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Sánchez wins, but who will support him?

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PEDRO Sánchez and his socialist PSOE party won the most seats at last Sunday’s General Election. But his 123 total leaves him short of the 176 he needs for an outright majority, which means another coalition beckons.

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Still doubts for Sánchez, after his election success

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It seems likely that the acting Prime Minister will form a stable coalition partner with Left-wing Podemos party, who backed him up after his previous Government success. Yet there are still doubts.

On the plus side for Sánchez, the results gained by the main right-wing parties mean he has little risk of being trumped by a coalition agreement between them.

But a new Spanish Government is unlikely to emerge until June, as the parties will continue to campaign for May’s local and European elections.

With Sanchez failing to win an outright governing majority, it is still unclear whether he will seek to form a full coalition government, or try to run as a minority Socialist administration.

But as he met with his party executive to discuss their next move, Deputy Prime Minister Carmen Calvo suggested that the socialists’ preferred option would be to govern in

minority, seeking confidence and supply agreements with groups such as Podemos.

“We think we have more than enough support to be the rudder of this ship,” said Ms Calvo, while recognising the role of Podemos in pushing forward progressive policies during the 10-monthlong Sánchez minority government, before the latest general election.

Sanchez’s relative freedom

to decide was made possible by a catastrophic showing from Spain’s mainstream, conservative, Popular Party, which lost more than half of its parliamentary representation, falling to 66 seats.

Among the campaign pledges of Podemos is a plan to impose a special tax on banks to pay back bailout funds, poured into the financial sector during the

Man suffers in his smoke-filled home

A MAN suffered the effects of smoke inhalation after a fire at his Las Rosas apartment last Monday.

The emergency services were contacted at around 3.15pm by a neighbour requesting help, because he could see smoke seeping through the windows of a house in the area.

Fire-fighters sent to the scene spotted a fire inside the house, and began to extinguish the flames immediately, while rescuing the man

from the dense smoke, which had accumulated.

The smoke also damaged the homes either side of the building, and the fire-fighters rescued four dogs from them.

A medic from a nearby medical centre attended the scene, treating the smoke-affected occupant, and telling him to seek further treatment in hospital because of the after-effects.

Both Local Police and the Guardia Civil worked alongside each other during the emergency.

crisis, and the creation of a public-energy company to cut costs for consumers.

But even with Podemos support, the ruling PSOE would still find itself nine seats short of a governing majority, raising the prospect of again needing the divisive support of the Catalan parties to cross the line.

In a sign of the ongoing divisions, Spain’s electoral board on Monday ruled

that Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont could not run as a candidate for Spain in European elections next month, from his self-imposed exile in Brussels.

In total, the PSOE gained nearly 7.5m votes in an election which saw a much higher participation than the summer 2016 event, taking 75.75% of the electorate, as opposed to 66.48% last time, and representing 28.68% of ballots.

The right-wing PP has plunged in popularity, the 123 seats gained in 2015 and the 137 won in 2016 under Mariano Rajoy disappearing rapidly.

The most likely path back to the Presidency for Sánchez will be to join forces with left-wing Podemos, which has gone from being Spain’s third-largest political power to fourth, dropping from 72 seats to 42.

Whatever transpires, Sánchez will have to begin talks with his likely coalition partners next month, leaving King Felipe VI, formally, to invite him to form a new government.

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Frenchman crosses Atlantic, in barrel!

BRAVE Frenchman Jean-Jacques Savin, 72, who spent four months floating across the Atlantic in his home-made barrel from El Hierro, reached his goal last Sunday.

Yet he had been drifting at one stage towards the US, and was looking for a vessel to take him to the nearest port. With no engine, sails or paddles, the pensioner relied on trade winds and currents to push him 4,800km, from the Canary Island to the Caribbean, in his unusual craft.

Savin spent months building his bright orange, barrelshaped capsule, of resincoated plywood, which had to be strong enough to withstand battering waves and other stresses.

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and 2.1m across, with a small galley area, and a mattress, complete with straps, to keep him from being tossed out of his bunk by rough seas.

Portholes on either side of the barrel, and another looking into the water, provide sunlight and a bit of entertainment for him.

The unique craft also has a solar panel, which generates energy for communications and GPS positioning.

As he drifted along, Savin dropped markers in the ocean to help oceanographers study the currents. And at the end of the journey, Savin was studied by doctors for the effects of solitude in close confinement.

He described his journey as a “crossing during which man isn’t captain of his ship, but a passenger of the ocean”.

Savin’s adventure, estimated to have cost around 58,000 euros, was funded by French barrel-makers and crowdfunding.

Mum fights for life, with no insurance!

A BRITISH mother is fighting for her life while stranded in a Santa Cruz hospital, because her insurance company has refused to pay medical bills.

Elaine Ruddick, 57, who was struck by pneumonia four days into her Tenerife holiday, was taken into

intensive care.

Elaine was left partly paralysed by a stroke in 2015, and her insurance company will not pay up now because of a “technicality”.

Her 62-year-old husband, Charlie, said: “This is the closest I have ever come to losing my wife, in 37 years of marriage. I have never cried so much in all my life.

“It has been touch-and-go for over a week, and she’s still very critical. But, thankfully,

Local Police aid clean-up

SANTA Cruz Local Police, along with fire-fighters, have been involved in cleaning up the facade of a Calle Castillo building.

It had been showing signs of loose debris, which could have fallen on passers-by, causing considerable injuries.

On Monday afternoon, Local Police cordoned off the Calle Castillo road to keep neighbours and traffic at bay, while the fire services cleared up the dangerous debris.

she’s getting a little more stable.”

He added: “It’s almost unbearable for me to see the pain in her face, but I have to be strong to tell her it will

be okay. Honestly, though, I don’t know whether she will live or not.”

A fund-raiser has been set up for the Milton Keynes couple, in an attempt to cover

outstanding medical costs of €8,600.

Charlie said: “I feel emotionally drained. This holiday has turned out to be a complete nightmare.”

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TENERIFE is home to a growing number of foreign-language authors, many of whom are established writers, while others are taking that tentative first step, dipping their finger into author’s ink!

These days, with self-publishing coming into its own, more and more budding writers are discovering that all they need is that extra push to publish.

And what could be more useful than talking to like-minded scribblers, who have taken that path? Or maybe you would rather seek a more traditional route, sending your manuscript to publishing houses in search of that big break.

Either way, there will be people at Adeje Book Fair this evening (Friday) and tomorrow who can advise. Among them will be overseas residents living here as published authors, who are now successful.

They are recognised writers, and have overcome many of the problems faced by new writers, which are often compounded by living in another country. The “foreign writers” part of Adeje Book Fair is now an established and popular section of this annual event, celebrating the written word and the published image.

This year, the section will occur during the weekend fair, to-

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Washed-up package all part of the drug pattern

LOCAL Police officers from Santa Cruz, on foot patrol around the Anaga coastline, in Las Palmas de Anaga, noticed a package washed up on the beach, which, when opened, was found to contain 1.5kg of cocaine.

It appeared to have come from America, and the officers are certain that this is not the first time a package will be found on Canarian shores.

The archipelago is a preferred route for drug-traffickers, known as the stepping stone into Europe.

Over the years, it has become common knowledge that the 1,500km of coastline surrounding the Canary Islands is most attractive

for many illegal activities, partly because the archipelago’s location offers an easy access into Europe for many traffickers.

The islands are familiar with people trafficking, as well as the illegal entry of hashish because of their proximity to the neighbouring continent, The drugs pass through the islands in three popular ways: the first by small sailing yacht, which makes small stops on route to avoid detection, and the second is by drug mules, who bring the drugs in via the airport or ports, after swallowing many bulletshaped packages containing the substances.

Then, thirdly, there are the bales of drugs, which are transferred from a bigger ship to a smaller boat, to bring the drugs closer to the coastline.

It is likely that the package discovered last week was bought in this way.

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morrow (Saturday) from 11am to 1pm.

The fair is in the car park, beside the Adeje School of Music, which is housed in the building with coloured panels down the side, in Las Torres.

The Book Fair, now in its 16th year, offers visitors a huge range of attractions, from book launches, story-telling for kids, workshops, concerts, and even a kids’ cookery workshop. According to Juan Desiderio Afonso Ruiz, the councillor responsible for heritage and libraries: “The book fair has become a meeting place, and a reference point for residents and visitors.

“It is also is a showcase for our literature. and a place where the public can get to meet new authors.”

Events begin this evening at 6pm with the presentation of a number of new books in Spanish. Along with a performance

by Nicotine Swing.

Events tomorrow (Saturday) begin at 10am with a kids’ concert, followed by the foreign language event, in English.

That will enable available authors to chat, one-on-one with the public, from 11am to noon, and there’s a workshop in English with them from 12 noon to 1pm. The fair continues throughout Saturday with readings, stories and songs.

Listen to Oasis Fm today (Friday) at 1pm, when Justin Charles will be speaking with Clio and Brad, who are involved in the Book Fair.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Budget airline’s staff Minor shock for paraglider harsh on autistic boy A PARAGLIDER suffered minor injuries after falling on to an electric tower in Adeje last Saturday afternoon. The pylon is situated on Calle Charfa which runs adjacent to the TF-1, near Tu Trebol supermarket.

Car-driver, 13, stuns police

POLICE officers in Spain performed a double take when they stopped a car being driven by a 13-year-old … with his parents in the car!

Elche Local Police, on the Costa Blanca, reported the “irresponsible” action in the Peña de las Águilas district earlier this week, on their Twitter account.

The officers have passed on the case to Alicante’s Child Prosecutor’s office, where the parents could face charges of being “collaborators”.

Child’s body found in ravine

GUARDIA Civil rescue teams have found the body of a nineyear-old child, who had disappeared in Huesca.

According to sources from the armed institute, the corpse of the little boy was found at around 11am last Sunday, near a ravine in Sierra de Guara.

The child was part of a group, who were canyoning in the Oscuros del Balces area, near Rodellar.

Spanish press report that two women in the group were rescued, but the child was dragged away by the current, in an area which was difficult to access.

THE mother of a 15-year-old autistic boy has hit out bitterly at Ryanair staff, after the airline’s alleged behaviour at Alicante Airport.

“They refused to let him on the flight, and wanted to charge to take his doll on board,” said Helena Estrella, mother of Leo. She said of the low-cost airline’s personnel: “They refused to let him fly home because he became distressed when they wouldn’t let him have his doll. And they then demanded payment for it as hand-luggage.”

She added: “Leo’s carer, who was travelling with him, had not even refused to make the payment.”

Helena said the situation caused her son to have a “meltdown”, when four or five officers surrounded him, after Ryanair staff had called the police.

“Special assistance had been requested because not all disabilities are visible, but we were told ‘No’ by Ryanair because Leo can walk,” she said.

The mother said Leo’s carer “was wearing the recognised Lanyair, which is used to alert airport staff of a non-visible disability”.

Helena added that Leo was taken to the airport doctor and had to be medicated, because he was “highly

distressed”. Ryanair offloaded their luggage “and offered them no other way to get home”.

After much desperation, Leo’s carer bought new tickets to get home from the Jet2 counter.

Helena praised the Jet2 staff for “the level of compassion and outstanding customer service because they got her boy home, treating him with kindness, dignity and respect.

“Please accept my thanks for the bottom of my heart,” said Helena, who has asked for everyone to share her posts on Facebook to highlight Jet2’s outstanding customer service.

Ryanair replied to Helena, who also took to Twitter to report the incident, saying: “We are really sorry about this. We suggest you to contact, directly, the special assistance department”.

But in a statement, puzzled Ryanair officials responded to the criticism and allegations,

saying: “This teenage passenger and his carer were provided with special assistance by Alicante airport after checking in. (All such assistance in Alicante is provided by the Airport Authority).

“At passport control, the teenager became agitated and aggressive towards his carer, and the carer took the decision not to travel.

“The passengers were then taken to the airport medical assistance team, where the upset passenger received sedation.

“As these two passengers never arrived at the Ryanair Boarding gate, their luggage was off-loaded at the request of Alicante passport control staff, who advised Ryanair’s gate agents that they had decided not to travel.

“These two passengers did not arrive at the boarding gate, and, therefore, were not denied boarding, and neither were they charged for any hand luggage.”

in a Guardia Civil patrol car stopped his progress.

Miraculously, there no accidents.

He began his journey at Añaza, and was intercepted by the Guardia in Guimar, alongside the industrial estate.

An emergency call had been made at 8.30am, informing the operator of the circumstances.

Before long, Guardia Civil Trafico officers detected the vehicle, and stopped the

oncoming traffic for safety reasons.

They then caught up with the errant driver, halting him by turning on the sirens as well as the headlights.

As they approached the vehicle in their car, the driver looked disorientated, yet he managed to stop his vehicle.

The elderly man was also extremely nervous, and he told the police he hadn’t realised he was driving all that distance in the wrong lane.

Wrong-way pensioner shocks drivers galore

Blazing cars alert police

A FIRE in Santa Cruz, involving several vehicles in Calle Davinca, is being investigated by suspicious Local Police.

Initially, it looked as though one of the cars had been torched intentionally, which, subsequently, damaged nearby vehicles.

Fire-fighters, dispatched to the scene by the emergency services, extinguished the blaze, before officers were able to take a closer look. The evidence was enough for them to open an investigation.

Bread and cereal tax drops

SPAIN’S central government has lowered IGIC on wholemeal breads and cereals in a bid to promote healthy eating.

The move means that some foods will now be taxed at just 4%, rather than the current 10%, and included those considered to be beneficial to health.

Government spokeswoman Isabel Celaa said the change would have an important effect on taxation, adding that it was about improving the customer’s information.

A PENSIONER had the luckiest escape of his life, as did other drivers, when, totally disoriented, the 81-yearold drove his car against the traffic for 13 miles, on the TF-1, heading south.

True, the 81-year-old man caused some disruption to the oncoming traffic, but he was rescued when officers

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Adeje’s Open Space employment scheme for productive staff

ADEJE Council, in partnership with a number of the borough’s private companies, has initiated an employment project “AUGE” (the management of employment and entrepreneurship for highereducation graduates).

The project is aimed at people aged between 18-35, who have completed a thirdlevel course, or a professional training course, but are either unemployed or in a job that doesn’t suit them, given their education and training.

Adeje Mayor José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga said: “We need to increase the number of young people in our productive network. Without young people, there is no future.

We have an important group of young, educated graduates, and we need to help them find appropriate work, which will guarantee the kind of professional values they seek; work which offers them professional emancipation.”

The Global Jobs Pact is a set of balanced, realistic, policy measures, which countries, with the support of regional and multilateral institutions, can adopt to ease the impact of the crisis, as well as accelerating employment recovery.

It was adopted in June 2009 by the International Labour

Organisation, and calls on its member States to put decent work opportunities at the core of their crisis responses.

It addresses the social impact of the global crisis on employment, and proposes jobcentred policies for countries to adapt, according to their national needs.

The pact states: “The damage to employment, created by the financial and economic crisis, has caused hardship to many working women and men, families and communities, and worsened poverty.

“It has threatened the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, weakened middle-classes, heightened risks to social cohesion and eroded the confidence of decision-makers.

“Recovery will not be sustainable unless jobs are created and maintained. With 45 million young people entering the workforce annually, 300 million new jobs need to be created… just to keep up with the labour-force growth.”

AUGE is designed to meet the needs of our qualified young people, who know there is a with a lack of possibilities open to them to develop their capabilities, which leads many to emigrate.

The Open Space event, which will bring together graduates,

qualified young people and potential employers, takes place in Costa Adeje’s Hotel Victoria this evening (Friday, 3rd May) at 5pm.

The opening address will be given by Juan Verde, President of the Fundación Advanced Leadership, and former Under-Secretary of State to President Obama.

There will be a series of roundtable discussions, led by various people in the business, training and employment field, including Xiomara Méndez, creator of the jobseeking Canarian webpage, www.enbuscade.org, and Ana Gallardo, professor and mentor in the MentorDay company.

During the evening, attendees will also have a chance to present themselves to company representatives in attendance, include people from Dekbera, the Spring Hotel group, Crea Solutions, and Ikea, among others. They will be there to chat and accept CVs from anyone interested in working with them.

The event is free, but you should register. And there’s more information and registration online, at: http:// www.adeje.es/adejeimpulsa/ agenda/9083-open-spaceencuentro-de-personas-conformacion-superior

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Disco gang beat a teenager to death

A TEENAGER, aged 17, who was brutally beaten by a gang following an argument about cigarettes at a San Sebastian disco, has died in hospital.

Sources said the victim refused to give them to the attackers, who beat and kicked him.

Paramedics performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation manoeuvres on

him, and he was rushed to hospital in a serious condition.

The attack was said to have happened in the early hours of last Friday, but, tragically, the youngster lost his fight for life on Sunday at Donostia Hospital.

Two friends of the victim, and his brother, who tried to intervene, were also injured.

Police arrested all seven men involved in the beating. They are aged 18-25, and three are Romanians, two North Africans and two Spaniards.

Suspicious woman’s drugs GUARDIA Civil officers detained a 39-yearold woman at Tenerife North airport, carrying two kilos of cocaine in her luggage.

Officers stopped the woman because they were suspicious of her behaviour after alighting. They identified her,

then checked her luggage, discovering four plastic packages.

The packages were analysed and the substance proved to be cocaine, weighing 2,044 grams, with a street value of more than 120,000 euros.

The woman, charged with drug-trafficking, and already has a police record for similar charges.

Stabbed woman left with severe injuries A WOMAN aged 36 was treated for serious stomach injuries, after being stabbed last Friday in Gran Canaria’s San Bartolome de Tirijana municipality.

The incident happened at around 11.10pm in El Tablero, and the emergency services, who had been alerted,

responded by sending a specialised, medical ambulance immediately.

When medics arrived at the scene, they realised the extent of her injuries, and, having stabilised her, transferred her to the Las Palmas University hospital.

National Police, who opened an investigation, were assisted at the scene by Local Police colleagues.

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Forget all tricks, you cannot beat the breathalyser

GUARDIA Civil traffic police have exposed some of the most common “clever tricks” used by drivers over the alcohol limit, to fool officers into thinking they are sober and to try to “beat the breathalyser”.

But here’s the bad news for anyone with little regard for the safety of other roadusers: they don’t work!

Random breathalyser checks are often programmed ahead of major public holidays, during the start of the summer traffic exodus, along with the “operation return” in September, during or after important football matches, and parties or events.

Less frequently, they may be staged over ordinary summer evenings and weekends, but they can also crop up for no apparent reason.

You may as well co-operate, because refusing to be breathalysed is a criminal offence. And, if you’ve decided to drive, you should be in a position not to have to worry about the test.

But Guardia Civil officers say there are always motorists who think they can outsmart them.

There will always be someone in a social group who tells the others, confidently, that they “have only to do this one thing, and the authorities will send you on your way”.

This is not clever, say General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) officials, because alcohol is present in 30-50% of crashes

Driver didn’t give a hoot about shooting

THE National Police have detained a 35-year-old Lanzarote man, at his Arrecife home, charging him with threatening behaviour.

involving deaths, making it one of the biggest risk factors on Spain’s roads.

“Drinking olive oil, chewing grains of rice, chewing gum, sucking a lemon or drinking egg-white... these tricks and others like them do not alter the breathalyser result,” stresses the Guardia, on their Twitter site.

“And if you mix them with alcohol, they can cause a colossal stomach ache!

The best way to beat the breathalyser is sticking to 0,0.”

Other rumoured techniques, said to lead to an alcoholfree result in an over-thelimit driver, include swilling mouthwash, drinking several litres of water, making oneself sweat, or having a coffee or Red Bull as one’s last drink of the night.

But, say traffic police, these are equally pointless.

Many drivers believe breathalysing, which shows up the quantity of alcohol in the breath, also shows the volume of alcohol in the bloodstream, meaning disguising breath content will, additionally, show a zero reading for blood alcohol levels.

But this is not true. The saliva involved in a breathalyser test, which shows up bloodalcohol levels, means these will be evident, simply by the driver putting the tube into his or her mouth.

Police also have a message for those who think they can drink and then avoid spotchecks by taking a “secret”, cross-country shortcut home.

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He had no previous police record, but had a gun in his possession and fired it, in an attempt to get a driver to stop using his car horn excessively.

A neighbour heard the shots, and, after a quick look, realised what was going on.

He then called the National Police and told them a street fight was taking place, involving guns.

They arrived almost immediately, and began door-to-door inquiries with

the neighbours, in search of individuals who witnessed the shots being fired.

Various neighbours told the officers they had seen a neighbour threatening a driver inside the car, which resulted in an abusive argument, and then the shots.

The initial reason for the argument was the continual use of the car horn by a driver, who was tooting, to let a pal know he was waiting for him outside the apartment in which he lived.

The police eventually located the man, who handed over the gun, rapidly, along with 10 cartridges.

He was charged, and, along with the police report, will face a court judge.

‘No bloodshed’ Spain urges strife-torn land SPAIN’s Government has called for no bloodshed, after Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said his plan to oust President Maduro had begun its “final phase”.

Guaido, who posted a video of himself, flanked by soldiers and armoured cars, in

Venezuala capital Caracas, added: “Faced with these events, we have to reiterate what we have always said about the situation in this country.”

Spanish Government spokeswoman Isabel Celaa said: “We wish with all our might that there will be no bloodshed.”

Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is said to be monitoring events in Venezuala closely.

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Angler’s rocky fall leaves him bruised

AN elderly angler was left in a critical condition last Saturday evening, after falling on to a rocky coastline at El Hierro’s Las Cojas beach and into the sea.

The accident happened in the Valverde municipality, and the emergency services received a call at around

8pm, requesting medical assistance.

An ambulance was dispatched, and, upon arrival, medics saw a couple of surfers rescuing the man, who was quickly assessed.

The 71-year-old had endured serious bruising through the fall, and an emergency helicopter was called to evacuate him to the Virgen de los Reyes general hospital, where he was admitted for observation.

Giant whale killed by passenger ferry

The whale was found in Valencia Port’s Poniente Quay

A PASSENGER ferry has, inadvertently, killed a sperm whale during a routine trip between Palma, Mallorca, and Valencia.

The giant creature was discovered, only when the Transmediterranea ship docked at the Poniente Quay in the Port of Valencia, at 7.45pm last Saturday.

Port workers called the

Emergency Control Centre after seeing the cetacean, trapped on the front of the large, passenger ship.

But the crew, unaware of the accident because of the size of the ship and engine noise, said they “knew nothing about it”.

Port police attempted to rescue the whale, but it had sunk in the port, and, the following morning, divers were called in to remove the body.

Jonas returns home, after dodging killer!

THE small German boy, who survived last week’s horrific murder of his mother and 10-year-old brother, in Adeje, allegedly, by his father, has returned to his native country.

Jonas, aged six, was chaperoned by a priest, who was given permission by the boy’s German relatives, to accompany him.

The priest visited Jonas shortly after the vicious attack took place in a cave, after receiving their authorisation.

He has since been by the youngster’s side, and has kept in constant contact with the relatives since that heartbreaking day.

The bewildered boy, who escaped from the cave just in time, as his mum, Silvia, 39, and brother Jakob, were being stoned to death, has since been looked after by the social services in a care home. For reasons unknown, no family members have flown to Tenerife from Germany to be with the youngster.

The double murder, allegedly carried out by the brutal hands of his father, 43-yearold Thomas Handrick, inside a La Quinta cave in Ifonche, created a huge commotion in the south of Tenerife, specifically in Adeje.

That is where he had been living for the past three years, even though he was never registered, officially.

But the father, now in a prison hospital, is showing no remorse.

In fact, he did speak from his prison cell after being arrested, but only to ask for medication for an aching leg!

He spent last weekend in the Penitentiary Prison, Tenerife 2, after being ordered “immediate entry there without bail” last Friday, when

he appeared before the Magistrate, from the courts against domestic violence.

Since Handrick was jailed, he has been under observation at the prison hospital, along with a trusted inmate, assigned to him because the murder suspect was under close observation for suicide watch.

The inmate, who must accompany him at all times, has been with Hancock since he entered the prison, keeping a close eye on him.

Handrick had told Guardia Civil officers during his interrogation, as well as the court magistrate last Friday, that he was on a special type of anti-depressant medication.

The Guardia returned to his home after his arrest, to retrieve the medication.

Officials want to avoid any possible obstacles in the investigation, especially with the accused missing important medication.

Handrick has been accused of attempted murder, as well as murder in the first degree.

Unsurprisingly, the coldblooded German has no interest in his surviving son, six-year-old Jonas, which has led investigators to believe the crime was premeditated.

Jonas still has no knowledge of the murders. He had been saving sweets for his brother for several days in the care home, where he played with other children, whose language he could not understand.

Initially, he was found among some bushes in La Quinta, a clutch of houses sitting above Adeje town, when he ran away from the horrific attack.

Local resident Rosi Pérez, who discovered him, looking “scared and sunburnt”, thought he had wandered away from the German family while walking in the hills.

In fact, the little boy had just escaped from his father, who, it is believed, had tried to kill his entire family, after tempting them into the cave with a promise of Easter presents.

Somehow, Jonas managed to run away from the cave, where his mother and older brother were being battered to death with stones.

Handrick had lived in his Adeje apartment for just two months, and it is where, judicial sources believe, he made plans about how to kill his wife, and his two children.

He wasn’t planning on leaving any of them alive,” said the sources.

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Police are a real life-saver

A MAN found unconscious inside a hotel room at a prestigious Adeje hotel, after swallowing a large dose of tranquilisers, had police officers to thank for saving his life.

He had been reported missing by his wife, recently, and he was found by officers just in time. Thanks to their rapid, first-aid response, they managed to save his life.

The emergency services were called and an ambulance requested, as soon as the officers found him unconscious.

Spain and UK citizens must all gain status protection after Brexit

THE constant state of limbo for the UK’s exit from the European Union continues, with Spain’s Conservative MP Alberto Costa demanding status protection for all citizens.

That takes in Spanish or Brits, living in Spain or the UK, even if there is a no-deal Brexit outcome.

Last Monday’s meeting, between UK Brexit Minister Stephen Barclay and Tory MP Costa, came after the EU rejected the latest

Well-ventilated robbers still given a court airing THREE men, aged between 30 and 44, with police records for robbery, have been charged with belonging to a criminal gang, and for being involved in 10 reported robberies All the robberies happened at commercial buildings across Puerto de la Cruz, where the accused individuals are said to have gained entry, each time by using force.

They would break in using different methods, to avoid creating suspicion, and, in one establishment, the

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trio entered via a kitchen’s ventilation grill.

National Police from Puerto de la Cruz began an investigation, after receiving several reports of robberies with similar characteristics.

The reported robberies occurred mainly at commercial centres, and the items reported stolen varied from Smartphones, sound systems and jewellery, as well as significant sums of cash.

All three are now awaiting an appearance before a judge.

amendment to UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal in February, which aimed to secure citizens’ rights.

Mina Andreeva, who acts as the European Commission spokeswoman, then said the EU did not seek to “negotiate mini-deals”.

This enforced the EU’s lingering frustration with the UK, and highlights further the major differences between May’s negotiated deal with the EU, and the UK parliament’s resistance to accepting it.

The EU stance remains, and it is not of their members’ own doing; thus, they will not be drawn into partisan politics between Labour, the various factions of the Conservative Party and other fringe parties, forming the UK Parliament.

With nearly 1.5m UK citizens living in the EU member states, and more than three million EU nationals in the UK, this contentious issue, along with the potential hard border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, needs to be resolved.

Michel Barnier, EU chief negotiator, informed the UK Government in March, that coming to any sort of agreement on the status of citizens would be “far from

straightforward” if, at the same time, the UK ignored the other major, outstanding issues, which need to be agreed on before the UK’s official withdrawal from the EU. As it stands, there seems to be a deadlock in the negotiations between the UK and the EU, and it appears that it is already having an effect on the multi-billion-pound tourism industry. That’s because up to 10% fewer Brits are, reportedly, travelling to EU countries.

Spain, however, is still the top target, according to Thomas Cook, for Brits looking to leave the misery of Brexit negotiations behind them.

Following Monday’s meeting, MP Costa said: “British citizens in the EU and EU nationals in the UK have, through their representatives, made it clear to the Government that the amendment, ringfencing citizens’ rights,

must be championed.

“I am glad the Secretary of State has agreed to respond to Mr Barnier directly, insisting on the protection of five million people’s rights, in the absence of the withdrawal agreement being passed.”

With the European Parliamentary elections now set for the end of this month, which wasn’t, initially, thought possible, following the UK’s Brexit referendum on 23rd June 2016, there are two new parties hoping to get their new Member of European Parliament elected.

The first newcomer is called “Change UK”, formerly known as “The Independent Group”.

The second group is called the “Brexit Party”, formed by ex-UKIP leader Nigel Farage, who, no doubt, will be looking to reside in the European Parliament, until the UK actually leaves the EU!

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Brits plucked in anti-drug raids TWO unnamed British citizens, arrested during anti-drug-trafficking raids in Marbella, on the Costa del Sol, were picked up in San Pedro de Alcantara, during a search of three properties, there and in Mijas.

The raids, involving large sums of cash seized, as well as documents, were part of a probe into an international criminal gang.

They had been suspected of transporting large volumes of hashish from Morocco to the UK, via the Costa del Sol and Strait of Gibraltar, via their fruit-export companies.

The investigation began at the end of October last year, when Guardia Civil officers became aware of British gangs sending large volumes of the drug back to the UK. Further investigations discovered that bales of hashish were being hidden in homes and properties, featuring high-security measures, to

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MALAGA’S iconic “ferris wheel” landmark is being dismantled… to make way for offices and a car park, even though it was erected just four years ago. avoid police detection.

When the traffickers believed the coast was clear, they moved the drugs to the small town of Trujillanos, in Palencia.

There, the drug-traffickers used their fruit-export companies as a front to move the drugs across Spain and into northern Europe.

Guardia officers intercepted at least one truck when it reached Salamanca, seizing 1,335kg of hashish, hidden

among boxes of oranges.

They called in the UK’s National Crime Agency, as well as French Judicial Police, in a bid to identify and track down suspects involved in the gang.

The crack team ordered the three raids, featuring homes in San Pedro de Alcantara and Mijas, leading to the Brits’ arrest. A Frenchman was also nabbed when he later returned from his native country.

The 230ft-high Mirador Princess, the Costa del Sol’s answer to the London Eye, will be removed in a week or so, following an ongoing dispute between the Port Authority and Mederyt, the construction company behind the attraction.

It is believed to be “interfering” with a multi-million-euro plan for office development in the Muelle de Heredia area of the provincial capital, which includes a car park.

With fully accessible 21 air-

conditioned cabins offering stunning views of Malaga, the site has proved its critics wrong over the past few years, by attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors.

But with no alternative site planned, the landmark’s owner, Mederyt, said it was in a ‘position of hopelessness’.

The company, “very surprised” by the decision, is pleading for the wheel to remain, or at least be placed elsewhere.

Malaga’s Tourism Board has used the installation in most of its advertising campaigns, for obvious reasons.

But the wheel courted controversy from the beginning, after luxuryproperty owners complained that people would be able to see inside their homes from the cabins, while the Port Authority thought it was simply “too big”.

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‘Taxable’ sports facility an own-goal by council A BRITISH expat had his bank account embargoed by his local Council, after erecting a standard football goal in his garden.

The business owner, in his 40s, received a letter from Javea Town Hall, in Alicante, saying that he’d had an outstanding debt of €12 added to his local property tax (IBI) for owning a “sports facility”.

But the father-of-one, who asked not to be named, failed to pay the tax, leading the Town Hall to embargo his account over the outstanding bill.

The home-owner said the goal “must have been spotted on Google Maps”, adding: “It’s ridiculous, and, incredibly, it’s true,” after publishing his complaint on social media.

A spokeswoman for Javea Town Hall said: “The Spanish Tax Agency has been clamping down on home-owners who neglect to register sports facilities, which increase

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IBI payments. Last year they focused on the Javea area.”

She added that “sports facilities”, accounted for swimming pools and other installations, and that inspections were made via Google Maps and even by drone.

She confirmed that “hundreds” of Javea residents had not applied for licences before building such

facilities in their gardens, and were also fined €60.

For those who neglected to pay the fine, an extra €12 was added on this year, before bank accounts were finally embargoed.

But the spokeswoman admitted: “It is ridiculous to be fined over a football goal,” urging the person in question to complain to Alicante’s Gerencia Territorial del Catastro.

AN archaeological dig under Alicante’s central market in Elche has uncovered a grim scene:120 skeletons, dating back to the Islamic period of the city’s history.

The human remains go back to between the 11th and 13th centuries, and, in a poignant insight into the realities of life and death in those times, 60% are of children under 12 years of age.

The discovery was made during the third phase of an archaeological investigation

of the area. Elche’s Urbanism Councillor, José Manuel Sánchez, said a fourth phase of excavations was planned to take in the ruins of the Arab baths, extending into the Central Market building.

The gruesome find follows the discovery of three skeletons during February’s exhumation work at Mallorca’s Pou de s’Aguila, in Llucmajor.

It is thought that the skeletons might have belonged to victims of the Franco regime, and families with missing relatives were invited to contact Mallorca Council to arrange DNA tests.

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Spanish girl group second in European’s tubby table

SPANISH girls, aged between six and nine, are the second-mostobese in Europe, according to new research.

Around 17% of girls in this age group in Spain are obese, while Cyprus had the worst prevalence with 19%.

Meanwhile, Spanish boys in the same age group are Europe’s fourth-most obese in Europe, after Greece (20%), Italy (21%) and Cyprus (21%).

Montenegro and San Marino are tied with Spain on 19%, while some well-known overweight countries, such as the UK, France, Germany and Russia, were left out of the study, which covered 21 European nations.

A “decline” in the Mediterranean Diet, which includes fish, nuts, olive oil,

fruit and vegetables, has been blamed by scientists for the poor results produced in Spain, Greece and Italy.

Dr João Breda, head of the World Health Organisation’s European office for Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases, who led the research, said: “The loss of the Mediterranean Diet in southern European countries could be linked to this severe, obesity problem.

“Without timely, appropriate and effective policy measures to prevent obesity, there is a risk that prevalent rates in these countries will, eventually, match the levels seen in other European countries.”

Data for 636,933 analysed children, aged 6-9, indicated that there were 400,000 obese children in this age group, of the 13.7m in the 21 countries studied.

Fruit and veg are under siege from deadly parasites BREXIT spells much uncertainty for Spanish fruit and veg on its way to the UK, because of import tariffs, working restrictions and border queues etc.

But 2019 began with Spain’s fresh produce facing a series of threats much closer to home: parasites and pests!

In March came news from the north of Spain that olive harvests had decreased by as much as 50% in some areas. And the olive fly was behind the devastation in Aragon, one of Spain’s worsthit regions.

More recently, the Balearics’ Government announced that it was flying 46 experts out to California to study the Xylella bacteria.

This infectious agent has decimated crops in Mallorca, after being discovered on the island for the first time in November 2016. But it isn’t just olives, because the almonds in Mallorca and Ibiza are also under threat.

In Palma, a study of Xylella

was conducted on 17 almond and 29 olive varieties, to test which were the most resistant.

The Asian wasp is deadly for bees, and, subsequently, the honey produce at Costa Blanca’s beehives, which has been on the decline, by 13.5%, over the past decade.

Some bad business in the past 10 years didn’t help, but a small mite called the Varroa Destructor, which clings to bees and slowly kills them, definitely played its part.

In February, the news broke that Malaga was already beginning to import prickly pears, or chumbos, which usually doesn’t occur until

the end of summer, when stocks run low.

Cochineal beetles were responsible, and a plague which swept through Spain saw some plantations wiped out.

Now, however, avocado harvests are set to keep growers busy until midMay, as long as the fruit’s arch-nemesis, the Rosellinia necatrix fungus, doesn’t wreak its usual havoc.

But there is still hope, though, because Andalucian researchers have discovered that a unique fungus is able to surround an avocado tree, fighting off this fungus while leaving the plant unharmed.

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ONE of Spain’s main consumer organisations has warned that excessive consumption of “trendy” foods, “green” supplements and “detox” products can be harmful to health.

The OCU says that aloin, one of the main components of aloe vera, can be toxic above a certain dosage.

The precise volume is “under investigation” and safe levels for humans have not been determined.

The OCU warns: “Many European countries do not have adequate monitoring systems for this plant-based substance.”

The milder downside is that aloin can create a laxative effect, and, should you become aware, consumption of aloe vera juice, or supplements, should be cut down considerably.

Taking green-tea supplements, or drinking it in huge quantities, can also be associated with liver damage, according to the OCU. Catechins are abundant in green tea, and these are the elements associated with the natural antioxidant effect, which helps prevent cell damage. But consuming more than 800 milligrams a day is harmful to the liver.

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This quantity would not come from three or four cups of green tea a day. But in the case of green-tea extract supplements, often taken by those who want the benefits but are not keen on the bitter taste of the drink, there is a significant risk where these are very highly-concentrated, and exceed your daily catechin maximum.

“Detox” smoothies, such as “green juice”, popular in the US and made from a combination of green vegetables and fruit, are not proven, scientifically, to clear the system of toxins.

In fact, nutritionists point out that humans do not need to “detox”, because their kidneys, liver, lymph glands, and other bodily functions, do so quite adequately.

Oxalic acid, naturally present in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale, can cause extremely painful kidney stones, if more than 180 milligrams is consumed daily.

High doses of oxalic acid

are also associated with the body’s failure to absorb other necessary minerals, such as calcium, iron and potassium.

Nitrate content in these types

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plant-based products.

Many types of processed meat have nitrates added to them to improve their colour and preserve them. But high levels of nitrates and nitrites can create nitrosamines in the human body, which increase the cancer risk.

And nitrates have been associated with migraines!

Fresh greens, unless cooked thoroughly, also carry the risk of passing on bacteria, or certain types of virus, since they have not been subjected to any type of preservation treatment.

Raw shiitake mushrooms, another “fashionable food” for which consumption has rocketed in recent years, have been associated with a much higher incidence of dermatitis, especially in France.

That’s because of its high content of lentinan, a natural sugar found in these vegetables, which is killed off when exposed to the cooking heat.

Symptoms can last for between three and 21 days, and patients end up having to be treated with corticosteroids or antihistamines, or both.

Eating excessive seaweed can lead to an iodine overdose, warns the OCU. It also contains a high content of heavy metals, such as arsenic, and can be carriers of chemical and microbiological pollutants.

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No joy for squatter No one hurt in a in ‘murder’ house ferry-boat blaze

A SQUATTER has been arrested after breaking into an Estapona house, where a British expat is said to have stabbed his wife to death.

British father Geoffrey Elton, 55, was arrested last month, accused of the brutal murder of his Spanish wife, Gloria Tornay Naranjo, 58, to whom he had been married for 30 years.

Now, a Spanish man has been arrested after breaking into the property, which is a suspected murder scene, in an attempt to squat there.

The CCTV, at the Forrest Hills

urbanisation home, captured the unnamed 32-year-old from Estepona, breaking in while wearing a hooded top.

He was rumbled when Gloria’s brother entered the house and caught the man, whom he reported to the police.

The would-be squatter was, apparently, aware that one of the owners of the property had died, while the other remained in police custody. He was arrested on burglary charges and not robbery.

Gloria died at the house on 9th March after she had been stabbed a total of 12 times, in her back and chest.

A FERRY boat, travelling to Spain with 900 people aboard, caught fire in the engine room at around 4am last Monday.

The Plymouth-to-Santander PontAven vessel, run by Brittany Ferries, was re-routed to Brest in north-west France, following the incident.

The boat, carrying 766 passengers and 142 staff, was attended by firefighters, who were transported by French navy helicopters, to tackle the blaze.

The travel company said “comprehensive checks” would be carried out

on the 184m-long boat, which can accommodate 2,400 passengers and 650 cars.

It added: “Crew immediately put training into action and brought the fire under control. Brittany Ferries would like to apologise to all passengers affected by this morning’s incident, and for the disruption to their onward journeys.”

British and Spanish nationals were among those on board, but nobody was injured.

Passengers were given the option to travel back to the UK, or continue to Spain. But, either way, they would be compensated.

Urgent new rules about the tenants’ protection THE majority of letting contracts for domestic properties or commercial premises in Spain, including the Canary Islands and the Balearics, are governed by the Urban Letting Contracts regulation (Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos).

This law was enacted in 1994, but it has been modified on numerous occasions. The latest revision was carried out by Royal Decree on 1st March, concerning urgent measures regarding dwellings and letting contracts.

This revision has led to important changes to the conditions of the lettings, and here are some of these changes.

Firstly, the minimum term for a tenant to remain in the property has changed in respect of the letting of main residencies.

This period has increased from three to five years. And, in addition, in case no term has been stated in the contract, the minimum term will also be five years.

However, in a situation where the owner of the property is a company, these terms have been increased to seven years, because these changes will give the tenant greater security and stability.

Also, in the previous regulation, an owner not wishing to extend the contract, had to notify the tenant one month in advance. This term has now been increased to

four months, allowing the tenant a better opportunity to find new accommodation.

Conversely, when a tenant doesn’t want to continue his contract, the term increases from one month to two months’ notice.

A maximum limit has also been established for deposits and guarantees, which are now equivalent to the cost of rentals over three months, which means that two monthly rentals only may be required as an extra guarantee, to be added to the legal, one-month rent deposit.

One of the most important modifications concerns the execution of evictions, and, in this case, the rule that modifies the Royal Decree is not the Urban Letting Law, but the Civil Procedure Law. According to this item, when an owner tries to evict a tenant, or other persons occupying their property, the Court may inform the defendant of the possibility of approaching Social Services, to see whether they can be considered to be in a situation of social vulnerability.

If this vulnerability is believed to exist, the Court may suspend the eviction date for up to one month, or three months if the owner of the property is actually a company.

But if a rental contract is in force, prior to the new regulations, the rules applicable will be those in force when the contract was signed, so the rules will continue with those established under the previous law.

This article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues.

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QUALIFYING Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) are widely seen as beneficial for expatriate retirees, but are, by no means, a onesize-fits-all solution.

Here we explore some advantages and disadvantages.

Tax efficiency Currently, Spain residents can transfer UK pensions into an EU/EEA-based QROPS, without taxation. However, transfers outside the bloc attract the 25% UK ‘overseas transfer charge’ of 25%. This may be extended post-Brexit, so time may be limited for taxfree transfers.

Funds in a QROPS are

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sheltered from future UK taxes on income and gains, and lifetime pension allowance penalties. QROPS funds only become taxable once you start taking benefits in your country of residence.

When accessing QROPS, or taking UK pension lump sums and income, the general Spanish income-tax rates apply for residents. These vary, regionally, but range from 19% to 48%.

Depending on your situation, it may be more beneficial to reinvest UK pension funds into an alternative tax-efficient structure that is compliant in Spain, so make sure you explore your options.

Flexible access UK pensions can be restrictive, but many QROPS let you take as much cash or income as you like, whenever you want. With this freedom comes greater potential to exhaust your funds, unlike an UK annuity or ‘final-salary’ pension, which provide a guaranteed income for life.

Diversification and investment choice QROPS usually offer more options than UK pensions for how your money is invested, and are not as over-exposed to UK assets. You can choose a flexible investment plan, across a wide range of funds, to suit your circumstances, objectives, timeline and risk appetite.

As the value of any investment can go down as well as up, this introduces an element of risk to your retirement funds that is absent from a guaranteed annuity. However, an active, well-diversified investment approach can manage risk.

Estate planning flexibility While most UK pensions are only payable to your spouse on death, QROPS offers the option to include other heirs. QROPS may also offer some protection from UK inheritance tax, for non-UKresident heirs.

Multi-currency options UK pensions usually pay out in sterling, but some QROPS

allow you to invest funds and make withdrawals in more than one currency. This is a major advantage for British expatriates in Spain, because it reduces dependence on pound/euro exchange rates, and removes currencyconversion costs.

Freedom from UK rules… to a point Funds in a QROPS are no longer governed by UK pension legislation, so are protected from future changes to UK rules. However, you could still be subject to UK legislation, and taxation, if you transfer funds again to an unapproved scheme, or permanently return to the UK. Where HMRC deems its rules have been broken, it can charge a 55% tax penalty on the transfer amount, potentially, even if you had moved funds before the rules changed.

Regulated, tailored advice is crucial Overseas pension transfers are a complex area, and

a key target for pension scams, so regulated advice is essential. Take care to explore your full range of options, to establish the most suitable pension solution for your particular circumstances. If you decide to transfer, you will need specialist guidance to find a suitable product, navigate the cross-border tax and jurisdiction issues, and ultimately secure your long-term financial security, in this ever-changing pension landscape.

The tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices, which are subject to change.

Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to 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

Why these young residents cannot vote in elections MORE than 500,000 youngsters were unable to vote in last weekend’s General Election, even though they have lived in Spain all their lives.

Safia El Aaddam, pictured, was born in the north-eastern city of Tarragona, and, though the 23-year-old is politically active, she will not be able to cast her vote in the European, regional and municipal elections on 26th May, either!

“I’ve lived here for years and fulfilled my duties, but I do not have the same rights,” she said. Although Safia was born in Spain, she does not have Spanish citizenship, which is an essential requirement to vote in elections.

To be granted citizenship, according to the civil code, it is not enough to be born in Spanish territory. One parent must have citizenship, or both parents must be stateless or unknown, all of which does not apply to Safia.

In legal terms, unlike some other countries, Spain operates on the basis of jus sanguinis (Latin for right of blood), rather than jus soli (Latin for right of the soil).

According to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE), collected in the 2018 Immigration Report by the Barcelona Centre for International Affairs (CIDOB),

520,000 people in Spain do not have Spanish citizenship, even though they were born in the country.

Safia began the process to become a Spanish citizen when she was 18, after she saw her friends going to vote, but she couldn’t. Yet the right to vote is just one of the reasons why she wants Spanish citizenship.

With it, Safia would have the same rights as EU citizens; she would be able to study on the Erasmus exchange programme, and take civil servant exams.

But even though Sofia meets the requirements needed to apply for “nationality by residence,” which, in her case, are one year of residency, showing good

conduct and a sufficient degree of integration, she is still waiting to receive it.

And she isn’t alone. In 2017, 400,000 people were stuck in limbo, awaiting citizenship, according to data from the Ministry of Defence and the Spanish ombudsman.

In 2015, online registration was introduced to speed up the application process, but it hasn’t had the desired effect. The process still takes years, and not just because of technical issues.

What’s more, applicants must pass two exams to be granted Spanish citizenship by residence. One is a Spanish language test and the other is about the Spanish Constitution and culture.

It costs €200 to sit the exams,

introduced in 2015. But because Safia studied in Spain, she is waiting for this requirement, proposed in a draft ministerial order in 2016, to be waived.

According to the CIDOB’s 2018 immigration report, 6.2 million foreigners (13.3% of the total population) live in Spain.

This number includes 2.1m people, who have Spanish citizenship but were born elsewhere; over four million who were born outside of Spain and do not have Spanish citizenship, along with 520,000 people, who, like Safia, were born in Spain but lack citizenship.

Only people with Spanish citizenship can vote in the elections, although there

are exceptions. EU citizens, for instance, can vote in municipal and European elections, and can also be elected as mayors and local councillors.

Foreigners, from 12 countries, can also vote in municipal elections in Spain, provided they are the registered on the municipal roll and can show they have lived in the country for five, uninterrupted years.

These special agreements, signed in 2011, apply to people from Bolivia, Cabo Verde, Chile, Colombia, South Korea, Ecuador, Iceland, Norway, New Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, and Trinidad and Tobago.

But to have a vote in the municipal elections on 26th May, EU nationals and citizens of the 12 countries covered by the special agreements, have to register in the Electoral Census for Foreign Residents in Spain (CERE).

This process must be done ahead of time.

Jorge Hincapié, from Colombia, failed to register in time for the 2011 elections, but he was one of the 464,074 migrants who voted in the 2015 municipal election.

The 27-year-old, who came to Spain when he was eight, began the process to apply for Spanish citizenship last year, so that he can sit civil servant exams in the future.

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The All New Monty: Who Bares Wins TV Choice

Ghosts

Monday 6th May, BBC1, 21.30

Monday 6th May, ITV1, 21.00

Fortune smiles on a cash-strapped Mike and Alison when a TV company comes calling, looking for an old house in which to film their period drama.

But to get the money in the bank, Alison must ensure that the shoot goes without a hitch despite a horde of curious ghosts, the house’s crumbling floorboards and her crippling crush on the show’s lead actor.

Meanwhile, Thomas and Lady Button learn the meaning of a ‘free pass’ and Julian tries his luck on the gee-gees.

“I’m a little bit apprehensive, I’ve got to be honest. The fact that I’m not as well hung as I’d like to be, is another reason!” Willie Thorne “The reason I’m here is my dad has prostate cancer. He said, ‘You’ve got to go and do it, if you can get your willy out on telly, go and do it and I’ll be proud of it’.” Joe Pasquale The shows with the most front on British television are back and more ballsy then ever for 2019! Alexander Armstrong and Ashley Banjo are once again joining forces to persuade a brand new line-up of celebrities to take to the stage and bare all for the biggest and most daring extravaganza yet, all to raise awareness of the importance of early health checks in preventing prostate and testicular cancer.

The BAFTA nominated 90-minute special sees Love Island winner Jack Fincham, Emmerdale’s Kelvin Fletcher, King of the Jungle Joe Pasquale, Strictly Come Dancing’s Gorka Marquez, snooker legend Willie Thorne, Crimewatch’s Rav Wilding, Dancing on Ice star Matt Evers and ex-Chelsea footballer Jason Cundy prepare to put on their dancing shoes and take off their thongs. All of them have stories to tell about how cancer has touched the lives of them or those around them.

The men need to up their game after hearing the women are planning their own extravaganza, so Alexander and Ashley pull out all the stops to marshal the men through their moves and whip them into shape to perform a frenzy-inducing striptease. They hope to build on the impact of last year to keep key health messages about regular checks for testicular and prostate cancer at the forefront of the nation’s minds.

Former premiership footballer Jason Cundy explains: “I’m doing this because I’ve had testicular cancer and I’ve been there. I’ve survived. When I had the call to come and do this it was a very easy decision to make.”

TV presenter Rav Wilding says: “My dad’s got prostate cancer and I want to raise as much awareness as possible and if it means taking off my clothes, then that’s what’s got to be done.”

Ashley and Alexander gather the class of 2019 together to see if they are up to the challenge ahead, having organised a little ice-breaker, literally - by taking the men to a nearby ice rink and challenging them to shed their inhibitions, by ripping off their trousers on skates.

Jack says: “I’ve just skated around on the ice in my pants. I mean if you did that anywhere else you’d be kicked out.”

Kelvin says: “I can’t believe I’ve danced around in my thong already. Day one! What’s day two going to be like?!”

Blown away by their early confidence, Ashley takes them to a gym in East London to unveil the brand-new upscaled routine for the very first time and to introduce a new member to the team, Strictly professional Gorka Marquez. After seeing the complexity of the choreography and athleticism required, Gorka quickly realises his current back injury means that he is going to have to pull out and Ashley is left with some big shoes to fill.

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The Jonathan Ross Show Saturday 4th May, ITV1, 21.15

This week on The Jonathan Ross Show, Jonathan’s guests include one of the most distinctive voices in music, the multi-platinum selling Ellie Goulding, who will be chatting and performing in the studio, alongside star of Line of Duty, This is England and Boardwalk Empire, Stephen Graham, and the hilarious Romesh Ranganathan.

Athletics: Diamond League Doha Highlights Saturday 4th May, BBC1, 13.15

Highlights of the opening Diamond League meeting of 2019 as an exciting season of outdoor athletics kicks off in Doha, also the venue for September’s World Championships.

Several of the sport’s superstars will be in action, not only looking for excellent performances but also early points with the ultimate Diamond League champion in each event crowned just three weeks before the World Championships begin.

Rising British star Laura Muir won the women’s 1500m Diamond League title last year to enhance her growing global reputation.

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The Durrells

Sunday 5th May, ITV1, 20.00

Corfu is excited about the arrival of their beloved monarch and Theo has an unofficial role in the preparations. As the King’s route takes him past the Durrell’s villa, he suggests they ‘do their bit’. Gerry suggests his animals, whilst Leslie, in his new role as a Scout Leader, will put on a scout display and Louisa will bake some delicious food, with Spiros’ help.

Leslie attempts to make Basil break things off with Dimitra, but Basil refuses which culminates in him receiving a surprising punch from Spiros who feels completely betrayed by the Durrells when he finds out the truth about his wife.

During Margo’s train journey back to the island she meets handsome Greek, Nikos, and with his relationship with Galini on track, Gerry quickly turns his head back to his beloved animals and receives a big donation from a local animal lover whilst at the same time finding out how hard and ethically fraught it is to run a zoo.

Equestrian: Badminton Horse Trials

Holby City

Highlights of the cross country stage of the Badminton Horse Trials, the oldest and most prestigious three-day-event competition in the world. Clare Balding presents.

The cross country section has, for the third year, been designed by Eric Winter, who last year created a challenging yet an authentic and picturesque 32-fence course that saw 44 clear rounds out of the 77 starters. Only eventual winner Jonelle Price, on board Classic Moet, came close to the optimum time of 11 minutes and 49 seconds, finishing just one second over it. It was that performance that saw the New Zealand rider jump from 22nd place after the dressage stage to the top of the leaderboard - demonstrating how important a strong cross country showing is.

This year’s field contains seven previous winners including Price, fellow New Zealander, Mark Todd and experienced Brits, William Fox-Pitt and Pippa Funnell. Three of the four British team gold medal winners from the 2018 World Equestrian Games are also scheduled to compete.

A carefree Chloe (Amy Lennox) returns to Holby and Ange (Dawn Steele) decides today is the day to tell her that Dominic (David Ames) is, in fact, her brother. But when a surprise visitor arrives on the ward, Ange is forced to tread carefully: when will she finally tell Chloe the truth?

Ric (Hugh Quarshie) is forced to leave theatre early when his granddaughter, Darla (Naomi Katiyo), arrives on the ward feeling unwell.

With Essie’s (Kaye Wragg) help, Ric realises there is more going on than meets the eye, and allows Darla to open up and tackle her pregnancy head on.

Kian (Ramin Karimloo) can’t put his finger on where he knows Jac’s (Rosie Marcel) patient from and employs Cameron (Nic Jackman) and Nicky (Belinda Owusu) to dig into her past. But when they unearth the patient’s secret, Kian’s private pastime is revealed.

Sunday 5th May, BBC2, 12.30

Back To Life

Monday 6th May, BBC1, 23.00

Miri is trying hard to navigate the strange new relationship with her parents and when Oscar, still reeling from Caroline’s betrayal, feigns a migraine to get out of a family road trip, Miri must face the journey with her mother alone. While Miri relishes the opportunity of a day trip together, Caroline seems more reluctant and as the day rolls on, it becomes quite clear that she dreads spending time alone with her daughter.

Miri tries to confront Caroline when suddenly, mid argument, they hit a stumbling block in the road. Stranded in the middle of nowhere, Caroline is finally forced to admit her true feelings towards her daughter.

The tense situation isn’t helped by the fact that Caroline has left her mobile phone at home and cannot call for help.

Unbeknownst to her, Oscar has taken this opportunity to read her messages and find out the true identity of her secret lover. His only distraction is the mysterious Scandinavian man from the power company who has arrived to check the meter...

Meanwhile Mandy continues her crusade to get her best friend back. And it turns out that today isn’t any old day.

It’s the anniversary of Lara’s murder and the murky events surrounding that night are starting to come in to focus.

Tuesday 7th May, BBC1, 20.00

Our Dementia Choir With Vicky McClure Thursday 9th May, BBC1, 20.00

In the concluding episode Vicky continues on her journey to discover the true extent of music’s power in combating dementia.

With the choir still glowing from their first public performance in front of a handful of family and friends, Vicky announces that in a matter of weeks they are going to perform again, only this time it will be at the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham - in front of 2,000 people. Long before they get there, the very real challenges faced daily by the choir threaten to derail the entire project.

Working with some of the country’s leading experts, Vicky and the choir also take part in a series of scientific experiments. Joining Dr Lauren Gascoyne from the University of Nottingham’s imaging centre, choir members Julie, Maureen, Mick and Chris take part in a world-first experiment with a cuttingedge scanner. Research has suggested that when people with dementia listen to music the communication pathways in their brains that are damaged can function as normal. So our four willing volunteers are scanned, to see how music affects their brains.

Ahead of the final show, the choir come together, try to keep the nerves at bay and put on the performance of their lives.

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06:00....................... Breakfast 09:15...... Countryfile Spring Diaries 10:00...............Homes Under the Hammer 11:00.....The Customer is CW Always Right choice 11:45.................... Close Calls: On Camera 12:15............... Bargain Hunt 13:00....... BBC News at One 13:45..........................Doctors 14:15....................Impossible 15:00................Escape to the Country 15:30.............. Election 2019 16:30.........The Repair Shop 17:15........................Pointless 18:00..... BBC News at Six 19:00........The One Show 19:30................ Still Open All Hours 20:00............. EastEnders 20:30..............A Question of Sport 21:00............... Have I Got News for You 21:30.. Would I Lie to You? 22:00.... BBC News at Ten 22:35............ The Graham Norton Show 23:25...Sex on the Couch 00:10.............. Killing Eve 00:55............... BBC News

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Friday 3rd may

06:30 .................... The Repair Shop

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

07:15 ..........The Customer is Always Right

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

08:00 ................Walks of Life

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

09:00 ............ BBC News at 9

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

10:00 ........................Snooker

12:30............. Loose Women

12:00 ............. Election 2019

13:30..............ITV Lunchtime News

13:00........................ Snooker 18:00.............. Eggheads

14:00............... Judge Rinder

18:30 .......... The Farmers’ Country Showdown

15:00.................... Dickinson’s Real Deal

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

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

20:00....................... Great British Menu

18:00.... ITV News London

20:30.............. Gardeners’ World

19:00............ Emmerdale

16:00...............Tipping Point

18:30....ITV Evening News 19:30..Coronation Street

21:30.......... The Looming Tower

20:00......John Bishop’s Ireland

22:20.................. The Mini Mash Report

20:30..Coronation Street

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23:00..................Weather

21:00..........The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco

23:05..................Snooker

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

23:55............... Operation Avalanche

22:30.... ITV News London

22:30..............Newsnight

01:25...............Panorama 01:55.......... David Bowie: Finding Fame

22:45....... Bridget Jones’s Diary 00:30.......... Back to Mine 00:55............ Jackpot247

John Bishop’s Ireland ITV1, 20.00

In episode two, John visits Lisdoonvarna, where he meets Ireland’s last traditional matchmaker, Willie Dalyand and his world famous magic book, at a 200-year-old festival. He then travels to Knock, where he meets Father Richard Gibbons, and finds out why, despite having a population of just 972, it annually hosts more than 1.5 million visitors who travel from all over the globe.

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06:00...................... Childrens’ TV 09:15 .......................Jeremy Vine 11:15 ........................Traffic Cops 12:10.......... 5 News Lunchtime 12:15.................. Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

13:10.................................. Access 13:15.............. Home and Away 13:45 ....................... Neighbours 14:15 ........................ Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise 16:00 ................................ Friends 17:00 ........................ 5 News at 5 17:30 ....................... Neighbours 18:00......... Home and Away 18:30.......... 5 News Tonight 19:00....... The Gadget Show

06:00 ........................ The Planet’s Funniest Animals 06:20...................Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:10......................... You’ve Been Framed! Gold 08:00 ........................ Emmerdale 08:55........................ You’ve Been Framed! Gold 09:25 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 10:20......................... Superstore 10:45 ......................... Superstore 11:10 ..... You’ve Been Framed!

12:10........................ Emmerdale 13:15........................ You’ve Been Framed! Gold 13:40.............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show

20:00....... British Made, with John Prescott

14:35 ...The Jeremy Kyle Show

21:00.......Cruising with Jane McDonald

19:00................. You’ve Been Framed! Gold

22:00....French and Saunders

20:00..You’ve Been Framed!

23:05...Celebrity Game Night

21:00............. Casino Royale

00:05......The Best of Bad TV

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

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

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

09:55 ........... A Place in the Sun

07:00 .............................Wild Vets

07:10.....................Dara O Briain’s Go 8 Bit

10:55 ............... The Great British Bake Off: The Final

08:00 ................. Dog Whisperer

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

09:00 ................. Air Ambulance

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

12:15......... Find it, Fix it, Flog it

10:00........................... Babylon 5

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

11:00............ NCIS: Los Angeles

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

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

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

14:50..................... Four in a Bed

15:00 ........Attenborough at 90: Behind the Lens

13:00 ...........Cops UK: Bodycam Squad

15:20..................... Four in a Bed

16:00 ................. Modern Family

15:50 ............ Food Unwrapped

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

14:00............Cops UK: Bodycam Squad

16:20 ............ Food Unwrapped

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

16:55 ................... The Secret Life of the Zoo

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

17:55 .................... The Supervet

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

13:15..................... Four in a Bed 13:45..................... Four in a Bed 14:20..................... Four in a Bed

18:55................... Emergency Helicopter Medics 19:55............ Grand Designs 21:00.......... Deutschland 86 22:00..........24 Hours in A&E

18:30 .............The Simpsons 20:30 ...........Modern Family 21:00 .................Jamestown 22:00 ..... There’s Something About Movies

17:50 ...................... Take Me Out

15:00..................Sin City Motors 16:00.......Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge 17:00.............................. Top Gear 18:00......................Top Gear 19:00........American Pickers 20:00....Border Interceptors 20:30....Border Interceptors

23:00................... The Russell Howard Hour

21:00...The Legend of Zorro

23:00..........24 Hours in A&E 00:05................... Emergency Helicopter Medics

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

00:20............ Have I Got a Bit More News for You

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

01:00.................. A League of Their Own

01:20..............Dave Gorman: Modern Life is Goodish

In the tenth pisode of this new series, three entrepreneurs come together to discover what our customers think of their precious products. They’re nervous, but ready to watch the customers unboxing, testing and giving their feedback on what they like, dislike and what they think could be improved for each invention.

In today’s episode, we meet Stevie, Stefan and Grant, all hoping to get a high score from our customers to become today’s winner.

A keen outdoor enthusiast and lover of camping underneath the stars, Stevie’s product is a fully adjustable hammock with tarpaulin and additional accessories to enjoy a night in the great outdoors.

Stefan’s invention is a kitchen gadget which he hopes will save on the washing up. A colander with pop up silicone base which flips down to allow the colander to drain as normal and flips up to become a sealed dish for serving the food.

Grant’s business idea was inspired by his pet dog Lola. She loves to get wet so he wanted to develop a towel to dry her coat quickly and effectively. His creation is a microfiber glove towel which aims to remove dirt and absorb water from pets.

At the end of the episode, presenter Lucy Alexander reveals who has come third, second and first place, and presents the winner with the Customer Is Always Right winner’s trophy.

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3rd May 2019 - 9th May 2019

06:25 ................................. Cheers 07:45.................................. Frasier 09:10.............. Everybody Loves Raymond 10:10...............Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 11:05...............................Car S.O.S 12:00................Channel 4 News 12:05.................... Couples Come Dine with Me 13:05...................... Escape to the Chateau: DIY 14:10........................ Countdown 15:00............ A Place in the Sun 16:00..... A New Life in the Sun 17:00......................Four in a Bed 17:30........... Extreme Chocolate Makers 18:00..............The Simpsons 18:30.................... Hollyoaks 19:00.......... Channel 4 News 19:30...... Unreported World 20:00........Jamie’s Quick and Easy Food 20:30............Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back 21:00.................. Gogglebox 22:00...................... Sex Tape 23:05................... First Dates 00:05.........Four to the Floor

The Customer Is Always Right BBC1, 11.00

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23:40.............Not Going Out

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06:00 ...................... Breakfast 10:00 ........................Saturday Kitchen Live 11:30................. Recipes That Made Me 12:00 ......................... Football Focus 13:00.................... BBC News 13:10 ........................Weather 13:15 ....................... Athletics 14:15........................ Snooker 16:10 .....................BBC News 16:20 .................BBC London News 16:30 ...................Final Score 17:10 ................ Match of the Day Live 19:40.................Pointless 20:30.............. Who Dares Wins 21:15................. Casualty 22:05............... BBC News 22:20..................Weather 22:25..................Match of the Day 23:50................... Britain’s Youngest Football Boss 00:10.............Safe Haven

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06:45................... All Over the Place: Asia 07:15................ Wild & Weird 07:30.........................Absolute Genius with Dick & Dom 08:00....................... Top Class 08:30..........................The Dog Ate My Homework 09:00.........................Wonders of the Universe 10:00.........................Snooker 13:10......................The £100K House: Tricks of the Trade 14:10...........................Nature’s Great Events 15:10............................ Back in Time for Dinner 16:10.........................Snooker 17:30.................... Your Home Made Perfect 18:30......... Undiscovered Worlds with Steve Backshall 19:30..................Snooker 22:00....................... QI XL 22:45.....................Denial 00:30............. 13 Minutes

06:00.................... Dino Dana 06:10.......................... Super 4 06:35.................. Make it Pop 07:00........................... Mission Employable 07:05................ Mr. Bean: The Animated Series 07:15................ Mr. Bean: The Animated Series 07:30..... Marvel’s Avengers: Ultron Revolution 08:00..................... Robozuna 08:25....................... ITV News 08:30....The Sara Cox Show 09:25.......Saturday Morning with James Martin 11:40............. John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen 12:40................. Save Money 13:15...ITV Lunchtime News 13:30........... ITV Racing: Live From Newmarket 16:00...............Tipping Point 17:00.....................The Chase 18:00..ITV Evening News W 18:30..Ninja Warrior UK Coi ch ce 19:30.........In for a Penny 20:00................... Britain’s Got Talent 21:15..........The Jonathan Ross Show 22:15................ ITV News 22:30.....The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

Ninja Warrior UK ITV1, 18.30

In the final heat, more ‘Superhero’ contestants try their luck against the toughest obstacle course on TV. Competing alongside them are Dancing on Ice professional skater Sylvian Longchambon, singer Joe McElderry and Olympian snowboarder Aimee Fuller, but only those who complete the course and scale the four-metre Warped Wall will progress to the semi finals. But will they fly or fall?

Could this be the year someone finally conquers the course and gets the chance to climb to the top of Mount Midoriyama? Anyone who can achieve that, will make history and be crowned the first ever Ninja Warrior UK.

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TV Guide

06:10................. King of Queens

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

07:00............... Everybody Loves Raymond

10:00...........Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

08:15...................................Frasier

10:25...................................Access

09:15...................................Frasier

10:30...........Police Interceptors

09:45..............Women’s Football World with Coca-Cola

12:15................................. Friends

10:15.......The Big Bang Theory

15:15 ..................................Access

11:05.................... The Simpsons 12:05......................Four in a Bed

14:15........................ Nim’s Island 15:20........................ Nim’s Island 16:05..............The Yorkshire Vet

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06:00.................. Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 06:10......Emmerdale Omnibus 09:00..............Coronation Street Omnibus 12:00......................... Britain’s Got More Talent 13:00.....................In for a Penny 13:30............... Ninja Warrior UK

18:00.....Our Yorkshire Farm

14:30......................... You’ve Been Framed! Gold

18:55........ Jutland: Draining the Battle Site

15:00....................Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

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

16:55......The Golden Compass

20:00..... Rogue Earth: When Mother Nature Takes Revenge

19:10...... Clash of the Titans

19:00.Great Canal Journeys

21:00.....Secret of the Severed Heads: Viking Apocalypse

22:20............ Celebrity Juice

20:00................Egypt’s Great Pyramid: The New Evidence

22:00.......... Fight Night Live: Bellator UK

23:30.................. Family Guy

21:00.....................Baywatch

00:05.........Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack

14:10......................Four in a Bed 14:45... W Series Motor Racing 16:00........................Sun, Sea and Brides to be 17:00.......................... Travel Man 17:30.................Kirstie and Phil’s Love it or List it 18:30.......... Channel 4 News

23:20.........Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

21:15................. Britain’s Got More Talent 23:05.................. Family Guy 23:55............ American Dad! 00:25............ American Dad! 00:55...The Cleveland Show

01:05....Hollyoaks Omnibus

01:00............. High Street TV Teleshopping

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

06:00 ............................ The Flash

09:20 ........... A Place in the Sun

07:00 .............................Supergirl

07:10 ....................Dara O Briain’s Go 8 Bit

10:20 ........... A Place in the Sun

08:00 ...............Premier League’s Greatest Moments

08:00 ...............Storage Hunters 08:25 .............American Pickers

10:00 ........................Soccer A.M.

09:20 .............American Pickers

12:00................................... Pl Live

10:20 ............. Red Bull Soapbox Race 2015: London

11:25 ...........Location, Location, Location 12:30 ......................Bake Off: The Professionals

01:20.................Celebability

13:35 ...... Devon and Cornwall

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

14:40 ....... Come Dine with Me

17:15 ................... The Simpsons

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

15:10....... Come Dine with Me

17:45 ................... The Simpsons

16:00 .......................World’s Most Dangerous Roads

15:40 ....... Come Dine with Me 16:15 ....... Come Dine with Me 16:50 ....... Come Dine with Me 17:20 .....................Four in a Bed 17:50 .....................Four in a Bed 18:25.............. Four in a Bed 18:55.............. Four in a Bed

18:15............. The Simpsons 18:45............. The Simpsons 19:15............. The Simpsons 19:45 .............The Simpsons 20:15 ................. A League of Their Own

12:20 ............................. Top Gear

17:00........................World’s Most Dangerous Roads 18:00........................ Red Bull Soapbox 2016 19:00.................... Room 101 19:40.............Not Going Out

19:25.............. Four in a Bed

21:15................. Beverly Hills Cop II

20:00.................. Emergency Helicopter Medics

23:15...... There’s Something About Movies

21:00......................... Friends with Benefits

21:00..........24 Hours in A&E

00:15.....................Extremely Wicked...

Movie Special

23:20............................ QI XL 00:20............ Have I Got a Bit More News for You

00:45................... Road Wars

01:20.............Not Going Out

01:15.................. Strike Back

01:55...... Asian Provocateur

22:05..........24 Hours in A&E 23:05.......... 999: What’s Your Emergency?

00:05........................ Live PD

20:20.............Not Going Out

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TV Guide

06:00....................... Breakfast 08:30....... Match of the Day 10:00.................. The Andrew Marr Show 11:00............ Sunday Politics London 11:30.................Walks of Life 12:30............... Bargain Hunt 13:00......................BBC News 13:10........... Weather for the Week Ahead 13:15........... Songs of Praise 13:50..............Points of View 14:05................Escape to the Country 14:50... Money for Nothing 15:35..................... War Horse 17:50........................Pointless 18:35..................BBC News 18:50... BBC London News 19:00.............Countryfile 20:00................. Antiques Roadshow 21:00........... Line of Duty 22:25............... BBC News

06:05..........................A to Z of TV Gardening 06:50................................Great British Garden Revival 07:50..........................Glorious Gardens From Above 08:35................... Countryfile 09:30.......... The Beechgrove Garden 10:00.........................Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11:30....................... Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul 12:30.................... Equestrian 14:00.........................Snooker 17:30.................... Equestrian 18:00.................... Natural World 19:00..................Snooker

22:45............ BBC London News

23:00................... Maps to the Stars

22:50..................Match of the Day 2

00:45................. Question Time

00:05............... BBC News

01:45.............. Holby City

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Sunday 5th May

06:00................Childrens’ TV 07:30..... Marvel’s Avengers: Ultron Revolution 08:00.................The Haunted Hathaways 08:25....................... ITV News 08:30....The Sara Cox Show 09:25............. James Martin’s Sunday Selection 10:25.......This Morning - On Sunday 11:25............. John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen 12:30..............ITV Lunchtime News 12:45................ Catchphrase 13:30........... ITV Racing: Live From Newmarket 16:00...............Tipping Point 17:00.............. In for a Penny 17:30......ITV Evening News 18:00.....The Family Chase 19:00..Tenable All Stars CWce ch oi 20:00........... The Durrells 21:00................Victoria CWce ch oi 22:00................ ITV News 22:15........easyJet: Inside the Cockpit 23:15..........John Bishop’s Ireland 23:40........... Planet Child 00:30............ Jackpot247

Victoria ITV1, 21.00

Victoria and Albert have never been further apart as Albert unveils plans for an international exhibition on a scale the world has never seen before. Working alongside Henry Cole, he faces the dilemma of where they will house to exhibition and how it will be funded.

On the political front, Lord Palmerston causes uproar when he sends the navy in to blockade Greece after Don Pacifico, a British subject, is attacked.

Meanwhile, Monmouth engages Penge to provide confirmation of Sophie and Joseph’s affair and asks him to spy on them. Penge agrees to follow the pair, witnessing Sophie becoming disheartened when she learns some revealing information about Joseph’s time at Chatsworth.

www.canarianweekly.com 3rd May 2019 - 9th May 2019

06:00............... Everybody Loves Raymond 06:50...................................Frasier 07:40...... The Big Bang Theory 08:30................... The Simpsons 09:30................. Sunday Brunch 12:30............. Jamie’s Quick and Easy Food 13:00.......................Bake Off: The Professionals 14:00.................... The Simpsons 15:30...................... Escape to the Chateau: DIY 16:30.................102 Dalmatians 18:30.......... Channel 4 News 19:00..........Inside Bentley: A Great British Motor Car 20:00...........D-Day: The King Who Fooled Hitler 21:00......Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins for Stand Up to Cancer 22:05........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 23:00...................... Sex Tape 00:05............. Fading Gigolo 01:40............George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces

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

08:55 .......Find it, Fix it, Drive it

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

10:00 ..............................Car S.O.S

07:00 ............................ The Flash

11:00............................. Car S.O.S

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

12:00....... Come Dine with Me

09:00 ................... The Simpsons

12:30 ....... Come Dine with Me

10:00 ................... The Simpsons

13:05 ....... Come Dine with Me

11:00........................... WWE Raw

13:35 ....... Come Dine with Me

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

14:05 ....... Come Dine with Me

13:00............ NCIS: Los Angeles

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

14:00 ...........................MacGyver

15:10 .....................Four in a Bed

15:00 ................. Modern Family

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

15:30 ................. Modern Family

16:15 .....................Four in a Bed

16:00 ................. Modern Family

16:50..................... Four in a Bed

16:30 ................. Modern Family

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

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

18:25.... Come Dine with Me 19:25.... Come Dine with Me 20:00............. The Secret Life of 4 Year Olds 21:00................... Emergency Helicopter Medics

10:00...........Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10:30...................................Access 10:35...........Police Interceptors 11:20................................. Friends 14:20...................Evan Almighty 15:20...................................Access 15:25...................Evan Almighty 16:10.............Cruising with Jane McDonald 17:05.............Cruising with Jane McDonald 18:05............Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild

06:00 ........................ You’ve Been Framed! Gold 06:25......Emmerdale Omnibus 09:15..............Coronation Street Omnibus 12:15......................... You’ve Been Framed! Gold 13:20......................... You’ve Been Framed! Gold 13:50 ...................Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams 15:55........... Britain’s Got Talent 17:15......................... Britain’s Got More Talent 18:15........... Jurassic Park III

19:00.................. T20 Cricket

20:00.....Quantum of Solace

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

22:15.................. Family Guy

20:00................... Blind Date

22:40.................. Family Guy

21:00.............Pompeii’s Final Hours: New Evidence 22:00......................Get Hard 23:00.......................... Access 23:05......................Get Hard 00:05............... Greatest Ever Movie Blunders

17:30 ................... The Simpsons 18:00........... Modern Family 18:30 .............The Simpsons 19:00 .............The Simpsons 19:30 .............The Simpsons

23:10.................. Family Guy 23:35............ American Dad! 00:05............ American Dad! 00:35..... The Cleveland Show 01:00..... The Cleveland Show 01:25......Release the Hounds

07:25.....................Dara O Briain’s Go 8 Bit 08:20.............................. Top Gear 10:00.. Red Bull Soapbox 2016 11:00........................World’s Most Dangerous Roads 13:00.............................. Top Gear 15:00...............James May’s Cars of the People 17:00...............James May’s Cars of the People 18:00........................ Red Bull Soapbox 2015 19:00............Hurricane Man 20:00....Border Interceptors 20:30....Border Interceptors 21:00............ Have I Got a Bit More News for You 22:00....... Live at the Apollo 23:00............... Hypothetical

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

20:00 ................... MacGyver

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

23:05.......... 999: What’s Your Emergency?

21:00............. Hawaii Five-0

01:00........... Mock the Week

22:00.......NCIS: Los Angeles

00:05........................ Live PD

23:00................ Magnum P.I.

01:40............ Have I Got a Bit More News for You

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Tenable All Stars ITV1, 19.00

Warwick Davis hosts a stars t u d d e d , celebrity version of his popular quiz show. A team of 5 celebrities join forces to take on the Tenable Tower by answering ‘Top 10 list’ questions, for the chance to win £125,000 for their chosen charities.

In the first episode, the ‘Medal Heads’ - made up of Team GB Olympians Tessa Sanderson, Sharron Davies, Iwan Thomas, Kriss Akabusi and Jade Johnson - try their luck.

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06:00....................... Breakfast 09:00..............Rip Off Britain 09:45....... Homes Under the Hammer 10:45...........The Customer is Always Right 11:30..............Wanted Down Under 12:15............... Bargain Hunt

06:00..................... The Repair Shop

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

06:45...............The Customer is Always Right

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

07:30.........................Antiques Roadshow

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

08:30...................The Week in Parliament

13:30....................Impossible

09:00.......................BBC News at 9

14:15................Escape to the Country

11:05...............The Eagle Has Landed

15:15... Money for Nothing

13:15............................ Talking Snooker

13:00....... BBC News at One

16:15............Garden Rescue 17:00.........The Repair Shop 17:45........................Pointless 18:30..... BBC News at Six 19:00........The One Show 19:30.......Garden Rescue 20:00............. EastEnders

14:00.........................Snooker 18:00........... The Farmers’ Country Showdown 18:30............... Eggheads 19:00..................Snooker

21:00....... Not Going Out

22:30... Match of the Day 23:00............ Back to Life 23:25.......Have I Got a Bit More News for You 00:10............ The Graham Norton Show 01:00............... BBC News

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06:00...................... Childrens’ TV 09:15 .......................Jeremy Vine 11:15 ........All New Traffic Cops 12:10 ..........5 News Lunchtime 12:15 ......... Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 13:10 ..................................Access 13:15 .............. Home and Away 13:45 ....................... Neighbours 14:15 ..... Hidden in Plain Sight 16:00 ................................ Friends 16:30 ................................ Friends 17:00 ........................ 5 News at 5 17:30 ....................... Neighbours 18:00......... Home and Away 18:30.......... 5 News Tonight 19:00 .....Gallagher Premiership Rugby Highlights 20:00..... Police Interceptors 21:00........ Sunken Treasures Revealed: Drain the Ocean 22:00.........Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack 23:05................Son of a Gun 00:05.......................... Access 00:10................Son of a Gun 01:10............. High Street TV Teleshopping

06:00....... The Planet’s Funniest Animals 06:20...................Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 06:45......................... You’ve Been Framed! Gold 07:35......................... Emmerdale 08:00.............Coronation Street 09:00............................... The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:55......The Golden Compass 12:10......................... Emmerdale 12:40.............Coronation Street 13:40............................... The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:35....The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:50........ You’ve Been Framed and Famous! Gold 18:55............ Johnny English Reborn 21:00.................. Family Guy 21:30............ American Dad! 22:00.................. Family Guy 22:55............ American Dad! 23:25...The Cleveland Show 23:50............ Celebrity Juice 00:35............................Plebs 01:00... Release the Hounds

21:00.............The All New Monty: Who Bares Wins

08:55.......... River Cottage Bites

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

09:15 ........... A Place in the Sun

07:00 ............................ The Flash

07:20.....................Dara O Briain’s Go 8 Bit

09:50 ........... A Place in the Sun

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

08:10................Storage Hunters

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

10:55 .............................. Bake Off: The Professionals

09:00 ................. Modern Family

08:40.............................. Top Gear

10:00 ................. Modern Family

11:55......... Find it, Fix it, Flog it

11:00 ...........................WWE Raw

12:55 ................... The Secret Life of the Zoo

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

11:20.........................James May’s Cars of the People

13:55 .................... The Supervet

14:00 ...........................MacGyver

09:25....................The Jeremy Kyle Show 12:30............. Loose Women 13:45..............ITV Lunchtime News 13:55....................... ITV News London 14:00............... Judge Rinder 15:00.................... Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00...............Tipping Point 17:00.....................The Chase 18:00................. ITV News London 18:30............ ITV Evening News 19:00............ Emmerdale

20:00.............Love Your W C Garden choice

21:30.................... Ghosts 22:00................ BBC News at Ten

23:00................Surgeons: At the Edge of Life 00:00.......... Supermarket Secrets 01:00.............Countryfile 01:55...................... This is BBC Two

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

22:45.................. Sherlock Holmes 01:00............ Jackpot247

Love Your Garden ITV1, 20.00

In this half-hour cutdown from the original episode, Alan Titchmarsh and the team head to Southampton to turn a featureless suburban back garden into a super-stylish contemporary outdoor space. The garden is for the Jordan family, who are coping with the loss of a devoted mother and wife. Shelly-Ann died of cancer in April 2016 aged just 39 - leaving husband Tony and their two children Tyler (17) and Amelia (12).

Shelly desperately wanted to create a garden for her children to enjoy with their friends and family but died before she could make this dream a reality.

Alan, Katie, Frances and David take on the challenge of creating a garden that will both appeal to teens and tweens, keep their mother’s memory alive and help the whole family through the still very raw grieving process. They pack the space with wonderful ideas and use gorgeous planting to make it one of the most striking gardens of the series.

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06:25 ................................. Cheers 07:20 .............. Everybody Loves Raymond 08:40 ..................................Frasier 10:10 ..............Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 11:05 ....Undercover Boss USA 12:00 ...............Channel 4 News 12:05 ................... Couples Come Dine with Me 13:05 ......................... Posh Pawn 14:10 ....................... Countdown 15:00 ........... A Place in the Sun 16:00 .... A New Life in the Sun 17:00 .....................Four in a Bed 17:30 .... Extreme Cake Makers 18:00 .............The Simpsons 18:30 ................... Hollyoaks 19:00 ......... Channel 4 News 19:30 .......Food Unwrapped 20:00 .......... Supershoppers 20:30.................. Travel Man 21:00....... Banged Up: Teens Behind Bars 22:00..................Sex on Trial 23:05.......... 999: What’s Your Emergency?

00:10.............. Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins for Stand Up to Cancer

19:30..............Coronation Street

20:30...............Room 101

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14:55 .................... The Supervet 15:55 .................... The Supervet

13:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles 15:00 ................... The Simpsons 16:00 ................... The Simpsons

14:20.............................. Top Gear 15:20.............................. Top Gear 18:00........ Red Bull Soapbox Race 2018 20:00.......... Yianni: Supercar Customiser

16:55 .................... The Supervet

16:30 ................... The Simpsons

17:55..................... The Supervet

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

18:55.................. Emergency Helicopter Medics

17:30 ................... The Simpsons

20:30.......... Yianni: Supercar Customiser

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

21:00....... Live at the Apollo

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

22:00..... Would I Lie to You?

19:00 .............The Simpsons

22:40..... Would I Lie to You?

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

23:20........... Mock the Week

20:00 ................... MacGyver

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

19:55............ Grand Designs 21:00....................Devon and Cornwall 22:00............. Hidden Britain

by Drone 23:05..........24 Hours in A&E

21:00 ............. Hawaii Five-0

00:05................... Emergency Helicopter Medics

23:00 ............... Magnum P.I.

01:10....................Devon and Cornwall

22:00 ......NCIS: Los Angeles 00:00........................S.W.A.T. 01:00 ..................SEAL Team

01:00.........................Porters 01:40.....................Have I Got a Bit More News for You

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06:00 ...................... Breakfast 09:15 .............Rip Off Britain 10:00 ..............Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 ..........The Customer is Always Right 11:45 ............. Defenders UK 12:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 13:00 ...... BBC News at One 13:45 .........................Doctors 14:15 ...................Impossible 15:00............... Escape to the Country 15:45............Garden Rescue 16:30........ The Repair Shop 17:15....................... Pointless 18:00 .... BBC News at Six 19:00 .......The One Show 19:30 ............ EastEnders 20:00 ............. Holby City 21:00 ................ Trust Me 22:00 ... BBC News at Ten 22:35 ............ Eating with My Ex 23:05...... Luisa Omielan’s What Would Beyonce Do?!

00:20...... Weather for the Week Ahead 00:25............... BBC News

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06:30.........The Repair Shop 07:15...........The Customer is Always Right 08:00.......Celebrity Painting Challenge 09:00............. BBC News at 9 10:00......Victoria Derbyshire 11:00....BBC Newsroom Live 12:15.................. Politics Live 13:00...................... The Super League Show 13:45.............Street Auction 14:30................... The TV That Made Me 15:15......................Ray Mears’ Northern Wilderness 17:15............................Flog It! 18:00............... Eggheads 18:30........... The Farmers’ Country Showdown 19:00.....Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby 20:00.............. Your Home Made Perfect 21:00........... Surgeons: At the Edge of Life 22:00........... Don’t Forget the Driver 22:30..............Newsnight 23:10..................Weather 23:15................Forensics: The Real CSI 00:15.........Miriam’s Dead Good Adventure

The All New Monty: Ladies’ Night e c i o h ITV1, 21.00 c

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 14:00............... Judge Rinder 15:00.................... Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00...............Tipping Point 17:00.................... The Chase 18:00.... ITV News London 18:30....ITV Evening News 19:00............ Emmerdale 19:30........... Save Money 20:00............ Emmerdale 20:30.................... Hard to Please OAPs 21:00.........The All New Monty: Ladies Night

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06:25 ................................. Cheers 07:20............... Everybody Loves Raymond 08:40...................................Frasier 10:10...............Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 11:05.....Undercover Boss USA 12:00................Channel 4 News 12:05.................... Couples Come Dine with Me 13:05.......................... Posh Pawn 14:10........................ Countdown 15:00............ A Place in the Sun 16:00..... A New Life in the Sun 17:00 .....................Four in a Bed 17:30..... Extreme Cake Makers 18:00..............The Simpsons 18:30.................... Hollyoaks 19:00.......... Channel 4 News 20:00................Bake Off: The Professionals 21:00..........24 Hours in A&E 22:00................... First Dates 23:05...... Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back 00:05..........When I Grow Up

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

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

06:00 .......................Monkey Life 06:30 .......................Monkey Life 07:00 .............................Wild Vets 08:00 ................. Dog Whisperer 09:00 ..............Motorway Patrol 10:00 ........................... Babylon 5 11:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles 13:00..................... Hawaii Five-0 15:00........... Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 16:00.................. Modern Family 17:00 ................... The Simpsons 17:30 ............................Futurama 18:00.................... Futurama 18:30 .............The Simpsons 20:00 .................... Supergirl 21:00 ..... There’s Something About Movies 22:00.................. A League of Their Own 23:00................... The Russell Howard Hour 00:00......................Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 01:00......................Brit Cops: Frontline Crime

09:15 .......................Jeremy Vine 11:15 ........................Traffic Cops 12:10 ..........5 News Lunchtime 12:15 ....................... Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 13:10 ..................................Access

06:00....... The Planet’s Funniest Animals 06:20...................Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:10......................... You’ve Been Framed! Gold 08:00 ........................ Emmerdale

13:15 .............. Home and Away

08:25 ............Coronation Street

13:45 ....................... Neighbours

09:25 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show

14:15 ...........Ring of Deception 16:00 ................................ Friends 17:00 ........................ 5 News at 5 17:30 ....................... Neighbours 18:00......... Home and Away 18:30 ............ Duty of Care: 5 News Tonight Special 19:00 .............. Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh 20:00........The Yorkshire Vet 21:15............Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild 22:15... The Murder of Sarah Payne: A Mother’s Story 23:45................30 Stone and Getting Fatter

10:20.......................... Superstore 11:10......................... You’ve Been Framed! Gold 12:10 ........................ Emmerdale 12:40 ............Coronation Street 13:40 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:35....The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:50....................... Take Me Out 19:00................. You’ve Been Framed! Gold 21:00....Through the Keyhole 22:00.................. Family Guy 23:30............ American Dad! 00:30...The Cleveland Show

22:30................ ITV News 23:15..........The Jonathan Ross Show 00:15......... The Keith and Paddy Picture Show 00:40.....................La Liga Highlights

09:15 ........... A Place in the Sun

01:30............ Jackpot247

11:15 ......................Bake Off: The Professionals

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

12:15 .........Find it, Fix it, Flog it 13:15 .....................Four in a Bed 15:20 .....................Four in a Bed 15:50............ Food Unwrapped 16:20 ............ Food Unwrapped 16:55 ................... The Secret Life of the Zoo

07:10...Dara O Briain’s Go 8 Bit 08:00 ............................. Top Gear 09:00 ............................. Top Gear 10:00 .............American Pickers 12:00 .............American Pickers 13:00 .............................. Cops UK: Bodycam Squad 14:00 ......................Detroit Steel 15:00 .................Sin City Motors 16:00 ......Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge

Coleen Nolan and Victoria Derbyshire are back with another 17:00 ............................. Top Gear group of inspirational female celebrities getting ready to outdo their male 18:00..................... Top Gear 17:55 .................... The Supervet counterparts in baring all to boost awareness of the importance of early 19:00....... American Pickers 18:55.................. Emergency health checks in preventing women’s cancers.

Helicopter Medics 20:00 ...........Hurricane Man In this 90-minute special, legendary tennis icon Martina Navratilova, 21:00..... Would I Lie to You? 19:55............

Grand Designs EastEnders’ star Laurie Brett, Love Island’s Megan Barton-Hanson, So Solid 21:40..... Would I Lie to You? 21:00...............Wild Amazon Crew’s Lisa Maffia, TOWIE’s Danielle Armstrong, and Benidorm’s Crissy Rock gear up to put their inhibitions aside and lay their bodies and emotions bare, 22:20 .......... Mock the Week 22:00.......... 999: What’s Your Emergency? each with a very personal reason for doing so.

23:00..............Dave Gorman: With a brand-new even bolder routine for this BAFTA-nominated show, Coleen, Modern Life is Goodish 23:00.....Nightwatch Nation: Victoria and Ashley Banjo show the ladies the ropes and provide support and Emergency 911 00:00............ Have I Got a Bit motivation to inspire them to put on the performance of their lives and, in More News for You 00:00................... Emergency doing so, encourage women to examine their breasts, have regular cervical Helicopter Medics 01:00.........................Porters smear checks and be more health aware regarding their bodies.

01:05.........Ramsay’s Kitchen 01:40........... Jon Richardson: Danielle tells the programme: “I’m doing this because my best friend lost Nightmares USA Ultimate Worrier her life to breast cancer. It’s so, so important for girls all ages to check their breasts.”

At the start of the programme, Coleen and Victoria introduce Laurie, Megan, Lisa, Danielle and Crissy to Ashley and he decides to put any nerves to the test by asking the ladies to stand on the stage for an exploration of self-confidence. First up is Crissy who heads straight to the ‘confident’ side of the stage and promptly lifts her top up.

Megan also heads towards the confident sign as she says she is more confident posing in swimwear than in her clothes.

She says: “When I post on Instagram half naked pictures…I know I get a lot of love and likes for that…but me standing here fully clothed, just my personality laid bare, I’m not so comfortable.”

When Lisa takes to the stage she finds herself extremely emotional when talking about her reasons for doing the show, as she explains she has just dropped her mum off at the hospital.

She says: “My mum was diagnosed with cancer of the cervix. My mum left her smear test for five years and in five years it had spread to her lymph node glands, collar bone, all of her cervix. Until she was diagnosed, she didn’t feel anything. The minute she knew, it tore her apart.”

Inspired by each other’s stories, the ladies are excited to discuss their routine with Ashley, who reveals he is feeling the pressure to make their performance exactly how they want it. They watch last year’s show together and feelings bubble over for Crissy as she is reminded why she is taking part.

She says: “When the doctor said cancer I actually looked around thinking, ‘Who’s he talking to?’

And then, the reason it wasn’t detected is because normally women go for smear tests, but I had an hysterectomy when I was 24 and I didn’t think I needed a smear test.”

The ladies and Ashley discuss whether they need to up the ante this year and reveal even more.

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06:00....................... Breakfast 09:15..............Rip Off Britain 10:00....... Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 ..........The Customer is Always Right 11:45 ............. Defenders UK 12:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 13:00 ......................BBC News at One 13:45 .........................Doctors 14:15................... Impossible 15:00...................... Escape to the Country 15:45 ...........Garden Rescue 16:30 ........The Repair Shop 17:15 .......................Pointless 18:00.... BBC News at Six 19:00 .......The One Show 19:30 ..............Panorama 20:00 ..............Watchdog 21:00...................Earth From Space

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22:00................ BBC News at Ten 22:35..........................Ellie Undercover 23:35.........Our Dementia Choir with Vicky Mcclure 00:35............... BBC News

wednesday 8th may

06:30........ The Repair Shop 07:15 ..........The Customer is Always Right 08:00 ..............Undiscovered Worlds with Steve Backshall 09:00 ............ BBC News at 9 10:00... Victoria Derbyshire 11:00............BBC Newsroom Live 11:15.................. Politics Live 13:00........................The Boss 13:45.............Street Auction 14:30................... The TV That Made Me 15:15...................... I Bought a Rainforest 16:15......................Ray Mears’ Northern Wilderness 17:15............................Flog It! 18:00............... Eggheads 18:30........... The Farmers’ Country Showdown 19:00.....Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby 20:00........... Great British Menu 21:00................Forensics: The Real CSI 22:00............................ QI 22:30..............Newsnight 23:15.........Journey in the Danger Zone: Iraq

06:00............. Good Morning Britain 08:30......................... Lorraine 09:25....................The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30 .............. This Morning 12:30 ............ Loose Women 13:30............. ITV Lunchtime News 13:55...... ITV News London 14:00............... Judge Rinder 15:00.................... Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00...............Tipping Point 17:00.....................The Chase 18:00.... ITV News London 18:30....ITV Evening News 19:00............ Emmerdale 19:30..............Coronation Street 20:00................... Britain’s Brightest Family 20:30..............Coronation Street

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06:25 ................................. Cheers 07:20.............. Everybody Loves Raymond 08:40 ..................................Frasier 10:10 ..............Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 11:05.....Undercover Boss USA 12:00................Channel 4 News 12:05.................... Couples Come Dine with Me 13:05.......................... Posh Pawn 14:10........................ Countdown 15:00............ A Place in the Sun 16:00..... A New Life in the Sun 17:00......................Four in a Bed 17:30..... Extreme Cake Makers 18:00..............The Simpsons 18:30.................... Hollyoaks 19:00.......... Channel 4 News 20:00......Location, Location, Location 21:00.................... Chimerica 22:00.................. Gogglebox 23:05........Banged Up: Teens Behind Bars 00:05..................Sex on Trial

06:00...................... Childrens’ TV 09:15....................... Jeremy Vine 11:15........ All New Traffic Cops 12:10 ..........5 News Lunchtime 12:15 ....................... Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 13:10 ..................................Access 13:15 .............. Home and Away 13:45 ....................... Neighbours 14:15 ........................ Strangers in Amish Country 16:00 ................................ Friends 17:00........................ 5 News at 5 17:30 ....................... Neighbours 18:00 .........Home and Away 18:30 .......... 5 News Tonight 19:00 .............. Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh 20:00............Saving Britain’s Hedgehogs 21:00..... Old Wife, New Wife 22:00... Missing or Murdered?

The Disappearance of Lee Boxell 23:05..................The Gypsies Next Door 00:05................. Cricket on 5: England v Pakistan

06:00......................... The Planet’s Funniest Animals 06:20...................Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:10 ............I Love You’ve Been Framed! Gold 08:00........................ Emmerdale 08:55 ........................ You’ve Been Framed! Gold 09:25 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 10:20 ......................... Superstore 11:10 ..... You’ve Been Framed!

12:10 ........................ Emmerdale 13:15........................ You’ve Been Framed! Gold 13:40 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:35... The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:50...................... Take Me Out 19:00 ................ You’ve Been Framed! Gold 20:00..You’ve Been Framed!

21:00.................Knocked Up 23:40.................. Family Guy 00:10.................. Family Guy 00:40............ American Dad! 01:35.................. Superstore

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

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

07:10...Dara O Briain’s Go 8 Bit

09:15 ........... A Place in the Sun

07:00 .............................Wild Vets

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

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

08:00 ................. Dog Whisperer

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

11:15 ......................Bake Off: The Professionals

09:00 ..............Motorway Patrol

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

10:00........................... Babylon 5

12:15 .........Find it, Fix it, Flog it

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

11:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles

13:15 .....................Four in a Bed

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

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

13:50 .....................Four in a Bed

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

13:00 .............................. Cops UK: Bodycam Squad

14:20 .....................Four in a Bed

15:00 ............................. Brit Cops: Frontline Crime

14:00.......................Detroit Steel

14:50 .....................Four in a Bed 15:20 .....................Four in a Bed

16:00 ................. Modern Family

15:50............. Food Unwrapped

16:30 ................. Modern Family

16:00 ......Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge

16:20............. Food Unwrapped

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

17:00............................. Top Gear

16:55.................... The Secret Life of the Zoo

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

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

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

19:00....... American Pickers

17:55..................... The Supervet

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

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

18:55................... Emergency Helicopter Medics

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

21:00 .................Taskmaster

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

21:00 ..................SEAL Team

22:00....... Live at the Apollo

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

23:00........... Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

21:00........... Planet Child 22:00..... ITV News at Ten 22:45.................... Peston 23:40....British Touring Car Championship Highlights 01:00...............Jackpot247

21:00.. Find it, Fix it, Drive it 22:00......................Car S.O.S

23:00 .................. The Russell Howard Hour

23:00..........24 Hours in A&E

00:00..................Jamestown

00:05................... Emergency Helicopter Medics

01:00......................Brit Cops: Frontline Crime

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

00:00............ Have I Got a Bit More News for You 01:00.........................Porters 01:40............... Hypothetical

Earth From Space BBC1, 21.00

In the last episode - at a time when the Earth’s surface is changing faster than ever in human history - cameras show cities grow, forests disappear and glaciers melt. But these images can also inspire us to look after our fragile home.

In the ever-growing grey of cities, one man is feeding thousands of parakeets. In Sumatra a female orangutan and her daughter face life in a forest under threat, while in Tanzania local people use satellites to re-plant a forest, securing the future for a family of chimpanzees.

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06:00...................... Breakfast

06:30.........The Repair Shop

09:15 .............Rip Off Britain

07:15 ..........The Customer is Always Right

10:00 ............................Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 ..........The Customer is Always Right 11:45 ............. Defenders UK 12:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 13:00 ...... BBC News at One 13:45 .........................Doctors 14:15................... Impossible 15:00 ...................... Escape to the Country 15:45 ...........Garden Rescue 16:30..................... The Repair Shop 17:15....................... Pointless 18:00..... BBC News at Six 18:30............ BBC London News 19:00........The One Show 19:30............. EastEnders 20:00.........Our Dementia Choir with Vicky Mcclure 21:00.............Ambulance

thursday 9th May

08:00........This Farming Life 09:00............ BBC News at 9 10:00 .....Victoria Derbyshire 11:00 ...BBC Newsroom Live 12:15 ................. Politics Live 13:00 .......................The Boss 13:45............ Street Auction 14:30 .................. The TV That Made Me 15:15...................... I Bought a Rainforest 16:15......................Ray Mears’ Northern Wilderness 17:15............................Flog It! 18:00............... Eggheads 18:30........... The Farmers’ Country Showdown 19:00... Match of the Day 19:30.....Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village 20:00.. Great British Menu 21:00........................ Pose

06:00 ............ Good Morning Britain 08:30 ........................ Lorraine 09:25 ...................The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30............... This Morning 12:30 ............ Loose Women 13:30............. ITV Lunchtime News 13:55...... ITV News London 14:00............... Judge Rinder 15:00.................... Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00.............. Tipping Point 17:00 ....................The Chase 18:00................. ITV News London 18:30............ ITV Evening News 19:00............ Emmerdale 19:30...................Tonight 20:00............ Emmerdale 20:30....Martin Clunes: W C My Travels and choice Other Animals

06:25.................................. Cheers 06:55.................................. Cheers 07:20............... Everybody Loves Raymond 08:40...................................Frasier 10:10...............Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 11:05.....Undercover Boss USA 12:00................Channel 4 News 12:05.................... Couples Come Dine with Me 13:05.......................... Posh Pawn 14:10........................ Countdown 15:00 ........... A Place in the Sun 16:00............................A New Life in the Sun 17:00......................Four in a Bed 17:30..... Extreme Cake Makers 18:00..............The Simpsons 18:30.................... Hollyoaks 19:00.......... Channel 4 News 20:00..........When I Grow Up 21:00............ Grand Designs 22:00.............. Lee and Dean 22:30..........24 Hours in A&E 23:30.................. Gogglebox

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06:00...................... Childrens’ TV 09:15 .......................Jeremy Vine 11:15 ........All New Traffic Cops 12:10 ..........5 News Lunchtime 12:15 ......... Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 13:10 ..................................Access 13:15.............. Home and Away

06:00 ...... The Planet’s Funniest Animals 06:20 ..................Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:10 ........................ You’ve Been Framed! Gold 08:00......................... Emmerdale 08:25 ............Coronation Street

13:45....................... Neighbours

09:25.............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show

14:15................. Girlfriend Killer

10:20 ......................... Superstore

16:00................................ Friends

11:10........................ You’ve Been Framed! Gold

17:00........................ 5 News at 5 17:30 ....................... Neighbours 18:00 .........Home and Away 18:30.......... 5 News Tonight 19:00............... Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh 20:00................. Shop Smart: Save Money 21:00..................The Gypsies Next Door

12:10 ........................ Emmerdale 12:40 ............Coronation Street 13:40 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:35 ...The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:50 ...................... Take Me Out 19:00 ................ You’ve Been Framed! Gold 21:00................. Family Guy 22:00........... Celebrity Juice

22:00..................My Extreme Drugs Diary

22:50 ................. Family Guy

23:05................. On Benefits

23:45 ........... American Dad!

23:15........... American Dad!

21:00........easyJet: Inside the Cockpit

22:00....... Frankie Boyle’s New World Order

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

08:55.... Jamie’s Comfort Food

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

09:15 ........... A Place in the Sun

06:30 .......................Monkey Life

07:10 ....................Dara O Briain’s Go 8 Bit

22:35....... Question Time

22:30..............Newsnight

22:45................ Great Art

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

07:00 .............................Wild Vets

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

23:35...............This Week

23:15............... Gun No. 6

23:45.............The All New Monty: Who Bares Wins

11:15 ......................Bake Off: The Professionals

07:30 .............................Wild Vets

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

08:00 ................. Dog Whisperer

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

12:15 .........Find it, Fix it, Flog it

09:00 ..............Motorway Patrol

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

13:15 .....................Four in a Bed

10:00 ........................... Babylon 5

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

13:45 .....................Four in a Bed

11:00 ............NCIS: Los Angeles

14:20 .....................Four in a Bed

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

13:00 .............................. Cops UK: Bodycam Squad

14:50 .....................Four in a Bed

15:00............................. Brit Cops: Frontline Crime

14:00 ......................Detroit Steel

16:00 ................. Modern Family

16:00..................... Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge

22:00................ BBC News at Ten

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Martin Clunes: My Travels and Other Animals ITV1, 20.30

Martin meets Jean Francois Pignon in the South of France and is shown the dynamic bond between man and horse. After travelling to Nepal he witnesses the legendary relationship between a Mahout and his elephant and, in Japan, Mr Uchida’s Great Dog Circus rescues unwanted dogs from the pound and trains them to perform for delighted audiences. Finally, Martin heads to ‘hoof camp’ with his two Clydesdales, Bruce and Ronnie, where they are trained by Robert Sampson.

15:20 .....................Four in a Bed 15:50 ............ Food Unwrapped 16:20 ....................... Best of Food Unwrapped 16:55.................... The Secret Life of the Zoo 17:55..................... The Supervet 18:55................... Emergency Helicopter Medics 19:55............ Grand Designs 21:00........... The Good Fight

17:00 ................... The Simpsons 17:30 ............................Futurama 18:00 ....................Futurama

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

17:00............................. Top Gear

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

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

19:00 .............The Simpsons

19:00..................... American Pickers

19:30 .............The Simpsons 20:00 .......... DC’s Legends of Tomorrow 21:00................ Magnum P.I.

22:05..............Berlin Station

22:00 ..... There’s Something About Movies

23:15........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

23:00................... The Russell Howard Hour

20:00................. Have I Got a Bit More News for You 21:00...........................Live at the Apollo 22:00............... Hypothetical 23:00............................ QI XL

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Michael’s Legacy

Michael’s Legacy pays one of the most heartfelt tributes to the King of Pop. A show dedicated to Michael Jackson and his legacy, approved by the official fan club in Spain and staged by the Jackson Dance Company. Almost 20 performers on stage, carefully designed choreographies, exact replicas of Jackson’s most iconic songs performed live and the world’s best Michael Jackson impersonator, Ximo MJ.

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May 3rd - 4th may leal Theatre, La Laguna www.entrees.es

May May

Tenerife Walking Festival 2019

A major hiking event on the European calendar in its fifth edition this year, with a full programme of itineraries and activities. Seven of the 12 courses offered unfold amidst volcanic landscapes, on an island boasting 1500 km of trails. In addition to hiking, the festival’s programme includes a wide range of additional activities for individual participants and for families and groups.

The activities – seaside, volcanic or green – are coordinated by professional guides.

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Tenerife Baroque Orchestra

The Tenerife Baroque Orchestra is bringing its second season to a close with a tribute to the masterpieces of baroque music: a selection from Handel’s and Telemann’s Water Music, conducted by Juan de la Rubia.

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Ladies’ Day May

Santiago martin Sports Pavilion

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Harlem Globetrotters

A new tour by the Harlem Globetrotters, filled with impossible slam dunks, amazing shots, mesmerising dribbling and crazy acrobatics to delight children and grown-ups alike. A show for the whole family and a basketball exhibition that has been going on since the 1920s. The Harlem Globetrotters roster has included stars like Wilt Chamberlain, who set the single-game scoring record at the NBA by scoring 100 points.

After the game, the basketball stars will sign autographs and have pictures taken with their fans.

Coffee, chat, downtime, relaxation and horseriding - Tuesday 11am - 1pm.

Horseriding classes and hacks are also available.

‘Arizona’ – Delirium Teatro

Tenerife-based theatre company Delirium Teatro are staging a new production based on true events: the establishment of the Minuteman Project, an activist organisation established in USA in 2005 to monitor the USA-Mexico border’s flow of illegal immigrants.

With texts by Córdoba-born playwright Juan Carlos Rubio and music by Tenerife-born composer Diego Navarro, this is a play about borders and migrations, man’s follies and the limits of manipulation.

23rd may, 7.30pm

Tuesdays 11am - 1pm

24th may, 9pm

hAdan martin auditorium, Santa cruz

Horse & pony riding, la camella

leal theatre, La Laguna

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Boy rescued from kids’ danger game

A YOUNG boy, playing with a group of British and Spanish children, had to be pulled out of a manhole on the street last Monday after a dangerous game they were playing went horribly wrong.

The youngsters had accessed the underground watering system on the Costa del Sol beach of Sabinillas, in Manilva, via an uncovered hole in the wall there.

The underground system runs underneath the town and carries waste water to the sea, with manholes or grids on the streets above.

Local sources say the kids lit some mattresses at the beach exit, causing a rapid blaze. But while most children

escaped to the beach, one Spanish child was unable to climb out in time.

The flames and smoke forced him back into the waterway, where he became trapped underneath the La Colonia area of Sabinillas.

Passers-by heard him screaming and called for back-up.

Locals had to reach down into a drain to rescue the boy because smoke was bellowing from the manhole.

He emerged, covered in black smoke, and had to be treated by an ambulance crew.

“It was horrible,” said one witness. “There was smoke everywhere and it was chaotic. We did not know if more children were down there, because they could have easily have died.”

Firemen eventually put out the blaze.

Driver’s nightclub fury

A MOTORIST, accused of driving his car into the front of a nightclub, deliberately, after being thrown out, has been arrested by police.

The 44-year-old, reportedly a resident of Arenas, is said to have sustained minor injuries.

One publication said the man was with his cousin at

the club, in the La Pañoleta industrial estate in VelezMalaga, when bouncers asked the pair to leave, at around 6am.

A fight broke out, it is believed, and the suspect was accused of going to his car and ramming it into the front of the club, leaving both badly damaged.

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‘Smart’ speed cars arrive in two years

ALL cars sold after the year 2022 in Spain, and the other European Union members, will have built-in “smart speed assistants”.

That means the vehicle will automatically adjust its speed to the limits applicable to the road on which it is travelling.

The move had already been proposed by Spain’s General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) a year ago.

But, for now, the plan is that car drivers will be able to deactivate it if they wish, but drivers of coaches, buses, lorries and vans will not be able to switch off.

It is not yet known when, if at all, European Parliament will opt to make it compulsory for

the devices to be activated at all times.

Other “smart” systems, which all vehicles manufactured from 2022 will be required to have as standard, include advanced-braking systems, distraction warning systems, devices which warn drivers if they are drifting out of the correct lane, reverse detection devices, an interface which stops the car engine from switching on if the driver is over the alcohol limit, an emergency stop signal, and a “black box” to record accident data.

The “smart speed assistant” alone would cut road deaths by 20%, according to the European Parliament.

The European Commission has revealed that in 2018 alone, over 25,000 people were killed in crashes on

roads in the 28 member States, and 135,000 were seriously injured.

Jesús Monclús, Spain’s Road Safety and Prevention manager at the Mapfre Foundation, the social action arm of Mapfre insurance, believes that if every car in the country were equipped with a speed assistant, that blocked them from going faster than the limit, around 400 fewer deaths per year would occur.

Some makes and models already have this system in place, including the Ford Mondeo, S-Max and Galaxy, many of which are manufactured at the Valencia province plant of Almussafes.

They have had the system built-in for the last three years, and the Ford Focus is next on the list.

as well as having people to accompany victims of gender violence to hospital.

The services will be available round the clock, every day of the year, and there will be translators avail-

able to help non-Spanish speakers.

Madrid City Council, expected to approve the centre imminently, expects to spend around €1.3 million a year on the service.

Care centre planned for sexual-violence victims THE first 24-hour care centre for sexual-violence victims in Spain, providing psychological, health and legal care in several languages, could be up and running in Madrid

by September.

The centre, based on UK Rape Crisis centres, will provide information and telephone help, psychological support, emergency health care and decision-making support,

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Moving forward with Movimiento del Pueblo

THIS month, a new party, Movimiento del Pueblo, will be standing against the traditional PSOE, PP, Podemos, Coalición Canaria et al, in the local elections.

Everyone can vote, if on the padrón and census of their local ayuntamiento.

Movimiento del Pueblo would like to introduce their new representative, Colette Barton, whose role in the party is to become the voice for the Englishspeaking residents.

The party’s president, Juan Hernández, believes that many of these people are never heard, and they feel that their votes don’t count, when they are, actually, very important.

Colette has lived in Tenerife for many years, but, like a lot of expatriates here, doesn’t profess to be fluent in Spanish.

She works, mainly, in touristic

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areas, with English-speaking people.

She would be the first to admit that her knowledge of the Spanish language should be better, and, by no means, classes herself as a politician.

However, her role in the party is to be a point of contact for the English-speaking people, to relay their concerns, requests and questions to the party president, for him to take further action.

Currently, the most-common question presented to the party is: “Why vote for you, when you sound the same as all the rest?”

You are right; a lot of the parties’ aims do seem to be very similar.

However, has any other party shown an interest in you?

For years, the same parties are elected with not many changes, so why not allow a new party the opportunity to take the lead?

We would like to invite you all to meet with us, to allow us to introduce ourselves, discuss our objectives, listen to your opinions, and answer any questions.

We invite you to come and meet with us, to allow us to introduce ourselves, discuss our objectives and to listen to your opinions and questions.

We will be hosting forums/ meetings at the following venues: Wednesday 15th May 2019 Marguy’s Bar & Restaurant, Los Cristianos, at 3pm.

Thursday 16th May 2019 - Bar Hernendez, San Eugenio, at 3pm.

Tuesday 21st May 2019 - Club House Bar, Palm Mar, at 3pm.

For any other information, please refer to our website: www.movimientodelpueblo. com We are not going to change the world, but want to improve the island on which we live! Help us to help you!

We look forward to meeting you.

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Guardia fakes threatened wife of major drug baron

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Mummified woman’s body discovered after five years

TWO men, posing as Guardia Civil officers, each face a 13year prison sentence for kidnapping a drug-baron’s wife in Galicia.

Along with another man, who was never identified, they visited the Vilagarcia de Arousa home of the wife of 49-year-old drugs kingpin Jose Ramon Dorgambide, alias El Panadero.

At that time, Jose was behind bars for landing six tons of cocaine in an operation which featured 20 men being arrested.

The bogus Guardia Civil officers tricked their way into the house by telling a domestic employee they were there to deliver a summons.

Once inside, she and El Panadero’s wife were tied up, hooded and

taken to an abandoned warehouse, where the impostors threatened to kill El Panadero’s wife unless she told them where the money was hidden.

One held a pistol to her head, and, showing her a photo of her daughter, threatened to mutilate her. “Which finger shall we

start with?” they asked.

El Panadero’s wife finally gave in, and, once the money was in the abductors’ possession, both women were driven back to the house.

“We have friends in the Guardia Civil, so we’ll know what you tell them,” was their captors’ final warning.

THE mummified body of an 83-year-old woman, who died five years ago, was found last Thursday in Madrid by the National Police, after they had received a report from the deceased’s niece.

The corpse was found in the La Guindalera area of the Salamanca district, and results from the post-mortem revealed that she passed away in early 2014, possibly from a stroke.

Spanish press say that some neighbours had considered calling the police after she had piled up a debt, running into thousands of euros, for community fees.

Also, the doorman had stored dozens of the woman’s letters, which had been accumulating in the mailbox.

However, the police were never notified because some thought the woman could have moved because she owned a house abroad.

Her niece was the only person who actually notified the police, as she hadn’t heard from her aunt in a long time.

SPANISH police immobilised a “pirate” taxi after the driver tried to charge three tourists €12, for a trip which constituted a 100-metre walk!

Algeciras Local Police, in the south of Spain, leapt into action after spotting three people going up to a Renault Scenic near the ferry terminal.

They say the taxi driver

planned to charge the three tourists €4 each for the trip, and, even then, he had to make a detour to make the distance!

The local driver, who is unlicensed, now faces a €1,380 fine for breaking local regulations, and also the cost of recovering his vehicle from the municipal compound, where it was taken by a recovery truck.

Hotel worker accused of raping girl, aged 5 Thieving cabbie stung A HOTEL employee was arrested by the Guardia Civil in Granada last Saturday, for, allegedly, raping a five-year-old girl.

Both the parents and the child are foreigners, as was the unidentified man, who was known to them.

A medical examination of the child confirmed that she had been sexually assaulted. It also suggested the possibility that the alleged rapist had abused her previously.

The man was apparently linked to the parents through business, and it is thought that this is how he was able to gain access to the child.

Hotel workers claimed

they had seen him acting strangely with the girl on Saturday morning.

The alarm was raised about the man’s alleged crimes, after he stole money from the hotel cashier

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Drag queen escapes gang attack on him

POPULAR drag queen Satin Greco was attacked by a group of men in the heart of gay-friendly Torremolinos last Saturday, as he walked home from work at around 7am.

Greco, well-known on the Costa del Sol, was set upon by the men, who were said to have shouted “fag”.

They then pounced on him in an attempt to rob the drag artiste in La Nogalera, a neighbourhood deemed

a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community. Fortunately, the commotion was heard by staff from the nearby Eden Copas bar, who dashed over to intervene. Others joined in immediately, and the assailants soon vanished.

The suspects were identified as “foreign”, but their nationality was not known.

Greco was taken to the local health centre, where he was treated for wounds, including scratches and bruised fingers.

He did not work at the weekend, as scheduled, and has reported the homophobic incident to Torremolinos police.

Mother, baby and boy, 3, killed by apartment fire

A MOTHER and her two children died when fire swept through their L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, fourthfloor apartment in Barcelona.

Her son, aged three, died with her in the fire, and, although firemen evacuated her daughter of six months, the child died hours later in hospital.

Emergency service sources later revealed that two other

occupants of the apartment, the children’s grandmother and aunt, survived the fire with minor injuries.

Initial investigations suggest that the fire was caused by a power overload, with too many appliances plugged into an adapter, disclosed the Mossos d’Esquadra, Cataluña’s regional police later revealed.

A police spokesman also stressed that there was no evidence of the family being “energy poor”.

There was no illegal electricity

connection, and the family were not squatters, clarified L’Hospitalet’s Deputy Mayor, Frances Belver. “The family had a rent contract and a regular power supply,” he said.

Firemen explained afterwards that the apartment on the fourth floor of a block of six was full of highlyinflammable material, including furniture and mattresses.

“This was a violent fire that burned rapidly,” added the Deputy Mayor.

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Let the drug-traffickers go about their business, or get ready for blood!

A CADIZ drug-trafficker has warned that there will be more bloodshed on Spanish streets, if drug-trafficking is made harder.

In an exclusive interview with El Español, the Spanish national newspaper, the hash-trafficker, who has worked in the business for 12 years, said drug bosses will turn more to debtcollecting if their trade routes are affected, increasingly, and profits dry up.

The self-described “boss”, referred to as Oscar, made the comments after a police crackdown in the Campo de Gibraltar has led to around 3,000 arrests since last July.

Some 407 extra troops from the National Police and Guardia Civil were added to the area, while 100,000kg of hashish were seized, leaving many gangs disbanded.

“If the guards do not leave soon, the deaths will come,” said Oscar, who has 50 men working for him.

He told the newspaper: “I do not have doubts. The traffickers will start killing each other because of the debts. I do not owe anything to my boys, but other bosses owe theirs.”

For three years, Óscar has been leader of a gang, operating in the surroundings of the Campo de Gibraltar region, in Cádiz.

But he added: “If the market flow does not reopen, those in the lowest echelons, the vigilantes, the landlords or the drivers, will want to collect pending payments for work they have carried out.

“If the bosses refuse, someone will pay with his life because people have to eat, and they do not know how to do anything else in life, other than move hashish.”

Before becoming a boss, Oscar worked for other organisations, including the infamous Antonio and Francisco Tejón, or “Los Castañas”.

Police consider Antonio Tejón, youngest of the brothers, the greatest hashish-trafficker in history.

“It’s true, he’s the Dad,” confirmed Oscar. “He’s the Pablo Escobar of La Línea. I learned from him and moved up the ranks.”

The crackdown has led dealers to move operations towards the Guadalquivir River and Huelva.

Oscar, a prolific trafficker, who in two months cleared 1,800kg of hashish, pocketing €2m in the process, has just been released from prison, and is awaiting trial after being picked up at the end of last summer.

But he warned that firearms would “whistle” if the Strait of Gibraltar was not reopened fully.

“The chiefs have a serious problem if the Strait is not reopened,” he told El Español.

“If they do not go back to work, the weapons, even bazookas, will begin to whistle, especially in La Línea.”

Oscar also revealed how much he pays each of his workers, depending on which part of the operation they carry out.

The drivers who transport the bales are paid €15,000 per trip.

The people who collect the bales on beaches are each paid €3,000, while the boat drivers get €20,000-30,000 each.

Oscar’s first job in the hashish business was as a “watcher” on a beach. They paid him €800. Then, he says: “I went up like foam.”

He went on to blast other smugglers for operating in the daytime and thinking they were “untouchables”, yet, he said: “They are the cause of what is happening to us right now.”

Oscar spent six months inside the notorious Botafuegos prison in Algeciras, which held at least 500 local dealers and traffickers.

He revealed that they all knew each other. “There was not a fight between them, and whoever wanted to, had access to money, cocaine, hashish and mobile phones,” he said.

But in a final warning, he warned that the coast of southern Spain would turn into Medellin (the most notorious drug cartel of all) if his trade were interrupted, continually.

Of its leader, Antonio El Castaña, who has been locked up since last summer, he said: “Everyone is waiting for him to leave prison. If he starts moving hashish, as before, the business will be reactivated for everyone.

“If not, this is going to be Medellín, with dead people left in the streets.”

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K9 Animal News

A good-looking lad!

WHO is this handsome boy, you may ask?

Say hello to Sprite.

He’s a very sweet, handsome and loving boy, who is still looking for his forever home.

He has been at K9 for a while.

Before he arrived at K9, whatever it was that happened to Sprite has made him a little nervous of new people, so he does need some time to get to know you. Once he does, he is very content, either out walking, or playing in the kennels.

When he is out he loves to explore, but will stop for the occasional treat! He can be walked off-lead, which gives him a chance to run around and burn off some energy.

At the moment, Sprite is currently sharing with two female dogs, Sally and Olga, but, quite soon, they are both being adopted by the same family, which means he will be left on his own. It is wonderful news for our two girls, but not so great for little Sprite, who won’t understand why he is suddenly on his own, again.

Sprite was previously sharing with another female called Willow, who also got adopted by a lovely family. He is best

Live Arico News THIS is our beautiful Vicky who is about five years old. She was found walking the streets with an open wound on her mouth, and we think someone hit her on the head with a metal bar.

She has recovered, completely, and the past is behind her. She is such a lovely dog, and, after all she’s been through, deserves a loving family with only good intentions.

Vicky is perfect with other dogs, children and adults, and she is so peaceful, with just pure love. If you think you can give her a tranquil life which is full of joy, please contact us and come to visit her. Call Marc for further details on 652 297 853.

Come and walk the doggies!

Join the Live Arico dogwalking club on Saturday mornings from 9am-1pm.

Our dogs absolutely love it, and you can keep fit and find a furry friend at the same time. Send a WhatsApp to Oceana on

with female dogs, as he does not mix well with other males.

It would be wonderful for Sprite to finally get out of the kennels and live a happy life, with a new family.

He is quite obedient, and will come when you call him. He loves his food and always looks forward to his meal time every day, sitting for you before you feed him.

He likes to play, and grabs whichever toy he can, running around with it and having fun.

He does like attention, and will jump up for a hug, and a nice rub under his face.

Fiona, from K9 said: “I really enjoy spending time with Sprite, inside and outside the kennels. He has learnt to trust me, which does make it easier, of course. The feeling it gives is priceless, and I know he can make someone else feel the same way. He really shows you when he trusts you, and it is a lovely experience.

If you are interested in getting to know Sprite, I would recommend calling here a few times to walk him first, and let him get to know you.

I promise you, once he does, you will fall in love!”

659 242 572 for further details, or just pop in and meet the dogs.

Live Arico shops Come and bag a bargain at our shops. Donations are always very much appreciated.

San Eugenio - opposite Hotel La Nina, at Las Carabelas, near Amanda’s Bar. Open weekdays 10am-4pm,

Saturday 10am-2pm and now Sundays 11am-3pm.

Los Cristianos - Calle Revron, near Thistle and Dragon Bar and play-park. Open Monday-Friday (10am-4pm), Saturday 10am-2pm and Sunday 11am-3pm.

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Cats Welfare News

Who could resist?

WE have several kittens looking for loving homes, including this little chap! He and his two brothers, one ginger and one black, are about seven weeks old, so, by the time they are adopted, they will be ready for their first vaccination, which will be paid for

by Cats Welfare.

This adorable trio have been wormed and deflead. They are eating well on their own, and are fully litter-trained.

Among the other kitties available for adoption are a pretty little Siamese female and a beautiful Siamesecross male, both about eight weeks old.

We ask for a minimum donation of €20 per kitten, to cover costs.

If you would like to meet them, please send us a private Facebook message, or ring/ WhatsApp Sandra (English, Spanish and German) on 671 282 773 after 6pm, or Sharon (English) on 662 524 006. *All kittens go for a week’s trial, in your home * Another microchip success

pet!

Donations If you would like to donate to Cats Welfare, please go to our online fundraising page www.gofundme.com/catswelfare-trap-neuter-return-rehoming-etc Alternatively, cash donations can be taken to our shop, or payments made via PayPal (info@cats-welfare-tenerife. com) Thank you so much.

Clothes, books and jigsaws We are appealing to you all, please, for both ladies’ and men’s clothes, for our shop. We also need books of all genres, and in great condition, as well as jigsaws.

Please have a look around at home, and drop them into the shop.

Our shop

We always need cat food, litter, sheets, towels, bedding etc. for the cats and kittens in our care, and also good quality/condition items for sale in the shop on San Blas, Golf del Sur (behind Hiperdino). It is open seven days a week, 10am-6pm.

We stock good-quality clothes of all sizes, at sensible, low prices. Pop along and take a look. Our customers come from all over the island, and we see many holidaymakers return, time and again, eager to snap up a bargain.

If you don’t have transport, or have large, bulky items such as furniture and household effects to donate, please ring Mark on 636 590 557, and he will arrange collection from you.

Accion del Sol News

About a month ago, a lady contacted CW about a stray who was terrorising her cats.

She was advised to trap him, so that he could be neutered, hopefully to calm him down.

She contacted CW the other day, saying she had the cat, but wasn’t sure whether it was

the same one, as they looked alike! She took it to the vet, and discovered that it had already been neutered, and had a chip! This cat had been missing for four years! Well done, Kellie. This made our day. Good luck catching the real villian! The moral of the story? Please microchip your

Thank you, Paul and Sophi

PAUL and Sophi are two, lovely, German children, whose father visited the refuge, a while ago. He explained to them the work we do with the abandoned dogs, and the children decided that they would like to help us.

They have been very busy selling home-grown beetroots, and paintings that they have done themselves, to raise money for the dogs. We are so happy about what Paul and Sophi have achieved, and we would like to say a very big thank-you to them both.

Without the help of our valued volunteers and supporters, our work would be so much harder. We see, daily, so many sad cases of abused and neglected dogs at the refuge, but, for all the bad, it’s amazing to have such brilliant people helping the dogs lead healthy and happy new lives.

Dog walking

Our dogs love to go out for a walk, so, if you do have some spare time during our opening hours, then please come and visit us, and make a dog very happy. They love some exercise and TLC. Assistance required We are always looking for people to walk the dogs in the refuge during opening hours.

Please do call the refuge on 664 321 219 or 602 463 242, between 8am-5pm, if you can help in any way. 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.

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By Tara Scarlata IN the main port of Las Palmas, in Gran Canaria, there is an impressive building, which is very modern in design. The outside comes alive at night and is beautifully lit, which entices you to find out what is inside.

Opened in winter 2017, it’s an amazing aquarium, full of ocean life from all over our planet. It is easily accessible from Tenerife by ferry, and from the southern resorts of Gran Canaria, by a bus transfer, which can be bought as a twin ticket.

It’s also great if you arrive on a cruise ship, as it’s only a few minutes’ walk from the dock.

We weren’t quite sure what to expect inside, but, after visiting Siam Park and Loro Parque, and knowing this was the same group, we had pretty-high expectations.

It’s easy to enter. There is a ticket office, and then you are straight in via a small cave. You have to cross a glass walkway, and you can see the fish beneath your feet. This was great for kids (and some apprehensive adults), who felt as though they were walking on water.

You start in a big, open-plan jungle area, full of beautiful plants, tanks buzzing with life, and rocks, trees and bridges, to feel as though you really are in the jungle.

Here you can find the crocodiles, fish from the Amazon, electric eels and a fantastic tree full of chameleons (if you can spot them with their camouflage).

There are digital signs dotted all around, telling you interesting information about what you are looking at.

On the way to the next area,

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Poema del Mar a fantastic, aquatic wonderland of fun!

don’t miss the Axolotl, or Mexican walking fish, which are critically endangered.

Are they fish, or are they lizards? I’ll let you make up your own mind.

Next, you will head to the beach area, where there are some of the most amazing creatures here. The Pig-nose turtles are incredible, and I’ve never seen anything like them.

Finding Nemo... carry on along, and there is a great tank full of tropical fish where you can spot him and his friends, with small tunnels that can be crawled through, so you feel as though you are in the sea with them.

Ahead of you there is a huge tube, but we will come back to that later. In this area, you can also stop for a coffee or a bite to eat, with the

most amazing view of the underwater world.

Carrying on along, you discover the deep-sea zone, and you find yourself in a dome in the big tank. This is where you will see the bigger species; several types of sharks, huge rays and turtles, with big schools of fish, everywhere you look.

Further along, there are a few more portholes into the big tank, and you will discover some of the deepsea creatures. Then, from darkness, you walk around the corner and your jaw will drop - a massive, curvedglass wall into the biggest tank I have ever seen, which is 36 metres long, and nearly eight metres high.

It’s so impressive, and it makes you feel really small.

You could spend all day in here, watching the sharks swimming straight at you, seeing the groupers glide past, and watching the rays interacting with each other.

Heading out from here, you find the seahorses, starfish and the jellyfish in a beautifully-lit-up display, which is mesmerising. As you carry on round, you end up back where the huge tube was full of fish, moray eels and rays. The walkway spirals down around the tube, and there are huge bean bags at the bottom which you can sit on, and watch everything around you.

You head through the freshwater tunnel and find yourself back in the jungle area, and find the “danger area” with poisonous frogs, millipedes and scorpions every little boy’s dream! If you wish, you can go around the whole aquarium again.

There are so many exhibitions to see, that going around a couple of times is recommended. The Nemo snack bar and Nestor restaurant are both great, with everything from a quick sandwich, to a full à-la-carte menu.

This is one of the most modern aquariums in the world. As a scuba diver, I love the underwater world, and I have never been anywhere as impressive. It’s also nice to see that they are doing work in here with endangered species, to help reintroduce them into the wild.

Open every day from 9am6pm, this is a must for the family visiting Gran Canaria, or on a day trip from Tenerife (you can buy a twin ticket with Loro Parque). Allow yourself a good few hours for your visit, to enjoy the whole experience, fully.

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Wine and Dine

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Carlin - the restaurant worth driving to

by Paul Waller

“I’VE found a little gem here”, I thought to myself, as I left this restaurant with a big grin, a contented stomach, and some good memories to talk about.

So, you are asking, what restaurant is this? Well, the name is Carlin, a relativelynew establishment, which has only been open for six months. During that time, the right atmosphere and menu have been created, for all nationalities and families to enjoy.

Where can you find this restaurant? Well, I suppose you can say it falls into the category of being one of those special restaurants that we find “up the mountain”, for those of us living or visiting this wonderful island.

But, in reality, it’s only 5-10 minute drive from the TF1, just above San Isidro. It can be found 50 metres down from the Cepsa garage, by the roundabout which leads to either Charco del Pino or

Granadilla.

Is it worth the drive? Most definitely, and you will not be disappointed. Parking is available right outside, which, these days, is a pleasure, and there is plenty of it, too.

On walking into the restaurant there is a spacious, outdoor area with lovely surroundings, for those warm evenings, and also an authentic inside area with a modern feel to it.

On arrival, we were greeted by a smartly-uniformed staff member with a big smile, and in the corner of the room, by the large, open bar, was one of the evening’s singers, with an already eager audience singing along.

Once seated at our table, we were handed a very professional, bound menu, written in Spanish and English.

The variety of dishes intrigued me because of the different flavours available, from typical Canarian to Latin American dishes, from Peru and Venezuela.

As well as a selection of Thai dishes and speciality burgers, they also offer BBQ grill options, different types of paella, and a set, daytime menu for €7.90.

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Fresh food served 7 days a week, all with goodquality produce. We also cater for any special requirements.

Daily Specials. Friday: Cod and chips night.

Sunday Lunch: 12noon - 8pm. Bookings advisable.

MOndayS’ Feature nights: 5 course special on the roof terrace.

Call for more information and reservations.

24hr-notice for paella, lamb shank, fillet steak or ask us for anything you fancy.

Or just pop in for a drink, with live entertainment every night, 9pm - midnight, and your favourite quiz on Sunday evenings. Great entertainment, even greater value!

Thai Botanico Experience contemporary Oriental dining at its finest. Ingredients are delicately and skilfully prepared and presented in gourmet dishes that embody the colours and tastes of Thailand. The colourful menu is more than complemented by the cool surroundings.

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The two chefs in the kitchen are from Venezuela, but I will come back to them, later. A bottle of wine was ordered and poured, and our attention turned to the starters. We ordered Venezuelan Tequenos, cheese wrapped in a special wheat flour and deep fried.

This was presented very well, and tasted as good as it looked. The restaurant was now bustling, and the tables started to fill up.

On the next table, a gentleman was eating the sirloin steak special, so we both decided to order the same. It was accompanied by crispy chips and a fresh assortment of sauteed vegetables, which were very tasty.

I know it was only a sirloin steak, but, if a restaurant cannot get a steak right, then it says a lot. Medium-rare was our preference, and mediumrare it was. The meat was lean and tender, and melted in the mouth. It was presented beautifully on a black slate, with fresh asparagus as a subtle garnish, and chips in miniature basket.

We were then offered a

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selection of home-made desserts, and, because of the chef’s background, the staff recommended the “Tres Leche” cake. This was a light sponge, soaked in three types of milk; heavy cream, evaporated and condensed. It was a Venezuelan speciality, which, as you can guess, was very rich and sweet, but perfect for sharing.

By this time, the second singer had taken over the corner, and his performance had a few guests dancing. It wasn’t long before most of the bar were singing and dancing to a mixture of Latin and English songs, which created a warm and enthralling atmosphere. We joined in with the fun without realising it, and felt so welcome. All this entices customers to return, over and over again.

You must also try the tequila with orange and cinnamon. When the

night was drawing to an end, we paid the bill. For under €40 for the night’s food and drink, for both of us, it was a lovely surprise, and what value for money it was, too.

So it was time for us to leave, with a wave to the staff, and the other guests around the bar. We left with music in our ears and smiles on our faces, and that’s when I thought: “I’ve found a little gem here!”

Carlin restaurant is open 12-4pm and 7-11pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays.

Look in the Canarian Weekly, and listen to Terry Ellens’ show on Oasis Fm, every Monday afternoon 3-6pm, for special offers and deals.

For reservations, ring 922 772 479 or 633 832 145, email info@ restaurantecarlin.com or check out their Facebook page Bar Restaurante Carlin.

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By Emma

from Motorworld

WE are often asked how much it costs to matriculate a car, when, in reality, what the individual really wants/needs, is to transfer ownership of a Spanish-registered car.

Matriculation is a word often mentioned in conversations, or on social media, by people who don’t really know what they are talking about. But we will clarify the differences, and what action must be taken.

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Matriculation and transfer of car ownership in Spain Matriculation (matriculación) This is what must happen when a vehicle is purchased from another country, normally within the European Union, or a person who has brought a foreign-registered car to Spain, and then wants to sell it. It can be a relatively simple and straightforward process, provided the rules are followed, exactly.

The first thing to do is visit your local ITV station with the car.

Normally, cars bought in any EU country will not have any problems with passing an ITV. However, should the car come from outside the EU, then things change and can become more complicated.

To matriculate a car from the EU involves a lot of paperwork

(welcome to Spain!), and it will be necessary for you to present the following documents at the ITV station: *The log book/car registration document/technical specification documents, originals and copies *The vehicle’s invoice for the vehicle, again original, and translated into Spanish. It is not specified in Tráfico, but it is recommended to have the document officially translated *The Modelo 620, which you are able to do on the internet *The proof of payment of the taxes, regarding the above document *The Solicitud de matriculación from Tráfico, or ask a gestoria to do this for you, at a cost, of course!

*The original papers for the car acquired outside Spain *A certificate of the technical characteristics of the vehicle inspection, with the blue and pink copies, which is carried out by an engineer.

These are the basic rules in a very simple form.

Transfer of ownership (traspaso) This happens when the car is already on Spanish plates, and has been sold or purchased by an individual or company. The process is similar, although not as lengthy as the matriculation, which can sometimes take many months to complete. *Complete the modelo 620 and pay the appropriate taxes. This needs to be

presented in the tax office, along with copy documents for the buyer and seller, and car papers *With an appointment at Tráfico, present all original documents for the purchaser, copies for the seller along with the papers from Hacienda and car paperwork. All being well, the ownership namechange can be completed.

The most common reasons for a failed transfer of ownership are: an embargo, outstanding road taxes, or a reserva (outstanding finance), incorrect or missing paperwork.

Our recommendations are to use a registered Tráfico collaborator, to do the job for you.

night-time urination. Drinking too many fluids at night, regardless of what type, can also lead to nocturia.

Cutting out all fluids, two to four hours before bed, is recommended, as well as steering clear of caffeine and alcohol in the evening, to prevent late-night bathroom trips, if you’ve been bothered my night-time peeing.

Certain medications Some common medications, used to treat oedema (swelling) and high blood pressure, are also diuretics. If you’re on these, take them six hours, or more, before bed.

Untreated diabetes When you have diabetes, the excess glucose, or blood sugar, rushes to your kidneys,

leading water to enter as well. So you might find your bladder filling up more quickly than usual.

If your constant peeing happens throughout the day, as well as at night, and large amounts of fluid come out each time, you might want to get a urinalysis test, which will reveal how much sugar is in your urine.

An enlarged prostate As men grow older, something called benign prostatic hyperplasia, an enlargement of the walnut-shaped prostate gland, responsible for urinary continence, can occur. This can be because of changing levels of hormones, including less testosterone production, or an accumulation of dihydrotestosterone.

An enlarging prostate gland can cause pressure on your bladder, making you think it needs emptying more often than it does. An enlarged prostate can also cause other urinary symptoms, like issues with starting or stopping your flow, a weak stream, or the feeling you didn’t complete empty your bladder after peeing.

An enlarged prostate can be treated with drugs that relax the bladder muscles.

Similarly, irritants like spicy food, alcohol, and urinarytract infections can trick your bladder into thinking it’s full.

Bladder problems will also likely show up as frequent urination throughout the day, not just at night, because of sexually-transmitted infections, or injuries. Other signs of a bladder infection including burning or tingling, fever, and bloody or cloudy urine.

To pee, or not to pee...

By Val Sainsbury HAVING a good night’s sleep interrupted by a nagging urge to use the bathroom is very annoying, and, from time to time, most of us experience this. But frequent urination may be a sign of health problems.

According to a new study, people who woke up at least once per night to use the loo were 40% more likely to have high blood pressure. And those who woke up multiple times, each night, were at an even greater risk.

If you’re already at risk of hypertension, due to smoking, alcohol abuse, or genetics, then you may want to see your doctor, if you wake up several times a night to urinate.

In fact, most people get up to pee at night, occasionally, but it becomes a problem when you experience daytime fatigue, as a result of interrupted sleep.

Nocturia, or frequent nighttime urination, is generally defined as getting up at least once a night to pee. While getting up even once a night can be considered nocturia, it’s generally considered more bothersome to your quality of life when your nighttime bathroom breaks reach two or more times.

Nocturia can result from one

of three possible reasons: your bladder is having a hard time holding urine, you’re producing more urine than usual during the day, or you’re producing more urine during the night.

Sometimes, the latter is just a function of growing older, but, if it’s happening consistently more than once a night, or interfering with your ability to function the next day, the problem goes beyond normal ageing.

While getting up to pee is annoying, it could also point toward a host of other underlying health problems.

There are several causes of nocturia: Unrelated sleep problems The more you wake up, the

more opportunities you’ll have to notice you have to pee, and to empty your bladder.

So, it may not actually be the urge to urinate that’s waking you up. You might just be waking up, anyway.

Sleep apnoea, a condition in which your breathing pauses while you sleep, can wake you up throughout the night.

One recent study found that treating sleep apnoea also treated nocturia. If you’re dealing with any other sleep issues, addressing them might help stop the peeing.

Bad drinking habits Caffeine and alcohol are both diuretics, which increase your urine production, so drinking either of these, late in the day, could lead to excessive,

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TWO defeats in a row have plunged Tenerife back into the league’s relegation battle in 18th place, just three points ahead of Lugo, as they face an uphill struggle to survive the rest of the season, and maintain their Segunda División place.

On paper, a visit to Extremadura was always going to be tricky, because both teams are at the wrong end of the table.

But it was also a “must win” match that saw both have chances they didn’t take, and only the home team’s finishing separated them.

The opening minutes saw both teams frantic, Tenerife trying to avoid conceding an early goal, as they have in their two previous encounters, and Extremadura trying to start fast with home advantage.

Roberto Olabe, on the right, and Perea, on the left, sought to open the scoring, but the CDT defence, and Dani in goal, were up for the challenge and avoided any danger. Milla even had a chance from an early corner, but to no avail.

The game entered a phase of alternate attacks, but the breakthrough came for the home team in the 24th minute, when Jorge Sáenz and Undabarrena tried to

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stop Kike Márquez breaking through on goal, giving Extremadura a free-kick, and Sáenz a yellow card in the process.

It was Márquez who stepped up to take the set-piece and scored a wonder goal from 30 yards out, beating the wall and Dani at his near post, with a glorious strike.

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too much action, although Extremadura had a chance to double their lead when Olabe was one on one with Dani. But on this occasion, the goalkeeper came out on top, and the teams went into half-time trailing by the one goal.

The second half saw Extremadura frustrate Tenerife, as they were

happy to sit in possession and protect their lead. It meant that Tenerife had to take a few risks, to try to force something to happen.

In the 58th minute, this ploy nearly came to fruition, as Nano chased the ball into the corner of the area, and released a shot that smashed against a post and rebounded across the open

goal, but then to safety!

Just after this, it went from bad to worse for Tenerife, as Jorge Sáenz was involved in a second challenge with Kike Márquez, resulting in a second yellow card, which meant he was taking an early bath.

With Tenerife a man fewer, Extremadura were keen to dominate, but the visitors refused to give up, and the last 30 minutes were endto-end, with chances for Montañes, who shot wide, and Olabe in the closing seconds, who put the ball over the bar.

At the final whistle, the difference in teams was evident to see: jubilation for Extremadura, who had registered their fourth victory in a row, and despair for Tenerife, who had again battled bravely but had fallen short.

Their run-in for the last six games is difficult, starting tomorrow in one of the biggest games of the season, away in Gran Canaria against the old enemy, Las Palmas.

In any derby, the form book goes out of the window, and it could be just what Tenerife need to kick-start a good run of results to secure safety at the end of the season… well, hopefully anyway!

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Free strike for Villa is a bonus by Leeds boss

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LEEDS manager Marcelo Bielsa, having been condemned by many for “spying” on opposition teams earlier this season, has been praised for his “sportsmanship”.

It followed his remarkable gesture in a vital Championship match last weekend, which enabled opponents Aston Villa to score an equalising goal.

In January, the 63-yearold Argentine had found himself in hot water after sending scouts, secretly, to watch opponents train ahead of games, in Leeds’ bid to win promotion to the Premier League, in an incident dubbed “Spygate” by the British media.

Fast-forward to last Sunday, and, in something of a Damascene conversion, Bielsa ordered his Leeds players to let opponents Aston Villa score an equaliser.

The bizarre scenes followed a passage of play, which led the

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Argentine to believe his side had taken the lead unfairly, during the Championship match.

After Aston Villa player Jonathan Kodjia injured himself in a tackle, most of the stadium expected the hosts to knock the ball out of play, enabling the striker to receive treatment.

But Leeds had other ideas, and Mateusz Klich played on against static defenders to give his side a controversial lead.

But a mass brawl erupted as soon as Klich hit the back of the net with a free shot, with Villa players furious that their pleas had been ignored by the opponents.

Aston Villa’s managerial team, which includes former Chelsea and England skipper John Terry, led the furious protests from the side of the pitch, confronting Bielsa.

Villa’s Anwar el Ghazi was also sent off, amid the melee, for an apparent swipe at

Leeds striker Patrick Bamford, yet television footage revealed that no contact was made.

Bielsa then told his players to let Aston Villa

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walk the ball into the back of the net from the restart, to complete a 1-1 draw.

“English football is known for sports-

manship, so I don’t have to comment on this kind of thing, which is common in England,” Bielsa told Sky Sports after the game.

Porto keeper’s on mend after shock heart attack REAL Madrid’s legendary goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who now plays for Porto, suffered a heart attack on Wednesday morning, while training.

The 37-year old Spaniard was taken to Hospital CUF Porto for treatment, and was said to be in a stable condition.

“Iker suffered an acute, myocardial infarction during a session at the PortoGaia Training Centre, in Olival,” said a Porto spokesperson.

The Madrid born international, who made his Real Madrid debut as a teenager 20 years ago, went on to play 700 games for Los Blancos, winning five La Liga titles.

“Casillas is well and stable, and his heart problem is solved,” added the spokesperson.

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