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S THE WEATHER WARMS up so the town council in Torrevieja is setting out its plans for arts and culture in April, May and June. Torrevieja is blessed with several locations where events can take place. With the Virgen del Carmen, Teatro Municipal de Torrevieja, Palacio de la Música, the Eras de la Sal and the AuditorioInternacional all hosting events for a variety of audiences.

At present the Teatro Municipal is still closed. However, the department are keen to explain that this is only a temporary measure and once the problems that resulted in its closure have been addressed, the theatre will be back in its usual role, hopefully in June. It is sadly missed as there is no other inside

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Plenty to do in Torrevieja this spring Introducing the cultural programme for Spring venue that is capable of hosting the plays and dances that it traditionally has.

Although the Virgen del Carmen can accommodate smaller perform-ances, it

does not have the acoustics or capacity of the Municipal theatre.

Frederico is personal assistant to the councillor for arts and culture; Alejandro

Blanco. He is passionate about ensuring that as many people in the town can take part in events as possible. One of the council’s goals is to ensure that

programmes and notices are translated into English. It is acknowledged that it’s not only the British community that would benefit from this. Having staff at the main tourist attractions too who are able to communicate in English is seen as an important development by the council.

‘We want a fresh approach to arts and culture in the town,’ explains Frederico.

‘There has been a tendency to stick with the same events and involve the same people. We want to open this up and attract new ideas and groups. We need to make better use of the weather we have here and the fact that we can bring art and culture into the street. I’d like to see more variety and more young people too.’ Many young people will be pleased to hear that there are still plans for the Electromar festival to take place. There had been some doubts about this event but it anticipated that it will still happen.

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BITE SIZE Tenerife tragedy as NEWS: building collapses Motorhomes allowed Following a complaint about motorhomes parked in Punta Salaret in Torrevieja, a full investigation has taken place by the police. The local police have researched the situation as well as visiting the vans and conclude that they are not breaking any law.

The vans are in accordance with traffic law and have all the relevant documents. The situation was reported to the mayor of Torrevieja, Jose Manuel Dolon who made the announcement in a press release. The mayor went on to explain that although there are rules that can be broken by campervans and motorhomes, this was not happening in these cases. Those using the vans inspected were fully compliant with the law.

The bodies of two women have been found among the rubble of an apartment block that collapsed on the island of Tenerife on Thursday morning.

A total of five people are still unaccounted for in the ongoing search by emergency services.

The first victim was recovered from the ruins of the building on the evening of the tragedy, while the second body, of a 40-year-old woman, was discovered in the early hours of Friday.

Seven other people were injured, one critically.

Traffic light installation There are to be two sets of traffic lights installed in key congestion areas in the city. One will be in the access to the port in Torrevieja, opposite the casino and the other at the exit from the muelle de Levante. During the summer this part of the town is subject to a lot of traffic and the traffic lights are intended to help ease the build up of traffic that often results.

The traffic lights will work by solar energy and will be controlled from the headquarters to regulate the flow of traffic. They should be in operation from July.

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The building is located in a tourist area in the town of Arona, and some of the owners are not permanent residents, making it difficult to estimate how many people were inside at the time of the incident. However, the latest information is that the building was occupied at the time by 28 tenants, according to the Mayor of Arona, JosĂŠ JuliĂĄn Mena. So far 19 people have been found alive and seven are missing A 57-year-old woman is in a serious

condition while a 28-year-old Italian man sustained minor injuries, according to preliminary reports. A third person, a 55year-old woman, was treated after suffering a panic attack on site.

A local resident told Spanish news agency Efe that there was a smell of gas and an explosion shortly before the collapse, which took place around 9.30am.

The five-floor apartment block is located in the neighbourhood of Los Cristianos and was built 30 to 40 years ago. Only one wall remains standing, and emergency services fear it may come down, meaning they are in a race against time to find the missing occupants before the last chunk of the building collapses on top of the existing wreckage.

Their main concerns at the moment are working out the risk of the north face collapsing and the state it is in, finding anyone still missing, and evacuating neighbouring homes as a precaution.

Local Police have evacuated adjoining properties as a precaution, and have brought in specialist rescue dogs to search the rubble.

Emergency services are not looking into the cause of the disaster as yet, since they have their work cut out with more immediately-necessary actions. The Armed Forces emergency response unit has been called in, a procedure which usually only happens in the event of a major forest fire. Red Cross stations are set up on site to treat anyone found injured and to provide counselling.

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Santa Pola rescue A British couple whose mobile home ended up in the salt flats in Santa Pola have been rescued by the emergency services.

Firemen were able to evacuate the 69 year old passenger, through one of windows of the vehicle and using a ladder placed them safely on the road, to avoid the water which was rapidly rising in the vehicle.

Firemen from the Elche District Brigade carried out the laborious rescue of a British couple after when their mobile home fell into the salt flats from the N-322. The accident happened in the early afternoon after the driver of the vehicle swerved

fiercely, supposedly to avoid another vehicle, tipping his mobile home into one of the salt flats which flank the road, The rescue of the driver was more complicated, because of his reduced mobility. The 71 year old man is paraplegic and was driving the mobile home with controls adapted to his hands. He was evacuated through the roof of vehicle after the sunroof was removed by the emergency service crews. The ladder was again used to take him to a nearby embankment, from where he was lifted to the road. According to the district firemen, the man complained of one arm being hurt, possibly broken and pain in one hip.

Both the passenger and the driver were taken to hospital.

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British holiday home owners are to be repaid millions of Euros by the Hacienda, the Spanish tax authority, after people were overcharged by ‘discriminatory’ inheritance tax.

A group of British holiday home owners have been refunded €3.3 million in taxes they should never have been charged. Another €7 million euros worth of claims is still to go through the courts, after the European Court of Justice ruled that the charges were ‘discriminatory’.

The Spanish authorities raised the tax charge when a foreign owner of a home died and passed it on to their family or friends. The inheritance tax levied on non-resident homeowners usually amounted to a third of the property’s value and had to be paid within six months of inheriting.

However, 99 percent of the tax did not apply to Spanish homeowners and therefore they paid almost nothing.

On average those affected by the tax are receiving €30,000 each. Barcelona based lawyer to Luis Cuervo expects more people to now come forward to claim what they are owed.

“The repayment is not automatic, you have to come forward a file a claim,” he explained. “Anyone who paid the inheritance tax during the past five years can claim back all the tax that they paid – but doing so is a complex and daunting task only for specialised lawyers, experts in EU tax claims, as there is no single form to fill in.”

Saturday saw around 160 want-to-be lifeguards put through their paces by the Red Cross. The annual selection tests and trials were held at the local headquarters of the organisation in Guardamar to fill vacant positions for the experts that will patrol beaches across the Province of Alicante. Those who were successful are no responsible for the safety of beach-goers and swimmers during this summer.

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More than 30 Red Cross volunteers, instructors and specialists Lifesaving put the candidates through their paces with a series of tasks, trials and skills tests both in and out of the water and using an array of equipment from boats to defibrillators.

These screening tests, which for the fourth time in Alicante are made with provincial recruitment in mind, consist of three parts: a theoretical exam on knowledge of first aid ( held at the local headquarters of the Red Cross), a practical test of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (completed at the deprotivo Pavilion) and a physical test that involves swimming in the sea with rescue equipment which took place at

the Playa Centro in front of spectators and supporters. The event began at 8am and ended around 1pm.

José Luis Hernández Oliva, head of Playas de Red Cross in Guardamar and coordinator of these tests, said: “For our institution it is very important to ensure that the preventive services provided by the Red Cross are performed by professionals with experience and a solid and proven training record to ensure the safety of swimmers.

“To us quality of service is a matter of life and death.”

Paqui Molina, responsible for Human Resources, Red Cross, Alicante, said: “In order to perform these tests with provincial character it is vital to standardise the different selection criteria for the lifeguards throughout the province and offer candidates the opportunity to choose to a position, not on a beach or particular municipality, but anywhere in the province where Red Cross has a presence .”

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Norwegian officials visit Torrevieja Representatives from the Norwegian Parliament held a meeting with the mayor, José Manuel Dolon and councillors to find out more about the Norwegian community living in Torrevieja.

The representatives, including two former ministers, asked about all the issues that are worrying fellow Norwegians. They wanted to know how well their compatriots had integrated, if they were trying to learn Spanish and if they were participating in the life of the town.

There are approximately 1,575 Norwegian people living in Torrevieja with the majority being pensioners.

However, there are also some of working age and some who have launched businesses here. The mayor pointed out the importance of having effective channels of communication.

Spring Fayre in Campoverde Church The Chaplaincy Spring Fayre will be held in Campoverde Church garden and car park on Saturday April 30th from 11.00am until 2.00pm. It is expected to be a good day out for the whole family with stalls including homemade cakes, sales of t-shirts, tombola, arts and crafts, plants, toys and bric-a-brac. There will Continued on page 5

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BITE SIZE NEWS: Continued from page 4 be entertainment including folk-singing and a special performance of Sevillana Dancing.

All proceeds from the day will go to the Anglican Chaplaincy of St. Peter and St. Paul, Torrevieja. For more information about the location of the church and the working of the Chaplaincy: http://c-ofe-torrevieja.com/

Crescendo International Choir On May 7th there will be a joint concert between Crescendo International Choir and the Chivenor section of The Military Wives. It will be an afternoon of music and song that takes place in Torrevieja Christian Fellowship Church starting at 5.00pm. The tickets are €10 and the money raised will go towards the charities Royal British Legion, Torrevieja, SSAFA and the Royal British Legion UK. The choir also presents free concerts and on April 3rd performed for free on behalf of Benijofar Caritas. Following the performance the choir donated dry goods and bedding. The bucket collection raised a total of €270 which was given to Caritas.

Refuse collection workers reassured As Torrevieja moves closer to the take over of the refuse collection by the town hall as a public enterprise, the Mayor has made further announcements. The proposed saving from the municipalisation of the service is four million euros a year. Dolón explained that this now seems to be the trend to take services back into the public sector that have been privatised in the past.

Dolón spent time reassuring the current workforce that their situation will improve as a result of the change and that they will benefit from security and stability. However, the town hall will expect this to be reflected in the quality of the service they deliver.

The Age Concern bus is nearly ready to go It has been one of the most ambitious projects in the area. Raising money towards the purchase of a new mini bus for Age Concern seemed like an impossible task in the early days.

However, the value of this organisation and the determination of people to support it has shone through and now we are in the very final stages of seeing the bus on our streets.

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Anti-Islam hate crimes increase in Spain Anti-Islam hate crimes jumped more than tenfold in Spain during 2015, a key Islamic federation has announced following a series of attacks on mosques. A total of 534 anti-Islam incidents including online abuse were recorded last year, up from 48 in 2014, the president of the Spanish Federation of Islamic Religious Entities, Mounir Benjelloun, (pictured) told the Spanish press agency AFP.

“T HESE TYPES OF AGGRESSIONS INCREASE WHENEVER THERE IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE IN A E UROPEAN COUNTRY CARRIED OUT BY I SLAMIC EXTREMISTS ”, HE ADDED. He cited as examples the attack in January 2015 against satirical weekly publication Charlie Hebdo, police and a kosher supermarket in Paris that killed 17 people and the simultaneous assault on restaurants, a concert hall and football stadium in the French capital in November 2015 that left 130 dead.

Spanish police announced recently that they had identified 14 people linked to far-right groups who took part in a protest outside of Madrid’s main

mosque after last month's deadly Brussels airport and metro attacks. The protesters gathered at the Omar mosque in Madrid and placed a large placard that read: “Today Brussels, tomorrow Madrid?”

Police said prosecutors were investigating to determine if the 14 could be charged with hate crimes.

The Union of Islamic Communities of Spain issued a statement at the time saying “extremist groups” were determined to “manipulate public opinion by trying to group together and channel hate towards Muslims”.

Also last week, police in Parla, a southern Madrid suburb, said they had arrested a man linked to the far-right on suspicion of throwing red paint on the entrance of a mosque and painting swastikas on its door.

Since the Brussels attacks mosques have been vandalised in other Spanish cities such as Salamanca in the west and Granada in the south, said Riay Tatary, head of the Islamic Commission of Spain, which represents the country's 1.89 million Muslims.

Spain’s interior ministry recorded 70 hate crimes linked to religious belief last year, up from 63 in 2014.

Benjelloun said the ministry’s figure was lower because in many cases victims are often reluctant to file complaints with police and some police stations label attacks on Muslim property as vandalism instead of as a hate crime.

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Brit in domestic violence arrest in Majorca

IMF reduces Spain’s 2016 growth forecast

A British tourist, on holiday in Majorca, has been arrested after he assaulted his wife in front their two children aged two and five years old. The victim did not report the attack as her husband had threatened to kill her when he got her back to England if she did.

The aggressive Briton attacked his wife in the early hours of Friday in the presence of their two sons. The domestic violence attack took place in a hotel room in Platja de Palma at about 1.40am.

Local Police said that the abuse came to light after the hotel receptionist was alerted by guests in the adjoining rooms. Of the two people in one adjoining room, one was Portuguese and spoke perfect Spanish and English and in the other room was another Briton. Both sets of guests heard screams of ‘help me’ and could hear babies crying in the background. After the argument, the aggressor threw the victim onto the floor and tried to strangle her.

According to the victim 22 year-old Melissa, her husband Samuel then went for a 20 minute walk, but rather than cooling down, when he returned to the room he tried to strangle his wife again, although this time he was unable to do so.

The aggressor, who celebrated his 27th birthday on the holiday, was detained by Local Police officers at the Palma Bay Hotel. The man, who was on the last day of his holiday, was then transferred over to the National Police force. The following day he was placed at judicial disposition, despite the fact that his wife refused to lodge a complaint, due to the threat made on her life if she pressed charges.

Samuel Oliver M. is charged with the crime of making threats and causing injury in the family unit and for inflicting redness and marks on the neck of the victim.

Economy will grow 2.6 percent, a tenth of a point less than the world body had predicted in January. This time, the Spanish economy did not escape the general downward revisions that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been so fond of lately.

While Spain continues to be the fastestgrowing member of the advanced economies, the world body has slightly cut its growth forecast for 2016, down to 2.6 percent from the 2.7 per cent it predicted in January. For 2017, the forecast is maintained at 2.3 per cent, the same as the January report expected.

The review is part of the World Economic Outlook report, presented as an introduction to the IMF’s Spring Meetings, which are being held in Washington DC from 15th to 17th April.

Though slight, the downward revision of Spain’s growth prospects is the first since October 2013. The global situation has

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Age Concern hope to take delivery of the bus at the end of April or beginning of May. At that point there will be a big thank you to all those who have enabled this to happen across the region. We can expect a launch of the new vehicle with a spot of bubbly to celebrate.

One of the latest contributions to the appeal came from The Ladies who Lunch who donated a total of €2,000.

This sizeable donation along with the many more that came before it, means that people who find it difficult to transport themselves can continue to be helped by Age Concern.

In the meantime the fund raising will continue with a Summer Fair on Saturday May 28th at 11.00am. The fair will take place at the Age Concern Centre in Calle Paganini, La Siesta. Prize draw tickets will be available at a cost of €1 each and are available now from the centre and from charity shops. It’s hoped that everyone will rally round and give this very important charity their support.

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played a role, but so has the country’s own political uncertainty following nearly four months of a caretaker government.

The world body’s calculations are in line with those of Spanish experts, who are expecting to see 2.7 percent growth this year and 2.3 percent in 2017. In September, the Spanish government issued a more optimistic growth forecast of 3 per cent.

The IMF also says that the Spanish jobless rate will continue to hover around 19.7 percent by the end of the year, and come down to 18.3 per cent in 2017.

Since 2013, the organization presided

by Christine Lagarde has been praising the reforms made by the administration of acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, and has been continually raising the country’s growth prospects. But it has also been warning about Spain’s inability to meet its EU deficit targets. Finance Minister Cristóbal Montoro recently announced that Spain widely missed its target for 2015.

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Plenty to do in Torrevieja...

There are other improvements planned to help communication too. The department are well aware that the websites advertising events, for example at the International auditorium, are not as effective as they should be. This is one area they are targeting along with the use of social media and Facebook pages.

‘We’re also planning to improve the way that tickets are sold at the moment,’ explains Frederico. ‘You can often only buy them over very short periods of time at the venue itself. We want to enable a much more user friendly service and this is one of our priorities.’

There is a comprehensive list of

eventsin place for the coming months.

Altogether there are 92 cultural activities planned for April, May and June.

Frederico particularly draws attention to the dance workshop on Saturday 30th April from 4.00pm until 10.00pm in the Virgen del Carmen centre. This is open to the general public. On the 23rd April there is a performance of Beethoven and Mendelssohn at the Auditorio Internacional. Frederico points out that performances there are always popular with the international community. The performance starts at 7.00pm and tickets can be obtained at the box office leading up to the performance.

‘We want a fresh approach to arts and culture in the town...’

The department of arts and culture present the Spring programme

From the 21st to the 24th April there will be a Roman market on the Paseo de Vista Alegre with activities for children, craft stalls and live music. There will also be a performance of ‘Hércules el Musical’.

On the 29th, 30th and 1st May it’s a celebration of international dance. There will be contemporary dance shows, workshops, master classes and a selection of dance academies performing.

The total cost of the whole spring programme is set at €22,000 and the department and their staff hope that as many people as possible will enjoy the range of activities on offer.

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Medieval Market in Orihuela starts this week The Councillor for Festivities, Mariola Rocamora has presented the promotional poster for the latest Medieval Market which will be held on 22nd, 23rd and 24th April. This year’s event is based on a medieval theme of the Llegend of the Armengola, under the title “The legend comes true”, and marks the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the recovery of this figure in the Moors and Christians history of the city.

Councillor Rocamora, who was accompanied by President of the Association of Moors and Christians, Antonio Manuel Garcia Alcocer, the Armengola 2015, Maria Angeles Vidal and the Christian Ambassador 2016, Jose Rubio, said that the procession will take place from the esplanade of Santo Domingo to the Plaza del Carmen. Also, the official opening will be on Friday 22nd April at 11.00 am, with a parade ‘featuring groups showcasing animation, music, and theatre,’ said the Councillor, whilst Saturday at 12.00 noon opening speech from the balcony of City Hall will take place. Moreover, the Councillor of Festivities said that the closing of the Medieval Market will be celebrated

with a parade through the whole area. This will take place on Sunday 24th April beginning at 9.30pm.

The event will be divided into three zones. The first one, from the Plaza del Carmen to Colon Street, will be the ‘Christian Zone’; the second from the High Street to the Plaza Santa Lucia will be the area of entertainment and leisure; while the third area is the ‘Arab souk’ from the Plaza de Santa Lucia to Santo Domingo.

During the three days the Medieval Market will host a variety of shows and theatre performances with music, Moorish and Christian camps, craft workshops, children's activities, falconry, animal petting, outdoor concerts and tournaments.

In addition, the president of the Association of Moors and Christians announced that during the Medieval Market will take place ‘an exhibition of 25 suits of Armengolas in Sorzano Palace Tejada’ and thanked the Department of Festivities for including the medieval souk, which he said pays “homage to the heroine of Orihuela”.

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N332 road misery ahead The roads department has warned roads users that severe disruption could be in store over the next month as road works begin on the main N332 at Gran Alacant. This could cause particular problems for those drivers who use the coast road to travel to and from Alicante airport.

There are five weeks of disruption planned in order to complete repairs and restoration on bridge at Gran Alacant in Santa Pola. This will require traffic heading towards Alicante (and the airport) on the N-332 to be diverted, starting from yesterday Monday, 18th April.

This is the fourth phase of the bridge

restoration project and is estimated to take 4-5 weeks in total.

For the first two weeks, traffic towards Alicante will be diverted onto the Repsol petrol station service road while traffic towards Cartagena will not be affected.

For the following three weeks, traffic towards Alicante will still be diverted onto the petrol station service road and traffic towards Cartagena will use the left-hand Alicante lane instead. During this phase the slip road onto the N-332 towards Cartagena from the bridge will be closed off completely.

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Recognition for top-achieving children Spain scolded for not taking refugees Spain has only taken in 18 refugees since September 2015, when several European countries pledged to help people fleeing conflict in Syria. In March, the Spanish government promised to speed up that rate by accepting 467 new refugees within that same month. However, a European Commission report shows that nearly two weeks after the deadline expired, not a single one of those 467 people has actually arrived on Spanish soil. Several European institutions are rebuking Spain for these disappointing numbers, and talking about ‘a lack of willingness’ on the part of the Popular Party (PP) acting administration.

Acnur, the United Nations refugee agency, joined that chorus of critical voices in Congress recently.

Government sources told one Spanish newspaper that all relevant applications have been filed, but that no answers have been received so far.

The acting government of Mariano Rajoy, of the Popular Party (PP), is planning

to take in 32 refugees currently in Italy, but authorities there have failed to take any steps to facilitate that move, said sources at the foreign affairs ministry.

Likewise, it is willing to accept 150 refugees now in Greece, and a further 285 in Turkey, but says that multiple requests filed with Acnur, the United Nations refugee agency, have been useless.

By comparison, Portugal, whose population is four times smaller than Spain’s, has taken in 181 individuals. And countries that do not belong to the EU, such as Switzerland, Liechtenstein or Iceland, have taken in many more from Turkey. Acnur has asked the Spanish government to be more flexible with its criteria, explained the agency's representative in Spain, Francesca FrizPrguda. “Spain has all the necessary conditions to increase its figures, but must accept greater responsibility and commitment,” she told the congressional mixed committee on EU affairs.

At the end of every year, children from local primary and secondary schools are given the academic performance award.

The awards are handed out in Valencia in a prestigious event which families attend.

In order to also show appreciation for the achievement of these children, Torrevieja town hall held its own ceremony on Wednesday April 13th.

The mayor, José Manuel Dolón and the Councillor for Education, José Hurtado

welcomed the students and their families into the city hall to congratulate them on winning the Extraordinary Awards for Academic Achievement in Primary and

Secondary Education (2014-15).

The twenty students in total came from seven primary schools in Torrevieja and from the semi-private school. Three students achieved the award from each school and they were congratulated and reminded of how proud Torrevieja is of them. To mark their achievements they were also given a plaque from the town hall.

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Orihuela hosts customer services training for council staff The Councillor for Human Resources, Rafael Almagro, recently welcomed local government staff and outlined several training courses organised by the Mayor. The courses aim to “provide better service to citizens” and ensure that staff have the appropriate training to “allow for the proper performance of their duties”.

Another of the objectives of the Human Resources Department is to promote the Municipal Training Plan itself to “facilitate the development of the careers of our employees.” In total, twenty hours and three courses will be developed in the first phase of training which will end on 25th April.

So far 52 workers have enrolled on the first course which focuses on ‘Social Skills’ and will be taught at the Water Palace and will run again in May in Orihuela Costa. The objectives of this first course are to increase the communication skills of team members to encourage an improvement in the working environment and productivity;

using strategies that enable effective communication within the cities services. Delegates will be taught interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, assertive communication techniques; and learn how to control emotions and articulate well in conflict situations. The Councillor also noted that the next session will focus on First Aid.

March against cancer On Sunday 17th April AFE Cancer organised a march against cancer starting at 10.30am on the Paseo de Vista Alegre. In a style more similar to that of fundraising in the UK, people were asked to dress up for the event. Those participating paid €3 and the funds raised will be used to provide services and care.

The march finished at Las Columnas where there were also some refreshments for participants. The

manager of AFECANCÉR, Ricardo Brugarolas and president Luisa Martínez explained that the theme of

One of the first past the post

the march is raising awareness of the seriousness of the disease; ‘it affects us all and we must confront it in the most positive way we can.’

The run set off a little later than the 10.30am originally planned but there was a good turn out of people dressed in a whole range of colourful outfits and fancy dress to draw attention to the issue. For some it was a race and the first finishers were proud to note their position. Those coming further down the line were in no hurry and enjoyed a leisurely walk along Torrevieja’s sea front.

It was definitely a family affair and those waiting at Las Columnas applauded those finishing. Many families took the opportunity to support the charity and enjoy the day.The runners and walkers got off to a good start with the collaboration of the Unión Musical Torrevejense and the beautiful April weather added to the occasion.

Trophies were awarded for the first past the post and for the best fancy dress costume. The organisers very much appreciated the collaboration of local businesses including El Restaurante Pepe, Body Balance and Floristeria Carmina to name but a few.

Commemorative bracelets could be bought at the finish line in aid of this very important cause.

Suzanne O’Connell

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Medieval Craft Market in Villajoyosa Last year the medieval market in Villajoyosa was a huge success, attracting people from across the Costa Blanca keen to look at and buy pieces from a large variety of good quality handmade items. This year the Town Hall is running the event once again through the same organiser, the craft association Amata.

Visitors will once again have the opportunity to buy direct from the person who made the object and can even have something specially designed and made to order. All participants bring their tools and can give a personal touch or adapt pieces to suit individual requirements, for example painting a special design or engraving a name on the chosen piece. Several of the

original jewellery from spoons or forks and Daniela paints beautiful images on Spanish roof tiles. Susana is an experienced book binder, Beate brings her Iberian loom to show you one of the oldest weaving techniques of Spain and Toni will be making turrón a la piedra - the traditional regional nougat made of almonds, sugar, lemon and cinnamon, mashed in the biggest mortar you will have ever seen. Other stalls offer designed jewellery in all sorts of material: macramé, silver, ceramics, silk and even dried flowers.

Younger visitors can play table games or have a go on the merry-go-round, while their elders can fortify themselves in the tavern and enjoy ‘pulpería’ (tasty

craftsmen will be working whilst manning their stall, so visitors will be able to see how much skill, patience and love goes into making each and every single object.

Every stall offers ‘piezas únicas’ – one off pieces, uniquely designed - for prices well below those charged in galleries. For example; Joan makes lovely wooden toys and puzzles, Mikel makes colourful shoes and sandals for children and adults and José Luis creates lamps that look like beautiful giant insects. The potter Miguel offers the chance to turn a small bowl or cup, Juanjo recycles all sorts of materials and makes

nuggets of squid), take a tea or try typical Arab food in the jaima. The slightly crazy musicians of Sol Redó will enliven the market together with three talented artists such as jugglers or stilt walkers and closing the market each night will be a fire show.

The market will be set up in the lovely old town centre, near the bridge, and opens on Friday the 29th April at 4.00pm. On Saturday and Sunday the market stays open from 11 am till about 10 pm. More information, also in English, on 639 979 678 and photos from last years' market can be viewed at: http://www.amata.es/Villajoyosa15.html.

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The invasion of the mobility scooter They don’t need insurance, ITV, registration or number plates and they provide a much appreciated means of getting around for those who’ve lost their mobility. The use of the mobility scooter is growing but the pavements on which they are supposed to run are not equipped to take them.

In theory those using mobility scooters are classed as pedestrians and must use pedestrian rights of way. In practice the majority that you see around the streets of Torrevieja are travelling on the roads. The reason being that the pavements themselves are in such a state of disrepair that they can’t realistically accommodate them. Without ramps and with street lamps, holes and other obstacles in the way many people choose to risk running their scooter on the road.

In fact, you are only supposed to resort to the road in exceptional circumstances if the pavement is impracticable and the person operating the scooter really is disabled. There is something of a legal vacuum surrounding this method of transport

which is now quite a common sight in Torrevieja.

The only security measures they are required to comply with are to keep to the speed limit, have lights in the dark and for drivers to wear fluorescent jackets.

Torrevieja has approximately 30,000 residents who are over the age of 60 and the mobility scooters have become more and more popular amongst those who see them as a method of extending their range of destinations. They can travel at around 10 km an hour and cost between €2,000 and €3,000.

In spite of the increasing number of scooters around, the councillor for traffic, Javier Manzanares, does not consider them to be a problem in Torrevieja currently. In Benidorm they had become almost a fashion accessory with older, and younger, people following the example of Madge from the famous comedy show. It doesn’t look like their popularity in Torrevieja has reached the Benidorm epidemic just yet.

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Help for budding business owners Guardamar has opened The Entrepreneur Guidance Centre of the City of Guardamar del Segura, offering a free service for everyone with entrepreneurial questions and offers a set of actions and services to help anyone create their own business.

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WEEKLY EURO UPDATE The European single currency started the week well against both the US dollar and the British pound, although the recent high’s soon gave way to profit taking and a rather strong reversal certainly against sterling.

Monday saw the pound trade at its lowest level against the Euro since June 2014 at €1.2350 as concerns that the UK economy is slowing and will continue to do so until the outcome of the UK EU referendum vote is known.

June 23rd seems like a long way away, however with the opinion polls now suggesting the leave vs remain in campaigns are now on equal footing, the uncertainty has left Sterling with few friends.

There was however some respite to the recent declines for the pound as the UK’s CPI Consumer Price Index inflation reading rose to 0.5% for March ahead of market expectations, up from February’s 0.3%. The early Easter break with the obligatory rise in air fares certainly contributed to the spike. Whilst inflation remains a long way from the Bank of England’s targeted level of 2%, any uptick does alter the UK’s interest rate expectations, helping to firm the British pound.

All nine members of the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee voted to hold the bank interest rate at 0.5% as expected. Whilst inflation may again be creeping higher, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney was keen to warn that there is no hurry to raise UK interest rates and certainly not prior to the outcome of the referendum on UK’s membership of the EU being known. Rightly or wrongly he did share his concerns that a leave vote may potentially

damage the not only the UK, but European Union and global economy activity levels.

Having traded over 1.26 after the inflation numbers were released, sterling dropped back to the mid €1.25 levels on Carney’s statement.

From the USA there was little on the economic data release front. The US dollar gained strength over the week as more regional Federal Reserve Presidents lay weight to the view that two US Interest rate hikes, possibly three, will be needed throughout 2016, as the US economy continues to grow, unemployment falls further and inflation levels start to climb. Such hawkish signals are hard to ignore with the diverging monetary policies of the USA verses that of the ultraloose Eurozone favouring the dollar over the Euro. The Euro briefly traded at a five month high verses the US dollar at $1.1465 only to drop back down to $1.1231.

From Europe we did see a slightly higher inflation rate. March CPI came in at 0.0% up from a negative 0.2% in February.

The Eurozone economic outlook is still filled with uncertainty and Brexit will certainly not help. The March composite PMI survey adjusted higher to 53.1 and is looking fairly comfortable in expansionary territory. Similar signs have been seen for the region’s biggest economy, Germany, where both the IFO and ZEW surveys posted higher levels recently.

The ECB will certainly maintain a cautious view with next week’s meeting unlikely to see any further near term alterations to policy. It can be expected that an overall dovish tone will prevail and that the ECB will be ready to act upon any Eurozone wobbles.

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Springtime is a good time to not only check on your Perennials, but to divide them as well. These are plants that live for more than two years, which is great, as they provide you with vegetables/fruit year upon year – as long as they are tidied up a bit and not left abandoned. However, some of them can live for only a few years and others for a long time. there are flowers, it will kill these off and therefore the tree will produce hardly any fruit at all if any. The fruit has one central stone to it with the seed inside this, for replanting, if you want to start from scratch!

It would possibly be better to plant it in September, before the autumn, so that it has long enough to take root before the winter comes along. They neither

The Apricot - (Prunus armeniaca) - named because it is believed that they originated in Armenia. They have also been grown in Iran for many centuries and dried, which is a favourite way of eating them for the locals.

The Apricot tree generally is small and only grows to a height of around 39 feet tall (maximum) and the trunk is about 16 inches in diameter.

You can have many or just the one as they do not need other trees for pollination - they can do it themselves! When you plant your tree make sure you cover

showing off at the moment is from the Asteraceae family and is known as the Rhodanthemum catananche.

Its flowers have peach coloured petals with silvery leaves and are blooming right now and will go through to the summer too. I have seen them on the side of the roads and they are glorious. They are quite hardy as originated from the Atlas mountain range of

over the base and roots with soil, patting it down as you go along, as with most other plants/trees.

They bloom earlier than most other fruits, so if there is an early frost, be careful of them, plant on a higher part of soil in your garden if at all possible. If your apricot tree gets frost on it and

like the extreme cold nor heat, so don’t put it in an area all on it’s own, have other things growing around it to protect it.

If you want to have large fruit on your tree you need to pick them as they grow to keep them apart from one another - about two inches apart should do the trick.

A beautiful plant that should be

Morocco and Algeria, so can withstand our winter season as well as the summer. It normally blooms in early May but of course this depends on the weather and it can either come a few weeks earlier or later.

Lastly for this week a few things to do: Don’t forget to pick off any dead

parts of plants now as the frost looks to have gone and then they can start their regrowth once again. Everything should have been planted by now that warrants it and well watered to get the roots growing before the heat of the sun really kicks in. Any plants that require feeding should be fed now too, basically great care of plants as they start their new lifecycle.

Clear out any old seed packets (past sell by date), broken plant pots (unless wanted for mosaics or edging for boarders), bits of old broken hosepipe and so on. Make sure all gardening tools are clean and sharpened and put in a safe place away from youngsters who may cause themselves harm.

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‘You Can’t Be Serious’ is a weekly tongue in cheek look at the world through Bernie Comaskey’s eyes. With kind permission of the Westmeath Examiner.

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MEN DO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WOMEN Lads, do you sometimes come across a newspaper article which just makes you feel lousy, or even regret that you ever read it? (No, Lads; I am not referring to this column but feel free to feel lousy this week!) I read a report in a recent newspaper which left me with no wriggle room, other than to put my hands up and admit to being a thundering disgrace.

A survey shows that the sisters do more than twice the amount of housework than their husbands – and this includes women who work outside the home as well. This is not fair – and I am deadly serious this time. Perhaps it is still more a culture thing than a selfish unwillingness of men to carry their share – but the end result is still the same. In the olden days, as per lessons in our primary school books; Mammy cooked, cleaned, reared the children and endeavoured to look pretty for Daddy in the evenings. Whatever merit this modem had in the past it has none now … and I’m guilty as charged, your honour.

My macho thinking used tell me I’ve earned a pass because I empty

the dishwasher, or do the odd bit of hoovering ‘for you.’ Domestication for me stretches to taking Mrs Youcantbeserious a cup of tea in bed or in a rare surge of goodwill suggesting, ‘you leave that floor for me and I’ll wash it.’ For this then, I’m always sort of surprised when I get no nomination for ‘husband of the year.’

No more than half a dozen times in forty years would I have taken on to cook some sort of dinner for the two of us – and my beloved would have to

be sick in bed to get that one off the ground. My cooking would be more likely to kill than cure her. This is no joke and right now, after reading that piece … written by an angry woman, I am suffering an attack of delayed guilt. There might have been some excuse back in the day, when I ran a business or pub, or milked cows; but I do nothing now except what I want to …. and to my great shame, housework doesn’t register on my list of things to do. The only defence I can

offer to suggest that my neglect isn’t exclusively spawned out of selfish inconsideration for my better half, is that I wouldn’t even do it for myself. I would go half hungry first. When Mrs Youcantbeserious goes off and leaves me home alone and abandoned, I eat out, do a rasher on my ‘George Foreman’, or get fed out of pity by the neighbours.

There is better news on the horizon for the younger sisters. The male dereliction of dish duty is a generational weakness which is changing and fast. My son is no less busy than I was at his age. Yet he cooks dinner, cleans, talks recipes – and even does the ironing … for God’s sake. He learned all this since he got married – which tells you everything you need to know about me and the example I gave Ian at home. Maybe his mammy has a case to answer too?

The Irish mammy perpetuated the unfairness dished out to her daughters and daughters-in-law. It is all her fault, in fact. Not only were the husband and sons not expected to do a hand’s turn around the house, but

the daughters were trained to wait on their brothers. This was by way of practice for the making of a good wife to some fellow whose mother and sister did everything for him before marriage.

Am I too old to change, do you think? Right now I have this desire to make amends, but the habits of a lifetime die hard. As soon as I finish this, I shall humbly apologise to Mrs Youcantbeserious for being such a useless hulk … in the kitchen that is.

Going forward, as Michaḕl Martin might say; I hope to do better. If improvement proves beyond me, all I can aspire to is to be rich someday, and then I’ll hire a maid to do ‘her’ hovering, cleaning and cooking.

That’s the answer. One more thing. I would like to apologise to all the other wives – on behalf of the entire male species. (Shut up, Lads.).

Women often congregate in the kitchen because it’s one of the few places they can get away from men.

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It is located between Ios and Anafi islands. It is famous for dramatic views, stunning sunsets from Oia town, the strange white aubergine (eggplant), the town of Thira and naturally its very own active volcano.

There are naturally fantastic beaches such as the beach of Perissa, maybe the best beach in Santorini, the black pebble beach of Kamari, white beach and red beach.

Do • Walk along the caldera from Fira to Oia • Climb to see Ancient Thira, or more ambitiously, the monastery, for an amazing view of the ocean, beaches, and island from up high.

• Horseback riding in Exo Gonia • Scuba diving and snorkling.

Even non-qualified divers can dive up to 14 metres down on a wreck next to the volcano.

• Caldera Cruise and Oia Sunset Santorini specials include: the white aubergine (eggplant); fava caper ; a variety of tomato keftedes, with whole slices of tomatoes fried

have speculated that this event was the inspiration for the myth of Atlantis.

Be sure to explore the areas outside of the towns. There is beautiful countryside where tradition still survives. Cave houses (both abandoned and occupied), gardens, vineyards, small family business, and tiny churches are there to be discovered.

While the island is full of medium- and top-cost hotels and villas, there are still lots of in batter; dolmades, stuffed vine abandoned caves and modest leaves. Another must-try is fresh fish private houses where noone seems grilled in tavernas, esp. those close to live for a long time -- even in to a sea. western Oia where every inch seems Santorini is one of the great to be occupied by some villa. natural wonders of the world, and its • Thirassia: small island near main attraction is the landscape and Santorini; place with more authentic seascape of the island itself. The villages, buildings and even configuration of the present, roughly churches. Take a look at hymnasia: in semicircular island is the result of an the yard, pupil painted children on enormous volcanic explosion which the walls. occurred probably around 1630 bce, • Boat excursions: volcano island literally blowing the top off the island (Nea Kameni) - hot springs (Palia and changing what had been a Kameni) - Thirassia As a new deal 2016 Ancient Thira you can enjoy a 8 day cruise departing Oct 10th from Athens, visiting Mykonos, Santorini, Argostoli, Dubrovnik and Venice, from only 699 + tax (190 ) including return flights For more typical half-submerged mountain of information, you can contact Vivalia an Aegean island into a flooded on 965 71 66 15 or e-mail them at crescent caldera, in the middle of info@vivaliatravel.com or visit their which a few small smoking islands still web site www.vivaliatravel.com for bear witness to volcanic activity. Some futher information.

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Located in the Albatera countryside, the newest mobile home park on the Costa Blanca is an ideal early retirement site for the over 50s. Set in quiet surroundings, the newly built, fully legal mobile home park offers affordable Spanish living to a very high standard. The park itself is an easy walk from Albatera town with its public swimming pool and gym as well as a plethora of bars, coffee shops and restaurants. Located just 30 minutes from blue flag beaches and near the large indoor shopping centre, Nueva Condominia, there is never a shortage of ideas for days out.

The town square of Albatera has cafes and is a great place to sit back, relax and watch the world go by. Albatera also has a busy market every Thursday with fresh fruit, vegetables, textiles and gifts on sale by local vendors. If you enjoy the great outdoors, Albatera Mobile Home Park is adjacent to a number of popular countryside walking routes or, if mountain walking is more your style, a ten minute drive will bring you to the nearby mountains with stunning scenery and

excellent walking routes.

The local train service brings you to the cities of Alicante and Murcia for shopping trips or days out, and within a short drive of the mobile home park are a range of pretty Spanish villages just waiting to be explored.

The mobile home park makes a great choice for retirees and those taking early retirement. It is a quiet, rural park just thirty minutes from Alicante airport. Plot prices are very reasonable and start at just €235 per month. You are free to landscape your plot to your own taste with plenty of space to park your car.

What’s more, when you make the move, owners Chad and Jayne are more than happy to guide you through settling in to Spain and can help with paperwork, local advice and information about doctors, hospitals etc.

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Violent Murcia gang arrested A gang of hooded violent thieves has been caught in Cartagena, Murcia.

After six months of causing panic among the residents and businesses in the Campo de Cartagena to the embarrassment of the authorities, the violent and sneaky hooded gang has finally been broken up with six arrests.

The Guardia Civil launched spectacular and simultaneous dawn raids in Torre Pacheco and the Pozo Estrecho area of Cartagena, when at least six alleged members of one of the largest and dangerous gangs of attackers seen in the district in recent years were arrested.

Around fifty Guardia Civil agents, supported by an expert assault team sent from Madrid, swooped in the early hours of the morning on at least two homes in the central streets in both locations and made several arrests. A witness told the Murciabased newspaper ‘La Verdad’ that the detained are aged between 20 and 40 and that a Spanish woman was among a group of Maghreb origin.

The officers on the ground had aerial support from helicopters, heavily armed with submachine guns, the officers broke into two properties, 13 Calle Francisco Jiménez in Torre Pacheco and 3 Calle Francisco Saura in Pozo Estrecho – which is ironically near the local police station.

After establishing a security perimeter around both homes and with the relevant judicial permission from the Instruction Court in Cartagena - which has the diligence to investigate

the dozen or so assaults on different properties which started last October - the assault teams of the Guardia broke down the door of the house in Pozo Estrecho. Inside they found several Moroccan families asleep and arrested a 27 year old Moroccan man, his wife who was born in Cartagena and his uncle. As the specialists from Madrid made the raid one of the suspects tried to escape and fled across the rooftops, but was apprehended.

La Verdad reports of more arrests and the impounding of firearms, vehicles, and a large amount of stolen goods including plasma TVs. This gang terrorised the local community, motivating people to protest, encouraging the formation of neighbourhood watch patrols, and the request for vigilance from businesses and the local government. The severity and frequency of the attacks saw the Guardia Civil mobilise ‘lynx’, a specialised unit responsible for citizen safety.

With the detention of these alleged criminals, who are accused of violent thefts on petrol stations, jewellers, leisure facilities, restaurants and other venues, the city can finally sleep easy.

After officers have completed all the corresponding diligences required by the legal system both on the detained and the material good seized in the operation, the case will be placed before the duty Judge in Cartagena.

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Andrew, who has homes in Los Montesinos, Alicante, Spain, and in Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, in the UK, is now available to discuss your hopes of getting your dream book published: “Many people have contemplated writing a book – but never got round to doing it. Now is the time to put that right. An opportunity has arisen, insofar that I will help you realise your ambitions,” said Andrew.

Andrew, who has appeared on Spanish television broadcasters Viva TV’s ‘Let’s Talk Show’, has worked for all the leading daily and national weekend newspapers in Britain during the last three decades; including the former News of The World, The Sun, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, Daily Express, Daily Star, The Times, Daily Record, The Scotsman, Sunday Mail, the Belfast Telegraph, along with writing articles in glossy magazines – in both Spain and the UK – and appearing on BBC Radio.

Other books published by Andrew Atkinson include: David Beckham – In at the Deep End; Racing into The Millennium; Sex Scandal of Penwortham Prior; and The Mad Monk: “I have vast knowledge within the Media, covering an ‘across the board’ wealth of experience, spanning over three decades. I am here to help you become an Author. Hopefully I can help people realise a dream of getting their book published,” said Andrew.

If you are interested in Andrew helping you to get your book published email: lancashiremedia@gmail.com with your details. In return Andrew will personally give details of his services, including writing, proof reading, design, delivery, and the costs incurred, based on the book pages (pagination), colour, and the print run (number of books required) in both hard back and soft back finish.

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Brit in domestic violence arrest in Majorca A British tourist, on holiday in Majorca, has been arrested after he assaulted his wife in front their two children aged two and five years old. The victim did not report the attack as her husband had threatened to kill her when he got her back to England if she did.

The aggressive Briton attacked his wife in the early hours of Friday in the presence of their two sons. The domestic violence attack took place in a hotel room in Platja de Palma at about 1.40am.

Local Police said that the abuse came to light after the hotel receptionist was alerted by guests in the adjoining

rooms. Of the two people in one adjoining room, one was Portuguese and spoke perfect Spanish and English and in the other room was another Briton.

Both sets of guests heard screams of ‘help me’ and could hear babies crying in the background.

After the argument, the aggressor threw the victim onto the floor and tried to strangle her.

According to the victim 22 year-old Melissa, her husband Samuel then went for a 20 minute walk, but rather than cooling down, when he returned to the room he tried to strangle his wife again., although this time he was unable to do so.

The aggressor, who celebrated his 27th birthday on the holiday, was detained by Local Police officers at the Palma Bay Hotel. The man, who was on the last day of his holiday, was then transferred over to the National Police force. The following day he was placed at judicial disposition, despite the fact that his wife refused to lodge a complaint, due to the threat made on her life if she pressed charges.

Samuel Oliver M. is charged with the crime of making threats and causing injury in the family unit and for inflicting redness and marks on the neck of the victim.

Irish murder suspect arrested at Alicante An Irish double murder suspect has been arrested on landing at Alicante airport. The fugitive, on a flight from Belfast, was arrested after the plane touched down and taken straight to Madrid where he was remanded in custody.

Jason O., aged 32, had a European arrest warrant for the fatal shooting of two people in Ireland in March 2012.

He is suspected of

torturing and murdering two men aged 25 and 31 with a bullet through the head before setting fire to their bodies inside their car, which was parked near woodland in County Louth. The motive is not completely clear but may have been related to a drug debt.

Exactly two years ago, a 41year-old Irishman was arrested in connection with the same

crime, but Jason O. has managed to evade arrest.

He was found by Europol to have boarded a plane in Belfast headed for the Costa Blanca, but didn’t get to see much of as he was detained on the steps of the aircraft. Police are said to have carried out the arrest so discreetly that none of the passengers realised they had been sharing a plane with a murderer on the run.

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New road to go ahead Exclusive skin treatments at Image 800,000€ road development linking up Los Montesinos, San Miguel and Torrevieja given green light ■ ANDREW ATKINSON andrew@costablancapeople.com

A new €800,000 euros road development scheme linking up Los Montesinos, San Miguel and Torrevieja has been given the green light after years of talks, the Costa Blanca People can exclusively reveal.

"This is good news. The people will have a good access route, once the new road scheme has been completed," Los Montesinos Mayor Jose Manuel Butron told The Costa Blanca People.

Work on the rough and ragged 'dirt' road in the Vega Baja region - linking

Los Montesinos Mayor Jose Manuel Butron (left) walks the current 'gravel' road.

Now, following talks between Los Montesinos, San Miguel De Salinas and Torrevieja councils with the Ministry of Agriculture to the upgrading of the road, work is to commence, once a tender has been confirmed.

"Following a meeting we have been informed that soon there will be an invitation to tender for the execution of the works for a value of €800,000," said Mayor Butron.

The route of the new 'camino' for Los Montesinos, San Miguel and Torrevieja

the towns of Los Montesinos and San Miguel and the City of Torrevieja - have been deemed as a major issue over the years within the Municipalities.

Mayor Jose Manuel Butron overlooks the new camino map route.

It’s been five years since Image settled into its current home at the Los Dolses Centre and in that time Sandra Cunningham and her team have built an excellent reputation based on highstandards and professionalism in hair dressing and beauty treatments.

Now the salon is enhancing that reputation by offering an exclusive range of clinical skincare treatments developed by doctors for restoring skin to perfect health and until now the preserve of the rich and famous. Image has invested in two leading-edge machines, the only ones on the Costa Blanca, which provide scientifically developed, advanced skin treatments such as Diamond Microdermabrasion, Hydra-Facials, Oxygen Facials and Ultimate Light Therapy.

Diamond microdermabrasion is a non-surgical skin resurfacing procedure which removes dead skin cells, followed by vacuum suction to eliminate skin debris, helping with scarring, blemishes, fine lines and uneven pigmentation. This is the most advanced non-invasive, non-laser exfoliation treatment currently available.

Hydra-facial is a new breakthrough in aesthetic technology with the ability to moisturise new skin with exclusive serums whilst removing dead skin cells and extracting impurities.

Oxygen facial – adored by the Kardashians – gives an instantaneous glow to the skin. As a living and breathing organ out skin relies heavily on oxygen in take to be and look healthy. Daily make-up and skin creams can starve our skin of this most vital of nutrients, becoming dull and dehydrated.

Ultimate Light Therapy is tailored to each client’s specific skin needs. Pure waves of light penetrate deeper than any other method of skin treatment or skincare product. This is the future of skincare treatments available now, exclusively at Image. Blue Light targets bacteria that causes acne and is one of the most powerful ways to eliminate Keratosis skins.

It decreases pore size and limits oil production and stimulates healthy skin growth. Red Light hydrates the skin up to

600 percent providing skin rejuvenation and counteracting the signs of aging. It reduces red capillaries and works on facial lines and wrinkles. It also reduces sun damage, age spots and non-melanoma skin cancers. Purple Light combines the benefits of the Red and Blue Light treatments and can be used in conjunction with microdermabrasion. It is excellent for scar tissue and post-surgery healing. It also provides deep relaxation and is the equivalent to nine hours of deep sleep.

Consultations on these treatments are

free of charge and light therapy courses are tailored to each client’s needs. Costa Blanca People readers are being offered a course of ten Light Therapy treatments for 250 euros. Readers who wish to take advantage of the Diamond Mircodermabrasion can do so at just 35 euros until 10th May. For those wanting Light Therapy following the mircrodermabrasion, then they can book a session for just an additional 20 euros.

Image beauty salon offers a wide range of beauty treatments such as waxing, Hollywood lash extensions, lash tint, eyebrow wax, shape or tint, massages and facials. Nail technician Sue Cooper offers acrylic, gel and gel polish nails. Nail art and 3D is also available and Sue specialises in creative, freestyle designs which are handpainted and unique to each client.

Image Hair Salon combines the expertise of two highly trained hairstylists; Jackie Quest and Cheryl McGlynn who between them have several decades of experience.

The salon offers cuts, colours, highlights, low lights, hair treatments, colour correction, restyles and up dos.

Image is located on the first floor, 126 Los Dolses Commercial Centre and opens five days w week, Monday to Friday from 10am.

For further information on any of the above, or to book an appointment at the skin clinic, beauty salon on hair salon call 966 844 887 or 672 315 909.

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The unicorn - believe or not believe? That is the question!

In last week's article I wrote about the Unicorn, how people have believed in the horned creature for centuries and yet most people in our modern culture do not believe. Many believe that seeing the Unicorn in either a dream or in meditation denotes all things magical and yet for most, it seems to be one of the great unsolved mysteries of the world. In this week's article I write about some of my own experiences and I include an account from a wonderful friend called Trish in Canada so you can see the subject from another's perspective.

I BELIEVE “Well, now that we have seen each other”, said the Unicorn, “If you’ll believe in me, I’ll believe in you” – Lewis Carroll’s – Through the Looking Glass.

I have loved Unicorns ever since I was a little girl. I resonated with the energy and magical essence of this beautiful 'mythological' creature without knowing why at the time. Yet as I grew older, I received many magical experiences from the Unicorn and each event made me more determined to find out more....

It all started a few years ago when my husband and I went on our first trip to Glastonbury. I was very excited as it was a place I had wanted to visit for a long time. The day before we went, I was sitting at home on our garden swing when I literally felt a shift of energy - nothing like I had experienced

before, and the most amazing sense of peace washed over me. I asked my Spirit Guide what this was, and I was shown a vivid image of a beautiful pure white Unicorn. Although I wasn't aware of the significance of this at the time, I trusted and believed that all would become clear in divine timing.

Glastonbury was all I imagined it would be and more - both John (my husband) and I had amazing experiences but for me particularly, the Unicorn was prominent throughout. I literally saw them everywhere! We were staying at the George & Pilgrim Hotel which was built in the 1400's. On the wall in the dining room of the hotel there was a medieval painting of a maiden and a Unicorn. Once we settled in, we went for a walk around the town where John bought me a beautiful Unicorn ornament. The next day I bought a Spiritual Magazine. Inside it was a free booklet written

by Diana Cooper about, yes, you've guessed it - Unicorns! I read with interest the article called 'The Wonder of Unicorns' and much of it resonated with me especially as Diana Cooper explained about having a similar experience to the one I'd had in the garden where she also felt a different shift of energy stillness...

MY HEALING UNICORN This is an extract taken from my angel journal during the start of my Angelic Reiki Course. "As I started the healing session with my partner Mark, I called in the Galactic Healers (Cosmic beings of 100% pure light) which can show themselves to you in any form. At first I didn't see anything, but I felt a shift of energy and a warm sense of peace around me. As I turned to my left, to my utmost surprise, I could see a white Unicorn with a golden horn. I questioned this initially thinking it must be my imagination and I looked away. However, when I looked back again, the Unicorn was still there. His eyes were of the deepest blue and were of pure love. I felt emotional as I realised that this was one of the Galactic Healers who had shown himself to me in the form of the trusted Unicorn. Those eyes were all-seeing, and they looked at me as if to say "Yes, I am here, and no, it is not your imagination. He then nodded in confirmation. When it was time for the energies to disconnect from the healing, I could see that the Unicorn had wings, and I 'saw' him fly home through the galaxy".

THE ENERGY OF THE UNICORN TRISH SHERIDAN Firstly I believe that the energy that accompanies the healing radiated from the Unicorn is most easy to discern from angelic healing or universal energy. The elemental energy of the Unicorn is of the purest and most divine unconditional love which is a true gift to the recipient. I have found in my healing sessions with clients that adults who have been abused or abandoned in their past carry with them 'Guardian Unicorns' just as we have Guardian Angels and Spirit Guides. The Unicorn has the distinct ability to heal trauma of the heart in a very gentle and unconditional manner. I recall one of my clients telling me that after learning of her personal Unicorn she went out for a walk in the forest in an effort to clear her mind, when she came to a grove of birch trees. She saw something out of the corner of her eye and she sat down amongst the trees, stayed completely still, and was rewarded with a brief glimpse of a beautiful Unicorn. She said that the image, albeit very brief, would be forever embedded in her soul.I BELIEVE, DO YOU?

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Living in a cave

It perhaps doesn’t sound the most attractive of possibilities but an increasing number of people are considering buying a cave house as their property in Spain. Far from these being dim and poky hovels, cave houses can now come with every modern facility and even have their own outside swimming pool.

Legally they are treated in the same way as more conventional houses and homes with escrituras (deed) and Land Registry and Tax office registries. You can even get a mortgage and insure the property if you wish.

Locally, there are cave houses in San Miguel de Salinas and Rojales. However, most examples are to be found in Andalucía.

A cave house in Galera Kim and Gary Aldridge live on the outskirts of Galera, Granada. They are in the process of making two caves into one. Kim is absolutely delighted with her cave which she describes as a dream home. ‘I couldn’t have afforded anything like this in the UK,’ she explains. ‘It’s like a charming cottage in Cornwall, but it’s here instead and far more affordable.’

Kim and her husband Gary have just moved to live in Galera but originally they bought their first cave as a holiday home. ‘Like many people, we’d been watching Place in the Sun. We ended up buying the property next

door to the one we’d seen on the show.’

Kim was aware that some people thought they were a bit crazy. ‘My mum was terrified of the idea,’ she says.‘And when she came out to visit she was worried about what she was going to find. When she saw it she fell in love with it, just like I have.’

There isn’t any service that the cave can’t be connected to. Kim and Gary have electricity, mains sewerage and water, internet and telephone. What they don’t need is air conditioning.‘It stays at about 18 degrees in here,’says Kim.‘It’s so cool in the summer it’s wonderful.

It’s not damp either in the winter and we have a log burner which makes it really cosy.’

They decided to buy their second cave and join them together as it was empty and overlooked their garden.

Now, Kim has got the taste for cave refurbishment and is thinking about buying a plot to almost start from scratch.

However, Kim does warn that you do need to try and learn Spanish as many of those in the village do not speak any English at all. ‘You should also be prepared for the occasional bit of plaster coming off the walls. The cave is living and breathing, another reason why I’ve fallen in love with them,’ she explains.

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Telephone (0034) 966 718 779 Fax: (0034) 965 725 582 sunseekers@live.com www.sunseekersquesada.com Calle Blanca No 1 (near Goyos Restaurant), Quesada QUESADA GOLF. DETACHED VILLA WITH ALMOST 400M PLOT, 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS, NICE KITCHEN, BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED THROUGHOUT, KIDNEY SHAPED POOL, OFF ROAD PARKING, LARGE STORAGE UNIT, BBQ, FULLY AIR CONDITIONED THROUGHOUT HOT AND COLD, EASY MAINTENANCE GARDEN, FULLY WALLED AND PRIVATE LOCATION. PRICE 175,000 EUROS. DIVORCE SALE, OWNERS ARE MINDED TO SELL, AND ANY SERIOUS CLOSE OFFERS WILL BE GIVEN EQUALLY SERIOUS CONSIDERATION. ALL PHOTOS AVAILABLE IN OFFICE. WALKING DISTANCE TO LOCAL BARS, SUPERMARKETS ETC. EXCELLENT VALUE, VIEWING ESSENTIAL TO APPRECIATE THIS PROPERTY.

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The Conduring 2 (2016) Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.

Director: James Wan Writers: Carey Hayes (screenplay), Chad Hayes (screenplay) Stars: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Franka Potente

God’s Not Dead 2 (2016) Rating 3.1 When a high school teacher is asked a question in class about Jesus, her response lands her in deep trouble.

Director: Harold Cronk Writers: Chuck Konzelman, Cary Solomon Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Jesse Metcalfe, David A.R. White

The Huntsman: Winter’s War (2016) Rating 6.2

Everybody Wants Some (2016) Rating 8.1

As a war between rival queen sisters Ravenna and Freya escalates, Eric and fellow warrior Sara, members of the Huntsmen army raised to protect Freya, try to conceal their forbidden love as they combat Ravennaʹs wicked intentions.

A group of college baseball players navigate their way through the freedoms and responsibilities of unsupervised adulthood.

Director: Cedric Nicolas‐Troyan Writers: Evan Spiliotopoulos, Craig Mazin Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Charlize Theron

Director: Richard Linklater Writer: Richard Linklater Stars: Blake Jenner, Tyler Hoechlin, Ryan Guzman

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6.15am 6.20am 7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.15pm 4.00pm 4.45pm 5.30pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 12.15am 1.15am

BBC2

Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News Breakfast The Day I Met the Queen Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Thief Trackers Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Code Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show EastEnders Holby City The A Word BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Would I Lie to You? How to Stay Young World Championship Snooker - Extra

7.00am 7.45am 8.30am 9.15am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 1.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.15am 1.05am 1.50am 2.50am 3.50am 4.50am

ITV2 6.55am 7.00am 7.20am 8.15am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.20am 12.15pm 1.15pm 1.45pm 2.15pm 2.45pm 3.35pm 4.40pm 5.45pm 6.50pm 7.50pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.05pm 11.10pm 12.25am 12.55am

The Day I Met the Queen The Sheriffs are Coming Money for Nothing Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Caught Red Handed Great British Railway Journeys World Championship Snooker The Daily Politics World Championship Snooker Eggheads The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain Antiques Road Trip Bake Off Crème de la Crème Europe: Them or Us Later Live... with Jools Holland Newsnight World Championship Snooker Highlights The Super League Show Horizon MasterChef This Farming Life This is BBC Two

ITV1 6.05am 7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.25pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.40pm 12.40am 1.10am

Sky Sports 1

ITV2 Nightscreen Planet's Funniest Animals Dinner Date The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Psych Royal Pains Dinner Date Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Take Me Out The Hot Desk You've Been Framed!

Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Hot Fuzz FYI Daily Hot Fuzz Family Guy Family Guy

6.00am 6.30am 7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 9.45am 10.00am 12.30pm 1.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 8.00pm 11.15pm 12.15am 12.30am 1.00am 2.00am 2.30am 3.00am 4.00am 4.15am 4.30am 4.45am 5.00am 6.00am

Premier League 100 Club Premier League 100 Club Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE SmackDown!

Scottish Cup Highlights Football Gold Football Gold MNF Highlights Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Live ATP 500 Tennis: Barcelona Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Live Ford Football Special David Beckham Special My Greatest Game:Sky Sports 25 Yrs La Liga World 2015 Ford Football Special Football's Greatest Team Premier League 100 Club Ford Football Special Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Spanish Gold Ford Football Special Premier League 100 Club

7.00am 7.45am 8.35am 9.05am 9.35am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am

Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Rush Hour Tattoo Fixers The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs

Sky Movies Premiere 6.00am

Fast and Furious 7 Special

6.30am

Avengers: Age of Ultron Special

7.00am

Kelly and Cal

9.00am

Standoff

10.30am

Kidnapping Freddy Heineken

12.10pm

Elsa and Fred

1.55pm

Standoff

3.25pm

Kelly and Cal

5.25pm

Pixels

7.15pm

Elsa and Fred

9.00pm

Pixels

11.00pm

Kidnapping Freddy Heineken

12.40am

Standoff

2.10am

The Possession of Michael King

3.40am

Kidnapping Freddy Heineken

5.30am

Mad Max: Fury Road Special

6.00am

Avengers: Age of Ultron Special

6.30am

Kung Fu Panda 3: Special

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The Jeremy Kyle Show Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Chopping Block Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London Party Election Broadcast by the Labour Party ITV Evening News Emmerdale River Monsters Fierce Drive ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Paul O'Grady's Animal Orphans Bargain Shop Wars Jackpot247

Sky 1 6.00am 7.00am 7.30am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am

Stargate SG-1 The Dog Whisperer The Dog Whisperer Monkey Life Monkey Life RSPCA Animal Rescue RSPCA Animal Rescue Modern Family Modern Family Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Modern Family Jungle Book 3D: Special Futurama Futurama The Simpsons Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Flash Micky Flanagan's Detour De France Duck Quacks Don't Echo NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever Brit Cops: Frontline Crime

7.00am 7.25am 8.30am 9.30am 10.35am 11.00am 11.25am 11.55am 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.05pm 4.10pm 5.15pm 5.50pm 6.20pm 6.55pm 7.55pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 1.10am 2.10am 3.00am 3.30am

Doctor at Large Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Darling Buds of May Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor at Large On the Buses George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Midsomer Murders Prime Suspect 5 The Darling Buds of May Where the Heart is ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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Channel 4 6.05am 7.00am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.05pm 1.35pm 2.05pm 2.35pm 3.10pm 4.10pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 1.10am 2.05am 2.30am 3.00am 3.25am 3.55am 4.20am

Eastenders: Sharon reaches out to Ben and Jay, while Masood receives some surprising news.

Emmerdale: Pierce takes action. Andy is desperate to find Debbie.

Liv makes a decision.

Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Four in a Bed Channel 4 News Summary Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Fifteen to One Countdown Couples Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Too Many Cooks The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Tiny Tots Talent Agency One Born Every Minute First Dates 24 Hours in A and E Pokerstars.Com European Tour KOTV Boxing Weekly Gillette World Sport Mobil 1 The Grid MSA British Rally Championship Freerider World Tour Sarah Beeny's How to Sell Your Home

BBC 4 8.00pm

World News Today

8.30pm

National Treasures of Wales

9.00pm

Time Shift

10.00pm

Britain's Treasure Islands

11.00pm

Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City

Channel 5 6.10am

House Doctor

6.35am

House Doctor

7.00am

The Wotwots!

7.10am

Chloe's Closet

7.20am

Lily's Driftwood Bay

7.30am

Fireman Sam

7.40am

Wissper

7.50am

Peppa Pig

7.55am

Pip Ahoy!

8.10am

Little Princess

8.20am

Bob the Builder

8.35am

Thomas and Friends

8.50am

Noddy: Toyland Detective

9.00am

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

9.15am

Peppa Pig

9.25am

Peppa Pig

9.35am

Paw Patrol

9.50am

Bananas in Pajamas

10.00am

Toot the Tiny Tugboat

10.15am

The Wright Stuff

12.10pm

Beware! Cowboy Builders

1.10pm

5 News Lunchtime

1.15pm

Trauma Doctors: Every Second Counts

2.15pm

Home and Away

2.45pm

Neighbours

3.15pm

NCIS

4.15pm

Secrets of Eden

6.00pm

5 News at 5

6.30pm

Neighbours

7.00pm

Home and Away

7.30pm

5 News Tonight

8.00pm

The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies

9.00pm

The Yorkshire Vet

10.00pm

Tribal Teens... Here Comes Trouble

11.00pm

Britain's Pushiest Parents

12.00am

The Best of Bad TV: The 90s

1.30am

Lip Sync Battle UK

1.55am

Super Casino Castle

12.00am

Scotland's Vital Spark: The Clyde Puffer

4.10am

1.00am

A History of Ancient Britain

5.00am

Wildlife SOS

2.00am

Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

5.25am

Great Scientists

3.00am

Britain's Most Fragile Treasure

5.45am

House Doctor

4.00am

Britain's Treasure Islands

6.10am

House Doctor

5.00am

This is BBC Four

6.35am

House Doctor

9.55am

Jamie's Super Food

10.35am

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

11.40am

Time Team

12.45pm

Time Team

1.50pm

Come Dine with Me

2.25pm

Come Dine with Me

2.55pm

Come Dine with Me

3.25pm

Come Dine with Me

4.00pm

Come Dine with Me

4.35pm

A New Life in the Sun

5.40pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

6.45pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

7.50pm

Posh Pawnbrokers

8.55pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

Homes by the Med

11.00pm

The Hoarder Next Door

12.05am

Undercover Boss USA

1.05am

The Perfect Penis

2.10am

Homes by the Med

3.15am

Food Unwrapped's Christmas Dinner

4.15am

Kirstie's Handmade Treasures

7.00am 7.15am 7.40am 8.10am 9.00am 10.00am 11.05am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.05pm 2.35pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 3.55pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.35pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.05pm

Hat-Trick Heroes Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals Minder Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Minder The Professionals Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Pawn Stars Pawn Stars World Superbike Highlights Get Carter FYI Daily

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BBC1 7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.15pm 4.00pm 4.45pm 5.30pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 12.15am 12.45am 1.15am 4.15am 6.15am

Breakfast The Day I Met the Queen Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Thief Trackers Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Code Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show MasterChef Secret Britain BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather I Want My Wife Back Boomers Parkinson's: The Funny Side World Championship Snooker - Extra Crucible Classics Weather for the Week Ahead

BBC2 7.00am 7.45am 8.30am 9.15am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 12.20pm 12.30pm 2.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.15am 1.05am 2.05am 3.05am 3.35am 4.35am 5.35am

ITV2 7.00am 7.20am 8.15am 9.00am 9.30am 10.30am 11.20am 12.15pm 1.15pm 1.45pm 2.45pm 3.35pm 4.40pm 5.45pm 6.50pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am 1.30am

Planet's Funniest Animals Dinner Date The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale The Cube Psych Royal Pains Dinner Date Emmerdale The Cube The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Take Me Out You've Been Framed!

Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men The Almost Impossible Gameshow Plebs Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! Glitchy

Kelly and Cal

9.00am

Standoff

10.30am

Elsa and Fred

12.15pm

Kidnapping Freddy Heineken

1.55pm

Standoff

3.25pm

Kelly and Cal

5.25pm

Pixels

7.15pm

Elsa and Fred

9.00pm

Pixels

11.00pm

Kidnapping Freddy Heineken

12.40am

Standoff

2.10am

The Possession of Michael King

3.40am

Kidnapping Freddy Heineken

5.30am

Avengers: Age of Ultron Special

6.00am

Fast and Furious 7 Special

6.30am

Kingsman: The Secret Service Special

ITV1 7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 1.25am 4.00am 6.05am

Sky Sports 1 7.00am

Football Gold

7.15am

Football Gold

7.30am

Football Gold

7.45am

Football Gold

8.00am

WWE Experience

9.00am

Fantasy Football Club Highlights

9.30am

Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits

10.30am

Ford Football Special

11.30am

Ford Monday Night Football Special

12.30pm

David Beckham Special

1.30pm

Live ATP 500 Tennis: Barcelona

7.30pm

Ford Monday Night Football Special

8.30pm

Live Ford Football Special

11.30pm

Ford Football Special

1.30am

David Beckham Special

2.30am

Ford Monday Night Football Special

3.30am

Ford Football Special

5.30am

David Beckham Special

6.30am

Premier League 100 Club

7.00am 7.45am 8.35am 9.05am 9.35am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am 1.35am

Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Jane the Virgin The Big Bang Theory The 100 Supernatural The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

The Day I Met the Queen The Sheriffs are Coming Money for Nothing Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Now You See It Great British Menu World Championship Snooker Lifeline The Daily Politics World Championship Snooker Eggheads The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain Antiques Road Trip Caravanner of the Year Five Star Babies: Inside the Portland Hospital Normal for Norfolk Newsnight World Championship Snooker Highlights Europe: Them or Us Horizon MasterChef The Secret History of My Family Workers or Shirkers?

Ian Hislop's Victorian Benefits This is BBC Two

Television: Wed 20th April

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Chopping Block Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Tonight at the London Palladium Scott and Bailey ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Along Came Polly Jackpot247 ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show

Sky 1 7.00am 7.30am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 6.00am

The Dog Whisperer The Dog Whisperer Monkey Life Monkey Life RSPCA Animal Rescue RSPCA Animal Rescue Modern Family Nothing to Declare Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Extreme Phobias, Extreme Cures Futurama Futurama The Simpsons Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Arrow Limitless The Force: Manchester Colony Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever Brit Cops: Frontline Crime Stargate SG-1 Stargate SG-1

7.00am 7.25am 8.30am 9.30am 10.35am 11.00am 11.25am 11.55am 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.05pm 4.10pm 5.15pm 5.50pm 6.20pm 6.55pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.10am 2.10am 3.05am

Doctor at Large Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Darling Buds of May Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor at Large On the Buses George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Rosemary and Thyme Long Lost Family Wycliffe A is for Acid The Darling Buds of May ITV3 Nightscreen

E4

Channel 4 7.00am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.05pm 1.35pm 2.05pm 2.35pm 3.10pm 4.10pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 1.05am 3.05am 5.05am 6.00am 6.10am

Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Four in a Bed Channel 4 News Summary Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Fifteen to One Countdown Couples Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Too Many Cooks The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Supervet 24 Hours in Police Custody Murder in Paradise The Island with Bear Grylls Murder Rap Stakeout Location, Location, Location Kirstie's Handmade Treasures Fifteen to One

BBC 4 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.30pm 12.30am 1.30am 2.30am

4.30am

World News Today National Treasures of Wales Britain's Treasure Islands Miss Potter Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones Time Shift Ian Hislop's Scouting for Boys Bunkers, Brutalism and Bloodymindedness: Concrete Poetry with Jonathan Meades The Man Who Fought the Planners: The Story of Ian Nairn This is BBC Four

9.55am

Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

10.35am

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

11.40am

Time Team

12.45pm

Time Team

1.50pm

Come Dine with Me

2.20pm

Come Dine with Me

2.55pm

Come Dine with Me

3.25pm

Come Dine with Me

4.00pm

Come Dine with Me

4.35pm

A New Life in the Sun

5.40pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

6.45pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

7.50pm

Posh Pawnbrokers

8.55pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

Location, Location, Location

11.00pm

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

12.10am

24 Hours in A and E

1.10am

Undercover Boss USA

2.10am

Location, Location, Location

3.15am

Food Unwrapped Diet Special

4.20am

Hugh's 3 Good Things

3.30am

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Channel 5 7.00am

The Wotwots!

7.10am

Chloe's Closet

7.20am

Lily's Driftwood Bay

7.30am

Fireman Sam

7.40am

Wissper

7.50am

Peppa Pig

7.55am

Pip Ahoy!

8.10am

Little Princess

8.20am

Bob the Builder

8.35am

Thomas and Friends

8.50am

Noddy: Toyland Detective

9.00am

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

9.15am

Peppa Pig

9.25am

Peppa Pig

9.35am

Paw Patrol

9.50am

Bananas in Pajamas

10.00am

Toot the Tiny Tugboat

10.15am

The Wright Stuff

12.15pm

Cowboy Builders

1.10pm

5 News Lunchtime

1.15pm

The Gadget Show

2.15pm

Home and Away

2.45pm

Neighbours

3.15pm

NCIS: Los Angeles

4.15pm

Social Nightmare

6.00pm

5 News at 5

6.30pm

Neighbours

7.00pm

Home and Away

7.30pm

5 News Tonight

8.00pm

Police Interceptors

9.00pm

GPs: Behind Closed Doors

10.00pm

Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

11.00pm

Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords

12.00am

The Tube: Going Underground

1.00am

Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild UK

1.55am

Super Casino

4.10am

Trauma Doctors: Every Second Counts

5.00am

Wildlife SOS

5.25am

Great Scientists

5.45am

House Doctor

6.10am

House Doctor

6.35am

House Doctor

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Football's Greatest Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals Minder Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Minder The Professionals Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Chase: Celebrity Special Thunderball FYI Daily

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Television: Thurs 21st April BBC1

7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.15pm 4.00pm 4.45pm 5.30pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.10pm 11.40pm 11.55pm 12.55am 1.40am 3.40am 5.30am 5.35am

BBC2

Breakfast The Day I Met the Queen Homes Under the Hammer The Queen's 90th Birthday Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Code Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show EastEnders MasterChef Elizabeth at 90: A Family Tribute BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Question Time This Week World Championship Snooker - Extra Crucible Classics Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

7.00am 7.45am 8.30am 9.15am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.15am 1.05am 2.05am 3.10am 3.40am 4.40am

ITV2 7.00am 7.20am 8.15am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.20am 12.15pm 1.15pm 1.45pm 2.15pm 2.45pm 3.35pm 4.40pm 5.45pm 6.50pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.35pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.50pm 12.20am 12.50am

7.00am

Football Gold

7.15am

Football Gold

7.30am

Football Gold

7.45am

Football Gold

8.00am

WWE SmackDown!

9.00am

Ford Football Special

11.00am

Football Gold

11.15am

Football Gold

11.30am

Ford Football Special

1.30pm

Live ATP 500 Tennis: Barcelona

7.30pm

ATP Tour Uncovered

8.00pm

Live Ford Football Special

11.15pm

David Beckham Special

12.15am

Barclays Premier League World

12.45am

Football Gold

1.00am

Ford Football Special

2.00am

Premier League Darts

5.30am

Football Gold

5.45am

Spanish Gold

6.00am

Premier League 100 Club

6.30am

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

Kelly and Cal

9.00am

Standoff

10.30am

Elsa and Fred

12.15pm

Kidnapping Freddy Heineken

1.55pm

Kelly and Cal

3.55pm

Standoff Pixels

7.15pm

Elsa and Fred

9.00pm

Pixels

11.00pm

ITV1 7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.40pm 12.10am 1.10am 2.00am

Sky Sports 1

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Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Scorpion Celebrity Juice @Elevenish Family Guy Family Guy

5.25pm

The Day I Met the Queen The Sheriffs are Coming Money for Nothing Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is The Great Interior Design Challenge Coast Wanted Down Under The Daily Politics World Championship Snooker Eggheads The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain Antiques Road Trip Natural World Line of Duty Mock the Week Newsnight World Championship Snooker Highlights Five Star Babies: Inside the Portland Hospital The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story Paul O'Grady: The Sally Army and Me Tribes, Predators and Me This is BBC Two

Kidnapping Freddy Heineken

12.40am

Standoff

2.10am

The Possession of Michael King

3.40am

Kidnapping Freddy Heineken

5.30am

Mad Max: Fury Road Special

6.00am

Avengers: Age of Ultron Special

6.30am

Fast and Furious 7 Special

Premier League 100 Club

Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners The Big Bang Theory

7.00am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 6.00am

The Dog Whisperer Monkey Life Monkey Life RSPCA Animal Rescue RSPCA Animal Rescue Nothing to Declare Nothing to Declare Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Extreme Phobias, Extreme Cures Futurama Futurama The Simpsons Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons DC's Legends of Tomorrow Colony The Five The Five Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever Brit Cops: Frontline Crime Stargate SG-1 Stargate SG-1

7.00am 7.25am 8.25am 9.30am 10.35am 11.00am 11.30am 11.55am 1.00pm 2.05pm 3.05pm 4.05pm 5.10pm 5.50pm 6.20pm 6.55pm 8.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 1.00am 2.05am 3.00am 3.30am

Emmerdale: Zak takes drastic action. Chrissie is determined to help Andy.

David puts on a brave face.

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Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Four in a Bed Channel 4 News Summary Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Fifteen to One Countdown Couples Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Too Many Cooks The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Millionaires' Mansions British Army Girls Alan Carr: Chatty Man Gogglebox Murder in Paradise Sex Box Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners Dispatches Unreported World Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb Kirstie's Handmade Treasures Fifteen to One

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SOAP UPDATE Eastenders: Despite some disappointing news, Nancy remains determined to go through with her plan.

Louise continues to cause trouble for the Mitchells.

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Fireman Sam

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Wissper

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Peppa Pig

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Little Princess

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Bob the Builder

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Thomas and Friends

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Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

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Peppa Pig

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Peppa Pig

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Paw Patrol

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Bananas in Pajamas

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Home and Away

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Neighbours

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Neighbours

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Elizabeth II: 90 Glorious Years

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On Benefits: Life on the Dole

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Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

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Super Casino

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Inside Buckingham Palace

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Wildlife SOS

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Great Scientists

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House Doctor

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A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

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Il Divo sings for Elche Valencia politicians Children’s Home called in Noos case Sensational Benidorm trio Il Divo will be helping Elche Children’s Home raise money for the many children who rely on donations to the charity to keep a roof over their heads, pay for utilities and provide for their day-to-day needs such and food, clothes and toiletries.

“Il Divo – The Sequel” will take place on

Elche Children’s Home is currently on a recruitment drive and is looking for volunteers to help the team continue to raise money at events. If you can spare a few hours or more and would like to help the children, then please let them know.

The children have no choice but to depend on the charity and given their life

Wednesday 20th April at The Club in Quesada. Audiences are always mesmerised by the power and clarity of the Il Divo tribute and tickets are already selling quickly. The show will be the bands first visit to the Quesada area and it has been highly anticipated by fans from all over the Costa Blanca. Popular songstress Dee is once again looking forward to performing with the lads and says she is one of their biggest fans. Their last show in the area was a complete sell out.

experiences deserve to have everything that most children take for granted from days out to personal possessions and their own space. Details can be found on the

The boys in action

website: elchechildrenscarehome.webs.com Tickets for the show are priced at 17.50 euros including a two course meal.

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Rita Barberá and Francisco Camps are to be called as witnesses in the Nóos case. As progress continues to interview the 300 witnesses in the case the former Mayor of Valencia and the former president of the Valencia Generalitat Regional Government, Francisco Camps are to take the stand along with the former vicesecretary of the Studies and Programs of the PP, Esteban González Pons.

The first two of the group of three will have to give their versions on the contracts for the celebration of three editions of the Valencia Summit, between 2004 and 2006, by the Nóos Institute presided by Iñaki Urdangarin and his partner Diego Torres, were granted 3.1 million euros of public funds, of which at least 2.1 million were supposedly embezzled, then justified by fake factures (invoices).

González Pons will be questioned about the meetings he held with Urdangarin in 2005 for the project of the European Games, which were never held and for the same the Nóos Institute was paid 382,000 euros. At that time, Pons was the councillor for Institutional Relations in the Valencia Community.

The calling of Rita Barberá has arrived at politically complicated moment for the former Mayor, who has used her ‘aforamiento’ as Senator in order to not be put under investigation in the Taula case, which is concerned with the supposed laundering of illegal party donations for the Valencia PP. With respect to the Nóos case, Barberá will be questioned on her previous contacts with the organisers of Valencia

Summit, and international event for the management of large sports events.

Urdangarin maintained in a meeting on 29th January 2004 in the Zarzuela Palace where he explained his project to both Barberá and the former Valencia President, Francisco Camps.

Later, the son-in-law of King Juan Carlos I and Diego Torres met before both politicians in the Valencia City Hall and in the headquarters of the Presidency of the Generalitat. Weeks after these meetings, the political chiefs order their subordinates to contract Urdangarin, and they did so, according to the prosecutor Pedro Horrach ‘basically attended as don Iñaki is the sonin-law of His Majesty’.

These congresses were adjudicated to the Nóos Institute by ignoring the contractual laws at the Valencia City Hall, without debating the costs of the events or any judicial review. The formula chosen was an agreement of collaboration, which avoided the legal requirements for publicity and concurrence. To avoid tax, the contract chosen by the City Hall was with the Valencia Tourism Foundation Convention Bureau, and for the Generalitat, the public company City of Arts and Sciences S.A. The anti-corruption prosecution service singled out that Nóos started the work to organise the Valencia Summit ‘far before’ the contracts were exchanged ‘given it was verbal and decidedly anticipated’.

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investigation. The instruction judge in the Nóos case, José Castro, sent a reasoned exhibit to the Valencia Community Superior Court of Justice, which assumed this part of the case summary has revealed ‘the decisive and criminal intervention by Rita Barberá and Francisco Camps, aforado both for being autonomous parliamentarians. In September 2013, the Valencia regional court rejected the acceptance of the instruction stage.

Finally, the penal responsibility has fallen on their subordinates, four top dogs in the Generalitat, Luis Lobón, Elisa Maldonado, Jorge Vela and José Manuel Aguilar; and the former deputy mayor of Valencia and previous right hand man of Barberá, Alfonso Grau, who will also sit on the accused bench. In his testimony as accused, Grau manifested that Barberá had told him she had had a meeting with Urdangarin, and the projects which he showed her ‘looked great’.

Both Camps and Barberá have requested their hearing being over videoconference, which was rejected in the court presided by the magistrate Samantha Romero.

Francisco Camps

Investigation For these acts, both Camps and Barberá were on the point of being put under

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Spaniards want working day change Spanish workers would prefer shorter lunch hours and to finish work earlier, a new survey shows. Nearly eight in 10 Spanish employees say they would prefer ‘European-style’ working hours rather than the traditional split day which normally applies, according to a survey by Heineken.

The web portal, Let's Beer! Asked 2,330 people whether they would prefer the kind of working day acting president Mariano Rajoy (PP) would introduce if he became leader again, or whether they liked the one they already had.

In Spain, typical office hours start anywhere between 8.00am and 9.30am, depending upon the company, and the long lunch break begins between 1.00pm and 2.00pm, with staff returning to base between 4.00pm and 5.30pm and finishing work between 8.00pm and 9.30pm. This varies according to the area and region of the country, whether the workplace is an office or shop or a large company or a family-run business.

Another factor is whether the work is for a public-sector or private-sector. Other than major chain stores and supermarkets, which frequently open 12 or 13 hours a day, most shops have a long siesta between 1.00pm and 5.30pm every week day and are open only from 10.00am until 1.00pm on Saturdays.

In city centres, office and shop closing can be as little as two hours, but in the provinces it can be as long as fourand-a-half hours.

Rajoy’s proposal is for a day similar to that of the UK with standard 9.00am to 5.00pm with an hour for lunch, or

French-style, from 9.00am to 6.00pm with two hours for lunch. According to the survey, 78.3 percent of workers would prefer hours closer to those of the UK or France, and admit that staying

on late without extra pay is commonplace. This is because, according to 59 percent of respondents, the boss is the last to leave, and employees are inclined to stay on until the boss goes to show they are dedicated to their company.

But 50 per cent of women say they have trouble finding time for a life and other commitments outside of work because of the long day – albeit only 25 percent of men agree with this.

Those in favour of what is known in Spain as an ‘intense day’ – less time for lunch and finishing earlier – say it is nearly impossible, with current working hours, to find time for any other activity that requires daylight.

In fact, nearly a third admit they have

used a made-up excuse at least once in order to get away from work early, and of these, over half have pretended to have a doctor's appointment.

Spain's unique working-hour pattern

sets it aside from the rest of Europe, according to Heineken – nearly 60 percent of employees say they have missed at least one Champions' League match on TV because they were at work when it was on – but 77.6 percent of Spaniards say they believe people in their country enjoy life more than elsewhere on the continent, despite the long working day.

Work life balance Employees in Madrid are most concerned about having a life outside of work, whilst those in the regions of Valencia and the Basque Country, least so, the survey reveals.

Whilst much of Europe follows a pattern, the general rule is that

employees in southern Europe work longer hours than those in the north.

In Germany, the standard working day finishes at around 4.00pm so that, once the clocks go forward, they can

spend their early evenings on outdoor activity – and German people explain this is why cycling and hiking are so popular in their society.

Sweden has recently piloted a sixhour working day and revealed that productivity has rocketed and employees take less time off sick, since they get plenty of rest and leisure time.

It is common in Scandinavian countries to start work at 6.00am in the summer, and finish at around noon or 1.00pm, so they can enjoy the endless light nights – even in the southern parts of Norway, Finland and Sweden, it does not get dark in summer until at least 11.00pm, whilst further north, this is later still or even not at all.

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Saturday Night at the Movies Treat yourselves to a good evening out by going to see a brand new show Saturday Night at the Movies featuring some of the best loved music and comedy from the silver screen being performed by Rascals on Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th & Friday 27th May at the School of Culture & Music in Los Montesinos. Curtain up at 7.30. To order tickets priced at €7 call Sue on 96 678 4874 , book direct on line on www.therascals.org. Or click on the ticket button to see where you can purchase at an outlet near you.

The show features a diversity of colourful numbers from The Drifters, Jersey Boys, South Pacific, Chicago, 42nd Street, Blood Brothers, Calamity Jane, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Sound of Music, James Bond, Chess & Me & My Girl.

Come along and enjoy this feast of song, dance & comedy.

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1.40pm

Partisan

3.25pm

Bad Words

5.05pm

Southpaw

7.20pm

The Forger

9.00pm

Southpaw

11.10pm

Bad Words

12.45am

Partisan

2.30am

Standoff

4.00am

Partisan

5.45am

Zootropolis: Special

6.00am

Kung Fu Panda 3: Special

6.30am

Fast and Furious 7 Special

The Day I Met the Queen Flog It! Escape to the Country Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Sea Cities World Championship Snooker The Daily Politics World Championship Snooker Eggheads The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain Canals: The Making of a Nation The Food Detectives Grand Tours of Scotland Gardeners' World Rick Stein's Long Weekends Two Doors Down Newsnight Later... with Jools Holland World Championship Snooker Highlights Question Time Inside Obama's White House This is BBC Two Crucible Classics

ITV1 7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.40pm 2.05am 4.00am

Sky Sports 1 7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 11.30am 11.40am 1.30pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 11.15pm 11.45pm 12.45am 1.00am 1.15am 1.30am 1.45am 2.00am 3.00am

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Main Event Barclays Premier League World Live Super Rugby Rugby Union Gold Live Super Rugby Barclays Premier League World Ford Football Special La Liga Show 2015 Premier League Legends Ford Football Special Barclays Premier League World Football Freestyler Game Changers Barclays Premier League World The Fantasy Football Club Football Barclays Premier League Preview The Fantasy Football Club Football Gold Super League Highlights Football Gold Football Gold Super League Highlights The Fantasy Football Club Barclays Premier League Preview

7.00am 7.45am 8.35am 9.05am 9.35am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 12.10am 12.40am 1.05am 2.10am

Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Get Him to the Greek The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers The Goldbergs

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

Television: Fri 22nd April

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Chopping Block Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant Coronation Street Flying Scotsman with Robson Green ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London GoldenEye Jackpot247 Murder, She Wrote

Sky 1 7.00am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 6.00am

The Dog Whisperer Monkey Life Monkey Life RSPCA Animal Rescue RSPCA Animal Rescue Nothing to Declare Nothing to Declare Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Extreme Phobias, Extreme Cures Futurama Futurama The Simpsons Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Supergirl The Five The Five A League of Their Own Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever Brit Cops: Frontline Crime Stargate SG-1 Stargate SG-1

7.00am 7.25am 8.25am 9.30am 10.35am 11.00am 11.30am 11.55am 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.05pm 4.10pm 5.15pm 5.50pm 6.20pm 6.55pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 1.00am 3.00am 3.50am 4.40am

Doctor at Large Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Darling Buds of May Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor at Large On the Buses George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Agatha Christie's Marple Prime Suspect A is for Acid Long Lost Family Rory Bremner's Great British Views Rory Bremner's Great British Views

E4

Channel 4 7.00am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.05pm 2.10pm 4.10pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.35pm 12.05am 1.10am 2.05am 4.10am 4.35am 5.05am 6.00am 6.15am

Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Jamie's 15 Minute Meals Channel 4 News Summary Four in a Bed Channel 4 Racing Countdown Couples Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Too Many Cooks The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Unreported World George Clarke's Amazing Treehouses Gogglebox Lookalikes Lookalikes First Dates Rude Tube 13 Assassins Toast of London Toast of London Location, Location, Location Kirstie's Handmade Treasures Fifteen to One

BBC 4 8.00pm 8.30pm 10.00pm

3.25am 4.55am

World News Today BBC Young Musician 2016 The Everly Brothers: Harmonies From Heaven Billy Fury: The Sound of Fury It's Only Rock 'N' Roll: Rock 'N' Roll at the BBC Trad Jazz Britannia The Everly Brothers: Harmonies From Heaven Billy Fury: The Sound of Fury This is BBC Four

9.55am

Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

10.35am

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

11.40am

Time Team

12.45pm

Time Team

1.50pm

Come Dine with Me

2.25pm

Come Dine with Me

2.55pm

Come Dine with Me

3.25pm

Come Dine with Me

4.00pm

Come Dine with Me

4.35pm

A New Life in the Sun

5.40pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

6.45pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

7.50pm

Posh Pawnbrokers

8.55pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

Blue Eyes

11.10pm

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

12.15am

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

1.15am

Undercover Boss USA

2.15am

Grand Designs

3.20am

The Good Wife

4.15am

River Cottage Bites

11.00pm 12.25am 1.25am 2.25am

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Channel 5 7.00am

The Wotwots!

7.10am

Chloe's Closet

7.20am

Lily's Driftwood Bay

7.30am

Fireman Sam

7.40am

Wissper

7.50am

Peppa Pig

7.55am

Pip Ahoy!

8.10am

Little Princess

8.20am

Bob the Builder

8.35am

Thomas and Friends

8.50am

Noddy: Toyland Detective

9.00am

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

9.15am

Peppa Pig

9.25am

Peppa Pig

9.35am

Paw Patrol

9.50am

Bananas in Pajamas

10.00am

Toot the Tiny Tugboat

10.15am

The Wright Stuff

12.10pm

Beware! Cowboy Builders

1.10pm

5 News Lunchtime

1.15pm

Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

2.15pm

Home and Away

2.45pm

Neighbours

3.20pm

NCIS

4.20pm

The Good Mother

6.00pm

5 News at 5

6.30pm

Neighbours

7.00pm

Home and Away

7.30pm

5 News Tonight

8.00pm

The Gadget Show

9.00pm

Henry VIII and His Six Wives

10.00pm

Ben Fogle: The Great African Migration

11.00pm

Eamonn and Ruth:

12.00am

The Hotel Inspector

1.00am

Super Casino

4.10am

Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

5.00am

Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

5.45am

House Doctor

6.10am

House Doctor

6.35am

House Doctor

7.00am 7.05am 7.30am 7.55am 8.50am 9.55am 10.55am 11.55am 12.55pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3.25pm 3.55pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.35pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 11.00pm 12.00am 12.05am

Football's Greatest: Ronaldo Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals Minder Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Minder The Professionals Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Pawn Stars FA Youth Cup Final Live Death Wish 5: The Face of Death FYI Daily Death Wish 5: The Face of Death

How the Other Half Lives

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Television: Sat 23rd April BBC1

7.00am 11.00am 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.10pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 5.30pm 5.40pm 5.50pm 8.15pm 9.05pm 9.55pm 10.45pm 11.15pm 11.35pm 12.20am 12.50am 1.20am 4.20am 6.20am 6.25am

Breakfast Saturday Kitchen Live MasterChef BBC News Football Focus The London Marathon: A Million Reasons to Run World Championship Snooker BBC News Regional News and Weather Match of the Day Live Michael Mcintyre's Big Show The National Lottery Casualty Mrs. Brown's Boys BBC News Match of the Day Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle The London Marathon: A Million Reasons to Run World Championship Snooker - Extra Crucible Classics Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

BBC2 8.55am 11.00am

World Championship Snooker

1.00pm

Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul

2.00pm

Bargain Hunt

3.00pm

Escape to the Country

3.45pm

Money for Nothing

4.30pm

The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain

5.00pm

Gardeners' World

5.30pm

Final Score

6.15pm

Flog It!

7.00pm

Bake Off Crème de la Crème

8.00pm

World Championship Snooker

9.00pm

Dad's Army

9.30pm

Shakespeare Live! From the RSC

11.30pm

QI XL

12.15am

World Championship

1.05am

Mesrine: Killer Instinct

Snooker Highlights 2.50am

Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1

4.55am

This is BBC Two

6.30am

Great British Garden Revival

ITV2 7.00am 9.35am 12.00pm 1.20pm 2.25pm 3.25pm 4.20pm 5.25pm 5.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 7.35pm 8.15pm 9.15pm 9.20pm 10.15pm 11.15pm 12.05am 12.35am 1.05am 1.30am 2.05am 2.30am 2.55am 3.15am 3.40am 6.40am

Emmerdale Omnibus Coronation Street Omnibus Britain's Got Talent Britain's Got More Talent The Almost Impossible Gameshow Scorpion Batteries Not Included FYI Daily Batteries Not Included Hotel Transylvania FYI Daily Hotel Transylvania After Earth FYI Daily After Earth Britain's Got More Talent Celebrity Juice Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! The Cleveland Show The Cleveland Show @Elevenish Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen

Elsa and Fred

8.45am

Standoff

10.15am

The Forger

11.55am

Elsa and Fred

1.40pm

Partisan

3.25pm

Bad Words

5.05pm

Southpaw

7.20pm

The Forger

9.00pm

Southpaw

11.10pm

Bad Words

12.45am

Partisan

2.30am

Standoff

4.00am

Partisan

5.45am

Zootropolis: Special

6.00am

Fast and Furious 7 Special

6.30am

Kung Fu Panda 3: Special

ITV1 8.00am 8.05am 8.15am 8.30am 8.45am 9.00am 9.25am 9.30am 10.25am 11.15am 12.15pm 1.05pm 1.15pm 2.15pm 2.45pm 3.45pm 5.25pm 6.30pm 6.40pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.15pm 11.00pm

Sky Sports 1 7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am 1.00pm 3.45pm 6.25pm 8.30pm 10.30pm 12.30am 1.30am 2.30am 2.45am 3.00am 3.30am 4.30am 5.30am 6.00am 6.30am

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Freestyler Barclays Premier League Preview Game Changers Nick Kicks The Fantasy Football Club Soccer A.M. Football Live European Rugby Live European Rugby Football Football Indian Premier League Highlights Indian Premier League Highlights La Liga La Liga Cricket's Greatest Indian Premier League Highlights Indian Premier League Highlights Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Premier League 100 Club

7.00am 7.20am 7.45am 8.10am 8.40am 9.35am 10.35am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 4.55pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 12.05am 12.55am 1.40am 2.45am 3.20am

Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Jane the Virgin Made in Chelsea How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Suburgatory Suburgatory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Dear John The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tower Heist Gogglebox Gogglebox Rude Tube The IT Crowd The IT Crowd

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

Fort Apache

CostaBlancaPeople April 19th - 25th 2016

Share a Story Sooty Super 4 Nerds and Monsters The Tom and Jerry Show Thunderbirds are Go ITV News Weekend Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote The Jeremy Kyle Show USA ITV News and Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show Planet's Got Talent BBQ Champ Beethoven The Wine Show ITV News London ITV News and Weather You've Been Framed!

Bang on the Money Britain's Got Talent Play to the Whistle ITV News and Weather

Sky 1

Channel 4

Channel 5

7.10am

Asics Greater Manchester Marathon

7.00am

Peppa Pig

7.40am

British GT

7.05am

Bananas in Pajamas

8.05am

Brighton Marathon 2016

7.15am

Angelina Ballerina

9.00am

Everybody Loves Raymond

7.30am

Bob the Builder

9.30am

Everybody Loves Raymond

7.45am

Tickety Toc

10.00am

The Morning Line

7.55am

Zack and Quack

11.00am

Frasier

8.05am

Roobarb and Custard Too

11.30am

Frasier

8.15am

Noddy in Toyland

12.00pm

The Big Bang Theory

8.25am

Paw Patrol

12.30pm

The Big Bang Theory

8.40am

Little Princess

12.55pm

The Simpsons

8.55am

Pip Ahoy!

1.25pm

The Simpsons

1.55pm

Come Dine with Me

9.05am

Blaze and the Monster Machines

3.00pm

Channel 4 Racing

9.30am

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

9.45am

Wanda and the Alien

5.30pm

A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun

6.30pm

Homes by the Med

9.55am

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

10.30am

The Saturday Show Live

7.30pm

Channel 4 News

8.00pm

The Secret World of Lego

12.30pm

Police Interceptors

9.00pm

Arnie Schwarzenegger's

1.25pm

Police Interceptors

50 Greatest Ever Stunts

2.20pm

Police Interceptors

10.30pm

The Transporter

3.15pm

Police Interceptors

12.20am

Contraband

4.10pm

Now That's Funny!

2.20am

Hollyoaks Omnibus

5.15pm

Now That's Funny!

4.30am

Tricks of the Restaurant Trade

6.15pm

Toddlers Make You Laugh Out Loud

4.55am

Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb

7.10pm

NCIS: Los Angeles

5.50am

Kirstie's Fill Your House for Free

8.05pm

NCIS: New Orleans

6.00am

Fifteen to One

9.00pm

NCIS

6.55am

King of Queens

9.55pm

5 News Weekend

10.00pm

The Championship

11.00pm

Goal Rush

11.30pm

NCIS

12.25am

NCIS

1.15am

Super Casino

4.10am

The Best of Bad TV: The 90s

5.20am

Criminals: Caught on Camera

5.50am

Divine Designs

6.10am

HouseBusters

Rock 'N' Roll at the BBC

6.35am

Access

3.45am

BBC: The Secret Files 2

6.45am

Angels of Jarm

4.45am

This is BBC Four

6.50am

Angels of Jarm

7.00am 7.15am 8.20am 9.20am 10.00am 10.25am 11.25am 12.25pm 1.30pm

Football's Greatest Cycling Bundesliga HSBC World Rugby 7s Series Highlights Storage Wars Ax Men World Superbike Highlights Motorsport UK British Touring Car Championship Highlights FIA Formula e Championship Live BRDC Formula 3 Championship Highlights The Darts Mavericks The Big Fish Off Space Cowboys FYI Daily Space Cowboys Get Carter FYI Daily Get Carter The Fog FYI Daily The Fog

7.00am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 6.00am 6.30am

Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew Game Changers Duck Quacks Don't Echo The Fantasy Football Club Soccer A.M. To be Announced Wild Things Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Supergirl The Flash The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Micky Flanagan's Detour De France Hawaii Five-0 NCIS: Los Angeles Limitless Arrow Strike Back: Vengeance Inside Gatwick Nothing to Declare Nothing to Declare

7.00am

Movies Now

9.55am

River Cottage Bites

7.10am

Judge Judy

10.20am

Time Team

7.30am

Judge Judy

11.15am

Time Team Special

7.55am

On the Buses

12.20pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

8.25am

On the Buses

1.25pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

8.55am

Where the Heart is

2.30pm

Four in a Bed

10.00am

Where the Heart is

3.05pm

Four in a Bed

11.10am

A Touch of Frost

3.35pm

Four in a Bed

1.30pm

Man About the House

4.10pm

Four in a Bed

2.30pm

FYI Daily

4.40pm

Four in a Bed

2.35pm

Man About the House

5.15pm

Come Dine with Me

3.20pm

Columbo

5.50pm

Come Dine with Me

4.55pm

Rosemary and Thyme

6.20pm

Come Dine with Me

5.55pm

Rosemary and Thyme

6.55pm

Come Dine with Me

7.00pm

Midsomer Murders

7.25pm

Come Dine with Me

9.00pm

Foyle's War

7.55pm

Shakespeare's Tomb

11.00pm

Agatha Christie's Marple

9.00pm

Father Ted

1.05am

Blue Murder

9.30pm

Father Ted

2.35am

Doctor at Large

10.00pm

Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live

3.00am

ITV3 Nightscreen

11.05pm

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

3.30am

Teleshopping

12.10am

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

E4

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BBC 4 8.00pm

A History of Ancient Britain

9.00pm

Natural World

10.00pm

Hinterland

11.30pm

BBC: The Secret Files 2

12.30am

BBC: The Secret Files

1.30am

Imagine...

2.45am

It's Only Rock 'N' Roll:

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Movie Pick: 9.20pm ITV 2

After Earth

Dystopian sci-fi adventure. A thousand years after Earth was destroyed by a natural disaster, humans live on a distant planet called Nova Prime. It is policed by The Ranger Corps, but one day, during a routine space flight, star Ranger Cypher and his son Kitai crash land on Earth. Over the last millennium, the planet has evolved to destroy all human life, leaving Cypher and Kitai in a desperate battle for survival.

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3.00pm 5.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 9.30pm 9.35pm 11.05pm 12.05am 12.10am 1.15am 2.15am 2.20am

Television: Sun 24th April

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BBC1 7.00am 8.40am 9.30am 2.30pm 2.40pm 3.50pm 4.50pm 5.35pm 7.05pm 7.35pm 7.50pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.20pm 11.30pm 12.40am 1.10am 1.40am 4.40am 6.40am 6.45am

BBC2

Breakfast Match of the Day The London Marathon BBC News Sunday Politics The Day I Met the Queen Songs of Praise Elizabeth at 90: A Family Tribute Paul O'Grady: The Sally Army and Me BBC News Regional News and Weather Countryfile Antiques Roadshow Undercover BBC News Regional News and Weather Match of the Day 2 Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights Would I Lie to You? World Championship Snooker - Extra World Snooker Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

7.30am

Gardeners' World

8.00am

An Island Parish

8.30am

The Beechgrove Garden

9.00am

Countryfile

10.00am

The Andrew Marr Show

11.00am

World Championship Snooker

1.15pm

MOTD2 Extra

2.15pm

Points of View

2.30pm

The London Marathon

3.30pm

World Championship Snooker

7.00pm

The London Marathon Highlights

8.00pm

World Championship Snooker

9.00pm

Natural Born Winners

10.00pm Louis Theroux 11.00pm Half of a Yellow Sun 12.45am

World Championship Snooker Highlights

1.35am

The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story

2.40am

Countryfile

3.35am

Holby City

4.35am

This is BBC Two

ITV2 7.00am 7.20am 7.45am 10.25am 12.55pm 2.05pm 2.50pm 3.55pm 4.00pm 4.35pm 5.35pm 5.40pm 6.30pm 7.50pm 8.50pm 9.50pm 9.55pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.30am 12.55am 1.30am 1.55am 2.25am 2.55am

7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 9.00am

8.45am

Standoff

10.15am

The Forger

11.55am

Partisan

1.40pm

Elsa and Fred

3.25pm

Bad Words

5.05pm

Southpaw

7.20pm

The Forger

9.00pm

Southpaw

11.10pm

Bad Words

12.45am

Partisan

2.30am

Standoff

4.00am

Partisan

5.45am

Zootropolis: Special

6.00am

Kung Fu Panda 3: Special

6.30am

Fast and Furious 7 Special

Football Gold Football Gold SNF: Match Choice The Sunday Supplement

10.30am

Goals on Sunday

12.30pm

Live Ford Super Sunday

3.00pm

Live Ford Super Sunday

5.00pm

Live Ford Super Sunday

8.00pm

Football League Goals

9.00pm

David Beckham Special

10.00pm

Goals on Sunday

11.00pm

Ford Football Special

12.30am

Goals on Sunday

1.30am

Football

3.40am

Football Gold

3.45am

Ford Football Special

5.15am

Football League Goals

6.15am

Football Gold

6.30am

Premier League 100 Club

7.00am 7.25am 7.50am 8.25am 8.55am 9.25am 9.55am 10.25am 10.55am 1.25pm 2.30pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 4.55pm

Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Suburgatory Suburgatory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Hollyoaks Omnibus Made in Chelsea Couples Come Dine with Me The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs St. Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Tattoo Fixers The IT Crowd The IT Crowd The 100 Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Tattoo Fixers A to Z A to Z Hollyoaks Omnibus

Sky Movies Premiere Elsa and Fred

8.00am 8.05am 8.15am 8.30am 8.45am 9.00am 9.13am 9.25am 9.30am 10.25am 11.20am 12.20pm 1.20pm 1.30pm 2.30pm 3.15pm 4.15pm 5.35pm 7.30pm 7.40pm 7.55pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm

Sky Sports 1

Planet's Funniest Animals Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Emmerdale Omnibus Coronation Street Omnibus Take Me Out Catchphrase The Flintstones FYI Daily The Flintstones Charlotte's Web FYI Daily Charlotte's Web Britain's Got Talent Britain's Got More Talent Paranoia FYI Daily Paranoia Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! The Cleveland Show The Cleveland Show Totally Bonkers Guinness World

7.00am

ITV1

Sky 1 7.00am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 6.00am 6.30am

The Hour of Power RSPCA Animal Rescue RSPCA Animal Rescue Monkey Life Monkey Life Supergirl The Flash WWE Raw Extreme Phobias, Extreme Cures Extreme Phobias, Extreme Cures Extreme Phobias, Extreme Cures Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Muppets Modern Family The Simpsons Wild Things Duck Quacks Don't Echo Hawaii Five-0 NCIS: Los Angeles The Force: Manchester Air Ambulance ER Road Wars DC's Legends of Tomorrow Strike Back: Vengeance Inside Gatwick Nothing to Declare Nothing to Declare

7.00am 7.25am 7.55am 8.55am 9.00am 9.40am 10.50am 12.00pm 1.35pm 2.35pm 2.40pm 3.40pm 4.45pm 4.50pm 7.55pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.20pm 12.35am 12.40am 1.40am 3.40am

On the Buses On the Buses Man About the House FYI Daily Man About the House Heartbeat Heartbeat Columbo The Queen FYI Daily The Queen Ben-Hur FYI Daily Ben-Hur Doc Martin The Cruise Ship Royal Stories Great Estates of Scotland Elizabeth: The Golden Age FYI Daily Elizabeth: The Golden Age A Touch of Frost Doctor at Large

E4

7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 12.35am 1.10am 2.05am 3.05am 4.00am 4.20am 4.40am

Share a Story Sooty Super 4 Nerds and Monsters The Tom and Jerry Show Teen Titans Go! Teen Titans Go! ITV News Weekend FIA Formula e Championship Highlights Murder, She Wrote The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV News and Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show All Star Family Fortunes Fierce Britain's Got Talent Midsomer Murders ITV News London ITV News and Weather The Chase Celebrity Special The Durrells Home Fires ITV News and Weather

Channel 4

10.30am/7.15pm

Elsa and Fred

Film – Paranoia: Thriller. An entry-level employee at a powerful corporation finds himself occupying a corner office, but at a dangerous price: he must spy on his boss's old mentor to secure for him a multi-billion dollar advantage

Channel 5

7.20am

King of Queens

7.00am

Peppa Pig

7.45am

King of Queens

7.05am

Bananas in Pajamas

8.10am

Everybody Loves Raymond

7.20am

Angelina Ballerina

8.35am

Everybody Loves Raymond

7.35am

Bob the Builder

9.00am

Everybody Loves Raymond

7.45am

Tickety Toc

9.30am

Frasier

7.55am

Zack and Quack

10.00am

Frasier

8.10am

Pets

10.30am

Sunday Brunch

8.15am

Noddy in Toyland

1.30pm

George Clarke's Amazing Spaces

8.25am

Paw Patrol

2.30pm

Maid in Manhattan

8.40am

Little Princess

4.35pm

Location, Location, Location

8.55am

Pip Ahoy!

5.35pm

A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun

9.10am

Blaze and the Monster Machines

6.35pm

Channel 4 News

9.35am

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

7.05pm

Grand Designs

9.50am

Wanda and the Alien

8.00pm

The Fearless Chef

10.00am

Toby's Travelling Circus

9.00pm

Mystery of the Crossrail Skulls

10.15am

Jelly Jamm

10.00pm

Indian Summers

10.35am

LazyTown

11.00pm

Gogglebox

11.00am

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

12.05am

The Lincoln Lawyer

11.30am

The Championship

2.10am

Embarrassing Bodies

12.30pm

Goal Rush

3.00am

Come Dine with Me

1.00pm

The Gadget Show

3.30am

Come Dine with Me

2.00pm

Grannies Make You Laugh Out Loud

3.55am

Come Dine with Me

3.00pm

Budgies Make You Laugh Out Loud

4.20am

Come Dine with Me

4.00pm

What to Expect When You're Expecting

4.45am

Come Dine with Me

6.00pm

Miss Congeniality

5.15am

Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb

8.00pm

Now That's Funny!

6.05am

Location, Location, Location

9.00pm

Penn and Teller: Fool Us in Vegas

9.55pm

5 News Weekend

BBC 4 8.00pm

Virtuoso Violinists at the BBC

9.00pm

Yehudi Menuhin

10.00pm Arena: All the World's a Screen - Shakespeare on Film 11.00pm Forbidden Planet 12.35am Aliens: The Big Think

10.00pm

Runner Runner

11.40pm

Cradle 2 the Grave

1.45am

Criminals: Caught on Camera

2.10am

Super Casino

4.10am

World War II in Colour

5.00am

Wildlife SOS

5.25am

Wildlife SOS

5.50am

The Great Artists

1.35am

Horizon

2.35am

Natural World

6.15am

Divine Designs

3.35am

Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City

6.45am

Angels of Jarm

4.35am

This is BBC Four

6.50am

Angels of Jarm

7.00am 7.45am

Ax Men British Touring Car Championship Highlights The Big Fish Off Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Destry FYI Daily Destry The Cimarron Kid FYI Daily The Cimarron Kid Thunderball FYI Daily Thunderball The Wine Show River Monsters Assassins FYI Daily

ITV3

More 4 9.55am

River Cottage Bites

10.25am

Come Dine with Me

10.55am

Come Dine with Me

11.25am

Come Dine with Me

11.55am

Come Dine with Me

12.25pm

Come Dine with Me

1.00pm

Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

1.30pm

Vet on the Hill

2.35pm

Homes by the Med

3.40pm

Four in a Bed

4.15pm

Four in a Bed

4.50pm

Four in a Bed

5.20pm

Four in a Bed

5.50pm

Four in a Bed

6.20pm

Come Dine with Me

6.55pm

Come Dine with Me

7.25pm

Come Dine with Me

7.55pm

Come Dine with Me

8.30pm

Come Dine with Me

9.00pm

Grand Designs New Zealand

10.00pm

Nightmare on Everest

SUNDAY MOVIE PICK FILM PICK Sky Movies Premiere

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ITV4 9.15am 10.15am 10.40am 11.10am 11.40am 12.05pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.30pm 2.35pm 3.35pm 4.35pm 4.40pm 5.15pm 6.15pm 6.20pm 7.55pm 9.00pm 10.05pm 11.10pm

Channel 5 - 10pm Runner Runner - Slick crime thriller.

After losing his lucrative Wall Street job, finance whiz Richie Furst tries to win his tuition for Princeton in a game of online poker. However he is distraught when he crashes to a huge loss, one so statistically unlikely that he is convinced his opponent has cheated. Richie travels to Costa Rica to confront gambling mogul Ivan Block, only to be lured into the tycoon's high-rolling web where all isn't quite as it seems.

46

Television: Mon 25th April BBC1

7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.15pm 4.00pm 4.45pm 5.30pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 12.30am 1.10am

BBC2

Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Oxford Street Revealed Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Code Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Panorama EastEnders MasterChef Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle I Want My Wife Back BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Have I Got a Bit More News for You PFA Awards Highlights The Graham Norton Show

7.00am 8.00am 8.30am 9.15am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 1.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.35am 1.25am 1.55am 2.55am 4.20am

ITV2 7.00am 7.20am 8.15am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.20am 12.15pm 1.15pm 1.45pm 2.15pm 2.45pm 3.35pm 4.40pm 5.45pm 6.50pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.30am 12.55am

7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.00am 9.00am 10.00am 11.30am 12.30pm 12.45pm 1.00pm 1.15pm 1.30pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 1.30am 2.00am 4.30am 5.00am 6.00am 6.30am

Sky Movies Premiere Elsa and Fred

8.45am

The Forger

10.25am

Standoff

11.55am

Elsa and Fred

1.40pm

Bad Words

3.20pm

Partisan

5.05pm

Southpaw

7.20pm

The Forger

9.00pm

Southpaw

11.10pm

Bad Words

12.45am

Partisan

2.30am

Standoff

4.00am

Partisan

5.45am

Zootropolis: Special

ITV1 7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 12.30am 2.45am 4.00am

Sky Sports 1

Planet's Funniest Animals Dinner Date The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Psych Royal Pains Dinner Date Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Take Me Out You've Been Framed!

Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Family Guy Family Guy Plebs Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! The Cleveland Show

7.00am

Homes Under the Hammer Flog it! Trade Secrets The Sheriffs are Coming The Day I Met the Queen Caught Red Handed Gardeners' World Triathlon The Daily Politics World Championship Snooker Eggheads The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain World Championship Snooker The Food Detectives An Island Parish Horizon Mock the Week Newsnight World Championship nooker Highlights The Women's Football Show MasterChef The Celebrity Apprentice USA This is BBC Two

6.00am

Fast and Furious 7 Special

6.30am

Kingsman: The Secret Service Special

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Raw Goals on Sunday Ford Football Special Football League Goals Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Ford Football Special Fantasy Football Club Highlights Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Football League Goals Live Ford Monday Night Football Football League Goals SPFL Round Up Fantasy Football Club Highlights Ford Mnf Football Highlights Fantasy Football Club Highlights Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Premier League 100 Club Premier League 100 Club

Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory Joe and Caspar Hit the Road Made in Chelsea Empire The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Gogglebox Made in Chelsea

7.00am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 5.30am

9pm Sky Movies Premiere Billy “The Great” Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal), the reigning junior middleweight boxing champion, has an impressive career, a loving wife and daughter, and a lavish lifestyle. However, when tragedy strikes, Billy hits rock bottom, losing his family, his house and his manager. He soon finds an unlikely savior in Tick Willis (Forest Whitaker), a former fighter who trains the city's toughest amateur boxers. With his future on the line, Hope fights to reclaim the trust of those he loves the most.

The Dog Whisperer Monkey Life Monkey Life RSPCA Animal Rescue RSPCA Animal Rescue Nothing to Declare Nothing to Declare Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Extreme Phobias, Extreme Cures Futurama Futurama The Simpsons Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Modern Family Air Ambulance ER Legends Limitless Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever Brit Cops: Frontline Crime Nothing to Declare Nothing to Declare

7.00am 7.25am 8.25am 9.25am 10.30am 11.00am 11.25am 11.55am 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.05pm 5.10pm 5.45pm 6.20pm 6.55pm 7.55pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 1.45am 2.40am

Initial release: July 20, 2015 (New York City) Director: Antoine Fuqua Music composed by: James Horner Initial DVD release: October 27, 2015 (USA) Screenplay: Kurt Sutter

Doctor at Large Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Darling Buds of May Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor at Large On the Buses George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Long Lost Family Law and Order: UK The Knock The Darling Buds of May Judge Judy

www.costablancapeople.com

Channel 4 7.00am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.05pm 1.35pm 2.05pm 2.40pm 3.10pm 4.10pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.05am 2.00am 2.55am 3.55am 4.50am 5.05am 6.05am

Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Four in a Bed Channel 4 News Summary Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Fifteen to One Countdown Couples Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Too Many Cooks The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Dispatches The Food Chain The Island with Bear Grylls Flowers 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 24 Hours in Police Custody Manchester's Serial Killer?

British Army Girls Alan Carr: Chatty Man River Cottage Bites Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb Location, Location, Location

Channel 5 7.00am

The Wotwots!

7.10am

Chloe's Closet

7.20am

Lily's Driftwood Bay

7.30am

Fireman Sam

7.40am

Wissper

7.50am

Peppa Pig

7.55am

Pip Ahoy!

8.10am

Little Princess

8.20am

Bob the Builder

8.35am

Thomas and Friends

8.50am

Noddy: Toyland Detective

9.00am

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

9.15am

Peppa Pig

9.25am

Peppa Pig

9.35am

Paw Patrol

9.50am

Bananas in Pajamas

10.00am

Toot the Tiny Tugboat

10.15am

The Wright Stuff

12.15pm

GPs: Behind Closed Doors

1.10pm

5 News Lunchtime

1.15pm

Cowboy Builders

2.15pm

Home and Away

2.45pm

Neighbours

3.15pm

NCIS: New Orleans

4.15pm

Killer Collector

6.00pm

5 News at 5

6.30pm

Neighbours

7.00pm

Home and Away

7.30pm

5 News Tonight

8.00pm

FIA World Rally

9.00pm

Police Interceptors

10.00pm

The Tube: Going Underground

11.00pm

Gotham

12.00am

Person of Interest

12.55am

Person of Interest

1.50am

True Crimes: The First 72 Hours

2.15am

Super Casino

Championship Highlights

BBC 4 8.00pm

World News Today

8.30pm

National Treasures of Wales

9.00pm

Antiques Uncovered

10.00pm

A History of Ancient Britain

11.00pm

She-Wolves: England's Early Queens

4.10am

Castle

12.00am

The Hollow Crown

5.00am

Wildlife SOS

2.20am

She-Wolves: England's Early Queens

5.25am

Great Scientists

3.20am

Antiques Uncovered

5.50am

House Doctor

4.20am

Britain on Film

6.10am

House Doctor

4.50am

This is BBC Four

6.35am

House Doctor

ITV3

MOVIE pick Southpaw:

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Chopping Block Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Wild Australia with Ray Mears Coronation Street Marcella ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London The Agenda GoldenEye Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show

Sky 1

E4 7.00am 7.45am 8.35am 9.05am 9.35am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am 1.50am

CostaBlancaPeople April 19th - 25th 2016

More 4 9.55am

Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

10.35am

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

11.40am

Time Team

12.45pm

Time Team

1.50pm

Come Dine with Me

2.20pm

Come Dine with Me

2.55pm

Come Dine with Me

3.30pm

Come Dine with Me

4.00pm

Come Dine with Me

4.35pm

A New Life in the Sun

5.40pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

6.45pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

7.50pm

Posh Pawnbrokers

8.55pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

Vet on the Hill

11.00pm

24 Hours in A and E

12.05am

24 Hours in A and E

1.10am

Undercover Boss USA

2.10am

Vet on the Hill

3.15am

24 Hours in A and E

4.20am

River Cottage Bites

ITV4 7.00am 7.05am 7.30am 8.00am 8.55am 9.55am 11.00am 11.55am 12.55pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3.25pm 3.55pm 4.25pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.05pm

Football's Greatest Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals Minder Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Pawn Stars Storage Wars Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Minder The Professionals Storage Wars New York Storage Wars New York Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Motogp Highlights Exit Wounds FYI Daily

tv PICK

CHANNEL 5 - 10PM (DOCUMENTARY):

The tube, going underground:

Documentary series following the work of the staff who keep London’s underground train service running smoothly.

Management has decided to crack down on fare dodgers, but it is revenue inspectors Simon and Paul who have to deal with an aggressive passenger refuses to pay at the Angel. At Tottenham Court Road, John is supervising the tricky restoration of Eduardo Paolozzi’s famous mosaics. At Walthamstow, the installation of a new escalator is causing bottlenecks. On Poppy Day, Dame Barbara Windsor helps to fund-raise by becoming a Tube driver for the day.

46

Television: Mon 25th April BBC1

7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.15pm 4.00pm 4.45pm 5.30pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 12.30am 1.10am

BBC2

Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Oxford Street Revealed Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Code Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Panorama EastEnders MasterChef Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle I Want My Wife Back BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Have I Got a Bit More News for You PFA Awards Highlights The Graham Norton Show

7.00am 8.00am 8.30am 9.15am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 1.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.35am 1.25am 1.55am 2.55am 4.20am

ITV2 7.00am 7.20am 8.15am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.20am 12.15pm 1.15pm 1.45pm 2.15pm 2.45pm 3.35pm 4.40pm 5.45pm 6.50pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.30am 12.55am

7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.00am 9.00am 10.00am 11.30am 12.30pm 12.45pm 1.00pm 1.15pm 1.30pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 1.30am 2.00am 4.30am 5.00am 6.00am 6.30am

Sky Movies Premiere Elsa and Fred

8.45am

The Forger

10.25am

Standoff

11.55am

Elsa and Fred

1.40pm

Bad Words

3.20pm

Partisan

5.05pm

Southpaw

7.20pm

The Forger

9.00pm

Southpaw

11.10pm

Bad Words

12.45am

Partisan

2.30am

Standoff

4.00am

Partisan

5.45am

Zootropolis: Special

ITV1 7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 12.30am 2.45am 4.00am

Sky Sports 1

Planet's Funniest Animals Dinner Date The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Psych Royal Pains Dinner Date Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Take Me Out You've Been Framed!

Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Family Guy Family Guy Plebs Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! The Cleveland Show

7.00am

Homes Under the Hammer Flog it! Trade Secrets The Sheriffs are Coming The Day I Met the Queen Caught Red Handed Gardeners' World Triathlon The Daily Politics World Championship Snooker Eggheads The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain World Championship Snooker The Food Detectives An Island Parish Horizon Mock the Week Newsnight World Championship nooker Highlights The Women's Football Show MasterChef The Celebrity Apprentice USA This is BBC Two

6.00am

Fast and Furious 7 Special

6.30am

Kingsman: The Secret Service Special

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Raw Goals on Sunday Ford Football Special Football League Goals Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Ford Football Special Fantasy Football Club Highlights Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Football League Goals Live Ford Monday Night Football Football League Goals SPFL Round Up Fantasy Football Club Highlights Ford Mnf Football Highlights Fantasy Football Club Highlights Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Premier League 100 Club Premier League 100 Club

Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory Joe and Caspar Hit the Road Made in Chelsea Empire The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Gogglebox Made in Chelsea

7.00am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 5.30am

9pm Sky Movies Premiere Billy “The Great” Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal), the reigning junior middleweight boxing champion, has an impressive career, a loving wife and daughter, and a lavish lifestyle. However, when tragedy strikes, Billy hits rock bottom, losing his family, his house and his manager. He soon finds an unlikely savior in Tick Willis (Forest Whitaker), a former fighter who trains the city's toughest amateur boxers. With his future on the line, Hope fights to reclaim the trust of those he loves the most.

The Dog Whisperer Monkey Life Monkey Life RSPCA Animal Rescue RSPCA Animal Rescue Nothing to Declare Nothing to Declare Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Extreme Phobias, Extreme Cures Futurama Futurama The Simpsons Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Modern Family Air Ambulance ER Legends Limitless Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever Brit Cops: Frontline Crime Nothing to Declare Nothing to Declare

7.00am 7.25am 8.25am 9.25am 10.30am 11.00am 11.25am 11.55am 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.05pm 5.10pm 5.45pm 6.20pm 6.55pm 7.55pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 1.45am 2.40am

Initial release: July 20, 2015 (New York City) Director: Antoine Fuqua Music composed by: James Horner Initial DVD release: October 27, 2015 (USA) Screenplay: Kurt Sutter

Doctor at Large Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Darling Buds of May Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor at Large On the Buses George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Long Lost Family Law and Order: UK The Knock The Darling Buds of May Judge Judy

www.costablancapeople.com

Channel 4 7.00am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.05pm 1.35pm 2.05pm 2.40pm 3.10pm 4.10pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.05am 2.00am 2.55am 3.55am 4.50am 5.05am 6.05am

Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Four in a Bed Channel 4 News Summary Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Fifteen to One Countdown Couples Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Too Many Cooks The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Dispatches The Food Chain The Island with Bear Grylls Flowers 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 24 Hours in Police Custody Manchester's Serial Killer?

British Army Girls Alan Carr: Chatty Man River Cottage Bites Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb Location, Location, Location

Channel 5 7.00am

The Wotwots!

7.10am

Chloe's Closet

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The tube, going underground:

Documentary series following the work of the staff who keep London’s underground train service running smoothly.

Management has decided to crack down on fare dodgers, but it is revenue inspectors Simon and Paul who have to deal with an aggressive passenger refuses to pay at the Angel. At Tottenham Court Road, John is supervising the tricky restoration of Eduardo Paolozzi’s famous mosaics. At Walthamstow, the installation of a new escalator is causing bottlenecks. On Poppy Day, Dame Barbara Windsor helps to fund-raise by becoming a Tube driver for the day.

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Shows prepare for the summer season It’s the time of year when the major theatre groups are preparing for the summer season of shows. Tickets are on sale now and the directors and performers would like to remind everyone to book their seats soon.

Stagestruck Stagestruck Theatre Group will be performing on Wednesday 25th May, Thursday 26th May and Friday 27th May at the Cardenal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio. Their performance is ‘Just Another Week in Paradise’ and it is an original script by Stagestruck´s director, Leigh Humphries.

It is a musical comedy set in the Hotel Paradise on the Costa Blanca. Through an administrative error this failing hotel finds itself populated by additional guests from a neighbouring hotel.

Thrown together in the hotel for a week, the two very different groups of guests create many comic moments including some improvised entertainment.

In addition to presenting an enjoyable evening out Stagestruck’s cast are donating the proceeds from the ticket sales to local charities including the Alzheimer’s Association. After the last show the company were able

to donate €4,000 to charity and are hoping to achieve a similar total after this round of performances.

Tickets are 6 euros each and include a free drink on arrival.

They are on sale at the Card Place, Benimar, the Post Room, Benijofar, The Post Box, Dona Pepa, Quesada, Marabu Lounge, Quesada, Kennedys Supermarket, Los Montesinos and Ray's Laundry, La Marina. Alternatively call Leigh on 679679584 or Jenny on 608129983 or email leigh.humphries58@gmail.com or jendexbaz78@yahoo.com.

Studio 32 This summer Studio 32 are performing ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ on Wednesday June 1st to Saturday June 4th at the Cardenal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio.

This well-known musical includes dancing and songs such as “If I

Were A Rich Man”, “Sunrise Sunset” and “Matchmaker Matchmaker”.

This is an ambitious musical but the cast have relished the opportunity to take part in such a classic. The story is set in 1905 and tells the story of family life in the village of Anatevka in pre-revolution Russia, leading up to the edict of the Tsar that evicts the Jews from the village.

Studio 32 is a musical theatre company of mixed age that began performing in the Costa Blanca over three years ago. They aim to produce high quality musicals whilst also raising money for charity and in January they donated €1,500 to the Cardenal Belluga Theatre and the Alzheimer’s society.

All the performances start at 7.30pm with doors opening at 7.00pm. Reserved seating tickets are now on sale, priced at 9 euros, and can be obtained by calling Philip on 642 080 258, by emailing tickets@studiothirtytwo.org , or from the following outlets: Tourist Information, La Marina 966 790 021, Cards & More, La Marina 966 790 954, The Card Place, Benijofar 966 713 266, Kennedy Supermarket, Los Montesinos 966 720 006.

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King to hold new round of government consultations Felipe VI has voiced his decision to the Speaker in Congress, Patxi López after yet another fiasco by the socialists. This will be the monarch’s third round of consultations, when the Head of State could propose another candidature for Prime Minister who has obtained sufficient support in the Congress of Deputies, otherwise, he will order his dissolution of the Cortes and call a second general election.

On 21st April, the president of the Congress and the Deputies will inform the monarch who their negotiators will be and on the same day the Zarzuela Palace will announce the times and dates for the new round of consultations.

Given that a new election seems more likely, the political parties are already preparing a more austere election campaigns. Recently the Justice Minister, Rafael Catalá, suggested the new campaign should be as short as possible ‘so as to not torment the citizens with two weeks of campaign rallies’. It would mean

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a change in the Electoral Law, but as there is general agreement for the need for an austere campaign that will surely happen.

The cost to the State of the last general election, excluding party funding, was 130 million euros. The Organic Law for General Election Regimes establishes the campaign last for 15 days. The State subsidises part of the costs; offers 21,167.64 euros for each seat taken in Congress or the Senate; 81 cents for every vote achieved when a seat has been won and 32 cents in the case of the Senate. To subsidise printing costs and propaganda the State gives 18 cents for each elector in everyone of the circumscriptions which have presented candidate lists for Congress or Senate, providing the party concerned has established it own parliamentary group.

Voter apathy was clear during the last election held on 20th December when the PP and PSOE between them lost five million votes – with the consequential loss of income.

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Baby holiday Spain is an increasingly attractive destination for what is being called ‘fertility tourism’, with thousands of foreigners coming to the country to visit the clinics first and the beaches second.

The plan is a vacation on the Spanish coast, or a tour of Madrid or Orihuela and their landmarks combined with a visit to a fertility clinic - and to hopefully go home with an extra passenger on the return flight.

Spain is a reference in Europe when it comes to assisted reproduction: 40 percent of all treatments carried out on the continent are performed here, according to the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and this trend will keep growing says the Society.

There are no specific figures for a type of visitor whom Spanish tourism authorities currently classify under “Tourism: Other,” along with people who come for purposes such as hunting, running or yoga. Between January and February, there were 7.2 million visitors to Spain, of whom 952,930 fell under this category, which excludes recreational and business tourism.

Laura Alonso, head of communications at a Madrid fertility clinic named ProcreaTec says “Word of mouth works.”

“And these days, word of mouth takes place online, through messages posted on forums, social media and so on. Those messages can reach every corner of the Earth, and have been key in the international development of Spanish

[fertility] clinics.”

The centre where Alonso works opened in 2008, “with the crisis in full swing.” Because of falling numbers of Spanish clients, managers were forced to look abroad for new customers. Aided by

technology, they have managed to build up a database in which half of their patients hail from other countries.

“Between 2014 and 2015 there’s been an 18 percent rise in international [assisted reproduction] cycles,” she adds.

The rates are similar at other Spanish clinics, including IVI, the country’s largest such centre.

The first contact is usually through email. After chatting with the patient-care

team in English, German, Italian or French, the conversation moves on to a video conference.

The couples only show up physically at the end, when the embryos are inserted into the woman’s uterus.

But someone who is coming all the way to Spain for this procedure is not going to stay for just two days, especially not in one of the world’s top tourist destinations, which had over 65 million visitors last year.

“People began demanding vacation experiences,” explains the ProcreaTec spokeswoman.

“We don’t organise holiday packages ourselves, but we do put patients in touch with tour operators, resorts or hotels.”

For the first time this year, the International Medical Travel Summit, one of the world’s best-known health tourism gatherings, will be held in Madrid rather than in Britain.

“People choose Spain as a reproductive tourism destination because their own countries have legal limitations that do not favour assisted reproduction,” says Enrique Criado, who heads the Marbella-based centre FIV. The rise of this kind of tourism can be explained by Spain’s protective legislation, its good reputation in the field of assisted reproduction, its high success rates and its reasonable prices (between €600 and €6,000 depending on the treatment).

And it all becomes even more attractive if patients are given the chance to combine the treatment with several days of sun and sand.

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Appeal for Expats’ war memoirs Los Montesinos author Andrew Atkinson is appealing to ex-pats for their memoirs of World War II ahead of publishing his latest book: ‘George Formby – The War Years’: 1939-45.

"George Formby performed by singing for three million Service Personnel during WWII," said Costa Blanca People columnist Andrew.

George Formby: The War Years 1939-45 follows on from ‘Formby’s Lost Love’ published by Andrew Atkinson in November 2015, of which copies have been snapped up in both the UK and Spain.

"Following the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939 ukulele star George Formby joined the Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA) in February 1940, entertaining the British Armed Forces, salaried at £10 a week," said Andrew.

"Formby's first tour was in France, performing for members of the British Expeditionary Force," said Andrew.

"I would be delighted to hear from ex-pats now living in Spain who have memoirs, personally, or recalled from a family member, from WWII, especially so with a link to George Formby," said Andrew.

Wigan born Formby starred in the 1940 film, ‘Let George Do It!’ - boosting earlywar British civilian morale – highlighted when Formby's character thumps Hitler after parachuting into a Nuremberg Rally.

"The film ‘Let George Do It’ became

Formby's first international release in America, under the title ‘To Hell With Hitler’. It was also released in Moscow in 1943, under the title 'Dinky Do'," said Andrew.

"The film made record box-office takings for over ten months. And it is

deemed one of Formby's best performances in an illustrious film career," said Andrew.

Formby and his Accrington born wife Beryl set up charities, including the ‘OK Club for Kids’, that provided cigarettes for Yorkshire soldiers. Another charity set up

by Formby, ‘The Jump Fund’, provided home-knitted balaclavas, scarves and socks to servicemen.

Formby, who performed in the ENSA

show 'Let the People Sing' was rejected from enlisting by the examining board, due to being unfit, along with citing sinusitis and arthritic toes. Formby became a dispatch rider in the Home Guard.

Formby toured for ENSA in Europe and the Middle East. In July 1944 Formby went to Normandy, and to Arromanches, entertaining troops.

"It was extremely dangerous for Formby in his task to entertain the troops - near to the German front line - having to crawl into the trenches," said Andrew.

"I would also be interested in photographs from personnel who served in World War 2, or from their families," said Andrew.

"Visiting the front line bridges Formby performed many shows - standing beside sandbagged built walls - in preparation to jump down into a slit trench, in case of coming under enemy fire.

"At the end of World War 2 in 1945 Formby toured Burma, India and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with ENSA - his last in the Far East," added Andrew.

If you have any memoirs of World War 2, or family members of those now deceased, have WW2 photographs left by former personnel, email them to Andrew Atkinson for consideration for publication in: ‘George Formby – The War Years’: 193945. Email: lancashiremedia@gmail.com

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Pets In Spain BBQ Party Pets in Spain Fundraising committee will be holding "A BBQ Party" on Monday 25th April at the Bar Stop Bar, based in La Marina Urbanisation San Fulgencio 03177.

We will have a live music DJ and a fabulous BBQ meal. Come and join us for some early summer fun. Tickets are 8 euros each and are available online at www.jumblebee.co.uk/bbqparty or available from Pets in Spain Charity shops and Bar Stop Bar located on the La

Marina urbanisation.

Pets in Spain is committed to the rescue and re homing of abandoned and displaced animals, and also runs a very successful feral cat sterilisation program in the La Marina area.

The charity is registered with the Valencian Regional government and provides the best of care with a great team of foster carers and all necessary veterinary treatment and rehabilitation for an animal. The charity also has

amazing success with reuniting lost pets with their owners, this is done thanks to their long established Europe wide networking connections and collaboration with many other animal rescue organisations.

For more information about the Pets In Spain registered charity and the many different animal rescue and welfare projects please call 645 469 253 or email info@petsinspain.com.

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Double whammy for Elche children Elche Children's Home Receive €1,187 Event organisers, Marlene Brown and Joan Rampton visited the children at the Care Home in Elche, to present the money raised from last month's Charity Night at Restaurante El Alto La Dolores. They were welcomed, literally, with open arms by the children and workers.

New Director, Alfonso showed them the very shabby and broken lounge furniture, and said that the money would buy two secondhand sofas, and the balance would be spent on new bedding for the children.

The next charity night at Restaurante El Alto La Dolores will be on Wednesday 20th April, when the very talented Casi Kennedy will be entertaining. All money raised will be donated to Torrevieja Stroke Support. Tickets, at just 10 euros for a meal and first class entertainment, are available from the Restaurant itself, or The Card Place in Benimar, or Redz Café Bar in Quesada. Alternatively call 692 866 536. There are a limited number of tickets left.

Pint Depot Swim This week, Annette English, volunteer fund raiser for Elche Children's Home was invited by Dave the owner of The Pint Depot El Galan to collect the sponsor

Picture shows from left to right Joan Rampton, Alfonso, Marlene Brown, and David English.

money from the swim he and his customers held on New Year’s Day. The final total was an amazing €1876. Annette told the Costa Blanca People, “To say thank you just doesn't seem to be enough to these wonderful people who do this to help the children. This donation will go a long way in helping the charity with the dental treatment the children need at the moment but also with a few euros to give the

children a trip to the cinema and Burger King. So thank you everyone, you are truly special people.”

In the photo are the people who took part in the swim and a special person this year taking part was Dave's 5 year old son Sean.

Annette continued, “We would also like to congratulate Dave and his wife Lynn on the birth of their daughter Charlie.”

Brave swimmers in January raised €1876

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MEPs approve plan to collect airline passenger data Security services are soon to have easier access to information about people flying into and out of Europe, after MEPs voted in favour of a mass data collection plan aimed at combating terrorists and organised criminals.

Members of the European parliament voted by 461 to 179 to share passenger name records (PNR), a controversial plan that has been just over five years in the making and the subject of hot debate in

terms of security versus privacy.

France’s interior minister, Bernard Cazeneuve, said it was an essential step in the fight against terrorism in Europe.

France championed attempts to revive the PNR plans in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo shootings, and stepped up its efforts after the attacks in Paris and Brussels.

Critics said PNR was a placebo at best and claimed it would divert resources from targeted surveillance of criminal suspects.

Timothy Kirkhope, a British Conservative MEP, who steered the bill through EU negotiations, described PNR as “an important new tool for fighting terrorists and traffickers”. He said: “By collecting, sharing and analysing PNR information our intelligence agencies can detect patterns of suspicious behaviour to be followed up. PNR is not a silver bullet, but countries that have national PNR systems have shown time and again that it is highly effective.”

The law requires airlines to give European security services basic information about all travellers flying into and out of the EU, including names, email addresses and phone numbers, itinerary, baggage, how they paid for their tickets and passport data.

Information will be kept for five years; elements that could identify an individual will be anonymised after six months, although security services can get personal details on special request. The scheme may be extended to flights between EU countries, pending agreement among national governments.

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Police warn of missed call scam Police are warning members of the public to think twice before returning any missed calls to unknown telephone numbers. Unfortunately, there are many scams to be aware and wary of these days that keeping up-to-date with the latest ones can be difficult. Each time, it gets more difficult to decipher whether an offer or communication is genuine or not, as scammers are becoming much more sophisticated and clever in their deceptions.

The bogus gas men are regular visitors to the South Costa Blanca, distraction techniques on the motorway and in car parks and fake letters and emails from the Tax Office are among the more wellknown scams and now the Guardia Civil are warning of another scam doing the rounds.

This new scam is one that involves a missed call and a very expensive telephone bill if you redial the number of the person that telephoned, believing that you may have missed an important call. The criminals call a mobile phone number but only let it ring once, so that the recipient has no way of getting to the phone in time to answer. For those that then ring back, as soon as they dial the number, they will be subject to a special return-call rate and will be charged an extortionate price for as long as they stay on the line before hanging up.

What you need to look out for is a caller ID number with a foreign country prefix and a long number. Police believe that the most common prefixes to look out for are the following:

353: Albania 225: Ivory Coast 233: Ghana 234: Nigeria If you receive a missed telephone call whereby the caller has only let the phone ring once with any of the above prefixes, do not under any circumstances return the call.

The number of crimes and scams involving telecommunications has multiplied over the last few years, but they are unfortunately difficult to trace and discovering who is behind them requires a lot of investigation and work on behalf of the police. For this reason, the Guardia Civil has set up a dedicated unit which is solely focused on this type of crime, and whose experts are specially trained in the virtual and online world.

Hopefully these experts will soon find the scammers behind this crime and bring them to justice.

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Man deletes entire company A man appears to have deleted his entire company with one bad piece of code.

By accidentally telling his computer to delete everything in his servers, hosting provider Marco Marsala has seemingly removed all trace of his company and the websites that he looks after for his customers.

Mr Marsala wrote on a forum for server experts called Server Fault that he was now stuck after having accidentally run destructive code on his own computers.

But far from advising them how to fix it, most experts informed him that he had just accidentally deleted the data of his company and its clients, and in so doing had probably destroyed his entire company with just one line of code.

The problem command was "rm -rf": a basic piece of code that will delete everything it is told to. The “rm” tells the computer to remove; the r deletes everything within a given directory; and the f stands for “force”, telling the computer to ignore the usual warnings that come when deleting files.

Together, the code deleted everything on the computer, including Mr Masarla’s customers' websites, he wrote. Mr Masarla runs a web hosting company, which looks after the servers and internet connections on which the files for websites are stored.

The piece of code in question is so famously destructive that it has become a joke within some computing circles.

Normally, the code would wipe out just the specific parts of the computer that it was directed to. But because of an error in the way it was written, the code didn’t actually specify anywhere – and so removed everything on the computer.

“I run a small hosting provider with more or less 1535 customers and I use Ansible to automate some operations to be run on all servers,” wrote Marco Marsala. “Last night I accidentally ran, on all servers, a Bash script with a rm -rf {foo}/{bar} with those variables undefined due to a bug in the code above this line.”

Mr Marsala confirmed that the code

had even deleted all of the backups that he had taken in case of catastrophe.

Because the drives that were backing up the computers were mounted to it, the computer managed to wipe all of those, too.

“All servers got deleted and the offsite backups too because the remote storage was mounted just before by the same script (that is a backup maintenance script).”

Most users agreed that it was unlikely

Dave from La Mata asks: Hi Aunty. I have a PC tower with windows 7 and I have just returned to the sun after a 2 year break. I am being pestered to sign up for the free Windows 10 upgrade and I'm tempted because of the magic word, FREE! What sort of problems can I expect, or am I better off staying with Windows 7?

Hope you can help.

Aunty Says: Hello Dave. It is totally free if you have a genuine install of Win7 or 8 and so far I have heard nothing but praise for Win10, admittedly most of this has come from Win8 users where quite frankly anything is going to be an improvement. As a straightforward Win7 user I would recommend the “If it aint broke, don’t fix it” policy but if however you do fancy a bit of a nail-biting rollercoaster ride then the upgrade takes upwards of 30 minutes. If you have any old programs/apps then you may find they need reinstalling and make sure you have a backup of any photos or documents just in case.

George via email asks: Hello Aunty, I am beat with a silly problem. I have

that Mr Marsala would be able to recover any of the data. And as a result his company was almost certainly not going to recover, either.

“I feel sorry to say that your company is now essentially dead,” wrote a user called Sven. “You might have an extremely slim chance to recover from this if you turn off everything right now and hand your disks over to a reputable data recovery company.

“This will be extremely expensive and still extremely unlikely to really rescue you, and it will take a lot of time.”

Others agreed that perhaps Mr Marsala was on the wrong forum.

“You're going out of business,” wrote Michael Hampton. “You don't need technical advice, you need to call your lawyer.”

Many of the responses to Mr Marsala’s problem weren’t especially helpful – pointing out that he could have taken steps to stop it happening before it did.

“Well, you should have been thinking about how to protect your customers' data before nuking them,” wrote one person calling himself Massimo. “I won't even begin enumerating how many errors are simultaneously required in order to be able to completely erase all your servers and all your backups in a single strike.

“This is not bad luck: it's astonishingly bad design reinforced by complete carelessness.”

a laptop working from Windows 7 and I am beat as to how to add further new contacts to my address list, I take my supply from Gmail.

My other system was straightforward and adding a new contact was step by step and easy for me. Can you take me one stage at a time?

Aunty Says: Hi George. I am assuming that you are using an email app (such as Windows Live Mail or Outlook) and have your Gmail account setup to send and receive? If you are then you are right to be baffled as Microsoft have for some bizarre reason removed the old & simple “add contacts” button that was in XP. If you are using Windows Live Mail then open the email you have received and you should see an “add contact” link next to the senders email address. If you are using Outlook then right click on the senders address and choose “Add to Contacts. Let me know if this solves your problem.

Louise via email asks: Dear Aunty, You have been kind enough to help me in the past and I am now having so much trouble with

my laptop because randomly and at no particular time it will simply shut down and I have to restart it again with the on/off button. Can you help me in any way to solve the problem? Keep up the great work.

Aunty Says: Normally Louise when a computer consistently shuts down it is caused by overheating, and this generally gets worse as it heats up. Blowing any fluff from the air vents underneath and around the sides, and also propping the laptop up slightly so cool air can flow underneath will often improve things. As your problem is random and I guess happens regardless of how long you have been using it then maybe check you don’t have a loose connection where the power charger is plugged in.

Keep me posted.

Well that’s all for this week, email me your problems to auntyvirus@ costablancapeople.com and I will see what I can do.

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Getting the best night’s sleep ever…

Keep the same bed schedule, including on your days off Try to stick to the same sleep-wake schedule even when you don’t have to get up early for work. Getting up at 6am every day, and then suddenly sleeping until 1pm on weekends, disrupts the body’s internal clock. The time you wake up determines the ability to fall asleep at night. If you wake up late, falling asleep may be a problem. The bigger the difference in shut-eye time, the more jetlag symptoms you’ll experience.

Embrace natural light A study examined 49 people who work during the day –27 of them were in windowless workplaces and 22 in workplaces with windows. The conclusion was that more natural light exposure during the day resulted in more restful sleep at night. Employees with windows in the workplace received 173 percent more white light exposure during work hours and slept an average of 46 minutes more per night.

Your bedroom should be really, really dark Light disrupts the pineal gland’s ability to produce melatonin. Light can pass directly through your optic nerve to your hypothalamus, which controls your biological clock, signalling your brain that it’s time to wake up. To prevent that from happening, get rid of night lights and don’t turn on any lights if you happen to wake up in the middle of the night.

Forget about phones, laptops, iPads before your bedtime Don’t watch late-night TV Televisions emit blue light, which

affects the levels of the sleep-inducing melatonin more than any other wavelength. Another problem is what you’re watching. Chances are a movie or a late show that you find will be more stimulating than relaxing, keeping you awake.

Exercise on a regular basis People sleep significantly better and feel more alert during the day if they get at least 150 minutes of exercise a week, a study, cited by the National Sleep Foundation, has found. The results of a nationally representative sample of more than 2,600 men and women, ages 18-85, show that people who exercised 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity a week (the national guideline) had a 65 percent better sleep.

People also said they felt less sleepy during the day, compared to those with less physical activity.

Reduce caffeine intake Caffeine, a stimulant, is a bad idea for a lot of people because it affects sleep adversely. It stays in your body for more than seven hours, though some people can process it faster than others. Experts recommend no caffeine after lunch, just to be on the safe side.

Even if you are able to fall asleep naturally, you may not enter the deep sleep phase, which is when your brain really rests and what we should be aiming for in sleep.

No big meals during and after dinner Eating causes secretion of acid in the stomach which then goes to the

esophagus. Unfortunately, the body has to be awake to get rid of it. That’s just how physiology works. Experts recommend not eating at least four hours before your bedtime.

Don’t eat a big dinner and avoid heavy, rich foods, especially those high on sugar or grains. Your stomach takes time to digest fattening foods and that will keep you awake for a while. Same goes for spicy and acidic foods, which can also lead to heartburn – which is not conducive to a good night’s sleep.

Don’t drink too many liquids You may have some water but avoid liquid at least four hours before bed. The acid from the stomach reflexes into the oesophagus, just like food. Also, less fluid means fewer overnight trips to the bathroom.

Consider a light snack rich in protein The protein can provide the Ltryptophan, an amino acid that’s needed for melatonin production. A small piece of fruit can help you fall asleep as well. It

can help the tryptophan pass your bloodbrain barrier. Also, research from Purdue University has shown that overweight and obese adults who are losing weight with a high-protein diet are more likely to sleep better.

Alcohol before bed is a big no-no Alcohol is eliminated from the body rapidly and causes withdrawal symptoms two or three hours later, which have a negative reaction. Studies have shown that in healthy people, acute high alcohol doses disturb sleep, whereas in insomniacs, lower doses may be beneficial. People fall asleep quicker after drinking, but alcohol reduces rapid eye movement (REM), which won’t occur until about 90 minutes after falling asleep.

REM sleep is when we dream and actually rest our selves fully.

Meditate One study has found that a mindful mediation practice can help fight insomnia and improve overall sleep quality.

Many times it’s anxiety, worry, or regret that causes over-thinking and tension in the body that keeps us from being able to fall asleep. Meditation is the most powerful antidote many experts recommend in order to reduce stress and quiet the ‘voice’ in our heads.

Take a warm bath A study has shown how the body temperature naturally dips at night, beginning about two hours before sleep, reaching its lowest point around 4am.

That’s why artificially raising your temperature by taking a bath, hot shower, or going into a sauna may be a good idea.

It will fall around bedtime, encouraging rest. The drop in temperature is a signal to your body that it’s time to sleep.

Stretch Stretching is a good idea in general.

Whatever relaxes the muscles is a good idea before bed, such as stretching or massage. Consider low-impact exercise and yoga as well. Breathe in and out through your nose for a relaxing effect on the nervous system and encouraging a relaxed and calm state.

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Wear socks Sleep.org, powered by the National Sleep Foundation, cites research saying that heating cold feet causes vasodilation - dilation of the blood vessels - which may indicate to the brain that it’s bedtime.

After the blood vessels open in the hands and feet, heat is redistributed throughout the body to prepare for sleep. Some data suggest the more vasodilation in the hands and feet, the less time it takes to fall asleep.

Keep the room temperature cool The ideal temperature is what you are comfortable in. Often people sleep better when the temperature is on the cooler side. Temperature levels affect melatonin level, but experts are not sure why exactly.

The optimal room temperature for sleep is around 65 degrees, according to the National Sleep Foundation.

Smell some sleep-inducing herbs Chamomile preparations such as tea and essential oil aromatherapy have been used to treat insomnia and induce sedation, according to research.

Chamomile is widely regarded as a mild tranquillizer and sleep-inducer. Other smells that may help you sleep better are lavender and ylang ylang. Mix these essential oils with some water and spray the bedroom.

Reserve bed for sleep and sex Don’t use your bed as an office for answering phone calls and responding to emails and avoid watching late-night TV in there too. The bed has to play the role of encouraging sleeping not as a stimulant which leads to restlessness. The body gets used to not being at rest in bed which will eventually make it harder and harder to fall asleep.

Stop smoking As if you needed another reason to quit the nasty habit, you consume many toxic chemicals when you smoke. Nicotine will keep you awake to and damage your sleep cycle. Research shows that circadian clock function is disrupted by environmental tobacco, hurting your sleep. Smoking decreases the levels of SIRTUIN1, a molecule that alters the levels of the protein that control the body clock.

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6. Raise (5) 9. Deft (9) 14. Pacify (7) 15. Crazy (7) 16. Sparkle (7) 19. Home (5) 20. Reason (5) 21. Willow (5)

Down 1. Contrary (7) 2. Completely (7) 3. Clear (5) 4. Aversion (7) 5. Inclination (5)

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Ski-track right out of poor 24 (5) Stop 100 getting relief (5) Seeing grasp in existence (9) Persevere with more than one 8 out (7) Record of past belonging to male Conservative (7) A breather for 8 out east (7) Most of 7 is rubbishy food? (5) Take everything off egghead needed in space7 (5) Being employed that is about sun-up (2,3)

SOLUTIONS 629 QUICK Across: 1 Extra; 4 Suspend; 8 Conceal; 9 Amiss; 10 Peel; 11 Domineer; 13 Epos; 14 Just; 16 Nauseous; 17 Pain; 20 Bravo; 21 Inexact; 22 Element; 23 Dread.

Down: 1 Exceptionable; 2 Tense; 3 Apex; 4 Seldom; 5 Spacious; 6 Evident; 7 Discriminated; 12 Lose hope; 13 Emulate; 15 Quaint; 18 Awake; 19 Vend.

CRYPTIC Across: 1 Relic; 4 Time-lag; 8 Deep-sea; 9 Stout; 10 Over; 11 The point; 13 Sees; 14 Plug; 16 Abattoir; 17 Mate; 20 Inner; 21 Earthed; 22 Nudists; 23 Binge.

Down: 1 Radiolocation; 2 Liege; 3 Case; 4 Trashy; 5 Misspell; 6 Looking; 7 Gets the needle; 12 Features; 13 Stained; 15 Divers; 18 Ashen; 19 Drab.

Sudoku Solution

Solution for Logic Puzzle Russell Leila

3 min, 14 sec

Amari

3 min, 8 sec

Devon

3 min, 2 sec

Nicolas

2 min, 59 sec

Burgundy Chianti Bordeaux Port Zinfandel

Bookbinder Archaeologist Programmer Politician Bus driver

1. Either the runner who finished with a time of 2 min, 59 sec or the runner who finished with a time of 3 min, 19 sec specializes in zinfandel.

2. The politician doesn't drink chianti.

3. The bookbinder is not Leila.

4. The programmer is Amari.

5. The wine enthusiast who specializes in burgundy is Russell.

6. Leila finished after the politician.

7. The wine enthusiast who specializes in port is not Nicolas.

8. Of Russell and the wine enthusiast who specializes in bordeaux, one completed the race at 3 min, 19 sec and the other is the programmer.

9. The 5 people were the wine enthusiast who specializes in port, the runner who finished with a time of 3 min, 8 sec, the bus driver, Russell, and the wine enthusiast who specializes in chianti.

10. The politician finished before the bookbinder.

11. Nicolas finished before Amari.

23. Never-ending point on southern summit (3-4) 24. Conductor of 11 produces ... (6) 25. ...wit enough for 7 (6)

3 min, 19 sec

Remember: every item on the board belongs to one and only one person, no item will ever be shared. Using only the clues provided and simple deductive logic and reasoning, fill in the grid with Xs and Os to determine the solution.

ACROSS 7. Band of colour produced by ... (6) 8. ...imp from 24 (6) 10. Begins suddenly to press for rise (7) 11. Put head out of 8 for changing ceremonies (5) 12. Yet nearly night, in short (4) 13. Meriting a throwout (5) 17. Drive out composer (5) 18. 19 mostly mature (4) 22. Scolds a substitute for one in 11 (5)

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BALLROOM DANCING Ballroom and Latin dancing for beginners and improvers every Monday and Thursday 11.30am - 1.00pm.

Venue. Le Monte Hotel.

Pilar de la Horredada (N332) Further information. Marilyn 606 738 866 (640) La Bamba’s - Ballroom Modern/Latin/Argentine Tango/Sequence Dancing Los Rosales Restaurant, Guardamar CV895 (near Lemon Tree Sunday Market). Monday - Social Dance 8.00-10.30pm, Wednesday - New Beginners Class (new beginners welcome every Wednesday) 2-3pm, Improvers Class - One hour Sequence Dance Class. Andrea Murphy (00 34) 616 478 157 (630)

BUILDERS G.F.R. Builders 30 years experience 13 years in Spain All general building work and Property Maintenance undertaken.

Gazebos, Pergolas and car ports made to yourspecification All works guaranteed Competitive prices Ring now for free no obligation quotation Tel 653 262 489, Whatsapp or email gfrbuild@gmail.com (LR) (629)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Quesada Bar lease for sale, fully equipped and currently open up and running, very reasonable rent of 15 euros per day - on a fixed contract. Very high turnover - do the mathematics yourself. Scope for further expansion, excellent location for this very popular bar. Price to include all fixtures and fittings, and a two week handover is 32,500 euros. Selling exclusively through SunseekersQuesada further details tel 966 718 779 office hours, or 672 366 275 any reasonable time.

Quesada Bar/Cafeteria for rent. This is the former Sportsman Bar previously run by Ron and Yolande, located near Canales Supermarket on Avenida Del Costa Azul.

The bar is completely stripped and requires a full refurbishment and refit.

Possible rent free period for refurbishment. Rent is 700 euros per month equal to 23 euros per day, deposit required of 1,400 euros.

Sold exclusively through Sunseekers Quesada for further details

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Quesada, Dry cleaning business, the Marco Polo, oldest dry cleaning business on Quesada-theres only three? A unique 9am to 5pm business, fully equipped with all machinery ready for either commercial contracts like bars and restaurants, or for simple domestic use of trousers, jackets, dress´s and skirts etc etc. The previous owners built this business up and sold all contacts for 60,000 euros, I have full details of all contacts available in my office. This is a high profit ratio business to the right husband and wife team with get up and go. Rent is 500 euros a month, equal to 20 euros per day, assuming a 5 and half day working week. All anyone needs is common sense, and the ability to work and net work. For sale at 10,000 euros.

Further details telephone SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours, or 672 366 275 any reasonable time.

Quesada, Graces Bar/Cafeteria lease for sale. Established almost 30 years, on the main square of Quesada village. These premises have recently been refurbished to a very clean and smart, inviting location. As everyone knows the current tenant has just had a baby, and Babies and bars do not work. Not rocket science. Fully licenced by the local Ayuntimiento and 101% legal. 30 plus covers inside, 60 plus covers outside. Full stainless steel kitchen.

Rent is 1,000 euros per month, equal to 33 euros a day. No other similar premises available within the same area, for anywhere near the same price. Even if you were given an empty unit, anyone would have to spend in excess of 25,000 euros to fully equip said premises, right down to the knives and forks. Later this month Easter is here, and the summer right behind. Whilst the present tenant freely admits business has gone down, that's the time to buy, as theres only one way - up.

Any bar and or restaurant is only as good as the service provided and the quality of food they serve. Graces bar for sale at 15,000 euros. For sale exclusively through SunseekersQuesada telephone 966 718 779 office hours, or 672 366 275 any reasonable time.

Quesada, Pueblo Bravo, large restaurant and bar for sale with private car park, 200m square build, enormous kitchen, fully fitted in stainless steel, very nicely decorated and internal furnishings, open 7 days a week, current popular clientele, only for sale due to personal reasons, price 25,000 Euros. For further information please telephone SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours. (630)

Classified ads from as little as €4.20 per week Tel: 966 725 968 25 Pringle vending machine route. Nett €1200 monthly cash. €14900. 697 834 934 (639)

BUY & SELL Mobility Scooter Invacare Comet. Good condition with charger. 625 euros.

Delivery possible Fortuna Colin Mob. 604 359 585 (630) Turn your unwanted furniture, electrical, household goods, Bric-a-Brac, clothing, antiques and collectables into cash. Anything!

Anywhere! 965 319 220/663 012 541 (633)

COUNSELLING Cognitive Behavioural therapist available for consultations.

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EMPLOYMENT Experienced chef required at Baybrooks Restaurant, La Finca Golf.

For more information call 966 729 243 or 677 111 337 (631) Angels Bistro. La Finca Golf, Algorfa, require bar staff for summer season, contract and good rate paid. C.V to rob@angelsbar.es or hand in at bar! (632)

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Tlf: Sean 657 342 849 renaissancealicante@gmail.com (632) Yoga For All, With Chris a registered qualified yoga teacher. Become calmer, stronger, flexible, feel more connected and fulfilled. At Casa Tom, Av Jaca, San Luis. Wednesdays 6.00 to 7.15. Tel: Chris 966 184 667 or email chris@ocho.in (630) Experienced mobile hairdresser. Good price and service. City & Guilds qualified. Tel 663 173 385. (M) (630)

HOME IMPROVEMENTS METAL MAN! All your metal and iron works made to your specification Specialising in Staircases, Roller Shutters, Gates and Railings Best prices on the Costa Blanca!

Call for no obligation quotation Tel 652 262 489/whatsapp or email: metalguy1958@gmail.com (L) (630) Bathroom conversions., complete installations, excellent service.

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PERSONAL SERVICES Sous Chef and waiting staff required at La Cosecha Restaurant, Benijofar.

966 194 018/ 634 312 970 (632) Experienced waiting staff and trainee starter chef required for Pimientos Restaurant San Miguel.

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GARDENING Eazy Lawns the artificial grass experts Eight year guarantee Many different effects for all surfaces and budgets Full garden design & construction Fully legal and registered company covering all of the Costa Blanca Tel 636 102 509 or email info@eazylawns.es or www.eazylawns.es (C) (630)

ANUNCIATE! Tlf 966 701 060 linda@costablancapeople.com SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION GRATUITO Tony now has in stock the following tablets: Super Kamagra 160mg. Kamagra 100mg. Kamagra Polos. Aurogra 100mg.

Femalerga Pinks (for Women). We also keep a range of slimming tablets for Men and Women. Deliveries in all Torre areas.

Tel. 697 777 811 (630) Torrevieja Casa Angela. Discreet and private deluxe chalet offers you exotic girls from South America, call us, come and enjoy 24 hrs, easy to find, easy parking, free drink also escort service 609 573 468/639 832 118 Address: Avd. Association Victimas Del Terrorismo (631) Sophie. Elegant, sexy, naughty lady.

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Playa Flamenca (near new Carrefour before La Florida) Original Spanish lady 35 very attractive offers complete service & erotic massages, private house, very discreet withparking has medical cert. 865 646 437 (630) Cinthia 42. Nice qualified masseuse.

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Details: headmaster@live.co.uk (630) Experience a great one hour massage with Veronica fully qualified. For appointments, call 679 292 678 (630) Attractive mature bi-sexual lady. Full sex.

Couples welcome. € 70.00. 10 mins from Quesada. Tracy. Tel 672 932 162 (633) Mature housewife Marisol 53. Totally horny, best sex, fantasies. La Zenia, close to Consum. House 77. 634 075 201. (631) ANUNCIATE! Tlf 966 701 060 linda@costablancapeople.com SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION GRATUITO Torrevieja Centro, young oriental girl gives complete massage, 24 hrs in your house or mine. C/ Concordia 2, 4K. Tel: 698 280 842 (643) Thai lady for massage and lots of pleasure.Tel 605 292 304 Cabo Roig (630) Cindy, the horniest Venezuelan friend. Wonderful body. Fantasies. La Zenia, close Consum house 77. 607 735 745. (637) Shirley 32, busty qualified masseuse deep, strong or relaxing. Prostate great stimulation. Delay ejaculation. Torrevieja opposite mortuary. Opening prices 1 hour 50€. 4 hand massage 75€ with Ana 25, sweet Polish friend. 604 381 926 (633) Kamagra.Gold and weekenders. Delivery or collection. Call Roy 602 579 481 email royframe66@gmail.com(631) Kamagra gold, Kamagra Jellies and Cialis from 2€. Collection or delivery. Steve 694 449 102 or email:steve28@gmail.com (631)

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PROPERTY FOR RENT Los Altos, Calle Aneto (5 mins. from Torrevieja hospital) Superb 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse. Separate kitchen, air con, private parking, and communal pool. Long let. Pets allowed €475 + bills. Tel Astrid 965 319 731 or 649 235 327 (629) House for rent Algorfa area. Fully furnished detached 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. aircon, ceiling fans, alarm, UK.TV supply, communal pool. 450€ pcm + bills. Tel Bob. 965 724 183 or 616 883 103. (630) San Luis, long term rental available, mid terrace bungalow, 3 beds, 2 baths on two levels, master bedroom and en suite upstairs, fully furnished to a good standard,UK TV, A/C hot and cold, plus small plunge pool - so ideal for the summer? Walking distance to bars shops and supermarket, rent 425 euros per month and 850 euros deposit, further details telephone sunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours, or 672 366 275 any reasonable time. (630)

TILING P&R Tiling - The best quality and value around. Only the highest quality materials used (swimming pool grade adhesive and grout). Call 622 154 380 for a no obligation quote or to see our extensive portfolio of bathrooms, kitchens, driveways, patios, solariums, swimming pools, landscape gardening and more. Happy to introduce new clients to previous clients for references.

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TUITION & TRANSLATION Learn to speak Spanish, guaranteed. Certified teacher. 697 834 934 (639)

PROPERTY FOR SALE REF 692. Rojales Hills. 3/4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Detached Villa Well Maintained Fully Furnished Very Good Location 470m2 Plot Large Double Garage Close to All Local Amenities. €235,000

DAISY who was found with her sister, Molly, running in the road two weeks ago; they are 11 weeks old and currently in the process of receiving the necessary vaccinations.

REF 683. Pueblo Bravo. 2 Bedroom Semi-Detached Bungalow Part Furnished Immaculate Condition Large Communal Swimming Pool Gated Community. €105,000 REF 718. Ciudad Quesada. 3/4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Detached Villa Part Furnished Beautifully Presented Large Garage + Utility Area Communal Swimming Pool Small Gated Community Mountain Views. €218,000 REF 724. Ciudad Quesada. 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Detached Villa Split Level Kitchen Private Swimming Pool Garage + 500m2 Plot Stunning Sea & Lake Views. €397,000

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Emergency chemist In every town on the Costa Blanca, you will find a chemist open out of hours. In some larger towns such as Torrevieja, some chemists open throughout the day with no ‘siesta’, or even until 9pm and over weekends. The duty chemist can change on a weekly basis and in some towns, local pharmacies take turns to be ‘on duty’ out of hours and through the night for emergencies. If you approach an emergency chemist and it appears to be closed, look closer as often for security reasons, out of hours business is done via a small hatch through which

prescriptions, payment and medication can be passed.

Consult a full list of emergency chemists for out of hours medication at: www.lasfarmaciasdeguardia.com Under the heading, “Farmacias de guardia por provincia” choose your province (Alicante or Murcia for most readers) and you will be presented with an alphabetical list of towns. Simply click the town you are in, or a nearby town, and you will be given the name of the chemist along with a Google Maps link to the location.

Airport Bus Timetable This service offers eight return trips between Alicante-Elche Airport and Torrevieja central bus depot without any stops, every day of the year.

Torrevieja to Airport: 7:00, 9:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00 Airport to Torrevieja: 8:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00 Departure and arrival (in Torrevieja): From Torrevieja bus station.

Calle del Mar, 50 Departure and arrival (in Alicante-Elche Airport): 2nd Floor. Price: €6.92 Children under 4 years travel for free (ID may be requested) Pensioners: 30% discount available for pensioners with accreditation from Social Security. Please note that the discount here applies ONLY to pensioners registered as permanent residents of the

Valencian Community. To prove this, you must show ID stating that you are over 65 as well as your DNI (if Spanish) or Residencia (if foreign resident) confirming that your residence is within the Valencian Community.

All buses on this route have wheelchair access, free wifi and luggage storage.

Tickets in Torrevieja are available for purchase within the bus station (Calle del Mar 50), and in the airport directly from the driver.

Prior booking is not required, however more information can be found by calling the bus station (in Spanish) on 965 710 146. The journey time is 50 minutes and the driver takes the route to and from the airport via the A7 motorway, thus avoiding the frequent seasonal delays on the N332.

Smudge is about two and a half, very affectionate and loves cuddles.

Once he gets to know you he will readily approach you for attention and sing his little heart out.

REF 727. Ciudad Quesada. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Linked Duplex Beautifully Presented Furnished Stunning Views Roof Solarium Resident Parking Communal Swimming Pool. €130,000 REF 730. Ciudad Quesada. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Detached Villa Fully Furnished Corner Plot Off Road Parking Communal Swimming Pool. €135,000 REF 733. Ciudad Quesada. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Semi-Detached Villa Furnished Roof Solarium Communal Swimming Pool Located on the La Marquesa Golf Course. €110,000 REF 734. Fincas De La Vega. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Detached Villa 519m2 Plot Large Roof Solarium Private Swimming Pool Off Road Parking. €220,000

For further details call Inmobiliaria on 966 718 392 (IQ) (630)

Lovely little Lucas (black) and Tito (white) were very close and sadly for Lucas, Tito has found a new home, leaving his brother behind.

Lucas is missing his brother very much and needs to start his new life in a loving home too.

Electrical, plumbing, fencing, water boilers, balustrades, painting and general maintenance. Tel 965 328 361 or 680 934 549. (631)

Mixed Martial Arts courses/lessons. Qualified instructor. At your home or gym. 697 834 934(639)

Commercial Centres Zenia Boulevard 96 676 15 30 Habaneras 96 571 23 00 Dos Mares 968 54 70 00 L’Aljub (Elche) 965 43 00 90 Emergency Services National Police (NIE/Residencia application) 96 570 88 34 Guardia Civil 062 Protección Civil 96 571 39 27 Fire Brigade 96 670 44 33/53 EMERGENCIES 112 Local Services Torrevieja Town Hall 96 571 02 50 Rojales Town Hall 966 71 50 01 San Miguel de Salinas Town Hall 965 72 00 01 San Fulgencio Town Hall 966 79 42 01 Orihuela Town Hall 966 73 68 64 Elche Town Hall 966 65 80 50 Alicante Town Hall 965 14 91 00 Los Alcazares Town Hall 968 57 44 09 San Pedro del Pinatar Town Hall 968 18 06 00 Pilar de la Horadada Town Hall 965 35 22 25 Guardamar del Segura Town Hall 965 72 90 14 Los Montesinos Town Hall 966 72 10 87 Sports Palace Infanta Cristina 966 111 222 Sport palace Cecilio Gallego 966 111 222 Tourist info 901 343 343 Consumer Info Centre 96 570 78 88 Ecoparque 96 570 72 32 La Mata’s Natural Park 96 692 04 04 Museo del Mar y de la Sal 96 670 46 43 Museo de Semana Santa (Easter Museum) 96 670 80 37

Leisure IMF Cinema 96 570 54 14 Centro Ozone 96 570 58 80

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Transport Torrevieja Bus station 96 670 10 68 Torrevieja Radio Taxi 96 571 22 77 – 96 571 10 26 Orihuela Costa Radio Taxi 966 76 10 88 Alicante-Elche Airport 96 691 90 00 Renfe (trains) 902 24 02 02

Services Iberdrola (Electricity) 96 571 02 48 AGAMED (water) 902 222 306 and 96 571 09 66 SUMA 96 670 37 44

Nikita is 1 of 3 puppies abandoned. She is around 8 weeks old and was covered in ticks and fleas but has now been treated and in good health. She is a very happy little girl and will be small/medium size when fully grown.

REF 735. Ciudad Quesada. 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Detached Villa 150m2 Build Size + 500m2 Plot Modern – Brand New Build Fabulous Golf Views Private Swimming Pool €360,000 Ref 744. Ciudad Quesada. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Ground Floor Apartment Fully Furnished Beautifully Presented Large Tiled Gardens Communal Swimming Pool Golf Course Location.€69,000

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Bridgette, around 7 weeks old and was covered in ticks and fleas but has now been treated and in good health. She is a very happy little girl and will be small/medium size when fully grown.

NANCY is now 3 months old, fully vaccinated (passport) and micro chipped and being a Pointer is each day growing cheekier and cheekier.

Jack is a lovely dog and a big softie, but stereotyping of dogs like him, put people off giving them a loving home. He is a strong dog, so needs someone able to handle him, but with the right owner he will make a very loving and faithful companion.

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Imanyo Golf COSTA BLANCA PEOPLE Monte fans stay away in Society “St CRIBBAGE LEAGUE Saturday eve kick-off George’s Day Plaque” at Altorreal ■ ANDREW ATKINSON andrew@costablancapeople.com

This was the first time the St George’s Day Plaque has been played for, thank you to Imanyo’s for sponsoring the plaque and the days golf.

Twenty four players met at Imanyo’s where the day started with the usual full English breakfast, the format was Pairs Texas Scramble Stableford scoring, the venue was Altorreal where we were greeted by Antonio and his staff, as usual everything was ready and waiting and the course was in very good condition, the greens had just been tined and were very green true and fast.

Winners of the “St George’s Day Plaque” were John Kemp and Chris Baillie with 38 points; runners up after a six way count back were Alan Byrne and Terry Burton with 36 points with 20 points on the back nine, only three of the four nearest the pins were won, hole 5 was won by Judy Evans, hole 10 by Rosemary Lafferty and hole 17 by Alec Aspden.

Back at Imanyo’s there was a great BBQ waiting, we held a bottle raffle which raised €104.00 for our sponsored charity this year Caritas Daya Nueva, the football card was won by Phil (Minty) Ward with Blackpool adding another €20 for Caritas Daya Nueva.

We would like to thank Antonio, Norma and staff at Imanyo’s Bar for the fantastic food and great hospitality, also thanks to Karaoke Carol for providing the music.

CD Montesinos' decision to play their Segunda Regional Grupo 15 game at home against CD Almoradi B at The Municipal Stadium on Saturday evening - switched from Sunday - proved to be an 'own goal' with a paltry 100 crowd in attendance.

A proposal by President Felipe to switch home fixtures from Sunday to Saturday is to be voted by the supporters of the Los Montesinos, Alicante based club - but following one of the lowest home crowds in years turning up on Saturday night for the 6pm kick-off - it proved to be a negative move by the Vega Baja outfit.

CD Montesinos' home attendances have seen over 400 fans watch the team play in recent seasons - swelled by the

Alan & Pat won all 3 games for Spanglish Robins to get a win of 6-3.

Dave & Barry from Spanglish Voles took all their games for a 6-3 win.

2 pair for Rojales Steakhouse won 2 games each to win 5-4.

Mike& Jean C, Ivor & Mary from Izzy’s Peacocks won their games for an 8-1 win.

Frank & Joan, Peter & Tony Q won all their games for The Galleon to win 6-3.

All 3 pairs from The Irish Abbey Magpies won 2 games each for a 6-3 win.

Lo Crispin Tavern just scraped through taking the last leg to win 5-4.

Brian & Tom won all 3 legs for Catorce B to win 6-3.

Las Ramblas Golf Society The society started the week with the popular Dusty Bin (3-2-1) competition which was won with a very good score of 88 pts by the team of Geoff Biggerstaff, Rod Doel, Tom Hardie and Doug Wright.

At least that gave Doug some consolation after watching his beloved Newcastle lose again at the weekend. In second place were Irvine Margis (guest), Ulrike Barth, Mike Chapman and 'Albert' with 84 pts.

On Wednesday it was the fourth round of our Monthly Medal Championship which is won by the player (male and female) with the most points scored from their best 4 of 6 rounds. Six points are available for first place in each division reducing by one point for each position down to two points for fifth place. In the Gents Division Tom Hardie started the day on 17 points 10 points clear of the chasing pack having already had two wins and a second place finish so baring a Jorden Speith style collapse the title is already won. Prizes were still available on the day so while the title may already be sown up

there was still a competitive edge on the day. Surprisingly given the advantageous tee positions while maintenance work is ongoing I was the only player to beat par with a net 71 to take first place on the day and the 6 points in the Gents Division.

Olga Douglas took the 6 points in the Ladies Division which is still wide open with an excellent net 72. The winners in each Category were as follows: Cat 1. 1st Olga Douglas 72 2nd Lindsay Forbes 74 3rd Peter Dunn 75 Cat 2. 1st Mike Chapman 71 2nd Doug Wright 72 3rd Reg Akehurst 85 2's Club: Liz Robertson and Alan Douglas It was the start of the Singles Match Play competition on Friday and the biggest winner of the day was Doug Wright winning his match by 7 & 6.

Several players had a bye into the next round and played a 2 ball better ball which was won by Lindsay Forbes and Mike Chapman with a score of 45 pts.

Mike Chapman

official 'Full Monte' Supporters Club with over 400 packing into the stadium for a game against Racing San Miguel recently.

Josema scored in CD Montesinos 1-0 win against CD Almoradi B at the weekend, that saw Roberto Cases' team climb to fourth place in the table, just five points behind second placed Racing San Miguel, who suffered a surprising 10 defeat at Callosa Deportivo B; and two points behind RP Orihuela.

CD Dolores took a step closer to clinching promotion, following a 1-0 away win at SS Fulgencio, to lead the table on 69 points, six points clear of Racing San Miguel. CD Borneo hit four goals past Todo Deporte in a 4-2 win, with Racing Orihuela and Deportivo Orihuela sharing the spoils in a 0-0 draw.

CD Montesinos travel to lowly Todo Deporte - who have conceded over 100 goals this season - on Sunday April 24.

Spain rules in Europe As the leagues grind on to their inexorable finale, all eyes this week turned to the quarter finals of the European competitions. First up were Real Madrid, who had to overcome a 2-0 deficit as they entertained Wolfsburg. This they did in spectacular fashion, as Cristiano Ronaldo banged in a hat-trick to take his Champions’ League tally to 93, helped by fine displays from Karim Benzema, Casemiro and Luka Modric. Manchester City upset the form-book when they shot out Paris San Germaine’s millionaire side, and their fans must be wondering just what Manuel Pellegrini has done wrong!

Then it was the turn of Atletico Madrid to play host to the all-conquering Barcelona side, also trying to overturn a deficit. Inform Frenchman Antoine Griezmann did just that, scoring with an early header, and a late penalty to put the Catalán side out amidst scenes of jubilation.

Meanwhile Bayern München quietly – and ominously - saw off Benfica. The draw sees the possibility of an all-Spanish final, or, indeed, a Germany v England one – such is football.

In the Europa League, Liverpool fought back from two down at Anfield to beat Borussia Dortmund. The all-Spanish tie ended in penalties, after Athletic Bilbao had fought like tigers against current holders Sevilla, but the Andalucian side prevailed with their spot-kicks, and will face the Ukranian (largely Brazilian!)

Shakhtar Donetsk – who beat Sporting Braga, of Portugal - in the semis. It will be their fifth European semi-final in ten years.

Villarreal, meanwhile, had little trouble in disposing of Sparta Praga, and will provide Liverpool with a stiff test in the semi-final.

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La Marina Golf Society Captain V Vice-Captain Trophy La Marina Golf Society travelled down to Murcia to compete for this annual trophy at Altorreal golf course. Once again players were blessed with fine warm weather and a course in excellent condition.

Format for the competition was pairs better-ball with each pair's score being totalled to decide the victor.

Vice-captain Carol Marriner's team scored a creditable total of 213 points but this was eclipsed by captain Jimmy Scott's team total of 240 points.

Jimmy humbly accepted the trophy, but did mention that his personal tally of 39 points was a major factor in his team's success!!

The prize for the best better-ball team score went to Louvain Smith and Alan Jones with 47 points.

Nearest the pin prizes went to Barry Thorogood ,Jimmy Scott, Louvain Smith and Alan Craig, with Jimmy and Alan both scoring 2's and sharing the 198 euros in the pot.

The next meeting is at Alicante on 28th april , first tee 10.06 cost 40 euro.

The society's next social function is a bingo-quiz on 17th May 19.30 start at a cost of 8 euro,to include a meal of fish, meat pie or chicken, all with chips.

Please let Elspeth know your requirements on 965077204 or elspeth4mcd@yahoo.co.uk.

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Tales from the Top Flight ■ CHRIS DARWEN chris@costablancapeople.com

As a famous Scot once said, “Football, eh?” Whereas my “Your Week in Sport” cup is half empty, this column’s cup is positively overflowing. Where on earth do I start?

Manchester City! Two shocks in that game. No, not Ibra bottling the big occasion again. Firstly the 1-0 against PSG meaning City are through to the semi finals. Did anyone actually see that coming? Now now, don’t pretend. We all had that down as another early exit for the Citizens. Despite being the team everyone wanted to draw in the semi finals, Real Madrid had the greatest cause for celebration by seeing the two sides pulled out of the same hat in a fashion that will have suited Zidane. The second shock? Otamendi and Mangala actually looked like they had played football together before. I certainly didn’t see that one coming either.

Not wishing to totally blur the lines between the Premier League and the Champions League, but wouldn’t it be great to see Pellegrini knock out the club who sacked him after their record La Liga points haul then go on to beat Pep and Bayern in the final? Yes, that Pep who has been recruited to replace Pellegrini and win the elusive Champions League. It won’t happen, but let us pretend that it might, even if only for the next five minutes. Madrid have got all Champions League greedy by having both teams in the semi finals.

Atletico beat Barcelona and Real came back from 2-0 down to wave off Wolfsburg.

King Klopp has a plan. That plan

involves Champions League football next season at Anfield. It would have been too easy for Jurgen to secure it via the traditional method of 4th place in the league. Jurgen doesn’t do simple, it is not cool enough. No, Jurgen plans to bring Champions League football to Anfield by winning the Europa League!

At 2-0 down, then 3-1 down, not even the most fervent King Klopp devotee could have seen this plan still having legs come Friday morning. There was a reason earlier in the season Klopp had a pop at Liverpool fans leaving before the final whistle. Oh yes. Dejan Loveren headed home the winning goal in the fourth minute of injury time to seal a memorable comeback that saw many people dust off their “Istanbul” folders and trot out many a similarity. From 3-1 down with twenty minutes or so to go, Liverpool triumphed 4-3 and have been rewarded with a trip to Villareal. Just imagine if you had left that game at 3-1 down.

All this football chat and we have not gone near the Premier League yet.

Monday night’s referee for the Tottenham match was changed after it emerged that Kevin Friend was a

Leicester fan. Nobody was suggesting that Friend would have favoured Stoke in Monday’s game, but it was felt it would be wise to remove any doubt by appointing. It later turned out Friend merely lives in Leicester and is a Bristol City fan, poor guy. After 90 minutes of the Leicester game on Sunday afternoon you could have thought Jonathan Moss was a Spurs fan following some of the most ludicrous decisions seen in a Premier League for at least a month. Leicester led through Vardy at half time. Before the half, Vardy picked up a disputable yellow for tracking back and catching his man.

Minimal contact was made, but these things sometimes get a booking. On the hour, Vardy went chasing through into the West Ham area and there was a slight tangle in the box. Further viewing would suggest it was not a penalty, but to call Vardy out for allegedly diving was a very brave, if not interesting, call.

Vardy received a second yellow for falling over after contact, Leicester being asked to play the remainder of the game with ten men. This was not an Ashley Young style dive to say the least, but hey Moss was merely warming up.

Go and watch any professional match and see what happens at every corner in every match. Defenders grapple strikers, strikers grapple defenders. To decide who begins first is nigh on impossible. Moss decided that Morgan was grappling first on one occasion and gave the Hammers a hotly disputed penalty. If you give that, you have to give it every time, in every match.

Carroll scored to make it 1-1 with eight minutes left. Leicester rocked, and Cresswell scored a lovely volley to make it 2-1. The drama was not over. Moss decided a replica situation with Huth being manhandled at a Leicester corner was not worthy of a penalty but, four minutes into time added on at the end, felt Schlupp tumbling under a Carroll “challenge” was. Ochoa showed nerves of steel to snatch a point for Leicester. If that had been Sunday League, you could have been forgiven for thinking that Moss had given Leicester one to make up for his mistakes. The point gained by Leicester was possibly not as important as the show of mental strength to fight back and get a draw.

The gap opened up to eight points, with Spurs due to play before you read this.

Now I have got that out of my system we can talk relegation battles. I am fairly certain I called the relegation battle done and dusted last weekend after Newcastle capitulated at Southampton, Sunderland failed to win and Norwich managed to lose at Palace. When was I ever right? Sunderland sprung into life on Saturday lunchtime and destroyed Norwich’s confidence with a 3-0 away win. Big Sam, he knows what to do at this time of year. Defoe was a constant menace and scored the all important second goal. Take that Newcastle!

Benitez, having called out his players for a lack of mental strength in the week, must have been delighted in a very understated Rafa type way with their own 3-0 win over Swansea. It was Rafa’s 56th birthday, so no doubt he spent the celebratory evening on the phone to Andros Townsend telling him that he needs to track back a little more often.

The former Spurs wideman was excellent in the win, scoring the game’s best goal and creating the other two.

Swansea kind of knew they were safe, however.

Here is a glimpse of how inconsistent

United are this season. Excellent in their midweek FA Cup win at West Ham which secured a semi final place against Everton, they laboured to a 1-0 win against Villa. The star of both shows was again Marcus Rashford, who stuck the literal two fingers up at Van Gaal who had attempted to make him the scapegoat of the previous loss at Tottenham. Rashford’s goal at Upton Park was excellent, his goal against Villa slightly less so. The highlights of the match were really delivered by the Villa fans displaying excellent gallows humour with their songs, the best of which being “Joleon Lescott, he has a new car.”

Everton fans are not stupid. They are not falling for the ruse that an FA Cup Semi Final means they have had a good season. Oh no. Bobby Martinez can praise his players all he wants in the press, but the Everton fans are

somewhat old fashioned. They prefer to see them win on the pitch. To be fair, if Everton amassed points in line with the praise their garner from their manager, they would be challenging Leicester themselves. A 1-1 draw with Southampton is not to be sniffed at in this day and age, but the knives are out for Martinez and someone is looking for the sharpener.

One of my favourite weekend pastimes is watching Arsene Wenger.

The Arsenal manager is a legend, but it is great fun to watch him talk up his side’s involvement in the title race.

Arsene. There is no title race involving your team sir. Even if you held on to the 1-0 lead against Palace, you were not in it. You are definitely not in it now you let Palace leave with a point, courtesy of Bolasie.

We finish today’s column where we started. Manchester City. It’s almost as if the players have decided they fancy playing for their incoming manager next season, and realised that if they play quite well now they stand a better chance than if they continued playing as if they really were not that bothered.

Had they been bothered a little more often this whole season’s story might have been completely different.

Another hat-trick for Aguero means he has thirteen in his last twelve outings.

With matches being played midweek, I’m already looking forward to the next twist in the tale.

Quesada Golf Society The Society played their last game at Font De Llop. The game booked the previous week was called off after heavy rain and a decision made not to allow buggies on the course. Laudable as its not always about money but ensuring that when you play the course will be in good condition.

The course managed to accommodate us the following week and the course was in excellent condition. The course is in a valley which is susceptible to the wind.

The wind blew a bit and it was in your face for the first five holes which made it a difficult start. The format of the game was a 4 player Texas Scramble which was very good fun. 6 teams contested the game.

The team that came second perhaps wouldn´t have come second but for a lucky break on the 8th hole when their best third shot into the green looked like landing into a deep bunker below the green. The ball hit a stone in the bunker and shot up onto the green, hit the flag and came to rest a couple of feet from the pin. The putt was sunk for a birdie and not a boggie which looked like being the likely outcome before the ball hit the stone. Our team looked like winning one of the nearest the pins on the par 5 15th when the third shot for an Eagle came to rest an inch from the hole but it was beaten with an Eagle from another team with a putt being sunk from 15 feet by the canny Scotsman Ronnie “The Brave” Spiers.

The winners of the “Scramble” were the “motley” crew of Woy Westlake, Big Ron Perkins, Gentleman John Mills and Cuddly Norman Lewis with a net score after handicap adjustment of 61. The runners-up with a net score after handicap adjustment of 64 was the team of southerners Victor Dew and his best mate Les Lindores and the Southern Ireland husband and wife pair of David and Sheila McSweeney. The winners of the two “Nearest the Pins” were the teams of John “Robin Hood” King, Dave “Gunner” Smith and “old” Trevor and “Young” Ann Hobbs and the mixed bunch of Welshman Tony Forbes, Irishman Damien Elliot and the two canny Scotsman Big Romnnie Spiers and Little Gordon McGegor.

After the game the players returned to the society base at the bright and airy refurbished bar area at the Quesada Country Club for the presentations, a drink or two and a tasty hot and cold buffet kindly provided by mine hosts.

The next society game is on Wednesday 20 April at Altorreal.

Anyone in the Quesada area looking to join a very friendly golf society and play golf once a fortnight at a wide variety of courses at a very reasonable cost, should contact the Chairman & Membership Secretary Les Pancott on 966716723.

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Your week in Sport ■ CHRIS DARWEN chris@costablancapeople.com

Note to Lewis Hamilton. If you want to kick start your Formula One season it might be better to start at the right end of the grid. Having said that, my suggestion has not worked for him yet this season so maybe Lewis was on the right track by starting the Chinese Grand Prix in last place. His engine failed in qualifying for those that are interested.

Rosberg won his sixth consecutive Grand Prix, only the fourth time this has happened.

Talking of things in sport that happen rarely. Christian Wade, a rugby player for Wasps, became only the second player in Premiership history to score a double hat-trick. That sounds quite impressive, but the Premiership only started a few years ago and rugby has been played slightly longer than that. Still, that is six trys in one match. Scotland fans would be happy with that total in a Six Nations campaign!

In the cricket, Robson and Lyth put some pressure on the England selectors by both hitting hundreds for their

counties. Following the winter success of bringing Nick Compton back in to the fold, it is unlikely the selectors will look to make the same mistake a hundredth time.

The Snooker World Championships is back underway. More interesting than any of the matches played so far is the story of David Jackson. Mr Jackson lives in Sydney, Australia. Every year since 1996 he has flown from Sydney to Sheffield to watch the entire championships. He’s the guy regularly in the front wearing an Australian tie.

Anyway, crowd favourite Ronnie O’Sullivan claims he is “not that bothered” about winning another title. He followed that up by telling Judd Trump it’s about time he won one to justify the attention he gets. Shots have been fired. Steve Davis has finally called it a day. The sixtimes World Champion and man of the 1980’s bowed out after losing to Fergal O’Brien in the first round. He phoned his manager, Barry Hearn, to tell him the news. Hearn replied “Steve, you retired ten years ago we just didn’t have the heart to tell you.”

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ROCKET’S GOLF SOCIETY

ABBEY ANGLING

The 5th round of the Spring Series was fished on the river Segura at Murcia on the 12th April.

The fishing is getting worse here instead of better as even the Bleak were reluctant to feed; the most fish caught on any one peg was eight.

Alan Reid drawn near the Crystal Bridge and fishing the feeder with bread and corn for the winning weight, but with a big drop for the other places, with a lot of the anglers only catching a single fish.

1st Alan Reid with 13.800kgs fishing the feeder using bread and corn 2nd Mick Hill with 7.500kgs fishing the feeder using corn 3rd Dave Hoare with 7.220kgs fishing the whip using maggot for all Bleak There are still some vacancies available for membership at the club All details are available on our website www.abbeyangling.com or from me on 965328368

RODS & REELS

We fished the 1st round of the Summer Series at the Embalsa de Argos on the 13th April.

The water levels are still high with a good colour, the fish were spawning in the reeds and the weather was lovely except for the wind picking up drawing the course of the day.

It was our monthly “Home” game at Vistabella Golf and a new competition for us all Stableford Joker, basically a four man team where some of the holes have double points for each player, it requires a special scorecard, but an interesting and exciting competition none the less.

Dave Hoare had an excellent weight of all Barbel on his method of fishing the pellet up in the water, with over seventy fish in total for over forty kilo.

The Carp have now begun to show on the paste with Dave Hutchinson taking twenty three fish for twenty eight kilo, hopefully this will continue to improve over the summer months and become the top method 1st Dave Hoare with 41.400kgs fishing the feeder using pellet 2nd Dave Hutchinson with 28.660kgs fishing the feeder using pellet 3rd Terry Screen with 27.000kgs fishing the pole and paste There are still some vacancies at the club and if anyone is interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966729293 or 617283503 TIGHT LINES. Terry Screen.

TORRY DRAW 2 -2 AWAY TO PATERNA On Sunday Torry travelled to the outskirts of the City of Valencia to play Paterna who were a few places outside the relegation zone and needed points to ensure their survival. At home they had won 5, drawn 6 and lost 6. They had beaten Torry at home earlier in the season.

Torry were safe from relegation in a mid-table position with no chance of making the play-offs so they could go out and express themselves without fear. The squad was down to the bare bones with only 4 players on the bench. Jorge & Jupe were missing which left only 13 outfield players available for selection.

The Torry line up: Miguel Serna, Vicente , Luis Carlos, Javi Selvas, Martin (Matej 60 '), Quintero, Higón, Carrasco © (Burguillos © 2 63'), Prieto, Sanchez (Ruben Suarez 72 ') and Lewis. Not Used: Kike.

Torry got off to the best possible start when after 12 minutes good play between Sanchez and Lewis set up Carrasco who found the back of the net to give Torry the lead. Paterna battled back and laid siege on the Torry goal but the Torry defence held firm until the 38th minutes when a headed clearance by Martin was sized on just inside the box by Fran who struck the ball home to level the tie. Thats how it remained at the break. 4 minutes into the second-half Paterna dealt Torry a major blow when a long throw was headed beyond Serna into the far corner of the net to give Paterna the lead. Paterna then had a great opportunity to extend their lead which was wasted by Baez. The Torry manager made 3 substitutions in the space of 12

minutes after the 60 minute mark and the fresh legs started to make a difference. On 76 minutes Ruben Suarez hit a powerful drive from 20 yards into the back of the net to level the tie. In the final 15 minutes of the game it became very open and either side could have won the match, with Prieto of Paterna striking the crossbar and his namesake for Torry striking the post. Another entertaining game full of incident featuring Torry ended all square. Javi Selvas, Vicente and Lewis were booked for Torry On Sunday Torry are at home to another side near the bottom fighting for survival, 17th placed Recambious Colon who are just 1 place and 2 points outside the relegation zone. It should be another entertaining encounter. The game kicks off at 6.00 pm. Try to be there.

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The course at Vistabella is in really good condition and a credit to the greens staff, with The Masters at the weekend it gave those who watched it the secret on how to play quick greens, as this is what we had the contend with.

RESULTS 1st Ron Swift - Dave Guirrene – Malcolm Woods – A N Other 2nd Les Yates – Larry Lambe – Geoff Wild – Andy Billing 3rd Ivie Davies – Ron Cambers – Ron Nicholson – Derek Power

BEST INDIVIDUAL NETT SCORES Ron Swift 40 points – Malcolm Woods 37 points – Andy Billing 33 points NEAREST PINS Hole 4: Peter Daggart Hole 8: Arthur Williams Hole 15: Ron Swift LONGEST DRIVE: Les Yates So it was back to St. James’s Gate for the celebrated munchies and Martin’s and Mandy’s hospitality.

Next home game is back at Altorreal.

First Tee 10:00. So please be there by 09:15 For more information or if you wish to play with arguably the friendliest Golf Society contact Ron Nicholson on 678849142 or email sanmigron@gmail.com

VEGA BAJA PREMIER GOLF LEAGUE It was a very windy start to the final matches of the South Division series of matches on April Folls Day but it was no fools day for El Valle Golf Society who won their division in a canter to play in the Champions Final on May 20th at Villamartin Golf. CONGRATULATIONS El Valle They drew with Rockets G S with two wins each, but their superior team score meant they took the bonus points.

The second place and position in the final was fought between the two teams from La Manga Club and with only a two points separating them it was anybody’s guess which of the teams would make the journey to Villamartin in May. It was La Manga North who had the bragging rights with a 4 – 0 win taking maximum points and earning that illustrious position in the Champion Final from their local rivals.

It a matter of conjecture if the windy conditions on the front nine favoured one side or another, but whatever you have to give credit to all the players for performing in such cruel conditions, but the course was in really good condition and somewhere along the line must have helped.

RESULTS La Manga RGA 0 (100 points) vs. La Manga North G S 4 (120points) Rockets G S 2 (111 points) vs.

El Valle RGA 2 (126 points) Bonus points went to:- El Valle G S and La Manga North The highest pairing scores came from: La Manga North G.S. – Stewart Harris/Robert Winterbourne with 33 points, Rockets G S. – Rodney Smith/Chris Johnson 33 points. Trevor Behan/Ray McGerr 33 points.

So with all the matches played the two teams to contest in the Final from the South Division will be El Valle and La Manga North in the Singles Matchplay Final in May for the VBPGL Trophy.

Well done to all the teams and players in the South Division for the making the season so exciting and closely fought .

You will also be able to see updated Vega Baja Premier Golf League fixtures, tables, and news on the website www.vegabajapremiergolfleague.com and on Facebook, throughout the season For more information on the Vega Baja Premier Golf League, contact The Secretary; Ivie Davies 669 211 410 or golfdavies@gmail.com

La Zenia Golf Society A smaller than normal turn out on Thursday for the weekly game at Saurines. Again the weather was very good, warm sun, and little wind. The course was in great condition a lot if high scores came in reflected in the weather and the course being good. Five Guests joined the society today to enjoy good company and golf. Andy Kane and Mo Flint fought it out both with a great score of 40pts, in form Andy came out top winning on count back; he also claimed one pin and won the two's pot outright.

We played full handicap stableford, two n/t/p's , and the usual two's pot. Winner was in form Andy Kane 40pts on count back. Pin winners - No 6 Andy Kane, No 18 Evelyn Courtney. The two's pot was won by Andy Kane. The raffle was won by Ernie Wilson. Thanks to Gogartys who sponsored the raffle, thanks also to Bliss and Paul who fed and watered the members.

Diary Dates Tuesday 19 April at El Valle first tee 10.33 Thursday 21st April at El Valle first tee 10.33. This is the Presidents north team V the Captains south team, pairs better ball meeting at Gogartys 8.30 for the draw. All members please wear white polo shirts.

The society polo shirts are now in stock, if you would like one reserved please contact Eric.

Please note important date in the future: on Saturday 28th May the society is raising money to purchase an ambulance for the local area. The game of golf will be at Riquelme, shot gun start at 9.30. Organisers said, “We would like this to be a great success, so we are looking for your kind sponsorship for this event.

Please contact Eric or Maurice if you can help this worthy cause for local people.”

Important date - April 28th after our game at El Valle will be the AGM. There is a two day trip arranged for Saturday / Sunday 4th & 5th of June 2016 at Albacete, please check the web site for all the information again Contact Maurice or Eric to book yourself for the event. All information is on the noticeboard outside Gogarty's for games in the coming weeks, and on the web site which updated every Sunday night, guests are invited to all games. Clubs can be hired. Contac Eric 667196178, Maurice 690268711

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