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ISSUE NO. 1557

7 - 13 May 2015

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More good news for the jobless THE services sector saw the best results

By Eleanor Hawkins Unemployment figures for Malaga Province continue their downward trend with 3,446 fewer people registered as jobless at the end of April. This was the second largest drop in Andalucia behind Sevilla, which managed to reduce unemployment by 5,330 people, possibly due to the April Fair. Altogether Andalucia reg-

istered a total drop of 14,425 in out-of-work people registered with the SAE Andalucian Employment Service. Although the fall in unemployment in Malaga was spread across all the industry sectors, the services sector saw the best results with 2,940 people finding work during the month. Construction came next with 618, followed by agriculture with 237.

Fuengirola coast wins Q for Quality The town has mayor invites you been awarded the to join the unfurlprestigious seal of ing ceremony on approval for the Friday afternoon. See Page 4 first time, and the

Dreams come true Disney trip for sick children Pupils at Torrequebrada International School are organising a charity gala to fund a Disneyland Paris trip for children with cancer. See Page 5

Best foot forward Injured expat runs marathon Sam Bayley ran sues and collect the London cash along the Marathon to raise way, despite tearawareness of ing her calf musmental health is- cle. See Page 6

Mayor of Marbella Interview with Angeles Muñoz She tells EWN her town is fighting fit and looking to the future, and British residents have a huge role to play in taking Marbella forward. See Page 36

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LOCAL NEWS

Work to improve street lighting RECENT work to create a new improved entrance to La Cala at Avenida Mare Nostrum is nearing completion with lighting currently being installed. Ten 200 watt LED street-

lights have been placed on the avenue with another six due to be installed on the new roundabout over the next few days, and 42 reflectors for kerbstones will complete the work to improve safety and visibility.

A jammy success GIN and tonic jam, made in a tiny mountain village, has had such good results almost 4,000 jars are now being produced and sold per month. La Molienda Verde, an ecological cooperative in Benalauria in the Ronda Mountains, initially made 200 jars of the alcohol-free jam as an experiment but has had to increase production as they are selling like hotcakes.

The need to go green AN EVENT this Sunday, May 10, at the Parque del Castillo by Fuengirola Castle aims to raise environmental awareness with an activity-filled morning for all the family.

‘Fuengirola.es Verde…y agua’ will be running from 11am to 2pm and includes an ecological market and free activities to raise awareness of the need to go green.

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Dogs are star of the show on police day MORE THAN 300 officers from all over Costa del Sol took part. By Eleanor Hawkins THOUSANDS of people helped honour police officers at Benalmadena’s second Local Police Day at Tivoli world. More than 300 officers from all over the Costa del Sol and further afield took part in the day, including teams from various different units. Canine teams, road education, mounted police and police on bicycles were just some of the groups that put on displays of their day-today work during the event. An exhibition of police uniforms, caps, badges, shields, weapons and photos was put on at the amusement park’s Sala de la Reina and attracted a crowd of collectors and visitors.

CANINE TEAMS: Were just one of the groups that put on displays.

Local Mayor Paloma Garcia Galvez congratulated the park management on the event and said: “I’d also like to congratulate all the officers that have put

on shows for us today, especially Benalmadena force which has worked hard to help put on this event to show us the special, important work they do.

“We are lucky to have such well trained police forces which are able to adapt themselves to the needs of local citizens to do a top quality service.”

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GIRONA will be adorned with spectacular floral displays as the Temps de Flors (Time for Flowers) festival gets under way from May 9 to 17.

THIRTY-SIX new Local Police force officer positions are to be created in Malaga City to meet increasing workloads, the council has announced.

It’s illegal Smuggled tobacco A NEW study has found that more than half (52.6 per cent) the tobacco purchased in Malaga Province in the second half of 2014 was illegal and had been smuggled in.

New park Cartama dogs in luck

Drug stash found in seniors’ home BEDECKED: The grand staircase leading up to Girona City Hall. By Eleanor Hawkins TIRED eyes and noses are in for a guaranteed pick-me-up for those visiting Girona for the Temps de Flors (Time for Flowers) festival. For a few days each year, the Barri Vell district of Girona in Cataluña becomes a treat for the senses as Temps de Flors flower festival covers the city in plants and floral creations. Running from May 9 to 17 this year, the festival turns Girona into a huge canvas for artistic expression which brings the beauty of floral compositions into harmony with the stunning architecture and historical heritage. First held in 1954, the festival has moved around many of the city’s bestknown landmarks and since it became an official route in 1993 offers a chance

118,923 is the amount unemployment fell by in Spain in April, the largest drop in a month of April since figures began to be recorded for comparison in 1996.

to enter the courtyards and gardens of homes and buildings that are not generally open to the public. Although almost everyone participates in the huge display in some way, be it by adding a small tub to the outside of their home or creating massive works of floral art, City Hall on Plaça del Vi always comes up trumps with surprising decorations adorning the grand staircase leading up to the building. Flowers aside, the festival also includes a number of other activities with something to catch the interest of almost everyone: flower, photography and film competitions, an A Cappella music festival, and special menus with flowers included at many restaurants. All in all, it’s an explosion of colour, smells and sounds which are well worth a visit.

A MAN has been arrested in Oviedo, Asturias, for hiding drugs in the ceiling of a bedroom in a senior citizens’ home. The stash was found by an electrician carrying out repairs. Police investigators tracked down the man who made frequent visits to the elderly couple living in the room, according to the home managers.

Quote of the Week If we all want to, we can put a stop to corruption’ said Andalucian regional government president Susana Diaz during her investiture speech on Monday, May 4.

Primark in Marbella still unclear ALTHOUGH recently approved by the Junta de Andalucia regional government, a future Primark store at La Cañada shopping centre is still up in the air. Almost two decades after its

launch, the Marbella shopping centre is still stuck in town planning battles, which have plagued it virtually since it was built. Built in three successive phases during the era when the

GIL political party ruled, two of the buildings contravened town planning regulations. The centre appears in plans as non-consolidated urban land, meaning compensation, possibly running to millions, and public works

would be required to convert it into land considered as consolidated. Yet centre owner, General de Galerias Comerciales, has always refused to believe this. After years of battles against

Marbella Council and the Junta, the centre finally obtained a victory last September when a regional appeals court recognised the land as consolidated and the other parties accepted the judge’s decision.

DOGS in Estacion de Cartama are soon to have a new 4,000 square metre park on Avenida Francisco Gomez Cañete with an agility area, fountains, special bins and double security gates.

Better bus Old one replaced RONDA Council has added a new bus to its public transport fleet to replace a second hand one which had been in use on one of the routes in the town.

No rave Police intervene AN UNAUTHORISED rave on a Marbella beach was broken up by the Guardia Civil, the organiser arrested and a number of people attending from all over the province and abroad charged for carrying illegal drugs.

Fire brigade Constantly improving MIJAS fire brigade has received nine new sets of equipment including smoke and gas detectors and thermal cameras. A self-protecting four-wheel drive vehicle is also due to arrive before the summer.

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It’s Q for Quality for Fuengirola’s beaches THE flags will be raised tomorrow, Friday May 8, in a special ceremony By Eleanor Hawkins FOR the first time ever, Fuengirola’s beaches have been awarded Q for Quality flags by the ICTE Spanish Touristic Quality Institute. The flags are to be raised tomorrow, Friday 8, in a special ceremony starting at noon on San Francisco beach which Mayor Ana Mula has invited all local people to attend. Well-known swimmer David Mecca and local swimmers Pablo Mira, Maria de Valdes and Salvador Cano will be diving from a yacht 200 metres out to sea and swimming to shore with the flags. They have been awarded for the 7.5 kilometres of beaches between the Castle and Carvajal. Colour will be provided at the event by 200 local schoolchildren wearing spe-

BEACH PRIDE: The mayor thanked municipal workers and beach bars for their efforts.

cial T-shirts and carrying banners, who will be taken to the beach on the tourist train. The mayor explained that this was the first time the town had applied for the prestigious flags and expressed her pride that the

strict tests had been passed. “I’d like to stress the hard work put in on a daily basis by municipal workers and the collaboration provided by the beach bars to allow us to be awarded the flags,” Mula said. “Receiving these flags is

just another reason to keep on working to improve our services. We’ve made a leap forwards and are now encouraged to create more new projects. I invite everyone to come and celebrate with us on San Francisco beach,” the mayor concluded.

Lifts at last for Torremolinos station WORK is getting under way to solve a long-standing problem at Torremolinos’ busy La Nogalera train station. Lifts are going to be installed. Although the station is one of the

busiest in the province, used by an estimated 6,000 people per day, it fails to meet regulations as there is no lift and escalators go up but not down, meaning those with luggage, pushchairs or mobility problems

have to find alternative transport. Now a €600,000 budget has been provided by the Public Works and Development Ministry and geological studies are in progress prior to work commencing.

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Free tour SAN ROQUE has a free guided heritage tour of the Carteia archaeological site, the old quarter and museums. For further information, telephone 956 694 005 or email: turismo@sanroque .es

Smart town MARBELLA is the first town in Andalucia to receive the distinction of ‘Smart Destination’. Director of Business Development and New Technologies of Segittur, Enrique Lancis, awarded the honour to the mayor in recognition of Marbella’s technological advances.

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Pupils aim to make dreams come true GENEROUS students want to help children with cancer By Eleanor Hawkins CHILDREN at Torrequebrada International School are cracking open their piggy-banks today to help make others’ dreams come true. Secondary students at the Benalmadena school have decided to help children with cancer and staff and AVOI association volunteers from Malaga’s Materno Infantil hospital visit

Disneyland Paris. To achieve this goal, they have arranged - with help from the school management - a charity gala which will star comedians Dani Rovira, Chucky, Alvaro Carrero and Tomas Garcia. The Entre Amigos (Between Friends) gala is to be held tonight, May 7, starting at 8.30pm at the school. Tickets priced at €50 can be

Seed therapy CARLOS Haya Regional Hospital has treated a total of 506 patients with prostate cancer by applying radioactive seeds (brachytherapy) to tumours; 90 per cent of those treated had successful results.

Asthma Day A SURVEY has revealed there are 15,000 asthma sufferers in Malaga; 12 per cent are children between six and seven. World Asthma Day saw a campaign launched by Novartis for more information and awareness of asthma.

COASTAL PATH: Workers apply the final touches.

Getting summer-ready WORKERS continue to put the final touches to the coastal path along the beaches by Riviera del Sol in Mijas Costa. Approximately 250 metres of walkways connect the area’s beaches and the council has declared that they will continue to Calahonda as soon as permission comes through from the Junta de Andalucia regional government. Meanwhile, wooden bases are being placed under 40 showers on Mijas Costa’s beaches and walkways down to the shore created to meet mobility regulations.

obtained from the school secretary, on the school’s website www.colegiotorrequebrada. com, at the AVOI association’s offices or on the door before the event. A ‘row zero’ has also been arranged for those who wish to donate without attending the event. Headmistress Sonia Diez said the trip was planned for the first week in September.

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Arabian attraction THE Costa del Sol has been promoting itself at the Arabian Travel Market in an aim to encourage more visitors from the area. The Costa is the third favourite destination in Spain for these visitors after Madrid and Barcelona.

No aerials MIJAS Council has ordered the removal of two telephone antennae on a roof in Urbanisation Algaida as they do not meet planning regulations.

Kids catwalk MARBELLA Kids Fashion show will be held this Saturday, May 9, at Plaza de la Iglesia de la Encarnacion from noon onwards.

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It was best foot forward SUPER Sam runs London Marathon virtually on one leg By Dilip Kuner SHE did it! Expat Sam Bayley, who lives in Benalmadena, has run the London Marathon in a bid to raise awareness of mental health issues, and along the way collect money for charity. She had to do it against the odds after she tore her calf muscle just weeks before the run. But she wasn’t alone as Sam went over the line hand in hand with two other expats - Jennifer Ferry Franks (Children with Cancer) and Kerry Campbell (Cancer Research UK and a cancer survivor) both from Arroyo de la Miel. Sam said: “I felt truly blessed to have shared the experience with them, so much so we decided to have our official photo taken together. “The whole event was absolutely amazing from start to finish! The sheer number of runners was at times over-

SUPER TRIO: Jen, Kerry and Sam. whelming, 38,600! The crowds cheering were so uplifting all the way round and especially when it got to the

last mile-and-a-half. “I will never forget the feeling of turning right in front of Buckingham Palace

and running down The Mall to the finish line. We were all a bit emotional receiving finishing medals.” Together with the Celebrity Divas Concert organised earlier in the year, Sam has helped raise €5,211, way beyond her original target. “I owe so much to so many people for supporting me in trying to help the Mental Health Foundation,” Sam commented. She added: “It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions as for the last sevten weeks of training. I tore my calf muscle and basically had to swim and cycle my way to the marathon day and rehab the injury with loads of physio. However, job done - though slower than I would have liked, at five hours 37 minutes. “Now I have to do another one just to see what it’s like to run it with both legs hitting the ground!”

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World press goes crazy EL CAMINITO DEL REY (King’s Walkway) in El Chorro has caught the attention of 78 international press and travel publications in just over two months. The Washington Post, CNN, BBC and Die Welt are just some of the media outlets from 22 different countries that have visited or reported on the spectacular mountain trail, which was reopened to the public on March 28. A total of 145 media representatives visited the Caminito, some before the official launch, of which the 78 from abroad included The Washington Post, USA Today, The Guardian, Clarin, Corrieredella Sera, Die Welt, SuddeutscheZeitung, Aftonbladet, CNN, BBC, TFI France, Globonews, Fuji TV, Associated Press, Itrekkings, Lonely Planet, Trip Advisor, L’Equipe and Financial Times.

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Malaga population is getting older BUT there is hope as birth rate starting to rise By Eleanor Hawkins FIGURES from the padron residence registries have found

Extra time for singer to pay fine MALAGA provincial courts have given Isabel Pantoja an extra month to pay a €200,000 instalment on a fine which was due on Tuesday, May 5. The singer ’s lawyers applied for extra time to make the payment claiming that Pantoja, who is serving a jail sentence for money laundering in Alcala de Guadaira, Sevilla, had cash flow problems.

that Malaga Province’s population is getting older and older. While 20 years ago the average age for the province was a spritely 35, the financial crisis and movement of youngsters to the cities and abroad in search of work, combined with low birth rates, has brought it up to almost 41. There are currently 267,591 over 64-year-olds living in the province, and just 264,034 children under 15 in stark contrast to the 90s when there

were just 45.6 pensioners for every 100 children. Yet there is hope for the overall age of Malagueños as although expatriates continue to leave the area, Spaniards continue to move into what is seen, in spite of unemployment figures, as a land of opportunities. Birth rates are also starting to rise again for the first time since 2008, which is also expected to help put some spring back into our steps and lower the average age.

Shifting sand FOR the second year running, work has started to remove sand from La Rada beach in Estepona to be used to regenerate other beaches in the area. Although regeneration work had been announced for early June, the machines have moved in this week to begin collecting 10,000 cubic metres of sand to spread across beaches between El Padron and Isdabe to prepare them for the summer.

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Russian visitors on the up RUSSIAN tourists visiting the Costa del Sol at the beginning of this year increased by 15 per cent compared to a year before. Although other areas of Spain had registered fewer Russian visitors in January and February, a report revealed at the MIPS 2015 Marbella International Property Show that more and more are heading to Malaga coasts in search of sun. Improving strength of the Ruble against the Euro mean Russians are once again beginning to travel abroad.

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Car imports bring Malaga docks to life IN two years the number of vehicles moved through the port has multiplied by 10. By Eleanor Hawkins AFTER years in decline, increasing car imports are bringing life back to the Noatum cargo terminal at Malaga Port. In just two years, the number of vehicles moved through the port has multiplied by 10, reducing the impact of drops in container traffic, which almost 120 dockers rely on to earn a

MALAGA PORT: The cargo terminal is busier.

living. Over the last year, 42,199 vehicles have been moved through Malaga Port, providing an income of €750,000 for the port authorities, in stark contrast to 3,955 vehicles registered in 2012, the worst year for activity. So far this year the upward trend looks set to continue, with a total of 11,792 vehicles between January and March.

Unaffected by mains work ACOSOL public water company carried out intensive work to repair the coast’s main supply pipe in just 24 hours this week and managed to avoid homes being affected. Although the mains supply to Mijas, Fuengirola and Benalmadena had to be cut off to carry out the work, sufficient water had been collected in deposits to avoid citizens ending up without running water, a spokesperson explained. Service is due to be back to normal today, Thursday May 7.

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Skating park SKATERS in Coin have a new place to go to practise following the launch of a new 800 square metre skate park in El Rodeo.

A7 accident A MAN died on Saturday, May 2, after being hit by a bus while attempting to cross the A7 motorway in Marbella.

Safer to cross WORK is planned in Ronda to create an overhead pedestrian bridge to eliminate the dangers of a level crossing in the El Fuerte area.

Party’s off A MASS party 400 minors planned to attend was cancelled by Malaga’s Local Police force, who read about it on social media sites and found the premises did not meet regulations.

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Traffic lights NEW traffic lights are to be placed on three crossroads in the Teatinos district of Malaga City to meet citizens’ requests, the council has announced.

Free concert ALLA Vera Spagnola are giving a free classical concert at 8pm tonight, May 7, at the Palacio de los Gobernadores in San Roque.

May Fair JIMENA de la Frontera is celebrating its fair from today, May 7, until Sunday. A concert by Siempre Asi has been confirmed for 10.30pm on Friday night at the municipal caseta.

Picasso tribute CASINO Marbella is hosting Tribute to Picasso, an international art expo. Open from tonight (May 7) until July 1, the exhibition includes pieces by more than 30 artists.

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Quiet Sunday turns nasty TWO people seriously injured as fight breaks out between neighbours By Eleanor Hawkins TWO men were injured during a fight that turned a peaceful, Sunday lunchtime into a nightmare for residents of Los Hidalgos urbanisation in Manilva. Although the reasons for the fight have not yet become clear, the 112 emer-

gency services reported that a call had come through at 2pm on Sunday, May 3, from a child who said two people had been hurt. Ambulance teams and Guardia Civil officers headed to the scene and found two German people aged 60 and 49 with serious injuries, leading them to call for

helicopters to airlift the pair to the Costa del Sol hospital. Two Romanian men, a man and his son, have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in connection with the case and reportedly declared that their neighbours had started the fight by attacking them with a baseball bat.

Nautical Week SOLMARINA, the Costa del Sol Nautical Week, returns to the coast this week from May 9 to 16. The headquarters for the event will be the Real Club Maritimo in Marbella, which is expecting more than 2,000 people and 800 boats for this fourth edition of the event. The event is organised to allow simultaneous regattas to be run from marinas in Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Marbella and Estepona. Fishing days and a jetski competition are also planned, amongst other events.

ON THE CATWALK: Local designers will display their creations.

A weekend for the young FUENGIROLA is preparing to celebrate its youth while supporting and promoting young entrepreneurs at a bumper weekend Fuengirola Joven event. Fashion will be the highlight on Friday, May 15, with a giant catwalk set up to put

young local designers’ creations on display from 5.30pm onwards at Plaza de España. The evening will also include a crafts fair, theatre and live music. On Saturday, May 16, the event moves to Plaza Reyes Catolicos for a giant party.

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Petition for the homeless ALMOST 6,000 people have signed an online petition for a municipal shelter to be created in Estepona for homeless people. Following two recent evictions in just 24 hours, which saw two families left searching for somewhere to go with their children, social groups and associations have started to call for some sort of shelter to be built. The petition was created on Change.org online platform by Noemi Vinuesa, a local member of the Podemos political group, after talking to people who sleep on the streets of the town and deciding something had to be done. “I cannot rest easy at night knowing there are people sleeping on the streets nearby,” Vinuesa declared.

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Marbella Club Hotel Champagne Room & Grill Restaurant Present Thursdays of Tasting & Pairing The Marbella Club Champagne Room and Grill restaurant are celebrating the month of May with a series of wine and Champagne tastings and gastronomic pairing dinners. Dinners: From the 14th until the 20th of May, the Grill will offer a special Dom Pérignon Champagne pairing menu created by the Grill’s Executive Chef, Juan Gálvez. Guests will have the opportunity to taste a selection of Champagnes thoughtfully paired with each course. Whilst, on Thursday 21st of May, the Grill will offer a five-course Spanish wine pairing dinner. Start with a serving of Salmon Ceviche followed by Cream of Red Prawn. The third course – Filet of Turbot á la Poêle – is truly one of the chef ’s specialties. For the main course, Gálvez will present Roast Fillet of Beef. Every course will be accompanied by an astutely selected wine.

Tastings: Those who wish to experience a touch of Dom Pérignon will enjoy the tasting in the Champagne Room on the 14th of May. The Marbella Club’s in-house sommelier, Angel Gonzalez, will guide guests through the intricacies of each of the Champagnes including a Blanc, Rosé and Pléntitude 2. Glasses will be paired with three delectable tapas dishes. Finally, on the 28th of May guests can experience an evening of Champagne and tapas tasting with a selection of four Grower Champagnes and tapas. Seating is limited. Be sure to make a reservation to avoid disappointment. Please email sommelier@marbella club.com or call 952 82 22 11 to reserve your table.

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Missing boy found in country house CRISTIAN from Istan was reported missing on May 4 By Eleanor Hawkins AFTER 33 hours of worry, a 13-year-old boy reported missing in Istan was found safe and sound. Cristian was reported missing on Monday morning (May 4) by his family, who had not seen the teenager since he went out into the mountains to look

for his dog on Sunday afternoon. Although the dog appeared shortly afterwards, there had been no sign of Cristian. Police teams with dogs and helicopters and local volunteers searched the countryside all day until darkness fell. However, in the early hours of the morning a team was sent out to

check a country house usually only used at weekends and found him fast asleep. Although the house had been searched during the day, it is believed that the boy heard people approaching and hid. While Cristian was reported to be in good health, he was taken for a check-up after being reunited with his family.

Historical find in Mijas AN 18th century water channel has been discovered during work being carried out on streets in the Santana neighbourhood of Mijas village. The channel, found where Calle Lasta meets Plaza de los Siete Ca単os, would have served in the past to carry water to the upper part of the area, Public Streets Councillor Juan Carlos Gonzalez explained. The plans for the roadworks will now be

adapted to allow a transparent cover to be placed over part of the channel, allowing it to be seen from above, but causing a slight delay in the renovation work, the councillor explained. As the area undergoing work is designated as a historical site, the Junta de Andalucia regional government insists that an archaeologist is present during works, and more finds are possible in surrounding streets, Gonzalez said.

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Busy month SAN ROQUE Tourist Office has a packed agenda for this month with a total of 51 events planned including guided tours of Carteia, tapas routes, rural and adventure activities and golf and polo tournaments.

Massage title A NATIONAL record has been broken in Malaga City as more than 100 people carried out simultaneous massages for 15 minutes at a healthy lifestyle fair.

Crash jams TWO-kilometre tailbacks were registered after an accident involving three vehicles on the A7 motorway near Benalmadena on Monday morning (May 4). One person was reported injured, and another needed treatment for shock.

Back to court A ROMANIAN man, 46, with an arrest order from a Malaga court has been arrested after landing at Malaga airport.

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Climbing cable thief caught up a building THE man was perched on a ledge pulling off cables By Eleanor Hawkins POLICE in Malaga City arrested a 43-year-old man in the Cruz de Humilladero district after reportedly catching him trying to steal cables from the facade of a building.

The officers were on patrol, when they said they found the man perched on a ledge on the outside of the building at 1am trying to pull cables off the wall. Although the suspect tried to run away, allegedly dropping his loot and a

knife, screwdriver and a pair of gloves as he went, the officers gave chase and managed to catch up with him. Investigations are under way to discover if the suspect has been involved in similar thefts.

Italian fugitive caught AN ITALIAN fugitive has been arrested in Benalmadena by National Police officers. The 30-year-old man is wanted for suspected crimes of blackmail and extortion and could face a jail sentence of 13 years and four months.

ARRESTED: 30-year-old Italian.

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Campsite is reported for disobeying orders A CAMPSITE in the El Hornillo area of Mijas has been reported to the authorities by the council for failing to close as ordered last August.

An inquiry is to be carried out into the matter as a number of technical reports indicate that the campsite did not meet health and safety requirements.

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3 arrested THREE men have been arrested for allegedly breaking into a house in Benalmadena in February and stealing jewellery, watches and a mobile worth €500.

25% down GOVERNMENT delegate for Andalucia Antonio Sanz has announced that so far this year deaths in traffic accidents in the region have dropped by more than 25 per cent compared to the same period in 2014.

Sad parting THE Hermanitas de los Pobres nuns have retired from service in Antequera after 150 years running an old peoples’ home due to lack of vocation and funding.

Less noise INTERNATIONAL noise awareness day was observed in Malaga this week with the involvement of local hotels.

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Organisers refute statement By Steve Walsh MIJAS Town Hall has announced that ‘Malaga Rocks Mijas’ festival, due to take place at the end of the month, has not been authorised and will not be allowed to go ahead. The councillor for Public Roads, Juan Carlos Gonzalez, said: “The promoters of this event have not even requested the necessary municipal permit to hold it. The city is not the organiser or a partner in any way of the event that is being advertised for May 29, 30, 31.” Meanwhile the festival promoters flatly contradict the

statement, blaming a misunderstanding. Carl Wileman, cofounder of Mijas Rock Festivals said, “The town hall have made a huge error,” and added, “We have attended several meetings with Silvia the deputy mayor and chief of police.” The council statement adds that, although the promoters of the event had not previously spoken to anybody in the council or applied for any kind of permission, they appeared to be selling tickets and were promoting it by various means. Even so, council officials said, they had made contact with the organising company

Public Roads councillor Juan Carlos Gonzalez looking stern as he declares no rock festival in La Cala. several times to warn them that it was not going to be authorised. Because of this, Gonzalez

warned people that Mijas Council was “not responsible for tickets that have been sold.”

The Euro Weekly News contacted Lexi PR, the promoters of Mijas Rocks Malaga, who said, “In view of the statement released by councillor Juan Carlos Gonzalez, we would like to rectify our position in letting it be known that, after reaching agreement with the local council and having been given permission by the coordinator of Safety Francisco Montilla, we engaged the services of a security company to organise the first of three festivals. “We are currently in talks with our legal representative to find a solution with the mayor of Mijas,” he said.

Officer injured tackling axe-brandishing man A MAN has been arrested in La Cala after allegedly injuring a police officer with an axe. A Local Police patrol was sent to a home in Riversol urbanisation after neighbours alerted the authorities to sounds of a fight inside the home. Upon arrival, officers reportedly heard

a man shouting, crashes and sounds of glass breaking. The doorbell was answered by a man who threw the door open brandishing an axe in an aggressive manner who refused to say whether he was alone inside the home or not. Spotting blood in the hallway, the offi-

cers decided to call for backup and another seven police teams were sent out. The police force later reported that an officer was injured after using a pepper spray on the man upon entering the property, causing him to wildly swing the axe about. After a struggle the man was eventu-

ally arrested and he and the injured policeman were both taken to a medical centre. Meanwhile a search of the home revealed that nobody else was inside but extensive damage had been caused, both inside the property and to neighbouring doors.

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Dance show DANCERS from local groups and academies will be performing at a free dance show starting at 8pm tomorrow, Friday 8, at the Palacio de la Paz in Fuengirola.

Keeping fit THURSDAY May 14 is Outdoor Exercise for Seniors Day in Arroyo de la Miel. Hundreds are expected at the municipal sports centre from 10am onwards to take part in a variety of activities including dance, aerobics, stretching and tai chi.

Olden days ALOZAINA is getting all dressed up this weekend, from May 8-10, to recreate the history of local heroine Maria Sagredo. More than 300 local citizens will be donning period costumes to stage recreations of events from 1570.

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A special visitor NIGERIAN Ambassador visits the world fair in Fuengirola By Steve Walsh THE spectacular sights, sounds and smells of the world combined at the Feria de los Pueblos (International People’s Fair) in Fuengirola, as it welcomed a VIP visit from the Nigerian Ambassador to Spain. Her Excellency, Bianca OdumegwuOjukwu, arrived on Saturday from Madrid with her entourage to take in the atmosphere of the Costa del Sol, and spent the day walking around the attractions and talking to the people. A huge smile beamed across her face as she watched a small girl twirling in a traditional Spanish flamenco dress. “I love Spain,” she told Euro Weekly News, “I like it very much. It is a wonderful place,” she added. The ex-beauty queen, and widow of the former Biafran president Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, was educated in the UK, where she gained her A-Levels in Cambridge and a combined Honours Degree in Politics, Economics and Law from the University of Buckingham. After being crowned the most beautiful woman in Nigeria, she represented her

FAIRGROUND: The ambassador spent time walking around the attractions. I love Spain. I like it very much. It is a wonderful place country in the Miss World and Miss Universe contests of the late 1980s. After that, she returned to her family’s legal business which eventually saw her called to the bar. Her life in politics began after her marriage to the former president of Biafra in

1994, and her appointment in 2011 by the Nigerian President as Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora until in 2012, she was named Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain. Her Excellency will be spending some time visiting towns on the Costa del Sol before returning to the embassy in Madrid. She said that the next stop on her tour would be Sevilla, where she hoped to soak up some of the historical flavours of Spain.

Fuengirola heats up

BUSTLING: Feria de los Pueblos. THOUSANDS of people of all nationalities gathered in Fuengirola for the Feria de los Pueblos, an international food festival which celebrates the cultural diversity on the Costa del Sol. Thirty-three countries and regions put on a show with music and dancing, and tantalised the taste buds with traditional food and drink. Whilst adults indulged in everything the vibrant festival had to offer; from fire-breathing shows from Hawaii, reggae music from Jamaica and men in Lederhosen serving bratwurst from Germany, the fairground rides kept the kids entertained with bumper cars, swinging

boats and candyfloss. One of the biggest highlights was the massive Argentinian barbeque, with huge cuts of meat draped over the open air fire, served with chimichurri, a traditional sauce. A representative from Don Gaucho, the company who supplied the sauce, told EWN that over the course of the weekend the Argentinian stall sold 4000 kilos of meat served with a whopping 80 litres of chimichurri! The event attracts a huge amount of media attention and tourism year after year. And this year was no exception with hotels in the area said to be at 100 per cent occupancy.

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Gastronomy united A NEW association has been created in Mijas to help food sector businesses and producers promote themselves. Donatella Zanca, head of the new association explained: “Success is easier if we all work together.”

Health centre must improve THE council has taken a firmer stand to demand action By Eleanor Hawkins COMPLAINTS about Alhaurin el Grande’s health centre have led the council to demand improvements from the SAS An-

dalucian Health Service. Not enough doctors, endless waiting times and an unattended emergencies department are just some of the problems on a long list that has led the council

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Life source WATER, Source of Life is a free exhibition running from May 11-18 at the Casa Museo in Mijas to commemorate International Museum Day. Open from 10am to 8pm, the exhibition aims to stress the importance of water.

Viva Brazil! ANDALUCIA is on show in Brazil this weekend at the Sao Paulo Travel Week to encourage more visitors from South America.

to take a firmer stand and demand the SAS does something about it. Health Councillor Paqui Bonilla said: “Since 2012 there have been severe cutbacks. Be-

A night of passion ends in death A TWENTY-FIVE-YEAROLD Romanian man may face 14 years in jail for manslaughter after allegedly strangling his one-night-stand in Marbella. The two men reportedly

€74,300 OLE!: Dazzling flamenco fashion was on display.

BENALMADENA’S Flamenca & Casual Fashion Show has been declared a great success as more than 2,000 spectators turned up for the event. Sixteen local establishments took part in the three-day show and 30 candidates for Mister World Malaga Contest strutted their stuff on the final day.

in damages for the victim’s mother. met at a nightclub in Marbella and went to the 39-year-old victim’s home at 6am, where the accused allegedly strangled him. Along with the jail sentence, the prosecution is requesting €74,300 in damages for the victim’s mother.

fore there were eight doctors and another four for emergencies, now there are just eight who have to take care of appointments and emergencies, causing long waits.”

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Court rejects sentence for alleged fruit thief WITNESSES said they were in a bar with the man at the time By Eleanor Hawkins A YEAR-and-a-half jail sentence given for stealing 300 kilos of oranges has been declared null by a Malaga Provincial Court. Although the accused was found guilty of cutting through a fence and stealing the fruit and ordered to pay damages along with an 18

Fewer taxis required MALAGA cabbies want the number of licences issued in the city reduced. During a meeting with the mayor, Jose Antonio Mate, cabbie association head, explained there are too many taxis in the city for the amount of work. Mayor Francisco de la Torre promised the association if he is reelected he will improve the sector.

month jail sentence, the appeals court has cancelled the judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision. The revocation is due to statements that were not taken in court, from two witnesses who said they were in a bar with the man at the time the theft took place. Now the hearing will have to be repeated, this time allowing the two witnesses to give evidence.

Police raid suspected cocaine sales point THREE people have been arrested in San Roque for suspected cocaine trafficking. Surveillance was set up on a home in the town which police officers suspected was being used as a distribution point, and after a car was seen collecting the two residents of the home a check point was arranged to stop them upon their return. The car was found to have been stolen and contained 19 grammes of pure cocaine, said the Guardia Civil officers, who proceeded to arrest all three people. A subsequent search of the home found tools used to prepare drugs and five doses ready for sale.

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Opera at Da Bruno OPERA fans are in for a treat tonight, May 7, as Restaurante Da Bruno Sul Mare is holding another of its popular Opera Nights starting at 9pm. The programme for the evening includes two 45 minute performances offering fragments of popular pieces sung by Jennifer Rodriguez and Cristina Risueño, Jose Antonio Ariza and Pedro Barrientos. Call 952 903 318 or email sulmare@dabruno.com.

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An international visit EXCHANGE students visited Marbella town hall.

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Flat fire ONE person was injured and taken to hospital after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a flat in the El Palo district of Malaga City.

By Eleanor Hawkins THIRTY exchange students on a visit to Pablo del Saz secondary school from across Europe have been on a visit to Marbella Town Hall. The teenagers came from Berkenboom Humanizar school in San Nicolas, Belgium, Zakladni skola a materska skola Ostrava school in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, Vassil Levski school in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, Eureka school in Kells, Ireland and Liceo Classico e Scientifico E

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VISITORS: From schools across Europe. Majoran school in Desio, Italy and were received by

Communications councillor Maria Jose Figueira.

Mayor meets local expats EXPATRIATES from Las Chapas in Marbella recently went to an informative meeting with the local mayor to hear of issues that affect them. Mayor Angeles Muñoz explained tax measures put into effect by the council, which included a reduction on IBI property tax, among others. She also spoke of the work being done to change amounts charged for rubbish collection, which in the past had differed wildly.

Muñoz explained that this year the council had taken over street cleaning and maintenance in 300 urbanisations, and further services including gardening and street-lighting would be taken over during the next two years. Finally the mayor reminded expats of the importance of joining the padron residents register as higher numbers on the padron would lead to more funding and better facilities for the city.

MORE than 500 fifth year primary schoolchildren from Benalmadena will take part in a Know Your Elders intergenerational meet this month to encourage children to respect elderly citizens.

New surface RESURFACING work has started in the northern part of Marina de Casares urbanisation and the avenue leading to the sea.

Big deal BRITISH chain Dealz will be opening its third shop in the province in Malaga City at the end of this month.

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Sentence confirmed MOTHER disagreed with doctor’s diagnosis By Eleanor Hawkins A ONE-year jail sentence has been confirmed for a mother who kicked her daughter’s doctor after disagreeing with the treatment prescribed. Although the mother appealed the original sentence, which also ordered a €180 fine and €400 in damages for the victim, a Malaga Provincial Court has now confirmed it.

The incident occurred in August 2005 when the woman took her young daughter to the Materno Infantil hospital’s emergency department after the girl fell ill. Disagreeing with the diagnosis and treatment given, the woman threatened the doctor before karate-kicking her thigh, resulting in extensive bruising that took more than a week to heal.

Mayor demands help for disappearing beach

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THE mayor has demanded urgent attention for Sotogrande beach, which, although damage has put nearby homes at serious risk, has been left out of a €4.3 million government regeneration scheme. San Roque Mayor Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix expressed his surprise and disappointment that the town’s 16 kilometres of coast were not included in the scheme, and explained that an urgent letter had been sent to the Environmental Ministry insisting on the need for work in Sotogrande. “The beach is a serious risk as the sea has already reached the so-called Casas de Colores,” the mayor said, stressing that all areas in need should be treated equally.

A CRAFT fair which had been running on Saturdays outside Carrefour supermarket has moved to La Cala. As of May 2, the Made in Mijas Saturday market will be held in the square by the town hall in La Cala from 10am to 2pm. Clothing, jewellery and ceramics are just some of the crafted items that can be found at the market.

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‘The opportunity to take a giant leap forward now we are out of the crisis’ THE MAYOR OF MARBELLA talks to the EWN about the brilliant future for the City. By Steve Walsh SINCE 2007, Angeles Muñoz has made it her responsibility to turn Marbella around. Some thought the task of revitalising a huge town plagued with bankruptcy, bad image, and a €600 million debt was impossible, they were wrong, very wrong! Bustling Marbella today is a different world from eight years ago, now, the thriving hub of the Costa del Sol exudes life and confidence from every pore. This extraordinary achievement is due in no small part to the vision and determination of its Mayor, Angeles Munoz. “The past eight years have been tough,” she said “Our city’s reputation was destroyed, but we have fought back and been able to accomplish so much even with the crisis, imagine what we can do in the future!” Her record of improvements to Marbella and for its people are the

We have put Marbella back on the map as a number one tourist destination.

ANGELES MUÑOZ: Approachable and always willling to listen. envy of many a politician. A list of nearly 80 major projects, and benefits during her term in office are testament to her ambitious resolve. “Now

Painting competition out in the open air DOZENS of artists are expected to take part in the 25th edition of San Roque City Open Air Painting Competition on Saturday, May 16. Those interested in taking

part are invited to sign up at the Municipal Culture Department from 8am to 9am on the day, and will have until 5pm to present two paintings done on the streets during the day.

is the time we can make a big difference,” she said enthusiastically. “We have put Marbella back on the map as a number one tourist destination,

we have given back security to the property market, and the crime rate is at an all-time low. Now we are out of the crisis we have the opportunity to take a giant leap forward.” Angeles Muñoz is a genuine people person. Approachable and always willing to listen, she has earned the respect of the townsfolk. Her natural friendly approach to people and their issues has paved her way to succeeding where others would have failed. She said: “There are more than 140,000 residents in Marbella, and nearly 40,000 of them are non-Spanish nationals. By far the largest national group amongst them are the British. We realise that the interna-

tional residents play a large role in Marbella, therefore we have made a decision to create a new department within the council with more resources to attend to their needs.” Angeles has great support in putting into action her plans for the future. “We want to turn Marbella into the perfect place for international investment,” she beamed, “so the first thing we propose is to lower the local taxes and streamline the way public services work.” After eight years of battling against the odds and excelling beyond all imagination, Angeles believes that: “We have created the conditions, laid the foundation on which to build a brilliant future for the City. Now is the time to build for the future, and to do that we need the support from all areas of the community. Together we can do it. Let’s do it together!” she said.

New exercise facilities have now been installed BENALMADENA Mayor Paloma Garcia Galvez has been on a visit to new exercise facilities installed in Retamar urbanisation. The facilities are part of an open-air health and exercise facility scheme the council is carrying out across the area to meet one of the main requests of local citizens. Another similar facility is soon to be created on Antonio Andrade boulevard, the mayor announced.

OPEN AIR: The mayor visited the new facilities.

Celebrating all sports MALAGA City will be celebrating sport this weekend with this year’s edition of the Fiesta del Deporte (Sports Party). Running at the Martin Carpena stadium from 10am to 8pm this Saturday, May 9 and from 10am to 3pm on Sunday, more than 300 free activities will be on offer for all age

groups with a concert by singer Javier Ojeda ending festivities. The council has announced that even more than last year’s 30,000 people are expected for the event, which will also serve as an end of season party for the 22 municipal sports schools.

Racing for good cause

THE third edition of Fuengirola’s Family Charity Race is planned for May 31 to raise funds for the Red Cross and Cooperacion Honduras. Starting at 10am at the pleasure port, the event (which drew more than 800 runners and 2,000 spectators last year) is hoped to beat amounts raised and donations made in previous editions. Used trainers and non-perishable food items will be collected on the day and inscription fees will also go to the charities.

Rotary drive for funding A CHARITY drive on Saturday, May 30, aims to discover the beauty of the Serrania de Ronda and Grazalema Natural Park with members and friends of the Marbella-Guadalmina Rotary Club. The informal event will be raising funds for Bubbles and Dreams, a charity that helps children with rare diseases. Contact Jordi at info@parodi lawyers.com (€50 inc lunch).

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Ensuring smoother public services 365 unemployed people taken on for two-month periods

PLANNING: Estepona Council discusses the Municipal Employment Scheme. The first workers began their tasks on Monday, May 4, in various municipal departments. These included maintenance, parks and gardens, ESTEPONA Council is taking on 365 unemadministration and cleaning, among others. ployed people for two-month periods as part of The rest of the workforce will be engaged the second Municipal Employment Scheme. gradually in June and July, in an effort to make sure that public areas and services are sufficiently covered for the busy summer MIJAS Council is now accepting applications for summermonths. school grants. Two further employment Depending on financial circumstances, up to â&#x201A;Ź90 will be schemes are currently being preprovided towards places at municipal summer schools. Apply pared, the council has anat Mijas Council, La Cala or Las Lagunas until May 25. nounced. By Eleanor Hawkins

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Hospital still only half built TIME is running out if delays are to be avoided in opening a new public hospital in La Linea. Work to prepare the new building, which started again last November after being halted for two years, is only about 50 per cent complete, meaning it will be hard to meet the Junta de Andalucia regional governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s promise that it would be finished by the end of this year. Even if the end of year goal is met, furnishing the building, which will care for more than 100,000 residents of La Linea, Jimena, Castellar de la Frontera and San Roque, is expected to take another six months. The Andalucian Health Service has announced that the centre will be a modern 32,000square-metre hospital with 248 individual rooms, nine operating theatres, an intensive care ward with capacity for 34 patients and 48 external consultation rooms.

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Child obesity campaign launched in city NUTRITION experts explained to children the importance of a healthy diet, exercise and getting enough sleep. By Eleanor Hawkins MALAGA City Council has launched a campaign against child obesity for the third year running.

Cathedral safe for visitors ALMOST one year after work to prepare it for visits, the roof area of Malaga Cathedral is finally opening to the public on May 12 after meeting safety requirements. Guided visits will be held every 30 minutes from 10.30am to 2.30pm, in groups of 50 people at a time, from Tuesdays to Sundays, the bishopric has announced. Tickets can be acquired from the Ars Malaga office in the Palacio Episcopal on Plaza del Obispo for €6 each. Initially evening tours will be held on Fridays as of May 29, with times adapting to allow visitors to watch the sunset from the roof. Tickets for these visits, at €10, can also be got from the Ars Malaga office.

Unique tours to give new experiences IN an aim to continue attracting visitors, Malaga City is drawing up plans to provide tourists with unique, personalised experiences. Malaga Senses routes are planned to be four-hour long tours based on one of the senses with three of the five activities chosen by the customer. Activities may include visits to museums, monuments, concerts, restaurants, concert halls and many other possibilities depending on the choices made. Expected to be priced at €25 each, the tours will be in groups of people of the same nationality led by highly skilled guides. Another project is nocturnal visits to the Alcazaba, Gibralfaro Castle, the English Cemetery and Basilica de la Victoria.

The council’s Social Rights department aims to reduce alarming numbers of seriously overweight children by working with the youngsters and their families.

The campaign began with a talk at Eduardo Ocon infant and primary school and a screening of a video during which popular Malaga sportsmen and women talk to the children.

Nutrition experts then explained the importance of a healthy diet, exercise and getting enough sleep. The campaign will be doing the rounds of schools in the city with

psychologists, nutritionists and sports trainers on hand to give advice to youngsters, and includes activities and informative sessions on the beaches for the summer months.

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Event of the year! EXTRAVAGANZA under the stars in Mijas By Wendy Ann Cowham

this season’s biggest and best-loved productions. PREPARATIONS are under way John Gale, better known as Johnfor Salon Varietes’ 30th Annivera Salv r u ny G, has taken on the mammoth sary Concert which will be held at o ort Supp task of organising the three-hour the Mijas auditorium on June 13 as spectacle under the stars in Mijas. part of a reunion weekend. Tickets from at the Box Office starting It aims to be one of the biggest at €15. Book today - Tel: 952 474 542 or fundraising events ever staged in the theatre’s email: boxoffice@salonvarietestheatre.com history and will feature excerpts from some of

Salon Varietes casting for a black comedy

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AUDITIONS will be held on May 24 for The Memory of Walter at the Salon Varietes in Fuengirola. Directed by Lee Lingwood, the play is a compelling black comedy, which won a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy in 2000. Parts being cast include four females, one in her 40s, one of about 39, one in her 40s-50s and one in her 30s. Also needed are two males, one in his 40s-50s and another in his 50s. Actors may not be the age suggested but need to look as if they could be. Scripts will be available from the Box Office from tomorrow, May 8, and if required call-backs will be on Monday May 25. The play will be performed on September 18–22.

TOMORROW, Friday 8, The Waddies are performing a funfilled tribute to the music of Showaddywaddy at 8pm at the Salon Varietes, Fuengirola. On Sunday, May 10, The Abba Experience with Amelinde Hernandez, Juliet Williams, Mark Fea and Warren Webley featuring the Stagecoach Theatre Arts School Choir will begin at 7pm. For tickets contact the Box Office on 952 474 542.

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Unholy act A MAN has been arrested in Malaga for allegedly stealing an 86-year-old woman’s handbag containing a mobile phone, credit and ID cards and €550 in cash during a church mass.

Tender out A PROJECT presented by Pizarra Council and approved by Malaga Provincial Council to create parking at Plaza de la Peseta has been put out to tender.

Road closed MONDA Council has announced that work has started to renovate Calle Llanete, which will be closed to traffic and pedestrians until completion.

More work UNEMPLOYMENT levels in Marbella saw a higher than average drop last month with 467 less jobless people registered in the city compared to March.

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COSTA DEL SOL CHOIR: Celebrating their 40th birthday.

Anniversary concerts CONCERT in Marbella will also help raise money for Concordia. By Eleanor Hawkins THE Choir and Orchestra of Collegium Musicum Costa del Sol will be holding two concerts to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Together with Camerata Singers of Sotogrande and InCantus of Gibraltar, directed by

Annemarie Philipps, performances of Gounod’s muchloved Mass in Honour of St Cecilia, patron saint of music, will be held at Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Merced church in Sotogrande on May 17 at 8.30pm and Iglesia de la Encarnacion church in Marbella on May 19 at 9pm.

The soprano and tenor soloists, Samantha Bowling and Phillip Borge, are residents of Gibraltar and the bass soloist, Luis López, was born in Marbella. The programme includes two movements of Bizet’s L’Arlesienne Suite for Orchestra and Mendelssohn’s famous “Hear

My Prayer/ O for the Wings of a Dove”. The concert in Marbella will also be the 20th Annual Benefit Concert for Concordia, which helps raise money for Concordia’s invaluable work through generous donations. See www.colmus.org or contact 952 775 492/659 111 526.

U3A is to talk about colour IAN PHILLIPS will be offering a talk for U3A on Wednesday May 13 at 11am on Colour: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Psychology. What is colour? How do we see colours? What is the colour purple? And what is the colour of that dress? Full details can be found online at www.u3acostadelsol.org

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FUENGIROLA Social Services are holding an open day tomorrow, Friday 8, from 10am to 2pm to allow people to discover what the town’s Home Help programme has to offer. Between 150 and 200 local families receive home help each year, with services including household chores, hygiene, company and other forms of assistance. Those interested in seeing the work the programme carries out are welcome to visit the open day at the Social Services building on Calle Blanca Paloma.

Getting fatter WHEN it comes to the obesity stakes Spain is set to catch up with the rest of Europe in the next 15 years. According to a report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) 80 per cent of the country’s men will be overweight or obese by 2030 with obesity rates set to stand at 26 per cent compared to 19 per cent in 2010. Those figures will be higher than the UK where 73 per cent of men are expected to be overweight or obese and 63 per cent of women. Topping the list though, says the report due to be presented at the European Conference on Obesity in Prague, is the Republic of Ireland, where the figure is forecast to rise to 89 per cent of men. Research co leader Dr Laura Webber, from the UK Health Forum, said: “Our study presents a worrying picture of rising obesity across Europe.”

Malaga company’s new invention GREAT expectations surround a mini-submarine created by a company in Malaga to detect links and air pockets in mains water pipes. Christened Nautilus, the new invention by Aganova company hopes to vastly reduce the amount of drinking water usually lost due to leaks as it detects and pinpoints problems from the inside.

A spherical build allows Nautilus to get round corners and obstacles, Aganova director Agustin Ramirez explained, and it can travel up to 20 kilometres with a battery-life of 12 hours. The company is currently in contact with leak repair companies in southern America, where up to 60 per cent of drinking water is believed to be lost before it arrives in homes.

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RAFA needs you!

Jess Glynne surprises

THE Costa del Sol Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association, RAFA, wants to have more members. The local branch meets at Tamisa Golf Hotel in Mijas Costa at 1pm on the first Monday of every month and at El Jardin Bar in Arroyo de la Miel at 2pm on the third Monday of every month.

OCEAN CLUB celebrated the start of the season with opening party.

Volunteers required VOLUNTEERS are urgently required in the Estepona-Manilva area by Age Concern. If you can spare a few hours a week to help in the group’s shop in Estepona or work in the community, please apply now by contacting Eileen Dry on 608 458 555. No experience is needed as training will be provided.

By Eleanor Hawkins OCEAN Club Marbella celebrated the start of the season with a grand opening party on Friday, May1, which culminated in a surprise appearance by British singer-songwriter Jess Glynne. The doors were open to officially start the summer at 7pm, welcoming more than 1,000 guests from all over Europe to the white and silver-themed bash. Greeted by Ocean Club Shining Angels, revelers partied in style as the sun went down with music from Spanish saxophonist LuGotti performing before resident DJs Eduardo Reyes, B-NY, Nilo Contreras and Jay Saccone took to the decks to get the crowds dancing. Entertainers added another dimension to the spectacle as the evening went on, with synchronised gymnasts on trampolines, acrobats and circus performers dressed in LED lights

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Funds event THIS Sunday, May 10, Alhaurin el Grande’s municipal football grounds are hosting a charity football event from 4.30pm to raise funds for local cancer associations. Entry costs €3.

An honour FUENGIROLA is holding a celebration tomorrow, Friday 8, at 7pm at the town hall to honour local senior citizens nominated by their friends and families for recognition.

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Shining Angels and Jess Glynne (right). and a troop of street dancers led by French breakdancer Joe Yamakasi dazzling spectators. Billed as a secret headline act, Jess Glynne appeared at 10.30pm and performed her hit singles Right Here, Real Love and Hold My Hand along with other popular pieces.

Fireworks lit the sky at midnight, while partygoers continued into the small hours at a party that will be hard to forget.

Lions charity fashion show THE La Cala Lions have really set their stalls up in style this time, as the theme for this year’s charity fashion show is ‘James’ Bond who is back with a vengeance. The Bond girls (and guys with a golden gun) will be modelling their gowns (and tux) on Monday May 18 at the Hotel Tamisa Golf where the Spring Fayre and Fashion Show is bound to turn heads, and hopefully miss Moneypenny will be collected in abundance to raise funds for the Lions. There will be lots of stalls and a raffle with great prizes

to be won, and if you want to lunch with your favourite secret agent, you can spy a fantastic buffet lunch from 1.30pm including a drink for only 17.50€. After the girls strut their stuff, the big boys (and girls) can put their money on the table, as the Casino will open at 5.00pm where all the budding Bonds out there can try their luck on the wheel. The Fayre opens at 11.00am. You can buy tickets at the La Cala Lions Shop or at Hotel Tamisa Golf or tel 677 059 061. Help The Lions to help others Bond style.

A feast for the senses DFAS de la Frontera is preparing a feast for the senses at its annual garden party. Planned for Wednesday, June 3, in the grounds of La Cabana de Sotogrande, the event will be running from 11am to 3pm and include stalls to showcase artists’ work including paintings, handmade jewellery and a host of other crafts. Admission to the event is free, ample parking is available and the restaurant will be open for refreshments. For more information and directions to the venue see www.nadfas-delafrontera.org.

SUNDAY, May 10, is Orange Party Day in Coin, a celebration declared of tourist interest by Malaga Provincial Council in 2004. Local produce will be on offer at Parque San Agustin and traditional dishes served from 2pm onwards.

About wine FIVE hundred people attended the first Spanish National Sommeliers meet in Torremolinos, held at MS Amaragua Hotel.

Family fun GUARO’S family football matches with mothers versus children and fathers versus children will be held tomorrow, May 8, at 6.30pm at El Puerto sports grounds.

Water call AGUAS de Benahavis water service has a new freephone number to report faults. From now on customers can call 900 555 570 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Dirty streets TOWN planning and environmental experts have declared that the bad results achieved by Malaga City in a cleanliness study are due to bad management and lack of citizen awareness.

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Food bank CARREFOUR supermarket chain has delivered 55,931 kilos of food products to the Malaga Food Bank following collection days organised by stores across the province.

New lights WORK ACCIDENTS: After dropping for six years, they are on the rise again.

Worrying increase in work accidents

SERVICES sector is where most were registered By Eleanor Hawkins FOLLOWING six years of consecutive drops in figures, work accidents are on the rise again according to the latest numbers for Malaga Province. Trade unions and work accident prevention authorities are questioning the reasons behind the worrying increase as 9 per cent more accidents were registered at work last year. While some put it down to an increase in activity as the worst

years of the financial crisis are left behind, others blame a lack of employers’ spending on accident prevention measures. Data for the current year also gives little hope 2015 will be any better. Between January and March, 380 work-related accidents have been reported in Malaga Province, 10.4 per cent more than a year ago, and the number of deaths resulting from these accidents doubled, going from three to six. The services sector is the one that registered the most accidents.

Work has begun to prevent fires spreading in rural areas MIJAS employment scheme workers are busy in Entrerrios clearing up and creating fire breaks to reduce the risk of forest fires spreading this summer. Rural Areas councillor Cristobal Gonzalez explained during a visit to the area: “This work is extremely important as in these areas a simple spark can result in tragedy if scrub is allowed to grow out of control. We’re also creating fire breaks between plots and the

MALAGA Council has spent €86,895 improving pedestrian safety, with three new sets of traffic lights on zebra crossings in the city centre and 100 new acoustic alarm systems on lights to help blind people cross safely.

Fibre optics ORANGE telecommunications has started work on a €25 million project to provide fibre optics for almost 150,000 homes in Benalmadena, Torremolinos, Fuengirola and Marbella.

New streets A MUNICIPAL street resurfacing scheme which has been doing the rounds of various areas of Manilva is due back to Sabinillas to Calle Cornisa del Sol over the next few weeks.

Work starts RENOVATION work is due to begin at Simon Fernandez infant and primary school in Estepona over the next few weeks. More than €93,000 has been budgeted for painting, bathroom renovations, new electrics and work on patios.

60 stands Fire prevention is ongoing in the Mijas area. streams so if fire does break out it is less likely to spread.”

Work started in the Fuente La Teja stream area and will continue to the area of Rio Ojen and La Cala Resort. Once these areas are finished, work will move to the Rio Gomenaro, the racecourse, Lagar Martel and Maria Zambrano streams. Following devastating fires in the Mijas area in recent years, the council is more aware than ever of the need to prevent fires and do everything posible to help control them.

SAN Pedro Boulevard will be the scene of an Urban Spring Market from 11am to 8pm on May 9 to 10. A total of 60 stands will be offering spring-related products and children’s activities will also be available.

Site chosen EL REALEJO in Las Chapas is the site chosen by Marbella Council for a 73,000 square metre motocross circuit to meet official competition standards, which will include a paddock area and cafeteria for spectators.

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MALLORCA

All the fun of the May fair as celebrations begin

MAY FAIR: Celebrations continue throughout the weekend in Torrevieja.

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AXARQUÍA

TORREVIEJA’S annual May Fair celebrations are now underway. The official inauguration took place last night (Wednesday May 6) with a grand fireworks display and the Sevillanas fiesta fun continues throughout the weekend until Sunday May 10. Taking place in the fair area by the port of Torrevieja, there are daily dance and musical performances but the most popular events are the parades of horses and riders dressed in full traditional Andalucian outfits, which takes place Saturday from midday and Sunday from 11am until 4pm, where around 300 horses and between 25-30 carriages will be parading around the enclosure of the fair. Torrevieja’s councillor for Fiestas, Lola Sanchez also highlighted the role of dance academies from the city for the first time in the Sevillanas Fair who will be present throughout the weekend and the performance of the Spanish duo Camela, which takes place tomorrow (Friday) night at the Real de la Feria at 10pm.

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Splashing fun

Migrants rescued

Loyal wife

Ghoulish garbage

THE first water-skiing park in the area has opened in Santa Pola after months of delays in getting the permits. The centre, next to the Salinas, offers wake-boarding, water skiing and fly-boarding.

TWENTY-TWO people on board a dinghy were rescued off the coast of Motril and taken to the town’s port by Salvamento Maritimo (Spanish sea search and rescue services).

PURIFICACION SANCHEZ is being called the ‘Hillary Clinton’ of Cantoria. She took over as the PSOE mayoral candidate when her husband stood down after allegedly being found with cocaine outside a local clip-joint.

RUBBISH collectors in Valencia last weekend were surprised to find an empty coffin propped up against one of the city’s refuse containers. It is thought that the coffin had not been used.

Aqueduct graffiti

Repaved streets

GRAFFITI artists of the Vega Baja have transformed the brackets holding the pipes of the Tajo-Segura Aqueduct. The Hydrographic Confederation of Segura, responsible for maintenance of the water transfer, has acknowledged the “creative value” of the work.

MORE than 20 kilometres in 22 streets have been repaved during the past week in Torrox. The project had a total cost of €145,000.

Planning ahead

Gymnastic talent

SINCE the Junta’s 2010 ‘Right to die in dignity’ law, 2,134 Almeria Province residents have made living wills. A total of 210 made them in 2014, plus 58 in the first quarter of this year.

CALPE gymnast Naiara Fernández of Club Les Marines has taken sixth position in the Spanish Gymnastics Championship held in Guadalajara.

Museum night CARTAGENA has launched its ‘Night of the Museums’ programme, which starts on May 16 at 8pm until the early hours where events, concerts and exhibitions have been arranged throughout the night.

Sea showcase THE first boat show for Santa Pola attracted 15 major exhibitors and hundreds of visitors to the port area during the weekend long event.

No pets AN animal society is urging Guardamar Town Hall to allocate a pets’ beach. The PP governing team initially rejected the idea.

Cottage fire A FIRE started last Wednesday in an abandoned cottage in Calle Hurtado de Mendoza, next to the Almuñecar health centre. The house is usually occupied by homeless people. No one was hurt.

Fantasy park THE construction work on the ‘Tolkien-inspired’ park in Rincon de la Victoria has been put out to tender. The project has sparked significant interest amongst bidders, who will have to meet a minimum bid of €1.74 million.

Mayor busted FORMER mayor of the Axarquia town Alcaucin, Jose Manuel Martin Alba, is currently facing trial over several corruption allegations, which could see him sentenced to a total of 226 years in jail if found guilty.

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Summing up APPROXIMATELY half of Almeria residents fail to make their wages go round each month. Sixty per cent of their outgoings are spent on family and domestic obligations, they said.

Digging deep THE regional Ports Authority is dredging 47,000 square metres of sand from Adra harbour. This will be taken to the town’s El Censo and Guainos Bajos beaches to halt erosion.

Jazz festival critic THE president of JOVEMPA (Young Entrepreneurs Association of Marina Alta) has criticised organisers of Xabia Jazz Festival saying it does not include enough local musicians.

Monster wipes JAVEA’S Amjasa water company boss Josep Lluis Henarejos says wet wipes thrown down toilets cost utility companies in 27 European countries between €500 million and €1 billion each year in damages.

Long service

Videotrip

JOSE BERRUEZO, who heads Almanzora de Armuña Town Hall is the longest-serving mayor in Almeria Province. He was elected in the 1983 elections and has been there since.

PROVINCIAL Tourism group ‘Valencia Terra I Mar ’ has produced a ‘Videotrip’ to promote Cullera, Gandia and Oliva, shortly to appear on social networks.

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Training singers A TOTAL of 26 young singers gathered in Sant Joan to participate in the workshop Oh, Happy Weekend, aimed at talents between 12 and 22 years old in order to train them to become professional singers.

Port petition A PETITION to stop the extension of the Port of Punta Portals in Calvia has already been signed by more than 4,700 people. Residents of the area have voiced their concerns regarding environmental and social negative impact.

Faithful visitors THE Council of Capdepera with the Mallorcan Hotel Association, Firstsun, gave awards to 15 tourists who had visited the municipality more than 15 times in an event celebrated in Cala Rajada.

Leg injury A 35-YEAR-OLD man broke his leg on Sunday (May 3) after accidentally falling from the first floor of a building in Palma de Mallorca.

Boat fall man rescued A MAN remains in critical condition after suffering a work accident on board a boat in Puerto Portals (Palma). The 22-year-old was close to drowning but was rescued and taken to hospital.

Street collapse A 60-YEAR-OLD woman died last Saturday (May 2) after collapsing in a street of Portocolom. Several bystanders who happened to be doctors assisted the woman but could not save her life.

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AVE breaks records HIGH-SPEED and long distance rail operator Renfe’s AVE service broke existing records on May 1 by transporting 125,467 people across Spain in one day. The holiday weekend prompted 8,302 more passengers than usual to use the highspeed rail service to get to their favourite May Day retreats, Europa Press reported. This broke the previous record, which was set on March 27 this year, the week before Easter. Some 860,000 tickets were up for sale between Thursday and Sunday, which was an increase of 11 per cent over a normal weekend period. However, that was not enough as an extra 86,000 tickets had to be made available. The need for additional tickets was mainly due to the demand on trains linking Madrid and the Costa del Sol, and those travelling along the Mediterranean corridor.

Resigned: Juan Carlos Monedero leaves board PODEMOS’ number three says goodbye to board of directors By Maria José Fernandez SECRETARY-GENERAL of anti-austerity independent party Podemos Pablo Iglesias announced that candidate number three Juan Carlos Monedero has resigned from the party’s Board of Directors. “This situation is tremendously painful for me,” said Mr Iglesias during a press conference, and continued: “He is one of my best friends and a key figure to our political biography and to the party.” “Perhaps Juan Carlos is not made for politics, as he is an intellectual who needs to spread his wings,” said the party head. Monedero’s resignation from all his roles comes after a controversial interview given by the number-three to Cable radio in which he claimed: “Sometimes Podemos closely resembles those parties that it wants to overcome,” although he clarified: “It is still the most decent party in the Span-

JUAN CARLOS MONEDERO: Has resigned. ish political scene.” He also explained that there were ‘tensions within the party,’ hinting at differences amongst members of the board of directors. Mr Iglesias admitted that he did not share some of his friend’s opinions

Spain is a good place to bring up children SPAIN has been ranked 17 places higher than the UK in a list of countries that are the best in which to be a mother. Spain’s seventh place ranking in the Save the Children list was just above Germany and below the Netherlands. The UK came in at 24. In total 179 countries were listed in the charity’s Mothers’ Index, which looks at maternal health, education, income levels and the status of women. The index found that Spanish women generally have good education with an average of 17.3 years of formal schooling. The chances of a woman dying in pregnancy or childbirth stood at one in 15,100 and the mortality rate for under fives was 4.2 per 1,000. The charity also said that studies on women in developing regions like North Africa and Central and South

MOTHERS’ INDEX: Looked at maternal health.

Spain's ranking in the list.

America were often less likely than women in developed countries to have a bad outcome to their pregnancy.

The only non-European country in the top 10 was Australia, which was ninth. As for the best place to be a mother, that was Norway followed by Finland, Iceland, Denmark and Sweden. The USA came in at 33rd.

and claimed that Monedero’s words had a bitter tone. The now ex-member of the board of directors clarified that he will not be leaving the party and that his commitment to the party is as strong as ever.

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A MAY Day demonstration organised by trade unions CCOO and UGT in Madrid gathered thousands of people in support of workers’ rights and the end of austerity measures. Starting at the capital’s Plaza de Cibeles, it was led by trade union heads Candido Mendez and Ignacio Fernandez Toxo. Mr Toxo and Mr Mendez were accompanied by political leaders including the General Coordinator of left-wing party Izquierda Unida Cayo Lara, PSOE socialist representatives in Madrid Antonio Carmona and Angel Gabilondo and the Socialist councillor Pedro Zerolo. CCOO and UGT representatives explained that the main goals of the demonstration were to support democracy, public freedom and the right to hold demonstrations, and to denounce the financial and social deterioration experienced by citizens as well as the negative impact of austerity policies and their devastating effects on quality of life.

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EUROPEAN PRESS SCANDINAVIAN PRESS

Oslo Global Summit NORWAY: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon is expected to attend the education for development summit on July 6/7 along with heads and ministers from 40 countries.

Pill ban SWEDEN : From November, Swedish supermarkets are to ban the sale of Paracetamol tablets after a significant increase in the number of accidental overdoses since 2009.

An upgrade NORWAY: The Norwegian government is planning to invest more than $1 billion (€895 million) to procure new armoured vehicles and upgrade its current fleet.

Positive state SWEDEN: Following a survey of all 28 EU member states, seven of the top 10 regions in Europe for low long term unemployment were in Sweden.

Mama Mia! SWEDEN: Is set to open its first Abba restaurant - the Greek themed restaurant will be located in Stockholm and is planned to open next January.

Off the rails DENMARK : Has Europe’s safest railways according to a comparison of European railway systems and comes third behind Switzerland and Sweden for best railway system.

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Less pollution please! DIESEL vehicle emissions produce nitrogen dioxide. THE UK’s highest court has ruled that the Government must take immediate action to reduce nitrogen dioxide pollution - mainly produced by emissions from diesel vehicles.

What a find TWO brothers discovered a World War One medal in a Manchester sewer while carrying out maintenance work and are looking to reunite it with the man’s family.

Edinburgh Airport A FIVE-month trial will commence from June 25 trialling a new flight path for aircraft departing from Edinburgh which would enable aircraft to take off at one minute intervals. Airport bosses have reassured locals about noise, saying the path crosses few populated areas.

What’s up Doc A LMOST one in 10 GP posts in the UK are empty with patients struggling to get appointments and one in six surgeries take over a year to recruit new doctors.

BRITISH PRESS

Broadchurch success FOLLOWING the success of the TV series Broadchurch, a walking route has been launched off the Jurassic coast in Dorset where the series was based.

TV SHOW: David Tennant heads up the cast.

AN East London council is set to be the first local authority in the UK to use DNA testing to identify irresponsible dog owners who fail to clean up.

Sports award

Jail escape

Phew - at last

BELFAST will host the 2015 Sports Personality of the Year award on Sunday December 20 at the Odyssey Arena, the first time Northern Ireland has held the event.

Calorific wine MOST drinkers are unwittingly consuming more calories than they realise according to a public health expert, with a large glass of white wine containing 185 calories.

THE Netherlands has been ranked eighth in the 2014 Global Competitiveness Index published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). High scores in health, education, training, infrastructure and business sophistication helped achieve this top ranking.

Pricey city

Fruit and veg

DENMARK: According to data from The Economist magazine, Copenhagen is among the world’s 10 priciest cities, ranking at number eight. A loaf of bread costs on average €1.64 and a supermarket can of beer €1.51.

JUST one-quarter of the Dutch population eat the recommended servings of fruit, vegetables and fish, report the Dutch Health Council. Educated people are more likely to meet the targets than their non-educated compatriots, and this gap is widening.

A 43-YEAR-OLD murderer escaped from the JVA Rheinbach jail in North Rhine-Westphalia by smuggling himself out in the trailer of a tractor. Police said he was highly dangerous.

Rise in attacks THERE has been a disturbing rise in antirefugee attacks. The police said they had yet to apprehend anyone for a recent arson attack on a hostel in Troglitz.

Crash victims

BAN could be lifted on using blood from homosexual men.

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Government assists spying THE German government has been accused of lying to the Bundestag after it emerged that Angela Merkel’s office knew German spies were assisting economic espionage for the Americans.

Hoping to expand blood donations DUTCH Health Minister Edith Schippers favours lifting the ban on blood donations from homosexual men, following research from Maastricht University showing this group no longer need be excluded in the interests of blood safety.

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DUTCH PRESS Close libraries ENTREPRENEUR Annemarie van Gaal says public libraries across The Netherlands should be closed as they cost over €600m annually, and book-lending has become a marginalised activity due to the wealth of information to be found online.

House prices rise HOME prices continue to rise, according to figures from Statistic Netherlands. Prices of owner-occupied properties are 2.4 per cent higher in February 2015, than in February 2014.

No more Porsches TWO years after the unit was abolished in 2013, Dutch national traffic police are back on the roads but not in high performance cars as before.

No charge BOOKS: No longer as popular.

A DUTCH appeals court has ruled that three former UN commanders will not be prosecuted for the deaths of three Muslim men murdered after leaving a UN compound.

RELATIVES were joined by political and religious leaders to commemorate the 150 victims of the Germanwings plane crash. The service in Cologne was attended by Angela Merkel and Joachim Gauck.

Bund rise GERMAN government bonds should produce their largest rise since December 2013 following a weak bond auction. The 10-year German Bund climbed 12 points to yield up to 0.289 per cent.

More people STATISTICS office Destatis has stated that the German population will rise over the next five years.

Man saved A BARRIER has saved the life of a drunk man in Nuremberg. When he fell onto the track, the subway train stopped automatically.

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Rocket is lost PROGRESS M-27M is a supplies spacecraft.

UNMANNED: The spacecraft is expected to fall to earth. AN UNMANNED Soyuz rocket carrying the Progress M-27M supplies spacecraft is feared lost and expected to fall to earth. All attempts to contact the rocket have failed.

Banner blunder A BLUNDER on a WWII 70th Anniversary banner in Ivanteyevka has prompted a local politician to apologise to the town: Luftwaffe pilots were depicted next to the slogan: ‘They fought for the Motherland.’

IT in St Petersburg ST PETERSBURG has hosted the ‘Modern IT Solutions for Media Companies,’ where IT publishers and specialists met in a workshop environment.

Sputnik site

Moscow smokers A NETWORK of cafes for the use of smokers in Moscow is planned to be available by the summer. The premises are no different to ordinary cafes – just smokier! prices in Russia by 5 - 20 per cent as an incentive to stimulate sales.

Remains found

RUSSIAN Railways have reported an 8.6 per cent increase in profits for the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same period last year.

JAPANESE car manufacturer Toyota has reduced

Sommelier school ENTREPRENEUR Cyril Burlutskiy has opened a school for sommeliers in St Petersburg with a turnover of 24 million Rubles. It began as a special interest club.

RUSSIAN Energy Minister Alexander Novak has confirmed that the contract with Ukraine for the transit of Russian gas due to expire in 2019 will not be extended.

Chernobyl fire

Toyota discount

A SPECIAL version of the Kia Picanto hatchback with increased road clearance is tipped for release mid-May on the Russian market. It is designed specifically for Russian roads.

Gas contract

SPUTNIK.DETI is a new search engine for children, created by Sputnik.ru. The site offers more than 5,000 of the best and most interesting sites for young Internet users and includes puzzles, games books and songs.

REMAINS suspected to be those of Soviet troops who fell while fighting in China in WWII have been discovered in Xinjua.

Road clearance

A FIRE near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant has caused 400 hectares of forest to be burned.

Rail profits

SPECIAL INTEREST: Sommeliers.

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Your comprehensive 12-page guide to health and beauty services on the Costa del Sol starts here..

Respect has been lost for aspirin WITH more and more people regularly taking aspirin, the Spanish Health Ministry is calling for people to consult their doctor before selfmedicating to avoid potential issues as it can create health problems for

those with underlying conditions or who abuse their consumption. The Ministry of Health has warned of cardiovascular risk involved in taking high doses of aspirin after the European revision

made on the cardiovascular risk of these drugs. However, experts point out that it is a safe drug and the problem lies with its indiscriminate use. Head of Internal Medicine at the

Top tips to boost concentration THERE are some simple ways to stay alert at work By Gemma Quinn DO you struggle to concentrate? Lose your train of thought easily and struggle with a mid-afternoon slump? Here are some top tips to boost your concentration: Massage Massaging reflex points can boost memory and dissolve tension. Apply pressure to the point between your eyebrows where the bridge of your nose meets your forehead for three to four minutes to help boost memory and concentration and relieve stress. Pumpkin seeds Can prove beneficial for enhancing thinking skills as they are full of zinc. Fish for breakfast

APPLY PRESSURE Massaging reflex points can boost memory and dissolve tension.

Swap cereals for kippers and wholemeal toast and their slow release sugars will help you to stay focused all day as oily fish deliver a powerful boost

of omega-3 fatty acids. Other good options include salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines or pilchards. Turn to Page 62

Chiron Malaga, Miguel Marcos, said the main problem with the drug is that people have lost their respect for it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been abused to the point that today there is no house without

a box of paracetamol or aspirin,â&#x20AC;? he pointed out. Marcos recognised that much of the population self-medicates with because the drug takes away the pain or fever quickly and effectively.

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My last chemo treatment

THE great thing is that each day I feel better and I revel in the knowledge that I won’t have to go back for more chemo treatments. It’s a waiting game now... Erica Russell Watson: My journey – and I’m driving

WELL, as per usual I have been wading my way through the aftermath of the last chemo treatment. This consists of a white tongue that feels like you have been licking astroturf, an almost unquenchable thirst, achy muscles, a watery eye and a few numb toes and fingertips, and toenails that are threatening to come off! The great thing is that each day I feel better and revel in the knowledge that I won’t have to go back for more chemo treatments. It is a waiting game now.

I had yet another blood test to check my tumour markers and am awaiting the results of that. I am also waiting for the hospital to call me in for my CAT scan and hope that the results will be ready in time for my next oncology appointment in May. Also pending is the call up for my first radiotherapy treatment. There isn’t much I can do apart from stay out of the sun and slather hugely expensive cream on the area to be treated. Although I have to spend this summer in the shade I still intend to swim in the early evening so have been looking at mastectomy swimwear. As some of you will know the bikinis and costumes are extremely expensive. I decided to buy a normal swimming costume with a good amount of support and have a pocket inserted into it to accom-

modate my prosthesis. The prosthesis is an aqua and lighter version of my daily one

Although I have to spend this summer in the shade I still intend to swim in the early evening so have been looking at mastectomy swimwear. As some of you will know the bikinis and costumes are extremely expensive. and worth the money because it will allow me freer and easier

movement in the water. As I write this, I can hear the sound of the goats and their bells as they descend down the hill and munch their way through practically anything in their path. I have to say I love it. I live near the sea but have campo behind my house so have the best of both worlds. I particularly like the smell of all the herbs as their scent is stirred up by the goats as they trample around. They do, however, erode a fair amount of countryside away but the campo wouldn’t be the same without them or the lofty cries of their master corralling them with great skill. If all else fails he gets out his trusty sling and bounces a stone with inch-perfect precision in front of the straying beast and the goats are back in line instantly. Tomorrow is a holiday so I

shall see what I will do with the children. It is also the funeral of their Grandpa in England, which they decided they preferred not to go to because they thought it would be too upsetting. It is getting harder to corral my own little herd. I hope I don’t have to resort to goat-herding tactics! They want to spend more time with their friends and we are in a period of adjustment which seems to have happened overnight and is a little difficult to control. I now remember friends telling me to enjoy them while they are little; the challenges don’t go away, they just change. How right they were! “Deep breathers,” as my son used to say when he was little. Inhale I shall! Tomorrow is another day.

The A-Z of Knee Pain THE KNEE is the largest joint in the body and one of the most complex, making it a very vulnerable joint! It is made up of four bones, more than 20 muscles each with a tendon, four major ligaments as well as many little ones, and at least three layers of cartilage. Arthroscopy An operation to ‘clean’ inside the knee joint. Results of a 10-year study report that arthro-scopic surgery is one of the most unnecessary operations perfor-med today, as the results are no better than placebo surgery!! Sadly, despite this monumental finding, thousands undergo this operation each year. Bakers Cyst Swelling at the back of the knee, which is a distress signal from the knee, and can make walking uncomfortable as it compromises the knee joint function. Chilli Researchers in Nashville, US, say that rubbing a cream containing capsaicin is ‘signifi-cantly effective’ for osteoarthritis of the knee as the heat distracts the nerves from the pain. Diet Visceral fat (the fat around the tummy) has been shown to be very toxic to all joints but the knee is particularly vulnerable. More weight also puts more load on weightbearing joints like the knee. Extension Getting the knee straight is of critical importance and is often the first movement to go. This is what causes the limp. A bent knee can then cause hip and back problems as the whole lower body is out of alignment. Many leg length discrepancies are misdiagnosed and are really lack of knee extension. Special knee extension equipment from America reduces the pain and makes this an achievable outcome! Feet Your knee is the biggest shock absorber for every step you take, so if there is too much shock or twist from the feet, the knee is going to take the strain. Correct support at the feet can relieve the strain on the joint, reduce pain and prevent the situation getting worse. Glucosamine This helps lubricate the joints, making movement less painful

diagnosis, treatment is a waste of time as you are not treating the true cause of the problem.

By Estelle Mitchell www.thebodyworksclinic.com and for maximum effect it is best taken with Chondroitin. Hips Pain from the hips is often referred to the knee. Make sure both are checked before starting treatment! Ice Numbs the pain and reduces swelling. Wrap an ice pack or frozen peas in a damp cloth to prevent ice burns, and apply for 10 minutes. Joint Replacement When the joint has become so damaged, it is replaced with a titanium joint. They are often refused if you are ‘too young’ as they have a lifespan of five to 10 years depending on activity levels. Consider this a last resort! Knee Movement If your knee can’t get straight, then this puts huge strain on the joint and stops the muscles working properly. If you can’t get the knee straight, it will not bend properly! Limping If not corrected, limping can cause problems in the back and hips. These problems can’t be resolved until the knee problem is fixed. Magnetic Resonance Therapy A German technology for the treatment of osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease. This treatment strengthens and rein-forces the cartilage, ligaments and tendons in the joint. It reduces inflammation and pain, allowing you to get your exercise regime going. We have over a 90 per cent success rate for knees! Nothing Unfortunately, waiting for it to ‘go away on its own’ doesn’t always work, especially as you get older. It is always best to be proactive, the sooner you act the easier, quicker and more effective treatment is.

KNEE PROBLEMS: Can stem from a variety of reasons. Orthotics Modern computerised correc-tive insoles are slim and discreet enough to fit in everyday shoes and are a major tool to prevent knee problems. Physical Therapy American research shows that exercise significantly improves movement and reduces pain in the knee. The first muscle to lose strength in any knee problem is the quadriceps, so focus on these. Exercise is not easy at first but get advice and persevere! Stretch and strengthen!

Q Angle Correction The angle formed by your thighbone and shinbone through the knee cap when viewed from the front. If you are knock-kneed or bandy-legged this angle is wrong, putting extra pressure on the knee. The right shoes and arch supports can reduce the risk of joint damage. Referred Pain Getting an accurate diagnosis is critically important! Pain in the knee can be referred from the hip or the feet and without an accurate

Supports Are not all created equal! It is important to get the right one for your knee problem and the activity you want to do. New specialised techniques using tape are most effective. Elastic supports stifle the circulation and restrict movement. Tissue Engineering Or stem cell regeneration. This is a new surgery technique which implants cartilage from elsewhere aiming to stimulate cartilage regrowth but has had mixed results to date. Ultrasound Used by physiotherapists, this therapy uses soundwaves to reach deep tissues and increase blood flow, relax muscles and aid healing. Viscosupplementation Injections of hyaluronate into the joint to lubricate it but not cure it. The injection can be painful and only offers short-term pain relief. Water Exercising in your swimming pool takes the weight off your knees. Over and over again research shows that exercise can reduce knee pain, and is an important MUST! X-rays And other investigations can give you a clearer idea of how advanced the problem is. Always make sure you get the right investigation for your problem, this should follow a detailed clinical assessment. Yucca Possible anti-inflammatory as well as a steroid effect on pain and potentially beneficial effects on bone density. Zinc Helps trigger the growth of new cells to replace damaged tissue.

To understand your knee pain and the non surgical solutions available, come to visit the knee specialist, Estelle Mitchell. For this or any other joint problems, please contact The Bodyworks Clinic on 952 883 151 or visit www.TheBodyworksClinic.com.

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Kittens and puppies If you’re struggling to concentrate at work, you may have to run this one past your boss first, but a study by Japanese researchers found university students performed tasks with greater time and care after viewing pictures of cute kittens and puppies so maybe taking your pet into work can help your performance. Yoga at lunchtime Aerobic exercise is good for your health but a lunchtime yoga class will help you stay sharp as you are better able to focus and process information quickly.

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Children’s drug recalled A BATCH of ibuprofen for children has been removed from the shelves. The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) has ordered the recall of all units of a batch of ibuprofen Kern Pharma 40 mg/ml. As reported by the company in a statement, consumption of the affected lot does not pose risks to the health of patients and the

withdrawal is due to something that is ‘out of spec’, which was detected in routine checks on sampling the market. The company detected yeast in the medicine above the usual limit, but said that it is not pathogenic or harmful for human consumption. Pharmacies have been alerted and asked to remove the batch. Customers with any concerns can call 902 502 500 where questions will be answered. IBUPROFEN: An affected lot has been withdrawn.

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How straight is your knee? AGAIN AND AGAIN you’ve heard me stress the vital importance of a proper clinical assessment when you have knee pain By Estelle Mitchell ONE of the KEY factors in a knee pain assessment (because we have to check it is a knee problem and not a hip or foot or lower back problem – they all cause knee pain too!) is examining knee extension – basically how straight you can get your knee. This is for two key reasons: 1. This is a key indicator in a developing joint problem. 2. Being unable to straighten your knee affects how the joint works, making any other problem much, much worse. If you can’t straighten your knee you change: 1. Pressure on the remaining cartilage – wearing it away in certain spots. 2. How your quadriceps (thigh) muscles control the knee. 3. The ligaments – some stretch, some don’t. 4. Hamstring length – they get shortened which starts to cause lower back pain.

Is one more bent than the other? The back of your knees should feel smooth and flat from your calf to thigh. What to do? Getting that knee straight is essential! There are a series of knee straightening exercises on our blog www.TheBodyworksClinic.com/ blog which will help if you do them daily. At the clinic I have also imported a specialised tool from the states called the Elite Seat ®. Developed by Dr Shelbourne, an American knee surgeon, and the world expert in this area the Elite Seat ® is designed to improve knee extension by gently stretching and straightening the knee. The introduction of this one piece of equipment has dramatically increased my success rates.

PAIN ASSESSMENT: One of the key factors is examining knee extension - basically how straight can you get your knee. This is a key indicator in developing joint problems. Being unable to straighten your knee affects how the joint works, making any other problem much, much worse.

5. The pressure in your foot and ankle making them more prone to injury. Can you straighten your knee?

Sit down so that you can put your feet up, sitting on a sofa with just your heels supported on a coffee table is ideal. Now, with your

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If you are suffering from any knee issues, please call The Bodyworks Clinic on 952 883 151 or visit our website www.TheBodyworksClinic.com

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Bike-riding reduces risk of heart attack SPECIALISTS at Quirón Hospitals state that riding a bicycle improves the immune system and prevents back and joint pain RIDING a bicycle reduces the risk of suffering a heart attack, according to specialists at Quirón Hospitals. The use of a bicycle has several important health benefits, says Doctor Ernesto de Casas, a specialist in traumatology and orthopaedic surgery at the Hospital Quirón Torrevieja and Murcia: “It is one of the most complete activities that helps to prevent back pain, protect the joints and improve the circulatory and immunological system, as well as maintain good mental health.” According to a survey by the Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios (OCU, Spanish acronym for the Organisation for Consumers and Users), the number of people using a bicycle more than once a week has grown in the past four years, to 47 per cent. In addition, the number of people riding a bicycle to work has doubled, going

from 6.8 per cent to 11.9 per cent, according to the latest Barómetro de la Bicicleta (Bicycle Barometer) issued by the Dirección General de Tráfico (General Traffic Department). Cycling is an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise, with a very low risk of injury. Doctor Ramón Fernández, specialist in rehabilitation medicine at Hospital Quirón Torrevieja, states: “In physical medicine and rehabilitation, it has been proven that cardiovascular exercise on a bicycle lowers the risk of heart attack, since it promotes an improved resistance to insulin, lowers blood pressure, increases the contractile capacity of the thorax and promotes a significant improvement in the balance of lipids in the body, lowering bad (LDL, Lipoprotein A) and raising good cholesterol (HDL).” When riding a bicycle, we exercise the upper and lower

parts of the body, performing a very complete workout, which is particularly indicated for people with weight problems or cardiovascular diseases. Below, we explain some of the benefits of switching to two wheels: More pedalling, fewer heart attacks Riding a bicycle lowers the risk of heart attack by 50 per cent: cycling raises your heart rate and lowers your blood pressure, so the heart saves resources. In addition, it lowers bad cholesterol, while increasing the amount of good cholesterol, which protects our blood vessels. Therefore, blood vessel flexibility improves, plaque accumulation becomes less frequent, and the risk of artery calcification is lowered. Turn to Page 66

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Simple and quick ways to de-stress IN our increasingly busy world, stress is becoming more and more common STRESS is becoming a more common occurrence in most people’s lives as they get busier and busier in the modern world. But experts say there are some quick and simple ways to help you de-stress and be left feeling calmer: • Wash your hands in warm water Putting hands (or any part of your body) in warm water engages the calming part of the nervous system, which is why most people find having a bath a relaxing experience. But if you haven’t got time to soak away the stress, a quick, warm hand wash can have the same effect. • Hum a tune Humming is often associated with being easy-going and laid-back and studies suggest the combination of vocalisation and vibration can have a positive effect on blood pressure, which is raised when stressed. • Chew on celery

• Eat a salad When stressed many people find them-

selves eating junk food but eating salad is a better option. It can help as lettuce has long been attributed with mild sedative qualities and was known as ‘sleepwort’ by the Anglo-Saxons. If you add in healthy fat and protein sources (fish, goat’s cheese, nuts) and chew thoroughly, the dish is more likely to be a soothing experience, rather than a quick fuel-up.

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A good posture prevents back pain Depending on the type of bicycle we use, we must choose the recommended posture. The bicycle seat is our weight-bearing point so, depending on what height we adjust the seat to, we will not only be more comfortable, but benefit our back as well. In general, we recommend adjusting the seat so the body is leaning forward, so that the back muscles are engaged and the core stabilised. Cycling strengthens the lumbar region and prevents the appearance of herniated discs.

SOOTHING: Putting hands in warm water has a calming effect. Studies were done on chewing gum, but it can confuse the digestive system to expect food that doesn’t arrive, so celery is better. Not only does the chewing action engage the calming side of the nervous system, but celery contains a calming chemical called apigenin.

Chewing helps to reduce cortisol levels.

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Exercised and protected joints Some cardio exercises, such as running, overload the joints, especially the knees. On a bicycle, however, 70-80 per cent of the body’s weight is supported by the seat. This way, the joints exercise, but they are protected from harsh impacts and overloading.

When the joints work under low pressure, energy and nutrition can be spread to the cartilage more easily. These long-term benefits prevent arthrosis. A stronger immune system Cycling favours the mobilisation of phagocytes, the cells that devour bacteria in our body. This mobilisation also aids the destruction of bacteria and cancer cells, which makes it a good therapeutic complement for cancer and AIDS patients. A small effort with a large reward It’s not necessary to invest too much time to feel the results of cycling on your body. With only 10 minutes of cycling a day, you can feel the results at a muscular level, in your blood flow and in your joints. With 30 minutes, you can feel heart benefits, and 50 minutes stimulate the fatty acid metabolism. A healthier mind When cycling, the brain’s oxygenation improves and it produces more endorphins the happiness hormones which are produced in greater amount during exercise. In addition, it has been proven that people who ride bicycles suffer less from depression and other psychological conditions.

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Getting gout is no joke! THERE are more than two million gout sufferers in the UK alone and that number is set to rise with the growing obesity epidemic facing the nation. The number of sufferers in Spain is also expected to rise as the population gets fatter. The launch of Gout Awareness Day in Britain by leading health expert Dr Michael Spira and gout suf-

I was overtaken by an elderly lady who gave me a very condescending stare! ferer Nick Wrathall on May 21 will not only highlight the problem but inform and help people suffering from this excruciatingly painful condition. And people in Spain will be able to join in the event thanks to the internet. The launch, which coincides with the US Gout Awareness Day, will involve

EXCRUCIATING: An accute attack of gout is set off by uric acid crystals forming in the joint. a webinar. Gout is a type of arthritis that affects around 2 per cent of the population and is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis in the

elderly. An acute attack of gout is caused by uric acid accumulating in the blood and passing into a joint and forming uric acid crystal deposits. Health professionals

believe we are now in the midst of the third great gout epidemic of the Western World - the first two being during the times of the Roman and the British Empire -

and this has been put down primarily to an increase in obesity. The event will also mark the official launch of a book by Dr Spira and Nick

Wrathall called Goutbusters – How to fight gout and win. Nick was inspired to publish the book after being successfully treated for gout by diet and obesity expert Dr Spira. He was in his late 30s when he woke up one morning and was horrified to discover his right leg, below the knee, was red and swollen to twice its normal size and every movement agonisingly painful. “The worst part for me was the pain was so intense and I was limping so slowly on my way to the surgery that I was overtaken by an elderly lady who gave me a very condescending stare!” said Nick. A simple test confirmed that he was suffering from gout and put on medication. Dr Spira has established a reputation as a leading diet and nutrition expert in the UK and has written five books on weight loss. He concedes that there was a time when he was struggling with weight issues and could not find the right book to help him so decided to write one himself. He says Goutbusters is timely and will help promote awareness: “Gout is one of those conditions that people tend to believe only happens to a small section of society who have a Henry VIII lifestyle, but that simply isn’t the case. It can happen to any one of us although there are health and genetic links that can be associated with gout,” the doctor said. To join the informative webinar please note the following contact details: Thursday May 21, 2015 8pm - 10pm (GMT Standard Time). Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting. com/join/627710277 http://gouteducation.org/

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For healthy shopping, eat an apple before you go EATING an apple before going to the supermarket is believed to encourage shoppers to buy more healthy foods and avoid the chocolate aisle. US researchers discovered people can be primed to buy healthy food if they eat a healthy snack before going to the shops and said supermarkets should offer samples to shoppers to encourage them to make healthy choices. The team carried out three

studies to find out if healthy snacks cause shoppers to make better food choices in the shop. In the first study, 120 shoppers were randomly given either a bit of apple, a piece of cookie or nothing at all when they arrived at the supermarket. Tracking their purchases they found those who were given some apple bought 28 per cent more fruits and vegetables than those given the cookie.

The second and third study involved the participants shopping virtually being shown pairs of food, one healthy and one less so, and asked which they would choose. As before, those who ate the apple before choosing, were more likely to opt for the healthy item. FRUITY SNACK: Eating an apple encouraged shoppers to make healthier choices.

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Unemployment may be down but Spanish families are still suffering By Staff Reporter RECENT figures show that half a million jobs have been created in the last year. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said: “They are good figures, we should celebrate.” However, many Spaniards feel there is little to celebrate. Many live from

Monthly mortgage is a bill too far. month to month with few funds in reserve. Elsa Carmona, a 39-year-old mother-of-two, explained: “We survive

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MINI BOOM: Strong sterling rate and lots to choose from.

British buyers back on the hunt in Spain THE combination of a strong sterling rate, as well as a feelgood factor, has resulted in a 50 per cent rise in investors looking to buy in Spain. This combined with more than 650,000 properties on the market in Spain and favourable mortgage packages has generated a ‘mini property boom’. Legal fees, when purchasing property in Spain, can mean that homebuyers must budget for an extra 15 per

from money my father gives us from his pension. My husband has a gardening job for nine hours a week but that is not enough to cover our mortgage, which is €800 per month.” Elsa has many part-time jobs but not regular hours. They are two years behind on their mortgage and

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cent on top of the properties’ value. These costs can be considerable, but with banks offering cashback to buyers of up to 13 per cent of the properties’ value, the attraction of buying in Spain is obvious. One Spanish lender, Banco Popular, offers a financial package that requires no deposit. When combined with the cashback offer this means that a mortgage of up to 113 per cent is possible.

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Fast growth SPANISH PM Mariano Rajoy has forecast that Spain will grow 2.9 per cent this year, which would make it the fastest-growing economy among major euro-area nations, including Germany.

Saudi deals SULTAN bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, and Jaime Garcia-Legaz Ponce, Spain’s Secretary of State for Trade, met on Sunday to discuss ways of increasing trade between their two countries.

Euro surges THE euro surged higher against the dollar after some encouraging economic data in the eurozone, including a welcome rise in prices and stronger-than-expected growth in Spain. The euro climbed to US$1.1224 from around US$1.1128 last week.

Profit jump for Santander SANTANDER, the Eurozone’s biggest bank, has declared a 32 per cent net profit for the first quarter of 2015. It said that the strong economic recovery in its home market had boosted revenue as well as improved earnings in Britain and Brazil. Santander reported a net profit of €1.72 billion, which was up €1.3 billion from last year.

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This rise was attributed to an increase in private investment, higher business investment and the reduction of provisions for bad loans. The bank, which is one of the world’s most foremost finance groups, reported profits of 14 per cent in Britain. Santander said it was cautious yet optimistic regarding further growth.

have not been able to pay utility bills. A food bank helps feed the children and relatives have offered assistance to pay for her eldest son to go to university. The Spanish have a long tradition of keeping up appearances and this is one reason why many are too proud to ask for help.

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Green shoots IN a landmark turning point, figures show Spain’s economy is growing at its fastest pace since before the global economic crisis in 2007. Spanish GDP figures have boosted hopes that the Eurozone is bouncing back, despite the ongoing tumult in Greece. Spain, which received a €100 billion bailout for its wobbling banking sector in 2012, recorded a 0.9 per cent increase in GDP in the first quarter of this year. The news highlights the growing rift between the fortunes of Greece and the other bailed-out Eurozone countries.

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Volatility continues in currency markets Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

IT has been an extremely bumpy ride across the currency markets and we can expect more volatility for GBP/EUR in the months ahead. Firstly, if we look at the current euro depreciation, we can put the live rate nearing 1.40 into context. The European Central Bank’s (ECB) massive Quantitative Easing (QE) programme is now in full flow to the tune of €60 billion per month. The ongoing effect of the programme is still unclear but it is expected to continue to erode appetite for the euro especially once other central banks such as the US and UK start to raise interest rates. The effect of this divergence should drive GBP/EUR higher and EUR/USD lower and parity and below for EUR/USD have been touted. Late 2015 for the US and 2016 for the UK look like the projected lift-off times for increasing interest rates. Despite considerable euro weakness

BUMPY RIDE: Expect more volatility for GBP/EUR in the months ahead. already fed into the markets it is likely that this will increase once we do see a clear divergence of monetary policy. Greece is also a major concern for the euro and could lead to periods of high volatility and further euro weakness. As it stands, Greece looks set to get

through its immediate debt concerns as the funds are already available and Greece will need to unlock these funds for short-term obligations. However, it is in June when the bailout expires that things could get messier. The euro is vulnerable to any perceived lack of

agreement on the continued funding of Greece, and the Greek concerns are expected to continue over the coming months. The immediate elephant in the room for the Great British pound is the approaching general election. So far the pound has managed to shrug off any election uncertainty concerns and has been largely driven by external factors. The big concern is that the messy outcome that is expected will fail to form a coherent government in a short time-frame. If we see protracted negotiations extending over many days and possibly into weeks then expect the pound to nosedive on this uncertainty. If we look at the election in 2010 it took five days for a government to be formed and in that period the pound was sold heavily across the currency markets. This election looks set to be even more uncertain and thus we should expect to see the pound come under short-term pressure. Overall, prepare for some short-term downside pressure on GBP/EUR. However, assuming a government is formed we should see the trend once again revert back to GBP/EUR upside with the next big target of 1.45 and 1.50 in mind.

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CULTURAL stereotyping originates from somewhere, it’s definitely not just plucked from thin air! For example, even though not everyone might agree with it, the Spanish are well-known for bullfighting and also for Flamenco music and dancing. And for good reason too, as these cultural traditions have survived decades and continue to live on. The British and Irish are perhaps renowned for their love of a drink. While the Swiss are famous for adhering to rules and regulations, apart from when it comes to banking that is!

But if you were to be asked what is the most popular ‘thing’ that people want to spend their money on in each country in the world, what would you say? Maybe it would be carpets in Turkey? Electronics in Japan? Beer in Germany? Or an expensive car in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or Saudi? An online cost-estimating website recently put together a map of the world listing what the most-Googled-for objects are in each country. And the results, which show what the majority of people want to spend their money on in each particular country, are very interesting, highlighting the wealth or lack thereof in various places around the world, as well as other things. Some countries appear to abide by cultural stereotypes. For example in Saudi, the vast majority of people want to know how much it is to

buy a Lamborghini sports car. In the UAE it’s a Ferrari. In France, consumers are typically interested in the price of a croissant, while in Switzerland people want to know how much a Rolex costs. In Spain, considering the current rate of unemployment and general discontent, it’s no great surprise to see that the price of food is the thing most Spaniards Google. Other results, however, were a little more surprising. People want to know how much a MIG aircraft costs in Russia. How much a prostitute costs in Brazil. How much rhinoplasty surgery costs in South Korea. Or

how much a watermelon costs in Japan. Go figure!

CULTURAL STEREOTYPING: The Spanish are wellknown for Flamenco.

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A UK newspaper reported that 91 per cent of Germans believe they were victims of Nazi tyranny LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT I CANNOT believe that a report published last week in a British newspaper didn’t cause an absolute furore of public indignation. Instead it was somehow brushed aside and, as far as I could see, never saw the light of day again. Up to now, that is! The piece was headlined. ‘Why Germans no longer believe they lost the War’. Intrigued? It gets worse. Apparently 91 per cent of Germans consider the end of the Second World War as their liberation from Nazi tyranny. They see themselves as victims. What pure, unadulterated, arrogant poppycock! In other words, the millions of German citizens, who took to the streets maniacally cheering Hitler and celebrating the fall of country after country under the jackboots of their evil armed forces, weren’t really happy at all! They must think we all came over on the last banana boat. Let’s just get this absolutely straight. The German people were solely re-

HITLER’S GERMANY: Responsible for the death of millions. sponsible for the Second World War (we won’t get into the first one). A war which killed, maimed and tortured millions of innocent human beings and resulted in the death and annihilation of millions of its own citizens. To infer that it was solely the fault of the Nazi Party, and that the German people were not to blame, is an affront to the millions of Holocaust vic-

tims and citizens of the world who died in the struggle to crush the evil spawned and voted into power by the German race. Of course, there were large numbers of its citizens who disagreed with the policies of Hitler, but the majority sat back and did nothing. If we cannot learn from the mistakes of history, we are all lost. Hopefully, we the

British have learned from our mistakes in the Middle East. Somehow I doubt it, but we are certainly not squealing that it was not our fault, and we were merely the victims of Herr Blair and his NLP. How dare Germany endeavour to rewrite history in this way! If they really want to achieve some form of forgiveness and closure, a bit of apologising wouldn’t go amiss. Own up and be thankful that their country is once again a free and thriving society. The rest of the world has all but forgiven Germany’s past misdeeds, but be assured it will never forget. Show a little backbone. Admit you were totally in the wrong and move on. It takes courage to say sorry. Are you listening, Ms Merkel? What a shame that on your recent visit to Dachau you didn’t take the opportunity to apologise on behalf of the whole German race, instead of laying the blame on ‘The Nazi Party’, thereby refuelling the delusion of the 91 per cent. Keep the faith, Love Leapy Leapylee2002@gmail.com www.leapylee.co.uk

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A’ (fortune) hunting we shall go Cassandra Nash A weekly look

Freudian slip

- and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

IT was a slip of the tongue but a luxury that politicians cannot permit themselves, not when their recorded words will always come back to bite them. But Maria Dolores de Cospedal was unfortunate to have declared: “We

MONTORO admitted to reporters soon after the Rato scandal broke that he failed to understand how someone as prominent as the exeverything could have behaved as he did. Spain’s Finance Minister was being ingenuous at best and disingenuous at worst. Rato behaved as he did because in the good old days no-one would have noticed what he was up to. And if anyone had noticed, it would have been hushed up and the scandal kept within a closed circle. It was bad luck from Rato’s point of view that because of the economic crisis, Montoro himself has been looking around for cash in the same way that someone who is hard-up scrabbles amongst the sofa cushions to find a euro or two. And when Rato’s hoard was located, it was too conspicuous to be overlooked or forgiven.

In transit MANY who did not live through the Transition to democracy - particularly those who lis-

selves what would have been the alternative to burying the past in the mid-seventies. Reopened wounds, renewed bitterness and escalating conflict instead of one failed coup d’état a few years after the dictator’s death.

have worked hard to pillage our country.” She presumably intended to say: “We have worked hard to save our country,” but too many people must have felt that for the first time ever they entirely agreed with her.

Double standards SUSANA DIAZ, President-elect of the Andalucia region, pulled off a PSOE victory but not an overall majority. While she has been trying to woo Podemos or Ciudadanos to facilitate her investiture, how many recall the PP government’s abortive attempt to introduce a law giving automatic victory to the most-voted party? The PP has certainly consigned it to the litter bin now that it doesn’t suit Mariano Rajoy’s own supporters. Futile to speculate whether it would have been resuscitated were their Andalucia candidate Juan Manuel Moreno now in Diaz’s position instead.

UNFORTUNATE: Maria Dolores de Cospedal’s slip of the tongue came back to bite her.

ten to Podemos and the more radical Catalan nationalists - regard it as a failure. Too few were called to account, they claim, and insufficient reparation made for Franco’s victims and the destruction wrought by his regime. That period was both an epilogue and prologue at a time when the apparently impossible happened: the past was not forgotten but neither was it dwelt upon. The Transition-deniers should ask them-

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Mr Ambassador, please heal my cat’s paw & help me with my dominatrix! Nora Johnson

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CAN you recommend a Scottish chef in Brussels who can make haggis? Can you heal my cat’s infected paw? Can you find me cheap flights to New Zealand? These are just some of the 365,000 calls made last year to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s British consular services, 38 per cent of which “aren’t related to consular support at all.” Some of the daftest calls received included a British woman asking the consulate in Albania how to discover if her son’s fiancée was already married; someone asking for help with setting up ‘British-style’ hanging baskets at a trade show because the professional gardener he’d hired had ‘stage fright’, and the lady asking about treatment for her sick moggy. A traveller asked staff in Mexico to

DAFT REQUEST: Don’t be asking for Phil Collins’s phone number!

British consular staff offer invaluable help to travellers abroad who encounter serious issues. But that doesn’t stop people from contacting them about weather forecasts, booking tickets and what clothes to take on holiday. nip along to the airport to see if he’d left his mobile on a plane; a woman in Italy wanted to know how to synchronise her TV antenna to receive English channels and an event co-ordinator in Brussels asked for the name of a Scottish chef to make haggis for a Burns Night event. Australia, too, has asked travellers not to make inane requests at the country’s embassies overseas, labelling them ‘serial pests’. In 2013, staff provided assistance to nearly 15,000 Australians abroad, including a man who asked officials for a loan to pay for a prostitute in Thailand and another who wanted help removing a polecat from a roof. British consular staff offer invalu-

able help to travellers abroad who encounter serious issues as the victims or perpetrators of crime. But that doesn’t seem to stop people from contacting them about weather forecasts, booking tickets and what clothes to take on holiday. And other daft requests. Like asking for Phil Collins’s phone number (Spain), selling a house (Sofia), how to get rid of ants (Florida) or how to build a chicken coop (Greece). One man in Spain even asked if staff could contact a dominatrix who had left him stranded at an airport. (Bet that caused a bit of an, err, backlash.) Just think. Greece could by now be the world’s leading exporter of chicken coops and single-handedly have saved itself from the Eurozone crisis, neverending bailouts and Grimbo (Greece...limbo. Geddit? Do keep up!) had it not been for whoever was manning the phones that day at the British Consulate... Nora Johnson’s thrillers Landscape of Lies, Retribution, Soul Stealer, The De Clerambault Code (www.norajohnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca.

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Main Event World Rugby Rugby Union Rugby Union World Rugby Premier League Legends Barclays Premier League World FL72: Play-Off SemiFinal Hlts Indian Premier League FL72 - Play-Off Semi-Final The Fantasy Football Club Tight Lines Barclays Premier League Preview FL72: Play-Off SemiFinal Hlts The Fantasy Football Club FL72: Play-Off SemiFinal Hlts The Fantasy Football Club

6:00am Super League Highlights Hull KR take on Wakefield Wildcats at the KC Lightstream Stadium in Super League. 7:00am Cricket's Greatest 7:30am The Big Bash Cricket Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers meet at the Etihad Stadium in the Big Bash League. 11:00am Cricket's Greatest 11:30am Cricket 8:00pm Sporting Greats 8:30pm Rugby League 11:15pm Cricket Ireland welcome England to Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin for this One Day International clash. 12:15am Indian Premier League 4:45am Cricket 5:45am Tight Lines

E W N 7 - 13 May 2015 / Costa del Sol

7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Paul Hollywood's Bread 1:00pm BBC News 1:05pm Weather 1:10pm Football Focus 1:50pm Saturday Sportsday 2:00pm Athletics 4:00pm Final Score 6:10pm F1: Grand Prix Qualifying 7:20pm BBC News 7:35pm Regional News 7:40pm Weather 7:45pm Pointless 8:35pm Atlantis 9:20pm The National Lottery Live 9:30pm VE Day 70: A Concert to Remember 11:25pm BBC News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Match of the Day 1:10am D.O.A. 2:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:50am BBC News

7:10am The Story of G.I. Joe 9:00am How We Won the War 9:30am How We Won the War 10:00am Britain's Flying Past 11:00am Wellington Bomber 12:00pm Churchill: The Nation's Farewell 1:00pm Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial 2:00pm Bargain Hunt 2:30pm Escape to the Country 3:15pm Talking Pictures 3:50pm Vertigo 5:55pm Flog It! 6:25pm Newsnight Special 6:55pm Gardeners World 7:25pm Dad's Army 8:00pm BBC Young Dancer 2015 Final 10:00pm Some People Telling Jokes 10:15pm Salmon Fishing in the Yemen 11:55pm QI XL 12:40am The Way 2:45am This is BBC Two

9:25am ITV News 9:30am Weekend 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 12:25pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 2:40pm Doc Martin 3:45pm Who's Doing the Dishes? 4:45pm Cats and Dogs 6:30pm Local News and Weather 6:45pm ITV News and Weather 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm Ninja Warriors UK 9:00pm Britain's Got Talent 10:15pm Play to the Whistle 11:00pm ITV News and Weather 11:15pm American Gangster 2:00am Jackpot 247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA

7:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:35am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:00pm Britain's Got Talent 1:20pm Britain's Got More Talent 2:25pm Catchphrase 3:05pm Mr Bean's Holiday 4:05pm FYI Daily 4:10pm Mr Bean's Holiday 4:55pm Mr. Bean 5:25pm Mr. Bean 5:55pm The Smurfs 6:55pm FYI Daily 7:00pm The Smurfs 8:00pm Evan Almighty 9:00pm FYI Daily 9:05pm Evan Almighty 10:00pm Britain's Got More Talent 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Britain's Got Talent 12:55am Britain's Got More Talent 1:55am Hell's Kitchen 2:40am Crazy Beaches 3:05am Crazy Beaches 3:30am Life's Funniest Moments 3:50am Teleshopping

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8:00pm 9:05pm 10:05pm 10:35pm 11:35pm 11:56pm 12:17am 12:38am 12:59am 1:20am 1:45am

Top Gear Don't Tell the Bride Live at the Apollo Happy Valley Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Murder in Successville 2:15am Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment 2:45am Live at the Apollo 3:15am Don't Tell the Bride

8:00pm Survivors: Nature's Indestructible Creatures 9:00pm Wild China 10:00pm Inspector Montalbano 11:45pm Country at the BBC 1:15am BBC Electric Proms 2:20am Wild China 3:20am Top of the Pops 4:00am Survivors: Nature's Indestructible Creatures

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Wycliffe Countrywise Where the Heart is Where the Heart is The Darling Buds of May Carry on Screaming Hilarious laughs with the regular gang of sauce merchants, this time joined by Steptoe's Harry H. Corbett. FYI Daily Carry on Screaming The Mirror Crack'd FYI Daily The Mirror Crack'd Wycliffe Columbo Lewis Doc Martin Foyle's War Inspector Morse Wire in the Blood ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

SATURDAY TV

7:40am How I Met Your Mother 8:05am Challenge Wanaka 8:30am Mobil 1 The Grid 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 11:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 11:30am Frasier 12:00pm Frasier 12:30pm The Big Bang Theory 1:00pm The Big Bang Theory 1:30pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 2:25pm Channel 4 Racing 5:10pm Come Dine with Me 5:40pm Come Dine with Me 6:10pm Come Dine with Me 6:45pm Come Dine with Me 7:10pm The Simpsons 7:35pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm For the Love of Cars 9:00pm World's Most Extreme... 10:00pm Robin Hood 12:45am Lee Mack Live 1:50am Alan Carr: Chatty Man

9:25am Milkshake Monkey 9:30am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:45am Jelly Jamm 10:00am LazyTown 10:30am Dora and Friends 11:00am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am Chinese Food in Minutes 11:45am Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs 12:45pm Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs 1:45pm Attack on the Iron Coast 3:35pm Columbo: A Trace of Murder 5:30pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 6:30pm Britain's Horror Homes 7:25pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 8:25pm 5 News Weekend 8:30pm NCIS) 9:25pm NCIS 10:15pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:10pm Law and Order: Special Victims Unit 12:05am NCIS

7:00am The Tomorrow People 7:40am Marry Me 8:05am Rules of Engagement 8:35am Rules of Engagement 9:00am Rules of Engagement 9:30am Rules of Engagement 10:00am Rules of Engagement 10:30am Melissa and Joey 11:00am Melissa and Joey 11:30am Baby Daddy 12:00pm Baby Daddy 12:30pm The Goldbergs 1:00pm The Goldbergs 1:30pm The Goldbergs 2:00pm How I Met Your Mother 2:30pm How I Met Your Mother 3:00pm St. Trinian's 5:00pm Made in Chelsea 6:00pm Jane the Virgin 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Limitless 12:05am The Big Bang Theory 12:35am The Big Bang Theory

6:00am FL72: Play-Off SemiFinal Hlts 7:00am Football Gold 7:15am Football Gold 7:30am Barclays Premier League Preview 8:00am Football Gold 8:15am Football Gold 8:30am Barclays Premier League Review 9:00am The Fantasy Football Club 10:00am Game Changers 11:00am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm FL72 - Play-Off Semi-Final 3:30pm Pro 12 Rugby Union 5:45pm Ford Saturday Night Football 8:40pm FL72 - Play-Off Semi-Final 11:00pm Cricket: IPL Highlights 12:00am Cricket: IPL Highlights 1:00am FL72: Play-Off SemiFinal Hlts 2:00am SNF: Match Choice 3:30am SNF: Match Choice 5:00am FL72: Play-Off SemiFinal Hlts

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11:30am Mark Millar's Superhero Playlist 11:50am Resident Evil: Apocalypse 1:35pm Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 2:05pm After Earth 4:00pm Deep Blue Sea 5:55pm S.W.A.T. 8:00pm Snakes on a Plane 10:00pm Die Hard with a Vengeance

8:00am Deliver Us From Evil 10:00am Million Dollar Arm 12:15pm X-Men: Days of Future Past 2:45pm Rosewater Special 3:00pm Sex Tape 4:45pm Life Partners Two best friends have their relationship tested when one of them meets a guy. Indie comedy. 6:30pm X-Men: Days of Future Past With mutants and their human allies under threat, the XMen send Wolverine back to the 70s to change their fate. 9:00pm Sex Tape 10:45pm Deliver Us From Evil 12:50am Keeping Rosy 2:30am The Hooligan Factory 4:05am Keeping Rosy 5:45am Million Dollar Arm

7:00am Football Gold 7:15am Football Gold 7:30am Barclays Premier League Preview 8:00am Football Gold 8:15am Football Gold 8:30am Barclays Premier League Review 9:00am The Fantasy Football Club 10:00am Game Changers 11:00am Soccer A.M. 3:30pm Pro 12 Rugby Union 5:45pm Ford Saturday Night Football 8:40pm FL72 - Play-Off Semi-Final A Sky Bet League 2 play-off semi-final first leg. 11:00pm Cricket: IPL Highlights 12:00am Cricket: IPL Highlights 1:00am FL72: Play-Off SemiFinal Hlts 2:00am SNF: Match Choice 3:30am SNF: Match Choice 5:00am FL72: Play-Off SemiFinal Hlts

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Ax Men Motorsport UK Bundesliga UEFA Champions League Weekly Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars FIA Formula e Qualifying Live: Monaco Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Counting Cars Counting Cars FIA Formula E Championships Live British Superbike Championship Highlights Pawn Stars Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Shed and Buried Goldfinger FYI Daily Goldfinger Basic FYI Daily

7:40am 9:10am 10:50am 12:20pm 2:10pm 3:50pm 5:30pm 7:15pm 9:00pm 10:50pm 12:35am 2:10am 4:25am 5:55am

Scary Movie 3 Without a Paddle Hot Shots! Part Deux Last Vegas The Inbetweeners 2 The Flintstones Eight Legged Freaks Without a Paddle Last Vegas The Inbetweeners 2 Hot Shots! Part Deux Love Actually Scary Movie 3 The Flintstones

E W N 7 - 13 May 2015 / Costa del Sol

7:00am Breakfast 8:30am Match of the Day 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am VE Day 70: The Nation Remembers 2:30pm Sunday Politics 3:45pm Bargain Hunt 4:15pm Shark 5:15pm Points of View 5:30pm Songs of Praise 6:05pm F1: Grand Prix 7:30pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm British Academy Television Awards 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:30am The Mothman Prophecies 2:20am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:25am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

7:05am Homes Under the Hammer 8:00am Countryfile 9:00am Gardeners World 9:30am The Beechgrove Garden 10:00am Alex Polizzi 11:00am The Big Questions 12:00pm Athletics 2:05pm MOTD2 Extra 3:00pm Equestrian 5:00pm The Olympic Journey 5:30pm Athletics 6:30pm Flog It! 7:00pm VE Day Weekend Highlights 8:00pm Britain's Greatest Generation 9:00pm Hunters of the South Seas 10:00pm Wellington: The Iron Duke Unmasked 11:00pm Modern Times 12:00am W1A 12:30am Smart People 2:00am Countryfile 2:55am Holby City 3:55am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

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CITV ITV News Weekend Judge Rinder Judge Rinder Judge Rinder ITV News and Weather The Unforgettable... All Star Family Fortunes Britain's Got Talent Mannequin The Chase Ninja Warrior UK Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather Celebrity Squares Sunday Night at the Palladium Home Fires ITV News and Weather Perspectives Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights The Store Motorsport UK

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Mr. Bean Mr. Bean Emmerdale Omnibus Coronation Street Omnibus Take Me Out Catchphrase Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco FYI Daily Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco Richie Rich FYI Daily Richie Rich Britain's Got Talent Britain's Got More Talent You've Been Framed! The Dark Knight FYI Daily The Dark Knight American Pie Presents Band Camp FYI Daily American Pie Presents Band Camp Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records

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8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes V: Revenge of the Fifth 8:10pm Top Gear 8:55pm Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides 11:00pm Tatau 12:25am Family Guy 12:47am Family Guy 1:10am Murder in Successville 1:40am American Dad! 2:00am Family Guy 2:25am Russell Howard's Good News 2:50am Murder in Successville

8:00pm Secrets of the Universe 9:00pm Horizon 11:00pm The Sky at Night: Venus, Earth's Twin 11:30pm Explosions - How We Shook the World 12:30am Joy of the Guitar Riff 1:30am Great Guitar Riffs at the BBC 2:30am BBC Young Dancer 2015

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Judge Judy Judge Judy The Mirror Crack'd FYI Daily The Mirror Crack'd Heartbeat Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960's. Wycliffe Columbo Lewis Wycliffe Agatha Christie's Marple Inspector Morse The Best of the Royal Variety Show Wycliffe Hamlet FYI Daily Hamlet Secret Smile Judge Judy ITV3 Nightscreen Emmerdale Omnibus

7:20am How I Met Your Mother 7:40am How I Met Your Mother 8:05am British GT 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 2:35pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:25pm The Simpsons 3:55pm The Simpsons 4:30pm Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 6:30pm A Place in the Sun 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Three in a Bed 9:00pm For the Love of Cars 10:00pm Prometheus 12:25am Piranha 3DD 2:00am 24 Hours in A and E 2:55am Naalu Pennungal 4:40am Come Dine with Me 5:05am Come Dine with Me 5:35am Come Dine with Me

8:00am Chloe's Closet 8:15am Roobarb and Custard Too 8:20am Make Way for Noddy 8:35am Paw Patrol 8:50am Little Princess 9:00am Wanda and the Alien 9:10am Zack and Quack 9:25am Toby's Travelling Circus 9:35am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:45am Jelly Jamm 10:00am LazyTown 10:25am Olly the Little White Van 10:30am Dora and Friends 11:00am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am Chinese Food in Minutes 11:50am Police Interceptors 12:50pm Police Interceptors 1:45pm Police Interceptors 2:45pm National Security 4:25pm Big Momma's House 6:20pm 5 News Weekend 6:25pm Spider-Man 3 9:00pm Grown Ups 11:00pm Safe 12:45am Soldiers of Fortune

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7:00am Judge Dredd 8:40am Batman Begins 11:05am Captain America: The Winter Soldier 1:25pm Anaconda 3:00pm The Last Samurai 5:35pm Batman Begins 8:00pm Captain America: The Winter Soldier 10:20pm xXx 12:30am Con Air 2:30am Anaconda 4:10am The Guns of Navarone

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Tommy Cooper Cycling Highlights Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Shed and Buried MotoGP Coverage of the latest MotoGP event. FIA Formula e Championship Highlights MSA British Touring Car Championship BRDC Formula 4 Championship Pawn Stars Rugby Highlights National Lampoon's FYI Daily National Lampoon's European Vacation Bowfinger FYI Daily Bowfinger River Monsters Hell on Wheels ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

12:50pm Borat 2:20pm Ali G Indahouse 3:50pm The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas 5:30pm Failure to Launch 7:15pm Starsky and Hutch 9:00pm Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan 10:30pm Ali G Indahouse 12:00am My Man is a Loser

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SUNDAY TV

Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Hollyoaks Omnibus Made in Chelsea Revenge Jane the Virgin The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Maid in Manhattan The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Jennifer's Body Virtually Famous Rude Tube Rules of Engagement

7:00am SNF: Match Choice 10:00am The Sunday Supplement 11:30am Goals on Sunday 1:30pm Ford Super Sunday 4:30pm Ford Super Sunday Chelsea take on Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in the Barclays Premier League. 7:30pm FL72 - Play-Off Semi-Final 10:00pm Sky Sports Originals A Sky Sports Original. 11:00pm Ford Football Special Manchester City face Queens Park Rangers at the Etihad Stadium, while Chelsea entertain Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in the Barclays Premier League. 12:30am Goals on Sunday 1:30am Scottish Premiership 4:00am Ford Football Special 5:30am FL72: Play-Off SemiFinal Hlts

8:00am Deliver Us From Evil 10:00am X-Men: Days of Future Past 12:30pm Sex Tape 2:15pm Million Dollar Arm 4:30pm Life Partners Two best friends have their relationship tested when one of them meets a guy. Indie comedy. 6:15pm Rosewater Special A special look at Jon Stewart's political drama about the imprisonment of Iranian-Canadian journalist Maziar Behari in 2009. 6:30pm X-Men: Days of Future Past 9:00pm Sex Tape 10:45pm Deliver Us From Evil 12:50am Keeping Rosy 2:30am The Hooligan Factory 4:05am Keeping Rosy 5:45am Million Dollar Arm

6:00am Cricket: IPL Highlights 7:00am Ricky Ponting Masterclass 7:30am Ricky Ponting Masterclass A fascinating insight into the mind and technique of former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. 8:00am Cricket: IPL Highlights 9:00am Cricket: IPL Highlights 10:00am Saturday Fight Night - Highlights 12:00pm Indian Premier League 4:30pm Indian Premier League 8:30pm Cricket's Greatest 9:00pm Cricket: IPL Highlights 10:00pm Cricket: IPL Highlights 11:00pm Sky Sports Originals 12:00am FL72: Play-Off SemiFinal Hlts 1:00am Cricket: IPL Highlights

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E W N 7 - 13 May 2015 / Costa del Sol

7:00am Breakfast 10:15am The Housing Enforcers 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Don't Get Done, Get Dom 12:45pm Oxford Street Revealed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Land Girls 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Decimate 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm First Days of Peace 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama Live 10:00pm New Tricks 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Have I Got a Bit 12:30am The Graham Norton Show

7:00am Homes Under the Hammer 8:00am Don't Get Done, Get Dom 8:45am Oxford Street Revealed 9:15am Wanted in Paradise 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm World News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Coast 2:10pm Cagney and Lacey 2:55pm Glorious Gardens From Above 3:40pm Great British Garden Revival 4:40pm Are You Being Served? 5:10pm 'Allo, 'Allo! 5:45pm Just Good Friends 6:15pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Beat the Brain 8:00pm Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm The Great Chelsea Garden Challenge 10:00pm Seven Million Animal Mummies: Egypt's Dark Secret 11:00pm Episodes 11:30pm Newsnight

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 11:55am ITV News 12:00pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Paul O'Grady Show 7:30pm Local News and Weather 7:45pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Wild Ireland 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Safe House 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm The Agenda 12:20am Newzoids

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The Hot Desk You've Been Framed! Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Dinner Date Scorpion Psych Royal Pains Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Dinner Date The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder You've Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Mom Mom Celebrity Juice Scary Movie 4 FYI Daily Scary Movie 4 Two and a Half Men

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8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes V: Revenge of the Fifth 8:30pm Top Gear 9:30pm Sherlock 11:00pm EastEnders 11:30pm Family Guy 11:52pm Family Guy 12:15am American Dad! 12:35am Family Guy 1:00am Russell Howard's Good News 1:30am Russell Howard's Good News 2:00am Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

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World News Today Britain's Best Drives Medieval Lives The Comet's Tale The Last Explorers Ray Mears Goes Walkabout 1:00am Medieval Lives 2:00am Dan Cruickshank and the Family That Built Gothic Britain 3:00am The Last Explorers

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Never the Twain Heartbeat Where the Heart is Wild at Heart Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Inspector Morse Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960's. Where the Heart is Wild at Heart Never the Twain On the Buses On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Wycliffe Long Lost Family Law and Order: UK Wire in the Blood Inspector Morse Judge Judy ITV3 Nightscreen

7:45am Will and Grace 8:10am Will and Grace 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:25am Undercover Boss 11:30am Come Dine with Me 12:00pm Come Dine with Me 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 1:35pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Deal or No Deal 5:00pm Posh Pawnbrokers 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Damned Designs 10:00pm Benefits Street 11:00pm The Night Bus 12:00am The Island with Bear Grylls

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Tommy Cooper Ax Men Minder The Professionals Magnum, P.I. Ax Men Minder The Chase Gunsmoke Magnum, P.I. Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Minder The Professionals Gunsmoke Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Ax Men Bundesliga Rugby Highlights Motorsport UK Minder ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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Pip Ahoy! Little Princess The Mr. Men Show Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Toby's Travelling Circus Bananas in Pajamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs 5 News Lunchtime Secrets of Great British Castles Neighbours NCIS The Devil's Teardrop 5 News at 5 Neighbours Car Crash TV 5 News Tonight The Gadget Show Worlds Angriest Caught on Camera Gotham Person of Interest Death Sentence

9:15am Miami Vice 11:40am Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 1:40pm Ghost Rider 3:40pm The Top Ten Show 2015 4:00pm Brick Mansions 5:40pm Executive Decision 8:00pm Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 10:00pm Ghost Rider 12:00am Brick Mansions

10:30am American Pie: The Wedding 12:10pm The Wedding Singer 1:50pm Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa 3:35pm Idiocracy 5:10pm Patch Adams 7:10pm About a Boy 9:00pm The Wedding Singer 10:45pm Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa 12:35am Idiocracy 2:05am The Best Man Holiday

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Charmed Made in Chelsea Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks New Girl How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs Melissa and Joey Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Goldbergs Revenge Made in Chelsea Virtually Famous The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

Million Dollar Arm The Hooligan Factory Keeping Rosy Life Partners Deliver Us From Evil Million Dollar Arm Struggling sports agent Jon Hamm travels to India, hoping that some of the country's talented cricketers could in fact become America's next top baseball stars. Sex Tape Life Partners Sex Tape Deliver Us From Evil Keeping Rosy A business woman's life begins to unravel after she gets passed over for a promotion. The Hooligan Factory Keeping Rosy Million Dollar Arm

MONDAY TV

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Scottish Premiership Football Gold Football Gold Scottish Premiership WWE Raw Goals on Sunday Ford Football Special FL72: Play-Off SemiFinal Hlts A semi-final from the Sky Bet League 1 play-offs. FL72 Review Ford Football Special Goals on Sunday Fantasy Football Club Highlights Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits FL72 Review Ford Monday Night Football Review SPFL Round-Up FL72: Play-Off SemiFinal Hlts MNF Highlights FL72: Play-Off SemiFinal Hlts

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It’s a slow boat to China Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-the-wall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

MAY 3 was a significant day in the life of Christopher Columbus. He was not exactly a popular man when he returned to Spain at the end of his first voyage in 1493. Instead of taking back gold and Oriental silks and spices that he had promised Ferdinand and Isabella, his offerings were a few islanders, some pineapples and a strange contraption called a hammock. Moreover he had lost one of the three ships that had been given for the expedition - the Santa Maria. Careless. But Columbus could have sold sand to the Arabs, and still convinced that he had found some outlying islands off China or Japan and the route to riches, he set about convincing the King and Queen to finance a second attempt. He would have gone down a storm as a double glazing salesman, because not only did they agree, but this time providing 17 ships and 1,000 men. So, fully equipped and stocked, and with a cry of heave ho me hearties - or words to that effect - and in Spanish of course - they set sail from Cadiz.

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS: Famous for his maritime exploration. The fleet made several landfalls in what we now know as the Leeward Islands and Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean, and then on the third of

May, Columbus was convinced that he had made China at last when he sighted Jamaica. Ooops! Little did Columbus realise his fun-

damental mistake on his first voyage, when he should have turned left and not right at the Azores. Their Majesties were going to have the right hump yet again. Because gold and silver were conspicuous by their absence - and what little there was, was usually trousered by Chris - he hoped to make a killing by transporting natives to sell as slaves. But he was to be disappointed here too, because to their credit, the Royal couple decreed that as subjects of the Spanish crown, all of the Carib Indians were to be returned to their island homes. Nevertheless, Columbus was still hailed as a hero in Spain and since he had been responsible for establishing colonies in the New World, he retained the patronage of the King and Queen who went on to fund two further voyages. However, the third was a fiasco after Columbus was sent back to Spain in chains by the newly appointed governor Francisco de Bobadilla, and the fourth another disaster, with ships lost and many men dead. He was corrupt and administratively incompetent, making him a hated man in the new world, but there can be no doubt Christopher Columbus was a brave and skilled navigator and bears a name that is still synonymous with maritime exploration and discovery.

Facebook could now be failbook RESEARCH has indicated that Facebook could lose 80 per cent of its users by 2017.

Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

LOSING users by the million, Facebook is no longer a vital place for younger users. Not good as they are most likely to respond to advertising. The worst thing that can happen in today’s market place is to lose one’s cool status. Nor is the social forum holding its own with older generations. When Princeton researchers published a paper asserting that Facebook would lose 80 per cent of its users by 2017, everyone, including Facebook, laughed out loud (lol). However, Germany’s noted Frauenhofer Institute reached a similar conclusion. Their studies analysed results from 175 different internet services across 45 nations. Google Trends offers the most respected analysis. Their findings disclose that Facebook

faces catastrophic decline. It predicts that within 36 months Facebook users will be back to 2008 levels. Google Trends describes the loss of users as a ‘massive falloff.’ Their claim is that Facebook will ‘struggle to stay relevant to users lives.’ Social forums are notorious for including lapsed subscribers when carrying out head counts. Once a member always a

member. The network claims one billion subscribers, but these are not necessarily one billion users. Disappointed advertisers are the litmus test and sales response falls far short of the Facebook rhetoric. Those actually using the forum are likely to be a fraction of this figure of one billion. Whilst Facebook has earned

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a notorious reputation for imposing user bans for silly things like users posting artistic images of lightly clad ladies, it defends (to the death) appalling acts of cruelty and depravity. The network clearly doesn't trust its users to act with propriety, yet Facebook itself gets the big thumbs down for appalling lapse of trust and security. The network’s notion of what constitutes freedom of information certainly seems to be bizarre. If propriety underscores users guidelines it is fair to say that Facebook itself would be under a permanent ban. As whistleblower Julian Assange wryly observed, “What are

FACEBOOK: Is no longer a vital place for young users.

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Princess Charlotte.

A safe choice for William A ROYAL birth has always been a joyous occasion for the British public. Whether you are a royalist or not, a new baby is a beautiful addition to any family. Choosing a name for the new bundle of joy however can be a little tricky, especially if yours is the most famous family in the world. William and Kate must have known that the naming of their daughter would be a serious matter. Not only would she be fourth in line to the throne and need a regal forename, (Chantellicia, or Harley, not quite cutting the mustard), Charlotte Elizabeth Diana was a perfect choice. Charlotte has not been used within Royalty for a long time, but being the female version of grandfather Charles, it’s ideal. Not to mention the fact that she will almost certainly be referred to as Princess Charlie. But the nice touch is the fact that William’s mother Diana’s name is included along with his Grandmother’s Elizabeth. Before meeting Kate, his mother and grandmother were the two most important woman in his life. So, with mum, dad, and granny happy, Charlotte was the safe, and perfect choice.

the differences between Mark Zuckerberg and me? I give private information on corporations to you for free and I’m a villain. Zuckerberg gives your private information to corporations for money and he’s Man of the Year.” Americans are incensed at ‘arrogant’ Facebook’s pro-Democrat bias. A correspondent says, “If Facebook cannot remain unbiased in its policy enforcement it deserves to die when the public walks away.” Most infuriatingly, the forum has a penchant for arbitrarily closing accounts or banning users for a period of time. It does so without giving a reason for doing so. Quite ordinary users, who have never sinned in their lives, experience an inexplicable closure of their accounts. Yet, their profile may Now we have taken years to develop. want to Thankfully, Facebook is not hear your news. responsible for other utilities. Otherwise, we’d cross our YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE fingers when turning a tap, - YOUR OPINION tripping a light switch or www.euroweeklynews.com picking up the telephone.

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in history 1508: Michelangelo, the Italian Renaissance artist begins work on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. He completed the masterpiece in 1512. 1659: Christmas Celebration of the holiday is made illegal in Massachusetts. This remained in effect until 1681. 1671: The crown jewels are stolen from the Tower of London by Irish adventurer Col. Thomas Blood who was disguised as a priest. King Charles II, gave him a full pardon. 1846: Mexican War, the U.S. declares war on Mexico after Mexico had refused to sell California the previous January. 1886: Coca-Cola, the soft drink, is invented by John S. Pemberton. He called it ‘Esteemed Brain Tonic and Intellectual Beverage.’ 1915: Sinking of the Lusitania. The civilian steamer is sunk by a German submarine, killing 114 Americans while carrying arms to Great Britain. 1932: Lindbergh kidnapping. Charles Lindbergh’s 20-monthold son is found dead after having been kidnapped two months earlier. 1937: First worldwide radio broadcast as the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth is broadcast by the BBC. 1945: World War II, Germany surrenders ending the war in Europe. All military action was to stop at midnight May 7. 1963: James Bond movie Dr No, premieres in the U.S. Thefirst in the James Bond series, it starred Sean Connery as 007. 1974: Watergate impeachment hearings against President Nixon begin. 1981: Pope John Paul II is shot in St. Peter’s Square, Rome by escaped Turkish terrorist Mehmet Ali Agca.

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The Hobbit 3: The Battle of the Five Armies Directed by Peter Jackson, and staring, Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, and Orlando Bloom. Run time: 144 min. The dragon Smaug has awoken from his sleep beneath the Lonely Mountain and flies out to wreck his vengeance on Laketown. Bard the Bowman defeats the dragon, and all seems right in the world again. But trouble still lurks on the horizon.

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Wife: “I look fat. Can you give me a compliment?” Husband: “You have perfect eyesight.” Assistant: “Sir, can I have a day off next week to visit my mother-in-law?” Boss: “Certainly not!” Assistant: “Thank you so much sir! I knew you would be understanding.”

Unscramble the name of a type of fruit: A GERMAN POET

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The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (SEVERE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

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1 Server, 2 Tweeds, 3 Desire, 4 Retain, 5 Advise, 6 Header, 7 Arenas, 8 Shells, 9 Singer, 10 Relief, 11 Cinder, 12 Fringe, 13 Detail, 14 Awaken, 15 Reason, 16 Chosen, 17 Remain, 18 Beasts, 19 Roared

8 May, Enrique Iglesias, Singer

Grammy Award-winning Latin pop artist who became known for singing the Number 1 hit ‘Be with You’ in 2000 and ‘Hero’ in 2001. He has sold over 100 million records.

9 May, Albert Finney, Actor, 79. Esteemed British actor who co-starred in Erin Brockovich. His other notable films include Tom Jones, Miller’s Crossing, Big Fish, The Bourne Ultimatum, and Skyfall. 10 May, Bono, singer, 55. Born Paul David Hewson, he is the frontman of U2, known for such hits as ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’ and ‘Beautiful Day.’ The band has earned over 20 Grammy Awards and has sold over 150 million records. 11 May, Andres Iniesta, Footballer, 31. Star midfielder who began his long career with F.C. Barcelona in 2002; helped lead Spain to a World Cup Championship in 2010 and won six La Liga titles with Barcelona between 2004 and 2013. 12 May, Emilio Estevez, Actor, 53. Brat Pack actor who got his start in The Breakfast Club. He acted in the cult classic film, Repo Man, starred in Young Guns and played the leading role of coach Gordon Bombay in the Mighty Ducks movies. 13 May, Zoe Wanamaker, Actress, 66. Tony Award nominee who appeared in the Harry Potter film franchise and starred on the popular UK sitcom My Family. She has won multiple Olivier Awards for her contributions to theatre.

10-Star Quiz US STATE CAPITALS All the answers contain the name of a US state capital 1. In classical mythology, what was the name of the unique bird that lived for five or six centuries in the Arabian Desert, after this time burning itself on a funeral pyre and rising from the ashes with renewed youth to live through another cycle? 2. John Henry Deutschendorf Jr was the real name of which American singer-songwriter, whose Annie’s Song topped the UK singles charts in 1974? 3. What was the surname of the British field marshal who commanded the Allied ground forces in the invasion of Normandy in 1944 and accepted the German surrender on May 7, 1945? 4. Which Academy-award winning actress first became a Member of Parliament (MP) in 1992 and currently represents Hampstead and Kilburn? 5. Which apostle (although not one of the 12 Apostles) who taught the gospel of Christ to the first-century world, was originally known as Saul of Tarsus? 6. Which Cardiff-born rugby player appeared 488 times for Wigan RLFC between 1953 and 1968, scoring 478 tries? 7. Which English explorer, courtier and writer, a favourite of Elizabeth I, organised several voyages of exploration and colonisation to the Americas and introduced potato and tobacco plants to England? 8. Which town and major ferry port in Kent faces France across the narrowest part of the English Channel? 9. Which US president made the famous three-minute Gettysburg Address in November 1863? 10. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me was the only UK number one hit single by which singer, who was born Mary O’Brien in North London in 1939? 1. PHOENIX (Arizona), 2. John DENVER (Colorado), 3. Bernard MONTGOMERY (Alabama), 4. Glenda JACKSON (Mississippi), 5. SAINT PAUL (Minnesota), 6. Billy BOSTON (Massachusetts), 7. Sir Walter RALEIGH (North Carolina), 8. DOVER (Delaware), 9. Abraham LINCOLN, 10. Dusty SPRINGFIELD (Illinois)

7 May, Breckin Meyer, Actor, 41. Actor, writer, producer and drummer who earned an Emmy for his book, Robot Chicken: Star Wars. His other films include 54, Clueless, and Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare.

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YOUR STARS GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) There are so many things to do or try that you should be spoiled for choice. No, don't settle down in front of the TV. Get out, make some friends and aim to learn something new every day. That may only be the name of your neighbour on the bus but it counts. You are charming and urbane, so don't keep it all to yourself. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) When your feelings are so positive, which they should be now, it is hard to remember that they have ever been any other way. You may have a plan in mind for a new activity to get the adrenalin flowing. How much more enjoyable, though, to find someone to share this with you. Book that course and maybe you will meet them there. LEO (July 24 - August 23) After a few recent excesses, bad habits can prove hard to shake off. Remember that any time of the year is a good time to make a fresh start. Don't put off looking after your health any more than you would put off stashing a cheque in the bank. Use it or lose it? You know it makes sense. Think about combining health with a holiday. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) It happens that energy is sometimes low. Take the chance to read up on why this could be. You may think that you know it all, but in this world there is no chance of that. Maybe you are out of touch generally, or just out of touch with your own needs. Give building your strength priority. How much

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Now that you are feeling much better, it will be tempting to put aside your healthy eating and exercise, but if you remember what a difference it makes it would be silly to stop now. Enlist the help of a friend or two in keeping the momentum going.

better you will cope with extra energy. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) With so much going on, you are in danger of burning yourself to a frazzle. You won't realise until you have done it, so make a point of getting some peace and quiet, preferably both of them at the same time. Relax and don't even think about things that are unchangeable. Time will sort out most things for you. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Leave nothing to chance when it comes to your health. Although you are feeling good now you will soon have problems because you are more concerned with others than yourself. This can be good but can also be overdone. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Your tendency to see yourself through the eyes of others can lead you to undervalue your worth. This could see you going pear-shaped, emotionally. Try not to believe everything that you are told because

there are always at least two ways of seeing things. Be positive. You are capable of so much. Take care of your needs on a daily basis.

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

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Concentrate on your physical needs this week and spend much more time on yourself. There will be plenty of opportunities to look after others when you are feeling 100 per cent yourself. Stay in control of day-to-day plans. . AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Keep up the pace this week so that you have plenty to discuss and 'write home about’. With your mind so active, you are capable of doing in a day what would normally take a week. By-pass those who try to slow you down. There will be plenty of time to be a plod later. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Others may be changing their minds, and generally being a bit of a pain. That may irritate you but it is no reason to change your plans. Both you and your colleagues will be glad that you did in the longer term. You may need to find some peace and space for yourself come the weekend. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Looking back over the past few months you will realise that fine adjustments are needed. Both your working life and diet need attention, so be determined that progress made will continue apace. Certainly, you have no qualms about facing any problems straight on. You thrive on responsibility and there is no shortage of that at the moment.

TARGET: Average: 13 Good: 17 Very good: 25 Excellent: 30

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION emir, mere, mire, more, mort, rete, rime, riot, rite, rote, term, tier, tire, tore, tort, tree, trim, trio, trot, eerie, emeer, merit, meter, metre, metro, miter, mitre, moire, otter, remit, timer, titer, titre, torte, toter, trite, meeter, meteor, remote, teemer, teeter, emitter, eremite, termite, METEORITE

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Across 7 Calling for full speed (6) 8 Wild orange ass (6) 9 Herbalist uncovers island (4) 10 New red paper is ready (8) 11 A trained spider had high hopes (7) 13 Started back in the teenage boy’s team (5) 15 King or jack? Same difference! (5) 17 It’s safe to upset Ted when he’s eaten so well (7) 20 Set off, eager to arrange cheap accommodation (8) 21 Skin healing starts to show courage and bravado (4) 23 Have a home in the Azores, ideally (6) 24 Oddly set about love for hifi (6)

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Across: 7 Repair, 8 Agreed, 9 Mane, 10 Specimen, 11 Encores, 13 Dared, 15 Brief, 17 Dentist, 20 Increase, 21 Swag, 22 Collie, 23 Avocet. Down: 1 Regain, 2 Late, 3 Prosper, 4 Hades, 5 Irritant, 6 Recede, 12 Overrule, 14 Veteran, 16 Ransom, 18 Snares, 19 Caper, 21 Shoe.

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6 Need ears at sea for A Little Night Music (8) 12 Surprised when beginning was first? (8) 14 Again let loose (7) 16 Iris may be behind it (6)

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18 Part of embassy’s temporary procedure (6) 19 Spent to get journal dead wrong (5) 22 New name, the last word in prayer (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 10 represents P and 23 represents Z, so fill in P every time the figure 10 appears and Z every time the figure 23 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Undergarments worn by men and boys (10) 7 Eight-armed cephalopod (7) 8 Sedate (5) 10 Small, elongated insect with 'pincers' (6) 11 Acknowledgment of appreciation (6) 13 Formal neckwear (6) 15 Thinly scattered (6) 16 Astonished (6) 17 Improved in health or physical condition (6) 20 Ballroom dance of Brazil (5) 22 Definite (7) 23 Called to public attention (10)

Down 1 Articulate (5) 2 Make, do or perform again (9) 3 Flower (4) 4 Donkey (3) 5 Soft running shoe (7) 6 Humble social group (5,5) 9 Take away the enthusiasm of (10) 12 Joy (9) 14 Experiencing a sudden sense of danger (7) 18 Attempted (5) 19 Blemish (4) 21 Consumed (3)

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

Across: 1 Traps, 4 Hiatus, 9 Narrate, 10 Nurse, 11 Even, 12 Recline, 13/18 Run out, 14 Ache, 16 Nosy, 20 Emperor, 21 Cave, 24 Drake, 25 Ancient, 26 Minuet, 27 Motor. Down: 1 Tender, 2 Agree, 3 Scan, 5 Innocent, 6 Turnips, 7 Sweden, 8 Learn, 13 Retrieve, 15 Captain, 17 Seldom, 18 Organ, 19 Jester, 22 Alert, 23 Scam.

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1 Cinta, 4 Mesas, 7/16 Bow tie, 8 Message, 9 Arch, 10 Roer, 14 Archivo, 17 Yolks, 18 Start. Down: 1 Cubo, 2 Newer, 3 Armchairs, 4 Mushrooms, 5 Sea, 6 Seed, 11 Extra, 12 Baby, 13 Belt, 15 Col.

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Across 1 Paz (tranquilidad, no guerra) (5) 3 To be (5) 6 Weapon (4) 7 Holdup (robbery) (6) 9 Desayuno (9) 12 Although (6) 13 Nothing (4) 14 Pavement (for walking on) (5) 15 Granddaughter (5)

Down 1 Rezar (oración) (4) 2 Admiral (9) 3 Heater (6) 4 Traducir (9) 5 Tejado (4) 8 Rubbish (refuse) (6) 10 Race (racial origin) (4) 11 Pope (4)

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Empire lasted from the early middle ages to the 19th century. Upon its collapse to Napoleon, the following nations emerged: Switzerland, Holland, Austria, Belgium, Prussia, Liechtenstein, and the first French Empire. 5. British Empire At its greatest extent, the British empire was known as the largest empire in history, as it covered more than 13 million square miles, which is approximately a quarter of the Earth’s total land area, and controlled more than 500 million people, again a quarter of the world’s population. 6. Han Dynasty During the Chinese period of warring states, the whole of China was embroiled in a civil war as the different kingdoms battled it out in the quest for supremacy. In the end, the Qin State won, and gobbled up the whole of China, with 40 million people under its control. The Qin Dynasty didn’t last long, and soon it went to the Han, which eventually controlled China for close to 400 years.

7. Byzantine Empire The Byzantine Empire, or Eastern Roman Empire, was the Roman Empire during the Middle Ages, and centred on the capital of Constantinople. It was ruled by emperors in direct succession to the ancient Roman emperors. It was called the Roman Empire, and also Romania. 8. Persian Empire Babylonian, Akkadians, Assyrians, Sumerians, Hitites, Bactrians, Scythians, Parthians, Medes, Elamites, Egyptians, Ethiopians… Before the Romans, there were the Persians. They basically unified the whole of Central Asia which consisted of a lot of different cultures, kingdoms, empires and tribes. It was the largest empire in ancient history. 9. The Umayyad Caliphate (Arabian Empire) The Umayyad Caliphate was the second of the four Islamic caliphates (systems of governance), established after the death of Mohammed. It was ruled by the Umayyad dynasty. Although the Umayyad family originally came from the city of Mecca, Damascus was the capital of their Caliphate. Eventually, it would cover more than five million square miles. 10. The Ottoman Empire At the height of its power (16th–17th century), the Ottoman Empire spanned three continents, controlling much of Southeastern Europe, Western Asia and North Africa. It contained 29 provinces and numerous vassal states. The empire was at the centre of business between the Eastern and Western worlds for six centuries, with Constantinople as its capital city.

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TARGET: Average: 29 Good: 37 Very good: 54 Excellent: 66

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION fair, fiat, fife, fire, afire, after, tiff, tire, titan, often, heft, here, herein, feet, free, fret, fruit, fate, fakir, faun, taut, tank, riff, rife, rift, rite, refit, reef, retain, retina, rein, ruin, rune, tree, true, teen, tenure, turf, tureen, tune, tuner, attire, atria, akin, kite, knit, uteri, niter, inert, inure, aria, rink, rain, rank

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Worth a look to see if you are due some cash back WE have all seen the scam emails saying Dear Mr/Mrs X you have won... Or I am holding an amount of money that can be put into your bank if you let me have your bank details. But last week I received one from the SSE, (Scottish & Southern Electricity). It had got past my Outlook junk and spam messages so I thought it might be worth checking out. It was from their Credit Resolution Team, saying that they were holding some money of mine dating back to when I was using them for my electricity and gas, and would I contact them via the email they sent. It appears that the UK Government has been chasing all the main electricity and gas suppliers to pay back to customers the hundreds of thousands of pounds they are holding that have been paid to them in error When we moved to Spain, we closed our electricity account using the final reading and stopped our direct debit, but our bank still made another payment to SSE, so SSE have been holding £100 of our money and only now decided to let us know, because the government forced their hand. A cheque for £100 has been raised and is winging its way to us, so the question is how many other expats have money sitting in the coffers of the service giants and not theirs? If in doubt, check it out! David White, Fuengirola (Malaga)

Billions to spare IN today’s and almost every recent UK election, the National Health Service is a major issue. Recently it has been claimed that £8 billion is needed to provide the current level of service. The recently published Sunday Times rich list reports that the number of billionaires is up, to 117, and the collective wealth of the top 1,000 has more than doubled in the last 10 years, the top one being worth £13.17 billion. If £8 billion was raised from those billionaires they would not even notice. Their lifestyles would not be affected at all.

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less in his foreign policy. What about the Lockerbie atrocity, for which a Libyan agent was found guilty by a Scottish court? Or poor WPC Fletcher, shot dead by a Libyan ‘diplomat’ from inside the embassy which she was there to protect? Libya did not need Western action to make it into “Africa’s most deadly and unpleasant régime” – it already was. Bill Campbell, Mojacar Playa (Almeria)

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How much is this little lot worth? I saw these Ferraris at a supercar expo in Malaga. All my boyhood dreams came back to me. My modest Fiat may be Italian but it does not quite compare. John Reynolds, Marbella (Malaga)

Firstly, why don’t they volunteer to pay it? Why wouldn’t they? Are they comfortable in the knowledge that some people can’t get the medication they need to stay alive? Secondly, what is wrong with taking it from them? Who could argue against it? Russell Brand and Brian May certainly have a case and have the platform to say what many people are thinking. That the gap between rich and poor must shrink. We need a fairer society. Peacefully, preferably. What do you say about that then, (right-winger) Leapy? Paul Whitfield, Murla (Alicante)

Name blame NORA Johnson’s column about unusual names made me smile, remembering my mother telling me that she went to school with a girl named Pearl Button. I also read about a Mr and Mrs Carte who named their son Orson! Parents can be thoughtless when choosing names for their offspring. Della Naylor (via www.euroweeklynews.com)

Patient’s choice No angel REGARDING the story that people in Valencia will soon be able to choose which hospital they get treated at, does that mean I can have all my treatments in one hospital? At present I deal with two hospitals, and it would be marvellous if I could choose just one. D Howells (via www.euroweeklynews.com)

Magic world LIKE Colin Bird (Issue 1556) I am also in that age bracket when there was such a thing as black and white TV, the test pattern and programming that ended at a decent time to go to bed. I will admit that I did watch Children’s Hour... “Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin.” I wasn’t sitting comfortably but the old girl just carried on. But I didn’t really care, I was transfixed by that fuzzy window into the magic world. D Dewar (via www.euroweeklynews.com)

YET another example of Mike Walsh’s paranoia, which prevents him from blaming anyone except Britain and her allies for everything that goes wrong in this world. Now we are treated to praise of the enlightened Colonel Gaddafi and the idyllic state which was destroyed by wicked Westminster; in other words, our democratically-elected government. Just to refresh Mike’s memory: Gaddafi did indeed hand out largesse from his oil wealth, as he could well afford to do. However, we would hardly think that government by handout is a very sound system, especially when the oil price can fall – take note of what is happening in Venezuela. Gaddafi did not allow formal political institutions to exist, so that he had no rivals. However, this meant that when he departed, for whatever reason, there would be no system to carry the country forward. He fell from power because enough Libyans wanted rid of him, and Libyans killed him. Western intervention was not the decisive element. And Gaddafi was not exactly harm-

AFTER looking at the new format of the paper and web I have one word: ‘impressed’. Those papers that consider themselves rivals would have been choking on their cornflakes on Thursday morning. Well done, everyone! Mike Walsh (EWN columnist)

Well done... I’VE been reading your newspaper and I love the new style. It’s cleaner and I think you have done a good job. Well done! A Wilkinsons (via www.euroweeklynews.com)

Oh dear! OH dear, you have changed the typeface and layout of the paper making it so much more difficult to read. Just compare the Letters page last week to this week’s page. Please change it back. Dot Wisdom (Malaga) Editor’s note: We are proud of our new look, but what do you think? Please let us know if there is anything we can do better.

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TUESDAY morning saw The Gibraltar International Bank open its doors for the first time. People had already been queuing since 8.45am as the senior staff greeted the first couple of dozen new customers. CEO Lawrence Podesta, told the GBC that the first day of business ‘had gone very smoothly.’

THE inquest regarding the death of a family in Gibraltar where John Shannon, his partner Anarda Friman, and two children were found dead on March 30 has opened in Ruthin, North Wales. The Coroner, John Gittins, said: “The wife of Mr Shannon had taken action against him and the children then took her own life.” The inquest was adjourned until a later date.

MV Viking Star, the popular river and ocean Norwegian cruise vessel, visited Gibraltar for the first time. At over 200 metres long and able to carry 1,000 passengers, this is the second inaugural cruise ship call to Gibraltar this week. As part of the ship’s programme of events, the GTB organised a concert at St Michael’s Cave by the Royal Gibraltar Regiment band.

Rotary celebrates 50th anniversary Bond style VENENO ROADSTER: Worth in excess of $4m.

Supercar on the Rock LIMITED to just nine examples worldwide, the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster may not be as rare as the Veneno coupe but it is still one of the world’s most exclusive cars. With a price exceeding $4 million, (£2.9million) it is also one of the most expensive.

According to GTspirit.com, one of these futuristic monsters has escaped from batman’s fantasy garage and landed on Gibraltar for a lucky test pilot. The Veneno Roadster accelerates from 0 to 60mph in just 2.8 seconds, and has a top speed of 220mph.

ROTARY CLUB marking the occasion with a music concert. By Steve Walsh THE Rotary Club of Gibraltar is celebrating its 50th year since the organisation was first inaugurated on the Rock. To mark the occasion the club is putting on a concert in the spectacular St Michael’s Cave on May 14. Strangely enough, 007 James Bond will also be 50 this year, and therefore the Rotarians have invited him along to share their anniversary. The Rotary Club event will present well-known James Bond musical numbers from Goldfinger to Skyfall, and many other films throughout the years. This extravaganza will feature the Gibraltar Military Band, plus a fabulous Shirley Bassey tribute act from UK, the Gibraltar National Choir featuring Millie, the Danza Academy, Philip Valverde and his Jukebox Band, and Gibraltar’s very own 007 in the guise of Henry Sacramen-

JAMES BOND: 007 is also celebrating 50 years. to as compere. For avid James Bond enthusiasts The Sunborn Hotel will also be hosting an explosive kind of charity evening on May 15. If the assignment excites you and you

are operational on May 14, please shake up your Martinis and join in this unique and spectacular Bond night. Tickets £25.00 from the Sunborn Hotel and Music Corner, 114 Main Street.

Dancing to stardom JONATHAN LUTWYCHE, the 15-year-old school boy from Gibraltar has mesmerised judges in the hit TV show, Britain’s Got Talent. He travelled with his mum from Gibraltar to audition for the show where the emotional, expressive, contemporary routine had the judges mesmerised, and the audience were captivated into silence.

Afterwards, Amanda Holden told Jonathan: “I can honestly say I have never seen anything so beautiful and heartfelt.” This real life Billy Elliott told how he has loved dancing since the age of six, but his father wanted him to pursue football and other sports. Fortunately he followed his heart onto our TV screens, and hopefully on to a great career in the limelight.

It’s a boy for the chief! CHIEF Minister Fabian Picardo, and his wife Justine, celebrated the birth of their second child Oliver Louis Picardo, who was born on May 2 at 1.28pm, weighing in at 7lb 14oz, some five hours after the birth of Princess Charlotte to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

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Police answering your questions… AS part of a new series, we give the answers to some common questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers. Can I put a flag on my car? Whether it is of a country, football team or a group to which you belong, displaying that patriotism with a flag on your vehicle can lead to a range of problems and fines from the traffic police if your flag does not comply with the regulations. Article 14 of the ‘Reglamento Circulacion’ deals with the distribution of loads and although a flag may not be considered a ‘load’, because it is something that is in addition to the normal fixtures of a vehicle, in this case it qualifies as such. In the interests of safety, flags are not permitted as they can produce drag, fall or move dangerously, interfere with vehicle stability, produce noise, dust or other problems. They can also interfere with lighting, signals and number-plates, all of

which classify as a safety hazard. However, there are small, purpose-built flags which are permitted such as those often seen attached to the side windows or to the main structure like those on presidential vehicles. Similarly, there are other accessories that can be fitted to a vehicle safely such as covers for wing mirrors as long as they do not obscure the view. There are of course exceptions to the rule and occasions larger flags may be permitted, such as when a road is closed to normal traffic, for example, during a private event or organised parade.

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Are the over-65s exempt from Capital Gains Tax? With reference to the article in EWN of 12-18 March, I was interested to read that one is totally exempt from Spanish Capital Gains Tax if you are over 65, a tax resident of more than three years, and you sell your principal home. I thought this Both you and other letter-writers as well, can rest easy. If you are over 65, a tax resident, and sell your principal home, you remain free of Spanish Capital Gains Tax on the profits. There is a change in the tax law for 2015, but it expands the exemptions, it does not replace them. Let’s take it by parts. First, we have the existing exemption described above. Second, we can add to this a new exemption on the sale of other assets by residents over 65. This includes

rule was changed in January, 2015, and now only the first €260,000 is exempt and this also applies to any residence, not just the principal home. I would love you to tell me that you are right - and that I have got this wrong. JWC (Costa Blanca)

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property, shares, or almost any asset. If the proceeds of the sale are reinvested in pension annuities, they are free of Capital Gains Tax up to a maximum of €240,000. This must be done within six months. Third, home-sellers under 65 years old. If they are official residents and they use the total sales price from selling their principal home to purchase another

principal home inside Spain within three years, they are exempt from CGT. If they use the total sale price, it is completely exempt. If they use half of the sale price, they are exempt on 50 per cent. These are the three types of exemption available in 2015. We can suppose that confusion arose because of the new provision for exemption on the sale of any asset. Many people thought it replaced the former exemption. It does not. It is an additional exemption.

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Is the cloud or the old shoebox best? A RECENT survey showed that only 6 per cent of us choose to keep our most important documents online, with 13 per cent storing them on computers. We spend so much of our time online but do you prefer to store paperwork still using the old shoebox method? EMMA HIGGINSON, CEO of Villas-Plots.com in Javea (Alicante), is still a paper fan. “I made a New Year’s resolution to try to store more digital information on computers, iPads and phones but I do still like to keep a paper diary. And of course real estate means providing hard copies for town halls and notaries, however much we would like to escape all those piles of paper files,” she explained. Patrick, owner of Bonanza Bar and Restaurant in Urbanisation El Chaparral, Torrevieja (Alicante), said he is more old-fashioned than his business partner, who has everything stored on his mobile phone. He remarked: “I have numbers in my phone but also in a good oldfashioned phone book. What would happen if you lost your phone? So I definitely do keep important documents in safe places rather than online. The problem is that now for a

lot of things you are obliged to do it all online. I think that technology has gone too far and one day there will be a very clever person who shuts down the internet and then we will see the world in chaos.” Wendy Garrood of Costa Less Golf in Mijas Costas (Malaga), said: “If you store valuable information on your computer, it can break down or be stolen and then you have lost it, although I do believe in backing up information to safeguard it. “ I still like to have a hard copy of something that you can hold in your hand,

PATRICK: Things are too technologybased today.

though. For example, there are things such as a boarding pass which we apply for online or via the phone, but should you lose your phone, then a problem arises. Physical papers still have their use.” Kelly Jasper of Andalucian Glass &

Steel, Marbella (Malaga) said: “Although I don’t store valuable documents on my computer I do use a memory stick to store or transport things. I am a bit wary of keeping everything on my computer as my daughter was once using it and it blew up! Since then I do think twice on how I can safe-

guard from that happening again.” And Bernardette Woolley of Avalon Funeral Plans said: “I prefer to have documents safely in my hands or at least a hard copy and one on the computer as well. As far as things such as boarding passes for travelling it does seem to be quicker when you are at the airport. My friend used her phone for that at the airport once and she didn’t have to queue, so it works as long as you don’t lose anything in the process.”

L to R: Bernadette and Wendy like to have hold of a hard copy. Kelly is wary of storing on computer.

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The Claddagh Bar is calling all lovers of sports and the good time people RAISE your mood as well as your glass which is a well known philosophy of the Irish. By Wendy Ann Cowham

CALLING all sports lovers, good time people, all nationalities or anyone who has not yet discovered the most authentic Irish Bar in Marbella, come and join in the Craic at the Claddagh Bar. Situated in the heart of beautiful Marbella near the beach and with lots of places to visit close by this friendly bar has so much going for it no wonder it has a reputation for fun and good cheer. Whoever you are or where you may travel, you can be sure of a warm Irish welcome and plenty of activities to make you feel part of the family in no time which both locals and visitors alike have rapidly become through visiting the Claddagh Bar. As far as sporting entertainment, this bar is always ahead of the game showing all the best matches and events of the week on big screen TVs from Premierships, Champions league, Europa league, GGA or rugby. Screens are located all around the bar for easy viewing so you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss a kick or a tackle. Live music attracts all those who

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love to have a good night out listening to the band in good company, and you can catch happy hour

half prices from 6pm to 8pm Monday to Friday on all house drinks. The full drinks menu not only of-

fers the good old cool and well poured Guinness but, wines, beers, spirits and even cocktails which are good for the summer, so check out the extensive choice available. The fellowship of the Claddagh Bar is alive and kicking and talked about from Marbella to Timbuktu! Maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because all who visit are keen to spread the word that it is a number one spot for raising your mood as well as your glass, a well known philosophy of the Irish. The Claddagh Bar is also the home of golfing and football events of which many are catered for and the next big event will be on May 23, so for more information enquire at the bar or online with The Costa Gaels, Marbella . Costa Gaels is another Society which is an association that brings all ages and nationalities together with football, so all budding stars should check out the club for forthcoming events. You can find the Claddagh Bar at Avda. Arias Maldonado, Marbella Tel: 952 779 537

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The top taste of Thailand is there at your fingertips TOP THAI is a must to experience the first class food and service. By Wendy Ann Cowham

THAI food is renowned for its balance of fundamental tastes and also for an emphasis on being lightly prepared to keep in the goodness and aromatic flavours. Using only the freshest ingredients this technique of c ooking re s ults in dis he s tha t a re ric h in ta s te a nd health properties. The food at Top Thai is a must to experience if you want to try the traditional tastes of Thailand at your fingertips. This charming restaurant is a Top name for first class food and service and the s uc c e s s of a restaurant is usually shown in popula rity a nd e xpa nsion and Top Thai ha s both of thos e things. Ten years ago Mr Top, the ow ne r of Top Thai began serving up s e ns a tiona l tastes of the East with a small kiosk on the other side of the Plaza with just 15 tables and only 25 items of Tha i c uis ine on the menu. He then had to reloc a te to a c c ommoda te his following to larger premises at Centro Plaza. Now you c a n c hoos e from a me nu

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AT this time of year extra thought must be put in to ensuring that your dog does not drown in your pool. If a pool does not have walk in steps then there is no way that your dog can get out should it fall or jump in. The result is they swim until their little hearts give up on them and drown. Of course it is costly to call in builders to put walk in steps into your pool.

DANGER: Without walk-in steps, a dog cannot get out if it falls in. The first sensible advice is to build a fence around the pool. Many people do this to ensure that children cannot fall into the pool. The other safety idea is to fit a chair upside down on top of the swimming pool ladders. By doing this you will ensure that if the dog falls into the

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A good time to recap By Lamia Walker of HouseSitMatch I THINK now is the time to recap on how people should go about finding a pet sitter. Many pet owners are happy to go through friends either to do the sitting or to suggest someone. However, more pet owners use online networks to find sitters. But as an owner how can you be sure the sitter is really experienced and caring? Experience in running a pet and house sitter network says before you commit to any sitter it is best to take a few steps yourself to learn about pet care experience. Here are my guidelines: 1. Meet and Greet - Ideally you would introduce the sitter to your pets personally before the sit. 2. Communicate Regularly - Before and after the sitter enters your home communicate regularly; ask their history. 3. Previous Pet Ownership / Experience - Ask about their personal pet ownership experience. 4. Understanding Pet Routines - Anyone who cares for a pet will understand that there are different feeding and care routines. 5. References / Police Checks - Ask for recent references. Police checks are very useful too. Download your Free Easy Guide to Housesitting at www.bit.ly/eurown001 To find a petsitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865 521508.

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It’s time to decide what you really need a gardener for... DECIDE if you are going to be an absentee gardener, only visiting your Spanish property for a few weeks of a year, if you want a gardener to tend the garden all year round or just to tidy up before your arrival. control. • Raising new plants from cuttings or seeds. • Ongoing maintenance of flower garden, fruit garden and vegetable garden. • Care of greenhouse and garden frame. • Winter cutback. • Lawn cutting and tree pruning. • Pool and Jacuzzi cleaning. If you are going to be an absentee gardener, only visiting your Spanish property for a few weeks or months a year, decide if you want a gardener to tend the garden 52 weeks a year whether you are in Spain or not, or whether you want a gardener to just do a tidy up just before each visit and during your stay. Whichever route you take aim to end up with a garden you can enjoy. This article is an extract from a rather longer chapter in the book ‘Your Garden in Spain.’

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MANY expatriates purchase properties with a garden or space for a future garden, but for some gardening is not one of the most important hobbies so they wisely resort to the use of a gardener for design, redesign and or maintenance work on either a regular or occasional basis. The extent of work delegated to a paid gardener will depend as said on the extent of one’s interest in gardening, one’s interest in getting closer to nature after many years of working and living in cities and urban areas surrounding historic villages, one’s other activities and of course one’s budget.

Retirees moving to Spain with plenty of leisure time often have an interest in a variety of interests, including flower gardening and growing fruit and vegetables for a healthy diet.

Retirees moving to Spain with plenty of leisure time often have an interest in a variety of interests, including flower gardening and growing fruit and vegetables for a healthy diet. Younger people who come here to work may have little time for gardening and there are others young and old who are physically unable to garden. All of us age and the time can come when it becomes difficult or impossible to keep up a large complex garden developed and maintained enthusiastically in earlier years.

PAID GARDENERS: Firstly, consider what tasks you and your family can do and what would be best for them. If new to Spain it is easy to let enthusiasm for creating a wonderful garden get out of hand and to assume that everything can be done in a year. It can, of course, if one employs a landscape gardener to do the whole job, but this could be expensive. Many expats will prefer to have the fun and satisfaction of creating a new garden from nothing, or perhaps improving an existing one. In either case, creating a garden that satisfies all their needs will take a good number of years. For one satisfaction will be the planting of a young two-year-old olive tree and watching it grow and develop its first olives for pickling. For another satisfaction will be planting the oldest olive tree in the area, perhaps even a millennium or two old, at a cost of up to 8,000 euros plus transport and the crane for planting it. Before looking around for

a gardener do consider objectively and honestly what yourself and other family members are capable of doing and have time for. Then consider each of the tasks involved in designing, constructing, planting and maintaining a garden and decide which things your family will want to do fully or partially and what would be best delegated to a paid gardener partially or totally. Ask these questions in rela-

tion to each of the potential tasks listed below. • Design or redesign of garden. • Landscaping, including construction of paths, terraces walls and raised beds. • Development of special features. • Selecting and purchasing plants. • Watering, feeding and pest

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Create a feeling of extra living space John Graham The property expert IN addition to the condition of your apartment, the feeling of space adds to the overall perceived value, so it is important to make your apartment look as big as possible to maximise the value. A recent US survey was carried out to find out the average size of living space of apartments and houses in different countries around the world. As you can see from the survey sample, Spain’s average square feet living space is not the smallest but let’s see if we

can create the feeling of extra space and get closer to the average living space in France. • US: • Australia: • Denmark: • France: • Spain: • Ireland: • UK:

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You can create the feeling of extra floor space by increasing storage with clever use of furniture in an affordable way. Modern beds offer excellent storage space, with easy lift-up mattresses, also use footstools and ottomans to store unused items. Now you can now get rid of those bulky storage cupboards taking up valuable floor space in your bedrooms.

In children’s bedrooms keep the floors clear by using stackable coloured boxes and shelving to store toys and books. Do you really need a full size bed in the guest room for the occasional guest? Why not replace it with a sofa bed? Not only will the room look bigger but also you now have a quiet room for reading. The more floor area you keep clear the bigger the room will look. Get rid of clutter in the lounge and dining areas. Replace bulky or dark furniture with smaller, light-coloured furniture or shelving and you can even buy coffee tables with storage. Reduce the number of pictures on the walls.

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HELLE HOLLIS for car rental YOUR car hire company on the coast with a fair fuel policy and a range of unbeatable services HELLE Hollis is well-known on the Costa del Sol as one of the major companies that offers affordable car hire with no hidden extras. The Head Office is next to Malaga Airport, and is open 24 hours, seven days a week. Helle Hollis offers a personalised car hire service and one feels at home right upon arrival. In the comfortable waiting area, clients have free Wi-Fi and a PC service station is available if needed to print a boarding card. Helle Hollis offers a wide variety of smoke-free new cars such as the Citroen C4 Cactus, Opel Mokka or Citroen Grand Picasso. And most importantly Helle Hollis has a fair fuel policy whereby the client decides how he wishes to return the car with fuel. Helle Hollis will always refund to the nearest quarter of a full tank. Are you a homeowner with a holiday home on the Costa del Sol? Then the Home Owners’ Club gives the member

HELLE HOLLIS: Secure indoor parking, free Wi-Fi in reception, great customer service. 15 per cent discount on the car hire, free fast lane service with no waiting time upon arrival and an extra driver for free. Go to www.hellehollis.com for more information.

Helle Hollis INDOOR Parking Are you a resident on the coast and need parking for your private car? If so then Helle Hollis offers secure indoor parking just 800 metres away from

Malaga Airport. At the moment Helle Hollis is promoting a special yearly indoor parking offer where you get 14 months parking for the price of 12 months. Helle Hollis

has only 15 annual parking spaces left for this special offer, so hurry up if you wish to take advantage of this offer. Helle Hollis Parking is open 24 hours every day, and you can drop off and pick up your car as often as you wish. There are no restrictions, common in other parking companies, and a free courtesy bus service will take you to and from the airport. Helle Hollis Parking can also arrange vehicle inspections (ITV) and repairs while the car is parked so that it is ready and newly washed for your return to Spain. “Many choose us because the client wants assurance that his car is parked in a safe installation, with security and personal service - and we can confidently give them that,” said Hans Hugo, Managing Director at Helle Hollis. Tel: 951 01 40 58 www.hellehollisparking.com

The New Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept MOTORING SUPREMACY: The Bentley EXP 10.

‘THE future of Bentley’s design ambition. Today,’ is exactly what we would expect to hear from

Bentley as the marketing team whets our whistles with the latest vision of motoring supremacy.

You can almost picture the nostrils of the well-heeled city gent flare in admiration as he stands outside his country estate

and watches the latest Bentley EXP 10 glide by. With hand on heart and a shiver of pride, you can hear him say: “Wow!” The boys at Bentley go on to say: “This is a first look at our British interpretation of a pinnacle luxury, high performance two-seater sports car. A bold statement, and one which reflects Bentley’s progressive ideology in the use of ultra-modern automotive design, highly skilled handcrafting, the finest materials and advanced performance technology.” And, of course, it is a statement only Bentley could make.

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Car turning into lounge CARS today feature so many gadgets and are so comfortable that drivers feel like they are in their living rooms, according to th e I n st i t u t e o f Advanced Motorists (IAM). The comical image of Homer Simpson springs to mind, as the IAM says drivers are getting too distrac t e d b y sa t navs and mobile phones offering easy access to social media. The institute says car makers s hould n o t i n t r o d u c e gadgets which can distract drivers for more than t wo se c o n d s a n d wants new restrictions to be introduced on the use of ‘non-essential forms of technology.’

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Some might say... While reviewing a Suzuki Wagon R. “You do not just avoid the Suzuki Wagon R. You avoid it like you would avoid unprotected sex with an Ethiopian transvestite.”

Morgan to introduce fifth generation Aero 8 BRINGING a classic touch to modern motoring with a host of new features By Steve Walsh FIFTEEN years since the launch of the original Aero 8, Morgan is introducing the fifth generation of its iconic sports car.

The new design, that is thankfully still a throwback to the open cars from the 1960s, stays true to the company’s styling. With low-slung seating and a dramatic clamshell trunk that contains the double-lined mohair soft top, the car can also adorn an optional hard top. The interior

styling has been updated (but not too much) with new dashboard arrangements, realwood accents, leather trim, and textured box-woven carpets. A host of new features has been added for driver comfort and convenience, including an air-conditioning system, cruise control, and a BMW limited-slip differential. Safety improvements

include airbags, ABS, and anti-roll bars. The 4.8-litre V-8 engine offers 367 horse power with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Owners can customise the car with optional touchscreen media systems, detailing packages, and a variety of paint and leather combinations.

NEW DESIGN: A throwback to the open cars from the 1960s.

Even quicker cat THINKING about buying a new Jaguar F-Type? You’ve got a number of supercharged engine options to choose from, and soon you’ll have one more. According to Motor Trend Jaguar, its Special Vehicle Operations unit are working on a new SVR version of the FType, and it’s tipped to pack 600 or more horsepower. That’s more than anything Jaguar has offered for public consumption to date, but follows a delineated progression

of output. As it is, the 5.0-litre supercharged V8 offered at launch in the F-Type convertible was already churning out 500 metric horsepower. Then came the F-Type R coupe that bumped output up to 550, fol-

F-TYPE: Soon there will be one more super-charged engine option.

lowed by the limited-edition Project 7 roadster with 575. Topping 600 would only follow naturally, then, but would give the F-Type a broad range of outputs, starting at 335 hp and nearly doubling once it hits the SVR.

ASTON MARTIN has announced it will bring the DBX crossover concept car unveiled at Geneva’s motor show this year into production. In a statement announcing £200m of fresh funding, new CEO Andy Palmer confirmed Aston will move into the luxury GT crossover market.

4x4 in the pipeline for Lotus BRITISH sports car manufacturer Lotus have confirmed that they are to pr oduce a 4x4. The Norfolk firm, whose nam e you nor mally see adorni ng som e of t he world’s most fabulous sports cars flying around the Grand Prix circuit, is developing a mid-sized, road-biased 4x4 with the likes of the Porsche Macan in its sights.

ICONIC: The fifth generation sports car.

JAGUAR working on a new SVR 600hp version of the F-Type

Aston moving to luxury GT

The Classic Car Club of Andalucia five-day tour ends THE Classic Car Club of Andalucia (CCCA) Tour d’Algarve finished in Benaojan on Monday after a fiveday motor fest, where 35 cars and 70 people enjoyed fivestar hotels and restaurants both to and from the Algarve. Ian Giles, Chairman of the CCCA said: “It was an amazing event, and it seemed such a shame when it was all over.” Peter and Sue Cross won the award for the most desirable car with their beautiful Jaguar E-Type Roadster. CCCA will be advertising

their next five-day Tour Clasicos La Mancha, which will run at the end of October, shortly. The June classic car run will start from the Lake Vinuela Hotel on Saturday, June 6. And registrations for this should be made to the club in May. June will also see the CCCA Summer Ball take place at the Hotel Tamisa Golf on Friday 26. This is always a marvellous party, and one of their highlights of the year. For details about the club: www.cccandalucia.com

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Joy for Chelsea, Bingham, Lorenzo, Gloucester and the West Indies Sixty years ago floodlights were switched on for the first time at the ‘old’ Wembley when London played Frankfurt in an Inter Cities Fairs Cup game. Soon afterwards England played Spain in the first international under lights at the stadium.

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*STARTING with football, and on Tuesday and last night we had the first legs of the Champions League semi-finals, while this evening it’s the first legs of the Europa League semis. * This coming weekend the 10 Premier League matches are champions Chelsea v Liverpool, Arsenal v Swansea, Manchester City v QPR, Crystal Palace v Manchester United, Newcastle v WBA, Hull v Burnley (a real six-pointer this), Aston Villa v West Ham, Everton v Sunderland, Stoke v Spurs and Leicester v Southampton. * It was Jorge Lorenzo, Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi 1-2-3 in last weekend’s Spanish MotoGP. Rossi leads fellow Italian Andrea Dovizioso in the driver’s standings by 15 points (82-67).

GRAND PRIX: Coming from Barcelona this weekend. * Lewis Hamilton and his fellow drivers will be in Barcelona for the Spanish F1 Grand Prix... 200 cyclists will ride in the Giro d’Italia... golfers will tee-off in the Players Championship in Sawgrass... the Badminton horse trials continue until Sunday... and tomorrow EngStuart Bingham is the 2015 World Snooker Champion.

land’s cricketers play Ireland in an ODI in Dublin. LAST WEEK’S ACTION FOOTBALL - Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 1-0 to clinch their third PL title under Jose Mourinho, ‘Player of the Year’ Eden Hazard scoring the winner with a penalty follow-up. Manchester City won at Tottenham and WBA triumphed at Old Trafford for the second season running, also 1-0.

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RUGBY UNION - Toulon defeated Clermont 24 points to 18 to lift the European Champions Cup for the third year running while Gloucester defeated Edinburgh in the European Challenge Cup final. CRICKET - England lost the third and final Test against the West Indies in Barbados. Set 192 to win, the hosts won by five wickets to level the series with one game drawn. SNOOKER - After 20 years of trying, Stuart Bingham is the 2015 World champion after beating Shaun Murphy 18 frames to 15 in a tense final at The Crucible.

* Bournemouth (3-0 winners at Charlton) clinched the Championship title, pipping Watford while Derby County and Wolves had to settle for the Play-offs. * Sad days for Cheltenham and Tranmere Rovers however. They both drop into non-League football, the latter for the very first time.

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End of the season MIRAFLORES BC was the venue for this end of season tournament and, as in keeping with many events during the winter, there were a large number of upsets. This event provides a totally different concept to the open events which are prevalent during the season. While Superbowl BC teams populated the winners’ podium most often, Belplaya BC took the rest of the titles, including both the prestigious singles titles. Lauro Golf BC, and Belplaya BC, ultimately monopolised the finalists’ positions.

Top: Fours. Bottom left: Ladies’ Singles winner. Bottom right: Men’s Singles winner.

Improve your short game Jordan Gibb (European Challenge Tour Player)

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THE long game is, of course, just one piece of the golfing puzzle. If that was the only thing that mattered, Lee Westwood and Sergio Garcia would have more than a few major titles to their names already. Even if you feel that your long game needs a lot of work, the reality is that, for most people, the biggest return on investment will come from improving the short game. It is much easier to trim three or four shots off your round by improving your chipping and putting than it is to save those shots with your woods and irons.

As I mentioned last week, we should be looking to close the gap between practice and play. Sometimes when I am with students, I will watch them putt freely for a minute before asking them to place a ball 10 feet from the hole and tell them that the putt is on the 18th hole to win the club match-play tournament. Suddenly the putt is being inspected from every angle, the ball is being lined up and, after eight practice strokes, the ball dribbles up short of the hole. Our routine when we practise should be the same as on the course. You will develop your own rituals organically through proper practice. Instead of standing five feet from the hole with 10 balls, take one ball and play 18 holes on the putting green keeping score, finishing out every hole. This 20 minute practice putting routine will

give you a way to measure your performance for the day as well as your improvement over time. You only get one chance at each putt on the course so it makes sense to practise this way. Every putt will be different so you will be working on your greenreading and this will improve concentration. Set a goal for each day, try and break your record. When you have fun and are engaged in your practice, results will follow. The same philosophy applies to chipping. Instead of hitting the same shot over and over again, play 18 different short game shots, six easy, six medium and six difficult shots and record your distances from the hole. Try and beat your best each day and watch your game improve. This week sees the launch of the 2015 Jordan Gibb Club. See www.jordangibbgolf.com for details.

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TENNIS - Roger Federer won his first clay GOLF - Rory McIlroy beat Gary court title for three years when beating Woodland to win his first WGC Pablo Cuevas in Istanbul. Match Play title at Bridgetown.

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Decider for top champ EL HIGUERAL, on the road to Benahavis, witnessed Torreblanca Golf Society’s Stableford competition to decide who plays in the Champion of Champions in June. The winner, with a total of 43 points was Sue Cobb, playing off 20.4. Second with 38 points was David Laybourn, and third place was taken by David Allison with 37 points. This win sees Sue Cobb once again back on top of the order of merit. If you want to know more about the friendliest golf society on the coast, visit the website at www.torreblanca golf society.co.uk

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Costa Gaels get ready to party at family festival MAY 23 set for a fun event at Los Monteros By Wendy Ann Cowham COSTA Gaels Gaelic Football Club are hoping to have a whale of a time on May 23 at their festival to which all the family are invited. There will be a tournament to welcome Gibraltar Gaels and Eire Og Seville and possibly Granada GAA. It is a free event and should prove to be a great day out. Find more details and also register at www.costa

CELEBRATING: Costa Gaels GFC.

Spanish sun shines on tourers THE sun came back just in time for Benavista’s match against the visiting team, the Chiltern Tourers. A pleasant afternoon was had by all. Hopefully, the club will see them back next year. The first of May dawned hot and sunny,

and Benavista members enjoyed a silly day. The winners were Roger Fabron and Bill Davey and, with a very useful booby prize each, the runners-up were Lucy Goodson and Christine Wienand. All smiles at Benavista.

gaels.com. The festival will take place at the Marbella Rugby Club Los Monteros, starting at noon until 9pm. There will be bouncy castles for the children, a BBQ and live entertainment after the tournament. This is another great event that brings all nations together of all ages and abilities and sponsored by Biddy Mulligans in La Cala.

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New look THIS weekend’s Spanish GP will see Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button race in graphite-coloured cars in Barcelona to reduce reflection problems realised under floodlighting.

Footie fest THE eagerly anticipated Capital One Cup final between Chelsea and Tottenham will kick off on Saturday. In Spain, Barca take on Real Sociedad, while real Madrid host Valencia. On Sunday Malaga take on Almeria away.

Clay climax THIS weekend will see the climax of the 2015 Mutua Madrid Open. Andy Murray’s chances will be better as his nemesis Djokovic will not be taking part.