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18 - 24 August 2016

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Tivoli World terror ride Thrill-seekers at the Tivoli World theme park in Benalmadena got more than they bargained for on Tuesday August 16, when a fault on the iconic Torre de Caida Libre ride, which slowly rises to a height of 60 metres before freefalling back to earth, led to the machine failing to slow down at the top of its ascent. A problem with the upper anchorage of the tower caused the ring of seats holding 12 riders to climb at a much faster speed than normal. It then careered into a metal stanchion at the top before an emergency brake had to be applied as it plummeted towards the ground. Five people were treated for whiplash while seven oth-

ers suffered bruising, and a number of others were in shock after the attraction slammed to an abrupt halt. Those taken to hospital were released after treatment. The injured included one EWN reader, his wife and two children. “I expected it to stop at the top before the freefall, but all I can remember is an almighty crash and the whole thing shook like hell, then I felt the pain in my legs. “During the descent I was in agony, and all of us now have severe thigh and shoulder pain... it was terrifying for the kids. “We went in the first ambulance alongside a lady on a stretcher, but we had to wait

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40 minutes for it to arrive.” An official report will be prepared into the incident once the cause has been investigated. The Torre de Caida Libre will remain out of action until further notice.

Tivoli World opened its doors in 1972 but has been plagued by controversy in recent years having changed hands on several occasions, while in January this year the park was sanctioned for nonpayment of social security.

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Big-time operators A TRIO of French felons have been nailed by National Police in Marbella, after committing a series of violent muggings in the ritzy resort, Ibiza, Paris and other destinations which permitted

them to target wealthy foreign tourists. The crooked cabal targeted holidaymakers wearing expensive watches and luxury jewellery, spending a few days in each place before moving on.

Smoke and mirrors LOCAL POLICE in San Roque have seized a massive stash comprising 1,200 kilos of hashish alongside two stolen luxury vehicles, with officers praised for their “zeal and enthusiasm” by Mayor Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix. The knocked-off Porsche Cayenne and BMW X5 were stumbled upon in the car park of ex-nightclub Weekend on Wednesday, August 17.

Hit by the bottle TWO 20-year-old men have been hospitalised with severe cuts after being slashed with a broken bottle during a scrimmage at the city’s fairground. One of the wounded and

two other youths have been arrested after being identified by eyewitnesses, who described how they repeatedly gored a fourth individual as he lay stricken on the floor outside a cocktail bar.

NOT SO YOUNG NOW: Andrea Corr.

We are family By Matt Ford WINSOME Irish quartet The Corrs wowed the crowd as they belted out a succession of their schmaltzy hits, including ‘Give Me A Reason,’ ‘What Can I Do’ and ‘So Young,’ during a triumphant gig in Marbella on Tuesday, August 15. The supremely inoffensive tune-

smiths, who continue to keep it in the family after more than two decades of foisting their cute-and-catchy, folk-infused pop on their adoring fans, also played a selection of numbers from latest album ‘White Light’ which was released recently after the group reformed in 2014 following the death of their father. During the concert, they revealed

that they “love” coming to Spain, describing Marbella as “a beautiful, magical place.” Jim Corr and his three sisters, the ever-blushing vocalist Andrea, drummer Caroline and violinist Sharon, have sold more than 30 million records since their 1995 debut, becoming the best-selling European band of the 1990s.

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Survival of the fittest By Matt Ford EMMA-JANE WOODHAM, one of the stars of X-rated reality TV hit ‘Love Island,’ has been out and about in Marbella, making waves on one of the glam destination’s famous beaches as she donned a daring swimsuit. The 19-year-old is dating heavily-inked heart-throb Terry Walsh, after the pair hooked up on the ITV2 show, in which contestants are railroaded into acting out mucky, vaguely demeaning sexual encounters live on television before being expelled by public vote. Surprisingly, the manufactured romance has endured, as she made a bee-line for the man with the copious neck tattoos just days after his former flame Malin Andersson had left the Love Island villa, prompting a firestorm of criticism on social media which only intensified after the pair were filmed engaging in a

steamy romp in full view of the other contestants. Emma has been on something of a whistle-stop tour of Spain in recent weeks, having previously been photographed frolicking on a busy Magaluf beach, before leaping onto a jet-ski, and she once again donned a life jacket in Marbella as she went for a spin on the banana boat, taking prime position at the front so that the handily-placed pap in the lead boat could get his fill of snaps.

LOVE DIAMOND: The permatanned Ms Woodham.

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The bright side of life ‘YOU don’t need a weatherman to tell which way the wind blows,’ but the State Meteorological Agency has confirmed what most of us already knew... the Costa del Sol is the sunniest spot in Spain.

A comprehensive report released by the agency considers data from 19812010 and found that Malaga, the gateway to the Costa del Sol, clocks up a pleasingly round average of 3,000 hours of sun a year, the most in all of Spain.

The larger Mediterranean stretch from Gibraltar right through to Almeria averages 2,905 sun-drenched hours, almost 100 more than the second-placed Canary Islands, which racks up 2,822 on average.

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Fiery crooks A TRIO of car thieves were arrested in Antequera after a fire broke out in a vehicle they had pilfered from Lucena, Cordoba, forcing them to dump it by the side of the A-45.

BEACHGOERS are up in arms over the state of the water on La Malagueta beach near Malaga city’s port, with one describing a profusion of “floating condoms, sanitary towels and other unsanitary elements.”

Taboo tipples A MALAGA minimarket was closed for 72 hours after being caught peddling alcohol to minors during the feria. Other fines were dished out for offences such as selling booze to take away or switching on disco lights before 1am.

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Olivia’s celebrates first anniversary By John Smith

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IT doesn’t seem like a year since Elliott Wright, former star of The Only Way is Essex and now on the small screen in Playa from Marbella as well as popular restaurateur, opened Olivia’s in La Cala de Mijas. A great deal of blood, sweat and tears not to mention money went into the creation of this exceptional restaurant which attracts locals and visitors for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. The main restaurant which has a fantastic patio as well as a very roomy restaurant inside the building has been expanded to the top floor where the impressive Seafood and Champagne bar welcomes visitors to taste some of the freshest seafood and sushi on the

coast as diners overlook the Mediterranean which is literally just across the road. TV viewers have watched the trials and tribulations of Elliott and his fiancée Sadie as the restaurant approached its opening with help from parents Eddie and Debbie who themselves have run very successful restaurants in the Costa Blanca, where Elliott himself learned his trade. The great and good of the area were invited to visit Olivia’s (named after Elliott’s daughter) on August 17 to help celebrate the first anniversary of what is fast becoming a legend on the Costa del Sol culinary scene and there is no doubt that the hard work he, his family and all of the staff at the restaurant have put into making this restaurant such a

success has been worthwhile. Imaginatively decorated in a quiet road overlooking the beach, this really is a restaurant to visit and savour as can be seen by the number of positive tweets on Elliott’s Twitter account @el liottwright. Euro Weekly News is a great supporter of those who create work and wealth in Spain and we are delighted to be able to congratulate Elliott on all he has achieved in such a short space of time and wish him and the restaurant well for the future.

CELEBRATING: Elliott Wright (left) with his father, Eddie.

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Port puzzles parties THE seller wishes to sell and the buyer apparently wishes to buy, but the Junta de Andalucia regional government has for over a year been unable to provide a concrete date on which the lease for upper-crust hotbed Puerto Banus expires. Puerto Banus SA, the current concessionary, has been in secret negotiations with a Madrid-based group for well over 12 months, with the parties reportedly having agreed on a conditional price depending on the date from which the fancy-pants port is available. A 99-year lease for Puerto Banus was granted on March 4, 1968, meaning the agreement should not expire until the first quarter of 2067, but changes in national law postFranco signify that the situation is somewhat more complex, with 50 years currently

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By Matt Ford

PUERTO BANUS: Nobody knows when lease ends. the maximum length of lease applicable to ports in the public domain, although an extension of 25 years may be applied for in exceptional cir-

cumstances according to a 2014 decree passed in Madrid. Thus, the lease on Puerto Banus could terminate in

2018, 2043, or 2067, with the final decision likely to exert a strong influence on its saleability, although little is likely to happen until a new

national government is formed, at which point the precise ins and outs of the complex laws might finally be unraveled.

Elderly residents’ excursions in Sotogrande IN what is becoming something of a tradition, elderly residents of care homes in both San Enrique de Gaudiaro and San Roque were treated to special excursions in the week commencing Au-

gust 15, whereby with the help of officials and members of the Civil Protection Group they were taken to Puerto Sotogrande. After enjoying breakfast at Café Ké, they were assisted

onto small boats and enjoyed a short cruise on the calm waters of the Port. As some of the elderly people had difficulty in walking, it was very important that those assisting were both patient and

versed in helping all of the residents to board the boats safely. The deputy mayor of Valle del Guadiaro, Oscar Ledesma publicly thanked all of the companies that assisted in ar-

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ranging this special treat which helped to break the monotony of day to day living in the homes especially when residents are elderly and not able to get around on their own.

A SLAPSTICK chain of events unfolded in Cala de Mijas on Sunday, August 14, as Local Police were forced to plunge into the sea to prevent a tanked up foreign man from drowning, minutes after he had intentionally galloped into the water to escape a gang of hoodlums who had tried to rob him. According to diners at a nearby snack bar, the hammered holid a y m a k e r, w h o h a d been drinking all day, was approached by the youths due to his cock-eyed appearance with the looters evidently viewing him as an easy target. As they tried to remove a gold chain from around his neck, the fuddled tourist panicked, and ran screaming into the Mediterranean, where he remained floundering until officers arrived to drag him out. The four teenagers were picked up by an undercover unit and their parents informed of their lawbreaking tendencies.

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Witch-hunt for wealthy wildlife worriers By Matt Ford A MYSTERIOUS group of hunters may become the quarry in the forest of La Zagaleta, Benahavis, one of the most exclusive residential areas in Europe located in a plot occupying an area of around 900 hectares, where house

prices start at an immoderate €5 million. The peace and lavish image of the upmarket estate has been shattered by the repeated, indiscriminate killing of wild animals, with the poor creatures apparently polished off by groups of three or more unlicensed hunters. La Zagaleta management deny that it is al-

lowing residents to murder wildlife, asserting that a permit issued by the directorate general of the Andalucian environmental ministry in December 2015, which permits the culling of a certain number of ‘non-Iberian’ species by professional gunmen, is not being flouted. The arrangement was deemed necessary because local populations of red deer, fallow deer, moufflon and wild boar have gone through the ceiling in recent years due to a lack of natural predators, and Benahavis Council are said to have backed the application. Animal rights activists have now gotten wind of the scheme, however, and a petition on the website Change.org obtained more than 14,000 signatures in just a few days after the fauna fanciers resolved to save La Zagaleta’s maligned mammals, demanding that they be sterilised or moved to other habitats rather than shot to smithereens. Unfortunately, neither of the proposed solutions is feasible, since there are apparently just too many of the exotic ungulates to make sterilisation effective, while Andalucian law dictates that the animals cannot be moved due to their non-native status. The majority of the crea-

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tures were introduced by previous owner Adnan Khasshoggi, who used the estate as a private hunting ground prior to it being redeveloped in the 1990s, but the ecologists believe that some residents are taking things too far, using strategically-placed food to lure “deer, even pregnant does, and female boar and ibex [which is native and protected] with their young” to “trap pens concealed in the gardens of private villas.” Their statement, which has been lodged with a judge, also mentions the “enormous influence” of the rich inhabitants, with the facts shrouded by the “incredible” security systems installed at many of the properties, some of which belong to famous international personalities.

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Blazes battled TWO wildfires broke out on the Costa del Sol over the weekend of August 13 and 14, although both were quickly brought under control due to the efficient response by firefighters. The first blaze ignited adjacent to the golf course in the El Chaparral urbanisation, Mijas, around 6pm on Saturday in the same place where a small fire had been extinguished 24 hours previously. A hectare of pine and scrub was consumed before two planes and two ground vehicles got a handle on it, with the flames extinguished at 9.35pm. The second fire was in the Charco de las Mozas area near Benahavis at 5pm on Sunday, four helicopters and two planes put it out by 9.15pm. No private property was damaged in either case.

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Don’t call us MALAGA City’s civil registry has officially ‘collapsed’ according to strung out employees, with a waiting list of at least three weeks in order to register a birth or marriage, the result of a chronic staff shortage combined with holidays.

By Matt Ford A BLACKTIP reef shark named after Spanish Olympian swimmer Mireaia Belmonte, who won gold and bronze medals at Rio 2016, has won an idiosyncratic marine critters’ version of the games held at Sealife Benalmadena. Aquatic predator Mireaia bagged a gold medal for displaying the zippiest turn of speed, with silver being nabbed by an archer fish for its incredible spitting ability, while bronze went to an octopus “for its ridiculous elasticity and as a tribute to the fine work of the Spanish rhythmic gymnastics team.” The whacky idea was cooked up as a “sympathetic nod” to “link the wonderful athletic feats that can be seen in Brazil at the moment with the marine animal kingdom,” and it certainly appears to have done the trick, with rumours that a seahorse is off the hook after initially failing a drugs test, while a wellfancied crab was forced to retreat from the competition after pulling a mussel.

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JUST FOR THE HALIBUT: The medal winners.

PLAINCLOTHES officers working in and around Plaza de la Nogalera in Torremolinos have nabbed three people for peddling drugs, justifying the decision to increase security.

Atrocious accident

DEEP RHYTHM: The flexible octopus paid tribute to Spanish gymnasts.

A 17-YEAR-OLD girl died after the moped she was a passenger on collided with an articulated lorry on Calle Pacifico in Malaga City on Monday August 15.

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Shore as hell CULTURAL study Super Shore, MTV’s latest spray tan and loose moral-based offering, may be forcibly ejected from Marbella, after the city council launched official proceedings to kick the cast and crew out their luxury villa.

Fab feria COIN’S annual feria ended on Monday, August 15, with organisers hailing the event at which day and night-time shindigs were both held at the town’s fairground for the first time.

New bridge BENALMADENA Council have approved a €1.2 million plan to build a new road bridge connecting it to neighbouring Torremolinos. The overpass will span the Arroyo Saltillo in the La Leala Norte district.

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Harassed hamaqueros By Matt Ford THE Independent Association of ‘Hamaqueros,’ the ubiquitous sun lounger entrepreneurs who rent out sun beds and often serve drinks and snacks to beachgoers as they sizzle in the Andalucian sunshine, are kicking up a stink over what they are calling ‘police harassment’ in the three years since they were given official uniforms. The crux of the bellyaching is that the hamaqueros feel ‘pressured’ to eject looky looky street hawkers and illegal masseurs from their parts of the beach, when in reality “that role should fall to the Local Police, not us, because we have no authority despite our uniforms.” Ex-president of the association, Matias Fernandez, resigned a fortnight ago after “he was denounced for allowing illegal massages in his area, and he could no longer support the police

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PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: Mendacious masseurs are rife on the Costa. pressure,” according to an unnamed colleague. Each hamaquero must display council-approved signage stating that commercial activities are not permitted, but “the council is not con-

tent with that, now they want us to do the police’s work and get in the faces of unlicensed masseurs and blackmarket vendors,” continued the source. “Some of my colleagues are harassed by

the police, who sometimes tell them they have made videos by way of a threat. One guy, who was too hot and popped into the sea to cool off, was fined for not wearing his uniform.”

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Natural born numpties A GRAND total of 111 irresponsible types have been reported and a furt her 59 have been charged for environment al cr i m es i n Mal aga Province during the first half of 2016, as the human race continues its gradual detachment from the natural world which spawned it. The m aj or i t y of t he sanctions were issued for fly-tipping, which is still rife in the area, setting illegal fires, camping in prohibited spaces, or inexplicable messing about wi t h nat i ve f auna and flora. In their quest for ecological justice officers of the forest guard covered an i m pr essi ve 32,400 kilometres from June to January.

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Turning tide FOLLOWING last week’s tragic drowning at La Carihuela beach in Torremolinos, a young couple had to be saved by lifeguards in almost exactly the same place as they were swept away by a strong riptide.

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Bright future THE Young Entrepreneur’s Association (AJE) is attempting to create an auxiliary industrial network for Malaga’s economic engine to turn the province into one of Spain’s top three business centres and provide income other than tourism.

Climber fall A 30-YEAR-OLD man was rescued by Local Police and Guardia Civil officers then airlifted to a Malaga hospital, after a fall while rock climbing in Archidona left him with a few injuries.

PRIME PREY: Pickpockets tend to target Asian tourists.

By Matt Ford CRIME-SPLATTING tour guides in Ronda have resolved to wage war with pillaging pickpockets operating in the historic town, who have been targeting sightseeing groups in order to snaffle mobile phones, wallets, purses and other valuables. Embracing modern technology, the streetwise guides are using WhatsApp to inform the National Police whenever one of the nimble-fingered reprobates is active,

even snapping photos of the petty thieves in action before sending them on to the plod. Picking out the purse snatchers is not always a simple task, however, with many of them decked out in expensive clothes and designer shades while brandishing cameras in an attempt to blend in with the bamboozled tourists, and adopting sophisticated tactics such as working in teams to select victims and carry out coordinated raids. Their pet quarries are apparently Chinese, Japanese and Korean visitors, who are

seen as sitting ducks because they carry large amounts of cash and are more or less unable to describe events to police, while they tend to congregate in sheep-like troops, making it easy for the bandits to mingle in. Several have already been brought to justice thanks to interventions from the lawenforcing tour guides, who are now enlisting local business owners to act as extra pairs of eyes as their unofficial crusade gathers pace.

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Taking the mickey POLICE working at M a l a g a ’s f a i rg r o u n d during the feria were forced to close down the Mercado Merced caseta for a full 24 hours on Sunday, August 14, with the employees in hot water over their decision to stage a live music gig at 9.30pm, a full three-and-a-half hours after the 6pm curfew. After being asked to pull the plug on the concert, staff then elected to play blaring music on the outside of the structure, again contravening feria rules, with fed up o ff i c e r s eventually slamming the doors shut after the third time of asking.

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MAKING A STAND: Will Shephard and the denuncio.

Racial discrimination allegation at Malaga Fair THE Galician actor Will Shephard, who appears in the Spanish series ‘Mar de Plastico,’ was apparently refused entry along with a number of Latino friends by a ‘bouncer’ at a ‘caseta’ at Malaga Fair. According to the actor, this occurred on Saturday August 13 when he, his sister and friends were waiting to enter the Mana caseta but were refused entry suppos-

edly because they didn’t have the necessary ‘stamp’ although this had not been a problem for other visitors. After someone at the caseta recognised the actor they got in and the manager reportedly offered his apologies but the actor decided to make a stand against what he believed was racial discrimination and issued a ‘denuncio’ quoting up to 15 black or Latino people had been

refused entry and delivered it to a Local Police station. The mayor of Malaga, Francisco de la Torre condemned what he described as a “demonstration of xenophobia,” although he believed it was an “isolated incident.” adding that Malaga is an “absolutely open, welcoming and hospitable” city, where people from other countries and “any race” or continent “feel comfortable.”

CAST WIDE: Fishermen pull in the massive net. By Matt Ford MONDAY, August 15, saw a demonstration of one of Malaga’s most traditional fishing methods on Los Boliches beach in Fuengirola, as the annual ‘Tirada del Copo’ exhibition took place. Local councillor, Pedro Cuevas, was on hand to watch the time-honoured display, as he explained that the ancient fishing method is currently prohibited, but the Junta de Andalucia regional administration allow Fuengirola’s fishermen to unwrap the huge nets once a year as a tribute to the local fishing industry, which was historically far more extensive than today.

“The tirade del copo is a style of fishing that many people who lived in Los Boliches used to employ, and this exhibition aims to maintain the bond of the district with the sea and the local fishing industry,” said Cuevas. The official was flanked by president of t he Bol i cher a r ock, Juan Ant oni o Dominguez, and fisherman Jose Rubio, who added that the method “is a tradition that we don’t want to lose, so that young people can see how we used to live 50 years ago.” Dom i nguez, m eanwhi l e, was keen t o stress that this is the only exhibition of this fishing style taking place in the whole of Malaga Province.

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THREATENED: The seagrass is home to a multitude of species. By Matt Ford THE extent of protection offered to the stunning seagrass beds located off the coast of Estepona may be amplified, with the regional Environmental Ministry having asked the European Union if the size of the two existing reserves can be increased. As things stand, the Bay of Estepona and El-Saladilla-Punta de Baños are the only two areas that are officially recognised as Places of Community Interest (LIC) in the EU’s Nature 2000 network, but the Junta de Andalucia re-

gional government wishes to expand both. In Estepona Bay, the plan is to include some small patches of the seagrass Posidonia Oceanic which lie in water less than four metres deep at Punta Chullera, close to the current reserve, which constitutes the species’ westernmost limit in Andalucia. At El Saladillo-Punta de Baños, the Junta believes that a larger extension is justified, and proposes that an aquatic space named Placer de las Bovedas, which contains one of the few areas of rocky substrate in Malaga Province

and is in an excellent state of preservation. In addition to making the reserves more sizeable, the Junta is also requesting that their status be upgraded from LIC to Special Conservation Zone (ZEC) due to the presence of the seagrass, which is endemic to the Mediterranean but in decline, now occupying just 3 per cent of the seabed. Several protected fish species also use the beds to breed, with the leafy fronds providing an excellent nursery for fry since they offer both protection and a source of food.

Plod is in a pole position PALADINS from the National Police force teamed up with their Polish counterparts to smash open a powerful drug trafficking ring which had relocated to Malaga following an ‘extensive criminal career’ in their native country. The Polish pirates had been partially disbanded in the late 1990s, with some members handed prison sentences of between 15 and 20 years for a series of crimes which included murder, extortion and kidnapping on top of importing and peddling large quantities of narcotics. Now, it appears that the crooked cabal has been operating out of the Costa del Sol, with investigations having

NABBED: Police arrest a suspect in Marbella.

been triggered by the interception of two shipments of hashish in France and Denmark earlier this year. The gang’s leader, known only as ‘Bandit’ was arrested in Marbella, with various other members picked up in Estepona and Lebrija in Sevilla Province as 23 people, comprising 12 Poles, a single Lithuanian, two Ukrainians, seven Spanish and one German were slung behind bars. More than a tonne of hasish was also seized during the raids, alongside property worth an approximate two million euros, various luxury vehicles, weapons, and 45,000 euros in cash, while 11 dodgy bank accounts have been frozen.

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Getting out of the traffic jam By Matt Ford BUSINESS owners in Puerto Banus are in a paddy over the extreme traffic congestion on the A-7 motorway and N-340 coastal road that has seen enormous tailbacks between the port and San Pedro de Alcantara on a near-daily basis this summer, causing steam to exit the ears of tourists and residents alike. The gridlock can hardly have come as a surprise to local councilors, since the same thing happens every year, but after a record number of tourists continue to descend on the Costa del Sol in 2016, the entrepreneurs have decided to stick the boot in, with president of the collective, Giuseppe Russo, the official flak-flinger. “This year we’re just going to have to hack it,” he said, before going on to map out his plan, which involves increasing the budget for Local Police during peak season so that officers can be placed at strategic locations to direct traffic.

ROAD CONGESTION: A major summer problem. In addition, the president claims that a plot near the Los Naranjos golf club that had been set aside as an extra car park, has “been assigned to a different function”. "We wonder what criterion was fol-

lowed to make this brilliant decision,” he said, adding that “the most important thing is that local infrastructure works in an efficient way." It remains to be seen whether his words will fall on deaf ears.

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Citizen justice ends up falling flat By Matt Ford A BIZARRE series of events took place on the A-7 motorway close to the neighbourhood of El Rosario in Marbella early on Monday, August 15, as a police patrol spotted a Mercedes going hell for leather down the busy road, travelling way above the speed limit and performing dicey overtaking manoeuvres. Following a short pursuit, the madcap motorist took the exit to the Estrella del Mar urbanisation, slowing considerably as he had apparently spotted the

police on his tail, but as they drew close to him he put his foot down and sped off, appearing to move at warp speed as the officers lost sight of him within seconds. After putting out a call to other units in the area, the bemused bobbies carried on down the road, with the 092 emergency phone line almost immediately receiving a call from a vigilante member of the public who had decided to take the fugitive out after spotting his escape. Having stayed on the desert-

er’s tail until Avenida de Las Cumbres, the self-elected custodian had driven into the side of the marauding Mercedes, only for the occupant to pull out a gun and wave it around outside the window, leading the impulsive civilian to let him go. Investigators subsequently matched the car’s licence to a rental vehicle leased in the name of a Moroccan man with a Belgian passport who is already banned from leaving Spain due to a drug trafficking offence, and a warrant for his arrest has been issued.

Four bellies fine for a film star PLUMMY British thespian Hugh Grant has said that he has no problem with being “fat-shamed” following the publication of a horrifying shirtless photo taken as he

paddled in Marbella during a June family holiday, the venerable toff agreeing that he “looked shocking,” and blaming a beer craving for his Falstaffian proportions.

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Littoral peace of mind Credit Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola

ALL OVER IT: Sanchez, Hernandez, and three of the SEPLA team. THE Special Emergency Safety Plan for Beach Safety (SEPLA) being implemented in Fuengirola this summer appears to have

been a resounding success, with 8,500 incidents having been attended in July alone. Beaches councillor, Jose

Sanchez, delivered the statistics with 3,354 cases of illegal hawking and 153 masseuses having been foiled from July 1-31. The aim of the SEPLA scheme is to unite security, control and emergency services under a central command during the summer period, with Local Police inspector, Antonio Hernandez, the man selected for the role. “Our beaches are our principal resource, and we put this scheme in place every year to offer the most efficient service,” reeled off Sanchez.

The SEPLA team are on duty from 11.30am until 7pm seven days per week. The squad has also intervened in 30 cases of missing persons, 43 instances in which showers were being misused, as well as manning the PA system which advises bathers as to the safety of the water. Sanchez concluded with a plea to “request that there is no swimming when the red flag is raised, these decisions are made by professionals and there can be dangerous rip currents.”

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Tackling tourism AWARE of the impact tourism has on municipal coffers and decision-making, the private and public sectors in Marbella have joined forces to create a permanent consultory body tasked with advising the city council of policies and activities related to innovation and modernising the glam resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s image. The group, to operate under the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Innovation and Touristic Promotion Forum, will be chaired by mayor Jose Bernal.

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Whale watching By Matt Ford Photo Credit Shutterstock

CIRCE, the conservation and study group concerned with whales and dolphins in southern Spain, is to launch a campaign which aims to monitor the movements and behaviour of killer whales in the AlbSatellite receivers will be attached to six individual whales in order to track their movements in the autumn and winter. oran Sea, Strait of Gibraltar and Gulf of Cadiz once the tuna fishing season is over. Killer whales are often seen in the area in June, July and August, and the new study should reveal where they go once their annual interaction with tuna fishermen is over, with work set to continue until October. The results will be passed on to the regional ministry of agriculture, food and environment, where they will be used to supplement the upcoming conservation plan for the iconic species, which is in decline.

UNDER THREAT: The Spanish killer whales. Satellite receivers will be attached to six individual whales in order to track their movements throughout the autumn and winter, with marine biologists currently flummoxed as to where the creatures vanish to once the tuna disappear. What is certain is that the local whales hang around Cape Trafalgar in Cadiz from March to June, before moving into the Strait during summer, and the new infor-

mation will be vital in terms of designing an effective management plan for their conservation. Killer whales, or orcas, are actually members of the oceanic dolphin family Delphinidae, of which they are the largest species, and the highly intelligent, social animals feed on different prey depending on where they live, with the Spanish subpopulation specialising on fish.

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Flights of fancy By Matt Ford THE Junta de Andalucia regional government has demanded that the €600 million se c o n d r u n wa y a t Malaga Airport, which has now been operational for four years, is used properly, s ince it i s c u r r e n t l y o p en only when there is excessive traffic or in special circumstances such as during the recent air traffic control strikes in France. The r e g i o n a l t o u r is m councillor, Javier Fernan-

If the second runway is not in service it is the tourist who suffers the delays. dez, was scathing in his assessment of the situation, as he carped: “When the question is not construction, but just putting the thing into service, the reasons are clear. If you don’t put the second runway into service, it is the tourist who suffers

the de la ys , a nd tha t re bounds to the final destination.” Bizarrely, it appears that the central government is being blamed for the status quo, with Fernandez alluding to “a lack of effective response” which is itself being attributed to the lack of political stability at the national level, as the councillor concluded his diatribe by affirming that “I think M a la ga a irport ha s ma ny more possibilities, and that we must seize the moment!”

Costing banks a bomb THE band of bombardiers who are thought to be responsible for blowing up a cash machine at Toys R Us near Malaga airport two weeks ago appear to have struck again, albeit with more success. After they employed too much explosive material during the first robbery, leaving bank n o t e s f l u t t e r i n g a ro u n d th e a re a , they managed to pull off a more controlled

d eto n a tion on the El Vis o indus tria l estate in Malaga early on Saturday, August 13. The thieves struck as cash machines were fully stocked in anticipation of the feria w h ic h be ga n ove r the w e e ke nd, a ga in choosing a machine located on a busy thoroughfare, in this case Avenida Las Vegas, in order to make a zippy getaway.

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HAMMERED: Mr Johnson was roaring drunk. By Matt Ford A SOZZLED easyJet passenger who scarfed two bottles of duty free wine before boarding his Malaga-bound flight from Bristol Airport has been jailed after the plane’s captain was forced to perform an emergency uturn. Martin Johnson, 56, smuggled a third portion of plonk onto the airliner in order to continue his bender, before absconding to the loo for a full 10 minutes after takeoff, with the flabbergasted stewards later retrieving the empty glassware from the bin in the urinedrenched toilet. At this point they alerted the cockpit, with the captain electing to turn around de-

25 minutes into the flight, a decision was made to divert to Bristol.

spite having reached Guernsey and much to the frustration of the 153 passengers, prompting Mr Johnson to leap from his seat and threaten to stab the pilot plus everyone else on board. Thankfully, the plane landed safely, but after being released on bail by Bristol Crown Court the accused headed for the hills, eventually being detained in Glasgow on July 2. He was convicted in his

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absence at an earlier hearing, during which prosecutor Janine Wood said: “He placed it [the bottle] in a bag under his seat. “He was asked by cabin crew to put the bag in the overhead locker. He declined. “He said he didn’t have anything in it. “Paula James had the misfortune to sit next to him and saw him drinking some wine. “She was concerned and she spoke to the cabin manager, James Brown. “He contacted the flight deck and a decision was made to divert to Bristol, 25 minutes into the flight around Guernsey.” Mr Johnson will now serve eight months and is banned from flying with easyJet.

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Should the community pay owners compensation? Community Law Corner By José Luis Navarro Solicitor for Intercala Administration

joseluis@intercala.com www.intercala.com

with Pete Woodall, Woody’s Los Boliches

COMMUNITIES are obliged by law to provide adequate maintenance to ensure the properties of the individual owners remain habitable. However if the community is negligent and falls behind in this obligation and problems start to arise, then owners are entitled to ask the community to resolve the situation as soon as possible. Often a community is reluctant to get involved and tries to shift the blame on to the developers, asking the owner to deal with the problem and to approach the developers themselves. Which is not always correct, depending on whether the problem is considered to be private or communal.

This is a common situation in apartment blocks suffering from damp or water leaks. The maintenance of roofs, façades, foundations, entrance doors, communal water pipes and drains, etc. are generally the responsibility of the community. Whereas toilets, sinks, showers, patio doors, water heaters, etc., all normally located inside an apartment, are usually the responsibility of the owners. These are the deciding factors in whether it is the owner or the community who should take responsibility and if necessary making a claim to the developers. Once attributed, in addition to the repairs, owners could also seek compensation for material damages especially if the damage is a consequence of inadequate maintenance. Community insurance policies usually include a civil liability clause, once the cause of the problem has been ascertained, the owner should then be compensated directly by the insurance company. Understandably the insurance company can withhold payment for damages until they are satisfied that the problem

has been resolved properly and is not likely to reoccur. Owners who decide to instigate and pay for a repair to community property without the prior consent of the community and hope later to be able to claim back their money are on thin ice if the community disagrees and refuses to pay. If the owner later seeks to compensate themselves by not paying their community fees then they will be considered a debtor to the community, denied the right to vote at community meetings and can be taken to court for non-payment. If the owner does not accept this, they can also go to court to reclaim their expenditure but until the court decides for or against, the owner legally remains a debtor and suffers the consequences thereof. There are many reasons the community may decide not to reimburse the owner. Principally they have no guarantee the work will have been done properly and for the right price or if the work was even necessary and of course it sends a bad signal to other owners who may want to take other community matters into

their own hands. There are numerous court rulings denying payments for repairs etc. that were undertaken without the prior consent of the community. Owners can also be compensated if for example, in order to repair a community roof an owner is obliged to vacate the penthouse flat and seek alternative accommodation. Whilst the work is being carried out the cost of the accommodation may well be paid by the community's insurance company but if the work is considered necessary for the maintenance of the building then the owner cannot prevent it from happening whether they choose to move out or not. Likewise with businesses if they are adversely affected by necessary work they may have the right to seek compensation from the community who will hopefully have adequate insurance to cover the situation. As usual we the solicitors for Intercala Administration advise the readers of our monthly articles to seek competent advice in all matters concerning the law.

Bathing in comfort THE Baños de Hedionda in Casares have had a refurbishment, with a new bathing pool having been constructed in the outflow of the ancient baths, where a sulphuric thermal tributary

of the Rio Manilva leaves the ground through a fissure. A local archaeologist was employed during the project, in which the aim was to reduce the number of people entering the concrete domed

building which covers the baths, rumoured to have been constructed by Julius Caesar’s men after the then governor of southern Spain was cured of a skin infection after bathing in the turquoise spring during the year 61 BC. The pongy water, which emits more than a whiff of rotten eggs, is thought to have healing properties, being particularly recommended for those suffering from epidermal complaints. The baths were subsequently subjected to Arabic tinkering, and were restored in the early 1990s, but the new pool was deemed necessary in order to preserve the site’s ‘historical heritage.’ Two new walls have thus been constructed in the channel that leads to the main river, with the bed tilted slightly so as not to affect the flow of water, with local materials used throughout in order that the pool is fully integrated with the local environment.

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Property rentals doing it by the book By Eleanor Hawkins SINCE the new regulations regarding holiday rental properties in Andalucia came into effect on May 11, 12,591 have been registered. Junta de Andalucia regional government sources reported on August 11 that over the first three months of the new regulations, owners of the 12,591 had started the process to register, of which 9,878 have been declared able to operate and

5,652 have so far received their registration number, which they must include on all advertising of the property. The new regulations, the Junta stressed, were brought into effect to allow property rented to tourists to be registered and ensure there is some guarantee of a quality service and comfort to customers. Properties rented to holidaymakers must now therefore prove they are equipped

with a series of specific items including adequate furniture, external ventilation, air conditioning, bedding, kitchenware and a first aid kit among other basic necessities. They must also provide tourist information on the area, an emergency contact number and a complaints book. For security reasons, owners are also now obliged to request and record the details of those who stay at their accommodation.

Sad ending after rescue A WOMAN who was initially rescued on La Bajadilla beach in Marbella on Wednesday, August 10 sadly passed away the following day. She was apparently a regular on the beach, and was rushed to hospital after being found motionless and foaming at the mouth at the

waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge by a pair of bathers, who alerted emergency services and kept her alive using CPR until the ambulance arrived. Unfortunately, her condition deteriorated further in the hours following the dramatic incident, and doctors have said that ultimately there was nothing they could do to save her.

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Bats out of hell By Matt Ford THE installation of radars on avenidas Principe Hohenlohe and Principe Salman in Marbella three years ago has not helped reduce the number of traffic violations on the busy thoroughfares, according to police data. On the former street, better known as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Golden Mile,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; fixed radars clock vehicles trav-

elling in excess of 80 kilometres per hour, whereas mobile speed traps are commonly employed on the latter, with prominent signage installed in both cases. Despite these measures, local drivers have clearly not been deterred from putting their pedals to the metal, since the number of infractions recorded in the municipality has risen from 2,313 in 2013 to 2,529 in 2015,

with the majority occurring on these two roads. It is not only drivers to blame, with many pedestrians opting to dash across the street from any place they deem fit rather than using official crossings, although the chief culprit is that fine Spanish tradition of rattling along at high speed while bumper to bumper, with 259 prangs recorded in the first half of 2016 alone.

Assassination attempt fails Several shooters apparently opened fire NATIONAL POLICE have arrested five on a large group of around 100 people, the people over the shooting incident in the majority of whom are members of a familLa Pa l m i l l a n e i g h b o u rh o o d re p o rte d ial clan, with the drama unfolding on Calle briefly by EWN on AuCabriel as 15 police patrol gust 11 , a s i n v e stig aempty shells tions continue. were collected. units descended on the scene within minutes of the first The sound of gunfire shots being fired, but it was provoked panic among already over by the time they arrived. residents, with many barricading themThe crowd under attack included sevselves indoors following the hail of buleral children, although no-one was inlets, with at least 25 empty shells collectjured during the incident. ed in the aftermath.

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Pokemon woe for cycle clots By Matt Ford AS ultra-invasive app Pokemon Go continues its reign as the most popular thing in the history of mankind, a Pikachu-related crime wave has reared its ugly head, leading to some perilous circumstances for players. Many citizens are sick to the back teeth of phone-wielding youths clambering over them in public locations because they just happen to be sitting in front of a hard-to-find Snorlax, but the latest threat is that of Pokemon on wheels, with at least four separate arrests made in

Malaga over the weekend. The fallible foursome, all of whom were aged between 16 and 20-years-old, were all fined €200 for pursuing the virtual creatures while riding bicycles in busy neighbourhoods, with police warning that should a car driver be busted playing the omnipresent game, the punishment is likely to be more severe, possibly carrying a prison sentence and a 10-year driving ban. “Let’s not be stupid,” read a police statement, “although we are playing a video game, we must remember that our actions are taking place in the real world.”

Ganja grower grassed up A NATIONAL POLICE anti-drugs operation in Antequera has resulted in the arrest of a 53-year-old man after a specially-designed room in his home was found to contain 188 marihuana plants of varying ages, with

the whopping amounts of electricity required to power the proscribed plantation sucked from the national grid via an unlawful connection. After being tipped off by a whistle-blowing neighbour, police paid a visit to the nar-

co-farmer, initially engaging in a stakeout during which they were able to detect a pungent whiff of Mary Jane. The owner of the property soon appeared on the scene, leading the officers to swoop in and catch him on the hop.

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Sex pest arrest By Matt Ford A TOUCHY-FEELY ‘masculine-looking’ woman has been detained for allegedly groping a teenage girl in a Nueva Andalucia shopping centre, with the fishy fondler identified via mobile phone photos taken by a witness. The family of the victim had lodged a complaint at the Local Police station following the dubious incident, with the Special Unit for Families and Women’s Care (UFAM) charged with tracking down the attacker, who was initially thought to be a man. Armed with the images, detectives soon dis-

covered that the accused regularly frequented the shopping centre and nearby bars in the late afternoon and early evening, where she had developed a questionable reputation due to her confrontational character. Shop employees told them that they believed her to be of Swedish origin, and that she drove a white Cadillac-style car, which was subsequently tracked down to a nearby address. Upon knocking on the door, the coppers were confronted by a 52-year-old Dutch lady whose appearance matched the photos, leading them to read out her rights before frogmarching her down to the nick.

Silver for top gear trauma ANDALUCIA bagged an inglorious silver medal on last year’s podium of road safety opprobrium, with the community second only to Catalonia in terms of traffic trouble, although there was an overall decrease of 14.4 per cent in the number of pile-ups compared to 2014. Despite the disappointing

second place, the community will be thrilled to finish as the nation’s leader in driving without a licence, with a staggering 5,747 individual cases recorded during 2015, while the region also finished top of the range for reckless driving, with speeding or ‘putting the life or safety of people in particular danger’ the two com-

monest complaints. Incredibly, Andalucia did not lead the rankings for going like the clappers while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, although there were still a jaw-dropping 8,163 separate offences over the 12-month period, meaning that 56 per cent of all sanctions were handed to pie-eyed pilots.

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On the buses MALAGA Council is to fork out an impressive €4 million on 13 new buses, 11 of which are hybrids, as they push on with plans to update the city’s medieval public transport fleet.

On yer bikes MALAGA Province is to have its first greenway for cyclists, with work to begin on a 2.5 kilometre stretch which will follow the MA-3300 road, linking the Rio Fahala near Alhaurin el Grande to Coin.

Fatal stroll AN unidentified pedestrian who attempted an early morning wander across the A-7 motorway on foot, was killed after being struck in a hit-and-run incident near Miraflores, with the Guardia Civil now searching for the driver.

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Angling for trouble By Matt Ford THE Fisheries Inspectorate of Andalucia have once again pooled their resources, clubbing together with the Guardia Civil to seize a whopping 694 kilos of shady seafood from wholesalers in Mercamalaga and Velez-Malaga. The black market brinefeast comprised 30 kilos of octopus, 50 kilos of smooth clams, known locally as ‘concha fina,’ 365 kilos of baby clams, 88 kilos of red mullet, 50 kilos of sardines, 40 kilos of whitebait and a monstrous 56 kilo of bluefin tuna, with the haul confiscated on grounds of tenebrous traceability, inaccu-

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KIPPERED: The unlicensed nosh is off the market.

rate labelling and small size. Much of the impounded grub was destroyed, although that which could be traced back to point of origin was donated to

food bank Bancosol, with brassed off Fisheries and Rural Development minister, Javier Salas, drawing attention to the “biological damage” to marine resources caused by the capture of immature individuals, as well as the detrimental knockon effect to those fishermen

who do not cock a snook at environmental regulations. The official also offered his congratulations to the investigating partnership for their “impressive actions which intensify during the summer due to the rising demand for fish throughout the holiday season and the massive influx of tourists.”

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Sticks and stones THREE residents of Alhaurin el Grande have been blackmarked by Local Police after they resorted to verbally abusing two officers who had entered a local bar where revellers were drinking on the terrace beyond the 2am time limit. Upon entering the premises, a number of pickled patrons began to barrack the duo, unleashing a string of choice phrases, from the basic “flesh-peddlers” to the more lyrically complex “what’s up, don’t you have anything better to do,” and “this is for the salary is it, scumbags.” One of the mullered mud-slingers was eventually carted off to the station after he refused to produce his identification.

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What is the official language of an AGM? THIS matter was raised in court on at least four occasions and interesting rulings resolved the matter, albeit in different directions. In La Manga (Murcia), a community of owners was made up of 150 owners, of which only two were Spanish. An AGM was conducted and approved in English, with the benefit of a translator for the two Spanish owners. Not happy with the extensive use of Shakespeare’s language, the two Spaniards challenged the AGM in court stating that Spanish was the official language of the country and hence, it should have prevailed. The Court of First Instance dismissed the claim on the basis that a) the governing law on communities of owners had no particular norm on the matter and that b) the Spanish owners did have the benefit of a translator. The Appeal Court, surprisingly, re-

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voked the prior ruling stating that the Horizontal Property Act came under article 3.1 of the Constitution and, citing national sovereignty, concluded that the language of choice for the AGM should be prima facie Spanish, and thereafter as many translators as required by the different nationalities present at the meeting, at the Community’s expense. Not content with the outcome, the dispute was escalated to the Supreme Court who overturned the ruling on

grounds that the Appeal Court had wrongly understood the application of article 3.1 of the Constitution, which does not apply to juridical agreements conducted privately. The Supreme Court stated that ‘national sovereignty’ has nothing to do with AGMs. Furthermore, it held that as the Horizontal Property Act does not specify the language of meetings, these can be conducted in any language so long as translators are available. Clearly, the Supreme Court recognised the multicultural nature of many AGMs along the Spanish Costas and rejected being influenced by notions of antiquated patriotism. Down south, Malaga Appeal Court ruled that using English language in an AGM had not infringed any rights as the minutes were also in Spanish and at all times, a translator had been fully available.

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Onwards and upwards ANDALUCIA’S tourism minister, Francisco Javier Fernandez, is expecting the trend of a longer summer tourist season to continue this year, predicting the boom will “extend into autumn.” He also confirmed the region is exploring new ways to bring in visitors during the winter, given the “enviable weather” which “adds plenty of extra value” to the area’s offering. Forecasts suggest a record September for both coastal and rural tourism, as Andalucia continues to hit new heights in 2016.

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GLASS WASTE: Recycling encouraged in the tourism sector.

By Adele Land A NUMBER of towns in the Almanzora valley and the Levante area are participating in a drive to increase the awareness of glass recycling. In collaboration with Ecovidrio, the ‘summer 2016’ drive focuses on the hospitality industry to improve its figures on the recycling of glass items during the busy summer season. Summer is a crucial time for recycling with an increase in tourism leading to a rise in the use of glass containers. In 2015, some 196,000 tonnes of glass were recycled throughout Spain. Ecovidrio is responsible for managing Spain’s glass waste. Founded in 1995, the company works towards achieving EU directives and has an extensive programme of raising social awareness throughout the country.

MALLORCA

Mayor remembered

Bird strike

Lucky ticket

Splashing time

SANTA POLA Town Hall has marked the first anniversary of the death of Francisco Conejero; the first mayor of democracy in Santa Pola. The town held three days of mourning after his death.

HAVING taken off on August 11 from Glasgow, en route to Mallorca, a Thomas Cook Airlines flight TCX47MG had to make an emergency landing at Manchester airport as a bird had been sucked into one of its engines.

IN the EuroMillions draw of Tuesday August 9, a Benidorm resident won €63,552.98. This is not the biggest win in the town though. On July 21, a ticket was sold in la Avenida de la Armada Espanola, which was worth €300,000.

A GROUP of 60 residents of Zurgena enjoyed a day out to the Parque Aquatico (Water Park) in Vera on Saturday (August 6). The trip was organised by Zurgena Council in collaboration with the Almeria provincial council.

Cancer charity

Changes resisted

THE Cala Nova Cancer Care Charity shop in Palma continues to raise much needed funds for use by various cancer charities and gave a cheque in the sum of €10,000 to ASPANOB.

THE regional government has proposed allowing taxis from neighbouring towns to operate in Benidorm. The plan would mean that the number of taxis permitted to operate in the town would increase by 30 per cent, taking the total to 332.

MORE than 100 kilos of rabbit and chicken, and 160 kilos of rice, were used to make a traditional rice dish in Elche that fed 2,500 people as part of the fiestas in the Municipal Park.

Shopping street STORES in Calle Trinquet in Elche have brought their wares to the street from to encourage purchases by revellers enjoying the fiestas.

New future THE Ciudad de la Luz film studios in Alicante City could become a centre for resuscitated regional broadcaster, RTVV. “They would easily fit in with the audiovisual project,” said the Regional Government’s Department of Transparency.

Police upgrade WORK is due to start on improvements to the Guardia Civil headquarters in Torrevieja. The Command of Alicante said they were “aware of deficiencies in the power supply of the barracks of Torrevieja” and that work will start soon.

Electrified eagles TWO eagles have died as the result of a poorly-insulated buttress on an electricity pylon in Mallorca. One was a rare Bonelli’s eagle originally released as part of an EU-funded LIFE project in 2015.

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Young hero A FOUR-YEAR-OLD British boy has been hailed a hero by his mum, as he saved her life when she collapsed with a brain seizure in a Benidorm hotel.

Rape arrest

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THE Guardia Civil have arrested a 62year-old man accused of cutting a woman with a blade and then raping her in a toolshed in the outskirts of San Llorenc d’es Cardassar.

MANY Denia residents lost their television signal owing to problems with the antenna at the Castle. The recurring problem is caused by extending the 4G coverage.

Trailer accident

Logged off

A LORRY transporting vehicles had an unusual accident on the Llucmajor motorway at Molinar. A van in front of the lorry braked hard and one of the vehicles shot off and landed on top of the van.

JAVEA’S Local Police towed away a two-metre section of tree trunk that was seen drifting in the Cabo de San Antonio marine reserve. Its size posed a potential danger to pleasure boats and jet-skis.

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Book donation ADULTS and children in Tijola have participated in a book donation scheme. Dozens of families in sub-Saharan Africa will receive books as part of the scheme organised by the Tijola book bank and the ‘Friends of the Sahara’ association.

Contraband seized GUARDIA CIVIL and customs officers have confiscated 3,309 fake football shirts and tracksuits and 2,000 black market yoghurts found on a van coming off a ferry from north Africa. The driver was relieved of his van and the contraband and will be fined for smuggling.

Army training FOURTEEN young men and one woman from Almeria Province have obtained places at military academies and will be starting their army careers shortly after completing a tough selection process this year, the Ministry of Defence has reported.

A FOREST fire that began on Friday August 12 at Casa de Puente Alba near La Vinuela was declared controlled by firefighters by the following afternoon.

Nerja fall AN 11-year-old British boy was rushed to hospital after falling five metres from the path down to Playa El Salon, in Nerja. The boy struck his head as he landed, knocking him unconscious. Fortunately his injuries were not severe.

Setting the stage PLANS are once again being drawn up for the restoration of the Lope de Vega Theatre in VelezMalaga. The town hall has submitted a plan, at a cost of €2.4 million, to the Diputacion.

More hash THREE more bundles were washed up on the beaches of Axarquia on August 12. Two that were collected were empty, while one containing 30 kilos of hash was found floating off Torre Del Mar.

Dog beach TORRE DEL MAR has opened its new dog beach on the El Morchero stretch of Playa Torre Del Mar. The dog beach is 50 metres in length. Swimming is now prohibited in this area, which will be maintained by a specialist cleaning crew.

Treatment plant CONSTRUCTION of Nerja’s new sewage treatment plant is still stalled, with local laws prohibiting its construction during the high tourist season.

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Summer snow SWEDEN: Spain may still be basking in August sunshine, but Sweden has had its first snow fall of the winter season and business owners at the Åre ski resort are welcoming the early start to the season.

Bomb threats SWEDEN: TWO SAS flights headed to Brussels from Norway and Sweden were subject to bomb threats. The Scandinavian airline said the threats were not directed at a specific flight, but rather all incoming flights to Brussels.

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Near miss scare A DRONE has reportedly narrowly missed a passenger plane as it landed at Newquay Airport. Police are investigating the incident.

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Second best VOTERS have declared David Cameron the best Prime Minister since Margaret Thatcher, according to a YouGov poll, despite defeat in the EU referendum. More than 30 per cent of voters classed Cameron ‘good or great’ as PM. FLYING DRONE: Narrowly missed hitting a plane.

Blame game IN new memoirs, royal protection officer Ken Wharfe, who protected Princess Diana for six years, said that after he looked at all the evidence the blame for her death lay with the bodyguards who should have stopped her from getting into the car.

Social sacking A CARE home manager has been suspended from her job in Reigate, Surrey for posting three pictures of residents singing at a Halloween party on Facebook. Surrey County Council said she had breached social media policy by identifying a resident.

Free man SWEDEN: The 36-year-old football coach from North Africa jailed for allegedly groping three teenage girls at Sweden’s Gothia Cup youth football tournament, has been released by an appeals court.

Bear killed NORWAY: A Russian scientist is under investigation for shooting and killing a polar bear in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. The Norwegian Polar Institute state that “baiting, pursuing or actively seeking polar bears” is illegal in Svalbard.

Pokemon go! DUSSELDORF has pleaded with the makers of Pokemon Go to take down gaming locations on the Girardet bridge which has become so full of players that traffic has been rerouted.

Not allowed VOLKSWAGEN is one of several major German firms to ban employees from playing Pokemon Go while working in their factories. An email was sent to its 70,000 workers.

Cold summer TEMPERATURES dropped to just above zero one night last week according to the German Weather Service which saw some towns witness the coldest August temperature ever recorded.

A DRAFT law is set to be published by Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière which could see the abolition of dual citizenship and the softening of doctor-patient confidentiality rules.

DENMARK: Queen Margrethe’s planned visit to Turkey has been delayed due to the country’s state of emergency. The Queen was due in Turkey with the Foreign Minister and Danish business leaders in October.

DENMARK: According to a new report, more than half of all new jobs in Denmark are filled by foreign workers. Foreigners accounted for 25,872 of the 41,381 new jobs created between 2013 and 2015.

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Lab rats GENETIC testing on mice, rats, cows and pigs has increased threefold in Germany since 2004. Nearly 950,000 animals, mainly mice and rats, were genetically tested in 2013. ELECTRIC BIKES: Must travel on roads and not in cycle lanes.

Speedy electric riders RIDERS on electric bikes, which can go at speeds of up to 45kph, will have to wear a special helmet from next January. Fast e-bikes must travel on roads, not cycle lanes.

DUTCH PRESS dropped so low in August since 1993.

Freezing summer SUMMER disappeared in the Netherlands last week as the air temperature fell to as low as freezing point in sheltered parts of Twente. It is the first time temperatures have

Fewer degrees A THIRD less students are opting for a second degree after the price was increased to an average of €9,000 a year. Currently, 22,000 stu-

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dents are currently taking a second degree, down from 33,000 five years ago.

GERMAN police have arrested a Syrian man suspected of belonging to Daesh. They said they uncovered threats to an opening game at the forthcoming start of the Bundesliga football championships.

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MICROSOFT is building a €2 billion data centre in Noord Holland Province, in the heart of the region’s agricultural area. The work is being carried out in relative secrecy, but it is believed they were attracted by cheap land prices.

FOOTBALL fans will be able to watch every top-flight game in Europe’s best leagues on a new subscription-based Netflix-style service which launched in Germany this week for just €9.99 a month.

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MUSEUM PROJECT: Will include a fascinating selection of historical items.

Moscow memoirs A JUBILEE exhibition is set to draw huge crowds as the Museum of Moscow celebrates its 120th anniversary. The impressively scaled ‘Alphabet of the Museum’ project divides more than 2,000 rare items into letters, each representing a unique city theme, amid an eclectic selection of fascinating historical memoirs raised from the museum’s subterranean vaults.

servers but in Russia psychologists and politicians have accused the video game phenomenon of being a clandestine American attempt at population control, rendering Russians stupid and infertile while using their phones as unwitting spy cameras.

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WARMING temperatures enabled the uncovering of the wreck of a 120-ton British steamship that sank in the Russian Arctic in 1878. The Thames was captained by Victorian explorer Joseph Wiggins in his doomed quest to establish a British-Siberian trade route and its recovery has been lauded as the discovery of the year.

TENSIONS between Russia and Ukraine stepped up a notch as the Kremlin accused Kiev of terrorism on the Crimean peninsula. Russia’s Black Sea Fleet conducted elaborate antiespionage drills, while the newly appointed Crimean leader denounced US involvement in a spate of alleged Ukrainian attacks on power lines and military bases.

Left behind WHILE many Russian athletes were afforded a last minute reprieve to participate in the Rio Games, the Paralympic team have been issued a blanket ban by Olympic officials who condemned Moscow’s alleged ‘medals over morals’ approach to sport. The decision has been branded inhumane and hypocritical by furious Russian ministers.

Deep discovery Hushed mantra A HARE KRISHNA evangelist became the first Russian to be charged under a controversial anti-missionary law after passing out religious books on the street. Known as the ‘Yarovaya Law,’ the new legislation aims to combat supposed foreign interference in Russian culture by sects including Mormonism and Scientology.

Suspicious minds WANDERING into oncoming traffic is the key threat posed by Pokemon Go players in the eyes of western ob-

Bikini brothers A NETWORK of petrol stations in Tatarstan embraced summer with a ‘refill for a bikini’ campaign offering free refills to any customers showing up in a bikini and high heels. Lasting only three hours the stunt attracted hundreds of bargain-hunting drivers, many of them men undaunted by swapping beachwear for a freebie.

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Costing more than a pound By John Smith THE discount store Poundland has recommended that shareholders accept an increased offer from South African retail group Steinhoff which is on the takeover trail in Europe having recently lost out to rivals Sainsbury’s in its bid to purchase Argos and then Fnac who snapped up electronic retailer Darty.

is the amount by which Steinhoff has increased its offer for Poundland.

The discount retailer runs more than 900 stores employing 18,000 staff throughout Ireland, the UK and

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ITV offer rebuffed ITV which is responsible for the production of such popular TV soaps as Coronation Street, has been attempting to increase its presence in the world’s entertainment business and has made an offer to purchase Entertainment One for £1 billion (€1.2 billion). The Canadian company owns the rights to a very varied portfolio of entertainment properties including Peppa Pig, The Walking Dead and as many as 40,000 different movies in a back catalogue which that company values at

Spain, where it is known locally as Dealz. There was already a bid on the table, but following an increase in shareholding by a US hedge fund, Elliot, which has a history of persuading companies to increase their bids for target companies, Steinhoff have obviously thought it advantageous to increase their offer to £610 million (€732 million).

We’ve heard people saying we'll have access if we leave the single market union. You can export into the EU wherever you’re from, but there are different barriers to doing so.” Paul Johnson, Institute for Fiscal Studies.

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more than the price being offered so it rejected ITV’s bid. Originally as a music distribution company, Entertainment One also owns 45,000 music tracks and has a huge library of TV programmes, which with the growth in internet and cable channels, is multiplying in value they believe. From the point of view of the Canadian company, the offer has been helpful as it has seen a major jump in its share value but if ITV wants to extend its business, it will need to increase its offer.

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A matter of security AS the deal with EMF and its Chinese investors is put on hold by the British government amidst threats from China of economic repercussions, the Australian government has put a block on the sale of Ausgrid, the largest electricity distribution in the country to a consortium from China and Hong Kong. The reason given by the Australian government is due to fears that such an investment could be damaging to the country’s national security which will no doubt attract criticism from Chinese media and government alike.

Oil stockpile WHEN the wholesale price of oil started to drop earlier this year, refineries around the world took the opportunity to refine as much oil as they could in order to make larger profits when selling the refined product. What they didn’t expect however was for the prices to continue to remain low as there is a huge stockpile of refined material.

Don Algodón returns to Spain FOUNDED in Madrid in the 1980s, Don Algodón became a sought after brand by the young and trendy and following a part sale to the Cortefiel Group, it was one of the first Spanish chains to appoint franchisees and ended up with more than 100 stores in Spain and throughout Europe.

£3.16 billion (€3.80 billion) is the rejected amount offered by bookmakers 888 and Rank to take over rival William Hill.

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It was eventually sold to US company BCBG Maz Azria in 2006, but now ‘a piece of the action’ will return to Spain with Valencian company Secretos Textil obtaining rights to produce its own range of clothing, shoes, handbags, sunglasses, hats and accessories, whilst perfumes and cosmetics will be excluded from the deal.

The CEO of the South African company, Markus Jooste, explained that they had upped their offer in order to “bring certainty to the transaction.” From a point of view of investors, this offer if agreed by shareholders will see a very attractive premium over pre-offer share value which has been boosted by more than 40 per cent.

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Clucked off CONSUMER groups in the USA have delivered a petition to Yum Brands, the owners of Kentucky Fried Chicken which has been signed by 350,000 people demanding it only sells chickens that are not fed with antibiotics. Whilst the chain does not allow suppliers to use antibiotics in order to promote growth in the chicken they supply, it does not currently object to the use of these drugs to prevent illness. Competitors McDonald’s recently announced that it now uses antibioticfree chickens in the US and Canada.

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A number of economies in decline By John Smith PUTTING to one side the pros and cons of the Brexit decision as the die is cast, whatever happens in the future, Britain needs to be in a position to export its goods and to trade with the powerhouse economies as well as those ex-colonies which Brexiteers said were queuing up to renew trading arrangements such as Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Even assuming that this is a fact rather than a wish, their economies are relatively small and do not offer the same opportunities as areas such as China and Germany but those two major markets are themselves not in a particularly strong position at the moment. The Hinkley Point hesitation has given the Chinese the opportunity to wave a big stick at Britain, implying that this sort of delay by the new Government could hurt future trading arrangements between the two countries, but this could be an example of face saving as China is without doubt continuing to experience financial difficulty with both industrial output and retail sales falling below expectation. China is not in a recession and many countries would be delighted to possess the financial strength that it does have, but by recent standards, things are definitely slowing down

PRESIDENT XI JINPING: Is experiencing a slow down in China’s economy.

and causing some concern for the authorities there and as the economy is streamlined so there have been a number of job losses which would have been unthinkable a few years ago. Germany is also seeing a slow-down in growth although it is in keeping with forecasts for the entire European Union which is a little worrying as Germany is normally the bellwether of Europe rather than one of the sheep. According to certain economists, Germany must not be diverted or affected by the Brexit vote but should continue to invest in industrial growth in order to ensure that the economy prospers rather than shrinks. These ‘wise men’ argue that whilst the Eurozone struggles with meeting financial targets which are being missed by countries such as Portugal and Spain and Italy is awash with bad debts, Germany needs to be alert to the fact that the British economy will suffer for a while which will mean that car exports as well as those in the pharmaceutical industry will slow down. Nowadays, so many economies are intertwined and depend on the health of other countries over which they have no direct influence that it has become increasingly more difficult to accurately forecast the future health of an individual country.

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Facebook fights to continue free service By John Smith IT is undeniable that in today’s society, social media is king and huge numbers of people not only have Facebook accounts but spend hours on that particular site seeing what their friends are up to, swapping information, spotting the latest trends and watching amusing videos of family, pets and events. The good thing about Facebook and similar sites is that they are free, but they haven’t become multi-billion dollar operations without keeping a close eye on income streams and almost all of their money comes from paid for advertising, some of which is quite blatant, whilst others are more insidious. Only this week, a number of celebrities and businesses have been warned not to promote products that they have been paid to promote on social media without making it clear that that is the case and even with films and television paid product placement is recognised and accepted. One company, Adblock Plus has targeted Facebook and offers software that can block adverts from appearing on the pages of Facebook users and

FACEBOOK FEUD: It’s a daily battle against companies that block adverts on their site.

there is almost a daily duel with Adblock Plus posting new software and Facebook countering it. The Facebook corporation argues that their current nemesis is not just blocking adverts but is also stopping genuine posts. “We’re disappointed that ad blocking companies are punishing people on Facebook as these new attempts don’t just block ads but also posts from friends and Pages,” the company said in a statement. “Adblockers are a blunt instrument, which is why we’ve instead focused on building tools like ad preferences to put control in people’s hands.” Whilst many will support the fact that a company is prepared to fight the mighty Facebook in order to assist members so that they don’t have to be pestered by adverts, it turns out that this is not an action done solely in the interest of the public at large in a ‘David v Goliath’ battle but it is part of a financial strategy as Adblock Plus will happily unblock advertisers provided that it is paid to do so. Facebook are understandably unhappy about this and would rather fight the newcomers than pay them to keep away.

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By John Smith ON August 9 the European Commission tweeted ‘Following our recommendations, EU finance ministers cancel fines for Spain and Portugal. We welcome this decision.’ It confirmed the two countries had escaped significant fines for the way in which their finances have been managed. Very simply, EU rules require that no member of the Union should run an annual deficit in excess of 3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), although only those countries who are members of the Eurozone can be fined for breaching this. In the case of Spain, its excess was a whopping 5.1 per cent and Portugal was close behind at 4.4 per cent and the originally proposed fines would have been the first ever to be levied since the Eurozone was created but on this occasion, the EU quoted ‘exceptional circumstances’ for the decision to suspend the fines.

Portugal has been given until the end of 2016 to get its house in order and reduce its deficit to 2.5 per cent and Spain has been given a little longer with the expectation that it will reduce to 4.6 per cent by the end of 2016, 3.1 per cent by the end of 2017 and 2.2 per cent by the end of 2018, whilst both must give a detailed explanation of how they will achieve this by October of this year. There is a general dichotomy of opinion on the decision as some argue that it is pointless to fine a country thus worsening its financial situation whilst others argue that it completely devalues the rules of the organisation if they are not imposed. France was in a similar position last year when it also had a potential fine waived. One argument is that the Commission fears that with the British referendum result and general discontent with many of the activities of the Union, cancelling the fines means there will be less negative comment from the two nations, but as

they both receive more funds than they put into the EU, it hardly seems that their own exit would be imminent regardless of the decision. “The EU finance ministers decided to cancel financial fines for Spain and Portugal. They also confirmed the new budgetary adjustment paths for both countries. Effective action by Spain and Portugal will be a necessary condition to lift the suspension of commitments under the European Structural and Investment Funds,” said EU commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis. Economic financial affairs commissioner Pierre Moscovici said: “I trust that Spain and Portugal will respond accordingly to the collective decisions by the Commission and the Council.” Whilst Spain still continues to search for a government, this is at least one less worry for the interim government for the time being, although the problem will not simply go away and will have to be addressed in the coming years.

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OTHERS THINK IT THIS week I found myself in ‘heavy discussion’ with my Irish nearest and dearests. One of them asked if I liked the Mrs. Brown’s Boys TV comedy series. To their apparent surprise, I told them I didn’t. “Why not?” they enquired, somewhat incredulously. “He’s a wonderful comedian and is so generous with his work and donations to charities.” “I’m sure he is,” I replied. “It’s the constant tirade of swearing I can’t abide.” “Ah, don’t be ridiculous,” they chorused. “He does so much of it that you soon get used to it.” And that statement,

to me, summed up the whole problem. As standards in the media deteriorate, particularly on television, the more we accept. We do in fact ‘get used to it!’ Well I don’t want to ‘get used to it’. I don’t want my front room bombarded with depravity and obscenities. “You can always switch off,” I hear the modern ‘incrowd’ sneering derisively. Well I’ll tell you, with the depths to which television has now fallen, that can be increasingly difficult. These days it’s almost impossible to watch even the most innocuous of programmes without some, craw sticking expletive deletive. And this week, to top it all we had a leading member of the bench call the accused a c….! Admittedly the low life in the dock used the same insult to the judge immediately prior, but really… With monotonous predictability, a thousand tweeted and twittered how wonderful she was, having told this mo-

ron exactly what she thought of him. Ok, that’s all very well, but this is a high court judge; a member of our society who should be able to control their emotions impeccably yet still thousands praised her remarks. And do you know why? Because we’ve ‘gotten used to it’. Well I’ll tell you, the more decadent we become, the more power we hand to our Islamic enemies, whose support for an austere and Sharia Law existence will inevitably appear considerably more attractive to our disillusioned young people. Do we really want to get used to that? Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

BRENDAN O’CARROLL: Turning the air blue.

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SUN SAFETY: Jersey is fast becoming a cancer hotspot.

The good, the bad and the bonkers Nora Johnson

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/norajohnson

A JERSEY headmaster cancelled his school’s annual day-trip to the beach this summer in case his students got skin cancer. This comes amid new health warnings that the Channel Island of Jersey is fast becoming the world’s top hotspot for malignant melanoma. Before the ‘elf ‘n’ safety’ mob start, wasn’t this surely an opportunity to teach students how to enjoy the sun and sea safely? What’s wrong with taking a few sensible precautions in case it’s a sunny day: like asking parents to send their kids to school with a hat, suncream and bottled water? Otherwise that’s like me saying: “I’m not sending my children to school, in case they get bullied, in

case they do badly in their exams, or in case their teacher is a complete ****.” Banning children in Jersey from playing by the sea is a bit like banning children in Cornwall from eating pasties, although it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if this has already happened. No wonder we have Generation Snowflake when we teach kids to be so risk averse and paranoid about everyday life. Quick! Wrap them all up in cotton wool and don’t let them out! Hundreds of years from n o w, a c t i o n m o v i e s w i l l feature ‘heroes’ daring to venture to the shops without a raincoat and encountering a rather treacherous puddle. Medical reports state Jersey is fast becoming the location for skin cancer, not Jersey beaches. These children live there and are subject to the same sun

whether they’re in their gardens, at school or playing on the beach. The headmaster says he may resurrect such visits in the future. I would suggest he won’t last that long. What with this report and the one about male primary school kids wearing trousers or skirts depending on their mood, is it me or is the world going barmy? Going now, I need to ask my cat if she prefers Aldi or L i d l l i t t e r i n h e r t r a y. I d o n ’t w a n t t h e S p a n i s h equivalent of the RSPCA prosecuting me for feline discrimination by not giving her a choice... Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-john son.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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7:00am Night Song A beautiful woman is attracted to a blind pianist but he does not reciprocate her advances. 8:55am Whisky Galore! Scottish islanders try to plunder 50,000 cases of whisky from a stranded ship. 10:15am Olympics 2016 2:00pm Bargain Hunt 2:45pm Escape to the Country 3:30pm Flog It! 4:00pm Full Steam Ahead 5:00pm Final Score 6:30pm Olympics 2016 6:50pm A to Z of TV Gardening 7:00pm Gardeners’ World 7:30pm Dad’s Army 8:00pm Proms Extra 8:40pm Ravel and Rachmaninov 10:40pm Edinburgh Nights 11:10pm The National Lottery Live 11:20pm Olympics 2016 1:10am Infamous

5:00am 2:00pm 5:00pm 8:00pm 11:00pm 3:00am

7:00am 9:25am 9:30am 10:25am 11:25am 12:25pm 2:25pm

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:15am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:45pm The X Factor 1:45pm Ninja Warrior 2:45pm You’ve Been Framed! 3:45pm Batteries Not Included 4:45pm FYI Daily 4:50pm Batteries Not Included 5:50pm The X Factor 6:55pm The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 7:55pm FYI Daily 8:00pm The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 10:00pm Hall Pass 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Hall Pass 12:05am Family Guy 12:35am Family Guy 1:05am Family Guy 1:35am American Dad! 2:05am American Dad! 2:35am The Cleveland Show 3:00am The Cleveland Show 3:30am Mom 3:50am Teleshopping

7:00am 7:20am 7:40am 8:35am 9:40am 11:45am 1:45pm 3:45pm 4:50pm 4:55pm 5:55pm

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CITV ITV News Weekend Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote Columbo ITV News and Weather River Monsters The Chase Doc Martin The Mummy Returns Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed! Spotless Catchphrase The Bourne Supremacy ITV News and Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Jackpot247 Murder, She Wrote Nightscreen

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This is BBC Four Olympics 2016 Olympics 2016 Olympics 2016 Olympics 2016 Britain on Film Throughout the 1960s, the short film series Look at Life captured almost every aspect of British society and culture, but its producers had a special fascination for one aspect in particular - our inordinate fondness for boats. 3:30am Sounds of the 70s Nostalgic 70s music retrospective. Carole King, James Taylor, Neil Young, Don McLean and Paul Simon are just some of the influential singersongwriters on show. 4:00am Acoustic at the BBC

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Judge Judy Judge Judy Where the Heart is Where the Heart is Heidi Lewis Lewis Calamity Jane FYI Daily Calamity Jane Foyle’s War Feature-length drama about an enigmatic detective working on the south coast during World War II. Doc Martin Lewis Agatha Christie’s Marple Inspector Morse ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. Teleshopping Innovative, value-formoney products brought directly to you at home

7:15am 7:40am 8:05am 8:30am 8:55am 9:25am 10:00am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:25pm 12:55pm 1:20pm 1:45pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:35pm 7:05pm 7:35pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 11:35pm 1:30am 2:20am

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5:55pm 7:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:00am 1:05am 1:45am 2:45am 3:40am 4:00am

Mobil 1 The Grid Gillette World Sport Motorsport Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond The Morning Line Frasier Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Channel 4 Racing Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Men in Black 3 There’s Something About Romcoms I Give it a Year Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Call Girl

7:00am Milkshake! 9:25am The Fairly Odd Parents 10:00am The Saturday Show Live 12:10pm Police Interceptors 1:00pm Police Interceptors 2:00pm Police Interceptors 3:00pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 4:00pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 5:00pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 6:00pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 7:05pm NCIS: Los Angeles 8:00pm Ncis Movie: Race Against Terror 9:50pm 5 News 10:00pm Football on 5 11:00pm Football on 5 11:30pm Celebrity Big Brother 12:30am V Festival 2016 1:15am Super Casino 4:10am Celebrity Big Brother 5:00am GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5:50am Divine Designs

Gunsmoke Motorsport UK The Sweeney The Sweeney Shed and Buried Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Secret War of Harry Frigg FYI Daily The Secret War of Harry Frigg British Touring Car Championship Highlights The Motorbike Show World Series of Darts Storage Wars Cycling Child’s Play 2 FYI Daily Child’s Play 2 The Sweeney Cycling ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

10:10am The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 12:20pm The Maze Runner 2:30pm Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation 5:00pm Night at the Museum 7:00pm The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 9:00pm Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation 11:25pm Taken 1:10am Max Payne

8:05am 9:50am 10:20am 11:50am 1:30pm 3:25pm 3:45pm 5:35pm 7:20pm 9:00pm 10:45pm 12:45am 2:25am

Analyze That Pitch Perfect 2 Special Idiocracy Hot Pursuit Horrible Bosses 2 The Top Ten Show 2016 Drillbit Taylor The Cable Guy Hot Pursuit Drillbit Taylor Horrible Bosses 2 Balls of Fury Mr. Deeds

7:00am 7:45am 8:10am 8:35am 9:00am 9:35am 10:00am 10:35am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 12:40am

Jane the Virgin Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Made in Chelsea New Girl The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine Journey to the Center of the Earth The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Die Hard Gogglebox

7:00am Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods 8:40am Star Trek Beyond: Special 9:10am Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F 10:50am Spud 12:40pm The Martian 3:05pm Suffragette 5:00pm The Top Ten Show 2016 5:15pm Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods 7:15pm Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F 9:00pm The Martian 11:25pm Kite 1:05am The Rendlesham UFO Incident 2:35am Deep in the Wood 4:15am Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 4:35am Spud Teenager Troye Sivan tries to fit in during his first year at an elite boarding school for boys.

SATURDAY TV

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 8:00am 8:30am 8:45am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 11:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm 6:15pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 11:30pm 12:30am 1:00am 1:30am 2:00am 2:30am 3:00am 3:30am 4:00am 4:30am 5:00am 5:30am

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Barclays Premier League Preview Football Gold Football Gold Football Barclays Premier League Preview The Fantasy Football Club Soccer A.M. Football Gillette Soccer Saturday Football EFL Goals Nissan Game of the Day Nissan Match Choice Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football

Cricket Classics Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Nick Kicks Cricket Live T20 Blast Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Live T20 Blast Cricket Cricket Day two of the first Test between South Africa and New Zealand at Kingsmead in Durban. Cricket’s Greatest Series profiling some of the greatest cricketers of all time. Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest T20 Blast Cricket

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7:00am 8:30am 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm

Olympic Breakfast Match of the Day BBC News Sunday Morning Live Homes Under the Hammer Bargain Hunt BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. Weather for the Week Ahead Olympics 2016 BBC News Regional News Weather Countryfile Olympics 2016 Fake or Fortune? BBC News Regional News Weather Match of the Day 2 Olympics 2016 Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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1:55pm 2:00pm 6:00pm 6:20pm 6:25pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:20pm 11:25pm 11:30pm 12:25am 5:00am 5:05am

7:00am 9:25am 9:30am 10:25am 11:20am 12:15pm 2:15pm 2:20pm 3:20pm 4:20pm 6:25pm 7:25pm 7:40pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 11:20pm 12:15am 1:15am

4:00am 4:50am

CITV ITV News Weekend Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote Columbo ITV News and Weather Long Lost Family The Chase The Incredible Hulk Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather The Zoo Midsomer Murders ITV News and Weather Slow Train Through Africa Tipping Point Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly. Motorsport UK Nightscreen

7:15am Gardeners’ World 7:45am Countryfile 8:45am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 10:15am Olympics 2016 2:00pm Pal Joey 3:45pm Flog It! 4:25pm Highlands Scotland’s Wild Heart Documentary looking at the wildlife of the Scottish Highlands. 5:25pm Songs of Praise 6:00pm Olympics 2016 7:30pm Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers 8:00pm Cats v Dogs: Which is Best? 9:00pm Robot Wars 10:00pm Dragons’ Den 11:00pm Fleabag 11:30pm Murder in Successville 12:00am Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll 1:50am Countryfile 2:45am NYPD 3:45am This is BBC Two

7:00am 7:20am 7:45am 10:55am 1:20pm 2:20pm 3:50pm 4:20pm 5:20pm 5:25pm 6:25pm 7:25pm 8:25pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:05pm 10:10pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:00am 12:30am 1:00am 1:30am 1:55am 2:25am 2:55am 3:20am

Planet’s Funniest Animals You’ve Been Framed! Emmerdale Omnibus Coronation Street Omnibus The X Factor Take Me Out You’ve Been Framed! The Smurfs 2 FYI Daily The Smurfs 2 The X Factor Corpse Bride FYI Daily Corpse Bride Evan Almighty FYI Daily Evan Almighty Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! Bordertown The Cleveland Show The Cleveland Show Teleshopping

2:00pm 5:00pm 8:00pm 11:00pm

Olympics 2016 Olympics 2016 Olympics 2016 Secret Voices of Hollywood 12:30am Entertaining the Troops 1:30am Days of Glory In the 1950s, Britain looked back on its epic war effort in films such as The Dam Busters, The Cruel Sea and The Colditz Story. However, even at the time these productions were criticised for being class-bound and living in the past. 2:30am Dancing in the Blitz: How WW2 Made British Ballet 3:30am Secret Voices of Hollywood

7:00am 7:10am 7:35am 9:25am 10:25am 11:30am 12:35pm 12:40pm 1:40pm 3:55pm 5:05pm 6:10pm 6:15pm 6:55pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm

Movies Now Rising Damp Heidi Heartbeat Heartbeat Calamity Jane FYI Daily Calamity Jane A Touch of Frost Wycliffe That’s Carry On FYI Daily That’s Carry On Margery and Gladys Royal Stories Royal Stories Million Dollar Princesses 11:05pm The Young Victoria 12:05am FYI Daily 12:10am The Young Victoria 1:10am Wire in the Blood 2:40am Wire in the Blood 4:00am May the Best House Win 4:50am May the Best House Win 5:40am Rising Damp

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7:15am 7:40am 8:05am 8:30am 8:55am 9:30am 9:55am 10:30am 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm

Shipping Wars King of Queens King of Queens Frasier Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Sunday Brunch The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Location, Location, Location 6:35pm A Place in the Sun 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Posh Pawn 9:00pm Transformers: Dark of the Moon 12:00am The Grey 2:10am Friday Night Dinner 2:40am Walking the Himalayas 3:35am The World’s Weirdest Weather 4:30am China: Treasures of the Jade Empire

7:00am Milkshake! 10:55am The Fairly Odd Parents 11:30am Football on 5 The Championship. 12:30pm Football on 5 Goal Rush. 1:00pm Christmas Song 2:45pm The Christmas Bunny 4:40pm Lucky Christmas 6:25pm Defending Santa 8:00pm Christmas Makes You Laugh Out Loud 9:00pm Can’t Pay: Christmas Special 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Celebrity Big Brother 11:00pm V Festival Live 2:00am Super Casino Feeling lucky? Get the authentic, heartthumping casino experience every night. 4:10am Suspects: The Enemy Within 5:00am House Doctor Home improvement series that works its magic on neglected homes.

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8:30am 9:25am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 11:55am 12:55pm 2:05pm 2:10pm 2:40pm 3:40pm 3:45pm 4:45pm 5:45pm 5:50pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:05pm 11:05pm

Football Rivalries Arsenal v Spurs. British Touring Car Championship Highlights Motogp Highlights The Motorbike Show Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Cycling The Rawhide Years FYI Daily The Rawhide Years Destry FYI Daily Destry The Secret War of Harry Frigg FYI Daily The Secret War of Harry Frigg Mr. Bean Mr. Bean Cycling The Chase: Celebrity Special State of Play FYI Daily

Wild Wild West The Lost World Jurassic Park III Jurassic World Jurassic Park The Lost World Jurassic Park III Jurassic World Jurassic Park Rambo Rocky Balboa Maverick

11:25am The Top Ten Show 2016 11:40am Billy Madison 1:25pm The Top Ten Show 2016 1:45pm The Benchwarmers 3:25pm The Bad Education Movie 5:05pm 1941 7:10pm Top Five 9:00pm The Benchwarmers 10:30pm The Bad Education Movie 12:10am Billy Madison

7:00am 7:20am 7:40am 8:05am 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:30am 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 5:35pm 6:00pm 6:35pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 12:00am 12:50am

The Mindy Project The Mindy Project Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Made in Chelsea Hollyoaks Omnibus Coach Trip Coach Trip Coach Trip Coach Trip Coach Trip Turner and Hooch The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers on Holiday Gogglebox Gogglebox

6:30am Star Trek Beyond: Special 7:00am Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods 8:50am Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F 10:30am The Dressmaker 12:30pm Spud 2:30pm Kite 4:05pm Suicide Squad: Special 4:35pm The Martian 7:00pm Spud Teenager Troye Sivan tries to fit in during his first year at an elite boarding school for boys. 9:00pm The Dressmaker Kate Winslet’s glamorous fashionista returns to her sleepy hometown to settle old scores. 11:00pm The Martian 1:25am Kite 3:00am The Rendlesham UFO Incident 4:35am Deep in the Wood

SUNDAY TV

7:00am 7:30am 8:00am 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 11:30am 1:30pm 4:30pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 12:15am 1:15am 1:45am 2:15am 3:45am 4:15am 4:45am 5:00am

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Football Football Football Football Football Football The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Live Nissan Super Sunday Live Nissan Super Sunday Live Spanish Football Live Spanish Football Goals on Sunday Football Football The Sunday Supplement Football Football Football Gold Football Sunderland take on Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light in the return of the Tees-Wear derby in the Premier League. Football

Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest ATP Masters: Cincinnati Rugby Championship Highlights Rugby Championship Highlights ATP Masters: Cincinnati Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Football ATP Masters: Cincinnati Live GAA Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments ATP Masters: Cincinnati EFL Goals Live ATP Masters Final: Cincinnati Rugby Championship Highlights La Liga

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10:15am Animal Park Summer Special 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Wanted Down Under Revisited 12:45pm Heir Hunters 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Red Rock 3:25pm Escape to the Country 4:25pm Think Tank 5:10pm Flog It! 6:10pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Panorama 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Eat Well for Less 10:30pm Mrs. Brown’s Boys 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Have I Got Old News for You 12:15am Have I Got a Bit More Old News for You

7:30am Homes Under the Hammer 8:30am The Housing Enforcers 9:00am Natural World 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm Olympics 2016 3:00pm Three Up, Two Down 3:30pm Hi-De-Hi! 4:10pm Sahara with Michael Palin 5:10pm Great Interior Design Challenge 6:10pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Debatable 7:30pm Make Me an Egghead 8:00pm Britain’s Hardest Workers: Inside the Low Wage Economy 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Only Connect 10:00pm Ripper Street 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Robot Wars 1:15am Full Steam Ahead 2:15am Matron, Medicine and Me: 70 Years of the NHS

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Born to be Wild Series in which amateur naturalists explain their passions. 9:00pm Life Story An orphaned assassin hunts down the henchmen of a child-slavery cartel in a dystopian nearfuture. 10:00pm The Queen Mary: Greatest Ocean Liner 11:00pm BBC Proms 2016 1:00am Timewatch BBC investigative documentary series which takes a new perspective on historical events. 2:00am Time Shift 3:00am Entertaining the Troops 4:00am The Queen Mary: Greatest Ocean Liner

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm Alphabetical 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm 500 Questions 11:00pm ITV News 11:40pm Spotless 12:40am Britain as Seen on ITV 1:10am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55am Nightscreen

7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20am Dinner Date 8:10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:30am Psych 11:20am Royal Pains 12:15pm Dinner Date 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 7:50pm You’ve Been Framed! 8:30pm You’ve Been Framed! Gold 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 11:00pm American Dad! 12:00am Family Guy

7:00am 7:10am 7:35am 8:35am 9:35am 10:40am 11:05am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:05pm 3:05pm 4:10pm 5:15pm 5:50pm 6:20pm 6:55pm 7:55pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am 1:15am 3:10am 3:30am

Movies Now In Loving Memory Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Murder, She Wrote Love Your Garden Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is In Loving Memory Rising Damp George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Agatha Christie’s Marple Case Sensitive Liverpool 1 Inspector Morse ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping Innovative, value-formoney products brought directly to you at home.

7:10am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Simpsons 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 3:40pm Wedding Town 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Gok’s Fill Your House for Free 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Make My Body Better 10:00pm The Big Fat Quiz of Everything 11:30pm Naked Attraction 12:35am 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 1:35am The World’s Weirdest Weather 2:30am One Born: What Happened Next?

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Magnum, P.I. Gunsmoke The Sweeney Ironside Quincy M.E. Magnum, P.I. Gunsmoke Cycling Storage Wars Storage Wars The Sweeney Quincy M.E. Ironside Storage Wars Storage Wars Cycling Motogp Highlights The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! FYI Daily The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! Don’t Say a Word FYI Daily Don’t Say a Word Motorsport UK Cycling ITV4 Nightscreen

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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Expecting Amish 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News FIA World Rally Championship Highlights Police Interceptors Unleashed... Celebrity Big Brother Tattoo Disasters UK Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! Super Casino Person of Interest Criminals Caught on Camera

10:30am The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 1:30pm Chappie 3:40pm Unbroken 6:00pm Sword of Vengeance 7:30pm Walking Tall 9:00pm The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 12:00am Chappie

7:35am Death Becomes Her 9:25am The Wedding Ringer 11:15am Pitch Perfect 2 Special 11:45am South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut 1:15pm Pitch Perfect 2 3:15pm Office Space 4:50pm In Her Shoes 7:10pm The Wedding Ringer 9:00pm Pitch Perfect 2 11:00pm Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story 12:45am Superbad

7:00am 7:45am 8:10am 8:40am 9:05am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am

Charmed Hollyoaks Coach Trip Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Coach Trip The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Made in Chelsea Gogglebox The Big Bang Theory

7:00am The Rendlesham UFO Incident 8:35am Suicide Squad: Special 9:05am Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods 10:55am Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F 12:40pm The Dressmaker 2:40pm Kite 4:15pm The Martian 6:40pm The Top Ten Show 2016 7:00pm The Dressmaker Kate Winslet’s glamorous fashionista returns to her sleepy hometown to settle old scores. 9:00pm The Martian Ridley Scott’s spectacular sci-fi adventure stars Matt Damon as an astronaut and botanist left stranded on Mars 11:25pm The Survivalist 1:15am Kite

MONDAY TV

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:55pm 10:00pm 12:00am 12:30am 1:30am 2:30am 3:30am 4:00am 4:30am 5:00am

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Raw Goals on Sunday Football Football The Premier League Years Football Football BPL Legends EFL Goals The Premier League Years Football Football EFL Goals Soccer A.M. Live Spanish Football Live Spanish Football SPFL Round Up La Liga Goals Premier League Review La Liga Goals BPL Legends SPFL Round Up Super League Fulltime The Premier League Years

Cricket Classics Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest ATP MastersCincinnati Highlights Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Live Elite League Speedway Super League Fulltime Cricket Elite League Speedway Super League Fulltime Cricket Day four of the first Test between South Africa and New Zealand at Kingsmead in Durban. Elite League Speedway Cricket’s Greatest

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In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I HAVE noticed a lot of people, especially British males, who seem to be getting dressed in the dark. I know it’s August and I know it’s hot but you are hurting my eyes! Where do I start? Cor, the list is endless. Ok here we go! You can’t wear checked shorts and a checked or striped shirt. The rule is simple. If you’re wearing striped or checked shirts you may only wear plain shorts and vice versa. Unless your house is burning down and the only thing you can throw on are both checked, as soon as you and the family are safe ditch the shirt. Socks with sandals are an offence punishable by an on the spot fine. If you’re not built like an Olympic weightlifter you may not wear sleeveless vests, especially with a beer gut, just to show misspelt tattoos. On the subject of tattoos, ladies over a certain age should not have them full stop. And if you had them done when you were younger, don’t you wish you hadn’t? Gents, are you an Olympic diver? If you had to think about that then the answer is no. Therefore, under no circumstances, are you

allowed to wear speedos on the beach. Ok? I must say this applies mainly to older Scandinavian men. They look ridiculous and not only can people see what sex you are, we can also tell your religion! Not pretty! A phrase you’re never ever going to hear is “Wow don’t those three-quarter length trousers look amazing with those crocs? Has Vogue been onto you about doing next month’s cover?” Crocs may only be worn by hospital theatre staff in green scrubs and masks. And there’s a good reason for the masks, they don’t want to be recognised out in the street as croc wearers. And what’s the British obsession with wearing football shirts? If you’re going out for a family meal put a decent shirt on please and junior doesn’t need one either, unless, of course, you’re going to watch or play footy. Have a look at how the Spanish dress their kids. Amazing, and a lot to be learnt there. I’m not going to write anything about the ladies because I’m a gentleman but please just note; if you can see your undies every time you move your dress or skirt may just be too short and a shade tight. I mentioned tattoos before and that reminded me of a young lady on the beach. I noticed she had a big lettuce leaf tattoo coming out the back of her bikini bottoms. I had to ask her what it was and she said: “It’s just the tip of the iceberg!”

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Beaten by the table Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

I DON’T know why I bother doing the Euro Millions lottery, although I refuse to participate every week, and certainly not immediately after it has been won. I mean, hey, what can you buy for €15 million these days? No, I prefer to wait until the jackpot has built up to a sufficient level to make it worthwhile getting in the car and making the three kilometre trip to my closest lottery outlet. And that’s another thing, why can’t I simply walk to the nearest shop to buy my tickets as I did in the UK? But I repeat, why bother, because it’s a foregone conclusion that I will never win a life changing amount of dosh. Sure I have collected a few euros here and there like most people, but

PRETTY PINS: Betty Grable’s $1 million insured legs.

You chose a picture of a movie star from a selection on a big screen and the one that the flickering light stopped on was the winner... I won three times with Betty Grable alone. ‘lucky’ just does not figure in my CV. Mind you it was different when I was a kid and I could not put a foot wrong, always winning plasticky or cuddly soft toy stuff at fairgrounds and suchlike. I have vivid memories of one childhood summer holiday in Margate when I would regularly play on the horse racing game in Dreamland, the famous leisure park that was a permanent feature at the resort. This involved rolling hard rubber balls up a slope and into barely ball sized holes that would move your geegee along a set course. The other customers would groan and wave the white

flag when I took to those balls. I won more races than Red Rum. Then there was the stall where you chose a picture of a movie star from a selection on a big screen and the one that the flickering light stopped on was the winner. I won three times with Betty Grable alone, the first Hollywood actress to insure her legs for $1 million. Later in life I became a confirmed leg man where the ladies were concerned. It could be just coincidence, but I doubt it. Then it all changed and my luck switched from positive to negative. The low point was during one after show party at the end of our Panto run when, traditionally, our own ‘Dafta Awards’ were handed out. On this particular occasion I was short listed for ‘best legs’ with the other nominees who were: Principal Boy (a girl); Principal Girl (a girl) and The Table (a table) in scene three. I came fourth!

Russia and Turkey could be a potential danger to Europe John Smith Random thoughts... THINGS change so quickly in the modern world that it is sometimes difficult to be absolutely certain as to where the loyalty of different countries lies and their positions can change dramatically, almost at the drop of a hat. For years the European Union has flirted with Turkey offering the promise of EU membership which would allow Turkish citizens free passage throughout Europe in return for it being a potential new market. It has a large land mass straddling two continents and for many, blocking the irresistible march of Islamic fundamentalism. As the number of refugees from Syria grew to flood proportions, with Turkey being not only a gigantic refugee camp but also a conduit for refugees smuggling themselves

FALL OUT: Presidents Putin and Erdoğan, over shooting of a Russian aircraft. into Europe via Greece and the Baltics, so the EU offered them a deal: the rights of movement for Turkish citizens would be made easy prior to membership provided Turkey controlled the movement of those coming from the East. For some this was the last straw

and it may well be that the imagined threat of millions of Muslim Turks arriving in the UK swayed voters in the referendum, although there are of course a huge number of Turks living in the UK and across Europe already who managed to enter quite legally.

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Protect your passport ALTHOUGH it appears, following the result of the referendum, a number of British passport holders (many of them long-time residents in Spain) have been looking at ways of retaining EU nationality - thanks to Irish ancestors, displaced German Jewish family and residency rights there is no question that many people still see a British passport as a valuable commodity. It’s for that reason, and the fact so many British holidaymakers are travelling the world, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued timely advice about safeguarding your passport. It’s being shared by the British Embassy in Madrid through newspapers such as Euro Weekly News which has a large readership amongst those living here and visitors. According to the FCO, more than 5,000 passports were lost in Spain in 2015 meaning potentially 5,000 people are travelling throughout Europe or further afield using one of those stolen British passports. Apart from the potential identity fraud and sheer inconvenience of visiting an Embassy or Consulate to prove your right to receive a temporary travel document, there’s also a significant cost involved as the British government ensures charges are in accordance with the cost of administering the activity. The travel document costs £100 (€120) and a new passport, only available from the passport office in the UK, can cost between £72.50 (€87) and £103 (€122) and may involve an interview at a passport office depending on how quickly you need it. So follow FCO advice to ensure you’re not caught out.

In the meantime, Turkey had fallen out with Russia following the shooting down of a Russian aircraft that was patrolling in Syria and it looked as if the two nations could themselves be in a state of potential armed aggression. Then, of course, came the attempted coup in Turkey which some believe was backed, if not inspired by the USA. With a new cold war and the Islamic concept of ‘the enemy of my enemy is my friend’, there has been a marked détente between Turkey and Russia which may bode ill for the future. It certainly looks as if the EU will attempt to act diplomatically against Turkey in the event that the government there brings back the death penalty for those who rebelled against it. Now we So whilst the fears of the many want to who foresaw a new Muslim tide hear your views. sweeping across Europe appear to be unjustified today, a comYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE bined Turkey and Russia could - YOUR OPINION well become a potent political www.euroweeklynews.com foe in the future.

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Referendum: democratic deficit DOES Ron from Mallorca really believe that the referendum result was democratic? A democratic vote means that all people affected should be allowed a vote. I’m sure I don’t have to point out just how many people affected were not allowed a vote. It has been well publicised. And no, I won’t get over it, Ron, having paid into UK coffers for over 50 years as have a good many other expats including my husband. Christine, Mijas Costa

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We had Muslim stokers working in the stoke hold, they would go into the galley after I’d cleaned up for the day and cook themselves something, leaving behind a terrible mess. I would have to get up extra early at 5am to clean up before I could start my day’s chores. The cook suggested I put bacon rashers over the door and on the door handle so I followed his advice, that soon stopped them and I got my full night’s sleep! Joseph Billet

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HE is always complaining about the foreign immigrants into his own country, that they do not bother to speak the language, and many sponge off of the state and do not pay their fair share of tax. But he too is an immigrant and has lived in his adopted country for about 10 years, but apart from perhaps managing to say please and thank you, also doesn’t speak the language. But luckily he does not need to since he only mixes with other immigrants from his own country and culture and, anyway, his seven-year-old child can speak the language. He does get very upset at times and often complains that many of the businesses, services and organisations are not the same as the country from which he came. This, especially, when he has to go to see a doctor who cannot understand him and he cannot understand the doctor. Surely the doctor should speak his language? He certainly does not like to be called an immigrant, how distasteful. He is not an immigrant, he is an expat. That sounds much better. Still, he does like the sun and the sea of the Costa del Sol, so manages to put up with all the other annoying facets of Spain. David Petie

I AM puzzled and amazed by the words used in your article about the temporary medical centre in Javea... “half of the playground was taken to build the medical centre with the loss of the football pitch and table tennis area”...well, I pass this area twice a day and, no way has half the area been used, not even quarter and the children are still playing football, basketball and the two table tennis tables are still there, moved a little sideways but still available although seldom actually used. Personally, I was delighted to see this building and very much hope it could become permanent as there are many elderly people in the area who find the journey to the Port or the Pueblo quite difficult. Surely life is all about compromise and sharing and I feel this is a somewhat selfish attitude being expressed here by one group. I accept they painted the walls and arranged for provision of football nets, tennis tables, basketball hoops, etc. and tidied up the area...I am in no way diminishing the effort put in here and I applauded it at the time. Previously there was a temporary school building there and the surface was already concreted and even. We all have to live together and learn to share facilities and arrange things for the best interests of the whole community. Margaret F Carlin, Javea

Expatriate elections AS we have now read there will be no ‘vote for life’ for 15-year plus expatriates as promised by David Cameron in his 2015 manifesto, the same one in which he regretfully promised the Brexit referendum. The reason given that it would be too difficult to put into practice.

WHY are so many older people in Engla n d , the ve ry one s w ho w ould ha ve clearer memories of the war against N az i domina tion, s o be w itc he d by those who had sympathy with that ideology? Statistics show that their preferred newspaper is the Daily Mail, whose owners, the Rothermeres, were friends and supporters of Hitler in the 1930s. Also, plus 65s are more likely to support UKIP, whose leader Nigel Farage was known in his younger days to be a troublemaker and National Front supporter.

I suggest we lobby Mrs May and both Houses to create a constituency and MP purely for expats. This MP would then represent our interests. There is a lot of support for this and if anyone needs names of sympathetic ears or suitable contacts please contact me via the EuroWeekly News and I will be happy to help. It’s up to us to help ourselves. Rachelle Hughes

Noise pollution WHILST I think it is overall a good thing to contain the noise levels in and

The present day rhetoric of both the Mail and Farage show they still represent the same neo-fascist sentiments by whipping up a frenzy of nationalism and xenophobia. Having lit the touch-paper in England, Farage is now due to start a tour of European countries to advise Eurosceptic parties on how to follow UKIP’s lead. Europe beware! Treat this dangerous man with the same caution you would a hate-preaching Muslim cleric entering your country. PS, I see he has grown ‘the moustache’ for the trip. Elaine

around the main square in Torremolinos, I feel the police and local council are missing a far louder problem that has been going on for years. I talk of the motorbike that rules the decibel charts and has been number one for ages. I live on the main road which runs through Benalmadena Costa which sometimes feels like I am sleeping next to the Isle of Man TT circuit, with unprecedented levels of noise created by motorbikes and larger scooters. It is not something that is confined to late night but a genuine very loud assault on people’s ears at anytime. Why do the police allow this noise to continue when the number of fines issued would probably clear the out-

standing debts to the EU? Naturally I am making the assumption that there are laws preventing this volume and can certainly see why Spanish people are voted one of the loudest races on Earth, as they have to speak up to be heard. Johnathan Robertson

The bacon blowback THE letter in last week’s edition of EWN (issue 1623, August 11-17) regarding burying Muslim terrorists with pigs, reminded me of when I was a young galley boy during WWII.

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I’m kind of comfortable with getting older because it’s better than the other option, which is being dead. So I’ll take getting older. George Clooney

in history AD 79 - Mount Vesuvius erupted in southern Italy after centuries of dormancy, devastating the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum and killing thousands 1305 - Scottish patriot William Wallace was hung, drawn, beheaded and quartered in London 1308 - Pope Clement V pardoned Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, absolving him of charges of heresy 1350 - John II, also known as John the Good, succeeded Philip VI as king of France 1485 - Henry Tudor defeated Richard III at Bosworth, establishing the Tudor dynasty in England and ending the War of the Roses 1561 - Eighteen-year-old Mary, Queen of Scots, returned to Scotland after spending 13 years in France 1587 - Virginia Dare, the first English child born in what would become the United States, was brought into the world in the Roanoke Island colony 1612 - Three women from Samlesbury, Lancashire, were put on trial accused of witchcraft 1667 - John Milton published Paradise Lost 1692 - Five women were hanged in Salem, Massachusetts, after being convicted of witchcraft 1794 - France surrendered the island of Corsica to the British 1821 - Spanish Viceroy Juan de O’Donoju signed the Treaty of Cordoba, approving a plan to make Mexico an independent constitutional monarchy 1847 - Under the pseudonym Currer Bell, Charlotte Bronte sent a manuscript of Jane Eyre to her publisher in London 1875 - Captain Matthew Webb of Great Britain became the first man to successfully swim the English Channel without assistance 1911 - A dispatcher at the New York Times office sent the first telegram around the world via commercial service 1934 - Adolf Hitler, who was already chancellor, was elected president of Germany 1936 - Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca was shot by Franco’s troops after being forced to dig his own grave 1964 - The Beatles launched their first American tour at Cow Palace in San Francisco 1976 - Mary Langdon became Britain’s first female firefighter in Battle, East Sussex 1981 - Mark David Chapman was sentenced to 20 years to life for the murder of John Lennon

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That’s the staggering, humorous thing about money. If you haven’t got taste, money doesn’t matter: You’ll always look ghastly. Joanna Lumley Photo Credit Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock

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The problem with being punctual is that nobody is there to appreciate it.

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

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Songs My Brothers Taught Me Directed by: Chloe Zhao Starring: John Reddy, Jashuan St John, Irene Bedard, Taysha Fuller The setting is the often starkly beautiful Badlands of South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, while most of the key players are young Lakota Native Americans who attend Little Wound High School. Johnny and his pre-teen sister, Jashaun, spend their time on horseback when they’re not selling illegal liquor or tattoo-designed apparel. Director Chloe Zhao captures the subtleties of a marginalised existence in which the historic culture of a people can no longer compete on a level playing field with the modern problems of poverty, alcoholism, and violence.

Alvaro Negredo Sanchez, footballer, August 20

Nicknamed the Beast of Vallecas, Madrid-born Negredo currently plays in Middlesborough on loan from Valencia. He has been a Spanish international player since 2009 and was part of the team which won Euro 2012.

• Robert Redford, actor, August 18, 80 This actor-director founded the Sundance Film Festival. He has starred in classics including All the President’s Men, The Sting and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Ordinary People, his debut as a director, earned him Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture. • Bill Clinton, former US president, August 19, 70 The 42nd president of the United States, Clinton was in office from 1993 to 2001 and later started the William J Clinton Foundation aiming to improve world health. • Anne Hobbs, former tennis player, August 21, 57 Hobbs represented Great Britain in the Wightman and Federation Cups between 1978 and 1989 and was ranked top British player various times during her 12-year career, achieving a best WTA rank of 33 in singles and 6 in doubles. • Diane Setterfield, author, August 22, 52 This British author’s debut novel, The Thirteenth Tale, was a New York Times number one best seller and was turned into a TV film. Bellman & Black, her second novel, was published in 2013. • Kobe Bryant, basketball player, August 23, 38 A legend in American basketball, he helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three consecutive NBA Championships between 2000 and 2002 and another two in 2009 and 2010. • Rupert Grint, actor, August 24, 28 This British actor won a Young Artist Award for Most Promising Young Newcomer for his portrayal of Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. He only decided to audition for the rule due to his ginger hair.

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Unscramble the name of a famous former middle-distance runner: STAR OR BEGINNER Unscramble the name of a famous type of apple (two words): GRIN AT HYMNS

Hexagram

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 (TIMBRE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

BREECH BUMBLE CARROT CREASE CRUISE DAINTY ELDEST GOOBER GRASSY HEARSE

IMBIBE INNATE INTERN METTLE SALINE SPINAL STRUNG TIMBRE (10) UMPIRE

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1 Stated 2 Fecund 3 Artful 4 Lichen 5 Confer 6 Wallow 7 Thence 8 Locals 9 Letter 10 Cookie 11 Adores 12 Teethe 13 Hackle 14 Coffee 15 Exotic 16 Threat 17 Echoes 18 Heater 19 Exhort

YOUR STARS VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) The changes that have already started in the way that you see your life have given pause for thought. You are sure that you could have done better but maybe it is not clear how. Take a step back now and see where you came from. Two years ago where were you heading? Do you still want to follow that path? A need to get back on track can start this week. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) It becomes clear to you that some friends are drifting away. We all have to make changes as life itself is a constantly shifting event. You prefer to hold on to what is familiar and you are not alone in that. At the moment, however, there is much for you to experience, see and feel. Sometimes this brings you discomfort and sometimes unimaginable joy. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) With a lot of pent-up energy and not a little determination the month is off to a strong start with you. Be aware, however, that treading on the toes of influential people is not to be advised. Your feeling that you are right is admirable, but be tactful. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) You of all people understand the importance of the spiritual side of life. Despite being successful in your own right there is the need to bring this to other people. In sharing your experiences this year you come to a better understanding yourself.

LEO

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Certainly there have been times that you felt crestfallen. Sometimes circumstances bring us down. Avoid believing in the myth of ‘what should have been’. What you are is not what others see but what you feel inside. Success does not depend upon your bank balance but rather more your spiritual progress. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your practical streak is in full force. Over the next months you will bring much benefit to those around you, in financial terms perhaps, but also spiritually. This week, in itself, shows you how others value your presence and advice. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Your lot is to be optimistic and positive. Perhaps in the last few months there was the need to take on the problems of others. However, you absolutely must get a balance here. Concentrate this week on getting your body and mind in good shape. That means being a little self-centred to start with. A good routine is essential and the will to stick with it. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your very nature can lead to internal struggles. In the coming months, however, the truth becomes clear. What is outside of your experience now will become a part of your make-up. Any fear that you had of the unknown gradually diminishes. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There has been a very strong feeling through these

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last few weeks. This feeling has been one of spirituality. Your thoughts have been deeper than usual and the sense that there is more to life is acute. This, therefore, gives an impetus to everything that you do this week. The need to progress both on the home and business front has rarely been stronger. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) In the last few weeks there may have been a sense of being not quite in control. That is something to deal with this week. Real progress will only be made when you have faced what is not wanted. You will rid yourself of any negative emotions quickly by facing them. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You are a great charmer but it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Is there the possibility that your romantic life needs tidying up? Perhaps the number of irons that you have in the fire is causing problems? This week, make it a priority to simplify your life. Be strong and straight with others. A clean slate for the future means not letting small matters run away with you. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The ever-inquisitive part of your brain is in high spirits. Clearly there is much to be known and enjoyed over the coming months. Begin at the beginning though. Before you throw yourself into a spiritual or business endeavour, get the facts. I don't mean what people tell you they think. What you need right now is proof that your interest in a certain area is justified.

SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE 1. What is the name of the eccentric medium and clairvoyant in Noël Coward’s 1941 comic play Blithe Spirit? 2. Which BBC national radio station broadcasts on 693 kHz and 909 kHz on the Medium Wave (MW)? 3. Cyril Mead and Edward McGinnis are the real names of which British comedy double act? 4. Built by the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) between 1998 and 2008, what is the name of the biggest, most complex experimental facility ever built and the biggest single machine in the world? 5. Which two British comedy performers starred in the 2000 teen comedy Kevin & Perry Go Large? 6. Heather Small was the lead singer of which dance music band, whose UK Top 10 hit singles include: One Night in Heaven, Moving on Up, Sight for Sore Eyes and Search for a Hero? 7. Born in St George, Barbados in October 1961, with which sport would you principally associate Gladstone Small? 8. Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Kenney Jones and Jimmy Winston were the original members of which rock band formed in East London in 1965? 9. Which football club, currently playing in the Championship, was formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance? 10. Which famous theoretical physicist said: “Anyone who doesn’t take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either”? Answers 1. MADAME ARCATI, 2. BBC RADIO LIVE, 3. LITTLE AND LARGE, 4. LARGE HADRON COLLIDER (LHC), 5. Harry ENFIELD and Kathy BURKE, 6. M PEOPLE, 7. CRICKET, 8. SMALL FACES, 9. BIRMINGHAM CITY, 10. Albert EINSTEIN (quote was originally in German)

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

TARGET: • Average: 9 • Good: 13 • Very good: 18 • Excellent: 23

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION aged dang doge dong drag dreg egad ergo gean gear gnaw goad goer gone gore gown grad gran grew grow ogre rage rang wage agone anger argon dodge gonad goner gored grade grand groan grown orang organ raged range waged wager wagon wodge wrong danged danger dodger dragon gadder gander garden gnawed gnawer goaded gowned graded grande onager orange ranged dowager groaned wagoner wordage wronged DOWNGRADE

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Cryptic

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

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Quick

Across 1 Not in suitable clothes (6) 3 Lair Edward damaged (6) 8 Dingy? No, it beats me (5) 10 Type of weather upset Alec and Tim (7) 11 Further inside Bosnia, not Herzegovina (7) 12 Getting back terse note about ceasefire (5) 13 Equines are in Mississippi (5) 15 Show from the Bush era (5) 20 Giants start off getting really excellent scores (5) 22 Devious First Lady has forged visa (7) 24 Be worthy of French version of verse (7) 25 Cattle drive (5) 26 Recognise a South American stringed instrument (6) 27 Hack from South Carolina they upset (6)

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Down 1 A big test or agreement (6) 2 Dance in Manhattan goes ahead (5) 4 Former partner is starting to live (5) 5 Tell lies about rude act (7) 6 Edited novel and lost on purpose (6) 7 Look down on second cereal (5) 9 Earthy pigment discovered in Scottish loch reservoir (5) 14 Somehow lose oar in spray (7) 16 Takes photos of cold times (5)

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1 Fancy, 4 Hives, 9 Chianti, 10 Drain, 11 Tense, 12 Granite, 14 Shoe, 16 Messy, 18 Aired, 21 Mars, 24 Reeling, 26 Omega, 28 Mates, 29 Transit, 30 Caper, 31 Peter. Down: 2 Alien, 3 Confess, 5 India, 6 Examine, 7 Lingo, 8 Under, 9 Cite, 13 Rear, 15 Hymn, 17 Electra, 19 Isolate, 20 Grime, 22 Agate, 23 Bait, 25 Issue, 27 Elsie.

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17 When speaking collects groups (6) 18 Prevent from appearing in avant-garde ‘Terminator’ movie (5) 19 Announcement last month about Spain (6) 21 Derived from parts of fish (5) 23 Dull entertainer tries for part (5) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 4 represents Y and 5 represents B, so fill in Y every time the figure 4 appears and B every time the figure 5 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 Triumph (7) 5 Has concern for (5) 8 Mythical winged monster (7) 9 Large type of crow (5) 10 See 22 11 Bring back to original condition (7) 12 Small ornamental box (6) 14 Dress, clothing (6) 17 Specimen (7) 19 Respond to (5) 22/10 Person or thing that appears threatening but is ineffectual (5,5) 23 Intense desire for some particular thing (7) 24 Automobile race run over public roads (5) 25 More merciful or tolerant (7)

Down 1 Faculty of seeing (5) 2 Remain emotionally or intellectually attached (5) 3 Compel to behave in a certain way (7) 4 Person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event (6) 5 Coagulated milk used to make cheese (5) 6 Small, square pasta envelopes with savoury fillings (7) 7 Genuine (7) 12 Less expensive (7) 13 Surgeon's knife (7) 15 Stretch of land (7) 16 Writing implement (6) 18 Celebration (5) 20 Moving quickly and lightly (5) 21 Closely constrained (5)

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

1 Coarse, 4 Gallop, 9 Unaware, 10 Glare, 11 Sweet, 12 Survive, 13 Secure, 15 Begged, 18 Arrived, 20 Falls, 23 Trail, 24 Pyramid, 25 Donkey, 26 Gently.

Down: 1 Clubs, 2 Aware, 3 Scatter, 5 Anger, 6 Leaving, 7 Pretend, 8 Dense, 13 Started, 14 Certain, 16 Enforce, 17 Adapt, 19 Value, 21 Limit, 22 Sadly.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Tunes, 4 Tigre, 7 Dye, 8 Ganador, 9 Periodico, 13 Cleaner, 15 Esa, 16 Eagle, 17 Shark. Down: 1 Todo, 2 Niece, 3 Siguiente, 4 Tenedores, 5 God, 6 Earn, 10 Cueva, 11 Ache, 12 Dark, 14 Egg.

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Across 5 Saucepans (9) 8 Comb (for hair) (5) 9 To bring (5) 10 Alquitrán (3) 11 Now (at this time, immediately) (5) 12 Permitir (5) 13 Granizada (9)

Down 1 Butterflies (insects) (9) 2 Vegetal (9) 3 Retratos (9) 4 Gentleman (9) 6 Hablar (5) 7 Corona (de rey, reina) (5)

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THE US novelist’s sup e r b l y sa t i r i c al fifth novel is a grand old yarn which tells the st o r y o f ‘ Pi p ’ Ty l e r, a y o u n g wo m a n wi t h a ridiculous $130,000 in student debt, who is squatting with anarchists in Oakland an d h a s a d i ff i c u lt relationship with her mo t h e r, a wo m a n wh o l i v e s a s a recluse under an invented name. Pip does not know wh o h e r f a t h e r i s and is about to embar k o n t h e se a r ch for her him when a German flatmate offers to secure her an inte r n sh i p wi t h a WikiLeaks-type organisation, and from there the story really flies. books@euroweeklynews.com

ALTHOUGH crosswords are a great way to stimulate the mind and pass the time, the advent of phone technology means there are a huge variety of handy mobile apps you can use to help improve your cognitive function and memory, while still having fun. Here are 10 of the very best. 1) Luminosity: With tens of milions of addicted users learning every day, Luminosity is the grandfather of cognitive apps. It offers more than 25 games designed to stimulate the mind through unique challenges and tasks designed by qualified scientists to establish a formidable daily training routine. Also available on computer.

3) Peak: possibly the most mobilefriendly app for those on the move or travelling a long distance, Peak offers a state-of-the-art mind mending regime that incorporates Cambridge University research with unique programmes targeting specific skills intensively over a few weeks. A key focus is instilling solid mental habits that will stick with you over time. 4) Elevate: With crystal clear visuals and the ability to change difficulty levels, Elevate is a very userfriendly app which has more than 30 individual mini-games against which to pit your wits. The mental multi-vitamin gives users a new set

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5) Fitbrains: Devised more like a physical fitness training app, with games grouped into different workout sessions targeting alternative mental muscles, Fitbrains also promotes the importance of emotional intelligence, moving away from memory to tackle feelings and behaviour patterns.

8) Eidetic: An app entirely devoted to improving your memory, Eidetic uses spaced repetition techniques to help you recall specific numbers or words. Rather than working generally like other memory apps, it trains you to remember specific items you consider important such as bank account details, quotes, and telephone numbers.

6) Personal Zen: Described as a digital mental health revolution, this app pledges to reduce anxiety in just a few minutes per day. A deceptively simple game involving happy and angry faced sprites popping out of the grass it encourages people to focus more on the pluses than the negatives and is backed up by results.

9) Happify: Does what it says on the tin. Happify trains your brain to be happier by using positive psychology techniques to teach lifechanging habits. Packed with quizzes and even a gratitude journal, it helps you cope with stress and conquer negativity, all with a big smile on your face.

7) Braingle: Using those infuriating optical illusions that demand a very particular form of reasoning, Braingle uses riddles and cryptography to sharpen your mind. There are brain teasers and various trivia and you can also play with or against friends or family making it a more social game than others.

10) Not the hole story: If ‘Riddle me this Batman’ rings a bell, you’ll love this app filled with extremely challenging riddles pushing your thinking power to the limit. Helped along by an easy-to-use interface you are given hints along the way, with the answer only revealed when you give up.

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

TARGET: • Average: 17 • Good: 24 • Very good: 35 • Excellent: 45

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION euro doeth drear duet erode errs erns enrol elude elute eluate evolute earn earns auld hued hurdle hurdler hurl hurler hate hated haul hauler haulers heat heated ever even evens ghat gold goer goers gore govern governs gear earner earners

Word Ladder WILD

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

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.

Wunderlist THE ideal app for compulsive list writers, Wunderlist allows you to keep all your ‘to dos’ and other lists in one place, on your phone, tablet or computer and it’s free. Along with making sure you never lose another list, this app lets you tick things off as you go and will even give you reminders for things you’re worried you might forget.

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of challenges each and every day. 2) Cognito: A whirlwind of plot lines, memory testing and fun, Cognito combines an intricate spying storyline with a variety of minigames and logic tests aimed at beefing up your brain power. Helpful statistics show how your mental performance has improved over time and it even provides healthy brain-training tips.

App of the Week

HOME BACK

Move from the start word (WILD) to the end word (HOME) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.

WILD WELD HELD HOLD HOLE HOME

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TO reduce the volume of work on police officers, a team of 19 new parking management officers (not traffic wardens) has been employed to deal with parking-related problems. They won’t use their full powers until September 1 but are currently on the streets of Gibraltar to familiarise themselves with patrol areas and let residents and tourists get used to their presence.

TOBACCO sales in Malaga and Cadiz have seen a 7 per cent increase, the first time in years. It’s attributed to improved measures against smuggling from within and outwith Gibraltar and a crackdown on illegal Spanish factories. The Association representing sellers of tobacco in Spain confirms improvements are being noticed but it won’t become complacent.

FORMER UK Lib Dem leader, Lord Paddy Ashdown, will speak at the Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival. He will talk about his latest book ‘Game of Spies.’ Critics describe it as “a riveting three-way spy story set in occupied France” between 1942 and 1944, an account of the French resistance, Gestapo and Special Operations Executive activities.

THE Gibraltar Amateur Boxing Association has undertaken two charity events whereby it has raised the sum of £900 which it has donated to Clubhouse Gibraltar. The first event raised £500 with this latest event raising a further £400 and a cheque for that amount was presented to the Gibraltar Clubhouse CEO Emily Adamberry Olivero by George Victory and a number of club members. The Boxing Association has supported Clubhouse Gibraltar for many years and this latest generous donation will help the organisation to continue its work ordered day and social events, which help people affected by mental health problems to develop their full potential.

Gibraltar Bill to allow same sex marriage By John Smith IN what could lead to a momentous change in the fabric of Gibraltar society, the government has announced that it published a Bill on August 15 to amend the Civil Marriage Act to allow for the civil marriage of same sex couples. This is a highly controversial matter as far as Gibraltar is concerned and there have been impassioned responses from both sides of the argument to the Command Paper which was issued in December 2015 inviting observations from the public at large with no less than 3,490 responses. The government is now going to some considerable lengths to make it clear that

There will be no demands upon existing religious groups to recognise any change.” in the event that the Bill is passed into law, there will be no demands upon existing religious groups to recognise any change in the definition of the ceremony known as ‘Holy Matrimony’ which is a sacrament of the Roman Catholic Church or its equivalent rites of marriage in the Hindu, Islamic or Jewish religions. It is expected that the Bill itself will be debated and voted on in six weeks’ time, in common with standard review and voting protocols.

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CIVIL MARRIAGE: To be allowed for same sex couples.

Governor visits Customs THE Governor of Gibraltar His Excellency Lt Gen Edward Davis visited the headquarters of HM Customs as part of his ongoing familiarisation exercise. On arrival he was greeted by the collector of customs John Rodriguez who gave him a thorough briefing on the work and activities of the department followed by a tour of various sections within HM Customs where he was able to meet a wide cross section of staff and given an insight of the work carried out by them. The visit ended with a trip on both customs vessels, HMC Seeker and Searcher where His Excellency had the opportunity to take the helm. The collector of customs said: “This was a great opportunity to brief His Excellency on the extensive and varied role of Gibraltar Customs and for him to experience this firsthand”.

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. THE presence of jellyfish in our coastal waters is becoming ever more frequent, especially in summer. Jellyfish do not attack people for fun. They put out stinging cells, which contain poison. When a jellyfish releases its venom, it is to hunt or to defend itself from some kind of danger. As a general rule, jellyfish stings are not usually serious, although there are always exceptions. These stings are generally characterised by irritation and burning. What happens if a jellyfish stings me? The common symptoms of jellyfish stings, assuming the patient is not allergic or suffering from some type of illness which could worsen the effects, are: -Pain -Burning -Inflammation and reddening -Bleeding How do I treat a jellyfish sting? When a jellyfish stings us, the pain and itchiness is immediate. The first thing that it is necessary to do is clean the area affected by the sting. We should never use freshwater, because it could break the stinging cells, causing another sting. To clean the area, a saline solution is perfect. In case you don’t have one, salt water could also be a solution. For approximately 15 minutes, we should apply cold to the affected zone. If you use ice, don’t apply the ice directly to the sting, but rather cover it with a cloth or a towel. If any of the ten-

tacle is still stuck to the skin, remove it, but never with the hands. Use some kind of pincers. You should also use some kind of antihistamine, for the reaction, and a painkiller for the pain. Pregnant women must pay special attention when taking antihistamines. If the pain is very intense, or the victim’s condition worsens, they should seek medical attention immediately. It’s not necessary to rub yourself, either with towels or with sand; not with anything that could hurt you even more. How can I avoid being stung by a jellyfish? You should keep an eye out for the appearance of these animals on beaches or places where you regularly swim. You should never touch or handle jellyfish if you are not wearing appropriate protective gloves. Limit yourself to looking at them from far away. They may be curious creatures, but you shouldn’t forget that their stings can be dangerous.

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Paradise found COCONUTS are a staple of many Indian, African and South-American cuisines and, despite growing popularity in the west, many of us are missing out on their full potential. You might have seen coconut milk in the Asian section of the supermarket, or c oc onut oil a nd juic e in health-food shops at an eyewatering price, but there’s no ne e d to pa y ove r the odds to enjoy the benefits of this remarkable healthy food. Even an old hairy coconut in the supermarket is chock full of vitamins, minerals and healthy fats, and it’s an inc re dibly ve rs a tile food tha t c a n pa c k a he a lthy punch to almost any meal. Once you crack open the nut, the water you discover inside is full of electrolytes, making it extremely hydrating and helpful in the summer heat. To get at the flesh simply take out the inner shell and peel the brown layer off, le a ving you w ith a de licious white ‘meat’ which is fille d w ith pla nt prote in containing 17 out of 20 essential amino acids, iron, folate, potassium, fibre and healthy MCT fats. If you go a s te p furthe r a nd pe e l the fle s h into flakes then dry them, you have all the ingredients you need to make coconut butter. Simply blend the flakes for 10-15 minutes, adding a little water if necessary. For coconut milk mix in a little more water. With the milk, butter, or fla ke s you ha ve a he a rthealthy addition to all sorts of me a ls , inc luding porridge, pancakes and curries.

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Five ways to take back control of your migraine By Estelle Mitchell www.thebodyworksclinic.com MIGRAINES, you never know when they will strike. It’s like an invisible lion following you and you never know when it’s going to strike. Here are five tips to help you turn that lion into a pussy cat. • Food and Drink Many migraine sufferers have a list of ‘trigger foods.’ While these can be a factor it’s more important to focus on the bigger picture: stay well hydrated and keep your blood sugar levels fairly stable. Alcohol is often a trigger: it dehydrates you and messes with your blood sugar levels! Drink water with your wine and make sure you eat to reduce the effects. • Exercise Any kind, get moving! Sitting hunched over your laptop

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Burning off the summer wine?

CLOCKING UP CALORIES: Many alcoholic drinks are laden with ‘empty calories.’ MANY of us will sip a glass or two of wine during the long hot summer nights, but exactly what do those drinks equate to in terms of exercise and burning off the calories consumed? According to new evidence produced by an online doctor service and inspired by the Olympics, the workouts could be a lot more intense than you

may think, leading you to second guess that second glass. Two glasses of wine contain around 437 calories. A person weighing 11st (around 70kg) would need to do more than 30 minutes of Olympic running, boxing or kayaking in order to burn off those calories. A chocolate digestive biscuit with a cup of tea can easily turn

into four which equates to around 343 calories. This is the same amount of energy burned by 30 minutes of Olympic swimming. Fitness experts often point to swimming as one of the most comprehensive cardiovascular workouts around. Two pints of lager not only contains around four units of alcohol but also has around 360

calories. To burn these off you would have to undertake 30 minutes of taekwondo. Half an hour of Olympic level water polo would burn off a 350-calorie slice of chocolate fudge cake while two caffe lattes would rack up around 360 calories that could be burned off with half an hour of judo.

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Delicate dreams THEY don’t call it beauty sleep for no reason. A good night’s rest is nature’s sure-fire way of helping you look your best but unfortunately, catching that rest is much harder in the modern world. Follow these tips to look your fresh-faced best, even if you’ve been tossing and turning all night long. Your first port of call is being hydrated by drinking plenty of water and avoiding sugary juices, coffee and energy drinks. Before you sleep eat a watery veg like cucumber to unconsciously hydrate without running to the bathroom all night. If you wear make-up, take it off before you hit the hay. No excuses. Irritated eyes and clogged pores isn’t the best morning look, especially if you’ve been smudging cosmetics on your pillow for eight hours. That doesn’t mean sleeping entirely au na-

turel however, as there are skin products which help your skin repair itself at night. Find the one that suits you and make its application an evening routine. Finally, never underestimate the importance of your environment. Aim for complete darkness which boosts melatonin levels while reducing distractions. This especially involves getting rid of all those radiant phone and computer screens. Put away the technology, spray some lavender, turn out the lights, and reap the rewards.

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Discovering the benefits of balancing EXERCISE doesn’t have to involve leopard print tights, bandanas or disco music. In fact it doesn’t even have to involve weights, running, hiking or swimming. Some of the most beneficial routines can be done easily from the comfort of your home and are suitable for most people, regardless of their age or experience. The simple act of balancing recruits lots of the tiny muscles, ligaments and tendons time forgot and can help restore

both your strength and agility. Simply standing on one leg is much harder than it might seem. You can use a chair to help and progress to raising one arm and one leg away from your body, going further as you get stronger. You can even stand on a pillow or close your eyes to make the balancing act more challenging while turning slowly at the waist will help your core strength.

Raising your knee towards your chest and holding it in position is another progression, while, if you’re feeling ambitious, you can add small one kilo weights to your wrists or ankles for a tougher challenge. There are remarkable mental benefits to practicing balancing too as it involves focus, concentration and willpower, while freeing your mind from worry in the same way that meditation or yoga practice can.

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You will find top class Asian Fusion at Fuengirola’s Bing restaurant BING, Fuengirola’s top-class Asian Fusion restaurant, is now open all throughout the day on Saturdays and Sundays, much to the delight of hungry locals and loyal customers. This uncommonly delicious and extremely well-regarded restaurant has decided to delight patrons by opening from 1pm until late at the weekend, in a nod to popular demand. If you’re looking for outstanding Asian food, combinging the very best dishes from China and Thailand, then take your family and friends to Bing. The restaurant’s acclaimed and high quality dishes have seen Bing gain astronomical popularity in Fuengirola, despite opening only recently. It should be pointed out, however, that owner Sara and her husband, Bing, have 14 years of practical experience running a terrific restaurant in Marbella to rave reviews.

ASIAN FUSION: Enjoy a fantastic dining experience with delicious food and lovely staff. Bing’s phenomenally prepared dishes include Thai Chicken Satay Skewers in a smooth and rich peanut sauce, red and green curries, succulent fish, and an impressive array of

vegetarian options. All types of noodles, spiced to your preference, with beef, prawns, chicken and vegetables are available and complement both fixed daily and children’s menus.

Deliciously decadent desserts are due a special mention, and the mango and ice-cream pancakes are an absolute must. Bing also now offer live sports

viewing, and there is a television installed on the extensive terrace for those who don’t wish to miss out on the Olympics or the new Premier League season. A separate indoor area is also still available for diners who would like to enjoy a quiet meal in the friendly atmosphere of this exciting and excellent restaurant. So why not head down to Bing’s Asian Fusion restaurant and enjoy a fantastic dining experience courtesy of delicious food and lovely staff? Bing is located on Paseo Maritimo Rey de España 40, in Fuengirola Port, and is open Monday to Friday 1pm to 4pm and 6pm to 12am. It now opens 1pm to 12am on Saturday and Sunday. If you would like more information or to view their extensive menu, please consult their website: www.asianfusionbingrestaurant.com.

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Plenty of musical acts still to come at the Malaga Fair Photo Credit Carlos Delgado Wikimedia

By John Smith ALTHOUGH well under way, the Malaga Fair still promises to provide some exciting musical acts before the event comes to a close.

Varied support acts also promise to supply some great entertainment.

MALDITA NEREA: Will perform songs from their hit album ‘Look Inside.’

Enrique Bunbury in Malaga SPANISH singer songwriter Enrique Bunbury (real name Enrique O rtiz de Landázuri Izarduy) will be a ppe a ring a t a re scheduled concert at the Plaza de Toros La Malagueta on August 24 following a problem with his throat and a dry cough. He has had a long career which has brought plenty of success, although his surname causes some confusion, but it is a stage name he adopted in 1984 with one of his firs t profe s s iona l bands and is taken from a c ha ra c te r w ho a ppe a rs in the Oscar Wilde play, ‘The Importa nc e of B e ing Earnest.’ His band Heroes del Silencio, were a major influence in the Hispanic rock scene and he started his solo career in 1987 following the break-up of the band. With his powerful almost operatic voice, he had experimente d w ith a w hole ra nge of

different musical styles and continues to attract audiences to his regular concer t s ar ound the country.

Enrique Bunbury singing on stage.

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Thursday August 18 sees Ana Pastrana and Ana Ortiz performing at the auditorium before popular Murcian pop/rock band Maldita Nerea take to the stage to perform songs from hit album ‘Look Inside’ as well as some new songs. Headlining the following day will be singer Huecco, who mixes genres such as rumba, rock and melodic vocals to allow him to present his own genre now known as ‘rumbias.’ Not only is he a well-loved singer, but he

also runs the Fundación Dame Vida that distributes special footballs with generators inside them to produce electricity when kicked, to energy-impoverished areas. There will be a strong support on Friday August 19 which will also include comedian Justo Gómez who will entertain before Huecco takes the stage. Spanish superstar Marta Sanchez daughter of an opera singer who has been popular since the 1980s after joining the group Olé Olé when she became a veritable sex symbol as well as being christened the ‘Queen of Spanish Pop’ will grace the stage on Saturday August 20. With seven solo albums under her belt, the latest being 21 Days which was recorded in Madrid, Mallorca and Miami and has spawned a major hit on iTunes, she is sure to be a great crowd pleaser and a perfect closing act for the night, although the varied support acts including the María Pérez dance school and Encarna also promise to supply great entertainment.

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Helping kill cancer By John Smith A NUMBER of those involved in organising the ‘Love is in the Air’ special event where pink and blue balloons are released in La Cala de Mijas to support the Positively Pink and Positively Blue charities met at Olivia’s restaurant to discuss their combined fundraising activities. This year’s event is to take place at both El Oceano hotel and Olivia’s on Saturday October 22 when environmentally friendly balloons (without strings which can cause problems for sea life) will be released in memory and support of those who have lost or are fighting a battle against the disease. On sale at €5 per balloon from the two release centres, Occasions Card and Gift shop, Medicare and JJs Bar, a special website will contain messages dedicated to a loved one who may have suffered or a general observation on the disease from all of those who purchase a balloon. Whilst all sales points will sell both colour balloons (Pink for Breast and Blue for Prostate cancer), El Oceano

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LAUNCH MEETING: Was held at Olivia’s in La Cala de Mijas. will release only Pink balloons and Olivia’s will release only Blue ones in a coordinated countdown. Last year, the first time that this event had taken place, a grand total of €1,465 was raised and there will be a friendly rivalry between all of the sales points to try to ensure that not only is last year’s total beaten, but that they sell the most balloons. The sole purpose of these

two charities is to raise the necessary funds to provide education, support and free breast and prostate screening programmes to British women and men who live on the Costa del Sol. Those who attended the launch meeting and who appear in the accompanying photograph taken by EWN who also attended were Mark Skidmore of JJs bar, Carol Duquemin of Positively Pink and Blue, (herself a survivor

thanks to the charity), Lorraine Palmer of El Oceano, Eddie Wright of Olivia’s, Geoff Wood of JJs bar and Lisa Rendell of Occasions. So successful has the charity been that it has had more people than ever screened for these killer diseases, but success comes at a cost and without money raised in main from residents and businesses in La Cala, it simply cannot continue its very important work.

Innovative photography exhibition in Marbella A NEW photographic exhibition featuring the work of French photographer Lirone will open at the Art Wanson Gallery at the Marbella Club hotel on August 18 and will run until September 15. Born in 1964, he turned to professional photography in 1990, looking to intro-

duce innovative new techniques which he first put to use in portrait photography, specialising in babies and children. Since then, he became immersed in the production of industrial photography and attracted a number of prestigious clients involved in the motor industry, fashion houses and even gourmet food.

Special charity walk H O PIN G to ra is e funds for the Pos itive ly B lue pr ost at e cancer charity there will be a five-kilometre walk from Olivia’s Restaurant at 10.30am on Sunday September 18 which will finish at ‘Our Bar’ in Calahonda. It will cost €10 to participate in this fun walk which may also see a few ‘stop offs’ at El Oceano Hotel and JJs Bar en route to Calahonda. Participants are encouraged not only to join in the Fun Walk but to wear something blue as a sign of support for the charity. Don’t forget however, that having walked the five kilometres you will have to walk another five unless you make arrangements to be picked up at ‘Our Bar.’

Just 10 years ago, Lirone developed a unique and revolutionary concept whereby he introduced an element of 3D imagery into his photographs and examples of this highly interesting work can be viewed at the Art Wanson Gallery as well as other prestigious galleries around Europe and the USA.

Voice winner in Estepona ANTONIO JOSÉ the winner of the Spanish version of the show The Voice (La Voz) with a huge vote in 2015 will be appearing at the Plaza de Toros in Estepona on Saturday August 20 as part of an ongoing tour of Spain which has seen large crowds enjoying his performance of a number of his recent hit songs. Tickets cost between €25 and €45 and can be purchased online.

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Annual bodybuilding in Malaga By John Smith THE sixth annual Bodybuilding Summer Festival sponsored by Barbarian Nutrition will take place on Saturday August 20 at the Plaza Mayor in Malaga, with the official opening at 12 noon.

BODYBUILDING FESTIVAL: Will be joined by two very special guests.

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Prior to the competition, two very special guests will be presented to the audience. The first is Julia Fernandez, a 16year- o l d swi m m e r w ith th e M a rb ella Swimming Club who is autistic and has taken part in a number of Paralympic-type competitions gaining medals on at least six occasions recently. Also at the opening ceremony will be 12-year-old Marc Fredoux who suffers from the very rare Williams Syndrome. This can cause heart difficulties and a restriction in growth, but swimming with the

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same club as Julia he is beginning to see success in competitions such as the Championship of Andalucia. Ther e wi l l be si x cat egor i es at t he Sum m er Fest i val whi ch has at t r act ed m al e and f em al e competitors; these are Bodybui l di ng, Bi ki ni f i t ness, Men’s Physi que, Am er i can Physique, Men’s Short and Classic Bodybuilding. There wi l l be cash pr i zes as wel l as a Sword for each champion, an Axe for each semi-finalist and ‘The Hammer of Thor’ for the best pose. The consi der abl e publ i ci t y t hat t he previous five competitions have generated has l ed t o a ver y hi gh qual i t y ent r y f r om m ost ar eas of Spai n wi t h som e well-known competitors taking part this year. With free entry and the participation of the two disabled athletes, this promises to be an uplifting, hard-fought and exciting competition.

Ambrosia restaurant Brazilian evening IT’S an age old argument when it comes to choosing a restaurant which keeps the whole family happy. The kids seem to be hellbent on pizza, mum would prefer a lighter meal of sushi and dad wants a big juicy steak! The unique concept at Ambrosia Mercado Gourmet in Puerto Banus can cater for the whole family. With 12 gourmet market stalls under one roof you’ll be sure to find a dish to tantalise the taste buds: steak, sushi, Iberian ham and cheese, Tex Mex, fresh fish, pizza and pasta, croquettes, Indian, wine cellar, coffee shop, cocktail bar and one more stall coming soon. The fun doesn’t end there. Ambrosia has live entertainment four nights a week (Wednesday to Saturday) with the best acts on the Costa del Sol such as Georgie O’Neill, Michael Bublé Tribute, Rjay and Tmar and many more. They can also boast about their amazing events such as

the recently passed ‘Cirque D’Ambrosia’ which was in aid of their one-year anniversary. It seemed no expense was spared when it came to the performers: fire throwers, stilts, aerial performers, acrobats, a unicyclist, jugglers, magician and live music all day. This month Ambrosia are excited to announce the Rio de Ambrosia Brazilian event taking place on August 23 starting at 7.30pm till late to honour the Olympic games. Every gourmet market stall will create a Brazilian themed dish and they will also be offering authentic cocktails from all over South America. Of course, no Brazilian themed event would be complete without authentic Samba dancers, acrobats and live music and at Ambrosia you will only expect the best. If you would like to book a table for this amazing celebration please call Nancy on +34 633 272 791. Free and easy parking!

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Johnny G is returning to Mijas Auditorium! ONE of the Costa del Sol’s most versatile performers and prolific charity fundraisers, Johnny G returns to Mijas Auditorium on August 25. Johnny G by popular demand with his all-new showband performing t h e b e st o f Mo to w n , S o u l, Blu es Bro t h e r s, Do o b i e B ro th ers a n d B ru n o Mars, all in one great concert and all performed by a 10-piece live band.

This is the final event in Mijas Auditorium this summer that Spotlight Events will produce and it looks to be the Mijas concert of the summer.

Johnny has put together a brilliant band hand-picked from all four corners of Andalu c i a . T h e g r e a t lin e -u p in c lu d e s a supreme horn section, with names such as Leonardo La Peruta (sax), musical director for the Rat Pack Band and Michael Bublé Tribute Band; joined by Ed Mayo (trumpet) and Moises Fernandez (trombone), two of the most accomplished horn players in Malaga Province. The excellent rhythm section comprises Costa del Sol favourites Charlie Price (drums), Adrian Lombardi (guitar), Paco Ramos (keyboard), Markus Schneider

(bass). The brilliant backing s in g ers a re le d by K im Chandler (percussion and backing vocals), currently vocal coach on ‘The Voice’ tour; and alongside Kim is Laura Carter (backing vocals). This is all, of course, fronted by the showman himself and they are collectively known as ‘The J o h n n y G Show band.’ Together they will endeavour to bring you a ll your favourite hits from the legends of soul s u c h as Sa m & Dave, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and J ac k ie Wils on a s well as disco classics from the likes o f L ione l R ic hie an d Ta va re s a nd a fantastic tribute to The Blues Brothers. Johnny G and his Showband will also ‘ro c k it up’ w ith classic live arrangements of the Doobie Bro th e rs w hile the ev en in g w ould not be complete without Johnny performing his brilliant tribute to Bruno Mars with his gorgeous dancers

alongside him as they give you hits like Treasure, Runaway Baby, and of course the international megahit ‘Uptown Funk’ all fully live and kicking! This is the final event in Mijas Auditorium this summer that Spotlight Events will be producing and it looks to be the Mijas concert of the summer. It takes place in Mijas Auditorium on Thursday August 25 and tickets are available now at www.live musicmijas.com or from these pick up points along the coast: Benal m adena - Sunset Beach Cl ub Leisure desk, Main Reception 6th Floor; Los Boliches - Pick-A-Card Greetings Card & Gift Shop, Avda. Los Boliches; Fuengirola - Irish Greetings Card & Party Store, C/ Troncon, 14, behind post office; Fuengirola - Flandria Travel at the main bus station. Mijas Pueblo - La Casa Museo, C/Malaga s/n, Mijas Pueblo; Mijas Costa - Yorkshire Linen Beds & Mor e, Next t o Parque Miramar; Cal ahonda B a r b o r u Restaurant, at the top of C C El Zoco. Or t el ephone: 670 766 855 for ticket information. JOHNNY G: Has put together a brilliant band hand-picked from all four corners of Andalucia.

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DIFFERENT STYLES: By Estepona Municipal Band.

Music concert at the Estepona bandstand THE Municipal band of Estepona under the direction of Jose Antonio Lopez Camacho will be presenting a concert containing a whole range of different music on Sunday August 21 at 9pm in the Plaza del Reloj.

There will be a complete mix of different styles of music including Paso Dobles, Military Marches, 20th Century Music, Operettas and Classical Favourites on this evening and the following Sunday at the same time.

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Salvador Dali exhibits in Marbella By John Smith

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THANKS to a travelling exhibition which has already visited Velez-Malaga, Fuengirola and Rincon de la Victoria, those in Marbella will have the opportunity to view 32 works by eccentric genius Salvador Dali at the Centro Cultural Cortijo Miraflores until September 15. The exhibition entitled Salvador Dali Graphic Work consists of lithographs, serigraphs, etchings and works in drypoint which deal with a number of different topics including Don Quixote, his wife Gala, eroticism and mysticism. The legendary work by Cervantes was of particular interest to Dali who returned to produce images of the Knight who tilted at windmills and his servant on many occasions and indeed there is a statue by the great master of Don Quixote situated in the Avenida del Mar Marbella alongside nine other statues by Dali. The exhibition was formally opened

SALVADOR DALI: In a typical pose. summer” together with Antonella Montinaro, director of exhibitions of Malaga based GACMA which has put the exhibition together. Photo Credit Ayuntamiento de Estepona

by Gema Midon, Head of Culture and Education in Marbella who stressed that this exhibition “is one of the highlights of the cultural calendar of Marbella this

Cancelada Festival FORMED in Sevilla in 1986 and said at one time to be one of the most popular bands in Andalucia, ‘No me pises que llevo chanclas’ (which t r a n s l a t e s a s D o n ’t stand on me I’m wearing sandals), will be playing a free concert in Estepona on Friday August 20 at 11 . 3 0 p m a s p a r t o f the 50th Cancelada Festival being held in the town. The following day will see a traditional concourse of horses at 11am, a giant Paella being produced at 2pm and a Beer Festival at 6pm with yet another free performance, this time from Malamanera, on Sunday at 5pm.

HAM CUTTERS CONTEST: Crowds of people attended the event.

Estepona hams it up ESTEPONA saw a huge crowd attend the opening night of the Third World contest for Ham Cutters where there were more than 50 stands offering different types of ham for sale both

sliced and as full legs in a range of different qualities. In addition, there was a small beer festival and a free concert featuring singer ‘Queco.’ The event, which was organised by the Estepona

Town Hall together with famous ham cutter Jose Maria Tellez ‘Popi’ was held under the sponsorship of ‘Sabor Malaga’ (Flavour of Malaga) of the Provincial Council of Malaga.

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Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

BY the month end late summer harvests will be bountiful and Spain’s ‘second spring’ just a month away. It’s time to decide what vegetables and herbs to plant for autumn, winter or spring consumption. New gardeners in Spain will be amazed by the possibilities for Christmas day: Broccoli/brussels sprouts: plant seeds early, plant plantlets in October or buy at that time. Potatoes: keep old potatoes in a warm dark place to stimulate growth before planting out. Non-storing onions: sow seeds in September, plant plantlets October/December. Garlic: plant corms in November/December. Carrots/parsnips: sow seeds from September. Beetroot: September to October. Radishes: sow seeds October to December. Broad Beans: October to December. Peas: November to December. Lettuces and cut-and-come-again seed mixes: sow seeds September to October, plant plantlets as soon as you see any.

AUTUMN HARVEST: Bumper crop. Agretti: sow seeds in September/October. Wondering what agretti is? Illustrated above right it came up in one of my builder’s buckets it tastes like a cross between young spinach and samphire. I explored further and found: • It’s also known as land seaweed, friars beard, saltwort and Salsola soda.

• It’s full of the energy of spring • Vast quantities were burned in Spain and Italy in glass and soap making until a modern alternative was found in the 19th century. • It became a niche peasant food in Italy.

• It’s recently been rediscovered and used in restaurants in Italy and the UK and made popular in TV cooking programmes. • It’s tasty eaten drizzled with fine olive oil and lemon or in a tart. • Seed stocks are low in UK and Italy. When we wrote ‘Growing Healthy Vegetables in Spain’ we had successfully grown 110 types of vegetables here in Spain. Some we liked better than others and I have now added Agretti. In the autumn I’ll look for a couple of veggies I’ve never eaten and will grow and trial them. Hopefully I will find another gem. (c) Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com August 2016

Support frog sur Frogs are under threat worldwide, from habitat loss, pollution, introduced species and, more alarmingly, a deadly parasitic fungus known as amphibian chytrid. If you want to play your part and ensure their survival in your back garden, there are several things you can do. Creating ponds is perhaps the best move, ideally locating it as close as you can to an existing population. Amphibians rely on a network of ponds, so that if one pond gets into trouble and dries out or becomes polluted it can be recolonised quite fast. However, it is important to let frogs arrive at your garden pond by themselves. If there are frogs within 1000 metres, and the pond is suitable, they will often come unsolicited. Moving frogs into your pond can deplete other ponds of their populations, could possibly infect the transported frogs with disease, and might put you in breach of Spanish law.

Perhaps even more important than the pond is the area around it, since amphibians spend much of their life in the terrestrial environment. Depending on the species, they might only come back for a couple of weeks each year, with most of the Spanish natives primarily terrestrial animals that breed in ponds. Wild areas of the garden, as well as leaf piles, rocks, logs and garden debris provide areas in which frogs can forage and hide. Because all amphibians breathe partially (and in some cases, completely) through their skin, they are particularly sensitive to toxic chemicals in the environment. Therefore, you should avoid using chemicals if you hope to have frogs in the garden. Slug pellets are not necessary if you keep frogs (since frogs eat them), and they can be potentially harmful to the amphibians.

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By Matthew Elliott WHAT do you think when you see a pile of dirty dishes, or a cupboard full of random items that deep down you know you’ll never use? Contrast that experience with how you might feel when you see flowers in full bloom, or even a sparkling sink. It might not seem like it at the crack of dawn when you’re half asleep yet struggling to organise the day ahead but the difference between the two emotions matters, quite a lot in fact. The concept of ‘decluttering’ is big business today, with writers making millions from bestselling books promoting the psychological benefits of feng shui, and clean, minimalist living. But there’s no need to pay for the privilege of ‘decluttering therapy’ simply incorporate it as part of your daily routine and reap the mental rewards for free. Go through each and every

item in your home, study it briefly, and note the emotion it brings. Believe it or not, even a fork or a spoon can elicit hidden inner emotions. If the emotion you feel is negative, simply let it go, even if it’s a family heirloom or symbol of a past love.

Go through each and every item in your home and note the emotion it brings.” If it’s expensive, sell it. What’s important is that your home is filled with possessions that give you joy, not those which spark sad memories, discomfort, or simply make you hold your nose. You’ll be surprised what a difference it can make.

RUTHLESS REMOVAL: Ditch the items that evoke negative emotions.

The aroma of summer throughout the home ALTHOUGH sometimes in the Spanish heat the smells of summer aren’t always quite so delightful, there’s no reason you can’t enjoy the soft idyllic scents of the season every day in your own home. The first thing to do is thrust open the windows and ditch any chemical heavy products lurking under the sink. Toxic stenches and summer aren’t bedfellows and air freshener isn’t a substitute for fresh fruit. If you’re lucky enough to have a garden then some freshly cut flowers or grass brought inside can work wonders. In an apartment simple supermarket herbs tossed in a bowl with lemon and orange skins makes an instant, vibrant difference. Essential oils are another fantastic summer-friendly addition to the home, capable of soothing the mind and

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Dogs have simple stomachs and short digestive tracts for digesting meat. They also lack the saliva enzyme amylase, which is necessary for pre-digesting starch. Checking the label of a Super Premium or Performance food an animal protein will be listed as the first or second major ingredient. These should include chicken, turkey meat, or poultry by products, meals, meat or pork meals

or other animal by products. A least two sources of fat or oil should be included for adequate energy and essential fatty acids. Fat is the dog’s source of energy. Animal fat contains essential and nonessential fatty acids and provides a highly digestible and easily metabolised energy source. Generally, poultry, turkey or chicken fat are higher in quality because they have more unsaturated fatty acids. Vegetable oils, such as soybean, lecithin corn, wheat germ, sesame seed or linseed all contain high levels of linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid for dogs and should be combined with animal fats for the best long-term results. Carbohydrates are the third most important nutrient and ingredient class in modern Super Premium and Performance foods. Simple carbohydrates in dog food come from quality sources like rice, oatmeal, corn or wheat. Fibre, a complex carbohydrate is essential for proper digestion and stool formation. Beet pulp and tomato promace are both high in fibre. Other sources include rice, soy hulls, oat

hulls, wheat bran and peanut hulls that come from the external portion of the seed coat. These sources, except peanut hulls, have microscopic sharp edges, which can cause small cuts in the intestine. Peanut hulls however, have the potential of being contaminated with aflatoxins and should never be used in a quality dog or cat food. Vitamin and mineral fortification is a necessity and provides some of the most crucial nutrients. Often the list of micro nutrients is much longer than the list of major ingredients. Expect this list in all dog foods. Super Premium usually feature more than one source for each vitamin and mineral. The ingredient list will be longer compared to non-premium foods. It’s not recommended you add anything by way of food supplement, or vitamin to Super Premium Foods. To sum it up lets compare Regular/ Economic foods to Regular Petrol, then a Premium food to a Premium petrol, and of course Super Premium food to a Super Premium petrol. That’s a simple example and indication. I wouldn’t put diesel in my car!

Muji’s routine includes his long morning tickle MANY cats are considered independently minded, not unlike TS Eliot’s Rum Tum Tugger. However, with a promise of a morning tickle Muji becomes very, very compliant, rolling over to offer the softest, fluffiest part of his middle. Most unusual for a cat some might say! HOUSESITTER’S BRIEFING: DAILY ROUTINE • 8:00am: Give Muji his morning tickle, he likes a long tickle on the floor in the kitchen. • 8:15am: Feed Muji, sachet

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“Every year, the world’s Golf GTI enthusiasts congregate in a field in Austria, and they talk about fuel injection and wear jumpers with ‘GTI’ on them. Frankly I’d rather blow-torch my nipples off.” Some might say...

The clash of the titans By Matthew Elliott THIS weekend’s Mecum Monterey Auction in California will be one for the history books. There will be a 1973 Volkswagen Thing, a 1977 AMC Gremlin, vintage 1972 Oldsmobile, a 1965 Apollo 5000GT, a 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Skyliner, a classic 1966 Ford Mustang convertible, and a 1958 Studebaker Scotsman Wagon with a Cyclops Eye speedometer and Rocket Racing wheels. And that’s just the Thursday. With the eclectic array of old classics expected to fetch anywhere from €500€100,000, most of the media attention will doubtless be on the cast of big hitters destined to go for at least a cool million. From August 18 to 20 lucky spectators will be able to catch a glimpse of a Ford GT40 Mk1, the very first road car delivered to North America and replete with air con, leather trim, chassis and a special paint finish. Incidentally the model also won four consecutive LeMans. Expected

Aston Martin Vulcan.

Vintage 1972 Oldsmobile. price? Anywhere from €4-5million. Boasting an 820hp, 7.0 litre V12 engine, one of only 24 track-exclusive Aston Martin Vulcans ever built will also be on auction in Monterey, easily expected to fetch significantly more than the original €2 million asking price.

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More practically minded oligarchs will edge closer towards a stunning Maserati MC12, which is at once vastly cheaper,

and also road-legal, an absolute necessity for those atavistic drivers looking to drive their car rather than simply fawn over it. Other contenders include a Bugatti Veyron 16.4, Ferrari 288 GTO, a naked Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach, and a Lamborghini Miura P400. All present owners expect at least €1 million for their treasures. Motorcycle-lovers often find themselves given short shrift at these petrol drenched spectaculars. Not so at Monterey where you’ll find a virgin 2014 Lotus C-01, a 1931 BMW R16, a 1966 Rickman Desert Racer, and even an unrestored 1952 Vincent Comet, twin of the fearsome Vincent Black Shadow.

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Markets put brakes on DESPITE still leading the pack, Volkswagen has recorded a worrisome collapse in European sales throughout July, with volume dropping down below 100,000 units for the first time in years. On average, all car sales declined by two per cent across the continent but Volkswagen dropped a hefty 13.9 per cent, seeing its market share of new cars slip from 13.2 per cent last year to 11.6 per cent in 2016. The Volkswagen Golf was still the continent’s best-selling car, outstripping the Ford Fiesta, but its volume has declined by roughly a quarter over a tumultuous year which has seen the German brand on the ropes over the emissions scandal. The European markets were varied with Britain and Italy registering solid growth, while Spain was down 2 per cent, France 10 per cent, and even Germany suffered a decline.

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A NEW television advert from Audi was deemed so misleading by the UK’S Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that it has been banned from the airwaves for breaching social responsibility rules. Originally broadcast on April 15, the advert for Audi’s new R8 V10 plus sparked a serious complaint from one viewer, forcing ASA to step in and investigate. The typically dramatic car advert shows the R8’s driver ’s pupils dilating and

contracting as he races through the supercar’s gears, cutting to a slow motion shot of the beast screeching The advert irresponsibly links excessive speed with excitement.”

around a corner, before sweeping back to the pulsating eye as the text ‘more focus, more drive’ appears on screen and the Audi slams on the breaks to execute a breathtaking halt.

Back to basics By Matthew Elliott SOME might say that the evolution of automatic transmission hotwired our current trajectory towards autonomous cars, a revolution replacing man with machine that is set to take human skill, effort, and focus out of the equation entirely. Stubbornly resisting this trend are real motorheads who love little more than the feel and power offered by a manual gearbox and fortunately there are still a few sports cars out there with that option available. McLaren, Lamborghini and Ferrari have all but disowned the humble stick but you can still get a Porsche 911 Carrera with a manual gearbox, or even a 911 R with a six-speed manual, but it’ll cost around €10,000 extra. The old-school Dodge Viper simply wouldn’t be the same with automatic and keeps true to its roots with a six-speed manual gearbox and no-nonsense style. There are rumours though that next year could be the end of the line

DANGEROUSLY EXCITING: Audi’s new R8 V10. The complaint argued that the ad irresponsibly linked excessive speed with excitement, a charge denied by Audi who claimed it was shot at speeds under 30mph and the euphoric eye visuals denoted concentration and focus, rather than interstellar overdrive. ASA dismissed Audi’s case and criticised the ad for the climax’s extreme braking sequence, pointing out that the slow motion cut made it unclear how fast the car was actually going.

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for the fiery Detroit legend in another victory for the automatons. Britain is doing its bit for manual addicts with Leicestershire’s hand-built Noble M600, which famously beat the Bugatti Veyron on Topgear and has a six-speed manual transmission. Priced considerably more than €400,000 on the continent, it’s certainly a stretch but, with classic cars fetching astronomical sums at auction these days, likely a fine investment. You can even find a manual gearbox in the new Jaguar F-Type, though it comes as an eye-wateringly expensive €60,000 adaptation. Even the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S went retro and offered a seven-speed option, going the whole hog with a difficult dog-leg shift pattern that might not be for all tastes.

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Miscellaneous motoring madness IT was another tragicomic week on the always entertaining American roads filled with different oddities, triumphs and catastrophic embarrassments. A Virginian woman wielding a red convertible Mercedes 380 SL became an internet phenomenon when she somehow managed to reverse right over the bonnet of a gleaming €270,000 Ferrari while parallel parking, despite having ample room. A bemused crowd gathered but the unfortunate Ferrari owner was nowhere to be seen. Both cars participated in a weekly car enthusiast get together around the corner. Meanwhile a McLaren MP4-12C driver won compensation for being ‘deprived of the enjoyment’ of driving his favourite car after it was damaged by a tractor. Despite having a BMW 5 Series, Range Rover, and a pair of Aston Martins, the furious driver convinced the court that the

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COURT CONVINCED: McLaren MP4-12C was ‘particularly special.’ McLaren was ‘particularly special’ and he was duly given general damages and reimbursement for his two months of deprivation while it was fixed. On the electric front one man suffered a pulmonary embolism whilst cruising in his

Tesla Model X and, rather than stopping and calling for help, the quick-witted driver instructed autopilot to take him to the nearest emergency unit, which it duly did, driving 20 miles before he took over to sort out hospital parking.

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Team GB are triumphant in a sensational week at the Olympics Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre. Costa de Almeria

GOLDEN BOY: Andy Murray retained gold in the Olympic tennis singles.

OLYMPIC GAMES: GB had a terrific first 12 days in Rio, gaining nearly 40 medals, 15 of them gold, five last Sunday alone. There were some stunning individual and team performances... and there’s more to come!

Last week’s gold medal winners were: Andy Murray who beat Argentinian Juan Martin Del Potro to retain his men’s singles tennis title. Mo Farah, despite a fall, retained his 10,000m title to become the first GB athlete to win three Olympic track golds. Max Whitlock became GB’s first ever double gymnast Olympic champion with two individual golds (in two hours) on the floor and pommel horse; awesome. The men and women cycling quartets in their respective team pursuits with Sir Bradley Wiggins and world record holder and GB’s most decorated female Olympian ever, Laura Trott, the stars. Velodrome biker Jason Kenny

FORMIDABLE FARAH: There was no holding him down as he fought back from a fall to win gold.

(two) and his co-team sprinters. Canoeist Joe Clarke in the slalom. Sailor Giles Stott. Golfer Justin Rose, including a hole in one. Synchronised divers Jack Laugher and Chris Mears. Rowers Heather Stanning and Helen Glover. Men’s four-man and eightman rowers. Silver medals went to: Heptathlete Jessica EnnisHill. Trampoline ace Bryony Page. Windsurfer Nick Dempsey. Equestrian dressage riders Fiona Bigwood, Charlotte Dujardin, Spencer Wilton and Carl Hester. Swimmers Liz Carlin (two) and Siobhan-Marie O’Connor. Men’s 4x100m freestyle and medley relay teams with Duncan Scott, Adam Peaty and James Guy prominent. Forty-year-old Kath Grainger and Vicky Thornley in double skulls rowing. C2 slalomists David Florence and Richard Hounslow. Keirin cyclist Becky James and male team-mate Callum Skinner

Gymnast Louis Smith. Team GB in the Rugby 7s. Bronze medals went to: Long jumper Greg Rutherford. Synchronised divers Dan Goodfellow and Tom Daley. Judo star Sally Conway. Trap shooters Ed Ling and Steven Scott. Gymnast Max Whitlock (again), GB’s first in this sport for 108 years. And congratulations to swimming genius Michael Phelps who won five gold medals in Rio to take his Olympic tally to 28 (23 gold) and to brilliant sprinter Usain Bolt, 100m champion for the third time in a row. Coming up we have: Today: The triathlon with durable Brits Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee; 2012 champion Jade Jones in taekwondo; Sarah Barrow and Tonia Crouch in 10m diving; Usain Bolt in the 200m; American Ashton Eaton in the decathlon. Tomorrow it’s the 4x100m sprint relays; L i a m Phillips goes for glory on his BMX bike; Samantha Murray competes in the modern pentathlon; GB’s women’s hockey team aim to reach the final and Katie Taylor hopes to retain her boxing title. On Saturday, Mo Farah runs in the 5,000m; Nicola Adams will box for gold; Jamie Cooke competes in the modern pentathlon; Vicky Holland, Non Stanford and Helen Jenkins go in the women’s triathlon and diver Tom Daley takes to the 10m board. Sunday’s action features two marathons; GB boxer Muhammad and the USA in men’s basketball team…. And of course, we have the closing ceremony

by which time Team GB could be celebrating a medal haul of 50 plus, their best-ever on ‘foreign soil.’ FOOTBALL: Hull (2-1 over champions Leicester), Liverpool (4-3 at Arsenal), Manchester City (2-1 v Sunderland), Manchester United (3-1 at Bournemouth), Swansea (1-0 at Burnley) and WBA (1-0 at Crystal Palace) all began the 2016-17 Premiership season with wins. Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored on his PL debut for José Mourinho’s United. Chelsea played West Ham on Monday. * Next fixtures: Manchester United-Stoke (tomorrow); Burnley-Liverpool, LeicesterArsenal, Spurs-Crystal Palace, Stoke-Manchester City, Swansea-Hull, WatfordChelsea, WBA-Everton (Saturday) and Sunderland-Middlesbrough and West Ham-Bournemouth (Sunday). CRICKET: Despite Moeen Ali’s century, England (328 and 253) crashed to a 10 wicket defeat at the hands of Pakistan (542 and 42-0) in the final Test. The series ended 2-2… and next up we have the ODI internationals. WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE FOOTBALLER! Four years after Alex Ferguson ‘gave him away’ Paul Pogba (23) has ‘rejoined’ Manchester United for £93.25m (tax included). Now the world’s most expensive footballer, he never started a first team game for the Reds, but did make seven ‘sub’ appearances. Born in Lagny-Sur-Marne, France in March 1993, he played for Roissy-en-Brie, Torcy and Le Havre before becoming a United apprentice in 2009, turning professional in 2011. Pogba went on to score 34 goals in 178 games for Juventus and six in 38 internationals for France, appearing in this year ’s European Championship final. Is he worth the huge fee? We’ll wait and see! Full Olympic Games round-up next week.

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Ron Garrood THE Almenara golf course is situated in the ‘Urbanization de Sotogrande’ residential estate, on the shores of the Mediterranean, so the views are magnificent. The course consists of 27 holes, where the designer and player Dave Thomas has created a real challenge for the skillful golfer, with undulating fairways and deep bunkers. Almenara is a fine course which requires intelligence and accuracy. The most notable features of the course are the proliferation of water and the three very distinct rounds. Established in 1999 with 18 holes, an extra 9 holes were added in 2001, Par: 36 – Alcornoques, with two par 5’s, five par 4’s, two par 3’s, Par: 36 – Los Pinos, with four par 5’s,

FINE COURSE: A real challenge for skillful golfers. five par 4’s, two par 3’s and Par: 36 and Los Lagos, with two par 5’s, five par 4’s, two par 3’s. Almenara golf opened its third nine holes in 2001, a spectacular layout built around a series of vast lakes requiring some of the most breathtaking tee shots in Europe. With this additional nine Almenara offers the perfect balance between its opening holes, which wind down then up through cork

oaks, and the second nine, which sets off high up before cutting down to the central lakes then rising up towards the 18th green situated next to the clubhouse. This tournament-quality course runs over hilly terrain and the use of buggies is highly recommended. Book two players inc. shared buggy in September for only €100, call: 952 661 849 or email: en quiries@costalessgolf.com.

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England vs Spain JUST four days after England entertain Scotland in a 2018 World Cup qualifier, Sam Allardyce’s men will take on 2010 World Cup winners Spain at Wembley in a friendly match on November 15. It will be Big Sam’s first friendly as England manager but it comes four games into the Russia 2018 campaign, which kicks off with a tough trip to Slovakia on September 4. Both Spain and England endured a disappointing Euro 2016 campaign and both will be bringing new managers into the match-up, with Julen Lopetegui having replaced Vincente del Bosque in July. Spain gained the upper hand in their most recent battle with England, beating Roy Hodgson’s team 2-0 in Alicante in November of last year, but they were defeated on their last Wembley visit in 2011 when Frank Lampard secured a 1-0 home win. A mainstay of the British management scene, with stints at West Ham

and Sunderland highlights of an expansive career, Allardyce hit the headlines earlier this week when he quit his role as brand ambassador for a football gambling firm on August 15. An investigation by The Sun had revealed that the managing director of My Club Betting had dragged another b ettin g o u tfit into liquida tion four years ago, losing investors more than €5 million. The FA had already queried whether Allardyce’s affiliatio n w ith th e c ompa ny was appropriate while he was Sunderland manager.

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THE Olympics have seen their fair share of controversies and madness but a 1996 ‘aquatic holocaust’ performed by the 1996 French synchronised swimming team might just take the bizarre biscuit. For those who don’t remember, or who have cast the moment from memory, eight French female swimmers provoked outcry across the world when they brought a Holocaustthemed routine to a shocked Atlanta audience performed to the music from Schindler’s List, a dark 1993 Spielberg drama reliving the horror of the Nazi concentration camps. Dressed in red bathing suits they marched to the

pool side before re-enacting the arrival of Jewish women to the death camps, even going so far as to perform a dramatic salute midway through the act. It was meant as an artistic way of conveying their emotions at the horror but was condemned by Jewish organisations and led to column inches invoking ‘Dr Mengele in spandex’ and the ‘reich moves.’ Surprisingly the French still finished fifth, and the swimmers weren’t even the only torture-themed Olympic offering the country provided that year; the ice-skating team having earlier performed a routine evoking violence under the Pinochet regime in Chile.