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By Royal Appointment!

New luxury liner Queen Elizabeth sails into Santa Cruz on its maiden voyage

“Just so special” those were the words spoken by many of the British passengers who disembarked from the Queen Elizabeth last Tuesday.

As dawn broke, the impressive cruise liner docked in the harbour of the capital - Santa Cruz.

Cunard’s newest Queen has 16 floors and can carry over 3,000 passengers, this week it had 2,000 tourists and 1,007 crew.

Tenerife was one of the ports on her maiden voyage, which began on October 12th, the day after the naming ceremony by Her Majesty the Queen.

In Tenerife a welcoming ceremony took board on ship with dignitaries and press.

Christopher Wells, Captain of the Queen Elizabeth, received President of the Port Authority, Pedro Rodríguez Zaragoza, and as is tradition, exchanged gifts.

Pedro Rodríguez Zaragoza thanked the Captain that they had chosen this port for the maiden voyage and joked that he had been asked to “do some time on the island, which has cost us dearly, but it was worth it”

Canarian Weekly asked Captain Wells, what had been the highlight of this journey so far, he replied, “without doubt it was a huge honour to be at the naming ceremony performed by the Queen, it was really special. The Queen just smiled as she toured the ship.”

Captain Wells will be assigned to the Queen Elizabeth for 2-3 years.

The Queen Elizabeth had already visited Vigo, Lisbon, Cadiz and Las Palmas and departed Tenerife at 6pm bound for La Palma and then Madeira.

In the Spring of 2011 the Queen Elizabeth will be embarking on a world cruise.

One of the first passengers to leave the liner on foot was Stephen Robinson, from Nottingham, who was traveling on his own. He told Canarian Weekly, “I am a regular cruise go-er, but this is a bit special, it is quite exciting.”

He also mentioned the volume of memorabilia on board, including a silver model of the QE2 made by Aspreys, plus the bell from the QE2.

Bus after bus took the tourists around the island, filled with Americans, Japanese, Germans, French plus many Brits.

One couple from Scotland

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said that it was definitely not like a package holiday abroad and that the service was outstanding.

Judith and Bill Appleton, from Preston, had been on 5 cruises in 5 years. They said that the ship was the same layout as the Queen Victoria and they thought it was out of this world. They were looking forward to Madeira.

A cruise on the 170-year-old Cunard shipping line is all about tradition so, for its newest ship, the company has gone for a retro flashback.

It pays homage to the art deco style of the original 1938 Queen Elizabeth, enhanced by memorabilia from that ship.

Also included is a lot of the elegance that made the subsequent 1969 Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), which was retired two years ago, the most famous ocean liner in the world.

So, there is a lot for aficionados to embrace, although this huge passenger ship will not be known as the QE3.

The 16-story, 964ft luxury liner, built in Italy, is the second-biggest ship ever commissioned by Cunard, behind the Queen Mary II. The 90,900 tonner cost over £400,000 million to construct and can accommodate 2,092 passengers and nearly 1,000 crew.

Tickets, which cost up to £26,200, were all snapped up in just under 30 minutes!

It was launched by The Queen on 11th October at Southampton, during a regal affair in front of an audience of more than 1,500 VIPs, celebrities and dignitaries.

They included veteran TV traveller Alan Whicker and the flamboyant, 83-year-old Dj Sir Jimmy Savile, dressed in his customary shell suit and pink glasses, sporting a giant, trademark cigar and displaying his knighthood insignia.

Thousands more spectators turned out to watch Her Majesty name the new vessel in a lavish ceremony, during which she christened it by

smashing a bottle of Rothschild white wine across the bow.

“I name this ship Queen Elizabeth,” said Her Majesty, who toured the interior before the big moment. “May God bless her and all who sail in her.”

And she created a slice of history for herself by being the only person there who could claim to have attended all three Queen Elizabeth ship namings.

She watched her mother launch the original Queen Elizabeth in 1932, and then launched the QE2 herself in 1967.

The first Queen Elizabeth had its maiden voyage interrupted by the outbreak of World War II and was commissioned, after a quick conversion, to move troops around the world.

She was released from duty in March 1946, after transporting more than 811,000 troops and sailing over half-amillion miles.

After an extensive refit, she finally began a 20-year career of transatlantic crossings.

Following her final trip in 1968, she was sold on twice, the second time to a group of

businessmen, who planned to convert her to a floating university. But during the refit in Hong Kong, a fierce fire broke out, destroying the proud old ship, and consigning it to history. As for the QE2, that grand old liner hasn’t fared much better, although it is still in one piece, in Dubai. It was sold to a company there which proposed converting it into a floating hotel.

But the global recession extended its arm even to the once mega-wealthy Middle East country, and it now sits there forlornly in Port Rashid, awaiting its fate.

The Queen Mary 2, when built in 2003, was the largest passenger ship ever devised, until exceeded in tonnage by two larger Royal Caribbean ships. Yet it remains the biggest ship the company has built, and follows a long line of famous Cunard liners, stretching back to the company’s inception as the first operator of a timetabled transatlantic service 167 years ago.

The new Queen Elizabeth joins the Queen Mary 2 (QM 2) and the Queen Victoria in bringing the Cunard’s oceanliner fleet up to three again.

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Drowning tragedies shatter two families A BRITISH holidaymaker drowned in a hotel swimming pool in Tenerife on Monday, just a day after the similar death of a six-year-old in Gran Canaria.

Andrew Nicol was staying at the Hotel Tamaimo Tropical in Puerto de Santiago, with his wife, Jane, and ten-year-old daughter.

A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: “We are aware of the death of a British national on 18th October, and we are providing consular assistance to the family.”

The previous day, Megan Thrower, from King’s Lynn, Norfolk, drowned in a hotel

pool in Gran Canaria. Megan was staying with her family at the four-star Hotel Gran Canaria Princess. She was pulled from the pool by a waiter and the emergency services were called, but to no avail.

Mr Nicol, a 38-year-old from Clevedon, Somerset, who ran a car transport service, was found at around 6pm in the pool.

But police believe he died of natural causes. A police spokesman said: “It is possible he suffered a medical emergency.”

A post-mortem examination is being carried out.

Adeje agreement SC and the City of Adeje have signed an agreement for the integration of persons with disabilities.

The agreement also includes awareness campaigns aimed at citizens to raise awareness of the potential of this group.

The City of Adeje and FSC, an organization for training and employment of the ONCE Foundation, have signed an agreement to develop activities to promote the integration of persons with disabilities in the municipality.

The signing ceremony was performed by the Regional Director in the Canary Islands, Emma Fernández Manriquez, and Delegate Councillor of the area of Economic Development and Finance, Adeje, Hermitage Moreira, who has expressed his “satisfaction with this agreement we are taking one more step on two key issues for the municipality, the independence of people with disabilities while promoting employment in the municipality. It is vital for people with disabilities can be as much

autonomous as they can, both personally and financially, and to assure their quality of life and self-esteem hardly be achieved by other means. “ The agreement aims at establishing a general framework for collaboration between the City of Adeje and the ONCE Foundation as a reference for the development of actions to promote social integration and employment of persons with disabilities.

The agreement includes the implementation of recruitment programmes, referral and counselling and job placement for people in the town of Adeje and conducting awareness campaigns directed at citizens, social partners, organizations and institutions to awareness of the social reality of disability and the potential of this group.

And thanks to this agreement, which is part of the “For talent,” ONCE Foundation is developing the European Social Fund cofinancing, promote the training of persons with disabilities through the design of actions that contribute to their employability.

Spoof café really is tough for irate chef to swallow!

A ‘FAKE’ Gordon Ramsey restaurant in Puerto Colon has left the famous TV chef boiling over.

The budget café, called Gordon Ramsay’s Cocktail Lounge Bar and Restaurant, offers cheap fast-food meals, and beer for just one euro. And it’s pulling in the punters.

It is hardly the Michelinstarred restaurant for which Ramsey is usually associated, and the foul-mouthed chef

is biting back, instructing his lawyers to taken action.

He became aware of the spoof eaterie house when

customers contacted his company to complain about three-course meals costing only 7.95 euros.

Incredibly, the cafe’s staff say it is part of the Gordon Ramsay chain, and one even told The Sun newspaper: “We are a franchise of Gordon Ramsay. We pay money for the name. People like coming here - it’s a famous-name thing.”

Mr Ramsay’s spokesman said: “We have received numerous complaints about this restaurant. It is in no way associated with us.

“We are taking immediate steps to ensure that it does not continue to infringe our intellectual property rights.”

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Micro-stories contest THE MUNICIPALITY of Arona, through its Board of Culture, headed by Miguel Angel Mendez, has announced a contest ‘Arona fiction in 2010’, which may involve all interested persons over 18 years, resident in Spain and students of the IES of the town aged between 14 and 18.

The participants work must be original and unpublished and will be free in the field, but should not exceed 150 words.

It should be presented unsigned, enclosing contes-

tant’s personal information in a sealed envelope containing, the title of the work and contact telephone number, and name the school if a student, until 29th October at the SAC. Miguel Ángel Mendez said that the competition, which is equipped with awards from 300 to 100 euros, “aims to involve the general public and especially residents of Arona in the world of reading and the book also bring libraries their nuclei to see in them a source of knowledge and a place to spend their free time and leisure.“

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BIMBA AND HUGO, are the proud parents of twin sloths.

The birth of twins has become a case of national interest to biologists as they do not know of another case of twins in

any other zoo in the world.

The mother feeds and cares for the smaller one while the second is looked after by the park’s veterinary team to ensure their welfare and

growth until it reaches the necessary stage of independence. That meant one of the keepers at the park acting as mum to the other twin, looking after it at an on-site clinic

and taking it home every night.

The adorable mammals are the first set of twins to be born in captivity by this particular species of sloth.

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Chain-gang protest by angry mums at school

Queen Elizabeth – the funny bits

THIS WEEK I was privileged to go aboard the Queen Elizabeth.

So for my blurb this week I thought I would highlight the oddities of the day.

Picture the scene: it is early morning just getting light, the ship has docked, I am awaiting the first passengers with a plethora of taxi drivers with tacky bits of card offering island tours, but who is the one who gets pulled aside by the police to justify my reason for being stood there – me!

I interviewed a number of cruisers or Cunardphiles as one guy from Boston termed himself, they were easy to spot, the new trainers glistened as they walked the blue line (the blue line is for passengers to follow as they leave the ship to get them out of the port and into town) I didn´t throughout the whole day speak to one person for whom it was their

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first cruise, “Darlin, I am a Diamond member” the lady from New York City informed me.

Many similar comments filtered through, “we have done all the Queens” and “Do you know it sold out in 29 minutes” a better advert for Cunard you could not get.

Ah, the ship. Now this is my personal opinion only, bearing in mind every other person I spoke to raved about it – I was not enamoured. I think I was expecting Las Vegas on sea and instead got a very special shades of beige show home, with deep pile carpet” The highlights for me were the oil on canvas by Isobel Peachey of Her Majesty the Queen – it is just stunning and Captain Christopher Wells who is funny and quirky telling me the story of Dr Doris Lorz, 96 who has cruised for nearly 3,000 days on Cunard!

The day drew to a close and then who should sneak off the ship but Sir David Frost, see, you never know who you will bump into to.

Until next week…

PARENTS at their wits’ end over the lack of a teacher at their school, plan to chain themselves to the railings today (Friday) in protest.

Time and again, the head teacher of the Ceip Aponte school in Alcala, has asked for a replacement to cover the regular teacher, who is on sick leave following an operation.

They have tried various

ACCORDING to recent reports more than 150,000 cigarettes have been seized from smugglers jetting into Tyneside.

A series of swoops have been made at Newcastle International Airport over the past five days.

The most recent saw 48,000 cigarettes taken from a male passenger flying into the region from Tenerife in the Canary Islands.

They were packed inside his luggage, leaving little room for anything else, and will now be destroyed.

That came after 110,000 duty free fags were recov-

ways of contacting the school authorities, by phone, post and email, but every time told there was no money available.

The children of secundo have not had a teacher for one month now, and AMPA (the Association of Parents) have finally snapped.

The law says children cannot be unattended by a teacher for more than 15 days but, says parent Hellen Le Fevre: “That point has been exceeded now and we have tried all sorts of ways to draw attention to the

problem. “We have demonstrated at the school, in front of the TVCanarias cameras, and we have spoken to the council, who have also phoned and wrote to the Consejaria Educacion (Ministry of Education).

“We have been up to see the authorities with a group of mothers to hand over signatures of the parents, complaining about the situation.

“But although we were be able to speak to an inspector of our region, we didn’t

get more than a promise that they would look into it.”

A furious Hellen added: “So on Friday (today), we will chain ourselves up the school so that no one can enter. Children should be coming in from 7am, and the majority of pupils will arrive just before the school starts at 9am.

“We know, from articles in newspapers, the TV and online, that this problem exists in other schools as well, and we don’t know what else we can do to highlight the problem.”

Cigs seized

where they would be sold from houses or in factories and pubs, denting the trade of legitimate shopkeepers.

The seizures come as figures released to the Chronicle show 75 million cigarettes were seized at ports and airports across the North of England and parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland last year.

The data relates to a patch including Newcastle International Airport, Durham Tees Valley Airport and the North Shields Ferry Terminal.

The tax avoided on the seized items totals more than £15m.

More than 30 tonnes of hand-rolling tobacco was also recovered during that period, with £4.2m in duty dodged.

ered from a gang of six people who travelled into the region together, also from Tenerife.

The third swoop was on a male mule jetting in on board an Emirates flight from Dubai.

He had 20,000 cigarettes packed into his suitcase as he tried to pass through customs.

Fred Simmons, assistant director of the UK Border Agency, welcomed the seizures.

He said: “It demonstrates the tight controls we have in place to stop to the flow of

contraband tobacco.

“Tobacco smuggling is not a victimless crime. A haul such as this would have defrauded the Government out of vital funds for services, as well as undercutting local shops who ply a genuine trade.

“Cigarette smuggling is often linked to serious organised crime and can provide the funding for much larger criminal operations such as drug smuggling or people trafficking.”

It is believed all the cigarettes seized were destined for Tyneside’s black market

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WHAT’S ON Culinary Fair in Villa de El Sauzal The russet apple From 15/10/2010 To 30/10/2010 October is the month for harvesting the russet apple in Tenerife. El Sauzal is one of the main municipalities growing this fruit. For this reason, we invite you to taste the delicious dishes made with the apple as main ingredient

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Tapas Route From 23/09/2010 To 01/11/2010 One of the most famous aspects of traditional food is the ‘Tapa’. This dish offers many possibilities to show off the culinary quality and creativity of chefs from the competing restaurants. Come and taste the Tapas of these contestants!

1st contest of Tapas in Isla Baja. 23/09 - 02/10 1st contest of Tapas of Guía de Isora. 25/10 - 01/11 more information www.webtenerifeuk.co.uk Exhibition ‘I Love 3D’ Photography Sala de Exposiciones Parque García Sanabria 15 > 31 oct. Inauguración 19.00 h. Horario: M-S: 11.00 a 13.00 h. 18.00 a 21.00 h. Domingos de 09.00 a 14.00 h. Ayto. de SC de Tenerife www.sctfe.es

Barranco de Troya THE MAYOR of Arona, Jose Alberto Gonzalez Reveron, and the councillors of Tourism and the West Zone, Angel David Herrera and Marta Melo, respectively, visited yesterday (October 13) the rehabilitation of the pedestrian street of Barranco de Troya, which the municipality is currently implementing in collaboration with the Government of Canarias and Cabildo Insular de Tenerife, under the agreement Regeneration Island Tourist Areas signed in 2007.

Gonzalez Reveron explained that “this particular work is included in this agreement because it is an act of recovery, restoration and regeneration of a degraded green area that impacts negatively on tourism promotion and perception”, and emphasized the need “the government puts in place initiatives to improve the environment to remain competitive as a tourist destination, not to mention the involvement of private initiatives.”

The Mayor, added that “its implementation will enable the pedestrian link between the inner and the coastal area of Playa de Las Americas, with the highest level of security.“ Herrera agreed with the mayor and recalled that” taking into account the improvement of public spaces its essential to Arona as a tourist destination, since the council has agreements with various government areas to obtain funding to carry out rehabilitation projects in different municipalities. “These jobs have a budget amounting to EUR 351,961.49, for the adequacy of this space, which includes cleaning, construction of low walls, installation of irrigation system, landscaping, lighting and installation of street furniture throughout the promenade, and the replacement of existing pavement and improving access, so that they will be provided with access to the entire environment.

The most international and the most stylish event comes to Tenerife on the occasion of the celebration of the Third Competition for Young Fashion Designers to be held next Thursday October 28th at Magma Arte & Congresos.

Charlie Head, representative in the Canary Islands FashionTV official events, will

opinion leaders will be attending the FashionTV Event, and TENERIFE MODA, will participate in developing a video to be shown in over 130 countries around the world.

The aim with this video is to promote the textile industry of the island and improve the external image of Tenerife.

The production is divided into two phases, passing first by the arrival of the public to the gateway of the Third

Competition for Young Fashion Designers, to be held in the lobby of Magma Arte & Congresos, where the models of FashionTV will hand over to all attendees an exclusive invitation to attend the Official FashionTV event to be a part in the most fashionable international video of the event of the year. After that, the Catwalk event will take place at the OMM Club, the official venue of the event.

Learn an Oaki massage and get the message!

THE chance to train as an Oaki massage practitioner may well suit some of a growing band of believers here in Tenerife.

These people prefer to keep themselves fit and well by using a variety of healing systems and alternative therapies.

Interest in natural and noninvasive ways to keep ourselves healthy and fit has swelled over the last few years, with exhibitions like the Mind Body and Spirit show in London, for example.

One of the latest complementary therapies emerging on the “natural and alternative health scene” is Oaki, a thera-

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produce the event “FashionTV presents FASHION TENERIFE, where a media production will show the audience at the gateway pronouncing the famous sentence “I love Fashion TV” This television channel covers glamorous international events like film festivals of the Oscars or Cannes, or major Fashion Weeks at Paris or Milan.

Authorities, businessmen, designers, models, and public

peutic massage system taking people by storm.

Its founder, Mark Charlwood MRSS, has spent the last 13 years in professional clinical practice, during which time he has developed this unique system which he calls Oaki, from his extensive knowledge, study and experience of natural medicine.

Mark began studying shiatsu and, in 1993, he qualified as a practitioner with the Shiatsu College in London.

However, he found that while some of his clients benefited from Shiatsu, others simply didn’t heal, so he began to look at other therapies and ways he could study to help his clients more fully.

He added to his shiatsu with two years of cranio-sacral, and

then studied osteopathic deep-tissue and soft-tissue work, spinal realignment, energetic healing, and much more.

While studying shiatsu, Mark became fascinated by the use of Chi (in Chinese) or Ki (in Japanese), and how it could be applied as a healing force in his work.

He found what he was looking for with a Japanese healer and philosopher, who trained him privately for three years in the art and science of healing with Ki. The result of all his study and practice has been Oaki; a blending together of a number of different healing systems that use Ki (Chi) within the massage to heal and restore the body’s own energy system.

This, in turn, raises the immune system to give his clients a genuine helping hand to recovery from any number of conditions.

“In Oaki, we work from the client’s perspective,” said Mark. “We work with the whole person and not just the presenting condition the client has. In other words, we work to restore the body’s own ability to heal itself.”

There is a training course in progress at the moment, and the next one is scheduled for 31st October, with two more planned for 6th and 7th December.

The cost is 300 euros and further details can be obtained by contacting Mark or Ellie Charlwood at elliesand@gmail.com

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Rubalcaba is the PM’s right-hand man now

Unions okay Iberia’s budget airline at last IBERIA has finally tied up a deal with unions to press ahead with a low-cost airline to handle its short and medium-haul routes.

SPANISH Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero sacked his deputy in a major cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday.

Interior Minister Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba replaced María Teresa Fernández de la Vega as Deputy PM, while she is understood to have been given a position in the Council of State.

Valeriano Gómez, the UGT Trade Union member, becomes Labour Minister in place of Celestino Corbacho.

It appears that the appointment is designed to ensure the unions are kept in check should the country’s employment or financial situation worsen.

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Basque politician Ramón Jauregui, another newcomer to the cabinet, is now the Government’s official spokesperson, jointly with Rubalcaba.

Miguel Ángel Moratinos has lost his position as Foreign Minister to Trinidad Jiménez, who will be replaced at the Health Ministry by Leire Pajín.

Rosa Aguilar, Public Works Councillor for Andalucia, takes over at the Environment Ministry in place of Elena Espinos.

Politically, the winners in this reshuffle appear to be Pérez Rubalcaba and Infrastructure Minister José Blanco.

It is also understood that the Ministries of Housing and Equality will disappear altogether.

The Spanish company’s collective agreement, signed with main unions CCOO and UGT, covers 14,750 employees, which adds up to 70% of its work force, and will last until December 2012.

The deal includes wage increases and “guaranteed” employment for workers once the new carrier is established.

Iberia announced in October 2009 that it planned to set up a budget airline to handle its short- and medium-haul routes, where it faces fierce competition, It has taken a year of negotiations before the two sides agreed on a collective agreement covering the new budget airline, handling short and medium-haul routes.

That will enable Iberia to concentrate more on more profitable services between Europe and Latin America,

where it is the market leader.

Iberia have reacted to the growing competition from low-cost airlines like Ryanair and easyJet, which keep adding new routes within Spain, as well as to other European countries.

In the domestic market, the carrier faces added competition from the expansion of Spain’s high-speed rail

network. The airline completed a merger with British Airways on 8th April to compete more effectively in the fast-consolidating aviation sector.

The tie-up will create Europe’s second-biggest airline by market value after Lufthansa, combining Iberia’s strong position in Latin America with BA’s presence in

Africa, Asia and North America.

The European Commission agreed to the deal in July, and the two groups will make a definitive announcement next month.

Iberia ended six consecutive quarters of losses by posting net profits of 31 million euros (£27.2 million) in the second quarter of 2010.

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troops leave No buts, the smoking Spanish Bosnia after 18 years clampdown’s coming to your cafe-bar soon CARME CHACÓN, the Government’s Defence Minister, has described the Spanish troops’ stint in Bosnia as a “mission accomplished” after 18 years.

Chacón officially marked the end of Spain’s physical involvement in Bosnia on Monday, during a ceremony in Sarajevo, transferring

authority for the European mission from Spain to Austria.

And she says she will soon be saying the same about missions in “Afghanistan, Somalia and the Lebanon”.

It signalled Spain’s withdrawal of troops from Bosnia, leaving just 20 officers to continue with training in the Balkan state.

But Chacón confirmed that Spain would continue to be part of the EU’s executive mission as advisors to the Bosnian authorities.

House prices tumble, but sales are soaring before bubble bursts THE sales of housing in Spain have increased by nearly one-third since this time last year, but prices are 13% lower on average than at their peak in 2007.

THE ban on smoking in all closed places will almost certainly come into force on 2nd January next year.

The Health Commission in Congress voted on Wednesday to approve the tougher anti-smoking legislation, which has gone straight to the Senate.

The main thrust is the forbidding of smoking in all closed public spaces (bars, cafes and restaurants), on inside patios and outside hospitals, and in children’s parks, The only closed spaces where smoking is to be allowed will be prisons, psychiatric institutions, plus disabled and pensioners’ residences, but only if specially

prepared rooms are ready.

Hotels can reserve up to 30% of their rooms for smokers, and a terrace is defined as an open-air space, as long as there are no more than two walls.

The law will see the introduction in schools, from infants upwards, of material designed to deter children from taking up smoking, and teachers will also be instructed.

The new law, given the green light by the Spanish Parliament’s Health Committee, will protect employees, non-smokers, minors and families A 2006 law banned smoking in workplaces and enclosed public spaces, but it was far weaker than legislation in other European countries.

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Sales of tobacco and cigarettes will also be restricted from next year, and tobacco will no longer be available to buy in any place where smoking is not allowed, such as bars and restaurants.

But the law will still allow for vending machines to be installed at newsagents, convenience stores and petrol stations.

In addition, the anti-smoking law will also prohibit the broadcasting of programmes or images in which the presenters, contributors or guests appear smoking.

Also, they will not be allowed to mention or show brand names, logos or other identifying signs associated with tobacco.

The cash penalties imposed include minor

offences carrying fines of between 30 and 600 euros.

Serious offences will have fines of up to 10,000 euros, while “very serious” offences will cost up to 600,000 euros.

The law was passed, despite opposition from the PP, who voting against it.

Mario Mingo, the PP spokesman said he was sorry that establishments were not being allowed to provide an area for smokers.

He also felt that the hospitality industry was not being given more time to adapt to the new conditions.

He added: “Let’s not create problems where there aren’t any at the moment, and let’s not create more unemployment in an industry that contributes billions to the public treasury.”

Experts believe it is just another mini-bubble, brought on by the end of tax deductions on property from 2011.

And the 30% increase figure comes from comparing August 2010 with the same month last year.

The tax break will end at the end of the year for those who earn more than 24,100 euros annually, and there are concerns that the estateagent market will dry up as a result.

At the same time, the cost of new Spanish homes has tumbled to its lowest level since 2005 - a 3.4% drop in the third quarter, compared with a year ago. The prices fall matches the one in the second quarter.

It coincides with banks starting the release on to the market some of the proper-

ties they have repossessed, which is creating a growing supply.

Resale property now sells at an average price of 1,827.7 euros per square metre, down 3.3% from a year ago.

But the biggest price reductions have come along the coasts. The annual price changes are down 20.2% in Málaga, 19.3% in Alicante, 15.9% in Murcia and 15.7% in Almería.

The Canaries have also been hit, with Las Palmas down by 15.4%, and Tenerife down 15.2%.

A sign of the underlying problem is, however, shown by the increasing number of embargoes being served on properties in Spain, with close to 52,000 in the first quarter of the year.

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Brakes put on for the Pope’s Barcelona trip POPE Benedict XVI’s visit to Barcelona next month will be marred by a Spanish public transport union oneday strike in protest at public spending on the trip.

The Pope will say mass there and consecrate the famous Sagrada Familia cathedral, a world heritage site, on 7th November, when an unhappy CGT union is calling a 24-hour shut-down.

It says in a statement that the cost should instead fund free public transport for the Catalan unemployed.

The union was reacting to Spanish media reports which said the national government would have to pay 14.5 million euros to fund costs linked to the trip, and the Catalonia government 2m euros.

However, Barcelona Cardinal Lluis Martinez Sistach countered by saying the visit would cost the Church between 500,000600,000 euros, some of which had already been raised through donations.

The estimate did not include expenses for security and the media centre which, he said earlier this

month, would be covered by the Spanish government, The Pope will visit the north-western Spanish city

of Santiago de Compostela on 6th November, a day before he celebrates mass in Barcelona.

Jet2 flying from Scotland The budget airline will operate the new – Glasgow/Tenerife route twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays from April 1st until November 4th 2011.

Return fares start from around £140 including taxes and charges. Package

deals will be available through Jet2´s sister company Jet2holidays, with seven-nights starting at £329 per person based on half-board accommodation in Playa de las Americas.

There are currently two other airlines running flights to Tenerife from Glasgow, Thomson Airways

and Thomas Cook Airlines.

Tenerife Tourism Corp-oration travel industry director Pia Louw said: we are delighted that Jet2.com has recognised Tenerife’s ever-growing popularity in the UK market and that these new flights will introduce even more British holidaymakers to our beautiful island.

Drivers tot up the points SINCE the start of the Spanish points system on driving licences in 2007, almost 80,000 motorists and bikers have banned, mainly through speeding.

A total of 79,815 drivers have lost their licence and, as more people lose all their

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points, the numbers attending classes to reclaim them is going up all the time, Some 20,189 drivers went back to school last year, yet the number of licences being withdrawn is reducing over the years, with 49,000 in 2009 compared with 226,000 in 2007.

Statistics show that 559,000 drivers pulled up

have forfeited half their 12 initial points, and more than 10,000 have lost more than 20.

The main offences, after speeding, are not wearing a seat belt and bikers without helmets. Using a mobile phone while driving also figures prominently, while 10% are over the drink-drive limit.

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EU is pushing for 20-week maternity leave for mothers

Amazon’s getting bigger and bigger AMAZON, the leading internet retailer, just cannot stop expanding, and now it is spreading its services throughout Spain.

The company, renowned for its inexpensive books, music and DVDs, has just purchased Spain’s online retailer BuyVIP, and seems to be paving the way to attract the market

there. BuyVIP will retain its name and independence, but now, www.amazon.co.uk has announced free delivery of items to Spain if the order is over £25 (about 28.60 euros).

Last year, Amazon.co.uk extended the range of items available for Spain buyers to include clothes, electronics, home and garden, sports, health and beauty and even DIY.

Give generously for Poppy Day IT is known as Poppy Day the world over, and Remembrance Day organisers are busy preparing for this year’s collections for the Royal British Legion here in Tenerife.

EUROPEAN Parliament members voted on Wednesday to extend minimum maternity leave in Europe from 14 to 20 weeks,.

They will now have to persuade individual governments to adopt the idea, knowing that most will be reluctant to make the change.

In the end, MEPs decided to compromise, going beyond the initial proposal of the European Commission, which called for 18 weeks, and coming in

lower than the 24-week period recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Some countries like Britain and Germany are opposed to the extension of maternity leave, and associated costs to their economies.

The European Parliament proposal wants mothers to be paid their whole salary during the 20-week leave, which would be a big increase for some member states, now guaranteeing only some weeks.

Mothers in Spain are entitled to 16 weeks leave on full pay - the first six being

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mandatory, and the remainder transferable to the spouse.

The European Parliament also opted to implement paternity leave of at least two weeks, on full pay, for member states.

In addition, it includes amendments to forbid the dismissal of pregnant workers from the beginning of their pregnancy until at least six months after the maternity leave period.

Women also have the right to return to their jobs, or equivalent positions, with the same salary, professional category and func-

tions they had beforehand.

MEPs also established that workers should not made to do night duty or overtime during the ten weeks prior to childbirth, and while breast-feeding.

The European Women’s Lobby said it would make “a huge difference to the lives of millions of women throughout Europe” if governments accepted the European Parliament proposals.

But employers across Europe warn that the cost of extending maternity leave would make it unfeasible.

The Armistice Day event takes place on 11th November and commemorates the end of World War I. The treaty, at Compiègne, France, in 1918, signified the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front.

It took effect at the 11th hour (11am) of the 11th day of the 11th month, and the annual Sunday parades are always held on the second Sunday of that month.

Remembrance Sunday is a special time, regarded generally as the most emotional day of the year, when a twominute silence is held.

Last year in Tenerife, the British Legion raised a staggering 8,272.62 euros in the South through collecting boxes and trays of poppies, and organisers are hoping to top that amount this time.

Boxes have been distributed here for more than 12 years, and the response has always been more than generous from residents and holiday-makers alike.

All monies collected go to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, which enables the organisation to carry out welfare work all over the world, including Tenerife.

The British Legion was formed on Sunday, 15th May 1921, from an amalgamation of four other associations, with the express intention of helping ex-service personnel and their dependents in need.

Over here, Poppy Appeal organiser Kelly says: “Wars of all ages have seen so any hurt and injured, and this is where we come in. Any amount gets you a poppy, but please give generously, and wear your poppy with pride.”

If you require poppies and a collection tin, please contact Kelly on 922 786 777, or Branch Chairman Don Young on 922 739 486. They will be distributed from 28th October and collected in from 15th November.

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MATTHEW VICKERS

British Consul, Canary Islands

Email: matthew.vickers@canarianweekly.com

Your vote is your voice IF you didn’t already know that there are municipal elections being held on 22nd May 2011, then you’ll soon find out: no doubt your streets will shortly be inundated with candidate campaigns.

Municipal elections are held every four years and the outcome determines the local councillors, who then elect the local mayor.

The municipal administration in Spain has power over the local police, traffic enforcement, urban planning and development and social services, among others.

These services affect the daily lives of all of those of us who are residents in Spain or here in Tenerife.

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Many people don’t realise that, as an EU national over the age of 18 at the time of elections, they can have a say in their local community by voting.

In fact, you’re even entitled to stand as a candidate, and there are now a number of British councillors across the country.

The first and very easy step to being eligible to vote is registering on the padrón at your local town hall. It’s surprising how many different reasons we hear for not registering.

People say they didn’t know they had to register, or that they haven’t had time, and some are worried about a “Big Brother” state watching their every move.

It’s actually a legal obligation to be registered on the padrón if you are a resident, and it’s not at all designed to monitor in detail your com-

ings and goings, but to provide the right local services.

Money is assigned to a town hall depending on how many residents are in that area, so if there is no record of the residents, the town may fall short on essential services such as police officers and street cleaners.

In addition, registering will allow you access to benefits and social care, as well as that

all-important ‘X’ on the municipal ballot paper.

Residents of nationalities other than Spanish have to let the town hall know explicitly that they want to exercise their voting rights in Spain.

Here’s what you need to do, according to your circumstances: If you’re not on the padrón: Visit your town hall to sign on the padrón and tell them

that you also wish to vote in the upcoming elections.

If you’re on the padrón but have never registered to vote in Spain: You should soon receive a letter from the Electoral Census Office. Sign the declaration on the bottom of the letter to say you would like to vote and send it back to your corresponding Office. Over 750,000 letters have already been sent out. If you’re current address isn’t on the padrón, you’ll need to contact the town hall to make sure you get your letter.

If you’ve already registered to vote in Spain: You don’t need to re-register. Start thinking about who you want to vote for!

Although there are currently more British Nationals than any other EU citizens already registered to vote, there are also more Brits than any oth-

ers who are yet to do so.

Recent figures show that only about half of us who are eligible to vote have registered with the Electoral Census Office.

At the consulate, we know that the British community get involved in their Spanish surroundings through social clubs, voluntary organisations and campaign groups.

And we know of thousands of Britons who voice their concerns through online forums, society meetings and publications like this one.

But this is one opportunity you really wouldn’t want to miss: the chance to have a productive voice in your local area.

I’ll be making my vote count.

Will you?

For more information, contact your town hall, your Electoral Census Office or phone 901 101 900.

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Axeman Chancellor chops £81bn off Britain’s budget GEORGE OSBORNE’S long-awaited axe fell swiftly on Wednesday as the British Government’s Coalition Chancellor announced the most dramatic spending cuts seen since the Second World War. They totalled £81 billion, and hardly anyone was left unscathed. Depending on which Fleet Street newspaper you read, the poor were hit the hardest, or was it the middle-class, or even the rich?

The fact is that all classes were hit as Mr Osborne’s blows fell thick and fast.

Even the Queen failed to escape the austerity cuts, having agreed to a 14% drop in spending by the Royal Household.

She also faces a three-year pay freeze, but has promised to avoid compulsory redundancies among her 600 staff.

Mr Osborne slashed budgets at the Home and Foreign Offices and began a huge overhaul of Britain’s bloated welfare system.

He told the House of Commons in his Comprehensive Spending Review that Whitehall spending would be cut by £6 billion, which was double the amount promised.

Nearly half-a-million public

sector workers will lose their jobs over the next four years, with millions more being told that their working hours will be cut.

The Chancellor said: “There will be some redundancies in the public sector, which is unavoidable when the country has run out of money.”

Thousands of jobless families depending on welfare payments will be left worse off, and middle-class parents will also lose out when their child benefit is scrapped in 2013Mr Osborne, wielding the sharpest axe on public spending in 65 years, also capped the amount of benefits unemployed families can claim to ensure that working for a living does pay off.

Unless they have disabilities, families will receive no more than the average working household earns.

The limit will be £500 per family per week after tax, and will leave 50,000 households £93 a week worse off on average. Some families will lose up to £300.

There was a blow for would-be pensioners when he announced that the retirement age would rise to 66 for both men and women four years earlier than expected, by 2020.

The Chancellor said this would involve a gradual increase from the age of 65, starting in 2018 - at a saving of over £5bn a year.

However, he pledged to

maintain universal benefits for pensioners, including free eye tests, prescription charges, bus passes, TV licences for the over-75s and winter fuel payments.

The Chancellor attacked new Labour leader Ed Miliband, warning that his approach to the deficit would lead to economic instability.

He told Parliament.

“Imagine, if I were to stand up in the House of Commons in two weeks and say, ‘I’m cancelling the deficit plan. I agree with Ed Miliband. Let’s delay the tough decisions.

Let’s borrow more. Let’s go

on adding to our debt.’

Imagine if I said that.”

Referring to Mr Miliband’s support from the unions, the Chancellor added: “The national interest or vested interests? I know which side

we’re on.” Mr Osborne also promised to give priority to spending that supports growth in the economy, with investment in transport schemes, medical research and communications networks.

He went on to say quite firmly: “Today’s the day when Britain steps back from the brink, when we confront the bills from a decade of debt.”

The pledge followed a warning from Ken Clarke, the Justice Secretary and last Tory Chancellor, who said the UK economy could yet fall back into recession.

The Chancellor added: “To back down now and abandon our plans would be the road to economic ruin. We will stick to the course.”

Business leaders welcomed the harsh cuts. Richard Lambert, director general of the Confederation of British Industry, said: “The Chancellor has got the strategic direction of this spending review right. He has stayed the course out-

lined in the June budget.”

The need for the hardest cuts of all were highlighted with the announcement of the worst public-sector borrowing figures for September on record, showing that the national debt had hit a staggering £843bn.

The Liberal Party leader told Sky News: “We face a very, very serious economic situation. This country has some of the biggest debts in the world, and we’ve got to pay those debts off.

“I didn’t particularly want to be the Chancellor of the Exchequer who takes this decision.”

Curiously, Mr Osborne revealed that donations of taxpayers’ cash to Third World countries would rise to £12.6 billion a year over the next four years. Also, £200 million has been earmarked for offshore wind farms.

Yet rail fares are set to soar and prison and police budgets are to be cut heavily. And they say charity begins at home!

Scientists discover a galaxy far, far away SCIENTISTS have discovered an ancient galaxy which has been recorded as the most distant mass in the universe.

The collection of stars, which has been given the catchy name UDFy38135539, was measured at 13.1 billion light years away.

The team of European scientists calculated the distance by measuring the galaxy’s light, which has taken almost the same amount of time as the universe has been around to reach Earth.

Calculations were made

using a Very Large Telescope at the European Southern Observatory in Chile.

One of the British astronomers who was part of the team, Professor Malcolm Bremer from the University of Bristol, said: “These observations are at the limit of what can be achieved with the best current technology on the best telescopes available today.”

Future developments in technology, such as the James Webb Space Telescope replacing the Hubble Space Telescope, will step up scientists’ ability to carry out new studies, he said.

When the galaxy’s light

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protons first started their journey to Earth, the universe was only 4% of its age.

To put that into perspective, scientists believe the Big Bang occurred 600 million years earlier.

Scientists are hoping galaxies such as UDFy-38135539 will give them a better understanding of a time in the universe called the “epoch of reionisation”, when radiation from primeval galaxies changed the physical state of surrounding hydrogen gas.

This will give astronomers an insight into the process of the universe’s evolution.

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Brand and Perry already in India for their wedding

KATY PERRY and Russell Brand have arrived in India ahead of their wedding in Jaipur.

The I Kissed A Girl singer and the British actor are to be married at the weekend in the northern Indian town, according to local news reports.

Brand had a protective arm around his fiancee, who hid under a coat, as they strode through the airport.

Perry, 25, has appealed for privacy on Twitter while the couple take a break from the limelight to get married.

She tweeted on Tuesday evening: “TWIT BREAK: Greatest gift you can give us is respect and love during this private time.

“No use wasting our time

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Thank you for this.” The couple began dating after meeting at the MTV Video Music Awards in September 2009, where Brand was the host.

The 35-year-old comedian proposed to Perry in India outside the Taj Mahal while the pair were enjoying a romantic holiday there in December.

It has been reported that in a bid to keep details of their nuptials secret they sent friends and family an invitation that simply said they were getting married in India and the celebrations would last for up to a week.

Stars expected at the wedding include Umbrella singer Rihanna, comedian David Baddiel, television presenter Jonathan Ross and Little Britain star David Walliams.

Jason and Viviana have tangoed their way to big success JASON SEGADE couldn’t believe his luck when the beautiful dancer he had just clapped eyes on said “yes” to the proposal: “Do you want to experiment?”

The year was 1990, he was on tour with a dance troupe in Mayalsia and he took an instant shine to Viviana, so much so that he not only married her four years later but adopted her surname as well.

His opening gambit was strictly about dancing (so he insists) but Viviana, from Argentina, says with a laugh: “We ‘experimented’ so well that we now have a 15-year-old son, Miguel!”

They set up a dance studio in his native Birmingham and enjoyed 12 years of success with their own troupe, as well as running an agency, before

deciding they wanted to smell the roses.

Jason, now 40, said: “We’d had enough of the rat race.

We came out to Tenerife for a holiday some years ago and were sitting on a terrace bar in Adeje, marvelling at the incredible view across to La Gomera.

“That just about did it for us and, after one more holiday here to sort out Miguel’s schooling, we packed our bags and moved to Adeje in 2004.”

They soon set up their own business there and really are loving every minute of it. “We give private, one-to-one lessons in our studio, and we hold regular dance classes,” said Jason. “We also have our own Tango Vivo show.”

He added: “We are starting to make a big impact on Facebook. Some of the people we used to teach in England see our names on Facebook and arrange private lessons for when they come here on holiday.

“We can’t believe how well that side of the business is going, and Facebook has been brilliant for us.”

Viviana, 42, has danced for most of her life, but Jason was a late, late starter. Most boys begin dancing at around seven or eight years of age, and suffer dreadfully at school when their pals find out.

Jason, who has an amazing story to tell, avoided all that hassle. He was an adopted baby, but discovered his real mother when he was about 17 and took up dancing a couple of years later.

“I got friendly with her and it turned out that she was a

professional dancer, appearing all around the world,” he recalled.

“One day, she told me she had to work in Taiwan, and asked if I’d like to accompany her. I’d not done much since leaving school, just chilling, really, and it seemed like a good idea.”

Once there, however, he became hooked on dancing and, with his mum’s encouragement, started taking it seriously, appearing on stage with a dance troupe, and even working in a circus in Taiwan.

He had been weaned on hiphop and break-dancing as a youngster, so he knew he had rhythm right from the start.

But when he met Viviana, she soon put him straight. “If you want to be a dancer, you must study, and study hard,” she told him.

He obeyed, naturally, became professional through and through and now, after their successful time in Birmingham, they have their own show. It is billed as “Tango Vivo”, but they actually demonstrate all forms of Latin dancing, including Cuban Salsa, Merengue and Bachata.

“If you’ve got two left feet, or think you have, so much the better because we will definitely teach you how to dance,” said Jason.

“So many people say they can’t dance, but we open their eyes quickly and they are pleasantly surprised to find their feet don’t point the same way.”

If you would like to see how it should done, and don’t particularly enjoy watching Ann Widdecombe lumbering Strictly Come through

Dancing, get yourself off to the Vivo Club next weekend for their Tango Festival in Tenerife.

The club is opposite the Hotel Sol, in Playa de Las Americas, and Viviana and Jason have invited top Argentine dancers Monica Romero and Omar Ocampo to display their exciting talent there on Saturday (30th) and Sunday (31st).

Along with the Adeje couple, they will demonstrate just how it should be done on in what promises to be a spectacular evening of dance.

Viviana and Jason, who danced as the duo “Tango Vivo” back in the UK, have retained the name over here, and specialise in Tango Argentino. But they also teach other Latin-influenced dances.

As well as the weekend shows, they are having six daytime dance workshops at Vivo, with more than a little help from their famous dance pals, over those two days.

The couple also hold dance classes at Vivo every weekend, and teach Thursdays and Fridays at Tinerdanza, in La Laguna.

Jason may well be known to residents already because, apart from all his other dance work, he appears regularly in the Island’s top night out, Showtime - The Sound of Musicals, at Karting Fanabe, Costa Adeje.

For further information about the Tango Festival and workshops, and/or individual dancing lessons, contact the couple on 922 775 702 or email tangovivotenerife@hotmail.com

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Sow sorry: Health fears shut Tate seed art show THE TATE Modern has shut down a sunflower seed installation over health and safety fears - on the day the Government promised a shake-up of “senseless” rules and regulations.

A vast carpet of more than 100 million porcelain “seeds” - each individually crafted and painted by artists in China - was unveiled in the Turbine Hall on Tuesday.

Art lovers were urged to walk over the 1,000m sq area, apparently to symbolise the horrors of the Cultural Revolution.

But just two days later conceptual artist Ai Weiwei’s work was declared off limits because of fears the dust created might lead to breathing problems.

Now visitors can only gaze at the seeds from a bridge.

A Tate spokeswoman said: “Although porcelain is very robust, the enthusiastic interaction of visitors has resulted in a greater-than-

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expected level of dust in the Turbine Hall.

“Tate has been advised that this dust could be damaging to health following

repeated inhalation over a long period of time.

“In consequence, Tate, in consultation with the artist, has decided not to allow vis-

itors to walk across the sculpture.”

The decision comes as David Cameron pledged to tackle the UK’s “damaging” compensation culture with an overhaul of health and safety rules in favour of a system that “treats adults like adults”.

But perhaps the Tate’s decision is not that surprising given that it has paid out for compensation claims before.

In 2007, three visitors lost their footing and fell into a gap in the floor when the hall was installed.

And last year a visitor was injured after wandering into the “black hole” exhibition on the first day it opened to the public.

Ai Weiwei - an outspoken critic in his country - said he chose sunflower seeds because during the Cultural Revolution Chairman Mao was portrayed as the sun and the Chinese people as sunflowers turning towards him.

The trampling of the seeds apparently represents the horrors they suffered under Mao’s rule.

Robbie’s return: Take That skip full English Take That have revealed they considered getting rid of the name that made them famous - until Robbie Williams came back for good.

The boy-band come manband told Q Magazine they were going to swap their old title for new name The English.

“I’m guessing that the initial idea of not being called Take That freed Gary (Barlow) up,” said Robbie Williams.

Barlow also talked about

the band’s new electro-pop sound on their comeback album Progress.

“Is it a brave record? Only if it fails,” he said.

Williams broke teenage hearts all over the country when he left Take That 15 years ago.

After finally patching up his friendship with the band, Williams was apparently just what they needed.

“After those last two records the thought of the four of us just going in and doing another... it solved all that Rob coming back,” said Barlow.

“It’s made it interesting.”

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Weak September sales as spending slows down

CLOTHING and fuel sales were weak in September, new figures show, meaning the overall level of retail sales fell unexpectedly.

The drop reinforces the view that Britain’s economic recovery has peaked and adds to evidence of weakening consumer activity.

Retail sales dropped by 0.2% last month compared with August, when they also fell, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

That was despite analysts’ expectations of a rise in sales for September.

The level of sales is still higher than a year ago, but the increase of 0.5% falls well short of predictions.

Commenting on the figures, economist Samuel Tombs of Capital Economics said:

“Today’s figures provide further evidence to suggest that the period of surprising consumer resilience is coming to an end.

“We continue to think that the colossal fiscal squeeze ahead will mean that household spending falls by around 0.5% next year.”

Mr Tombs added that while the coming months were likely to be tough for customers, he would not rule out a small pick-up in sales growth ahead of the January 1 VAT rise.

The ONS said textile, clothing and footwear sales fell 0.8% on the month in September after retailers put up their prices at the fastest rate since February 1994.

Petrol sales were down 2.3% after an expected back-toschool boost in sales failed to materialise and in sales rises at supermarkets and household goods stores were minimal.

Toddler was brutally mauled by family dog

A TODDLER has been given more than 50 stitches to her face after being savagely mauled by the family dog.

Sixteen-month-old Lilly Llewellyn nearly lost her eye after being bitten in the face by normally tame Cairn terrier Smokey after accidentally standing on his tail

while she was playing. The Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed a crew was flagged down by Lilly’s parents and that the toddler was taken to hospital for further treatment.

Lilly is now recovering from a painful operation to repair her scarred face and the eight-year-old terrier owned

by Lilly’s grandparents has been put down.

Speaking to the Daily Mail,

Lilly’s dad Lyn Llewellyn said the attack came from nowhere: “We would never have expected it from Smokey.

We don’t know if the dog had a bad day or was unwell.

It is very traumatic.

“But once an animal has done that, you can’t take the chance again. It’s been awful.”

Clarissa Baldwin, from The Dogs Trust, said: “A dog’s

behaviour and relationships within families, and particularly with children, are very heavily influenced by the way in which the dog is reared and trained. “The dog’s breed is a minor factor and this attack should not reflect on the breed as a whole.”

But she added: “We advise pet-owning parents to never leave dogs alone with children.”

Ruthless Taliban using children to spy for them THE NEXT generation of Afghans is being radicalised by the Taliban - with children being ruthlessly exploited by the insurgents.

A Sky News investigation has found children being used to prepare fighters’ weapons, carry ammunition into the battlefield and, most of all, spy.

They filmed pictures in Helmand where British forces are based, which show how the screen works; the children of the Taliban study the tactics of de-mining teams and pass on the methods to insurgents. The Taliban then adapt their bomb-laying methods to avoid detection and kill more.

The youngsters are their eyes and ears - passing messages to the fighters, informing them about troop movements and patrols so the insurgents can launch attacks with maximum impact.

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The British military call it a “dicking screen” and appear powerless to break it down or stop it.

They visited a village in the new Taliban heartland of Kunar Province on the border with Pakistan and found almost every child was involved in some way.

They are our heroes. The coalition forces bomb us and

hurt us. It is the Taliban who are fighting for us The entire community is working or supporting the Taliban from religious leaders, to farmers, their sons and their sons’ sons.

Ten-year-old Saed Amir said he would take bullets to the fighters and help prepare their guns. It is a job he clearly enjoys and feels proud of.

His 15-year-old cousin Aizatullah Mashawani insisted he loved the Taliban. All of them denied being coerced into helping them or being scared.

“I am not scared of them. I love them,” Aizatullah said.

“They are our heroes. The coalition forces bomb us and hurt us. It is the Taliban who are fighting for us.”

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Peers suspended by Lords over expenses THREE PEERS who wrongly claimed thousands of pounds in expenses have been suspended by the House of Lords.

Lady Uddin, Lord Bhatia and Lord Paul claimed overnight costs they were not entitled to.

Members voted to back the sanctions suggested in a damning report by the Privileges and Conduct Committee.

Baroness Uddin has been suspended from Parliament until Easter 2012 and must give back £125,349.

She claimed £100,000 after identifying a small flat in Maidstone, Kent, not her east London family home, as her main residence. Labour wants to expel her from the party.

Lord Bhatia, a crossbencher, has repaid £27,000

and will be banned from the Lords for eight months.

He said he lived in Reigate, Surrey, but the electoral roll had him listed in southwest London.

Lord Paul, who resigned his Labour membership and has already given back £41,982, was suspended for four months.

One of the UK’s richest businessmen, he said he lived in Oxfordshire rather than London.

The committee found Lady Uddin and Lord Bhatia acted “not in good faith” by claiming overnight allowances after naming the wrong properties as their main home.

Lord Paul was described as being “utterly unreasonable” and “negligent” but not dishonest.

All three claimed a £174 overnight allowance that peers living outside the M25

were entitled to claim before the rules were formed.

Former Conservative MP Andrew MacKay made a “serious misjudgement” in claiming expenses for both his homes.

Mr MacKay, who represented Bracknell and has repaid the cash, has been asked to apologise in writing.

He and his wife, former Bromsgrove MP Julie Kirkbride, each designated a different property as their main home.

Mrs Kirkbride was not investigated in the report as no complaint was received against her.

A complaint against Nadine Dorries, Conservative MP for Mid Bedfordshire, was not upheld by the Commissioner.

The report found she had not incorrectly named her constituency property as her second home.

£113m Euro millions king wants to stay anonymous BRITAIN'S £113m EuroMillions lottery jackpot winner has decided to remain anonymous.

Camelot said the winner, from the draw on Friday, October 8, did not want to go public.

The £113,019,926 jackpot is the biggest lottery prize to be paid out in the UK. The ticket-holder is now top of the UK's National

Lottery Rich List. A spokeswoman for Camelot said the winning ticket had been produced and verified.

The lottery operator says it had received more than 1,000 lost ticket claims relating to the massive jackpot.

However, the claims, which came from around the country, are thought to include some from people who admitted they did not even know whether the ticket they had mislaid

matched the winning numbers. A pensioner who believed her husband threw away her winning ticket was reported to have a written record of her "win".

She told the Coventry Telegraph she had noted down her winning numbers before her husband threw it in the bin, only later realising her good fortune.

Camelot said it would not be releasing details of where the ticket was brought.

Fergie to talk tactics over Rooney future Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson and the club’s chief executive are due to hold talks to try to decide Wayne Rooney’s future.

The striker released a statement hours before the club’s Champions League 10 victory over Bursapor on Wednesday confirming he wanted to leave Old Trafford.

Rooney - who missed the match because of injury claims he has not been

given the assurances he wanted about the club’s ability to sign top players.

After watching his side’s victory, Sir Alex told Sky Sports he had yet to read Rooney’s comments but wanted to “put (the issue) to bed”.

Although Rooney wants away, the Scot said he still holds out hope of convincing his side’s star to stay.

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that kind of club. We want to keep good players, particularly when they are as young as that,” Ferguson said of the player, who turns 25 on Sunday.

Rooney’s statement said his desire to quit a club with whom he has won the European Cup and three Premier League titles was motivated by ambition not money.

He said he was worried solely by the club’s aims and was unconvinced the first team squad would continue to challenge for the game’s top trophies.

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Petrol prices ‘to soar’ before the Christmas break

Two Liverpool fans stabbed in Naples clashes TWO LIVERPOOL fans are in hospital with stab wounds after clashes overnight in Naples, it has emerged.

MOTORISTS are being warned the price of petrol could soon hit record levels by December - exceeding 121.61p a litre.

The average price of unleaded petrol is now 117.7p a litre - two pence more than two weeks ago and this is expected to rise by five pence over the next two months.

Adrian Tink, motoring strategist from the RAC, told Sky News: “If this trend continues and we in addition see an increase in demand for the winter months then we may well see the record highs of May eclipsed before Christmas.”

UK petrol prices hit 121.61p a litre on May 12, according to the AA. Rising international oil prices are being blamed for the latest increases, with

prices jumping from $10 a barrel to around $80 a barrel over the last month.

Petrol prices are also set to go up even more in January with the introduction of a higher fuel duty and increases in VAT. Brendan McLoughlin, founder of PetrolPrices.com, said if the Bank of England committed to a second round of quantitative easing, it may also worsen the situation.

“What is going to happen when all the money the central banks are pumping into the system filters through to the price of everyday commodities like food and oil?” he said.

“We are already starting to see it with the gold price rising.

“If the same happens to oil prices too we could see the price of petrol rise more quickly than anyone is expecting.”

Italian police and British consular staff in the crimeridden southern port city said there had been a series of skirmishes during the night.

The fighting came ahead of Liverpool’s Europa League game against Napoli at the San Paolo Stadium last night (Thursday).

In the most serious cases, a 53-year-old man from Liverpool and a 27-year-old

man from Blackpool suffered knife wounds across the buttocks and upper thighs.

The two were attacked in the historic city centre close to the infamous Forcella district, the heartland of the local Naples Mafia, known as the Camorra. Blighted by crime, the area is generally off-limits to tourists.

In other clashes, a man aged 44, from Liverpool, also suffered knife wounds after being slashed across the buttocks, but refused treatment.

Three Naples fans were arrested after allegedly assaulting Liverpool followers with sticks in another part of the city.

And police said a Naples local who tried to intervene and break up the fight was himself beaten by the thugs.

In another incident, a group of British tourists mistaken for fans were also targeted by a group of stone-throwing youths as they ate in a pizzeria, but none were injured.

The family, from Bedfordshire, were followed from a bar in the Piazza Garibaldi in the city centre.

A group of between 20 and 30 men assaulted them as they walked back to their hotel.

A spokesman for the British consulate in Naples said: “We have had reports of various incidents across the city and three people

have been stabbed. “Two Liverpool supporters suffered knife wounds and will be kept in hospital for a few days and probably miss the match.

“Another supporter was also stabbed but he discharged himself because he wanted to go to the match.

“Three other fans suffered minor injuries after being assaulted and we are working with police to keep an eye on things.”

A Naples police spokesman said three locals had been held in connection with the attacks. The two stabbed men were being treated at the city’s Loreto Mare hospital.

Pair guilty of murdering Huddersfield shopkeeper TWO MEN have been found guilty of battering a shopkeeper to death with wine bottles from his own shelves during a bungled robbery.

Gurmail Singh, 63, died when he tried to stop youths robbing his shop in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, last February.

A jury of nine women and three men found Muawaz Khalid, 20, and Nabeel Shafi, 18, guilty of murder following a six week trial at Bradford Crown Court.

Three other men, Umare Aslam, 20, Shoaib Khan, 18, and Rehman Afzal, 18, were cleared of murder.

The family of the victim who has been described by people in his hometown as a “rock at the heart of the community” - declined to comment as they left court.

But after the convictions, Detective Superintendent David Pervin paid tribute to Mr Singh.

“Gurmail Singh was a very good man,” he said.

“He was extremely hardworking, well liked and well respected by all of his village community.

“He died protecting what he had worked so very hard for, but he never stood a chance.

“Those responsible shattered his skull with repeated forceful

blows using bottles.

“He was killed for just a few pounds, some cigarettes and some sweets.”

The detective said he had “every respect” for the family of Mr Singh who had conducted themselves with the “utmost dignity and restraint”.

He added: “Gurmail Singh helped everyone that he came into contact with. He had no enemies, just friends, and he did not deserve to die.”

Those living in Mr Singh’s hometown also paid tribute to him, saying he “always looked after the older people”.

Deadly floods causing chaos on Greek Islands Greek authorities have declared a state of emergency on the islands of Ikaria and Chios in the eastern Aegean Sea where flash floods have caused chaos.

Two people died as roads were damaged and houses were ruined in the unprecedented wet weather, which has battered the country over the past few days.

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The fire brigade said a 34year-old man was found dead on Ikaria in the ruins of his secluded house, which had been swept away by flood waters.

An elderly motorist drowned when a stream carried off his car on Chios, which is north of Ikaria.

A further 10 people were trapped in their cars and had

to be rescued as emergency services struggled to get through.

Authorities said they had received 450 calls from owners of flooded homes and businesses.

With the rescue efforts impeded and more rain on the way, officials fear many more lives and livelihoods will be affected.

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Some clowning around for such a worthy cause AKTIONTIER’S Germanstyle Oktoberfest on Sunday afternoon proved a huge success, and the dog refuge attracted its best attendance ever.

Supporters included Germans, Spanish and an everincreasing following from the English community, who all joined in the fun and games at the Accion Del Sol centre in Granadilla.

There were clowns, a puppet show, fun dog races, horse-riding, buggy rides, a German beer garden (extremely popular), plus a barbecue, entertainment by Adrian Townley, a fortuneteller, agility practice, and lots more fun and games.

All proceeds went into the refuge funds to help care for the dogs. Karen Clack, a tireless voluntary worker and fund-raiser for Aktiontier, said: “The feedback was really good. People were speechless when they had a tour of the refuge.

“The dogs are in immaculate condition, the facilities are second to none and Marion, who runs the sanctuary, tries her hardest to rehome the dogs, many in Germany, where our sponsor is based.”

She added: “I’d like to say a really big thank-you on behalf of Marion and myself

to each and every person who made this event such a great success.”

Aktiontier’s next big show, on 12th December, will be a Christmas horse and dog agility competition, at the Hipico Del Sur equestrian centre in Buzanada.

It promises to be a fabulous day out for kids and parents alike, and Father Christmas has promised to make a personal appearance. So don’t forget make note in your diary.

The Accion Del Sol dog refuge, open to the public on Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm, is situated at ITER, the Parque Eolica, at exit 51 on the TF1.

The kennels are easy to find, directly under the windmills.

Marion is always looking for volunteers to walk one or two of the 170 dogs in her care, and she can be contacted on 922 778 630.

K9 has a whopping Open Day triumph THE K9 Open Day, held at the kennels on Sunday, raised a whopping 1,000 euros, thanks to three late donations.

The actual event, held in perfect conditions for dogs and humans alike (cloudy and not too hot) accounted for 787 euros.

The total came from the sale of K9 calendars and Christmas cards (125 euros), a further 105 euros from the pupils and parents of Wingate Junior School, and 557 euros from the other various stalls, which included jewellary, treasure map, cakes, books, K9 merchandise, tombola and a raffle, plus the barbecue.

Two late donations sent the day’s total to 950 euros, and a generous donor then

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rounded it up to 1,000 euros.

The unclaimed raffle numbers are 53, 62, 86, 2, 29. The remaining nine prizes were all claimed.

The K9 organisers offer heartfelt thanks to the people of all nationalities who supported a super afternoon out.

The money raised is testament to the hard work put in

by Hazel, the kennel manager, and the assistance of a lot of K9 supporters on the day.

Mikey, speaking for the K9 team, added: “Many thanks on behalf of the guys at the kennels, who were very well behaved, considering all the activity.”

The end to a perfect day was the re-homing of a small puppy, which was dumped on the kennel steps the previous morning. He’s one lucky little chap!

Refuge opening hours We are open Tuesday to Sunday, from 2-5pm.

Outside of these times, you must make an appointment with Eugenio to facilitate smooth running of the refuge. We are situated in Atogo, directly up from the airport, next door to the Ostrich Farm.

Our thanks to …

All the bars in the Funchal area, where we held a benefit last week and raised 361 euros. The event was based in the Java Bar, yet supported by Yelas, Hoops, Smileys, Sandy’s, the Buccaneer and the Clansman.

Entertainment was provided by Suzy Q, Phil Gibson, Saffron Townsend and Robbie Dominic. A great night was had by all, and we thank you for your support.

Second shop imminent Our second shop is about ready to open its doors. We just need to get a couple of bits of paper and we’re there! It is situated in San Eugenio, opposite La Niña Hotel, near Amanda’s Bar, and we hope to target the tourist market with books, beach items and other holiday essentials.

We still need racking and shelving, however, so please call Debbie on the number below if you can help. We also need volunteers to work in both the new shop and our shop in Silencio.

If you can spare a few hours a week, are reliable, trustworthy and love dogs, then, please call Debbie.

Thank you.

Upcoming events This Sunday (24th), we are holding a Fun Day at Chipeque Pool Bar, Los Cristianos, from 3pm until around 7pm. You can Walk on Water for just five euros (good weather not essential), and there will be a jewellery stall, tombola, live entertainment, face-painter bbq, fresh paella and a raffle. Please come along and join us.

Friday, 5th November, is Bonfire Night at the refuge.

No fireworks, of course, but a Guy Fawkes, parkin (an oatmeal gingerbread traditionally eaten on this occasion), treacle toffee, sparklers and other winter goodies will be on sale. Bring your torches and let’s have a good old traditional night under the stars.

Revised adoption procedures A minimum 50-euro donation for an adopted male dog, and 75 euros for a female, is now required by Live Arico. This is paid direct to Hospivet Sur on collection of your new pet, which will be chipped, neutered, vaccinated and wormed.

South Tenerife Rescue Centre We have now sold 513sqm of land up to now, making a total of 2,565 euros. The

plan to buy our own plot of land remains, possibly even where we are now renting, so are you prepared to buy a square metre of land for Live Arico?

At just five euros, you will receive a certificate from Live Arico for now, and your name, address and number of square metres purchased will be on a Roll of Honour at the new refuge.

Live Arico Flight Line Anyone booking flights to and from the UK with the Live Arico Flight Line will get them at competitive prices, and will also help our dogs.

Call now on 922 794 918 and please quote Live Arico Flightline.

Dog-grooming Claire is now offering 10% of her fee to Live Arico. She has 18 years of experience, so call her on 660 862 910 for an appointment, and quote Live Arico so we can receive our donation.

Live Arico Shop News (in association with Tenerife Nursing and Care) We are dropping our trousers! Ladies and Gents trousers, until the end of the month, will be just two euros for two pairs, so get yours now.

We are on the frontline of Coral Mar, on ground level, right next door to the Coral Bar. We believe this will make life far easier as cars unloading can park right outside.

Also, our elderly and disabled customers will no longer have to negotiate the stairs.

We are grateful for items of furniture as we are working in conjunction with Fish for Furniture, at Los Abrigos, and Idea, in Adeje.

Call Rick to arrange pick-ups.

Any donations of cat and dog food at the shop are most welcome.

Through popular demand, the shop is now open at the following times: Mon-Fri: 104pm. Sat: 10-2. Sunday: Closed. The shop will also be open when there’s an event on in Coral Mar Square, Live Arico hot lines For any questions about the shop, the dogs or Live Arico, or if you would like to make a donation and need somebody to pick it up, call Debbie on the number below.

Important telephone numbers Eugenio: 649 001 907 (call if you find an animal abandoned or in distress) Suzy Q: 629 388 102 (fundraising, press releases, prize donations, etc.)

Pete Holland: 661 099 365 (Poochies Pet Hotel for boarding your dog) Rick: 639 207 064 (shop donations and collections) Debbie Gibson: 637 918 158 You can also read about us at www.livearico.org http://twitter.com/tenerifedogs or http://tenerifedogs.blogspot.com

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The Million Pound Drop Live Monday 25 October, 10:00pm - 11:10pm, Channel 4 New series. Davina McCall presents the game show in which contestants can win a million pounds - all they have to do is hold onto it until the end of the programme. They are challenged to place large quantities of the cash over trapdoors and face a series of questions, the wrong answers to which will lose them money every time they slip up.

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The Graham Norton Show 10:35pm - 11:20pm, BBC1 Tonight’s opener features fiery songstrel Charlotte Church, and comedian Russell Howard, without whom no panel game or chat show is complete. Or so it seems.

Harry Hill’s TV Burp 7:15pm - 7:45pm, ITV1 The big-collared comedian looks back at the week’s small-screen highlights, subjecting the latest soaps, reality shows, documentaries and other assorted oddities to his unique brand of scrutiny.

Downton Abbey 9:00pm - 10:05pm, ITV1 As the village prepares for the annual flower show, Isobel finds herself in conflict with Violet, and Mary is introduced to a potential suitor, but it would seem she only has eyes for Matthew. Anna realises who is to blame when a valuable snuff box goes missing, and Mrs Patmore tearfully reveals her fears to Carson that her career may be coming to an end.

Meanwhile, O’Brien engineers a way for Edith to take revenge on Mary. Drama, starring Maggie Smith and Robert Bathurst.

Spooks 9:00pm - 10:00pm, BBC1 It is agreed that Section D will use American security system Cybershell to avoid security breaches, and Lucas is assigned to protect White House cryptographer Daniella Ortiz as she installs the necessary codes. However, Tariq discovers computers at the Grid have been infiltrated by suspected Russian and Chinese hackers, and it is only a matter of time before they will have access to the entire catalogue of information held by MI5 and the CIA.

71 Degrees North 9:00pm - 10:00pm, ITV1 The four semi-finalists head out into the wild with nothing more than the kit on their backs plus a map and a compass, facing a gruelling survival challenge set in the largest canyon in northern Europe. In a terrifying test of nerve, they must dangle from the top of a dam 120m above rocks, each hoping to see off their rivals and make it to next week’s final. Kate Thornton and Gethin Jones present.

Agatha Christie’s Poirot 8:00pm - 10:00pm, ITV1 A guest at a village Halloween party boasts of having witnessed a murder years previously - and later meets a grisly end in keeping with the macabre spirit of the occasion. Arriving to investigate, Poirot delves back into the annals of local life - and uncovers a series of mysterious deaths, any one of which could have a bearing on the present case.

Reggie Perrin 9:30pm - 10:00pm, BBC1 Reggie becomes the boss at Groomtech and, armed with the freedom to do as he wishes, decides to have some fun by introducing a new kind of product to the company. Meanwhile, his neglected wife Nicola enjoys the attentions of her new neighbour. Comedy, starring Martin Clunes and Fay Ripley.

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Friday 22 October 6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Heir Hunters 10:00am BBC News; Weather 10:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:00am Cowboy Trap 11:45am BBC News; Weather 11:45am Cash in the Attic 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News; Weather 1:30pm Regional News and Weather 1:45pm Doctors 2:15pm Diagnosis Murder 3:00pm BBC News; Weather; Regional News 3:05pm Copycats 3:35pm Big Babies 3:50pm Bernard 3:50pm Shaun the Sheep 4:00pm Fee Fi Fo Yum 4:30pm Leon 4:30pm Horrible Histories 5:00pm Newsround 5:15pm Weakest Link 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:25pm 10:35pm 11:20pm 11:30pm

BBC News BBC London News The One Show Real Rescues EastEnders QI New Tricks BBC News Regional News and Weather The Graham Norton Show The National Lottery Draws Mobo Awards 2010

6:00am Children’s TV 7:00am Arthur 7:15am League of Super Evil 7:25am Newsround 7:30am Deadly 60 8:00am Mission: 2110 8:30am LazyTown 8:55am Jollywobbles 9:05am Buzz and Tell 9:10am Tinga Tinga Tales 9:25am The Large Family 9:35am Toddworld 9:50am Pingu 10:00am Waybuloo 10:20am Clifford 10:30am Pablo the Little Red Fox 10:35am 3rd & Bird 10:50am Wibbly Pig 11:00am In the Night Garden 11:30am Animal Park 12:00pm Daily Politics 12:30pm GMT with George Alagiah 1:00pm Gymnastics 3:00pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 3:45pm Flog It! 4:30pm Pointless 5:15pm Escape to the Country 6:00pm 6:30pm

7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 11:00pm 11:50pm

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6:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Ringside 10:00am The Rugby Club 11:00am Premier League World 11:30am Spirit of Yachting 12:00pm Ringside 1:00pm The Rugby Club 2:00pm Premier League World 2:30pm FIFA Futbol Mundial 3:00pm Transworld Sport 4:00pm Ringside 5:00pm Premier League World 5:30pm Football League Weekend 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm

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Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two The Big Silence Mastermind Gardeners’ World A Life without Work The Rob Brydon Show Newsnight Weather The Review Show Later with Jools Holland

6:00am The Biggest Loser US 7:00am Brainiac: History Abuse 8:00am Oops TV 9:00am Zoo Vet at Large 9:30am Zoo Vet at Large 10:00am Bones 11:00am Kim’s Rude Awakening 11:30am New Parent Nightmares 12:00pm The Biggest Loser US 1:00pm Project Runway 2:00pm Bones 3:00pm Stargate Atlantis 4:00pm Stargate Atlantis 5:00pm WWE Superstars 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Oops TV The Simpsons The Simpsons The Middle Oops TV House Thorne: Sleepyhead Stargate Universe

12:00am Football’s Greatest

6:00am Daybreak 8:30am Lorraine 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 12:30pm Loose Women 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:55pm London News and Weather 2:00pm 60 Minute Makeover 3:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:59pm London Weather 4:00pm Midsomer Murders 5:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show

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London Tonight ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street Cheetah Kingdom Coronation Street Paul O’Grady Live ITV News at Ten and Weather London News and Weather Miami Vice

7:05am Top Gear 8:00am Top Gear 9:00am The Gadget Show 9:30am The Gadget Show 10:00am The Gadget Show 10:30am The Gadget Show 11:00am The Gadget Show 11:30am The Gadget Show 12:00pm The Gadget Show 12:30pm The Gadget Show 1:00pm The Gadget Show 1:30pm The Gadget Show 2:00pm The Gadget Show 2:30pm The Gadget Show 3:00pm The Gadget Show 3:30pm The Gadget Show 4:00pm The Gadget Show 4:30pm The Gadget Show 5:00pm Top Gear 6:00pm 7:20pm 8:00pm 9:00pm

Have I Got News for You QI Top Gear Have I Got Old News for You

6:10am Sali Mali 6:15am Planet Cook 6:35am Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00am Freshly Squeezed 7:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 7:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25am Frasier 8:55am Friends 9:25am Coach Trip 9:55am Coach Trip 10:25am Coach Trip 10:55am Coach Trip 11:30am Coach Trip 12:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 12:05pm A Place in the Sun: Home or USA? 1:10pm Seven Days to Noon 2:55pm Wogan’s Perfect Recall 3:25pm Countdown 4:10pm Deal or No Deal 5:00pm Come Dine with Me 5:30pm Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:25pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm

The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Unreported World Come Dine with Me Soap Star Special The Event The Inbetweeners

6:00am Thomas & Friends 6:10am Roary the Racing Car 6:20am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 6:35am Funky Valley 6:40am Rupert Bear 6:50am Peppa Pig 7:00am Little Princess 7:10am The Mr Men Show 7:30am Roary the Racing Car 7:45am Noddy in Toyland 8:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 8:15am Peppa Pig 8:25am Peppa Pig 8:35am Thomas & Friends 8:45am The Milky and Shake Show 8:45am Igam Ogam 9:00am Big School 9:05am Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 9:15am The Wright Stuff 10:45am Trisha Goddard 11:40am House 12:35pm Five News 12:40pm Meals in Moments 12:50pm Warship 1:45pm Neighbours 2:15pm Home and Away 2:50pm Meals in Moments 3:00pm Haven 5:00pm Weather 5:00pm Five News 5:30pm Neighbours 6:00pm 6:25pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm

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America’s Next Top Model Baggage White Collar Medium CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Criminal Minds

Home and Away Live from Studio Five Five News at 7 Fifth Gear Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers The Mentalist Law & Order: Special Victims Unit CSI: Miami Cops in Crisis

6:00am Funniest Pets and People 6:25am MasterChef Australia 6:50am A Life of Grime 7:15am Real Rescues 8:00am Casualty 9:00am The Bill 10:00am The Bill 11:00am Casualty 12:00pm Real Rescues 1:00pm MasterChef Australia 1:30pm The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook 2:00pm Trawlermen 2:40pm My Family 3:20pm My Family 4:00pm Trawlermen 4:40pm Primeval 5:40pm My Family 6:20pm 7:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:40pm 11:35pm

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Saturday 23 October 7:30am Live Four Nations Rugby League 10:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 11:30am Nigella Kitchen 12:00pm BBC News; Regional News and Weather 12:15pm Football Focus 1:00pm Formula 1: The Korean Grand Prix Qualifying 2:30pm Live Gymnastics 4:30pm Final Score 5:15pm BBC News; Regional News and Weather 5:30pm Walk on the Wild Side 6:00pm 7:45pm 8:30pm

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Strictly Come Dancing Merlin The National Lottery Saturday Night Draws Casualty National Lottery Update BBC News; Weather Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow Match of the Day Weatherview The Football League Show

1:15am BBC News 1:30am The World Debate 2:00am BBC News 2:30am The Bottom Line 3:00am BBC News 3:30am Our World 4:00am BBC News 4:30am Click 5:00am BBC News

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International Rugby League Live Saturday Fight Night Premiership Rugby Union

12:00am International Rugby League 1:30am Spanish Football 3:00am Saturday Fight Night 5:00am Premiership Rugby Union

6:00am Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto!

6:00am The Pingu Show 6:15am Bob the Builder: Project Build It 6:25am Penelope 6:30am Guess with Jess 6:40am Postman Pat 7:00am Arthur 7:15am League of Super Evil 7:25am OOglies 7:40am What’s New Scooby-Doo? 8:00am MI High 8:30am Mission: 2110 9:00am Live ‘n’ Deadly 10:00am Sam & Mark’s Guide to Dodging Disaster 10:00am Little Howard’s Big Question 10:30am Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab 11:00am Roy 11:30am The Big Performance 12:00pm The Cut 12:25pm The Season 12:55pm The Season 1:25pm The 5:19 Show 1:45pm Revealed 2:00pm The Long Ships 4:00pm Escape to the Country 5:00pm Match of the Day Live 7:25pm 7:45pm 8:15pm 9:15pm 10:00pm 10:45pm 11:15pm

Coast Dad’s Army Renaissance Revolution QI XL Have I Got a Bit More News for You The Rob Brydon Show Sin City

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12:30am ITV News Headlines 12:30am The Zone 2:30am Sons and Daughters 2:55am Elvis: The Early Years 4:20am ITV Nightscreen 5:30am ITV Morning News

6:10am Planet Cook 6:30am Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00am World Sport 7:25am British GT Championship 7:55am The Morning Line 8:50am One Tree Hill 9:45am Ugly Betty 10:45am The Hollyoaks Music Show Playlist 11:15am Lily Allen: Real Stories 12:15pm Friends 12:45pm Scrubs 1:15pm That Paralympic Show 1:50pm Channel 4 Racing 3:55pm Come Dine with Me 4:25pm Come Dine with Me 4:55pm Come Dine with Me 5:30pm Come Dine with Me 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:55pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:15pm

Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News 4thought.tv My Family’s Crazy Gap Year The Real Vikings: A Time Team Special The Pillars of the Earth No Country for Old Men

12:30am Dhrupad 1:50am Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip 2:35am Call Me: the Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss 4:05am The OC 4:50am The OC 5:30am Countdown

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6:00am Peppa Pig 6:05am Roary the Racing Car 6:15am Fifi and the Flowertots 6:25am Fireman Sam 6:35am Rupert Bear 6:45am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 7:00am Mio Mao 7:05am The WotWots 7:20am Roobarb and Custard Too 7:25am Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 7:45am Make Way for Noddy 8:00am Mist: Sheepdog Tales 8:10am Little Princess 8:25am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 8:45am Hana’s Helpline 9:00am Olivia 9:15am The Mr Men Show 9:30am George Shrinks 10:00am UEFA Europa League Highlights 11:05am The Gadget Show 12:05pm Rory and Paddy’s Even Greater British Adventure 1:05pm Captain Horatio Hornblower 3:20pm Fools’ Parade 5:10pm Where Eagles Dare

7:00am Whose Line Is It Anyway?

7:30am Whose Line Is It Anyway?

8:00am Fifth Gear 8:30am Fifth Gear 9:00am Top Gear 10:00am Top Gear 11:00am Robot Wars Extreme 12:00pm Fifth Gear 12:30pm Fifth Gear 1:00pm Top Gear 2:00pm Top Gear 3:00pm Red Bull X-Fighters 2010 4:00pm Fifth Gear 4:30pm Fifth Gear 5:00pm Top Gear 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:40pm 10:20pm 11:00pm 11:40pm

Robot Wars Extreme The Gadget Show The Gadget Show Three Men in More Than One Boat Mock the Week Mock the Week Mock the Week Mock the Week Mock the Week

7:00am The Jerry Springer Show 7:25am The Jerry Springer Show 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Maury 8:55am Celebs 24/7 9:00am Celebrity Four Weddings 9:30am Celebrity Four Weddings 10:00am Celebrity Four Weddings 10:30am Celebrity Four Weddings 11:00am Celebrity Four Weddings 11:30am Bulging Brides 12:00pm Australia’s Next Top Model 1:00pm America’s Next Top Model 2:00pm Party Wars 3:00pm Celebrity Four Weddings 4:00pm Celebrity Four Weddings 5:00pm Celebrity Four Weddings 6:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Criminal Minds Criminal Minds Criminal Minds

6:20am MasterChef Australia 7:30am Funniest Pets and People 8:00am Robin Hood 9:00am Dancing with the Stars 10:40am Dancing with the Stars 11:40am Outtake TV 12:20pm Outtake TV 1:00pm World’s Strictest Parents USA 2:00pm World’s Strictest Parents USA 3:00pm World’s Strictest Parents USA 4:00pm World’s Strictest Parents USA 5:00pm Total Wipeout USA 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:40pm 10:00pm

Funniest Pets and People Outtake TV Sanctuary Outtake TV Jonathan Creek The Sum of All Fears

12:20am Spooks

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Sunday 24 October 6:00am Formula 1: The Korean Grand Prix - Live 9:15am The Andrew Marr Show 10:15am Sunday Morning Live 11:15am Country Tracks 12:15pm The Politics Show 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm Formula 1: The Korean Grand Prix 4:15pm Points of View 4:30pm Songs of Praise 5:05pm Lost Land of the Tiger 6:05pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:25pm 11:25pm 11:25pm

BBC News; Regional News and Weather Countryfile Strictly Come Dancing Antiques Roadshow Single Father BBC News; Regional News and Weather The Apprentice Weatherview Spooks

12:30am Mountain Gorilla 1:30am Holby City 2:25am Secret Britain 3:25am The Record Europe 4:00am BBC News 4:30am HARDtalk 5:00am The World Today 5:30am World Business Report

8:00am Match of the Day 9:00am Deadly 60 9:30am Gastronuts 10:00am Something for the Weekend 11:30am Flog It! 12:00pm EastEnders 2:00pm Live Gymnastics 5:00pm Escape to the Country 6:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:10pm

The Four Feathers Attenborough’s Journey Dragons’ Den: What Happened Next?

Match of the Day 2 Never Mind the Buzzcocks

6:00am The Fluffy Club 7:25am Toonattik 9:25am The X Factor 11:40am This Morning: Sunday 12:25pm News and Weather 12:29pm London Weather 12:30pm FA Cup Football 1:00pm Coronation Street 3:20pm Midsomer Murders 4:55pm Downton Abbey 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:15pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:05pm 10:14pm 10:15pm 11:15pm

11:40pm

Genius with Dave Gorman

Weather London Tonight ITV News and Weather Harry Hill’s TV Burp The Cube The X Factor Downton Abbey ITV News and Weather London Weather Whitechapel Piers Morgan’s Life Stories: Cheryl Cole

12:15am Premiership Rugby Union 1:00am ITV News Headlines 1:00am The Zone 2:30am Motorsport UK 3:20am ITV Nightscreen 5:30am ITV Morning News

12:10am Extraordinary Rendition 1:25am BBC News 1:30am Reporters 2:00am BBC News 2:30am Dateline London 3:00am BBC News 3:25am Close

6:00am Aerobics Oz Style 6:30am Football First 8:00am Football First 9:30am The Sunday Supplement 11:00am Goals on Sunday 1:00pm Live Super Sunday 3:30pm Live Super Sunday 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 11:30pm

Super Sunday: The Last Word Live Spanish Football Live Spanish Football Football Special Super Sunday: The Last Word

12:00am Scottish Premier League Football 12:30am Spanish Football 2:30am Football Special 4:00am Spanish Football

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6:00am Hour of Power 7:00am Wild Vets 7:30am Wild Vets 8:00am It’s Me or the Dog USA 9:00am Customs UK 9:30am Customs UK 10:00am WWE Superstars 11:00am WWE: Experience 12:00pm Futurama 12:30pm Futurama 1:00pm The Real A&E 1:30pm Super Nurses 2:00pm Real Filth Fighters 2:30pm Emergency Animal Rescue 3:00pm My Pet Shame 4:00pm Futurama 4:30pm Futurama 5:00pm The Simpsons 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

The Middle Prince William’s Africa The Simpsons Modern Family Thorne: Sleepyhead House An Idiot Abroad

7:00am Whose Line Is It Anyway?

7:30am Whose Line Is It Anyway?

8:00am The Challenge 9:00am Fifth Gear 9:30am Fifth Gear 10:00am The Gadget Show 10:30am The Gadget Show 11:00am Top Gear 12:00pm Red Bull X-Fighters 2010 1:00pm Stephen Fry in America 2:20pm Trawlermen 3:00pm Trawlermen 3:30pm Trawlermen 4:00pm Fifth Gear 4:30pm Fifth Gear 5:00pm Top Gear 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:20pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:40pm

World Rally Stephen Fry in America I’m Alan Partridge Live at the Apollo Dave’s One Night Stand Mock the Week Live at the Apollo

6:15am Planet Cook 6:35am Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00am Rat Race Stockton 7:30am GT Academy 8:25am Friends 8:50am The Wanted: Revealed!

9:30am Hollyoaks 12:00pm Ugly Betty 1:00pm The Simpsons 1:35pm The Simpsons 2:05pm Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 2:40pm Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 3:10pm Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 3:40pm Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 4:15pm Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 4:45pm Deal or No Deal 5:30pm Time Team 6:30pm 6:55pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:55pm

Channel 4 News 4thought.tv The Genius of British Art Undercover Boss USA The Secret Millionaire Desperate Housewives Seven Days

12:00am The Real Housewives of New Jersey 1:00am American Football Live 4:45am GT Academy 5:10am Countdown 5:55am Sali Mali

7:00am The Jerry Springer Show 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Maury 8:55am Celebs 24/7 9:00am Four Weddings 9:30am Four Weddings 10:00am Four Weddings 10:30am Four Weddings 11:00am Four Weddings 11:30am Bulging Brides 12:00pm Ghost Whisperer 1:00pm Changing Faces 2:00pm Nothing to Declare 2:30pm Nothing to Declare 3:00pm Passport Patrol 3:30pm Passport Patrol 4:00pm Airways 4:30pm Airways 5:00pm RSPCA Animal Rescue 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Party Wars Psychic Sally: On the Road Nikita Criminal Minds CSI: Miami Criminal Minds

6:00am Peppa Pig 6:05am Roary the Racing Car 6:15am Fifi and the Flowertots 6:25am Fireman Sam 6:40am Rupert Bear 6:50am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 7:00am Mio Mao 7:05am The WotWots 7:20am Roobarb and Custard Too 7:30am Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 7:40am Make Way for Noddy 8:00am Mist: Sheepdog Tales 8:10am Little Princess 8:25am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 8:40am Hana’s Helpline 9:00am Olivia 9:15am The Mr Men Show 9:30am George Shrinks 10:00am How to Take Stunning Pictures 10:30am Great South Run 2010 12:15pm Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 1:15pm Cowboy Builders 2:15pm Indian Uprising 3:45pm Uptown Girls 5:35pm Surf’s Up 7:15pm 7:20pm 9:00pm 11:05pm

Five News Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Bad Santa Buying the Cow

12:50am SuperCasino 4:05am Wildlife SOS 4:30am Wildlife SOS 4:50am Rough Guide To 5:00am Hana’s Helpline 5:10am The Milkshake! Show 5:35am Thomas & Friends

6:10am Cash in the Celebrity Attic 7:00am Funniest Pets and People 7:30am Funniest Pets and People 8:00am Robin Hood 9:00am Total Wipeout USA 10:00am My Girl 12:00pm World’s Strictest Parents USA 1:00pm World’s Strictest Parents USA 2:00pm World’s Strictest Parents USA 2:50pm Funniest Pets and People 3:00pm My Girl 5:00pm Sanctuary 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 11:20pm

Total Wipeout USA MasterChef Australia Who Do You Think You Are? The Sum of All Fears Traffic Cops

12:20am Spooks 1:30am Who Do You Think You Are? 2:25am Funniest Pets and People

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Monday 25 October 6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Animal 24:7 10:00am BBC News; Weather 10:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:00am Cowboy Trap 11:45am BBC News; Weather 11:45am To Buy or Not to Buy 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News; Weather 1:30pm Regional News and Weather 1:45pm Doctors 2:15pm Land Girls 3:00pm BBC News; Weather; Regional News 3:05pm Copycats 3:35pm Bernard 3:35pm Big Babies 3:50pm Shaun the Sheep 4:00pm Hotel Trubble 4:30pm Deadly 60 Bite Size 4:30pm Blue Peter 5:00pm Newsround 5:15pm Weakest Link 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:25pm 10:35pm 11:20pm

BBC News BBC London News The One Show BBC News; Regional News Inside Out EastEnders Panorama Spooks BBC News Regional News and Weather Ask Rhod Gilbert The Graham Norton Show

12:05am Damages

6:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Football Special 10:30am Super Sunday: The Last Word 11:00am Spanish Football 12:30pm Scottish Premier League Football 1:00pm Football Special 2:30pm Super Sunday: The Last Word 3:00pm Spanish Football 5:00pm Super Sunday: The Last Word 5:30pm Soccer AM: The Best Bits 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 11:30pm

Netbusters Sky Sports News at Seven Live Football League Netbusters SPL Round-Up A League of Their Own Premier League Review

6:00am Children’s TV 8:55am Big Barn Farm 9:05am Buzz and Tell 9:10am Tinga Tinga Tales 9:25am The Large Family 9:40am Toddworld 9:50am Pingu 10:00am Waybuloo 10:20am Clifford 10:30am Pablo the Little Red Fox 10:35am 3rd & Bird 10:50am Wibbly Pig 11:00am In the Night Garden 11:30am Animal Park 12:00pm Daily Politics 12:30pm GMT with George Alagiah 1:00pm Due South 1:45pm Film 2010 with Claudia Winkleman 2:15pm Instant Restaurant 3:00pm Diagnosis Murder 3:45pm Flog It! 4:30pm Pointless 5:15pm The Hairy Bikers’ Cook Off 6:00pm 6:30pm

7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm

10:00pm 10:30pm 10:30pm 11:20pm

Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two Michael Wood’s Story of England University Challenge MasterChef: The Professionals Horizon: Miracle Cure? A Decade of the Human Genome Genius with Dave Gorman Weather Newsnight A Life without Work

6:00am The Biggest Loser US 7:00am Brainiac: History Abuse 8:00am Oops TV 9:00am Zoo Vet at Large 9:30am Zoo Vet at Large 10:00am Bones 11:00am Super Nurses 11:30am The Secret Guide to Women’s Health 12:00pm The Biggest Loser US 1:00pm Project Runway 2:00pm Bones 3:00pm Stargate Atlantis 4:00pm Stargate Atlantis 5:00pm Malcolm in the Middle 5:30pm Futurama 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

22 October 2010 - 28 October 2010

Oops TV The Simpsons The Simpsons The Middle Fat Families Wives NCIS: Los Angeles Bones

6:00am Daybreak 8:30am Lorraine 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 12:30pm Loose Women 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:55pm London News and Weather 2:00pm 60 Minute Makeover 3:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:59pm London Weather 4:00pm Midsomer Murders 5:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 10:35pm 11:35pm

London Tonight ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street Wild Britain with Ray Mears Coronation Street Whitechapel ITV News at Ten and Weather London News and Weather Real Crime: The Cat and Mouse Killer Greatest Cities of the World with Griff Rhys Jones

6:00am The Treacle People 6:15am Planet Cook 6:35am Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00am Freshly Squeezed 7:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 7:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25am Frasier 8:55am According to Jim 9:25am Coach Trip 9:55am Coach Trip 10:25am Coach Trip 10:55am Coach Trip 11:30am Coach Trip 12:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 12:05pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 1:00pm The Bad News Bears 2:55pm Wogan’s Perfect Recall 3:25pm Countdown 4:10pm Deal or No Deal: Trick or Treat 5:00pm Come Dine with Me 5:30pm Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:10pm

The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Dispatches Titanic: The Mission The Million Pound Drop Live Ramsay’s Best Restaurant

12:35am ITV News Headlines 12:35am The Zone 2:35am UEFA Champions League Weekly 3:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:00am ITV Nightscreen

12:10am On Track 12:30am Bestival Presents Flaming Lips 12:45am Strummerville Sessions 1:00am Premier League Poker 1:55am Duvidha 3:20am ER

7:00am Fifth Gear 7:30am Fifth Gear 8:00am The Gadget Show 8:30am The Gadget Show 9:00am Top Gear 10:00am World Rally 11:00am Robot Wars Extreme 12:00pm Top Gear 1:00pm Top Gear 2:00pm The Gadget Show 2:30pm The Gadget Show 3:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 4:00pm Top Gear 5:00pm Top Gear

6:00am Home Shopping 6:30am Home Shopping 7:00am The Jerry Springer Show 7:25am The Jerry Springer Show 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Maury 8:55am Celebs 24/7 9:00am America’s Next Top Model 10:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 12:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1:00pm CSI: Miami 2:00pm Criminal Minds 3:00pm Ghost Whisperer 4:00pm Charmed 5:00pm Charmed

6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:40pm 10:20pm 10:55pm

The Gadget Show The Gadget Show World Rally Top Gear Ruddy Hell! It’s Harry and Paul The Armstrong & Miller Show Peep Show Dave’s One Night Stand

6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

America’s Next Top Model Four Weddings 16 and Pregnant America’s Next Top Model Party Wars Criminal Minds

6:00am Thomas & Friends 6:10am Roary the Racing Car 6:20am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 6:35am Funky Valley 6:40am Rupert Bear 6:50am Peppa Pig 6:55am Castle Farm 7:00am Little Princess 7:15am The Mr Men Show 7:30am Roary the Racing Car 7:45am Noddy in Toyland 8:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 8:15am Peppa Pig 8:25am Peppa Pig 8:35am Thomas & Friends 8:45am Igam Ogam 9:00am Big School 9:05am Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 9:15am The Wright Stuff 10:45am Trisha Goddard 11:45am House 12:40pm Five News 12:50pm Warship 1:45pm Neighbours 2:15pm Home and Away 2:50pm Animal Rescue Squad 3:05pm On Hostile Ground 5:00pm Weather 5:00pm Five News 5:30pm Neighbours 6:00pm 6:25pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm

10:00pm 11:00pm

Home and Away Live from Studio Five Five News at 7 How Do They Do It? The Gadget Show Rory and Paddy’s Even Greater British Adventure Russell and Katy Get Married Dangerous Minds

6:00am Funniest Pets and People 6:25am MasterChef Australia 7:15am Real Rescues 8:00am Casualty 9:00am The Bill 10:00am The Bill 11:00am Casualty 12:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 1:00pm MasterChef Australia 2:00pm Trawlermen 2:40pm My Family 3:20pm My Family 4:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 5:00pm Trawlermen 5:40pm My Family 6:20pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

My Family MasterChef Australia Primeval Traffic Cops Emergency Bikers Sanctuary

12:05am Spooks 1:15am Shark 2:10am Trawlermen 3:00am Close

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Tuesday 26 October 6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Animal 24:7 10:00am BBC News; Weather 10:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:00am Cowboy Trap 11:45am BBC News; Weather 11:45am To Buy or Not to Buy 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News; Weather 1:30pm Regional News and Weather 1:45pm Doctors 2:15pm Land Girls 3:00pm BBC News; Weather; Regional News 3:05pm Copycats 3:35pm Bernard 3:35pm Big Babies 3:50pm Shaun the Sheep 4:00pm My Genius Idea 4:30pm Deadly 60 Bite Size 4:30pm Blue Peter 5:00pm Newsround 5:15pm Weakest Link 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:25pm 10:35pm 10:45pm 11:40pm 11:40pm

BBC News BBC London News The One Show BBC News; Regional News EastEnders Holby City Crimewatch BBC News Regional News and Weather Crimewatch Update Traffic Cops Weatherview The Love Letter

6:00am Children’s TV 7:00am Arthur 7:15am League of Super Evil 7:25am Newsround 7:30am Deadly 60 8:00am Mission: 2110 8:30am LazyTown 8:55am Big Barn Farm 9:05am Buzz and Tell 9:10am Tinga Tinga Tales 9:25am The Large Family 9:40am Toddworld 9:50am Pingu 10:00am Waybuloo 10:20am Clifford 10:30am Pablo the Little Red Fox 10:35am 3rd & Bird 10:50am Wibbly Pig 11:00am In the Night Garden 11:30am Animal Park 12:00pm Daily Politics 12:30pm GMT with George Alagiah 1:00pm Due South 1:45pm Ready Steady Cook 2:15pm Instant Restaurant 3:00pm Diagnosis Murder 3:45pm Flog It! 4:30pm Pointless 5:15pm The Hairy Bikers’ Cook Off 6:00pm 6:30pm

7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:20pm

1:05am See Hear

6:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Netbusters 9:30am Football League 11:00am SPL Round-Up 11:30am Netbusters 12:00pm Soccer AM: The Best Bits 1:00pm Football League 2:30pm Premier League Review 3:30pm Netbusters 4:00pm Soccer AM: The Best Bits 5:00pm Premier League Review 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 10:30pm 11:30pm

Revista De La Liga Sky Sports News at Seven Soccer Special Revista De La Liga A-League

12:00am Carling Cup Football 1:30am Revista De La Liga 2:30am Football Asia 3:00am Carling Cup Football

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Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two Coast MasterChef: The Professionals Whites Harry & Paul Later Live - with Jools Holland Newsnight Wonderland: The British in Bed

6:00am The Biggest Loser US 7:00am Brainiac: History Abuse 8:00am Oops TV 9:00am Zoo Vet at Large 9:30am Zoo Vet at Large 10:00am Bones 11:00am Kim’s Rude Awakening 11:30am The Real A&E 12:00pm The Biggest Loser US 1:00pm Project Runway 2:00pm Bones 3:00pm Stargate Atlantis 4:00pm Stargate Atlantis 5:00pm Malcolm in the Middle 5:30pm Futurama 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Oops TV The Simpsons The Simpsons The Middle Fat Families Stargate Universe Fringe A League of Their Own

6:00am Daybreak 8:30am Lorraine 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 12:30pm Loose Women 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:55pm London News and Weather 2:00pm 60 Minute Makeover 3:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:59pm London Weather 4:00pm Midsomer Murders 5:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 10:35pm 11:35pm

Weather London Tonight ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Grimefighters Fiddles, Cheats & Scams 71 Degrees North ITV News at Ten and Weather London News and Weather Homes from Hell Swingtown

6:05am The Treacle People 6:15am Planet Cook 6:35am Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00am Freshly Squeezed 7:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 7:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25am Frasier 8:55am According to Jim 9:25am Coach Trip 9:55am Coach Trip 10:25am Coach Trip 10:55am Coach Trip 11:30am Coach Trip 12:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 12:05pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 1:10pm Courage of Lassie 2:55pm Wogan’s Perfect Recall 3:25pm Countdown 4:10pm Deal or No Deal: Trick or Treat 5:00pm Come Dine with Me 5:30pm Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm

12:25am ITV News Headlines 12:25am The Zone 2:25am The Rockford Files 3:20am The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:15am ITV Nightscreen 5:30am ITV Morning News

7:00am Fifth Gear 7:30am Fifth Gear 8:00am The Gadget Show 8:30am The Gadget Show 9:00am Top Gear 10:00am World Rally 11:00am Robot Wars Extreme 12:00pm Top Gear 1:00pm Top Gear 2:00pm The Gadget Show 2:30pm The Gadget Show 3:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 4:00pm Top Gear 5:00pm The Best of Top Gear 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:40pm 11:20pm

The Gadget Show The Gadget Show Ray Mears’ Wild Food Top Gear QI XL Argumental Mock the Week Have I Got Old News for You

11:05pm

The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Wedding House Ramsay’s Best Restaurant The Million Pound Drop Live Seven Days

12:10am Pink: Video Exclusive 12:15am Late Night Poker 1:15am Beach Volleyball 2:10am Freesports on 4: Freeze 3:00am KOTV Boxing Weekly

6:00am Home Shopping 6:30am Home Shopping 7:00am The Jerry Springer Show 7:25am The Jerry Springer Show 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Maury 8:55am Celebs 24/7 9:00am America’s Next Top Model 10:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 12:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1:00pm CSI: Miami 2:00pm Criminal Minds 3:00pm Ghost Whisperer 4:00pm Charmed 5:00pm Charmed 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

America’s Next Top Model Four Weddings America’s Next Top Model I Hate My Mum Nikita Criminal Minds

6:00am Thomas & Friends 6:10am Roary the Racing Car 6:20am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 6:35am Funky Valley 6:40am Rupert Bear 6:50am Peppa Pig 6:55am Castle Farm 7:00am Little Princess 7:15am The Mr Men Show 7:30am Roary the Racing Car 7:45am Noddy in Toyland 8:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 8:15am Peppa Pig 8:25am Peppa Pig 8:35am Thomas & Friends 8:45am Igam Ogam 9:00am Big School 9:05am Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 9:15am The Wright Stuff 10:45am Trisha Goddard 11:45am House 12:40pm Five News 12:50pm Warship 1:45pm Neighbours 2:15pm Home and Away 2:50pm Animal Rescue Squad 3:05pm Two Mothers for Zachary 5:00pm Weather 5:00pm Five News 5:30pm Neighbours 6:00pm 6:25pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Home and Away Live from Studio Five Five News at 7 Street Market Chefs Sea Patrol UK CSI: Miami Five News Update CSI: NY CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

6:00am Funniest Pets and People 6:25am MasterChef Australia 7:15am Real Rescues 8:00am Casualty 9:00am The Bill 10:00am The Bill 11:00am Casualty 12:00pm Real Rescues 1:00pm MasterChef Australia 2:00pm Outtake TV 2:40pm My Family 3:20pm My Family 4:00pm Outtake TV 4:40pm Primeval 5:40pm My Family 6:20pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

My Family MasterChef Australia The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook Primeval Sanctuary Torchwood My Supermodel Baby

12:00am Spooks

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Wednesday 27 October 6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Animal 24:7 10:00am BBC News; Weather 10:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:00am Cowboy Trap 11:45am BBC News; Weather 11:45am To Buy or Not to Buy 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News; Weather 1:30pm Regional News and Weather 1:45pm Doctors 2:15pm Land Girls 3:00pm BBC News; Weather; Regional News 3:05pm Copycats 3:35pm Bernard 3:35pm Big Babies 3:50pm Shaun the Sheep 4:00pm Deadly 60 Bite Size 4:00pm Little Howard’s Big Question 4:30pm Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab: The Experiments 4:30pm The Sarah Jane Adventures 5:00pm Newsround 5:15pm Weakest Link 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:25pm 10:35pm 10:45pm 11:25pm

BBC News BBC London News The One Show Helicopter Heroes Waterloo Road The Apprentice BBC News Regional News and Weather The National Lottery Draws Film 2010 with Claudia Winkleman National Lottery Update

6:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Carling Cup Football 10:30am Football Asia 11:00am Revista De La Liga 12:00pm ALeague 12:30pm Carling Cup Football 2:00pm Football Asia 2:30pm Revista De La Liga 3:30pm A-League 4:00pm Football Asia 4:30pm Carling Cup Football 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 10:00pm 11:30pm

Football Asia FIFA Futbol Mundial Sky Sports News at Seven Soccer Special You’re on Sky Sports!

FIFA Futbol Mundial

12:00am Carling Cup Football 1:30am Total Rugby 2:00am FIFA Futbol Mundial 2:30am You’re on Sky Sports!

6:00am Children’s TV 7:00am Arthur 7:15am League of Super Evil 7:25am Newsround 7:30am Deadly 60 8:00am Mission: 2110 8:30am LazyTown 8:55am Big Barn Farm 9:05am Buzz and Tell 9:10am Tinga Tinga Tales 9:25am The Large Family 9:40am Toddworld 9:50am Pingu 10:00am Waybuloo 10:20am Clifford 10:30am Pablo the Little Red Fox 10:35am 3rd & Bird 10:50am Wibbly Pig 11:00am In the Night Garden 11:30am Daily Politics 1:00pm See Hear 1:30pm Ready Steady Cook 2:15pm Instant Restaurant 3:00pm Diagnosis Murder 3:45pm Flog It! 4:30pm Pointless 5:15pm The Hairy Bikers’ Cook Off 6:00pm 6:30pm

7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm

10:00pm 10:30pm 10:30pm 11:20pm

Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two Escape to the Country MasterChef: The Professionals Wonderland - Mad Cats and Englishwomen The Apprentice: You’re Fired!

Weather Newsnight Whites

6:00am The Biggest Loser US 7:00am Brainiac: History Abuse 8:00am Oops TV 9:00am Zoo Vet at Large 9:30am Zoo Vet at Large 10:00am Bones 11:00am Kim’s Rude Awakening 11:30am Babies at Risk 12:00pm The Biggest Loser US 1:00pm Project Runway 2:00pm Bones 3:00pm Stargate Atlantis 4:00pm Stargate Atlantis 5:00pm Malcolm in the Middle 5:30pm Futurama

6:00am Daybreak 8:30am Lorraine 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 12:30pm Loose Women 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:55pm London News and Weather 2:00pm 60 Minute Makeover 3:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:59pm London Weather 4:00pm Midsomer Murders 5:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm

6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:55pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 10:35pm

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Oops TV The Simpsons The Simpsons The Middle Fat Families Bones Lie to Me Gladiator

ITV News at Ten and Weather London News and Weather No Reservations

9:00pm 10:00pm 11:05pm

12:35am ITV News Headlines 12:35am The Zone 2:35am Shalako 4:30am The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:25am ITV Nightscreen 5:30am ITV Morning News

7:00am Fifth Gear 7:30am Fifth Gear 8:00am The Gadget Show 8:30am The Gadget Show 9:00am The Best of Top Gear 10:00am World Rally 11:00am Robot Wars Extreme 12:00pm Top Gear 1:00pm The Best of Top Gear 2:00pm The Gadget Show 2:30pm The Gadget Show 3:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 4:00pm Top Gear 5:00pm The Best of Top Gear 6:00pm

6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

London Tonight ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Agatha Christie’s Poirot

6:05am The Treacle People 6:15am Planet Cook 6:35am Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00am Freshly Squeezed 7:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 7:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25am Frasier 8:55am According to Jim 9:25am Coach Trip 9:55am Coach Trip 10:25am Coach Trip 10:55am Coach Trip 11:30am Coach Trip 12:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 12:05pm My Eden 12:15pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 1:15pm The Hound of the Baskervilles 2:55pm Wogan’s Perfect Recall 3:25pm Countdown 4:10pm Deal or No Deal: Trick or Treat 5:00pm Come Dine with Me 5:30pm Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals

6:40pm 7:20pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:40pm 10:15pm 10:55pm

Ray Mears’ Extreme Survival Have I Got News for You Everest ER The Best of Top Gear Not Going Out Peep Show QI Mock the Week

The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Buried Alive: The Chilean Mine Rescue Grand Designs The Million Pound Drop Live The Event

1:05am 4Play: Rumer 1:15am The Album Chart Show Spotlight 1:30am We Are Together 3:05am Brothers & Sisters

6:00am Home Shopping 6:30am Home Shopping 7:00am The Jerry Springer Show 7:25am The Jerry Springer Show 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Maury 8:55am Celebs 24/7 9:00am America’s Next Top Model 10:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 12:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1:00pm CSI: Miami 2:00pm Criminal Minds 3:00pm Ghost Whisperer 4:00pm Charmed 5:00pm Charmed 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

America’s Next Top Model Four Weddings Psychic Sally: On the Road Ghost Whisperer Make Me a Man Criminal Minds

6:00am Thomas & Friends 6:10am Roary the Racing Car 6:20am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 6:35am Funky Valley 6:40am Rupert Bear 6:50am Peppa Pig 6:55am Castle Farm 7:00am Little Princess 7:15am The Mr Men Show 7:30am Roary the Racing Car 7:45am Noddy in Toyland 8:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 8:15am Peppa Pig 8:25am Peppa Pig 8:35am Thomas & Friends 8:45am Igam Ogam 9:00am Big School 9:05am Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 9:15am The Wright Stuff 10:45am Trisha Goddard 11:45am House 12:40pm Five News 12:50pm Warship 1:45pm Neighbours 2:15pm Home and Away 2:50pm Animal Rescue Squad 3:10pm Murder among Friends 5:00pm Weather 5:00pm Five News 5:30pm Neighbours 6:00pm 6:25pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:55pm

Home and Away Live from Studio Five Five News at 7 Five News Update How Do They Do It? Five News at 9 Cowboy Builders NCIS Law & Order: Criminal Intent Law & Order Poker

6:00am Funniest Pets and People 6:25am MasterChef Australia 6:45am A Life of Grime 7:10am Real Rescues 8:00am Casualty 9:00am The Bill 10:00am The Bill 11:00am Casualty 12:00pm Real Rescues 1:00pm MasterChef Australia 1:30pm The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook 2:00pm Outtake TV 2:40pm My Family 3:50pm Funniest Pets and People 4:15pm Outtake TV 4:55pm Primeval 5:55pm My Family 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

MasterChef Australia Primeval My Supermodel Baby World’s Strictest Parents USA Tool Academy

12:00am Spooks

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Thursday 28 October 6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Animal 24:7 10:00am BBC News; Weather 10:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:00am Cowboy Trap 11:45am BBC News; Weather 11:45am To Buy or Not to Buy 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News; Weather 1:30pm Regional News and Weather 1:45pm Doctors 2:15pm Land Girls 3:00pm BBC News; Weather; Regional News 3:05pm Copycats 3:35pm Bernard 3:35pm Big Babies 3:50pm Shaun the Sheep 4:00pm Deadly 60 4:30pm Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab: The Experiments 4:30pm The Sarah Jane Adventures 5:00pm Newsround 5:15pm Weakest Link 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 10:25pm 10:35pm 11:35pm 11:35pm

BBC News BBC London News The One Show BBC News; Regional News EastEnders Watchdog Have I Got News for You Reggie Perrin BBC News Regional News and Weather Question Time Holiday Weatherview This Week

6:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Carling Cup Football 10:30am FIFA Futbol Mundial 11:00am Transworld Sport 12:00pm Total Rugby 12:30pm Carling Cup Football 2:00pm Transworld Sport 3:00pm FIFA Futbol Mundial 3:30pm Carling Cup Football 5:00pm Total Rugby 5:30pm FIFA Futbol Mundial 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Carling Cup Football Sky Sports News at Seven Premier League World The Rugby Club Ringside Time of Our Lives Carling Cup Football

12:00am Ringside

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6:00am Children’s TV 7:00am Arthur 7:15am League of Super Evil 7:25am Newsround 7:30am Deadly 60 8:00am The Slammer 8:30am LazyTown 8:55am Big Barn Farm 9:05am Buzz and Tell 9:10am Tinga Tinga Tales 9:25am The Large Family 9:40am Toddworld 9:50am Pingu 10:00am Waybuloo 10:20am Clifford 10:30am Pablo the Little Red Fox 10:35am 3rd & Bird 10:50am Wibbly Pig 11:00am In the Night Garden 11:30am Animal Park 12:00pm Daily Politics 12:30pm GMT with George Alagiah 1:00pm Due South 1:45pm Ready Steady Cook 2:15pm Instant Restaurant 3:00pm Diagnosis Murder 3:45pm Flog It! 4:30pm Pointless 5:15pm The Hairy Bikers’ Cook Off 6:00pm 6:30pm

7:00pm

8:00pm 8:30pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 10:30pm

Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two Keith Richards: A Culture Show Special Nigella Kitchen Autumnwatch 2010 Autumnwatch Unsprung Never Mind the Buzzcocks Newsnight

6:00am The Biggest Loser US 7:00am Brainiac: History Abuse 8:00am Oops TV 9:00am Zoo Vet at Large 9:30am Zoo Vet at Large 10:00am Bones 11:00am Kim’s Rude Awakening 11:30am Medical Emergency 12:00pm The Biggest Loser US 1:00pm Project Runway 2:00pm Bones 3:00pm Stargate Atlantis 4:00pm Stargate Atlantis 5:00pm Malcolm in the Middle 5:30pm Futurama 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm

Oops TV The Simpsons The Middle The Simpsons Modern Family The Simpsons An Idiot Abroad A League of Their Own

6:00am Daybreak 8:30am Lorraine 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 12:30pm Loose Women 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:55pm London News and Weather 2:00pm 60 Minute Makeover 3:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:59pm London Weather 4:00pm Midsomer Murders 5:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 6:00pm Weather 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 10:35pm

London Tonight ITV News and Weather Emmerdale How Safe Are Our Borders?: Tonight Emmerdale Coronation Street Monte Carlo or Bust ITV News at Ten and Weather London News and Weather Rambo: First Blood, Part II

12:25am ITV News Headlines 12:25am The Zone 2:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 3:20am How Safe Are Our Borders?: Tonight 3:45am ITV Nightscreen 5:30am ITV Morning News

7:00am Fifth Gear 7:30am Fifth Gear 8:00am The Gadget Show 8:30am The Gadget Show 9:00am The Best of Top Gear 10:00am World Rally 11:00am Robot Wars Extreme 12:00pm The Best of Top Gear 1:00pm The Best of Top Gear 2:00pm The Gadget Show 2:30pm The Gadget Show 3:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 4:00pm The Best of Top Gear 5:00pm The Best of Top Gear 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:40pm 10:20pm 11:00pm

The Gadget Show Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends The Best of Top Gear Mock the Week QI QI Dave’s One Night Stand

6:10am Sali Mali 6:15am Planet Cook 6:35am Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00am Freshly Squeezed 7:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 7:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25am Frasier 8:55am According to Jim 9:25am Coach Trip 9:55am Coach Trip 10:25am Coach Trip 10:55am Coach Trip 11:30am Coach Trip 12:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 12:05pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 1:05pm Born Free 2:55pm Wogan’s Perfect Recall 3:25pm Countdown 4:10pm Deal or No Deal: Trick or Treat 5:00pm Come Dine with Me 5:30pm Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:05pm

The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News 4thought.tv River Cottage Every Day Child Genius: Five Years On The Million Pound Drop Live True Blood

12:15am Reaper 1:10am King of the Hill 1:30am King of the Hill 1:55am Dispatches 2:45am Unreported World 3:10am Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

6:00am Home Shopping 6:30am Home Shopping 7:00am The Jerry Springer Show 7:25am The Jerry Springer Show 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Maury 8:55am Celebs 24/7 9:00am America’s Next Top Model 10:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 12:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1:00pm CSI: Miami 2:00pm Criminal Minds 3:00pm Ghost Whisperer 4:00pm Charmed 5:00pm Charmed 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

America’s Next Top Model Private Practice Drop Dead Diva Nikita Chuck Criminal Minds

6:00am Children’s TV 7:00am Little Princess 7:15am The Mr Men Show 7:30am Roary the Racing Car 7:45am Noddy in Toyland 8:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 8:15am Peppa Pig 8:25am Peppa Pig 8:35am Thomas & Friends 8:45am Igam Ogam 9:00am Big School 9:05am Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 9:15am The Wright Stuff 10:45am Trisha Goddard 11:45am House 12:40pm Five News 12:50pm Warship 1:45pm Neighbours 2:15pm Home and Away 2:50pm Animal Rescue Squad 3:10pm Suburban Madness 5:00pm Weather 5:00pm Five News 5:30pm Neighbours 6:00pm 6:25pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:00pm

9:00pm 11:05pm

Home and Away Live from Studio Five Five News at 7 Five News Update Jaguar Adventure with Nigel Marven Five News at 9 Escape from Alcatraz: The True Story Life After Armageddon Impaled

12:05am SuperCasino 4:00am House Doctor 4:25am Brian Sewell’s Grand Tour

6:00am Funniest Pets and People 6:25am MasterChef Australia 7:15am Heir Hunters 8:00am Casualty 9:00am The Bill 10:00am The Bill 11:00am Casualty 12:00pm Real Rescues 1:00pm MasterChef Australia 2:00pm Outtake TV 2:40pm My Family 3:50pm Funniest Pets and People 4:15pm Outtake TV 4:55pm Primeval 5:55pm My Family 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm

MasterChef Australia The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook Primeval Motorway Cops: A Traffic Cops Special Dalziel & Pascoe

12:20am Spooks 1:40am Traffic Cops

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BBC News Weather BBC London News BBC News; Weather The One Show EastEnders QI New Tricks BBC News Regional News and Weather The Graham Norton Show The National Lottery Draws Weatherview Halloween: Resurrection

6:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Carling Cup Football 10:00am Ringside 11:00am Premier League World 11:30am Carling Cup Football 12:30pm Ringside 1:30pm ITM Cup Rugby Union 3:30pm Carling Cup Football 4:30pm Ringside 5:30pm Football League Weekend 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm

Premier League Preview Sky Sports News at Seven Live Victory Shield Football Football’s Greatest Take It Like a Fan Premier League Preview Football League Weekend

6:00am Children’s TV 7:00am Arthur 7:15am League of Super Evil 7:25am Newsround 7:30am Deadly 60 8:00am The Slammer 8:30am LazyTown 8:55am Big Barn Farm 9:05am Buzz and Tell 9:10am Tinga Tinga Tales 9:25am The Large Family 9:40am Toddworld 9:50am Pingu 10:00am Waybuloo 10:20am Clifford 10:30am Pablo the Little Red Fox 10:35am 3rd & Bird 10:50am Wibbly Pig 11:00am In the Night Garden 11:30am Animal Park 12:00pm Daily Politics 12:30pm GMT with George Alagiah 1:00pm Due South 1:45pm Ready Steady Cook 2:15pm Instant Restaurant 3:00pm Diagnosis Murder 3:45pm Flog It! 4:30pm Pointless 5:15pm The Hairy Bikers’ Cook Off 6:00pm Eggheads 6:30pm S trictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 7:00pm The Big Silence 8:00pm Mastermind 8:30pm Gardeners’ World 9:00pm A Life without Work 10:00pm The Stephen K Amos Show 10:30pm Newsnight 11:00pm Weather 11:00pm The Review Show 11:50pm Later with Jools Holland

6:00am The Biggest Loser US 7:00am Brainiac: History Abuse 8:00am Oops TV 9:00am Zoo Vet at Large 9:30am Zoo Vet at Large 10:00am Bones 11:00am Kim’s Rude Awakening 11:30am New Parent Nightmares 12:00pm The Biggest Loser US 1:00pm Project Runway 2:00pm Bones 3:00pm Stargate Atlantis 4:00pm Stargate Atlantis 5:00pm WWE Superstars 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

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Oops TV The Simpsons The Simpsons The Middle Oops TV House Thorne: Sleepyhead Stargate Universe

6:00am Daybreak 8:30am Lorraine 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 12:30pm Loose Women 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:55pm London News and Weather 2:00pm 60 Minute Makeover 3:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:59pm London Weather 4:00pm Midsomer Murders 5:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm

8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 10:35pm

London Tonight ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street

Cheetah Kingdom Coronation Street Paul O’Grady Live ITV News at Ten and Weather London News and Weather The Amityville Horror

7:00am Fifth Gear 7:30am Fifth Gear 8:00am The Gadget Show 8:30am The Gadget Show 9:00am The Best of Top Gear 10:00am The Best of Top Gear 11:00am Robot Wars Extreme 12:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 1:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 2:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 3:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 4:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 5:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:40pm 10:40pm 11:20pm

Robot Wars Extreme Robot Wars Extreme The Best of Top Gear Have I Got Old News for You QI XL Mock the Week Dave’s One Night Stand

6:10am Sali Mali 6:15am Planet Cook 6:35am Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00am Freshly Squeezed 7:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 7:55am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25am Frasier 8:55am According to Jim 9:25am Coach Trip 9:55am Coach Trip 10:25am Coach Trip 10:55am Coach Trip 11:30am Coach Trip 12:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 12:05pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 1:10pm Living Free 2:55pm Wogan’s Perfect Recall 3:25pm Countdown 4:10pm Deal or No Deal: Trick or Treat 5:00pm Come Dine with Me 5:30pm Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals

6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:25pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:20pm

The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Unreported World Come Dine with Me The Event The Million Pound Drop Live Saw IV

6:00am Home Shopping 6:30am Home Shopping 7:00am The Jerry Springer Show 7:25am The Jerry Springer Show 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Maury 8:55am Celebs 24/7 9:00am America’s Next Top Model 10:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 12:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1:00pm CSI: Miami 2:00pm Criminal Minds 3:00pm Ghost Whisperer 4:00pm Charmed 5:00pm Charmed 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

America’s Next Top Model Four Weddings White Collar Medium CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Criminal Minds

6:00am Thomas & Friends 6:10am Roary the Racing Car 6:20am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 6:35am Funky Valley 6:40am Rupert Bear 6:50am Peppa Pig 6:55am Castle Farm 7:00am Little Princess 7:15am The Mr Men Show 7:30am Roary the Racing Car 7:45am Noddy in Toyland 8:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 8:15am Peppa Pig 8:25am Peppa Pig 8:35am Thomas & Friends 8:45am Igam Ogam 9:00am Big School 9:05am Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 9:15am The Wright Stuff 10:45am Trisha Goddard 11:45am House 12:40pm Five News 12:50pm Warship 1:45pm Neighbours 2:15pm Home and Away 2:50pm Animal Rescue Squad 3:05pm Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman 5:00pm Weather 5:00pm Five News 5:30pm Neighbours 6:00pm 6:25pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:55pm 11:55pm

Home and Away Live from Studio Five Five News at 7 Fifth Gear Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers The Mentalist Law & Order: Special Victims Unit CSI: Miami Cops in Crisis

6:00am Funniest Pets and People 6:25am MasterChef Australia 6:50am A Life of Grime 7:15am Heir Hunters 8:00am Casualty 9:00am The Bill 10:00am The Bill 11:00am Casualty 12:00pm Real Rescues 1:00pm MasterChef Australia 1:30pm Outtake TV 2:00pm Outtake TV 2:40pm My Family 3:20pm My Family 4:00pm Outtake TV 4:40pm Primeval 5:40pm My Family 6:20pm 7:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:40pm 11:35pm

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JOE ‘IN MY OPINION’ FERGUSON Weekly Update Email: joe.ferguson@canarianweekly.com

SO the £113 million has been paid out to the lucky lottery winner. The largest-ever payout in European history is to be enjoyed by one single person.

And I hope it brings whoever had the luck of the draw all the happiness in the world. It took him two weeks to come forward for whatever reason.

I suppose we will never know if it is a single man or woman, or a syndicate winner, but what would have been going through this person’s mind (assume he’s a man) when he realised he had all the numbers?

The feeling of knowing you will never have to worry about paying the bills again would be just the best. I actually do know what that feeling is like, but more on that in a minute.

But for the last two weeks, it amazed me that over 1,000 people tried their luck and said the winning ticket was theirs!

The amount of excuses would have made Hans Christian Anderson a very rich man with fairytales! The stories ranged from “The dog ate it” to “We just had a baby and obviously the ticket was lost in the delivery

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Wotta Lotto rubbish! room”! How could any one in his right mind believe that it would be that easy to make a call and think the organisers would just say: “That is fine. We believe you.

The money will be in your hand tomorrow.”

But the fact is that it will happen again, by the same people, time and time again.

So what is the feeling to wake up and discover how rich you are? In 1999, I received a call from a very good friend who asked me to call round to his house before I went to work.

I thought this was very strange as he was a laid-back bloke and, if anything was on his mind, you always felt it could have waited until later in the day.

Anyway, I arrived at his home and was greeted by a face I did not recognise. It was him, but he looked as white as a ghost. I thought he’d had a death in the family and my heart sunk for him.

He just looked and me and

said: “I have won seven million on the Lottery.” At this point you would normally reply with the usual, “Are you joking”? and “Are you sure you checked the numbers correctly”?

But he went on to say he has already been in contact with the Lottery people, who confirmed he had won the full amount. I was obviously the first friend he had told and, as the colour returned to his face, he was spending it already.

Living on a council estate was no longer on his agenda and he wanted a Porsche that very day.

I explained to him that it would not be that easy as he still was in the red with his bank.

I was also sure the car dealership would not let him leave with a car, having just his word and the ticket.

So, after a few days, he decided to go public with the news.

And with that came the publicity. He wanted it all because his girlfriend of five years had

dumped him six months beforehand after she was caught cheating on him.

So he wanted her to know what she had lost. In fact, that should be HOW MUCH she lost!

There was a blaze of publicity and the cheque was handed out.

With that amount just going into your bank account, and coming from Camelot, it does not take three days to clear!

I got the call from him to take him to the Porsche garage, and he bought his brand-new car. It was still not that simple, though, just to drive away because they have their rules.

But because of the publicity, they gave him one on loan without any paperwork, and he was happy to take it.

He kept asking me what I wanted, and my answer every time was: I don’t want anything from you,” Because I was just happy to have our friendship. I could have had whatever, and it was to be paid for, but it never

entered my mind to take, or think what I could really have.

“We had a few dinners and he got me drunk, while I bought him a few in return. He moved into a hotel in Belfast City centre until an apartment was found for him, in which he could use his new home-cinema equipment.

The day he moved in, a load of us helped him take his personal stuff out of the old house.

When we arrived, I could not believe the amount of letters we saw he had received in two weeks, begging for money.

Out of the thousands, I am sure there were real difficulties from people finding it hard to cope. But why start begging when you hear of a Lottery winner? Why don’t they beg big corporations or, when they see a huge mansion on a road, take the address and beg them?

But it happens all the time. He wanted to read them all and help out, as that is the type of guy he is. I talked him out of this,

saying: “If you give in over one begging letter, you may as well give the money away to all.

A few days later, he gave away a considerable amount to three charities, and he looked so pleased with himself. For me I felt very proud of him. I still keep in touch to this day and he has invested well.

He’s happily married with three kids, and lives a life he never would have believed with his upbringing. It really is the luck of the draw, and he is happy.

By the way, the girl who dumped him was in constant contact, begging to get back with him and saying how much she loved and missed him.

The day before he won, he would have had her back, but money changes people. For my friend, it showed what a selfcentered, cheating cow she really was.

She missed the boat … literally.

He has a yacht at his disposal in the South of France!

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launches Don’t use energy B&Q campaign to to waste money cut VAT on ‘green goods’

B&Q, the UK’s largest home improvement and garden centre retailer, has launched a petition for customers, colleagues and MPs to sign up to its campaign to get the VAT reduced on green goods.

THERE are all sorts of ways to cut costs in the home, and help the environment by reducing waste some quite obvious and others not so plain.

For instance, when you print out documents or articles from your computer, use both sides of the paper.

You’ll be surprised at the

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amount you save, especially as it’s not that cheap to buy over here.

Also, it’s a myth that a filling up your washing machine or dishwasher to capacity is costlier than two half-loads.

It’s a proven fact that one full load uses less energy.

And cut your amounts of washing power or liquid in half. You won’t notice any difference in the outcome because your clothes, sheets, etc, will be just as clean. But you’ll feel the dif-

ference in your pocket.

These few tips enhance the theory that advances in technology mean that the familiar brands we use around the house can work more efficiently, and use less resources.

Other cost-cutting measures include: · Don’t leave mobile phones on charge, and make sure you turn off all your electrical equipment - TV, computer, DVD player, etc - every night before going to bed.

You’d be surprised how much power is used by leaving them on stand-by day and night. · Try to buy goods with minimal packaging. And chose those with packaging that can be disposed of at local recycling points, found by some basuras over here. · Fix that dripping tap or make sure the taps are turned off completely whenever using them. Apart from the annoying drip, drip all day long enough water is wasted to fill a bath every week. · Use left-overs from meals to save time, money and waste. Yesterday’s chicken can be today’s chicken sandwich or tomorrow’s chicken curry. · Take shorter showers to save money. It’s lovely to stand underneath the shower and dream away for a while, but it’s a costly exercise in the long run. · Over here, it’s no use sprinkling water over your plants every day, because the sun simply burns it away in no time. Some plants need a good soaking day and night, but in the UK, two good soaks a week in dry weather should suffice.

Customers will be encouraged to sign up to the campaign by posting their support in a giant green piggy bank in store. The green piggy bank first made an appearance at The Prince of Wales’ ‘A Garden Party to Make a Difference’ staged in the gardens of Lancaster House, Clarence House and Marlborough House and now ‘forest friendly’ cardboard versions of the green pig will go in to B&Q’s largest stores this week and postcards will be sent to MPs. B&Q believes energy saving should be affordable for all and when surveyed, 95 per cent of its customers agreed that reducing VAT would encourage them to buy energy efficient products. And in an energy saving move B&Q will from this week pay the VAT on energy monitors meaning customers will be able to benefit from an extra 12.5 per cent off.

Using an energy monitor could lead to substantial savings each year. The average home can save £37 every year by turning off appliances rather than leaving on stand by. Lights and appliances account for 23 per cent of a household’s electricity consumption.

B&Q has evidence that price reductions through VAT cuts drives up sales of energy saving products like insulation and light bulbs.

There is real urgency to

this - the UK and the EU will miss targets for insulating homes and reducing carbon emissions without swift action to help customers do the right thing.

Euan Sutherland, CEO of B&Q and Kingfisher UK says; ”At B&Q we are committed to making it easier for our customers to green up their homes and we believe the Government and the European Commission must do more to help us make energy saving products affordable to all by cutting the VAT to five per cent.

That’s why we’re launching this petition which we will present to the Treasury later this year.”

B&Q and its parent company, Kingfisher plc have been lobbying the Government and the European Commission for over five years to reduce the VAT on green goods.

VAT is currently charged at the reduced rate for certain energy saving goods and services, but only if these are professionally installed by a third party.

Examples include solar panels and insulation materials.

If somebody wishes to buy goods and services of this kind and fit them to their own home themselves, VAT is charged at the standard rate.

Boilers, including very efficient combi-boilers incur VAT at the standard rate unless they are installed under a Government grants programme and there are some energy efficient products that are charged at the full standard rate in all cases, such as low energy light bulbs. There is also currently no VAT reduction for the electrical goods that are the most energy efficient in their product category e.g. goods that are A rated.

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Gardening

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DAVID HUDGELL Getting to the root of your gardening problems!

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Fuchsias are one of my personal favourites; but from time to time I have lost a number of plants for unknown reasons, which is strange, as in my opinion they are quite easy to grow – but fuchsia mite may be the answer.

However, now because of the risk of spreading fuchsia gall mite, Aculops fuchsiae, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is warning gardeners to be careful about sharing fuchsia plants and cuttings.

The mite was first detected in the UK by the RHS only three years ago when one of its members in Hampshire sent a sample of severely distorted growth on a fuchsia to the RHS members’ advisory service for diagnosis. Since then other samples of miteinfested fuchsias have been sent in every year and the mite is known to be widely distributed in Southern England from Kent to Devon.

“This is a devastating pest because it destroys the plant’s shoot tips and flowers. None of the pesticides available to gardeners will control it,” says Andrew Halstead, RHS Principal Entomologist. “Although the detection of fuchsia gall mite has to be notified to the Plant Health and Seeds Inspectorate at FERA (Food and Environment Research Agency) they are not taking any action on plants in private gardens.

We anticipate that infestations across the country will increase significantly in the next few years.”

There is little that gardeners can do about this pest except destroy infested plants to prevent the mites spreading to other fuchsias.

Late summer and autumn are good times to look for infested plants as gall mite damage should be obvious by then if the pest is present. In spring, vigorous new growth may mask the presence of the mites, particularly as they are likely to be present in lower numbers at that time of year.

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The RHS, the UK’s leading gardening charity, has expanded its network of Regional Campaign for School Gardening Advisors to help more than 300,000 school children in the North West get gardening.

This is the latest development in a nationwide campaign which aims to involve over 13,000 schools and 2.5 million children by January 2011.

and so is easily spread by the wind. It is also likely that bees visiting flowers on infested plants will pick up and transfer mites in a similar manner to pollen grains.

So if one plant has become infested it is likely that other fuchsias in the garden may be as well.

Symptoms of infestation develop gradually. Usually a reddening of the leaves is first noticed, especially at the shoot tips. As the mite numbers increase leaves, flowers and the shoot tips become deformed and swollen. Finally all new growth stops developing.

Normally the RHS only provides its free diagnostic service to its members.

However, because of the charity’s concern about the spread of this relatively new pest and the damage it does it has opened the service to non members

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who believe they might have an infested fuchsia plant.

Gardeners, therefore, who suspect they may have fuchsia gall mite can send or bring samples of affected shoots in sealed polythene bags to Gardening Advice, RHS Garden, Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB. Digital images of damaged plants can also be sent to gardeningadvice@rhs.org.uk.

The charity advises that fuchsia leaves that are misshapen with many small holes, but are green and of normal thickness, have been damaged by bugs.

Fuchsia gall mite causes thickening and severe distortion of the foliage, which may be reddish pink or yellowish brown.

“Fuchsias are popular garden plants because of their long flowering period in mid – late summer,” says Andrew. “As this pest

becomes more widespread I anticipate that their popularity will go into sharp decline. Apart from losing the showy colours they add to our gardens we may also lose the spectacular hedgerows of fuchsias in Cornwall and Devon.

The RHS recommends that any plants showing symptoms of infestation should be dug up and burnt or buried, as there are currently no other effective control measures available for use in gardens.

Neighbours should be encouraged to do the same.

The charity also suggests leaving a gap of a year before trying to grow replacement fuchsias.

Fuchsias in garden centres and any cuttings or plants offered by friends should be checked carefully and rejected if there are any signs of distorted growth.

Recent research by the RHS shows that gardening can have an enormous impact on children’s wellbeing, learning and development. Schools which actively use a garden develop ‘resilient’, ‘ready to learn’ and ‘responsible‘ children, as well as helping them lead happier, healthier lives and acquire the essential skills they need to fulfil their potential and make a positive contribution to society as a whole.

The RHS Campaign for School Gardening encourages and supports schools to actively use a school garden. It provides resources and curriculum-based lesson plans to help schools use gardening as an effective way of delivering the curriculum. To date over 12,300 schools have signed up to the Campaign, of which 7,250 are primary schools.

This equates to just over 40% of all UK primary schools and more than two million children.

Andy Cannell has been appointed as RHS Regional Campaign for School Gardening Advisor (North

West). The role, funded by Manchester Airport, will support teachers and schools in the North West, providing advice, training and skills for teachers, and will work with children and communities to make the most of the opportunities to learn through gardening.

The appointment establishes a network of four RHS Regional Campaign for School Gardening Advisors providing teacher and pupil support in Yorkshire and Humber, the East of England and Greater London and now the North West.

Simon Thornton Wood, RHS Director of Science and Learning, says: “In the last three years we have engaged more than 12,300 UK schools with our Campaign for School Gardening, and our goal is to give every child in the UK the opportunity to garden at school.

“The Regional Advisors give schools the support they need to make the most of their resources, space and skills, and to develop a support network of families and engage the local community.

It is vital that the work we are doing with schools is fully integrated into school and community life to ensure long term, positive results for the future generation of gardeners.”

Wendy Sinfield, Community Relations Manager for Manchester Airport said: “This is the start of a three year agreement between the airport and the Royal Horticultural Society for a qualified horticulturalist to work in local primary schools promoting gardening, healthy living and supporting the sustainability curriculum. It’s something we’re keen to play a role in alongside our development of education in the area.

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Health & Beauty

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CARL PATTISON from Robot, answers your hair questions

DEAR CHRISTINE Your resident Agony Aunt Email: agony.aunt@canarianweekly.com

Email: carl.pattison@canarianweekly.com

Fast-forward to 2011 JUST as the catwalks are showing what you will be wearing next year now, I’m sticking my neck out and predicting what you could be wearing on your head this season.

We’ve had, over the last few months, big, backcombed, unstructured, and even curls made a comeback.

“Hairdressing has done an about-face. The emphasis hasn’t been on the cut, but more on the styling. We haven’t seen many “wow” cuts recently, so it’s about time we saw some precision cutting.

That means cuts that “fall” hair that needs little or no styling to look fantastic. I was taught to cut hair as it “fell”, and not to force any part of the client’s hair to do what it didn’t want to do.

So, to put things simply, think solid shapes, blunt edges, block fringes; even layering and texture will become heavier.

Okay, I’m not telepathic, but hairdressing is like fashion in that it turns full circle. We’re reverting slightly to the Eighties, but not in a “big perm” or “punk” type of way.

Think of the “Linda Evans” bob of the Eighties in Dynasty. This solid shape will be used, but minus backcombing and lacquer.

Sophisticated softness from up-to-date page boys will come through.

Asymmetrical shapes will still be at the forefront, and all these styles take minimal effort as the secret is in the

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cut. Even if you don’t embrace the whole idea, parts of these haircuts will show through. Colours will be solid, extremely dark, blonde, chocolate, but no wishywashy tones. Bright, bold and never dull.

This means condition and shine will be a must. You can’t have smooth and glossy when your hair is dry and frizzy.

Looking after your hair will go hand in hand with your haircut.

Over the last few years, fashion has taken a turn for the better as things have become more simplified.

There are no silly fashion trends (except the silly plastic flower worn on one side of your head at the moment).

Formal has become the norm, and the cut of clothes

has become more important as we want our outfits to last, and not date as quickly.

Recession-proofing, in other words.

The same can be said for our hair, we want styles that look good, out of the salon as well as in.

So if you’re thinking “what next”? for your hair, learn to use your hairdryer again, ditch the “I’ve-just-ironedmy-hair look” and learn to style your hair again.

With the help of your hairdresser, you should be learning to use big, round brushes, flat brushes - and using your irons to create smooth fullness.

Ask us and we’ll show you how. From styling, to how to keep your new style in perfect condition.

Dear Christine, The office Casanova has no shame and is very flirty and charming, basically pressing all the right buttons and saying the things women like to hear.

He’s married with two small children, yet he has slept with ten women in the building to my knowledge, and they just think it’s the done thing. They don’t seem to even know that he slags them off behind their backs.

I am the only one who has not succumbed to his manipulative ways and because of that, he’s getting really nasty with me.

I sit next to him and just want a working relationship with him, but he simply won’t leave it. I feel so low and my work is beginning to suffer.

Please can you help?

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Dear Y, I’m sorry that you are being bothered in this way. This workplace harasser should really be stopped: the definition of harassment is behaviour that makes you feel continuously uncomfortable in the workplace.

How about telling Casanova that his advances to you are not welcome and that if he doesn’t stop, you will put in a harassment claim against him.

If this shocks him into leaving you alone, job done! You can start to relax. If it doesn’t work, however, you have a difficult decision to make.

You can either put up with his behaviour and feel miserable, submit an official complaint to your line manager, or look for another job.

Should you try to put up with this, then every day is likely to get worse, and your health and well-being will suf-

fer even more.

If you put in a harassment claim against him, you will need to justify your complaint by recalling every incident of harassment you can remember.

However, I suspect this man will do his utmost to turn it against you and, possibly, get other people to back him up!

It could be a long and painful battle and you may or may not end up winning.

To take this option, you must start keeping a diary of every incident with dates, issues and witnesses. You must also obtain statements of support from some of your colleagues.

If you take the third option and look for another job, then you are out of the situation, but he has won, and he’ll be left there to push his advances on to the next unsuspecting victim. So, do you take it on the chin or move on?

Before making your decision, you could explain the situation to some of your colleagues to see whether they would back you up. If most would, you may choose to go ahead with your complaint. If not, maybe you should simply walk away from it all.

Don’t ever forget, though, that you have done nothing wrong and have nothing to feel guilty about. Whatever you decide, I’m sure this man’s behaviour will catch up with him one day.

Christine Dear Christine, I’ve been seeing a married lady for over a year. When I met her, she was miserable and sleeping on a camp-bed in her daughter’s room. But as we grew into our relationship

I realised what the problem was between her and her husband.

I suggested that she start sharing the marital bed again, and she agreed to try. The first time was a disaster, but they gradually got things back on an even keel and are quite happy together now.

I’ve told her that if she wants to end our relationship, I’ll understand, but she is adamant that she loves us both and won’t end either relationship.

My problem is that I’ve become obsessed with her private life with her husband.

Is this normal?

L

Dear L, Of course it’s not normal!

When a man and a woman love each other, it’s normal for them to want to be exclusive. That way, the relationship isn’t just “a bit on the side” but proper, full-blown togetherness.

And that’s not what this woman’s offering, is it? You can carry on your adulterous, secretive relationship, which risks exposure constantly and holds out no prospect of permanence or true intimacy.

But is that what you really want?

Since she has got everything she wants - the excitement of an affair and a loving husband at home - she’s not likely to want to change. So change will have to start with you.

For your own sake, I hope you will have the strength to walk away. That way, you will be free to find someone who truly is available in practical and emotional terms, so you have a real chance of happiness. It’s over to you.

Christine

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VAL SAINSBURY Keeping her finger on the pulse Email: val.sainsbury@canarianweekly.com

Tubby mums-to-be are Old people frightened into having lacking a their baby in hospital good meal PREGNANT mums in the UK, who want to give birth at home or in a midwife-led unit, are being frightened into going to hospital.

CATETERS preparing meals for old people have been issued guidelines to improve the quality of their efforts.

So many women are now classed as “high risk” by the NHS, because they are young, old, or considered overweight, that it is becoming the norm.

That’s the view of Professor Cathy Warwick, general secretary of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), who says the risks are being exaggerated.

Failure to meet the physical ideals set out in NHS guidelines are leaving many mothers-to-be feeling “terrified” about the dangers they pose to their own baby, and “demonised” if they choose to give birth outside of a hospital.

Prof Warwick suggested the heightened stress and worry about the risks could, in itself, harm the development of the baby.

She added: “It seems more and more that we have got into a situation where it is actually unusual to be treated as a normal woman. It makes no sense at all.”

Latest figures suggest that half of all women of childbearing age are overweight or obese, while more than 40% of those who become pregnant have a body mass index (BMI) above the range defined as normal.

Meanwhile, the number of births to women aged 40 and over has trebled in two decades.

Obesity and older age in pregnancy are associated with a number of risks, includ-

These “rules” set out how many calories each meal should contain, as well as advice on key ingredients, such as fruit and vegetables, salads and protein.

Shockingly, malnutrition in care homes is estimated to range from 30% to 42% of all residents.

Now, the National Association of Care Catering wants to standardise meals to ensure elderly people are fed properly, and receive all the nutrients they need for good health.

Research by the NACC showed that hundreds of thousands of elderly people in the UK are malnourished, or are at risk of malnutrition.

The NACC represents companies and professionals supplying meals to local authority

ing miscarriage, foetal abnormalities and still-birth.

A 25-year-old woman admitted some people regarded her as a “large girl”, but she said there was no reason for her not to go ahead with a home birth.

At the time of her pregnancy she weighed 16 stone and had a BMI of 34, but she was fit and healthy, with no history of high blood pressure.

But her consultant made such a fuss about it that in the end, the woman said: “Basically I was terrified into not having a home birth.

I didn’t feel I could insist on it because he had scared me so much.”

His concerns about her weight led to her being admitted to hospital for her

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baby to be induced a week early. Prof Warwick said it was often not made clear to women that, despite the relative increase in risk of a home birth, the overall dangers remained low.

She said the exaggeration of the risks was used to “pathologise and demonise the idea that childbirth can take place outside of a hospitalised setting”.

The NHS guidance says all mothers-to-be with a BMI above 35 should be cared for in consultant-led units. For women aged 40 and above, weight and age factors should be taken account in deciding where the birth is planned.

The most recent advice says that even a rise of one BMI point between pregnancies -

around 7lbs for most women - can increase the risks of diabetes and high blood pressure, even among those who are not overweight.

Prof Warwick pointed out that the cumulative effect of all the guidance put midwives under pressure to restrict the options for many women.

“There is a danger that only a small number of women are left believing that childbirth for them can be a normal, fulfilling experience,” she added.

Sally Russell, from Netmums, a website for mothers, said pregnant women needed to feel in control of their experience.

“If people are feeling under pressure to make choices, rather than feeling cared for, then the system is letting them down,” she added.

care homes, people’s own homes and day centres.

Overall, each meal served at lunch or dinner-time should contain a minimum of 300 calories and 15gms of protein, as well as a good source of starch and a minimum of 80gms of vegetables.

Desserts other than fruit should provide at least 200 calories, while breakfast should carry a minimum of 380 calories and 8gms of protein.

Five portions of fruit and vegetables should be available each day, alongside a minimum of seven drinks.

The nutritional standard also calls on caterers to take account of special dietary needs, such as providing easyto-eat soft food, and to take account of medical conditions which require special diets.

Data from the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (Bapen) has shown that 40% of all patients admitted to hospital are already malnourished when they go in.

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Wine-makers take pride in their giant pumkins WINE MAKERS IN California have taken up a new hobby growing giant pumpkins in the Napa Valley.

Though it is an area better known for its grape than its gourds, the conditions make it ideal for cultivating the huge creations.

But despite the impressive results, the top prize at a recent weigh-off went to a grower from California’s rival Central Valley.

That winner weighed in at an impressive 1,500lb.

But there was no reason for anyone to feel too squashed the pumpkins would all be perfect with Halloween just around the corner.

Feast your eyes on the world’s biggest choc bar CHOCOHOLICS read on - the world’s largest bar of chocolate has been created in Armenia.

Called Grand Candy, it measured more than five metres long and took three days to make. It weighed in at a massive four tonnes and 410kg.

The bar gave Armenia its

first Guinness world record and led to a huge celebration. Afterwards, the chocolate was cut into pieces and shared out among the public.

Statisticians reckon one Armenian eats 40kg of chocolate a year and it would take 107 years for someone to have eaten the giant bar.

The previous record was held by Italy.

Could ditching the debit card give dieters a push?

PEOPLE who are struggling to lose weight should start paying for their supermarket shopping in cash, a new study suggests.

The diet tip stems from a study that found shoppers who used a credit or debit card to pay had more junk food in their trolleys than cash shoppers.

According to the report’s authors, the pain of paying in cash can curb impulsive urges to buy treats.

“Credit card payments, in contrast, are relatively painless and weaken impulse con-

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trol,” they said.

The study, from the academics at America’s Cornell and New York State universities, looked at the behaviour of 1,000 individuals shopping at the same store over a period of six months.

Around half of the shopping trips involved cash payments, while the other half, which were larger, average spends, were paid for by card.

When paying for their groceries by card, shoppers spent significantly more on impulsive items classified as “vice products” than when they paid by cash.

Meanwhile, the proportion of so-called “virtue products”, or the essentials they set out for, remained the same.

The study also found people were less likely to buy impulsive, unhealthy food products at weekends - possibly due to the fact they had taken the time to write a shopping list.

“The epidemic increase in obesity suggests that regulating impulsive purchases and consumption of unhealthy food products is a steep challenge for many consumers,” wrote the authors.

They pointed out that the realisation that using plastic cards increased the likelihood of buying unhealthy food could be key for some consumers.

Researchers Manoj Thomas, Kalpesh Kaushik Desai and Satheeshkumar Seenivasan also suggested there may be a connection between rising obesity and a growing use of debit and credit cards in western societies.

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Puzzle

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GEMINI (May 22ndJune 21st) You seem to be running around in circles trying to solve a problem which is not really yours to solve. You can clear up any worries by talking and not shouting to the person concerned this week. Be nice to all new faces you meet, as they hold the key to promotions you seek. Is there a seduction in the air?

Monetary matters seem to be proving a little stressful. They are not helped by the fact that you want more than you can afford. Let office politics continue without you, because those around are treading on some dangerous ground. Don’t flirt with an ex because he/she is not worthy of you. You must decide where your priorities lie.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd-Dec 21st) Don’t play love games this week or they will come back on you. You are working hard and partying hard, too, and the strain is beginning to show. It may be worth your while making a list of what your priorities should be. Life and love are about to get very interesting. But will it be love?

CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd-Jan 20th) Saying sorry when you know it is warranted can help you to get back on track. No one likes to be ignored, but you are going to the other extreme by the way you are making such a spectacle of yourself. The faces worth getting to know will approach you, and not vice-versa, in the next few days.

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are blurting out those secrets. Just make sure you are willing to discuss your own life as well as others, but don’t go out of your way to vary from your regular routine.

PISCES (Feb 20thMarch 20th) You can find common ground with close ones by admitting what is really on your mind. You have a lot of activity in your house of love, which is sure to lead to some major upheaval in the weeks and months to come. Just make sure that you and not others make that final decision, though.

ARIES (March 21stApril 20th) A forced change in your career is set to be a blessing. Try not to run away from the problems in your life, but stand and face them straight on instead. By doing so, you will be able to face the questions sure to be asked over the coming month.

And this week will be so fruitful romantically.

TAURUS (April 21stMay 21st) A new way to deal with an old problem comes midweek and can save you money and reputation.

You have been the object of a lot of speculation, and there’s no use pretending you don’t know why. Don’t try to pull a close one in a direction you know they will not want to go.

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CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd) You don’t seem to know what to do about a monetary hiccup that seems to have presented itself. The first step is to talk about it and not sweep it under the carpet, as you have been tempted to do. A work worry can only be solved by working as a team.

Geminis are so lucky for you this week.

LEO (July 24th-Aug 23rd) Dealing with the problems that are on your mind head-on brings resolution and satisfaction right now. Something you said during the week seems to have come back on you. But rather than tell a lie to cover your tracks, tell the truth. It is sure to bring you far more respect from the party concerned VIRGO (Aug 24thSept 23rd) Stick to family arrangements, someone is relying on you more than you realise. A lot of people would love to be in your situation right now, but you cannot yet see daylight.

Take a step back and enjoy the view, because it is sure to be worth a moment of your time. Love can be the cherry on the cake right now for you, whether with a new partner, or a renewal of passion with you other half.

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Ryanair launches 6 euros bonanza of weekend seats

Travel firm exec quits over a £117m blunder THE FINANCIAL head of Britain’s biggest tour operator has quit after the firm discovered it was owed millions by customers who failed to pay in full for their holidays.

Fly for just 6 euros on over 500 routes in November.

Ryanair, has announced that it will release 500,000 6-euro seats for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in November.

These “all in” low fares will be available for purchase this weekend only, on over 500 of Ryanair’s European routes but must be booked on www.ryanair.com before midnight on Monday (25th Oct).

Ryanair’s 6-euro Weekend Seat Sale includes all taxes and charges, so passengers who choose to avoid discretionary fees by paying for Ryanair’s cheapest flights with MasterCard Prepaid, travel with carry-on luggage

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only and forego priority boarding can book, check-in online and fly for this advertised 6 euros fare on these seat sale flights. Ryanair’s Stephen McNamara said: “Only Ryanair sells Europe’s lowest fares with a no fuel surcharge guarantee. In addition to our lowest fares we also deliver Europe’s No1 on-time performance across over 1,200 routes. This weekend passengers can book our 6 euros seats for travel on over 500 European routes in November. These seats can only be booked until midnight (24:00hrs) Monday (25th October) and are sure to be snapped up fast so we urge passengers to book them on www.ryanair.com before they sell out.”

Tui Travel, which owns Thompson and First Choice, said it stumbled upon the £117m worth of unpaid bills during a company audit.

It said the balances were “irrecoverable” and would have to be written off.

Following the alarming discovery, Tui Travel’s chief financial officer Paul Botwell announced he was resigning.

The company meanwhile had to republish its 2009 results, wiping £42m from the annual operating profit figure, taking it to £401m.

According to Tui Travel, the oversight came about as the company integrated IT systems following its merger with First Choice in 2007.

“It is now clear that at the time of merger there were weaknesses in the legacy systems we chose to use in

the TUI UK business,” said the group’s chief executive Peter Long.

“Despite the fact that this situation had built up over a number of years, Paul is behaving honourably and I am disappointed that he will be leaving the Group.”

Tui Travel, controlled by Germany’s TUI AG said that it had already written off

£29m in August, but the ongoing audit discovered a further £88m of irrecoverable balances.

Despite the impact of the unaccounted for loss, Tui Travel said it remained confident this year’s results would be in line with expectations and that net debt would be lower than previously indicated.

Earlier this month the group reported that holiday bookings for winter and next summer had picked up after a slow summer.

It said the demise of smaller travel operators such as Goldtrail and Kiss Flights had been beneficial to its business as holidaymakers sought the security of a larger firm.

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A small glimpse of the future by Aston Martin ASTON MARTIN’S Cygnet city car goes into production at its Gaydon headquarters, near Leamington Spa, next year.

The smallest Aston ever is based on the iQs built in Japan

by Toyota, which are then specially imported to the UK for the company.

It will instantly become the world’s smallest super-luxury saloon, and represents Aston’s most radical model departure in their 90-year history.

The Cygnet’s design and build work, at the Warwickshire plant, is being manufactured exclusively for existing Aston owners - at first, anyway - at around £30.000-50,000.

That seems to be a staggering sum for a titch, even by Aston’s lofty standards, but this is a luxury microcar, with all the top trimmings associated

with the company. It appears that Aston have incorporated much of their design language into the iQ, including its signature front grille.

Aston chief Ulrich Bez, who

has faced criticism for the Cygnet, defended its creation, saying it has been primarily designed to help Aston lower its fleet average CO2 emissions in the light of strict EU legisla-

tion, which will arrive in 2012.

“Aston Martin are honest and we don’t make compromises,” said Bez. “Whatever we do, we do it right. If we do performance, we do performance; we

won’t downsize our sports cars.

“The Cygnet needs to satisfy the demands of emissions and space. It is a car without compromise, just like every other

Aston Martin.” Aston design chief Marek Reichman said the Cygnet buying-and-ownership experience would be identical to that of a regular Astons, and was adamant that quality would not be compromised by size.

All of Aston’s interior materials available on its other models - including hides and metals will also be offered on the Cygnet.

“Luxury is not constrained by scale,” added Reichman. “The world is changing, the environment is changing, and Aston Martin need to change.”

Aston, who will confirm full Cygnet pricing and specification in the next month or so, plan to build up to 4,000 a year.

And even the distaste shown by Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond on a recent show, will not offend the company - or buyers, for that matter.

Busy Twizy is set to scoot around RENAULT’S off-beat little electric Twizy concept car, designed to whip around town like a scooter, has been brought to life.

It is the production version of the two-seater electric car, which can be pre-

ordered at the company’s dedicated electric car website, with UK deliveries beginning in the first quarter of 2012.

The Twizy, measuring just 2.32 metres long, 1.19 metres wide and 1.46 metres high, is one up on a scooter, though, because it has the added protection of doors, a

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roof and four wheels. It is also more practical, with a passenger seat set behind the driver, and a 31-litre, lockable cubby hole designed to take a briefcase.

Power comes from a 15kW (20bhp) electric motor, which also produces 57Nm of torque,

ensuring more than enough acceleration from the lights.

Weighing in at 450kg, including 100kg of lithium ion battery, the Twizy has a range of 60 miles and will hit 47mph.

And charging takes just 3½ hours.

Three Twizys were on show

at Renault’s Paris Motor Show stand, each featuring a different livery, while nine further colour combinations were shown in virtual form on the stand.

Visitors will be asked to name their favourite, with the winner being made into a special-edi-

tion launch-version of the Twizy, which will debut in Europe at the end of next year.

Prices are yet to be confirmed, but Renault say they will be similar to that of a three-wheeled scooter, and the Piaggio MP3 scooter costs from £4,499.

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WHICH are you: Glass half-empty or glass half-full? I’m not going to go all Freud on you, but this was one of those games where you could see both arguments.

Fans revolt has mixed reaction

Going into the match, this looked a banker win for Tenerife, and after half-anhour it seemed like that would be the case. But this was another strange match in what is fast becoming a weird season.

A superb crowd of over 16,000 beautifully observed a minute’s silence for former Canarian President Adan Martin beforehand, and for most of the first half it was as though the crowd had not heard the referee’s whistle.

The atmosphere was nonexistent. The reason for this is highlighted in the main picture. After a pantomime start to the season, some sections of the supporters have decided that enough is enough.

So the Members of the Frente Blanquiazul, including our very own Armada Sur, decided to boycott their section, which we call the Kop end, for the first half.

It was bizarre. I’m not a believer in protests working.

But this one certainly got everyone's attention.

I don’t know what the board made of it, but the players were certainly talking about it at the weekly press conference. Defender Aitor Nuñez said: “Like any fans, they can do whatever they want.

“But really, they should be helping the team. The fans are always encouraging us, but when there is no atmosphere, it is very strange and not easy to play as you should.”

Senior player Antonio Hidalgo agreed, saying: “Of course we know what the supporters are saying. We are not stupid. They want to create solutions to the problem but I ask them this. What is the best time to do it?

“I have the utmost, total respect for our fans. But I’m not sure this is the right way.

I want our fans to get behind us every time and make it hard for our rivals.”

Midfielder Mikel Alonso was more direct: “They have their input and can do whatever they deem fit,” he said. “ I respect their views and

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actions.” It remains to be seen if the protest inspires the team, or creates a rift with the fans. Not all supporters agreed with the course of action, and the arguments continued into the night.

On the field, there was little doubt that the action affected the players.

Tenerife’s bright start failed to produce anything of substance, but they never looked in trouble. Until 11 minutes from half-time!

A rare Numancia attack down their left saw the ball eventually work its way to right-back Flaño. His run into the box should have been tracked by Gregory Beranger, but again the French left-back was poor.

He allowed Flaño a yard of space and he spanked the ball past the diving Aragoneses. This was the green light Numancia needed and, driven on by the excellent workhorse Ibrahima, they created a plethora of chances.

Right at the death of the

half, a Natalio overhead kick was scrambled clear by the away defence, and a Nino effort hit the bar to give Tenerife hope.

At half-time, Hidalgo was replaced by Alvarez, and the useless Natalio ditched for Iriome. It was a masterstroke by manager Juan Mandia, who was watching in the stands. He threw Iriome up front alongside Nino and he caused havoc.

Numanica didn’t know how to control the Icod youngster, and the new 4-4-2 system worked wonders. But Tenerife couldn’t find a way through.

Then, ten minutes from time, Alvarez was sent off for two yellow cards over the same incident. He was, in fact, fouled by former Las Palmas defender Dani Lopesz on the edge of the away box, but the ref thought otherwise.

He was booked for dissent and then continued the “bunny”. The ref showed him another yellow card, swiftly followed by a red.

That should have been it, but Tenerife showed some recently-lacking grit to tough it out. Moments later they had their reward.

A corner-kick from the left was ghosted into the near post. David Prieto flicked it on, the ball hit the post and from the the rebound, Mikel Alonso smacked home his second goal in as many games.

It brought the secondloudest cheer of the night.

The loudest was reserved for Jose Culebras, who was an unused sub by the visitors.

He was given a rousing, standing ovation at full-time as he took the honours at final whistle. After his efforts for Tenerife over the last few years, it was the least he deserved.

Canarian Weekly ratings Tenerife: Aragoneses 7, Marc Bertrán 6, Ezequiel

Luna 8, David Prieto 6, Beranger 5, Natalio 4 (Iriome 46min 7), Ricardo 6, Mikel Alonso 7, Juanlu 7 (Omar 66min 6), Hidalgo 5 (Julio Álvarez 46min 6), Nino 6.

Numancia: Eduardo 6, Flaño 7, Jaio 7, Pavón 7, Dani López 6, Dimas 6 (Mario 80min), Nagore 7, Barkero 7, Alvaro 6 (Cedric 61min 6), Velez 6 (Garmendia 70min 6), Ibrahima 8.

Tomorrow (Saturday), Tenerife travel to face Cordoba in a 5pm kick-off.

The hosts are nothing spe-

cial and if CDT are to climb the league, it’s the sort of place to start picking up away points.

In training this week, Tenerife have been trying out a 4-1-4-1 formation.

This has seen centre-back Melli playing in front of the back four, with Ricardo and Mikel Alonso pushed a bit further forward.

It’s worth a try, but after seeing Iriome destroying Numancia, maybe 4-4-2 with him alongside Nino would be the better bet.

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Some like it hot!

Division 1 Atlantis Sharks 5 - 5 Nauta A Bar 180 A 2 - 8 Phoenix Knights Bar La Cana 8 - 2 Legends A Dreamers Bar 7 - 3 8 Ball Massive Hoops Bar 5 - 5 Target Bar Palms Bar A 7 - 3 Tenerife Hammers A Rat Pack 4 - 6 Bar 180 B Summerlands Superstars 8 - 2 Toscales Old Boys Terrace Bar A 5 - 5 Men Of Atlantis Trap Door 6 - 4 Summerlands Allstars Division One POS 1 Summerlands Superstars 2 Palms Bar A 3 Tenerife Hammers A 4 Bar 180 B 5 Rat Pack 6 Target Bar 7 Phoenix Knights 8 Atlantis Sharks 9 Trap Door 10 Nauta A 11 Hoops Bar 12 Bar 180 A 13 Terrace Bar A 14 Dreamers Bar 15 Summerlands Allstars 16 8 Ball Massive 17 Men Of Atlantis 18 Toscales Old Boys 19 Bar La Cana 20 Legends A

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W 11 11 8 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1

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L F 0 88 0 87 2 74 2 68 3 69 4 59 2 61 4 63 4 63 4 58 5 63 5 52 4 53 6 47 8 51 8 49 7 57 7 46 10 37 11 35

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+- PTS 56 34 54 34 28 26 16 22 18 21 -2 20 12 19 6 18 6 18 -4 18 6 17 -16 17 -4 15 -16 11 -18 10 -22 10 -6 9 -18 6 -46 4 -50 3

Division 2 Barracuda Hunters 2 - 8 Gaffers Connors 3 - 7 Tenerife Hammers B Inn The Pink 5 - 5 Barracuda Bandits Legends B 7 - 3 Bar 180 C Lupain 5 - 5 Bar Tasca Nauta B 5 - 5 Summerland Elite Phoenix Potters 8 - 2 Woodys Tenerife Hammers C 9 - 1 Terrace Bar B Toscales Tangos 3 - 7 Palms Bar B Division Two POS 1 Legends B 2 Bar 180 C 3 Lupain 4 Bar Tasca 5 Gaffers 6 Target Rangers 7 Phoenix Potters 8 Nauta B 9 Inn The Pink 10 Tenerife Hammers B 11 Tenerife Hammers C 12 Summerland Elite 13 Barracuda Bandits 14 Toscales Tangos 15 Barracuda Hunters 16 Connors 17 Terrace Bar B 18 Woodys 19 Palms Bar B FOR the second week running, defending Division One champions Tenerife Hammers A tasted defeat at the hands of a title rival, and the latest one could prove fatal.

Arch-rivals Palms Bar A have suffered a few Hammers setbacks over the years but they gained sweet revenge, and a comfortable 7-3 win that should end any hopes the Hammers had of retaining their Oasis Fm

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League title. It had started well for the Hammers. A large slice of luck gave Jambo a 7baller over Johnny, before the Palms boys roared back. They won the next seven frames, one of which saw an inspired Bungalow handing Jambo his first singles defeat of the season, as they maintained their undefeated record.

They now have an eightpoint lead over the eelmunchers, as do the

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Division 1 Bar 180 A 7-1 Toscales Ensecan Bar Nauta A 7-1 Tenerife Sons Exiles 4-4 Target Bar A Our Place Flukers 0-8 Phoenix Bar Rood A 6-2 Heroes Sports Bar Silver Surfers 5-3 Strikers Bar Target Bar B 4-4 Woody´s A Toscales Allsorts 7-1 Sundowners

Division 2 Barracuda Hunters 2-6 The Tavern Gaffers 4-4 Rood B La Caña Lancers 5-3 Amigos Bad Girls Marilyns 3-5 Bar 180 B Nautas Nutters C 5-3 The Knights B Phoenix Flames 2-6 Our Place Naturals Tenerife Sun 6-2 Naughty Nautas B Woodys B 0-8 Barracudarts Boys Yelas Bar 7-1 Our Place Playgirls Division 2

Division 1 POS Pld 1 Bar Nauta A 136 2 Bar 180 128 3 Exiles Bar 128 4 Phoenix Bar 136 5 Tenerife Sons 136 6 Target Bar A 136 7 Toscales Allsorts 136 8 Rood A 136 9 Silver Surfers 136 10 Woody´s A 128 11 X-Men 128 12 Toscales Ensecan 136 13 Sundowners 128 14 Target Bar B 136 15 Heroes Sports Bar 136 16 Strikers Bar 136 17 Ourplace Flukers 128

Sing 69 60 60 57 55 51 53 38 36 38 40 24 29 27 24 28 16

MARILYN MONROE would have been proud of her namesake’s darts team as they gave an almost Oscar-winning performance on Friday night.

The John Lowe Cup - a team handicap competition - saw the Division 2 strugglers matched against high-flying Bar 180 A from Division 1 in the preliminary round.

And, with a 340 point headstart, they almost produced a moment of silver-screen magic. It all went down to the very last leg of a titanic match.

With Marilyns’ Terry on a winning double, it looked as though the curtains had come down, but the 180 boys just squeaked through and were very happy to take the red carpet back to the Golf del Sur. Another squeaky-bum match in Los Abrigos saw

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Amigos Bad girls enjoy a fantastic night as they welcomed the Naughty Nautas. Using a handy 70-point advantage, the Bad girls pushed the Naughty ones all the way but crashed out 3-4 in the end.

In the third of the night’s matches, Nauta Nutters travelled to Sundowners and, with their handicap bonus of just 50 points, everything pointed to another close encounter.

But the result proved what a great competition this is, the Nutters dealing a knockout blow with a 7-0 victory,

POS 1 Barracudarts Boys 2 Nautas Nutters C 3 Gaffers 4 Yelas Bar 5 Bar 180 B 6 The Tavern 7 Tenerife Sun 8 Rood B 9 Ourplace Naturals 10 Naughty Nautas B 11 The Knights B 12 La Caña Lancers 13 Woody´s B 14 Barracuda Hunters 15 Phoenix Flames 16 Ourplace Playgirls 17 Amigos Bad Girls 18 Marilyns

Pld 144 144 144 144 144 144 136 144 144 144 136 144 144 136 144 144 144 136

Sing 75 70 56 51 55 48 49 47 46 49 39 39 33 36 35 27 25 24

and losing only one leg in the process.

The first-round proper will be played on Friday, 12th November, when we can expect some more great matches.

A few catch-up league matches have been played,

Dbles 30 28 29 21 20 25 21 18 20 16 13 14 13 12 5 11 10 13

Treb 13 12 10 14 10 12 8 12 4 4 9 5 11 8 7 7 8 3

180’s PTS 1 118 4 110 2 95 1 86 2 85 0 85 1 78 0 77 1 70 1 69 1 61 0 58 0 57 0 56 0 47 0 45 0 43 0 40

and the tables have been updated to include these results: Division 1: Phoenix Bar 3-5, Bar 180 A. Cafe Rood 6-2 Strikers.

Division 2: Ourplace Naturals 0-8 Woodys B.

By Geoff Huxtable

Palms A nail sorry Hammers Summerlands Superstars, who edged top after a comfortable 8-2er over Toscales.

There is a log-jam behind them, and Bar 180 B regained fourth spot with a tight win over fifth-place Rat Pack. Inform Phoenix Knights were able to lose the first two legs and still beat Bar 180 A 8-2.

Hoops and Target Bar drew the Los Cristianos derby, and

there was also no separating Atlantis Sharks and Nauta A, or Terrace A and Men of Atlantis.

Bar La Cana moved off the bottom with their first win of the season, the 8-2 success sending victims Legends A bottom. Dreamers and Trap Door also tasted victory.

Like the leaders in Division One, Legends B have 34

points from 12 games in the second tier. This week they eased past Bar 180 C 7-3.

Gaffers are second, following a fine 8-2 win at Barracuda Hunters, but win of the week saw Hammers C smash Terrace B 9-1.

Palms B achieved their first win of the season, at Toscales Tangos, and only owner Geoff lost (both

matches!) as Phoenix Potters beat Woodys 8-2. Hammers B won at Connors, and there were three drawn matches.

One of them saw Summerlands Elite draw their fourth straight match - and seventh in total! Will they make it eight this Tuesday when they host Barracuda Bandits? Paddy the bookie is laying 1-3 they do!

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Carnival time, dressed up in whichever way you like LOVE it or hate there is no getting away from it. Yes, Carnival time will soon be here again.

The Carnival of Santa Cruz has been celebrated, in Tenerife from the earliest European settlement times.

And in 1605, Gaspar Luis Hidalgo makes the first reference to the changing of sexes through costume, an occurrence which still enjoys great popularity today.

In 1778, the War Diary of Antonio Lope refers to “Comparsas” - the elaborate dance groups who remain one of the main attractions of Carnival.

Five years later, the mayor enforced a Royal Decree banning the wearing of masks. But, like many laws, this was largely ignored and the famous “Tapadas” continued with the aristocracy and lower classes mixing together, not knowing who was who.

The first “Rondalla” (Musical Carnival Group) was formed in 1891 and the Choir of Santa Cruz shortly after in 1897.

During the dictatorships of Miguel Primo de Rivero (1923-1935) and General Franco (1940-1976), Carnival was banned. But again, the “Chichareros” (residents of Santa Cruz) got round the ruling by changing the name to “Fiestas de Invierno” (Winter Festivals) and carried on revelling regardless.

Together with the Las Palmas port cities of Cadiz and La Isleta, Santa Cruz was the only place in Spain to continue with Carnival throughout these years of austerity.

The first of the ever-popular “Murgas” was formed in 1954; this was the group “Afilarmonica NiFu-NiFa”, who are still going strong to this day.

These groups dress in outrageous clown outfits and play kazoos made to look

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like trumpets, horns or saxophones, and sing satirical lyrics about politicians and personalities of the moment.

They seem to get away with a great deal more than they would, if similar sentiments were to be expressed via more traditional media means.

The Carnival poster is another traditional part of the event, and has been a feature each year since 1962. Wellknown artists who have designed the posters over the years include Cesar Manrique, Paco Martinez and Javier Mariscal.

But in recent years, the chosen design has been by

way of a public competition.

The “theme” years were introduced in1987, the first one being “Roman” with a different topic being chosen for each successive year.

It was during that first year that Cuban Salsa star Celia Cruz performed with the orchestra Billo’s Caracas Boys. The concert was attended by 250,000 people and was registered by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest gathering of people in an outdoor plaza to attend a concert - a record yet to be exceeded.

Tickets for the main Carnival shows are immensely popular, with the

Adult Murgas and Carnival Queen events always a sellout, more than 20,000 tickets for each one going in under an hour.

In the year 2000, Santa Cruz became the Carnival Capital of the world and the headquarters for the Twentieth Convention of the Federation of European Carnival Cities (FECC).

It is currently seeking to gain recognition from UNESCO to be included in its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which would make it Spain’s third listing of this kind, along with the Mystery of Elche (a liturgical drama dating from the middle ages) and the Patum

of Berga (a traditional Catalan festival celebrated each year during Corpus Christi).

Although Carnival is thought of as a Christian festival (marking the onset of Lent), its origins can be traced back to antiquity, with probable connections to the pagan festival of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine.

Some historians claim that it may go back even earlier, its roots being connected with Samaria and Egypt as far back as 3,000 BC. The actual name Carnival comes from the Mediaeval Latin “carnelevarium”, meaning to remove flesh

and relating to the religious prohibition of eating meat during the forty days of Lent.

In May of this year, it was announced by Miguel Zerolo, the Mayor of Santa Cruz, that next year’s Carnival theme would be dedicated to Don Enrique Gonzalez Betancourt, founder of the group Ni Fu Ni Fa, who died earlier that month.

He was described as being the embodiment of the Carnival spirit, and artistic director Sergio Garcia promised that 2011 would be “the most emotional gala in the history of our Carnival”.

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3 bed villa, private pool, fully furnished, sea views, 1700€ 3 bed townhouse unfurnished, front line beach, Palm Mar, 900€ 3 bed, central San Eugenio English complex, 650€ all inc 3 bed town house, newly furnished in brand new construction, nice garden, includes attic with Jacuzzi, 1,350€ 3 bedrooms, Cabo Blanco – 3 bed, lounge, independent kitchen, 425€ 5 bed ideal to share to cut costs, Torviscas, 850€ all inc

3 bed town house, in Adeje, 2 bath, residential area, fully furnished, 1,200€

Holiday rentals One bed apartments 350€ p/w and studios from 250€ p/w

El Galeon brand new complex 2 bedrooms with garage and storeroom 86k

2 bedroom apartment in El Galleon Adeje 95K

San Eugenio studio with large terrace, views, 56k Los Cristianos studio apts.

Available with great holiday rental potential. Ideal for investment from 56k

Chipeque. Los Cristianos. Choice of two one bed apartments,on this small friendly complex (opp Paradise Park hotel) Washing Machines, UK TV various views. One is 425 Euros pm and the other (fully modernised) is 500 Euros pm (inc all bills) Dinastia. Los Cristianos. Quality one bed apartment on this modern complex overlooking the Comm Pool. Full kitchen inc oven, hob and Washing machine. Lovely shower room. UK TV. 550 pm (inc bills to 50 Euros) Chayofa Country Club. Chayofa. A rare 3 x bed one bath 1st Flor apartment on this prestigious complex a short distance from Los Cristianos. Pool Views. Pool Bar Lots of sports Facilities. Regular Bus Service just outside.

Only 700 Euros pm (inc all bills) Cabo Blanco. Great 2 x bed modern apartment in Cabo Blanco. Parking Space, Lift. Close to bus route and shops.

Only 450 pm (inc bills to 50 Euros) San Miguel Village. Beautiful brand new fully furnished 3 x bed 2 x bath end town house. Garage, Comm Pool, Breathtaking Views. 750 Euros pm (plus bills)

2 bed semi detached chalet with shared private pool 203K 3 bed villa in San Euengio 280K

IF YOU HAVE ANY PROPERTY FOR RENT OR SALE CONTACT US ON TEL: 633 224 770

The dangers of off-plan buying MANY of you will have seen construction works grinding to a halt in Palm Mar and other up-and-coming areas of the Island.

As a result, we have recently seen a rise in off-plan property-buyers approaching our law firm, De Cotta McKenna and Santafé, who wish to pull out from their purchases and obtain a refund of their deposits.

From our experience, some developers do offer refunds when there’s a clear breach of contract, or are willing to negotiate, they will usually insist on holding on to the deposits and will not issue a refund willingly - or they have entered into bankruptcy and cannot repay these deposits.

Negotiations and investigations A good lawyer will always try to reach a satisfactory outof-Court settlement with the

other party, using litigation only as the last resort.

Should the negotiations not be fruitful and an agreement cannot be reached, there are a number of points to consider before placing a lawsuit against the developer because the outcome will most likely be against the purchaser.

Any experienced lawyer should always ensure that the famous “Force Majeure” excuse cannot be used by the developer.

This condition is normally written into the contract, giving the developer this reason to justify late completion.

Another point to contem-

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plate is whether or not the habitation licence has been granted. –Again, your lawyer will make all the relevant enquiries regarding the developer and the licences for the property before advising you to pursue a Court case. If you have paid a hefty deposit for a property you should already be living in and enjoying, providing you have fulfilled your end of the contract by meeting your payments on time, you should contemplate seeking legal advice.

Independent advice Our recommendation is always that you seek independent legal advice in matters as important as these for

you so you can be sure your lawyer is always acting in your best interest.

Last resort Litigation is a complex procedure, used as a last resort when no agreement can be met between the parties.

Purchasers resort to litigation and hope for a favourable ruling, resulting in a refund of their deposits.

De Cotta McKenna and Santafe have specialised experience in these matters and would be happy to advise you on your particular situation for a fixed-fee consultation, or send your details and purchase contract to tenerife@decottalaw.net Act today Should the developer be close to bankruptcy, it is essential that you act fast and instruct a good lawyer to intervene. That phone call could save you thousands.

Contact our expert team on 922 719 520 or email: tenerife@decottalaw.net

Established for over 10 years We have a wide selection of long and short term property available to rent Luxury holiday villas and apartments also available.

2 Bed Apt, Torviscas Bajo 650€ Close to the beach, with great sea views, 2 bedroom. 1 bath, washing machine, kitchen, terrace, ex position.

Close to shops and beach

1 Bed Penthouse Los Cristainos 630€ Modern apartment,UKTV, large terraces, with two pools Fully equipped, washing machine, nicely decorated, Parking available, close to town

Fanabe 850€ - Luxury 2 Bed Apt.

Chayofa House 3 Bedroom with Garage 850€

Spacious Apartment, with marble floors,UK TV, separate kitchen.

Two large double bedrooms, complex with large pool and private. Parking, Walking distance to shops and restaurants

Modern home with large garage, seperate ktichen with large fridge freezer,dishwasher, utility room, nice sized garden and front porch, Large family bathroom with One double and two large single rooms, pretty sea view,nicely decorated throughout

4 Bedroom Villa Golf Property 1350€ Show Home ! having four double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, spacious.

Lounge with good sized garden and terrace, sea and mountain view.

Storage room, villa in quiet cul de sac with pool.

Puerto Santiago Detached Villa 1350€ NO neighbours! Very peacfull villa with fantastic views off the west coast, large terraces with internet and UK TV. Separate kitchen, with large lounge, three double bedrooms and two bathrooms.

For more information on all our rental portfolio please call today

Tel: 0034 922 797 438 Email: info@tenerifeislandrentals.com Office Address Ave Los Pueblos, Garajonay 1-4,Las Americas 38660

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Next duffle coat beige 3-6 months, 10 euros. Pablosky navy leather shoes size 22 never worn 15 euros. Girls suede/faux fur reversible dusky pink gillet age 8 years 10 euros. Redherring maternity dress size12, 10 euros.

H&M Mama maternity dress size M, 8 euros. Redherring maternity skirt size 12, 8 euros. H&M 2 Mama maternity tops size M 5 euros (one brown and one pink). Mamalicious maternity top size M, 5 euros. Girls mountain bike silver and pink 26” wheels 21 speed excellent condition 45 euros. Tel 630 976 208 or 922 765 564.

WKL world keyboard 150 euros. Tumble dryer 85 euros. Dishwasher, 80 euros. Plastic tables and chairs, 25 euros, Hoover ,15 euros. Mini gas bottle 25 euros. Digital satellite receiver 20 euros. Mini oven, DVD player remote 20 euros. Chest freezer, 90 euros. Commercial heavy duty microwave 1100 w 250 euros. Kettle/parasol/patio chairs table 5 to 10 euros each. Playstation 2 60 euros. 14 computer monitor 10 euros.

Mountain bike 70 euros. Video recorders, 10 euros. Fax telephone machine 20 euros. Table fan 15 euros. Round pine dining table and 4 chairs 40 euros. Commercial heavy duty microwave 1100 w 250 euros.

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Upright freezer 130 euros. Headboards, buggy, Playstation 3 games ,10 euros each. Microwave white 25 euros. Hoover, 25 euros. Fridge 50 euros. Fridge freezer 150 euros. AMP and speakers/29 TV silver with remote 80 euros each. DVD player + remote 25 euros. 14 TV with remote 20 euros. PC monitor & table 10 euros each. Fan, bag, blender, sun beds, ceiling lights, phone, patio chair & table table, lamps, childs wooden bed & mattress from 5 to 30 euros each. Baby’s boy & girl clothes 0-6 yrs bodies, pyjamas, suits, leggings, tights, skirts,1 euros

each. Bike 4-7 yrs 35 euros. Domestic silver gas bottle 40 euros. Foot spa 15 euros, TV stand 25 euros. Dog carrier 15 euros. Portable radio cassette player 10 euros. Suit case 10 euros. Tel 679 088 846 or 922 795 592.

Iron 15 euros. 14” TV. Microwave, CD, stereo radio cassette recorder, 15 euros each. 29” TV silver 60 euros. 21” TV,40 euros. Sandwich toaster, 10 euros. Built in oven,60 euros. CD stereo radio cassette recorder 20 euros. Fridge freezer 120 euros. Fridge 40 euros. Birdcage 10 euros. Tel 686 336 904.

Cream wood cot with pine trim and engraved teddy bear design 85 euros. Cot mattress 30 euros. Little tikes red and yellow car 30 euros.

Vtech first steps baby walker 15 euros. Disney Princess ride on car 15 euros. Moses basket with pale green gingham material with stand 30 euros. Winnie the Pooh baby bath 5 euros. Mamas and Papas Lottie Ladybird play mat 30 euros. Girls custom designed solid wood headboard, cream background with painted angels, 50 euros. Chicco mamma blue and yellow highchair 30 euros. Grey and black Brittax renaissance car seat 60 euros. Men’s short sleeved Rip curl wet suit new with tags 40 euros. Tel 609 307 071 Ladies mountain bike 18 gears with pannier frame and bags, 55 euros.

Mans 18 gear mountain bike, 45 euros. Set of 4 Taylor international size 5 bowls plus Jack and bag, 75 euros. Dark wood traditional Spanish ex-restaurant 4 tables 1200 x 800mm (seats up to six persons) 10 euros each. Golf balls 10 for 1 euro. Television wall/ceiling heavy duty frame for 33inch TV 25 euros. Wheelchair for paraplegic, activity/racing aluminium “Quickey GPV” non collapsible, quick release large wheels, air cushion seat, 350 euros. Campingaz festivio portable gas stove plus stone grill, 70 euros. Silencio. Tel 629 570 945.

Mobility Scooter, pavement or road model, lights, indicators, hazards & horn, captains seat, front basket, 21 stone carrying capacity, 20 mile range, easily dismantles. Good condition, 500 euros. Tel 603 733 241

BARGAIN OF THE WEEK AquaDraw Classic, brand new, box not opened, perfect present, 15 euros. Tel: 637 206 026

workspace, wheels for easy movement. Good condition. 40 euros. Tel: 606 871 468.

Regal Golf Clubs For Sale, Bag & Trolley. 1-3-5 - Woods, 3-4-5-6-7-8-9 Irons, Sand Iron, Pitcher, Putter. Very good condition. Costa del Silencio area. Tel: 618 625 704 150 euros ONO Black and Red combi, car seat and pushchair, 2 mths old 150 euro, white ikea metal extendable bed with mattress, 150 ONO, pushchair trike with parent handle suit 1yr - 3 yrs 10 euro, Chicco grey baby carrier, 5 euro, steam sterilizer never used 20 euro, high chair 10 euro. Tel: 672 915 927.

Phillips Whirlpool washing machine excellent condition, 85 euros. Fold up single Z bed in excellent condition, 35 euros. King Size wrought iron metal head board dark green, 25 euros. Tel: 922 751 657 or 606 521 105.

Practise Amp (Dean Markely) 30 euro, Fender 6 string acoustic guitar 150 euro, Mandolin 50 euro, Banjo 50 euro, Bodhran 30 euro, Sony mini disc player 50 euro, Disco Lights (sound to light revolving globe) 20 euro, Fixed 4 way Disco Lights 20 euro. Tel 690 964 116.

Patio set oval table with marble effect top, six high back chairs and 2 occassional tables (ex El Patio) 100 euro, Room Divider/Screen for home/office/salon 4 panel folding black surround with bamboo inserts 90 euro, Electric Liquidiser (Norm) 20 euro, Electric Hand Mixer and Kitchen Scales 15 euro, 6 single bed sheets (almost new) 10 euro, Cool box and large cool bag 10 euro, Rope Lights (10m) 10 euro, Cordless drill with 2 batteries in case 20 euro. Tel 695 884 067 Pair of white kitchen wall units with 1 door plain, 1 door frosted glass. approx. 1mtr x1mtr x 30cm, 30 euros, pair could be used in bathroom or anywhere. Tel: 620 449 125 White Fibre Optic xmas tree 4ft ,very pretty 30 euros. Graco baby swing from birth ,excellent condition,blue 30 euros. Kids coloured wooden storage unit 15 euros. Black satin dress from french connection with beading, very pretty brand new size 12 20 euros. White mens pumps from primark size 8,never been worn plus flip flops 3 euros a pair Tel: 626 759 007 Wii Sports with 2 controllers + nunchucks, Boxed. 150 Euros. Microwave 25 Euros. Silencio. Tel: 665 934 280.

Chicco Rodeo rocking and galloping foot powered ride-on horse that grows with the child. Once the rocking base has been removed, it can be adjusted for the appropriate size of the child, disabled by using the lock setting and then Rodeo becomes a sit n ride from 18 months onwards, excellent condition 20 euros. Tel 696 406 165 or 922 782 788

GOLF CLUBS - Ping s57 irons 4-pw stiff shafts 395 euros, Ping tour-W Lob wedge 100 euros. Titleist 909D2 Driver 9.5 degree Aldila vs proto stiff shaft 180 euros. PING Rapture V2 Driver 10.5 stiff ping shaft. Sonartec SS01 3 wood 15 degree Aldila vs proto stiff shaft 75 euros. Sonartec NP99 3 wood 13 degree Aldila firm shaft 75 euros. Rife Aruba Putter New 100 euros.

Callaway x18 pro series irons 3-pw stiff shafts 295 euros. EYE-LINE putting aid alignment mirror NEW 25 euros. Tel: 680 909 394

14 inch colour TV with built in video player and DVD player 1 Scart (euro connecter) socket no remote hence 20 euros. Modern 14 inch colour TV with remote control in silver 1 Scart (Euro connecter) socket and front input plugs 25 euros. Chipped Playstation 1 with controller, memory card, all TV connections and 8 games 25 euros.

Playstation One with controller, memory card, all TV connections and 8 games 25 euros. Tel 661 084 981 or 922 742 257

Single bed with a choice of two headboards one wedgwood blue and white, and one apple green and white.60 euros. Wedgwood blue oval top mirror 52x 28 inches.30 euros.One pair apple green curtains 244 drop.10 euros. One pair of beige curtains 234x 244 drop 15 euros. Oblong Mirror white with black tiles 36x 23inches.30 euros. New fire surround 30 euros. Sony T.V. with remote 20 euros. Xmas tree 5 ft,over 100 silver and green baubles with lights 20 euros. Cast iron bird bath needs painting 20 euros. Tel 922 724 268.

JVC Digitial Video Camera/Player with LCD screen and 200 Digital zoom. Also takes still photos. 3 batteries, 3 cassette tapes and all cables and mains charger. In very good condition and can be seen working. 125 euros ono. Tel 671 638 682 Amarilla Golf Area.

Mickey Mouse bed, mattress and bed side table 90cm x 200cm, 65 euro.

White plastic table 90 cm diameter 5 euro. 400 new white tops size smalllarge 350 euro. 400 new 3/4 pants int different coulors size 36- 42, 300 euro. New riding boots size 37, 10 euro. Sun beds in good condition(from a hotell) white and blue, 20 euro each. Tel: 639 853 356.

Boat for sale 12ft fishing boat with 3hp Evinrude engine & trailer free mooring place in Los Cristianos harbour if required, 500 euros. Tel 617 454 787 Galvanised 4 tier finch cage 4 feet height 9½ width 18” length 25 euros ono.

Other cage also ideal for finches 6 feed pots. 2 feet long, 10½ width 15” height 15 euros ono. 12 etched marstons pedigree pint glasses cricket sponsorship, 15 euros ono. Tel 679 884 888 or 922 170 201.

Blue sofa bed with storage under 195 euros. Pine effect wall shelf unit 125 euros. Fagor front loader washing machine 145 euros. Brown leather recliner 3 seater sofa 495 euros. Brown leather recliner 2 seater sofa 395 euros.

Indeset under counter fridge 95 euros. Teka dishwasher stainless steel, 475 euros Tel 922 720 493.

Large orange L shape corner sofa, very good condition 495 euros. Bamboo conservatory set 1 3 seater sofa and 2 1 seater sofas 325 euros the set. 3 door wardrobe 160 euros. Matching shelf unit 55 euro. 4 silver colour CD racks 25 euros each. Divan bed base with matching mattress, 135cm x 190 cm 225 euros. Tel 659 731 832 Leg Magic Exercise Machine, help tone those hips, thighs and abs in just 15 mins a day in time for Xmas! Just 50 euros for this 2nd hand machine in good condition including book and DVD. Buyer collects, Tel. 679 777 145.

Gas Barbeque with bottle for sale, twin controls, side shelves lift up for

IKEA single wardrobe in Abdul H235cms depth 50cms width 58cms, 80 euros. Commercial Robot Coupe suitable for restaurant etc.255 euros. Blue contemporary, three glass shades suspended lights. Lovely modern light. 15 euros. Silver Ikea c.d. rack, 10 euros. IKEA high chair, 10 euros. Dirt Devil upright vacuum for hard floors Brand new with spare filter and instructions., 40 euros. 1 stainless steel fish kettle for cooking salmon etc, 20 euros.

Commercial Robot Coupe suitable for restaurant etc., 255 euros. Steam Iron brand new in box, 20 euros. Wheel barrow, 25 euros. 1 roll of cork unopened, 10 euros. Large Dining room table with glass top and wooden base bought from Heals of London originally for 1.800k Will sell for 200 euros high backed contemporary. Samsonite grey vanity case, 15 euros.

Metrzopolis small case brand new, suitable for carrying on plane, 15 euros.

One large dog bed, 15 euros and one medium size dog bed, 10 euros. Various size table legs one set wooden and two metal sets, 10 euros. Huge amount of other household and garden items for sale due to a downsize from as little as 1 euros. Simpsons 3 D Chess Game. Brand new in original box. Would make an excellent gift. Collector’s item., 15 euros. ONO. Tel: 616 739 810 Juke box 300 euros. Portable TV, 10 euros. Foot spa, 10 euros. Travel iron, 5 euros. Memorabilia pictures of rock n roll and movie stars, 5 to 60 euros.

Original Elvis watch and silver dollar with certificates, 50 euros each. Electric knife, 5 euros. Blender hand held, 5 euros. WWG wrestling figures, 3 euros each or offer for all 100. Playstation games 2 euros each or offers for 41 games. Tel 639 906 130

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PENTHOUSE, GOLF DEL SUR 3 bed, 3 bath, air con, Satellite TV, fabulous views, fully furnished. Private parking & Jacuzzi £177,000 sterling

Tel: 609 587 155 / 609 689 839

PROPERTY FOR RENT

Leaving the island!

Luxury long let properties available.

2-3-4 bedroom properties, furnished and un-furnished, in Roque del Conde and Villas del Duque.

No finder fees competitive prices.

Call Mary on 630 994 991 HOLIDAY LET APARTMENTS NEEDED & LONG LET APARTMENTS NEEDED We have renters wanting good holiday apartments. Place Let it Clean your apartment on our website Free.

With more than 200 visitors per month searching for holiday lets on Tenerife.

www.letitclean.co.uk or phone 922 731 383 Underground garage parking spaces and storage locker rooms at Winter Gardens, Golf Del Sur. Tel 637 819 680.

FOR SALE Mobility Scooter 4 wheel, electric mobility RASCAL 388XL, lights, indicators, automatic brakes , adjustable Captains seat with headrest, 12” wheels, 25km range 6-10kmph, variable speed control, 21 stone carrying cap, 21” width for easy door access. Superb condition has little use, front basket, automatic battery charger and user manual. Possible delivery.

Bargain at 750 euros ono.

Tel: 603 638 668

Selection of adult and children’s trainers, casual, football boots, and tracksuits, t-shirts etc from 5 euros an item or pair.

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CARS/BIKES Yamaha R1 2003, 30,000kms, Fantastic condition, loads of extras, very fast bike. 3,995 euros. Tel 610 285 953.

MG ZR 1.8 ITV until April 2012, 16 valve twin cam, 160 bhp, 2004, 86,000km, 17” alloys, all extras, air con, elec sun roof, etc. Full service history. 1 owner from new, 5,500 euros.

2006 22,000km dark metallic grey, parking sensors, glass panoramic roof, leather seats, alloy wheels, excellent condition, full service history, €14,000.

Tel 669 626 840

Tel: 618 431 259

Ford S-Max Titanium 2.0 CDTI

Penthouse apartment, Amarilla Golf, 1 bed, newly renovated, extra large terrace, amazing views. 450€ per month inc. Tel 922 738 641

LONGLETS Los Cristianos - The Heights 2 bed, ground floor apt., in A block, 675€ per month incl. bills, fully furnished Las Americas - Island Village Heights, Studio apt., ground floor, 370€ per month inc. 35€ of bills, fully furnished.

1 bed, ground floor apt., 450€ per month inc. 35€ of bills, fully furnished.

Calleo Salvaje - Un Posto al Solé 2 bed penthouse apt., 550€ incl. bills, fully furnished.

2 bed, 1st. floor apt., 500€ incl. bills, fully furnished.

Parque de la Reina - Moncayo, 3 bed, penthouse apt. 600€ incl. bills, fully furnished NO FINDERS OR CONTRACT FEES. I am always looking for more properties in all shapes and sizes, so if you would like to rent out your property for long lets or holiday rentals please contact me and I will come and visit you. I am also looking for wheelchair friendly properties with roll in showers/wet rooms.

Phone: Suzanne on 680 831 497 Email: enquiries@canarygetaway.com Web: www.canarygetaway.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

PROPERTY WANTED

FREEHOLD BAR/RESTAURANT 50,000 euros ONO Closed but fully fitted ready for trade.

Must sell hence the bargain price.

Phone: 636 502 095 after 5pm

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3 Locals 400m² in the centre of Los Cristianos. Bank valuation 1510,000 euros pvp 695,000 euros. Tel 685 877 182

AIR-CONDITIONING

PROPERTY FOR SALE Plot of land El Madroñal, Fañabe with permission to build, 180,000 euros. Tel 685 877 182

SERVICE POINT

CARS WANTED CARS BOUGHT FOR CASH – Anything considered. Offer made once seen. WANTED small cars to medium cars, 4 x 4´s, small vans, people carriers, e.t.c. Call us now on 629 128 667.

WANTED Large double/triple garage wanted for rent in the Las Americas/San Eugenio area on a monthly basis. Tel Mark 659 202 826

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CONSTRUCTION

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HEALTH & BEAUTY www.tenerifehairandbeauty.com

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

BLINDS

Colin Taylor – Renovations & Maintenance, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Tiling, Plumbing etc. (e.g. complete bathroom & kitchen refurbishments, including all materials & labour from under €2000) Tel 661 081 843 for quotation.

LAWYERS

CHIROPODIST Ann Malpass M.A.F.H.P. M.C.F.H.P. Qualified Chiropodist.

All your foot care needs solved in the comfort of your own home/hotel. Tel 625 799 570 Elaine Watson Jones MSSCh MBCHA, serving the community from El Medano to Los Gigantes for 13 years. Telephone 608 029 790

DANCE LESSONS

CLEANING

SAFECLEAN For all professional cleaning of carpets & upholstery

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PLUMBING All plumbing works undertaken including boiler replacements, drain clearance, swimming pool pump repair & maintenance. Tel: 680 278 579

MARKETS

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VISIT THE PRETTIEST & FRIENDLIEST MARKET IN THE SOUTH

RE-UPHOLSTERY

9am - 2pm - Fancy a stall?

Special new secondhand furniture section.

Have you got any furniture for sale?

the English Upholsterer

Tel: 922 796 414 or mob 610 464 841

Sofas, bar seating dining chairs Free quotations & home visits PAINTING & DECORATING

Call Mike at ReStyle

677 806 800

REMOVALS UNIVERSAL EXPORTS. Let us take the hassle out of moving. Door to door removals to & from UK. 922 720 711.

MECHANICS & VALETS PATIO DOORS & WINDOWS

SECOND-HAND SHOPS ALUMINIUM & PVC

LIQUIDATION SHOP BARGAIN BASEMENT

Tel: 922 778 050 Fax 922 778 051 Mobile 696 889 048

EVERYTHING NEEDED TO START, ADD, FRESHEN OR JUST REPLACE ANYTHING IN YOUR HOME!

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM in Granadilla!

Call for directions

Specialists in security shutters and blinds, locks security glass and grills.

QUALIFIED FITTERS AND FULL GUARANTEES Free no obligation survey & quotation. We speak English & German!

UPSTAIRS! DOWNSTAIRS

Watch out for our GOING, GOING, GONE! items on the TOP OF THE RAMP. BAR:- Tables, chairs & industrial items also in stock.

Open Mon-Fri 9-30-17.30. Los Cristianos, Edf.Rosy, Calle Valle Mendez, opp Police Station near Pet Shop Tel: 618 381 488

PERSONAL SERVICES Beautiful Italian young lady, slim, big breasts, attractive, sexy, very passionate. Call me for any escort service. I like erotic games and much more. I speak good English. Tel 0034 671 868 681 Pussycat wants to pay with you. Call me 0034 647 157 778 Polish very beautiful blonde girl, slim Barbie body, blue eyes, all services, lesbian too. Private apartment, hotel visits, 24hrs, good English spoken. Tel: 672 845 107

FOR SALE & WANTED QUALITY SECOND HAND FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD GOODS

PETS

PETSWORLD D O G H O T E L Short or long holidays - Spacious kennels - Enclosed play area - 3 walks a day No car, no problem we can pick them up.

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TEL: 679 16 16 82

OPEN 9am - 7pm Mon - Fri, Sat 10am - 5pm SECONDHAND CENTRE Vina del Mar Hotel Playa de las AmĂŠricas

Other times by arrangement

Ring Ray or Gary on: 922 790 822 or 675 569 804 rotationstenerife@hotmail.com

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Colin Peel Tiling Specialist

TV & SATELLITE Menny Fix, Satellite TV Tel 922 792 116 Avnd; Antonio Dominguez 18, Edif: MarOLa Local 2, Los Cristianos. EST 1994, Repairs, Maintenance & Sales.

For All Your Tiling Needs: Bathrooms, Kitchens & Floors Most Aspects of Building Work Undertaken

Tel: 679 736 409 TRANSLATION TENERIFE TRANSLATION SERVICES Over 20 years experience.

Official Translations, Medical, Conveyancing, Notary, Wills, Utilities, Insurances, Building licences Etc.. Transport available if required.

Professionalism & Confidentiality guaranteed.

For these and many more call Tracey on 666 857 991

ALADDINS CAVE. House clearance & removals.

Call us on Tel: 922 720 493

WARDROBES

SECURITY

TRAVEL

The Travel Shop

THE BEST CHANCE OF GETTING THE FLIGHT YOU WANT AT A PRICE YOU'LL LIKE. SAVE TIME AND MONEY, ALL THE FLIGHTS UNDER ONE ROOF. SCHEDULE OR CHARTER, "FRILLS" OR "NOFRILLS", ONE WAY OR ROUND TRIP, STARTING IN TENERIFE OR UK. UNRIVALLED EXPERIENCE IN ASSURING THE BEST DEALS. FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS THE Nº 1 IN TENERIFE FOR FLIGHTS TO AND FROM THE UK. SOUTH ON 922 793 718 OR NORTH ON 922 371 422 OR SOUTH AIRPORT ON 649 884 365 OR IN UK ON 0871 717 4308

T-SHIRT PRINTING & EMBROIDERY

SEWING SEW & SEW’S - For Clothing Alteration’s. Also stocking good quality used baby/children’s clothes, maternity wear, nursery items, toys, books, curtains etc. I also buy the above. Tel 671 784 608. Email: sue11@tesco.net

TEETH WHITENING

SPANISH LESSONS Conversational basic Spanish, “one to one” or small groups, home or workplace visits. Experienced language teacher at all levels. Excellent rates. Why not give it a try!

Call 649 227 833 or 922 163 270

TAROT READING / ASTROLOGY

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Weather Outlook Friday Scattered Clouds. High: 26 °C . Wind Calm.

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