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Newborn baby found abandoned but alive in San Isidro

a newborn baby was found abandoned in san isidro, very shortly after it was born. Guardia Civil found the baby, still with the umbilical cord attached, hidden in blankets among the ruins of an old house. it appeared

that the baby had been abandoned by its mother very soon after the woman gave birth, said officers. a quick thinking delivery driver is the man who probably saved the baby’s life, having spotted a woman

with bloodstained legs carrying a bundle of blankets in her arms. the man and his colleague both phoned the Guardia Civil and officers made their way to san isidro, a small village near Catral. Both of the men had seen the woman with blood on her legs, and were concerned that something had happened to her. after speaking to her, one of the men was convinced that among the blankets, he had spotted the tiny limb of what appeared to be a baby. a patrol car from nearby almoradí sped to the scene and began to search a vacant lot next to an industrial estate in the town. nearby, officers found the woman, who they say categorically denied the events described by the witnesses, and who refused to be

treated by the paramedics who had been sent to the scene alongside the officers. despite the woman’s claims, officers found several inconsistencies in her statement, and they insisted she accompany them to the ruined house where she admitted she had been sleeping. after combing the area, about a hundred metres from the semi-ruined house, officers found some rolled-up blankets on the ground behind some plastic drums. unrolling the bundle, the officers found the newborn baby, who still had the umbilical cord attached. Finding the baby wrapped in blankets in the full afternoon sun at 3pm, officers first thought that the little one had tragically died, but he reacted when officers gently pressed

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his chest to see if he was conscious. although the baby had symptoms of dehydration, he was breathing normally and appeared to be doing well. the ambulance immediately rushed him to the nearest hospital, where he was admitted to the neonatal unit. the perseverance of the witness and the Guardia Civil officers saved the life of the newborn, whom the Continued on page 3

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Passenger tried to board plane in Alicante with 46 live turtles and crabs in hand luggage Guardia Civil are investigating a man who was caught trying to smuggle 46 animals out of the country in his hand luggage. the man was apprehended with 46 live turtle and crab specimens. airport security found the animals wrapped in plastic so that they would not move but experts believe that this would have caused them to suffocate after a short period of time. the man was caught earlier this month when airport security noticed suspicious contents in his suitcase using the x-ray scanner. the passenger was about to board a flight to denmark when security personnel alerted the Guardia Civil who performed a search of the man’s handluggage. When officers asked him to open the suitcase they found that it was full of live turtles and crabs, some wrapped in transparent plastic wrap and others in boxes, or even sealed in plastic so they could not move. Given the possibility that these were protected species, airport officers requested the collaboration of the nature Protection service (seprona) of alicante, for the proper identification of the specimens. seprona officers confirmed that there were forty-six live

specimens of the following species: a red-eared slider (trachemys scripta elegans); two yellow-eared slider sliders (trachemys scripta scripta); six leprous pond turtles (Mauremys leprosa) and thirty-seven american crayfish (Procambarus clarkii). the pond turtles in particular are listed as specially protected as they are endangered. the tax and Border analysis and investigation unit (udaiFi) of the tax section of the alicante airport Guardia Civil

has opened an investigation into the 64-year-old man, who is charged with the crime of illegal trafficking of protected species and another of animal abuse. anyone found guilty of animal abuse could face a maximum prison sentence of anywhere from three months up to one year in addition to disqualification from carrying out any profession related to animals. For the crime of illegal trafficking of endangered species, the man could face a prison sentence of up to two years. the file has been made available to the investigating Court of elche. the rescued animals have been transferred to the santa Faz Wildlife Recovery Centre.

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hospital nurses christened noa. at the moment the baby remains in hospital, although his general state of health is said to be good. the mother - 39 years old and of swiss nationality – was arrested and has been handed over to the orihuela Court. she is charged with a crime of child abandonment. the witness, José enrique Perea had been on his way to start his shift at a freight transport company. Just an hour before officers made the miraculous discovery, he had been on his way to Granadina industrial estate when he passed a woman “who has been wandering around this area for some years, leaning on a lamppost, with traces of blood” earlier, Luis María Rocamora, José enrique’s childhood friend and coworker, offered the woman water and some money. Luis told police that ‘it felt wrong’, he thought perhaps that the woman had been raped and called José enrique, who was on his way, in case he needed help. Perea arrived and gave the woman

some water and the food that he had brought to work for his lunch. Meanwhile, he was sure he saw the sole of a foot among a rolled-up blanket that the woman was holding. he thought the toes could have been from a doll, or a baby. he saw stains on the pavement and immediately deduced that the woman must have given birth. he walked away and called 112 while Rocamora did the same. When officers arrived, they found the woman who denied that she had

given birth or that there was a baby at all. officers spoke to José enrique again who insisted – if there is no baby, then it must be a doll, but there is something – ‘you must look’. “the perseverance of the witness made it possible to save the little boy’s life,” reported the Guardia Civil in their subsequent statement, because thanks to his insistence that he was sure of what he saw, officers continued to search the area until they found the newborn.

Charity quiz night a quiz night in aid of the Pets in spain animal charity will take place on tuesday 21st June at the La estacion Gastrobar, Calle alfredo Kraus 2, urb La Marina. Quizmaster Mike will be the master of ceremonies for the evening. a free buffet will be provided by La estacion, prizes and a raffle to raise funds for the charity. Register in advance at La estacion, 5€ per person. Visit or call the Gastrobar on 865 777 255.

SAT Jubilee party

25 of the volunteers from sat animal charity shop in Benimar/Benijofar are hosting a Jubilee party starting at 1.30pm. every volunteer is baking or preparing a meal for the street party. there will be music and games and shop manager steve Ledsom has even borrowed the 30 chairs and 6 tables from the local town hall.

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Torrevieja to round up stray chickens over the next few days, a contract for the collection of domestic birds from urban areas of torrevieja will begin. the aim is to control the free roaming domestic bird population at several parks and areas of the town, in order to lessen the impact of the birds due to their growing populations. the department of animal Protection, directed by Councillor Concha sala, awarded the contract, worth €8470, after receiving three quotes for the work. the contract includes the collection of 500 domestic poultry with subsequent monitoring of each area for recaptures. it is expected that the round up will take place at ten specific points around torrevieja, beginning at the park beside the skate park and at the Park of the nations, as well as

in adjacent areas. the town hall said that “due to the accumulation of these birds, it has already been proven that coexistence with neighbours and users of these spaces is not compatible.” the birds have become a nuisance to residents and a danger on public roads in recent years. the town hall said, “there have been many neighbourhood complaints in this regard, as well as notices to the Local Police regarding the danger of road traffic.” at the express request of the town hall, the company that won the contract for the round up will guarantee a zero sacrifice policy and will proceed to deliver the birds to farms, schools and animal sanctuaries. it is expected that the works will last for a year or at least until december.

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Stevie at Buckingham Palace the sun was shining brightly over Buckingham Palace as the front gates opened to stevie spit, who after two cancellations and a two and a half year wait finally got to attend Royal Garden Party and be presented to Prince William. accompanied by eileen Gleave, aka nanny, stevie enjoyed cucumber sandwiches and high tea while the yeoman of the Guard paraded out of the Palace and skilfully parted the visiting crowd ready for the appearance of the members of the Royal family in attendance that day. the atmosphere was filled with excitement as no one was told in advance who would be there. stevie said, “as the band played the national anthem, out popped Prince William and Katherine, the duke and duchess of Cambridge. Quickly followed by Prince edward and sophie the earle and Countess of Wessex accompanied by Princess Beatrice.” stevie and Price William chatted for about ten minutes about his B.e.M. award, stevie telling the prince how the Costa Blanca People had been instrumental in putting him forward for the well deserved accolade. they also chatted about stevie’s various trips to afghanistan, during which time stevie introduced nanny. the Prince asked what she did to which she replied “i worked with the Police for 31 years but i’m retired now. i just sell raffle tickets to help different charities. she the asked the Prince if he’d like to buy one and produced a strip of peach raffle tickets. he declined, saying he didn’t carry any money and his wife was busy working the crowd.

“it was the most amazing day,” concluded stevie. as he was leaving the palace, stevie recorded an interview for CBs news to be aired on the day of

the Jubilee. the fun didn’t end there as stevie and eileen were invited to pose for pictures by aston Martin for their social media pages.

Vega Baja Garden Club Vega Baja Garden Club had a very successful May meeting, which started with an interesting talk by club secretary irene, on lavender plants. you would not believe how many different varieties there are and how versatile they can be. english lavender has culinary uses – i tasted some lovely lavender cakes on a visit to Jersey many years ago. also lavender in general can be prepared for use as a topical treatment for insect bites, and if grown near the house it is an excellent deterrent for mosquitoes – they hate it. irene also brought three different lavender plants for the plant raffle. Following irene’s talk was the rose competition, with categories for most fragrant rose, best floribunda rose and best individual rose. irene won all categories. it was a lovely afternoon, and a great excuse for a chat and a coffee or a glass of something with friends, with the usual plant raffle to finish off. the next meeting will be on Monday 6th June 2022 at Bar trasgu, Formentera del segura at 2pm, for 2.30pm start, to give people time to get drinks from the bar. a small charge of €2 per person applies for the use of the room. the first half of the meeting will be our aGM, and be followed by a talk by our club secretary, irene, who has been researching plants that have

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mosquito-repellent properties, and there may well be some of these in the plant raffle. July will be our annual garden party, hosted by irene and alan. Members’ spouses and friends also welcome, but booking is essential and 5 euro deposit per person is required. For full details, e-mail address below. there is no meeting in august. if there is anyone out there who would like to give a talk of around 30 minutes on anything garden-related. a

laptop computer and projection equipment are available, and you would need to provide a memory stick with your pictures. you don’t have to be a professional, just a person with an interest in any or all things garden, who might like to tell us about your experiences with your garden, terrace or patio. Check out our Facebook page VeGa BaJa GaRden CLuB, or e-mail us at vegabajagardenclub@gmail. com for further details.

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Nine injured in Orihuela car crash nine people were rushed to hospital after three cars collided on the san Bartolomé road, in the municipality of orihuela. of the injured, three were women, aged between 29 and 39 years old; and were six men, aged between 27 and 72 years old. the emergency services Centre mobilised two saMu ambulances, a medical helicopter, three Basic Life support ambulance and a

Primary Care doctor. the medics assisted the nine people with injuries of varying degrees and all were transferred to different hospitals in the province of alicante. Four of those injured were transferred to the Vega Baja hospital in orihuela: a 72-year-old man, who presented with chest and abdominal injuries; two men, aged 37 and 63, both with multiple concussions, and a 39-year-old woman, with

a fractured tibia and fibula in the same leg. two people were sent to the General hospital of elche: a 39-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man, both with multiple injuries. and the other three injured people were transferred to the Vinalopó hospital in elche: a 29-year-old woman and two men, 27 and 30 years old; all of them had severe bruising.

Orihuela bars lose terrace privileges Bars, restaurants and hotels in orihuela and orihuela Costa are to have pandemic terrace space privileges revoked and will no longer be able to place charis and tables on public roads. town Councillors have explained that during the pandemic they relaxed the rules, allowing establishments to spread out on to roads to compensate for the capacity

limitations. however, with the lifting of the Covid restrictions and the return to normality, this revised law has ended. Police have been working at street level for several weeks to slowly but surely ensure that the hospitality industry is only using the space that it is licenced for and that conforms with the local laws. Jose aix, Councillor for

town Planning said: “it is no longer necessary for bars and restaurants to continue to occupy the public highway with their terraces.” he added that by reverting back to pre-covid terraces the government is addressing the needs of local residents who ‘need the additional parking spaces and we are respecting their desire for peace and quiet’.

New green energy company opens its doors in Torrevieja a new green energy company opened its doors in torrevieja recently, offering a range of services including solar panels. Vencosan is a scandinavian owned company and the torrevieja outlet is its third in spain. a spokesperson for the company said, “We have brought together the very best experts from both the spanish and danish energy industries. We’ve been part of the energy industry since 2005 and have vast experience of the industry throughout all our branches, from the installation of air conditioning systems and solar panels to the purchase and sale of electricity on the national electricity exchange market.” as well as helping clients battle the rising energy costs, Vencosan is passionate about the planet, fighting for cleaner air and water, and a clearner earth. they themselves say, “We are convinced that we can make a powerful contribution by helping you transform one of the most polluting markets there is: the energy market!” if you are fed up with high energy bills, and also are worried about the Co2 emissions and the future of the planet and our children and generations to come, you should join the Vencosan

green energy movement. there a several ways in which you can reduce your monthly bills by simply just stepping back and looking at your home. the Vencosan team are able to offer a fresh set of eyes to analyse your property, your energy bills and your consumption patterns and from what they learn from there, we will be able to quote on how you can save money in the best and most efficient way for you. they are not only experts in energy saving. they can also offer you advice on energy saving equipment from solar panels, photovoltaic or thermal, to heat pumps, ventilation, Led lights, isolation, windows/doors and isolating paint. Vencosan said, “We like to think that we are all partners in this movement with a

common desire: to produce quality installations while saving both money and the planet simultaneously, thus contributing to a greener environment and giving hope to the coming generations. nothing less! therefore, for each sold and paid for installation, we donate €50 to a local charity of your choice.” to find out more, call in to Vencosan’s new office on av. dr. Gregorio Marañón, 68, 03185 torrevieja, freephone 900 696 888 or email info@ vencosan.com

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Two thirds of investors are focused on returns NOT ethics Most investors are focused on maximising increasingly attractive investment options, returns rather than whether businesses they according to the research by Charles put money in pursue sustainable policies, schwab. new research reveals. if you are thinking about ethical investing But a similar number believe ethical without loss of returns, then Prudential investments are a good option that will also international could be the answer. bring decent returns, and four out of five For all investments, Prudential take into regard renewable energy as a promising sector. however, some people still think this consideration environmental, social and form of investing costs more and delivers governance (esG) factors that have the potential to have a material financial impact. lower returns. three quarters of people who hold at least one type of investment already - including stocks, funds and trusts - believe companies with strong environmental, social and governance credentials are becoming

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Why should you choose seagate to advise you? all our advisers were trained at high street Banks in the uK. We pride ourselves on putting our clients first. unlike other advisers on the Costas we believe in regular six monthly reviews with our clients to Prudential review their esG approach ensure that their pension or investment is regularly in order to align with scientific and on track. We have a fully staffed office in technological improvements, changes in Benijofar with a back-up team to support all the global economy, and the evolution of our clients with withdrawals, encashments and top ups. do not delay and call us. good practice, sustainability and ethics.

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New school is top of the class the recently opened Willow international school had its first official inspection earlier this month and were delighted with the result. Principal amanda Riding told the Costa Blanca People, “the Bso, naaBs inspection went incredibly well. they were very impressed with the school, grading us Good! they said teaching and learning was very good and in some parts outstanding! the level of achievement was excellent and the curriculum was robust. Leadership and management was very strong.” the school opened in

september 2020 and has been incredibly well received by parents and students alike. amanda continued, “the inspectors said we should be proud of what we have achieved in such a short time and that

our passion for education really shone through. i am so very proud of our wonderful team and very proud of our students. thank you to all parents, staff and students who have helped shape such a fabulous school.”

Swedish woman invites all her Tinder matches to fake birthday a swedish woman who lives in torrevieja has gone viral on tiktok after she invited all her tinder matches to a disco at the same time, pretending it was her birthday. in the end, five of the fifty or so suitors appeared, and all thought the others were friends of the young woman celebrating her birthday. 19 year old Fanny Blom came up with the plan to invite all her tinder matches to the same place at the same time, documenting the prank on social media portal tiktok. her video has racked up over

760,000 views so far. Fanny explained, “i faked my birthday and invited my tinder matches to the same club.” “i faked my birthday because it would be easier to convince people to come on this exact date,” explained the young woman, who remarked that as a bonus, she also got free drinks. “it was easy to get free drinks with the birthday hat i was wearing, the salary here is not that good, so to save money i faked my birthday,” she explained, saying that the drinks did not come from her tinder suitors.

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Discover the delights of Alicante International Committee wants your feedback on Torrevieja

organised by local spanish lady Begona Josa del Portillo the ‘discover the Real spain’ trips and tours aim to allow hidden gems to be experienced and explored by expats and holiday makers alike and a brand new hidden gems are being announced for June. the first trip will take place on thursday 9th June and is a shopping and sightseeing extravaganza in alicante. this is a first time trip to the outlet stores alicante and you will be given plenty of time to discover the bargain this new discount shopping venue has to offer. there are huge saving to be had on big brands everyday – but even more on thursday’s when the centre offers even more deals and discounts. these are big name brands at

low, low prices that you will only find in their official outlet stores, these include: Guess, adidas, nike Clearance store, Botticelli, desigual, Mango, decimas, druni, diavola, Geox, Koala Bay, Levi’s,

el Corte ingles and sketchers... among many others. Further details can be found at: www. theoutletstoresalicante.es after a few hours shopping the trip will continue into the beautiful city of alicante where the time is you own to find a nice lunch, have time on the beach, visit the sights of the city or the castle. and of course, if you’ve still got pennies to spend you can peruse the individual boutiques of the old town or weave you way the city’s shopping district. if you have already shopped until you’ve dropped, then the scenic marina is the place to head for a relaxing vino, beer or cocktail to while away an hour or so and watch the world, and the yachts go by. The trip will take place on 9th June and is priced at 18e per person. Pick-ups can be arranged from Los Alcazares to Quesada at the usual places, so to reserve your place and arrange pick up call Begona on 622 188 772.

the PP in torrevieja has reconvened its international Committee with a view to soliciting feedback from the many nationalities living in torrevieja. the committee held its first meeting this week with representatives from the netherlands, Germany, Romania, ireland, Belgium, scotland, england and south america. Jean Paul Mulero from the town hall chaired the meeting saying “often, we at the town hall are so involved in the day-to-day administrative processes that we miss things so we want to hear from people. We want to hear suggestions and above all, we want to hear criticisms – what are we doing wrong and what could we do better?” Jean Paul went on to say

“if there’s something that worked very well in your home country, an idea for a project or a cultural event, or even a better way to treat refuse, we want to hear about it. We have many committees so it’s up to the international Committee to gather the opinions and suggestions of our international residents and if, for example, a suggestion comes in about the urban transport system, we can pass it to the transport Committee who will see if it is viable.” the Costa Blanca People will be starting up its ‘ask the Mayor’ column over the coming weeks where citizens can have a direct platform to ask the mayor questions and receive answers. in addition, if a local area would like to arrange a citizens’ meeting with the

mayor or any of the various councillors, the international Committee can help to facilitate this. if you have concerns about security, sanitation, transport, recreational areas or if you have an idea for a cultural even that you think would benefit the town, the town hall would like to hear from you. it is hoped that the many points of view of the multicultural international residents of torrevieja can be taken into account and some good ideas generated in advance of september when the Mayor and his team will begin their new electoral programme. to ask the Mayor a question or send some feedback for the international Committee, send an email to aoife@ costablancapeople.com

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Flood defence works progressing well the Mayor and a team of experts including managers of water company agamed visited the flood defence works in progress in torreta ii. the works are being carried out on land opposite urb. torrealmemdros, next to the ‘via verde’ pathway. it is hoped that the works will serve to reduce flooding that occurs in torreta Florida and torreta ii when it rains heavily. Lack of drainage in the area means that any time there is heavy rain, severe flooding takes place which causes problems for local residents. the new works, described as a ‘flood park’ are going well with projections estimating that phases i and ii of the project could be completed before september when the next heavy rains are expected. all that will be left to install by september would be the storm tank. For the works to be carried out, the Board of directors of aGaMed last year approved an investment of 2,447,851 euro. the first phase includes the construction of rainwater collectors on Calle Jorge Manrique, which collect flood waters and redirect it to a pool, with a capacity of up to 13,000 cubic metres. these collectors will allow the creation of a separate network, in such a way that the sewage network

is not responsible for collecting rainwater and the infrastructure doesn’t become overloaded. the pool will store water for a time before it is sent gradually to the treatment plant, so that all the flood waters captured can be purified and reused. the second action is the creation of a pumping station for the collection of rainwater at the Calle Clarín roundabout. this pumping station will be capable of transporting rainwater away from flooding blackspots. to get water to the pumping station, it is necessary to build a network of collectors and outlets located along Calle Clarín. the overall aim is to control the water that, durig episodes of torrential rain, ends up flooding

the streets in and around torreta Florida urbanization. the project is planned in such a way that the new infrastructures are capable of collecting the water and storing it for later purification. Finally, a 5,000 m3 storm tank will be built in the area between the Vía Verde and avenida de las urracas, to collect rainwater. the stored water will remain in the tank until rains subside before later being sent for purification and reuse. Mayor eduardo dolón remarked that with these important works he fulfills the commitment of the Government team to the residents of these areas of torrevieja that suffer the consequences of flooding in times of torrential rains.

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GBP / EUR UPdatE GBP the pound has had a steady week thus far, with GBP/usd marking slight gains along the way. as we go to press, we are now within earshot of the cycle top at 1.2640, which if broken, would represent a new one-month top for cable. Given the gains marked elsewhere for currencies against the dollar, you can’t help but wonder whether the pound would have fared much better if economic data had been more forgiving, combined with a somewhat less bumpy political ‘partygate’ landscape. on the data front, the latest services PMi was the one that caught the eye for all the wrong reasons. a nasty drop to 51.8 from 58.9, when markets had been expecting around 57.3, edges the survey towards potential contracting territory (if we move under 50.0). Manufacturing was a smidgeon better, ‘only’ slipping to 54.6 from 55.8. that drop in the composite PMi points toward faltering demand, and highlights the squeeze on real household incomes, endorsing the growing projection that the uK will now fall into recession before the end of this year. up until this release, the PMi readings had been holding up fairly well. the government responded yesterday with another mini-budget, unveiling a much-disputed windfall tax on energy companies, as they try to address the massive increase to the cost-of-living. the £15bn package is designed to assist the uK consumer, given that there will be another big increase in energy bills come this autumn. the 25% ‘energy profit levy’ on oil and gas companies will also include a mechanism to incentivise investment. the levy should raise around £5bn of the total package, and will be phased out as prices normalise. Quite what normal is, we will have to wait and see. Moreover, quite what the energy companies decide to do with regard to future investments in the uK and such, is another matter. Back to our beloved pound, and GBP/euR remains trapped within a broad 1.1600 – 1.1900 range, with the pair encircling the centre spot

of that range at present. Much like GBP/usd, perhaps one reason for the pound maintaining its composure is that the Bank of england seem determined to continue with their current programme of rate hikes, despite a weaker outlook, as they attempt to tackle that bulging 9% uK inflation level. EURO ‘We will not be hiking rates in 2022’. Christine Lagarde’s comment at the end of last year reminds us of when Michael Fish said that there would not be a hurricane in the uK, the evening before the 1987 Great storm caused £1.5 bn of damage, and took out six of the famous seven oaks. in fairness to Madame Lagarde, inflation was only going to be transitory back in november (sorry Jerome), and with euro-area countries now regularly occupying some of the top spots in the league of highest inflation for developed countries, the eCB needed a rethink. however, that rethink has morphed over the past few weeks, with several eCB members now blatantly calling for a 50bps rate hike at the eCB meeting in July. eCB member, Robert holzmann joined ranks with Klass Knot (he of last week 50 bps fame) to open the door to such a possibility. We are monitoring this particular development closely, as if this trickle turns into a flood of eCB members, then the chances of a big hike will get priced into market expectations. data has been giving a helping hand of late, with a stronger German iFo survey and GdP. the latest PMi readings had something for everyone, but even where there was weakness, the declines were palatable. Looking ahead, next week is all about inflation again, and further increases are pencilled in, which could add weight to the 50bps camp. in the meantime, the single currency has been marking consistent gains against the greenback, with euR/usd moving as high as 1.0765 this week. that may not sound like much, but that has put us at a one-month top.

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New and used car fair will be held in Amoradi from the 17th of June to the 19th of June. Opens at 10:00 to 14:00hrs and then from 16:00 to 21:00hrs. There will be 8 different dealerships participating. Entry is free and all are welcomed.

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Your tech questions answered by Brian Hoile of the Costa Blanca Technology Help Group, helping over 200 members with their PCs, smartphones and more. Find the group on Facebook (Costa Blanca Technology Help Group) or attend the meetings in person or online via Zoom. if you have a question or a problem that needs my help then please send an email to Brian at cbtechnology.help@ gmail.com. if you want to join the technology help Group search Facebook for “Costa Blanca technology help Group”. if you do not use Facebook you can still join by sending an email with your details to cbtechnology. help@gmail.com. When joining on Facebook please make sure that you scroll all the way through and answer all questions and give your email address. i use your email address as the primary means of communication. scan the QR for a reminder of what the Costa Blanca te c h n o l o g y help Group offers.

“I am using an older version of Windows. Can I carry on using it or do I need to upgrade it?” the following is a list of versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system:. • Windows 11, released in 2021 • Windows 10, released in 2015 • Windows 8.1, released in 2013 • Windows 8, released in 2012

• Windows 7, released in 2009 • Windows Vista, released in 2007 • Windows XP Professional x64 edition, released in 2005 • Windows XP, released in 2001 end of support for each useable version of Windows is shown here. essentially end of support means that there will no new updates and more importantly Windows defender will no longer receive updates. you will therefore need to install a new antivirus application. these unsupported versions can still be used and will operate as they did when supported. 1. Support for Windows XP ended on april 8, 2014. there will be no more security updates or Microsoft provided technical support for the Windows XP operating system 2. support for the Windows Vista os ended on april 11, 2017, which includes all bug fixes and vulnerability patches. 3. support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020. 4. Windows 8 went out of support on January 12, 2016. Windows 8.1 support ended on January 9, 2018. 5. Windows 10 support ends october 14th, 2025.

“How do I watch UK TV while in Spain there are various options available?” the options are: 1. satellite dish 2. smart tV 3. iPtV - internet Protocol television (iPtV) 1. satellite dish - dependent on where you are you will need a satellite dish of 1.20 to 2.4 metres in diameter. Check with neighbours to see what size dish they have or do a Google search for the size of dish required in your area. you will either need a smart tV with built in satellite receiver2 coax connections or a hd satellite receiver. 2. smart tV - connected to the internet either by ethernet cable or Wi-Fi. When setting up a smart tV initially in spain give your location as uK. this will give you apps aimed at a uK audience. 3. iPtV - internet Protocol television (iPtV) is the delivery of television content over internet Protocol (iP) networks. several internet providers offer this option. Brian Hoile Technology Help Group

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In Memory of Denise Couzens

Celebs show support for local lady as she loses cancer battle on Friday 20th May, local lady denise Couzens lost her life to cancer, just five days short of her 57th birthday. denise and her husband neil are wellknown in the community, having run Zenia Blinds and every sunday opening top nosh cafe on el Zoco Market for many years. denise leaves behind her husband of 24 years, neil and her two children henri, 22, and elissa, 19, her sister Kirby Morby and Mum Pat Lauria. she was diagnosed on the 8th april 2021 and on the same date a year later was told she was terminally ill. Given an estimated three months to live, denise and neil booked a week’s cruise around the Med and would have celebrated her birthday in ibiza on 25th May. in order to make her last birthday as special as possible neil, who has worked for radio stations in the uK and here on the Costa Blanca, pulled out all the stops. he asked his friends and contacts in the industry to record video massages for denise and had arranged that they would be shown on the ships cinema screen in a private viewing on her birthday. however, denise’s health deteriorated suddenly and she was unable to make the cruise and never got to see her messages. neil has now posted the video on denise’s

Denise Couzens

facebook page and on youtube at: https://youtu.be/Cdfc2XeQpBE among the clips are messages from: Chris Moyles - Radio X, Toby anstis - heart FM, david Whiteley anglia news, and from Capital FM Pat sharp, Mick Brown, neil Long, howard hughes, Russell Kane, dr neil Fox and Chris Brooks. James Whale and Jimmy Cricket also sent massages and did Mark Jenkins of Channel 5 the hotel. scott Robinson

Chris Moyles

from 5ive added his birthday wishes. Former cast members from Grange hill also showed their support with characters Zammo (Lee Mcdonald now in eastenders), Roland, Banksy and Ziggy sending clips. denise was born in Bethnal Green, a true ‘eastend gal’ and moved to La Zenia in 2007. her great sense of humour and fun won her many friends and this was something that never left her, even in her darkest

Neil & Denise Couzens

times. she jokingly suggested neil put popcorn kernels in her coffin, so she could go out with a bang! a cancer charity donation has been set up and has raised nearly 800€ at time of going to print and donations are still being accepted through the denise Couzens facebook page. Flowers from the funeral have been given to the Care home for the elderly in Los dolses much to the delight of its residents.

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Complaint by Santa Pola resident uncovers million euro scam a gang that swindled 1.1 million euros from the bank accounts of hundreds of people has been arrested, thanks to one complaint from a santa Pola resident. the Guardia Civil has made 33 arrests after an investigation that began last october. the resident reported a scam that resulted in the loss of more than 11,500 euros from their bank account. Given the large sum, the police began an investigation and discovered this wasn’t an isolated incident. What they uncovered was a sophisticated network of that bombarded targets with emails and phone messages pretending to be their bank. the scammers told the victims that there account had been temporarily stopped and that to release funds they need the follow the link included in the message. to make the message look authentic the criminals used logo’s, corporate language and precise language and spelling. once the link had been followed the crooks were able to access banks accounts and remove large sums of cash and ‘clean’ it through ‘mule’ accounts. these mules were paid for allowing the money to pass through their account. Finally the money was transferred abroad. those arrested were aged between 19 and 46 years of age and were of different nationalities, men and women, most with criminal records for similar offences. in total, 357 victims have been identified across spain, 30 of which live the province of alicante.

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This Week´s Movie Picks Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Saturday 4th June – ITV, 9.00pm

three years after the Jurassic World theme park was closed down, owen and Claire return to isla nublar to save the dinosaurs when they learn that a once dormant volcano on the island is active and is threatening to extinguish all life there. along the way, owen sets out to find Blue, his lead raptor, and discovers a conspiracy that could disrupt the natural order of the entire planet. Life has found a way, again.

Independence Day: Resurgence Sunday 5th June – Channel 4, 7.45pm

two decades after the freak alien invasion that nearly destroyed mankind a new threat emerges. this alien mothership is more than twice the size as the last one and once again, the world’s armies must band together to save the world. do they have enough firepower or will this battle change and will aliens take over?

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Tuesday 31st May

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04:00 BBC News 04:30 The Travel Show 05:00 BBC News 05:30 HARDtalk 06:00 BBC World News 06:30 World Business Report 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Morning Live 11:00 For Love or Money 11:45 Rip-Off Britain 12:15 Homes Under the Hammer 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Five Bedrooms 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Garden Rescue 17:30 The Bidding Room 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 DIY SOS 22:00 Silent Witness 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 BBC London 23:35 BBC Weather 23:40 Who Do You Think You Are?

00:10 BBC Weather 00:45 All Elite Wrestling: 00:15 Between the Covers Dynamite 00:45 Countryfile 02:25 Ideal World 01:45 Art That Made Us 04:00 Loose Women 02:45 This Is BBC TWO 07:30 Bargain Hunt 04:50 Unwind with ITV 08:15 Garden Rescue 06:05 Tipping Point 09:00 Antiques Roadshow 07:00 Good Morning Britain 10:00 BBC News 10:00 Lorraine 11:00 BBC News 14:00 Ready Steady Cook 11:00 This Morning 14:45 Eggheads 13:30 Loose Women 15:15 Mastermind 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 15:45 Britain in Bloom 14:55 ITV News London 16:15 Richard Hammond’s Journey to... 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 17:15 This Farming Life 16:00 Tenable 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase of Games 19:30 Animal Park 19:00 ITV News London 20:00 Marcus Wareing’s 19:30 ITV Evening News Tales from a Kitchen Garden 20:00 Emmerdale 21:00 Springwatch 20:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Lucy Worsley Investigates 21:00 Britain’s Got Talent 23:00 State of the Union 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:10 State of the Union 23:30 ITV News London 23:20 State of the Union 23:45 On Assignment 23:30 Newsnight

01:10 Gordon Ramsay: 07:50 Fireman Sam Uncharted 08:00 Thomas & Friends: All 02:00 24 Hours in A&E Engines Go 02:55 World’s Most Extreme 08:10 Peppa Pig 03:50 The Cane Field Killings 08:20 Peppa Pig 04:50 George Clarke’s Old 08:25 PAW Patrol House, New Home 08:35 Milo 05:45 Grand Designs 08:55 Pip & Posy 06:45 Kirstie’s House of Craft 09:05 The Adventures of 07:05 Countdown Paddington 07:45 Cheers 09:25 The Adventures of 08:10 Cheers Paddington 08:40 The King of Queens 09:35 Milkshake Monkey 09:05 The King of Queens 09:45 Daisy & Ollie 09:30 The King of Queens 09:50 Odo 10:00 Frasier 10:00 Ben & Holly’s Little 10:30 Frasier Kingdom 11:00 Frasier 10:15 Jeremy Vine 11:30 Undercover Boss USA 13:15 Shoplifters & 12:25 Channel 4 News Scammers: At War With The Summary Law 12:30 Couples Come Dine 14:10 5 News at Lunchtime with Me 14:15 Home and Away 13:30 Steph’s Packed Lunch 14:45 Neighbours 15:10 Countdown 15:15 Darrow & Darrow 16:00 A Place in the Sun 17:00 Bargain Loving Brits in 17:00 Chateau DIY the Sun 18:00 Come Dine with Me 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Drawers Off 19:00 Neighbours 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Eggheads 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Big Antique Adventure 20:00 Channel 4 News With Susan Calman 21:00 Bake Off: The 21:00 The Yorkshire Vet Professionals 22:00 MH370: The Lost Flight 22:00 24 Hours in A&E 23:00 Caroline: The Murder 23:00 Five Dates a Week That Fooled the World

00:25 American Dad! 00:55 Bob’s Burgers 01:25 Bob’s Burgers 01:50 Superstore 02:20 Superstore 02:50 The Stand Up Sketch Show 03:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 03:50 Unwind with ITV 04:00 Teleshopping 07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:30 Love Bites 08:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:25 You’ve Been Framed! 10:20 Hart of Dixie 11:15 One Tree Hill 12:10 The O.C. 13:00 Britain’s Got Talent 15:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 16:00 Hart of Dixie 17:00 One Tree Hill 18:00 The O.C. 19:00 Catchphrase 20:00 Superstore 20:30 Superstore 21:00 Bob’s Burgers 21:30 Bob’s Burgers 22:00 Family Guy 22:30 Family Guy 23:00 Family Guy 23:30 Family Guy

00:05 Grantchester

04:00 BBC News 04:30 Panorama 05:00 BBC News 05:30 HARDtalk 06:00 BBC World News 06:30 World Business Report 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Morning Live 11:00 For Love or Money 11:45 Rip-Off Britain 12:15 Homes Under the Hammer 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Five Bedrooms 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Garden Rescue 17:30 The Bidding Room 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 The Repair Shop 22:00 The Great British Sewing Bee 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 BBC London 23:35 BBC Weather 23:40 Peacock

00:10 BBC Weather 00:20 Long Lost Family: Born 00:15 The Chris and Rosie Without Trace Ramsey Show 01:15 Ideal World 01:00 Ophelia 02:40 Eden: Untamed Planet 04:00 Loose Women 03:30 The Great British 04:50 Unwind with ITV Sewing Bee 06:05 Tipping Point 04:30 This Is BBC TWO 07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:30 Escape to the Country 10:00 Lorraine 08:15 Garden Rescue 11:00 This Morning 09:00 See Hear 09:30 Our Lives 13:30 Loose Women 10:00 BBC News 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 11:00 BBC News 14:55 ITV News London 14:00 Ready Steady Cook 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 14:45 Eggheads 15:15 Mastermind 16:00 Tenable 15:45 Britain in Bloom 17:00 Tipping Point 16:15 Richard Hammond 18:00 The Chase Builds... 19:00 ITV News London 17:15 This Farming Life 18:15 Flog It! 19:30 ITV Evening News 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 20:00 Emmerdale of Games 20:30 Coronation Street 19:30 Animal Park 21:00 Britain’s Got Talent 20:00 Nadiya’s Time to Eat 20:30 Between the Covers 23:00 ITV News at Ten 21:00 Springwatch 23:30 ITV News London 22:00 DNA Family Secrets 23:45 It’ll Be Alright on the 23:00 Inside No. 9 Night 23:30 Newsnight

03:50 Spreadsheet 04:15 Spreadsheet 04:45 Grayson’s Art Club 05:40 Location, Location, Location 06:35 The Perfect Pitch 07:05 Countdown 07:45 Cheers 08:10 Cheers 08:40 The King of Queens 09:05 The King of Queens 09:30 The King of Queens 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Frasier 11:30 Undercover Boss USA 12:25 Channel 4 News Summary 12:30 Couples Come Dine with Me 13:30 Steph’s Packed Lunch 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun 17:00 Chateau DIY 18:00 Come Dine with Me 18:30 Drawers Off 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Location, Location, Location 22:00 George Clarke’s Flipping Fast 23:00 Gogglebox

00:00 Family Guy 00:30 American Dad! 00:55 American Dad! 01:25 Bob’s Burgers 01:55 Bob’s Burgers 02:25 Superstore 02:50 Superstore 03:20 The Emily Atack Show 04:00 Teleshopping 07:00 You’ve Been Framed! 07:30 Love Bites 08:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:25 You’ve Been Framed! 10:20 Hart of Dixie 11:15 One Tree Hill 12:10 The O.C. 13:00 Britain’s Got Talent 15:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 16:00 Hart of Dixie 17:00 One Tree Hill 18:00 The O.C. 19:00 Catchphrase 20:00 Superstore 20:30 Superstore 21:00 Bob’s Burgers 21:30 Bob’s Burgers 22:00 Family Guy 22:30 Family Guy 23:00 Family Guy 23:30 Family Guy 23:55 Family Guy

00:05 Grantchester 01:05 Wycliffe 02:10 Wycliffe 03:15 Unwind with ITV 03:30 Teleshopping 07:00 Coronation Street 07:30 Coronation Street 08:00 Emmerdale 08:30 Emmerdale 09:05 Bless This House 09:40 Bless This House 10:10 Wycliffe 11:20 Wycliffe 12:35 Heartbeat 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:55 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 19:00 Heartbeat 20:00 Heartbeat 21:00 Vera 23:00 Grantchester

Wednesday 1st June

08:10 Peppa Pig 08:20 Peppa Pig 08:25 PAW Patrol 08:35 Milo 08:55 Pip & Posy 09:05 The Adventures of Paddington 09:25 The Adventures of Paddington 09:35 Milkshake Monkey 09:45 Daisy & Ollie 09:50 Odo 10:00 Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:15 Jeremy Vine 13:15 Shoplifters & Scammers: At War With The Law 14:10 5 News at Lunchtime 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Matchmaker Mysteries 17:00 Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 18:00 5 News at 5 19:00 Neighbours 19:30 Eggheads 20:00 Big Antique Adventure With Susan Calman 21:00 Police Interceptors 22:00 MH370: The Lost Flight 23:00 The Rock

01:05 Wycliffe 02:10 Wycliffe 03:15 Unwind with ITV 03:30 Teleshopping 07:00 Coronation Street 07:30 Coronation Street 08:00 Emmerdale 08:30 Emmerdale 09:05 Bless This House 09:40 Bless This House 10:10 Wycliffe 11:20 Wycliffe 12:35 Heartbeat 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:55 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 19:00 Heartbeat 20:00 Heartbeat 21:00 Vera 23:00 Grantchester

Charles and Camilla in Eastenders Platinum Jubilee cameo The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall can be seen celebrating amongst the residents of Albert Square in a teaser clip for an upcoming EastEnders special. The episode will see Charles and Camilla surprise the residents at a street party held to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. In the clip shown after Thursday’s episode of the BBC soap opera, partygoers are told “you have got to see this mystery guest” as it cuts to an image of the royal couple pulling up in a car beside The Queen Vic pub. As Charles and Camilla arrive they are greeted by Mick Carter, played by Danny Dyer, who says: “Welcome to Walford”. Mick and Linda Carter, played by Kellie Bright, proceed to introduce the royals to their fellow residents.

Patrick Trueman, played by Rudolph Walker, tells a fellow resident their attendance is “amazing” as the royal couple talk to the crowd. Charles and Camilla can also be seen raising a glass in honour of the monarch while surrounded by the soap stars. The royal couple filmed the scenes in March when they visited the new Elstree set and met the cast and crew of the long-running soap opera. In 2001, the Queen visited soap queen Dame Barbara Windsor, who played Peggy Mitchell, on the EastEnders set. The royal visitor stepped behind the Queen Vic, strolled around Albert Square and through the EastEnders street market, meeting stars of the show. The special Platinum Jubilee episode featuring Charles and Camilla is due to air on 2nd June.

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Thursday 2nd June

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03:00 BBC News 03:30 Addiction 04:00 BBC News 04:30 Click 05:00 BBC News 05:30 HARDtalk 06:00 BBC World News 06:30 World Business Report 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Morning Live 11:00 The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 14:15 BBC News at One 14:35 BBC London 14:40 BBC Weather 14:45 The Repair Shop 15:15 Five Bedrooms 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Garden Rescue 17:30 The Bidding Room 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:20 BBC London 19:25 BBC Weather 19:30 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 BBC London 23:35 BBC Weather 23:40 The Queen: 70 Glorious Years

00:10 BBC Weather 00:45 The 1% Club 00:15 Unspun World with 01:35 Ideal World John Simpson 00:45 Lucy Worsley 04:00 The Switch Investigates 04:50 Unwind with ITV 01:45 See Hear 02:15 Idris Elba’s Fight 06:05 Tipping Point School 03:15 Britain’s Top Takeaways 07:00 Good Morning Britain 04:15 This Is BBC TWO 10:00 Lorraine 07:35 Escape to the Country 08:20 Garden Rescue 11:00 This Morning 09:05 Our Changing Planet 13:30 Loose Women 10:05 Planes 11:30 Wanted Down Under 14:40 ITV Lunchtime News Revisited 14:45 ITV News London 12:15 Homes Under the Hammer 14:55 The Secret Life of Pets 13:15 Bargain Hunt 16:35 Tenable 14:00 Ready Steady Cook 14:45 Eggheads 17:35 Tipping Point 15:15 Mastermind 15:45 Britain in Bloom 18:35 The Chase 16:15 Richard Hammond 19:35 ITV Evening News Builds a Universe 17:15 This Farming Life 19:50 ITV News London 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 20:00 Emmerdale of Games 20:30 Coronation Street 19:30 Animal Park 21:00 Britain’s Got Talent 20:00 Test Cricket 21:00 Springwatch 23:00 ITV News at Ten 22:00 Horizon 23:20 Fast and Furious 23:00 Yesterday

00:40 Brooklyn 02:25 Weather for the Week Ahead 02:30 The Travel Show 03:00 BBC News 03:30 Witness History 04:00 BBC News 04:30 Panorama 05:00 BBC News 05:30 HARDtalk 06:00 BBC World News 06:30 World Business Report 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 13:30 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London 14:40 BBC Weather 14:45 The Repair Shop 15:45 Escape to the Country 16:45 Garden Rescue 17:30 The Bidding Room 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London 19:40 BBC Weather 19:45 The One Show 20:30 The Crown Jewels 21:30 Here We Go 22:00 Would I Lie to You? 22:30 The Other One 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 BBC London 23:35 BBC Weather 23:40 Love Life

00:50 Freeze the Fear with 01:10 All Elite Wrestling: 00:05 UEFA Nations League Football Wim Hof Rampage 00:35 24 Hours in A&E 01:50 Yorkshire Midwives 01:55 Ideal World 01:35 Hunted on Call 02:30 Hunted 04:00 Alan Titchmarsh: 02:50 Britain’s Top 03:30 Suntan Spring into Summer Takeaways 05:15 Come Dine with Me 04:25 Alan Titchmarsh: 06:10 Location, Location, 03:50 This Is BBC TWO Location Spring into Summer 07:45 Pointless 07:05 Countdown 08:30 Garden Rescue 04:50 Unwind with ITV 07:45 Cheers 09:15 The Repair Shop 06:05 Garraway’s Good Stuff 08:10 Cheers 10:15 The Good Dinosaur 07:00 Good Morning Britain 08:40 The King of Queens 11:40 Wanted Down Under 09:05 The King of Queens 10:00 Lorraine 09:30 The King of Queens Revisited 11:00 This Morning 10:00 Frasier 12:25 Homes Under the 10:30 Frasier 13:30 Loose Women Hammer 11:00 Frasier 13:25 Lifeline 14:00 ITV Lunchtime News 11:30 Undercover Boss USA 13:35 Mad About Elvis 12:30 Couples Come Dine 14:05 ITV News London 14:05 Viva Las Vegas with Me 14:10 Live: ITV Racing Live 13:30 Steph’s Packed Lunch 15:30 Royal Recipes 18:00 Tipping Point: Best Ever 15:10 Countdown 16:15 Natural World 16:00 A Place in the Sun Finals 17:15 This Farming Life 17:00 Chateau DIY 18:30 The Chase 18:15 Flog It! 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 19:30 ITV Evening News 18:30 Drawers Off of Games 19:00 The Simpsons 19:45 ITV News London 19:30 Hollyoaks 19:30 Animal Park 20:00 Emmerdale 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:00 Test Cricket 20:30 Coronation Street 20:30 Dispatches 21:00 Gardeners’ World 21:00 Devon and Cornwall 21:00 Britain’s Got Talent 22:00 The Terror 22:00 Gogglebox 23:00 ITV News at Ten 22:40 The Terror 23:00 The Lateish Show with 23:25 Pride Mo Gilligan 23:20 Fast & Furious 5

Friday 3rd June

Saturday 4th June 02:25 Joins BBC News 02:30 Click 03:00 BBC News 03:30 Witness History 04:00 BBC News 04:30 Click - Short Edition 04:45 Newswatch 05:00 BBC News 05:30 Counting the Cost 06:00 BBC News 06:30 The Travel Show 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 The Queen’s Jubilee Pudding: 70 Years in the Baking 13:30 A Right Royal Celebration 14:00 BBC Weekend News 14:10 BBC Weather 14:15 The Day I Met The Queen 15:15 Planet Earth: A Celebration 16:15 Toy Story 2 17:40 Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen 19:00 The Coronation 20:00 BBC Weekend News 20:15 BBC London 20:25 BBC Weather 20:30 The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 23:30 BBC Weekend News 23:45 BBC Weather 23:50 Darkest Hour

01:20 DNA Family Secrets 02:20 Panorama 02:50 DNA Family Secrets 03:50 This Is BBC TWO 07:45 The Dengineers 08:15 Blue Peter 08:45 Britain’s Best Young Artist 09:15 Britain’s Best Young Artist 09:45 Deadly Predators 10:15 Cities: Nature’s New Wild 11:15 The Great British Sewing Bee 12:15 The Science of Doctor Who 13:15 DIY SOS 14:20 Evil Under the Sun 16:15 Talking Pictures 16:45 Death on the Nile 19:00 Natural World 20:00 Test Cricket 21:00 Mr. Holmes 22:45 QI XL 23:30 Later ... with Jools Holland

01:05 The Great Garden Revolution 02:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 02:55 The Simpsons 03:20 Zoolander 2 05:00 Come Dine with Me 05:55 Location, Location, Location 06:50 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 07:05 Countdown 07:45 Cheers 08:10 Cheers 08:40 The King of Queens 09:05 The King of Queens 09:30 The King of Queens 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Frasier 11:30 Undercover Boss USA 12:30 Couples Come Dine with Me 13:30 Steph’s Packed Lunch 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun 17:00 Chateau DIY 18:00 Come Dine with Me 18:30 Drawers Off 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 A Place in the Sun 21:00 Grand Designs 22:00 Taskmaster 23:00 Big Boys 23:35 Big Boys

06:05 Robson and Jim’s 01:10 Night School Icelandic Fly-Fishing 03:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Adventure Nightmares USA 07:00 The Rubbish World of 03:55 Come Dine with Me Dave Spud 04:20 Come Dine with Me 07:10 The Rubbish World of 04:45 Come Dine with Me Dave Spud 05:15 Come Dine with Me 07:20 The Rubbish World of 05:40 Come Dine with Me Dave Spud 07:00 Cheers 07:35 Thunderbirds Are Go 07:30 Cheers 08:00 Dare Master 08:00 Everybody Loves 08:05 Mr Bean: The Animated Raymond Series 08:25 Everybody Loves 08:15 Mr Bean: The Animated Raymond Series 08:55 Everybody Loves 08:30 Inspector Gadget Raymond 08:45 Inspector Gadget 09:30 Live: FIA Formula E 09:00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! Motor Racing 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Garraway’s Good Stuff 11:30 The Secret Life of the Zoo 10:25 James Martin’s 12:00 Four in a Bed Saturday Morning 12:30 Four in a Bed 12:35 Ainsley’s Good Mood 13:00 Four in a Bed Food 13:30 Four in a Bed 13:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:00 Four in a Bed 13:40 Live: ITV Racing Live 18:00 The National Lottery’s 14:30 Live: Super League Rugby Big Jubilee Street Party 17:00 Channel 4 News 20:00 In For a Penny 17:15 Live: UEFA Nations 20:30 ITV Evening News League Football 20:50 ITV News London 21:00 Jurassic World: Fallen 20:30 Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In Kingdom 22:45 UEFA Nations League 23:30 ITV News 23:45 Elizabeth: The Golden Football 23:45 Mr & Mrs Smith Age

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08:20 Peppa Pig 08:25 PAW Patrol 08:35 Milo 08:55 Pip & Posy 09:05 The Adventures of Paddington 09:25 The Adventures of Paddington 09:35 Milkshake Monkey 09:45 Daisy & Ollie 09:50 Odo 10:00 Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:15 Jeremy Vine 13:15 Shoplifters & Scammers: At War With The Law 14:10 5 News at Lunchtime 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 My Husband’s Secret Wife 17:00 Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 18:00 5 News Update 18:05 Neighbours 18:35 Ultimate Police Interceptors 19:00 Shoplifters: At War With The Law 20:00 Big Antique Adventure With Susan Calman 21:00 Nick Knowles’ Big House Clearout 22:00 Casualty 24/7 23:00 Ambulance: Code Red

00:25 American Dad!

00:05 Grantchester

00:55 American Dad!

01:05 Wycliffe

01:20 Bob’s Burgers

02:10 Wycliffe

01:50 Bob’s Burgers

03:15 Unwind with ITV

08:20 Peppa Pig 08:25 PAW Patrol 08:35 Milo 08:55 Pip & Posy 09:05 The Adventures of Paddington 09:25 The Adventures of Paddington 09:35 Milkshake Monkey 09:45 Daisy & Ollie 09:50 Odo 10:00 Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:15 Jeremy Vine 13:15 Shoplifters & Scammers: At War With The Law 14:10 5 News at Lunchtime 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 A Mother’s Lie 17:00 Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 18:00 5 News Update 18:05 Neighbours 18:35 Ultimate Police Interceptors 19:00 Parking: The Big Con? 20:00 Big Antique Adventure With Susan Calman 21:00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys 22:00 Tractor World: Big, Bigger Biggest 23:00 Britain’s Greatest 80s Songs

02:20 Superstore 02:50 Superstore 03:15 Celebrity Juice 04:00 Teleshopping 07:00 You’ve Been Framed! 07:30 Supermarket Sweep 08:30 Catchphrase: Catchiest Moments 09:25 You’ve Been Framed! 10:30 Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties 12:05 In For a Penny 12:40 Britain’s Got Talent 14:40 You’ve Been Framed! 15:40 Robots 17:30 The Addams Family

03:30 Teleshopping 07:00 Coronation Street 07:30 Coronation Street 08:00 Emmerdale 08:30 Emmerdale 09:05 Bless This House 09:40 Bless This House 10:10 Wycliffe 11:20 Wycliffe 12:35 Heartbeat 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:50 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 18:50 Heartbeat

19:15 Johnny English

19:55 Heartbeat

21:00 Skyfall

21:00 Vera

23:50 Family Guy

23:00 Grantchester

00:20 Family Guy

00:05 Grantchester

00:50 American Dad!

01:05 Wycliffe

01:20 American Dad!

02:10 Wycliffe

01:50 Bob’s Burgers

03:15 Unwind with ITV

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07:00 You’ve Been Framed!

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00:15 Later ... with Jools 07:00 The Rubbish World of 02:10 Raw Dave Spud 03:55 Ramsay’s Kitchen Holland 07:10 The Rubbish World of Nightmares USA 01:15 Indie Classics at the Dave Spud 07:20 The Rubbish World of 04:45 Hollyoaks Omnibus BBC 06:50 The Perfect Pitch Dave Spud 02:15 Apprentice 07:35 Thunderbirds Are Go 07:15 Cheers 08:00 Dare Master 03:45 This Is BBC TWO 07:45 Cheers 08:05 Ben 10 08:10 Everybody Loves 07:35 The Edible Garden 08:15 Ben 10 08:05 Gardeners’ World 08:30 The Rubbish World of Raymond 08:35 Everybody Loves Dave Spud 09:05 Countryfile 08:45 The Rubbish World of Raymond 10:00 Beechgrove Dave Spud 09:00 The Simpsons 08:55 Mini Movies 10:30 Landward 09:30 The Simpsons 09:25 ITV News 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best 09:30 Big Zuu’s Breakfast 10:00 The Simpsons 10:30 Sunday Brunch Bites Show 13:30 The Simpsons 12:30 Britain’s Top Takeaways 10:25 Love Your Garden 11:00 Love Your Weekend with 14:00 The Simpsons 13:30 Britain’s Top Takeaways Alan Titchmarsh 14:30 The Simpsons 14:30 How the West Was Won 13:00 ITV Lunchtime News 13:05 The Masked Singer US 15:00 Horton Hears a Who! 17:00 Flog It! 14:55 Nanny McPhee & the 16:40 Best of Britain by the Big Bang 17:40 Animal Babies: First Sea 17:00 Tipping Point: Lucky 17:45 Channel 4 News Year on Earth Stars 18:15 The Andrew Neil Show 18:40 Saving Lives at Sea 18:00 Back to the Future 18:50 The Great Garden Part III 19:10 Eden: Untamed Planet 20:10 ITV Evening News Revolution 20:00 Test Cricket 20:15 ITV News London 19:45 Independence Day: 21:00 The Queen’s Platinum 20:30 Britain’s Got Talent Resurgence 23:00 ITV News Jubilee 23:20 The National Lottery’s 22:00 Hunted 23:00 Five Dates a Week 22:30 Radioactive Big Jubilee Street Party

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03:00 BBC News 00:10 Live at the Apollo 01:10 Premiership Rugby 03:30 Political Thinking with 00:55 The Repair Shop 02:00 Ideal World Nick Robinson 01:55 For Love or Money 04:00 Motorsport UK 04:00 BBC News 04:30 Dateline London 02:40 This Is BBC TWO 04:50 Unwind with ITV 05:00 BBC News 07:30 Bargain Hunt 06:05 Ainsley’s 05:30 HARDtalk 08:15 Garden Rescue 06:00 BBC World News Mediterranean Cookbook 06:30 World Business Report 09:00 Eat Well for Less? 07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:00 Breakfast 10:00 BBC News 10:00 Lorraine 10:15 Morning Live 11:00 Dirty Rotten Scammers 11:00 BBC News 11:00 This Morning 11:45 Rip-Off Britain 13:15 Politics Live 13:30 Loose Women 12:15 Homes Under the 14:00 Ready Steady Cook Hammer 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:45 Eggheads 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:55 ITV News London 14:00 BBC News at One 15:15 Mastermind 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 14:30 BBC London 15:45 Natural World 14:45 Doctors 16:00 Tenable 16:45 Pizza Boys 15:15 Money for Nothing 17:00 Tipping Point 16:00 Escape to the Country 17:15 This Farming Life 16:45 Garden Rescue 18:00 The Chase 18:15 Flog It! 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 19:00 ITV News London 18:15 Pointless 19:30 ITV Evening News 19:00 BBC News at Six of Games 19:30 BBC London 19:30 The Farmers’ Country 20:30 Emmerdale 20:00 The One Show 21:00 Coronation Street Showdown 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Garden Rescue 22:00 Long Lost Family 20:00 Test Cricket 21:30 The Airport: Back in the Special: Switched at Birth 21:00 Springwatch Skies 23:00 ITV News at Ten 22:00 The Chris and Rosie 22:00 Silent Witness 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 ITV News London Ramsey Show 23:30 BBC London 23:45 It’ll Be Alright on the 22:45 QI XL 23:35 BBC Weather 23:40 Would I Lie to You? Night 23:30 Newsnight

01:55 The Gambler 03:45 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 04:35 Come Dine with Me 05:05 Come Dine with Me 05:30 Come Dine with Me 06:00 Come Dine with Me 06:25 Come Dine with Me 06:50 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 07:05 Countdown 07:45 Cheers 08:10 Cheers 08:40 The King of Queens 09:05 The King of Queens 09:30 The King of Queens 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Frasier 11:30 Undercover Boss USA 12:25 Channel 4 News Summary 12:30 Couples Come Dine with Me 13:30 Steph’s Packed Lunch 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun 17:00 Chateau DIY 18:00 Come Dine with Me 18:30 Drawers Off 19:00 Hollyoaks 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Bake Off: The Professionals 22:00 Hunted 23:00 Gogglebox

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01:00 Vera 03:00 Bless This House 03:30 Bless This House 03:55 Bless This House 04:20 Emmerdale Omnibus 06:20 Unwind with ITV 07:00 Coronation Street 07:30 Coronation Street 08:00 Emmerdale 08:30 Emmerdale 09:05 Bless This House 09:40 Bless This House 10:15 Wycliffe 11:20 Wycliffe 12:40 Heartbeat 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:55 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Heartbeat 21:00 Vera 22:00 Grantchester

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Summer of rock in Spain Spain is celebrating the ability to host concerts in style, with a number events planned across the summer. The Backlog of gigs from the pandemic are being added to those already scheduled for 2022. Global pop and rock promoters Live Nation said that this year will see an ‘overwhelming’ number of gigs, but that they do not envisage any problems selling tickets. Next year will be ‘even more epic’ as many North American artists and bands due to perform in Europe have put their tours off until 2023. This was because, in the early part of 2022, the affects of the pandemic was still being felt and performers from farther afield ‘need longer to plan’, so this coming summer would have been too early for them. Despite artistes from across the pond not due on these shores until 2023, the scene is set to explode with bands and singers from Europe – to the point where some of Spain’s largest festivals have now increased in length. The first on the calendar for summer is Primavera Sound in Barcelona’s Parc Fòrum, which normally runs for four days, but this time will cover 12 days, including two weekends, with more than 500 concerts. The festival is set to feature ‘artist of the moment’ Dua Lipa as the opening act, and the Britishborn daughter of Balkan refugees will be followed by all-girl band Pussy Riot and ‘80s household names The Red Hot Chilli Peppers will bring some ‘old skool’ rock to the festival. Over the 12 days, other acts include R&B star Alicia Keys, veteran Welsh

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crooner Tom Jones, another ‘80s icon Madness, Spain’s answer to Cliff Richard, Raphael, and the early-2000s chart-topper Fito & Fitipaldis. Others include Camilo, Pat Metheny, Wilco and Andrés Calamaro. Spain’s second-largest city will host the Sónar Festival, the line-up for which includes The Chemical Brothers, The Blaze, C. Tangana, Nathy Peluso, Arca, Morad and Moderat. Independently of the festivals, major tours scheduled will include – in Barcelona alone – rock legend Patti Smith on 16th June in the Pedralbes Gardens, and Puerto Rican Marc Anthony the next day in the FC Espanyol stadium. Rauw Alejandro and Juan Magán will perform at the RCDE stadium in Cornellà on 11th June.

July will bring the Barcelona Beach Festival, the Pedralbes Gardens Festival, the Vida Festival in Vilanova i la Geltrú, Canet Rock, and Rock Fest – the latter of which includes an eagerly-awaited concert by Kiss. Iggy Pop, Rosalía, and Iron Maiden are due at Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi, and a series of festivals in the province of Girona are set to follow, such as the Cap Roig, Castell de Peralada and Porta Ferrada. All these are without even considering other massive concerts and festivals set to take place in the other 18 regions in Spain – such as ‘80s and ‘90s chart staples Simply Red, fronted by Mick Hucknall, who will be in Valencia on 7th June at the Marina Sur Auditorium and in Madrid on 9th June.

U-turn for celebrations in Benejuzar The Vega Baja town of Benejuzar has made a u-turn on its decision to cancel all its fiestas for this year. The initial stoppage was due to a budget dispute within the Town Hall, after a special council meeting aimed at increasing the coffers for the town’s fiestas, failed to allocate any additional cash. This meant that the roll over budget from 2021, when there were no celebrations due to the pandemic, was too low to fund the traditional events. The town’s Mayor had announced that there would be none of the usual fiestas or celebrations in 2022. However, on Friday (27th May) the City Council has hosted a new extraordinary plenary session to agree the budget modification with a sufficient budget to carry out all the scheduled events. The original budget of 80,000 euros has now been increased to 178,000

euros, which will allow the patron saint festivities to be carried out as planned, as well as the rest of the festivities of the municipality during this year, including the Pilgrimage of the Virgen del Pilar. With this agreement between all of the municipal groups, the scheduled events will continue. “I want to thank all the groups that make up the City Council that we have agreed to vote in favour of the Benejúzar festivities”, said town’s Mayor, Rosa García. She apologised to the public, “especially to those people, groups and associations that are involved in the patron saint festivities for the contradictions that their public representatives have announced in recent days, but it is also essential to explain that the decisions had to be made to uphold administrative rigor and comply with the law”.

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Aperol alfresco bars

Many of us pop back to the UK across the summer months to catch up with friends or family, or just to escape the heat. And this summer expats will be able to enjoy one of the most popular cocktails, Aperol Spritz, at an official bar. The iconic brand is taking over a number of locations across the UK to set up Italianinspired outdoor bars. Starting off in Covent Garden, the Piazza Aperol will be home to pavement café style seating, a bocce pitch, a double-tier Aperol Spritz Bar, complimentary light bites, and, in a unique take on the Italian scooters that are such a part of every piazza – a revolving scooter bar. Loris Contro, Campari Group UK Italian Icons Brand Ambassador, said: “The Italian

piazza is the beating heart of any town or city, where family and friends come together to mark the end of the working day, and the beginning of the evening to come. “With this summer set to be more sociable than ever, Piazza Aperol will transport you to Italy with its celebration of the spontaneous and joyful, continental way of life. As an Italian, I know how important embracing these moments is, and what better way to do it than in the sunshine with a perfectly poured Aperol Spritz and good company?” • Covent Garden (8th June 2022 – 19th June 2022 (excluding 13th June 2022)) • Manchester Oast House (13th July 2022 – 24th July 2022) • Birmingham Canal House

(Open now until – 30th September 2022) • Bournemouth WestBeach (Open now until – 30th September 2022) Since we’re already discussing Aperol, then how about this for a discovery... we just found out we’ve been making the brand’s famous spritzes wrong this entire time. If you are like most pople, then you’ll have been making your spritzes with as much as four parts Aperol, two parts Prosecco and a dash of soda, or at least equal parts — but those measurements are completely wrong. According to the brand’s official website, it turns out that the actual measurements are three parts Prosecco, two parts Aperol and one part soda.

Fashion show raises cash for families in need

The AAN is a charity that feeds the needy of La Marina and San Fulgencio. A charity spokesperson said, “Our recent fashion show was a great success and raised over 530.00 euros. As our photo shows, we have a selection of beautiful Bridal Gowns, we have five in total. Can we say a big thank you to Michelle for providing the music, to Jacks Bar and Kosy Korner for the use of their premises as a catwalk, to the public for

their continued support, and not forgetting the wonderful

models for their time and hard work.”

Keeping your weight in check can be challenging, as there are a number of ways you can put on the pounds. You can add to the scales by increasing muscle mass, by increasing water and glycogen levels in cells, or most commonly, by putting on fat. We all know that, in order to achieve and keep a healthy weight, we should eat a balanced diet and exercise. But sometimes we seem to be doing everything right and yet, the scale doesn’t move, or worse - it moves in the opposite direction. All of a sudden, we’re gaining weight and the worst thing is that we don’t know why! There is more to gaining weight than simply consuming more calories than you spend. Our bodies are not an exact science, and we surely have to take into consideration many other factors. For example, it’s well known that metabolism and hormones also play a key role in weight regulation. Indeed, there are many subtle things that can contribute to weight gain. Some of these things are more evident to us, while some others we might not even be aware of. Did you know that where you live or the cleanliness of your house can influence your weight? Or how about your job or how fast you eat being able to impact your waistline? Like these, there are many other unlikely ways we can gain weight, without even realising how or why.. If you’re putting on weight and can’t quite figure out why, then you’ll probably find the answer below.

Not Relaxing Stress can make you fat. You are more likely to crave high sugar and high fat foods. For this reason, it is very important to find a way to relax and alleviate the stress in your life.

Eating Healthy Some “healthy” foods are just junk food in disguise. From fat free yogurts to breakfast cereal packed with sugar, many foods are branded as healthy but are actually poor additions to our diets.

Eating too many healthy fats Healthy fats such as avocado, nuts, and coconut oil can be great as part of a balanced diet. But these are highly caloric, so you can easily consume more calories than you thought you would.

Dirt Researchers have found that some household dust contains chemicals that might promote the development of fat cells. Lack of Sleep Sleeping is essential for cellular regeneration and numerous physiological processes that have an impact on maintaining a healthy weight. Lack of sleep can contribute to weight gain. Eating too Quickly Eating slowly and chewing thoroughly is important, as it allows your brain enough time to register that you’re full. Several studies show that there is a link between eating fast and obesity. Busy Social Life You can (and should) have a social life, but many times this involves eating out and consuming alcohol. Plus, if your friends tend to eat unhealthy foods, you’re more likely to do the same. Not drinking enough water Stay hydrated. Drinking two cups of water before mealtimes can help you lose weight. Researchers at the University of Humboldt discovered that the participants in a study had higher metabolic rates when they drank water before eating.

Skipping meals Don’t skip meals. Starving yourself, with the exception of scheduled fasting regimes, will only lead to overeating. Drinking Calories You might drink a lot of calories and still eat normally. This is because your brain doesn’t register caloric intake from liquids the same way it does with whole foods. Sodas, fruit juices, and other sugary drinks can make you gain weight. Medication Side Effect There are a number of drugs that can alter your weight. Some might increase your appetite, while others can impact water retention, hormones, and metabolism. Size Matters You are more likely to consume higher quantities of food when eating from large plates and bowls. This means that it will be easier to reach a caloric surplus, and eventually gain weight. Not Eating Enough Protein Protein makes you feel fuller for longer. It’s also essential to preserve muscle mass and regulate your hormones and metabolism. Lacking protein in your diet might contribute to weight gain. Not Eating Enough Fibre Like protein, fibre also makes you feel fuller, for longer. A lack of dietary fibre can lead to weight gain, and you will eventually eat more to feel satiated. Not Snacking Healthily When you’re hungry, you’re more likely to crave unhealthy foods. Having healthy snacks around will help you control hunger and cravings between meals.

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Why do haemorrhoids occur? According to some experts, haemorrhoids are heavily impacted by genetics. This does not mean that there is a gene that, by itself, causes a haemorrhoid, but that some factors that are inherited that predispose a patient to suffer from this ailment. On the other hand, there are other factors that increase the risk of suffering from hemorrhoidal syndrome, such as constipation, prolonged defecative strain or pregnancy. Eating a balanced diet rich in fibre, with increased water intake, decreases the consistency of the faecal bolus, increasing the frequency of bowel movements and reducing the risk of haemorrhoids. Staying at your proper weight, exercising, and avoiding some irritating foods and drinks can also help control the onset of haemorrhoids. Treatment Hemorrhoidal pathology occurs when the venous structures that exist naturally in the anus dilate, lose their elastic capacity and prolapsed outward. Some of the symptoms include: stinging, itching, feeling of an anal “lump” and bleeding at the end of the stool. When not complicated, most haemorrhoids do not hurt. However, in more severe cases, they need medical treatment that may include ligation, sclerotherapy, or infrared

coagulation. In large external haemorrhoids or internal haemorrhoids that do not respond to other treatments surgery may be necessary. What is coloproctology? According to the team of experts in coloproctology of the general surgery service of Quirónsalud Torrevieja, coloproctology is “a specialty, within General Surgery, which is responsible for the management, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. It is a very important branch of medicine due to the large number of diseases it covers and its high prevalence.” Coloproctology treats pathologies such as diverticular disease, colorectal cancer, Crohn’s disease and other diseases related to the anal and perianal region (haemorrhoids, anal fissures, abscesses and perianal fistulas). In addition, pelvic floor alterations related to faecal incontinence are also treated in this field Diagnosis and treatment Due to the great variety of symptoms, the coloproctology team of Quirónsalud Torrevieja recommends patients suffering haemorrhoids to go to the doctor as soon as possible to “get an accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment“.

The diagnosis of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus is based, fundamentally, on clinical history and a physical examination. Regarding the surgical treatment of coloproctological pathologies, it has advanced so much in recent years that interventions and postoperative times have been greatly reduced. Minimally invasive anal surgery In hospitals such as Quirónsalud Torrevieja it is possible to treat haemorrhoids, fissures or simple fistulas without even going through the operating theatre. “The postoperative period is simple, often without the need for follow up treatment. In addition, the new treatments are as effective as conventional ones.” In fact, the treatment is often carried out in the same consultation, so that the patient can be diagnosed and receive treatment “in the same visit”.

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Coffee impacts cholesterol Drinking coffee can have a significant impact on your cholesterol levels, a new study has found. Multiple studies on the affects of coffee have shown that just two or three cups a day can result in multiple cardiovascular and neurological benefits for the consumer. However, recent research has discovered that the popular brown drink can have a significant impact on cholesterol levels, especially if the drinker is a man. A study in the Open Heart journal identified that coffee has a greater impact on the cholesterol levels of men than women, depending on how the coffee is brewed. Coffee in espresso form had the greatest gender difference while coffee brewed in a cafetiere was shown to have the smallest. Drinking three to five cups of coffee per day was linked to higher overall cholesterol levels in men than women. A similar impact was noted in coffee prepared in a cafetiere, but only after six more cups of the popular brew.

Researchers from the study, conducted by The Arctic University of Norway, wrote: “Coffee is the most frequently consumed central stimulant worldwide. Because of the high consumption of coffee, even small health effects can have considerable health consequences.” It is unclear as to why coffee causes the gender imbalance, as more research is required in this area. The study also associated coffee with an increased risk of heart disease. High cholesterol levels are one of the main risk factors for heart disease. Even so, this shouldn’t stop coffee drinkers from consuming the brew, as previous studies have identified health benefits from the naturally occurring compounds within it. However, identifying the potential benefits of these compounds can be difficult said researchers as they depend: “On the variety of coffee, species, roasting degree, type of brewing method, and serving size. This demonstrates how coffee

contains compounds that may lead to multiple mechanisms operating simultaneously.” It is important to note that there are other factors to consider with regard to cholesterol such as lifestyle choices. The human body requires high levels of one type of cholesterol and low levels of the other in order to function properly. The two types of cholesterol are HDL and LDL, high-density lipoprotein and lowdensity lipoprotein, also known as ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol. Good cholesterol, HDL, is the form of cholesterol needed to maintain cardiovascular health while bad cholesterol, LDL, forms as a plaque in the arteries and subsequently harms heart health. Food is the main influencer of cholesterol, and some foods can have a greater impact than others depending on a person’s gender. Experts recommend increasing exercise, quitting smoking, and cutting down on alcohol consumption as methods to reduce cholesterol levels.

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I discovered that my new boyfriend lied to me about not being attached. He has a wife, although they are separated (he says now, although I am not sure I believe him). He also denied having children, which turned out to be untrue, and also, I found out that he has 7 grandchildren. He disappears every now and again to fly back to England, for business, he says. I did some more investigating - it didn’t take much as his family were posting things on Facebook. Apparently, he attended a family wedding that I knew nothing about, and was posing with the woman I assume to be his wife. He came back to Spain with lame excuses. He only

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ever comes and sees me now at night when the bars close; and friends tell me he is a big womaniser and has been seen with other women. Your longer letter tells me you have only been with this man for a few months. You refer to him as your boyfriend, but perhaps you should not consider him to be your boyfriend if he treats you this way. He’s lied to you at every turn, so why are you still hankering after him? This man is not your boyfriend; he is someone whom you allow to use you. Take control and don’t waste any more time on him. There are lots of lovely people out there. Leave this man to his own devices.

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Mayor worried about health service as summer looms The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolon has requested a meeting with the new Health Minister to address what he describes as a ‘worrying situation’ in the health service of Torrevieja. Dolón, sent a letter to the new Minister of Universal Health and Public Health, Miguel Mínguez, in which he congratulates him on his recent appointment. In the letter, the mayor reminded the new minister that, recently, he urged

his predecessor, Ana Barceló, to visit Torrevieja Hospital to learn about the reality of the situation in person. In this letter, Eduardo Dolón informed Minister Mínguez of his great concern about the delicate situation that Torrevieja Health is going through, especially with the imminent arrival of the summer season, in which “the population figures triple and we could face a real disaster”.

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How to Appeal a Fine from the DGT If you have been caught committing a traffic offence, you are most likely to have been issued with a fine. However, sometimes mistakes do happen, or maybe you weren’t responsible for the offence being committed, in which case there is a procedure for appealing. The DGT filed an average of 10,000 traffic fines per day in 2020, sanctioning 3,877,297 drivers. If you agree to the fine and decide to pay the sanction that corresponds to you, you will benefit from a 50% reduction in the amount, which is commonly called ‘prompt payment’ (only available to those who do not complain). Assuming now that you have decided not to accept prompt payment and intend to appeal the fine, you have a period of 20 calendar days to present your allegation from the date of notification, which you may have received live on the road, by post, or, if you have already registered for the service, by email, bearing in mind what we have previously said about the DGT not normally notifying you of a fine by email unless you have expressly requested they do so in advance. In the event that the DGT tries to notify you at your postal address and does not locate you, they will publish the sanction on the Single Edictal Board. From then on, you also have 20 days to present the pertinent allegations. You have three ways to file an appeal for a fine: Online, through the DGT web application with prior identification; by post, including your letter of allegations to the address of the Traffic Headquarters that is taking

the sanction or to the Automated Complaints Treatment Centre (original documents or certified photocopies); and the third way is to do it in person at any Traffic Headquarters or Office. There are two people who can present allegations, both the accused and the owner of the vehicle with which the offence was committed, in the event that the person responsible for it has not been identified by an officer. The allegation can also be presented by another person as long as they have a document signed by the interested party authorising them to make the request. Be careful because the owner of the vehicle in question m u s t correctly identify the fined driver in their car, otherwise they would be committing a very serious offence fined up to 1,500 euro. Normally, both the DGT and the municipalities have one year to collect the corresponding fine. When you submit your appeal, it is essential that you quote the disciplinary file number, which is made up of 12 figures and is found at the head of the communication sent by the DGT. If you present the allegations by another

means that is not online, you also need to write a document explaining your allegations or the requested appeal. The DGT does offer a template that you can follow as a guideline. As part of your appeal, provide all the documents that you think can exonerate you from the sanction. Traffic will analyse the evidence and decide whether or not you are right, issuing a resolution proposal that can be acquittal (the interested party is not sanctioned) or condemnatory (the interested party’s allegations are dismissed). If the resolution is condemnatory. Don’t worry, all is not lost yet. If you do not agree with the resolution, you have the option of filing an appeal for reconsideration and you have a period of one month from the notification of the resolution to present it. If your arguments are not admitted by administrative means, you have the option of resorting to judicial means through a contentiousadministrative appeal. However, in this last case you need a lawyer, but the process itself of presenting allegations and appeals is totally free. The DGT website can be accessed at www.dgt.es, where, once you have registered, you can access the electronic office to carry out a variety of functions, including fines, or MULTAS in Spanish, where you can also obtain more details about the appeals process, which can also be translated into English.

The Importance of Checking your Windscreen Wipers It might seem obvious, but visibility is essential to safe driving. For this, we must keep our car in good condition, including the windscreen wipers, which, according to the DGT, should be replaced more frequently than you perhaps realise. In time, there will be signs that indicate that we should change the blade as soon as possible. First of all, if the sweep of the wipers leaves marks, it is because the

rubber of the blades is in poor condition, this is due to natural wear, often made worse by extreme changes in temperature, for this reason we must replace this accessory. On the other hand, if there are shakes and/or noise, you will also have to buy new ones. Likewise, for these to maintain their effectiveness for a long period of time, it is essential to clean them, at least once

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a month, to eliminate any adherence that harms the sweep. Similarly, it is not recommended to activate the windshield wipers when the glass is frozen or accumulates a lot of dust, because the surface of the blades can be damaged. In fact, the DGT recommends replacing the windscreen wipers every six months or, at most, every year. This way, they affirm, we will get a much cleaner and safer view. Heat and dirt deteriorate wiper blades, which could cause structural damage to the glass or worse wiper efficiency. In addition, the DGT adds that this element in correct appearance “helps good visibility in rainy conditions or when riding on very dusty roads.” Remembering that your screen wash tank must always be full, and they even warn you to mix it with products that help improve cleaning. The windscreen wipers perform more than 750,000 sweeps adequately during their natural life, which means cleaning the surface of almost 80 football fields. Thus, specialists also recommend replacing them once a year or when stripes and blurred surfaces are seen on the car window. Similarly, if they make noise on every movement, it is because those brushes will no longer serve their purpose, as we have mentioned. There is a fine for failing to keep the windscreen clear, which we more often see when the windscreen hasn’t been correctly cleared of snow, ice or after a particularly dusty rainfall. You do risk a fine of 200 euro for failing to keep your windscreen clear, so it is important that the windscreen wipers are in optimum condition to allow them to do their job.

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Club 55 Classic Cars in Moraira Win 2022 European Travel & Hospitality Award

While globally we have endured the toughest period the travel industry has ever faced, THA endeavour to recognise those who deserve praise and to promote the hard work of tenacious travel and hospitality businesses. Recipients of Travel & Hospitality awards in 2022 were scrupulously selected based on the aggregation of reviews from multiple third-party sources. Selected by a panel of experts who analyse submission material, review customer feedback and compare the facilities of each entrant. The winners are those who can demonstrate their uniqueness, quality of services and facilities and exceptional levels of customer care across a number of categories. In this extraordinary year of the awards over 22,000 nominations were received for this years programme, and the standard of entries was incredibly high. The judging panel had great difficulty in narrowing down the entries, but the winners reflect the very best in travel and hospitality standards. The team at Travel & Hospitality Awards, said: “We were overwhelmed by the quality of entries this year. “ The Club 55 Classic Cars business

only started in June last year so to receive this award is great recognition of the success and multiple positive client reviews they have received on both Trip Advisor (Rated 5 from 5) and Google Review (rated 4.9 from 5). Club 55 with its unique presence on the Costa Blanca offer a wide range of services for people interested in classic cars, the primary activity is offering guided car tours, from 2 hours to a full day experience, where clients select a car from the iconic cars of yesteryear and drive along the stunning Marina Alta coastline or inland through the beautiful mountainous countryside on our doorstep. Clients can choose to drive a car from a mouth watering selection of beautiful cars, including a 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible, a 1976 Porsche 550 Spyder Replica, a 1976 RAM V8 Cobra, a 1959 Triumph TR3A, an 1960 MGA, a 1972 MGB and a 1979 VW Beetle Convertible. Club 55 also sell classic cars, provide premium car storage facilities, offer technical services, valet services, have a large members lounge bar and terrace and organise many events each month. For more information go to http:// www.club55classiccars.com or follow them on Facebook.

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TAlES FRoM THE ToP FlIGHT n CHRIS DARWEN chris@costablancapeople.com

Well, the Champions League Final wasn’t really supposed to be like that - was it? There were tears before the game - Liverpool fans being needlessly gassed by French police for daring to want to be inside the ground in time for kick off given they had tickets. And there were tears after the game after the one area where everyone said Real Madrid could beat Kloppo’s lot came to fruition. The scenes before the game were crazy. UEFA did their usual of pointing the finger everywhere else other than at themselves and the game kicked off at a very curious 36 minutes late. When the game did get underway, it transpired that all the Mohamed Salahled chat of a revenge mission was a bit premature as Thibaut Courtois put in a one-man show to keep Don Carlo’s side in the game. The big Belgian feels underappreciated in England, so single-handedly stopping Liverpool winning the Champions League will no doubt boost his reputation with fans of almost every other club. Liverpool managed to get 20 plus shots at goal and, just like in the other finals this season, scored a big fat zero. And then, as predicted by pundits far and wide, Trent Alexander-Arnold switched off and allowed Vinicius Jr to slip in and score the game’s only goal. So, after all that potential, can Liverpool’s season actually be considered successful? Being blunt, they failed on the two biggest stages - not winning the Premier League and losing in another Champions League Final. Michael Owen doesn’t see that point of view - he thinks the Reds are still the best team in Europe, something immediately put down by Rio Ferdinand who knows a thing or two about actually being part of the best team in Europe. Personally, my favourite part of the whole shebang was Toni Kroos walking out of a post-match interview because he thought the questions were rubbish

- “90 minutes of football and this is the best you can come up with?” Love that - more of that in the Premier League next season, please. Joining Fulham and Bournemouth in the top flight next season will be Nottingham Forest who beat Huddersfield at Wembley in the playoff final. They nicked it 1-0 thanks to a Levi Colwell own goal and a big helping hand from VAR. Steve Cooper joined them when they were bottom of the table and now he will be a Premier League manager next season - Forest back in the big time, who’d have thunk it. Given the complete lack of matches now that the season is over, we need to spend some time checking out the transfer chat otherwise there’s not much else to say. Manchester United need to get busy and they’ll be doing it without the help of their super-consultant Ralf Rangnick who has been quietly sidelined to Austria after his awful caretaker spell. To celebrate, the club would like to pay Frenkie de Jong more than Ronaldo. I’d love to think that is a clever way of saying they are getting rid of CR7, but I suspect not. They also want Kante because why would you get that very expensive data and scouting department trying to find the next Kante? Tommy T hasn’t decided if Conor Gallagher is the next Kante - hey United, he is, so here is an idea. And he’ll be cheaper than the older, injuryprone one. Jurien Timber of Ajax and Darwin Nunez of Benfica are also on the list - though Nunez won’t come cheap, Benfica have quadrupled the price since Brighton were interested last season and now want 100m big ones for him. Also on the long list is Pau Torres of Villarreal and Ruben Neves of Wolves. Liverpool are looking to find someone who could score one of 25 shots in a Champions League final by making contact with Barca’s Ousmane Dembele. With Sadio Mane possibly off to Bayern after Saturday night’s disappointment, Dembele on a free is a big possibility. Antonio Conte is being given £150m to spend on players - which, unsurprisingly, has persuaded him to

endure being Tottenham manager for another season. First move? Ivan Perisic on a free - I love the contradictions of Conte. No need to spend big money to improve the club, right? Now the takeover has happened, Chelsea can start planning how they want to spend their current billionaire’s billions. Defenders are the order of the day as they are losing Rudiger, Azpi and Christensen. Coming in might be Brighton’s Marc Cucurella - who doesn’t play the same position as any of the departees. Jules Kounde does though, and Sevilla would let him go for around £50m. Tammy Abraham, a record goalscorer in Italy nowadays, is interesting Newcastle. Whether Newcastle, never considered “the Rome of the North” is interesting Tammy is another matter. Diego Carlos is off to the Villa. They are seriously stealth in their moves. They also fancy another Stevie G reunion - this time with Luis Suarez, released by Atletico. Arsenal are trying to flog Nicolas Pepe and thought PSG might be daft enough to take him. They would really, really like to sign Gabriel Jesus and if they cannot pull that off, they’ll settle for Alvaro Morata who only seems to be a good signing on loan and terrible

if signed permanently. Maxwel Cornet is available for just £17.5m from Burnley and as he is the only player to not kill his vibe by getting relegated, he is interesting many - West Ham, Everton, Newcastle, Brighton, Wolves, Crystal Palace, Leicester and Fulham are all trying to look more attractive than the other at the bar. Brazilians might be walking away from the Premier League - Richarlison interests PSG and Raphinha is desperate to go to Barcelona. Sometimes it is fun to find a footballer that I had no idea was on the books of a Premier League team. Today’s winner is Japanese player Ko Itakura who is, of course, at Man City but been out on loan to Schalke. He’s now interesting newly-promoted Fulham and Bournemouth. West Ham are facing up to the fact they might need a new whole central midfield soon - Tomas Soucek has rejected a new pay deal and Declan Rice still won’t sign. And that folks, that draws a line under the 2021/22 season. I’d like to say it’s been fun, but I’m with the Liverpool fans outside the ground in Paris on this one - a disappointing end to one that promised so much…

Imanyo GolfSociety “Charity Queen Vase”18th May at El Plantio This is the second timewe played for the re-named Charity Queen Vase, it used to be the Parkinson’s Vase sponsored by Geoff Ham but he handed the reigns to Don’s Ralph to continue to raise money for our charities. Theday started with the usual full English breakfast at Imanyo’s. The weather was very sunny with a light breeze and a nice temperature of 80 degrees. We have to compliment Daniel and his ground staff at El Plantio as the course was in excellent condition from the tee boxes to the greens.The format was singles full handicap Stableford split into two groups. Winner of the “Charity Queen Vase” from group B was handicap secretary’s new friend Andy Neil with a great handicap cutting score of 41 points, runner up of group B on count back with Graham Rumsey was “The Talker” Steve Mathers with 38 points with Graham Rumsey taking third place. Winnerof group A was “The Wine

Collector” Brian Court with 39 points, runner up was Alan Martin with 36 points and third place went to John Fairbrass with 31 points. Nearest the pin’s winners were group A hole 3 “The Farmer” Tom Goulden, hole 15 “Twelve Trees” Steve Ayre Group B were hole 4 “Love Blue” Brian Gordon, hole 14 “The Talker” Steve Mathers and hole 16 “The Hammer” Gary Smith, best front 9 went to Graham Rumsey with 22 points and best back 9 went to “The Talker” Steve Mathers with 25 points. The €15 two’s pot was won by Alan Martin on hole 14 and the football card was won by Alan Ralph with Newcastle Utd raising winning €40 and raising €40 for our 2022 Charites. We would like to thank Antonio and staff at Imanyo’s Bar for the great food and great hospitality. Picture shows Dons Ralph presenting the vase to Andy Neil. www.imanyogolfsociety.com imanyogolfsociety@gmail.com

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