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Residents protest over neglected Costa

ocal residents and business owners from Orihuela Costa met on Friday to protest over the neglect of the Costa by the municipal government in favour of Orihuela City and parishes. The main bones of contention were the disproportionate allocation of budgets, particularly the funds raised from the sale of land on the coast, the majority of which will not be spent here. The on-going issues with rubbish and garden waste collection were also high on the list. As was lack of maintenance and cleaning of parks and green areas, replacing of the bus stop removed from La Zenia, completion of the Emergency Centre in Orihuela Costa, suppression of the AP7 toll and more parking areas to replace the ones ‘stolen’ from residents from the Villamartin road. The demonstration was organised by Movimiento Cuidadano La Zenia (La Zenia Citizens Movement) and was attended by around 100 people and called for a ‘A Fair Budget for Orihuela’. President Félix Arenas addressed the crowd and claimed that the Town Hall collects more than it invests in the coast. He noted that on the group's Facebook

page they have more than 2,000 followers and most send photos of the deplorable state of the area. The residents are sick of hearing the same promises, some even repeated word for word by politicians in response to their complaints, he added. Cuidadano claims the Coast receives an unfair, almost nonexistent share of the budget and there is no transparency when it comes to replying to letters and complaints from individuals. After the speech outside, the crowd moved inside the Town Hall and continued the discussion. The protest came hot on the heels of the reaction from The Federation of Orihuela Costa Associations (FAOC), which has called the 2017 budget produced by Orihuela Town Hall “a fiasco for the way it fails to respond to residents’ needs”. They criticise that the coast continues “to suffer an important lack of police officers and street vendors continue to run rampant, which offers a deplorable image”. The Federation said they were “really disappointed” that services like rubbish

collection and street cleaning “will keep going from bad to worse because they have been assigned so little money”, and said the budget for beaches is “totally insufficient”. They also complained that there was nothing in the budget for the Multi Cultural centre, “which has been announced so many times”, and nor is there anything to reinforce the staff at the

Centro de Participación Ciudadana (Citizens Participation Centre). The FAOC concluded by reminding that “all these deficiencies, which have not been resolved since so long ago that we cannot even remember, were presented to the mayor in September last year during the Participative Budget campaign. Now it is clear that was all merely just a marketing campaign”.

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Almoradi bank employee stole 1m from client

It’s a strange world and these news stories prove it….. Insulting salute Two Chinese tourists have been arrested after posing for photos doing a Nazi salute outside the Reichstag. The men were detained after police saw them allegedly doing the ‘Heil Hitler’ gesture outside the German parliament in Berlin for their holiday photo album. It is illegal to give a Hitler salute in Germany. The men, aged 36 and 49, were spotted by police taking photos performing the raised arm gesture. Germany has strict laws regarding hate speech and Nazi symbols. Convictions can incur a fine or a prison sentence of up to three years. Officers said in a statement that the tourists were questioned at a nearby precinct but later released after leaving a security deposit of £450 each. Family terrorised by a nest of snakes It may sound like a B-horror movie, but the frightening scenario is actually real for Rebecca West, 23, her partner Daniel Bodally, 31, and their 17-month-old son Oscar. One of the snakes has already bitten Mr Bodally after he tried to catch it and Ms West now fears they may attack her son. ‘I am worried they will get into my son’s cot and am constantly watching him,’ she said, speaking from her home in Harehills, Leeds. Continued on page 5

She was an ordinary bank employee in the small municipality of Almoradí, population just 20,000. Yet for 25 years she lived far beyond her means: she owned a big house, drove a luxury car, and took expensive trips to exotic destinations with her partner, then openly boasted about it on social media. Now the mystery has been solved as the Guardia Civil has just discovered the origin of this lady’s wealth: for a quarter century, she has allegedly been stealing from a Russian client who had an account at her bank. The name of the bank has not been released either. Investigators believe that the suspect, a 51-year-old woman whose identity has not been disclosed, diverted around €1.28 million in funds from an account held by a Russian national now aged 80. She is being charged with bank fraud and forging documents. The investigation began a month ago, when the account holder filed a complaint with the local Civil Guard in Almoradí. According to police sources, the Russian national arrived in Rojales, near to Almoradí, in 1992. He then opened a bank account in the latter municipality, and developed a relationship of

trust with the suspect. The account holder rarely checked his balance, but in June of this year he requested a detailed statement because he was considering switching banks. That is when he realized that over $1.5 million was missing. Investigators analysed all the transactions linked to that account, and realized that most money transfers had taken place while the account holder was in Russia, meaning that he did not authorise them. Every time the man returned to Russia, his bank balance would be depleted a little more. But every time he requested information about the balance, the employee would provide unofficial documents forged by herself, to make it look like his balance had not changed. The suspect was arrested and released pending trial following her arraignment.

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WEIRD WORLD NEWS:

Life saved in Orihuela

Continued from page 3 She said they had found a nest under the bath and there were a lot of babies growing. The unwelcome residents are thought to be North American cornsnakes after Ms West described them as red and black. She added: ‘I had heard a one-off scratch before but I thought it was probably a mouse and it would go. ‘Then we found a snakeskin and started investigating.’ Ms West said her landlord had given her a pair of litter pickers and a box to put the reptiles in but had not helped to remove the snakes. She has also asked Leeds City Council and the RSPCA for help but both organisations have apparently said they cannot do anything because she lives in a private property. Ms West and her partner Mr Bodally have been forced to rip up the floorboards so their house is now ‘an absolute bombsite’. She has pleaded with the council to move her and fears she will be forced to catch the snakes herself. Mum ‘lucky to be alive’ after stepping on baby stingray on holiday A mum is ‘lucky to be alive’ after accidentally stepping on the same type of stingray that killed legendary crocodile hunter Steve Irwin. Dawn North, 44, was jabbed with the painful and poisonous barb while swimming on a holiday in Khao Lak, Thailand, on 2nd March. The mum-of-three, from Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, immediately screamed out for her boyfriend Dave, 55, after feeling searing pain and seeing her foot covered in blood. ‘He (Dave) managed to swim over and carry me out of the water and dumped me on the sand,’ she said. ‘People on the beach were trying to tell me that I had stepped on glass but I knew that wasn’t the case. I had two stab wounds at the bottom of my foot that were bleeding profusely.’ Ms North, a police control room worker, was rushed to a nearby medical centre but medics were confused about her injuries until they googled them. They immediately sent her to Phuket Hospital once they realised they were caused by a stingray and she spent two days receiving antibiotics, antihistamines and morphine. She added: ‘A doctor told me that I was a lucky girl, and the only reason I was alive was because it was a juvenile stingray and it attacked my foot, meaning that the poison didn’t have a chance to get further up my system.’ When she returned to the UK on 5th March she was treated by doctors at The Royal Stoke hospital who told her to wear a full knee to toe bandage for about two months to stop blood clots. She was off Continued on page 6

Police together with the SAMU Ambulance Service have succeed in saving a young man from cardiac arrest. Last Sunday, about 7am, notice was received at the Local Police Headquarters from the Emergency Coordination 112 service, informing officers that a young man at the Arch of Santo Domingo was dizzy and had difficulty breathing . A patrol car dispatched urgently, finding the young person lying in the arms of his girlfriend. Health service workers arrived soon afterwards. On seeing the young man the officers realised his conditioned had deteriorated; he had no pulse and had entered a cardiac arrest. Working side-by-side

officers and health workers began to perform CPR, alternating in the maneuvers. The patient was transferred to the Vega Baja Hospital, accompanied by a Local Police officer in the ambulance, to continue the resuscitation. The Emergency Services sent a SAMU ambulance which met the group half way and collected the young man who by then was breathing again thanks to the efforts of the Police and the health workers who initially attended him. Luckily, this time the rapid intervention of the emergency services, Police and helath, had a happy ending for this young man.

Orihuela to increase glass recycling this summer The Councillor for Cleaning and Waste Managment, Dámaso Aparicio, has presented the Integral Plan for Glass Recycling for the summer – an initiative that will be held predominantly on the coast of Orihuela in order to encourage recycling at this time of year when the population and consumption increases considerably. The council has joined forces in this comprehensive plan with Ecoembes under the campaign ‘Take note, recycle glass’ which will involve more than 90 bars and restaurants in Orihuela Costa. These will be given more than 25 recycling cubes adapted to facilitate the needs of the bars and the recycling plant. Councillor Aparicio said: “We will also install new recycling points that will add to the existing ones with summer locations at the heart of the campaign to capture the attention of residents and tourists like.” According to the data from Ecoembes, during the summer only 30 percent of the total waste glass packaging is recycled – based on the annual average. “Therefore, it is vital to count on the cooperation of the hospitality sector, which generates almost 50 percent of the

waste from glass containers,” said Roberto Fuertes, zone manager at Levante de Ecoembes. According to the latest data available from 2016, each Oriolano recycled an average of 26.9 kg of glass, leaving the regional average above 16.5 kg per inhabitant, as the total figure was 2,164,590 kilos. Regarding the container

use rate, Orihuela is located with an average of 133 inhabitants per container, with a total of 606 containers for waste glass installed in the municipality. As an incentive the establishments that participate in this campaign have the chance of winning a master class with the chef Ángel León, who is an ambassador of this initiative and holds two Michelin Stars. Mireille Toddington

Alicante drug bust The Police have identified five Britons as receivers of ‘psychotrophic’ drugs from China who then resold them on the internet. Officers from the National Police have impounded 33 kilos of new narcotic and psychotropic drugs in Alicante which were sent to Spain from a main webpage dedicated to selling synthetic drugs. The five Brits were collecting deliveries via international package delivery services, with the objective of redistributing on a private internet network designed and encrypted by them named Tor. The detectives counted on the collaborations from Chinese Popular Republic Narcotics National Commission and the British NGA, and currently the new drug is being analysed and the five suspects are ‘whereabouts unknown’. The investigation started after a webpage was found offering to send narcotic and psychoactive substances to Spain. It was soon realised the

consignments were massive, which led to new simultaneous investigations to determine the destinations and the criminal methodology of the organisation. These researches led the detectives to Alicante, after they confirmed the arrival and acceptance of some fifteen packages, and to identify the five British subjects. According to consulted sources and Información in Alicante the drug is now being analysed by health professionals to determine its purity and chemical composition after being produced in clandestine laboratories in China. The five British suspects had rented personal letter boxes from the international courier companies, where they were filled by packages sent from China, with an approximate weight of three kilos each one. The drug was then divided down into half a gram to be easily hidden inside envelopes and were then posted using normal channels to their clients.

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Orihuela registered a heat index of 47ºC Friday was been the hottest day of the year so far in Orihuela, according to MeteOrihuela. The capital of the Vega Baja registered a maximum temperature of 38.9ºC with relative humidity of 44 percent, which worked out as a heat index (apparent temperature combining temperature and humidity) of 47ºC. A welcome piece of advice from MeteOrihuela that accompanied the news was that we can now wash the remains of that muddy rain over the last

the last 30 years. However the sensation was that it felt much hotter, especially during the last week of the month because the high humidity levels made it seem sweltering. In terms of rain July was actually a very wet month with a total of 6 litres per square metre, which is four times more than usual for the month. But it must be said that all that rain fell in just one day, on 7th July. The high temperatures at the start of

few days from our cars. According to its predictions, rain will not return to the area until Thursday 10th August and pending further confirmation it does not seem like it will be muddy, although it may well come hand-in-hand with a thunder storm or two. Meanwhile, in Torrevieja the maximum has been 34ºC, with the temperature remaining above 30ºC, reported the Mastral Project. They noted that temperatures had been normal in Torrevieja in July but it was very humid. The average temperature was 26.2ºC, which is just 0.1ºC above the average over

August have been kept down on the coast by the sea breezes but they increase the humidity at the same time. In Torrevieja the heat index has reached 45ºC with minimum temperatures not dropping below 27ºC for the last couple of nights. Predictions indicate that the temperatures could start to drop after the weekend with even a slight bit of rain during the week, according to the Mastral Project, which publishes more information on its social network profiles and the website www.eltiemporrevieja.es

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WEIRD WORLD NEWS: Continued from page 5 work for three months with her injuries and needed physiotherapy once a week to strengthen her leg. She said: ‘It was a really, really traumatic event that I hope never happens again, it is a warning to all holidaymakers that you can never know what is hiding in the deep waiting to attack you.’ China Southern Passenger Throws Coins Into Plane Engine ‘For Good Luck’ A passenger on a Chinese flight threw coins into a plane engine in an apparent attempt to bring about good luck. The 80-year-old passenger reportedly made the offering to the China Southern aircraft’s huge engine whilst boarding. Flight Org tweeted pictures which appeared to be taken by crew members, showing the coins and engineers assessing the possible damage. She later admitted to police she had thrown the coins “as she prayed for safety”. Of the nine coins thrown just one hit its intended target - nonetheless enough to force the evacuation of 150 passengers for several hours. The woman, who was travelling with family, was questioned by officers at Shanghai airport, local media reported. “After an investigation the involved passenger, surnamed Qiu, said she threw the coins to pray for safety. According to Qiu’s neighbour, Qiu believes in Buddhism,” the police said, according to a BBC translation. In the end the flight was cleared to continue its journey some five hours later.

Four-hour queues at passport control on UK flights Airlines have warned of long queues at passport control on landing in EU countries due to greater checks in light of the rising terror risk across the continent. And in Barcelona, strike action has led to delays increasing even more, with waits of up to four hours to get through. Passengers travelling to Europe from States not in the Schengen passport-free zone are now checked on databases rather than simply flashing their passport at a police officer. All this is taking so long that many passengers have reported missing their flights, despite getting to the airports over three hours before take-off, and being refused entry to the front of the queue for those which are about to board. Ryanair, EasyJet and British Airways have all warned passengers to allow several hours' extra time, and have all criticised the fact that the busiest time of the travelling year – August – combined with the extra checks have not been properly planned for. Very few airports have been supplied with extra staff to cover the increased workload. Minister for aviation in Britain,

Lord Callanan, says he is in contact with air travel bosses in Spain, Portugal and Italy to try to convince them to take greater steps to ensure movements through passport control upon leaving and arriving were streamlined 'so people can just get on with their holidays'. Although the governments in Spain and France have promised to supply additional staff, as yet nothing has been done. In one case, a flight to Birmingham left Barcelona airport with 22 empty seats because of queues passengers had no idea about until they reached the

terminal – and although they begged to go to the front of the queue as their flight was due to board, they were refused and sent to the back. Meanwhile, Ryanair has told all British nationals or anyone travelling to and from Britain to ensure they get to the airport at least three hours before they are due to fly – even if they have no checked luggage. Barcelona airport strikes are taking place every Friday until September, and these are also creating a knock-on effect on the rest of the week.

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Spain won't seek to recover Gibraltar in Brexit talks Spain will not set as a condition in Brexit talks that it recovers Gibraltar, its foreign minister said in a Sunday interview that could ease tensions over the disputed British territory. Nestled on Spain's southern tip, Gibraltar has been under British control since 1713 but Madrid has long wanted it back. Authorities in the tiny rocky outcrop fear Spain will influence complex negotiations between the EU and Britain to leave the bloc to try and gain authority over Gibraltar. But in an interview with Spain's conservative daily ABC, Alfonso Dastis said he didn't want to "jeopardise" the deal by demanding that Gibraltar change its status -- a stance that Britain would likely never accept". "I won't make an agreement between the EU and the United Kingdom conditional on recovering sovereignty over Gibraltar," he said. He added that Spain's proposal of joint sovereignty over the Rock, which would see people in Gibraltar get the Spanish nationality on top of the British one, still stood. "We will try to convince the Gibraltarians that this is a route worth exploring and that it would benefit them too," he said. Spain has argued this will allow Gibraltar to stay in the 27-member bloc, but authorities there categorically reject the idea. Gibraltarians had already rejected such a proposal in a 2002 referendum, and they want to stick with the Union Jack despite voting by 96 percent to remain in the EU. Dastis's comments appear conciliatory as tough Brexit negotiations are under way. But Britain will still have to wrangle over a clause inserted into the EU's negotiating position which states that post Brexit, Spain will have the right to veto any future relationship between the 27-member bloc and Gibraltar. This clause caused huge tensions when it was unveiled in March, prompting British Prime Minister Theresa May to say she would "never" allow Gibraltar to slip from British control against the wish of Gibraltarians.

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Spain third world favourite tourism destination France has retained its position as the world's favourite tourism destination in 2016, the UN's World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said Wednesday, defying concerns over terror attacks. The United States came second followed closely by Spain, according to annual figures that the Madrid-based UNWTO normally announces in January, but which were delayed this year. But although France stayed on top by welcoming 82.6 million visitors in 2016, that was a more than two percent drop from the previous year, the figures showed. Repeated terror attacks had sparked concerns that tourism would drop substantially in France, known especially for its gastronomy and wine but the data indicated most visitors have not been put off. The number of tourists visiting the US was also down, falling three percent to 75.61 million, which saw the country narrowly maintain its second position as Spain experienced a 10 percent jump in visitors to 75.56 million.

The latter's tourism industry has boomed partly because people who normally go to Turkey, Egypt or north Africa for their holidays are instead deciding to chase the sun in Spain, citing fears of unrest. China came fourth in the ranking with just under 60 million visitors and Italy came fifth -- the same as in 2015. The classification is calculated according to the number of visitors who spend at least one night in a country. But if the money earned from tourists is taken into account, the United States came a resounding first with $206 billion (173 billion euros) made in 2016, the UNWTO said. Spain came second with around $60 billion -- another rise compared to 2015 - followed by Thailand and China. Britain, meanwhile, fell from third to seventh place at $34 billion due in part to the depreciation of the pound compared to the dollar after the Brexit vote to leave the European Union, added the UNWTO.

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Deadly heatwaves predicted to kill thousands by 2080 Heatwaves could kill more than 100,000 Europeans per year by the 2080s if climate change is not tackled. According to a new study, children, the elderly and the chronically ill will be increasingly struck down with heatstroke, heart and breathing problems and early deaths. The terrifying predictions have been made by the European Commission Joint Research Centre based in Italy, which looked at the impact of global warming from Southern Europe through to Northern Europe and Iceland. It suggests that within 65 years, between 2,515 and 7,484 Brits could be killed by ‘extreme weather events’ every year – up from around 90 a year currently. The forecast reflects a worstcase scenario; if greenhouse gas emissions see no reductions and if nothing is done to improve protection from extreme weather events. The study sees heatwaves as being the biggest killer, taking up to 7,358 lives, followed by coastal flooding at around 56, river flooding 36 and storms at least 34 a year from 2080. Lead author of the study Dr Giovanni Forzieri said: “Climate change is one of the biggest global threats to human health of the 21st century, and its peril to society will be increasingly

connected to weather-driven hazards. “Unless global warming is curbed as a matter of urgency and appropriate measures are taken, about 350 million Europeans could be exposed to harmful climate extremes on an annual basis by the end of the century.” There is expected to be widespread disruption to power and transport infrastructures, property damage and people being regularly displaced. The elderly, sick and in particular the poor will be biggest hit. Wealthier members of society will be able to protect themselves by installing air conditioning and flood-proofing their homes. But the new weather extremes would still kill at least 152,000 Europeans and as many as 239,758 a year by 2080,

representing an increase of 50 times from 3,000 a year at the start of this century. The effects will also be made worse by an increase in the amount of urban areas. The study looked at the effects of the seven most harmful types of weather-related disaster – heat waves, cold waves, wildfires, droughts, river and coastal floods, and windstorms in the 28 EU countries plus Switzerland, Norway and Iceland. Dr Forzieri added: “Continued urbanisation will probably amplify heat-induced effects through the urban heat island effect in that built-up areas absorb and retain heat and are therefore hotter than natural land cover. “The combined effects of heatwaves and air pollution might further exacerbate human stress in densely populated areas.”

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Come and join us for the best pool party….ever! The Costa Blanca People is inviting its readers, local residents and holidaymakers to a huge Charity Pool Party to celebrate its 700th edition. The event, held in association with Sunshine FM and N332, will be held at the Emerald Isle, La Florida on Saturday 2nd September in aid of the AECC and MABS. The party will start at 12noon with live entertainment until 5pm. The acts are all leading top performers from the local area and include: Stevie Spit, Nikki G, Nick Gold, Dan Davy and Paul Michael – all singing feel good tunes from across the decades to ensure a great atmosphere. There will also be ‘Stand-up Bingo’, music from Sunshine FM and games in the pool for children and adults. Spot prizes will be given on the day, so come in summer, beach or Hawaiian fancy dress to be in with a chance. Suzy Sunshine will also be on hand for photo opportunities. There will be two super prize draws on the day; one for a‘Grand Prize raffle’ and also a big draw raffle. The tickets for the ‘Grand Prize’ raffle will be on sale from Wednesday 9th August at 10e ticket for the chance to win an amazing 7-night Mediterranean Cruise, courtesy of Vivalia Travel. Tickets are available from: Costa Blanca People offices in Torrevieja, Sunshine FM studios Campoamor Golf or ask Simon Morton, N332 group, Vivalia Travel in Torrevieja, Timeless Fashions at Punta Marina, Los Dolses

English Butchers in Los Dolses Commercial Centre, Spain Property Shop in La Fuente (on behalf of AECC), Hebridean at El Galan, MABS office in Los Alcazares, Telitec in Benijofar and New Start in La Marina. The big draw, tickets will be sold on the day at 5e a strip, for the chance to win a host of fabulous prizes including: a weekend away, wines, spirits, meals’ for two, gift vouchers and Champagne. Both charities will be represented on

the day and as well as all of the proceeds being divided equally between MABS and the AECC they will both have a stall and donations can be made to either individually. This promises to be THE event of the year, so please come and join us on 2nd September at the Emerald Isle for a fabulous day of fun in the sun. We look forward to seeing you all and to raising as much money as we can for these very deserving local charities.

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WEEKLY EURO UPDATE Strong week for the Euro

he euro has had a good week, but this is largely as a result of holding its ground in contrast to weak performances from sterling and the dollar but there was also positive news from the Eurozone. Monday's €Z data showed unemployment falling to 9.1% and inflation steady at 1.3%. Sterling was weakened by the announcement from the Monetary Policy Committee towards the end of the week that interest rates will not be raised and news of rising inflation and a sluggish economy. In contrast, €Z GDP expanded by 0.6% in the second quarter, double the growth

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shown in the UK. The dollar also struggled to hold its ground against the euro despite showing similar levels of GDP growth and hit its lowest level in two and a half years. This may be due in part to the ongoing uncertainty around the Trump presidency and the empanelling of a second grand jury as part of the Russia investigation. However, the numbers also supported the euro. Despite disappointing manufacturing PMIs which showed a decline on the previous month everywhere but Greece, unchanged at 50.5, the numbers were higher than the US equivalent.

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Whether it is a spot under a tree that receives only dappled light or a place on the side of the house that never sees the sun, many homeowners are faced with the challenge of trying to grow plants in the shade. Instead of seeing it as a problem, it should be viewed as an opportunity to experiment with the wide range of plants that thrive under these conditions. Shade gardening offers the opportunity to get to know and use a whole new category of wonderful plants. No matter what your taste, there are plants that can turn a once barren patch of dirt into a cool oasis. When we talk about shade, we all have our own ideas about what is shade. All shade is not equal and often the degree of shade changes with the season and even the time of day. Plants usually come labeled with their sun exposure requirements. Deter-mining the light requirements for plants is never an exact science - there are too many other factors at play (cloudy days, extreme heat). Still, if you have ever pondered the difference between partial sun and partial shade, here are some generally accepted definitions to help serve as a guide: Full Sun: Generally speaking, full sun means a plant requires minimum 6 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day. In warmer climates, this may refer to the hours of sunrise to 11 am and 3 pm to sunset. In cooler climates, this may include

noontime sun. Partial sun vs. partial shade: Partial sun and partial shade are similar in that these plants do best when receiving 3 to 6 hours of direct sun per day, preferably in the morning or early afternoon. However, if a plant is listed as partial sun, the

emphasis is placed on the plant receiving the minimum sun requirements. If a plant is listed as partial shade it will take full morning sun just fine, but require some relief from the intense mid-day and afternoon sun. Partial sun/shade is an ideal condition to grow a wide variety of wonderful garden plants. Many full-sun plants will also do just fine in these conditions - in fact in the heat of summer, shade is as welcome to many plants as it is to gardeners. Dappled sun/dappled shade: Similar to partial sun, but the term dappled refers to

sunlight that is filtered overhead by the leaves and branches of a tree or other tall planting. Most woodland plantings will prefer this type of sunlight rather than receiving even a limited amount of direct sun each day. With dappled sun, the emphasis is placed on sun, where as with dappled shade, the emphasis is more on shade. Light shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sun each day, with filtered or indirect sunlight during the rest of the day. Full shade: Shade all day. Under full shade conditions plants do not receive any direct exposure to the sun, only reflected, indirect light. Dense shade: No direct sunlight all day with very little reflected, indirect light. Dense shade is by far the most difficult type of shade in which to garden. The problem is that plants need light to photosynthesize and produce food, so only those plants with low metabolism are able to survive. Dense shade is easy to spot. They are those dark areas that get essentially no light at all, due to structures, under thickly planted evergreens or under deep overhangs on the north side of a building. Grass does not grow there and few weeds can survive.

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Day out with a difference ■ MIREILLE TODDINGTON mireille@costablancapeople.com

Having written about an up-coming vineyard tour and wine tasting trip organised by Begona Josa del Portillo I thought it sounded like my ideal day out, so I quickly booked it for myself and couple of friends.

Begona’s trips and tours are aimed at helping the expat community to discover the real Spain and this one talked of discovering hidden gems of Spanish heritage and culture, with traditional food and wine weaved in for good measure…what more could one want. A full coach took us to Bodega Florentino Perez in La Mancha and the stunning ‘El Cercao’ finca and courtyard made a breathtaking first impression which pretty much set the standard for the day. We began the visit with a

typical Spanish breakfast of tomato and jamon bocadillo eaten with our first taste of the delights the bodega offers, a young red wine – yes for breakfast – quickly followed by a cup of strong coffee, just so we didn’t feel too naughty. The tour covered all aspects of wine production from the type of grape, how it is grown, nurtured and harvested to the wine making process, storage, bottling – and of course its drinking. In the capable hands of Isabel, our guide for the tour we headed first to the vineyards where she explained about the type of

grape, the soil, growing and harvesting the crop. There were some great little gems of information given throughout the tour, one being that the bodegas plant rose bushes at the end of the rows as these mimic the general health of the vines. Any mildew, disease or infestations will show on the rose bush first and then steps can be taken to protect the precious fruit. The

leaves are left to grow on the top of the vines but thinned out at the sides, this is so the fruit gets the benefit of the early and late rays, but is protected from the strong overhead midday sun. Bodega Florentino Perez is an organic vineyard of 18 hectares surrounded by a totally natural environment. It uses no chemicals in its wine making process and next the group moved in doors to see the huge towering vats the wine is stored in – each holding around 10,000 litres - and the new oak barrels where it is flavoured and aged. No sulphates are added to preserve the wine, here they create vacuum seals and adhere to the more traditional methods of wine making.

Next we moved to the bottling room where Isabel explained the difference between a crianza, reserva and gran reserva and discussed the pros and cons of natural and plastic corks. It is interesting to know that young reds and white wines gain no benefit from

having a natural cork as they are made to be consumed quickly. From there the group enjoyed an eatall-you-can traditional five-course

glass. Many took the opportunity of buying a box of wine at a discounted price but the wines can be ordered on line at reasonable prices.

Lazy afternoon

lunch of typical Spanish dishes, accompanied by the wines of the bodega. The food and wines were delicious and this is a fantastic opportunity to try ‘real’ Spanish dishes. We began with white wine, the perfect accompaniment to the selection of prawns served as a starter. Rose wine was served the next course, a dish that translates as ‘stop the donkeys’ - a smooth mashed potato dish with olive oil, garlic and raisins in the mash and garnished with grated boiled egg. The red was served with the main dishes of the day pork lardons served with green peppers and a pork rice dish, which was like a rice soup or wet risotto. Desert was a chocolate cake with layers of light sponge, cream and mousse - and by this time most people had found a favourite wine and were on their second or third

The land of Don Quixote offers a unique place to relax and with full bellies and merry grins the group headed to the picturesque village of Alcala del Jucar, where an official local guide showed us amazing views over the cave houses and walked us to a river-side café where people either paddled or enjoyed a drink in the shade of the trees. And all this for just 22 euros per person, a marvellous day out I would recommend to those who want to taste a little of the true Spanish way of life. The next trip is taking place in September, when it’s a little cooler. For further information call Begona on 622 188 772.

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WELCOME TO CALABRIA with Vivalia Travel Calabria is a region in Southern Italy. It's considered the Caribbean of Europe thanks to its pristine beaches, stunning landscape, and rustic charms

Calabria is a region in Southern Italy. It's considered the Caribbean of Europe thanks to its pristine beaches, stunning landscape, and rustic charms. Hillside towns, ancient Greek temples and Byzantine churches dot the countryside of Italy's best kept secret. The region's climate is mild in the winter, with hot, dry summers. The region is surrounded on three sides by the Mediterranean Sea: the Ionian Sea is to the east, the Tyhrrenean to the west and the Strait of Messina to the south. As such, the sea is a big part of the region's culture and cuisine. Calabria is subdivided into five provinces: Catanzaro, Cosenza, Crotone, Reggio di Calabria and Vibo Valentia. Calabria has historically been one of the poorest regions in Italy, although it is improving now. The region is quite undeveloped and under-visited by tourists but is, therefore, also unspoiled. When you visit Calabria, spending a couple of days in Praia a Mare (known as Praja) is a great time. The off coast Dino Island is popular for its Grotta Azzurra (Blue Cave), where you can swim surrounded by fish in crystal blue water. EAT AND DRINK If there is a fundamental ingredient to Calabrese cooking, it would be the peperoncino. Calabrese cooking tends

toward the spicy thanks to the generous use of various varieties of hot peppers in regional cuisine. In fact, so popular is the peperoncino, that the village of Diamante honors the hot pepper with its own festival. In the first week of September the locals celebrate the Festival del Peperoncino, dedicated to the unofficial symbol of Calabria -- the cayenne pepper. During the festival, one can taste freshly harvested peppers or try locally-produced products that make use of the spicy condiment -anything from pasta to (yes) gelato. Olio Santo, olive oil infused with hot pepper, is sometimes added to a plate of pasta to give it a little extra zip. Soppressata (Sopresatta) is a popular dried sausage typical of the region. Also, Alici ripieni, stuffed anchovies, is a popular seafood dish. Sardella is produced in some of the towns along the Ionian coast in the province of Cosenza. It is a spicy paste made with olive oil, mashed baby sardines and hot pepper. On the other hand, Calabria is an up-andcoming producer of wines, with a number of regional wines earning the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) label from the Italian government, such as: Bivongi, Melissa or Savuto.

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Spanish PM to meet with Trump The final details are being worked out for a proposed trip by Spain’s Prime Minister

Mariano Rajoy to the United States in late September, where he will attend the UN General Assembly and meet President Donald Trump at the White House, said diplomatic sources on Friday. Rajoy is due to arrive in New York on 22nd September, toward the end of the UN General Assembly, which begins on 19th September. He would then travel to Washington to meet Trump on Monday, 25th September or Tuesday, 26th September. The Spanish Foreign Ministry and La Moncloa, the official residence of the Prime Minister, are still finalising details with US officials on what will be the

first full meeting between Rajoy and Trump, who briefly met at the NATO Summit in May. The pair have also held two telephone conversations. Rajoy will not arrive in New York in time to attend the traditional reception the US president offers world leaders at the Annual General Assembly, but Spanish diplomatic sources say they were not looking for a short meeting in the corridors of the UN headquarters, but instead a visit to the White House. Rajoy’s visit will come less than two weeks before a referendum is due to be held in Catalonia on independence for the northeastern region on October 1. The referendum has been ruled illegal by the Spanish Constitutional Court, and Rajoy has said he is determined to prevent it from going ahead. That said; the decision to visit the United States is aimed at projecting an image of normality, say diplomatic sources. At the same time, there is concern that it might be seen as inappropriate for Rajoy to be absent at such a critical time, which may mean that the US trip could be

shortened and limited to a meeting with Trump. Meanwhile, the White House has announced that Duke Buchan III, a hedge fund manager and early donor to the Trump campaign, has been named as the new US ambassador to Spain and Andorra. Buchan, 54, who studied in Valencia and Seville speaks Catalan as well as Spanish and is the founder of Hunter Global Investors. The firm is based in Palm Beach, where Trump’s Mar-a-Lago mansion is located. He initially supported Jeb Bush in the Republican primaries, but then switched to Trump. Brought up in North Carolina, Buchan also breeds horses. He studied economics and Spanish at the University of North Carolina and later attended Harvard. Buchan donated $898,000 to the Trump campaign, and according to The New York Times, accompanied Trump during the campaign trail and was present at the three presidential debates. He also attended the inauguration. His nomination will now have to be formally approved by the US Senate. The United States has been without an ambassador in Spain since mid-January, when James Costos stepped down ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump.

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Three more equines rescued as sanctuary faces financial struggles Two pony stallions – one skeletal and near starving, the other with severe back wounds – are now recovering at the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, near Rojales. With the arrival of the two ponies, the Rojales sanctuary has now assisted police with three rescues in the past month alone after a young donkey was also rescued in mid-July. Co-founders Sue and Rod Weeding are concerned about the escalating costs of caring for the 107 rescued equines now in their care, but couldn’t say no when contacted recently by El Refugio del Burrito donkey rescue centre, which does not take ponies. “He was tied to a tree in Lorca, almost two hours south of us here at Rojales, and abandoned without any food or

water,” Sue said. “We were told this poor pony would simply be left on the street if we did not take him. How could we ignore such a terrible case of suffering?” Veterinary inspections revealed the young pony has numerous health concerns, in addition to his skeletal state. He has an abscess or tumour that's pushing one eye out of its socket, a mouth infection, blood coming from his penis and is full of worms. “For now, he just needs to eat, get a bit stronger and next week we can start to find the best way forward. He’ll definitely fit in here with all our other residents that have problems and disabilities, as he’s got quite a few,” said Sue. Just 10 days earlier, the sanctuary rescued an abandoned pony in

conjunction with the Almoradí police. The pony showed severe signs of colic, but Sue and Rod were later shocked to find an enormous plastic bag in his manure. “He truly is very lucky to be alive,” Sue said. “We’ve obviously caught him just in time, as he almost certainly would have died without our intervention. Obviously, the water we were giving him helped push this major obstruction through his system.” In addition to the intestinal trauma, the pony is recovering from painful, infected wounds on his back believed to be from pulling a cart. He also has infected hooves, slight infections in both eyes and is riddled with worms, requiring specialist farrier and

veterinarian treatment. In line with the centre’s responsible horse care philosophy, both ponies will be castrated in autumn when the risk of infection is lower. In the meantime, their injuries will be treated and they will be made as comfortable as possible. The Weedings now face financial struggles to care for the 107 rescued equines and called for sponsors to support the three latest rescues either through financial help or donations of good-quality furniture for the EHCRC charity shop. Sponsorship starts from just €5 a month and can be made online: easyhorsecare.net/donate/sponsor-ahorse. Furniture pick-up can be

Brit teacher arrested An ‘obsessed’ British teacher arrested in Spain for allegedly sharing ‘sexual’ pictures of his students with paedophiles online. British teacher has been arrested in Spain for allegedly sharing pictures of his students with paedophiles online. Spanish Police said the suspect, from Manchester, secretly filmed his students and shared images ‘with clear sexual connotations’. Detectives raided the English teacher’s

his home in Valladolid, 120 miles north of Madrid, following a top-off from Interpol. It was revealed that he was previously living in Sevilla in Andalucia. In a clip released by Policia Nacional, cops can be seen leading the suspect away while detectives trawled through his computer for evidence. While his computer was full of videos and images of a number of students, the suspect appeared to be ‘obsessed’ with one girl,

to whom he had dedicated a whole folder to. The investigation began in Canada, where detectives discovered that an email address based in Spain was being used to share illegal images. Policia Nacional said in a statement: “Our officers have arrested an English teacher who stored and distributed images of child pornography through a storage system on the Cloud.

“The suspect obtained ‘candid’ images of his pupils – taken secretly and with clear sexual connotations – especially one girl with whom he demonstrated a special obsession.” Police in Spain initially tracked the email address to Sevilla, but they discovered the teacher had moved north. They said: “Once he was located, an urgent warrant was obtained and his

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arranged by contacting Sue at rescue@easyhorsecare.net The three most recent rescues suggest an unsettling trend to Sue and Rod. “Lately, nearly all our rescues are these miniature horses or donkeys. When we first moved to Spain, miniature horses became very fashionable and everybody wanted them,” said Sue. “We even saw them for sale in cages at pet shops. They bred and bred these little horses and now it seems nobody wants them. I think that’s why we’re seeing them being dumped everywhere. Isn’t that terribly sad?” The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre relies entirely on donations to fund its important animal welfare work. Located just outside Rojales at Partido Lo Garriga, 59, the centre opens to the public on the first Sunday of every month between 1pm and 4pm. Free horse tours run throughout the afternoon and refreshments are available in the café. For more details and directions, please visit www.easyhorsecare.net or follow the centre on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EasyHorseCare.

address was searched. The investigators found a large number of archives with explicit sexual content involving minors. “Among the material there were also numerous images obtained by himself of his underage students, which had not been shared by the suspect. “An analysis of the material showed he had a special interest in one of the girls. “We are now working to identify all the victims in the images.”

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Your SIP Card Many expats living in Spain have SIP cards and are entitled to free medical treatment and medicines at drastically reduced prices. The Spanish medical system is first class and rated as one of the best in the world and many expats owe their lives to the treatment they have received. There is a direct link between SIP cards, the padrón and NIE numbers. Central government has now decided that expats who received medical treatment but whose padrón is out of date will be invoiced for that medical treatment. Sofia Alvarez, councillor for foreign residents explained at a recent meeting with community leaders that by law EU citizens must renew the padrón (census) every 5 years and non-EU citizens every 2 years. In order to register on the padron simply go to the padrón office in the Playa Flamenca town hall with an hour to spare and take a ticket. You will need your passport or identity card and something to prove that you are still living at your address, for example a suma, electricity or water bill and your padrón will be renewed, and this automatically

renews your NIE as well. Every October our local Town Hall has to send the padrón list to the central statistics office (INI) in Madrid. The Town Hall gets paid based on the number of people on the padrón. Sofia Alvarez pointed out that greater numbers on the padrón mean

greater services directly in this community. Each year the INI send approximately 5,000 names back to Orihuela Town Hall with instructions to send the local police door-to-door to establish that each of those names actually live at the addresses specified. If the property looks deserted, if nobody is home or a neighbour says that the named person does not live there then that person will be removed from the padrón. Normally the names checked are the ones that have not been recently renewed.

Many people, who do not want to be tax resident outside their home country assume that signing on the census (padrón) requires them to become a tax resident. This is not correct. Once you are on the census for three months you are required to become a resident (Residencia) but this is not the same as a tax or fiscal resident. Although you can obtain a SIP card once you have signed on the padrón, the SIP card is technically only valid for three months until you obtain “Residencia”. This is why a SIP card can be cancelled if the padrón is not renewed. Besides health care, other benefits of being “in the system” include the right to vote in local and European elections and also there are large inheritance tax discounts available to residents. On the subject of Brexit, Sofia Alvarez expressed the opinion that British owners of Spanish property who are properly registered on the padrón will get preferential treatment over those who are not. So don’t delay, register or renew today.

I did a Shirley Valentine

He’s so mean

I booked myself a holiday at a Spa Hotel to get away from my troubles at home. I left my family a letter telling them why I had gone, and when I would be back. My life is very stressful now that my elderly, senile parents are dependent on me for everything, and my teenagers are a constant trial. My life is quite miserable at times. I am menopausal, and am also trying to hold down a demanding job. While away, I made the decision to divorce my husband who has constantly cheated on me, and to get help in for my parents. I need to do something before I crack. I hope this doesn’t sound selfish, which is what my husband is calling me.

I moved to Spain three years ago after my divorce, and recently got together with a retired gentleman. My husband was very generous, but he was also generous with other women, so that’s why I got rid of him. This new man though is very mean, and won’t pay for a meal out. He is more than happy for me to pick up the bill though. I am not used to living life like this. I have talked to

him about it, but he says he’s on a budget. So am I, but I feel he could be a bit more giving. Apart from that, there is a lot we have in common, but I am wondering if we got more serious whether it would bother me. Time away from your problems gives you the opportunity to reflect on your life, and this has given you the chance and perspective to decide what you want from your future. It’s time to put yourself first for a change. You will be no good to your elderly parents, and children if you have a breakdown. Your husband sounds like he is the selfish one. Time to see your Solicitor.

If his meanness is a big deal for you, perhaps it would cause resentment over time. I can understand if this gentleman is on a limited income and needs to work to a budget, but there’s nothing wrong with doing things that don't cost a lot of money, taking turns to pay for a meal out, or perhaps even cook for one another.

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Four quick steps to make your home inviting to a buyer... even in this heat! Rebecca Serwotka

Your favourite local property expert, of Inmobiliaria Real Estate Agents in Ciudad Quesada & published author of “Moving Forward – 25 Essential Rules For Buying & Selling Real Estate Without Going Crazy.” Request your FREE copy today! 1. Keep your home cool. We are all aware that this time of year the summer heat is increasing, and even though you’ve got those air conditioning units, you’re afraid to turn them on because of the increase in your electric bills. By turning on your ceiling fan at the same time as your air conditioning unit will be more energy efficient, as it will help to spread the cool air around the room quicker than just the unit on alone. Meaning you don’t have to run the air conditioning for long to feel the effect, cooling you down quicker and the best part is, it’s saving you money! So when a buyer is being brought around to look at your home, they’ll feel so cool, they won’t want to leave. By lowering the shutters on your windows will keep a lot of the heat out. But please remember, a light house is a happy house and when a buyer is looking around, make sure all of those shutters are up. 2. Check the bathroom is ready. The most common form of home renovation is the bathroom. This does help add value to any home and when the Real Estate Agent shows the house to a potential buyer, everyone will definitely want to see the upgrade, but what they don’t want to see, is what’s inside the

toilet. By keeping the seat and lid closed makes every viewer feel invited to go inside the smallest room of the house! In some cultures they say that by leaving the lid up, is like flushing away your hard earned money. 3. Check for bad smells. Buyers can very quickly be turned off by an unexpected odour. They want to step into their potential future home with the idea of what Spain smells like. Jasmin and orange blossom are top of the list when tourists were questioned about their favourite smell of a Spanish garden. Overcomplicated smells can be very off putting. Keep to one fragrance throughout the whole house. If you don’t have time to bake biscuits or a loaf of bread, and you’ve just ran out of your favourite air freshener, grab your bottle of floor cleaner and tip some down the kitchen and bathroom sinks. At least if your home doesn’t smell like the local bakery, or even like a Mediterranean oasis, it will smell clean. 4. Is the entrance clean? According to the Psychology of House Hunting report by BMO Financial Group, 80% of prospective buyers know if a home is right for them within seconds of stepping inside? This means that making sure the first impression counts. You don’t have to do unnecessary spring-cleaning every time a buyer wants to take a look inside, but it does mean that keeping the entrance clean is most important. The brain processes far more information in less time than we think. Now you’re equipped with a few tips, showing your home will be a great experience for both you and your buyer! Think property? Think us, because life’s complicated enough! See our advert in the centre pages of this newspaper. www.homes4u.es

UK Human trafficking British Ambassador to Spain network foiled clamps down on false sickness One of the largest international criminal networks for human trafficking which has been operating in Europe dedicated to meeting the demand in Iran to reach the United Kingdom has been dismantled by the National Police in Málaga, where 14 of the 15 responsible have been arrested in an operation that saw 56 arrests in total. The Police General Direction assured today that the investigation had led to the arrest on the Costa del Sol of another 42 people for selling their Spanish documents to members of the criminal network for amounts between 500 and 3,000€. Another 44 people of Iranian nationality have been intercepted in different European airports with falsified passports. With the help the NCA the leader of the group was arrested at Heathrow when he was trying to flee to Brazil to evade the police. The investigation started a year ago after it became known that four Iranian citizens that departed from Hamburg, Germany destined for Great Britain, and had pretended to be Spanish nationals. Officers managed to determine the airline tickets had been purchased in a travel agency in Málaga, a key breakthrough leading the detectives to focus on the Costa del Sol and identifying the trafficking humans from Iran via Spain to the UK. The perfectly structured network shared duties for the capture, transfer and finding accommodation for ‘clients’ and then prepared false identity papers. For this criminal service they were charging around 25,000 € per person,

and had rented several flats to hold their victims once in Spain, until the counterfeited documents were found or made to reach the UK. Once the main players had been identified, a police operation ended with the arrest of 14 people in the province of Málaga. They believed the leader had escaped on a flight to London and had a ticket for a forwarding flight to Dubai-Sao Paulo, Brazil to evade capture. Urgent action set the European Order for Arrest granted by the Central Instruction Court 1 of the National Court which was coordinating the operation. This allowed for the arrest at Heathrow. According to records seven people had been trafficked, all Iranian and among them a 5 year old boy. The police confiscated computing materials, printers and more than 400 PVC blank cards, a plastic rolling mill, two pistols, two simulated pistols and a rifle, 1,300 € in cash and a top of the range vehicle. Also confiscated were 30 Iranian passports and ten Spanish all of them authentic. In the second phase, the National Police located and detained another 42 people in the province of Málaga, all suspects of being members of this large criminal network for selling their authentic Spanish documents to other members of the gang for amounts between 500 and 3,000 €. EUROPOL collaborated in the operation, as did the Portuguese Frontiers and Foreigners Service and the Metropolitan Police in London.

claims British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley recently wrote to key stakeholders in the Spanish tourism industry informing them of the steps

taken by the UK government to tackle fraudulent sickness claims, an issue which has had a serious impact both on hoteliers in Spain and the UK package holiday industry. Ambassador Simon Manley said: “The issue of fraudulent sickness claims rightly caused concern in Spain, and has a serious impact on Spanish hoteliers. The recent measures announced by the British Government show how seriously we take this issue, and our determination to clamp down on loop holes and fraudulent claims. 18 million British tourists visit Spain each year, and whilst the vast majority of holiday makers will not make false claims,

these recent measures will help clamp down on those who do, As our travel advice says, making a false claim could result in legal proceedings in the UK or in Spain”. The Ambassador stressed the seriousness with which the British Government and package holiday industry are treating false claims, and set out the steps that have been taken and legal measures put in place to put an end to this unethical and illegal practice. The letter laid out the recent announcement by the British Ministry of Justice to implement changes to law that will close the loopholes which have allowed these fraudulent claims to happen. The system of fixed recoverable costs have been extended to cover claims arising abroad, limiting the legal costs that are paid out and making the costs of defending a claim predictable to tour operators. The Civil Justice Council (which is sponsored by the British Ministry of Justice and is responsible for modernising the civil justice system) is reviewing how low value personal injury claims are handled, with the aim of reducing the incentive to bring claims which lack merit. The British Government has also asked the Association of British Travel Agents

(ABTA) and other industry representatives to present further data on the volume and costs of claims, which will help inform further action from government and industry to tackle the issue. The UK package holiday industry, in conjunction with Spanish hoteliers, is also taking a firm stance and tightening up their own internal processes and fraud screening programmes, some of which have already resulted in claims lacking merit being challenged in a court of law and holidaymakers being prosecuted. For example, a UK court recently dismissed a claim by a British family who had been encouraged to submit a claim on a ‘no-win no-fee’ basis by unscrupulous claims management companies alleging that they had fallen ill with gastroenteritis during an allinclusive holiday to Gran Canaria in 2013. Having ruled the claim implausible due to lack of medical evidence and because no mention of illness had been made to hotel staff or tour representatives at the time, the judge ordered the couple to pay the tour operator thousands in legal costs. The Ambassador concluded that, although the vast majority of holidaymakers will not make false claims, the British Government continues to warn travellers that those submitting false claims could face legal action in the UK or in Spain.

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Power plant closure The oldest nuclear waste plant in Spain has been shut down for good after the government agreed to proposals from the opposition based upon years of clamouring by nearby residents and environmental groups. Based in Santa María de Garoña in the province of Burgos, Castilla y León, the socalled ‘nuclear cemetery’ has long been a source of concern as residents fear their safety may be threatened if a small-scale version of the Fukushima disaster were to occur. Electricity boards Iberdrola and Endesa had applied for the nuclear dumping ground to be reopened after it was temporarily shut down in response to public pressure, but energy minister Álvaro Nadal says this request has been denied and the plant will remain

closed for good. The Garoña plant is the oldest of Spain's ‘nuclear cemeteries’, but even the newer ones have now been in use for longer than recommended. Another five across the country – in Ascó and Vandellós (Tarragona province, Catalunya), Almaraz (Cáceres province, Extremadura), Trillo (Guadalajara province, CastillaLa Mancha) and Cofrentes (Valencia province) – were built to remain in operation for 40 years, but by the year 2020 will have amply exceeded this. Other countries, including France and the USA, have been building nuclear plants to last for 60 or even 80 years, but the Spanish government's opposition does not approve of this, despite the PP having already decided to renew the

More pest control The Councillor of Health, Noelia Grao, has outlined the schedule for pest control work that are taking place over the next few months throughout the municipality. The purpose of this service being “to control and prevent insects and rodents through the application of treatments and to analyse and reduce their population and propagation” said the Councillor. Also during the month of August a second control programme in Orihuela Costa will intensify, while during the month of September and until mid-October this will continue through the districts and the city.

permits for the remaining five plants to operate. The right-wing government's argument is that Spain's production of solar, thermosolar, wind and hydraulic energy is not sufficient and does not have the capacity to cover all Spain's electricity needs. In 2016 alone, Spain's National Grid (REE) needed 265.4 terawatts – or billion watts – to keep everyone hooked up to the mains. Álvaro Nadal says without nuclear energy as a source of power, electricity bills would go up by 25 percent. But the Garoña plant closure is a step forward, and the green association Ecologists in Action has praised the government for 'putting an end to the pointless soap opera' surrounding the plant's continuing to function.

The councillor reminded residents that any incidence of infestation during these months can be reported to City Council through the Department of Health on 965 305 983, as well as on the App ‘Orihuela in your hand’. This pest control service also includes treatments throughout the year in municipal buildings and schools. From earlier this year the service was improved by adding new treatment to avoid proliferation in parks and educational centres of the processionary catepillars, the treating of palm trees for weevil and now five teams operate throughout the municipality. The new contract also includes the treatment against the leishmaniosis in the Animal Protection Centre.

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Spanish take holidays as economy improves Experts are forecasting a rise in the number of Spaniards going on summer vacation this year. Following several years of decline due to the economic crisis, the tourism sector is optimistic that the trend will be reversed in 2017. The Spanish Confederation of Hotels and Tourist Accommodation (CEHAT) does not keep separate figures on Spanish and foreign visitors, but it is confident that 2017 will be a record year for both. This group notes that parts of Spain that traditionally receive very few foreign visitors – landlocked areas, the northern coastline and municipalities of 30,000 residents or fewer– have registered a visitor rise of over 40percent from 2013, one of the worst years on record. The CEHAT also says that small airports, typically used by national travelers, have been seeing greater activity. “There’s been a rise not just in the number of trips taken by Spaniards, but also their duration,” says Ramón Estalella, secretary general of CEHAT. “During the crisis, many domestic visitors only spent three nights out over the Easter vacation period. And this year there were many who stayed the entire week.”

Exceltur, the tourism industry’s lobby group, shares this optimism. “The economy’s strong performance and the containment of energy prices have encouraged spending by Spaniards during the spring, pushing up tourist spending,” reads the group’s second-quarter report. The report underscores that all Spanish tourist consumption indicators have intensified their upward trend during the Marchto-May period, helped along by the Easter break and good weather. The most relevant figures show a strong rise in nonhotel bookings: rural tourism grew 13.2 percent; licensed vacation rentals rose 11.8 percent; and campsite stays advanced 9.9 percent. There was also a noticeable spike in spending on bookings for foreign trips (17.1 percent), as well as a 5.5 percent rise in luxury products such as four- and fivestar hotel accommodations. Business trips also increased, according to figures released by the National Statistics Institute (INE). José Antonio Pérez-Aranda, director of Barcelona University’s Tourism School CETT, also sees 2017 as the year of complete recovery. “Domestic tourism has grown in volume and in travel

days,” he says. “Besides the economic recovery, there are other factors at play such as the emergence of the low-cost airline Level, which offers cheaper flights to Latin America and the US. We are seeing more shortterm stays throughout the year, and an increase in trips abroad.” In 2016, Spaniards undertook 182 million trips, a 3.7 percent rise from 2015, on which they spent €41.4 billion, or 9.1 percent more. Although Spaniards are mostly visiting European destinations, the biggest spikes were in the Asia–Pacific region, where there was a 15.7 percent rise in Spanish tourist arrivals in 2016, according to ForwardKeys, a travel pattern analysis firm. There was also a 4.4 percent rise in trips to Canada and the US, and a 4.6 percent increase in trips to Latin America. The fact that Spaniards are traveling abroad more is a sign that the domestic economy is doing better, because average spending abroad is much higher: €96 per person compared with €44 in Spain. Last year, 39.5 percent of respondents in the INE’s Living Conditions Survey said that they could not even afford one week of vacation a year. During the worst of the crisis, that figure reached 45 percent.

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WEDNESDAY 9TH AUG BBC1 7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.30pm 4.15pm 5.15pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 12.35am 1.00am 1.05am

Breakfast Animal Park Summer Special Homes Under the Hammer Matron, Medicine and Me: 70 Years of the NHS Rip Off Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Red Rock The Code Escape to the Country Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Fake Britain Super Small Animals My Family, Partition and Me: India 1947 BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather My Big Gay Jewish Conversion I'm Coming Out Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

BBC2 7.00am

The TV That Made Me

7.30am

Animal Park Summer Special

8.15am

Bargain Hunt

9.00am

My Friend Jane

9.30am

Great British Menu

10.00am

Victoria Derbyshire

12.00pm

BBC Newsroom Live

2.00pm

Two Tribes

2.30pm

A Taste of Britain

3.15pm

Natural World

4.15pm

Patagonia: Earth's Secret Paradise

5.15pm

The Life of Mammals

6.15pm

Antiques Road Trip

7.00pm

World Athletics Championships 2017

11.30pm

Newsnight

12.15am

Secrets of Silicon Valley

1.15am

Who Do You Think You Are?

2.15am

Incredible Medicine: Dr Weston's

3.15am

Fight Game: The McGuigans

3.45am

This is BBC Two

Casebook

ITV2 7.00am 7.10am 7.35am 8.20am 9.00am 10.00am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.15pm 12.25pm 1.20pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.50pm 4.55pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.05pm 12.40am 1.10am 1.35am 2.05am 2.35am 3.30am

The Hot Desk Planet's Funniest Animals Vanderpump Rules The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale You've Been Framed! The Great Indoors Guidance LA Story LA Story Vanderpump Rules Emmerdale You've Been Framed! The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Fast Five FYI Daily Fast Five Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! Release the Hounds Teleshopping

Salt and Fire

8.45am

Alley Cats

10.35am

Storks

12.10pm

Adult Beginners

1.50pm

Blood Father

3.30pm

The Infiltrator

5.40pm

Racing Hearts

7.25pm

Storks

9.00pm

Blood Father

10.35pm

What We Become

12.00am

The Infiltrator

2.15am

Salt and Fire

4.05am

Alley Cats

6.00am

War for the Planet of the Apes: Special

6.30am

Ghostbusters: Special

1.55am 4.00am 4.50am 6.05am

Sky Sports 1 7.00am

Good Morning Sports Fans

7.30am

Good Morning Sports Fans

8.00am

Good Morning Sports Fans

8.30am

Good Morning Sports Fans

9.00am

Good Morning Sports Fans

9.30am

Good Morning Sports Fans

10.00am

Good Morning Sports Fans

11.00am

Premier League Daily

12.00pm

Transfer Centre

12.30pm

Sky Sports Now

1.00pm

Sky Sports Today

2.00pm

Sky Sports Today

3.00pm

Cricket

8.30pm

Football

11.00pm

The Debate - Live

12.00am

Live Tennis: Montreal 1000

4.30am

To be Announced

4.45am

To be Announced

5.00am

Through the Night

6.00am

Through the Night

Hollyoaks Coach Trip Made in Chelsea Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Black-Ish Black-Ish Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Black-Ish Black-Ish The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Coach Trip The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Don't Tell the Bride First Dates USA The Big Bang Theory

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

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

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Tenable Tipping Point Cash Trapped ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Love Your Garden Long Lost Family ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Car Crash Britain Caught on Camera British Touring Car Championship Highlights Jackpot247 May the Best House Win ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show

Sky 1 7.00am 8.00am 9.00am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 5.30am 6.00am 6.30am

The Flash The Flash Road Wars NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 MacGyver NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 MacGyver The Flash The Flash Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Freddie Fries Again Colony Ross Kemp: Extreme World Modern Family Modern Family A League of Their Own NCIS: Los Angeles The Force: Essex Brit Cops: Frontline Crime Animal 999 Animal 999 Monkey Life Road Wars

7.00am 7.20am 7.40am 8.30am 9.35am 10.40am 11.05am 11.30am 11.55am 12.30pm 1.00pm 2.05pm 3.05pm 4.10pm 5.20pm 5.55pm 6.25pm 6.55pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 2.15am 3.15am 3.30am

Judge Judy Judge Judy The Royal Heartbeat Where the Heart is Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Rising Damp You're Only Young Twice The Darling Buds of May Heartbeat The Royal The Darling Buds of May You're Only Young Twice On the Buses Rising Damp Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Lewis Law and Order: UK The Sign of Four Wycliffe ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

Channel 4 7.00am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.35am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.05pm 2.05pm 3.10pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 1.10am 2.05am 3.00am 3.55am 4.50am 5.45am 6.40am

Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons The Simpsons Channel 4 News Couples Come Dine with Me Posh Pawn Countdown The Question Jury A Place in the Sun Four in a Bed Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Animal Rescue Live: Supervet Special 24 Hours in A and E Eden 999: What's Your Emergency? The Secret Life of the Holiday Resort The Supervet Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Eden Location, Location, Location Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb Kirstie's Vintage Gems

BBC 4

Channel 5 7.00am

Poppy Cat

7.10am

Puffin Rock

7.20am

Simon

7.25am

Bob the Builder

7.35am

Fireman Sam

7.50am

Thomas and Friends

8.00am

Milkshake! Bopping About

8.05am

Shimmer and Shine

8.20am

Noddy: Toyland Detective

8.35am

Paw Patrol

8.50am

Rusty Rivets

9.05am

Digby Dragon

9.15am

Peppa Pig

9.25am

Peppa Pig

9.35am

Mofy

9.45am

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

10.00am

Floogals

10.15am

The Wright Stuff

12.15pm

The Yorkshire Vet

1.10pm

5 News Lunchtime

1.15pm

Celebrity Big Brother

2.15pm

Home and Away

2.45pm

Neighbours

3.15pm

NCIS

4.15pm

Broken Trust

6.00pm

5 News at 5

6.30pm

Neighbours

7.00pm

Home and Away

7.30pm

5 News Tonight

8.00pm

MotoGP

9.00pm

GPs: Behind Closed Doors

8.00pm

World News Today

10.00pm

Celebrity Big Brother

8.30pm

The Boats That Built Britain

11.00pm

Make or Break?

9.00pm

Fair Isle

12.05am

Football on 5

10.00pm

In Search of Arcadia

1.35am

Criminals Caught on Camera

11.00pm

Citizen Jane

2.05am

Super Casino

12.20am

James Clerk Maxwell: The Man Who

4.10am

The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies

5.00am

Get Your Tatts Out: Kavos Ink

5.45am

House Doctor

Changed the Modern World 1.20am

The Secret Life of Waves

2.20am

Fair Isle

3.20am

In Search of Arcadia

6.10am

Divine Designs

4.20am

This is BBC Four

6.35am

Wildlife SOS

9.55am

A Place in the Sun

10.55am

A Place in the Sun

12.00pm

Four in a Bed

12.35pm

Four in a Bed

1.05pm

Four in a Bed

1.35pm

Four in a Bed

2.05pm

Four in a Bed

2.40pm

A Place in the Sun

3.40pm

A Place in the Sun

4.45pm

Time Team

5.50pm

Time Team

7.00am 7.20am 8.15am 8.45am 9.10am 10.15am 11.20am 12.25pm 1.25pm 2.30pm 5.15pm 6.20pm 7.20pm 7.30pm

6.55pm

Vet on the Hill

7.55pm

George Clarke's Amazing Spaces

8.55pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

Grand Designs

World Cup Rivalries: Brazil v Italy The Chase Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas The Saint Ironside Quincy, M.E. Minder The Professionals Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 Live Minder The Professionals Snooker v Darts Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 Live. Ireland v Australia British Superbike Championship Highlights Terminator 2: Judgment Day FYI Daily Terminator 2: Judgment Day Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami

ITV3

More 4

11.00pm

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

12.05am

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

1.05am

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

2.05am

Grand Designs

3.10am

Grand Designs

4.15am

8 Out of 10 Cats

ITV4

10.15pm 11.15pm 12.20am 12.25am 1.55am Beach 2.55am 3.00am 3.50am 4.00am

FYI Daily Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach Football's Greatest Teleshopping

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THURSDAY 10TH AUG BBC1

7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.30pm 4.15pm 5.15pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 12.15am 12.50am 1.35am 1.40am

BBC2

Breakfast Animal Park Summer Special Homes Under the Hammer Matron, Medicine and Me: 70 Years of the NHS Rip Off Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Red Rock The Code Escape to the Country Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show EastEnders World Athletics Championships 2017 BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Stacey Dooley Investigates Queer Britain Queer Britain Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

7.00am

The TV That Made Me

7.30am

Animal Park Summer Special

8.15am

Bargain Hunt

9.00am

Nadiya's British Food Adventure

9.30am

Great British Menu

10.00am

Victoria Derbyshire

12.00pm

BBC Newsroom Live

2.00pm

Two Tribes

2.30pm

A Taste of Britain

3.15pm

Coast

3.55pm

Viva Las Vegas

5.15pm

The Life of Mammals

6.15pm

Antiques Road Trip

7.00pm

World Athletics Championships 2017

9.00pm

10 Puppies and Us

10.00pm

Top of the Lake

11.00pm

World Athletics Championships 2017

11.30pm

Newsnight

12.15am

Golf

1.15am

The Sweet Makers: A Georgian Treat

2.15am

Fight Game: The McGuigans

2.45am

This is BBC Two

ITV2 7.00am 7.10am 7.35am 8.20am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.25pm 12.45pm 12.55pm 1.20pm 1.55pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.50pm 4.55pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.05pm 12.05am 12.35am 1.05am 1.35am 2.05am

Sky Sports 1

The Hot Desk Planet's Funniest Animals Vanderpump Rules The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale Coronation Street You've Been Framed! The Great Indoors The Great Indoors Guidance Third Wheel Third Wheel Below Deck Emmerdale Coronation Street You've Been Framed! The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men The Hangover Part II FYI Daily The Hangover Part II Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad!

7.00am 7.30am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 3.15pm 7.00pm 8.30pm 11.00pm 12.00am 4.30am 4.45am 5.00am 6.00am

Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Premier League Daily Transfer Centre Sky Sports Now Sky Sports Today Sky Sports Today Masterclass: Kevin Pietersen Live Women's T20 Cricket Live T20 Blast Football The Debate - Live Live Tennis: Montreal 1000 To be Announced To be Announced Through the Night Through the Night

Hollyoaks Coach Trip Made in Chelsea Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Black-Ish Black-Ish Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Black-Ish Black-Ish The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Coach Trip The Big Bang Theory Kevin Can Wait Body Fixers The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

Racing Hearts

8.45am

Cars 3: Special

9.00am

Storks

10.35am

Salt and Fire

12.15pm

Blood Father

1.55pm

The Infiltrator

4.05pm

Racing Hearts

5.50pm

Storks

7.25pm

Blood Father

9.00pm

The Infiltrator

11.10pm

Abattoir

12.55am

Alley Cats

2.50am

What We Become

ITV1 7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.40pm 12.10am 1.10am 4.00am 4.25am 6.05am

4.25am

Salt and Fire

6.15am

The Top Ten Show 2017

6.30am

War for the Planet of the Apes: Special

The Flash The Flash NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 MacGyver NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 MacGyver The Flash The Flash Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Duck Quacks Don't Echo A Premier League of Their Own Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life Modern Family Modern Family A League of Their Own Ross Kemp: Extreme World Hawaii Five-0 Brit Cops: Frontline Crime Animal 999 Animal 999 Monkey Life Monkey Life

7.00am 7.20am 7.40am 8.30am 9.35am 10.40am 11.00am 11.30am 11.55am 12.30pm 1.00pm 2.05pm 3.05pm 4.10pm 5.20pm 5.55pm 6.25pm 6.55pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 3.25am 3.30am

Judge Judy Judge Judy The Royal Heartbeat Where the Heart is Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Rising Damp You're Only Young Twice The Darling Buds of May Heartbeat The Royal The Darling Buds of May You're Only Young Twice On the Buses Rising Damp Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Endeavour Law and Order: UK Wire in the Blood Mrs Biggs Marchlands On the Buses ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

7.00am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.05pm 2.05pm 3.10pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 1.05am 2.05am 3.00am 3.55am 4.25am 5.25am 6.20am

Emmerdale - Jacob's loyalty lands him in trouble. Leyla is puzzled. Stubborn Lawrence stands his ground. Jacob has a decision to make. Megan feels conflicted. Lawrence is chastened.

Channel 5

Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons The Simpsons Channel 4 News Couples Come Dine with Me Posh Pawn Countdown The Question Jury A Place in the Sun Four in a Bed Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Animal Rescue Live: Supervet Special Princess Diana's 'Wicked' Stepmother Eden 24 Hours in A and E Get a House for Free One Born Every Minute Eden Tried and Tasted: The Ultimate Shopping List Location, Location, Location Sarah Beeny's Double Your House for Half the Money Shipping Wars

BBC 4 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm

4.20am

World News Today Top of the Pops Sword, Musket and Machine Gun: Britain's Armed History Andrew Marr's The Making of Modern Britain Wilde Top of the Pops From Andy Pandy to Zebedee: The Golden Age of Children's Television Everyday Miracles: The Genius of Sofas, Stockings and Scanners Sword, Musket and Machine Gun: Britain's Armed History This is BBC Four

9.55am

A Place in the Sun

10.55am

A Place in the Sun

12.00pm

Four in a Bed

12.35pm

Four in a Bed

1.05pm

Four in a Bed

1.35pm

Four in a Bed

2.05pm

Four in a Bed

2.40pm

A Place in the Sun

3.40pm

A Place in the Sun

4.45pm

Time Team

5.50pm

Time Team

6.55pm

Vet on the Hill

7.55pm

George Clarke's Amazing Spaces

8.55pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

Outlander

11.15pm

Princess Diana's Dresses: The Auction

12.15am

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

1.20am

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

2.20am

Outlander

3.35am

Grand Designs

10.00pm 11.00pm 12.50am 1.20am 2.20am 3.20am

ITV3

SOAP UPDATE

Eastenders - Mick and Linda are at breaking point. Carmel is stunned by Max's latest act. Cora pays a visit to Lauren.

Channel 4

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Tenable Tipping Point Cash Trapped ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale The True Cost of Parking Emmerdale James Martin's French Adventure Inside London Fire Brigade ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Schofield's South African Adventure Lion Country: Night and Day Jackpot247 The True Cost of Parking ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show

7.00am

Poppy Cat

7.10am

Puffin Rock

7.20am

Simon

7.25am

Bob the Builder

7.35am

Fireman Sam

7.50am

Thomas and Friends

8.00am

Milkshake! Bopping About

8.05am

Shimmer and Shine

8.20am

Noddy: Toyland Detective

8.35am

Paw Patrol

8.50am

Rusty Rivets

9.05am

Digby Dragon

9.15am

Peppa Pig

9.25am

Peppa Pig

9.35am

Mofy

9.45am

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

10.00am

Floogals

10.15am

The Wright Stuff

12.15pm

The Yorkshire Vet

1.10pm

5 News Lunchtime

1.15pm

Celebrity Big Brother

2.15pm

Home and Away

2.45pm

Neighbours

3.15pm

NCIS

4.15pm

Willed to Kill

6.00pm

5 News at 5

6.30pm

Neighbours

7.00pm

Home and Away

7.30pm

5 News Tonight

8.00pm

All New Traffic Cops

9.00pm

Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords

10.00pm

Celebrity Big Brother

11.00pm

Make or Break?

12.05am

Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

1.05am

Super Casino

4.10am

GPs: Behind Closed Doors

5.00am

Get Your Tatts Out: Kavos Ink

5.45am

House Doctor

6.10am

Divine Designs

6.35am

Wildlife SOS

7.00am 7.25am 8.15am 9.15am 10.20am 10.50am 11.45am 12.50pm 1.50pm 2.55pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.05pm 7.05pm 7.35pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.05pm 11.05pm 11.10pm 12.50am 1.55am 2.00am 3.20am 3.45am 4.00am

Tommy Cooper The Chase The Chase The Professionals Hogan's Heroes Cash Cowboys Minder The Professionals The Saint Ironside Quincy, M.E. Minder The Professionals Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas The Chase Silverstone Classic Casino Royale FYI Daily Casino Royale Firefox FYI Daily Firefox Hogan's Heroes ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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FRIDAY 11TH AUG BBC1 7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.30pm 4.15pm 5.15pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 11.00pm 11.25pm 11.35pm 12.05am 1.45am 1.50am

Breakfast Animal Park Summer Special Homes Under the Hammer Matron, Medicine and Me: 70 Years of the NHS Rip Off Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Red Rock The Code Escape to the Country Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Still Open All Hours EastEnders World Athletics Championships 2017 BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Not Going Out Strictly Ballroom Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

BBC2 7.00am

The TV That Made Me

7.30am

Animal Park Summer Special

8.15am

Bargain Hunt

9.00am

Gardeners' World

10.00am

Coast

10.30am

World Athletics Championships 2017

2.30pm

Two Tribes

3.00pm

A Taste of Britain

3.45pm

Father of the Bride

5.15pm

The Life of Mammals

6.15pm

Antiques Road Trip

7.00pm

Eggheads

7.30pm

World Athletics Championships 2017

9.30pm

Only Connect

10.00pm

Gardeners' World

11.00pm

World Athletics Championships 2017

11.30pm

Newsnight

12.05am

Golf

1.15am

First Snow

2.50am

Normal for Norfolk

3.20am

Fight Game: The McGuigans

3.50am

This is BBC Two

ITV2 7.00am 7.55am 8.20am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.15pm 12.25pm 1.20pm 1.55pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.50pm 4.55pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am 1.30am 2.00am 2.30am 3.25am 6.55am

The Cube Below Deck The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale Emmerdale You've Been Framed! The Great Indoors Guidance Third Wheel Third Wheel Below Deck Emmerdale Emmerdale You've Been Framed! The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men The Hangover Part III Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! Through the Keyhole Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen

The Infiltrator

9.15am

Storks

10.55am

Blood Father

12.40pm

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

3.00pm

War for the Planet of the Apes: Special

3.30pm

Racing Hearts

5.15pm

Storks

6.50pm

The Infiltrator

9.00pm

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

11.20pm

Blood Father

1.00am

Abattoir

2.50am

Salt and Fire

4.40am

What We Become

6.15am

The Top Ten Show 2017

6.30am

War for the Planet of the Apes: Special

7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.40pm 12.40am 1.35am 4.00am 4.50am

Sky Sports 1 7.00am 7.30am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 3.15pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 11.15pm 11.45pm 12.45am 4.30am 4.45am 5.00am 6.00am

Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Good Morning Sports Fans Premier League Daily Transfer Centre Sky Sports Now Sky Sports Today Sky Sports Today Johannesburg 20 Years on Live Women's T20 Cricket Premier League Kick-Off Live FNF To be Announced To be Announced Live Tennis: Montreal 1000 To be Announced To be Announced Through the Night Through the Night

Hollyoaks Coach Trip Made in Chelsea Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Black-Ish Black-Ish Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Black-Ish Black-Ish The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Coach Trip The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Bridesmaids The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

ITV1

Sky 1 7.00am 8.00am 9.00am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 5.30am 6.00am 6.30am

The Flash The Flash NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 MacGyver NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 MacGyver The Flash The Flash Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Modern Family Modern Family Zoo The Force: North East Modern Family Modern Family A League of Their Own The Force: Essex The Force: Essex Hawaii Five-0 Animal 999 Animal 999 Monkey Life Monkey Life

7.00am 7.20am 7.40am 8.30am 9.35am 10.35am 11.05am 11.30am 11.55am 12.30pm 1.00pm 2.05pm 3.05pm 4.10pm 5.20pm 5.55pm 6.25pm 6.55pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.15pm 12.15am 1.20am 2.25am 4.10am 5.00am 5.50am 6.15am 6.40am

Judge Judy Judge Judy The Royal Heartbeat Where the Heart is Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Rising Damp You're Only Young Twice The Darling Buds of May Heartbeat The Royal The Darling Buds of May You're Only Young Twice On the Buses Rising Damp Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Doc Martin The Street Law and Order: UK Wire in the Blood Wycliffe Prime Suspect Mr Selfridge Davina Mccall: Life at the Extreme On the Buses Rising Damp ITV3 Nightscreen

MOVIE PICK

Sky Movies - 9pm ROGUE ONE: A Star Wars Story

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, simply known as Rogue One, is a 2016 film directed by Gareth Edwards and produced by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, amongst many others. The screenplay, written by Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy, is based on a story by John Knoll and Gary Whitta. The film's score is composed by Michael Giacchino, marking the first live-action film in the Star Wars canon to not be scored by John Williams. It is the first film in the Star Wars Anthology Series.

Channel 4

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Tenable Tipping Point Cash Trapped ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Teach My Pet to Do That Coronation Street Benidorm ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Inside London Fire Brigade Tipping Point Jackpot247 Storage Hoarders ITV Nightscreen

7.00am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.00am 9.30am 10.05am 10.35am 11.05am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.05pm 2.05pm 3.10pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 1.00am 2.50am 3.50am 4.15am 4.40am 5.35am 6.30am

Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons The Simpsons Channel 4 News Couples Come Dine with Me Posh Pawn Countdown The Question Jury A Place in the Sun Four in a Bed Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Animal Rescue Live: Supervet Special The Last Leg Eden Rude Tube Contraband Eden Damned Damned Location, Location, Location Sarah Beeny's Double Your House for Half the Money Shipping Wars

BBC 4 8.00pm

World News Today

8.30pm

Top of the Pops

9.00pm

BBC Proms 2017

11.45pm

Queen: From Rags to Rhapsody

12.45am

Queen: The Legendary 1975 Concert

1.45am

Prince: A Purple Reign

2.45am

Top of the Pops

3.20am

The Girl From Ipanema: Brazil, Bossa Nova and the Beach

4.20am

This is BBC Four

9.55am

A Place in the Sun

10.55am

A Place in the Sun

12.00pm

Four in a Bed

12.35pm

Four in a Bed

1.05pm

Four in a Bed

1.35pm

Four in a Bed

2.05pm

Four in a Bed

2.40pm

A Place in the Sun

3.40pm

A Place in the Sun

4.45pm

Time Team

5.50pm

Time Team

6.55pm

Vet on the Hill

7.55pm

George Clarke's Amazing Spaces

8.55pm

Grand Designs

ITV3

Channel 5 7.00am

Poppy Cat

7.10am

Puffin Rock

7.20am

Simon

7.25am

Bob the Builder

7.35am

Fireman Sam

7.50am

Thomas and Friends

8.00am

Milkshake! Bopping About

8.05am

Shimmer and Shine

8.20am

Noddy: Toyland Detective

8.35am

Paw Patrol

8.50am

Rusty Rivets

9.05am

Digby Dragon

9.15am

Peppa Pig

9.25am

Peppa Pig

9.35am

Mofy

9.45am

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

10.00am

Floogals

10.15am

The Wright Stuff

12.15pm

The Yorkshire Vet

1.10pm

5 News Lunchtime

1.15pm

Celebrity Big Brother

2.15pm

Home and Away

2.45pm

Neighbours

3.15pm

NCIS

4.15pm

Jesse Stone: Night Passage

6.00pm

5 News at 5

6.30pm

Neighbours

7.00pm

Home and Away

7.30pm

5 News Tonight

8.00pm

20 Moments That Rocked the 00s

9.30pm

Celebrity Big Brother

11.00pm

Make or Break?

12.05am

Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

1.05am

Super Casino

4.10am

Celebrity Big Brother

5.20am

Criminals Caught on Camera

5.45am

House Doctor

6.10am

Divine Designs

6.35am

Wildlife SOS

7.00am 7.50am 8.20am 8.45am 9.45am 10.50am 11.55am 12.55pm 1.55pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.05pm 6.05pm 7.05pm 7.35pm 8.00pm 12.00am 1.10am 1.15am 1.55am 2.45am 3.40am 4.00am

The Chase Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas The Saint Ironside Quincy, M.E. Minder The Professionals The Saint Ironside Quincy, M.E. Minder The Professionals Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas World Series of Darts First Blood FYI Daily First Blood The Professionals Minder ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

More 4

10.00pm

Dicte - Crime Reporter

12.00am

24 Hours in A and E

1.00am

24 Hours in A and E

2.00am

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

3.00am

Grand Designs

4.05am

8 Out of 10 Cats

ITV4

SOAP UPDATE

Emmerdale - Charity encourages Megan. Jacob has regrets. Finn makes a suggestion to Emma.

Eastenders - Steven tries to regain control. Carmel gets a glimpse of Max's true colours.

Hollyoaks - Chesney's return to work proves disastrous. Rosie sets her sights on saving Mrs Banks. Reality bites for Gary. Eva acts fast to throw Aidan off the scent. Chesney masks his inner anxiety. Will Sarah see through Gary's lies?

CostaBlancaPeople 8th- 14th August 2017

SATURDAY 12TH AUG BBC1

BBC2

ITV1

7.00am

Breakfast

7.30am

Escapade in Japan

10.30am

World Athletics Championships 2017

9.00am

Little Women

1.00pm

Football Focus

11.00am

Saturday Kitchen

2.00pm

BBC News

12.30pm

Food and Drink

2.10pm

Weather

1.00pm

World Athletics Championships 2017

2.15pm

Bargain Hunt

1.30pm

Nigel and Adam's Farm Kitchen

3.15pm

Homes Under the Hammer

2.30pm

James Stewart Talking Pictures

4.15pm

Escape to the Country

3.20pm

The Philadelphia Story

5.00pm

Final Score

5.10pm

Only Connect

6.20pm

BBC News

5.40pm

Gardeners' World

6.30pm

Regional News

6.35pm

Weather

6.40pm

The Sweet Makers: A Georgian Treat

7.40pm

Iolo's Great Welsh Parks

8.10pm

BBC Proms Extra

6.40pm

Pointless

7.30pm

World Athletics Championships 2017

11.10pm

BBC News

8.50pm

Dad's Army

11.25pm

Weather

9.20pm

Alice in Wonderland

11.30pm

Match of the Day

11.00pm

Performance Live: Flood: To the Sea

1.00am

Buried

11.30pm

Golf

2.35am

Weather for the Week Ahead

1.15am

The Way

2.40am

BBC News

3.15am

This is BBC Two

ITV2 7.00am 7.10am 10.05am 12.25pm 1.55pm 2.25pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 4.35pm 5.20pm 6.20pm 6.25pm 7.05pm 8.05pm 8.10pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 10.05pm 11.45pm 12.15am 12.45am 1.15am 1.45am 2.45am 2.50am 3.55am 6.50am

The Hot Desk Emmerdale Omnibus Coronation Street Omnibus Take Me Out Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule You've Been Framed! Planet 51 FYI Daily Planet 51 Liar Liar FYI Daily Liar Liar A Bug's Life FYI Daily A Bug's Life The Amazing Spider-Man 2 FYI Daily The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! Forgetting Sarah Marshall FYI Daily Forgetting Sarah Marshall Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen

Sky Sports 1 7.00am

Through the Night

8.00am

Good Morning Sports Fans

9.00am

Good Morning Sports Fans

10.00am

Good Morning Sports Fans

11.00am

Soccer A.M.

12.30pm

Football

4.15pm

Live Super League Q8

6.15pm

Football

8.45pm

EFL Greatest Games

9.00pm

Alley Cats

8.45am

Storks

10.20am

The Infiltrator

12.30pm

Super Furry Animals

2.00pm

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

4.20pm

Blood Father

5.55pm

Storks

7.30pm

Super Furry Animals

9.00pm

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

11.20pm

The Infiltrator

1.30am

Blood Father

3.05am

Abattoir

4.50am

Racing Hearts

6.30am

Moana: Special

Live Tennis: Montreal 1000

11.00pm

Sky Sports News at Ten

12.00am

Through the Night

1.00am

Through the Night

2.00am

Through the Night

3.00am

Through the Night

4.00am

Through the Night

5.00am

Through the Night

6.00am

Through the Night

7.30am 7.55am 8.55am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.35am 12.00pm 12.35pm 1.35pm 2.05pm 2.35pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.15pm 5.50pm 6.20pm 6.50pm 7.20pm 7.50pm 8.20pm 8.50pm 11.00pm 1.25am 2.30am 3.20am 4.15am 5.10am 5.35am

The Goldbergs Couples Come Dine with Me Couples Come Dine with Me Coach Trip Coach Trip Coach Trip Coach Trip Coach Trip Made in Chelsea How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Night at the Museum The Host Gogglebox Gogglebox Rude Tube Tattoo Fixers How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

7.00am 7.10am 7.20am 7.30am 7.35am 7.45am 8.00am 8.05am 8.15am 8.25am 8.40am 9.00am 9.25am 9.30am 10.25am 11.20am 12.20pm 1.15pm 1.25pm 2.10pm 4.10pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.05pm 7.15pm 8.15pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 2.00am 4.00am

Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids Sooty Share a Story Dino Dan: Trek's Adventures Dino Dan: Trek's Adventures Oddbods The Oddbods Show Super 4 Mr. Bean Mr. Bean Thunderbirds are Go ITV News Weekend The Home Game Gok's Lunchbox 1000 Heartbeats ITV News Catchphrase Midsomer Murders Uncle Buck Little Big Shots USA Regional News and Weather ITV News You've Been Framed! Catchphrase Joanna Lumley: Elvis and Me The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song ITV News Tomorrow Never Dies Jackpot247 The Hungry Sailors

Sky 1 7.00am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 12.30pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 1.30am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 5.30am

Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew The Dog Whisperer Duck Quacks Don't Echo F1 Show Premier League Prediction Show Premier League Preview Show Soccer A.M. What's Up David Attenborough's Natural History History Museum Alive The Dog Whisperer The Dog Whisperer It's Me or the Dog It's Me or the Dog Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons A Premier League of Their Own Groundhog Day Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud A League of Their Own A League of Their Own Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life Most Daring Most Daring RSPCA Animal Rescue RSPCA Animal Rescue

7.00am

Murder, She Wrote

7.50am

Murder, She Wrote

8.50am

Murder, She Wrote

9.50am

The Darling Buds of May

10.55am

Columbo

12.55pm

Carry on Cruising

1.55pm

FYI Daily

2.00pm

Carry on Cruising

2.50pm

Wycliffe

4.00pm

Lewis

5.55pm

Housewife 49

8.00pm

Agatha Christie's Marple

10.00pm

Foyle's War

12.00am

Law and Order: UK

1.00am

Law and Order: UK

2.00am

Law and Order: UK

2.55am

Rising Damp

3.20am

ITV3 Nightscreen

3.30am

Teleshopping

MOVIE PICK

Alice is of marriageable age, but not inclination, when a tree root trip transports her to Wonderland, where she is greeted by creatures who seem to know her. However, she has precious little recollection of them, even though lives depend on her triumphing over the Red Queen and the fearsome Jabberwock.

Channel 4 7.10am 7.40am 8.05am 8.35am 9.00am 9.25am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.25am 11.50am 12.25pm 12.55pm 1.50pm 2.20pm 2.55pm 3.25pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.35pm 6.35pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 12.15am 2.10am 3.05am 4.00am 6.05am

BBC 4

Director: Tim Burton Writers: Linda Woolverton (screenplay), Lewis Carroll (books) Stars: Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter

7.00am

Poppy Cat

7.10am

Little Princess

7.25am

The Mr. Men Show

7.35am

Milkshake Monkey

7.40am

Milkshake! Bopping About

7.45am

Simon

7.50am

Peppa Pig

7.55am

Wissper

8.05am

Paw Patrol

8.15am

Bob the Builder

8.30am

Fireman Sam

8.40am

Olly the Little White Van

8.45am

Olly the Little White Van

8.50am

Paw Patrol

9.10am

Blaze and the Monster Machines

9.35am

Noddy: Toyland Detective

9.55am

Floogals

10.10am

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

10.25am

Shimmer and Shine

10.40am

Digby Dragon

10.55am

Peppa Pig

11.05am

Peppa Pig

11.10am

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

11.30am

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

11.50am

Budgies Make You Laugh Out Loud

12.50pm

Police Interceptors

1.50pm

Police Interceptors

2.50pm

Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun

3.45pm

Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun

4.45pm

Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords

5.40pm

Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords

6.40pm

The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door

7.35pm

The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door

8.30pm

The Adele Story

9.55pm

5 News Weekend

10.00pm

Football on 5

11.00pm

Football on 5

8.00pm

The Brain with David Eagleman

9.00pm

Britain's Treasure Islands

10.00pm

I Know Who You are

11.20pm

I Know Who You are

11.30pm

Celebrity Big Brother

12.40am

Top of the Pops

12.30am

Lip Sync Battle UK

1.10am

Top of the Pops

1.00am

Super Casino

1.40am

How Quizzing Got Cool: Tv's Brains of

4.10am

Cat. 8

Britain

5.40am

Lip Sync Battle UK

2.40am

How to Make a Number One Record

6.05am

Great Scientists

3.40am

Britain's Treasure Islands

6.35am

Wildlife SOS

9.55am 10.25am 11.25am 12.30pm 1.35pm 2.35pm 3.40pm 4.15pm 4.50pm 5.20pm 5.50pm 6.25pm 6.55pm 7.25pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.50pm 12.55am 1.55am 2.30am 3.00am 4.05am

River Cottage Bites A Place in the Sun A Place in the Sun A Place in the Sun A Place in the Sun The Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed The Royal House of Windsor Diana 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Father Ted Father Ted 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 8 Out of 10 Cats

7.00am 7.05am 7.55am 8.55am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm

Nijinsky's Triple Crown The Professionals Motorsport UK The Classic Car Show ITV Racing: The Opening Show Silverstone Classic Brdc British F3 Championship Highlights Storage Wars ITV Racing: Live From Ascot The Man From the Alamo FYI Daily The Man From the Alamo World Cup Rivalries: England v Argentina Storage Wars World Series of Darts Lock Up FYI Daily Lock Up Ironside Tommy Cooper ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

ITV3

ALICE IN WONDERLAND 9.20pm - BBC2

Adventure and Trail Running: UK Challenge Mobil 1 The Grid Motorsport Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons The Simpsons Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Big House, Little House Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it Channel 4 News Britain at Low Tide Paul O'Grady's Hollywood Red 2 Let's be Cops Eden The Last Leg Hollyoaks Omnibus Sarah Beeny's Double Your House for Half the Money

Channel 5

More 4

ITV4

1.00pm 1.30pm 5.30pm 6.30pm 6.35pm 7.10pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 12.00am 1.05am 1.10am 2.15am 3.20am 3.45am 4.00am

CostaBlancaPeople 8th- 14th August 2017

SUNDAY 13TH AUG BBC1 7.00am 8.25am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.10pm 2.15pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.35pm 6.50pm 6.55pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 11.20pm 11.25pm 11.30pm 12.30am 1.15am 1.20am

Breakfast Match of the Day BBC News Sunday Morning Live Homes Under the Hammer Bargain Hunt BBC News Weather for the Week Ahead Wanted Down Under Escape to the Continent Flog It! Super Small Animals Songs of Praise BBC News Regional News Weather Countryfile Fake or Fortune? World Athletics Championships 2017 BBC News Regional News Weather Match of the Day 2 Brendan Foster: A Life in Athletics Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

BBC2 7.20am

A to Z of TV Gardening

8.05am

The Instant Gardener

8.50am

Gardeners' World

9.50am

Countryfile

10.45am

Saturday Kitchen Best Bites

12.15pm

Nadiya's British Food Adventure

12.45pm

Lorraine's Fast Fresh and Easy Food

1.15pm

MOTD2 Extra

2.00pm

World Athletics Championships 2017

5.30pm

Britain's Ancient Capital : Secrets of

Orkney 6.30pm

Challenge 7.30pm

World Athletics Championships 2017

9.00pm

Secrets of Silicon Valley

10.00pm

North Korea: Murder in the Family

11.00pm

Golf

1.15am

The Body

3.00am

Countryfile

3.55am

Holby City

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Bad ‘joke’ costs Spanish consul Tourist spending up his Washington job When Spain’s consul in Washington decided to mock the distinctive accent of Spaniards from the southern region

what she did, trying to be Letizia’s equal. It’s clear she knows nothing about protocol, what with her being

of Andalusia and their supposed mangling of the Spanish language on his Facebook page, he clearly had no idea of the hot water into which he was wading. Enrique Sardá Valls has been sacked after a post referring to a recent incident when Susana Díaz, the head of the regional government of Andalusia, wore a similar dress to Queen Letizia at an event they both attended. Sardá Valls wrote the message in what might be described as codAndalusian, pronouncing s as a th sound, as well as inverting r with l. The message translates something like: “Torrid summer. What about that Susi’s bad taste and manners. Look

one of the people and a left-winger. She’s left us Andalusians looking terrible. Resignation now.” In the English-speaking world, this might be akin to a member of the Washington elite parodying a US politician from the deep south, or in Britain, a Westminster mandarin mocking an MP from the West Country. Sardá told EL PAÍS he thought the decision by the Spanish Foreign Affairs Ministry, the first sacking since Alfonso Dastis took over in November, was “disproportionate,” but accepted that it put his boss in a “difficult position.” He claimed the post was a “joke” that should be seen in the context of the social networks and freedom of expression and that there was no

malice intended, reports Joan Faus from Washington. In a 2016 interview, Sardá, a Catalan, addressed the issue of independence in his homeland and the linguistic and territorial strains they have produced in Spain: “I have lived in Madrid, and to be constantly reminded that one has a Catalan accent is particularly irritating, and that is without going into the question of calls for boycotts [of Catalan products], petitions, rejection and anti-Catalan sentiments. These hurt the feelings of Catalans and we don’t understand it.” The deputy leader of the regional government of Andalusia, Manuel Jiménez Barrios, spoke with Foreign Minister Dastis by phone, asking for a “public rectification” from the consul. Dastis, who is from Jerez, in Andalusia, said he had no knowledge of the incident, and was “surprised,” but distanced himself from the comments, said Jiménez Barrios, adding that Sardá’s comments were not worthy of a public official. “The comments descend into the worst clichés about this land and show a lack of respect toward Andalusia and its premier that completely discredit their author,” Jiménez Barrios told Spanish news agency EFE. Susana Díaz tweeted that she was “proud to be Andalusian,” and of her “Andalusian accent” Sardá is not the only high-profile Spaniard to reveal his prejudices toward Andalusia.

The total amount spent by foreign tourists visiting Spain reached 37.217 billion € during the first half of this year, some 14.8 percent more than for the same six months in 2016 - according to the National Statistics Institute. In June, the total foreign tourist spend reached 8.982 billion €, a comparable increase of 14.8 percent The average spend per tourist in June was 1,065 € an annual increase of 2.9 percent, while the average daily spend reached 143 €, up 4.9 percent on June 2016

The average duration for international tourists was 7.5 days in the fourth month of the year, supposing a fall of 0.1 day respect to the average in the same month last year. Biggest spenders are the British with 7.548 billion €, up 13.7 percent and 20.3 percent of all foreign tourism spending in Spain. Despite Brexit the average spend per British visitor was up 4.5 percent to reach 884 €, and the daily spend was also up by 8 percent to an average of 123 €

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Craft fair returns to Hondón de las Nieves grape syrup and pieces of pumpkin. You can try Arab food and delicacies in the tea tent or have a sweet or savoury pancake made while you watch. Quite a few local people participate in the fair and a group of local youngsters runs a tavern. A talented juggler will jump around on stilts, make jokes with the public and close the fair both evenings with a fire show. The fair is organised by Amata, the regional craft association that has spent the last 20 years organising the few real craft On 11th and 12th August Hondón de las Nieves will host its fifth original arts and crafts fair. Between twenty and thirty craft people are expected and not only will they show (and sell) what they have made, visitors can also watch them at work, ask questions on techniques, tools and materials. There will be people working with leather, wood and paper, people modelling clay, painting or making macramé and jewellery, and the potter is offering people the opportunity to turn their own little bowl on his wheel. There will also be workshops for children and a few stalls with traditional delicacies: Felipe sells pan de higos, made of dried figs and almonds and will show you how arrop i tallaetes is made, a Valencian speciality made of

markets to be found in this part of Spain. Amata insists on that everything on the stalls has to be made by hand and by the person actually on the stall. This fair has the reputation as the place to go when you are looking for original work and want to buy it directly from the maker - and for a reasonable price. This year the fair is held during the fiestas of the Virgen de las Nieves, which are held every other

year, because Hondón shares its patron saint with the neighbouring village Aspe. On Saturday, at the end of the fair, the famous Correfocs (Fire run) is held - at midnight a group of people, dressed as devils and other fantastic characters will run, jump and dance around a big float that drives slowly through the streets of the village, while setting off all sorts of fireworks, a spectacular and above all a noisy - event that attracts hordes of people to the village. The Craft Fair will be held in quieter moments on both Friday 11th and Saturday 12th August at 7pm and stays open till midnight. Hondón lies not far from Elche, Crevillente and Novelda; to get there from the Coast, take the Aspe exit on the A7 and in Aspe itself follow the signs for Crevillente and Hondón de las Nieves. For more information in English, call 639 979 678. Pictures of last year's market can be viewed at http://www.amata.es/Hondon1.h tml.

Abandoned kittens Battle against domestic violence The Spanish government has agreed 200 measures and an investment of €1 billion towards the battle against domestic violence. Statistically, violent crime in Spain is among the lowest in the world, but the majority of it happens behind closed doors – in fact, so far this year, 31 women have been murdered by their current or former husbands or boyfriends, double the figure for the whole of 2016. And that does not include men or women killed by partners or spouses of the same sex, men murdered by their wives or girlfriends, or violent deaths of parents, siblings or offspring. This said, figures show that the overwhelming majority of domestic violence victims – or at least, those who report their ordeal or whose trauma is discovered when it has cost them their lives – continue to be women, and their perpetrators continue to be men. Opposition parties within the government consider the financial investment, of €200 million per year for the next five years, to be ‘acceptable’ and a ‘substantial improvement’ on the initial proposal of €6 million over the same period, or €1.2m per annum.

Some of the measures due for discussion include restructuring social services and the assistance given to victims who are brave enough to come forward. This means the criteria for all-round help will be relaxed – until now,

many victims were denied attention unless they were in possession of a restraining order against their aggressor, which can take months to obtain and the wait can be fatal. A few of the recent fatal victims had applied for such an injunction and had it denied by a judge. Jurisdiction for handling domestic violence cases will be placed with local authorities, since they are closer to the problem and will be able to design the necessary specialist, urgent and multi-disciplinary approaches. The overall aim is that those who report their ordeal can be taken immediately to a safe haven along with their children if they have

any, and without having to worry about supporting themselves financially in the meantime. Many victims who do not speak out continue to tolerate abuse because they either have no income of their own, or do not earn enough to feed themselves and their children without their aggressor's salary. Steps due to be taken are also likely to cover custody and access, given that women's associations in Spain have alerted of violent men being allowed to see their children unsupervised or even live with them – situations that have, in a few cases, led to wife-beaters harming or killing the youngsters, often to 'get back at' the children's mothers for leaving the relationship. Social services have also been working closely with schools to teach children from a very young age that it is not acceptable to use violence against partners, nor to subject them to excessive control and invasion of privacy – such as constantly checking their emails and text messages and demanding to know where they are at all times – and to stress to youngsters that if they do suffer any behaviour that makes them uncomfortable, they should tell someone straight away.

Local animal rescue charity APAH has asked us to help highlight the enormous problem that APAH and other animal charities are facing given the deluge of abandoned kittens. Litters of kittens are being dumped at the Cattery, on the doorstep of the Charity Shop and even brought into the shop in boxes and just left for volunteers to find. The latest incident was last Tuesday when someone put a Supermarket shopping basket containing five, four week old kittens over the Cattery fence. They were terrified, dehydrated, starving and their fur had been burnt by contact with a caustic substance. The local animal charities are overwhelmed with the number of kittens that are being dumped. No-one stops to consider the implications, both financial and practical of expecting charities to keep on finding the space and the money to care for litter after litter of kittens. There is never an attempt made to donate money towards the cost of caring for the kittens. The food bill and veterinary care alone is a severe strain on charities, which already have a Cattery full of cats to care for. An APAH spokesperson said: “There is simply not enough money, space or volunteers to

deal with the problem, but the kittens just keep on coming. If a charity was to turn away kittens, or have them put to sleep, the backlash from members of the public would be enormous, and yet people think that it's perfectly acceptable to dump

them, that charities the have limitless space and money to keep taking them in. “One of the commonest terms used is 'it's only one', and surely you have room for one more. When you have taken twenty or more calls in a day, that 'one more' becomes twenty or thirty. Four calls taken in a day with litters

ranging from four to eight, can mean sixteen to thirty two kittens, and that's in an average day.” No charity wants to have to refuse help, but with the best will in the World, full has to be full. You cannot just keep squeezing more and more cats and kittens into a space and expect it to be okay. The cats already in the charity’s care begin to suffer, and that cannot be allowed to happen. So unfortunately, people's request for help is sadly refused. Unfortunately, the next step is often to dump the kittens somewhere and just walk away. Solution Adult cats both domestic and feral have to be neutered. According to the charities this is the only way this escalating problem is going to stop. Cat owners themselves are responsible for the level of breeding that goes on and responsible owners will do the right thing, but unfortunately some do not. It is not easy to control the level of feral cats, but many charities are willing to work with communities to try to keep the numbers down by helping trap feral adult cats. If members of communities work together to collect the money needed, charities would be able to help them keep the cat population down.

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ot or what!? Not only is the heat of the sun at full blast but so is the entertainment available around the region. This is the one time of the year that being an act and having to get “suited and booted” is a very uncomfortable experience. Spare them a thought while you are sipping your icy drink and maybe get them one too. I am sure they will appreciate it.

I have been a busy bee myself. With so many venues on my books I have updated my website to show the locations of the venues listed. You will find maps on the alphabetically listed link on www.lrshows.com under the venue location tab. There is a full week of entertainment in all areas, starting on Tuesday with sexy rock god Curtis coming to Entre Naranjos for the first time at The Orange Bar. Over in Lo Crispin Justin Sane will be making everyone laugh and sing at La Bodegueta. With Rock n Roll being one of the most popular genres, my mate Johnny Scott is hot to rock all over the Costa this week. On Wednesday he will be at Playa Flamenca’s Pablo’s International, Thursday Boston Tavern in Torrreblanca, Friday he goes down to Mil Palmeras at the lovely Olympia Pool and Gardens. Saturday he is right by the beach at Gallego Playa in El Piñet and finally on Sunday it’s over to Mickey’s Bar in Entre Naranjos. Phew! If you like a great bar, you really should get yourself to Rogers in Gran Alacant. Not only is it clean and modern, but Roger the host was born to run a bar. He has superb entertainment and some lush cocktails to tickle your fancy. This week DJ Veg will be hosting the karaoke on Wednesday followed on Friday by the amazing Tina Turner Tribute show by Benidorm Tina. Not only does she sound like the diva but she also moves like her. There will be some “Steamy Windows” at Rogers that night! If you can’t get to Gran Alacant on Friday, Benidorm Tina will also be appearing on September 16th at Camping Florantilles in San Miguel with the gorgeous George Michael Tribute. This one off show is the last chance to see him before he jets off on his Australian tour. Details of the show are on the website, or contact me.

Tues 8th August

Orange Bar, Entre Naranjos – Curtis - 9pm Boston Tavern, Torreblanca – Steve The Entertainer – 8.45pm M.J’s, Quesada – Richie Alexander – 9pm La Bodegueta, Lo Crispin – Justin Sane, Comedy Vocals – 9pm YOLO, Cabo Roig strip – David John Williams – Rod Stewart Show – 10pm La Marina Sports Complex – Diverse Duo – 9pm Olympia Pool and Gardens, Mil Palmeras – Lady Jazz – 8.30pm Abbey Tavern, La Florida – Twobacks – 9pm Villamartin Plaza – DJ Snoopy – 9pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Jim McMail – 9pm

Weds 9th August

Rogers, Masa Square, Gran Alacant – DJ Veg Karaoke party – 10pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Johnny Scott – 8pm The Local, La Florida – Richie Alexander – 6pm Georgiou’s Café Bar, Blue Lagoon – Duncan Disorderly – 9pm Leaf’s, Lo Marabu – Juanjo – 4pm Bar Piscina, Lago Jardin - Soul Sounds With Brian – 9pm Camping Florantilles, San Miguel – Poolside Jam with Chloe Leigh – 2.30pm La Marina Sports Complex – Paula Molina – 9pm Bamboo Lounge, Entre Naranjas – The Big Jam – 5pm Abbey Tavern, La Florida – Steve Clark – 9pm Villamartin Plaza – Flashback – 9pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Benidorm’s Fusion Show Skybar, Hotel Meridional, Guardamar – Flamenco Show – 10.30pm Jukebox Bar, CC Eden, Guardamar – Ian Deverall Cabaroke – 9pm

Thurs 10th August

Boston Tavern, Torreblanca – Johnny Scott – 8.45pm Tradewinds, La Fuente – Emily Hullman – 10pm YOLO, Cabo Roig Strip – Richie Alexander – 10pm The Local, La Florida – Dougie Monroe – 9pm Leaf’s, Lo Marabu – Raymond – 7pm Abbey Tavern, La Florida – Magic of the King – 9pm Villamartin Plaza – The Geckos – 9pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Abba Elite 9pm/ Stevie Spit – 11.30pm

Sat 12th August

Timeout Sports Bar, San Javier – Diana Ross Show with Celena Deans – 9.15pm La Gasolinera, Busot – Phil Collins Tribute Show with Rob Lewis – 9pm La Bodegueta, Lo Crispin – Curtis – UK top guitar/vocalist – 9pm The Club, Quesada – Kev Moore Reggae Party – 7.30pm Boston Tavern, Torreblanca – Dave Mcleod – 8.30pm Maggie O’Briens, Campoverde – Chris Packett sexy sax – 9pm La Pedrera, Bigastro – Sharni diva songbook – 9pm Gallago Beach, Pinet – Johnny Scott – 9pm Bar Piscina, Lago Jardin - Soul Sounds With Brian – 9pm The Local, La Florida – Richie Alexander – 9pm La Marina Sports Complex – Duo Montana – 9pm The Abbey, La Florida – Deja Neilsen – 10pm Eduardo’s Restaurant, Villamartin Plaza – David John Williams – 8.30pm Leaf’s, Lo Marabu – Bella Luna plus BBQ – 9.30pm The Lounge, La Marina – Chloe Leigh – 9pm Abbey Tavern, La Florida – Deja Neilsen – 9pm Chemies, Villamartin Plaza – Paul Allen – 9.30pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Nick Gold – 9pm

Sun 13th August

Condado Fiesta, Murcia – Tina Turner show – 9.30pm Camping Florantilles, San Miguel – Pavarotti show with Paul Michael – 9pm New Yorks, Lo Santiago, Murcia – Kev Moore Reggae Party – 5pm El Nuevo Valle, Hondon de Los Frailles – Curtis – 9pm Olympia Pool and Gardens, Mil Palmeras – Ricky Patton – 8.30pm Panache Restaurant, Cabo Roig – Saxy Johan – 7.30pm Stray Sod, La Zenia – Michael Jackson Dance plus Gypsy Kings – 8pm Mickey’s Inn, Entre Naranjos – Johnny Scott – 9pm Fairways, Villamartin Plaza – Richie Alexander – 9.30pm La Marina Sports Complex – Woody – 8.30pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Deja Nielsen – 9pm Sports Bar, Playa Flamenca – Chloe Leigh as Cher – 9.30pm Abbey Tavern, La Florida – Gran Flamenco Show – 9pm Chemies, Villamartin Plaza – Flashback – 9.30pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Pat Coyne – 9pm

Fri 11th August

Olympia pool and Gardens, Mil Palmeras – Johnny Scott – 9pm El Rey, Balsicas – Diana Ross show with Celena Deans – 9pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Steve The Entertainer – 9pm Plaza 39, La Marina – Rob Sweeney – 8.30pm Chemies, Villamartin Plaza – Rob Lewis, Phil Collins and motown show – 9.30pm The Med, El Raso – Carla Stone – 8pm Rogers, Masa Square, Gran Alacant – Benidorm Tina Turner Show – 9pm Orange Bar, Entre Naranjos – Trev B – 9pm Baby Owl, La Finca Golf – Benidorm’s Zodiac Duo – 9pm Hermanos, Playa Flamenca CC – Greg Bannis – 10pm El Balons Tapas Bar, Los Balcones – Soul Sounds With Brian – 9pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Richie Alexander – 9pm Restaurante Christopher, Mar Azul, Torrevieja – Celena Deans – 9pm La Marina Sports Complex – Bella Luna – 9pm Leaf’s, Lo Marabu – Justin Sane - 8.30pm – 14 Euro inc 3 course meal Final Whistle, La Marina – Chloe Leigh – 9pm Abbey Tavern, La Florida – Juan Angel – 9pm Bamboo Lounge, Entre Naranjos – Maria O’Hara – 9pm La Zenia Boulevard – Queen Tribute Keeng – 8pm

Mon 14th August

Pilar de la Horadada – “Luna de Agosto” Summer Music Festival – 10pm Tradewinds, La Fuente – Richie Alexander – 9pm The Local, La Florida – Rod Stewart Tribute – 9.30pm Leaf’s, Lo Marabu – Lynden B Karaoke – 4pm Bar Kenz, San Luis – Samantha Curtis – 8.30pm Abbey Tavern, La Florida – Magic of the King – 9pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Abba Elite – 9pm

As always, if you would like your events listed, please email me full details in plenty of time to:letsrockshowslive@gmail.com. Venues needing acts can ﬁnd me all over Facebook (bit of an addict ha, ha) or go to my website www.lrshows.com or call the hotline on 634 332 354

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CROSSWORD

sudoku

logic puzzle Logic puzzles require the solver to deduce the relationships between different people, places and things based on a limited number of clues given in the puzzle.

quick ACROSS 1. Saturate (6) 4. Gift (6) 9. Topic (7-6) 10. Backslide (7) 11. Cherish (5) 12. Very short time (5) 14. Vapour (5) 18. Pale (5)

19. Passage (7) 21. Exaggeration (13) 22. Preferably (6) 23. Idle talk (6)

5. Opposed to (7) 6. Hospitality (13) 7. Butt (6) 8. Scatter (5) 13. Artfulness (7) 15. Courage (6) 16. Fragment (5) 17. Joyous (6) 20. Ring (5)

DOWN 1. Abandon (6) 2. Decoration (13) 3. Crawl (5)

cryptic

DOWN 1. Decreased? (6) 2. Before emotional feelings produce forebodings (13) 3. By the sound of it, remained sober (5) 5. Annoyed when social status took

precedence (7) 6. Decoration to make the soldiers angry! (8,5) 7. Maxim holding forth (6) 8. Takes care of intellects (5) 13. To end up in a crowd shows deranged condition (7) 15. Ideal place for Sir Thomas More (6) 16. Governor of Pennsylvania has changed (5) 17. See 20 Down 20 & 17Dn. Neither you nor I (5,6)

SOLUTIONS 696 Across: 1 Schoolmaster; 7 Dress; 8 Urged; 9 Apt; 10 Dismantle; 11 Bereft; 12 Midget; 15 Labyrinth; 17 Opt; 18 Slain; 19 Ambit; 21 Indebtedness. Down: 1 Somnambulist; 2 Ode; 3 Misuse; 4 Squeamish; 5 Eight; 6 Adventitious; 7 Deter; 10 Deference; 13 Ghost; 14 Infant; 16 Brain; 20 Bad. CRYPTIC Across: 1 Protest march; 7 Rally; 8 Level; 9 Imp; 10 Aunt Sally; 11 Ordeal; 12 Boston; 15 Filled out; 17 Elf; 18 Coypu; 19 Grant; 21 All to the good. Down: 1 Public office; 2 Eel; 3 Trying; 4 All is lost; 5 Cavil; 6 Playing-field; 7 Rapid; 10 As a result; 13 Treat; 14 Sought; 16 Loyal; 20 Awe.

Solution for Logic Puzzle Blake

12 minutes

Anita

10 minutes

Virgil

8 minutes

Dominic

6 minutes

North Peel Grey Pitt Blair

D CA AB-

Sudoku Solution

Perry

1. The student who got the D spoke for a somewhat longer time than the student who gave the presentation on P.M. Peel.. 2. Of the presenter who spoke for 12 minutes and the student who got the B-, one talked about P.M. Blair and the other was Blake.. 3. Anita was either the presenter who got the A or the presenter who gave the presentation on P.M. Blair.. 4. Of the student who got the A and the student who gave the presentation on P.M. North, one was Perry and the other spoke for 10 minutes.. 5. Of the presenter who got the A- and the student who spoke for 12 minutes, one talked about P.M. Peel and the other was Virgil.. 6. Dominic didn't talk about P.M. Peel.. 7. The student who gave the presentation on P.M. Pitt spoke 2 minutes more than Dominic.. 8. The student who got the A spoke 2 minutes more than the presenter who gave the presentation on P.M. Pitt..

19. The object is to make it clear (7) 21. Furniture removers (13) 22. Supply help for a ship before it's wrecked (6) 23. No team backed an inventive character (6)

14 minutes

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

ACROSS 1. It's levied when I'm getting the job (6) 4. Being of no fixed abode, they make a racket in back-street (6) 9. How the theatre is used? (13) 10. Fellows embroiled in shocking deed corrected (7) 11. South American type used in Cicero (5) 12. Small fragments to be found in a manuscript (5) 14. Embellish a sunrise, we hear (5) 18. Put a watch on (5)

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Never shake your nail varnish bottles When you’re about to paint your nails, you no doubt give the bottle of polish a little shake to wake the formula up and coat the brush. It’s normal, right? Well, according to nail experts it could be completely ruining your mani. Turns out doing so can make even the best nail polish look rubbish. Shaking the bottle ‘traps the air inside, which creates those tiny pockets of air. Bubbles can also form when you shove the brush back into the bottle, so never pump the brush in and out the neck. The air bubbles can sometimes transfer onto your nails, which means that the polish chips much more easily. And there’s nothing more annoying than chipping your freshly painted mani just a couple of days in. The solution? Roll your bottle of nail varnish between your hands, rather than shaking it, to coat the brush, like you’re rolling out playdough.

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Spain blasted over migrants A damning report by Human Rights Watch has blasted Spain’s treatment of migrants. The study, published recently, claims asylum seekers and other migrants arriving by sea to Spanish shores are held in poor conditions and ‘face obstacles in applying for asylum’. “They are held for days in dark, dank cells in police stations and almost certainly will then automatically be placed in longer-term immigration detention facilities pending deportation that may never happen,” the report reads.

Malaga’s facilities in particular, according to the report, have substandard conditions. “Málaga’s central police station has underground jail cells, which are in particularly poor condition,” it reads. “There is no natural light or ventilation, and during the visit the stench in the enclosed, dank space was overpowering… these cells are wholly unsuitable for even short periods.” Additionally, in Almeria, Motril and Malaga, the human rights body said they found authorities to be actively discouraging

applications for asylum. “Migrants detained told Human Rights Watch that they did not have individual meetings with a lawyer in police custody and were given little or no information about applying for asylum,” it claims. “Human Rights Watch has documented in the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla what appears to be a policy to discourage asylum applications. Despite a significant increase in asylum applications in Spain over the past few years, in 2016 the country

Sweeteners increase weight, study finds The scientific evidence against artificial sweeteners continues to grow, with numerous studies having been published in recent years. Now, a new literature review from the Canadian Medical Association Journal has found that the consumption of one or more product containing sweeteners such as aspartame or sucralose may lead to weight gain, obesity and hypertension, as well as a greater risk of heart attack or diabetes type 2. The review looked at 37 studies following a total of 400,000 people for an average of 10 years, with seven of these being scientifically robust randomized control trials. Interestingly, it found that sweeteners could halt weight gain and even lead to weight loss in the short term. However, long-term use can increase weight. In other words, while the use of sweeteners may initially appear to help with weight loss, using sweeteners such as aspartame and sucralose as a sugar substitute in so-called low-fat diets can have the opposite effect. In a section looking at how to interpret

the results of their review, the researchers also note that only two of the studies they looked at showed that sweeteners helped people lose weight in the long term. Both of these were financed by the food industry. “I think there’s an assumption that when there are zero calories, there is zero harm,” study author Meghan Azad told Time magazine. “This research has made me appreciate that there’s more to it than calories alone.” “Caution is warranted until the longterm health effects of artificial sweeteners are fully characterized,” said Azad in a press release. “Given the widespread and increasing use of artificial sweeteners and the current epidemic of obesity and related diseases, more research is needed to determine the long-term risks and benefits of these products,” Azad added. Aspartame, known as E591 in Europe, can be

found in everything from chewing gum and breath mints, to yogurt, cereals, ice creams, sodas and even medication. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has carried out a study on the health effects of aspartame and a further routine review was due to be carried out in 2020. But that was brought forward after a slew of studies suggested sweeteners may have negative health effects or even cause cancer. However, the EFSA found that aspartame does not pose any risks to health if the daily allowance of 40 milligrams is adhered to.

received just 1.3% of all new applications filed in the 28 EU member states, and has a low per capita rate. “Within the permitted 72 hours of detention, the police must fingerprint and interview all migrants, issue a return order, and take the migrants before a judge to confirm or dismiss the order and to make a custody decision. At these hearings in Motril and Almería, judges routinely conduct group interviews, including via teleconferencing, asking detained migrants pro forma

questions before sending virtually all adults to immigration detention pending deportation. “Detention for the purpose of deportation should only be ordered where there is a likelihood that deportation can and will be carried out reasonably promptly, with due diligence. However, according to the Defensor del Pueblo, Spain’s human rights institute, only 29% of those detained in these facilities in 2016 were actually deported that year.”

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How to treat summer's most common ailments – from sunburn to sweating Even for those of us that live in Spain the soaring temperatures and long awaited summer can be blighted by illnesses caused by the heat, food, and the environment. Added to that many of us plan exotic holidays away from the Iberian Peninsula that offer a time for relaxation and rest, and occupy our thoughts for many months prior to takeoff. However, these longed for breaks can also be marred by summer ailments. Here the Costa Blanca People takes a look at some of the most common ailments, and how best to alleviate them, so that you can have a hassle-free summer or summer holiday. PROBLEM: Sunburn

misery not to mention the links to skin cancer. Solution: In the case of sunburn, prevention is better than cure, but if you do end up with sunburn there are some things you can do to reduce damage. Applying Aloe Vera gel will help to cool and soothe the skin. It's important to keep fluids up by drinking plenty of water to help avoid dehydration. Increasing anti-oxidants in the diet such as vitamin E from nuts and seeds, beta-carotene from orange coloured vegetables and lycopene from tomatoes can all help to reduce free-radicals produced from UV exposure. Fish oil has also been shown to inhibit damage caused by UV light and inflammation in the skin. So, making the most of the local oily fish whilst on holiday could be ideal for helping reduce the damaging effects of the sun, if you're not keen on the taste of fish, taking a high-quality fish oil supplement away with you could be useful.

Heatstroke is where the body is no longer able to cool itself and a person's body temperature becomes dangerously high. This is caused by prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Symptoms can include sickness, shaking, severe headache and palpitations. To prevent sun stroke drink plenty of fluids. Keep out of the sun between 1pm and 4pm and always cover the head and face with a hat, parasol or sunshade. Solution: Wet the skin and lie in an airconditioned room or take a cool bath. Apply ice packs to neck, armpits and groin. Drink sports rehydration drinks or cold fruit juice. PROBLEM: Excessive Sweating

PROBLEM: Heat Stroke However careful you are, it can be really difficult to make it through the summer without a touch of sun burn. Characterised by red, inflamed patches of skin, sunburn can be sore up, and depending upon severity, can blister and peel. Although we all know we should slather on factor duffle coat and not ger over-exposed to the sun, we have all over indulged at one time or another. Sunburn can be painful and make your summer a

Sweating is our body's natural way of keeping us cool. Unfortunately, some people suffer with excessive sweating due to hormone imbalances, anxiety or medications. Often, the heat will further exacerbate their symptoms. Solution: Ideally, it's best to wear loose, light, natural fibres and look for the shade during the hottest part of the day. Cooling down with showers, dips in the pool or sea or using a water spritzer would be more advisable than trying to actually stop the sweating with antiperspirants. Keeping hydrated by drinking at least two litres of water is important. Trying to stay relaxed should also help to keep hormones balanced and reduce anxiety. PROBLEM: Prickly Heat

rather than suddenly shocking it with 30 degree heat and sunlight. PROBLEM: Travellers' Tummy

In a study in 2010 among 2800 foreign travellers, 962 had Travellers' diarrhoea, resulting in an attack rate of 34.4 percent. Most cases are caused by consuming contaminated drinking water, liquid, or food. Local strains of bacteria may cause problems to travellers due to a lack of antibodies to these strains in their immune systems. Common symptoms include vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. Chronic diarrhoea can also lead to dehydration. Try and avoid ice cubes in drinks as they are often made from local tap water. Use bottled water whenever possible including for cooking as well as drinking and boiling. Salads are also often washed under the tap so be aware when eating out. Solution: Live bacteria have been shown to improve the symptoms of diarrhoea by balancing the microflora in the gut, preventing pathogenic, bad bacteria from attaching to the intestinal wall and supporting the immune system to be responsive to new strains of bacteria. Studies show that live bacteria can be used as both a preventative and for the management of the symptoms of travellers' diarrhoea. It has been suggested that, in order to get the greatest protection from diarrhoea, travellers should start taking live bacteria supplements before and during travel, and then continue afterwards. This allows the establishment of beneficial bacteria within the gut prior to travel and helps to ensure optimum natural immunity. Experts advise taking a probiotic such as Bio-Kult (£8.99 biokult.com) two weeks before, during and two weeks after your holiday for maximum benefit. Bio-Kult is a unique, multi-strain probiotic with 14 strains of beneficial bacteria, expertly formulated to help maintain healthy digestive and immune systems. Additionally, unlike most probiotics, Bio-Kult does not need to be refrigerated, so perfect for warm climates. PROBLEM: UTI's

Prickly heat can go hand-in-hand with excessive sweating. The sweat glands become blocked and trapped by an overgrowth of bacteria and dead skin cells, causing inflammation and resulting in an itchy rash. Solution: Keep the skin clean with water, but avoid any heavy cleansers and sun creams. Instead opt for organic sun creams when needed, but try to allow the skin to breathe as much as possible. So instead of heading out in the sun in the hottest part of the day, relax in the shade, wearing loose light fabrics and wear a large sunhat whilst walking around. Allowing your skin to get used to exposure to the sun could also help,

It has been reported that women visit their GP more frequently with bouts of cystitis during the summer months. A possible cause of this may be an increase in sexual activity, dehydration and a warm moist urogenital environment. In more than 80 percent of cases urinary tract infections (UTIs) such as cystitis are caused by the overgrowth of the bacteria E. coli normally originating from the digestive system. UTI's are more common in females and this is likely due to the close proximity of the bladder to the rectum. If E.coli has reached the bladder, the body's natural defence is to flush it out with urination. Unfortunately, if given the chance, the E.coli is able to attach itself to the bladder wall using its pili (hair-like structures). It is when the E.coli attaches to the bladder wall that they are able to multiply and cause the common symptoms of cystitis. Solution: Drinking two litres of water each day, which will help to keep the urine at an appropriate pH as well as encouraging the bladder to flush out any harmful bacteria regularly. Reducing alcohol, caffeine and sugar from the diet can also help to maintain a healthy bladder, as these can be possible cystitis triggers for some. As the majority of UTIs originate from a bacterial overgrowth in the gut, another recommended solution is to rebalance the gut flora with live bacteria from either fermented foods or a live bacteria (probiotic) supplement. Specific cystitis remedies can also be bought over the counter at most chemists and at little cost. PROBLEM: Mosquito bites

Some people are more prone to bites than others, which could be due to hormones or pheromones, but as this pesky critter is attracted to the carbon dioxide we exhale, we are all fair game. Painful. Itchy bites can make for a miserable holiday or even just stop you enjoying the summer here in Spain. Sprays for the home and the body can be pricey and aren’t always as effective as you’d like. Solution: However, it turns out that it's not just that first date you had years ago that will run a mile from the stench of garlic – mosquitoes will too. Though the list of ‘ways to get rid of mosquitoes’ also includes using dry ice and peppermint to ward against them, or the ever-popular citronella. It is now claimed that garlic is by far the best repellent. ‘With a strong pungent smell and mosquito larvicidal properties, garlic is one of the most efficient mosquito repellents,’ one specialist website explains. Apparently it really is as simple as that: All you have to do is crush a few garlic cloves and boil them in water for some time. Pour the water in a spray bottle and spray it around the room and on your body to prevent any mosquitoes from coming near you. Of course, for good measure you can always trying adding a few cloves to you evening meals or even for the brave chewing on a clove…just make sure you don't have guests arriving that same evening!

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Bill from Quesada asks: Hello Aunty. When I turn on my laptop all of a sudden this last week I get a message that my copy of Windows needs activating and will expire in 30 days. To activate I need to enter a product key which it says should be on the box that it came in, or via email when I bought Windows, but I don’t have a product key anywhere, I’ve even looked for a sticker somewhere on the computer. Something similar happened a few years ago and I took the computer to a local shop where they installed a new product key but unfortunately they are no longer there, and when I reentered the number they gave me it said the key didn't work. I have an HP laptop that came with Windows 7 but I upgraded (free) to Windows 10. Aunty Says: This is a strange problem to just start out of the blue Bill. Normally you shouldn't need to enter a key for Windows 10 as the activation process is sort of built into the computers circuitry, and for this reason you no longer get a product key. If it is asking for any kind of key (or suggests it is going to expire) then maybe the original Windows 7 was a dodgy copy and the new Windows 10 update has only just spotted this. ‘m not 100% sure so I will need to do a

little research Bill and I will be in touch. James from San Luis asks: Hi Aunty. I am having a problem trying to stop a website from appearing whenever I go on the Internet, it keeps popping up whatever I am doing and I have to close Chrome to get rid of it. I have

also noticed my internet keeps slowing down and occasionally my computer will lock up and I have to pop the battery out to get it to restart. Aunty Says: Hello James. This is likely some nasty spyware or a virus on your computer so make sure you have an updated copy of your antivirus and MalwareBytes and do a full scan.

Once sorted maybe install the adblock extension for Chrome from www.adblockplus.org that will trap any spyware that tries to get onto your computer. Barbara via email asks: Hello Aunty. Since Saturday after Skype recently updated itself I’m unable to access Skype from my normal desktop icon. I have uninstalled reinstalled Skype but I keep getting a message “unable to access the download server”. I have tried contacting Skype for help but they want to remotely access my computer but I’ve been told that is not safe. Any suggestions? Aunty Says: Hello Barbara. If you go to the Skype website and download the latest Skype for Windows this should guarantee a fresh install with the very latest version. If this fails then there may be some remnants of an unsuccessful previous install that is causing problems. There are some free uninstaller programs that go beyond the normal Windows “Uninstall a Program” so let me know if the above works. That’s all for this week, email me your problems to auntyvirus@costablancapeople.co m and I will see what I can do.

The Most Popular Summer Questions Answered – Part 2 Continuing with our interview taken from N332 RoadWatch magazine, we explain more of the questions raised through erroneous posts on some websites, social media and, occasionally, in print. 3º. Drinking water whilst driving. 100€ fine. The first thing you have to think is; how are you going to open the bottle? You usually need both hands, right? If you have a passenger and they open the bottle for you or you have any type of bottle where you don´t need to use both hands, providing that you do it carefully, you can use it, using just one hand for a short period of time. Remember you need both hands to hold the steering wheel and use the indicators. When someone has been fined for this, it is because they were caught driving and trying to open the bottle whilst driving, or driving with the bottle/can in one hand which it is strictly forbidden. No police will fine you for taking a sip for a few seconds. Imagine on a long journey in the summer if you would have to stop every time that the driver wanted to drink water... Please use common sense! 4º. Putting your hand, elbow or arm out of the window. 80€ fine. If you put your arm or hand out of the car window whilst driving, how are you going to use the indicators? If you have your elbow on the window whilst still handling the steering wheel, although this is not best practice, it is not a problem as long as you can drive properly, indicating all manoeuvres. This fine is applied for those drivers who have had their hands or arms out of the

window for several minutes of driving in that position, not for doing it for a few seconds. Remember, drivers can also use hand signals, so this can also be confusing to other drivers. 5º. Driving with a hat / cap that covers the ears. 80€ fine. As I said, we haven´t written the original post. Someone decided to play a joke, including many fines which don´t exist among other legal ones. Using a cap/hat doesn´t affect the way you drive, this is one of the weirdest questions I have answered during all my years as a traffic officer. How can people believe that you can be fined for this? 6º. Eating ice cream whilst driving. 100€ fine. Traffic Law states that you need both hands to drive so the difference with the water is that you need to occupy your hands during a long period of time, so this is true. 7º. Driving with objects on the rear tray without them being secured. 200€ fine. We have talked a lot, about how you must secure the load inside your car, so if you want to take heavy load in the tray, unless you have separation from the occupants of the car, it is strictly forbidden. In the event of a collision, or even harsh braking, lose objects become projectiles and can be lethal. Remember, only trust information from reputable or official sources, if you have any doubts about traffic law you can speak to the Guardia Civil officers behind the Facebook page by sending them a message, visit n332.es, or dgt.es, or consult with a solicitor or other official body.

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Spain welcomes more British air passengers than ever Tens of thousands of UK travellers were jetting off on their annual breaks over the past few weekends at the start of the school summer holidays – with most of them heading for Spain. Britain was expecting its busiest ever day in the skies with more than 8000 planes passing through British airspace over 24 hours. In the UK alone, nearly 148,000 holidaymakers are set to fly to or from easyJet’s UK airports on almost 1000 flights. The airline was breaking the record for peak summer travel day. And Mallorca, Malaga, Alicante and Faro top the company’s list of favourite sunshine destinations. And there was good news for parents who find it difficult to keep their kids occupied during the flight. In a new initiative, the airline is giving books to

youngsters to read during the journey. The airline welcomed more than 264,500 customers travelling on 1,700 flights across its network. This compares to 2016’s peak summer travel day on 2nd September when more than 255,000 customers took to the skies. Sophie Dekkers, easyJet’s UK Country Director said: “Year after year the summer getaway continues to grow and this year is no exception. For the 750,000 families flying with us over the course of the summer break our new onboard Flybraries will entertain the children whilst at the same time encourage kids to get hooked on a book, so look out for the children’s classics in seatback pockets.” The easyJet Book Club will see seven thousand copies of children’s classic books made available in passenger seatpockets across its entire UK fleet.

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Guardia online The Guardia Civil has launched an ‘online office’ to save members of the public time and travel – instead of attending the nearest station, which is often in another town, many transactions can now be carried out by internet. It is not clear as yet whether denuncias, or official reports of crimes or loss of personal effects – the latter usually being for

insurance purposes – can be carried out online or whether these are required to be effected in person, but issues relating to consulting criminal records, checking up on the status of crimes and acquiring licences for fireworks, clay-pigeon-shooting pistols and so forth, or obtaining private security guards can now be dealt with via the 'digital office'.

The web portal allows for online payment where required, such as for firework permits, and access is via a username and password. Use of the digital office itself is free of charge. The aim is to cut the queues and administration workload for Guardia Civil officers so they can focus on more police-specific tasks.

Freedom of movement to end in 2019 Freedom of movement ‘will not continue as we know it’ post Brexit. The Prime Minister has insisted that the free movement of people from the EU into Britain will end in 2019. It contradicts suggestions from Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond that the current rules in place could continue for a transitional period after the UK leaves the European Union. Richard Hammond said recently that there should be no ‘cliff edge’ for immigration when Britain leaves the EU in 2019. He implied that current immigration

rules should remain in place during any transitional period after Brexit, which could last up to three years. “At the present time, we have a

high level of dependence on foreign workers in the UK. “Nobody wants us to go over a

cliff edge in March 2019 where suddenly our health services are unable to cope, social care is unable to deliver,” he told the press. Disagreements within the conservative party are sparking disapproval from opposing MPs. “The government is in total disarray. Unless the cabinet can agree on a position how can it possibly negotiate Brexit on behalf of Britain with the EU?” Tom Brake MP said. The government has not specified what the arrangement will entail, although MPs have brushed off the idea of a Norwegian-style arrangement.

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Tales from the top flight ■ CHRIS DARWEN chris@costablancapeople.com

So what did we really learn from Sunday’s glorified preseason friendly? Well, we learned that both Arsenal and Chelsea have spent a lot of money on a new striker but it took a player who only became a regular last season and a defender signed on a free transfer to hit the back of the net in normal time. We learned that Sead Kolasinac is the world’s beefiest defender. I certainly learned a lot more naughty Spanish vocabulary after Alvaro Morata missed his penalty and we all learned that far too many people can still remember Abba songs. Need I go on? OK, I need to go on. Firstly, it was great to see “proper football” happening again despite the fact that Everton had already played in Macedonia earlier in the week and the world’s second richest league had kicked off on Friday night. What wasn’t so great to see was Antonio Conte in that tracksuit. What happened to the suave Italian designer suits Antonio? The match was, whisper it quietly so the preseason police don’t hear you, actually quite good but will tell us absolutely nothing in the long run. Sure, the trophy of sorts might instantly get Arsene Wenger an extra year on top of the two more he signed up to in the summer, but this doesn’t make Arsenal any more likely to break back into the top four and it doesn’t make Chelsea any less likely to retain their title. That said, I doubt Jose, Pep, Jurgen, Mauricio and,

er, Ronald were watching the match unfold scribbling down “must be very scared of these two teams” on their notepad. Oh, it was also nice to see that Alexis Sanchez had recovered from his nasty bout of manflu. Strangely, Willian didn’t seem to learn from Victor Moses that diving at Wembley is very much frowned upon as he collected a yellow card for his effort. The world continues to write off Olivier Giroud, but it was the old Frenchman and not the new one that netted the winning penalty. Talking of penalties, did anyone expect Theo Walcott’s to be that good? Hell no. Mind you, Gary Cahill was a surprise too. Thibaut Courtois must have surely taken the last penalty by a goalkeeper in a high profile match. There is no point being able to save them if you are going to blaze yours over the bar. Stick to nets fella, far easier for you. Finally on all things Community Shield, who would have had money on Mark Clattenburg sounding like that? No wonder the players used to think he was a prat. On the continuing theme of “preseason matches mean diddly squat” Tottenham Hotspur beat Juventus. That does not mean (a) Juventus are rubbish or (b) Tottenham are going to win the league. Sorry Spurs fans. Unless you’ve avoided the world of football in the last week, and frankly who could blame you as it has been very average, you will know that Neymar Jr decided to step out of the shadow of Lionel Messi and go and show he can carry a team on his own by joining those

perennial losers over in Paris. PSG sent their lawyers to Spain armed with £198m in five pound notes (or possibly Euros, what with the pound being the way it is and all) and demanded that they be given the Brazilian in return. Now, we don’t really care about that when we are talking Premier League here. Except, of course, it will kick off the whole domino effect. In the few short days since Neymar Jr sat there in public, keeping a straight face when reciting the lyrics to Jessie J’s number one hit “It’s Not About The Money”, every single footballer on the planet who can dribble the ball in and out of cones without hitting any of them has been linked to Barcelona. Eden Hazard, Philippe Coutinho, Dele Alli, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and even Neymar himself have been touted as possible signings. Some people in the know in Spain (definitely, 100% not me then) are saying that Coutinho will be leaving Liverpool this week, which would kinda prove that Liverpool are still a selling club, eh Jurgen? Earlier last week Jose Mourinho labelled Nemanja Matic a genius. Now don’t get me wrong, Nemanja is a proven Premier League winner. He is still a decent central midfielder. But a genius? Now, now Jose. Unless of course he was talking about something entirely non-football related like knowing all the colours in the rainbow or something. Having sold Matic to United, Chelsea are believed to be lining up Danny Drinkwater as his replacement. Yeah, I know right? It is little wonder Antonio Conte is still working on that escape

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Dammit Usain, you only had to win one more race! The greatest sprinter of all time ended his incredible career by picking up a silver in London on

year upon year in Los Montesinos. “We have a good group of young players who are not yet ready to walk into the 1st team. However, these players will only improve and mature if they are playing regular football. In the past this has meant them leaving the town to play at other clubs. My Committee and I were unhappy with this situation and we feel we have now done the right thing.. It will be a tough first season for both the players and the Club, especially financially for the Club. But I am sure that this is laying the foundations for us to be able to grow and not to have to rely on too many players from outside Los Montesinos”. Pre-season training starts on the 2nd of August for the 1st team and a few days later for the reserve or “B” side. Training takes place in the evenings at the football ground in Los Montesinos. The Club are looking for more players to join, especially for the newly formed side, so if anybody is interested in playing organised football at a good level, please contact the club via the supporters club thefullmonte2011@hotmail.com

centre-backs marking that strike force, hey? Not because of their talent, more for their slightly darker arts. Pep Guardiola, who must be tearing his hair out realising that none of his Manchester City youngsters are anywhere near as good as the ones he was gifted at Barcelona, has decided to sell the one that had a decent goals-perminute ratio to Leicester City. Kelechi Iheanacho will score quite a few for the Foxes this season, given half a chance. If anyone really needs a reason to hope Mark Hughes gets sacked first this season, he is after Crystal Palace’s Andros Townsend. Not that that is a sackable offence in itself, oh no. Paying £20m for him is though. Get your coat Sparky and shut the door on the way out.

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CD Montesinos

After a very successful season for CD Montesinos, when the 1st team won promotion to the 1st Regional, and the Youth (Under 19´s) just missed out on promotion, the CD Montesinos Committee have not stopped working in the last few months. Apart from strengthening the 1st team for the higher level (a list of the new players will follow over the forthcoming weeks), one of the biggest talking points in and around the town was the formation of a reserve side which would incorporate all of last season´s youth players, who are now over-age but perhaps not good enough yet for the higher level. With this in mind and always knowing the limitations of a small town like Los Montesinos, the Club´s Committee thought long and hard over this item but finally decided to go ahead and register a side which will almost certainly be called CD Montesinos “B” and play in the 2nd Regional Division. Speaking to Club President Felipe Paredes, he was adamant that youth players would not have to leave the town to play their football, as has happened

tunnel from the Cobham training ground. Pochettino has been bleating on about the need to sign someone as well, especially since Kieran Trippier got injured in the aforementioned match against Juve. Poch is about to get his wish as Daniel Levy will open his wallet, allow the moths to acclimatise and then pay Southampton £2m for Paulo Gazzaniga. What do you mean you’ve never heard of him? He’s their substitute goalkeeper for crying out loud! With Tripper injured, it looks like that Kyle Walker’s immediate replacement is likely to be Kyle WalkerPeters. That’s nearly as good as when Gary Stevens came on for Gary Stevens at right back for England that time. Almost, anyway. Hugo Lloris, obviously feeling the pressure of the second best goalkeeper in Southampton joining, stated in public that Gianluigi Buffon was a hero of his when growing up. How on earth did that even make the press, even the tabloid press? Show me any goalkeeper younger than Buffon that would have looked at the Italian great and gone, “no mate, I can find no inspiration in your talent whatsoever. Now, Chris Kirkland on the other hand….” Diego Costa has to go somewhere or people will start asking why Antonio Conte isn’t picking him, so a loan move to AC Milan sort of makes sense, mainly because AC Milan are signing quite a few decent players as their season gets nearer. It is also rumoured that Zlatan might be returning to the San Siro. You’d love to be the two

Saturday night, beaten by a man that has been banned for drug taking twice. Justin Gatlin, and they are still booing him now, took gold meaning there was no fairytale ending for the finest Bolt of lightning we’ve ever seen. The organising committee decided to move Gaitlin’s medal ceremony so that he wouldn’t be booed when receiving his gold. Hopefully they moved it to 2036. Mo Farah cited his “ruthless streak”

for winning another 10,000m gold medal. Well, I guess that is one way of labelling it Mo, eh? No sooner had Mo come down from his medal winning high, he was being challenged by marathon runner Callum Hawkins to a duel in next year’s London Marathon.

Nothing like giving him a bit of warning, hey Callum? Other people won other medals, but the most important thing to remember is that football comes first at the London Stadium, isn’t that right Lady Brady? Usain Bolt wasn’t the only sportsman calling it a day last week. Wladimir Klitschko has hung up his gloves and is looking forward to getting back to his pottery wheel and poetry writing. I have no idea if that is actually on Wlad’s agenda to be honest. Either way, I tend not to believe that a boxer has truly retired until his 6th announcement. That is, after all, the average amount of comebacks these guys make. For once we have a finely poised Test match in the series between England and South Africa. England have already won the series, but what the hell. You’ll probably know the result once you read this, as always, but when play was abandoned on Sunday night England were 224/8 - a lead of 360. Hang on, did I say this was finely balanced? My mistake, South Africa are going to crumple yet again. In fact, they probably already have. Anyway, if anyone needs a very upright opener for the rest of the summer I have a feeling Keaton Jennings is going to be at a loose end.

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Café Uno Golf Society On Thursday 27th July, Café Uno Golf Society from Catral, held their annual Captains day. This was also the last of the seasons games, as the AGM for the new committee members is to be held next Wednesday, 2nd August 2017, and a new season begins for the society. Where has another year gone? The course was the very challenging and beautiful Las Colinas, hence the very good turnout of members to play this course. The format was individual Stableford with prizes for nearest the pin and 2's etc. The condition of the course was excellent and the weather was as we are accustomed to, Sunny and hot, although a little too hot for some. There were a lot of weary and dehydrated golfers at the 19th, well that's what they said anyway! All that said and done, it was a good day out

enjoyed by all. The results were as follows. There were two categories on the day. Gold Category. 1st. A.Baines - 34pts. 2nd. S.Lawrence - 33pts on c/b. Silver Category. 1st. J.Kilkenny - 30pts on c/b. 2nd. B.Howie - 30pts on c/b. 3rd. I.Jones - 30pts on c/b. Nearest the pin winners. G.Butterworth. P.Jones. S.Lawrence. R.Rogers.

2's winners. H.Hunter. G.Butterworth. A.Baines. P.Whitham. On behalf of the members I would like to thank the committee for their hard work throughout the year, it's a thankless task and can be very time consuming, so thanks to:- the Captain - Graham Butterworth, the handicap secretary - John Pedersen, and the general secretary - Bill Howie, well done lads. Also thanks to Café Uno for hosting and sponsoring the society. The AGM for the season 2017 - 2018 is to be held on Wednesday 2nd August 2017 at the Café Uno bar commencing at 7pm.

The Plaza Golf Society at Hacienda Riquelme Thirty-two players enjoyed the Hacienda Riquelme golf course on a scorching hot day. Well done to Captain Simon Lee on scooping the 2s pot.

Nearest the pins were sponsored by The Ale House, the sports bar Ground Floor Villamartin Plaza. Hole 5 and Hole 15 were won by Graham Temple, hole 7 and 10 Ben Chadwick and hole 17 Nick Peach.

Liz Sully won best lady with a fantastic score of 30 points, in fact doubling as our last place golfer Richard Allen with just 15 points. Who’s 2nd shot was apparently at the ladies

tee! Our footballs cards went to Lee Williamson winning both cards, Luton and West Ham, well they got to win something! Our best guests saw Ronnie

Luffman coming in 2nd with 28 points and Ben Chadwick with 33 points. Both winning wine and golf balls. Well done Our silver division saw John Aird score a great 30 points for 3rd place, Daniel Dewandeler scored an impressive 32 points for 2nd place and with a fantastic score of 33 points, and much improved from last week was John Robinson taking top spot. Our Gold division saw Spice coming in 3rd on count-back with a wonderful 31 points, Greame Scottish Clarke with a cracking score of 32 points and Ronnie Temple with a stunning 38 points, we’ll done to all winners. Fantastic day with great support from you all The next game is Roda Friday 4th August, new members and guests always welcomed. Please sign up at www.theplazagolfsociety.com or email us at theplazagolfsociety@gmail.com

Las Ramblas onday we played Best 2 of 4 all count on 1, 9, 10, and 18. and the winning team with a great record breaking score of 105pts were Bryan Neal, John Conway, Brian Dent and Mike Chapman(who had a very useful 2 on the 6th). On Wednesday we played a Stableford comp. and with limited numbers again there was only one category this week

and the results were as follows. 1st Peter Reffell 38pts. 2nd Brian Staines 35pts. 3rd John Conway 34pts. and 4th on a count back Tom Hardie 34pts. 2´s Club: Once again, and so many were close, but nobody managed to produce the magic 2 so it´s another roll over for next week. Friday we played another version of

Texas Scramble called Florida! Where the chosen drive is not played by the person that hit it, and so on. The winning score of 62.3 was produced by Lindsay Forbes, Mike Chapman, Brian Staines and Reg Akehurst, beating the second place by .1can´t get much closer than that. Mike Mahony

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ABBEY ANGLING

We fished an Open Walk-Off Match at the El Bosquet Complex on the 1st of August. A walk-off match is when everyone draws for pegs and whoever picks no 1 tally choices which peg he wants to fish and then no 2 tally and so on and so forth It was a good turn out and the weights were excellent, with a total of 355kgs being bagged on the day, which is an average per angler of approx 24kgs. Bill Reade had a brilliant day breaking the complex record from last week with 45.500kgs which is just over 100lb of fish, well done Bill, the next three weights were all well over 30kgs and we welcomed back our Dutch fisherman Danny who marked his return with a weight of just under 39kgs to take 2nd spot 1st Bill Reade with 45.500kgs fishing the monkey using bread and pellet 2nd Danny Kerkoff with 38.940kgs fishing the pole using pellet and paste 3rd Richard King with 33.420kgs fishing the pole using pellet and corn 4th Terry Screen with 33.360kgs fishing the monkey pole using pellet There are still some vacancies

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

RODS & REELS

We will not be fishing any matches in August, and will begin our Summer Series on the 6th September There are still some vacancies at the Club and if anyone is interested in joining please contact Bill Reade on 966790416TIGHT LINES, Terry Screen

Booing is disrespectful He added: “I'm not eulogistic that someone who has served two bans has walked off with one of our glittering prizes.” Willie Gatlin said he was not ‘upset’ by his son being booed because “I know what kind of son I raised, what kind of character he has”. He added: “The fans booing is disrespectful to the sport. The sport has always been here and is going to be here after he leaves. He created a memory that is going to be in people's minds a long time.”

Why was Gatlin banned? The father of world 100m champion Justin Gatlin says the booing of his son is “disrespectful to the sport”. American Gatlin, who has served two doping bans, was booed before and after Saturday's World Championship final at London Stadium, and when he was presented with his medal. “He served his ban and he worked his heart out doing what he could,” said Willie Gatlin. “He worked to come back, and he worked his way back to championship form.” Gatlin, 35, clocked 9.92 seconds as he beat second-placed compatriot Christian Coleman and legendary Jamaican Usain Bolt, who was third. Bolt, 30, was unable to secure a 20th global gold in his final individual 100m race before retiring. Lord Coe, president of the International Association of Athletics Federation, told BBC Radio 5 live's Sportsweek Gatlin's victory was “not the perfect script”.

In 2001, when he was still at college, Gatlin was given a two-year suspension for taking a banned amphetamine. He successfully argued this was due to medication he took for attention deficit disorder and was allowed to return to competition after a year. Then, in 2006 - having won the 100m and 200m double at the 2005 World Championships in Helsinki - he tested positive again, this time for testosterone. Gatlin was banned for eight years, avoiding a lifetime ban in exchange for his co-operation with doping authorities. This suspension was halved to four years on appeal. “For the youngsters coming up, he is trying to help to tutor and help to be good, clean athletes,” added his father. “He is trying to teach good character and good sportsmanship about themselves. I don't think he has regrets, it is a lesson learned. Everything happens for a reason and it gives you teaching moments. We have been through it all and we bear it all.”

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