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Thankfully we are in the third week of August, the hottest month of the year here in Spain and this last weekend we have had cooler temperatures in fact in some areas the middle 20's seemed remarkably cool and a massive difference from the mid 30's of the week before. For the thousands of holiday makers here in the Costa Blanca the clouds in the sky and a touch of rain wasn't on their wish list so understandably there was much disappointment for the beach lovers and sun worshipers. For many residents it's been a time to slow down and take a break, I was among thousands of British travellers going in the opposite direction during the recent weeks. Back to the UK for a catch up and a taste of the very unusual sunny and warm weather. Many parts of the UK have been drenched in sunshine a good run without rain

but of course it is now seeing a change and possibly the fun is all over... well for sure it's going to be back to normal very soon and that's when coming to the Costa Blanca really does give us the edge. September is on the horizon and the football season is already back on. YIPEEE!... for me it's like a duck out of water without football and the World Cup being such a disappointment for most we are jumping with joy to see the best league in the world kick off last weekend. Not only that the Cricket just isn't the same although I have had the odd moment to see England actually winning a test match so it helped gain some interest. I did mention in issue 41 the good news for our readers is that in September we have some exciting plans so keep picking up the Weekly Buzz to find out more! Please let me know about your stories and if you have had the opportunity to visit the new Casino Mediterráneo I would like to get your first hand review. Send

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BENIDORM GETS 4G COVERAGE Benidorm is on the front foot and is leading the way into the digital world, Telifonica have collaberated with the City of Benidorm to provide small cell antennas in Benidorm, these antennas will provide the ability to speed up your data connection on your mobile devices. This new pioneering technology provides excellent wireless coverage and allows data to be transmitted quickly up to a speed of around 150 Mbps, the signal is distributed through the 'small cells',which can be mounted on lampposts, traffic lights or bus stops. The current cells installed will provide about 5km (3 miles) of increased coverage on both the beaches as well as the shopping areas. With Benidorm expecting over 5 million tourists by the end of

the year, this is a huge development allowing people to surf the web at faster speeds and also to help with blackouts to the networks and social media applications when the area is it at’s busiest such as Summer and Easter. Each small sell antenna has a huge radius of around 600 metres and for anyone who only has a 3G device it’s still good news as the installation of the 4G network signals will be stronger and 3G will be noticably faster.

Sales of tobacco products in Spanish tobacconists and bars have dropped dramatically in the last five years, according to the Finance Ministry and the cigarette industry. While over 90 billion cigarettes were legally sold in Spain half a decade ago, last year sales were down to 47.5 billion – a 47-percent drop. The trend can be attributed to tougher anti-smoking legislation, tax hikes and a loss of consumer purchasing power as a result of the economic crisis. This in turn has led to a spike in tobacco smuggling and a search for cheaper alternatives, such as roll-your-own cigarettes and pipe tobacco. Consumers are also turning to lowcost cigarettes, whose makers have been thriving and already

NEW PYTHON FOR TERRA NATURA Terra Natura in Benidorm has added to its collection an Indian Python (Python molurus bivittatus),the snake is almost 6’5 feet long and weighs about 22lb . The snake has been subjected to a comprehensive review by experts of the park in order to check the condition of the skin, check it’s mouth and behaviour. For several days, it shall be separated to adapt to the new environment before introducing it to the other Indian python that lives in the complex. The Indian pythons first came to the park in 2005, making the species reproduce in captivity with the birth of 12 offspring, which were subsequently transferred to other zoos. Today, the resort has another male larger than the new specimen, measuring about 10 feet long and weighs around 66lb, and is 12 years of

age. Indian pythons are considered as one of the largest species of snakes in the world, along with the anaconda. This snake kills its prey by suffocation method, so once these animals have reached their prey they strangle it until they no longer feel the heartbeat. Besides pythons, Terra Natura Benidorm also has another 40 specimens such as the king cobra, the Viper moss and the black mamba. Visitors can observe these animals in the exhibition that is inside the volcano and other areas of the complex where they might meet the deadliest snake in the world the black mamba awarded the title due to their venom and speed,, or maybe the most harmless specie that is the egg eater snake, which is small and with no teeth, unable to attack any prey.

control a share of over 11 percent of the market. Brands such as Elixyr, Golden America and Winfield cost no more than €4.10 a pack – compared with €4.80 for regular brands – and have been enjoying a sharp rise in sales despite the small price difference and low profit margin for manufacturers. Smuggled cigarettes pose another challenge for the industry. The tobacco lobby has been fighting back with a campaign to raise awareness about the way smuggled products hurt the Spanish economy by depriving the state of taxes. These claims have been backed in recent weeks after the European Union said it detected signs of tobacco smuggling and money laundering in Gibraltar, and asked Spanish and British authorities to investigate. According to a KPMG study commissioned by the four largest cigarette manufacturers (British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris), 8.8 percent of all tobacco consumed in Spain is smuggled in. If you also take into account the 15 packs that a person can legally bring in from the tax-free principality of Andorra, just north of Catalonia, on each visit, the proportion of tax-free cigarettes smoked in Spain is now over 11.3 percent, compared with 2.5 percent in 2009. This represents €718 million in lost taxes, according to the study.

REPORT THAT CRIME The Spanish Ministry of Interior launched Alertcops, an app that makes communicating wiht the police easier to all citizens, the app is targeted towards tourists and foreigners residing in Spain that speak little or no Spanish as well as people with a hearing or speech disability. The idea is to make it easier for people to communicate with the State Security Forces (Guardia Civil and National Police) to report any criminal activity of which they are a victim or they have witnessed. Currently the app is only available in English and Spanish but the Ministry of Interior plans to include other languages, such as French, German, Italian and Portuguese and is available for free on both the Apple & Android. The app has been undergoing testing in Málaga and is also available in Madrid and Alicante, for the time being as the service aims to be available across the whole of Spain by 2015. Once downloaded, the user only has to register their personal details and the system will send a code by text message that will enable the user to finish the registration process. With the application installed, the user will be able to send an alert by selecting an icon that best describes the situation they want to report. By accepting the confirmation of the alert, the user's information and location will be sent on to the Attention Centre of the National Police or Guardia Civil.

Once the alert is sent, users can consult its status in My Alert section, which is updated periodically. “Alertcops” is part of the SIMASC (System of Mobile Alerts for Citizen Security) technology platform, which aims to provide universal access to public services and security throughout society. Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz explained that the aim of this new service is to “provide a fast and efficient service through a modern and easily accessible tool”, thus improving public safety. He also stressed the importance of this new application that, in his opinion, opens a “communication channel in accordance with the demands of today´s society, laying the foundation for a social safety net”. He claimed a smartphone is “a tool we all have in our pocket these days”. The app can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store and the Apple Store. For more information, visit the Ministry of Interior website (information available only in Spanish).

COUPLE FOUND DEAD IN HOLIDAY HOME - NAMED The elderly couple, found dead in their holiday home in Benidorm on the 4th of July have been named as Laurence and Katie Darga, Mr and Mrs Dargan, who lived in Winslow Road, Hunger Hill, had visited Benidorm every year for 30 years. The couple was staying at their holiday home at the Gemelos 2 apartments in the centre of the British district in Benidorm on Calle Ibiza. Laurence and Katie were both aged 92 and were found in their apartment in the last week of their 3 week holiday. Mr and Mrs Dargan had both been captains at Horwich Golf Club and owned a bathroom fitting business together. Mr Dargan served as a bomber pilot during World War Two and was a Labour councillor in the 1950s. They did not have any children. Their deaths are not thought to be suspicious with their age being a key factor however the actual cause of their deaths have still not been released, but police have been carrying out toxicology tests to determine the circumstances.

The two bodies were removed for post-mortem and then were later buried at a municipal cemetery on the outskirts of Benidorm. A spokesman for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said: “We were notified of the deaths of two British nationals in Benidorm on July 5th. “We provided consular assistance to the family and our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time.”

TRIBUTES TO LAURENCE & KATIE Their neighbour, Joanna Harwood, told the Bolton News she had driven the couple to Liverpool Airport at the start of their holiday last month. She had known the pair for nearly 25 years. Mrs Harwood, aged 49, said: “It’s such sad news — we will miss them very much, because they were lovely, lovely people. “They were both very excited and couldn’t wait to go away. “My husband and I had agreed to look after the house while they were gone, as we always did. “I was due to pick them up from the airport but I found out five days before they were due to return that they had died. “Laurence and Katie were very young for their age. “They kept themselves to themselves, but they seemed to have a very good social life.” Their nephew, Chris Beardsworth, aged 67, said: “I was shocked when I heard the news — they both seemed in good health. “They were very private, but very nice people.” Family friend Ken Oakes, who had known the couple for more than 60 years, since he was a youngster, said he had last seen them in April, three months before their holiday. Mr Oakes, aged 66, who lives in Niort, Western France, said: “My wife, Ann, and I came back to the UK and we took Laurie and Katie out for some lunch, then we went to Blackpool together. “They were in really high spirits. They were always together. They never did anything apart.”

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British holidaymakers visiting Spain are grabbing those bargains as the pound makes a comeback. Back in December 2008 the exchange rate hit a low of €1.04 which has now risen to €1.25, for shoppers and bargain hunters this is great news as purchasing clothes and shoes within the Spanish border proves significant savings. A pair of Zara snakeskin print stilettos are sold in the UK for €87.81 (£69.99), but the same pair can be found in Spain for just €59.99 (£47.74). But it is not just Spanish brands that offer significant savings. Swedish clothing giant H&M also follow the trend with products averaging 5% more expensive in the UK, for example women’s skinny jeans are at €19.99 (£15.99) across stores in Spain, while the same pairs go for €25.08 (£19.99) in the UK. Although this is good news for the Brits it isn’t so great for Spanish residents that are still trying to cope with the struggling econ-

omy in Spain. The European Central Bank reported last week that inflation rates dropped to 0.4% – almost approaching the deflation danger area – compared to the UK’s 19% inflation. The Eurozone’s high unemployment rates are to blame, particularly in Spain where unemployment is at 24.47%.

Food & Drink HAWALI Our team visit to the Hawali Indian Restaurant in Albir was one that we had been looking forward to. I had received many great comments from people that I know that use the restaurant regularly and I was intrigued to sample the Indian cuisine for myself. The Hawali has been trading for 9 years in Albir with the same chef, a solid reputation for the quality authentic cuisine that has been built up over these years. Jasveer the manager explained to me that the restaurant has mainly regular customers some that he has known for many years. With 70 covers inside and also with a outside terrace that seats over 100 people the Hawali is spacious and offers a choice of comfortable table settings. A centre point in Albir is the Albir Playa Hotel and the Hawali is found directly opposite. Our order comprised of the normal favourite curry dishes as well as

a change from my usual choice. Chicken Tika Masala, Lamb Rogan Josh, Sagg Panir accompanied by Pilau Rice and Nan Bread. The extensive menu choice offered much more than some other Indian Restaurants so amongst the favourites there were a number of different dishes to choose from and the most apparent difference was the inclusion of the selection Beef Curries. My immediate opinion when the food was served was the attractive individual metal burners that stood with a dish placed on top. Each dish was served to the table and the layout was extremely appetising. The food was served at the correct temperature something that quite often seems to be at fault in many restaurants. The lamb was very tender and moist and the curry sauce was a little spicy but not too hot, I enjoy spicy food but if it burns my mouth then I do not enjoy it. The Chicken Tikka Masala was served with a creamy sauce that was tangy and full of flavour of the tandoori oven cooked chicken. Slightly spicy the masala sauce gave the dish a rich flavoursome consistency. My experience in eating curry goes back along way in fact I have dined regularly for over 20 years at the oldest Indian restaurant in London "The Taj Mahal" located in Neal St, Covent Garden. With my experience I have very high expectations and in this experience I can say that my expectations were delivered. Decent size portions cooked with care by a very experienced Indian Chef, for the Weekly Buzz team Hawali is a recommended eating experience.

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Mad Wood Festival 2014 On Sunday 24 August on the beach in La Cala in Finestat we have the MADâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;WOODâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;FESTIVAL, here you can enjoy some of the best dance music on the open airr beach stage non stop for 11 whole hours.l Alongside some great dance music their will be a Foam and Water Canno and a Low Cost Bar as well as Holi Painting (This is the Powder Paint, that is more commonly known for its part in Hindu festivities) so if you plan on going make sure your not wearing your best shoes and clothes. The 11 hour party starts at 5pm and continues until 4am, tickets start from only 6 euros going up to around 11 euros for a VIP Ticket, this is agreat bargain for a great night out FOr more information and to boook oyur ticket visit the official website www.woodmadfestival.com where you can also get the complete list of artists, videos, photos and lots more.

What’s On

Tomato Throwing Tomatina Festival La Tomatina is a food fight festival held on the last Wednesday of August each year in the town of Bunol near to Valencia in Spain. Thousands upon thousands of people make their way from all corners of the world to fight in this 'World's Biggest Food Fight' where more than one hundred metric tons of over-ripe tomatoes are thrown in the streets. The week-long festival features music, parades, dancing, and fireworks. On the night before the tomato fight, participants of the festival compete in a paella cooking contest. Prior to 2013 anywhere from 40,000 to

beginning of the fight is firing of water cannons, and the chaos begins. Once it begins, the battle is generally every man for himself. Those who partake in this event are strongly encouraged to wear protective safety goggles and gloves. In addition, they must squish the tomatoes before throwing for safety precautions. Another rule is that no one is allowed to bring into this fight anything that may provoke someone into a more serious brawl, such as a glass bottle. Although it is forbidden to tear someone else's clothing, the crowd tends to ignore this and invariably will rip the shirt of any clothed person, man or woman. After exactly one hour, the fighting ends when the water cannons are fired once more to signal the end. At this point, no more tomatoes can be thrown. The cleaning process involves the use of fire trucks to spray down the streets, with water provided from a Roman aqueduct. The authorities seem more concerned with cleaning the town than cleaning the visitors, so some people find water at the Bunol River to wash themselves, although some kind residents will hose passers-by down. Once the tomato pulp is flushed, the ground is clean due to the acidity of the tomato. Rules of La Tomatina

50,000 (reported to be 50,000 in 2012) people crammed into this huge tomato fight, greatly expanding Bunol's normal 9,000 person population. Since the 2013 event official ticketing was put into place limiting the number of participants to just 20,000 lucky people. There is limited accommodation for people who come to La Tomatina, so many people take the easier option of staying in nearby Valencia just 38km to Bunol by bus or train. In preparation for the dirty mess that will ensue, shopkeepers use huge plastic covers on their storefronts in order to protect them from the carnage. What Happens at La Tomatina ....At around 11 am, the first event of the Tomatina begins. Many trucks haul the bounty of tomatoes into the center of the town, Plaza del Pueblo. The tomatoes come from Extremadura, where they are less expensive. Technically the festival does not begin until one brave soul has climbed to the top of a two-story high, greasedup wooden pole and reached the coveted ham at the top. In practice this process takes a long time and the festival starts despite no one reaching the meaty prize. The signal for the

Do not bring bottles or hard objects as they can cause accidents and hurt other participants Do not rip other people’s T-shirts You must squash the tomatoes before throwing them as this reduces the impact Ensure you keep a safe distance from the lorries As soon as you hear the second shot, you must stop throwing tomatoes Useful Advice Wear closed shoes that you don’t mind throwing away afterwards. If you wear flip-flops, you may get hurt, or you could lose them easily during the battle Wear old clothes, or clothes that you aren’t planning to wear again. They will most likely end up damaged from being ripped or incredibly dirty You may find goggles useful. However, it is safer if you just ensure that you always have something clean to wipe your eyes with. The best thing is if you tuck your T-Shirt into your shorts to keep the bottom part of your Tshirt clean and dry If you are planning to take pictures, bring a waterproof cam-

era! If you’re not from Buñol, and you want to stay overnight, don’t forget to look for and secure accommodation in advance Do not miss the Palojabón – a soap-covered pole with a Spanish ham at the top: whoever can climb the pole and get the ham can keep it! Stay safe and enjoy the festivities as much possible How did La Tomatina Start ..... The tomato fight has been a strong tradition in Bunol since 1944 or 1945. No one is completely certain how this event originated. Possible theories on how the Tomatina began include a local food fight among friends, a juvenile class war, a volley of tomatoes from bystanders at a carnival parade, a practical joke on a bad musician, and the anarchic aftermath of an accidental lorry spillage. One popular theory is that disgruntled townspeople attacked city councilmen with tomatoes during a town celebration. Whatever happened to begin the tradition, it was enjoyed so much that it was repeated the next year, and the year after that, and so on. The holiday was banned during the Spanish State period under Francisco Franco for having no religious significance, but returned in the 1970s after his demise. The festival is in honor of the town's patron saints, Luis Bertran and the Mare de Deu dels Desemparats (Mother of God of the Defenseless), a title of the Virgin Mary. Where is Bunol? Bunol is a town and municipality in the province of Valencia, Spain and is situated approximately 38 km west of Valenica (City) and just 164km from Benidorm thats just over an hour and a half drive.

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Javea

Javea (also known as Xabia) is a gem of a town situated on the Northern Costa Blanca. It’s rugged coastline is indented with secluded coves and sandy beaches. These hidden caves and bays were once used by pirates and smugglers in the Middle Ages but are now used by sunbathers, snorklers and scuba divers. Javea is in the Costa Blanca region in Alicante, Spain, Valencia airport is 100 km to the north. Alicante is found 100 km to the south, and Murcia a bit further. Several companies offer transportation from both nearby international airports, there is a train station connecting to Valencia and Benidorm in nearby Gata De Gorgos.The town has three main areas namely Javea old town, Javea port, & the beach area. The old town has not changed much and is a maze of narrow winding streets with homes that have wrought iron balconies and windows in gothic style. There are many ancient churchs and other structures. The harbor and fishing port has numerous restaurants and bars overlooking the sea. The Arenal beach area is the main commercial and recreation centre of the town. ARENAL BEACH Arenal is the main beach area with numerous good restaurants and shops along the seafront of Javea. El Arenal is the main beach, a beautiful sandy half-moon bay with a gentle slope to the sea and it has the blue flag standard for cleanliness. This is a wide sandy beach with shallow waters ideal for young children and lots of facilities such as volleyball, windsurfing and beach bars. Monitored by the Red Cross Beach Patrol Behind the beach is a pedestrianised promenade lined with bars and restaurants offering everything from live bands to traditional restaurants. There is a small fair for the children in the summer months with rides, trampoline and go-karts. The promenade is a great place for a stroll in the evening. The bustling Arenal area is surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants such as the renowned Los Remos or La Boheme. It’s a great place to walk along the promenade in the evening. It’s very touristy obviously and is the least Spanish part of Javea but nevertheless it is a crucial part. During the evening in the summer there are various stalls here selling a variety of handmade crafts. Many of the bars have live music. The most popular bar is known as Champagne which has been renamed Jalousie. Set off the beach is the

is the choice of the three very different parts. It’s almost like visiting a theme park and entering different worlds! Buildings here are not high-rise due to strict local planning regulations. its major leisure and local cuisine facilities make it an essential place to visit and the temptation to return here will be irresistible. JAVEA PORT Many people’s favourite area of Javea this has a fascinating charm factor hard to define. Traditional whitewashed houses surround the bay. Watch the fishermen bring in their fresh catches or watch the sailing boats set off from the marina. Eat at the fantastic seafood restaurants. There are also many good boutiques, shops, bars and cafes – it’s bustling with activity. The Port area of Javea has a real Spanish feel, this is an area where locals live and work in harmony with the tourist elements. The landmark of the Port area is the church of Our Lady of Loreto with a roof which imitates the hull of a ship. Between the Port area and the main Arenal beach are rocks perfect for exploring and in the summer this stretch is lined with beach bars. HISTORIC OLD TOWN There is the traditional Old Town of Javea where you can wander down ancient narrow streets and visit the local market on a Thursday. Built with original Tosca sandstone it’s rich in medieval history. The Gothic fortified church of San Bartolome dominates the centre of Javea’s town. This building dates back to the 15th century. At the side of the church is a beautiful building which houses the indoor market where you can buy local fresh produce daily.

SHOPPING Every Thursday between approx. 08:30 and 14:00, a weekly Street Market or “Mercadillo” is held in Plaza de la Constitución and Placeta del Convent. Duanes de la Mar also has an extensive range of shops concentrated in Av. Jaime I, C/ Cristo del Mar and the outskirts of the church. This city centre contains the Fishing and Yacht Port and the Fish Market called the “Lonja de Pescado” with the traditional auction which takes place from Monday to Friday at around 17:00. Starting from 18:00, you may buy fresh fish and seafood from the local bay in the sales office which the Fishermen’s Association has inside this Market. Its great fishing tradition means that it is full of restaurants and bars with traditional seafood “tapas”. In the beach, Playa del Arenal, you may find major shopping opportunities all year round. In addition to clothing boutiques and shoe shops, you can find diverse businesses ranging from souvenir and gift shops, costume jewellery and Summer fashion shops. In the Summer, the promenade is full of handicraft stands starting from 19:00. The opening timetables of Xàbia vary according to the season and are approximately as follows: from 09:30 to 13:30 and from 16:00 or 16:30 to 20:00 or 20:30. There also numerous supermarkets and shopping centres in the city centres and the main access roads to the towns or housing estates. The majority of them are open on holidays during July, August and September. The Shopkeepers Association organize different events throughout the year such as the Handicrafts Fair in Holy Week, Christmas Markets, and the Moors and Christian Fair in July as well as the Sea Festival with the sale-purchase of boats and semi-new nautical items. Visit www.portaldelcomerciante.com To find additional information about these activities as well as a business guide.

popular Irish Bar An Shebeen. This is the place to enjoy the Javea nightlife which although relatively quiet and limited does have it’s lively spots such as the nightclub Achill. The Arenal is very good for families. The beach is large and very wide. The water is very shallow and calm as it is in a sheltered bay. You can easily sit in a cafe or bar and be able to see your children. Generally Spain is very family-orientated and you can feel much more relaxed about your kids safety than you would anywhere else. This is the place where you can eat tapas, paella but also fish and chips and English breakfast. The great thing about Javea

GETTING AROUND For most locations in Javea a car is essential. If arriving at Valencia or Alicante airport there are several car rental companies readily available. If booking a car rental locally in Javea it is generally advised to do so in advance of your journey as they tend to sell out during the busy summer season.

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ACROSS 1. Measure of land (4) 3. Scaremonger (8) 9. Large edible crustacean (7) 10. Subject, topic (5) 11. Part of a target next to the bull's-eye (5) 12. Nearer (6) 14. Occur (6)

16. Larger (6) 19. English county (6) 21. Render void (5) 24. Stay in bed longer (3,2) 25. Latter part of the day (7) 26. US legislative body (8) 27. You (archaic) (4)

DOWN 1 NCO (8) 2 Small nails (5) 4 Most recent (6) 5 Aggregate (5) 6 Back, sanction (7) 7 Bathroom powder (4) 8 I'll see (anag) - boy's name (6)

13 Rough calculation (8) 15 Game played on a lawn (7) 17 Wild excitement (6) 18 Fit for eating (6) 20 Tall border plant (5) 22 Hangman's loop (5) 23 Abominable snowman (4)

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WEEKLY HOROSCOPES wE17

ARIES (March 21st-April 20th) It's time to decide what course of action is best for your future. Show others you're more than capable of planning for the long term by approaching issues calmly. From Thursday onwards the sky's the limit for you when it comes to fun and socialising. TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st) You'd give anything to be able to rely on someone else to do something correctly for you, but it always comes back to you being the only one shouldering the burden. Make sure minor obstacles don't derail you and you'll make a great impression on authority. GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st) Acting on impulse is always risky, but if you use your Gemini intuition to lead you, you'll get farther than anyone else this week over career matters. Once loose ends are tied up it may be an idea to take a holiday or short break. Someone from the past tugs your heart strings. CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd) Recent events have boosted your confidence and you now feel you can tackle anything. Now that you're sure of yourself its time to remind others you're fine on your own. Just take extra care when it comes to major financial decisions. You're cocky not infallible. LEO (July 24th-August 23rd) Hidden emotions you've been trying to suppress may come to the surface today, so take time to rethink personal attachments and work out ways in which to improve them. The week progresses steadily and by the weekend you're the life and soul of the party.

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1. The sort to press keys? (4) 3. Promptly noted â€” hot stew (2,3,3) 9. Rome, for example, is excellent (7) 10. Provide French article over there (3,2) 11. Racecourse to keep so many content (5) 12. Alliance including one new county (6) 14. Where circus audience is engrossed (6) 16. Pinch the Spanish metal (6) 19. Glass and paper? (6) 21. Cast fly, initially, to get fish (5) 24. Preserved Egyptian mother? (5) 25. Funny priests carry on (7) 26. Take legal action about Europeans or Africans (8) 27. Celebrity with a heavenly body? (4)

1. Ready for sleep, having eaten heartily (6,2) 2. Diarist takes a look, we hear (5) 4. Stockings only ordered by Poles (6) 5. Composer taking short breaks before the end of August (5) 6. Uninteresting weed seen where ships are laid up (3,4) 7. Large cask on top of a fish (4) 8. Part of flower set man off (6) 13. So-and-so born on boat (8) 15. Mid-term may be reduced (7) 17. Grass in class (6) 18. Animals following King George for fruit (6) 20. Artificial silk â€” or any sort (5) 22. I spot one inside supplying dope (5) 23. Prophet seen in Judaea, mostly (4) 18. Some fleecy animals in the shade (4) 20. Potato, small and sweet (4)

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VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd) It's unlike you to want to run away from duties and responsibilities, but events this week make you want to escape the reality of what's going on. This may apply to work or home, but thankfully not both. Try to be rational as you try to work out a plan to move forward. LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd) By hook or by crook you're determined to let your hair down and have fun this week, and although initially there doesn't seem to be anything to stop you, take time to think of how others feel. Partners and children think you're being selfish and they'll tell you. SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd) The prospects look good as you make positive moves for the future over career matters, but getting your innovative ideas across to the hierarchy may be harder than you think. Use your seductive powers of persuasion and you'll have it in the bag. Stay focused. SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st) You start the week determined to make changes and you'll go at them full steam ahead, but this only leaves you spent mid week. Pace yourself. Do a little every day, and allows goals to culminate around the weekend. Its only then you can afford to let your hair down. CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th) Planetary trends encourage you to be generally optimistic over long term goals, so do what you can to ensure everything is done and dusted well before the deadline. You're in a powerful position when it comes to influencing those in authority. Be discreet. AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th) The lunar high brings you closer to your hearts desire and you'll easily persuade others to follow your lead. This is a great move to ward off worries about your security. Work diligently and move steadily towards your hopes dreams and goals. A weekend to celebrate. PISCES (February 20th-March 20th) There's a fog of lethargy surrounding you that you cant seem to shake off, but maybe a change of routine and stepping back from responsibilities would be a good first step to remedy how you're feeling. Your natural good luck will arrive when you need it most.

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Wednesday 20th August

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues 11:00 Homes under the Hammer 12:00 Animal Saints and Sinners 12:45 Real Lives Reunited 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Perfection 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:30 The Hairy Bikers: Everyday Gourmets 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 20:00 The ONE Show 20:30 Fake Britain 21:00 The Great British Bake Off 22:00 Operation Wild 23:00 BBC News 23:35 A Question of Sport 00:05 Room 101 - Extra Storage 00:50 Irresistible

07:00 Homes under the Hammer 08:00 Animal Saints and Sinners 08:45 Real Lives Reunited 09:15 Fake Britain 10:00 Coast 11:00 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 11:30 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 12:00 BBC News 13:00 Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments 13:30 Climbing Great Buildings 14:00 My Life in Books 14:30 Cash in the Attic 15:15 The Chef's Protege 15:45 Celebrity Masterchef 16:30 Coast 17:15 Great Continental Railway Journeys 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Two Tribes 19:30 Eggheads 20:00 Young Vets 21:00 The Stuarts 22:00 Horizon: Should I Eat Meat? How to Feed the Planet 23:00 Some Scousers with Jokes 23:30 Newsnight 00:20 Super Senses: The Secret Power of Animals

F O K PIC ! Y A D E H T

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 The Chase 14:30 ITV News and Weather 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV London Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Gift Wrapped 19:00 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Trawlermen's Lives 22:00 Secrets from the Asylum 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:40 Dangerous Dogs 00:40 Off the Beaten Track

06:55 Countdown 07:40 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:05 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:30 The King of Queens 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:55 Frasier 10:25 Frasier 10:55 The Big Bang Theory 11:25 The Big Bang Theory 11:50 Come Dine with Me 12:25 Come Dine with Me 12:55 Channel 4 News Summary 13:00 Come Dine with Me 13:30 Come Dine with Me 14:00 Come Dine with Me 14:30 Channel 4 Racing 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Sarah Beeny's Double Your House for Half the Money 22:00 Undercover Boss 23:00 The Mimic 23:30 8 Out of 10 Cats: Jimmy, Sean and Jon's Best Bits 00:05 The Inbetweeners Go Global

07:00 Children's TV 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Police Interceptors 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Beyond the Blackboard 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Emergency Bikers 21:00 Extreme Nightmare Neighbours Next Door 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:00 Suspects 00:00 Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

CoAst Season 6 Episode 4 of 6 Western Isles & Shetland The team goes island-hopping around the Western Isles and out to Shetland. Nick Crane hunts for gannets on Eriskay, and Neil Oliver hears the tragic story of a 1918 shipwreck off the Isle of Lewis in which more than 200 servicemen returning from the First World War were drowned. Plus, Miranda Krestovnikoff searches for otters which struggle to survive on the wild coast, and Tessa Dunlop investigates how the epic voyage of HMS Challenger in the 19th century first revealed the

thursday 21st August 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues 11:00 Homes under the Hammer 12:00 Animal Saints and Sinners 12:45 Real Lives Reunited 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Perfection 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:30 The Hairy Bikers: Everyday Gourmets 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 20:00 The ONE Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Britain's Compulsive Shoppers 22:00 Who Do You Think You Are? 23:00 BBC News 23:35 Motorway Cops 00:35 Paycheck[FILM]

07:05 Homes under the Hammer 08:05 Animal Saints and Sinners 08:50 Real Lives Reunited 09:20 Fake Britain 10:05 Escape to the Continent 11:05 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 11:35 HARDtalk 12:00 BBC News 13:00 Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments 13:30 Climbing Great Buildings 14:00 My Life in Books 14:30 Cash in the Attic 15:15 The Chef's Protege 15:45 Celebrity Masterchef 16:30 Coast 17:15 Great Continental Railway Journeys 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Two Tribes 19:30 Eggheads 20:00 Young Vets 21:00 Russia's Lost Princesses 22:00 The Honourable Woman 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight 00:20 Horizon: Should I Eat Meat? How to Feed the Planet

F O K PIC ! Y A D E H T

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 The Chase 14:30 ITV News and Weather 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV London Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Gift Wrapped 19:00 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 The Food We Eat: Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 Harbour Lives 22:00 Kids with Cameras: Diary of a Children's Ward 23:00I TV News at Ten and Weather 23:40 Benidorm

06:45 Deal or No Deal 07:40 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:05 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:30 The King of Queens 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:55 Frasier 10:25 Frasier 10:55 The Big Bang Theory 11:25 The Big Bang Theory 11:50 Come Dine with Me 12:25 Come Dine with Me 12:55 Channel 4 News Summary 13:00 Come Dine with Me 13:30 Come Dine with Me 14:00 Come Dine with Me 14:30 Channel 4 Racing 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Location, Location, Location 22:00 Educating Yorkshire: One Year On 23:00 First Time Farmers 00:05 My Online Bride

07:00 Children’s TV 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Emergency Bikers 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Deadly Suspicion[FILM] 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 The Railway: First Great Western 21:00 Prom Queen Divas UK 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:00 Suspects 00:00 Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

00:40 The Chase

Young Vets Season 1 Episode 3 of 10 Matt Wilkinson is in his home town of Eastbourne assisting with the removal of a huge tumour from a mouse, Elly learns how to perform surgery on a cow in the middle of a working farm and Danni Willey discovers procedures do not need to be hi-tech to be effective. Judy's anaesthesia placement ends in tears when she struggles with maths and calculating drug doses, and she starts to have doubts about her ability to become a qualified vet. Continues tomorrow

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Friday 22nd August 07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Neighbourhood Blues 10:45 Homes under the Hammer 11:45 Animal Saints and Sinners 12:30 Fake Britain 13:00 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News余 Weather 14:30 The Sorcerer's Apprentice 16:15 Escape to the Country 17:00 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 17:45 Pointless 18:30 BBC News 19:00 Countryfile 20:00 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Miranda 22:00 New Tricks 23:00 BBC News 23:30 Have I Got Old News for You 00:00 Boomers 00:30 Live at the Apollo

07:00 Homes under the Hammer

07:00 Good Morning Britain

08:00 Animal Saints and Sinners

09:30 Lorraine

08:45 Real Lives Reunited

10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show

09:15 Animal Park

11:30 Jo Frost Family Matters

10:15 Pollyanna

12:30 Dinner Date

12:25 Swimming European

13:30 The Chase

Championships

14:30 ITV News and Weather

14:30 Lauren Bacall: Talking Pictures 14:40 Judge Rinder 15:05 North West Frontier

15:35 Secret Dealers

17:15 The Chef's Protege

16:40 Tipping Point

17:45 Flog It!

17:40 Gift Wrapped

18:30 Great British Railway Journeys 18:35 ITV News London 19:00 Two Tribes

19:00 You've Been Framed: The

19:30 Eggheads

Next Generation!

20:00 University Challenge: Class of

20:00 Emmerdale

2014

20:30 Coronation Street

21:00 University Challenge

21:00 Countrywise

21:30 Scotland Decides: Salmond

21:30 Coronation Street

versus Darling

22:00 Long Lost Family

23:00 Dave Allen: The Immaculate

23:00 ITV News at Ten

Selection

23:15 The Zoo

00:00 Confetti

00:15 All Star Family Fortunes

F O K PIC ! Y A D E H T

06:55 Happily N'ever After 08:20 Dr Dolittle: Tail to the Chief 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 Come Dine with Me 12:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Come Dine with Me 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Come Dine with Me 14:40 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 15:40 Countdown 16:30 Deal or No Deal 17:30 Win It Cook It 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 Food Unwrapped Diet Special 21:30 Gadget Man 22:00 Royal Marines Commando School 23:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 00:00 Ramsay's Hotel Hell 00:55 The Shooting Gallery

07:00 Children's TV 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Thieves and Thugs: Caught on Camera 12:40 Celebrity Big Brother 13:40 Home and Away 14:10 Neighbours 14:40 5 News Lunchtime 14:45 The Colditz Story 16:40 Zulu Dawn 18:55 5 News at 5 19:00 Neighbours 19:30 Home and Away 20:00 Cricket on 5 21:00 Police Interceptors 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:00 Under the Dome 00:00 Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

Lost At seA: AiR FRAnCe 447 In June 2009, a state-of-the-art Air France Airbus A330 passenger jet flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris vanished over the Atlantic Ocean. Based on official reports and eyewitness accounts, and with the aid of dramatic reconstructions and cutting-edge CGI, this documentary charts the attempts to find the plane, recover the flight recorders and discover the cause of the crash, which killed all 228 people on board

saturday 23rd August 07:00 Breakfast

07:35 Formula 1: Belgian Grand Prix -

07:00 Children's TV

11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites

First Practice

09:25 ITV News

09:15 Formula 1: Belgian Grand Prix -

09:30 Weekend

12:30 Football Focus

Second Practice

13:00 BBC News余 Weather

10:25 The Hungry Sailors

10:55 Live Formula 1: Belgian Grand

13:10 Live Formula 1: Belgian

11:25 Murder, She Wrote

Prix - Third Practice

Grand Prix - Qualifying

12:10 Coast

15:20 Live Challenge Cup Rugby League Final

12:25 ITV News and Weather

12:30 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 13:00 David Lean: Talking Pictures

12:35 Columbo: No Time to Die 14:20 The Mighty Ducks [FILM] 16:25 Weekend Escapes with

18:20 BBC News余 Regional News

13:40 In Which We Serve

Warwick Davis

and Weather

15:30 Escape to the Country

16:55 Murder on the Orient Express

18:40 Pointless Celebrities

16:00 Flog It!

19:20 ITV News London

17:00 Final Score

19:45 You've Been Framed! Top

18:30 Triathlon

Tens

20:50 Doctor Who

20:00 Proms Extra

20:45 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars

22:10 Casualty

20:45 Dad's Army

21:45 All Star Family Fortunes

23:00 The National Lottery Live

21:15 Ancient Egypt: Life and Death

19:30 Tumble

23:10 BBC News余 Weather

in the Valley of the Kings 22:15 Andrew Marr s Great Scots:

23:30 Match of the Day

The Writers Who Shaped a Nation

00:50 The Football League Show

23:15 QI XL 00:00 Insomnia

F O K PIC ! Y A D E H T

22:45 Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi[FILM] 23:45 ITV News and Weather 00:00 Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi[FILM]

07:00 Close 07:05 Trans World Sport 08:00 Tri Liverpool 08:55 The Morning Line 09:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:25 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:50Frasier 11:20 Frasier 11:50 The Big Bang Theory 12:15 The Big Bang Theory 12:40 The Simpsons 13:10 The Simpsons 13:40 Heston's Great British Food 14:40 Channel 4 Racing 17:10 Come Dine with Me 17:40 Come Dine with Me 18:10 Come Dine with Me 18:40 Come Dine with Me 19:15 Come Dine with Me 19:40 Channel 4 News 20:05 The Restoration Man 21:00 Grand Designs 22:00 Red Lights[FILM] 00:15 Psychopath Night

07:00 Children's TV 11:55 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 12:55 Extreme Nightmare Neighbours Next Door 13:55 White Fang 2: The Myth of the White Wolf 16:00 The Wizard of Oz [FILM] 18:00 Michael Jackson's This Is It 20:10 ABBA @ 40: The ABBA Years 21:05 ABBA @ 40: Live At Wembley 22:05 5 News Weekend 22:10 Celebrity Big Brother 23:10 Rob Brydon Live 00:10 Autopsy: Michael Jackson's Last Hours

LiVe ChALLenge Cup RugbY LeAgue FinAL Castleford Tigers v Leeds Rhinos (Kick-off 3.00pm). Mark Chapman introduces coverage of the showpiece occasion at Wembley Stadium, as the successors to Wigan Warriors are decided. The Tigers defeated the Warriors in the quarterfinals, before beating Widnes Vikings in the last four, while the Rhinos edged past Warrington Wolves in their semifinal. Subsequent programmes subject to change

sunday 24th August 07:00 Breakfast

07:00 Countryfile

07:00 Children's TV

08:40 Match of the Day

08:00 Alan Titchmarsh's Garden

09:25 ITV News

10:00 BBC News

Secrets

09:30 Weekend

11:00 Sunday Morning Live

09:00 Gardeners' World

10:25 May the Best House Win

12:00 Bargain Hunt

09:30 The Beechgrove Garden

11:25 Murder, She Wrote

10:00 The Football League Show

12:20 ITV News and Weather

11:20 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites

13:30 River Monsters

10:00 Frasier

14:15 Home and Away

12:50 Coast

13:30 Long Lost Family

10:30 Sunday Brunch

14:45 Neighbours

13:15 MOTD2 Extra

14:30 Columbo Goes to the

13:30 George Clarke's Amazing

15:15 NCIS

14:00 Food & Drink

Guillotine

14:30 Sweets Made Simple

Spaces

16:15 Cheating Fate

18:30 Songs of Praise

16:30 Midsomer Murders

15:00 Flog It! Trade Secrets

18:30 Tipping Point

19:05 Deadly on a Mission: Pole to

15:30 Live Athletics

19:35 ITV News

13:00 BBC News 13:10 Live Formula 1: Belgian Grand Prix 16:30 Escape to the Country 17:30 The Great British Bake Off

07:10 How I Met Your Mother

07:00 Children's TV

07:35 British F3

10:15 The Wright Stuff

08:05 Outlaw Triathlon 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond

14:30 The Big Bang Theory 15:00 The Big Bang Theory

12:10 Extreme Nightmare Neighbours Next Door 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother

18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away

20:00 Formula 1: Belgian Grand

20:00 Come On Down! The Game

15:25 The Big Bang Theory

19:35 BBC NewsÍž Regional News

Prix - Highlights

Show Story

15:55 The Simpsons

20:00 On the Yorkshire Buses

and Weather

21:00 Dragons' Den

21:00 The Zoo

16:25 Runaway Bride

21:00 Lost at Sea: Air France 447

18:40 Deal or No Deal

Pole

20:00 Nature's Miracle Orphans

22:00 James May's Cars of the

22:00 The Great War: The People's

21:00 Countryfile

People

Story

22:00 The Village

23:00 An Adventure in Space and

23:00 ITV News and Weather

Time

23:15 Kids with Cameras: Diary of a

00:30 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the

Children's Ward

Galaxy[FILM]

00:15 The Cube

23:00 BBC News 23:25 Match of the Day 2 00:35 Match of the Day at 50

19:35 Channel 4 News 20:00 How Britain Worked 21:00 The Mill 22:00 The Cold Light of Day[FILM]

19:30 5 News Tonight

22:00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live Eviction 23:35 Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side[ 00:35 Celebrity Big Brother: Live from the House

23:50 Skyline[FILM]

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the MiLL

Season 2 Episode 6 of 6 When the strikers form a line outside the gates, William enlists a band of men to break the stand-off, joined by John's special constables. A violent confrontation follows and Daniel is arrested - but calls for the workers to keep fighting. While Esther is attending the union meeting in Manchester in his place, Susannah looks after baby Billy, who has become critically ill.

Monday 25th August 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues 11:00 Homes under the Hammer 12:00 Animal Saints and Sinners 12:45 Real Lives Reunited 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Perfection 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:30 The Hairy Bikers' Bakeation 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 20:00 The ONE Show 20:30 Fake Britain 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Miranda 22:00 Death in Paradise 23:00 BBC News and Weather 23:35 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 00:20 Who Do They Think They Are? 10 Years, 100 Shows

07:05 Homes under the Hammer 08:05 Wanted Down Under 08:50 Animal Park 09:20 Rip Off Britain: Food 10:05 Operation Cloud Lab 11:05 Animal SOS 11:35 Click 12:00 BBC News 13:00 Climbing Great Buildings 13:30 My Life in Books 14:00 Cash in the Attic 14:30 Breakaway 15:15 Italy Unpacked 16:15 Natural World 17:15 Great Continental Railway Journeys 18:15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow 19:00 Eggheads 20:00 The Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure 21:00 University Challenge 21:30 Food & Drink 22:00 Kate Adie's Women of World War One 23:00 The Sarah Millican Television Programme 23:30 Newsnight 00:20 Dragons' Den

F O K PIC ! Y A D E H T

06:00Good Morning Britain 08:30Lorraine 09:25The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30This Morning 12:30The Chase 13:30ITV News and Weather 14:00Judge Rinder 15:00Secret Dealers 16:00Tipping Point 17:00The 21st Question 18:00ITV News 19:00Emmerdale 19:30Coronation Street 20:00Countrywise 20:30Coronation Street 21:00Long Lost Family 22:00ITV News at Ten 22:40The Zoo 23:40All Star Family Fortunes

06:00Countdown 06:453rd Rock from the Sun 07:103rd Rock from the Sun 07:35The King of Queens 08:00IPC European Swimming Championships 09:00Frasier 09:30Frasier 10:00The Big Bang Theory 10:30The Big Bang Theory 11:00Come Dine with Me 11:30Come Dine with Me 12:00Channel 4 News Summary 12:05Come Dine with Me 12:35Come Dine with Me 13:05Come Dine with Me 13:40Four in a Bed 14:40Countdown 15:30Deal or No Deal 16:30Win It Cook It 17:00Couples Come Dine with Me 18:00The Simpsons 18:30Hollyoaks 19:00Channel 4 News 20:00How to Stop Your Nuisance Calls - Channel 4 Dispatches 20:30Food Unwrapped 21:00Royal Marines Commando School 22:00Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 23:00Embarrassing Bodies

07:00 Children's TV 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Big Brother 14:15H ome and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 A Nanny's Secret[FILM] 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Cricket on 5 21:00 Police Interceptors 22:00 Big Brother 23:00 70 Stone: The Man They Couldn't Save 00:00 Big Brother's Bit on the Side

the soRCeReR's AppRentiCe

A wizard living secretly in modern-day New York vows to prevent his mystical enemy from taking over the city. Realising that he is unable to complete the task alone, he recruits an ordinary teenager to be his assistant, teaching him to master the magical arts. Fantasy adventure, starring Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel and Alfred Molina

tuesday 26th August 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues 11:00 Homes under the Hammer 12:00 Animal Saints and Sinners 12:45 Fake Britain 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC NewsÍ¾ Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Perfection 16:00 Escape to the Country 17:30 The Hairy Bikers: Everyday Gourmets 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 20:00 The ONE Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 In the Club 23:00 BBC News 23:35 Scrappers 00:05 Operation Wild

07:05 Homes under the Hammer 08:05 Animal Saints and Sinners 08:50 Animal Park 09:20 Operation Hospital Food with James Martin 10:05 The Men Who Made Us Spend 11:05 Animal SOS 11:35 HARDtalk 13:00 BBC News 13:00 Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments 13:30 Climbing Great Buildings 14:00 Breakaway 14:45 Cash in the Attic 15:15 The Chef's Protege 15:45 Celebrity Masterchef 16:30 Coast 17:15 Britain by Bike 17:45 Great British Railway Journeys 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Two Tribes 19:30 Eggheads 20:00 Young Vets 21:00 Russia's Lost Princesses 22:00 Super Senses: The Secret Power of Animals 23:00 The Sarah Millican Television Programme 23:30 Newsnight 00:20 Dragons' Den

F O K PIC ! Y A D E H T

07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 09:30 Lorraine 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 The King of Queens 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 11:30 This Morning 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 13:30 The Chase 10:30 Frasier 14:30 ITV News and Weather 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 12:30 The Big Bang Theory 15:00 Judge Rinder 12:00 Come Dine with Me 16:00 Secret Dealers 12:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 16:59 ITV London Weather 13:05 Come Dine with Me 17:00 Tipping Point 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Come Dine with Me 18:00 Gift Wrapped 14:40 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 19:00 ITV News 15:40 Countdown 16:30 Deal or No Deal 20:00 Emmerdale 17:30 Win It Cook It 20:30 Ade at Sea 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 21:00 Midsomer Murders 19:30 Hollyoaks 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Dogs: Their Secret Lives 23:40 The Chase 22:00 Worst Place to be a Pilot 00:40 UEFA Champions League: 23:00 Ramsay's Hotel Hell 23:55 Royal Marines Commando Extra Time School 00:55 Poker

07:00 Good Morning Britain

07:00 Children's TV 10:15The Wright Stuff 12:10World's Worst Storms 13:15Big Brother 14:15Home and Away 15:45Neighbours 15:15NCIS 16:15A Surrogate's Terror[FILM] 18:005 News at 5 18:30Neighbours 19:305 News Tonight 20:00Henry & Anne: The Lovers Who Changed History 21:00The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 22:00CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 23:00Big Brother

gReAt bRitish RAiLWAY JouRneYs JDocumentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country by train.

La Nucia & Altea ALTEA SEA FRONT DELAY

ALTEA’S seafront face lift has been delayed, work began back in January where they started extending the promenade and draining the mucky stagnant lagoon however work stopped a few weeks ago. We are now to understand the delay is due to the firm Cyes Infraestucturas who are handling the project have called for a creditors meeting, which show that there is financial difficulty and the much needed revamp for the seafront maybe significantly delayed. All political parties on Altea council agreed that the Environment ministry should be

asked to step in and ensure that the project “continues at the agreed rhythm.” This could not have happened at a worse time, town hall sources complained. The seafront, like the Old Quarter around the church, is one of the town’s principal tourist attractions and finishing the revamp within the stipulated 24 months was a priority. The town hall has expressed their disappointment It is intolerable that this should have happened during the high season. It gives an impression of neglect that we simply cannot allow,”

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Re-united and it feels so Good!

It’s that time of year when family and friends decide that it is a good time to visit you. The children have broken up from school. The flights are getting expensive but low cost accommodation is looking good in these cost cutting times! It also means a good time to catch up with lovely relatives or great friends! These visits can be filled with joy and anticipation or filled with dread as you have to cope with sleepless nights due to giving up your bed, excessive partying and drinking as you cope with guests on holiday! For you it’s a life style with routine and new friends a disruption. For them a holiday to catch up with loved ones and get a cheap holiday at the same time!. Yet for all of you it is a chance to be re-united. A chance to catch up on old memories and good times and a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the moment of now and to create new memories to tide them over the long dark winter months back in the UK and for you, a moment in time to savour in those months of separation ahead. I guess that’s why I feel I have to help those dogs still separated from love, a warm bed, good food, a cuddle, a touch and even a daily walk. Let me introduce you to one dog who would not take such opportunity as a mere glancing, fleeting opportunity and who you could help right before you put this paper aside.

By Gill Brookshaw

DOG OF THE WEEK Jess

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A 4-year-old boy has drowned in a swimming pool on Sunday the boy was pulled from the pool of a private villa in Altea, Guardia Civil have confirmed.Paramedics were called but were unable to revive the child after he was pulled from the pool unconcious, During July

alone 32 people have been reported to have died by means of drowning either in the sea, rivers or swimming pools. The family which is of French nationality have been holidaying in the Costa Blanca but are now mourning the loss of their 4 year old son.

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She came into the pound with her sister over 18 months ago. We worked really hard to home them together and eventually after over 1,000 members on facebook all working together, radio stations and newspapers we found a home for them, together. But it was not the end of the story as the two sisters together were a bit too much trouble together, it hurt us to have to split them up but finding happiness for them became the priority. It was heart-breaking to have one of them returned to the pound, yet this one Jess has shown to be a lovely girl,

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Getting on great with her new friends and loving her time in the park for a run and chasing the balls you throw for her. Perhaps now you can show her the love she needs to be re-united with her new family. Please give her a chance and share some love. For me, July has given me the chance to be re-united with very Special friends, one’s I know who will follow me if I move from Spain to another country. Not because of the cheap holiday but because that connection between us is strong, perhaps unbreakable and is full of love and commitment to us as an honorary family. We cherish the time we have together, the fun, the memories and also because we are there for each other for life, good and bad. I wish that for Jess too. 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 concrete 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 2-3 minutes a day for you! If you had to re-home your dog you would give more than that a day to find it a fantastic home. So please help us do the same for the lost dogs in your favourite holiday resort Benidorm,

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Alfaz & Albir ALBIR FIESTAS

This year Albir will be celebrating itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual fiestas from the 22nd August until the 24th August, with fiestas anywhgere in Spain prepare your self for lots of music, lots of people, and it lasting into the eatly hours, so if your staying or live nearby you might want to consider grabbing those earplugs! The celebra-

tions are generally held in the Eucalyptus Park, which you can find right near the beach just behind the Kaktus Hotel. The celebrations are for the whole family with lots to see and do, for the kids head down on Saturday and Sunday morning for around 10am , there will be bouncy castles and lots of free activities, so if you have kids then this will be perfect to start the day off and wear them out! For the main entertainment the weekend kicks off on Friday night with a Correfoc display, Correfoc is a well known Spanish fiesta and tradition where the Spanish fuel their love of fireworks, opeople dress up as devils and light up fireworks on their pitch forks, or throw smaller fireworks into the crowds. It is all for fun but this display is nothing compared to the other Correfoc displays held in Spain, Benidorm celebrates theirs during the November fiestas. During the rest of the weekend there will be lots of music , dancing and ofcourse drinking , the parties go on until the ealr hours. In the park families and groups are given their own plots, to set up therir own party area, with people setting up their own mini bars tables chairs and music, these are called Penyas and are traditional during any Spanish fiesta. The penyas are private and are for people to join in only when they have been invited but you can walk around freely and look at the set ups, and enjoy the main entertainemnt and public bar.

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22nd to 24th August

Health & Family Deep Vein Thrombosis

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a deep leg vein. Anyone may develop a DVT, but the following increase the risk: • A surgical operation which lasts more than 30 minutes - the most common cause of DVT. • Any illness or injury that causes immobility • Long journeys by plane, train, etc. cause a slightly increased risk of DVT. • Damage to the inside lining of the vein increases the risk of a blood clot forming. For example, a DVT may damage the lining of the vein. So, if you have a DVT, then you have a higher than average risk of having another one sometime in the future. Some conditions such as vasculitis (inflammation of the vein wall) and some drugs (for example, some chemotherapy drugs) can damage the vein and increase the risk of having a DVT. • The contraceptive pill and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) which contain oestrogen can cause a small increased risk of DVT. • People with cancer or heart failure

In some cases of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) there may be no symptoms, but possible symptoms can include: • Pain, swelling and tenderness in one of your legs (usually your calf) • A heavy ache in the affected area • Warm skin in the area of the clot • Redness of your skin, particularly at the back of your leg, below the knee DVT usually (although not always) affects one leg. The pain may be made worse by bending your foot upward towards your knee. If DVT is not treated, a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot that has come away from its original site and become lodged in one of your lungs) may occur. If you have a pulmonary embolism, you may experience more serious symptoms such as: • breathlessness, which may come on gradually or suddenly • chest pain, which may become worse when you breathe in • sudden collapse Both DVT and pulmonary embolism are serious conditions. Anyone who experiences any symptoms or who is even slightly concerned about the possibility of DVT should see their doctor without delay.

• Older people particularly those who have poor mobility or have a serious illness such as cancer. • Pregnancy increases the risk. About 1 in 1000 pregnant women have a DVT. • Obesity

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Shopping & Lifestyle How to sleep in the Spanish heat

Here are a few simple tricks for surviving those sweaty summer nights – No air con required! Getting to sleep in the Spanish heat can be difficult and even more so during the Summer months, in high tempretures at any time of the year you can easilu notice that the bed sheets cling, pajamas are too heavy, and cool air is notable by its absence. It’s impossible to sleep. Your first reaction is to turn on the air con, if you have it. But often it’s not worth the cost to have it running the whole night, so you decide to turn it off again. But is it possible to sleep coolly in the Spanish summer without air conditioning? Tradition says yes. Ancient Egyptians used to moisten their bedclothes to sleep better and combat heat waves, which pose a serious risk to public health. According to the results of a scientific study carried out by the Spanish National Research Council, mortality rates for those aged over 75 increase 20.1 percent for each degree that the maximum daily temperature rises above 36ºC. Direct a fan towards the windows to prevent the heat coming through

Our ancestors have passed down to us a long legacy of tricks for staying cool. You can sleep under cotton sheets, for example, which aid perspiration. At the same time you can also put your sheets in the fridge or freezer inside a plastic bag for a few minutes before sleeping – they won’t stay cool the whole night, but it will be long enough for you to fall asleep – or fill a hot water bottle with cold water to cool down your bed. Here are a few more suggestions. 1. Be creative. Come up with methods to stop hot air from entering the room. For instance, point a fan toward the windows, or place a bowl full of ice or very cold water in front of the fan to cool the air further. A damp sheet placed over the window also helps. 2. Wear light pajamas. That’s the advice from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), though you can also sleep naked if you like. It’s a question of preference. According to a study by the Association of American Cotton Producers Cotton USA carried out in the UK, 57 percent of people who sleep naked are happier in their relationship with their partner. 3. Apply compresses dipped in lukewarm water on parts of the body most sensitive to heat, such as the neck, elbows, ankles and the backs of the knees. The contact with cool water has a refrigerating effect that triggers a narrowing of the blood vessels, heating up the skin. In turn, the heat cools you down as a result of the difference in the surrounding temperature, explains the CDC. Over half of people who sleep naked are happier in their relationship with their partner 4. Sleep alone. It’s the best thing to stay cool. Sleeping alongside someone else increases your body temperature and makes the bedclothes cling, explainsdormir.org.es, a website devoted to sleep problems. What’s more, doing so at floor level will make you even cooler as hot air tends to rise. 5. Shower in warm water to reduce your body temperature. This is a good tip for feeling fresh and clean. Many people say that, even though the shock of a cold shower produces an instant feeling of coolness, it reactivates your body and energy con-

sumption, which makes you feel the heat more quickly afterwards than if you had showed in warm water, explains the Biological Health Institute. Also, be sure to keep your feet cool as heat enters the body here. Washing them before you turn in for the night or sleeping with them outside the bed are two good tips. 6. Eat salad for dinner. Avoid big meals and hot dishes such as stews, soups and roast chicken. These force the body to produce more heat in order to digest them. A yoghurt, salad or that Spanish summer favorite, cold gazpacho, are perfect for summer nights. And don’t forget to drink plenty of water, the WHO says: the body uses it to get rid of heat. 7. Turn off all lights and electronic gadgets completely. Putting them on standby is not enough: they go on using energy and giving off heat, according to the International Energy Agency – between five and 10 percent of what they would use when switched on. Also: replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent ones, which produce the same amount of light but use a fifth of the energy and give off less heat, according to the emergencies center in Arlington, Virginia. Lastly, if you are able to sleep out in the open air, do so. Set up a camp on the roof or head out into the country to sleep close to a place next to water (the moisture in the air has a cooling effect), turning a night of stifling heat into one of adventure.

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WHAT’S HOT AND WHAT’S NOT TELLS US Brogans

El Italiano

Restaurante Transilvania

Calle Lepanto 21 |Local 10,Benidorm,

Paseo Mediterraneo 29, Altea, Spain

Camino Viejo de Altea, 36, 03581 El Albir, L'Alfas del Pi

““A visit everyday.”

“Great location”

Reviewed August 13, 2014 We found this place on the 1st day of our two week holiday. Glad we did! Trevor is a great host and made us feel welcome. Food and drinks are cheap as chips and it's a great pint! Will be our 1st stop next year at Benidorm. Had to write this review to say thanks for being part of our holiday. Top job sir... See you next year buddy.

Reviewed August 5, 2014 Really nice view from the restaurant, the food is excellent and the choices on the menu will suit all comers. The staff are very good, but could do better at coming back to the tables to see if anything else is required such as drinks etc. Very much one of the best in Altea.

Warm and friendly” Reviewed August 12, 2014 Just returned from 2 weeks in benidorm ... Passed this bar one day in popped in for the Thursday quiz ... Have to say the service and welcome was fantastic , totally recommend visiting brogans if your in benidorm lovely people :)

“Quality bar fantastic owners” Reviewed August 11, 2014 Quality cheap friendly bar, great quiz night just a shame didn't get there till half way through. We go benidorm yearly and will definitely be visiting this great bar again and will be advising friends and family also to visit this bar thanks:-)

“Great quiz” Reviewed August 9, 2014 Spotted the sign on the wall advertising a quiz night so decided to pop back on said night to participate. Only a small place but friendly enough with excellent prices at the bar plus free snacks. We found the male owner to be fairly quiet and mild mannered and I think with a bit of a louder voice and a bit more of a pushy nature could have filled the bar that night with passing trade. The quiz was good fun and he should do them more often never mind 'stepping on other bars toes' get the punters in and do more quizzes and games!! :)

“Made us very welcome” Reviewed August 3, 2014 found this lovely friendly café bar 4 days before returning home visited it every day lovely milkey coffee and home made shortbread wish we had found it sooner thanks trevor for making us welcome cath eddie from hawick scotland

“Great wee bar/cafe,would highly recommend!!!” Reviewed 24 July 2014 this place is brill went there for wee drink left and was back again for another one within half hour trevor is very friendly u can hear urself when talking to anyone its good to get somewhere like this where u can talk to the owner one on one tapas was good filled a we space up for a while b back there again thanks trevor go there u dont know what ur missing

“The best pizza and spaghetti” Reviewed June 28, 2014 Everything in this restaurant was perfect. Delicious pizzas and spaghetti, warm service, nice sea view and reasonable prices!

“terrific meal” Reviewed April 24, 2014 We had lunch here a couple of days ago and chose from the menu of the day. The food was excellent with good portions and the blueberry cheesecake was the best we had ever tasted. The service was superb, very attentive waiter and we will certainly eat here again.

“Excellent meal!!” Reviewed November 4, 2013 We visited this restaurant last week. We chose the restaurant as they appeared to be one of the only restaurant that was either open or would continue to serve the 'Menu of the Day' after 4 pm. The Service was very good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The menu was varied and suitable for a wide variety of tastes and all of the food and drink that we ordered was very good. Overall it was a most enjoyable experienceand the meal was very good value for money. I would recommend this restaurant

“Good and bad but a lovely view from our table” Reviewed September 19, 2013 We visited here early one evening. Good menu choice. Waiter was friendly and helpful. Food on the whole was good - especially the lamb. Only downside was that one member of the party ordered a pasta dish only to be told a little later that they had run out. Unfortunately their alternative choice when it arrived was cold in the middle and had to be sent back. The same dish was returned reheated, which was not ideal. Hence food rated average which meant that the overall rating was reduced from very good to average. However desserts were very good especially the panacotta.

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“Always good value.” Reviewed May 30, 2014 Excellent restaurant, always perfect service and quality food. Great value, immaculate surroundings. The "menús" are really good value offering 4 or 5 courses. Highly recommended.

"Good food, nice decor and proper operation!" Reviewed July 30, 2014 Menus includes a drink, salad, bread with tasty garlic mayonnaise, soup, main course and dessert (cheesepie, apple pie, panna cotta, ice cream, coffee, melon, fruit or caramel pudding) .... from € 10,90- € 17.90. 4 people for € 58.60, incl. Bottle of lambrusco extra. Bedienig speaks many languages and menu in all languages. Friendly and soup is served at the table. Also beautiful crockery and beautifully laid tables!

"Great meal!" Reviewed July 15, 2014 Was here for the first time, we chose the 4 course menu. Everyone was delighted with the food and service. If we are to give the top result, they were replaced with fresh frozen vegetables. All the vegetables are not cooked soft, but it's a matter of taste. The house vitvin was good. Affordable and good resturang. Location is not my butter in the eye, but what Gør it? We will soon again.

"Great Value" Reviewed July 1, 2014 Very much good food for the money. This restaurant visit I would like to again. Good and friendly staff.

"Every visit I like !!!" Reviewed October 16, 2013 Very good food, prices, service, everything is homemade, flavored and look good. One of the best restaurants for me, recommended for sure

"It offers great value!" Reviewed 15 July 2013 We have eaten at many restaurants in Albir, Altea and Alfas, but always return to Transylvania. Do not feed the world, but the world as much for your money!

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Sporting Life FURY - CHISORA RESCHEDULED

Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora will finally face each other in the ring after their grudge rematch was rescheduled for November 22 at London's ExCel arena. The British heavyweights were due to meet in Manchester last month until Chisora fractured his hand and the long-awaited bout had to be postponed. Alexander Ustinov was drafted in as a replacement following Chisora’s withdrawal but undefeated Fury then pulled out due to his uncle Hughie being taken ill. However, Fury, who in the last 12 months has had two scheduled fights with David Haye called off, will now get the chance to extend his undefeated record by a claiming a second victory over Chisora. Promoter Frank Warren said: "It's been a roller-coaster few weeks, but I'm delighted to say that the fight is definitely on with Chisora and Fury ready to clash on Saturday 22nd November at the ExCeL London. “It was an extremely unfortunate set of circumstances that caused Chisora

to pull out with a fractured hand. "Despite the setbacks, they were both determined to fight each other and I believe that we could see a genuine old fashioned ring war between them." Warren had been hoping to set the world title eliminator for October but was troubled by a lack of suitable dates and venues, while also mindful of giving Chisora's hand enough time to recover. European champion Chisora, who lost on points to Fury when they met in 2011, said: "The important thing is we have a new date for the fight, it's on, and Fury and I will finally give the fans what they want to see, a fight. "What happened with my hand has happened and the timing of the injury was terrible, it couldn't have happened at a worse time and of course Fury had personal issues going on with him. "I just want to fight Fury, get revenge, beat him good and proper, and move on to fight Wladimir Klitschko for the world title." Fury, who has 22 straight victoires, has vowed to make Chisora pay for the delay. “Chisora is now going to get a beating twice as bad than the one that he was going to get for pulling out,” he said. "All Chisora is to me is an obstacle and I've got to smash through him to get where I want to be and that's fighting for the world title. He's messed me around and now I'm going to make him pay. I'm happy for the fans who will get to see me crush Chisora for second and final time and send him into retirement."

SKY SPORTS NEWS RELAUNCED

Sky Sports News has relaunched as Sky Sports News HQ in a revamped studio with innovations including an investigation wall and a social media news desk. The overhauled channel went live last week in the 401 slot on the Sky electronic programming guide, other Sky Sports channels will move one slot up the Sky digital EPG. pushing the Sky Sports portfolio of channels down a single notch. The redesigned studio, which will house a rolling team of around 200 journalists, centres around a “Lazy Susan-style” central desk which enables presenters to be shot from a variety of angles. A huge 18m squared video wall is locat-

ed behind the main desk which will be used to highlight the news stories of the day and enable viewers to see what is being broadcast on the six Sky Sports channels. Sky Sports News has also beefed up its range of cameras with several Sony RF cameras which offer more mobility around the studio. These will be used to film presenters as they move around nine different locations in the studio. Launched for the new football season, Sky Sports News HQ will put the viewer at the heart of sports news with a new schedule, upgraded studio and improved digital services including redesigned apps and integrated social media coverage.

SUREZ IN BARCA FRIENDLY

Luis Suarez made his first appearance as a Barcelona player in their 6-0 friendly victory over Mexican side Club Leon. Suarez joined Barcelona almost five weeks ago but fans have had to wait to welcome their new signing due to a four-month ban for biting Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup. While he will not be able to feature competitively until October 25, his suspension was last week relaxed to allow him to train and play in unofficial matches. The Uruguayan was the star attraction at the Camp Nou as Barca entertained Leon in the Joan Gamper Trophy, their traditional curtain-raiser to the new season, while there was further good news for the Catalan side as Brazilian forward Neymar started after recovering from the injury which ended his World Cup. Suarez was paraded in front of the supporters with the rest of the team ahead of kick-off but started on the substitutes’ bench and only came on in the 77th minute, earning a rapturous reception from the 72,475 in the crowd.

GOOD WEEK

NADAL WILL NOT DEFEND TITLE Defending champion Rafa Nadal has been forced to pull out of the US Open because of injury. The world No 2 has not played since his shock defeat to Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon last month. He suffered an injury to his right wrist at home in Mallorca on 29 July whilst practicing for the US hardcourt season. He was advised by doctors to wear a cast for two to three weeks but the problem forced him to miss the Rogers Cup in Toronto and last week's Cincinnati Open.And the Spaniard confirmed on his Facebook page that the injury would now force him to miss the last Grand Slam event of the year, which

England crush India begins next Monday. Nadal said: “I am very sorry to announce I won’t be able to play at this year’s US Open a tournament in which I’ve played in three consecutive finals. “I am sure you understand that it is a very tough moment for me since it is a tournament I love and where I have great memories from fans, the night matches, so many things…

FROOME TO LEAD TEAM SKY Chris Froome will look to make amends for the disappointment of crashing out of the Tour de France by leading Team Sky’s challenge for overall victory at the Vuelta a Espana. The 29year-old has been named in the British squad’s nine-man lineup for the season’s third and final Grand Tour, which starts in Jerez de la Frontera on Saturday and ends in Santiago de Compostela on September 14. It will be the third time in four years Froome has ridden the Vuelta, having finished second in 2011 and fourth in 2012. He will be one of three Britons in Team Sky’s squad, with British national road race champion Peter Kennaugh and Welshman Luke Rowe also selected. Froome said: "This is exactly the sort of challenge that I need after the disappointment of withdrawing from the Tour de France. You can’t dwell on disappointment. You have to move on quickly to next thing and the Vuelta has become the perfect race for me to focus on. Froome was forced to withdraw from the Tour on stage five after fracruring his left wrist and right hand in a spree of three crashes in 24 hours.He later flew to the United States to recover and resume training, before continuing his preparations for the Vuelta at his home on the south coast of France. Froome

DUO IMPRESS MOURINHO

Jose Mourinho believes Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa can take Chelsea to a higher level after the summer signings shone in a 3-1 victory over Burnley on Monday. Chelsea surprisingly fell behind to a Scott Arfield goal at Turf Moor but they came storming back as Costa, Andre Schurrle and Branislav Ivanovic all struck. Mourinho was impressed with the way his team played and paid tribute to man-of-the-match Fabregas and striker Costa, who were both making their competitive debuts for the club.Mourinho is confident that Chelsea are on the right path

to a successful season, having had little time yet to work with his whole squad after welcoming many of his players back late from the World Cup. “We have had no more than six or seven sessions with everyone together but we knew the direction we wanted to go,” he explained. “I always thought that Diego and Cesc would bring us to the dimension we want because they are different players to what we had in the past. “We need that striker who can hold the ball and have interaction with other players, and we need that kind of midfielder that dictates the intensity in the centre.”

England’s bowlers destroyed India’s batting order once again, dismissing the tourists for 94 to seal a 3-1 series victory on day three of the fifth cricket test at the Oval on Sunday. Chris Jordan and James Anderson spearheaded England’s attack as the hosts thrashed India by an innings and 244 runs. Joe root was named Man of the Match and it was well deserved for his outstanding batting form getting 149 not out in his innings. The series victory completes a remarkable turnaround for England, which trailed the series 1-0 after defeat in the second test at Lord’s amid questions about Alastair Cook’s future as a batsman and captain. For India, it is the second time in as many tests they have been beaten in three days.

BAD WEEK added: "I’m really pleased with how my recovery has gone since the Tour. I have been training hard and the support team are pleased with my progress.Team Sky’s team for the Vuelta a Espana: Chris Froome (GB), Peter Kennaugh (GB), Luke Rowe (GB), Philip Deignan (Ire), Mikel Nieve (Spa), Vasil Kiryienka (Blr), Kanstantsin Siutsou (Blr), Christian Knees (Ger), Dario Cataldo (Ita).

Gibbs Injury Blow

RECOVERY IS KEY FOR TIGER

Tiger Woods says it would not have been fair to his team-mates had he been picked for the American Ryder Cup team. The 14time major champion ended speculation about his selection for next month's event at Gleneagles - which is being shown live on Sky Sports - by withdrawing himself from consideration to fully recover from a troublesome back injury. Woods has struggled to regain both form and fitness since returning to action following almost four months out after back surgery in March. He withdrew from the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in March after suffering back spasms, and he continued to look in pain as he missed the cut by a distance at the recent PGA Championship.

Arsenal have been dealt a blow ahead of Tuesday night’s Champions League qualifier against Besiktas with news of an injury to Kieran Gibbs. The 24-year-old has been ruled out of action for at least three weeks with a hamstring problem. Gibbs was substituted after 53 minutes of Saturday’s 21 victory over Crystal Palace when he suffered the injury. Nacho Monreal came on as a replacement against Palace and will almost certainly start in the Istanbul match. Arsenal already have doubts over Laurent Koscielny for the Besiktas tie, while Germany international Per Mertesacker has just returned to training following the World Cup.

TRANSFER ALFAZ FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE sponsored by NEWS Jose Mourinho opted for Thibaut Courtois in the Chelsea goal for tonight's game against Burnley, but he still hopes to keep hold of Petr Cech. Napoli are still to decide whether to press ahead with a deal for Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini. According to reports in Italy, Napoli have a general agreement with United regarding a season-long loan. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is hoping to sign another striker before the close of the transfer window. Rodgers saw Luis Suarez move to Barcelona earlier in the summer, while Rickie Lambert arrived from Southampton and Divock Origi was signed from Lille, although the Belgium international has been loaned back to the French club. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admits he does not know whether or not Angel di Maria wants to leave the European champions. Gus Poyet insists Sunderland will NOT welcome any bids for strikers Steven Fletcher and Connor Wickham over the final fortnight of the transfer window. Juventus want to keep hold of Manchester United target Arturo Vidal but Joey Barton says he's the kind of worldclass midfielder that's needed at Old Trafford. Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp is hoping to bring in three new signings before the transfer window closes in a fortnight's time. Manuel Pellegrini says Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko is poised to follow David Silva and Vincent Kompany in signing a new long-term contract to keep him at the Etihad. Frank Lampard admits it is strange being in a Manchester City shirt but is fully committed to helping the club achieve success in the Premier League.

The 21st Alfaz Fantasy Football League kicked off last Week along with the start of the Premier League in which the 9 games produced for the Fantasy League 22 goals,4 clean sheets,34 yellow cards and 3 red. Spurs Naughton and West Ham's Collins both received their marching orders from Referee Chris Foy who later awarded a penalty to the Hammers which Mark Noble wasted.Palace's Puncheon was the other Player to get off home early thanks to Referee Johnathan Moss. Terry's Team CisneJacks City were quick out of the traps to take over the top spot of the Fantasy League on the 1st Week.Jocky's Allsorts are 4 points behind in 2nd place and they are followed by Dave's Jukeboxers. Al Barlow's Team Har Joe have got off to a good start and are nicely placed in 4th spot. Down at the bottom of the League 2 Teams are sharing the load Wyn's Wyndhams " B" and Los Chupacabres both with only 2 points mainly because both teams are full of Chelsea Players who are in action on the Monday Night Game against Burnley. 3 Teams will go into our Premier Imports Draw at the end of the Month and they are Terry's Team Cisne Jack City who top scored and our 2 lowest scoring Teams Los Chupacabres and Wyndhams " B". Top Lady this Week is Lyndy Lou's Boys who

have a narrow 1 point lead at the top of our Mark Carter Ladies Section over Jeanette's Team Jin's Dream Team. Both Teams have won our Ladies Section in the past. June's Team Duncanshighlandgrange are resting on the bottom spot just 1 point behind Joanna's Los Torres Harriers. U.K.T.V.SPAIN are sponsoring our Junior League this Season and the moment Rocky's Mini Spurs have a 2 point advantage over Charlie's Moon Kitten One at the top. At the other end of the Table Jack's Going to Walk It are just 1 point behind Calum's Rees Red Devils.. Manager of the Month for August is being kindly sponsored by Bar Tapas who are right on the front in Albir who provide a super International Menu as well as top class Tapas. With 2 Weeks to go CisneJacks City, Jocky's Allsorts, Dave's Jukeboxers and Alan's Har Joe are all in with a chance of this super Prize with only 6 points separating them. Our Golden Boot League which is sponsored by Leonard Knowles Construction is not up and running just yet along with all our Mini Leagues as it takes a bit of time to set them all up. Don't forget to follow your Team as the Season unfolds by visiting our website which is www.alfazffl.com. Or the FaceBook icon or through these pages. Hope you will all enjoy the new and exciting Season ahead.

Wednesday 20th August

19:45 Champions League - NK Maribor v Celtic Sky Sports 5

Friday 22nd August 19:30 Bundesliga - B Munich v Wolfsburg BT Sport 1 21:30 Spanish Supercup - Atl Madrid v Real Madrid Sky Sports 5

Saturday 23rd August 12:15 Championship - Ipswich v Norwich Sky Sports 1 12:30 SPL - Inverness CT v Celtic BT Sport 1 12:45 BPL - Aston Villa v Newcastle BT Sport 1 13:00 F1 - Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying BBC 1/Sky Sports F1 HD 15:00 BPL - Crystal Palace v West Ham NBC Sports 15:00 BPL - Derby v Fulham TBC

ROJO HINTS AT MAN UTD MOVE

15:00 BPL - Southampton v West Brom NBC Sports 15:00 BPL - Swansea v Burnley NBC Sports 15:00 BPL - Chelsea v Leicester BEIN SPORTS 1 or 11 17:30 BPL - Everton v Arsenal Sky Sports 1

Sunday 24th August 13:00 F1 2014 - Belgian GP BBC 1/Sky Sports F1 HD 13:30 BPL - Hull v Stoke Sky Sports 1 16:00 BPL - Sunderland v Man Utd Sky Sports 1 20:00 La Liga - Barcelona v Elche Sky Sports 5 Estudiantes. I have always liked English football, and I should adapt to this new playing style easily." United's move for Rojo has been complicated by a row between Sporting and his a third-party ownership group, while the 24-year-old player upset his employers by initially refusing to train in a bid to push through the deal, although he later apologised and returned to work. "There was a misunderstanding, I never wanted to do something wrong at Sporting as I have always been very thankful to that team that gave me many chances for playing in Europe," Rojo said. "If I made a mistake, I have already apologised because I didn't want to hurt the feelings of anyone at the club."

Argentina defender Marcos Rojo has suggested his move to Manchester United is imminent, describing it as a 'dream' to play for the Old Trafford club. The Sporting Lisbon player has emerged as a key target for United manager Louis van Gaal, with reports suggesting United will pay ÂŁ16million for Rojo while sending Portuguese winger Nani back to his former club on a one-year loan deal. In an interview with the radio station Continental in his homeland, quoted in several national newspapers, Rojo said: "It's a dream to play at Manchester United and I am very proud of having the chance of working with [Louis] van Gaal. "I spoke with Juan Sebastian Veron about Manchester United when we were at

BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE

SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP

P W D L F A +/- Pts 1 Chelsea

SPORT ON THE BOX

1 1 0 0 3 1 2

2 Manchester City 1 1 0 0 2 0 2

3 Arsenal

1 1 0 0 2 1 1

4 Liverpool

1 1 0 0 2 1 1

5 Swansea City

1 1 0 0 2 1 1

6 Aston Villa

1 1 0 0 1 0 1

7 Hull City

1 1 0 0 1 0 1

8 Tottenham

1 1 0 0 1 0 1

9 Everton

1 0 1 0 2 2 0

10 Leicester City

1 0 1 0 2 2 0

11 Sunderland

1 0 1 0 2 2 0

12 West Brom

1 0 1 0 2 2 0

13 Crystal Palace

1 0 0 1 1 2 -1

14 Manchester Utd

1 0 0 1 1 2 -1

15 Southampton

1 0 0 1 1 2 -1

16 QPR

1 0 0 1 0 1 -1

17 Stoke City

1 0 0 1 0 1 -1

18 West Ham

1 0 0 1 0 1 -1

19 Burnley

1 0 0 1 1 3 -2

20 Newcastle

1 0 0 1 0 2 -2

1 Bournemouth 2 Millwall 3 Cardiff City 4 Notts Forest 5 Blackburn Rov 6 Charlton Ath 7 Reading 8 Derby County 9 Sheffield Wed 10 Norwich City 11 Middlesbrough 12 Watford 13 Ipswich Town 14 Rotherham 15 Wolves 16 Birmingham 17 Leeds United 18 Wigan Ath. 19 Brentford 20 Bolton Wand 21 Fulham 22 Brighton & Hove 23 Blackpool 24 Huddersfield

P 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

W 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

D 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2

F 5 3 4 4 3 3 3 1 1 3 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 3 1 2 1 0 1 1

A 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 1 1 3 2 1 1 2 2 4 2 5 3 2 4 7

+/- Pts 5 6 3 6 2 4 2 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 2 3 1 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 -1 3 -1 3 -1 1 -1 1 -3 1 -2 0 -2 0 -3 0 -6 0

Monday 25th August 12:00 Conference - Forest Green v Bristol Rovers BT Sport 1 19:00 La Liga - Real Madrid v Cordoba Sky Sports 5 20:00 BPL - Man City v Liverpool Sky Sports 1

Tuesday 26th August 19:45 Champions League - Celtic vs NK Maribor ITV 4 20:00 Carling Cup - MK Dons vs Man Utd Sky Sports 1

SKY BET LEAGUE 1 1 Bristol City 2 Chesterfield 3 Peterborough 4 Fleetwood 5 Crawley Town 6 Preston NE 7 Port Vale 8 Bradford City 9 MK Dons 10 Doncaster Rov. 11 Leyton Orient 12 Swindon Town 13 Gillingham 14 Coventry City 15 Barnsley 16 Walsall 17 Colchester Utd 18 Notts County 19 Oldham Ath. 20 Crewe Alex. 21 Rochdale 22 Sheffield Utd 23 Yeovil Town 24 Scunthorpe Utd

P 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

W 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2

F 4 4 4 3 2 5 4 3 6 4 4 3 4 3 2 1 3 1 3 2 1 1 0 1

A 2 2 2 1 0 1 2 2 5 3 3 2 4 3 2 1 4 2 5 4 3 3 5 7

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE +/- Pts 2 6 2 6 2 6 2 6 2 6 4 4 2 4 1 4 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 2 -1 1 -1 1 -2 1 -2 0 -2 0 -2 0 -5 0 -6 0

1 Inverness Ca. 2 Celtic 3 Hamilton Aca. 4 Dundee United 5 Partick Thistle 6 Kilmarnock 7 Dundee 8 Aberdeen 9 Motherwell 10 St Johnstone 11 St Mirren 12 Ross County

P 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 2 3

W 2 2 2 2 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0

D 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0

L 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 2 2 2 3

F 4 9 3 5 5 3 2 2 1 2 0 2

A 0 1 2 6 1 4 2 3 3 5 3 8

+/- Pts 4 7 8 6 1 6 -1 6 4 4 -1 4 0 3 -1 3 -2 3 -3 3 -3 0 -6 0

SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP 1 Queen of the South 2 Raith Rovers 3 Heart of Midlothian 4 Rangers 5 Hibernian 6 Livingston 7 Cowdenbeath 8 Falkirk 9 Alloa Athletic 10 Dumbarton

P 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

W 2 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

L 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 2

F 6 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 0 1

A 0 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 3 7

+/- Pts 6 6 3 6 2 6 1 3 0 3 0 3 -1 1 -2 1 -3 0 -6 0

PREMIER LEAGUE KICKS OFF

The premier league season kicked off at the weekend and had all the thrills and spills we had been waiting for. Penalties, Red Cards, the introduction of the magic “Vanishing Spray” and of course lots of goals! Man CIty got off to a good start with their title defence with a comfortable win over Newcastle, Arsenal grabbed a late winner against Crystal Palace however Louis Van Gaals Manchester United flopped against a energetic Swansea side who looked strong throughout and despite United’s best efforts and a clever overhead kick from Rooney the game got away from them. It looks like they will need to sign a couple more key players to make a strong campaign for a spot in the top four. Chelsea joined the rest of the top flight with a 3-1 win over Burnely, the new comers showed good energy throughout but the class of Chelsea’s star players over-

whelmed them. Fabregas made his debut for Chelsea finding his feet in the team right away, he will certainly be one of Jose’s key men this season. Spurs also managed to carve out a win grabbing a late goal in stoppage time, against West Ham. Spurs lost control of the match early on when Chris Foy sent off Kyle Naughton in the first half for handball in the area, after looking at the replays you can agree that Foy ws correct in awarding the penalty but the red card seemed a harsh decision. Spurs continued to battle on and Big Sam missed his chance to capitalise on the extra man after Collins was sent off after recieving a second yellow card giving Spurs the belief to grab the points in which they did in the closing stages with Dier slotting the ball away.