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n the consultation procedure for approving the much delayed Orihuela municipal budget for 2017, C.L.A.R.O. has submitted proposals which make major criticisms of the proposed budget and call for major increases for Orihuela Costa. C.L.A.R.O’s main criticism is that the budget proposals fail to provide sufficient financial resources for the services and investments needed in Orihuela Costa. The proposed budget is discriminatory and continues the long history of using the income raised principally from taxpayers on the coast to provide greatly superior services and investments for Orihuela city. The proposed budget of €83 million is based on an increase in revenue of €8.8m compared to 2016, €5 million of which is raised directly from Orihuela Costa. The major sources of this increased income are
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BUDGET BATTLE FOR THE COAST CONTINUES a rise in the local property tax (IBI) of 7.5 percent and sale of municipal land valued at €1.6 million for investments. The coast is responsible for some 60 percent of the municipal income and gets in return only a few percentages points of expenditure. The sale of municipal land essentially located on the coast and sold for new house building is a long standing practice of the Orihuela local governments which systematically fail to use the funds for investments on the coast. The stock of municipal land on the coast is being steadily depleted and leaves insufficient land for needed investments in, for example, a new medical centre, facilities for the elderly and the young and a much needed library and cultural centre – Orihuela city has three libraries and two cultural venues to which a third will be added with the revamping of the ruined bullfighting arena.
The Popular Party/Citizens governing coalition claims that Orihuela Costa will get an extra €1.8 million for external contracts for maintenance of parks and gardens, street and pavement repairs and beaches compared to the 2016 budget. This is equal to an increase of 19 percent of the extra €9.5 million in running costs planned for 2017, nothing like the 30 percent of the ever increasing population of the coast in the total population of the municipality. To add insult to injury, the budget for street cleaning and rubbish removal costs has been reduced by €1 million compared to 2016. This is a completely cynical blow to the coast which has notorious problems of street cleaning and rubbish removal, in particular garden waste which can lie rotting on the pavements and streets for long periods of time. Equally cynical is the failure to respect
the principle, to which all parties agreed in 2012 when C.L.A.R.O. had an elected councillor, that 40 percent of investments would be directed to Orihuela Costa in recognition of the historical deficiency of investments in the coast and in recognition of the budgetary contribution of coastal residents and taxpayers.
Improvements In C.L.A.R.O’s proposals for modifications in the proposed 2017 budget it seeks extra expenditure for social services, including a day centre in the Savia care home for retired residents, extra personnel for the Playa Flamenca Town Hall to improve the efficiency of services to citizens, a reduction in the charges of the privately managed municipal sports centre, extra expenditure on essential services like street cleaning and rubbish removal, measures to reduce traffic
congestion in the area of the La Zenia roundabout and Avenida Villamartin leading to Zenia Boulevard and completion of the so-called “via parallela” the almost completed system of linked roads running parallel to the N332 which would also relieve congestion caused by the new commercial centre. The party has also insisted on pedestrian bridges over the N332 at Alameda del Mar for access to Cala Mosca and over the AP-7 between Campoamor and Lomas de Cabo Roig for which no new budgetary funds are needed since there is a builders deposit available for many years destined for this purpose. Without a pedestrian crossing, the increasing population of Lomas de Cabo Roig risk their lives using the road bridge over the motorway to access the medical centre, shops and beaches of Campoamor.
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BITE SIZE Activities for all at NEWS: local Drop-in Centre The mast of the sail boat Pascual Flores has had to be removed due to danger of it falling. The town hall has been obliged to issue an emergency order to dismount the mast which weighs nearly 4,000 kilos and was unstable due to the rotten wood at its base. On Monday the mast sunk nearly a metre and fell into the hull of the ship. Once it was removed it was chopped up and loaded into a truck. From there it was taken to a landfill site. The operation began on Tuesday 5th September and required cranes to help remove and dismantle it. It was taken off the boat in one piece but when it hit the ground it broke into more. There are two other masts on the boat but both of these are also in poor condition and need restorative work. The Pascual Flores was launched in 2008 and is estimated to have cost around 4.5 million euros. It has only set sail once in its relatively short life. It’s something of a white elephant as it cost 4.5 million euros of public money and has served little purpose since. It has only sailed once and that was in 2015 when it went to take its boat ITV.
Eras music festival On the 15th and 16th September from 9.30 pm there will be a music festival held in the Eras de la Sal in Torrevieja. Headlining the event on Friday will be Amanda Alive, Zaira Ohana and the Argonautas. On Saturday it will be Recuerdos con Q, Bervera and Mad Jungle. The event was announced by the councillor for youth, Victor Ferrández. Continued on page 5
The new Drop-in Centre is organised by the Community Care Association opened its doors this week (on Monday 11th September. The Centre opens every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday between 12.30pm to 4.30pm and is located on Calle Cipres, Lomas de Cabo Roig near to the Aldi supermarket. Everyone is welcome to join in the activities, but need to bring their own materials. The annual membership is just 10 euros.
1. Art - Monday and Wednesday. Oils,Watercolours. Drawing & Sketching. 2. Crafts - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Sewing – i.e. Costumes for Orihuela Costa Fiestas and Parades. Card Making. Floral arranging. 3. Information and Advice - Wednesday 4. Music Therapy Sessions – Wednesday.
Drumming & percussion workshops. Sing-along Sessions Exercise to music. 5. Spanish lessons - TBA 6. Discussion & Cultural Groups – Wednesday.. 7. Healing Therapy Sessions - Wednesday. 8. Bereavement Counselling - TBA The Drop-in Centre desperately needs musical instruments and art easels if anyone has any to donate they would be gratefully received. The aim of the Drop in Centre is for people to be able to enjoy themselves, take part in activities they like relax and make new friends. If you live on your own, this is a perfect way to have fun in the sun and meet people, the Drop-in Centre welcomes everyone, of all ages and nationalities. If you wish to know more or want to volunteer to help at the sessions email: oc.communitycare@gmail.com
TORREVIEJA WILL DANCE THE SEVILLANAS IN OCTOBER The May fair was cancelled in May. Now it is due to take place from the 10th to the 15th October. The business which has been contracted to organise the event now has 15 days in which to present all the documentation needed. The event was already set back due to lack of time for the correct paper work to be administered. It is hoped that a similar delay doesn’t happen again. The councillor, Fanny Serrano has explained that the successful bid was put forward by Horizonte Musical. They were one of three businesses to put
forward their proposal which covers the complete organisation of the festival including lighting, sound, the putting up and taking down of scenery and the contracting of shows. Everything must be done correctly and follow the proper procedures. The cost of the event is estimated to be €106,000. However, it is very popular and brings in people from around the city and other parts of Spain. It is hoped that this time, everything is in order and that everyone is able to enjoy this popular event. Suzanne O’Connell
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BITE SIZE Torrevieja says goodbye to José NEWS: Continued from page 3 Councillor Domingo Pérez explained that the jury will be comprised of four people who are known in the music world. The intention is to make this a well respected music competition that extends further than just Torrevieja. It’s expected to grow each year and will be a venue where young people can demonstrate their musical talents. For those groups who need places to practise, there is a sound proof room at the CIAJ building on the main paseo.
Torrelamata celebrates its local festival The councillor for festivals, Domingo Pérez, and a representative from the associations of Torrelamata, Antonio Vidal, presented a programme for the town festivals of 2017. This will include some of the usual activities such as the ‘San Fermín’ running of the bulls; but without the bulls, along with some new activities. The events began on the 8th September and on the 10th September there was a paella competition. On the 16th September from 12pm is the return of the popular ‘crazy car’ race with trophies presented to the first three. Children are particularly welcome with a children’s show and a mobile disco. The week after, children can enjoy themselves taking part in San Fermín. The great blow up bull will be in the town hall plaza and the run will be through different streets on the outskirts of Torrevieja. This is an extended local festival that takes place from 8th September to 8th October. There is a flamboyant procession setting out from Avenida Soriaon the 7th at 6pm.The religious activities associated with this fiesta will take place from September 17th to October 8th.
Concerns about police numbers Lack of sufficient police officers was the reason given why La Vuelta cycle race could not proceed through Torrevieja town. This is a subject that is not going away. Now there are concerns that during the month of August there were only two police patrols taking turns at night in the town. During August the population of the town rises to around 400,000. The number of incidents that the police were required to attend during the night included fires, traffic accidents, alcoholics, neighbour complaints about noise, disturbances at the fiestas of Barrio San Roque, amongst other incidents. A representative of the police force maintains that more attention is given to the distribution of police officers during the day at the expense of those at night.
Anti-mosquito campaign Following the recent rain it’s not surprising that the area is suffering from an onslaught of mosquitos. The mayor of Continued on page 6
The number of people who can recall the Spanish Civil war first hand is gradually dwindling. One of Torrevieja’s last remaining witnesses to the bombing of 1938 has now died. José Torregrosa survived the bombing of the city on August 25th by the Italian fascist airforce when 19 were killed in the town. ‘I was nine years
old and I saw everything,’ recalled José, ‘because I was in the sea fishing with my father. The planes began to drop bombs and there were columns of water on the sea and fires on land as far as Cabo Cervera.’ In the afternoon of that fateful day, José went to the cemetery and saw where the dead had
been laid out. Since then, ‘El Tuso’ as he is also known, has become renowned in Torrevieja for his ability to speak about the events of August 25th. He represented part of Torrevieja’s history and will be sadly missed. The funeral was held on 8th September at 10am at the town’s tanatorio. Suzanne O’Connell
Attempted abductor hospitalised The man suspected of having tried to abduct the two-year old girl in the paseo of Playa del Cura last week is currently in Torrevieja hospital. The attempted abduction happened during the early morning stroll of an Eastern European family. The grandmother and another female relative were shocked when a man approached the girl, snatched her and began to run off holding her in his arms. The attack was made in broad daylight in a busy part of the town and fortunately, a number of onlookers were able to prevent the man taking the girl any further. Someone who was stood by the tourist information office was able to grab the man whilst another snatched the little girl back. The accused man fled but was chased by an off duty officer and brought down, following which, he was arrested. The abductor is reported to have
mental health difficulties. Since his arrest he has been transferred to the psychiatric wing of Torrevieja hospital but is not in police custody. He was only kept in custody for a short period of time before being released but has been charged with abduction. Doctors have done an extensive assessment of the man and his mental faculties. It’s not the first time that the 60 year old has been admitted to this part of the hospital. When making a statement to the police the man is said to have claimed that he was helping the girl. The police report about the incident has been sent to superior officers and the mayor, José Manuel Dolón, intends to ensure that those involved in preventing the abduction of the girl are acknowledged. Suzanne O’Connell
By bus,taxi,and plane The provision of a bus to take people to the Alicante airport has been a popular option for some. Now there is a new service, Taxi-Connect, which will be managed by the Costa Azul coach company. This will enable people to book a ticket online to go from home by taxi to the bus station and then onwards to the airport. The new service has been organised between Costa Azul and the taxis belonging to seven different towns. The
service is first being piloted in Orihuela Costa and Entrenaranjos. The councillor of transport for Orihuela, Begoña Cuartero, explained that now the new service needs to be publicised. The service will have different charges depending on where the fare is picked up from. Those who are collected from the urban area of Torrevieja will pay €10 and for those who need collection from an urbanisation it will be €16. For those who live further away it will be €22 from Orihuela Costa, Guardamar del Segura, Los Montesinos, Rojales (including Quesada), San Miguel de Salinas and Pilar de la Horadada. It will be 10% extra when it’s the weekend or during fiesta times and bank holidays or late at night from 10pm until 6 in the morning. Those taking advantage of the service must also have purchased the bus ticket online. The coach company have suggested that they may reduce prices in future. Tickets can be purchased at: http://costazul.net/en/taxi-bus-airport/ Suzanne O’Connell
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Tourism plans for Torrevieja Following the mass exodus of madrileños it is perhaps a good time to consider Torrevieja’s relationship with tourism. As a city it is dependent on the waves of tourists who come each year. However, it also skews the lives of those living and working here. Not only from the point of view of not having anywhere to park but also not having sustainable jobs. The town hall is determined to find ways of addressing the issue of tourism across the year to ensure that those employed in the tourist trade have an annual income. It’s also to ensure that tourism is more environmentally and socially friendly, avoiding the hostility that some towns in Spain have felt towards the hostelry trade. Over the period of office of the local government, councillor Fanny Serrano has made it a priority to look at different aspects of Torrevieja’s attraction. In February 2018 we are set to see how successful her efforts have been. The strategic tourist plan or Plan Estratégico de Turismo de Torrevieja has been developed in conjunction with the University of Alicante and has been running for a year now. The intention is to regenerate the city not only through the tourist plan but through other development plans that are currently being designed. In order to put these together there are a lot of other factors that need to be taken into consideration. These include demography and social factors. There are two cycles to the plan. The first is collecting information and analysing data and the second is to consult with the town’s people themselves. There will be discussions with some of
the main groups in the town including the hostelry trade, business organisations and the construction industry. It is hoped that these discussions will lead to a better understanding of the problems that the town faces. The main three or four will then be selected to work on. One of the group’s main aims to is to address the seasonality of tourism here. There are currently 400,000 properties that are used as holiday homes and second residencies in the town. This means that there is a very high rate of unoccupied dwelling for much of the year. Of particular concern is the need to prevent tourist phobia as a phenomenon that has been emerging in places like Barcelona and Mallorca. In both areas there have been protests, marches and open expression of a condemnation of the impact that tourism has had on the lives of ordinary locals. Soaring rental costs, the bad behaviour of tourists and the damage that they can cause has led to this spiralling anger amongst towns’ people. So far, there has been no indication of this problem in Torrevieja. ‘The tourist model of Airbnb was invented in Torrevieja many years ago,’ explains Councillor Serrano. Tourism in Torrevieja is very much that of people having additional homes here rather than staying in hotels. This means that these people have almost as much of a stake in the area as those who live here and, usually, are as keen on its conservation. The councillor and her team also welcome the contributions of the town’s people to the discussion surrounding the strategic plan and how to maintain the balance between tourist and resident needs. Suzanne O’Connell
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BITE SIZE NEWS: Continued from page 5 Torrevieja, José Manuel Dolón, has now announced the intensive treatment of areas where the mosquitos breed. The spraying is taking place from Saturday 9th until Thursday 14th September and will extend to all the urbanisations, neighbourhoods and open spaces in Torrevieja. The work is being done by Compañia de Tratamientos Levante. The councillor has explained that the intense rain during the last week of August has triggered the outbreak. ‘The campaign aims to reduce the impact in Torrevieja,’ he said.
Bulgarian TV A Bulgarian TV channel has been to Torrevieja to report on the work of the local police here. They wanted to know how the police keep people safe on the beaches and ensure the welfare of the town’s people. There is a significant Bulgarian presence in the town and this has formed part of the focus of the interview which will appear on an international channel in Bulgaria. Councillor Javier Manzanares was one of those interviewed about the security and conservation on the beaches of Torrevieja and how local laws are applied. The journalists were particularly interested to hear about the recent moves to ensure that bathers adhere to the beach flag warnings. Those who ignore the flags can be fined between €750 and €1,499. The team recorded interviews at different points along the local beaches of los Náufragos and La Mata. Suzanne O’Connell
Beware sneaky thieves The Costa Blanca People was contacted recently by a member of the public who had her handbag stolen and wanted to warn others of the method used so you can be on your guard. The lady said: “I know it's an old method, but it worked on me last night. As I left a local restaurant alone, a woman told me there was something under my car. I got out and couldn't see anything so drove towards the round-about to head home, as I slowed at the junction a man tapped on my car door and told me the back of my car was on fire. He used the word ‘fuego’ several times. “Stupidly I got out and looked again, when I got back in my handbag was gone. Yes, I was stupid, but they had clearly targeted me as the two incidents were only a short distance apart. “I jumped straight out of the car again once I realised my bag had gone and looked to see where they were, but in the dark they had vanished. They were short, darkish skinned as far as I could tell. They appeared to be Columbian or Peruvian and did not seem to speak English. “I feel very foolish to have fallen for such an old trick, but that does not help the inconvenience I will now have to deal with; the loss of house keys,
smart phone, purse with very little money but lots of bits of paper and store cards, driving licence, SIP card, etc.” The lady wants to make sure as many people as possible are reminded of this scam and are wary of people approaching them with distraction
techniques. Other similar robbery techniques include saying a tyre is flat or even stopping to ‘help’ someone who has broken down. The thieves usually operate as a man and woman couple as this arouses less suspicion. Please be vigilant. Mireille Toddington
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Celtic Isle Mar Azul residents charity raise concerns market donation Crowds gathered at the Celtic Isle recently for the presentation of gifts to Elche Children’s Home and the San Jose Obrero Orphange in Orihuela. Every Wednesday the Celtic Isle hosts a market in aid of the two charities and since its inception money has been raised each week, which along with various donations was pooled
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together to but a host of goodies for the children. The gifts were gratefully received by Roger and Jenny Warren of behalf of Elche Children’s Home and by Vincente, the Director of San Jose Obrero Orphange. Each received a wii game donated by local Entertainer Johnny Lea, a table tennis table donated by the Entre Naranjos Fiesta Committee. In addition the charities were presented with a cheque for 2,500 euros which was collected over the summer from people making donations to The Stevie Spit Summer Shoe Appeal and from Help At Home. The gifts have already been taken to the homes and the children will each receive a new pair of shoes this week. The idea originally came from Eileen at Help at Home and was soon taken up by local entertainer and charity champion Stevie Spit, who managed to collect 1,100 euros. A further 250 euros was added at the market and Help at Home made up the difference to 2,500 euros. Special thanks go to: Kylie Burgazzi, Heather Thorley, Ruth O’Toole, Fred Rudall, Christine and Jack, Dave and Lindsay Mannion, Eamonn Lynch, Julie and Stuart, Adrian, Chrissy and Gary, Carmen, Eileen, Sylvia, Esther and Sue Philips. Mireille Toddington
The mayor of Torrevieja, José Manuel Dolón, met with residents of the urbanisations Playa Verde, Mar Azul, Eliseos Playa and Chimos Playas. The residents expressed their concerns and received information about what action the town council is taking. Councillor for transport, Javier Manzanares, was also present at the meeting. Actions needed in the area include improvements in paving and repairs to lighting. The mayor shared plans for a draft project which includes road resurfacing as well as improvements to lighting and sanitation. Other areas of concern included the suspension of the improvement works to the promenade promised by Acuamed. Originally the walk way was expected to extend from the end of the playa de los Náufragos to the La Veleta urbanisation. However, after discussions the pedestrian walkway will extend further to Cala Piteras. Other themes raised by the residents included security issues. There had been several car fires in the area recently. Although an arrest has been
made, residents have found the incidents unsettling and are concerned generally about safety in and around their urbanisations. Residents would like to see more security cameras in evidence and an increased police presence. Finally, residents expressed their wish to be an association so that they can maintain a direct line of communication with the town hall. They will also present in writing to the PROP their expectations for the actions the council should carry out. Suzanne O’Connell
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Foreigners’office times The councillor for international residents, Carmen Morate, has announced that now the summer period is over the offices of Pangea (previously AMICS) and OARI (Oficina de Atención al Residente Internacional) will resume their normal opening times. The office is located in Plaza Capdepont and the telephone number is 965 705 243. It is based in what used to be the old tourist information building opposite the flea market. Foreigners can come here for information about documentation and to answer queries about residency in Torrevieja. Their opening hours are now from 8 am until 2pm, Monday to Friday and on Wednesdays you can receive advice and information from 3pm until 5pm. The opening of the office on a Wednesday is a relatively new development. ‘We realised that not everyone is able to attend the offices in the morning,’ explained Councillor Morate. ‘It seemed logical to make sure there were some hours in the afternoon when people could seek our advice.’ The OARI office provides a number of services to foreigners and is staffed by the office director, Carloz Gonazález, who speaks both English and German. Councillor Morate is also grateful to her colleague Victor Ferrández who has been able to offer the services of 81 new workers in totalthrough the youth project Avalem Joves. This has enabled Councillor Morate to employ a social worker as well as an intercultural worker who is establishing integration projects. Councillor Morate is also responsible for charities, volunteers and animal protection. She is available for your queries and information in relation to these topics during the opening hours too. Carmen speaks fluent English and German and has been involved in a number of projects to raise the profile of charities and encourage them to work together. She would like to remind people that there is still opportunity for charities to bid for subsidies until the 11th September. Documentation for this should be presented at the PROP office.
Additional support is now being provided to help Carmen with her efforts to protect animals in the city. A young person has been employed under a government scheme and is helping with administration. ‘This person is available to change the telephone numbers on the pet microchip database in the Valencian community from 8am to 10am,’ says Carmen.
The Pangea, migrant office,in Plaza Capdepont
Previously this activity was carried out by a vet at a cost. Now it can be offered for free and helps ensure that all contact numbers are kept up to date. You can also record up to three telephone numbers, including a foreign number. If you do need to change your details then you should attend the office with your European animal card, ID or passport, and a document that certifies your new address. Suzanne O’Connell
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Ryanair to only allow priority passengers hand luggage Ryanair is making yet another change to its luggage policy. What the company is communicating as a“reduced checked bag fees,” in reality will mean new charges for passengers who want to take two pieces of hand baggage on board flights. “Only Priority Boarding customers (including Plus, Flexi Plus & Family Plus) will be allowed to bring two carry-on bags on the aircraft,” the company announced via a press release. “All other (i.e. non-priority) customers will only be allowed to bring one smaller carry-on bag on board the aircraft, while their second (bigger) wheelie bag must be placed in the hold (free of charge) at the boarding gate.” “Priority boarding” carries with it a charge of €5 per journey (€6 if it is paid after the reservation is completed), and allows passengers to board the aircraft first. This fee will now also allow passengers to take a standard piece of hand luggage onto the plane. The remainder of Ryanair customers will have to make do with a small item, such as a handbag, and leave their larger case at the door of the aircraft, from where it will be stowed in the hold. This will mean a wait at the luggage belts at the airport of arrival. And should a passenger who has not paid the fee refuse to put their bags in the hold? “They will not be allowed to travel (without refunds).” The policy change makes official what Ryanair has been calling on customers to do for months already. When a flight is full, many passengers are unable to take a larger piece of luggage on board given that the space on their planes is very limited.
For the low-cost airline, a larger item is limited to dimensions of 55cm by 40cm by 20cm. The smaller item comes in at 35cm by 20cm by 20cm. From 1st November, when the new restrictions come into effect, the airline will organise two lines: one for priority clients,
strictly enforce its one-bag policy for flights, with boarding agents even insisting that passengers put books or other items in their luggage if they tried to board with them in their hands. What’s more, items taken onto planes would have to meet the strict dimensions imposed by the company. If not, they would have to be stowed, incurring a charge for the passenger. Four years ago, however, the company relaxed its rules somewhat, and began to allow an additional, smaller piece of hand luggage per passenger. This latest move is aimed at encouraging passengers to check their larger items.
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and another for the rest of the passengers, who will have to prepare their larger item to hand over at the gate. “As too many customers are availing of Ryanair’s improved two free carry-on bags service, and with high load factors (97 percent in August) there is not enough overhead cabin space for this volume of carry-on bags, which is causing boarding/flight delays,” the company explains in its press release. During its expansion, Ryanair would
In addition to the new rules, the company is also lowering its prices for checked suitcases. “The check-in bag allowance will increase from 15kg to 20kg for all bags. The standard check-in bag fee will be cut from €/£35 to €/£25 for this 20kg bag,” the press release reads. These new rules will also go into effect from 1st November onwards. The airline claims that these changes will cost it money. “These bag policy changes will cost Ryanair over €50m p.a. in reduced checked bag fees,”Ryanair’s Kenny Jacobs announced via the press release. “However, we believe offering bigger bags at reduced fees will encourage more customers to consider checking-in a bag, which will reduce the high volume of customers we have with two carry-on bags at the boarding gates, which is causing flight delays due to large numbers of gate bag and cabin bag offloads.”
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Help them have a present for Christmas Julie from Carmens Bar in El Chaparral would like to say a very big thank you to all those who donated towards their stationery appeal for the children at San José Obrero. The collection of books, rulers and other equipment for school was loaded into the Casas España vehicle to make the journey to the orphanage in Orihuela on the 5th September. Delivering the goodswere Julie, Lyn and Ken who have all been closely involved in the appeal. Now with the goods delivered it’s not the end of the story. There are 70 children in the orphanage who get very few of the items that most children consider now to be a basic requirement. This includes Christmas presents. The idea that children might not receive anything at Christmas is heart breaking. Particularly when these
were a little surprised at how bleak some of these were. It should be remembered that San José Obrero is more of a children’s home than an orphanage. Children are placed there for many different reasons, including that their parents are simply not able to take care of them. This might be due to ill health or for financial reasons. The children here do not attend mainstream school but are also educated on site. As the children prepare to leave the home, there are efforts made to provide them with a trade. This stereotypically falls into hairdressing for girls and metal work for boys. There are four workshops altogether and they are fully qualified volunteers who teach the
The gates of the San José Obrero orphanage
children are not given much for the rest of the year either. The Carmens Bar campaign is now re-focused to ensure that every child in the orphanage receives a gift this year. And they need your help. You can either donate directly to the charity collection or buy a raffle ticket to win a free carvery meal. Carmen’s bar was runner up at the Costa Blanca People Culinary Awards in the category of Best Sunday Roast. ‘They have given us all the names of the children,’ explained Lyn Adams, ‘and we know their ages and even their shoe size!’. Those visiting the orphanage did not get to see the children. However, they were taken on a tour of some of the facilities at the orphanage and
children. ‘We were given a warm greeting,’ explains Lyn, ‘and we had to pass various security checks. The home is run by the church and it was a priest who took care of us on the day. We explained that the donation of stationery wasn’t the end of the matter and that we would be raising money for more necessary items. I think he was quite surprised to hear that we would make sure that every child had a present for Christmas.’ Now, the challenge is on of making sure this is the case. If you would like to donate please visit Carmen’s Bar and buy your raffle ticket or make a donation. Suzanne O’Connell
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WEEKLY EURO UPDATE Euro keeps gathering strength The story for the euro has been that it started strong and kept getting stronger. Despite some concerns being voiced about the headwinds that European exporters are starting the face because of the currency’s value, the ECB adopted a cautious tone in their announcement yesterday. There are signs that there may be changes to policy forthcoming in October, but until then the currency will continue to gather strength largely unchecked. The strength of the euro is, in part, due to the contrast between the weaker pound and US dollar, but Eurozone growth is also a factor. The growth has been stronger than expected this year, and the ECB predicts this will now come in at decade-high of 2.2%. Brexit negotiations are certainly a factor, and the EU are currently perceived to be holding all the cards as the government faced a bracing reception to the Great Repeal Bill at the start of the debate in the House of Commons. Domestic challenges in the
US are another factor as the US faces difficulties at home due to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey and the California wildfires. President Trump also has the looming threat from North Korea to deal with. The outcome is that with a weakened pound and US dollar and the ECB yet to take action, the rise of the euro will go largely unchecked for now. In his press conference yesterday, Mario Draghi made it clear that the ECB has a challenge on its hands. It appears that the bondbuying stimulus programme had done its job, and the Eurozone recovery is, according to Dragi’s statement, "robust, it's broad-based, and it was recalled that six million jobs were created since 2013." However, any tapering of QE programme will be a delicate balancing act; the bank also cut its forecast for Eurozone inflation to 1.2% next year and 1.5% in 2019. This is below the ECB’s stated 2% target and makes the decisionmaking process more challenging.
MAGICAL MURDER MYSTERY TOUR If you like a ‘Who dunnit?’ then you might like to buy your tickets for the Campoverde Theatre Group’s performance of the Magical Murder Mystery Tour at the Fiesta Plaza, Orihuela Costa from Wednesday the 27th to Friday 29th September. The late announcement of the show was due to some uncertainty as to whether the venue would be available or not. Now with this confirmed the group are keen to make sure that they have the audience to enjoy their new production. This original murder mystery includes singing, dancing and, of course, a murder. This time it’s the death of the rather unpleasant Tobias West. There are a number of suspects who could have
carried out the murder and the audience will be involved in solving the mystery with prizes for the table who successfully decide who the murderer is. Those attending will also enjoy a one course meal. Tickets cost €10 which includes the price of the meal and doors open at 7pm with food being served at 7.30pm.Proceeds from the show will go towards charities such as Help at Home and tickets are available from members of the cast, the Ticket Line: ctgticketline@gmail.com,by calling 626772256 and at the Fiesta Plaza, CalleRepublica Dominica, Pueblo Principe and the Help at Home shop at Flamenca Beach Commercial Centre. Suzanne O’Connell
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Tulips and other spring blooming bulbs are all-time favourites in the garden. They provide colour and beauty to a dull winter garden until the summer shrubs and perennials burst into flower. They are one of the reasons I love spring so much.
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n general, spring blooming bulbs can be planted in autumn and winter. The warmer your climate, the later you should plant. Bulbs do well in garden beds or in pots and you will be amazed by the range of colours. There are many different types of bulbs to choose from and, being Dutch, one of my personal favourites are tulips: The genus Tulipa contains around 100 species of bulbs, and is a member of the lily family. The flowers come in many different shapes and all colours except true blue. The world's largest permanent display of tulips is in Keukenhof in Holland, also known as “The most beautiful spring garden in the world”. Although tulips are associated with Holland, they originate from southern Europe to central Asia. After being described in a letter by the Dutch ambassador in Turkey in the 16th century, who was also a great floral enthusiast, tulips were brought to Europe. Tulip mania: In Holland, between 1634 and 1637, the early enthusiasm for the new flowers triggered a speculative frenzy now known as the tulip mania - a period in which contract prices for bulbs of the newly-introduced tulip reached extraordinarily high levels and then suddenly collapsed. It is generally considered the first recorded speculative bubble, and the term "tulip mania" is often used metaphorically to refer to any large economic bubble. When the frenzy of the tulip mania subsided, some of those who lost fortunes during this period of time found out through necessity what tribes people of Central Asia had long known: Tulip bulbs are edible. Selecting bulbs: Tulip bulbs can look deceptively delicate, but most are surprisingly hardy and easy to grow. When buying bulbs look for bulbs that are firm and plump when you squeeze them. Avoid any bulb that is diseased or physically damaged or has a bad smell.
The outer skin of tulip bulbs is quite important because it helps to prevent dehydration and damage and should be intact. Bulbs also need to be a reasonable size to flower in their first year. Planting & care: Tulips are traditionally planted in autumn, but in warmer climates tulips prefer to be planted when the weather and soils are a bit cooler. October - November is a good time, but they are really not fussy. Look for early-blooming bulbs. ‘Lady Jane' tulips are the big favourite among warm climate gardeners and the Clusiana species and hybrids are especially recommend. They handle the climate better than Dutch hybrids, which prefer colder winters. Darwin Hybrid tulips are also good choices. Clusiana will naturalize if they are happy, and some other tulips might perennialize in the right locations. To plant, you can dig individual holes or dig one big hole and then lay them out together. Just make sure you space them correctly. As a good general rule, plant at least twice as deep as the bulb is high, normally from 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in.) and about the same distance apart. Plant them with the pointy end up and water well once the foliage appears. Tulip bulbs need very little attention except a complete bulb fertilizer at planting time, and then again when they have finished flowering. Simply sprinkle in a good bulb food and dig it through the soil before planting. A good bulb food often contains a lot of potassium and phosphorous to encourage a good display of flowers. You can also top dress existing clumps of bulbs that are already under ground with a bit of compost or organic fertilizer just to help them along. Tulips do best in an open sunny position or light shade and will flower poorly if they do not receive enough natural light. Good drainage is important. If you have heavy or poorly drained soil, try growing them in raised beds or pots. After flowering, as tempting as it is to cut off the dying foliage – don’t. The foliage helps to provide the energy for next years’ flower. Tulips make an impressive display in bold groups, natural drifts beneath deciduous trees or just scattered around the garden at random. It is amazing to think that these small, dull, lifeless packages will burst into magnificence in spring - so get planting! Marc Vijverberg
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WELCOME TO LOS ANGELES with Vivalia Travel Los Angeles is often billed as the "Creative Capital of the World", because one in every six of its residents works in a creative industry and there are more artists, writers, filmmakers, actors, dancers and musicians living and working in Los Angeles than any other city at any time in history
Los Angeles officially the City of Los Angeles and often known by its initials L.A., is the cultural, financial, and commercial center of Southern California.The city is also the seat of Los Angeles County, the most populated county in the country. Los Angeles is the center of the historically home to the Chumash and Tongva, Los Angeles was claimed by Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo for Spain in 1542 along with the rest of what would become Alta California. The city was officially founded on September 4, 1781, by Spanish governor Felipe de Neve. It became a part of Mexico in 1821 following the Mexican War of Independence. In 1848, at the end of the Mexican–American War, Los Angeles and the rest of
Zone" of entertainment headquarters in Southern California. Los Angeles is the largest manufacturing center in the western United States. The contiguous ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach together comprise the fifth-busiest port in the world and the most significant port in the Western Hemisphere and is vital to trade within the Pacific Rim.
Culture Los Angeles is often billed as the "Creative Capital of the World", because one in every six of its residents works in a creative industry and there are more artists, writers, filmmakers, actors, dancers and musicians living and working in Los Angeles than any other city at any time in history.
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California were purchased as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, thereby becoming part of the United States. Los Angeles was incorporated as a municipality on April 4, 1850, five months before California achieved statehood. The discovery of oil in the 1890s brought rapid growth to the city. Nicknamed the "City of Angels" in part because of how its name translates from the Spanish, Los Angeles is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, and sprawling metropolis. The city is also one of the most substantial economic engines within the nation, with a diverse economy in a broad range of professional and cultural fields. Los Angeles is also famous as the home of Hollywood, a major center of the world entertainment industry.
Economy The economy of Los Angeles is driven by international trade, entertainment (television, motion pictures, video games, music recording, and production), aerospace, technology, petroleum, fashion, apparel, and tourism. Other significant industries include finance, telecommunications, law, healthcare, and transportation. In the 2017 Global Financial Centres Index, Los Angeles was ranked as having the 19th most competitive financial center in the world, and sixth most competitive in United Three of the six major film studios--Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and Universal Pictures—are located within the city limits, their locations being part of the so-called "Thirty-Mile
The city's Hollywood neighborhood has become recognized as the center of the motion picture industry. Los Angeles plays host to the annual Academy Awards and is the site of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, the oldest film school in the United States. The performing arts play a major role in Los Angeles' cultural identity. According to the USC Stevens Institute for Innovation, "there are more than 1,100 annual theatrical productions and 21 openings every week." The Los Angeles Music Center is "one of the three largest performing arts centers in the nation", with more than 1.3 million visitors per year. The Walt Disney Concert
Hall, centerpiece of the Music Center, is home to the prestigious Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Museums and galleries There are 841 museums and art galleries in Los Angeles County. In fact, Los Angeles has more museums per capita than any other city in the world. Some of the notable museums are the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (the largest art museum in the Western United States]), the Getty Center (part of the larger J. Paul Getty Trust, the world's wealthiest art institution), the Battleship Iowa, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. A significant number of art galleries are located on Gallery Row, and tens of thousands attend the monthly Downtown Art Walk there.
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Dali’s not the daddy
A woman who believed she was the illegitimate daughter of surrealist painter Salvador Dalí has found out via the national press that the DNA samples did not match. However, as neither she nor her lawyer have heard anything via official channels, and the paternity hearing is not due until 18th September, Pilar Abel has not ruled out a 'possible error', or that reporters have got the wrong end of the stick. “I'm not frustrated or bitter about it – I've had no communication as yet, and neither has my solicitor; I found out from reading your paper,” Pilar told Catalunya's regional daily, La Vanguardia. In response to rumours that the artist's ascendents want to sue her for the costs of exhuming Dalí's body in light of the allegedly failed paternity suit, Sra Abel says she is ‘sceptical’ and insists she ‘has a right to try to
prove her identity’. Pilar's mother had a brief relationship with Dalí in 1955 whilst working as a nanny for a family in Cadaqués, Girona province, where the artist lived. She had always maintained Pilar was the result. Obtaining DNA to compare with that of Pilar involved exhuming the painter's body, which the Salvador Dalí Foundation – partly run by his surviving family – was dead against. A court order was produced authorising his grave to be opened when the Foundation refused to allow it. When Dalí's body was uncovered, his famous handlebar moustache was said to be still completely intact. Although reports worldwide claim Pilar is not Dalí's daughter, she insists she will wait to hear it in writing from the judge, or until the hearing in 11 days' time, whichever comes first.
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Intolerable home life Life at home has become unbearable with my sister getting her own way all the time. I am, what I call ‘the good child’, while my sister has always demanded attention and run rings around my parents. She is 19 and won’t get a job. She tells Mum and Dad that she is trying but she isn’t, and when she does get an interview she torpedoes it by coming across as hopeless so they don’t offer the job to her. I told my parents what she’s up to, but they said I was lying and I got into trouble. I want to leave home and live with my boyfriend but I need to get this situation sorted for my parents first.
If I were you I would concentrate on your plans to leave home. If you are not there, you can’t get roped in. You’ve made your point with your Mum and Dad and now it’s up to them to see things for themselves and hopefully enforce some ground rules with your sister.
She wants me to get a vasectomy reversal After my divorce I met a woman who is 15 years younger. Long before I met her, I had a vasectomy as I don’t want more children. Initially she said she was fine with it, but now says she wants a child. She wants me to have a reversal. My days of child rearing are over and I feel this could be the end of our relationship. I love her, but it would not be fair of me to make her go through life without children, however I feel it’s equally unfair of her to ask me to change my mind when she knew from the outset that I didn‘t want more children.
You’ve hit the nail on the head. There’s no compromise here, and although you love each other, love isn’t always enough, and I wonder if your relationship can stand up to the resentment that it will undoubtedly cause over time. A serious discussion about the future is called for if you haven’t already had one.
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Spain’s most pricey homes revealed The two most expensive areas in Spain to buy a property have been revealed in recently-published research – and, surprisingly, neither are in the top five wealthiest towns in the country. According to estate agency firm
Idealista, villas – which make up most of the homes – in the urbanisation La Zagaleta in Benahavís, Málaga province, cost an average of €5.6 million to buy. This is despite average income on the Costa del Sol being in the bottom third of the country, coming in at €18,000 to €20,000 per household per annum in August 2016, the latest figures released. The second-most expensive location in Spain to buy a property is the La
Moraleja neighbourhood in Alcobendas, about 20 kilometres to the east of Madrid, which is the fourthwealthiest town in Spain – the average household takes home €50,500 a year. In La Moreleja, once again, the
majority of properties are villas, and average about €5m each – although on the street known as the Camino del Sur, they rise to €5.05m. Just below €5m, and third-most pricey, are homes on the C/ del Castillo de Aysa, in Madrid city. Buying a home on Barcelona's Avenida del Tibidabo will set you back an average of €4.83m, Idealista says. The country's second- and thirdwealthiest towns – Majadahonda, to
Vineyards of La Mata set to disappear The Laguna de La Mata isn’t only home to picnic areas and wildlife. Grapes are also grown here to harvest for La Mata’s own selection of wines. However, this is an industry, albeit small, that is set to disappear. There now remain only sixgrape farmerstending crops in this area, and they are already retired. The prognosis is that in less than ten years there will no longer be any vineyards here. Eduardo Paredes is one of the remaining farmers. ‘It’s a trade that’s dying out,’ he says. ‘Young people don’t want to work in the countryside. Not because they don’t like it but because they can’t make a living there.’ Eduardo perhaps draws €13,000 to €14,000 for his crop and must deduct expenses from this too. This land does not belong to Eduardo, but he leases it from the company Las Salinas. Eduardo reflects how at the end of the 70s, when he got married, he had a car, a lorry and a tractor. He could earn a
decent wage, but now he can’t. He even used to sell some of his wine to the United States as recently as four years ago. The disappearance of the vineyards here will be the latest in a long line of gradual food production reductions. Many years ago, melon, beans, water melon and tomatoes were grown here too. ‘It’s good land for growing,’ claims Eduardo. The salt in the subsoil is believed to add to the flavour of the grapes and enhance the varieties that are grown there such as merseguera and muscatel. One additional problem that the farmers do have is that of rabbits. The disappearance of foxes, eagles and owls means that the rabbit population has grown with consequent difficulties for those growing grapes here. A series of obstacles that mean the wine growing tradition isat real risk. Suzanne O’Connell
the north of the Greater Madrid region, with an average net annual household income of €56,000, and Sant Cugat del Vallès, where residents earn a typical €53,000 per family unit per year – do not appear in the locations with the top-five most expensive properties. Yet number five on the list of the most pricey home-buying locations, Pozuelo de Alarcón in the north-west of Madrid – specifically its Paseo de los Lagos, where a property typically costs €4.75m – is in fact the richest town in Spain, with the average household raking in an after-tax annual income of €70,300, not much less than the yearly wage earnt by national president Mariano Rajoy. As for the rest of the top 10 most expensive house-buying areas, a property on the Avenida Miraflores in Madrid city costs an average of €4.71m; Rocaferrera in Sant Andreu de Llavàneres (Barcelona province) comes in at number seven with homes costing around €4.5m, and the remaining three streets are in La Moraleja again – the Paseo Marquesa Viuda de Aldama (€4.4m); the Camino Ancho (€4.3m), and the Paseo del Conde Gaitanes, at just under €4.3m. Idealista's study also lists the most expensive streets in each of Spain's 17 autonomously-governed regions – those of Andalucía, Madrid and Catalunya having been mentioned
above, the remaining 14 streets or neighbourhoods listed range from a mere €400,000 in Extremadura to just under €3.06m in the Balearics. Extremadura's most expensive street is the Avenida de las Vaguadas, in Badajoz – a provincial capital city right on the Portuguese border – where homes cost an average of €397,564, whilst for the Balearic Islands, it would normally cost around €3,056,400 for a home on the Avenida Cala Molí in Sant Josep de Talaia, in Ibiza. Between these extremes, the remaining 12 are not necessarily all in provincial capital cities.
Altea tops Alicante In the region of Valencia, none of the three provincial capitals – Valencia, Alicante or Castellón – are home to the most expensive streets; this honour goes to Altea (Alicante province) where a home on the C/ Alemania will require you to shell out a typical €1.86m. And in Navarra, the capital, Pamplona, is not where the most expensive home-buying street can be found – this, the Avenida de Egües, is in the town also called Egües, and purchasing a pad here will cost a typical €546,167. In Asturias, the most expensive street to buy a property is in Gijón, the Camino de las Magnolias, with an average price tag of €744,455; in the Canaries, Adeje – on the island of Tenerife – is home to the region's most valuable properties in the Cala Alcojara bay, where they normally go up for sale
for about €1,345,500; in the Basque Country – despite San Sebastián having been declared Spain's most expensive city in 2014, this is not true of its property, since thost that cost the most are found on the C/ Amann in Getxo in the province of Vizcaya, of which the capital is Bilbao. In the remaining seven federal regions, the streets where residential property costs the most are all in provincial capital cities. For Aragón, this is the urbanisation known as the Colonia San Lamberto in Zaragoza (€1,138,333); in Cantabria, homes are most costly on the Avenida Pérez Galdos in Santander (€1.08m); in Castilla-La Mancha, they are on the main road named the Carretera Navalpino in Toledo (€718,000); and in Castilla y León, in the famously ornate, classical Plaza Mayor of Salamanca, a major tourist attraction as well as home to the region's most valuable residential property at just a few hundred under €670,000. Turning to Galicia in the far northwest, buyers have to splash out the most on A Coruña's Avenida Linares Rivas (€826,800); in the land-locked northern wine region of La Rioja, the Avenida de Madrid in Logroño is the most costly for purchasing a home (€530,800); whilst in the Region of Murcia, the city of Murcia itself is where the 'real' money changes hands: the main boulevard through the metropolitan area, the Gran Vía Alfonso X el Sabio, is home to properties costing a typical €555,385.
World’s best universities The world’s top 1,000 universities include 29 in Spain – two more than last year – according to the Times Higher Education ranking for the 2017-2018 academic year. Along with the UK and Spain, a further 75 countries are present on the list which, once again, is topped by Oxford, with
just below that of Oslo and just above that of Lancaster. Not to be confused with the UAB, Barcelona University maintains its joint position at 201 to 250, all of which are on equal footing and include Reading, Queen's in Belfast, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, University College Dublin, and St George's University of London, and is above Bath, Essex, Surrey and Swansea, four of the institutions which share the 251 to 300 slot. Sharing ranking 301 to 350 with Aberystwyth, Anglia Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona Ruskin, Kent, Bangor, Loughborough, Cambridge having leap-frogged the Stirling, Birkbeck University of London, California Institute of Technology to Brighton & Sussex Medical School and snatch second place from it, climbing Goldsmith's University of London is the from fourth last year. University of Navarra in Pamplona. Once again, Spain's highest-ranked Madrid Autonomous University (UAM) university is the Pompeu Fabra in sits jointly in the 351 to 400 position with Barcelona, at number 140, sandwiched the UK's West Midlands-based Aston between the British universities of Leeds University, Brunel University of London, (139) and Birmingham (joint 141 with Heriot-Watt, London City, the Royal that of Eindhoven, The Netherlands). Veterinary College, and Cork (Ireland). In fact, the Pompeu Fabra, or UPF, has In the 401 to 500 bracket is the shot up 25 places from last year's 165, University of Catalunya, in Barcelona and and Barcelona Autonomous University the Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, which (UAB) has gone from 163 in the previous they share with Dublin City, Middlesex, ranking to 147 – a meteoric rise, but Hull, Plymouth, Strathclyde, SOAS dropping below the UPF. University of London, and the Open Now sharing a ranking with the University. University of Nottingham and the From 501 to 600 is Madrid's University of Sussex (UK), Spain's second- Complutense University, Valencia, ranked higher education institution is Granada and Valencia Polytechnic,
rubbing shoulders with the Universities of Hertfordshire, Keele, Liverpool John Moore's, Limerick (Ireland), Ulster (Northern Ireland), West of Scotland, Northumbria and Portsmouth.
Towards the bottom The University of Alcalá in Madrid is in the 601 to 800 list, along with the University of the Basque Country, the Carlos III University of Madrid, the King Juan Carlos, La Laguna, Jaén University, Murcia, Oviedo, Salamanca, Sevilla, Santiago de Compostela (Galicia), the Technical University of Madrid, Vigo (Galicia), and Zaragoza. British universities in the same slot are Bedfordshire, South Wales, Bournemouth, Bradford, Brighton, Central Lancashire, Coventry, De Montfort, East London, Teesside, West of England, Lincoln, Manchester Metropolitan, Westminster, Edinburgh Napier, Glasgow Caledonian, Greenwich, Nottingham Trent, Roehampton, Salford, Huddersfield, Kingston, Leeds Beckett and, in Ireland, the Dublin Institute of Technology. Finally, between 801 and 1,000 is the University of A Coruña (Galicia), CastillaLa Mancha, Alicante, and Almería. They share this ranking with four UK universities - London South Bank, Derby, Robert Gordon and Sheffield Hallam. According to the preamble for the coming year's league tables, the Times Higher Education list uses 13 performance indicators which cover the 'core missions' of teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.
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Motorists to be fined for nonurgent horn honking Spain’s traffic authorities have warned that leaning on the horn when it is not a safety issue can result in fines of
2010 and 2012 when Spain won two UEFA Euros back to back and the FIFA World Cup in the middle, these being
between €80 and €200 – despite this apparently being drivers' favourite function on their cars. As in many Mediterranean countries, beeping the horn is often second nature at red traffic lights, to vent frustration in gridlocks, to attract goodlooking women's attention – and, of course, whenever a major football team wins an important match. Police turned a blind eye, or a deaf ear, to horns in the summers of 2008,
historic occasions that caused a frenzy of excitement across the nation and led to horns blasting most of the night. However, generally, unless it is to warn a driver or avert an accident, horn use is illegal, according to Spain's highway code. Beeping at drivers is allowed when alerting the car in front of one's intention to overtake, provided the driver in front has not indicated his or her intention to overtake a vehicle up ahead.
It is also permitted when reversing, to warn drivers behind, or when a car is pulling out of a blind junction and risks running into your path. Any action that could prevent an accident, such as on narrow roads or in places or conditions of poor visibility, is acceptable. Otherwise, emergency vehicles are permitted to use their sound signals – sirens, horns or similar – in any necessary situation, but should beep their horns repeatedly or wave a cloth out of the window, a very early custom before vehicles had full signalling equipment, whilst they are connecting their siren lights. Hooting at a driver who is too slow off the mark at a green traffic light or at cars making painstaking manoeuvres to get into a parking space and causing a traffic jam; are not allowed. This does leave drivers in an awkward position, however, when the car in front has overshot the traffic light and cannot see whether it has gone green – in this situation, they are generally unable to reverse and have to rely on being ‘pipped at’ from behind, but this can lead to the ‘pipper’ getting hit with a sanction of €80.
No leaning In all cases, horns should never be leant on, according to the Road Traffic Safety Code (Código de Tráfico y Seguridad
Vial), but with a series of brief honks and always bearing in mind that use at night should be limited strictly to safety situations. They can be used to warn pedestrians of imminent danger, but not out of annoyance at someone who is crossing the road too slowly and holding them up. Any driver who sees a so-called 'R-310' sign should never hoot their horns unless it is to prevent a crash, since these warnings are placed in so-called 'acoustically-saturated zones', or high-level noise-nuisance areas. Using strident-sounding signals, as opposed to standard horns; beeping without apparent reason, or beeping in an R-310 area brings an instant fine of €80. Using 'special' signals, such as sirens, in a 'non-priority' vehicle – typically defined as ambulances, police cars, fire engines or 'dedicated transport' vehicles like non-equipped ambulances or first-aid cars – or even having these 'priority' sirens fitted to an ordinary vehicle without actually using them, are both offences that attract fines of €200. On the flip side, driving a vehicle with a horn that does not work, or without a horn at all, leads to a €200 fine as this means drivers cannot warn other motorists, pedestrians or cyclists for their safety.
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August job losses August has seen highest number of job losses in Spain since 2008 as the tourism season comes to a close. At least 46,400 Spaniards lost their jobs in August as the tourism season began drawing to a close, new figures have revealed. The figure is a much sharper rise in unemployment than over the same period last year, when the number of jobless claims increased by 14,435 people. There are now 3,382,324 people officially registered as being out of work in Spain. The number of people contributing to social security fell to 18,309,844 people in August, after retreating 0,97 percent. The figure represents the greatest job destruction for a month of August since 2008, the beginning of the financial crash. Meanwhile, a new Eurostat survey has found that Spain is among the member states with the greatest number of people working in temporary posts against their will. In 2016, 91.4 percent of Spain’s temporary workers said they would have preferred to be in a permanent position. Only Cyprus had a higher rate, at 92.2 percent. Most of these workers want a more stable, full-time job – particularly since these pay better. Around 27 percent of Spain’s jobs are temporary.
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Holiday price hike Package holidays and hotel rooms have gone up in price all over the world – including in Spain – this year, although increasing costs have not affected demand at the top end of the market.
In Spain, package deals rose in cost by 8.4 percent in July based on a year previously, being 16.1 percent higher than in June. Costs of holidays to Spain typically rise towards the end of June and contine to be high in August, due to the excellent beach weather and school holidays, although for travellers not dictated to by the latter, September is an ideal month for a beach break since it is still hot in the south, the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean and the prices tend to be much lower. Organised trips within Spain have
risen in price year-on-year by 24.7 percent, deals which cover everything from flight-airport transfer-resort packages through to coach tours with guided excursions. Prices of holidays abroad leaving from Spain have gone
up by an average of 6 percent in the last year. But the availability of multidestination holidays is now greater,
since more flights and routes exist allowing travellers to combine trips to more than one country and several destinations within the same country. Flights have become more expensive, though – in the first seven months of this year, air travel within Spain rose in price by 6.2 percent and, abroad, by 11.8 percent, with ferry travel rising by 1.8 percent. Hotels in Spain went up in price by 2.1 percent year-on-year in July, and the aggregate increase during 2017 was 2.6 percent. Those in the Balearics rose the most, by 7.3 percent, followed by hotels in Navarra (5 percent). Barcelona, Castellón and Guipúzcoa (Basque Country) were the provinces
with the sharpest hotel-room cost hikes, at 2.9 percent between July 2016 and July 2017. Juan Luis Nicolau, faculty leader in
tourism, management, business and economics at Virginia Techological University (USA), says the proliferation of tourist apartments is coming at a cost to hotels. In practice, however, these two types of accommodation cater for very different markets – self-catering apartments and villas are ideal for families and groups of friends, whilst hotels continue to be favoured by singles and couples or friends in pairs.
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Nicolau, one of the top 25 tourism industry researchers in the world, says price hikes have not affected demand at the higher end of the travel market – those who typically opt for five-star hotels are the type who are willing to pay extra for quality and comfort and have the means to do so, meaning an extra few euros on the bill is not an issue. Rrecent figures show that, these days, tourists travelling to Spain tend to stay less time but spend more when they do so – less money spent on accommodation means they can afford to push the boat out more once at their destination, meaning a higher turnover of bigger-spending visitors. International tourists in Spain have reached record highs this year – July alone brought 10.5 million visitors to the country, of whom nearly a quarter were British, and before August started, the total number of foreign holidaymakers in Spain equalled that of the resident population.
Airlines complain at increase in delayed flights The shocking 97 percent increase in delays between April and June has been put down to ‘chaotic’ tighter controls kicking in, claim airline chiefs. Some passengers endured waits of up to four hours, with Palma Airport one of those affected by enhanced checks on those leaving or entering the EU’s Schengen zone. British Airways, Ryanair and Easyjet are demanding EU states hire more border staff to address the problem, which has caused one in 20 passengers to miss connecting flights. The extra checks and waiting time had made the current situation ‘unsustainable’, they added. The enhanced checks affect those entering and leaving the EU’s Schengen zone, which is a border-free travel zone made up of 26 countries, and include increased passport scrutiny. Under new regulations the EU put into effect in April, passengers must have the details of their passports checked against a European database, to ensure that they do not pose a threat. The airlines are demanding more border staff and automatic gates to combat the problem. The European Commission has stood by the new regulations, saying these inconveniences are ‘the price of security.’
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Hollyoaks Coach Trip Made in Chelsea Melissa and Joey 2 Broke Girls Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy 2 Broke Girls The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Coach Trip My Hotter Half Don’t Tell the Bride Celebs Go Dating The Big Bang Theory The IT Crowd Celebs Go Dating First Dates Hotel Don’t Tell the Bride My Hotter Half How I Met Your Mother
Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am
Flog it! Trade Secrets Council House Crackdown Garden Rescue World’s Busiest Cities Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics For What It’s Worth Coast Glorious Gardens From Above Who Do You Think You Are? Great British Railway Journeys Human Planet Flog It! Richard Osman’s House of Games Eggheads This Farming Life World’s Busiest Cities Mountain The Other One Newsnight Horizon Panorama Who Do You Think You Are? Astronauts: Do You Have What it Takes? This is BBC Two
Television: Wed. 13th September
Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Dickinson’s Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Love Your Home and Garden Long Lost Family ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London UEFA Champions League Highlights Play to the Whistle Jackpot247 May the Best House Win ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show
Sky 1 7.00am 9.00am 10.00am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 1.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 6.00am
Hawaii Five-0 Monkey Life The Dog Whisperer Nothing to Declare Border Security NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 NCIS: Los Angeles Supergirl Stargate SG-1 Futurama Modern Family The Simpsons Freddie Down Under Stella Colony Air Ambulance A League of Their Own The Force: Manchester Zoo Motorway Patrol Animal 999 The Dog Whisperer
7.00am 7.40am 8.40am 9.40am 10.40am 12.05pm 12.35pm 1.40pm 2.10pm 3.15pm 4.15pm 5.20pm 6.20pm 6.55pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 11.05pm 12.05am 1.05am 2.55am 3.20am 3.30am
Judge Judy Heartbeat Where the Heart is Wild at Heart Judge Judy Rising Damp On the Buses Griff’s Great Britain Heartbeat Doc Martin Wild at Heart On the Buses Rising Damp Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Foyle’s War Law and Order: UK Lightfields Colditz Rising Damp ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping
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Countdown
7.00am
Puffin Rock
7.45am
King of Queens
7.05am
Poppy Cat
9.00am
Everybody Loves Raymond
7.20am
Simon
10.00am
Frasier
7.25am
Bob the Builder
11.05am
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
7.35am
Fireman Sam
12.00pm
Coast v Country
7.50am
Thomas and Friends
1.00pm
Channel 4 News
8.00am
Milkshake Monkey
1.05pm
Couples Come Dine with Me
8.05am
Nella the Princess Knight
2.05pm
French Collection
8.20am
Noddy: Toyland Detective
3.10pm
Countdown
8.35am
Paw Patrol
4.00pm
Cheap Cheap Cheap
8.50am
Rusty Rivets
5.00pm
A Place in the Sun
9.05am
Digby Dragon
6.00pm
Come Dine with Me
9.15am
Floogals
7.00pm
The Simpsons
9.35am
Peppa Pig
7.30pm
Hollyoaks
9.55am
Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom
8.00pm
Channel 4 News
10.05am
Mofy
9.00pm
Location, Location, Location
10.15am
The Wright Stuff
10.00pm
Grand Designs
12.15pm
Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!
11.00pm
Back
1.10pm
5 News Lunchtime
11.35pm
The Secret Life of the Holiday Resort
1.15pm
The Hotel Inspector
12.35am
Educating Greater Manchester
2.15pm
Home and Away
1.35am
24 Hours Inside Your Body
2.45pm
Neighbours
2.30am
The Hole
3.20pm
The Mentalist
4.00am
Location, Location, Location
4.15pm
Wall of Silence
4.55am
Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb
6.00pm
5 News at 5
5.50am
Building the Dream
6.30pm
Neighbours
6.45am
Kirsty’s Homemade Home
7.00pm
Home and Away
7.30pm
5 News Tonight
8.00pm
Starting Up, Starting Over
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GPs: Behind Closed Doors
10.00pm
Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!
11.00pm
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4.00am 5.00am
Beyond 100 Days Brushing Up on... Everyday Eden: A Potted History of the Suburban Garden Andrew Marr’s The Making of Modern Britain Sound Waves: The Symphony of Physics Britain in Focus: A Photographic History Hidden Histories: Britain’s Oldest Family Businesses How to be Bohemian with Victoria Coren Mitchell Everyday Eden: A Potted History of the Suburban Garden Sound Waves: The Symphony of Physics This is BBC Four
9.55am
A Place in the Sun
12.00pm
Four in a Bed
12.35pm
Four in a Bed
1.05pm
Four in a Bed
1.35pm
Four in a Bed
2.05pm
Four in a Bed
2.40pm
A Place in the Sun
4.50pm
Time Team
6.55pm
George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces
7.55pm
The Secret Life of the Zoo
8.55pm
Grand Designs
10.00pm
999: What’s Your Emergency?
11.00pm
24 Hours in A and E
12.05am
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
1.05am
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
2.05am
The Perfect Penis
3.05am
999: What’s Your Emergency?
4.10am
8 Out of 10 Cats
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ITV3
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Super Casino
4.10am
The Hotel Inspector: Checking in,
5.00am
Caught on Camera
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House Doctor
6.10am
The Great Artists
6.35am
Nick’s Quest
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The Car Chasers Pawn Stars The Saint Ironside Quincy, M.E. Minder The Avengers The Saint Ironside Quincy, M.E. Minder The Avengers The Car Chasers Pawn Stars British Superbike Championship Highlights On Her Majesty’s Secret Service FYI Daily On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Exit Wounds FYI Daily Exit Wounds Ax Men ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping
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Breakfast Council House Crackdown Homes Under the Hammer Dom on the Spot Thief Trackers Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Boss Escape to the Country Garden Rescue Celebrity Money for Nothing Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show EastEnders Without Limits: Vietnam Ambulance BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Question Time MND and 22-Year-Old Me Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
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You’ve Been Framed! Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Below Deck Emmerdale Coronation Street You’ve Been Framed! The Ellen DeGeneres Show Below Deck Dress to Impress Emmerdale Coronation Street You’ve Been Framed! The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Dress to Impress You’ve Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Bromans Celebrity Juice Family Guy American Dad! Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Teleshopping
The Top Ten Show 2017
7.20am
Ordinary World
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Marauders
11.05am
Passengers
1.15pm
Passengers: Special
1.30pm
The Good, the Bad, and the Dead
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Rage
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Goldstone
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Marauders
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Passengers The Good, the Bad, and the Dead Ordinary World Tanna
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Rage
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Star Trek Beyond Special
6.30am
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Special
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Sky Sports Tonight
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Premier League Match Pack
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Live NFL: Houston @ Cincinnati
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Super League Highlights
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Hollyoaks Coach Trip Made in Chelsea Melissa and Joey 2 Broke Girls Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy 2 Broke Girls The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Coach Trip The Big Bang Theory Kevin Can Wait Body Fixers Celebs Go Dating The Big Bang Theory The IT Crowd Celebs Go Dating First Dates Hotel Body Fixers Kevin Can Wait Rude(Ish) Tube How I Met Your Mother
Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am
Flog it! Trade Secrets Council House Crackdown Garden Rescue Nadiya’s British Food Adventure Great British Menu Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics For What It’s Worth Coast Glorious Gardens From Above Who Do You Think You Are? Great British Railway Journeys Human Planet Flog It! Richard Osman’s House of Games Eggheads This Farming Life The Big Family Cooking Showdown Tribes, Predators and Me The Premier League Show Newsnight Mountain Celebrity MasterChef Sweet Sixteen This is BBC Two
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Road Wars Hawaii Five-0 Monkey Life The Dog Whisperer Nothing to Declare Border Security NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 NCIS: Los Angeles Supergirl Stargate SG-1 Futurama Modern Family The Simpsons Duck Quacks Don’t Echo A League of Their Own Football’s Funniest Moments Freddie Fries A League of Their Own The Force: Manchester Hawaii Five-0 Motorway Patrol Animal 999 The Dog Whisperer
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Judge Judy Heartbeat Where the Heart is Wild at Heart Judge Judy Rising Damp On the Buses Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant Heartbeat Doc Martin Wild at Heart On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Foyle’s War Law and Order: UK Lightfields Colditz Rising Damp ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping
Sky Movies Premiere - 4.50pm Goldstone
Indigenous detective Jay Swan arrives in the town of Goldstone to search for a missing person, and his simple duty becomes complicated when he uncovers a web of crime and corruption.
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Countdown
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Puffin Rock
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King of Queens
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Poppy Cat
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Everybody Loves Raymond
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Simon
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Frasier
7.25am
Bob the Builder
11.05am
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
12.00pm
Coast v Country
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Fireman Sam
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Thomas and Friends
8.00am
Milkshake Monkey Nella the Princess Knight
1.00pm
Channel 4 News
1.05pm
Couples Come Dine with Me
2.05pm
French Collection
8.05am
3.10pm
Countdown
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Noddy: Toyland Detective
4.00pm
Cheap Cheap Cheap
8.35am
Paw Patrol
5.00pm
A Place in the Sun
8.50am
Rusty Rivets
6.00pm
Come Dine with Me
9.05am
Digby Dragon
7.00pm
The Simpsons
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Floogals
7.30pm
Hollyoaks
9.35am
Peppa Pig
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Channel 4 News
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Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom
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Lego Masters
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Mofy
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The Wright Stuff
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Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!
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5 News Lunchtime
1.15pm
The Hotel Inspector
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Home and Away
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Educating Greater Manchester
11.00pm
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice
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The Undateables
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Gogglebox
2.00am
Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls Ep3
2.55am
From Russia to Iran:
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Neighbours
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The Mentalist
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One Born Every Minute
4.15pm
Boyfriend Killer
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Location, Location, Location
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5 News at 5
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Building the Dream
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Neighbours
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Four in a Bed
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Home and Away
7.30pm
5 News Tonight
8.00pm
Police Interceptors
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Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords
10.00pm
Gypsy Kids: Our Secret World
11.00pm
My Extreme Ocd Life
12.05am
My Secret Sex Fantasy
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Super Casino
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Beyond 100 Days The Sky at Night Britain’s Outlaws: Highwaymen, Pirates and Rogues Best Album of the Year 2017: Mercury Prize Live Indie Classics at the BBC The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill Music Moguls: Masters of Pop I’m Not in Love: The Story of 10cc Britain’s Outlaws: Highwaymen, Pirates and Rogues This is BBC Four
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A Place in the Sun
12.00pm
Four in a Bed
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Four in a Bed
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Four in a Bed
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Four in a Bed
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Four in a Bed
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A Place in the Sun
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Time Team
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George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces
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The Secret Life of the Zoo
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Grand Designs
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Outlander
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The World’s Biggest Penis
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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
2.30am
Outlander
3.50am
Grand Designs
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Emmerdale Debbie and Ross have a plan. Daz offers a hand. Aaron gets a surprise. Debbie feels the pressure. Daz faces the consequences. Megan is hostile.
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AMATEUR JIHADIST HUNTER SPARKS ROTTERDAM TERROR ALERT
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few hours before Dutch security forces raided the home of Jimmy F. in the early hours of 23rd August in Zevenbergen, a small town some 40 kilometers south of Rotterdam, the 22-year-old had been chatting online using a false identity with an alleged Jihadist calling himself Ayoub. “I told him I was planning my own thing, because he cancelled his plan because Spain (sic) now has high security (following the attacks in Catalonia in midAugust). So I dropped the name Rotterdam. So maybe that’s (sic) what triggered them,” he wrote in a series of text messages to a friend about the terror scare he triggered. Unwittingly, Jimmy F. had prompted the Spanish security services, who had been monitoring his conversation with Ayoub, to issue a terrorist alert, prompting the authorities in Rotterdam to cancel a concert and arrest him. He denies any links to terrorists, describing himself as a “jihadist hunter.” Jimmy F. believed he had uncovered something important when he contacted a jihadist online, but when he suggested that he was planning his own attack in Rotterdam, the Spanish security services immediately contacted their Dutch counterparts. A concert was cancelled that night in the port city, while a Spaniard driving a van containing gas canisters – and who turned out to be drunk – was arrested close to the stadium where the event was to be held. He was later released. While all this was going on, Jimmy F.
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was telling his friends what had happened. “Concert got cancelled. But I am on some kind of list. So now I have to call the police to say I didn’t (sic) do it. Without telling them I have been in contact with the feds.” Karianne Bal, Jimmy F.’s lawyer, says that the 23-year-old called the local police on several occasions to inform them of his activities, but they did not pay much attention to his story. At 2am on 24th August 24, according to Dutch television channel NOS, special forces raided Jimmy F.’s home and arrested him. Jimmy F. is studying security at a community college in Zevenbergen, and is a member of Syria General, an online group that discusses the war in Syria. His lawyer says he has been “fascinated since he was a child with the political and economic aspects of the war, but nothing else.” She describes him as an “amateur spy” and a “jihadist hunter.” “He had no plans for any kind of attack and mentioned Rotterdam unaware that there was a concert. He believed he was talking to a jihadist who did have plans
and he hoped to find out more about them,” concludes his lawyer. Possible charges Dutch prosecutors say Jimmy F., who is being held in custody, could face charges of involvement in a terrorist threat. The Dutch media say that the judge overseeing the case has told prosecutors that, for the moment, the evidence points only to a public-order disturbance. Ayoub, the supposed jihadist Jimmy F. had been talking to about an attack in Rotterdam, describes himself as resident in Spain and is obsessed with the idea of recovering Al Andalus, the area covering much of the south of the country that was occupied by the Arabs for several centuries. Ayoub was also talking to another individual called Azziz Hamdan on the messaging service Telegram. An administrator on the instant messenger, a US citizen who also tries to identify jihadists online, says that Ayoub and Hamdan were trying to recruit up to 16 people to take part in an attack.
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Breakfast Council House Crackdown Homes Under the Hammer Dom on the Spot Thief Trackers Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Boss Escape to the Country Garden Rescue Celebrity Money for Nothing Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show A Question of Sport EastEnders Celebrity MasterChef BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Comedy Playhouse Room 101 The NFL Show Rogue Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
BBC2 7.00am 7.30am 8.15am 9.00am 10.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.45pm 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 12.05am 1.05am 1.35am 2.35am 3.05am
ITV2 7.00am 7.25am 8.00am 8.45am 9.45am 10.15am 11.05am 12.15pm 1.20pm 2.20pm 2.50pm 3.45pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 12.00am 1.30am 2.25am 3.20am 6.50am
You’ve Been Framed! Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Below Deck Emmerdale You’ve Been Framed! The Ellen DeGeneres Show Below Deck Dress to Impress Emmerdale You’ve Been Framed! The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Dress to Impress You’ve Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Run, Fat Boy, Run Family Guy American Dad! Bromans Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen
Ordinary World
8.35am
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10.15am
Marauders
12.10pm
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5.25pm
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7.00pm
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9.00pm
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10.45pm
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12.40am
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2.20am
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4.30am
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6.30am
Moana: Special
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3.30pm
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6.30pm
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8.00pm
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11.15pm
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Through the Night
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Through the Night
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Through the Night
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Hollyoaks Coach Trip Made in Chelsea Melissa and Joey 2 Broke Girls Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy 2 Broke Girls The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Coach Trip Mirror Mirror Celebs Go Dating The Big Bang Theory The IT Crowd Celebs Go Dating First Dates Hotel Tattoo Fixers on Holiday The IT Crowd Rude(Ish) Tube How I Met Your Mother
Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am
Flog it! Trade Secrets Council House Crackdown Garden Rescue Gardeners’ World Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics For What It’s Worth Coast Glorious Gardens From Above Who Do You Think You Are? Great British Railway Journeys Human Planet Flog It! Richard Osman’s House of Games Eggheads This Farming Life Mastermind Only Connect Gardeners’ World Mock the Week Newsnight Dragons’ Den Panorama Dangerous Borders Normal for Norfolk 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 Dickinson’s Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Teach My Pet to Do That Coronation Street Cold Feet ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Tonight at the London Palladium Tipping Point Jackpot247 Storage Hoarders ITV Nightscreen
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Hawaii Five-0 Monkey Life The Dog Whisperer Nothing to Declare Border Security NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 NCIS: Los Angeles Supergirl Stargate SG-1 Futurama Modern Family The Simpsons Modern Family Zoo The Force: North East Ross Kemp A League of Their Own The Force: Manchester Hawaii Five-0 Motorway Patrol Animal 999 The Dog Whisperer
7.00am 7.40am 8.40am 9.45am 10.45am 12.05pm 1.45pm
Judge Judy Heartbeat Where the Heart is Wild at Heart Judge Judy On the Buses Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant Heartbeat Doc Martin Wild at Heart On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Kate Mr Selfridge Law and Order: UK Lightfields Colditz Agatha Christie’s Marple On the Buses ITV3 Nightscreen
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Channel 4 7.00am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.00am 9.25am 9.55am 10.25am 12.05pm 1.05pm 1.10pm 1.40pm 2.25pm 4.05pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 1.05am 1.35am 2.20am 4.05am 5.00am 5.55am 6.50am
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World News Today Top of the Pops Foo Fighters and More: Live Lounge Special Marc Bolan: The Final Word Glam Rock at the BBC Elton John at the BBC Rod Stewart at the BBC Top of the Pops Marc Bolan: The Final Word Glam Rock at the BBC This is BBC Four
9.55am
A Place in the Sun
12.00pm
Four in a Bed
12.35pm
Four in a Bed
1.05pm
Four in a Bed
1.35pm
Four in a Bed
2.05pm
Four in a Bed
2.40pm
A Place in the Sun
4.50pm
Time Team
6.55pm
George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces
7.55pm
The Secret Life of the Zoo
8.55pm
Grand Designs
10.00pm
Professor T
11.05pm
24 Hours in A and E
1.10am
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
2.05am
Chopped Off:
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Countdown King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Practice 1 Live Coast v Country Channel 4 News A Place in the Sun Countdown Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Practice 2 Live Cheap Cheap Cheap A Place in the Sun Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Crystal Maze Ep4 Gogglebox 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Married to a Celebrity: The Survival Guide Back The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice The French Connection The State Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb Building the Dream Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free
Channel 5 7.00am
Puffin Rock
7.05am
Poppy Cat
7.20am
Simon
7.25am
Bob the Builder
7.35am
Fireman Sam
7.50am
Thomas and Friends
8.00am
Milkshake Monkey
8.05am
Nella the Princess Knight
8.20am
Noddy: Toyland Detective
8.35am
Paw Patrol
8.50am
Rusty Rivets
9.05am
Digby Dragon
9.15am
Floogals
9.35am
Peppa Pig
9.55am
Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom
10.05am
Mofy
10.15am
The Wright Stuff
12.15pm
Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!
1.10pm
5 News Lunchtime
1.15pm
The Hotel Inspector
2.15pm
Home and Away
2.45pm
Neighbours
3.15pm
The Mentalist
4.15pm
Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost
6.00pm
5 News at 5
6.30pm
Neighbours
7.00pm
Home and Away
7.30pm
5 News Tonight
8.00pm
Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh
9.00pm
Celebrity Five Go Motorhoming
10.00pm
Cruising with Jane McDonald
11.00pm
Maurice Gibb: In Life and Death
12.05am
The Greatest Ever Pop Families
1.00am
Super Casino
4.10am
Ring of Fire
5.25am
Access
5.40am
House Doctor
6.05am
The Great Artists
6.30am
Nick’s Quest
7.00am 7.05am 7.50am 8.45am 9.55am 10.50am 11.50am 12.50pm 1.55pm 2.30pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.05pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.30pm 11.35pm 12.35am 1.50am 1.55am 2.30am 3.25am 3.45am 4.00am
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Grand Designs
4.10am
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Television: Sat. 16th September BBC1
BBC2
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Breakfast
7.00am
The NFL Show
11.00am
Saturday Kitchen Live
7.30am
How We Won the War
12.30pm
The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food
8.00am
My Favourite Wife
1.00pm
Football Focus
9.25am
Talking Pictures
2.00pm
BBC News
2.15pm
PDC Champions League of Darts
10.05am
Hotel Reserve
5.30pm
Final Score
11.30am
Railways of the Great War
6.25pm
BBC News
with Michael Portillo
6.35pm
Regional News and Weather
12.00pm
6.40pm
Len Goodman’s Partners in Rhyme
1.00pm
Len and Ainsley’s Big Food Adventure
7.10pm
Pointless
1.45pm
Triathlon World Series Grand Final:
8.00pm
Even Better Than the Real Thing
9.00pm
Who Dares Wins
9.45pm
Casualty
10.35pm
Mrs. Brown’s Boys
11.05pm
BBC News
11.25pm
Match of the Day
12.55am
People Just Do Nothing
1.25am
The Uninvited
12.45am
The White Countess
2.45am
Weather for the Week Ahead
2.50am
Renoir
2.50am
BBC News
4.35am
This is BBC Two
Rotterdam 6.15pm
The Big Family Cooking Showdown
7.15pm
Dad’s Army
7.45pm
PDC Champions League of Darts
11.15pm
The A-Z of Later ... with Jools Holland: From Adele to ZZ Top
ITV2 7.00am 7.10am 9.35am 1.00pm 2.05pm 2.10pm 3.10pm 4.15pm 5.15pm 5.20pm 6.25pm 7.25pm 7.30pm 10.00pm 11.05pm 11.10pm 12.10am 1.35am 2.05am 3.05am 4.00am
Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Emmerdale Omnibus Coronation Street Omnibus Sweet Home Alabama FYI Daily Sweet Home Alabama The X Factor The Incredible Hulk FYI Daily The Incredible Hulk King Kong FYI Daily King Kong The Fast and the Furious FYI Daily The Fast and the Furious Family Guy American Dad! Celebrity Juice Bromans Teleshopping
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ITV1 7.00am 7.10am 7.35am 8.00am 8.05am 8.10am 8.20am 8.30am 8.35am 8.50am 9.10am 9.30am 10.05am 10.25am 12.20pm 1.20pm 1.25pm 2.30pm 5.00pm 6.35pm 6.45pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.15pm 11.20pm 11.35pm 1.20am 4.00am 4.50am
Through the Night
8.00am
Good Morning Sports Fans
9.00am
Rugby Union
12.30pm
Football
4.15pm
Live Super League Q8
6.15pm
Football
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2.05am
Goldstone
4.10am
Marauders
6.10am
The Top Ten Show 2017 Moana: Special
7.50am
Peppa Pig
7.55am
Wissper
1.25pm
F1 Meets... Jackie Stewart
8.05am
Paw Patrol
1.55pm
Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix
8.15am
Bob the Builder
8.30am
Fireman Sam
8.40am
Olly the Little White Van
8.45am
Paw Patrol
Qualifying Live 4.45pm
World’s Most Expensive Cars
5.45pm
A Place in the Sun
9.00am
Blaze and the Monster Machines
6.35pm
Location, Location, Location
9.30am
Noddy: Toyland Detective
9.45am
Floogals
10.00am
Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom
7.30pm
Channel 4 News
8.00pm
Dunkirk
10.10am
Shimmer and Shine
9.00pm
WWII’s Great Escapes
10.25am
Digby Dragon
10.45am
Peppa Pig
11.00am
Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom
10.00pm
Super 8
12.20am
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
11.10am
Olly the Little White Van
2.35am
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
11.20am
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
11.55am
Animals Make You Laugh Out Loud 2
12.20pm
Columbo: Grand Deceptions
2.15pm
Columbo:
4.10pm
Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords
5.10pm
The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door
7.05pm
Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!
8.00pm
Can’t Pay Special: Big Family Bust-Up
11.00am
Soccer A.M.
6.55am
Last Man Standing
12.30pm
The Next Jamie Vardy
1.30pm
What’s Up TV
Hollyoaks Omnibus
BBC 4
Murder, Smoke and Shadows
Cricket
11.00pm
Live PGA Tour Golf
2.00pm
Funniest Moments
8.00pm
The Brain with David Eagleman
9.00pm
The Great Fire: In Real Time
12.00am
Through the Night
3.00pm
Gillette Soccer Saturday
9.00pm
Swarm: Nature’s Incredible Invasions
9.55pm
5 News Weekend
6.15pm
Barclays Premier League
10.00pm
Black Lake
10.00pm
Football on 5
6.30pm
Modern Family
11.25pm
Easter Island: Mysteries of a Lost World
11.30pm
The Ncis Movie: Legend
12.55am
Top of the Pops
1.05am
Cricket on 5
1.30am
The People’s Liners:
2.05am
Super Casino
4.10am
Ring of Fire
5.40am
Divine Designs
6.10am
Wildlife SOS
6.30am
Chinese Food in Minutes
7.00am 7.05am 7.35am 8.30am 9.25am 10.30am 11.30am 11.45am 12.45pm 4.25pm 5.25pm 5.30pm 6.45pm 7.45pm 7.50pm 8.45pm 12.30am 1.30am 1.35am 2.40am 3.40am 4.00am
Sporting Funnies River Monsters The Big Fish Off Motorsport UK Classic Cars ITV Racing: The Opening Show Hat-Trick Heroes Fishing Allstars Pawn Stars The Pink Panther FYI Daily The Pink Panther Ferris Bueller’s Day Off FYI Daily Ferris Bueller’s Day Off World Boxing Super Series Live Tango and Cash FYI Daily Tango and Cash The Classic Car Show ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping
1.00am
Through the Night
2.00am
Through the Night
9.00pm
A League of Their Own
3.00am
Through the Night
10.00pm
Stella
11.00pm
Green Zone
1.15am
Hawaii Five-0
2.10am
Brit Cops: Frontline Crime
3.30am
Swarm: Nature’s Incredible Invasions
5.00am
Stargate Atlantis
4.30am
This is BBC Four
Kirstie’s Vintage Gems
4.00am
Through the Night
5.00am
Through the Night
6.00am
Through the Night
Couples Come Dine with Me
E4
3.30pm 4.00pm
Streetmate Don’t Tell the Bride
5.00pm
The Great British Bake Off
6.15pm
The Great British Bake Off:
Britain’s Lost Pleasure Fleets 2.30am
Bright Lights, Brilliant Minds: A Tale of Three Cities
ITV3
More 4
7.00am
Judge Judy
9.55am
7.20am
Murder, She Wrote
10.30am
Coast v Country
9.20am
Margery and Gladys
11.25am
A Place in the Sun
3.50pm
Four in a Bed
6.25pm
Come Dine with Me
6.55pm
Come Dine with Me
7.25pm
Come Dine with Me
7.55pm
Come Dine with Me
8.30pm
Come Dine with Me
9.00pm
Great Canal Journeys
10.00pm
The 9/11 Hotel
11.00pm
9/11: The Lost Tapes
12.05am
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
2.05pm 2.10pm
Columbo: A Deadly State of Mind Carry on Matron FYI Daily Carry on Matron
2.50pm
Wycliffe
An Extra Slice
3.55pm
Foyle’s War
7.05pm
The Big Bang Theory
8.00pm
Agatha Christie’s Marple
10.00pm
Bad Teacher
10.00pm
Midsomer Murders
11.50pm
Naked Attraction
12.00am
A Touch of Frost
2.10am
On the Buses
2.15am
Big Fat Gypsy Weddings
How I Met Your Mother
3.05am
ITV3 Nightscreen
3.20am
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Rude(Ish) Tube
3.30am
Teleshopping
4.20am
8 Out of 10 Cats
12.55am
6.30am
Formula 1 Singapore Practice 3 Live
Premier League Preview Show
1.00pm
The Good, the Bad, and the Dead
Simon
11.55am
10.30am
Streetmate
12.25am
7.45am
Four in a Bed
3.00pm
Underworld: Blood Wars
The Big Bang Theory
6.30am
11.25am
10.45pm
Milkshake! Bopping About
10.30am
Premier League Prediction Show
The Goldbergs
Sully
7.40am
10.00am
1.30pm
9.00pm
Frasier
Location, Location, Location
Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts
Passengers
Milkshake Monkey
9.00am
5.35am
1.15pm
7.00pm
The Mr. Men Show
7.35am
Soccer Am Best Bits
Robots
Marauders
7.25am
9.30am
11.30am
5.10pm
Everybody Loves Raymond
3.30am
Coach Trip
Ordinary World
Little Princess
8.05am
F1 Show
8.50am
3.35pm
Poppy Cat
7.10am
9.00am
The Good, the Bad, and the Dead
Underworld: Blood Wars
7.00am
Triathlon
Modern Family
Rage
1.55pm
Motorsport
7.40am
8.00am
8.35am
Sully
Channel 5
7.10am
Ashley Banjo
7.00am
12.10pm
Channel 4
7.00am
7.00am
Passengers
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8.40pm
Sky Movies Premiere 10.10am
Sooty Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures Mission Employable Oddbods The Oddbods Show Super 4 Scrambled! The Tom and Jerry Show Fangbone The Powerpuff Girls Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles Adventure Time Saturday Morning with James Martin The Hungry Sailors ITV News The X Factor ITV Racing: Live from Doncaster Bean ITV News London ITV News The Family Chase Cannonball! The X Factor The Jonathan Ross Show ITV News The Nutty Professor Jackpot247 The Hungry Sailors ITV Nightscreen
Sky Sports 1 7.00am
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Celebs Go Dating Tattoo Fixers on Holiday
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BBC 4 - 10.00pm Black Lake
A Swedish drama series about a group of young friends and the unsettling chain of events that are set into motion when they visit an abandoned ski resort. The remote and neglected Black Lake has been closed for years when Johan (Filip Berg) invites his friends to stay there. He dreams of reopening the isolated hotel and restoring it to former glories, but what begins as a fun research trip soon takes a sinister turn as the group is gripped by a series of unexplained and disturbing events.
ITV4
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BBC1 7.00am 8.30am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.15pm 3.15pm 4.00pm 4.45pm 5.00pm 5.35pm 6.35pm 7.35pm 7.50pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.20pm 11.30pm 12.30am 1.15am 1.20am
Breakfast Match of the Day The Andrew Marr Show Sunday Morning Live Sunday Politics Bargain Hunt BBC News Fake or Fortune? Money for Nothing Escape to the Country Points of View Songs of Praise How to Stay Young Invictus: Battle to the Start Line BBC News Regional News and Weather Countryfile Fake or Fortune? Strike BBC News Regional News and Weather Match of the Day 2 Fugitives Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
BBC2
7.10am 7.35am 11.00am 11.25am 11.40am 12.00pm 12.15pm 12.40pm 1.55pm 3.10pm 4.10pm 4.15pm 5.15pm 6.15pm 6.20pm 7.20pm 8.20pm 8.25pm 9.10pm 10.10pm 10.15pm 11.00pm 12.30am 2.25am 3.15am 6.45am
Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records You’ve Been Framed! Coronation Street Omnibus Guidance La Story. Miss Ventura Cheerleaders: Steel Rays Ready, Set, Style Third Wheel The X Factor Take Me Out Step Up 2: The Streets FYI Daily Step Up 2: The Streets The Smurfs FYI Daily The Smurfs Evan Almighty FYI Daily Evan Almighty Gravity FYI Daily Gravity Family Guy American Dad! The Cleveland Show Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen
ITV1
2.10am
Question Time
3.10am
Holby City
7.00am 8.20am 8.30am 8.35am 8.50am 9.10am 9.30am 10.05am 10.25am 10.30am 10.55am 12.30pm 1.30pm 1.40pm 2.10pm 2.50pm 4.00pm 6.35pm 7.35pm 7.45pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.05pm 11.20pm 12.20am 1.15am 4.00am 4.50am
4.10am
This is BBC Two
6.05am
7.05am
Great British Garden Revival
8.05am
Gardeners’ World
9.05am
The Beechgrove Garden
9.35am
Countryfile
10.30am
Saturday Kitchen Best Bites
12.00pm
Lorraine’s Fast, Fresh and Easy Food
12.30pm
My Life on a Plate
1.15pm
MOTD2 Extra
2.00pm
PDC Champions League of Darts
5.30pm
Tribes, Predators and Me
6.30pm
Top Gear
7.30pm
PDC Champions League of Darts
11.00pm
Risk
12.25am
ITV2 7.00am
Television: Sun. 17th September
CostaBlancaPeople 13th - 18th September 2017
The Devil’s Double
Children’s programmes Super 4 Scrambled! The Tom and Jerry Show Mr. Bean Ben 10 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! Mystery 101 Adventure Time ITV News James Martin’s French Adventure Problem Child Robson Green’s Coastal Lives ITV News Bear Grylls Survival School Catchphrase The X Factor Never Say Never Again Victoria ITV News London ITV News Tipping Point The X Factor Victoria ITV News Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories Liar Jackpot247 Motorsport UK British Superbike Championship Highlights The Jeremy Kyle Show
Sky Sports 1 7.00am 8.00am 9.00am 10.00am 1.30pm 4.30pm 8.00pm 10.00pm 2.00am 5.30am
Through the Night Total Goals Total Goals Cricket Live Nissan Super Sunday Live Nissan Super Sunday Live NFL:New England @ New Orleans Live NFL: Dallas @ Denver Live NFL: Green Bay @ Atlanta Football
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Through the Night
Kevin Can Wait
Sky Movies Premiere
Sky 1
Channel 4
Channel 5
7.20am
Last Man Standing
7.00am
Poppy Cat
7.40am
Everybody Loves Raymond
7.10am
Little Princess
9.00am
Frasier
7.25am
The Mr. Men Show
7.35am
Milkshake Monkey
7.40am
Milkshake! Bopping About
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Sunday Brunch
1.00pm
Formula 1
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Simon
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Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Live
7.50am
Peppa Pig
4.10pm
Formula 1
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Wissper
8.05am
Paw Patrol
8.15am
Bob the Builder
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Fireman Sam
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The Crystal Maze Ep4
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The Great British Bake Off
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Channel 4 News
8.40am
Olly the Little White Van
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Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year
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Paw Patrol
Speed with Guy Martin
9.05am
Blaze and the Monster Machines
9.35am
Noddy: Toyland Detective
9.00pm 10.00pm
Electric Dreams
9.50am
Floogals
10.00am
Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom
11.10pm
Lee Mack
12.05am
Slumdog Millionaire
10.20am
Shimmer and Shine
2.20am
The Supervet
10.35am
Digby Dragon
3.15am
Gillette World Sport
10.50am
Peppa Pig
11.05am
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
11.40am
Football on 5
1.00pm
Police Interceptors
7.00am
The Hour of Power
8.00am
Duck Quacks Don’t Echo
8.30am
Futurama
4.10am
Location, Location, Location
11.00am
WWE Raw
5.10am
Building the Dream
4.00pm
Open Season
12.00pm
NCIS: Los Angeles
5.00pm
Modern Family
6.05am
Four in a Bed
5.45pm
Annie
6.30am
Too Many Cooks
6.45pm
5 News
6.50pm
Annie
8.05pm
Before They Were Stars
9.00pm
Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights
9.55pm
5 News Weekend
10.00pm
How Magic Changed TV
12.05am
When Magic Goes Horribly Wrong
5.30pm
Modern Family
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Modern Family
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Modern Family
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Modern Family
7.30pm
The Simpsons
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Duck Quacks Don’t Echo
10.00pm
The Last Ship
11.00pm
The Force: North East
12.00am
Zoo
1.00am
Modern Family
2.00am
Brit Cops: Frontline Crime
3.00am
Hawaii Five-0
4.00am
Brit Cops: Frontline Crime
5.00am
Stargate Atlantis
E4
3.45am
KOTV Boxing Weekly
BBC 4 8.00pm
The Last Night of the Proms From Around the UK
9.30pm
Secret Voices of Hollywood
11.00pm
Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum
11.55pm
Clara Bow: Hollywood’s Lost Screen
2.45am
Super Casino
Goddess
4.10am
Gotham
12.55am
Precision: The Measure of All Things
5.00am
Now That’s Funny!
1.55am
Apples, Pears and Paint:
5.50am
Divine Designs
6.20am
Wildlife SOS
6.45am
Chinese Food in Minutes
How to Make a Still Life Painting 3.25am
Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum
4.20am
This is BBC Four
Location, Location, Location
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Ordinary World
7.00am
7.00am
On the Buses
9.55am
7.00am
The Car Chasers
8.40am
Goldstone
7.25am
Couples Come Dine with Me
7.25am
Margery and Gladys
1.10pm
Come Dine with Me
7.25am
The Avengers
9.25am
Hollyoaks Omnibus
9.25am
Heartbeat
1.40pm
Come Dine with Me
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British Superbike Championship
12.00pm
Don’t Tell the Bride
11.25am
Murder, She Wrote
2.10pm
Come Dine with Me
1.25pm
Columbo: Playback
2.45pm
Come Dine with Me
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Goodwood Revival
3.05pm
Carry on Up the Jungle
3.15pm
Come Dine with Me
12.00pm
MSA British Touring Car Championship
4.10pm
FYI Daily
3.50pm
Four in a Bed
7.30pm
Pawn Stars
4.15pm
Carry on Up the Jungle
6.25pm
Come Dine with Me
8.00pm
Fishing Allstars
Wycliffe
6.55pm
Come Dine with Me
8.30pm
Fishing Allstars
9.00pm
The Chase Celebrity Special
10.00pm
Airplane!
11.10pm
FYI Daily
11.15pm
Airplane!
11.50pm
Car Crash Global
10.45am
Sully
12.25pm
Underworld: Blood Wars
2.05pm
Forsaken
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Rage
1.00pm
Streetmate
1.30pm
My Hotter Half
2.40pm
Confessions of a Teenage
Passengers
Drama Queen
4.55pm
7.20pm
Sully
4.25pm
The Goldbergs
6.00pm
Agatha Christie’s Marple
7.25pm
9.00pm
Underworld: Blood Wars
6.00pm
The Big Bang Theory
8.00pm
Midsomer Murders
7.55pm
Come Dine with Me
Home Alone
Sunday Night at the Palladium
8.30pm
Come Dine with Me
Forsaken
9.00pm
10.00pm
10.45pm
11.00pm
Naked Attraction
11.00pm
Kate
9.00pm
The Supervet
12.05am
Gogglebox
12.00am
Sherlock Holmes - The Last Vampyre
10.00pm
Car S.O.S
12.50am
Universal Soldier: Regeneration
2.10am
The Knock
11.00pm
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
2.10am
FYI Daily
4.00am
Mr Selfridge
12.05am
24 Hours in A and E
2.15am
Universal Soldier: Regeneration
12.25am
Passengers
2.30am
Marauders
4.30am
The Good, the Bad, and the Dead
1.10am
Celebs Go Dating
Come Dine with Me
Highlights
3.15am
Don’t Tell the Bride
5.15am
Griff’s Great Britain
1.10am
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
2.50am
River Monsters
6.10am
The Top Ten Show 2017
4.05am
Rude Tube
6.05am
Judge Judy
3.05am
Car S.O.S
3.45am
ITV4 Nightscreen
6.30am
Ghostbusters: Special
4.35am
Hollyoaks Omnibus
6.25am
ITV3 Nightscreen
4.05am
8 Out of 10 Cats
4.00am
Teleshopping
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Breakfast Fake Britain Homes Under the Hammer Dom on the Spot Thief Trackers Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Boss Escape to the Country Garden Rescue Celebrity Money for Nothing Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Inside Out EastEnders Panorama Rellik BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Professor Green: Is it Time to Legalise Weed? 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 2.45pm 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 1.45am 2.40am 3.40am
ITV2 7.00am 7.50am 9.00am 9.30am 10.30am 11.20am 11.45am 12.15pm 1.20pm 1.50pm 2.50pm 3.45pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 2.30am 3.20am 6.50am
Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Below Deck Emmerdale Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show Below Deck You’ve Been Framed! Dress to Impress Emmerdale Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Dress to Impress You’ve Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Family Guy American Dad! Family Guy Celebrity Juice Two and a Half Men Scorpion Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen
Ordinary World
8.40am
Forsaken
10.25am
The Good, the Bad, and the Dead
11.55am
The Top Ten Show 2017
12.10pm
Ordinary World
1.50pm
Sully
3.40pm
Goldstone
5.40pm
Underworld: Blood Wars
7.20pm
Forsaken
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Sully
10.45pm
The Top Ten Show 2017
11.00pm
We Still Steal the Old Way
12.45am
Underworld: Blood Wars
2.30am
The Good, the Bad, and the Dead
4.10am
Goldstone
6.15am
The Top Ten Show 2017
6.30am
Moana: Special
ITV1 7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 12.45am 1.40am 4.00am 4.55am 6.05am
Sky Sports 1
Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Dickinson’s Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Countrywise Coronation Street Liar ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London 100 Year Old Driving School The Jonathan Ross Show Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show
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7.00am
Countdown
7.00am
Puffin Rock
7.45am
King of Queens
7.05am
Poppy Cat
9.00am
Everybody Loves Raymond
7.20am
Simon
10.00am
Frasier
7.25am
Bob the Builder
11.05am
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
7.35am
Fireman Sam
12.00pm
Coast v Country
7.50am
Thomas and Friends
1.00pm
Channel 4 News
8.00am
Milkshake! Bopping About
1.05pm
Couples Come Dine with Me
8.05am
Nella the Princess Knight
2.05pm
French Collection
8.20am
Noddy: Toyland Detective
3.10pm
Countdown
8.35am
Paw Patrol
4.00pm
Cheap Cheap Cheap
8.50am
Rusty Rivets
5.00pm
A Place in the Sun
6.00pm
Come Dine with Me
9.05am
Digby Dragon
7.00pm
The Simpsons
9.15am
Floogals
9.35am
Peppa Pig
7.30pm 8.00pm
Hollyoaks Channel 4 News
9.00pm
Jamie’s Quick and Easy Food
9.30pm
Superfoods: The Real Story
9.55am
Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom
10.05am
Mofy
10.15am
The Wright Stuff Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!
10.00pm
The Undateables
12.15pm
11.00pm
First Dates
1.10pm
5 News Lunchtime
12.05am
The Wedding Day
1.15pm
The Hotel Inspector
Random Acts
2.15pm
Home and Away
Good Morning Sports Fans
7.00am
Hawaii Five-0
1.05am
7.30am
Good Morning Sports Fans
8.00am
Road Wars
1.35am
60 Days in Jail
2.45pm
Neighbours
8.00am
Good Morning Sports Fans
9.00am
Monkey Life
2.25am
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
3.15pm
The Mentalist
10.00am
The Dog Whisperer
3.15am
The Threshold
4.15pm
Seduced by Lies
11.00am
It’s Me or the Dog
4.50am
Location, Location, Location
6.00pm
5 News at 5
12.00pm
NCIS: Los Angeles
5.45am
Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb
6.30pm
Neighbours
1.00pm
Hawaii Five-0
6.45am
Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures
7.00pm
Home and Away
3.00pm
NCIS: Los Angeles
4.00pm
Supergirl
7.30pm
5 News Tonight
8.00pm
FIA World Rally Championship
9.00pm
Police Interceptors
10.00pm
Paddington Station 24/7
11.00pm
Caught in the Act: Dumb Builders
12.05am
Drive Angry
1.55am
Super Casino
4.10am
Gotham
5.00am
Now That’s Funny!
7.00am
8.30am
Good Morning Sports Fans
9.00am
Good Morning Sports Fans
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Good Morning Sports Fans
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Good Morning Sports Fans
11.00am
Premier League Daily
12.00pm
Sky Sports Now
5.00pm
Stargate SG-1
1.00pm
Sky Sports Today
6.00pm
Futurama
6.00pm
SKY Sports News
6.30pm
Modern Family
8.00pm
Sky Sports Tonight
7.30pm
The Simpsons
9.00pm
Football
10.00pm
Wanted
11.00pm
The Debate - Live
12.10am
Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life
1.05am
A League of Their Own
2.00am
The Force: Manchester
3.00am
Hawaii Five-0
12.00am
Through the Night
2.00am
Great Sporting Moments
2.15am
Live NFL: Detroit @ NY Giants
4.00am
Motorway Patrol
5.45am
Great Sporting Moments
5.00am
Animal 999
6.00am
Through the Night
6.00am
The Dog Whisperer
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Hollyoaks Coach Trip Made in Chelsea Melissa and Joey 2 Broke Girls Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy 2 Broke Girls The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks All Star Driving School Mirror Mirror Celebs Go Dating The Big Bang Theory The IT Crowd Celebs Go Dating First Dates Tattoo Fixers Rude(Ish) Tube How I Met Your Mother
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On the Buses
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Heartbeat
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Where the Heart is
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Wild at Heart
10.55am
Judge Judy
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On the Buses
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Barging Round Britain
Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am
Flog it! Trade Secrets Council House Crackdown Garden Rescue The Big Family Cooking Showdown Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics For What It’s Worth £100k House: Tricks of the Trade Who Do You Think You Are? Great British Railway Journeys Human Planet Flog It! Richard Osman’s House of Games Eggheads Antiques Road Trip University Challenge Upstart Crow Horizon W1A Newsnight The Search for a New Earth Countryfile Celebrity MasterChef This is BBC Two
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movie PICKWe Still Steal the Old Way 11.00pm - Sky Movies Premiere
An aging criminal outfit carries out a daring robbery, only to be caught in the midst of its heist. Sentenced to hard time in Britain’s toughest prison, the outfit encounters a nemesis from the past who is intent on settling an old score.
BBC 4 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.30pm 12.30am
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Beyond 100 Days Brushing Up on... Dangerous Earth Aurora: Dangerous Earth Letters From Baghdad The Legacy of Lawrence of Arabia A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley She-Wolves: England’s Early Queens The Art of Gothic: Britain’s Midnight Hour A Very British Map: The Ordnance Survey Story Dangerous Earth This is BBC Four
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A Place in the Sun
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Four in a Bed
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A Place in the Sun
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Time Team
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George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces
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The Secret Life of the Zoo
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Grand Designs
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Doc Martin
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Wild at Heart
5.20pm
On the Buses
10.00pm
Treasures Decoded
6.25pm
George and Mildred
11.00pm
999: What’s Your Emergency?
7.00pm
Heartbeat 12.05am
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
1.05am
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
2.05am
High Class Call Girls
3.10am
Grand Designs
4.15am
8 Out of 10 Cats
Murder, She Wrote
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Agatha Christie’s Marple
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Lucan
12.35am
A Touch of Frost
2.40am
On the Buses
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ITV3 Nightscreen
3.30am
Teleshopping
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House Doctor
6.10am
The Great Artists
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Wildlife SOS
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The Car Chasers Pawn Stars The Saint Ironside Quincy, M.E. Minder The Avengers The Saint Ironside Quincy, M.E. Minder The Avengers The Car Chasers Pawn Stars Fishing Allstars Car Crash Global Exit Wounds FYI Daily Exit Wounds Tango and Cash FYI Daily Tango and Cash Motorsport UK Teleshopping
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Upstart Crow 9.30pm - BBC2
Set at the start of William Shakespeare’s extraordinary career, Upstart Crow sees David Mitchell’s William, resplendent in bald cap and wig, as an engaging mixture of bemused parent, smart-alec genius and withering observer in a wellconstructed opening story peppered with some good gags and the kind of elaborate wordplay so beloved of Blackadder fans.
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Charity News
Remembering Elvis and Raising Funds 16th of August marked 40 years since the death of Elvis Presley. In memory of The King, a charity night was held at Quesada Fish & Chips Restaurant, in order to raise funds for The Samaritans in Spain. A total of 170 people attended and thoroughly enjoyed Danny Fisher’s tribute to Elvis. Once again, diners dug deep in their pockets and the fantastic sum of 1,291 euros was raised for the charity. Elvis would approve. The next charity night at Quesada Fish
& Chips will be on Tuesday 19th September, when, the ever- popular, Richie Alexander will be helping to raise funds for the Children’s Care Home in Elche. Tickets at 10 euros are available from the Restaurant; The Post Room Benijofar; The Card Place in Benimar and REDZ cafe bar in Quesada. All charity events at this venue have been sold out well before the night, so early booking is recommended.
NEW PASTOR AT TORREVIEJA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF) located at Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 68 (old Alicante Road) Torrevieja, is celebrating the arrival of a new season and a new Pastor in a special service on Sunday 24th September 2017 at the church from 10.30am followed by buffet lunch. Pastor Chris Knight and his wife Helena took up the post on 1st July 2017 and are settling into life in Spain and life in TCF.
Chris began a career in Marketing having obtained a degree at Aston University Birmingham and worked in business for 3M United Kingdom PLC and Rank Hovis McDougall’s (RHM) now Premier Foods Plc. Chris was ordained into the Church of England in 1996. He completed his Curacy at St Pauls Church, Banbury and then moved into Prison Chaplaincy as the Co-ordinating Chaplain for over 10 years at HMP Lowdham Grange, a Category B prison in Nottingham. Chris’s last post was as Vicar of St Mary’s Church, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Chris and Helena arrive from the United Kingdom as a team having worked very much together over the past years. During the time Chris was Prison Chaplain, Helena worked in the prison alongside him as a volunteer and then as an employee in the Chaplaincy department.
Three in a Bed? In Benijofar? On the Costa Blanca?
While all you lovely folk have been sunning yourselves this summer ACTS have been hard at work rehearsing their new production. Some of us have been leaping in and out of bed, escaping just as a door opens to reveal a confused wife. Yes, we are hard at work with our new production “Key for Two” by John Chapman and Dave Freeman. This is a bedroom farce. Saucy, simple and very funny. No nudity, just hilarity and lots of innuendo. Harriet lives a comfortable lifestyle in an elegant flat in Brighton, paid for by her two gentlemen friends, neither of whom knows the other exists. All goes well until ... well you will just have to come
and see the play to find out. We have been nominated for an award in this year’s Costa Blanca People Pride of Spain Awards, in the Fundraiser of the Year category and need your help to raise even more for the Benijofar Crisis Appeal Fund to add to the €6,000 already donated. Call the ticket hotline: 646 277 724 or e-mail: tickets.acts@gmail.com. Should you want to join us in any capacity whatsoever please e mail our Chairman, Tony Goddard on newleaf2014@hotmail.co.uk Where: Benijofar Cultural Centre When: 26th, 27th and 28th Ocotber What time: 8pm curtain up How much: 8 euros per ticket
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Reach Out Make Over
The Reach Out charity shop in Calle Bella Antonia, Torrevieja has had a make-over during their two week summer break. David & Lorraine Whitney, managers of the Reach Out shop 2 in Calle dona Sinforosa have created a new look shop with separate departments for clothes, accessories, books, children, artwork, linens etc. Together with volunteer helpers the project was completed ready for the opening date of September 4th.
David’s design skills came to the fore and with his flair for creativity the shop has taken on a new lease of life. Volunteer helpers are still urgently required and it is hoped that the new look will stir a little interest in those with time to spare. Those interested should call into the shop or telephone for details. The photo shows David (back right) and Lorraine (front right) together with their team of helpers and president of Reach Out, Brian Prockter (back left)
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Terri Horvath Morris
After our summer break we are eagerly looking forward to an exciting programme of dancing for the public at various charity and community events and with this in mind we are now resuming our practice every Friday from beginning of September until end of July. Our dancers come from all regions of the coast some from Los Alcazares, Quesada, Algorfa and the Orihuela Costa. Anyone interested in joining our friendly group would always be made very welcome. If you are looking for good fun, exercise, new friends, relatively fit, male or female, any age, with or without experience, we will teach you various forms of traditional English Morris dancing. We are also available to dance out at any local charity event or other events throughout the year. For further details please contact our Secretary, Sue Walters: suzi.inspain@gmail.com
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SECRET SON OF JULIO INGLESIAS DOESN’T HOLD A GRUDGE Crooner Julio Iglesias’ ‘secret son’ says he has undisputable proof that the singer is his father, but ‘does not hold a grudge against him’ for ‘telling lies’. “We’ve got plenty of time to sort all that out,” says Valencia-born Javier Sánchez Santos, 40. He obtained DNA samples through a private detective in Miami, where Iglesias – whose son, Enrique, is one of Spain’s most popular singers of the century – has lived for many years. The Sevilla-based family solicitor Fernando Osuna, who successfully proved last year that the young bullfighter Manuel Díaz was the illegitimate son of famous matador Manuel Benítez ‘El Cordobés’ is handling Javier’s case. This is the first time the son Iglesias disputes is his has spoken out, or revealed his identity – until now, he was only known by his first name and the fact he was born in 1977 following an alleged affair with a woman in Valencia, five years into the singer’s marriage to part-Philippine model and it-girl Isabel Preysler, 66, who is soon to marry Peruvian Novel Literature Prize-winner Mario Vargas Llosa. Sánchez Santos would be chart-topper Enrique Iglesias’ half-brother, since Enrique is Julio’s and Isabel’s son. After filing a paternity suit at a court in Valencia, Sánchez Santos said: “It’s taken 27 years to obtain the DNA sample that my biological father has always refused to provide – and this sample shows a 99.9 percent probability level (the highest possible for a gene match) that I’m (Julio’s) son and that my mother has always been telling me the truth. “Now it’s time for the justice system to repair the damage.” Iglesias’ legal team had found a ‘technicality’ which led to the paternity suit Javier filed in 1999 being thrown out, but now he has ‘scientific evidence’, Javier says he cannot see how the artist can carry on denying him. Fernando Osuna says he has asked the court to compare the samples taken with those of Javier, and
also with Julio’s other children or his siblings. Exhumation If the singer refuses, Osuna says he ‘will not rule out’ requesting Iglesias’ father, Julio Iglesias Puga – who died in 2005 – be exhumed. “Evidently, the DNA samples we have were not supplied voluntarily,” Osuna explains. “My client wants closure, he wants to find out where he comes from, and he wants his dignity, but I don’t know whether he will then change his surname or not – and as for any inheritance, Javier’s not bothered about that and, in any case, the artist is still alive so it’s not an issue.” Javier says: “I've got irrefutable evidence and in the future, people will see that there were many things said that were not true – there are surprises to come out later, but now is not the time. “My mother was accused of many things, which hurt me a lot, and I want to give her this gift – the proof that she has always been telling the truth and to clear her name, because it’s the right moment now. “I don’t hold any grudges against Julio Iglesias for telling lies; we’ve got plenty of time to repair all that.” Julio, 73has been married to Miranda Rijnsburger since 2010’ and ‘acquiring’ new family members is not unusual to him: two years before his father died aged 91, the singer got a new baby brother, who is now 14 years old.
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Cine Las Velas first to bring London Opera House to local community Cine Las Velas is providing a range of films and performances screened in English for the expat community. Located in Centro Commercial Las Velas in Los Alcazares, the cinema shows an average of four films in English every Tuesday. These are always the latest releases and box office smashes and are shown in three sessions at roughly 4pm, 6.30pm and 9pm. However, start times vary slightly depending on the length of the film and so it is always advisable to check the details on the website beforehand. From 1st October Cine Las Velas will be adding a Saturday screening, ideal for those who work or who have children. This will begin at 4pm. In addition to the English screenings, and following on for
last year’s successful programme, Cine Las Velas will be screening live performances of world-class opera and ballets. These evening events encourage patrons to dress-up and enjoy the arts and include free cava and canapés during the interval. The season
begins on 21st September at 8pm with the screening of Othello. Written in 1603, this is one of Shakespeare’s most gripping tragedies. The story revolves
around its two central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army and his unfaithful ensign, Iago. Given its varied and enduring themes of racism, love, jealousy, betrayal, revenge and repentance, Othello is still often performed. Cine Las Velas will also be showing all of this season’s performances at London’s Royal Opera House as well as worldclass performances from the United States and Australia. Screenings have English subtitles where appropriate. Booking is advisable for these evening events to avoid disappointment. For further information or to check times and titles visit: www.cinelasvels.com or find it on Facebook or Twitter. Email: lasvelascc@gmail.com or call 615 146 965.
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13TH - 18TH September 2017 Welcome to the Costa Blanca People Gig Guide! Your comprehensive guide to live entertainment on the southern Costa Blanca. Artists and venues, if you would like your live entertainment listed here for free, please email gigguide@costablancapeople.com and subject to space availability, we will include your live entertainment listings and gigs for FREE. Deadline for new listings is Thursday, 12 noon.
Wednesday 13th September Celtic Isle, Playa Flamenca Live Entertainment from Sunshine FM & Stevie Spit 12 noon The Club, Quesada Dougie Monroe – 7.30pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Fusion from Benidorm Palace – 9.00pm La Herradura, Los Montesinos Spanish Soul – 8.30 pm Zenia Boulevard Sergio Ibarra (international singer) – 12 noon
Thursday 14th September Emerald Isle, La Florida Disney Show 5.00pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Abba Elite 9.00pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Stevie Spit 11.30pm La Herradura, Los Montesinos Gyspy Tears – 8.30 pm
Coopers Arms, Dona Pepa Colt 45 – 8.30 pm
George Michael, Tom Jones, Celine Dion, Michael Buble Tribute 9pm
Saturday 16th September
Wednesday 20th September
The Club, Quesada Jim McMail (Michael Buble & Ratpack Tribute) 7.30 pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Disney Show – 5.00pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Nick Gold & The fantastic Raymond Accordionist – 9.00pm La Herradura, Los Montesinos Andalucian Roots – 8.30 pm Spice Hut, Quesada Frank, Guitar Vocalist – 8.00pm Zenia Boulevard Tribute Band – 7.00pm
Celtic Isle, Playa Flamenca Live Entertainment from Sunshine FM & Stevie Spit 12 noon Emerald Isle, La Florida Fusion from Benidorm Palace – 9.00pm La Herradura, Los Montesinos Spanish Soul – 8.30 pm
Sunday 17th September
Friday 15th September Carmens, El Chapparal Andy Winwood – 2pm-5pm Orange Tree, Algorfa West End star Karen Noble – 8.30pm Zenia Boulevard Dance with Danzalusión – 6.00pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Dave Cherry & Cindy – 2pm-5pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Frozen Disney Show 5.00pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Richie Alexander – 9.00pm La Herradura, Los Montesinos Pure Flamenco – 9.00 pm
Emerald Isle, La Florida Johnny Dillon – 1pm-4pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Disney Frozen Show – 5.00 pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Pat Coyne – music/karaoke – 9.00pm La Herradura, Los Montesinos Flamenco Experience – 8.30 pm Zenia Boulevard Kids Rock Show – 6.00pm
Monday 18th September Emerald Isle, La Florida ABBA Elite 9pm
Tuesday 19th September Quesada Fish & Chips Richie Alexander for Elche Children's Care Home. Tickets €10 Emerald Isle, La Florida
Sunday 24th September Thursday 21st September Emerald Isle, La Florida Disney Show 5.00pm La Herradura, Los Montesinos Gyspy Tears – 8.30 pm Zenia Boulevard Live Shows for Alzheimers Day – 12noon-7pm
Friday 22nd September The Club, Quesada The Fabulous Lady Jazz – 7.30 pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Dave Cherry & Cindy – 2pm-5pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Frozen Disney Show 5.00pm Coopers Arms, Dona Pepa Deja Nielsen (Fabulous vocalist) – 8.30pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Richie Alexander – 9.00pm La Herradura, Los Montesinos Pure Flamenco – 9.00 pm
Saturday 23rd September The Club, Quesada Abba Elite – 7.30 pm Emerald Isle, La Florida
Oktoberfest comes to Orihuela Costa The Las Filipinas Association, in conjunction with Siesta Radio and El Capitan Restaurant, are organizing the first Oktoberfest party to be held in Orihuela Costa. The event is being held to celebrate the mutli-national make-up of the coast and just like the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in March and St. George’s Day in April, aims to establish September as the official date for this well known German celebration. The venue is the Germanowned El Capitan Restaurant at
Punta Prima and organizers are hoping to bring a German Oompah band to the event and to serve traditional German food on a buffet and beer. There will be bouncy castles, activities and a funfair for the children and the weekend-long event will provide great fun for all the family. Entertainment will also be provided by Siesta Radio. The event will be sponsored by Las Filipinas Association, N332, Siesta Radio and Costa Blanca People and aims to provide a
Disney Show – 5.00pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Nick Gold & The fantastic Raymond Accordionist – 9.00pm La Herradura, Los Montesinos Andalucian Roots – 8.30 pm Spice Hut, Quesada Frank, Guitar Vocalist – 8.00pm Zenia Boulevard Tribute Band – 7.00pm
party open for all European Residents which is free to attend. There will be an all you can eat Bavarian buffet as well as special prices for typical German beer so make sure to come hungry! The Orihuela Costa Oktoberfest will run over the weekend of 23rd and 24th September to coincide with the opening of the worldfamous Oktoberfest in Germany and will be opened by a local councillor breaking a barrel of beer as is the tradition.
Emerald Isle, La Florida Johnny Dillon – 1pm-4pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Disney Frozen Show – 5.00 pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Pat Coyne – music/karaoke – 9.00pm La Herradura, Los Montesinos Flamenco Experience – 8.30 pm Zenia Boulevard Childrens Show – 6.00pm
La Herradura, Los Montesinos Spanish Soul – 8.30 pm Zenia Boulevard Saxaphonist – 12 noon
Thursday 28th September Emerald Isle, La Florida Disney Show 5.00pm La Herradura, Los Montesinos Gyspy Tears – 8.30 pm Catorce, Benijofar “Dragged” back to Benijofar – 7.00pm Zenia Boulevard Batukada (Brazilian drums) – 1pm
Friday 29th September
Emerald Isle, La Florida ABBA Elite 9pm
Emerald Isle, La Florida Dave Cherry & Cindy – 2pm-5pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Frozen Disney Show 5.00pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Richie Alexander – 9.00pm La Herradura, Los Montesinos Pure Flamenco – 9.00 pm Coopers Arms, Dona Pepa Cherry K – 8.30pm
Tuesday 26th September
Saturday 30th September
Mumbai Blue, La Florida Richie Alexander Emerald Isle, La Florida George Michael, Tom Jones, Celine Dion, Michael Buble Tribute 9pm
The Club, Quesada Rick Hadley (Spandau Ballet Tribute) – 7.30 pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Disney Show – 5.00pm Emerald Isle, La Florida Nick Gold & The fantastic Raymond Accordionist – 9.00pm La Herradura, Los Montesinos Andalucian Roots – 8.30 pm Spice Hut, Quesada Frank, Guitar Vocalist – 8.00pm
Monday 25th September
Wednesday 27th September Celtic Isle, Playa Flamenca Live Entertainment from Sunshine FM & Stevie Spit 12 noon Emerald Isle, La Florida Fusion from Benidorm Palace – 9.00pm
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Migraine awareness Migraines cause pain and misery for more people than asthma, diabetes and epilepsy combined. A migraine is usually a moderate or severe headache felt as a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Many people also have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and increased sensitivity to light or sound. Migraine is a complex condition with a wide variety of symptoms. Migraine affects one in seven people – that’s over eight million people in the UK alone and the World Health Organisation recognises it as one of the most disabling lifetime conditions, yet awareness and understanding is low. Often confused for 'just a bad headache', migraines are actually so much worse and an attack can come in three stages. Migraine is usually an episodic series of painful, disabling events. A full attack of migraine may consist of a warning phase (typically yawning, restlessness or just feeling a little odd or out of sorts). This is known as the prodrome. This may be followed by an aura phase, where sufferers see changes in their vision, such as everything appearing larger, or flashing lights or even a loss of vision. There may be tingling in one arm, the side of the face and in the tongue. Difficulties in finding the right words or speech impediments may follow, including slurring and also changes in mood, feeling on edge or restless for example. The next part (the headache phase) is sometimes a pain arising from the back of the neck, one side of the face, behind the eye, or both eyes or, all over the head. The pain can be very severe and frightening and many people feel their head will
explode or their eye pop out. Accompanying this, there may be very severe vomiting, intolerance for loud sounds, light and strong smells. Often people flee to a darkened room to try and lie down but sickness, and sometimes diarrhoea can make it difficult to do this. This headache phase can last between 4-72 hours. Afterwards people don't feel completely well, often a hangover or washed out feeling may last for as long as two days — this is the the post-drome. It is very distressing, not just for the sufferer but for all the family and friends that see an attack. Is it a migraine? “Migraines often have other symptoms in addition to head pain,” says Dr Clare Morrison, GP at online doctor and pharmacy, MedExpress ( www.medexpress.co.uk ). “These include nausea, pain behind an eye or ear and extra sensitivity to light or sound.” Around 20-25 percent of people experience a migraine with aura (visual or sensory disturbances). Causes Experts now believe there is a genetic link that could make people more sensitive to migraine attacks. There are many triggers which contribute to a migraine. Migraine and stress are strongly connected. Anxiety, excitement and any form of tension can lead to a migraine
attack. Other possible causes are too much caffeine, dehydration, skipping meals or eating high sugary foods. Treatment Aspirin or non-steroidal antiinflammatories (such as ibuprofen) can relieve some of the pain.
For regular migraines that don’t respond to regular painkillers, your doctor may prescribe a triptan, which narrows the blood vessels in the head and also blocks the transmission of pain. But it’s important to act fast. The first 20 minutes are critical in order to prevent a migraine from spreading throughout the entire nervous system. Alternative solutions • An ice pack works by numbing the pain and cooling the blood passing through the vessels – 77 percent of people who used cold therapy during a migraine found it to be effective. • Acupuncture: It’s possible that acupuncture helps to stimulate electromagnetic signals in the body to release chemicals that dull pain.
• Feverfew: Clinical studies found that dried Feverfew leaf reduces both the frequency and intensity of migraines. Feverfew extract does not show the same beneficial effect. It is important to take the dried herb continuously for several months to see maximum benefit. • Lavender oil: A 2012 study showed that people who inhaled lavender oil during a migraine attack for 15 minutes, experienced faster relief than those who inhaled a placebo. • Magnesium – Deficiency of magnesium is linked to headaches and migraines. Studies show magnesium oxide supplementation helps prevent migraines with aura and may prevent menstrual-related migraines. • Botox: Botulinum toxin is a licensed and FDA approved treatment for chronic migraines. It works by relaxing overactive muscles preventing the activation of pain networks in the brain. When injected in specific areas on the head and neck, the effects last up to six months. • Fish oil: Research shows that Omega 3 fatty acids can effectively reduce inflammation in the body, so taking a high quality omega 3 supplement such as UnoCardio 1000 could help to reduce the pain, frequency and severity of migraines. Indeed, a 2002 study of adolescents who took fish oil found that they had fewer migraines, shorter headaches and less severe migraine headaches. Self-help tips 1.Keep a diary to identify triggers.
Record factors including the duration, medications that have and have not worked, severity of headache, menstrual cycle (if applicable), the location and type of pain, symptoms (vomiting, noise / light sensitivity) and the ability to perform tasks e.g. not being able to walk, work, restricted vision etc. 2. Review key lifestyle factors that may also be playing a part in the onset of a migraine including diet, alcohol, caffeine, dehydration and exercise. Whilst there are no foods that have been scientifically proven to help cure or prevent migraines, it is advised to avoid the ‘C’ foods: coffee, carbonated drinks, Chianti (alcohol in general), citrus, cheese and chocolate. 3. Review your painkillers: Taking a lot of painkillers can paradoxically end up making the situation worse by causing medication overuse headache so consult your GP. They can check for abnormality of the nervous system, neck tension, blood pressure and eye examination to make sure there is no evidence of raised intracranial pressure. They will be able to review your diary and help with working out a pattern. 4. Eat at regular hours: Women in particular going through the phases of the menstrual cycle or changes in their lives (pregnancy or menopause), seem to experience a higher recurrence of headaches and migraines. To balance your hormones eat at regular hours, include lots of protein and whole grains, and limit your sugar intake to prevent sugar highs and lows. There are several charities and support groups established to help migraine sufferers. More information can be found on line or at your local health centre or see your doctor for advice.
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‘Pen’ identifies cancer in ten seconds A newly developed handheld device currently being tested is claimed to identify cancerous cells in ten seconds, according to scientists at the University of Texas. Researchers say it could make surgery to remove a tumour quicker, safer and more precise. Tests, published in Science Translational Medicine, suggest the technology is accurate 96% of the time. The handheld device, dubbed the MasSpec Pen, takes advantage of the unique metabolism of cancer cells. Their tendency to grow and spread means their internal makeup is very different to that of healthy tissue. How it works The pen is touched on to a suspected cancer and releases a tiny droplet of water. Chemicals inside the living cells move into the droplet, which is then sucked back up the pen for analysis. The pen is plugged into a mass spectrometer - a piece of kit that can measure the mass of thousands of chemicals every second. It produces a chemical fingerprint that tells doctors whether they are looking at healthy tissue or cancer. The challenge for surgeons is finding the border between the cancer and normal tissue. In some tumours it is obvious, but in others the boundary between healthy and diseased tissue can be blurred. The pen should help doctors ensure none of the cancer is left behind. Remove too little tissue, and any remaining cancerous cells will grow into another tumour. But take too much, and
you can cause damage, particularly in organs such as the brain. Livia Eberlin, an assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Texas, Austin, explained: "What's exciting about this technology is how clearly it meets a clinical need. "The tool is elegant and simple and can be in the hands of surgeons in a short time." The technology has been tested on 253 samples as part of the study. The plan is to continue testing to refine the device before trialling it during operations next year. While the pen itself is cheap, the mass spectrometer is expensive and bulky. Dr Eberlin said: "The roadblock is the mass spectrometer, for sure. "We're visioning a mass spectrometer that's a little smaller, cheaper and tailored for this application that can be wheeled in and out of rooms." Dr James Suliburk, one of the researchers and the head of endocrine surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, said: "Any time we can offer the patient a more precise surgery, a quicker surgery or a safer surgery, that's something we want to do. "This technology does all three." Dr Aine McCarthy, from Cancer Research UK, said: "Exciting research like this has the potential to speed up how quickly doctors can determine if a tumour is cancerous or not and learn about its characteristics. "Gathering this kind of information quickly during surgery could help doctors match the best treatment options for patients sooner."
How Proper Diagnosis helps treat the cause of diseases rather than manage symptoms: The Whole-Body Scan at MedB Diseases have many different causes, and without properly identifying the cause, it is impossible to treat and heal the body. Joint pain, for example, can be caused by a range of problems. But most people believe that the degeneration of joints from ageing is the only cause of joint pain. But do you know that infection from viruses such as cytomegalovirus is also a common cause of joint pain? Joint pain is also commonly caused by atherosclerosis of the arteries of the joint which results in narrowed arteries and restricted blood flow. Hormonal imbalances will also intensify existing joint pain. But in hospitals, joint pain is nearly always considered a degenerative bone disease and patients are sent home with painkillers and told nothing else could be done. Hospitals today have done away with the science of diagnosing diseases with technology to treat the actual cause of an illness. Instead, they manage symptoms with endless medications while the disease is left to rage on. Even when diagnostic investigations are available, they are usually basic and outdated medical examinations such as blood tests, X-rays, CT scans, endoscopies, etc. These tests and scans are inaccurate, nonspecific, invasive and in some cases like CT scans can cause deadly diseases such as cancer.
Blood tests are non-specific and very slow in recording changes in the body. X-rays and CT scan will expose the body to harmful X-rays that are known to cause cancers. The reality is that the world of
diagnostic scans has advanced beyond the old-fashioned scans and tests available in hospitals. Today medical diagnostics is non-invasive and completely safe and capable of computerized examination of the whole body which also avoids human error. The most advanced of such technologies is called Sensitiv Imago. In 45 minutes Sensitiv Imago reads the
frequencies from the body to determine the level of inflammation and degeneration of all organs, as well as how well the body systems are adapting to existing problems. Furthermore, the scan carries out an extensive microbiology and toxicology to check for viruses, bacteria, fungus, parasites, and toxins - the underlying causes of inflammation and diseases. The scan also performs a non-invasive blood test, food allergy, chemical sensitivity and negative electromagnetic tests to determine the effects of a person’s lifestyle and environment on their health. The detailed report from the scan will also include the diseases present and their complications. The report has an accuracy of 96%. Since the past five years, MedB diagnostics clinic in Torrevieja has carried out whole body diagnostic scans using the most advanced and top of the range machines from Sensitiv Imago. The full body scan also includes a body composition analysis to check for nutrient levels as well as a follow-up scan performed three months after the initial scan to evaluate the rate of healing. At 130 Euros, it is the best value for money for a health check. To make an appointment or to learn more about the scan, you can call 965071745, 966189074 or visit the website www.medb.es.
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Many moisturisers making false claims Many skin moisturizers that claim to be fragrance-free or hypoallergenic are not, and may aggravate skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema, a new study says. Northwestern University researchers examined the top 100 best-selling, whole-body moisturizers sold at Amazon, Target and Walmart for affordability and content. They found that 83 percent of socalled hypoallergenic products had a potentially allergenic chemical.
The researchers also discovered that 45 percent of products marketed as fragrance-free contained a botanical ingredient or one that reacts to a fragrance that can cause a skin rash or skin allergy. In addition, moisturizers with "dermatologist-recommended" labels cost an average of 20 cents more per ounce than those that did not have the label.
"We looked into what it means to be dermatologist-recommended, and it doesn't mean much because it could be three dermatologists recommending it or 1,000," said study senior author Dr. Steve Xu. He's a resident physician in dermatology in Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. Moisturizers help patients with skin disorders by retaining moisture in the skin, reducing inflammation and helping to prevent infection, but buyers need to know if they contain allergens, Xu said. This is a challenge since manufacturers do not have to list every fragrance chemical in their products, he added. "There's a huge loophole relating to fragrances, which is the No. 1 cause of skin allergies related to cosmetics," he said. Xu believes dermatologists have a responsibility to know what's in the skin products they recommend. "The more we know about the science behind moisturizers, the better we can guide our patients to what they like, what is safe and what is affordable," Xu said in a university news release. For the study, the researchers used information from the North American Contact Dermatitis Group (NACDG), which identifies common skin allergens such as fragrance mix, parabens or tocopherol. Only 12 percent of the best-selling moisturizers were free of such allergens, according to the report. Looking for allergen-free skin products? Your best bets are white petroleum jelly, some coconut oils that are cold-pressed and not refined, Vanicream's hypoallergenic products and Aveeno Eczema Therapy moisturizing cream, Xu
said. And the three most affordable moisturizers without any NACDG allergens: Ivory raw unrefined shea butter, Vaseline original petroleum jelly and Smellgood African shea butter, the researchers said.
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Colin via email asks: Dear Aunty. I have an Acer Aspire 572g laptop and it has seen very little use from new and it has not been used for almost a year. My other laptop is now running very slowly so I dug out the Acer and recharged the battery but it won’t boot up. Any advice please? Many thanks in advance. Aunty Says: As your laptop has been standing idle for so long this could be any number of things Colin, so I’ll need to know a few more details to give you an accurate prognosis, such as any signs of life or blinking lights etc. Make sure you give it a good 12 hours on charge and you could try popping the battery out and see if this helps. Keep me posted. Johnny via email asks: Hi Aunty. Ii have bought a new HP laptop with windows 10 on it and the shop transferred all my info from my old laptop to my new one. On my previous laptop I had windows defender, Malwarebytes & Superantispyware but the shop put Avast free antivirus & C Cleaner on my new one and they told me they are as good as what
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Aunty Says: Hello Johnny. I’m still a big fan of Windows Defender and I don’t agree that Avast will run any faster than Defender or give you any more security. As Defender is also a Microsoft product it sits really well with Windows and the updates are smooth and trouble free. I would strongly recommend also having either Malwarebytes or Superantispyware and run a scan once a week. Ccleaner isn’t really a security program, more for clearing out old unwanted junk. Margaret via email asks: Hi Aunty. I recently purchased a new laptop with Windows 10. The computer shop put Yahoo
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Mail on my desktop but I was having problems receiving emails so they put Yahoo as a favourite/bookmark onto Google Chrome and I have been accessing my mail etc via this without any problems. Yahoo are now advising that my account is currently not enabled for sign in from apps which do not meet modern security standards. They recommended that I switch to Yahoo apps such as Yahoo mail on desktop. I have tried many times to access my mail and receive a message saying "Hold on while we retrieve your emails". I am then told that nothing has arrived but if I access via Google there is no problem. Can you advise how I can get over this please? Aunty Says: Hello Margaret. I would stick to accessing your email via Google Chrome as this is more secure and less hassle than using any kind of mail app. This method of using your email is is commonly referred to as Webmail because your are accessing the Yahoo email service via the web and there is very little that can go wrong. Any questions please email me at auntyvirus@costablancapeople.com and I will see you all next week.
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The DGT Sets Out Air Support Plan The DGT has been setting out plans to offer further support for road safety from the air, by using more aircraft, including fixed-winged planes and drones, and renewing the existing fleet. The Director General of Traffic, Gregorio Serrano, was with air operatives in Las Palmas last week, where a number of test flights have
helicopter fleet, which are nearing the end of their operational life, by others equipped with the latest technologies, as well as the incorporation of light aircraft and drones that will operate as outsourced resources. The test flights being conducted are part of the pilot tests that the DGT is carrying out to determine in a real and
been taking place. The objective of the strategic development is to be more efficient in the regulation and control of traffic, which will mean important improvements in road safety and rationalisation of the expenditure, since each air operation can be budgeted according to the type of operation in question. The plan contemplates the replacement of part of the current
concrete way the potentiality and real applicability of new air systems in relation to the observation of traffic from the air, and the detection of certain infringements of traffic regulations, motor vehicle and road safety. The aircraft chosen to carry out these tests, called MRI, has a series of features that enable it as a potentially effective air
traffic monitoring option, as it has a range of operating speeds compatible of matching road traffic speed, autonomy and high reach, as well as the possibility of carrying image capturing equipment. According to Gregorio Serrano, "this type of aircraft could complement the rest of the aerial and terrestrial fleet on which we count and extend the current surveillance coverage of road traffic areas for certain operations and for the control of risky behaviour on the roads." He added that "what is intended is to be more effective in terms of traffic regulation and control, which will mean important improvements in road safety". The choice of Las Palmas to carry out the pilot test is due to the fact that in the archipelago does not have a helicopter patrol for traffic monitoring, which is essential to preventing incidents. The flights that are being carried out at the moment are only for testing purposes, therefore no sanctions will be issued to those drivers the aircraft capture. Mark Nolan
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Priciest fuel pumps The most expensive place to fill up your car in Spain has been announced… and it costs even more than the UK! The Balearics have the highest petrol prices in Spain and are even higher than the UK average, according to new reports. Prices on the Spanish government-run minetad.gob.es and drive-alive.co.uk showed the average price for a litre of unleaded petrol on the islands was €1.30, compared with Spain’s €1.18 and the UK’s
€1.23 averages. The government report, which tallied the average prices of 10.000 filing stations all over Spain found the Balearics topped the list at €1.342, with Valencia coming a close second at €1.340. Cadiz and Granada, based in Andalucia, came in joint third at €1.339. The picture for diesel is similar with Spain’s average being €1.06 and the UK’s also €1.23, according to drive-alive.co.uk,
but the Balearics wins here again with an average price of €1.428.
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logic puzzle Logic puzzles require the solver to deduce the relationships between different people, places and things based on a limited number of clues given in the puzzle.
quick ACROSS 1. Hurl (5) 4. Part (7) 8. Gleam (7) 9. Rule (5) 10. Verge (4) 11. Prevailing (8) 13. Hack (4) 14. Tract of land (4) 16. Contemptuous (8)
17. Hut (4) 20. Addition (5) 21. Operative (7) 22. Extend (7) 23. Ignoramus (5)
4. Homily (6) 5. Passage-way (8) 6. Copy (7) 7. Absence (3-10) 12. Unvaried (8) 13. Custodian (7) 15. Increase (6) 18. Mortal (5) 19. Dry (4)
DOWN 1. Obstinacy (13) 2. Object (5) 3. Psalm (4)
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DOWN 1. Important event - concerning an army officer? (5,8) 2 He brokeSOLUTIONS all the commandments (5) 700 3. Bill turned in aQUICK murderer (4)
4. Doesn't allow bitterness to remain (6) 5. Not the happiest inscriptions? Yet they could be (8) 6. One must be free to enjoy it (7) 7. He takes the lot (7,6) 12. Pals in the Trade Unions? (8) 13. Some err badly and show regret (7) 15. Cut north from the river (6) 18. Tessa came up with something useful (5) 19. Fight, probably rigged (4)
Across: 3 Precision; 8 Hoot; 9 Ordinance; 10 Subdue; 11 Valid; 14 Caste; 15 Cede; 16 Rural; 18 Axis; 20 Opine; 21 Cause; 24 Medium; 25 Comprises; 26 Turn; 27 Advertise. Down: 1 Physician; 2 Bombastic; 4 Rare; 5 China; 6 Static; 7 Once; 9 Outer; 11 Verse; 12 Delicious; 13 Determine; 17 Loves; 19 Sample; 22 Shift; 23 Fold; 24 Mess. CRYPTIC Across: 3 On the wane; 8 Ever; 9 Getting on; 10 Paired; 11 Cheer; 14 Offer; 15 Rein; 16 Swiss; 18 Ivan; 20 Large; 21 Piece; 24 Animal; 25 Right back; 26 Unit; 27 News flash. Down: 1 Net profit; 2 Relief map; 4 Need; 5 Hatch; 6 Winger; 7 Noon; 9 Gears; 11 Chide; 12 Reprimand; 13 In reality; 17 Slink; 19 Nights; 22 Cabal; 23 Fine; 24 Aces.
Solution for Logic Puzzle Brian
Eighth
Jayda
Sixth
Zachary
Fourth
Emely
First
Eurydice Lycurgus Agamemnon Hephaestus Antigone
Crow Sparrow Woodpecker Warbler Cardinal
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Alberto
1. The person who named their dog Hephaestus is closer to the front of the line than Alberto. 2. The one who saw the warbler is farther down the line than the person who named their dog Antigone. 3. Either the one who is sixth in line or the one who is eighth in line named their dog Agamemnon. 4. The one who is sixth in line didn't name their dog Lycurgus. 5. The person who named their dog Lycurgus is not Alberto. 6. The one who saw the woodpecker named their dog Agamemnon. 7. The 5 people were the one who saw the crow, the one who is fourth in line, Emely, the person who named their dog Lycurgus, and the one who saw the woodpecker. 8. The one who is first in line is Emely. 9. Zachary is closer to the front of the line than the one who saw the sparrow. 10. Of Jayda and the one who saw the crow, one named their dog Agamemnon and the other is tenth is line.
17. Transport will be back at eleven (4) 20. Hesitantly stated a colour and was wrong (5) 21. Unmasked once one asked questions (7) 22. One star turn nobody applauds (7) 23. It moves the helicopter backwards and forwards (5)
Tenth
Remember: every item on the board belongs to one and only one person, no item will ever be shared. Using only the clues provided and simple deductive logic and reasoning, fill in the grid with Xs and Os to determine the solution.
ACROSS 1 Operatic heroine many imitate (5) 4. The last form of secrecy (7) 8. The French I hurt, but only in fun (7) 9. A piece of cake? But not to a pilot's liking (5) 10. The others go to sleep (4) 11. Being of true race perhaps (8) 13. African goes back into space (4) 14. Something afoot when she holds a ring (4) 16. Put into water and simmered, perhaps (8)
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Motor Show at Mercadillo del Toro success of the events will enable them to hold a motor show at the Mercadillo del Toro on the last Sunday of every month. A spokesperson said: “Mercadillo del Toro is a great venue, which is known not only as a market with shopping tents and stalls, but also an excellent place for organising large events such as festivals and fiestas. We aim to create interesting events for people such as car boot sales, markets and various shows and exhibitions - and this is just the beginning!” If you would like to participate in any of the events at Mercadillo del Tor contact Graham on 966789396, George 698658703 or Dilya 662434092. The Mercadillo del Toro is organising a car and motorbike exhibition to take place on Sunday 24th September. More than 50 American, sports, classic and modern cars and about 100 motorcycles will descend on the venue, nestled besides the N332 in Pilar de la Horadada. Due to demand this is the third automobile show to be organised over recent months. Previously more than one hundred people travelled from across
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FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON FOR EUROGOLF IS A WASHOUT! Unfortunately due to thunder and lightning the first game of the season was cancelled which is very disappointing and we hope not a sign for the rest of the season like last year! TUESDAY TOFFS On Tuesday 5th September in beautiful sunshine nearly 70 players took part in the first competition of the season and the results were Cat 1 (0-15) 1st Pete Gartside 39 2nd Sue Forbes 37 3rd Malcolm Foskett 36 Cat 2 (16-20) 1st Ian Turner 36 2nd John Kirkwood c/b 35 3rd David Blanchette 35 Cat 3 (2124) 1st Tony Stanley 33 2nd Gordon Bourne 32 3rd Jeff Lynch 31 Cat 4 (25+)
1st Bev Evans 39 2nd Brian Jones 32 3rd Sharon Horne 31 Overall Toffs winner Bev Evans Best front 9 Dave Nichols 20 Best back 9 David Gregson 18 NTPs5th D. Wickenden 11th P. Howe 12th in 2 Steve Yoxall 15th T. Cotgrove 17th David Gregson We had a lot of guests playing today so were able to give 2 prizes 1st P. Hadley 37 2nd D. Wickenden 34 Football Bill Martin Ian Pegg x 2 John Rush and Malcolm Foskett. If you would like to join the the largest society on the Costa Blanca playing La Marquesa on Tuesdays and Thursdays please visit the website www.eurogolfquesada.co.uk
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We celebrated our Open Day at La Serena. The conditions as is the norm for this time of the year were extremely hot for golf with glorious sunshine and very high humidity. As always, the clubhouse staff of Jean and Paul looked after all our needs and we were set for a great day of golf with a shot gun start at 9am. A very special mention must go to Philip for all is hard work and to Alisdair for his assistance of the day’s event. In contrast to last months’ competition we had little or no delays on the course and Jean in the shop generated the results for us within 10 minutes. Excellent work all round. Our captain Alisdair McLean was at hand to present our monthly prizes and the lucky winners were as follows; in our Crystal events, we had week one winner, Kenny McGeehan 41, Susan Owens 39 and our Captain Alisdair McLean on 38. Week 2 Peter Easby 41, David Mullet 40 and William Thomson 40. Down to the results on the day; NTP's were won by Darren Holden, Dave Cosson, Frank Wigley and Kenny dead eye dick scooped three on holes 9,10 and 15.. Our visitors prize was won by Alan Ewing with the best score of the day 32. Category III, Kevin McBride 39, Thomas Farrell 39 and David Locke 38. Category II, David Cosson 40, Ian Sadler 37 and George Thomas 35. Category I, Eddie Wall 35, Denis McCormack 31 and Gary Hall 30. Second over-all went to Joseph Adam with 41 points and the overall winner on the day with 41 points Kenny McGeehan. Congratulations to all the winners and to those who participated. It was great to see so many members present for the prize giving. We are playing a round of The International League in El Saler which has staged the Spanish Open. It is ranked in the top 10 courses of Europe. We have through the federation organised a bus to bring us to El Saler can you please contact me or your captain if you intend to use this free mode of transport. Once again thank you to Andres and Alberto for all their support in Valencia. By the way the bus is free and the green fee at El Saler is, wait for it 25 euro. If you would like information as to how you can participate in any of the competitions please use the contact details below. We always welcome new members and guests and if you would like to play in one of our Open Days why not give me a call? For further details on membership contact 615466398 or e-mail johnobrienalicante@gmail.com.
After the heavy rains during the past few days, we were relieved to see the sun shining for our monthly game, this month we returned to Alenda golf course. I have to say that the course was as usual in excellent condition. The format for this competition was a stableford game to compete for the Lee barber memorial shield, for the second time. After the game we returned to the Mini Golf bar close to Quesada arches for our presentation, a few sensibly priced beers along with sausage chips with bread and butter that were kindly prepared by the barstaff . Onto our results our N T P s were won by, on the third hole Helen Beddows the fifth was taken by John Rush Ally Farquarson won the thirteenth and the sixteenth was won by Peter (Jay) Unsworth - all received a sleeve of three golf balls. Our runner up for the memorial shield with thirty four points was the ever consistent Phil Pettican who received Rioja wine. The winner this time and holding the shield for the next year was Barry Grinsell narrowly beating Phil by a point
BETTAS TORREVIEJA RFC GROWING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH In such a short space of time Bettas Torrevieja RFC has developed from just a handful of ladies players to a consistent number of usually around 14 at training and all of this has been in
such a short space of time. The club only started around a couple of months ago with the aim of getting a ladies team only, but now their aim has changed and are looking at junior teams as well. This is due to the amount of interest from the parents and kids coming along and seeing the training, as well as the great publicity that the papers have given the club. Now also few of the parents have shown an interest in training and looking at playing, so thanks to all the publicity and hard work of the club members promoting the club, the only way seems to be up. The clubs aim was
scoring thirty five points. Our winner received a litre bottle of Smirnoff along with a smaller copy of the shield that had been donated by Brian Jones. Our soccer card this month was won by Brian Jones who had selected Barcelona. No one had a two this month so our two’s pot has been rolled over. Busters Golf Society is a small friendly group of likeminded people who play on the first Friday of the month. Depending on the time of the year we generally have between sixteen and twenty four players. Over the four years since we first formed the society some of our original members have moved on, either returned to their country of origin or have ventured to pastures new, so we are looking for a few more members to swell our ranks. If you are interested in joining our society (it is free) then please email me Barry Grinsell at bustersgolfsociety@hotmail.com quoting your phone number and current handicap and I will get back to you within a couple of days. Barry Grinsell
LO ROMERO WELCOMES T.M.G.S.
a senior team for next year, but this could all change with the amount of interest been shown. So come along and help the newest club in the area grow from strength to
strength and be part of the development of rugby in the area and in Spain as a whole. So the club are looking forward to seeing plenty more players down training, juniors, ladies and men. For training contact Javi on the number below to check it has not changed, but from this week on Wednesday training will be at the athletics track from 20.30-22.00 and on Sunday in the morning at the athletics track at 11.30. For more information about the team and training contact Javi on 603 727 179.
What a pleasantsurprise it was to be greeted with a warm welcome by very efficient staff, maybe things are changing for the better at Lo Romero! Very helpful Marshal whizzed through the local rules and then proceeded to start us off on time. The course was in great condition and this probably contributed to some members returning very good scores. After several months of coming close, Pat O’Dowd finally came in with the best score of his short golfing life to date, his 43 pts. Was by far enough to take 1st place in the Bronze category. Pat was followed in by Sandra Twentyman 37 pts. In 2nd place and Treasurer Alex Goslan secured 3rd place with 33 pts. Derek “I’ve lost my pitching wedge again” Sullivan managed to take 3rd place in the Silver category with just 26 pts. 2nd place went to the Viking Roger Nilsen with 33 pts. And in 1st place was
John Hettrick with 35 pts. In the Gold category taking 3rd place was Vernon Brown with 31 pts. Captain John Eyre took 2nd place with 35 pts. In 1st place came Lasse Hagstrom 38 pts. Best visitor was Carlos van Dijk 39 pts. The only 2 was worth just €26 and John Hettrick took this on hole 7. N.T.P. competition; hole 5 NADA, hole 7 Kenny Winter, hole 12 Shelia Dean, hole 15 Robert Hagstrom. Photo;N.T.P. Winners.Our 2 day trip to Las Pinaillas (Albacete) on the 18-19 /9 is now fully confirmed and members are looking forward to what is now becoming an annual event. Our Society plays every Wednesday on various courses on the Costa Blanca new members are always welcome. For more info visit www.tmgs.org or www.facebook.com/TMGSGOLF our telephone number is 661 524 101
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Who remembers what the football world looked like last weekend then? Manchester United were clearly going to go the whole season winning every match, Jurgen Klopp was as much a genius as Arsene Wenger was very much past it as a manager and West Ham United were a complete joke. Well, the axis of the world has shifted in just seven days. Apart from the last bit. West Ham are still very much a complete joke. It’s possibly fair to say it is time for King Klopp to head down to his local branch of Specsavers and put his hand in his pocket. Jurgen felt that Sadio Mane’s red card for nearly decapitating Ederson mid-way through the first half has a little harsh. In fact, the eight minutes injury time that was added was a double whammy for Liverpool, as Manchester City scored in it. Sergio Aguero scored in the 45+8th minute and the 52nd minute, meaning his second goal was scored before his first goal. Let the Liverpool fans
Jose Mourinho refused to shake hands after Manchester United’s shock 2-2 draw at Stoke City. It would appear he has forgotten that Mark Hughes normally spends the entire 90 minutes telling the opposition manager where to go, even if it is Jose. Once again, it was a convenient excuse for Mourinho to slip into “we didn’t win and I need to distract everyone from the fact we were a bit rubbish today” mode. It’s still a great source of amusement to see the difference between Jose Mourinho, top of the table having won every game and Jose Mourinho, still top of the table but having thrown two points away at the Bet365 Stadium.
No matter what Alvaro Morata does or does not think about Spurs fans according to the Chelsea support, the striker signed from Real Madrid is filling that Diego Costa shaped hole. The Spanish striker scored his third for Chelsea in the 2-1 win over Leicester City that lifted the champions up to third in the table at the time of writing. N’Golo Kante, naturally, got the deciding goal continuing the totally improbable theory that players tend to score against their former clubs unless, of course, you are Joleon Lescott.
try and work that one out for a moment. With all the talk about other teams in the last couple of weeks and people still obsessing over the amount of money Pep Guardiola spent on a right back, one that seems to have wobbly legs at that, City have quietly gone about getting themselves joint top of the table. Jesus and Ageuro look more like Jesus and his old man and football romantics will be delighted to see a top-of-the-table side playing the traditional two men up top. As for Arsene Wenger, who will have spent the week lamenting FFP, licking his wounds and giggling at how he has got away with signing nobody, he had a much better weekend. Sure, if you are coming off the back of a drubbing against a rival there is no better side to play than Bournemouth. In fact, is Eddie Howe in danger of becoming an English Wenger minus all the trophies? No matter who they are playing, Bournemouth go out and play Eddie’s way which can often lead to a bit of a walloping. Which is exactly what they got at the Emirates. That Lacazette looks decent, no? Maybe he should have played at Anfield.
Tottenham Hotspur are thought to be requesting that they can start next season’s Premier League season in September and, if possible, not at Wembley if their new home is delayed. Harry Kane scored his first goal of the season on the 1st September, as his August curse dictates, and opened his Premier League account with a double at Goodison Park against Everton. Wayne Rooney still looked like he had one or two things on his mind as Spurs were rampant against yet another Everton side expected to “do great things” this season. Fernando Llorente probably looked on and thought, “oh, that’s why no other strikers wanted to join Tottenham”. You could have asked me one hundred times to predict the score between Brighton and West Brom and I would have picked 1-0 to West Brom at least ninety-eight times. However, Brighton felt this was the ideal game in which to open their Premier League goal account and breached that watertight Pulis defence three times to register their first win. I guess that is the end of me calling them “top-of-the-table West Bromwich Albion” then and I have a sneaky suspicion that
“Europa League chasing West Bromwich Albion” will have a short shelf life too. In a parallel universe, Mauricio Pellegrino took over at Crystal Palace and Frank de Boer took over at Southampton and both teams are flying. Sadly, back here on planet earth it didn’t work out that way. I say it every week and I will keep saying it. How do you feel now you are trying to play this open, attractive, good to watch football eh, Southampton fans? The Saints failed to score at home yet again and slumped to yet another defeat, this time 2-0 to Watford. I know, Watford! It’s not as if they are getting beaten by Manchester City or anything. Southampton, a well run club for so long, might get a little twitchy now. After all, they got rid of Claude Puel, a man who took them to Wembley, because they felt he was a bit too defensive in his outlook. Over at Crystal Ajax, the experiment to bring the vibe of Johan Cruyff to Croydon is failing and failing quickly. Chris Wood, a man who probably got the WiFi password at Turf Moor off the internet, scored his second goal in about five minutes since signing from Leeds and got Burnley off to a flying start. And, obviously, with Palace being utterly incompetent and getting the ball near the opposition goal one goal was always going to be enough. Frank de Boer out and Roy Hodgson in? Haven’t the Palace fans suffered enough already this season? It looks like Rafa Benitez has given up at Newcastle United. He was in hospital for “an operation” whilst his team took the park at Swansea City. Presumably, the operation was to remove Mike Ashley’s knife from his back? Wilfried Bony returned to Wales wearing the number two shirt. Yes, a striker wearing the number two shirt. I can only offer this as a reason why. It must signify the amount of goals Bony has scored since leaving Swansea last time. Ryan Giggs revealed he has been spending some of his free time “scouting” Renato Sanches. Why Ryan? No team in League Two will be able to afford him, and it looks like that’s where you’ll be starting that managerial career of yours. Anyway, Swansea unveiling their two new signings and Newcastle unveiling a wonderfully trimmed wage bill meant only one thing. Correct. A Newcastle win. All rise for the genius that is Mike Ashley.
Society at La Finca
31 members and 3 guests who made it to La Finca to play the last round of the Presidents Trophy found themselves baking under a somewhat oppressive heat. Greens were slow recent hollow tining and sanding and many putts were left short and also most of the holes were of the back tee,s. However, even given these difficulties the scores were, across the board, were very good with 9 players making par or better. The day’s stableford competition results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 4th Paul Fisher (30), 3rd Chris Hamblett (32), 2nd Ron Stenhouse (34), and 1st Norman Padmore with 36 points. Silver Category: 4th Alan Macdonald (34), 3rd Brian Mulligan (35), 2ndNorman Cahill (37), and first with 39 points Nick
Spicer. Gold Category 4th Jamie Rorison (36 on CB), 3rd Kenny Reddington (38), 2nd Gerald Harwood (39 on CB), and 1st John Osborne with 39 points. Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (open to all) went to Brian Mulligan (3), Brian Mulligan (6), Phil deLacy (13) and Dave Watson (16). The Abacus was won by Norman Mcbride. Our thanks go to the staff at La Finca golf course for their contribution to an enjoyable day. Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Theo a call on 694494824 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf gettogethers. Next week, September 13th, we will be at Lo Romero and we have a couple of spaces.
THE PLAZA GOLF SOCIETY @ VILLAMARTIN
This week’s course took us to Villamartin where 48 players enjoyed their day. Not one golfer got a 2 today so 86€ rolls over to the next game, also at Villamartin. This week’s nearest the pins were sponsored by Richard and Janet Allen, hole 1 in 3 Mark Smith, hole 6 Eddie Edwards, hole 9 Laurie Cullen, hole 13 Simon Lee, hole 17 Dave Cornforth all collecting a 10€ bar tab for The Ale House. Our last place and now taken the crown from Chris Belman with just 8 points was Bo Ledjstrom collecting his bottle of wine. Our best lady was Liz Sully with 34 points collecting a sleeve of balls. Our Guests saw John Peters 3rd on count back with 32 points from his handicap of 16, Dave Wareing with 32 points and 1st place was Laurie Cullen with 33 points from his handicap of 17. Our Silver Division saw Liz Sully coming
in 3rd with 34 points, winning on count back and little John Griffths missing out in the prizes today, with his personal best score of 34 points. Eddie Edwards was 2nd with 36 points from his handicap of 17.6, Andy MacDonald with score of the day 38 points from his handicap of 16.9. Our Gold division saw Alan Harris 3rd with a great 35 points from his handicap of 13.3, Billy Wilson scored an impressive 37 points with his handicap of 12.5 and with a fantastic 37 points and winning on count back was Jimmy Gray. Well done to all the winners and thanks again for all your support. The next 2 games are on reserve lists so if you want to join any game with us get in touch now, check out our website www.theplazagolfsociety.com or email us at theplazagolfsociety@gmail.com New members and guests always welcome.
Las Ramblas Social Club Weekly Golf Report On Monday we played best 2 from 4 all count on the par 5's. The winning team with a very good score of 110 were Nick Campbell, Olga Douglas, Reg Akehurst and Albert. Wednesday was Stableford day again and the results were as follows: Cat.1: 1st John Shervell 38 pts, 2nd on count back Hendrick Oldenzeil 38 pts, 3rd on a count back Ron Phipps 38 pts. Cat 2: 1st Ulrika Barthe 39 pts, 2nd Reg
Akehurst 38 pts, 3rd Mike Chapman 34 pts. 2's Club Reg Akehurst, Hendrick Oldenzeil, (guest) Linda and Brian Stains with 2. Friday we played Change Partners and the winners were Marleen Billen, Tom Hardie, Dougie Wright and Brian Staines with 89 pts. Mike Mahony
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Our 1st round of the Winter Series was fished at the El Bosquet Complex on the 5th September as we had to change it from Murcia as there is still work in progress. The roads have dried out considerably after the recent heavy rain, and the temperatures were soaring again. The water does not seem to fish well after rain, but it was no problem to Richard King who took the top spot with 42kgs fishing the method feeder, after that the weights tumbled and I managed to take the 2nd place with just over 27kgs and running in for 3rd place was Mick Hill with just under 19kgs 1st Richard King with 42.000kgs fishing the method feeder using pellet and corn 2nd Terry Screen with 27.280kgs fishing the pole using pellet 3rd Mick Hill with 18.760kgs fishing the pole using pellet and corn 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
We began the Winter Series on the 6th September at the El Bosquet complex and we fished the back channels numbered 17 to 40. The early pegs did not fish to there full potential, they had been producing top bags of over 30kgs, but the best today was 20.180kgs by Marlene Hutchinson to take 2nd place Well Done Marl!!! In top spot on the back channel 2 was Neil McBirnie with just under 27kgs and Lennie Bolton in 3rd spot with 15.860kgs 1st Neil McBirnie with 26.780kgs fishing the pole using Pellet 2nd Marlene Hutchinson with 20.180kgs fishing the feeder using corn 3rd Lennie Bolton with 15.860kgs fishing the pole using bread and pellet 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
ANDERSON GRABS TOP RANKING AFTER LORD’S EFFORT England pace bowler James Anderson has grabbed the top spot in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after his superb effort in the third and final Test at Lord’s helped England win by nine wickets to seal a 2-1 series victory over the Windies. The 35-year-old’s career-best figures of seven for 42 in an innings and a match haul of nine wickets see him overtake India’s left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja, who he now leads by 12 points. The third and fourth places are also taken by spinners with India’s Ravichandran Ashwin and Sri Lanka’s Rangana Herath taking those positions. Anderson, who was the topranked bowler in August 2016, has reclaimed the spot to become the oldest bowler to be number-one ranked since Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralidaran in July 2009 and the oldest pace bowler to be at the top since Australia’s Glenn McGrath in January 2006. England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been another major gainer in the rankings after his player of the match performance. His knock of 60 in
the first innings has lifted him four places to a career-best 20th position among batsmen while his first-innings haul of six for 22 sees him gain two places to reach 21st position among bowlers. These efforts also see him overtake team-mate Moeen Ali to take fourth place among all-rounders. Other England players to move up include Moeen, who has gained one spot to reach 19th place among bowlers, while Toby Roland-Jones has gained one spot to take a career-best 41st slot. For the Windies, batsman Shai Hope, who was jointly named player of the series along with
Anderson, has continued his upward surge, gaining 11 slots to take a career-best 30th position while opener Kieran Powell has moved up 18 slots to 68th position. Among its bowlers, pace bowler Kemar Roach has moved up four places to 24th position after a five-wicket haul in the first innings while captain Jason Holder has moved up three places to 33rd position. Meanwhile, there has been no change in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings following the series with England and the Windies retaining their preseries 105 and 75 points, respectively.
Your week in Sport As quickly as the West Indies reemerged as a cricketing force a week or so ago, they disappeared once more. Jimmy Anderson flew through the 500 wicket mark and
answers in his XI. With the bat England are simply world class from six to nine. One and four can both do a bit too. The rest? Well if Australia can get over the fact that Bangladesh are giving them the runaround, they will be licking their lips. Root suggested “England can do something very special in
in the end it was two of the new batsmen in town making the most of the opportunity to score some easy runs. The weather influenced proceedings, just as September weather in London tends to do, meaning England’s last Test before the Ashes was a low scoring affair. For Joe Root, he can look back at his first summer as captain with an element of pride, but knowing that there are more questions than
the Ashes”. Here’s a tip for free Joe. Try not being 31-3 every single innings. The US Open has proven great value for money once again. Roger Federer was favourite, but he fell to a resurgent Juan Del Potro. Del Potro was felled by a resurgent Rafa Nadal, once more Number One in the world. South African Kevin Anderson made his first Slam final in 34 attempts, ranked
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32 in the world. Nadal’s incredible comeback continued however, winning his third US Open title to make that World Number One spot mean something. Take note Sir Andrew Murray. With all those hurricanes occupying a lot of the attention of the USA, the fact that there were two American women in their final that weren’t the Williams sisters almost slipped by unnoticed. With the American men's game in a state of disrepair it was good to see two less fancied women battle it out and show an element of depth in the women's game, Sloane Stephens beating her best friend Madison Keys in straight sets. And yes, you’d be hard pressed to find two more American first names than them. Jamie Murray made sure the British tennis fans had at least something to enjoy, winning the Mixed Doubles with the legend that is Martina Hingis. Mo Farah became the first man to win four consecutive Great North Runs in the same weekend that Chris Froome became the first cyclist to win the Le Tour/La Vuelta double since 1978. Move along folks, still nothing to see here.
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