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LOST & FOUND An operation went underway on Friday to try to recover a man who went missing after an attempt to swim to Benidorm island, the Guardia Civil and local police searched Benidorm’s but the searches had to be called off due to lack of visibility, the man went missing at around 7.30pm. His partner sounded the alarm by calling
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112, when officers of the local police arrived at the scene she told them that. at 7pm, after drinking in bars of Benidorm town, the couple decided to get in the water her partner then indicated that he intended to swim to the island. From the time the alarm was raised, a helicopter and a salvage boat, a local police boat and the Underwater Special Task force from the Guardia Civil were mobilized. The search came with no success and they intended to restart the search in the morning.
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Benidorm or Bust Success The Benidorm or Bust car rally was yet again a big success, the cars arrived in Benidorm on Saturday and lined up for photos, before driving around the town and showing off their masterpieces. We saw them around town and there was smiles all-round the event raises thousands for charity with each team donating for their pre-
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continued from page 1 The man then appeared at his hotel 3.30am naked and extremely disorientated, he had scratches on his body and his legs were covered in blood but other than that appeared to be in normal health. He told authorities that after a short time in the water he got tired and wanted to turn back but was confused and disorientated, while trying to return to the beach he saw the helicopter and boats and tried to get their attention by waving first with his hands and then by removing his bathing suit. He managed to swim to some rocks which explained the cuts and scratches and then walked back to his hotel. This is not the first time tourists have tried the swim under the influence of alcohol and got into difficulties.
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Welcome Readers...
Dear readers After a packed weekend full of activities and with pure wall to wall sunshine it’s weather to die for. The week ahead is set to be one that offers plenty of the same with temperatures reaching mid 20's so for all holiday makers it is exactly what they’ve come here for. The Spanish bank holiday last Thursday (labour day) was a midweek holiday that seemed to throw a few of us out of sync with banks closed as well as most other services, it seems almost the norm here and that on a regular basis there is a fiesta or something else that impacts on the normal working week. Spanish life is so different in many ways to that in the UK it takes you back in time to the days where in the UK our banks closed at 3.30pm. We thought
back then how can banks do that when all other businesses worked until 5 or 6? Well it still happens here except its 2pm so if you find it difficult to do your banking business in the mornings then you will have to find a way to fit in to the system and habits of the Spanish. Some of the cultural habits are great to get a taste of and others would not suit most of us at all, the idea of sleeping in the afternoon "SIESTA" is a great way to break up the day recharge our batteries and then be bright and full of energy for the evening. But a beer or glass of wine in the morning for breakfast is not quite as appealing for most Brits but is another cultural habit that is quite normal for Spanish people, and what's amazing is the workers who are in
cafés anytime during the morning from as early as 8:30am you will see glasses of beer and wine being consumed along with breakfast snacks and coffee, then it's off back to work fed and watered until 2pm that is! Tell us about your experiences and opinions on the life and cultural differences here is Spain whether you live here or if you’re visiting we would love to know more about what you see and find out. You can visit us at the press office in the indoor market aisle 6 and bring us your local news also business owners can come along to place their adverts in next week’s issue. Call us on 965 020 250 or e mail buzz@vistacostablanca.com Have a great week, Marco
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SPIKED
THE NUMBER of people taking up off-road cycling is growing at a fast pace and apart from the obvious risks involved in cycling over rugged terrain many who practice the sport are complaining that traps are being deliberately set to injure them.
But it is not just off-road cyclists who are being targeted. User of trial bikes and quads are also reporting that traps designed to puncture tyres are being put out on many of the routes they use.
Profits plunge at Spanish bank BBVA Spain's second-biggest bank by market capitalisation, BBVA, said Wednesday its profits plunged by nearly two thirds in the first quarter but its ratio of risky assets eased. The bank recorded quarterly profits of 624 million euros ($865 million), down 64 percent from a year earlier when its earnings were exceptionally boosted by the sale of certain assets. BBVA was hurt like all of Spain's banks by its exposure to the real estate sector which collapsed in 2008 after a 10-year boom. It said Wednesday however that it could see "clear signs of improvement" in asset quality. Its ratio of high-risk loans decreased for the first time since 2011, from 6.8 to 6.6 percent on a quarterly basis. Two other major banks, Santander and Caixabank, have also reported a lowering of their ratio of high-risk loans -mostly bad real estate assets left over from the crash. This strengthening in the first quarter could indicate a possible turning point for Spain as it crawls out of recession.
The councillor for Employment, Angeles Valdivieso , has presented the 'EmprendeAventura' program which aims to promote entrepreneurship through business management training with particular emphasis on strategy, the model business, preparation of the business plan and the project presentation. In the presentation the councilor was with Jordi Tormo, representative of the European Business and Innovation Centre ( BIC ) in Alcoy, and Ramón López, representative of La Caixa .
HELP YOURSELF
A man who specialised in robbing luxury yachts based in Alicante port has been arrested and accused of stealing from
BRITS STILL WANT SPAIN
Spain is still the most popular country that Brits want to retire to, despite recent figures showing a major exodus over the last few years from ex-pats returning home. The uSwitch survey saw the UK named the worst country for quality of life in Europe, whilst at the other end, France came top for the 3rd year running, closely followed by Spain, which led the list as the most desired country that people want to live in.
Employment department launches the program “EmprendeAventura”
at least a dozen vessels. The 40 year old Slovak thief would in most cases make a first move for the fridge and help himself to an impromptu snack of food and drink, with authorities confirming that he had an alcohol problem. The man has a similar history of offences in the Barcelona area, and he also filched various high end items worth thousands of Euros like cosmetics and jewellery.
This program has the slogan " An innovative way to learn how to create your business" and is aimed at entrepreneurs with an idea or project and business start-ups (from 2013). The training will start next Tuesday, May 6 and will have 6 sessions in the Center for Employment Training " Pepita Puchades " concluding on May 28 , the date on which , in a public ceremony , the presentation of the different projects developed will take place. The best of them will be awarded with a tablet. Valdivieso thanked the BIC , promoter entity of this activity , the choice of Benidorm for this program and emphasized the collaboration of La Caixa and the Valencian Institute of Tourism Technologies . The councillor stressed that " our region is the major center for entrepreneurship and business to be fostered by initiatives such as the one presented here , and promoting, supporting and disseminating any initiative to improve the competitiveness of our business sector that is one of the key objectives within our Department . " The courses are free pre -registration online through the web - www.ceei-alcoy.com
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Banged Up NICE AND HEALTHY
The brand new terrace at Bobby’s Bar was heavily damaged last week, the terrace was only erected a couple of months ago and it’s hard to understand how this was an accident. A female driver was trying to leave a parking space outside the pub when she managed to reverse up the curb and
Spain’s healthcare system is the best in Europe, claims a new study. And the country is ranked fifth best in the world, in the study by Bloomberg which measured efficiency, life expectancy and cost. The report comes after a number of studies which showed that Spanish health care has deteriorated dramatically over recent years due to national budget cuts.
British medical journal ‘The Lancet’ recently slammed its quality following drastic 30% cuts over the last few years. Despite this, Spain’s efficiency rating was 68.3, its life expectancy was 82.3, and the cost of healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita was 10.4%. This is compared to the UK’s efficiency rating of 55.7, life expectancy of 80.8, and healthcare cost percentage of 9.4%.
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continue over about 8 feet of pavement finally colliding with a metal beam suspending the terrace. The Managers of the bar were close by and police were called to the scene, the incident happened at 10.30am and the driver had 3 children as passengers in the vehicle. When asked how she had managed to reverse directly up a curb and onto the terrace her reply was as simple as “My foot slipped” we can all understand accidents happen but at the scene you have trouble to comprehend the accident as you could only think that it looks like criminal damage! It is a miracle nobody was hurt as a little later on the terrace would have been filled with customers, the owners hope to have the damages repaired quickly as the driver would try to avoid any extra costs such as “Loss of Business Earnings”
A 41 year old Egyptian woman was used as a virtual slave by a 62 year old businessman who has been arrested by the National Police in the Alicante area. When she told him that she had had enough, he allegedly withheld her passport and demanded a payment of 4 thousand euros. Agents freed her and found she was working without any formal contract, and also discovered weapons in the man’s house. He’s facing a variety of charges including illegal detention and gun possession in addition to breaking employment laws.
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CALLING ALL SHOPPERS Benidorm Outlet Fair
The 2nd open-air 'outlet fair' is to hit the Benidorm streets this week. There will be an outlet shopping fair in Benidorm from the 9th to the 11th May, last years event went so well it is anticipated that there will be as many as 40 different stalls. They have made some improvements to the layout to give all stalls a fair share of visibility for the public who pass by, also including a bar and a children’s play area and also no commercial zones are created to form hotspots, to help encourage people to look round everywhere and explore all the fantastic products on offer. Many of the local shops will be selling their end of line items and surplus stock at bargain prices, you will find clothes to souvenirs all offering huge discounts of between 50-70% on the original price.
The fair will take place in the Town Hall Square ("Plaza SSMM Los Reyes de Espaùa") It’s an opportunity to pick up a real steal, with over 40 retail outlets setting up shop, al fresco-style, in front of the town hall in the centrally located plaza, The last outlet fair took place last November and they are hoping to host 2 per year and it is scheduled that the next fair will take place in September. The stalls will be open from 11:00 in the morning until 22:00 at night so make sure you head down and check out some of the great bargains, or just window shop and enjoy a drink at the bar.
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POOL PARTY
The tropical theme bar Wai-Ki-Ki is the only bar in Benidorm with its very own pool, you can find them on
early evening a perfect start to a great night out. The party wouldn’t be complete without great
Avenida Almeria near just off Calle Gerona near Stardust, they are now running pool party’s every weekend with a free BBQ and unlimited drinks which includes beer, wine, sangria and vodka cocktails. The party starts at 2pm and runs through to the
music and they have the very best tracks playing along with some fantastic guest DJ’s! For more information or tickets visit The Wai-Ki-Ki Bar or send them a message on Facebook. www.facebook.com/waikik ipoolparty
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Strange News PARTY AT 30,000FT
Cheeky Ryanair cabin crew encouraged passengers to play a rowdy game of 'toss the toilet roll' to win free booze on a flight. The pass-the-parcel lavatory game at 30,000ft enraged some on board who were travelling to sun-kissed Tenerife from Manchester. Rows of passengers were divided into two teams by a male member of the cabin crew and played six or seven rounds in a desper-
ate bid to win a "free bar". Music promoter and DJ Chris Prudence, 29, from Moreton, Wirral, said he settled into his seat for the journey only for "all hell to break loose". The game began two-and-a-half hours into Ryanair flight 4332 on Easter Sunday afternoon and lasted for about 20 minutes, according to the irate passenger. Mr Prudence said: "I was sitting in my seat minding my own business when this blaring
voice said whichever team managed to get a toilet roll to the back of a plane first won. "The prize was a free bar which meant free alcoholic drinks to a flight full of lads and holidaymakers. "There were all these hands in the air flailing wildly as this bundle, which was quite heavy, made its way to down the aisles to the back of the plane. "I wasn't playing the game and the toilet roll hit me and a poor pensioner who was nodding off when the roll bashed into her
face." Afterwards, the cheeky cabin crew admitted that there was NO prize of a free bar. Ryanair say they are investigating the alleged melee. He is planning to complain to Ryanair because of their "unprofessionalism and disregard for the well-being of its passengers". A spokesperson for Ryanair said: "There was no offer of a ‘free bar’ on this or any other Ryanair flight and no free drinks were dispensed. "Cabin crew were interacting with our customers and arranged a pass the parcel competition, but this was in a spirit of good fun."
chimney and into her living room every night. ‘I am thinking that with the weather change they will go away…I hope,’ Mrs Brown said. She revealed that she has tried to clean up the mess that the birds make with a vacuum but it just sends the birds into a flap. Given Mrs Brown will no doubt be keen to avoid her life mirroring any other Hitchcock films, she might want to avoid secluded motels for a while. Just to be safe.
A village cricket team has been BANNED from hitting sixes - because the ball keeps ending up in a neighbouring garden. Britwell Salome Cricket Club in Oxfordshire have had to enforce a "local rule", which means no runs will be scored if the boundary his hit due to an increasing number of complaints. Diana Attenborough has grown angry by the number of balls landing in her garden and complained that it was dangerous - even threatening to take the club to court. And although thousands of pounds have been spent
on a 50ft net, Attenborough wasn't convinced and demanded a rule change. She said: "The old net was much lower so the balls came over and made it very dangerous to be in the garden. We came to an amicable situation." However, one club member isn't in agreement and berated the decision which will hinder scores severely. They added: "Village cricket is not exactly awash with cash so they can't risk ending up in court. "It's ridiculous. Imagine footballers being told they can't shoot outside the area!"
The Birds are here!
When Californian Shirley Brown came home last Friday she found hundreds of wild birds had come down her chimney into her house. The birds, which she believes were trying to hide from the storm that evening, were in her kitchen, behind her TV, on the ceiling fan – and even under the sofa. ‘There were 200 to 300 of them,’ said Mrs Brown. Now the birds come streaming down the
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FISH NOT JUST ON FRIDAYS
The British visitors and many locals enjoy a regular feast of the famous favourite from back home FISH & CHIPS. June & Steve from Leeds have been the owners of Rays ll since 1985 and continue to put a big smile on the faces of their customers by serving top quality fish and chips. So what makes Rays ll stand out from the rest and makes the real difference to the quality? We went along to talk to June and Steve to find out more.
June explained “the prime Icelandic Cod is skinless and boneless the best chunky fish fillets cooked fresh for each order. Also we use only high grade sunflower seed oil making your fish and chips vertically cholesterol free”. So what about the chips we asked “Chips are not just chips you can find all sorts of chips around thin, fat, literally hundreds of types, we are proud of our chips at Rays 11 you get fresh potato chips not frozen and
they are cooked to perfection”. The menu includes a very special offer of White Fillet Fish, Chips and Mushy Peas for only - 3.75€. Other special menus include 5.25€ with a choice of 7 desserts. And if you don’t want Fish and Chips then the special price includes a choice of homemade chicken curry with rice or southern fried chicken breast and chips. There are so many choices it’s amazing and something for everyone which is great if you’re in a group or as a
family. Rays ll are famous for the quality of the fish so we had to try it, the choice from Haddock or Cod served with bread & butter mushy peas tea or coffee or a lager shandy for only 7.95€ is extremely good value. The batter was golden and crispy and when cutting through to the chunky white fillet you could see how soft and tender the fish was. It tasted amazing and together with the mushy peas and delicious chunky chips I was appreciating every moment. The portion size was generous in fact I had no space
for a dessert although I had noticed that the menu has a host of British favourites that include homemade apple crumble, trifle, cheesecake treacle or jam sponge with custard, chocolate fudge cake with hot chocolate sauce are just some of the desserts available. June and Steve gave us some of the history because I had like most people who have been to Benidorm noticed that there are three Fish and Chip Restaurants called Rays. Rays 1 is in the Old Town which was the first Rays Chippy in Benidorm but does not have the same owners as Rays ll. The original Ray’s team together with June and Steve included the three restaurants until they made them independent. June and Steve are the owners of Rays ll and you can easily find them just behind EuroTabaco on the main Avenida Mediterraneo in the Rincon only one street back from the beach front. You can stop by at Rays for snacks, sandwiches & rolls from 2.30€ and other food choices include Liver & Onions, Homemade Faggots, Homemade Pies, Steak and Kidney Puddings, Burgers, Sausages, Fish Fingers, Fresh Salads with Coleslaw, Chilli Con Carne and many more home cooked specials. We recommend you visit Rays ll and don’t forget to mention you have seen them in the Weekly Buzz. Their VISTA CARD offer is 10% off the main menu. The prices and special offers in this article can only be found in Rays II.
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JUDGE JULES
Judge Jules first took to the decks in 1987, launching a career that has notched up millions of miles, a legacy of spins of the decks and countless gigs in farflung destinations, as well as the odd dirty warehouse thrown in for good measure. Jules’ DJ sets are the
epitome of what DJing is about - passion and crowd-connection, amazing tunes and a set of hands capable of the most nimble of mixing. Jules has enjoyed and long and influential heritage on radio over a 20 year period, with Kiss FM, then Radio 1, and now his internationally-syndicated Global Warm Up show, winning numerous awards and plaudits from music fans and fellow DJs along
the way. n October 2006 a personal ambition was realised as Jules released his debut solo album, Proven Worldwide, in both the UK and US. Eagle-eared listeners may have heard the man himself contribute vocals on a few tracks. In 2009, Jules released his second artist album, Bring The Noise on Maelstrom Records which featured a selection of ‘tried and tested’ dancefloor bombs.
The third album is currently under production. Judge Jules will be rocking out at the Jokers Nightclub in the English centre of Benidorm on the 17th of May brought to you by Wildstyle Benidorm, for tickets visit the Just FK-IT Shop on Calle Lepanto or visit their website http://justfkit.com/
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ELCHE Elche is the third major city of the Valencian autonomous region in terms of population, territory and resources. It has an array of interesting places to visit, many of which few tourists get to see.
The city is known as the City of Palms due to the fact that it is located within the largest Palm forest in Europe. The Palmeral of Elche is surpassed in size only by some in Arab countries, and includes the Parque Municipal and many other orchards (huertos), covering over 3.5 km². It contains more than 11,000 palm trees, most of which are date palms, with a few trees up to 300 years old. At its peak, in the 18th century, it may have covered an area twice as large, with up to 200,000 trees. The dates are harvested in December. It is thought that palms were originally planted in this location as early as the 5th century BC by Carthaginians who settled in south-east Spain. The plantation survived under the Romans and was expanded under the rule of the Moors, including the irrigation system extended in the times of Abd ar-Rahman I and which remains in use today. The formal landscape of the Palmeral that still exists today was created when the city was under Moorish control in the 10th century. You can best explore Elche on foot. Why not climb the narrow steps up to the roof of the Basilica, from where you get a wonderful view over the city and its palms. You can visit the various museums including the award winning Archaeological and History Museum or get to know more about the palms at the Huerto del Cura. Stroll through the Municipal Park and go into the Visitors Centre for an audio visual introduction to the city or take the small Tourist Train. Elche has some great shopping. The Salvador Artesano shoe factory outlet is the largest of all the Salvador Artesano shops and is a must for all shoe lovers as it is about the size of a football pitch! Nearby is the El Corte Ingles, and The L’Aljub is a large indoor mall with Eroski, Bershka, C&A, Zara, H&M, Primark and many more shops, plus a Comic Park to keep the Children enter-
The City of palms with a bejewelled dame
tained, and free parking! Elche had two major emplacements throughout its history. The first one was in the archaeological site of l’Alcudia, situated 2 kilometres (1.24 mi) south of the present city centre, from the Neolithic period until the Visigoth period and it offered the strategic advantage of easy defence thanks to the Vinalopó River. Up until 280 B.C was the splendid period of the Iberian civilization in which sculptures such as the Dama de Elche (Lady of Elche) were created. This sculpture is the main example of this period and it is kept in the National Archaeological Museum of Madrid and it represents the bust of a richly bejewelled woman. The Christian conquest by James I of Aragon in 1265 forced the Moors to move to the Raval de Sant Joan and the Jews to the present Church of El Salvador. In the early 17th Century, Elche lost one third of its population due to the expulsion of the Moors. In the 19th Century appeared the important activity of making espadrilles and it led to the present footwear industry that boosted the growing of the city.
Traditions The religious festivities mark the city calendar with unavoidable dates such as “Palm Sunday” that has been declared of International Tourist Interest. In this celebration thousands of Elche’s citizens parade along the streets bearing their blanched palm leaves in a beautiful prelude to Holy Week. The festivities reach their zenith in August with the celebrations in honour of the patron saint the Virgin of the Assumption. Celebrations begin with a procession of Moors and Christians. The streets are filled with lights, colours, splendour, fireworks and music for days. The Nit de l’Albà (the Night of Daybreak) is one of the most remarkable moments of the festivities: the Elche sky lights up with hundreds of fireworks honouring the Patron Saint and making magical the night of August 13th. The main event of the fiestas is the Misteri d’Elx (Mistery Play of Elx), a lyrical medieval drama depicting the Dormition and Assumption in Heaven of the Virgin Mary. Many citizens of Elche participate in this ceremony processing through the streets of the old Vila Murada, or walled city, bearing lit candles. There is also a pagan side of the fiesta since many of the citizens remain awake until dawn having fun. As well as its rich cultural heritage, Elche also offers a wide range of local dishes using the great variety produced in the
area. Its fertile region and proximity to the coast has historically influenced the local cuisine. The most widely known dish of Elche is “Arroz con costra” (literally, rice with a burnt base) but there also other delicious dishes such as “Arroz con Conejo y Caracoles” (rice with rabbit and snails) and “Puchero con Pelotas” (a type of stew with meatballs wrapped in cabbage leaves). Another exquisite dish is the “Mujol del Hondo” (mullet from El Hondo with garlic mayonnaise and local seafood). For dessert the locally grown fruits are delicious (dates, figs, pomegranates, etc.) as well as the “Tortada de Elche” (a tasty local sweetmeat) and the “Pan de Higo” (a cake of compressed figs with slivers of almond). Traditional drinks include the distilled flowers of Arabian lavender, distilled aniseed (the popular “Nugolet”) and date liquor.
Places of Interest • Tourist Office: more information about the museums, cathedral and buildings, as well as the walking routes, a summary of which is after the ideas of things to do in Elche section. Remember that most museums are closed on a Monday and for siesta which is generally 14.00-16.00 in the winter and 14.00-17.00 in the summer. • Tourist Train: something different and an introduction to Elche’s Municipal park. It departs everyday from the Municipal park near the dove cote. The journey last about 30 mins and costs 2.50€. The Tourist Office for information about the museums and other places of interest: • Archaeological Museum MAHE: located in the Palacio de Altamir it has permanent displays of Iberian and Roman pieces. • Arab Bath Museum: displays the remains of an Arabic bathing house. • Museum of Contemporary Art: has a large collection of vanguard art, especially by Spanish artists. • La Alcudia Museum: archaeological site where the bust of the ‘Dama de Elche’ was discovered. • Palaeontological Museum: displays in chronological order the history of the earth including fossils and archaeological finds. • Palm Grove Museum: reveals the origins, history, development and culture of the Elx Palm Groves. • Huerto del Cura Museum: is an artistic garden, covering 13,000m2 with displays of Mediterranean and tropical plants including the famous Imperial Palm. • Visitors Centre: houses a detailed audiovisual presentation on the city: its history, traditions, culture, fiestas and economy. • Basilica de Santa Maria: the cathedral of the city, you can walk up the stairs to the bell tower for great views over the city. • Municipal Park: covering an area of approximately 20,000m2 these plantations were bequeathed to the city in 1661, a beautiful green space for all to enjoy. • Palm Grove: declared a World Heritage Site in 2000 by UNESCO it is the largest in Europe, boasting more than 200,000 palm trees, best explored via the walking route. • Torre de la Calahorra Building: The square Moorish Tower from the late 12th century defended the city’s most important gate to the road to Alicante.
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The Best Boat Trips In Costa Blanca Excursiones Maritimas Benidorm SL has been offering the very best trips for 30 years to Benidorm Island and other fantastic destinations such as The Harbour of Calpe or The Historical Isle of Tabarca aboard their “Golondrinas” (Pleasure Boats) Catamarans and Aquascopes. Benidorm Island give us the iconic backdrop that you can see from the shoreline from the Levante beach all the way down to La Cala it is apparently the missing chunk that’s missing from the Puig Campana mountain behind Benidorm.
The Legend of Benidorm Island The story (apparently true) starts with a giant called Roldan who once lived on the mountain of Puig Campana. Roldans wife Alda was blessed with amazing beauty; in fact she was so beautiful that it angered the Gods, they were so jealous of her beauty that they condemned her to die on a summers evening at sunset. Roldan, who loved Alda very much, was furious with the Gods and as sunset approached, he could no longer control his anger so he kicked part of the mountain straight into the sea so the sunlight would not disappear, thus giving Roldan and his wife Alda an extra couple of minutes together before she died. Benidorm Island is said to be the missing piece of the mountain that Roldan kicked out. Benidorm Island is one of the most recognized symbols of the town and if you’ve never made the journey across the
bay to explore it, then you really should, because it’s a great day out. The boat leaves every hour from Benidorm Habour and goes back and forth and Rincon De Loix (In Spring & Summer) so you can spend as little or as long as you like exploring the island. The journey time takes around 20 minutes each way and costs 14€ for adults and 11€ for children. The island measures 260m by 350m rising to 73m above sea level and is situated just two and a half nautical miles from the coast, the island is uninhabited and is a protected national park so you can explore the island by walking the trails and see the flourish of plants and natural wildlife. The island also has a bar and restaurant so you can enjoy the fantastic view of the Benidorm coastline while having a spot of lunch, maybe some tapas with a nice cold beer or a cheeky ice cream.
The Yellow Submarine Included in the price of your crossing is another trip on the Yellow Submarine which takes you on a short ride round the side of the island and you’ll see all sorts of marine life. The vessel isn’t actually a submarine as it doesn’t go underwater, to be more accurate it’s an ‘Aquascope ‘which provides you with a fantastic underwater experience. You will climb aboard and down into the hulled out vessel which is glass lined, allowing you to see and enjoy the marine life in the clear waters. •Start or opening time: Departure every hour from 10am. •Departures from the port (el Puerto) all year round and from the boarding platform in the Rincón de Loix next to the Hotel Nadal during the spring and summer season Benidorm Island - Adults: 14, 00 € Benidorm Island - Children: 11, 00 €
How do we get to the port? To make the journey you must first find the port which is between bays where the Poniente beach starts. You can either jump in a taxi to the port (ask for ‘el puerto’) or if you’re on the Levante side of town catch bus number 1, 4 or 10 to
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the end of the Avda Mediterraneo, walk along the Walking Street in the Old Town which comes out right by the port, then right to the end of the pier and that’s where you catch the boat.
The Historical Isle Of Tabarca The “Historical Isle of Tabarca” is a small island off Alicante’s coast, with a journey time of just two hours each way, aboard the high speed catamaran style vessel, this is another great day out especially as there’s a stop in Alicante for shopping and sightseeing on the way! The day costs just 27.50€ for adults and 18€ for kids and the boat departs at 10.30am. Tabarca is the only inhabited island in the Region of Valencia and is located opposite the city of Alicante, 11 nautical miles offshore and near the Santa Pola headland. It is approximately 1,800 metres long and measures some 400 metres across at its widest point.
Calpe The Rock of Ifach is more commonly known as “Calpe Rock” is the main attraction to tourists together with the harbour which is famous for its freshly caught fish, Calpe Rock has been a Natural Park since 1987 and if you are feeling energetic and adventurous you can even climb to the summit. Calpe was traditionally an agricultural population, producing almonds and raisins the economy also relied on fishing and salt extraction. The trip takes about 1 hour and only costs 22.50 for adults and 15 for kids, the boat leaves at 10.30am and the return journey from Calpe leaves at 4pm For more information call +34 96 585 00 52 or visit their office: Paseo Colón S/N Benidorm Harbour
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WHAT’S HOT AND WHAT’S NOT TELLS US UNIVERSAL LOUNGE BAR
KEYHOLE BAR
BAR DOMINO BENIDORM
Avenida del Albir 68 bajo, 03581 El Albir, Spain
20 la Gavina | Old Town, Benidorm, Spain
Carrer San Miguel 12 | Carrer Martinez Oriola 15, Benidorm, Spain
“Served with love”
“FRESH HOME MADE CHIPS!”
“Lovely Place with Great People”
Reviewed 26 April 2014 Great little place just off beach, great prices and a proper mug of coffee with cake, cheap and cheerful, great service, keep up the good work
Reviewed 29 March 2014 Had a great Monday night in Dominoes doing the quiz. A very friendly, welcoming bar which serves good quality food and offers an extensive range of beverages.
Reviewed 26 April 2014 Ready to serve you. They treated our kids with love and sincerety. Try the argentinian steak, SO good..breakfast as Well, excellent tortillas, desserts and ofcourse mojito and daquirys was awesome. I you visit Albir you have to come to Universal. They're really nice and the prices are fair
“Lovely lunches” Reviewed 15 April 2014 We stayed very local and used it on a few occasions, although the staffs English is not 100% the food and service was brilliant. I recommend the gambas salad! It was amazing also has a very good selection of world beers!
“ Delicious apple pie and coffee" Reviewed 14 March 2014 We came here by accident but what a surprise. Delicious Illy coffee and great tasty apple pie and cheesecake. All this for ten euros more. Definitely worth repeating!!!
“Love, love, love it!” Reviewed 2 October 2013 This is the best lounge bar cafe to go to in Albir by far. Ran by a lovely couple and their staff are also great. Friendly and super fast service. I go there most weeks for coffee early in the morning when they're busy and the service is still fab . They also serve the best make of coffee in the world (in my opinion) Italian brand "illy" Food also good they do a beautiful Caesar salad. Mmmmmmm.
“Fantastic bar friendly staff.” Reviewed 14 September 2013 Been going to Albir for the last five years and we have breakfast every day in The Universal. The coffee, croissant and spanish toasted baguettes are the best in town. All the staff are really friendly and professional, remembering what you like to eat and drink and enjoy listening to your broken Spanish with patience!. Wifi is available and they don't mind you sitting there for a couple of hours online, which is unlike some places. Spotlessly clean too.
“A little pearl”
“Warm welcome ”
Reviewed 28 March 2014 Found this place in the last month whilst on holiday.Two of us had an 8 ounce rump steak with onion rings, mushrooms chips, peas and side salad with a bottle of wine for just 14 Euros. Agreat meal and a great value. We went back 3 times. Well worth a visit!
Reviewed 21 March 2014 We popped in for a quick liquid refreshment. Very friendly and have wifi which the owner helped me with. Also kept the beers flowing for my boyfriend while I went shoe/ boot shopping xx
“An amazing little bar”
“Back-Street Gem”
Reviewed 19 January 2014 Not much to look at from the outside but don`t let this put you off everyone receives a very warm welcome from the owner Paul and his partner Natalie, there a wonderful couple, all the products used in this bar are fresh and cooked to a very high standard and if Paul has the ingredients he will make you whatever...
Reviewed 17 February 2014 During a weeks stay in Benidorm,we stumbled across this fantastic cafe/bar one lunchtime. Sat outside,in the sun we chose from an excellent menu where there was something for everyone. In total,we ate there 3 times and on our last visit had the best Scottish Breakfast which filled us up till our evening-meal. All freshly-made,to order and served with a smile. What more could you ask? Highly recommended.
“Absolutely the best steak!!”
“Great company and food!”
Reviewed 4 December 2013 Just been for a steak at the Keyhole, and it's not the first time .......The last one was gorgeous, as was this one ....consistently good,... Paul and Natalie are such good hosts, make you feel so welcome, and always take the time to chat even when they are busy ....Lovely bar with a nice sunny terrace ......a little Gem!!! ..Cannot recommend this bar enough....
Reviewed 17 February 2014 Great to be back for a short break was nice to meet the 'chefette',lovely warm friendly welcome nothing too much trouble and fab food,couldn't fault it,looking forward to coming back again soon,cheers Del and Gareth!
“Excellent”
“Great all round”
Reviewed 27 November 2013 We have been using this bar since Paul and Natalie took over. It is fantastic. The food is all home cooked. and in my opinion the best place to eat in Benidorm if I could give them 10 stars I would. Paul and Natalie are very friendly, drinks are good value and the food is excellent. Give it a try you won't be dissapointed.
Reviewed 11 January 2014 This was our first time in Benidorm and since we didn't know the area, Bar Domino was recommended by a friend, we went there for the first time at the beginging of our stay and ate and drank there until we left. The food is amasing and the staff amd atmosphere is so welcoming all the time. The quiz night is also one not to miss, such a laugh!! Deffinately go back when we come again!!
“Little diamond, well worth a visit” Reviewed 24 October 2013 Anyone visiting Benidorm has to visit the Keyhole. Situated in the central area between the Old and new town, this little bar offers everything at great prices. Paul and Natalie are very friendly and will make all feel welcome. Don't look at the map on Tripadvisor as this will be misleading. Head for the Burger King in the old town and it's just behind. Can't wait to visit next year.
“Always a quality welcome and quality food” Reviewed 13 January 2014 Great friendly people, and smashing food if you are after a taste of home. Real value for money meals and a cracking cuppa tea. Thank you guys. PS We tried out the new cheffette, and she passed!
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HAVE YOU GOT SPECS Spectacle Wearer of the Year APPEAL? Competition Launched in Spain 1st May 2014 - Specsavers Opticas have launched the first Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards in Spain to recognise specs as a fashion statement as well as a visual aid and celebrate the millions of ordinary people in Spain who look amazing in their glasses. They are searching for specs wearing champions who make their specs a part of their identity, no matter what their age or style. The competition is open from 1st-31st May and entries can be made via Facebook specsaversopticas or online at Specsavers.es/loveglasses. Entrants simply need to submit a recent colour photo of themselves wearing glasses. The person crowned the overall Spectacle Wearer of the Year will win a makeover, photo-shoot and a pair of designer frames. There will also be 8 semi-finalists who will win a pair of designer frames each. Details on the competition can be found on the website specsavers.es/loveglasses The competition will be officially launched in all of their eight Spanish stores in May, with a frame styling day. All Specsavers staff are fully trained to offer style advice on the latest trends and styles to suit all face
shapes and help make glasses wearers look and feel great. Lisa James from Specsavers Opticas in Guardamar commented “Grab some style advice from our team, pick up some cool frames and then enter the competition for the chance of being the Spectacle wearer of the year and winning a great prize. We want to celebrate all those people who look great in their glasses, so come and join in!” Specsavers will also be collecting unwanted glasses for Lions Club International to donate to those in need.
Frame Styling Events Dates & Locations •Specsavers Opticas Benidorm 1st May - c/ de Gambó 2, Benidorm, 03503, Alicante •Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja 7th May – Avda. Rosa Mazon Valero, (Opposite Habaneras Shopping Centre), 03184, Torrevieja. •Specsavers Opticas Javea: 9th May – Avda. del Pla 125, 03738, Javea •Specsavers Opticas Calpe: 9th May – Avda. de los Ejércitos Españoles 6, 03710, Calpe •Specsavers Opticas Guardamar 21st May 11.00-15.00 - Avda. País Valenciano 43-Bajo, Guardamar del Segura, Alicante, 03140
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Skin Protection from UV Rays Over-exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation either from natural sunlight or from artificial sources such as sunbeds is the main cause of 80% of skin cancers. So protect yourself when the UV index is 3 or higher. •When it is sunny, spend limited time outdoors during the peak hours of 11am to 3pm. •Sunscreens do not offer 100% protection and should be used in addition to other precautions. •Early detection of skin cancer is very important so examine your own skin approximately once a month. If in doubt, get it checked out by a GP. Also pay attention to the following risk factors: •Children - due to the sensitive nature of their skin should always be protected from the sun. •A personal or family history of having a melanoma.
sand, or other surfaces. •Find an obliging tree to cool down under. •Organise indoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
Clothing Clothing is one of the best ways to protect your skin from the sun. Remember peeling off that T-shirt and seeing that contrast in your skin colour? When picking clothes remember: •Choose lightweight fabrics and light colours. •Fabrics with a tight weave (cotton, hemp or linen) provide more protection. •Long sleeves, collars, long trousers or long skirts give greater protection. •Clothing that is old, worn or gets wet may offer reduced protection. •If you require very high UV protection, choose dark colours: these are better at absorbing UVR than light colours.
•UVA star rating of 4 or more Expense: Price is not an automatic indication of the quality of a sunscreen; the critical factor is that the sunscreen you purchase have an SPF of 15 or more and a UVA star rating of 4 or more. Applying sunscreen: Apply your sunscreen generously at least 30 minutes
Sun screen
•A large number of moles (50 – 100) or unusual moles (large, or of uneven colour or irregular border). •A history of severe sunburn especially in childhood. •Reduced personal immunity – for example due to an organ transplant.
Shade Staying in the shade is the most effective and inexpensive way to protect yourself from the sun. Remember - even in the shade use clothing, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses. The best alternatives: •Bring your own shade – portable canopies, beach umbrellas or tents are excellent. Though canopies and umbrellas cannot protect against UV rays reflected from
Sunscreens should be used where there is the potential for your skin to be over-exposed to the sun. They should not be the first choice of protection but should always be used along with other forms of sun-protection. SPF (UVB): SPF stands for ‘sun protection factor’ and refers to the sunscreen’s ability to filter out Ultraviolet B radiation (UVB). SPF is a ratio worked out in the laboratory by measuring the increased amount of UVB radiation necessary to cause redness of the skin when the product is applied at a specified thickness compared to when it is not used. The higher the number, the greater the protection. A sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 will block 93% of UV radiation, while a SPF of 30+ will give you more protection, screening out 96% of UV radiation. UVA: UVA protection prevents against skin ageing by filtering out Ultraviolet A radiation (UVA). In the UK we measure UVA protection with the 'star' system. Sunscreens can have anywhere from 0 to 5 stars. Look for a star rating of 4 or more. Which sunscreen should I buy? For maximum protection, choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that filters out both Ultraviolet A (UVA) and Ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation and has: •Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15
before going outdoors. Most people apply too little resulting in 50-80% less protection than specified on the bottle. Reapply every 2 hours or more frequently especially if it is being rubbed off through swimming or exercise. It is important to remember that no sunscreen gives 100% protection against UV rays. Shelf life: All sunscreens should show an expiry date and storage conditions. Most sunscreens can last for two to three years when stored correctly. Sunscreens vary in their ability to withstand heat and may deteriorate more quickly if kept in a hot car. Sunscreen and babies? There is no evidence that sunscreen is harmful to babies. A baby’s skin is, however, very sensitive and it is preferable to use clothing, hats and shade to prevent over-exposure to UV radiation. Babies under 6 months should be kept out of direct sunlight. Once a day application sunscreen: Some sunscreens claim to provide effective protection after just one application. But we know that reapplying sunscreens regularly is very important because you are more likely to get even coverage and avoid missing bits that may then get burnt.
The Ten Emotions of Divorce
A marriage fails when it is easier to stop it than to try to make it work. Statistically, it is now more likely to fail than succeed. When it does, after the initial feelings of relief, powerful emotions arise that can be crippling. The ten most common emotions of a divorce are as follows:
Guilt You believed that your partner was “the one”. Being perfect, your partner could do no wrong and therefore the
break-up must be your fault.
Failure You did your best and it was not good enough.
Anger You keep saying to yourself, “Look what my partner did to me. What did I do to deserve such treatment?”
Confusion You cannot understand why your partner has left. It all seemed to be going so well. You were looking forward to growing old together. You had just made plans for the future.
Abandonment You have a feeling of being left alone.
Loneliness This is one of the real fears. The feeling that you will be alone, with no one to talk to or confide in haunts us all. All your friends are couples and you will feel excluded by being single.
Insecurity You are on your own, with no one to support you.
Low self esteem You feel worthless and your opinion does not matter.
Betrayal You feel let down by the one person in the world that you put your trust in. You will never be able to trust anyone again.
Rejection You gave your best and it was rejected. Surely you must
be truly worthless. What you need now is peace of mind; you need closure. This is not always easy and the wounds can remain open for years; some may never heal. Talking to friends can help, but they have their own opinions that cloud their advice. Though this is a breakdown of your marriage, it must not the breakdown of your life. This article was written by Grahame Milton-Jones, Psychotherapist. Grahame can be contacted at Family Medical Centre, Albir 966 865 072.
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00:00 Business Boomers 01:00 Digby Jones: The New Troubleshooter 02:00 Louis Theroux's LA Stories 03:00 This Is BBC Two
05:00 Schools: 3, 2, 1 Go! - Key Stage 3 07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer 08:05 First Time on the Front Line 08:35 Animal Park 09:20 Countryside 999 10:05 Collectaholics 11:05 Mystery of the Moor 11:35 HARDtalk 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 The Super League Show 14:45 One Man and His Campervan 15:15 The Pallisers 16:05 Coast 16:30 Planet Earth 17:30 The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 18:15 Antiques Roadshow 18:55 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Escape to the Continent 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 The Big Allotment Challenge 22:00 Watermen: A Dirty Business 23:00 Later Live - with Jools Holland 23:30 Weather
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HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
The fourth instalment of J K Rowling's fantasy adventure franchise starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and Ralph Fiennes. It's schoolboy wizard Harry Potter's fourth year at Hogwarts and difficult times lie ahead. He's forced to risk his life after being mysteriously entered into the Triwizard Tournament in which representatives of three top schools compete in a series of dangerous tasks.
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Wednesday 7th May 00:10 The Guess List 00:50 Son of Rambow 02:20 Weatherview 02:25 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Fake Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Don't Get Done, Get Dom 12:30 First Time on the Front Line 13:00 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Link 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Weather 19:30 BBC London News 19:55 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 20:00 The One Show 21:00 MasterChef 22:00 Vertigo Road Trip 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:35 National Lottery Update 23:35 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 23:40 Match of the Day
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02:25 This Is BBC Two 05:00 Schools - Make a Musical 06:00 Schools - Same but Different 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 First Time on the Front Line 08:30 Animal Park 09:15 Countryside 999 10:00 Antiques Roadshow 11:00 Bang Goes the Theory 11:30 See Hear 12:00 BBC News 12:30 Daily Politics 14:00 Instant Restaurant 14:45 One Man and His Campervan 15:15 The Pallisers 16:05 Coast 16:30 Life in Cold Blood 17:30 The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 18:15 Antiques Roadshow 18:55 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Escape to the Continent 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 Under Offer: Estate Agents on the Job 22:00 The Birth of Empire: The East India Company 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight
00:55 Wild Britain with Ray Mears 01:20 Jackpot247 04:00 Loose Women 04:45 ITV Nightscreen 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Meridian Weather 15:00 Jo Frost Family Matters 16:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:59 ITV Meridian Weather 17:00 Ejector Seat 18:00 The Paul O'Grady Show 19:00 ITV News Meridian 19:25 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Big Star's Little Star 22:00 Billy Connolly's Big Send Off 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:25 ITV News Meridian 23:30 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 23:35 The Boat That Rocked
MINUTE BY MINUTE Documentary series telling the stories behind some of the most notorious events in modern British history using eyewitness testimonies, archive footage and dramatic reconstructions to chart how the disasters unfolded.
00:00 Coppers 00:55 Random Acts 01:00 Poker 01:55 KOTV Boxing Weekly 02:20 Trans World Sport 03:20 FIM Superbike World Championship 03:45 British GT Championship 04:15 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 05:10 SuperScrimpers 06:05 Deal or No Deal 07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:10 According to Jim 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 11:55 Come Dine with Me 12:55 Channel 4 News Summary 13:00 Come Dine with Me 14:30 Channel 4 Racing 16:30 Deal or No Deal 17:30 Draw It! 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 The Supervet 22:00 24 Hours in A&E 23:00 Derek 23:30 Cardinal Burns
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00:20 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 00:25 Watermen: A Dirty Business 01:25 See Hear 01:55 Kim Philby - His Most Intimate Betrayal 02:55 This Is BBC Two 05:00 Schools - Deadly Dilemmas: Mission Madagascar 05:30 Schools - Pompeii: The Mystery of the People Frozen in
Time 06:00 Schools - Vikings 06:35 Schools - Seeking Refuge 07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer 08:05 First Time on the Front Line 08:35 Animal Park 09:20 Countryside 999 10:05 Mind the Gap: London vs the Rest 11:05 Gardeners' World 11:35 HARDtalk 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Instant Restaurant 14:45 One Man and His Campervan 15:15 The Pallisers 16:05 Coast 16:30 Life in Cold Blood 17:30 The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 18:15 Antiques Roadshow 18:55 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Menu 20:00 Women's World Cup Football 22:30 Blurred Lines: The New Battle of the Sexes 23:30 Newsnight
02:00 Jackpot247 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 04:45 ITV Nightscreen 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Meridian Weather 14:55 ITV News Meridian 15:00 Jo Frost Family Matters 16:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:59 ITV Meridian Weather 17:00 Ejector Seat 18:00 The Paul O'Grady Show 19:00 ITV News Meridian 19:25 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs 22:00 Wanted: A Family of My Own 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:25 ITV Meridian Weather 23:30 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 23:35 Billy Connolly's Big Send Off
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THE OAP KILLER: FIRST KILL, LAST KILL Between April and July of 1986, elderly residents of south London were targeted by Kenneth Erskine, who embarked on a spree of sexual assault and murder that shocked Britain.
00:55 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 01:50 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 02:15 SuperCasino 04:05 Family Massacre: The Jersey Slayer 05:00 House Doctor 05:45 Great Artists 06:10 Michaela's Wild Challenge 07:00 Bananas in Pyjamas 07:10 Igam Ogam 07:20 Fireman Sam 07:35 The WotWots 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Family! 08:00 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby's Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:40 Police Interceptors 13:40 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 14:40 5 News Lunchtime 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Her Husband's Betrayal 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Freaky Eaters USA 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Police Interceptors 21:00 Cowboy Builders 22:00 The OAP Killer: First Kill, Last Kill 23:00 Person of Interest 23:55 Person of Interest
Friday 9th May 00:35 This Week 01:20 Holiday Weatherview 01:25 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Fake Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Don't Get Done, Get Dom 12:30 First Time on the Front Line 13:00 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Link 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Weather 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 A Question of Sport 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 MasterChef 22:00 Have I Got News for You 22:30 Outnumbered 23:00 BBC News 23:25 National Lottery Update 23:25 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:35 The Graham Norton Show
00:20 The Birth of Empire: The East India Company 01:20 Don't Cap My Benefits 02:20 This Is BBC Two 05:00 Schools - Exploring the Past: Post War Britain
06:00 Schools - Children of World War Two 06:30 History Hunt 06:55 Schools - Wonders of Nature: Monarch Butterfly Spectacle 07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:10 First Time on the Front Line 07:40 Countryside 999 08:25 The Great Interior Design Challenge 09:25 Mary Berry Cooks 09:55 Formula 1 11:35 The Travel Show 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Formula 1 15:35 The Pallisers 16:30 Life in Cold Blood 17:30 The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 18:15 Antiques Roadshow 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Escape to the Continent 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 The Minster 21:30 Gardeners' World 22:00 Natural World 23:00 The Trip 23:30 Newsnight
00:35 Harbour Lives 01:05 Jackpot247 04:00 Tonight 04:25 ITV Nightscreen 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV News Meridian 15:00 Jo Frost Family Matters 16:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:59 ITV Meridian Weather 17:00 Ejector Seat 18:00 The Paul O'Grady Show 19:00 ITV News Meridian 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Lewis 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:25 ITV News Meridian 23:30 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 23:35 GoldenEye
MASTERCHEF The last of the semi-finals sees the five hopefuls facing one last challenge that could mean the difference between going home and winning a place in the final four. They have 75 minutes to create a dish for John Torode and Gregg Wallace that will ensure they move forward in the competition.
01:00 24 Hours in A&E 01:55 Random Acts 02:00 Embarrassing Bodies: Live from the Clinic 02:55 Love for Sale with Rupert Everett 03:50 How to Get a Council House 04:45 Unreported World 05:10 Shop Secrets: Tricks of the Trade 05:40 Kirstie's Handmade Treasures 05:55 SuperScrimpers 06:50 Deal or No Deal 07:45 Will & Grace 08:10 According to Jim 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 11:55 Come Dine with Me 12:55 Channel 4 News Summary 13:00 Come Dine with Me 14:30 Channel 4 Racing 16:30 Deal or No Deal 17:30 Draw It! 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:35 Unreported World 21:00 Marvel's Agents of SHIELD 22:00 Gogglebox 23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man
00:55 Access 01:00 SuperCasino 04:05 Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun 05:00 House Doctor 05:45 Great Artists 06:10 Michaela's Wild Challenge 07:00 Bananas in Pyjamas 07:10 Igam Ogam 07:20 Fireman Sam 07:35 The WotWots 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Family! 08:00 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby's Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:40 Police Interceptors 13:40 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 14:40 5 News Lunchtime 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles 16:15 Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Freaky Eaters USA 19:30 5 News Tonight 19:55 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 20:00 Bloody Tales of the Tower 21:00 Ice Road Truckers 22:00 NCIS 23:00 NCIS: Los Angeles
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Saturday 10th May 08:55 Great British Menu 00:20 Bad Education 00:55 EastEnders 02:50 Weatherview 02:55 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Football Focus 13:10 BBC News; Weather 13:20 Formula 1 15:30 Bargain Hunt 16:30 Monkey Planet 17:30 Bolt 19:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 19:20 Pointless Celebrities 20:10 The National Lottery: In It to Win It 21:00 Eurovision Song Contest 2014
00:00 Weather 00:05 Later - with Jools Holland 01:10 Better Mus' Come 02:50 Question Time 03:50 This Is BBC Two 07:00 The Dark Mirror 08:25 Great British Menu
09:25 Great British Menu 09:55 Great British Menu 10:25 Great British Menu 10:55 Formula 1 12:05 Coast 12:30 Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge 13:15 Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge 14:00 Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge 14:45 Nigel Slater's Simple Cooking 14:50 Talking Pictures 15:25 From Here to Eternity 17:20 The Prisoner of Zenda 19:00 Natural World 20:00 Flog It! 21:00 Dad's Army 21:30 The Culture Show
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Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA ITV Nightscreen Dino Dan Matt Hatter Chronicles Canimals Sooty Digimon Fusion Horrid Henry Adventure Time ITV News Weekend The Hungry Sailors Murder, She Wrote ITV News and Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Beethoven's 2nd 60 Minute Makeover All Star Family Fortunes Off Their Rockers Tipping Point: Lucky Stars ITV News Meridian ITV News and Weather Let Me Entertain You New You've Been Framed! Britain's Got Talent Amazing Greys Prey The Americans ITV News and Weather
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Rude Tube Brooklyn Nine-Nine Naked Gun 331/3: the Final Random Acts Happy Endings Southland Desperate Housewives Deal or No Deal SuperScrimpers Kirstie's Vintage Gems The Hoobs Trans World Sport The Grid The Morning Line Weekend Kitchen Frasier Everybody Loves Raymond The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Marvel's Agents of SHIELD Channel 4 Racing Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News The Day the Earth Stood Still Man on a Ledge
EUROVISION Graham Norton commentates on the 59th musical extravaganza from Copenhagen, Denmark, who won last year with Emmelie de Forest's Only Teardrops. All eyes will be on Molly, who is aiming to become the first UK winner since 1997 with her self-penned anthem Children of the Universe, and Ireland's Can-Linn featuring Kasey Smith - assuming the latter made it through Thursday's semi-final.
00:00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 01:00 SuperCasino 04:05 The Woman with 40 Cats and Other Pet Hoarders 05:00 House Doctor 05:45 Great Artists 06:10 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:15 Wildlife SOS 06:35 Michaela's Wild Challenge 07:00 Peppa Pig 07:05 Roary the Racing Car 07:15 Fifi and the Flowertots 07:25 Bubble Guppies 07:40 The Mr Men Show 07:50 Chloe's Closet 08:00 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:10 Bananas in Pyjamas 08:20 Make Way for Noddy 08:35 City of Friends 08:55 Little Princess 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:25 Angelina Ballerina 09:45 Rupert Bear 10:00 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:15 Jelly Jamm 10:30 LazyTown 11:00 Power Rangers Super Samurai 11:35 Power Rangers Megaforce 12:00 Meerkat Manor 12:25 The Dog Rescuers 12:55 Police Interceptors 13:55 Bloody Tales of the Tower 14:55 Submarine X-1 16:40 Torpedo Run 18:35 5 News Weekend 18:40 Attack on the Iron Coast 20:25 Battle of Britain 23:00 Live International Boxing 22:30 Generation War
Sunday 11th May 02:40 This Is BBC Two
07:05 His Kind of Woman 00:25 National Lottery Update
09:00 Countryfile
00:45 Agnetha: Abba & After
10:00 Gardeners' World
01:45 Once
10:30 The Beechgrove Garden
03:05 Weatherview
11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites
03:10 BBC News
12:30 Spring Kitchen with Tom
07:00 Breakfast
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10:00 The Andrew Marr Show
13:15 MOTD2 Extra
11:00 The Big Questions
14:00 An Ideal Husband
12:00 Sunday Politics
15:30 Badminton Horse Trials
13:00 BBC News
17:30 Inspire: The Olympic
13:10 Weather for the Week Ahead
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13:15 Formula 1
18:00 Flog It!
16:15 Final Score
19:00 Escape to the Continent
18:30 Points of View
20:00 Australia with Simon Reeve
18:45 Songs of Praise
21:00 The Best of Top Gear
19:30 BBC News; Regional News
22:00 The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's
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Hidden Treasure
20:00 Countryfile
23:00 QI XL
21:00 Antiques Roadshow
23:45 A Beautiful Mind
22:00 The Crimson Field 23:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 23:25 Match of the Day
00:05 Generation War: Fact and Fiction 00:45 Telstar: the Joe Meek Story
00:04 ITV Meridian Weather 00:05 The Eiger Sanction 02:25 Jackpot247 04:00 Dinner Date: Australia 04:45 ITV Nightscreen 07:00 Dino Dan 07:25 Matt Hatter Chronicles 07:50 Canimals 08:00 Canimals 08:05 Sooty 08:20 Digimon Fusion 08:45 Horrid Henry 09:00 Big Time Rush 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 May the Best House Win 11:25 Columbo: Butterfly in Shades of Grey 13:20 ITV News and Weather 13:30 Big Star's Little Star 14:35 All Star Family Fortunes 15:20 Britain's Got Talent 16:20 Let Me Entertain You 16:50 You've Been Framed! 17:20 Midsomer Murders 19:20 ITV News Meridian 19:30 ITV News and Weather 19:45 Catchphrase 20:30 Off Their Rockers 21:00 Vera 23:00 Perspectives
THE BEST OF TOP GEAR
The team looks back at highlights of the motoring series, including the fastest new models, the most desirable classics and the craziest stunts, plus the best and worst of Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.?
00:00 Beverly Hills Cop 02:00 The Big Dirty List Show: 50 Years of Sex and Music 03:30 Hollyoaks 05:30 SuperScrimpers 06:25 The Hoobs 07:15 British GT Championship 07:40 How I Met Your Mother 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:35 Secret Eaters 14:40 The Big Bang Theory 15:40 The Simpsons 16:10 Ever After: a Cinderella Story 18:30 Deal or No Deal 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Posh Pawn 21:00 For the Love of Cars 22:00 Fargo 23:05 Season of the Witch
01:00 SuperCasino 04:10 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 05:00 Wildlife SOS 05:25 Make It Big 05:50 The Funky Valley Show 06:00 Angels of Jarm 06:10 Roary the Racing Car 06:20 Angels of Jarm 06:30 The Funky Valley Show 06:40 Roary the Racing Car 07:00 Peppa Pig 07:05 Roary the Racing Car 07:15 Fifi and the Flowertots 07:25 Bubble Guppies 07:40 The Mr Men Show 07:50 Chloe's Closet 08:00 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:10 Bananas in Pyjamas 08:20 Make Way for Noddy 08:35 City of Friends 08:50 Little Princess 09:00 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:15 Milkshake! Monkey 09:20 Angelina Ballerina 09:35 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 09:40 Rupert Bear 09:55 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:15 Jelly Jamm 10:30 LazyTown 11:00 Access 11:05 The Dog Rescuers 11:40 Cowboy Builders 12:40 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 13:40 Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War 15:50 The Canterville Ghost 17:40 Pocahontas 19:10 5 News Weekend 19:15 Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls 21:00 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 23:00 The Bucket List
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03:35 Countryfile 04:30 Holby City 05:30 This Is BBC Two 07:20 Homes Under the Hammer 08:20 Animal Park 08:50 First Time on the Front Line 09:20 Countryside 999 10:05 The Planners 11:05 Real Lives Reunited 11:35 Click 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 The A to Z of TV Cooking 14:15 Life in Cold Blood 15:15 The Pallisers 16:05 Coast 16:45 Great British Garden Revival 17:45 Raymond Blanc's Kitchen Secrets 18:15 Antiques Roadshow 18:55 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 Nature's Weirdest Events 22:00 This World 23:00 Mock the Week Looks Back 23:30 Newsnight
00:00 ITV News and Weather 00:14 ITV Meridian Weather 00:15 Premiership Rugby Union 01:10 The Store 03:40 Motorsport UK 04:30 ITV Nightscreen 05:10 The Jeremy Kyle Show 06:05 Rory Bremner's Great British Views 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV News Meridian 15:00 Jo Frost Family Matters 16:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:59 ITV Meridian Weather 17:00 Ejector Seat 18:00 The Paul O'Grady Show 19:00 ITV News Meridian 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Gino's Italian Escape 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Prey 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 ITV News Meridian 23:33 Party Election Broadcast for the English Local Elections 23:35 Benidorm
THIS WORLD
Brazil now boasts more billionaires than Britain and Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Palace hotel is a magnet for Brazil's new wealthy elite, having played host over the past 90 years to everyone from Orson Welles to Justin Bieber. This documentary follows the lives of the staff and guests over the course of three months, revealing how the hotel's story reflects the fortunes of the entire nation - which is increasingly a country of extraordinary extremes. David Morrissey narrates.
00:55 Underworld: Evolution 02:45 Southland 03:30 The Hotel 04:30 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 05:25 SuperScrimpers 05:50 Hugh's 3 Good Things: Best Bites 05:55 Deal or No Deal 07:45 According to Jim 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:40 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 15:40 Countdown 16:30 Deal or No Deal 17:30 Draw It! 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Britain's Most Extreme Weather 22:00 The Island with Bear Grylls 23:00 Man vs Weird
00:50 The Woman with 40 Cats and Other Pet Hoarders 01:50 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 02:15 SuperCasino 04:10 Minute by Minute 05:00 Wildlife SOS 05:25 Make It Big 05:50 The Funky Valley Show 06:00 Angels of Jarm 06:10 Roary the Racing Car 06:20 Angels of Jarm 06:30 The Funky Valley Show 06:40 Roary the Racing Car 07:00 Bananas in Pyjamas 07:10 Igam Ogam 07:20 Fireman Sam 07:35 The WotWots 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Family! 08:00 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby's Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:40 Police Interceptors 13:40 Benidorm ER 14:40 5 News Lunchtime 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Trial by Fire 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Freaky Eaters USA 19:30 5 News Tonight 19:55 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 20:00 Classic Car Rescue 21:00 DIY Dummies 22:00 The Greatest Ever War Movies
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MULTI CHOIR
On Friday 16th May at 20:30 there is a multi-choir concert at the Auditorio de la Mediterránea, La Nucia; the entrance fee is only 2 euros, all of which will go to the Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer of La Nucia. There are four choirs performing and also numerous soloists, accompanied by pianist Guy Verhelst. Three choirs are conducted by Rob Barendsma of Teatro del Sol, La Nucia, and there is an appearance of the Costa Blanca's first Gospel choir, Ruth Zange's and Aureo Vermaes' "Joyful Gospel Costablanca"! There will also be dance performances by the Broadway ballet group. This promises to be an enjoyable concert full of international appeal, many locals will have attended Rob's previous
popular Christmas and Spring presentations, and will already be familar with the quality of his choirs. This concert offers a wide variety of superb performances - A Cappella, the new 'Swinging Vocals' and the Friday Choir will be singing in English, French, Spanish and South African; covering songs popularised by Michael Jackson, Elton John, Louis Armstrong and more. Add into this the powerful vocal soul and harmony of Joyful Gospel Costablanca, singing in English, and further soloists, and there will surely be something to please every musical taste! Come along and support a great charity and a thoroughly unique and enjoyable evening!
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ON THE LOOK OUT Locating dolphins and other water dwelling mammals swimming through the region is has just got easier. A telescope has been installed at the Albir Lighthouse, the telescope which is the first of its kind that exists in Valencia, the project to get the telescope began a year ago when a campaign to raise money kicked off and people have been working hard to raise money ever since.
It is free to use and is estimated to be used by thousands of visitors who visit this area throughout the year. The official launch was at the end of April and has been hailed as a fantastic edition to the Lighthouse and for the people who take the hike up, it’s an extra incentive on top of the magnificent view you are already awarded with. The location, was chosen because it is the area of the
TURN THE NOISE DOWN
The City of Alfaz del Pi wants to fight noise to protect the environment and, above all, the coexistence between citizens. Therefore, the local government has drafted a new law against excessive noise and vibrations which gives the power for people to be slapped with up to 2,400 euros in fines for those who violate the new limits, the law is expected to be approved this Friday The penalties vary depending on the infraction committed both by private individuals and by local business and also includes noise of vehicles. The new rule will give
minor violators a fine of up to 600 euros. This would include exceeding noise limits by less than 6 decibels and exceeding the agreed levels of vibration and also includes the lack of supporting documentation when checking sound levels. As for very serious infringements, fines range between 1201 euros and 2,400 euros which will entail the permanent revocation of the license in addition to the closure of the business in the event that the permitted noise levels are exceeded by more than 15 decibels.
Region where the greatest number of sightings of dolphins and wales are seen. According to the network of dolphin sightings (RAD) is very common to see dolphins, and whales and similar species from this privileged vantage point, especially in the vicinity of the fish farm where the animals go in search of fish to feed.
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Across 7. What is the name of the king of the fairies in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream? (6) 8. What name is given to the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities? (6) 10. Which plant of the buttercup family typically has brightly coloured flowers and deeply divided leaves? (7) 11. What is the rearmost part of a ship known as? (5) 12. What is the coloured portion of the eye called? (4) 13. What name is given to a conduit for carrying off drainage water and waste matter? (5) 17. What word means ‘to be persistently and disturbingly present, especially in someone’s mind’? (5) 18. What is the first name of the actress who starred as Rose DeWitt Bukater in the 1997 film Titanic? (4) 22. Which US male vocal group’s hits include Back Stabbers and Love Train? (5) 23. Which 80s pop star’s real name is Stuart Goddard? (4,3) 24. Which form of punch is made of sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs and usually alco-
holic liquor? (3,3) 25. What name is given to forms of words used as magical charms or incantations? (6) Down
1. What was Admiral Nelson first name? (7) 2. Which is the first book of the Old Testament? (7) 3. What is another name for an automaton? (5) 4. According to Irish legend, which female spirit’s wailing warns of a death in a house? (7) 5. In Greek mythology where was the abode of the spirits of the dead? (5) 6. The powdered leaves of which tropical shrub is used as a dye to colour the hair and decorate the body? (5) 9. What name is given to a plant lasting for three seasons or more? (9) 14. What is the name of the bass woodwind instrument of the oboe family, with a doubled-back tube over four feet long, played with a double reed? (7) 15. What name is given to a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels? (7) 16. What was the Roman name for the Isle of Wight? (6) 19. In golf, what name is given to a score of one stroke over par at a hole? (5) 20. Which ballroom dance that originated in Buenos Aires, is characterised by marked rhythms and postures and abrupt pauses? (5) 21. What was the stage name of Adolph Arthur Marx? (5)
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Across 1. Damp (5) 4. Centre (5) 7. Terrifying dream (9) 8. Unwell (4) 10. Pugilist (5) 12. Stately court dance (6) 13. Remnant (4) 16. Come to an end (9) 18. Mountainous (5) 19. Indications (5) Down 1. Negative amount (5)
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1. Name Two Of The 3 Top 10 Hits For ABC In 1982? 2. What Type Of Disaster Occured At Berlin In 1908, Brooklyn New York In 1918 & Balham London In 1940? 3. Which Middleweight Boxer Is The Subject Of The Film "Raging Bull"? 4. Name the group that linked with Motorhead on the St Valentine's Day Massacre EP? 5. In 1977 The Darts & Boney M Had Hits With Different Songs With The Same Title What Was The title? 6. Which Wacky Races Entrant Drove The Compact Pussycat? 7. Which Lyricist Worked With Richard Rogers On Such Songs As
Blue Moon , Where Or When, & My Funny Valentine? 8. Mario Jones Was Expected To Win 5 Gold Medals At The Sydney Olympics How Many Did She Actually Win? 9. Give Me Love Was The Plea From Which 'Rock Band'? 10. Randolph Crane became famous as which cowboy actor? 11. Which Mountain Was Named In 1865 After The British Serveyor General Of India? 12. Which capital city's name translates as "fair winds"? 13. What Accompanies The Bacon In The Dish Devils On Horseback?
2. Pub (3) 3. Roman garment (4) 4. Sheep meat (6) 5. Vernacular (7) 6. Digits of the foot (4) 9. Be in charge of (7) 11. Confirm (6) 12. Competition (5) 14. Foundation (5) 15. Lowest singing voice (4) 17. Bird product (3)
14. Which Spanish painter had his first exhibition at the age of 16? 15. What is the main vegetable ingredient in the dish Borsht? 16. The numbers on what if added come to 666? 17. Eurovision:- During Latvia's winning performance of 'I Wanna...' in 2002, what could Terry Wogan be heard adding to the 18. Judas Priest Took Their Name From A Bob Dylan Song, True Or False? 19. On What Japanese City Was The First Atomic Bomb Dropped? 20. What is the capital of Brazil?
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Double Crossword CRYTPIC CLUES Across 1. Somewhat influenced with dread if one gets married (4) 3. Formal agreement with shrink (8) 9. Professional examination objection (7) 10. Carpenter’s tool seen in interplanetary space (5) 11. Say! It’s time for Herb (5) 12. A woman from New York is out of the country (6) 14. Lets us create a scuffle (6) 16. Country view missing gold (6) 19. Take a chance on a doctor getting caught in a strong wind (6) 21. Egg-shaped old empty space (5) 24. French and Germans agree to create advisory board (5) 25. An opening of rice I made (7) 26. Mix two gins for a stir in America (4,4) 27. Bug in magnate’s programme (4) Down 1. A party leader has little desire for food (8) 2. One last scrawny tree (5) 4. Prohibit a desperado (6) 5. Get thinner and lighter (5) 6. A monk accommodating graduate in a state (7) 7. Supporters of course need hot drinks for the audience (4) 8. Cancel Royal Engineer’s ding-dong (6) 13. The dirtiest bidet was broken (8) 15. The marine creature is alone, sadly (3-4) 17. Fuss over Northern Ireland’s handsome youth (6) 18. Grumble about Ben catching a flightless bird (6) 20. Have the effrontery to make
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Your weekly Horoscopes Aries - The lunar high has Libra finally got around to you and as your confidence in yourself returns, you’ll be optimistic, funny and entertaining. Your talent in charming others helps you get what you want from life this week, and you’re mighty glad it does.
This isn’t going to be an easy week in any major area I’m afraid, but if you keep it together and don’t let setbacks get you down, you’ll struggle through to the next round relatively unscathed. Keep your own counsel and don’t trust anyone but yourself.
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Just how willing are you to expand your philosophical understanding and horizons? You’re making the kind of progress that until recently you thought was impossible. Positive changes are within your grasp so start to believe in yourself. Well done.
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money (5) 22. It brings tears to your eyes on no one’s return (5) 23. Sticks the first pieces of roughcast on damp surface (4) STANDARD CLUES Across 1. Reverential (4) 3. Agreement (8) 9. Complaint (7) 10. Flat surface (5) 11. Aromatic plant (5) 12. Overseas (6) 14. Brawl (6) 16. Central American country (6) 19. Put money on (6) 21. Elliptical (5) 24. Spirit board (5)
25. Opening (7) 26. New York prison (4,4) 27. Midge (4) Down 1. Hunger (8) 2. Jet black (5) 4. Forbid (6) 5. Get thinner (5) 6. US state (7) 7. Golf items (4) 8. Revoke (6) 13. Most lewd (8) 15. Marine mammal (3-4) 17. Handsome young man (6) 18. Lament (6) 20. Impudent aggressiveness (5) 22. Edible bulb (5) 23. Poles (4)
Try not to panic when mishaps and delays occur in your professional life this week. Others are watching how you handle this intrusion, so think before you speak and don’t lose your cool. Once you get back on track you can breathe a sigh of relief.
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If you’ve been focusing on work and career more than anything else for the last few weeks, and you have, then its no wonder relationships are starting to fall apart. It would be in your best interests to back down when conflicts arise. Say nothing.
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Personal matters respond best to delicate handling, so don’t ask someone else to do what you should be doing yourself. You wont win any brownie points doing that. Diffuse situations by showing others you’re not actually thoughtless. Speak from the heart.
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Your emotions can influence your thinking this week, so try not to get bogged down with petty details. Trust your instincts to lead you in the right direction when making decisions. Not everyone will be on your side, but don’t judge anyone too harshly this weekend.
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Communication is the key to greater gains today. You have the ability to adapt quickly to the different natures and nuances of people around you, so use it wisely to find out anything that could help you on your own journey, be it at work or play.
Sagittarius - There’s a lot of positivity around your home zone, but you need to be willing to travel for work, or to find what you want most from life. Are you willing? You have high expectations for yourself and your future, but you need to be in it to win it. You’re willing to work hard.
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Now that
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Balancing your time with your commitments could be rather difficult this week, as you seem to have so much on your agenda. Maybe its time to prioritise instead of just saying yes to everyone. What would you rank as important? Now there’s question.
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You’re taking nothing for granted this week, but there will still be times you’ll be taken by surprise. That’s life. You cant control all aspects. It would be a bit boring if you could. Someone from your past may get in touch, and it’ll be a wonderful surprise. Enjoy.
Euromillions Results Friday 2nd May
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GIVE UP ON IE! Internet Explorer puts Windows PCs at risk of hijacking, fix coming – but not for all...
Microsoft has issued a warning about a newly discovered zero-day flaw in Internet Explorer, the first to be discovered after Windows XP reached end-of-life. The vulnerability is present in all versions of the software from Internet Explorer 6 (including 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11) and could allow for the remote execution of code if exploited. This has caused US-CERT, the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team, and its UK counterpart, UK-CERT, to issue a warning advising Windows XP users and those who cannot follow Microsoft's recommendations to use an alternate browser. Detailing the flaw in a blog post, Microsoft writes: "The vulnerability exists in the way that Internet Explorer accesses an object in memory that has been deleted or has not been properly allocated. The vulnerability may corrupt memory in a way that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user within Internet Explorer." According to Microsoft, an attacker seeking to exploit the vulnerability via the web would be need to create a specially crafted website containing code to do so and
would also have to convince would-be victims to visit the site. Nevertheless, the company is advising all users to run an enabled firewall, apply all software updates and install antimalware software. A number of situations have been outlined that will mitigate user risk. By default, Internet Explorer on Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2 runs in a restricted mode that is known as Enhanced Security Configuration that reduces exposure to the flaw. Likewise, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express, and Windows Mail open HTML email messages in the Restricted sites zone, again minimising risk. Microsoft has not yet released a patch to solve the issue, nor has it provided a date of when one might may be available. It has advised that a solution may be provided either through its monthly security update release process or via an out-of-cycle security update. Windows XP users will not receive a patch for the vulnerability, with support for the operating system having ended earlier this month.
It has been called the worst game ever made. ET - based on the hit movie and released in 1982 - was said to have been so bad that Atari buried a million unsold copies in shame at a New Mexico rubbish dump. But whether the story was true or not remained unclear until recently, when a major dig uncovered hundreds of copies of the notorious release. Some 200 gaming enthusiasts gathered at the landfill site Alamogordo, New Mexico, to watch bulldozers dig through concrete-covered rubbish. Executives from Atari, which has changed hands several times since the burial, were among those waiting with bated breath to find out whether the burial rumours were true. Spokesman Kristen Keller said the company had no "corporate knowledge" about the Alamogordo burial, adding: "We're just watching like everybody else." After hours of searching, the games were found, with
some copies being played in a makeshift gaming den in the back of a van. Among the watchers was Armando Ortega, a city official who was given a tip about the massive games dump by a landfill employee in 1983. In return for allowing the dig, the city of Alamogordo agreed to give the documentarians 250 cartridges or 10% of the quantity found, whichever is greater. Mayor Susie Galea said the haul could make the city a tourist destination. The ET game is particularly significant because it is one of the factors blamed for the decline of Atari and the collapse in the US of a multi-million dollar video game industry that did not bounce back for several years. Tina Amini, deputy editor at gaming website Kotaku, said the game was unsuccessful because it was so riddled with bugs "it was practically broken".
ET 'Urban Legend' Discovered To Be True
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QUICK QUIZ Answers: : 1. Poison Arrow, Look Of Love, All Of My Heart 2. Underground Rail Disasters 3. Jake Le Motta 4. Girlschool 5. Daddy Cool 6. Penelope Pitstop 7. Lorenz Hart 8. Three 9. Alcatrazz 10. Randolph Scott 11. Everest After Sir George Everest 12. Buenos Aires 13. Prunes 14. Pablo Picasso 15. Beetroot 16. Roulette wheel 17. Drink 18. True : It Comes From A Song The Ballad Of Frankie Lee & Judas Priest 19. Hiroshima 20. Brazilia
QUIZ CROSSWORD Across: 7 Oberon, 8 Palate, 10 Anemone, 11 Stern, 12 Iris, 13 Sewer, 17 Haunt, 18 Kate, 22 OJays, 23 Adam Ant, 24 Egg
nog, 25 Spells. Down: 1 Horatio, 2 Genesis, 3 Robot, 4 Banshee, 5 Hades, 6 Henna, 9 Perennial, 14 Bassoon, 15 Parable, 16 Vectis, 19 Bogey, 20 Tango, 21 Harpo.
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IS JOSE STILL ‘THE SPECIAL ONE’
Never one for using diplomatic language when there is an opportunity to throw a grenade into an already fiery situation, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho was quick to label Arsene Wenger as a ‘specialist in failure’ prior to playing Arsenal in February. Ever keen to practice the dark arts of mind games, Mourinho appeared to have a hit a raw nerve with his Arsenal counterpart, though the subsequent 6-0 slaughtering of the Gunners further strengthened the convictions of the selfstyled ‘Special One’. Certainly Wenger has consistently failed to deliver any silverware in the last nine years of his tenure as Arsenal manager, but when a mirror is held up to Mourinho’s face does he still see a winner looking back at him? Having masterminded victory at Anfield last week to dent the Liverpool juggernaut Mourinho was being lauded, but defeat at the hands of Atletico and a draw at home to a weak Norwich has seen his reputation dented to the extent where even the sound of booing could be heard from some sections of the Stamford Bridge faithful. To be fair to Jose he has never wavered in his public declarations that his squad was not strong enough to win any of the major prizes this term but unfortunately for him this will be the second successive campaign where he has not led his team to any success.
Last year Mourinho’s Real Madrid were runners-up in both La Liga and the Copa del Rey, whilst a ruthless Borussia Dortmund destroyed them in the Champions
League semifinals. Indeed, out a possible 14 trophies Mourinho’s teams have only savoured two successes in recent years, not exactly the track record of a regular winner is it? Of course it would be ridiculous to write him off, just like
Mayweather in Khan’s Sights Amir Khan hopes he may finally be in line for a dream fight with American legend Floyd Mayweather after returning to the ring with an emphatic win.
knocked Collazo down three times in the non-title bout. He believes the time is right to face Mayweather, 37, who beat Marcos Maidana on points on the
fight." And his hopes of pinning down the lucrative bout any time soon appeared to take another hit when Mayweather shook hands
The 27-year-old, from Bolton, easily outpointed Luis Collazo in Las Vegas and still has sights firmly set on the undefeated world champion. "Definitely, people want to see that fight between me and Floyd," Khan said. "He's fighting guys who are strong, but styles make fights, and my style would cause Floyd a lot of trouble." Khan, fighting for the first time after a 13-month lay-off,
same MGM Grand card to unify the WBA and WBC welterweight belts. "Floyd looks beatable. A lot of people want the fight now because they want a young lion to come up and they want to see him get beat. The only person who has the chance to do that is me. "I'm very, very close to the Mayweather fight. The fight will happen because the public will demand this
with Maidana's trainer Robert Garcia in the immediate aftermath of the fight and promised a rematch. "If the fans want to see it again, we'll do it again," Mayweather said. A fight with Khan is, therefore, unlikely to happen in 2014 as Mayweather's next available slot, in September, is too close to the Muslim fasting period of Ramadan for the English boxer.
his old nemesis at Bayern Munich, Pep Guardiola, the fact he has not enjoyed the sort of glory he usually enjoys does not mean he has had his day. But the stats do not lie, Mourinho appears to have lost that winning touch, and no amount of tantrums and aftermatch ramblings pointing the finger of blame at everyone but himself can hide the fact that Jose has failed to secure the objectives set before him. Barring a top-class striker, this current Chelsea team appear to possess all the tools necessary to succeed both domestically and in Europe. The argument that Mourinho has been let down by his forwards is somewhat undermined by the fact he appeared to keep all his eggs in the one basket by hoping to land Wayne Rooney. Surely someone as experienced as Jose would have known that having failed to lure the Manchester United striker to west London, he should have pushed the boat out in attempting to sign someone else of fine repute? Again also the inescapable thought of why he allowed Romelu Lukaku to go out on loan to Everton immediately springs to mind. Mourinho is box-office stuff, the Premier League is more enjoyable to watch now with him as a central character, though perhaps it is high time he begins to stop with labelling others as underachievers because two years without a trophy is really not that ‘Special’.
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GOING BANANAS GOOD WEEK RONALDO SAVES THE DAY
Hulk, Neymar, Roberto Carlos... the world of soccer has taken to the social networks in support of Barcelona player Dani Alves, who was subjected to a racist taunt during a match against Villarreal last week. Using the hashtag #somosmacacos (wearemonkeys), the stars posted photos of themselves imitating the Brazilian right-back’s gesture of eating a banana that had been thrown at him from the crowd.
Murray weighing up McEnroe as coach Andy Murray says he would entertain having John McEnroe as his next coach. Following the departure of Ivan Lendl, the Scot wants the new man in place before he defends his title at Wimbledon next month. Murray, preparing for this week’s Madrid Open, described McEnroe being open to a discussion about the matter as something he would ‘take into consideration’. 'While it is tantalising, it is surely extremely remote, given the American’s many other commitments. ‘I still hope to have a coach, definitely before Wimbledon but I’d hope before the French Open,’ said Murray, whose opening opponent in Spain could be clay-court star Nicolas Almagro. ‘Ideally, I’d have someone who was No 1 in the world, who’s won 10 Grand Slams and would dedicate 25-
30 weeks of the year. Ideally that’s what I would like but it’s not going to happen.’ World No 2 Novak Djokovic has with-
FAN DIES AFTER TEAM RELEGATED A Doncaster Rovers fan who collapsed as he watched his team relegated from the Championship has died.
R a y Dunning, 42, collapsed as he watched Doncaster Rovers lose to league champions Leicester City at the King Power stadium. Mr Dunning was among the 2,000 away fans who
had travelled to the Midlands for the end-of-season clash. According to reports, attempts were
made to save his life in the stands before he was taken to hospital. In a statement, Rovers said: "Doncaster Rovers would like to express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Ray Dunning, the Doncaster Rovers supporter who, it has been confirmed, died on Saturday. "An avid follower over the years, Ray was taken ill whilst attending the Sky Bet Championship fixture between Leicester City and Doncaster Rovers at the King Power Stadium, Leicester, on May 3, 2014.
drawn from the Madrid Open after the recurrence of an arm injury. He is next due to play the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, starting on Sunday.
Cristiano Ronaldo produced a sublime piece of skill to keep Real Madrid’s La Liga title hopes alive and take his seasons goal scoring tally to 50. Trailing 2-1 in injury time at home to Valencia, Ronaldo’s backheel volley goal rescued a point for the hosts to move them within five points of leaders Atletico Madrid, who lost 2-0 at Levante earlier in the day.
BAD WEEK RELEGATION!
FORMER BRITISH NUMBER ONE DIES OF LIVER CANCER Former British number one tennis player Elena Baltacha has died of liver cancer, aged 30.
Baltacha was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a chronic liver condition which compromis-
Born in Ukraine and raised in Scotland, Baltacha revealed she had the illness in March of this year. Baltacha, who was British number one for nearly three years, retired from the sport in November 2013. Baltacha learned she had liver cancer in mid-January 2014, two months after retiring from professional tennis and only a few weeks after marrying.
es the immune system, aged 19. Despite her illness and multiple injury problems, Baltacha went on to reach the Australian Open third round in 2005 and 2010 and reached a career-high world ranking of 49. She won 11 singles titles, made the third round of Wimbledon in 2002 and was part of Great Britain's Fed Cup team for 11 years.
Fulham and Cardiff have both been relegated from the Premier League. Fulham lost 4-1 away to Stoke City, putting an end to the side's 13 year high in the Premier League. While Newcastle beat Cardiff 3-0 , ending Cardiff's single season in the top flight. Both teams will now start next year in the Championship's, with another team also set to be relegated before the season ends.
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PREMIER LEAGUE COMING TO A CLOSE
With just a single week remaining in the English Premier League season, the championship and relegation races still have a bit of drama left. It appears the Week 37 results will ensure that Championship Sunday has significant implications for both the top and bottom of the Premier League Table. The league title remains City's to lose after their huge
win over Everton, 3-2. Should they beat Aston Villa and West Ham—with both games at the Etihad Stadium—they will be the Premier League champions with a superior goal differential to Liverpool, unless the Reds somehow erase a nine-goal deficit in that regard. Everton's loss also guarantees that Arsenal are heading back to the Champions League for the 17th straight year. And it means that Hull City are headed to the Europa League. The winner of the FA Cup automatically qualifies for the tournament, and Arsenal and Hull City are in the final. But since the Gunners are headed to the UCL, Hull gets the Europa bid by default. Everton, too, are headed to the Europa League, unless they lose their next game and Tottenham win while somehow erasing the
19-goal difference currently separating the two clubs in goal differential. Manchester United were hoping to keep their good form going, but they suffered yet another defeat, this time at the hands of Sunderland. Their 1-0 defeat looks to of saved Sunderland and hurt Giggs' small chances of landing the job on a full time basis. United were lacklustre, and everything they
weren't in their 4-0 victory over Norwich the week before. It’s rumoured Louis Van Gaal will be hired this week. While those clubs found some joy on Saturday, Fulham and Cardiff City are left with despair. Fulham have been dreadful all season long, while Vincent Tan's reign over Cardiff City continues to be controversial. Many will feel the team wouldn't be in this position had Tan not sacked Malky Mackay. As for Fulham, Felix Magath—the club's third manager since December— is already gunning for a return to the Premier League next season, as he told The Guardian on Twitter: With Liverpool playing next, can they move one step closer to winning this seasons Premier League title? It looks like things may come down to the final set of games next weekend.
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Club Man City Liverpool Chelsea Arsenal Everton Spurs Man Utd Southampton Newcastle Stoke Crystal Palace West Ham Swansea Aston Villa Hull West Brom Sunderland Norwich Fulham Cardiff
Pld 36 36 37 37 37 37 36 37 37 37 36 37 37 36 36 36 36 37 37 37
Pts 80 80 79 76 69 66 60 55 49 47 43 40 39 38 37 36 35 33 31 30
Tuesday 6th May 20:45 BPL - Man Utd v Hull City BEIN/NBC 20:45 SPL - Dundee Utd v Aberdeen Sky Sports 1 Wednesday 7th May 20:45 SPL - St Johnstone v Celtic BT Sport 1 20:45- BPL Man CIty v Aston Villa Sky Sports 1 20:45- BPL Sunderland v West Brom Villa BENI/NBC 21:00 La Liga - Valladolid v Real Madrid Sky Sports 2 Thursday 8th May 20:00 - Premier League Darts Sky Sports 2 20:45- Play-Offs - Brighton v Derby Sky Sports 1 Friday 9th May 20:45 Play-Offs - Wigan v QPR Sky Sports 1 Saturday 10th May 13:15 - Play-Offs - Peterborough v Leyton Orient - Sky Sports 1 14:00 - F1 - Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying - BBC/Sky 18:15 - Play-Offs - Preston v Rotherham - Sky Sports 1 Sunday 11th May 13:00 - Play-Offs - Burton v Southend - Sky Sports 1 13:15 - SPL- Aberdeen v Motherwell - BT Sport 1 13:15 - SPL- Celtic v Dundee Utd - Sky Sports 2 14:00 - F1 - Spanish Grand Prix - BBC 1/Sky Sports F1 16:00 - BPL - Tottenham v Aston Villa - BEIN/NBC 16:00 - BPL - Liverpool v Newcastle - BEIN/NBC 16:00 - BPL - Norwich v Arsenal - BEIN/NBC 16:00 - BPL - Southampton v Man Utd - BEIN/NBC 16:00 - BPL - West Brom v Stoke - BEIN/NBC 16:00 - BPL - Hull v Everton - BEIN/NBC 16:00 - BPL - Fulham v C Palace - BEIN/NBC 16:00 - BPL - Cardiff v Chelsea - BEIN/NBC 16:00 - BPL - Man City v West Ham - BEIN/NBC 18:15 - Play-Offs - Derby v Brighton - Sky Sports 1 Monday 12th May 19:45 - Play-Offs - QPR v Wigan - Sky Sports 1
CLUB 1 Celtic 2 Aberdeen 3 Motherwell 4 Dundee United 5 Inverness CT 6 St Johnstone 7 St Mirren 8 Hibernian 9 Partick Thistle 10 Ross County 11 Kilmarnock 12 Hearts
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GD 75 14 2 19 -1 8 -18 -18 -20 -20 -23 -22
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ALFAZ FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE Sponsored by Wow! what a Weekend for the 20th Alfaz Fantasy League. Although it wasn't an high scoring Weekend there was plenty of action in the 1 Monday Night Game and the 9 Premier League Games at the Weekend which produced for the Fantasy League 25 goals,7 clean sheets,28 yellow cards and 1 red one which was Spurs Kaboul. Well we said it would go down to the wire this Season's Fantasy and certainly is. For 1st time this Season Micky's Team Woodside have taken over the Summit mind you it is only a slender 1 point lead over Danielle's Team Charlie's Chico's.Former Leaders Abby Brigade have slipped to 3rd place.Less than 30 points separate the top 6 Teams so it's all to play for with 1 full Premier Programme this Weekend,4 Mid-Week games and a F.A.Cup Final to come. Mark Carter Ladies Section remains unchanged with Charlie's Chico's maintaining the lead over Laik's Loonies. Gail's Team Gail Nail United are this week's Top Scorer in
this Section with a tally of 50 points which Qualifies her for a stake on our Cellar Bar Cert selected by Ian Charman.Still anchored at the bottom are Heidi's Pot Luckers who trail El.Niu Baddies by 51 points. Abby's Brigade have won our Junior League by a country mile but the fight for Runners up will also go down to the last game ,at the moment there is only 1 point between Jack's going to Walk It and Adam's Team Premier Point F.C. Leonard Knowles Golden Boot League is all over with Abby's Brigade the 1st Team to win this fabulous Trophy. The bottom spot is still undecided with Alan's Wangies All Stars just 4 points adrift of Stuart's Beach Terrace Boys. 3 Teams go into the pot for a fine case of Wine sponsored by Premier Imports and they are our top scoring Team Gail Nail United and aou 2 low scoring Teams which are Jo Joes & Delfin United both scoring 1 point. Manager of the Month for May is being kindly sponsored by that well known Chelsea Fan Wyn at Wyndhams in Albir
who provide super Meals at excellent prices. Gail's Team Gail Nail United are 2 point infront of her Partner's Team Adrian's Green St.Hooligans.Blue Moon Rising Again are in joint 3rd spot with Liz's Cookies Crew. Fastest Moving Men's team was Adrian's Green St. Hooligans who moved up 19 places to No 99 which he has won a Super Breakfast for 2 at Rafters sponsored by Kate. Our K.O.Cup Final takes place this Weekend so Good Look to the 2 Teams taking part. Tich's Team and Kelvin's Republic of Ashton. with 2 Weeks to go anything can happen so a keep a check on your Team finishes up by visiting our website which is www.alffl.com.
Top 3 Battle in La Liga
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Cristiano Ronaldo's stoppage-time goal salvaged a 2-2 draw for Real Madrid as they followed Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in dropping points on a dramatic weekend in the Primera Division title race. Valencia twice led at the Bernabeu before Ronaldo stabbed the ball home with a deft backheel two minutes into five added on while Barcelona also dropped points with a 2-2 draw with Getafe on Saturday. Real trail La Liga leaders Atletico, who lost to Levante earlier on Sunday, by five points. Atletico Madridd lost 2-0 on Sunday and left the door wide open for Real Madrid, but they struggled to win so we saw the top three teams all dropping points on the same weekend for the first time this season. Jeremy Mathieu put Valencia ahead moments before half-time, and, just six minutes after Sergio Ramos' 59th-minute equaliser, Dani Parejo put Los Che back in front. After Ronaldo levelled, both he and substitute Alvaro
Morata had golden chances for a winner but missed the target. Defeat for Carlo Ancelotti's
side would have left the title in Barcelona's hands, but the draw leaves it too close to call.
Atletico perhaps remain the favourites something which seemed unlikely when the final whistle blew on their loss at Levante, barely 24 hours after Barca had been held by Getafe. An early own goal from Filipe Luis put Levante ahead before David Barral added a decisive second midway through the second half. Carlo Ancelotti's side have a game in hand on both Atletico and Barcelona, who are two points ahead in second. Real have three games remaining and will take the title if they win all of them and Atletico lose one of their final two fixtures. Athletico Madrid’s final game is away to Barcelona, and conspiracy theorists may well have noted that should the three teams win all their games prior to the final day, there exists a scenario where a Barca win over Atletico could see them hand the title to arch rivals Real Madrid. However, Atletico know that, should they win their remaining two games, they will be champions for the first time since 1996.
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