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Pedestrian centre gaining ground

Council in the market for ideas FUENGIROLA Council is seeking cross-party cooperation on establishing a viable plan for the future of the Mercacentro. The market has been a source of unrest in recent weeks with merchants criticising the council for a lack of action and support. Mayor Ana Mula is seeking to pool ideas for a way forward for the traders.

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Not quite dancing in the streets ESTEPONA will hold its annual street party next month which will again feature a range of free activities for young and old to enjoy. The cultural celebration is in its sixth year and will take place from March 9 to 11 with excitement already beginning to build. It has become a highlight of the cultural, leisure and tourist calendar in the town, with performances and concerts to please all tastes. Councillor for Culture, Blas Ruzafa, is encouraging residents and tourists to take part and enjoy ‘Estepona, Garden of the Costa del Sol.’ Revenues that the festivities bring in have funded the comprehensive remodelling of a number of streets in the area. The events programme features a concert band led by Pablo Carbonell called Los Toreros Muertos, and the Spanish pop group La Union. Other musical performances include the Young Provincial Orchestra of Malaga, and the Garcia Fajer Foundation. More than 100 prizes will be raffled at the event, including holidays, boat trips and free restaurant meals. There will also be a historical re-en-

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TORREMOLINOS Council has approved the second phase of works to pedestrianise the town centre. Initial work began in January with pipelines and infrastructure, and will continue throughout the year. The project has been designed by Malaga architect Salvador Moreno Peralta, and will feature the creation of a large boulevard that will cross the Costa del Sol square. In May the surface paving will begin with the aim of opening the boulevard in December. The whole renovation has required an investment from the council of €2.5 million.

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INSIDE THIS WEEK ... DRY JANUARY SPARKS BACKUP PLAN

P2 NUMBER OF NURSERY PLACES TO RISE: COUNCIL ALSO LAYS ON PARENTING CLASSES

P11 BRITISH FOOTBALL CLUBS NOW COMING TO MARBELLA CHECK MATES: Young people compete in an outdoor chess contest. actment for the first time, based on the revolution of 1831. Other activities include the national

contest of ham cutters, an intercolleg iate chess tournament , f lamenco shows, and children’s parties.

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THE Costa del Sol will buy four billion litres of water from the Campo de Gibraltar this summer. Public water firm Acosol revealed the ground-breaking measure, which is designed to guarantee supply over the period when demand is greatest. It is the first time that the emergency plan agreed in 2016 has been triggered, as drought fears rise following a dry winter. Acosol CEO Manuel Cardeña confirmed the move, and suggested that the transfer of water could begin as early as next month, once the Junta de Andalucia regional government has completed a technical assessment of the pipes. A second deal with the municipal company Emasa will see supplies topped up with water from Malaga. Mr Cardeña said: “At this point in time the Costa del Sol might have more demand, but when we have a surplus and they need it, it can be transferred in the opposite way. “The situation is getting more complicated by the day due to the lack of rain, but I trust there will be a change before summer, with some forecast for next week,” he added.

EMERGENCY MEASURES: Water will be piped from Cadiz Province to the Costa del Sol. He went on to encourage town halls to use recycled water from one of Acosol’s seven treatment plants to irrigate public spaces and clean streets, while reducing overall consumption by at least 10 per cent. Officials from the two companies and their Campo de Gibraltar counterpart Arcgisa are now locked in talks to establish

a set price for each cubic metre of water. The regional authority is expected to announce an official state of drought before the end of February. Mr Cardeña believes the decree will be ‘ver y similar’ to that issued in 2005, meaning that ‘water consumption for irrigation, street cleaning and the filling of swimming pools will be heavily reduced.’

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Dry January sparks backup plan

EN ROUTE: Work has begun on the new road.

€5 million new link road to unite the town by Tom Woods TORREBLANCA is set to enjoy significantly improved links with the rest of Fuengirola and the Costa del Sol under new plans from local mayor, Ana Mula. Work has started on a new link road inland from the main coastal dual carriageway, going under the railway line near Carvajal beach and towards Torreblanca. The links between Carvajal and Torreblanca have been hampered by the rail tracks. Mayor Mula has explained that the first phase of the work is underway and involves the construction of a tunnel and supporting structure under the rail route. This will be followed by construction of the road itself and landscaping. The new route will be a dual carriageway running from the Lions Club roundabout on the main coastal road, and heading northwards. The total cost is expected to be around €5 million.

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Council gets to heart of problem SAN PEDRO market has now become equipped with a defibrillator in case of emergencies. Trade councillor R afael Piña said: “ This initiative, promoted by the Trade department, is another safety measure for the public in terms of first aid, and is destined to save lives.” The town up to now has had access to two other defibrillators that are used by police patrols and at sports facilities according

to need. “Now it is time to teach t h e n e ce s s a r y co u r s e s to public workers, so that they are capable of utilising the equipment where necessary,” added Piña. Director of the DYA Ambulance ser vice, Manuel Mejias, thanked the council for its commitment to cardio-protected public spaces, saying: “Defibrillators save lives and training is very important.”

Search for Antonio Ortega focus narrows

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HEART WARMING: The equipment will help to further protect the public.

Two caught after selling drugs to teenager OFFICERS of the National Police have arrested two men in Los Boliches, Fuengirola, for selling drugs to a teenager. The bust took place on February 16 and the men were found to have been carrying €700 in cash. Police also searched the home of the suspects, where they seized 73 grams of hashish,

8.5 grams of magic mushrooms, an undisclosed quantity of marihuana, precision scales and other narcotics related equipment. The men will face charges at the court of Fuengirola. MUG’S GAME: The suspects were apprehended in Los Boliches.

THE search for Antonio Ortega, the 32year-old man who has been missing since January 22 in Torremolinos, is now centred on La Palmilla in the north of the town. A group of relatives and friends are currently combing the neighbourhood, as well as the districts of La Trinidad and El Perchel, where several witnesses also claim to have seen him. Although there were rumours that Mr Ortega had been located, both his family and the police have confirmed that he is still missing. The only breakthrough in the search so far has been the discovery of his dog on February 4, which has also been recruited into the operation. According to his mother, Mr Ortega was not carrying any documentation or mobile phone when he disappeared. He measures 1.80 metres tall, weighs around 72 kilos and was wearing black sweatpants with blue sneakers.

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MARBELLA Council has opened the ‘Maria Maestro’ climbing wall at the Paco Cantos sports centre. Mayor Angeles Muñoz said: “These are facilities that respond to the increasing demand of climbing enthusiasts. “ T hey will become a meeting point both for adults and children who want to take up this dynamic discipline which is on the rise.” Mayor Muñoz also thanked the president of the C limbing C lub, Maria Maestro, for her hard work, determination and enthusiasm. Maria Maestro responded that it was a very special occasion as it is “an objective that we have been pursuing for more than eight years since the climbing club first formed. “This climbing wall secures both the facilities and the future for this extraordinary sport in Marbella.” T he wall is a multifunctional space of almost 300 square metres, catering for all levels of climbing. All the safety protocols have been met and there are 14 scalable routes.

UPHILL TASK: Children enjoy tackling the new wall.

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New climbing wall given assent by council

TUNING IN: The new headquarters will enable broadcasters to improve programmes.

New radio studios making waves ESTEPONA Council has revealed that the first broadcasts from the new headquarters of its radio and television studios are underway. The smart and spacious facilities on the industrial estate are a big improvement on the previous building on the Plaza de Las Flores, which will now be converted into a hotel. Improvements to both the interior and exterior of the new premises have been made at a cost of €105,988. Features include a production room, two radio studios, three assembly rooms, news and television studios, and a waterproof roof.

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New €40 million apartment complex

by Tom Woods THE Basque investment group Gailur Taldea plans to invest €40 million on 27 luxury apartments on the Golden Mile in Marbella. Investors want construction to begin this year and the sale prices will range from €1 million to €3 million per apartment. There will be three blocks of nine apartments each to be built on a plot of 9,000 square metres,

while 50 per cent of the land will be reserved for green areas and private recreation. The closed community will have 24-hour security, spa, private and community pools, a gym, and areas to relax. Although a draft plan is at an advanced stage, the project is still pending the final approval of the council. Sergio Fernandez, Director of the project for Gailur Taldea, said the proposals are “of the highest quality, adapted to

the latest trends and technologies, and made to satisfy the most demanding buyers.” In addition, the exclusive market has seen Russians, Saudi Arabians and British joined by Central Europeans, Scandinavians, and the Spanish themselves. Fernandez added that investors are seeking “modern and luxurious buildings with large outdoor areas, exclusive community services, strong security and privacy in a strategic location.”

THE HM Customs Department of Gibraltar has seized 649 packages of cigarettes from two Spanish registered vehicles. A member of the public at the International Commercial C e n t r e (ICC) became suspicious of the vehicles and duly informed the authorities on Tuesday. Customs Enforcement sent a patrol crew to the area in question and the goods were confiscated. However, no arrests were made and investigations are continuing. HM Customs encourages the public to report on irregular activity and the

number to contact is +350 200 467 31.

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LUXURY LIVING: The new apartments will join other exclusive homes in the area.

Authorities swoop on cigarettes haul

BAGS OF FAGS: Investigations into the case are ongoing.

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HOME COMFORTS: The shelter will be a sanctuary for the homeless.

New centre open to the homeless by Tom Woods THE Inclusion Centre has officially opened its doors in Marbella to provide uninterrupted service for the homeless from 9am to 9pm every day of the year. Mayor Angeles Muñoz said “This is the result of the close collaboration between Marbella Council and the Red Cross. “The centre is urgent and provides a meeting space where people have

the opportunity to rest and receive support.” The concept emerged out of the need to help the vulnerable and those who have become excluded from society for different reasons. An action plan produced by the council back in 2011 emphasised the importance of improving the living conditions of people in dire economic circumstances. With the support of the Department of Social

Rights, the council has taken responsibility for the funding of the centre, amounting to €307,000. The sum will cover three areas: staff, activities, and building maintenance and management. Councillor for Social Rights, Isabel Cintado, commented “This centre was conceived as a space to meet the needs of the homeless community, but also to generate changes in behaviour and create better social cohesion.”

Train plans on track for new retail park PROPERTY company Intu plans to connect its proposed shopping complex in Torremolinos with the centre of the town by train. Intu was bought by British retail giant Hammerson last year (though it kept its name), and is forging ahead with a range of plans for the commercial park. The latest proposals will not only allow access to the shopping centre by car, but by electric train, bicycle and pedestrian pathways too. The idea has been drawn up in the new general plan for urban planning, which is waiting for final approval from the Ministry of

Public Works. Intu’s wider vision is to build the largest commercial and leisure park in the Mediterranean, but the current road network in Torremolinos would be insufficient to meet visitor demand. Given that the centre of Torremolinos is being increasingly pedestrianised, Intu is happy for the retail park to be used as a parking space for those wishing to go into town. That is why the electric train would be useful in both directions, and would be welcomed by locals and tourists alike.

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Modern centre gets clean bill of health Credit: Facebook, Rafa Martinez

TEN companies have submitted their bids to take charge of the constr uction of the new health centre in San Pedro. T he process for the tender of the works, which was started in December by the Junta de Andalucia regional government, will now go into the review phase. The project is estimated to cost â‚Ź5.7 million and has become a necessity in the area due to the continued poor condition of the current facilities. Following an a g re ement be-

HEALTHY OUTLOOK: The current deteriorating health centre will be replaced.

tween the Andalucian Health Service and Marbella Council to go ahead with the plans, the Ministry of Health has itself taken responsibility for the oversight of the project. Its responsibilities include ensuring the technical efficiency of the pro j ect , staffing , building maintenance and commissioning. The new health centre is expected to cater for 45,000 residents, tripling the current capacity. According to the construction contrac t to b e awarde d, the

timescale allocated for the works is to be 18 months. Unlike the old centre, the new facilities will feature a dentist and a mental health unit, with a group therapy room and other specialist areas. Physiotherapy will also be available to patients, with consultation, rehabilitation and electrotherapy rooms. In addition, there will be space available for health education, social work , and other public services.

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Mum’s the word

FITNESS FIESTA: The new complex will cater for a variety of activities.

EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE: Ruled that pregnant workers can be sacked.

A TOP European Union court has ruled that companies can legally fire pregnant workers provided they form par t of general staffing cuts. The decision comes after the European Court of Justice (ECJ) concluded that Spanish firm Bankia did not act unlawfully when sacking a pregnant woman in 2013. Jessica Por ras was g iven her marching orders by the

failed bank in 2013, prior to its bailout by the Spanish government. But the ECJ said that her dismissal was not related to her pregnancy and did not violate EU law. EU Directive 92/85 states that a pregnant worker cannot be fired at any time from conception until the end of her maternity leave, but exceptions are permitted under

national law for reasons not related to pregnancy. According to the ECJ, Ms Porras received a low grade in a company evaluation. The ruling said: “By today’s judgement, the Court rules that Directive 92/85 does not preclude national legislation which allows an employer to dismiss a pregnant worker in the context of a collective redundancy.”

Athletics stadium up and running MAYOR of Estepona, Jose Maria Garcia Urbano, has helped place the first stone of the new Athletics Stadium. Based in the north of the town, the sports complex will also feature a football field and high jumping facilities. The excavation works, which began last December, are close to completion and the next focus will be on the

foundation of the stadium and a two-storey car park. Mayor Urbano praised the impact that the complex will have on sports provision in the area for both professionals and amateurs. “This is one of the greatest projects Estepona has seen, and will provide such a wonderful variety of uses,” he said.

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E S T EPONA’S council has announced the creation of two new classrooms for babies aged up to one. The rooms, in the El Mar and Los Pitufos nurseries, have made room for an extra 16 pupils. There are currently 350 children enrolled in centres designed for 0 to three-year-olds in the town. Luisa Lopez, the council’s education spokesperson, said local authorities would also be offering an orientation service to the parents of children throug h the Family School Programme. T he talk s will fo cus on common issues related to raising children between the ages of 0 and three, including toilet training, eating and sleeping habits and obedience. T he t a l k s a re s e t to b e held at the Padre Manuel C ultural Centre in the mornings and afternoons. The methods used in the classes will be participatory, with parents encouraged to

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Number of nursery places to rise: council also lays on parenting classes Credit: Estepona Council

WOOFLY TREATED: The well-bred Weimaraner was returned to its rightful owner.

A passage to India

MORE PLACES: Two new classrooms in Estepona are set to increase the number of nursery places by 16 talk about doubts and probin the pro gramme will be lems they face in looking afhelped with picking up lanter their children and soluguage skills through games tions offered. and activities. Cllr Lopez said the counA speech therapist will cil has also launched a new visit each of the five nursspeech therapy programme eries once a week to develop aimed at two-year-olds in the children’s lang ua ge Estepona’s nurseries. skills and to prevent future She added that children problems, Cllr Lopez said.

A MAN has been arrested by National Police officers in Fuengirola for allegedly stealing a dog worth €2,000 from his neighbour. According to an official statement from the police, the man jumped his neighbour’s fence and grabbed India, a hunting dog that was inside. The animal, a high pedigree adult Weimaraner, has since been returned to its relieved owner. The thief reportedly walked around casually in public with India and even took it into his ofTHREE people have been changed cocaine, cannabis fice, claiming at all times charged with selling drugs and hashish for stolen that he was the owner. near a Manilva school and items. India was found 17 several playgrounds. Police seized var ious days after going missing, The trio - all members quantities of dr ugs, inside a cage with two of a family clan in the €5,575 and £120 in cash, other Weimaraner dogs, Secadero neighbourhood plus two mopeds stolen in on a farm to which the sold to children and exEstepona and Gibraltar. man had access.

Family drugs rap

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Deputy Secretary Javier de las Cuevas dies MARBELL A Council is mourning the death on Monday of its deputy secretary, Javier Alberto de las Cuevas. T he official had been fighting cancer for almost two years, although after several months of sick leave he had bravely returned to work. De las Cuevas joined the council in 2006 and participated energetically in its reorganisation phase, a necessar y step after the difficulties of previous administrations. T he mayor of Marbella , Angeles Muñoz , said in a statement “For Marbella and on a personal level, the pass-

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LASTING LEGACY: Javier de las Cuevas was respected across the region. ing of Javier de las Cuevas is Bernal also paid his respects: “Javier de las Cuevas has left a great loss. He was a great professional, a great fighter us. and a great person. He was an exemplary pub“With all our heart we will lic servant, always available miss you.” to the city, especially in the Socialist councillor Jose difficult years.”

Council exercises restraint on sports fees MIJAS Council plans to reduce the fees for sports facilities in the town by 50 per cent. Mayor of Mijas, Juan Carlos Maldonado, said “We are going to do a study of costs in order to reduce rates for sports activities by half.

“Thanks to our competent approach to public finances, we will be able to bring in this measure as well as the tax reductions.” More than 6,000 participants in sport in the locality are expected to benefit from the policy.

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School initiative stepping up Photo Credit by: La Sala Group

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THE PILGRIMS: The Plymouth Argyle Team in training.

SPOTTED: Liverpool Head Coach Jurgen Klopp outside La Sala Banus.

British football clubs now coming to Marbella AFTER the winter break, teams who were involved in various European matches, took the opportunity to train in Marbella, it is now the turn of British clubs. To some extent, there was something of the sublime to the ridiculous (apologies to all you Pilgrim fans out there) as first Liverpool having beaten Porto 5-0 on Wednesday and with no match due to

be played this weekend because of the FA Cup, flew straight to Malaga to undertake some warmish weather practice in Marbella. Whilst the players were perhaps having to endure a tight training regime, Head Coach, Jurgen Klopp headed off for the music and great food at La Sala in Puerto Banus and was photographed at the venue which has welcomed some of

the cream of the Premier League and Championship teams and their top stars. After Liverpool left, the team from Plymouth Argyle, who are currently sitting in seventh place of League Division One (formerly known to older fans as League Division Three) came over for training. Other teams are expected over the next few weeks.

BENALMADENA Council is developing a programme to enable children to safely walk to school. It comes as part of a wider plan to promote exercise, independence, and also to curb pollution. The council believes that children will benefit from an increased awareness of their environment, road network, as well as the walk providing an opportunity for them to socialise with their friends before the school day. The initiative is called ‘safe school roads’ and pupils in the piloted schools have been supervised by Local Police along the route. Better signposts and new fencing have been installed, while new pedestrian crossings have also been painted. The project is part of the local health plan aimed at tacking modern life’s increasingly sedentary (and unhealthy) lifestyle. A safe route for pupils is planned for all schools, with the hope that mothers and fathers also help to supervise their children along the route.

Construction of new park is child’s play WORK is underway to create a new park in Torreblanca, as approved by Fuengirola Council. The green area is expected to be 1,500 square metres and will feature playgrounds and rest areas. It was previously a disused space but new trees will be planted, as well as a fountain and even a zip line for the more adventurous.

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RENOVATIONS: Announcing the decision to renovate the Don Miguel Hotel.

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MARBELL A Council has given the green light to Magna Hotels and Resor ts, to renovate the i c o n i c D o n M i g u e l Ho te l at a cost of €64.5 million. The building, which closed its doors in 2004, will be redesigned to cater for family all-inclusive holiday packages. T h e l i ce n ce fo r t h e d e molition of part of the hotel was granted last December, and French group Club Med will be in charge of the operation. Mayor Angeles Muñoz highlighted the impor-

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tance of the project which she said will be beneficial to the city as well as increasing employment locally. Despite already having the permits to carr y out the par tial demolition of the proper ty, Ma g na Hotels was waiting for the building permit to be granted so that it can star t all the works at the same time. The reopening of the resort is expected to lead to the creation of 300 jobs during the construction phase, and another 300 permanent jobs when it is up and running. There will be a clear

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commitment to sports areas and equipment, with a golf course, activity courts, a spa and swimming pools. The hotel will have 486 ro oms , plus staff accommodation along with conference rooms, and play areas divided by age range. It is believed that it may lose its name of Don Miguel, and that a complete revision of electrical and mechanical installations will take place along w i t h a to t a l re d e s i g n i n side and out. The grand opening of the new hotel is expected to be summer 2019.

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Fuengirola’s Calle Europa set for redevelopment THE Fuengirola Council have said they will spend around €280,000 on a remodelling project for the Calle Europa near the Las Piramides hotel. The works are set to begin this Monday and have a lead time of 28 days following a meeting held with the residents affected. Ana Mula, the town’s mayor, said a total of more than 2,710 square metres will be redeveloped under the plans. “It is a path that has become obsolete in regards to supply networks. It is more than 30-years-old so it is now necessary to renew it and adapt it to the needs of today,” she said. The plans include the renewal of roads and works to the area’s water supply. The redevelopment of the latter has been designed so that if a breakdown happens only a small number of residents will be affected. New power and phone lines will also be installed, as well as modern street lighting with a total of 14 new lamps set for the area. Nine bins and 26 bollards will also be placed on the road.

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REDEVELOPMENT: Fuengirola’s council is set to spend around €280,000 on works to the street. Improvements to the area’s accessibility will also be undertaken to bring the area in line with national rules that re-

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re d e ve l o p e d , w i t h s p a ce fo r m o re cars and motorcycles, according to reports.

The language of law in Spain WE often hear statements relating to the implication of contracts and other legal documents that are in a language different from Spanish. One of those statements has, by its own right, risen to the category of legal myth/urban legend. I am referring to the belief that a contract signed in Spain in a lang u a g e d i ff e r e n t f r o m o ff i c i a l Castilian (or for that matter regional languages) is null and void and thus, does not create rights or obligations. There is an evolution of the above far more twisted. If a person that does not understand Spanish and then signs any legal document in this language, they can challenge it in Court where, incidentally (according to a minority of expatriates) the Judge should -at the very least- know English but if not, a translator should always be provided to ensure his/her

rights are fully protected. The following notes should help dispel any potential confusion as to what is correct from what is not, ‘language-wise.’ • A document of a contractual nature can be drafted in any language for which an official translation service is available. This implies that contracts in a n y l a n g u a g e t h a t i s o ff i c i a l somewhere in the world is legal, since a valid translation can be provided. • Not understanding the content of a contract is not an excuse, as much as ignoring the law excuses no one, as the principle goes (save for some exceptions, notably in financial or investment contracts). • Pursuant to art. 142.1 of the Civil Procedure Law, ‘In all judicial procedures, the Judges, Senior Judges, Public Prosecutors, Court Clerks and other civil servants in courts and tribunals shall

use Castilian Spanish, the official language of the State.’ It also adds in 143.1 that ‘when a person who does not know C a s t i l i a n S p a n i s h n o r, i n t h e event, the own official language of the Autonomous Authority has to be questioned or make a declaration, or when it is necessary to personally let him know a decision, the court clerk may issue an order authorising any person who knows the language concerned to act as interpreter in which case the said interpreter shall be required to swear or promise that the translation is true to the original.’ • A n d f i n a l l y, i n a c c o r d a n c e to art. 144.1, ‘any document worded in a language other than Spanish or, as appropriate, the o ff i c i a l language of the Regional Authority in question, shall have a translation of such document attached thereto.’

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THE phrase ‘no taxation without representation’ was first used in 1750 during a sermon delivered by Pastor Jonathan Mayhew as he discussed the denial of Englishmen’s rights in the USA. Is it right that people should, by law, be forced to pay their taxes but the law also prevents them from being able to play their part in the democratic process to say who should spend them? This is a possible consequence here in Spain following the UK’s decision to leave the EU at the end of March 2019. The right for a UK citizen to vote in Spain (and in other EU countries) was conferred on them as a result of bei n g m e m b e r s o f t h e E U, a n d a strict interpretation of that right has been taken by the negotiators on the EU side. If you are not a member of a club, then you can’t vo te at their AGM would b e an analogy. Voting rights, and the right to stand to be an elected member of the local council here in Spain of which there are many, were originally included in the first round of Brexit negotiations that came to an end at the beginning of December. When the formal document was released, voting rights had mysteriously been left off with the official British government line stating: “ The EU Commission said it did not have the r ig ht to ag ree voting rights on behalf of EU Member States. It is our view

ARGUE: Esteban Gonzalez Pons wants to see UK citizens retain local vote. that voting in local elections helps EU citizens in the UK and UK nationals in the EU con-

tribute to and feel a par t of the local communities in which they live. That is why we will explore

bilateral arrangements on voting rights with Member States that do not already provide for this in

their national law.” Questions relating to this subject were raised at all the recent ‘outreach’ meetings in the presence of the Alicante British Consul, Sarah- Jane Mor r is, and so proving that whilst future residency rules, healthcare and annual pension uprating are upperm o s t i n p e o p l e ’s m i n d s , t h e ability to cast their vote at a local level is an important one too. The subject has received support from a Partido Popular (PP) representative in the European Parli ament , Esteban Gonz alez Pons, who when addressing a recent conference in Malaga said that whilst the future rights of UK citizens are being discussed, it seems their political rights have been forgotten. “ We are going to ask in Br ussels that the British can continue to vo te i n o u r l o c a l e l e c t i o n s ,” said Pons. “There are municipalities along our coast where more than half of the population is British.” He s a i d t h a t i n t h e f i r s t i n stance, the PP will argue that the possibility of voting in the next local elections - due for May 2019 and two months after the UK leaves the EU - is included in the f i n a l B re x i t a g re e m e n t . I f i t i s not, representations will be made to encourage the Spanish government to raise such an option with their British counterpart.

23rd Feb - 1st March

The making of a legend by Michael Walsh

keyboardcosmetics@gmail.com PRESIDENTS and premiers concede that media, rather than the ballot box, decide who rules parliaments. Media can break and they can make legends. One of mainstream’s most enduring creations was that of Nelson Mandela. Indeed, media beatification of one of the world’s most toxic terrorists calls into question the integrity of western journalism. It begs the question, if correspondents venerate such a proven mass murderer, what hope is there for humanity whatever colour its skin? In mid-February South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma resigned. Replaced by Cyril Ramaphosa, Zuma was the latest in a string of South African presidents hopelessly mired in graft. We can be certain that western journalists will

continue to launder that benighted country’s recent history. The sainthood conferred on Nelson Mandela (1918 - 2013) was a lurid example of such chicanery. Media’s cult of personality woven around Nelson Mandela equalled their beatification of Joe Stalin, their favourite and most blooddrenched Soviet dictator. Nelson Mandela was convicted in a properly constituted court of law. The South African terrorist was under no duress and had the best defence counsel Moscow money could buy. The leader of the African National Congress (ANC) pleaded guilty to 156 counts of public violence, including mobilising terrorist bombing campaigns, which planted bombs in public places. Victims of the ANC’s terrorist outrages included people of all ethnicities; the Communist slogan being ‘the end justifies the means’. That Mandela wasn’t deservedly hanged was the biggest mistake ever made by South African judiciary. His prison ‘embalming’ gave the Moscow-backed ANC time to whitewash his history a n d r e i n -

vent Mandela as a freedom fightThe national debt er. doubled under Mandela. His canonisation by the west’s Nelson Mandela liberal left brought about the was from the ridiculous reincarnation of Manmagical myth dela as a respectable and benevolent freedom fighter. we’re supposed to believe in. The world has That which occurred after Mandela assuming the presidency repackaged and rebranded him but posterity is never politically leaves an indelible stain on the correct. Anti-Apartheid Movement, the church and media. Nelson Mandela remains as he always was; a self-serving Once a terrorist always a terrorist; Mandela released thousands murderous terrorist. of criminals, murderers and rapists from jail every year to celebrate TRIBUTES: his birthday, his dictate unleashed To the late even more violence, chaos and Nelson death on the people of South Mandela in Africa. London. Over 100,000 people were murdered under Mandela’s presidency, an average of 25,000 people each year. This is well up from 170 each year under the system called separate racial development (apartheid 1948 - 1989). During the first four years of his presidency, the South African currency lost 80 per cent of its value and 2.8 million working days were lost due to strikes. Photo Credit: John Pannell flickr

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23rd Feb - 1st March

Getting to know the people behind RTN Costa del Sol AS RTN Costa del Sol approaches its 50th edition, readers and adver tisers have been particularly positive about the way in which it is fast becoming a real community newspaper. I t is not tr ying to be something for everyone but is concentrating on what is g o i n g o n a l o n g t h e co a s t f ro m S o togrande to Torremolinos and because of the growing interest in the contents, it has grown in size as well. As a free newspaper it relies upon regular adver tisers booking space which then allows for the enlarged paper to carry even more interesting stories. The owners of the title, EWN Media Group, have appointed a new team to be responsible for the RTN family and this week, we are introducing James Dix who looks after all advertising in the Costa del Sol edition. James is a young man with a great deal of drive who moved to Spain in 2013 as a motorcycle tour guide as he wanted to experience a new lifestyle and to enjoy the weather and the people. One of his first jobs was to teach himself Spanish and although he is improving all of the time, he is now more than happy to speak to expatriate and Spanish

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customers in either language. James is gregarious and gets on well with people so has a number of British and Spanish friends here who are helping him to immerse himself in the local community. As a fairly adventurous type, in his spare time, he loves to go hiking in the mountains and has just taken up kite surfing. W h i l s t i t m ay h ave s e e m e d to b e a strange move from being involved in the motor trade to working for a newspaper, he decided that he needed to take a different career path and this type of job seemed to suit his penchant for meeting different people and his friendly attitude is certainly helping him to obtain new clients. Although a salesman, he is not pushy but enjoys getting to know his clients and discussing their needs as far as advertising is concerned. He likes to understand advertiserâ€™s target markets and to make sure that they go into the right section with the right size advert. If you would like to discuss your advertising needs in this fast growing community paper, contact James at jamesdix@rtnnews paper.com, visit www.rtnnewspaper.com or call him on 952 386 161 or 722 711 415.

23rd Feb - 1st March

Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

WELL, we are getting near the end, for the time being anyway, of that great topic ‘the recent and undefined past tense.’ The definition doesn’t exactly trip off the tongue, but I hope that those who have been reading these articles do actually know what I mean - which is an achievement in itself. Of course our first aim should always be to learn Spanish that is of practical use so I thought we could tackle an everyday kind of question using our new tense and think about possible answers. Obviously I don’t know who you mix with or what kind of conversations you have, so I’ve gone for a typical conversation gambit which we might all say or be faced with at some time. ¿Has estado en Inglaterra? (Have you been to England?) ¿Has estado alguna vez en Gales? (Have you ever been to Wales?) ¿Has visitado Madrid? (Have you visited Madrid?) ¿Has visto la Alhambra? (Have you seen the Alhambra palace?) These are the kinds of things we ask people when we are getting to know

Have you ever been? Do you know? them as we try to establish common ground. Of course there is another variation to these questions which you will commonly use and hear. In English it is ‘Do you know …?’ Which in Spanish is ‘¿Conoces …?’ I might say to a Spanish person: ‘¿Has estado en Inglaterra?’ or ‘¿Conoces Inglaterra?’ - these two questions really amount to the same thing. Here we are using the verb ‘conocer’ which we have translated as ‘know,’ but means this in the sense of ‘to be familiar with.’ This is different from the verb ‘saber’ which means to know facts. We can be familiar with places, people and also tunes, films or books, all of which would require the verb ‘conocer’ whereas to know statistics, directions or any other kind of information requires the verb ‘saber’ as in that long-standing favourite ‘no se’ (I don’t know).

Going back to the question above about Madrid, here are some possible responses. This example is more realistic for us as I know most of you have been to England many times. ¿Has estado en Madrid? ¿Conoces Madrid? Si, he estado en Madrid. (Yes, I’ve been to Madrid)

Si, conozco Madrid. (Yes, I know Madrid) He estado ahi muchas veces. (I’ve been there many times) He estado ahi una vez. (I’ve been there once). He estado ahi varias veces. (I’ve been there several times) Me encanta. (I love it) (This is the diplomatic response when talking to people from Madrid).

Hace mucho calor (It’s very hot) Hace mucho frio (It’s very cold) (Both statements are true, depending on the time of year). He estado en la autovia pero no he visitado la ciudad. (I’ve been on the motorway, but I haven’t visited the city). He estado en el aeropuerto pero no conozco la ciudad. (I’ve been in the airport, but I don’t know the city).

No, no he estado en Madrid. (No I haven’t been to Madrid) No he estado nunca en Madrid. (I have never been to Madrid) No conozco Madrid. (I don’t know Madrid) (and now for that essential phrase aimed at improving diplomatic and neighbourly relations) ¡Pero me encantaria visitar Madrid algun dia! (But I would love to visit Madrid some day!).

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4:20am The Midwife 6:30am The Great Wall: Special 7:00am Dive Olly Dive and the Octopus Rescue 8:35am Killing Hasselhoff 10:10am Freehold 11:45am Dive Olly Dive and the Octopus Rescue 1:20pm Birth of the Dragon 3:10pm Fast and Furious 8 The crew must ride to the rescue when Dominic Toretto is blackmailed by a hitech terrorist. 5:40pm Roxxy 7:30pm Killing Hasselhoff 9:00pm Birth of the Dragon 10:50pm Fast and Furious 8 1:10am Freehold 2:40am Jarhead 3: The Siege 4:20am The Midwife

10:30am Caraboa Cup Highlights 11:00am La Liga Show 11:30am EFL Matters 12:00pm EFL Midweek Goals: Championship 12:30pm EFL Greatest Games 12:45pm EFL Greatest Games 1:00pm League Cup Final 2015 2:00pm Caraboa Cup Highlights 2:30pm Caraboa Cup Highlights 3:00pm League Cup Final 2016 4:00pm Caraboa Cup Highlights 4:30pm Caraboa Cup Highlights 5:00pm League Cup Final 2017 6:00pm La Liga Preview 7:00pm SPFL Matters 7:30pm EFL Matters 8:00pm Football

7:50am Couples Come Dine with Me 8:50am Couples Come Dine with Me 9:55am Don't Tell the Bride Ireland 11:00am The Goldbergs 11:35am The Goldbergs 12:05pm The Goldbergs 12:35pm The Goldbergs 1:05pm The Goldbergs 1:35pm The Big Bang Theory 2:05pm The Big Bang Theory 2:35pm The Big Bang Theory 3:10pm The Big Bang Theory 3:40pm The Big Bang Theory 4:10pm The Big Bang Theory 4:40pm The Big Bang Theory 5:10pm The Big Bang Theory 5:40pm The Big Bang Theory 6:10pm The Big Bang Theory 6:40pm The Big Bang Theory 7:10pm The Big Bang Theory 7:40pm The Big Bang Theory 8:15pm Men in Black II

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The Midwife Special Roxxy Dive Olly Dive and the Octopus Rescue Fast and Furious 8 The crew must ride to the rescue when Dominic Toretto is blackmailed by a hitech terrorist. The Mummy The Mummy: Special Birth of the Dragon Dive Olly Dive and the Octopus Rescue Monster Family: Special Fast and Furious 8 The Mummy Birth of the Dragon Killing Hasselhoff Freehold

6:00am League Cup Final 2017 7:00am League Cup Final 2015 8:00am League Cup Final 2016 9:00am League Cup Final 2017 10:00am EFL Greatest Games 10:15am EFL Greatest Games 10:30am SPFL Matters 11:00am Soccer A.M. 12:30pm SPFL Matters 1:00pm Football 3:30pm Gillette Soccer Saturday 4:15pm Gillette Soccer Saturday 6:15pm Football 8:40pm Football 10:45pm La Liga Highlights: Real Madrid 11:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 11:30pm League Cup Final 2017

House Doctor Divine Designs Wildlife SOS Milkshake! Programming aimed at children aged two to seven years old. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Football on 5 The Championship. Football on 5 Goal Rush. The Bridge at Remagen A Bridge Too Far Where Eagles Dare Football on 5 The Carabao Cup Final. 5 News Trainwreck Sex Tape

7:00am Dive Olly Dive and the Octopus Rescue 8:30am Fast and Furious 8 10:50am Birth of the Dragon 12:40pm Christine 2:45pm The Mummy After he inadvertently awakens an ancient Egyptian sorceress, renegade US soldier Nick Morton must race to save the world from her army of the undead. Fantasy action. 4:40pm The Mummy: Special 5:00pm Fast and Furious 8 7:20pm Birth of the Dragon 9:00pm The Mummy 11:00pm Christine 1:05am Freehold

7:00am League Cup Final 2017 8:00am Caraboa Cup Highlights 10:00am EFL Goals: Championship 10:30am EFL Goals: League 11:00am The Sunday 12:30pm EFL Goals: Championship 1:00pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 1:30pm La Liga Highlights: Barcelona 1:45pm La Liga Highlights: Real Madrid 2:00pm Football 4:30pm Live Carabao Cup Final 8:30pm La Liga Greatest Games 8:40pm Football 10:45pm Carabao Cup Final Highlights

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7:00am Winter Olympics 12:00pm Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony. 3:00pm Athletics 6:30pm Flog It! 7:00pm Back in Time for Tea 8:00pm Winter Olympics Today at the Games. 9:00pm Top Gear 10:00pm Life and Death Row Documentary series about the historic number of executions scheduled in Arkansas, USA. 11:15pm The Mash Report 11:45pm Top Gear Extra Gear 12:10am Cleverman Dark Clouds. Series 2, episode 3. 1:00am Women's Six Nations Highlights 1:30am Question Time

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MONDAY 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Shakespeare and Hathaway 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Get Away for Winter 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Classic Mary Berry 10:00pm MasterChef 11:00pm BBC News

7:30am Get Away for Winter 8:15am Escape to the Country 9:00am Info not available. 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 12:30pm The Week in Parliament 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Women's Six Nations Highlights 2:30pm Perfection 3:15pm Yes Chef 4:00pm A Place to Call Home 4:55pm More Creatures Great and Small 5:25pm Simon Reeve Caribbean 6:25pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Only Connect 9:30pm University Challenge

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm James Martin's American Adventure 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm The Martin Lewis Money Show 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Marcella 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:50pm John Worboys: The Taxi Cab Rapist

7:00am Hollyoaks 8:00am Coach Trip 8:30am How I Met Your Mother 9:00am Baby Daddy 10:00am Melissa and Joey 11:00am How I Met Your Mother 12:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1:00pm The Goldbergs 2:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm Melissa and Joey 4:00pm Baby Daddy 5:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 6:00pm The Goldbergs 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm Coach Trip 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm Young Sheldon 10:00pm Celebs Go Dating 11:00pm Celebrity First Dates Ep1 12:05am The Big Bang Theory 12:35am The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Milkshake! 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 1:10pm 5 News The latest news coverage. 1:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Killer Obsession 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights 9:00pm Extreme Winter Road Rescue 10:00pm The Flying Scotsman 11:00pm The X Files 12:00am Elysium 2:00am Super Casino

7:00am Killing Hasselhoff 8:25am Monster Family: Special 8:55am Birth of the Dragon 10:45am Christine 12:55pm The Mummy After he inadvertently awakens an ancient Egyptian sorceress, renegade US soldier Nick Morton must race to save the world from her army of the undead. 2:55pm The Mummy: Special 3:15pm Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant 5:00pm Birth of the Dragon 6:50pm Christine 9:00pm The Mummy 11:00pm Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant 12:50am Roxxy

9:00am Football's Greatest 9:30am Football's Greatest Teams 10:00am La Liga Highlights: Barcelona 10:15am La Liga Highlights: Real Madrid 10:30am La Liga Greatest Games 11:00am Football 5:15pm La Liga Icons: Falcao 5:30pm La Liga Greatest Games 6:00pm La Liga Highlights: Barcelona 6:15pm La Liga Highlights: Real Madrid 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm 20 Years of El Clasico 7:45pm La Liga Icons 8:00pm Soccer A.M. 8:30pm La Liga Icons 8:45pm La Liga Greatest Games 8:55pm Football

This is BBC Two Caught Red Handed Get Away for Winter Wanted Down Under Revisited Info not available Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics The Super League Show Plan it, Build it Yes Chef A Place to Call Home More Creatures Great and Small Simon Reeve Caribbean Flog It! Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Sea Cities

4:55am ITV Nightscreen 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm James Martin's American Adventure 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm 100 Year Old Driving School 9:00pm What Would Your Kid Do?

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7:00am Milkshake! 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Killer Collector 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Loch Lomond: A Year in the Wild 9:00pm Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh 10:00pm Elizabeth: Our Queen-the Crown Under Attack

5:35am Dive Olly Dive and the Octopus Rescue 7:00am Birth of the Dragon 8:40am Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant 10:35am Monster Family: Special 11:05am The Mummy 1:10pm Christine 3:15pm Hard Target 5:15pm Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant 7:10pm Birth of the Dragon 9:00pm The Mummy 11:00pm Hard Target 12:50am Christine 3:00am Freehold 4:35am Killing Hasselhoff

12:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:00pm SPFL Round Up 2017/18 1:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:30pm Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 2:00pm La Liga Icons 3:00pm SPFL Round Up 2017/18 3:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 3:30pm Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 4:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 5:00pm Scottish Cup Greatest Games 5:15pm Scottish Cup Greatest Games 5:30pm La Liga Greatest Games 5:45pm La Liga Greatest Games

TUESDAY 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Murder, Mystery and My Family 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Shakespeare and Hathaway 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Get Away for Winter 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News

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WEDNESDAY 1:35am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Murder, Mystery and My Family 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Shakespeare and Hathaway 4:00pm Escape to the Country

9:00am Great British Railway Journeys 9:30am Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 12:30pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Perfection 2:45pm Plan it, Build it 3:16pm Yes Chef 4:00pm A Place to Call Home 4:50pm More Creatures Great and Small 5:20pm Simon Reeve Caribbean 6:20pm Flog It!

4:50am ITV Nightscreen 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm James Martin's American Adventure 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather

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23rd Feb - 1st March

by Barry Duke

ALMOST six years ago two small rescue dogs nervously entered our 31st floor apartment. Acquired from the delightful Linda Jean, who established a charity called For the Love of Cats and Dogs after she settled in Spain in 2009, the pair were discovered in a caravan, along with the corpse of their owner who had apparently died a few days before. The traumatised animals were a whisker away from being euthanised, and Linda was desperate to find a home for them. The impulsive side of my nature overcame my concerns that our apartment might not be the right environment for the pair, but when my partner Marcus (now my husband) and I met Bijou and Fifi we decided to at least give them temporary shelter. If things did not work out, we reasoned, we would have time to find them more suitable accommodation. Happily, as it turned out, they settled in well, and now are a firmly established part of our family. At the time of the adoption in September 2012 we knew that Fifi was a Miniature Pinscher, but Bijou was a totally unknown entity both to us and Linda. There was clearly a peppering of terrier in him but the rest of his make-up was a complete mystery. We assumed he was a mongrel; simply a lovely, affectionate mutt. Then something hap-

Dear Bijou, I’m so sorry I called you a mutt

BIJOU: The Patterdale terrier. pened that took us completely by surprise last week. Marcus and I fell into conversation in Benidorm’s Company Bar with a Yorkshire husband and wife who had come to Spain with a view to retire here in a couple years. We discussed everything from property prices to the availability of Fray Bentos tinned pies. Somehow we got onto the subject of pets. I whipped out my phone to show them pictures of our dogs. “Fifi,” I said, “is a pedi-

FIFI: Cuddling with Kath Mason who plans to celebrate her 94th birthday in Benidorm in April. gree Min-Pin but Bijou is just a mutt.” “Oh no. You're dead wrong there. He’s definitely not a mongrel,” insisted the husband. “What you have is a rare breed called a Patterdale terrier.” Instantly we began using our smartphones to Google the breed, and within minutes found a host of pictures of Bijou

lookalikes on Patterdale websites. These sites informed us that they were first bred in Britain’s Lake District in the 60’s. In artificial light, Bijou is pitch black except for his white beard and muzzle, but sunlight brings out several interesting details in his colouring. I perched him on the table and said “you, Mr Bijou Patterdale, will pose for a picture,” so he did, albeit a little apprehensively. Now I should point out that Linda is somewhat of a celebrity, who features from time to time in a popular Channel 5 series called Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun. Emma Lewis, writing in her Copy Making blog on February 16, said that Linda had ‘won the hearts of millions of viewers’ by telling the story of her life’s mission to rescue abandoned and abused dogs from all over the Spanish Costa. She is far from being the only expat who cares deeply for animals in Spain. Another charity I’d like to bring to readers’ attention is the Easy Horse Care Centre - the only officially registered horse rescue centre foundation in Spain - started by Sue and Rod Weeding in 2008. From humble beginnings, it now cares for more than 90 horses, ponies and donkeys. The centre says on its website: “Our mission is to rescue and rehabilitate abused, neglected and abandoned horses, ponies and donkeys, while campaigning for the better treatment of animals across Spain. We are a no-kill foundation and provide each rescued animal with a safe and loving sanctuary - either here at our centre or via rehoming - for the rest of their lives.” We’d adopt a pony in a blink of an eye, but our high rise living sadly makes that an impossibility. If you would like to donate to either charity, look them up on Facebook.

23rd Feb - 1st March

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Laughter, the best medicine From out of work salesman on state benefits to a staple on the comedy circuit and his own management company

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW by John Smith

GEOFF WHITING: One of three comedians ready to entertain Fuengirola audiences.

Celebrating the Centenary of the RAF Photo Credit: Rosli Othman Shutterstock

THE Royal Air Forces Association Costa Blanca (1359 branch) is a fully registered charity operating in Costa Blanca South. It supports RAF personnel and their families, resident in Spain, retired or serving and is celebrating the RAF anniversary event by holding a celebratory Centenary Dinner and Dance on April 12, at the La Laguna Hotel and Spa, located in Donna Pepa, just off the Lemon Tree road, Quesada. The evening will be started at 6.30pm with a reception, and the dinner will commence at 7.15pm. The event is being attended by Association members from the three RAFA branches located in Spain, members from Gibraltar and also members from branches in France. There is also a small contingent from the UK due to take part and the guest of honour at this most auspicious occasion is the British Vice Consul in Alicante, Sara Munsterhjelm. The musical entertainment for the dance is being provided by

FLYPAST: RAF Red Arrows. the Posh Affair Dance Band, and by Terry Joughin during Big Band intervals. Free refreshments will be available throughout the entertainment period, which is expected to be from around 10pm to 1am. Any members of the RAF, either serving or retired, and not

necessarily RAFA members, who have an interest in attending this once in a lifetime event, should contact the coordinator, Ken Booth (rafacbvicechair@ gmail.com or phone 966 71 2 881) for details now, as bookings were due to close on Wednesday.

THREE popular British stand-up comedians will be appearing at the Salon Varietes in Fuengirola this Saturday and Sunday. Dave Thompson (the former Tinky Winky actor) returns after heading a trio of comedians at the same venue last year. He is joined by former professional snooker player Sean M e o a n d G e o ff W h i t i n g w h o has promoted numerous shows all over Europe. Geoff agreed to give an exclusive phone interview to RTN to talk about his history with comedy and his experiences with organising comedy shows in such diverse countries as Malta and Romania. It is a far cry from his earlier life as at the age of 37 he was an out of work salesman on state benefits when he saw an advert for an open mic comedy event in Plymouth where he earned £30 for a 15-minute spot. That was it for Geoff as he also reached the final of the comedy awards and now 20 years later he is a staple on the comedy club circuit and also runs his own management company Mirth Control. Over the years he has given a boost to the early careers of many nationally known comedians including Jimmy Carr, Russell Howard, Rhod Gilbert, Matthew Horne, Sarah Millican, Shappi Khorsandi, Reginald D Hunter and John Bishop. Although Geoff enjoys performing outside of the UK his experience of Spain is very limited, having appeared one night in Puerto Banus in 2016 and also compering the StandUp Stage at the Gibraltar Music Festival which he said was a

great experience. There was however a problem as he and a number of the comics he was travelling with were staying in Spain and did not realise that they needed passports to get into Gibraltar and had to call one of the organisers of the Festival to persuade officials on the Gibraltar side to vouch for them and to let them in based on driving licences and other photographic ID.

Looking on the bright side, however, he did get to hang out with Brian Ferry.

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Looking on the bright side however, he did get to hang out with Bryan Ferry for a while. It somehow seems strange for a UK comic to be organising stand-up gigs in Europe but Geoff has actually booked 20 tours to Romania where the audience is made up of about 50 per cent native English-speakers and the balance Romanians who love British comedy. According to Geoff, this will be a very strong line-up and he jumped at the chance to work with Dave Thompson and Sean Meo who is one of his all-time favourite comedians and he hopes that if these two performance are successful that this will be the start of a regular love affair with the Costa del Sol. All three performers are known for being ‘family friendly’ with their comedy, but you will need to check with the theatre to see whether there are any age restrictions for either the 7.30pm Saturday or 7pm Sunday performance with tickets costing €18.

23rd Feb - 1st March

food & drink This week Celebrity Chef from Ready Steady Cook & Master Chef Steven Saunders, proprietor of The Little Geranium in La Cala tells us how to make perfect spare ribs cooked in cola! Anticipating that warmer weather is on the way this is an ideal BBQ recipe.

The best sticky ribs

Steven Saunders FMCGB The Little Geranium La Cala de Mijas & Marbella

www.thelittlegeranium.com STICKY RIBS are one of the most delightful things to get your teeth into quite literally! They have to be juicy and tender and so cooking them correctly is important. We often put these little ribs on our lunch time tapas menu and clients just love them! Spring is dawning and it’s a real treat to eat great ribs with a crispy green salad for lunch. Meat on the bone always tastes better.

The nearer the bone the sweeter the meat is an old 14th century proverbial saying and it is so true. The first thing we have to do is select the pork ribs which should be fresh and of even proportions (not too much white fat). Buy them as a complete rack and never buy them pre cooked as they are always only ok and we want the Wow factor! The first time I ever cooked these little ribs was for a wedding party about 20 years ago that had ordered ribs and burgers at midnight after the main reception was closed. One of my chefs suggested using cola as a marinade and having never cooked them like this before I experimented. We found the best way was to boil the ribs in the cola first for about two hours and then glaze and roast them afterwards. Having experimented with so many versions using cola from the bar we

hadn’t realised that we had used up a lot of the cola in stock. It turned out that the groom’s drink was vodka and cola and when we ran out of cola he went into despair and jokingly said “if I can’t get vodka and coke I’m going to jump in the river!” Our hotel (Sheene Mill which my daughter now runs) sits on the river Mel near Cambridge. The groom playfully jumped into the river and got stuck in the mud. No one could reach him and so my manager called me and by this time I was at home in bed. When I got to the hotel there was the groom up to his neck, in the mud. I quickly dived in

and pulled him out, he was very apologetic, very intoxicated and very muddy! The next morning I spoke with the family to check that he was ok, they were all so very apologetic and then I said well if I hadn’t of used so much of the coke for the ribs none of this would have happened! They looked confused and politely smiled, (they didn’t know about the coca cola ribs) thanks for being so understanding they said!

Ribs cooked in Cola with BBQ glaze Ingredients Two racks baby back pork rib Three cans of cola Two tsp toasted sesame seed (optional) Approx. 250ml of chicken stock (caldo pollo) For the glaze Two tbsp tomato ketchup Two tbsp Honey Two tbsp Soy sauce Two tbsp BBQ Sauce (in most supermarkets) Two tbsp sweet chilli sauce Two teaspoons of dried chilli seeds

Method

• Pre heat oven to 160C fan • Pour the cola (save about ½ a can for later) and enough chicken stock to cover the ribs in a deep sauce pan, then bring to the boil and keep on a rapid simmer for at least 2 hours, until the ribs are really tender (you should be able to remove the bone easily) but they shouldn’t be falling apart.

• Put all the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Gently heat for about two minutes. • When the ribs are done, carefully lift each out of the pan and cut into halves so that you have four equal sized pieces and put them in a roasting tray. Coat neatly all over with the sticky sauce and pour the remaining cola around (not over). Cover and refrigerate if wanting to use them later or roast straight away. (They are even better when they sit in the fridge with the glaze on for a while.) • Roast in your preheated oven (or BBQ) Heat the barbecue on a low heat and place ribs on the BBQ glazed side upwards so just the bones are on the heat. Cook for 15/ 20 minutes, baste if necessary with any remaining sauce. When ribs are hot and crisping on the outside, serve. Scatter with sesame seeds (I love them with toasted peanuts scattered on them) and a crispy salad.

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

23rd Feb - 1st March

by Colin Bird The opinions published in Colin’s weekly column are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or newspaper sponsors.

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IT is a massive understatement to say that my wife is a lover of candles. She has them everywhere. No room is without its wax sculptures and they come in all shapes and sizes with a range of exotic fragrances that would grace a sultan’s harem. Not that I’ve been to a sultan’s harem you understand, and I prefer not to sacrifice certain external organs in order to be able to experience one first hand, but it’s how I imagine it. The assortment of perfumes is seemingly endless, from vanilla to musk and from frangipani to cedar wood. Jasmine; sandalwood; lotus blossom; coffee (Americano and con leche flavours); patchouli, yaks breath - they are all there and many more besides. It may be an exaggeration to say that we have more candles than the Vatican, but I suspect that it would be a close run thing. Thank goodness we have high ceilings or there would be a real danger of structural heat damage.

Waxing lyrical about candles

CANDLE CITY: Let there be light and fragrance.

The house is Candle City and my wife is truly La Princesa vela. Naturally therefore, she is something of an expert on the subject and is very, very particular, which is why

on Sunday I was riding shotgun as the Princess took a large candle in a glass jar back to its place of origin in a well-known establishment in the Zenia Boulevard because, she main-

tained, it was not working properly. What’s not to work? I had seen her light it up, it burns, it pongs of something farmyard, so job done surely. But no, although it burns, it does so downwards only and leaves the majority of wax untouched. Ipso facto: it ain’t working properly. The assistant was very nice, but needed to consult with her immediate superior, who, after much discussion, said that she would have to ring her manager. Having gone through the whole process again over the phone amid many ‘si’s’ and ‘vale’s’, she announced that her manager would have to ring his manager and they would call us on Monday morning with what was to be done. Where were these managers? Torrevieja, Madrid, the International Space Station? And in the meantime, the queue behind us had lengthened to Heathrow proportions. But credit where credit is due, we received the call as promised, to say that they would be happy to exchange the item. Now I am hesitating to tell my wife that I think my ears need syringing. She would probably ask me to bring home the wax or worse still, bung a wick in my ear and use me as mood lighting. Photo Credit: Murray John.

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PHIL PARNELL TROPHY: The winners Don Pablo.

2018 Malaga League Cup Final by Ron Jones THE Phil Parnell Trophy is an annual event, sponsored by the Sports Shop, Fuengirola in honour of the original owner (and former bowler) father of the current owners. It has been presented to the winners of the League Cup Competition since 1992. The League Cup is played for in a home and away format with both matches being played at the same time. Each Club can enter a team of 18 players (six triples, three at home and three

away) and the match is decided by overall shots difference rather than individual game wins as happens in the League. This year the final was hosted by Santa Maria Bowls Club as a neutral venue for the two finalists Benavista Bowls Club and Don Pablo Bowls Club. In glorious sunshine both teams started confidently but it was Don Pablo who edged ahead in the early stages, leading by 15 shots after six ends over the six rinks. It was a lead they would never look

like relinquishing despite some very good bowling from both teams. At the halfway stage they led by 19 and it remained that way at the 16th end. It was only really in the last two ends that Benavista fought back. Picking up 14 shots to reduce the deficit to -5 with one game to finish there was a faint hope of an upset, but the Don Pablo team kept calm and picked up a three with Benavista chasing a difficult target. The final score was Don Pablo 108 - Benavista 9.

23rd Feb - 1st March

Puzzles Code Breaker Kenny Corris I For Readings, Consultations and Castings email: kennycorris@hotmailcom / www.kennycorris.net Mobile: 686 361 594 / Tel: 965 878 424

Play on Words

Answers: Cheap at half the price. Diamond in the rough.

Word Wheel

All’s fair in love and war as Venus squares on Mars in a midweek tryst. Agree to disagree, but do what you can to stop the current nonsense you seem to be implicated in! In hindsight you would never have got involved in the first place; but now you really need to be able to walk away with your head held high, while you can.

The goal of a word wheel puzzle is to create as many words possible with the letters in the word wheel. You can only use each letter once and every word must have the letter in the centre of the wheel. Can you find the 9 letter word?

An inspiring Venus takes on Jupiter in trine this week, bringing a rewarding time in which problems are sent packing and a fresh start beckons. Your dearest friends and family are your real treasure right now, and their invaluable support has seen you safely through. Enjoy finding the right way for you all to celebrate together. Check out all financial issues before a drama becomes a crisis this week. Mercury conjuncts Neptune and it is time to have a re think over expenditure, as economies are sought and the belt needs to be tightened. Money comes and money goes, but somehow now you have to work around making some funds stick around you. Be firm, be assertive, but be you, as it is career changes that are on the cards right now. The Sun aspects on illuminating the way to your future independence and accomplishment as a result. There is clarity in content and mystery in cahoots to bring you nothing but the best; the good result that you deserve. Sextiling wily Saturn, the Sun starts the week in tandem with Ceres, planet of order and rhythm. Saturn bids erring on the side of caution, however, simply because someone is calling the shots and you may not have all the right answers to their questions. Ceres brings you a chance to tread water now, and to stall until the time is right. Mercury squares up to Mars at the end of a week in which you have made significant progress, and not before time. Mercury seems to have miraculously steered things nicely in your direction; and Mars brings you the powerful backing that you need to support your venture, just now. What comes next will be the icing on the cake! Venus sextiles Pluto and emotions from a strong relationship allow you to look deeply within your consciousness right now. A deepening intensity comes from the combined aspects of both love and passion with a partner who seems to have got their act together; and who now finally knows what it takes to tango! No time for a sting in your tail this week, as your skills are badly needed to bring peace and tranquillity to a situation which is starting to veer out of control. You are highly intuitive and psychic, and though you are being sorely tested right now, you also provide the energy of healing for others who need it. The current Venus trine sees Jupiter bringing comfort where there is pain, and result where there is conflict. Your stubbornness has seen to it that there will be no lasting effects or repercussions, and yet the past weeks can’t have been very easy for you. There is a bright light at the end of the tunnel shining for you. Your creativity and artistry come to the fore this week as the Sun sextiles Saturn and logic prevails. This is the very best of times for you to show others what you can do; with an added advice that above all, you are not to be messed with. Whilst you set limits to others you are free yourself to take on whatever comes next! Taking everything into consideration you have done a good job and now is a good a time as any to start to reap the benefits. This week sees you being offered something that sounds like it is too good to be true, but this is heralding a time when you are guided towards finding some awe inspiring, life changing alternatives! Neptune conjuncts with Mercury and this fortunate timing should be used to your advantage. Rather than to just wait for something to come your way get out there and do whatever it is that you do best. Creative energies are at the front of showcasing your many talents, but whatever you do, leave no stone unturned.

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 18 represents K and 26 represents T, so fill in K every time the figure 18 appears and T every time the figure 26 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Kenny’s Postbag Kenny, my family do not support my spiritual beliefs. They either laugh at me, or they make out that I am silly or weird. What can I do to change their minds? Karen V. Do nothing Karen! Your beliefs are not going to change, and neither should they. Your family have absolutely no right to treat you this way. The very least they could do would be to respect your spiritual connection and be happy for you. If they cannot do this, and be gracious, then they aren’t worth the waste of your time, or mine. At least you believe in something, and it’s something very special too!

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For Birthday Celebrants In this Astrological year ahead of you, be sure to look for that loophole that can really take you to where you have to go. Any opportunities that come your way are what they are, but it’s what you make out of them that really matters!

The 9 letter word is:

Kakuro 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.

23rd Feb - 1st March

More Puzzles Cryptic

Across 1 Praise being late out, about 10 (5) 4 Agreeable weather forecast but fear itâ€™s wrong (3,4) 8 Refuse to leave book in service station (7) 9 River in industrial heartland (5) 10 Residential areas, surely part of rally (8) 11 Not quite prepare to deliver (4) 13 Resourceful club opens bar (6) 14 Lashes out in scuffle (6) 17 Small and frequently gentle (4) 19 In the interim, meet main engineer (8) 22 Die surrounded by gold? Goodbye (5) 23 Allowed to be clever in the end (7) 24 Give the right back, some felt it needed it (7) 25 Discourage in foreign trade territory (5)

English - Spanish

Futoshiki

Down 1 Man seen in enchanted garden (5) 2 Area of ground needs new form of care over time (7) 3 Meet star model American truck driver (8) 4 The odds against listeners having weapons (6) 5 Grind? Put right finally with lubrication (4) 6 Join the French, become confused! (5) 7 Remainder live outside Uruguay (7) 12 Obtains help that had been denied (8) 13 Fall of scoundrel in lawsuit (7) 15 Pan ability by alien (7) 16 Points to Rene being calm (6) 18 Fashionable to be covered in fat? That's hard to see (5) 20 Spanish and German articles for a church official (5) 21 Yearn for some blustery weather (4)

Fill in the squares so that each digit from 1 to 6 occurs exactly once in each row and column. Greater-than and less-than signs indicate the relationship of the two adjacent squares. There is only one solution, and you can find it without guessing.

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

Across 1 Huertos (8) 7 Key (typewriter/piano) (5) 8 Tiza (para escribir, de billar) (5) 9 Purses (for money) (9) 11 Cap (hat) (5) 12 Novia (en boda) (5) 14 Acera (8)

Down 1 See 13 2 Puppy (8) 3 Housewife (3,2,4) 4 December (9) 5 Chiste (4) 6 Manzanilla (8) 10 Water (4) 13/1 Comer fuera (3,3)

Quick

Across 1 Alternatives (7) 5 Produce or yield flowers (5) 8 Not tight (5) 9 At ease (7) 10 Weds (7) 11 Change place or direction (5) 12 Strikes repeatedly (5) 14 Tender and brittle (5) 19 Below (5) 21 Rotate (7) 23 Violent windstorm (7) 24 Person who strives to equal or excel another (5) 25 Country in northeast Africa (5) 26 Being of delicate or thin build (7) Down 1 Upright cylinder, used as support or adornment (6) 2 Aroma (5) 3 Person authorised to dispense medicinal drugs (7) 4 Emphasise (6) 5 Foundation, or that on which a thing rests (5) 6 Beginnings (7) 7 Having great strength (6) 13 Aged (7) 15 Change to the contrary (7) 16 Tenuous, slight (6) 17 Mistakes (6) 18 Basement (6) 20 Show a response to something (5) 22 Held dear (5)

Word Ladder Can you by changing 1 letter at a time, get from the first word to the last word in the given number of moves?

STAR 1 2 3 4

FOOL

Sudoku

Fill the grid so every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1-9

23rd Feb - 1st March

More Puzzles Irregular Sudoku Wordsearch: Bones

DOWN

1. See 29 across

1. See 16 across

3. 29 across plus 18 down

2. 18 across plus 22 down

5. 13 across squared

3. Three times 28 down

7. 29 across plus 2 down

4. Four times 11 down

9. Nine times 29 across

6. 23 across plus 21 across

12. 27 down minus 29 across

7. Half of 28 down

13. 16 across minus 23

8. 4 down squared

across

10. Its digits total twenty

15. 30 across plus 27 down

seven

16. Twice 1 down

11. See 4 down

17. Twice 19 across

13. 14 down minus 2 down

18. See 22 down

14. See 13 down

19. Three times 4 down

18. See 3 across

21. 2 down minus 28 down

20. 24 down minus 23 across

23. See 13 across

22. Five times 18 across

25. 16 across minus 7 across

24. See 20 down

26. 7 across squared

25. 1 down plus 13 down

29. 1 across plus 12 across

27. 21 across plus one

30. See 15 across

28. See 7 down

Quiz

RODGERS and Oscar HAMMERSTEIN, IBUR (or CALIBURN), 5. Richard Memorial), 3. Gerald FORD, 4. EXCALDC (from the steps of the Lincoln completed in 1611), 2. WASHINGTON 1. SEVENTEENTH (begun in 1604 and Answers

Not a lot of people know that... the late King Olav V of Norway used to travel by public transport. Due to his considerate, down-to-earth style, King Olav was immensely popular, resulting in the nickname Folkekongen (People's King).

KINGS

6. King FAISAL, 7. Colin FIRTH, 8.

7. Which actor played the part of Prince Albert, Duke of York, later King George VI, in the 2010 historical drama film The King’s Speech? 8. Which American singer-songwriter reached number one in the UK singles charts in 1964 with King of the Road? 9. Which Flemish Baroque artist is most famous for his portraits of King Charles I of England and his family and court? 10. Who was the author of the novel King Solomon's Mines, first published in 1885?

Roger MILLER, 9. Sir Anthony VAN DY-

1. In which century was the English translation of the Christian Bible known as the King James Version (KJV) completed? 2. In which US city did the famous civil rights activist Martin Luther King make his famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech August 28, 1963? 3. Leslie Lynch King was the real (birth) name of which politician who served as the 38th President of the US from 1974 to 1977? 4. Sometimes attributed with magical powers or associated with the rightful sovereignty of Great Britain, what is the name of the legendary sword of King Arthur? 5. The King and I was the fifth musical by which celebrated writing duo? 6. What was the name of the King of Saudi Arabia who was shot and killed by his half-brother's son in 1975?

ACROSS

CK, 10. Sir H Rider HAGGARD

Cross Figure

GORMOGON FBI WASHINGTON BONES TEMPERANCE JEFFERSONIAN SAROYAN HODGINS SWEETS BOOTH CAMILLE SEELEY BRENNAN ANGELA INSTITUTE PSYCHOLOGIST ZACK

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More Puzzles Giant Crossword ACROSS 1 Ship parts 6 One in a veil 11 Very small: Prefix 15 Sealed, say 19 Early TV's Stu 20 Posteriors 21 Stick in the water 22 Songwriter's creation 23 Martin the ticket collector? 26 Actor Bana or Stoltz 27 Pay to play poker 28 Game with Wild cards 29 Clinton the doctor? 31 Caught at a rodeo 33 Pollen lover 34 Hardly fresh 35 Worldwide 38 Ellington the Peppermint Pattie factory worker? 45 More greasy 49 Ending for Israel 50 Ilk 51 Car owners' org. 52 Kelly the minister? 54 "Let's go!" 55 Former Apple messaging software 57 See 64Down 58 Primate studier Fossey 59 Benny the golfer? 61 Markey and Bagnold 63 Actor Hinds of 2017's "Justice League" 65 Negligent 66 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's purview 67 Bailey the philosopher? 72 Folder flap 75 Meal tieon 76 Ricebased Spanish dish

77 Ivory's counterpart 79 Benatar the dairy owner? 85 Fuzzy stuff 87 Departure 88 Standoffish 89 Karmann (bygone VW sports car) 90 Nolte the clockmaker? 92 Skeleton part 93 + 94 Ariz.toKan. dir. 95 Girls in the family 96 Liotta the lamp designer? 100 Gets dilated 102 Basic deg. for designers 103 Supermodel Carangi or actress Scala 105 End profit 110 Behar the chef? 116 Airport stat 117 Hotel chain 118 Morales of film and TV 119 Arden the demolition contractor? 122 Shady giants 123 Getoutofjail money 124 Supermad 125 "The Flea" poet John 126 Blog addition 127 Pot for stew 128 Lauder of makeup 129 Evil smile DOWN 1 Get gold, e.g. 2 Target Center, e.g. 3 Smacks 4 Spork parts 5 cone 6 "Viva Zapata!" star

7 Alter totally 8 Reply to "Who's in charge here?" 9 Bounced down the court 10 Actress Davis of two "Matrix" films 11 Spam, say 12 Langston Hughes poem 13 Athletic team assoc. 14 Film anew 15 Not wobbly 16 Throw 17 Troop body 18 Pt. of MIT or STEM 24 Nuclear reactor tube 25 Polar vehicle 30 Polar pixie 32 Curved arch 36 High jump on a skateboard, informally 37 Lacking a key, in music 39 "Semper Fi" mil. branch 40 Weirdo 41 Rubik of cube fame 42 Aiea's island 43 Broccoli 44 Kit (candy bars) 45 Poet Nash 46 Twisted wit 47 lazuli 48 Frosted 53 Abbr. on a pay stub 54 "Please, Mommy, will you let us?" 55 "Veni," in English 56 Nero's 160 59 Villain in Disney's "Aladdin" 60 Waitress on TV's "Alice" 62 Spruce (up) 64 With 57Across, Ali ring strategy 68 Abate 69 "Fighting" Big Ten team

70 Cut, as pizza 71 Cold and wet 72 Like poison 73 Japanese cartoon art 74 Measures of memory 75 Scaring cry 78 noire 79 One of Henry VIII's Catherines 80 Et 81 Mug in a pub 82 Jamaican citrus fruit 83 Mean ruffian 84 Wife on "The Addams Family," to her hubby 86 Cover for a truck bed 90 Crystal rubbers, perhaps 91 Jab deliverer 93 Control in a clinical study 97 Certain wind player 98 Very loudly, musically 99 9to5er's weekly cry 101 Main dish 104 Art house film, often 106 Went aboard 107 Nitrogen compound 108 Words after all or hole 109 San Fran gridder 110 Allterrain vehicle 111 Fjord city 112 Tasty tubers 113 Eggshaped 114 Eye, in Paris 115 Nut with caffeine 116 Rock finale? 120 Perched 121 LP replacers

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

TARGET • Average: 30 • Good: 38 • Very good: 55 • Excellent: 68 SCORING 4 letters: 1 point 5 letters: 2 points 6 letters: 3 points 7 letters: 5 points 8 or more letters: 11 points

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 R) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

• Average: 21 • Good: 27 • Very good: 39 • Excellent: 48

23rd Feb - 1st March

health

Some habits that are not as healthy as people first thought

COMMONLY believed health myths, such as: Coffee wakes you up The body has an internal clock responsible for increasing the level of alert early in the morning with increased production of cortisol. These levels decrease later, so it is more effective to postpone coffee consumption until two or three hours after getting up. Drinking excess water Everyone believes you have to drink a lot of water. But experts say too much water forces the kidneys to remove more liquid, and with it electrolytes that are necessary for the body. Put your head back if you have a nosebleed Press the nose at the top and tilt the head forward. This makes the blood drain out to avoid swallowing or passing through the airways. Cross your legs Few realise the damage it can do to your back, as it forces you to car-

MORNING COFFEE: Postpone until later in the day.

ry all your weight on one side. Ideally sit with your legs touching the ground. Skipping breakfast to lose weight A balanced diet requires regular meals each day, and ensuring you eat breakfast first thing gives you energy to face the morning, helps to jump-start your metabolism and helps preventing eating too much at mealtimes due to an excessive appetite. Eating fruit as dessert Fruit eaten after a meal causes a rapid rise in blood insulin levels and makes everything previously eaten become fat more easily. It is ideal to eat a separate portion of fruit outside of mealtimes. Avoid the sun Ultraviolet B (UVB) is the most important source of vitamin D for your body, and is known to boost the levels of mood-boosting dopamine, so some sunshine is essential.

Turning off the internet at night

GOOD NIGHT: Electronic devices can cause disturbed sleep. BEING connected to the internet 24 hours a day has its pros, but when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, it can cause major disruptions. Specialist in Neurophysiology and Sleep Disorders in Alicante, Javier Brualla, said using social media and things like WhatsApp

delays the onset of sleep and also makes sleep of a lower quality, being less deep and restful. The use of electronic devices before bedtime causes what is called ‘insomnia conciliation,’ a delay in the onset of sleep due to two factors: firstly, the generation of continuous stimuli to

‘interact’ with these tools, at a time when it should be disconnected and preparing for a gradual transition to sleep action. Secondly the blue light emitted by the screens is also reported to reduce the secretion of melatonin, a hormone that is a sleep facilitator.

23rd Feb - 1st March

health

EMDR could help rid people of PTSD

PIANO TAPPING: Can help relieve trauma.

EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITISATION AND REPROCESSING (EMDR) therapy is a treatment designed to help those who have suffered psychological trauma. The idea behind EMDR is to stimulate one side of the brain, followed quickly by the other, to help the thinking brain on the left communicate with the feeling brain on the right, in a bid to help you effectively ‘move on’ from the traumatic experience and recover from the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

It is a psychotherapy developed by Francine Shapiro, and is a fairly new type of psychotherapy but is growing in popularity, with more than 20,000 practitioners now reported to be trained in the techniques. It does not rely on talk therapy or medications but uses a patient’s own rapid, rhythmic eye movements, with the therapist gradually able to shift your unpleasant thoughts and memories to happier ones as they use finger movements, hand or toe tapping or musical tones.

Children born later are taller and have more education IF you want to have successful children have them later in life, as a study has revealed that children born to older mothers are healthier, taller and obtain more education. Wo m e n h a v e o f t e n b e e n told not to leave motherhood too late as it can increase the chance of Down Syndrome in the baby, and hypertension and diabetes, and whilst not disputing this, the London School of Economics’ research claims there are also some benefits. Their study used data from 1.5 million Swedish people born between 1960 - 1991 to examine the relationship between maternal age at the time of birth, height, physical fitness, grades in high school and educational achievements. They found that when w o m e n h a d c h i l d r e n l a t e r, the youngsters tended to be taller, had better grades in secondary school and were more likely to go to university.

What is Digital Retinal Photography? By Jorge Martinez, Store Director, Specsavers Opticas Benidorm ALL eight of our Spanish stores have Digital Retinal Cameras, one of the latest pieces of technology being used by forward thinking opticians. This is great news for patients, but we realised that not many people knew about the technology and what it can do, so here we’ll be answering your questions. Why is digital retinal photography important? It is becoming an increasingly valued part of eye examinations because, far more than just testing your sight, optometrists can make a comprehensive health assessment by using retinal photography alongside more conventional procedures, and it is a fantastic tool in safeguarding sight. What does it do? This sophisticated process uses a camera to take a picture of the back of the eye - the only part of the human body where the microcirculation of blood can be observed directly. The state-of-the-art technology helps to identify changes that might be associated with certain eye conditions such as diabetic changes, hypertensive retinopathy, macular degeneration, optic nerve disease and retinal holes or thinning. The ability to save images creates a lasting record for ongoing monitoring. If necessary the optician can refer patients directly for further medical examination to their hospital or general practitioner. Can it really identify health problems too? In addition to helping opticians identify sight-related problems, digital retinal photography can also highlight the signs of a range of other conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, risk of a stroke and symptoms associated with brain tumours. This allows patients to seek medical help before symptoms become noticeable in many cases. To find your nearest store and book an eye test with visual health check visit www.specsavers.es.

NO RUSH: Studies show that having children later in life may be beneficial to them.

23rd Feb - 1st March

AIR CONDITIONING

ADVANCED CLEANING

CAMPER/CARAVANS

AIRFLOW Air conditioning for cooling and heating units. Professional, fully guaranteed installations. Tel: 952 443 222

ADVANCED CLEANING SERVICES. Professional Carpet, Upholstery Cleaning, 27 Years Experience, Wet/Dry Clean. Honest, Reliable Service. 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 Or Email acservs@outlook.com (252581)

CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKE, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837. (252581)

AIR CONDITIONING. Quality installations. Free quotations. All areas covered. EnviroCare, 21 years experience Heating and cooling products. 952 663 141 www.envirocares pain.com (257522)

AIR CONDITIONING by Cool and Cosy. The family company that cares. Installation and repairs. Quality machines. EsoSense movement sensor supplied and fitted for 80 euros. Coin meters supplied and fitted from 260 euros. For other energy-saving products, visit www.cooland cosy.es Tel 952 935 513 (248173)

ECONOCOOL – Top quality air-conditioning installed from €500. Service, Repairs & Re-Gas from €50. Top Quality Installations. All Areas Covered. Chris – 662 427 396 econocool@ hotmail.es (257173)

AIR CONDITIONING

AIRPORT TRANSFERS TRANSFER AIRPORT COSTA DEL SOL. Personal Chauffeur with Car. +34 648 503 909 (Whatsapp /Viber) (256479)

ANTIQUES WANTED! All types of antiques, paintings, jewellery, watches, silver etc. Any condition. Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques and Jewellers shops, extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola. Mobile 609 529 633. Telephone 952 588 795. (201522)

CLEANING SERVICES PROFESSIONAL Carpet And Upholstery Cleaning, 27 Years Experience, Wet/Dry Clean. Honest, Reliable. 678 808 837, 952 669 701, acservs@outlook.com (252581)

PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@gardenprofessionals.com (259525) TOP-JARDIN. No tree too tall, palm & tree pruning removal - pests bio treatments. Town hall licence process advice. Timber logs. Mulch. Urban veggie gardens. Visit us www.top-jardin.com or call Andres mob 686 948 552 / 602 130 250. (256531)

GLASS CURTAINS GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (253220) GLASS CURTAINS supplied & fitted. Top Quality. German System. 20 years experience. Honest advice FREE quotation. Call Adrian 642 632 656

GOLF LAS BRISAS Golf share. For Sale or Swap for anything valuable. Offers. Buy now, pay later. George 617 333 777.

HOUSE CLEARANCES RUGS FITTED CARPETS, Upholstery Including Leather Cleaned On Site 685 524 921 (252581)

ELECTRICIAN MARBELLA BASED ELECTRICIAN call richard on 687 352 358 or email richi@europe.com all installations & maintenance. Surge protection, garden lights, upgrades, boletins. (256206)

FURNITURE THE WAREHOUSE – We Buy A Single Item To A FULL House Clearance – 602 610 103 Furniture Wanted, Same Day Collection, Also House Clearance And Removals. 602 610 103 (252581)

ANIMAL / PETS

GARDENING

INSURANCE

GARDEN & POOL MAINTENANCE – from €120 per month products included, from Benalmadena to Marbella. www.ricardogardens.es RICARDO 637 160 129. (257682)

www.jardin-garden.es All types of garden & pool maintenance. Free estimates. 10 years professional service on the coast. T: 666 953 892. E: bena landrew@yahoo.es (257153)

GATES REPAIRS ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641

THE WAREHOUSE – We Buy A Single Item To A Full House Clearance – 602 610 103 (252581)

INSURANCE MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 153, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 902 123 153 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now!

OBITUARY

INSURANCE LSM INSURANCE. No fat singing blokes or trumpeting telephones, just professional service at the best prices for all your insurance needs including car, household, commercial, life, health and travel. Tel 952 578 008 or www.lsminsurance.biz for a quotation (257690)

INTERNET GET YOUR business noticed online! Make sure that expats in Spain can find your product, service, restaurant, bar or shop. Contact Spain’s newest and brightest online directory TODAY. Call 951 386 161 or email mark.w@eu roweeklynews.com for more details

IRRIGATION F&P-IRRIGATION: professional new sprinkler systems and repairs, 30 years’ experience. 14 days free trial, fixed price. Six Solid Rock Guarantees. Free quotation. 952 931 558 (258952) F&P PUMPS: pressure and pool pumps, service, sales and repairs Six Solid Rock Guarantees 952 931 558 (258952)

LOCKSMITHS 24/7 LOCKSMITH EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT. Doors Opened Without Damage, Locks Changed, Patio Doors And Windows Secured, 24 Hour Honest, Fast And Reliable Service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (T1) (251072)

23rd Feb - 1st March MOBILITY MOBILITY scooters, electric wheelchairs, wheelchairs, walking frames, etc, for sale and rent. Large selection of quality used scooters at competitive prices. Rascal vantage X, Rascal Veo X, Shoprider Sovereign, Pride Go Go, Neo 4 and 8, Mercury Prism, Pride XL8, Rascal 388, Rascal 329, Rascal 125 Wheelchair, Shoprider electric wheelchair breaks up for boot, Rascal 330 electric wheelchair as new condition at considerable saving, Rascal turnabout electric wheelchair, plus many more all with guarantee. New and used wheelchairs for sale at competitive prices. Brand New Pride Go Go Mobility Scooters All models just arrived huge savings on retails prices. Rentals from 55 euros weekly. New mobility scooter batteries supplied and fitted. Mobility scooters bought for cash. www.mobilityscootersdirect spain.com email info@mobilityscootersdirec tspain.com Tel 609 581 139 (257845) SENIORWORLD - MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ´n´ recline chairs and a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire. Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices. (257631)

SPANISH COURSES

www.Mobility-Spain.com The Mobility Wizards S.L. For all your mobility needs: Repairs, Rentals, Sales and Insurance. Call: 633 127 901/ 622 832 954. (259038)

PREMIER MOBILITY SPAIN – Sale or Hire of Mobility Scooters, Wheelchairs & Walking Aids. Batteries & Tyres supplied & fitted. All types of repairs carried out i.e Stair-lifts, Electric Bikes, Pool Pumps & TV’s. Call 603 263 157/663 956 018 / 951 542 184 (256218)

MOSQUITO SCREENS MOSQUITO NICK NO1 SPECIALIST FOR MOSQUITO SCREENS for all types of windows and doors. PRICE PROMISE/NEVER BEATEN ON PRICE!!! All types of screens: sliding, pull-down, pleated, fixed and ARCHED available in all colours including wood grain. Call Nick at 647 072 861, www.mosquitonick.ws (257078) (T1)

ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.design (101730)

MOTORING AUTOMATIC gearbox specialist. Transmatic. All models including classic cars, serviced, repaired and reconditioned. Also 4x4 transfer boxes and power steering Call/fax 952 796 166 952 805 804 email: transmatic2005@ya hoo.com www.transmatic.es

MASSIVE SAVINGS AT BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbradycars.com (259863)

SALE PRICE HONDA Civic (Diesel) 1.6 IDTEC. 2015 (Face lift model) 5 Door one private bought and serviced by Honda with 3 year warranty and low kilometres metallic sport blue a very scarce car with the Honda extras and safety features and its only WAS 14’995€ NOW 13’995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (259863)

SALE PRICE CITROEN Berlingo Combi XTR. Plus 1.6 HDI.190 2012 New ITV (MOT) and service roof rack, privy glass, cruise control, climate control and lots more a very scarce MPV. WAS 10’995€ NOW 8’995€. 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 or billbradycars. com (259863)

SALE PRICE KIA SPORTAGE (Diesel) 4X2 1.7 CRDI 2013 One private owner 58’000 Klm (36’000 Mls) Not a rental or lease Jeep Metallic gold, parking sensors, alloy wheels and much more great value for money WAS 14’995€ NOW ONLY 13’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (259863)

SALE PRICE AUTOMATIC 4X4 NISSAN JUKE DIG-T 190 CV 2015 (Special order) 36’000 klm (22’000 mls) bought and serviced by Nissan. Cost 28’000 €, new to many extras to list see web page massive saving only WAS 17´995€ NOW16’995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or bill bradycars.com (259863)

SALE PRICE 4X4 (DIESEL 1.9) SUZUKI GRAND VITARA SWB. 3 Door 2012 Mdl. 62’000 Klm (39’000 Mis) from private owner bought from Suzuki Malaga, parking sensors, used only as town Jeep Look at this low price WAS 10´995€ NOW 10’500€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221, billbradycars.com

SALE PRICE AUTOMATIC DIESEL ESTATE MERCEDES C-220 two private owners and always well serviced, low kilometres, parking sensors, alloy wheels, metallic silver, a must see for only WAS 8´995€ NOW 8’500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221, billbradycars. com (259863)

SALE PRICE CONVERTIBLE AUDI A-3 2011 1.6 TDI. One private owner only 36’000 Klm (22’000 Mls) service history, new ITV. (MOT) immaculate condition polar white, black soft top 5 speed, wind breaker, alloy wheels and lots more and its only WAS 14´995€ NOW13’995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221, bill bradycars. com (259863)

SALE PRICE AUTOMATIC CONVERTIBLE PEUGEOT 207 CC. 2011 from private owner, only 28’000 Klm. (17’000 Mls.) Looks and drives like new, has to be seen. WAS 9´995€ NOW 9’500€ 952 838 842 608 950 221, billbrady cars.com (259863)

PRIVATE SALE DIESEL FORD TRANSIT Connect Combi 2008 (Spanish Plates) Immaculate inside and out, in white and black tinted windows, bluetooth, has to be seen for NOW ONLY 4’500€ 670 849 886 (259863)

CHEAP (DIESEL) 4X4 SSANGYONG with only 88’000 Klm (55’000 Mls) One private owner 2001 Mdl. side bars and bull bars, looks and drives great for only 2’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 bill bradycars.com (259863)

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MOTORING CLASSIC BMW 520 ISE 1982, RHD on Spanish plates, in good condition throughout, drives perfect, been here 22 years, only €995 Tel: 695 559 939. (252347) 2004 RENAULT KANGO MULTISPACE 1.5 DCI, new ITV and tyres twin side doors, in excellent condition throughout, air con €2,495. Tel: 695 559 939. (252347)

MINI COOPER SKY BLUE WHITE ROOF,MIRRORS AND STRIPES 2005, still got it always will have , WAS 5,500 NOW 4,995 euros see photo web page. www.robertson cars-spain.com SAMANTHA. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (258767)

ONLY...24,000 KILOMETERS, DIESEL SKODA FABIA 2012 1.6 Elegance, 5 door, Black and white, FABULOUS FABIA WAS 8,995 NOW 8,500 euros see photo www.robertsoncars-spain. com SAMANTHA. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (258767)

STORAGE

REMOVALS & STORAGE

DIESEL RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC 2007 model 1.9 dci, one pilot owner, 5 door, champagne, ITV valid till oct.2018 WAS 4,995 NOW 3,995 euros www.robertsoncars-spain .com SAMANTHA 952 832 173/ 608 658 785 CLASSIC MERCEDES Convertible 1993 SL 300, 5 speed Auto, 24V LHD on English Plates, one previous owner, good condition throughout. Excellent Runner. 90,000 KLM. Hard Top €5,995 Tel: 695 559 939. (252347)

ONLY 23,000 KILOMETERS FORD KA, 2013, tomato red, cd. Lady owner. Immaculate like new, WAS 5,995 NOW 5,750 euros. See photo www.robertson-spain.com SAMANTHA 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (258767)

2007 DIESEL AUTOMATIC Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Ghia, with all extras including climate control. 1 owner from new. 120,000kms, with Ford service history. Metalic light blue. €4,750. Tel: 695 559 939

ONLY 34,000 KILOMETERS DIESEL SEAT ALTEA 1.8TSI. 2009, 5 door, one owner, always garaged, immaculate must be seen. WAS 7,995…NOW…7,500 euros. www.robertsoncarsspain.com SAMANATHA 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (258767)

LANDROVER DISCOVERY 1998, 2.5 diesel Auto 5 door 7 seater , Air conditioning , Spanish car LHD, in very good condition for its year , new ITV. Excellent Runner €3,750 Tel: 695 559 939. (252347)

TOYOTA HIACE 2007. Pa nel Van 2.4. English plates RHD, In very good condition throughout. Tax and MOT. Ideal for Return Trip €1,995 Tel: 695 559 939. (252347)

RENAULT CLIO – Lazuli Blue, 2 Door, RHD, Spanish Plated & ITV Until June 2018. Lady Owner from New, 63,000 miles on clock & all relevant service invoices available. €1,200 ONO. Tel: 635 176 738 952 668 447 (258034)

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

MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (259020)

BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP family run business since 2000 in Mijas Costa Fuengirola. Servicing Repairs, ITVS, Full Engine Rebuilds, Body Work Repairs, Recovery Service. Checks on all cars & 4x4. CALL TODAY 605 407 369 / 951 104 805 Open 9am-6pm Mon-Fri (256467)

ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job too Small. 952 667 074 (258743)

WANTED all cars, vans and anything interesting also classic cars, bikes, etc, with or without paperwork considered, same day decision, cash waiting, 653 777 073. (252347)

WANTED, wanted, wanted!! All cars, all years, all models…from exotic to classic. Spanish, English, Dutch plated. Call us on 951 977 329. (257684)

MOTORING WANTED CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE / EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921. (252581) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701. (252581) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921. (253107) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH/WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837. (252581) CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKE, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837. (252581)

PETS YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully vaccinated and neutered. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity. Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death. Can be seen without obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (246764) ACE CHARITY “El Refugio” in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-chari ty.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319)

23rd Feb - 1st March SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public week-ends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepe online.net (93321)

EURODOG Boarding Kennels & Cattery. Under new ownership by animal loving family. Large kennels and exercise yards, fully licensed and sanitary approved. Safe, secure and caring environment. Inspections welcome anyt ime. 5 minutes from Fuengirola 679 786 669 / 952 464 947 / www.eurodog.es CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY, superb licensed facilities, viewing welcome. Tel: 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-and-dog-world.com

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sport Sub14 Rugby: Trocadero Marbella v CR Estrecho IT was a fantastic day for Club Rugby del Estrecho Sub 14’s in the Andalucian league, a win against Marbella would see them win the League (Group 2) for the very first time in their history and progress into the Elite Group Competition with five other teams. Playing away against a good Marbella side was never going to be easy and Estrecho were without their top try scorer Mateo Isola through injury and lost two other players before the game kicked off. However throughout the season Estrecho Sub 14’s have never backed down from a dog fight and always shown strong character. Estrecho won the coin toss and kicked off to Marbella but immediately put themselves under pressure by not kicking the ball the full 10 meters from the kick off. Scrum to Marbella, who pushed Estrecho backwards with their big powerful forwards, Marbella won the ball and attacked the Estrecho line, some

A really hard fought contest saw Estrecho emerge winners

strong tackling kept Marbella out but on seven minutes Marbella scored under the Estrecho posts which they converted to lead 7-0. What the Estrecho players lacked in size, they made up for with speed, determination, ferocious tackling and great team play, they never stopped working for each other and in the 12 minute after some great attacking play by both forwards and backs Spike Parsons dived over the Marbella try line to score a deserved try which Manu Martin converted (7-7). From then on it was all Estrecho as time after time Estrecho attacked the Marbella try line but

they could not fight their way over to score another try. Marbella tackled well and their big powerful forwards held Estrecho up over the line on several occasions, so at half time the score was even at 7 points each. In the second half Marbella kicked off to Estrecho who immediately returned the ball into the Marbella half of the field through strong runs from Fran Gamero and Daniel Sotillo Great rucking from the Estrecho forwards resulted in a penalty kick at goal from Manu who converted it (7-10). Then directly from the restart Dani Sotillo made a magnificent break to get within 10 metres of the Mar-

bella try line and Estrecho were awarded another penalty that Manu Martin converted (7-13). Marbella then piled on the pressure but some ferocious tackling from all the Estrecho players kept Marbella out until the 50th minute when the Estrecho defence was caught short on the left hand side and Marbella scored wide out which they failed to convert making the score (1213). Game On, this set up a grandstand finish and the last 10 minutes of the match was a fantastic advert for Sub 14 rugby with both sides attacking each other constantly but both defences stood firm and the result was an outstanding win a the league title for Estrecho. Final Score: Marbella 12 Estrecho 13 Estrecho are now Champions of Group 2 and we now go forward to play in the Elite group against the other group winners. Anyone wishing to come training are very welcome http://rugbydelestrecho.com/

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by Ade Parsons

Davis Cup is a smash hit for tourism

BIG RETURNS: Tourism revenues from the event have been excellent

by Tom Woods MARBELLA COUNCIL estimates that the promotional impact of the recent Davis Cup tie between Spain and Great Britain led to net revenues of around €12 million. Hotels increased their activity by between 10 and 25 per cent during the contest, and the calculations also take into account the event’s exposure in both national and international media. Mayor Angeles Muñoz emphasised that the city could not have paid for an advertising campaign with such an impact, and that the overall cost of hosting the competition in Mar-

Benavista Bowls Club Championships 2018. THE Estepona Club's Annual Championships were held recently and consisted of drawn triples, drawn pairs and Mens and Ladies Singles matches, played over an eight date period. The Trips final was between Chris Cooper, Gordon Adams and Malcolm Greenwood and Aileen Beedie, Diana Johnson and Mike Old. Surprisingly this was quite a one sided match with Aileen,

Diana and Mike winning 25-5, when the opposition conceded after 12 ends. The Drawn Pairs final was between Hazel Gutteridge and Medi Akooh and Diana Johnson and Phil Gutteridge. Diana and Phil came out winners 22-15 after a very close game up to the 17th end. The Ladies Singles final was between Eleanor Morgan and Hazel Gutteridge. Eleanor had

come from behind to win two matches on her way to the final but, after a very close game for several ends, Hazel went ahead to win the final 2110. Hazel will now represent Benavista Bowls Club in the Champion of Champions Competition at Santa Maria Bowls Club on 19th March 19 while. Bill Davies will represent the Club in the Mens Competition.

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bella was less than €1.5 million. In fact, the promotional impact of the event on the region should not be measured only during this period, but on its lasting legacy, said the mayor. According to the council’s report, of all the tourists who visited Marbella during the days of the competition, 6,500 did so to attend the Davis Cup. The tie also brought together more than 150 accredited national journalists across print, radio and digital media, as well as numerous broadcasters and correspondents from across the world.

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motoring

BMW unveils limited edition M4 convertible

30 YEARS: BMW will produce 300 limited edition M4 convertibles for the anniversary this year.

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THE EU’s Competition Commission has announced fines of more than €540 million for car parts suppliers over alleged collusion. The Commission stated it has fined groups of maritime car carriers €395 million, spark plug suppliers €76 million and brakes system suppliers €75 million for taking part in price fixing. Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s Competition Commissioner, said her watchdog were not through with breaking up the cartels. “The three separate decisions taken today show that we will not tolerate anticompetitive behaviour affecting European consumers and industries,” she said. Chilean maritime carrier CSAV, Japanese carriers K Line, MOL and NYK and the Norwegian and Swedish carrier WWL-EUKOR were all part of a cartel that ran for six years. MOL avoided a €203 million fine by blowing the whistle on the price rigging group. The German company Bosch and the Japanese

IT is now 30 years since the first M3 convertibles rolled off BMW’s production line in 1988. The car was originally designed for motor fans and put racetrack technology into a car for everyday driving. The company has announced it will mark the anniversary with a 300car limited run of a new model called the M4 Convertible Edition 30 Years. The open top four-seater is capable of producing 450 horsepower and comes with an M sport exhaust and adaptive suspension. Its 20-inch wheels are light alloys with a star-spoke design and come in Orbit Grey matt, a colour exclusive to the model. Inside the car has a Marino full leather trim and colour schemes to match the body paintwork. The two outside colours offered are Macao Blue metallic and Mandarin II. Both are nods to the colours of the original M3. The lettering ‘30 Jahre Edition’ is printed onto the headrests and doorsills along with ‘1/300,’ a reference to the amount of cars made. The limited edition model is the latest in several generations of the M3 going back to the 1980’s. The winners of the world, European and German touring car championship drove an M3 in 1987 before the car was available on the market.

Updates announced for ZOE electric car

FINED: Margrethe Vestager’s Competition Commission sanctioned the companies for taking part in cartels.

Car cartels handed fines by EU

firms Denso and NGK were also found to have been part of a cartel supplying spark plugs to European car makers. TRW, Bosch and Conti-

nental also ran two cartels which fixed the prices of brake systems. Denso and TRW have escaped the fines for informing on price fixing.

FRENCH car maker Renault has revealed a raft of improvements to its line of zero emissions cars and the ZOE model in particular. The new version of the car, which is set to be available to order from the spring, will now come equipped with a new R1110 electric motor which produces 80 kilowatts of power. That’s 12kW more than the current model. The new motor is the same weight as the outgoing R90 despite producing more power. The new model will be capable of reaching 107 break-horsepower. The ZOE’s new engine will also be more responsive at high-speed and it has cut around two seconds off its 80-120 kilometre per hour acceleration time. Elisabeth Delval, from the Renault Zoe team, said the new model was more responsive and versatile, particularly for out of town journeys.

“In addition to being able to enjoy the pleasure of driving a ZOE, drivers will also benefit from the longest range available for a mass-market electric car,” she said. The new model is also compatible with Android Auto and other third party apps such as Skype and Messenger. It will be available in a new dark colour called Aconite. The ZOE was recently named ‘Best Electric Car up to £20,000 (around €22,600)’ at the WhatCar Car of the Year Awards 2018. Prices are yet to be confirmed.

MORE POWER: The motor of the new ZOE will deliver 12kW more power than the current model.

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FRESH DESIGN: The company first exhibited its CXperience concept car in October 2016.

New Citroen saloon ‘a breath of fresh air’

CITROEN has dropped hints about what to expect from their next large car. The manufacturer has said it will depart from traditional saloon car designs and instead take inspiration from its SUV range. Movement on plans for large cars follows a hiatus in the company’s focus on them, with production of the C5 halting in 2017.

“We will replace the C5,” Citroen’s boss Linda Jackson said. “We want a large car but that’s not our priority right now. SUVs are. It will be a breath of fresh air.” It is believed they will take cues from the C4 cactus, which was equipped with hydraulic bump stop suspension to make its ride comfier. Jackson said the company’s CXperience concept model was an attempt

to show that large cars could break with design tradition. Xavier Peugeot, Citroen’s product director, told British media the classic saloon car design was nearly dead in Europe. “We need to reinvent it and make it as modern and attractive as our SUV range. If your saloon is classical or traditional, I’m afraid you’re in trouble,” he said.

Drivers in the clear about speed limits SPANISH police have publicly revealed the precise speed at which drivers will be caught on camera. It has been a cause for public concern for some time but now traffic police have gone on social media to set the record straight. The Guardia Civil has confirmed on Twitter that if the speed limit is 50 km/h, 80 km/h or 100 km/h the camera will trigger at 57 km/h, 87 km/h and 107 km/h. But from 101 km/h upwards the leeway is 7 per cent of the driver’s speed, so if the speed limit is 110 km/h the devices will be triggered at 117.7 km/h. The Guardia Civil has also used the opportunity to remind drivers that ‘the road is not a racetrack.’