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Issue 1033

Traffic-jam nightmare continues!

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COUNCILLORS from Adeje, Arona and other local governments, plus representatives from 24 companies involved in tourism and related commercial sectors, have finally had enough of the traffic problems here in the South. Continued on Page 3

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Our traffic problems have to be untangled

Continued from Front So much so that on Monday, at Costa Adeje’s Gran Hotel, everyone signed a manifesto, including several councillors, aimed at the Canarian Government, demanding action to combat drivers’ daily nightmares, morning, noon and night! The meeting was called by CEST, the Circle of Businessmen and Professionals of the South of Tenerife. And its President, Roberto Ucelay, on behalf of those who signed the manifesto, stressed: “The image of our tourism destination is getting progressively worse, as a result of these problems.” The manifesto calls for authorities to act now to resolve the issue of weary commuters, confronted by hideous traffic-jams. It also underlines the need to improve travel between tourism zones and residential areas, such as the TF-1 motorway and access roads, with short-term solutions to ease traffic-jams now, together with longterm, sustainable plans. Adeje Mayor Jose Miguel Rodriguez Fraga, accompanied by local Councillors Ermitas Moreira (Tourism) and Manuel Luis Méndez (Development), said: “We have signed this manifesto, which is vital, urgent and opportune. We need to call attention to a problem, which is now at a dramatic stage, here in the South of the island. “That’s because it is causing suffering for residents, businesses and everyone who, on a daily basis, has to put up with these serious transport and connectivity problems.” He added: “In this document, we are asking some very specific questions, which need immediate answers. “They point to issues that must be part of a better and more thorough planning process, which we haven’t

seen to date, because these traffic problems are growing, day by day, and will continue to do so if nothing is done.” The Mayor also pointed to the on-going work that he and his local government are doing to upgrade and improve Costa Adeje, and the South, constantly. But the benefits, he said, were totally undermined by the growing traffic problems, that require policy decisions and planning, which is out of their hands. The manifesto includes: *A third lane on the TF-1, from Las Américas to Armeñime *An urgent decision on works to the San Isidro and Las Américas links *A new link to Los Cristianos must include a third lane, to be given priority status *A solution to the TF47 issue in Alcalá *Finish the Ring Road But these demands aren’t necessarily new because CEST held a meeting in October 2016, also on the same lines. Several representatives at this week’s CEST gathering were also there, agreeing with much the same suggestions. They proposed a temporary solution to solve the TF-1 traffic jams on the South motorway between the Las Chafiras and Las Americas links, to the Canarian Government, the Cabildo and the municipalities involved. And Roberto Ucelay argued that it was pos-

sible to implement 11 measures to ease the traffic jams, at a reasonable cost. To avoid queues at the entrance of Los Cristianos going North, CEST suggested giving priority to vehicles entering from the TF-1 from Adeje to reach the first roundabout, rather than the current entry, from Arona - and from Santa Cruz. The Circle also proposed that Council technicians study how to prioritise the transit of vehicles on the roundabout below to go to Arona, since existing traffic stops at this point. Another idea was to give preference to vehicles leaving from Los Cristianos by Juan Carlos I Avenue, to Arona and Santa Cruz, so that the right lane, closest to Guaza, was delimited by a solid line. Also proposed was the possibility of using the route included in the partial plan to have a third, straight, exit lane on to the motorway. In addition, CEST said it understood that reducing the size of the main roundabout in Los Cristianos would earn more circulation space. As for the tremendous traffic jams at Las Chafiras, coming from the Adeje direction, CEST said that an underpass below the main roundabout, serving motorway traffic as well as those driving up from the coast or the two golf clubs, would provide the perfect solution, although extremely costly!

Yet the Canarian Government launched its 32m-euro project in August for a full-scale transformation of all roads affected, to be constructed in stages. But it could take years to complete, from the look of it, even though it would be built in stages. The seemingly-complicated road lay-outs, including three roundabouts, would do away with the main traffic bottlenecks in the

South, said the Government. Right now, they cause kilometre-long jams around this section of the TF-1, going down to the two Golfs and up to San Miguel, featuring an average of 75,000 vehicles a day. This area, comprising one of the highest build-ups of traffic on the island, was a top priority for the Canarian bosses. But even five months

ago, it was working against the clock to put the project out to tender before the end of the year, to fulfil a commitment to the public. The main construction, it said, would be a huge roundabout in Las Chafiras over the TF-1, replacing the existing one and displaying three-lane segments, which would be new to Tenerife. Its fast-access lanes would allow easy entries for drivers to other areas in the municipality, without having to use the roundabout. They would also make it easier to get to the industrial estate. Since its August announcement of the scheme, however, it seems that the Canarian Government has released no further information about its seemingly- complex plans.

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Car-park poser in Las Galletas

THERE is huge uncertainty among shopkeepers, bar-owners and locals in the busy town of Las Galletas about the car-parking situation there.

A huge area of waste ground, which is privately owned, beside the sports

centre, has provided a handy parking lot. And it is thanks to the owner of this area, and two other large spaces, that the public have somewhere to park their vehicles. Yet this site, which is the focal point for many drivers because of its position, could be closed at any time,

leaving visitors and locals alike scrambling around to park up. It would put some people off from even driving into the town, and would almost certainly affect businesses and residents alike. Arona Council is said to have agreed a two-year contract with the owner, and, possibly, an extension,

which is reassuring for those concerned that they are safe, for now! The parking area will be maintained for public use, with pot-holes being filled in, and sink-holes levelled off. As the land is rustic and privately-owned, the ground will be improved, but only as a temporary measure.

As for the other two carparks, one, at the El Fraile end, opposite the marina, is used for an occasional fairground. The third one, at the other end of Las Galletas, is deemed controversial because of the unauthorised use by owners of campervans, which occupy so much space.

VW chief is sent to jail over emissions scandal AN American court in Detroit sentenced former Volkswagen executive Oliver Schmidt to seven years in prison on Wednesday for his role in the German car-maker’s “dieselgate” emissions scandal. Schmidt, who led Volkswagen’s US regulatory compliance office from 2012 to March 2015, was also ordered to pay a 400,000-dollar fine. The 48-year-old, the second VW executive and most senior employee to plead guilty, is among seven current and former VW chiefs whom US prosecutors have charged so far.

In exchange for his plea, federal prosecutors dropped multiple counts of wire fraud, which carry a maximum of 20 years in prison. And Schmidt has agreed to be deported back to Germany after completing his sentence. In August, the same court sentenced James Liang, a VW engineer who had cooperated with investigors, to 40 months and a 200,000-dollar fine for his role in the affair.

Volkswagon admitted in 2015 to equipping about 11 million cars worldwide with defeat devices, including some 600,000 vehicles in the US. They enabled the company to deceive motorists and emissions’ testers, yet emit up to 40 times the permissible levels of harmful nitrogen oxide during actual driving. A study, published in May, found that excess nitrogen oxide from improperly-

configured diesel vehicles had contributed to about 38,000 premature deaths worldwide in 2015. The scandal has, reportedly, so far cost the auto giant as much as 30bn dollars in fines, settlements and remediation. Prosecutors said Schmidt had participated in “one of the largest corporate fraud schemes in American history”, and led efforts to cover up the company’s misconduct in the summer of 2015. Schmidt travelled to the US as the scandal was breaking on a mission to lie to US and Californian authorities, so that Volkswagen could obtain regulatory approvals to sell 2016 diesel models in the US, said prosecutors. “Schmidt sent detailed updates to VW management in Germany, informing them of precisely what he had

said, and making it obvious he was following the deception and deceit script which VW, with Schmidt’s input, had chosen,” charged prosecutors. Defence lawyers, who sought a 40-month jail sentence and 100,000-dollar fine, said Schmidt’s participation in the conspiracy had not occurred until nine years after it began, and that he had expressed remorse. But, in March, VW brought an end to Washington’s criminal pursuit of the company, agreeing to pay 4.3bn dollars in civil and criminal fines, and plead guilty to charges that it had, likewise, defrauded the US and violated the Clean Air Act. It’s not closure, though, because VW continues to face legal challenges in Germany, and elsewhere.

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Major shock: Gibraltar could miss the benefits

GIBRALTAR is moving towards an exit from the single market, missing out on benefits from a transition deal, according to Spanish Government sources. Spain was, effectively, backed by the EU in April over its long-standing, territorial dispute with

Gibraltar, and in Brexit negotiation outlines. The 27 member states noted that unless the UK reached an agreement with Madrid regarding Gibraltar’s future status, it would be outside any future trade deal. Reports say that a Spanish Government source now feels that any deal on a transition period, to soften the blow for the UK leaving the single market. was included in this stipulation.

But Spain believes that Gibraltar will fall out of the single market on 29th March 2019, and the Government source told English media: “The situation with Gibraltar is crystal clear. “It became associated with the EU project because of its dependence in the UK, but this will stay until March 2019 only. “When the UK leaves the EU, Gibraltar will leave with the UK. This is what we are

Tragic fisherman

A BODY, washed up on the El Rincon coastline of Gran Canaria on Wednesday at midday, was discovered by passers-by, who alerted the authorities. Local Police believe it is a man, reported missing on Tuesday at 8.30pm after a day’s fishing.

Drug-dealing’s a family affair AN army of officers from the National Police have arrested a five-strong family of drug dealers, following complaints from local residents in La Linea’s Las Palomeras area, on the Costa del Sol. In all, 35 cops took part in the arrests after

raiding a number of houses and unearthing quantities of cocaine and heroin, as well as two working pistols, along with some that fired blanks. One property was used for cutting and packing the narcotics, while two others, which

featured a number of security features, acted as a “24-hour shop” for those buying the drugs. Two men and three women, all related, were arrested and imprisoned without bail, following a court appearance.

telling the Gibraltarians. “If you want to have your existing status, you will have to talk with us. And I cannot understand why Gibraltar’s Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, has refused to do so. In the past, I think he has played very hard on the other side. But reality arrives.” Just 4% of the Gibraltarian population, in the UK’s 2016 referendum, voted to leave!

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Spanish retail figures falter SPANISH retail figures fell in October for the first time in over three years, with sales in Catalonia dropping sharply after its independence referendum. The vote prompted a stand-off with the central government, which then took control of the region. The crisis hurt many of Catalonia’s economic sectors in October, with car sales, job-creation and hotel-stays all under-performing the rest of the country. Spanish retail sales fell 0.1% in October from a year earlier, after increasing by a revised 1.6% in September, said the National Statistics Institute. Nearly 3,000 companies have moved their legal headquarters from the region since the vote.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Jobless ups and downs!

THE jobless number of people registered in Spain rose by 0.21% (7,255) last month, against October’s figures, says the Labour Ministry. It brings the total of those out of work up by 3.47 million, yet the official number of unemployed actually fell by 22,744 people, from last month’s figure. Those registering as jobless in the service sector rose by 23,048 people, but fell in the agriculture, industry and construction sectors.

Hiker rescued on Teide

Security cameras for Las Americas, at last

LARGE and small businesses have been asking for security cameras to be installed around the Las Americas area for nearly a decade, especially around the Las Veronicas area.

And their request has finally been granted. It is considered one of the busiest areas in the A GERMAN hiker, aged 65, was rescued after falling badly while trying to climb Mount Teide on Monday evening. Teide’s emergency-services crew, who were alerted just before 6pm, found him two hours later, about 150m from the Alta Vista refuge. The rescue was well planned, a fireman reaching the injured man via the cable car, while a makeshift path up “White Mountain” was created so that medics, and the Red Cross volunteers, could reach him in the latter’s 4x4 ambulance. The man, who injured both arms and legs, was transferred to Belevue Hospital, in Puerto de la Cruz, for further treatment.

No hiding place for Pole!

A MAN from Poland, attempting to get through Passport Control at the South Airport, was nabbed by Security Control officers and the National Police. He was trying to catch a flight to London, but the officers thought he looked shifty, and discovered there was a European warrant out for his arrest. Polish police had issued the order to detain and return him to his homeland, because he had a prison sentence to serve.

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South, with its businesses, shops and nightclubs, and several thousand people visit the area every night. Unfortunately, other activities include prostitution and illegal street-vending, which can intimidate locals, tourists and small businesses. On Monday, however, Arona Council announced, officially, that a date has been set to install cameras. Victor Sanchez, Las America’s Small Business Presi-

dent, spoke of the importance of “Safety over Privacy”, saying that security cameras had been installed all over the world. “Genuine and honest people should not have to feel threatened or intimidated,” he said. “It is a matter of common sense and honesty. “We need to realise the importance of video surveillance, and know that this will improve the safety of the area.”

It adds up quickly for bright-spark students THREE Canarian students will compete in the 22nd Mental Arithmetic World Championship in Kuala Lumpa, Malaysia, next Saturday and Sunday (910 Dec). Thousands of children from all over the world will gather there to test their adeptness at mental arithmetic, and their nerve. It is estimated that over 11,000 students will be taking part. The Canarian trio, all from Gran Canaria, are Sergio Rodriguez Suarez, Javier Burnable Garcia Del Carpio Ojeda and Víctor Espinosa Ocio. They have been competing regionally during their 2016/17 school year, winning through to an international test after achieving

extremely high scores for their speed and capacity of mental arithmetic. A spokesperson for the Canarian UCMAS (Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic System) said: “We are extremely proud to have participants in these worldclass competitions, especially having these three bright children. “Their fantastic results

have backed them up, and we wish our trio of clever Canarians the very best of luck!” Young Canarians have a history at this championship. In 2011, Martina Diez, who was just eight, came 15th. And the following year, Nisha Belani was 13th, while Abdellah AkHouch achieved 15th place in 2015.

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What has changed?

Basically, you have more choice with what to do with the money you save in your pension. From age 55 you will now be able to access all the money which is in your pension pot. Before the changes were made you were limited to what you could take out each year.

Your Pension Pot Take your money as cash

Income payments as and when you want them

Guaranteed income for life

You can do this in one go or as a series of smaller amounts

Flexi-access drawdown

An annuity can secure regular income for the rest of your life

Or Any combination of the above options You don’t have to do anything with your pension pot now. You can leave it invested until you need it. And it’s at that point you can see which of the options available to you that will best suit your circumstances. It’s important you fully understand all the options and the different tax implications they have. Sebastian & St James will be able to help you with this and give you advise which suits your own needs.

Building your pension pot

You can see the amount of choices you have to take money from your pension pot. But to have those choices you will need to have first built up a pension pot. You might find yourself in one or more of the following circumstances, each of which could be the potential solution to increasing the size of the pension pot you have:

• You’re close to paying off your mortgage so may soon have further scope to consider an increase in pension contributions. • Your children are leaving home, easing some of your monthly financial commitments. • You have old pension plans that you may wish to take advice on, as to whether or not they may be better served within a new plan. • You’ve received some inheritance that you could consider the merits of investing into your current pension pot.

Do you know you get tax relief on payments you make to a pension pot? For a basic-rate taxpayer, this means it would only cost £80 to get £100 paid into your pot. The pension changes have had a positive impact on people’s feelings towards retirement and do give them more choices to help achieve the retirement they want. How you take advantage of the changes is up to you. But speaking to us can help you find out more about the changes or if your current circumstances mean you might be able to build up your pension pot.

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Adeje’s 18th-century altar-piece restored

Recycling the imagination! THE seventh annual Adeje Cacharro competition, in which school children and their families were asked to create a doll/ image/gadget using recycled materials, has ended. The prize-giving event, held in the Cultural Centre, was attended by Cultural Councillor Adolfo Alonso Ferrera, along with the town’s rubbish collection company UTE Ascan Torrabonaf, who, together, collaborate for the competition. All children from the borough’s public primary schools were invited to participate, and, said the councillor, there were 200 entries this year, with the winning 36 pieces, produced by CEIP Fañabé, currently on display at the Centre. Alonso Ferrera said it was gratifying to see families come together to work on the project, adding: “The idea behind the project is to

recycle, but also to promote participation, engaging whole families in the educative process.” The theme of this year’s competition was “recycled art”, and each school was allowed to submit a final 12 works for consideration. From those, the first, second and third places were chosen by an independent jury, with three other schools highlycommended. The first three each received a voucher to buy school materials. worth 40, 25 and 15 euros respectively, with the commended students receiving a diploma. Winners chosen were judged on artistic creativity, technical complexity, the use of recycled materials and the attention to the theme. RESULTS Winner: Naia Blanco Cruz (CEIP, Adeje Casco). Second: Ioney Toledo Mendoza. Third: Ángel Alejando Arellano Sánchez. Commended: Alice Luchetti, Iker Pérez Mora and Adriana Barrera Rodríguez.

THE restoration of the 18th-century altar-piece, dedicated to the “Virgen del Rosario” in the Adeje parish church of Santa Ursula, has been co-financed by the local Council and the Cabildo.

Heritage Councillor Juan Desiderio Afonso Ruiz, said: “For our local government, the conservation of our heritage has been of continuing importance as our history, and it is something we value. “We understand that if we don’t place any value on the past, we cannot build a solid future. And, for many years, we have underlined the importance of restoration and recovery of items of historic interest of the borough.” The inauguration of the newly-restored altar-piece, which took place last Saturday, was accompanied by a short concert of sacred music with the Reyes Bartlet group, who specialise in music for these occasions. This is a baroque altarpiece of the ‘Virgen del Rosario’, built in 1744 for Antonio de Herrera y Ahala, the Marques of Adeje and Count of La Gomera. It was constructed using particular wood techniques, incorporating polychrome and gold, and gold alloys. A technical report by a professional team, under the direction of restorer

Elisa Campos Dominguez, said: “The main support structure was in good condition, solid and strong. But there was deterioration on some of the inferior moulding near the base, which was loose. “When we began the work, there was no evidence of the active presence of wood-eating insects. A number of pieces and some moulding was missing, primarily at the base of the altar, where we also noticed extra nails and cracks in the wood. Some of the polychrome was also in a poor state.” During the conservation

and restoration process, the team worked “to return the work to its original state”. At the same time, they halted any deterioration, while staying true to the original. The team also reinforced the mouldings, which had come apart from the wooden support, and they replaced missing pieces, which were reintegrated, using resin. The old oxidised varnish, which covered the polychrome surface, was removed and repainted where needed, using colours compatible with the original.

Horrific reason for a flat’s half-price rent A WOMAN has advertised her flat for rent in a trendy suburb of Valencia at half the going rate, and there is a chilling reason for that. An advert, posted by Cathy, a middle-aged “Anglo-Saxon” woman who works at a local school, read: “Apartment for rent in Calle Sueca, Valencia. 580 euros a month.120sq/m, 4 bedrooms, second floor. In September, there was a murder in the

flat. That’s why it’s cheap.” In fairness, some neighbours say the owner has been too honest about the rent reduction. But others are furious, telling El Pais newspaper: “We’re all trying to put this behind us, and we don’t understand how an educated person like this woman can do something like that.” The advert has since been removed from

the Idealista website. The flat’s previous tenant was a Swede, Pierre Danilo Larancuent, who murdered his boyfriend, a 42-year-old hairdresser, by stabbing him through the heart before chopping up his body and hiding the torso in a suitcase. At the time, a downstairs neighbour said he saw a red stain appear on his ceiling. Police said the murderer cut

up his victim, Alberto Enrique Ferrer, in the bath, before getting rid of the body parts at different rubbish pick-up points. Once the suitcase was found, police officers traced bloodstains back to Larancuent’s apartment. When two policemen asked him to identify himself, Larancuent stabbed one fatally through the heart before the cops shot him dead.

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Bank robbers who created a big stink A GANG of robbers, who used dog poo to distract bank staff in a series of heists, have been busted in southern Spain. Police, who arrested the five-man group after a Cartagena bank robbery was caught on CCTV, revealed their unusual method. They posed as strangers and entered the bank in a series of disguises. The heist began when one them, discreetly, dropped a pile of dog excrement on the floor of the bank near the entrance. He then spoke loudly to attract the attention of both customers and bank staff, while the rest of the group got cracking. Police said: “They each took a different role. One was in a suit, another dressed as a youth in a hoodie and baseball cap, one was an old person, one a woman and another had his hair up in a ponytail.”

When one robber started complaining loudly about the mess on the floor, shouting, ‘What a disgrace; don’t they do any cleaning?’, the bank manager came out of his office to deal with the fuss. This enabled another thief to get into the office, to help himself to everything he could. The group then left the bank calmly, and went their separate ways. The gang comprised three Colombians, one Mexican and a Cuban, aged between 21-61. But the National Police intercepted their

getaway, in two vehicles, quickly, after they had, recently, identified the way they operated by choosing banks near main roads to enable speedy escapes. Those detained have more than 25 previous arrests between them, and various false identities in the police database. It is alleged that in separate robberies, the gang have made off with 64,000 euros in Guadalajara, 42,000 in Albacete, about 13,000 in Toledo, 10,000 in Valencia, 7,000 in Cartagena (Murcia) and 5,000 in Cadiz.

Lions’ party is streets ahead! THIS year is the Centennial anniversary of the International Lions Clubs, and each club throughout the world was asked to hold a special celebration to honour this great occasion. Tenerife Isla Sur decided to hold a “Street Party” for many of the children, of different ages and abilities, whom the club has supported in recent years. The party, held on Tuesday in front of Los Cristianos Cultural Centre, was a resounding success, with more than 100 children and carers enjoying the dancing, singing, eating

and entertainment. Veteran Lion Norman Goodall said: “As President of the Tenerife Isla Sur club, I would like to express my thanks and admiration to Prakash and the team for all the hard work that went into the organisation, which made the event such a success. “The smooth running of the day was due to our very reliable supporters, who included some students from Wingate School, along with members of the Indian Community. They all played a valuable part in the happy occasion.” Norman added: “I want

to thank the Mayor of Arona and members of his Council for the permission and co-operation, which enabled us to hold this ambitious event. “Not only did all the guests enjoy the party, but so did the helpers, the DJ, the photographer and the balloon artist. Many members of the public asked our members more about the amazing things our club does, and what it stands for. “It was a tremendous way of celebrating 100 years of service to our community, so thank you, once again, to everybody concerned.”

A YOUTH was seriously injured in a gas explosion on Tuesday at his Los Realejos home, on the North side of the Island. The incident happened at around 12.25pm, and the

Emergency Services were called to the scene. On arrival, the Fire Brigade soon had the blaze under control, and the 19-yearold was transferred to the University Hospital, where he is still recovering.

Migrants won’t take a hint

THE deadly MoroccanSpanish migrant route is increasing in popularity, as Spanish coastguards, who rescued seven boats last Saturday, will confirm. Over 150 migrants were pulled from the dangerous waters of the Gibraltar Straits, including women and children, the majority coming from Eritrea, The Gambia and Senegal. In fact, the number of migrants making this particular crossing has tripled this year, mainly through continued instability in parts of the Middle East and Africa. There are also reports that sub-Saharan migrants have been kidnapped and sold into slavery in nearby Libya. Tragically, three bodies of migrants were recovered

from the Straits earlier that week, but Spanish coastguards also saved two migrants in the rough waters between Spain and Morocco. The men were rescued by helicopter, one being picked up, clinging to a half-sunken rubber dinghy, while another helicopter recovered the second man as he swam nearby. “One of the men rescued said there were originally six men aboard the boat, so, possibly, one is missing,” said a spokeswoman for the lifeguards, adding that the search was continuing for the sixth man. At least 3,000 migrants and refugees have died crossing the Mediterranean so far this year.

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Football President is threatened with jail SPAIN’S state prosecution is demanding four years behind bars, and an 11meuro fine, against businessman and CD Tenerife football club President Miguel Concepcion.

Historic claims of fraudulent invoices, for passenger-fare subsidies on his now defunct Islas Airways, have now reached the stage where La-Palma-born Concepcion can be called to make his statement. Charges refer to the 20082011 period, when Canarian residents were allowed 50% discount on flights and ferries between the seven islands and mainland Spain. Passengers pay the cheap rate, but the balance is paid to the travel companies by Spain’s Promotions’ Ministry. In 2011, the Islas Airways company was denounced, formally, by rival companies, after submitting claims for non-existent passengers. The company, which

struggled for years, ceased trading and flying in 2012, but the case has rumbled on. Concepcion, 64, made his name in the construction business, working for his father’s company, which built the longest road on La Palma. After moving to Tenerife in 1983, he started two building firms, and cofounded Islas Airways. Later, in 2007, he took over as President of CD Tenerife. He reduced a 60m-euro debt to its current 13m, and gave the club a season in Spain’s top league, La Liga,playing against the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona. Concepcion has always had a frosty relationship with the Tenerife fans, yet he sailed through a Presidential challenge last year, because of his dominant share-holding. Alongside this, he also kept a financial interest in hotels and radio stations, although his building firms have struggled. After the current legal threats, Concepcion again denied the claims, saying he was confident that justice would be done.

‘Magic’ skin machine was complete rip-off A POLICE probe was sparked when a woman suffered burns to her face after receiving treatment at a beauty clinic for skin rejuvenation. The damage was caused by a costly electrical device used at the clinic, which involved lights being beamed on to her face to regenerate the skin tissue. The person, who imported the devices from China, sold them at beauty fairs, and on social media, for 15,000 euros each. She would show the buyers fake authenticity certificates, along with

fake safety certificates, stating that they had passed the quality tests. Police, who traced her to Pontevedra, in Galicia, North-West Spain, confirmed that the imitations were of an extremely high standard, and that they even deceived professionals at the clinics where she sold them. Investigators discovered that she had been importing the devices for the best part of three years, with a wide distribution across Spain, and in Tenerife, especially, where she had built up a lucrative trade. She has now been arrested in Pontevedra for fraud, and for falsifying documents.

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Walk for Life founder urges: Let’s see 5,000! BRIGITTE Gypen, the Foundation Walk for Life President, has urged the public to take part in this year’s annual event, telling them: “Here’s to the 5,000.” She was alluding to the turn-out she would love to see next Sunday, following last year’s 3,400plus walkers, all in pink, of course. The event, from Adeje to Arona as usual, takes place on Sunday (17th Dec), leaving Siam Mall at 11am. It is celebrating its 13th consecutive year, having moved South in 2009, thanks to the co-operation of the two municipal councils, as well as Tenerife Cabildo and a number of private patrons. Their united goal is to raise awareness and funds for research into breast cancer, and for those organisations working with individuals and

families affected. All money raised from the walk will go towards cancer associations such as AECC and AMATE, which always need funding. With the current political system, they receive less help than ever, and, even more than before, they need extra support to be able to do their work, assisting and helping those affected, as well as their families. Participants can register online now, and, also, buy their pink T-shirt at Siam Mall, where the Foundation has a special

stand for this purpose. And Walk for Life organisers are delighted to confirm the presence of wheelchair-bound Gema Hassen-Bey as this year’s Grand Marshall. Gema, a Paralympic fencing medallist, who has appeared in five Games, and is also a mountaineer extraordinaire, said she accepted the offer to participate, because of “the very special hugs” she had received from an individual after a conference on cancer. She told the press and public that she had also

been diagnosed with breast cancer a year later, but had even scaled Mount Teide recently, adding: “Today I am here to hug back.” Elena Cabello and Amada Trujillo, respective Arona and Adeje Health Councillors, pressed members of the public to join the walk, letting them know that El Mojón, the new, public hospital in the South, has a complete oncology treatment unit for cancer patients. Amada said: “We hope our patients can soon attend hospital here in the South, so they needn’t suffer the trip to the North in search of treatment.” Brigitte Gypen added: “Come and walk, and bring your friends and family, plus your pets. We will have a bus for those who have reduced mobility, or who get tired during the 4km walk. “There will be many surprises, a raffle, and lots more, and please remember to wear pink!”

Jobless cheats raked in one million euros

POLICE have arrested 32 people on suspicion of defrauding a total of more than one million euros in unemployment benefits in Gran Canaria. The accused, allegedly, benefited from Social Security funds, designated for the unemployed and those in need, while pretending to be employed by companies which didn’t actually need, or use, their services. The firms involved in the plot were said to have taken on more people than they required, so they could claim employment subsidies, while, at the same time, the workers also received unemployment benefits. Companies also, allegedly, broke the law by failing to pay into the Spanish Security System for the socalled workers. Those arrested were accused of forging fraudulent documents and scamming money from public funds.

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May’s against the the Spanish rebels P-P-Pick up a rare P-P-Pet! OCCUPANTS of Madley Park House, a carehome in Witney, Oxon, enjoy regular animal therapy sessions with dogs and other pets. But they really did receive an eye-opener when a local zoo arranged for penguins Charlie and Pringle to P-P-Pop in for the afternoon, with children from two local schools joining in the fun. Activity co-ordinator Carly Willimont said: “It’s always such a joy to see how residents react to the animals.

“And while we love bringing animals of all shapes and sizes into our homes to put a smile on our residents’ faces, this visit was extra special. After all, it’s not every day you get to cuddle a penguin.” Residents, highly-amused, and some bemused, were able to hold and feed the penguins, and studies have shown that caring for an animal can produce health benefits. Care-quality director Jo Blackburn said: “We have a number of regular ‘pat dogs’ that visit our homes. And many include people with their own pets… generally rabbits and cats!”

SPANISH Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, who visited No.10 Downing Street on Tuesday for talks with British counterpart Theresa May, expects the next stage of Brexit negotiations to be imminent. “I am absolutely convinced

that, as soon as possible, we will get into the second phase of Brexit negotiations,” he told Mrs May, who assured him of her support for his stand against the Catalan rebels. She was reiterating her support for his Government’s approach to containing the separatist movement, adding that it was important for the law to be upheld, and the Spanish constitution respected.

But a small group of Catalan-independence supporters held up signs backing a “Catalan Republic”, outside the gates of Downing Street. She failed to secure a deal on Monday to open talks on post-Brexit free trade with the EU, following the withdrawal of DUP (Democratic Unionist Party) leader Arlene Foster’s support, which upended Mrs May’s slim, Parliamentary majority.

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Travis makes it so simple to translate LANGUAGE barriers could be broken down completely, via Travis the Translator, a new device which is capable of interpreting 80 languages in real time.

With more than 42,500 people around the world forced to flee their homes each day, the device is set to provide much-needed assistance to organisations which help those affected by the refugee crisis. More than 200 devices have been donated to Movement on the Ground, an organisation that supports refugees, and the same number has gone to Open Learning Exchange, a UN programme aimed at improving access to basic education. But Travis the Translator has also raised concerns. Could it provide an alternative to learning a language? Will devices like it replace professional

translators and interpreters? It works on a simple premise: two people who speak different languages put in an earpiece, which, almost instantly, translates the conversation. Jorge Arús, Vice-Dean of Innovation and Technology in the Philology Department at Madrid’s Complutense University, believes devices such as Travis the Translator are about making the speaker feel more secure. “They help get rid of the fear of speaking a foreign language in another country,” he said. Multi-nationals are also interested in Travis, and, said sources at the global

company: “International companies such as IKEA have shown interest in our product; they think it will help their staff at international meetings and on business trips.” Meanwhile, Google says that it has already sold Google Pixel Buds to companies based in Europe and South East Asia. Most instant translation devices cost around 200 euros, but more affordable translation apps, such as Speak & translate, iTranslate and Skype Translator, are also gaining popularity. Industry representatives argue that their products are especially useful for travel, allowing users to find out about the local food and attractions. “If you’re going on a short trip, are you going to spend months learning a language you will use for a week? Most people don’t have time to do this,” say the makers of ili Wearable Translator. Sonia Prats, Director of Language Studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, said: “Language is much more than putting across a concrete idea.” And while Sonia recognises that these systems could help

people when travelling, she feels they will never replace “the real need to communicate with other human beings”. Jorge Arús doesn’t believe that instant translation devices will prevent people from learning languages, but he is sure that “people could learn more, having been exposed to the language by the device”. But new technology continues to advance rapidly. “We are in a boom era for artificial intelligence,” says Juan Salvador Castejón, spokesman for the general council of Spain’s IT eng i neeri ng associations (CCII). “The specialist in voicerecognition s y s t e m s claims that technology has “evolved more quickly in the last year than in the last five,” he said. Indeed, Alfonso Ureña, President of the Spanish Society for Natural Language Processing, says it is “only a matter

of time” before translation programmes become perfect. But while voice-recognition technology is extremely advanced, it is not at the same level as human communication. The devices still make mistakes when it comes to context, or translating phrases. Google translate, for instance, will literally translate “high five” to “cinco altos”, instead of the Spanish chócala. But if instant-translation programmes continue to improve at the same rate, some people expect big changes. For example, Salvador Vaticina, an interpreter in the European Parliament, could be replaced by one of these devices. But Eugenia Arrés, Vice-President of Spanish Association of Audiovisual Translators (ATRAE), be-

lieves there’s nothing to worry about. She argues that the devices rely on artificial intelligence, which is “still in its infancy” when it comes to translation. Eugenia added: “Google Translate has the level of comprehension of a six-yearold child. I don’t see these devices interpreting for businesses, for the same reason that we don’t send text translated by Google Translate without revising it first.” Her main concern is privacy. She questions the degree to which translated recordings belong to devicemakers, and whether those firms are free to do what they like with them. “We have signed confidentiality agreements, and, at this point, I don’t think these devices will affect our work,” she said. Yet Eugenia recognises that the work of interpreters is likely to change, just as it did with translators, who spend an increasing chunk of time editing rather than translating. Computer engineer Juan Salvador Castejón believes the best option for people in these industries is to build instanttranslation devices. “The only survivors will be those people who provide extra value by making decisions, or interpreting something that is not simply a case of mechanical work.”

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A killer-lift poser Ambulance blazes are for probing judge treated with suspicion

Tragic mum Rocio Cortes

A JUDGE, who is investigating how a new mother was cut in half by a lift, has asked police why the computer system operating it was erased. In an official letter to the Policía Científica, the judge asked the force to “clarify the reasons for the erasure of the elevator CPU information”. The CPU is the “brain” of any computer… in this case, the one that controls the elevator. On 20th August, Rocio Cortes was being transferred from the delivery room back to the maternity ward,

after giving birth to her daughter at the Hospital de Valme de Sevilla. But, as she was halfway out of the lift, the doors closed quickly and the lift moved upwards, virtually cutting the tragic woman in half, and killing her. But the computer operating system, which would have helped explain why the accident occurred, has since been erased. Although it can happen when the power supply is disconnected, or there is a battery issue, an investigation has revealed that neither of these malfunctions could have caused the lift doors to close in this way.

FOUR abandoned vehicles, comprising three ambulances and a van, were set alight in Gran Canaria on Monday in a Las Palmas car park, with the huge flames spotted for several kilometres.

Police were alerted by several calls at around 2.30pm, as were the Fire Brigade and Local Police, who sealed off the area, with the public’s safely in mind. But the firefighters’ efforts in extinguishing the blaze led to a great plume of smoke, followed by a nasty smell, which lingered over the Gran Canaria capital, and also headed towards the south of the island. National Police believe the fire could have been the work of arsonists, but the company responsible for the ambulances insisted the vehicles were not abandoned but parked-up, because of a court order. Police have not ruled out a connection with the eight ambulances, used for transferring patients, which

were torched the previous Saturday in Telde, also on Gran Canaria. It could cost ambulance company Aromedica some 320,000 euros, because each vehicle was insured for around 40,000 euros. The police are still questioning residents and local shop-owners in the area in case they might have noticed anyone behaving

suspiciously. The burned-out vehicles still remain in the sealedoff area, pending further investigations, although there is a strong belief that the incident was an act of vandalism. Should this be the case, the ambulance company will not be covered by insurance, and will not receive any payout.

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Club-scene ‘Godfather’ faces life-time sentence

Rallying outside the courtroom, and, inset, Cursach and Carbonell

THERE was chaos outside Palma’s criminal court, as jailed nightclub tycoon Tolo Cursach appeared on bribery and corruption charges.

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the courtroom to voice their support for the businessman, known as “The Godfather” of Palma’s club scene. They were armed with horns and whistles as they chanted “Freedom”, and “We want the truth”. Leading judge Manuel Penalva entered the courtroom through the back door, arriving

inside a camouflaged police car. The majority of protesters were friends and family of the dozens of suspects, embroiled in the Cursach case. Police officers, politicians, and Cursach employees are all facing bribery, corruption, and extortion charges. Some of them have accused the authorities of trying to cover up their own crimes by stitching-up businessman Cursach, who faces 80 years behind bars on a range of charges, which also include murder and drug-trafficking. Cursach denied all charges in court, saying he knew nothing

about alleged drugfuelled orgies, involving senior politicians, taking place in his private nightclub. Cursach also denied communicating with Pilar Carbonell, the former Balearic Tourism Councillor, who was forced to resign over allegations that she favoured his company in public contracts. Meanwhile, doubt has been cast on the story of a key witness, a former brothel madam, who claimed that Cursach minions offered her a luxury flat in Paris in exchange for her silence. But further investigation uncovered a tangle of lies she had told police previously.

Farage lights up EU pension row NIGEL Farage, the controversial, former UKIP party leader, has been ridiculed for telling the BBC he will accept his bumper EU pension. “Of course I’ll take it,” he said on Andrew Marr’s Sunday show. “I have said that from day one. Why should my family and others suffer even more?” As an MEP, the 53-year-old is entitled to a taxpayer-funded pension of £73,000 when he reaches 63. But Liberal Democrat Brexit spokesman Tom Brake said his attitude was unbelievable, describing him as a shameless hypocrite.

He added: “He rails against the so-called EU gravy train, but is happy to cash in when it suits him. “No doubt, he also, secretly, backs the £50 billion Brexit divorce bill, that includes money to pay for his EU pension.” Farage, who has never won a seat in Britain’s parliament,

campaigned long and loud for Brexit, yet he appeared stunned when his anti-EU campaign actually succeeded. Since then, though, he has stepped down from the UK leadership, and, indeed, the party itself, preferring to comment on events as an individual, as they materialise.

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By Carol schleisman at currencies direct

STAYING on top of the latest currency news can help you time your transfers more effectively, so find out what you should be looking out for, over the next couple of weeks.

Despite experiencing both peaks and troughs, the pound has been able to record gains, overall, versus the Euro and US dollar, over the past fortnight. GBP/ EUR hit a low of 1.1138 euros last week, but is now trending at a high of around 1.1417. Meanwhile, GBP/USD exchange rates have risen from lows of US$1.3516, to highs of US$1.3548, just before the weekend. EUR/ GBP has fallen to a 20week low of 0.8758 euros over the course of the last fortnight, while EUR/USD

has been able to make, and largely hold, some modest gains, and currently trends around US$1.1841. Pound advances were hampered in midNovember by a series of gloomy, economic developments. Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered an uneventful budget on the 22nd, but the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) followed up by publishing some dire figures for productivity and wage growth. Data later in the week showed that consumer confidence had plunged back to the low, last seen immediately after the referendum. However, Sterling was able to recover at the end of the week, after Bank of England (BoE) member Silvana Tenreyro warned that markets had not considered the possibility Brexit may push interest rates higher, rather than lower. Things continued to improve last week, after it emerged that the UK

government was likely to up the amount it was willing to pay for a Brexit divorce bill to around 50 billion euros. Fears over the Irish border remained, however, but these have evaporated today after the UK government agreed to the EU’s terms for keeping the whole of Ireland under single-market regulations, to prevent the need for a hard customs border between Northern Ireland and Ireland. Meanwhile, the euro has been hampered by some disappointing data figures, with Germany’s consumer confidence and inflation data softening the outlook for the Eurozone’s powerhouse economy. EUR was dealt a significant blow on Friday, when a study found that the euro had failed to deliver the benefits to the economies that had joined it, such as narrowing the extent to which their prosperity diverged. Although the US dollar muddled along over the past two weeks, on the

back of sky-high, interestrate-hike bets, there were several, turbulent moments. GDP data, last Wednesday, showed a better-thanexpected rate of growth, while, today, the US dollar is on strong form, after the weekend saw the Senate finally approving a bill for tax reform. Tuesday’s UK services PMI are a big release, given that it chronicles activity in the sector responsible for over 75% of economic growth. After that, markets will have to wait until Friday for the next, notable, UK releases, with a slew of industrial, manufacturing and construction data, accompanied by trade figures, and followed by a GDP estimate. The middle of next week is likely to see severe turbulence on the markets, thanks to the clustering of interest-rate meetings, and decisions from central banks. The US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announces its latest decisions on monetary

policy on Wednesday 13th, with the Bank of England (BoE) and European Central Bank (ECB) both publishing their latest policy conclusions on Thursday 14th. GBP/EUR and GBP/ USD will therefore be under notable pressure throughout the week, and that’s without even taking into consideration the likelihood of more news from the Brexit talks and US tax reform. 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

Arrest warrants dropped against Puigdemont Five SPANISH Supreme Court Judge Pablo Llarena ordered the withdrawal on Tuesday of a European Arrest Warrant against former Catalan First Minister Carles Puigdemont. Four other ex-regional ministers, Clara Ponsatí (education), Toni Comín (health), Lluís Puig (culture) and Meritxell Serret (agriculture), who fled with him to Belgium, also had their Arrest Warrants withdrawn. The Judge also ordered the international version of the Arrest Warrant to be withdrawn, and Llarena believes that if these Arrest Warrants were carried out, Puigdemont and the other four might only be investigated and tried for some of the crimes they stand accused of: rebellion, sedition and

misuse of public funds, if a Belgian judge refused to accept them all. The judge writes that the five “seem to have demonstrated their intent to return to Spain” to take part in the elections, and assume their offices if elected. Such a “substantial” restriction from a Belgian court, Llarena writes, would make it more difficult to investigate fairly the whole group for the full range of crimes. That is why the Supreme Court decided last month to take complete charge

of what was previously an investigation, split between the Supreme Court and the National High Court in Madrid. Both judges, independently, saw grounds to investigate the actions of the group, as a whole, for their roles in events during the two years leading up to the declaration of Catalan independence on 27th October. Judge Llarena believes “the different criminal responsibilities must be treated in a unified manner”. If not, the process may

lead to “contradictory and divergent outcomes for the different members” of the group, which includes Puigdemont and the whole of his former regional government, several former members of the Catalan Parliament, including the Speaker, Carme Forcadell, former Catalan Police chief Josep Lluis Trapero and the chairmen of the Catalan National Assembly (ANC) and Omnium Cultural, Jordi Sánchez and Jordi Cuixart respectively. Sánchez and Cuixart are accused of sedition (riot)

for the events of 20th September in Barcelona. Jordi Sánchez announced his resignation as the chairman of the ANC on 16th November, to run as a candidate alongside Puigdemont in the regional election on 21st December. On Monday, Llarena also ordered the release, on a 100,000-euro bail each, of six other former regional ministers: Jordi Turull (spokesman), Josep Rull (territory), Raul Romeva (foreign affairs), Dolors Bassa (work and social affairs), Meritxell Borrás (public administration) and Carles Mundó (justice), who were jailed on remand on 2nd November. Four others accused in the case, Oriol Junqueras (former Deputy First Minister, economy), Joaquín Forn (interior), Jordi Sánchez (ANC) and Jordi Cuixart (Omnium Cultural) were denied bail and remain in prison on remand (pre-trial custody).

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They’ve survived camp life, living with each other and the dreaded Bushtucker Trials, but which of the finalists will you crown this year’s King or Queen of the Jungle?

Scheduled across four consecutive nights Bancroft is a dark and compelling thriller, and at its heart is a female detective with an explosive secret. Created and written by Kate Brooke (Mr Selfridge, Ice Cream Girls, The Making of a Lady), leading actress Sarah Parish (Broadchurch, W1A, Cutting It) plays respected police officer Detective Superintendent Elizabeth Bancroft. Ruthless and courageous, Bancroft is a brilliant copper. She has given her life to the police force. But when ambitious fast-tracked recruit, Katherine Stevens joins the force, played by acclaimed actress Faye Marsay (Game of Thrones, Black Mirror, Love Nina), Katherine takes on a cold case and unwittingly disturbs the ghosts of Bancroft’s devastating past. International actor, Linus Roache (Vikings, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) makes his return to British television. Linus plays Tim Fraser who is haunted by an unsolved crime. He has also been running from his past but his hidden shame can’t stay buried forever. Produced by Phil Collinson (Midwinter of the Spirit, Coronation Street, Dr Who) and directed by John Hayes (Vera, Home Fires), Bancroft explores what happens when heinous crimes, long buried, come back to haunt us. Filmed on location in and around Bolton and the North West, this new series also features Amara Karan (The Night Of, Stan Lee’s Lucky Man), Adrian Edmondson (War and Peace, Prey), Art Malik (Cold Feet, Indian Summers, Homeland), Kenneth Cranham (War and Peace, Rome), Adam Long (Happy Valley, Home Fires), Lee Boardman (The Five, Da Vinci’s Demons) and Steve Evets (One of Us, Looking for Eric). Bancroft is the first commission from the ITVS drama label, Tall Story Pictures, founded by drama producers Francis Hopkinson and Catherine Oldfield. Francis is an executive producer alongside series creator and writer Kate Brooke.

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Attenborough And The Giant Elephant Sunday 10 December, BBC1, 21.00

David Attenborough investigates the remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant - a celebrity animal superstar whose story is said to have inspired the movie Dumbo. Attenborough joins a team of scientists and conservationists to unravel the complex and mysterious story of this large African elephant - an elephant many believed to be the biggest in the world. With unique access to Jumbo’s skeleton at the American Museum of Natural History, the team work together to separate myth from reality. How big was Jumbo really? How was he treated in captivity? And how did he die? Jumbo’s bones may offer vital clues. Arriving in London Zoo in 1865, Jumbo fast became a firm favourite of Queen Victoria and her children, and was nicknamed the Children’s Pet. Yet behind the scenes, this gentle giant was living a double life - smashing his den, breaking his tusks and being pacified by large amounts of alcohol given to him by his keeper Matthew Scott, who had a deep empathy for animals, developing a particularly strong and near mystical bond with Jumbo. Then, quite suddenly, London Zoo caused public outrage by selling Jumbo to PT Barnum’s circus in America where he travelled with his devoted keeper to start a new life. But while his time in America turned him into star with 20 million people coming to see him, his life ended tragically and mysteriously. As well as Jumbo’s skeleton, Attenborough explores the lives of wild elephants to explain Jumbo’s troubled mind, and he discovers how our attitude to captive elephants has changed dramatically in recent years.

Through The Keyhole

Saturday 9th Deccember, ITV1, 21.50 Keith Lemon is back with a fifth series of Through the Keyhole. Kicking off with an I’m Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! special. Join Keith as he rummages around three mystery celebrity houses unearthing clues for the studio panel to guess ‘who habitates in a house like this.’ On this week’s star-studded panel are Comedian Jimmy Carr, former Queen of the Jungle Stacey Solomon, TV Presenter Myleene Klass and legendary DJ Tony Blackburn.

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week’s TV Choice John Noakes: TV Hero

Saturday 9 December, BBC2, 17.30 This special documentary pays tribute to one of Britain’s true TV icons, by the people who knew him best. Celebrating some of John Noakes’ finest moments, the film is an appreciation of the extraordinary master of derring-do, featuring often astonishing - and equally often hilarious - archive, both classic and less well-known. A health and safety officer’s nightmare, John Noakes famously climbed Nelson’s Column without a harness. He also scaled the hideously high mast of the HMS Ganges, achieved a five mile free-fall (earning himself a place in the Guinness World Record Books) and concussed himself on the Cresta Run, after which he revealed his bruises to the viewers… while wearing his wife Vicky’s knickers he had accidentally put on that morning in the dark! The programme hears from his colleagues and co-workers, both behind and in front of camera, about what a wonderful companion he was in the studio too, making live television feel really live because he clearly loved it as much when things went wrong as when they worked. His was a can-do quality, a have-a-go enthusiasm that endeared him to the nation. It made him a hero for viewers young and old - and set the bar for all TV presenters who followed him. Noakes was also an actor and a showman who hid his true personality behind this Blue Peter persona. His madcap escapades were the adventures of his clowning invention - but he considered himself an ordinary bloke in the street.

Blue Planet II

White Right: Meeting The Enemy - Exposure Monday 11th December, ITV1, 22.40

Sunday 10th December, BBC1, 20.00 Blue Planet II explored parts of the ocean that nobody has ever visited, encountered extraordinary animals, and discovered new insights into life beneath the waves. In Our Blue Planet, Sir David Attenborough examines the impact of human life on life in the ocean. With evidence of albatross parents unwittingly feed their chicks plastic, mother dolphins potentially exposing their new-born calves to pollutants through their contaminated milk, and even man-made noise drowning out the natural sounds animals use to communicate, many creatures are struggling to survive. Despite these devastating impacts, this film contains an inspiring message of hope. Fifty years ago Norwegian spring-spawning herring were almost wiped out. Today, the recovered herring stocks offer one of the greatest spectacles in the ocean, as hundreds of humpback whales and orca gather for the feast. In the Galapagos one scientist has devoted much of his life to saving the largest fish in the sea - the whale shark. In the Caribbean, a community is working to save giant leatherback turtles by protecting the eggs and animals they once took as food. But some changes in the ocean will require a global effort: warming seas threaten vast coral reefs, and predicted rising sea levels could impact the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world.

In this authored documentary for ITV’s Exposure current affairs strand, Emmy Award-winning film-maker Deeyah Khan meets US neo-Nazis and white nationalists face to face and attends America’s biggest and most violent far right rally in recent years. Khan, who has received death threats in the past after advocating diversity and multiculturalism, tries to get behind the violent ideology, to seek to understand the personal and political reasons behind the apparent resurgence of far right extremism in the US.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2017 - The Contenders Tuesday 12th December, BBC1, 22.45

Gabby Logan is joined by World Champion diver Tom Daley and font of all sporting knowledge Richard Osman to assess the credentials of the sports stars shortlisted for this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Two thousand and seventeen has been another incredible year for British sport, and the sportsmen and women nominees are all hoping to pick up the iconic trophy on the Sunday 17 December in Liverpool. In this documentary we will hear from all of the contenders, as well as past winners of the famous trophy, as we reflect upon and celebrate the sporting triumphs of those in the running to be crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2017.

Celebrity Juice: Christmas Special Thursday 14th December, ITV2, 22.00

Keith Lemon hosts the outrageous comedy panel show Christmas Special, which sees team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton going head to head in a series of hilarious games, alongside Celebrity Juice regular Gino D’Acampo. Joining the panel this week is actor and TV presenter John Barrowman, musician and songwriter Alex James, TV personality and actress Denise Van Outen, popular Kaiser Chief frontman Ricky Wilson and Loose Women host and singer Stacey Solomon.

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06:00...................... Breakfast 09:15............. Island Medics 10:00...... Homes Under the Hammer 11:00................ Claimed and Shamed 11:45 ...........The Sheriffs are Coming 12:15.............. Bargain Hunt 13:00...... BBC News at One 13:45......................... Doctors 14:15...Armchair Detectives 15:00 ...............Escape to the Country 15:45 ..........The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas 16:30... Money for Nothing 17:15........................Pointless 18:00..... BBC News at Six 19:00........The One Show 19:30............ Sounds Like Friday Night 20:00 ............ EastEnders 20:30............... Still Open All Hours 21:00............... Have I Got News for You 21:30... Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special 2015 22:00.... BBC News at Ten 22:35............ The Graham Norton Show 23:25......The Apprentice 01:25 ..... Weather for the Week Ahead

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06:00......... An Island Parish: Falklands 06:30 ............. Island Medics 07:15.......... The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas 08:00 ...................... Anglesey 08:30 .................. Caught Red Handed 09:00 .......................... Victoria Derbyshire 11:00 ...........BBC Newsroom Live 12:00....... The Daily Politics 13:00........................ Snooker 17:15 ..........Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:00 .............. Strictly - It Takes Two 19:00 .................Snooker 20:00 .......... Mastermind 20:30 ........ Only Connect 21:00.............. The Year in Music 2017 22:00........................... QI 22:30............. Newsnight 23:05 .................Snooker 23:55 ................ Snowfall 00:40 ................ Snowfall 01:35 ..............Panorama 02:05................ Elizabeth and Philip

20:30..............Coronation Street 21:00.I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 23:05.. ITV News London 23:20......... Tonight at the London Palladium 00:20............ Jackpot247

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The first of this two part series hears from the prosecution witnesses as they give evidence against James Byron, a man accused of murdering his wife. The doctors, police, friends and family members will paint a picture of an adulterous, callous man with a penchant for poison – but was this murder, or was it a tragic accident or even suicide? Judge Rinder guides viewers through this complex legal case, then they decide…

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06:00...................... Childrens’ TV 08:35 ........Shimmer and Shine 08:55.................. Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:05..................................... Mofy 09:15 ...............The Wright Stuff 11:45 ..........Stealing Christmas 13:25 ..........5 News Lunchtime 13:30 ....................... Neighbours 14:00 ........................ A Christmas Promise 15:45 ............................ Christmas Under Wraps 17:30 ........................ 5 News at 5 18:00................. Neighbours 18:30........... 5 News Tonight 19:00 ...... The Gadget Show 20:00 .........................Brunel 21:00 ...........Eight Days That Made Rome 22:00............Eight Days That Made Rome 23:05............... Secrets of the Nazi Occult 00:00...............Super Casino

06:00.................. Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 06:20 .......... Planet’s Got Talent 06:45 .......................Dinner Date 07:35 ........................ Emmerdale 08:30 .......... Planet’s Got Talent 09:00 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:50 .......................Dinner Date 10:50 ...........I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:50 .......... Planet’s Got Talent 12:20 ........................ Emmerdale 13:25 ..... You’ve Been Framed! 13:50 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:45... The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:00..... I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 19:00.... You’ve Been Framed! 20:00....Two and a Half Men 21:00.................. Family Guy 22:30........... I’m a Celebrity... Extra Camp 23:35............ American Dad! 00:30.......................Ghosted

22:30................ ITV News

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06:20....3rd Rock from the Sun 07:35............... Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 ..................................Frasier 10:05 ..............Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 11:00........... Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast 12:00 ...............Channel 4 News 12:05 .......... Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 12:25 ........................ A Christmas Wedding Tail 14:10 ....................... Countdown 15:00 ................ Lost and Found 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...... Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast 21:00.................. Gogglebox 22:00 ............... The Last Leg 23:05 .................. First Dates 00:10................. Love, Rosie

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08:55 ..................................A Place in the Sun

06:00....................... Monkey Life

10:00 .....................Four in a Bed

08:00............ It’s Me or the Dog

08:10 .............American Pickers 09:00 ...............Storage Hunters

11:05 .....................Four in a Bed

09:00............................... The Dog Whisperer

09:30............... Storage Hunters

11:35 .....................Four in a Bed

10:00................ Meerkat Manor

10:00............. American Pickers

12:10 .....................Four in a Bed

11:00................. Modern Family

11:00............. American Pickers

12:40 ..................................A Place in the Sun

12:00............ NCIS: Los Angeles

12:00............. American Pickers

13:40 ..................................A Place in the Sun

13:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0

13:00............................. Top Gear

14:00.................... Hawaii Five-0

14:00 ............................. Top Gear

15:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles

15:00 .................Sin City Motors

16:00 ....................Stargate SG-1

16:00 ............ Ice Road Truckers

17:00 ................... The Simpsons

17:00 .....................Timber Kings

17:30............................ Futurama

18:00..................... Top Gear

18:30............. The Simpsons

19:00 ................The Hurting

20:30 ...........Modern Family

19:30 ................The Hurting

21:00 ...........Karl Pilkington

20:00 ...................... Cops UK: Bodycam Squad

10:30..................... Four in a Bed

14:45 ....... Come Dine with Me 15:50 ..........................Time Team 16:55...........................Time Team 17:55 ................... The Secret Life of the Zoo 18:55.............. The Supervet 19:55........... Grand Designs 21:00 .................... Prisoners 00:05.......................24 Hours in A and E

07:00....................... Monkey Life

22:00 ................. A League of Their Own

07:10........................... Scrapheap Challenge

21:00 ........Lethal Weapon 2

23:00 .............The Simpsons

23:20 ................................ QI

01:05.........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA

00:00 ................. A League of Their Own

00:00................... Room 101

02:00...................... Ramsay’s Hotel Hell

01:00 .........The Force: Essex 02:00 ................. Night Cops

01:20 ................................ QI

00:40........... Mock the Week 02:00 .................Crackanory

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06:00 ...................... Breakfast 10:00.........................Saturday Kitchen Live 11:30.. Nigella: At My Table 12:00.............Football Focus 13:00......................BBC News 13:15.........................Snooker 16:30....................Final Score 17:15............Len Goodman’s Partners in Rhyme 17:45.................... BBC News 17:55.....BBC London News 18:00................ Pointless 18:45....Strictly Come Dancing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing! Three months of training has come down to this as the remaining five couples perform not once, but twice to impress both the judges and viewers in a bid to make it to the Strictly grand final. Once the judges’ scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance off. There are only four places in the final, and with the glitterball within touching distance, the stakes are higher than ever.

06:15...............Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 07:00...........................Nature’s Weirdest Events 07:30...........................Naomi’s Nightmares of Nature 08:00......................Deadly 60 08:30........................ Show Me What You’re Made of: UK 09:00.........................Saturday Mash-Up! 11:00..................Penguins on a Plane: Great Animal Moves 12:00....................... Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well 12:30..................................Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes 13:00...................Demolition 14:00...................... Operation Snow Tiger 15:00................Escape to the Continent 16:00................. Mastermind

16:30.........................Snooker 20:20................... Michael Mcintyre’s Big Show

17:30............... John Noakes: TV Hero

21:20................. Casualty

18:10............................ BP Confidential

22:10............... BBC News

19:00..................Snooker

22:30... Match of the Day

22:00....................... QI XL

23:55........ The NFL Show 00:25............ Someone to Watch Over Me 02:05...... Weather for the Week Ahead 02:10............... BBC News

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06:00 .............................Sooty

06:05 .....................Trail Running

06:00...................... Childrens’ TV

06:10 ......... Bottom Knocker Street

06:35 .............. Everybody Loves Raymond

10:10 ................Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

06:20.......... Bottom Knocker Street

07:50.................................. Frasier 08:15 ..................................Frasier

10:45 .........................The Gadget Show

06:35 ..........Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 06:45 ......................... Super 4 07:00 .......................... Mission Employable 07:05 ......................Oddbods 07:10 ........................ Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors. Contest of Champions 07:30 ..................Scrambled! 07:35 ................The Tom and Jerry Show 07:50 .................... Fangbone

08:45...... The Big Bang Theory 09:10...... The Big Bang Theory 09:40 ................... The Simpsons 10:40 ................... The Simpsons 11:10.....12 Dates of Christmas 12:55........ Come Dine with Me

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06:00.................. Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 06:25 ..................Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 06:50 .....Emmerdale Omnibus

11:40 ............Cruising with Jane McDonald

09:30 .............Coronation Street Omnibus

11:50 .............................. A Perfect Christmas List

12:20 ...................... Take Me Out

13:40....................... A Nutcracker Christmas

13:35.... Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure 15:25.....I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

13:55........ Come Dine with Me

15:20 ............... Nativity 3: Dude, Where’s My Donkey?!

15:00........ Come Dine with Me

16:20 .................................5 News

16:55................... Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

15:30............ A Place in the Sun

16:25 ............... Nativity 3: Dude, Where’s My Donkey?!

19:10................The Amazing Spider-Man

17:35 ................The Family Man

21:50.................. Family Guy

18:35........................ 5 News

22:20.................. Family Guy

18:40 ......... The Family Man

22:50........... I’m a Celebrity... Extra Camp

16:30.................. Best Laid Plans 17:30...................Grand Designs 18:30.......... Channel 4 News 19:00.................Guy Martin’s WWI Tank

19:55.........5 News Weekend

21:00.............X-Men: Days of Future Past

20:00..........Santa Makes You Laugh Out Loud

23:50.................. Family Guy

08:30.................. Thunderbirds are Go

23:35..................... The Drop

21:00...............Football on 5

01:20... Release the Hounds

01:35................ The Last Leg

22:25......NCIS: New Orleans

02:15...................... Viral Tap

09:00........................ Wishfart. Normal Sad

02:30....Hollyoaks Omnibus

00:15...............Super Casino

02:55.............. Teleshopping

08:55 .......... Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures

06:00..................... Ashley Banjo

07:10............................. Top Gear

12:45 ...............Thunderbirds are Go

09:30 ................. Best Laid Plans

07:00 ..................... Ashley Banjo

08:00............................. Top Gear

08:00 .............................Supergirl

09:00........................... Deadly 60

13:10...................... ITV News

12:35........... A Place in the Sun

09:00............................. The Flash

10:00........................... Deadly 60

13:20................ The X Factor

13:35..................... Four in a Bed

10:00 ............................Futurama

10:30........................... Deadly 60 11:00 .................Sin City Motors

15:00 ...................Endeavour

14:40..................... Four in a Bed

10:30 ............................Futurama

15:40..................... Four in a Bed

12:00....................... The Hurting

17:00 ....................The Chase

11:00 ........................Live Premier League

18:00 .........Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs

17:20 ....... Come Dine with Me

15:15.................... Gillette Soccer Saturday

14:30....................... The Hurting

08:10.. The Powerpuff Girls

00:20 ........... American Dad!

09:25 ......Saturday Morning with James Martin 11:20................. Gino’s Italian Coastal Escape 11:45... The Hungry Sailors

18:25................. ITV News London 18:50............ You’ve Been Framed! 19:15....Ninja Warrior UK

10:25 ........... A Place in the Sun

16:15....... Come Dine with Me 18:20.... Come Dine with Me

18:00 ...........Modern Family

18:55............... David Jason’s Secret Service

18:30........... Modern Family 19:00............. The Simpsons

19:55..................Snowstorm: Britain’s Big Freeze

19:30 .............The Simpsons

21:00......... Catching a Killer

20:20........I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

22:50............... It Was Alright in the 1970’s

22:45.......................Insert Name Here

21:50........... Through the Keyhole

23:55........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

23:15.................The Cider House Rules

22:50................ ITV News

01:10...... Borrowed Time

23:05..................Shaun of the Dead

02:40...... This is BBC Two

00:50............ Jackpot247

00:55.........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 01:55...................... Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 02:50.......... 8 Out of 10 Cats

20:00 ................. A League of Their Own 21:00 ...................Soccer Pm 22:30 ................. A League of Their Own 23:30................... The Russell Howard Hour 00:30........Living the Dream 01:30...........................Arrow 02:30........... DC’s Legends of Tomorrow

14:00....................... The Hurting 15:00 ..................Wild Wild West 17:00 ......... Would I Lie to You? 17:40 ......... Would I Lie to You? 18:20..... Would I Lie to You? 19:00....................... Cops UK: Bodycam Squad 20:00 ........... Have I Got a Bit More News for You 21:00 .... Would I Lie to You? 23:00............. Dave Gorman: Modern Life is Goodish 00:00 ........................... QI XL 01:00 ........... Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled 02:00..... Would I Lie to You?

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06:00 ...................... Breakfast 07:35 ...... Match of the Day 09:00.................. The Andrew Marr Show 10:00 .Fern Britton Meets... 11:00 .......... Sunday Politics 12:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 13:00 .....................BBC News 13:15 ...............Escape to the Country 13:50 ................. Mary Berry’s Country House Secrets 14:50 .......................... Lifeline 15:00 .......... Songs of Praise 15:35 ...................... Toy Story 16:50 ...............Blue Planet II 17:50 .....................BBC News 18:15 ............Countryfile

Sunday 10th December

06:05 ............................. Coast 07:05 .................... Gardeners’ World 07:35 .................Monty Don’s Secret History of the British Garden 08:35 .................. Countryfile 09:30 ........................Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11:00 .......................Food and Drink 11:30 ........................... My Life on a Plate 12:15 .............. MOTD2 Extra 13:00 ........................Snooker 17:15 ...................Ski Sunday

19:15.......... Strictly Come Dancing 20:00..........Blue Planet II 21:00... Attenborough and the Giant Elephant 22:00............... BBC News 22:20.BBC London News 22:30.. Match of the Day 2 23:35...........The Women’s Football Show 00:10........ Ronny Chieng: International Student

18:15.................... Flog It! 19:00 .................Snooker 23:00.........Employable Me

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00:00 ................Athletics 01:05 .........Headhunters 02:40 ................ Question Time

06:00...................Childrens’ TV 09:00.......... Wishfart. We’re a Ragtag Team 09:25......................... ITV News 09:30 ..........Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 09:55.......... The Martin Lewis Money Show 10:25 ................... Save Money: Good Food 11:00 .................Tipping Point 12:00 ................................Junior 14:05......................... ITV News 14:15.. You’ve Been Framed! 14:45......Midsomer Murders 16:40........................ The Chase 17:35.................How to Spend it Well at Christmas with Phillip Schofield 18:35.... ITV News London 19:00 .....Ninja Warrior UK 20:00 ................. The Chase Celebrity Special 21:00... I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 22:35...................ITV News 22:50.....Diamond Geezers and Gold Dealers 23:50......... The Detectives 00:40...............Jackpot247

Employable Me BBC2, 23.00

Thirty year-old Dubliner Kerie, pictured, has been blind all her life. Two years ago, after struggling to find work in Ireland, she took the brave step of leaving her family home and moving to the UK on her own. After tirelessly searching for work, Kerie has been unemployed for the past year. If she doesn’t find a job soon, she faces the very real possibility of having to return home. Former rugby player and double amputee Daniel was just 22 years old when - following an accident - he woke up from a coma in hospital he found out that he had lost both his legs. In the five years since the accident Daniel has sent out more than 800 job applications, with little success. Will he be able to convince potential employers to see past his wheelchair? Psychologist Nancy Doyle helps Kerie to discover her untapped abilities and gives Daniel the help and advice he needs to believe in himself and his talent.

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06:00.................. Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records

01:55................... Departure

06:00...............Childrens’ TV 09:00............ Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:10....Shimmer and Shine 09:30............. Digby Dragon 09:45 ................... Peppa Pig 10:05 ..............Football on 5 11:30 ............ The Secret Life of Mrs Claus 13:10........... Journey Back to Christmas 14:55... Trolls Holiday Special 15:25......................... 5 News 15:30................Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End 16:30......................... 5 News 16:35................Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End 18:45........... Need for Speed 21:00....................... Chappie 22:00........................ 5 News 22:05 ...................... Chappie 23:20.............. Resident Evil: Afterlife 01:05...............Super Casino

08:55................... Vet on the Hill

06:00 ..........The Hour of Power

07:10 ............................. Top Gear

10:00......................... Jamie’s Best Ever Christmas

07:00............................ Futurama

09:00 ............................. Top Gear

11:00 .......... Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas

09:00............................ Futurama

10:00.. Red Bull Soapbox Race

09:30 ................... The Simpsons

11:30............Cops UK: Bodycam Squad

06:20 ...............................3rd Rock from the Sun 06:45................................3rd Rock from the Sun 07:10 .............. Everybody Loves Raymond 08:30 ..................................Frasier 09:00.................................. Frasier 09:30 .................Sunday Brunch 12:30 ................Paul Hollywood 13:00 ............................Evolution 15:00 .................... The Sorcerer’s Apprentice 17:10................... The Snowman 17:45 ...........The Snowman and the Snowdog 18:10 ......... Channel 4 News 18:30.......... Britain’s Wildest Weather 2017 20:00..........Coastal Railways with Julie Walters 21:00.......... The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 23:30.................... Unbroken

12:05 ....... Come Dine with Me 13:10 ....... Come Dine with Me 14:15 ....... Come Dine with Me 14:50 .....................Four in a Bed 15:50..................... Four in a Bed 16:55..................... Four in a Bed 17:25 ....... Come Dine with Me 17:55 ....... Come Dine with Me 18:25.... Come Dine with Me 18:55.... Come Dine with Me 19:25.... Come Dine with Me 20:00....999: On the Frontline 21:00.... 24 Hours in A and E 22:00.......... 999: What’s Your Emergency? 23:05........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 01:15.........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 02:15....Ramsay’s Hotel Hell

10:30 ................... The Simpsons 11:00........................... WWE Raw 12:00...................... Best Pl Goals

06:25 ..................Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 06:35..... Emmerdale Omnibus 09:10............. Coronation Street Omnibus 12:00 ..............................Mr. Bean 12:30 ............... Merry Christmas Mr Bean 13:00 ..... You’ve Been Framed! 14:00...................... Take Me Out 15:05 ...........I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 16:35 ............................ Yogi Bear 18:10 ......Mr Bean’s Holiday 20:00 ......... The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 22:05 ................. Family Guy 22:35 .......... I’m a Celebrity... Extra Camp 23:35................. Family Guy 00:05 ........... American Dad! 00:35 ..........................Carrie 02:30 ............. Teleshopping

12:30 ............... Motorway Cops 13:30 ......... Would I Lie to You?

12:30 ......................Best Pl Goals

15:30 ............................. Top Gear

13:00 ............. Live Nissan Super Sunday Pre-Match Liver

16:30 ............................. Top Gear 17:30.. Red Bull Soapbox Race

14:15 ............................Futurama

19:00.........James May’s Cars of the People

14:30 ................. Modern Family 16:30 ................. Modern Family 17:30 ................... The Simpsons

20:00...... Cops UK: Bodycam Squad

18:30............. The Simpsons

21:00............ Have I Got a Bit More News for You

19:30............. The Simpsons

22:00..................Taskmaster

20:00 ................... Inhumans

23:00...... Last Man on Earth

21:00 ................. A League of Their Own

23:30...... Last Man on Earth

22:00.........................The Force Manchester

00:00...... Dynamo: Magician Impossible

23:00...................Ross Kemp

01:00............ Have I Got a Bit More News for You

01:00.......NCIS: Los Angeles

02:00..................Taskmaster

02:00..................... Supergirl

02:50................................. QI

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monday 11th December

06:00......... An Island Parish: Falklands

06:00 ............ Good Morning Britain

06:30 ............. Island Medics

08:30 ........................ Lorraine

07:15 ..........The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas

09:25 ...................The Jeremy Kyle Show

08:00 ................. Mary Berry’s Country House Secrets

10:30.............. This Morning

13:45 .........................Doctors

09:00 .......................... Victoria Derbyshire

14:15 ....................... Armchair Detectives

11:00 ...........BBC Newsroom Live

15:00................Escape to the Country

12:00....... The Daily Politics

15:45 ..........The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas

14:05 ......Terry and Mason’s Great Food Trip

16:30 .. Money for Nothing

13:00....................... Athletics

17:15 .......................Pointless

14:35.................. Home Away From Home

18:00 .... BBC News at Six

15:20...32 Brinkburn Street

18:30 .. BBC London News 19:00 .......The One Show

16:05.......The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway

19:30............Panorama

17:05...........The Blue Planet

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20:00 ............ EastEnders

20:30....................Would I Lie to You? 21:00.................. The Real Marigold on Tour 22:00.... BBC News at Ten 22:30... BBC London News 22:45.......Have I Got a Bit More News for You 23:30................... Michael Mcintyre’s Big Show

18:00................. Celebrity Eggheads 18:30............... Strictly - It Takes Two 19:00................. Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 20:00.................. Nigella’s Christmas Table 21:00......Employable Me 22:00.. Insert Name Here 22:30..............Newsnight

12:30............ Loose Women 13:30............. ITV Lunchtime News 13:55..... ITV News London 14:00 .............. Judge Rinder 15:00................... Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00.............. Tipping Point 17:00.................... The Chase 18:00................ ITV News London 18:30. ITV Evening News 19:00............ Emmerdale 19:30............. Coronation Street 20:00....The Martin Lewis Money Show

06:20....3rd Rock from the Sun 07:35............... Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00...................................Frasier 10:05...............Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 11:00.................Jamie’s Ultimate Christmas 12:00................Channel 4 News 12:05........... Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 12:25.........The Dog Who Saved Christmas 14:10........................ Countdown 15:00................. Lost and Found 16:00 ........... A Place in the Sun 17:00 .......... Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 18:00 .............The Simpsons 18:30................... Hollyoaks 19:00......... Channel 4 News 20:00......... Paul Hollywood 20:30 .......... Supershoppers 21:00 ......... 999: What’s Your Emergency? 22:00................... First Dates 23:05.....Don’t Tell the Bride 00:05............One Born Every Minute

06:00...................... Childrens’ TV

01:00...............Super Casino

06:00.................. Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 06:20 .......... Planet’s Got Talent 06:45 .......................Dinner Date 07:35 ........................ Emmerdale 08:00 ............Coronation Street 09:00.............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:50 .......................Dinner Date 10:50 ...........I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 12:20 ........................ Emmerdale 12:50 ............Coronation Street 13:50 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:40... The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:55................... I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 19:30................. You’ve Been Framed! 20:00........................Two and a Half Men 21:00.................. Family Guy 21:30.......................Ghosted 22:00............ American Dad! 23:00.................. Family Guy 00:30...The Cleveland Show

08:35 ........Shimmer and Shine 08:55 ..................Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:05..................................... Mofy 09:15............... The Wright Stuff 11:45.......... 5 News Lunchtime 11:55.......... The Christmas Gift 13:30 ................................Rooftop Christmas Tree 15:15 ........A Rose at Christmas 17:00 ........................ 5 News at 5 17:35 ............. The Yorkshire Vet: Winter on the Moors 18:30 .......... 5 News Tonight 19:00 ...........Weather Terror 20:00 .... Police Interceptors 21:00......Concorde: Triumph and Tragedy 22:00.....................Concorde 23:00......... The KKK: Behind the Mask 00:00.............. Traffic Cops at Christmas

21:00................. Bancroft 22:00...... ITV News at Ten and Weather

08:55 ............ Food Unwrapped

06:00 .......................Monkey Life

07:10.... Scrapheap Challenge

22:30................. ITV News London

09:35 .....................Four in a Bed

07:00 .......................Monkey Life

08:10............. American Pickers

10:35 .....................Four in a Bed

08:00............ It’s Me or the Dog

09:00 ...............Storage Hunters

22:40............White Right: Meeting the Enemy - Exposure

11:40..................... Four in a Bed

09:00......... The Dog Whisperer

10:00 .............American Pickers

12:10........... A Place in the Sun

10:00 ................ Meerkat Manor

12:00............. American Pickers

13:15 ........... A Place in the Sun

11:00 ................. Modern Family

13:00 ............................. Top Gear

12:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles

15:00 .................Sin City Motors

13:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0

16:00 ............ Ice Road Truckers

15:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles

17:00 .....................Timber Kings

16:00 ....................Stargate SG-1

18:00..................... Top Gear

17:50.................. Celebrity Come Dine with Me

17:00 ................... The Simpsons

19:00 ................The Hurting

17:30 ............................Futurama

19:30 ................The Hurting

18:55 ............. The Supervet

18:00.................... Futurama

19:55 ........... Grand Designs

18:30 .............The Simpsons

20:00 .............Dave Gorman: Modern Life is Goodish

21:00 ..................Inside Lego at Christmas

20:00..................... Supergirl

23:15........................ Blitz 01:15.............Countryfile

23:50.......... Killer Women with Piers Morgan

01:20............... BBC News

02:10..........Blue Planet II

00:40............ Jackpot247

Panorama: The Operation that Ruined My Life BBC1, 19:30

Women across the UK are suffering after an operation they were told would transform their lives. Instead, some of them say their lives have been ruined. For years women have been fitted with mesh-like devices to treat prolapse or incontinence - often caused by childbirth. Although it’s been a successful treatment for many of them, thousands of women in the US, the UK and Australia are now suing, after finding themselves in agony or suffering other serious complications. Reporter Lucy Adams meets women living with constant pain. She investigates how and why these devices were approved for use in the first place and asks whether manufacturers and regulators should have acted sooner to take some of them off the market.

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20:30..............Coronation Street

00:30............ The Graham Norton Show

TV Guide

14:20 ..........................Time Team 15:25 ..........................Time Team 16:30 ............... The Great British Bake Off

21:00 ..... Football’s Funniest Moments

21:00...... Dynamo: Magician Impossible

22:00 ...........Karl Pilkington

22:00............. Dara O Briain’s Go 8 Bit

23:05.... 24 Hours in A and E

23:00 .............The Simpsons

23:00 ........................... QI XL

00:05.........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA

00:00 ................. A League of Their Own

00:00 ................... Room 101

01:05.............. Inside Lego at Christmas

01:00......... The Force: Essex

01:20 ................................ QI

02:00 .................... Sick Note

02:00 ................... Room 101

02:30 .................. Road Wars

02:40 .......... Mock the Week

22:00........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

02:05.... 24 Hours in A and E

00:40 .......... Mock the Week

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06:00 ...................... Breakfast 09:15............. Island Medics 10:00 ..............Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 ............Street Auction 11:45 ................. Fake Britain 12:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 13:00...... BBC News at One 13:45......................... Doctors 14:15 ....................... Armchair Detectives 15:00................Escape to the Country 15:45...........The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas 16:30... Money for Nothing 17:15........................Pointless 18:00..... BBC News at Six 19:00........The One Show 19:30............. EastEnders 20:00.............. Holby City 21:00.............The A Word 22:00.... BBC News at Ten 22:45. Sports Personality of the Year 2017 The Contenders 23:45................... Life and Death Row 00:45...... Weather for the Week Ahead 00:50............... BBC News

06:00...Flog it! Trade Secrets 06:30.............. Island Medics 07:15...........The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas 08:00..... Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 09:00... Victoria Derbyshire 11:00..BBC Newsroom Live 12:00........The Daily Politics 13:00.............................. Coast 14:00.......Terry and Mason’s Great Food Trip 14:30.................. Home Away From Home 15:15...32 Brinkburn Street 16:00.......The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway 17:05...........The Blue Planet 18:00................. Celebrity Eggheads 18:30............... Strictly - It Takes Two 19:00... Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 20:00..... MasterChef: The Professionals 21:00..........Rick Stein’s CW Road to Mexico choice 22:00............Motherland 22:30..............Newsnight 23:15......................... NFL 00:05..... Frat Boys: Inside America’s Fraternities 01:05......The Apprentice

06:00 ............ Good Morning Britain

06:20....3rd Rock from the Sun 07:35............... Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00...................................Frasier 10:05 ..............Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 11:00................ Jamie’s Cracking Christmas 12:00................Channel 4 News 12:05........... Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 12:25.........The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation 14:10........................ Countdown 15:00................. Lost and Found 16:00............ A Place in the Sun 17:00........... Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 18:00..............The Simpsons 18:30.................... Hollyoaks 19:00.......... Channel 4 News 20:00.........Food Unwrapped Does Christmas 21:00......... The World’s Most Expensive Presents 22:00... Finding Me a Family 23:05.................. Gogglebox 00:10......................The Great Songwriters

06:00...................... Childrens’ TV

01:00...............Super Casino

06:00.................. Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 06:20 .......... Planet’s Got Talent 06:45 .......................Dinner Date 07:35 ........................ Emmerdale 08:00 ............Coronation Street 09:00 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:50....................... Dinner Date 10:50 .......... Britain’s Got Talent 12:20 ........................ Emmerdale 12:50 ............Coronation Street 13:50 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:40 ...The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:55....................... Take Me Out 19:00 ..........................You’ve Been Framed! 20:00....Two and a Half Men 21:00................. Through the Keyhole 22:00 ................. Family Guy 23:00 ................. Family Guy 00:00............ American Dad! 01:00........................... Plebs 02:00 ...........Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records

22:35.... ITV News London

08:55 ............ Food Unwrapped

06:00 .......................Monkey Life

07:10..... Scrapheap Challenge

22:45.......Lethal Weapon

09:35 .....................Four in a Bed

07:00 .......................Monkey Life

08:10 .............American Pickers

23:45.......Lethal Weapon

10:35 .....................Four in a Bed

08:00 ............It’s Me or the Dog

09:00 ...............Storage Hunters

11:05..................... Four in a Bed

09:00 .........The Dog Whisperer

10:00 .............American Pickers

11:40..................... Four in a Bed

10:00 ................ Meerkat Manor

12:00 .............American Pickers

12:10 ........... A Place in the Sun

11:00 ................. Modern Family

13:00............................. Top Gear

13:15 ........... A Place in the Sun

12:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles

14:00............................. Top Gear

14:20 ..........................Time Team

13:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0

15:00................. Sin City Motors

15:25 ..........................Time Team

15:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles

16:00............ Ice Road Truckers

16:30 ............... The Great British Bake Off

16:00 ....................Stargate SG-1

17:00 .....................Timber Kings

17:00 ................... The Simpsons

18:00 .....................Top Gear

17:30 ............................Futurama

19:00 ................The Hurting

18:30 .............The Simpsons

19:30 ................The Hurting

20:00 .................... The Flash

20:00 .................Taskmaster

21:00 ................. A League of Their Own

21:00 ........................... QI XL

08:30........................ Lorraine 09:25................... The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30 .............. This Morning 12:30 ............ Loose Women 13:30 .............ITV Lunchtime News 13:55..... ITV News London 14:00 .............. Judge Rinder 15:00 ................... Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00...............Tipping Point 17:00 ....................The Chase 18:00................ ITV News London 18:30....ITV Evening News 19:00............ Emmerdale 19:30........... Save Money: Good Food 20:00......How to Spend it Well at Christmas with Phillip Schofield

08:55 .......Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:05 .....................................Mofy 09:15............... The Wright Stuff 11:45 ..........5 News Lunchtime 11:50 .....Window Wonderland 13:30 ....................Merry Ex-Mas 15:15 ...The Mistletoe Promise 17:00........................ 5 News at 5 17:35..... The Yorkshire Vet at the Great Yorkshire Show 18:30........... 5 News Tonight 19:00......... Steve Backshall’s Hedgehog Rescue 20:00.............Jo Brand’s Cats and Kittens 21:00.................... Ben Fogle: Return to the Wild 22:00....... Britain’s Favourite Christmas Hits

22:00...... ITV News at Ten and Weather

00:30............ Jackpot247

BBC2, 21:00

Rick Stein journeys from northern California to Mexico, enjoying unique dishes and the enduring legacy of Mexico. In this episode, Rick heads to the Mexican capital - a melting pot that encapsulates a country that, despite its narrow stature, crosses three time zones. For that simple reason, locals casually refer to the city as ‘Mexico’, and not much has changed to the food that fed the Aztecs. Scenes captured by Diego Rivera in his murals come alive in the city’s markets, while working men’s taverns still offer pulque, the alcopop of the ancients. Heading south from the capital, Rick travels to the city of Puebla, which conjures up images of the Spanish conquest of Mexico. It is a city with impressive European architecture, talavera pottery and the home of mole, Mexico’s famous meat stew. Finally, Rick travels to the deserts of Oaxaca, where mezcal, one of the country’s most iconic drinks, is produced.

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08:35 ........Shimmer and Shine

21:00................. Bancroft

Rick Stein’s Road to Mexico

08:20..................Noddy: Toyland Detective

17:50 ....... Come Dine with Me 18:55.............. The Supervet 19:55 ........... Grand Designs 21:00 .............. David Jason’s Secret Service 22:00......... The World’s Most Expensive Christmas 23:05.... 24 Hours in A and E

22:00 .................... Sick Note 22:30............. The Simpsons

22:00 .............Dave Gorman: Modern Life is Goodish 23:00................. Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

00:05.........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA

23:30................. A League of Their Own

01:05 .......... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

00:30 .................. Road Wars 01:00 .........The Force: Essex

01:20................................. QI

02:05............... David Jason’s Secret Service

02:00 .....................Brit Cops: Frontline Crime

02:00................... Room 101

00:00 ................... Room 101 00:40........... Mock the Week

02:40 .......... Mock the Week

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06:00...................... Breakfast 09:15............. Island Medics 10:00...... Homes Under the Hammer 11:00............ Street Auction 11:45 ................. Fake Britain 12:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 13:00...... BBC News at One 13:45 .........................Doctors 14:15 ....................... Armchair Detectives 15:00 ...................... Escape to the Country 15:45 ..........The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas 16:30 .. Money for Nothing 17:15 .......................Pointless 18:00.... BBC News at Six 18:30 .BBC London News 19:00 .......The One Show 20:00 .......... Mary Berry’s Country House Secrets 21:00........ The Apprentice 22:00...... BBC News at Ten 22:30 .. BBC London News 22:45 .... Match of the Day 00:25 ........ Junior Doctors 00:55 ........Weather for the Week Ahead 01:00..................BBC News

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06:00...Flog it! Trade Secrets 06:30................. Island Medics 07:15..............The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas 08:00.....Nigella: At My Table 08:30.......................... Anglesey 09:00......Victoria Derbyshire 11:00....BBC Newsroom Live 11:30...........The Daily Politics 13:00...............................Lifeline 13:10..................................Coast 14:05..........Terry and Mason’s Great Food Trip 14:35..................... Home Away From Home 15:20.....32 Brinkburn Street 16:05..........The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway 17:05 ............ The Blue Planet 18:00.Celebrity Eggheads 18:30.................. Strictly - It Takes Two 19:00... Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 20:00....... MasterChef: The Professionals 21:00......... Peaky Blinders 22:00........ The Apprentice: You’re Fired! 22:30................ Newsnight 23:15........Employable Me 00:15.................Rick Stein’s Road to Mexico

06:00 ............ Good Morning Britain 08:30 ........................ Lorraine 09:25 ...................The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30 .............. This Morning 12:30............. Loose Women 13:30............. ITV Lunchtime News 13:55..... ITV News London 14:00.............. Judge Rinder 15:00................... Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00.............. Tipping Point 17:00 ....................The Chase 18:00................ ITV News London 18:30... ITV Evening News 19:00.............. Emmerdale 19:30... Coronation Street 20:00 ..........Gino’s Italian Coastal Escape 20:30..............Coronation Street 21:00................. Bancroft 22:00...... ITV News at Ten and Weather 22:30.. ITV News London 22:40................ Exposure 23:45..........Parking Wars 00:35............ Jackpot247

06:20....3rd Rock from the Sun 07:35............... Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00...................................Frasier 10:05...............Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 11:00.........Jamie’s Night Before Christmas 12:00................Channel 4 News 12:05........... Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 12:25......................The Dog Who Saved the Holidays 14:10........................ Countdown 15:00................. Lost and Found 16:00............ A Place in the Sun 17:00........... Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 18:00..............The Simpsons 18:30.................... Hollyoaks 19:00.......... Channel 4 News 20:00............. The Secret Life of the Zoo 21:00................The Channel 22:00.Vanished by the Lake 23:00.......... 999: What’s Your Emergency? 00:05.................... Pokerstars Championship

TV GUide

06:00...................... Childrens’ TV

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08:35.........Shimmer and Shine

06:00...................Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records

08:55........Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom

06:20 .......... Planet’s Got Talent 06:45 .......................Dinner Date

09:05..................................... Mofy

07:35 ........................ Emmerdale

09:15 ...............The Wright Stuff

08:00 ............................ The Cube

11:45 ..........5 News Lunchtime 11:50 ..................................Access

09:00 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show

12:00 ........................Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas

09:50 .......................Dinner Date 10:50.......... Britain’s Got Talent

13:30 ..........Season’s Greetings

12:20........................ Emmerdale

15:15.......... Murder, She Baked: A Christmas Pudding Mystery

12:50...... You’ve Been Framed!

17:00......................... 5 News at 5

14:40 ...The Jeremy Kyle Show

17:35..............The Yorkshire Vet

17:55.......................... Take Me Out

18:30........... 5 News Tonight

19:00.... You’ve Been Framed!

19:00..... Police Interceptors

20:00...... Two and a Half Men

20:00..................GPs: Behind Closed Doors

21:00.....The Hangover Part II

21:00................ Harrogate: A Yorkshire Christmas

00:05.................. Family Guy

22:00......Greatest Christmas TV Moments of All Time 00:55...............Super Casino

13:50 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show

23:05.................. Family Guy 01:00............ American Dad! 01:30............ American Dad! 02:00.......................Ghosted

08:55 ............ Food Unwrapped

06:00 .......................Monkey Life

09:35 .....................Four in a Bed

07:00 .......................Monkey Life

07:10............................Scrapheap Challenge

10:35 .....................Four in a Bed

08:00 ............It’s Me or the Dog

08:10............. American Pickers

11:40 .....................Four in a Bed

09:00 .........The Dog Whisperer

09:00............... Storage Hunters

12:10 ........... A Place in the Sun

10:00 ................ Meerkat Manor

10:00............. American Pickers

11:00 ................. Modern Family

12:00............. American Pickers

12:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles

13:00............................. Top Gear

13:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0

14:00 ............................. Top Gear

15:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles

15:00 .................Sin City Motors

16:00 ....................Stargate SG-1

16:00............ Ice Road Truckers

17:00 ................... The Simpsons

17:00 .....................Timber Kings

17:30 ............................Futurama

18:00..................... Top Gear

18:00 ....................Futurama

19:00 ................The Hurting

18:30 .............The Simpsons

19:30 ................The Hurting

20:00 .......... DC’s Legends of Tomorrow

20:00 ........................... QI XL

13:15 ........... A Place in the Sun 14:20 ..........................Time Team 15:25 ..........................Time Team 16:30 ............... The Great British Bake Off 17:50 ....... Come Dine with Me 18:55.............. The Supervet 19:55 ........... Grand Designs 21:00 ......... Penelope Keith’s Coastal Villages 22:00.... 24 Hours in A and E

21:00 ................... Inhumans

23:05........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

22:00...... Football’s Funniest Moments

00:10........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

23:00..............The Simpsons

01:15.......... Penelope Keith’s Coastal Villages 02:15.......................24 Hours in A and E

00:00.................. A League of Their Own

21:00 .................Taskmaster 22:00.............. Would I Lie to You at Christmas 22:40..... Would I Lie to You? 23:20..... Would I Lie to You? 00:00.................... Room 101

01:00..........The Force: Essex

00:40........... Mock the Week

02:00......................Brit Cops: Frontline Crime

02:00..................Taskmaster

01:20................................. QI

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TV Guide

thurs 14th December

06:00 ...................... Breakfast 09:15............. Island Medics 10:00.............. Homes Under the Hammer 10:30 .............Grenfell Tower Memorial Service 12:00 .............. Bargain Hunt 13:00 ...... BBC News at One 13:30 ....BBC London News 13:45 .........................Doctors 14:15 ....................... Armchair Detectives 15:00 ...............Escape to the Country 15:45 ..........The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas 16:30 ..................... Money for Nothing 17:15 .......................Pointless 18:00.... BBC News at Six 18:30 .BBC London News 19:00 .......The One Show 19:30 ............ EastEnders 20:00..The Apprentice: Why I Fired Them

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21:00......... Love, Lies and Records 22:00.... BBC News at Ten 22:30.BBC London News 22:45....... Question Time 23:45...............This Week

06:00............................ Flog it! Trade Secrets 06:30............. Island Medics 07:15.......... The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas 08:00.......... MasterChef: The Professionals 09:00... Victoria Derbyshire 10:30............ Street Auction 11:15................. Fake Britain 12:00....... The Daily Politics 13:00 ............................. Coast 14:00 ......Terry and Mason’s Great Food Trip 14:30 ................. Home Away From Home 15:15 ....32 Brinkburn Street 16:05 ......The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway 17:05 ..........The Blue Planet 18:00 ................ Celebrity Eggheads 18:30............... Strictly - It Takes Two 19:00................. Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 20:00..... MasterChef: The Professionals 21:00........................ Blitz 22:00.. Live at the Apollo 22:30..............Newsnight 23:15.............. The Year in Music 2017

06:00 ............ Good Morning Britain 08:30 ........................ Lorraine 09:25 ...................The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30 .............. This Morning 12:30............ Loose Women 13:30............. ITV Lunchtime News 13:55..... ITV News London 14:00.............. Judge Rinder 15:00................... Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 ..............Tipping Point 17:00 ....................The Chase 18:00................ ITV News London 18:30 .ITV Evening News 19:00 ........... Emmerdale 19:30 ..................Tonight 20:00............ Emmerdale 20:30......... Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs

06:00...................... Childrens’ TV

23:00.....My Crazy Christmas Obsession

06:00 ..................Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 06:20 .......... Planet’s Got Talent 06:45 .......................Dinner Date 07:35 ........................ Emmerdale 08:00 ............Coronation Street 08:30 ............Coronation Street 09:00 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:50 .......................Dinner Date 10:50 .......... Britain’s Got Talent 11:50 .......... Planet’s Got Talent 12:20 ........................ Emmerdale 12:50 ............Coronation Street 13:20 ............Coronation Street 13:50 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:40....The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:55....................... Take Me Out 19:00..You’ve Been Framed! 20:00...... Two and a Half Men 21:00....Through the Keyhole 22:00............ Celebrity Juice 23:00.................. Family Guy 23:30.................. Family Guy

08:55 ............ Food Unwrapped

06:00....................... Monkey Life

07:10.......Scrapheap Challenge

09:35..................... Four in a Bed

07:00 .......................Monkey Life

10:05..................... Four in a Bed

08:00 ............It’s Me or the Dog

08:10 ............................. American Pickers

10:35..................... Four in a Bed

09:00 .........The Dog Whisperer

09:00 ...............Storage Hunters

11:05..................... Four in a Bed

10:00 ................ Meerkat Manor

09:30............... Storage Hunters

11:40..................... Four in a Bed

11:00 ................. Modern Family

12:10.................................. A Place in the Sun

12:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles

10:00 ............................. American Pickers

13:15 ..................................A Place in the Sun

15:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles

08:20 .................Noddy: Toyland Detective 08:35 ........Shimmer and Shine 08:55 ..................Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:05 .....................................Mofy 09:15 ...............The Wright Stuff 11:45 ..........5 News Lunchtime 11:50 ........ The Perfect Holiday 13:35 ..... My Christmas Dream 15:20 ........A Perfect Christmas 17:00 ........................ 5 News at 5 17:35 .............The Yorkshire Vet 18:30 .......... 5 News Tonight 19:00............. UK’s Strongest Man 2017 20:00............... Gypsy Kids at Christmas 21:00................ Harrogate: A Yorkshire Christmas 22:00.....My Crazy Christmas Obsession

22:00..... ITV News at Ten and Weather 22:30................. ITV News London 22:40.. Birds of a Feather 23:40........ Tonight at the London Palladium

BBC1, 20:00

A look back at candidates from this year’s series of The Apprentice who fell before the final hurdle. They redesigned fivestar hotel rooms in a shade of trifle, sang at a Wembley FA Cup final, programmed robots to ‘downward dog’ and trained dogs to do a hoedown. With the help of some previously unseen boardroom insights, Lord Sugar leads viewers through the best and worst decisions made by the candidates. He looks back on the bust-ups in the boardroom and explains how he came to decide who should be fired.

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06:20................................3rd Rock from the Sun 07:35 .............. Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 ..................................Frasier 10:05.............. Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 11:00............. Jamie’s Christmas with Bells On 12:00 ...............Channel 4 News 12:05 .......... Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 12:25 ..............The Holiday Tree 14:10 ....................... Countdown 15:00 ................ Lost and Found 16:00 ........... A Place in the Sun 17:00.......... Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 18:00 .............The Simpsons 18:30 ................... Hollyoaks 19:00 ......... Channel 4 News 20:00 ......... Amazing Spaces Snow and Ice Special 21:00 ....... The Crystal Maze 22:00... Extraordinary Teens 23:00 .......Naked Attraction

21:00................ Bancroft

The Apprentice: Why I Fired Them

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13:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0

11:00 ............................. American Pickers

16:00.................... Stargate SG-1

12:00............................. American Pickers

17:00................... The Simpsons

13:00............................. Top Gear

17:30.............................Futurama

14:00............................. Top Gear

18:00.....................Futurama

15:00 .................Sin City Motors

18:30............. The Simpsons

16:00............ Ice Road Truckers

19:30 .............The Simpsons

17:00..................... Timber Kings

20:00 ..........................Arrow

18:00.................... Top Gear)

19:55........... Grand Designs

21:00.............. Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi

19:00................ The Hurting

21:00......... Coastal Railways with Julie Walters

21:30.........A League of Their Own Unseen

20:00 ................. Ross Noble

22:00.......................24 Hours in A and E

22:00................... The Russell Howard Hour

23:05.......................24 Hours in A and E

23:00..............The Simpsons

14:20 ..........................Time Team 15:25 ..........................Time Team 16:30 ............... The Great British Bake Off 17:50.................. Celebrity Come Dine with Me Christmas Special 18:55.............. The Supervet

23:30..............The Simpsons

19:30 ................The Hurting 21:00 ............Not Going Out 21:40............ Not Going Out 22:20................................. QI 23:00 ........................... QI XL

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This weekend

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This weekend

Tenerife Bike Experience

The Tenerife Iberostar Bike Experience challenge returns to the Island with one of the most spectacular itineraries, where the difficulty of the test is accompanied by the incredible scenery of the Teide National Park.

Puerto de la Cruz Bach Festival

Puerto de la Cruz holds a new edition of this Festival which, in addition to being dedicated to Bach and his contemporaries, also covers the music of another genius, Monteverdi, as this year coincides with the 450th anniversary of his birth. Educational concerts for schoolchildren, musical interpretation courses, exhibition and guided tours are just some of the proposed activities. from 9th December - 5th january

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Canarias Folk Fest 2017

33rd Crafts Fair of the Canaries

This is the thirtythird edition of a fair which pursues the promotion and sale of different handicrafts of the Islands. 6th-10th dec Recinto ferial de tenerife tenerifeartsania.es

This weekend

K42 Anaga Marathon 2017

This is the eighth edition of this mountain race which crosses this nature park with Biosphere Reserve listing. It has several categories: K42, K21, K12 and KVertical.

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International Storytelling Festival of Los Silos

The Plaza de La Pescadora in Los Cristianos hosts the Folk Fest 2017, from December 21 to January 5, and will include the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first permanent Christmas market. The Plaza de la Pescadora of Los Cristianos hosted last week (November 17th) the opening of the Canarias Folk Fest Traditional and Contemporary Food and Crafts Exhibition, a contest that celebrates 9 years in Arona offering residents and visitors the best folklore, gastronomy and traditions.

The International Storytelling Festival of Los Silos has become consolidated as one of the most recommendable appointments of the cultural calendar of the Island, and thousands of people come back to attend each year. It comes up to its 22 edition narrating stories to the public.

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Disney Magic Show

Wendy has a very special wish and Peter Pan comes to her aid and takes her on a flight to Neverland which will reveal to her that her dream can come true. In this visit to the magical world, Wendy and Peter will get a first-hand view of the adventures and stories which are part of Disney factory classics.

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Tenerife Entertainment Awards’ Carnival Queen 2017

Leah's crowning glory

THE 11th annual TEAs (Tenerife Entertainment Awards) 2017, sponsored by Sebastian and St James, took place on Sunday, 15th October at Castillo San Miguel, with this year's theme being Carnival. For any Carnival, you need a queen, and, after weeks of voting by the public, Leah Burt was crowned TEAs' Carnival Queen. As part of her prize, she not only become the face of sponsors Sebastian and St James, but was also awarded a photo shoot, carried out a few weeks ago. In addition, Leah will receive a portfolio, and will take part in a Fashion Show. The photo shoot was organised, jointly, by the sponsors of the TEAs' Carnival Queen, EMA Etiquette & Modelling Academy & Celebrity International, Cinderella's Boutique, and Mark Thornton Photography. Two locations were chosen: the Tigresa 5* Exclusive Yacht, and the newly-opened Lagarto Restaurant. On location, there was also Hair & Dresser Zoe Armstrong; Make-up, Olivia Ashley (Shoot on Tigresa), and Kelly Tilbury, Make-up (at Lagarto). The photo shoot followed weeks of planning by Denise Bell, from EMA Etiquette & Modelling Academy, while Leah's journey started days before, with visits to Cinderella's Boutique to collect her dresses, etc. Under the guidance of Cinderella's owner Anne Marie Nolan, and with Denise, outfits for each location were chosen, along with Leah gaining some valuable modelling experience and catwalk training - with much more to come. Her big day arrived, and, with an early start, it was off to the first location, the Tigresa 5* Exclusive Yacht. Director Mariano and Captain Jose

greeted the team with champagne, of course, to start the day off, and away they sailed. Denise, keeping a tight ship, was there, instructing Leah regarding dress position and poses, in addition to teaching her some tricks of the trade. Zoe was on hand for Leah’s hair, giving her various looks throughout the day, and Olivia attended to make-up, keeping Leah looking at her best. Mark Thornton was behind the camera, directing and producing the outstanding photos, some which you can see here, and others online, very soon. The next location was the newly-opened Lagarto Restaurant, by Venture Restaurants, in La Caleta, and Denise was again in full control of the shoot. She liaised with the restaurant's management and staff to capture the beauty of Leah, as well as the surroundings, along with the stunning food and cocktails, all with the help of Zoe and Kelly. Leah, bubbling with joy, certainly enjoyed every moment, displaying her natural beauty, and looking stunning in all the outfits chosen for her. At that point, Leah was working with ease, playing to the camera and learning, quickly, that modelling was not always fun and pretty… but pretty hard work! Denise told her, jokingly: “You will feel very tired tomorrow, I promise you.”

Denise said the whole team were amazing, and everyone worked with such a passion to deliver the best results, adding: “I was delighted and very proud to see the results.” Information about the sponsors and people involved in the day EMA Etiquette & Modelling Academy: For both boys and girls, to young ladies and young gentlemen, etiquette is not something you are born with, but everyone can have good manners… it’s just a matter of learning the rules. Be happier, more confident, and successful; a foundation of good manners is priceless for your future. Etiquette is an essential life-skill for all ages Etiquette / Walking & Posture / Social - respect for others / Make-up / Hair / Beauty / Catwalk fashion / Runway Courses & Shows/ Modelling Photo shoots, and so much more. Contact Denise on 646 985 694, or e-mail celebrityinternational. central@gmail.com Cinderella's Boutique: Known for its fabulous, affordable

fashion, it is an innovative boutique, created with the idea of helping everyone feel like a princess, no matter what shape or size. The Boutique also has a fabulous line of Bespoke Jewellery, designed by Chrissie to complement both its casual and elegant clothes. Its passion for fashion, and incredible eye for detail, gives Cinderella's the edge on other boutiques. It has clothes to cater for every occasion and everyone’s pocket, with sizes from 6 to 26. Residents receive 10% discount all year round, plus its trademark glass of cava, or two. “However, to show our appreciation of all customers, old and new, we will be offering 25% discount off all clothes, shoes and bags, which are not already on 50% discount for the month of December,” said Cinderella's owner Anne Marie Nolan. Cinderella's Boutique is located at San Sebastian Centro Commercial La Caleta. Contact Anne Marie on 660 295 647, or visit www.

cinderellas.eu Mark Thornton Photography: Available for all types of photography, including weddings, celebrations, property and corporate events, and also modelling training & Photo Location Shoots, in collaboration with EMA Etiquette & Modelling Academy. Call Mark for further information on 610 629 987, or e-mail marktfoto@ mac.com The Tigresa *Star Exclusive Yacht: The yacht and crew bring to you the cruising pleasure, surrounded by unrivalled luxury and exclusive treatment, aboard a new Azimut 60, equipped with Seakeeper. They personalise your charter to ensure you have a unique and unforgettable experience. For more information call 922 096 969, visit www.tenerifeboat. com or e-mail tigresayacht@ gmail.com Lagarto Restaurant: Along with its special cocktails, it is the latest edition to the Venture Restaurants' family. Situated in the heart of La Caleta, this distinctive, modern, familyfriendly restaurant brings a new concept in modern, international cuisine to Tenerife. With dishes created from the heart, by head chef Miguel and the team, using only the freshest quality ingredients, Lagarto delivers some of the most popular and exciting dishes from around the world, all with a special Lagarto twist. Kelly Tilbury, Make-up: Kelly is a certified make-up artist, who studied at the London School of Make-Up. Contact 633 868 386, or e-mail kellytilbury@hotmail.com Olivia Ashley, Make-Up: Olivia is a fully-qualified make-up artist, reasonably priced for all occasions and events. Contact 659 859 499, or e-mail oliviaashley@hotmail. co.uk.

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Hair dressed to impress? hair & Fashion By Carl pattison from Robot

YOU’VE got the dress? You’ve bought new shoes? Then you’re all set for the night of the year - your festive party. But what about your hair? You’re not going to pull off that new outfit if your hair’s not done, are you? So, if you’re thinking of doing something

special, you should have already booked into your favourite salon. Give your stylist plenty of notice regarding what you are wanting them to create. Take along

an image, or have it ready on your phone, to give your stylist an idea of what you’d like. It’s also a good idea to show them a photo of your dress, to match up your total look. This will ensure you get it right, from top to toe. I specialise in party/wedding hair, so hair-ups are part of my everyday work. Check with your stylist to ensure they can do what you require, before turning up at the salon. If your hair’s not properly dressed, then you’re not, either. Make the effort, and dress to impress.

Shine on, party people By Carl pattison

IT doesn’t matter whether your Christmas party is something discreet, or an all-out, major function; getting your outfit just right is the key. Start by thinking about where you’re going, and what sort of impression you want to create. Do you want to be classy and chic, or do you want to be the star of the show? This party season sees not only dresses but trouser suits making an impression, especially in silks and metallics.

Of course, anything that shines is hot this season, but try to put a different edge on it by adding your bling into your accessories. Hot colours are greens, blues and metallic silvers, and primary colours will bring alive a darker outfit. Don’t go full-on with the bling if you’re trying to look chic; keep it simple and effective, because overdoing it will cheapen the outfit. One last thing to remember is that if you’re picking a highstreet item, add your own touch to it. You don’t want to turn up in exactly the same outfit as someone else. Put time and effort into putting together your look, and this

will make sure the compliments flow in your direction.

Interior trends 2018

By LilI Meyrick at Muebles Chic

AT the end of each year, new interior trends get published, for the world to see what’s in and what’s out. Here is what’s hot for 2018. When it comes to colour trends, there are plenty to choose from. The colours playing a big part are the more earthy and warm shades; these are replacing the fifty shades of grey, as I call them, from 2017. So, to be more specific, intense emerald, ruby reds, and even the deep browns have made a come-back. However, if you have the scandi look, pastel colours have been mentioned a lot, and look great alongside each other. Also, bright yellow is one to

look out for, if you want something bold and a bit more “out there”. Apart from colours, wallpaper is making a huge comeback. Geometric patterns are the favourite; avoid floral patterns for the walls, but oversized flowers for décor are most definitely in. Velvet and suede upholstery fabrics are everywhere I look, and can make a beautiful transformation to a bedroom, using them for matching headboard and curtains. As for materials such as wood, metallics and marble, mix them up and combine them how you like. For both kitchen and bathroom, marble is still a strong leader, as it was in 2017. It is, pretty much, a timeless classic (in my eyes, anyway), and something you definitely can’t go wrong with. Tiles are stirring away slowly from the subway and smaller tiles alike, and going for larger slablike pieces.

In kitchens, it’s gone black mad! Black is the new white in the kitchens of 2018, whether it be jet black, high gloss for the modern kitchen, or updating wooden cupboard doors, giving the kitchen a dramatic makeover. When it comes to trends, it is important not to take them too seriously; changing your kitchen or replacing the sofa isn’t something that can be done every year. Those big decisions need to be made with something you’re going to love for years. It is fun to look and take from it what you like, and just accessorise with a few trendy pieces you fall for. If you need any advice in decorating your home, in Muebles Chic we have a huge range of items in stock, and we also offer madeto-measure options. If you would like to find out more about our design-and-decorating service, contact us on muebles.chic25@ gmail.com

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Drivers' licences By Emma

from Motorworld

AS Christmas approaches, we thought it might be useful for readers to refresh their memories regarding traffic infringements, and how they affect their licence and points situation. Firstly, what information is shown on a Spanish licence? Well, basically all European Licences are the same, but with a flag denoting the country of origin (UK, Spain, Italy etc.). Each section has a number that describes the item shown: 1. Surname 2. Given names 3. Date of birth and country of birth 4. A) Date of issue of the licence B) Date of expiry of the licence C) Issued by 5. Driver’s licence number 6. Photo of the holder 7. Holder’s signature 8. Categories held 9. Valid from 10. Valid to 11. Drivers' codes

What are the most common types of codes? 1.1 Glasses 1.2 Lenses or contact lenses 01.06 Glasses or contact lenses 02.01 Hearing aid 02.02 Hearing aid in both ears 05.01 Limited to daylight driving (from one hour after sunrise, to one hour before sunset) 05.02 Limited to a kilometre radius from residency, or from a city centre 05.03 Cannot carry passengers 05.04 Speed limited to x km/h 05.08 No alcohol permitted 10.01 Manual transmission only 10.02 Automatic transmission only 15.01 Adapted clutch pedal 20.01 Adapted brake pedal 25.01 Adapted accelerator pedal 42.01 Exterior lateral mirror 42.04 Panoramic interior mirror 70 exchanged licence, followed by a previous licence number. Now here's the important part, folks! How many points are given on a licence? When the points system was introduced, and for each exchanged licence, the holder starts with 12 points. Are any more points achievable? Well, the short answer is: yes! Two extra points are given if the holder

Tasty wine, but price will go up

LOVERS of wines made in Spain will be marking 2017 down as a vintage year, for various reasons, say experts. That’s because stocks will arrive two to three weeks earlier, and they will be more alcoholic, with a higher quality. However, there are some drawbacks. Soaring temperatures and little rain

throughout the grapegrowing season means there won’t be as much wine available as usual, so there won’t be as much on offer, and that will probably lead to higher prices. “The high temperatures and the drought have caused an accelerated maturation of the fruit,” said Antonio Camacho, President of Corporación Vinoloa. “There has also been a more personalised treatment in each plot to ensure quality.”

has not lost any in the first three years, and then a further one extra point is given after another three years, until a total of 15 points is reached. A new driver, or re-issued licence, is awarded an initial eight points, until the licence has been held for two years. The amount of points you lose for infringements is shown below, but, bear in mind that, in addition to this, there are often fines, too! Christmas is coming, and the police want their parties! Six points: 1. Driving under the influence of alcohol, with a reading higher than 0.50 mg/l in expelled air (in the case of professional drivers and new drivers, 0.30 mg/l) 2. Driving under the influence of drugs 3. Refusal to participate in a drug or alcohol test 4. Dangerous driving, driving in the wrong direction, or

participating in an illegal race 5. Driving a vehicle with a radar detector or inhibitor fitted 6. Driving 50% over the permitted hours, or with under 50% of the obligatory rest 7. Participating or collaborating in altering the correct function of a tachograph or speed limiter Four points: 1. Driving under the influence of alcohol with a reading higher than 0.25 mg/l, but lower than 0.50 mg/l in expelled air (in the case of professional drivers and new drivers, from 0.15 mg/l to 0.30 mg/l) 2. Driving a vehicle without the necessary licence 3. Throwing onto the road objects that could cause a fire, road traffic accidents or an obstacle to the traffic 4. Ignoring a give-way, or the obligation to stop at a giveway, stop sign or red traffic light

5. Overtaking, putting oncoming traffic in danger, or overtaking in a dangerous or low-visibility area 6. Overtaking, endangering cyclists 7. Reversing on motorways or dual carriageways 8. Not respecting a traffic agent's orders, who is regulating the traffic 9. Not maintaining a safety gap between the car in front 10. Driving a vehicle whilst suspended, or prohibited from doing so Three points: 1. Making a change of direction where it isn't allowed 2. Driving whilst using earphones, or any other device that reduces the attention of the driver, using a telephone, satellite navigation system or any other communication system 3. Not using a seat belt or child-restraint system, helmet or other protection devices.

Chinese cause a huge Iberian ham concern

SPAIN is in danger of running short of Iberian ham, which is one of its mostbeloved delicacies, because Chinese consumers have developed a love of it and can’t get enough! Their demand for the product is now threatening to exhaust supplies. And, as the best-quality ham takes a long time to produce, the increase in exports to China has put pressure on producers, and has raised prices by nearly 10%. The priciest ham on the market, jamon iberico de bellota, comes from pigs that graze on acorn-rich pastures for months on end, and is said to be the most indemand in China. But it is also cured for the longest

spell. To try to speed up the process, the Chinese are believed to have started importing legs of frozen ham and curing it themselves. But the end

product is often much saltier. The country has even opened specialised academies to train its own ham-slicers.

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Great for your office party, or a get-together for groups of friends, where you have a choice of three super menus. Enjoy your Christmas day at El Paso; we will be serving a traditional, Christmas, roast-turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

Fusion Lounge bar If you fancy having a drink while taking in a great view and seeing how the posh live, you’ll definitely want to check the rooftop chill-out area at Fusion restaurant in Amarilla Golf. Chill and relax on the sunny roof-top terraces with breathtaking panoramic views while enjoying delicious cocktails, plush tapas plates, classic international dishes and matured meats from Giuseppe. Feel on top of the world at Fusion restaurant Fairways Club, Amarilla Golf. Open: Daily 9am - 11.45pm

Call: 922 70 80 69

Castle Harbour, Los Cristianos Reservations essential. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Tel: 922 750 949

Oyster Catcher

The Swan

Angel, the owner of The Oyster Catcher, has had restaurants for over 25 years, and now he has brought all that experience to The Oyster Catcher. Angel and his English-speaking team pride themselves simply on good food made from the freshest ingredients. Specialising in amazing flambés, both sweet and savoury, The Oyster Catcher also offers salads, pastas, meat and fish with prices to suit all budgets. Come and try and decide on your favourites for yourself. www.oystercatcher.es info@oystercatcher.es

Book your parties or work’s night out... festive food, great entertainment, and get in the Christmas spirit with us!

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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. 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

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Starters Cream of watercress soup d salad leaves Prawn marie on a bed of mixe Melon with smoked salmon

Main Courses festive trimmings Traditional roast Turkey with served with a choice Fillet steak with pepper sauce of potatoes and fresh vegetables Fresh salmon with green sauce oes and fresh vegetables served witha choice of potat Desserts with brandy sauce Traditional christmas pudding cream Apple pie with custard or ice ice cream Hot chocolate fudge cake with

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Open: 10.45am - 11pm

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Adeje Chicken in Buzanada

Mr Pedroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mr Pedroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ice-cream parlour in San Blas, Golf del Sur, has homemade ice-creams made with 130-year-old recipe. Come and try the variety of flavours and taste the difference! And, if you fancy something different, we also have crepes, sandwiches, smoothies and much more. 14C Millennium House, San Blas, Golf del Sur. Close to the taxi rank. Open: 11am - 6pm (closed Mondays)

Adeje Chicken in Buzanada is owned by Chemmy, who runs the kitchen with all her delicious homemade dishes, and her son, Bryan, who runs the barrestaurant. Chemmy still cooks all your chicken dishes: fried, spicy, garlic, honey or even plain chicken breast and now offering Kentucky fried, all accompanied by her homemade sauces. She has now added much more to the menu from fish soup, seafood, rabbit, goat, roast pork, lasagne and her fantastic mix grill to name but a few. Buzanada Roundabout, Buzanada. Open: Tues-Sun 10.30am-10.30pm, kitchen closes 4pm-6pm. Closed Mondays.

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Cats Welfare News

Gifts for the kitties! LOOKING for a unique present for a cat-crazy partner or a “Secret-Santa” friend? We have the “purrfect” gift solution in our online, virtual-gifting shop.

It's simple, and stress free! Just visit http://www.catswelfare-tenerife.com/gifts/ and browse the presents. Choose how much you'd like to spend, starting at five euros for a cat-toy bundle; there's plenty of choice. These gifts, of course, will be donated and used within Cats Welfare, Tenerife. The recipient will be e-mailed a personalised gift certificate, detailing the “gift” you have purchased for him or her. Also, everyone who joins one of our online giving schemes, between now and 31st December, will have a chance of wining a gorgeous, 100ml bottle of Roberto

Cavalli Serpentine perfume. So, what are you waiting for? You can pay online, or in cash at the Cats Welfare shop on San Blas, Golf del Sur. Now, isn't that better than a pair of socks? The winner of the perfume will be drawn at random on 1st January, 2018, and notified by e-mail. We will be able to forward the prize to the

Accion del Sol

winner, but postage costs will apply. Super Sophia Can you believe Sophia is still waiting to be adopted? No, neither can we. She is a very pretty Snowshoe and Persian cross, leukaemia negative, vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. She is two years old, a big softy, and very

gentle and friendly. Surely, somebody would love to adopt this beautiful young lady. All cats are adopted on a week's trial in your home, and Sophia is able to travel to other countries, too. Please contact us to talk about travel details and costs, and any other information about her.

Adoptions All our cats awaiting adoption can be seen on our website at www.catswelfare-tenerife.com/pets. Ring or Whatsapp Sharon on 662 52 40 06 (seven days a week 9-6pm), or Sandra (Spanish and German) after 6pm, on 6712 82773. Message us on Facebook, or contact us on our website www.catswelfare-tenerife.com. Our shop We always need cat food, litter, old newspapers, 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.

K9 Animal News

Prezzies from the dogs! OUR very own Father Christmas, along with some of our dogs and puppies, paid a special visit to the elderly residents at "Residencia de Los Mayores” in Los Cristianos. They brought some festive cheer and delivered some early presents, which certainly made for some very happy people! It's been a very busy week at the refuge, with lots of children visiting to take part in our educational programme, which we feel is extremely important to the future welfare of animals on our island of Tenerife. 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 north-bound 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.

Christmas music for all

CATHOLICS and Anglicans join forces tomorrow (Saturday) for a Gospel Music Concert by the Latonius Gospel Choir, from 6-7pm, at Golf del Sur’s San Blas Church. It will be followed in the next hour by an Ecumenical and International Christmas

Carol Service, in English and Spanish. Next Saturday (16th Dec), at El Medano’s Catholic Parish Church, there will also be a concert, featuring Christmas Italian baroque music by the Tenerife Baroque Orchestra, starting at 8pm. You are all invited to both festive events.

Santa Paws is coming to K9! CHRISTMAS is time for gifts and happiness, and it shouldn’t be any different for the doggies and kitties at the K9 animal refuge. They all deserve the best, so no doggy or kitty will go without a gift this Christmas, and K9 staff and volunteers have designed the refuge's very own Christmas stocking. Everyone is welcome to place their gifts inside the Christmas box, and, if they wish to dedicate the gift to a specific dog or cat, they can simply put a name tag on it. So, if you have some free time, and would like to give our animals a lovely Christmas surprise, just pop up to the refuge any day, between 11am and 2pm, and take part in the Christmas joy!

K9 Christmas party This year’s K9 fundraising Christmas party is on Saturday, 9th December at Showtime, Adeje (exit 78, TF1). Tickets are 25 euros per person, and include a chicken meal or vegetarian option, drinks all evening (excluding spirits and bottled beers), and entertainment from Let It Be Beatles and compere Aidy Evans. Tickets are available from: Lin on 626 344 799; Mikey at k9mikey@gmail.com; Studio 5 hairdressers, Los Cristianos 922 794 304, and K9 refuge 667 638 468. There will be raffles on the night, and please do bring along treats for the K9 wonderdogs and cats. 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.

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Busking event Dog of the week - Duna to raise money

Live Arico News

DUNA is a one-year-old, female podenco. The podenco is, traditionally, a hunting dog, but they can, sadly, can have a raw deal in life, because they are quite often seen as commodities; there to do a job, and nothing more. If they do not perform well, they have been known to be thrown onto roads from moving vehicles, or abandoned in the mountains to starve to death. Duna was found with a horrendous leg fracture, which cost us 400 euros to fix. She has recovered, and is on trial adoption, so we have everything crossed. Podencos have bundles of energy, and suit living on fincas, or being able to have long walks. They are also loving dogs, with amazing temperaments. If you think you could have a podenco in your life, call Sue on 629 388102 for more information, as we have other podencos just like Duna. Please consider making a donation, at least, so we can carry on helping dogs like her. We never give up hope. 2018 calendars Once again, we are rather proud of them. Priced at

just five euros, they are on sale now in our charity shops, with 100% of the profits going directly to the doggies, many of whom feature in the calendar. Get yours today; the ideal Christmas gift. 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) DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T THROW THINGS AWAY! Call Steve on 634 819410; we can sell them to help the dogs. Join us On Facebook - Live Arico P.A.W.S Tenerife http://twitter.com/live_arico http://www.livearico.com

A GROUP of musicians will gather inside the main entrance of Siam Mall shopping centre, between 2-5pm on Saturday, 16th December, for an impromptu busking session.

Their aim is to raise muchneeded funds for the underprivileged families who use La Buena Estrella soup kitchen, in El Fraile. At this time of year, we all tend to over-indulge, such as eating out, drinking more than normal, and buying more presents than are needed for our loved ones. This year, please spare a thought for those marginalised people on the edge of society, who can barely make ends meet, or, worse still, have to rely

on hand-outs to get by. La Buena Estrella is a notfor-profit organisation, which provides a daily meal service for those in need. It also supplies food parcels to needy families, and assists with paperwork for those not capable of managing their own affairs. They have moved, recently, to larger premises, and, very soon, will be opening a night centre for those who are homeless, and have nothing, or no one, to turn to. If you can sing, dance or clap your hands, why not come down to Siam Mall, and give generously to a very worthwhile cause at this time of year? To find out more about La Buena Estrella, and the work they do, check them out on Facebook at AsociaciĂłn Comedor Social La Buena Estrella.

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Air Conditioning A1 Aircon......................................................................................................................................................................... 606 876 212 Elecrep Tenerife....................................................................El Cho............................................................................. 639 361 181

Lawyers De Cotta Law.........................................................................San Eugenio................................................................ 922 719 520 Goya Abogados...................................................................Adeje.............................................................................. 922 797 500

Amusement Parks Loro Parque...........................................................................Puerto del La Cruz..................................www.loroparque.com Siam Park................................................................................Las Americas..................................................www.siampark.net

Money Transfers Currencies Direct.................................................................Los Cristianos.............................................................. 922 971 781

Bars Bar Union ...............................................................................Adeje Town Georges Bar...........................................................................El Madroñal GG’s Bar...................................................................................El Mirador, Los Cristianos Happy Days............................................................................El Mirador, Los Cristianos Isla Bonitas.............................................................................Los Cristianos James’ Bar...............................................................................La Caleta Paddy O’Kellys......................................................................Las Americas............................................................... 600 259 491 Sax Bar.....................................................................................Las Americas Surfers Bar..............................................................................Compostella Beach Taylors Bar..............................................................................El Mirador, Los Cristianos Cafes Café Dulces Sueños............................................................Adeje Town.................................................................. 615 469 234

Motoring Ashro Auto.............................................................................Motor Vehicle Technician....................................... 922 764 530 Motorworld ..........................................................................Las Chafiras.................................................................. 922 783 828 Pit Team...................................................................................Las Chafiras.................................................................. 922 735 267 The Jaun Car Shop..............................................................Parque Del La Reina................................................. 922 765 568 Venli Terra Clean..................................................................Adeje.............................................................................. 683 377 320 Patio Doors and Windows Artenglass..............................................................................Valle San Lorenzo...................................................... 922 764 187 CBAS.........................................................................................Las Chafiras.................................................................. 922 736 738 Muniglass Systems..............................................................Las Chafiras.................................................................. 687 972 076 Ventanas tenesur ................................................................Adeje.............................................................................. 922 766 494 Window Doctor............................................................................................................................................................. 922 742 174 Pest Control Safeclean......................................................................................................................................................................... 666 192 119

Blinds The Prestige Group.............................................................Armeñime.................................................................... 922 740 888

Plumbing Hotwater.......................................................................................................................................................................... 922 750 912

BOWLING Mega Bowl.............................................................................Fañabe....................................................................................................

Pool Tables Cue Ball Leisure............................................................................................................................................................. 639 913 349

Chiropodist Ann Malpass................................................................................................................................................................... 625 799 570 Elaine Watson Jones.................................................................................................................................................... 608 029 790

Property Management Royal Sunset Property Man...................................................................................................................................... 922 797 314 Tenerife Island Rentals.......................................................Los Cristianos.............................................................. 922 797 438

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Clouseaus clobber

Scruffys

CLOUSEAUS Bar (pictured) are celebrating their first win of the season this week, after surviving a fierce home battle against By Andy Maughan Scruffy Boys to beat them 8-4. win against Loch Inn A, Despite the scoreline, it proved to be a close, hard-fought match, in which all four team members of Clouseaus won two of their three games. Legenda A notched up another success with a whopping 9-3 home

which puts them four points clear at the top of the First Division. And, again, Jambo won his three games. Second-placed Legends B won 7-5 at Grandee O Donnell’s, with team captain Chris Furey admitting that it wasn’t

DIVISION 1 RESULTS

DIVISION 2 RESULTS

Britannia Inn 7 - 5 Nauta Nomads Clouseaus 8 - 4 Scruffys Boys Grandee O´Donnell 5 - 7 Legends (B) Legends A 9 - 3 Loch Inn A Scruffy Macs A 8 - 4 Union Bar

BBJs United H - W Happy Days Bar Leones 4 - 8 Yelas Travellers Bar Nauta 7 - 5 Nauta Rejects Britannia Bar 7 - 5 T.P.T Loch Inn B 8 - 4 The Hunters

division 1 Table Table

P W D L F A +- PTS

1 Legends A

1 62 34 28

2 Legends (B)

10 5

3 66 54 12

3 Legends Elite

2 57 39 18

4 Scruffy Macs A

3 50 46

5 Nauta Nomads

1 44 28 16

6 Britannia Inn

4 44 52 -8

7 Grandee O´Donnell 8

4 44 52 -8

8 Scruffys Boys

5 49 59 -10

9 Loch Inn A

5 39 51 -12

10 Union Bar

5 40 62 -22

11 Clouseaus

7 39 57 -18

12 Free Week U

the most skilful game they had ever been involved in. But Dave Divens, having won his three games, took the three points gladly! Second Division leaders Yelas Travellers had another fantastic win, beating Bar Leones 8-4, and

division 2 Table Table

P W D L F A +- PTS

1 Yelas Travellers

1 69 39 30

2 Loch Inn B

2 60 42 18

3 Reef

2 52 44

4 Nauta Rejects

4 57 51

5 Mad Hatters

3 62 44 18

6 Britannia Bar

3 49 47

7 T.P.T

2 50 58 -8

8 The Hunters

4 50 58 -8

9 Bar Leones

4 46 54 -8

10 Bar Nauta

5 48 60 -12

11 Happy Days

4 33 51 -18

12 BBJs United

7 40 68 -28

a solid three out of three for Gordon Fraser now puts them seven points ahead in the table. *A special message from all of us here at the Pool League, and at Canarian Weekly, to Jim Barry: Get well soon, mate. We are all behind you.

Women’s Football

Five-star goalden girls Egatesa Granadilla Tenerife 5 Sporting Club Huelva 1

FIVE classy goals, and a ruthless display, enabled the Tenerife side to celebrate Wednesday’s holiday by climbing to fifth in Spain’s Premier League. There’s no big secret to their dramatic turn-around in form, because they work hard for each other and spread the ball around, as well as producing winning moments from anywhere on the pitch. Persistence also helps, and when Cristina MartinPrieto’s goal-charge was part-saved, she pounced on the loose ball and forced it into the Huelva net, just six minutes into the game. The visitors were playing too many high balls, and, with the San Isidro ground a long way uphill, the pitch was more windswept than usual. Only when Huelva kept the ball down on the pitch did they find some composure. From a corner, Granadilla

keeper Pili punched the ball away, one-handed, and Sandra Costello leapt high to nod it in for an equaliser. But Granadilla regrouped and laid siege to the Huelva goal. Maria Jose rounded the defence and the keeper to pass to Ayano, who couldn’t squeeze her shot in. A minute later, the same player saw a shot cannon off the bar. Just before the half-hour the lead was restored, Sara Tui dispatching the ball from a corner. A wave of white shirts then had a string of near-misses. Martin-Prieto cleared the bar and had a header smothered by the keeper. In between, Tui also forced a save to leave Huelva relieved when the break came. A double swap disrupted the home tempo briefly after the restart, as Koko and Pisco replaced Cindy Garcia and Tui. But it proved to be the calm before another attacking storm. Huelva keeper Serrat rescued her side with an impressive double save,

but Granadilla, building from deep, peppered the goal with shots. For all their domination, the hosts knew they needed another goal to kill off their opponents, yet they nearly let Huelva back in. With the Granadilla players camped in the visitors’ half, a quick break spelt danger. But Pili was quick and decisive, racing out of her goal to intercept the threat in midfield. Back to the onslaught, and Maria Jose Perez hit a wellflighted, curling shot that eluded Serrat for the third goal. And Ana Gonzalez almost performed an actionreplay, this time picking out the other bottom corner of the net. Martin-Prieto closed the show with a lob over Serrat to make it three goals in a five-minute blitz, so the final scoreline didn’t really flatter Granadilla. Just three days beforehand, Granadilla made a banquet of CFF Madrid on away soil, and with their home audience enjoying live

coverage on TV Canaria, a 3-1 win was achieved in some style by the visitors, after they had lost an early lead. Paloma Lazaro set up Ana Gonzalez after eight minutes, and she responded with a strong header that gave the home keeper no chance. It took Madrid until nearly

10 minutes into the second half to reply, Jade levelling the scores to throw down the challenge. Granadilla’s Silvia Doblado responded, just four minutes later, by restoring the advantage, and MartinPrieto put the icing on the cake in the closing minutes with a game-clinching third strike.

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WHEELCHAIR TENNIS: Men’s singles with 32 players, women’s singles with eight players, and 16 doubles, will compete for the Autonomy Open at Abama Golf Resort, near Playa San Juan, today (Friday) and tomorrow, and it’s free for spectators. The Annabel Croft Centre is hosting the four-day event, which ends on Sunday. Brits Alfie Hewett, ranked world No.2, and Gordon Reid (world No.4, and No.1 in doubles) are among the favourites for the singles and doubles titles. But competition will be tough, with 10 nations competing for points on the UNIQLO Tour. RUNNING: Fancy a night run? The Carrera Nocturna takes place in Puerto de Santiago on 13th January, and you can sign up now. The choice is 5km or 7.5km, with a 7pm start, and there’s no fee. Just donate 5kgs of non-perishable food. Contact deportes@gmail.com or call 922 868 108.

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Crunch time for Tenerife Almeria 2 CD Tenerife 1

By Colin Kirby

CD Tenerife review

SEASON of goodwill? That doesn’t mean much to a football coach, especially Pep Marti, who lost his 100th game as CD Tenerife boss. It sharpened the focus on which direction the team are heading, because, though it appeared to be an attacking line-up on paper, there was little life in the players, who showed just brief glimpses of passion. The worrying thing is that the better players seem to have caught the malaise affecting everyone. Longo is top scorer, but he wasted a couple of gilt-edged chances early on. Home keeper Rene did well to go down low and block the Italian’s shot, then punch the loose ball clear. But Tenerife keeper Dani Hernandez couldn’t match that. A high ball came into the box and he flapped at it, budging it only slightly as it fell to Motta, who opened the scoring. Longo had another chance after Brian Martin won the ball in a scramble, but the striker again fired straight

at the keeper. Tenerife struggled to generate any prolonged pressure, and the early promise of Casadesus, another of the new players, has subsided. Coach Marti has been accused of leaving it too late to make changes, but he was quick with a half-time shuffle, bringing on Tayron and Juan Carlos for Brian Martin and Vitolo. But it failed to provide the kick needed by the team. In fact, Almeria increased their advantage as they turned defence into attack. Pozo broke on the right and Juan Munoz raced up to support him. Tenerife’s defence opened up and the home players had plenty of time, as Pozo crossed to Munoz for an easy goal. It spurred another attacking substitute, Malbasic for full-back Camara. Yet Carlos must be wondering what he has to do to

be in the starting XI, even though he repeated his super-sub role. His first fierce shot at the

keeper was smothered well, but he showed the determination missing in some team-mates by fir-

ing in a truer effort, which left the keeper clawing at air as the ball whizzed into his net. However, it was too little, too late, and the defeat leaves Tenerife down in 12th position in the league, and a long way off the promotion campaign the fans expected. The CDT President has re-stated his backing for the coach, and the players are all saying the right things. But they really do need to put their words into action. The next three games, before the festive break, will be vital, starting with Reus at home on Sunday, kick-off 7 pm.

Copa del Rey

Ref pulls plug on dream COMEDY calls to outsiders, or horror happenings to the loyal fans… either way, Espanyol’s first and last goals will haunt Tenerife coach Pep Marti, if not the players, as his doubters grow in numbers. The 0-0 leg in Santa Cruz set the stage nicely, but the cast list was not as wellbalanced. Camille returned to the left-back slot, but having Inaki playing just in front of him sent out another negative vibe. Brian Acosta is Tenerife’s

Espanyol 3 CD Tenerife 2 impact player, and his 10th-minute strike was a cracker. Tayron won the ball, picked him out in free space, and watched as Acosta’s boot launched it into the top of the home net. But a cruel twist was coming, after 34 minutes. Alvaro tried a shot that struck Jorge on the upper arm, well outside the penalty area. But, incredibly, the ref awarded a spot-kick that Gerard just managed to get past the diving Carlos Abad. I could cheerfully stand on a tin roof in a thunderstorm

and say “strike me down”, if that were a genuine penalty”! Gerard then had two legitimate shots, which were dealt with by Abad before the break. All was still hopeful because the away-goal rule would have given Tenerife an aggregate victory. Acosta shaped up well for a pop at goal, but the effort was weak, and Gerard saw his closerange effort go out, off the post. Espanyol then showed some class to take the lead after 56 minutes. Melendo made a nice tuck-back and

Granero blasted the ball into the Tenerife net. Several Tenerife breaks went nowhere as they passed back, looking for another route, only to lose possession of the ball. Tayron launched a hopeful punt into the box, but no head was applied. Brian Martin replaced Alberto, Aitor Sanz came on for Camille, and a good move saw Martin link with Acosta before Inaki found the post. Home sub Navarro could have sealed the tie, but his shot went into the sidenetting as team-mates lurked in acres of space.

Time was running out, and Tenerife, 2-1 down, pushed up. Inaki was in a good position to sling in a cross, but he was caught daydreaming, and a lazy, shortpass forward was picked up easily by Navarro. He ran to the other end, outpacing the backtracking Inaki, and a pass for Garcia allowed him to pick his spot for a giftwrapped goal. Tenerife sub Juan Carlos did rifle an injury-time shot into the roof of the home net, but Espanyol’s third goal had already sealed their fate. A 2-2 draw would have put Tenerife through to the next round, but it was not to be.

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A Waterfall of tears! TWO results went according to form last Friday, when a 180 for Boothen’s Steve helped them inflict an 8-0 defeat at the Waterfall, while Gaffers sent Picasso’s packing by the same score. Palms Pool Bar were the visitors at the Pub, and so many legs could have gone either way. But superior finishing by the home team gave them a 7-1 victory. Sundowners went to Emerald Lounge, and, in a close match, lost 5-3. Spear Chuckers were at Loch-In A, and, after an evening of superb darts, it came down to the trebles, in which the home team’s Wayne, Paul and Dave threw better arrows, to earn a respectable 5-3 win. The battle at the top of Division 2 is still neck and neck, Legends travelling to Marilyns A

and producing brilliant darts for a 6-2 triumph. Sandy’s, not to be outdone, took all eight points in their fine win at Ourplace Breakaways. Although Nauta Nomads lost 6-2 at The Red Devils, it was reported that Mr Kipling would have been proud of the Belgian cakes supplied! Clouseau’s again travelled with only four players, but they did well to take the trebles and a 4-4 draw at Buzzing B’s. Jamie was, again, the star for Lady Macs, who won 6-2 against visiting Loch-In B. However, mention must be given to Ami and Carla, whose throwing was exceptional throughout the night. The battle of the Nauta teams was closely fought all the way, with Joyce giving her all,

division 1 ResultS

Loch-In 5-3 Ourplace Playboys P-P Emerald Lounge 5-3 WaterfalL 0-8 The Pub 7-1 Gaffers 8-0

Spear Chuckers Scruffy Macs SundownerS BootheN Palms Pool BaR PicassoS

division 1 Table

Ourplace Breakaways

The Red Devils Buzzin B’S Pas O Nadas B Lady MacS Nutty NautaS Marilyns A

0-8 Sandys 6-2 Nauta NomadS 4-4 ClouseauS P-P Ourplace PlaygirlS 6-2 Loch-In B 3-5 Naughty NautaS 2-6 LegendS

Table

P W D L F A +- PTS

division 2 Table

1 Gaffers

20 14

3 108 52

108

Table

P W D L F A +- PTS

2 Scruffy Macs

17 14

0 106 30

106

1 Sandys

21 16

1 121 47

121

3 Boothen

18 12

3 104 40

104

2 Legends

21 17

2 119 49

119

4 The Pub

19 11

3 103 49

103

3 Marilyns ‘A’

21 15

5 107 61

107

5 Pas O Nadas ‘A’

19 13

3 101 51

101

4 The Red Devils

21 13

5 104 64

104

6 Phoenix Bar

19 12

6 89

5 Buzzin B’s

21 11

6 96

7 Spear Chuckers

17 10

6 83

6 Naughty Nautas

20 10

6 86

8 The Loch-In ‘A’

-4

7 Pas O Nadas ‘B’

5 84

9 Ourplace Playboys 18

6 71

-2

8 Ourplace Breakaways 21 10 2 9 79 89 -10 79

10 The Tavern ‘A’

3 11 53

91 -38

9 Nauta Nomads

6 77

-6

11 Palms Pool Bar

3 13 46

98 -52

10 The Loch-In ‘B’

-6

12 Waterfall

5 13 44 108 -64

11 Marilyns ‘B’

14 66

94 -28

13 Picasso’s

1 13 42 102 -60

12 Lady Macs

2 12 59

85 -26

14 Emerald Lounge 18

2 14 41 103 -62

13 Bar Leones

5 12 58 102 -44

15 Sundowners

2 14 35 109 -74

and Naughty Nautas overcoming Nut-

CD Marino

ty Nautas by a 5-3 margin.

14 Ourplace Playgirls 17 4 3 10 48 88 -40

15 Clouseau’s

7 13 46 114 -68

16 Nutty Nautas

3 16 45 107 -62

Basketball

Early-birds catch big worm

Lanzarote 1 CD Marino 2

WAS your Sunday morning sleep-in pleasant? No such thing for CD Marino, who had to be at Tenerife North airport at 7am for their game at Lanzarote, such is the devotion of Tercera Division players. But it was well worth the effort as they rose and shone with an excellent victory against a strong home side. Lanzarote scored through Ayoze Perez after 33 minutes, but Marino, with a

division 2 ResultS

few tactical changes to the team, came back strongly with a Kevin Castro strike after 53 minutes. There was no stopping them after that, and, within 10 minutes, Zeben had silenced home fans by hitting the eventual winner, to confirm 12th spot for the blues. There is no game for CD Marino this weekend, so they can enjoy a wellearned, relaxing Sunday morning.

New broom’s clean sweep TWO home games, two wins… it couldn’t have gone better for new Iberostar Tenerife coach Fotios Kaksikaris, and the fans welcomed him as a Greek bearing gifts. His first game was the biggest test. Real Betis were the Saturday visitors in Endesa League action, and it was the poor run of domestic results that prompted the sacking of former coach Nenad Markovic. A good, all-round display put Tenerife back on track with a 87-70 result, which lifted them to eighth position. But they want to be pushing for top spot, so they need to build on that. The quarter scores were 2619, 20-16, 24-19, and a much closer 17-16 final section, as the coach took a chance to look at the depth of his squad. Polish star Mateusz Ponitka, who led the way on 19 points, was well-supported throughout. Tenerife’s European Champions League qualification was already bubbling along nicely, but an extra nudge in the right direction was most welcome.

And they rose to the top of their group with a 90-67 win over Lithuania’s Neptunas Klaipeda on Tuesday evening in La Laguna. The second quarter showed Tenerife at their best as they dominated it 30-16, wiping out the first quarter’s 18-22 reversal. Wrapping up the game, It proved to be a good night’s work as they wrapped it up 19-18 and 23-11. Abromaitis top-scored with 18 points, and Ponitka carried on his hot form with 13.

Now the coach has settled in, he is working on teamstrengthening. Out will go Bosnian Adin Vrabac, a signing by the previous coach, and new addition Kostas Vasiletadis arrived on Wednesday. The 33-year-old, originally from Salonica, is well-known to his fellow Greek, new boss Fotios. Most of the newcomer’s experience has come in Spain, with Malaga, and Bilbao, so there will be no language barrier.

Women’s Volleyball

Thriller goes all the way SOMETIMES you just have to grind a result out, and that’s just what Arona Tenerife Sur did to overcome stubborn visitors CV San Cougat on Saturday in Los Cristianos. It took five sets to separate the teams, before the home side wrapped up another victory in the fifth-set tiebreak for a 3-2 success. It was plain sailing at first for Arona, who won the opening two sets 25-12, and 25-23. But the Barcelona

side dug in to level with 26-24 and 25-23 set wins to provide a grandstand finish. And, thanks to top-form Ivana Popovic, Arona clinched the final set 15-9 to consolidate their sixth place in the Superliga. Their players are also rising up the scoring charts rapidly, with Diaz Oriana sitting 10th. Tomorrow (Saturday), the ladies are on their travels again, visiting VP Madrid for a 7.30pm clash.

www.canarianweekly.com 8th December - 14th December 2017

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