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Rajoy’s absolute majority gets him in All 350 Members of Parliament had to stand up and say whether they approved or not of Mariano Rajoy becoming the sixth prime minister since the country’s transition to democracy (1975-77).

The decision was then communicated to King Juan Carlos who will swear in Sr Rajoy on Wednesday, the 21st. After that ceremony he will present the names of his ministers to the king for his approval and only then will the general public be told who will form part of the new government.Apart from pledging to remove the Socialists’ freeze on pensions and raising them in line with the rate of inflation as has been the custom in the past,

Sr Rajoy promised during his investiture speech on Monday to cut the deficit by €16.5 billion, freeze publicsector jobs, move all public holidays except Christmas, New Year and National Day (October 12th) to Mondays, and stop early retirements. In his 84-minute speech to Congress, Rajoy also said he would carry out state reforms in an attempt to

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His speech was followed by a debate till late Monday which ran over into Tuesday, to give all the opposition parties a chance to tell him what they objected to in his plans. Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba, the Socialist candidate in the general election, warned that the new PP government would be making drastic cuts in the public welfare system and social policies. "So when are we going to get the bad news?" Rubalcaba asked during the debate, accusing Rajoy of "knowing where the cuts" will be made but declining for the moment to

be more specific. Rubalcaba also said his party planned to vote against Rajoy’s investiture but offered to work with the PP whenever possible and provide a loyal and constructive opposition. Rubalcaba also challenged Rajoy and the PP to withdraw the appeal it filed with the Constitutional Court against gay marriage – a demand that got a round of applause from the opposition parties. Josep Antoni Durán Lleida, spokesman for the Catalan nationalist CiU bloc – the third-largest political force in parliament – accused Rajoy of purposely "keeping quiet" about his measures and not releasing too many details. Rosa Díez, of the Unión Progreso y Democracia, also said that Rajoy's proposed measures are very ambiguous. "He didn't dedicate any time to reflect

on the political crisis," she said. She also elicited a cutting reply from him as regards her complaint about the current electoral system, which favours regional parties more than small parties with national coverage like the UP&D and Izquierda Unida (IU, United Left). “You only want me to reform the system so that your party can have more seats in parliament,” he snapped at her. Diez commented later that “he hasn’t even been sworn in yet, and I’m already in his bad books”.

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Music giants lose case against Spaniard Pablo Soto, who created peer-to-peer sharing software such as Manolito, Blubster and Piolet, has won a legal battle against movie and music industry giants Promusicae, Warner, Universal, Sony BMG and EMI. They launched the suit against Soto in June, 2008, seeking €13 million in damages, arguing that Soto had created his P2P

programs with "the evident intention of profit and parasitic conduct," but the judge ruled that Soto's creations served for sharing "audio data, an instrument not apt per se for unlocking works protected by authors' rights." The plaintiffs were ordered to pay all the costs arising from the trial.

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United Left coordinator Cayo Lara began his speech with an attack on the outgoing Socialist government of José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, adding that he didn't "expect anything different" from the new PP administration. He said his group will vote against all the measures Rajoy plans on introducing.

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He also pledged not to raise taxes for the moment, but said he would reform the way in which small businesses and the selfemployed pay value-added tax (VAT). He also promised to carry out an "integral reform of the job market," and to present a youthemployment plan.

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Wages freeze to be proposed The Spanish Confederation of Business Organisations (CEOE) intends to submit a proposal to the labour unions before January 6th that wages should be frozen until 2015.

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be controlled”. The CEOE’s so-called “hard wing” has asked its president, Juan Rosell, not to sign any agreements with the unions and to let incoming PM Mariano Rajoy sort it out if they refuse to negotiate.

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Islamic TV channels start broadcasting The Saudi Foundation for the Message of Islam, owned by Sheikh Abdulaziz al Fawzan, plans to start broadcasting Cordoba Television in two warehouses in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, on January 1st.

Osborne bull heads abroad The Osborne group is considering erecting its famous bull in the rest of Europe, the United States, Japan, China and Hong Kong. A spokesman said the 14metre high bull is “one of the greatest icons of 20th century Spanish design”. The bull’s image first appeared on a bottle of Veterano brandy in 1956

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It will provide eight hours of new coverage and general features about religion for eight hours which will be rebroadcast twice to provide 24 hours of viewing in Spanish in Spain and Latin America. Most of the staff are Spaniards who have converted to Islam plus a

few professionals from the Spanish TV channels Antena 3 and Telecinco. Sheikh al Fawzan, who has been promoting Saudi Arabia’s ultraconservative interpretation of Islam for many years, promotes a “positive hatred” of Christians and justifies the

repression of women in his country. Another Islamic TV channel, Hispan TV, will start broadcasting in Spanish on December 21st from Iran and will offer Iranian TV series and films dubbed in Spanish as well as news programmes.

Spanish priests beatified On behalf of Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Angelo Amato presided over the beatification of Francisco Esteban Lacal, 20 other priests and layman Candido Castan in Madrid’s Almudena Cathedral on Sunday. They were executed between

July 28th and November 28th 1936 by Republican militia men.

and spread the words of Jesus – words of peace, love and fraternity.”

Cardinal Amato said the men had died for their faith: “They were not delinquents, they had done nothing wrong, their only desire was to do good

More than 8,000 priests and nuns were executed during the Civil War and more than half are in the process of being beatified.

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Spaniards slip down EU wealth As more details about the business activities of Iñaki Urdangarin, King Juan Carlos' son- table

in-law, showed that the scope of the alleged wrongdoing is even greater than originally thought, the monarch himself was given top marks for his handling of the situation. Nearly 90 per cent of people in a survey said they approved of the measure to exclude Urdangarin from official royal functions. However, they felt the measure should have been taken two years ago, when Urdangarin was advised to “find work abroad”. He and his wife, the Infanta Cristina, and their four children went to live in Washington, where the former handball Olympic champion was given a post at Telefónica International. The move caused some surprise at the time but what was not generally known was that the royal household had appointed a special envoy to investigate Urdangarin's business dealings in 2006 in an attempt to control the fallout from what is now known as the Palma Arena case. But in the end,

attorneys investigating that case noticed the suspect public contracts awarded to Urdangarin's non-profit Nóos Institute and launched an investigation that will probably end with his arraignment, inside sources predict. In the past few days it has been revealed that in addition to making profits of up to 170 per cent over the real costs of the events the Nóos Institute organised for the Balearic and Valencia regional governments between 2004 and 2006, Urdangarin and his associate Diego Torres also diverted €500,000 to a little known London-based firm that they had previously acquired. Over a period of seven years, the Nóos Institute and its affiliates made €9 million from private firms, and another €7 million from regional

governments, for services that the authorities now say were non-existent or grossly overcharged. The money then went to companies controlled by Urdangarin and Torres. Urdangarin was once viewed as the perfect husband for a princess. His mother was an aristocrat, his father a respectable banker and he himself was a successful sportsman. He obtained a master's degree from Madrid's prestigious business school Esade, where one of his

professors was Diego Torres who was later to become his business partner. Together, they created the non-profit Nóos Institute for Strategic Studies in Sponsorship and Patronage, with the mission of finding regular sponsors for its sports, tourism and health events in the private and public sectors. Now Urdangarin is a pariah and it remains to be seen how much damage he will have done to a royal family that has never been involved in such a public scandal.

According to European Statistics Oﬃce figures, Spain's GDP per capita dropped from 105 per cent of the average in the EU in 2007, before the economic crisis broke, to 100 per cent last year. Wealth levels in the euro zone as a whole were 108 per cent the EU average last year. In terms of Actual Individual Consumption per capita, an alternative measurement that reflects households’ spending power, Spain is five percentage points below the EU average, a level last seen in Spain in 2002. MADRID

Pilots' strike causes minimal disruption Iberia operated “as normal” on Sunday, despite it being the first day of the pilots’ strike, and complied fully with the government’s minimum service requirements. Terminal 4 at Madrid's Barajas airport, where Iberia operates, was quiet because Iberia had managed to find seats on other airlines for 98 per cent of the passengers who would have been aﬀected. The pilots will strike for a second day on Thursday, December 29th, to protest the carrier's plans to launch a low-cost airline, Iberia Express, in March 2012.

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The US has called on North Korea to pursue a "path of peace" following the death of leader Kim Jong-il. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the US was ready to help the North Korean people and create lasting security on the Korean peninsula. The US has been holding urgent talks with the communist state's neighbours and President Barack Obama has promised to defend regional allies. Kim Jong-il died on Saturday of a heart attack, and a period of official mourning is now under way in North Korea.

He is to be buried on 28th December. State TV is showing images of people filing past his open coffin in Pyongyang, crying and grieving for the long-time leader. Kim Jong-il, whose age was given as 69 when he died, had been in the process of formalising his third son, Kim Jong-un

(pictured), as his successor, but the transition had not been completed and analysts fear Mr Kim's death could trigger a period of instability in the internationally isolated nuclear-armed state. South Korea's military has been on alert since the announcement on

Monday on North Korean state television. The government has also increased its alert level against possible cyber attacks from Pyongyang. But it says it will reconsider a plan to display Christmas lights near the border – something that angers North Korea.

The president of the european Central Bank (eCB), Mario Draghi, told the european Parliament's Committee on economic and Monetary aﬀairs on Monday that he has "no doubts" about the euro's ability to survive the current crisis. He said: "i have no

doubts whatsoever about the strength of the euro, about its about its permanence, irreversibility. But you have a lot of people, especially outside the euro area, who spend a lot of time in what i call morbid speculation, asking 'what if, what if'."

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Dozens of army deserters have been shot dead by syrian troops as they tried to flee their bases and join anti-government protests on Monday, according to the London-based syrian Observatory for Human rights. The claim has not been independently verified as foreign media are banned from reporting in syria. Damascus earlier agreed to an arab League deal to allow monitors in later this week. some 5,000 people have died since the protests against President Bashar al-assad began in March.

A giant set of Olympic rings has been unveiled at the entrance to the Channel ausTraLia Tunnel in France. The rings – which are 9.4m (31ft) wide and 4.6m (15ft) high Aid for Indonesia asylum boat search – are fixed to the wall of the tunnel in Coquelles, near Calais. australia has sent a plane and a ship to help search for scores of They were built in Lille and assembled at the tunnel entrance over two nights by five rock climbers. Each ring is fixed to the wall by 10 anchor points to hold it in place against the force

generated by trains passing at up to 160km/h (99mph). The manufacturing and placement of the rings has been privately financed by Eurotunnel, who have worked closely with the

Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français (the French National Olympic Committee). Seb Coe, chair of London 2012, said the blue, yellow, black, green and red rings will “excite

visitors travelling from Europe and inspire them about the Olympic Games taking place in London, and demonstrate that we are ready to welcome the world in 2012".

people believed missing after a boat carrying asylum-seekers sank 40 nautical miles oﬀ eastern Java on saturday. More than 30 people have been rescued but the boat could have been carrying more than 200 passengers. Most of the asylum-seekers were reportedly from afghanistan and iran. survivors said the boat had been severely overloaded. it is the second time a boat carrying australia-bound asylum-seekers has sunk in two months.

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Court hears of secret computer files Some 110,000 classified cables were found on the computer of Bradley Manning, the former US Army intelligence analyst who is charged with 22 counts of distributing state secrets to Wikileaks. Digital investigator David Shaver acknowledged on the fourth day of the pretrial hearting at the Fort Meade military base court that there was little indication any of the files had been circulated, but another investigator, Mark Johnson, testified that he found records of internet chats with a former hacker on Pte Manning's computer, in which the defendant

admitted leaking all the cables. Pte Manning was arrested in May 2010 after the hacker handed records of this correspondence to the authorities. The hearing will determine if the 24year-old should face a court-martial. If convicted, Pte Manning could face life in prison. Defence lawyers argue that the leaked material did little or no damage to US interests.

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Germany Supports UK MPs Attack HM Germany’s foreign minister has suggested it can resolve Revenue & Customs diﬀerences with the UK over the future of Europe.

A committee of MPs has criticised "cosy" deals between HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and big businesses.

After holding talks with his British counterpart William Hague, Guido Westerwelle said he wanted to “build bridges over troubled waters”. Asked about the prospect of the UK eventually signing an EUwide pact, he said “with goodwill it is doable”. But Mr. Hague said the UK would not set aside its demands for safeguards on regulation for the City of London. Mr Hague said the UK was looking to "expand and co-operation intensify" focused on trade and delivering "tangible benefits" on jobs and productivity.

The Public Accounts Committee said large firms got favourable treatment and there was a lack of public accountability over how deals were done.

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But he insisted that the UK would not be watering down its conditions for agreeing to any EU-wide pact. It rejected an agreement earlier this month, saying other EU members had not been willing to accept "modest" safeguards on financial

regulation and the single market. The two men also said Prime Minister David Cameron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel had had a "constructive" phone conversation about the way forward.

In a statement, HMRC rejected the findings and said there was a "misunderstanding of facts". The MPs believe that there are £25bn of outstanding tax issues with big companies and wants HMRC to be more open in its dealing with large firms. The committee singled out Dave Hartnett, permanent secretary for tax, for failing to handle tax negotiations with some big companies properly.

Heroin Found in Foreign National Archives criminal debate HMV in Trouble

A spokesman for HMRC hit back, saying the MPs were simply wrong to call

A sealed package containing heroin was found in an 80-year-old Foreign Office file at the National Archives, its managers have said. The Class A drug was filed with a document from the British Consulate in Cairo about a 1928 court case.

The off-white powder, discovered by a member of the public who asked to see the file, was sent for analysis. Having been confirmed as heroin, the substance was handed over to the Metropolitan Police. The pouch – which

contained less than a gram of heroin in 19 sachets – has been replaced with a photo and the file is now back on public display. National Archives’ director of operations Jeff James said the discovery hints at more mysteries to be found among the huge bank of archives.

Labour have demanded to know whether the Home Office can account for the “precise whereabouts” of all foreign criminals awaiting deportation. Shadow immigration minister Chris Bryant said without that knowledge they could never be removed.

Immigration Minister Damian Green said there were 3,940 foreign offenders living in the UK, but it was “difficult to say” where every individual was. He insisted the government was making every effort to speed up deportations.

HMV has said it may sell its live music division to raise funds, as it battles with another drop in sales. Likefor-like sales, which strip out the effect of shop closures, were down 11.6% in the 26 weeks to October versus a year ago. Including the cost of store closures, HMV made a pre-tax loss of £45.7m. HMV’s shares fell 12.1% after the news. The company’s stock has fallen almost 90% since last December.

Six More Libraries Train Fares Going Up Close Down Campaigners have failed in a legal bid to thwart the closure of several libraries in north-west London. Residents and celebrities wanted to prevent Brent Council shutting the six libraries. They hoped the Court of Appeal would overturn the decision of a High Court

judge who found the plan lawful. But judges sided with the council in the case, which being watched by campaigners around the country where other libraries are threatened.

Train fares will rise by an average of 5.9% in January 2012, the Association of Train Operating Companies has said.

Prices Index. ATOC said the fare increase would be used to pay for "new trains, faster services and better stations".

In his Autumn Statement last month, Chancellor George Osborne capped fare increases at 6%, instead of the expected 8%. Fare rises are linked to inflation, which is currently 5.2% as measured by the Retail

Currently, passengers contribute about £6.5bn to the running of the railways, with taxpayers picking up the remaining £4bn. The fare increases apply in England, Scotland and Wales, and take effect from Monday 2nd January 2012.

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Mr Hartnett's honesty into question. The report by the committee contains some of the most severe criticism of a civil servant yet published. The MPs accuse Dave Hartnett of mishandling tax negotiations with some big companies – such as letting Goldman Sachs off millions of pounds in interest on its tax bill. He had also, the MPs said, tried to stonewall

their questions when they quizzed him at committee hearings during October and November this year. An HMRC spokesman said Mr Hartnett had answered questions strictly in line with the advice of the tax department's lawyers, which legally restricted how much he could reveal about individual tax cases.

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However, due to a dust storm, he was unable to fly to Camp Bastion – the main British base – and was diverted to the Nato base in Kandahar. There he met British Tornado pilots – some of the 9,500 UK troops currently serving in the country. The trip came as the government said it was creating a cabinet committee with responsibility for the armed forces. Speaking to reporters in the PM Kandahar,

discussed the role the committee would play in a new cross-government effort to improve the welfare of British troops, and repeated his commitment that the UK's combat role in Afghanistan would be over by the end of 2014. Another trip by Mr Cameron to Afghanistan last year was disrupted by a security alert, but the PM said: "You just have to take the rough with the smooth; I don't feel particularly jinxed."

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Junta de Andalucia to legalise homes Junta de Andalucia president Jose Antonio Griñan announced on Sunday that the regional government will approve a decree on January 10th that would make it possible to regularise the legal position of some 300,000 properties built illegally in the past 20 years or so – at least 50,000 of them in Malaga province. The Junta approved the Territorial Planning Law of Andalucia in 2003 which was specifically aimed at stopping illegal construction in the countryside and this

complete U-turn has been received with scepticism throughout Malaga province, where many former mayors and council members have been jailed or face charges of handing out “irregular” building licences.

anticipated legal problems because, as they told the SUR newspaper, “in practice it’s an amnesty and what will happen now to those people who have been jailed or still face charges for allegedly selling licences to builders”?

The most common observation is that the Junta is trying to avoid a crushing defeat in the regional election to be held on March 25th. However, groups and local politicians who have been trying to regularise illegal constructions welcomed the announcement but

Just over 12,760 illegal constructions have been identified in the Axarquia and it is estimated that there are 15,000 in the Guadalhorce valley, 3,000 each in Mijas and Estepona, 1,600 in the Serrania de Ronda, 1,500 around Antequera and 1,174 in Malaga city.

Andalucian readers catching up The number of people in Andalucia who read regularly rose 4.4 per cent this year – to just over 87 per cent – only three percentage points below the national average. Just over half of the people aged 14 and over who were questioned for the Barometer of Reading and Purchase of Books in Andalucia said they read books regularly and a similar number said they had bought at least one book in the past year. Young men aged 14 to 24 were more inclined to read on-line but less than 4 per cent of Andalucians possess a digital book reader. The head of the Junta de Andalucia’s cultural department, Paulino Plata, said the figures were satisfactory, because they showed that the region’s young people

read as much as those elsewhere in Spain. He said the Junta’s second Reading Plan, to be implemented early next year, will encourage children to read as soon as

they start school. It will also provide libraries with state-of-theart technology and encourage the holding of book fairs, among other initiatives.

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Malaga’s provincial government has authorised the Local Police in Mijas to increase the number of agents working out of uniform to 29, as requested by Mayor Angel Nozal. A spokesman for the council’s citizen’s security department said the

plainclothes policemen would be employed mainly outside schools in an effort to reduce drug trafficking. He said they will also be in a better position to enforce municipal regulations relating to keeping the streets clean, which is a major source of complaints from residents. Police chief

Francisco Montilla said plainclothes policemen had proved to be more effective at preventing petty crimes. He also pointed out that the 50 people fined so far for not cleaning up after their dogs had been caught by plainclothes police.

Kings – just for a day The Torremolinos storeowners association (ACET) has launched its traditional “Kings for a day” campaign to encourage people to shop at local stores owned by its members. Until February 9th, shoppers at ACET stores will be given

numbered tickets and the one who has the winning number – drawn lotterystyle – will have to spend €15,000 in just one day at ACET stores. The winner will be allowed to make two big purchases – one of €1,000

and another of €2,000 – but apart from that he/she cannot spend more than €500 in a single store. It will be a race against the clock but serious contenders will map out the town’s ACET stores well ahead of time.

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Residents of the small town of Juzcar have decided to stay “blue” in the hope that people will continue to visit what has been dubbed “the first Smurfs town” making it probably the healthiest economy in Malaga province. Just over 73 per cent of those eligible to vote actually voted – 143 in favour, 33 against and six blank votes. Another 20 votes are expected to arrive by post before Christmas but whether they are for or against will make no difference – Juzcar stays blue. Since the town was painted blue in June for a Smurfs film, some 80,000 people have visited it. As a result, Mayor David Fernandez told the press on Monday, several new businesses have opened to cater for them and there are more people registering

as self-employed. He said Juzcar is also sharing its mini-boom with nearby towns in the Genal valley. “When our restaurants are full, the visitors go to nearby towns to eat,” One woman who now lives and works in Marbella voted in favour because the colour put the town on the map. “Before, when people asked me where I came from, I had to say a town in the Serrania de Ronda,” said Angeles Fernandez. “Now I only have to say Juzcar and everyone knows where that is”. Raquel Benitez also voted to stay

Longestserving prisoner pardoned

The last Cabinet meeting of the outgoing government decided to pardon the country’s longest serving prisoner, Miguel Montes Neira – on condition that he doesn’t commit another crime for at least four years.

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Since 1976, when he was first jailed for deserting the Army, he has spent much of his time in Albolote jail in Granada province, where he was serving his last sentence for robbery with intimidation – a crime he committed after not returning to jail from a free weekend. When he heard the news, Montes Neira told his family: “Don’t park outside the jail when you come for me, because I want to walk for two or three kilometres to feel like a free man.”

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blue, pointing out that “before the town really was blue in the sense that it was empty and sad, now it’s buzzing with activity all the time”. One visitor said before the results were known: “I can’t vote but if people vote against staying blue, the town would lose out, there’s an economic crisis and the money we visitors spend here, stays here”. But resident Pedro Antonio del Rio spoke up for the nay-sayers: “The town has always been white and should go back to being so.”

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e lions return after a four-year absence during which they were being cleaned and restored, the first of the alhambra lions was reinstalled on Patio de los leones on monday, overseen by alhambra Foundation director maria del mar villafranca, and Paulino Plato, head of the Junta de andalucia’s culture department. The other 11 lions will return by the end of the week. The patio will not open to the public until the spring because the fountain’s water system and marble floor still have to be installed. Carmona, Sevilla

Land workers invade Alba finca about 500 agricultural workers invaded a finca belonging to the Duchess of alba last week, demanding work in response to a statement by her oldest son, Cayetano martínez de irujo, who had said during a television interview that “andalucian land labourers have little inclination to work”. The men, who belong to the andalucian Workers Union, shouted “Here are the idle andalucians who want work” as they invaded the finca. martínez de irujo said his words had been misunderstood and will meet with the workers this week.

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Feliz Navidad - Happy Christmas! With less than a week to go why not take some time out to soak up the special atmosphere of the Spanish festive season? One of my favourite treats at this time of year is a trip into Malaga, particularly as dusk falls and the lights come on all over the city. If you don't fancy driving into the centre, then take one of the local Cercanias train lines. The coastal line runs services every twenty minutes to Malaga Centro/Alameda from Fuengirola (and you can always leave your car at one of the stations such as Plaza Mayor where there is plenty of easy parking).

for their evening “paseo” to admire the decorations or stop in one of the many cafes and tapas bars to watch the world go by. And don't forget to pass by the magnificent cathedral where illuminations make the freshly cleaned stonework gleam golden in the evenings. The facade is lit up with doves and the inscription “Paz en la Tierra” (Peace on Earth) while a simple “Belen” (Bethlehem) adorns the cathedral steps.

As you come out of the station walk down towards the Paseo del Parque past the flower stalls bristling with scarlet poinsettias and then up Calle Larios to the Plaza de la Constitucion – and admire the gorgeous kaleidescope of twinkling coloured lights. This year, apparently, the decorations are made from LED lights to conserve electricity but the effect is no less impressive.

There are many other “Belens” to be seen (including one inside the cathedral) but Spanish nativity scenes are, of course, generally quite elaborate and show not only the birth in the stable but of the the whole surrounding area. And they frequently incorporate elements which owe a lot to the imagination – last year the three kings arrived in a Venetian-style Bethlehem by gondola in Malaga cathedral and the municipal Belen in the town hall this year apparently is a watery one with rivers and the Mediterranean sea featuring prominently. (The ultimate though, has to be the scene

And it isn't just the light show that is so exciting in Malaga this time of year, the atmosphere is electric too but in a good-natured way. Throngs of Spanish families and people of all nationalities stroll around

in the town of Rute, in province, Cordoba attracting thousands of visitors who can only admire, not taste the buildings and characters made entirely from chocolate!) To get a flavour of the Andalucian Christmas and to see photographs of the Malaga lights log on to the very informative website www.navidad-andalucia.es – it's in Spanish but easy to navigate (just click on Navidad 2011 en Malaga). Then if you click on “Villancicos” in the top menu bar you can even listen to some Spanish carols – try listening to the children singing Silent Night/Noche de Paz – just the thing to get you in the mood for next weekend! by Jean Joss

Letter from A Broad Dear News Readers, So, where do I start? Well, the ‘plane ride from London to Sydney was predictable. Twelve-and-a-half hours, a drop down of 50 minutes, then hours in a metal pencil case hurtling through the air at a height of stupid feet above the ground could never be described as pleasant! ( I suppose if you go first class it’s different but in “cattle class”…. Nah, it’s not nice at all.) But being fed a dry roll without butter with a couple of bits of sliced tomato and floppy cucumber because I can’t eat nuts was a bit bad – I’m only allergic to nuts, not food in general and, while everyone else was tucking into a beef with rice dish, I felt a bit put out. On the way back I’ll carry my own “grub” as they say here in Aus. Anyway, our first four days were spent in Sydney where, on the first day, we walked all round taking in the famous Queen Victoria Building that is stuffed full of really good individual little shops and, underneath has a food hall where you could spend at least a couple of weeks and still not be able to eat at each outlet! Then we were off to The Rocks, the area first developed by the early settlers coming to Sydney. Modern times see shops, restaurants and museums and it’s almost situated under the famous Sydney Bridge that they call the “coat hanger”, a fairly

accurate description when you think about it. The Sydney Opera House is a fabulous, if weird, design and for twenty dollars you can have a look round it on a guided tour but, as we had seen inside twelve years ago when it was free, we didn’t bother and there were no concerts or recitals going on while we were there.

On our last day we took a boat trip with Cook’s Cruises over to the Sydney Zoo. It’s very well laid out but quite tiring to walk around – though they did have a “Wally Trolly” for those who wanted to use it for an extra four bucks, but you don’t get to hop-on-hop-off very often so, although you could probably see most of the animals, you couldn’t stand

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Christmas Quiz Well, it's the last poco a poco of 2011 so what better way to end the year than with a wee quiz of proverbs? Some, we have come across in the column before, others are new. Just see if you can work out what they mean and what the corresponding English proverb might be. Then turn the paper upside down – or if you've had enough Christmas spirits, stand on your head – and check the answers! 1. Cuatro ojos ven más que dos. 2. Más vale malo conocido que bueno por conocer. 3. Antes que te cases, mira lo que haces. 4. A caballo regalado no le mire los dientes. 5. Agua pasada no mueve molina. 6. No necesita abuela. 7. Cuando el río suena, agua lleva. 8. Matar dos pájaros de un tiro. 9. Cuando el gato ne está los ratones se diviertan. 10. Más vale un pájaro en la mano que ciento volando. 1. Two heads are better than one. (Four eyes see more than two.) 2. Better the devil you know than the devil you don't know. (The bad you know is better than the good that you don't know.) 3. Look before you leap. (Before you get married, look at what you are doing.) 4. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. (Don't look at its teeth) 5. It's all water under the bridge. (Water that has passed by doesn't move the mill) 6. He/she blows his/her own trumpet. ( He/she doesn't need a Granny) 7. There's no smoke without fire. (When the river makes noise, it has water) 8. Kill two birds with one stone. (with one shot) 9. While the cat's away, the mice will play. (When the cat isn't there the mice have fun) 10. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. (One bird in your hand is worth a hundred flying)

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and watch, for instance, the seals playing for any amount of time. The Koalas were kept behind screens so the only way of seeing them close up was to pay another 29 bucks to have a “photo opportunity” with them (they stood you in front of a Koala up a short tree and took your picture and, no, you didn’t get to cuddle one for your money). But if you stood on the wall and walked along it a bit, you could see over it and take all the photos you wanted, and one had a baby Koala with her, so that was good. The Wombats ( I love Wombats – no idea why, just do) were as usual asleep making their sonorous noises, and did nothing else at all. The zoo was great and the boat trip to and from it very interesting with all the views from the water of the bridge, Opera House and all the little bays along the route.

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t seems like it was only yesterday that I first wrote my first column for The News. Here it is three years later and we are still going strong. As it is customary for the final column of the year, I present my top 10 best and worst of 2011. There were some difficult choices but they seem to be line with what a lot of people are thinking.

he opposition parties certainly started out the way they obviously intend to carry on, giving big stick to Mariano Rajoy during the interminable debate that followed his investiture speech on Monday. Those politicians do love the sound of their own voices. Until midday Tuesday, they trotted out their usual grouches – you’ll cut social spending and the vast majority of us will soon be starving hungry, without a roof over our heads was the general drift.

ajoy rebuffed them all and got quite a few barbs in himself – one of them aimed at my favourite woman politician, Rosa Diez of the Union, Progress and Democracy (UP&D) party. She wants to reform the electoral system because it favours regional, usually nationalist, parties more than parties like hers which may be small (but growing daily) which covers the whole of Spain. I hope he’ll listen to her but his words indicate he might not, at least not just yet. “You only want me to reform the voting system to get more seats for your party in Parliament.”

ut what he said to the spokesman for the Basque nationalist coalition Amaiur, which makes no secret of its aim to break away from Spain, was the most telling. The Amaiur man was demanding rights for the ETA prisoners and a “second Transition to finish what the first Transition didn’t do”. Rajoy replied: “I owe you absolutely nothing”. And there you have it in a nutshell – thanks to his absolute majority, he hasn’t been forced to woo smaller parties – like Zapatero had to do – to be able to form a government so he hasn’t made any promises of measures that would only benefit a specific – and usually small – part of the population. He won’t have to govern for minorities – like Zapatero did – to stay in power. We are finally going to get a government that will have the interests of all Spaniards at heart.

he opposition parties made their bitter little gesture – they all voted against Rajoy’s investiture, to no

avail. It will be interesting to see what tactics they use to block Rajoy’s measures in the coming months. If they try to make a public nuisance of themselves via strikes and demonstrations, they will have completely misread the wishes of most Spaniards, who just want somebody to try to get them out of this recession.

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t least one of my dearest wishes was answered this year. Not only has Zapatero left the government, he’s abandoning public life altogether. We won’t have to put up with any more inane grins from Mr Bean. He isn’t taking his family back to Leon, as he said he would, because his daughters want to carry on living in Madrid. By now the Zapatero family should be comfortably settled in their new home in Somosaguas, a fashionable suburb on the outskirts of Madrid. As a former head of government, Zapatero will have a seat on the Council of State, for which he will be paid around €150,000 a year. He will have a chief of staff and a personal secretary paid for by the government but he has refused to have a press chief because who wants to stay out of the limelight. He will attend some Socialist meetings, the next major one being the convention to elect a new leader on February 3rd. He doesn’t intend to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors, Felipe González and Jose Maria Aznar, who still participate in national debates but he will maintain a presence on the international stage. And an aide has said he won’t be criticising the Rajoy government during his travels, unlike Aznar who regularly attacked the Zapatero government when he travelled abroad.

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suppose I’ll miss Zapatero in one way – he could get my paddy up in a way that I suspect Rajoy never will be able to do! very merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years to you all. See you in January.

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10. Ana Botella. The wife of former prime minister José María Aznar has failed to cleanup Madrid’s air pollution as environmental chief for the city. Now she may get a shot at becoming mayor.

10. Rafael Nadal. He may have not have had his best year on the courts but we can’t forget all he has done in the past.

9. María Dolores de Cospedal. The CastillaLa Mancha premier started her term on the wrong foot by suggesting that the outgoing Socialist government was hiding bills to keep the region’s multi-million deficit under wraps. Meanwhile she gets three paychecks – from the Popular Party, from the region and as deputy for a total of nearly €500,000 annually. 8. Esperanza Aguirre. This isn’t the first time the Madrid regional premier makes the worst list. This year she is included for her proposals to make deep cuts in education prompting a series of teachers’ strikes across Madrid. 7. The Catalan nationalist CiU bloc. Artur Mas’ government is embarking on a widerange of cuts in the northeast region, including in health care services that have caused a host of strikes at area hospitals. 6. Francisco Camps. The only good thing this embattled politician did this year was to step down as Valencia’s regional premier after he was indicted in July in the dress suits case. He is currently on trial along with co-defendant Ricardo Costa before Valencia’s High Court where his testimony doesn’t match up to the evidence gathered by investigators. 5. Martin Garitano. The Bildu provincial administrator of Guipúzcoa stirred up bad blood when he began making public gestures to the families of ETA inmates. It was a bad sign coming from one of the top votergetters of the Basque abertzale radical left coalition. 4. Alberto Contador. Did he or did he not take performance enhancers? His explanation about the steak he ate was too precise – given that most people can’t recall what they had for lunch yesterday. 3. Iñaki Urdangarin, The royal son-in-law has severely tarnished the king’s good name as well as that of the House of Borbón with allegations that he diverted public money for his own use. 2. Javier Garcia Marín. “El Cuco.” One of the co-defendants in the Marta del Castillo murder trial refuses to come clean and say where she is buried. He has changed his testimony on several occasions. 1. Standard & Poor’s, Fitch and Moody’s. The rating agencies had no business creating more turbulence in the markets with their irresponsible economic outlooks on Spain and the rest of Europe.

9. Carme Chacón. The outgoing defence minister, who may run for prime minister one day, took a very prominent role in encouraging troops on Spanish missions abroad. 8. Tomás Gómez. The Madrid Socialist Party leader stood up to Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and other national leaders when he insisted on holding primaries in Madrid back in May. 7. High Court Judge Eloy Velasco. His insistence in bringing a group of former Salvadoran military men to justice in the 1989 massacre of five Spanish Jesuit priests has put international pressure on El Salvador. 6. Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart. The 85year-old duchess of Alba pretty much told everyone where to go and insisted on marrying her third husband Alfonso Diez, 25 years her junior. 5. Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba. By many accounts, the former interior minister wanted to retire after this term. But he became the brave face of defeat when the PP won a landslide victory in November. 4. Cáritas. With little fanfare, this Catholic charity has taken the lead in providing food and shelter to those Spaniards and immigrants whose lives have been devastated by the financial crisis. 3. Outgoing Economy Minister Elena Salgado. Not only did she keep her head high as Spanish finances were under the European microscope, she kept her promise that Spain would not need a bailout – at least not under the Socialists’ watch. 2. Spain’s National Basketball Team. Many of its members may not be playing in the American NBA this season, but they got a big consolation prize when they took home their second Eurobasket title in September after defeating France 98-85. 1. Platform of Those Affected by a Mortgage. This unusual grassroots group, which began in Catalonia late last year, has helped many people facing eviction from their homes. Although its success rate hasn’t been 100 percent, the organisation has called attention to the banks’ abuses in making people pay more than they should to keep their dwellings.

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Community News Funds Raised for RBL Christmas Play Sell Out Members of the Benalmadena Branch of The Royal British Legion enjoyed a Christmas lunch at The Honeypot Inn and Mrs. Jane Leary presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the owners to thank them, their staff and customers for their continued support for the Poppy Appeal. For the seventh consecutive year they have raised the most money throughout the year –

Yesterday parents and teachers were wowed by the youngsters at the British School of Marbella´s performance of Ralph the Reindeer.

€684,91. The other bars that raised funds were, Bar (Avd. Antonio None Machado) raising €106.32 and Harry's Bar in Arroyo de la Miel raised €92.69. Thanks to everyone who helped and contributed to make a total of €6172.50 in 2011.

Around 80 children aged between the ages of two and eight took part in the Christmas production.

The Benalmadena Branch meets on Mondays (10.30 for 11.00 a.m.) at Blazing Saddles, Avd. Bonanza. Meetings in the new year will commence

Family members were left teary eyed during the play, which included several solo performances from Primary aged children.

on Monday 9th January. Further details can be obtained from 952 442 655.

Benefit Concert Christmas Times for Lux Mundi

Pasión Vega and Daniel Casares will be sharing a stage as they will be performing at the benefit concert for FCS. The evening will also feature performances from the supporting acts of Antonio Martín and Vicky Madera and The Bottomless. The event will take place tonight, Wednesday the

21st of December, at 9pm at the Teatro Alameda in Malaga. Ticket price is €15.

Lux Mundi is now closed for all activities for the Christmas break until the 9th January 2012.

card sales and general information about the services offered by the centre.

The Fuengirola branch will open Monday to Saturday from 10.00 to 13.00 for the hire of wheelchairs, mobility aids,

However the desk will not be open on Monday 26th December or on Friday 6th January 2012. For further information on anything above please contact the desk during the times shown on 952 474840. All at Lux Mundi wish everyone a very merry Christmas.

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DAVID THE DOGMAN Safety Zone, Grey Zone & Danger Zone In a puppy’s daily life, there is a thing called a temporary “Safety Zone”. It is the time that the owner can trust the puppy to hold his urine after he has defecated or was taken for a walk. To know your puppy’s safety zone, you should first record for several days your puppy’s urinating and defecating schedules. After that, deduct 15-30 minutes from the period of minimum interval

between elimination. Do not let your puppy drink a lot of water during that time to make the safety zone work. Grey zone and danger zone are those outside this safety zone. Also, closely supervise your puppy when he is not confined in his crate.

Be Patient, Wait Do not return from a walk until your puppy defecates. Before your puppy has the chance to soil on his crate or your floor, make sure to take him outside first thing in the morning. As a pet

owner, patience must be exercised in waiting for your puppy to eliminate outdoors before going back inside. Do not forget to praise your puppy afterwards by giving him a nice treat. If your puppy is taking a very long time to eliminate and you still have some chores to finish, you can crate your puppy for the meantime. Then, every 1530 minutes take him outside until he finally defecates. Email David at david@thedogman.net with your questions.

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The Mayfair Academy children held a Primary School Christmas Fair, to help raise money for the San Pedro based charity Aspandem. The children managed to raise €250 for local families and children.

There was a Pringle pot decoration competition, tombola, cake stall and many other activities. Photographed are some of the decorated pots, with children from Mayfair Primary handing over their collection to the charity Director Jose Bolea.

Donations Needed The charity shop run by Age Concern in C/ Zaragoza, Estepona has had another successful year thanks to the loyalty of customers, the generosity of the people who donate items, and the hard work of the shop volunteers. In fact it has been so successful that the stock of winter clothes has fallen rapidly and more donations are needed urgently. Please turn out all of your unwanted clothes

and bric-a-brac and donate them to Age Concern to ensure that the volunteers assisting older people in the community can continue their essential work. If you can donate items please call the shop number 608587538 to arrange collection. The shop will be closed for the festive season from 13.30 on Friday 23rd December to 10.a.m. on 3rd January 2012.

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First Briefing The Chief Minister the Hon. Fabian Picardo MP and the Deputy Chief Minister the Hon. Dr Joseph Garcia MP met with Leader of the Opposition the Hon. Peter Caruana QC MP and the Hon. Daniel Feetham MP.

To honour the new Chief Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo, Oriel College, Oxford have flown the Gibraltar flag. This is the first time the Castle and Keys of Gibraltar has been flown at Oriel – in line with the tradition of hoisting the flag of countries whose prime ministers and political leaders attended the college.

Picardo said he felt highly privileged and overjoyed that Gibraltar had made its mark at Oxford with the recognition of his electoral victory. Mr Picardo added he was confident that new entrants from Gibraltar would continue to study at Oxford, Cambridge and other great British universities in the future.

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The meeting had been arranged by the chief minister’s office to enable the new government to receive a briefing from Mr Caruana and raise issues

with him relating to the transition between the former GSD administration and the GSLP /Liberal adminstration. Commenting afterwards, Minister Picardo said “We agreed in the aftermath of the General Election results to meet for a briefing on pending issues. In doing so, we all put Gibraltar first and party politics aside. The meeting has been very useful.”

Beach Closed The government has decided to close access to Western Beach until further notice as a cautionary measure – due to certain circumstances in which a storm drain in La Linea was adversely affected earlier this year. This led to higher

than acceptable readings of pollution. In recent weeks readings have shown continuous high levels of pollution at the beach exceeding that of acceptable bathing water standards.

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The Miss Gibraltar competition is coming to a close – with the final five contestants being chosen on Friday. From left to

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touRiSt oFFiCES Tourist offices in Gibraltar are located in Casemates Square, the Airport Arrivals Hall, the coach terminus and the cruise terminal and at the frontier. Main Tourist Administration Office Duke of Kent House Cathedral Square, Tel: +350 20074950 e-mail: information@tourism.gov.gi The Gibraltar Tourist Board also operates in London at: Gibraltar Government Office150 Strand,London WC 2R 1JA.Tel: +44 (0) 207 836 0777 email: info@gibraltar.gov.uk Note: Gibraltar phone numbers consist of eight digits. When phoning from within Gibraltar just dial the eight digits.When phoning from the Costa del Sol and the rest of Spain or from abroad precede the number with the international dialling code which is 00350.

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Gib fuel prices from Morrisons Is it worth going to Gib with an empty tank? Usually the answer is yes! We check Morrisons’ prices each week.

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Your Weekly Entertainment Guide INSIDE THIS WEEK Panto - at Salon Varietes, Fuengirola Big Turn Out - for Christmas Carol Service Find out what all your - Favourite venues are doing for Christmas

î&#x20AC;&#x201A;e Mooring - Tasty PĂłgs Christmas Homemade Meals Week I T N A had the pleasure of tasting delicious homemade lasagna at The Mooring this week â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thanks to a curious incident. Earlier in the week The Mooring was buzzing with customers, when three additional ones came in. Everyone was in festive spirits and there was a great atmosphere. After about 40 minutes the two men and the woman ordered takeaways â&#x20AC;&#x201C; advertised as the home-cooked specials.

he owner then had to pop out to buy silver foil trays to accommodate the order â&#x20AC;&#x201C; normally their Meals On Wheels Service provides dishes on proper plates that are then returned, but as these were not regular customers foil trays were needed.

he trio left with their homemade orders of lambs liver with onions, gravy and fries, chicken and mushroom pie and a portion of lasagna. About half an hour after the customers had left, The Mooring received a phone call from the woman. While she acknowledged that the liver and the pie were obviously homemade, she insisted that the lasagna was not. She said she had seen the lasagna being carried into the restaurant in a shopping bag!

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he Salon Varietes Theatre, Fuengirola are this year presenting Dick Whittington. Book now for this spectacular family pantomime and see Dick Whittington and his cat Tommy wrongly accused of stealing Alderman Fitzwarren's gold, get shipwrecked with Sarah the cook, Idle Jack, Captain Cockle and Willie Winkle,

ast Sunday 18th December St Andrew’s Chaplaincy Inland celebrated with a service of Lessons and Carols held at the cemetery chapel, Alhaurin el Grande.

This Sunday singing live on the terrace from 3pm

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s well as hearing the Christmas story the congregation, who numbered more than 90, were treated to a performance by Harmony Magic and what was for some the highlight of the evening, a play ‘Angel Cake’. All the children who arrived were invited to be angels and together they made a birthday cake for Jesus, filled with Trust, Praise, Prayer and Love. The Assistant Chaplain the Very Rev Alan Woods welcomed everyone and asked that where possible people took time out of their celebrations to come and worship, either on Christmas Eve at 11.30pm or on Christmas Day at 10.30am. The evening was completed with mulled wine, mince pies and a piece of birthday cake.

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MOVIES TO WATCH OUT FOR

Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol

henever an old movie gets remade, you always have to watch the original to be able to compare and deliver a fair verdict. Most of the time the original is the best, like “The Italian Job” or “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory”. However, the 1973 made for TV movie “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” isn’t.

By Brad Bird, Starring Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg It’s the fourth outing for Tom Cruise in the Mission: Impossible franchise and this latest rip-roarer makes up for the disappointing third instalment. The Cruiser may be 50, but he looks mighty fit and, as ever, does all his own stunts, including one which will definitely make its way onto the all-time top ten stunt list when he clings to the top of the world’s tallest building in Dubai. The plot is pretty

familiar – madman wants to start WW III, there’s a global terrorism bombing plot, Mission: Impossible team unfairly blamed and have to go undercover to fight to restore their reputation and save the world. Ethan Hunt (Cruise) and the team are on their own in Ghost Protocol mode – there’s no back-up, no help and no contact. It’s done with panache, and is set to be THE box office blockbuster for the festive

season. The critics have mainly given it a firm thumbs up and it’s been compared very favourably to some of the very best of the Bond outings.

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hardly a surprise, as for her music – she was a one hit wonder. In 2006 we were all introduced to Amy Winehouse and her bad girl reputation, with her infamous hit Rehab – the album “Back to Black” was a huge success, and I suppose it had two or three decent tracks on it. However, Amy seemed to be more famous for running down the street covered in blood, getting drunk in nightclubs and doing drugs, than actually singing. Her reputation, clearly overshadowed her music. Let’s be honest here, before “Back to Black” there was “Frank”, an album no one had heard of until she died. Now it’s here, there and everywhere and over

uillermo Del Toro best known for “Pan’s Labyrinth” has produced this remake, and he really knows how to give you a fright. The 2011 version of “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” came out earlier this year, and although it has Katie Holmes and Guy Pearce in it, don’t let that put you oﬀ. Katie Holmes gives a surprisingly strong performance, Pearce’s character is quite unlikeable and the little girl Bailee Madison carries the movie eﬀortlessly.

It’s stylish, moves at break-neck pace and has some gripping set pieces and Tom Cruise is better than he has been for some time. So grab a bag of popcorn, settle yourself firmly into your cinema seat and get ready for an exhilarating movie experience.

Quite a Disappointment Before I start, let me just say, not everyone is going to agree with me on this, but this is what I believe and how I feel about Amy Winehouse. Yes, it is sad that she died, but it was

priced. “Back to Black” then came out, and afterwards nothing for years (music wise). Then this year she records “Lioness: Hidden Treasure” and dies. Now I don’t want to appear mean, but the album is boring. Who in their right mind re-records The Girl From Ipanema? She must have been high as a kite to want to record lift music – seriously, didn’t anyone see the red flags? When Amy did Valerie years ago, it was a cool little

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on’t get me wrong I enjoyed the original very much, but there wasn’t any explanation as to what the little demons wanted or why they were attacking Sally. The remake, has a little back story about the man who used to live there and lost his son to the creatures – and whenever the creatures emerge they need to take the life of a child and eat their teeth. Bizarre, I know, but it’s an explanation, which is better than what the original gave you.

lso the remake is about a little girl who is sent to go and live with her father in this big old mansion, that her father is renovating to sell. The original is about a couple that move into an old house, but it’s the wife who starts to hear the voices and, her husband doesn’t see the creatures and is almost always away on business.

number but the version on the new album is slow and depressing. Why ruin a perfectly good song? And don’t get me started on her version of Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? This girl was clearly not in top form when making this new album and, to be totally honest, had she not died the album most probably would have bombed. It’s truly a sad story. If she only had had people around her who really cared about her and not her fame, perhaps the outcome would have been different. All she needed was someone to look out for her and get her some help, not to be chased around by the press and dragged about like a puppet. As for the album, it’s not great, save your money.

escape, causing chaos.

he little creatures in the original are like scary, creepy little men, the new creatures are like little rat people or big rats with human-ish features – they are really, really creepy. Another aspect is that obviously something made in 1973, isn’t going to age that well, and when you look at the décor and wardrobe, it can make you laugh. The remake is set is set in a gorgeous old house, with a beautiful staircase – the film is worth watching, if for the house alone.

he story of the remake is a little diﬀerent to the original, but I personally think it’s better ‘cause it also makes more sense. The basic line to both movies is that they move into an old house that has a secret, the secret is bricked up in an old chimney that whispers naughty evil things. Then the chimney gets reopened at some point and evil demon type creatures

he original is good, but the remake really gives you a run for your money, it made me jump out my seat more than once. Even the opening scene with the chisel in the mouth, made me cringe. Yes, this is definitely one to watch, it’s creepy, spooky and with a few jumps. So, if you’re getting tired with the holly jolly season, this should put a smile on your face.

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A weekly overview

HOROSCOPES

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March 21st April 19th

TAURUS

April 20th May 20th

GEMINI

May 21st June 21st

CANCER

June 22nd July 22nd

LEO

July 23rd August 22nd

VIRGO

August 23rd September 22nd

Any feeling of loss of direction will subside and you will be working in overdrive to help expand your horizons. There is nothing more frustrating for a dynamic Aries than the thought of stagnating. You need progress and you desire results. Any barriers that were in the way or confusion regarding misinterpreting another’s intentions will fade away and the truth will be apparent. You have a green light and that is all the encouragement you will ever need to get moving. A steady and methodical approach is the way to approach challenges this week, calculated moves not impulsive ones will win the day. Change and new experiences are calling you; you are able to sense this acutely and yet at the same time know this course also needs your support and unerring concentration. A connection that integrates your past and future may jolt feelings of doubt but these are secondary and habitual reactive tendencies from the past that have no place in your bright future. You may have been a bit grumpy lately just as the realisation is dawning that life is starting to work itself out. Your emotions and passions are steaming and you are reminded that the best things in life are actually free. Someone may need a hand and could call upon you for some kind of support. Give with an open heart Gemini and think nothing of what can be gained; it is enough to feel content that you have helped another. Your cup is about to be filled up to the brim. Live in the moment for surely that is what matters the most – what is going on now, the present day and the rippling eﬀect we have upon each other. There is something that you need to make your mind up on; it is time to sweep the past clean with a good sturdy broom, definite and determined. Dragging the dirt forward with you will only muddy the waters. Actively work towards looking at an ache, the reason for it and sweep it up. Consolidating your position and taking the time to review your life and whether your essential needs are being met is the focus of this week. A lot has come to a head recently and you don’t wish to sustain anything that does not contribute or support where you are headed. A time of true renewal is before you and you want your field to be planted with produce that will give you a bountiful harvest – time to get rid of the weeds. Pay attention to your health and don’t let yourself get run down. There is a lot going on and you will not want to miss out on the events of the season but at the same time you want to stay well enough to enjoy yourself. Moderation is the key and you may have to learn to say NO. Something emotional could be under your health problems and dragging you down. Stay confident by believing in yourself, your abilities - have faith and the emotions will shift, boosting your spirits.

There is something that needs to be said, you have avoided this confrontation for far too long now and there is no escaping it – not if you wish to move down your chosen pathway. Speak the words that are on your tongue and the blocks will move aside and let you continue on your journey. Your voice is the key September 23rd - now Libra. What you say, how you say it and the volume and intensity drives the whole deal. It is time for you to wield the sword of truth. October 22nd

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small pieces and place in the middle of the filo. You could also put a small bit of Philadelphia cheese in the middle then top with either fruit or the chocolate pieces. Pull the edges of the filo up and twist into a little parcel. Bake in the pre-heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown but, keep an eye on it as filo can cook from white to black in minutes!

LIBRA

SCORPIO

October 23rd November 21st

You are often known as the loner of the zodiac but this week you could end up feeling more on your own than usual. The depths of your emotions are strong and there is a perfectly good reason why you feel the way you do – you will be highly focused on what you need here in order to feel your best. Miracles seem miles away and not available to you – but if you do the legwork your eﬀorts will find a magical way of working and your wishes just may come true.

SAGITTARIUS We all know that you are the one that feels challenged by limiting minds, situations

FOR FOR THE THE BEST BEST DEALS DEALS AROUND AROUND

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that are riddled with rules and guidelines. You don’t mind playing with the rules to get ahead but abiding by them seems to squash your optimism. A real desire for freedom is rising within you and you will be questioning whether to ride a November 22nd - certain storm, you have gained an amount of knowledge recently that is making st December 21 you wonder if there is an easier route than the one you are currently taking.

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expression for instance, then the time has come to ‘let go’ and be yourself and in doing this you will be open and receptive to what the world has to oﬀer you. You will be very busy and not want to waste your time, spinning on your wheels December 22nd - or putting in all kinds of eﬀort and not getting anything in return is the very January 19th situation you wish to avoid. Be firm but gentle.

AQUARIUS

January 20th February 18th

PISCES

February 19th March 20th

It will become apparent by the end of this year who is really prepared to stand by you and the diﬀerence between those who are in it just for themselves, all in all, this is a revealing time for you. Romance blossoms this week and allow yourself to indulge in the lightness and fun that is all around, a good laugh will do you good and raise your spirits. Pay close attention to non-verbal messages that others are sending you, there could be more going on than you realise.

Christmas week for you is all about taking action and following through on promises made. You are putting in all the eﬀort, all the work to help others out. Giving, compromising whilst trying to also keep the communication channels level and promote cooperation between friends. It is quite exhausting, so also remember yourself in it all, you will have to say NO sometimes for your own sanity. Be positive but also kind to you.

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THE JUDGES SAID IT WAS TOO CLOSE TO CALL BUT VIEWERS DECIDED …

ey were just wild about Harry! .....The favourite wins the final of 2011 Strictly Come Dancing the glitter ball trophy was not the only thing sparkling in the battle of the ballroom in Blackpool on saturday night. the three finalists “daddy” Jason donovan (the oldest at 43), pint-sized powerhouse Chelsee Healey and dancing drummer Harry Judd – all thrilled the audience with dances to die for and judges' scores to match. Mr sourpuss Craig revel Horwood was actually beaming, there were tens from Len goodman, Alesha dixon gushed ecstatically and as for Bruno tonioli he couldn't keep still, positively writhing with enthusiasm at every performance.

At the end of the first part of the show it was Jason who topped the judges' leader board – just – but after the telephone votes were counted he and his partner Kristina rihanoﬀ had to leave the floor to Harry dancing with Aliona vilani, and Chelsee with Pasha Kovalev for the dance oﬀ. All three had performed brilliantly, reprising one of their former dances (Harry's lively and graceful quickstep, Chelsee's dynamic jive and Jason's colourful “fan tango”) followed by a showdance with no holds barred, producing some pretty awesome and professional moves from the three contestants and brilliant

choreography from their respective partners. there were standing ovations from the studio audience for every dance. But, of course, on finals night there could be only one winner – the decision was not up to the judges this time and the audience chose the favourite, Harry. the 25-year-old Mcfly drummer had said at the beginning of the series “i love a challenge and this will certainly be the biggest challenge i've taken on”. it was a challenge he rose to time and time again with expert Len goodman telling him in Blackpool “if you were a stick of rock you'd

have 'talent' written right through it!” When the results were announced Harry was mobbed by his bandmates who rushed on to the floor to congratulate him. His reaction was “Wow!”, “so surreal” and “absolutely incredible” – with, of course, hugs, kisses and thanks to the gorgeous and talented Aliona (who was runner up last year with former partner Matt Baker). so that’s strictly over for another year, but if you can't live without it then tune in the Christmas special on BBC One on Christmas day!

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The Military Wives Choir looks certain to have the Christmas number one, after becoming the fastestselling single in six years. The Official Charts Company says 242,000 copies of the single, “Wherever You Are”, have been sold in two days. The last time a single sold so well in its first two days was when X Factor winner Shayne Ward

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The choir has outsold Little Mix by a ratio of 6:1 since Sunday. The foursome, who became the first group to ever win the X Factor, have so far this week shifted 38,000 copies of their single, “Cannonball”, which topped the charts on Sunday.

Angela, the English owner has been established in Arroyo de la Miel for almost 20 years, giving personal service for all tastes and sizes ( up to 56). The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the Sun Military Awards with Prince Harry to honour the British troops. The night, also known as the Millies or Night of Heroes, was also attended by footballer David Beckham, Gordon Ramsay, Jimmy Carr, and Frank Lampard. The couple presented the award for Most Outstanding Soldier to

Sergeant Ryan McCready, 26. William, who has served in Afghanistan, said: "This is a truly well deserved award. Sgt McCready, you exemplify to an extraordinary degree the unique qualities that make the British soldier second to none: courage, steadfastness, professionalism, sense of humour and a deep humanity."

Jackson Auction Cleans Up The contents of the house where Michael Jackson lived before he died have sold at a Los Angeles auction for almost $1 million (£646,000). Some 500 items were on sale from the mansion the singer rented, including furniture, ornaments and paintings. Among the lots was an armoire upon which Jackson wrote a message to himself that

fetched $25,750. Prior to the auction, organisers had estimated total sales to be between $200,000 and $400,000. Also sold was a Victorian Revival-style bedroom suite, an 18th-Century French clock and a shower bench on which Jackson had drawn stick men. Only a handful of auction items bore a personal connection to the singer and his family,

as most were part of the rented surroundings.The ornate headboard from the bed where Jackson's body was found had also been due to go under the hammer but was removed from the sale last month at the request of Jackson's

family. However, the rug that had been beneath the bed sold for $15,360.

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Beach Boys Reunite US band The Beach Boys have announced plans to reunite for their 50th anniversary next year. The five-piece band, which includes founding members Brian Wilson, Mike Love and Al Jardine will embark upon a 50-date world tour and record a new album. Jardine said they will appear at the Grammy Awards on 12th February and "do something really exciting". The band, whose hits include Good Vibrations,

will stage their first gig in New Orleans on 27th April. The surviving original Beach Boys will be joined by Bruce Johnston and David Marks, who have been associated with the group for decades.

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Gay marriage 'improves health'

Legalising same-sex marriage in the state of Massachusetts has led to a significant drop in the number of visits by gay men to health clinics, researchers from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health have found. Same-sex marriages are now legal in six US states, with Massachusetts the first to allow them in 2003. The Columbia University team surveyed the demand for medical and mental health care from 1,211 gay men registered with a particular health clinic in the 12 months prior to the change, and the 12 months afterwards. They found a 13% drop in healthcare visits after the law was

enacted, and a reduction in blood pressure problems, depression and "adjustment disorders", which the authors claimed could be the result of reduced stress. Lesbian women were not included in the study as there were insufficient numbers to give a statistically meaningful result. Previous research had already suggested that

gay men are more likely to suffer from depression and suicidal thoughts than heterosexual men, and that social exclusion may be partly responsible. The researchers said their findings suggest that removing these barriers improves the health of gay and bisexual men. A spokesman for the Terrence Higgins Trust, a UK-based sexual health

Christmas tree syndrome discovered If you’re feeling under the weather this festive season, you just might have Christmas tree syndrome, according to researchers at the State University of New York. After noticing a rise in respiratory illnesses in the weeks on both sides of December 25th, they analysed clippings from 28 Christmas trees and identified what they believe is the cause of the problem – the mould growing on the trees, whose spores when breathed in can lead to problems including itchy noses, watery eyes, coughing, shortness of breath, chest pains, sinus congestion, feelings of fatigue and problems sleeping. They warned that some of the mould identified can even lead to long term lung problems and conditions such as bronchitis and

pneumonia. The mould occurs on the trees naturally, but thrives in the warm conditions of a wellheated home at Christmas. The researchers offered two options for avoiding the problems – an artificial tree or none at all. They

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and HIV charity, said there is a known link between health and happiness: "It's no surprise that people who are treated as second class citizens tend to have low self esteem, which in turn makes them more likely to take risks. Whether this is drugs, alcohol abuse, or unsafe sex, treating gay men unequally has lasting repercussions for their health."

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Victoria Wood: Seen on TV

Sat, Dec 24th 21.20

Sun, Dec 25th 12:35

Kung Fu Panda Po might just be the laziest, clumsiest panda in the Valley of Peace, but he secretly dreams of becoming a kung fu legend. When the villainous snow leopard Tai Lung threatens Po's homeland, the hapless panda is chosen to fulfil an ancient prophecy and defend the Valley from attack.

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Fri Dec 23rd 22:30

Tamara Drewe

Tamara Drewe returns to the sleepy Dorset village where she grew up to sell her mother's house. Once the bignosed girl next door, she has had a nose job and is a successful journalist in London. Her old flame Andy is still working for philandering novelist Nicholas Hardiment and his long-suﬀering wife....

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Mon, Dec 26th 15:30

Harry Potter: Chamber of Secrets The second instalment of boy wizard Harry Potter's adventures at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, A mysterious elf tells Harry to expect trouble...

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Sat, Dec 24th 19:15

Hairspray Tracy Turnblad dreams of TV stardom, and high school hunk Link Larkin. So when a detention encounter gives the wannabe teenybopper the dance moves she needs to make it onto the all-powerful Corny Collins Show, Tracy realises that her dreams could finally be coming true.

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Mon, Dec 26th 22:00

Dirty Dancing A spoiled 17-year-old girl learns a lot about life from a streetwise dance instructor during a family summer vacation in the Catskills in 1963.

www.thenewsonline.es Victoria Wood looks back at her hugely successful television career. Featuring sketches, stand-up, characters and songs from her incredible repertoire as well as exclusive interviews with Victoria and friends and fans, including Dawn French, Julie Walters and Sir Roger Moore.

Mon, Dec 26th 22.00

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06:00 Breakfast 09:15 Rip oﬀ Britain 10:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 Real Rescues 11:30 Cash in the Attic 12:15 Bargain Hunt 13:00 BBC News 13:30 Local News 13:40 Only Fools and Horses 14:30 Helicopter Heroes 15:15 Escape to the Country 15:45 Hairy Bikers' Best of British 16:30 Flog It! 17:15 Pointless 18:00 BBC News 18:30 Local News 19:00 The1Show 19:30 Nigel Slater's

Simple Suppers 20:30 The Impressions Show 21:00 The Royle Family 22:00 BBC News 22:25 Local News 22:35 The Lottery Draws 22:45 Match of the Day 00:05 A Question of Sport 00:35 Weatherview 00:40 See Hear 01:10 Country Tracks 02:10 The Hairy Bikers' Christmas Party 03:10 MasterChef: The Professionals 04:10 Newsday 04:30 HARDtalk

06:00 Breakfast 09:15 Rip oﬀ Britain 10:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 Real Rescues 11:30 Cash in the Attic 12:15 Bargain Hunt 13:00 BBC News 13:30 Local News 13:40 Only Fools and Horses 14:30 Keeping up Appearances 15:00 Escape to the Country 15:45 Hairy Bikers' Best of British 16:30 Flog It! 17:15 Pointless 18:00 BBC News 18:30 Local News 19:00 The 1 Show

19:30 EastEnders 20:00 Sports Personality of the Year 2011 22:00 BBC News 22:25 Local News 22:35 Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special 23:35 Blades of Glory 01:05 Skiing Weatherview 01:10 Nigel Slater's Simple Suppers 02:10 Rick Stein's Spanish Christmas 03:10 Countryfile 04:10 Newsday 04:30 HARDtalk

06:00 Breakfast 09:15 Rip oﬀ Britain 10:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 Real Rescues 11:30 Cash in the Attic 12:15 Bargain Hunt 13:00 BBC News 13:30 Local News 13:40 Only Fools and Horses... 14:30 Keeping up Appearances Christmas Special 15:00 Escape to the Country 15:45 Hairy Bikers' Best of British 16:30 Flog It! 17:15 Pointless 18:00 BBC News 18:30 Local News

19:00 The 1Show 20:00 EastEnders 20:30 The Two Ronnies Sketchbook 21:00 Have I Got News for You 21:30 Miranda 22:00 BBC News 22:25 Local News 22:35 The Graham Norton Show 23:35 The Lottery 23:50 The Impressions Show 00:20 EastEnders Omnibus 02:20 Weatherview 02:25 Lorraine's Last Minute Christmas 03:25 BBC News 03:30 Click 04:00 BBC News

06:00 Breakfast 09:00 The Nativity 09:30 The Nativity 10:00 Saturday Kitchen 11:15 Nigel Slater's Simple Suppers 12:15 BBC News 12:25 Local News 12:30 Keeping up Appearances 13:30 The Santa Clause 2 15:05 G-Force 16:30 BBC News 16:40 Local News 16:50 Winter Wipeout 17:50 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 20:00 Merlin

20:45 EastEnders 21:20 Outnumbered 22:00 Lapland 23:15 The Lottery Draws 23:25 BBC News 23:45 Midnight Mass from St George's Cathedral Southwark 00:55 At First Sight 02:55 Weatherview 03:00 BBC News 03:30 Talking Books 04:00 BBC News 04:30 British Olympic Dreams 05:00 BBC News 05:30 The Record Europe

09:00 Shaun the Sheep 09:10 Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo 10:50 Lifeline 11:00 The Hairy Bikers' Christmas Party 12:00 Restoration Home 13:00 The Weakest Link 13:45 To Buy or Not to Buy 14:30 Mackenna's Gold 16:35 Coast 17:15 Antiques Road Trip 18:00 Celebrity Eggheads 18:30 Nigella's Christmas Kitchen 19:00 Christmas

University Challenge 19:30 TOTP 2 21:00 Rick Stein's Spanish Christmas 22:00 Ruth Jones' Christmas Cracker 22:40 The Grumpy Guide to Christmas 23:40 QI 00:10 Life's Too Short 00:40 The Grumpy Guide to Work 01:10 Scarlet Street 02:50 Sport Today 03:00 Newsday 03:30 Asia Business Report 03:45 Sport Today 04:00 Newsday 04:10 Pages from Ceefax

08:30 Deadly 60 09:00 What's New Scooby-Doo? 09:20 Shaun the Sheep 09:30 Herbie Goes Bananas 11:00 Rick Stein's Spanish Christmas 12:00 Restoration Home 13:00 The Weakest Link 13:45 To Buy or Not to Buy 14:30 She Wore a Yellow Ribbon 16:15 Coast 17:15 Antiques Road Trip 18:00 Celebrity Eggheads 18:30 Great British Railway Journeys

19:00 Nigella's Christmas Kitchen 19:30 Christmas University Challenge 20:00 Lorraine's Last Minute Christmas 21:00 The Young Victoria 22:40 The Choir: Military Wives 00:10 Rev 00:40 While the City Sleeps 02:20 Newsday 02:30 Asia Business Report 02:45 Sport Today 03:00 Newsday 03:30 Asia Business Report 03:45 Sport Today 04:00 Newsday

08:30 Deadly 60 08:55 What's New Scooby-Doo? 09:20 Pinocchio 11:00 Lorraine's Last Minute Christmas 12:00 Restoration Home 13:00 The Weakest Link 13:45 To Buy or Not to Buy 14:30 The Heroes of Telemark 16:35 Coast 17:05 Antiques Road Trip 17:50 Celebrity Eggheads 18:20 Nativity 20:00 Raymond Blanc's Christmas Feast

21:00 The Many Lovers of Miss Jane Austen 22:00 QI 22:30 Movie: Tamara Drewe 00:15 The Rob Brydon Show 00:45 Merry Christmas 02:30 The Record Review 03:00 BBC News 03:25 Pages from Ceefax

07:00 Little Howard's Big Christmas Question 07:25 Bear Behaving Badly 07:45 The Story of Tracy Beaker 08:05 League of Super Evil 08:15 Horrible Histories 08:50 Jump In! 10:10 Bicentennial Man 12:10 Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco 13:35 Pappano's Essential Tosca 14:35 Tosca from the Royal Opera House 16:45 Christmas

University Challenge 17:15 Dad's Army 17:45 Carols from King's 19:00 The John Craven Years 20:00 Morecambe & Wise 21:00 The Many Faces of... 22:00 The Best of Les Dawson 22:25 TOTP 2 23:55 Blackadder Rides Again 00:55 Never Mind the Buzzcocks 01:25 Holiday in Handcuﬀs 02:50 Pages from Ceefax

06:00 Daybreak 08:30 Lorraine 09:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30 This Morning 12:30 Loose Women 13:30 ITV News and Weather 14:00 May the Best House Win 15:00 Midsomer Murders 17:00 Best Dish: The Chefs 18:00 London Tonight 18:30 ITV News and Weather 19:00 Emmerdale 19:30 Downton Abbey 20:30 A Night of

Heroes: The Sun Military Awards 2011 22:00 News at Ten and Weather 22:35 Michael Buble: Home for Christmas 00:00 Grimefighters 00:25 The Zone 02:30 Barb Wire 04:05 ITV Nightscreen

20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Without You 22:00 News at Ten and Weather 22:35 Tomorrow Never Dies 00:45 The Zone 02:45 Serenity 04:40 ITV Nightscreen

at Christmas 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 The Jonathan Ross Show 22:15 News at Ten and Weather 22:50 Eyes Wide Shut 01:35 The Zone 03:30 The Fog 05:05 ITV Nightscreen

06:10 Boblins 06:20 The Hive 06:30 The Hive 06:35 Handy Manny 06:50 Handy Manny 07:00 Tati's Hotel 07:15 Tati's Hotel 07:25 The Super Hero Squad Show 07:50 Cool Stuﬀ Collective 08:15 Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring 09:25 Santa Claus: The Movie 11:30 Coronation Street Omnibus 13:25 ITV News and Weather 13:45 The Polar

Express 15:35 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 17:45 ITV News 18:00 You've Been Framed at Christmas! 18:30 The Cube 19:30 Text Santa 22:00 Piers Morgan's Life Stories 23:00 ITV News and Weather 23:15 Carols from Bucklebury 00:15 Connie and Carla 02:10 Spartacus 05:20 ITV Nightscreen

08:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 Frasier 09:30 The Big Bang Theory 10:00 The Big Bang Theory 10:30 The Simpsons 11:00 The Simpsons 11:30 Freaky Friday 13:25 Oliver Twist 16:00 Deal or No Deal 17:00 Christmas Coach Trip 17:30 Come Dine with Me 18:00 The Simpsons 18:30 Hollyoaks 19:00 Channel 4

News 19:55 4thought.tv 20:00 Kirstie's Handmade Britain 21:00 Cutting Edge 22:00 Home for the Holidays 23:05 Black Mirror 00:10 Random Acts 00:15 Live from Abbey Road 01:00 Example Backstage 01:30 The Album Chart Show 01:45 Comedy Lab 02:10 Heat and Dust 04:25 World War II: The Last Heroes

07:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:55 Frasier 10:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:00 The Simpsons 11:55 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids 13:45 The Princess Diaries 16:00 Deal or No Deal 17:00 Christmas Coach Trip 17:30 Come Dine with Me 18:00 The Simpsons 18:30 Hollyoaks 19:00 Channel 4 News 19:55 4thought.tv

20:00 Living with the Amish 21:00 London's Burning 22:00 Home for the Holidays 23:10 Chris Moyles' Quiz Night 23:55 Random Acts 00:00 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Premiere Special 00:35 Alex Zane Pops Out 01:05 Comedy Lab 02:05 Happy Endings 02:50 Southland 03:35 World War II: The Last Heroes

08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:05 Frasier 10:10 The Big Bang Theory 11:10 The Simpsons 12:10 Three Men and a Baby 14:05 Hocus Pocus 16:00 Deal or No Deal 17:00 Christmas Coach Trip 17:30 Come Dine with Me 18:00 The Simpsons 18:30 Hollyoaks 19:00 News 19:40 4thought.tv 19:45 Gordon's

Christmas Cookalong 20:00 Come Dine with Me 21:00 8 Out of 10 Cats 22:00 Home for the Holidays 23:10 The Inbetweeners 00:45 The Inbetweeners 01:20 The Inbetweeners 02:15 The Inbetweeners 02:40 The Inbetweeners 03:10 Random Acts 03:15 Happy Endings 03:40 Happy Endings

12:00 The Muppet Christmas Carol 13:40 Gordon's Christmas Cookalong 13:50 Jamie's Christmas with Bells On 14:55 Jamie's Christmas with Bells On 16:00 Deal or No Deal 17:00 Come Dine with Me: Extra Portions 17:30 Come Dine with Me: Extra Portions 18:00 Come Dine with Me: Extra Portions 18:30 Come Dine

with Me: Extra Portions 19:00 News 19:10 4thought.tv 19:15 Movie: Hairspray 21:20 Home for the Holidays 22:55 Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind 23:55 Father Ted 01:05 InputOutput 01:15 Comedy Lab 01:45 T4 Movie Special 02:00 Cee Lo Takes the UK: Christmas with All the Goodies 02:10 Ashes of Time

09:10 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 09:15 The Mr. Men Show 09:25 Hana's Helpline 09:40 Mist: Sheepdog Tales 09:50 Disney's 12 Days of Christmas 10:00 Thundercats 10:35 Meerkat Manor 11:05 World's Strongest Man 2011 12:05 Ice Road Truckers 13:05 5 News 13:15 Animal Rescue Squad 13:35 Eloise at the

Plaza 15:15 A Carol Christmas 17:00 5 News 17:30 Top 20 Soap Moments 18:00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 18:50 Disney's 12 Days of Christmas 19:00 World's Strongest Man 20:00 Cowboy Builders 21:00 Bad Santa 23:00 The Brothers Solomon 00:50 Poker 01:50 Super Casino 04:00 Meals in Moments 04:10 Wildlife SOS

09:10 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 09:15 The Mr Men Show 09:25 Hana's Helpline 09:35 Mist: Sheepdog Tales 09:50 Disney's 12 Days of Christmas 10:00 Thundercats 10:35 Meerkat Manor 11:05 World's Strongest Man 2011 12:05 Ice Road Truckers 13:10 5 News 13:15 Zoo Days 13:20 Snow 15:10 Twice Upon

a Time 17:00 5 News 17:30 Top 20 Soap Moments 18:00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 18:55 Disney's 12 Days of Christmas 19:00 World's Strongest Man 20:00 Fairground Attractions 21:00 The Mentalist 22:00 It's All About Amy 23:00 Police Interceptors 00:00 Super Casino 04:00 Meals in Moments 04:10 WildlifeSoS

09:15 The Mr Men Show 09:25 Hana's Helpline 09:40 Mist: Sheepdog Tales 09:50 Disney's 12 Days of Christmas 10:00 Thundercats 10:35 Meerkat Manor 11:05 World's Strongest Man 12:05 Ice Road Truckers 13:05 5 News 13:10 Animal Rescue Squad 13:30 Eloise at Christmastime 15:15 I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

17:00 5 News 17:30 Top 20 Soap Moments 18:00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 18:55 The Whalers 19:00 World's Strongest Man 20:00 Irt Deadliest Roads 21:00 Morecambe and Wise Christmas Special 22:05 Tommy Cooper's Xmas 23:10 Up the Chastity Belt 01:00 Super Casino 04:05 Motorsport Mundial

08:20 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 08:40 Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps 08:55 Rupert 09:05 Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom 09:25 The Mr Men Show 09:40 Roary the Racing Car 10:00 Mist: Sheepdog Tales 10:15 Chef Donald 10:20 Thundercats 10:55 Meerkat Manor

11:25 Irt Deadliest Roads 12:25 Charley Boorman's Extreme Frontiers 13:30 Disney's 12 Days of Christmas 13:35 Mrs. Miracle 15:25 Meet the Santas 17:05 Scrooge 19:00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks, Trailers and Tinsel 20:00 The Gadget Show 21:00 Greatest Christmas TV Moments 00:00 Super Casino 04:00 Great Artists

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Dancing 21:00 EastEnders 22:00 Absolutely Fabulous 22:30 Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow 23:30 BBC News 23:45 On Christmas Night 23:50 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 00:30 The Graham Norton Show 01:35 The Hot Chick 03:10 Weatherview 03:15 BBC World News 03:30 On the Road With... 04:00 BBC World News

06:00 Breakfast 09:00 Shaun the Sheep 09:10 The Gruﬀalo 09:35 The Gruﬀalo's Child 10:00 The Jungle Book 2 11:10 Beverly Hills Chihuahua 12:35 BBC News 12:45 BBC London News; Weather 12:55 Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show 1976 14:00 Strictly Come Dancing 15:00 Winter Wipeout 16:00 Shrek 2 17:25 BBC News 17:35 BBC London News; Weather

17:40 Jim'll Fix It with Shane Richie 18:10 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa 19:30 The Borrowers 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 The Royal Bodyguard 22:00 Mrs Brown's Boys 22:30 BBC News 22:45 Match of the Day 00:15 The Guardian 02:30 Weatherview 02:35 Holby City 03:35 On the Road With... 04:00 BBC World News 04:30 HARDtalk

06:00 Breakfast 08:05 Match of the Day 09:40 The Road to El Dorado 11:00 Hotel for Dogs 12:35 BBC News 12:45 BBC London News; Weather 12:50 EastEnders Omnibus 14:50 Doctor Who 15:50 Bedtime Stories 17:20 BBC News 17:30 BBC London News; Weather 17:35 Celebrity Mastermind 18:05 Shrek the Third 19:30 EastEnders 20:00 Holby City

21:00 Great Expectations 22:00 BBC News at Ten 22:10 BBC London News; Weather 22:15 John Bishop's Britain 22:45 Tropic Thunder 00:25 The Heartbreak Kid 02:15 Weatherview 02:20 Frozen Planet 03:20 Raymond Blanc's Christmas Feast 04:20 BBC World News 04:30 HARDtalk

08:15 What's New Scooby-Doo? 08:40 Blue Peter's Christmas Special 09:05 The Slammer 09:35 The Magic Roundabout 10:50 The Sword in the Stone 12:10 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 14:10 A Musical Nativity with John Rutter 15:10 The Prince and the Composer: A Film About Hubert Parry by HRH The Prince of Wales 16:40 Dad's Army 17:10 Porridge

17:50 The Queen 18:00 Christmas University Challenge 18:30 Darcey Bussell Dances Hollywood 20:00 Blackadder the Third 21:00 The Toys That Made Christmas 22:30 James May's Man Lab 23:30 Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings 00:25 The Many Faces of... 01:25 QI 01:55 Beyond a Reasonable Doubt 03:15 Pages from Ceefax

06:45 Rastamouse 07:00 Who Let The Dogs Out? 07:25 Sam and Mark's Big Wind Up 07:55 Junior Bake Oﬀ 08:25 CBeebies Panto 08:55 Pixar: 25 Magic Moments 09:55 Heidi 11:30 The Crimson Wing 12:45 Mansfield Park 14:35 Emma 16:30 Final Score 17:10 Becoming Jane 19:00 Springwatch

20:30 Christmas University Challenge 21:00 Jane Austen: The Unseen Portrait 22:00 Victoria Wood: Seen on TV 23:30 Ruth Jones' Christmas Cracker 00:10 QI 00:40 The Grumpy Guide to... 01:10 Cat People 02:20 BBC World News 02:30 Our World 03:00 Newsday 03:30 On the Road With... 03:35 Pages from Ceefax

08:30 OOglies 08:45 Deadly 60 09:15 Camp Rock 10:45 Madagascar 11:45 Yellowstone 12:45 Live: Horse Racing 15:05 Wild 15:15 Coast 16:15 Flog It! 17:00 Escape to the Country 17:45 Antiques Road Trip 18:30 Christmas University Challenge 19:00 Hi-De-Hi! 19:30 Dad's Army 20:00 You Have Been Watching... David Croft

21:00 Three Men Go to New England 22:00 Have I Got Old News for You 22:30 I've Never Seen Star Wars 23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 The Toys That Made Christmas 01:00 The Grumpy Guide to... 01:30 I Walked with a Zombie 02:35 Our World 03:00 Newsday 03:30 On the Road With... 04:00 BBC World News

06:10 Boblins 06:20 Boblins 06:35 Special Agent Oso 06:45 Special Agent Oso 06:55 Sooty 07:10 Olly the Little White Van 07:15 Annabel's Kitchen 07:25 Monk 07:30 Horrid Henry 07:45 The Borrowers 09:25 March of the Penguins 11:00 Miracle on 34th Street 13:05 ITV News and Weather 13:15 Aladdin 15:00 HM The

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06:10 SpongeBob SquarePants 06:20 Horrid Henry 06:35 Almost Naked Animals 06:50 Almost Naked Animals 07:05 Fleabag Monkeyface 07:20 Fleabag Monkeyface 07:35 Monk 07:40 The Adventures of Pinocchio 09:25 Best Ever Christmas Films 10:25 Goodnight Mister Tom 12:20 ITV News and Weather 12:30 Garfield: A

Tail of Two Kitties 14:00 50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments 15:30 Movie: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 18:20 ITV News and Weather 18:30 Emmerdale 19:00 The Unforgettable... 20:00 Coronation Street 21:00 Agatha Christie's Poirot 23:00 ITV News and Weather 23:15 Gladiator 02:05 Vertigo 04:10 ITV Nightscreen

06:35 Almost Naked Animals 06:50 Almost Naked Animals 07:05 The Prince and the Pauper 09:25 King Ralph 11:15 ITV News and Weather 11:30 From Time to Time 13:20 Cats and Dogs 15:00 All Star Family Fortunes 16:00 You've Been Framed! 16:30 The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 18:30 London Tonight 18:45 ITV News

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06:10 Ugly Duckling And Me 07:40 The Simpsons 08:00 The Simpsons 08:30 James and the Giant Peach 10:00 Gordon's Christmas Cookalong 14:00 Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas 14:30 The Snowman 15:00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me 16:05 News 16:15 Alternative Christmas Message 16:20 Deal or No

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e Winter Solstice Today (21st December) is a very important date in the astronomy calendar; it is the winter solstice or the shortest day of the year. he reason that the earth has seasons is because it is not standing straight up but instead is tilted over by about 23½ º. As the earth orbits around the sun during the summer months the northern hemisphere is pointed towards the sun and we receive more of the sun’s rays and get hot, long days and short nights. Then six months later the northern hemisphere is pointed away from the sun and then we have long nights and short days and of course it is colder.

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On Friday, we took the tram into Melbourne and strolled around Victoria Market for several hours, checked out the tourist site options and bought a threeday tram pass. In the evening we were treated to a show in the centre of the City – the sequel to Lloyd Webber’s Phantom. Called “Love Never Dies” the story continues where Phantom of the Opera left off. The Phantom, of course, did not die and Christine (the love interest) was lured back to a theatre, this time on Coney Island where he had been whisked away by his stalwart wardrobe mistress to avoid prosecution in Paris. He made a bet with her husband, Raoul, that he could get her to sing and, if he did, Christine would have

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The following day, Thursday, we boarded yet another aircraft for the journey from Sydney to Melbourne, just a one hour flight and so it seemed a very short time in the air. We were met at the airport by my husband’s brother, Stephen, and whisked off home to our lovely comfortable suite at their house in a Melbourne suburb where we had dinner of the best lamb we had eaten in a long time with salad and potato salad.

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to stay with the Phantom and Raoul would have to leave her and the little boy (who it turned out was really the son of the Phantom anyway) forever with him. I won’t tell you any more, other than the fact that, if it comes to Spain, it’s worth going to see but don’t expect to hear any of the old, much loved songs – they’re not in it. So,….. Saturday came and it was the big birthday day. My husband turned 60 so we went for a ride on the famous Puffing Billy steam train to some lakes, had tea and cake then came back. The evening a total surprise. was Melbourne’s tram system also has restaurant trams. My husband had absolutely no

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he most extreme point during summer usually occurs on June 21st or 22nd and the most extreme point during winter is on either 21st or 22nd December. At this point the North Pole of the earth is tilted as far away from the sun as it can be and so we have the shortest day of the year. A line drawn around the north of the earth called the Arctic circle represents the extremes of the sun’s range. On this day the sun will not rise above the Arctic Circle and vice versa – the sun will not set at any point in the southern hemisphere beyond the Antarctic circle.

nother line drawn around the earth called the tropic of Capricorn marks the position that the Sun will be directly overhead tomorrow, the winter solstice. While a line called the tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere marks the point where the sun will be overhead on June 21st, the summer solstice.

alf way between these two dates are the equinoxes, these are days of equal day and night when the earth is standing straight up on its end, as viewed from the sun. The spring equinox occurs on March 21st and the autumn equinox is on September 21st. On the equinoxes it doesn’t matter where you stand, be it from the North Pole to the South Pole you will receive 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness.

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hese dates have been celebrated for thousands of years by cultures all around the world. It is believed that Stonehenge in England was built to mark the summer and winter solstices and even today the date for Easter is calculated as being the first Sunday that follows the first full moon following the spring equinox.

nd many thousands of years ago during Neolithic times the winter

solstice used to occur not on 21st December but on 25th December. It was only because of a rearrangement of the calendar when Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian Calendar in 1582 that December 21st /22nd became the winter solstice. And before Jesus Christ was born the winter solstice was always celebrated by almost every cultural society with great ceremonies.

easting on slaughtered meats, decorating the house with holly and mistletoe, lighting candles, exchanging of gifts and drinking freshly brewed ales was the norm for ancient pagan societies in ancient Britain.

t was only after the Romans invaded and tried to stamp out all pagan rituals and introduce their own Christian beliefs that the celebration of the winter solstice was faded out and replaced by a celebration that we now call Christmas. But if you think about all of the long-held traditions of feasting, holly, mistletoe, drinking and lighting candles and lights none of them refer to the birth of Jesus. They are all pagan rituals handed down through thousands of years by our rebellious ancestors.

n prehistoric times worship of the sun was paramount as it brought life and changes to the earth and since the winter solstice is seen as the reversal of the sun's movements in the sky, then concepts of the birth or rebirth of sun gods have been common. And, in cultures using winter solstice based calendars, the year as being reborn has been celebrated with regard to the birth of their gods and so it was easy to see why the birth of the Messiah was associated with this special day.

o although I too will be opening all my presents on Christmas morning can I ask you to remember our ancestors celebrations and wish you all a Very Merry Solstice!

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TONI’S First in Cards FUENGIROLA

All friends And relAtions ChristmAs CArds

Craft Products: All you need to produce your own personalised greeting cards.

Everything considered including non-runners, any registration, any age

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HOUsE CLEArAnCEs HOUsE Clearances. Full or part. Fast and eﬃcient service. (161)tnp 628239174, 628564634 ---------------------------------------------PLACE An Ad! It’s quick, it’s easy and it works. Call 952454491 or email class@thenewsonline.es

HAirdrEssing Mobile hairdresser, over 15 years experience, all aspects. Telephone (155)tnp Janet 645037335

All other Christmas cards at fantastic oﬀer prices see instore for details.

Cars - 4x4´s - Prestige - Sports - Classics Motor Homes - Motor Cycles Quads - Plant Machinery Commercials - Caravans

WE COLLECT!

dECOrAtOrs WAnt the best? nº 1 on the coast for painting & decorating. Call nick at decor8. All aspects no problem. 678889933/952939561 (193)tnp www.decor8.es ---------------------------------------------rAinBOW PintUrAs professional, English, reliable, painting and decorating company. All areas. Free quotation. Airless paint sprayers hire & sales. Telephone Daniel 628066308 www.rainbowpinturas.com (150)ghp ---------------------------------------------PAinting decorating, plastering, tiling - the complete finish by (157)p tradesmen. 634355214

FLOOr POLisHing MArBLE polishing, crystallizing, lasting, high shine. regrinding, restoration of salty, dead floors. (159)pwp Cyril 645840199

get the lowest priCed CArd free!

EMBARGOS NO PROBLEM

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COMPUtEr Helpline. Desktops, laptops repaired, upgraded. New and used supplied. Internet, email problems solved. 952564274, (147)tnp 677702501 ---------------------------------------------PC dOCtOr desktop and laptop repair centre. Sales and upgrades. ADSL from €20 per month. Full range of internet, Telefonica and Telecom services. Anti-virus program €50 per year. We cover the coast. Certified and bilingual technicians. Call sales 952591071 (0)pwf Support 807488440 ---------------------------------------------COin Computer Services. All repairs, virus removal, upgrades, Broadband. Laptop repairs. (156)tnp 951047292, 676909418

HirE sErviCEs www.mobilityabroadspain.com Providing Mobility Solutions since 2001. Mobility scooters, Wheelchairs, Walking, Bathing, Mobility aids - Sale & Hire service. Delivered to you when you need it. (151)fgh Tel:952447764 ---------------------------------------------PLACE An Ad! It’s quick, it’s easy and it works. Call 952454491

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BritisH MOBiLE MECHAniCs Fully qualified. Home visits. No call-out charge. Guaranteed, reasonably priced servicing and repairs for all car makes. For ITVs we come to you. For more info: 951400189, or mobile 695913592 (157)p www.mbcmechanics.com

WAsHing machine repairs, fast, reliable service. All work guaranteed. Also sales from €70. Can deliver. Call Joe (164)pwp 686271836 / 952448695

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giLLiAn your friendly mobile hairdresser for the elderly. Specialist in perms, sets, colours and blowdrys. Good rates. All products supplied unless advised (157)tnp otherwise. 635261483

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WindOW CLEAnErs Husband (0)tnf and wife team. 691140427

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Air COnditiOning

Open: Mon - Fri 10am - 8pm Sat 10am - 3pm OFFEX to the UK & Worldwide

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International Medium Crystal Clear Anne tarot card readings, Chakra therapy, palm readings, spiritualist, healing, phone readings, Angel readings.

CALL RICK ON 653 477 306 rickowenh@yahoo.co.uk

Call our classifieds help-line * Local rates on 952 45 44 91 apply to this call.

Need help with your life direction, worries or fears? For guidance and support call Anne on 652 394 224 Monday, Wednesday & Friday at Toni’s First in Cards, Fuengirola

Send us an email to class@thenewsonline.es

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LOCKsMitH Emergency / Appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured. 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul (163)tnp 657466803 ---------------------------------------------LOCKsMitH 24 hours. Window grilles. New locks fitted. w w w.englishlocksmiths.com (160)tnp 664445396 ---------------------------------------------PLACE An Ad! It’s quick, it’s easy and it works. Call 952454491

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MEts dOg training club. Fuengirola Glyn 605121831, Ken 627851379. Torre del Mar Colin (163)pwp 606616308

ALHAUrin de la Torre, spacious, 1 bed apartment, furnished, on health and spa complex, use of all amenities, €450 per month exc. elec (156)tnf and water 691140427

LA TROCHA MARKET

www.costalet.com

Sunday’s 10.00am - 2.00pm

Av. Gamonal Edf. Minerva Benalmádena

Change of market dates:

sales@costalet.com

Sunday 25th Dec will be held on Monday 26th Dec and Sunday 1st Jan 2012 will be held on Mon 2nd Jan 2012

Tel. 952 56 39 39

We wish to thank all traders and clients for all their support over the last year

BENALMADENA SALES Tel: 636 829 631

647 647 637

Only limited space available - Open 52 weeks of the year

tWO sOLid dark wood ottamans 142x42cm €20, 71x42cm €15. Small dark wood table 70x50cm (155)p €20 695910767 ---------------------------------------------sMALL gasfire for sale. Cost €90. Inclusive bottle accept €40 Local (155)p 952474597 ---------------------------------------------BingO books and raﬄe tickets. Woody’s Los Boliches (tn-pw) Tel952471877 Ground floor La Trocha C.C. Coin

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High floor, fantastic view, afternoon sun

Barry’s

Dogstore

DOG PSYCHOLOGY

& BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION ALL MAIN BRANDS PET FOODS

952 904 973 FREE DELIVERY TO HOME 679 550 490 YOUR

Pet accessories and hygiene products

Tel: 951 315 240

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LAgUnA Kennels and cosy cattery. Five star facilities, fully tiled quarters with airconditioning. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. 952112021 / (148)tnp 606838983 ---------------------------------------------EXPOrt Specialists. Cat and Dog World Kennels. 952112978, (136)p 630197435 ---------------------------------------------CALAHOndA Pet Dog School. Thursday and Sunday. Private tuition available. 951272695 / (161)bfp 667277180

Key cutting, photocopying, fax, printing, business cards, greeting cards etc., all in one place!

AvAiLABLE for roads, tracks, car parks etc., 300 ton crushed concrete. very good material for sub-base can be supplied laid & rolled For a good, free quote in English ring 637179373 or for your quote in spanish 673250707. (150)tnp ---------------------------------------------CABOPinO LigHting. Massive clearance sale now on. Ceiling, wall and free-standing lighting. Specialists in LED. (tn)f 951310083

PrOPErtY FindEr. Access to “below market value properties”, repossessions and refurbishments. Housing stock throughout the UK. Combined services available, tailored finance, conveyancing, refurbishment packages, tenant sourcing. Suitable for investment, repatriation and individual needs, block purchases available. Call Carla on 687921481 for an informal chat or email at (rhf) chart01@btinternet.com

www.barrysdogstore.net

LUXUrY professional kennels, Cat and Dog World. Fully licensed. Cheap collection service. Viewing welcome. www.cat-and-dogworld.com 952112978 / (136)p 630197435 ---------------------------------------------snOWsHOE cat, neutered, 3 years, beautiful, gentle girl “Paqui” seeks loving home 952486518 ---------------------------------------------PErsiAn cat, white, neutered, handsome-aﬀectionate boy “KOKITO” would love to share your home 952486518

PLUMBing

SPECIAL OFFER!!!

BOILERS

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Fully installed from only 200€ Free Advice & Estimates On all plumbing works

WAntEd WAntEd Mobility scooter which will fit into the boot of a car, 155(f ) 952883388

Call Chris

on 652 665 380

MOBiLitY www.mobilityabroadspain.com Mobility Scooters, Wheelchairs, Walking, Bathing, Mobility aids Sales & Hire Tel:952447764 (148)fgh

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jinLUn 125 cruiser. UK ´05. Harley look-alike. 4,000 kms. Head turner. Excellent condition. Drive on car licence. 1st to see will buy. Bargain (154)p €850 Tel: 606756385

rEdUCEd ALHAUrin grAndE 4 bedroom house. €199,000 Details from www.costa-campo.com or Owner (157)p 634355214

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Only 62,000€

1 BED CORNER MINERVA COMPLEX

Good views, aft. sun. High rental potentical

LA CALA Centre, studio apartment. €250 pm + electric & (158)thp water. 607706482 ---------------------------------------------ArrOYO-AQUAriO 1 bedroom, sunny high floor. Ideal for retired couple. Reasonable price. (157)p 617316777

UniOn jACK Removals (The Original) See main advert on front (0)p page. 90210956

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rEMOvALs & stOrAgE FOr ALL your removal and storage needs national and international. Call Murray Harper on 952793422 (0)ghf ---------------------------------------------W W W. s PA i n U K s PA i n . CO M Vehicle leaving Spain on 9th, 19th 28th of each month, returning  10th, 20th, 29th of each month.    Prices from £80 per cubic  metre.    Cars £495, bikes £250, dogs   / £395, cats £295. 952160096 665150227    (144)p

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Furnished, great views, aft. sun. 330€/PM Beautiful, in quiet area. Only 430€/PM

3 BED TOWNHOUSE NEAR BEACH

Large & beautiful. Garage. 850€/PM

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Bars Businesses Restaurants

Woody’s Los Boliches Tel 952 471 877 advertising agents for THE EWS

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MAn & vAn, odd jobs / gardening Richard 698322822 / 952452734 (155)p ---------------------------------------------CArPEntrY, kitchen, tiling, bathrooms, reforms, plastering, rendering, patios. 673126749 (160)p

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Radio sales person, hours to suit, work from home.

Covering inland and West of Malaga. Contract and Commision for right person. Sell yourself to us.

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Wins for Ian Poulter Windy conditions at and Lee Westwood La Cala for C.O.G.S. Ian Poulter overhauled home hero Geoff Ogilvy to clinch the Australian Masters title in Melbourne. Poulter, 35, trailed Ogilvy by two strokes overnight but hit a finalround 67 to win by three shots at 15 under. Ogilvy slipped back with a 73 to end 11 under behind Marcus Fraser (64) and Peter Senior (70), while world number one Luke Donald shot 72 for four under.The Florida-based Poulter, who battled food poisoning on Friday, added: "I love being in contention, that's why I play this game of golf. If you're down the field there's no adrenalin, there's no excitement, there's no real interest. "So that's why I practise hard to put myself in this position to enjoy the fact of being under pressure because you find out who you are."

"To come down here the week before Christmas and to win this tournament is very

special," he said. "I had a message from Justin Rose (former champion) who said, 'Put a nice gold jacket in your wardrobe like I have,' and it's nice to do that." Lee Westwood ended his 2011 on a high with a seven-shot victory at the

Thailand Golf Championship. The win sees the 38-yearold move above Northern Ireland's Rory McIlory into second in the world rankings. The Englishman had made a stunning start to the Asian Tour event and was a record 18 strokes under par after 36 holes. And after his finalround 69, Westwood said: "I've amazed myself really. It's been staggering." The Worksop golfer began the day only four shots clear of South African Charl Schwartzel, having led by 11 at halfway after following up a stunning 12under-par 60 in his first round with a 64 in his

second. Westwood, who has rejoined the US Tour for 2012, said he plans to take a break over the Christmas period and then improve on his fitness for the new year.

Christmas Cracker Pairs Aloha Superbowl recently held their annual Christmas bowling party, the “Christmas Cracker Pairs” which was, as always, well supported. Twenty-four teams played in two sections playing three alternate one-hour sessions and involved players of all ability levels including some who started playing in the very popular Pro-Am tournaments held during the summer.

A short trip to La Cala for C.O.G.S.’s last competition of 2011 with a gusting wind to make the playing conditions very difficult, but it did not affect all players as some scores showed. It was my last event as this year’s captain, in a year I have enjoyed very much. It has been an honour and a privilege to serve such a great bunch of guys, who love their golf, but also enjoy the social side afterwards with a few beers. Special thanks personally must go to Andy Macfarlane Secretary and to Dave Haworth Treasurer for all their support they have given me, and to Terry Birtles for his organisation of the Par Three competitions. This year has had some up and downs – the ups have been great and the downs have been quite challenging at times – but I think all in all the year went well. I would also, on behalf of all members, like to thank Ian Thorne and Russell Wood of Travel Services Spain for sorting out the playing venues for this year and we wish them all success in 2012. Back to the day at La Cala. Nearest the pin in two shots was won by Charles Randell on hole 3. Nearest the pin was won by Nig Bowler on hole 16. Longest drive was won by Ian Thorne on hole Mike and Dave had an inferior shots difference to the others who could not be separated so it came down to a one bowl shoot out between the two skips with Geoff Land prevailing.

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Prizes were awarded to the best festive dress for men and ladies and a good time was had by all. Report by: John Owen

Golfer of the year Charles Randell (left) and runner-up Andy Macfarlane receive their trophies from captain Nig Bowler(right)

17. Team score with 87 points was won by Gerry Owens, Adam Robinson, Ian Holden and Nick Carwood. For the main comp of the day, the individual title –in third position with 34 points was Charles Randell, in second position with 35 points was Brian Millwood. You should have seen his face, a smile a mile wide, he has been close so many times. Well done Brian, cut at last. In first position with a great score of 41 points was Adam Robinson. Well done Adam, in those winds you played your socks off. On Saturday night we made the trip by coach to hold our end of season dinner and dance and prize giving at El Chaparral. There was a good turnout of some forty-two players, wives and guests attended and a great time was had by all. Thanks to all the staff there and to Alan for the music.

Annual Prize Awards results as follows. Best player off 28 handicap was won by Brian Millwood. Best player any 6 from 11 was won by Dell Allwood. For the golfer of the year this year’s winner was Charles Randell. In second position was Andy Macfarlane. And in third place was Russell Wood. Congratulations to you all from all the members. Well that’s it my year over, thanks again for all the support I have received and let me say again, a pleasure to serve such a lovely bunch of guys I love you all. Best of luck for next year’s captain elect and see you all on the 9th January 2012 at eight o’clock for our AGM at the Bistro. Report by Nig Bowler, Captain.

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‘Flying Scotsman’ Obree eyes new record Scots cyclist Graeme Obree has set his sights on a new world record, aiming to break the human-powered vehicle land speed time by a considerable margin. Obree, 46, famed for his unusual bike designs and unorthodox cycling positions, is hoping to break the current 83mph record on a new vehicle."I don't want to curse it, but I would like to do 100mph," said Obree. He was depicted by actor Jonny Lee Miller in a film of his life in 2006.

Soldado Punishes Malaga Valencia 2 - 0 Malaga After a morale-boosting first leg cup win away to Getafe in the week, thanks to a last minute Juanmi goal, this was a pointer to how far Malaga had come before the La Liga break for Christmas. It was a largely uneventful first half hour, Rondon shot over for Malaga, Juanmi and Joaquin had half chances but Malaga could not find the cutting edge. They were punished though on 36 minutes, Valencia’s Soldado latching on to a

great Jonas ball to round Caballero and slide the ball into an empty net. Malaga had plenty of possession but Valencia looked threatening and it was no surprise to see them score again. Alba nutmegged Demichelis and his great cross was met again by Soldado who volleyed it in at the far post. Van Nistelrooy, on as a sub, had a couple of half chances but in truth Malaga never looked like winning this game. And they find themselves in 7th

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injured at the Club World Cup on Thursday, could miss Spain's Euro 2012 campaign. Dr Ramon Cugat said Villa's chances were "slim but it cannot be ruled out".

One of the surgeons who operated on David Villa's broken leg says he has only a "slim" chance of playing again this season. The Barcelona striker, who was

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World PDC Darts first round shock exit Rushden's James Richardson says he wants to show the world what he can do, having beaten Raymond van Barneveld at the PDC World Darts Championship. The 37year-old former bricklayer, who only turned professional in January, beat the five-time champion 3-0 in their firstround match.

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"I'm here to do a job and don't want to make the numbers up," Richardson said. "I'm in the last 32 – it's a dream. And I don't want to be bricklaying this time next year." He added: "My wife said to me this morning that she hadn't booked the turkey for Christmas. "I said 'Don't worry about the turkey ! I've got a job to do at Alexandra Palace – that will come later.'"

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West Ham have been warned that the Olympic Stadium is not relying on a football club to guarantee a successful legacy after next year's Games. A new bidding process to find a tenant for the venue begins on Tuesday. The OPLC pulled the plug on the deal with West Ham and Newham Council in October after running into a series of legal challenges from Tottenham, whose own bid for the stadium was rejected in February. Andrew Altman, chief executive of the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC), says his organisation is still keen to do a deal with the Championship side. But he believes the stadium can cover its running costs even if the Hammers do not secure a new rental deal.

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Tube strikes threaten Boxing day games Boxing Day fixtures at Arsenal and Chelsea are under serious threat from the Tube strike with plans under consideration to postpone at least one of the games for 24 hours. Arsenal are due to host Wolves on Monday at 3pm and Chelsea are scheduled to kick off at home to Fulham at 1pm. Planned industrial action by Tube drivers, however, has thrown both games into jeopardy because of the number of stadium staff and supporters who will rely upon London Underground to reach the Emirates and Stamford Bridge. Arsenal and Chelsea have been advised that the strike threat is not an empty one. Transport for London bosses launched a High Court challenge on Monday after crisis talks with the Aslef union broke down.

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Rookie of the year England's Tom Lewis, who shared the lead in The Open as an amateur and then won on his third professional start, has been named the European Tour's rookie of the year. The 20-year-old from Welwyn Garden City follows in the footsteps of his home club's most famous figure, Sir Nick Faldo, by lifting the Sir Henry Cotton trophy.