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Torrevieja money laundering operation shut down Guardia Civil have arrested four people, alleged to be part of a money laundering gang based in torrevieja. the gang members are accused of laundering over €2 million. the investigation began back in July 2020 when a previous investigation into a million euro pyramid scheme led the Guardia Civil’s economic Crime Unit to look into a possible money laundering operation based in torrevieja. in June 2020, investigators discovered

obtained illegally between 2016 and 2020. investigators believed the gang laundered around 2 million euro, much of which had come from aggravated robberies. the gang set up fake businesses and used front men, in whose names they opened bank accounts and named as the registered owners of properties and vehicles. the first phase of the investigation saw four people arrested, two men and two women, believed to be the leaders of the gang. those arrested are of Spanish, Croatian and Colombian nationality and some have a history of aggravated robbery. they have been charged with money laundering and belonging to a criminal organisation. All of the suspects appeared in Court no 3 of torrevieja where the judge embargoed 19 bank accounts, 19 properties and 9 vehicles. Guardia Civil continue with the investigation and new arrests have not been ruled out.

that the first operation was twofold – on the one hand, laundering large sums of money obtained from victims of a pyramid scheme and on the other, laundering money from other criminal organisations. Officers discovered the involvement of several smaller ‘independent’ money laundering operations, one of which prompted this most recent investigation in torrevieja. Officers discovered a gang of at least 13 people laundering cash

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Fire destroys Catral shoe factory A fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning, destroying a shoe factory in Catral. Sources at the Provincial Firefighters Consortium confirmed that the fire caused severe damage to the structure of the building and parts of the roof had collapsed, but neighbouring buildings were not affected, nor were there any injuries. the alarm was raised shortly before 4am when fire crews were called to the warehouse on Calle Partición in

Catral’s San Juan industrial estate. A number of vehicles from Crevillente, elche and San Vicente del raspeig fire stations rushed to the scene and 17 members of the fire brigade began tackling the blaze. the fire was considered under control at 7am on Sunday but firefighters worked throughout the day to extinguish the last flames.

Airport won’t recover until 2026 experts predict that Alicante-elche airport will not recover its pre covid passenger figures of 15 million until at least 2026. Figures from Spain’s airport management authority AenA reveal a slow recovery in air traffic and rules out any growth over the next five years. the Airport regulation document (dOrA), published last week, is a 176 page study of the air transport industry with detailed projections for the 20222026 period. the dOrA projects that it will take at least five years for Alicante airport to rebuild the 15 million passenger traffic that it enjoyed in 2019, before Covid 19 hit. the document also takes stock of the airport’s figures pre pandemic. in 2020, it lost 11 million passengers breaking the best streak in its history which began in 2017 with 13.7 million passengers, rising to 13.8 million in 2018 and the record 15 million in 2019.

the document lists a series of actions to be carried out to ensure recovery, focusing on operational safety and investment. AenA’s forecasts estimate that Alicante-elche airport will handle 10,234,340 million passengers in the year 2022 but there is still a long way to go to fully recover. the airport is one of the largest in the country and the most important tourist gateway for the Valencian Community. Alicante airport currently has the capacity to handle up to 19 million passengers – Valencia can handle 10.5m – and neither airport is expected to reach capacity in the next five years. the report also details a €56m investment for a series of improvements at Alicante airport, which currently handles around 39 aircraft per hour. Madrid airport is set to receive €404m while the balearic airports will receive €361m.

Fourteen arrested in Elche for €10m fraud

national police arrested fourteen people, mostly in elche for alleged involvement in a ten million euro fraud involving a network of false companies, manufactured invoices and fraudulent iVA (VAt) declarations. nine of those arrested appeared in court to testify, many of whom are local businesspeople including two lawyers. the remaining five people were released and are waiting to appear in court.

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Your tech questions answered by Brian Hoile of the Costa Blanca Technology Help Group, helping over 200 members with their PCs, smartphones and more. Find the group on Facebook (Costa Blanca Technology Help Group) or attend the meetings in person or online via Zoom. if you have a question or a problem that needs my help then please send an email to brian at cbtechnology.help@ gmail.com. if i receive the email by lunchtime on Friday it will appear in the next edition. if you want to join the technology help Group search Facebook for “Costa blanca technology help Group”. if you do not use Facebook you can still join by sending an email with your details to cbtechnology.help@ gmail.com. When joining on Facebook please make sure that you scroll all the way through and answer all questions and give your email address. i use your email address as the primary means of communication. Ann of Almoradi asks “What is a QR Code and how do I use it”? A Qr code is a type of matrix barcode. a machine-readable code consisting of an array of black and white squares, typically used for storing UrLs or other information for reading by the camera on a smartphone. to read a Qr Code you need to download a Qr reader App to your Smartphone. the App uses your phones camera to read the

Qr code. the App then reads the code and allows you to go to the website address contained within the Qr Code. example

This is not a question from a reader but rather a topic I shared with the Technology Help Group. Most people these days have accounts with various companies holding their private information. From Facebook to all other information sharing Applications. they also have precious photos and videos stored on computers and mobile devices. Watching “ rip Off britain” on bbC made me realise that most people make no provision for family to have access to their photos, videos and mobile devices should they not be

around. recently i tried to help someone get into an iPad that belonged to his now deceased sister. that was not possible without information only known to his sister. i could not even put it back to “Factory Settings” so he could used it. i contacted Apple support by telephone. they were very helpful and asked me try many different things. Without this personal account information there was no way to use this iPad. there was one option where a lawyer had to be used to get a court judgment to allow Apple to give access. if you have precious information, photos or videos that close family members would want access to after you are no longer here you need to take action now. You can appoint a family member to take on responsibility and gain authority from all providers of your digital information and accounts. You can also appoint a “digital Will executor” who you provide with all your account and access details for your online presence. they will also need details of how to access your devices.

Join the Group by searching Facebook for “Costa Blanca Technology Help Group” Send your questions to cbtechnology.help@gmail.com

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New draft law protects pets A new change in legislation in Spain protects the rights of animals, especially pets. the biggest change is that the new animal protection law will require dog owners to undergo training courses before owning a dog. the nature of the training course is yet to be determined. the preliminary draft of the law was published on October 6 for review by the Ministry of Social rights and represents a dramatic change in regulations for the ownership and care of animals, with special attention to pets. the document published on October 6 is a preliminary draft so still will be subject to changes before it reaches the council of ministers before being processed by parliament. experts believe that the legislation in its current format will cause disagreements between the various town halls and autonomous communities in Spain. Also of note is the absence of any mention of bullfighting shows. Animals used in experiments, such as scientific research, only have a brief mention, saying that they are exempt from the requirement to “handle the animal with non-aggressive or violent methods that can cause suffering or mistreatment of the animal”nor is it necessary to carry out periodic and documented

Glitzy Charity Event Sparkles with Success People certainly ‘put on their glitz’ on Saturday 25th Sept at the Marina bar, Calle de las rosas torrvieja for the charity event “Puttin On the Glitz.” it was all in aid of the Stroke Association Spain and was the first event for the charity to be organized by well known fundraisers david & Lorraine Whitney raising €441 for the charity. A delicious two course meal, raffle, tombola and quiz ensured the evening went by smoothly with the addition of prizes for the best dressed man and woman. Paul Owen, founder of the Stroke Association, was there to outline the charity’s work and its importance and was thrilled with the support shown for

the event. A big thank you must go to all the many people who generously donated items and to Lynne Smith who at short notice conjured up a dreamy gateaux for the raffle and to Mary terry Flynn for her generous donation of a voucher for afternoon tea for two at the bar. thanks to rita and dave of the Marina bar for their continued charity support and to their team of brilliant workers at the bar. the next event on david & Lorraine’s event calendar will be the popular Christmas Fayre on Saturday afternoon the 20 november, again for the Stroke Association.

One key point surrounds animal euthanasia with the draft legislation indicating that putting an animal down can only be done if justified under veterinary approval for the sole purpose of avoiding suffering in cases of incurable disease or injury, or for reasons of animal health, or the safety of people. People will be prohibited from mistreating or physically assaulting animals or subjecting them to negligent treatment or any practice that may cause the animal suffering, physical or psychological damage or cause their death. Also to be prohibited is the abandonment of an animal in an open or closed space. Mutilation or body modifications will not be allowed (cutting tails or ears of dogs, for example) with the exception of required medical procedures to guarantee the health of the animal or to limit the animal’s reproductive capacity. Further prohibitions there are a series of prohibitions set out by the draft legislation as it currently stands. Animals will not be allowed to be used in fights, or for training for fights, or for instigating aggression towards other

animals or people. nor will they be used in public shows, tourist activities or any advertising that causes the animal anguish, pain or suffering. begging using animals will not be allowed. Submitting the animal to inappropriate or excessive work will also be prohibited. the use of spiked collars or leads that could harm the animal will not be allowed. Animals will not be used as a reward or prize in a raffle or promotion. domesticated animals will not be released into the wild. Pet animals cannot be left unsupervised for three consecutive days and in the case of dogs, this period cannot exceed 24 consecutive hours. Pets must be kept in a good state of cleanliness and hygiene and those that, due to their size or characteristics cannot live inside the family home must be provided with adequate accommodation with shelter according to their size and protection from inclement weather. in the case of sociable animals, the draft legislation says that they cannot be kept isolated from humans or other animals and must be provided with the company they require. Measures must be taken to avoid uncontrolled reproduction of pets. the legislation also says that pets cannot be sold in shops and breeding can only be carried out by authorised breeders.

End of Ladies Day: The an Era show will go on! Charity 4 charities will be presenting its final auction after 14 years on Wednesday 13 October, after raising and paying out more than €260,000 to approximately 20 registered charities. this amazing charity which has bought so much pleasure, support and help to so many people and animals in Spain and abroad, with the help of so many wonderful people is finally putting on its very last auction. the event takes place at the Club Quesada, next to the bowling green at 12 noon with pre booking of lots open from 9.45am. Charity 4 Charities (C4C) hopes that those charities they’ve been able to help over the years will join them for this special occasion. Organisers said, “As was in the beginning, it will be till the end with prizes galore.” C4C have asked us to thank all of those who have supported them over the years. Without you they wouldn’t have been able to fulfil a dream: to help those less fortunate than themselves.

Paul Owen founder of The Stroke Association Spain and fundraiser Lorraine Whitney.

veterinary examinations as with other animals.

the event will be dedicated to all their committee members, helpers and supporters who are no longer with us.

When the Actors Community theatre group (ACtS) began rehearsals for their next production Ladies day, two years ago, nobody could have imagined what was about to happen to the world in early 2020.the group was just three weeks away from opening at the Cardenal belluga theatre, San Fulgencio when the axe came down and a strict lockdown was introduced to combat the Covid 19 pandemic. Like other similar organisations, the ACtS members were prevented from meeting and rehearsals came to a halt. even when restrictions were eased, it was only possible to have limited get togethers and only in the form of glorified read-throughs with cast members observing distancing rules and sitting at separate tables. Whilst other drama and entertainment groups were suffering the same problems; added to ACtS predicament, a series of disasters and setbacks followed one after the other. Firstly two key members of the production team were lost permanently, for personal reasons on the one hand and serious illness on the other. then a further series of other misfortunes relating to health were experienced. One a broken leg following a fall which, because of complications, prevented the actor in question from attending rehearsals for seven weeks; and several

other incidents including the necessity for self-isolation by certain members of the cast. these were followed by the director Colin bird, receiving phone calls from the UK notifying him that there had been a fire at his and his wife’s property in Suffolk, and the death of a dear friend in bermuda – neither of which could be followed up on, due to the harsh international travel restrictions. then finally the production’s stage manager and her husband announced they would have to return to the UK for much needed specialist medical treatment and would miss the performance dates. nobody in the group could have been blamed for thinking that the omens should not be ignored and perhaps the production cancelled. the Gods of Am dram appeared not to be smiling on ACtS. but the group, responsible for such recent productions as the Play that Goes Wrong and Calendar Girls amongst others, battled on and against all the odds are now proud to announce that the long awaited Ladies day is being staged from thursday 28th until Saturday 30th October at Cardenal belluga, San Fulgencio with tickets available by emailing actstheatre@ icloud.com or phone, message or WhatsApp on 602 683 925. Profits donated to local charities.

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Outrage as Murcia hospital calls homosexuality an illness People have taken to social media to vent their anger after a young woman was told by a hospital that her homosexuality was an illness. the 19-yearold woman said she received the clinical report after a gynaecological check-up in Murcia. According to a local LGbt+ association Galactyco, the medical report said that homosexuality was a “current illness” in the hospital. the diagnosis - which was issued earlier this month - has generated great controversy in Spain after it was made public. the 19-year-old said that she had accepted the apology of the gynaecologist who wrote the document. the woman also expressed hope that she could inspire other people who are “more insecure” to deal with this situation. in a statement to the eFe news agency, the woman said she was “very surprised” when she arrived home after the appointment to see what the doctor had written. She described it as an “insult” and “injustice” and initially filed a complaint with the reina Sofía hospital. the woman also stated that she does not believe the clinic’s explanation that it was an error by the gynaecologist. “everyone has their own

thoughts; some are better, some are worse and there is no need to think about it anymore,” she told eFe. “homosexuality is not an illness, far from it, nor is it wrong,” she added. the Galactyco association also released a statement condemning the “humiliating treatment” the woman had suffered. “it was in 1990 when the World health Organization removed homosexuality from the list of mental illnesses, and yet, 31 years later, in the Murcian health System some professionals continue to

assume sexual orientation as an illness.” “We publicly denounce the manifest ignorance with homophobic overtones that links sexual orientation with illness,” the group said. “there are already numerous cases of humiliating treatment that come to the attention of our Association because of sexual or gender orientation, and we consider it alarming, unacceptable and intolerable that to date, the professionals on whom adequate treatment of our health depends ignore the realities of LGbt+ people.”

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Owning a property on the Costa blanca means you’ll need to have certain things in place to make sure you’re a legal homeowner. One item in particular is known as an n.i.e. number - numero identidad de extranjero. this is a Foreign identification number. You do not need an n.i.e. number to reserve a property to buy, however in most cases, you will need one to be able to complete your purchase. As a homeowner that is a non Spanish citizen, you will need to apply for your own n.i.e. number. this can be done through the Spanish Consulate or embassy back in your own country of residence, however can also be applied for in Spain. Many Lawyers or fiscal representatives can arrange this for you on your behalf with a Power Of Attorney. this number is issued to every individual that will be on the title deeds of the property you are purchasing.

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Is Your Money Working Hard Enough? do you have money sitting in a UK or Spanish bank account and are unhappy with the really low returns? Are you in the process of selling a property and wondering what to do with the proceeds? have you been offered an investment by a Spanish bank and are worried about the performance and lack of information? if you have answered yes to any of these questions, then we would urge you to consider the Pru. For most of our clients we recommend Prudential international, a trusted UK household name with a proven track record. the Prudential has been helping people

plan for their future for over 170 years. its size and experience puts it in a strong position to invest customers’ money wisely for the medium to long term. M&G PLC (the name Prudential use throughout europe now) has around 24 million customers worldwide and have £341bn of assets under management. For Spanish tax residents Prudential offer the international Prudence bond, which offers life assurance as well as being fully tax compliant. this means there is no need to put this information on your Spanish tax declaration nor the Modelo 720. by being Spanish tax compliant your capital can grow

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August highest for house sales residential property sales in August this year were at their highest since 2007, the peak year of the housing market ‘boom’, according to the national institute of Statistics (ine). With nearly 50,000 homes shifted in just one month, the difference between August 2021 and the same month in 2020 was almost 60 percent. back in 2007, when home prices were at their highest in history and the buying and selling market was in constant activity – just before the ‘crash’ that came between 2008 and 2010 – a record 58,872 residential properties were bought in the month of August, a figure that has never been seen since. Fast-forward 14 years, the largest volume of August home sales after the high of 2007 totals 49,884 – the most buoyant yet by a wide margin. Only 2017, with 44,834, and 2010, with 43,610, came anywhere near the bumper August seen in 2021 – which was even more welcome for the residential property industry, as well as for sellers themselves, when taking into account a lean summer in 2020.

by August 2020, movement restrictions had been temporarily lifted and life and business were largely back to normal in Spain, albeit with masks and social distancing - but international travel was still difficult, if not impossible, meaning the usual summer interest for holiday homes among dwellers in colder climates was mostly missing. it was not completely back to normal even by August 2021, since Spain’s key overseas holiday home-buying markets, such as the UK, France and Germany, still had limitations in

place for most of the summer, including, in some cases, the obligation for residents returning from a trip to Spain to quarantine for between five and 14 days. So a year-on-year hike of 17,292 extra sales was a huge achievement, and is likely to raise confidence in the industry as to what August 2022 might look like, with practically the whole of the western world vaccinated and Covid cases, or at least severe ones, hopefully being very rare.

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RBL Band hitting the right note the last eighteen months have been very difficult for the community, people, businesses and charities alike and the royal british Legion Concert band is no exception. the band had to cancel the majority of its concerts, musical events and rehearsals but is now hoping that the worst is behind them and they can return to a more normal way of life...and entertaining. the royal british Legion Concert band continues to grow and has recruited more musicians in the woodwind and brass sections and recently performed for three nights at the Oasis restaurant for the rbL torrevieja branch centenary celebrations. there are numerous bookings in the diary and the band is currently rehearsing for the poppy appeal launch in benidorm on Saturday 16th October. that evening the band will play for the rbL benidorm branch centenary

gala dinner in the Marina hotel and following evening the band will play for the Alicante branch centenary ball at the Caseta nova hotel, Castalla. in november the band is booked for the annual remembrance Services in torrevieja on thursday 11th november and in Mil Palmeras on Sunday 14th november. in december there will be carol concerts galore, including the very popular annual ‘Carols in the Square’ in torrevieja on Friday 10th december.

the royal british Legion Concert band is always looking for more musicians to join the string, woodwind and brass sections. if you are interested please contact Graham robinson at:robinsongraham256@ googlemail.com or telephone 658663846. Alternatively come along to one of the bands rehearsals. these are held in the basement of the Sophia Wellness Centre, Cabo roig, every thursday afternoon between 3pm and 6pm where you will be made very welcome.

Environmental education An initiative aimed at raising awareness about correct waste recycling has begun in schools across Orihuela. the activity, aimed at third grade primary school students and organised by the department of Urban Solid Waste and Street

Cleaning, consists of a Little Mermaid play called “Ariel and recycling” in which the children are taught about types of trash and coloured bins that exist for recycling. Children will also be made aware of the damage that

plastic does to the environment and various crafts that they can do with this material. All this is done in a comical and playful way, through a performance with dancing and interaction with the children.

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Pensions, Annuities & Tax Fraud in Spain – a ticking time bomb… By Sam Kelly dipPFS, eFA, bA (hons) Managing Partner Chorus Financial

was first drawn to it a few years ago when a client told them that a large, well-known financial advisory firm had told them they could save up to 88% on their income taxes in Spain if they told the tax office that their pensions were being paid as an annuity.

every now and then an email lands in my inbox or a member of the public walks through my office door, and i know we have a serious problem. i recall around 6 years ago seeing the portfolios of several Continental Wealth Management clients, and immediately telling them they had to get out of those plans. in truth, i wasn’t so well known back then and so i wasn’t able to warn too many people in advance. despite rescuing around a dozen clients from those plans before they collapsed, as many of you will know, ultimately victims of CWM lost around £25 million from their pensions. it was the greed and selfishness of a group of financial advisers that led to those losses, and some very sad and tragic consequences for many of their victims. Over the last few years something else has been nagging at me. My attention

i immediately knew something wasn’t right. Purely from a logical point of view there was no way the Spanish tax office would offer such benefits, but beyond that, my understanding was this scheme wasn’t even using real annuities. the promise was based on transferring your pensions from the safety of your UK pension to a QrOPs (an overseas pension). the new pension trustee would agree with you a set income for a period of up to 3 years, and in return provide you with a certificate claiming that your income was an annuity. On all the cases i’ve personally investigated under such an arrangement, as you can probably guess, the financial adviser was pocketing eye-watering, undisclosed commissions, the ongoing fees were through the roof (with the client being totally unaware of the full extent), and the pension was being invested very poorly. the whole arrangement was purely there to extract as much money as possible from the client, and the promise of tax

savings was the hook. the idea behind the tax savings is to exploit a genuine tax benefit where you use your savings to buy an annuity in Spain, and the annuity payment is then taxed at a greatly reduced amount. the logic behind this is that you have already paid income taxes on your savings, so most of that annuity payment is your own capital coming back to you, hence there being a big discount on the tax basis. the problem lies when you start trying to claim those same benefits, but on income coming from your pension. A pension is tax relieved when you pay into it – i.e., you didn’t pay any income tax on those earnings, so when you take money out of it, income tax is always due in full. to simplify this, if you draw money from your pensions, whether as flexible drawdown, a true annuity, or an annuity style payment, there are no discounts in Spain, no ‘up to 88% savings’. if you file a tax return with the intention of claiming pension income is an annuity, then i’m afraid to say you are committing tax fraud. Sadly, the victims of such schemes were following advice from firms they thought they could trust, in return these firms made huge amounts of money from these victims. What

has prompted this article is that i was recently provided with a ruling from the tax office where a british gentleman in Spain has been heavily fined and made to pay years of back taxes for attempting to have his pension annuity taxed as described in this article. i have been told by several tax lawyers in the area that manyof their clients are also under investigation for the same offence, so i suspect this is just the beginning. the warning here is quite simple. if something seems illogical or ‘too good to be true’, it generally is. no one wants to pay too much in taxes, but at the same time, avoiding taxes illegally can lead to a much bigger bill in the long-term. With an ethical, qualified financial adviser you can draw up a plan to help save on your ongoing taxation in Spain, but too many firms in Spain prey on brits here with promises that cannot be fulfilled. When the tax office come knocking, you, the victim is also seen as the perpetrator of tax fraud. if you feel you may be a victim, or if you need honest, professional advice on your pensions and investments, contact Chorus Financial on info@ chorusfinancial.es, call +34 965 641 163 or visit www.chorusfinancial.es for more information.

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GBP / EUR UPdatE GBP After a shellacking during the previous seven days, when it took an average hit of 0.8%, this week was much more generous to sterling, at least until the mid-point of the week. the pound added an average of 0.7%, almost neutralising last week’s losses, and it could have completed the recovery were it not for Wednesday’s minor blip. the most likely reason for its recovery was a realisation that the previous, almost panic selling, had been unwarranted. Whatever the rationale, sterling was neck-and-neck for second place on the week with the Australian and Canadian dollars while the norwegian krone had an easy win on the back of high energy prices. UK economic data were unusually few. the purchasing managers’ indices showed slower, albeit better than expected growth in manufacturing and services, whereas the construction sector showed its lowest reading since January and a point and a half shy of forecast: “shortages of materials and staff held back the construction recovery in September”. the halifax index of UK house prices (GbP) in September was 7.4% higher on the year, with Wales and Scotland leading the way. Sterling suffered a bit of a wobble following criticism of the prime minister’s speech at the Conservative party conference, but firmed the following day as a result of comments by the bank of england’s new chief economist. in

written answers to questions by Parliament’s treasury Committee he came across as possibly hawkish on monetary policy. EURO eurozone ecostats were more plentiful than british ones but were not particularly illuminating. Only one really stood out, and that was last Friday’s provisional inflation reading. it showed consumer prices rising 3.4% in the year to September, putting inflation at a 13-year high. in a speech on thursday, european Central bank board member isabel Schnabel fell in with the current central bank orthodoxy that high inflation is a short-term result of Covid, and that “Overreacting to such short-term volatility would be harmful and risk jeopardising the ongoing economic recovery”. it seemed to confirm that imminent tightening by the eCb is unlikely. the PMis from the eurozone were, like those from the UK, better than expected. however, “Growth slowed further in September as demand pressures cooled and supply issues constrained business activity”. there were some uninspiring industrial statistics out of Germany and Sweden, and August’s retail sales in the eurozone were disappointing, increasing by 0.3% on the month but remaining unchanged on the year. this lack of inspiration fed through to the euro: it lost an average of 0.7%, giving up a cent and two thirds to sterling.

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China warns of global war Update from Huntington’s Association the Costa blanca huntington´s disease Association has agreed that in addition to supporting people with huntington´s disease, the Association will also support people with Ataxia, Motor neuron disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson´s disease, and their carers. in addition to offering advice and social support at the weekly Movers and Shakers Friday afternoon club at el raso, the Association´s successful fundraising programme will continue to assist people with grants towards the cost of equipment not available

through the Spanish health and social care system, or respite care as much needed support for a sole carer as these diseases take its toll on their loved one. One recent such fundraising event was a bbQ where residents new and old from residencia el Parque, el bañet enjoyed the delicious food which was prepared and cooked by Joey, Chef from t.J’s restaurant in benijofar with the help of Veronica. this was followed by a selection of ‘golden oldies’, played by d.J. barry Young. the event raised 611 euros

and was the first event held for the Association since the beginning of all the Covid restrictions. the next huntington´s disease Association event is a Quiz night on 14th October at the Pines restaurant in benijofar. booking is essential. tickets are just 10 euros per person, including supper and are available in advance from: marionsmiffhus@ googlemail.com or call: 711008250. For more information about huntingtonś disease contact: www.hda.org. es

Fundraising BBQ, Association President Marion Smith

Bite Size NewS: TICKETS FOR HANDBALL WORLD CUP NOW ON SALE

VACCINE CENTRE CLOSES the vaccine centre at the OMC (behind Carrefour) is now closed given that most of the adult population have received both doses of the covid vaccine. if for any reason you have not been vaccinated and now wish to do so, you can make an appointment at your local health centre.

the Organizing Committee of the 2021 Women’s handball World Cup announced this week that the tickets for the event are now on sale to the public through Marcacentradas. the event, being held for the first time ever in Spain, takes place from december 1 to 19 and torrevieja is one of four host cities. Prices range from €39 upwards and there are discounts for groups and children under 12 and persons of reduced mobility. there is also a special ‘Follow your team’ pass which allows entry to six matches in each group .For more information and to request a group discount, contact ticketing@spainhandball2021.com Organisers are also looking for volunteers to help with many aspects of the event – registration for volunteer positions can be completed online at www.spainhandball2021.com.

NEW GRUA AWARDED

CONTRACT

torrevieja town hall has formalised the new contract for the ‘grua’ or towing service for the town. the four year contract is worth in excess of €2m and it is expected that the towing service will now be more efficient than ever so if you are illegally parked in torrevieja – watch out!

CHANGE IN SPEED LIMIT

the speed limit at an accident black spot on Avenida dr Gregorio Marañón in torrevieja has been lowered to 40km/hr. A reminder also that the mobile speed trap is always in action in torrevieja at different locations.

China has warned that World War three could be triggered ‘at any time’ after it sent dozens of warplanes into taiwan’s airspace. An article in the state-backed Global times newspaper said that ‘collusion’ between the US and taiwan was so ‘audacious’ that the situation ‘has almost lost any room for manoeuvre, teetering on the edge of a faceoff.’ it claimed that the people of China were ready to back all-out war with the US, warning the island nation against ‘playing with fire’. Almost 150 Chinese warplanes have breached taiwan’s airspace since Friday, including 56 jets on Monday in a dramatic escalation of Chinese aggression against the selfgoverning democracy. Joe biden said he had spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping about taiwan and they agreed to abide by the taiwan agreement as tensions continue to ratchet

FLOOD PREVENTION WORKS

Major flood defence works are underway in torrevieja. A €2.4 million euro project is being carried out to prevent flooding in torreta Florida and urbanisations near the salt lake. Agamed, torrevieja’s water management company, is digging a reservoir which will eventually retain 10,000 cubic meters of rainwater during heavy rains. the works are located near urbanisation torrealmendros, near the ‘via verde’ pathway. the project is designed to be a sustainable urban drainage system which not only retains floodwaters but can store and, if possible, reuse the water. Flood water from nearby rainwater basins on Calle Jorge Manrique (near torrevigía secondary school) and on the via verde will be rerouted to the torrealmendros reservoir where it will be stored for reuse or sent to the treatment plant nearby. Arranging the flood drainage in such a way means that a separate rainwater network can be created in order that the sewerage network is not responsible for collecting rainwater and as such, should not overflow in times of heavy rain. excavation work is currently underway which will see workers dig to a depth of three metres. the channels will then be waterproofed with concrete and lining and the surface will eventually be finished with native trees so that the area will eventually look like an attractive green area. initially, the planned investment for the works was 1,205,918 million euro, but the board of directors of Agamed, decided to raise the budget to €2.4 million.

up between taipei and beijing. ‘i’ve spoken with Xi about taiwan. We agree...we’ll abide by the taiwan agreement,’ biden told reporters. taiwanese president tsai ingwen vowed to ‘do whatever it takes’ to guard taiwan against invasion as she indicated that without help from the country’s allies ‘authoritarianism has the upper hand over democracy.’ it comes as british aircraft carrier hMS Queen elizabeth (‘big Lizzie’) was shown sailing in the Philippine Sea in a joint exercise with two US carriers - the USS ronald reagan and USS Carl Vinson - and Japan’s helicopter destroyer JS ise. the armada, which also includes a number of warships from six different countries in total, trained together over the weekend in the region amid the rising tensions. the recent voyages through the Strait of taiwan by the british

and American navies, coupled with the new Aukus defence pact have infuriated beijing and sparked more shows of strength in the South China Sea. in another chilling piece of propaganda, the Global times ran a piece which asked ‘whether Australia is willing to accompany taiwan… to become cannon fodder’ after its foreign minister reached out for help preparing his defences. Australia has been on the receiving end of Chinese wrath over the last few weeks after it signed a new alliance with the UK and the US. As part of the deal, Washington and London agreed to share nuclear submarine technology with Canberra. beijing is incensed by the move because it will dramatically shift the power balance in the South China Sea, where it fights for influence with the West over smaller countries like taiwan, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Free workshops for seniors torrevieja town hall in association with Agamed has launched a series of free workshops for seniors. registration is now open for the workshops which include dance, ceramics and yoga. All of those interested can register at the department of the elderly, on Calle Maldonado 5. details were revealed this week by torrevieja’s Councillor for the elderly, inmaculada Montesinos, alongside manager and deputy manager of Agamed, Jorge ballesta and Gemma Cruz. the objectives of the three workshops is to promote health and wellbeing among the older community of torrevieja. Organisers explained that there is always huge interest in these workshops – in fact, they have already had over 100 enquiries prior to the launch of the registration period. in the last series of workshops, which took place in 2019, over 300 people participated. details of the three workshops on offer are as follows: dAnCe - the dance workshop will

have a total duration of 84 hours and will take place between October 14 and december 14. the activity will be held outdoors in the Parque de las naciones, on tuesdays and thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and at the La Mata sports court, on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CerAMiCS - the course will also have a total duration of 84 hours and will take place from October 14 to december 14. this activity will be held at the Casa de la tercera edad San Pascual in torrevieja, on tuesdays and thursdays from 10:00 to 12:00 and on Fridays from 10:00 to 13:00. YOGA - the course will have a total duration of 48 hours and will also take place from October 14 to december 14. this activity will take place on tuesdays and thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 and from 11:00 to 12:00 in two groups. All workshops will be carried out by qualified personnel and more information is available from the department of the elderly, on Calle Maldonado 5, torrevieja.

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This Week´s Movie Picks Bridget Jones´s Diary

Saturday 16th October – ITV, 11.35pm bridget Jones (renée Zellweger) is an average woman struggling against her age, her weight, her job, her lack of a man, and her many imperfections. As a new Year’s resolution, bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. the fireworks begin when her charming though disreputable boss takes an interest in the quirky Miss Jones. thrown into the mix are bridget’s band of slightly eccentric friends and a rather disagreeable acquaintance into whom bridget cannot seem to stop running or help finding quietly attractive.

Pearl Harbor

Sunday 17th October – Channel 5, 5.45pm Pearl harbor is a classic tale of romance set during a war that complicates everything. it all starts when childhood friends rafe and danny become Army Air Corps pilots and meet evelyn, a navy nurse. rafe falls head over heels and he and evelyn and rafe hook up. then rafe volunteers to go fight in britain, and evelyn and danny get transferred to Pearl harbor. While rafe is off fighting, suddenly one morning comes the air raid we now know as “Pearl harbor.”

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02:45 Joins BBC News 03:00 BBC News 03:30 Buy Me Love 04:00 BBC News 04:30 The Travel Show 05:00 BBC News 05:30 HARDtalk 06:00 BBC World News 06:30 World Business Report 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip-Off Britain 11:00 Defenders UK 11:45 Claimed and Shamed 12:15 Homes Under the Hammer 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Impossible 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 20:50 Holby City 21:30 Would I Lie to You? 22:00 Who Do You Think You Are? 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 BBC London 23:35 The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet

00:10 BBC Weather 00:05 Greavsie 00:15 A Life in Ten Pictures 01:50 Ideal World 01:15 Countryfile 04:00 FYI Extra 02:15 Saving Lives at Sea 03:15 Inside Culture with 04:15 Lingo Mary Beard 05:05 Unwind with ITV 03:45 This Is BBC TWO 06:05 Tipping Point 07:30 Money for Nothing 07:00 Good Morning Britain 08:15 Antiques Road Trip 09:00 Your Home Made 10:00 Lorraine Perfect 11:00 This Morning 10:00 BBC News 13:30 Loose Women 11:00 BBC News 13:15 Politics Live 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:00 Head Hunters 14:55 ITV News London 14:45 Eggheads 15:00 Bling! 15:15 Saving Our Nurses 15:45 Heir Hunters 16:00 Winning Combination 16:30 Curiosity 17:15 The Beechgrove Garden 17:00 Tipping Point 17:30 Glorious Gardens from 18:00 The Chase Above 19:00 ITV News London 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 19:15 ITV Evening News 19:45 Emmerdale of Games 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: 20:15 Live: UEFA European It Takes Two Qualifiers Football 20:00 Back in Time for 23:00 ITV News at Ten School 21:00 Saving Lives at Sea 23:30 ITV News London 22:00 Dementia & Us 23:45 UEFA European 23:00 Live at the Apollo Qualifiers Football 23:30 Newsnight

07:25 Blue’s Clues & You! 02:00 24 Hours in A&E 02:55 This Is Not a Burial, It’s 07:45 Fireman Sam 07:55 Thomas & Friends: Big a Resurrection World! Big Adventures! 04:55 Couples Come Dine 08:05 PAW Patrol with Me 08:20 Circle Square 05:50 Location, Location, 08:30 Peppa Pig Location 06:45 Kirstie’s House of Craft 08:35 Peppa Pig 08:45 Pip & Posy 07:05 Countdown 07:45 The Big Bang Theory 09:00 Milo 09:20 The Adventures of 08:10 The Big Bang Theory Paddington 08:35 The King of Queens 09:35 Ricky Zoom 09:00 The King of Queens 09:55 Floogals 09:30 The King of Queens 10:10 Sunny Bunnies 10:00 Frasier 10:15 Jeremy Vine 10:30 Frasier 12:20 Nightmare Tenants, 11:00 Frasier Slum Landlords 11:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen 13:10 5 News at Lunchtime Nightmares USA 13:15 Police Interceptors 12:25 Channel 4 News 14:15 Home and Away 12:30 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 14:45 Neighbours 13:30 Steph’s Packed Lunch 15:15 Jesse Stone: Sea 15:10 Countdown Change 16:00 A Place in the Sun: 17:00 Bargain Loving Brits in Home or Away the Sun 17:00 Chateau DIY 18:00 5 News at 5 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Neighbours 18:30 The Perfect Pitch 19:00 Home and Away 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Eggheads 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 GPs: Behind Closed 20:00 Channel 4 News Doors 21:00 The Great British Bake 21:00 The Yorkshire Vet Off 22:00 Our Yorkshire Farm 22:15 Murder Island 23:00 Hoarder Homes: No 23:20 Gogglebox Room To Move

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00:10 BBC Weather 00:55 All Elite Wrestling: 00:15 NFL This Week Dynamite 01:05 Don’t Exclude Me 01:45 Ideal World 02:05 Our Lives 04:00 FYI Extra 02:35 This Is BBC TWO 04:15 Loose Women 07:30 Money for Nothing 05:05 Unwind with ITV 08:15 Bargain Hunt 06:05 Tipping Point 09:00 The Hairy Bikers Go North 07:00 Good Morning Britain 10:00 BBC News 10:00 Lorraine 11:00 BBC News 11:00 This Morning 13:15 Politics Live 13:30 Loose Women 14:00 Head Hunters 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:45 Eggheads 14:55 ITV News London 15:15 Saving Our Nurses 15:00 Bling! 15:45 Heir Hunters 16:30 Curiosity 16:00 Winning Combination 17:15 Back to the Land with 17:00 Tipping Point Kate Humble 18:00 The Chase 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 ITV News London 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 19:30 ITV Evening News of Games 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street It Takes Two 20:00 Back in Time for 21:00 Heathrow: Britain’s School Busiest Airport 21:00 Your Home Made 21:30 Coronation Street Perfect 22:00 Hollington Drive 22:00 Hunting the Essex 23:00 ITV News at Ten Lorry Killers 23:30 ITV News London 23:00 Mock the Week 23:45 Peston 23:30 Newsnight

Wednesday 13th October

Thursday 14th October 02:10 Joins BBC News 02:30 Disclosure 03:00 BBC News 03:30 The Media Show 04:00 BBC News 04:30 Click 05:00 BBC News 05:30 HARDtalk 06:00 BBC World News 06:30 World Business Report 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip-Off Britain 11:00 Defenders UK 11:45 Claimed and Shamed 12:15 Homes Under the Hammer 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Impossible 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Shop Well for the Planet? 22:00 Ambulance 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 BBC London 23:35 Question Time

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01:50 Superstore 02:15 Superstore 02:45 The Emily Atack Show 03:20 Don’t Hate the Playaz 04:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 04:15 Unwind with ITV 04:30 Teleshopping 07:00 FYI Extra 07:15 Secret Crush 08:20 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:00 Coronation Street 10:30 Ellen’s Game of Games 11:30 Dress to Impress 12:30 Secret Crush 13:30 Emmerdale 14:00 Coronation Street 14:30 Coronation Street 15:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 16:00 Dress to Impress 17:00 Secret Crush 18:00 You’ve Been Framed! 18:30 You’ve Been Framed! 19:00 Catchphrase 20:00 Superstore 20:30 Superstore 21:00 Bob’s Burgers 21:30 Bob’s Burgers 22:00 Family Guy 22:30 Family Guy 23:00 Plebs 23:30 Plebs

00:00 Wild Bill 01:05 Agatha Christie’s Marple 03:05 Man About the House 03:30 Teleshopping 07:00 Coronation Street 07:30 Coronation Street 08:00 Emmerdale 08:30 Emmerdale 09:05 Man About the House 09:35 George and Mildred 10:05 George and Mildred 10:35 Agatha Christie’s Marple 12:40 Heartbeat 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:50 A Touch of Frost 19:00 Heartbeat 20:00 Heartbeat 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:05 Blue Murder

03:00 Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back 03:55 Sex Actually with Alice Levine 04:50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 05:45 Location, Location, Location 06:40 Beat the Chef 07:05 Countdown 07:45 The Big Bang Theory 08:10 The Big Bang Theory 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 The King of Queens 09:30 The King of Queens 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Frasier 11:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:25 Channel 4 News 12:30 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 13:30 Steph’s Packed Lunch 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun 17:00 Chateau DIY 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 The Perfect Pitch 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Stand Up to Cancer 21:00 Location, Location, Location 22:00 Grand Designs 23:00 My First Threesome

08:05 PAW Patrol 01:25 Bob’s Burgers 01:55 Bob’s Burgers 08:20 Circle Square 02:25 Superstore 08:30 Peppa Pig 02:50 Superstore 08:35 Peppa Pig 03:15 CelebAbility 08:45 Pip & Posy 03:55 Totally Bonkers 09:00 Milo Guinness World Records 09:20 The Adventures of 04:20 Unwind with ITV Paddington 04:30 Teleshopping 09:35 Ricky Zoom 07:00 FYI Extra 09:50 Floogals 07:15 Secret Crush 10:05 Peppa Pig 08:20 The Ellen DeGeneres 10:10 Sunny Bunnies Show 10:15 Jeremy Vine 09:00 Emmerdale 12:20 Nightmare Tenants, 09:30 You’ve Been Framed! Slum Landlords 10:30 Ellen’s Game of Games 13:10 5 News at Lunchtime 11:30 Dress to Impress 12:30 Secret Crush 13:15 Police Interceptors 13:30 Emmerdale 14:15 Home and Away 14:00 You’ve Been Framed! 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 More Bitter Than Death: 15:00 The Ellen DeGeneres An Emma Fielding Mystery Show 17:00 Bargain Loving Brits in 16:00 Dress to Impress 17:00 Secret Crush the Sun 18:00 You’ve Been Framed! 18:00 5 News at 5 19:00 Catchphrase 18:30 Neighbours 20:00 Superstore 19:00 Home and Away 20:30 Superstore 19:30 Eggheads 21:00 Bob’s Burgers 20:00 The Gadget Show 21:30 Bob’s Burgers 21:00 This Week On The Farm 22:00 Family Guy 22:00 Iceland With Alexander 22:30 Family Guy Armstrong 23:00 Family Guy 23:00 Inside Holloway: 23:30 Family Guy 23:55 Family Guy Women Behind Bars

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02:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 02:50 Undercover Boss USA 03:40 The Keeping Room 05:15 Couples Come Dine with Me 06:10 Location, Location, Location 07:05 Countdown 07:45 The Big Bang Theory 08:10 The Big Bang Theory 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 The King of Queens 09:30 The King of Queens 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Frasier 11:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:25 Channel 4 News 12:30 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 13:30 Steph’s Packed Lunch 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun 17:00 Chateau DIY 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 The Perfect Pitch 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Stand Up to Cancer 21:00 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 22:00 Taskmaster 23:00 Complaints Welcome

08:05 PAW Patrol 08:20 Circle Square 08:30 Peppa Pig 08:35 Peppa Pig 08:45 Pip & Posy 09:00 Milo 09:20 The Adventures of Paddington 09:35 Ricky Zoom 09:55 Floogals 10:10 Sunny Bunnies 10:15 Jeremy Vine 12:20 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 13:10 5 News at Lunchtime 13:15 Police Interceptors 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Death of a Cheerleader 17:00 Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 Eggheads 20:00 Autumn Gardening With Carol Klein 21:00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys 22:00 All Creatures Great and Small 23:00 Casualty 24/7

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03:30 Buy Me Love 00:10 BBC Weather 00:15 Paul O’Grady’s Saturday 05:10 Couples Come Dine 04:00 BBC News 00:15 The Ranganation with Me Night Line Up 04:30 Panorama 01:00 Fever Pitch!: The Rise 06:05 Location, Location, 01:00 Ideal World 05:00 BBC News of the Premier League Location 05:30 HARDtalk 02:00 Strictly Come Dancing 04:00 FYI Extra 07:05 Countdown 06:00 BBC World News 04:15 Strictly Come Dancing 04:15 Tonight 07:45 The Big Bang Theory 06:30 World Business Report 05:05 This Is BBC TWO 08:10 The Big Bang Theory 04:40 Wild China with Ray 07:00 Breakfast 07:15 Homes Under the 08:35 The King of Queens Mears 10:15 Rip-Off Britain Hammer 09:00 The King of Queens 05:05 Unwind with ITV 11:00 Defenders UK 08:15 Money for Nothing 09:30 The King of Queens 11:45 Claimed and Shamed 09:00 Chris and Meg’s Wild 06:05 Tipping Point 10:00 Frasier 12:15 Homes Under the Summer 07:00 Good Morning Britain 10:30 Frasier Hammer 09:30 Mortimer and 11:00 Frasier 10:00 Lorraine 13:15 Bargain Hunt Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 11:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen 11:00 This Morning 14:00 BBC News at One 10:00 BBC News Nightmares USA 14:30 BBC London 11:00 BBC News 13:30 Loose Women 12:25 Channel 4 News 14:45 Impossible 13:15 Politics UK 12:30 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 15:30 The Repair Shop 14:00 Head Hunters 13:30 Steph’s Packed Lunch 14:55 ITV News London 16:00 Escape to the Country 14:45 Eggheads 15:10 Countdown 15:00 Bling! 16:45 Money for Nothing 15:15 Saving Our Nurses 16:00 A Place in the Sun 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 15:45 Heir Hunters 16:00 Winning Combination 17:00 Chateau DIY 18:15 Pointless 16:30 Curiosity 18:00 Four in a Bed 17:00 Tipping Point 19:00 BBC News at Six 17:15 Back to the Land with 18:30 The Perfect Pitch 18:00 The Chase 19:30 BBC London Kate Humble 19:00 The Simpsons 19:00 ITV News London 20:00 The One Show 18:15 Flog It! 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:30 A Question of Sport 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 EastEnders of Games 20:30 Stand Up To Cancer 20:00 Emmerdale 21:30 Richard Osman’s House 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: 2021 20:30 Coronation Street of Games Night It Takes Two 21:00 Olivia Colman vs Alan 21:00 Tonight 22:00 Have I Got News for 20:00 MOTDx Carr Celebrity Doctors for You 21:30 Coronation Street 20:30 Inside Culture with SU2C 22:30 The Cleaner Mary Beard 21:30 Derry Girls for SU2C 22:00 Grantchester 23:00 BBC News at Ten 21:00 Gardeners’ World 22:00 Gogglebox 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:25 BBC London 22:00 Lady Boss: The Jackie 23:00 Tom Jones and Harry 23:30 ITV News London 23:35 The Graham Norton Collins Story Styles for SU2C Show 23:45 Rocky V 23:30 Newsnight 23:30 Gogglebox

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02:10 Bob’s Burgers 08:05 PAW Patrol 02:40 Superstore 08:20 Circle Square 03:05 Superstore 08:30 Peppa Pig 03:30 The Stand Up Sketch 08:35 Peppa Pig Show 08:45 Pip & Posy 04:00 The Stand Up Sketch 09:00 Milo Show 09:20 The Adventures of 04:25 Unwind with ITV Paddington 04:30 Teleshopping 09:35 Ricky Zoom 07:00 FYI Extra 09:50 Floogals 07:15 Secret Crush 10:05 Peppa Pig 08:20 The Ellen DeGeneres 10:10 Sunny Bunnies Show 10:15 Jeremy Vine 09:00 Emmerdale 12:20 Nightmare Tenants, 09:30 Emmerdale Slum Landlords 13:10 5 News at Lunchtime 10:00 You’ve Been Framed! 10:30 Ellen’s Game of Games 13:15 Police Interceptors 11:30 Dress to Impress 14:15 Home and Away 12:30 Secret Crush 14:45 Neighbours 13:30 Emmerdale 15:15 Fight For Justice: Billy’s 14:00 Emmerdale Story 14:30 You’ve Been Framed! 17:00 Bargain Loving Brits in 15:00 The Ellen DeGeneres the Sun Show 18:00 5 News at 5 16:00 Dress to Impress 18:30 Neighbours 17:00 Secret Crush 19:00 Home and Away 18:00 You’ve Been Framed! 19:30 Eggheads 19:00 Catchphrase 20:00 The Thames: Britain’s 20:00 Superstore Great River With Tony 20:30 Superstore Robinson 21:00 Bob’s Burgers 21:00 Walking Britain’s Lost 21:30 Bob’s Burgers Railways 22:00 Hell’s Kitchen USA 22:00 Susan Calman’s Grand 23:00 Family Guy Days Out 23:30 Family Guy 23:00 Dirty Harry 23:55 Family Guy

ITV3 00:05 Wild Bill 01:05 Agatha Christie’s Marple 03:05 Man About the House 03:30 Teleshopping 07:00 Coronation Street 07:30 Coronation Street 08:00 Emmerdale 08:30 Emmerdale 09:00 Man About the House 09:35 George and Mildred 10:05 George and Mildred 10:40 Agatha Christie’s Marple 12:40 Heartbeat 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:50 A Touch of Frost 19:00 Heartbeat 20:00 Heartbeat 21:00 Doc Martin 22:00 Doc Martin 23:05 Ruth Rendell Mysteries

02:10 Joins BBC News 00:00 BBC Weather 07:20 Mr. Magoo 05:40 Come Dine with Me 09:15 PAW Patrol 00:25 American Dad! 00:10 Wild Bill 00:05 Blair & Brown: The 07:30 Mr. Magoo 06:05 Come Dine with Me 09:30 PAW Patrol 02:30 Click 00:55 American Dad! 01:15 Wild Bill New Labour Revolution 07:35 Thunderbirds Are Go 06:35 Come Dine with Me 09:45 Fireman Sam 03:00 BBC News 01:25 Bob’s Burgers 01:05 Dementia & Us 08:00 Mission Employable 07:00 The King of Queens 10:00 Meet The Experts 03:30 The Mother Brain 02:20 Blue Murder 01:50 Bob’s Burgers 02:05 Panorama 08:05 Mighty Mike 07:25 The King of Queens 10:10 Brave Bunnies 04:00 BBC News 02:35 This Is BBC TWO 08:10 Mighty Mike 07:50 Mike & Molly 10:25 The World According To 02:20 Superstore 04:30 Click - Short Edition 03:15 Unwind with ITV 07:45 All Over the Place 08:20 Mr.Bean 08:10 Mike & Molly Grandpa 04:45 Newswatch 02:45 Superstore 08:15 Ricky Wilson’s Art Jam 08:30 Mr.Bean 08:30 The Simpsons 10:35 Little Princess 05:00 BBC News 03:30 Teleshopping 03:10 Crossing Swords 08:30 Blue Peter 08:45 The Tom and Jerry 08:55 The Simpsons 10:45 Ben & Holly’s Little 05:30 Our World 03:35 Crossing Swords 09:00 Deadly 60 Show 09:20 The Simpsons Kingdom 07:00 George and Mildred 06:00 BBC News 09:30 The Human Body: 08:55 The Tom and Jerry 09:50 The Simpsons 11:00 SpongeBob 04:05 FYI Extra 06:30 The Travel Show Secrets of Your Life Show 10:20 The Simpsons SquarePants 07:25 George and Mildred 07:00 Breakfast 04:20 Unwind with ITV 09:05 DC Super Hero Girls 10:50 The Simpsons 11:10 SpongeBob 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live Revealed 04:30 Teleshopping 07:55 Coronation Street 10:30 Nightmare Pets SOS 09:15 DC Super Hero Girls 11:20 The Simpsons SquarePants 12:30 Nadiya’s Family 07:00 Totally Bonkers 11:00 Hugh’s Wild West 09:30 Scooby-Doo and 11:50 The Simpsons 11:25 Tales From The Zoo: Favourites Omnibus 12:00 Your Home Made Guess Who? 12:20 The Simpsons Talking Animals Guinness World Records 13:00 Football Focus Perfect 09:55 Craig of the Creek 12:50 Couples Come Dine 12:25 Friends 14:00 BBC Weekend News 07:50 You’ve Been Framed! 10:50 A Touch of Frost 13:00 Rick Stein’s German 10:25 ITV News with Me 12:55 Friends 14:10 BBC Weather 08:30 Secret Crush Bite 10:30 James Martin’s 13:50 Four in a Bed 13:25 Friends 12:55 Agatha Christie’s 14:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 Shop Well for the Saturday Morning 14:20 Four in a Bed 13:55 Friends 09:20 Secret Crush 15:00 Escape to the Country Planet? 12:40 Ainsley’s Good Mood 14:50 Four in a Bed 14:20 Friends Marple 10:20 Secret Crush 15:45 Garden Rescue 15:00 633 Squadron Food 15:20 Four in a Bed 14:55 Police Interceptors 11:20 Dress to Impress 16:30 A Question of Sport 16:30 Flog It! 13:45 ITV Lunchtime News 15:55 Four in a Bed 15:55 Police Interceptors 14:55 Agatha Christie’s 17:00 Final Score 12:20 Dress to Impress 17:30 Saving Lives at Sea 14:00 ITV Racing Live 16:25 The Secret Life of the 16:55 The Goonies 18:10 BBC Weekend News Marple 18:30 Bill Bailey’s Jungle 18:00 Family Fortunes Zoo 19:05 5 News Weekend 13:20 Catchphrase 18:20 BBC London Hero 19:00 ITV Evening News 17:25 Kirstie and Phil’s Love 19:10 Our Yorkshire Farm 14:25 You’ve Been Framed! 16:55 Agatha Christie’s 18:25 BBC Weather 19:30 Dad’s Army 19:15 ITV News London It or List It 20:05 Robson Green: Coastal 15:25 The Addams Family 18:30 Pointless Celebrities 20:00 Natural World 19:30 Catchphrase 18:30 A Place in the Sun Fishing 19:15 The Hit List 21:00 Grand Tours of 20:30 The Cube 19:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Marina Of Greece: The 17:30 The Secret Life of Pets Marple 20:00 Strictly Come Dancing Scotland’s Lochs 21:30 Beat the Chasers 19:30 Arctic Drift: A Year In Forgotten Royal 19:15 Hotel Transylvania 2 18:55 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 22:00 Blankety Blank 22:00 QI 22:35 Paul O’Grady’s The Ice 22:00 The Madame Blanc 21:00 Ocean’s 8 22:35 Casualty 22:30 Later ... with Jools Saturday Night Line Up 21:00 Britain’s Forgotten Mysteries 20:00 Midsomer Murders 23:15 Family Guy 23:15 BBC Weekend News Holland 23:20 ITV News Wars with Tony Robinson 23:00 When Pop Stars Go 23:30 Match of the Day 23:15 Ear for Eye 23:35 Bridget Jones’s Diary 22:00 Venom Horribly Wrong 23:45 Family Guy 22:00 Midsomer Murders The listings for the Costa Blanca People’s TV pages are supplied by an external company – we regret that any changes or errors are not the responsibility of the Costa Blanca People

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Sunday 17th October 03:30 Dateline London 04:00 BBC News 04:30 Our World 05:00 BBC News 05:30 Click 06:00 BBC News 06:30 The Media Show 07:00 Breakfast 08:35 Match of the Day 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Politics London 11:30 Sunday Morning Live 12:30 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle 13:30 Homes Under the Hammer 14:00 BBC Weekend News 14:10 Weather for the Week Ahead 14:15 Songs of Praise 14:55 Points of View 15:10 The Mating Game 16:10 Swallows and Amazons 17:40 BBC Weekend News 18:00 BBC London 18:05 BBC Weather 18:10 Countryfile 19:10 The Mating Game 20:10 Strictly Come Dancing 21:00 The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet 22:00 Ridley Road 23:00 BBC Weekend News 23:20 BBC London 23:25 BBC Weather 23:30 Match of the Day 2

00:40 Secret Knowledge 08:20 Mr.Bean 00:15 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 01:10 Paloma Faith: As I Am 08:30 Mr.Bean 08:45 The Tom and Jerry 01:05 Undercover Boss USA 02:10 An Impossible Love Show 01:55 Hollyoaks Omnibus 08:55 The Tom and Jerry 04:00 Location, Location, 04:20 This Is BBC TWO Show Location 07:00 Walks of Life 09:05 Ninjago: Masters of 04:55 Food Unwrapped 08:00 Britain in Bloom Spinjitzu: The Island 05:05 Mike & Molly 09:15 Ninjago: Masters of 05:30 Mike & Molly 08:30 Gardeners’ World Spinjitzu: The Island 05:50 Mike & Molly 09:30 Countryfile 09:25 The Rubbish World of 06:15 The King of Queens Dave Spud 10:30 Landward 06:40 The King of Queens 09:40 The Rubbish World of 07:00 The Simpsons 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Dave Spud 07:25 The Simpsons Bites 09:55 Makeaway Takeaway 07:55 The Simpsons 10:25 ITV News 12:30 The Hairy Bikers Go 08:30 Sunday Brunch 10:30 Cornwall and Devon 11:30 The Simpsons North Walks with Julia Bradbury 11:55 The Simpsons 11:00 Love Your Weekend with 13:30 The Best Dishes Ever 12:25 The Simpsons Alan Titchmarsh 12:50 The Simpsons 14:00 The World’s Most 12:55 All Around Britain 13:25 The Great British Bake Extraordinary Homes 13:55 ITV Lunchtime News Off 14:05 FA Cup Draw 15:00 Live: NFL Football 14:35 You’ve Been Framed! 14:40 Transformers: Dark of 19:00 Climate Change: Ade on 15:05 Dickinson’s Biggest and the Moon (2011) 17:30 Channel 4 News Best Deals the Frontline 16:05 The Spy Who Loved Me 18:00 Billion Pound Cruise 20:00 Cornwall: This Fishing 18:30 The Chase 19:00Billionaire Cruise Ship: Paradise Island Life 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Celebrity Trash 19:50 ITV News London 21:00 Antiques Roadshow Monsters: What’s Your Waste 20:00 Family Fortunes 22:00 The Ranganation Size? 21:00 The Larkins 21:30 Gogglebox 22:00 Angela Black 22:45 Dave 22:35 The Hate U Give (2018) 23:05 ITV News 23:15 Dave 23:55 The Secret of 23:20 Sorry, I Didn’t Know 23:45 The Death of Stalin 23:45 Out of Their Skin Marrowbone (2017)

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00:30 Radio 1’s Out Out! Live 01:25 Question Time 00:45 All Around Britain 01:30 At Any Price 02:25 Holby City 01:40 Ideal World 03:10 Weather for the Week 03:05 This Is BBC TWO 04:00 FYI Extra Ahead 07:30 Bargain Hunt 03:15 Joins BBC News 04:15 Motorsport UK 08:15 Money for Nothing 03:30 The Media Show 05:05 Unwind with ITV 04:00 BBC News 09:00 The Repair Shop 04:30 Dateline London 06:05 Tipping Point 10:00 BBC News 05:00 BBC News 07:00 Good Morning Britain 11:00 BBC News 05:30 HARDtalk 10:00 Lorraine 13:15 Politics Live 06:00 BBC World News 06:30 World Business Report 14:00 Head Hunters 11:00 This Morning 07:00 Breakfast 14:45 Eggheads 13:30 Loose Women 10:15 Rip-Off Britain 15:15 Best Bakes Ever 11:00 Dom Delivers 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 11:45 Claimed and Shamed 15:45 Heir Hunters 14:55 ITV News London 12:15 Homes Under the 16:30 Curiosity 15:00 Bling! Hammer 17:15 Back to the Land with 13:15 Bargain Hunt 16:00 Winning Combination Kate Humble 14:00 BBC News at One 17:00 Tipping Point 18:15 Flog It! 14:30 BBC London 14:45 Doctors 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 18:00 The Chase 15:15 Impossible 19:00 ITV News London of Games 16:00 Escape to the Country 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: 19:30 ITV Evening News 16:45 Money for Nothing It Takes Two 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 20:00 Emmerdale 18:15 Pointless 20:00 Iolo’s Pembrokeshire 20:30 Coronation Street 19:00 BBC News at Six 20:30 Mastermind 19:30 BBC London 21:00 Save Money: My 21:00 Only Connect 20:00 The One Show Beautiful Green Home 21:30 University Challenge 20:30 Panorama 21:00 EastEnders 22:00 Blair & Brown: The New21:30 Coronation Street 21:30 The Trick 22:00 Code of a Killer Labour Revolution 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:20 ITV News 23:00 Alma’s Not Normal 23:25 BBC London 23:35 RuPaul’s Drag Race UK 23:30 Newsnight 23:50 ITV News London

06:55 Food Unwrapped 07:05 Countdown 07:45 The Big Bang Theory 08:10 The Big Bang Theory 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 The King of Queens 09:30 The King of Queens 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Frasier 11:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:25 Channel 4 News 12:30 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 13:30 Steph’s Packed Lunch 15:10 Countdown 16:00 A Place in the Sun 17:00 Chateau DIY 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 The Perfect Pitch 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Dispatches 22:00 24 Hours in Police Custody 23:00 Yorkshire Cop: Police, Racism and Me

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01:00 Coronation Street Omnibus 03:45 Emmerdale Omnibus 06:10 George and Mildred 06:35 Unwind with ITV 07:00 Coronation Street 07:30 Coronation Street 08:00 Emmerdale 08:30 Emmerdale 09:05 Man About the House 09:35 George and Mildred 10:05 George and Mildred 10:40 Agatha Christie’s Marple 12:40 Heartbeat 13:40 Heartbeat 14:45 Emmerdale 15:15 Emmerdale 15:50 Coronation Street 16:20 Coronation Street 16:50 A Touch of Frost 19:00 Heartbeat 20:00 Heartbeat 21:00 Lewis 23:00 Scott & Bailey

01:30 The Emily Atack Show 02:15 Plebs 02:45 Plebs 03:15 CelebAbility 03:55 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 04:20 Unwind with ITV 04:30 Teleshopping 07:00 FYI Extra 07:15 Secret Crush 08:20 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:00 Coronation Street 10:30 Ellen’s Game of Games 11:30 Dress to Impress 12:30 Secret Crush 13:30 Emmerdale 14:00 Coronation Street 14:30 Coronation Street 15:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 16:00 Dress to Impress 17:00 Secret Crush 18:00 You’ve Been Framed! 18:30 You’ve Been Framed! 19:00 Catchphrase 20:00 Superstore 20:30 Superstore 21:00 Bob’s Burgers 21:30 Bob’s Burgers 22:00 Family Guy 22:30 American Dad! 23:00 Family Guy 23:30 Family Guy

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Glovo buys Spanish grocery delivery startup Glovo, one of the world’s leading multi-category delivery providers, announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire grocery delivery company Lola Market in Spain as well as Mercadão in Portugal. Both Lola Market and Mercadão are on-demand delivery platforms that connect supermarkets, traditional markets and local independent stores with customers. Glovo said that changing consumer habits are redefining the delivery industry and this deal is a reflection of that change; enabling Glovo to cover the main three purchasing occasions for groceries consumers: emergency

essentials, fast-access convenience and planned purchases (larger basket orders such as the ‘weekly shop’). Oscar Pierre, CEO and cofounder of Glovo, said: “We see huge potential in the ondemand groceries marketplace and both companies are strong local players in their respective markets, and further strengthen our Q-Commerce offering. With Lola Market and Mercadão on board, we can build stronger partnerships with retailers, offer our users big-basket purchases and provide a more complete service. These acquisitions represent a significant step forward for us, as we’re now able to cover all of the main

purchasing considerations for groceries customers, making Glovo a one-stop-shop for e-groceries.” Luis Perez del Val Sheriff, CEO of Lola Market, said: “We are very proud to be joining Glovo and Mercadão, and we believe that together we are offering users the very best groceries delivery experience in Europe. Our expertise in planned purchases and big basket deliveries, as well as our loyal user base and cutting-edge technology, make for a very attractive proposition. We’re confident that together we can continue to make ordering food more accessible and convenient for users than ever before.”

Gary Barlow launches Spanish wine range Gary Barlow is the latest celebrity to launch their own drinks brand, having revealed a new organic Spanish wine range that will be available to buy from this week. Called Gary Barlow Organic, the range includes a red and a white made from grapes grown in certified organic plots in Spain. The project is a partnership with celebrity wine maker Paul Schaafsma of Benchmark Drinks who already counts Kylie Minogue and Sir Ian

Botham among his successful wine brands. Gary Barlow’s range, which is due to go on sale at Morrisons stores in the UK this week, is priced at £8 a bottle. The white is a blend of Verdejo and Viura from the 2020 vintage. Fermented in stainless steel, it spent two months on its lees before bottling. The result is a “zesty, refreshing, white with aromas of lime, pear and anise”. Gary Barlow Organic Red is a blend of 2020 Tempranillo and

Syrah described as juicy and fruit-driven, it offers notes of “wild berries, rosemar y and a hint of chocolate”. Barlow said that launching a wine brand is an ambition he’d been turning over in his head for years.

A drink with dinner is fine, World’s best restaurants say experts The ‘occasional’ glass of wine is perfectly safe, scientists have insisted in a bid to put to bed fears that a tipple with dinner could be detrimental to health. A landmark paper published in the Lancet in 2019 stoked fears that even small amounts of alcohol is likely to cause changes in blood pressure and increase the risk of a stroke. It overturned a mainstream theory that a regular glass of wine could actually be beneficial for heart health because of the protective antioxidants contained in the drink. However, the new report, by scientists from University College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine claims the Lancet analysis was flawed. Sir Nicholas Wald, an expert in epidemiology and preventative medicine at UCL, said that while it is difficult to define what a safe amount of alcohol is, it is not true to say a single glass is harmful. He said: “One cannot now say any amount of alcohol is harmful in the same way as one can say any amount of smoking is harmful. The occasional glass of wine or no more than a glass

of beer, say, every other day would be acceptable given our current state of knowledge. One need not feel that the only safe alcohol intake is zero.” You should not feel guilty about drinking red wine in moderation during the week in fact, it could give you health benefits, a study claimed. A team of experts in Germany and Northern Ireland looked at the

link between consumption of flavonoids - found in red wine, among other food and drink and blood pressure in a sample of nearly 1,000 German people. They found drinking three standard-sized glasses (125ml) of red wine a week can lower blood pressure. It’s thought

that flavonoids promote the relaxation of muscles in our arteries, allowing them to widen and therefore improving blood flow. However, the experts stress that if you don’t drink alcohol already, you shouldn’t start, and that boozers should always bare in mind official drinking guidelines. The study, published in the journal Hypertension, was conducted by scientists at Queen’s University Belfast and Kiel University in Germany. According to the team, flavonoids – the abundant nutrients in fruits, vegetables, tea and other plant-based foods – appear to have a positive effect on blood pressure levels. Most major research into alcohol’s effect on strokes and blood pressure show a ‘J-shaped’ relationship between alcohol and stroke risk. People who abstain from drinking normally have a slightly higher risk than those who have a tipple in low quantities. But heavy drinkers are always at the highest risk. When these risks are plotted on a graph, the curve takes the shape of a letter J.

New Nordic cuisine is back on top of the world, as Noma, the restaurant responsible for starting the movement, was named the best restaurant at the World’s 50 Best Awards. The prize comes seven years after its co-founder and chef René Redzepi last topped the list, a feat he also achieved in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Despite the awards system preventing previous champions from winning again, the restaurant reopened in 2018 in a new location which made it exempt from the new rule. It caps off a good month for Noma, which in September finally received a third Michelin star for the first time ever. Lunch with matching wines at the iconic restaurant will set customers back £560. Second place also landed in Copenhagen, cementing Denmark’s status as the capital of modern fine dining, with Geranium finishing runnerup. Uniquely, it is located in

Denmark’s national football stadium. Rounding off the top five were restaurants from countries that routinely feature in the upper echelons of the awards. Asador Etxebarri in the Basque Country, Spain, finished third, with its chef Victor Arguinzoniz picking up the Chef’s Choice award, the only prize voted exclusively by fellow chefs. Fourth place went to Central in Lima, Peru, which emphasises native Peruvian produce. Fifth was Disfrutar, a Barcelona eatery that continues the avant-garde traditions of Spanish molecular gastronomy. Aside from the controversy surrounding the best female prize, which the late Anthony Bourdain questioned back in 2013, the World’s 50 Best has been accused of promoting Eurocentric tasting menu-style restaurants led by white male chefs, and no restaurant from Latin America, Asia or Africa has ever won. Critics have

also questioned the relevance of such awards in a postpandemic world. Nevertheless, some chefs have claimed that the ‘food Oscars’ has risen above even the Michelin Guide to become the most important accolade in gastronomy. The World’s 50 Best has attempted to address these issues with a special set of ‘Champions of Change’ prizes given to those promoting positive change in the industry. This year’s winners were Kurt Evans, an American chef and founder of the End Mass Incarceration dinner series, which helps combat mass incarceration in the US and showcases black chefs. Viviana Varese was also a winner for her attempts to create a more inclusive industry and training of refugees. Deepanker Khosla was the third winner, after turning his Bangkok restaurant Haoma into a soup kitchen during the pandemic.

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we became close, and a relationship began. All this time his wife got worse. His daughters came over periodically when they could. I did my best to stay away at those times, but they turned up out of the blue once and saw their father with me, and put two and two together. We weren’t in a compromising position, but they saw that we were more than just neighbours.

Now their mother has passed on, they have told their father that in no uncertain terms will they tolerate including me in their life. They felt what their father had done was inexcusable when their mother was incapable of objecting. He told them that their mother never knew anything about our relationship, but they said the fact that he had pursued one, was bad enough. He and I are serious but he says he risks losing his daughters.

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If the daughters are adamant that you won’t be made part of their lives, you must both have a separate life that doesn’t include them. As you live in different countries, this might not be too difficult to conduct. It will mean that he has to travel to see them, without you, and when they come to see him, you should not be around; but what is the alternative? That his daughters get their own way and you split up? No one should be able to rule another person’s life.

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Belly-fat burning foods Let’s face it belly fat can be stubborn and a flat stomach is one of our most wanted attributes. Belly fat, which is also called visceral fat, is more likely to cause chronic illnesses like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes than the fat that lies underneath your skin. We’ve all heard, “you are what you eat” and this is certainly the case with belly fat. Getting rid of stubborn belly fat may come down to simply shifting your diet to incorporate more belly fatburning foods.... Oats Oats are high insoluble fibre, specifically a fibre called beta-glucan, which absorbs water and slows digestion and glucose, or blood sugar absorption. Soluble beta-glucan fibre has been shown to be beneficial for insulin resistance and weight loss, specifically abdominal fat loss because it helps to keep you full and reduces hunger cravings. Apples Apples are one of the highest-fibre fruits, packing 4.5 grams of fibre (17 percent of the daily value) in one medium apple. The fibres in an apple are called pectin, which breaks down in your gut and slow digestion, helping you feel full longer after eating. Capsaicin This can be found in cayenne pepper, chili peppers, chili powder, curry powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes.

Capsaicin has not only been found to suppress inflammation caused by obesity, but it has the potential to decrease food intake, burn fatter, lower body fat stores, increase metabolism, and reduce appetite. Chili peppers and cayenne, in particular, can help us burn more calories by about 5 percent.

Nuts According to research, eating an ounce of nuts or so every day actually helps regulate appetite, which helps reduce excess calories, which could make weight control easier and flatten your belly. In addition, only two-thirds of the calories in walnuts, pistachios, and almonds are actually available to the body. Broccoli If you’re looking to burn belly fat, stock up on this nutritious green veggie. This vegetable improves insulin sensitivity which helps with weight loss and reduces the risk of type2 diabetes. Egg whites While there’s nothing wrong with eating the whole egg, egg whites on their own are lower in overall calories and fat. Egg whites are a great option for reaching a slight calorie deficit and helping reduce body fat. Plain Greek yogurt Whether you enjoy yogurt as part of your breakfast smoothie or as a snack, it’s a beneficial food for weight loss. Yogurt is a mixture of milk and live active cultures called probiotics,

Third jab authorised across Europe A third Covid vaccine dose has been approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the general population following successful trials on volunteers aged 18 to 55 inclusive, although each member State will be allowed to decide for itself whether or not to do so. Spain has started already on giving a third jab to all elderly residents – but not staff – in nursing homes, and to

those with a compromised immune system. According to the EMA, the third dose should be given six months after the second, but it has authorised this in the immune-compromised for 28 days. Health minister for Spain, Carolina Darías, says her department has ‘always been guided by the EMA’, but has not as yet made a decision about a third dose for anyone other than those currently receiving it.

live organisms that help promote gut health by populating the colon with beneficial bacteria.

Popcorn Air-popped popcorn is a whole grain. According to findings from a study, swapping refined grains for 100 percent whole grains encourages the body to burn calories and help reduce body fat. Quinoa One cup of cooked quinoa contains 8 grams of plant-based protein, helping pump up the protein of any meal. This protein can increase satiety and lead to less overall calories consumed throughout the day, promoting a decrease in belly fat. Salmon One 4-ounce serving of salmon packs in 23 grams of protein, so adding salmon to your meal can help you feel full longer due to protein’s effect on increasing satiety. This long-lasting satiety can help reduce overall calorie consumption which is beneficial for weight loss. Cannellini beans Cannellini beans, also known as white kidney beans, can be a great addition to your diet because they are high in soluble fiber. Among many other benefits, research shows that soluble fibre may help decrease fat around the waist. Chickpeas Foods that contain vitamin B6

may help combat water retention. Roasted chickpeas also make a great substitution for more caloric and less nutrient-dense foods like crisps. Tofu Tofu is a plant-based protein that supports feeling full longer. Eating a diet that is full of ample protein helps support fat loss. Additionally, there is research that suggests that soy specifically may support weight loss. Cinnamon Both flavorful and nutritious, cinnamon can help with reducing belly fat. Compounds in this tasty spice can

help reduce lipid accumulation in fat cells, supporting weight loss. Garlic Garlic makes everything taste better and as it turns out, can aid in your weight loss goals. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis found that garlic supplementation supports a decrease in waist circumference. Curcumin Another tasty way to spice up your meals! Curcumin, one of the active compounds in turmeric, has been found to support a decrease in weight and BMI.

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Driving Through Tunnels Traffic laws must be strictly adhered to in tunnels or underpasses on account of the increased risk factors involved in this type of road route, with attention specifically to such matters as using headlights, observing speed and safe distance requirements and not stopping, parking, changing direction or reversing. When approaching most tunnels, a blue rectangular sign provides some key information about the tunnel, such as the name and the length, as well as details about emergency help points within. The speed limit in tunnels is controlled with the R-301 mandatory maximum speed limit sign (a red circle with the speed limit in the centre), although many also have an advisory maximum speed limit, indicated by the S-7 blue square with white numbers. Before entering the tunnel, we will also see the R-413 sign, a blue circle with a headlight pictogram in the centre, telling us that it is always mandatory for us to use headlights. There may be other signs on the entry to tunnels such as the R-306 which prohibits heavy goods vehicles over 3,500 kg from overtaking. Some tunnels have indicators above the carriageway which shows if the lane is open or closed. This is sometimes by means of a standard red or green traffic light and sometimes by means of a green arrow or red cross. These indication signs must always be observed. All signs, whether fixed or temporary, visual, or audible, must always be adhered to. In tunnels or underpasses where the traffic flows in both directions, overtaking is prohibited, unless an additional lane or lanes are provided for this. A safe distance must always be maintained from the vehicle in front, with a minimum of 100 metres being required between each vehicle, the equivalent of a 4 second gap. Some tunnels have markings on the lanes to assist in keeping this distance. For those with no markings the four second gap can be monitored by counting the

time between the vehicle in front of you passes a fixed point and the time it takes your vehicle to pass that same place. In the case of vehicles with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 3,500 kg, the safe distance is increased to at least 150 metres or a minimum interval of at least 6 seconds. Tunnels of some length will have pedestrian exits and help points which are for use in emergencies only. The exits are indicated by the universal emergency exit signs of a pictogram of a figure about to leave a door, and often accompanied by the words “Salida” or “Salida de Emergencia”. The location of the closest emergency point is indicated by arrows on the wall of the tunnel. In the event of an emergency access point being in both directions, often a larger arrow will indicate the direction to the nearest emergency point or exit, which may be in front or behind. In the event of being involved in an emergency in a tunnel, you must: Switch off the engine, switch on emergency hazard lights and leave your vehicle lights on. If the emergency makes it impossible for the vehicle to continue, try to steer the vehicle to the area reserved for emergencies in the direction of travel, such as the hard shoulder if available, or an emergency layby. In the absence

of these features, you must try to stop your vehicle as close as possible to the right side of the edge of the roadway. Use your emergency triangles to indicate your vehicle is creating a hazard. All vehicle occupants must leave the vehicle and proceed to the nearest evacuation emergency exit. In case of fire, the driver must make every effort to ensure vehicles do not block the path of the emergency vehicles attending. Turn off the ignition, leaving the key, and leaving the doors open. All vehicle occupants must leave by the nearest available exit in the opposite direction to the fire. Hopefully, our passage through the tunnel will be without incident and as we leave the tunnel, we will see more signs. As well as the S-6 sign indicating the end of the tunnel and subsequent restrictions, we sometimes a change in the speed limit but always a reminder about our headlights. This S-24 sign is different to the R-413 as it is a blue rectangle which displays a pictogram of the headlights along with a question mark. Whereas it is mandatory to switch lights on when entering a tunnel, it is not necessarily mandatory to switch them off, as it could be night time or during a period of poor visibility, so this sign is an informative version reminding us to check if we need to continue with our headlights illuminated.

Correct Lane Use It is not uncommon for drivers to be fined for driving in the centre lane of a motorway, even when the road is clear. This is an offence and drivers who do so can be fined, but the reality is, other than we drive on the right in Spain, there is no difference to the UK, where “middle lane hogging” is also an offence. Looking at how the two countries compare on roads with more than one lane in the direction of travel, if we first look at the UK, and what Rule 264 of the Highway Code states. “You should always drive in the lefthand lane when the road ahead is clear. If you are overtaking a number of slower-moving vehicles, you should return to the left-hand lane as soon as you are safely past.” Comparing that to Spain, where we drive on the right, in fact the rule says as far to the right as possible, Article 31 of the Reglamento General Circulacion is where we see rules for normal traffic flow explained.

“On roads with more than one lane for the direction of travel, the normal flow of traffic is in the right hand lane, although you can use the other lane(s) when traffic circumstances dictate”, there is also an extension of the rule which states “provided you do not hinder the progress of another vehicle”. Although the wording is slightly different, bearing in mind the Spanish version is an interpretation for ease of understanding and not a literal translation, the concept is the same. Under normal traffic circumstances, unless traffic determines otherwise, in the UK we should always drive in the lefthand lane, in Spain we should always use the right-hand lane. The problem has always been one of understanding the rules of the road. The concept forms an integral part of UK driver training and has done for many years. You only have to look through historic copies of the Highway Code and you will see the rules clearly printed. But

it is a rule seemingly difficult for many to understand. In 2004, the UK launched a pilot scheme with road signs pointing out the correct lane discipline, and yet these were still largely ignored. More recently, the UK changed their procedure for dealing with drivers who remain in the centre lane, by changing the procedure for reporting the offence and making it punishable by fixed penalty notice, thus drivers can be fined on the spot and be 100 pound out of pocket. Back in Spain, the same process is already in place. That is why drivers are issued with on the spot fines, not because they are targeted for being foreigners or any of the other excuses that have been made, but because driving in the right-hand lane is the normal procedure for the flow of traffic, and the fact that “nobody else was around” is not a justifiable excuse for committing any offence.

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Day One The first day was dominated by Terry Brindley on peg 22. This turned out to be the best peg on the water and was consistently in the prizes. Terry fished his usual paste tactics to catch carp for 41.36kg. In second place was Alan Davies with 22.86kg and myself, Ian Brown was third with 19.575kg. Both Alan and myself fished the method feeder with corn or pellets. Other section winners were Neil Bomford and Josh smith. The pairs competition was won by Mick Hill and Terry Brindley. Day Two The second day the weather had changed slightly and we fished in cloudy and blustery conditions. Winner on the day was myself Ian Brown. Drawn on peg 4, I fished the method feeder at about 15 or 30m on corn to take decent carp for 33.82kg. In second place was Josh Smith with 21.84kg and in third Richard king with 21.66kg, both using similar tactics. Other section winners were Dale Smith, Richard Smith and Danny Kerkoff. The pairs competition was won by myself and Neil Bomford.

Day Three The weather returned to normal for day three and we fished the match in calm sunny conditions. Taking top spot was Richard King, he fished peg 8 and again fished the feeder on corn which had by now become the dominant method and the pole lads were beginning to struggle. He caught carp all day at very close range for 33.44kg. In second place was Mick Smith who using similar tactics on the adjacent peg to Richard weighed 28.28kg. In third place was Brad Cannon who did the same but also caught a few on the slow sinking feeder for 27.24kg. Other section winners were Richard Smith, Keith Hirst and myself Ian Brown. The pairs competition was won by Bill Cannon and Keith Hirst. Day Four Going into the last day the overall competition was hotting up and the top three of Richard King, Mick Smith and myself were separated by less than 10kg and we all need a good day to secure the overall title. In fact as it turned out all three anglers did indeed have a good day. Winner on the day was Richard Smith, drawn on the favoured peg. Peg 22 he caught carp all day for 37.78kg. In Second place was Brad cannon with 29.25kg and in third place was Alan Davies with 28.53kg. Other section winners were Bill Cannon 25.25kg, myself with 28.500kg and Richard King with 25.35kg which proved enough to win the overall standings and this year’s festival. The pairs competition was won by Alan Davies and myself, Ian Brown. Great thanks to the hotel for arranging licences etc and to everyone that took part.

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TaLES from ThE Top fLiGhT for Antonio Conte, the first sign that a wad of moolah means they don’t care that much about “entertaining football”. Others are suggesting Eddie Howe would be great - forgetting that when Bournemouth started to spend money on his watch they got relegated. Mind you, Howe is probably waiting for the Southampton job as he doesn’t like going too far away from home. The most sensible name being linked so far is Graham Potter, though you have to wonder how long it is before Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are in the mix. Has anyone got Zidane’s number?

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Well, it is not often I open a column with the blaring statement of “thank goodness for Newcastle United”, I can tell you. Just in case we were starting to miss international football just a little bit too much, UEFA felt compelled to treat us to such delights like the Nations League final stages (woo) and Andorra vs England (double woo). The weekend provided us with a fairly standard World Cup Qualifying evening as England breezed past the Andorrans, Scotland won with plenty of drama and Northern Ireland reverted very much to their mean and failure. Throw in Wales’ goalkeeper doing something utterly hilarious and all was normal. Not that anyone in the football world actually noticed, oh no. Everyone outside of the city of Newcastle was up in arms at the news of Mike Ashley finally handing over the club to new owners. Legally, we have to make it very, very clear that Newcastle United have not been taken over by the Saudi Arabian royal family, OK? The club is now owned, mainly, by an investment fund set up by, er, the Saudi Arabian royal family. Naturally, many people inside football and out have suddenly discovered a moral backbone and are shouting their disgust that a football club can be owned by people with a track record of human rights issues -

and no, we are not talking about Sports Direct here, he’s sold up (do keep up). The same people are surprised that the Premier League have suddenly changed their stance on the takeover - a shift that has absolutely nothing to do with a sheikh being mates with Boris and calling in a favour, you understand. “How can a country with a dubious record of atrocities abroad be involved in the beautiful game?” people are crying. “Surely this is sportswashing or something?” without fully grasping the fact that you could make a strong argument for the Premier League being that itself. It has even got Newcastle fans asking themselves some very big questions - mainly, “who will the new manager be?” Rumours that the Saudis asked

Amanda Stavely to find them a new castle to buy and are now fuming that they’ve been landed with a very average football team are completely untrue, as are the vast majority of the transfer rumours now doing the rounds. A penny for the thoughts of Steve Bruce? Well, he’ll get more than a penny for them with an £8m golden goodbye being lined up and probably delivered by the time you read this. Graeme Jones will look after the team, hopefully in a better manner than he looked after Luton Town, before a high-profile boss gets a oiltanker full of cash thrown in his direction to take over. Rafa Benitez has already ruled himself out, perfectly happy at another club that has/had more money than sense. Some Newcastle fans are calling

A new manager is one thing, getting the right players in January is another and thanks to Ashley’s frugal approach to club management, Newcastle could be able to spend £200m in the next window and not break any financial fair play rules. Therefore, every player that didn’t get a move in the summer is now being linked to St James’ Park - step forward Jesse Lingard, Kalidou Koulibaly, James Tarkowski, Mauro Icardi, Aaron Ramsey, Gareth Bale and, of course, Philippe Coutinho. Others are suggesting Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe are within reach. Hell, why not get both? Having the money to spend is one thing - spending it wisely is another, isn’t that right Everton, West Ham (under the Icelandic lot), Leeds (hello Mr Risdale) and Mr Ed? Anyone who thought Ashley might now be done with football, think again. He’s got his eyes on the Championship version of the House of Fraser, Derby County. In non-Newcastle news, Bruno Fernandes is currently tapping up Leeds’ Raphinha as they are best mates and hey, United don’t have enough wide attacking types. He might be better off trying to find a friend at Barcelona and grease the wheels for Danny van der Beek to move there as, apparently, there’s interest from the Catalans. Again, I wish I was as broke as Barcelona. Ronaldo would like United to sign Juve wideman Enrico Chiesa which can only mean one thing. United will sign Juve wideman Enrico Chiesa.

imanyo Golf Society “St patrick’s Shield” 8th october at altorreal This was our sixth year of playing for the St Patrick’s Shield unfortunately it was six months later than the original date due to covid, we thank “Sir” Ronnie King for sponsoring the day on behalf of the Irish. 26 players took part the highest turn out this year and the format wasfull handicap Stableford split into three groups with one overall winner, there was also the quarter final of the singles match play between Steve Day and Gary Smith, Gary eventually won by one hole and meets Martin Gadney in the semi-final. The venue was our favourite course Altorreal where we were greeted by Antonio and his staff, as usual everything was ready and waiting for us, the course was in excellent condition and the weather was a sunny 25 degrees with light

winds, perfect for golf. Winner of the “St Patrick’s Shield” was group C winner, our eldest player in the society at the young age of 84 years, Colin Pepperday with a handicap cutting 39 points, runner up of group C was “Paw” Derry Quinlan with 37 points, group B winner was Lawrence Leitch with 37 points, runner up was “Fruit Man” Tom Goulden with 33 points, winner of group A was “He’s on Fire” Steve Burns with 36 points, runner up was on a three way count back between “Three Clubs” Sean McGuinness, ”5 wood” Chris Houghton but the eventual winner was HCP secretary Martin Gadney with 30 points. Nearest the pins winners were holes 6 and 11 “He’s on fire “Steve Burns, hole 4 “5 Wood” Chris Houghton, hole 8“Three Clubs”

Sean McGuinness,hole 16 Peter Kelly and hole 17 “The Wine Collector” Brian Court, best front 9 went to “Paw” Derry Quinlan and beast back 9 was Colin Pepperday with 22 points, the 2s pot was not won so carried over to our next match at Bonalba. The football card was won by “Karaoke” Carol with Sheffield Wednesday winning €40 and raising €40 for our chosen charities for 2021. We would like to thank Ronnie King for sponsoring the day with some great prizes and Antonio and staff at Imanyo’s for the good food and great hospitality. Picture shows Ronnie King presenting the shield to Colin Pepperday. www.imanyogolfsociety.com imanyogolfsociety@gmail.com

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