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CHANGES are set to come in for the mandatory vehicle inspection, required biannually, for cars of four years old or more, and annually for those over 10 years of age. Continued on Page 3

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Latvian carried Modern cars: ITV changes drugs inside four to be announced this May sealed tin cans Continued from Front

A 36-YEAR-OLD Latvian man was arrested by National Police at Tenerife South Airport, after discovering he was carrying heroin and ecstasy pills. Officers confiscated 1.8kg of heroin (around 15,000 doses) and 0.6kg of MDMA, recognised mainly as ecstasy. The man arrived in Tenerife on a flight from his country, after flying via another Schengen area, and he was stopped and searched by officers after setting foot outside the airport building. The drugs were found hidden inside four sealed cans, disguised as food, and the

Latvian was escorted back to the building, to be identified. His luggage was also searched, and officers found four cans of food, hidden among his belongings. They became suspicious and opened the cans to see what was inside. They came across packages inside the cans, and, once tested, they proved to be heroin and MDMA. The successful arrest came via information obtained by the airport’s National Police, as well as from other important, detecting devices around the building. The arrested man, together with the drugs, and a police report, are waiting to be presented to the judicial authorities.

Cabildo President’s €3m to fire-fighters

TENERIFE Cabildo President Pedro Martín has pledged that new fire-fighting equipment will be made available for the island’s brave bomberos. He says the cost of their equipment and vehicles this year will be around €3m. The Cabildo chief made this declaration as he delivered three personnel and cargo vehicles, as well as rescue material to aid work in Las Cañadas del Teide.

From 20th May this year, any cars older than two years, since these need to go through their ITV inspection if they have ever been used as a hire car, will need their complete technical data passed on by the manufacturer. The test will pay more attention to the electronics in the vehicle. And ITV inspection centres, which are state-run, must have the necessary new equipment to do so. These will allow them to enter the computer systems in new cars, and check information relating to emissions, ABS braking, assisted steering and airbags. The changes have been instigated by the European Union, which aims to streamline testing methods and requirements across the 27 member states. More amendments are on the cards, which include being able to switch to a different test centre within the month after a fail; to carry out the test up to a month before the expiry day; to upgraded training for mechanics carrying out the inspections. ITV tests do not have a set date, but, instead, are

required to be carried out within a given month. Stickers must be displayed on the windscreen, which show the year the ITV expires, and the months along the top of the sticker will have one punched out. For example, we are now in February, and the owner will be required to have passed the test before the end of this month, but can do so on any date of that month. Sometimes, when a vehicle passes its ITV, the examiner will refer on the report sheet to “minor faults”, which are not serious enough to warrant a fail. But they will need to be corrected before the next ITV approaches. Drivers are normally inside their cars when they are tested, and are given instructions, such as to stand on the brake, put the gearstick in reverse, and switch on lights or indicators. And all mechanical functions are checked. Although verifying liquid levels is not part of the test, per se, an examiner may well flag a car-owner, if he or she is low on oil or brake fluid. An ITV should not replace maintenance checks or a service, but for older cars, required to go through an annual ITV, the owner will

usually come away from the testing centre with a good idea of what he/she needs to do. Fan belts and cam belts should, typically, be checked, and, if necessary, changed every 60,000km. And it is worth checking the oil levels every month, although 21st-century registered cars, on average, need their oil verified every 15,000km. It is usually advisable to change the oil completely, and probably the filter, every 15,000km, or, in older cars, every year, even if the distance travelled has been less. Air filters, brakes, brake shoes and brake fluid should be checked at around the same frequency, and the latter, three months, especially during the winter. Windscreen wipers should be examined after every summer, since the extreme heat in Spain at this time can cause the rubber to dry out and crack. Tyres are the most common cause of ITV failures, and it is worth checking these at least annually. And do remember that the same brand of tyre must be used for each pair, front and back, and the treads should be approximately enough to insert a euro coin in them.

Restaurant man takes beating for his takings A MAN aged 58 was struck in the face with a metal pole in Adeje last Friday night, and robbed of €10,000.

The incident happened at around 11pm, near the El Galleon, on Avenida de los Pueblos, around the Terrazas area. The restaurant manager was obviously attacked for the money he carried. He was responsible for taking it home, discreetly, so that he could bank it the following week, According to sources, the victim had all the takings from the business, which had accumulated over the previous few days. He suffered a violent attack, leaving him in a critical condition after he was hit around the head, continually, with a blunt object. To date, the victim is still

recovering in Hospiten Sur’s intensive-care unit, after receiving dangerous injuries, resulting in an open head wound above an eye, for which he received more than 10 stitches. He also had other significant blows to his head, causing a considerable loss of blood. The man has managed the restaurant for many years, and his assailant is thought to have been watching his movements for some time, collecting information. A person in the area raised

the alarm by calling the emergency services, just minutes after the attack occurred. Guardia Civil officers, along with those from the Las Americas National Police, have been investigating thoroughly, and are looking for the attacker, who has in his possession around €10,000. Officers, who are asking for witnesses to come forward, are also recovering the video surveillance of the area, where the violence took place.

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PEOPLE’S Party Councillor Manuel Fernández has described the sale of Tenerife’s three casinos as “a legal and moral obligation”. He also maintained that his party would continue to back the privatisation of the three venues, despite the failure of the most recent tender. It means that the privatisation of Tenerife’s three publiclyowned casinos looks increasingly unlikely to go ahead, as the island’s politicians point fingers about who is to blame. Regional Finance Minister Berta Pérez last September declared void the tender for Casino Playa de las Americas, Casino Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and Casino Puerto de la Cruz. She said the complexity of the specifications, drafted by the previous Cabildo, was responsible for the failure of the process. Pérez added that it was “very difficult” for a bidder to fulfil the criteria, set out by the Cabildo’s finance department. The Cabildo is, reportedly, in the process of analysing whether to continue with the casinos’ privatisation.

Angry trainer deals body blow to her teacher’s car

OFFICERS from the National Police detained a 25-year -old woman from San Bartolome de Tirajana, charging her with damaging a teacher’s car. The woman, who already had a police record, had been suspended from her job for not complying with the rules of her training course. She was so angry that she took out her frustration on the teacher’s vehicle, causing damage which cost €1,060 to repair. The crime was reported after the course teacher returned to the vehicle, which was parked up at Gran Canaria’s Town Hall’s car park, in San Bartomole de Tirajana. The teacher noticed numerous scratch marks on its doors, along with several bodywork dents, as well as damage to the wing mirror. The police interviewed several people, and most reported a woman, who had been recently suspended from the course, as well as her job, for not following specific rules. They also told the police that they had witnessed a woman in the vicinity who fitted the description, saying she might have caused the damage. Once officers took statements from the witnesses, and the woman was arrested and charged with criminal damage. She was taken to the Mas Palomas police station for questioning.

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Cabildo’s casinos likely to be left in public ownership

Councillor Fernández, Secretary General of the local branch of the People’s Party (PP), characterised the sale of the casinos as both “a legal and moral obligation” for Tenerife Cabildo, given

its standing commitment to public-sector divestment. Former Cabildo President Carlos Alonso Rodríguez was chief architect of the sale, which marked the culmination of its Plan

for the Restructuring and Streamlining of the Public Enterprise Sector, first approved in March 2012. However, a contentious change in the Cabildo last July saw the Spanish Socialist

14th February - 20th February 2020 Workers’ Party (PSOE), under Pedro Martín Manuel Domínguez, take power and put the sale plans under renewed scrutiny. Following the decision to declare the tender void, the regionalist Canarian Coalition (CC) accused the PSOE-led Cabildo of using a “clause in the tender terms”, which requires multiple bidders to move ahead with the privatisation, as a pretext to abandon the process. Manuel Fernández said: “What’s changed since the election is that Podemos is now propping up the island’s government and is strongly opposed to the sale.” A previous proposal to privatise Tenerife’s casinos was unveiled in May 2013, while Alonso was serving as Tourism Minister. While the Cabildo moved forward with these plans in 2014, holding a licence tender for Casino Playa de Las Americas, the property failed to attract any bidders. And, similarly, the sale met with strong resistance from opposition politicians and union officials. Manuel Fernández said he hoped the Cabildo would have the “political valour” to resume the privatisation process, a decision, he confirmed, which would be supported by the PP.

Fred. Olsen’s ships are on Hospitals crowded with the way, at Express speed! hundreds of flu victims

FRED. Olsen Express has announced that the first of its two highspeed trimarans was afloat last week for the first time, at the Austal shipyard in Henderson, Australia. The launch of this new, fast ferry, which will sail under the name of Bajamar Express, took place last Tuesday, and is now into its final phase before being delivered. That is expected in the second quarter of the year, which means it will be surely sailing in the Canary Islands this summer. The company’s highspeed ships are being

built, following the latest innovations, and they are expected to offer “a high standard of comfort”, thanks to the ship’s new design, and the incorporation of leading navigation control technology, especially in its new Gold Class. The Bajamar Express is likely to be incorporated into the route the company operates between Tenerife and Gran Canaria. And Fred. Olsen Express is now having another trimaran built, called the Bañaderos Express, whose delivery is expected later this year. Both this and the Bajarmar will be able to transport more than 1,100 passengers, along with 276 cars. It is also hoped that speeds of up to 38 knots will be achieved.

AN increase of respiratory problems across the Canary Islands is causing concern, and hospitals’ emergency departments are virually overflowing. That has occurred over the last few weeks, particularly, because of the regular bouts of flu and the calimas. Professionals working at Candelaria Hospital’s emergency department are seeing more than 250 patients a day, yet on an average day no more than 220 walk through the doors. According to a spokesperson from the hospital, it is normal for this time of year to have an increase of patients passing through the emergency doors… not only in the Canary Islands, but also throughout Spain. The volume of patients means the hospital has had to in-

crease the number of beds in the emergency department by 12. It now has 104 beds for admissions and 32 for hospital transits. However, there hasn’t just been an increase of beds, because there are also more nursing staff to meet the patients’ demands. More staff are also working at the department of microbiology, to speed up the diagnosing process. Last week, the archipelago endured yet another calima, with three days of intense heat, which is when a rise in flu incidents were reported. Some 240 individuals per 100,000 inhabitants were diagnosed, and already this year there have been 13 deaths across the archipelago from influenza: eight were male and five female. From the tragic death total, nine were over 65, and the other four were aged between 15 and 64 years.

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The Oscars bag La Palma

EVEN if they failed to capture a statue at the Dolby Theatre’s Academy Awards, in Los Angeles, all 24 nominees for the top individual categories will still have received a special prize of their own.

This year’s “Everyone Wins” nominee gift bag, from marketing company Distinctive Assets, is valued at $225,000, according to Forbes, and includes exclusive trips, hotel stays and cosmetic treatments. And, would you believe it, La Palma’s lighthouse, which still operates, has been offered as a gift. The true cost would

be around $1,700 a night. The goodie-bag recipient, and seven additional guests, will be able to stay at the Faro Cumplida lighthouse, on the northern tip of the Canary Island. The active lighthouse is 34 metres high (112ft) and even has an infinity pool. A typical stay at this unusual, de-luxe spot costs around €1, 550 a night.

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Driver’s sugar levels not so sweet for a motorway

THE Canarian emergency services rescued a driver on the TF-5 on Monday morning, after he became unconscious, causing the traffic to come to a standstill. The incident happened in the Victoria area, heading towards Santa Cruz, during

last Monday’s rush-hour. The ambulance team arrived and assessed the man, and it became apparent that he had lost consciousness because his sugar levels had dropped. However, the medical team stabilised him, and the Guardia Civil were there to re-establish the traffic flow. The Traffic department’s Guardia Civil branch is now asking drivers to be more vigilant when on the roads.

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Smart Guardia trap thieving youngsters THREE delinquents, aged 17, 20 and 21, have been arrested by the Guardia Civil and charged with committing at least 16 house robberies in the La Laguna area. The arrests were made possible through an operation named Celeste 1TF, carried out by La Orotava and La Victoria authorities. The investigations began at the beginning of November 2019, after several house burglaries had been reported. The authorities were most concerned because the robberies occurred in the areas of La Victoria, El Rosario, Tacoronte, Santa Ursula and La Matanza. Thanks to the Celeste operation, as well as the public’s collaboration, the officers collected sufficient evidence to identify the individuals and arrest them. Their investigations enabled officers to see how the trio worked on planning their robberies. They were observed watching several properties, and studying the movements of the people living in the properties. And when a house was empty, they took their chances and gained entry. They would enter into the property by breaking the locks on the main front door. Once

inside, they ransacked the home in search of valuable items. The group would normally carry out their illegal actions in the morning. But they also broke into a few properties in the evening, because they knew they would be empty. Once the individuals were in police custody, the Guardia Civil searched their properties, and officers came across several pieces of jewellery, mobile phones and video consoles, along with various accessories. They also found computers, weapons, and a “pretend” gun, as well as an air rifle. In one property, officers also found 11 pieces of hashish, weighing 275gms. And in another home, there were 1,169gms of hashish, along with six grams of cocaine. Consequently, two of the three arrested have also been charged with drug-dealing.

AN Italian woman, aged 65, was injured and needed rescuing, after a fall while walking on Montana Amarillo (Yellow Mountain) in Costa de Silencio on Tuesday afternoon. The Canarian emergency services were alerted, and a fire-fighting team, along with an ambulance, were dispatched to the area. Upon arrival, the fire-fighters soon located the woman, and rescued her from the precarious location in which

she had fallen. It is thought that she had lost her footing because the ground was uneven. The fire-fighters transferred her to the nearby ambulance, so the medical team could assess her injuries. They confirmed that the pensioner had suffered a leg injury, and took her to Hospiten Sur for further treatment. The Local Police were also at the scene to assist in the emergency.

Italian woman injures a leg in mountain fall

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Spanish passport rated fifth-most valuable in world

A SPANISH passport is the fifth-most “useful” in the world, according to official figures about where citizens can travel to, and how. The Henley Passport Index, drawn up by London-based consultation firm Henley & Partners, uses data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and found that the most valuable passport anyone can hold is a Japanese one, since this allows nationals to travel to 191 countries without needing a visa. A Singaporean passport is the next-best thing, as its holders can travel to 190 countries without a visa, and the German or South Korean passports are joint third, permitting visafree entry to 189 countries. Finland and Italy are joint fourth, allowing visa-free travel to 188 countries, while Spain comes fifth, along with Luxembourg and Denmark, all of whose passports let their holders get into 187 countries without a visa. But a Spanish passport beats a French or Swedish one, which allows for visa-free travel to 186 countries. Joint-seventh, permitting the holder to get into 185 countries without a visa, are passports held by citizens of Austria, Ireland, The Netherlands, Portugal, and Switzerland. Although the figures have only just been released, they are based upon the value of international passports as at 7th January, when the UK had not yet left the European Union, although this was on the cards at the time. But on that date, and still the

28th member State, a passport from Britain was joint-eighth along with Belgium, Greece, Norway and the US, and its holders could get into 184 countries without a visa. With 183 visitable countries, Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Malta and New Zealand came next, and the top 10 was completed by Hungary, Lithuania and Slovakia, whose passports permit travel to 181 countries without a visa. The lowest-ranked EU passport was from Croatia, giving entry to 169 countries, just below Bulgaria (171) and Romania (172) and just above San Marino (168) and Andorra (167). For continental Europe, not counting the former Soviet States, and Kosovo, the lowest-ranking were Turkey (111 countries), Albania (114), Bosnia-Herzegovina (117), North Macedonia (123), Montenegro (125), Serbia (133, along with El Salvador and Hondurás), and Vatican City (146, together with Costa Rica and Trinidad & Tobago). A Kosovo passport allows the holder into 40 countries, the same as Lebanon, which is fewer than practically the whole of Africa, except Sudan and Somalia. As for the former Soviet nations, a passport from Turkmenistan gets the holder into 52 coun-

tries; from Uzbekistan, 57 countries; Tajikistan, 58; Armenia, 62; Kyrgyzstan, 63; Azerbaijan, 67; Kazakhstan, 76; Georgia, 116; Moldova, 120; Ukraine, 128 – along with Nicaragua; and Russia itself, joining Micronesia with 118 countries. The poorest-ranking passports in the world, below Kosovo and with fewer than 40 countries available to travel to without a visa, are North Korea and Sudan (39), Nepal and Palestine (38), Libya (37), Yemen (33), Pakistan and Somalia (32), Syria (29), Iraq (28). And the least-valuable passport of all is those of Afghanistan, whose citizens can enter just 26 countries without needing a visa. The passport soaring highest in the ranking over the last decade is that of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which has gone up 47 places to No.18, which is level with Bulgaria, on 171 countries. A Spanish passport is, therefore, the fourth-most valuable in Europe, together with Luxembourg and Denmark, while a British passport is the 14th-most valuable, jointly with Belgium, Greece and Norway. Spain was also the fifth-most useful passport in the world last year, although it then allowed entry without a visa into 186 countries, rather than 187.

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Tenerife is no longer the ‘Isle of Fernando’ THE Isle of Fernando, better known as Tenerife, has been host to television’s Take Me Out for 11 series, over a 10-year period. But it has now been axed by ITV. The dating show, hosted by Paddy McGuinness, was launched in January 2010, and, after 11 series, the final episode appeared in December 2019. Comedian McGuinness, 46,

has not commented on the show’s demise, but he has been kept busy as a copresenter of Top Gear, the BBC’s car show. Take Me Out, based on an Australian show, sees 30 women compete for a date with one man, who emerges from the “Love Lift”, tasked with winning over the ladies in a few short rounds. If they like him, they keep their light on, and, in the final round, the contestant turns off the lights of those who have left theirs on, barring one. He then takes that woman

on a date to the “island of Fernando”, and the McGuinness “No likey, no lighty” catchphrase was coined. The pilot episode had the date taking place in a bar, but, since then, couples have been sent on holiday to the “Isle of Fernando”, a fictional location in Puerto de la Cruz. A spin-off show, “The Gossip” began on ITV2 in 2012, revealing what goes on between all the couple while away on their dates. Over 110 episodes - including a celebrity special - Take Me Out has been responsible for at least seven weddings and five babies, thanks to its successful love matches. McGuinness said in 2018: “I am really proud. I met a little girl the other day whose parents were contestants, and I sat there thinking, ‘This person would not be here if mum and dad hadn’t met on the show.” It was also revealed that winners of the show were separated immediately after the match-up in the ITV

studio, and didn’t see each other again until they went on their date. Tragically, contestant Charlie Watkins took his own life in 2017, shortly after filming the show. An inquest

was told that he had lost his dream job, after taking time off to film the show. This year, ITV launched the winter series of its hit flagship dating programme Love Island.

San Miguel’s quality shines

SAN Miguel’s Occupational Centre, AMISUR, is attending to 24 people from its own municipality, as well as those from Granadilla and Arona. Its objectives include improving the quality of life of people with functional diversity, and that of their families. The group provides cognitive and educational games, thanks to the contribution of parishioners from San Blas Roman Catholic church, on Golf del Sur, and from San Miguel’s socialist councillors.

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Tough Las Vegas charity walk, to aid mental health

THE Feel Good Association charity joined forces with children’s charity Helping Hands recently to stage a fun walk in Tenerife’s own Las Vegas, guided expertly by Andy Walker, of toprated Tenerife Guided Walks.

The charities were delighted with the 50-plus turn-out, including a big group of young children, who came along to support the cause. Despite the sweltering calima, they completed the 7km hike, through stunning mountain landscape… some of them even running back down the mountain! This cultural hike takes you by cave houses, “tajeas” (water channels), and a watermill, as well as lightning-struck pine trees. The group were also fortunate to see some almond blossom. The walk also featured a team quiz to test everyone’s local knowledge of the area, and the participants were greeted with “no bull” vegan burgers, cold drinks and LasVegas-themed music in the recreational area. A big thanks to Kris Richard for sorting out the Elvis tracks! There was even a handmade photo booth with an Elvis costume, to ensure some fun memories of the day. And another thank-you to Gabriella Young and Leslie ‘Elvis’ Moore for making this possible. The event was followed up with a brilliant afternoon at The Garage, with a raffle

and live music from the fabulous Alabama Band from Oklahoma, who were absolutely fantastic! A joint statement from The Feel Good Association and Helping Hands said: “We would like to thank everyone who took part, donated, sponsored and gave up their free time to help out. Thank you so much to all our friends who came along to show their support. “Big thanks to Tracey and Val, for entertaining the children, and their organisation of such a super day at The Garage… what a fabulous venue! “Thanks to our helpers, Ann, Margaret, Linda, who raised €440 by selling raffle tickets, and the wonderful youngsters who sold T-shirts, bags and books... Luca, Gabby, Charlin, Sarah, Joe & Francis. “A special thank-you certificate was presented to young Kimberley Wall for raising more than €210, all by herself on the sponsored walk. “Also, thanks to the amazing, always full of beans and smiles, unwaveringly-generous Elizabeth Montague, truly a force to be reckoned with, whose Helping Hands char-

ity made a kind donation of €2,500.” Altogether, the grand total from the Charity Hike, the Helping Hands donation and proceeds from the post-event, added up to a staggering €3,972.16 for the Feel Good Association’s first fund-raiser. This is a Tenerife mentalhealth charity, which supports people suffering from mental-health problems. as well as striving to reduce the stigma surrounding them. They have a “building dreams” project, which aims to improve the lives of people with mental-health issues by providing them with a paid internship, where they learn useful new skills, and also feel part of something. To understand more about the association, you can watch their crowd-funding video The Feel Good Revolution on https://youtu. be/7ghd9krfbXE Watch this space for more events coming up soon from these local Tenerife charities. Follow them here, so you don’t miss a trick: https://www.facebook.com/ pg/FeelGoodAssociation/ and https://www.facebook. com/tenerifehelpinghands/

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Contaminated oregano being recalled by Lidl BUDGET supermarket chain Lidl is recalling thousands of jars of oregano, contaminated potentially with toxins that could cause liver disease.

Staff in Spain and the UK have cleared the shelves of the affected batch, with the supermarket chain urging customers to return the dried herbs for a refund. The jars involved are: 7.5gm Kania brand, with a bestbefore date of 07/2022, and marked with batch numbers LA91832, and LC91834. And the supplier is Weiand GmbH. A Lidl statement read: “Internal controls have

detected a high value of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. “The alkaloids are plant components from unwanted plants, growing alongside the crops, and they have not been separated properly during harvesting. “They can cause liver damage if ingested over a long period. And, therefore, we ask customers to return the product and not to consume it.” The batches have already been withdrawn, and Lidl asks customers to keep them sealed at home, and return them. They will be refunded, and it will not be necessary to show a receipt. The chain said other Kania products were not affected by the recall, and apologised to affected customers.

No fires, but bomberos rescued two pensioners

FIRE-FIGHTERS from Santa Cruz had to attend two weekend call-outs, of a similar nature, in the Tenerife capital. On both occasions, they were asked to rescue elderly people, after both were discovered by family members on the floor of their home, having fallen. The first call, received by the Canarian emergency service on Friday evening, was made by a family member, who wanted help in opening the front door to get into his

aunt’s home. Fortunately, she was unharmed. The second call was made on Sunday afternoon, via the Local Police, who asked for help after it was reported that an elderly man had fallen on the kitchen floor. The only way the authorities could gain entry was via the balcony, but to reach it they had to climb on the roof. And that’s where the fire officers were needed. Fortunately, the elderly man was rescued and taken to an ambulance, waiting close by to take him to a nearby medical centre for observation.

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Tragic boat migrants fail to make El Hierro

TWO migrants from a patera, in which 20 people were travelling, died on their way to El Hierro. A man died on board the boat, while a woman, who had been critically ill, passed away in hospital. The evacuation began early last Sunday, via by a helicopter of the Rescue Air Service (SAR), but seven other immigrants were also in poor health. They were evacuated by air, suffering hypothermia and dehydration, and though two were diagnosed as being “moderate” and five “mild”, they were all admitted to

El Hierro’s Hospital Nuestra Señora de los Reyes. Of the original 20 boat occupants, there were five women and 14 men, as well as the man who had passed away, say the Guardia Civil. The 11 travellers who were not evacuated remained on board the Unisea ship, which rescued them about 500km south of El Hierro. The ship was continuing its route to Gran Canaria’s La Palma port, where it was scheduled to arrive a day or two later. Most of the immigrants were believed to have come from Guinea capital Conakry, and there were also people from Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone and Kenya, according to Guardia Civil sources.

Butter-fingered worker stumbled across drugs

A CLUMSY worker, who dropped a box of A4 paper that actually contained cocaine, led police to uncover nearly 1.5 tonnes of the drug. The unsuspecting office clerk called in police when the narcotics spilled out! Catalan police searched the Barcelona company’s storeroom to find that 800 boxes, supposedly containing A4 paper, actually held cocaine, totalling 1,413kg, which had been sent, originally, from Brazil. Two people were arrested in

Spain, and the investigation revealed that 10 people had been smuggling drugs from Brazil as part of a criminal organisation. To launder the money gained from their drug-trafficking, the suspects created an entire business structure with various companies, including real-estate investments and Barcelona fashion stores. Another way to launder the money was to use people (mulas), who, periodically, made small cash deposits at several bank branches. The initial discovery was made in 2018, but the probe was completed at the start of this month.

Regional Catalan police carried out 13 simultaneous, house-and-company searches to dismantle the smuggling gang, and, together with the Policia Nacional, carried out one house search on the Balearic Island of Menorca. The Central Narcotics Unit and the Central Money Laundering Unit of the regional Catalan police (Mossos D’esquadra), assisted by Europol, arrested 14 people, with 10 remanded in custody. They are suspected of trafficking cocaine and moneylaundering, as well as membership of a criminal organisation.

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CBAS - A proud reputation spanning over four decades CANARIES and British Aluminium Systems (CBAS) was founded in the early 1990s and was originally known as Cristaleria y Aluminio Santiago.

What started out as a small business selling glass and mirrors, gradually developed and moved into the aluminium market. The fabrication of patio doors and windows soon followed and by 1998 the company, needing more space, moved into larger building in the town of Puerto Santiago. In 2001 the business changed ownership and with this change came rapid expansion. This growth meant that the company needed to find more suitable premises so by 2003 it had relocated to a brand new 600m² factory on the Las Chafiras industrial estate. At this time a decision was made to change the company name to Canaries & British Aluminium Systems S.L. and significant investment

was made to acquire new machinery, tools, workstations and a fleet of vehicles to ensure continued success and development. By 2012 the business owner was approaching retirement and began a search to find a suitable person to take over the reins. After several months the ideal candidate - Mark Fidgeon - was found. Mark arrived in Tenerife in 2003 and had already

set up his own successful construction company by the time he became involved with CBAS. With over 30 years’ experience in the building industry under his belt - working as a Construction Director for such companies as Taylor Woodrow and Barratt Homes - Mark was ready to take on an exciting new challenge. Mark merged his own construction company with

CBAS and was able to offer the public a multitude of innovative products and services on a much grander scale than before. The company continues to thrive and expand and enjoys an unrivalled reputation within the building industry. CBAS is now one of the biggest and most successful aluminium

and construction companies on the island of Tenerife. CBAS is a “one-stop-solution” for construction, aluminium, parts and repair work. This complete service means that the customer can have total confidence in what they are purchasing - from a bath tap, window or door to a full refurbishment or new build no job is too big or too small. The team at CBAS provides free, no obligation quotes and consultations for whatever job is required and they offer an unrivalled personal service from start to finish and beyond. All work is carried out in a professional manner, including application for planning permission and licences - processes that can be quite a minefield here in Tenerife and certainly not something to fall foul of. Visit their website at www. cbas.eu or look them up on Facebook and Instagram where you will find more information and photographs regarding the products and services they provide and, of course, recommendations from many of their satisfied customers.

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Pound slumps to fresh lows, after UK leaves EU

surrounding the economic impact of the outbreak of Wuhan coronavirus plagued traders. What do you need to look out for? The spotlight will remain on UK-EU trade negotiations, as the two sides head back to

the negotiating table. EUR investors will be looking closely at upcoming data from the bloc’s largest economy, as weak German flash GDP could signal the worst is not over. Over the next few weeks, the dollar may edge higher, if upbeat retail-sales data shows the American consumer remains optimistic, and PMI measures continue to impress in February. At Currencies Direct, we’re here to talk currency whenever you need us, so get in touch if you want to know more about the latest news, or how it could impact your currency transfers. Since 1996, we’ve helped more than 210,000 customers with their currency transfers. Just pop into your local Currencies Direct branch, or give us a call to find out more. T +34 922 971 781 E canaries@currenciesdirect. com W currenciesdirect.com

Studies have shown that outbreaks in the past have tended to follow something called the 20:80 rule, which means that around 20% of infected people contribute to around 80% of the disease’s spread. Scientists believe tracking down superspreaders can be crucial to keeping an outbreak under control, and preventing it from becoming a pandemic. It is not yet known why people are more adept at

spreading a disease, but theories suggest that some patients might “shed” more of the virus into the atmosphere when they sneeze or cough or sweat, because of how their immune system works. Patterns of behaviour may also lead to someone being dubbed a superspreader. In other words, much like Walsh, who travels around the world, conducting business and meeting lots of people, where he could spread a virus rapidly.

By Carol schleisman at currencies direct

Latest currency news THE pound has been on a downtrend, for the last couple of weeks, with markets focused on trade negotiations between the UK and the European Union, following the UK’s exit, on 31st January. This has seen GBP/EUR plummet from 1.19 to 1.17, and EUR/GBP edge to 0.85. Meanwhile, GBP/USD fell from 1.32 to 1.28, and EUR/USD slipped from 1.10 to 1.09. What’s been happening? Before the end of January, the pound briefly rallied against the euro and US dollar, after the Bank of England (BoE) left interest rates on hold. However, sterling has since given up these gains, with the pound sliding to a two-anda-half month low against the US dollar, thanks to growing fears that the UK and EU will be unable to reach a trade deal, before the end of the transition

period. PM Boris Johnson has, so far, adopted a hard-line stance in trade discussions, and appears committed to the transition period ending in December 2020. GBP/EUR losses have not been as severe as those of GBP/USD, however, with

the euro weakened after recent data suggested the German manufacturing slump may have continued, after a temporary pick-up in November. The US dollar was able to gain some support from rising safehaven demand, as worries

Businessman is now known as superspreader BRITISH businessman Steve Walsh (pictured) has been dubbed a “superspreader” of the coronavirus, now renamed COVID-19, after unknowingly infecting 11 people. Thankfully, the 53-year-old has now fully recovered, after being diagnosed in Brighton on 6th February. The scout leader, who picked up the infection during a Singapore business conference in the middle of January, was representing gas company Servomex, with whom he is a senior executive. The event was being held at the exclusive Grand Hyatt hotel, which had welcomed vendors from across China and Wuhan, the outbreak’s epicentre. At least four others were infected at that conference. But Walsh, unaware he was carrying the virus, then travelled to the French Alps for a skiing holiday on the last weekend of January. He stayed at the Les Contamines-Montjoie resort,

where he met and, unknowingly, passed on the virus to the British expat living in Marratxi, Mallorca. Walsh actually infected five people who are now in the UK, five who are in France, and the British man, who is in Mallorca. Steve Walsh admitted the worrying problem as soon as he realised he had been in contact with a COVID-19 sufferer. Investigations being carried out include tracking down all passengers on the GenevaLondon and Geneva-Barcelona-Palma flights. In a statement from St Thomas’ hospital in London, where

he is in quarantine, Walsh said: “I would like to thank the NHS for their help and care. While I have fully recovered, my thoughts are with others who have contracted the virus. “As soon as I knew I had been exposed to a confirmed case, I contacted my GP, NHS 111 and Public Health England. “I was advised to attend an isolated room at hospital, despite showing no symptoms, and, subsequently, self-isolated at home, as instructed. “When the diagnosis was confirmed, I was sent to an isolation unit in hospital, where I remain, and, as a precaution, my family were also asked to isolate themselves. “I also thank friends, family and colleagues for their support during recent weeks.” Incidentally, a superspreader is someone who is much more capable of infecting others with a virus or disease than the average person.

Mobile World Congress is cancelled over virus fears

BARCELONA’S Mobile World Congress is set to be cancelled because of coronavirus fears, says organiser GSMA. The company was left with little choice after Amazon, Sony and a slew of other big names, dropped out of the world’s biggest mobile phone showcase. The Bloomberg News wrote: “GSMA chief John Hoffman believed the coronavirus outbreak had made it impossible to put on the event, scheduled to take place in Barcelona on 24th February. “He said in an email: ‘With due regard to the safe and healthy environment in Barcelona, and the host country, the GSMA has cancelled MWC Barcelona 2020 because the global concern

regarding the coronavirus outbreak, travel concern and other circumstances, make it impossible for the GSMA to hold the event.’” More than 1,000 people have been killed by the virus, officially named COVID-19, with some 42,000 infected. It has spread to at least 25 countries, including the UK and Spain. The MWC was set to play host to a large number of Chinese companies, who would have flown in for the event, but it has raised health concerns. Sony, Amazon, LG, Intel, Vivo and others all announced that they would not be attending. Yet it is reported that the event has an economic impact of €492m, generating 14,100 part-time jobs.

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The BRIT Awards 2020 Monday 17th February, ITV1, 21.00

Cold Feet

Last in the series Adam and Karenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future is thrown into jeopardy by an unexpected offer. Jenny braces herself for her first post-treatment mammogram, while Pete helps their son realise his dream. David is in turmoil over his growing feelings for Robyn.

Tuesday 18th February, ITV1, 20.00 Comedian Jack Whitehall hosts the 40th edition of the biggest night on the British music calendar. Featuring performances from a star-studded line-up, including Mabel, Harry Styles, Stormzy, Billie Eilish, Lewis Capaldi, Celeste, and a few more surprises along the way.

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Saturday 15th February, BBC1, 21.10

Casualty

Ruby (Maddy Hill) and Violette’s (Kelly Gough) relationship is pushed to the limit when Violette betrays Ruby’s trust... and puts baby Harmony’s life in danger. After spending the night with Lara from IT (Adiza Shardow), Will (Jack Nolan) is struggling to finish a tedious report for Connie (Amanda Mealing) and ends up calling on Lara for help. But Will soon learns not to mix romance and work. Ethan (George Rainsford) returns to an ED that has barely recovered from Mason’s (Victor Oshin) death and gets a less than warm welcome from Rash (Neet Mohan). Ethan and Rash have no choice but to work together, but end up clashing - tensions are still running high.

Saturday 15th February, ITV1, 19.00

The Masked Singer

It’s the Grand Final - and TV’s biggest musical mystery is about to be solved. In tonight’s episode, the final three masked singers compete to be crowned the ultimate champion. Who will walk away with the trophy? The identities of all three finalists will finally be revealed as we discover who are behind the masks, plus all 12 Masked Singers return for a special group performance. Hosted by Joel Dommett, who is joined by panellists Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Ken Jeong.

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his week’s BEST Monday 17th February, BBC2, 21.00

Confronting Holocaust Denial with David Baddiel The Holocaust is one of the most documented, witnessed and written about events in history, so why is Holocaust denial back on the political agenda? What has happened in the 75 years since the liberation of the camps to have so skewed the picture? And, if it matters, why does it matter? In this timely and important film, David investigates the history and modern face of Holocaust denial. He talks to academics and historians to trace how denial has evolved since the end of the Second World War and try to discover how and why people are still denying the Holocaust today. Over the course of the film David encounters people who cause him to question deep-rooted opinions, others who lend extra weight to beliefs he’s grown up with from childhood and some he really would rather not meet at all. He broaches taboos and finds himself in often uncomfortable situations. At the heart of the film are his attempts to answer some fundamental questions: why does a desire to deny the events of the Holocaust even exist? Why is it growing? What does it tell us about anti-Semitism? Is there a version of Holocaust Denial that is becoming respectable? And how can we best counter these ideas? Finally he emerges with a new perspective on an issue that goes beyond the events of the Holocaust, and sheds light on a very 21st century malaise - the denial of historical fact. For many, even to explore the phenomenon of Holocaust Denial is to unlock a box marked ‘do not open’. But this film suggests that by exploring this archetype of lies, conspiracy theory and fake news, we could deepen our understanding of our post-truth world.

Cilla: The Lost Tapes

Wednesday 19th February, ITV1, 20.00

Harry Redknapp’s Sandbanks Summer

In the first episode, Harry is joined by Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock and Joe Pasquale as they become medieval knights then take to the skies. Razor is considering a move to the area so Harry takes him and Joe to see a very desirable £5million penthouse with some of the best views Sandbanks has to offer. Will Razor become Harry’s new neighbour? Joe and Razor take a dip in the sea before the trio head to a living history day at Corfe Castle. Harry channels his inner Robin Hood and challenges his ‘merry men’ to an archery contest but can Harry hit the target? Joe and Harry don suits of armour for a sword fight and Harry strikes a low blow. Joe arranges some VIP access for Harry at the Bournemouth Air Festival and Harry is alarmed to find Joe has organised for them to take a flight over Sandbanks… with Joe as the pilot. As they settle down to watch the air show from the beach, Harry has a very romantic surprise for Sandra.

Wednesday 19th February, ITV1, 21.00

Girl Power and all that, well I’m the original Girl Power. For a start I was headlining and I had an all-male bill underneath me and there was nobody doing that. I was the original women’s libber. Trust me, I was.” Cilla Black, 2002 audio recording Singer, actor, presenter, icon, Cilla Black was a talent who defined British television for over four decades. In the years following her death, Cilla’s family made a startling discovery - buried in the loft of her family home was a stash of never seen before films and behind the scenes footage from Cilla’s personal video collection, along with hours of audio recording of Cilla telling her own life story. The material dates back to 1969 and covers Cilla’s early career, recording her hits, hanging out with The Beatles and falling in love with Bobby Willis. It includes a guided tour by Cilla herself of her family home in Denham and holiday trips to Fiji, Hong Kong and Australia during the construction of the Sydney Opera House. Cilla’s Lost Tapes show a pioneer who re-wrote the rules of showbusiness, providing an intimate portrait of a working-class girl who became a national treasure. Narrated by Sheridan Smith, who played Cilla in the 2014 ITV drama, this unique programme includes interviews with the family and friends who knew Cilla best, as they watch the lost footage for the first time and recall their own memories of a much-missed television icon. In the audio recordings made with her biographer in 2002, Cilla recalls her early years growing up in 1960s Liverpool: “I had a focus in my life apart from getting married and having babies. I wanted to be a star from a very, very early age. I knew from the age of three that I wanted to go into showbusiness.” After working as a teenage cloakroom girl at The Cavern live music club in Liverpool, within just three years Cilla became the star attraction at The Savoy Hotel in London after being spotted by The Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein. Watching footage of Cilla on stage, Sir Cliff Richard says: “Watching her sing Big Spender, I can understand why on hearing it, Shirley Bassey might have wanted to do that song. But isn’t it fantastic that Cilla did it first? I mean I didn’t even realise that piece of film existed.” Cilla became a chart-topping phenomenon and a millionaire by the age of 25, at a time when the average working woman made just £10 a week. Cilla recalls her close relationship with Ringo Starr: “He was like a best friend, even though he did ask me to marry him, but just for a giggle. Well, he was desperate actually because all of the other Beatles had girlfriends.” She later recalls meeting her husband Bobby in 1962: “It certainly wasn’t love at first sight…but he was incredibly funny and unbelievably good looking.” In 1968 under Bobby’s management, Cilla broke the mould with a move into TV presenting, by performing and hosting her very own show, ‘Cilla’ which attracted audiences of 22 million. Friend and TV Executive Nigel Lythgoe says: “Women didn’t get their own television shows in those days, it wasn’t something that really happened.” Behind the scenes her relationship with Bobby blossomed and Cilla recalls how the night before their wedding she gate-crashed Bobby’s stag night, refusing to be left out of a do. The couple went on to have three sons together after Cilla made history by performing for Her Majesty The Queen at the Royal Variety Performance in 1970, whilst heavily pregnant. Cilla’s eldest son Robert Willis says of his parents: “We were very lucky that what they were doing was quite high profile but when they were at home they really loved a very simple, normal family life.” Cilla took several years out of the spotlight to have raise her sons, before making a primetime comeback in 1984 on ITV with Surprise Surprise, followed by Blind Date in 1985. The shows introduced Cilla to a whole new generation and their incredible success meant they ran for nearly 20 years, with Cilla becoming the highest paid woman on British TV.

Tuesday 18th February, BBC2, 21.00

Universal Credit: Inside The Welfare State

In the final episode the cameras are at Bolton Jobcentre, where over 500 people move onto Universal Credit every month. New claimant Paula (pictured) has taken advantage of an ‘advance payment’ to see her through the first five-week ‘wait’ before her first Universal Credit payment. These payments were introduced to reduce the hardship that some claimants experienced during the transition onto the new benefit. But Paula is not used to receiving this amount of money in one payment, and goes on a spending spree which leaves her struggling to survive on her monthly amount after the advance start being repaid.

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06:00....................... Breakfast 09:15.......Fraud Squad NHS 10:00....... Homes Under the Hammer 11:00..............Wanted Down Under Revisited 11:45.............. Defenders UK 12:15............... Bargain Hunt 13:00....... BBC News at One 13:45..........................Doctors 14:15.....Shakespeare and Hathaway - watch Private Investigators 15:00....................... Escape to the Country 15:45..................The Farmers’ Country Showdown 16:30....Antiques Road Trip 17:15........................Pointless 18:00..... BBC News at Six 19:00........The One Show 19:30.......Garden Rescue 20:00............. EastEnders 20:30..............A Question of Sport 21:00...Would I Lie to You? 21:30............... King Gary 22:00.... BBC News at Ten 22:35............ The Graham Norton Show 23:25......... RuPaul’s Drag Race UK 00:35............... BBC News

06:30........................... Wanted Down Under 07:15....................... Escape to the Country 08:00.....Winterwatch 2019 09:00............. BBC News at 9 10:00......Victoria Derbyshire 11:00....BBC Newsroom Live 12:15.........................Carefree 13:40.......Puttin’ on the Ritz: The Genius of Fred Astaire 14:00.................Walks of Life 15:00....................... Red Rock 15:45.....................Wild Brazil 16:45..........................Wild UK 17:15............................Flog It! 18:00.....Richard Osman’s House of Games 18:30............. Great Asian Railway Journeys 19:00............Saving Lives at Sea 19:30................. Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 20:30............... Our Coast 21:30............................ QI 22:00....... Frankie Boyle’s Tour of Scotland 22:30..............Newsnight 23:05...... Front Row Late 23:45..........End of Watch 01:25...............Panorama

08:55 ................. Kirstie’s Vintage Gems

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

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

07:00 ... RSPCA Animal Rescue

11:15...........................Emergency Helicopter Medics 12:15......999: On the Frontline 13:15..................Love it or List it 14:15......................Four in a Bed 14:50......................Four in a Bed 15:20......................Four in a Bed 15:50......................Four in a Bed 16:25......................Four in a Bed 16:55.................... The Secret Life of the Zoo 17:55 .................... The Supervet

06:30 .......................Monkey Life

06:00............. Good Morning Britain 09:00......................... Lorraine 10:00............... This Morning 12:30............. Loose Women 13:30..............ITV Lunchtime News 13:55...... ITV News London 14:00............... Judge Rinder 15:00..........................Tenable 15:59...................ITV London 16:00...............Tipping Point 17:00.....................The Chase 18:00................. ITV News London 18:30............ ITV Evening News 19:00............ Emmerdale 19:30....Coronation Street 20:00................The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury 20:30....Coronation Street 21:00..........Grantchester 22:00..... ITV News at Ten

22:45................ Cold Feet 23:40.......Dancing on Ice 01:20.............Ideal World

07:10............Cops UK: Bodycam Squad 08:00..............American Pickers 09:00.........Storage Hunters UK

09:00............................. Brit Cops: Frontline Crime

09:30.........Storage Hunters UK 10:00..............American Pickers

10:00 ..........Stop, Search, Seize

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

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

12:00...........Cop Car Workshop

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

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

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

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

15:00........................... MacGyver 16:00 ................. Modern Family 17:00................... The Simpsons 17:30 ............................Futurama 18:00.................... Futurama 18:30 .............The Simpsons

19:55..................... Escape to the Chateau: DIY

19:00............. The Simpsons 19:30............. The Simpsons

21:00 ............ Just One Look

20:00 .............The Simpsons

22:15............ The Passenger

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

23:20..........24 Hours in A&E

21:00 ........................ COBRA

00:25..........24 Hours in A&E

23:00................... The Russell Howard Hour 00:00..................... Avenue 5

06:30.................................. Cheers 07:20................. King of Queens 08:10............................Everybody Loves Raymond 09:10...................................Frasier 10:10.....Undercover Boss USA 11:05...............Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:00................Channel 4 News 12:05..........Find it, Fix it, Flog it 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.................... Couples Come Dine with Me 18:00..............The Simpsons 18:30.................... Hollyoaks 19:00.......... Channel 4 News 20:00...... Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast 21:00........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 22:00................ The Last Leg 23:05....The Big Narstie Show 00:10....How to Lose Friends and Alienate People

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06:00...................... Childrens’ TV 09:15........................Jeremy Vine 11:15..........................Paddington Station 24/7

07:00 .................................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 07:50 ............................Emmerdale 08:20............................ Emmerdale

12:10...........5 News Lunchtime

08:50........ You’ve Been Framed!

12:15..........................GPs: Behind Closed Doors

09:20............................. Superstore 09:45 .............................Superstore

13:10...................................Access

10:15 ...........................Dinner Date

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

11:15 ................. Dress to Impress

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

12:15 ............................Emmerdale

14:15..............Eve of Abduction

12:45 ............................Emmerdale

16:00................................. Friends

13:15........ You’ve Been Framed!

17:00......................... 5 News at 5 17:30........................ Neighbours 18:00..........Home and Away 18:30........... 5 News Tonight 19:00.................The Thames: Britain’s Great River with Tony Robinson

13:50 .................................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:45 ......... Supermarket Sweep 15:50 ...........................Dinner Date 16:55 ................. Dress to Impress 18:00.....................You’ve Been Framed! 18:25..............Valentine’s Day

20:00........................Building the Ultimate

21:00.....................Love Island

21:00..........Britain by Barge

23:35 ..............American Dad!

22:15..................... My Secret Sex Fantasy

00:05...............American Dad!

23:15...........The Dark Tower

01:35............... Celebrity Juice

22:05..................... Family Guy

00:35..... The Cleveland Show

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

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

18:55..................... Car S.O.S

01:30.........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA

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15:00..................Sin City Motors 16:00.............................. Top Gear 17:00.............................. Top Gear 18:00................................. QI 19:00.......... Richard Osman’s House of Games 19:40..... Would I Lie to You? 20:20..... Would I Lie to You? 21:00....... Live at the Apollo 22:00..................Taskmaster 23:00................................. QI 00:00..... Would I Lie to You? 00:35........... Mock the Week

BBC1, 14.15

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators Episode 10: Teach Me, Dear Creature. Frank and Lu delve into the world of private tutoring, while a reunion with an old Rada mate presents Sebastian with a choice about his future which could change everything for the agency. Tiger Mum Jessica (Tamzin Outhwaite) is horrified to discover through a parenting supervision app that her son Charlie (Gus Barry) might have committed a crime, and hires Frank (Mark Benton) and Lu (Jo Joyner) to investigate. The trail leads to Cassie (Niamh McGrady), an English tutor at a successful private tuition centre where Charlie and his high-achieving sister Isabella (Hannah Saxby) have been studying. Meanwhile Sebastian (Patrick Walshe McBride) has a case of the green-eyed monster with old Rada mate Rory Harrison (Ed Brody) in town. As Frank and Lu race to solve the case, Sebastian finds himself with a sudden dilemma which could threaten everything.

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06:00....................... Breakfast

06:45................ Wild & Weird

10:00.........................Saturday Kitchen Live

07:00.......... The Dog Ate My Homework

11:30.................. Lose Weight and Get Fit with Tom Kerridge

07:30 .........The Dengineers

12:00.......................... Football Focus 12:30........................... Bargain Hunt 13:00......................BBC News 13:10.........................Weather

08:00 .................... Blue Peter 08:30 .....................Deadly 60 09:00 ......Tomorrow’s Food 10:00 .............Natural World 11:00 .....................Our Coast 12:00................. Britain’s Best Home Cook

16:30....................Final Score

13:00....................The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes

17:10......................BBC News

14:00 .........Flatpack Empire

17:20..................BBC London News

15:00....................Move Over, Darling

17:30.........................Celebrity Mastermind

16:40......... Talking Pictures

18:00................. Pointless Celebrities

18:30........Cities: Nature’s New Wild

18:45........... The Greatest Dancer

19:30.............Dad’s Army

13:15...................Athletics

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17:30.... 10 Puppies and Us

20:25............. First & Last

20:00...... Great American Railroad Journeys

21:10................. Casualty

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

22:00............... BBC News

21:45.. Live at the Apollo

22:20..................Match of the Day

22:30................. Snowfall

23:05................Eagle Eye 00:55............... BBC News

23:15................. Snowfall 00:00.. Captain Fantastic 01:50.............. First Snow

06:00.................... Dino Dana 06:10.......................... Super 4 06:35.. Thunderbirds are Go 07:00................. Dare Master 07:05.................The Tom and Jerry Show 07:30...................Scrambled! 07:35................ Mighty Mike 07:50........................ Mr. Bean 08:10............................Ben 10 08:30.. Thunderbirds are Go 09:05......Craig of the Creek 09:25....................... ITV News 09:30.......Saturday Morning with James Martin 11:40........Gary Rhodes: The First Rock Star Chef 12:40................. Save Money: Lose Weight 13:15....................... ITV News 13:30........... ITV Racing Live 16:00...............Tipping Point 16:45...... ITV News London 17:00.................................Sing 19:00............ The Masked Singer 20:30...........The Voice UK 22:00................ ITV News 22:20.........Rocky Balboa 00:15........Shopping with Keith Lemon

Athletics: Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix CW watch BBC1, 13.15 Gabby Logan introduces the action as stars including Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Laura Muir compete in one of the most prestigious events on the global indoor calendar. Johnson-Thompson won heptathlon gold at last year’s World Championships, defeating her great rival Nafissatou Thiam to secure a first global outdoor title. The 27 year-old will be targeting Olympic success this summer, so will be eager to begin 2020 in style. Muir, meanwhile, runs in the final event of the afternoon, the women’s 1000m. The Scottish middle-distance star, who is based in Glasgow, will be roared on by the home crowd as she seeks to break the world record over this distance. Commentary is led by Steve Cram, Andrew Cotter and Steve Backley, with analysis from Denise Lewis, Colin Jackson and Paula Radcliffe.

06:05...................... Mike & Molly

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

06:50.................................. Cheers

10:00 ...............The Loud House

07:40...................................Frasier

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

08:35.......The Big Bang Theory

10:15 ........... WWE SmackDown Highlights

09:00.......The Big Bang Theory 09:30.................... The Simpsons 10:30.................... The Simpsons 11:30.................... The Simpsons 12:30 ................... The Simpsons

11:15................... UK’s Strongest Man 2019 12:10................................ Friends 14:40 .....The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

07:00 ..................Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:10.............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 08:00 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 08:55 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:45 .............. Dress to Impress 10:50 .............. Dress to Impress

15:50 .....The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

11:50....... Supermarket Sweep

14:00..................... Four in a Bed 15:00..................... Four in a Bed

18:05............5 News Update

16:05..................... Four in a Bed

18:10........... History Secrets: Elizabeth I

13:50......................... You’ve Been Framed!

12:55 ................ The Dog House

16:35............ A Place in the Sun 17:35 ...........Location, Location, Location 18:30.......... Channel 4 News 19:00...... A Royal Tour of the 20th Century 20:00................. The Queen’s Lost Family 21:00.............. Jason Bourne 23:35.......................Warcraft

19:00...................Digging Up Britain’s Past

12:50....... Supermarket Sweep

14:55...................The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas 16:40............ A Cinderella Story

20:00..... Egypt’s Apocalypse Volcano

18:45 ...............San Andreas

21:00........Pompeii: The New Revelations

22:05 ................. Family Guy

22:25...............Basic Instinct 00:40.......... Make You Laugh Out Loud

21:00 .................Love Island 23:05 ................. Family Guy 23:30 ........... American Dad! 00:05 ........Ibiza Weekender

01:40................ The Last Leg

01:05........The 21.Co.UK Live Casino Show

01:10 ................ Fifty Shades of Grey

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

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

07:10 ................. Hurricane Man

09:35........... A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun

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

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

07:30................. Modern Family

11:35 ........... A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun

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

08:30 ................. Modern Family

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

12:35............Location, Location, Location

09:30 ................. Modern Family

10:00 ................... Aussie Pickers

10:00 .....................What’s Up TV

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

10:30 ........................Soccer A.M.

12:00 .............................. Cops UK: Bodycam Squad

14:40 ....... Come Dine with Me 15:15 ....... Come Dine with Me 15:50 ....... Come Dine with Me 16:20 ....... Come Dine with Me 16:55 ....... Come Dine with Me 17:25 .....................Four in a Bed 17:55..................... Four in a Bed 18:25 .............. Four in a Bed 19:00 .............. Four in a Bed 19:30.............. Four in a Bed 20:00.999: On the Frontline 21:00.9/11: The Falling Man 22:35..........24 Hours in A&E 23:40................... Father Ted 00:15................... Father Ted 00:50......... It Was Alright In 01:50..........24 Hours in A&E

12:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0 14:00 .................... Hawaii Five-0 15:00 ................... Gillette Soccer Saturday 17:00................... The Simpsons 18:00 .............The Simpsons 18:30 .............The Simpsons 19:00 .............The Simpsons 19:30 ...........Modern Family 20:00 .......... Johnny English 21:45 ........A League of Their Own: European Road Trip (Entertainment) 22:45................... The Russell Howard Hour 23:45 .................... The Heist 00:45............. Hawaii Five-0 01:45.............................. Jett

13:00 .............................. Cops UK: Bodycam Squad 14:00 .............................. Cops UK: Bodycam Squad 15:00.......................Border Force: America’s Gatekeepers 16:00 ............................. Top Gear 17:00 ........ Scrapyard Supercar 18:00 .................. Red Dwarf 18:40................... Red Dwarf 19:20 .................. Red Dwarf 20:00 ............Not Going Out 21:00 ................ Man on Fire 00:00 .............. Hypothetical 01:00 .............Dave Gorman: Modern Life is Goodish

CW 20

TV Guide

Sun 16 feb 2020 CW watch

06:00 ...................... Breakfast 08:15 ...... Match of the Day 09:00 ................. The Andrew Marr Show 10:00 ........... Sunday Politics London 10:30 .... The Big Questions 11:30 .............Wanted Down Under 12:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 13:00.................... BBC News 13:15.......... Songs of Praise 13:50...................... Escape to the Country 14:35 ...........Garden Rescue 15:05 ........ Shrek: The Ghost of Lord Farquaad 15:20........... Shrek the Third 16:40 ...........Spy in the Wild 17:40 .....................BBC News 18:10............ Countryfile 19:10........... Doctor Who 20:00.... Call the Midwife 21:00...Agatha Christie Marple: The Pale Horse watch 22:00............... BBC News 22:30.. Match of the Day 2 23:15...........Can You Beat The Bookies? 00:15..............A Question of Sport

CW watch

06:45 ................... The Instant Gardener 07:30..... Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 08:30................... Countryfile 09:30...................Beechgrove Repotted 10:00.........Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11:30............Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul 12:30................. Trust Me, I’m a Doctor 13:00..............Natural World 13:50.................. Painting the Holy Land 14:50...............Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 15:35................I Was Monty’s Double 17:15............................Flog It! 18:00......... Undiscovered Worlds with Steve Backshall 19:00............. Ski Sunday 20:00.................Top Gear 21:00....................Win the Wilderness: Alaska 22:00...The Ranganation 22:45....... Frankie Boyle’s Tour of Scotland 23:15.... Murder Trial: The Disappearance Of Margaret Fleming

09:35...............................Car S.O.S 10:2.................................Car S.O.S 11:30........ Come Dine with Me 12:35........ Come Dine with Me

08:30... Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny 09:05......Craig of the Creek 09:25....................... ITV News 09:30......................... Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen

06:00 ................ King of Queens

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

06:00.....................Teleshopping

06:25 ................ King of Queens

09:25 ...................Digby Dragon

07:00...... You’ve Been Framed!

06:50.............. Everybody Loves Raymond

09:40 .........................SpongeBob Squarepants

07:30............................... The Ellen DeGeneres Show

12:00 ................ The Metro: A Rail Life Story

07:40 ......The Big Bang Theory

09:50 ...............The Loud House

08:25 .................... Beat the Chef

10:00 ..................................Access

08:15............................... The Ellen DeGeneres Show

12:30....................... ITV News

09:30................. Sunday Brunch

10:05...... WWE Raw Highlights

12:35................The Voice UK

12:30 ................... The Simpsons

14:05....The Masked Singer

13:25 ................... The Simpsons

11:05.....................UK’s Strongest Man 2019

15:35...............Tipping Point

13:50 ................... The Simpsons

16:35....................... ITV News

14:20 ................... The Simpsons

10:30.......Living on the Veg 11:30 .......The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury

17:00...................... The Chase Celebrity Special

22:00................ ITV News 22:15..... Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad 22:40........ Piers Morgan’s Life Stories 23:35......Britain’s Busiest Airport - Heathrow 00:00.............Ideal World

07:10.................. Hurricane Man

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

09:00.. Red Bull Soapbox Race

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

08:00.............................. Top Gear 10:00.......Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge

11:00 ................... The Simpsons

11:00............................... Cops UK: Bodycam Squad

12:00 .......................Magnum P.I.

13:00........................... Drug Wars

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

14:00.................... Aussie Pickers

14:00............ NCIS: Los Angeles

15:00..............American Pickers

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

16:00............................Room 101

16:00 ................... The Simpsons

17:20............................Room 101

17:55... Escape to the Chateau

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

18:55......................Escape to the Chateau

18:00........................ Red Bull Soapbox Race

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

13:40........ Come Dine with Me 14:10......................Four in a Bed 14:45......................Four in a Bed 15:15......................Four in a Bed 15:50......................Four in a Bed 16:20......................Four in a Bed 16:50... Escape to the Chateau

18:00..............The Simpsons

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

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

21:00....999: On the Frontline

20:00................ Magnum P.I.

22:00...................... Shocking Emergency Calls UK

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

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

23:00...................SEAL Team

00:10..........24 Hours in A&E 01:15....999: On the Frontline

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

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

14:50........................ Ice Age: The Meltdown

16:30......................... Night at the 18:00...Dancing on Ice Museum watch 20:00............. Endeavour 18:35.......... Channel 4 News

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

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

Mark fears his life is at risk, and his growing paranoia begins to haunt his dreams. Can he uncover the secret of the witches at The Pale Horse before it’s too late?

08:10 ...........................Ben 10

Dancing on Ice ITV1, 18.00

08:00 ................. Modern Family

The Pale Horse BBC1, 21.00

06:00................Childrens’ TV

Hosted by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, the Greatest Show on Ice continues as the remaining celebrities and their professional partners battle it out to stay in the competition. The formidable Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean head up our ice panel alongside Ashley Banjo and John Barrowman, plus The Script join us for an incredible performance of their latest single alongside our professional skaters.

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

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19:00............... Border Force: America’s Gatekeepers 21:00............ Have I Got a Bit More News for You 22:00................................. QI 23:00....... Live at the Apollo 00:00........... Mock the Week

00:00........................S.W.A.T.

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

01:00......................Brit Cops: Frontline Crime

01:40..............Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience

19:00........ The Great Pottery Throw Down 20:00....... My Family and the Galapagos 21:00................... Homeland 22:15............... The Battle for Hong Kong 23:15.............Men in Black 3 01:05........... Love is Strange

09:00............... Dress to Impress 10:00............... Dress to Impress 11:00.......... The Masked Singer

12:05................................. Friends

12:30........Supermarket Sweep

14:30...................................Dances with Wolves

13:30........Supermarket Sweep

18:00............5 News Update

15:30...........................Space Jam

18:05..........The Hairy Bikers’ Chocolate Challenge

17:15................................ Liar Liar

19:00................. The Queen’s Jewels: Heirlooms & Legacy

14:30...... You’ve Been Framed!

19:00................ Coyote Ugly 21:00..................Love Island 22:05.........Ibiza Weekender

20:00..........Walking Britain’s Lost Railways

23:05.................. Family Guy

21:00.....................Extinction Rebellion: The Inside Story

00:05............ American Dad!

22:00...............The Proposal 00:10........................Building the Ultimate

23:35.................. Family Guy 00:30............ American Dad! 00:55............ American Dad! 01:25...The Cleveland Show 01:55...The Cleveland Show

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Mon 17 feb 2020

TV Guide

21 CW

06:00 ...................... Breakfast 09:15 ..................Animal Park Summer Special 10:00....... Homes Under the Hammer 11:00..............Wanted Down Under Revisited 11:45 ............. Defenders UK 12:15 .............. Bargain Hunt 13:00....... BBC News at One 13:45 .........................Doctors 14:15 ....... Shakespeare and Hathaway Private Investigators 15:00....................... Escape to the Country 15:45..................The Farmers’ Country Showdown 16:30....Antiques Road Trip 17:15........................Pointless 18:00..... BBC News at Six 19:00..........The One Show 19:30...Inside Out London 20:00............. EastEnders 20:30................ Panorama 21:30....Mrs. Brown’s Boys 22:00.......BBC News at Ten 22:35......This Country watch 23:05......... Don’t Scream 23:50............ The Graham Norton Show 00:40............... BBC News

CW watch

06:00..............Wanted Down Under Revisited 06:45............................Flog It! 07:30..................Britain’s Best Home Cook 08:30...................The Week in Parliament 09:00............. BBC News at 9 10:00... Victoria Derbyshire 11:00..BBC Newsroom Live 13:00.................Walks of Life 14:00.. Super Cute Animals 15:00....................... Red Rock 15:45.......Full Steam Ahead 16:45............ Blue Planet UK 17:15............................Flog It! 18:00.....Richard Osman’s House of Games 18:30............. Great Asian Railway Journeys 19:00......The Twinstitute 19:30........... Mastermind 20:00......... Only Connect 20:30............... University Challenge 21:00............ Confronting Holocaust Denial with David Baddiel 22:00............. Inside No 9 22:30..............Newsnight 23:15..................Hospital 00:15........... The Farmers’ Country Showdown

06:00............. Good Morning Britain 09:00......................... Lorraine 10:00............... This Morning 12:30............. Loose Women 13:30............. ITV Lunchtime News 13:55...... ITV News London 14:00............... Judge Rinder 15:00..........................Tenable 15:59...................ITV London 16:00...............Tipping Point 17:00.....................The Chase 18:00.... ITV News London 18:30....ITV Evening News 19:00............ Emmerdale 19:30....Coronation Street 20:00...... The Martin Lewis Money Show 20:30....Coronation Street 21:00................ Cold Feet 22:00...... ITV News at Ten and Weather

06:30 Cheers 07:20 King of Queens 08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:10 Frasier 10:10 Undercover Boss USA 11:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:00 Channel 4 News 12:05 Find it, Fix it, Flog it 13:05 Posh Pawn 14:10 Countdown 15:00 A Place in the Sun 16:00 A New Life in the Sun 17:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 18:00 The Simpsons 18:30 Hollyoaks 19:00 Channel 4 News 20:00 Live: The Labour Leadership Debate 21:00 Prison 22:00 Baghdad Central 23:00 Emergency Helicopter Medics 00:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA

06:00...................... Childrens’ TV 08:40 ....................Little Princess 08:55...................Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:10.................. Sunny Bunnies 09:15........................Jeremy Vine 11:15..........................Paddington Station 24/7 12:10...........5 News Lunchtime 12:15..........................GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:10...................................Access 13:15............... Home and Away 13:45........................ Neighbours 14:15............ Sinister Surrogate 16:00................................. 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................. Traffic Cops 21:00....Warship: Life at Sea 22:00......Great British Ships 23:05............................. Fury 00:05.......................... Access

07:00............................... The Ellen DeGeneres Show 07:50......................... Emmerdale 08:20.............Coronation Street 09:20.......................... Superstore 09:45.......................... Superstore 10:15........................Dinner Date 11:15............... Dress to Impress 12:15......................... Emmerdale 12:45.............Coronation Street 13:15.............Coronation Street 13:50............................... The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:45........................Dinner Date 15:50............... Dress to Impress 16:55....................... Take Me Out 18:00.... You’ve Been Framed! 20:00....Two and a Half Men 21:00..................Love Island 22:00....Love Island: Aftersun 23:05.................. Family Guy 23:35.................. Family Guy 00:05............ American Dad! 00:55.................Celebability 01:45....Two and a Half Men

08:55.... Kirstie’s Vintage Gems

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

09:20............ A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

06:30........................Monkey Life

07:10............Cops UK: Bodycam Squad

07:00.... RSPCA Animal Rescue

08:00..............American Pickers

10:15............ A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

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

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

09:00...........Stop, Search, Seize

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

10:00.............................. Brit Cops: Frontline Crime

12:00...........Cop Car Workshop

11:00.............NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00.............NCIS: Los Angeles

14:00.......................Border Force: America’s Gatekeepers

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

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

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

16:00.............................. Top Gear

16:25......................Four in a Bed

15:00............................MacGyver

17:00.............................. Top Gear

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

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

18:00................................. QI

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

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

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

19:00.......... Richard Osman’s House of Games

18:55......................Car S.O.S

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

19:40..... Would I Lie to You?

19:55............... Escape to the Chateau: DIY

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

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

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

21:00......................Car S.O.S

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

22:00......The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan

22:00........... Inside Jaguar: A Supercar Reborn

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

22:30................. ITV News London 22:45...... The BRITs at 40 00:30....................All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite 01:20.............Ideal World

This Country BBC1, 22.35

This Country returns for a third series. The Bafta-award winning mockumentary explores modern life in a Cotswold village, focusing on cousins, Kerry and Kurtan Mucklowe and the local vicar, Reverend Seaton. The documentary crew returns to the village and discovers some very sad news about a popular local resident. Meanwhile, Kerry faces some financial difficulties and Kurtan steps in to help support her.

11:15...........................Emergency Helicopter Medics 12:15......999: On the Frontline 13:15...................... Escape to the Chateau: DIY 14:15......................Four in a Bed 15:20......................Four in a Bed

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

20:00...................... Fire Fight Australia: Concert

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

21:30.... The Matrix Reloaded 00:00..................... Avenue 5

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

23:00..... Would I Lie to You? 23:40........... Mock the Week 00:20..... Would I Lie to You? 01:00......The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan

CW 22

Tues 18 feb 2020

TV Guide

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06:00....................... Breakfast 09:15...................Animal Park Summer Special 10:00....... Homes Under the Hammer 11:00..............Wanted Down Under Revisited 11:45.............. Defenders UK 12:15............... Bargain Hunt 13:00....... BBC News at One 13:45..........................Doctors 14:15........ Shakespeare and Hathaway Private Investigators 15:00....................... Escape to the Country 15:45..................The Farmers’ Country Showdown 16:30....Antiques Road Trip 17:15........................Pointless 18:00..... BBC News at Six 19:00........The One Show 19:30............. EastEnders 20:00 ............. Holby City 21:00.............The Split watch 22:00.... BBC News at Ten 22:35....... Plastic Surgery Undressed 23:30........... Easy Ways to Live Well 00:25............... BBC News

06:30..............Wanted Down Under Revisited 07:15............... Bargain Hunt 08:00..........................DIY SOS 09:00............. BBC News at 9 10:00... Victoria Derbyshire 11:00..BBC Newsroom Live 13:00...................... The Super League Show 13:50...................Beechgrove Repotted 14:00..............Natural World 15:00....................... Red Rock 15:45.......Full Steam Ahead 16:45............ Blue Planet UK 17:15........................... Flog It! 18:00.....Richard Osman’s House of Games 18:30............. Great Asian Railway Journeys 19:00.................Top Gear 20:00......... Cornwall: This Fishing Life 21:00.... Universal Credit: Inside the Welfare State 22:00......... Better Things 22:25...........................The Archiveologists 22:30..............Newsnight 23:15............ Confronting Holocaust Denial with David Baddiel 00:15....................Win the Wilderness: Alaska

07:00 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show

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

06:30 ................................. Cheers

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

07:20 ................ King of Queens

09:15....................... Jeremy Vine

09:00......................... Lorraine

08:10............... Everybody Loves Raymond

11:15 .........................Paddington Station 24/7

07:50 ........................ Emmerdale

09:10 ..................................Frasier

12:10 ..........5 News Lunchtime

09:20 ......................... Superstore

10:10.... Undercover Boss USA

12:15 .........................GPs: Behind Closed Doors

09:45 ......................... Superstore

13:10 ..................................Access

11:15.............. Dress to Impress

10:00............... This Morning 12:30............. Loose Women 13:30..............ITV Lunchtime News 13:55...... ITV News London

11:05.............. Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA

08:20 ............Coronation Street

10:15 .......................Dinner Date

12:00 ...............Channel 4 News

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

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

12:05 .........Find it, Fix it, Flog it

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

15:00..........................Tenable

13:05 ......................... Posh Pawn

14:15 ..........In Bed with a Killer

15:59...................ITV London

14:10 ....................... Countdown

16:00................................ Friends

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

15:00........... A Place in the Sun

16:30 ................................ Friends

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

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

16:00 .... A New Life in the Sun

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

14:45....................... Dinner Date

17:00 .........Couples Come Dine with Me

17:30 ....................... Neighbours

15:45.............. Dress to Impress

18:00 .............The Simpsons

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

18:30 ................... Hollyoaks

19:00 ...........Tony Robinson: Coast to Coast

18:00................. ITV News London 18:30............... ITV Evening News 19:00............ Emmerdale 19:30......... Australia with Julia Bradbury 20:00..................The BRIT Awards 2020 22:00...... ITV News at Ten and Weather 22:30................. ITV News London

19:00 ......... Channel 4 News 20:00 .......... Crazy Delicious 21:00..........24 Hours in A&E

20:00............ Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly

12:45 ............Coronation Street 13:15 ............Coronation Street

16:45...................... Take Me Out 18:00.... You’ve Been Framed! 19:00..........The BRIT Awards 2020: Red Carpet 20:00................ Coyote Ugly 22:00..................Love Island

22:00...............Jail or No Jail

21:00..................Starting Up, Starting Over

23:00.......................... Prison

22:00..... My New Greek Life

23:35 ................. Family Guy

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

23:05.............. Extraordinary People

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

01:00.............. The Supervet

00:05.............When Kids Kill

01:55....Two and a Half Men

CW The Split

22:45............Round 12: Tyson Fury’s watch Resurrection

18:00 .........Home and Away

12:15 ........................ Emmerdale

23:05................. Family Guy

00:55........ Ibiza Weekender

BBC1, 21.00

23:15..White House Farm 00:10.............Ideal World

Round 12: Tyson Fury’s Resurrection CW watch ITV1, 22.45 A documentary looking back at one of greatest heavyweight fights in history, as Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury faced off in Los Angeles in 2018, featuring Mike Tyson, George Foreman, HHH, Rio Ferdinand and the fighters themselves.

08:55.... Kirstie’s Vintage Gems

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

09:20............ A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

06:30 .......................Monkey Life

10:15............ A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

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

07:00.... RSPCA Animal Rescue

07:10............Cops UK: Bodycam Squad 08:00..............American Pickers 09:00.........Storage Hunters UK

09:00.......... Stop, Search, Seize

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

10:00 ............................. Brit Cops: Frontline Crime

10:00..............American Pickers 11:00..............American Pickers

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

12:00...........Cop Car Workshop

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

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

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

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

15:00............................MacGyver 16:00.................. Modern Family 16:30.................. Modern Family

18:55......................Car S.O.S

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

19:55............... Escape to the Chateau: DIY

17:30.............................Futurama 18:00.....................Futurama

21:00............ Grand Designs

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

22:00......................... 999: On the Frontline

20:00.........A League of Their Own: European Road Trip

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

21:00.......... An Idiot Abroad

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

22:00....The Force: North East

01:10.........Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA

00:15..................... Avenue 5

23:00...............................Jett 00:50..................... The Heist

15:00..................Sin City Motors 16:00.............................. Top Gear 17:00.............................. Top Gear 18:00................................. QI 19:00.......... Richard Osman’s House of Games 19:40..... Would I Lie to You? 20:20..... Would I Lie to You? 21:00................................. QI 22:00..................Taskmaster 23:00............... Hypothetical 00:00........... Mock the Week 00:40..... Would I Lie to You?

Hannah (Nicola Walker) feels increasingly stressed by the double life she is leading with Christie (Barry Atsma) - as Nathan’s (Stephen Mangan) suspicions are raised. Hannah’s absence at home starts to affect the children, who need their parents’ attentions more than ever. At work, Hannah deals with a divorce petition for the wife of a romantic novelist, and begins to equip Fi Hansen (Donna Air) for her separation from husband Richie (Ben Bailey Smith), negotiating a complex case within the midst of a media storm. Meanwhile, Rose (Fiona Button) deals with the devastation of her miscarriage, Nina (Annabel Scholey) comes to terms with her surprise pregnancy, and Ruth (Deborah Findlay) reconnects with someone from her past.

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wed 19 feb 2020

TV Guide

23 CW

06:00....................... Breakfast 09:15...................Animal Park Summer Special 10:00....... Homes Under the Hammer 11:00..............Wanted Down Under Revisited 11:45.............. Defenders UK 12:15............... Bargain Hunt 13:00....... BBC News at One 13:45..........................Doctors 14:15........ Shakespeare and Hathaway Private Investigators 15:00....................... Escape to the Country 15:45..................The Farmers’ Country Showdown 16:30....Antiques Road Trip 17:15........................Pointless 18:00..... BBC News at Six 18:55......... Party Political Broadcast 19:00........The One Show 20:00.................. DIY SOS 21:00.......Spy in the Wild 22:00.... BBC News at Ten 22:35..Eating with My Ex 23:05.............My Mate’s A Bad Date 23:30............. First & Last 00:15............... BBC News

CW watch The final episode of the fantasy drama based on Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman’s best-selling novel. Can Adam (Sam Taylor Buck), Crowley (David Tennant) and Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) work together to fight the powers of Heaven and Hell and prevent the apocalypse? And what fate awaits them if they do? The story reaches its conclusion, and it might just be the end of the world.

06:30..............Wanted Down Under Revisited 07:15............................Flog It! 08:00..................Great British Railway Journeys 08:30...........Yorkshire Walks 09:00............. BBC News at 9 10:00... Victoria Derbyshire 11:00....BBC Newsroom Live 13:00.................Walks of Life 14:00........World’s Sneakiest Animals 15:00....................... Red Rock 15:45.......Full Steam Ahead 16:45............ Blue Planet UK 17:15............................Flog It! 18:00.....Richard Osman’s House of Games 18:30............. Great Asian Railway Journeys 19:00................. Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 20:00............ Lose Weight and Get Fit with Tom Kerridge 20:30........ Trust Me, I’m a Doctor 21:00......Good Omens watch 22:00.....Live at the Apollo 22:30..............Newsnight 23:15.... Universal Credit: Inside the Welfare State 00:15.................Travels in Euroland with Ed Balls

06:00................Good Morning Britain 09:00.............................Lorraine 10:00..................This Morning 12:30................Loose Women 13:30...ITV Lunchtime News 13:55.........ITV News London 14:00..................Judge Rinder 15:00............................. Tenable 15:59......................ITV London 16:00..................Tipping Point 17:00........................ The Chase 18:00.... ITV News London 18:25............Party Political Broadcast 18:30....ITV Evening News 19:00...............Emmerdale 19:30....Coronation Street 20:00.....Harry Redknapp’s Sandbanks Summer 20:30....Coronation Street 21:00.................... Cilla: The Lost Tapes

07:00............................... The Ellen DeGeneres Show

06:30.................................. Cheers 07:20................. King of Queens 08:10............... Everybody Loves Raymond 09:10...................................Frasier 10:10................Undercover Boss Canada 11:05...............Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:00................Channel 4 News 12:05..........Find it, Fix it, Flog it 13:05.......................... Posh Pawn 14:10........................ Countdown 15:00............ A Place in the Sun 16:00..... A New Life in the Sun 17:00.................... Couples Come Dine with Me 18:00..............The Simpsons 18:30.................... Hollyoaks 19:00.......... Channel 4 News 20:00.......... Kirstie and Phil’s Love it or List it 21:00.......... Kevin McCloud’s Big Tech Adventure 22:00........................... Home 22:30........... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 23:30................... First Dates

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

00:05... Extraordinary People

01:40...The Cleveland Show

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

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

07:10............Cops UK: Bodycam Squad

09:20............ A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

06:30........................Monkey Life 07:00.... RSPCA Animal Rescue

08:00..............American Pickers

07:30.... RSPCA Animal Rescue

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

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

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

09:00...........Stop, Search, Seize

10:00..............American Pickers 11:00..............American Pickers

12:15......999: On the Frontline

10:00.............................. Brit Cops: Frontline Crime

13:15...................... Escape to the Chateau: DIY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15:00............................MacGyver

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

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

16:00.............................. Top Gear

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

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

17:00.............................. Top Gear

09:15....................... Jeremy Vine 11:15 .........................Paddington Station 24/7

07:50......................... Emmerdale 08:20...... You’ve Been Framed!

12:10...........5 News Lunchtime

09:20.......................... Superstore

12:15..........................GPs: Behind Closed Doors

10:15........................Dinner Date

13:10...................................Access

12:15......................... Emmerdale

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

12:45...... You’ve Been Framed!

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

11:15............... Dress to Impress

14:20......................Deviant Love

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

16:00................................. Friends

14:45........................Dinner Date

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

15:50............... Dress to Impress

17:30........................ Neighbours

16:50....................... Take Me Out

18:00..........Home and Away

18:00.... You’ve Been Framed!

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

19:00.... You’ve Been Framed!

19:00............Tony Robinson: Coast to Coast

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

20:00... Winter Road Rescue 21:00..........The Hairy Bikers’ Chocolate Challenge 22:00........................Inside... 23:05..............Council House Millionaires

20:30....Two and a Half Men 21:00..................Love Island 22:05............ Celebrity Juice 23:05.................. Family Guy 00:05............ American Dad! 00:55.................Celebability

22:00.........ITV News at Ten and Weather 22:30.... ITV News London 22:45.........Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King 23:40........... Monster Carp 00:35............... Ideal World

Good Omens BBC2, 21.00

10:15............ A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 11:15...........................Emergency Helicopter Medics

18:55............... Escape to the Chateau: DIY 20:00........... Jon Snow’s Very Hard Questions

17:30.............................Futurama 18:00.....................Futurama 18:30..............The Simpsons

12:00...........Cop Car Workshop

18:00................................. QI 19:00.......... Richard Osman’s House of Games 19:40..... Would I Lie to You?

21:00........ The Great Pottery Throw Down

21:00...................SEAL Team

22:00........... Jon Snow’s Very Hard Questions

22:35.........A League of Their Own: European Road Trip

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

23:35..................... The Heist

23:00..... Would I Lie to You?

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

00:35................... The Russell Howard Hour

00:20..... Would I Lie to You?

22:00..................... Avenue 5

20:20..... Would I Lie to You? 21:00................................. QI 22:00............... Hypothetical 23:40........... Mock the Week

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CW watch 06:00....................... Breakfast 09:15...................Animal Park Summer Special 10:00....... Homes Under the Hammer 11:00..............Wanted Down Under Revisited 11:45.............. Defenders UK 12:15............... Bargain Hunt 13:00....... BBC News at One 13:45..........................Doctors 14:15........ Shakespeare and Hathaway Private Investigators 15:00....................... Escape to the Country 15:45..................The Farmers’ Country Showdown 16:30....Antiques Road Trip 17:15........................Pointless 18:00..... BBC News at Six 18:30... BBC London News 19:00........The One Show 19:30............. EastEnders 20:00...........Britain’s Best Home Cook 21:00.. Death in Paradise 22:00.... BBC News at Ten 22:35....... Question Time 23:35......... A Cut Too Far? Male Circumcision

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06:30..............Wanted Down Under Revisited 07:15............... Bargain Hunt 08:00..................Great British Railway Journeys 08:30......... Lose Weight and Get Fit with Tom Kerridge 09:00............ BBC News at 9 10:00... Victoria Derbyshire 11:00..BBC Newsroom Live 13:00.................Walks of Life 14:00........World’s Sneakiest Animals 15:00....................... Red Rock 15:45.......Full Steam Ahead 16:45............ Blue Planet UK 17:15............................Flog It! 18:00.....Richard Osman’s House of Games 18:30............. Great Asian Railway Journeys 19:00................. Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 20:00..........Secrets of the Museum 21:00.............Hospital watch 22:00....................... Mum 22:30..............Newsnight 23:10..................Weather 23:15....................Win the Wilderness: Alaska

06:00............. Good Morning Britain 09:00......................... Lorraine 12:30............ Loose Women 13:30............. ITV Lunchtime News 13:55..... ITV News London

06:00...................... Chidlrens’ TV

07:20................. King of Queens

09:15 .......................Jeremy Vine 11:15 .........................Paddington Station 24/7

07:50 ........................ Emmerdale

15:59.................. ITV London

08:10............... Everybody Loves Raymond

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

09:10 ..................................Frasier

12:10 ..........5 News Lunchtime

09:20......................... Superstore

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

10:10 ...............Undercover Boss Canada

12:15 .........................GPs: Behind Closed Doors

09:45......................... Superstore

11:05...............Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA

13:10.................................. Access

11:15 .............. Dress to Impress

12:00................Channel 4 News

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

12:05 .........Find it, Fix it, Flog it

14:15 ...........Sinister Seduction

13:05 ......................... Posh Pawn

16:00................................ Friends

19:30...................Tonight

14:10....................... Countdown

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

20:00............ Emmerdale

15:00........... A Place in the Sun

17:30....................... Neighbours

20:30........... Save Money: Lose Weight

16:00.... A New Life in the Sun

18:00......... Home and Away

17:00.................... Couples Come Dine with Me

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

15:00......................... Tenable

18:00................. ITV News London 18:30 ........... ITV Evening News 19:00............ Emmerdale

21:00...... Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King and Weather

22:30................ ITV News London 22:45..........Grantchester 23:45................ Cold Feet

In Aintree Hospital’s major trauma centre, a 15-strong team is trying to save the life of a young man who has just arrived by emergency helicopter. He has been stabbed in the chest - one of three stabbings to arrive during the day. It’s a race against time as he’s rushed for emergency surgery. Three and a half miles away in the heart of the city centre, The Royal Liverpool Hospital provides emergency care for ten of the most deprived areas in the UK. The Royal deals with an increasing number of ‘frequent fliers’ - patients who return multiple times and who put extra strain on the system.

09:20............ A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

07:00.... RSPCA Animal Rescue

06:30 .......................Monkey Life 08:00.................. Dog Whisperer

10:00 .............American Pickers 11:00 .............American Pickers

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

12:00 ..........Cop Car Workshop

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

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

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

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

15:00............................MacGyver

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

16:30.................. Modern Family 17:00.................... The Simpsons

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

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

18:55 .....................Car S.O.S

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

19:55............... Escape to the Chateau: DIY

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

23:00.......... 999: What’s Your Emergency?

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

10:00.............................. Brit Cops: Frontline Crime

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

22:00.........New Amsterdam

08:00 .............American Pickers 09:30 ........Storage Hunters UK

16:25......................Four in a Bed

21:00...............Phil Spencer’s Stately Homes

07:10 .............................. Cops UK: Bodycam Squad

09:00...........Stop, Search, Seize

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

20:00.................. A League of Their Own 21:00..................... The Heist 22:00................... The Russell Howard Hour 23:00.......... An Idiot Abroad

07:00.............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show

06:30.................................. Cheers

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

Hospital BBC2, 21.00

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

of fabulous prizes by defeating four celebrities – Katherine Ryan, Kieron Richardson, Denise Van Outen and Lauren Steadman - in a series of silly games based on the unusual abilities the celebs believe they possess.

10:00.............. This Morning

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

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

Iain Stirling’s CelebAbility The hilarious Iain Stirling is joined by team captain Stacey ITV2, 22.05 Solomon as she leads a group friends looking to win a slew

15:00................. Sin City Motors 16:00 ............................. Top Gear 17:00 ............................. Top Gear 18:00 ................................ QI 19:00.......... Richard Osman’s House of Games 19:40..... Would I Lie to You? 20:20..... Would I Lie to You? 21:00................................. QI 22:00.................... Room 101 22:40.................... Room 101 23:20......................... Would I Lie to You?

18:00............. The Simpsons 18:30................... Hollyoaks 19:00......... Channel 4 News 20:00............. The Secret Life of the Zoo 21:00........................ Hunted 22:00.................. First Dates 23:05......... 24 Hours in A&E

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

19:00........... Tony Robinson: Coast to Coast 20:00............ Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun

08:20............ Coronation Street

10:15....................... Dinner Date 12:15 ........................ Emmerdale 12:45 ............Coronation Street 13:15 ............Coronation Street 13:50 .............................. The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:45 .......................Dinner Date 15:50 .............. Dress to Impress 16:50 ...................... Take Me Out 18:00.... You’ve Been Framed! 20:00....Two and a Half Men 20:30....Two and a Half Men

21:00...... Hoarders: Trapped By My Trash

21:00..................Love Island

22:00........Addicted to Food: Breaking the Cycle

22:50.................. Family Guy

23:05.................. Curvy Girls: Stripped Bare

22:05............Celebability

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23:15.................. Family Guy 23:45............ American Dad!

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February

‘Pianísimo’ – Creativa Música Panhispánica

The Adán Martín Auditorium Chamber Music Hall is offering the Pianísimo concert as part of the 2020 programme of Creativa Música Panhispánica, a project promoting composers from the Spanish-speaking world, including the Canary Islands, from the nineteenth century to the present. In this concert, pianist Javier Laso will perform works by Federico Mompou, Frédéric Chopin, Manuel de Falla, Alberto Ginastera and Teobaldo Power. 16th February Adan Martin Auditorium, Santa Cruz www.auditoriodetenerife.com

February

Jazz in the Hall

As part Jazz in the Hall, the foyer of El Sauzal Theatre is playing host to a concert by Manu on the Rocks, mixing a variety of styles: R&B, soul, hip hop and jazz. Manu will come on stage alongside Ioné de la Cruz (bass guitar), Fernando Angulo (drums) and Luigi Ciammariconi (piano, keyboard).

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February

La Siervita Festival

February

Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2020

Carnival is Tenerife’s most popular festival, especially in the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This year, the Carnival theme will be American lifestyles in the 1950s. For about two weeks, starting on 19 February, the streets get filled with joyous bunches of people in colourful fancy dresses. Carnival activities include the Carnival Queen Gala (19 February), the Opening Parade (21 February), the Rhythm and Harmony Krewes Contest (22 February), the Day Celebrations (23 and 29 February), the Big Carnival Parade, or Coso Apoteosis del Carnaval (25 February), the Burial of the Sardine (26 February) and the Afilarmónica NiFú-NiFá Concert and Big Fireworks Show (1 March).

As usual at this time of year, the streets of La Laguna are getting ready for one of the most important religious festivals on the island. María de León, aka Sor María de Jesús or La Siervita, was a lay sister born in El Sauzal. She died in 1731. She is associated with numerous miracles. On the occasion of the anniversary of her death, on 15 February, her incorrupt body is shown to her devotees. The festival begins with the 9th La Sierva Walk, at 8.30am. At 5pm, the Convent of Santa Catalina in La Laguna will host the Special Mass and Flower Offering, followed by the Procession of La Sierva’s Baby Jesus. At 6pm, there will be a Memorial Mass at the La Sierva de Dios House Museum on the occasion of the 289th anniversary of Sor María de Jesús’s death. Finally, on 16 February at 5pm, the Convent of Santa Catalina will host Mass and welcome the people in El Sauzal to take a look at La Sierva’s incorrupt body. 15th - 16th February El Sauzal www.elsauzal.es

February

5th The Run Colors 2020

19th february - 1st march www.carnavaldetenerife.com 20th February, 20.30 El Sauzal www.elsauzal.es

February

Paint workshop

Los Realejos is playing host to a new The Run Colors, a colourful, fun sporting event coinciding with Carnival. Beginning at 5pm, the race covers 2.5 kilometres around Plaza Santa Agustín. Last year, it drew over 500 racers, and it is expected to be equally popular this year. The Run Colors offers runners the chance of having fun while working out, and this is why it is so popular. 23rd february, 5pm los realejos

Betty Arten Gallery brings Pouring techniques to learn, in the Arona Farmer Market. Open to everyone.

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Arona market

golden mile, las Americas

Activate sports club

FB: Taller Pouring Tríptico

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February

Activate talent show

Does your little one have a talent worth sharing with the world? Bring them to Activate Sports Club on the 29th of February and enjoy a memorable free event! Playing an instrument, singing or even telling jokes... If they love being on stage, you can’t miss our Activate Talent Show! There’ll be amazing prizes for the winners! Fancy coming? Then sign up by phoning 822 070 037 or send us an email to info@ activatesportsclub.com

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KEDDY’S Entertainment always enjoy introducing artistes. We are delighted to feature the extremely lovely and very talented Michelle Almgill. Born in Yorkshire in 1992, she started dancing at the tender age of two! This was for Arena entertainments, a dance company based in Hull. Michelle was the youngest member of Cottingham Troupe Majorettes. Over the next five years, Michelle performed in numerous parades and competitions, winning countless medals and trophies. “I was seven years old when my family moved here to Tenerife,” she said. “Every Sunday, my sister and I would dance in a show, and we were called The Twirl girls. I began to sing, and performed, occasionally, with other artistes. This enabled me to incorporate and appreciate a whole range of different styles of music. “Being really young, and surrounded by so many artistes, gave me such insight. I was like a sponge, soaking it all up! I have been able to build myself a huge repertoire. “I began with Millie Brown’s My Boy Lollipop, and growing up I enjoyed listening to Mariah Carey, Tina Turner and Celine Dion. I am a huge fan of all divas, and I adore singing and love performing.” Michelle won the popular Tenerife Pop Idol contest, at the age of 11, and was the youngest contestant. The contest was organised and run by that fabulous radio station, Tenerife OasisFm! In 2008, Michelle was third runner up of the Young Promises competition in Arona. Although she is so young, she has always been highly motivated, and her passion and commitment shine through. Singing and performing is in her blood! It was only when she was 16 that she could finally start working properly as a singer. Her first show was a tribute to Queen. Michelle decided to leave high school early, without finishing her exams. She was soon in demand, and began

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nutrition, and personal trainer, to name but a few! She has been trained in, and can perform, many various dance styles, and has attended and run individual classes, in a range of various dance schools. Michelle started singing lessons in 2011, training with a selection of different singing teachers. For years, Michelle was interested in being part of the famous Gatsby Dinner Show in Barcelona. She attended the 2018 audition, and was selected, out of the many attendees, for the 2018-2019 Winter season. It was truly an unforgettable experience for her. singing every night in different hotels. She knew in her heart that this was the only career for her! Since then she has gone from strength to strength, participating in major productions in auditoriums, at big events, parties, clubs, beach clubs, boat parties, dinner shows, weddings, town halls, bars and many hotels, performing with groups, and as a solo artiste. Michelle’s repertoire is enormous. She loves to be as versatile as possible, singing in many different styles. Her favourite genres are House

and RnB. She also likes to sing Motown, Disco, RocknRoll and Pop. Michelle returned to adult school at the age of 21, to finish off her studies. She then successfully completed a degree in tourism at the Institute of Adeje. She was rewarded with a scholarship in Germany. In 2018, she spent three months in a beautiful town in northern Germany,which was “a really unique experience”. Michelle’s hobbies include keeping fit and sport, and she has completed several sports and training courses, such as gym monitor, sports

Michelle was here in sunny Tenerife all last summer, performing in many different places, including the Hard Rock Hotel, since it opened, and in the Hard Rock Café. She has also worked with the orquesta of Adeje in the Adeje summer town party, and sung in one of the most well known beach clubs, Le Club, and Nightclub Papagayo Beach Club. A few months ago, Scandal, a new dinner show, began here in Tenerife. Michelle is the main singer and co-host. “I am just loving all of these experiences,” she said. Michelle plans to continue travelling, seeing the world, and working as a singer. Currently, she is learning the piano, and would love to learn about production. Then she will be able to create her very own music! Keddy’s Entertainment have no doubt that Michelle will continue to be hugely successful, in whatever future ventures are in store for her. Like us, we are sure you wish her every success. From all of us here at Keddy’s Entertainment, enjoy whatever you’re doing. Happy Valentine’s day! You can also check out our website keddysentertain ment.com, or follow us on Facebook @keddysentertain mentpage

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Deaf Liverpool man Beyond the grave! fights trial as he can only lip-read Scouse Pension scammers have collected over €6m so far

A DEAF British man, wanted in Spain, claims he will not get a fair trial because, he says: “I can only lip-read Scouse.” Harry Meadows, 39, is set to stand trial for his part in a UK gang’s crime spree, blowing up cash machines on the Costa del Sol. The father is fighting attempts to haul him before a Spanish judge, according to the Liverpool Echo. A report by the Merseyside paper claims Spanish officials have expressed concerns that Meadows could be exaggerating his condition “deliberately”. Meadows is wanted for his role in a British gang, who netted €350,000 from blowing up cash machines with hand-made explosives, between Marbella and Malaga. The Liverpool man and his cronies are alleged to have targeted ATMs at 14 banks, between 2013 and 2014. Spanish prosecutors are keen to extradite Meadows to Spain,

THE Guardia Civil were forced to attend an incident on the TF-1 on Wednesday night, after receiving several reports of a vehicle being driven in the wrong direction, in the Adeje municipality. Telephone calls were made directly to the Guardia at around 10.30pm, and officers rushed to the area to intercept the vehicle before there was any serious damage. These wrong-way drivers are considered to be unfamiliar with the road signs, or under the influence of drink or drugs, as well as the small few with suicidal intentions.

alongside five other suspects, who, reports the Echo, “are in UK prisons”. Meadows, who denies the allegations against him, had already served three months in a Spanish prison, before returning to the UK. Despite a judge approving an extradition order at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in 2018, there is still an ongoing legal battle. At the High Court in 2019,

Meadows’ lawyer argued that he “required a specialist lip-speaker who could pronounce words, and shape lips, to produce a Liverpool accent, which is a specialism rare in England, and rarer still in Spain”. His defence rests on the fact that he never learned sign language and is, therefore, “unfit” to stand trial in Spain, because he can’t lip-read Spanish.

Guardia race to halt a wrong-way driver

Breath-taking BA flight records fastest time ever AS powerful winds of 90mph swept across the UK last Saturday, causing heavy disruption to travel, Storm Ciara’s adverse weather conditions enabled a flight by British Airways to claim a record time.

The flight, from New York to London, took just 4hrs 56mins last Saturday night, reaching speeds of up to 800mph. That led to its Boeing 747 breaking the fastestever, subsonic, New York-London crossing time. Flightradar24, an online flighttracking service, reported that the British Airways Boeing 747, flying from JFK airport, reached

Heathrow in an astonishing time, overtaking the previous record set by Norwegian Airways, which took 5hrs 13mins in January 2018. It led to British Airways now regaining, from Norwegian, the fastest subsonic NY-London crossing. The plane reached its fastest ground speed of 825mph over Newfoundland at about 35,000ft, according to the online tracking service. A statement by British Airways read: “We always prioritise safety over speed records. But our highly-trained pilots made the most of the conditions to get customers back to London, well ahead of time.” The average flight time for the journey is usually around 6hrs 13mins. But Saturday’s 250mph winds in the jet stream allowed the plane to increase its pace.

POLICE have launched an investigation into a €6m pension scam, involving over 50 people who have died. And, so far, the Department of Social Security staff have uncovered several scams. A National Police spokesman said 55 cases were recorded during 2019 alone, and, in total, investigators have found €6.4m withdrawn, illegally, from deceased people’s pension accounts. Statistics showed that the main culprits of the withdrawals were family members close to the deceased, often spouses, children or grandchildren. It wasn’t always deceased accounts, either, because some accounts were those of elderly people living abroad, in countries including South and North America, as well as some European countries, During the investigation, detectives researched: *12,586 improper payments

*75 bank accounts *3 cases with more than €100,000 defrauded *40 pensions which were more than 10 years old *22 deaths, which occurred before 2000 *11 deaths of Spanish pensioners, which occurred abroad. In one case, a woman, whose mother passed away years prior, used an “actress” to continue withdrawing cash from her pension fund, using false documentation and collecting a total of nearly €74,000. Another was a bank employee, who used his knowledge of the system to claim the payments of a previous client who died. He forged cash receipts and log records, and used other elderly clients to fool his colleagues. In total, 11 people have so far been arrested, and a further 25 are under investigation, across 21 provinces throughout the country.

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KittyCatz News

Race to help cats

IT’S posh hats and Pimms on Cheltenham Ladies Race Day, for the KittyCatz first event of the year, on 11th March. The Waterfall on Golf Del Sur is our venue for this charity event, and you will be greeted with a complimentary glass of Pimms, in time for the Queen’s arrival at the races. The afternoon starts from 12.30pm, where you can view the fabulous display of prizes to be won, during the day. All the races, starting from 13.30, will be shown on large television screens, so you do not miss out on any of the excitement. KittyCatz are offering a free race ticket to anyone who brings a copy of any Canarian Weekly. Our star prize of an overnight stay, with breakfast, has been donated by Samantha and Simon, the owners of Ziggy’s Bed and Breakfast, in Vilaflor. This wonderful star prize will be drawn after the last race. In true race-day tradition, there is a prize for the best-dressed, which includes a designer Ted Baker bag, and other goodies. The fun isn’t over when the last race is run. Tenerife Entertainment Awards’ winner, Lucas Alexander, has agreed to do a one-off charity performance for us. He’s just come back from a tour of the US, and we are very lucky and grateful to accept his offer of support. If you haven’t heard him sing, you are in for a treat! There are more prizes to be won, by joining in with Name the Teddy, straw draws and pledge envelopes, for our mystery prizes. All funds raised will help us pay our vet bills. Although we are a small team, we can incur large vet charges. Each year, we take in a lot of sick cats and kittens, including many that need expensive operations. Last year, we helped cats and kittens with all sorts of conditions, from leg amputations to eye removals, and the usual viruses related to abandoned kittens. So, grab a fascinator, put on your lucky pants, and join us in the winner’s enclosure. Follow our work on Facebook, and our website: www. kittycatz.net

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K9 Animal News ABOUT six months ago, this beautiful young girl was brought to us at K9. We gave her the name Terk. When she arrived, she was about seven months old, which was still very young. Terk didn’t have a great start in her short life, and was left at the police station in Granadilla. A gentleman named David saw her and brought her to K9. We did learn that she had been abused, so we knew that she would need a lot of love and attention. We didn’t know a huge amount of what exactly happened, just that some damage had already been done to her. Terk is a very energetic, playful dog, and sometimes this can be a bit much for other dogs and people. It isn’t her fault that she can be a bit overwhelming, so we are looking for a calm and patient new owner, for her to show her love, train with her on a one-to-one basis, and help her to learn and focus on you. She does enjoy playing with other dogs, who also want to play, but, sometimes, she can be a little rough for them. One of our volunteers likes to take her to the local dog park, where she can run around and play with other dogs. She is currently sharing with two,

Terk needs a home!

large, male dogs, and we have noticed that she can be territorial over her food, something she may have developed as a really-young puppy, and was never trained not to be. Her new owner must be willing to train her and spend time with her. If you enjoy long walks, or even running, she would love to tag along with you, and it would also help her burn up some of the energy she has. She is still very young, so does need to be shown things, step by step. Being in the kennels is a very stressful place for Terk, and she can get easily frustrated, which can lead to unwanted behaviour. We put her in the large kennel across the road from the main kennels, to give her space to run. This does help, so, ideally, someone who has the space for her to be

Live Paws News

Sad little Bambino

BAMBINO is a small, mixed-breed dog, and is approximately three years old. He was found abandoned, with no microchip. He’s really sweet, and loves to play. He’s very loving towards people, and good with other dogs. We soon realised he had been a house dog, because he really didn’t want to make a mess in his kennel. He’s good on the lead, and loves to go for a walk. He has been neutered, microchipped and vaccinated, and is waiting for his new, forever home. Please contact us to ask questions, or to meet him.

Molly’s Animal News

Aren’t they lovely?

THESE gorgeous puppies are ready for foster homes, or, even better, loving forever homes. They are nearly eight weeks old, and still with their mother. They have big stunning eyes, are amazingly cute and curious, and ready to see more of the world. They will grow up to be mediumsized, around 20kg, with flat coats. Contact Molly’s Animal Care and Adoption Centre to arrange viewings. Tel: 667 62 18 75, or check out our Facebook page, for more pictures.

able to run a lot, would be perfect. As we said, she likes to play with other dogs, so another dog in the house could work, and they could become the best of friends, thus helping Terk to learn more and more about dog behaviour. She really does need a second chance because she was neglected and abandoned, through no fault of her own, and has missed out of the important first few months of positive socialisation, as a puppy. It will take some time and training, but she is a very sweet girl, who is really misunderstood. Can you help her? Can you show this beautiful girl that she can be loved? Please come and meet her at K9, any day, between 9.30am1.30pm, on Calle Chimbesque between Las Chafiras and Las Zocas. Call us on 667 638 468, or email info@k9tenerife.com.

Accion del Sol News

The kids had fun!

LAST week saw the children from La Mantanza school, in the north of the island, visiting our refuge, to take part in our educational programme. The children were from 3 years old. At the end of their visit, a little boy came up to us and said that only people with no hearts leave dogs on the streets. Not a truer word could be spoken. No dog deserves that. Please be responsible owners and sterilise your pets, and don’t let them breed. The refuge is full of over 200 dogs, all looking for loving new homes. Please do come and visit us, if you are interested in adopting a dog. 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, 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, which is just after the El Medano junction. Head for the giant windmills, and you’ll find us in the buildings on the right-hand side. E-mail the refuge at teneriffa@ aktiontier.org or, for further details, visit our Facebook page: action tier Accion del Sol.

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Nothing fishy about sardines SARDINES are often called the healthiest fish, and some experts call them a natural multivitamin. They’re highly nutritious, and cost less than most other protein sources. Health benefits Sardines are a tiny fish with a very big nutrient profile! In fact, very few other foods pack the same amount of nutrients, per ounce. Canned sardines are one of the few super-healthy, budget-friendly portable “fast foods” out there, and don’t carry the same mercury risk as bigger fish do. Calcium and phosphorus Sardines (even canned ones) are great, because they are

one of the few animal foods that we still consume every bit of, including the bones and skin. These “odd bits” of the fish contain important vitamins and minerals, including a great dose of calcium from the bones. One can contains about a third of the recommended daily amount of calcium, in a highlyabsorbable form. Phosphorus is an important mineral for bone and tooth

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of vitamins, protein and omega-3. Low in mercury Heavy metal contamination is an understandable concern, when consuming fish. Thankfully, sardines are considered to be one of the safest fish to consume, because of their small size. Sardines eat plankton, and are at the bottom of the ocean food chain. This means that they contain much less mercury, and other heavy

metals, than larger fish such as tuna. Ways to eat sardines *Straight out of the can, with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice *On healthier crackers, with a little bit of cheese *On a Caesar salad, with home-made or avocado oil Caesar dressing *Mashed into half of an avocado, with a squeeze of fresh lemon *In place of tuna in “tuna salad”, with home made mayo, mustard and pickles *With cottage cheese and hot sauce *Fisherman’s eggs - bake sardines with onions, eggs and spices *Scrambled into eggs, and topped with Hollandaise sauce *Mix canned sardines with some chopped red onions and olives

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Mountain of a task

STORM Ciara apart, the calima that arrived here early last week was one of the worst I have experienced in my 23 years on the island.

There was a point when we couldn’t see the mountains or the coast. And, of course, it caused a lot of disruption to the golfing week, and to our health: sore throats, coughing, watery eyes, etc. I really feel for the people who come to the islands for holidays, and to play golf. But, sadly, there’s nothing we can do. A calima is the warm/hot easterly wind from Africa, which brings warm temperatures. As well as the dust and sand as the humidity falls and the temperature rises, and holds the dusty atmosphere, it also whips up the wind to a pretty scary blow; so much so that for safety to us golfers, the course closes. I do know that the Adeje Yellow Shirts had their Tuesday game cancelled. But by the Thursday, when I play with the Rabbits, it had almost gone. On that point, are you a PIN IN or PIN OUT golfer? I’m asking because the rules say that you can now have the flag-stick left in, taken away, or attended by your playing partners. But you must decide before making the stroke. I did just that on Thursday. I had the flag-stick left in and the ball struck the stick. But, instead of dropping in the hole, it perched itself right on the rim and stayed there (not even a gust of wind would blow it in), so I had to tap the ball in for another shot. However, in future I am going back to my old ways and will have the flag taken out. Talking about golf rules, of which there are many, on a light-hearted note, here are a couple from PGA 2020 RULE CHANGES FOR GOLFERS 50 + RULE 4 c7: If a putt passes over the hole without dropping, it is deemed to have dropped. The Law of Gravity supersedes the rules of Golf (that’s me). RULE 7G 15: There is no penalty for a ball in a water hazard, because golf balls should float, and senior players should not be penalised for any of the manufacturers’ shortcomings. At the moment, the Los Largos ground staff are draining a couple of the lakes, and the number of golf balls in this black, thick, smelly mud, will bring a tear to your eye. I know, because I’ve hit enough of them enough in there. And talking of Rules, I spotted this on the BBC website: “There could be turbulent times for golf, and the waters could, potentially, become even more choppy as the game’s governing bodies reveal that measures are needed to limit the length balls travel off the tee.” After signalling an intention to put brakes on the

distance players can smash their drives, the R&A and United States Golf Association (USGA), who set the sport’s rules, now need more of the game’s key stakeholders to buy into the project. With club and ball manufacturers, as well as leading professional tours, having expressed long-standing reluctance to embrace such moves, rule-makers can expect significant challenges to win them over. This comes at a time when organisations such as the PGA and European Tour are flexing their muscles to fight off the proposed Premier Golf League, with talk of a £183m prize fund to lure 48 of the world’s best players. It may lead to alterations to club and ball specifications, to limit their future effectiveness, as well as local rules, potentially, being introduced for certain courses and competitions. For years, distance has been one of golf’s most controversial topics. Many argue that the game’s character has been destroyed by saucepanheaded drivers, propelling hi-tech modern balls vast distances. The report states: “In 1995, the top-20 longest-hitters in elite, male competition, averaged 278 yards off the tee. By last year, that figure had risen to 310 yards. Longer distances, longer courses, playing from longer tees and longer times to play, are taking golf in the wrong direction.” The report concludes: “However, there are many interpretations of what “the right thing” might be, and debate will rage over coming months. It seems that the need for eventual consensus has never been greater. Anyway, on a lighter note, some of the results from last week shows how much we enjoy our days on the golf course. For instance, last Saturday’s Rabbits’ winner of the Stapleford was Janice Robinson, a lovely lady who is awaiting a knee operation and has her knee strapped up, But she went out there and gave it her all with 47points, off a 34 handicap. Heaven only knows what she will be like with a new knee! Well played Janice. Here are a few more results Costa Adeje Rabbits G/S Sat 8th: 1st, John Mcdonnell, 42pts, hdc 26; 2nd, Steven Swallow, 40pts, hdc 15; 3rd, PJ Noonan, 39pts, hdc 13. Well played John, it’s about time you had a win! Adeje International (Yellow Shirts): G/C Mick Leask said Tuesday’s round had been cancelled for safety, because of the weather. Sat 8th:1st, Michael Riley, 40pts, h17; 2nd, David Knowles, 35pts, h24; 3rd, Mike Setch, 35pts, h10. Peanuts G/S, Thur 6th Feb, Peter Burgoyne Trophy: 1st, Sam McGregor, 37pts, h9; 2nd, James Jones, 35pts, h18; 3rd, Terry Davies, 34pts, h12. I had an email from Legends G/S George, following the society’s sad news that members James Duffy (Saturday) and Alan Gray (Monday) had passed away. To celebrate their lives and passion for the Society, a 3-club Memorial Challenge was played at Los Palos on Friday. The 19 members started their game with a oneminute round of applause for Alan and Jimmy, Some excellent golf was played and the winner was Clive, 45pts, with Graham just one point behind. RIP James and Alan. I also received a message from Tony Pearce, from the Amarilla Amigos G/S, who play on Amarilla golf course on Wednesdays, so we look forward to their news and results.

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We’re still in the Pink! THERE were a few surprises on Week 23, but I’ll start with Div 2 for a change, and, as usual, Pink Elephant leading the charge.

Marilyns v Pink Elephant Can’t tell you much about it, except that Marilyns went the same way of many other teams against Pink Elephant, and, although there were, apparently, some close games, it was 8-0 to the visitors. Clouseau’s v Sundowners The away team started best, winning the first two matches, but Clouseau’s fought back to lead 3-2. They shared the doubles, so the home team needed the trebles for a draw, and they managed it. Picasso’s v Naughty Nautas Picasso’s went into a 4-0 lead against visiting Naughty Nautas, Joe offered some resistance to make it 4-1, but the resistance ended there, and it finished 7-1. Ourplace Breakaways v Palms Sports Bar Can’t tell you much about this one, either, except that everyone had a good night, and the visitors won 5-3. Scooters&Chevys B v Ourplace Playgirls Another match with no details supplied, but, apparently, it was a long, long night, which ended with a 5-3 home win. Club Activo v Pas O Nadas As usual, I’ll leave this one to Graham: “Activo 5–3, trebles to Activo! What an interesting night, full of ups and downs! Sheena played her socks off, and so did Tony! And pod is always dangerous! Great night. Thank you! The Club House v Emerald Lounge Rounding off Div 2, The Club House were at home to Emerald Lounge, and they went into a 2-0 lead. It was looking ominous for the Emerald. But Matt stopped the rot, and Andy backed it up by topping Charlie, who was unbeaten in the singles all season. There were some extremely close games, and it could have gone either way. It came down to Emerald needing the trebles for a draw, but it wasn’t to be, finishing 5-3 to the home team. Ourplace Playboys v Sandys Bandits The Playboys shot into a 4-0 lead, but Trish took the last singles game, to make it 4-1. Sandys took a doubles game as well, but it was too much to pull back, and the Playboys won 6-2, some consolation for Sandys: at least it couldn’t be another 16-0! Emerald B v Scooters&Chevys A This turned into a pretty long night, although the home team had only four players. Jackie F, who has a badly-broken foot, is out for the rest of the season. But they knew it was going their way when Lin not only won her first leg this season, but two more as well… and her first match! Congrats to Lin. It finished 5-3 to the home team. The Pub v Gaffers&Teamhollywood I don’t think many teams will have achieved this, but the visitors took all five singles against The Pub. It ended 6-2, and that was quite something from Gaffers. Suters 20;30 Crew v Mad Hatters John writes: “Suters 6 The Mad Hatters 2. Singles went to Suters 4-1, and the doubles also went to the home side 2-0. But the Hatters managed to snatch the trebles to make the result a bit more respectable. Some really good matches, but could have been closer with better finishing. Thanks to Suters for a good night out.” Sandy Bookie Boys v Loch Inn Bullseyes Match postponed. Pas O Nadas A v Waterfall Finally, we come to the irrepressible Pas O Nadas A, who welcomed Waterfall and did what they do to most of us mere mortals, beating them 8-0. But as Susan wrote on Facebook: “The result was expected, but a really great night. We played a team of gentlemen. Thanks guys!”

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CD Tenerife TENERIFE first visited Almendralejo to play Extremadura in the 1954/55 season, but they have never brought three points home!

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CDT break Extremadura curse in six-goal thriller! Extremadura UD 2 CD Tenerife 4

In fact, there have been 14 trips, resulting in a total of three points, with three draws and just two goals scored. But last Saturday, Baraja and his men, with their new-found form and confidence, broke this curse in emphatic style. Tenerife not only secured the three points, but scored four goals… and that tally could easily have been more! In their best performance of the Baraja era, the blanquiazules proved that in the Second Division, you can play good football and get important results, because their technical merit goes beyond the figures. Baraja has been ruthless, cleaning the changing room of what he considered to be “football waste”. He has managed to transfer his ideas to players like Nikola Sipcic, a different footballer now after his disastrous start to the season, and to Shaq Moore, who has grown in confidence, playing an important part in the transformation. The coach took a no-nonsense approach to this match, sticking with his favoured 4-4-2 and a starting XI which hasn’t changed much, apart from Ortolá in goal for the injured Dani Hernández. A strong back-four of Munoz, Sipcic, Alberto and Luis Pérez, had Nahuel, Aitor Sanz, Luis Milla and Shaq Moore in front of them, with no starting place for Suso, who was on the bench, and up-front, Dani Gomez and Joselu, the two in-form strikers. As the game started, it was plain to see that neither side wanted to give anything away, and the first 20 minutes was pretty uneventful, except for a yellow card for Extremadura forward Alex Alegria. All that changed, however, in the 27th minute, when CDT broke down the left with Alex Munoz, who

beat his man and put over a cross. It was deflected to the far post, where Shaq Moore, in a race with the defender, managed to toe-poke the ball past Casto to put Tenerife ahead. After this, all hell seemed to break loose and the game became frantic. But Baraja told his men to stay calm, be patient, and not make any silly mistakes… and it paid off! Dani Gomez received the ball wide right, and did really well to hold it up as he headed into the area. He then took on three Extremadura players, whose frustration showed through, and Pardo brought him down to concede a penalty. Luis Milla stepped up to take it and calmly sent the keeper the wrong way, making it 2-0 to the visitors with 39 minutes gone. Baraja didn’t make any half-time changes, and CDT’s players came out for the next 45 minutes with a spring in their step. They knew Extremadura would have to bring the game to them, and that it would be a tough, physical second half. In the 56th minute, what should have been a good

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chance for the home team turned into disaster. Nono floated a cross into the Tenerife area, looking for Alegria, who swung for the ball, kicking Joselu in the process. As both players went to the ground, Extremadura claimed a penalty. But, quite rightly, the referee said No, and gave Alegria his second yellow card of the afternoon, sending him off to reduce the home team to 10 men. Yet they continued to try to find a way through, and six minutes later, VAR helped them get a penalty, after a handball by Sipcic during a challenge on Nono. Extremadura’s man of the match wasted no time in placing the ball on the spot and halving the deficit by beating Ortolá, just! The keeper got his fingertips to the ball, but not enough the prevent the home side from making it 2-1. In times gone by, Tenerife heads would have gone down at this point, and nerves would have kicked in. But this new-look CDT stayed calm, played football and, 13 minutes later, they were rewarded. Right-back Luis Perez had a great run down the wing, taking advantage of the overlap, and put over a low, hard cross that Dani Gomez met on the far post and blasted past Casto to make it 3-1 after 76 minutes. By now, Baraja was signalling to his players from the technical area to stay in formation and see out the game for a famous victory. But Extramadura, who didn’t want the record to go, continued to press. But this was to be their downfall because, in the 83rd minute, Tenerife broke with a counter-attack, and sub Javi Munoz played an excellent through-ball to Dani Gomez. He beat his man brilliantly, and slotted it home for his second and his team’s fourth of the day: 4-1 to CDT! This was, effectively, game over, and although Pinchi scored a conciliatory goal in the last minute after an Ortolá mistake, Tenerife had achieved an historic win, and are now six matches unbeaten, if you include their cup games. It was a fantastic result, lifting them to 14th in the table, and leaving Extremadura deeply in the relegation zone. It’s a good time to be a Tenerife fan right now, and Ruben Baraja is settling his squad and achieving their potential, especially as there are still key players injured. Their next two games are at home, starting with Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, and a couple of wins could really push them up the table. If you’ve never been to Santa Cruz to see them play, do yourself a favour and go!

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