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CHILDREN in North Tenerife are being encouraged, by Santa Cruz Council, to cycle to and from school, instead of being driven there by their mums or dads. Continued on Page 3
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Keep fit, on two wheels Continued from Front The idea comes from the Council, in collaboration with the General Traffic department. They are implementing a European Project, named Project Stars, which hopes to persuade kids to stay healthy. Santa Cruz Mayor Jose Manuel Bermudez says the project is aimed at schools and students, and its goal is to encourage safe travel for youngsters, on foot, or on a saddle. The scheme is focused on children between the ages of six and 19, although the finger is also pointed at parents and teachers alike. The project’s aim, primarily,
is to promote health benefits, but another good reason is that it will improve traffic congestion, as well as traffic flow within the capital’s city centre. Mobility Councillor Vaida Gonzalez says there is a lot of public interest, and that feedback and collaboration from the traffic department is “fantastic”. She also believes that, with firm co-operation, the Stars Project will soon be underway. The Council, depending on the interest and outcome, has pledged to give safety training to specialised technicians and the Local Police. In addition to road security, there are also plans to improve the security
and safety in school surroundings, as well as teaching road-safety and awareness in the schools themselves. The city is already proceeding with road signs in the urban areas of Santa Cruz, so that people can see, and be more aware of, the bikefriendly roads, and those that are not. Mayor Jose Manuel says: “It’s our goal to turn Santa Cruz into a bicycle-friendly city.” But he acknowledges that there could be some difficulties, with obstacles along the way. Nevertheless, he is optimistic that the city will be safe, and well-signposted enough, to enjoy pedalling around on a bike. But Santa Cruz has a lot
of catching-up to do to achieve the progress of other Spanish cities, such as Madrid and Barcelona. And Las Palmas already has five plans underway, which, directly or indirectly, involve bicycles as a means of transport, in the Gran Canaria capital.
Find a Sunday treat for mum WHETHER she is called Mama, Ma, Mum, Mutter or Mother, this Sunday is her day in Spain, as we celebrate Spanish Mother’s Day. And Adeje’s commercial zone, along with the Town Hall, have designed a campaign to encourage you to shop locally, under the slogan “My Mum is the best!” The Adeje Commercial Zone Association (ZAC) is running a series of promotional activities for shoppers, and, this week,
Problem plane’s pilot says: go if you want!
THE captain of a plane, bound for Spain from Gran Canaria, gave passengers a chance to leave the flight, following an aborted takeoff, as well as technical problems, which took three hours to fix.
The Vueling plane returned to its stand after the pilot abandoned the initial take-off, to enable engineers to check it out. They were told by the flight crew that there were some “slight electrical problems”. An hour later, they discovered there was also a computer failure. Once that was fixed, the pilot announced over the public address system that the plane was “apparently normal”. But he also
told them they could disembark if they wanted to. Around 20 people decided on the latter course, which delayed the flight further because their luggage had to be off-loaded before the aircraft’s departure to Bilbao, in northern Spain. The pilot added: “We cannot force anyone to stay on board if they don’t feel safe.” The flight was scheduled for a 6.45pm departure, although it didn’t take off for another three hours. And when it did, the plane was then diverted to another destination because the Bilbao runway was closed for repairs. Finally, the plane landed safely, in the early hours of the morning in Vitoria, and passengers were transferred by bus to Bilbao.
Mayor Jose Manuel adds: “Here’s hoping that all the commitments, which have been agreed this week over several meetings, become reality… sooner than later!” The other hope must be that his grand plans are adopted throughout schools here in the South.
it has mums in mind. So, if you are thinking of buying her something special, or taking her out for lunch or dinner, why not stay local, and promote Adeje’s economy and jobs into the bargain. Adeje has a superb selection of small and medium shops, with a range of excellent products on sale. It is also closer to home, and, with the campaign, there is also a chance to win prizes, or even a cruise. The competition itself runs throughout May, and you can enter by shopping in any of the participating stores.
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National outcry as heartless thugs are given much lighter sentence
Teenager raped by five-man gang still awaits true justice TENS of thousands of people throughout Spain have been protesting bitterly, since the alleged rapist “Wolf Pack” were sentenced by a court last week on a lesser charge of “sexual abuse”. The five Sevilla men, one a Guardia Civil officer, and another a soldier, were accused of gang-raping a Madrid teenager two years ago, in the early hours, during Pamplona’s “Running of the Bulls” festival’s nine-day span. They then boasted about their “conquest” by spreading videos of their inexcusable actions, via a group on WhatsApp. Following a highly-anticipated trial in Navarre, criticised widely as being more of a “cross-examination of the victim”, then just 18, the accused were found guilty of the lesser charge, despite their own, contradictory, video proof. Guardia officer Antonio Manuel Guerrero, plus José Ángel Prenda, Alfonso Cabezuelo, Jesús Escudero and Ángel Boza, were each sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment, and five years’ probation, as well as being ordered, individually, to pay the victim 10,000 euros. Guerrero was also fined 900 euros for stealing the girl’s phone after the brutal attack. After the verdict, protesters in Pamplona shouted: “This justice is bull****,” as well as “It’s not abuse, it’s rape,” and “If they touch one of us, they touch all of us.” A noisy demonstration also took place outside Madrid’s Justice Ministry the same evening. The prosecution had been seeking 22 years for each attacker, and 250,000 euros in compensation to the victim.
But the five-strong gang received just nine years’ imprisonment after being found guilty of “continuous sexual abuse”. That carries a lesser sentence than rape because it does not involve violence or intimidation. The young woman had told a Madrid court how the five men, who called themselves the “Wolf Pack” in a WhatsApp group, took turns to assault her in the lobby of a secluded building, during the festival. The victim admitted she had kissed one of the defendants willingly. She was walking towards his car when the other four men joined them, and took her to the secluded spot. “When we arrived at the building entrance, I became so scared,” she told the court. “They took off my pants and bra, and started unbuttoning my top. Then they grabbed my jaw.” She said she was fro-
zen with fear, and didn’t know what else to do but submit. “I just closed my eyes,” she added. “I was in a state of shock.” She said the men talked to each other only, while they took turns raping her. “I could not even look at their faces. I only remember seeing their tattoos. I remember them laughing and one of them saying, ‘Hey man, it’s my turn!’” The woman told the court she’d had nightmares and insomnia ever since, and had periods of deep depression, in which she “did not want to do anything”. The stricken teenager, later found crying on a bench, described her attackers to the police, who arrested the five men, the following day. As news of the ruling emerged, protests began to take shape across the country, mostly led by women’s groups.
In Madrid, police estimated that 10,000 people congregated in front of the Justice Ministry. “We are incensed that rape in Spain costs nine years,” said Carlota Álvarez, of the Madrid Feminist Movement, which organised the demonstration. Seville protestors held up signs reading, “Sister, I believe you”, while 36-yearold Aurora Adalid protested with her five-month-old daughter in her arms. She said she felt defenceless and vulnerable, and did not want her daughter to experience fear. “I don’t know what it is that they consider violence,” she said. Rocío Bedmar, 61, added: “It seems that women cannot go out partying, because, if they do, that seems to give men the right to rape them.” In Barcelona, 6,000 people stood inside Sant Jaume square holding signs that read: “Whatever they say, it’s not abuse, it’s gang rape!” Barcelona Mayor Ada Co-
lau, who joined the protest, had earlier tweeted: “Sister, #josiqueetcrec [I believe you], and I am angry that after the violence of multiple rape, you now have to suffer the violence of #patriarchaljustice. “You are not alone. Today, there will be thousands of us taking to the streets and joining our voices to yours.” Eugenia and Susana, two 18-year-old students protesting in A Coruña, in the north-western region of Galicia, said: “She has been judged more harshly than the men. Under these conditions, nobody will dare file a complaint.” And Elisa David, a prison worker protesting outside Valencia City Hall, said she was shocked at the ruling. She added: “I teach at the prison and I am constantly seeing extremely-long sentences being served by people who have barely done anything. So this ruling seems like a joke to me.”
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Tenerife target for Wonder Woman 2
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Vet used puppies to smuggle his heroin
SHE can fight off the super villains, but the iconic, Amazon warrior of DC Comics cannot fight off the attractions of Tenerife.
The hotly-anticipated, Wonder Woman 2 sequel will be premiered in November 2019, following filming in Tenerife later this year, after initial work in the UK this month. More-mature readers may still yearn for the rather cheesey TV series from the 1970s, starring Lynda Carter. But Gal Gadot made the red-white-and-blue outfit her own on the big screen, last year. America director Patty Jenkins will be behind the camera for the latest adventures of the Warner Brothers’ saga. Apart from her eye-catching, figure-hugging costume, Wonder Woman has an invisble plane… look out for that at Tenerife South airport! It’s another big scalp for the Tenerife Film Commision, following on from blockbusters like Clash of the Titans, and Jason Bourne, which have, recently, featured extended filming on the island.
A VET, arrested in Spain for, allegedly, trafficking heroin inside puppies, is facing trial in the United States. Authorities claim a drugtrafficking gang used dogs to send liquid heroin from Colombia to the US. Venezuelan veterinarian Andres Lopez Elorza, 33, was arrested in Spain in 2015 in connection with a raid at a Colombian clinic he ran. There, authorities found three kilos of heroin implanted inside three puppies. The vet, who has now been extradited to New York, was expected to appear in Brooklyn federal court this week.
Expats need their own MPs here, says teacher A SCOTTISH expat, who is calling on the UK Government to introduce MPs for Britons living abroad, has already launched a petition for support. Alastair Stewart, a schoolteacher in Almeria, has attracted more than 1,000 signatures so far, and the 30-year-old, from Edinburgh, said his motivation came from a “profound sense of powerlessness” following the EU referendum. “Brexit has shown that, when things go foul, you need someone,” said Mr Stewart, a former Scottish Parliament press officer. The only point-of-contact now for expats is the British Embassy, or their constituent MP, back in the UK. “The problem is that there’s a massive concentration of expatriates living on the Costa del Sol and Spain,” he said. “But they’re scattered from around 650 constituencies in the UK, and, even if we all band together, we have no direct person with whom to speak. That’s 650 different MPs… and 650 ways to waste their time!” Mr Stewart, who divides his time between Spain, Edinburgh and Macedonia, believes there should
be UK MPs representing expats in every foreign country. Other countries, including Germany and France, already have MPs who represent the expats living there. The teacher aims to collect 100,000 signatures, which is the required number for a petition to be considered for debate in Parliament.
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The Cross of ages
Woman gored to death
A WOMAN died after being pinned against a barrier and gored in a bullring in southern Spain. She was watching a “toros ensogados” (angry bull) event, which has been celebrated since the16th Century at Beas de Segura, in JaenJaen, Andalucia. The event, which forms part of the San Marcos festival, attracts thousands of visitors. The Barcelona-born victim, who lived in Girona, died in hospital from her injuries. Police believe the woman was not participating in the event, actively, but was actually trying to leave the bullring when the incident occurred. The town’s San Marcos celebrations are designated an event of tourist interest in Andalucia.
Simon says Yes to gold!
SIMON MANLEY, the British Ambassador to Spain, has been awarded a gold medal to recognise his work as a “great promoter of relations” between the UK and Spain. He was presented with a golden shield by the provincial government of Malaga, to mark the “Day of the Province” in a glittering ceremony. in Monday. The 50-year-old father-of-three became Ambassador to Spain in October 2013, after joining the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in 1990, and working his way up through the ranks.
Parents’ costly boozers
IF you are still wondering why floral crosses popped up all over the South yesterday (Thursday), the answer is simple: it was Día de la Cruz (Day of the Cross). Many of Adeje’s villages were busy, making these
delightful crosses, with resident associations decorating them, as they do every year. Artistic Heritage Councillor Juan Desiderio Afonso Ruiz, said: “This is a very old tradition, which we have revived in recent years,
thanks, mainly, to the enthusiasm and participation of our resident associations. “The Council has been delighted to work with them, donating the wooden bases and helping with the material needed for the 20 crosses on display.”
Our future looks green UNDER-AGE drinkers could soon land their parents with fines as a new law is being considered in Spain. The probability follows a report from the Mixed Committee on Drug Problems, which has proposed new measures to crack down on minors’ binge-drinking. The tradition among Spanish minors of drinking in the street, known as botellon, is blamed for the growing problem of under-age drinking. A new law, regulating alcohol, is almost sure to be introduced, as the Spanish Health Ministry assesses the report’s findings. But the document suggests that teens and their parents could choose to take part in educational workshops, instead of paying a fine. It also states that there should be tighter control over premises selling alcohol, and even the closure of establishments, which are hotspots for under-age drinkers. Every year, around 6,000 teens in Spain go into a coma, through excessive alcohol consumption.
The road-rage cabbie
A TAXI driver, exhibiting road-rage, was arrested after running over a man with whom he was arguing. The 42-year-old, from Calvia, had been rowing with the driver of the car in front, according to witnesses. When the other driver started to approach him, he put his foot down and hit him, causing the victim to fall on top of the car. The cabbie then drove around, with the man on the bonnet, until he swerved hard enough to throw him off. Both men had behaved aggressively, according to witnesses, because the victim was trying to punch through the taxi’s windscreen.
BETWEEN El Medano and Abades, on Granadilla’s Poligono Industrial Estate, lies ITER, the Technological Institute of Renewable Energies. It is spotted easily from the
TF-1 motorway because of its gigantic wind turbines and solar panels, which contribute so much to Tenerife’s green future. That’s because they combine to create enough electricity to power an impressive 10% of the entire island’s needs.
ITER also houses research divisions for Environment, Technology and Renewable Energies, as well as a software advancement department. You can even book a four-day stay in some of ITER’s space-age “Bioclimatic Houses”, for around 350 euros at this time of the year.
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Spanish-Irish ferry link launches at the weekend
THE Brittany Ferries company is launching the first direct ferry link between Spain and Ireland this Sunday (6th May).
It will offer two return sailings a week, from Cork to Santander, in northern Spain, and passengers can expect a comfortable, no-frills service. Although different from the cruise-ferry experience associated with Brittany Ferries in Ireland, the ship will offer comfortable, en-suite cabins, lounges, self-service dining, shopping and a café/bar. The MV Connemara ship, which has been chartered for the service, will follow the successful economy model Brittany Ferries has established, on services from the UK to France and Spain. A Brittany Ferries spokesperson said: “If you’re looking for value and a more simple service direct to Spain, the Connemara service could be just right for you.” Crossings will take approximately 26 hours, with departures from Cork on Wednesdays and Fridays. The ship’s 120 cabins feature beds for up to four passengers, and some will be pet-friendly. The Connemara will carry around 500 passengers, with space for 195 cars, and the company expects a 50/50 split between passengers and freight.
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Couple left desolate by squatter thieves A DEVASTATED expat couple, whose Spanish home was taken over by squatters while they were on holiday, have been left “with nothing” after the occupiers fled with their belongings.
“We haven’t got a change of clothes… they even took our underwear,” said Anita Pillay, 69, who has lived in Torremolinos with husband Tony for 15 years. The couple flew to London for a three-week break to visit her elderly mother. But on their return, they found the locks on their front door had been changed, and a group of Romanians, “at least five”, had moved in. Anita, a South-Africanborn, former teacher, poured her heart out at her Avenida de los Manantiales apartment. “Last Friday the lawyer called, telling me that the judge had issued a court
order, which said the squatters would have to leave by Sunday. “But when we went there early that day, they were still inside, so I called the lawyer, who said we should take the documents to the police station. “The police said we had to return to court to get a letter, or get an official to call them, before they could do anything. “I eventually persuaded an officer to talk to the lawyers, who didn’t even read the resolution, but
they agreed to come with us at 11am on Monday.” A tearful Anita added: “When we got inside, we were horrified to see they had run off with literally everything they could lay their hands on. “What kind of person takes bars of soap and halfempty cleaning products? I’m now terrified that I’ll never be able to see my mum and dad again. “We’ve lost so much money, and the lawyer has already said we won’t get anything back.”
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Notorious brothers running the cartel in ‘narco town’, and it’s hurting our police A DRUG cartel in southern Spain’s “narco town” is growing stronger by the day, thanks to the return of two ruthless brothers.
Six Cadiz gangs have joined forces to form the Castañitas Cartel, said to be headed by Antonio and Francisco Tejon. Police fear losing control, after realising the clans are now adopting identical structures to the Colombian drug cartels, which saw the South American country spiral into a virtual civil war in the 1980s. The AUGC police union has warned recent promises from the government, to increase funding and officer numbers, are little more than ‘band aids’, and will not be enough. A huge 80% of drug-related arrests in Spain happen in Cadiz, compared with 14% in Almeria and just 5% in Valencia. In the Campo de Gibraltar, at least 3,000 of its 63,000 population are working for drug-traffickers. And brothers Antonio and Francisco are believed to be running the show after grouping together six gangs to form a successful international smuggling operation. There are some 25 other gangs in the region, most of whom operate on their own, but authorities fear they could soon be enticed by the growing cartel. The Tejon brothers have, reportedly, returned to La Linea, after a brief exile in Morocco. Each gang, under their growing empire, is said to be responsible for different parts of the smuggling operation, including sea transportation, picking up cargo from the beaches and hiding the drugs in safe houses. The Tejon clan, including brothers, children, wives and more, are, allegedly, all
Danger signs: Drug gangs causing real panic by linking up
dedicated to the smuggling of drugs, mostly hashish. Police estimate Antonio and Francisco have around 20-30 million euros in cash, hidden around La Linea de la Concepcion. And apart from their 24-orso bank accounts, it is believed that they became known for throwing huge parties, complete with prostitutes and paid-off police officers. They lived in luxury mansions in La Linea, and
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weren’t afraid to flaunt their cash on social media. The brothers fled to Morocco last year, after some 30 colleagues were arrested, but police intelligence says they are back… and this time they mean business! Concerned cops say they have brought with them a rise in violence, and brazen aggression against lawenforcers, especially when they have detected a stash. There have been at least
15 attacks against police vehicles in the last three years, and one recent ramming of a cop car went viral, after being compared with a scene from hit Netflix series Narcos. Meanwhile, gangs have begun hiring ruthless assassins to guard drug lords and precious cargo, while traffickers are dressing up as Guardia Civil officers to rob their rivals. And this means that Spain’s law-enforcers are ever more at risk. Two small gangs have been jailed this week after police seized a batch of uniforms, identical to the real deal. Juan Fernández, national spokesperson of the AUGC police union, said: “People do not know if the guards and the police are real. “We feel afraid, but we cannot allow these gangs to organise themselves.” Fernandez has called for an education or employment plan in the area, given
that 40% of the people are unemployed. Among the young, it is even more startling, with 80% unemployed. Worryingly, it means they are easy targets for traffickers looking for new recruits. Meanwhile, the Algeciras Guardia Civil, who cover the Campo de Gibraltar, have just 1,100 agents, which is about one-third the size of the drug-gangs’ 3,000-strong workforce. The situation is almost desperate. Traffickers have the latest technology to help avoid detection, while their huge profits may have already begun paying-off police. That is the fear of police chiefs, who suspect corruption could have begun creeping in. It is a tactic mastered by notorious kingpin Pablo Escobar. He believed everyone had a price, and he paid local police millions over the years to look the other way.
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Loro Parque’s orca is given the legal seal of approval, eight times! THE Netherlands administrative and judicial authorities have again condemned complaints by activist organisation Free Morgan Foundation (FMF) against Loro Parque… no fewer than eight times!
The Ultrecht Court ruled that the CITES decision (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), granted to Morgan the orca by the Dutch authorities, was in accordance with the law. It was also granted in accordance with both European Community and CITES regulations. Likewise, these rulings have again highlighted that Loro Parque has the highestquality facilities, as all the judicial and administrative authorities have stated repeatedly. It offers the animals excellent welfare conditions, including the orca Morgan and the rest of the pod of orcas in the Parque. For the park, it is most important that both the judicial and administrative bodies, with competence in this area, recognise and highlight the excellent conditions of Loro Parque, because these affirmations come from bodies and authorities which are absolutely impartial and independent. These are made, despite the continuous and denigrating
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Cops nab car-thief - spotted by owner THE man who stole a Citroën Berlingo, with a six-year-old son on board in Los Cristianos, has been arrested. The youngster’s mother, who left the engine running while attempting to complete an errand, spotted her car, and the thief, in Valle San Lorenzo last Thursday. Local and National Police collaborated to nab the 30-year-old, who was detained in the cells at the main Las Américas Police Station, awaiting the result of a police probe, and, almost certainly, a court appearance. The stolen vehicle was discovered with false licence plates, which were fixed after the theft.
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campaigns of these radical groups, which strive, constantly, to defame and discredit Loro Parque with their lies and falsehoods. They distort the truth, and show clear contempt for the courts when they do not decide in their favour. During this process, Loro Parque has made itself available to the CITES authority to provide all the information necessary. Now, in addition to reaffirming the Parque’s position, the ruling acknowledges that Morgan’s CITES permit does not exclude breeding. It also recognises that scientific and conservation activities are carried out with the killer whales in Loro Parque. For the Free Morgan
Foundation to initiate a case in Spain, because it believes that Morgan is in poor form, its officials and members would have to provide evidence. However, as in all previous reports and campaigns, it has been demonstrated that the Loro Parque orcas are in good condition. They have one of the most modern facilities in the world, and are cared for by qualified and experienced staff. They also receive the most appropriate care for their species. Morgan has been in Loro Parque’s care since 2011. The decision to transfer her, to OrcaOcean’s spacious, fully-equipped facilities there, was taken to provide her with adequate living conditions and, in
particular, to meet her needs for social interaction. This decision was taken, then, by the Dutch authorities, based on the opinions of independent experts, because Morgan’s return to nature was an unviable option. The only other option for this animal was euthanasia! Loro Parque is supported by all the relevant administrative bodies (CITES in the Netherlands and Spain, the Spanish Zoos Inspectorate and the Spanish animal welfare authorities), which reject FMF’s demands and interpretations of the CITES permit. Therefore, FMF is the only entity which supports the release of Morgan the orca.
A BRITISH expat has been arrested on suspicion of sharing child pornography on the Costa del Sol. The 63-year-old, based in Mijas, was caught by National Police at Malaga airport, after returning from a trip to the Canary Islands. Police had been alerted to someone downloading and sharing child pornography online. Authorities, who traced the person’s computer IP address to Mijas, identified the expat. Following a court order, police searched the expat’s home and found a laptop and a storage device, which contained various files displaying “clear paedophilia content”. Officials also confirmed that the accused had shared numerous, explicit videos and pictures of children. But he had, reportedly, deleted the files before police searched the property.
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Golf del Sur welcomes Vym Canarias WE all know that buying a house can be stressful, from finding the right property, to negotiating the sale price and obtaining financing. And this is as true of Tenerife as it is anywhere. Property searching, whether for a holiday home or a permanent move, can be a roller coaster of a ride. What area should you buy in? Should it be an independent property, or on a complex? How important is a pool - or a view? And that’s before you have even got into the offer process, and the final paperwork. Add into the mix the potential language problem, and the whole thing can be quite daunting. Luckily, our staff at Vym Canarias are experienced professionals, who will hold your hand throughout, and ensure that your property search, here in Tenerife, is an enjoyable one. Spring is proving to be an exceptionally-busy time for Vym Canarias. We are now sponsoring the lunchtime show on Oasis Fm, every weekday. Tune in from 12-3pm for the latest
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However, what really sets us apart from the competition is that we always go the extra mile for our customers. And before you say every estate agent on the island claims the same thing, how many of them are by their clients’ side, every step of the way, from initial viewings, through to signing on the dotted line? We will also help with all those pesky little things
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Tenerife Loves Karaoke - heat 3 THE third heat of Tenerife Loves Karaoke, sponsored by Roy’s Pizza and Indian Tandoori Restaurant, headed back to Los Cristianos this week. It gave two people the chance to progress into the semi-finals, with the chance to win 1,000 euros, and perform at this year’s Tenerife Entertainment Awards. For the second week in a row, Tenerife Loves Karaoke was hosted in another new venue, Happy Days on the El Mirador strip, Los Cristianos. This part of the town is a favourite with karaoke singers, and the Tenerife Loves Karaoke competition. As with the previous heats, Happy Days was full, and there was not a seat to be had. With a slightly-delayed start, because of Champions’ League Football (well done Liverpool), host Gordon Slayney got proceedings underway with Steve singing I’ll Never Fall In Love Again, followed by Janet (a TLK favourite) performing Something Gotta Hold, and then John
with a great version of Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues. Next to take the stage was Muriel, who performed the beautiful Take That Look Off Your Face, a hit written by musical-theatre composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber. Dawn sang next, with what is a rarity this year with an Adele number, To Make You Feel My Love, which the crowd loved. Next was Mick with Quando Quando Quando, the Engelbert Humperdinck version, followed by Zoe, bringing the house down with Purple Rain. After Zoe we had Clive on stage, singing Little
White Bull. Then Angie sang Imagine, and last, but not least, Megan performed Jar of Hearts, receiving the biggest applause of the night. After a short break, the judges confirmed who would be going into the sing-off, and they were announced as being Mick, Zoe, Dawn and John. Gordon invited all four on stage, taking their second song choices. Proceedings got underway with Zoe singing rock classic, Sweet Child of Mine. Following Zoe was Mick with Can’t Take my Eyes off You, Dawn singing Ironic, and, finally, John with
Rocket Man. What a great sing-off, and what a great, fun night. The four judges had a hard job determining who would be going through to the semi-finals. All the singers performed brilliantly, and gave everyone at Happy Days a fun-filled night. However, two contestants needed to be put through to the semi-finals, and it was confirmed that the successful pair were Zoe and John. Each received their heat trophies, and meal vouchers from this year’s sponsors, Roy’s Pizza and Indian Tandoori Restaurant. We would like to thank
everyone who entered at Happy Days, as well as the owners and staff who made this another memorable heat. The next heat of Tenerife Loves Karaoke is on Wednesday 9th May at The Theatre Bar, San Eugenio, Costa Adeje. If you would like to enter, to be in a chance of winning 1,000 euros, the chance to perform at this year’s Tenerife Entertainment Awards, and meals from this year’s sponsor, Roy’s Pizza and Indian Tandoori, call 822 14 15 17, or you can register, directly, at the venue. Don’t forget; you have to be in it, to win it!
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Ex-magnate Cursach set free, on bail of 1m-euros
DISGRACED former nightlife magnate Tolo Cursach has been released on bail for a mammoth one million euros, following the failure of his three previous attempts. The “King of the Night’s” lawyer convinced three judges he was no longer a flight risk, despite facing 80 years in prison. And he raised the money in just five hours, despite having his bank accounts frozen as part of the investigation. Cursach, who had been inside for 14 months, had been charged with homicide, drug-trafficking, bribery and corruption. In total, he faces 16 separate charges, including extortion, coercion, crimes against public finances, money-laundering and the illegal possession of weapons.
The Mallorca-born nightclub magnate was allowed to leave Palma jail via a side door, to avoid having to face the media. His release goes against concerns from former Judge Penalva that, once out of prison, he could intimidate key witnesses in the on-going case. But the new judge ruled that he is not a flight risk, given his “solid” family and business links on the island and his old age, along with a willingness for him to list his property as collateral. The judge also insisted that there had been no reports of a witness being intimidated in connection to the investigation, for over six months. Terms of Cursach’s bail include his appearance at court on the first Monday of every month.
Woman too frightened to report firm’s rotten meat A WOMAN working for a company accused of selling rotten and out-ofdate quality meat, said she was too frightened to report its illegal practices. Her job was to distribute the meat around Mallorca, but she admitted knowing that much of the meat was months, even years,
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out of date. Three men were arrested in Marratxi after the salmonellainfected meat was sold around the island, including to Michelin-star restaurants. Police were alerted after a customer complained about the quality of meat. And complaints about salmon and squid which had been purchased, were also lodged. In March, police discovered 30,000 kilos of expired,
frozen meat, in a processing facility, now shut down, which was ready to be purchased by the public. The group have been charged for crimes against public health, as well as forgery after, allegedly, changing and falsifying expiry dates. Officials also deny failing to pay employees for extra hours they worked, and for depriving workers of adequate holidays.
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Spain’s sunken-galleon battle with Columbia for its untold millions A SUNKEN galleon full of gold coins and precious stones, for which both Spain and Colombia claim ownership, would cost 57.2 million euros to bring to the surface, according to a recent estimate. The San José was, famously, shot down by British pirates on 8th June 1708, off the Cartagena de Indias coast, on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. From Spain, it was heading for Cartagena, now a popular tourism destination, having stopped at the Portobelo fair in Panamá to collect a consignment of 11 million gold and silver coins, worth an absolute fortune. Also on board are several million emeralds, pearls and other precious stones, according to historical
archives. Its exact location was not known until 4th December, 2015. The sunken San José. and its lucrative cargo, are a hugely-famous chapter in history throughout Spain and Colombia. In fact, Gabriel García Márquez, the late Colombian Nobel Literature Prize winner, dedicates several pages of his iconic novel, Love in the Time of Cholera,
to the hero, who attempted to locate the ship and its treasures, to win the heroine’s heart. Spain claims UNESCO is supporting its claim of ownership for the San José, since it was originally a “State-owned” vessel. But Colombia officials insist their country is the rightful proprietor, because the treasures were being taken there when
the British shot it down. However, both countries have expressed their willingness to reach “an amicable agreement”. Meanwhile, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos says public and private associations will be engaged if the San José is brought to the surface; thus saving taxpayers’ funds. He pledges that the government will “evaluate the proposals”, along with its technical teams, and “approve the most convenient”. Columbia’s intention right now is to award the contract for refloating the boat to Maritime Archaeology Consultants Switzerland AG, “unless anyone else is interested”. The Heritage Ministry of President Santos believes that the “historical, scientific and cultural significance of the ship” would attract a high number of foreign visitors, both the general public and specialists.
Sexy films will shock island’s clean-up bid ADULT film-makers are advertising across UK internet websites, offering free holidays to Mallorca, and cash for “ladies, aged 18-40”. It is a real blow for island officials, who are trying to clean up the holiday island’s image. They have already banned cheap
alcohol promotions, and limited the number of revellers on club crawls. There are also proposals to make boozecruises illegal.
The adverts, posted on internet portals, say the film-makers are “looking for amateur first-timers for an adult ‘girl-next-door’ shoot this summer”.
They add: “If you’ve ever fancied, or considered, adult work, and a few days in the sun in July or August, get in touch, stating your age and location, and any July dates you’re not free. Send at least two photographs.” The organisers, who say interviews and castings will take place from mid-May, describe the employment as “full time”.
EasyJet win crown, with flying colours LOOKING for cheap flights? Check out easyJet’s 2018 offering because the company has been named “best value airline for shorthaul”.
The budget company, based at Luton, topped the list by Skyscanner researchers, who studied popular airlines to determine which one offered passengers the best deal, cash-wise. But though the ticket is cheap, it doesn’t mean the extras will be, so Skyscanner considered a host of features, as well as average flight prices, including baggage costs, seat reservations and onboard catering. EasyJet proved to offer the best value overall, closely followed by Eurowings. Third place was shared by KLM and Swiss airlines, followed by Vueling Airlines, fourth, and Lufthansa, fifth. Despite being named Europe’s best low-cost airline, Jet2 was sixth, with British Airways, FlyBe and Air France jointseventh. But despite offering the lowest flight prices, Ryanair didn’t feature on the list, because of all the weirdand-wonderful extras the airline charges. John Ritchie, Skyscanner’s Senior Growth Manager, said: “When booking flights, travellers can often be confused by what is deemed to be a bargain, and what isn’t. “It’s very easy for travellers to book a great flight deal, only to realise that the extra costs for baggage and seat reservations have taken them over budget. “Whether a flight deal is of value to a traveller is determined by the needs of that traveller, and what he or she deems to be important.”
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No laughing matter as Benidorm’s blown out
BENIDORM, the long-running, awardwinning ITV sitcom said farewell on Wednesday after its final episode, following a fantastic 10series run, which kept viewers in stitches.
Television chiefs decided to call it a day because ratings were falling, and days before the final show, creator Derren Litten told his Twitter followers: “Crazy to think Wednesday will be the last episode of Benidorm! “I created the series over 11 years ago, wrote it, gueststarred in it and ended up directing it. It’s difficult
to think what else there is to do! Thank you for watching!” The series features an cast of holiday-makers and staff at Benidorm’s all-inclusive Solana Hotel, on Spain’s Costa Blanca. The axe dropped, only weeks after Litten tweeted: “Apparently The Sun are running a story tomorrow on how Benidorm has been cancelled. Don’t make me f****** laugh! (I enjoyed that story after series 6. And 7 and 8 and 9).” The newspaper actually claimed that Benidorm’s run was nearing its end, and would be axed by ITV because of dwindling audience numbers. The same newspaper also
claimed that Litten had already left the show, and had signed a contract with the BBC to write a new sitcom, supposedly set in Scarborough, for them. They suggested the new series would focus on a similar group of characters to those in Benidorm, and be set in a karaoke bar in the seaside town. A TV source, quoted by the newspaper, said: “The ratings have started to drop off, and a number of the fans’ favourites have left, so it feels as though the time is right to let it go out while it’s still on a high.” Just over 4.3 million fans tuned in for the first show of Series 10, which was a 400,000 drop on the previous year.
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Healthy non-drinkers outlive booze brigade PEOPLE who enjoy one or more alcoholic drinks daily find it more difficult to fight off harmful complaints, suggests a new study. The booze is said to have an excess of harmful, oral bacteria and a drought of healthy bacteria. Some 10% of American adults are estimated to be heavy drinkers, which, experts define as consuming one or more drinks per day for women, and two or more drinks daily for men. There is a variety of research into the positives and negatives of alcohol consumption, with evidence that moderate drinkers live longer than non-drinkers. And having more than five drinks weekly increases the likelihood of lifethreatening cancers. Previous studies, examining the link between alcohol consumption and disease, have identified an increased risk of developing head and neck cancers, as well as gastro-intestinal cancers. However, this new study is the first of its kind to compare, directly, drinking levels, and their effect on oral bacteria. The researchers examined more than 1,000 people,
aged between 55-87, who enrolled in national cancer trials. Each person provided a mouthwash sample, along with information about his or her alcohol consumption. The participants were sorted into three groups: 70 non-drinkers, 614 moderate drinkers and 160 heavy drinkers. The results were plotted on graphs to determine how bacteria differed in drinkers and teetotallers. The drinkers were found to have higher levels of potentially-harmful bacteria, used commonly in food supplements meant to prevent sickness. “Our study offers clear evidence that drinking is bad for maintaining a healthy balance of microbes in the mouth,” said study author Jiyoung Ahn, an epidemiologist at the NYU School of Medicine. That could help explain why drinking, like smoking, leads to bacterial changes, already tied to cancer and chronic disease. But she stressed that the research was far from determining if there could be a way to regulate levels, to be more similar to those found in non-drinkers.
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Pension advice in Spain By Paul Montague
Partner, blevins Franks
WITH Brexit approaching, and more options than ever for UK pensions, quality advice for expatriates is crucial.
While any financial transaction brings a degree of risk, pensions are often the cornerstone of a comfortable retirement, so getting it wrong can be disastrous. Indeed, we are sometimes approached by people who have made the wrong pension choice with another firm, and found it very costly to rectify. These six tips can help you get it right first time: 1. Check your pension adviser is regulated by the UK Financial Conduct
Authority (FCA) Regulated companies must meet certain standards and act in the best interests of their clients. While taking regulated advice is compulsory for people looking to transfer “finalsalary” pension benefits worth £30,000+, it is strongly recommended for anyone considering their pension options. An online search of a provider’s full name plus “FCA” should reveal more about their relationship with the
UK drug smuggler is facing 18-year stretch
BRIAN Charrington, a British drugs baron, is standing trial this week in Alicante’s provincial High Court, accused of drugs offences. He and eight henchmen face 18-year prison terms for bringing cocaine into Spain aboard a leisure craft, via Altea, in Alicante Blanca. The drugs, ready for distribution, were found in a villa, one of Charrington’s 10 Costa Blanca properties, which, police believe, provided bolt-holes for fugitives from British and international justice.
National Police raided his Calpe home in July 2013, and he was one of the UK’s 10 most-wanted criminals. They impounded assets worth five million euros, which included 200kg of cocaine and 500,000 euros in cash, in addition to several top-of-the-range vehicles and six boats. Seven people were arrested in Spain and six in Venezuela, during a joint investigation involving police in Spain, the UK, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil and Colombia. Charrington was notorious for maintaining his own Wikipedia entry, which he updated, meticulously,
with details of his exploits as the head of an international drugs network. The narco-trafficker had been imprisoned previously in the UK, France and Germany, as well as Spain, where he was arrested in Calpe, Valencia, in 1997, with four tons of hashish. The operation leading to Charrington’s arrest, which began in 2010, was based on his girlfriend, who’d had a previous relationship with Alain Coelier, a French drugtrafficker and career criminal. He was shot that year in La Nucia, together with a bodyguard.
regulator, and link to their record in the Financial Services Register. 2. Consider all your options Many expatriates benefit from transferring UK pension funds to a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS). Advantages include more flexibility with withdrawals, such as the option to take Euros or Pounds, and freedom to pass benefits to heirs, other than your spouse. However, a QROPS will not suit everyone, and is not always the most taxefficient solution. With expert planning, pension funds can, potentially, be restructured in arrangements that provide additional tax benefits for Spanish residents, so take time to explore alternative options. 3. Get personalised, crossborder tax advice The Spanish tax treatment of pensions differs from the UK, and is highly complex. Under certain circumstances, for example, it may be possible to receive 92% of an annuity taxfree in Spain, but the rules are far from straightforward. Many pension advisers claim understanding of Spanish taxation, but may not have the full expertise to navigate issues such as Spanish succession, wealth and income tax mitigation, in the context of your overall situation. This can lead to a muchhigher tax bill than necessary, for you and your heirs. 4. Beware of pension scams and offers that are “too good to be true”. Be extremely cautious of “advice” from a company that has cold-called you, and never sign anything under pressure. Check the provider’s credentials, including their crossborder experience and
understanding of Spanish taxation, to avoid the risk of tax penalties, or even losing everything to fraud. Remember: with unregulated companies, there is no recourse if things go wrong. 5. Research other peoples’ experience Testimonials, particularly word-of-mouth recommendations from people you trust, can provide reassurance, and indicate a business is doing things the right way. Look for consumer reviews, ask around your local community and follow up any references. Be mindful, however, that other peoples’ situations might be quite different from yours. What works for them may not necessarily work for you. 6. Look at the whole picture Pensions should form just part of your overall, financial plan. Your adviser should look at your pensions in the context of your unique circumstances and wider situation, including residency, your other assets, tax and estate planning, to establish the most suitable strategy for you and your family. With some current opportunities not expected to survive post-Brexit, there may be limited time to take advantage of today’s freedoms. While you should not rush into any decisions, review your pension options, without delay, to make sure you are in the best position to enjoy your retirement in Spain. Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change. Individuals should seek personalised advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www. blevinsfranks.com
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Peter Kay’s Car Share Unscripted News
Red Ape: Saving The Orangutan
Thursday 10th May, BBC2, 21.00
For the last decade, a team of frontline medics has been fighting to save Borneo’s critically endangered orangutans. Armed with cameras, International Animal Rescue has documented their struggle: pulling apes from devastated jungle, giving emergency medical care, rehabilitating, and releasing the healthiest orangutans back into the wild. This is both the story of their life-saving work and of how one of our closest wild relatives has been pushed to the brink of extinction. Combining genuine rescue footage with contributions from experts throughout, this Natural World documentary looks toward the future and asks what hope remains to save the orangutan.
Monday 7th May, BBC1, 22.00 The BAFTA award winning Car Share returns to BBC One with a special improvised episode. Car Share Unscripted will feature Peter Kay and Sian Gibson ad-libbing as John and Kayleigh. The entire show follows them home on their daily commute and features what was filmed whilst driving around with no script. When the show was announced late last year Peter said: “We were always very fond of ad libbing around the script when we were filming the series so we decided to see what would happen if we took the script away and just relied on just our chemistry alone, reacting to whatever came on the radio.”
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Athletics: Diamond League Doha Highlights Sunday 6th May, BBC2, 18.00
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Gabby Logan introduces highlights of the first Diamond League meeting of the season from Doha which features a field packed with the world’s top athletes and stars. One of the many highlights from the event at the Khalifa International Stadium - which will host next year’s world athletics championships – is a head to head battle in the women’s 100m between Olympic champion Elaine Thompson and 200m World champion Dafne Schippers.
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Britain’s Fat Fight With Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Wednesday 9th May, BBC1, 21.00
Britain is already the most obese country in Western Europe, and if current trends c than 50 per cent of us will be obese by 2050. Two-thirds of us are already overweight or obese, and there’s no doubt that our poor d exercise is slowly killing us, as well as crippling the NHS. After smoking, obesity is th cause of premature death in the UK. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is on a mission to try and do something about this health new BBC One series, he is going to challenge some of the biggest food companies a chains to be more honest about what they are selling. Hugh’s going to ask the Gov they’re doing to tackle this crisis. And he’s going to see if it is possible to change the ea whole city by challenging the people of Newcastle to lose 100,000 lbs in a year. Over the last year, Hugh has had considerable success changing the behaviour of some food retailers and producers. In this episode, Hugh looks at junk food marketing vers that is spent on vegetable marketing and healthy eating, and he’s shocked by the resul helps get healthy adverts up in schools and in shops across the country, the results are Hugh also learns that there are some simple and obvious changes which could be surgeries that could help prevent obesity-related diseases, like putting weighing scal waiting room and making it mandatory to weigh every patient before they see the arranges a trial in Bristol, with dramatic results. In Newcastle, Hugh meets Janet, who signed up to Newcastle Can but is finding it diffic weight. Hugh wants to see if she can make changes to her lifestyle by getting outside zone, so they head to the beach to go surfing. At the end of Hugh’s year-long mission to put the city on a diet, he meets up with some of the people who have already achieved life-changing weight loss and discovers if his ambitious 100,000 lb target has been reached. But it’s becoming clear that he can’t do it all alone. Hugh wants to know what the government is doing about it. Hugh heads to the Tory Party Conference, where he has been invited to speak about obesity, but is frustrated in his attempts to get an audience with Jeremy Hunt. So with the help of Jamie Oliver, Hugh comes up with a bold plan to try and improve the health of our nation once and for all, but he can’t do it alone, and he needs everyone in the country to get involved.
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This Time Next Year Tuesday 8th May, ITV1, 20.00
In the fifth episode of the new series, Davina meets eleven year old Tilly who had her hands amputated as a baby after contracting meningitis B. Tilly has had several different prosthetic hands on the NHS but none have matched her needs and by this time next year she hopes to have new hands from a company who are pioneering 3D printed hands specifically for children. Jess and Paul have been married since September 2014 and began trying for a baby not long after their wedding. The pair have decided that the next step is IVF and after years of obstacles would like a baby of their own by this time next year. Jordan, age 21, from Mansfield, lost 12 stone last year after a doctor told him he would not see his 30th birthday if he kept gaining weight. The incredible weight loss has left Jordan with a lot of excess skin and he plans on having a full body lift so he can finally show off the body he has worked so hard for. Two year old Charlie has Cerebral Palsy which is brain injury that affects muscles and general movement of the body. His parents Ray and Catherine are determined that he doesn’t spend his life in a wheelchair and need to raise £85,000 so Charlie can have a pioneering spinal cord operation in the United States. Their pledge is that this time next year Charlie will be able to take his first steps.
Great Art
Thursday 10th May, ITV1, 22.45
Widely considered Britain’s most popular artist, David Hockney is a global sensation with exhibitions in London, New York, Paris and beyond, attracting millions of visitors worldwide. Now entering his ninth decade Hockney shows absolutely no evidence of slowing down or losing his trademark boldness. Featuring intimate and in-depth interviews with Hockney himself, this revealing documentary captures the voice of the artist. Spread out over five years, focusing on two blockbuster exhibitions held in 2012 and 2016 at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, this award-winning documentary demonstrates the creativity and output of a prolific artist who never shies from engaging with modern technologies showing that even art on an iPad can be simply fantastic in the hands of a great artist. It’s the unpredictability of Hockney that contributes to his uniqueness. Director Phil Grabsky secured privileged access to craft this cinematic celebration of a 21st- century master of creativity. Britain’s most popular artist David Hockney shows absolutely no evidence of slowing down. Director Phil Grabsky secured in-depth interviews and privileged access to Hockney’s two recent landmark Royal Academy exhibitions and creates a must-see film.
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06:00 ...................... Breakfast 09:15 .............Rip Off Britain 10:00 ..............Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 ...................A1: Britain’s Longest Road 11:45 ................ The Housing Enforcers 12:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 13:00 ...... BBC News at One 13:45 .........................Doctors 14:15.................... 800 Words 15:00 ...................... Escape to the Country 15:45 ............ Flipping Profit 16:30........................... Flog It! 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 ............ The Button 21:00............... Have I Got News for You 21:30 Home from Home CWce ch oi 22:00.... BBC News at Ten 22:35............ The Graham Norton Show 23:25................Wannabe 23:50............... No Strings Attached
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06:00 ............................ Flog it! Trade Secrets
06:00............ Good Morning Britain
06:30 ...................A1: Britain’s Longest Road
09:25 ...................The Jeremy Kyle Show
07:15 ............................Rip Off Britain 08:00 ........................Antiques Roadshow 09:00 ...........BBC Newsroom Live
08:30........................ Lorraine
10:30.............. This Morning 12:30 ............ Loose Women 13:30.ITV Lunchtime News 13:55..... ITV News London 14:00 .............. Judge Rinder
10:00 ........................Snooker
15:00 .........................Tenable
12:00 ............. Election 2018
16:00.............. Tipping Point
13:00 ........................Snooker
17:00 ....................The Chase
15:00 ............. Election 2018
18:00.. ITV News London
16:30 ........................Snooker
18:30. ITV Evening News
18:00 .............. Eggheads
19:00............ Emmerdale
18:30 .................... Britain in Bloom
19:30............. Coronation Street
19:00 .................Snooker
20:00 .Love Your Garden
21:00 ............... Syria: The World’s War
20:30 .............Coronation Street
22:00 ................Episodes
21:00 ......Lethal Weapon
22:30 .............Newsnight
22:00 ..... ITV News at Ten and Weather
23:05....................... Front Row Late
22:45 ........ The Keith and Paddy Picture Show
00:25............Easy Money
00:10............ Jackpot247
23:10........... Through the Keyhole
Home From Home BBC1, 21.30
In Home From Home, Johnny Vegas stars as Neil Hackett who, alongside wife Fiona (Niky Wardley), has finally achieved a long-cherished dream of buying a lodge in the Lake District. Their traditional lodge at Lake View Holiday Park means everything to them, the years of scrimping and saving now feel worth it. That is until they wake up the next morning and meet their neighbours, the effortlessly superior Dillons, outdoorsy Robert (Adam James, Doctor Foster) and glamorous Penny (Emilia Fox, Silent Witness). Strictly Come Dancing favourite Susan Calman and musical theatre legend Elaine Paige – who is almost unrecognisable as Neil’s fun-loving mum, Mercy Hackett – also appear in the series. Neil is feeling despondent about his lack of popularity and throws a party to try and make amends. The plan backfires for Neil when Robert proves to be the life and soul of the party. It’s only when Penny lets Neil into a secret about Robert’s Achilles heel that Neil finally feels he might have the upper hand.
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06:00...................... Childrens’ TV 09:15 ...............The Wright Stuff 11:15 .................. The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 12:10 ..........5 News Lunchtime 12:15 .........................GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:15 .............. Home and Away 13:45 ....................... Neighbours 14:20 ......................................NCIS 15:15................ Presumed Dead in Paradise 17:00 ........................ 5 News at 5 17:30 ....................... Neighbours 18:00 .........Home and Away 18:30 .......... 5 News Tonight 19:00 ...... The Gadget Show 20:00 ............. Britain’s Great Cathedrals, with Tony Robinson 21:00..........Portillo’s Hidden History of Britain 22:00.... Inside Strangeways 23:05.....Meet Mick Philpott: Psychopath 00:00...............Super Casino
06:00 ........................ The Planet’s Funniest Animals 06:20...................Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:10 ....................... Who’s Doing the Dishes? 07:55 ........................ Emmerdale 08:55 ........................ You’ve Been Framed! Gold 09:25.............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 10:20 ............. The Bachelorette 12:15 ........................ Emmerdale 13:15 ........................ You’ve Been Framed! Gold 13:45 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:35 ...The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:50 ...................... Take Me Out 19:00 ................ You’ve Been Framed! Gold 20:00....Two and a Half Men 20:30 ................. Superstore 21:00 ..................... Hercules 23:00 ................. Family Guy 23:55 ........... American Dad! 00:55...The Cleveland Show
08:55 ............ Food Unwrapped
06:00 ........................ Animal 999
07:10 ............................. Top Gear
09:30........... A Place in the Sun
06:30 ........................ Animal 999
08:10............. American Pickers
10:30........... A Place in the Sun
07:00 ................ Meerkat Manor
09:00............... Storage Hunters
11:35..................... Four in a Bed
08:00 .......................Monkey Life
10:00............. American Pickers
12:05 .....................Four in a Bed
09:00.............. Motorway Patrol
11:00 .............American Pickers
12:35 .....................Four in a Bed
10:00 .......................... Road Wars
12:00 .............American Pickers
13:05..................... Four in a Bed
11:00 ...................Warehouse 13
13:00 ............................. Top Gear
13:40..................... Four in a Bed
12:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
14:00 ............................. Top Gear
14:10....... Come Dine with Me
13:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0
15:00 .................Sin City Motors
15:15....... Come Dine with Me
14:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0
16:20....... Come Dine with Me
15:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
16:00 ......Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge
16:50........... A Place in the Sun
16:00 ....................Stargate SG-1
17:55 ...... Ugly House to Lovely House with George Clarke
17:00 ................... The Simpsons
06:00 ....................... Countdown 06:45 ...3rd Rock from the Sun 07:35 .............. Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 ..................................Frasier 10:05 ........ Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 11:00 ....Undercover Boss USA 12:00 ...............Channel 4 News 12:05............... Coast v Country 13:05.......... Posh Pawnbrokers 14:10 ....................... Countdown 15:00 ........... A Place in the Sun 16:00 ..................... Escape to the Chateau: DIY 17:00 .....................Four in a Bed 17:30 ......................... Buy it Now 18:00 .............The Simpsons 18:30................... Hollyoaks 19:00......... Channel 4 News 19:30 ..... Unreported World 20:00... Our Wildest Dreams 21:00 ................. Gogglebox 22:00....Friday Night Dinner 22:30 ..............High and Dry 23:05.................. First Dates 00:05 ..................... The Grey
22:30 . ITV News London
23:35...................... World Championship Snooker Highlights
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18:55 ............ The Secret Life of the Zoo 19:55 ........... Grand Designs 21:00............. Rough Justice 22:00.....24 Hours in a and e 23:05.....24 Hours in a and e 00:05........ Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 01:05.....24 Hours in a and e
17:30 ............................Futurama 18:00 ....................Futurama 18:30 .............The Simpsons 20:30 ...........Modern Family 21:00.....Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life
17:00 ............................. Top Gear 18:00................... Room 101 18:40 .... Would I Lie to You? 19:20..... Would I Lie to You? 20:00 ................Into the Fire 21:00................... Red Dwarf 21:40................... Red Dwarf 22:20 .................. Red Dwarf
22:00..... The Late Late Show with James Corden
23:00 ........... Have I Got a Bit More News for You
23:00.........................Scream
00:00 ................................ QI
01:05.................. A League of Their Own
00:40 .... Would I Lie to You? 01:20........... Mock the Week
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06:00 ...................... Breakfast 10:00 ........................Saturday Kitchen Live 11:30 .......................The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 12:00 ......................... Football Focus
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06:15 ..............................David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities 06:40...........................Naomi’s Nightmares of Nature
06:00................Childrens’ TV
06:15 ........................ Motorsport
06:00...................... Childrens’ TV
07:30.......... Teen Titans Go!
07:10 ................ King of Queens
07:45......... Adventure Time
08:00 .............. Everybody Loves Raymond
10:05................ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
08:00............... Thunderbirds are Go 08:25...................... ITV News
07:10 .........................The Pets Factor
08:30................... Zoe Ball on Saturday
13:00.................... BBC News
07:30 .........The Dengineers
13:15........................... Bargain Hunt
08:00 ........................Absolute Genius: Monster Builds
09:25.......Saturday Morning with James Martin
14:15 ........................Snooker 16:10 .....................BBC News 16:20 .................BBC London News 16:30 ...................Final Score 17:10 ..................Women’s FA Cup Final
08:30 ............Beyond Bionic 09:00 ..................Robot Wars 10:00 ........................Snooker 13:10 ..........Top of the Shop with Tom Kerridge
11:20.................. Invitation to a Royal Wedding
17:00.....................The Chase
21:15 ................ Casualty
16:10........................ Snooker
22:05 .............. BBC News
18:00 ..........World’s Most Extraordinary Homes
18:30....Ninja Warrior UK 19:30.....Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule
19:00.............Dad’s Army
20:00................... Britain’s Got Talent
01:40.................. Weather for the Week Ahead 01:45............... BBC News
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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? ITV1, 21.15
The most famous quiz in the world returns with new host Jeremy Clarkson for a week of special shows to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Each contestant will have the opportunity to answer 15 questions to win £1,000,000. They can be helped along the way with familiar lifelines ‘Ask The Audience’, ‘Phone A Friend’ and ’50:50’, plus there are a couple of new twists along the way. The multi-award winning show has been adapted in over 120 territories around the world making it one of the most successful quiz shows of all time.
14:25 ..................... A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 15:25 ..................... A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 16:30 ..........Collection Hunters
19:00..The Restoration Man
18:15................. ITV News London
22:00....... The True Story
13:25 ....... Come Dine with Me
13:30........... ITV Racing: Live From Newmarket
15:10.....................Love in the Countryside
19:30..................Snooker
11:55 ................... The Simpsons
18:30 ......... Channel 4 News
20:30 ........................ Who Dares Wins
00:15.......................When in Rome
14:25 .................. The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door
12:30 .. This Time Next Year
14:10...........Top of the Shop with Tom Kerridge
23:45 ............ The Button
11:30 ..........Police Interceptors
10:30 ......The Big Bang Theory
17:35 ................... The Secret Life of the Zoo
16:00...............Tipping Point 18:00............ ITV Evening News
10:40............ The Gadget Show
09:00 ..................................Frasier
12:20..............ITV Lunchtime News
19:40 ................Pointless
22:25..................Match of the Day
TV Guide
20:00 .............. Britain’s Most Historic Towns 21:00.................Zoolander 2 23:00.................. Ride Along 00:50 ........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
16:20 ......... Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 17:20 ....................... Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 18:15 ........5 News Weekend 18:20 ................. Rich House, Poor House 19:20 ...........Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 20:15 ...........Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!
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06:00......................... The Planet’s Funniest Animals 06:15.......................... Emmerdale Omnibus 08:40 .............Coronation Street Omnibus 11:35 ........................ Britain’s Got More Talent 12:35.............. Ninja Warrior UK 13:40 .....................................Babe 15:30 .................................Twister 17:40 ..................The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 21:15................. Britain’s Got More Talent 22:15............ Celebrity Juice
21:15..................... Secrets of Tutankhamun’s Treasures
23:05.................. Family Guy
22:10.....The Great Rameses: New Evidence Revealed
00:30............ American Dad!
23:35.................. Family Guy 00:05.................. Family Guy 00:55............ American Dad! 01:30............................Plebs
01:40..................... Hollyoaks Omnibus
23:10...............Football on 5 00:10...............Super Casino
01:55.................Celebability
08:55 ................. Kirstie’s Vintage Gems
06:00 ............................Futurama
07:10 ....................... Trawlermen 07:35 ....................... Trawlermen
22:20................ ITV News
09:30............. Food Unwrapped Summer Diet Special
06:30 ............................Futurama 07:00 ............................ The Flash
22:35................... Sex and the City 2
10:25 ........... A Place in the Sun
08:00 .......................World’s Most Dangerous Roads
11:30 ........... A Place in the Sun
01:15............ Jackpot247
12:35 ........... A Place in the Sun
21:15......Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
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13:40........... A Place in the Sun 14:40..................... Four in a Bed 15:15..................... Four in a Bed 15:45..................... Four in a Bed 16:15..................... Four in a Bed 16:50..................... Four in a Bed 17:20 ....... Come Dine with Me 18:25.... Come Dine with Me 19:25.... Come Dine with Me 20:00.........Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King 21:00...........Queen Victoria’s Last Love 22:05............. Secret History
08:00 ................... The Simpsons 10:00........................ Soccer A.M. 11:30 ......................... Revolution
09:00 .......................World’s Most Dangerous Roads
12:30 ........... Bellew v Haye: The Gloves are Off 2
10:00 ............................. American Pickers
13:00 .............. Rugby’s Funniest Moments
13:00 ...........................Deadly 60 14:00 ...........................Deadly 60
14:00.............. Avengers: Infinity War Special
15:00 ............................. Top Gear
14:30............................... My Icon
18:00 ....................... Red Bull Soapbox Race
14:45 ................... Gillette Soccer Saturday 17:15 ............................Futurama 17:30............................ Futurama 18:00............. The Simpsons 20:00................. A League of Their Own 21:00 ........... The Italian Job
23:05........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
23:05.....Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life
00:10........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
01:00.................... Seal Team
00:00.......NCIS: Los Angeles
16:20 ............................. Top Gear
19:00 .................. Red Dwarf 19:40 .................. Red Dwarf 20:20 .................. Red Dwarf 21:00 .......... Mock the Week 22:20 .......... Mock the Week 23:00 .............. Tim Vine: The Joke-Amotive 00:30 .......... Mock the Week 01:10 .......... Mock the Week 01:50 ................... Room 101
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06:00 ...................... Breakfast 07:35 ...... Match of the Day 09:00.................. The Andrew Marr Show 10:00 .... The Big Questions 11:00 .......... Sunday Politics 12:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 13:00.................... BBC News 13:15............... Escape to the Country 14:15... Money for Nothing 14:45................... Britain’s Fat Fight with Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall 15:45..............Points of View 16:00........... Songs of Praise 16:35..................Britain’s Best Home Cook 17:35......................BBC News 18:00.....The Big Painting Challenge 19:00.............Countryfile 20:00................. Antiques Roadshow 21:00.........The Woman CW in White choice 22:00............... BBC News 22:30.. Match of the Day 2 23:40...........Reggie Yates’ Extreme UK 00:35............... BBC News
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06:05.............................. Coast
06:00................Childrens’ TV
06:10 ...............Mobil 1 the Grid
06:00...................... Childrens’ TV
06:35......................... Glorious Gardens From Above
08:25 ...................... ITV News
06:40 ........................ Motorsport
09:05 ........Shimmer and Shine
08:30 .. Zoe Ball on Sunday
07:05.............. Everybody Loves Raymond
09:25 ...................Digby Dragon
10:00 .....Peston on Sunday
08:25 ...................... Eat the Week with Iceland
10:00 ..........Simplyhealth Great Birmingham 10k Run 2018
11:00 ....Britain’s Got Talent
09:30 .................Sunday Brunch
12:15 ..................Britain’s Got More Talent
12:30........... Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast
12:00...................Dogs Make You Laugh Out Loud 2
13:15.ITV Lunchtime News
13:30 ................... The Simpsons
09:15 ........................Saturday Kitchen Best Bites
13:30......... ITV Racing: Live . From Newmarket
14:30......................... Megamind
10:45............................. Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge
17:00 .................... The Chase: Celebrity Special
07:20 ......... Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein 07:50 .................. Countryfile 08:45 ......... The Beechgrove Garden
11:30 ........ Lorraine Pascale: How to be a Better Cook 12:00 ...........................MOTD2 Extra 12:30 ................... Equestrian 14:00 ........................Snooker 17:30 ................... Equestrian 18:00................ Athletics 19:00 .................Snooker 23:00 ............... Famalam 23:20......................Live at the Apollo 00:05.............Easy Money III: Life Deluxe
09:25 ..... Love Your Garden
16:00 ..............Tipping Point
18:00.....Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule 18:30. ITV Evening News 18:45.. ITV News London 19:00..... Little Big Shots 20:00 .......... The Durrells 21:00 ........ Who Wants to be a Millionaire? 22:05................ ITV News
14:00 ................... The Simpsons 16:25 ...........Location, Location, Location 17:30............... Channel 4 News 18:00 .....................Escape to the Chateau 19:00 .................. The Crystal Maze 20:00 ...............Bake Off: The Professionals 21:00 .................. Homeland
12:30................ Ace Ventura: Pet Detective 14:05 ....................Pets Make You Laugh Out Loud 16:05 ............ Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever! 17:05 .............5 News Weekend 17:10 ............... The Adele Story 18:30....... Britain’s Favourite Abba Songs 20:00..................Eurovision’s Greatest Hits 21:00......... When Eurovision Goes Horribly Wrong
06:10 ..................Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 06:35..... Emmerdale Omnibus 09:10 .............Coronation Street Omnibus 12:00 ........................ You’ve Been Framed! Gold 13:00............................... Celebrity Catchphrase 14:05....................Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams 15:55 .......... Britain’s Got Talent 17:10........................ Britain’s Got More Talent 18:10............ The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 22:00.................. Family Guy 22:30.................. Family Guy
23:55...............Football on 5
23:00.................. Family Guy
00:50.........Criminals Caught on Camera
23:30............ American Dad!
23:15 ............. Transporter 3
23:55............ American Dad!
01:10....................... Rustom
01:15...............Super Casino
00:25.............................. Saw
08:55.......... Location, Location, Location
06:00.......... The Hour of Power
07:30 ....................... Trawlermen
10:00 ........ Building the Dream
07:00 .............................Supergirl
07:55 ....................... Trawlermen
08:00 ................... The Simpsons
08:25 ............................. Top Gear
09:00 ................... The Simpsons
10:25................................ Red Bull Soapbox Race
22:15 ................Tabula Rasa
22:20 ...............Peston on Sunday 23:20................ The Royal Wives of Windsor 00:15................ The Royal Wives of Windsor 01:05............ Jackpot247
11:00 .......... My Floating Home 12:05 ....... Come Dine with Me
The Woman In White BBC1, 21.00
09:40 ........................... Peppa Pig
06:00 ........................ The Planet’s Funniest Animals
Marian (Jessie Buckley) eavesdrops on Sir Percival (Dougray Scott) and Fosco (Riccardo Scamarcio) plotting how they can get their hands on Laura’s (Olivia Vinall) money. It is revealed that Fosco’s wife Madam Fosco (Sonya Cassidy) would also inherit money if Laura were to die. Marian falls gravely ill and Sir Percival conceals her in the servants’ wing of the house. He tells Laura that Marian has gone to London with Count Fosco and Laura follows. Meanwhile, Walter (Ben Hardy) returns from Honduras, where he’s been working as an artist, to learn of Laura’s death. But is all as it seems?
13:15....... Come Dine with Me 14:20....... Come Dine with Me 14:50..................... Four in a Bed 15:50..................... Four in a Bed 16:50..................... Four in a Bed 17:20 ....... Come Dine with Me 17:55 ....... Come Dine with Me
10:00 ................... The Simpsons 11:00 ...........................WWE Raw 12:00 ...........................MacGyver 13:00............ NCIS: Los Angeles 14:00................. Modern Family 15:00................. Modern Family 16:00 ................. Modern Family 16:30................... The Simpsons
11:25 .............................. Cops UK: Bodycam Squad 12:25 .............................. Cops UK: Bodycam Squad 13:25............................. Top Gear 14:30 ............................. Top Gear 16:10 ............................. Top Gear
17:00 ................... The Simpsons
18:00 ...........Best of Red Bull Soapbox Race
17:30 ................... The Simpsons
19:00 .....Cop Car Workshop
18:00.................. Revolution
20:00 ................ Traffic Cops
19:00 ................... MacGyver
20:30 ................ Traffic Cops
20:00 ......................Carnage
22:00.......... 999: What’s Your Emergency?
21:00 ............. Hawaii Five-0
21:00 ........... Have I Got a Bit More News for You
22:00 ......NCIS: Los Angeles
22:00................. Taskmaster
23:05.....24 Hours in a and e
23:00............... The Late Late Show with James Corden
23:00................... Room 101
00:00............... The Blacklist
01:20 ........... Have I Got a Bit More News for You
18:25... Come Dine with Me 18:55 ... Come Dine with Me 19:25... Come Dine with Me 19:55.......... Building Giants 21:00.................. Emergency Helicopter Medics
00:05.........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 01:15................... Emergency Helicopter Medics
01:00 ..........................Arrow
23:40 ................... Room 101 00:20 ...... Live at the Apollo
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Property ID : IV-TA370
Property ID : CDS-LG134
High Investment Property
Ground Floor One Bedroom
RD Properties are pleased to present you with this spectacular property in Torviscas. Very tastefully refurbished to the the smallest detail, every aspect has been thought about to give the property that “WOW” effect. Originally a two bedroom, which has now been converted to an extra bedroom, with 2 en-suite bathrooms and a toilet. Tailor made open kitchen which leads to the living room and a big terrace overlooking the pool. The property has a central air con, electric blinds in all rooms, security cameras and an alarm system. The property is currently being used for an investment purpose only with full trading license. The complex itself is very well mainted with a communal pool, security and shops on site. Only a few minutes away to Las Americas. The property is being sold fully furnished, pictures do not do enough justice, viewings are highly recommended.
Ground floor property for sale in the sought-after complex of Los Geranios in Costa del Silencio. The property offers two large terraces, both being suntraps in the summer months. The terraces do not face the pool directly which is a blessing during the holiday period. A very light and airy living room, open plan kitchen and a bedroom with fitted wardrobes. Low comunity fees. Very close to restaurants, supermarkets, bus and taxi stand. The property is sold with an underground car parking space. The complex itself is very well maintained and regularly painted. A good second home or a ideal investment. The property is being sold unfurnished.
€370,000
€134,900
Property ID : CDS-CH86
Property ID : LC-LC212
Ground Floor Studio in Costa del Silencio
CENTRALLY LOCATED in Los Cristianos
Studio apartment for sale in Costa Del Silencio. Been recently refurbished, this is situated in a complex with a lot of garden area, community pool and an open air, gated parking area. The property has an open plan kitchen, living room, a bathroom and a big and cozy terrace. Being sold fully furnished and equipped. This apartment is centrally located very close to supermarkets, restaurants, bus and taxi stand and with low community fees. All the complex is surrounded with security gates. This could be an ideal investment oppurtunity allowing time for yourself in the sun as well.
Apartment to be renovated in the center of Los Cristianos. This property has three bedrooms, a bathroom and a toilet. It has a spacious living room, an independant kitchen and a terrace. Opportunity to have an apartment in the center of one of the most sought-after areas of Tenerife and reform it as you like. The community is very well maintained and clean. From the same avenue where the property is located, you can find the beach just 5 minutes walking and as you are in the center you’ll find all the amenities: supermarkets, shops, restaurants, bars, etc. Without a doubt, this property has a great potential.
€86,000
€212,000
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Bungalow in Calle Envolvente, La Perla, Arona with heated pool Description Area – 107/437m2
Bathrooms - 2
Bedrooms - 3
Garage - 2 cars
Price:
592,000€ EPC / EEC – G
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Magnificent 5 Bedroom Rustic House in San Miguel Description Area 360m2
Bathrooms - 3
Bedrooms - 5
Garage - 2 cars
Price:
450,000€ EPC/EEC – E
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Apartment in Aneto III Parque de la Reina, Arona Description Area 80 m2
Bathrooms - 1
Bedrooms - 2
Garage - 1 car
Price:
140,000€ EPC / EEC – G
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Luxurious villa for sale in Adeje with 7860m2 of land & a private pool Description
Price:
1,980,000€
Area 368 / 7860m2 Bathrooms - 8
Bedrooms - 5
Garage - 1 car
EPC / EEC – G
Property Campus - Tenerife Real Estate & Investment Brokers - for more information about buying & selling, Energy Performance Certification, Property & Tax legal services, Construction & Refurbishments - Please don’t hesitate to contact us on invest@property-campus.com to arrange a viewing or a meeting - new building developments - coming soon. Administration Office : Av. Europa, Complejo Ocean View, Local 1.117 A/1 38670, Adeje.
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06:00 ...................... Breakfast 09:15 .............Rip Off Britain 10:00 ..............Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 ...................A1: Britain’s Longest Road 11:45................ The Housing Enforcers 12:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 13:00 ...... BBC News at One 13:30 ....................800 Words 14:15 ...............Escape to the Country 15:15 ...........Garden Rescue 16:00 ............ Flipping Profit 16:45........................... Flog It! 17:45....................... Pointless 18:30 .............. BBC News 19:00 .......The One Show 19:30 .............A Question of Sport 20:00............. EastEnders 20:30.. Would I Lie to You? 21:00 ............The Woman in White 22:00........Peter Kay’s Car Share Unscripted 22:30.... BBC News at Ten 23:00.......Have I Got a Bit More News for You 23:45............ The Graham Norton Show 00:30............... BBC News
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06:00............................ Flog it! Trade Secrets
06:00............ Good Morning Britain
06:30....3rd Rock from the Sun
06:00...................... Childrens’ TV
07:20....Step Up 4: Miami Heat
09:05 .....................................Mofy
06:30................... A1: Britain’s Longest Road
08:30 ........................ Lorraine
09:05........the Big Bang Theory
09:15 ...............The Wright Stuff
09:25 ......... The Jeremy Kyle Show
10:00...............Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
11:15 ..................Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!
10:55.................... The Simpsons
12:10 ..........5 News Lunchtime
12:20 ...........The Princess Bride
12:15............ The Gadget Show
14:10........................ Countdown
13:10.............. Home and Away
15:00............ A Place in the Sun
13:45....................... Neighbours
16:00 ............... The £100k Drop
14:15..................... Open Season
17:00 .....................Four in a Bed
15:55 ......................Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
07:15 .............Rip Off Britain 08:00 ..........................Nature’s Weirdest Events 09:00 ............ Tinker Bell and the Legend of the Neverbeast 10:10.......................... Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom 11:30 .............Jungle Animal Hospital 12:30............................ Plan it, Build it 13:00 .......................... Britain’s Biggest Warship 14:00 ........................Snooker 18:00........... Great British Railway Journeys 18:30 .............. Eggheads 19:00 .................Snooker 23:00..................Papillon 01:25.......... Stephen: The Murder That Changed a Nation
10:30 .............. This Morning 12:30 ............ Loose Women 13:45............. ITV Lunchtime News 13:55..... ITV News London 14:00.............. Judge Rinder
17:30......................... Buy it Now
15:00 .........................Tenable
18:00............. The Simpsons
16:00.............. Tipping Point
18:30 ................... Hollyoaks
17:00.................... The Chase 18:00......... Paul O’grady: For the Love of Dogs 18:25................. ITV News London 18:45....ITV Evening News
19:00 ......... Channel 4 News 19:30 .........Britain’s Benefits Crisis: Channel 4 Dispatches 20:00.... Holidays Unpacked 20:30................. Tricks of the Restaurant Trade 21:00..............Genderquake 22:00.................. Gogglebox
19:00............ Emmerdale
23:00................ Kiss Me First
19:30..............Coronation Street
00:00.......... 999: What’s Your Emergency?
20:00.......Give it a Year
17:30 ....................... Neighbours 18:00 .........Home and Away 18:30 .......... 5 News Tonight 19:00 ...... Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights 20:00..... Police Interceptors 21:00.................. Paddington Station 24/7 22:00........................Cocaine: Teen Dealers 23:00...................Layer Cake 01:05...............Super Casino
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06:00 ........................ The Planet’s Funniest Animals 06:20 ..................Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:10....................... Who’s Doing the Dishes? 07:55 ........................ Emmerdale 08:25 ............Coronation Street 09:25 ........................ You’ve Been Framed! Gold 10:25 .......... Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 11:30........... Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 12:00......................... Emmerdale 12:35.............Coronation Street 13:30....Celebrity Catchphrase 14:35....The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:50...................Despicable Me 18:55......The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 21:00.................. Family Guy 22:00............................Plebs 22:30.................. Family Guy 23:00............ American Dad! 23:55...The Cleveland Show
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20:30..............Coronation Street
21:00......... Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
08:55 ............ Food Unwrapped
06:00 ........................ Animal 999
07:10....................... Trawlermen
22:00................ ITV News
09:30 ........... A Place in the Sun
06:30 ........................ Animal 999
07:35 ....................... Trawlermen
22:20............ Notting Hill
10:30 ........... A Place in the Sun
07:00 ................ Meerkat Manor
11:35 .....................Four in a Bed
08:00 .......................Monkey Life
08:10 ..........................Best of Red Bull Soapbox Race
12:35 .....................Four in a Bed
08:30 .......................Monkey Life
13:40 .....................Four in a Bed
09:00 ..............Motorway Patrol
14:10 ....... Come Dine with Me
10:00 .......................... Road Wars
15:15 ....... Come Dine with Me
11:00 ...................Warehouse 13
15:50 ....... Come Dine with Me
12:00............ NCIS: Los Angeles
16:20 ....... Come Dine with Me
13:00.................... Hawaii Five-0
12:00 ..............James May’s Cars of the People
16:50 ..................................A Place in the Sun
15:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
13:00 ............................. Top Gear
17:55 ...........................A New Life in the Sun
16:00 ....................Stargate SG-1
14:00 ............................. Top Gear
17:00................... The Simpsons
15:00 ..............James May’s Cars of the People
00:30............ Jackpot247
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Karren meets a young man with a controversial idea – private bin collections. She’ll find out if the bin man can become a businessman, and meets a young woman who decided to go it alone in the children’s clothing business.
18:55 ............ The Secret Life of the Zoo
17:30.............................. Carnage
19:55 ........... Grand Designs
19:30 .............The Simpsons
21:00 ..........Building Giants
20:00 .................... Supergirl
22:00 ............. Million Pound Mega Yachts
21:00............. Forrest Gump
23:05........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 00:10.........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 01:10...........Building Giants
18:30............. The Simpsons
23:40 ....................The Force: Manchester 00:35......................Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 01:30.............. Ross Kemp: In Search of Pirates
09:00 ............................. Top Gear 10:00 ..............James May’s Cars of the People 11:00 ..............James May’s Cars of the People
18:00 .................Taskmaster 19:00 ........................... QI XL 20:00 .....Cop Car Workshop 21:00 ...... Live at the Apollo 22:00 ........... Have I Got a Bit More News for You 23:00........................... QI XL 00:00 ................................ QI 00:40 .......... Mock the Week 01:20 .......... Mock the Week
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06:00...................... Breakfast 09:15 .............Rip Off Britain 10:00 ..............Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 ...................A1: Britain’s Longest Road 11:45................ The Housing Enforcers 12:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 13:00 ...... BBC News at One 13:45......................... Doctors 14:15 ....................800 Words 15:00 ...............Escape to the Country 15:45 ............ Flipping Profit 16:30 ...........................Flog It! 17:15 .......................Pointless 18:00.... BBC News at Six 19:00 .......The One Show 19:30............. EastEnders 20:00 ............. Holby City 21:00..............The Split
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22:00 ... BBC News at Ten
22:30.BBC London News 22:45........Back to School with Mum and Dad 23:40.... Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - The Engagement Interview 00:00............... BBC News
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06:00...Flog it! Trade Secrets 06:30....................A1: Britain’s Longest Road 07:15............ Flipping Profit 08:00.......... Top of the Shop with Tom Kerridge 09:00... Victoria Derbyshire 11:00..BBC Newsroom Live 11:30...................The Week in Parliament 12:00........The Daily Politics 13:00...................... The Super League Show 13:45.................. Home Away From Home 14:30 ...................Going Back Giving Back 15:15.....Digging for Britain 16:15........ Tudor Monastery Farm 17:15... Money for Nothing 18:00............... Eggheads 18:30........... Great British Railway Journeys 19:00.... Back to the Land with Kate Humble 20:00...... Top of the Shop with Tom Kerridge 21:00........... Secret Agent Selection: WW2 22:00.....Later Live... with Jools Holland 22:30..............Newsnight 23:15.............. Love in the Countryside 00:15...........Stephen: The Murder That Changed a Nation
06:00 ............ Good Morning Britain
06:00 ....................... Countdown
06:00...................... Childrens’ TV
06:45 ...3rd Rock from the Sun
09:15 ...............The Wright Stuff
08:30........................ Lorraine
07:35 ...........................Everybody Loves Raymond
11:15 ..................Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!
08:30 ..................................Frasier
12:10 ..........5 News Lunchtime
10:05 ..............Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
12:15 .........................GPs: Behind Closed Doors
09:25................... The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30 .............. This Morning 12:30............. Loose Women
07:10....................... Who’s Doing the Dishes? 07:55 ........................ Emmerdale 08:25............ Coronation Street
11:00 ....Undercover Boss USA
13:15 .............. Home and Away
12:00 ...............Channel 4 News
13:45 ....................... Neighbours
13:55...... ITV News London
12:05 ............... Coast v Country
14:00............... Judge Rinder
13:05 .......... Posh Pawnbrokers
14:15 ......................The Yorkshire Vet Casebook
15:00..........................Tenable
14:10 ....................... Countdown
15:15 ............ Born and Missing
15:00 ........... A Place in the Sun
17:00 ........................ 5 News at 5
16:00............... The £100k Drop
17:30 ....................... Neighbours
17:00 .....................Four in a Bed
18:00......... Home and Away
17:30 ......................... Buy it Now
18:30 .......... 5 News Tonight
18:00............. The Simpsons
19:00 ...................... MotoGP
19:00............ Emmerdale
18:30 ................... Hollyoaks
20:00 .......The Yorkshire Vet
19:30.............. Devon and Cornwall Cops
19:00 ......... Channel 4 News
21:00 ...........British Airways
20:00 ............ The Secret Life of 5 Year Olds
22:00 .......... Circus Kids: Our Secret World
21:00 .............Genderquake
23:05.................. Gypsy Kids
23:00 .................Flight Hs13: Walter Presents
00:05....... Celeb Trolls: We’re Coming to Get You
00:00................... First Dates
01:00...............Super Casino
01:20............ Celebrity Juice
08:55 ............ Food Unwrapped
06:00 ........................ Animal 999
09:30........... A Place in the Sun
07:00 ................ Meerkat Manor
07:05 ..............James May’s Cars of the People
10:30........... A Place in the Sun
08:00 .......................Monkey Life
08:10 .............American Pickers
11:35 .....................Four in a Bed
09:00 ..............Motorway Patrol
09:00 ...............Storage Hunters
12:05 .....................Four in a Bed
10:00 .......................... Road Wars
10:00 .............American Pickers
12:35 .....................Four in a Bed
11:00 ...................Warehouse 13
12:00 .............American Pickers
13:05 .....................Four in a Bed
12:00............ NCIS: Los Angeles
13:00..................................... QI XL
13:40 .....................Four in a Bed
13:00.................... Hawaii Five-0
14:00............................. Top Gear
14:10 ....... Come Dine with Me
14:00.................... Hawaii Five-0
15:00 .................Sin City Motors
14:40 ....... Come Dine with Me
15:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
15:15 ....... Come Dine with Me
16:00 ....................Stargate SG-1
16:00 ......Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge
15:50 ....... Come Dine with Me
17:00 ................... The Simpsons
16:20 ....... Come Dine with Me
17:30............................ Futurama
16:50 ........... A Place in the Sun
18:30............. The Simpsons
17:55 .... A New Life in the Sun
20:00.................... The Flash
16:00...............Tipping Point 17:00.....................The Chase 18:00.. ITV News London 18:30..ITV Evening News
20:00.................This Time Next Year 21:00......... Who Wants to be a Millionaire? 22:00...... ITV News at Ten and Weather
09:25 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 10:20............. The Bachelorette 12:15........................ Emmerdale 12:45............ Coronation Street 13:45 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:35....The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:00 ............... Take Me Out 19:30 ................ You’ve Been Framed! Gold 20:00....Two and a Half Men 20:30.................. Superstore 21:00...................... Hot Fuzz 23:25.................. Family Guy 00:25............ American Dad!
22:30.. ITV News London 22:45......Britain’s Busiest Airport - Heathrow 23:15......... Prince Harry’s Story: Four Royal Weddings 00:10........... The Durrells
Hannah finds herself caught in the middle when Nathan and Christie clash on a highly charged divorce case involving fertility law and the ownership of frozen embryos. Ruth continues to evade questions regarding Oscar’s return and the increasing concern over Defoe’s finances. When Rose loses her engagement ring, she finds herself in a compromising and unexpected situation that throws her into turmoil. Meanwhile, Goldie is heartbroken when she discovers a painful secret Davey has been hiding from her.
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06:20.................. Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records
13:30...ITV Lunchtime News
The Split BBC1, 21.00
06:00 ........................ The Planet’s Funniest Animals
18:55............. The Secret Life of the Zoo 19:55............ Grand Designs 21:00...... My Floating Home 22:05.......Inside Out Homes 23:05.....24 Hours in a and e 00:10.........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 01:05...... My Floating Home
21:00 ...............The Blacklist 22:00..... The Late Late Show with James Corden 23:00.....................The Force: Manchester 00:00......................Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 01:00.............. Ross Kemp: In Search of Pirates
17:00 ............................. Top Gear 18:00................. Taskmaster 19:00........................... QI XL 20:00 .......... Scrappers: Back in the Yard 20:30........... Scrappers: Back in the Yard 21:00........... Mock the Week 21:40........... Mock the Week 22:20........... Mock the Week 23:00..................Taskmaster 00:00................................. QI 00:40........... Mock the Week
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06:00 ...................... Breakfast 09:15 .............Rip Off Britain 10:00 ..............Homes Under the Hammer 11:00....................A1: Britain’s Longest Road 11:45................. The Housing Enforcers 12:15............... Bargain Hunt 13:00....... BBC News at One 13:30.....BBC London News 13:45..........................Doctors 14:15.....................800 Words 15:00....................... Escape to the Country 15:45............. Flipping Profit 16:30............................Flog It! 17:15........................Pointless 18:00..... BBC News at Six 18:30.BBC London News 19:00........The One Show 20:00.......Watchdog Live 21:00... Britain’s Fat Fight with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall 22:00.... BBC News at Ten 22:45.................. Joshua v Klitschko: Return to Wembley 23:30.............Ambulance 00:30............... BBC News
wednesday 9th May
06:00.Flog it! Trade Secrets 06:30....................A1: Britain’s Longest Road 07:15 ............ Flipping Profit 08:00...... Super Fast Falcon 09:00 .. Victoria Derbyshire 11:00 .BBC Newsroom Live 11:30 .......The Daily Politics 13:00.................... Perfection 13:45 ................. Home Away From Home 14:30................... Going Back Giving Back 15:15 ....Digging for Britain 16:15 ..............................Tudor Monastery Farm 17:15... Money for Nothing 18:00 .............. Eggheads 18:30 .......... Great British Railway Journeys 19:00.... Back to the Land with Kate Humble 20:00...... Top of the Shop with Tom Kerridge 21:00.............. Love in the Countryside 22:00........... Detectorists 22:30..............Newsnight 23:15................ Syria: The World’s War 00:15................ Syria: The World’s War
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 .........................Tenable 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 20:30..Britain’s Busiest CW Airport - Heathrow choice 21:00......... Who Wants to be a Millionaire? 22:00...... ITV News at Ten and Weather
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06:00 ....................... Countdown 06:45 ...3rd Rock from the Sun 07:35 .............. Everybody Loves Raymond 08:30 ..................................Frasier 10:05 ..............Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 11:00 ....Undercover Boss USA 12:00 ...............Channel 4 News 12:05 ............... Coast v Country 13:05 .......... Posh Pawnbrokers 14:10 ....................... Countdown 15:00 ........... A Place in the Sun 16:00 ............... The £100k Drop 17:00 .....................Four in a Bed 17:30......................... Buy it Now 18:00............. The Simpsons 18:30................... Hollyoaks 19:00 ......... Channel 4 News 20:00 ............ The Secret Life of the Zoo 21:00...................... One Born Every Minute 22:00................... First Dates 23:05........Naked Attraction 00:10....Friday Night Dinner
06:00...................... Childrens’ TV 09:15............... The Wright Stuff 11:15......................... Paddington Station 24/7 12:10 ..........5 News Lunchtime 12:15 .........................GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:15 .............. Home and Away 13:45....................... Neighbours 14:15 ......................The Yorkshire Vet Casebook 15:15 .........Driven Off the Rails 17:00 ........................ 5 News at 5 17:30 ....................... Neighbours 18:00 .........Home and Away 18:30 .......... 5 News Tonight 19:00 .... Police Interceptors 20:00 .................GPs: Behind Closed Doors 21:00................. Rich House, Poor House 22:00.........Tortured by Mum and Dad? - The Turpin 13 23:05.........Criminals Caught on Camera 00:05............Diced to Death: Countdown to Murder
06:00......................... The Planet’s Funniest Animals
08:55 ............ Food Unwrapped
06:00 ........................ Animal 999
07:10............................. Top Gear
09:30........... A Place in the Sun
06:30 ........................ Animal 999
08:10............. American Pickers
10:30........... A Place in the Sun
07:00 ................ Meerkat Manor
09:00 ...............Storage Hunters
11:35..................... Four in a Bed
08:00 .......................Monkey Life
09:30 ...............Storage Hunters
12:05 .....................Four in a Bed
09:00 ..............Motorway Patrol
10:00 .............American Pickers
12:35 .....................Four in a Bed
10:00 .......................... Road Wars
11:00 .............American Pickers
13:05 .....................Four in a Bed
11:00................... Warehouse 13
12:00 .............American Pickers
13:40..................... Four in a Bed
12:00............ NCIS: Los Angeles
13:00 .....................................QI XL
14:10....... Come Dine with Me
13:00.................... Hawaii Five-0
14:00 ............................. Top Gear
15:15 ....... Come Dine with Me
15:00............ NCIS: Los Angeles
15:00 .................Sin City Motors
16:20 ....... Come Dine with Me
16:00 ....................Stargate SG-1
16:50 ........... A Place in the Sun
17:00 ................... The Simpsons
17:55 .... A New Life in the Sun
17:30 ............................Futurama
16:00......................Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge
18:55............. The Secret Life of the Zoo
18:00.................... Futurama
06:20 ..................Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:10....................... Who’s Doing the Dishes? 07:55 ........................ Emmerdale 08:25 ............................ The Cube 09:25 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 10:20 ............. The Bachelorette 12:15........................ Emmerdale 12:45........................ You’ve Been Framed! Gold 13:45 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:35... The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:00 ................ You’ve Been Framed! Gold 20:00 .......................Two and a Half Men 20:30 ................. Superstore 21:00 ..................... Hercules 23:05 ................. Family Guy 00:30............ American Dad!
22:30.. ITV News London 22:45..... Sunday Night at the Palladium 23:45........British Touring Car Championship Highlights 01:00............ Jackpot247
19:55............ Grand Designs 21:00........................Building the Dream 22:05.....24 Hours in a and e 23:05........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 00:10.........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 01:10.....24 Hours in a and e
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18:30 .............The Simpsons 20:00 ......................Carnage 21:00.................... Harry and Meghan: A Love Story 22:00 ........................Scream 00:05 .....................Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 01:00.............. Ross Kemp: In Search of Pirates
17:00............................. Top Gear 18:00 .................Taskmaster 19:00 ........................... QI XL 20:00 ........................... QI XL 21:00................. Taskmaster 22:00................... Room 101 22:40.......................... Live at the Apollo 23:40........................... QI XL 00:40 .......... Mock the Week 01:20........... Mock the Week
Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport ITV1, 20.00
At Heathrow a plane takes off or lands every 45 seconds and in this week’s episode we learn the secrets of parking planes with a rookie and his ping pong bats. The King and Queen of Terminal 2 Demi and Sue wrestle with a bare chested drunk, and back at immigration Kat and Bob come across a visitor whose reason for entering the UK just doesn’t add up.
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06:00 ...................... Breakfast 09:15............. Rip Off Britain 10:00.............. Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 ...................A1: Britain’s Longest Road 11:45 ................ The Housing Enforcers 12:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 13:00 ...... BBC News at One 13:30 ....BBC London News 13:45......................... Doctors 14:15.................... 800 Words 15:00...................... Escape to the Country 15:45 ............ Flipping Profit 16:30 ...........................Flog It! 17:15 .......................Pointless 18:00.... BBC News at Six 18:30 ........... BBC London News 19:00 .......The One Show 19:30 ............ EastEnders 20:00...........Britain’s Best Home Cook 21:00.............Ambulance 22:00.... BBC News at Ten 22:30.BBC London News 22:45....... Question Time 23:45...............This Week
thursday 10th may
06:00...Flog it! Trade Secrets 06:30....................A1: Britain’s Longest Road 07:15............. Flipping Profit 08:00...............................David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities 08:30........ Kate Humble: Off the Beaten Track 09:00... Victoria Derbyshire 11:00..BBC Newsroom Live 12:00........The Daily Politics 13:00.....................Perfection 13:45.................. Home Away From Home 14:30....................Going Back Giving Back 15:15.....Digging for Britain 16:15........ Tudor Monastery Farm 17:15... Money for Nothing 18:00............... Eggheads 18:30........... Great British Railway Journeys 19:00.... Back to the Land with Kate Humble 20:00...........World’s Most Extraordinary Homes 21:00..... Red Ape: Saving the Orangutan 22:00............................ QI 22:30..............Newsnight 23:15..........Dara and Ed’s Great Big Adventure
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 .........................Tenable 16:00 .......................... Tipping Point 17:00 ....................The Chase
18:00................ ITV NewsCW ch oi ce London
06:00 ....................... Countdown 06:45... 3rd Rock from the Sun 07:35............................Everybody Loves Raymond 08:30...................................Frasier 10:05...............Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 11:00.....Undercover Boss USA 12:00................Channel 4 News 12:05................ Coast v Country 13:05........... Posh Pawnbrokers 14:10........................ Countdown 15:00...................... A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 16:00................ The £100k Drop 17:00......................Four in a Bed 17:30.......................... Buy it Now 18:00..............The Simpsons 18:30.................... Hollyoaks 19:00.......... Channel 4 News 20:00........Food Unwrapped 21:00.......... 999: What’s Your Emergency? 22:00......................Riot Girls 22:30........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 23:30.........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
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06:00.......................Children’s TV 09:15............... The Wright Stuff 11:15............. The Yorkshire Vet 12:10 ..........5 News Lunchtime 12:15 .........................GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:15 .............. Home and Away 13:45 ....................... Neighbours 14:15 .............. The Yorkshire Vet Casebook 15:15 ....... Sinister Stepmother 17:00........................ 5 News at 5 17:30....................... Neighbours 18:00 .........Home and Away 18:30 .......... 5 News Tonight 19:00............ The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 20:00................ Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 21:00............Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 22:00.... Undercover: Nailing the Fraudsters
4th May - 10th May 2018
06:00......................... The Planet’s Funniest Animals 06:20 ..................Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:10....................... Who’s Doing the Dishes? 07:55 ........................ Emmerdale 08:25 ............Coronation Street 09:25 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 10:20............. The Bachelorette 12:15 ........................ Emmerdale 12:45 ............Coronation Street 13:45 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:35 ......................... The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:00................. You’ve Been Framed! Gold 20:00 ...Two and a Half Men 20:30.................. Superstore 21:00 ................. Family Guy 22:00 ........... Celebrity Juice
23:05.............. Where There’s Blame, There’s a Claim
22:50 ................. Family Guy
08:55 ............ Food Unwrapped
06:00 ........................ Animal 999
07:10............................. Top Gear
09:30 ........... A Place in the Sun
06:30 ........................ Animal 999
08:10 .............American Pickers
10:30 ........... A Place in the Sun
07:00 ................ Meerkat Manor
09:00 ...............Storage Hunters
11:35 .....................Four in a Bed
08:00 .......................Monkey Life
09:30 ...............Storage Hunters
12:05 .....................Four in a Bed
08:30 .......................Monkey Life
10:00 .............American Pickers
12:35 .....................Four in a Bed
09:00 ..............Motorway Patrol
11:00 .............American Pickers
13:05 .....................Four in a Bed
09:30 ..............Motorway Patrol
12:00............. American Pickers
13:40 .....................Four in a Bed
10:00 .......................... Road Wars
13:00..................................... QI XL
14:10 ....... Come Dine with Me
11:00 ...................Warehouse 13 12:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
14:00 ............................. Top Gear
14:40 ....... Come Dine with Me 15:15 ....... Come Dine with Me
13:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0
15:50 ....... Come Dine with Me
15:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles
16:20 ....... Come Dine with Me
16:00 ....................Stargate SG-1
16:00..................... Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge
16:50 ........... A Place in the Sun
17:00................... The Simpsons
17:00............................. Top Gear
17:55........................... A New Life in the Sun
17:30............................ Futurama
18:00 .................Taskmaster
18:00.................... Futurama
19:00 ........................... QI XL
22:00................. ITV News at Ten and Weather
18:55 ............ The Secret Life of the Zoo
18:30............. The Simpsons
19:55 ........... Grand Designs
22:30................. ITV News London
20:00.......................... Arrow
20:00 ....................Have I Got a Bit More News for You
21:00 .......... The Good Fight
21:00 ................... Seal Team
22:05 .................. Emergency Helicopter Medics
22:00 ............Golf’s Funniest Moments
23:05.......................24 Hours in a and e
23:00.....................The Force: Manchester
18:30............ ITV Evening News
23:45 ........... American Dad!
19:00............ Emmerdale 19:30 ..................Tonight 20:00 ........... Emmerdale
20:30......................... Paul O’grady: For the Love of Dogs 21:00..............Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
22:45................ Great Art 23:50.......... Give it a Year
19:30............. The Simpsons
15:00 .................Sin City Motors
21:00 ..........................Live at the Apollo 22:00 ................... Room 101 22:40 .......... Mock the Week 23:20 .......... Mock the Week
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What’s On
4th May - 10th May 2018
Sarah García
Mummy of 2, and Co-Founder of KidsLife
Since 2016 KidsLife has become the go-to point for Mums and Dads across the island of Tenerife for the where/when/ what’s on for families with children ages 0-12 years old. We began with our KidsLife magazine only within the schools of the island and in 2017 began the development to build the first family and child related app in the Canary Islands. Tenerife may be a small island but it is an island with a constant flow of incredible shows, workshops, activities and new things to do for both residents here and for tourists visiting the island with their little ones. Our slogan is “because we love them more than the world”…. Others would say “if the kids aren’t happy, nobody is happy”. Starting this month, and every month going forward, I will be sharing with Canarian Weekly, a selection from our fantastic KidsLife agenda to allow you to make some plans with your children and families to do something a little bit different. Maybe explore the island a little and make it exciting for the little ones too, with some exceptional workshops, activities, shows and musicals that are coming up soon…. Below you have a small selection of events that our amazing island has to offer…. Don’t forget, if your looking for more download our KidsLife App for free, and keep up to date with everything going on for families on a daily basis:
Fri 4th may, 17.30
Weds 9th may, 18.00
Mother’s Day Workshop
FREE
Educate in Family Family talk on Emotional Education through sports; workshop led by Amanda del Rosario Hernández, psychologist. There is a playroom service provided, free of charge for children aged 3+.
Sansofe Shopping Centre, San isidro
Cultural Adeje
Celebrate Mother’s Day by decorating your very own flower pot for your Mum.
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Center,
Sat 5th May, 17.00
Sunday 6th may, 19.00
Adexe & Nau, Spanish Tour
The Spanish leg of the two Tenerife born brothers who have become the biggest musical phenomenon of the digital age in Spain and also in Latin America. Their YouTube channel exceeds over 2 billions visits now and with their recent surging success and string of mega-hits and the git for the kids like the song “Emoji” for the official Emoji movie in Spanish. This could be the concert of the year for many of the younger music lovers of the island.
Fri 11th may, 18.00
Sat 12th may, 11.00
Camping at the Museum
The Biggest Flower in the World A child embarks on an exciting journey through the world to save a small, weak flower. His optimism and courage will surprise everyone around him! A fantastic, interactive show with plenty of participation from the audience through songs and choreography.
Museum of Fine Arts, santa cruz
price: 6 euros Theatre Circulo bellas artes, santa cruz
The biggest family event ever made in the Canary Islands. Over 5000m2 of fun and leisure for all the family, including: climbing walls, zip line crossing, inflatables, simulators, pedal cars, children’s workshops and activities, and much much more…
Pavilion santiago martin, Santa Cruz
price: 20 euros (including breakfast)
A family show where magic and humour will move you into the world of illusion with plenty of audience participation. Appearances, disappearances, levitations and much more…
OREO Festival
Price: from 18 euros
An exciting adventure - Camping in the Museum of Fine Arts is for children aged between 8 and 12 years. A sleepover at the museum with a diverse range of activities and games carried out by responsible monitors.
Magician Dragster
12th & 13th may, 11.00 - 20.00
price: 5 euros Auditorium, santa cruz
FREE la Marina, Santa cruz
Fri 18th may, 18.30
The Forest of Grimm
A theatre production aimed at children from age 5+. A contemporary version inspired by classic tales such as Little Red Riding Hood, Tom Thumb or Snow White.
Sun 20th may, 11.30
Sundance Family Sessions
Body sessions and electronic music for all the family. Enjoy the music from Micromusic with your little ones. Everyone is invited.
Price: 8 euros
price: Adults: 5 euros. Children: Free
Theatre Guimera
Theatre Leal, la laguna
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Essential watering guidance By Francine
from garden tenerife
THIS week, as Summer approaches, we have put together a guide to watering your plants, ensuring your garden remains full of vibrant colours and smells!
As we all know, during the Summer, our plants can quickly dry out, whimper and look a bit worse for wear! It’s vital they are watered, regularly, with a steady supply, ensuring the water travels down past the top layer of dry soil, to feed the deeper roots. Any plants growing in
pots, such as flowers, herbs etc., will become drier, more quickly, than if they were in the ground. Repeated wilting and rehydrating, irregularly, can be detrimental to the survival of plants, flowers, vegetables, hedges, trees and shrubs. Our advice - it is best to water all plants early in the morning before sunrise, and in the evening when the heat of the sun has cooled down. If the plants are watered late, after the sun has gone down, they will stay wet all night, and this can cause bacterial and fungal diseases. This can be difficult to manage in between life commitments, so the best way to ensure consistency would be to install an irrigation, timed, watering system. There are countless benefits for both the plants, and you! A timed watering system
will allow the plants to receive sufficient levels of water at regular times, avoiding the hot parts of the day. It will also reduce excessive watering, to make up for times when we have all been unable to water our plants when we should have done! The best thing of all is that a watering system is great value for money; they
are not as much as you may think! Lawns will need watering once or twice a week during the Summer. Light watering will encourage shallow root growth, but can leave the grass more vulnerable to heat and drought damage, especially if you are unable to supply frequent watering.
All the flies and bugs are out and about during the Summer, and they tend to hide amongst the plants, getting shelter from the sun, in between the leaves. A quick blast of the leaves can help get rid of any unwanted flies, and prevent them passing diseases onto your plants. Our final tip on essential watering during the Summer is to feed all the plants with fertiliser, on a weekly basis. This can be reduced to every 3-4 weeks, during the Winter. Never put fertiliser onto dry soil, because, when the plants receive it, it will burn the roots. Fertiliser granules or pellets are a great way to supply the plants each time they are watered, otherwise a capful of fertiliser dissolved in a watering can will be sufficient, on a weekly basis. And your plants will be sure to survive and thrive!
Car warning lights By Emma
from Motorworld
WE have covered this subject before, but, because of the current, financial crisis that many find themselves in, people are looking to save money, wherever possible. It seems prudent to reiterate how important the warning lights are on your car. From time to time, we all see these lights, but it is amazing how many people ignore them, only to find that, shortly after, their car stops, won't start or loses all power. This is often because of the lack of maintenance, or, in some cases, ignoring the warning lights. As cars have become more and more sophisticated, the number of possible faults that can arise has grown significantly, along with the number of different warning lights that might flash up on the dashboard. But they needn't be alarming. With a little help and
understanding, you may be able to save yourself money, and avoid potential, severe damage to your car, if you take notice of its warnings. If a warning light appears (or fails to extinguish after you've started the engine), depending on the light you should either stop, or get the error fixed, as soon as possible. If you know what the light means, and act quickly, you could save time and money. Oil pressure warning light This light, perhaps the most common and well known, should illuminate when the ignition is switched on, and go out once the engine starts. If the light stays on after starting, or illuminates during a journey, stop immediately, switch off the engine, and check the engine-oil level. Top up straight away if the level is low. If the warning lamp illuminates, even though the oil level is correct, do not start the engine, and contact your mechanic or garage, immediately. An easy way to do this is to take a photo of your dashboard with the light clearly showing, and send it to your mechanic or
garage. Ask for advice as to whether it is safe to continue your journey with caution, or whether the car should be sent to the garage on a grúa. Battery charge warning light This light should illuminate when the ignition is switched on, and should go out as soon as the engine starts. If it does not illuminate at all, or if it illuminates while driving, your battery is not being charged, so the most likely problem is that there is a fault with your charging system. This may be due to one of the following: ·a loose battery or starter terminals ·a broken or loose alternator drive belt ·an alternator failure If the alternator belt is broken, it must be replaced before you restart the engine. The coolant system may rely on this belt, and its failure could cause the engine to overheat and be damaged. Move the car, immediately, to a safe location, and turn off the engine. Do not restart the engine until you have sought professional assistance.
Brake system warning light This light will remain illuminated when the handbrake is in use. Illumination after releasing the handbrake may indicate a low brake-fluid level. You may need to top up the fluid. As brakes wear, the fluid level will slowly drop, so regular checks are important. If you are not able to check this yourself, go to your garage and ask them to do it for you. This may be free of charge, but it would routinely be done at a service, which is something to bear in mind. If the brake fluid is too low, and stopping distance is distinctly longer than usual, one of the two, hydraulic, brake circuits may have failed. If the light remains illuminated, even though the brake fluid level is correct, this may indicate a sensor fault. Take your car to a dealer or garage that has fault-finding equipment. Engine warning light This light illuminates when the ignition is switched on. It should go out as soon as the engine starts. If it illuminates with the
engine running, it indicates a malfunction with the engine management system. Have this checked as soon as possible. If the light turns to red, or illuminates in conjunction with the STOP light, stop the vehicle and seek assistance. ABS warning light When the ignition is switched on, the light illuminates briefly to confirm that the system is operational. If it illuminates when driving, it indicates a fault. Have this checked. Normal braking (without ABS) will generally be maintained, and many cars will be safe to drive on, but some will not. If in doubt, check with your mechanic, or stop driving the car and have it checked. Brake system and ABS warning lights If both warning lights illuminate at the same time when driving, stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Reduce vehicle speed gradually, and immediately move the vehicle to a safe position. Use the brakes with great care, and don't step on the brake pedal, abruptly.
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K9 Animal News
Heartworm fundraising event A FEW of our lovely dogs at K9 are currently suffering with heartworm, and they desperately need treatment. Heartworm is a roundworm which infects the heart. The severity of the disease depends on the amount of worms present, and how long the dog has suffered with the condition. Most dogs make a full recovery, when treated, but medical care is expensive, costing around 50 euros per 10kg of dog. For this reason, we are hosting a fundraising event at Clouseau's Bar in Palm Mar, on Sunday, 13th May. We will be there from 2-6pm, offering a wide range of entertainment, from live
performers, to a raffle and tombola. For a full list of entertainers, please refer to
our Facebook page. Food will be available, including a vegetarian option. All proceeds from the event will go towards the heartworm treatments for our dogs. Also, dogs recovering from heartworm require a quiet and warm place to stay, so we are looking for foster homes, for a period of three weeks after their treatments. Anniversary events! Because it's our 25th anniversary, we also have several fundraisers lined up, which are sure to make it a great year: The Polygon Bar, Los Cristianos, on 9th June; Howlin' at the Moon, San Eugenio, on 21st July, and our 25th anniversary summer dance/dinner in September/ October. Date and location to be announced. Do come and join us!
Good news indeed! Two of our beautiful dogs, Zafira and Sam, have recently found new, forever homes. It's always good to see happy endings! Meet our dogs We have many dogs, in all shapes and sizes, waiting patiently for their loving, safeand-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. Also, to see daily photos of the walks that take place at K9, like the facebook page Voluntarios del Refugio K9. Charity shop Our charity shop in Alcala Plaza is always looking for new items to sell. If you have any unwanted clothes, shoes, books or bric-a-brac, please pop them into our shop, or to K9. We welcome all kinds of items, all proceeds going towards helping the dogs. The shop is open from 10am2pm, Monday to Saturday. Pop in, or call them on 6465 61035. Collections can also be arranged, using this number.
My big tick, off the bucket list!
By Joe Price I CANNOT believe it was nearly two weeks ago that I completed the hottest London Marathon ever! All the preparation and training was coming to a head, and the realisation of “this thing I’d decided to do” was actually going to happen. For the past few months, the training plan had been going well, and, much to my amazement, I was able to fit everything in, between working and looking after the children. The early mornings weren’t as hard as I thought, and I actually enjoyed the experience of running longer distances. Now, the day had arrived, and I was ready… well as ready as I’d ever be. The knee injury I’d picked up was okay and, I was aware that I would never be fast. But I also knew that, in the words of the Shakira song from Zootopia, which my son had been singing for me all week: “I won’t give up, I won’t give in, until I reach the end”. The fact that my family were travelling from all over the country to watch me run, and that I’d had so much support from all my friends, as well as the money I had raised for Leukaemia Care UK, also made me more determined. The atmosphere was amazing, immediately. On the coach journey to the start, I chatted with a lady who had run a few marathons, and had received a “good for age”
place for London. I walked up to the start area with a teacher, also running his first marathon, but he had obviously been running for a long time. Then, after a few toilet stops and bag drop, we were waiting in the pens to start, and I met a few people in the same boat as me. I still can’t believe how calm I was at the start. Perhaps the meltdown I’d had over my knee a few weeks before had removed my nerves. The start line seemed to take forever to reach, but at no point did I ever think: “What am I doing?” We chatted together whilst we waited, and, once over the line, we all wished each other good luck. We were off! The weather was unbelievable, I had been worrying for ages that I would be too cold, but I needn’t have worried. We all thought, at some point, that the sun would be covered by clouds. But no, it was beating down,
and, straight away, I had to think about changing my fuelling and adding extra water when I could. The crowd were amazing from the start, offering jelly babies and shouting each name as we passed, which made it such an experience for me. My marathon was split into places where I would be seeing family along the way. And, before I knew it, I was coming up to Mile 9, which was our first contact. I wondered whether they would see me through the crowds and not just run past them, but there they were, all cheering me on. A quick cuddle from the kids and I was off again! Mile 11 was the Leukaemia Care cheer crowd… more high-fives and cheering, and, before I knew it, I’d reached halfway. This was the hardest bit for me. The heat was getting to me (still no cloud), my knee was starting to niggle a bit, and, on the other side of the road, people at Mile 22 were running in the opposite direction. It made you realise just how much further you had to run. I turned my phone on and received all the incredible messages from my friends and family, which hadn’t come through in the morning, and this gave me a big smile. I met a lot of people on the way round, chatting away and enjoying the day. The lady who gave me the piece of ice was a godsend, as was the person in the crowd, handing out what
I believed to be the best mini-cheddars I had ever tasted. Tower Bridge was, without a doubt, the best place for crowds until that point. The noise was unbelievable, as was the spectacular view! I reached the Mile 15 marker, realising that this was the most training I had done, because of the knee injury, so from now on, it was into the unknown. By Mile 20, my knee was really starting to hurt, but I knew that Mile 22/23 was the next meet-up with my family, so I pushed on to get some support from them. This was when I realised I had reached the other side of the road - yay! I was nearly at the end, with just 10k to go. Seeing my family again was amazing, and, from then on until the end, the crowds were packed along the streets. Finally, we had some cloud, and, apart from the knee, I was feeling pretty good. Not long to go. But by Mile 24, my knee had gone. The support was no longer helping, and it was hurting to run or walk. I got to the time marker and realised I was going finish in around six hours, and I have to admit, I was a bit gutted. But I managed it, limping to the end, and, finally, there was Buckingham Palace. The the end was in sight, and so was the medal! The meet-up my family at the end was great, and I finally got to have a
conversation with them all, as well as the people from Leukaemia Care UK. And off we went to Pizza Hut for a well-deserved treat. I couldn’t fault any of the Marathon staff. The marshals were brilliant, always asking if you were okay. The water people were excellent, and always on hand, although I know people after me had issues with water running out. The firemen with their water hoses, and the showers put on to cool us down, worked a treat. The St John Ambulance did an amazing job. They had their work cut out because a lot of people struggled with the heat, and there were other wounded warriors along the way. I’d also like to mention Matt Campbell, the chef who, tragically, collapsed at 22.5 miles and passed away the next day. It just shows what sort of stress you put on your body to run a marathon, and my thoughts go out to his family. RIP Matt. Thank you to everyone who has supported me, and donated to this brilliant cause. You really have been amazing. The entire day seemed like an out-of-body experience, and it wasn’t until I returned to Tenerife and back to work, that I realised what I’d done. In fact, it took me a few days, and a physio session, to feel proud of myself. Would I do it again? Absolutely!
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Cats Welfare News
Give an old dog a new home!
LAST week saw this gorgeous, old, female dog brought into the refuge. She is anaemic and in a very malnourished state, and terrified! We are desperately seeking a foster home where she can live out the rest of her life, experiencing the love and kindness she desperately deserves, after the horrors and trauma she has suffered, at the hands of some evil person. Accion del Sol will pay all veterinary costs; we just want to find her a
special, loving home. We are completely full with 235 dogs looking for new, loving homes. So please adopt, and don't buy! We have so many beautiful animals, so do come and visit us if you are interested in adopting. Assistance required Please contact us if you can assist in any way on 922 778630. We always need tinned dog-food for our older animals, plus blankets, towels, sheets, dog toys, collars and leads. You can call
into the Accion refuge on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons, from 2-5pm, and Saturdays between 1-4pm. Find us here Accion del Sol is situated directly under the Ecological Park (exit 52) on the northbound TF-1. Head for the giant windmills, and you’ll find us in the buildings on the righthand side. E-mail the refuge at teneriffa@ aktiontier.org or, for further details, visit our Facebook page: action tier Accion del Sol.
Live Arico News
Dog of the week: Brandon BRANDON came to us as a puppy, and is already a year old. We don't want him to live his whole life in the refuge, so we need to get him into a loving home. He is mixed-breed, with beautiful golden hair, bright eyes and a lovely personality. We are sure he will make a great family pet. Please, can you offer Brandon a home? Send a WhatsApp to Mark on 652 297853 for more information. Adopt, don’t buy! Come and walk the doggies! Join the Live Arico dog-walking 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 (10-4pm), and now Sundays! Los Cristianos - Calle Revron, near Thistle and Dragon Bar and
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play-park. Open daily (10-4pm) Golf del Sur - Golf Park, just before the lottery kiosk. Open Monday-Friday (106pm), Saturday (103pm), Sunday (10.303pm). Join us on Facebook - Live Arico P.A.W.S Tenerife twitter.com/live_arico www.livearico.com
Unlucky black cats IT'S a problem shared everywhere, and certainly here in Tenerife; black cats are hard to rehome! Through no fault of their own, sometimes it's down to age-old superstition, but also people tend to choose “prettier”, coloured cats. Here are a few reasons why you should own a black cat. Black cats were worshipped in ancient Egypt, and owning one was thought to bring good luck. Black goes with everything. Black cats won't clash with your decor, or what you're wearing. Most black cats are not actually black at all, but a mix of all sorts of dark colours. Look at a black cat in the sun, and you'll see all sorts of shades. There are many famous black cats such as Salem, from Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Binx from Hocus Pocus, and Isis from Star Trek. Because they're so beautiful, they photograph amazingly. All you have to do is
put them in a good light, and watch their features really show. They're exotic. Black cats are described as “sleek”, and look like miniature panthers. They're healthy Re-search has shown that black coats have evolved separately many times in different species, indicating dark fur as a survival benefit, meaning black cats are more resistant to diseases. But, simply, the best reason to adopt a black cat is because black cats are the least likely to be adopted! Still missing Angelo still hasn't been
found. He was born deaf, so is unlikely to respond to being called. He went missing in the Ten Bel area, Las Galletas, nearly two weeks ago. He has a microchip fitted, so can be identified. PLEASE, if you see him around, contact Annette on 6428 77706, or contact Cats Welfare. Fostering We are in urgent need of people, in their own homes, to bottle-feed kittens. No experience is needed, and we will supply all the milk - and support! Message us on Facebook, or contact us via our website www. cats-welfare-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 can be dropped in to the shop on San Blas, Golf del Sur (behind Hiperdino). It is open seven days a week, 106pm.
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Say cheese, and tas IF you happen to be a judge at the annual World Cheese awards, you will be familiar with the Montesdeoca label.
These Tenerife cheese-makers win awards in so many classes, year after year, always bringing something new to the table. Recently, they also entered a competition in the US, in Wisconsin, and, to nobody’s surprise, Alberto Montesdeoca had to find extra room in his luggage for yet another trophy. Good news for people in Adeje: these
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ste it as well! and producing an increasing range of tasty products. On Wednesday, Adeje Focus, the support group representing international residents in the borough, has organised a guided tour in English of the fantastic cheese-making installation. The tour will take about an hour, and visitors will be able to see the herd of goats, and watch the various
stages of cheese-making. The visit will end with a tasting, and, of course, those visiting can also buy some of the cheeses. The tour costs just five euros, and your guide will be one of the Montesdeoca family, who run the farm. They love to meet their clients and visitors first-hand when they can, and this is an ideal opportunity for them,
and for people on the tour. For more information, or to book your place (places are limited) email focusadeje@ gmail.com, and please include a contact number. The organisers will confirm your place on the list and let you know how to get there (it’s in Tijoco, one of Adeje’s outerlying villages) and parking is available.
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Harsh reality for Tenerife Rayo Vallecano 3 CD Tenerife 1 By Colin Kirby
CD Tenerife review
THREE straight defeats, and 10 goals conceded, have left Tenerife’s dream of reaching the promotion play-offs in the rear-view mirror.
There was no disgrace in this defeat, at table-toppers Rayo; just a realisation that there are serious holes to be plugged in the squad, once the season ends, after five more games. Officially, the club and coach pledge to fight until it’s impossible to make up the current, seven-point gap. But despite a spirited chase, after a poor start, the focus should now shift to rebuilding, and learning valuable lessons. Casadesus, who has shown the right spirit in recent matches, enjoyed another outstanding performance, including a well-taken header for Tenerife’s goal. They could not be faulted for effort, but Rayo had a bit of a swagger, and tunnel vision for promotion. Suso, Tenerife’s veteran skipper, earned his starting place on merit, and his firstminute header was denied its reward by a one-handed parry from the keeper. The
gutsy right-winger followed that with a cross, put wide by Casadesus. Rayo, caught cold by CDT’s defiant spirit, gradually stamped their class on the game. Defensive uncertainty and lack of tactical awareness have been creeping into Tenerife’s game, and Inaki, at leftback, just invites trouble. He was slow and unsure, but, thankfully, keeper Dani Hernandez made a couple of firm saves to steady the ship. Bryan Acosta had a strong penalty claim rejected when held back by a Rayo arm in the box, which led to the booking of Tenerife coach Joseba Etxeberria, who chewed the referee’s ear. Meanwhile, Rayo’s forwards were getting bolder, and, after 38 minutes, Embarba launched the ball into the Tenerife goalmouth. Carlos Ruiz slipped and missed an intercepting header, allowing the ball to land on the outstretched toe of Raul de Tomas, who opened the Rayo scoring. Five minutes later, Inaki put in a long, airbound cross, and Casadesus rose with power and purpose to head home an equaliser. The second half opened with De Tomas hitting the post, and Suso, at the other end, setting up Acosta, who flicked the ball wide. Luis Milla saved his absent defence with a decisive, tidying header, back to Dani. But Tenerife were still creating chances.
Casadesus cringed as the home keeper kept his shot out, off the post, and Milla wasted a neat pass, while Alex Mula could find no takers to help his speedy break. Rayo started to apply more
pressure, and a free-kick found Moreno, who headed Rayo back in front. The quality of the Tenerife subs showed why they have fallen by the wayside. Juan Villar returned from injury
again, in place of Suso, but he looked nowhere near fit. Malbasic took over from Acosta, but, apart from one weak shot, he might just as well have been playing in slippers. Rayo, who needed to finish off the game, had the tools to do so. Embarba hit a fierce shot into the top corner of the net, on Dani’s weaker side, and the game was over as a contest. The final Tenerife sub was Paco Montañes, for Mula, but his five minutes were uneventful. There is some genuine quality in the Tenerife squad, but not enough. Short-term coach Etxeberria, expected to re-sign soon for next season, has already shown that some players, like Jorge and Vitolo, don’t impress him. A ruthless cull is necessary this summer. But, for now, a win tomorrow (Saturday) at home against Almeria at 7pm is needed. It would underline the good work carried out by coach Etxeberria since taking on a relegation-threatened side, riddled with injuries.
Rommel’s legend lives on YOU can tell a lot about the soul of a football club by how they honour their most treasured players. And a perfect example will be seen on Sunday, at CD Tenerife’s home game in Santa Cruz. Rommel Fernandez, The Panama Panzer, died 25 years ago, and players and fans alike will salute the striker’s memory, as they do annually. Fate brought Rommel to Tenerife in 1986 to play in a tournament with his national team. But Tenerife appreciated the 21-yearold’s talent, and invited him to become the second Panamanian ever to play in a European league. An 18-goal haul in the 198889 season helped Tenerife into the Primera Division. He followed up with regular double-figure seasons, and was voted best South American in the Spanish league. Valencia snapped him up in 1991, but he was a fringe player and was loaned out to Albacete. There, he regained his form and scored his 50th league goal, while playing against Tenerife! Sadly, a car crash claimed his life on 6th May 1993, at the age of 27. but CD Tenerife, and their fans, have never forgotten him.
Each year, flowers are placed at pitch-side before the nearest home game to his death. This year, the Almeria game falls tomorrow (Saturday) on 5th May, and a tiled shrine, built into the outside wall of the Heliodoro stadium, will be adorned with flowers and candles. Rommel scored 56 goals in
162 games in Spain. He also played for his country, most notably, in their unsuccessful qualifying campaign for the 1994 USA World Cup. The Panama City national stadium is now named after Rommel and, fittingly, Panama has qualified for its first World Cup finals, in Russia next month, in the same group as England.
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Triathon News
Rally-Driving
Triathlete Sharon dies in Spain after Ironman test SHARON Long, a British female triathlete, died last Sunday after competing in the first stage of a gruelling, Ironman event on the Costa del Sol.
She was one of 2,500 international athletes, taking part in the Ironman 70.3 Marbella event, which comprised a 1,900-metre swim in the sea, followed by a 90km bike ride and a 21km run, finishing on the Puerto Banus sands. Sharon, from Plymouth, who was rushed to Costa del Sol Hospital after going into cardiac arrest during the swim, passed away there on Monday after remaining in a “brain-dead” condition. She had been competing in the female 40-44 age-group, along with a friend, Kirsty, who also took part in the event. She was found floating, face-down in the water, and was pulled into a dinghy
Bragging rights bagged! Gran Canaria 68 Iberostar Tenerife 76
Victory was down to solid performances from every player, which was enough to raise a thumbs-up from injured American Davin White, who had just had an operation on two fingers of his left hand. An aggressive approach saw Tenerife lead by 10 points at the halfway stage, with quarter wins of 16-131 23-16. Gran Canaria chipped away
Adeje back in top gear
before being brought ashore, following desperate attempts to revive her. Local reports said she remained “brain dead” until, eventually, passing away at the Costa del Sol Hospital, near Marbella town centre, on Monday. Team H Running Plymouth, a group of runners from her home city, posted a message on Facebook, alongside her picture, saying: “It was so sad to learn that our great friend Sharon Lang passed away, tragically, doing something she loved. “All of our love and thoughts are with Sharon’s family and her friend, Kirsty, who was with her in Spain.”
Basketball
FORM means nothing when there is a local derby at stake, in any sport. And Iberostar Tenerife put their indifferent season behind them to triumph in Gran Canaria.
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at the deficit, but their 1716 and 22-21 advantages were never going to be enough. In front of a 6,000 plus crowd, Tenerife milked the applause from their hundreds of travelling fans. The teams are on course to meet again in the playoff series, Gran Canaria are now 6th, and Tenerife occupy the 8th and final qualification spot. Tim Abromaitis took top honours on the day with 18 points, special praise was reserved for Fran Vazquez with another ninepoint haul and a typically hard working, inspiring performance. New defensive signing Tai Odiase wasn’t cleared in time to make his debut.
ROARING engines and squealing tyres will ring out across Tenerife South for the 28th annual Adeje Rally, spread over three days. It all revs up with the presentation of the 50 cars, and the ceremonial start from the Troya Beach car park, Avenida Rafael Puig, in Las Americas on Thursday (10th May) at 7pm. The serious action gets underway the following day as the cars leave the refuelling park in Avenida Bruselas, Costa Adeje, at 5pm, for the timed sprint to Taucho. This is followed by the 5.30pm run from Adeje BP to Santiago del Teide, 6.10pm from Santiago del Teide to Cuevo del Polvo, and, also, 6.45pm from Guia de Isora to the Siam Mall regrouping point, which completes Section One. There’s not much time for a breather because Section Two speeds off from Siam Mall to the refuelling park in Avenida Bruselas at 8pm. From there, the drivers head to Taucho at 8.35pm; Adeje BP to Santiago del Teide at 9.05pm, and Santiago del Teide to Cuevo del Polvo at 9.45pm. The last dash of the day features Guia de Isora to Avenida Bruselas at 10.20pm. The pace is hectic and
unrelenting, with little room for driver or engine problems. Day Two dawns with a 9am gathering at Siam Mall, for the short hop to Avenida Bruselas, followed by a 9.25am burst to Arona. And just because it’s the Adeje Rally doesn’t stop the drivers from paying a call to their neighbouring municipalities. The 10am stage is one of the longest, from Arona, through Vilaflor, and San Miguel to Granadilla. That sets up a 10.45am spurt to La Cisnera, followed by the 11.20am Arico-Fasnia to Parque La Reina section. The morning closes with a 12.25pm run from Adeje Karting to Siam Mall. If you are pausing, while working through these stages, don’t even think of becoming a co-pilot and navigator in one of the rally cars. Finally, it’s the home stretch, with the 1.10pm opening hop
from Siam Mall to Avenida Bruselas, followed by the 1.45pm sprint to Arona. Grab a breath and it’s the 2.20pm Arona-VilaflorSan Miguel to Granadilla. Granadilla to La Cisnera burns rubber from 3.05pm. Arico-Fasnia to Parque de la Reina screeches out at 3.40pm, and the Adeje Karting-Avenida Bruselas is the last chance to shave seconds of the two days’ overall timings. The judges will be compiling all the timings in hundreths of seconds, checking the cars to make sure no one has added an extra engine or two. They will emerge with a full run-down of placings for the prize-giving in Calle Grande, Adeje town, soon after 5.30pm. A word of warning: there will be lots of road-closures during the two days of racing, so please be patient and careful. Most of all, enjoy the racing!
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Women’s Football
CD Marino
Room to wriggle Real Betis 0 Egatesa Granadilla 1
Goal caps super show by Ahmed CD Marino 1 UD Lanzarote 1 BAGS of goalmouth action, tough tackles, and plenty of pride made for an excellent game, as hosts Marino shared the spoils with UD Lanzarote on Sunday.
FOURTH place was already assured for Egatesa Granadilla Tenerife, but victory at fifth-placed Real Betis was not just three more points. It was also a tactical victory for coach Toni Ayala, who rested Jackie Simpson and Pisco, because of their niggling injuries, which might have led to a moraledenting defeat. But the squad showed how strong they were, mentally as well as physically. Cindy Garcia ensured the away
win with a well-taken header, and the players closed ranks to ensure Betis could not get back into the game. The season’s penultimate league clash takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at home against Sevilla, at noon, in San Isidro. With the pressure off, the squad can enjoy the final league games before going into the top-eight, quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey (Queen’s Cup) later this month.
La Liga
Sky falls in on La Liga
EVEN the deep pockets of Sky Sports have a limit, because the TV company have just been outbid by Eleven Sports for UK coverage of Spain’s La Liga. It’s an ambitious company, owned by Italian Andrea Radrizzani, who is the Leeds chairman. Sky saw off BT Sport three years ago with a bid of just under £18m for a deal over the same time span. But although the new winning bid hasn’t been publicised, it has been reported that they weren’t keen to pay inflated prices. So, from the 2018-2019 season, Eleven Sports are calling the shots. They are looking at options for the UK market, and might use their existing
channels, which have a total of 17 million subscribers. They could also set up a new channel, or stream games, via the internet and social media. In theory, they can sell on individual games, so Sky Sports or BT Sports could cherry-pick big matches. Eleven companies already use this method to sell some of their US rights. Financial experts say that Eleven Sports are looking at buying limited rights to the English Premier League. It ‘s all getting extremely diverse and competitive, but the new deal is sure to pour more money into La Liga’s coffers. La Liga President Javier Tebas said: “We have worked very hard to promote the excellence of La Liga in the UK, and we are confident Eleven Sports will help us to grow and develop our brand.”
Recent home performances have lacked a cutting edge, but young Senegal forward Ahmed showed how much he has progressed this season, adding determination and variety to his game. Lobbing a 15th-minute shot over the bar simply served to sharpen Ahmed’s aim, and he was a constant thorn to the Lanzarote defence. At the other end, Rosmen led an early charge for Lanzarote, but he was blocked by Hector Pano. The visiting islanders were anxious to cement their fourth place, and, with it, a promotion play-off place. The win was on their mind, but they found Marino a tough nut to crack. Rosmen had another go, this time out wide, before feeding Borja for a shot, which was handled confidently by keeper David. But Marino, in a comfortable mid-table slot, showed they were up for the battle. Kevin Castro was a terrier in midfield, and Ahmed was no longer content to hug the right wing. He used his close control to make inside runs which opened up the Lanzarote defence. Ahmed was also linking well with Zeben to increase the pressure on the visitors. A well-played through-ball from Saavedra found Kevin in a threatening position, but he couldn’t quite exploit it. Yassine added powerful support to Marino’s positive attack, but Lanzarote were always a danger. A quick break and cross found Rosmen, whose hurried header cleared the bar. Ayoze got in on the act as he looked for a shooting chance, but Hector tidied up nicely, and Yassine hurdled a couple of Lanzarote tackles before losing the ball. The goal-less score at the break didn’t reflect the quality of play on offer from two committed teams.
Meyi set up the first chance of the second half, steaming down the left to supply Zeben, whose shot went straight at Lanzarote keeper Sasha. Ahmed played a neat interchange with Kevin, but his shot was deflected for a fruitless corner. And Marino had a lucky escape when a weak, clearing header from Hector hung teasingly in the air for Lanzarote, but keeper David cleared the danger with a top-class save. Ahmed’s two away goals the previous week had left him hungry for more, and, after a couple of near-misses. The final ball just eluded him both times, but he got his reward when a defender deflected a cross into his path, and his 62nd-
minute finish was perfect. Lanzarote were stung into action, with Rosmen putting one shot just over the bar from a free kick, and curling another attempt wide. A double substitution had refreshed the Lanzarote team, and new arrival Gaston put in a delicate chip, which was headed home by Rosmen to square the game, with 15 minutes left. It might have heralded a bombardment, but Marino took the play to their visitors and Ahmed was narrowly thwarted by the keeper, after Yassine had fired wide. Lanzarote seemed to sense that a point would be enough, and also a fair reflection of a well-contested match.
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