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32m plan to end traffic nightmare
THE Canarian Government has released its final plans for a 32-million-euro project, to put an end to the horrendous rush-hour traffic jams in Las Chafiras. But it could take years to complete, from the look of it, even though it will be built in stages. Continued on Page 3
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Scheme to halt Las Chafiras traffic jams Bare-faced cheek!
IMAGES of a naked man strolling down the main street in Lanzarote’s Puerto del Carmen have gone viral throughout social media. The foreign man, in broad daylight, walked around in his birthday suit, regardless of the bars and restaurants full of families and pedestrians, who watched in horror. He is seen walking down the road shouting, singing, waving and swinging his arms around. The Guardia Civil eventually arrested him, even though he resisted, and attempted to flee on a bicycle.
Man hurt in 10m fall
AN early-morning walker, who fell 10 metres down a hole at the side of a street in Adeje at 4am on Tuesday, was treated by paramedics after the emergency services had been called. Paramedics assessed his injuries - a damaged head - and transferred him by ambulance to hospital for further treatment.
Continued from Front The seemingly-complicated road lay-outs, including three roundabouts, will do away with the main traffic bottlenecks in the South, says the Government. That’s because they cause kilometre-long jams around this section of the TF-1, going down to the two Golfs and up to San Miguel, and feature an average of 75,000 vehicles a day. The area, comprising one of the highest build-ups of traffic on the island, is a top priority for the Canarian Government. It is now working against the clock to put the project out to tender before the end of the year, to fulfil its commitment to the public. The main construction will be a huge roundabout in Las Chafiras over the TF-1, replacing the existing one and displaying three-lane
segments, which will be new to Tenerife. These fast-access lanes will allow easy entries for drivers to other areas in the municipality, without having to use the roundabout. They will also make it easier to get to the industrial estate. Some 1.3km down the motorway, heading south and either side of the dualcarriageway, two mediumsized roundabouts will be built in Oroteanda, near the current turn-off to Guargacho, and will be connected by a bridge. In addition, to end the island’s most problematic traffic area, and which has sparked repeated complaints from town halls and businessmen, there will be two service roads: one south of the TF-1 (which already exists, although it needs renovating), and another to the north, on the Llano del Camello side.
They will enable drivers to make short journeys without having to use the motorway. They will reduce traffic significantly on the motorway in the south, yet both roads will have direct access to the TF-1. San Miguel de Abona Mayor Arturo González, who has seen the final project draft, said it has incorporated a number of new developments, compared with the schedule drawn up by the previous Ministry of Public Works. González mentioned an area, parallel to the large roundabout, to cater for rainwater, waste-water, desalinated water and even telephone lines, linking Llano del Camello with Las Chafiras. The Mayor also found that the revised draft had included one of the demands most requested by the public: multiple pedestrian
crossings, currently nonexistent and a danger to pedestrians. The crossings will also be adapted for disabled people. “The budget includes several high-voltage towers being removed, at a cost of 1.5m euros, which will speed up construction work on the link roads,” added González. Once the modified project has been approved by the Canarian Government, the next step will be the technician’s inspection and approval. Then follows the environmental-impact assessment, already in progress, and, finally, an agreement with the owners of the land affected by the new roads. San Miguel Town Hall will strive for a consensus to ensure that the proposed procedures are met, and that the work can be put out to tender before the end of 2017.
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Rajoy may face new trial, in Parliament! SPANISH Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, having been grilled for two hours as a witness in a huge, on-going Gürtel scandal case in court last week, is under the cosh again.
This time, the Government’s left-wing parties, PSOE and Podemos, have joined forces to sign a joint petition to parliament. They demand the house be recalled from its summer break to discuss Rajoy’s role in the allegedly-fraudulent management of his Popular Party in the 1990s and early 2000s, known as the Gürtel case. Specifically, the two leftwing parties want the PM “to explain the motives for which he refused to assume political responsibility for
the corruption cases linked heavily to his Popular Party, and which led to him having to testify before the National High Court”.
The 65-member, permanent committee of the Spanish Congress, which takes decisions when parliament is in recess, must now decide
whether or not to accept the opposition request. Socialist Party PSOE has 15 members on the committee, Podemos 12, the Popular Party 25 and Ciudadanos six. The other seven seats belong to regional minority parties. A Spanish Congress spokeswoman said last Thursday that it was up to the Speaker - Rajoy loyalist Ana Pastor (PP) - to set a date for that vote, “which could be at any time until the end of the summer”. A simple majority in favour of the petition would be enough to recall parliament. Margarita Robles, PSOE spokeswoman, told a TV programme last Thursday: “Yesterday, Mr Rajoy thought he was in parliament, where he doesn’t answer questions.” She added: “If there is nothing to hide, the PP should welcome the chance
to speak.” On the Wednesday in court, Rajoy answered an investigating judge’s questions for two hours as a witness in the on-going Gürtel scandal case, claiming repeatedly that he knew nothing, saw little and had contact with almost no one named as a suspect in the trial, which is looking into offthe-books accounting and party financing when Rajoy was a minister under then Prime Minister José María Aznar. Shortly after Rajoy’s testimony ended, Pedro Sánchez, who leads the PSOE, called on him to “resign this morning before the King”. adding that it was “a black day in the history of our democracy”. Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias said: “The impertinence and insolence with which Rajoy talks to citizens is shameful.”
Cabildo: pollution’s down to the climate
TENERIFE Cabildo is adamant that the appearance of micro-algae along the coast is not associated with the current discharge problems. President Carlos Alonso said there was no link between them, telling reporters: “It is down to climatic conditions.” He added that the island’s municipalities and the Canary Islands Government “monitor and control” pollution in waters, while it is “invested” in the Cabildo to improve sanitation. In fact, the Cabildo will invest some 48 million
euros over the next three years, improving the sanitation network with a set of works that includes sceptic and sewage networks, and water treatment in urban centres. As for the presence of micro-algae, the Directorate General of Public Health of the Canary Islands Government recommends that people abstain from bathing, and avoid direct contact with material deposited in the sand. This occurs in areas where discoloured water is seen, with spots of varying intensity and colour, and loss of clearness, or the formation of oily-type foams.
May’s EU clash with Chancellor BRITISH Prime Minister Theresa May is adamant that free movement of EU people into the UK will end in 2019. She has contradicted earlier suggestions by Chancellor Philip Hammond that the current rules could continue for a transitional period, when Brexit is triggered and the UK leaves the European Union.
Hammond, who said there should be no “cliff edge” for immigration after Britain’s 2019 EU departure, suggested that current immigration rules should remain in place after Brexit, which could stretch for three years. “At the present time, we have a high level of dependence on foreign workers in the UK,” he said. “Nobody wants us to go over a cliff edge in March 2019 when, suddenly, our
health services are unable to cope and social care is unable to deliver,” he said. Disagreements within the conservative party are sparking disapproval from opposing ministers. Tom Brake, Lib Dem MP for Carshalton and Wallington, said: “The government is in total disarray. Unless the cabinet can agree on a position, how can it possibly negotiate Brexit on behalf of Britain with the EU?”
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Ambassador highlights holiday-bug challenges SIMON Manley, the British Ambassador to Spain, recently wrote to key stakeholders in the Spanish tourism industry, informing them of the steps taken by the UK Government to tackle fraudulent sickness claims. The issue has had a serious impact, both on hoteliers in Spain and the UK packageholiday industry. Manley said: “These claims, rightly, caused concern in Spain, and have had a serious impact on Spanish hoteliers. “But recent measures announced by the British Government show how seriously we take this issue, and our determination to clamp down on loop-holes and fraudulent claims. “Some 18 million British tourists visit Spain each year, and, while the vast majority of holiday-makers
will not make false claims, these recent measures will help clamp down on those who do. “As our travel advice says, making a false claim could result in legal proceedings in the UK or in Spain.” The Ambassador, who stressed the seriousness with which the British Government and packageholiday industry are treating false claims, set out steps which have been taken, and
the legal measures put in place, to put an end to this unethical, illegal practice. The letter laid out the recent announcement by the British Ministry of Justice to implement changes to law, which will close the loopholes that have enabled these fraudulent claims to happen. The system of fixed, recoverable costs have been extended to cover claims arising abroad, limiting the legal
Stolen-car gang right out of luck
SPAIN’S Guardia Civil, collaborating with police colleagues from Austria, France and Portugal, have smashed a gang who were transporting stolen cars from Europe to North Africa. High and medium-range vehicles were being targeted, even for the spareparts market. So far, 12 people were arrested in a special, simultaneous operation which took place in the ports of Algeciras, Alicante, Almeria, Barcelona, Malaga, Motril, Tarifa and Valencia. As a result of the Guardia Civil operation, a total of 43 vehicles (33 of them completely dismantled), which had been stolen in Italy, France, Germany and Sweden, have been recovered, and 12 people of Moroccan, Algerian, French and Dutch nationalities arrested. The arrests come as part of the regular “Operation Crossing The Straits” investigations. They are staged every year to manage the large influx of people and vehicles during the summer, coming from all over Europe to cross from Spain to North Africa. So far this year, Guardia Civil officers have recovered more than 17,600 stolen vehicles.
costs paid out and making the costs of defending a claim predictable to tour operators. The Civil Justice Council, sponsored by the British Ministry of Justice and responsible for modernising the civil justice system, is reviewing how low-value, personal-injury claims are handled, with the aim of reducing the incentive to bring claims which lack merit. The British Government has also asked the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), and other industry representatives, to present further data on the volume and costs of claims, which will help inform further action from government and industry to tackle the issue. The UK package-holiday industry, in conjunction with Spanish hoteliers, is also taking a firm stance, and tightening up its own internal processes and fraudscreening programmes. Some of these have already resulted in claims that lack merit being challenged in
a court of law, and holidaymakers being prosecuted. For example, a UK court recently dismissed a claim by a British family, who had been encouraged to submit a claim on a “no-win, no-fee” basis by an unscrupulous claims-management company. It alleged that they had fallen ill with gastroenteritis during an all-inclusive holiday to Gran Canaria in 2013. Having ruled the claim implausible, through lack of medical evidence, and because no mention of illness had been made to hotel staff or tour representatives at the time, the judge ordered the couple to pay the tour operator thousands in legal costs. The Ambassador concluded that, although the vast majority of holiday-makers will not make false claims, the British Government continues to warn travellers that those submitting false claims could face legal action in the UK - or in Spain!
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Thief runs out of Thief’s parting shock cash… registers! from her ex-landlady
A BUSINESS in Los Abrigos was broken into over the weekend and its cash register, containing 35 euros in coins and notes, was stolen. The Guardia Civil identified the thieving, 22-year-old foreigner, rapidly, thanks to the security cameras in place. He was found hiding in
a nearby building under construction, together with the cash register and another one, holding 500 euros in cash. Police traced the latter back to a robbery which took place on 21st July in another Los Abrigos business. The man, together with the police report, was handed over to the Arona Courts, the stolen cash registers being returned to their owners.
Dinosaurs are banned!
AN official sign from La Laguna Town Hall warns that it is forbidden to take dinosaurs to the recreational park of Mesa Mota. It became theme of the day on social media, where the unusual warning has gone viral. And it really isn’t a joke, as you can see from the picture. Among the park rules is the rather shocking picture: not allowed to walk dinosaurs. Regarding the unusual subject of the ban, La Laguna Town Hall has no coherent explanation. It simply says “it is investigating the facts and the person responsible for this joke”.
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A WOMAN was arrested in Los Gigantes by the Guardia Civil for stealing various items from a case owned by her former landlady.
The apartment owner, inspecting the property
before the 52-year-old woman and her partner moved out, was carrying 5,800 euros in cash, jewellery and a high-end mobile phone among other items in the case. When the owner opened it to return the tenants’ security deposit, it had been cleaned out! Guardia officers were
called, and took both parties back to their station to be interviewed. The 52-year-old was visibly nervous, yet she allowed a bag-search by officers, who found all the cash, and arrested the ex-tenant. They later recovered the jewellery, the mobile phone and other items which had also been removed.
Bull gores a teenage girl A TEENAGE girl was seriously injured after being gored during a bull-run in Hellín, Albacete, in Spain’s Castilla La Mancha region. The 14-year-old, standing at the road-side with a group of friends when the bull attacked, was gored in both thighs after being knocked over. A video posted on social media showed one of the men directing the bull, attempting to coax it away from the girl with a cape. But he was also charged and tossed into the air by the animal, suffering broken bones. Organisers said the youngster should not have been standing where she was, and the Mayor added: “The event complied with all the safety regulations. “But it was impossible to control all parts of the route, or to eliminate recklessness.”
Police K9 unit scores already ARONA’S new Police K9 unit (UCPP) has made 20 drugpossession arrests, mainly involving marijuana, cocaine and hashish, in just a week. The results, says Arona Council, relate to arrests in Las Galletas, Costa del
Silencio, Ten Bel, El Fraile, Los Cristianos, Las Rosas and three shopping centres in Las Americas. Judicial procedures have begun and the fines range from between 601 and 30,000 euros. The UCPP operates as an independent unit, working 24-hour shifts to monitor schools, squares, shopping areas, bus stations, and other areas.
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Subject: Ten Bel
Dear Editor, I WOULD like to bring your attention to the plight of the Ten Bel Tower area. I have many pictures, some which I have taken, and others which have been given to me, all showing the disgraceful state of the whole area, including Damon Park, the tower and the park leading back to Carabela. The whole area looks like a war-zone and is very creepy to walk through. And, I imagine, it’s very unpleasant for tourists to the area. There was an attempt made at a clean-up about a week ago, but it was a pretty poor effort. All the dust and rubble was brushed into corners in a vain effort to hide all the mess and dirt. We all know that it will not stay in this state for long. Bored teenagers, homeless people, drug-addicts and disaffected adults will soon sort that. I walked through the administration building after the so-called clean up and was shocked at what I found. The clean-up extended only to what can be seen from the window-less holes. Today, I walked through the Ten Bel office building with a small family. They were horrified that this deprivation is in such close proximity to residential and tourist accommodation.
It is clear that the local authorities are complicit in allowing this to continue, and are derelict in their duties of health and safety, as well as the regeneration of the whole area. These two pictures were taken AFTER the clean-up took place. Help me to draw a line under this. Help get something done. Make our voices heard. Make your voices heard! Please join us here: https://www.facebook.com/ tenbeltowerarea/
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Dear Editor, We want to say thank-you to all who were involved in finding my nephew, Caine Beattie, after he went missing in Tenerife recently. Fortunately, he spoke on the phone to his brother, who told him to contact the consulate, and the police helped Caine to get to Santa Cruz. The Consulate was closed for the weekend, and he lived rough on the streets for a couple of nights because his passport and money had been stolen. The Consulate is limited in what help it can offer, but it put us in touch with Beverley of the Noah’s Ark charitable association, which had people already looking for Caine in town and on social media. Noah’s Ark - El Arca de Noe - collected him from Santa Cruz and took him down South. And one of their volunteers, Ivan, stayed with him night and day until we could get to him. Beverley and the team booked return flights for the three of us, even paying on their own card when ours didn’t work. We repaid them the same evening. Before Caine could fly back to the UK, a doctor had to certify that he was fit to fly, and, again, Beverley arranged this and took us to the doctor’s surgery. Even after I arrived with Caine’s brother and linked up with him, Noah’s Ark people stayed with us and helped every step of the way. Without them it would have been much more difficult. We would like to say a big thank-you again to the team at Noah’s Ark - Beverley, Dennis and Ivan. They do a great job and can step in when the help the Consulate can offer is limited. Yours sincerely, Lyndsey Beattie
Drug-dealer caught
POLICE arrested a 40-year-old man in La Laguna, charging him with possessing half-a-kilo of hashish, and drug-trafficking.
National Police officers saw him attempt to run away as soon as he noticed them and nabbed him, finding 10 tablets of hashish weighing 500gm in his bum-bag. He was found to have a criminal record and was reported to the judicial authorities.
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SPANISH history will be made next month when a tame bull will be used during Mallorca’s traditional Fornalutx bull-run. The decision follows a new animal-protection law, passed by the Balearic Parliament in July, which bans bulls being slaughtered during fights and other
traditional events on the island. Fornalutx’s correbou (bull-fight) spectacle has taken place for more than a century. But its council couldn’t prove it had been staged during every single year in that time, which would have protected the festival as a cultural heritage. For the first time in history, a tame bull will be borrowed from a local farmer this year. And, instead of being
slaughtered, it will be returned to him afterwards. Mayor Antoni Aguilo, who oversees the Fornalutx village, said the controversial law would end the correbou. He also believes the event will fail, financially, because bull-spectacle enthusiasts will ignore the watereddown version. But delighted animal-rights groups argue that the bull is humiliated by spectators, and suffers immense pain before it is finally killed.
Hero tackled a forest blaze A MAN suffered third-degree burns after attempting to extinguish a fire in the Los Raíces BBQ area in El Rosario last Sunday evening. It happened in a small forest area, and he did his best to contain the blaze
until the fire brigade was summoned. The 58-year-old was taken to the University Hospital for medical treatment, while firefighters doused the blaze within an hour. Unfortunately, it affected 70 square metres of forest, but it would have been a lot more but for the heroics of the man.
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Deathly way to worship a saint PEOPLE who have recently experienced a near-brush with death were carried in open coffins during last Saturday’s bizarre ceremony in north-west Spain. The Fiesta de Santa Marta de Ribarteme, held in Las Nieves, a small Galician town, is an annual pilgrimage for residents who have come close to dying, for whatever reason, and want to pay their respects to the town’s patron saint. Family and friends, all dressed appropriately for funerals, carry the coffins of the “survivors” through the town’s streets to the Santa Marta de Ribarteme church. Those taking part in the procession, led by the Santa Marta effigy, say
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Heat-stroke boy airlifted
AN eight-year-old boy was airlifted from the Masca barranco on Saturday afternoon, after emergency services were told that the intense heat was causing him health issues. The child was airlifted to Adeje Fire Brigade’s helipad, where paramedics treated him for heatstroke, before transferring him to the South Hospital for further medical care.
prayers and thank the saint. In Biblical terms she is Martha, sister of Mary Magdalene and of Lazarus, who was raised from the dead by Jesus. Las Nieves more than
doubles its 4,000 population each year as people pay their respects to the “Saint of Death” in a ceremony believed to have started in the 17th century. Those who inhabit the
coffins play dead, or, cheekily, peer down at their solemn bearers. And pilgrims without relatives to shoulder them must lug empty coffins along the streets and into the church.
Guaidyl kids are riding the range THE under-privileged children of Granadilla’s Guaidyl Day Centre enjoyed an unusual treat on Tuesday morning when they were invited to spend time at the El Fraile stables, near Las Galletas.
Crash victim trapped
A MAN aged 27, trapped in his car following a collision with a truck in San Miguel, had to be cut out of his vehicle by firefighters and was found to be badly injured. Paramedics, who eased his plight, then transferred him to the South Hospital for further medical treatment.
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Claire Pettyfer, who owns the Horse Riding - Finca
Bonita stables with Walter Vlielander, kindly provided them with horse-riding, carriage-riding, plus a bite to eat: sandwiches cake, crisps, pop and, of course, lots of fun and games with some of the Pony Club children. Volunteers brought along the necessary tuck: hotdogs, cakes, etc, and a lady gave them presents she’d knitted herself; little
ponies for the boys and brooches for the girls! As well as horse-riding lessons, the stables run a Pony Club for children, carriage-riding for adults and a ladies’ club. And the children enjoyed themselves so much that Claire and Walter might have to consider starting another group, especially for the Guaidyl kids!
GUARDIA Civil officials have launched an “online digital office” to save time and travel for the public, with many transactions now being carried out by internet. It will no longer be necessary to attend the nearest station, which is often in another town, for various issues. These relate to acquiring licences for fireworks, clay-pigeon-shooting pistols etc, or obtaining private security guards. The aim is to cut the queues and administration workload for Guardia officers, so they can focus on more specific police tasks.
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Madrid buses are blazing nuisance MADRID’S municipal transportation company, EMT, will be recruiting 220 new maintenance workers in the next year or so to help combat the worrying problem of fires breaking out on its bus fleet. So far this year, nine EMT vehicles have burst into flames, two of these incidents happening last week. “The hiring of these specialists is the first serious measure we’ve seen,” said Javier Herranz, from the UGT labour union. “But it is also essential for them to speed up the purchase of new buses.” Under its current purchasing plan, the company, owned by Madrid City Hall, is set to reduce the average age of its fleet from the current 8.3 years to 6.6 years.
EMT is also set to incorporate automatic extinguishers in the whole fleet because, now, just nine buses carry them. An EMT spokesperson said that such blazes were nothing new. “They used to happen in the 1960s and the 1990s - and they’re happening now.” In 2012, Madrid City Hall, then governed by the conservative Popular Party, suspended the renovation of new vehicles until 2016. Since then, 45 buses have caught fire, an average of nine per year. And this year has already seen the same number of bus fires. The last two incidents took place barely 48 hours apart last week: the first, on the Monday, on Cardenal Herrera Oria avenue, was a 14-year-old vehicle. Then, on the Thursday morning, another bus, 12 years old, caught fire on Velázquez street. Neither bus was damaged, and there was no
loss of passengers’ property. EMT has pointed out that the ratio of fires by year and fleet is 0.47%, a figure it says is similar to other transport companies. But both the public company and unions agree that age is a factor, and that the incidents are happening with vehicles aged 10 years and over. The most common causes of fires are short circuits, and problems with alternators
or catalytic converters. “The responsibility lies with whoever increased the useful life of the vehicles and cut investment,” said City Hall Mobility Councillor Inés Sabanés. Herranz, the UGT union representative added: “It’s true that there is an inherited problem here. The PP left things in a disastrous state, but Ahora Madrid, the current party in power, has had two
years to change things.” Herranz also pointed out that the EMT was working with very old vehicles, which are subject to high temperatures, adding: “They heat up, and, as they give off oil and fuel, they end up catching fire.” In his opinion, the real number of such incidents is triple the official numbers supplied by EMT. “Only the truly scandalous cases come to light,” he said.
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BoE and ECB in the spotlight By Carol schleisman at currencies direct
PARTWAY through July, the pound tumbled to an eightmonth low against the euro, with GBP/ EUR sliding from 1.1432 euros to 1.1123. While the pound has briefly pushed above 1.12 euros a couple of times in recent weeks, GBP has failed to sustain any momentum. EUR/GBP, on the other hand, has been moving between £0.8830 and £0.8990, while EUR/USD surged all the way to a 2½-year high of $1.1767, in the wake of the last Federal Reserve interest-rate decision.
Sliding UK inflation led many to bet that the Bank of England (BoE) would keep interest rates on hold for the foreseeable future, and those expectations have left the pound pressured over the last couple of weeks. Other UK data has also failed to offer GBP any encouragement, with the UK economy growing by just 0.3% in the second quarter, and retail spending slumping. Rumours of infighting in the Tory government, and conflicting commentary on the subject of a transitory deal for the UK once it Brexits, are another reason the pound has, so far, been unable to move away from its recent, eight-month low against the euro. The euro, meanwhile, was bolstered by the European Central Bank’s (ECB) intention to discuss winding down quantitative easing in the autumn. EUR gains were also the
result of the US dollar tumbling in the face of falling Federal Reserve interest-rate-hike bets. The Fed adopted a cautious stance on the subject of domestic inflation at July’s gathering, an attitude which left the odds of a third-rate adjustment taking place in 2017 in doubt. Additionally, questions about President Donald Trump’s ability to successfully introduce his planned spending and tax adjustments have further limited
USD exchange rates, helping the euro strengthen in the process. Over the next couple of weeks, developments in Brexit negotiations will remain a driver of the GBP/ EUR exchange rate. Indications that negotiations are progressing well would be pound-supportive, while further signs of discord could send GBP/EUR to new lows. This week, the biggest cause of pound movement is likely to be the Bank of England’s interest-rate announce-
ment. If the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is more split than previously on the subject of when interest rates should rise, it could give the pound a serious shot in the arm. However, if the number of members of the MPC voting for an immediate interestrate adjustment has fallen in light of the decline in UK inflation, GBP exchange rates are liable to slide. At Currencies Direct, we’re here to talk currency whenever you need us, so get in touch if you want to know more about the latest news, or how it could impact your currency transfers. Since 1996, we’ve helped more than 150,000 customers with their currency transfers; just pop into your local Currencies Direct branch, or give us a call to find out more. T: +34 922 971 781 E: canaries@ currenciesdirect.com W: currenciesdirect.com
Big house, posh car - major bank fraud AN “ordinary” bank employee in the small municipality of Almoradí, in Spain’s Alicante province, is said to have got away with a huge customerscam for 25 years.
It was worth, in total, around $1.5m (1.28m euros). And, in all that time, she lived way beyond her means, owning a big house, driving a luxury car, and taking expensive trips to exotic destinations with her partner. She even flaunted her wealthy lifestyle on social media. But not any more. Her fairy-tale life came to an end when the Guardia Civil discovered the origin
of her wealth, and how it was obtained. For an entire quartercentury, she had, allegedly, been stealing from a Russian client at her bank.
She is now being charged with bank fraud and forging documents. Investigators believe that the 51-year-old suspect, whose identity has not
been disclosed, diverted around 1.28m euros from an account held by the Russian national, who is now aged 80. The probe began just over a month ago, when the account holder, of an unnamed bank, filed a complaint with the local Guardia Civil in Almoradí. He told them that every time he returned to his native country, his account would be depleted a little more. Police sources say he arrived in Rojales, some 8km from Almoradí, in 1992. He then opened a bank account in the latter municipality, and developed a trusting relationship with the suspect. The account-holder rarely checked his balance. But in June, he requested
a detailed statement because he was considering switching banks. That was when he realised that over $1.5m was missing. Investigators analysed all the transactions linked to that account, and realised that most money transfers had taken place while the account-holder was in Russia. Every time he returned to Russia, his bank balance would drop a little more. But whenever he requested information about the account, the employee would provide unofficial documents, which she had forged, to make it look as though his balance was unchanged. Once her cover was blown, the woman was arrested and released, pending trial following her arraignment.
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World Athletics Championships Friday 4th August, BBC1, 19.00
Trust Me
Tuesday 8th August, BBC1, 21.00 Cath Hardacre is a good nurse. Caring and hard-working, she does her best for everyone in the cardiology ward she works in. However, when she raises her concerns about the standards slipping in the hospital, Cath’s world takes a turn for the worse. After being sacked for whistleblowing, Cath turns to her best friend Dr. Ally Sutton, who is leaving her life as an A&E doctor and emigrating to New Zealand with her new husband. At a drunken party Cath finds Ally’s discarded paperwork and makes the desperate decision to take a second chance at life - by stealing her best friend’s identity. Cath, now calling herself Ally, accepts a job at a failing emergency department in Edinburgh and embarks upon a new life with her young daughter Molly. However, with her good-for-nothing expartner Karl trying to spend time with them and a journalist chasing her about the issues at her former hospital, how will Ally cope with leading a double life? Cath Hardacre is played by Jodie Whittaker, Dr Andy Brenner by Emun Elliott, Dr Brigitte Rayne by Sharon Small and Karl is played by Blake Harrison.
Gabby Logan hosts the opening night of the World Athletics Championships, which could see Britain’s greatest distance athlete Mo Farah add to his glorious golden collection of medals. Mo races for 10,000 metres gold at 9.20pm and is the man to beat. He is the defending world and Olympic champion and has been unbeaten in major championships since the 2012 Olympics. Usain Bolt - who is running at his championships in his record-breaking career also lines up on opening night. He goes in the 100m first round from 8.20pm. Britain’s CJ Ujah - who has run consistently under 10 seconds this season - will also be confident of progressing to tomorrow’s semi-final. Also in action in the women’s 1500m heats is Laura Muir - the record-breaking Briton will be hoping to progress safely to the semi-final in her bid for her first major championship outdoor medal. Michael Johnson, Colin Jackson, Denise Lewis and Paula Radcliffe provide the analysis with commentary from Steve Cram, Brendan Foster, Andrew Cotter, Steve Backley and Toni Minichiello. Reports and interviews are provided by Phil Jones.
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Secrets Of Silicon Valley
Sunday 6 August, BBC2, 20.00 Journalist, tech blogger and director of The Centre For The Analysis Of Social Media Jamie Bartlett - author of several books on technology and politics - explores the reality behind Silicon Valley’s glittering promise to build
a better world. The Tech Gods - those who run the world’s biggest tech companies believe progress is powered by technological revolution. They are, they say, not just thinking how to make money, but how to do things in a new and better way, a process they call ‘disruption’. In the programme Jamie meets people who claim they can reverse climate change, create sustainable burgers and connect cities in a new way. He visits Uber’s lavish offices in San Francisco and hears the company’s claim to be improving our cities. But in Hyderabad in India Jamie sees for himself some of the human consequences of Uber’s utopian vision, such as drivers driven to suicide over falling earnings. But do the problems with disruption go much deeper than that? Back in the USA and riding shotgun in a truck as it drives itself for more than 100 miles on a highway, Jamie asks what the automation of millions of jobs, part of Silicon Valley’s global disruption, will mean for all of us. An artificial intelligence pioneer who is working to replace doctors with software says an economic shock is coming, faster than any of us have realised. And on a remote island hideout Jamie meets a former Facebook executive who has armed himself with a gun and lives as much off the grid as possible, because he fears this new revolution could lead to social breakdown and the collapse of capitalism. In the second episode, which airs on Sunday 13 August, Jamie meets the people who harnessed social media to change the shape of politics in the US.
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Diana: In Her Own Words
Sunday 6th August, Channel 4, 20:00
A brand new in-depth documentary featuring footage of Diana speaking candidly on a range of subjects. Airing shortly before the 20th anniversary of her death, this revelatory film draws on a unique historical archive: video tapes recorded by Diana’s speech coach Peter Settelen, who she hired to help her prepare and publicly present her own account of events, and reinvent her public persona. Some of this footage is being broadcast for the first time ever; none of it has been seen on British television before. The footage that Settelen captured at Diana’s private residence in Kensington Palace in 1992 and 1993 is the only known unmediated video with Diana ever recorded. It shows Diana rehearsing her speaking voice and also reflecting at length on her own biography and offering revealing insight into her upbringing, her courtship with the Prince of Wales, her marriage and her public life.
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Nadiya’s British Food Adventure Monday 7th August, BBC2, 20:30
To discover cuttingedge food, N a d i y a heads to London. Her first stop is Grow Up - an indoor, urban farm in an industrial estate. Nadiya helps cocreator Kate Hofman feed their fish and harvest watercress. Nadiya then cooks a fish curry for the farm staff. Next, Nadiay visits Pratap Chatal, a chef who cooks with fragrances. He makes her a lamb dish spiced with frankincense. Nadiya then creates an aromatic cake and a Moroccan twist on a steak and kidney pie.
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Eden
Monday 7th August, Channel 4, 22:00
In March 2016, 23 men and women left everyday life behind to live in a remote part of the British Isles. Disillusioned with 21st century living, they entered Eden as strangers to isolate themselves from the modern world and be given the chance to start again and create a new society from scratch. Their first months were shown on Channel 4 in 2016. But as life in Eden progressed, the promise of a utopia looked like anything but... This stripped series across the week follows the remaining time in Eden, to find out how the dream turned into a nightmare. Life in Eden proved too tough for some, and after just three months, two had already left. By the summer, hunger pervades and divisions within the camp are already becoming apparent as boatman Anton and carpenter Raph separate themselves and continue building a winter camp in the woods away from the beach and the communal living space.
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My Family, Partition And Me: India 1947
Wednesday 9th August, BBC1, 21.00
Anita Rani explores the human impact of the Partition of India through the intimate stories of four British families, including her own, in a new two-part landmark BBC One series. Using compelling first-hand testimony from British Partition survivors, their children and grandchildren retrace the dramatic journeys they were forced to make during Partition. Representing the different communities caught up in the violence - Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and British colonial - they travel for the first time to the homes in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh that their families fled in terror. Their journeys include emotional meetings with long-lost family friends, encounters with neighbours of other religions who shielded their family at huge personal risk, and extraordinary stories of courage and fortitude among the horrors of the communal violence that had erupted. Anita Rani and her mother become the first members of their family to return to the small village in Pakistan where her grandfather lived until 1947. Anita investigates the shocking and distressing events that happened there when her grandfather’s first wife, children and her great grandfather lost their lives.
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Top Of The Lake: China Girl
Thursday 10th August, BBC2, 21.00
Galvanised by her theory that ‘China Girl’ is a surrogate, Robin’s investigation takes a revealing new turn. Horrified that he plans to marry their daughter, Julia and Pyke make their own investigations into Puss, leading to a public confrontation. When Puss storms out, Mary follows, and fearing for their daughter, Pyke and Julia are forced to turn to Robin for help. Robin, relishing her new relationship with Mary, begins to discover the deep complexities of what it means to be a mother. But when Al Parker arrives from New Zealand, Robin must face the demons of her past - in order to protect her precious new life in Sydney.
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Friday 4th August
06:00...................... Breakfast 09:15 ..................Animal Park Summer Special 10:00 ..............Homes Under the Hammer 11:00....................Going Back Giving Back 11:45.............................Rip Off Britain 12:15............... Bargain Hunt 13:00.......................BBC News at One 13:30..................BBC London News 13:45....................... Red Rock 14:30.......................The Code 15:15................Escape to the Country 16:15............................Flog It! 17:15........................Pointless 18:00................ BBC News at Six 18:30............ BBC London News 19:00.......World Athletics Championships 2017 22:00................ BBC News at Ten 22:25............ BBC London News 22:35....... Not Going Out
06:00 .................. The TV That Made Me 06:30...................Animal Park Summer Special 07:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 08:00 ...... Gardeners’ World 09:00... Victoria Derbyshire 11:00....BBC Newsroom Live 12:00 .... Britain’s Great War 13:00 ................... Two Tribes 13:30....... A Taste of Britain 14:15......................... The Best Dishes Ever 14:45..............Natural World 15:30............... This Wild Life 16:00......................The Life of Mammals 17:00................................. Golf 18:00.......World Athletics Championships 2017 19:00................. Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 20:00........... Mastermind 20:30......... Only Connect 21:00...Gardeners’ World 22:00.......World Athletics Championships 2017 22:30..............Newsnight 23:05.................The Help 01:20....................... I Shot My Parents
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23:05.............. Old School with the Hairy Bikers 00:35.................. Weather for the Week Ahead 00:40............... BBC News
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06:00............. Good Morning Britain
06:00........................ Countdown
06:00.......................Children’s TV
06:00..................... The Hot Desk
06:45................... Will and Grace
06:10...... You’ve Been Framed!
08:30 ........................ Lorraine
07:35............... Everybody Loves Raymond
08:45...................Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:00.............................. Floogals
09:25 ......... The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30 .............. This Morning 12:30 ............ Loose Women 13:00 .............ITV Lunchtime News 13:20...... ITV News London
08:30...................................Frasier
09:15............... The Wright Stuff
07:20 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show
10:05.....Undercover Boss USA
11:15............. The Yorkshire Vet
08:00 ........................ Emmerdale
11:00.................... The Simpsons
12:10.......... 5 News Lunchtime
09:00 ..... You’ve Been Framed!
12:00................Channel 4 News
12:15 ..... Celebrity Big Brother
10:00 ........... The Great Indoors
12:05..........Couples Come Dine with Me
13:15.............. Home and Away
10:30 ............................Guidance
13:05.......................... Posh Pawn
13:45....................... Neighbours
11:00 .............................. LA Story
14:15 ......................................NCIS
11:25......... Vanderpump Rules
15:15....Jesse Stone: Stone Cold
12:20........................ Emmerdale
17:00......................... 5 News at 5
13:30 ..... You’ve Been Framed!
17:30........................ Neighbours
14:00............................... The Ellen DeGeneres Show
13:30.......... ITV Racing Live
14:10........................ Countdown
16:00 ..............Tipping Point
15:00............The Question Jury
17:00 ............. Cash Trapped
16:00............ A Place in the Sun
18:00 ................ ITV News London
17:00........ Come Dine with Me
18:30....ITV Evening News
18:30.................... Hollyoaks
19:00 ........... Emmerdale
19:00.......... Channel 4 News
19:30 ...Coronation Street
18:00..........Home and Away
18:00..............The Simpsons
18:30........... 5 News Tonight
21:00............... Benidorm
17:00..................... Judge Rinder
20:00............... Funniest Ever Puppy Party
18:00..You’ve Been Framed! 20:00....Two and a Half Men
21:00....Celebrity Big Brother
21:00.. The Hangover Part II
22:05... Autopsy: Kurt Cobain
23:05.................. Family Guy
23:05................... Rude Tube
23:05................ Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side
00:05............ American Dad!
00:05... The Cold Light of Day
00:05...............Super Casino
01:30...................The Almost Impossible Gameshow
08:55 ........... A Place in the Sun
06:00............................ The Flash
07:00 .............American Pickers
10:00 ........... A Place in the Sun
07:00 ............................ The Flash
08:10 .............American Pickers
11:05 .....................Four in a Bed
08:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
09:00 ...............Storage Hunters
11:35 .....................Four in a Bed
09:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
10:00............. American Pickers
12:05 .....................Four in a Bed
10:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0
12:00.............................. Top Gear
12:35 .....................Four in a Bed
11:00........................... MacGyver
14:00............................. Top Gear
13:10 .....................Four in a Bed
12:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
15:00 .....Brojects in the House
13:40 ........... A Place in the Sun
13:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
15:30..... Brojects in the House
14:40 ........... A Place in the Sun
14:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0
15:45 ..........................Time Team
15:00 ...........................MacGyver
16:00 ......Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge
16:50...........................Time Team
16:00 ............................ The Flash
20:00............. The Secret Life of the Holiday Resort
22:00...... ITV News at Ten and Weather
22:30.. ITV News London 22:40........ Inside London Fire Brigade 23:40......... Tipping Point 00:35............ Jackpot247
The Secret World of Posh Pets ITV1, 20.00
Rory is just 21 and has already cornered the market in supplying pet jelly-
fish. He is so successful that he employs his dad to help him export his jellies all around the world. His latest project is his biggest yet, installing a massive tank in a high-end electrical shop and settling 5 rare Japanese nettle jellies into their new home. Blingtastic dog grooming is getting more popular every yet but now it’s spreading to horses. Now no child’s pony party is complete without a purple unicorn with spangle stars and nail polish on its hooves.
14:50... The Jeremy Kyle Show
19:00................. Cricket on 5
20:00...........The Secret CW 21:00................ The Last Leg World of choice 22:00........Naked Attraction Posh Pets 20:30..Coronation Street
06:35 .........Vanderpump Rules
17:55 ...................Vet on the Hill
18:00 ....................Futurama
18:55 ...........George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces
18:30 .............The Simpsons 19:30 .............The Simpsons
19:55............ Grand Designs
20:00........... Modern Family
21:00........................... Dicte Crime Reporter
21:00.............................. Zoo
23:00.......................24 Hours in A and E 00:00.......................24 Hours in A and E 01:00.........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 02:00............ Grand Designs
22:00.....................The Force: North East 23:00............Modern Family
17:00 ............................. Top Gear 18:00..................... Top Gear 19:00..........The Joy of Techs 20:00 ......... Motorway Cops 21:00 .... South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut 22:40................................. QI 23:20................................. QI 00:00................................. QI
23:30............Modern Family
00:40........... Mock the Week
00:00.................. A League of Their Own
01:20................................. QI 02:00................................. QI
01:00..........The Force: Essex
02:40..................... Parks and Recreation
02:00..........The Force: Essex
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06:00 ...................... Breakfast 10:00 ........................Saturday Kitchen Live 11:30.............Nadiya’s British Food Adventure 12:00.............. Bargain Hunt 13:00.................... BBC News 13:15.............. Homes Under the Hammer 14:00 ...................... I Am Bolt 15:30 ..............The Heroes of Super Saturday: Jess, Mo and Greg 16:25................Escape to the Continent 17:25 .......................Pointless 18:10.............. BBC News 18:20... BBC London News 18:30.......World Athletics Championships 2017 22:00............... BBC News 22:20........... Mrs. Brown’s Boys D’Movie 23:55.....I Know What You Did Last Summer 01:30...... Weather for the Week Ahead
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06:10...... The Spanish Main 07:45............ The Magic Box 09:30............ World Athletics Championships 2017 14:00...........Food and Drink 14:30............................Flog It! 15:20................. Mastermind 15:50.......................University Challenge 16:20............... Only Connect 16:50....... Gardeners’ World 17:50..... The Sweet Makers: A Victorian Treat 18:50.. Proms Extra 2017 19:30.....Royal Cousins at War
20:30.............Dad’s Army 21:00........ Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime 22:00.......World Athletics Championships 2017 22:30......What We Did on Our Holiday 23:55.........................Golf 01:00...........In the House 02:40...... This is BBC Two
Royal Cousins at War BBC2, 19:30
Two-part documentary looking at how Europe’s royal relatives ended up at war with each other. At the outbreak of the First World War three cousins reigned over Europe’s greatest powers - Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and King George V of Britain. This looks at the role played by the three monarchs, and their relationships with each other, in the outbreak of war. The first episode tells the story of the emerging divisions and rivalries between the interrelated royal houses of Europe and features the little-known story of the two Danish sisters, Princess Alexandra and Princess Dagmar, who had pulled off the dynastic coup of the 19th century by marrying the heirs to both the British and Russian thrones. Following the invasion of their native Denmark by Prussia in 1864 during the Wars of German Unification, the sisters became the core of an anti-Prussian coalition that prefigured the great anti-German alliance.
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06:00............................. Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids 06:10............................. Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
06:00.......................Children’s TV
06:00 .................... The Hot Desk
06:40 ........................ Motorsport
12:15.................................... Police Interceptors
06:10 ......................... Emmerdale Omnibus
13:15 .................. Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun
09:05..............Coronation Street Omnibus
14:10 .................. Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun
11:30....................... Take Me Out
07:35 .............. Everybody Loves Raymond 08:30.................................. Frasier 10:00 ......The Big Bang Theory 10:55 ................... The Simpsons
06:30............................... Share a Story
11:25 ................... The Simpsons
06:45...........Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 07:00............... The Oddbods Show
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06:10............ Tenerife Blue Trail
06:20..............................Sooty
06:35...........Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures
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11:55 ..............Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:50 .....................Four in a Bed 15:30 ........... A Place in the Sun 16:35.. Big House, Little House 17:35.................Kirstie and Phil’s Love it or List it
15:10................... The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 16:05 .................. The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 17:00.................. Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!
12:40............................ Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule 13:10......................... You’ve Been Framed! 13:40.................... The Waterboy 15:30............................. Yogi Bear 17:10..................Nanny McPhee
18:30.......... Channel 4 News
18:00............Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!
19:00......Britain at Low Tide
19:00................. Cricket on 5
07:15.......................... Super 4
20:00.............. Paul O’grady’s Hollywood
20:00............Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!
07:25........................ Mr. Bean
21:00...............................Red
21:00..........Football on Five
23:10...............American Pie: Reunion
21:50...............Football on 5
21:00...................... Fast Five
22:20.......................Celebrity Big Brother
23:35.................. Family Guy 00:05.................. Family Guy
23:20............ Queens of Pop
00:35.................. Family Guy
01:15...............Super Casino
01:05.............This is the End
06:00....... Ashley Banjo’s Secret Street Crew 07:00 .......................... Road Wars 08:00.................. Attenborough 09:00.................... Hawaii Five-0 11:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0 13:00 .........The Dog Whisperer 14:00 .........The Dog Whisperer 15:00 ............It’s Me or the Dog 15:30............ It’s Me or the Dog 16:00................. Modern Family 17:00................. Modern Family 18:00........... Modern Family 18:30............. The Simpsons 19:30............. The Simpsons 20:00................ Duck Quacks Don’t Echo 21:00....Crocodile Dundee II 23:00....James Corden’s Late Late Show UK 00:00.................. A League of Their Own 01:00.....Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life 02:00........... Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud
07:10.....................Dara O Briain’s Go 8 Bit
07:05............... The Oddbods Show
07:40........................ Mr. Bean 08:00................Thunderbirds are Go 08:25....................... ITV News
01:15.........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 02:05................ The Last Leg
19:15....................... Liar Liar
08:30.......................Weekend 09:25......................ITV Racing Live 10:20................................Gok’s Lunchbox 11:15.................................1000 Heartbeats 12:15....................... ITV News 12:25.......................... Tipping Point 13:30................................... ITV Racing Live 16:00.................... The Chase 17:00 ........................ Little Big Shots USA 18:00................. ITV News London 18:05................ ITV News 18:15............ You’ve Been Framed! 19:15...........Catchphrase 20:00......The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies 22:35................ ITV News 22:50..............GoldenEye 01:20............ Jackpot247
08:55..................Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free 09:30............ A Place in the Sun 11:30............ A Place in the Sun 13:40.......................The Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes 14:50........ Come Dine with Me 15:50........ Come Dine with Me 16:55........ Come Dine with Me 17:25......................Four in a Bed 18:25............... Four in a Bed 19:30............... Four in a Bed 20:00............ Penelope Keith at Her Majesty’s Service 21:00..........The Royal House of Windsor 22:05................. The Queen’s Coronation: Behind Palace Doors 23:05........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 00:10........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 01:15................... Father Ted 02:20........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
08:00............................. Top Gear 09:00............................... Brojects 09:30............................... Brojects 10:00................. Sin City Motors 11:00................. Sin City Motors 12:00 ............................. Top Gear 13:00............... Motorway Cops 14:00............... Motorway Cops 15:00............. Gavin and Stacey 15:40 .............Gavin and Stacey 16:20 .............Gavin and Stacey 17:00.......... Would I Lie to You? 17:40 ......... Would I Lie to You? 18:20 .... Would I Lie to You? 19:00 ............Not Going Out 19:40 ............Not Going Out 20:20............ Not Going Out 21:00.......Black Hawk Down 00:00 .............Dave Gorman: Modern Life is Goodish 01:00............................ QI XL 02:00.............Not Going Out
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06:00....................... Breakfast 09:00......................BBC News
06:20................... The Instant Gardener
10:00............................Sunday Morning Live
07:05..................... Gardeners’ World
11:00....... Homes Under the Hammer
08:05.......... The Beechgrove Garden
12:00............... Bargain Hunt
08:35................... Countryfile
13:00......................BBC News
09:30............ World Athletics Championships 2017
13:15...................Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out 13:40............................ Frozen 15:10................Escape to the Country 15:40........... Songs of Praise 16:15........................Pointless 17:00......................BBC News 17:20.....BBC London News 17:30................... Countryfile 18:30.......World Athletics Championships 2017 21:00................Poldark
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22:00............... BBC News
22:20............ BBC London News 22:30... Match of the Day 23:15.............The Recruit 01:05...... Weather for the Week Ahead 01:10............... BBC News
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06:00................Children’s TV
06:00...................... Childrens’ TV
06:00 .................... The Hot Desk
09:55...................Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom
06:10 ................................... You’ve Been Framed!
10:10...........................Wanda and the Alien
06:35 .....Emmerdale Omnibus
06:35 ................................ Cycling 07:00......................... Motorsport
10:20................ Football on Five
09:40 .............Coronation Street Omnibus
08:00................Thunderbirds are Go
08:30...................................Frasier
11:05......................Football on 5
12:05 .............. Ninja Warrior UK
09:30..................Sunday Brunch
08:30.......................Weekend
12:30.................. George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces
11:30.......................... Cheaper by the Dozen 2
13:05 ..............................Mr. Bean
08:25....................... ITV News
13:20 ..........................The Royals
14:15 ..... You’ve Been Framed!
17:00...........Britain’s Ancient Capital: Secrets of Orkney
09:25............... Judge Rinder
13:30.................... The Simpsons
14:15 ..........Inside Buckingham Palace
15:20 ............................ Planet 51
17:10................... Dirty Dancing
18:00.... Steve Backshall’s Extreme Mountain Challenge
12:25............. James Martin’s French Adventure
19:15 ...............The Amazing Spider-Man 2
19:00................ Inside the Factory 20:00................ Secrets of Silicon Valley 21:00.......World Athletics Championships 2017 22:30......Gareth Thomas: Hate in the Beautiful Game
07:00.......................Oddbods 07:05.. The Oddbods Show 07:15.......................... Super 4 07:30..........................Ninjago
10:20........Long Lost Family 11:20...... Love Your Garden
15:00....................UEFA Women’s Euro 2017
13:40 ..............................Mr. Bean
17:10 .........................A Bug’s Life
19:00................ Cricket on 5 19:55 ......................... 5 News Weekend
22:00.................. Family Guy
12:55....................... Rebound
19:00................. The Mystery of the Crossrail Skulls
13:55...............Tipping Point
20:00........................... Diana
23:00.................. Family Guy
14:55..................... Bear Grylls Survival School
21:50.....................The King’s Speech
20:00................... Dads Make You Laugh Out Loud
15:25......................The Living Daylights
01:40............. 60 Days in Jail
18:00.. ITV News London 18:30............... The Chase Celebrity Special
22:25................ ITV News 22:40........Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories 23:40...........Take Me Out 00:40............ Jackpot247
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23:55............ American Dad! 00:25............ American Dad!
23:05................. Point Break
01:50...................... Viral Tap
01:15...............Super Casino
02:30.............. Teleshopping
08:55.......... Location, Location, Location
06:00 ..........The Hour of Power
07:10 ............................. Top Gear
11:05 ...........Location, Location, Location
07:00............................ Futurama
08:00 ............................. Top Gear
09:00 ............................Futurama
09:00.. Red Bull Soapbox Race
09:30...................... Duck Quacks Don’t Echo
10:00................ Motorway Cops
10:00 ...........................WWE Raw
12:00.............................. Top Gear
02:30...................... Location, Location, Location
01:20...The Cleveland Show
14:50......................Four in a Bed 15:50......................Four in a Bed 16:55......................Four in a Bed 17:25........ Come Dine with Me 18:30.... Come Dine with Me 19:30.... Come Dine with Me 20:00.................... The Secret Life of the Zoo 21:00................... Father Ted 21:35................... Father Ted 22:05............... It Was Alright in the 1970’s 23:05........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 00:15.... 24 Hours in A and E 01:15.........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 02:15........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
In the final episode of the series, Prudie and Tholly spy French sails on the horizon and the area is put on alert. George passes Drake’s smithy on his return from Parliament and Francis Basset convenes a meeting to devise the defences of Cornwall. Ross is put in command of a squad of volunteers while Demelza continues to be courted by Hugh in secret. Emma admits she is attracted to Sam but cannot overcome her lack of religious faith, while George takes the fact that Drake is living in the smithy - on the edge of Trenwith land - as provocation by Ross. He orders Tom Harry to ensure that Drake’s residency is short-lived and Tom is only too happy to oblige, leaving Ross facing threats both foreign and domestic.
23:25.................. Family Guy
00:50...The Cleveland Show
13:10........ Come Dine with Me
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22:30.................. Family Guy
22:00...........The Last Days of Patrick Swayze
12:05........ Come Dine with Me
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21:00.......................Celebrity Big Brother
00:00...............The Anomaly
19:30.... Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
00:30.............Countryfile 02:25...................... This is BBC Two
06:10............................... Last Man Standing
18:30.......... Channel 4 News
23:30.........................Golf 01:25.............. Holby City
06:00.................................. Kirstie’s Vintage Gems
11:00 ...........................MacGyver 15:00........................... MacGyver 16:00 ................. Modern Family 17:00 ................. Modern Family 17:30 ................. Modern Family 18:00........... Modern Family 18:30............. The Simpsons 20:00 ........................... David Attenborough’s Natural History History Museum Alive 21:00...................Ross Kemp: Extreme World 22:00....The Force: North East 23:00............ James Corden’s Late Late Show UK 00:00...............................Zoo 01:00.................. A League of Their Own
11:00................ Motorway Cops 14:00.......... Would I Lie to You? 16:00.............................. Top Gear 17:00.............................. Top Gear 18:00........................ Red Bull Soapbox Race 19:00...... Cops UK: Bodycam Squad 20:00................. Traffic Cops 21:00............ Have I Got a Bit More News for You 22:00..................Taskmaster 23:00....... Live at the Apollo 00:00............................ QI XL 01:00............ Have I Got a Bit More News for You 01:55..............Dave Gorman: Modern Life is Goodish 02:45....Parks and Recreation
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Building Project - San Miguel
Perfect opportunity to build in San Miguel village, only ten minutes way from the beach. This special project consists of thirteen townhouses which have been finished to the shell. Ranging from one to three bedrooms, independent kitchen, living room, two bathrooms, balconies and terraces. There is also a communal area included in the project. PRICE TO BE CONSULTED to interested parties only. All current and ongoing paperwork in place which will be handed over to the interested party. TERMS AND CONDITION APPLY.
GDS-AD199
SI-LC189
CDS-PDL154
Las Adelfas – Golf del Sur
Town house – San Isidro
Parque Don Luis – Costa del Silencio
Stunning bungalow with all new fittings and furnishing currently being installed. The property consists of two bedrooms, one with an on-suite bathroom including a jacuzzi style bath. Both bathrooms have been wheelchair habilitated. The living room extends to an exterior terrace and garden area. The complex has a lot of greenery and three swiming pools, one heated. This property is closed to all the amenities.
Lovely townhouse for sale in Los Cardones estate. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, built on two levels including private garage. This property would make a perfect family Home. Los Cardones is situated only two minutes away from the busy San Isidro area which is full of little shops, local bars, banks, big supermarkets and bus routes. The village also boasts of public schools. Only ten minutes away from El Medano.
RD Properties offer in Exclusive. This spectacular first floor apartment with two very bright bedrooms, a fully renovated bathroom, large living room and an open plan Kitchen. A big terrace overlooks the walk way, not directly overlooking the pool as it could get noisy in the busy months. Perfect as a holiday home or even your first residence. On a very well looked after complex with a gated swimming pool. Sold fully furnished.
199,000€
189,000€
149,900€
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Semi Detched in Fairway Village, Golf del Sur Description Area 300 m2
Bathrooms - 2
Bedrooms - 3
Garage - parking
Swimming Pool
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Finca in Taucho, Adeje
Fantastic Panoramic Seaview Description Area 1000 m2
Bathrooms - 4
Bedrooms - 4
Garage - 4 cars
Price:
425,000€ EPC/EEC – F
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Modern Villa in Los Girasoles, El Madronal, Adeje Description Area 232 m2
Bathrooms - 3
Bedrooms - 4
Garage - 3 cars
Price:
379,000€ EPC / EEC – G
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Modern villa in Las Pérgolas EL Madronal, Adeje Description Area 227 m2
Bathrooms - 2
Bedrooms - 2
Garage - 2 biks
Price:
369,000€ EPC / EEC – G
Property Campus - Tenerife Real Estate & Investment Brokers - for more information about buying & selling, Energy Performance Certification, Property & Tax legal services, Construction & Refurbishments - Please don’t hesitate to contact us on invest@property-campus.com to arrange a viewing or a meeting - new building developments - coming soon. Administration Office : Av. Europa, Complejo Ocean View, Local 1.117 A/1 38670, Adeje.
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Protection of customers By mariano zunino siri
Registered lawyer at the tenerife bar association
I HAVE written about the floor clause (Clausulas Suelo), and the consequences of its nullity, in several editions of Canarian Weekly. This “hot” matter, which affects many mortgages, is changing every month, either by means of new Laws, or new regulations, or judgements. I could say that, until 2013, a foreclosing proceeding was an unstoppable “runaway train”. Once the bank decided to enforce
the mortgage, it was almost impossible to reduce its impact. The bank always won, even by enforcing abusive and illegal clauses. But, through the judgement of the European Court of Justice in Aziz, things changed. A Barcelona judge, sitting in a foreclosing proceeding case, saw that there were many abusive and illegal clauses in the mortgage, and that the Spanish Mortgage Law was not enough to protect the interest of the clients. He decided to send the case to the European Court, which, finally, stated that the said Law was “unbalanced” and did not protect, sufficiently, the interests of bank customers. It also said that many clauses contained in a Mortgage Deed were abusive, such as floor clause, moratorium interests (interests coming from the delayed payment), etc. This famous European
Court judgement meant the Spanish Government and the Spanish Legislative Power had to modify the foreclosing proceeding (Law 1/2013), to include the study of abusive clauses within that proceeding, and also the modification of Law of Customers Protection in 2014. The rights of the customer and, in general, consumer protection, is a legal area in which you can see the influence of public administrative law in private relationships. The public authorities intervene in private, commercial operations carried out by consumers, which, traditionally, have been classified as purchase/sale or service transactions. The legal framework applicable to a customer’s protection in Spain has experienced important amendments in the last 10 years, especially in terms of product liability and class actions, and application of
European rules. Legislative and regulatory framework The consumer-protection regime in Spain is a balance between private law, administrative law and self-regulation. Customers’ protection comes from the Spanish Constitution of 1978, and the European Union (EU) rules. Customers’ rights are controlled by the Government and courts. From 1978 (year of the Constitution), consumer rights have been increasing to guarantee the customer’s rights. The said Constitution states that public authorities will guarantee the defence of consumers; protect their safety, health, and economic interests; promote the education of, and information to, consumers, and will also encourage consumers’ organisations by attending to their requests about issues which may affect them. The General Law on the
Protection of Consumers and Users (modified in 2014) establishes the basic framework for customer-rights protection in Spain. The purpose of these consumer-rights is to enable purchase decisions to be made, freely and rationally, to make the information provided to consumers understandable, to provide information about consumer-rights and obligations, and how to exercise them, to prevent risks and to promote sustainable consumption. This includes, of course, the Mortgage Loans Contracts. At the time of writing, the Spanish Government is studying the approval of a new Mortgage Law, with more guarantees for customers. Mariano Zunino Siri, is a registered lawyer at the Tenerife Bar Association since 1991. Email: abogado@ abogadosmadridteneife. com marianozuninosiri@ gmail.com
Vilaflor - Tenerife’s ‘Goldilocks Zone’ THE village of Vilaflor is a perfect place to buy a new or second home, or start a business, and, year by year, it is becoming ever more popular with sports and outdoor-activities enthusiasts. Lying at 1500 metres above sea level on the island of Tenerife, Vilaflor boasts the title of Spain’s highest village. Pine forests surround the town, creating the kind of incredible
landscape you’d expect to see in the mountains of Switzerland, or in some of the well-known national parks of the US. Flowers abound in this lovely village, and Vilaflor’s landscape is sculpted into surreal platforms of creamy terraces, covered in “jable”, a local volcanic stone which is found in abundance on the island. This covering is used for trapping moisture from mist and clouds, providing irrigation for the many crops grown in this area. This picturesque town was once only a popular destination for scientists and explorers, but, today,
the town is becoming more popular amongst naturalists, walkers, cyclists and runners, and is the starting point for many trails. It is also on the main road from the south of Tenerife to the crater of Mount Teide. Vilaflor could be said to be in the “Goldilocks Zone”, as it has all the necessary amenities that you find in the towns lower down the mountain, but without any of the queueing and traffic that can make life harassing in the seaside urbanisations. However, in just 25 minutes, you can be at the ocean side, enjoying the beach.
Let’s face it, where else in the world could you live in a mountainous, high-altitude location, surrounded by pine forests, and yet be only 25 minutes by car or bus from beaches and allyear-round sun? We at Property Campus love this area of Tenerife, and are now working on a long-term project to promote this unique, picture-postcard village as THE place to relocate. We have a good selection of properties available to buy, many with gardens and parking areas. Should there be any alterations or renovations that you’d like to have done, our
in-house, professional construction team can transform your purchase into the home you’ve always dreamed of. If you are looking for somewhere away from the busy coast to relax and connect with nature, please contact us for more information about the great opportunities we have available in this area. Property Campus - Real Estate Investments m: +34 647 121 758 Av. Europa, Complejo Ocean View, Local 1.117 A/1, Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. W: www.property-campus. com
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06:00...................... Breakfast 09:15.................. Animal Park Summer Special 10:00....... Homes Under the Hammer
monday 7th August
06:00 .................. The TV That Made Me
06:00............. Good Morning Britain
06:30...................Animal Park Summer Special
08:30 ........................ Lorraine
06:00...................... Childrens’ TV
01:00...............Super Casino
06:00 .................... The Hot Desk 06:10 ...............Planet’s Funniest Animals 06:35 .........Vanderpump Rules 07:20 .......The Ellen DeGeneres Show 08:00 ........................ Emmerdale 08:30.............Coronation Street 09:35...... You’ve Been Framed! 10:00........... The Great Indoors 10:30 .................... Guidance. B+ 11:00.............................. LA Story 11:25......... Vanderpump Rules 12:20 ........................ Emmerdale 12:55 ............Coronation Street 14:00 .......The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:50 ...The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:00 .....................Judge Rinder 18:00.... You’ve Been Framed! 20:00....Two and a Half Men 21:00................. Family Guy 22:00 ........... American Dad! 23:00................. Family Guy 23:30...The Cleveland Show 00:25......... Forgetting Sarah Marshall
22:00...... ITV News at Ten and Weather
08:55 ........... A Place in the Sun
06:00 ............................ The Flash
07:00..............American Pickers
09:55........... A Place in the Sun
07:00 ............................ The Flash
08:10..............American Pickers
08:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
09:00................Storage Hunters
00:15...............Panorama
22:30................. ITV News London
11:00 .....................Four in a Bed 11:35 .....................Four in a Bed
09:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
09:30................Storage Hunters
00:45..... Kirsty Wark: The Menopause and Me
22:40......Britain’s Busiest Motorway
12:05 .....................Four in a Bed
11:00 ...........................MacGyver
10:00..............American Pickers
12:35 .....................Four in a Bed
12:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
11:00..............American Pickers
01:45. Inside the Factory
23:10.... Sugar Free Farm
13:05 .....................Four in a Bed
13:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
12:00.............................. Top Gear
02:45...... This is BBC Two
00:05............ Jackpot247
13:40 ........... A Place in the Sun
14:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0
15:00......Brojects in the House
14:40 ........... A Place in the Sun
15:00........................... MacGyver
15:30......Brojects in the House
15:45 ..........................Time Team
16:00............................ The Flash
16:50.......................... Time Team
17:00 ............................ The Flash
16:00.......Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge
17:55................... Vet on the Hill
18:00.................... Futurama
18:55............George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces
18:30 .............The Simpsons
19:55............ Grand Designs
20:00 .............The Simpsons
21:00.............. Volatile Earth
20:30 .............The Simpsons
22:00..........Japan’s Tsunami: How it Happened
21:00 ................. A League of Their Own
23:05.......................24 Hours in A and E
22:00........... Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud
00:05.............. Volatile Earth
00:00.................. A League of Their Own
23:20................................. QI
01:00............Most Shocking
01:20................................. QI
02:00.......NCIS: Los Angeles
02:40....Parks and Recreation
07:15............... Bargain Hunt
09:25................... The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30.............. This Morning
11:45 .............Rip Off Britain
09:00........................... Victoria Derbyshire
12:15.............. Bargain Hunt
11:00..BBC Newsroom Live
13:30 .............ITV Lunchtime News
13:00....... BBC News at One
12:00................................. Golf
13:45 ...................... Red Rock
13:00.........................Triathlon World Series: Montreal Highlights
14:30...................... The Code 15:15............... Escape to the Country 16:15 ...........................Flog It! 17:15 .......................Pointless 18:00 .... BBC News at Six 19:00........The One Show 19:30...............The Bug Grub Couple
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20:00............. EastEnders 20:30.......World Athletics Championships 2017 22:00.... BBC News at Ten 22:30... BBC London News 22:45........ Have I Got Old News for You 23:15.......Have I Got a Bit More Old News for You 00:00............ Who Do You Think You Are? 01:00...... Weather for the Week Ahead 01:05............... BBC News
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12:30............ Loose Women
13:55..... ITV News London 14:00.............. Judge Rinder 15:00......................... Tenable 16:00.............. Tipping Point
14:30........ A Taste of Britain
17:00 ............. Cash Trapped
15:15....... Patagonia: Earth’s Secret Paradise
18:00................ ITV News London
16:15......................The Life of Mammals
18:30............ ITV Evening News
17:15.....Antiques Road Trip
19:00............ Emmerdale
18:00.......World Athletics Championships 2017
19:30 .............Coronation Street
20:30.......Nadiya’s British Food Adventure
20:00.......... Countrywise
21:00................ Man in an Orange Shirt 22:00.......World Athletics Championships 2017 22:30..............Newsnight 23:15......... Is it Safe to be Gay in the UK?
20:30..............Coronation Street
09:00.............................. Floogals 09:15 ...............The Wright Stuff 11:15............... The Yorkshire Vet 12:10 ..........5 News Lunchtime 12:15..... Celebrity Big Brother 13:15.............. Home and Away 13:45........................ Neighbours 14:15 ......................................NCIS 15:15 ......................The Gourmet Detective: A Healthy Place to Die 17:00 ........................ 5 News at 5 17:30....................... Neighbours 18:00......... Home and Away 18:30 .......... 5 News Tonight 19:00................. Cricket on 5 20:00....All New Traffic Cops 21:00. Celebrity Big Brother 22:00.............Make or Break 23:05................ Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 00:05........Celebrity Botched Up Bodies
21:00.................Car Crash Britain Caught on Camera
The Bug Grub Couple
BBC1, 19:30
Documentary following insect expert Dr Sarah Beynon and award-winning chef Andy Holcroft as they try to bring insect-based food products to the mainstream market. The couple have renovated Sarah’s family’s beef farm just outside St David’s, Pembrokeshire, and turned it into the Bug Farm, a visitor attraction with an insect museum, a zoo, a gallery a research centre and a restaurant, as well as continuing with the traditional beef cattle. While Sarah looks after the education and research side, Andy runs the restaurant, which has a dual menu - normal food next to bug versions. One of his signature dishes is the bug burger, a mix of five different bugs with a locust garnish.
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06:00 ....................... Countdown 06:45................... Will and Grace 07:35 .............. Everybody Loves Raymond 08:30.................................. Frasier 10:00 ................................. The Big Bang Theory 11:00 ................... The Simpsons 12:00 ...............Channel 4 News 12:05 ................... Couples Come Dine with Me 13:05 ......................... Posh Pawn 14:10 ....................... Countdown 15:00 ...........The Question Jury 16:00 ........... A Place in the Sun 17:00..................... Four in a Bed 17:30....... Come Dine with Me 18:00............. The Simpsons 18:30................... Hollyoaks 19:00 ......... Channel 4 News 20:00.... Animal Rescue Live: Supervet Special 21:00...................999: What’s Your Emergency? 22:00.............................Eden 23:05............. 60 Days in Jail 00:05........... Britain’s Benefit Tenants
08:00............The Sheriffs are Coming
11:00....... Matron, Medicine and Me: 70 Years of the NHS
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01:10..........Japan’s Tsunami: How it Happened 02:10............ Grand Designs
19:30 .............The Simpsons
17:00.............................. Top Gear 18:00......................Top Gear 19:00...............Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge 20:00................. Nev’s Indian Call Centre 21:00....... Live at the Apollo 22:00.................... Room 101 22:40.................... Room 101 00:40........... Mock the Week
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06:00 ...................... Breakfast 09:15 ..................Animal Park Summer Special 10:00...............Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 ...... Matron, Medicine and Me: 70 Years of the NHS 11:45 .............Rip Off Britain 12:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 13:00 ...... BBC News at One 13:30 ....BBC London News 13:45 ...................... Red Rock 14:30 ......................The Code 15:15 ...............Escape to the Country 16:15........................... Flog It! 17:15 .......................Pointless 18:00 .... BBC News at Six 18:30... BBC London News 19:00 .......The One Show 19:30 ............ EastEnders 20:00 ............. Holby City 21:00 ................ Trust Me 22:00 ... BBC News at Ten 22:30... BBC London News 22:45 .............New Tricks 23:45 .........The Bug Grub Couple 00:15............... BBC News
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06:00 .................. The TV That Made Me 06:30.................. Animal Park Summer Special 07:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 08:00................. The Farmers’ Country Showdown 08:30 ... Great British Menu 09:00... Victoria Derbyshire 11:00 ...BBC Newsroom Live 13:00 ............................. Coast 13:15 ................... Two Tribes 13:45 ..................... The Super League Show 14:30....... A Taste of Britain 15:15 ...... Patagonia: Earth’s Secret Paradise 16:15.. The Life of Mammals 17:15....Antiques Road Trip 18:00............... Eggheads 18:30.......World Athletics Championships 2017 22:30..............Newsnight 23:15..... The Mash Report 23:45........Horizon Special 00:45...10 Puppies and Us 01:45........... Jodi’s Lovely Letters 02:15........ World’s Oldest Family 02:45...... This is BBC Two
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06:00 ....................... Countdown 06:45 .................. Will and Grace 07:35 .............. Everybody Loves Raymond 08:30 ..................................Frasier 10:00 ......The Big Bang Theory 11:00 ................... The Simpsons 12:00 ...............Channel 4 News 12:05......... Couples Come Dine with Me 13:05 ......................... Posh Pawn 14:10 ....................... Countdown 15:00 ...........The Question Jury 16:00 ........... A Place in the Sun 17:00 .....................Four in a Bed 17:30 ....... Come Dine with Me 18:00............. The Simpsons 18:30................... Hollyoaks 19:00......... Channel 4 News 20:00.........Animal Rescue CoiWce Live: Supervet ch Special 21:00...Get a House for Free 22:00.............................Eden 23:05........Naked Attraction 00:05..................Best Before
06:00.......................Children’s TV
06:00 .................... The Hot Desk
09:00 .............................. Floogals
06:10 ...............Planet’s Funniest Animals
09:15 ...............The Wright Stuff 11:15 .............The Yorkshire Vet 12:10.......... 5 News Lunchtime 12:15..... Celebrity Big Brother 13:15.............. Home and Away
06:35 .........Vanderpump Rules 07:20 .......The Ellen DeGeneres Show 08:00......................... Emmerdale 08:30 ............Coronation Street
13:45....................... Neighbours
09:35 ..... You’ve Been Framed!
14:15...................................... NCIS
10:00 ........... The Great Indoors
15:15....................... Spirit Riders
10:30............................ Guidance
17:00 ........................ 5 News at 5
11:00 .............................. LA Story
17:30 ....................... Neighbours
11:25 .........Vanderpump Rules
18:00......... Home and Away
12:20 ........................ Emmerdale
18:30.......... 5 News Tonight
12:55 ............Coronation Street
19:00................ Cricket on 5
14:00 .......The Ellen DeGeneres Show
20:00 ....... The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 21:00....Celebrity Big Brother 22:00.............Make or Break 23:05................ Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 00:05................ Celebrity Big Brother: Live From the House
14:50 ...The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:00..................... Judge Rinder 18:00.... You’ve Been Framed! 20:00....Two and a Half Men 21:00... The Keith and Paddy Picture Show 22:00.................. Family Guy 00:00............ American Dad!
22:30................. ITV News London 22:40..... UEFA Super Cup Highlights
08:55........... A Place in the Sun
06:00............................ The Flash
07:00 .............American Pickers
23:40..................... Play to the Whistle
09:55........... A Place in the Sun
07:00 ............................ The Flash
08:10............. American Pickers
11:00..................... Four in a Bed
08:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
09:00 ...............Storage Hunters
00:20............ Jackpot247
12:05..................... Four in a Bed
09:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
10:00 .............American Pickers
13:05 .....................Four in a Bed
10:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0
11:00 .............American Pickers
13:40........... A Place in the Sun
11:00 ...........................MacGyver
12:00 ............................. Top Gear
14:40........... A Place in the Sun
12:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
14:00.............................. Top Gear
15:45.......................... Time Team
13:00............ NCIS: Los Angeles
16:50...........................Time Team
14:00.................... Hawaii Five-0
15:00........................... Brojects in the House
17:55....................Vet on the Hill
15:00 ...........................MacGyver
18:55........... George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces
16:00 ............................ The Flash
20:00 ..........Craft It Yourself
18:00.....................Futurama
Animal Rescue Live: Supervet Special Channel 4, 20:00
Steve Jones, Kate Quilton and Professor Noel Fitzpatrick return for the second night of this new, week-long animal rescue show. Coming live from the Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter, their mission is simple: to find permanent homes for the animals at the shelter, while also rehousing a whole host of pets from other shelters around the UK. From cute and cuddly to loud and feathery, Steve, Noel and Kate introduce viewers to a range of animals and call on the nation to find them the loving homes they deserve. In this episode, comedian Dom Joly reveals what happens to micro pigs when they grow up. Episode three is on tomorrow at 8pm.
21:00.... The Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes 22:00.......... Britain’s Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson
17:00 ............................ The Flash 18:30 .............The Simpsons 19:00 .............The Simpsons 19:30............. The Simpsons
16:00...... Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge 17:00............................. Top Gear 18:00..................... Top Gear 19:00.............. Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge 20:00..............Dave Gorman: Modern Life is Goodish
20:00 ................. A League of Their Own
21:00 .................Taskmaster
00:05...........Craft It Yourself
21:00 .........Groundhog Day
22:40 .......................... Uncle
01:05.....The Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes
23:00 ...........Modern Family
23:20................................. QI
23:30........... Modern Family
00:40........... Mock the Week
02:10.......... Britain’s Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson
00:00................. A League of Their Own
01:20................................. QI
23:05.........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
01:00 .........The Force: Essex
22:00 .......................... Uncle
02:40..................... Parks and Recreation
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06:00...................... Breakfast 09:15 ..................Animal Park Summer Special 10:00 ..............Homes Under the Hammer 11:00...... Matron, Medicine and Me: 70 Years of the NHS 11:45 .............Rip Off Britain 12:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 13:00 ......................BBC News at One 13:45 ...................... Red Rock 14:30 ......................The Code 15:15............... Escape to the Country 16:15 ...........................Flog It! 17:15 .......................Pointless 18:00.... BBC News at Six 19:00 .......The One Show 19:30 ...........Fake Britain 20:00 ........... Super Small Animals 21:00...............My Family, Partition and Me: India 1947 22:00.... BBC News at Ten 22:45..............My Big Gay Jewish Conversion
06:00................... The TV That Made Me
06:00............. Good Morning Britain
06:30 ..................Animal Park Summer Special
08:30........................ Lorraine
07:15.............. Bargain Hunt
09:25 ......... The Jeremy Kyle Show
08:00.......... My Friend Jane
10:30 .............. This Morning
08:30.... Great British Menu
12:30............ Loose Women
09:00... Victoria Derbyshire
13:30............. ITV Lunchtime News
11:00.BBC Newsroom Live 13:00 ................... Two Tribes 13:30 ....... A Taste of Britain
13:55..... ITV News London 14:00.............. Judge Rinder
14:15 .............Natural World
15:00 .........................Tenable
15:15 ...... Patagonia: Earth’s Secret Paradise
16:00...............Tipping Point 17:00 ............. Cash Trapped
16:15......................The Life of Mammals
18:00 ................ ITV News London
17:15....Antiques Road Trip
18:30..ITV Evening News
18:00.......World Athletics Championships 2017
19:00............ Emmerdale
22:30..............Newsnight
20:00.. Love Your Garden
23:15................ Secrets of Silicon Valley
21:00... Long Lost Family
00:15............ Who Do You Think You Are? 01:15................Incredible Medicine: Dr Weston’s Casebook
23:35......I’m Coming Out
02:15..... Fight Game: The McGuigans
00:05............... BBC News
02:45...... This is BBC Two
CW 19:30..Coronation Streetchoice 22:00...... ITV News at Ten and Weather
06:00 ....................... Countdown 06:45................... Will and Grace 07:35.............. Everybody Loves Raymond 08:30 ..................................Frasier 10:00...... The Big Bang Theory 11:00 ................... The Simpsons 12:00................Channel 4 News 12:05 .........Couples Come Dine with Me 13:05......................... Posh Pawn 14:10....................... Countdown 15:00........... The Question Jury 16:00........... A Place in the Sun 17:00..................... Four in a Bed 17:30....... Come Dine with Me 18:00..............The Simpsons 18:30................... Hollyoaks 19:00 ......... Channel 4 News 20:00.... Animal Rescue Live: Supervet Special 21:00.... 24 Hours in A and E 22:00.............................Eden 23:05.......... 999: What’s Your Emergency? 00:10............. The Secret Life of the Holiday Resort
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06:00...................... Childrens’ TV
06:00 .................... The Hot Desk
09:00 .............................. Floogals
06:10............... Planet’s Funniest Animals
09:15 ...............The Wright Stuff 11:15 .............The Yorkshire Vet 12:10 ..........5 News Lunchtime 12:15 ..... Celebrity Big Brother 13:15.............. Home and Away 13:45....................... Neighbours 14:15 ......................................NCIS 15:15 ...................... Broken Trust 17:00........................ 5 News at 5 17:30....................... Neighbours 18:00......... Home and Away 18:30 .......... 5 News Tonight 19:00 ...................... MotoGP 20:00 .................GPs: Behind Closed Doors 21:00.......................Celebrity Big Brother 22:00.............Make or Break
06:35 .........Vanderpump Rules 07:20 .......The Ellen DeGeneres Show 08:00 ........................ Emmerdale 09:00...... You’ve Been Framed! 10:00............ The Great Indoors 10:30.............................Guidance 11:00............................... LA Story 11:15............................... LA Story 11:25..........Vanderpump Rules 12:20......................... Emmerdale 13:30...... You’ve Been Framed! 14:00............................... The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:50....The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:00......................Judge Rinder 18:00..You’ve Been Framed!
23:05..........Football on Five
20:00....Two and a Half Men
00:35.........Criminals Caught on Camera
21:00...................... Fast Five 23:40.................. Family Guy
01:05...............Super Casino
00:35............ American Dad!
22:30................. ITV News London 22:40.... Car Crash Britain Caught on Camera 23:40.British Touring Car Championship Highlights 00:55............ Jackpot247
08:55 ........... A Place in the Sun
06:00............................ The Flash
07:00 .............American Pickers
09:55 ........... A Place in the Sun
07:00 ............................ The Flash
08:10............. American Pickers
11:00..................... Four in a Bed
08:00 .......................... Road Wars
09:00............... Storage Hunters
11:35..................... Four in a Bed
09:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
09:30............... Storage Hunters
12:05 .....................Four in a Bed
10:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0
10:00..............American Pickers
12:35 .....................Four in a Bed
11:00 ...........................MacGyver
11:00............. American Pickers
13:05 .....................Four in a Bed
12:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
12:00 ............................. Top Gear
13:40 ........... A Place in the Sun
13:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
13:00............................. Top Gear
14:40 ........... A Place in the Sun
14:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0
14:00 ............................. Top Gear
15:45 ..........................Time Team
15:00 ...........................MacGyver
15:00 .....Brojects in the House
16:50 ..........................Time Team
16:00 ............................ The Flash
15:30..... Brojects in the House
17:55 ...................Vet on the Hill
18:00.................... Futurama
18:55........... George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces
18:30............. The Simpsons
16:00..................... Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge
19:55........... Grand Designs
21:00 ........................ Colony
21:00 ........... Grand Designs
22:00 ..................Ross Kemp: Extreme World
22:00 .......... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
20:00.... Freddie Fries Again
23:00 ...........Modern Family
17:00 ............................. Top Gear 18:00 .....................Top Gear 19:00 ..............Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge 20:00 .......... Sin City Motors
23:30 ...........Modern Family
21:00................... Room 101
00:00................. A League of Their Own
22:20............................ QI XL 23:20 ................................ QI
01:05............ Grand Designs
01:00............................. NCIS: Los Angeles
00:40 .......... Mock the Week
02:10............ Grand Designs
02:00..........The Force: Essex
02:40....Parks and Recreation
23:05........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 00:05.........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
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06:00 ...................... Breakfast 09:15 ..................Animal Park Summer Special 10:00 ...... Homes Under the Hammer 11:00...... Matron, Medicine and Me: 70 Years of the NHS 11:45 .............Rip Off Britain 12:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 13:00 ...... BBC News at One 13:30.... BBC London News 13:45 ...................... Red Rock 14:30 ......................The Code 15:15 ...................... Escape to the Country 16:15 ...........................Flog It! 17:15 .......................Pointless 18:00.... BBC News at Six 18:30... BBC London News 19:00....... The One Show 19:30 ............ EastEnders 20:00 ......World Athletics Championships 2017 22:00.... BBC News at Ten 22:30............ BBC London News
06:00 .................. The TV That Made Me
06:00 ............ Good Morning Britain
06:30 ..................Animal Park Summer Special
08:30 ........................ Lorraine
07:15.............. Bargain Hunt
09:25 ......... The Jeremy Kyle Show
08:00............ Nadiya’s British Food Adventure
10:30.............. This Morning
08:30................. Great British Menu
13:30 .............ITV Lunchtime News
09:00 .......................... Victoria Derbyshire 11:00 ...........BBC Newsroom Live 13:00 ................... Two Tribes 13:30....... A Taste of Britain 14:15 ............................. Coast 14:55 ............Viva Las Vegas 16:15 .....................The Life of Mammals 17:15.........................Antiques Road Trip 18:00...... World Athletics Championships 2017 20:00 ............. 10 Puppies and Us 21:00 ..... Top of the Lake
12:30 ............ Loose Women
13:55..... ITV News London 14:00 .............. Judge Rinder 15:00 .........................Tenable 16:00 ..............Tipping Point 17:00 ............. Cash Trapped 18:00.... ITV News London 18:30... ITV Evening News 19:00 ........... Emmerdale 19:30 ......... The True Cost of Parking 20:00............ Emmerdale 20:30........James Martin’s French Adventure 21:00........ Inside London Fire Brigade
22:00...... World Athletics Championships 2017
22:30.. ITV News London
23:15......... Queer Britain
22:30..............Newsnight
23:50......... Queer Britain
23:15.........................Golf
23:10..........Lion Country: Night and Day
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06:00.......................Children’s TV
06:00 .................... The Hot Desk
08:45 ..................Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom
06:10 ...............Planet’s Funniest Animals
09:00 .............................. Floogals
06:35......... Vanderpump Rules
09:15 ...............The Wright Stuff
07:20....... The Ellen DeGeneres Show
08:55 ..................................A Place in the Sun
06:00 ............................ The Flash
07:00 ...... American Pickers
09:55.................................. A Place in the Sun
07:00 ............................ The Flash
08:10....... American Pickers
08:00............ NCIS: Los Angeles
09:00 ........ Storage Hunters
22:40....Schofield’s South African Adventure
11:00..................... Four in a Bed 11:35 .....................Four in a Bed
Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Channel 5, 20:00
Documentary series about the victims and villains of the housing rental market. A Watford landlord has a fight on his hands when his longterm tenant suddenly decides to stop paying. A flat owner left his rebuilding half done to attend his child’s birth, but when he got back the flat had squatters. Harrow Council tackles an illegal ‘house of multiple occupancy’.
11:15 .............The Yorkshire Vet 12:10.......... 5 News Lunchtime 12:15 ..... Celebrity Big Brother 13:15 .............. Home and Away 13:45 ....................... Neighbours 14:15...................................... NCIS 15:15...................... Willed to Kill 17:00........................ 5 News at 5 17:30 ....................... Neighbours 18:00 .........Home and Away 18:30 .......... 5 News Tonight 19:00 ...All New Traffic Cops 20:00..Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords
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21:00.......................Celebrity Big Brother 22:00.............Make or Break 23:05................ Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side
08:00 ........................ Emmerdale 08:30............ Coronation Street 09:00...... You’ve Been Framed! 10:00 ........... The Great Indoors 11:00 ............................Guidance 11:30............................... LA Story 11:55.........................Below Deck 12:20 ........................ Emmerdale 12:55 ............Coronation Street 13:30 ..... You’ve Been Framed! 14:00 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:50 ...The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:00..................... Judge Rinder 18:00.... You’ve Been Framed! 20:00...... Two and a Half Men 21:00.....The Hangover Part II 23:05................. Family Guy
22:00...... ITV News at Ten and Weather
22:45.........Stacey Dooley Investigates
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06:00 ....................... Countdown 06:45 .................. Will and Grace 07:35 .............. Everybody Loves Raymond 08:30 ..................................Frasier 10:00 ......The Big Bang Theory 11:00 ................... The Simpsons 12:00 ...............Channel 4 News 12:05 .........Couples Come Dine with Me 13:05 ......................... Posh Pawn 14:10 ....................... Countdown 15:00 ...........The Question Jury 16:00 ........... A Place in the Sun 17:00 .....................Four in a Bed 17:30....... Come Dine with Me 18:00............. The Simpsons 18:30................... Hollyoaks 19:00......... Channel 4 News 20:00.... Animal Rescue Live: Supervet Special 21:00........... Princess Diana’s ‘Wicked’ Stepmother 22:00.............................Eden 23:05.......................24 Hours in A and E
12:05 .....................Four in a Bed 12:35..................... Four in a Bed 13:05..................... Four in a Bed 13:40.................................. A Place in the Sun
09:00............ NCIS: Los Angeles 10:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0 11:00........................... MacGyver 12:00............ NCIS: Los Angeles 13:00............ NCIS: Los Angeles 14:00.................... Hawaii Five-0 15:00 ...........................MacGyver
14:40.................................. A Place in the Sun
16:00 ............................ The Flash
15:45...........................Time Team
18:00 ....................Futurama
16:50.......................... Time Team 17:55 ...................Vet on the Hill 18:55........... George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 19:55 ........... Grand Designs 21:00................... Outlander 22:15.......... Princess Diana’s Dresses: The Auction 23:15................... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
17:00............................ The Flash 18:30............. The Simpsons 19:00 .............The Simpsons 19:30............. The Simpsons
09:30........ Storage Hunters 10:00 ...... American Pickers 11:00 ...... American Pickers 12:00 .......................Top Gear 15:00 .....................Brojects in the House 15:30......................Brojects in the House 16:00............... Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge 17:00........................Top Gear 18:00 ................Top Gear
20:00............... Duck Quacks Don’t Echo
19:00......... Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge
21:00........ A Premier League of Their Own
20:00....................... QI XL
22:00.....Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life 23:00............Modern Family 23:30............Modern Family
21:00....... Not Going Out 21:40....... Not Going Out 22:20....... Not Going Out 23:00............................ QI
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August
This weekend
Carlos Vives in concert
The popular Colombian singer returns after 17 years to perform live in the Canaries on his current La Fiesta de Todos world tour. The concert will feature songs from his album of the same name and is part of the Mar Abierto Festival.
Sansofé 2017
You will be treated to a packed programme of activities in El Médano and Los Abrigos on the Granadilla coast. Cinema, music, theatre, food, sport and health all form part of the initiatives that will run during August.
5th August, 9pm las americas www.tomaticket.es
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Arona Summer Festival Until 27th August el Medano, Los abrigos, granadilla www.granadilladeabona.org
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Phe Mucis 2017
On 11th and 12th August the esplanade of Puerto de la Cruz will be filled with the best of Miss Caffeina, Yall, Javiera Mena, León Benavente, Triangle of Love Bizarro, Bejo & DJ Pimp, Eme DJ, WAS , Belöp, Siloé, Papaya, Los Vinagres, The Good Company, The Taxman, with the best We Are Trash and DJ Full FX sessions as continuity managers. Welcome to # Phe2017!
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CHILDREN OF THE 80’S This month’s edition of a party that aims to relive and enjoy the beat of the top hits from the 1980s. August’s special guest is SNAP! 12th august, 6pm
4th-6th August
hard rock hotel, adeje
Amarilla Golf Course
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Water Colors Festival
The Water & Colours Festival draws its inspiration from India’s festive traditions and embracing music. It provides an evening characterised by an alternative atmosphere, electronic music and the search for spiritual togetherness.
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Playa San Juan Aquathlon
The sixth Playa de San Juan Aquathlon will be staged on 5 August at 4pm and will consist of a 2.5k run, a 1k swim and a further 2.5k run.
August
Country Fair in honour of Saint Roch
Thousands of visitors head to Garachico to take part in one of Tenerife’s most popular and traditional fiestas. Pilgrims converge on the small church of St Roch and the saint’s image is then carried to St Anne’s church in the town centre, where a religious service is held at noon. The image of the saint is taken back to its home church in a procession accompanied by a band, oxen carts, flocks of animals, animals in harnesses, and singing and instrumental groups.
11th - 12th august puerto de la cruz www.phefestival.com
August
19th August
5th August
16th August, 1pm
26th august, 9pm
Guimar
playa san juan, guia de isora
Los Realejos
www.arafo.es
www.guiadeisora.org
garachico www.garachico.es
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A moment to reflect!
So you want to be super-blonde? By Carl pattison from Robot
BUT really blonde, and you want it to be the cleanest, whitest, purest of all blondes?
Then there’s a price to pay for taking your hair to this level. Lifting your hair to a super-light blonde means stripping it of all natural tones, leaving behind little, or no, yellow. Taking it to this extreme means the near-distruction of the hair shaft, and this is why breakage and dehydration often occurs. Without the correct methods, you might not be left with silver-blonde locks;
it may be more a case of taking your hair home from the salon in a carrier bag! When lifted to a pure blonde, your hair is, literally, one step away from melting, and this is why it needs to be analysed and/or tested, before it’s lifted to this shade. During the colouring process, the bonds of your hair are broken down to an extreme level. If not controlled properly, you’ll be left with a texture likened
to wet cotton wool. Once lightened, your hair MUST be treated with the utmost care. It has to be cut regularly, and masques and reconstructing shampoos used as well. If care isn’t taken to control dryness, then breakage can still occur, months after your hair was lightened. Still want to be super blonde? Then please consult your salon, and never try this at home.
Does my bum look big in this? By Carl Pattison
NO ONE wants to hear “yes”, and no one likes to be told they don’t look good when choosing clothes. I hate trying on clothes, but needs must. I don’t even like someone coming with me, and I prefer to shop alone. Yet some can’t, or don’t like to, make decisions on their own; they need another opinion, and not just one of a commission-hungry sales-
person. A true, honest answer is what’s needed when you’re clothes shopping, but not one of a jealous friend, or your husband who’s bored. It’s easy to say, and harder to find, but, sometimes, you need the eye of someone who doesn’t know you, to make you think outside the box. Constantly picking up the same things and never experimenting is often the downfall of most women. I’ve shopped a few times with friends, forcing them to try on things that they would never
pick up. It’s not always love at first sight with some items, but looking at things in a different perspective is, sometimes, what a woman needs. If you require a new wardrobe, a special outfit for an occasion or simply a wardrobe change, contact me, your regular, fashion columnista. I’m now available for personal shopping trips, alone or in groups. You can call me on the salon number, or find me on Facebook at Robot Hair. Looking forward to shopping with you!
MOST of us think of a mirror as being essential in certain areas of the house; in the bathroom, for example, and maybe in the hall or bedroom to check your appearance before you go out. But, for interior designers, the mirror is a very versatile tool, and can do so much more than letting you see your reflection. They can be used for practical purposes to overcome problems. Mirrors have the ability to enhance the feeling of light and space in a room, and give you an impression of depth. So, for example, if you have a dark, narrow hallway, putting up a run of mirrors will make the area look twice as wide, and amplify any ambient light. Equally, in an awkward corner, a mirror will give the impression that the area is much bigger and brighter than it actually is. Most people will be familiar with mirrors being used over a fireplace in an English lounge, for example. This isn’t because you are likely to look in it, but because it will reflect the light from the windows and make the room lighter, particularly in cooler
climates like the UK where curtains are often partly closed, or the daylight is muted. You can also use mirrors in a creative way, to make a statement and give a polished touch to your interiors. The frame may tone with your furniture, and you can be very creative with rich swirls and shapes - or be minimalist. Care should be taken to ensure that the mirror is in proportion to the space available; a very small mirror on a large expanse of wall would look ridiculous, as would a huge mirror in a very small room. You should also avoid
fixing a mirror directly opposite stairs, because it can distort perception and be dangerous. Fortunately, it’s possible to get mirrors made to size and even engraved, and patterns can be lasered on the glass itself, to form a kind of abstract frame. So, whether you want to add the wow factor to your interior, make a statement or amplify light and space, a thoughtfully-chosen, well-positioned mirror could be the answer. All items mentioned, as well as interior-design advice, are available from Deco Nuevo on 922 789729.
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Bon Giovi’s ro OASIS Fm and Canarian Weekly are celebrating their 20th Anniversary this week, and, to mark the occasion, they partied in style with the World’s Premier Tribute Band to Bon Jovi, Bon Giovi.
Supported by Oasis Fm’s DJ Dylan, and Tony Kay, as Gary Barlow, and sponsored by Sebastians St James, they rocked out the Magma Arte and Congresos in Las Americas last Saturday with all your favourite Bon Jovi songs. And, as you can see from the photos, a great time was had by all. Oasis Fm has been giving away prizes every week on the radio since the beginning of the year, and below are some winners’ photos and their prizes so far. Listen in to find out what the next prize will be…
with was over the moon Winner Sally Neale adults 2 r ts all-inclusive fo her prize of two nigh urtesy atur Playa Real, co and 2 children at Ch nment of Keddy’s Entertai
Two-night stay at the Hard Rock Hotel in a Deluxe eople Silver Room for two p with breakfast, courtesy of Hard Rock Hotel
Helicopter rid e for 2 people, courtesy of Hel i Dreams
Bluetooth spea ker and karaok e machine, court esy of Kriplus in Las Chafiras
Two-night stay at Casa Zaguan, Vilaflor for 2 people, including azing tour, 1 night star g courtesy of Casa Zaguan
A Guess watch, courtesy of Adeley Jewellers
A sports camera, courtesy of Kriplus in Las Chafiras
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ocking tribute
1hr Limousine tour for 2 people, including cava, courtesy of Celebrity International
7-night cruise for 2 people around the Canary Islands, courtesy of Pullmantur & Tenerife Sunshine
Lay Z Spa hot tub, courtesy of Canary Island Hot Tubs
nt Teide 4hr quad trip to Mou sy for 4 people, courte of the Quad Squad
3 months gym membership, courtesy of La Jaula Crossfit gym in Las Chafiras
4 1/2hr sailing for 4 people on Must cat, leaving from Las Galletas, courtesy of Must Ccat
3 nights in Bitacora, allinclusive family room, 2 adults + 2 kids (under 12), courtesy of Spring Hoteles
4x all-inclusive tickets for the Utopia boat party, including pre-party, courtesy of Tenerife Sunshine
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Wine and Dine
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Ted’s Grill Formerly Fernando’s, with the same succulent Flame-Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken on the menu. However, we have now introduced the Ted’s Tower 100% Beef Burger, or you can build your own. Also, try our amazing Giant BBQ Honey-Glazed Ribs, Sunday lunches, Breakfasts, Homemade Italian Pasta including Veggie Dishes, or why not grill your own steak to your liking at your table? Ted´s Bar & Grill 100% the resident’s choice. Come and join us on our smart new terrace, enjoy a cocktail or sample our extensive and different Tapas menu. Food served all day. Full English breakfast, snacks, toasties, daily specials and new evening menu with mouthwatering choices to suit everyone. All major sports shown live. Happy Hour every day 6pm - 7pm
Fusion Cabaret bar The Golfs’ only truly cabaret bar, Fusion in Amarilla Golf, hosts a regular roster of live music while you enjoy fine gourmet food. You will find some of the island’s top performers; Jacqui Peters, Obsession Duo, Jersey Boys, Riffs & Quiffs and Carole Gray are on hand to entertain you while you enjoy your Gourmet food at prices you can afford. Fairways Club, Amarilla Golf. Open: Daily 9am - 11.45pm
Call: 922 70 80 69
Castle Harbour, Los Cristianos
Bring this advert to get a 10% discount
Open: 9am - 11pm, kitchen open, 9am - 10pm
(or quote code: FGF10)
Tel: 922 750 949
Las Veronicas, next to O’Neill’s Bar Open: 11am - 2am
The Swan Fresh food served 7 days a week, all with good-quality produce. We also cater for any special requirements. Daily Specials. Friday: Cod and chips night. Sunday Lunch: 12noon - 8pm. Bookings advisable. 24hr-notice for paella, lamb shank, fillet steak or ask us for anything you fancy. Or just pop in for a drink, with live entertainment every night, 9pm - midnight, and your favourite quiz on Sunday evenings. Great entertainment, even greater value! In front of Margarita Apartments, Los Cristianos
Open: 10am - Late. Food until 8pm
Call: 603 164 862
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The land of smiles ...at Thai Botanico By Tara Scarlata WITH the hot Tenerife summer now in full effect, shady terraces, fresh light cuisine and cool cocktails are on the top of everyone’s to-do list. With this in mind, we headed to Thai Botanico, at the Safari Center, along Tenerife’s Golden Mile in Playa de Las Americas, to try some of the tasty delights it has to offer. With its lush, botanical terrace and beautiful, bold cuisine, it is easy to see why Thai Botanico is a firm favourite with tourists and residents alike. We visited as a group of four on a busy Friday evening, and we were straight away greeted by the friendly, efficient door host, who led us to our table. With the restaurant already almost full by 7pm, it’s no wonder that advanced booking is highly recommended. The waitress told us that each dish was freshly prepared to order, so you can adjust the level of spice in each dish. There is also a handy chili guide on the menu to help you out if you are unsure. We started with a mixture of appetisers and salads: firstly, the Thai-style, chargrilled spare ribs, marinated overnight in a special blend of caramelised Thai herbs and spices. The ribs were sweet and
sticky, with a light spice and deep in flavour, scattered with sesame seeds. I was thankful for the fingerdipping bowl because you need to eat these with your hands to get every last morsel. The Salt & Pepper Crispy Chicken Wings are out of this world! Stir-fried with chilies, peppers and onions, and
served with a slice of lime, they are perfectly crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside. My dish of the evening was the Glass Noodle Salad, served with Minced Chicken & King Prawn. The salad was beautifully spiced, and left a gentle tingle on the lips. On to the mains, and I was looking forward to trying
one of the newest dishes, the Phad Se Ew: tender steak, stir-fried with flat rice noodles, crunchy oriental vegetables and a light, chili sauce. It really was delicious, and a great addition to the already hard to choose from menu! The Masaman curry is a must in any Thai Restaurant, and the one served here really is a cut above the rest. It is rich in flavour, with soft lamb and aubergines that melt in your mouth. And with cashews that give a crunch, you’ll find yourself finishing every last spoonful. To accompany any dish, we recommend the Thai speciality, pineapple rice. It’s served in half a pineapple, and looks too good to eat. But, as you dig in, you get a lovely, flavoursome rice, packed full of surprises. Our last main was the steamed Sea Bream in Lemon, Chili and Garlic. It’s a very healthy dish, basking in a light broth with subtle flavours of garlic and chili that complement, yet not overwhelm, the delicate fish. A beautiful lemon sorbet (served with vodka if you wish) cleanses the palate, and gives enough time to take a look at the dessert menu. As soon as we saw the hotchocolate fudge cake, we decided: one of those with two spoons for the girls. It was rich and deep chocolate with vanilla ice cream, which melted against the cake and provided a lovely contrast between hot and cold.
The only problem was deciding who would have the last bite! We were civilised (which is difficult when it comes to chocolate) and split it! The other must-have is the house-special, mango cheesecake, and all we can say about this is, “try it - you won’t be disappointed!” To wash it all down, you’ll find an extensive wine list and a fabulous selection of Pan-Asian-influenced cocktails. Or, in keeping with your surroundings, there is also ice-cold Thai beer on offer. The restaurant was busy all night with families, groups and couples, and, with such a great range of dishes and an extensive vegetarian selection, it really is suitable for everyone. If you are looking for Thai cuisine in Tenerife, this is where you should head. Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles, and in Thai Botanico you are greeted with a smile, and every member of staff is happy to help from the moment you arrive, to the moment you leave. The service is second to none. Be assured, you will leave with a smile on your face and a tingle on your lips. Opening times: MondaySaturday, 1.30-11.30pm; Sunday, 6-11pm. Enjoy a special daytime discount of 15% Monday-Saturday, from 1.30-5pm. Reservations recommended: Tel. 922 788 697, or email reservations@ venturegroup88.com
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Puzzle / Classified
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Sudoku X Just enter the numbers 1 - 9 once in each row, column and 3 x 3 square within the sudoku X puzzle grid. In addition to standard sudoku, the numbers must only occur once in each side of the ‘X’ that is marked on the grid. 1 3 4 5
30-Second Brain Training Write your final answer in the last box of the line. Aim to complete each round in about 30 seconds. Good Luck! Starter Number
42
1
2
÷6
+51
÷2
6
7
8
9
÷9
+3
÷8
2
3
1
x8
-24
7 9
7
-55
8
of this
3/5
+87
5 2 7 8
Advanced 1
2
9 4 5 6 4 3 1 2 8
5
4
-13
x6
Answer
Intermediate
6
9
3
+61
14
1
Starter Number
52
x3 +114
6
7
8
÷11 +52
x3
Answer
9
2/3
of this 3
16/27 of this
2/3
-39
of this
42
1
2
3
÷2
+61
x2
6
7
9
-16
8
squared
5
4
x3
-114 Answer
9
of this
+123
5
4
3/5
Beginner
6
Starter Number
7 3 4 4 1 2 7
+13
5
4
-98
÷3
Answer
x3
Intermediate Starter Number
And 2 normal sudokus for you as well...
8 3 5 7 9 5 3 4 7
2 3 6
3 9 7 4 8 3 7 4 1 9 8 5
5
1
1
56
of this
6
7
5/8
2
3
+154
of this
8
9
2/3
x3
-226
of this
78
1
2
3
x4
-182
x2
6
7
8
9
+62
-78
4 7 9 8 4 3 8 3 5 6
8
7
5 9 7 1 5 6 6 8 4
2
4
9
6 2
5/6
of this
Answer
40%
Advanced Starter Number
-41
x7
+66
÷8
4
+35
5
÷5
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Elaine Watson-Jones MSSCh MBChA. Experienced qualified Chiropodist based in Tenerife over 20yrs, offers home/ hotel visits in most areas of the South. Tel: 608 029 790. Email: canarianfeet@gmail.com
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Accion del Sol News
The dangers of heat
Support pouring in for tragic Anabelle
WITH summer in full swing, we would like to remind you to take extra care with your pets, ensuring that they have a constant supply of fresh, clean, cool water to drink.
They need adequate shade, and must be walked early in the morning and later in the afternoon to avoid the heat of the day, and to prevent their paws burning on the hot pavements. Please remember never to leave your dog in a car, even for a short time. They can overheat very quickly, with disastrous results. Once again, we have a large number of small dogs and puppies at the refuge, all of which have a clean bill of health, and are fully inoculated, passported and castrated before leaving our refuge. We do not ask for payment for the dogs, but donations are welcome, which go towards the vast running costs of our refuge. Assistance required Please contact us if you can assist in any way on 922 778630. We always need
tinned dog-food for our older animals, plus blankets, towels, sheets, dog toys, collars and leads. You can call into the Accion refuge on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons, from 2-5pm, and Saturdays between 1-4pm. Find us here Accion del Sol is situated
directly under the Ecological Park (exit 52) on the northbound TF-1. Head for the giant windmills, and you’ll find us in the buildings on the right-hand side. E-mail the refuge at teneriffa@ aktiontier.org or, for further details, visit our Facebook page: action tier Accion del Sol
THE fund for Anabelle Zobnina, the eight-year-old Tenerife girl suffering a rare cancer, has risen to around 12,000 euros in just over a fortnight. Anabelle was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a cancerous brain tumour, nearly two years ago, and, despite a period of remission, the disease has returned. She lives in El Galeon, Adeje, with her divorced mother, Maria, who says the only possible cure is in Washington DC, where a surgeon believes he can cure her. Together with Liz Montague, from children’s charity Helping Hands, which donated 3,000 euros, Maria set up a fund-raiser on Gofundme, in search of the 100,000 euros she will need for the journey
and the treatment. “We have exhausted all the treatment options for medulloblastoma treatment here,” said Maria. “We have done, and are doing, everything we possibly can here. “As a parent, you never stop researching treatment options, and I have found a medical trial in the United States that can help Anabelle.” Liz added: “Helping Hands will do everything possible to help Anabelle and her mum. They are so brave, and they deserve every ounce of help because they are both battling so hard to beat the cancer.” If you would like to donate to Anabelle’s cause, please go to: w w w. g o f u n d m e . c o m / annabelles-medical-cancerfund
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K9 Animal News
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The friendliest Kids and kittens! cat in town!
All David wants to do is sit on your lap and have cuddles. It’s true! So much so that, at the K9 Open Day recently, he decided to help raise funds for the refuge, by selling cuddles for 50 cents each. Everyone loved him, and he made a fortune on the day. David has feline AIDS, but that’s no death sentence. It simply means he can live a perfectly normal life and be with other AIDS-positive cats, although not with other cats. David also does not want to live with dogs, but that’s just because he’s not keen on them! Lovable David is around two years old, and his perfect home would be with someone who can spend lots of time with him, and give endless cuddles. If
you can offer David a safe and loving, forever home, please contact us. Meet our dogs We have many dogs, in all shapes and sizes, waiting patiently for their loving, safe-and-secure, forever homes. You can see them all, their stories and pictures, on our website at www.k9tenerife.com Go to “K9 dogs/Dogs waiting for homes”. Why not visit us at K9 Refuge on Calle Chimbesque between Las Chafiras and Las Zocas any day of the week between 10-2pm? Alternatively, you can get in touch by telephoning us on 667 638 468, or emailing info@k9tenerife.com You will also find stories of our dogs, their antics and heart-warming rehomings on Facebook by following Diary of a K9 Tenerife Dogwalker, K9 Tenerife and, not forgetting, K9 Tenerife Cats.
RIP Ron Eastwood
TENERIFE businessman Ron Eastwood, who lived in Valle San Lorenzo, died on Tuesday, after bravely battling ill-health. His funeral will be held at San Blas Church, Golf del Sur, this Tuesday (8th August) at 10.30. All are welcome, to pay their last respects.
CATS make great pets; they’re low maintenance, and thrive in families with children. They love to leap, run and pounce, which is great fun to watch. And they love being stroked and cuddled. Here in Tenerife we have many cats of all ages awaiting their forever homes. Whether you decide to adopt a kitten, or an adult cat, they will all have lots of love and affection to give. Introducing kids to pets is an important way to teach them to respect animals. If you choose to have a kitten, it’s important to lay out some rules ahead of time. These need to go both ways: rules for the kitten, and rules for the kids. Choose areas where your pet will be allowed to roam. Will it be an indoor cat, or will it be allowed to go outside? Is it allowed to jump on the sides? The children’s rules need to be clear, too. Set boundaries on when, and how, to play with the kitten, and how to pick it up. Make it clear that it's not OK to pull on its tail and whiskers, or any other part of its body. Set each child a role in the care of your new pet. One
could be responsible for making sure that the kitten has fresh food and water every day, while another could ensure that its bedding is clean, and toys are available. Cleaning the litter box should be done by adults, as children do forget to wash their hands thoroughly, and this task calls for regular hand-washing. When you bring your kitten home, your children will be excited and ready to play with her. Remember, your kitten will be less stressed if you let it get comfortable with its new surroundings and family at its own pace. Remind your
children that their new companion needs time to get comfortable in its new home, and soon they will have a friendly, playful and lovable pet. Adoptions Please consider adopting a kitten/cat from us. Contact us via our website www.catswelfare-tenerife.com or ring/ whatsapp Maria (English) on 646629129, seven days a week 9-6pm, or Sandra (Spanish and German) after 6pm on 671282773. All kittens go on a week's trial, in your home, so you can be sure you’ve made the right decision. Our shop We always need cat food, litter, sheets, towels, bedding etc for the cats and kittens in our care, and also good quality/condition items for sale in our shop. Items in good condition can be dropped into the shop on San Blas, Golf del Sur (behind Hiperdino). It is open seven days a week, 106pm, Saturdays 10-4pm. If you don’t have transport, or have large, bulky items such as furniture and household effects to donate, please ring Mark on 636590557, and he will arrange collection from you.
Live Arico News
Dog of the week - Bobby BIG is beautiful, right? Well, no one seems to want big dogs, especially if they live in an apartment. But, guess what, your dog doesn’t care, as long as he gets long walks every day. Check out Bobby, six years old and left on the shelf because he is a big boy. Of course, if you live on a finca or have a big garden he will love it, but it's not a necessity, as long as he gets his exercise. Please call Elaine on 678 015653 for more information, and to arrange a meeting or no-obligation trial. The last two dogs-of-the-week, featured in the Canarian Weekly, have found their forever homes. Can we make it three with Bobby? We sincerely hope so! Upcoming summer events This Sunday (6th August) we have not one, but two events, for you. In the afternoon we will be at Destiny’s Bar, near Starco Las Americas, for a summer fundraiser, packed with the island’s finest entertainers including Suzy q, Jacquie Peters, Ged Bolton, Trent Walking, Jon Paul, Showwaddys, Debbie
Diamond, Chrissy Dean, Pat Wilson, Paul Monroe and Elvis! What a line-up! In the evening, we have a night-time sponsored dogwalk, Bark At The Moon, setting off from San Blas sea-front path towards Amarilla Golf and back, a total of 8k by moonlight. Call Eugenio on 633 717480 for more information. On Sunday, 13th August we are back at Clouseau’s, Palm Mar, for our regular fundraiser. Again, the best of entertainment for you, as well as a tombola and raffle. See you there, folks. Come and walk the doggies! Join the Live Arico dogwalking club on Saturday mornings from 11am. Our dogs absolutely love it, and you will, too. Send a
Whatsapp to Eugenio on 633 717480 and he will meet you there. Happy trails! Live Arico shops Come and bag a bargain at any of our three shops: San Eugenio - opposite Hotel La Nina, at Las Carabelas, near Amanda's Bar. Open every day (104pm), and now Sundays! Los Cristianos - Calle Revron, near Thistle and Dragon Bar and play-park. Open daily (10-4pm) Golf del Sur - Golf Park, just before the lottery kiosk. Open Monday-Friday (106pm), Saturday (10-3pm), Sunday (10.30-3pm)
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Sport
4th August - 17th August 2017
30-year reign is over for football chief accused of corruption
Angel is grounded! ANGEL Maria Villar’s three-decade reign as President of the Spanish Football Federation has come to an end with a oneyear suspension for, allegedly, being involved in corruption. Villar, Fifa’s Senior VicePresident, behind bars since police detained him, together with his son Gorka Villar, and one of two Tenerife football officials during police raids of the national federation headquarters and other properties, were granted bail on Monday. The other official had already paid a bond to avoid being locked up. Initially, it was clear to the country’s top sports authority, the Higher Council of Sport, that Villar was unwilling to step down from the post he had held since 1988. And officials acted promptly to remove him from office in an attempt to limit the damage caused to the national sport, naming treasurer Juan Luis Larrea as interim President. Villar, who believed he was all-powerful, suddenly realised he was vulnerable and resigned from his positions as Uefa VicePresident and Fifa Senior Vice-President. The far-reaching investi-
gation into his affairs, and those of others believed to be involved, has rocked Spanish football. Court documents indicate that, besides misappropriated funds, Villar, allegedly, corrupted several regional federations by offering favours in exchange for votes. Spanish Sports Council President Jose Ramon Lete said the 14-member board voted unanimously to suspend Villar and Juan Padron, Federation VicePresident of economic affairs and President of Tenerife’s Regional Federation, who was also arrested in the Guardia Civil’s “Operation Soule”. Lete added that the Higher Council want to take part
in the case as an injured party, alongside the Spanish League. The scandal also has repercussions for football beyond Spain’s borders. But one thing is sure: Villar, at the heart of both governing bodies since the 1990s, is out of the picture for good. He had worked closely with some international football leaders, since indicted by the US Justice Department. Villar was also singled out for questionable conduct in the 2014 Fifa report on the World Cup bidding process. He was held at the Soto del Real prison, following his questioning by National Court judge Santiago Pedraz, until his bail application was finally
accepted by Pedraz. He said previously that he was a “flight risk” after detailing how Villar, allegedly, misappropriated private and public funds “at least since 2009”. In a 44-page ruling, which included several quotes from phone-taps carried out by police, Pedraz detailed why state prosecutors allege that Villar used his influence as Federation President to funnel private and public funds into regional federations. These were exchanged for votes, enabling him to remain in power for eight consecutive terms. The state prosecutor also suspects that Villar used his control of the TV rights for Spain’s
friendly matches, to secure cash benefits for his son. Gorka, a sports lawyer, has worked for Conmebol, The South American Football Confederation, under three presidents, who were all implicated in corruption cases. Also arrested was Ramon Hernandez, Secretary of Tenerife’s Regional Federation. But Judge Pedraz at first denied bail, then made an about-turn and released them, having previously set a bail bond for Hernandez. Villar, a former Athletic Bilbao player, and the other three men, are all accused of improper management, misappropriation of funds, corruption and falsifying documents. Inigo Mendez de Vigo, Spain’s Sports Minister, has said the Government would be prepared to take charge of the Federation’s operations to ensure that competition was not affected. But it has yet to take that step. The Spanish Federation is in charge of the national men and women teams, the Copa del Rey (King’s Cup), setting the calendars of the club competitions, as well as the appointment of referees, among other areas. But it does not control the top two divisions of the Spanish men’s league, nor the women’s league, which are governed by La Liga.
Lightning Bolt all set to say farewell USAIN Bolt, an Olympic legend, is the fastest man in history, and, alongside Muhammad Ali, the most charismatic sportsman of all. But he will say goodbye to the athletics stage he has dominated for nearly a decade in the next few days, following the London World Championships. Bolt, who will be 31 on 21st August, believes he has done enough to warrant his “superstar” status. And if Ali were “The Greatest”, then Bolt must also be in the world’s smallest club: membership? Just two! The multi-award sprinter has smashed world records, and has won nine gold medals as a reigning champion at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics. And even the final relay gold was taken from him because a team-mate failed a dope test, it is an astonishing feat
which, surely, will never be equalled. The Jamaican torpedo is a once-in-a-lifetime champion who positively radiates with life wherever he goes. And this weekend, at what will be a tearful-but-joyous London Stadium, he will take his leave of the sport, which has consumed him throughout his adult life. Usain Bolt, born in Jamaica on 21st August 1986, was a stand-out cricketer and sprinter early on. His natural speed was noticed by school coaches and he began to focus solely on sprinting, under the tutelage of former Olympic sprinter Pablo McNeil (Glen Mills would later serve as Bolt’s coach and mentor.) Even at 14, Bolt was wowing sprint fans with his lightning speed, and he won his first high-school championship medal in 2001, taking
silver in the 200m. At 15, Usain took his first shot at success on the world stage at the 2002 World Junior Championships in Kingston, Jamaica, where he won the 200m to become the youngest world-junior, goldmedallist ever. Bolt’s feats impressed the athletics world. He received the International Association of Athletics Foundation’s Rising Star Award that year, and was soon given the apt nickname “Lightning Bolt”. Despite a nagging hamstring injury, Bolt ran at the 2004 Athens Olympics and was eliminated in the first round of the 200m. He reached the world Top5 rankings in 2005 and 2006, but he was hounded by injuries. A year later, he broke the national 200m record held for over 30 years by the
dazzling Donald Quarrie, and earned two silver medals at the World Championship in Osaka, Japan. These medals boosted Bolt’s desire for more, and his ambition and talent soon soared. He ran the 100m and 200m at the 2008 Beijing, breaking the world record in the 100m final in 9.69secs, yet he visibly slowed down to celebrate before he finished - and his shoelace was untied! Needless to say, he went on to win three gold medals and break three world records in Beijing. At the 2012 Olympics, held in London, Bolt won his fourth Olympic gold medal in the 100m and he claimed another two golds in the 200m and relay. He was the first man to win both the 100m and 200m in successive and consecutive Olympics, as well as the first
man to win treble gold in the sprints. Bolt’s accomplishments have made him the first man in history to set three world records in a single Olympic Games competition. Usain returned to Olympic glory at the 2016 Olympics when he won gold in the 100m and told reporters: “This is why I came here, to prove to the world that I’m the best – again!” He continued his winning streak, with gold in the 200m, asking BBC Sport: “What else can I do to prove I am the greatest?” And he remained undefeated in what was the last race of his Olympic career, the 4x100m relay, which gave him the “triple-triple”. Who would begrudge this remarkably-talented showman? Now for his grand finale, in London.
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Tezza trumps deadly Dale ANOTHER fantastic Friday saw many close games, excellent darts, and a brilliant atmosphere at all venues.
According to the Irish, Sundowners was the place to be with Palms Pool Bar crossing the road and sharing the points by taking the trebles. Dale starred for the visitors with a 113 checkout. But he was trumped by Tezza, from Gaffers, as they entertained a fourman Spear Chuckers side. The home boy checked out on 114, and Gaffers then stole the trebles for a 5-3 win and top spot in the league. The Pub, missing manflu victim Grizzly, suffered their first loss of the season as Phoenix Bar snatched the last game and the match 5-3. The visitors again had Mitch in fine form with another 180 to add to his collection. A close encounter was played out at the Wa-
terfall, where Alan and Lynn, from the Tavern A team, helped heap misery on an unfortunate home team as they hit double after double the first time of asking, to ensure their initial win of the campaign. Picasso’s also recorded their first win when they emerged 5-3 winners in the 701 game, to frustrate an unlucky Emerald Lounge, from San Blas top square. Star of the night in Bar 180 was Kill Bill, who, like a good Rioja, gets better with age. He hit some superb scores and finished with aplomb. Despite losing the first two singles, Fluffy’s Playboys upped their game and won the next six. In Division 2, Lady Macs hosted Legends, but their 7-1 defeat did not reflect the close games. And the home team, who threw well all night, were grateful for the help and confidence given by the more experienced Legends. Nutty Nauta lost 6-2 to a rampant Sandys, who are matching Legends point for point at the
division 2 ResultS
division 1 ResultS
Bar 180 A Gaffers The Pub Waterfall Emerald Lounge Sundowners
2-6 Ourplace Playboys 5-3 Spear Chuckers 3-5 Phoenix BaR 3-5 The Tavern A 3-5 Picasso’s 4-4 Palms Pool Bar
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Bar 180 B The Red Devils
5-3 Lady Macs 3-5 Buzzing B’s Ourplace Breakaways 6-2 Bar LeoneS Marilyns A P-P ClouseauS Nutty Nautas 2-6 Sandys Lady Macs 1-7 Legends Pas O Nadas B 6-2 Marilyns B Ourplace Playgirls 1-7 Naughty Nautas
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1 Gaffers
9 7 1 1 49 23 26 49
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2 The Pub
7 6 0 1 44 12 32 44
Table
P W D L F A +- PTS
3 Scruffy Macs
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1 Sandys
8 7 0 1 48 16 32 48 8 7 0 1 48 16 32 48
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0 39
9
30
39
4 Boothen
5 4 1 0 32 8 24 32
2 Legends
5 Phoenix Bar
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3 31
25
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31
3 Marilyns A
8
6
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1 42
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20
6 Pas O Nadas A
7
4
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2 31
25
6
31
4 Naughty Nautas
8
5
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1 39
25
14
28
5 Ourplace Breakaways 9 5 1 3 37 35 2
37
27
6 The Red Devils
7
4
1
2 31
25
6
31
27
7 Bar 180 B
7
3
3
1 31
25
6
31
7 Palms Pool Bar
7
2
2
3 28
28
8 Bar 180 A
9
2
1
6 27
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9 Spear Chuckers
3
1
10 Ourplace Playboys 8
2
2 4 25 39 -14
25
8 Pas O Nadas B
6
3
2
1 29
19
10
29
11 Waterfall
0
4
21
9 Marilyns B
8
2
1
5 28
36
-8
28
7
2
1
4 22
34 -12
22
4 21
21
6
39
6 8
2 27
0
42
43 -22
12 The Tavern A
7
1
2
4 19
37 -18
19
10 Nauta Nomads
13 Picasso’s
7
1
1
5 19
37 -18
19
11 Buzzing B’s
6
2
0
4 21
27
-6
21
14 Sundowners
6
1
2
3 17
31 -14
17
12 Nutty Nautas
8
0
2
6 20
44 -24
20
15
13 Bar Leones
7
0
3
4 20
36 -16
20
14 Lady Macs
7
1
0
6 17
39 -22
17
15 Emerald Lounge 7
1
summit. Incidentally, Sandys’ Richard hit two maximums at the singles tournament played last Friday. Well done to him! Best finish of the night was Ourplace Breakaways’ Dan,
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with a 115 in a 6-2 home win against the spirited Bar Leones. Buzzin B’s were in good form when they travelled to The Red Devils and pinched the threesome to come out on top
15 Ourplace Playgirls 6 1 1 4 17 31 -14 17 16 Clouseaus
6
0
with a 5-3 scoreline. Pas O Nadas B had a difficult-looking fixture as they welcomed Marilyns B, but they triumphed
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34 -20
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6-2. And Naughty Nautas went one better as they put seven past Ourplace Playgirls in Costa del Silencio.
Phew! Neymar’s on his way, for £200m NEYMAR’S breathtaking £200-millionplus move to Paris Saint-Germain - via a release clause - was not a given because, it has been claimed, Manchester United big-wigs negotiated the same deal last summer. French newspaper L’Equipe is admant that Barcelona’s Brazilian star had agreed personal terms with Old Trafford, only for the move to break down at the last minute. United, long-term admirers of the 25-year-old striker, now the most expensive footballer by miles, first held talks with his representatives in 2015, as revealed by The Sun.
The Premier League giants were certain he was ready to step out of Lionel Messi’s shadow at Barcelona last year and become the main man. Now, though, PSG appear to have secured
the sensational deal, with Neymar telling his team-mates he was on his way yesterday (Thursday). The Parisians gave Barcelona no choice but to accept after triggering the superstar’s
mind-blowing release clause. And Neymar has finally decided he is ready to move on after years of learning from Messi, the all-timegreat. And with PSG, who came close to knocking Barca out of Europe this year, he will have a brilliant platform to launch an assault on football’s mostcoveted individual prize, the Ballon d’Or. To make things easier for him, playing for the Ligue 1 club has the added advantage of a less-gruelling, domestic schedule, with the World Cup on the horizon. Brazil will have their work cut out to lift the trophy on European soil, but they know
their talisman is capable of leading them to glory. Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has expressed criticism of Neymar’s anticipated move, saying he hoped such deals would stay “an exception” in football. After his team’s defeat in the Audi Cup Final, a pre-season tournament in Munich, the German said there were only two or three clubs in the world who could afford a transfer fee of that size. “I always thought ‘Financial Fair Play’ was invented so that things like this don’t happen,” Klopp told reporters, referring to financial-performance regulations introduced six years ago by Uefa, Europe’s football
governing body. “But, obviously, ‘Financial Fair Play’ is more of a suggestion rather than an actual rule. I don’t know… I don’t understand it!” Klopp said. Yet Uefa told The Telegraph that Financial Fair Play regulations would be enforced in the case of the Neymar transfer, and that clubs were not permitted to make losses in excess of £50m over three years. The regulations were put in place so that European football clubs don’t spend more than they earn. “This is not the next step,” Klopp told reporters. “I believe and hope that this will remain an exception, but who knows.”
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