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COCAINE SANDWICH
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A man caught with a ham and cheese sandwich stuffed with drugs has been arrested in the holiday resort of Benidorm. Spanish police detained the Colombian national after discovering the snack, which contained more than 100g (3.5 ounces) of cocaine. A photo of the sandwich-stash was tweeted by @policia. It shows a piece of bread containing slices of ham and melted cheese, as well as nine cylindrical packages wrapped in plastic.
The tweet revealed the man was arrested at Benidorm
bus station was suspected of trafficking.
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Officers reportedly searched the 29-year-old's home and discovered "more than a kilo of cocaine powder and pieces, as well as marijuana and tools to handle drugs". Spanish police confirmed another suspected trafficker, reportedly a 20-year-old Colombian, had been arrested. Reports suggest the two are housemates in the coastal Mediterranean town. Spain's ties to Latin America have made it a common entry point for cocaine into Europe.
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WATCH OUT FOR YOUR BELONGINGS!
British Consulate, police and tourism partners work together to reduce petty theft which represented 80% of crimes reported in Alicante province in 2013. With the busy tourist season already upon us, the police and consular staff met with tourism partners in Benidorm last week to encourage them to help keep tourists safe. The National Police prevention team gave the representatives from hotels, campsites and apartments in Benidorm some simple tips to pass on to their guests: · Beware of “triles” - groups who trick tourists with fake street games · Mobile phone theft is on the up – don’t leave your phone on the table or take it to the beach and look after your passport. · Take advantage of the “Operación Verano” – in July and August anyone can get a free certified copy of their passport from the police so they can leave the original at the hotel · People approaching tourists to ask them to sign petitions or for money are sometimes looking for opportunities to steal from them so be wary The Consulate welcomed this proactive advice to avoid petty crime and also talked about the importance
of working together to support tourists when something does go wrong, which can have a huge impact on how the victim of crime recovers from the experience.
Mr. Rodwell encouraged the hotel staff to inform guests of the National police’s “SATE” office in Benidorm, where victims of crime will be supported and assisted in English to make a police report and make any emergency calls they need to. The office is located in the Centro Municipal Torrejó, Plaza Canalejas and is open from 9am-9pm Monday to Friday and 9am-2pm at the weekend. The Consul also showed the hotel staff their prevention posters and a short video titled “Enjoy your holiday” on YouTube, which the hotels, apartments and campsites were keen to
use. Following the event, Mr Rodwell said: “The Consulate is committed to supporting vulnerable British nationals in Benidorm by working closely with the Spanish national police and tourism partners. This event was a great opportunity to gain a greater understanding of each others’ role so that we can help British nationals more effectively.” The event was opened by the head of tourism for the Valencian region, Sebastian Fernandez Miralles, the deputy Mayoress of Benidorm, Gema Amor, and the head of the National Police in Benidorm, Juan Carlos Hernandez.
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Welcome Readers...
I am absolutely delighted to say that after a week of hard work and plenty of eating out that the month of May has so far been exactly what I had hoped for. Yes thats right....as you probably have guessed SCORCHING HOT SUNSHINE perfect temperatures for Alfresco Dining, Beach Bathing, Pool Cleaning, Patio Washing, Dog Walking or basically anything else that includes being outside to enjoy the Spanish Sunshine. I don't know about you but the change in temperature was more noticed in the early morning and evening, the duvet is now packed away for the next six months and is a sure sign to a life of outside living. Holiday makers are living it up and even with light cloud or overcast days the warmer air simply means HOLIDAY TIME! With the many seasonal business owners getting back to what they love most and that’s being busy. The smiles are back on their faces and the cash registers are going "Ching Ching" a perfect combination
of happy holiday makers and happy business owners. For me and many residents it really is time to get into the summer mood of evenings under the stars reflecting on why we are here and what the life we have is all about. There is everything we want right here in the Costa Blanca, perfect walks with stunning views, the peace of the mountains or the amazing sounds of the sea. There are activities for everyone day and night and the best choice of eating out establishments that any city or country could offer. I make a point of enjoying the benefit of including in each weekly publication of this newspaper a food and drink review. I hope you have had time to benefit of this and visit some of the mentioned restaurants and bars, I am so pleased to say that there have been many great comments and some amazing feedback from our readers saying just how pleased they have been to be recom-
mended to some new places and to visit with the knowledge of the reviews and being able to enjoy the experience for themselves. This week I had to take advantage of the fantastic half price Steak offer at the Magic Restaurant so please read more about my visit on page 10. You can also read all past editions of the Weekly Buzz online at www.vistacostablanca.com Why not tell us about your experiences and opinions we wold 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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WHITE DOT
9 national Spanish TV channels stopped broadcasting via the terrestrial TDT system at the end of Monday night’s programming to comply with the Supreme Court verdict for broadcasting outside the scope of the Communications Act. The government has denied any interference which has seen the plug pulled on channels like Xplora, Nitro, and LaSexta3 to make space for an auction of broadcast spectrum for mobile phone operators which will ultimately benefit the coffers in Madrid. Most of the “pulled” channels are continuing to broadcast via satellite.
AIR RISE
Alicante-Elche airport is well on target to have more than 10 million passengers going through its doors by the end of the year, as April’s figures showed a 9.6% rise compared to the same month last year. An element of that rise would be due to the fact that Easter
fell in April this year as opposed to March, but all 4 months this year have shown rises compared to 2013. Airport owner, AENA, has also announced that it will be freezing its airport charges for carriers next year.
STOWAWAY FOUND CLINGING EL TORO TO FERRY WOULD LIKE IT
A small town offered a new perspective on publicising a bull-running festival, by hiring a woman to walk around the streets promoting the event in only her knickers. La Vall d’Uixó in the Valencia region holds Bous al Carrer, an ancient bull-running festival in which the animals are let loose in the fenced-off town centre. As a way of promoting
the bulls they had put money on, two local groups or
peñas, hired a woman to
walk around topless through the streets with an advertising banner. Although not everyone is opposed to the move, local political groups have called for the peñas to be fined as a means of setting a precedent for similar sexist acts. "This does no favours for gender equality in our region or in Spain as a whole,".
Video footage has captured the moment a stowaway was discovered hidden inside the engine housing of a ferry travelling from Morocco to southern Spain. The Moroccan man, wearing a wetsuit, had clung to the left turbine of the ferry for the 35-minute journey across the Strait of Gibraltar between Tangier and the port of Tarifa, near Cadiz. The 20-year-old, who was carrying a bag of belongings
tied to his arm, was arrested by officers from the National Police at around 11am on Wednesday. He was then taken to an immigration detention centre. It is believed he was intending to jump into the water and swim ashore before arriving at the
port to avoid immigration barriers after completing the 18 mile journey.
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NO DINERO NEW CARS UP Nearly half of young Spaniards aged under 30 get virtually no money, whilst only 1 in 5 can afford to set up home on their own. A total of 47.5% of young Spaniards aged between 16 and 29 receive no formal income at all, the study by youth lobby group CJE shows. Youth unemployment is currently 55% but the CJE study shows the situation is made even worse by the precarious nature of that
The new car market in Spain continues to improve due to the gove r n employment. With just 34% m e n t ' s of people aged 16 to 29 in ' P l a n Spain actually working, more P I V E ' than half of those in the age with over group are on temporary con- 80 thoutracts. Of those contracts, sand new 46.4% are of less than 12 v e h i c l e s months duration. r e g i s Meanwhile, just over a quar- tered last month, which is ter of working Spaniards nearly 29% than the same aged 16 to 29 are doing so month last year. The original part-time, the CJE results Plan PIVE scheme was based on the final quarter of devised to incentivise the purchase of new vehicles by 2014 reveal. offering 1,000 Euros to peo-
ple replacing cars over ten years old (seven in the case of commercial vehicles) w i t h n e w e r, m o r e energyefficient and less polluting models. New car registrations have gone up for 8 months in a row, but the monthly returns are still a long way off the 100 thousand per month Spain had seen before the recession.
THIS YEARS NEXT TOP MODEL... NOT!
An Iranian man conned 10 women into being his sex slaves after pretending to be an oil boss who owned a luxury villa in Marbella. The fraudster first captured the young women’s attention by pretending to be a wealthy businessman with an impressive list of contacts in the fashion industry. With the promise of making them all top models, he moved them into his luxurious villa. “He enjoyed their company whenever he wanted,” sources close to the investigation said when describing how 50-year-old Shoja S. managed to set
up his own private harem.
Although the women soon became aware that their lover was no more
than a conman, he kept them under his thumb with physical and psychological abuse. After three years living under the same roof, Shoja fathered seven children with his ten concubines. “It was the girls who paid for everything after asking their loved ones for money,” according to the source. One of them has filed a lawsuit against Shoja for allegedly forcing her family to pay the monthly €6,500 rent for the villa, whilst eight others have since pressed charges against him for physical and psychological abuse.
HIGH SPEED CROOKS
9 people have been arrested as part of an embezzlement plot linked to building the high speed rail link between Madrid and Barcelona. Police searched 11 homes and offices as part of their investigation, including the headquarters of state railway company Adif. Some 6 million Euros of public money is said to have been stolen in a project that ended up costing close to 4 billion Euros, with the line having opened in January 2013.
GLUTEN DONA
Supermarket chain Mercadona has increased its gluten-free product range and now offers more foodstuffs for the wheat-intolerant, or coeliac, which they claim is more than any other retailer. The recent introduction of 50 new items has brought the Valencia-based chain's range up to 850 products, giving those allergic to gluten a much wider choice and more opportunities for a varied and interesting diet.
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BENIDORM’S
The PINK weekend is nearly here, this event is held every year in May mostly around the Old Town area which is well known for its gay scene with lots of show bars with fantastic entertainment and some of the best drag acts you will ever get to see. The Three days are packed full of parties, fun and fiestas throughout the gay village in Benidorm and one of the best things about it it’s free with no door fees with most bars will be participating. You can hop from bar to bar through the cosy Spanish streets of the Old Town the focus is in the gay venues but many other bars like to get
involved or you can just do your own thing and just take in the vibrant and energetic atmosphere which this event brings. The party normally spills on to the streets and goes on until the early hours, if you head onto Poniente beach you may also find a “splash of pink too where you may find some groups having their own “Pink-nics”. The weekend is something to defiantly check out and everyone is welcome it’s just one big party and simply a chance for everyone to get together and paint the town PINK! Dress up, dress down, the weather is going to be fabulous so just go out and have a great time.
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VLAD’S NASTY GANG
The trial has started of a Romanian prostitution gang in Alicante, with 20 defendants facing charges of pimping, rape, conspiracy, and prostitution, though their leader Vlad Costel is in a Romanian jail. Nicknamed “El Gordo”, he is accused of controlling one Europe’s largest prostitution networks, which operated around Alicante, Elche, Guardamar and Orihuela. Many of the victims were women and children, who were beaten after being
shipped over to Spain from Romania with promises of a better life. The case has taken over 10 years to come to trial, with some of the defendants having died or been arrested for crimes in other countries.
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Strange News
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TO THIS LAPTOP I THEE WED
A man has launched a court challenge for the right to marry his laptop. Chris Sevier filed a 50-page motion to the 10th US Circuit Court of Appeal because he was denied the right to marry his MacBook "machine spouse" by Utah officials. He argues the love he has for the "pornfilled" Apple device is no different to that shared between gay partners. The move is an intervention in a separate lawsuit challenging the state's same-sex marriage ban. In his motion, Mr Sevier wrote: "They dis-
criminated against me when they rejected my request to marry my computer.
"I approached the Utah clerk to have a marriage licence issued for me and my machine-spouse. "The clerk denied my request for a marriage licence … my object of affection was outside the scope of the narrow definition." He added: "If anything, my marriage to a machine possesses less of a risk, since a possible acrimonious divorce proceeding
I just nicked your son… ...any chance of a lift? A police officer lost his car keys after arresting a suspect… and had to ask for a lift to the station from the prisoner’s mother. The officer accidentally locked the keys in the boot as he was about to put the cuffed man in the patrol car. Sheepishly, he went back to the suspect’s house to ask his mother if she had a car and if she could drive them to the police station. She agreed and ushered her son
and the officer – still handcuffed together – into the back of her three-door Vauxhall Corsa as neighbours on the housing estate jeered and laughed. The officer’s gaffe was revealed today in Police magazine. According to the report, he was ‘met with some hostility’ when he arrested the man for assault in Nottinghamshire last month. It went on: ‘The officer, having seized evidence from the suspect’s bedroom, carefully placed it in the boot of the
police car and then promptly locked the car keys inside as he closed the boot lid. ‘Being in the middle of nowhere, the officer – with his head bowed –knocked on the suspect’s door, asking kindly whether his mum could transport them to the local station.’ The report added that the sight of them being driven away was ‘greeted with waves and polite gestures (at least that’s what the officer reported)’ by residents.
could be avoided, if the marriage fails." Last year Mr Sevier filed a lawsuit trying to intervene in similar circumstances in Florida. The judge threw out his challenge, suggesting it was "removed from reality" and saying it had "no place" in the ongoing lawsuit. Mr Sevier has previously tried to sue TV network A&E for firing Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson in the wake of homophobic comments. And he also attempted to claim damages from Apple for failing to add a "safe mode" to his computer, which he said led to his pornography addiction.
MISSING? Ever had that thing where your cat goes missing for days, you spend ages making a poster and then they just show up again as if nothing ever happened? Well, spare a thought for this Cardiff cat owner, who was certainly outfoxed by their all-too-streetwise moggy.
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HALF PRICE STEAKS ARE MAGIC
The VISTA CARD REVIEW TEAM went along to the Magic Restaurant in Calle Ibiza Benidorm. It wasn't that long ago when we went along to check out the new menu of the day known as the "Lunch Club" but this time our visit was because of their latest promotion for our readers and for VISTA CARD holders. A fantastic offer to promote their Steaks and Grills, now in the second week of the promotion and they have already been the talk of the town so we wanted to go along for the experience and to see what great value this offer is. "Half Price Steak" when you pay for one meal from the grill menu the second is half price. Talking to restaurant owner Paco the man behind the very successful VINCENTS pub chain he explained “Half Price Steaks give people the opportunity of enjoying a succulent steak or a meal from the Grill Menu at an incredible discounted price. This offer has introduced many new customers and has been designed to offer a great choice of popular grills that include Fillet and Sirloin Steak, Lamb and Gammon steaks using only the best quality products and ingredients this is home cooked food at its best". Taking our seats in the typical British Pub Restaurant setting with comfortable chairs and nice big tables which allow plenty of room to spread out on. There are high chairs for the little
ones and even the TV's are on without sound so the boys don't miss the big match. We were greeted by Bret who offered us a choice of seating areas and then continued to take our drink order once we were seated. The restaurant was busy with a mixture of guests ranging from couples to a large group of 24 all seated together for a special occasion. The fact that the restaurant was busy did not impact on the service we had been provided at all from the very start it was service with a smile. Our order was taken swiftly and the food was served in a
very reasonable time frame, the team had all chosen something different but for me it was the Fillet Steak cooked medium and that was exactly how it came, not too red but juicy and pink. The plate was dressed with grilled tomato, mushroom and peas. The choice of jacket potato or hand cut chips were available and we all love our chips and the topic of the conversation for the start was all about how great the chips were. My colleague had a full rack of ribs that were enjoyed by the fact he had to get stuck in with his fingers, a messy job but well worth it I was told, the meat was falling of the bone and the tangy sauce had been generously applied. I had noticed that the large group had already been served with their meals not long after we had been served, this seemed quite a task of getting everyone served at the same time although the staff seemed very competent and the smooth running of the restaurant was the team work and efficiency of the waitress together with the manager Bret. We all had positive feedback and empty plates too, our satisfaction was a combination of great food and great friendly service. Go along and experience the best tasting Steaks and Grills in Benidorm the Magic Restaurant Calle Ibiza, Bret and the team are waiting to welcome you. Don't forget they also cater for all types of celebrations and will make your party a very special occasion.
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JOKERS
Jokers is a sports, cabaret and disco bar/nightclub in the new town of Benidorm. It has a large outside garden terrace with a bouncy castle for the kids and inside there is a small dance floor area, stage and some seating. In the summer months Jokers is a disco open until the very early hours, they host the very best parties and events such as foam parties and great guest DJ’s. One of the main attractions is the adult shows which
are offered in the early hours of the morning, yes this is where you can go and see the legendary “Sticky Vicky”. Jokers has teamed up with “Wildstyle Benidorm” to bring you the very best Bar Crawls, entertainment and guest Dj’s, perfect for party goers, large groups and stag and hen parties. This week Judge Jules will be rocking out at the Jokers on the Saturday 17th May, don’t miss out! Judge Jules first took to the decks in 1987,
A TOUCH OF CLASS!
launching a career that has notched up millions of miles, a legacy of spins of the decks and countless gigs in far-flung destinations, as well as the odd dirty warehouse thrown in for good measure. 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. Judge Jules is at Jokers on Saturday 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/ , don’t miss out!
JOIN JUDGE JULES AT JOKERS THIS SATURDAY!
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GIBRALTAR Loads to do in just 7 square kilometres
Gibraltar may be in the press in Spain a lot for the and there'll be a long line of cars waiting to go in so they can cost is great with the duty free status that Gibraltar enjoys. ongoing struggle over who should rightfully be presid- smuggle cigarettes and alcohol out. As you walk through When seen from a historical viewpoint, Gibraltar is unlike ing over this small peninsula of land, but if you look past passport control (don't forget your passport, you're leaving any other area on earth. So many different countries have all this, the place offers an interesting day out, and a lit- Spain!) you have to cross what appears to be a huge parking claimed Gibraltar, each leaving an indelible mark on the area, lot. It's actually Gibraltar aiport! Once on the other side, it's as well as remnants of their own occupation of Gibraltar. tle taste of England on the southern tip of Spain. about a ten-minute walk to Grand Casemates Square, The last colony on mainAs small as the area of Gibraltar is, it would literally take Gibaltar's main square. From there, walk along Main Street you a week to see all that you can possibly see of Gibraltar, land Europe, Gibraltar is through Gibraltar's main shopping so you’re quite likely going to have to pick and choose among British owned and so still has Mischie vous area. Walk the full what interests you the most if your time there is limited. Pounds Sterling as its curM onkeys length of the street, Among the things rency. It is a curious glimpse at an old version of England, and it has the most mischieort vous monkeys you’re ever Gibraltar ’s Airp likely to meet. Historically the peninsula has been inhabited since 128,000 BC, with the discovery of cave paintings proving that Gibraltar was the last known holdout of the Neanderthals. Within recorded history, the first inhabitants were the Phoenicians, around 950 BC. Subsequently, Gibraltar became known The Rock of as one of the Pillars of through Southport Gibraltar Hercules, after the Greek you’re absolutely going to have to view Gate. There is a legend of the creation of are the remarkable attestations to Gibraltar’s long history and cable car on Red Sands Road which will tenacity, which include the castle ruins, the walls and gates the Strait of Gibraltar by take you to Apes' Den to see the mon- of this incredible area. Heracles. The keys. Carthaginians and Gibraltar is known as a well-regulated financial centre and Gibraltar is an amazing place. Just 7 therefore a natural choice for a gaming jurisdiction. Whether Romans also established miles of property, and something for we are talking about casinos online, online poker or betting, semi-permanent settleeveryone, with most of it steeped in his- Gibraltar is a popular gaming jurisdiction for most and large ments. After the collapse of tory. The beauty of the area can’t be gaming companies like 888 Holdings, Bwin and Stan James the Roman Empire, denied and for that reason alone, if no are located there. Popular free betting tips suggest that the Gibraltar came briefly other, a trip to Gibraltar should be number of gaming companies moving to Gibraltar will G rand Case under the control of the mates in your plans. Vandals. The area later increase in the coming years, which in return should provide Square The things you will want to be a nice boost in revenue for The Rock in form of gaming taxes formed part of the Visigothic sure to see in Gibraltar depend of obtained. Kingdom of Hispania until course on your interests. For the Islamic conquest of Iberia in 711 Your visit to Gibraltar will be one that you’re going to enjoy those who are of a more city-ori- and remember as a compact area that offers a vast palette of AD. ented viewpoint, you’ll want to pay things to see and do. The Rock of Gibraltar is home to a call on the diverse methods of some Barbary Macaques, the only entertainment that the area offers, wild apes in Europe. Natives of along with some of the vast array of Africa, no one knows how they got clubs and night-life type entertainto Gibraltar. They're cute but can be ment, while still not missing the quite ferocious, especially if you many tax free shopping opportunihave an ice cream or a smart car. ties that Gibraltar has to offer you. As you arrive in La Linea, you'll Those who visit Gibraltar with a see the way to Gibraltar. Just head towards the huge rock, view toward history will also have a plethora of sites that they will want to visit, each offering you a glimpse of the fascinating past of Gibraltar from one century to the next. Gibraltar has been settled and has had times of conflict for more years than many countries have even existed. Take advantage of the kindness and information that the locals are all too willing to share with you while you’re visiting Gibraltar. The extra bits of trivia and knowledge will give you that much more enjoyment of Gibraltar. The tax free shopping in Gibraltar of course deserves to be mentioned. The
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WHAT’S HOT AND WHAT’S NOT TELLS US LEVIS SHOWBOAT
CLAY OVEN
Avenida Doctor Severo Ochoa 7, 03503 Benidorm
LA CAVA ARAGONESA
Calle Lepanto 21, Local 11, 03503 Benidorm,
Plaza de la Constitucion, s/n 03501 Benidorm
“Fantastic night out!”
“YUMMY!!”
“Very good”
Reviewed 3 May 2014 we went to the show boat as we have lived in Benidorm for 6 years and all i can say is why havent we been before now ...... it was the best night out ive had in Benidorm i was laughing that much i diddnt stop talking about it for a week , levi is the star but the other people in his team are just as great , we work very hard and when we get a day off again levi we will be coming to see you for a lovely meal and entertainment , the perfect evening with lovely food thankyou for a great evening will be back love the 7 PALMS xxx julie and Neil and friends xx
Reviewed 28 April 2014 Lovely food quick service, some say overpriced but I would disagree. We always visit during each stay at least once, by far the best Indian Restaurant in Benidorm
Reviewed 6 May 2014 we was here 6 of may and the food was very good and the service was also very good the winelist was fantastic and we get a Briego / Ribero del duero
“Excellent food and service”
“Fantastic Tapas”
Reviewed 31 March 2014 Been hear every visit and the food,service and price was excellent,just as good as curry houses back home,
Reviewed 4 May 2014 Ate here twice during a short trip to Benidorm, fantastic selection of tapas, great service and a lovely atmosphere. Great place to eat, drink and people watch!!
“Wow brilliant meal and excellent service" Reviewed 27 April 2014 WWe opted for the set menu 12 euro for a 3 course, it was really good value and the meal was really tasty. The service was excellent and the staff were brilliant. I had Nachos to start which were lovely, then fajitas and then trifle. My other half had ribs, Beef Burger and chips and then chocolate fudge cake. We were really full up as the portions were a really good size. the burger was real steak burger. We had several drinks and it was a relaxing evening. One of the staff reserved seats for us in the bar to see the show. We could not have asked for any more and on our next trip to Benidorm we will defo go back. Thanks again Levis Crew
“Show”
“PROBABLY THE BEST CURRY YOU WILL EVER Reviewed 31 March 2014 Ive been eating curries every week for the past 40 odd years,in the best curry hot spots in the uk,and even travelled Sri Lanka in search of the best ever curry.I can truly say that the prawn madras/vindaloo i had here this weekend is in the top three ive ever had,my wife chose the chicken dupiaza with mushroom rice and she has also been raving about it ever since. Everything about the place was buzzing,it was packed and only about 8 pm mostly with Indian familys and british.Starters were good and house wine very reasonble.All in all a really great place to go and eat.The location is right bang in the middle of the new towns nitelife,near the Presedente hotel.Im still a bit in shock i wasnt really expecting to have a curry this good in Benidorm.
“BEST CURRY IN BENIDORM”
Reviewed 19 April 2014 What a fantastic night will defiantly go again never laughed Reviewed 21 March 2014 so much a must see show x the people are so friendly and Stumbled upon this place purely by chance, last minute jolly lovely make u feel so welcomed I didn't want the show to end boys & hadn't had chance to read any reviews. What a result! Ordered a mixed lamb & chicken Jalfrezi, which wasn't on the menu, but its always a good sign that food is freshly prepared when they can cook whatever you ask for! Lovely meal served on a heated stand. Full of herbs and spices, not too hot but left a tingle in your mouth. Naan bread and Pilau rice Reviewed 18 April 2014 We have visited Levi's showboat many times over the last very nice. Service was superb with very nice Indian lady. All couple of years and always had great meals and enjoyed the washed down with ice cold draft Estrella served in a proper cabaret afterwards. I took my nephew earlier this week while glass! we were on holiday and had a massive lamb shoulder which So if your unfortunate enough to find yourself in Benidorm was very tasty and excellent value for money. The show was and you fancy a nice curry look no further than the Clay great as always. Will continue to make sure showboat is on Oven, its just off the main strip where all the pubs & clubs my list of places to visit each time I return to Benidorm. Highly are. This place destroys the myth that you 'can't get a good curry recommend!!! in Spain'. Excellent food, beer, service, price, what more can you ask for?
“Fantastic lamb shoulder! ”
“Tapas and Cava” Reviewed 3 May 2014 Love the atmosphere of this little gem in the old town. Food menu is extensive and reasonably priced. Had platters of cheese, patatas bravas and their lovely chicken wings.
“Fantastic” Reviewed 7 April 2014 As we were in Spain I really wanted to go to an authentic Tapas bar and was really not disappointed. Our taxi driver recommended this place and told us its where all the locals eat. It was busy but we found a place to sit and ordered a varied selection of dishes and wines which were delicious. The people behind the bar speak little English but they were patient with our broken spanish ordering. If you want a true authentic experience try here and you won't be disappointed.
“A must visit” Reviewed 10 April 2014 My husband and I came across this very atmospheric tapas bar whilst walking around the old town of Benidorm and decided to stop for lunch. It is very, very popular and we were lucky to get the last two seats but we so enjoyed our lunch of tapas and wine and we would definitely seek this out next time we visit. There is also free wifi here!
“The Best in Spain” Reviewed 27 April 2014 Me and big outy will be back here for lunch on tuesday 20th may at 1pm. Cant wait to eat here again with a nice bottle of chilled white wine sat outside people watching
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BENEFITS OF GRAPEFRUIT JUICE Are you taking medication? Are you a lover of grapefruit? If so, are you aware that grapefruit and grapefruit containing products and certain other citrus fruits can interact with a range of prescription and over the counter (OTC) medications? This interaction was discovered completely by accident when researchers were investigating whether alcohol interacted with the drug felodipine. The alcohol was mixed with grapefruit juice simply to mask the taste of alcohol for the study. Researchers discovered that blood levels of felodipine were increased several times compared to previous studies where no grapefruit juice was used. It is important to be aware if the drugs that you are taking are affected as some can cause potentially dangerous problems. Certain chemicals that grapefruit products and citrus fruits contain can interfere with the enzyme CYP3A4 that breaks down various medications in your digestive system. This can lead to a dangerous build up of the drug causing overdose and serious side effects.
The compounds thought to cause this problem are called Foranocoumarins and can block digestive enzymes in excess of 24 hours meaning that grapefruit must be completely avoided .
Pomelos and Seville oranges, a type of bitter orange often used to make marmalades and compotes, may have a similar effect . The majority of medications do not interact with grapefruit juice. However, grapefruit juice does have an effect on more than 50 different drugs. If you are being treated for any of the following conditions, check with your Doctor or Pharmacist to find out it is safe for you to consume grapefruit or other citrus fruits. - Abnormal heart rhythm - Allergies - Anxiety - Asthma and COPD - Blood clots - BPH (enlarged prostate) - Cancer - Cough - Depression - Epilepsy - Erectile dysfunction - Heart disease - High blood pressure - High cholesterol - HIV/AIDS - Hormonal conditions - Infection-viral, bacterial and fungal
CHILDHOOD OBESITY THE SHOCKING FACTS
Like children’s waistlines, the problem of childhood obesity is getting BIGGER AND BIGGER!!! Facts from the most recent large scale survey in the U.K. reveal that: • 25% of boys and 33% of girls aged between two and 19 years are overweight or obese. • Obesity currently costs the country around £2 billion annually. • Obesity shortens child’s lives by nine years, due to the associated health problems. Some health experts even believe we’ll soon see parents outliving their children. Health risks associated with childhood obesity include heart disease, high blood
pressure (certain studies show that overweight teenagers were eight and a half times more likely to develop high blood pressure and almost 2 and a half times as likely to have high blood cholesterol levels), certain cancers, joint problems, psychological problems and diabetes. Diabetes UK believes there are currently around 100 children with the condition, although some experts believe the figure could be as high as 1,400 based on the number of overweight and obese schoolchildren there are in the UK. Experts relate this solely to the increase in childhood obesity. One of the biggest
concerns is that parents are getting so used to seeing overweight children they don’t recognise their own children are obese.
Unfortunately, there’s no mystery as to why children are getting so fat: • Poor diet containing too much fat, salt, junk food etc. and too little fresh fruit and vegetables. • Lack of exercise, computer based activities being the favourite pastime of most children. Unfortunately for some, problems start early in life. A survey by Mother & Baby magazine revealed that nine out of 10 toddlers eat junk food, with chocolate, biscuits, crisps, fish fingers, chips, cake and chicken nuggets appearing in their top 10 favourite foods. In an attempt to stem the problem of childhood obesity the most important thing is to encourage eating habits from an early age.
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Tuesday 13th May 00:25 The Graham Norton Show 01:10 Weatherview 01:15 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Fake Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Caught Red Handed 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 Countdown to Chelsea 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 19:55 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 Happy Valley 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:35 National Lottery Update 23:35 Party Election Broadcast for the English Local Elections 23:40 Monks 13/05 00:20 BBC2 00:20 Party Election Broadcast for the English Local Elections 00:25 Blurred Lines: The New Battle of the Sexes 01:25 Louis Theroux's LA Stories 02:25 This Is BBC Two 05:00 A Question of Faith 06:00 Schools - In My Shoes Plus:
China 07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:20 Homes Under the Hammer 08:20 Caught Red Handed 08:50 First Time on the Front Line 09:20 Countryside 999 10:05 Collectaholics 11:05 Real Lives Reunited 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 16:45 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 The Big Allotment Challenge 22:00 Watermen: A Dirty Business 23:00 Later Live - with Jools Holland 23:30 Weather 23:30 Newsnight
00:35 Joanna Lumley's Greek Odyssey 01:35 Jackpot247 04:00 UEFA Champions League Weekly 04:25 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 19:25 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 23:10 ITV News and Weather 23:40 ITV News Meridian 23:44 Party Election Broadcast for the English Local Elections 23:45 The Cube
00:00 Gogglebox 01:05 Random Acts 01:10 Fargo 02:05 Scandal 02:55 Southcliffe 03:50 Mr Drew's School for Boys 04:45 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 05:40 Deal or No Deal 06:35 Kirstie's Vintage Gems 06:55 Countdown 07:40 According to Jim 08:05 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:30 The King of Queens 08:55 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 Embarrassing Bodies: Live from the Clinic 22:00 Mr Drew's School for Boys 23:00 16 Kids and Counting 23:55 Coppers
BEN FOGLE’S ANIMAL CLINIC At the equine hospital, surgeon Neil Townsend operates on a horse that is at serious risk of dying from colic and he has to flush out more than 70 litres of undigested grass from its stomach to clear the blockage. In the small animal clinic, Paolo Silvestrini treats a rescue kitten that cannot stop sneezing, while farm vet Jo Oultram is called in to help Chester Zoo staff perform a vasectomy on a Congo buffalo
01:00 The True Story 01:55 Access 02:05 SuperCasino 04:10 Police Interceptors 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 09:10 Milkshake! Monkey 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 Classic Car Rescue 14:40 5 News Lunchtime 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Wandering Eye 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 Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun 21:00 Ben Fogle's Animal Clinic 22:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 23:00 The Mentalist 23:55 Law & Order: Special Victims
Wednesday 14th May 00:10 Live at the Apollo 00:55 Management 02:25 Weatherview 02:30 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Fake Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Caught Red Handed 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 Countdown to Chelsea 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 19:55 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 20:00 The One Show 21:00 Watchdog 22:00 MasterChef 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:35 Party Election Broadcast for the English Local Elections 23:40 A Question of Sport 14/05 00:20 BBC2 00:20 Party Election Broadcast for the English Local Elections 00:25 This World 01:25 Monkey Planet 02:25 This Is BBC Two 05:00 Porn - What's the Harm? 05:30 Schools - Body Matters 06:00 Schools - In My Shoes: Germany & the Netherlands
06:55 Schools - Wonders of Nature: Grass Cutter Ants Teamwork 07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:15 Homes Under the Hammer 08:15 Caught Red Handed 08:45 First Time on the Front Line 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 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 Under Offer: Estate Agents on the Job 22:00 Coast 22:10 Coast Australia 23:00 Episodes 23:30 Newsnight
00:45 Wild Britain with Ray Mears 01:10 Jackpot247 04:00 Loose Women 04:45 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 19:25 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 23:30 ITV News Meridian 23:33 Party Election Broadcast for the English Local Elections 23:35 Tomorrow Never Dies
EPISODES New series. Matt continues to fight for custody of his children as he tries to persuade his ex-wife to forgive him for sleeping with his stalker. Meanwhile, Sean and Beverly are back together, but soon discover it's not so easy to heal old wounds, especially when additional secrets are revealed about their time apart. Over at the network, Carol's ambitions are dealt a cruel blow.
00:55 Random Acts 01:00 Poker 01:55 KOTV Boxing Weekly 02:25 Trans World Sport 03:20 British GT Championship 03:50 The Grid 04:15 Four Rooms 05:10 Deal or No Deal 06:05 SuperScrimpers 06:35 Kirstie's Handmade Treasures 06:55 Countdown 07:40 According to Jim 08:05 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:30 The King of Queens 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:55 Undercover Boss USA 11:55 Come Dine with Me 12:55 Channel 4 News Midday 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 23:35 Cardinal Burns
00:50 Body of Proof 01:40 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 02:10 SuperCasino 04:10 The OAP Killer: First Kill, Last Kill 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 09:10 Milkshake! Monkey 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 Cowboy Builders 14:40 5 News Lunchtime 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Flirting with Danger 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 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 21:00 Minute by Minute 22:00 NCIS 23:00 Castle
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Thursday 15th May 00:10 Room 101 - Extra Storage 00:50 Dragonfly 02:30 Weatherview 02:35 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Fake Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Caught Red Handed 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 Countdown to Chelsea 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 19:55 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 The Food Inspectors 22:00 MasterChef 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:35 Question Time 15/05 00:20 BBC2 00:20 Party Election Broadcast for the English Local Elections 00:25 Watermen: A Dirty Business 01:25 See Hear 01:55 The Birth of Empire: The East India Company 02:55 This Is BBC Two 05:00 Strictly Soulmates 05:30 Schools - Divine Women 06:00 Schools - Virtually There: Germany 06:30 Schools - Virtually There: France 06:55 Wonders of Nature: Stoat -
Play 07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:20 Homes Under the Hammer 08:20 Caught Red Handed 08:50 First Time on the Front Line 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 16:45 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 The Big Allotment Challenge 22:00 Thalidomide - The Fifty Year Fight 23:00 The Sarah Millican Television Programme 23:30 Weather 23:30 Newsnight
01:45 Jackpot247 04:00 British Touring Car Championship 05:15 ITV Nightscreen 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 19:25 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 23:30 ITV News Meridian 23:35 Billy Connolly's Big Send Off
00:05 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 01:05 Mercury Prize Sessions 01:50 Random Acts 01:55 Josh (12A) 03:35 Sunset Blvd 05:30 Four Rooms 06:25 SuperScrimpers 06:50 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 10:55 Undercover Boss USA 11:55 Come Dine with Me 12:55 Channel 4 News Midday 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 Posh Pawn 22:00 Heston's Great British Food 23:00 Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA
HESTON’S GREAT BRITISH FOOD Heston Blumenthal seeks inspiration from the nation's rich history of chocolate-making to create a supersized chocolate bar. With help from leading brands, the chef crafts a homage to several popular treats as part of the first-ever Great Bar of Britain, which he unveils at a feast. He also makes a `Moos bar' - a combination of beef nougat, shortbread biscuit, and beef and Guinness caramel - and a unique range of goodies in an edible box.
00:50 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 01:45 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 02:10 SuperCasino 04:10 Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun 05:00 House Doctor 05:45 Great Artists 06:10 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:35 Nick's Quest 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 DIY Dummies 14:40 5 News Lunchtime 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Jane Doe: The Wrong Face 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 Police Interceptors 21:00 Cowboy Builders 22:00 Trauma Doctors 23:00 Person of Interest
Friday 16th 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 Caught Red Handed 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 Countdown to Chelsea 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 19:55 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 20:00 The One Show 20:30 A Question of Sport 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 MasterChef 22:30 Have I Got News for You 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:35 The Graham Norton Show 16/05 00:20 BBC2 00:20 Watermen: A Dirty Business 01:20 Panorama 01:50 Vets in the Disaster Zone 02:50 This Is BBC Two 05:00 The World, My Stuff and Me 05:30 Schools - Made of Money 06:00 Schools - Counting with Rodd 06:55 Wonders of Nature: Birds of Paradise
07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:20 Homes Under the Hammer 08:20 Caught Red Handed 08:50 First Time on the Front Line 09:20 Countryside 999 10:05 The Great Interior Design Challenge 11:05 Mary Berry Cooks 11:35 The Travel Show 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 16:45 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 The Minster 21:30 Gardeners' World 22:00 The Story of Women and Art 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight
00:35 The Last Word 01:05 Jackpot247 04:00 Tonight 04:25 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 19:25 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 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 23:30 ITV News Meridian 23:33 Party Election Broadcast for the English Local Elections 23:35 The World Is Not Enough
LEWIS Part one of two. After seven years of ducking the issue, Lewis and Hobson are embarking on a relationship, but the detective also has a new case to solve. Elderly don Richard Seager is murdered on the night of his release from prison, having served a sentence for causing death by dangerous driving. Crushed by a classic car, Seager mysteriously scratched the number 500 into its paintwork before his demise, and the academic's wife suspects a member of his victim's family is responsible for the killing.
00:00 The Island with Bear Grylls 01:00 24 Hours in A&E 01:55 Random Acts 02:00 Embarrassing Bodies: Live from the Clinic 02:55 Man vs Weird 03:50 How to Get a Council House 04:45 Unreported World 05:10 Four Rooms 06:05 SuperScrimpers 06:30 Hugh's 3 Good Things: Best Bites 06:45 Kirstie's Vintage Gems 06:50 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 09:55 Frasier 10:55 Undercover Boss USA 11:55 Come Dine with Me 12:55 Channel 4 News Midday 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
00:00 Person of Interest 00:55 Access 01:05 SuperCasino 04:10 Ben Fogle's Animal Clinic 05:00 House Doctor 05:45 Great Artists 06:10 Nick's Quest 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 Ben Fogle's Animal Clinic 14:40 5 News Lunchtime 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles 16:15 Mystery Woman: Redemption 17:55 Access 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 23:55 Bangkok Brits
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Saturday 17th May 09:00 Great British Menu 09:30 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 Nigellissima 13:00 Homes Under the Hammer 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:15 Live Athletics 15:50 Bargain Hunt 16:35 Escape to the Country 17:35 Celebrity Mastermind 18:05 Enchanted 19:45 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 20:00 Pointless Celebrities 20:55 The National Lottery: In It to Win It 21:45 Casualty 22:35 The Guess List 23:15 Mrs Brown's Boys
10:00 Great British Menu 10:30 Great British Menu 11:00 The Living Planet 11:55 Coast 12:00 Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age 12:30 Great British Railway Journeys 13:00 Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge 13:45 Nigel Slater's Simple Suppers 13:50 Talking Pictures 14:25 Wuthering Heights 16:05 Pride and Prejudice 18:00 Natural World 19:00 Flog It! 20:00 Museums at Night 21:00 Bob Larbey - A Tribute 21:15 Comedy Connections 21:55 All About The Good Life 22:55 QI XL 23:40 Gone Baby Gone
23:45 BBC News; Weather
00:00 Weather 01:10 Lone Star 03:20 Question Time 04:20 This Is BBC Two 07:15 Dangerous Mission 08:30 Great British Menu
Jackpot247 Closing the Ring 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 ITV Meridian Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Storage Hoarders All Star Family Fortunes Off Their Rockers ITV News Meridian ITV News and Weather Live FA Cup Football Britain's Got Talent Amazing Greys The Americans ITV News and Weather ITV Meridian Weather
00:05 Rude Tube 01:05 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 01:30 jackass number two 03:05 Random Acts 03:10 Southland 03:55 Desperate Housewives 04:40 Four Rooms 05:35 Deal or No Deal 06:10 SuperScrimpers 06:40 The Hoobs 07:30 Trans World Sport 08:30 FIM Superbike World Championship 09:00 The Morning Line 10:00 Weekend Kitchen 11:00 Frasier 11:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 11:55 The Big Bang Theory 12:50 The Simpsons 13:45 Marvel's Agents of SHIELD 14:45 Channel 4 Racing 17:10 Come Dine with Me 19:45 Channel 4 News 20:05 The Restoration Man 21:00 Grand Designs 22:00 X-Men: First Class
00:55 Access 01:05 SuperCasino 04:10 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 05:00 House Doctor 05:45 Divine Designs 06:10 Nick's Quest 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 08:25 Make Way for Noddy 08:40 City of Friends 08:55 Little Princess 09:10 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 10:35 LazyTown 11:00 Access 11:05 Police Interceptors 12:05 Classic Car Rescue 13:05 Attack on the Iron Coast 14:55 633 Squadron 16:45 Columbo: the Conspirators 18:45 Jesse Stone: Thin Ice 20:15 8 Seconds 21:05 NCIS 22:55 5 News Weekend 23:00 Live International Boxing
00:35 Top Gun
01:15 SuperCasino 04:15 DIY Dummies 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 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 08:40 City of Friends 08:55 Little Princess 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:20 Mio Mao 09:25 Angelina Ballerina 09:45 Rupert Bear 10:00 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:15 Jelly Jamm 10:35 LazyTown 11:00 Power Rangers Super Samurai 11:35 Power Rangers Megaforce 12:10 Cowboy Builders 13:10 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 14:10 CutThroat Island 16:35 Around the World in 80 Days 18:50 5 News Weekend 18:55 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective 20:35 X2 23:00 21 Jump Street
ALL ABOUT THE GOOD LIFE
17/05 00:00 BBC2 00:05 Later - with Jools Holland
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This documentary reveals all about the show created by Bob Larbey and John Esmonde, from the perils of filming knee-deep in mud to the ultimate accolade of performing live in front of the Queen at Television Centre. Contributors include stars Richard Briers and Penelope Keith, as well as Monty Don, Brian Sewell and John O'Farrell.
Sunday 18th May 00:05 Meet the Parents
01:25 Mesrine: Killer Instinct
01:50 Norbit
03:10 This Is BBC Two
03:25 Weatherview
07:10 Affair with a Stranger
03:30 BBC News
08:35 Safari
07:00 Breakfast
10:00 Gardeners' World
10:00 The Andrew Marr Show
10:30 The Beechgrove Garden
11:00 The Big Questions
11:00 Live Athletics
12:00 Sunday Politics
13:30 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites
13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News 14:10 Weather for the Week Ahead 14:15 Countryfile 15:10 Flog It! 15:50 Escape to the Country 16:35 Points of View
15:00 Inspire: The Olympic Journey 15:30 Live Gymnastics 17:30 Triathlon 19:00 Athletics 20:00 Australia with Simon Reeve 21:00 The Best of Top Gear
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22:00 Dylan Thomas: A Poet in New York 23:20 Edge of Darkness
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THE BRITISH ACADEMY TELEVISION AWARDS
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Graham Norton hosts the annual ceremony celebrating the best of British TV, held at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London.
02:35 Brazil 05:00 Hollyoaks 07:15 British F3 International Series 07:40 How I Met Your Mother 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 Secret Eaters 14:35 The Big Bang Theory 15:35 The Simpsons 16:30 Tooth Fairy 18:35 Deal or No Deal 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Four Rooms 21:00 For the Love of Cars 22:00 Fargo 23:05 The Wolfman
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00:00 ITV News and Weather 00:14 ITV Meridian Weather 00:15 Premiership Rugby Union 01:15 The Store 03:45 Motorsport UK 04:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 05:20 ITV Nightscreen 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 19:25 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament 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 It'll Be Alright on the Night 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 ITV News Meridian 23:35 Benidorm
PANORAMA As expert witnesses give evidence in court they are supposed to act in the interests of justice and not just help their clients. Daniel Foggo presents an undercover investigation suggesting some experts in the fields of handwriting, CCTV analysis and animal behaviour have been prepared to hide the truth, in breach of their professional obligations.
01:05 Dorian Gray 02:55 Southland 03:40 Utopia 04:50 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 05:45 Four Rooms 06:40 SuperScrimpers 06:50 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 Summary 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:40 French Collection 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
01:15 Police Interceptors 02:10 SuperCasino 04:10 Classic Car Rescue 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 09:10 Mio Mao 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 Cowboy Builders 14:40 5 News Lunchtime 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Taken Back: Finding Haley 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 D-Day's Sunken Secrets 23:35 Valkyrie
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Euro-Cars La Nucia celebrated their 20th anniversary last week, the company started in 1994 with the sale of cheap and slightly older cars and over the years they have evolved into the very best place to get a fantastic deal on almost new cars, they also pride themselves on being specialists in automatic vehicles. We went along to congratulate them on their special day and enjoy the party. Upon arrival we could see people having a look at some of the great cars on offer and could see that some had already been purchased or put on hold, people definitely got there early to snap up the best bargains. We looked around a bit more and then settled into some comfy
playing and after a short while they had some live music, it was wonderful to enjoy especially under the Spanish sun and we were being constantly offered extra tapas and drinks. Their hospitality easily reflected on why they have become a successful business along the years looking after their customers and going the extra mile, we had wished we could have stayed all day but sadly we had to get back home. We will definitely be back for their next birthday and will be the first place to call upon when looking for a change of transportation.
seats and enjoyed some free tapas along alongside a nice cold beer which was also complimentary. They had a Dj
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SCHOOLS OUT Even the University of the 3rdAge get a BUZZ when they know it is almost the end of term. The Spanish Tuition Groups will end the current courses on Monday May 26th. The two levels of tuition by Joan Flint are held at the Casa Cultura, Alfaz del Pi on Monday afternoons.
years and the members work hard over the 9 month course to improve their language skills. This has not been an easy journey for many living in an area with so many English speaking people. Some members have previously attended the inter-cambio sessions in the area only to find people want to
The Spanish Intermediate Group is the first lesson at 1.00pm to 2.30pm followed by The Spanish for Beginners Group at 2.30 to 4.00pm. The classes are soon full to capacity with 28 members enrolling for the current year, each wanting to integrate into their Spanish way of life by communicating on a basic level with their Spanish friends and neighbours. Joan who was a teacher before retiring to Spain - patiently encourages the members to enjoy speaking Spanish confidently. The U3A Marina Baixa popular Spanish Tuition Group has been running for several
improve their English rather than speak Spanish. However great progress has been made and many intend to continue with their studies next year. To celebrate the end of term a Spanish Themed Celebration will take place in June at the home of the Group Leader Joan Flint where the students will partake in typical Spanish Tapas and Sangria whilst improving their Spanish conversation skills – this is end of term fun time! The next Spanish Tuition classes will begin on Monday 15thSeptember. Members are requested to enrol early as the groups
soon meet the maximum quota. For more information on the activities and events with the U3A Marina Baixa visit the website www.u3amarinabaixa.com Facebook Page - U3A Marina Baixa. Petanca Group - from Thursday 15th.May the meeting time changes to 7.00pm at the
Scandinavian Park Alfaz del Pi. The U3A Marina Baixa General Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month at the Social Centre, Albir at 10.30am for 11.00am start. The next general meeting will be on Monday 26th.May the speaker Mike Baker, computing Questions and Answers.
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Across 1. In which city in northeastern Massachusetts did witchcraft trials take place in 1692? (5) 4. What name is given to any of several related languages of the Celts in Ireland and Scotland? (6) 9. Which regulatory substance is produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action? (7) 10. What was the surname of the first woman to sit in the House of Commons? (5) 11. What is the name of the period preceding Easter, which in the Christian Church is devoted to fasting, abstinence, and penitence in commemoration of Christ’s fasting in the wilderness? (4) 12. Which British 80s pop duo consisted of Vince Clarke and Andy Bell? (7) 13. Which small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, has a short snout, and retractile claws? (3) 14. What was the title of the former monarch of Iran? (4) 16. What was the name of glam-rock band fronted by guitarist, singer and songwriter Marc Bolan? (1,3) 18. Balmoral Castle stands on which river? (3) 20. What is the surname of the dramatist who wrote the 1956 play Look Back in Anger? (7) 21. Who was the Greek goddess of victory? (4) 24. What name is given to the final and fully developed adult stage of an insect? (5) 25. What is the name of the platform extending into an auditorium, along which models parade to display clothes in
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flows eastward through East Anglia, forms most of the county boundary between Suffolk and Essex? (5) Down 1. What was the surname of the creator of the Peanuts cartoon strip? (6) 2. What was the surname of the Italian actress who married film producer Carlo Ponti in 1957? (5) 3. What name is given to any natural satellite of a planet? (4) 5. What name is given to a menu having individual dishes listed with separate prices? (1,2,5) 6. Which cultivated plant of the daisy family has edible leaves that are often an ingredient of salads? (7) 7. What name is given to an association of manufacturers or suppliers with the purpose of maintaining prices at a high level and restricting competition? (6) 8. Which headgear is a round flattish cap of felt or cloth typically worn by French peasants? (5) 13. What is the name of the stick of black carbon material used for drawing? (8) 15. What was the surname of the American science-fiction writer who founded Scientology? (7) 17. What name was given to a local, district, or national council in the former USSR? (6) 18. What name is given to a score of 40 all in a game of tennis? (5) fashion shows? (7) 26. What word can mean both ‘slightly drunk’ and ‘very 19. What is the surname of the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon men’s singles title? (6) small’? (6) 27. Which river that rises in eastern Cambridgeshire and 22. Boise is the capital and largest city of which US state? (5) 23. Elisha who invented the safety elevator? (4)
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25. Uninterested (5) 26. Ledge (5) Down 2. Smallest amount (5) 3. Clean (4) 4. Bovines (4) 5. Foot joint (5) 7. Shrieks (7) 9. Stillness (7) 11. Get up (5) 13. Finish (3) 14. Colouring (3) 17. Mistake (5) 19. Conscious (5) 20. Curve (4) 21. Hints (4)
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1. What was the name of Ali Babas' female slave? 2. In which book of the Bible are the Ten Commandments first mentioned? 3. What instrument does Ravi Shankar play? 4. In which war was Bunker Hill a major battle? 5. How Are Messrs Moor & Prater Better Known? 6. What Drink Has The Words "Quality Tennessee Sour Mash" Written On The Label? 7. In Maine it is illegal to bite your own what?
8. Viscum Album provides an excuse for stealing what? 9. Which Song Was Michael Jackson Performing When Jarvis Cocker Invaded the Stage In 1996? 10. In which country would you find the Southern Alps? 11. According To The song On What Day Of The Week Was Solomon Grundy Taken Ill? 12. Which Bond Movie Shares It's Name With Ian Flemming's Jamaican Home? 13. What was the sister ship of the Olympic?
14. Who Was On The British Throne At The Outbreak Of World War 2 In 1939? 15. Riverside Cal its illegal to kiss less both wipe lips with what? 16. Which Was the First Car In Britain To Sell A Million Copies? 17. Which Turkish word means grilled meat? 18. which Yorkshire football team plays at home at oakwell? 19. On What Day Of The Week Was The 9/11 Twin Towers Tragedy? 20. Hippophagic society members support what?
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Double Crossword CRYTPIC CLUES Across 1. Go read new bookmark (3-3) 4. They all moved at the same pace for the arch (6) 9. Tear bit off cleric’s cap (7) 10. Dirt in jug rim edge (5) 11. Plant at the southern border (5) 12. Tried to work out in Michigan (7) 13. Horrid ashes produced pungent condiment (11) 18. Plenty follow old church cats (7) 20. Light wood from herbal samples (5) 22. Little Alfred returned with me, sweetheart (5) 23. Bodyguards for the lawless sectors (7) 24. Tool for one who’s over the top on stage (6) 25. Lower to catch the girl (6) Down 1. Pollute seabed badly (6) 2. Wounded in the Al Gore dining room (5) 3. In German them strange hymns (7) 5. Fall behind it at the end of the day (5) 6. They have three legs, so drops it by mistake (7) 7 Fast passage for others in shipping line (6) 8 In serious difficulties with herds spread all over the place (4,7) 14 Swimming stroke not used by Chappell in infamous cricket match (4,3) 15 She came out with frilly lace, a disaster! (7) 16 Sponge found in toilet, note (6)
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Your weekly Horoscopes Aries -
Because things have been going so well of late, minor hiccups this week may seem more negative than they actually are. Taking a calmer more contemplative approach would settle your nerves. When you work towards a goal you feel you’re moving forward.
Taurus -
You may need to be a bit pushier than you have been of late if you want to reach your goals, and if others have not been pulling their weight, you may have to tell it to them straight. You’re heading into a sociable weekend, where you may just get some extra spice in your love life.
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17 Was confused in her cable (6) 19 Huge gong around middle of chests (5) 21 Leafy tree left on a Roman Catholic hospital (5) STANDARD CLUES Across 1. Page marker (3-3) 4. Keeping pace (6) 9. Roman Catholic priest’s hat (7) 10. Filth (5) 11. Rush-like plant (5) 12. Motor City (7) 13. Plant root used for seasoning (11) 18. Panther cats (7)
20. Strong lightweight wood (5) 22. Blaze (5) 23. Accompanies (7) 24. Mallet (6) 25. Posterior (6) Down 1. Humiliate (6) 2. Injured by a bull (5) 3. Songs of praise (7) 5. Hours of darkness (5) 6. Camera stands (7) 7. Suddenly (6) 8. Short of (4,7) 14. Bowling style (4,3) 15. Disaster (7) 16. Washing sponge (6) 17. Large rope (6) 19. Overweight (5) 21. Conifer (5)
You’ve been missing familiar closeness in relationships and friendships for a long time now, so work at being on the same wavelength as partners and friends and you’ll see a big difference. Do what you need to in order to keep unions buoyant. You need to.
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Minor improvements at home could be worth more to you than you expected, so tell those concerned how happy you are now. You’re now more willing to try to reach middle ground with people you didn’t even want to know in the past. Slow but sure. Good for you.
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would be an ideal time to travel, but is it going to be possible to clear your diary quickly? Sort out minor frustrations quickly and you never know what you could achieve. Exploring the world is a natural aspect of life and one of your favourite things to do.
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tial to be generally productive for you this week, but you rally need to let others know how important they are to you. Tell intimate partners how much you love them, and tell co workers how much you appreciate them. It’s not rocket science.
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Professional challenges are indicated this week, but try to take them in your stride. If however, you’ve embroidered the truth about your abilities at work, you may be left with egg on your face. Try not to be thrown off course. Do what you can to save face.
Cancer - Life has poten- Capricorn -
It’s a week where you need to focus intently on professional matters, but remember spending time with family is important too. If you have to argue at work make sure to stick to what you know. Wandering outside the lines could bring you down sharply.
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Use your
intuition to make headway in work and play, as adhering to the rules gives you no leeway to adapt and alter as you go along. Its time to be yourself and tell everyone as it is. You’re heading into a quiet weekend so take the opportunity to recharge your batteries.
You may have to cope with a few setbacks this week, but its nothing you cant handle. The moon enters your opposite sign at the start of the week and brings a lunar low for the month, but you’ll be happy to slow things down and let the pace of life decelerate. Pisces - Find out exactly what your partner is looking for in life and love as you may have wandered off the track recently and that’s maybe why you’ve not been getting on particularly well. Don’t allow petty irritations to irk you. Find a sensible way to deal with them.
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CRACK CODED TWEETS FOR A JOB AT THE NSA
It's not a typical job application. No CV, no covering letter, just cryptic tweets that you must decipher to be in with a shot at a job at the America's top intelligence organisation. The National Security Agency (NSA) – the subject of the controversial Edward Snowden snooping revelations – is hiring. Last night, a tweet was posted on its @NSACareers account made up of a series of apparently random letters and spaces. Some Twitter users suggested the feed had been hacked, or a disgruntled employee was playing a prank. But the NSA later confirmed the tweet was part of a month-long campaign of coded tweets to "explore careers essential to protecting our nation". A spokeswoman told said: "The NSA is known as the code makers and code breakers. "As part of our recruitment efforts to attract the best and the brightest, we will post mission related coded Tweets
on Mondays in the month of May." Within minutes, the code was cracked. It was a simple letter substitution puzzle that translated simply as: "Want to know what it takes to work at NSA? Check back each Monday in May as
we explore career essentials to protect our nation." The puzzles are expected to get harder in the coming weeks. Those who are able to crack the most complex codes are likely to be of interest to the NSA's recruiters.
NASA JOYSTICK AUCTION
The joystick used to land Apollo 15 on the Moon is to be auctioned. With a starting bid of $10,000 (£5,900) it is a chance for space enthusiasts to own a piece of lunar history. But potential bidders are warned that the final selling price could run into hundreds of thousands of dollars in the online auction. It comes with a two-page letter of authenticity and explanation from astronaut David Scott, who used the device during Nasa’s eighth successful manned Moon mission.
His three-strong crew spent three days on the Moon during the 1971 mission, which was hailed as the most successful manned flight ever achieved at the time. It was the first 'J mission' – longer stays on the Moon with a greater focus on scientific exploration. The Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) was also used for the first time. In the letter Mr Scott wrote: "This has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth." The joystick is significant because
the lunar module from Apollo 15 was nearly 3,000 feet south of its landing spot when Mr Scott had to steer it back on course. He added: "This remarkable device … provided the Commander and crew with 11 separate functions during four major phases of a lunar landing mission." Other items that will be featured in the auction include Buzz Aldrin's Nasaissued glove worn at the Tranquility Base during the first lunar landing, and a ceramic tile flown in lunar orbit.
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QUICK QUIZ Across: 1 Allow, 4 Chain, 6 Ago, 7 Stays, 8 Wakes, 10 Has, 12 Rate, 14 Deal, 15 Noisy, 16 Aged, 18 Earn, 20 Bet, 22 Serve, 23 Image, 24 Nap, 25 Bored, 26 Shelf. Down: 2 Least, 3 Wash, 4 Cows, 5 Ankle, 7 Screams, 9 Silence, 11 Arise, 13 End, 14 Dye, 17 Error, 19 Aware, 20 Bend, 21 Tips.
QUIZ CROSSWORD Across: 1 Salem, 4 Gaelic, 9 Hormone, 10 Astor, 11 Lent, 12 Erasure, 13 Cat, 14 Shah, 16 T Rex, 18 Dee, 20 Osborne, 21
Nike, 24 Imago, 25 Catwalk, 26 Tiddly, 27 Stour. Down: 1 Schulz, 2 Loren, 3 Moon, 5 A la carte, 6 Lettuce, 7 Cartel, 8 Beret, 13 Charcoal, 15 Hubbard, 17 Soviet, 18 Deuce, 19 Becker, 22 Idaho, 23 Otis.
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HODGSON NAMES SQUAD
Hodgson officially unveiled his squad at the Vauxhall car plant in Luton, on Monday afternoon cancelling or confirming any rumours around the squad selection for the World Cup in Brazil. Everton youngster Ross Barkley s one of eight players under the age of 24 named in the 23-man squad, showing that Hodgson is makinga true effort to break thorugh the younger talent and get them their experience providing England with life in the Internatial competitions in the future. The 20-year-old will play alongside the other 7 youngsters, Luke Shaw (18), Raheem Sterling (19), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (20), Phil Jones (22), Jack Wilshere (22), Jordan Henderson (23) and Danny Welbeck (23). Southampton duo Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert also made the cut, while Celtic's Fraser Forster was named as England's thirdchoice goalkeeper alongside Hart and Ben Foster. Everton defender Phil Jagielka, who recently recovered from a hamstring injury, joins Chelsea's Gary Cahill in the
SHINJI KAGAWA IN JAPAN SQUAD
Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa has been included in Japan's 23 man squad for the World Cup. Kagawa has struggled to win a regular starting spot at Old Trafford since his move from Borussia Dortmund in June 2012, but Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni has still named him in his party for Brazil this summer. Southampton defender Maya Yoshida is also among 12 Europe-based players selected by Zaccheroni. AC Milan midfielder Keisuke Honda has also been included along with Mainz forward Shinji Okazaki. Joining them are veteran forward Yoshito Okubo, who played for Japan in South Africa four years ago and has scored eight goals
this season for J-League club Kawasaki Frontale. Japan, who co-hosted the World Cup with South Korea in 2002, are preparing for their fifth consecutive World Cup campaign and face Ivory Coast, Greece and Colombia in Group C.
COLE RETIRES FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL
Ashley Cole has retired from international football after being told he would not be in England's World Cup squad. Chelsea left-back Cole, 33, has struggled for playing time with his club this season, with Spaniard Cesar Azpilicueta having been preferred by Jose Mourinho. The decision brings an end to a lengthy
international career for Cole, who made his England debut against Albania in 2001 and has won 107 caps since. Cole, who is out of contract this summer as well, wrote on his Twitter feed: "I got the call from Roy and agree England team should be about the young players. I think it best I retire from England team now.
defenders along with Leighton Baines and Chris Smalling, while Liverpool's prolific goalscorer Daniel Sturridge joins the strikers. There were some surprise omissions, however, especially that of experienced Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick, who is on the stand-by list. Norwich keeper John Ruddy, who lost out to Forster, is also standing-by. Promising Liverpool youngster John Flanagan is also on the list of spares along with Everton centreback John Stones, Man United's Tom Cleverley, and strikers Jermain Defoe of Toronto and Andy Carroll of West Ham. The group will prepare for England's first pre-tournament friendly against Peru at Wembley on May 30 before Hodgson confirms his final 23-man squad on June 2. That final touring party will then travel to Florida for a pre-tournament training camp and friendlies against Ecuador and Honduras on June 4 and 7. England's opener against Italy
takes place in Manaus on June 14. ull squad: Joe Hart (Man City), Ben Foster (West Brom), Frasier Forster; Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Phil Jones (Man Utd), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Chris Smalling (Man Utd), Leighton Baines (Everton), Luke Shaw (Southampton); Alex OxladeChamberlain (Arsenal), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Southampton), Raheem Sterling (Liverpool), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), James Milner (Man City), Ross Barkley (Everton); Wayne Rooney (Man Utd), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Danny Welbeck (Man Utd), Rickie Lambert (Southampton) Stand-bys: John Ruddy (Norwich) John Flanagan (Liverpool), John Stones (Everton), Michael Carrick (Man Utd), Jermain Defoe (Toronto), Andy Carroll (West Ham), Tom Cleverley (Man Utd)
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LA LIGA FINAL DAY SHOWDOWN
Barcelona set up a finalday La Liga title showdown with Atletico Madrid on Saturday after drawing with Elche. It keeps Barca three points behind Atletico going into that game at the Nou Camp, where victory would see Barca win the title on head-to-head record. However, a Barca win over Elche would not have
changed anything in terms of what was needed on the final day. The visitors had the best chances with Andres Iniesta hitting a fantastic volley which was saved by Manu. Alexis Sanchez, Pedro and Lionel Messi all had opportunities before Adriano curled just wide late on for Barcelona. Elche, whose point has secured their safety from rel-
egation, failed to test Barcelona keeper Jose Manuel Pinto in the 90 minutes. Had Atletico beaten Malaga in their match which was being played at the same time, Diego Simeone's team would have won the title. However, that match finished 1-1. Last weekend, Barca's title hopes looked over after drawing 2-2 with Getafe to leave them three
points off Atletico, with the club rumoured to be in talks with Luis Enrique about replacing head coach Gerardo Martino. However a lot can change in eight days and they are now favourites to win the league in Martino's first season in charge. Barca and Atletico drew 00 in their previous league meeting in January.
GOOD WEEK FOUR IN A ROW
Hamilton won in Spain to make it four wins in a row despite Rosberg's late charge and tetchy radio messages who settled for 2nd place; Red Bull struggled for speed with Ricciardo taking 3rd ahead of Vettel, who finished well over a minute behind Hamilton.
BAD WEEK REAL’S TITLE BID OVER
HANSEN LEAVES MOTD AFTER 22YRS Alan Hansen has retired as a Match of the Day pundit after 22 years on Britain's mostwatched football show. The 58-year-old former Scotland and Liverpool defender retired from the game in 1991, becoming a BBC pundit one year later. "Very sad," said Hansen on his final show. "I've had a great 22 years and the Premier League has gone
VILLA FOR SALE
American owner Randy Lerner has confirmed that he has put Aston Villa up for sale. Lerner bought Villa from Doug Ellis in 2006 but there has been uncertainty over his future throughout a difficult campaign which ended in a lowly 15th-place finish after Sunday's 3-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur. And Lerner has now declared that he believes it is the right moment for the club
to sell and look for new owners who can push them forward. In a statement published on the club's website, Lerner said: "I feel that now is the time for me to look for new ownership and thus new leadership. Lerner, who owns NFL franchise Cleveland Browns, paid £60m for the club in 2006 and has since invested £200m.
from strength to strength." Hansen's contract with the BBC will end after the summer's World Cup. Hansen, who started his career at Partick Thistle, said leaving his role after the summer was "a good way to go out" and that he could not be convinced to continue, having initially planned to retire at 55. During his time as a pundit, Hansen has been widely recognised as a voice of authority - casting opinion on the controversial moments at the heart of the game. "When me and Des Lynam sat down initially to do Match of the Day, we decided we wouldn't say the obvious," said Hansen, who narrated the closing sequence of Match of the Day for the 2013-14 season. He turned down managerial roles including Manchester City in 1995 - to prosper as a pundit, working alongside presenters Lynam and Gary Lineker.
Celta Vigo ended any lingering hopes Real Madrid had of Primera Division glory by claiming a 2-0 victory over Carlo Ancelotti's men at Estadio Balaidos. The capital club needed a remarkable set of results to go in their favour to take the title, although rivals Atletico Madrid and Barcelona's failure to win on Sunday night gave them a superb opportunity to catapult themselves back into contention following draws in their last two fixtures. Cristiano Ronaldo was absent due to injury, while Gareth Bale was an unused substitute for Los Blancos, who were lacking a creative spark in the opening stages.
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MADRID MISERY FOR OFF-COLOUR MURRAY
A lacklustre Andy Murray suffered a third round exit at the Mutua Madrid Open after a comprehensive straight sets defeat by Santiago Giraldo. Murray had won his first match on clay in almost a year on Wednesday evening when he defeated Nicolas Almagro in three sets, but he never looked like repeating the feat on Thursday as Giraldo recorded a 6-3 6-2 win. It was the Colombian's first victory over Murray in three attempts and comes on the back of his impressive run to the final in Barcelona a fortnight ago. Although the South American was impressive, Murray was a long way from his best and contributed to his downfall with 24 unforced errors during the contest. The tone was set as early as Murray's first service game with the Scot sending a backhand long on breakpoint to hand his opponent a 2-0 lead. That proved the only break of the set with Giraldo
serving out to love at 5-3 to move ahead, a raking forehand winner closing out the game. Murray did fashion a break-point opportunity of his own at the start of the second, but he netted a weak forehand return to let his opponent off the hook and Giraldo would go on to hold. It would prove a costly miss as the Colombian broke in the very next game; although Murray did well to fight back from 0-40 down, an unfortunate net-cord would ultimately hand his rival a 2-1 lead. From that point the British No 1 did not threaten to get back into things and Giraldo gave himself the insurance of a double-break when another poor Murray backhand found the net as he fell 5-2 behind. Giraldo made no mistake when serving for the match, a booming ace confirming victory and a quarter-final clash against Spaniard Roberto Bautista-Agut.
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SHERWOOD MEL LEAVES INVITES FAN TO WEST BROM SIT ON BENCH
Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood invited a fan to sit on the bench during the club’s 3-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday. During what is likely to be Sherwood’s final game in charge at White Hart Lane, the Spurs boss invited season ticket holder Danny Grimsdale wear his gilet and sit in the home dugout next to his assistants Les Ferdinand and Steffen Freund. “It's something that I won't ever forget,” Grimsdale told BBC Radio Five Live. “To be fair to him, he's not fighting with the fans. He's always happy to chat and have a laugh with us. I called a couple of subs he should
make and it just so happened he made them. “We were 3-0 up at the time and I thought it would be a good chance to bring some youngsters on and he said ‘you know what, why don't you come and have a go’. “It was just surreal. I didn't know what to make of it, or if I would get in trouble for going over the barrier. “I’m a lifelong Spurs fan so I'm not going to turn down the chance to sit in the hotseat. As I was walking away he said "you can keep the jacket" and he shook my hand and patted me on the back.
West Bromwich Albion have parted company with Pepe Mel by mutual consent just five months after he arrived at The Hawthorns. The former Tenerife and Real Betis boss was brought in by Albion to replace Steve Clarke after his dismissal
last December. Albion finished fourth from bottom in the Premier league, just three points ahead of relegated Norwich. Following discussions between the West Brom board and Mel, Albion's sporting and technical director Richard Garlick con-
firmed the decision. Garlick said: "We would like to thank Pepe for his efforts over the past four months in helping to keep the club in the Premier League and wish him well for the future. David Gomez has also left West Brom following the completion of his coaching contract, but assistant head coach Keith Downing and
goalkeeper coach Dean Kiely will remain in their current roles. "The search for a new head coach has now begun. We aim to find the most suitable candidate who, with the support of the structure we have had in place for six years and are presently strengthening, will enable the club to be more competitive next season."
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MAN CITY WIN PREMIERSHIP
Manchester City wrapped up a second Premier League title in three seasons after beating West Ham United after Liverpool's come-from-behind win over Newcastle United proved to be in vain. Samir Nasri and Vincent Kompany scored the goals as Manchester City beat West Ham 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium to claim the title by two points. Liverpool came from behind to round off their excellent season with a 2-1
home win over Newcastle, who finished the match with nine men. Norwich City's relegation from the top flight was confirmed after a home defeat by fourth-placed Arsenal, while Tottenham Hotspur booked Europa League football for next season by beating Aston Villa. Ryan Giggs' likely last game as Manchester United manager ended in a draw at Southampton, as FA Cup finalists Hull City were beaten at home by Everton. Bottom club Cardiff City bowed out of
the Premier League with a home defeat by Chelsea as fellow relegated side Fulham twice came from behind to draw with Crystal Palace Stoke City recorded their highest Premier League finish with a win at outof-form West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland's recent flying run was checked by Swansea City. A 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at White Hart Lane, in what could be Tim Sherwood's last match as manager, guaranteed European football for Tottenham next season.
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