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Mother marks seven-year anniversary of missing Amy THE mother of missing Irish girl Amy Fitzpatrick has vowed to ramp up the campaign to find her daughter following a remembrance mass held on the Costa del Sol for the seventh anniversary of Amy’s disappearance. Audrey Fitzpatrick and her partner Dave Mahon spent the holiday season in Southern Spain and organised a remembrance mass in Las Chapas on December 31, one day before the seventh
anniversary of 15-year-old Amy’s disappearance. And despite the length of time since her daughter went missing, Audrey has promised not to give up in her quest to find out what happened to Amy, who will be 23 years old this February. “We’ve had masses for Amy in Las Chapas before and this year it was a private thing for ourselves,” said Audrey before her return to Ireland this week.
“It was a lovely service and the priest, who is also Irish, held up a poster of Amy in case anybody in the congregation wasn’t sure
who she was, but everybody knew. We put up posters outside and I’m going to start campaigning to get a search effort of the
area under way again. We had a meeting with the Guardia Civil and I understand that they have nothing to go on, but when I get back I’m going to be knocking on doors and emailing, and doing what I can to keep Amy in the public’s mind. I’ll be fighting hard to keep it going.” Audrey said she is still hoping that a permanent reminder of Amy will be erected in the area of Riviera del Sol, where Amy disappeared from on New Year’s Day 2008. “We’re still going full steam ahead to try and get some sort of permanent remembrance for Amy,” said Audrey. “We had a nice service over Christmas but we’d still like something permanent for Amy.”
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WAITING FOR CHIMES: Video of Andalucian family waiting for midnight went viral.
Happy New Year - not for Canal Sur viewers TELEVISION channel Canal Sur infuriated viewers on New Year’s Eve by cutting to an ad break just as the clock struck midnight, meaning those watching missed out on the traditional eating of 12 grapes - one with each chime of the clock. Viewers in Andalucia were left seething with anger when the station cut away after the first chime of midnight to an advert for the MotoGP world championship in Jerez. The station returned with just two chimes
left on the countdown to broadcast scenes of New Year’s celebrations in the streets of Almeria. But those at home missed the opportunity to gobble down the 12 grapes in a tradition designed to bring fortune and good luck for the coming year. Canal Sur’s director of programming Jose Luis Pereñiguez resigned on New Year’s Day after the incident, with the channel apologising to viewers and blaming the incident on “human errors.”
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NEWS Parents complain PARENTS of the 350 students at Estepona’s Valeriano Lopez school are demanding improvement to the school surroundings as there is no parking available and doubleparked cars make crossing dangerous for children. Metro record MALAGA Metro broke its record for users on January 5 with a total of 25,962 users, the highest number registered since the first day of service, July 30, 2014.
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A new year, a new life THE first baby born in the province of Malaga in 2015 was a girl called Daniela who was born at 1.15am and weighed 2.86 kilos. Although she was not due to be born until January 6, Daniela decided to surprise her young parents 17-year-old Eva Maria Ballesteros and 21-yearold Cristian Risquez by arriving
early. As the young parents are out of work they will live with Eva Maria’s parents for the time being until Cristian finds a job. Altogether there were five babies born in Malaga Province in the early hours of New Year’s Day: Daniela, another girl and a boy at the Materno Infantil hospital in Malaga City,
a boy weighing 3.6 kilos at 5.55am at the Costa del Sol hospital and a girl weighing 2.95 kilos at 6.37am at the Clinico hospital in Malaga City. Yet all the above were beaten by Noelia, who became the first baby born in Spain in 2015 just 32 seconds after midnight in Tarragona, Cataluña.
Rescued pets ANTEQUERA animal shelter together with the animal pound and the Arca del Torcal association rescued 400 animals in 2014, 220 of which later found family homes. Cinema reopens THE cinema in Bahia Plaza shopping centre in Los Barrios will reopen on January 16, centre owners Starboard confirmed after reaching a new agreement.
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GENEROUS citizens helped Malaga City’s Angeles Malagueños de la Noche give out more than 2,000 toys to children in need for Three Kings Day after the charity asked for donations on Facebook.
MALAGA provincial court has jailed a man for two years for stabbing his sister in the back at the family home in Fuengirola during an argument last March.
Skate park A NEW 2,510 square metre skate park will be built in San Pedro. Work is expected to take about five months, said Public Works department leader Javier Garcia.
Attracting attention MALAGA was placed at the top of UK national newspaper The Guardian’s list of 40 best places to visit in 2015.
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Bill error ENDESA electrical company has been ordered by a Malaga judge to give a city homeowner back €1,514.49 following a mix-up with electricity meters.
Strange shooting POLICE are investigating a shooting in a Fuengirola home. A man required stitches after a bullet grazed the side of his head before becoming lodged in a sofa while visiting friends.
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City arrests TWO men aged 30 and 44 were arrested suspected of stealing parts of pergolas from a beach-bar on the city seafront. Police found tools and the missing parts in their car. UNDER ATTACK: People have eggs and flour thrown at them while dressed in military gear.
Mock ‘coup’ quelled at traditional festival
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OT content with pelting each other with tomatoes during the summer, Spaniards took to the streets over the festive season to chuck eggs and flour at each other, in yet another of the country’s weird and wonderful festivals. The Els Enfarinats Festival, held each year in the town of Ibi in Alicante, saw 3,000 residents throw more than 1,500 eggs and hundreds of kilogrammes of flour at each other as they staged a mock coup d’etat whilst in military-style gear. Each year the rowdy participants stage a mock battle against the authorities, with this year taking on particular significance against a backdrop of high-profile corruption imprisonments and allegations. Caked in flour, covered in egg yolks and surrounded by ear-
Quote of the Week You try to do your job the very best as you can, but when something like this happens, it’s just a delightful surprise,’ said British lawyer Ralph Smith upon being awarded a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for his services on behalf of the expat community in Spain.
popping firecrackers, the allegorical new ‘rulers’ of the town ‘jail’ those who don’t pay fines and engage in a running battle with L’Oposicio (The Opposition) by flinging flour and rotten eggs at each other. The chaotic 200-year-old festivities coincide with Spain’s version of April Fool’s Day and form part of the Day of the Innocents (when the Biblical King Herod ordered the killing of all young male newborns). In a country known for its bizarre festivals and traditions, the Els Enfarinats Festival is definitely one of the most visually spectacular. After the massive food fight and looking like they have just emerged from a snowstorm, the ‘revolutionaries’ coup is quelled and order is restored to the town. Money is collected from participants and onlookers and is donated to local charities.
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billion is the record amount of money that tourists to Spain spent between January and October of 2014. The Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism says that the figure will be even higher once figures for November and December are included.
Internet for all MALAGA Provincial Council spent more than €600,000 in 2014 on the Guadalinfo network providing internet access to citizens in 86 towns and villages at public centres where training is also given on internet use.
Lucky winner THIRD prize tickets for the ONCE special Christmas lottery number 66276 brought €240,000 to Malaga City this year.
Fire scare TWO men required medical treatment after inhaling smoke in a fire in Alhaurin de la Torre. Neighbours were evacuated while firemen extinguished the flames.
And finally... THOUSANDS of revellers in Madrid celebrated New Year’s Eve one day earlier than the rest of the country, in what is fast becoming a tradition. City officials test the chimes at Puerto del Sol a day ahead of New Year’s Eve to make sure all is working for the main event, and so many ring in the New Year on both December 30 and 31.
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Car chase leads to drugs find A DRIVER who tried to avoid a nighttime vehicle checkpoint was chased and arrested by police, who later found almost three kilos of hashish inside the vehicle. Police decided to follow a suspicious Mercedes which was seen turning round to avoid a routine checkpoint set up in Cañada de los Cardos,
Torremolinos. The car took a sliproad onto the old N340 and sped off on the wrong-side of the road. A patrol car went ahead to warn drivers while more followed the kamikaze driver. No accidents were caused before the police managed to stop the car after two kilometres. Yet the driver didn’t
give up and ran away after hurling his car keys into a nearby garden. Policemen took chase on foot and soon caught up with the 34year-old from Malaga City, who didn’t resist arrest, but proved not to have a driving licence and refused to say exactly where he had thrown his keys. After an hour the keys and the reason he had tried to escape were found as there were 30 tablets of hashish under a seat of the car. The driver, who had a previous police record, was taken to TorremolinosBenalmadena police station.
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Seasonal blues? It won’t last long!
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ANTA has been and gone, the New Year’s Eve celebrations have begun to fade from our memories, and the Three Kings have delighted children for yet another year. As things start to get back to normal after the celebrating and partying of the Christmas season, we face into a month that people generally would like to see eliminated from the calendar. After the joy and excitement of Christmas, January is traditionally viewed as a month of bad weather, having little money left after the holidays and not having much on the horizon to look forward to. The decorations come down, office hours go back to normal and life gets back to its usual routine. There’s no doubt that moods can and often do change with the
seasons, and there’s definitely a case to be heard for January not being the most pleasant of months. But when living in sunny Spain, however, downbeat seasonal moods don’t often last for long. Before we know it temperatures will begin to pick up again, the sun will start making a more regular appearance and we’ll soon find ourselves in swimming costumes and flip-flops once again, working on our tans and enjoying lunch on the beach. Time flies - as we all know too well - and in just a few short months we’ll be getting in the summer mood thanks in part to the welcome Vitamin D the sun’s rays so generously provide. So try not to let the January blues bring you down. In Spain at least, the pre-summer buzz will be here in no time and we’ll all be happy chappies once again!
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TAKE-OFF: The Three Kings get ready to fly.
Helicopters and monsters on parade for the Three Kings MONSTERS, dragons and trolls rampaged through the streets of Benalmadena at this year’s Three Kings’ parade. In San Pedro, it was a different story as the Three Wise Men themselves arrived in a very atypical style.
Foregoing their traditional camels in favour of a helicopter, Gaspar, Balthasar and Melchior flew into San Pedro for this year’s festivities thanks to the good folk at Helicopteros Sanitarios, who ensured the kings made it in time to provide sweets for the
Monster photo: Courtesy of Ernie Barnes
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local children. Meanwhile, in Arroyo de la Miel in Benalmadena, the royal entourage was joined by a monstrous line-up of beasts and monsters, adding a touch of Lord of the Rings to the traditional Christmas festivities.
Goyas may well taste of Malaga MALAGA will be well represented at the Spanish Film Academy’s Goya awards with three ‘Malagueño’ actors nominated and Antonio Banderas down to receive the Goya of Honour. Popular Malaga actor and stand-up comedian Dani Rovira, who is due to conduct the award gala in Madrid on February 7, has been nominated for his leading role in Ocho Apellidos Vascos (Eight Basque Surnames, marketed for the English-
speaking market as Spanish Affair). Rovira plays the role of a young man from Sevilla who falls madly in love with a Basque girl and battles against culture clashes to win her heart in the Spanish box-office hit directed by Emilio Martinez-Lazaro. Also nominated for Goyas are Malaga actors Antonio de la Torre and Mercedes Leon for La Isla Minima (Marshland), which received 17 nominations, while El Niño received 16. Interestingly, both are set and were filmed in Andalucia. Antonio Banderas is to receive a Goya of Honour and his science-fiction film Automata has been nominated for four categories: best wardrobe design, sound, photographic directing and artistic directing.
Picasso grand daughter selling his work MARINA PICASSO, the granddaughter of Malaga-born artist Pablo Picasso, is to sell off more than €240 million worth of his paintings. According to a report in the New York Post, Marina is also set to sell her late grandfather’s French estate, a villa in Cannes named La Californie. Marina is the daughter of Paolo Picasso, who is the son of Pablo and his first wife Olga Khokhlova. She has stated in the past that her grandfather never provided financial assistance to her family and that she grew up in poverty. Among the works she is selling are a 1923 portrait of Olga, estimated at €50 million and a 1921 painting called Maternite valued at €41 million.
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Adoption show ANIMALAGA charity is holding an adoption event at Malaga City’s Plaza de la Marina this Saturday, January 10, from 11am to 1.30pm. Dogs available for adoption will be on show and pet-care talks will be given.
Training course FIFTEEN places are available for unemployed Fuengirola residents on a basic restaurant and bar skills training course running from the end of January until June. Contact Los Boliches Council offices until January 16 for more information.
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Getting to school safely MARBELLA Council will spend €700,000 on improving access to local schools, benefiting families of more than 13,500 students. Mayor Angeles Muñoz explained
that surrounding areas of all schools will be improved by concentrating on problematic areas on school routes including pavements, architectural barriers, lack of safety measures and
insufficient street-lighting. The council will also create parking areas, adapt manhole covers, fit railings and renew tarmac where needed. The mayor explained that work will be done in two stages, the first being carried out currently and the second during the summer holidays.
Suñe exhibition EL CUADRO de la Vida, an exhibition of 125 works by artist Chedes Suñe, will be on show until Saturday January 10 in Torremolinos. Held at the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones, the exhibition is possibly the largest monographic exhibition from a single artist on the Costa del Sol, with work reflecting the influence of countries visited by the painter in the past including India, Japan and China. Entry to the exhibition, which is open from 10.30am to 1.30pm and 58pm, is free.
Jobless down for 2nd year
ART SHOW: Reflecting the artist’s travels.
UNEMPLOYMENT in Malaga Province dropped in 2014 for the second year in a row. Data from Andalucia’s Employment Service shows the number out of a job in the province decreased by 9,386 last year, surpassing that registered in 2013. However, 193,326 were still unemployed by December 31.
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Some people never learn TWO teenage boys were arrested by Malaga policemen for riding a motorbike on the wrong side of the road without a licence. The boys, aged 14 and 15, were unable to provide documentation for the motorcycle. The older of the two had been arrested twice last year for theft. Upon contacting the owner of the motorbike, which showed signs of having been tampered with, he confirmed that it had been stolen a month beforehand, but he had not had time to report the theft.
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Driver hits policeman A MAN was arrested in La Linea after allegedly trying to run over a Guardia Civil officer stopping cars to check for smuggled tobacco. Rather than stopping when ordered to do so by officers, the driver – who was later found not to have a licence – put his foot down and mounted the pavement, hitting an officer, who suffered an injured knee. A police vehicle gave chase and eventually officers caught up with and arrested the driver.
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Authorities work to protect more land PROTECTED land in Andalucia could double over the next year as the authorities work to gain more special conservation areas. Malaga Province has 41 beauty spots which the Environmental Boards of Malaga Provincial Council and the Junta de Andalucia regional government are working to have made special conservation areas by the European Union before
HIGH HOPES: Sierra Blanca in Marbella. January 1, 2016. The boards are hurrying to get documents and
applications in order to apply to the European authorities for recognition
of places including the Sierra Blanca in Marbella and the Sierra de Camarolos in Antequera. The Sierra de las Nieves, Laguna de Fuente de Piedra, El Torcal in Antequera, Los Reales de Sierra Bermeja in Estepona, Sierra Crestellina in Casares and the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes gorge in the Guadalhorce Valley have already been accepted as conservation areas.
Employee fakes violent robbery LOCAL POLICE in Marbella have detained a 50-year-old man who
Bullfights to stay AN urgent proposal by opposition party Alternativa Mijeña-Los Verdes asked for Mijas to become the first town in Malaga to ban bullfights. The proposal was included on the agenda at the final plenary session of 2014, but the majority of councillors rejected the ban.
allegedly stole €2,320 from the company he worked for before claiming he was robbed. The detainee told police that thieves had hit him on the head, and stole the money. He showed police a medical report, which said he had been treated for a head injury and received 12 stitches. During the enquiry, the police learned he had suffered a work-related accident. After a large object fell on his head, he went to hospital. Later, with the medical report in hand, he lied to police and said he had been robbed.
Roadworks ahead LAS Medranas street in San Pedro de Alcantara will be
resurfaced and have drainage installed to avoid water damaging the tarmac. Marbella Works and Services delegate Javier Garcia explained that the council will carry out work to meet Andalucian road guidelines and improve deficient stretches to meet citizens’ demands. Work is expected to take two and a half months.
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Cable halts Melchior THE Three Kings’ Parade in Malaga City was delayed when Melchior’s float caught on overhead cables. Municipal workers used brooms to lift the cable, allowing the remaining floats to pass underneath.
Hunger strike ESTEPONA fireman Javier Luque declared on New Year’s Day he would be going on hunger strike whenever he works 24-hour shifts to protest about conflicts between management and the firemen’s union.
Baby cash MALAGA Provincial Council has approved €1,000 grants for 139 babies born or adopted between June and mid-October 2014 in towns with less than 5,000 inhabitants, in a scheme to avoid lowincome families having to move to cities.
Road rage A DRIVER who allegedly punched another on the nose and bit his arm after a row broke out on Calle Saint Exupery in Malaga City has been arrested.
Airline fine RYANAIR has been sentenced to pay a Malaga couple €885.75 in costs and damages after their SantanderMalaga flight had to turn round due to a technical fault, forcing them to find another way to get home.
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Dog returns home six years after being stolen A BRITISH family living in Alhaurin de la Torre got a very special – and pleasantly surprising – Christmas present recently when their beloved pet dog came home, six years after going missing. Ziggy, the nine-yearold Yorkshire Terrier, was stolen during a robbery at Mary Buckley’s house back in April of 2009, along with laptops, cameras and other items. Ziggy was taken by the heartless thieves, leaving the Buckleys distraught and worried for his safety. But on December 28, Mary got a phone call out of the blue that would leave her stunned with delight. “On the Monday I got a phone call from a vet in Sevilla who had found a Yorkshire Terrier on the street and when he scanned his chip it turned out it was our little Ziggy,” said Mary. “I couldn’t believe it. It’s been nearly six years since Ziggy was stolen and we didn’t think we’d ever see him again.” A friend went to collect Ziggy the next day, and when he returned to his beloved owners, it was instant recognition. “As soon as he came back he recognised us straight away and went running up the stairs into the house,” said Mary. “He was in a right state and I’ve had to get him checked out at the vet. He was obviously looked after by somebody for all those years but maybe they abandoned him recently or something like that. He has a sore leg but we are nursing him back to full health and it’s like he’s never been away. “I’m not sure if he remembers being stolen but every time we put
on our jackets to leave the house he goes mad and wants to be brought
with us. It’s so great to have him back and it just goes to show that
you can never say never. It definitely made our Christmas.”
HOME AGAIN: Ziggy, the Yorkshire Terrier.
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Helping employment MALAGA Provincial Council’s social rights department said it spent €2.8 million helping 7,000 people through employment and training schemes and tax reductions for workers.
Traps netted TWO men have been charged and 131 illegal animal traps confiscated by the Guardia Civil’s nature protection branch Seprona in Benahavis.
Busy trains HIGH-speed AVE trains connecting Malaga and Madrid were used by 2.1 million passengers in 2014, according to Renfe rail company, an 11 per cent increase on 2013.
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Scandinavian art and La Belle Epoque THE Costa del Sol Decorative and Fine Arts Society (DFAS) will start the New Year concentrating on Scandinavian art, with a number of talks bound to be of interest to art lovers. On January 12 at the Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola, the focus will be on famous artists’ works depicting wooded landscapes, cliffs, beaches, small fishing harbours, rugged fishermen and robust women, as well as domestic interiors and sculptures. The next day will feature a lecture on the work of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and
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MEMBERS of Amigos entre Todos residents’ association in Churriana have collected 400 signatures to demand improvements to the Camino del Pilar road. The petition was sent with a letter to Elias Bendodo, head of Malaga Provincial Council, demanding that the 200-metre stretch of road that goes towards Torremolinos and has no lights or pavements receives attention. Association leader Ana Maria Naumann complained that Torremolinos mayor Fernandez Montes refuses to receive them or respond to their demands.
the famous ‘Belle Epoque’ period. The talk will be held at the Danish Club on the Carretera de Mijas. For more information on both events, please visit www.costa delsoldfas.com. SUBJECT: Woman dressing by Swedish artist Anders Zorn.
Citizens exercise their rights ALMOST 4,000 complaints were dealt with in 2014 by the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s consumer service. A new report from the Junta explained that complaints had
increased by 10 per cent compared to 2013 and the services sector was the focus of 97 per cent of them, with the telecommunications sector receiving the most.
Jose Luis Ruiz Espejo, Andalucian government delegate in Malaga, said the increase in complaints was due to the fact that informative campaigns by the Junta encouraged consumers to exercise their rights.
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Come and join the mix-in at Puente Romano Tennis Club
Every Wednesday at 10am and Sunday at 11am
Puente Romano’s Tennis Club is now offering all tennis enthusiasts the opportunity to join other players in singles and doubles every Wednesday morning at 10am and Sunday mornings at 11am.
For non-members the price is 12€ and for members is 6€ which includes: The first half hour starting with a brief introduction, demonstrations and a practice with correction of your swing.
The following hour and a half is dedicated to the games, organised by the Tennis Club depending on your level. Prizes will be given to the winners.
“This is a great way for individuals to not only improve their game, but also to play with people of different levels and make new friends in the tennis world of Marbella” Ramon, Puente Romano’s Tennis Club Manager You are welcome to arrive 15 minutes before the Mix-In starts or for more information about Puente Romano’s Tennis & Fitness please contact 952 826 103 / ctenis@puenteromano.com
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Security system to detect cable theft ABOUT 10,000 metres of copper wire valued at €90,000 in Malaga’s Guadalhorce industrial estate will be protected from thieves by a pioneering security system. Devised by a Malaga company and financed by the council, the new system will use sensors to detect tampering with cables and automatically inform the authorities. Since the start of the financial crisis, an estimated 12,000 thefts of copper wire nationwide have caused millions of euros in losses as thieves target the valuable wire to sell on for great profit.
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Helping parents SAN ROQUE Council has approved the payment of €80 to each of 113 applicants to help parents pay for infant school books and materials.
More lanes REPAIR PROJECT: Plans will include the roof of the Mercado de Mayoristas.
€1 million fund for town improvements
ALHAURIN EL GRANDE will receive €1 million from Malaga Provincial Council for repairs and public works around the town. Five major projects are planned: the second stage of pavements for the Camino de Coin, repairs on a
THE Junta de Andalucia regional government and Malaga Council have agreed to create an extra 68.5 kilometres of cycle lanes in the city over the next three years.
Bank raid
stretch of the Villafranco road, repairs to Calle Albaicin between Calle Antonio Machado and Calle Cilla, repairs to the roof of the Mercado de Mayoristas and the creation of a park and car-park in Parque de la Paz.
A BRANCH of BBVA bank on Marbella’s Avenida Ricardo Soriano was robbed on Monday morning.
Radars make for safer roads
Sports grants
ACCIDENTS at notorious black spots on roads in Malaga Province have been reduced thanks to radar controls, the traffic authorities have reported. The old N-340 coastal road in Mijas by Faro de Calaburras registered 90 per cent less accidents since the speed limit on the road was reduced and speed- detecting radars put in place. Guardia Civil sources said that radars work to encourage drivers to drive slower and therefore more safely, to avoid fines.
A great year for Costa tourism THE Costa del Sol ended an historical year for tourism with more than 10 million tourists visiting the area. Data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) for November, the first month of the so-called seasonal slump, proved that the Costa does not shut for winter, with just
60 of the 240 hotels on Malaga coasts closing their doors. The positive results achieved in 2014 give hope as Costa del Sol hoteliers prepare for what is expected to be an even better year with the economy slowly but surely recovering from the crisis.
THE council in San Roque has approved €25,000 for sports grants to be given to 12 clubs and five individuals to help local youngsters between four and 18 years old to enter competitions.
Fugitive held A MAN wanted in Poland for robbery and damage to property has been arrested in Malaga. The 28-year-old had been sentenced to 17 months in prison in Poland.
Bearing gifts THE Three Kings delivered more than 250 gifts to patients at Malaga’s MaternoInfantil children’s hospital at a party with music, dancing and magic tricks.
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Armed robbers under arrest FIVE people have been arrested and held by Malaga police on suspicion of being behind two violent robberies in the city. The first attack was at a shoe shop where a gang entered and forced the assistant to open the safe by threatening her with a gun. The group left with €17,000 in cash after locking the
terrified assistant in the bathroom. The second case involved an alleged attack on a man. He was reportedly approached by three men upon leaving his home and pushed back inside. He was tied up, threatened with a gun and hit over the head before his attackers left with €1,900 in cash.
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Jail sought for illegal bird-seller
PROTECTED SPECIES: Lesser Kestrel.
A MAN has been accused of selling protected species Lesser Kestrel chicks over the internet. The Malaga prosecutor’s report considers the sales to be a criminal offence against nature protection measures included in the penal code. Investigations reportedly show that the man sold one-week-old birds of the protected species on popular internet advertising sites. The prosecution, therefore, asked for a hearing to be held and the suspect to be sentenced to four months in jail and banned from hunting or fishing for two years.
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Archaeologists want more time in caves THE Sierra de la Utrera Mountains, between Manilva and Casares, hold one of the best conserved historical treasures of ancient Andalucian Neolithic times. In fact, findings within the cavity, known as the Hediondas Subterranean System, reveal that it is a great site for the study of funeral rituals of the first Neolithic societies of Malaga dating back to about 5,000 BC. Archaeologists have applied for more time to continue studying the caves, where more than 700 items including tools, bones and ceramic remains have been found, and the local authorities have been asked to fence off the area to avoid thefts. Investigations into the site – which was discovered in the early 1970s – have been carried out by archaeologists at weekends with no funding apart from a small contribution by Casares Council. Other cavities exist in the Utrera range although most appear to be from the Bronze Age, apart from the Cueva del Gran Duque (Grand Duke’s Cave), which contained Neolithic remains similar to the recent finds.
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Robbery foiled TWO men aged 22 and 29 were arrested in Malaga City’s Cruz de Humilladero district after being caught attempting to steal building materials from a warehouse.
Classic cars MALAGA’S Palacio de Ferias y Congresos will hold at least seven fairs and 12 congresses in the first half of 2015, beginning with a Retro Motor fair from January 30-February 1.
Dog attack A THREE-YEAR-OLD Torremolinos girl had to be taken to the Materno Infantil hospital in Malaga City for stitches to her forehead and eyebrow after being attacked by a neighbour’s dog.
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Thousands flock to Malaga museum A WHOPPING 150,747 people visited the Carmen Thyssen Museum in Malaga during 2014.
The figures far exceeded the expectations of the management, which had
estimated that the influx of tourists to the museum would be around 145,000. Most of the visitors were foreign holidaymakers and Spanish Malaga residents. Data show that the 35 per cent of visitors (almost 52,500 people) came from abroad and that most of them were from the UK, France and Germany, while Spanish Malaga residents accounted for 40 per cent of all visitors (more SURGERY DELAY: Lack of nurses to blame, says union. than 60,000 people). The increasing interest shown by foreign holidaymakers can be in CHILDREN requiring urgent surgery at Malaga’s Materno Infantil part attributed to the hospital are forced to wait due to lack of nurses, Satse nurses’ union temporary exhibitions has complained. It says routine surgery is being carried out in the and to the permanent operating theatre reserved for paediatric emergencies as there are collection depicting the insufficient nurses to cover other theatres. The complaint comes a history of Malaga and few days after unions kicked up a fuss over admin staff classifying Andalucia, said the pregnant women on arrival at the maternity emergency department. museum’s management.
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Ticket seller held over fake burglary A MALAGA lottery ticket vendor has been arrested for allegedly making up a burglary for personal gain. The 40-year-old man lodged a report with Malaga City police headquarters stating that burglars had forced entry to his home and stolen €560 in cash and €350 worth of lottery tickets. Upon investigation policemen discovered no evidence of the crime and said the front-door to the property showed no sign of having been forced; therefore, the man was asked to explain himself. Investigators suspect the man made up the story to obtain more tickets through the lottery company’s insurance and sell the missing tickets for personal gain. Police investigate all reports of theft to uncover fraudulent stories. Items most often falsely reported as stolen are smartphones, laptops, DVD-players, electronic items and cash. The reports are usually made to swindle insurance companies.
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Traffic accident FOUR people including a 17-yearold boy were hurt in a crash between two cars in Malaga City. Although none were seriously injured, the four were taken to the Clinico hospital for treatment of fractured bones and bruises.
Tajo walkway MALAGA Provincial Council has promised to provide €300,000 for a new walkway for Ronda’s Tajo gorge. Running from Puente Viejo to Plaza del Campillo, the walkway is expected to attract 500,000 visitors per year.
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Smuggler arrested POLICE arrested a 26year-old Spanish man at Malaga airport carrying more than 5 kilos of cocaine in his luggage. Customs officers found the cocaine in powder and semi-liquid form hidden inside toys and a variety of packages including coffee jars, crisp packets, toothpaste tubes and shampoo bottles. The man, who had flown from Brazil, awaits trial.
COCAINE: Disguised in a variety of packages.
Roca pays council MARBELLA Council has received €5.8 million for civil liability from Juan Antonio Roca. The condemned ex-town planning advisor’s legal representative handed over a cheque for the amount, Marbella mayor Angeles Muñoz confirmed. The money will be put towards the debts with Social Security and the tax man that the current council inherited. This is the third time the council has received money from Roca. In 2011 he
made an initial payment of €600,000 and another last summer of €1.7 million, therefore he has now paid one third of the amount a National Court judge sentenced Roca, lawyer Jose Luis Sierra and accountant Manuel Jorge Castel to pay. Roca was sentenced to six years in jail in a court case which found him guilty of moving €26.7 million from Marbella council accounts to private companies between 1991 and 1995.
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Prison sentence is demanded COUNSEL for the prosecution has demanded a six-year jail sentence for a man accused of fraud for pocketing money for an apartment that was never built. The victim paid the accused a total of €6,955 for the property to be built in Mijas, but became suspicious when no work was done on the site. Investigations proved the man, who had advertised as a property
developer, did not own the land in question and had not applied for building licences. No guarantees were offered and the accused refused to give his victim’s money back. While the Public Prosecutor’s office asked for a two-year jail sentence, the private prosecution demanded six years, a €16,200 fine and payment of the amount owed plus interest to his victim.
Child abuser jailed A MAN has been jailed for four years for child abuse and a restraining order bans him from contacting or approaching his victim for five years. Although the accused was declared to be slightly mentally disabled, the Malaga provincial court understood that he knew exactly what he was doing when he sexually abused his friend’s six-year-old niece.
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Soldier makes a special proposal ONLOOKERS might have thought they had stepped on to a recording set for another version of the film An Officer and a Gentleman at a recent swearing-in ceremony. Marcelo didn’t want to surprise his girlfriend with a ring after a romantic dinner at a restaurant. The 24-yearold soldier from Malaga wanted his proposal to be extra special and unforgettable for Cintia, his 25-year-old girlfriend of two years, and also make her a part of his swearing-in ceremony and army training period in Caceres. “I wanted her to be a part of this important stage of my life rather
than just suffering my absence,” the young man, who wishes to become an officer, explained. Marcelo asked permission from his superiors at the troop training centre in Caceres to surprise Cintia by proposing after the ceremony. The result was posted on Youtube in an emotional video, which has been viewed by more than 600 people. The bride-to-be explained: “It was beautiful. Amazing. I couldn’t believe it. That sort of thing only happens in films. It was his big day, not mine, that’s why I didn’t expect it at all.”
Marcelo said his fellow soldiers had supported and helped him, even rehearsing the event in advance. A contingent of 200 soldiers looked on as Cintia and her father, who had been warned in advance, approached Marcelo who was hiding behind two taller colleagues. When Cintia saw her boyfriend her expression changed from curiosity to joy, then she burst into tears as he got down on one knee and offered her a ring to the applause of all present. The couple explained that they intend to tie the knot at the end of 2015, hopefully at Christmas time.
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Dodgy dealers arrested THIRTEEN people aged between 19 and 55 have been arrested in Malaga for allegedly receiving stolen goods, faking documents and belonging to a criminal gang. The gang worked within gold trading stores in Churriana, Cartama, Ante-quera and Torre del Mar. They used copies of previous clients’ ID cards and faked signatures to avoid revealing the true source of stolen gold.
TWO men have been jailed for 11 months for attempting to steal more than 2,500 metres of cable from a railway line between El Burgo and Ronda. Police apprehended the men leaving the scene of the crime with lengths of cut cable valued at €2,295. Although the accused appealed against the original sentence of 11 months each in jail and having to pay €2,295 in damages, a Malaga provincial court confirmed the sentence, claiming that a serious accident could have been caused as a result of their actions.
Jail for acid attacker POLICE in Marbella have arrested a 23-year-old man who allegedly burned another man by throwing a corrosive substance over his face and chest. The 20-year-old victim spent eight days in hospital with serious burns
after the attack, which happened as he left a disco with two friends. After identifying and arresting the suspect, police officers handed him over to a judge who ordered provisional jail as he had a previous record for violent behaviour.
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Jobless face harder times FEWER than two out of every 10 jobless people in Malaga Province are able to claim unemployment benefit. As the financial crisis
has dragged on, the amount of people out of work who have used up their dole allowance has gone from 50 per cent in 2007 to 15 per cent,
29,534 of the 195,672 people registered with the Andalucian Employment Agency. This has meant that almost 100,000 people rely on some sort of
minor benefits of about €400 to get by. Another 76,000 people in Malaga are not even able to claim these minor benefits and will probably not
be entitled to the latest €426 benefit announced by the Spanish government as it comes with a long list of requirements to fulfil.
Drug seizures in 2014 SPANISH police seized a large amount of illegal drugs in Malaga Province during 2014. According to figures released by the Government Delegate’s Office in Malaga, the Guardia Civil and the National Police in Malaga Province seized more than 34.1 tonnes of hashish and marihuana, 243,202 grammes of cocaine, 507.97 grammes of heroin, 6.65 grammes of speed, as well as 659 ecstasy and MDMA pills during 2014. Furthermore, the Guardia Civil arrested 2,516 people for drug trafficking, while 1,668 were detained by the National Police, said the Government.
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Students say yes to chess A SECOND giant chessboard has been placed on Estepona’s promenade. Mayor Jose Maria Garcia Urbano, municipal chess teacher Miguel Abril
and a group of students presented the board, covering an area of 20 square metres and with pieces measuring 55 centimetres each in height.
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Refuge expands MALAGA’S Animal and Plant Protection Society has raised €5,000 to build new installations at its La Virreina headquarters. Work is expected to begin this month to enlarge the quarantine area and build a recovery area.
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ANTONIO BANDERAS: Spotted out in Malaga and again in Marbella.
Banderas out and about town
ANTONIO BANDERAS has been spotted out and about in Malaga with his new flame again, cutting a smart figure as he attended an awards ceremony. The Malaga-born Hollywood star was also spotted leaving a Marbella jewellery store over the New Year, again in the company of 34-year-old Dutch beauty Nicole Kempel. Banderas, aged 54, was pictured arm-in-arm with Kempel on their way
to an awards ceremony in Malaga, looking to all the world like a couple very much in love. They had been spotted before Christmas taking jogs on the beach near his home in Malaga, and again leaving the luxurious Gomez y Molina jewellery store in upmarket Marbella. The couple have reportedly been dating since the summer, when Banderas’ wife of 18 years - actress Melanie Griffith - filed for divorce.
Still raving days after New Year MORE than 800 die-hard music fans were still celebrating New Year at an illegal music festival on Sunday night (January 4). In total more than 3,000 people had descended on an airstrip at Benagemer in Valencia for the New Year’s Eve rave that had been publicised via social networking sites. But just one night of celebrations was not enough for many, with 800 fun seekers still on the site on Sunday night. The partygoers, many having come from Catalonia and France in campers and caravans,
had to brave sub-zero temperatures in the forest where the rave was held. That did not seem to put them off though as the music continued in the isolated area. The tiny municipality, population just 200, did not welcome the festival goers with open arms, with the authorities putting a series of traffic controls around the festival site on Friday. But they decided not to evict the music fans rather than escalate the incident, at which no trouble was reported, into something more serious.
The Guardia Civil set up checkpoints, and was checking the identity of participants as they left. Those identified could face penalties for illegal camping and lighting fires in a forested area. By Monday morning it was reported that the festival was finally winding down, with around 200 revellers still on the scene, but the sound of music had stopped by noon. An Italian man, thought to be the organiser of the festival, could face fines of up to â‚Ź90,000 as well as charges of disobedience to the authorities.
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Mother of two to go to prison for overdue fine A MOTHER of two young children could end up in prison for an overdue €1,400 fine for fraud, despite her since having paid it. “My daughter Sara Gonzalez Morales made a mistake back in March and April 2009. She was 24 and unable to control her diagnosed atypical anorexia nervosa and bulimia, for which she had been undergoing treatment since she was 11. She found a purse on the street and used the documents she found there to sign contracts with four phone companies. They gave her four phones for free, which she sold to buy food and binge eat without my knowledge.” This is the beginning of a letter addressed to the Spanish Ombudswoman, the Ministry of Justice and
the president of the provincial court of Valencia, written by Maria Jose Morales Pubill – Sara’s mother – and published by Change.org. In it, Maria Jose asks for her daughter to be granted a pardon and for her prison sentence to be suspended. Morales was sentenced in September 2012 to 21 months in prison for identity theft and to six more for fraud. Her 21-month prison sentence was later suspended because she did not have a criminal record. She compensated all the phone companies involved in her case, said her mother, and her six-month sentence was later commuted to a €1,400 fine, which she paid after it was overdue. “Because of a series of mistakes her defence
lawyers made regarding the €1,400 fine, the court changed its ruling back to a prison sentence in July 2013, but my daughter was not informed. When she found out in October 2013, she immediately paid her fine, but the court said it was too late and she had to enter prison to serve the six months. They said there was no turning back,” wrote the concerned mother. According to Maria Jose, her daughter has rebuilt her life and does not resemble the person she was in 2009. “She has reintegrated into society, admitted to her wrong-doings and paid all her fines and compensations. And now all her efforts to be happy would be in vain if she had to enter prison,” she lamented.
Toy gun in bank raid A MOSSOS d’Esquadra policeman in Cataluña saved the day when a woman tied to rob a bank by brandishing a toy gun. The 47-year-old Spanish woman entered a bank in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona, waving the gun about and ordering workers to get off the phone because she was robbing the branch, the Generalit regional government advised. An off-duty policeman in the bank at the time managed to disarm the woman and discovered that the gun was a toy and she was carrying an identical one in her handbag. Although nobody was injured in the incident, the woman was arrested for attempted robbery with intimidation.
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NOW OPEN: Visits to the Torre de la Vega are possible in January 2015 only.
An extra attraction for January only IN JANUARY only, visitors to Granada’s Alhambra will be able to see inside the Torre de la Vela. The management board of the Alhambra and Generalife are opening the dwelling that occupies the third floor of the Torre de la Vela, considered one of the best parts of the monument, to the public for just one month. After the Christian conquest, the Alcazaba was placed in military administration hands and the rooms bécame the residence of the person in charge of ringing the Torre de la Vela bell.
The Mutilated Knights, wounded soldiers, were placed in charge of the bell by the governor. Encarnacion La Velera, widow of the soldier who held the post, was the last person to live in the tower until the middle of the 20th century, when the Alhambra became a cultural monument. The Alhambra, already a great attraction, increased its artistic value over the last two years by acquiring 20 unique pieces, valued at €250,300, including daguerreotypes, a 15th century box and a book of 19th century photographs by Rafael Garzon.
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‘Selfi’ - Spanish have chosen word of 2014 THE Spanish word of the year for 2014 has been chosen, and is the Spanish version of the English word of the year from 2013. ‘Selfi’ - or ‘selfie’ in English - has been named by the Fundeu BBVA language foundation as the word of the year in Spain thanks to the explosion in the craze of people taking photographs of themselves and posting them on social media sites. In 2013, ‘selfie’ was chosen by Oxford Dictionaries as word of the year, and the Anglican version of the word has become more popular than the other Spanish versions meaning the same thing: ‘autofoto’ and ‘autoretrato.’ “We aren’t looking for the most beautiful word, or even the most original or novel,” explained Fundeu BBVA director Joaquin Muller. “What we want with our word of the year - apart from being
SELFIES: Became a craze for people taking photos of themselves. current and therefore used frequently in the media - is that (the word) has a certain linguistic interest, whether it’s because of its formation or because of the way it has become part of everyday language.”
Pesetas are still being held onto PESETA-HOARDING Spaniards have five years left to redeem the estimated €1.6 billion that they still hold in the old currency. December 31, 2020 has been announced as
the cut-off point for Spaniards to convert their old pesetas into euros. According to the Bank of Spain, €860 million worth of peseta banknotes remain unredeemed in the
Other Spanish words up for consideration included ‘dron’ (drone), ‘nomofobia’ (fear of being without a mobile phone) and ‘amigovio’ (a long-term partner to whom one is not officially engaged).
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FIVE YEARS: Time to change those old pesetas. country, and around €804 million worth of peseta coins. People in Spain have been changing their old currency on a regular basis since the introduction of the euro in 2002, and since January 2011 the rate has progressed at around €1 million per month.
Up until the end of June 2012, people could change pesetas for euros in any bank branch, but the cut-off for that option has passed and now the old currency can only be exchanged at the Bank of Spain, either at the headquarters in Madrid or at one of its branches around the country.
Spanish cardinal POPE FRANCIS has named a Spanish Archbishop among 15 new cardinals who will now be able to vote in the next Papal elections. Archbishop Ricardo Blazquez Perez of Vallodolid was the only Spanish cleric to be appointed, among cardinals from countries including Tonga, Ethiopia and Vietnam. The Pope told a crowd in St Peter’s Square that the new cardinals come “from every continent” and “show the indelible tie with the Church of Rome to churches in the world.”
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FUEL ALLOWANCE: Now based on a new temperature test.
No more winter fuel allowance for expats UK pensioners living in Spain are to finally lose their winter fuel allowance following lengthy debate, argument and speculation. Ministers in Britain plan to introduce a new ‘temperature test’ to determine which expat pensioners living abroad are entitled to the allowance, with Spain falling outside the proposed criteria. The British government is to stop payments to those living in countries where the temperature is above the average annual winter temperature of the warmest part of the UK (the southwest at 5.2 degrees Celsius). As a result, expats living in sunny Spain will lose their allowance of between £200-300 (€255-380) per year. From September 2015, UK expats in Spain will no longer receive the £8.7 million (€11.1 million) paid out in winter fuel allowances. Spain is the country that receives the most in winter fuel allowance payments. Other expats to lose out are those living in Cyprus, Portugal, Greece, Malta and France. Official guidelines of the winter fuel allowance state it is “to help pay your heating bills” and is designed as a payment for pensioners to put towards home heating costs during the winter months.
The decision to scrap the allowance will affect around 50,000 British pensioners living in Spain. “Winter fuel payments exist to help Britain’s pensioners keep themselves warm,” Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith told the
MailOnline. “It’s absurd and offensive taxpayers are funding these payments for people who have retired to the Mediterranean and enjoy warm weather. “With our temperaturebased eligibility criteria we’re able to prevent this obscene waste of money.”
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Spanish online poker cup winners SPANISH poker players have proved yet again that they are among the best in the world by winning an online poker event known as the ‘World Cup of Poker.’ Held each year for the past 10 years by online poker giants Pokerstars, the World Cup of Poker saw Spain beat players from 95 other countries to win the title and the prestige of being known as world champions of online poker. Spanish poker has already enjoyed recent success when 22-year-old Andoni Larrabe from the Basque Region took home just over $1.6 million (€1.3 million) in November when he finished in sixth place in the World Series of Poker, the biggest poker event in the world.
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Typical British holiday for 2015 is going to be Spain SUNNY Spain has once again topped the holiday destination table for Britons taking a vacation in 2015. New research shows that the typical British holiday for the year ahead will be a 10day trip to Spain at a cost of £1,220 (€1,558) per couple. And while Spain remains the most popular destination outside the UK, some 30 per cent of people will take a ‘staycation’ in Britain. The study by Travel Supermarket reveals that the average overseas holiday will see a couple flying to Spain in June and spending £1,218.52 (€1,556.23) while here. Twelve per cent of adults polled said that Spain would be there goto destination for 2015. “We’re seeing people starting to spend more on their main break, go away more often on holidays and even book more luxurious
SUNNY SPAIN: Remains the most popular holiday destination outside the UK. and costly trips,” said Bob Atkinson, travel expert with Travel Supermarket. “While Spain continues to be a firm favourite, holidaymakers are now seeking more than just a ‘fly and flop’
in a sunny clime, whether it’s trekking in the Himalayas, bungee jumping in New Zealand, or soaking up the culture in a city like Berlin. “As the festive period comes to an end, now is the
time for Brits to get in early to get the best deals for their 2015 holidays.” The survey also showed 32 per cent of Britons plan to take their main holiday break in England in 2015.
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Third of homes demolished belong to Brits SUSPICIONS are being aroused that foreigners in Andalucia may be being unfairly targeted in a series of demolition orders. The Junta de Andalucia regional government has been forcing through a series of demolitions of ‘illegal’ properties throughout the region. But the news that in one part of
Andalucia nearly a third of the demolitions carried out have belonged to British people has raised questions about why. This statistic emerged from information provided by the Provincial Planning Inspectorate in November last year when it revealed that 14 properties were demolished in Almeria in the last eight years due to planning irregularities. This
DEMOLISHED: How many more can the property market tolerate? figure later grew to 16 properties when two more villas were demolished in Las Terreras, Cantoria on November 18.
Former IRA members arrested TWO former IRA terrorist group members were among seven arrested for allegedly being involved in a tobacco smuggling ring. Five Irish people, including husband and wife Leonard Hardy and Donna Maguire, as well as a Norwegian woman and a Spanish lawyer were arrested by police. They are being investigated by the Spanish High Court for allegedly helping to launder up to €10.5 million through property transactions, according to the National Police. Hardy and Maguire had previously been sentenced to prison terms over IRA attacks
Leonard Hardy.
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targeting a British military base in Germany in the late 1980s. Hardy escaped serving the jail sentence due to the terms of the Good Friday Agreement, which ended the
IRA’s terrorist campaign. Maguire was jailed on charges of spying on a military base with intent to sabotage, but was released immediately, having already spent six
years on remand. While Hardy has been released on €250,000 bail, Maguire has been freed without charges. The couple had been arrested in Lanzarote. Those arrested were thought to have used property transactions to hide the proceeds of the alleged smuggling operation that sent tobacco to Ireland. The other arrests were made in Malaga, Alicante and Murcia. As part of the judicial process a block has been put on the sale of 11 properties valued at €5.5 million, and 90 bank accounts have been frozen.
Of the 16 properties so far demolished, the Inspectorate said 11 (nine houses and two warehouses) belonged to Spaniards, whilst the remaining five houses were the property of British nationals, representing some 31 per cent of the total. This figure becomes significant when one considers that Britons resident in Almeria represent some 2.78 per cent of the overall population according to the latest information from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). “It appears foreign buyers are markedly more vulnerable to ending up with an illegal house,” said Maura Hillen, President of the home owners group, AUAN. “This is one of a number of issues that our association is asking the European Union to investigate as a matter of urgency.” She added: “Of course, behind the dry statistics lies misery for five families. On January 9, Helen and Len Prior will spend their seventh year in their garage without compensation for the loss of their home. This year, four more families now share their fate. It begs the question… How many more demolitions can the market or indeed foreign buyers tolerate? Purchasers in good faith need protection,” she concluded.
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Cold comfort LOCAL POLICE officers and firefighters in Benidorm complained that their new uniforms did not include a fleece. “They spent €100,000 and forgot to include this fundamental item,” they said.
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Out of sight VILLAJOYOSA Council is to install underground rubbish bins for household waste, paper, cardboard and plastic containers in Avenida del Puerto, adjoining the Club Nautico. The €60,000 scheme will begin this month.
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Sex shop outrage THE opening of a sex shop next to Palma Cathedral has sparked a wave of protests from local residents. The council said there was nothing it could do as the shop had all the necessary permits.
Dynastic rights THE Infanta Cristina should have already renounced all of her dynastic rights and privileges for the sake of democratic regeneration, the Royal Household and the image she must project, according to General Secretary of the PSIB-PSOE, Francina Armengol.
ORIA: One of the towns to benefit from the new energy-efficient lighting in 2015.
Lighting up for less
THE president of Almeria Council has signed a contract to award measures included in the Plan de Actuaciones de Eficiencia en Municipios (PAE). The plan includes funding of €140,000 for small municipalities in Almeria to benefit from energyefficiency improvements such as outdoor lighting installations. Fourteen towns and villages are to benefit, all of which have fewer than 10,000 inhabitants. Albanchez, Antas, Balanegra, Fines, Gador, Lucar, Macael, Maria, Olula del Rio, Oria, Taberna, Tahal, Urracal and after a fire broke out at her Palma flat on Calle General Riera on New Year’s Day at around 8am.
Emergency call-outs THE Balearic Emergency Services SEIB112 responded to 49 incidents on New Year’s Eve, including 14 cases of alcohol poisoning and six street fights. More of the reported incidents were registered in Mallorca.
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El Ejido crash
BETWEEN 1,500 and 2,000 people took to the streets in Palma to show their support for the right to self-determination and the independence of all Catalan-speaking regions in Spain.
A TRUCK collided with a utility van at kilometre 405 of the A-7 close to El Ejido. Firefighters had to rescue one of the occupants from their vehicle.
Woman injured A 22-YEAR-OLD woman was treated for smoke inhalation at Son Espases Hospital
THE Ministry of Public Works has announced that the toll price for the Alicante-Cartagena motorway will go up by 1.01 per cent in 2015.
Aggressor arrested
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BENIDORM’S OMIC consumers’ office received 1,014 complaints last year, 10 per cent fewer than in 2013. Benidorm and Marina Baja residents made 862 reclamations while the remainder came from elsewhere in Spain and Europe.
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A WASHING machine that caught fire on the second floor of a building in Murcia was supposedly caused by a bird’s nest blocking the outlet pipe.
OLIVA will turn the Santa Ana hillside into a park with the town’s 12th century castle at its centre. The €319,000 project will provide 36 jobs, the town hall said.
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A FIRE brigade helicopter was mobilised to rescue a woman who broke her ankle while hiking on Sierra Segaria (Ondara). She was airlifted to a waiting ambulance and transferred to Denia Hospital.
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Workers locked out FIFTEEN maintenance workers at Viator’s military base were prevented from accessing the building on their first day
Velefique will see the commencement of works during 2015. The plan is a collaboration between town and village councils and the provincial council, with the provincial council footing the bill. The company that will execute the works will be Proelec SL. The improvements will see more than 650 lights and 16 control centres installed across the 14 towns and villages, allowing for remote control at the circuit level to reduce consumption at certain times. back at work in the New Year. The angry workers are planning a demonstration.
Tree planting ADRA has planted more than 100 ficus, jacaranda and poplar trees in different parts of the municipality. The work has also extended to renovating many of the town’s gardens.
Hotel fall MAGISTRATES are investigating a hotel in Mojacar to establish whether it was responsible for the injuries one of its guests sustained after slipping on a wet floor at the premises on June 6, 2014.
Park accident THE emergency services had to be called to an accident at Parque de las Familias in the capital. A child was injured on one of the trampolines and had to be taken to hospital in nearby Torrecardenas with neck injuries.
MURCIA police arrested a 35-year-old man from Ecuador who allegedly threatened to kill and then tried to strangle his partner in Cabezo de Torres.
Lucky Murcia THE ONCE Christmas draw brought €240,000 in prizes to Murcia City. Pedro Sanchez in Plaza Industria sold second prize tickets worth €40,000 while Jessica Garcia at San Juan health centre sold 10 tickets which won €20,000 each.
Earth tremor THE earth moved for Torrevieja residents on January 2 when a tremor of 1.6 on the Richter Scale was registered at 4.45am.
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New Year baby THE first baby born in Costa Tropical in 2015 was a boy named Antonio from Motril. Weighing 2.7 kilos, he came into the world at 2.10am.
Councillor’s farewell HEAD of the Sports and Infrastructure Department of Nerja Council, Antonio Garcia, has announced his resignation to take up a job offer in Madrid. Garcia thanked the government members for their support and trust.
Motorcycle death A 57-YEAR-OLD man died on the MA-3203 in Velez-Malaga when his motorbike went off the road for reasons that are currently unknown. There were no other vehicles involved in the incident.
Bearing gifts SOME 70 children from Salobreña, whose families are on low incomes, received presents on Three Kings’ Day thanks to the efforts of the townspeople who donated them following a campaign launched by the council and other associations.
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Winners enjoy a happy Christmas EWN’S Make a Wish campaign ensured that five deserving winners had a very special Christmas and New Year, sharing a range of fantastic gifts from generous local businesses on the Costa del Sol. Having had a difficult 2014 for a variety of reasons, our five winners were nominated by those who felt they deserved to cap the year on a high as a special reward for their courage and spirit in overcoming adversity. Gathered together for the prize-giving at Yorkshire Linen Warehouse (YLW) – one of the generous sponsors of Make a Wish – the smiling group enjoyed a Champagne reception to honour their slice of good fortune in a year filled with obstacles and life-changing heartache. EWN and our friends in the business community were committed to making 2014 a year to remember for those who have had to face hardship and struggle, and our five deserving winners are as follows:
Kazusa Shinada Teacher Kazusa was diagnosed with breast cancer just over a year ago but despite having a double mastectomy, undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy, she has soldiered on, visiting her beloved students at school, preparing classes for the next term and continuing with her jogging routine. Kazusa also had to endure the loss of her daughter in 2003. Christina died aged just
Janet Brownrigg Although Janet had nominated her daughter Amy, we felt that Janet herself was a deserved winner of a beauty makeover and hair restyle at Lush in Jardin Botanico. Janet was pleasantly surprised to be named a winner and thanked her daughter for everything that she has done for her.
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Armen from Bodyshape, Julie & Steph YLW, Kellie, Julie from Lush, Kazusa and Rebecca. six months, and Kazusa helped keep her memory alive by writing and illustrating a book together with her son, with all sale proceeds going towards charity. “I can’t believe that this is happening to me,” said a tearyeyed Kazusa when presented with her prize of a €500 voucher for use at Yorkshire Linen. “I am so excited to have won the YLW voucher as I was only saying to my son the other day that I needed to buy him some bedlinen! When I reflect back to this time last year and what I was going through, I can’t believe that I am here today.” The prize awarded to Kazusa was the icing on the cake of good news she has received recently - her tumour has shrunk by 80 per cent and she finished her last radiotherapy session in November.
Rebecca Baker Thirty-year-old Rebecca has suffered from cystic fibrosis (CF) since birth and also suffers from osteoporosis, kidney disease, diabetes and hepatitis C. Her hepatitis C means that she is ineligible for a lung transplant and during 2014 she had to start using oxygen to help her sleep and move around. Despite her illnesses, Rebecca has helped raise €1,000 for CF and also plans to release a charity CD for CF research, thanks to her love of singing. “I wasn’t aware of any of this and am overwhelmed to have been nominated by my mum and to have won a prize,” said Rebecca. “She’s the best mum in the world!” Rebecca will enjoy using the €200 voucher kindly donated by La Sala in Puerto Banus.
Amy Louise Brownrigg Amy is the deserving winner of a night for two plus Champagne breakfast in the fabulous El Oceano Beach Hotel in La Cala. Amy will be sharing her prize with her cancerstricken mum Janet, whom she has cared for through thick and thin. Amy unselfishly moved to Spain to become a full-time carer for her mum, supporting her through all the trials and tribulations that the disease brings. “When EWN rang me to let me know I was a winner I was totally shocked,” said Amy. “What I do for my mum is what any daughter would do. “I’m overwhelmed to have won the hotel stay and of course I will be bringing my mum!”
Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2011, Kellie has been through a very tough three years. False hopes and relapses have contributed to an emotional and physical rollercoaster for Kellie, who has had to undergo three rounds of chemotherapy, two rounds of radiotherapy, and has lost friends and family to cancer along the way. Despite all this, Kellie has remained strong and is awaiting the results of a scan this January to see if she gets the all-clear. Kellie is the winner of one month’s free membership to Boyd’s/Bodyshape Fitness Centre, who have also donated a 30-minute massage, and introduction to the Power Plate and a one-hour one-to-one session with a personal trainer. “The first time I got cancer I lost three stone but this time around I have put on two stone, so winning the Bodyshape Gym package is great,” said Kellie.
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SWEDEN - Half of all Swedes surveyed believe that having a good wifi connection in the hotel room is one of the most important factors of a good holiday.
Christmas thefts DENMARK - Homes in Denmark are broken into over the Christmas holiday period at four times the rate of normal, a study has revealed.
Big spenders DENMARK - Danes spent more than two billion kroner (€2.68 billion) over the Christmas period and more presents than ever were bought online.
Record exports NORWAY - Norwegian seafood exports in October 2014 reached an all-time record high with a total of 7.6 billion krone (€8.3 billion).
Growth spurt NORWAY - The population grew by 18,800 people during the third quarter of 2014 and reached a total of 5,156,450 by October 1.
London tops LONDON has nine of the 10 best performing areas in the UK property market, and Bury is the worst place to invest in property, according to a new survey.
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Television hit THE Queen’s traditional Christmas Day speech was the most watched television programme during Christmas, with 7.82 million viewers. It was followed closely by Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special with 7.61 million viewers.
GERMANY’S president Joachim Gauck appealed for compassion and openness towards refugees coming to the country in his annual Christmas message. His comments come as an anti-Islamist movement continues to grow in Germany.
‘Not me’ WORLD CUP winning goalkeeper Manuel Neuer believes that he will not be awarded FIFA’s Ballon d’Or on January 12. He says that the other two nominees - Ronaldo and Messi - are international ‘marques’ and are favourites.
BARGAIN hunters spent a record £2.9 billion (€3.7 billion) in the tradition Boxing Day sales across the UK and online shoppers spent £519,000 (€663,000) every minute.
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A BUDGET deficit for 2015 means that officials must seek private financial support for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the sports minister has announced.
THE world’s biggest clock has been unveiled in Moscow. The clock, made of gold, aluminium, steel, brass and copper weighs five tonnes and is located at the Central Children’s Department Store.
BERLIN’S Royal Palace of Frederick the Great reopened to visitors on Boxing Day following a €4.5 million make-over. The entire castle is currently undergoing a €14.3 million renovation due for completion in 2017.
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MOSCOW had record-breaking traffic jams over the Christmas period thanks to a combination of snow and a heavy influx of visitors.
FURTHER anti-Islam marches are planned in the New Year. The marches have attracted increasing numbers of people since they started in October and the Interior Ministry has said they will be keeping a close eye on them.
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PRESIDENT Putin has called for an end to the increasing ‘latinisation’ of the Russian language and to cut down on the use of foreign terms.
GOURMET hamburger restaurants have become increasingly popular in the country, and new restaurants are continuing to pop up. Fast food establishments such as McDonald’s have seen sales drop because of the craze for gourmet burgers.
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MORE than 115,000 people were fined by courts for speeding during 2014, the highest figure since 2009. Twenty-four-hour cameras have contributed to the high numbers.
friends unable to attend. In some cases, footage of the funeral will be online for 30 days.
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SWEDEN - The Swedish Embassy and Swedish Church organised a remembrance ceremony on the beach at Khao Lak in Thailand on Boxing Day to honour the 10th anniversary of those who lost their lives in the tsunami, including more than 500 Swedes.
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Defiant salad THE Yeliseyevksi supermarket in Yekaterinberg has created a salad decorated with the slogan ‘We don’t give a damn about the crisis.’
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business & legal Fibre optic ‘parasite’ warning TELEFONICA warned that it could reconsider the timing and funding of its fibre optic network. With the exception of nine cities, Spain’s Markets and Competition regulator CNMC has proposed that Telefonica share its infrastructure with other operators.
The telecommunications multinational has not officially announced its stance but is “voicing worries,” it said. If the CMNC goes ahead with its proposals, this could in turn imperil the profitability of its investment and endanger thousands of jobs created to roll out the new system,
Fuel used as loss leader SOME supermarket chains are selling diesel oil at 98 cents a litre and petrol at €1.03. Service stations now claim that the supermarkets, as they do with chicken or wine, are using fuel as a lossleader to tempt clients to fill up trolleys as well as the tanks of their cars. Average prices by the end of 2014 were €1.16 for gasoil and €1.21 for petrol, according to the EU Oil Bulletin. The price-slashing is possible due to the plummeting price of Brent crude oil, currently just under $60 (€49.23) a barrel, having fallen 45 per cent since the
beginning of 2014. Fuel is at its cheapest since 2010, but the 14 per cent reduction still falls short of the public’s expectations. This is as easily explained as it is inevitable, according to Spain’s Association of Petroleum Operators (AOP), not least because the dollar has appreciated against the euro. Fuel must pass through refineries, importers and transport firms before reaching the customer while almost half of its final price includes 50 per cent tax, which goes to the Spanish government and not the seller, the AOP pointed out.
Telefonica predicted. The supervisor’s decision would act as a disincentive to competitors by imposing “parasitic” conditions on Telefonica that reflect the existing ADSL model, the company said. FIBRE OPTICS: Network timing.
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Bogof appeal THIRTY per cent of supermarket chains’ sales are special offers. Two-for-one, three-fortwo or ‘50 per cent off second item’ are so popular that 2014 prices fell by 1.4 per cent, found marketing analysts Nielsen.
Out of work THERE are now 163,000 fewer public sector workers than in 2012. The central Administration experienced the largest proportional reduction with a 7.11 per cent cutback in staff, government figures revealed.
High-speed train must move THE Spanish consortium building the AVE high-speed train between Mecca and Medina must get a move on. The deal to build the track, supply 35 high-speed trains and handle a 12-year maintenance contract was signed three years ago. Now Saudi Arabia’s new transport minister, Abdullah A-Muqbel, has threatened to rescind contracts unless companies complete on schedule.
The consortium is composed of Saudi groups Al Rosan and Al Shoula, plus 12 Spanish companies. These include Spain’s state track operator Adif, track builders OHL, rail operator Renfe, train manufacturers Talgo, and technology company Indra. The consortium emphasised during a recent meeting that the Spanish and Saudi companies are delivering within the specified time.
THE minimum salary rose by 0.5 per cent to €648.6 a month after it was frozen in both 2012 and 2014. Approximately 200,000 employees will benefit from the increase.
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Rogue trading associations TRADE Associations are as rare as hen’s teeth in English-speaking Spain. It is quite the opposite in Britain and much of Northern Europe. Most trades enjoy the possibility to be trade association registered. Whatever one’s calling, it can be assumed there is an association or a guild for it. Trade associations are primarily created to protect the interests of both their members and the public whom they serve. As in all else in life there are the good, the bad and the ugly. Many associations unreasonably focus on protecting their profession’s image and ring-fencing their members.
Talking shop Mike Walsh Mike Walsh was for 20 years Regional Assessment Manager for the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Britain’s biggest quality assurance body for businesses.
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At one time or another I tangled with the British Medical Association (BMA), Police Complaints Commission, associations charged with representing legal, financial, accountancy and journalist trades. The worst offenders appear to be those representing these professions.
The better associations are those that represent skilled trades, the artisan and retail industries such as building and allied trades, hairdressing and art outlets. A trade association is as useless as a bull with teats unless it properly vets its members. It also has to act as arbitrator or offer an independent reasonably priced arbitration service in the event of member versus customer disputes. Over 20 years I represented both the Federation of Master Builders and the Guild of Master Craftsmen. As with anything, one can look diligently for flaws if one is on a mission. No matter how tough a vetting procedure the
occasional rogue will slip through. I recall a pilot, albeit qualified, who was flying Virgin airliners. It was later discovered his qualifications fell short of those required. There are many bad eggs in the police, banking and medical professions. The important thing is to have in place a good monitoring procedure. This has to be backed by swift and uncompromising means of resolution, expulsion and exposure. Every year the UK Consumer Protection Agency successfully prosecutes rogue traders. Merely to falsely claim trade association membership can result in a large fine. Our communities could do with some protection too.
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European Central Bank Stimulus Programme for early 2015? THE Euro started the month of December on fairly steady ground as markets turned their focus on the European Central Bank interest rate decision and press conference. As inflation numbers from the Eurozone had not seen much of an improvement for the last two quarters, economists and investors were expecting Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank to announce the introduction of a quantitative easing programme to kick start growth. However, interest rates were kept on hold and policymakers in the Eurozone hinted that the purchase of Government bonds could help address the issues swamping the region to drive growth, though no action was taken. On the contrary, ECB member Nowotny issued a statement
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saying that although the Eurozone is experiencing a massive weakening and have very few options open to them, measures like full blown money printing, used by their counterparts in the US, will not be suitable for the region. Markets began to price-in that the ECB will announce a stimulus programme in early 2015 after Mario Draghi addressed the European Parliament. With Europe on the brink of yet another recession, Draghi
THE EURO: Started December on fairly steady ground. issued a statement saying that the European Central Bank could start buying government bonds. He also stated this would be one of the measures in the European Central Bank’s armoury as they could further implement uncon-
ventional measures to purchase a ‘variety of assets’ including gold and securities. Retail sales and manufacturing PMI numbers are also steadily on the decline, while GDP data continues to paint a grim picture for the Eurozone
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economy. The Euro has steadily weakened since and after dismal economic data prints, GBP/EUR that started the month at 1.2590 has lost considerable ground to end December just under the 1.29 level. The fate of the Euro is now dependant on Mario Draghi’s stimulus programme which is expected to be announced at the ECB meeting in January as he tries to kick start growth and inflation which has remained considerably poor. With divergence in policies among the major economies it is imperative the European Central Bank need to act; though they may have left it a little too late. Low inflation numbers and monetary stimulus devalue a currency and ending the year on a weak note, one thing is certain - the Euro finds itself wedged between a rock and a hard place.
Can she be elected to office? You and the Law in Spain By David Searl
Q. I have just bought the new 2015 edition of ‘You & the Law in Spain,’ which I am finding very informative. However, I have a question for which I cannot find an answer. Can I be elected to a Community Committee if I do not live in the urbanisation, but still own a property there? L.P. (Costa del Sol)
A. Yes, you can be elected to the Committee or even as President of your Community if you own a property. The registered owner of the property, not the inhabitant, is the member of the Community. When a flat is rented, for example, the owner may possibly give a Proxy Vote power to the tenant, but the owner is the member, not the tenant. If you own two properties, you have two votes and you pay two sets of Community fees. This can lead to a situation where the property developer or an investor owns a number of properties and so has a number of votes, sometimes enough to run the Community in favour of his own interests. The answer to your question is in fact contained in the Horizontal Law
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Energy loss ENERGY giant RWE is suing Spain over renewable energy cuts and presented an arbitration request to ICSID, the World Bank’s body that settles investment disputes. The German group’s Spanish subsidiary sustained heavy losses in 2013 following government changes and RWE’s claim will be the first of many.
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section of the book, where it points out that only an owner and member of the Community can be elected to office.
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A MADRID court that instructed mobile phone operators and data networks to comply with a ruling that ordered Uber to cease operations inside Spain was “disproportionate and discriminatory,” the company said. Its smartphone car-share app is opposed by registered cabbies as unfair because Uber drivers operate without permits or insurance.
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Campsite woes Spain needs to be updated IN answer to A Nosworthy - not his real name I suspect - there are two sides to every story. I’ve lived in a caravan for 50 years and am now 74-years-old. Over the last nine years I’ve paid over €36,000! This campsite is half-empty most of the year and has gone into liquidation, owing the bank approx €1.5 million. It was sold at auction for €36,000 to a Finnish company, I’m told. If our site and others were cheaper they would be full, but instead we get people staying for one night to fill up, empty the toilet and shower. They use the sauna and pool, then leave. I can’t wild camp with a touring van but sympathise with motor-home owners who are mostly retired and, like me, on a limited income. They live in northern Europe where it drops to 20 degrees below zero in winter and they come here for winter sun. Campsites are expensive and unlike France, there are no municipal sites here in Spain. In Britain every town provides cheap sites as well as Club CL small sites on farmland. If Spain provided sites in every town they would be used. Or they could provide water taps and toilet-emptying points in large car parks, limiting stays to 28 days with no returning for one week. I’m selling up, going back to the UK and getting a motor home! Brian Warman, Mijas Pueblo (Malaga)
Light-fingered I HAD my purse removed from my handbag and €50 notes taken in a local store. Fortunately I was aware of something or someone touching my shoulder bag and I pulled it towards the front. I noticed that my scarf, which I had taken off and pushed into my bag, was missing. My purse was nearer the top of my handbag and not thinking at that point that I had been the
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New Year, though, and is entirely self-centred. I’m not sure how old I was, but we spent New Year’s Day with my grandparents and we left at nightfall to walk the short distance to our own house. I was too small and tired to walk and as I was carried back in my father’s arms I stared up at the stars. They were twinkling in the same colours as the foil decorations on the Christmas tree. I pointed out this fact to mum and dad, who humoured me, as well as my brother who roundly contradicted me. I can still see those stars in my mind’s eye and I don’t care what anyone says: they were coloured! D Pennington (by email)
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WINTER has arrived with a vengeance where I live, but at least spring will soon replicate this photo I took last year.
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victim of a robbery, I pushed it back to the bottom and went in search of my scarf. Not finding my scarf I walked to my car and drove back to Estepona. Here I went into a shop to replace my lost scarf and this was when I realised I had been robbed. My cards were dishevelled and all the notes were missing. I hide my cards behind others, making it difficult to see or find unless you know where they are. If they had been lucky in taking my cards they would have had about two hours to use them before I noticed. I have tried to remember anything unusual that day and the only thing that keeps coming back to me is a small lady walking towards me up this very narrow aisle. She looked at me and half smiled as I turned sideways to allow her room to pass on the opposite side to my handbag. Maybe by turning sideways I presented my bag to an accomplice behind me. In future I will separate my cash from my cards. (Name and address supplied)
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Superstar role I LIKED this quote in Time Magazine from the renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, subject of the biopic ‘The Theory of Everything.’ His ideal acting role would be “a baddie in a James Bond film,” he said: “The wheelchair and the computer voice would fit the part,” he said. Richard M McBride, Benidorm (Alicante)
Long holiday I LOVE the way that the holiday season in Spain lasts the full 12
days that tradition demands. There is still the Three Kings holiday on January 6 to look forward to instead of the flat feeling after New Year that always sets in at home. That’s easily understood, though. What can you expect when everyone is affected by overkill after putting up fairy lights and decorating their trees the minute they tear the November sheet off their calendars? I hope you had a happy Reyes Day, readers, and you enjoyed a slice of Roscon, that very superior bun-round with crystallised fruit on top that knocks spots (and calories) off Christmas pud. Penny S Hague (by email)
Seeing stars I ALWAYS enjoy reading Street Talk. It’s so interesting to hear other people’s points of view, whether I agree with them or not. I was especially impressed by the generosity of readers whose best Christmas memories involved helping others. My own treasured memory of the holiday season involved the
CALL me unobservant if you want to, and I’m the first person to concede that I am nothing of an ornithologist. But like a correspondent a few weeks back, I have never seen a magpie anywhere on the Costa Blanca. I live in Benidorm where there are indeed some strange birds and not all of them have beaks and wings. None of them has ever remotely resembled a magpie, though, but if a Spanish newspaper and a Muchamiel reader say there are flocks of them round here, I’ll take their word for it. Strangely enough, there was a historic Spanish personage named Urraca who was queen of Leon, Castilla and Galicia between 1079 and 1126. Queen Magpie? Loses somewhat in translation, wouldn’t you say? Sidney Armstrong, Benidorm (Alicante)
In the club I AM flabbergasted by the Europhobe letters that appear in the Euro Weekly News especially from readers who want an EU, this is only a glorified trading agreement. If they join the club then they must take the rough with the smooth and pay their dues. Mark my words, if Britain were to walk away from Brussels, these people would be the first to start squealing when the car factories et al upped sticks and decamped to the European mainland. Jeannette Leverson (somewhere in Europe).
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Bring back the soapbox LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT
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HE problem with scribing a column at this time of year means that, to meet deadlines, it can often be difficult to remain current. Forgive me if this suggestion is therefore, at the time of reading, (hopefully) old hat. With the incubation period of the dreaded Ebola being up to 22 days, is it not pure common sense to place returning health workers into quarantine? These brave and obviously caring volunteers would I’m sure, have no objection at all to spending time in isolation, just to make sure they don’t become the source of an outbreak in their own country. Facilities could be made to see they receive all the comforts available and any visitors suitably protected. I would think that after such a stressful period, some may even welcome a complete break. A little breathing space coupled with all the best attention,
HYDE PARK CORNER: Where you could say exactly what you wanted. remuneration and goodwill a grateful nation would surely be only too happy to provide. I just hope by the time this piece is aired that, what to me is pure common sense, has been adopted and fully installed. Not however holding the breath. One thing we really must overcome in this New Year is the fear of speaking the truth in case it ‘offends.’ If anything has stood out this year, it is the pathetic
protests that have occurred when someone has stated the obvious. (Areas swamped by immigrants’ and so forth). Many of these dissenters come from countries where free speech can be punishable by the heaviest of penalties, including death. We really must drum into the PCs and those who are offended by someone observing obvious facts, that the UK has advocated free speech for
centuries and millions of our citizens have died to preserve that right. If we are frightened to even speak the truth, then we may as well turn the whole place over to those who would stifle and destroy our whole way of life. We cannot let these people win. If they can’t stand the heat they need to ensconce themselves in kitchens that they find more acceptable. Personally I long for those wonderful Hyde Park corner days when anyone could, as long as they weren’t inciting a riot, stand up and, without fear of prosecution, say exactly what they chose. When did that wonderful British institution get stopped? I can’t remember. I do know however, that if our governmental hierarchies weren’t such lily livered wimps, Sundays in Hyde Park could still be as invigorating and indicative of our freedom as it always was. Bring back the soapbox I say. Dream on Leapy. Thanks for all your mail, shame we don’t have space to print them, but I do read every one. Keep ‘em coming. You know I can take it. Peace and love to you all. Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com
I’m a Celebrity Chef - take me to your leader so I can dazzle with my cooking Colin Bird Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-the-wall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.
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T’S hard to avoid those television chefs at the best of times, but leading up to Christmas they were as numerous as fleas on a tramps vest. Every channel you turned to, there they were, dazzling us with their recipes and expertise on the very best of Christmas fare. But whatever time of year I happen to catch their cooking programmes, they never cease to amaze me with some of the weird and wonderful stuff they knock up, and I wonder just what planet they live on. They all start off with the same laughable line that goes something like this: ‘Today I am
TELEVISION CHEFS: Hard to avoid over the festive period. going to show you this simple and delicious recipe that anyone can prepare in four minutes with just a few ingredients that you will find in any kitchen cupboard’... etc. etc. Yeah right,
because it’s obvious from the start that the pile of ingredients they have in front of them would not be found in the average Sainsbury’s, let alone a domestic kitchen.
Then off they go, chopping onions with a blur of wrist action that on the odd occasion I tried to mimic the technique, nearly lost me several digits. That one process alone would take me twice the length of time as their estimation for the whole dish. And they have this special chef’s language with words that have me rushing off to get the dictionary. Julienne some carrots they say, or garnish with a brunoise of vegetables. Why can’t they just say slice and dice for God sake - we can all understand that. And pulease, why not just say strips of bacon instead of poncy sounding lardons? Tooth grindingly hateful to me is when they melt a bit of chocolate with some cream and refer to it as a ganache. Ganache? Ganache my backside; it’s still just melted chocolate and cream.
They don’t even bother to wear aprons during this wondrous process and it’s not as if they have put something old or tatty on just in case a bit of ganache finds its way on to their person. Oh no, it’s polo shirts sporting little crocodile motifs, designer slacks and even jackets and ties. If I did that, my best clobber would finish up looking as if it had been involved in a Dulux factory explosion and my wife would do a bit of her own Julienning on my tender parts. Then off they swan in their latest vintage car or personal helicopter to their next guest appearance and leave an army of poor beggars to clean up the wreckage and wash the dishes. No, I’ll stick to my own recipes thank you very much, it’s less stressful.
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Will Kirk turn up to tie the knot? Enough is enough for Liz. Julie makes a stand for her man.
Highlights of the latest events from the past 24 hours.
Karl sets off to see how other people achieve happiness, starting off in Mexico.
The award-winning gang show returns for a new series, live on Friday nights.
11:00pm Celebrity Big Brother 11:30pm Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side
11:00pm Hawaii Five-0
1:30am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 4:40am ITV Nightscreen
12:05am Adam Hills: Happyism Live 1:10am Ferris Bueller's Day Off 3:00am According to Jim 3:25am According to Jim 3:50am Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 4:45am Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not
12:30am Celebrity Big Brother 1:15am Super Casino 4:10am Celebrity Big Brother 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:25am House Doctor 5:45am House Doctor
12:00am Gremlins 2:05am Hawaii Five-0 3:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 5:00am Airline USA 5:30am Airline USA
BBC FOUR
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4:40am This is BBC Four 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Sounds of the Sixties
3:00am Metal Britannia 4:30am Metal at the BBC 5:00am This is BBC Four
7:45am Emmerdale 8:45am You've Been Framed! 9:15am The Cube 10:15am Royal Pains 11:10am The Chase 12:15pm All Star Family Fortunes 1:15pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed! 2:45pm Royal Pains 3:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Happy Gilmore 11:55pm Take Me Out 1:00am Take Me Out: The Gossip
11:40am Judge Judy 12:00pm Judge Judy 12:55pm Wycliffe 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm Where the Heart is 4:10pm The Royal 5:15pm Never the Twain 5:50pm Rising Damp 6:20pm On the Buses 6:55pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 11:00pm Trial and Retribution 12:00am Wycliffe 1:05am Wycliffe
9:50am Kojak 10:55am Magnum, P.I. 11:55am Minder 12:55pm The Professionals 1:55pm Alias Smith and Jones 3:00pm Pawn Stars 3:25pm Pawn Stars 3:55pm Kojak 5:00pm Magnum, P.I. 6:00pm Minder 7:00pm The Professionals 8:00pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm Storage Wars 10:00pm Dirty Harry 12:10am Collateral Damage
1:00pm Hollyoaks 1:30pm Rude(Ish) Tube 2:00pm How I Met Your Mother 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm Rude(Ish) Tube 4:30pm Bad(Ish) Robots 5:00pm Troy 5:30pm Rules of Engagement 6:00pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm Rude(Ish) Tube 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Role Models 12:05am The Big Bang Theory
Comedy
Crime
Family
10:00pm Benidorm 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm The Invention of Lying
12am 12:25am Joanna Lumley Meets Will.I.Am 1:25am EastEnders Omnibus 3:20am Weather for the Week Ahead 3:25am BBC News
Ten-part series featuring rock, pop and R&B performances from the BBC archives.
9:00pm Placido Domingo at the BBC 10:00pm Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell 11:00pm Metal Britannia 12:30am Metal at the BBC 1:00am Legends: Thin Lizzy - Bad Reputation 2:00am Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell Profile of rock superstar Meat Loaf.
SKY MOVIES Action 5:20am Stop! or My Mom Will Shoot 7:00am Flags of Our Fathers 9:15am Alien: Resurrection 11:15am Deep Impact 1:30pm Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit) 3:30pm Pain and Gain Three Florida bodybuilders devise a criminal get-rich- quick scheme that goes horribly wrong.
5:50pm Deep Blue Sea 7:50pm Deep Impact 10:00pm Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit 11:50pm Pain and Gain 2:05am Alien: Resurrection 4:00am Ghosts of Mars 5:40am Rooster Cogburn
5:20am Bean 7:00am The World's End Special 7:30am My Big Fat Greek Wedding 9:15am Grown Ups 2 11:05am Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa 12:55pm Wedding Crashers 3:05pm The Break-Up 5:00pm The Best Man Holiday 7:10pm Grown Ups 2 9:00pm Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa 10:45pm Wedding Crashers 12:50am Scary Movie 5 2:20am Our Idiot Brother 3:55am Conception 5:25am My Big Fat Greek Wedding
5:45am Point Last Seen 7:30am Proof of Life 9:55am Deadfall 11:45am Dangerous Mind of a Hooligan 1:20pm Captain Phillips 3:45pm Proof of Life 6:10pm Children of Men 8:10pm Deadfall 10:00pm Captain Phillips 12:25am Kill Bill: Vol. 1 2:30am Cherry Falls 4:10am Fear 5:55am Sam Churchill: Search for a Homeless Man
5:45am Jingle All the Way 7:20am Epic 9:10am Garfield 2: A Tail of Two Kitties 10:45am Smurfs 2 Special 11:05am Dennis The Menace 12:50pm Dennis Strikes Again 2:15pm Walking with Dinosaurs 3:50pm Epic 5:40pm Elf 7:25pm Garfield 2: A Tail of Two Kitties 9:00pm Jack the Giant Slayer 11:00pm Walking with Dinosaurs 12:30am Elf 2:10am Jack the Giant Slayer 4:05am Dennis The Menace
Premiere
TCM
7:00am Veronica Mars 9:00am Born to Fight 10:45am Despicable Me 2 Special 11:15am The Grand Budapest Hotel 1:00pm The Lone Ranger Unmasked 1:30pm Behind Enemy Lines 4: Seal Team Eight 3:15pm Veronica Mars 5:15pm Born to Fight 7:00pm Healing 9:00pm The Grand Budapest Hotel 10:45pm The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Special 11:00pm Starred Up 12:50am Behind Enemy Lines 4: Seal Team Eight 2:35am Starred Up
6:00am Man in the Wilderness 7:45am Gunsmoke 8:45am Gunsmoke 9:50am The Wrong Man 11:50am Dial M for Murder 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm The Buccaneer 6:20pm Badman's Country 7:45pm From Here to Eternity 10:00pm Dirty Harry 11:55pm Strength and Honour 1:45am Dirty Harry 3:30am Strength and Honour 5:10am The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show
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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm James Martin: Home Comforts 1:00pm BBC News 1:10pm Football Focus Dan Walker and guests discuss the latest talking points and look ahead to the weekend's action. 1:50pm Saturday Sportsday 2:00pm Athletics
BBC TWO 7:00am Apache Territory 8:10am Private's Progress 9:45am The Maggie 11:15am Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain 11:45am Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain 12:15pm British Isles: A Natural History 1:05pm James Martin: Home Comforts 1:50pm Michael Caine: Talking Pictures 2:45pm The Ipcress File
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ITV 8:25am Share a Story 8:30am Scrambled! 8:35am Nerds and Monsters 8:50am Adventure Time 9:30am Horrid Henry 9:50am Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 11:20am Murder, She Wrote 12:15pm ITV News and Weather 12:25pm Ejector Seat 1:25pm Britain's Best Back Gardens 2:25pm Who's Doing the Dishes?
CH4 7:10am How I Met Your Mother 7:35am How I Met Your Mother 8:00am Cycling 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am King of Queens 10:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 11:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 11:30am Frasier 12:00pm Frasier 12:30pm The Big Bang Theory 1:00pm The Big Bang Theory 1:30pm Speed with Guy Martin 2:30pm Channel 4 Racing
CH5 9:05am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 9:20am Wanda and the Alien 9:35am Zack and Quack 9:50am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:05am Jelly Jamm 10:25am LazyTown 10:50am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:25am Access 11:30am Ice Road Truckers 1:20pm Ice Road Truckers 2:20pm Columbo and the Murder of a Rock Star
SATURDAY TV
SKY 1 7:00am Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? 8:00am Glee 9:00am The Fantasy Football Club 10:00am Football's Funniest Moments 11:00am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm A League of Their Own 1:30pm A League of Their Own 2:00pm The Theory of Everything 2:30pm Into the Woods Special
3pm 3:35pm Darts 5:30pm Final Score
4:30pm Escape to the Continent Property show where Brits test drive an alternative life in Europe.
5:30pm Darts
3:25pm Tipping Point 4:25pm Diversity Live 5:25pm ITV News London 5:35pm ITV News and Weather 5:55pm Mamma Mia!
5:00pm Come Dine with Me
6:00pm Mamma Mia!
6:00pm The Big Bang Theory 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm The Restoration Man
6:15pm Storm Night: Deadliest Storms 7:10pm Storm Night: Scariest Weather 8:00pm Storm Night: Worst Weather Ever? 8:55pm Secrets of the Egyptian Pyramids
6:00pm The Fanatics 7:00pm Show Me Your Garden 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons
9:00pm Tsunami: Ten Years on
9:55pm 5 News Weekend
9:00pm David Attenborough Conquest of the Skies 10:00pm Gremlins
On the north Kent coast, life coach Ross Duttson kicks off the week hoping to impress with minimum-effort food that looks good.
4:15pm Columbo: Grand Deceptions The crumpled, cigar-chomping detective is called in to investigate the death of a sergeant major at a training camp where civilians pay to be transformed overnight into mercenaries.
3:00pm Last Man Standing 3:30pm Last Man Standing 4:00pm Harrow: A Very British School 5:00pm Last Man Standing 5:30pm Last Man Standing
6pm 6:20pm Pointless 7:10pm BBC News 7:20pm BBC London News 7:30pm Now You See It 8:00pm The Voice UK
7:00pm Flog it! Trade Secrets Antiques series. Tips and advice on collecting militaria from various conflicts.
Exuberant musical based on the hit stage show featuring the music of ABBA.
7:30pm Sacred Wonders of Britain 8:30pm The Last Days of Anne Boleyn
8:00pm Harry Hill's Stars in Their Eyes
9:30pm Dad's Army 10:00pm Britain's Tudor Treasure: A Night at Hampton Court 11:00pm The Other Boleyn Girl
9:05pm Take Me Out
Harry Hill gives the legendary transformation show a makeover in a brand new series.
9pm 9:30pm The National Lottery Shane Richie hosts the game show that sees couples playing to win the prizes of their dreams.
10:20pm Casualty 11:10pm BBC News 11:30pm Match of the Day
A passionate story of love, rivalry and a family torn apart by ambition.
Paddy McGuinness presents the show where 30 single girls battle it out for a dream date.
10:20pm Skyfall James Bond returns to hunt a mysterious enemy that threatens to bring down MI6.
The story of the tsunami that devastated parts of South and South East Asia on 26 December 2004.
10:00pm Bad Teacher 11:50pm Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live
National and international news.
10:00pm Celebrity Big Brother Highlights of the latest events from the past 24 hours.
11:00pm Mr. & Mrs. Smith Action comedy.
When a boy breaks the rules of caring for his unusual new pet, he unleashes a plague of mischievous monsters. Contains flashing images and violent scenes. Comedy horror.
12am 1:00am The Football League Show 2:20am Kevin and Perry Go Large 3:35am Weather for the Week Ahead 3:40am BBC News
12:50am Darts 1:40am Lady Caroline Lamb 3:40am Love 4:55am This is BBC Two
12:05am ITV News and Weather 12:20am Skyfall 1:15am Off Their Rockers 1:45am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 4:40am ITV Nightscreen
12:50am Cocktail 2:50am Queer as Pop: From the Gay Scene to the Mainstream 3:45am Hollyoaks Omnibus 5:55am Hugh's 3 Good Things
1:15am Super Casino 4:10am Celebrity Big Brother 5:00am House Doctor 5:25am Make it Big 5:50am Make it Big
12:05am A League of Their Own 1:05am Modern Family 1:35am Hawaii Five-0 2:35am NCIS: Los Angeles 3:25am Night Cops 4:15am Big Trouble in Thailand 5:05am UK Border Force
BBC THREE
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8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes IV: May the Fourth be with You 9:00pm Top Gear 10:00pm Marvel Avengers Assemble 12:15am Family Guy 12:40am Family Guy 1:00am Family Guy 1:45am Family Guy 2:05am Family Guy 2:30am Crims 3:00am People Just Do Nothing 3:30am People Just Do Nothing 4:00am People Just Do Nothing 4:30am People Just Do Nothing 5:00am This is BBC Three
8:00pm Lost Land of the Volcano 9:00pm Everyday Miracles: The Genius of Sofas, Stockings and Scanners 10:00pm Spiral 5
12:50am Totally British 1:55am Totally British 2:55am Top of the Pops 3:25am Lost Land of the Volcano 4:25am Sounds of the Sixties 4:55am This is BBC Four
7:25am You've Been Framed! 7:45am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:35am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:05pm The Cube 2:10pm Richie Rich 4:05pm You've Been Framed! 6:35pm Mr Bean's Holiday 8:20pm Evan Almighty 10:20pm Take Me Out: The Gossip 11:05pm Blue Go Mad in Ibiza 12:05am Ocean's Eleven 2:30am Mom 2:50am Fake Reaction 3:25am Life's Funniest Moments 3:50am Teleshopping
7:00am Judge Judy 7:20am Blue Murder at St. Trinian's 9:00am Where the Heart is 10:10am Where the Heart is 11:20am The Darling Buds of May 12:30pm Lewis 2:35pm Inspector Morse 4:50pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:55pm Rosemary and Thyme 8:00pm Doc Martin 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm Lewis 1:00am Inspector Morse 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping
7:00am Motorway Patrol 7:25am The Professionals 8:30am The Cycle Show 9:30am Alias Smith and Jones 10:40am Pawn Stars 12:55pm The Cimarron Kid 2:40pm Kojak: The Marcus Nelson Murders 5:35pm Storage Wars 6:00pm Storage Wars Texas 7:00pm FIA Formula E Championships Live 9:30pm Storage Wars 10:00pm The Chronicles of Riddick 12:20am Troy 3:25am Highway Patrol 3:45am ITV4 Nightscreen
7:45am Happy Endings 8:05am Rules of Engagement 8:30am Charmed 10:30am How I Met Your Mother 11:30am Melissa and Joey 12:30pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 1:30pm Rude(Ish) Tube 2:30pm Troy 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 5:00pm How I Met Your Mother 6:00pm Rude(Ish) Tube 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The 100 10:00pm Beverly Hills Cop 12:05am The Big Bang Theory
Comedy
Crime
Family
French crime drama serial.
10:55pm Spiral 5 11:50pm Rock 'n' Roll Britannia Documentary about the history of British rock 'n' roll.
SKY MOVIES Action 5:40am Rooster Cogburn 7:30am The Last Samurai 10:05am Born to Race: Fast Track 11:45am Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle 1:35pm The Last Samurai 4:10pm Romancing the Stone 6:05pm The Jewel of the Nile 8:00pm Lethal Weapon 10:00pm Lethal Weapon 2 12:00am Lethal Weapon 3 2:05am Barb Wire 3:45am Hudson Hawk 5:25am The Jewel of the Nile
5:25am My Big Fat Greek Wedding 7:05am You, Me and Dupree 9:00am Big Daddy 10:45am Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit 12:40pm Little Shop of Horrors 2:30pm 13 Going on 30 4:20pm You, Me and Dupree 6:15pm Big Daddy 8:00pm Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Deloris Van Cartier is back in front of the big band, but not for long.
10:00pm The Heat 12:00am Wedding Daze 1:40am The to Do List 3:30am The Heat 5:30am Little Shop of Horrors
5:55am Sam Churchill: Search for a Homeless Man 7:40am Zero Dark Thirty 10:20am The East 12:20pm Closed Circuit 2:00pm Spy Game 4:10pm Derailed 6:00pm The Island 8:20pm After the Sunset 10:00pm Spy Game Slick thriller full of surprises.
12:10am Kill Bill: Vol. 2 2:30am Death Wish 4:15am After the Sunset
7:05am Believe 8:45am The Blue Umbrella 9:00am The Smurfs 2 10:50am Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 12:30pm Monster House 2:05pm Home Alone 3:50pm The Smurfs 2 5:40pm Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 7:20pm Monster House 9:00pm The Lone Ranger 11:40pm Jumanji 1:30am Home Alone 3:20am Believe 5:05am Jumanji
Premiere
TCM
7:00am Veronica Mars 9:00am Born to Fight 10:45am Foxcatcher Special 11:15am The Grand Budapest Hotel 1:00pm Behind Enemy Lines 4: Seal Team Eight 2:45pm Despicable Me 2 Special 3:15pm Veronica Mars 5:15pm Born to Fight 7:00pm Healing 9:00pm The Grand Budapest Hotel 10:45pm The Top Ten Show 2015 11:00pm Starred Up 12:50am Behind Enemy Lines 4: Seal Team Eight 2:35am Starred Up
6:00am From Here to Eternity 8:10am Gunsmoke 9:15am Gunsmoke 10:20am Badman's Country 11:40am The Buccaneer 2:05pm Assignment to Kill 4:00pm Fiddler on the Roof 7:40pm Villa Rides Western following Pancho Villa (Yul Brynner) and the Mexican Revolution.
10:00pm Rush Hour 11:50pm Raging Bull 2:10am Rush Hour 4:05am Operation C.I.A. 5:35am The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show
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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. 8:30am Match of the Day 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am The Big Questions 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news from the BBC. 2:15pm Bargain Hunt
BBC TWO 7:15am Great British Garden Revival 8:15am Glorious Gardens From Above Horticulturist Christine Walkden explores gardens and countryside from a hot air balloon. 9:00am Countryfile 10:00am The Football League Show 11:20am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:50pm Food and Drink 1:20pm James Martin: Home Comforts 1:50pm Masters Snooker
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ITV 8:10am Sooty 8:25am Share a Story 8:30am Scrambled! 8:35am Nerds and Monsters 8:50am Ultimate Spider-Man 9:30am Horrid Henry 9:50am Deadtime Stories 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Columbo 12:25pm ITV News and Weather 12:30pm Murder, She Wrote 1:30pm Harry Hill's Stars in Their Eyes 2:30pm Catchphrase
CH4 6:55am NFL 7:20am How I Met Your Mother 8:10am How I Met Your Mother 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier Frasier and Bebe fill in for a week on a daytime TV chat show. 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Big Bang Theory 2:00pm The Big Bang Theory 2:30pm Astro Boy
CH5 9:25am Wanda and the Alien 9:35am Zack and Quack 9:50am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:05am Jelly Jamm 10:25am LazyTown 10:50am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:25am Access 11:30am Monkey Life 12:00pm The Hotel Inspector 1:00pm The Hotel Inspector 2:00pm Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War
SUNDAY TV
SKY 1 7:00am The Hour of Power 8:00am Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? 9:00am Glee 10:00am The Theory of Everything 10:30am Into the Woods Special 11:00am A League of Their Own 11:30am A League of Their Own 12:00pm WWE Raw 1:00pm Ashley Banjo's Big Town Dance 2:00pm Last Man Standing 2:30pm Last Man Standing
3pm 3:15pm Flog It! Crowds gather in the Welsh town of Monmouth.
3:45pm Escape to the Country 4:35pm Songs of Praise 5:10pm Shrek 2
3:00pm Masters Snooker The 2015 Masters tournament gets under way at Alexandra Palace with the world's top players battling it out for the prestigious trophy.
3:15pm Midsomer Murders 5:15pm Diamonds are Forever James Bond, equipped with an armoury of hitech gadgets, infiltrates a Las Vegas diamondsmuggling ring in a bid to foil a plot to target Washington with a laser in space.
4:15pm The Princess Diaries Mia Thermopolis is a pleasant, if slightly awkward and geeky, 15-year-old high school student living in San Francisco. She's not the most popular pupil at school, and is regularly picked on by the cheerleader clique.
4:10pm The Pursuit of Happyness Struggling salesman Chris Gardner leaves his dead-end job to train as a stockbroker.
3:00pm Harrow: A Very British School 4:00pm Last Man Standing 4:30pm Last Man Standing 5:00pm Emergency with Angela Griffin
6pm 6:30pm BBC News 6:50pm BBC London News 7:00pm Celebrity Mastermind 7:30pm Countryfile 8:30pm Still Open All Hours
6:00pm Ski Sunday Skiing and winter sports magazine show.
6:45pm Darts Colin Murray is joined by Bobby George for live coverage of the 38th BDO World Professional Darts Championships in Frimley Green.
7:35pm ITV News London 7:45pm ITV News and Weather The latest headlines from around the world. Followed by a national weather forecast.
6:30pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather.
7:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 8:00pm Phil Spencer: Secret Agent
8:00pm All Star Family Misfortunes
6:30pm Aladdin
8:15pm The Medallion
6:00pm Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Futurama 8:00pm Modern Family 8:30pm Modern Family
10:00pm Celebrity Big Brother
9:00pm A League of Their Own
Lavish animated version of the classic Arabian folk tale.
8:10pm 5 News Weekend National and international news.
9pm 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Last Tango in Halifax 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm BBC London News 11:30pm Match of the Day 2
9:00pm Kate Humble: Into the Volcano Two-part documentary.
10:00pm Reinventing the Royals 11:00pm QI XL 11:45pm Billionaire's Paradise: Inside Necker Island
9:00pm Foyle's War Crime drama series set in the years immediately after the Second World War.
9:00pm The Hotel Hapless-hotelier-turned-entertainmentsmanager Mark continues to create chaos at the Cavendish.
Highlights of the latest events from the past 24 hours.
Referee James Corden welcomes the most successful British Olympian of all time, Sir Chris Hoy.
11:00pm ITV News and Weather 11:15pm The Kyle Files 11:45pm The Undriveables
10:00pm Walking the Nile 11:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
12:45am Masters Snooker Highlights 1:35am Masters Snooker Extra 3:35am Countryfile 4:30am Holby City 5:30am This is BBC Two
12:15am Rugby Highlights 1:10am The Store 3:10am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 3:55am ITV Nightscreen
12:05am Machine Gun Preacher 2:30am The Last Leg 3:25am The History of Mr Polly 5:05am Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners
12:55am Winter Road Rescue 1:55am Super Casino 4:10am Storm Night: Scariest Weather 5:00am House Doctor 5:25am Make it Big 5:50am Make it Big
12:00am Britcam: Emergency on Our Streets 1:00am Micky Flanagan's Detour De France 2:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 3:00am Hawaii Five-0 4:00am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 5:00am Mission Implausible
BBC THREE
BBC FOUR
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ITV4
E4
8:00pm Pop's Greatest Dance Crazes 8:25pm The Voice UK 10:00pm Backchat with Jack Whitehall and His Dad 10:30pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:00pm Family Guy 11:45pm Crims 12:15am Family Guy 1:00am Backchat with Jack Whitehall and His Dad 1:30am Russell Howard's Good News 2:00am Sweat the Small Stuff 2:30am Crims 3:00am Who Needs Ibiza? The Great British Holiday
8:00pm Architects of the Divine: The First Gothic Age 9:00pm Queen Victoria's Letters: A Monarch Unveiled 10:00pm Dan Cruickshank and the Family That Built Gothic Britain 11:00pm The Sky at Night 11:30pm Secrets of the Universe 12:30am Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell 1:30am Metal Britannia 3:00am Metal at the BBC 3:30am Sounds of the Eighties 4:00am Architects of the Divine: The First Gothic Age 5:00am This is BBC Four
7:20am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:05am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:35pm Take Me Out 1:50pm Take Me Out: The Gossip 2:35pm You've Been Framed! 3:05pm Valiant 4:35pm Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium 6:30pm King Kong 10:00pm Shaun of the Dead 12:05am Not Another Teen Movie 2:05am Mom 2:30am Fake Reaction 3:10am The Hot Desk 3:20am Teleshopping
7:00am Movies Now 7:10am Judge Judy 7:30am The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 8:40am Sparkling Cyanide 10:40am Heartbeat 11:40am Heartbeat 12:40pm Wycliffe 1:55pm Rosemary and Thyme 2:55pm The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's 4:55pm Inspector Morse 6:55pm Lewis 9:00pm The Zoo 11:00pm Northern Lights 12:00am Wycliffe 1:10am Interview with the Vampire
7:15am The Professionals 9:10am The Motorbike Show 10:10am Ax Men 12:00pm FIA Formula e Championship Highlights 1:00pm Pawn Stars 3:15pm Alias Smith and Jones 4:15pm Destry 6:20pm Red River 9:00pm Rugby Highlights 10:00pm Apocalypse Now 1:05am Hell on Wheels 2:05am Boogeyman 3:40am Movies Now 3:50am ITV4 Nightscreen
8:15am Rude(Ish) Tube 8:45am Rude(Ish) Tube 9:15am Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 9:30am Troy 10:00am Melissa and Joey 11:00am Hollyoaks Omnibus 1:30pm Revenge 2:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5:00pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 6:00pm The 100 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm 10 Things I Hate About You 10:55pm The Big Bang Theory 12:25am The Inbetweeners
Comedy
Crime
Family
11:00pm A Lonely Place to Die Thriller.
10:00pm Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life 11:00pm Show Me Your Garden
12am 12:35am The Celebrity Apprentice USA 2:00am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:05am BBC News
SKY MOVIES Action 5:25am The Jewel of the Nile 7:15am Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 9:15am Poseidon 11:00am King Arthur 1:10pm Saving Private Ryan 4:00pm White House Down 6:15pm Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 8:15pm Poseidon 10:00pm Saving Private Ryan 12:50am White House Down 3:05am Hammer of the Gods 4:50am The Guns of Navarone
5:30am Little Shop of Horrors 7:10am The Mask 9:05am Despicable Me 2 Special 9:35am Bruce Almighty 11:25am American Pie 1:15pm Boat Trip 3:05pm The Lone Ranger Unmasked 3:35pm The Mask 5:25pm Bruce Almighty 7:15pm American Pie 9:00pm American Pie 2 10:50pm American Pie: The Wedding 12:30am Boat Trip 2:10am The Cable Guy 3:50am Hyde Park on Hudson 5:30am Curse of the Pink Panther
4:15am After the Sunset 6:05am Deep Family Secrets 7:45am Get Rich or Die Tryin' 9:45am Cold Comes the Night 11:25am Bad Boys II 1:55pm Getaway 3:30pm S.W.A.T. 5:30pm Get Rich or Die Tryin' A stretch in prison helps New York drug dealer Marcus realise that he must change his life.
7:30pm Bad Boys II 10:00pm Getaway 11:35pm Pulp Fiction 2:15am Taxi Driver 4:15am City of God
7:00am Barnyard 8:35am Curious George 10:05am Babe 11:40am Primates of the Caribbean 1:00pm Delhi Safari 2:40pm Khumba 4:10pm Barnyard Otis the cow is a wild-living party animal and just loves to dance till dawn.
5:45pm Babe 7:20pm Delhi Safari 9:00pm Khumba 10:35pm Doctor Dolittle 12:10am Doctor Dolittle 2 1:45am Doctor Dolittle 3 3:30am Born Free
Premiere
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Between the devil and the deep blue sea Cassandra Nash
A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
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SPERANZA AGUIRRE let it be known that she would happily run as Madrid mayor should the PP ask her. A former minister in the Aznar governments during the Nineties, Aguirre was president of the Madrid Community until she resigned after being diagnosed with now-overcome breast cancer. She is still secretary general of the regional PP party and would have a good chance of winning as she is as popular as she is controversial. But will the party ask her? Aguirre challenged Mariano Rajoy when he lost the 2008 general elections, she is still critical of his leadership and if the PP had a Tea Party, she would be in it. What will the president do? Accept the offer and swallow his misgivings? Choose someone
else and risk losing City Hall? This will be a tough one.
Oiling the wheels THE Centre of Political and Social Studies (CEPS) worked with the Venezuelan government until early 2014. Most Podemos leading lights belong to CEPS which is now estranged from Caracas owing to government abuse and repression of its opponents while turning its attentions back to Spain. Here, according to CEPS vice president Fabiola Meco, there are “indications” that Spain would be receptive to the ideas and ideals of Venezuela’s late president Hugo Chavez who wanted a Bolivarian socialist revolution. What many Spaniards are receptive to is a Bolivarian revolution backed by Venezuela’s huge oil reserves. Remove those and both Bolivar and revolution would be non-runners.
Cyber footprints PUBLIC PROSECUTORS who specialise in investigating corruption cases have noticed files missing from their computers. Prosecutors who had not backed up files on external hard discs have lost months of work, said the Anticorruption department. Most intrusions involved organised crime investigations into Russian, Italian and Chinese mafias in Spain. One related to Herve Falciani who
disclosed details of 130,000 tax evaders of all nationalities who have - or had - accounts with HSBC Switzerland. Falciani, still wanted in Switzerland, was arrested in Spain but later released because he had not breached Spanish law and supplied information regarding HSBC Switzerland’s Spanish clients. Not all the hackers focused on international corruption, as
another Prosecutor assisting the Gurtel case noticed that files went missing from her computers. But computer wizards are too clever for their own good. Watergate needed a whistleblower before coming to light, but hackers blow their own whistles and leave their own muddy footprints, especially the Russians that Spanish police are now tracking down.
Preparing for a massacre AS Podemos erodes the twoparty system there have been hints of pacts between the PSOE and the PP after the November general elections. PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez firmly ruled out talk of agreements, but that’s because he has more options than Rajoy. And it already looks as though both parties are admitting to themselves that there is going to be a bloodletting come November.
ESPERANZA AGUIRRE: Would happily run as Madrid mayor.
Banking, a career best avoided Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.
ONE normally thinks of a career in banking as a safe occupation, unless you are a customer of course. It certainly isn’t a calling that brings to mind murder, assassination, suicide and unexplained deaths. The banking industry suffers such a high death per employee ratio one might better be advised to opt for a vocation in spying or service in Afghanistan. Recently there have occurred no less than 48 deaths of highflying executives in the banking industry. My advice is that if JP Morgan, Chase Manhattan or Goldman Sachs offer you a job, reply; ‘thanks, but no thanks.’ The same applies should you see job offers advertised by Rockefeller and Company, Bank of Scotland, Merrill Lynch, Ulster Bank. Best to avoid them all.
AL CAPONE: Undoubtedly lived a high risk life. Bankers, like the rest of us, are destined to shrug off their mortal coil at some time. In my not so humble opinion, shooting oneself with a nail gun or being
crushed to death by one’s SUV is not a fitting end for those of us whose sins are few and minor. As pointing an accusing finger at Russian President Vladimir
Putin simply won’t wash, mainstream media tends instead to be discreet. Can you blame them? The list of strange banking industry deaths is far too lengthy to detail here. It irritates me that there is no space for revealing an equally inexplicable number of deaths of scientists who are involved at the sharp edge of scientific research. Do not concern yourself overly if you are a scientist. These deaths tend to effect those involved in cutting edge space and aero war technology. Running through the list of banker’s untimely ends, we have the making of 48 who dunnit crime thrillers in one hit, if you will excuse the expression. There have been 20 suicides or unexplained deaths by hanging, drowning or leaping (or being shoved) from buildings. Seven bankers have suffered gunshot deaths. These are usually self-inflicted. Another eight died from ‘causes unknown.’
Others include house fires and seven very messy road accidents. A number of bankers have simply gone missing or unexpectedly died. Having said that, death might have been presumed in the case of Nicholas Austin (49), a former bank manager from Hersden. He died after drinking antifreeze. It was said he wanted to get high. Some victims have been arrested, charged and on bail, otherwise outed and disgraced, or under formal investigation. Undoubtedly, American low life like Al Capone, John Dillinger, Bonnie and Clyde lived high risk lives. In their case, sticky end meant sticky in a gory sense. However, it appears their careers were not half as dangerous as were those of the executives of the banks they robbed. As the saying goes, ‘Give a man a gun and he can rob a bank. Give a man a bank and he can rob the world.’ Seems to me there isn’t much between them.
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OLIN TATHAM, of Pit Stop Tyres in Son Bugadelles, Santa Ponsa, Mallorca said that: “the adventure I would really like to go on this coming year, is to buy two camels and trek through Outer Mongolia, but what I’m really going to do, is to carry on here in the workshop, and continue to provide my valued customers with the great service they deserve.” He went on to add, “maybe I will leave buying the camels until 2016!” Jill Marples, owner of Jacaranda restaurant in Moraira, in the Costa Blanca North, said that the adventure she would most like to go on would be that of retirement! Jill said: “in the 10 years I have been in Spain I have been so busy working that I have yet to explore the rest of Spain and I feel I am missing out. So, when I retire I intend to go on a road trip with my husband and dogs
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Colin Tatham (left) Steve Hartley (right)
and travel around all of Spain. That is the plan but you never know what is around the next corner in life!” Steve Hartley from Calpe’s The Colina Club said that his dream adventure would be to travel around Africa photographing the wildlife there as he has a love for animal photography and more specifically big cats! “I fell in love with the big cats when I worked in a Wildlife Rescue Centre some time ago, especially the tigers. We built enclosures and worked closely with the animals, even rescuing 27 tigers from a socalled sanctuary in Idaho which
Paul Ross (above) Jill Marples, owner of Jacaranda Restaurant in Moraira were in a variety of sorry states when they arrived and in my time there we also rescued a small pride of lions with three cubs. To see lions in the wild and in their natural state would be a great adventure!” Paul Ross, owner of Paul Ross Fitness in Almeria said that his new adventure will be totally business related. “My big adventure for 2015 has just begun with the launch of the 1to4 Fitness Retreat. This exciting new venture will really put us on the map within the fitness industry and is an amazing new life adventure for me!”
That was the year that was – the highs and lows on TripAdvisor Nora Johnson
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ITH the news at the end of last year that Italy’s antitrust authority fined TripAdvisor €500,000 over ‘defamatory’ hotel reviews, maybe it’s time to take stock of some of its highs and lows in 2014. First off, there were the threats from some in the travel industry. Like the Broadway Hotel, Blackpool, that charged a couple £100 after they posted a critical review describing it as a “filthy, dirty rotten stinking hovel run by muppets.” (This only to be surpassed by New
York’s Union Street Guest House’s surcharge of $500 for negative reviews.) Of course, this backfired spectacularly for both hotels with lots of mocking reviews appearing on TripAdvisor. Don’t you just love it when bad businesses blame the customer and then get uppity when the ensuing firestorm of bad publicity erupts? Instead of fixing the problems, they then have many more people aware of their ‘reputation’. You have to give them five out of five for canniness. The BBC should have sent a production crew up to Blackpool to do a remake of Fawlty Towers. Script not needed. Can’t you just picture Basil scrolling through his TripAdvisor reviews! Sadly, the other side of the coin in 2014 was bribery. Unscrupulous people
MIXED REVIEWS: TripAdvisor can threatened hoteliers with bad reviews unless some sweetener was proffered: a huge discount on checkout (or even before booking). Dragons’ Den panellist/hotel owner Duncan Bannatyne got stuck in: “People are coming to our hotels and threatening to write bad reviews
make or break a business. to get money off their bills.” Some in the travel industry have even taken legal action against TripAdvisor. In 2012, the owner of a Scottish B&B made legal history after winning a landmark case against it. But last year the owners of another Scottish B&B lost their battle to
get it to reveal the identity of negative reviewers so they could sue the authors. TripAdvisor is undoubtedly useful. My main rule of thumb is to ignore any review by those who have only posted one. There are a surprising number of these, and they tend to be either completely glowing or completely damning - either fake or by someone who doesn’t get out enough. Conversely, if the reviewer has 10+ reviews across a range of star ratings, it’s worth reading what they have to say... Nora Johnson’s thrillers Landscape of Lies, Retribution, Soul Stealer, The De Clerambault Code (www.nora-johnson.com) are available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89; £0.79) and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca.
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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) It's a better week for travel with less likelihood of delays. Should you be feeling a little lethargic and sorry about recent events, just count your blessings. Consider raising some money and having fun at the same time by indulging in a garage or car boot sale. Doing something entirely different can boost your mind and activity levels, which can't be bad. Working with others is a giggle and spills over into your social life.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Satisfaction with your love life is paramount this week, and the opinion of others seems important to you. Perhaps you are looking for an excuse to make a change. It is possible, however, that a change is not required so much as a different approach. It is not essential to put all your eggs in one basket. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A conversation with a colleague brings insights into how others live and it is quite an eye-opener. Friendships are particularly important this week. You have been dashing around and maybe not enough thought has gone into how you spend your leisure time. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There is something in you that needs a creative outlet. Perhaps you would like to write a book: memoirs, for instance, take up a craft or paint. Learning a new language would also be satisfying. Certainly, food for the brain and soul are what you should be seeking now. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Being very much in demand for your talents this week means less time to spend socially, so it's important to make time for loved ones at the weekend. Someone seeking your advice may simply be seeking your
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January 8, David Bowie, 68, singer One of the world’s most renowned and respected musicians, Bowie has been a stalwart of the music scene since the 1960’s. He reinvented popular music with hits such as Space Oddity and Ashes to Ashes. January 9, Kate Middleton, 33, Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton married Prince William in April of 2011 after the couple dated for nine years. The couple had their first child, Prince George, in July of 2013. She grew up in Chapel Row and studied art history at university. January 10, Rod Stewart, 70, singer Scottish singer Stewart has released over 60 singles during his career and in 2008 he was named as the 17th most successful artist on the
January 13, Orlando Bloom, 38, actor Bloom hit the big time when he was cast as Legolas the Elf in the big screen adaptations of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. He is also known for his character in the Pirates of the Caribbean series of movies. In 2009 he was named as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) There may be some opposition to your ideas as Pluto turns this week. Perhaps your natural charm just doesn't seem to be working. As you have helped others in the past, make it clear that you expect a bit of cooperation. It is not through lack of will that some people do not offer help.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Although you have perhaps been looking to money-making ideas to progress finances, think also of alternatives. Perhaps there are areas of your lifestyle where money could be saved. Items that are not used could be sold for a profit and rid you of clutter.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) This is a week when progress is fast and plans run ahead. Try new ideas and seek information to hone your knowledge. An organisation that is new to you offers insight and social involvement. An offer that thrusts you into the limelight might be
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Having suffered a bit of a setback last week, you may be feeling less confident. Revving up your social life will certainly help to bring spirits up again. Be with people who liven or inspire you in some way and avoid boring or moaning folk.
1. What is the name of the city located on the Black Sea coast that was the location of the XXII Olympic Winter Games that opened in January? 2. Which famous English model, known for her waifish figure, and role in size zero fashion, celebrated her 40th birthday on January 16? 3. Olympic champion Renaud Lavillenie broke which former Soviet athlete’s 21-year-old pole world record with a 6.16m leap in Donetsk in February? 4. It was revealed in February that which famous British comedian who died in 1993, had secretly written a romantic thriller novel under a female nom de plume? The unpublished story of love and mystery, titled An Echo of Shadows, was written under the name Maria Brett-Cooper. 5. Which Australian-born actress won the won the Academy Award for Best Actress in March, for her performance as Jeanette ‘Jasmine’ Francis in Woody Allen’s black comedy Blue Jasmine? 6. Which member of the British royal family launched the Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style sporting championship for wounded soldiers in March? 7. What are the names of the two former popes who were canonised by the Catholic Church in April? 8. What is the name of the Manchester United manager who was fired in April, just 10 months after he succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson? 9. Conchita Wurst, singing Rise Like a Phoenix, won the Eurovision Song Contest for which country in May? 10. Which former president of Egypt was sentenced to three years in jail for embezzlement in May? 11. Which American hip hop band won a $1.7 million copyright violation suit against the makers of Monster Energy drink for unauthorised use of their music in advertising in June? 12. What is the name of the eldest son of King Juan Carlos I, formerly Prince of Asturias, who ascended the Spanish throne in June?
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Billboard Hot 100 Top-All Time Artists. He left school when he was 15 and tried to make it as a professional football player. January 12, Howard Stern, 61, disc jockey Controversial American ‘shock jock’ Stern became known for his often obscene and frank radio shows, later becoming televised too. He is the self-proclaimed ‘King of All Media’ and appeared in a big-screen movie about his life, entitled Private Parts.
THAT WAS 2014 THAT WAS… (PART ONE)
1. SOCHI, 2. KATE MOSS, 3. SERGEY BUBKA, 4. LES DAWSON, 5. CATE BLANCHETT, 6. PRINCE HARRY, 7. JOHN XXIII (23rd) and JOHN PAUL II (2nd), 8. DAVID MOYES, 9. AUSTRIA, 10. HOSNI MUBARAK, 11. BEASTIE BOYS, 12. PRINCE FELIPE (KING FELIPE)
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Spirituality seeps right through the week. As you are feeling particularly sensuous, invite someone special to dinner or on a trip. Visit garden centres and plan ahead. The colours and perfumes will be particularly pleasing.
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How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case M) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
January 8, David Silva, football player. Spanish midfielder Silva began his career with the national team in 2006 and won the World Cup in 2010 and the Euro 2012. The Manchester City magician is known by the nickname ‘Merlin’ because of his on-field wizardry. He was raised in the Canary Islands and idolised Danish player Michael Laudrup as a child.
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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Thoughts come to you, perhaps in dreams, that are creative and energy boosting. Someone who recently moved out of your sphere is sadly missed but is in some ways still a part of you. A person at work who has been causing you concern needs investigation, but the facts may be less alarming than you suspect. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) A strong and exciting romantic feeling flows through the week, which is fitting as Valentine's Day comes round again next month. Someone returning from a trip makes you smile and boosts your spirit. People who have been a little bossy of late finally realise that you will not rise to the bait.
TARGET: Average: 19 Good: 25 Very good: 36 Excellent: 44
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION emit, item, meet, mete, mint, mite, mute, pent, pint, punt, quit, teem, teen, temp, time, tine, tune, unit, inept, input, quiet, quint, quite, tempi, unite, unmet, untie, impute, minuet, minute, piquet, pitmen, uptime, quieten, umpteen, EQUIPMENT
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Move from the start word (SILK) to the end word (HATS) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
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After their parents are killed my militia and their village is destroyed, Sudanese orphan Theo, his siblings and other survivors make an arduous journey to a Kenyan refugee camp. Thirteen years later, Theo and his friends have the opportunity to settle in the US. Kansas woman Carrie Davis has to find jobs for the newly arrived Sudanese, but when she sees how uncomfortable and out-of-sync they are in 20th century America, she vows to help them rebuild their shattered lives. Directed by Phillipe Falardeau, stars Reese Witherspoon, Arnold Oceng and Ger Duany. Runs 109 mins. PG-13.
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The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (COUNTY) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
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Unscramble the name of a famous London borough (two words): THE WORST MEAL
Across 1 Wood found in tea kettle (4) 3 Chad wins exotic snack (8) 9 Resulting from a fairer travel cost (7) 10 One in charge helps to keep things straight (5) 11 Pilot for the beast (5) 12 Based around a subject like somewhere to go on holiday (6) 14 Church area making capital hot (6) 16 Has slept despite some bother (6) 19 Countenance pocketing one pound is easy (6) 21 Until horribly dark (5) 24 Perfume from a romantic partner (5) 25 Respect drunken spirit (7) 26 Inn where Innkeeper has discordant lyre (8) 27 Rips off old lags (4)
Unscramble the name of a famous British sportsperson: SMALL WHITE ION FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: TOWER HAMLETS, LEWIS HAMILTON
Play on Words STRING STRING STRING STRING 7 Laugh at round ends? It’s tough (4) 8 Mother, doctor and a Sikh leader are all from Chennai (6) 13 Ring leader is French and less impatient (8) 15 Incentives for sons are different (7)
17 Entertained in the morning, then exploited (6) 18 Fresh Easter mystery (6) 20 Incensed number one judge (5) 22 Plenty to join in game (5) 23 Club which finally provided a steam-room (4)
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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 14 represents J and 25 represents M, so fill in J every time the figure 14 appears and M every time the figure 25 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
Across 1 Hit with palm of hand (7) 5 Gives temporary use of (5) 8 Stays behind (7) 9 Compel (5) 10 Additional (5) 11 Answer (7) 12 Pursues (6) 14 Nearer (6) 17 Hair cleansing agent (7) 19 Aquatic mammals (5) 22 In a while (5) 23 Shrewd (7) 24 Aligns with (5) 25 Movement downward (7)
Down 1 Wait on (5) 2 Confess (5) 3 Confidential (7) 4 Long for (6) 5 Raises up (5) 6 Apprehensive (7) 7 Thin (7) 12 Large and stately mansions (7) 13 Made to fit (7) 15 Classroom studies (7) 16 Made secure (6) 18 Components (5) 20 Similar (5) 21 Vision (5)
English - Spanish The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
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Answers: String quartet, Mixed blessings
Down 1 Designed patterns for in church (8) 2 Get on with A Green, almost (5) 4 A WC for spies (6) 5 Dire note in a melancholy tune (5) 6 Silliness is without a malady (7)
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Charm, 3 Seems, 7 Animals, 9 Align, 10 Sheer, 11 Entitle, 12 Cashew, 14 Sadder, 18 Bramble, 20 Stays, 22 Skill, 23 Assails, 24 Sieve, 25 Chess. Down: 1 Classic, 2 Agile, 3 Sashes, 4 Exact, 5 Shifted, 6 Binge, 8 Agree, 13 Scabies, 15 Asses, 16 Resists, 17 Debate, 18 Beset, 19 Bulge, 21 Alive. QUICK Across: 1 Shovel, 4 Checks, 9 Creates, 10 Ranks, 11 Erase, 12 Achieve, 13 Intelligent, 18 Arrives, 20 Rifle, 22 Spoil, 23 Examine, 24 Dashed, 25 Beasts. Down: 1 Sacred, 2 Opera, 3 Extreme, 5 Harsh, 6 Concern, 7 System, 8 Established, 14 Nervous, 15 Garbage, 16 Paused, 17 Levels, 19 Value, 21 Fails.
Across 1 Corazón (5) 4 Neumáticos (de ruedas) (5) 7 Margarina (9) 8/10 Bolsa de basura (3,3) 15 Allá (4,5) 17 Autumn (5) 18 Task (job) (5) Down 1 Broad bean (4)
2 Brazo (de persona) (3) 3 Bull (4) 4 Equipo (deporte) (4) 5 Queen (5) 6 Semilla (4) 9 Unhurt (5) 11 Red (4) 12 Another (4) 13 Cinturón (4) 14 Minutes (of a meeting) (4) 16 Oreja (3)
ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Cigar, 3 Bride, 7 Encima, 9 Agua, 10 Remainder, 13 Aunt, 14 Armada, 16 Abril, 17 Playa. Down: 1 Chew, 2 Asi, 4 Inglesa, 5 Edad, 6 Caminar, 8 Cleaner, 11 Baya, 12 Cada, 15 Mil.
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TOP 10 BOOK TO MOVIE ADAPTATIONS BOOKS require readers to use their imaginations when picturing characters, places, events and moods, and more often than not when we watch a movie adaptation of a book it looks completely different as to how we pictured it in our heads. It’s never usually as good as the book, but these 10 however, are as good if not better. 1. The Shining Stanley Kubrick’s take on the Stephen King book is perhaps one of the most scary horror movies of all time and to a lot of readers actually surpasses the book’s brilliance. Jack Nicholson is perfect as the stir-crazed hotel caretaker Jack Torrance. 2. The Lord of the Rings An absolutely monumental task to undertake, but director Peter Jackson did an amazing job bringing JRR Tolkien’s vision to the big screen. Believable portrayals, stunning scenery, magnificent special effects and epic battles all do justice to the book’s ethereal fantasy world.
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US Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is the man with the most career sniper kills in the military history of the United States. Serving from 1999 to 2009, Kyle supported his fellow soldiers in Iraq with deadly precision from rooftops and hidden positions in an occupation where stealth and accuracy are the names of the game.
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Nicknamed ‘the legend’ by US troops and ‘the devil’ by the enemy, Kyle - who was tragically killed in 2013 - writes about the pain of war, including the death of two friends and fellow SEALS. His wife Tanya also writes about the challenges families have to deal with when a loved one is fighting in a war. Kyle’s accounts of
6. The Godfather A film that is consistently voted the best movie ever made has to be better than the book it’s based on, and most would agree. Francis Ford Coppola’s award-winning movie is just too good in every respect to be outdone by the Mario Puzo book. 7. Schindler’s List Three hours of black-and-white World War II nastiness might not be to everyone’s taste, but the movie is compelling thanks to its realism and powerful performances. Based on Schindler’s Ark by Thomas Kenneally.
his battlefield experiences make for a memorable read.
8. Fight Club Author Chuck Palahniuk’s dark books can be hard to read at the best of times, and this David Fincher movie adaptation has become one of the most iconic movies of all time. Brad Pitt thanked Palahniuk for writing the best character he has ever played.
SUCCESSFUL FILMS: Lord of the Rings and The Godfather.
4. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest An incredible movie adapted from a book that (to put it politely) is an acquired taste. Ken Kesey’s story of life on a US psychiatric ward was only the second film ever to win all five of the major Academy Awards.
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5. To Kill A Mockingbird It was always going to be difficult, if not near impossible, to surpass the brilliance of Harper Lee’s novel about life in the deep American south during the 30’s, but this Gregory Peck-starring 1962 classic comes as close as close can get.
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3. The Silence of the Lambs Director Jonathan Demme’s movie version of the Thomas Harris book wins hands down in every respect, and is definitely a rare case of the movie being better than the book. Brilliant performances from Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster seal the deal.
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9. The Shawshank Redemption Like The Godfather, this classic tale is up there among the movie greats when it comes to voting time. Based on a short story by Stephen King, Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins give the performances of their lives in Frank Darabont’s fantastic movie. 10. Trainspotting Based on the Irvine Welsh book, Danny Boyle’s fast-paced, gritty tale about a bunch of heroin addicts in Scotland captivated audiences upon its release in 1996 and still does today, thanks to brilliant performances and a wonderful soundtrack.
Sudoku Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.
Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.
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Average: 23 Good: 30 Very good: 44 Excellent: 54
Q: Did you hear about the sensitive burglar? A: He takes things personally. Q: What did the disappointed smoker get for Christmas? A: Clothes but no cigar. Q: What do auditioning for a movie and playing sports have in common? A: If you break a leg, you get cast.
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4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points 8 or more letters: 11 points
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION peony, irony, pinkie, pinker, poker, prone, prime, prier, apron, aerie, opine, opera, ermine, kimono, keying, moire, money, moiety, merino, minor, gripe, grape, groin, grope, grime, grimy, grief, eying, hiker, hymns, hinge, tying, shine, shiny, shire, shier, shyer, shying, singe
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The Chiangmai Thai Massage Centre Fuengirola By Pete Woodall THAI massage, quite different to other massage styles, uses unique techniques to induce a deep sense of well-being to a patient. Traditionally said to originate with the Buddha’s own physician, two and a half thousand years ago, Naud Phaen Boran Thai massage combines gentle stretching and manipulation, often with yoga like body positions. Using their fingers and thumbs, knuckles and palms, elbows and feet to penetrate, loosen and flex muscles along subtle energy lines within the body, a trained Thai masseuse can leave their patients feeling loose and relaxed for days.
The Chiangmai Thai Massage Centre in Los Boliches is operated by professional Thai masseuse Yupin Chancha. Yupin trained at the famous Watpo School of Traditional Medicine in Bangkok and went on to practise at the Chiangmai General Hospital and Four Seasons Hotel before moving to Europe. She has since worked at the Intercontinental Hotel in Madrid and the Asia Garden Hotel in Benidorm. Her massage centre is a calm and peaceful place with three massage rooms laid out in traditional Thai style, the massage is quite a formal affair with the patient first changing into a loose pyjama. The benefits of full body massage are well
THAI MASSAGE: Use techniques to create a sense of well-being. known and greatly appreciated by many and there are many Thai massages to choose from. Some for sport injuries or pain relief, general health and deep relaxation, facial or foot, even pregnancy. Others include the application of hot stones or heated compress pads containing
herbs or aromatic oils. All start with a cup of Thai ginger tea and none terminate with a sexual ‘Happy Ending.’ Different sessions, priced at around 45 Euros per hour, last between 30 minutes and two hours, Chiangmai gift vouchers are also available as presents and
there is a loyalty card. The centre is open from 11.00am until 10.00pm Monday to Saturday and on Sunday 2.00pm to 9.00pm. Easy to find, apartment 2A, Edificio Miramar 1A, 53 Avenida Ramon Cajal, the main road between Fuengirola and Los Boliches, next to Repsol and opposite Mercadona supermarket. For an insight with photos visit www.chiangmaithaimassage fuengirola.com. Telephone 951 505 864 or 617 665 340.
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My parents arrive from Mexico and feel the cold! Erica Russell Watson: My journey – and I’m driving
30th December WELL, what a relief! I was feeling so much better. The five days after the second chemo session were quite tough to get through but as you are trapped inside your body there is no escape from it. Just keep positive in the knowledge that each day you get a little better. On 23rd of December, after last-minute preparations I went to have lunch with my second family and Jorge. I would be collecting my parents later that day. It was quite hard to believe that I would be seeing them. They have lived in Mexico for many years and this would be only the third time in 12 years that I would be seeing them. I love my parents and it is at times like these when you feel
the separation and distance laugh at times. Anyway, after acutely. Luckily, I was feeling hugs and kisses I whisked better just in time for their them off to the car and had to do quite a lot of rearranging to arrival. My heart was racing as I fit in all their cases. That waited in the arrivals hall at sorted, we set off for home. They were freezing! Malaga airport. Their flight Although the was on time along with temperatures are 20 others so it was mild in Malaga very busy. Just keep they were akin Spotting my Nordic parents was positive in the to conditions for easy. My father knowledge that my parents as is a towering six feet five each day you get it never gets cold in Mexico. inches tall and if a little better Time to light the that wasn’t fire and get cosy enough of an and of course a muchindicator both my parents were wearing masks! needed, reviving cup of tea! Christmas Day and the sun I know it isn’t common place in Europe but if you travel, shone brightly and the particularly in Asia, everyone weather warmed up. In fact, it wears a mouth mask to could not have been more perfect, not a breath of wind prevent the spread of germs. As flights are notorious for and lovely and warm. I had booked a table at my being a hive of bugs and infection the last thing they favourite restaurant, Casa La Plata, in wanted was to bring Matilde, something horrible home Benajarafe. We sat in the gardens looking out to sea to me. There was quite a lot of and enjoyed a glass of fizz Lunch was commenting from the Spanish together. around me: “Look at those spectacular as always. When two. What’s the matter with the chill started to set in we them? Have they got Ebola do moved inside around five you think?!!” You have to o’clock and sat by the fire.
aftermath of The table next to us immediate summed up the Christmas chemo, I was now putting the spirit and what it means to be weight back on in preparation part of a Spanish family. They for round three! Luckily my were 33-strong across four appetite had returned and I generations and boy could was making the most of it. I would be taking my they sing! It was intoxicating listening to them belt out parents into Malaga later and Spanish carols accompanied meeting Jorge, which both my by a healthy array of musical parents were looking forward to as he has been such a huge instruments. Warmed by Christmas cheer support to me. A quick trip and local wine, we wended around the port and up Calle our way home to light the fire. Larios would be the order of The next few days were the day. Malaga has changed so spent taking trips to the local much since I studied here village and showing my over 20 years ago and parents around and much smarter of course the all It is at times is than it used to essential visit to like these be. For me my local fruit man! Both my when you feel Malaga is a very special place. parents are the separation I would cancer decide where to survivors and and distance see in the New my father acutely Year and where to particularly cannot eat my grapes later. get through the day The 31st would be spent unless he has several bananas, so we stocked up on preparing for my sister’s those and all the other lovely arrival from Manila with her fruit and veg from Rafa’s boyfriend, and my children just back from a splendid trip garden. I try to have lots of fruit and to London to see the rest of veg, generally juiced up first the family; 2015 would get off thing in the morning. Having to a good start surrounded by lost a few kilos in the my family.
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Hug to improve someone’s health YOU may have given all your gifts this year, but the gift of a hug could be the best one yet. Scientists have revealed that hugging is good for our health and can
help to prevent infection and relieve stress and the more you do it, the greater the effect. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in the US quizzed 400
people about their personal conflicts and the sort of support they received. They then exposed them to a common cold virus and put them in quarantine. The results showed that
people who felt well-supported by family and friends and received more hugs as a result, were less likely to fall victim to infection due to stressful situations.
2015 super drink Contraceptive control - birch water by an electronic chip THE super drink of the moment is birch water. Extracted from silver birch trees, it has only 18 calories per 100ml and is rich in
nutrients like vitamin C and potassium. It has been a herbal remedy in Eastern Europe, Russia and Scandinavia for years, said to help with kidney stones, headaches, eczema, even cellulite. Birch water is infused with natural sugars, antioxidant vitamins, hydrating electrolytes and minerals copper, calcium, zinc and magnesium. It also contains compounds called saponins, said to have powerful cholesterolreducing properties. “Saponins are found mainly in legumes such as soya beans and peas,” said Azmina Govindji of the British Dietetic Association. “There is some research to suggest that saponins may help to lower cholesterol levels, although these claims have still not been approved by the European Food Safety Authority,” she added. The other superingredient that birch water contains is xylitol, a sweetener with 40 per cent less calories than sugar. The result tastes very fresh, like super-clean spring water, with a subtle underlying sweetness and woody aftertaste.
TAKING a contraceptive pill every single day is just one more thing to think about. But, that could all be about to change. Scientists have developed an electronic chip which could work for up to 16 years, much longer than current contraceptive implants that only last around five years. Expected to be available in 2018, the device, the size of a stamp, can be inserted under the skin and release daily amounts of contraceptive. The chip also comes with a remote control device allowing it to be turned off if a pregnancy is desired. It can be easily turned back on again when required. Each chip has a series of wells loaded with doses of levonorgestrel, a hormone widely used in existing contraceptives. The well is covered with a titanium and platinum seal that prevents the drug from being released until needed. At the release time, an electric current melts
CONTRACEPTION: One more thing to think about. a metal cap on a single well, and releases the contraceptive into the bloodstream. The chip could also be adapted to dispense other medicines and has already been trialled on elderly women suffering from osteoporosis using the bone-building drug teriparatide. Several in the trial said the device was so comfortable that they often forgot it was there. Professor Charles Kingsland, of the Hewitt Fertility Centre at Liverpool Women’s Hospital, described the technology as “interesting but a bit Big Brother.”
He said: “Of course there are contraceptive implants widely available at present that are easy to insert and very effective at drug delivery. “This new device, however, has the ability to be switched on and off remotely. One concern to me would therefore be who does the switching on and off.” The chip is designed to be implanted just below the skin of the buttocks, upper arm or stomach and would take a 30-minute operation at a GP’s surgery. It isn’t yet known how much the chip will cost.
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The BarBoru Gold Card is back in town with a special discount for EWN readers! AS ever, there are two ways to use this amazing loyalty gift card. You can choose between these two options for using your Gold Card: “TWO FOR ONE ON ALL EVENING MEALS FOR ONE WHOLE YEAR!”- or- “TWO FOR ONE ON ALL ALCOHOL UP TO 5PM DAILY FOR A WHOLE YEAR!” Currently selling at €195.00 but if you take this article to BarBoru before January 15th we will discount the card to €150.00 for EWN readers, that's .41 cent a day!! So make the most of this amazing offer for yourself or leave the card in your holiday property as a ´bonus´ gift for family and friends or as an incentive to holiday makers to rent your property rather than any others! 2 for 1 on meals or alcohol for an entire holiday?! What an
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IT’S name, ‘beautiful’ in old Spanish describes this restaurant ‘beautifully’ and the environment presents an opportunity for cosy winter evenings dining by candlelight. Alex and Melissa Nicholl opened Hermosa Bistro in 2007 and brought with them the style of glamorous Hollywood with a casual Californian decor. Alex was a barrister in London and moved to LA to work in TV and production. During his years in California, and with his passion for food, he soaked up those flavours from the crossroads of cultures that is California, such as Asian and Mexican, to then replicate them here with fresh Spanish ingredients.
HERMOSA BISTRO: Casual Californian decor.
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Hermosa Bistro: The Winter RED Menu is back! With a menu that changes with each season, and pictureperfect dishes, Hermosa has many regulars and rave reviews on popular restaurant websites. “We do exceptional food served in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. What is more, the quality of our food and the service are consistent,” Melissa explained. “We like to think that we take our food very seriously, but not ourselves!”
Indonesian spiced salmon cakes, the award-winning baked Andalucian goat cheese, or Hermosa Beach microburgers are some of their awesome starters. Clients can then choose a main from the ‘turf’ (meat) or ‘surf’ (fish) choice, with the star dish being the prime Irish fillet steak with oyster mushrooms, asparagus, roasted garlic mash and their signature green-
peppercorn and sun-dried tomato sauce. And for a good ending, why not taste the key-lime pie, a mojito jelly and fruit compote or the Hermosa Beach Coronel, a Cassis sorbet and berry vodka. With food like this, it is no surprise that Hermosa has a spin-off catering service for clients who enjoy their food so much, they want to bring it
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home for a special occasion. When asked about the winter menu, Melissa said: “The Winter Red menu will have hearty, warm dishes with two courses for 18.50 euros or three courses for 22.50 euros, with a 10 per cent discount if you order before 8pm! Sunday lunch is from 1pm. Hermosa Bistro is open Tuesday to Sunday from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.
For reservations call 952 837 483 or e-mail dine@hermosabistro.com Hermosa Bistro Calle Puerto Cabopino Local 1 A 29604 Marbella www.hermosabistro.com
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Moaty’s fish and chips we love MOATY’S Fish and Chip Restaurant and takeaway is a brilliant little gem of a chippy in the heart of Alhaurin el Grande bringing a little bit of Britain to inland Costa del Sol. Moaty’s, originally established in 2000, is well known for its quality food, excellent customer care and friendly service. By introducing a midweek roast, daily specials, fresh bakes and now clients are free to browse the net whilst relaxing with use of the courtesy WiFi, Jayne, who took over the management in June of 2014, has brought Moaty’s up to date and into the 21st Century whilst retaining that traditional ‘Fish and Chip’ selection we all know and love. All future generations should have the chance to enjoy fish and chips as it is a mainstay of the British way of life, so Moaty’s only uses sustainable North Atlantic Cod, sourced for its quality and taste, cooked in their own lactose free batter and fried in animal free fat, so the batter becomes a beautiful crispy shell, to nuggets of soft white fish cooked in a fully functioning fish and chip fryer for that authentic taste. Haddock and roe are also firm British favourites so have sneaked onto the menu in recent times. However, Moaty’s is about more than just fish; they offer a full menu to suit all palates and is
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open early for breakfasts and snacks, moving onto light meals, lunches and evening service. If time is short, you can opt for a takeaway and with a quick phone call you can preorder so it is ready when you arrive. Moaty’s, 15 Gerald Brenan, Alhaurin el Grande behind kiosk Los Compadres, telephone 952 499 285. Open Monday to Saturday 8.30am - 9.30pm and you can find them on facebook @ moaty's chippy.
MOATY’S: More than just fish, offering a menu to suit all palates.
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Molino del Cura offers authentic Thai dining experience with friendly service SITUATED on the main Fuengirola to Mijas Road just before the Pueblo, Molino del Cura is the perfect place for meeting, eating and sharing great memories, whilst eating one of the healthiest dishes in the world. With a versatile and varied menu, Molino del Cura offers everything you would expect from a highly acclaimed Thai restaurant, with a well earned reputation for excellent food and exceptionally friendly service. The surroundings are heavenly and romantic with a relaxing walled Thai Garden terrace for al fresco dining and an outside bar for drinks on those sunnier days. With their fantastic menu and superb
MOLINO DEL CURA: The surroundings are heavenly and romantic with a relaxing walled garden. atmosphere, Molino del Cura offers everything you could expect from a highly acclaimed Thai restaurant. The chefs were born in Thailand, a country blessed with culinary heritage and worked for many years in leading
restaurants in Thailand before joining Molino del Cura, bringing with them the recipes and techniques perfected during years of experience to create that authentic Thai taste. The tempting al la carté menu offers a choice of
over 80 dishes using the very finest and freshest ingredients, all prepared and served to an exceptionally high standard, a menu that incorporates the true essence of Thai cuisine which is heavily influenced by those of its
neighbours including China, Malaysia, Indonesia and India. There are also several set menus from €11.50 and a daily menu at €9.95 which is available lunchtime and evenings, (except fiesta days) and offers excellent value
with a choice of starters and main courses. Thai Tapas at €1.50 are available lunchtimes and early evenings. There is also great live music every Saturday evening from Frankie Valentine. Service is a speciality and you can always be sure of a bright, warm welcome from the friendly and attentive staff. Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday.
Molino del Cura are open and taking bookings on 952 485 813 and a takeaway menu is also available. Book now on 952 485 813 and experience that true Thai experience in a traditional Thai setting!
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WITH the stress you’re under and all the issues you must deal with, a valuable member of your family is neglected, your pet. You still provide the basic necessities, but you probably don’t realise that divorce affects them too. You are their world. They watch you closely and feel the tension and upset of the household. The crying, arguing, loud noises affect them deeply, making them feel frightened and insecure. While your pet’s stress level is increasing, the attention you give them is decreasing. At a time when the last thing you need is more problems, your pet gives them to you. Behaviour problems vary
SUPPORT: Pets provide unconditional love. in degree such as chewing, barking, digging, soiling in the house, perhaps even snapping from nervousness they feel. Any previous bad behaviour problem will most likely be exaggerated. Not understanding the problem, you get angry and yell at them, making matters worse. You need to take your pet’s feelings into consideration. Be gentle and give them the extra attention they need. “You don’t have time,” you’ll say. “It’s only a pet; I have more important
life-altering decisions to make.” That may be true, but it’s to your benefit to show your pet how much you love them. At this time in your life you are pulled in a million directions, everyone wanting a piece of you. You need peace and quiet, and a place to think, someone to listen. Your pet will offer this to you and more. Cuddle your pet, take advantage of the unconditional love they willingly provide. Talk to them in quiet tones, they will be
soothed by your voice. You have the benefit of hearing your thoughts, helping you think out your complicated issues. When you are at your lowest, sometimes you feel rejected and unloved. Just look into their eyes; feel their love and you won’t feel as alone. Rely on them, lean on them, they won’t mind. Nursing homes have tapped into the wealth of comfort pets by having them visit residents on a regular basis. You can see the joy in their eyes as they cuddle their furry visitor. To help alleviate your stress, take your pet for a long walk to help them reduce the anxiousness they feel and help you to clear your head. Whatever happens, your pet will always love you unconditionally and be there for you. Take advantage of the comfort they give. Go through your situation together. You will be amazed at the source of your support.
Dating for demanding cows! FRENCH website trouverlebon taureau.com (find the right bull) is an online dating site for cows and bulls with hundreds of profiles on potential mates. Farmers are able to hook their animals up with good matches thanks to the site, enabling them to ensure just the right genetic material to boost their herds. Sylvain Frobert, a 33-year-old farmer in Saint-Prix raising 160 Charolais cows for meat, turned to the internet to find suitable partners for his prize bull Bariton. The site, which looks very much like traditional online dating sites, gives information on mates with family trees included.
Launched in October by a group of French breeding associations during the country’s Farming Summit, the site allows breeders to include details about their cows and explain the characteristics they are aiming to improve in their herds: milk, growth, muscular development or calving prowess. Once that part is done, dozens of profile pictures appear and farmers (and their cows) get to choose from a bevy of Frenchbred bulls. Who could resist Cyrano, a Charolais bull boasting a breathtaking body? There is also Arlequin, a Blonde d’Aquitaine
who claims to have a Parisian elegance in spite of his rural upbringing, or Braise, who boasts an exceptional rump. Yet sadly love will remain virtual for the prospective partners with no romantic walks on the beach or passionate moments on the books. Once a decision is made things get clinical as specimens of the bulls’ semen (sexed to allow farmers to choose male or female calves) are dispatched for artificial insemination. Versions of the site in English, Spanish, Italian and Chinese are planned soon to export the French way of dating to lucky cows worldwide.
keeps vigil BEAGLE cross Harry has been pining by the front gate for his brother after he went missing while out on a walk. Since May, Harry has been sitting outside the family home in Briton Ferry near Swansea, South Wales, waiting for his litter-mate Hansum who went missing after being let off his lead. Owner Julie Evans has created a Facebook campaign in an effort to reunite the dogs, which has 10,000 online detectives trying to work out where Hansum has gone. Ms Evans, 43, told Wales News Service: “We were out walking Harry, Hansum and me. I let the dogs off the lead. Harry came back but Hansum did not. “I knew something was wrong because Harry and Hansum were brothers from the same
litter, totally devoted to each other. “I looked everywhere but there was no sign of Hansum. Harry now pines for him, waiting by the gate to see if he’ll come back. But day after day he doesn’t.” Ms Evans fears Hansum might have been stolen near their home. The Find Hansum Facebook page has thousands of followers, shares and likes and there is even a reward for anyone who can return Hansum. She added: “I’d love it if somebody who hears about Hansum could let me know where he is. “In my heart I believe he’s alive and I just hope he’s being treated well. It’s possible he’s been stolen or maybe taken in by someone who doesn’t know he’s being missed.”
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FORMER government minister Dr Bernard Linares has died in the UK following a long illness. The 80-year-old was with the government from 1996 and served three terms, with portfolios including Education, Health, Culture and Civic Affairs. He established the Citizens’ Advice Bureau and was also on the committee for drawing up the 2006 Constitution.
GIBRALTAR’S Attorney General, Ricky Rhoda QC, has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s New Year’s honours. An MBE was awarded to former Clerk to the Parliament, Melvyn Farrell, and three Gibraltar Awards went to John Radford Snr, Margaret Seed and Susan Walters, who were all honoured for their work in the community.
Series of talks GIB TALKS - based on the popular TED series of lectures - will be held on January 24 at the John Mackintosh Hall. They will feature presentations by 19 speakers including Fabian Picardo, Daniel Feetham, Dominique Searle, Mary Chiappe and Allen Bula. Presented by Gibraltar Cultural Services and Julian Felice, tickets are £5 from the Fine Arts Gallery and the John Mackintosh Hall.
Picardo highlights problems of the UK leaving EU
Gibraltar house wins prestigious property award A LUXURIOUS Gibraltar property has beaten off international competition to be crowned the world’s ‘Best International Property Single Unit’ at the International Property Awards. The £10.9 million (€13.9 million) house New Aloes - can now claim to be the best home in the world following the win. The luxurious 21st century house is built on the former site of a Ministry of Defence building and breathtaking views of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Rif Mountains in Morocco. The Awards are in their 21st year and claim to be the largest, richest and most prestigious property competition in the world. This season in excess of 2,000 companies from 103 different countries took part, making the financial value of the competing projects astronomical with their total worth estimated at around £20 billion (€25.5 billion).
should we be outside the EU as we are able to thrive today,” he said. “We can tell business from third countries to come to Gibraltar to access the EU and create jobs here, much as you might see is the case in the UK, where a Japanese car company might access the EU through a production facility that creates jobs in the EU.” He mentioned the border dispute with Spain and the issue of people queuing for hours to get in and out of Gibraltar. “You saw that Prime Minister David Cameron was able to call up the president of the
commission, Mr Barroso, at the time when we had issues with crossing our frontier into Spain,” said Picardo. “The European Commission has acted to require Spain to change its attitude to the freedom of movement of European citizens coming to and from that border. Imagine if we were not members of the EU - we would then not be able to force Spain’s hand in any way.” The first minister’s comments come as 7,000 Gibraltarians signed a petition urging the Queen to make an official visit to the Rock.
Additional screening for babies AS from this week, babies will be screened for additional medical conditions following a pilot study run in the UK. Additional screening will be applied in Gibraltar at the same time as the UK, given that the Gibraltar Health Authority’s (GHA) Department of Pathology has been involved in the study since 2012. The study was run by Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust for the testing of heel prick samples, taken from all babies between five and eight-days-old, for certain extra genetic conditions in addition to those already checked. The extra conditions which will now be also tested are for maple
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FIRST MINISTER Fabian Picardo has told the BBC that Gibraltar would not thrive if the UK leaves the European Union (EU). He has warned that any potential exit from the EU by the UK would undermine Gibraltar’s ability to stand up to Spain and to excel economically. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Picardo said the matter was an ‘existential matter’ for Gibraltar in economic terms. “Of course Gibraltar would always be able to survive but I don’t think Gibraltar would be able to thrive economically
NEW TESTS: Heel prick samples to be carried out to check for certain genetic conditions. syrup urine disease, homocystinuria, glutaric acidaemia type 1 and isovaleric acidaemia. These are all inherited conditions where babies have problems breaking down amino acids, the ‘building blocks’ of proteins. The GHA has stressed that these are rare conditions and that Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust found only 20 confirmed cases of the four extra conditions among the 700,000 babies that were tested.
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BACK IN TIME: Classic vehicles will go for a spin.
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A CAVALCADE of classic cars will make its way along the roads of the Costa del Sol for 2015’s first car run of the Classic Car Club of Andalucia (CCCA). On Saturday, January 10, onlookers might be forgiven for thinking they have travelled back in time as the club’s members take their classic vehicles out for a spin from Benalmadena Puerto to Juanar near Ojen. The group will lunch in the Restaurant Refugio de Juanar, a former hunter’s lodge for Spanish royalty and retreat of General Charles de Gaulle. The group are also planning a three-day tour at the end of the month. For more information about the classic car event, visit www.cccandalucia.com.
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SANDY: Stolen from home.
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THE owners of Sandy, a six-year-old Sharpei who lives in the Vera Cruz area of Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena, are desperately appealing for her return. Their home was broken into twice over the Christmas period and Sandy was stolen along with other items. Sandy is brown/red in colour and is chipped, and anyone with information of her whereabouts can call 651 513 714.
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THERE are several important aspects to planting strategies whether planning a new garden or improving an existing one. Firstly what is your vision and mission of your final garden? Simple or complex? Colourful in all seasons or during your few weeks of residence? Able to be self-developed and maintained or needing one or more gardeners? Flattened landscape or preserving existing slopes and terrace walls? Thick high hedges or open vistas? Plenty of shade or none? Bare walls or covered with climbers? Secondly what range of plants do you wish to consider and what drought/frost risk profile do you want? When compiling the descriptive plant tables for the book ‘Your Garden in Spain,’ we drove over a couple of months most of the coastline from Cataluña to Gibraltar after the heavy frosts of March 2004 and 2005 to check which plants had been most damaged and which showed little damage in early spring. We had some amazing experiences including finding many dead palms and even dead olive trees an hour from the coast where howling, freezing gales had produced leaf air frost temperatures to as
low as minus 40 degrees. This year was an exceptionally dry year for most and enabled many gardeners to review their drought risk profiles. If you did not think about this in detail you might find the booklet ‘How to use less water in your garden A practical guide to waterwise Mediterranean style gardening worldwide’ of benefit. Spring colours One thing that appeals to many newcomers is to combine the range of colours and leaf forms possible with a mix of subtropical bougainvilleas, evergreen edging plants and spring annuals. A display that achieves height, depth and total ground cover. Blending sculptures Some special effects and interesting internal vistas
can be created by making full use of the sculptural potential of plants. Brightening upshade Dark corners under trees don’t have to be dead as the succulent orchid cactus demonstrates. Each flower only lasts a day, but a mature plant can have a succession of amazing flowers that one can sit and watch. Autumn colour The second half of July and the month of August can be amongst the least colourful months in the garden, but once temperatures cool a little and the first autumn rains come, a range of salvias can give exceptional colour. Hope these illustrations stimulate creative ideas for your own garden. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com January 2015
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Faux-pas at the wheel: PATROLLING the Costa del Sol this year National Police noticed a van repeatedly swerving across the road. The van nearly hit a number of vehicles and police intervened when the driver parked at a Fuengirola shopping centre. Upon searching the vehicle they found 174 kilos of marihuana. Airport blunders: Few places are harder to fool security forces than at airports. Yet this didn’t stop a Senegalese man who was arrested at Malaga airport for buying a ticket using somebody else’s passport. In January, a Chinese person also ended up in handcuffs after trying to board a plane with false identity documents. Audit escape: In January, the manager of a private health clinic in Malaga City centre reported the theft of the clinic’s cash-box to police. About €38,000 disappeared, although the establishment had security cameras and an alarm system. Investigators discovered that the crime reportedly happened on the day an internal audit was due at the clinic. The manager had reported a similar situation previously in Zaragoza. Fleeced Don Juan: Although we’re concentrating on silly criminals, we also have to mention one of the silliest victims of the year. A 51-year-old French man in Marbella thought he was all set for a naughty threesome with two ladies, when he found himself in a strange flat where the women demanded his credit card. He paid happily for the ‘service,’ but had not consented to another seven transactions carried out by two other people - one of whom was in their 80’s - totalling €3,100. He allegedly had passed out from drugs he was forced to consume. Sex and marihuana: One of the top cases happened in February. Local policemen surprised a man on the Azucarera-Intelhorce road near Malaga City trying to obtain the services of a prostitute. While asking the man to move on, the officers spotted a badly hidden bag of marihuana, a further search revealed almost three more kilos of
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Police work is full of stories worth remembering, and attention to detail is important to would-be criminals if they want to avoid sleeping in the cells. Here we take a look back at the most noteworthy slip-ups and ridiculous cases from police files - cases that saw criminals doing the work for the police themselves, involving some of Spain’s dumbest criminals. With the utmost respect to those involved, here is a round-up of 2014’s crime dummies.
AVOCADOS and TRAFFIC FINES: Just two of the strange crimes that were recorded in 2014. the drug inside the car. Hot and flustered: Marihuana production also saw two flatmates sharing a cell. Faulty electrical heaters used to dry the drugs caused a fire in the flat and when police arrived they discovered 18 kilos of marihuana and more than €2,400 in cash. Good manners: Two youths caught trying to steal 150 kilos of avocados could be accused of being inept at stealing, but not of bad manners. The youths were spotted pulling the fruit from trees by the owner of the land. They left, but not without stopping to wish the man a good evening. They were arrested soon after for attempted theft. Indiscrete ex-employee: National anti-theft police in
Antequera couldn’t believe their eyes back in April when they found a man wearing a face mask and waving a wooden stick behind a petrol station. They determined he was probably waiting for someone to come out and attack. Once disarmed and arrested, the policemen discovered that the man was an ex-employee of the station and was waiting for the security man to come out with the days takings. Invisible theft: Also in April, a man reported having been the victim of a robbery at Malaga airport. He said a tablet and his identity documents were grabbed, and described the robber as a man in his early 20’s wearing a red hooded sweater and riding a motorbike.
During the investigation, the victim avoided going to the police station, telling police he was on holiday in America. Then one day he claimed that somebody had left the tablet outside his front door. Police investigators proved that the theft never happened and the report was false. Fine friends: In October, a couple thought up a way to avoid paying their collection of traffic fines, totalling almost €900. When the fines on both their vehicles arrived in the post, they blamed someone else whose documents they had - they had been given copies to help their acquaintance find work. Driving test: Last October a 53-year-old man arrived at the traffic authority headquarters in Malaga to take a driving test with somebody else’s ID. The man was arrested for faking his identity after his information was checked on police databases. Weapons cache: In May, policemen arrested a man for holding illegal weapons. He was hiding two guns, ammunition and a bow and arrow at work in Malaga City. Although he held no licences for the weapons, the man declared that he kept them at work because he had no space at home. The man had previously been arrested in 2011 in Alhaurin de la Torre for carrying weapons in his car.
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Office sales hit a record high INVESTMENT in Spanish office space hit an all-time high in 2014 with over €2 billion being invested, three times higher than the figure for 2013. According to experts, this is a “positive sign for the overall Spanish property market.” Foreign investors accounted for nearly two-thirds of the investment, according to figures from JLL, a property consultancy. “In terms of deals, the largest purchase of office property was a portfolio of buildings belonging to the Catalan regional government sold to Zurich Insurance for €201 million,” said Mark Stucklin of the Spanish Property Insight website. “The next biggest deal was the acquisition of the Agbar Tower in Barcelona by Emin Capital for €150 million, and of IBM’s headquarters in Madrid for €130 million.” Foreign investors were dominant in the commercial real estate market - a market that includes shopping centres and store premises reaching 68 per cent of the total €2.7 billion spent of these assets during the year. “Optimism and deals in the commercial and office
market bode well for the Spanish economy, and could in due course have a positive impact on the residential market,” said Stucklin.
ANDALUCIA registered the highest number of home mortgages during October 2014. A total of 3,329 new mortgages were registered in the region for the month, contributing to the overall national 18 per cent rise in the number of mortgages, year-on-year. October was the fifth consecutive month to register increases in Spain. According to the data from the National Statistics Institute, a total of 17,687 new mortgages for the purchase of homes were signed in Spain in October. The total capital loaned for the constitution of these home mortgages was €1.7 billion, which is nearly 15 per cent more than the previous year, while month-onmonth (October over September) this figure registered a decline of 15.2 per cent. The average home mortgage is
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MORTGAGES: Spain registering significant increases. €99,866 and El Pais has reported that the total number of mortgages constituted in October grew by 9.4 per cent year-on-year. A total of 25,937 mortgages were on urban properties, representing an increase
of 9.1 per cent over October 2013. Mortgages on rural properties also rose. The regions which saw the biggest increases were Andalucia (3,329), Madrid (2,942) and Catalonia (2,694).
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Urban land deals on the rise in Q3 URBAN land transactions in Spain increased by 21 per cent during the third quarter of 2014, with the average price of land per square metre falling in the same period. A total of 4,293 urban land transactions took place between July and September, representing an increase of 13.2 per cent over the previous quarter and a fifth increase over the same period last year. The Balearic Islands is one of the municipalities that registered the highest average price per square metre at €412.8. In smaller municipalities (less than
1,000 inhabitants), a total of 422 transactions were carried out, an increase of 13.6 per cent on the same quarter of 2013. Municipalities with inhabitants between 1,000 and 5,000 saw 867 sales, up 11.6 per cent, and in areas with a population of between 10,000 and 50,000 people, transactions were up 29.6 per cent. Areas with more than 50,000 inhabitants registered 1,008 sales, up 66.6 per cent. The surface area of the land transactions carried out in the third quarter of 2014 reached 5.3 million square metres, with a value of €667.6 million.
Second-hand Spanish homes falling in price THE price of resale homes in Spain fell by 5 per cent in 2014, with the market in some areas near to bottoming out. The latest house price index published by property portal idealista. com shows that the price of second-hand housing in Spain now stands at €,1594 per square metre, on average, which is 5 per cent lower than 2013. It is suggested that the data shows a market “divided in two,” according to Fernando Encinar, head of research at idealista.com. He said prices had already bottomed out or were close to doing so in some areas such as those with high tourism and big cities. In these types of area, investors are looking for profitability through the rental of
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Encinar said he believes investors will account for most of the transactions over the next year, taking advantage of the ‘timid’ access to financing expected in the coming months, while private individuals with little savings would remain without access to buying a home in 2015.
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JIM’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS. bathrooms / kitchen reforms, repairs, plumbing, carpentry, painting, tiling, maintenance. Give us a call no job too small. 692 207 799 / 645 559 423 (226431)
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)
ACCOUNTANTS BILINGUAL Spanish/English Accountant/Bookkeeping for small companies tax and/or personal acounts. Tax Returns (IRPF, IVA) and IBI submissions and self-employed tax returns. Call 616 182 467 or idpg2011@hot mail.com (234634)
ACTING CALL for local actors. Teatro Candilejas in Marbella urgently needs a large number of people for a series of productions in early 2015. Email sherrymi das@yahoo.co.uk or phone 665 076 949 (230750)
AIR CONDITIONING AIRFLOW Air conditioning for cooling and heating units. Professional, fully guaranteed installations. Tel: 952 443 222 (201660) AIR CONDITIONING heating installation, servicing, repairs and regassing, 24/7. Prompt reliable service 620 020 232, 951 165 090 (230370) AIR CONDITIONING repairs and servicing. Airflow. 952 443 222 (225701) 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 240 euros. For other energy-saving products, visit www.coolandcosy.es. Tel 952 935 513 (229079) AIR CONDITIONING INSURANCE. Including maintenance, materials and labour. For details and cover visit www.acprotect.es. Tel 958 146 229 / 647 160 607 (226394)
CONCRETE - OZBUILD, Specialist imprinted concrete. Reseals, repairs, brickwork, tiling, plastering, screeding. 11 years in Spain. Competitive prices, quality finish. 952 426 074 / 606 745 920 / www.ozbuild spain.com (226398)
EL TALLER DE MENIA SC: we restore furniture, antiques, works of art. Free quotes, www.meniarestauracion.com 610 830 740 (229955)
GENERAL BUILDER. Tiling, plastering, painting, electrician, plumber, carpentry. Reasonable prices. 952 662 745 / 635 913 885 (References available) (226283)
ARCHITECTS PROJECTS, constructions, new buildings, extensions, reforms, licences, legalisations, interior design. 680 700 430 (225681)
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ACE OF SHADES - All colours available. Urbanisations catered for, electric and manual operation, also recover service available, largest selection of colours and designs on the coast. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.es (101730)
SWIFT MULTISERVICES. All aspects of building works undertaken with over 30 years’ experience. Professional, trustworthy & reliable. Call 674 845 852 (229932)
DAMP PROOFING DR DAMP leaking roofs, damp walls, all mould cured. All work guaranteed. Call 689 515 558 (215594)
BATH REPAIRS BATHOLOGIST. Specialist in repairing chipped baths or refurbishing old/worn baths. No mess or disruption. 678 808 837 (229862)
HANDYMAN ALL building works estimated, all trades undertaken. Retired professional. 676 143 789 / 602 669 240 (234281)
BLINDS ACE OF SHADES - Vertical, Venetian, Roman, Roller, Wooden blinds, various colours available, also black-out blinds. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.es (101730)
SOLAR BLINDS SOLAR BLINDS ES Ideal for large glazed areas to reflect heat / glare and stop furniture fading and still keep the view. SAVE HEAT IN THE WINTER TOO improve your living environment. Solarblinds.es@gmail.com Tel Ian 958 496 571 / 644 546 176 (229867)
BOATS PUERTO BANUS - Moorings for rent. 8, 12 & 15 metres. 662 379 483 (226296) PUERTO BANUS - Moorings wanted to buy. 00324 7381 5789 (226296)
PAINTING, plumbing, plastering, electrics, chain link fencing, general builders. 625 200 205 (234302)
PLASTERING BOUNCY CASTLES www.costabouncingcastles.com 3m x 3m to 21m x 3m wide. Prices from 80€ + 20% discount quote EWN. Look at web for more info. 620 005 360 (228720)
BUILDING SERVICES PH BUILDERS. Full or Part Reforms. Bathrooms, kitchens, plumbing, tiling, electrics. Tel 600 204 433 / 952 565 168 (234565) SWINGLES CASAS SL. For all your building needs. Visit www.swinglescasas. com for more details or call 952 428 067 / 666 960 262 (224893)
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PLASTERING, rendering, dry lining, coving, suspended ceilings. Fitted kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. All work guaranteed. 689 515 558 (215594) PLASTERING, all aspects covered, skimming, rendering, screeding, covering, tiling, Dean 691 044 287 (229992)
LOOK! “21 Years, 24 Countries & Still Growing” Expanding in your area of Spain & UK Are you Self Motivated? Would you like to be part of it? Get paid every time people pay their bills! Interested?…Call 952 493 486. (225600)
BUY & SELL CD and DVD collections large or small. TC will buy them all. Telephone 652 072 600 (230538) SUPERPOOL EST. 1985. Pool tables, boxing and mini-vending machines on profit share, also new/second hand domestic tables and accessories. Tel 629 530 233 - www.superpool spain.com (225746) SECOND hand shop buy & sell. Tim’s established 1992. Atalaya (San Pedro). New opening hours. Monday-Friday 10.30am7.00pm. Saturday 10.30am2.00pm. 666 903 499 (228642) DECLUTTER, cash paid for small/medium furniture, antiques, furs, brass, copper and other ornaments. Tel: Howard 608 121 817 (225749) ROLEX, OMEGA, JAEGER, BLANCPAIN, BREITLING, PANERAI, HEUER, ETC WANTED. WILL TRAVEL. 606 168 382 WWW.PLRWATCHES.COM (228646) TOP quality laminate flooring 50 m2 available never used, original cost 20€ per m2. Must go ASAP 7.50€ m2 Torrenueva, Mijas Costa 952 493 384 / 672 364 455 (228709) HOUSE CLEARANCE, anything considered. Top rates paid. Mick 611 205 750 (225535)
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CAR HIRE CAR HIRE long & short term, no extras www.acecarhire.co. Tel 634 029 878 (225722) LONG term car hire from 249 euros per month - 952 564 912 - info@bluebearcarhire.com (230362)
CARPENTRY CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Available for all types of property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens and bathrooms renovated etc, 30 years experience, very reliable. Tel: 952 441 955 / 677 087 575 (224853) IRISH CARPENTER, doors, decking, floors, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms. General property maintenance. Established 2002. Tel 952 196 457 or 696 064 019 www.completecarpentry.com (221146)
CHIMNEY SERVICES CHIMNEY SWEEP. Clean reliable professional. All types, special price for more than 1. Chris 608 337 497 (226437) T1 APEX CHIMNEY SERVICES, professional chimney sweeping and smoke testing. NACS Qualified. Clean and efficient Tel: Bob 696 320 202 (230701)
CHURCH SERVICES BENALMADENA Elim Family Fellowship. Sundays 11am. Elim familyfellowship.com or call 951 912 525 or 952 446 627 (0)
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MUSIC VIOLIN and piano lessons. ABRSM exam preparation. Marbella 649 989 692 (228519)
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BUSINESS OPP. BUSINESS FOR SALE. Own domestic production of popular liquid. Webshop and 3 physical shops. Good earnings potential. Easy to run. Very large & loyal customer base. 619 717 310 (230530) BUYING or Selling a Business? Contact Spain’s leading Business Broker, ‘Business Broker Spain.’ Free consultation and Assessment. Tel: 617 062 421 (229626)
OVEN CLEANING, domestic, commercial, complete fittings, let professional do hard, dirty work, from 35€. 632 569 282 oven cleaningcostadelsol.com (223165)
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UPHOLSTERY and steam cleaning sofas, carpets etc… JA Cleaning Services 626 357 955 (200771)
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FENCING SERVICES CHAIN LINK FENCE erectors, general builders, all types of welding fabrication. Tel: 655 218 466 (229232)
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COMMUNITY CALLING ALL LADIES ON THE COAST THAT CAN KNIT!!! If you’re at a loose end, join our charity knitting meets at Didi Bar in the centre of Arroyo. Monday to Friday from 2pm until 4.30pm. Text: 0044 7890 454 881 (234294)
COMPUTERS LAPTOP HELP LINE. Notebooks, netbooks and tablets repaired, software updates, Internet and email problems solved. Refurbished laptops for sale. Web page designed and maintained. 952 564 274 / 677 702 501 (220138) COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED. Error messages fixed, viruses removed. Repairs and upgrades available. Laptops in English. Kindle, iPad & Android help. One-to-one training. Also, low cost, reliable internet TV solutions, even for slow connections. Experienced, reliable service. Paul 630 652 338 / 952 493 859 (225715) COMPUTER help. Patient teacher. PC sales, set up, repairs, problem solving, internet TV boxes. Kindle, ipads, internet, email. 30 years experience. 19 years on the coast. Friendly and reliable. Dave 952 664 713 (234446) PC DOCTOR. PCs and Laptops in your language. We come to you, wherever you are. For home and office support. Call 952 591 071 (230349)
CURTAINS CURTAINS, BLINDS, UPHOLSTERY, a complete service. www.marbellacurtainde sign.com. Mary 675 813 348 (225720)
DATING WANT A SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP? Unicis Dating Agency’s European network offers you a personalised matching service. With over 40 years of experience, we can find your perfect match. 951 334 730 www.unicis.es (228590)
DETECTIVES PRIVATE Detective, free preliminary meeting, full confidentiality. English spoken 632 515 570 (229200) www.euroweeklynews.com
ENERGY CERTIFICATES MY ENERGY CERTIFICATES. Now legally required for ALL properties for sale or rent. Call +34 627 805 581 / info@myen ergycertificate.com (234262)
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST,RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (229862)
WAREHOUSE 500 square metres for sale or rent, El Pinillo, Torremolinos. 10 minutes from airport. 649 804 167 (230494)
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DOG TRAINING METS dog training club, Fuengirola. Glyn 605 121 831 / Jeff 692 832 250 (234450)
DOMESTIC APP REPAIRS DOMESTIC Appliance repairs washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497 (228695)
DRAINAGE DRAINS: Our fully equipped vehicles are ready to deal with any problem, water jetting, water leak detection, CCTV, roots removal, relining and more. Discounts for urbanisations. Now incorporating solar hot water, salt pool systems, central heating & general plumbing. Pipetek. 674 632 344 / 617 198 888 / 952 897 516 (223198) T1 CLEARFLOW DRAIN SERVICES. All drain problems solved. More than 25 years on the coast. Leak detection, leak and repair. Clearflow Group. Telephone 952 885 661 or 630 200 600 (231460) BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (224404)
DRIVING LESSONS DRIVER’S LICENCE in English. Discount with this advert. Autoescuela Urbano, Calle Maestro, Angeles Aspiazu, Fuengirola. Also in Mijas Pueblo. 687 070 256 (228503)
ELECTRICIANS BS ELECTRICAL, Boletins, Rewires, Fault Finding, Endesa helpline, 33 years experience. Sean 952 961 108 / 669 070 011 / www.bse lectrical.eu (222640)
FINANCIAL CLUB INCREASE YOUR INCOME. We can show you how to get over 50% profit on your money by joining our Financial Group or starting your own Investment Club. For FREE help and more information email: ferrari.fnl@hotmail.com or tel: 696 322 056 (230738)
FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE .WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 MARBLE FLOORS polished. Fast service. Reliable, family run. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. Wooden floors treated. No job too small. Family run. Cleansol 10am - 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)
FURNITURE OF THE WORLD. Shop specialising in unique furniture & antiques. Coin (opposite Mercadona). 952 450 156 / 690 882 898 (222071)
GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@gar den-professionals.com (228697)
MARBLE FLOOR polishing, stone repairs, terracotta terraces, chemically cleaned and sealed. High quality, fast and efficient service, free quotations and appraisals. Call 672 531 662 (230341)
FLOORING JUST FLOORS. Ceramics, wood/laminate, decking, patios & more. Supply & fit or fitting only service. 663 131 593 (224342)
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ARBOLISTA Tree surgery, No. 1 for trees and palms, on the Costa since 1998. 600 260 534 952 117 486 Kit Hogg C.G.Arb www.spaintree.com (229875)
TREE SURGEONS. No tree too tall, removal of dead palm trees and limbs, eco gardening, mulch and manure, fertilizer, palm pruning. 686 948 552 / 631 181 971. Facebook: Andres Jardinero Malaga (230359)
GATES
GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931
HAIRDRESSERS
EXPRESS Metalwork Services. Gates, grilles, rails and scissor gates. 952 590 748, 617 065 636. www.express-steel.com Facebook Express Metalwork (234423)
MAN with small van for all your needs, English/Spanish speaking translations, waiting in offices for you etc, based in Marbella (all the coast) 678 817 145 (224391) ALMOST ANYTHING, Tiling plumbing & painting. Based in Elviria. Speak to Gareth. 690 841 188 (224338) www.euroweeklynews.com
MALE TO MALE PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE. Therapeutic and relaxing. Private studio. Cabopino. 620 986 080 (228610) NUEVA ANDALUCIA Therapeutic specific massages, or full professional body massage, for ladies or gentlemen in private apartment. Out calls also available. Tel. 656 350 401 (234601)
HOLIDAY LETS FREE LISTINGS for Holiday Rental Villas www.holidayfoot prints.com (221428)
HOUSE CLEARANCES HEALTH & BEAUTY
FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, cash waiting, reliable service. 678 808 837 (229862) WANTED all furniture and quality household items. Cash paid, same day collection. Best prices, please call 693 028 325 (229862) CASH paid for your unwanted house or garage items. Please call 600 041 434 (225602)
HOT TUBS / SPAS SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 608 977 260 www.masajessayan.es (225679)
ZAKS Hair, Nail & Beauty Studio, Urb. Playamarina / www.zaks.com.es. Tel 952 666 436 / 609 508 809 (234512) ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641 (229069)
MASSAGE
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS MASSAGE, 14 years experience. 1 hour €40, 1.5 hours €55, Elviria. Wendy 952 852 330 or 634 310 821. Mobile service +€10 (229641)
SKIN Specialist. NHS registered. Treats all kinds of skin problems. Consultation 70 euros. Dr Eva, Fuengirola/Marbella. 664 747 267 / www.der madelsol.com (228514)
GENERAL SERVICES
MAN 56, friendship with English speaking woman of similar age, like minded, sincere, good person. 619 805 714 (234295)
GLASS CURTAINS
GARDEN and pool maintenance. 9 euros per hour, monthly maintenance from 120 euros. References available. RICARDO 637 160 129 (225669)
REJAS, railings, gates, scissor rejas supplied and fitted, repairs, call Danny 633 211 088 (234298)
FRIENDSHIP
SERVICES ABROAD: Buying/selling cars, apartments, boats, furniture including renovations. 634 362 043 (234726)
GARDENER for private homes, communities, tree pruning, pool maintenance, garden design. Specialist in water systems. Tel: 666 953 892 www.jardin-gar den.es (220302)
TONY’S MARBLE RESTORATION SERVICE. Marble and terrazo floors, professionally refurbished, quotations without obligation. +34 620 726 875
ELECTRICIAN 16th Edition BS7671 qualified, 26 years experience. Rewires, extra sockets, lights, fault finding etc. Contact electrician. in.spain@gmail.com. Call Ian 650 151 569 (230678) JIB Graded Electrician. Homeintelligence, network-engineering etc. Loves a challenge! 602 494 347 (229025)
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SHIATSU Treatments. All types of pain relief. 605 364 496 (223715)
BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX AND FILLERS - From €95. Covers the Costa del Sol and inland. 609 347 086. www.beautifymemarbella.com (229705)
CHIROPRACTORS FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J. Shaegen, Specialised in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice. 652 291 224 www.bodywork.es (229729)
CHIROPODISTS www.chiropodistcostadelsol. com (223110)
DENTISTS NHS registered dentist in Fuengirola. Specialising in Zircon crowns, bridges etc. Free check up! www.nhclinicas.com 689 887 019 (225656)
HOT TUBS, new, used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. 691 973 131 / 952 793 398 (229841)
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HEALTH INSURANCE Competitive prices, English worded policies. Pay monthly or annually. All levels of cover. Premiums from €25 a month. Tel: 956 795 453 Abbeygate Insurance (68259)
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
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 952 561 245 or email serena@euroweeklynews.com for more details.
INTERPRETER INTERPRETER & TRANSLATOR. French, Spanish & English. 632 515 570 (229194)
LOANS HOLA CREDITO. Instant short term loans against your valuables. Quick, easy and always discreet. Tel 900 123 457 www.holacredito.com (229670) LOANS AVAILABLE on all types of paintings, jewellery, watches, silver etc. Any condition. Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques & Jewellers shops extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola. Mobile 609 529 633. Tel: 952 588 795 (SE) (201522)
24/7 LOCKSMITH ABBEYGATE INSURANCE If you are renewing your policy or looking for new cover. Call us, as we are the only Insurance Company in Spain to offer protection on your no claims bonus. Call 952 893 380 (68259) ABBEYGATE INSURANCE Make the right choice and join the thousands of expatriates who have. We provide a friendly personal service, for all your home, motor, health, travel or marine insurance. Call 952 893 380 (68259)
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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 (229854) T1 COSTALOCKS 24/7, LOCKSMITH/ HOME SECURITY, NEW KEYS, KEYED ALIKE, WINDOWS SECURED, SAFES OPENED / INSTALLED, FREE HOME SECURITY CHECK, CALL Debby or Bob 952 660 233 / 667 668 673 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED WWW.COSTALOCKS.COM
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ABBEYGATE INSURANCE Car insurance exclusive for expatriates, save up to 50%. Find out about our price pledge on UK plated cars. Home insurance from €50. Tel: 952 893 380 (68259) EU INSURANCE DIRECT Extra Special Offers. Up to €50 cash back for car and home insurance (conditions apply) for new customers. For all your Insurance Needs and the Best Price and Best Cover in English, call Wendy on 952 830 843 / 676 098 464 email info@euinsurancedirect.com www.euinsurancedirect.com (231459)
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MISCELLANEOUS WOODY´S LOS BOLICHES. Greeting Cards, mail to and from the UK. Worldwide courier and Passport renewals. All adverts taken forthe Euro Weekly Newsdisplay or classified. Open 9.002.00PM (Monday to Friday). Special hours apply August and Xmas. One street behind the Confortel, just off Plaza San Rafael, Los Boliches, on C/Poeta Salvador Rueda 93. Tel: 952 471 877
MOBILE HOMES WE BUY, Sell, Store, Remove all types of mobile homes. We pay CASH and cover all of Spain. More details call Suzi Caley 616 250 727 / 951 063 059 or email suzicaley@gmail.com (228718) WANT TO RELOCATE? We can transport your home and install on to a 12 month park from £4,995. Annual site fees from €3,000 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 BRAND NEW WILLERBY Siena 32m² home sited within a stylish gated community, 45 minutes from Malaga airport £19,995 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143) WILLERBY COTTAGE 28x10 sited in ‘La Serrana Hills’ of Pizarra, site open all year round, swimming pool, only £13,495. Want to view? Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143)
24/7 MOBILITY MOBILITY scooters, electric wheelchairs, wheelchairs, walking frames, etc, for sale and rent. Large selection of quality used scooters at competitive prices. In stock we have around forty scooters to choose from including Pride XL8, Rascal 388, Shoprider Sovereign, Pride go go, Rascal veo X, Neo 4 and 8, Sterling pearl, Rascal Taxi, Sterling Diamond, 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. Large scooters from 1,000 euros. Medium scooters from 600 euros and small boot scooters from 400 euros. Rentals from 55 euros weekly. New mobility scooter batteries supplied and fitted. Mobility scooters bought for cash. This month’s special offer Rio 4 new batteries 595 euros. Email info@mobilityscooters directspain.com/ www.mo bilityscootersdirectspain.com . Tel 609 581 139 (230368)
THE MOBILITY WIZARD. The only company in southern Spain that specialises in repairing and maintaining mobility scooters, power chairs and mobility products. Authorised repair agents for most European manufacturers. Most repairs carried out at your place of residence, batteries analysed and replaced if needed, tyres supplied and fitted. Has your mobility scooter been serviced lately? Full service and inspection at your home for just €60. Large selection of mobility scooters available for sale and rent, no deposit required and free delivery. We also offer roadside assistance, we will come to your rescue if you’re unfortunate enough to have a breakdown or puncture, keep this number handy! Tel 633 127 901 / www.mobility-spain.com / info@mobility-spain.com (225510)
MOSQUITO SCREENS ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.es (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a high quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (229090)
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WANTED SPANISH PLATED CARS
INSTANT CASH SAMANTHA – GORDON
952 83 21 73 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com
BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP. Repair, service & ITV to all makes of cars, vans and 4 x 4s. Call Steve 951 914 025 or 605 407 369. Poligono Las Perales, Mijas Costa. britmechanicspain @gmail.com (234614)
FOR SALE HAPPY NEW CAR… Automatic Peugeot 307 XR. 1.6 2004 model, tiptronic, 5 door hatchback, beautiful electric blue, alloy wheels, only 86,000kms (approx 54,000 miles). Spanish plates, private, English golfing owner kept in outstanding condition. Climate control, PAS, ABS, CD player, electric windows, locking etc. Everything you want. Absolute bargain 4,995 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) Tel. 952 832 173 or 608 658 785. www.robertsoncars-spain.com (226426) HAPPY NEW CAR… Automatic BMW 330i 2001 model, genuine 65,000kms with service history, PAS, ABS, TSR, Spanish reg, but one careful expat owner, only used as holiday car and always garaged, has kept this BMW in spotless condition, silver with alloy wheels, grey cloth interior, you will not see another in this outstanding condition. All for only 5,995 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) Tel. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 see photo at www.robertsoncars-spain.com (234732) THINKING of buying a new car in the New Year??? Do not trade in your car, get the best price for it, call us. If you are an expat with a good quality, genuine mileage car, we will pay you more for it in cash than you will be offered at dealerships against any new car. Find out the real deal, ring Gordon or Samantha Robertson 952 832 173 or 608 658 785 or email us therobertsonclan@gmail.com 2006 BMW X3, 2ltr diesel, lhd Spanish plates, 120,000 miles with service history, sport model, black with black, only 8,995€ 672 550 037 (222389) 2007 RENAULT Traffic, 8 seater minibus, top of range with every extra, metallic black, alloys, side steps, must be seen 9,995€ 672 550 337 cdscars@mail.com (222389)
CAR SERVICES MECHANIC workshop & mobile. All work undertaken. ITVs done. Reasonable rates. Prompt, reliable services 24/7. 620 020 232, 951 165 090 (230370) 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: trans matic2005@yahoo.com. www.transmatic.es (231435)
2002 LANDROVER Freelander 2.5, petrol, auto, new ITV, new tyres, 5 door, top of range, with leather, alloys etc, 4,995€ 672 550 037 (222389) 2008 VW Caddy 4 Life, metallic blue, lots of extras, high mileage, 1 owner with full service history, 5,995€ 672 550 037 (222389) RIGHT Hand Drive on Spanish plates, Facelift model, Mercedes E280, elegance, diesel, in silver, in excellent condition throughout, fully loaded, auto, 8,995€ 672 550 037 (222389)
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2005 MERCEDES ML270 diesel, English rhd, taxed & MOT, excellent condition throughout, top model, 4,995€. 672 550 037 LEXUS LS400, 1992, Spanish plates, LHD, total luxury, in excellent condition throughout, with every extra, 2,495€. 672 550 037 (222389) CITROEN Berlingo van, white, 2008, 124,000kms, very clean, perfect mechanics, unmarked body work, 3,995€ 672 550 037 (222389) NISSAN 350 ZX, 6 speed, silver with black leather, only 18.000klms from with doc. history, one owner from new, pristine condition. 12,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (222389) AUDI A4 Cabrio 2006, 4 speed, climate control, red with black, only 120,000kms, very nice car, 6,995€. 672 550 037 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 (222367) JANUARY SALE PRICE CONVERTIBLE MG FT 1.6 Inj 2005 sunburst red black soft top black, special wheels, have great fun, WAS 4,995€, NOW 4,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (224391) JANUARY SALE PRICE SEAT Ibiza 1.4 Inj, 5 door, 2010, bought from Seat Fuengirola, low klm. Great Costa car with air conditioning and easy to park. Look at this low price, WAS 6,995€, NOW 6,695€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (222367) JANUARY SALE PRICE RANGE ROVER Sport (diesel) 3.6 TDV8 HSE, 2007 two owners from new and service history, metallic midnight blue/cream leather, be quick WAS 19,995€, NOW 19,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (224391) JANUARY SALE PRICE AUTOMATIC/diesel Opel Signum 2.2 Dti 5 door 2004. One private owner, full service history, metallic silver/tan leather, this car is immaculate. Elec/seats, parking sensors, front and back, fridge, climate control, and loads more, WAS 4,995€, NOW 4,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (224391) 4x4 AUTOMATIC Hyundai Tucson 2.7, 2005, one private owner, bought and full service history from Hyundai, only 120,000klm (75,000mls), alloy wheels/cruise control/privy glass/climate control/sunroof/full electric pack. Metallic graphite matching leather, yes the price is correct at only 5,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (224391)
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JANUARY SALE PRICE Fiat Punto Evo. 1.4 Emotion 2010, one private owner, only 33,000klm (20,000mls), service history, lots of extras (too many to list), nearly half the new price, WAS 7,995€, NOW 7,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (224391) JANUARY SALE PRICE AUTOMATIC Mini Cooper (special edition), 2007/8 full panoramic roof, only 34,000klm (22,000mls), British racing green/tan half leather trim, new ITV (MOT) and service, very scarce car WAS 9,995€, NOW 9,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (224391) BARGAIN: VW Beetle 1.6, one owner from new, full service history. Great condition, automatic with a/c and heated seats. 111,000km, 6,950 euros ONO. 609 628 001 (223669) BARGAIN: Mondeo Titanium X 2.0 TDCI diesel, black, December 2007, one owner, full service history. 68,000 km, excellent condition with extras incl built in Sat Nav, 10,950 euros ONO 609 628 001 (223668) DRIVE back to UK in my automatic Opel Omega Estate 1997. UK reg, lhd, great load carrier, 2 litre, MOT till November and tax, only want €400 or nearest offer. Phone 952 599 391 or 634 325 084 (228678) FIAT Panda 5 door, all extras, 2007, 120ks, ITV etc, immaculate, 2950 euros. Tel 634 029 878 (231469) RENAULT Scenic 2ltr auto, top range, 125ks, ITV etc, 4,250 euros. Tel 634 029 878
INSURANCE ABBEYGATE INSURANCE. No automatic annual increase on our Motor Insurance, renewal policies. Call 952 893 380 (68259) WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726)
MECHANICS MECHANIC workshop & mobile. All work undertaken. ITVs done. Reasonable rates. Prompt, reliable services 24/7. 620 020 232, 951 165 090
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MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (230677)
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BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP. Repair, service & ITV to all makes of cars, vans and 4 x 4s. Call Steve 951 914 025 or 605 407 369. Poligono Las Perales, Mijas Costa. britme chanicspain@gmail.com (217674)
WANTED I BUY ANY CAR. 602 533 508 mikewallsp@gmail.com (230329) CARS AND VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 693 028 325 (229862) WANTED. CARS & JEEPS & camper vans for cash. All makes, LHD, any condition. 693 357 000 (224394)
SAM, Simply the Best on the Coast, 35 years experience, 18 years Mijas. Forget the rest, have the best, you’re worth it! Call Sam 952 666 025 / 629 546 128 (215594) HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM. Painting/Interior design. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (229042)
CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (229862)
SUPERIOR decoration services. Interiors & exteriors, paper hanging, detailed work & paint finishes. Discounted wall coverings. Quality workmanship at highly competitive prices. Free quotations, check us out on www.timhammond.webs.com 952 455 551 / 695 875 118. Email: hammondluc1@yahoo .co.uk (229836)
CARS WANTED for cash. Please call Alan on 665 145 856 (234373)
RELIABLE painter, interior, exterior, custom jobs, reasonable prices. 602 642 473 (234288)
CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN AND UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (229862)
WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 693 028 325 (229862) CDS CARS established 12 years on the coast, we will buy your car stress free, with an instant cash decision, all paperwork taken care of with our on site gestoria, 30 cars in stock 672 550 037 / cdscars@mail.com / www.costacarsspain.com (222389)
PERGOLAS & DECKING PERGOLAS, Decking and Thatched Gazebos. Best quality and prices. Installations. For free quotation call 686 322 328 (224383)
PEST CONTROL
MUSIC DAVE C CLARKE, guitarist, vocalist, pianist, ex-Cunard. Specialising in popular Spanish guitar. Available solo or combo. Parties/weddings/class restaurants, dinner dances. Huge repertoire. Details 687 627 434 (225501)
NAUTICAL PUERTO BANUS, 8m mooring for rental. 630 614 252 (228645)
COCKROACHES, Wasps, Ants, Rats, Termites, Fleas, Bedbugs, Palm weevil, All Pest Problems. Call LOCAL PEST-PLAGUICOSTA, the British Company you can trust. Registered with Malaga Sanitary Department. Tel 952 449 591 or 684 217 181. Best price Guarantee, open 24/7 (230363) T1 COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. 23 years serving the coast. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (223163)
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YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully vaccinated and neutered, free of charge. 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 (93398)
CHARITIES 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 Marjorie 952 79 74 05 or 636 934 146 (93319) ACE CHARITY at El Refugio Kennels always needs volunteers to help with dog walking. It’s good exercise, a couple of hours any morning of the week. Foster and permanent homes also needed for our many inmates! Vivien 639 991 079 (93320) 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.sepeonline.net (93321) At SOS Animal Refuge we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are
having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sosanimals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317) ARCH - THE ANDALUCIAN RESCUE CENTRE FOR HORSES WELCOMES VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO THEIR STABLES ON SATURDAYS FROM 10 - 12 OR BY APPOINTMENT. COME AND HELP OUT, OR SPONSOR OR ADOPT ONE OF OUR HORSES, DONKEYS OR MULES. WE ALWAYS NEED HELP WITH FUND RAISING TO LOOK AFTER THE ABANDONED AND ABUSED ANIMALS. OUR AIM IS TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND REHOME. WE ARE A SMALL FRIENDLY TEAM - WHY NOT JOIN US. FIND US IN ALHAURIN EL GRANDE, BEHIND THE VENTA MIRALMONTE ON THE ROAD FROM ALHAURIN TO COIN, (A404), URB.VIÑA BORREGO, FOLLOW THE YELLOW SIGNS. CHARITY REGISTERED WITH THE JUNTA DE ANDALUCIA NO 8448. WWW.HORSERESCUESPAIN. ORG INFO@HORSERESCUES PAIN.ORG ARCHRESCUE@YA HOO.CO.UK TEL:- 635798219 OR 656935613 OR 620175828. NEW: ARCH CHARITY SHOP NOW OPEN IN ALHAURIN, NEXT TO MONEY CHANGE SHOP, AVENIDA GERALD BRENAN (93322)
CLASSIFIEDS PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcares pain.com. Find us on Facebook at Petcare Spain (220208) STEFANIE’S KENNELS AND CATTERY, Estepona. Fully licensed, Junta approved, est. 1986. Viewing welcomed 952 790 943 www.stefaniesken nels.com (231446) 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 (224322)
PET TRANSPORT
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www.poshpetsspain.com - Boutique Dog & Cat Hotel and much more … Facebook page: POSH PETS SPAIN. Tel: 952 597 035 (224385) LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. lagu nakennels@hotmail.com. Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983 (224847) STEFANIE’S KENNELS AND CATTERY, Estepona. Fully licensed, Junta approved, est. 1986. Viewing welcomed 952 790 943 www.stefaniesken nels.com (219547) CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY, superb licensed facilities, viewing welcome. Tel: 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-and-dogworld.com (223161)
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PET-COURIERS.COM – If you love your pet try us first – we are the best. Door to door service throughout Europe. Specialised vehicles – bespoke service. Full legal service including documentation if required. For further information call or email us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227. Email: info@pet-couriers.com or www.pet-couriers.com (206497) ACCOMPANY your pets to their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchauffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@petchauffeur.eu (230658) PET TRANSPORTATION by road. Fully DEFRA/OCA/TRACES compliant. Complete service by professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat-and-dogworld.com (226428)
CLASSIFIEDS THE DOG MOVER. Licensed transporters. Two handlers, so never alone. 680 781 699 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.thedogmover.com (220443)
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PLUMBER for all your plumbing. Water heaters, bathrooms, tiling. Benalmadena based, travel no problem. Construction work. Glen 669 073 773 PLUMBER: All aspects, gas/electric boilers. Kitchens, bathrooms, repairs & installations. Gary 669 615 334 / 952 576 296 (215706) CITY AND GUILDS, QUALIFIED PLUMBER. All areas covered. Adrian 677 063 272 (230261) 30 YEARS ON THE COAST. I cover all aspects of plumbing & general maintenance. Graham 607 923 486 (229042) PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (224404)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PRO VENT. Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Windows, Glass Curtains creatively designed and expertly fitted. Visit our showroom in La Cala or call 639 727 188 for a free quotation. From inspiration to installation www.joebayley.com (226432)
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BENATALAYA! Two Bedroom. Middle floor, West Facing. Only 249,000 Euros! 951 106 908 (229943)
PLOT FOR SALE - Los Flamingos, magnificent sea views 1414 m2. 629 907 476 (220346) WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM is always looking for realistically priced inland properties to sell to our interested buyers. Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (220102) EL SOTO DE MARBELLA luxury 3 bedroom duplex penthouse for sale on this superb development with it’s own golf course, gym, sauna, spa and tennis courts plus a very popular on site restaurant. Fantastic views and quality finish. Price only 260,000 Euros. Contact Paul 627 134 866 (229179) STUNNING Four Bedroom Villa with Pool. La Cerquilla. Only 1,495,000 Euros! 951 106 908 REDUCED! 2 Bedroom Modern Townhouse. Nueva Andalucia. ONLY 185,000 Euros! 951 106 908 ALHAURIN de la Torre, Urb. Pinos. Villa 2 floors, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 380m2 built, garage, pool, sauna, barbecue, plot 1,400m2. Fully legal. REDUCED to 395,000 euros. 678 371 313
GORGEOUS 6 bed, 6 bath, secluded villa retreat, 5,000m2 plot, €375,000, 80% finance. Cartama. 699 199 805 (230503) LOS BOLICHES studio. 100 metres from beach. Fully fitted, new wall beds, pool/parking. €110,000. 655 774 112. English/Spanish. No agents (234291) MIJAS: Perfect location only 4km from Fuengirola. Direct from the owner. A beautiful villa on 2 levels. Can accommodate two families. Building 528m2. Spacious Living/Dining room, marble floors, A/C, 2 large terraces, internet, fantastic sea and mountain views. Beautiful garden, double garage, with long driveway and dual access. Private pool in 4,500m2 of fenced land. Reduced 925,000 euros to 650,000 euros. Must be seen. Photos available, please phone 659 433 337 (223746)
STORAGE available in Coin (La Trocha). From €0.70 per cubic metre per week + IVA. New secure/watertight shipping containers, drive right up to your unit. Contact tel 603 243 654 / www.hoskinstorage.co.uk (230500)
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CAR TRANSPORTER, call for excellent rates. Fully insured, professional service. 951 319 320 / email move@freinternational.com / www.car-transportspain.com (215605)
PROPERTY WANTED PUMPS/WELLS WATERWELLS. Waterwell drilling, well pumps, irrigation, pump tests, pressure pumps. Waterwells.org/Sondein SL. Established on the coast since 1995. Web page www.wellsin spain.com. Enquiries info@wellsinspain.com 629 978 801 / fax 952 793 250 (229080)
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JDS EURO TRANSPORT. Email: jdstransport@outlook.com / 0034 637 066 114 / 0044 7884 908929 (224382) HIGH top van going from Spain to UK and return. Good rates. Reliable service. Call Graham 620 353 594 for details. vgcasa color@gmail.com (228531) MOVING BACK TO UK? Removal vehicle departing weekly throughout the year. Excellent, professional service & great rates. Ring (0034) 665 089 244 or (0044) 01922 682 667 & see www.elite-european.com (93139) INTERNATIONAL and European Removals. Expert removals worldwide. www. universalremovals.com Tel: 951 247 834 (229718)
PROPERTY TO LET EL ROSARIO (MARBELLA). Beautiful detached villa, 2 double bedrooms, 120m2 build, air con, garden, parking. €950/month. Long & short lets 661 626 281 (229021)
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PROFESSIONAL LOCAL REMOVALS AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 1/2 DAY FROM €90. FULL DAY FROM €175. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FORTNIGHTLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE TO UK AND EUROPE (INCL SCOTLAND). WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 / EMAIL garymoveit@yahoo .co.uk (226396)
WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (220102)
PLUMBING PLUMBER: Water heaters repaired, replaced same day. Full bathroom and kitchen reforms, previous work can be seen. References available. Mark Allan - 608 454 778 / 952 937 244 (215702)
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NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL EUROPA SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (230336) USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (230336) STORAGE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (230336) LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (230336)
UK - SPAIN - Anywhere Europe! Masses of experience. New clean vehicles. Insured with Royal Sun Alliance. Genuinely CARING service. FULL and / Part moves. ONLINE QUOTES!! www.bmceuropean.com Tel: UK 08456 443 784 / ES 634 344 787 FIND US ON FACEBOOK! (207584) MOVING MATTERS SL – removals and storage. Local or to and from the UK/Ireland/Portugal and across Europe. Over 16 years experience. For free quotation Tel 951 311 118. www.movingmatters.eu (234590)
MAN AND VAN VAN AND MAN. Removals, clearances. Experienced and 100% reliable. €20 per hr. Paul 622 793 989 (220139) MANVAN REMOVALS €20 / hour, 3 vans available. House clearances. Storage from €10 / week. Tel David 696 810 618 (208088)
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2 MEN, Van €30 hour. Always on time 651 081 610 (225616) LARGE Luton Van and Man. 20€ per hour. Kevin 628 993 995 (234439) THE VAN MAN. Cheap and cheerful. €20 per hour. 677 251 025 (230382) MAN & VAN. 100% reliable. 637 066 114 / 695 060 154 (224382) MAN & VAN 25€ ph. All areas 620 005 360 (228720)
STORAGE STORAGE in the Marbella area, long and short term, excellent rates 952 816 582 move@frein ternational.com (201301) REMOVAL BOXES Large, med, wardrobe, bubble wrap, tape, collect or delivered. Local and international removals also undertaken. 952 239 110 / 632 702 306 (44093) FIRST MONTH €1. Packing materials. Self storage Marbella. 952 811 311 (229188) EXCELLENT storage rates available short and long term, call 952 816 582 or email move@freinternational.com (224878)
ROLLER SHUTTERS ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service. Make your home more secure! Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.es (101730)
SECURITY WIRELESS, Neat, Photo, Video, 24hr security links. klloyd7@gmail.com / 661 219 469 (229954)
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CARPENTRY CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens. Bathrooms renovated etc. 30 years experience. Very reliable. 677 087 575 (224853)
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FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 119 190 (200802)
STORAGE - Large warehouses containers. Dry and secure €50 per month. Professional packing and removal service. www.dfeu ropeanremovals.co.uk. Tel David 696 810 618 (229074)
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SWIMMING POOLS
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: PROPERTIES wanted, Marbella to Estepona for Long Term and Holiday Lets. Honest, reliable service with over 10 years experience. Let us manage your property! FIRST TWO MONTHS FREE!! Tel: 607 681 232 Website : www.jhspain.net (223748)
WINDOW COIN WINDOWS Aluminium windows, Doors, PVC Blinds, Mosquito screens, Canopies, Glass Factory, shower screens etc. All at village prices. Spanish owned business. English 646 066 351 (224847) THE WINDOW CLEANERS. 691 140 427 (229138)
SEWING ALL STYLES Curtains, upholstery, soft furnishings and bean bags made to measure. Sensible prices. Also repairs / alterations. All areas. Call 672 800 887 or email judeinspain@hot mail.com (229231)
SIGNS & DESIGNS GET YOUR BUSINESS NOTICED with new Signs. LED, Neon, Illuminated, Banners, Vehicles, ABoards, Printed/Embroidered Workwear www.signstudio spain.com 952 796 299 / 639 133 135 (218606) SHOP signs, vehicle signs, banners, window signs, 952 930 547, 603 464 582, www.signd sign1.com (229351)
SITUATIONS VACANT WEBCAM MODELS required. Male or female. Best paying company. Up & running in hours. All ages. www.icamz.com/agent/Model.php?ag ent=6205 (223724)
FOR IMMEDIATE start. Wanted English speaking girl 18-30, for Fuengirola’s most popular Adult Relax apartment. For hours and information, see Fuengirola Port main advert in Adult Relax Section. Phone 663 645 432 (230263) AGENTS required. Recruit models for webcam modelling, excellent commission. Immediate start. . http://www.i-camz.com /agent/agent-sign-up.php? agent=6205 (223725)
SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosannacarmella@hot mail.com (201533)
SOLAR LOWEST PRICES IN SPAIN. www.solarmegastore.es (226345)
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CLASSIFIEDS POOL MAINTENANCE, repairs, friendly, reliable service. Estepona, Malaga, inland regrouts, heaters. 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 www.sparklenrip ple.net (222393) T3 www.perfectpools.es. Maintenance, repairs, professional and reliable service, all areas from €70 per month. info@per fectpools.es. 650 348 785 (226338)
CONSTRUCTION / MAINTENANCE AFFORDABLE POOL MAINTENANCE - Professional maintenance from only €80 per month (exc. chemicals) Call Splash Pools on 952 591 053 open 8am to 4pm (231442)
THERAPISTS LIFE COACHING, stress, depression, other problems. 24 years experience. Contact 634 369 414 (206835) PSYCHOTHERAPIST Philip Jameson, LICSW. Depression help and relationship counselling. Marbella area. 635 276 140 (225738)
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ANXIETY - Depression - Panic Attacks, Frank Stahl - psychologist. More than 30 years of experience. Proven methods with Therapy and hypnosis. Call for appointment. 609 503 021 www.the dreamwalk.com (230694) DEAR THERAPISTS, www. cabopinoholisticcentre.com is offering therapy room ON DONATIONS, also room available for classes/workshops. 650 460 664 (226260)
TILING TILING AND REFORMATION of kitchens/bathrooms. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (229042) THE TILE WIZARD. Professional tiling service. Bathrooms, kitchens, terraces, design and install. We do it all. Call 637 382 599 (229932)
TRANSLATIONS OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS. ALL LANGUAGES. TEL. 654 613 094 sanpedrotranslations@gmail.co m (224336) DON’T UNDERSTAND? I can help you communicate with lawyers, courts, doctors, paperwork, builders, etc. Professional translator/interpreter, 15 years experience. Christina 607 501 408 email christina.heger @gmail.com (220322)
TROPHIES LASER ENGRAVED Trophies, Prizes, quality glass engraving service, competitive prices, with 40 years experience. Trophies, medal, badges from 1€. THE SPORTS SHOP, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 473 530 (229043)
TUITION MATHS TUITION. Maths graduate, 6 years international school experience. €35/hour + €10 to travel. sjrobert@tcd.ie (221428) CALAHONDA Language Centre. Established 1987. Beginners Spanish and level 2 courses start on 12th January. Sixty hours in six weeks; make learning the language your New Year’s Resolution. Maximum 5 students for guaranteed results. Also higher levels, private classes and translations. Enrol now by email or come in from 6th January. (234276)
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MOBILE SERVICE. ITV Legal. Solar Reflective tint for glass curtains, balconies, yachts. Stop fading, heat & glare. 958 496 571 – 644 546 176 solarshadetinting@gmail.com (229867)
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Restyled Honda CR-V set for market in the spring THE restyled and significantly enhanced 2015 Honda CR-V has been updated with new Powertain and new technology for the New Year. With a refreshed design, revised engine line-up and new in-car technologies, the Honda CR-V is further enhancing its appeal to European buyers. Available from spring 2015, the CR-V’s exterior styling updates provide a bolder and sportier appearance with a unique Honda style. The most notable changes are to the front, with redesigned Exterior headlamps that flow styling updates ENHANCED APPEAL: Refreshed into the design and in-car technologies. provide a new front grille. A new bolder look bumper and fluid, 3D surfaces. A sliding skid plate give appearance. armrest between the the car a wider Honda set out to front seats further appearance and hints at create a more stylish and enhances both comfort its improved stability, functional interior, and and versatility. while also lowering the this is evident in the The four-wheel drive car’s visual centre of reshaped chrome-effect CR-V will be available gravity. At the rear, the inlay running the width of with a more powerful LED combination lamps the dashboard, and diesel engine, and an allhave been restyled to through the use of high- new efficient nine-speed give the CR-V a more quality materials on key automatic transmission. The new 1.6 litre i-DTEC four-cylinder diesel engine provides considerably higher power output than its predecessor, boosting maximum power and torque to 160 PS and 350 Nm. The engine can be twinned with two transmissions: either a six-speed manual or the nine-speed automatic
transmission. The two-wheel drive diesel CR-V, available with manual transmission, carries over powertrains from the current model, and the 2.0-litre i-VTEC petrol engine remains available too. In terms of infotainment, the 2015 model is getting Honda’s innovative new appdriven infotainment system, with a broad
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Drive connected and smart BMW are making connectivity between driver, vehicle and environment simpler and more flexible with an extensive range of digital services and features, which can be booked and updated via the internet or directly from the car. Thanks to BMW ConnectedDrive Store, the services are ready to use in the car in a matter of minutes. For example, Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) can be uploaded if you find yourself in a traffic jam and cannot rely on radio traffic news which may be unavailable or inaccurate. In the car, the store has its own menu option which can be selected via the iDrive Controller. It’s as easy to use as the wellknown smartphone stores and displays all the services that are available and already booked. As soon as the password set up in the customer portal is entered, services and features can be directly accessed and are ready to use in the car within a short space of time. Since its successful introduction in Luxembourg, Belgium and Germany, the BMW ConnectedDrive Store will be launched in the USA in the spring.
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Fun run for food
3 Kings present for Malaga
THE third Benahavis Fun Run has been hailed a success after it helped collect more than 1,000 kilos of food for the needy. The town hall has sent its thanks to everyone who got involved in organising the event, as well as participants and those who made donations. In a statement the council made a special mention of San Pedro Athletics Club for once again being the driving force behind the event, as well as to the Red Cross and other services for providing cover to ensure the safety of those attending.
MALAGA have a great chance to get into the last eight of the Copa del Rey as they got back on track after a league defeat at home to Almeria. In what is turning into an encouraging season for the blue and whites, they beat Levante 20 at home in the first leg of the cup tie on Three Kings Day. It brings a taste of success back to the team who struggled last season, but with a young team - average under 21-yearsold - they are starting to play better and better. Being so young consistency is a problem, but these players are showing that the future could be bright for the Malagueños. Coming hot on the heels of news that the Rosaleda stadium
STAR: Ochoa was named man of the match by fans.
could be due for a major revamp with capacity being increased, it made for a happy ending to the
festive season. In Tuesday night’s match, Malaga opened the scoring when
Venezuelan born Juanmi hit an unstoppable left foot shot past Jesus Fernandez after he won possession just in front of the penalty area. Levante came into the game but could find no way past Ochoa in goal, later named man of the match. Malaga then took control and in the second half Ricaro Horta added the second. It was a good performance by an energetic Malaga, who now look to maintain their advantage in the return leg on Tuesday, January 13 at 10pm in the Ciutat de Valencia stadium.
People of Mijas honoured with a special street MIJAS sportspeople who have competed at the highest level have been honoured in a special Street of Sports. Plaques dedicated to six locals who have competed at the
Olympics were revealed in an inauguration ceremony presided over by Mijas Mayor Angel Nozal. The six honoured were runner Jose Manuel Cerezo (Sydney
2000), swimmer Ana Belen Palomo (Sydney 2000), paralympic swimmer Edgar Quiros (London 2012), snowboarder Regino Hernandez (Vancouver 2010 and Sochi
2014), swimmer Duane da Rocha (London 2012) and dressage eventer Daniel Martin Dockx (London 2012), who could not attend the ceremony as he was competing in the USA.
It is intended that the street, next to the town’s sports centre, will become a spot to commemorate the municipality’s sports stars with more plaques being added in future years.
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2015 will be another terrific sporting year! FOOTBALL - The full draw for the last 16 round of the Champions League is:
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Paris SG v Chelsea Shakhtar Donetsk v Bayern Munich (1st/2nd legs: 17 Feb & 11 March). Schalke v Real Madrid Basel 1893 v FC Porto (1st/2nd legs: 18 Feb & 10 March).
International Sports A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains.
Manchester City v Barcelona Juventus v Borussia Dortmund (1st/2nd legs: 24 Feb & 18 March). Bayer Leverkusen v Atlético Madrid Arsenal v Monaco 1st/2nd legs: 25 Feb & 17 March).
* Quarter-finals: 14/15 & 21/22 April *.Semi-finals: 5/6 May & 12/13 May * Final (Berlin): 6 June.
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MY ‘TONGUE IN CHEEK’ SPORTS ALMANAC FOR 2015 It would be extraordinary if these all came true! ENGLAND’S cricketers thrash Australia five-nil in the Ashes series, winning every game by an innings and 100+ runs and they also win the World Cup. England’s Rugby Union team lift the Six Nations championship
and the World Cup, recording big victories over Australia and New Zealand in the latter. Tony McCoy wins the NH jockey’s title for the 20th successive season and is the first jockey to ride 300 winners in a calendar year.
Chelsea become the first British team to win four major trophies in a season: Premiership, FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League. Bournemouth and Brentford gain promotion to the Premiership with ground
capacities of 12,081 and 12,763 respectively. For the first time since 1985 another club, other than Celtic and Rangers, win the SPL title. Andy Murray reaches the final of every major tennis tournament he takes part in and wins three of them. Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor scores 20 successive 180 throws in competition darts... and wins three more titles. Chelsea smash the world transfer fee, signing unknown striker Defanie Grenakili Belebedon for £200m (€254m) from FC Petra
RONALDO: Scored four times against Schalke. Atletico (Angola), asking for the money go to children in starving countries in Africa. Team GB cyclist Laura Trott wins 10 successive races on two wheels. Chris Froome becomes the first Brit to win the Tour de France twice! Ronnie Sullivan makes
20 consecutive breaks in first-class snooker while at the same time registers three more maximum scores of 147. Rory McIroy wins three major golf tournaments and hits two hole-in-ones at the Open Championship at St Andrew’s. A 100-1 shot triumphs in the Epsom Derby by 10 lengths - the biggest winning margin since Manna in 1925.
Did you know? LIVERPOOL went 85 games without defeat at Anfield between 1978 and 1981 (63 in Division One). Chelsea hold the record for the longest unbeaten Premiership home run - 86 games, 2004-08. And WBA played 12 games in 26 days in April 1912.
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SHORTS By Tony Matthews THE US PGA Tour event begins today in Hawaii. England wicketkeeper Matt Prior has co-founded the new professional One Pro Cycling team. The 12-rider squad is led by Yanto Barker. Boxer Chris Eubank junior has been told by dad to ‘go back to basics’ after losing his British middleweight fight to Billy Joe Saunders. And Carl Frampton will defend his IBF world super-bantamweight title against Chris Alavas on 28 February. Cricket’s World Cup starts next
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