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Residents of Benidorm are getting fed up with increased noise levels finding themselves unable to sleep at times and have no alternative but to start taking action. Over the last few weeks they have formed a small association for affected residents in Benidorm’s, there are already over 60 members and are calling on the city council to help enforce the bylaws which dictate the closing times and noise pollution levels. They have warned the city council, if their protests and requests fall on “deaf ears” they will be forced to go to the courts to claim their “right to rest”. It was revealed this week that in the first quarter of 2014, local police

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Welcome Readers... This week’s major sports event watched by millions across the globe on Sunday was of course the World Cup Final a thrilling match of the two best football teams of today's game. Worthy winners the Germans made their mark with the only goal scoring in extra time and then holding the lead fairly comfort ably until the end.

entertained and could not take my eyes off the TV. Now we can have a complete rest for the immediate future unless of course you love cricket? So with sport taking a back seat for the moment we have a bit of time to get out and about and see what’s happening out side of the TV…at least until the Premiership kicks off next month.

The previous weeks Sunday sports special was the Men's Wimbledon Final which was another epic occasion, I was completely

So now it's all about sun sand and sangria, all of the things we love except most of us find the heat from now until September extremely

hard to cope with unless you are in the pool or the shower. Be warned the latest weather news is all about the next heat wave we have some more information on page 7 but we do expect temperatures to reach the high 30's, so please take extra care and load on the sun block and if you have a hat make sure you use it, extra protection for your head will help reduce the risk of sunstroke which is awful and can put people in the hospital.. If you are visiting one of the famous three theme parks here in Benidorm then make sure you take with you a FREE VISTA CARD you can get amazing discounts on the entrance fee and also make huge savings across the Costa Blanca.

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LAST ORDERS

were called out to 500 cases of excessive noise around the resort a figure that will rocket over summer. For the time being, members of the group are campaigning to collect signatures for a petition they wish to present to the Government. Benidorm’s Local Police Union (SPPLB) have also been on the council’s case, they submitted a letter urging the council to help clampdown on the closing hours of entertainment venues. Now, the council have sent out a response in reply the letter to businesses across the City, reminding owners to meet the closing times set at regional level. An application was filed for extension of hours during the summer sea son, which means that on Fridays, Saturdays and the evenings before public holidays, pubs can close at four o'clock. The police union already reported in June

that businesses are still operating past these fixed hours city allows locally. Municipal sources have acknowledged that there has always been flexibility in the closing hours of the premises. They argued that Benidorm cannot "be applied strictly the same schedule" that other cities that based around tourism. In addition, the government has explained that they applied the same rules as when the PP political party was in power, but is now even more restrictive because the win dows and doors close have to be closed around 12am, which before was later at 2 am. Since then the police union have argued that the City Council allows busi nesses to close doors and windows at 12.30am when the law says it should be at 10pm. Some inconsistencies that cause conflict between the police when acting as said in June. On this issue the Department has not acted reply sent to the mayor.

Last week we had yet more filming here in Benidorm, the popular morning breakfast show Good Morning Britain and Lorraine broadcast right here in. Dr Hilary Jones and Ranvir Singh were talking to holidaymakers about skin care and the dangers of sun bathing at the Sol Pelicanos hotel. Dr Hilary Jones and Ranvir Singh are in Benidorm advising holidaymakers on the dangers of sunbathing. 12% of people say they don't use suncream while 64% said they feel hap pier and healthier with a tan. On Lorraine celebrity stylist Mark Heyes was giving a makeover to a Hen group on the beach with many onlookers crowding round to see him perform his magic. Mark Heyes was delighted with the town and its beaches, confirming all the good

things that his countrymen had been told about the town. "I have been walking through the old town, swam in the wonderful waters of Benidorm and enjoyed eating tapas", said the British stylist.

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TWO RACES ONE LOCATION

This weekend on Poniente beach you will find a huge number of runners and swimmers taking part in the second Cross Arena Poniente Beach run and the second Swim across, the event is organized by the Brotons Group in col laboration with the Department of Sports, forming part of the fourth stage of the championship “Sands of Alicante” races are organised across the region and are split into stages making one long event. However if you want to catch the races you best be up early as it all kicks off Sunday morning around 8am with the kids race starting a little later. The responsible of Brotons Group, Pepe Brotons, explained that the cross run will be about 7 kilometres long, while the swimacross will have a distance of two kilometres.

The circuit takes participants over 80% of the seashore and 20% of the race on asphalt and boardwalk. To encourage more people to get involved there is also a child’s swim with a distance of five hundred meters and one adult swim which is not part of the main competition at one thousand meters. The swim has a bit more novelty this year as they will be marking the course with helium balloons on the buoys and also guided kayaks which also help the course become more visible to swimmers during the test. Brotons Pepe explained that "there are more registered people than last

year and our goal is to exceed five hundred entries between the two tests." The mayor of sports, Miguel Llorca, added that "many people come out to participate in this event and also spend a full day and night in Benidorm, which enhances sports tourism and publicity to the city”

PENYA LA REVOLADA BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

The Penya La Revolada will be bringing the 3rd Beach Volleyball Tournament to Benidorm on Saturday 19th of July, on the beach in La Cala each year there is fantastic support from the town and also with the crowds turning up to watch, and give their support, you can tell everyone has a great time and really enjoys watching the competition. Teams come from all over the Valencia and Castellón region as well as teams travelling all the way from Murcia to take part and enjoy the beaches of Benidorm which are some of the best in the Costa Blanca.

The tournament will have male and female cate gories, with 2 different experience levels, this is actually a huge event with the tournament having the support of thirteen corporate sponsors, fifteen special collaborators and 24 partner companies, with their support they are able to fund awards and gifts for the participants. To date, seventeen teams have registered, but is expected to exceed the 25 entries which were reg istered last year. You can register by sending an email to torneovoleyplayapenyalarevolada@hot mail.es or you .can also find them on Facebook,

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Heatwave hits southern and central Spain Spain has been in extreme temperatures this week mainly in parts in the south of the country, Mercury has been up to or close to 40°C (104 Fahrenheit). In other parts of Spain including the Costa Blanca tempera tures have been peaking around 33°c, and with humidity on the high side the heat index will feel more like 40°c anyway, there have also been light winds which can be extreme ly dangerous for sunbathers, a nice breeze on the beach can put you at risk of severe sunburn, being unaware of how hot it actual ly is, be safe and slap on the factor 50 sun block don’t worry, you will still get a tan. Keeping safe in the sun is extremely impor tant as in high temperatures people are admitted to hospital with sunburns not realis ing how bad the damage is to their skin,

extreme sunburn can cause scarring and increase the risk of skin cancer on top of making a miserly of the rest of your holiday

HIGH SPEED TRAIN BUS LINK TO BENI

The Madrid to the Costa Blanca high speed train service will now have the promised connecting bus to both BENIDORM and also Torrevieja This service started this week and connects the coastal cities with the inland train station at Villena, It was initially thought that a bus link could be provided between Benidorm and Torrevieja and the closer station of Alicante, but protests from taxi drivers com plaining that the buses would cause congestion meant that the local government there blocked the move, although they did agree a shuttle between the train and bus station.

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DRAFT LAW TO BAN CAT & DOG SALES

Spain's ruling party has presented a draft law which would see pet shops banned from selling cats and dogs as the country struggles to deal with the highest rate of pet abandonment in Europe. If passed, the draft law would mean only licensed breeders and shelters could sell or hand over pets to their new owners, with offenders facing fines of up to €30,000 ($40,000). In its draft law, Spain’s ruling conserva tive party is also looking at regulating the sale of pet dogs and cats for occasional and habitual breeders, a stance which ani mal groups blame for the average rate of 400 pet abandonments every day. “We’re in favour of this law but remain very sceptical over whether it will ever be passed,” said Laura Duarte, spokesperson for Spanish animal rights party PACMA. “Banning the sale of cats and dogs in pet shops goes against FREE commerce and therefore doesn’t stand for the Popular Party’s policies. “The government isn’t stupid; all we see on the news in Spain right now is bulls

drowning in one festival, other bulls speared in another. They want to give the impression they’re protecting animals. Duarte is a firm believer that Spain’s high rate of animal abandonment is the product of the government’s nonexistent control over breeding in Spain and to a lesser extent “the lack of awareness” Spaniards show towards their animals. “2,000 pets are abandoned every sum mer day in Spain, usually because people don’t know what to do with their animals when they go on holiday and also because they bought their puppies or kittens impul sively as Christmas presents and after six months the novelty is wearing off. Although Spain’s ruling Popular Party continues to defend bullfighting and other festivals slammed at home and abroad for their degree of animal cruelty, the ‘cats and dogs’ law would see animal torturers and killers slapped with fines of up to €200,000. Using pets for begging and buying pets from abroad would also result in monetary sanctions.

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THE ITALIAN JOB

If you like to eat Italian then you will absolutely love this place, its Italian pure authenticity and homemade food includes the best tasting Pasta and Pizza you will experience anywhere.

We went along to meet Vincenzo, Davide and the team and to taste their food and experience the ambiance of the open terrace restaurant in the heart of Benidorm's centre. Our order consisted of a mixture of Pizzas, Pastas and Sirloin Steak, It was difficult to choose from such a fantastic menu but I couldn’t have been tempted away from the Pizza and Pasta not even for a juicy sirloin steak but we all had something different to try and the portion sizes were large enough for us all to sample what others had chosen much to my relief. Everything looked so good I was ecstatic to be able to taste the other menu choices, Italian food is my passion I can live on it and some people who know me say that have never met anyone else who loves Pizza and Pasta as much as I do. One of my favourite pasta dishes if cooked correctly is Spaghetti Carbonara, the problem when eating out in restaurants is that unless you know the method of cooking and what the ingredients are you are often faced with a dish that simply does not live up to ones expectations. Carbonara sauce can be made so many different ways but the correct ingredients are with Pancetta, Egg, Onion, Cream & Parmesan Cheese. To my delight this was exactly how the chefs at El Italiano prepare the sauce and the richness of the cheesy cream sauce was probably amongst the best I had ever tasted anywhere. The other pasta dish ordered was Fagottini stuffed with Cheese & Pear in Four Cheeses Sauce a modern stylish dish of filled pasta parcels. The combination of cheeses was

appetising. Fish being a favourite of Spain and of course all Mediteranian countries, from the taste of Italy the fish options were Sole with Marnier sauce, Grilled Swordfish, Grilled Salmon and a Special dish of the Day. The team were all taken by the quality and presenta tion of the dishes and agreed that El Italiano would be their first choice and all would highly recommend the restaurant. Danielle, Vinchenzo, Davide and their team welcome our readers and have given all VISTA CARD holders 10% off the bill as well as some other fantastic special offers for May with "Kids Eat Free" & 50% off Pizzas on Thursday's.

Recent Reviews by our readers extremely well balanced with the taste of the Pear. Together we shared a stone baked Pizza from the huge choice on offer, amongst the names of the Pizza’s included "Don Vincenzo" and "Daniele" the names of the brothers who own the restaurant. My choice was the "El Italiano" that was generously topped with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parma Ham, Rocket & fresh Parmesan. The crusty bread base was cooked to perfection and the toppings were a tasty combination. One of us had to eat from the grill and the El Italiano menu would not be complete without a choice of steaks and fish. The choice of meats that include chicken and ribs as well as steaks would of course be one of the most popular amongst the Brits. I noticed that there was a number of tables arranged next to us that turned out to be a very well behaved Hen Party of 24, I also noticed that the food that was deliv ered to the table consisted of mainly steaks and meat dishes that all looked incredibly

Frank Sissel “GREAT ITALIAN RESTAURANT This restaurant has a warm atmosphere and the staff are really friendly and attentive. The food was excellent and served promptly even though the restaurant was very busy. Some Italian restaurants in Benidorm seem to offer Italian style food but this was way better and reminded us of when we were in Italy. Highly recommended.” John Mayer Smith “We went here after seeing the excel lent reviews: we were not disappointed! The best meal in a long time. The owners are really friendly. All Italians. They give you space and not hovering over you. The food was homemade and delicious. The drink selection was also good. If we go back to Benidorm we will definitely book!” El Italiano Ristorante Pizzeria Benidorm Edif. Chacolines, Plaza de la Hispanidad, 3, Benidorm +34 965 85 95 33 12:00 pm – 12:00 am Daily

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WHAT’S HOT AND WHAT’S NOT TELLS US LA MEJILLONERA

BAR MARIANOS

COCO LOCO BEACH ALBIR S.L.

Paseo de la Carretera 16, 03501 Benidorm, Spain

Calle Gerona 49, local 8,9,10, Benidorm, Spain

Paseo De Las Estrellas, 1, 03581 El Albir, L'Alfas del Pi,

“Superb seafood”

“Great everytime!”

“Food!”

Reviewed June 30, 2014 Definitely the best seafood in Benidorm! Waiters are fantas tic....all in all a great find! Jim Belfast

“yummy” Reviewed June 24, 2014 we go to Benidorm quite often, and a friend of mine recom mended to eat here. we really enjoyed the restaurant , we had fried squid, patatas bravas , 2 dif mussels and all was very tasty fresh and nicely presented , the second time went we had the seafood paella (wow) very nice. we recommend this place to anybody that wants quality and and pure Spanish atmosphere !

“Fantastic” Reviewed June 3, 2014 My family and myself went here to eat last month, it was far by the best restaurant in benidorm , authentic atmosphere and pure quality food and service!! We ordered a variety of dishes everything was fresh and very tasty also very quick service saying it was busy, what I also liked that they done us half portion meals for our children which not many places do, I definitely recommend this restaurant 100%

“Delicious!” Reviewed May 18, 2014 This quaint little restaurant is really worth a visit. We found it a little more approachable than the lovely looking restaurants in the 'tapas tunnel'. The choice of toppings on the fresh mus sels is amazing and they're reasonably priced too. We settled on sharing a big plate of 'Benidorm' (Marie rose sauce, crab and egg) mussels and they were delicious! We would definite ly return.

“Mayonnaise charged as extra!” Reviewed May 10, 2014 Stumbled upon this restaurant and thought we'd give it a try as it seemed quite busy and popular. Sat inside on rather hard wooden stools. Still, most of the customers seemed to be Spanish so thought this was a good sign. Everyone seemed to be eating mussels of some description. The menu had a good selection of fish dishes and the mussels indeed could be ordered with a huge variety of 'toppings'. Some chicken and beef dishes were also on the menu. We chose a calamari dish and a chicken dish together with a huge mixed salad, all very good. The red house wine was also fine. Anyway, we enjoyed the meal so much we returned the next day and ordered exactly the same dishes. Then, when we received the bill we discovered we had been charged extra for some mayonnaise which we had asked for to accompany the side salad that came with the chicken. We had done exactly the same thing the day before and had not been charged. It wasn't a lot but it ruined the experience for us and so we did not return. Charging for mayonnaise, whatever next!

Reviewed July 10, 2014 Reviewed July 4, 2014 Would stop off here after many drinks in the early Fab food here the only problem i found is when ordering the hours.beautiful fresh pizzas that even one slice was like a waiters were in such a rush she tried to run off 3 times before medium whole pizza. Love this place, cannot fault it at all. i had finished ordering. this has happened on all 3 occasions Beats all the ones back home of eating there, what can i say we like side dishes with our meals. still go back as the food is 5*

“Best chicken & chips ever !!!!!”

Reviewed July 9, 2014 We found this eatery on our visit to Benidorm last year & enjoyed the food so much that when we returned to Benidorm last month we ate there 3 times within the week, we couldnt fault it at all & as already stated they cook the best 1/2 roast chicken, chips & gravy I've ever had (& I would state I am an expert on this meal one of my favourite din ners !!!) The volume of customers eating & getting takeaways speaks for itself (both Spanish & British), its a very busy place, the food is very good quality, cooked to perfection & also very reasonably priced its definately at the top of our list for future visits to Benidorm.

“Amazing ”

“Always attracted back” Reviewed June 28, 2014 Nice convenient place to eat and drink. Food is large and fill ing could do with a little refinement. Service is friendly and speedy. Free wifi. I find this place a nice break from the beach

“Very good” Reviewed June 15, 2014 been here a few times food it good but the stuff can be hard to get hold of to oder something else or to get the bill, lovely place with amazing view of the beach nice place to drink in

Reviewed July 4, 2014 I use the place everytime I'm in benidorm the staff are so helpfull and quick and the food is amazing and very cheap I wld recommend the chicken curry and donner kebab very tasty my kids love goin here I will always use this place keep Reviewed May 28, 2014 up the good work guys Love this place , you always get great service, good food it has a lovely friendly atmosphere , we are working our way through the menu last time I tried the mixed rice with ham chicken and shrimps with salad, I enjoyed it that much I had Reviewed July 3, 2014 Mariano's has the best chicken in Benidorm but if u don't it again before we left. Tuna salad , large burger never disap mind spending a but more go for the osobucco delicious! pointed with the quality it's a must visit place in Albir.....

“Great place to relax with a drink and good food”

“Yummy!”

“Fast Food Heaven” Reviewed June 28, 2014 Finally a fast food place that does decent food! Amazing chicken kebabs, freshly cooked with a delish sauce and loads of it. Always open & always full mainly of Spanish which is always a good sign if their "own" want to eat there. Think I have sampled pretty much everything on the menu here, kebabs, burger, pizza, sandwiches and cant fault a sin gle one of them. Friendly staff too

“Excellent!”

Reviewed May 2, 2014 As the other reviewer say, the location is second to none, the food is fantastic (but very large portions) and the atmosphere lends itself to relaxing and enjoying the world go by. All in all a perfect place to eat, if you're really hungry, or just want some nice drinks on the beach. The comments about the staff not being polite is more to do with how busy they are and less to do with the standard of their service. They run around crazy and have little time to stop, but that is under standable when they have such a winning formula. All in all, Reviewed June 25, 2014 So much of the food in Benidorm is very average at best. The this is a wonderful place to spend time.. chicken and pizzas here are very tasty and inexpensive. Worth a stop for a hearty meal and open 24 hrs a day.

“Good food, no games”

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DON’T STOP THE MUSIC

BENIDORM becomes this summer epicentre of musical per formances. During the months of July and August the tourism capi tal of the Mediterranean hosts a varied program of concerts, thanks to the strong commitment that private companies have made in the town. The program prepared by the Benidorm Palace and will start on the 19th of July with a concert by Malú, to be held in the Plaza de Toros which is the Bullring in Benidorm which you can find in the old town, at 22.00. With a totally different musical style, there will be the 'Benidorm Summer Mix' on the 16th of August. An entire day of perform ances that will include Fangoria, Soraya, Nancys Rubias and La Pelopony. Tickets for the festival will also have a price between 25 and 30 euros and for both this festival and Malú concert, the tickets can be purchased at the Benidorm Palace box office or through T I C K E T M A S T E R (instanticket.es). There is always so much going on in Benidorm and if you want any more informa tion on an event please visit us in the indoor market on isle 6 and we will be happy to help.

More Names Added To Low Fest

The bands The Royal Concept, Steve Smyth, The Milkyway Express, Maronda, Cowboy Lovers, Emergency Ponchos, Mrs. Robinson, a showcase of Stereo DJs and the WINNERS of the Budweiser Emerge 2014 competition, Lyann, from Valencia have been added to the festival lineup More than a hundred names will perform on one of the 7 stages at the Low The Royal (SWEDISH) Concept is one of the biggest names among the new additions with their mix of soulpop with electronic touches, with one of their songs also fea tures in FIFA 13.

An artist that will surprise many is the Australian Steve Smyth. His misty itinerant life led him through North America, Europe and Asia and this is reflected in his music. The Milkyway Express have emerged over five years as one of the bands performing powerful rockandroll, using a unique blend of southern rock and lysergic blues. Low Festival last subscriptions are avail able from 68 €, a price that will change tonight at 23:59 h. Day tickets are available from € 40 Latest VIP and VIP POOL subscriptions are on sale now for 100 €

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BEAUTIFUL BENISSA

Benissa has a surprise at every corner. A landscape full of contrasts, surroundings full of history, endless leisure possi bilities and the friendliness of its people, are all an invitation to enjoy everything this town has to offer. It is a true pleasure to take a stroll through Benissa's per fectly conserved Historical Centre and discover the living museum that is comprised of the buildings of the old town. Cobbled narrow streets, hundredyearold walls and ancient stately homes that take us back to the medieval era.

HISTORY

Years of Iberian, Roman, Arab and Christian history have formed the character of this town named Benissa. Going back thousands of years, remains like small cave paintings have been discovered that suggest the area was inhabited in the Prehistoric era. Coins and amphoras are signs of Roman presence in our lands. Nevertheless the origin of Benissa’s name (BanuIssa) is considered to be Arabic. Even today most of the rural areas of the municipality con serve their Arabic names. This confirms the historian’s theo ry that points to the presence of an important Arabic popula tion when James 1st “the Conqueror” arrived at Benissa in 1248. After the expulsion of the Moriscos in 1609 the land was repopulated by settlers from the Pyrenees, Catalonia and Aragon. It was in this era that the town’s walls were built. Today only small traces of these walls remain.

PURISSIMA XIQUETA PARISH CHURCH

During the first decade of the 20th century (1902) work began on the construction of the new parish church dedicat ed to the Puríssima Xiqueta that celebrated the centenary of the laying of its foundation stone in 2002. Thanks to several private donations and the contributions of all the citizens of Benissa the new church was consecrated in 1929, and some years later replaced the San Pedro Apóstol as parish church. The building is of neogothic style with three naves that stands our for its central dome of great beauty, a skylight over the centre of the transept, and the altar, with the shrine containing the painted tablet with the image the Puríssima Xiqueta that is believed to have be painted by the artist Juan de Juanes. During the feast in honour of the Purísima Xiqueta, cele brated every year on the 4th Sunday of April, the shrine is lowered from its place on the altar with the help of an ingen ious hydraulic system so that the image can be carried through the streets in the procession. This emotive ceremo ny is known “La Baixada de la Puríssima” (The lowering of the Virgin)

MEDITERRANEAN GASTRONOMY Benissa can also be known by way of its flavours and scents. The Valencian gastronomy is completed here through its original and tasty dishes, its spices, seafood, fruits and vegetables, and a special care which turns the food on your table into a special morsel. Names such as “Borreta de melva”, “Bull amb ceba”, “Mullador de pelleta”, “Sang amb ceba”, “Putxero de polp”, “Mullador de sagatxo”, “Coques al calfó i amb mullador” whet everybody’s appetite. The variety of rice dishes is nearly endless. Specially remarkable are “arròs al forn”, “arròs amb fava pela da”, “arròs amb fessols i naps”, “arròs de senyoret”, “arròs a banda” and many more. Handmade sausages deserve a special mentioned. They have car ried both Benissa’s and the Marina’s names all over the nation thanks to their delicious flavours and to the ancient recipes still used by local butchers.

ECOLOGICAL COAST PATH Benissa has a 4km long rocky coastline with cliffs and small coves surrounded by pine trees. An ecotrail runs along the coastline and can be enjoyed throughout the year thanks to the mild cli mate. The Paseo Ecológico (EcoTrail) is the best trip along the

coast of Benissa. The starting point is the “Tourist Info Benissa Playa Aula de la Mar” (Tourist Office Sea Rooms) services that operate in the “Casa dels Cent Vents” (House of the Hundred Winds). The trail consists of two routes: south and north, and runs all along the coast with information panels describing local customs and history, the varied flora and geographical aspects of the coastline, and offers an easy and attractive walk.

HOW TO GET TO BENISSA

Car: Road access is easy and quick. AP7 motorway exit 63 leads to the N332 main road. Fly: Direct flights to Alicante & Valencia (“El Altet” air port 80 Km and “Manises” airport 110 Km.) Train: Railways stations at Alicante and Valencia that, via Madrid and Barcelona, communicate with any desti nation. You can get all the information at: www.en.benissa.net Also visit their Facebook network for more details: www.facebook.com/pages/Benisa/109738769045876?fr ef=ts

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The Best Boat Trips In Costa Blanca Excursiones Maritimas Benidorm SL has been offering the very best trips for 30 years to Benidorm Island and other fantastic destina tions such as The Harbour of Calpe or The Historical Isle of Tabarca aboard their “Golondrinas” (Pleasure Boats) Catamarans and Aquascopes. Benidorm Island give us the iconic backdrop that you can see from the shoreline from the Levante beach all the way down to La Cala it is apparently the missing chunk that’s missing from the Puig Campana mountain behind Benidorm.

The Legend of Benidorm Island The story (apparently true) starts with a giant called Roldan who once lived on the mountain of Puig Campana. Roldans wife Alda was blessed with amazing beauty; in fact she was so beautiful that it angered the Gods, they were so jealous of her beauty that they condemned her to die on a summers evening at sunset. Roldan, who loved Alda very much, was furious with the Gods and as sunset approached, he could no longer control his anger so he kicked part of the mountain straight into the sea so the sunlight would not dis appear, thus giving Roldan and his wife Alda an extra couple of minutes together before she died. Benidorm Island is said to be the missing piece of the mountain that Roldan kicked out. Benidorm Island is one of the most recognized symbols of the town and if you’ve never made the journey across the

bay to explore it, then you really should, because it’s a great day out. The boat leaves every hour from Benidorm Habour and goes back and forth and Rincon De Loix (In Spring & Summer) so you can spend as little or as long as you like exploring the island. The journey time takes around 20 minutes each way and costs 14€ for adults and 11€ for children. The island measures 260m by 350m rising to 73m above sea level and is situated just two and a half nautical miles from the coast, the island is uninhabited and is a protected national park so you can explore the island by walking the trails and see the flourish of plants and natural wildlife. The island also has a bar and restaurant so you can enjoy the fantastic view of the Benidorm coastline while having a spot of lunch, maybe some tapas with a nice cold beer or a cheeky ice cream.

The Yellow Submarine Included in the price of your crossing is another trip on the Yellow Submarine which takes you on a short ride round the side of the island and you’ll see all sorts of marine life. The vessel isn’t actually a submarine as it doesn’t go underwater, to be more accurate it’s an ‘Aquascope ‘which provides you with a fantastic underwater experience. You will climb aboard and down into the hulled out vessel which is glass lined, allowing you to see and enjoy the marine life in the clear waters. •Start or opening time: Departure every hour from 10am. •Departures from the port (el Puerto) all year round and from the boarding platform in the Rincón de Loix next to the Hotel Nadal during the spring and summer season Benidorm Island Adults: 14, 00 € Benidorm Island Children: 11, 00 €

How do we get to the port? To make the journey you must first find the port which is between bays where the Poniente beach starts. You can either jump in a taxi to the port (ask for ‘el puerto’) or if you’re on the Levante side of town catch bus number 1, 4 or 10 to

the end of the Avda Mediterraneo, walk along the Walking Street in the Old Town which comes out right by the port, then right to the end of the pier and that’s where you catch the boat.

The Historical Isle Of Tabarca The “Historical Isle of Tabarca” is a small island off Alicante’s coast, with a journey time of just two hours each way, aboard the high speed catamaran style vessel, this is another great day out especially as there’s a stop in Alicante for shopping and sightseeing on the way! The day costs just 27.50€ for adults and 18€ for kids and the boat departs at 10.30am. Tabarca is the only inhabited island in the Region of Valencia and is located opposite the city of Alicante, 11 nautical miles offshore and near the Santa Pola headland. It is approximately 1,800 metres long and measures some 400 metres across at its widest point.

Calpe The Rock of Ifach is more commonly known as “Calpe Rock” is the main attraction to tourists together with the har bour which is famous for its freshly caught fish, Calpe Rock has been a Natural Park since 1987 and if you are feeling energetic and adventurous you can even climb to the sum mit. Calpe was traditionally an agricultural population, pro ducing almonds and raisins the economy also relied on fish ing and salt extraction. The trip takes about 1 hour and only costs 22.50 for adults and 15 for kids, the boat leaves at 10.30am and the return journey from Calpe leaves at 4pm For more information call +34 96 585 00 52 or visit their office: Paseo Colón S/N Benidorm Harbour

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Your weekly Horoscopes Aries

Make the most of anything interesting going on around you today whether you're the one instigating it or not. If you have no power to alter the state of affairs going on, it may be best not to go with the flow in this instance. Find more advantageous ways to get ahead.

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Taurus

Keep your eyes open for interesting people today, some of them you may already know, but of your daily life involves mixing and mingling, there's likely to be new individuals too. Acting on impulse in personal situations isn't what you do, but try today. You might like the results.

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Gemini

Casual conversations don't get you anywhere, but if you make the most of them today you'll ensure they do. The truth of any situation lies beneath the surface so keep your ears open. Bland routines spur you on to tackle important matters occupying your thoughts.

Cancer

Trends indicate little real time or enthusiasm for social matters right now. It's true you have potential to be on course for getting your life organised in some way, but you need to focus so that may mean spending time on your own. You like isolation now and again.

Leo

There's potential for slight confusion in terms of communications, so you need to ensure that everyone understands what you're talking about. Take the time to explain yourself carefully and do so more than once if you sense you've not been fully understood.

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Virgo

Certain ideas or plans could be having an exaggerated effect on your life as a whole. Stop and consolidate before moving on too quickly. Ask the opinion of friends and colleagues. There are signs you're quite near the end of a long task, but you may not realise.

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Libra

There's good reason to speed up the pace of life now, and even if others fall by the wayside, you'll manage to keep up. Focus on where it's needed most and be willing to change course mid stream if you think it necessary. You're on the ball, so show it.

Scorpio

Planetary trends emphasise beneficial social encounters, especially group related activities. The bigger the group the better the potential, and the less likely you'll need to display the shyness you sometimes exhibit. You'll advance well at work today.

Sagittarius

With a potentially favourable day in prospect and a week of possibilities before you, it's a question of starting out positively and making sure you keep busy. Don't get bogged down with petty issues. Persuade others to take some of the strain. It's only fair.

Capricorn

Freedom of expression is now the name of the game, and whether or not this is actually the case in practice, it may be almost impossible to keep quiet under present trends. Be careful you don't say too much though. If you get yourself into a hole, then start digging.

Aquarius You're now released from pressures that are quite difficult to recognise. All you know is that you feel better and more inclined to share yourself with the world. Disappointments are unlikely but be on the lookout for ways to pep up and spice up

your life today.

Pisces

Today will move at a slower pace than you'd wished or anticipated, basically because you're not as energetic as you'd hoped. It changes again tomorrow, but for now spend a little time on your own to get time to think things through quietly and thoroughly.

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Return of the comedy about a talented impressionist who's stuck in a rut. Since leaving his maintenance job for a big break on TV, things haven't quite gone to plan for Martin and he's having trouble finding work. As his son Steven decides to go travelling unable to cope after the death of his mother Martin hires Neil as his new agent. However, his first gig is not exactly what he had been hoping for busking at a shopping centre.

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Documentary following secondyear students at a quintessentially British childcare training centre in Bath, renowned for its rigorous rules, traditional uni form and clean white gloves. The trainees at Norland College are taught a range of skills including cookery, sewing, selfdefence and advanced driving, and also face a 48hour challenge to keep a virtual baby clean, fed and happy.

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CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF The final is here and the three remaining contest ants face the most demanding test of their culinary credentials so far when they enter the restaurant kitchen of Italian chef Francesco Mazzei, who guides them as they produce a meal for a quartet of Italian cookery experts Antonio Carluccio, Giorgio Locatelli, Theo Randall and Aldo Zilli.

23:35 New Tricks

Saturday 19th July 07:00 This Is BBC Two 00:35 EastEnders 02:35 Weather for the Week Ahead 02:40 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Golf: The Open Championship 13:00 BBC News; Weather 13:10 Golf: The Open Championship 18:25 Formula 1 19:40 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 20:00 A Question of Sport: Super Saturday 20:40 The National Lottery: Break the Safe 21:30 Live at Edinburgh Castle 23:30 National Lottery Update 23:50 Shanghai Knights

19/07 00:00 BBC2 00:00 Weather 00:05 T in the Park 2014 02:05 Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter 03:05 This Is BBC Two

07:10 The Falcon Takes Over 08:15 The Falcon's Brother 09:15 The Living Planet 10:10 Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age 10:40 Great British Railway Journeys 11:10 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:40 Food & Drink 13:10 Rick Stein's Spain 14:10 Talking Pictures 15:00 Becket 17:25 Hive Alive 18:25 Golf: The Open Championship 20:45 Flog It! 21:30 Dad's Army 22:00 The Men Who Made Us Spend 23:00 Zodiac

01:40 Jackpot247 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 04:40 ITV Nightscreen 07:00 Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge 07:25 Dino Dan 07:50 Canimals 08:05 Sooty 08:20 Digimon Fusion 08:45 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 09:00 Adventure Time 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 The Hungry Sailors 11:25 Murder, She Wrote 12:20 ITV News and Weather 12:29 ITV Meridian Weather 12:30 Storage Hoarders 13:30 All Star Mr & Mrs 14:30 Dinner Date 15:30 All Star Family Fortunes 16:15 Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure 18:00 ScoobyDoo 2: Monsters Unleashed 19:35 ITV News Meridian 19:45 ITV News and Weather 20:00 You've Been Framed! 20:30 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars 21:30 Star Wars Episode I: the Phantom Menace

HOLIDAY LOVE RATS EXPOSED

Documentary telling the stories of Brits who have been conned out of tens of thousands of pounds and left brokenhearted by people preying on single holidaymakers looking for love. Jeannette was swept off her feet by Rudiger in Sorrento, Italy, and over the next nine months spent £20,000 on him, only to discover he was wanted in several countries for duping women.

Rude Tube What Happens in Vegas The Angelos Epithemiou Derek Desperate Housewives Revenge Kirstie's Vintage Gems River Cottage Deal or No Deal The Hoobs Trans World Sport The Grid The Morning Line Frasier Deal or No Deal The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons The Tomorrow People Channel 4 Racing Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News The Restoration Man Grand Designs Rise of the Planet of the Apes

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Sunday 20th July 07:00 This Is BBC Two 01:35 Weather for the Week Ahead

07:40 A Walk in the Sun

01:40 BBC News

09:30 Monty Don's French

07:00 Breakfast

Gardens

10:00 The Andrew Marr Show

10:30 Countryfile

11:00 Sunday Morning Live

11:30 Golf: The Open

12:00 Fast Tales

Championship

12:30 Golf: The Open

12:30 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites

Championship

14:00 Rick Stein's Spain

13:00 BBC News

15:00 Flog It! Trade Secrets

13:05 Weather for the Week Ahead

15:30 Escape to the Country

13:10 Golf: The Open

16:30 Lifeline

Championship

16:40 Songs of Praise

20:00 BBC News; Regional News

17:15 Grand Prix

and Weather

20:00 Formula 1

20:20 Countryfile

21:30 Dragons' Den

21:10 Antiques Roadshow

22:30 Britain's Flying Past

22:10 Seven Wonders of the

23:30 Mock the Week

Commonwealth 23:10 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 23:35 Murdered by My Boyfriend

20/07 01:35 BBC2

00:00 ITV News and Weather 00:14 ITV Meridian Weather 00:15 Ocean's Eleven 02:30 Jackpot247 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 04:40 ITV Nightscreen 07:00 Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge 07:25 Dino Dan 07:50 Canimals 08:05 Sooty 08:20 Digimon Fusion 08:45 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 09:00 Deadtime Stories 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 May the Best House Win 11:25 Murder, She Wrote 12:20 ITV News and Weather 12:29 ITV Meridian Weather 12:30 Love Your Garden 13:30 Long Lost Family 14:35 Columbo: Any Old Port in a Storm 16:35 Midsomer Murders 18:30 Tipping Point 19:30 ITV News Meridian 19:45 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Catchphrase 21:00 Foyle's War 23:00 ITV News and Weather 23:14 ITV Meridian Weather 23:15 Testing Britain's Worst Drivers: Crash Course

00:00 Predator 2 02:05 Utopia 03:05 Utopia 04:05 Hollyoaks 06:15 River Cottage 07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 The Hoobs 08:00 FIM World Superbikes 08:30 British GT Championship 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:55 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Sunday Brunch 14:30 Live Athletics 17:05 Couples Come Dine with Me 18:10 Channel 4 News 18:40 Hugo 21:00 The Mill 22:00 Child Genius 23:00 Love & Other Drugs

DRAGONS' DEN New series. Evan Davis presents the return of the business ideas contest, with Duncan Bannatyne having announced that this series will be his last. He is joined once again by Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Kelly Hoppen and Piers Linney to evaluate a selection of pitches, including a toetapping rou tine that sees the Dragons up on their feet.

01:35 Keeping Up with the Steins 03:00 This Is BBC Two

Monday 21st July 00:35 The Greatest Game Ever Played 02:30 Weather for the Week Ahead 02:35 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Animal SOS 12:30 Street Patrol UK 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Perfection 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Wanted Down Under 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 How Safe Is Your House? 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Panorama 22:00 John Bishop's Australia 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:35 Kevin Bridges Live at the Commonwealth 21/07 00:00 BBC2 00:00 The Quiet American 01:35 Countryfile 02:30 Holby City

03:30 This Is BBC Two 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer 08:05 Animal SOS 08:35 Street Patrol UK 09:20 Call the Council 10:05 The Quest for Bannockburn 11:05 Watchdog Test House 11:35 Click 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Breakaway 14:45 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 16:30 The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 17:15 Natural World 18:15 Antiques Roadshow 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Flog It! Trade Secrets 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 University Challenge 21:30 Food & Drink 22:00 This World 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight

00:15 01:10 03:25 04:10 05:00 05:15 06:05 07:00 09:30 10:25 11:30 13:30 Mel 14:30 14:55 15:00 16:00 16:59 17:00 18:00 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 23:00 23:30 23:40

01:10 The Million Pound Drop 02:05 Lady Chatterley 04:55 River Cottage 05:50 Kirstie's Handmade Treasures 06:05 Deal or No Deal 07:00 Countdown 07:45 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: Ireland 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary ITV News and Weather 13:05 Come Dine with Me: Ireland ITV News Meridian 14:40 Four in a Bed The Speakmans 15:40 Countdown Dickinson's Real Deal 16:30 Deal or No Deal ITV Meridian Weather 17:30 Ultimate Dealer Tipping Point 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me The Chase 19:00 The Simpsons ITV News Meridian 19:30 Hollyoaks ITV News and Weather Emmerdale 20:00 Channel 4 News Coronation Street 21:00 Dispatches Countrywise 21:30 Food Unwrapped Coronation Street 22:00 Royal Marines Commando Long Lost Family School ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:00 Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares ITV News Meridian USA You Saw Them Here First

The Cube The Store The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Motorsport UK ITV Nightscreen Britain's Best Bakery The Jeremy Kyle Show Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Let's Do Lunch with Gino &

FOOD UNWRAPPED Kate Quilton heads to Calabria, southern Italy, to find out how bittertasting liquorice roots are trans formed into sweet treats. Jimmy Doherty discovers that some popular varieties of mushroom are not grown in woodland or even outdoors, while Matt Tebbutt uncovers the nasty bacteria potentially lurk ing in bean sprouts.

00:00 Big Brother's Bit on the Psych 01:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Webcam Girls: At Your Service 05:00 Great Scientists 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 Abby's Flying Fairy School 07:25 Bubble Guppies 07:35 The Mr Men Show 07:50 Chloe's Closet 08:00 Milkshake! Monkey 08:05 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:10 Bananas in Pyjamas 08:25 Make Way for Noddy 08:40 City of Friends 08:50 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 08:55 Little Princess 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:20 Milkshake! Bop Box 09:25 Angelina Ballerina 09:45 Rupert Bear 10:00 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:15 Jelly Jamm 10:30 LazyTown 11:00 Power Rangers Megaforce 12:05 Meerkat Manor 12:30 Access 12:35 Big Brother 13:35 Click 15:40 Lost in Space 18:10 Big Momma's House 20:00 Cricket 2014 20:55 5 News Weekend 21:00 My Child Is a Monkey 22:00 Big Brother 23:00 The Book of Eli

01:15 Criminals: Caught on Camera 02:15 SuperCasino 04:10 Super Skyscrapers 05:00 Great Scientists 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 07:55 Milkshake! Monkey 08:00 Pip Ahoy! 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 Little Princess 09:10 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby's Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:55 Milkshake! Bop Box 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away! 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Nora Roberts' Tribute 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Cricket 2014 21:00 Police Interceptors 22:00 Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole 23:00 Big Brother

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Tuesday 22nd July 00:15 Commonwealth City 01:20 Weather for the Week Ahead 01:25 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Animal SOS 12:30 Street Patrol UK 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Perfection 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Wanted Down Under 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Weather 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 Crimewatch 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:35 Crimewatch Update 23:45 Sir Chris Hoy: How to Win Gold 22/07 00:20 BBC2 00:20 Dragons' Den 01:20 The Men Who Made Us Spend

02:20 Wildfires 2014: Inside the Inferno 03:20 This Is BBC Two 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer 08:05 Animal SOS 08:35 Street Patrol UK 09:20 Call the Council 10:05 The Food Inspectors 11:05 Watchdog Test House 11:35 HARDtalk 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 The Super League Show 15:00 Yellowstone Kelly 16:30 The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 17:15 Natural World 18:15 Antiques Roadshow 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Flog It! Trade Secrets 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 Hive Alive 22:00 Coast 23:00 The Sarah Millican Television Programme 23:30 Newsnight

00:40 01:05 04:00 04:40 05:15 06:05 07:00 09:30 10:25 11:30 13:30 Mel 14:30 14:55 15:00 16:00 16:59 17:00 18:00 19:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 23:30 23:40

You Cannot Be Serious! Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA ITV Nightscreen Britain's Best Bakery The Jeremy Kyle Show Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Let's Do Lunch with Gino & ITV News and Weather ITV News Meridian The Speakmans Dickinson's Real Deal ITV Meridian Weather Tipping Point The Chase ITV News Meridian ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Love Your Garden 56 Up ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News Meridian The Chase

CSI CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION

A couple watch a humansized hamster ball roll down the street and into their front yard, finding the body of a dead man inside. The victim appears to have been bludgeoned to death while in the ball, enabling the team to transplant the entire crime scene to the lab. Elsewhere, investigator Dawn Banks goes missing while working with Morgan on the case of a serial rapist.

00:05 The Secret Life of Students 01:00 The Shooting Gallery 01:30 Embarrassing Bodies 02:25 Scandal 03:15 Revenge 04:05 Dirty Weekenders in France with Richard E Grant 05:00 River Cottage 05:55 Kirstie's Vintage Gems 06:05 Deal or No Deal 07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sunn 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: Ireland 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Come Dine with Me: Ireland 14:40 Four in a Bed 15:40 Countdown 16:30 Deal or No Deal 17:30 Ultimate Dealer 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Kirstie's Fill Your House for Free 22:00 Undercover Boss 23:00 Utopia

00:05 Big Brother's Bit on the Side 01:05 Black Market Britain: Undercover Sting 02:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Under the Dome 05:00 Wildlife SOS 05:20 HouseBusters 05:45 House Doctor 06:35 Great Artists 07:00 Bananas in Pyjamas 07:10 Igam Ogam 07:20 Fireman Sam 07:35 The WotWots 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:55 Milkshake! Monkey 08:00 Pip Ahoy! 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 Little Princess 09:10 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby's Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:55 Milkshake! Bop Box 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Angry Britain 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Murder 101: Locked Room Mystery From page 1 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away! 21:00 The Dog Rescuers 22:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 23:00 Big Brother

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La Nucia Day Centre Open DOG OF THE WEEK

HOPE AND NO HOPE

The First Steps Day Centre in La Nucia had its official opening ceremony on the 9th of July. The day chosen was significant because the 9th of July marks the anniver sary of the founding of La Nucia (1705) which is now 309 years old. The president of the Association of Pensioners in La Nucia, Maria Teresa García Moreno, and the mayor of the La Nucia, Bernabé Cano, celebrated the opening last week, the building, is located on the Avenue Road, next to the Centre of Medical Specialties .

Neighbours to the centre and local resi dents went to see firsthand the services and different areas the new centre has to offer, which will be operational next August. The work of this building had an estimat ed investment of 858,771.20 euros, financed 100% by the Plan E2010 of the Ministry of Territorial Policy of the Government of Spain and was built in a municipal plot, the building has an area of 562 square feet on three levels.

The National Police have arrested two people in La Nucia after finding a secret grow room in basement of the house, the room was hidden behind a false wall inside they found 669 cannabis plants and a dryer with ten kilos of marijuana buds. The two people arrest ed, were both 55 years old of Dutch nationality, they are accused of engaging in mass cultiva tion of marijuana, accord ing to police sources reported today. The arrests originally occurred at the end of June when the suspects, who were being

investigated for several months, came from their home carrying 60 grams of marijuana. After further investigation they searched the house, and officers found the secret room for cannabis cultivation, a dryer with ten kilos of mar ijuana buds and a lot of cultivation equipment spe cialised for cannabis, such as halogen lamps, exhaust fans and humidi fiers. The two detainees were brought to justice and the operation has been carried out by the Local Brigade of the Judicial Police of the Police Station Benidorm.

SECRET CANNABIS FARM FOUND

Let me introduce you to The WI....those of you of a certain age will know what I am talking about and oth ers will remember the film Calendar girls, famous for showing ladies of a certain age doing a naked calendar. What the WI is renowned for is 'cake making and singing Jerusalem'. Which is why I wanted to introduce you to this lovely Mother and Daughter couple who really need a home. The have been trapped in the no hope zone of Benidorm Dog Pound for over a year now and really should be in a home with a straw boater on and talking 'cakes'. They are a gentle couple who just need strolls along the promenade and a cool drink afterwards. Can you help to find them that perfect home?

Pups Saved Some great news for you all. I really happy to say that the pups from last week that shocked us all with their ears and tails hacked off so scared that they huddle together in a corner and wee when you approach them...Have been rescued to the UK. Rushton Animal Rescue are tak ing them and rehoming them all. Such wonderful news and it begins to restore your faith in 'Humanity'. For more dogs please check out our Facebook page Benidorm Dog Pound needs your help to raise funds to treat our dogs in need. We need you to help us walk our dogs and socialise them to be ready to move into a new home. You can donate unwanted items to our stall on a Saturday at El Cisne. Donate funds using PayPal at

yeso1977@hotmail.com. How about spending an hour or two with us walking the dogs any day between Monday and Saturday 10am to 1pm. We love meeting you and so do the dogs. Call Maria on 0034 677 37 33 96. If you can bring leads along then that would be fantastic too. Another way to help is to become a cyber buddy for a dog. We have so many dogs that a lot don’t ever leave the pound and end up dead one morning on a cold con crete floor. A cyber buddy changes that and you can help from anywhere in the world. It’s easy to do and makes a huge difference to a dog finding a new forever home. It takes just 23 minutes a day for you!

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QUIZ : 1. Oxford 2. George Lucas 3. Fish 4. Lorelei 5. The Cardigans 6. Martha 7. 25th of January 8. Sax Rohmer 9. Lake Superior 10. Reebok 11. Irish Gaelic language 12. 273 Degrees C Or Kelvin 459 Degrees F 13. Falklands 14. Sir Alec Douglas Home 15. Chester 16. Gherkin 17. Anthony Fokker 18. Fauntleroy 19. Tom 20. The Letter 'A'

QUIZ CROSSWORD Across: 7 Cursor, 8 Yamaha, 10 Titania, 11 Sofia, 12 Suez, 13 Dates, 17 Nonet, 18 Yale, 22 Still, 23 Traitor, 24 Orange, 25 Geneva.

Down: 1 Ecstasy, 2 Fritter, 3 Joint, 4 Daisies, 5 NAAFI, 6 Nawab, 9 Canaletto, 14 Hotlegs, 15 Matthew, 16 Hearsay, 19 Ascot, 20 Sitar, 21 Karen.

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TWO DETAINED FOR THEFT WITH VIOLENCE

The first arrest was against a 39year old Romanian woman she has been accused of committing several crimes of robbery with violence and intimidation in the local area and Benidorm, the woman had been attacking elderly victims as they accessed their homes, she would lurk in the hallways/lobby’s and waited for them to access their homes and then sprung violent attacks on unrespecting

victims and after stealing their jewellery. She would then take the stolen goods to a shop that buys and sells gold in the centre of Benidorm, this is where the sec ond arrest was made, a Spanish man aged 35 has been arrested on charges of buying and selling stolen goods, the man has been said to have known the origin of the items yet he still continued to buy them.

Are you the lucky winner? A second prize winning ticket for Fridays Euromillions was sold in Alfas. The prize for the ticket amounts to 269,389.21, the establishment which sold the ticket is located at Avenida del

Albir 49, there was also winning tickets sold at this location last Christmas. Fridays results… Friday, 11 July 2014 5 22 35 38 49 47 STAR 4 STAR 7

Euro Millions winner in Alfaz

CONSTRUCTION IN THE VILLA ROMANA STOPPED

The Ministry of Culture has stopped the work started by the City of Alfaz del Pi,, at the Roman Villa, because they lack the necessary authoriza tion and illegality regional project. According to a state ment, officials of the Government suspended the work being carried out by staff in the Villa

Romana after realis ing that people were working under an improper license. Apparently, they had requested permission for fencing works, when in fact they were undertaking the con struction of a muse um. This type of construction is not permitted on this plot.

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Advice on choosing and using contact lenses Contact lenses are very popular for people of all ages and with a range of lifestyles, however people can worry that they will not be right for them, or simply never have thought about wear ing them because they aren’t sure how to use them. Francisco Manuel Jurado Alonso from Specsavers Opticas in Guardamar del Segura advises that the advances in technology over the last five years have transformed contact lenses and means that now almost everyone can use them comfortably and safely. However, the type of lenses you choose must be the right ones for your particular lifestyle and take into account any conditions you may have. Here is some advice on things to look out for and consider – Make sure your eyes are healthy – Before trying contact lenses for the first time, have a thorough eye test to identify any issues which may make contact lens wear more difficult or more risky, so you can choose correctly. For example, if you have dry eyes then more hydrating lens systems really help, or if you have diabetes, you should take particular care with

hygiene and handling and choose a lens with good oxygen transmission properties, as a corneal abrasion may take longer to heal and any infections may take longer to clear than in contact lens wearer without diabetes. Identify your particular visual need – An eye test will give you and your optician the latest information on your eyesight and any particular needs which the contact lens needs to compensate for. New advances in technology have developed multifocal and varifocal contact lenses which allow people who are both short and long sighted to see perfectly without having to wear two different lenses. Almost everyone can now use lenses, you simply need to correctly identify your need and match the right lens to your vision and lifestyle. Match your lens to your lifestyle – The type of lens you choose will depend on your lifestyle and the frequen cy of wear. The daily disposable lenses are the best in

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EIGHT EXERCISE MYTHS

Everywhere you look you will find exercise information. It can come from fitness magazines, the beauty salon, your coworkers, the Internet, and infomercials. You will see snappy headlines such as, "Lose 10 Pounds in a Week with No Exercise at All!" and "Melt Pounds without Dieting." These marketing ploys don't end. Companies will use any tactic to get you to buy their product. Along with the vast amount of exercise information coming to us at every conceivable angle, there are many myths leaving the consumer thoroughly confused. In this article I will be discussing several exercise myths, giving you the facts and dispelling the fiction. Myth #1: Exercising with weights will bulk you up Fact: Excess calories from protein, carbohydrates, and fat will bulk you up, not resistance training. Fat is bulky and inactive while muscle is an active, lean and dense tissue. The more muscle you acquire, the more fat you will burn at rest and during activity. Myth #2: Muscle weighs more than fat Fact: A pound of muscle and a pound of fat weigh the

same: a pound. As previously stated, muscle is denser, and takes up less space than fat. Adding muscle to your physique will create curves and make you appear smaller in the absence of excess fat. Myth #3: If I stop weight training, my mus cle will turn to fat Fact: Muscle cannot turn into fat any more than fat can turn into muscle. The two are not interchangeable. They are two completely dif ferent tissues. You can increase or decrease fat and muscle, but the two cannot change into the other, ever! Myth #4: Crunches will make my abs visi ble Fact: Crunches will build the abdominal mus cle, but your abs won't shine through until you remove the layer of fat covering them. When it comes to "ripped" abs, they are built with bal anced nutrition, coupled with proper exercise. Myth #5: Weighted crunches will make my midsection thick Fact: The abdominal muscle is a thin layer of muscle tissue, and not able to grow much in size like other body parts. Therefore, adding resistance to your abdomi nal training will only increase your midsection strength. It is the side bends and twists that can contribute to a thick waist. Myth #6: Exercise burns fat Fact: Exercise burns calories, and eating cor rectly with added exercise can aid in fat burn ing. Weight loss is not a oneshot approach. There are many angles, and you have to tackle each of them in small to moderate amounts. Knowing the right food combinations can give you the advantage on fat burning. Myth #7: Exercising with light weights and a lot of reps will get me defined Fact: Training with light weights will build muscle endurance. If your goal is to get

Making the Most of Exercise

Marry exercise and diet together. Consult a dietician, find simple, sustain able options for dietary changes, and use them in conjunction with exercise for best results.

Work the plan and the plan will work.

Consistency is key when it comes to exercise. People fail because they jump from one plan to another and never benefit from consistent, longterm planning. So get yourself a sound program (from a qualified biokineticist or trainer) and then trust the plan.

Be patient.

One of the biggest challenges is that early on it’s tough to exercise at the right intensity for long enough to see results. As

your fitness improves, so too will your ability to hit the right training volumes and intensi ties, and your results will improve. So be patient, get to the top of that first hill — you’ll coast from there.

Don’t be preoccupied with the scale.

When you exercise, you can expect to increase lean muscles mass and plasma volume (literally, you make more blood). This will naturally increase your weight at first. But don’t worry too much about a num ber when you start — focus on fitness and allow the weight to take care of itself.

Find a friend.

Don’t go it alone — whether its diet or exercise, the biggest predictor of success is your adherence to a plan for a long time. And what better way to ensure you keep at it than by making it fun and sociable.

defined, you should also incorporate a healthy diet balanced in macronutrients and add some cardiovascular exercise. Myth #8: I just want to tone up, not build muscle Fact: When you weight train you build muscle. There is no "toning" about it. As a woman, you have the ability to control the amount of muscle you add to your frame to a certain extent. Hormonally, women will not build a large degree of muscle mass. However, you can add more muscle size by increasing your protein intake and overall calories. For a woman to add a lot of muscle, it takes a lot of hard work and dedication, and sometimes steroids. Conclusion to exercise myths Now that we have dispelled exercise fact from fiction, you are better equipped to get in the shape you desire. Always strive for excellence and keep a positive attitude.

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El Cisne Flea Market

One of the best places to visit while you are in Benidorm is in the Flea market of El Cisne, in this market you’ll find real bargain offers, everything that you can imagine are here, if we have to define this place with a word, that would be, variety, from beautiful and colourful flowers, jewellery, antiques, art, food & drink and live music. As with most busy places be careful of pickpockets, keep your bags zipped and your valuables in front pockets if you have to bring them, local police do patrol and are as vigilant as possible but it is always best to be on guard.

Once you have had look around the wide range of shops and stalls it is a perfect place to do as the Spanish do and enjoy a meal accompanied by a bit of flamenco! El Cisne is a great place to try some classic Spanish food for a bar gain price you can grab a plate of Paella for as little as 3.50€ You can find El Cisne between Benidorm and Alfaz del pi, on the old National 332 just past Benisol camping, if you are in Benidorm you can take a Taxi or the number 10 bus which costs under 2€ !

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Golden, Boot, Ball & Glove

GOOD WEEK ROSE DOUBLES UP IN ABERDEEN

Justin Rose cruised to victory in the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open on Sunday to claim backto back wins for the first time in his career. And the former US Open champion, who won the Quicken Loans National on the PGA Tour a fortnight ago, will now try to follow in the footsteps of Phil Mickelson by claiming a second major title in the Open at Hoylake. Lionel Messi gained some small con solation for Argentina’s defeat to Germany in the World Cup final when he was named the Golden Ball player of the tournament. The Barcelona for ward played a key role in Argentina's march to the final at the Maracana sta dium in Rio, picking up four manof thematch awards. He scored four goals at the tournament, but failed to pick up the one honour eluding him after Germany substitute Mario Gotze's 113thminute goal dashed the South

Americans' dream of a third title. Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer kept a clean sheet in the final and he was rewarded for a number of fine per formances in Brazil with the Golden Glove award for the best goalkeeper of the tournament. Speaking in the imme diate aftermath of victory Neuer said: "It is unbelievable. The team has done superbly, not only the players, but also the team behind the team. At some point we will stop celebrating, but we will always stand up again with a smile.

"Colombia's young striker James Rodriguez claimed the Golden Boot for the World Cup's top scorer honours with six goals. Despite his country going out at the quarterfinal stage, the 23yearold's haul was never matched. Germany's Thomas Muller ended up in second place with five goals, while Messi, injured Brazil star Neymar and Netherlands striker Robin van Persie shared third spot on four. The Young Player award went to France midfielder Paul Pogba.

BAD WEEK SCOLARI SACKED

Adebayor contracts malaria

Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor is recovering in hospital after contracting a mild bout of malaria. The Premier League club revealed the news in a statement on their official website on Sunday night and the 30 yearold, who returned to preseason training last week, is expected to be released from hospital on Monday. The Spurs statement read: “The Togo inter national was admitted to hospital on Saturday after reporting feeling unwell to our medical staff. “A swift diagnosis meant the disease was detected at an

early stage and he is responding well to treatment. “The striker is expected to be released from hospital tomorrow and will then require a minimum of seven days before returning to training. “The player has been advised not to travel on medical grounds, which means he will be forced to miss our preseason tour of North America.” Adebayor enjoyed a fine season for Tottenham last term after Tim Sherwood replaced Andre Villas Boas as boss and will be hoping to impress the new man at the helm, Mauricio Pochettino.

The Confederation of Brazilian Football has decided not to renew the contract of national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, according to media reports. Scolari said that he would let the CBF decide his fate after Brazil were beaten 30 by Netherlands on Saturday in the match for third place in the World Cup. The real damage for Brazil came in last Tuesday's semifinal when the Scolari’s team were hammered 71 by Germany.

TRANSFER NEWS

Barcelona will not be able to present Luis Suarez to the press and public when his transfer from Liverpool is complete. Suarez's impending £75million move can go ahead in the coming days despite his fourmonth worldwide ban from all football related activity. But FIFA has con firmed the suspension does prevent the kind of welcoming ceremony Barcelona customarily throw for their marquee signings. “The ban relates to all footballrelated activity. He cannot be in a footballrelated public event irrespective of the venue. He cannot even be involved in a footballrelated charity event.” Ecuador youngster S Quintero has confirmed he has signed a profes

sional deal with Chelsea. The 17 yearold was formerly with Barcelona. Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has told the press in Brazil that he will be joining Real Madrid. The Bayern Munich star has been quoted, “We’ve finished the World Cup in the best way possible. Now I’m going to Madrid, so that’s two

dreams achieved.” Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of attacking midfielder Remy Cabella from Montpellier on a sixyear contract. Manchester City are looking to offload several squad players to fund a surprise move for Everton and England star Ross Barkley, while a £32million deal for Porto and France defender Eliaquim Mangala is close to being sealed. Manchester United will listen to offers for Wilfried Zaha, Bebe, Anderson, Marouane Fellani, Danny Wellbeck and Javier Hernandez. Aston Villa and West Ham are both trying to land Argentine midfield ace Esteban Cambiasso.

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MARIO BALOTELLI ALFAZ FANTASY POSES WITH SHOTGUN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Mario Balotelli posts a con troversial photo of himself on Instagram last week, which could land him in some deep water. The AC Milan striker is holding a shotgun and point ing it at the camera, under neath are the words: “big kiss to all the haters”. He quickly deleted the photo from his account, but not before it was captured by a number of followers. Balotelli has been criti cised for his performances at the World Cup, as well as his form for AC Milan last sea son, who finished in 8th place in Serie A.

FELLAINI GETS THE CHOP One of football’s most recognisable haircuts is no more. Marouane Fellaini, the Manchester United midfielder, has decided to finally chop off his glorious afro, and is now sporting a far more traditional style. Fellaini had initially vowed to have his hair tamed if Belgium were able to win the World Cup this summer but they, of course, were unable to do so. But a trip to the quarterfinals appears to have been enough to encourage Fellaini to abandon the fro. Pictures emerged last week on social media of Fellaini and his short new style, with the Manchester United play er stood next to a tri umphant looking hair dresser.

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GERMANY WELCOMED HOME IN BERLIN

Thousands of fans are in Berlin to greet the Germany players after their World Cup winning exploits in Brazil. Fresh from their lastgasp victory over Argentina on Sunday inside the Maracana, Coach Joachim Low and his stars landed in the German capi tal at 9.15am on a flight delayed by 90 minutes. Bayern Munich midfielder Philipp Lahm was the first to step off the plane and was followed by club and German teammate Bastian

Schweinsteiger with a huge crowd cheering from the airport tarmac. Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil was quick to comment on social media with a tweet saying: "Back in the country of the world champions” Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil was quick to comment on social media with a tweet saying: "Back in the country of the world champions" A tweet from the German football feder ation added: "Auf wiedersehen Rio, thanks for the memories!” The chaot

ic and jubilant scenes will be ramped up in Berlin city centre, with thou sands expected to line the streets to witness the players unveiling the famous trophy as the parade begins at the iconic Brandenburg Gate. It has been an incredible few weeks for the Germany team, who began the World Cup by sweeping Portugal aside 40 before demolishing the Brazilian hosts 71 in the semifinals which has led to the downfall of coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.