop transport, sport and cultural facilities are underway and in September, accessible fairground attractions were launched.
Playful past A NEW exhibition in Murcia represents the history of the Burial of the Sardine through the use of 680 toys from 1910 to the current day. The exhibition looks to expand its visitors’ imagination with figures and clay medallions from 1910 or tin toys from the 1930s.
Bad accident A BIKER has suffered grave injuries and remains in hospital after having an accident on Torre Pacheco Avenue in Roldán. Several calls alerted the emergency services who arrived at the scene and found the man unconscious. Drivers are warned to be cautious, especially when it rains.
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INNOVATIVE INITIATIVE: Magical illuminations.
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LET THERE BE LIGHT Madrid’s Botanical Gardens will shine brightly with magical illuminations for the festive period. FROM November 19 to January 6, the Royal Botanical Gardens open its gates to reveal a glittering wonderland. The Christmas Garden project, which has been running in London for six years under the name C h r i s t m a s a t K e w, w i l l f i l l t h e botanical gardens with Christmas lights and figures which complement the beautiful and varied plant life. A 1.5km-long twinkling trail awaits children and adults of all ages and is the perfect way to kick
off the Christmas season. The innovative initiative has already featured in other European cities for example in the Botanical Gardens of Berlin, Stuttgart and Dresden. “Celebrate Christmas in a beautiful environment. Away from the burdens associated with other activities of these days of hustle and bustle,” explains Itxaso Barrios, general director of the production company Letsgo When winter twilight falls, the
Burglars busted A GANG accused of more than 30 crimes that largely targeted tourists has been broken up by police in Alicante. Officers say that the seven people arrested broke into homes and foreign-plated or rental cars in their search for high-value items across Alicante Province and Murcia, which they then sent abroad to be disposed of. Police say they are responsible for crimes in Callosa del Segura, La Nucia, Denia, Xàbia in Alicante and in Ceutí, los Alcazares, Alguazas, Librilla and Mula in Murcia. Police reported the gang would cruise round a chosen area in three vehicles looking for properties or individuals to target, using violence to steal what they wanted if necessary. In searches of four properties police seized large amounts of stolen goods, including jewellery, cash, electronic devices and designer clothes, many of which have now been returned to their owners.
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Botanic’s lights will come on creating a fairytale landscape. A show that highlights an impressive flora and original figures in a magical place. “Some trees and other species will be decorated with lights. In addition, we have decorated the promenade with some structures. And all accompanied by music.” A soundtrack that moves away from the traditional Christmas carols but that will help to achieve that floral Christmas atmosphere.
Missing Scot SATURDAY morning on November 23, Mr Kenneth Dallas McPherson went missing at the Torrevieja Marina. He is 62 years old and was last known to be kayaking in the marina. Family and friends have not seen him since and are asking for the public’s help to find him. He is 5ft 11 inches (around 180cm), is of medium build and has a white goatee and short white hair. Mr McPherson’s family is very concerned that he may have been carried out to sea. The family have reported the man missing to police in Pilar de la Horadada, who are currently looking for him, and would be grateful for any information on Mr McPherson or his kayak’s whereabouts. If you have any information regarding Mr McPherson please call the Guardia Civil on 112 or the British Consulate on +34 965 216 022.
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Waiting list worries NEARLY 7,700 patients are waiting for an appointment with the specialist at Alicante General Hospital. This is according to figures from the CCOO trade Union, which says around 1,300 of the patients are having to wait between six months and a year and 2,153 have a delay of between three and six months. By specialties, the biggest lists are in Allergology, Rehabilitation, Vascular Surgery, Traumatology and the Pain Unit. These specialties, with the exception of Vascular Surgery, are also the ones that have the biggest number of patients waiting for an appointment between three and six months. In the case of Rehabilitation there are 583. According to the union four people having been waiting to see a specialist in traumatology for more than a year. Rehabilitation, with 177 days, and the Pain Unit, with 158 days, have the longest waits for a consultation.
ALICANTE HOSPITAL: Patients having to wait a long time.
Now the CCOO says these figures, which were taken at the end of October, could well get worse in the coming months as the lack of consultation in the summer holiday months feed through into the waiting lists. On top of that the Christmas holiday period will also lengthen queues further into the new year. The union is calling for an increase in staffing and the building of a third hospital in the city to cope with increasing demand from an ageing population. The General Hospital of Alicante has been in the news recently when the case of a 92-
year-old woman with serious dementia was highlighted. She has been waiting 11 months for an appointment in Neurology, although the specialist told the family she needed a six-monthly follow-up. The hospital has now said that it “is reviewing the reservation procedure of the Neurology service and will carry out a restructuring of it, with the aim of reducing the waiting list as much as possible.” Sources at the General Hospital add that the Patient Care and Information Service has no written complaints about the case of the elderly woman.
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Prosecutor’s body found A BODY found floating in the river Pisuerga (Valladolid) is the former children’s prosecutor of Alicante. The death of Juan Ignacio Hernandez has caused consternation among his colleagues in the Public Prosecutor’s Office, which he left at the beginning of the year after requesting a leave of absence. Police sources say that the lifeless body was found shortly after 9.30am on Friday (November 29) by a pedestrian who alerted the Emergency Service 112 line. The body, which was caught on a buoy, was recovered by firemen near the Las Moreras shore. Medics who attended could only confirm his death. N ational Police identified him later that afternoon.
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‘Spy’ arrested A 22-YEAR-OLD man from Orihuela has been arrested accused of a series of frauds during which he pretended to be a Spanish spy and a Chief Inspector in the Cartagena police. Jonathan M was arrested last week in Redovan accused of eight crimes, including five of fraud for the sale of fake concert tickets and the purchase of a computer, plus impersonating a spy of the National Intelligence Centre (CNI) and the police. FESTIVE FUN: A sea of red took part in the Pink Ladies’ Santa Fun Walk.
Santa fun walk AROUND 300 people took part in the Pink Ladies’ Santa Fun Walk 2019 on Sunday. Dressed in their finest festive apparel, they marched behind Santa in his transport for the day, provided by Dave from Campoamor. The day got off to great start with the band of the Royal British Legion playing all the classic Christmas carols on stage at Zenia Boulevard and supported by Simon Morton and Sunshine FM. Once the band had finished, the sea of red paraded around the Boulevard before leaving to follow Santa around the streets of Orihuela Costa, kindly marshalled by the Local Police. Once the parade returned to the Boulevard the crowd was entertained
by the Crazy Ladies whilst basking in the December sunshine. Organisers would like to thank the management of the Boulevard for their continued support, Johnny Lea for proving the sounds during the march, the town hall of the Orihuela Costa and all who took part in this annual fundraising event held by Maria and the Pink Ladies and Panthers to help in the fight against cancer. They are still waiting for sponsorship monies to be handed in, but expect the figure to be in the region of €2,000. Also, on the day the generosity of the Orihuela Costa shone through once again as they donated items of food and hygiene to Reach Out, the local charity for those less fortunate than we are.
SEA OF RED: Paraded the streets.
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Dogs rescued THE Alicante Local Police Canine Unit rescued 36 sick dogs which they found packed into a small apartment in Calle Pintor Gaston Castello. The animals, all small and mediumsized mongrels, and including two fiveday old puppies, reportedly had eye ulcers, skin conditions and long, uncut claws. One had a fractured paw and two of the females had to be operated on due to uncertainties their pregnancies could go to full term. The dogs were also extremely wary of people. The discovery followed a neighbour’s complaint to the council about the dogs’ barking and the smell, also reporting the animals were never taken out of the property. The dogs were taken to the municipal shelter. Alicante City Security councillor Jose Ramón Gonzalez said the dogs would be put up for adoption. He also reminded residents to call the Local Police or 112 to report suspected cases of animal mistreatment in order that an investigation could be opened. “Complaints are critical when it comes to detecting and putting an end to animal mistreatment, which is a crime,” the councillor commented.
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The search continues ELEVEN long months and still no news of Henry Alejandro Jiménez Marín, the young man who was last seen celebrating New Year’s Eve with friends. His last sighting was in an urbanisation in Orihuela Costa during the early hours of January 1. He vanished without leaving a trace and his family remains broken and unable to find peace. Henry Alejandro’s loved ones still have no answers for his inexplicable disappearance. Family and friends haven’t stopped the search and they have gotten together month after month asking for support and making sure the case isn’t forgotten. Henry was 20 years old at the time of his disappearance and had spent the New Year celebrating with friends at home in Orihuela Costa. Police sources informed that he was later assaulted by his flatmate in the house they shared in La Florida urbanisation. The circumstances surrounding the fight have not been clarified but Henry left home at around 9am.
DESPERATE: People rally to help find missing Henry. A witness said he had seen the young ma n in the pub a re a of A gua ma rina a nd fa mily c onfirmed it was Henry after watching the s e c urity foota ge tha t placed him in one of the pubs at
11.42pm on January 1. However, this was the last clue to his wher eabout s and t he Guardia Civil continue to search for the Colombian man. Officers s e a rc hed r avi nes, cl ear i ngs,
coves and the whole of the Orihuela coast as they searched for any evidence. Now, almost a year later, Henry Alejandro’s family are desperate to keep the search alive.
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Car attack A MAN has been arrested after he allegedly knocked a woman down with his car having previously hit her vehicle with his in San Pedro del Pinatar last Thursday. It is not known if he knew the victim, who was slightly hurt.
Charging point DRIVERS of electric cars in los Montesinos now have a charging point thanks to a grant from thee Valencian Institute of Business Competitiveness (IVACE). The organsiation handed over €5,878.40 towards the €8,891.08 cost of the facility in Avda de La Marquesa, number 12, right in front of the town hall. Town mayor José Manuel Butrón said: “This recharging station will encourage the population of Los Montesinos to change from a conventional vehicle to an electric vehicle. Also the town council, which is studying the possibility of renewing its fleet of vehicles going towards more sustainable uses, may benefit
from this recharging point.” For her part, the councillor for Development and the Environment, Ana Belén Juárez, alluded to the 2030 Objectives for sustainability. She said: “We are a committed municipality and we demonstrate this not only with words, but also with deeds.”
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AN apparently wheelchair ridden ‘black widow’ and her carer should be jailed for 31 years and three months each over the death of her husband of two weeks, say prosecutors on the Costa Blanca. The private prosecution is asking for María Concepción MV, known as Conchi, and Francisco PO, to be heavily punished following the death of 69year-old José Luis. The man from Guardamar del Segura was stabbed 20 times with a screwdriver in an Alicante City car park on August 20, 2018, 15 days after marrying 45-year-old Conchi in Sax. The Public Prosecutor’s Office has asked for sentences of 30 and 28 years in prison for Conchi and her ‘carer’ in an indictment filed in trial court number five in Alicante. The written accusation claims that the two defendants are guilty of a crime of murder with the aggravating factors of treachery and viciousness, amongst other aggravating circumstances. It says that the sustained attack on José Luis with a screwdriver, ‘consciously and voluntarily caused the
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CRIME SCENE: Man was killed in Alicante.
victim unnecessary pain and suffering’ in order to kill him. The accusation outlines how Conchi and 58-year-old Francisco - a close friend of the victim and Conchi’s carer - arranged to meet in a car park at 10pm, supposedly before going out to dinner. But once there the wheelchairbound woman apparently managed to get to her feet and hold the victim while Francisco allegedly stabbed Jose
Luis with a screwdriver. The attack was witnessed by an offduty National Police officer from a viewpoint above the car park. She shouted at them to stop then ran to the victim’s assistance while calling for back up. When she arrived at the crime scene, the officer observed Conchi holding her husband’s head while her ‘caretaker’ continued the stab-
bing frenzy. Once the witness was identified as an officer, she observed that Francisco exhibited ‘slippery behaviour’ and was trying to hide what looked like a screwdriver. Uniformed police who arrived moments later searched him and found a bag with a broken screwdriver handle and gloves with traces of the victim’s blood on them.
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Brutal attack FIVE people have been arrested after they allegedly tried to steal the guns from two police officers they brutally assaulted. National Police arrested the men as the suspects after the incident in the Juan XXIII district of Alicante City. Two plain clothes officers were in an unmarked car when they told the occupants of a vehicle that was illegally parked to move on. As they drove off, an object was thrown at the police. The officers pulled over the suspect vehicle only to be attacked, knocked to the ground and kicked. The assailants unsuccessfully tried to grab the officers’ guns but did manage to get away with a mobile phone. One of the policemen suffered facial injuries. Those arrested have been charged with assault, battery and robbery with violence.
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Gunpoint Child porn arrest robbery A MAN has been jailed for two years and three months after he robbed his lawyer and a friend in a two-hour gunpoint ordeal. Alicante’s provincial court in Elche heard that on July 12 last year the convicted man and a friend had met with the lawyer in Callosa de Segura to discuss a legal matter. All three then got in a car with the defendant sitting in the back. He then pulled a gun, put it to his ‘friend’s head and demanded €40,000. He then made the victim drive to an ATM in La Murada, pointing the gun alternately at the driver and the lawyer. Once there he forced the lawyer to withdraw €600, the maximum daily amount available. He then took €460 from the other victim after hitting him over the head with the butt of the gun. The two men were held captive in the car for two hours before the convicted man took their mobile phones and dumped the men on a dirt track between La Murada and Albatera before escaping in the vehicle. Police arrested the man five days later, and he has been held in custody ever since. Originally the public prosecutor was asking for a jail term of more than 18 years, but in the end agreement was reached with the defendant for the shorter term, which the court has approved.
A MAN who stored and distributed child porn images in la Mata (Torrevieja) has been jailed for two years. Police investigators spotted the images of children having sex with adults during ongoing internet monitoring and traced their origin to an IP address in Torrevieja. O ff i c e r s w e r e a b l e t o track this to a property in la Mata where they conducted a search and seized material stored in a computer and a mobile phone, which had been downloaded through file exchange programs. The convicted man also shared the videos and images to other users. In its brief, the Public P r o s e c u t o r ’s O ff i c e d e scribes very denigrating practices involving very young children, including babies, animals and high levels of physical violence.
SHARED VIDEOS: The convicted person has been put on probation. The convicted man admitted the facts and agreed to the sentence. As a result of these investigations, it was also possible to arrest other people who had downloaded and distributed the paedophile material. Judicial sources indicated that it is common for dozens of
people to be arrested in these types of operation, s i n c e o n c e o ff i c e r s h a v e identified which file contains this material, it is easily traceable through the internet. The convicted man will not be imprisoned as sentences of less than two years and a day are auto-
matically suspended for f i r s t t i m e o ff e n d e r s . T h e Public Prosecutor’s Office did not oppose the suspension of the sentence, provided that he does not offend again and participates in sex education programmes. In addition, the convicted person will be on probation for three years.
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DONATION: The supporters of Reach Out are helping the homeless and needy families in the area.
Huge thank you QUESADA Ladies Club, the Costa Blanca Scandinavian School and the Pink Ladies have all been supporters of Reach Out in the last few months. Quesada Ladies Club have donated over €800 in the last year and also contributed bags of food and toiletries which the charity says it is “eternally grateful” for. The charity added: “Marie Wilson and her Pink Ladies have been outstanding in their generosity, collecting food and toiletries during their Santa’s Walk in La Zenia Boulevard last Sunday, and we thank them
Club abuse THE boss of an Alicante nightclub should be jailed for seven years after allegedly sexually abusing a young woman, according to prosecutors. According to the Valencian Superior Court of Justice (TSJCV), the woman was abused when she became separated from friends on a night out. The club owner allegedly offered to give her a lift home, but she would have to wait until he closed the premises. In the meantime, he offered her a drink, according to the Attorney General’s office. As soon as she drank it she fell unconscious, and, according to the prosecutor, the accused took advantage of her condition to sexually abuse her. The victim later woke up on the pool table of the disco, naked from the waist down. The case continues.
for thinking of us as they help AECC carry on their work.” In a statement Reach Out went on to say: “The Scandinavian School in Horizonte are another new benefactor with a different take on fundraising for us. The young people are producing items of various design and manufacture, then hold a Bazaar in the school where the goods are sold. All profits are then donated to Reach Out.” A group of students recently visited the Reach Out Centre in
Calle Bella Antonia, and presented President David Young with some chocolates. Accompanied by Rektor Ingela Björklund they were given a tour and talk about the charity and its history. The chocolates were accepted and will be part of a Christmas bag for the Homeless. Mr Young said: “We send our sincere thanks to all these groups and with their donations we can help make Christmas better for some of the homeless and needy families in Torrevieja.”
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Early market THE weekly Friday market in Torrevieja will be held today, Thursday, December 5 as a Paella Contest will be celebrated in the marketplace on Friday, December 6. The Paella Contest is in honour of the Patron Saint festivities and will begin at 8am on Friday until 7pm.
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VALIANT: Volunteers travelled to Tindouf despite attack warnings.
Bravery versus terror VOLUNTEERS from Alicante travelled to the Sahara Desert despite the Spanish government’s warning of a possible terrorist attack. The risk of attack warned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not stop the group of 60 that bravely flew from Alicante to Oran. The volunteers are bound for the Tindouf refuge camp where they plan to spend a week helping. The group arrived in Argelia and assured that they hadn’t encountered any problems. Their journey to the camp was uneventful and they said the atmosphere was calm. Videos have been sent by the volunteers to family members that
show a calm situation with children playing football. The expedition, organised by the Saharawi Delegation of Alicante, not only maintained their plans but also openly stated that they believed the warnings were a clever government manoeuvre to make the refugees and their situation invisible. Despite this, some of the volunteers preferred to delay their trip to the camps. This is the case for a group of paediatricians organised by the Dar Al Karama association in Alicante. The organisation stated that the doctors who were going to provide treatment for sick children had taken the Foreign Affairs’ warning into consideration.
Drug laboratory arrests A COMPLAINT of gender violence let to a drugs gang and laboratory being dismantled and four arrests made. National Police in Alicante took a call from a woman making a complaint of domestic abuse, saying she had just been attacked by her partner. A police patrol was dispatched to the scene and when they arrived the woman alerted them to the fact that her partner had just got into a car with the intention of hiding a large amount of narcotic substances. The policemen immediately investigated, found the man and vehicle and, in a search, discovered 1,000 ecstasy tablets, crystal meths, ketamine, speed and more than €1,000 in cash.
The man was immediately arrested and accused of a crime against public health and a crime of ill-treatment. This was just the start of the investigation, which eventually led them to Madrid. There they uncovered a small drugs manufacturing laboratory using a music studio as a front. After entering the premises, police found 2,530 grams of speed, 320 grams of crystal meths, 1,000 tablets of ecstasy, 160 grams of ketamine, 27 grams of hallucinogenic mushrooms, 290 grams of caffeine, various chemicals, three precision scales, two packers, a mixer and a multitude of test tubes. The officers proceeded to arrest the three people who allegedly ran the drugs lab.
Home for Christmas THE town h all in Elche will help youngsters get home for Christmas once again. Aids will be provided for young people who live and work abroad in order to cover part of their travel expenses. Elche Town Hall has allocated €15,000 to the cause.
The amount per person works out at €100 for people between the ages of 18 to 35 and will be given to people who live abroad and whose last residence in Spain was Elche. The aid can be requested from December 16 to January 15 and it is necessar y to
prove residency in a foreign countr y and attach a work contract. Last year, the local government authorised a total sum of €25,000 to help youngsters abroad, with the requirement that they earn under €2,700 gross per month and possessed a Spanish bank account.
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Caring for Heritage AN investment plan set to rescue valuable historical heritage in Mazarron has been given the green light. The first major investment of the new government will enhance historic buildings. The main sites to be remodelled are two buildings from the late 19th century that have been abandoned for years. The manor house of La Cañadica has been awarded a jackpot €1 million to transform it into a municipal museum. The cultural centre and casino, built during the golden years of mining, will count on €969,000 for its rehabilitation. Extra funds are being kept to plan the future Phoenician ships museum on La
Isla beach, the extension of the Puerto de Mazarrón Cemetery, building work on the municipal pool and other improvements in the municipality. In total, €3.9 million has been approved by the town hall. The use of the funds was approved by PSOE and the Independents of Ginés Campillo and they have taken the money from the surplus of previous years’ budgets. PP have abstained from approving, as the party considers other projects such as a centre for people with disabilities are a bigger priority. Former mayor Alicia Jiménez said the surplus was a result of her government’s good management.
Green transport MAZARRON has approved the ‘Stars’ European project that promotes sustainable transport among schoolchildren and teachers. The town hall is encouraging walking and biking to school and advocating for the necessary changes to create a safe environment for these activities. Their new campaign will also raise public awareness on road safety when walking or using a bike and plans will be put in place to make roads more user friendly.
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Fellow compatriots deceived A ROMANIAN criminal organisation has been discovered by police in Puerto de Mazarron, after the group treated their own compatriots as slaves. Their Romanian victims were threatened, beaten and exploited until the Guardia Civil intervened, considering that the organisation is responsible for labour exploitation. The victims were deprived of their salaries by the abusers, who were of the same nationality. Police intervention has finally signified the end to this alleged criminal activity, known by officers as ‘Operación Dracu.’ Two men and a woman of the same family have been arrested and are being accused of human trafficking and labour exploitation. A spokesperson for the Guardia Civil has explained the alleged perpetrators would recruit their victims in other provinces with the promise of work and accommodation. The arrests were made after investigators considered they had enough evidence on the alleged illegal activities of the group.
THREE ARRESTED: Accused of human trafficking and labour exploitation.
The Guardia Civil searched three residences in Puerto de Mazarron, recovering €2,500 in cash, jewellery and a luxury vehicle. The victims’ personal documentation and information on their bank
accounts was also recovered by officers. Investigations began when 13 Romanian citizens put in a formal complaint denouncing their capture and situation of semi-slavery.
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Local nurse honoured C ab rera , w h o u s u a lly w o rk s a s a n u rs e in t he surgery unit of Torrevieja hospital, is part of the Spanish Technical Team for Aid and Emergency Response (STAR), supported by the Office of Humanitarian Action of the European Commission. Their mission in the African country was to provide clinical care in a field hospital to about 2,000 people and attend about 20 births daily in conditions of extreme poverty and lack of
health facilities. He has previously been awarded the Civil Merit Cross by the government of Spain on nomination of Her Majesty the Queen for his work in Mozambique.
Mayor Bascuñana, told of his “pride that an Orihuela resident carried out this great work in Mozambique.” Finally, José Alberto Cabrera made a dedication in the council’s book of signatures
where he highlighted his gratitude to the council for the award, saying “I am not worthy of this great honour, I am just a simple nurse at the service of the population and my nation.” Credit: Ayto. De Orihuela
ORIHUELA Council has a w a rd e d a re s i d e n t the insignia of the town in honour of his humanitarian work. José Alberto Cabrera, from la Aparecida, was honoured by Mayor Emilio Bascuñana and second deputy mayor, Rafael Almagro, and councillor for Infrastructure, Angel Noguera, at the town hall. They were recognising his work as part of the Humanitarian Response Medical Team based in Mozambique.
AWARDED: Cabreras was given the town insignia by the mayor.
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Market change IF you were planning on visiting Torrevieja’s weekly market you will have to go today (Thursday) as it has been moved from its usual Friday slot. The councillor of Markets, Antonio Vidal, announced that the market place will be occupied tomorrow (Friday, December 6) by the 28th Paella Competition of the Patron Saint’s Festivities in Honour of the Purísima. Doors will open for the paella competition at 8am and are due to remain open until 7pm.
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COMPETITION: Judges will decide on the best display.
Merry window THE Christmas shop window decorating contest has arrived in Mazarron for its 16th edition. The competition is heating up for shops in Mazarron and the surrounding areas. As established by the rules, the dĂŠcor will have to relate to Christmas and the Festive Season. Judges will give points for originality, creativity, innovation, lighting and colour. Three prizes are up for grabs, including a weekend getaway for the winner. A fourth prize will be awarded for the most original
display window and will be a delicious meal for two. For more information on inscription, there is a PDF document that can be downloaded on www.mazarron.es and the judging will take place on December 16. Inscriptions can be handed in at the ACOMA headquarters on Plaza del Salitre, at the Department of Commerce located on the first floor of the town hall or directly sent in to the email acomaza@hotmail.com. Prizes will be awarded at a later date and participants must keep their Christmas displays until January 10.
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STILL UNINHABITABLE: Homes were severely damaged.
Homes for flood victims BANCO SABADELL has temporarily transferred 22 properties to be used as accommodation by those made homeless i n t h e Ve g a B a j a b y the September ‘Gota Fria’ storm.
An agreement was signed by the Generalitat de Valencia regional government’s counci l l or f or Housi ng Rubén Martínez Dalmau, and the deputy director gener al of Banco Sabadel l , Jai m e Mat as t o hel p put those people whose homes
are still uninhabitable after t he f l oods t hat swept t he area. Martínez Dalmau stressed “the importance of collaboration between public and private institutions when it com es t o pr ovi di ng sol utions to people’s problems.” He added: “The storm has been a serious problem that has affected many families, and the Generalitat immediately contacted different entities and agencies, and we had a prompt response from Banco Sabadell.” For his part, Jaime Matas said: “With this agreement we want to show the commitment of Sabadell to our country, especially in this case, as it helps to support f am i l i es aff ect ed by t he storm in the province.” In order to qualify for the properties, applicants must have been living in the Vega Baj a at t he t i m e of t he storm, their own habitual residence been declared uni nhabi t abl e, t hey own no suitable alternative accommodation and a maximum income restriction applies.
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Sad farewell to David the Dogman Costa del Sol dog legend and much-loved member of the Euro Weekly team, David the Dogman, sadly passed away last Friday, after a lengthy illness. David boasted an avid fan base as an EWN columnist, sharing a lifetime of experience in the dog training industry. ORIGINALLY from Nottingham, he was an acknowledged leading behav iourist and people canine educator. An Honorary Life Member of the British Police Services Canine Associa tion, he was the administrator for the Association’s Forum. “Dogs have always been my life,” he once confessed. David started his career in Israel in 1953, with the Israeli Border Police K9 Section. He was involved in all forms of dog training, including airsea res cue, air scent work, and drug and ex plosives detection. When he returned to England, he joined the family busi ness. The name ‘dogman’ comes from the police as they always say: “Get the dogman,” David revealed during an interview. “That’s how the name de veloped.” At 48, he retired to Spain and with the support of his devoted wife, Susan, dedicat ed his full attention to the second love of his life, dogs. The Dogman used all his experience and invented the silent dog training system that centres on what he called ‘silent socialisation.’ His unique style carried an effective, timetested approach. “It takes 10 min utes to have any dog un der my complete control, and this includes showing its owner how to handle it.” David emphasised that the biggest difference be tween his style and those used by others was his passive approach. “Too many trainers use aggressive training methods that are out of date. I delve into the psy chological side of train ing.” David was a guest on Spanish sport radio sta tion, Onda Cero Radio and Gibraltar GBC for many years, appeared on many TV shows, and wrote for publications around the world, as well as a weekly column for EWN. Ill health forced him to retire from giving lessons in 2008 after 50 years of pio neering work in the dog training industry although he continued running his ra dio show on Talk Radio Eu rope and writing for news
DAVID THE DOGMAN: “Dogs have always been my life,” he once said.
CANINE EDUCATOR: He was involved in all forms of dog training. papers and magazines world wide. On his retirement, he gave a special mention to EWN Media publishers Michel and Steven Eu esden: “I wish to thank Michel and Steven for their support they, and others at Euro Weekly News, have given me over the years. I consider them as friends and it is rare to find friends like Michel and Steven. I have one word for Michel: Boss. She always called me ‘The Boss’.” David’s interests also included playing the piano and organ. In the 1970s he appeared in the Guinness Book of World Records for nonstop playing on the organ to raise money for charity an im pressive 51 hours. He was given Civic Receptions in Nottingham and Mansfield in recognition of his charity work. And in December 1973 he was presented with an illuminated Scroll by Commander Sir Philip Franklin Lord Lieutentant Of Nottinghamshire on behalf of the people of Nottingham and
Nottinghamshire. Four years later, David founded The Nottinghamshire Hospice, after being approached by medical members of a Freemasons Masonic Lodge to head a group to establish a cancer hospice in Nottingham. He later became founder of a Ma sonic Lodge in Spain having been in volved in Freemasonary in London and Nottingham for over 40 years. He also helped form an action group to help retired people on the Costa del Sol who had been ripped off by conmen purporting to be licensed Financial Advisors.
“Sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with David’s beloved wife Susan and his son Mark. Rest in peace David, you were a big part of people’s life on the Costas.”
*At the wishes of David and his family, a funeral service will be held in the UK.
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NATIONAL DEBVASTATED: St James’s Church after the earthquake.
Still rebuilding THE earthquake that devastated Lorca may have been in 2011, but funds are still being put in to repair damage caused by the disaster. Murcia’s regional government has just approved spending €2.5 million for the renovation of the town’s Calle Jerónimo Santa Fe and its surroundings. Since the tremors that caused so much damage and killed nine people eight years ago, the regional government has spent €83 million on repairs to residential streets and public spaces, with another €62 million on local
roads, and €80 million more in direct aid to repair damaged homes and replace personal belongings. Despite this, 412 families have still not completed repairs to their earthquake damaged homes. Now the regional government is worried that these families may miss out on help as the official ‘reconstruction period’ decreed by the national government ends on December 31. The regional government is therefore asking for an extension to the timetable in order “to give a break” to these families.
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S P E C S AV E R S Ó P T I CAS has t o d a y, Thursday December 5 launched a campaign to collect nonperishable food for those in need across all six stores on the Costa Blanca. It has joined the Operación Kilo Campaign,
Optical chain joins the campaign to collect food for those in need which is organised by S p a i n ’s F e d e r a t i o n o f Food Banks (FESBAL) and operates nationwide through a network of 55
food banks. FESBAL distributes food via charities and associations to help the most vulnerable people in society and is currently supplying food to 1.5 million
people. Specsavers Ópticas will be collecting food for them until the end of the year. The Specsavers Ópticas stores on the Costa Blanca are collaborating with the
food bank for the Alicante Province (Banco de Alimentos Alicante) to ensure the food donations get to those people who really need them. They are particularly in
FOOD CAMPAIGN: Non-perishable items and toiletries are particularly required.
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need of the following nonperishable foods and toiletries - oil, tinned foods, baby food, nappies, formula milk, toothpaste, deodorant, bath gel, shampoo and soap. These products can be dropped into Specsavers Ópticas in Javea, Calpe, B e n i d o r m , To r r e v i e j a , Guardamar and La Zenia u n t i l t h e e n d o f t h e y e a r. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store. The directors of these six opticians are asking for donations of food and toiletries in return for their free eye test and encouraging anyone who recently had a free eye test to also join the collection and bring in some food to donate between November 25 and the end of the year. Find out more about the important work the Spanish Federation of Food Banks is doing on their website www.fesbal.org or follow the Banco de Alimentos de Alicante on Facebook to keep up to date with all their campaigns @bancodealimen tosdealicante.
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STREETS AWASH: The scene in los Alcazares on Tuesday. THE latest ‘Gota Fria’ storms brought localised flooding to parts of the Costa Blanca and Murcia on Tuesday, with Los Alcazares seeing the worst of it. The Murcian town saw 100 residents evacuated as the streets were once more
turned into rivers. Neighbouring San Javier saw 40 people rescued from their homes, while Cartagena is also said to have been affected. In Orihuela various social media sites posted videos and images of streets under several inches of water on Tuesday.
The region was put on orange alert on Monday by the State Meterological Agency for persistent and moderate to heavy rain as well as waves that could reach four metres in height. The rain led to streets becoming awash, particularly nearer the beaches.
But the rain was not expected to bring a repeat of S e p t e m b e r ’s d i s a s t r o u s floods in the Vega Baja and Murcia. This will be of little consolation to those affected by the latest floods, many of whom are still recovering from the September events.
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Village of solidarity THE Vicente Ferrer Foundation and TM Real Estate Group in Torrevieja have shown their compassion by travelling to India and building a whole village. In the Anantapur district in southeast India, a village of 71 houses has been inaugurated and funded by the Torrevieja estate agency. The houses will home a total of 387 people including 117 women, 138 men and 132 children, who were previously living in huts. The firm has highlighted how these houses will
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VILLAGE LIFE: The TM Group completed their compassionate project. radically change the lives of the villagers and explained the houses had been put in the women’s name in order to guar-
antee their independence. Families in the community participated in the construction of their new village, with each house being approximately 45 square metres distributed between two rooms, a porch and a bathroom. During the inauguration, the president of TM Real Estate was received with ceremonial music and dances typical to the area. The project is part of TM Group’s commitment to provide housing for the disadvantaged and help eradicate poverty.
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HELD UP: A branch of the Santander was robbed. AN employee was slightly hurt when a Banco Santander branch was held up at gun point in Alicante City. Police have launched a hunt for the robber who fled with an undisclosed amount of cash from the branch in Plaza Galicia in the Costa Blanca city. The attack happened at 9.30am on November 28. Police say the robber was wearing a wig and carried a revolver, although they do
not know if the gun was real or fired blanks. He threatened staff then seized money. As he made for the exit a bank maintenance worker entered and confronted the man. In a brief struggle, the employee was slightly injured and was unable to hold on to the robber who made his get away Judicial police and the forensic officers combed the bank for evidence that might help them identify the robber.
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DAMAGED: Many homes were damaged in the storm.
Storm flood cash SOME €60 million has been pledged to be s p e n t f o r re b u i l d i n g t h e Ve g a B a j a a f t e r the storms that hit the Costa Blanca in September. This is the combined sum announced by the regional government and the waterways authority. Speaking at a meeting held in Dolores the councillor for Justice, Interior and Public Administration of the Generalitat de Valencia regional government Gabriela Bravo revealed that the council has budgeted €46.3 million in 2020 to repair the damage recorded in the municipalities of the Vega Baja. She said: “Building the Vega Baja is a priority of the regional government.” She highlighted that the
Generalitat has approved and processed five decrees and eight resolutions of urgent aid in two months. For the councillor, “the reconstruction programme of the Vega Baja is already a reality for which there is an investment of more than €90 million, of which €46.3 million are budgeted for next year.” She added: “This is a plan that involves all the departments Amongst the spending is €25 million on housing, €4.8 million for agricultural equipment, €4.1 million in schools, €3.6 million in transport infrastructure and €3.4 million on health infrastructure.” Approximately 1,800 people have already received a grant
to purchase household goods worth approximately €2.7 million with a total of €13 million set aside for the purpose. So far 8,456 applications to purchase basic goods, 132 for rental housing, 144 for home repair and 15 for damaged vehicles have been made. To these must be added requests from 44 municipalities to pay for the extraordinary expenses involved in the relief and rescue tasks during the DANA. On top of this the Confederación Hidrográfica del Segura (CHS) announced it has tendered €17.2 million worth of emergency work to restore watercourses and repair the infrastructure of the Vega Baja.
THE mayor of Callosa de Segura, Manuel Martinez, has announced that Alicante Provincial Council will provide €133,000 to reform the town’s Museum of Easter. The museum is said to be in very poor condition, and has been for some years,
Museum works with it being seen as a poor advert for some of the town’s most important celebrations. Mayor Martinez said: “The
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CLEAN UP: Workers cleared tons of dead fish.
Cash compo for fishermen F I S H E R M E N o ff S a n Pedro del Pînatar will be paid a total of €400,000 as they cannot fish in the Mar Menor after the recent massive fish death incident. The cash will be shared between 40 boat owners who have had to remain tied up
since October 12 in the wake of a lack of oxygen in the lagoon devastating marine life. Tonnes of dead fish and crustaceans had to be cleared from beaches when what is thought to be nitrates pollution caused the water to lose oxygen. The money is coming from Murcia regional government and is the maximum allowed
by law, said council spokeswoman Ana Martinez Vidal. Although the national government was expected to provide half of the funds, she said, the Murcia regional government has decided to pay the full amount up front so that the fishermen do not suffer undue hardship while waiting for funds.
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What to do in the event of an emergency in Spain LIVING in Spain can bring with it an array of issues which may not have been encountered when living in the UK. There are lots of things to consider, and we are here to help try to make the transition and life in Spain a little easier by compiling a series of helpful facts and figures relating to a variety of topics. In Spain there are in effect two groups which most people would understand as being ‘the police.’ The National Police (Policía Nacional) who have jurisdiction in the towns and cities and the Guardia Civil outside the towns and cities. The Local Police are employed by town halls; they basically deal with property found, and enforce local laws. Whilst they have a power of arrest, when exercised they must take the arrested person to the National Police or Guardia Civil according to where the crime took place. National Police and the Guardia Civil deal with all crimes, missing persons etc in their jurisdiction. The National Police also deal with all applications for immigration paperwork, NIEs, EU Citizens Registration and for non EU nationals, Residencia, etc. Throughput Europe the general number for all emergencies is 112. In Spain the operators speak English, French, German and Italian, in addition to Spanish and will liaise with the emergency services when the caller does not speak Spanish. No area code is needed and the number can be called from any phone, including mobiles even those without a Spanish SIM card or any credit. You can also fax or SMS 112.
The 24 hours national emergency numbers for Spanish speakers are: 091 - police, 061 - health emergencies 080 - firefighters. By calling 902 102 112, but only when the perpetrator is unknown, one can give details of certain crimes, including:- burglaries, car theft, theft or loss of documents or belongings. The service is available in English from 9am to 9pm seven days a week, and from 9am to 3pm in French, German and Italian. Having given details of the crime, you must go to the National Police station which you nominate, within 48 hours to make the report using the information supplied on the telephone. In the case of robbery, where threat or force has been used, victims should call 112 at the time for police attendance, or go directly to the police station which covers that area to make a report.
091 or 902 102 112 from 9am to 9pm
Other useful number are:016, specifically to report instances of gender violence. For problems at sea, the Maritime Rescue Service (Salvamento Seguridad Maritmo) can be contacted by calling 900 202 202, and the Red Cross (Cruz Rojo) on 902 222 292. There is also a Red Cross 24-hour helpline 900 100 333.
This information is for guidance only, and should not be taken as legal advice. If in any doubt, seek professional help.
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IMPROVEMENTS: Torrevieja electricity investments.
Electric improvements IBERDROLA has revealed that it is spending a total of €2 million on improving the electricity cable network in Torrevieja. The city council’s Councillor Sandra Sanchez met with Iberdrola representatives Guillermo Raga, David Rubio and Jorge Castejón, who said that in the period 2018-19 an investment exceeding €1.4 million was made in the city. This was spent mainly on the renovation and laying of new underground power lines and the digitisation and improvement of the medium voltage network.
The company says it now has planned an investment of close to another €2 million, half of which is already being processed or executed. In addition to this spending on the cable netweork, the company has invested €6.5 million in the city’s transformer substation. It now plans to devote another €1.7 million to equip the substation with a new electrical transformer with the ability to output 10 other medium voltage lines that will result in a more reliable electricity supply.
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UK entry requirements after Brexit by John Smith IN the event that the Conservative party wins the forthcoming General Elect i o n a n d B re x i t d o e s h a p pen, current Home Secretary Priti Patel intends to i n t ro d u c e n e w l e g i s l a t i o n which will affect EU citizens wishing to visit the UK. In her opinion, the introduction of a visa waiver which will need to be completed online at least three days before travel (at a cost to be announced) will help to improve border security. In fairness, UK travellers to Spain have been required to complete an online declaration before flying as A FORMER Prime Minister of Latvia and now European Commissioner with responsibility for financial stability has confirmed that Britain has the opportunity to have access to the EU through a special dispensation for banks and brokers. This will be the same system of
PRITI PATEL: Visited London Bridge following the terror attack.
Britain is not part of the Schengen Group, but currently EU travellers simply need to show an ID card or passport when arriving in the UK.
It appears that a similar scheme to that proposed by the Home Secretary is to be introduced by the European Union for all non-EU visitors who
Warning to British financiers ‘equivalence’ as enjoyed by Singapore, the USA and some 40 other countries around the world, but Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis has warned that the EU will be keeping an eye on the UK after
Brexit as if there is any sign of deregulation, then the option could be withdrawn. Britain had hoped to have a permanent deal to allow financial access but this was rejected in the
are currently entitled to enter the Union without a visa and Britain post Brexit will fall under that category. The Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott responded by saying that it would be much safer to remain within the EU security and justice system as this would mean continued access to such important data bases as Europol and also the ability to apply for European arrest warrants. She went on to suggest that by leaving the safety of the EU system, police and border departments will find it more difficult to identify potential terrorists and Britain could become a safe haven for those evading the justice systems in the 27 European Union States. Brexit negotiations and therefore currently only this temporary measure appears to be likely to be available in the short term at least. In the past year, a number of countries including Canada have lost their ‘equivalence’ option, so this is a genuine warning from the European Commissioner.
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BREXIT EXTRA No Trump BORIS JOHNSON has indicated that he wants Donald Trump to keep off the topic of the UK election when he visits London for a NATO conference. Experts believe that Trump is so unpopular with voters that he could hurt the Conservative Party.
Down under THE Brexit Party candidate for Tynemouth constituency in the election has only recently returned to the UK and his address as shown on voting papers is in Australia. He has tweeted that he is not taking electors votes for granted.
Pot shot ALTHOUGH Nigel Farage has withdrawn Brexit Party hopefuls from standing against sitting Conservative MPs, he does not appear to be 100 per cent behind Boris Johnson and has taken a pot shot about the number of children he has fathered.
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WRECKED: Driver died in head on smash.
Wrong way death THE driver of a car heading the wrong way down the AP-7 motorway in San Javier was killed and 14 people injured in a multiple car pile-up. He smashed head on into another car with five more vehicles then crashing into the wreckage at about 6.30am on November 28. Police say the accident happened at Pozo Aledo between exits 782 and 784, next to the Adela Sanchez nurseries, causing the road to be closed. Guardia Civil, ambulances and firefighters attended the scene. Medics could only certify the death of the driver, while three of the injured were taken to the Hospital de Los Arcos.
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LEFT BEHIND: Market vendors leave waste in the streets.
Commercial changes LARGE retailers and car dealerships will soon have a new commercial area in the north of Murcia city. In the coming weeks, retailers will be able to open up in this area, which is close to Ikea. The initiative was approved by Murcia’s town hall and will free more than 650,000 square metres for new establishments. The town hall will create green spaces, new roads and nearly 1,500 parking spaces and ini-
tial plans provide an opportunity for companies and will also generate employment. The mayor pointed out that the area is in great demand and many big retailers have already been in contact. Councillors have also approved new regulations in regard to street vendors and markets. The town hall wants to end the rubbish and filth left behind after the weekly markets. New rules will include surveillance and sanctions for vendors who don’t clean up any rubbish left behind.
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No to tourist tax ALICANTE’S councillor for Tourism says the city council opposes proposals for a ‘tourist tax’ that have been put on the table by the Valencian regional government. Mari Carmen Sanchez, added that she is puzzled at why the Valencian President Ximo Puig seems to have performed a U-turn on the subject having previously been against the idea. The Ciudadanos councillor said that the city council will present an Institutional Statement “to show our total rejection of this tourism tax. It would have harmful effects on one of the real engines of our community, tourism, which represents more than 12 per cent of our economy. “As a result of this tax, the sector would lose
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OPPOSED: Alicante City Council is against a tourist tax. competitiveness, in addition to increasing distrust at a business level and undoubtedly generate doubts about investment opportunities by creating unfavourable conditions.”
Healthy schools training COUNCILLOR for Commerce, Consumption, and Hospitality of Alicante, Lidia López, recently presented the programme ‘Healthy Schools’ created to train and educate young people, families and teachers in healthy living habits, balanced eating, daily physical activity and personal hygiene. This initiative launched by
the council has been presented at the San Roque School, a centre that hosted a pilot project in the past school year with the participation of 92 students. Thanks to its success and good reception, the project has been expanded to seven educational centres in which a total of 552 students from Virgen del Remedio, Santísima Faz, Bac-
arot, El Plameral, Rabassa, Eusebio Sempere, Santo Domingo will participate. López explained that with the implementation of the programme in schools it will be possible to “Offer the necessary tools to train and educate students, raising awareness of healthy habits and lifestyle with a responsible attitude.”
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WELCOME: Dutch woman was 14th million passenger of the year.
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A DUTCH visitor had a surprise when she touched down at Alicante-Elche airport last week as she was declared the 14th million passenger to be welcomed this year. The record milestone was marked by director of the airport Laura Navarro and representatives of airport operator Aena greeting her as she disembarked from a Transavia Boeing 737-800 arriving from Eindhoven. She was presented with several gifts including a pass for the airport’s VIP lounge. The 14 million figure means that the airport has already broken its historic record for number of passengers handled in a year, surpassing 2018’s total of 13.981 million, which was up 2.1 per cent on the previous year. During the current fiscal year 2019 Alicante airport saw an 8 per cent increase in passenger numbers during the summer months as the tourism economy saw an upturn. For the current winter season, which started on Sunday, October 27, and ends on March 28, Alicante-Elche Airport has 149 direct routes to 23 countries.
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MEGABUS: Each bus can carry 150 passengers. THE mayor of Malaga, Francisco de la Torre, has announced five new ‘megabuses’ will soon be in circulation. With an investment of €1.7 million, the town hall continues the renewal process of the EMT bus fleet. In the last three years, a total of 58 new buses have been incorporated, some electric-hybrids and others articulated megabuses. With the recent acquisitions, the total amount invested in improving public transport has ascended to €18 million. The buses are made by the brand MAN, with bodywork made by Spanish company Castrosua. They are 18.75 metres long, 5 per cent larger than the standard articulated buses, which contributes to improving comfort for travellers. Each bus can carry 150 passengers and they will be assigned to lines 3, 11 and 15. Regarding seats reserved for people with reduced mobility, the vehicles have a total of five seats. They also have one extra row of seats, becoming the most comfortable model in the entire intercity fleet. They have photovoltaic panels on the roof, a defibrillator onboard and led lighting with low electricity consumption.
Keep on dancing MOTRIL Council have announced that they will open a dance hall for senior citizens to enjoy next year. Taking advantage of her visit to the Autumn Festival on N ovember 22, Mayor Luisa García Chamorro revealed the news to 250 attendees. Chamorro stated that the council will provide a space for senior residents that will be easily accessible, after the Council received several requests from members of the community. Chamorro expressed her satisfaction to give back to elders in the municipality and that the council “works to serve them, as they have already given so many years of their life to making Motril the town that it is,” adding that “they deserve the best.” The new dance hall has already been included in next year’s budget and the council will be responsible for organising its programme of activities. CREDIT: Ayuntamiento de Motril
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THE Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, Climate Emergency and Ecological Transition, Mireia Mollà, has given Denia and Benidorm the ‘Green Flags’ award. The award, promoted by Ecovidrio, recognises the commitment of coastal towns with the recycling of glass containers during the summer campaign. Mollà has praised the results of the last campaign ‘Green Flags Movement,’ which managed to recover 15,960 tons of glass in 41 locations, 6.6 per cent more than the previous year. This increase in the recycling rate translates into 9,257 tons less of CO2 in emissions and an energy saving of 11,399 Mwh. Ecovidrio has also recognised other towns in the region such as Xàbia and Calpe, as well as the rest of the community. The Minister was quoted as saying “Today the greatest recognition is not the prize, but the joint achievement of increasing the recycling of glass.”
The Minister of Agriculture gives praise.
DANCE HALL: A space will be created for senior citizens to practice dance.
FA C E L I F T: The park now boasts a range of new facilities for all ages.
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Adra’s new-look park THE mayor of Adra officially opened the Parque Europa in the La Curva neighbourhood following €117,000 worth of updates and improvements. Manuel Cortes talked about the “impressive” transformation of the 3,600sqm area, which he stressed was for all municipal residents to make use of “to practice open-air sport, rest or simply have fun.” The mayor said the park works were part of the council’s plans to encourage local people of all ages to do physical activity and enjoy outdoor spaces. Cortes also called on local residents to look after the park. The park now offers different leisure and relaxation areas aimed at both adults and children, including individuals with restricted mobility. Among the new facilities the area boasts are a children’s play area with an EU theme, a snack zone, a sports court with a basketball net, open-air exercise machines and a ‘cross riders’ circuit. The Parque Europa is one of five public spaces in the municipality being given a facelift thanks the Adra Town 2020 Plan and an investment of €545,000, which is 80 per cent financed by the European Regional Development Fund and 20 per cent by the local council.
AN agreement has been made between EMT Palma and the workers’ union to call off the transport strike which was scheduled to begin during the Christmas holidays. Mateu Marcús, the manager of EMT, explained that an agreement between both parties has established improvements to the transport service so that drivers can take advantage of much needed time off. The union’s request for 140 new drivers will be clarified at a later date. Francesc Dalmau, the councillor of Sustainable Mobility, expressed his satisfaction for the agreement and has reiterated that “the council will modernise EMT over the next four years.” A strike was announced earlier this month in response to the “excessive exploitation and intolerable anxiety” suffered by workers, with the union indicating that there would be multiple 24-hour work stoppages in December and an indefinite strike from January of next year.
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All-Stars of the Sea Falken Tours chosen as the agency with the most groups in Spain for MSC at the 2019 MSC Gala All-Stars of the Seas
FALKEN TOURS: Were proud to receive the prize in the name of the whole team. THE Italian shipping company MSC Cruises, through its subsidiary in Spain, honoured the best distribution partners at an exclusive ‘All-Stars of the Sea’ event. Aboard the MSC Grandiosa in Barcelona, 1,200 sales partners, bloggers and media representatives explored the newly opened Plusclass vessel. MSC Cruceros has distinguished local travel agency Falken Tours as the best group producer. Olaf Falkinowski, director of Falken Tours and Cruceros24 was present at the event and was proud to receive the prize in the name of the whole team. The travel agency, established in 1997, is specialised in cruises and offers everything from high end around the world cruises, to week long
Mediterranean experiences with the most competitive prices. There are already 20 cruises scheduled with own transfer to the ports of Valencia and Barcelona from various points of the Costa Blanca. Throughout the day, different events were carried out, where they learned first-hand the new aspects of the flagship, and where the agents enjoyed an exclusive performance of the famous Cirque du Soleil. At the same time, MSC Cruises awarded its best travel agents with the ‘MSC Masters’ diploma, recognising them as MSC Cruises specialists, before completing the ceremony with a final party at the on-board disco.
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Green funding
THE European Investment Bank (EIB) has offered what is known as a green loan of €50 million to a consortium made up of Spanish electric utility company Iberdrola and Caja Rural de Navarra. The money is intended to fi nance the building of four new windfarms in Navarra which will be built between Cadreita and Valtierra. The work should see the employment of around 200 people and be completed in the first quarter of 2020 as part of an ongoing EU plan to increase renewable energy.
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is the amount earned by Spain’s STAT OF companies in the second half €6.215 billion telecommunications of the year but shows a drop of 2.2 per cent. WEEK
Bags for life not working
IN an effort to reduce plastic waste, the concept of bags for life was in troduced and charges were made for normal plastic bags at supermarkets. The idea was that people would be persuaded to purchase the bags for life and keep using them, but this hasn’t actually been the case in the UK. Latest research by Greenpeace and charity the Environmental Inves tigation Agency suggest that UK con sumers are buying more of these bags and treating them as if they were disposable and as they are
By John Smith made from stronger plastic the ef fect on the environment is getting worse. To become effective and hurt the environment less, a bag for life needs to be used four times but with 1.5 billion sold last year, that’s clear ly not happening. One alternative that many suggest is to bring back paper carrier bags but the reality is that they can be more harmful to the environment as large tracts of forest need to be cut
down, the process of manufacture produces a higher concentration of toxic chemicals and they take up more space for transport In actual fact, you need to use a paper bag three times to reduce the effect on the environment and this is far less likely as bags split or become wet. Another factor is cost, as the su permarkets are encouraged to charge more for their bags, it is as sumed that profits will go to charity but this is not mandatory and they decide what the ‘profit’ amount is.
LEGALLY SPEAKING Can they buy derelict house? We have had our property in Torrevieja for 30 years. The house next door has been emp ty for 20 years since the owner passed away and is now derelict. We have had squatters and oth er problems. When the last squatters left we paid to have it bricked up and put a new door on the roof. The house was left to five grandchildren who are not interested and have never visited. We have tried for 20 years to buy the house, but we get no proper re sponse. There is about €10,000 debt on the property. Have you any advice? J E (Costa Blanca)
There are p r o c e d u r e s i n S p a n i s h YOU AND THE l a w f o r a t h i r d LAW IN SPAIN party to obtain ti tle to an abandoned property, but these depend on the registered owners being deceased. If you have five living owners, you certainly face compli cations. The only suggestion I can offer is to in struct a lawyer to act for you and to make a seri ous offer to the five heirs.
DAVID SEARL
Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.
Netflix nasty AN apparently new scam has ap peared in the UK which could spread here into Spain concerning Netflix and hijacking of customer informa tion. A number of former subscribers to that platform have complained that once they have cancelled their subscriptions hackers have stolen their information to renew their ac counts (often upgrading them) using their details but with brand new lo gins. The scammers then sell the login details to others users at discounted prices and the old customers sud denly find themselves being charged on a monthly basis.
BUSINESS EXTRA
All that glitters ONE of the most luxurious superyachts to have been built in the past five years, the Khalilah which is made with gold coloured fibre has just been sold for a reported €28.5 million to an unnamed buyer.
Market review SPANISH telecoms giant Telefonica has made a radical change to its company strategy and will be reducing its exposure in an unstable Latin America in order to concentrate on its major profit centres in Spain, Brazil, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Xmas jobs IT is estimated that major retailers in Spain such as El Corte Inglés and Media Markt will create 25,000 new temporary jobs from the start of the gift buying season on Black Friday until Three Kings Day.
Electric shock UNLIKE its US parent, Tesla Spain is do ing well financially as turnover for 2018 was €32 million and profits doubled when compared to 2017. It has high hopes for this year and 2020 as the new model Tesla 3 which was only released in February has be
come the bestselling electric car in Spain. Although there is still not a huge mar ket for electric here, it managed to sell 589 cars which was the equivalent of 89 per cent of the company’s total sales for the previous two years.
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PRICE(P) 2.904,79 766,20 211,10 951,20 282,10 61,18 6.876,00 195,00 1.129,00 1.690,00 199,25 885,90 6.752,00 2.518,60 1.258,00 651,80 2.571,00 748,60 1.379,00 226,20 6.132,00 1.871,50 447,20 625,40 4.302,50 719,00 2.235,25 2.216,50 553,60 753,60 3.294,00 532,50 883,73 2.236,00 1.740,00 1.673,00 2.758,00 8.970,00 1.297,00 1.079,50 700,00 316,60 175,00 229,36 1.053,50 4.599,52 857,20 153,04 4.577,00 1.006,66
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Euro EUR/GBP: Down from £0.86 to £0.85 EUR/USD: Down from $1.11 to $1.10 The euro closed October on a high as Brexit optimism and widespread USD weakness helped to buoy the single currency. However the euro has struggled to hold its ground so far in Novem ber as the increasingly fragile out look for the Eurozone takes its toll on the single currency. The bloc’s industrial sector contin ues to be a sore spot for EUR in vestors, with a slowdown in manu facturing starting to spread to other sectors. It’s not all been doom and gloom however, with the news that Ger many unexpected avoided a reces sion in Q3 offering some consolida tion for the single currency. Looking ahead, the euro will re main vulnerable to further losses
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Currency outlook: Brexit headlines and election speculation keeps GBP investors on their toes
TAKING ITS TOLL: The euro has struggled to hold its ground. this month if Eurozone data contin ues to underwhelm. Pound GBP/EUR: Up from €1.15 to €1.17 GBP/USD: Up from $1.28 to $1.29 The pound fluctuated over the past month, amidst a flurry of Brexit and political developments. In terms of Brexit there has been
plenty to keep GBP investors busy after Boris Johnson surprised every one by securing a new withdrawal deal, but subsequently failed to get this deal through parliament, result ing in the Brexit deadline being ex tended until January 31. Domestic politics proved to be equally tumultuous, with Sterling
being infused with further volatility as a snap election was called. So far in November we have also seen the pound face some head winds after two members of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee shocked markets by vot ing for an immediate rate cut. Looking ahead, the pound will grow increasingly sensitive to UK po litical headlines in the build up to the election on December 12. GBP investors generally favour a Conservative victory on hopes that a majority will help Johnson break the Brexit deadlock in parliament, so ex pect to see Sterling remain support ed so long as the Tories continue to poll well. US Dollar USD/GBP: Down from £0.78 to £0.77 USD/EUR: Steady at €0.90 The US dollar traded in a wide range over the past four weeks A persistent selling bias hung over
the ‘greenback’ through the last half of October as a riskon mood and Federal Reserve rate speculation both limited the appeal of USD. However the US dollar’s fortunes improved in November, rallying hard through the first half of the month. This has been partly due to risk sentiment souring again amidst re newed USChina trade uncertainty. Some surprisingly resilient domes tic data and indications that interest rates are likely to remain on hold for some time also lent the US dollar support. Looking forward, the US dollar is likely to maintain its upwards mo mentum as global risks continue to build. On the other hand domestic poli tics could weigh on USD in the com ing weeks depending on how Don ald Trump’s impeachment inquiry plays out.
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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT JUST scribing this in the aftermath of the latest London terror atrocity. At least this particular toe rag complied with the specific criteria required to be classed as a terrorist. These days the authorities are actually petrified to label acts of vio lence ‘terrorist attacks,’ in case of ‘back lash’ or causing ‘offence.’ Well they couldn’t wriggle out of this one. This individual had already been jailed for terrorist offences, wore a sui cide vest and screamed Allah Akbar as he slashed people to death. Yep, bit diffi cult to call that ‘a random non terrorist linked incident.’ Oddly I was going to write that it probably wouldn’t be long before the snowflakes began to crawl out bleating that he shouldn’t have been shot. Lo and behold the first to pop up was Cor byn. This man, who has no shame at all in his quest to appease just about any one whose votes may help his party, im mediately released a statement con demning the ‘shoot to kill’ policy. Oh really? Perhaps they should have ‘shot to injure,’ thereby giving this ani mal time to set off his suicide vest (the
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LONDON TERRORIST ATTACK: Latest atrocity in the capital. fact that it was fake is irrelevant) to in jure and murder a few dozen more in nocent victims. Give us a break. Shoot ing to kill is actually too good for these sub humans. What I found even more disturbing was the fact that the other members of the Al Qaeda cell incarcerated with this
individual have also been released! Have we totally lost our senses? Are the au thorities truly naïve enough to think these people have actually been deradi calised by what to them must appear to be a mere slap on the wrist? These are religious fanatics who are convinced they will reach ShangriLa by killing as
many ‘infidels’ as they can. These mon sters are not going to have their minds changed by a few years in a cushy lock up, being ‘interviewed’ by psychiatrists and do gooders while they dine on halal repasts. Their fellow Jihadists torture, behead and burn their prisoners alive. They don’t understand decency or
‘fair play,’ they interpret this as weak ness. Watch my lips. They hate us. They want to wipe us all out. They are our en emy in a war that, if we don’t come to our senses, they have a very good chance of winning. All of them should be either deported along with their whole families, or locked up and have the key thrown away. As for our pathetic, utterly out of touch parole boards, although they claim to have had nothing to do with this fanatic’s release, they still have plenty to answer for. Most are made up of tin pot magistrates or tweedy local council members. These prisoners eat them alive. They have hours and hours banged up in cells, rehearsing the lines they’re going to give these naïve egotists when their hearings come up. Relying on these overpaid in competents to decide whether to allow fanatical homicidal maniacs back onto the streets is bordering on pure insanity. For heaven’s sake get a grip before we all go under. Keep our faith, Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com
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My list of super-moans gets longer NORA JOHNSON
BREAKING VIEWS Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson
GOOD MORNING, class. No talking at the back, please. I’d like to begin with another few moans. I did a straw poll among my friends (only the finest of scientific and journal istic methods for this column, folks) about their biggest gripes. Top of the list came those rich individuals who like to lecture those less well off on every subject under the sun, but have skins like rhinos when it comes to their own actions. One of their favourite subjects is cli mate change. Take Bono, Sting etc (and yes, you too, Greta von Waffles!) who zoom around the world with masses of aides but never tire of telling the rest of us to drive electric cars while wearing vegan shoes. They’re also associated with some of the biggest tax avoidance schemes, and include rabid socialists who send their kids to posh and pricey feepaying schools. The list is endless. Next up, all those overpriced, pre
SOME GRIPES: Climate change and over-priced restaurants. tentious London restaurants: dimlylit rooms in sombre shades of Farrow and Ball grey, which make you feel like you’re in an exclusive Swiss clinic, where nurses do all kinds of things to you in all kinds of places with welllu bricated catheters. Plus menus of ‘healthy’ mung beans and hemp seeds. Make mine a watermelon seed latte. Not. Then there’s our ludicrous university system. Pointless degree courses spawn useless research and irrelevant
professorial posts. Vicechancellors keen to maintain the revenue that funds their inflated salaries permit en try requirements to shrink while pious ly claiming they’re allowing the under privileged to enjoy the benefits of higher education. Finally, there’s the very real danger of getting mugged in London (or any big city). Here’s a hint. I often have a 20 tucked in my, err, underwear, especial ly if anywhere dicey. This I learnt from my mother. Many people, especially men, keep a few banknotes inside their socks. It’s enough to get you home in an emergency. And I hate walking with friends who flaunt flashy designer bags or watches worth thousands of pounds. Status symbols often attract the wrong kind of attention at night. Always happy to help! Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘Betrayal,’ ‘The Girl in the Woods,’ ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retri bution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Cleram bault Code’ (www.norajohnson.net) available online as ebook (€0.99;£0.99), ibook, paperback and audiobook. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.
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S Merry decorating MOST Christmas decorations are still packed up in boxes gathering dust in cupboards or lofts. But with December now here, it could be time to start getting inspired for the festive season. Getting the house looking its best for celebrations with friends and family is a must for people who enjoy Christmas time. There is nothing better than a welcoming home with the fire glow ing, the tree sparkling and the fairy lights twinkling. Every year, different trends dictate the best festive decorations. Of CHEERY: Bring joy to course, every household has its own way of decorating and many your home. like to stick to their tried and tested adornments. But it’s al ways nice to refresh the collection and get in the spirit by dressing the house up for Christmas. This year, mini Christmas trees have quickly turned into the 2019 staple. If you are living in a smaller space, they are the perfect solution or they can also add a sprinkle of festiveness to an otherwise undecorated room. To bring Christmas into the bedroom, they look fantastic on top of LONG before Christmas trees and ex a chest of drawers. travagant light shows became a common Christmas bedroom décor has gained popularity, CREDIT: Enjoy Torrevieja sight in Spain, the traditional Nativity scene with all the interior magazines displaying their own took centre stage. take. Garlands draped across the headboard or draw BELÉN: Scene displayed in Torrevieja’s main square. The Nativity Scene is known as ers, even on ceiling lights, add a winter feel. Cosy throws and cushions in festive hues will also look Belén and is a staple in many households cheery without being over the top. The idea is to bring a across the country. Spanish families dine touch of Christmas without overpowering the rest together on Christmas Eve as they celebrate ful space. Rustic woodland themes are also the birth of Christ. Small gifts are given out as all the rage and bring the outdoors inside the whole family rejoices and tucks into a meal with tasteful decorations. It involves lots of typically including seafood and good ham. evergreen, pine cones and delicate string lights as Town halls, public buildings and businesses well as animal prints and touches of burgundy. This generally set up their own Belén. They range trend has more of a wintery feel and can be incorporated from the simple scenes to the most intri into the home without being full on. CREDIT: Francisco Molina If you prefer a subtle Christmas, 2019 is the year of ‘fresh fes cate designs and exquisite figurines. tivity.’ No bright colours or bold statements make this perfect And, although the American Christ LARGE: The Nativity Scene if your home follows a neutral pallet. It’s white and uncom is a sprawling creation. mas is slowly taking over, it doesn’t plicated, with some foliage and understated decorations. stop a big part of the population Touches of metallic decorations work perfectly with the from setting up their Belén crisp white and highlights of green. On the other side of the every year. spectrum is a Kitsch Christmas, a fullon explosion of colour The origins of the and glitter. There are no rules in this theme, just all the Nativity Scene date colours of the rainbow. Maximalism over minimalism is back to 1223 when Francisco taking over with new fun interiors. Don’t hold back on all your Christmas dreams! de Asis, founder of the Franciscan And finally, go cheap and super effective Order, and his people were going with lots of paper decorations. Paper pom through tough times. The Lord feu poms, flowers and fans in shades of white and red dal of Greccio was aware of his peo look amazing grouped together or decorating an unused fireplace. They are light and be easily hung from the ceiling,
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s-old tradition ple’s struggle and invited them to celebrate Christ mas with him. To commemorate the birth of Christ, the lord de cided to replicate the biblical scene with figurines in a cave close to the abbey. He put together a simple scene, a place of poverty similar to what was depicted in the Bible and he even included an ox and an ass. This is considered to be the first Nativity Scene in history, with convents quickly adopting the tradition. Religious figures were produced in Spain since 1480, but it wasn’t until Carlos III of Spain took the throne that they grew in splendour. Together with his wife, they greatly promot ed the Belén amongst their subjects. Noble men emulated their king and soon, so did the middle class. Finally, as the figures were pro duced in mass, the tradition reached the common folk. Nowadays, the Belén is still an important part of Christmas. In many town centres there is a magnificent scene set up for Christmas revellers. In Torrevieja, the popular municipal Belén is displayed in the ‘Plaza de la Constitución.’ The amazing creation can be visited on the main square until after the Three Kings Celebra tion.
An iconic red Christmas With nearly nine million poinsettia plants ready to leave Spanish greenhouses, we take a look at the story of the Christmas flower that isn’t a flower at all. The poinsettia plant rooted itself in Spanish culture 30 years ago and one of the most popular Christmas decorations. With its winter flowering leaves in a deep red colour, the plant can be found in homes, offices and shopping centres all over the country. This plant is the domesticated version of a wild tropical shrub that became pop ular in the US a century ago. All the plants sold in Spain come from mother plants grown in Africa: cuttings arrive by plane to Spanish nurseries. A quarter of all poin settias are cultivated in Almeria, where the warm winter allows them to be grown under plastic without the use of additional heating. Now, a wide variety of colours and shapes are hitting the expanding market. And gardening experts hint they can last from one Christmas to another, you just have to know how to take care of them! The species was first globalised by Joel Robert Poinsett, a politician and fervent botanist who first saw the plant when he served as the US ambassador in Mexico. Fascinated by its beauty, he began growing them in South Carolina when he re turned home, thus giving the bush its popular name. Known as the ‘Flor de Pascua’ or Easter flower, the poinsettia has found the perfect climate in Andalucia. Starting with the rise of the poinsettia in the 60’s, many farmers in Almeria swapped toma toes and peppers for the ornamental plants. The province produces around 2.5 million poinsettias, know scientifically as ‘Euphorbia pulcherrima,’ every year. The poinsettia is generally known as a very delicate plant to deal with. During growth it requires a lot of light, but never direct sunlight. It doesn’t like the cold or the heat and it hates brusque changes in temperatures, central heating and cold draughts. A dish with a little water is enough and if the water touches the leaves, it rots and dies. However, it can be quite resistant. If leaves start to fall after Christmas, do not panic. Prune the plant a little and let it rest for several weeks. Once the temperature is warmer, it can go outside in protected areas and if planted in soil, it can sometimes CREDIT: Flickr grow up to four POPULAR: The poinsettia metres. decorates cities and towns all over Spain.
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7:00am Rude(Ish) Tube 7:15am Moshi Monsters: The Movie 8:50am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 10:50amChristmas at the Palace 12:30pm The Goldbergs 1:00pm The Goldbergs 1:30pm The Goldbergs 2:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 2:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 3:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 3:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 4:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 4:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 6:00pm The Big Bang Theory 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pmWorld War Z 12:15am Gogglebox 1:20am First Dates 2:30am First Dates
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8:00am Street Fighter 10:00amReady Player One 12:25pmFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald 2:45pm Charlie's Angels 4:30pm Street Fighter 6:30pm Ready Player One 9:00pm Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald 11:20pmCharlie's Angels 1:05am Armageddon
7:15am Harvie and the Magic Museum 9:00am Dumbo 11:00am Info not available 11:30amHow the Grinch Stole Christmas 1:15pm Happy Death Day 2U 3:15pm The Top Ten Show 3:30pm Above the Shadows 5:30pm Dumbo A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a troubled circus. 7:30pm Info not availale 8:00pm How the Grinch Stole Christmas 9:45pm The Top Ten Show 10:00pmHappy Death Day 2U 11:45pmAn Eye for an Eye 1:35am Nobody Leaves
7:00am EFL 10:30am Saturday Social Football show providing an insight into players' lives off the pitch. 11:30am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm Live EFL 4:00pm Gillette Soccer Saturday 6:00pm Gillette Soccer Saturday: Reaction 7:00pm Info not available 8:00pm Goal Zone Updates on all of the goals from the latest football matches. 9:00pm EFL Highlights Huddersfield Town v Leeds United. 9:15pm EFL Highlights Millwall v Nottingham Forest. 9:30pm EFL Greatest Games 9:45pm EFL Greatest Games 10:00pm EFL Highlights 11:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 11:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 12:00am EFL Greatest Games 12:15am EFL Greatest Games
8:35am Summer Rental 10:05amAll About Steve 11:45am Johnny English 1:15pm Johnny English Reborn 3:00pm Johnny English Strikes Again 4:30pm The Nutty Professor 6:10pm Nutty Professor II: The Klumps 8:00pm Sorry To Bother You 10:00pmNobody's Fool 11:55pmDeuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo 1:30am All About Steve
Live Golf Live European Tour Golf 1:00pm Live EFL 4:00pm The Gloves are Off Previewing Andy Ruiz v Anthony Joshua. 5:00pm Joshua v Ruiz - A Heavyweight Upset 5:30pm The Gloves are Off Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua come face-to-face ahead of their rematch. 6:00pm Live Premier League Manchester City v Manchester United ( Kick-off 5.30pm). 9:30pm Goal Zone Updates on all of the goals from the latest football matches. 12:00am Sky Sports News 1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Sky Sports News 3:00am Sky Sports News
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11:00am Sunday Politics London 11:30am Fern Britton Meets 12:30pm Wanted Down Under 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC New 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Songs of Praise 2:50pm Escape to the Perfect Town 3:35pm Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa 4:55pm Seven Worlds, One Planet 5:55pm BBC News 6:10pm BBC London News; Weather 6:15pm Weather 6:20pm Countryfile 7:20pm Seven Worlds, One Planet 8:20pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:00pm His Dark Materials 10:00pm Elizabeth is Missing 11:30pm BBC News 11:50pm BBC London News; Weather 11:55pm Weather 12:00am Match of the Day 2
7:45am The Instant Gardener 8:30am Around the World in 80 Gardens 9:30am Countryfile 10:30am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 1:00pm Rick Stein's Secret France 2:00pm Live Snooker: UK Championship 6:15pm Athletics 7:00pm Inside the Factory 8:00pm Live Snooker: UK Championship 12:00am Defiance 2:05am Question Time 3:05am Best House in Town 3:50am Holby City 4:50am This is BBC Two Preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.
8:00pm The Women's Football Show 8:30pm Canals: The Making of a Nation 9:00pm James Galway at the BBC The flautist, who turned 80 today, reflects on a career spanning more than 40 years. 10:00pm Ireland with Simon Reeve 11:00pm The Sky at Night 11:30pm Horizon 12:30am Revolutions: The Ideas that Changed the World 1:30am Tales of Winter: The Art of Snow and Ice 3:00am Music Moguls: Masters of Pop 4:00am James Galway at the BBC The flautist, who turned 80 today, reflects on a career spanning more than 40 years.
8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:25am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Simpsons 1:55pm The Simpsons 2:25pm The Simpsons 2:55pm The Simpsons 3:25pm We're Going on a Bear Hunt 3:55pm Father Christmas 4:30pm The Snowman 5:00pm The Snowman and the Snowdog 5:30pm Arthur Christmas 7:25pm Party Election Broadcast 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Live: Britain Decides - The Everything But Brexit Debate 9:00pm Escape to the Chateau 10:00pm Guy Martin's Great Escape 12:05am Caught on Camera 1:05am Alex
11:00am SpongeBob Squarepants 11:10am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:25am Access 11:35am Friends 1:30pm Becoming Santa 2:30pm Access 2:35pm Becoming Santa 3:20pm A Shoe Addict's Christmas 4:20pm Access 4:25pm A Shoe Addict's Christmas 5:10pm A Christmas Movie Christmas 6:10pm Access 7:00pm 5 News Weekend 7:05pm Christmas with the Kranks 8:10pm Access 8:15pm Christmas with the Kranks 9:00pm Inside... 10:00pm Inside Sandringham: Holidaying with the Queen 11:25pm When Christmas Goes Horribly Wrong 2:10am The 21.Co.UK Live Casino Show
6:10am How I Met Your Mother 7:00am Hollyoaks 9:20am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 10:20am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 11:20am The Goldbergs 11:50am The Goldbergs 12:20pm The Goldbergs 12:50pm A Royal Winter 2:30pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:30pm The Big Bang Theory 5:00pm The Big Bang Theory 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory 6:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 6:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 7:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 7:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 8:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 8:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 9:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 9:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 10:00pm Commando 11:50pm Naked Attraction 12:55am The Big Bang Theory 1:25am The Big Bang Theory 1:55am Rude Tube
6:00am Sky Sports News 7:00am Live Golf The Emirates Australian Open. Coverage of day four from The Australian Golf Club in Sydney. 9:00am Live European Tour Golf 12:30pm Live EFL 3:00pm Live Renault Super Sunday Aston Villa v Leicester City (Kickoff 2.00pm). Coverage of the topflight clash from Villa Park. 5:00pm Live Renault Super Sunday 8:00pm Live NFL Coverage of an NFL match. 10:25pm Live NFL Coverage of an NFL match. 1:30am Live NBC's FNIA Coverage of Football Night in America, which looks ahead to the latest live NFL fixture.
11:30am John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen 12:30pm Nadia's Family Feasts 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:34pm ITV London Weather 1:35pm Midsomer Murders 3:35pm Tenable 4:35pm Tipping Point 5:35pm How to Spend It Well at Christmas with Phillip Schofield 6:35pm ITV News and Weather 6:45pm ITV News London 7:00pm The Chase Celebrity Special 8:00pm Catchphrase 9:00pm Not the Robbie Williams Christmas Show 10:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:35pm ITV News and Weather 11:54pm ITV London Weather 11:55pm Hatton Garden: The Inside Story 12:50am Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs
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3:30am Teleshopping Buying goods from the comfort of home. 7:00am On the Buses 7:25am Agatha Christie's Poirot A well-known eccentric contacts the Belgian sleuth when he is haunted by suicidal nightmares. 8:30am Heartbeat 9:30am Heartbeat 10:35am Agatha Christie's Marple 12:35pm Agatha Christie's Marple 2:35pm Inspector Morse 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 6:00pm Endeavour 8:00pm Midsomer Murders 10:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 12:00am Agatha Christie's Marple
4:00am Teleshopping 7:00am Football's Greatest: Diego Maradona 7:10am Motorsport UK 8:00am Minder 8:50am The Professionals 9:55am Fishing Allstars 10:25am The Big Fish Off 11:30am Monster Carp 12:35pm Lonely are the Brave 1:40pm FYI Daily 1:45pm Lonely are the Brave 2:45pm Bend of the River 3:45pm FYI Daily 3:50pm Bend of the River 4:35pm The Searchers 5:35pm FYI Daily 5:40pm The Searchers 6:55pm The Train Robbers 7:55pm FYI Daily 8:00pm The Train Robbers 9:00pm Cannonball Run II 10:05pm FYI Daily 10:10pm Cannonball Run II 11:10pm National Lampoon's Vacation 12:10am FYI Daily 12:15am National Lampoon's Vacation
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1:15pm Happy Death Day 2U 3:15pm The Top Ten Show Clips from the UK and US Top Ten show viewers the best of what is on offer on the big screen. 3:30pm Bel Canto 5:30pm Dumbo A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a troubled circus. 7:30pm Info not available 8:00pm How the Grinch Stole Christmas 9:45pm The Top Ten Show Clips from the UK and US Top Ten show viewers the best of what is on offer on the big screen. 10:00pm Happy Death Day 2U 11:45pm Bel Canto 1:40am Above the Shadows
3:30pm EFL Championship Highlights 4:15pm EFL Championship Highlights 5:45pm EFL Highlights 6:00pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1 &2 6:30pm EFL Championship Highlights 7:45pm EFL Championship Highlights 8:00pm EFL Highlights 8:15pm EFL Highlights 8:30pm EFL Highlights 8:45pm EFL Championship Highlights 9:15pm EFL Championship Highlights 9:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1 &2 10:00pm EFL Championship Highlights 10:15pm EFL Highlights 10:45pm EFL Highlights 11:00pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1 &2 11:30pm EFL Championship Highlights 12:15am EFL Championship Highlights
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Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen Emmerdale Coronation Street I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! Catchphrase Snow Dogs FYI Daily Snow Dogs How the Grinch Stole Christmas FYI Daily How the Grinch Stole Christmas Disney's a Christmas Carol FYI Daily Disney's a Christmas Carol Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows FYI Daily Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows I'm a Celebrity: Extra Camp Family Guy
Batman Batman Batman Begins The Dark Knight The Dark Knight Rises 7:30pm Batman Begins 10:00pm The Dark Knight 12:45am The Dark Knight Rises 3:30am Batman 5:40am Batman
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Just Married A Very Sordid Wedding Super Troopers 2 Wayne's World Wayne's World 2 Pitch Perfect Tropic Thunder Blockers American Pie American Pie 2 American Pie: The Wedding Wayne's World
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10:15am Animal Park 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Island Medics 12:45pm The Customer is Always Right 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Father Brown 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm The Repair Shop 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 7:55pm Party Election Broadcast 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Our Lives 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Question Time 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm Regional News and Weather 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm The Young Offenders 12:15am Have I Got a Bit More News for You
7:30am Murder, Mystery and My Family 8:15am The Repair Shop 9:00am Mountain Vets 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:30pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm Politics Live 2:00pm The Best Dishes Ever 2:30pm The Best Christmas Food Ever 3:15pm Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 4:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 5:00pm The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Strictly: It Takes Two 8:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm Only Connect 9:30pm University Challenge 10:00pm The Case of Sally Challen 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather
8:00pm Beyond 100 Days BBC News teams in Washington DC and London report on the events that are shaping the world. 8:30pm University Challenge 9:00pm Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream 10:00pm Lucy Worsley's Christmas Carol Odyssey 11:00pm Rome Unpacked 12:00am The World's Most Beautiful Eggs: The Genius of Carl Faberge 1:00am The Art of Japanese Life 2:00am Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream 3:00am Lucy Worsley's Christmas Carol Odyssey 4:00am The World's Most Beautiful Eggs: The Genius of Carl Faberge
7:30am King of Queens 8:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:40am Frasier 11:10am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05pm Undercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm The People's Vet 2:05pm Escape to the Chateau: DIY 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Kirstie's Handmade Christmas 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm Party Election Broadcast 9:00pm Food Unwrapped 9:30pm My Money Secret 10:00pm 24 Hours in A&E 11:00pm Gogglebox 12:05am First Dates 1:10am First Dates
Thomas & Friends Shane the Chef Peppa Pig Top Wing Paw Patrol Floogals Becca's Bunch Little Princess Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pmAngels in the Snow 1:50pm Neighbours 2:20pm A Joyous Christmas 4:00pm Reunited at Christmas 5:45pm 5 News at 5 6:00pm Friends 7:00pm Neighbours 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Chris Packham: Plant a Tree to Save the World 9:00pm Traffic Cops 10:00pm Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys 11:00pm Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack 12:00amRobin Hood
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7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am Judge Rinder 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm The Switch 4:59pm ITV London Weather 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm Cash Trapped 7:00pm ITV News London 7:25pm Party Election Broadcast 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:30pm The X Factor: The Band 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm Not the Robbie 12:45am All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite 1:35am Ideal World 3:00am Ideal World
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7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Classic Emmerdale 8:50am Heartbeat 9:55am George and Mildred 11:00am Man About the House 11:30am Agatha Christie's Marple 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm Hatton Garden 12:05am In Plain Sight
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You've Been Framed! Dinner Date Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20am I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 12:50pm You've Been Framed! 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:50pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:45pm Supermarket Sweep 4:50pm Dinner Date 5:50pm Dress to Impress 7:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:30pm You've Been Framed! 10:00pmFamily Guy 10:30pmAmerican Dad! 11:00pmAmerican Dad! 11:30pm Family Guy 11:55pm Family Guy 12:25am American Dad! 12:55am The Cleveland Show
The Saint Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals The Saint Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Professionals The Sweeney Regan persuades a villain to act as an informant providing evidence against his two accomplices. 8:00pm The Chase Celebrity Special 9:00pm Junk and Disorderly 10:00pm The Krays 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pmThe Krays 12:35amFull Metal Jacket 1:35am FYI Daily
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part Two The Darkest Minds Mortal Engines Captain America: The First Avenger Iron Man 3 The Darkest Minds Mortal Engines Captain America: The First Avenger Iron Man 3
7:45am That Touch of Mink 9:30am Being Frank 11:20am The Wedding Guest 1:05pm Grown Ups 2:55pm Grown Ups 2 4:40pm Weird Science 6:15pm Night School 8:15pm Mean Girls 10:00pm Crazy Rich Asians 12:05am Sword of Trust 1:45am Joyride 3:35am Being Frank
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10:30am Football Years 11:00am EFL Highlights 12:00pm The Fantasy Football Club 12:30pm Football's Greatest Players 1:00pm EFL Greatest Games 1:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 2:00pm Football Countdowns 3:00pm Football Years 4:00pm EFL Highlights 5:00pm The Fantasy Football Club 5:30pm Football's Greatest Players 6:00pm EFL Greatest Games 6:30pm SPFL Round-Up 6:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 7:00pm Soccer AM: The Best Bits 7:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1 &2 8:00pm SPFL Round-Up 8:15pm EFL Championship 10:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1 &2 11:00pm SPFL Round-Up 11:15pm EFL Highlights 12:00am Football's Greatest Players 1:00am Football Years
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12:00pm Island Medics 12:45pm The Customer is Always Right 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One; Weather 2:30pm BBC London News; Weather 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Father Brown 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm The Repair Shop 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six; Weather 7:30pm BBC London News; Weather 7:55pm Party Election Broadcast By the Conservative Party. 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Gold Digger 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm Regional News and Weather 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm The Apprentice 12:45am Angels of the North
6:05am Judge Rinder 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am Judge Rinder 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm The Switch 4:59pm ITV London Weather 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm Cash Trapped 7:00pm ITV News London 7:25pm Party Election Broadcast 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm The Royal Variety Performance 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm The Jonathan Ross Show 12:50am Take Me Out 2:05am Ideal World 4:00am Who's Doing the Dishes? 4:50am ITV Nightscreen
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8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm University Challenge 9:00pm Secret Life of Farm Animals The documentary follows a litter of piglets from birth as they grow up in the Brecon Beacons. 10:00pm Wild Weather with Richard Hammond 11:00pm Rome Unpacked 12:00am Looking for Rembrandt 1:00am Oceans Apart: Art and the Pacific with James Fox 2:00am The Road to Palmyra Historian Dan Cruickshank and photographer Don McCullin venture into the heart of war-torn Syria on a dangerous mission to document the cultural destruction wrought by Isis. 3:00am Revolution and Romance: Musical Masters of the 19th Century
8:20am King of Queens 8:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:40am Frasier 10:10am Frasier 10:40am Frasier 11:10am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05pm Undercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm The People's Vet 2:05pm Escape to the Chateau: DIY 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Kirstie's Handmade Christmas 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Kirstie's Handmade Christmas 10:00pm George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 11:00pm First Dates 12:05am Gogglebox 1:10am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 2:00am The Supervet
ITV2 Nightscreen The Planet's Funniest Animals Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records You've Been Framed! Dinner Date Emmerdale Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show Superstore Superstore Dress to Impress Emmerdale Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show Supermarket Sweep Dinner Date Dress to Impress I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! Love Actually FYI Daily Love Actually Family Guy
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The Protectors The Saint Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals The Saint Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Professionals The Sweeney The Chase Fishing Allstars Beverly Hills Cop II FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. Beverly Hills Cop II The Dirty Dozen FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. The Dirty Dozen The Protectors ITV4 Nightscreen Text-based information service. Teleshopping
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Paw Patrol Floogals Becca's Bunch Little Princess Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Jeremy Vine Christmas Festival of Ice Neighbours A Dream of Christmas Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa 5 News at 5 Friends Friends Neighbours 5 News Tonight The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard Great British Ships Hoarders: Landfill In My Living Room Greatest Christmas TV Moments Access The 21.Co.UK Live Casino Show Access The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies
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Alpha Battle: Los Angeles Charlie's Angels Pacific Rim Pacific Rim Uprising King Arthur: Legend of the Sword 7:15pm Charlie's Angels 9:00pm Pacific Rim 11:15pm Pacific Rim Uprising 1:15am King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
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Indiscreet An Actor Prepares Fat Camp Planes, Trains and Automobiles 2:25pm Step Brothers 4:20pm Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 6:25pm Holmes & Watson 8:00pm Pitch Perfect 10:00pm Little Monsters 11:40pm Lez Bomb 1:15am Step Brothers 3:10am Planes, Trains and Automobiles 4:50am The Family Stone
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Young Sheldon Young Sheldon The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Don't Tell the Bride The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Come Dine with Me The Great British Bake Off Tattoo Fixers Naked Attraction The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Gogglebox Tattoo Fixers First Dates Fear the Walking Dead
7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 7:30am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Sky Sports News 12:00pm Sky Sports News 12:30pm Sportswomen 1:00pm Sky Sports News 2:00pm Sky Sports News 3:00pm Sky Sports News 4:00pm Sky Sports News 5:00pm Sky Sports News 6:00pm Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm Soccer Special PreMatch 8:30pm Live EFL 11:15pm The Debate 12:15am Sky Sports News 1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Sky Sports News 3:00am Sky Sports News 4:00am Sky Sports News 5:00am Sky Sports News
A Christmas in Royal Fashion The Top Ten Show Clips from the UK and US Top Ten show viewers the best of what is on offer on the big screen. How the Grinch Stole Christmas Crypto Happy Death Day 2U A Christmas in Royal Fashion Bel Canto How the Grinch Stole Christmas Crypto Happy Death Day 2U Bel Canto Nobody Leaves The Christmas Swap
1:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 2:00pm Football Countdowns 2:30pm Football Countdowns 3:00pm Football Years 3:30pm Football Years 4:00pm Championship Season Review 5:00pm The Fantasy Football Club 5:15pm The Fantasy Football Club 5:30pm Football's Greatest Players 6:00pm EFL Greatest Games 6:15pm EFL Greatest Games 6:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 6:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 7:00pm SPFL Round-Up 7:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 7:30pm Football Countdowns 8:00pm Soccer AM: The Best Bits 8:30pm Live EFL 11:15pm EFL Goals: Championship 11:45pm SPFL Round-Up 12:00am Football's Greatest Players
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10:15am Animal Park 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Island Medics 12:45pm The Customer is Always Right 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Father Brown 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm The Repair Shop 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm DIY SOS 10:00pm The Apprentice 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm Regional News and Weather 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Plastic Surgery Undressed 12:40am Angels of the North
12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm Politics Live 2:00pm The Best Dishes Ever 2:30pm The Best Christmas Food Ever 3:15pm Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 4:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 5:00pm The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Strictly: It Takes Two 8:00pm The Andrew Neil Show 9:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00pm The Baby Has Landed 11:00pm The Apprentice: You're Fired! 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather
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Good Morning Britain Lorraine Judge Rinder This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Dickinson's Real Deal The Switch ITV London Weather Tipping Point Cash Trapped ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street The X Factor: The Band ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Peston Monster Carp Ideal World
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The Planet's Funniest Animals Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records You've Been Framed! Dinner Date Emmerdale You've Been Framed! The Ellen DeGeneres Show Superstore Superstore Dress to Impress Emmerdale You've Been Framed! The Ellen DeGeneres Show Supermarket Sweep Dinner Date Dress to Impress Take Me Out You've Been Framed! Through the Keyhole Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad!
Beyond 100 Days BBC News teams in Washington DC and London report on the events that are shaping the world. 8:30pm University Challenge 9:00pm Hidden Killers 10:00pm Digging for Britain 11:00pm Vic & Bob's Big Night Out 11:30pm Gone Fishing: Mortimer & Whitehouse 12:00am Gone Fishing: Mortimer & Whitehouse 12:30am Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise 1:30am Oceans Apart: Art and the Pacific with James Fox 2:30am The High Art of the Low Countries 3:30am Digging for Britain
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Classic Coronation Street Classic Emmerdale Heartbeat George and Mildred Man About the House Agatha Christie's Marple Heartbeat Classic Emmerdale Classic Emmerdale Classic Coronation Street Agatha Christie's Marple Heartbeat Agatha Christie's Poirot Vera Hatton Garden In Plain Sight A Touch of Frost
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King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Undercover Boss USA Channel 4 News The People's Vet Escape to the Chateau: DIY Countdown Find it, Fix it, Flog it A Place in the Sun Kirstie's Handmade Christmas The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Secret Life of the Zoo My Grandparents' War 999: What's Your Emergency? 24 Hours in A&E
The Protectors The Saint Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals The Saint Kojak A mysterious criminal plants bombs around the city which cannot be disarmed. 3:40pm Quincy, M.E. 4:45pm Minder 5:50pm The Professionals 6:55pm The Sweeney 8:00pm The Chase 9:00pm Made in Britain 10:00pm Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip 11:00pm Lethal Weapon 12:10am FYI Daily 12:15am Lethal Weapon 1:20am Wanted 2:20am FYI Daily
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Top Wing Paw Patrol Floogals Becca's Bunch Little Princess Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm Christmas Coincidence 1:50pm Neighbours 2:20pm Access 2:30pm A Holiday Wish Come True 4:15pm A Christmas Comeback 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Friends 7:00pm Neighbours 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard 9:00pm Secrets of Your Supermarket Food 10:00pm Aldi at Christmas 11:00pm It's Your Fault I'm Fat 12:05am Gypsy Kids: Our Secret World
7:00am Hollyoaks 8:00am Don't Tell the Bride 9:00am Mike & Molly 10:00am Young Sheldon 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm The Goldbergs 12:30pm The Goldbergs 1:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 2:00pm The Big Bang Theory 2:30pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm Mike & Molly 3:30pm Mike & Molly 4:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 4:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5:00pm The Goldbergs 5:30pm The Goldbergs 6:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm Come Dine with Me 9:00pm Gogglesprogs 10:00pm The Inbetweeners 10:30pm The Inbetweeners 11:00pm Rick and Morty 11:35pm Rick and Morty 12:10am The Big Bang Theory 12:35am The Big Bang Theory
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7:00am Crypto 9:10am A Christmas in Royal Fashion 10:55am Info not available 11:25am Charlie Says 1:30pm How the Grinch Stole Christmas 3:10pm Happy Death Day 2U College student Tree Gelbman repeatedly lived through her own murder at the hands of a killer in a baby mask, until she learned how to outwit him and escape her fate. 5:00pm Bel Canto 7:00pm Crypto Young Wall Street banker Martin Duran hasn't been back to his home town since his mother's death a decade earlier. 9:00pm How the Grinch Stole Christmas 10:30pm Charlie Says 12:25am Happy Death Day 2U
12:00pm The Fantasy Football Club 12:30pm Football's Greatest Players 1:00pm EFL Greatest Games 1:15pm EFL Greatest Games 1:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 2:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 2:30pm Football Countdowns 3:00pm Football Years 4:00pm Championship Season Review 5:00pm The Fantasy Football Club 5:30pm EFL Goals: Championship 6:00pm EFL Greatest Games 6:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 7:00pm EFL Highlights 8:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm Live EFL 11:15pm EFL Goals: Championship 11:45pm EFL Greatest Games 12:00am Football's Greatest Players
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8:25am My Cousin Vinny 10:30am A Little Something for Your Birthday 12:15pm The Holiday 2:35pm Metal Heart 4:20pm Bad Teacher 6:10pm Crazy, Stupid, Love 8:20pm Date Night 10:00pm The 40 Year Old Virgin 12:00am Old Boys 1:40am Lost in London
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Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Football Centre Football Centre Sky Sports News Sky Sports News Drive Time USA Sky Sports News Sky Sports News Sky Sports News at 5 Sky Sports News at 6 Soccer Special PreMatch Live EFL The Debate Live PGA Tour Golf The Presidents Cup.
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VIP UPGRADE DEAR Euro Weekly, I am so happy to see you are manag ing to get away from mentioning the dreaded reality stars of Love Island and TOWIE in your Celebrities section. I mean after all can you really call them celebrities? You even went so classy as to feature Queen Letizia of Spain! It’s great to see some coverage of relevant pop stars from here and the UK like those who at tended the MTV awards in Madrid and Charli XCX last week. Antonio Banderas is back in Malaga and switching on the Christmas lights, will he grant an exclu sive Euro Weekly interview? That would be fantastic. I understand why you feature the UK ‘celebrities’ but it’s good to read about Spain’s own stars who have managed to accomplish Inter national fame. I am sure Arg will pop up somewhere singing Sinatra at Christmas, let’s hope there are a lot of celebrities in Spain that week! By James Kent
Parrot lover DEAR Letters, I was horrified and saddened to hear about the shooting of the Argen tinian parrots to decrease their popu lation. Surely something else can be done. I am sure we would be up in arms if they started shooting people in overcrowded countries just to keep the numbers down. Has nobody considered a bird sanc tuary or something less drastic? I mean who are they harming? They look beautiful and I suppose are a bit of a tourist attraction. I am glad that they are looking at more humane ways to limit numbers. It would be great to see an update on the progress of the experiment to remove the eggs to see if it works better. They should hold off on the murdering until they have explored all other op tions and have some answers. QUEEN LETIZIA: Featured in EWN.
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Break the silence #ME TOO might seem like a new movement in the way that it has been brought to the forefront of the media’s attention. With high profile alleged culprits like Weinstein, Polanski, R Kelly and most recently Prince Andrew, it became ‘fresh’ news when actress Alyssa Milano helped kick off the current phase of the movement two years ago, she wanted to ‘give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem.’ However, activist Tarana Burke started the #MeToo campaign more than 10 years ago, her goal was ‘to spread a message for survivors: You’re heard, you’re understood.’ As they both made clear, #MeToo has always been about raising awareness of the impact of sexual violence. It’s also about creating change by empowering women through empathy and strength in numbers and visibly demonstrating how many women have survived sexual assault and harassment, particularly in the workplace. Milano states that a priority for the movement is changing laws surrounding sexual harassment and assault, for example creating protocols that give victims in all industries the ability to file complaints without fear of reprisal. It has been suggested that barriers to employment must be removed, such as the job requirement by some employers to sign non-disclosure agreements or other agreements that prevent an employee from talking about their employment publicly and legislation should be passed that bans these types of mandatory pre-employment terms. The movement has done a great job in highlighting this cause but by drawing it into the public eye has it also allowed once respected figures to be tried by the media?
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Gender violence HELLO EWN, I find it very admirable that your paper in print and online has had such good coverage of stories sur rounding gender violence. It does shock me that there are SO many cases here, dare I ask if it is part of the culture? I hope not. However, I do notice that most re ported on are male against female violence and as a male victim of fe male violence in the past, I won dered if there are fewer cases of that in Spain or if it is something that is not talked about due to male pride. I also attended the Solidarity Race in Fuengirola and was blown away by the number of children in atten dance. Let’s hope that it is a good sign and we are teaching our chil dren from a young age that violence is unacceptable whether it is against men or women. Keep up the good work.
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Close the stable door after the horse has bolted!!! A Cobra meeting, and how long is that going to take? And will it be effective? In the meantime people have to be afraid. Lilian Benzies
All for a selfie?- poor thing! Some humans need to learn how to respect animals in general but wildlife really need it even more. This is beyond selfish and tragic. Teresa Tracy Ramsey
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COMMENTS FROM FACEBOOK asked where they were, I was verbally abused by a member of their staff in Torrevieja, and despite con tacting their help line twice still no cards! Rita Taylor Young
Bless her may she rest in peace x The judicial system in this country is totally broken. So sad for this lady’s family and friends... Look at Hillsbor ough result... More proof that our judicial system, is it fit for purpose!! Amanda Jelley
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Hypocrisy? That flight she took to help Greta would have flown anyway whether or not she was on that plane. Greta’s action is symbolic, highlighting the need for change. Why don’t you address the real issue at hand and of fer solutions?? John Petersen
Andalucia to invest €1m to keep British tourists happy. Tourism is the lifeblood of the region. Targeting Asia is a sound move China is a premier source of tourists in the West now. Some places are actually making their town Chinesefriendly in the same way a lot of the Costa has signs in English. Brian Photastic
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Across 1 Look for fallen arches (6) 4 Worsen new proprietors (6) 9 Jump over arched roof (5) 10 Olga won, unfortunately, through wrong score (3,4) 11 Eve's late, perhaps, but gives a lift (8) 12 Tie up in the rubbish container and finish (4) 14 Shaken spearhead and raced off (6) 16 Five lodged in shocking holes, positive slums (6) 19 Fuel is nothing in California (4) 20 All too human a story in which evil is overthrown (8) 23 Associate with a regal spouse (7) 24 Hammer costing a quid? (5) 25 Taking food, for example, out of a can? (6) 26 He takes a chance on being restored to health (6) Down 1 So six aliens are elected by the Russians? (7) 2 A quaintly pleasing French accent? (5) 3 Get a Scot to build homes (8) 5 Pale old penny that’s used by a magician (4) 6 Eastern cause arousing intense feeling (7) 7 South African boy's food mixture (5)
8 Pigeon poet? (5) 13 In a wood everyone must rise and fall (8) 15 Opposed to a giant’s organisation (7) 17 Slim person loaning shilling first (7)
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Across 1 Secured (8) 8 Once more (5) 9 Bellows (5) 10 Cipher (4) 11 Round, red fruit (6) 13 Traditional story (6) 15 Footwear (4) 18 Impart skills or knowledge to (5) 19 Be in accord (5) 20 Catch off guard (8)
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Across 1 Candado (7) 5 Prawn (5) 8 Cadete (5) 9 Calf (animal) (7) 10 Parade (procession) (7) 11 Mouse (5) 12 Bug (insect) (5) 14 To hunt (5) 19 Yemas (de huevos) (5) 21 Tracks (not asphalted) (7) 23 Often (1,6) 24 Leather (5) 25 Sabroso (5) 26 Symptom (7)
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Down 1 Choppy (sea) (6) 2 Fingers (of hand, glove) (5) 3 Avestruz (7) 4 Gatito (6) 5 To spin (5) 6 Sample (7) 7 Alrededor de (6) 13 Enfermedad (7) 15 Warehouse (7) 16 Tirano (6) 17 A través de (6) 18 Broom (brush) (6) 20 Estudio (5) 22 Grandson (5)
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YOUR STARS FOR NEXT 7 DAYS
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) During at least one part of your week the glamorous Sun comes out to shine, and together with the new Moon in realistic Capricorn, sweeps across your working, home and social life. Go-getters will definitely benefit from whatever moves are afoot.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Trust your instincts about those who chop and change. Chill out on Tuesday, and start planning next year's ideas - with the Sun making friendly aspects with determined Saturn, you should be concentrating on promoting all you have to offer.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Be ready for a refreshing cycle of possibilities, as the Sun is in charge of your short and long-term aspirations. Regardless of what is happening in the background, or whatever thankless tasks niggle you on Wednesday and Friday, your efforts will reward you at work, or wherever you need to improve your situation. Meanwhile, watch your diet.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) You, of all the signs, best know the value of taking each day as it happens. It's the old story of making time to catch up with life's little routines. Spread your efforts, and you'll reach your goals much faster. The tempo is picking up, and what you encounter will confirm that you're getting somewhere.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Both kind-hearted Venus and butterfly Mercury flutter with luck. This week's planetary sound-bites suggest that you widen your social circle and conquer new horizons. Also, the lively Sun is ready to dawn on a positive outlook for any long-term changes. Forget the hassles, and dig deep. Take Thursday and the weekend in your stride.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) If you cannot avoid conflicting opinions or certain odds and ends, accept them and show just how tactful you can be. You might not hold a winning hand, but at one point you'll be able to teach as well as learn. In your head-to-head discussions, leave things as they are until the signs are right.
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LEO (July 24 - August 23) Even if you've been feeling out of sorts or confused about a certain person or your future, it won't be long before you get a clearer picture. All things change eventually, so don't apply any unnecessary pressure to yourself or others. You'll be surprised at how much better you feel, especially if you're expecting a gleam of hope.
LOTTERY UK NATIONAL LOTTERY Saturday November 30
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Sudoku Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.
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IRISH LOTTO Saturday November 30
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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Considering some of the things that are about to happen, you'll be wise to follow your feelings. Your ability to analyse and understand other people is one of your supreme assets. The links between your job, personal and family lives suggest that you need to be a jot more flexible.
EURO MILLIONS Tuesday November 26
BONUS BALL
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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Regardless of the weather or other mixed blessings, you should try and get off the grindstone. Although the emphasis seems to be on home, family and practical property tasks, you'll be running true to Libran form, trying to help everyone around you. Don't forget that the planets are positively geared towards fresh steps and new projects.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Your workaday, family and financial trends offer little respite from ironing out a variety of comings and goings. This is partly because not everyone is being co-operative, but it would be a big mistake to rock any boats close to you.
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EL MILLON: ZQF60714
Your ambitious streak will be in full flow. Stay glued to what you do best, and it will be much easier to get others on your side. The new Moon in Capricorn will heighten your chances of making the right contacts or receiving some useful advice. If you're tempted to buy home-related items or useful gadgets, budget with care.
Thursday November 28
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Nonagram How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case L) 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: 11 Good: 16 Very good: 23 Excellent: 29 LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION adit ante anti atom date dent diet dint dote edit emit etna into iota item mate meat mint mite moat mont mote neat note omit tame team tend tide tied time tine toad toed tome tone admit ament anted atone dated demit doted mated matin meant monte noted oaten tamed tided timed tinea tined toned atoned detain diatom donate inmate iodate mantid minted moated tandem amniote donated mediant oddment toadied dominate DOMINATED
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS
QUICK Across: 1 Stable, 4 Duet, 8 Buttercup, 9 Even, 10 Unless, 13 Scarab, 15 Boar, 18 Overdraft, 19 Fate, 20 Tennis.
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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) If you're single, get out and about, and if you're job hunting or working towards a particular result, stay on course. This is definitely a phase to follow your instincts. With the spotlight on your social, home and self-motivated activities, you could be in for some unexpected surprises.
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1 Success, 2 Amble, 3 Late, 5 Uncle, 6/18 Tip off, 7 Jeans, 11 Surplus, 12 Handy, 14 Alert, 16 Often, 17 Bare.
CRYPTIC Across: 1 Infanta, 5 Storm, 8 Cease, 9 Roister, 10 Turnips, 11 Glide, 12 Cadge, 14 Ashen, 19 Acres, 21 Agitate, 23 Tangent, 24 Prose, 25 Relay, 26 Ratings.
Down: 1 Incite, 2 Flair, 3 Needing, 4 Afresh, 5 Sling, 6 Outline, 7 Marvel, 13 Adrenal, 15 Snippet, 16 Batter, 17 Banter, 18 Deters, 20 Seedy, 22 Acorn.
ENGLISH-SPANISH Down:
Across: 1 Anger, 4 Multa, 8 Amistad, 9 Voice, 10 Creer, 11 Cerca de, 12 Rosado, 14 Escape, 18 Cerilla, 20 Shout, 22 Paper, 23 Presión, 24 Dance, 25 Trono.
1 Atascar, 2 Gripe, 3 Retired, 4 Médico, 5 Lover, 6 Ahijada, 7 Piece, 13 Striped, 15 Suspect, 16 Estanco, 17 Magpie, 18 Capaz, 19 Lirón, 21 Olivo.
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The Consular Business Networking CONSULAR MATTERS REGULAR readers of my column will know that in addition to be ing the owner and founder of Just Law Spanish Solicitors in Fuengirola I am also the Danish Consul for Andalucia and Ex tremadura. In this role I am re sponsible for encouraging and developing trade relationships between Danish and Spanish businesses. Denmark, despite having a relatively small popula tion, is an important trading partner for Spain, and both countries being members of the European Union facilitates this. Recently I was invited to Gourmet Cazorla in Linares, a company which produces liver pate. It was interesting to see the process from the initial raw in gredients to the finished product.
FACTORY VISIT: The factory is state of the art and is a credit to its owners. The factory is state of the art and is a credit to its owners. They
even had a swimming pool for the employees to use, something
that comes in handy during the scorching Jaén summers. This
particular company was interest ed in trading with Denmark and of course I was happy to assist in my role. In addition I met with the mayor of Linares and was de lighted to hear his plans for the development of the local area. What made this visit particular ly interesting was that at the same premises they had an art gallery and I was asked to open the exhibition of Carline Crabbe, the daughter of Arne Hauge Sørensen, a leading Danish artist living in Malaga Province. It was a great honour to view all the paintings and attend the event afterwards. There are cer tainly some talented artists in An dalucia. I have to say that every day is different and I really do en joy my work at the Danish Con sulate. I would also recommend this area for a visit as the landscape is stunning, there are interesting villages and a huge number of old castles dating back many years.
Marisa Moreno Castillo • Consul of Denmark • Lawyer at www.justlaw.es • info@justlaw.es • Tel. 952 666 045 - 336 373 535
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The Many Great reasons to work CHRISTMAS time is fast approaching and many people across the world are prepar ing for a season full of shopping, food, vis its to family, and a lot of overindulgence! We know how amazing you are giving up your Christmas to care for a family who needs help is the ultimate gift to give and we want to thank you for it. If you are in a booking over the twoweek festive period, you can earn up to £1,800, as you will be paid double time for the five bank holidays, which are the 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st December and the 1st of Janu ary. You also could be in with a chance to win a £500 Red Letter Day voucher to spend on a wide range of lifechanging ex periences. As another thank you, we are holding an Advent Calendar prize draw! For all those carers working over the Christmas period, you will automatically be entered with a winner announced each day in December.
CHRISTMAS TIME: We want to thank carers who give us their help over the festive period.
With 25 goodie bags, Red Letter Day vouch ers and great rates of pay in December, we are sure to share some festive cheer for those truly inspirational carers who are willing to make a massive difference to so many lives. You may be reading this and thinking its time for a new career for the new year. We are now accepting applications to train as a professional livein carer which can give you the best of both worlds living in Spain and the flexibility of working in the UK. Consultus is the most experienced care agency in the UK and we can make it easy for you to focus on your career transition. We can only accept applications from people with a British / EU passport.
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All the trimmings EVERYONE knows that Christmas is the time of the year when delicious food is aplenty and clothes get a little tighter come the New Year and research has shown the average person will gain a pound over the festive season. Although one pound isn’t much, nutrition ists say that often people don’t lose the weight afterwards. To avoid overindulging, it’s good to be aware of what a healthy portion looks like. Based on your personal nutritional needs, calculate the ideal amount of food. The NHS has their own online calorie checker for over 150,000 types of food and drinks.
For popular food choices there are also healthier options. Roasted turkey is healthy, but deepfrying will add more fat. For stuffing, add more vegetables and go lighter on the bread. Adding carrots and celery to your pota toes will lighten your mash, as well as using lowfat milk. Remember to stop eating once satisfied, watch alcohol intake, use smaller plates and eat healthier appetizers. But above all, Christmas is a time to enjoy with friends and family, so don’t be overly harsh with yourself. It’s how you eat on a regu lar basis that really matters.
OVERINDULGING: December is the month of delicious food.
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Holding out hope SCIENTISTS at UConn Health in Connecticut have made an impressive step that could lead to a breakthrough in the most dreaded form of breast cancer. Researchers at Jack son Laboratory for Genomic Medicine were able to stop triple negative breast cancer from spreading in animals. A new drug being devel oped at UConn Health con sists of a blocking protein that edits DNA and stops the cancer from spreading. It stopped the spreading process, called metastasis, in animals and petri dish tu mours. Triple negative breast cancer is the most aggres sive form of the disease and has the highest risks for spreading and proving fatal within a time frame of five years. A drug that targets de fects in genes is already
used to treat muscular atro phy in children. The FDA ap proved the treatment in 2016 and scientists at UConn say that their find ings could mean the expen sive drug could be repur posed to treat cancer. Around 10 to 20 per cent of women with breast can cer are diagnosed with the triple negative form. This subtype doesn’t respond to standard treatments due to a molecular difference in the tumour. Chemotherapy is effective, but on most oc casions the cancer comes back. The uncon trollable growth of tumours in volves splicing fac tors, that are able to edit specific genes in the cells. They ‘cut’ some of the information out and replace it with
faulty DNA . The team in Connecticut focused on the splicing factors, targeting the bad editor that causes tumorous cells to grow. They found one, TRA2B, that was especially dense and practised blocking the defective splicing factor. Blocking TRA2B prevent ed the breast cancer from spreading in both animals and petri dishes with this tumour. Currently, there is n’t a drug that can be used on humans, but doctors can use the model as a base for developing a treatment faster.
PROGRESS: Doctors hope to develop a drug that blocks the cancer.
The drug used to treat childhood muscle wasting disease fixes defects in splicing factors and now, doctors hope the same can be done for cancer. Howev er, doctors highlight that the process of developing a new drug can take any where from five to 15 years.
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The power of kindness A NEW study by Penn Medi cine at the University of Penn sylvania has resulted in some curious results. They found that kind ges tures from strangers could boost wellbeing even more than a romantic relationship. Small gestures from strangers, work colleagues and friends have been found to have a powerful effect on people. Researchers at the presti gious academic medical centre followed the lives of 212 peo ple with questionnaires at vari ous times a day. The study found that people who feel loved every day are healthier and happier, whilst also being better at expressing their feel ings. Love that is not romantic was seen to have just as much positive influence on people’s lives. Simple acts such as helping someone with their bags, smil ing and greeting a stranger or sending someone a supportive text, triggers deep emotions of feeling loved and valued. Because these gestures come from different people and they
are unexpected, it seems they have a stronger overall impact on happiness versus love from just one person. One researcher from Penn Medicine explained that feeling every day love is actually a much broader spectrum than what we tend to be lieve. Short, quick moments when you feel a connec tion and reso nance with someone cre ates emotions of wellbeing. The study was pub lished in the journal Personali ty and Indi vidual Dif ferences and consisted in daily surveys to find out how people’s emo
tions fluctuated throughout their day. At first, a group of 52 people of varying ages were studied for one month, then another group of 160 under graduate students for two months. Participants would receive questions via text six times a day at differ ent in tervals.
GESTURES: A supportive call or text is a boost to happiness.
They were asked about their mood, any notable moments and their daily accomplish ments. Generally, it was seen that feelings of love rose for participants as their day went on, and people reported feel ing happier after experiencing what they considered to be kindhearted gestures. Most surprising, was that these feelings of love didn’t depend at all on the partici pants’ romantic relationship status, with single people feel ing just as happy. The findings could mean new techniques for mental health care and sup port.
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New dental and maxillofacial unit QUIRONSALUD Torrevieja hospital has launched a new Dental and Maxillofacial Unit, the first of its kind with integrated services in a hospital. The Unit will be headed by Dr Marta Valles, who has a double degree in Medicine, specialising in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Dentistry, with vast experience in state-of-the-art dental treatments and maxillofacial surgery. The Unit has an Advanced Implantology service offering highly specialised treatments such as zygomatic implants. “Zygomatic implants,” explains Dr Valles, “marks a major advance for those patients who lacked enough bone to wear dental implants or who have suffered a great wear of the maxillary bone due to continuous use of removable dentures.” T o perform this technique, specialists at Quironsalud Torrevieja carry out a personalised study of each patient when planning surgery. “This is a min-
TEAM: Staff at Quironsalud’s new dental maxillofacial unit.
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Katie’s woes FREQUENT Marbella visitor Katie Price has the weight of the world on her shoul ders at the moment after being dealt several devas tating blows in a short pe riod of time. Businesswoman and for mer glamour model Katie, 41, was declared bankrupt at a court after facing fur ther legal action over her spiralling debts and discov ered that not only is her toyboy ex Charles Drury, 22, considering suing her, but she has received court orders prompting her to pay her exhusband Alex Reid £140,000 in legal fees As if that wasn’t enough Ka t i e ’ s o n / o f f b e a u Kr i s Boyson split from her again following concerns about ‘all the pressure she’s under.’
MADRID BORN MODEL: Elsa Pataky, the star of Fast and Furious 6.
Flying visit KATIE PRICE: The businesswoman and former glamour model has concerns about pressure. Rubbing salt in the wound, it looked like her other exhusband and fa ther of two of her children Peter Andre was in very good spirits as he enjoyed a free trip to Spain. Fortyoneyearold Pete bagged a lucrative gig play ing to VIP guests at Jet.2’s travel conference in Calpe
on the Costa Blanca and managed to keep his social media updated with photos from the funpacked event. After wowing fans with a performance of his greatest hits the first night, Peter was back on form the fol lowing night as he attend ed a fancydress party dressed as a Pharaoh.
MODEL and actress Elsa Pataky spent a whirlwind 24 hours in her native Spain to promote the lingerie brand Women’s Secret, of which she is the face of, and their Kissmass Collection. The beauty, who is married to Thor star Chris Hemsworth, revealed that their daughter India Rose has been bitten by the acting bug. “She has her first lines in the end of year school show,” said Elsa. Her daughter’s debut was the reason the trip to her homeland was such a brief one as she wanted to be back in Australia in time for seven-year-old India’s big moment. “I can’t miss it. I don’t want to create a bad memory for her - these are the things that stick with you for life.” Elsa said her daughter was desperate to come on the trip to Spain. “She told me: ‘take me, I want to go to Spain - without boys - just you and me.’ It broke my heart,” and added “She loves Spain. She speaks Spanish very well and she went to a summer camp and made Spanish friends and she’s desperate to see them.” The same cannot be said for her hunky hubby, “At home, I talk (to the kids) all the time in Spanish, and when I do, Chris doesn’t understand a thing,” she explained.
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Plenty for the kids to enjoy DECEMBER is going to be a great time for youngsters in Alicante City with a number of special events and enter tainments running through until Christmas Eve. In recognition of the early bank holidays, there is a series of shows for children in the town hall square including song, dance and carols with a presentation by the Crazy Cabin Big Band and over the weekend enjoy snow can nons, a snow ball photo call and another show. In the Plaza de Toros, there’s an ice rink, ecological slide, a nativity scene and a Christmas market for the adults. Santa will be making a regular appearance at the Panteón de Quijano until De cember 23 and to avoid queues there will be a ticket dispenser and a screen showing who is next to chat
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SPECIAL EVENTS: Councillors launch the December fun.
to the bearded figure who is there from 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 10pm. Photos can be taken or
there will be an official pho to service with costs pegged to no more than €4, but there is no obligation to pur
chase the photo. Naturally, after come the Three Kings and their Caval cade in January.
Disbanding after 21 years AFTER 21 years, popular Velvetones Ladies Harmony Chorus which was based in Torrevieja has disbanded after entertain ing audiences all along the Costa Blanca. They were part of the Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers and took part in conventions in Spain and the UK and will be missed by many who enjoyed their performances.
This was a multicultural singing group with members from all over Europe and as far afield as New Zealand and South Africa who all had a bond with their love for music. One positive result was that they were able to gift the sum of €2,500 to the Cancer Charity AECC in Torrevieja as a final do nation.
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Bonanza Bar THE Bonanza Bar and Restaurant is eccentric and wonderful in the most spe cial of ways. Tucked away in the sleepy residential area of the El Chaparral Urbanisation in Torrevieja, the Bonanza Bar and Restaurant stands out in its simple surroundings, with an obvious grandeur and magnificence. Established 20 years ago, the business has built up a fantastic reputation for top quality international cuisine, great service and eyecatch ing décor. Over the festive season, The Bonanza Bar and Restaurant is going all out! The exquisite Christmas menu will be served at 1pm on Christmas Day. A specially curated menu will be served to guests, with an exotic veg etable soup with coco and gambas and sole rolls with a light tarragon sauce to start.
For main, fillet of Turkey with chicory wrapped in smoked bacon and Pedro Ximenez sauce accompanied by peaches with cranberries, brussels sprouts and potato souffle with cheese. To finish the meal with a bang, a deli cious Christmas dessert. The menu is only €35 per person and a €20 deposit is required. And not forgetting to end the year on a high, the Bo nanza Bar and Restaurant will be holding a spectacular New Years’ Eve party. Delight your self with Carpaccio of beef with parmesan cheese and fresh salad with truffle sauce. Continue with grilled gam bas and a sorbet of the house to cleanse your pallet. Not forgetting the juicy stuffed pork fillet with port sauce, vegetables, and grilled cheese potato. Round the meal up with a fantastic New Years’ Eve dessert. All of this
will be offered from €45 per person with a €30 deposit. The unique bar and restau rant are in separate adjacent buildings and both serve de lightful food with a Belgian twist. The Bonanza Bar has a relaxed and fun feel, with live entertainment, music and cocktails. Join a fun quiz and lucky cards on Wednesdays and enjoy a special two course set menu for just €8.50 on Sundays. For an intimate evening, dining in the restaurant is ide al. Dark wooden beams, ex posed stone walls and the delicately laid out tables gives a cosy ambience. An à la carte menu is available and special occasions can be catered for, booked in advance. Over the winter period, the Bonanza Restaurant and Bar will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays. See our advert below.
MUSICAL HARMONY: Performers from the school in action.
Rock at La Zenia ON Sunday December 8, at 6pm there is a real treat for visitors to La Zenia Boulevard when youngsters from the Music and Harmony School in Torrevieja present their own rock show. The school has been in existence for some 11 years and teaches all aspects of music with em phasis on singing and playing of all types musical instruments and in many styles from classical to pop to rock.
Singers from the school who will be taking part in this one and a half hour performance were se lected to perform on Spanish TV show La Voz and this is bound to be an exciting performance. If you like bands such as Nirvana, Metallica, Scorpions and Queen this will be ideal for you and the family and what’s more it’s free. They will also be performing La Magia de Navi dad, at the Centro Cultural Virgen Del Carmen in Torrevieja on Sunday December 22.
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RAISING FUNDS: One of the many special gifts on offer.
Christmas Fair THE Marina Bar in Torrevieja was a hive of activity when it held its Christmas Fair to raise funds for AFA Alzheimer’s based in the town. The billiard table was covered with gifts which were ideal for stocking the raffle, tombola and stands and the large number of people who attended enjoyed buying some early Christmas presents whilst listen ing to seasonal songs played by the Phoenix band. Santa Claus arrived from the North Pole
and handed out Santa shaped chocolates to the large number of excited children who queued up to give him their Christmas gift lists. Representatives of the charity were there to see the support that was being given and the sum of €1,493.56 was raised on the day. That wasn’t all however as €200 had been raised from an earlier ‘Fright Night’ held in the bar so the grand total handed over to AFA Alzheimer’s was rounded up to €1,693.56.
Tournedos Rossini The most decadent, luxurious, voluptuous, steak you can get. THIS dish is really both simple, and crushingly luxurious at the same time. Take a good quality piece of fillet steak. It should be cut thick and flash fried both sides and come out pink if not rare, but you can tell your restaurant how you want it done. Meanwhile, some toasted Brioche is prepared and the steak is placed upon it and topped off with a TOURNEDOS ROSSINI: Making a gentle comeback. slice of Foie Gras pate. It is then put under a grill and grilled until the Its invention has several chefs vying for the pate starts to melt. accolade, French chef MarieAntione Careme, Finally, a rich Madeira sauce is usually Adelphe Duglere, or Auguste Escoffier from added with truffles and mushrooms, and cas the Savoy Hotel. caded over the top. Tournedos Rossini became very fashionable All of this varies with every restaurant so in the 70’s, before fading away, but as it is so while they agree in basics there may be chef’s mouthwateringly delightful, it is making a alterations, there is no ‘official’ way to make gentle comeback in first class restaurants. this dish. Cheaper versions might not be so In Javea, you can try it at Le Gourmand on well made either. the Carreteria Jesus Pobre, 966 289 686. Ask It is generally accepted that Tournedos for Benjamin and do tell him you saw this in Rossini is a French steak dish, though the Swiss Euro Weekly News. Benjamin speaks English and Alsace Germans might argue this point. It French and Spanish. was named after 19th century composer John Le Seuer Gioachino Rossini.
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IN DEMAND: Royal British Legion Concert Band looking for more musicians.
Carols in the Square THE recently formed Royal British Legion Concert Band evolved from the Alpengold Oompah Band, the Vega Baja Big Band and the Phoenix Concert Band about a year ago and cur rently consists of 18 mem bers and resident singer Valerie Lynch. They play regularly at special events around Costa Blanca both for charity and for Remembrance Services and their next appearance will be at Carols in the Square on Friday December 13 at 5pm where they will be playing with the Spanish Wind and Youth Band as well as the Crescendo and the Studio 32 choirs. The event is free and takes place in the Plaza de la Constitución outside of the church and this year is in memory of Bill Singleton, a founder member of the band who died recently. As the band becomes more and more in demand it needs to expand its mem bership and is looking in particular for those who play, stringed, woodwind or brass instruments who could add their talents to the band, which plays a large repertoire of different styles of music from musi cals, ballads, marches and carols. They meet every Tuesday
at 4pm in the basement of the Sophia Wellness Centre in La Regia under the direc tion of David Last and all potential musicians of any age who don’t have to be members of the Royal British Legion will be welcome to pop in for a chat. Alternatively call Graham Robinson on 00 44 772 406 4251 to find out more, visit their Facebook page Royal British Legion Concert Band Spain or email robinsongra ham256@googlemail.com.
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CHAT WITH FRIENDS: Another good lunch for RNA members.
IT has been a busy time in Torrevieja for expatriates recently with a social get together organised by the Royal Naval Association (RNA) Torrevieja Branch where a large group enjoyed the
menu del dia at Miguel’s Rincon restaurant in Los Montesinos. Chat with friends old and new was the order of the day and as is usual there was a raffle before the time came for the par ty to finish.
They welcome nonmilitary personnel into their friendly and engaging group as Associate Members, so if you want to find out more call Membership Secretary, Danny Kay on 966 716 274 or visit their website www.rnatorrevieja.com.
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Modernising construction BUILDING in Spain has just stepped its game up. Compa nies in the real estate sector are taking a new direction and committing to the mod ernisation of housing con struction. Industrialised mod ules are already very extended in the UK and now, they’re gaining popularity among Spanish developers. Modules such as luxury bathrooms are being de signed and produced in large quantities by innova tive Spanish businesses. The client, specifies the style, finish and measurements of the bathroom, that is then replicated in mass. Once the build is ready, all that is left is the insertion of the com pletely finished rooms. Companies like Hydrodis eño, based in Almeria, offer this service to both large and smallscale projects. A fully
personalised kitchen or bath room module is designed, manufactured and produced in the time frame of 20 weeks. Clients are able to see the first mockup module of their con cept just five weeks into the process.
The fabrication process in cludes making a concrete mould to exact measurement specifications, installing the kitchen or bathroom, complet ing with accessories and finally a clean before the packaging of the module.
Installation of these fully finished rooms is done with a crane that inserts the module into the building and the mod ules are placed on top of neo prene that protects the base. Developer AEDAS Home has just completed an order for
INNOVATION: Industrialised bathrooms are very popular in the UK.
5,000 luxury bathrooms for all new builds until 2021. This will mean the largescale incorpo ration of industrialised bath rooms in Spanish homes. Their Operations Director has an nounced the decision is mod ernising the construction of houses, a sector he says has barely evolved in the last 100 years. The use of modules in place of builders individually in stalling bathrooms will mean multiple advantages for the
sector and customers. The in novating idea will coexist with the traditional bathroom but will signify more polished re sults and a likely reduction of building deadlines. AEDAS Homes believe the new system will safeguard fixed costs until the end of the building work, at a time when the market is exposed to infla tion of construction costs. The company expect the system will help reduce any increase in the price of homes.
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS IS ALCOHOL COSTING YOU MORE THAN MONEY? Drinking to excess not only affects your health it can spill over into every other aspect of your life – damaging everything that is important to you. English-speaking AA meetings are held throughout the Costa Blanca from Valencia City to Murcia. Anyone wishing to attend a meeting or discuss a possible drinking problem contact Costa Blanca North: *648 169 045* or Costa Blanca South: *625 912 078* or Costa Calida *679 385 105*. All calls are treated in the strictest confidence. AA in German: 645 456 075; Spanish: 679 212 535; Flemish: 635 047 053; and Scandinavian: 659 779 222. www.aa-costablanca.org (93323) ROUNDABOUT CHARITY SHOP. We are soon into winter and very soon we will be feeling the cold! It is time therefore for another visit to the shop where you might find a bargain or two. Choose from the clothing selection, jewellery, household goods, books or bric-a-brac. There is usually something there for everyone - but not always. Charitable donations have recently been made to The Alzheimers Centre, Cancer Research and The Amigos Ambulance Service. We still need your help with donations etc. Please keep them coming in! We are situated on Avenida Del Furs close to the Fountain Round-
about and immediate left by Don Colchon bed shop. (93325) ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION, Torrevieja Branch now meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1700 (5pm) at CHE LOCO bar/restaurant, El Chaparral urbanization, Torrevieja. For more information please contact Chairman Paul Edwards on 618644934, Vice Chairman Danny Kay on 966716274 or Secretary Margaret Forshaw on 966921996. (95455) ROYAL BRITISH LEGION - Why not make this year the year you volunteer? Call and see how you can help either as a caseworker (with full training) or as a Telephone Buddy. We also visit beneficiaries who are housebound or in hospital. If you feel you could support us here in Spain, and you have a Spanish phone number then why not email us for more info tbuddyhhvisits@gmail.com. If you or your partner served or are serving, and you feel you need help or support then contact us using the details on the card, we are here for the small things as well as the big, sometimes talking to someone is the first step to feeling more in control. It can be a personal need or some help with your home or information on what or who to speak to on a medical issue, we help with signposting if we cannot help directly, just call and have a chat with Pam who will try to guide you to where you need to be. If you would like to go to a branch meeting then find your nearest one at, http://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/orihuela-costa - covering from Punta Prima to San Javier. The branch meets at Olympia restaurant, Mil Palmeras on 3rd Tuesday of each month at 19.00 19.30pm. More info can be found on branch website www.orihuelacostarbl.co.uk. (95457)
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Tel. 606 990 665 for more details PHILIP SCOTT LODGE No 10671 of the RAOB meets every Friday in the Bar Catorce, Benijofar. Please call the secretary, Colin Bird on 693 287 614 for further information. (95459) CHARITY BOOK STALL PEGO THURSDAY MARKET. Selection of over 500 books, all proceeds given to the elderly/disabled of Pego and local Animal Rescue. More stock always required, please contact Chrissie 965 977 228/617 647 395 (95460) CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (MABS) MURCIA/MAR MENOR Help and support is just a phone call away, Avda Rio Nalón, Tel: 693 275 779 (95462) PILAR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, Calle Canalejas, 3. Pilar de la Horadada. Sunday Service at 11am & Thursday at 5pm for Prayer and Praise and Worship. Home groups meet during the week. All welcome from any church background or none. For further information, www.pi larchurch.org Reg No: 2009SG/A (95463) Torrevieja Christian Fellowship From Sunday 1st of September Salt Church, formally known as Torrevieja Christian Fellowship will be relocating to Calle Daya Nueva 12, Poligono Ind.Levante 11, 03187 Los Montesinos. Sunday Celebration 10.30.a.m. with “Kids Church”. Everyone is welcome! We look forward to meeting you. For further information see our website www.tcf-Spain.org or tel 966 700 391. (95464) THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BRANCH. Former & serving aircrews of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are welcome to join this convivial & friendly organisation, now in its 21st year. www.aca costablanca.org or call the Secretary on: 966 495 042 (95465) STROKE ASSOCIATION Spain (formally known as Torrevieja stroke support) meet every Wednesday and Friday 2.30pm until 5.00pm. Our new address is Casa de Cultura, Calle Francisco Ribera Perez Benijofar. Our aim
is to help and support stroke survivors and their careras. With rehabilitation, speech therapy, OC therapy and a very active social group. For info please contact 654 801 260 or email strokesupport group@hotmail.com, website: torreviejastrokesupport.org. We are always looking for volunteers who have the skills and knowledge to support our groups and activities. (95473) ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meet the 1st Monday of every month at Lounge D, Calle Holanda, Plaza Mayor, Gran Alacant at 6pm. For further info, contact the branch Secretary at granala cant.secretary@rbl.community CAMPELLO CONTRA CANCER in conjunction with AECC Association Esp a ño l Co ntra Ca nc e r ha s opened a charity shop at C/Virgen de los Desamparados No 13 (next door to Mas y mas) El Campello. The shop is open Mon-Fri 10 - 2pm and is run by unp a i d vo l u n t e e r s a n d a l l monies raised goes to the A E C C . We u r g e n t l y n e e d donations of clothes, books, large and small furn i t u r e e t c ., a n d w e w i l l arrange collection of large items. We need volunteers to help out in the shop and also clothes rails, shelves etc. for display. Please supp o r t yo u r l o c a l C a n c e r charity and if you wish to obtain literature or simply talk to someone. Please stop by at the shop. Contact Mina or Trisha. Tel 650 071 278 or 610 921 413 email aecc_campello@hot mail.com (95475)
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INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY, TORREVIEJA Calle Urbano Arregui, 23, Torrevieja 03185, Alicante Evangelical non-denominational church. All nationalities welcome. Sunday service 11.00 a.m; Sunday school; Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11.00 a.m. Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30 p.m. House groups in Torrevieja, La Siesta, La Zenia - Contact 966 752 543 / 966 799 273. For other church matters phone: 966 799 273 / /617 215 463 www.icatorrevie ja.org (95476) ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION (Costa Blanca) The aim of the Association is to bring together not just ex Royal Marines, but ex Service personnel with an affinity to the Royal Marines. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 5.30. For further details Hon Sec 692 938 664 FREEMASONRY. Are you aware that Freemasonry is
thriving on the Costa Blanca? There are various lodges meeting up throughout the Valencia region. If you already are a Mason or simply wish to know more about Freemasonry in Spain please contact Harry Palmer Membership Committee. Tel: 966 712 326 or email: palmers.quesada@ya hoo.co.uk (95477)
THE PATIENCE LODGE No 2177 of the R.A.O.B meets every Sunday morning at the Sacko´s Bar, El Limonar near Las Siesta at 10am. We are always looking for new and lapsed members to join us. Please call Secretary Dave Tonge on 688 704 091 for further information. (253807)
ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION (1359) COSTA BLANCA BRANCH. The branch meets at Restaurant EL NACIONAL , Punta Prima (on N332) on the third Tuesday of every month at 14.30 hours. You do not have to be an ex-member of the RAF to join this friendly Association, which supports the welfare needs of the RAF Family and also provides a social hub for all its members be they ex RAF or otherwise. For further information about the association and its activities, please contact the Chairman on 673 766 649, or the Welfare Officer on 615 048 892. Please visit our website : www.rafa.org.uk/costa-blan ca. (238593)
CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH EVERY SUNDAY AT 10.30am. Everyone welcome at Turre Evangelical Church next to Muebles Nuñez just across form the vet. Tea, coffee and fellowship after every service. Transport can be arranged. Tel: 950 617 549 www.giv inglight.com.
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‘Rusty Nail’ Tue 24 Dec 19 8:30 pm Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist Sun 29 Dec 19 6:00 pm Christingle Service SAN FULGENCIO Sun 15 Dec 19 6:00 pm Ecumenical Carol Service LAGO JARDIN Wed 18 Dec 19 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm Chaplaincy Holy Hour Wed 18 Dec 19 6:00 pm Carol Singing outside Lago Jardín – (followed by Tapas) Thur 26 Dec 19 12:00 noon Holy Eucharist (St Stephen) LA MANGA Tue 24 Dec 19 6:00 pm Christmas Eve – Holy Eucharist (St Teresa’s, Las Lomas Village). For more information on the workings of the Chaplaincy and other planned activities and events – please view their website: http://www.c-of-e-torrevie ja.com/wp/ The specific location of the various Churches together with their normal Services can be found at: http://www.c-of-e -torrevieja.com/wp/where- weare/ Also follow them on their Facebook pages too: https://www.facebook.com/ anglicantorrevieja/ The Anglican Chaplaincy extends a very warm and friendly welcome to all denominations who live in or are visiting our area and our Church Centres
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WRANGLER MODEL: The only full open-air 4x3 SUV available on the market. fort and while the boot space of just 185 litres is tiny, it is adequate for local shopping and can be ex panded to take larger items by folding down the rear
seats. The retrostyle cabin is simple, unfussy and func tional. The car has good all round visibility and its small stature and light steering make it an ideal city car, ag ile in narrow streets and tight parking spaces. Out on the open road it can cruise at motorway speeds with out too much engine noise intrusion and although the seats may look basic, they are comfortable on longer journeys. Top speed of 1.2litre petrol model is 186 kph
(116 mph) and the 0100 kph time 12.9 seconds which in such a small and nimble car doesn’t actually feel as slow as the time may suggest. Average fuel econ omy is 18.9 kpl (53.3 mpg) and emissions 116 g/km. There are many rivals in the city car sector, including the Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10 and SEAT Mii and while some may offer a little more in terms of standard equipment or better fuel economy, when it comes to sheer visual charisma the Fi at 500 still leads the way.
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Hamilton wins the Abu Dhabi IT was never in doubt. Brit Lewis led every lap. Hamilton had done it his 11th race win of 2019, with the drivers’ title already wrapped up. It was a phenomenal performance. Some pyrotechnics fired up on the final straight as the cele brations of the season came to an end in Abu Dhabi. Hamilton finished first, Ver stappen second, Leclerc third, Bottas a brilliant fourth having started last on the grid. Someone on the radio from the Mercedes pit lane summed it all up “Get in there Lewis, what a drive … you didn’t even break into a sweat with that one.” Hamilton replied: “I can as sure you I am sweating. What a race, what a weekend. I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone here, and back home. I gotta say … this one’s for the fans.” This was the first December held Grand Prix since 1963 and after a long season Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton celebrated in style spinning doughnuts on
VICTORIOUS: Lewis Hamilton put on a phenomenal performance. the track in front of race fans. When he eventually got to the podium he threw the tro phy aloft in pure celebration
spirit. It’s been an amazing achieve ment by Hamilton and his Mer cedes team. Can the Briton win
Brom back on top A LASTMINUTE Charlie Austin penalty helped West Bromwich Albion return to the top of the Sky Bet Championship with a fifthsucces sive victory on Monday night. Despite a dominant performance Slaven Bil ic’s side found themselves heading into the fi nal minute level at 00, with Leeds having tak en top spot over the weekend but when Kyle Edwards rushed through on goal he was un fairly tackled by Declan Rudd, and referee Oliver Langford had no hesitation and pointed to the spot. Charlie Austin scored, sending Rudd the wrong way before sidefooting his penalty in to the bottomright corner creating scenes of jubilation in the away end amongst Baggies fans! Bilic named an unchanged side after a 41 victory against Bristol City last Wednesday. The early stages of the game saw Albion dominate possession, but it took until close to the 45th minute mark to create the first shooting opportunity of the evening to excite their vocal away following. Nathan Ferguson picked the ball up in his own half and beat his man. The young full back powered forward and Preston’s backline parted, allowing him to rifle a shot at goal, which Rudd managed to tip over the bar. Preston went close next. Sean Maguire found himself unmarked in the Albion penalty box following a throwin and hit a shot which Sam Johnstone had to turn around at his near post.
Bilic’s side bounced straight back, though. Matt Phillips found a yard on the edge of the Preston box and hit a curling leftfooted effort just wide before whipping in a superb free kick to the back post which Kyle Bartley could n’t quite turn in. Phillips continued to be at the centre of the Baggies’ attacking intent, hitting a shot onto the turn straight at Rudd. Albion continued to control the ball as they searched for a way past the hosts’ resolute defence, and once again Phillips found space on the edge of the box and hit a low effort, which Rudd again got his hands to and tipped wide. Plenty of possession eventually paid divi dends though when Baggies’ Kyle Edwards burst through on goal and went around Rudd, who tripped the Albion winger, with referee Langford pointing straight to the spot. Austin stepped up to tuck the penalty into the corner, adding the perfect ending to a con vincing away performance from the Baggies. West Brom went back to the top of the table leaving their many travelling fans with a cheery trip home. We the Euro Weekly News spoke to Julian Dicks (West Brom Coach) after the game Dick sie said “Tough game, very tough game but we knew we had to win it to get back on top of the table Preston are a very good side and it was tough to break them down but we got there in the end to take away the three points.”
another one next year, and draw level with Michael Schu macher on seven drivers titles is now the big question?
Meanwhile Vettel was in sar castic mood when asked: “How do you feel about the season?” he replied “I feel like I want to go and get changed now, but instead I have to stand here and answer your questions. I’m only being honest.” Whilst Bottas was pleasantly pleased with himself after starting at the back of the grid in the other Mercedes. He said “It was a pretty tough race, I was giving everything I could, but I have to say it was pretty good fun, coming from the back. It wasn’t the easiest, without any DRS in the first 20 laps … but I feel I couldn’t have done anything more, I gave it everything and that’s what matters.” Speculation was rife all weekend though that Lewis Hamilton was off to join Ferrari after he admitted he wants to join the Italian giants before he ends his career Totto Wolf admitting at this stage there was a 25 per cent chance it could take place before next season.
SPORT Hammering on CHELSEA suffered a shock 10 defeat to strug gling West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in the West v the East Derby. Aaron Cresswell scored the winner in the second half to condemn Chelsea to backto back Premier League defeats. Chelsea remain in fourth place but Totten ham reduced the gap to seven points with a win over Bournemouth. West Ham thought they had doubled their lead after 67 minutes through Michail Anto nio, but VAR disallowed the goal for handball. The victory sees West Ham steer four points clear of the relegation places and eases pres sure off manager Manuel Pellegrini. Frank Lampard’s side host Aston Villa in mid week, while West Ham visit Wolves. Lampard told reporters that he still be lieves in his squad and thinks they have shown some great things this season. But he pointed out that ‘we played below par today, it’s time for a bit of character and see our re action for Aston Villa on Wednesday.’ The manager went on to say ‘we did not do enough in the final third I think that’s been the story in the last three games.’ Before the game, Chilean Pellegrini had looked in danger of becoming the third Lon
don Premier League manager this month to lose his job after Tottenham Hotspur dis missed Mauricio Pochettino and Arsenal sacked Unai Emery. Pellegrini said that “for me the most diffi cult thing this week was not about my future or about the job, it was to convince the play ers not to change, that we were doing the right thing.” West Ham goalkeeper David Martin, whose father Alvin played for the club for many years, made his debut on Saturday aged 33 and was in tears at the end. After his fine debut, he told British press that “it still doesn’t feel real” and that he was just pleased he got through it without letting anyone down, adding “actually I enjoyed it in the end.” “My dad didn’t say much I think we were both in tears. For my dad to play for the club for 21 years and see it, and for me to make my de but, keep a clean sheet and get a win for the boys, it is so pleasing.” West Ham fans were in full spirit having not won at Stamford Bridge for 17 years but they are still in doubt regards their manager who needs a successful winning run to relieve the pressures currently on his shoulders.
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JAVIER TEBAS, president of the Spanish premier league, resigned from his post on Monday, but will stand for re-election.
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Messi wins his sixth Ballon d’Or IT’S official, Lionel Messi is the winner of the 2019 Bal lon d’Or and makes history by becoming the first player ever to have won the trophy six times. Messi was level with Cris tiano Ronaldo, with five Bal lon d’Ors, and now he has moved onto his unique level. At a starstudded ceremo ny in Paris on Monday evening, the FC Barcelona star was crowned the world’s best player for the first time since 2015, seeing off strong competition from the likes of Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk. Cristiano Ronaldo finished third in the voting. At the ceremony, Luka Modric presented the Barcelona captain with the trophy, after the Croatian’s year of holding it in 2018 came to an end.
TROPHY RECORD: Messi is first player to win the Ballon d’Or six times. Messi was accompanied by his wife and two children, in addition to some of the club’s senior staff as he collected the trophy at the France Football gala. Messi later posted on Facebook: ‘Thanks to France Football and the journalists who voted
for me. I couldn’t have won this award without the help of my teammates, both those at FC Barcelona and the Ar gentina national team, and that’s why this prize is theirs too. Of course, it also belongs to my family, who I dedicate it to, and who give me such great support every day.’