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NEW TAX RULING SET TO BANKRUPT TOWN COUNCILS Plusvalía is an additional tax that is levied on the seller when a property is sold. It relates to the value of the land on which the property is built and its calculation is based on the cadastral (rateable) value and an estimated increase in the land’s worth since it was first purchased. raditionally, plusvalía is collected by town councils and is a large chunk of the town hall budget. In a town such as Torrevieja, it can represent a significant income and it is now one that is under threat. Recent court rulings have stated that

the calculations on which the plusvalía is being worked out are erroneous. As we know, property value has fallen generally and with it the price of land. This has not been taken into account when it comes to the calculation of plusvalía and courts are increasingly saying that it should have been. This could make life for town councils extremely difficult. Rightly or wrongly they have collected money over the last few years that they could now be obliged to pay back and, with a double whammy, may not be eligible to collect any more. The issue has been picked up by the PP

in Torrevieja who have presented a motion demanding that Torrevieja town council stops charging plusvalía and puts in place the means by which people who have paid it in the past can have it returned to them.

Not only this, but opposition councillors are calling for a publicity campaign to ensure that the maximum amount of money is returned. This would include money that was collected when the PP were in government too. However, this could be devastating for councils who are already struggling to preserve services in the face of falling budgets. Although the repayment of the tax and prevention of further charges could benefit individuals it could also result in major problems in ensuring the basics of local policing, lighting and road maintenance are continued for the rest of

the community. If the current situation continues and this chunk of local funding dries up, town councils will be faced with one of two options – either to significantly increase the IBI council tax or drastically cut services. Suzanne O’Connell

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Huntington’s charity lunch A magnificent 578 euros has been raised at Restaurante Giovanni’s in Almoradi in aid of the not so well known charity, Huntington’s Disease Association. The money was raised through a Charity Lunch enjoyed by 44 happy diners, an event organised for the second year running by Margaret Tozer, whose brother-in-law, David suffers from HD. David moved to Spain three years ago in the hope that the warmer climate and relaxed way of life would help with his condition. Restaurant owner John and his staff generously gave up their time for the afternoon and John donated many prizes, including two Menu del Dia meal for two people and vouchers for the winners of Play Your Cards Right and Open the Envelope games. Huntington’s Disease is a hereditary terminal illness affecting both men and women which destroys the pathways between the brain and the rest of the body, resulting in uncontrollable movements, loss of speech, incontinence, and loss of memory

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function, to name but a few symptoms. It also causes changes of personality and depression. Huntington’s Disease destroys everything that makes us recognisable as human beings and there is currently no cure. It has already claimed the life of David's father and is now affecting David and his younger brother. More fundraising events are planned for the area of Almoradi in support of families suffering from Huntington’s. These include a Traditional Afternoon Tea on 21st March and the ever popular Fun Quiz on 22nd April, both to be held at the new premises of Cafe-Bar Almoradi, Calle Mayor 91. For more details, please contact Marion Smith on 651 043 681. If you would like to get involved with organising an event for HD sufferers in your area, or know someone who is affected by the condition, then please contact Marion, on the number above.

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BITE SIZE Competition winner NEWS: There are plans in the Valencian community to increase the number of lessons conducted in valenciano and reduce those taught in castellano, the official Spanish language. Many parents and teachers are against the proposals and there will be a protest on Tuesday,14th March at 5.30 pm starting from the roundabout by Habaneras. The protest is being organised by Ampas Torrevieja which is the parent/ teacher association that can be found in every school. In the meantime, protests have been taking place in other parts of the region including in Alicante under the banner of ‘We are Valencian but we speak castellano’. The Alicante protest on the 10th March was joined by representatives from different towns including AMPA Torrevieja.

Arroces de Torrevieja Between the dates the 20th to the 26th March 2017 restaurants will be participating in the next ‘Arroces de Torrevieja’. It’s the fifth time that this popular opportunity to sample various rices of the region has taken place. Last year the event was held in May with the majority of participating restaurants located in the town centre but also some in La Mata and Punta Prima. Last year the set price for a meal was €30. This included a starter, Continued on page 5

drums themselves are huge and can measure up to 1.7 metres and weigh 400 kilos. The music they make, along with other percussion instruments, is the soundtrack to a musical battle and the choreography is precise to the millimetre. Tickets are available from the box office in Torrevieja town centre or from the International Auditorium on the night of the performance. MOBILE: 675 95 60 59

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Plea for a president The Neighbourhood Watch group for San Luis and La Siesta are looking for a president to run their meetings. The group was started 17 years ago by Graham Knight and has been holding monthly meetings since then. However, the current president is due to step down and the group will no longer be able to continue if a new one cannot be found. The final meeting will be held on Monday 27th April at 4.30pm in Casa Ventura unless a volunteer is prepared to come forward as president. The only requirements for the job are to be a resident in San Luis, La Siesta or El Chaparral, to be an English speaker and to have a passion for the area. It is not a difficult role and you would not be expected to sort out problems, only to point people in the right direction for help. The president is assisted in this by a representative from Torrevieja foreigners’

office who also attends the meetings. With the help of the town hall, the group has been able to address many local problems over the years and has helped to improve the area. It has instigated improvements to pavements, street lights and green areas. It was even responsible for persuading the town hall to resurface the car park in San Luis Plaza Tolosa which was once very rough and full of pot holes. The meetings are held every month except for in December, July and August. Previous presidents Janice Gray, Jean Wardle and Rita Huntley will be happy to help the new post holder to settle in. If you would like more information you can call 966 789 265, 966 784 735 or 966 785 423.It will be a great detriment to the whole area if these meetings do not continue.

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Recruiting and Retention BITE SIZE award for British Legion NEWS: The Torrevieja branch of the Royal British Legion was presented with the District North Recruiting and Retention Award for 2016 at their Conference. The award is presented annually to the Branch with the most improved membership over the previous three years. Gerry Lynch, Chairman of the Branch, was delighted to receive the award and paid tribute to his hardworking committee and very supportive members. Òur events are always well attended,’ he said. ‘And we regularly welcome new members. We are a happy Branch and have been established in Torrevieja for 26 years, being the very first one in District

North.’ The award was also welcomed by Peggy Wyatt who is the Principal District Recruiting Officer. ‘It is testament to all the hard work undertaken over the years,’ said Penny. ‘They have taken great steps to retain their members, some of whom holiday in the area.’ If you would like to join the Branch, you can attend one of their meetings on the second Friday of every month at 6.30 for a 7pm start at Casa Ventura in La Siesta, Torrevieja. For further information please contact the Membership Secretary, Pauline Grindlay on 966 704 146 or email rbl3456membership@gmail.com Suzanne O’Connell

Integration courses available Councillor Carmen Morate and AMICS (Agencia de Medicaciónpara la Integración y la Convivencia Social) have announced more integration courses for those new to the area. The fifty-hour course is aimed at immigrants and is taught by voluntary teachers, a practising lawyer and town employees. The next course will take place from the 25th April until the 25th May. Councillor Morate says: ‘It is a voluntary programme that helps people understand the Valencian community, its values and laws, rights and expectations, the political structure here and the official languages.’ The idea is that those coming to live in Valencia are enabled to know as much about it as possible, as well as Spain in

general. There are four separate blocks of tuition: 1. Castellano and Valencian 2. Basic legislation: the Spanish constitution, the autonomous communities, the laws of integration, the law of participation, the rights of foreigners in Spain and their social integration 3. The geography and history of Spain and the Valencian Community 4. Practical information – employment, property, health and education The course takes place in the Palacio de la Música and more information is available from AMICS (based in the old tourist information office) and on the town hall’s website www.torrevieja.es. Suzanne O’Connell

Jimmy Crowley to visit the Costa Blanca for St Patrick’s Weekend Cork balladeer and Irish music legend Jimmy Crowley makes a welcome return

visit to the Costa Blanca this week to coincide with the St Patrick's Day

celebrations. Crowley has been an integral part of the Irish folk music scene for the last forty years since the release of his first album The Boys Of Fairhill. With his band, Stoker's Lodge, he toured the world and together they released two more albums before Jimmy embarked on a solo career which included four more albums. His songs include Salonika, The Boys Of Fairhill, The Armoured Car and My Love Is A Tall Ship which became the theme music for the RTE film about the Tall Ships race. Jimmy will play the Randy Leprechaun, La Zenia, on St Patrick’s night and again on Monday the 20th. He plays O'Duill's Irish Pub in Gran Alacant on Saturday the 18th and O'Riordan's, Cabo Roig on Sunday the 19th. He will also take part in the weekly folk and traditional session in the Randy Leprechaun on Thursday the 16th and will perform at the English Music Folk Club on Tuesday the 21st. Richard O’Rourke

Continued from page 3 followed by a rice dish, a sweet and coffee. Some restaurants chose to offer a slightly different variation at the weekend. More details of the restaurants participating this year are to come.

Habaneras gives away 3,000 euros It’s Habaneras’ 12th birthday and to celebrate they are organising a big raffle with a prize of €3,000. The celebrations are a joint campaign involving Habaneras’ shops and businesses. To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is have your receipt stamped after you have bought something. For every €20 you have spent you will receive a ticket entry for the big draw which will take place on Saturday 25th of March. The tickets can be obtained from the Punto de Información on the first floor at the entrance and will be kept there until the draw takes place. You can check if you are a lucky winner by using the App de Habaneras which is available from the AppStore and Google Play and the prize will be presented during the evening’s celebrations. Up to the 25th March there will be various activities and events taking place in the shopping centre. The slogan is ‘Habaneras, creciendo a tu lado’ or ‘Torrevieja growing at your side’. In the central plaza you will see an enormous cup cake and on the night of the 25th there will be a light show, dancing and music and the evening will be full of surprises.

I have cancer. Now what? An informative talk is being held on the 16th March at 7pm in the Club Información at Avenida Doctor Rico, 17 Alicante. Different specialists from the oncology department of Quirón Salud Torrevieja will be on hand to answer the most frequent questions that are asked once a person is diagnosed with the disease. During the talk different topics will be addressed including the causes of cancer, the ‘one step’ technique, emotional management and how to manage fear and the fundamental role of the family. At the end of the talk there will be a free cocktail for all those who have attended. If you would like more information you can email samantha.biddles@quironsalud.es or phone 606 679 982. Continued on page 6

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Alicante toddler hospitalised with drug overdose The parents of a two year old girl have been arrested after she was admitted to hospital having tested positive for cocaine. Social Services have taken charge of the girl, who was suffering panic attacks and paralysis of her extremities. The National Police made the arrests last Friday after cocaine was found in the little girl’s at the Alicante General Hospital, but the pair, aged 38 and 40 year old were granted provisional release the following day. However, the duty court upheld the charge of child abandonment given the toddler’s medical condition. However, after their arrest the parents denied any implication in the probable ingestion of cocaine by the girl. They did admit to being cocaine users, but passed the blame for the situation onto the step-sister of the victim, who is aged just 13 years old, and the son of the man who was arrested. However, the Police believe that this is unlikely and firmly blame the parents for possible carelessness

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Bill for recovery and towing service The coalition government is faced with a bill for the non-payment of vehicle towing charges between the years of 1991 and 2008. Since August, Torrevieja has had to pay four million euros for services accrued by the recovery and towing service in the town. The service was carried out but allegedly not paid for by the local government at the time. The money owed could put into jeopardy again the very fledgling budget that the government is currently attempting to have approved. It also calls into question the management at the time that allowed these debts to accrue. It would seem that there could be even more unpaid invoices yet to come to light.

Market on the move It’s been a regular feature of these columns over the past few months. Torrevieja’s Friday market is officially on the move. The market is set to move from Nueva Torrevieja to the new site on the Avenida Delfina Viudes. Approval of the change of location was given on 10th March and the last administrative steps will be taken over the next few weeks, although it is unlikely to happen before the end of March as proposed. The resolution has now to be published in the Alicante Province’s Boletín Oficial (BOE) and all the seven hundred street traders need to be formally notified of the resolution. The most pressing concern for traders is that people have good access to the new site as it is situated outside the town centre itself and cannot be reached as easily on foot as the previous location. Suzanne O’Connell

or negligence and for intoxicating the girl. The alarm was raised on Friday afternoon, when the National Police was informed of the admission to Alicante General Hospital of a two year old suspected victim of domestic violence. A specialised police unit for Family and Women was dispatched from the Alicante Provincial Police Station. The child had been admitted to the paediatric ward and the officer was informed of her state of health. It was explained that she had arrived showing signs of panic attacks, dizziness and failure to control her extremities. A toxicology test found traces of cocaine in her blood and at this point the parents were immediately taken into custody for a lack of parental control as legally demanded.

Next, their home was searched by the Police who found traces of narcotics, although the father was found to be carrying in a dose of cocaine whilst still in the Police Station. Therefore the detectives suspected the girl could, out of curiosity, ‘followed her parents example,’ according to the Alicante Police Station in a statement. The couple remained in custody all weekend in the cells of the Police Station were placed before the duty court last Monday. The parents denied supplying the drug to their daughter, or having left it out at her reach for her to accidentally have taken it. The two year old is recovering well and remains in hospital. Social Services from the Generalitat will take care of her on her release.

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Spanish State Visit will celebrate close ties between our two countries and our two peoples, says British Ambassador Simon Manley The British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, (right) has welcomed the announcement of a State Visit to the United Kingdom from the 6th to the 8th of June 2017. “In this Sapphire Jubilee celebration year for Her Majesty the Queen, I am delighted that that Their Majesties King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain have accepted her invitation to visit the UK” said Mr Manley. “This State Visit will celebrate not only the long and deep royal and historic ties between our two countries, but also our strong relationship as partners bilaterally, within Europe and on the global stage. We enjoy close connections in terms of culture, commerce, education, science and innovation. This is an opportunity to celebrate and deepen those links.” The Ambassador was speaking from Santander, where he is touring the north of Spain to promote education, tourism and investment in the UK. Today, the United Kingdom and Spain are close partners in NATO and United Nations, among numerous international organisations. We also continue to cooperate in the European Union, and once we leave the EU we want to strengthen our strong and constructive bilateral relationship with Spain. The two countries are also major partners in trade, with 40bn GBP of trade

in 2015, including British goods and services worth almost 15bn GBP exported to Spain, and imports from Spain to the UK worth 25bn GBP. Nearly 300,000 Britons are registered as residents in Spain and 18 million visitors came from the UK last year, whilst more than 132,000 Spaniards are resident in the UK and two million visited in 2015. On top of that, both countries share close educational connections, with nearly 11,000 Spanish students studying at UK universities and 50,000 students attending British schools in Spain. This is the first State Visit by King Felipe and Queen Letizia to the UK and they will stay at Buckingham Palace. The programme will be announced in due course. The last State Visit was when King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia visited in 1986. HM Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh returned with a State Visit to Spain in 1988. Since then the Spanish and British royal families have paid a number of formal visits to each other’s countries. In 2002, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia attended the annual Order of the Garter Ceremony at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, including a dinner at Windsor Castle given by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh. In 2011, The Prince of Wales and The

Duchess of Cornwall paid a three-day official visit to Spain that was hosted by Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia. A few weeks later Queen Sofia, Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia attended the wedding in London of Prince William to Catherine Middleton. The British and Spanish Royal Families are directly related through the marriage of Alfonso XIII of Spain to Princess Victoria Eugenia, known as Ena, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, in 1906. Victoria Eugenia is the great-grandmother of King Felipe.

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Katie Salmon Performing St Patrick’s Day Arts Scholarships on the Coast Following the tragic loss of their daughter Katie, Julie and Gary Salmon have established a foundation in her memory - The Katie Salmon Performing Arts Scholarships. Katie passed away in her sleep in 2015 as a result of sudden adult death syndrome, aged just 18 years old. As key member of Matrix Studio Katie’s passion was performing and she was an accomplished actress and singer taking lead roles in a number of productions. The scholarship programme, run through Matrix Studio, has been set up as a legacy to Katie to mark her love of acting and singing. The scholarship is awarded to children under 18years of age and provides subsided musical theatre, vocal and musical instrument classes. The scholarship is supported through regular fundraising meals held a t various local venues. One of the programmes most recent initiatives is ‘Sponsor a Student’and Julie and Gary are currently looking for local business to sponsor a young adult who is performing in more than one show. The principal aim of the Katie Salmon Performing Arts Scholarships is to try to make sure

that any child between the ages of 6 to 18 years of age is given every chance to be able to take part in as many performing arts activities as they would like to, but these activities cost money, which all parents struggle to find from time

to time. The fund already supports all Matrix Drama students at a cost of 5e per week for classes. However, now some of the studio’s older students have auditioned for parts in the forthcoming production of the Little Shop of Horrors. For these teenagers, the cost per week has doubled as they need to rehearse as well. ‘Sponsor a Student’ offers local businesses the opportunity to

cover the cost of rehearsals and show time – and at 5 euros per week, or 20 euros a month, it’s a small contribution that will make a big difference to a local youngster. In return for sponsorship support, Matrix Studio will advertise each business on all publicity material and free seats at each performance. There are currently three teenagers cast in Little Shop of Horrors, in need of sponsorship. The Katie Salmon Performing Arts Scholarships has donated 450 euros to the Matrix drama group to enable cofounder Carla to purchase the performing rights of Annie, which will be the next show. Katie’s family would like to thank Carla, Mark and Andrea for helping to establish the foundation and getting it up and running. Anyone who wishes to help by holding fund raising events or wishes to find out more about ‘Sponsor a student’ can contract Julie and Gary via the Facebook page ‘Katie Salmon Performing Arts Scholarships’ or email: Katiesalmonscholarships@gmail.com Mireille Toddington

This Friday, 17th March, is the day when everyone joins the Irish community here in Spain to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Saint Patrick's Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and is also widely celebrated by the expatriate Irish communities around the world, especially in Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand – and of course here in Spain. Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival. Locally, the main St Patrick’s Day celebration is held in Cabo Roig, with a parade along Cabo Roig strip at 3pm and an event with free entrainment starting at 12.30pm. There are prizes for the best float in the parade and everyone, formally involved or just out for the craic will be dressed in green, white and orange. The whole day promises to be one long party and as it’s the weekend, the parade promises to attract even more than last year’s 12,000 revelers. There are fireworks at 7.30pm and a main stage on Saturday from 7pm until 11pm with Kolted and The Streeters. Also hosting fantastic St Patrick’s Day events are local Irish bars, including The Emerald Isle and Paddy’s Point. In addition, on Saturday 18th March, the Orihuela Costa Municipal Sports Centre will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a day of fun activities for all the family. This includes the VI Sweet Pie Making Contest, with all those wanting to participate asked to bring their home-made fruit tarts and pies to the centre at 10am. There will also be a paella making contest, with the centre providing the basic ingredients, an Irish

coffee shop, run by local Irish centre members who will show visitors how to make this traditional tipple, a Paddle Tournament, a skateboarding competition and a day of fun in the swimming pool, where different games and activities will be held. There will be inflatables for the children, Zumba exhibitions, workshops, outdoor Spinning classes, an exhibition from the Dance Junior students and live Irish music. Visitors are being asked to bring along food, hygiene products, clothing, toys or a cash amount for the Caritas Orihuela Costa campaign to help local disadvantaged families. Mireille Toddington

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Spain searching for 4,164 missing people Security forces in Spain are actively searching for thousands of missing people, 9.35 percent of which are high risk, given the rest are family problems where the protocol to open a search is not activated, said the Interior minister According to the data, 77 percent of the missing are men with an average age of between 35 and 50 years of age – these are the conclusions from the first data research project for people missing in Spain, as presented by the Interior minister, Juan Ignacio Zoido, to the media after presenting the results ahead of the ‘National Day for the Missing’. This first analysis revealed that from a total of complaints for missing people since 2010 were 121,118 reports – of these only 3.4 percent remain active – some 4,164 searches, the rest are considered without effect. Of the active cases, the security forces confirmed high-risk in 214 disappearances, pending to solve and dangerous cases amount to another 45. Most people go missing in Cádiz province, but high-risk cases are also highlighted in Murcia, Barcelona, Las Palmas, Málaga or Madrid where active searches continue. To combat this situation, the minister reiterated the opening a new national centre for the Disappeared in the next few months, with the main mission of ‘controlling and managing’ a database on the missing and the human remains which have been found and remain unidentified.

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Book your seats for Mack and Mabel Studio32 musical theatre company are If you would like to watch the show now well into their rehearsals for their then it is wise to buy your tickets now. The summer production ‘Mack and Mabel’. show dates are Wednesday May 31st to Once more you can see some of your Saturday June 3rd at the Cardenal Belluga favourite performers including Bill Theatre in San Fulgencio. All the Nicholson as Mack Sennett, Bev McEwan performances start at 7.30pm with the as Mabel Normand, Nick Morgan as Frank and Alice Wakeford as Lottie. ´Mack and Mabel’ is a true story set in the period of the silent movies. It tells the tale of the relationship between Hollywood director Mack Sennett and Mabel Normand and includes a series of Alice Wakeford, Nick Morgan, Bill Nicholson and Bev McEwan flashbacks to Keystone Studios when he discovered Mabel. doors opening at 7pm. You can reserve The show contains some wonderful your tickets, priced at nine euros by calling songs including the opening number, Philip on 602 454 033 or by emailing ‘Movies were movies’ when Mack reflects tickets@studiothirtytwo.org. and the love song ‘I won’t send roses’. Studio32 continues to support local There is plenty of dance and humour and charities with their shows, in particular the musical will make a very entertaining AFA San Fulgencio. evening. Suzanne O’Connell

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here have been many articles written regarding lost or frozen pensions recently, both in the

papers and social media. I am sure many people think the stories of people coming across hitherto unknown pensions are at best exaggerated and at worst just false. If I did not work with financial advisers, I would also assume the stories were just advertising gimmicks. Having written many articles urging people to contact us if they worked for a company with a pension scheme for two or more years to see if they have a pension fund, I thought I should probably take my own advice. I worked for a bank in the city of London for two years, although I was only a member of the pension scheme for eighteen months, so I asked my colleague to investigate if I had any money in the scheme. I did not expect anything to come back, or if so, only around a couple of thousand pounds. Imagine my surprise, when the

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WEEKLY EURO UPDATE The euro went into last weekend on a high note and it is looking perky again as this one approaches. From Monday morning until Thursday lunchtime it was not looking so clever though, at least against the dollar. That was the point at which the European Central Bank president held his press conference. Whilst he said nothing to suggest an imminent tightening of monetary policy, Mario Draghi conveyed the impression that such a thing might be under consideration sooner than investors had been bargaining for. The few UK ecostats did nothing for the pound: services sector companies were less upbeat about activity and the CBI reported slowing retail sales. Nor did the dollar get any help from the Federal Reserve chairperson's confirmation that a rate increase on Wednesday is almost a done deal.

When the Federal Reserve chairperson Janet Yellen made a speech last Friday she was expected to join her colleagues in raising expectations of an interest rate increase next Wednesday. When she did exactly that the dollar took an unexpected step backwards: investors had already discounted the certainty of a rise so her words came as an anticlimax. The only US ecostat to have any appreciable effect on the dollar was ADP's employment change figure on Wednesday, which was much stronger than expected and pointed to a robust US jobs numbers this Friday. The euro fared better than the dollar, helped by a more hawkish monetary tone from the European Central Bank. Sterling fared worse, hindered by disappointing UK data for services sector activity and retail sales. Overall the dollar took a cent off the pound and it lost four fifths of a cent to the euro.

New cat accommodation in the shelter It can be forgotten that the municipal animal shelter in Torrevieja not only caters for dogs but cats too. Until now, the room in which they have been kept was woefully inadequate but now there’s been some

refurbishment taking place and the cats can now wait in comfort to be adopted. The new cattery has both inside and outside space and has been constructed through the work of volunteers. Previous to the construction of the new premises, the cats had been kept in cages inside a large, dark room. Now the cats can have some freedom to roam without the use of cages. ‘It’s taken nearly a year, explains Councillor Carmen Morate, ‘We are using an old Cruz Roja (Red Cross) house which we have now adapted.’ La Brigada verde, ‘green team’, has contributed to the construction of the new facility but the work has been done mostly by volunteers, Miguel Conchal, Maria de los Angeles García and Daniel Rodríguez. The material they used was donated by Aki. ‘Now the cats have a space in which they can live

in good conditions,’ adds the councillor. The volunteers took the donated materials, worked on the interior and the exterior, painting and reusing boxes and recycling other materials; anything they could get their hands on. At the moment the shelter houses eleven cats which have all been castrated and vaccinated and which are now waiting for an adoptive home. During their wait they have plenty of outdoor space to use and even some toys to play with. In the new cattery there is a plaque on which Viviana Laura Hunter is commemorated. This volunteer recently died but had been involved in the

original talk about the cattery and the development of the facility. Unfortunately she was unable to see it completed before she died. During the opening event the President of the Asociación Animalista, Lourdes Martínez came along and explained that they want to collaborate more on projects to improve the lives of the animals in the shelter. However, the group had been unable to do this during previous administrations and it is only now that the door is open for them to do so. Suzanne O’Connell

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They blame each other

I am 12, and my Mum and Dad have divorced. When they lived together, they were constantly arguing in front of me, and it was horrible. Dad told me later that the reason they split was because Mum had an affair. When I confronted my mum over this, she was shocked and said it was my Dad who’d been messing around. I don’t know who to believe, as neither one of them will admit it was their fault.

It’s hard when we see someone we love being I think the important thing here is to try and look at the breakdown of their marriage as having blame on both sides. You are young yet, and you will understand when you get older, that grownup relationships can be very complicated. If your parents were both unhappy in their marriage, it is possible that no one was to blame entirely. These things happen sometimes, and their relationship may just have reached its natural end. Look at the situation now - are they happier apart? If so, then perhaps it was best for them, and you, that they separated.

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Since my daughter became a teenager, she has turned into someone unrecognisable - staying out late, and going with boys. We have nothing but rows. She lazes around at home watching television all day. Her father isn’t around, and I find it hard. There’s a lot of hormones at play here. It is possible that this is a phase, and hopefully the bad behaviour will pass, although of course you cannot allow things to continue. There is the risk of pregnancy for one, and STDs, and a trip to see her GP is in order. Have a conversation with her when she is calm, and refrain from shouting or getting angry. Try not to lay down the law, but point out that you are a worried Mum, and you have a right to be concerned about what she is doing. If you give her pocket money, make it conditional on having to help out at home. Lazing around on the sofa is not an option. Some counselling with someone who specialises in guiding young people would help.

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Animal trafficking Expats views heard The Guardia Civil’s nature and environmental protection division, Seprona, has arrested 59 people for species trafficking. An operation called ‘Thunderbird’ by Interpol is tackling this criminal trafficking in 42 countries in the world. Seprona made the arrests for the trafficking endangered species in collaboration with Interpol and discussed the operation as part of World Wildlife Day. In the framework of the ‘Thunderbird’ operation in the fight against the crimes against flora and fauna and for the preservation of forestry resources; in Spain several species of great ecological value have been rescued, including rare species of cats, primates, exotic birds and bird of prey, crocodiles, turtles, serpents and other reptiles. The Guardia Civil has itemised the most relevant recoveries with the capture of more than 421 pieces of ivory, two crocodiles and a neutered lion, animal skins from leopards and zebra. In total, the Guardia Civil has detained or placed under investigation 59 people for species trafficking, who are alleged to have committed 48 crimes against the flora and fauna. Those found guilty face prison terms from six months to

five years and fines as high as 350 percent of the black market value for the species. Exotic animal trafficking is the fourth most lucrative illegal marketplace in the world; in Spain some 5,897 inspections have been carried out on postal packages, luggage, and commercial and illegal trading on the Internet, containers of merchandise, establishments trading animals, antique dealers, hunting grounds or natural spaces. In addition, 683 criminal complaints have been placed for different infractions, 99 for the infringement of the CITES Convent and other restrictions for the protection of species. Among these were: felines (caracal lynx and wild cats), 35 primates (titi monkeys, bluefaced monkeys, and old world monkeys or Talapoin), 45 wild birds (vultures, hawks and eagles), more then 200 exotic birds (Toucans, kajarikis, parrots and pheasants), reptiles (marine and land turtles, crocodiles, chameleons and serpents) marine species (sharks, red tuna, sea-horses and fry eels). Other searches and raids have uncovered distinct species tragically highlighted by ivory trafficking; 421 workshops to trim ivory from the African and Asian elephants and walrus,

more than two kilos of sturgeon caviar, shark jaws and teeth, 71 corals, two pangolins, furniture and musical instruments made from rare woods such as ebony and Brazilian rosewood.

Profitable Species trafficking, according to Interpol, is the fastest growing environmental crime at a world level, given the massive profits which can be realised via sale to other criminal networks which operate in animal trading. According to the United Nations and Interpol animal trafficking is the fourth most profitable criminal activity in the world, after drug trafficking, counterfeit products and goods, and people trafficking, a total worth of between 91 and 256 billion dollars a year; an estimated yearly growth of between 5 percent and 7 percent. Spain, due to its geographical, cultural and commercial trading routes is a place of transit or destination for the illegal trafficking of species of flora or fauna from Africa, Latin America and Central America with an internal market, for exporting to Europe and the Asian continent. This means officers have to be extra vigilant in the battle to stop this trade.

on Brexit Report A coalition of groups representing UK citizens in the EU has commented on a Select Committee's Brexit Report. Following their appearance at the House of Commons Select Committee for Exiting the European Union in January 2017, a coalition of UK citizens' groups has voiced its opinions on the publication of a report entitled “The government's negotiating objectives: the rights of UK and EU Citizens”. The coalition comments: “We welcome the report of the Exiting the EU Committee, which makes key points concerning the safeguarding of the existing rights of UK citizens to reside and work in EU countries, after the UK leaves the EU. We are pleased to see that the Committee, which is cross-party and includes a number of Leave-supporting MPs, has taken on board the important points we made concerning pensions and healthcare. We would have liked to see more recognition of the fact that the rights we stand to lose are a bundle of indivisible rights.

“Given that the large majority of UK citizens living in EEA countries are working, we would also like to see greater focus on the many complex issues raised

in our written and oral evidence. These concern working UK citizens and their continuing rights to work - whether they are employed, self-employed, run a business and/or have their qualifications recognised. “Finally, we are pleased to see that the Committee agrees that the right course of action for the Government is to guarantee unilaterally the existing rights of EU citizens in the UK. We hope the House of Commons will pay attention to this when they vote on Amendment 9B. Sue Wilson, who gave oral evidence for the coalition before the Exiting the EU committee emphasised: "The fact that the Committee has taken on board

the recommendation that EU and UK nationals should not lose any healthcare rights, and that the Government should seek the continuation of existing reciprocal arrangements for uprating pensions, is welcome news. Of course, these are only recommendations and we eagerly await a response - and some action - from the Government.” Gareth Horsfall added: “The Committee has made a good start in examining the issues facing UK citizens who work in the EU, such as mutual recognition of qualifications as well as aggregation of pensions. This work must go further because the large majority of UK citizens in Europe are, like their EU counterparts in Britain, working families who do the hard graft of carrying British trade and culture to Europe, often providing services on behalf of and for UK domiciled businesses. This means looking at the whole package of existing rights needed to work, or run a business, in an EEA country, so that livelihoods of working UK citizens in the EEA are guaranteed post-Brexit.”

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WELCOME TO MONTANEJOS with Vivalia Travel Montanejos has a total area of 37.83 km2. It is located in Castellón, in the west of the Castellonense Alto Mijares region. It consists of two urban centers, the principal, Montanejos, and a smaller one La Alquería.

Montanejos has a total area of 37.83 km2. It is located in the west of the Castellonense Alto Mijares region and border on the north-west with La Puebla de Arenoso; on the north with Cortes de Arenoso; on the east with Arañuel and Cirat and south with Montán and Fuente la Reina. It consists of two urban centers, the principal, Montanejos, and a smaller one that is the neighborhood of La Alquería, which is located approximately

one kilometer from the first to the CV-20 towards Onda. The Kingdom of Valencia, throughout history, has been the passage of several civilizations and all of them have left their mark on the territory. In this case, we talk about the influence of Islam on the culture. As the story goes, between the XII-XIV Centuries, the lands of Alto Mijares depended on the emir Abu Zayd until the arrival of King James I. The emir made a pact with the conqueror, became a Christian and gave him vassalage. He also gifted him with the castles of Morella, Ares, Culla, Peñíscola, Segorbe and Jérica in exchange for help with the infighting. Later these lands will be handed to Pedro Ximenez of Valterra, as compensation for his role in the crushing of the Muslim uprising against AbuZayd, in the regions of MijaresPalancia. The historian and chronicler, Francisco Diago cites in his book “Anales del reino de valencia” (f.362): Montanejos various festivals are held throughout the year

and also different cultural performances. activities are scheduled for Sporting and cultural week visitors. During the second week of San Antonio August, they are held sports On the eve of the feast of the and cultural events. It is a must saint (January 16), residents of for all residents of Montanejos Montanejos gather old and the surroundings areas. furniture, wood, pine branches People of all ages participate in and the like and then with the various activities scheduled these the residents light and divided in categories of numerous bonfires around the children; juniors and seniors, town. Around these, families there are activities such as and friends gather together to racquetball, soccer, indoor enjoy tasty dishes that they football, marathon, swimming, have or the chess, shooting, table games occasion and so on. made. The day of San Anton, Major festivals after High They held in the first week of Mass, “el September, in honour of the cuelgo de las Virgin of the Rosary, Virgin of ollas/the hang the Helpless and the Sacred of pots” takes Heart.

place. It is one in which, the youth, blindfolded, try to break pots hung that contain gifts inside. The day ends with the procession and the blessing of animals, the distribution of traditional rolls of charity (blessed bread) and also a popular snack.

Pilgrimage to the hermitage of Santa Ana On 1st May, it is customary to go on pilgrimage to the hermitage of Santa Ana, located 12 km from the town. There, it is celebrated the Patroness of women and housewives.

Festivity On July 25th, Montanejos honours its Patron, San Jaime, the festival is celebrated with a mass and various folk

Were the Dominican monks who spread the devotion to Our Lady of the Rosary. As a show of affection, many devotees who have left as a pledge of adornment various jewels and trinkets to dress the Virgin, a fact that can be better appreciated when the Virgin is taken in procession, because many of these gifts dangle of her garment. The feast of the Virgin of the Helpless takes place the second Sunday of May, but in La Alquería, which is a village of Montanejos, as in many other towns, this festivity is held in its celebrations during the month of August, it consists of a solemn mass and a procession of the Patron. During this holiday week numerous acts are celebrated such as processions, bulls, the fire bull and music alive.

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y brother Sean claims that he has been discriminated against for all of his life. We all passed off his moaning as just normal Comaskey contrariness, but on taking a closer look at his grievance this column deduces that he does have a case after all. Sean’s plight is that, like 10% of the population, he was born left handed in a mainly right-handed world. His problems started in national school, where Mrs McCormack “encouraged” him to write with his right hand – courtesy of the cane! Since leaving school, no employer has ever handed my left-handed brother anything other than a right-handed tool to do any job. Every switch, lever or control panel he encounters throughout his lifetime is designed to be worked by the right hand. Sean rhymes off all the hazards associated with being left handed – right down to trying to open the brass buttons on the right-handed fork of his Levi jeans with his left hand!! I have learned that there is much more to

being left or right-handed than just the hand you use. The way our brains are organised means that the left and right sides each have different functions. The left side controls speech, language, writing, mathematics. Logic, science etc (this column would be lost without that word “etc”!) while the right side controls things like music, art, creativity, perception, emotions and most would say, genius. Therefore brain to hand coordination is different in left and right handed people. Now the question: Is a left hander a lesser person for being left-handed? Is the right hand more important? If not, why are we told that if we behave ourselves we will get to “sit on the right hand of God”? Is there not a parable where the good sheep are set on Christ’s right hand and the lowly goats on the left? Those on the right inherit the kingdom of God while those on the left depart into everlasting fire. Poor Sean! For thousands of years, the Devil has been associated with the left hand in various ways and is normally portrayed in pictures as being left-handed. Evil spirits were said to lurk over

the left shoulder: If salt were spilled – which was a valuable commodity in Roman times, bad luck could be avoided by throwing some of the spilled salt over the left shoulder to placate the Devil. Wedding rings were first worn on the third finger of the left hand by Greeks and Romans to fend off evil associated with the left hand. Once upon a time the right hand often symbolised ‘male’ and the left was ‘female’ … … as this column quickly moves on! When Joan of Arc was burned at the stake for being a witch in 1431, she was inaccurately depicted as being left-handed to make her seem evil. But there are two sides to every story and before our left handed brothers commence stabbing themselves on the wrong side of their chest - all is not darkness out there. Doctor Alan Scarleman at the St. Lawrence University, New York, has gathered evidence to show that “Lefties” tend to be more intelligent and eloquent than right-handers and better at solving problems. Left-handers seem to have an advantage in many areas of sport: For example; a lefthanded boxer – known as a “southpaw” is generally perceived as having some advantage. A lot of champion fencers are left handed and there have been numerous outstanding left

handed tennis, squash, and badminton and table-tennis champions. Part of this is almost certainly linked to the fact that the right side of the brain that controls spatial awareness is linked directly to the dominant left hand. According to neurologists, left-handed people adjust more readily to seeing underwater and many of the greatest swimmers of all time, including Mark Spitz, are left handed. Left-handed greatness is not confined to sport though. Some of the world’s greatest leaders were left handed, including Lord Nelson – which was just as well, as I seem to recall that he lost his right arm in some pitch invasion or other! Nelson’s great adversary, Napoleon Bonaparte was also a southpaw. Julies Caesar, Alexander the Great, J.F. Kennedy and Winston Churchill were also “lefties”. Now aren’t things looking better for our lefthanded brothers and especially for our former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahearn, who is also left handed? Oh but I almost forgot; Billy the Kid also conducted his affairs with his trusted left hand! Many superstitions pertaining to the left hand remain with us to this day: Passing or pouring wine with the left hand leads to bad luck and a left-handed toast is tantamount to a curse on the victim. Tailors always sew on the

right sleeve first on a jacket or it will bring bad luck to do the left one first. If you hear the sound of the cuckoo from the right it will be a lucky year – so of course if the sound comes from the left it’s unlucky. If your right eye twitches you will see a friend, if it’s your left eye you’ll meet an enemy. I don’t know if it’s superstition or for some other reason, but if you are left-handed in Las Vegas, you will not land any job as a card- dealer. There is another category which must get a mention in any article on left versus right; like it says in that beer ad; “it doesn’t have to be A or B, there’s always C.” The C of this debate is the lucky ambidextrous ones who can use left or right hand with equal facility. This has to be a great advantage and I remember squash players such as Anne Doyle and Dick Whelehan who kept changing the racquet from one hand to the other during a rally. I wonder which hand of God will they sit on?!!

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Multi Listing or Sole Agents? When selling a property, there seems to be so much to think about. Are your papers in order? Is the house ready to show a potential purchaser? What do we do with our pets? How can we make the move easier with children? But more importantly, where do we start? These are all great questions, but the main one I come across everyday is whether to list the property with just one Real Estate Agent, or list with multiple Agents. If you were happy with the Real Estate Agent you’ve chosen to begin this journey with, then you shouldn’t feel like you need to work with anyone else. If you experience that thought of “I must inform everyone that my property is for sale,” then you obviously don’t have much faith in the Agent you have chosen. Think about it! Why choose them in the first place if you’re seeking an alternative? The one agent you choose should know your home inside out, but enlisting numerous agents at the same time may not allow them to fully concentrate on your home. You can’t blame them, it’s so time consuming just making sure the price they have on your home is the same as every other agent is a full time job in itself. I know I get frustrated when I go to buy say, a new television. The salespeople don’t inform us the consumers, of all the features, but they still sell them because we the consumer,go in the store wanting to buy it. Well it’s the same concept with selling houses. If your agent knows your home well enough, with just one phone call from a potential buyer, they should be able to recall the street, features of the home and most importantly the price. With a Sole Agent, they do work harder to sell the home because they’re the ones doing all of the marketing and not sitting back relying on the expertise of others.You’ll probably

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find they’ll have a larger advertising budget and company Euros to match it, means gaining greater exposure to the largest number of buyers. See how they’re the ones doing all of the leg work, informing everyone about their New Listing? They can’t rely on other Agents selling it on their behalf. Not only is their commission on the line, but their reputation too. Another upside to being with one agent is you know exactly who has your house keys. They are the only ones accountable for accessing your home. So whether you decide to go “solo” or “multi”, choosing the right Real Estate Agent should make the complete selling experience as stress free as possible. If you think its expensive hiring a professional to sell your home, try hiring an amateur! Think property? Think us, because life’s complicated enough!See our advert in the centre pages of this newspaper. www.homes4u.es

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MATTERS

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– by Dave Diggle, International Financial Adviser

he Common Reporting Standard (CRS) is an information standard for the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) developed by the Organisation for Economic Co‐operation and Development (OECD). The information is shared with the jurisdiction in which the relevant person is tax resident. Each participating country will annually automatically exchange with the other country the following information for each reportable account: 1. The name, address, taxpayer identification number and date and place of birth of each reportable person; 2. The account number; 3. The name and identifying number of the reporting financial institution; 4. The account balance or value as of the end of the relevant calendar or, if the account was closed during such year or period, the amount at date of closure. This together with the 720 Hacienda Declaration could have significant consequences for anyone not fully declaring their foreign assets. Below are the participating countries and the effective date when they will be automatically sharing information with each other. There are 54 nations currently participating with a further minimum of 47 due to participate in 2018. Those already participating include all EU countries, British Virgin Islands, Guernsey, Jersey, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Luxembourg, Ireland, Spain, and United Kingdom. Remember the days when we all had a bit of privacy? Well, they have gone so we all had better get used to it !

Luckily, our investment products are packaged in a way to offer significant savings with regards to income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax whilst producing a good return. So whilst the information can be exchanged between financial institutions, there is no need to worry with our investment products as it all taken care of. This is the future of finance. It's not hard, and it's not complicated, it's just necessary.

If you need help, please call me. Blacktower Financial Management (International) Limited are here to suggest the correct investment solution for your family circumstances and your risk profile. Regulation rules DO NOT allow us to place you outside of your comfort zone, so even if you are very cautious in nature, we will only recommend something appropriate for you, and nothing more and that is my guarantee! We are here to give you impartial, independent investment and financial advice (minimum investment just £20,000 / €25,000). Call me direct on 615 607 278 or e‐mail dave.diggle@blacktowerfm.com The Blacktower Group has been established from the UK for 31 years and offering sound, independent advice. Dave Diggle C.A.T., DipFA, (Based in Costa Blanca South) Main office: Edificio Palau III, local 7, Javea 03730, Alicante, Spain), Volunteer Accountant to the Associacion Elche Children's Care Home.

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Torrevieja’s directory of who to contact and how ■ SUZANNE O’CONNELL suzanne@costablancapeople.com

It can be difficult to know which department or which organisation to contactwhen you want to report something, ask a question or receive information. Here’s Costa Blanca People’s mini directory of who you should contact in Torrevieja. Where a telephone number is given be prepared that there might not be an English speaker available. It is better if you can make the call with a Spanish speaker. However, if you email you are usually able to do this in English as it is easier for organisations to translate. The message that the town hall would like to communicate is PLEASE LET US KNOW. Here’s how you can do it.

Street lights If you have lights that aren’t working then it is important that this is reported as soon as possible. Burglars love unlit areas and it’s also potentially dangerous for people who can lose their footing at night. You can report faulty streetlights to the email alumbrado@torrevieja.eu. Please remember to let them know clearly exactly which are the faulty lights as they can’t tell during daylight hours. Let them know the street and the house number where applicable.

Dumping large items

Suspicious person or vehicle Please call 112 immediately if you have concerns. The number 112 is the Spanish emergency number. It has the benefit of having someone speaking your language at the end of the phone. They will redirect the call to the correct area and office and you will have had opportunity to explain what you have seen. The bogus gas men are a good example of people that the authorities want to hear about. These people claim to be representatives of a gas company who have come to check your gas installations. If you haven’t been contacted by your provider previously to arrange this visit, then beware. If you do believe that you have been approached by a bogus tradesman,

again you can call 112. It is better to be over cautious than to hold back. The nearest car in your area will be dispatched whether it is a local police car or Guardia Civil. It therefore guarantees the fastest action.

Processionary caterpillars If you spot some of the lethal processionary caterpillars or their cotton wool like nests on a pine tree in any public park or garden then you should email jardinesdetorrevieja@gmail.com or call 965 715 607. They have the contract to deal with this annoying pest that can cause serious breathing difficulties for dogs and other animals. Unfortunately if the caterpillars are on your own private land or that of the community then you must contact a private pest control company to deal with it.

Illegal dumping If you suspect that someone is fly tipping their waste somewhere they shouldn’t or is a gardening business using public recycling containers please contact Carlos on cgonzalez@torrevieja.eu. The illegal dumping of waste causes problems for households wishing to use the facilities that are meant for them. The town hall is aware that some communities have asked for more recycling containers and they are aiming to provide these as soon as possible.

What’s going on Whether you are visiting Torrevieja or live here, your local Tourist Information

Officehas useful information to help you enjoy the town and its surrounding area. It has pamphlets, leaflets and guides that can tell you about local events, things to see and places to go. The staff in the office speakdifferent languages and have a variety of information at their finger tips. You can call them on 965 703 433 or email torrevieja@touristinfo.net

To get a Bus Pass To get a bus pass you need to be on the padrón and for this, in Torrevieja, you must be a resident and have obtained your residencia. If you do qualify than you can obtain it from the Agencia de Desarrollo Local (ADL) on Avenida de Las Habaneras which is the building next to the Guardia Civil police station at the top of Torrevieja. The building is open from 9am until 2pm.

Lost or abandoned dog If you find yourself in possession of a lost animal then you should take it to a local vet to see ifit is chipped. You can alert the local police about dogs running lose on 96 570 53 26 but ask a Spanish speaker to make the call. You can also alert local volunteers about a lost or found pet by messaging Concejalía deProtección Animal de Torrevieja on their Facebook page. It is useful if you can take a picture of the animal to put on the page too.

Care concerns If you or a neighbour are having difficulties with access, disability or care you can try contacting the Bienester Social in Torrevieja on 966 706 666. You can also email

serviciossociales@torrevieja.euThere are ways in which you can access support and if this is a possibility they will let you know and you can meet with them. You will need to take a translator.

Consumer concerns Most people are aware that if they have a problem with a local shop or business they can ask to complete Las hojasde reclamaciones. This complaints book enables you to lodge a complaint for further investigation. However, not every business has one of these and if you are dissatisfied with a service or are having problems with a company who does not have one then you can register your complaint by calling OMIC,the office for consumer protection, on 966 190 585 or you can email consumo.omic@torrevieja.eu.

AMICS – international residents and immigration AMICS is the local office in Torrevieja than can help answer your questions about the documentation and processes surrounding living in Spain as an immigrant. You can email them at amics@torrevieja.eu or call 965 705 243. The office is located in the Plaza de Capdepon, where the old Tourist Information Office used to be. It is open from Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm and on Wednesdays 3pm to 5pm. Many of these numbers and further information about other departments and organisations are included on the town hall’s website: http://torrevieja.es/sal/index.aspx

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We often see many different large items abandoned next to the bins to be

collected. However, this is not only unsightly but is also potentially dangerous and illegal. On occasions mirrors or other glass items are left there, broken and dangerous for both children and animals. Please behave responsibly. If you wish to throw out a large item such as a piece of old furniture or domestic ware please contact Acciona (the refuse collecting organisation) first and inform them before leaving it out on the street. Acciona can be contacted by emailing acciona.torrevieja@gmail.com. You can also call them on 966 702 390. Their offices are open from 9am until 2pm and from 4pm until 7pm (except Fridays). Not many people are aware that you can in fact be fined for leaving large items on the street.

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Quesada, one bed mid terrace bungalow, south facing, cul de sac location, fully furnished, air con hot and cold, outside terrace and garden all for 48,000 euros, equal to 41,000 UK sterling. Local amenities of supermarket, bars and shops all walking distance away.

Los Montesinos, two properties, one 4 bed, 2 bath, other, 3 bed, 2 bath, all on one plot, swimming pool, jacuuzi, outside bar, BBQ, stables, paddock, all walking distance to Los Montesinos small town and schools. ideal for two families, can only be described as immaculate properties, sensibly priced at 395,000 euros for both. Further details and over 50 photos in office.

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to o h p ng i t i a Aw Los Montesinos, delightfull finca, 3 beds, 3 baths, pool, garage, designor kitchen, walking distance to Montesinos, approx. 500m plot, further land available. This property is presented immaculately, ideal residential home and or holiday home. Located within a small area of 6 other properties, of which all are residents.

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Quesada, next door to the famous Harrys Bar, 1 bed apartment, fully furnished, ready to move into tonight, ground floor, Municipal swimming pool next door, large car park, excellent views, air con hot and cold all for 27,500 euros, equal to 23,500 sterling. Absolute bargian. Would rent out at 240 or 250 euros amonth, over 10% return on your money!!!!!!!!! Or simple economic holiday home for not a lot of money?

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to o h p ng i t i a Aw La Finca Golf ground floor apartment with 2 beds, 2 baths, superb location enjoying first line to the 5th Fairway, and totally amazing views for over 20 miles for 180 degrees. Presented in immaculate order within a gated community and the communal pool very close by. Designor kitchen, air con hot and cold, private parking, a true golfers delight with excellent rental potential or simply residential use for those who appreciate magnificient views.

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Sleeping with the enemy They keep showing the insipid ‘Pretty Woman,’ don’t they? But we almost

never see a repeat of a much more important Julia Roberts film, ‘Sleeping with the Enemy’ – which portrays the jealous husband and the terrible damage wrought upon an innocent wife. I know about it, because I am married to such a lady, whose previous husband beat her, locked her in the house, and eventually went within an ace of taking her life. She stayed with him ‘for the sake of the children’ – a mistake she now acknowledges, and one repeated endlessly. There has been

a spate of domestic violence here in Spain, which it is tempting to think of as a nation which breeds machismo and downtrodden women. (Ever seen Lorca’s ‘The House of Bernarda Alba?’) In fact, though I don’t have the statistics to hand, Britain currently fares worse than Spain in this respect, on a per capita basis, and, whilst the

incidence of such crimes is horrible, Spain is no worse than most other

countries, and many of the acts are perpetrated, in fact, by immigrants. What, then, can be done? Clearly better protection for women is needed. Although by no means all deaths and serious incidents follow on from previous official complaints, such denuncias should be taken much more seriously, and be followed by orders of restraint, forbidding not only contact, but any approach within, say, 100 kilometres – enforced by electronic surveillance devices. And any physical attacks should attract a lengthy prison sentence – my wife’s ex spent only three months in a cell after stabbing her in the back with a kitchen knife, because her doctor wouldn’t let him accompany her into his surgery! Her son’s prompt action saved her life. All the silent vigils, manifestations, and so forth do little to help – what is needed is real justice, better policing, and, at the very root, better education. Malcolm Palmer

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR If you are a victim of domestic violence in Spain, you can call 016 for free (it will not show up on your phone bill but you must delete it manually from your call log if you have concerns about your abuser accessing your device). By calling 016, you get help in English (as well as many other languages). Every six minutes, a female victim of domestic violence calls the 016 service seeking help. Last year, the figures showed a record high of 85,318 women calling the helpline.

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The 8th Annual Costa Blanca People Culinary Awards LAST CHANCE FOR NOMINATIONS The 2017 Costa Blanca People Culinary Awards are broken into a number of categories:

or the eighth consecutive year, Costa Blanca restaurants are in line to receive a prized

accolade which celebrates all that is good about the dining scene in Spain. The 2017 Costa Blanca People Culinary Awards recognize excellence in the local dining industry, offering restaurateurs a standard to strive for, and diners a gauge by which to choose their eatery. Fresh ingredients, imaginative recipes and mouth watering menus from around the world are available to

diners in the Costa Blanca region. We are spoiled for choice when it comes to lunch menus, evening

meals and even a quick and tasty snack. With so much on offer, it can be a minefield choosing a restaurant or café that suits your needs. The Costa Blanca People Culinary Awards are a mark of excellence which diners can rely upon to guide them to a quality restaurant. Managing Director of the Costa Blanca People, Claire Richards, said “Last year’s Costa Blanca People

Culinary Awards were a runaway success with hundreds of nominations received for restaurants and chefs up and down the Costa Blanca. The atmosphere the awards ceremony created was electric – people were cheering and clapping and up on their feet for our winners, the attitude was positive and uplifting and everyone had a good night. Now in their eighth year, the Costa Blanca People Culinary Awards are a hot topic within the industry and 2017’s Awards will serve as a great platform for bar and restaurant suppliers and servicers to promote themselves directly to restaurant owners in a friendly and upbeat environment.” Claire continued, “We feel that having such a benchmark will really help consumers in choosing excellent restaurants. For restaurateurs, the winning of a Culinary Award will boost morale for staff and owners, and will offer restaurants a tangible ‘seal of approval’ which they can strive to win again and again as the years go on.”

Best Newcomer (open less than 12 months) Best Indian Restaurant Best European/International Restaurant Best Cafe/Bar/Pub Food Best Sunday Roast Best Fast Food Outlet Best Menu del Dia/Noche Best Fine Dining Best Chef Front of House Award for Outstanding Service Once nominations have been processed and the finalists chosen, a panel of judges will begin reviewing each restaurant in secret before a grand gala dinner where the winners will be announced. The closing date for nominations for the Costa Blanca People Culinary Awards is March 17th. You can download a nomination form from www.CostaBlancaPeople.com or alternatively, many restaurants have taken the initiative and have copies of the nomination forms available on site – in case you feel the urge to nominate them for an award! If you think your favourite restaurant should be in the running too, then get nominating!

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Shades of Blue (2017) 6.8

Designated Survivor (2017) 8.0

Harlee Santos, a single mother New York police oﬃcer, is forced to work in the FBI’s anti‐corruption task force whilst dealing with her own ﬁnancial problems.

A low‐level Cabinet member becomes President of the United States after a catastrophic attack kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession. Creator: David Guggenheim Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Natascha McElhone, Adan Canto

Creator: Adi Hasak Stars: Jennifer Lopez, Ray Liotta, Hampton Fluker, Sarah Jeﬀery

American Crime (2017) 7.7 The lives of the participants in a trial with signiﬁcant racial motives are forever changed during the legal process. Creator: John Ridley Stars: Felicity Huﬀman, Timothy Hutton, Regina King

Hap & Leonard (2016) 7.3 Set in the 1980s, Hap and Leonard is a darkly comic swamp noir of two best friends, one femme fatale, a crew of washed up revolutionaries, a pair of murderous psycho killers, some lost loot, and the fuzz. Creators: Nick Damici, Jim Mickle Stars: James Purefoy, Michael Kenneth Williams, Jimmi Simpson

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Flog it! Trade Secrets Fugitives Money for Nothing The Big Painting Challenge Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics The Super League Show Coast Building Dream Homes Channel Patrol Australia with Simon Reeve The Hunt Bargain Hunt Eggheads The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food The Best of British Takeaways Back to the Land with Kate Humble 1066: A Year to Conquer England Inside No 9 Newsnight The Secrets of Your Food Meet the Lords SAS: Rogue Warriors Further Back in Time for Dinner Royal Recipes This is BBC Two

Soccer AM: The Best Bits 2016/17 Spanish Football Gold Football Gold WWE SmackDown! Premier League Review Football Gold Soccer AM: The Best Bits 2016/17 Football Gold Premier League Review Fight Night Fight Night Intl Premier League Review Premier League 100 Club Premier League 100 Club Premier League Review Scottish Football Round Up Football Gold Gillette Soccer Special 2016/17 La Liga World Scottish Football Round Up Football Gold Premier League Review Premier League 100 Club La Liga World Boxing Gold Darts Gold The Premier League Years Premier League Review Premier League 100 Club Spanish Football Gold Spanish Football Gold

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E4 6.00am 7.00am 7.20am 8.05am 8.35am 9.05am 10.00am 11.00am 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 12.35am 1.00am 2.05am 3.05am 4.00am 4.50am 5.15am 5.35am 5.55am

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Animal House Futurama Hawaii Five-0 Police Ten Animal House Nothing to Declare A Town Called Eureka NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Road Wars Futurama Modern Family Modern Family Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Supergirl The Flash Hawaii Five-0 A League of Their Own The Force: Essex Road Wars NCIS: Los Angeles Police Ten Wild Vets Wild Vets Animal House Animal House Futurama

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Channel 4 6.00am 7.00am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.00am 9.35am 10.05am 10.35am 11.05am 12.00pm 1.00pm 1.05pm 2.05pm 3.10pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.55pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.35pm 12.35am 1.30am 2.20am 2.50am 3.15am 3.45am 4.40am 5.35am 6.05am

Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Countdown King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News A New Life in the Sun Posh Pawn Countdown Fifteen to One Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Political Slot The Secret Life of the Zoo Mutiny Catastrophe This is Us Gogglebox Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA KOTV Boxing Weekly Gillette World Sport Mobil 1 The Grid Building the Dream Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Four in a Bed Fifteen to One

BBC 4 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am

ITV3

100 Days Weird Nature Timewatch Natural World The Bridges That Built London with Dan Cruickshank Calculating Ada: The Countess of Computing A Day in the Life of Andy Warhol Al Murray’s Great British Spy Movies Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth The Bridges That Built London with Dan Cruickshank This is BBC Four

Channel 5 6.10am

Divine Designs

6.35am

Wildlife SOS

7.00am

Pip Ahoy!

7.10am

Lily’s Driftwood Bay

7.20am

Little Princess

7.30am

Paw Patrol

7.45am

Bob the Builder

7.55am

Fireman Sam

8.05am

Thomas and Friends

8.20am

Milkshake Monkey

8.25am

Shimmer and Shine

8.35am

Noddy: Toyland Detective

8.50am

Paw Patrol

9.05am

Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom

9.15am

Digby Dragon

9.30am

Peppa Pig

9.40am

Peppa Pig

9.50am

Wissper

10.00am

Toot the Tiny Tugboat

10.15am

The Wright Stuff

12.15pm

GPs: Behind Closed Doors

1.10pm

5 News Lunchtime

1.15pm

The Great British Benefits Handout

2.15pm

Home and Away

2.45pm

Neighbours

3.20pm

NCIS: Los Angeles

4.20pm

Stranger in the House

6.00pm

5 News at 5

6.30pm

Neighbours

7.00pm

Home and Away

7.30pm

5 News Tonight

8.00pm

Inside King’s Cross: The Railway

9.00pm

Inside Buckingham Palace

10.00pm

Secrets of the National Trust

11.00pm

Cleopatra’s Dangerous Liaisons

1.05am

Secrets of the Egyptian Pyramids

2.00am

Super Casino

with Alan Titchmarsh

4.10am

Climbing the Property Ladder

5.00am

Now That’s Funny!

5.45am

House Doctor

6.10am

Divine Designs

6.35am

Wildlife SOS

More 4

7.00am

You’re Only Young Twice

9.55am

Car S.O.S

7.25am

Heartbeat

10.55am

Come Dine with Me

8.25am

Where the Heart is

11.25am

Come Dine with Me

9.30am

The Royal

12.00pm

Come Dine with Me

10.30am

Judge Judy

12.30pm

Come Dine with Me

11.00am

Judge Judy

1.05pm

Come Dine with Me

11.30am

Judge Judy

1.35pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

11.55am

Inspector Morse

2.40pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

2.05pm

Heartbeat

3.45pm

Time Team

3.10pm

The Royal

4.50pm

Time Team

4.15pm

Where the Heart is

5.55pm

Car S.O.S

5.20pm

You’re Only Young Twice

6.55pm

The Supervet

5.55pm

Doctor at Large

7.55pm

The Supervet

6.25pm

On the Buses

8.55pm

Grand Designs

6.55pm

Heartbeat

10.00pm

Homes by the Med

8.00pm

Murder, She Wrote

11.00pm

Millionaires' Mansions

9.00pm

Midsomer Murders

12.05am

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

11.00pm

A Touch of Frost

1.05am

Big Fat Gypsy Weddings

1.10am

Inspector Morse

2.10am

Homes by the Med

3.15am

ITV3 Nightscreen

3.15am

Millionaires’ Mansions

3.30am

Teleshopping

4.15am

8 Out of 10 Cats

ITV4 7.00am 7.55am 8.55am 9.25am 10.30am 12.00pm 1.05pm 1.35pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.40pm 3.10pm 3.40pm 4.45pm 5.55pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 10.25pm 11.30pm 12.30am 1.30am 1.35am 2.55am 3.45am 4.00am

Gunsmoke The Saint Hogan’s Heroes The Professionals ITV Racing: The Opening Show Gunsmoke Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas The Car Chasers Snooker v Darts Hogan’s Heroes Hogan’s Heroes Ironside The Professionals The Saint Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas FA Youth Cup Live Benidorm Lethal Weapon Jaws 2 FYI Daily Jaws 2 The Football Mavericks ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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BBC1 7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.15pm 4.15pm 4.45pm 5.30pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 12.15am 12.45am 1.45am 3.15am 3.20am

Breakfast The Housing Enforcers Homes Under the Hammer Fugitives Dom on the Spot Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Doctor Blake Mysteries Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show The Sheriffs are Coming The Real Marigold Hotel BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Peter Kay’s Car Share A Question of Sport Who Do You Think You Are? Line of Duty Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

BBC2 7.00am 7.30am 8.15am 9.00am 10.00am 12.00pm 12.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.15pm 5.15pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.15am 1.15am 2.15am 3.15am 4.15am

ITV2 7.00am 7.25am 8.15am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.35am 11.25am 12.25pm 1.25pm 1.55pm 3.00pm 3.50pm 4.55pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.05pm 12.25am 12.55am 1.25am 1.50am 2.20am 3.15am 6.45am

You’ve Been Framed! Who’s Doing the Dishes? The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale You’ve Been Framed! You’ve Been Framed! Psych Scorpion Who’s Doing the Dishes? Emmerdale You’ve Been Framed! The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder You’ve Been Framed! You’ve Been Framed! You’ve Been Framed! You’ve Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men The 40 Year Old Virgin FYI Daily The 40 Year Old Virgin Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! The Vampire Diaries Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen

Bravetown

9.10am

Awkward Sexy People

11.05am

Get a Job

12.40pm

The Lego Batman Movie: Special

1.10pm

Warcraft

3.25pm

Bravetown

5.35pm 7.25pm 9.00pm 11.10pm

Maggie’s Plan Get a Job Warcraft The Commune

1.10am

Awkward Sexy People

2.55am

Anna

4.40am

Maggie’s Plan

6.30am

Fences: Special

Flog it! Trade Secrets Fugitives Money for Nothing Sicily: Wonder of the Mediterranean Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Two Tribes Beat the Brain Building Dream Homes Channel Patrol Australia with Simon Reeve The Hunt Bargain Hunt Eggheads The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food Antiques Road Trip The House That £100k Built Incredible Medicine: Dr Weston’s Casebook Mock the Week Newsnight Brexit: Britain’s Biggest Deal 1066: A Year to Conquer England The Lake District: A Wild Year Natural World This is BBC Two

ITV1 7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 1.55pm 2.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.25pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.15am 1.15am 1.40am 4.00am 4.50am 6.05am

Sky Sports 1 7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.15pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.15pm 4.30pm 4.45pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Experience Premier League Legends Premier League Legends Premier League 100 Club Premier League 100 Club The Premier League Years Premier League Review Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Premier League Legends Premier League Legends Spanish Football Gold Spanish Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Premier League Review ATP Masters 1000- Indian Wells Live ATP Masters 1000-Indian Wells

7.00am 7.20am 8.05am 8.35am 9.05am 10.00am 11.00am 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am 2.00am 3.05am 3.50am 4.35am 5.00am 5.20am 5.45am 6.05am

Suburgatory Charmed Coach Trip Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Baby Daddy Charmed How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother Last Man Standing The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Timeless Supernatural The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory First Dates Hotel Celebs Go Dating Timeless Supernatural Rude Tube Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl Charmed

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

Television: Wed. 15th March

CostaBlancaPeople 14th - 20th March 2017

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London ITV Racing Live Celebrity Home Secrets The Chase ITV News London Party Political Broadcast by the Liberal Democrats ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Little Big Shots Benidorm The Nightly Show with Davina Mccall ITV News ITV News London UEFA Champions League Highlights The Nightly Show with Davina Mccall Jackpot247 1000 Heartbeats ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show

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

Hawaii Five-0 Police Ten Animal House Nothing to Declare A Town Called Eureka NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Road Wars Futurama Modern Family Modern Family Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons MacGyver The Blacklist NCIS: Los Angeles A League of Their Own The Force: Essex Road Wars NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 Wild Vets Animal House Animal House Futurama

7.00am

Channel 4

Channel 5

7.00am

Countdown

7.00am

7.45am

King of Queens

7.10am

Lily’s Driftwood Bay

8.10am

King of Queens

7.20am

Little Princess

7.30am

Paw Patrol

7.45am

Bob the Builder

8.35am

King of Queens

9.00am

Everybody Loves Raymond

Pip Ahoy!

9.35am

Everybody Loves Raymond

10.05am

Frasier

7.55am

Fireman Sam

10.35am

Frasier

8.05am

Thomas and Friends

11.05am

Undercover Boss USA

8.20am

Milkshake Monkey

12.00pm

Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA

8.25am

Shimmer and Shine

1.00pm

Channel 4 News

8.35am

Noddy: Toyland Detective

1.05pm

A New Life in the Sun

8.50am

Paw Patrol

2.05pm

Posh Pawn

3.10pm

Countdown

4.00pm

Fifteen to One

5.00pm 6.00pm

9.05am

Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom

9.15am

Digby Dragon

Sun, Sea and Selling Houses

9.30am

Peppa Pig

Couples Come Dine with Me

9.40am

Peppa Pig

7.00pm

The Simpsons

9.50am

Wissper

7.30pm

Hollyoaks

10.00am

Toot the Tiny Tugboat

8.00pm

Channel 4 News

10.15am

The Wright Stuff

8.55pm

The Political Slot

12.15pm

GPs: Behind Closed Doors

9.00pm

Hidden Restaurants

1.10pm

5 News Lunchtime

1.15pm

The Gadget Show Home and Away

with Michel Roux Jr 10.00pm

The Royal House of Windsor

11.00pm

Mystery of the Man on the Moor

2.15pm

12.00am

24 Hours in A and E

2.45pm

Neighbours

1.00am

Mutiny

3.20pm

NCIS

2.00am

The Lost Lotus: Restoring a Race Car

4.20pm

Deadly Suspicion

2.55am

Cyrus

6.00pm

5 News at 5

4.25am

The Supervet

6.30pm

Neighbours

5.20am

Shipping Wars

6.05am

Phil Spencer: Secret Agent

BBC 4

7.00pm

Home and Away

7.30pm

5 News Tonight

8.00pm

The Search for Atlantis

9.00pm

GPs: Behind Closed Doors

100 Days

10.00pm

Nightmare Tenants

8.30pm

Reel History of Britain

11.00pm

Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

9.00pm

Lost Land of the Volcano

12.05am

The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door

10.00pm

Pedalling Dreams: The Raleigh Story

1.05am

Benefits

11.00pm

Time Shift

2.00am

Super Casino

12.00am

Digging for Britain

4.10am

Climbing the Property Ladder

1.00am

Imagine...

2.15am

Wild China

5.00am

Now That’s Funny!

8.00pm

3.15am

Britain on Film

5.45am

House Doctor

3.45am

Pedalling Dreams: The Raleigh Story

6.10am

Divine Designs

4.45am

This is BBC Four

6.35am

Wildlife SOS

You’re Only Young Twice

9.55am

Car S.O.S

7.25am

Heartbeat

10.55am

Come Dine with Me

8.25am

Where the Heart is

11.25am

Come Dine with Me

9.30am

The Royal

12.00pm

Come Dine with Me

10.30am

Judge Judy

12.30pm

Come Dine with Me

11.00am

Judge Judy

1.05pm

Come Dine with Me

11.30am

Judge Judy

1.35pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

2.40pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

3.45pm

Time Team

4.50pm

Time Team

5.55pm

Car S.O.S

6.55pm

The Supervet

7.00am 7.10am 8.05am 8.55am 9.25am 10.30am 12.00pm 1.05pm 1.35pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 3.35pm 4.05pm 5.10pm 6.10pm 7.10pm 7.40pm 8.05pm 8.35pm 9.00pm

Sporting Funnies Gunsmoke The Saint Hogan’s Heroes The Professionals ITV Racing: The Opening Show Gunsmoke Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas The Saint Hogan’s Heroes Hogan’s Heroes Ironside The Professionals The Saint Counting Cars Counting Cars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars World Superbike Championship Highlights GoldenEye FYI Daily GoldenEye Lethal Weapon RoboCop 3 FYI Daily RoboCop 3 British Touring Car Crashes and Smashes ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

ITV3

11.55am

Inspector Morse

2.05pm

Heartbeat

More 4

3.10pm

The Royal

4.15pm

Where the Heart is

5.15pm

You’re Only Young Twice

5.50pm

Doctor at Large

6.20pm

On the Buses

7.55pm

The Supervet

6.55pm

Heartbeat

8.55pm

Grand Designs

8.00pm

Murder, She Wrote

10.00pm

The Descendants

9.00pm

Lewis

12.15am

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

11.00pm

A Touch of Frost

1.20am

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

1.10am

Inspector Morse

2.25am

Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA

3.10am

ITV3 Nightscreen

3.25am

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

3.30am

Teleshopping

4.25am

Food Unwrapped

ITV4

10.05pm 11.10pm 11.15pm 12.45am 1.45am 2.45am 2.50am 3.45am 3.50am 4.00am

Television: Thurs. 16th March BBC1

7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.15pm 4.15pm 4.45pm 5.30pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 12.45am 1.30am 1.35am

BBC2

Breakfast The Housing Enforcers Homes Under the Hammer Fugitives Dom on the Spot Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Doctor Blake Mysteries Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show EastEnders Shop Well for Less Britain on the Fiddle BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Question Time This Week Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

7.00am 7.30am 8.15am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.15pm 5.15pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.15am 1.15am 1.40am 2.40am 3.25am

ITV2 7.00am 7.25am 8.15am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.55am 11.25am 12.20pm 1.25pm 1.55pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.50pm 4.55pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am 1.30am 2.00am 2.30am 3.20am 6.50am

7.00am 7.30am 8.00am 9.00am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 45.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am 1.30am 4.30am 5.00am 6.00am 6.30am 6.45am

Sky Movies Premiere Maggie’s Plan

9.00am

Warcraft

11.10am

The Top Ten Show 2017

11.25am

Awkward Sexy People

1.20pm

Get a Job

2.55pm

Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies

4.30pm

The Great Wall: Special

5.00pm

ITV1 7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 1.55pm 2.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.15am 1.15am 1.40am 4.00am 4.25am 6.05am

Sky Sports 1

You’ve Been Framed! Who’s Doing the Dishes? The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale Coronation Street Psych Below Deck Below Deck Who’s Doing the Dishes? Emmerdale Coronation Street You’ve Been Framed! The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder You’ve Been Framed! You’ve Been Framed! You’ve Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Release the Hounds Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Release the Hounds Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen

7.00am

Flog it! Trade Secrets Fugitives Money for Nothing Welcome to Hull - City of Culture 2017 Great British Railway Journeys Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Two Tribes Beat the Brain Building Dream Homes Channel Patrol Ireland with Simon Reeve The Hunt Bargain Hunt Eggheads The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food Antiques Road Trip The Great Pottery Throw Down The Last Kingdom Match of the Day Newsnight Top Gear Top Gear: Extra Gear The Real Marigold Hotel Royal Recipes This is BBC Two

Maggie’s Plan

6.50pm

Warcraft

9.00pm

Get a Job

10.35pm

Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies

12.05am

Bravetown

2.15am

The Commune

4.15am

Awkward Sexy People

6.10am

The Top Ten Show 2017

6.30am

The Lego Batman Movie: Special

Live ATP Masters 1000-Indian Wells Football Gold WWE SmackDown! Premier League Legends Barclays Premier League World Premier League 100 Club The Premier League Years Football’s Greatest Great Sporting Moments Premier League Legends Premier League Legends Spanish Football Gold Football Gold Football’s Greatest Football’s Greatest Premier League 100 Club Premier League 100 Club Barclays Premier League World Premier League Legends Live Premier League Darts Premier League Match Pack La Liga Show Barclays Premier League World Premier League Match Pack Premier League 100 Club Premier League Darts Premier League Match Pack Sporting Heroes Premier League 100 Club Spanish Football Gold Spanish Football Gold

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London ITV Racing Live Celebrity Home Secrets The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale NHS: Crisis on the Frontline? Tonight Emmerdale Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule Prime Suspect 1973 The Nightly Show with Davina Mccall ITV News ITV News London UEFA Europa League Highlights The Late Debate Jackpot247 NHS: Crisis on the Frontline? Tonight ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show

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

E4 7.00am 7.20am 8.05am 8.35am 9.05am 10.00am 11.00am 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 3.55am 4.45am 5.10am 5.30am 5.50am 6.15am

CostaBlancaPeople 14th - 20th March 2017

Hawaii Five-0 Road Wars Police Ten Animal House Nothing to Declare A Town Called Eureka NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 NCIS: Los Angeles Futurama Modern Family Modern Family Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons DC’s Legends of Tomorrow A League of Their Own Stan Lee’s Lucky Man Sport’s Funniest Moments The Force: Essex Road Wars NCIS: Los Angeles Police Ten Police Ten Wild Vets Animal House Animal House Futurama

7.00am 7.25am 8.25am 9.30am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 11.55am 2.05pm 3.10pm 4.15pm 5.20pm 5.55pm 6.20pm 6.55pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 1.10am 3.15am 3.30am

You’re Only Young Twice Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Inspector Morse Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is You’re Only Young Twice Doctor at Large On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat Rosemary and Thyme A Touch of Frost Inspector Morse ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

SOAP UPDATE

Eastenders Mick gets a shock. Kush makes matters worse for himself. Stacey offers some advice to Max about his family.

Channel 4

Emmerdale Robert learns the truth. Zak takes action. Doug worries for his family. Robert turns to the bottle. Zak and Lisa sling mud at each other. Jimmy and Bob visit Ashley.

Channel 5

7.00am

Countdown

7.00am

7.45am

King of Queens

7.10am

Lily’s Driftwood Bay

8.10am

King of Queens

7.20am

Little Princess

7.30am

Paw Patrol

7.45am

Bob the Builder

8.35am

King of Queens

9.00am

Everybody Loves Raymond

9.35am

Everybody Loves Raymond

Pip Ahoy!

10.05am

Frasier

7.55am

10.35am

Frasier

8.05am

Thomas and Friends

11.05am

Undercover Boss USA

8.20am

Milkshake Monkey

12.00pm

Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA

8.25am

Shimmer and Shine

1.00pm

Channel 4 News

8.35am

Noddy: Toyland Detective

1.05pm

A New Life in the Sun

8.50am

Paw Patrol

2.05pm

Posh Pawn

3.10pm

Countdown

4.00pm

Fifteen to One

5.00pm 6.00pm

Fireman Sam

9.05am

Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom

9.15am

Digby Dragon

Sun, Sea and Selling Houses

9.30am

Peppa Pig

Couples Come Dine with Me

9.40am

Peppa Pig

7.00pm

The Simpsons

9.50am

Wissper

7.30pm

Hollyoaks

10.00am

Toot the Tiny Tugboat

8.00pm

Channel 4 News

10.15am

The Wright Stuff

8.55pm

The Political Slot

12.15pm

GPs: Behind Closed Doors

9.00pm

The Supervet

10.00pm

A Very British Hotel

1.10pm

5 News Lunchtime

11.00pm

Extremely British Muslims : The Rules

1.15pm

Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

12.05am

Mystery of the Man on the Moor

2.15pm

Home and Away

1.05am

War Child

2.45pm

Neighbours

2.10am

Rich Dog, Poor Dog

3.20pm

NCIS

3.05am

Sun, Sea and Supersavers

4.20pm

Left for Dead

4.00am

Dispatches

6.00pm

5 News at 5

4.30am

Shipping Wars

6.30pm

Neighbours

5.10am

Phil Spencer: Secret Agent

6.05am

Fifteen to One

BBC 4 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.30am 2.30am 3.05am 3.35am 4.35am

ITV3

Suburgatory Charmed Coach Trip Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Baby Daddy Charmed How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother Last Man Standing The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Gap Year Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory First Dates Hotel Celebs Go Dating Gap Year Rude Tube Rude Tube Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl Charmed

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100 Days Top of the Pops Canals: The Making of a Nation What Do Artists Do All Day? Smile! The Nation’s Family Album On Camera: Photographers at the BBC We’ll Take Manhattan Britain’s Outlaws: Highwaymen, Pirates and Rogues Top of the Pops What Do Artists Do All Day? Smile! The Nation’s Family Album This is BBC Four

7.00pm

Home and Away

7.30pm

5 News Tonight

8.00pm

Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords

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The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door

10.00pm

The Great British Benefits Handout

11.00pm

Celebrity Sex Pod

12.05am

100% Hotter!

1.00am

Super Casino

4.10am

Naughty Toddlers Make You Laugh Out Loud

5.00am

House Doctor

6.10am

Divine Designs

6.35am

Wildlife SOS

More 4 9.55am

Car S.O.S

10.55am

Come Dine with Me

11.25am

Come Dine with Me

12.00pm

Come Dine with Me

12.30pm

Come Dine with Me

1.05pm

Come Dine with Me

1.35pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

2.40pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

3.45pm

Time Team

4.50pm

Time Team

5.55pm

Car S.O.S

6.55pm

The Supervet

7.55pm

The Supervet

8.55pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

Walks with My Dog

11.00pm

24 Hours in A and E

12.10am

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

1.15am

Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA

2.15am

24 Hours in A and E

3.15am

Walks with My Dog

4.15am

8 Out of 10 Cats

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Inside Britain’s Biggest Mosque

5.45am

ITV4 7.00am 7.10am 8.00am 8.55am 9.25am 10.30am 12.00pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 1.55pm 2.25pm 2.55pm 3.25pm 3.55pm 5.00pm 6.05pm 7.05pm 7.35pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.05pm 12.05am 12.10am 1.25am 2.30am 2.35am 3.40am 3.55am 4.00am

Barcelona’s European Glory Gunsmoke The Saint Hogan’s Heroes The Professionals ITV Racing: The Opening Show The Chase Counting Cars Counting Cars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Hogan’s Heroes Hogan’s Heroes Ironside The Professionals The Sweeney Counting Cars Counting Cars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Big Fish Off River Monsters Jaws 2 FYI Daily Jaws 2 6 Bullets FYI Daily 6 Bullets World Cup Top Goalscorers ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

Shop Well for Less BBC 1 - 9.00pm

Alex Jones and Steph McGovern are on a mission to help families change the way they shop without changing their lifestyle. Alex and Steph are in north Wales to meet the Williams family. Katy, Wayne and eight-year-old Holly are living a life of luxury with a home jam-packed with designer brands. Alex and Steph make it their mission to change the family’s ways. They set up a pop-up shop filled with the family’s belongings, which leaves Katy and Wayne shocked. To really challenge them, Alex and Steph take away their usual brands and repackage them. Some are cheaper but others are the same to really put them to the test. Alex and Steph also take away a lot of the family’s luxuries, from expensive nights out to essential hairpieces - even Katy’s beloved Land Rover isn’t safe. But do the shock tactics prove to the Williams that they can spend less and still enjoy the lifestyle they’re accustomed to?

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BBC1 7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.15pm 4.00pm 4.45pm 5.30pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 11.25pm 11.35pm 1.55am 2.55am 3.00am

BBC2

Breakfast The Housing Enforcers Homes Under the Hammer Fugitives Dom on the Spot Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors Moving On Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show A Question of Sport EastEnders Room 101 EastEnders Tracey Ullman’s Show BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest The Real Marigold Hotel Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

7.00am 7.30am 8.15am 9.00am 10.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.15pm 5.15pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.05am 1.05am 2.05am 4.00am 5.00am 6.00am

ITV2 7.00am 7.25am 8.15am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.35am 11.25am 12.20pm 1.25pm 1.55pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.50pm 4.55pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 12.00am 12.30am 12.55am 1.25am 1.55am 2.25am 3.20am 6.50am

Flog it! Trade Secrets Fugitives Money for Nothing Big Dreams Small Spaces Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Two Tribes Beat the Brain Building Dream Homes Channel Patrol Ireland with Simon Reeve The Hunt Bargain Hunt Eggheads The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Gardeners’ World Only Connect Wild Ireland QI Newsnight Robot Wars Geri’s 1990s: My Drive to Freedom A Simple Plan Meet the Lords Britain on the Fiddle This is BBC Two

7.00am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.15pm 4.30pm 4.45pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 11.00pm 1.00am 1.30am 2.00am 3.00am 5.00am 5.30am 6.30am 6.45am

Football Gold WWE Main Event Barclays Premier League World Premier League Match Pack Premier League Darts La Liga Show 2016 Football’s Greatest Great Sporting Moments Barclays Premier League World Premier League Match Pack Spanish Football Gold Spanish Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football’s Greatest Football’s Greatest Premier League 100 Club Premier League Match Pack The Fantasy Football Club Football Live Nxtgen Boxing Premier League 100 Club Premier League Preview 2016/17 The Fantasy Football Club The Premier League Years Premier League Preview 2016/17 The Fantasy Football Club Spanish Football Gold Spanish Football Gold

7.00am 7.20am 8.05am 8.35am 9.05am 10.00am 11.00am 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 12.15am 2.25am 3.30am 4.20am 5.10am 5.30am 5.50am 6.10am

Suburgatory Charmed Coach Trip Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement How I Met Your Mother Charmed How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Last Man Standing Last Man Standing The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Red 2 Sleepy Hollow First Dates Hotel Celebs Go Dating First Dates Abroad Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl Charmed

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies

8.35am

Bravetown

10.45am

Maggie’s Plan Ghostbusters

2.55pm

Warcraft

5.15pm

Bravetown

7.25pm

Get a Job

9.00pm

Ghostbusters

11.00pm

Ghostbusters: Answer the Call

11.15pm

Warcraft

1.20am

Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies

2.45am

Awkward Sexy People

4.25am

The Commune

6.30am

Fences: Special

7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 1.55pm 2.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.15am 1.15am 1.40am 4.00am 4.50am

Sky Sports 1

You’ve Been Framed! Who’s Doing the Dishes? The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale Emmerdale You’ve Been Framed! Psych Below Deck Who’s Doing the Dishes? Emmerdale Emmerdale You’ve Been Framed! The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder You’ve Been Framed! You’ve Been Framed! You’ve Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men American Pie: The Wedding Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! Two and a Half Men Ibiza Weekender Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen

12.45pm

ITV1

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

Hawaii Five-0 Police Ten Animal House Nothing to Declare A Town Called Eureka NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 Football’s Funniest Moments Futurama Modern Family Futurama The Simpsons Modern Family Stan Lee’s Lucky Man The Blacklist A League of Their Own The Force: Essex Road Wars Most Daring Hawaii Five-0 Wild Vets Animal House Animal House Futurama

7.00am 7.25am 8.25am 9.25am 10.30am 10.55am 11.25am 11.50am 2.05pm 3.05pm 4.10pm 5.15pm 5.50pm 6.25pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 10.00pm 12.00am 1.30am 2.30am 2.35am 3.40am 5.30am 6.20am 6.45am

You’re Only Young Twice Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Inspector Morse Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is You’re Only Young Twice Doctor at Large On the Buses Heartbeat Doc Martin Agatha Christie’s Marple Blue Murder The Constant Gardener FYI Daily The Constant Gardener Inspector Morse Rory Bremner’s Great British Views On the Buses ITV3 Nightscreen

SOAP UPDATE Emmerdale Chas returns to a shocking revelation. Carly gets an unexpected offer. Faith is caught in the act.

Coronation Street Steve begs Leanne to do the right thing. Faye is floored by a blast from the past. Daniel's dilemma is academic. Revenge is a dish best served cold for Michelle. Daniel is faced with a dilemma. Gail is thrilled for the happy couple.

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London ITV Racing Live Celebrity Home Secrets The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories Coronation Street Lethal Weapon The Nightly Show with Davina Mccall ITV News ITV News London Play to the Whistle The Nightly Show with Davina Mccall Jackpot247 Storage Hoarders ITV Nightscreen

Channel 4 7.00am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.00am 9.30am 10.05am 10.35am 11.05am 12.00pm 1.00pm 1.05pm 2.05pm 3.10pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 12.55am 1.45am 3.40am 4.10am 5.05am 6.00am 6.55am

Countdown King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News A New Life in the Sun Posh Pawn Countdown Fifteen to One Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Unreported World Scruffts: Britain’s Favourite Dog Gogglebox The Last Leg 8 Out of 10 Cats How’d You Get So Rich? 30 Days of Night Catastrophe Time Crashers Building the Dream Fifteen to One King of Queens

BBC 4 8.00pm 8.30pm 8.50pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.30pm 12.30am 1.30am 1.50am 2.00am 3.30am 4.30am

World News Today Top of the Pops Sounds of the Sixties The Good Old Days Rich Hall’s Countrier Than You The Shires: New Country Country at the BBC Top of the Pops Sounds of the Sixties Rich Hall’s Countrier Than You The Shires: New Country This is BBC Four

9.55am

Car S.O.S

10.55am

Come Dine with Me

11.25am

Come Dine with Me

12.00pm

Come Dine with Me

12.30pm

Come Dine with Me

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Come Dine with Me

1.35pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

2.40pm

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

3.45pm

Time Team

4.50pm

Time Team

5.55pm

Car S.O.S

6.55pm

The Supervet

7.55pm

The Supervet

8.55pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

The Team

11.20pm

24 Hours in A and E

12.25am

24 Hours in A and E

1.25am

Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA

2.25am

Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA

3.20am

24 Hours in A and E

4.25am

Food Unwrapped

Pip Ahoy!

7.10am

Lily’s Driftwood Bay

7.20am

Little Princess

7.30am

Paw Patrol

7.45am

Bob the Builder

7.55am

Fireman Sam

8.05am

Thomas and Friends

8.20am

Milkshake Monkey

8.25am

Shimmer and Shine

8.35am

Noddy: Toyland Detective

8.50am

Paw Patrol

9.05am

Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom

9.15am

Digby Dragon

9.30am

Peppa Pig

9.40am

Peppa Pig

9.50am

Wissper

10.00am

Toot the Tiny Tugboat

10.15am

The Wright Stuff

12.15pm

GPs: Behind Closed Doors

1.10pm

5 News Lunchtime

1.15pm

Benefits Britain: Me and My 14 Kids

2.15pm

Home and Away

2.45pm

Neighbours

3.20pm

NCIS

4.20pm

Patient Killer

6.00pm

5 News at 5

6.30pm

Neighbours

7.00pm

Home and Away

7.30pm

5 News Tonight

8.00pm

The Gadget Show

9.00pm

Tony Robinson’s Coast to Coast

10.00pm

When TV Goes Horribly Wrong

1.00am

Super Casino

4.10am

Maximum Risk

5.45am

House Doctor

6.00am

Teleshopping

6.10am

Divine Designs

6.35am

Wildlife SOS

7.00am 7.10am 8.00am 8.55am 9.25am 10.30am 12.00pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 1.55pm 2.25pm 2.55pm 3.25pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.05pm 7.10pm 7.40pm 8.05pm 8.35pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.05pm 12.45am 1.45am 1.50am 2.55am 3.45am 4.00am

Football Rivalries The Sweeney The Chase Hogan’s Heroes The Professionals ITV Racing: The Opening Show The Chase Counting Cars Counting Cars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Hogan’s Heroes Hogan’s Heroes Ironside The Professionals The Sweeney Counting Cars Counting Cars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Counting Cars Counting Cars Firefox FYI Daily Firefox Get Carter FYI Daily Get Carter Fishing Impossible ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

More 4

1.05pm

ITV4

tv PICK Tracey Ullman’s Show - BBC1 - 10.30 pm

A gallery is opened in the home town of troubled artist Sharon Utley in her name, but who is Stick of Rock Man and what really happened to the pier? Dame Maggie’s vlog tackles a first person shooter video game, Nicola Sturgeon captures Andy Murray, and The Great British Boiled Egg arrives fill the gap on the BBC vacated by Bake Off. Meanwhile, Kay looks into her family tree, and Angela Merkel tires of Brexit negotiations so sets out to see more of London. TracyAnn Oberman, Gwen Taylor and Mark Benton join the regular troupe of performers. Last in the series.

Television: Sat. 18th March BBC1

BBC2

7.00am

Breakfast

7.30am

Blackbeard the Pirate

11.00am

Saturday Kitchen Live

9.10am

Whisky Galore!

12.30pm

Football Focus

10.30am

Coast

1.00pm

BBC News

11.30am

Homes Under the Hammer

1.10pm

Six Nations Rugby Union

12.30pm

Mary Berry Everyday

1.00pm

The Little Paris Kitchen:

ITV1

3.25pm

Six Nations Rugby Union

6.00pm

Escape to the Country

1.30pm

Firecreek

6.40pm

BBC News

3.15pm

Bargain Hunt

6.50pm

Regional News and Weather

4.00pm

Gardeners’ World

7.00pm

Pointless

4.30pm

University Challenge

7.45pm

Let’s Sing and Dance for Comic Relief

5.00pm

Only Connect

9.00pm

Who Dares Wins

5.30pm

Final Score

9.40pm

Casualty

6.30pm

Flog It!

10.30pm

Mrs. Brown’s Boys

7.30pm

Wild Ireland

11.00pm

BBC News

8.30pm

Britain at War

11.20pm

Match of the Day

9.30pm

Dad’s Army

10.00pm

Dame Vera Lynn: Happy 100th Birthday

12.45am

This Country

11.00pm

QI XL

1.10am

My Brother the Devil

11.45pm

True Grit

2.55am

Weather for the Week Ahead

1.30am

Ash Wednesday

3.00am

BBC News

3.00am

This is BBC Two

Cooking with Rachel Khoo

ITV2 7.00am 7.25am 9.55am 12.20pm 1.55pm 3.15pm 4.15pm 4.20pm 5.20pm 6.20pm 6.25pm 7.15pm 8.15pm 8.20pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.05pm 12.25am 12.55am 1.25am 1.55am 2.25am 2.50am 3.45am 4.00am

You’ve Been Framed! Emmerdale Omnibus Coronation Street Omnibus Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway The Voice UK Rumour Has It... FYI Daily Rumour Has It... Nanny McPhee FYI Daily Nanny McPhee Mr Bean’s Holiday FYI Daily Mr Bean’s Holiday Scorpion The 40 Year Old Virgin FYI Daily The 40 Year Old Virgin Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! Release the Hounds Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Teleshopping

Maggie’s Plan

8.55am

Bravetown

11.05am

Top Cat Begins

12.50pm

Ghostbusters

3.00pm

Kong: Skull Island Special

3.30pm

Warcraft

5.45pm

Get a Job

7.20pm

Top Cat Begins

9.00pm

Ghostbusters

11.00pm

Warcraft

1.10am

Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies

2.35am

Awkward Sexy People

4.20am

Bravetown

6.30am

Kong: Skull Island Special

Bottom Knocker Street Bottom Knocker Street Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures Sooty Share a Story Oddbods Thunderbirds are Go Scrambled! Mr. Bean Horrid Henry Teen Titans Go! Bear Grylls Survival School Adventure Time Alphabetical Judge Rinder Rebound ITV News and Weather Carry on Matron Off Their Rockers The Voice UK Rugby Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway The Voice UK ITV News and Weather Lethal Weapon Rambo III Jackpot247 Who’s Doing the Dishes? ITV Nightscreen

Sky 1

7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.15am 8.30am 8.45am 9.15am 9.45am 10.45am 12.30pm 1.30pm 4.00pm 6.15pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 11.30pm 12.30am 1.00am 1.30am 2.00am 2.30am 3.00am 3.30am 4.00am 4.30am 5.00am 5.30am 6.00am 6.30am

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Premier League Preview 2016/17 Football Gold Football Gold Game Changers Premier League Preview 2016/17 The Fantasy Football Club Soccer A.M. Football Football Gillette Soccer Saturday Football EFL Goals Nissan Game of the Day Nissan Match Choice Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football

7.00am 7.20am 8.05am 9.10am 10.10am 11.10am 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 10.00pm 12.50am 1.50am 2.55am 3.55am 4.20am 5.00am 5.25am 5.50am

Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Young and Hungry How I Met Your Mother Planet 51 Black-Ish The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Twilight Saga: Eclipse The Hunger Games Gogglebox Bizarre ER Rude Tube Rude Tube Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Young and Hungry Young and Hungry Revenge

7.00am 7.25am 7.50am 8.15am 8.45am 9.15am 9.45am 10.45am 12.30pm 1.30pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 6.15pm 6.45pm 7.40pm 8.35pm 9.30pm 11.50pm 12.50am 1.50am 2.50am 3.40am 4.10am 4.40am 5.10am 5.40am 6.10am 6.35am

Futurama Futurama Futurama Modern Family Modern Family Game Changers Fantasy Football Club 2016/17 Soccer A.M. 2016/17 West Brom v Arsenal Wild Things Duck Quacks Don’t Echo Portrait Artist of the Year 2017 Gillette Soccer Saturday (Live) Futurama Supergirl The Flash MacGyver Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope NCIS: Los Angeles A League of Their Own Duck Quacks Don’t Echo DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Police Ten Police Ten Police Ten Police Ten Police Ten Police Ten Police Ten

7.00am

Judge Judy

7.20am

Murder, She Wrote

MOVIE picks Lucy - Channel 4 - 10.00 pm

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Scarlett Johansson stars in Luc Besson’s sci-fi thriller. In Taiwan, US citizen Lucy is kidnapped by Mr Jang, a brutal Korean mobster who intends to use her and three other women as drug mules. However, while still in captivity, one of Jang’s henchmen beats Lucy so severely it ruptures the bag of drugs that has been surgically implanted in her stomach. Against the odds, she survives the overdose. But as the narcotic diffuses throughout her body, Lucy realises she’s undergoing profound changes. Later, she’ll discover the substance is a synthetic version of a chemical that, in minute concentrations, determines foetal development. But, for now, she’s only aware of her rapidly growing strength, intelligence and mental powers. And that’s bad news for her captors ... Also starring Morgan Freeman as the scientist who helps Lucy to understand and cope with her exponential evolution.’

Channel 4 7.20am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.30pm 6.35pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.45pm 1.55am 2.45am 4.55am 5.50am 5.55am 6.50am

Murder, She Wrote

9.10am

Blue Murder at St. Trinian’s

10.10am

FYI Daily

10.15am

Blue Murder at St. Trinian’s

11.00am

Carry on Up the Jungle

12.00pm

FYI Daily

12.05pm

Carry on Up the Jungle

12.55pm

My Life as a Fairy Tale: Hans Christian Andersen

2.50pm

Agatha Christie’s Marple

4.55pm

Rosemary and Thyme

6.00pm

Lewis

8.00pm

Midsomer Murders

10.00pm

Midsomer Murders

12.00am

Rising Damp Forever

1.00am

Wycliffe

2.05am

Marchlands

3.00am

ITV3 Nightscreen

3.30am

Teleshopping

Mr Bean’s Holiday - ITV2 - 7.15 pm

Comedy sequel. The disaster-prone Englishman wins a holiday to Cannes, but on his travels he unwittingly separates a young boy from his film director father. Mr Bean and the boy head for the south of France to attend the famous film festival and find the father, but their journey is full of misadventures.

King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Race of Champions 2017 Frasier Frasier Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me A Place in the Sun Location, Location, Location Grand Designs Channel 4 News Escape to the Chateau Penelope Keith at Her Majesty’s Service Lucy RoboCop Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Hollyoaks Omnibus Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures Fifteen to One King of Queens

BBC 4 8.00pm

2.45am 3.45am 4.45am

Britain’s Outlaws: Highwaymen, Pirates and Rogues She-Wolves: England’s Early Queens Follow the Money Follow the Money Top of the Pops Top of the Pops Neil Sedaka: King of Song Neil Sedaka Says: All You Need is the Music Kings of 70s Romance ... Sings Bacharach and David! This is BBC Four

9.55am 10.30am 10.55am 11.25am 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.35pm 2.35pm 3.40pm 4.10pm 4.40pm 5.15pm 5.50pm 6.20pm 6.50pm 7.25pm 7.55pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.35pm 12.40am 1.45am 2.45am 3.20am 3.50am

Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Homes by the Sea Location, Location, Location Coast v Country Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Richard III: The New Evidence 9/11: The Falling Man 24 Hours in A and E 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Father Ted Father Ted 24 Hours in A and E

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Channel 5 7.00am

Peppa Pig

7.05am

Peppa Pig

7.10am

Milkshake Monkey

7.15am

Milkshake! Bop Box

7.20am

Paw Patrol

7.30am

Bob the Builder

7.40am

Fireman Sam

7.55am

Rupert Bear

8.05am

Olly the Little White Van

8.10am

Wanda and the Alien

8.20am

Angelina Ballerina

8.35am

Little Princess

8.45am

Paw Patrol

9.00am

Blaze and the Monster Machines

9.25am

Noddy: Toyland Detective

9.40am

Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom

10.00am

Shimmer and Shine

10.25am

Peppa Pig

10.35am

Peppa Pig

10.45am

Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom

10.55am

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

11.30am

Access

11.40am

On Benefits: Life on the Dole

12.40pm

On Benefits: Life on the Dole

1.35pm

On Benefits: Life on the Dole

2.30pm

Dance Moms

3.25pm

Dance Moms

4.20pm

Dance Moms

5.15pm

The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door

6.10pm

Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

7.10pm

Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

8.05pm

NCIS: Los Angeles

9.00pm

NCIS

9.55pm

5 News Weekend

10.00pm

Football on 5

11.00pm

Football on 5

11.30pm

The True Story

12.30am

Criminals Caught on Camera

1.00am

Super Casino

4.10am

Inside King’s Cross: The Railway

5.00am

Inside Buckingham Palace

5.50am

House Doctor

6.15am

Wildlife SOS

6.45am

Angels of Jarm

6.50am

Roary the Racing Car

7.00am 8.00am

Bundesliga World Superbike Championship Highlights Fishing Impossible The Big Fish Off ITV Racing: The Opening Show Pawn Stars The Great Outdoors FYI Daily The Great Outdoors Snooker v Darts ITV Racing: Live from Uttoxeter Fierce FA Youth Cup Live Pawn Stars River Monsters Terminator 2: Judgment Day FYI Daily Terminator 2: Judgment Day Lock Up FYI Daily Lock Up Gunsmoke Teleshopping

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Breakfast Match of the Day The Andrew Marr Show The Big Questions Sunday Politics Bargain Hunt BBC News Flog It! Countryfile Spring Diaries Escape to the Country Lifeline Songs of Praise Shop Well for Less BBC News Regional News and Weather The Big Painting Challenge Countryfile Antiques Roadshow SS-GB BBC News Regional News and Weather Match of the Day 2 American High School Celebrity Apprentice USA Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

BBC2 7.00am 7.45am 8.15am 9.15am 9.45am 10.45am 12.15pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 5.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.35am 1.05am 2.50am 3.50am 4.50am

ITV2 7.00am 9.30am 12.00pm 2.00pm 2.05pm 2.40pm 3.05pm 3.15pm 3.30pm 3.50pm 4.25pm 4.55pm 5.55pm 6.00pm 6.50pm 7.55pm 8.55pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am 1.30am 1.55am 2.25am 3.15am 6.45am

Emmerdale Omnibus Coronation Street Omnibus The Voice UK 2awesome Guidance Fame High Third Wheel Third Wheel L.A. Story You’ve Been Framed! You’ve Been Framed! Despicable Me FYI Daily Despicable Me Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway Red Riding Hood FYI Daily Red Riding Hood Ibiza Weekender Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! The Cleveland Show The Cleveland Show The Vampire Diaries Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen

Bravetown

9.10am

Warcraft

11.25am

Top Cat Begins

1.10pm

Ghostbusters

3.20pm

The Lazarus Effect

5.00pm

Warcraft

7.15pm

Top Cat Begins

9.00pm

Ghostbusters

11.00pm

The Lazarus Effect

12.35am

Awkward Sexy People

2.25am

Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies

4.00am

Maggie’s Plan

6.00am

Fences: Special

6.30am

Kong: Skull Island Special

ITV1 7.00am 8.00am 8.05am 8.30am 8.35am 8.50am 9.20am 9.45am 10.05am 10.25am 10.30am 11.00am 11.55am 12.25pm 1.25pm 1.30pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 11.20pm 11.50pm 12.50am 1.40am 4.00am 4.50am 6.05am

Sky Sports 1 7.00am 7.30am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 12.00pm 2.00pm 3.15pm 5.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 1.00am 1.30am 2.00am 2.30am 3.00am 6.00am

Football Football Football Football Football Football Football The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Live Nissan Super Sunday Live Nissan Super Sunday Live Nissan Super Sunday ATP Masters 1000- Indian Wells Live ATP Masters 1000-Indian Wells Pl Match Highlights Goals on Sunday Pl Match Highlights Pl Match Highlights Boxing Gold Boxing Gold Fight Night Goals on Sunday

7.00am 7.25am 7.45am 8.10am 8.45am 9.15am 9.40am 12.15pm 1.55pm

Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Hollyoaks Omnibus Space Chimps Made in Chelsea Does Come Dine with Me Black-Ish The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Addams Family Values Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Die Hard 2 Tattoo Fixers Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Gap Year Hollyoaks Omnibus

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

A to Z of TV Gardening An Island Parish Around the World in 80 Gardens Gardeners’ World Countryfile Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Nigel Slater’s Dish of the Day Simply Nigella MOTD2 Extra Day of the Evil Gun The House That £100k Built Back to the Land with Kate Humble Skiing Six Nations Rugby Union Robot Wars Top Gear Down the Mighty River with Steve Backshall While We’re Young Women’s Six Nations Highlights Sergeant Rutledge Question Time Holby City This is BBC Two

Children’s programmes Oddbods Thunderbirds are Go Scrambled! Mr. Bean Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors Horrid Henry Teen Titans Go! Adventure Time ITV News Countrywise Peston on Sunday Wild Australia with Ray Mears Chopping Block ITV News and Weather Who’s Doing the Dishes? Off Their Rockers Tipping Point The Voice UK Little Big Shots ITV News London Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule 5 Gold Rings Vera ITV News and Weather The Nightly Show Best Bits Peston on Sunday Rugby Jackpot247 The Cube ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show

Sky 1 7.00am 8.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.15pm 3.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 3.30am 4.00am 4.30am 5.00am 5.30am 6.00am 6.30am

The Hour of Power Modern Family Supergirl The Flash WWE Raw 2017 - 1 Hour Premier League Futurama Modern Family The Simpsons The Simpsons Greatest Disney Songs The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Wild Things Hawaii Five-0 NCIS: Los Angeles MacGyver Force: Essex, the Air Ambulance ER Police Ten Police Ten Police Ten Police Ten Police Ten Police Ten Police Ten Futurama

7.00am 7.25am 7.50am

On the Buses On the Buses My Life as a Fairy Tale: Hans Christian Andersen Heartbeat Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s FYI Daily The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s Inspector Morse Agatha Christie’s Marple Midsomer Murders Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs It’ll be Alright on the Night Rising Damp Forever Good Will Hunting FYI Daily Good Will Hunting Inspector Morse May the Best House Win May the Best House Win On the Buses ITV3 Nightscreen

3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 1.25am 2.30am 3.30am 4.15am

Television: Sun. 19th March Channel 4 King of Queens

7.00am

Peppa Pig

7.40am

Everybody Loves Raymond

7.05am

Peppa Pig

Everybody Loves Raymond

7.10am

Milkshake! Bop Box

7.15am

Paw Patrol

7.25am

Bob the Builder

7.40am

Fireman Sam

8.35am

Race of Champions 2017

9.30am

Frasier

10.00am

Frasier

10.30am

7.50am

Rupert Bear

Sunday Brunch

8.00am

Olly the Little White Van

1.30pm

The Simpsons

8.05am

Wanda and the Alien

2.00pm

The Simpsons

8.15am

Angelina Ballerina

2.30pm

Rio

8.30am

Little Princess

4.25pm

Johnny English Reborn

8.45am

Paw Patrol

6.30pm

Channel 4 News

9.00am

Blaze and the Monster Machines

7.00pm

Dave’s Guide to Spending Money

9.25am

Noddy: Toyland Detective

9.40am

Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom

8.00pm

Our Guy in China

10.00am

Shimmer and Shine

9.00pm

Rivers with Jeremy Paxman

10.25am

Peppa Pig

10.00pm

Homeland

10.35am

Peppa Pig

11.00pm

Gogglebox

10.45am

Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom

12.00am

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

10.55am

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

1.00am

The Five-Year Engagement

11.30am

Football on 5

12.30pm

Football on 5

1.00pm

The Gadget Show

3.10am

The Last Leg

4.05am

Scruffts: Britain’s Favourite Dog

5.00am

Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures

5.10am 6.05am

2.05pm

Batteries Not Included

4.05pm

Zathura: A Space Adventure

Phil Spencer: Secret Agent

6.00pm

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

Fifteen to One

7.50pm

5 News Weekend

BBC 4 8.00pm

Revolution and Romance: Musical Masters of the 19th Century

7.55pm

Left Behind

10.00pm

Elysium

11.00pm

5 News

11.05pm

Elysium

9.00pm

Classic Quartets at the BBC

12.10am

Dark Skies

10.00pm

Home From Home:

1.55am

Greatest Sci-Fi Movies

Chronicle of a Vision

3.10am

Super Casino

11.40pm

Home From Home:

5.00am

Caught on Camera

1.40am

The Century That Wrote Itself

2.40am

How to Get Ahead: At Medieval Court

3.40am

Classic Quartets at the BBC

4.40am

This is BBC Four

9.55am 10.30am 10.55am 11.25am 11.55am 12.30pm 1.30pm 2.35pm 3.35pm 4.10pm 4.40pm 5.15pm 5.50pm 6.20pm 6.55pm 7.25pm 7.55pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 10.35pm 11.05pm 11.35pm 12.05am 1.10am 2.10am 2.40am 3.10am 4.10am

Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Walks with My Dog Vet on the Hill Homes by the Med Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Nazi Megastructures Father Ted Father Ted Man Down Man Down 24 Hours in A and E Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Man Down Man Down Nazi Megastructures Food Unwrapped

Chronicle of a Vision

ITV3

9.40am 10.40am 11.45am 12.45pm 1.45pm 1.50pm 2.50pm 5.05pm 7.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 1.05am 1.10am 2.35am 4.25am 5.15am 6.05am 6.30am

Channel 5

7.15am

8.05am

5.50am

House Doctor

6.15am

Wildlife SOS

6.40am

Angels of Jarm

6.50am

Roary the Racing Car

7.00am 7.50am 8.20am 8.50am 9.20am 9.55am 10.20am 10.50am 11.15am 11.40am 12.10pm 12.35pm 1.05pm 2.05pm 2.10pm 4.10pm 5.10pm 5.15pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.05pm 11.10pm 11.15pm 12.15am 1.15am 1.20am 3.00am 3.45am 4.00am

The Wine Show Hogan’s Heroes Hogan’s Heroes Rugby Sevens World Series Highlights The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Counting Cars Counting Cars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars All Quiet on the Western Front FYI Daily All Quiet on the Western Front Bend of the River FYI Daily Bend of the River River Monsters Fishing Impossible The Big Fish Off Rugby RoboCop 3 FYI Daily RoboCop 3 Firefox FYI Daily Firefox The Football Mavericks ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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Breakfast The Housing Enforcers Homes Under the Hammer Fugitives Fake Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Code Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Inside Out EastEnders Panorama Crimewatch BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Have I Got a Bit More Old News for You Live at the Apollo Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

BBC2 7.00am 7.30am 8.15am 9.00am 10.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.45pm 4.45pm 5.15pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.15am 1.15am 2.10am 2.40am 3.25am

ITV2 7.00am 7.25am 8.15am 9.00am 9.30am 10.35am 11.25am 12.20pm 1.25pm 1.55pm 3.00pm 3.50pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.55pm 12.25am 12.55am 1.25am 1.50am 2.20am 2.50am 3.15am 6.45am

You’ve Been Framed! Who’s Doing the Dishes? The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale Coronation Street Psych Below Deck Who’s Doing the Dishes? Emmerdale Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder You’ve Been Framed! Funniest Ever You’ve Been Framed! Gold Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Family Guy The Great Indoors American Dad! American Dad! Family Guy The Cleveland Show The Cleveland Show Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men The Great Indoors Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen

Maggie’s Plan

8.50am

Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies

10.15am

Awkward Sexy People

12.10pm

Top Cat Begins

1.55pm

Ghostbusters

4.05pm

Casual Encounters

5.45pm

The Lazarus Effect

7.20pm

Top Cat Begins

9.00pm

Ghostbusters

11.00pm

Ghostbusters: Answer the Call

11.15pm

Casual Encounters

12.45am

The Lazarus Effect

2.15am

Awkward Sexy People

4.00am

Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies

5.30am

Kong: Skull Island Special

6.00am

The Lego Batman Movie: Special

6.30am

Fast and Furious 7 Special

ITV1 7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.15am 1.15am 1.40am 4.00am 4.55am 6.05am

Sky Sports 1 7.00am 8.00am 9.00am 10.00am 11.00am 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.10pm 6.40pm 7.40pm 8.10pm 10.45pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am 1.30am 1.45am 2.00am 2.30am 3.00am 5.00am 5.30am 6.00am 6.30am 6.45am

Football Gold WWE Raw Goals on Sunday Pl Match Highlights The Premier League Years Pl Match Highlights Great Sporting Moments Pl Match Highlights Spanish Football Gold Football Gold Football’s Greatest Football Gold Premier League 100 Club Football Soccer AM: The Best Bits 2016/17 Football Scottish Football Round Up Revista de la Liga Scottish Football Round Up Great Sporting Moments MLS Round Up Show 2017/18 Soccer AM: The Best Bits 2016/17 Revista de la Liga Scottish Football Round Up Great Sporting Moments Boxing Gold Darts Gold The Premier League Years Revista de la Liga Soccer AM: The Best Bits 2016/17 Premier League 100 Club Spanish Football Gold Spanish Football Gold

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Suburgatory Charmed Coach Trip Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Last Man Standing Charmed How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother Last Man Standing The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Made in Chelsea First Dates Abroad The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory First Dates Hotel Celebs Go Dating Made in Chelsea First Dates Abroad Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl Charmed

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

Flog it! Trade Secrets Fugitives Money for Nothing The Great Interior Design Challenge Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Women’s Six Nations Highlights Beat the Brain The TV That Made Me Who Do You Think You Are? More Creatures Great and Small Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough Bargain Hunt Eggheads The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food Top Gear University Challenge Mary Berry Everyday Natural World Cradle to Grave Newsnight Down the Mighty River with Steve Backshall Countryfile Diana Royal Recipes This is BBC Two

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Chopping Block Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street The Kyle Files Coronation Street Broadchurch The Nightly Show with Dermot O’Leary ITV News ITV News London The Chase The Nightly Show with Dermot O’Leary Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show

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HFS Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms, welcomes all customers old and new to its new showroom in Algorfa. After five years at its previous location in Benijofar, they have moved just 4km down the road to the main High Street in Algorfa next to Caja Rural and opposite Tien 21. This relocation has offered HFS the chance to put in place new displays and offers customers the opportunity to view some of the latest trends and styles on offer. The showroom is easily accessed from all areas and is open Monday to Friday from 10am-2pm and Saturdays from 10am-1.30pm. The move to Algorfa is in addition to the Playa Flamenca showroom which remains open on the Orihuela Costa. This is the latest development for HFS Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms which has been established on the Costa Blanca for over 14 years. Offering the latest designs and products from the best Spanish and German designers, HFS literally has hundreds of options whatever your style preference and budget. A full range of granite and silestone composite work surfaces are available alongside brand name appliances all at very competitive prices. It means that HFS literally can supply you with everything from the smallest details to an entire new kitchen. Building works, plumbing, tiling and electrics can also be done to transform your home. HFS is a family run business, headed by expert professional Graham Jordan who has decades of experience in the industry and ran his own company

in the UK before planning to retire to Spain. But upon seeing the lack of quality some others were offering fellow expats, he set about transforming the reputation of the industry and providing the same exacting high standards his UK customers expected and got, to clients in Spain. This quality and service is why the company has survived and grown in strength for over a decade: “We work hard for our customers,” said Graham: “They want a fantastic kitchen, they get a fantastic kitchen.” A proud member of Master Builders in the UK, which quality checked Graham’s work before accepting him, all units and parts are checked as they arrive in the warehouse before being installed, with any slight dent or mark, being discarded and a new one ordered. His high exacting standards have led to hundreds of happy clients and a folder full of genuine client comments and feedbacks is available to view in the showroom. Appointments are carried out in the afternoons with free consultations offered and a 3D design plan can be arranged. So for a company that ticks all the boxes on price, quality, professionalism and service, visit HFS today. HFS Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms Algorfa, Playa Flamenca Telephone: 965 724 991 info@hfstrade2you.com www.hfstrade2you.com

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Rescue centre re-starts fundraising for AECC at the Emerald Isle new fence to protect abused horses As construction ramps up on a secure new boundary wall funded entirely by kind donations for the local community, the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre is calling for further donations to build the wall higher in a bid to better protect horses from winter winds and summer sun. Co-founders of the Rescue Centre Sue and Rod Weeding have re-opened the major fundraiser and hope to raise a further €7,000 to fund the extra height, which would dramatically improve the lives of dozens of their rescued equines. Said Sue: “Making the wall higher will give our horses shelter

intimidating behaviour. These acts were believed to be retaliation after Sue and Rod rescued a horse named Oscar, who arrived at the centre starving and dehydrated. More than 90 donors rallied to help raise an incredible €13,000 for Sue and Rod, who felt under siege at the centre, which is also their home. After a series of delays due to approvals and bad weather, work finally began on the wall late last year, with Rod completing the first of five sections last month. Importantly, this section preserved crumbling irrigation channels, remnants of a centuriesold Moorish irrigation system still used by local farmers today.

In need of help from the cold north winds in winter and in the future it will allow us to create very sturdy and large field shelters for extra sun and rain protection; using the boundary fence as the back wall.” The new design will now include five higher sections along the 218-metre long block wall, with lower sections in between to allow the horses to look out to the road, which, Sue says, the horses love. A new gate will also provide additional secure access to the centre. “It's a win-win situation for the horses,” says Sue, “but we do need help raising more money to go ahead with this plan.” Rod, formerly a professional builder in the UK, is doing much of the work himself, which has reduced costs by as much as €4,000. The new donations will help cover additional blocks and materials required to increase the wall’s height and strength to accommodate shelters in the future. The major fence fundraiser was originally launched in March last year to secure the centre, following a string of break-ins and

Rod hard at work Sue is urging supporters to get behind the re-opened fundraising effort, saying even a small donation of just €5 donation would help. Donors who contribute €200 or more will be honoured with a plaque on a dedicated section of the wall. Those wishing to help can make a secure online donation via the rescue centre’s website. Visit: www.easyhorsecare.net/donate/support-our-fence-fundraiser. The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre relies entirely on donations to fund its important animal welfare work, including the feeding and care of the centre’s more than 100 horses, ponies and donkeys rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment. Located just outside Rojales at Partido Lo Garriga, 59, the centre opens to the public on the first Sunday of every month between 1pm and 4pm. Free horse tours run throughout the afternoon and refreshments are available in the café. For more details and directions, please visit www.easyhorsecare.net.

Councillor visits English conversation class On Tuesday 7th March, the councillor for youth, Victor Fernandez, dropped in on the English conversation classes held at the CIAJ. This was the first opportunity since taking over the role from Councillor Pablo Samper, for him to come and see the smooth running of the classes for himself. Councillor Victor Fernandez with students and volunteers in the CIAJ

The councillor was impressed with what he saw and has offered to help out if anything is needed. The co-ordinator of the classes, Crystal East, was pleased to meet him as were the students and volunteers. The classes have now been running for nearly five years and are due to celebrate their fifth anniversary in November. They take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 12pm and on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5pm until 6pm. If you think you might be interested in volunteering Crystal would be happy to hear from you by contacting crystaleast16@yahoo.co.uk. Suzanne O’Connell

Local Irish entertainment resort, The Emerald Isle in La Florida, has hosted a fundraising extravaganza to help raise 1,256.80 euros for Spanish anti-cancer charity the AECC. Organised by Maria and the Pink Ladies (and panthers), the fun day included market stalls, food and

David J, Cindy Fitzpatrick and Pink Panther Texas Ted. As always the local entertainers gave up their time and performed for free to help raise the much needed money. Thanks also goes to all the stalls holders, particularly Angela and Judy who donated all of their takings to the AECC on Top team

entertainment and all in the name of raising money for a great cause. Luckily the event fell on a beautiful sunny day, just the kind of day that is perfect to sit on a terrace, next to a swimming pool and enjoy all that life3 in Spain has to offer. The event was compered by Simon Morton of Sunshine FM and entertainment was provided by Stevie Spit who sang some great show songs with Nikki G and Kylie Burgazzi, Dan Davy,

the day. This was a particularly kind gesture, as all their wares are hand-made; and also to Craig Martin 'Woodman and Painter' for his generous donation. And finally, a big thank you to Paul Moran for letting Maria and the Pink Ladies take over The Emerald Isle for the afternoon and for such a generous donation. As always, these events are never possible without the hard work of the Pink Ladies and Panthers. Mireille Toddington

Links with Cala Mosca march Cartagena continue The commitment to Torrevieja working with Cartagena’s tourist department continues with Councillor Fanny Serrano’s recent visit to the city. The two councillors for tourism, Fanny Serrano and vice mayor, Ana Belén Castejón, are keen to bring the two closer together through collaborating on a number of campaigns to attract tourists. It is hoped that Cartagena will encourage people visiting them to also drop in on Torrevieja and vice versa in an exchange of tourists that will benefit both towns. This is the second meeting recently between the two since Ana Castejón, visited Torrevieja and saw a first draft agreement being established. Councillor Serrano and other tourism representatives from Torrevieja were taken on a tour of Cartagena that included the Roman theatre museum and the archaeological site of the District of the Roman Forum. They also went on a catamaran ride around the harbour before ending their visit.

A crowd of more than 400 people gathered recently at Playa Flamenca esplanade and proceeded to march to the midway point on Cala Mosca to protest against the plan to build 1,500 new houses and apartments on this last piece of unspoilt open land on the Orihuela coastline. Participants in this huge protest came from across area and represented a very

Before beginning the march, Bob Houliston, on behalf of the organisers read out an agreed Declaration to Save Cala Mosca. He said the objective was simply to stop the building of this development which would destroy the coast. The area is already considerably overbuilt and without adequate basic services being provided by the municipal government. Two endangered species

Bob Houliston reading out the Save Cala Mosca Declaration

Councillor Fanny Serrano is interviewed with Ana Belén Castejón to her left and Obdulia Gómez, councillor for tourism, to her right

Councillor Serrano was particularly impressed by the measures that have been taken by Cartagena to ensure that the sites there are accessible to disabled people too. The two councillors have committed to further discussions between them to identify more opportunities for working together. Suzanne O’Connell

broad range of organisations, associations and residents who support the cause. Notable were members of political parties, in particular CLARO and Cambiemos but also a senior member of the Orihuela Socialist party and members of Podemos. The former Green party Mayor and his environment councillor were also present. Among the many associations were the Federation of Associations of Orihuela Costa and representatives of the federated urbanisations, Movimiento Ciudadano de La Zenia and A.M.P.A.s Playa de Orihuela and Los Dolses. Many participants simply came following the publicity given to the march in The Costa Blanca People and on local radio. Notable for their absence were members of the Popular Party government of Orihuela and their junior partners Ciudadanos.

present on Cala Mosca must be preserved as well as an historical animal trail (Cañada Real). The struggle to save Cala Mosca began many years ago and construction was stopped after the presentation of a petition of more than 7,000 signatures to the European Parliament. The Petitions Committee of the European Parliament intervened again just a few days ago, and insisted on the utmost vigilance by the government of Valencia in the decisionmaking procedure. Attention must now focus on the autonomous government of Valencia and those assembled today demonstrated the profound social rejection this project has generated for years. The protestors are adamant that ‘we cannot allow this last virgin area of the coast to disappear beneath cement’.

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A busy few days for the Anglican Chaplaincy On the 28th February the Chaplain of the Anglican Chaplaincy of St Peter and St Paul Torrevieja, Father Richard Seabrook, hosted a Pancake Extravaganza at the Chaplaincy House to mark Shrove Tuesday and the last day before Lent. Lots of people from the seven churches that make up the Chaplaincy attended and Father Richard excelled himself with the making and tossing of the pancakes. Altogether €242 was raised for Chaplaincy funds from this event.

On the day after there was another fundraising opportunity this time in Campoverde at the Rusty Nail. On March 1st it was market day for Campoverde Church, Shoe Amor and other stall holders. Everyone was delighted with the turn out. Maggie Dew, warden and councillor, said; ‘We were blessed not just by the wonderful sunny day, the helpful and friendly staff of the Rusty Nail and by local people who made the produce for the

Visitors browse during the day

church’s homemade stall, but most importantly, by the many Campoverdians who turned out to support our event.’ Altogether they raised €523 on the day which will now go towards the church’s work. Campoverde Church is at the heart of Campoverde and prides itself on working in and for the community. In return it is well supported by local people and local traders. If you would like more details about the church, its services and work in the community you can contact Maggie Dew on maggieruthdew@hotmail.com. They also have a Facebook page where you can keep up to date with what’s happening. Congratulations to everyone who took part in both events. Services are held at 6pm every Sunday. Suzanne O’Connell

Father Richard hosts his Pancake Extravaganza

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The Costaleros prepare for Semana Santa Torrevieja was one of the first towns to have an international band of Costaleros. These are the people, usually men, who carry the floats or Pasos which feature so prominently as part of the Easter processions in Spain. Semana Santa (holy week) is a very important part of the religious calendar here and is characterised by the processions that take place every day. The Pasos each represent a different scene from the Easter story and the heavy displays and statues weighing around 1,500 kilos, are carried by the Costaleros. The Costaleros belong to the different Cofradias or groups of people who are responsible for their safe navigation around the streets of Torrevieja. In March, Bob Hill addressed the members of ADAPT(Association of English Speakers of San Pedro del Pinatar) at their monthly meeting. He explained the history behind the Cofradias and the origins of the International Costaleros. The International Costaleros in

Torrevieja began in 2003 when the then Director of foreigners, Graham Knight, was asked to find 100 men to carry the Paso The Cofradia of our Lord Jesus Praying in the Garden of Olives. In the end both men and women were enrolled in the task of carrying this huge Paso along the ceremonial route in Torrevieja. The women took on the role of the hooded Nazerinas or Penitentes that are also a feature of the procession. Now, the International Costaleros are on the look out for more people to join them during this year’s Semana Santa. Every year they lose some members either due to ill health or, perhaps, they return to the UK. New members are always needed and this year is no exception. If you are interested in joining them then you will be made very welcome and should contact David McLachlan at davidmacspain@yahoo.co.uk Suzanne O’Connell

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Help Vega Baja Awards Each year HELP Vega Baja presents a gold and silver ‘collection tin award’ to the bar or business that collects the largest donation in the charity’s red boxes. This year, Lynn Stimpson, co-ordinator of red box distribution and husband Chris went along to Bar UK, in Torre de la Horradada, to thank owner Karen Dixon and present her with a ‘gold collection tin award’ for the remarkable support the charity had received from the bar throughout the previous 12 months. Bar UK and its customers have been supporting the charity for many years and happily contribute to the ‘red box’ on the bar. In addition, Karen is also involved in the very popular sponsored “Bike for Life” that is held in the town each spring and has raised a great deal of money for local charities over the years including HELP Vega Baja. Lynn and Chris continued by visiting Tog and Norma at Hoops Bar in Guardamar to present them with the ‘silver collection tin award’. Hoops bar is filled to the rafters with memorabilia of Celtic Football club but there is always space left for the HELP Vega Baja red box and customers fill it very quickly ensuring that Lynn and Chris are becoming regular visitors to the bar. Michele Masson, President of HELP Vega Baja said: “With the support of her team, Lynn organises for the boxes - which are currently in 63 locations across the Vega Baja - to be distributed and collected. During last year, 2,263 euros was raised thanks to the generosity of the bars,

businesses and of course their customers who year after year support our charity. “These donations are extremely important to us and the money raised goes towards helping people who need our support. We sincerely thank everyone who supports us by having one of our boxes on their premises. We would like to also extend our appreciation to Quesada Fish and Chips in Quesada who contributed 73 euros from their tip jar to the charity in July. “After many years, sadly Stewart Simmons and Pam Mudd retired from the team and we

thank them for their support and wish them both well for the future. Arthur and Ken (fondly known as “Arfer and Marfer” by our volunteers) joined the team and are covering the Quesada area. We would love to hear from anyone else who would like to join so that we can cover other areas too.” For more information about HELP Vega Baja or volunteering with the charity, please contact the San Miguel Centre on 966 723 733 or email office@helpvegabaja.com A message can also be left on the charity’s Facebook page.

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Retirement of Samaritan trustee The Samaritans in Spain said a fond farewell to Ole Jung at their Annual General Meeting on the 5th March. Ole has been a hard working trustee and secretary for the last three years. Lynda Brettle, the CEO of Samaritans in Spain, presented him with a painting of the Samaritans charity shop which is located in the shopping centre in Punta Marina. The president of the Samaritans in Spain thanked Ole for his work and commitment . Suzanne O’Connell

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info: 966 733 314 667 817 546 Bereavement - Part 3 This week we are going to take a moment to think about the bereaved person might help themselves. This is a general guide as no two people are the same, but if you only glean one bit of help from this then it has been worth reading! When you are grieving it is more important to take care of yourself than ever before. Grieving can deplete your

body of energy and emotional reserves so looking after yourself physically and mentally is important. Face your feelings, in order to heal you need to acknowledge your grief. Try to express these feelings in a tangible or creative way. Write down how you feel, write a pretend letter to the person you have lost saying the things you never got to say. Make a scrapbook or photo album of your favourite things or join an

organisation that was important to your loved one. Look after your physical health. If you feel strong physically you will deal better with your emotions. Try to eat well and take some exercise even just walking, try not to overuse drugs or alcohol. Try to maintain your hobbies or interests. Routine is important right now so try to establish a routine for now, to get you through each day. Don’t let anyone tell you how you feel, and don’t tell yourself how to feel. Your grief is your own. Give yourself permission to feel however you want. It’s OK to be angry, to yell at the heavens, to cry or not to cry. It’s OK to laugh and to find moments of joy and to let your feelings go when you are ready. Plan ahead for “grief triggers”. Anniversaries, holidays and milestones in life may reawaken your memories and feelings, be prepared for an emotional wallop, it is normal. Support from others can help. Family and friends will be happy to let you lean on them for a while. Try not to avoid people but draw them to you, even try to build new friendships when you are ready. If you have a faith, find comfort in that and praying, meditating or going to church may help. Join a support group if there is one. Sharing your sorrow with others in a similar position may help and might give you new friends who you can identify with. If you feel the need there are therapists and grief counsellors in this area who are able to give you support. This is a very brief look at the very complex process of grieving but please remember you are stronger then you think!

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Bernard from Dolores asks: With my old Windows XP tower computer I used to regularly create a restore point which I could go back to when things got messed up but I cannot for the life of me find how to do it on my new Windows 10 laptop. I hope this isn’t a feature that Microsoft have dropped like they seem to have done with the games I used to enjoy which have disappeared. Aunty Says: Hi Bernard. You can easily get to the system restore page you are looking for by typing “create a restore point” into the search bar next to the start icon. If the search bar isn’t there just click on the start button and start typing. You can install all of our old favourites (Solitaire, Minesweepr and Mahjong etc) into Windows 10 (or Win8) using the handy little install program I have emailed you, why on Earth Microsoft dropped them I do not know so any of you that would like them back, email me for the installer.

Mary via email asks: I have a HP colour LaserJet 1500 printer which I inherited years ago when my uncle’s UK business closed down. It has worked perfectly with my Dell laptop with Windows XP but I had to upgrade to an Acer laptop with Windows 10 (because I was told XP has been stopped) and I cannot get it to work as according to HP there are no drivers for Windows 10. Do you know of any possible way to get it working as I love it and I also have a big box of toner cartridges that cost a small fortune and it seems a shame to bin it? Aunty Says: It doesn’t look too hopeful Mary. I had a good rummage on the HP website and it seems they didn’t release the driver software for any version of Windows after Vista. Maybe keep your XP laptop just for printing until your ink/toner has run out and then invest in a new one. That’s all for this week folks, email me your questions to auntyvirus@coastrider.net and I will see what I can do.

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The Next Generation of Volvo Cars Reveals New XC60 Premium SUV a Motorcycle Legend In Czechoslovakia between 1957 and 1964, one scooter came to symbolise fun, freedom and adventure for young Czechs. The distinctively long torpedo shape, long seat and running boards of the Čezeta not only caught the eye, they made room for lovers riding pillion. Over 100,000 were quickly sold and many still survive today as a timeless celebration of beauty, individuality, and the pursuit of pleasure. No other motorcycle aroused the emotions quite like the Čezeta. Now, on the occasion of its 60th Anniversary, the legendary bike is back - this time as a luxury electric scooter. The Type 506 luxury scooter The beautifully-engineered next generation Čezeta retains the iconic 1950s design, simplified with clean lines for a more contemporary style. Developed and built entirely in the Czech Republic, it delivers a mighty 11kW output giving a top speed of 120km/h and 0-50 km/h in only 3.2 seconds. Other new and original technologies include the 2-way Sway throttle and the Dynamics torque selector, providing exceptional control in all riding conditions. In keeping with the simple and usable philosophy of the original Čezeta

constructors, all functions of use and charging have been fullyautomated to produce an effortlessly addictive motorcycle. Limited Edition of 600 in 2017 Rarer than a Rolls-Royce, up to 600 Type 506s will be hand-built to order to customer specifications at the Čezeta Motors facility in Prostějov,

Čezeta Motors s.r.o. "Using a perfect combination of technology, craftsmanship and aesthetics, our goal is to become the world's most desirable scooter." Pre-orders are being accepted now at cezeta.com <http://www.cezeta.com/> About Čezeta For the next generation of

eastern Czech Republic in 2017. Each will be marked to celebrate the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the first Čezeta, the Type 501. From 2018, the company has plans to expand production and distribution of the 506 beyond Europe. "We are the start of a revolution in motorcycle manufacturing," said Neil Eamonn Smith, CEO of

motorcycle riders, Čezeta Motors aims to build the world's most desirable scooters using the perfect combination of technology, craftsmanship and aesthetics. The Type 506 electric is a beautifully sculpted highperformance sports machine that is thrilling to ride, yet simple to live with. A motorcycle like no other, for those that live a life less ordinary.

Gas buses for Madrid As part of the complete bus renewal programme for the Spanish capital Madrid, Scania will deliver 160 gas city buses. The municipal transport company, EMT Madrid, will take delivery of 80 new buses this year with another 80 buses added to the fleet in 2018. This order is in addition to the 46 Scania gas buses ordered last year. The City of Madrid has

initiated an ambitious programme to improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions with the stated goal to ban diesel by 2025. Half the EMT fleet of more than 1,500 buses is already gas powered and with the scheduled deliveries that share will be even higher. "Thanks to lower carbon emissions and noise reduction, interest in gas-fuelled

operations has surged worldwide," says Anna Carmo e Silva, Head of Buses and Coaches at Scania. "The Scania buses with the acclaimed Euro 6 gas engine is comparable in performance to a diesel engine. It is therefore an increasingly popular option, especially among European operators." The 12-metre low floor buses will be bodybuilt by Castrosua.

Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has revealed the longawaited new XC60 premium SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. The new car replaces Volvo's highly-successful original XC60, which in the nine years since its launch became the bestselling premium mid-sized SUV in Europe with nearly a million units sold globally. The XC60 today represents around 30 per cent of Volvo's total global sales. "We have a strong heritage in designing stylish and dynamic SUVs that offer the latest in technology. The new XC60 will be no exception. It's the perfect car for an active lifestyle, and it represents the next step in our transformation plan," said Håkan Samuelsson, President and Chief Executive, Volvo Car Group. New comfort and safety technology The new XC60, one of the safest cars ever made, is fully-loaded with new technology. Steer Assist has been added to the groundbreaking City Safety system. A new safety system called Oncoming Lane Mitigation uses steer assist to help mitigate head-

on collisions, while Volvo's Blind Spot Indication System (BLIS) now uses Steer Assist functionality to reduce the risk of lane-changing collisions. "We have focused on building a car that can deliver pleasure to all of your senses - from a commanding view of the road ahead in a beautifully appointed and calm cabin, to a safe, inspired and confident ride," said Henrik Green, Senior Vice President Product & Quality at Volvo Car Group. "We've paid particular attention to making life easier for our customers by providing them with the creature comforts and services that take the hassle out of everyday life." Performance The new XC60 offers Volvo's award-winning T8 Twin Engine petrol plug-in hybrid at the top of the powertrain range, delivering 407 hp and acceleration from 0100 Km in just 5.3 seconds. "We have a wide range of powertrains. The new XC60 will launch with the diesel D4 engine at 190 hp and the D5 with PowerPulse technology delivering 235 hp. We also have

the petrol-powered T5 delivering 254 hp and the T6, which with both turbo and superchargers attached, delivers 320 hp and 400 Nm of torque," added Henrik Green. Volvo Cars' driver infotainment and connected services offer, Sensus, and the Volvo On Call app both receive a graphical update with improved usability. As in the 90 Series cars, smartphone integration with CarPlay and Android Auto is also available. Sculpted feel "The XC60 is an SUV not designed to look down on others but to drive. The exterior has an athletic sculpture with a subtle, timeless quality. The interior is a masterful composition of wellresolved architecture, beautiful materials and the very latest technology - all perfectly blended together. The XC60 provides a true Scandinavian experience which will make our customers feel special," said Thomas Ingenlath, Senior Vice President, Design at Volvo Car Group. Volvo Cars' new XC60 is set to go into production in mid-April at the Torslanda Plant in Sweden.

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quick ACROSS 1. Overtake (4) 3. Divine (8) 8. Unsubstantial (4) 9. Solid (8) 11. Be pessimistic (4,3,5) 13. Scoundrel (6) 14. Easy (6) 17. Stock jest (8,4)

20. In jerks (8) 21. Barely (8) 22. Pose (8) 23. Scoff (4)

5. Calculations (10) 6. Glorify (5) 7. Always (4) 10. Getting (10) 12. Chooser (8) 15. Make (7) 16. Slain (6) 18. Handle (5) 19. Cougar (4)

DOWN 1. Rostrum (8) 2. Excel (7) 4. Herdsman (6)

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ACROSS 1 Not even plural for a betting man (4) 3. Transmitted odd doses in cooking vessel (6,2) 8. Cupid thus again returning (4) 9. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing unusual about this flag (8) 11. Where pilots frequently inherit pieces of ground? (4,2,2,4) 13. 1000 take a long time to control (6) 14. Reluctant to write some poetry (6) 17. Unambiguous plan to get rid of set of goods (5,7)

20. Called qualified (8) 21. Fail to catch spinster (4) 22. Letter written when the writer was a buccaneer apparently (8) 23. Degas nearly made a comeback when old (4) DOWN 1. Conquer and draw near when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finished (8) 2. He has his opening and closing times, of course (7) 4. Shrewd statue (6) 5 System in which the married are disfranchised? (6,4)

6. Sketched while being pulled along (5) 7. Not dressed up in bed under the sheets (4) 10. Telephone teacher for circus MC (10) 12. Took a backward course (8) 15. Abuse when travelling by train? (7) 16. Very strong Post Office marquee (6) 18. Allow to rise as a respite (3,2) 19. Gamble on article being letter in Greek (4)

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Solution for Logic Puzzle Mauricio Erika

August 31

Curtis

August 4

Josie

June 13

Jamarion

June 4

Wheat bread White bread Naan Brioche Pumpernickel

Tornados Hurricanes Earthquakes Wildfires Tsunamis

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1. Josie will leave after the person who bought the pumpernickel. 2. The scientist who studies tsunamis is not Josie. 3. The person who bought the brioche will leave after the person who bought the pumpernickel. 4. Either the scientist who studies hurricanes or the scientist who studies tornados bought the white bread. 5. The employee whose last day will be August 4 didn't buy the white bread. 6. The 5 people were the person who bought the wheat bread, the employee whose last day will be June 4, Erika, the scientist who studies earthquakes, and the person who bought the brioche. 7. The employee whose last day will be October 15 specializes in tornados. 8. Of Mauricio and Josie, one is leaving the company on October 15 and the other bought the brioche. 9. The person who bought the naan is not Jamarion. 10. Mauricio will leave after the person who bought the brioche. 11. The employee whose last day will be June 13 bought the brioche.

Across: 1 Magnificent; 9 Emulous; 10 Again; 11 Tread; 12 Extreme; 13 Relays; 15 Clutch; 18 Secular; 20 Chain; 22 Manly; 23 Teenage; 24 Wealthiness. Down: 2 Amuse; 3 Noonday; 4 Faster; 5 Chart; 6 Nearest; 7 Venturesome; 8 Underhanded; 14 Licence; 16 Lectern; 17 Wretch; 19 Loyal; 21 Amass. CRYPTIC: Across: 1 Scared stiff; 9 On short; 10 Alibi; 11 Beset; 12 Intense; 13 Encore; 15 Seesaw; 18 Rations; 20 Ovate; 22 Strut; 23 Reissue; 24 Bear-baiting. Down: 2 Casts; 3 Rooster; 4 Detail; 5 Toast; 6 Friends; 7 Double-cross; 8 Minesweeper; 14 Coterie; 16 Egotist; 17 Istria; 19 Outer; 21 Arson.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Quesada, dry cleaning business, the Marco Polo, oldest dry cleaning business in Quesada - there’s only three? A unique 9am to 5pm business, fully equipped with all machinery ready for either commercial contracts like bars and restaurants, or for simple domestic use of trousers, jackets, dresses and skirts. The previous owners built this business up and sold all contacts for a substantial sum. I have full details of all contacts available in my office. This is a high profit ratio business to the right husband and wife team with get up and go. Rent is 500 euros a month, equal to 20 euros per day, assuming a 5 and half day working week. All anyone needs is common sense, and the ability to work and net work. For sale at 10,000 euros. Further details telephone SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours, or 672 366 275 any reasonable time. Quesada centre village area, kebab, pizza, burger takeaway business for sale. Established many years with outside seating of 20 covers, and in a prime location close to the main petrol station next to The Arches entrance. This business is fully registered, licensed by Rojales Ayuntemientoand with a current hygiene licence. Fully equipped with all stainless steel appliances, and truly is a turnkey and go operation. Owner is prepared to offer training, but this is not a question of needing al a carte chef’s experience. Rent is 750 euros per month, equal to less than 25 euros per day. Ample parking outside. Takeaway food is a high profit ratio business and cash only, need I say more? Reasonably priced at 5000 euros to include all fixture, fittings and many years of goodwill. Reason for sale, owner wishes to retire. At present this business does not sell alcohol, which could easily be changed and I feel would benefit this business. Further details and photos in my office, please telephone SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours, or 672 366 275 other times. Los Montesinos, 4kms from the arches. Rare bed and breakfast opportunity. Rurally located in 8,330m of land, with building of over 550m plus garage block. This property now has planning for use as a bed and breakfast business. Without any further construction, but with 2 walls inside the property being moved and one wall added, this property would

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CHURCH & CHARITIES Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF) are holding its Annual Spring Craft Fayre at TCF Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas, 68, Torrevieja 03183 on Saturday 1st April 2017 between 1.00pm. and 3.30pm. Beautiful hand-crafted items, including cards, jewellery, knitted items, cushions, etc. are available, as well as home-baked cakes and scones, bric-a-brac and nearly new clothing. Free admission and there are refreshments on sale. Bring your family and friends. Doors open at 1.00pm prompt.

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Real Madrid regains lead but all top sides suffer Saturday’s games offered a fair taste, with Real Sociedad going down to neighbours Athletic in the Basque derby, the quaintlynamed Iñaki Williams again on target. Atletico Madrid, missing the services of the injured Gameiro and Torres, had to fight hard to overcome struggling Granada, relying on a late header from Griezmann. Then Sevilla fared worse, failing to overcome the spirited Leganés, who could count themselves unfortunate to come away with only one point. Both top teams played on Sunday, and Barcelona, fresh from their highly questionable 6-1 win over Paris Saint Germain (over which a petition is being raised to replay the fixture – won’t happen!) travelled to A Coruña to face Deportivo without the two Brazilians, Neymar and Rafinha. The home side, threatened with relegation, scraped a narrow 2-1 win, thanks to a late goal by Bergantiños, to ease their worries a little. Real Madrid played host to Betis, without the suspended Gareth Bale, and the injured Varane. They rested Casemiro, and started brightly, but looked back

in horror as Keylor Navas committed a schoolboy error and let Betis take the lead. Cristiano Ronaldo replied with a fine header before half time, and was denied another goal when he was wrongly flagged offside in the second half. It was left to the everreliable Sergio Ramos to take the points with a bullet-header late in

the game, and put the Madrid side two points clear with a game in hand. The second division is becoming something of a procession, with Levante (0-4 at Valladolid) and Girona (1-2 at Reus) both claiming away victories, to stay way ahead of the chasing pack, who appear to be unlikely to contest anything more than play-off places. Elche can find no form at all, and drew at

home 0-0 with Alcorcón. In division 2B, the respective leaders of the four groups are Cultural Leonesa, Albacete, Barcelona B and La Hoya Lorca. Alcoyano fell a point further behind in group 3 when they lost at Lleida, but Hercules are now way off the pace, and may well not make the play-offs. In England the FA Cup reached quarter final stage, and this seems to be when the ‘cream comes to the top’ – Arsenal and Spurs dismissing lowly opposition in the form of Lincoln City and Millwall respectively without breaking sweat, whilst Manchester City had a fairly straightforward win over Middlesbrough. In tennis there was a nasty shock for Andy Murray, when he was beaten in the second round at Indian Wells by Canadian Vasek Pospisil. England’s cricket team had better fortune, when they wrapped up a series whitewash against the West Indies, with fine centuries by Joe Root and Alex Hales, and some hostile bowling by Chris Woakes and Liam Plunkett. Malcolm Palmer

CALLOSA DEP. 2 - 1 MONTESINOS TEAM, DANI, JUANNES, FERNANDO, MANUEL, CARLOS LORENTE, GERMAN, AVREN,VAZ, ALFREDO, DIMITRI, JOAO. Monte travelled to Callosa leading the division by 6 points, after having the 6 points deducted in October reinstated on Friday. In front of our biggest away following of the season Monte took time to get use to the only grass pitch in the division. As usual Vaz was fouled 3 times in the first 10 minutes and again needed treatment. For the first 20 minutes both teams played the long ball over the mid field. At last Vaz broke through only to be brought down on the edge of the box. The free kick skimmed the cross bar with the goalkeeper well beaten. A few minutes later Dani was called on to make a great save and Callosa missed a great chance to go in front. For once Carlos Lorente was unable to get past the fullbacks and we saw very few crosses to trouble our opponents. Overall the first half was pretty even if somewhat a scrappy affair. The second half began with Monte getting a lucky break when their centre forward headed wide from 5 yards out. On 55 minutes Monte made a double substitution with Coco and

COSTABLANCA PEOPLE El Plantio 2 Golf Society CRIBBAGE LEAGUE The 'Waltz' competition on Tuesday, 7th March was attended by 19 players, of which 3 were 1st time guests. It seems that whoever is teamed with Penny Goujon in the team games has a very good chance of success as she has appeared in 3 of the last 4 winning teams. Nearest the pins : Hole 4, Brian Coupe and Hole 9, Lawrence Wanty. 3rd Place - Mel Hope, David Swann, Mike Davies, 74 points - adjusted for a 3 player team . 2nd Place - Ian Craig, Brian Coupe, Dave Southwell, Chris Linathan 76 points. 1st Place - Martin Rickman, Penny Goujon, Allen Robinson, Claude de Wamme, 79 points. If anyone would like to join our Society, we play at El Plantio Golf Club on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. We use both courses - the Par 3 nine hole course and the main 18 hole course, so we cater for all abilities. The membership rates are very competitive, so call for more details. Anyone who wishes to play in the Society as a guest or join as a new member, contact Ian Henderson on 966 716 616 or 636 116 230 David Swann

Archers Jays had 2 pair win 2 of their games for a win of 5-4. Brian & Alan from Concierto Jaguars won all 3 games to win of 6-3. Charlies Magpies pair Martin & John s took all 3 games for a win of 5-4. Casa Ventura Falcons won 5 games.

Da Vinci’s Ospreys won 9-0 as The Club could not field a team. 2 pairs from Casa Ventura Merlins won 2 games each for a 5-4 win. Spanglish Robins had all 3 pairs win 2 games each to win 6-3

Maccan replacing Juannes and German in an attempt to press for a winner. Monte went close with a near post header and Vaz just failed to catch a through ball. Callosa were clearly rattled as Monte were awarded a series of free kicks. Carlos Ventura was brought on for Avren and a few minutes later disaster struck. From a corner Dani failed to clear the cross and a shot through a crowed penalty was cleared by Dimitri of the line. However the referee gave a handball, a penalty and sent Dimitri of for good measure. One down from the penalty with 20 minutes left Monte went for broke, from a long clearance we failed to put the ball out for a

throw in and paid the price. The Callosa winger ran past the full back and found 2 forwards waiting in front of goal. Two down and playing with 10 men we put Fran on for Maccan for tactical reasons. We then saw their goalkeeper tip a free kick onto the cross bar and from the corner Vaz managed to squeeze the ball into net. Another good save by Dani kept us in the game but time finally ran out and Monte lost their first match since the 2nd of October ending an unbeaten run of 15 games. We have no game next weekend but are at home to Todo Montesinos the weekend after. Promotion is now a distinct possibility. VAMOS MONTE.

The Members Golf Society This was our third of twelve visits to La Marquesa this year, now we are getting used to the way they work and they are getting used to us, after a few teething problems at last months’ visit our secretary met with the clubs manager, the meeting obviously worked because this months’ visit went without a hitch. The golf course continues to improve and is now in as good as or better than most courses on the Costa Blanca.Improvements include a new water feature on the 8th& 9th holes and some cosmetic work to a few of the bunkers, the greens and fairways were extremely good making for a very enjoyable day.Our list for next months’ visit is almost full, very encouraging! After the Brits recent win over the Vikings it was nice to have the “head”Viking in my group and along with the ever present “school teacher” Derek Sullivan a fair bit of banter

made the round more than interesting especially when Derek reached the par 3 15th, it’s a tricky green Derek but not that tricky to 4 putt from just about a metre. Results; N.T.P.’s hole 5 Norbert Spaniol, hole 11 Head Viking Sverre Sonesen, hole 15 Joe Dean, hole 17 Alex Goslan. Best visitor O. Roervik 35 pts. yet again our recently joined member, Lee Williamson helped himself to the “2’s” pot of €36 him being the only member to make a “2” Bronze cat: 3rd L. Jernberg 30 pts. 2nd A. Goslan 34, 1st L. Williamson 35. Silver cat: 3rd M. Kennedy 33 pts. 2nd J. Nielsen 35 pts. 1st L. Williamson 35 pts. on L/H. Gold cat: H. Woerdemann 34 pts. 2nd P. Kristiansen 35 pts. 1st N. Spaniol 36 pts.Photo: Silver cat winners. For further information about our Society please visit www.tmgs.org or www.facebook.com/TMGSGOLF or @TMGSGOLF Telephone 661 524 101

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Las Salinas petanca league Lower league mixed triples held at The Civic Centre Playa Flamenca. With 22 triples competing, in four games, local teams were well fancied to take the awards, this was the case with the Falcons, who had Kenny Fraser, Hazel Belcourt, and Ronnie Elliott who were the only team to win all four , they played well to take the Gold Medals, from a strong line up. Runners up were Jan Holmgren, Marianne Gustafsson, and Helge Skjorberg, they had 3 wins with plus 18, to take the Silver Medals, in 3rd place were Bill and Tim Gaynor, and Debbie Grey, from Dominos , with plus 16. 4th place went to Ewa Carlgren, Kent Andersson, and Owe Losaus, fro the Bandidos, with 13. A well run championship, played in sunshine. Roger Seymour

SAMM AGM 2017 Costa Cobras RFC bring old brods vets to elche

The AGM of the Sailing Association Mar Menor was help at Las Claras Social Center on February 8th and celebrated the 10th year of the organisations existence. 2016 was recorded as a notable year with both ups and downs and these were reflected in the yearend reports presented by the Commodore, Treasurer, Secretary and the other officers. The main ‘down’ were the changes forced by the closure of the jetty at CTD for safety reasons. The ‘ups’ were the acquisition of a new engine 40hp Suzuki outboard for the support boat, a Whaly 430 Pro, the success of the race program, good PR coverage and excellent social activities, the Spring Bash, Caldero Day, Valentines and Christmas Parties, bike rides and petanque. Some officers stood down and their replacements were elected. One of those standing down after three years as both General Secretary and Race Committee Secretary was the very popular Maggie Blinkhorn. Much to her surprise, Commodore Paul Shard presented Maggie with a large bouquet and a 250€

San Miguel Golf Society It has been a long time since SMGS has played at El Plantio, abandoning visiting after finding the course in poor condition a few years ago. Whilst it has clearly recovered to some degree from its state at that time, it is not back to what it once was. Fairways in general and the front nine greens in particular have clearly suffered from invasive grasses which means both are pretty uneven. The two stand out scores of the day were Keith Stevenson (36) and Jamie Rorison (39) who just happened to be playing each other in their first round singles match in this year’s SMGS match play competition. Keith had the misfortune of coming up against the only player to break his handicap whilst playing to his own, losing 4&3. In the day’s other first round matches Ivor Turkington beat Norman Padmore 5&4 and Steve Higgins beat Nick Spicer 1up. A second round match saw Steve Davis beat Brian Mulligan 5&3. The day’s stableford results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 5th Norman McBride (32), 4th John Sorenson (33 on CB), 3rd

Wenche Westburg (33 on CB), 2nd Ron Stenhouse (35), and 1st Keith Stevenson with 36 points. Silver Category: 5th Linda Cain (30 on CB), 4th Russel Bailey (30 on CB), 3rd Norman Cahill (32), 2nd Steve Davis (33) and 1st Ivor Turkington with 34 points. Gold Category: 5th Tony Smale (31 on CB), 4th John Osborne (31 on CB), 3rd Eva Pettersson (32), 2nd Barry Roehrig (33), and 1st, with the day’s best return, Jamie Rorison with 39 points The Abacus, a good bottle of red wine, was awarded to Ray Smithers. The Best Guest prize was won by Billy Stewart with 25 points. Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (open to all) went to Eva Pettersson (7), John Osborne (9), Phil de Lacy (14) and Nick Spicer (18). Our thanks go to the staff at El Plantio for their contribution to the day. Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Theo Boelhouwer a call on 694494824 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf get-togethers. Next week we willbe at Saurines Torres.

Walking Football With the Phenomenal resurgence of Walking Football and its popularity The San Miguel Strollers are holding their first invitation competition, to be held on Saturday 20th May 2017 at the San Miguel football stadium. There will be 2 leagues of 4 teams, so with semi-finals and finals, 15 matches will be played in all. To make this day a success, a couple more referees are required. This is a purely voluntary occasion, but the referees will

be fed during the day and bought a pint after the games have finished. If you think you can help, please contact : Bill or Jon Via smstrollers@gmail.com

travel voucher that had been purchased with the generous donations made by club members as a thank you for all her hard work. Maggie plans to continue helping SAMM as a member of the Social Committee. After the meeting about 30 members enjoyed an excellent menu del dia at the Las Claras restaurant which is now under new management. If you are interested in sailing you can reach SAMM through their web site www.sailingmarmenor.com

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On a fine morning 36 players teed-off on this nice course but with very tough pin positions. The competition was played in the stableford format and the scores recorded are as follows:Nearest the pin on the 6th hole was Bill Denne Nearest the pin on the 7th hole was Ian Grant Nearest the pin on the 10th hole was Nev. Greenwood Nearest the pin on the 14th hole was Lyn Newbury Nearest the pin on the 17th hole was Dave Railton Nearest the pin on the 18th hole was Gary Lester Silver Class 3rd place was Dave Railton with a score of 31 points Silver Class 2nd place was Nev. Greenwood with a score of 31 points (on count-back) Silver Class 1st place was George Rushton with a score of 32 points Gold Class 3rd place was Ian Grant with a score of 29 points Gold Class 2nd place was John McGregor with a score of 29 points (on count-back) Gold Class 1st place was Mike John Williams with a score of 31 points A very enjoyable days golf in pleasant company, thanks to the committee, the Lime Bar staff and the ladies selling the football draw tickets. Colin Clarke

Paddy’s Point GS El Valle was the venue for our St Patrick's Day Competition and despite the fire last week we all managed to get a buggy. It was a beautiful day so there were lots of legs on show, some whiter than others! The greens were very fast and putting proved tricky, I think we should have held a 3 putt competition. Back at the pub we were once again well looked after by Hazel, Rory and their staff, thanks guys. Our next outing is our Captain's Day at Mar Menor on 12th April followed by our Annual Presentation Dinner at Las Ramblas.

S.F. Costa Cobras RFC are happy to welcome Old Brods Vets again to the area, this time playing Wondervra Vets at Elche on Saturday 18, kicking off at 16.00. They will then go to watch the last 6 Nations game, the Grand Slam decider for England. This week, the Cobras, and sponsors, will have received their shirts, which the players are going to wear for training and beach rugby tournaments. If you would like to purchase a shirt, another order will be sent in the next couple of weeks, so contact us on the number below. The response so far has been positive and the first order has nearly sold out. The club continues to grow steadily with more players joining us each week from the local areas. We have a nice mix of novice and experience, with youth and senior players, so no matter your ability or age, come along and join in the fun. Within the next couple of weeks, we hope to announce the club's fun day, which aims to promote rugby in the local area in the hope of eventually setting up

a variety of different age group teams. At the end of March there will be another fun pub quiz, held at the Power Pub, which is being used as the club house. We are now training at the football ground in San Fulgencio on Monday and Wednesday from 20.30-22.00 and finishing off with a drink at the Power Pub, which we use as our club house after training and matches. All the players are training at the same time, but once we get more juniors and seniors we will be doing two separate sessions. Once again, everybody is welcome, from beginners to experienced players, the more the merrier. So come along, join in and have fun with the newest rugby club on the Costa Blanca. For more information about the club, find us on Facebook “S.F. Costa Cobras RFC”, contact Dutch on WhatsApp - 692 767 242 Finally, a big thank you to our shirt sponsors; the Power Pub in San Fulgencio, Legal and Tax in Spain and Autocenter Rojales.

The Plaza Golf Society What a fantastic day all round. With the 2s pot being a double rollover, 270€ was up for grabs and with 6 par 3s on the course there was a good chance it was going to go today. Steve Higgins got two 2s, taking 108€, Spicer, Floody and Glenn Byrne got one receiving 54€ each. The nearest the pins were sponsored by The Committee, all winners receiving 10€ bar tab, Liz Sully took hole 3, Barry Mitchell hole 5, Glenn Byrne hole 9, Phil de Lacy hole 11, Christian Attwood hole 15 and Bill Gillies hole 17. Our Best lady saw Liz Sully win and her husband Phil Sully also won a prize coming in last place with an impressive 19 points, both winning a bottle of wine. Our guests saw Jim Hoyle coming in with 33 points collecting wine and balls and Linda Ottway scored a magnificent 34 points collecting wine and balls.

Our members saw Bill Gillies with his handicap of 17 score a great 33 points coming in 3rd, Steve Higgins scored 34 points from his handicap of 10 taking 2nd place and Tony Smale scored an impressive 35 points from his handicap of 12. Well done to all winners. Our next game is Roda on 24th March, with only 4 spaces left you need to get your name down ASAP, with just 3 games left for our golf year things are heating up on the order of merit. And places 1 to 8 are constantly changing it's a close call to who will take which position. We also received thanks for The Little Pod for the 100€ we raised for them. For more information on our great society, please email us at theplazagolfsociety@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. New members always welcomed.

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Your week in Sport Good run comes to an end ■ CHRIS DARWEN chris@costablancapeople.com

The weight of a knighthood seems to be affecting Sir Andy Murray’s ability to play tennis ball. The Scot crashed out, and was at a loss to explain how or why, in Indiana Wells to yet another player I have never heard of. I should probably pay attention to tennis players not called Murray, Djokovic, Nadal or Federer a little more often. Still, Grand Slams is what counts to players like Murray now so maybe he will sort it out in time for the Australian Open. Cheltenham starts this week. Horse racing. I know less about horse racing than I do about rugby. Apparently you want to put all your money on a horse called Moon Racer. That’s not a tip from me, you understand. So don’t blame me if it loses, but do thank me if it wins.

which draws them level with New Zealand, though I am sure the legendary All Blacks don’t get to play Scotland and Italy as often as England do, so I am not sure it counts. Still, Eddie Jones may not be everybody’s cup of tea but there is a bit of that Australian winning mentality rubbing off on the English rugby team. Until we play in something that counts, I am sure. He has challenged them to “achieve greatness” by beating Ireland in Dublin and being the first nation to ever win back to back Grand Slams (winning every Six Nations match). See, you get educated in this column from time to time. I don’t really know why boxers bother retiring. All they really mean is “I’m not boxing again until someone offers me an even sillier amount of money than normal”. Cue Floyd Mayweather coming “out of retirement” to “fight” Conor McGregor. I don’t know if they are boxing or doing that UFC stuff. Either way it’s a bit of a circus act where someone is going to make a lot of money.

Talking of rugby, England won several titles at the weekend. The Six Nations is theirs which means, for those of you that know less than I, they were better than Ireland, France, Scotland, Wales and, of course, Italy. England are also in the midst of an 18-match winning streak

ABBEY ANGLING This week’s 10th and final round of the Abbey Angling Cup was fished at the El Bosquet Complex on the 7th March. The temperatures have now started to soar with up to 25 degrees, which was very pleasant, although there was still quite a strong wind blowing. With Neil drawing peg one and myself on peg three he got his own back from last week to take the top spot with over14kgs, the two next best weights coming from the back channel. It was a nightmare on the back channel with some pleasure anglers driving there cars far too fast, in fact one man lost the back end and almost ending up in peg 16. Then three pleasure anglers arrived and with all the spare pegs available decided to fish right on the end of the match stretch with all three of them in the one peg!! And were asked politely to move which they did, but were not happy about it 1st Neil McBirnie with 14.520kgs fishing the pole using maggot and pellet 2nd Richard King with 10.900kgs fishing the pole using pellet and maggot 3rd Bob Rafferty with 10.720kgs fishing the pole using corn and bread The winners of the Abbey Angling Cup with the best 8 from 10 matches FIRST Ian Brown with 66points SECOND Bill Reade with 61points THIRD Richard Wood with 59points

There are still some vacancies available for membership at the club All details are available on our new website abbeyangling.es or from me on 965328368

RODS & REELS We also fished the El Bosquet Complex for the 11th round of the Winter Series on the 8th March. The day was again really warm and the poles are now starting to get hot to hold, it is nice that we can now cast off some of the winter layers. Overall weights are now improving and the “Boy” Neil on the back channel making it two wins in a row with over 18kgs today, Well Done 1st Neil McBirnie with 18.840kgs fishing the pole using pellet and bread 2nd Bill Reade with 13.800kgs fishing the pole using bread and maggot 3rd Ian Brown with 13 540kgs fishing the pole and feeder using bread and maggot There are still some vacancies at the Club and if anyone is interested in joining please contact Bill Reade on 966790416 TIGHT LINES Terry Screen

CD Torrevieja 0-1 UD Alzira Torry lost 1-0 to top four placed Alzira with a well taken header 11 minutes into the second half, bringing their three match winning run to an end. Alzira gradually wore down a tense Torry side with an impeccable defensive display and a more competitive performance in midfield. Torry missed Duran in the centre of the park, although he did come on after an hour, but by that time the visitors were well in the driving seat. Sadly for Torry, goalkeeper Jose Carlos got injured and was replaced at the interval by Buba. To date, Jose Carlos has only conceded one goal and that was from the penalty spot in Castellon. He has been more than a lucky talisman for the club and perhaps he may have been able to keep another clean sheet in this contest had injury not intervened. The first half was tentative with both sides respecting the form of the other and making sure no mistakes were made. Alzira has built their promotion challenge on a rugged and ruthlessly disciplined defence and so it was again in this match. Despite the pace and work of Lewis and Pastor, Torry could not find a way through. Torry were striving to contain an Alzira side growing in confidence as the match progressed and Martin found himself under pressure in the midfield and gave the ball away, but Torry survivied the scares. By the end of the half Torry were lucky to be level as a late surge from Alzira saw them skim the far post with a clinical drive forward. Torry were looking second best with the visitors now assured that indeed they were the promotion chasing outfit and Torry the relegation threatened opposition. However, fans remained hopeful that the Salineros could continue their unbeteaten run and secure a point, with the possibility of sneaking a goal and lifting all three. But facts and the league table rarely lie. Only one team - league leaders Olimpic has conceded fewer goals than Alzira, who can boast letting in only 19 from 31 matches, whilst Torry has only once club - bottom side Segorbe - who has conceded more. With 54 goals conceded in 31 matches, it looked ominous. With second choice keeper Buba now in goal,

Alzira pressed forward with conviction. A cross from the right was pin perfect from Tendillo and Alvaro found himself in space and picked his spot well away from a bereft Buba. It was the breakthrough they craved and worked hard to achieve and with confidence in their own rearguard, they believed the match and points as good as won. The introduction of Molina for Borja Mir and Duran for Dani Salazar provided a boost for Torry, with Duran showing that his positioning and bite in the midfield is seriously needed. Molina almost salvaged a point when he met a cross from the left and guided his header on to the post with Doiz in the Alzira goal unable to get to it. However, that was the final flurry from the home side who had to admit they were second best on the day. They struggled to

get a fluent rhythm into their game and were edged out of it in the battle for the middle of the park. It was a pity that Jose Carlos sustained an injury as he is in tremendous form and may possibly have kept another clean sheet. The fight for survival re-starts again, once more at home when Torry host rock bottom club Segorbe who are all but relegated, having amassed only two wins and twelve points from 32 games. It is a great chance for Torry to add three more points to their tally in that bid to stay in the third division. As it is Fathers Day, the match kicks off at 11.45 to allow families to get together for lunch - and hopefully to celebrate a Torry victory! Jeff Scott Vice president CD Torrevieja

Captains before Kick off

Lewis in action v Alzira

La Siesta Bowls Club The Apollos went into their final league fixture away at San Luis Romulans with the runners-up spot in their sights. A tight match saw the Apollos gaining a 77 draw winning the overall shots by 110-97. The winning rinks were Dawn Taylor with Mike and Florence Edwards by a convincing 26-13 whilst Dave Davies, Norman Adcroft and George Richardson recorded a 20-12 victory. It was left to Beryl Styring. Jack Cooper and Alex Morrice to pick up the final point with a drawn match 17-17.The wait was then on to see how other matches had turned out. The good news was that runners-up spot was achieved by the narrowest of margins, equal points but a better shots average. Well done as this should mean promotion next season. The Pioneers entertained the Vistabella Eagles and achieved a 12-2 win which enabled us to overtake them in the final League Table to finish in a respectable fourth place. The winning rinks for La Siesta were Ken Stringfellow,

Ron Sheldon and Johnnie Ryder 2711,Joe Kocsis, Tony Campbell and Tony Dalton 20-12,Penny Porter, JeanHepehi and John Clarke 20-13,Jean James, Val Dalton and Sid Gallup 22-19 and Hilary Clarke, Molly Russell and Rab Logan 1916. The overall shots being 123-98. In the Fed 4’s the Parakeets had Montemar Picadors as visitors. La Siesta won on all rinks, thereby picking up the full 8 points, the total shots being 61-36.The winning rinks were Irene Mangan, Alex Morrice with Trish and Pat Reilly who won 23-8, Joy and Brian Gardiner with Tony Campbell and Jean Cooper 19-10 and Irene and Dave Laverick with Pat and Brian Harman who won 19-18.The Hoopoes visited Emerald Isle Shamrocks in a close match separated by only 3 shots the Hoopoes came out with a 5249 win getting 6 points to their opponents 2.The winning rinks for the Hoopoes came from Ann Edgerton, Tony Dalton, Bill Jordan and John Ball 18-16 and Barbara Cooper, Jean Hepehi, Vic

Mahomet and Sue Jordan19-17 whilst Val Dalton, Rod Edgerton and Florence and Mike Edwards lost by a single shot. The Winter League was at home to Quesada and another disappointing result with a 12-0 loss the shots being 56110. The Blues had El Rancho Mustangs as visitors and managed an 8-6 win by 115 shots to 97. The winning rinks were Ann and Robert Heath with Pat Harman 2813, Barbara Cooper with Florence and Mike Edwards 24-10 and Dawn Taylor with Bill and Sue Jordan who won 17-10. The Golds entertained the League winners Horadada Royals for their final league match and unfortunately slipped to a 14-0 defeat despite some spirited performances on several rinks. On Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th March the club Finals will be played commencing at 10 a.m. It would be nice to see as many members as possible there to watch the bowling and support the finalists.

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

It was a funny old weekend of football. Premier League matches alongside some juicy FA Cup Quarter Finals always dilute the attention and I am not sure we are any the wiser as a result. Mind you, it would take more than a game of football to make me wise, that is for sure. A shout out to the Arsenal fan account on Twitter that felt “Arsenal are doing to Lincoln what Bayern did to us it’s getting embarrassing for Lincoln”. Yeah, that. Being a non-league side, going to the Emirates and arguably out playing Arsenal in the first half must have been mightily embarrassing for the Imps. Having a manager that handled himself with brilliant dignity throughout must have been embarrassing. I tell you what was embarrassing. Watching Arsenal suddenly play with a bit of verve and oomph and even throwing in some showboats. Against a non-league side. Still, it was good of Ozil to get off his sickbed to turn it on against a nonleague side, wasn’t it. You might get the feeling that I am not that impressed with Arsenal eventually doing the expected to a side 100 places or so beneath them. I’m not. It is the least you should expect from a club that charges nearly £1500 for a season ticket. More fool the fans that got excited when Sanchez dribbled past a couple of

players that might be back on the building sites next season. And Koscielnly is world class, is he? Did he make it back into the stadium after the Lincoln winger sent him so far the wrong way he nearly ended up playing for Spurs on Sunday at White Hart Lane? Seriously, Arsenal are a joke right now. A cowardly joke. As for Wenger, even if the referee had given you six penalties against Bayern and one of their players too, do you really believe your boys would have had the mental strength to win the match? No. Just be grateful that PSG made you look half competent this week and see if they will employ you next season.

teams who aren’t willing to play it their way and ruin the fun by scoring. Manchester City glided into the FA Cup Semi Finals with minimal fuss, winning 2-0. Midway through the first half at White Hart Lane panic ensued as Harry Kane went down holding his ankle. Was this the chance for Millwall to be the talk of

Middlesbrough are patiently sticking to their goal of drawing every match 00. I mean, they are getting it half right at the moment. Not scoring is not a problem at all. Sadly, they keep playing

Harry Kane

the weekend, and was it the end of Tottenham’s Premier League bid? Six goals later, three of them by Son who replaced Kane up front, suggests maybe not. Hell, even Vincent Janssen scored from open play. Spurs are very much in the semi-final hat and I am backing a North London derby to be miraculously drawn. Spurs at Wembley. Even Arsenal

could win that, right? Over in the Premier League, it was up to Liverpool to fly the flag for the sides pushing for Champions League places. The problem was they were playing Burnley, who are not in the top six. And we all know what happens when Liverpool play against sides not in the top six. They struggle. They make a meal of it. They invariably drop points. Burnley took a very early lead and looked like they might get a rare away win. No such luck as Liverpool, without playing anywhere near as well as they did against supposedly tougher teams like, er, Arsenal huffed and puffed to a 21 win. West Bromwich Albion, at one point, were in severe danger of pushing for a Europa League spot given their league form. Tony will have noticed this because Tony notices these kinds of things. And Tony is not a man who fancies starting his football season in June playing a team from Luxembourg. Therefore, WBA’s form has dipped slightly and Everton have been foolish enough to pick up the mantle. Not that Ronald Koeman cares, he is convinced he will be at the Camp Nou next season anyway as Everton commence their European adventure without him. Everton won 3-0, and Pulis was seen grinning as he got one over yet another continental coach. All hail the brilliance of Marco Silva. Yes, even you Merse. Hull’s non-English gaffer made an inspired substitution

Marco Silva

when 1-0 down to Swansea and Oumar Niasse, he who was unable to locate the barn door, let alone hit for Everton, changed the game and Hull won 2-1. There was also a massive win for Eddie Howe and Bournemouth, as West Ham reverted to being the side you want to play when you need a reversal in fortunes. Of course, it was a high scoring game as Bournemouth cannot defend for Cherries, and it ended 3-2. What does all this mean? It means that despite not losing this weekend (yes, I know they didn’t play) that Sunderland are still doomed. I reckon Middlesbrough might just be joining them but as we know, I know nothing and I am far, far from wise.

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BMW Z4 2.0 petrol automatic 2014 15,600kms fully loaded, Sat Nav and lots more 31,995€

Seat Ibiza 1.6 diesel manual 2010 90,800kms A7C air con and more 7,995€

Mini Cooper Cabrio 2007 Automatic 1.6 Petrol Rear parking sensors Full 10,995€

Seat Leon 1.4 petrol manual 2012 142,900kms climate control, aux and USB 8,995€

Jaguar F Pace 2016 2.0 Diesel Automatic 4X4 4600KM Many extras 46,995€

Mini Cooper S Manual 2002 88000KM 163CV Petrol Aircon 5,995€

Kia Oprius 2006 202cv Automatic Petrol Fully loaded with extras! 5,995€

Peugeot 308 1.6 diesel 2012 105,403kms climate control, central locking 9,495€

Mercedes GLK automatic diesel 2.2 2011 136,000kms bluetooth, climate control, stunning car only 20,995€

Ctroen c5 2010 2.0diesel 140 cv 133.000km 10,495€

Hyundai Matrix 2005 manual 1.5 diesel air con electric windows 149200km 3,995€

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Saab cabrio 93 2008 diesel manual 169.000km 2.0d 10,995€