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Four dead in suspicious house fire in Villajoyosa TRADEDY STRUCK when what appeared to be a gas bottle explosion in a farmhouse killied two adults and two children. Page 3

Alfaz del Pi’s 27th film festival combined with a wine tour THE TOWN of Alfaz del Pi is hosting it’s 27th film festival with activities, concerts and films.

Page 9 PRINCE WILLIAM might well be trouble after the story that´s gone viral concerning his son Prince George and a pair of CrocBrand shoes.

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French controllers set to cause turmoil PASSENGERS FLYING this summer need to be prepared for more delays as further strikes are called.

by Jeanette Rice AIR TRAFFIC controllers over Europe had been planning to cause chaos for travellers as talks continued to break down with the French controllers and it was only at the eleventh hour that negotiations reached an agreement and SNCTA, the French union, announced that the strikes had been lifted, due to have started yesterday until 4th July.

In Spain travellers can expect further disruption as the USCA union has confirmed further dates for industrial action due to start next weekend, in a continued bid to support those workers who received penalties from the wildcat strike in 2010.

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Four dead in suspicious house fire in Villajoyosa

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Benidorm blue zones delayed

TRADEDY STRUCK when what appeared to be a gas bottle explosion in a farmhouse killied two adults and two children.

By Jeanette Rice BENIDORM TOWN Hall has delayed the implementation of the new blue zones for another 15 days.

On Wednesday, Jose Ramon Gonzalez de Zarete, mobility councillor for Benidorm, announced that the new blue zone spaces, that have been marked out, will now not be operational for a further 15 days, causing residents and visitors additional confusion.

Originally July 1st was the target date for implementation.

Mr Zarate has demanded that Sice-Auplasa, the company responsible for the parking zones, conduct an information campaign to ensure residents and tourists fully understand the extension of the new zones. “We have to demand strict compliance with the specifications and ensure

Scene of the fire

by Jeanette Rice ON TUESDAY morning, at approximately 10.15 am, in a farmhouse between Villajoyosa and Finestrat just off the AP-7, an explosion occurred and fire fighters rushed to attend the scene.

After extinguishing the fire, which had damaged most of the house and the gardens, fire fighters found a man and a woman’s bodies and that of two children.

Initial findings from the fire department was that it was highly likely that a butane gas bottle exploded in either the kitchen area or elsewhere within the property, causing the explosion and subsequent fire.

However at the Forensic Anatomical Institute of Alicante experts discovered that the bodies of the woman and two children had stab wounds, whereas the mans body did not.

The victims were a woman of 66 years old, her 38 year old son and her grandchild aged 7 along with the sons girlfriends child aged 14.

The Guardia Civil launched an official investigation into the incident as Jaime Ramis, councillor for citizen security and Andreu Verdu, mayor for Villajoyosa attended the scene, stating that this was such “a tragic accident”.

Authorities are sugggesting that as there was a smell of gasoline at the scene, it is possible that the man stabbed his mother and the two children prior to causing a fire which then led to the gas bottles exploding.

The news was delivered to Toni Perez, mayor of Benidorm, as he was attending the ceremony of new police officers being inaugurated in Benidorm.

Expressing his condolences and solidarity with the citizens of Villajoyosa Mr Perez said “Benidorm will make available any assistance that may be needed at this tragic time”.

The inauguration ceremony, held at Salon de Plenos in Benidorm, held a minutes silence in memory of the four that had lost their lives.

Figures show rainfall up on last year

By Jeanette Rice THE MARINA Baixa area saw double the amount of rainfall in the first six months of 2015 compared to 2014.

Despite the reservoirs looking decidedly empty figures show that the area has received more rainfall than the previous year although far less than fell in 2013, which was more than double the 2015 figures.

Experts are describing this as the “driest” decade of the past seven decades for rainfall, and the summer months could prove problematic for the agricultural sector with higher than usual temperatures forecast.

The first half monthly figures are boosted in part due to the heavy rain that fell at the beginning of June.

Benidorm flooded in the beginning of June

everyone understands”, he said.

Many people trying to use the new areas have been confused with the new high tech parking meters, not sure if they are operational or not and also not clear on what information the machine is asking for. One resident, trying to use one of the new meters said “it kept asking me for something that I could not understand, apparently I need to know the registration number of my vehicle!”.

The new parking meters are able to take credit cards and offer options in English as well as other languages.

The campaign to inform users started yesterday and will continue for the next few days.

The council has also requested that SicAuplasa allow access to Palau d’Esports L’illa in a response to demand from the users of Palau.

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Spain increases terrorism threat FOLLOWING THE tragic events in Tunisia, the British Government has increased Spain’s threat levels.

by Jeanette Rice NOW ON “high risk” alert Spain, as well as many other countries in Europe, have stepped up their security levels since up to 30 British tourists were killed in Tunisia last Friday, leaving many British reconsidering their holiday plans for this summer.

Threat levels worldwide are varied but the highest levels include France and Spain.

Flowers on the beach of Tunisia

The UK, Spain, and France are all rated as having a high or severe threat of terrorism by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Spain is listed as high risk as fears rise of a copycat event to the Tunisian terror strike, with the Spanish government now lifting its own threat level following the events not only in Tunisia but also in France.

The murders in Tunisia took place at a resort which has two hotels, both operated by Spanish firm RIU. Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz said the decision was made due to the “proximity of our country to the places where some of these attacks took place”.

He added: “I have adopted that decision. We are at war with barbarism against civilisation.”

Spain and France join African nations Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt on a high level.

The Tunisian attack occurred when a gunman opened fire on tourists staying in the popular resort of Port El Kantaoui, just north of Sousse in Tunisia, killing 38 people. The gunman, identified as student Seifeddine Rezgui, calmly walked onto the beach area, where guests were enjoying their surroundings, and removed his Kalashnikov rifle that he had hidden in a parasol and began shooting wildly.

Followed by brave Tunisians, who did not want him to escape, Mr Rezgui was eventually cornered and shot by members of the Tunisian police force, although at this time it has not been confirmed if he acted alone or as part of an organised terror cell. Wednesday saw the first of the confirmed British citizens that had died being flown back to the UK, to RAF Brize Norton.

Friday 26th June saw the news of three major terror attacks, prior to the Tunisian attack but on the same day in the morning the head of the decapitated manager of a transportation company was found hanging from a fence near Lyon, in southern France, along with two banners said to bear Islamic writing.

The attack, at a U.S.-owned factory, began when a delivery van, allegedly driven by Yassin Salhi, entered the facility, according to Paris Prosecutor Francois Molins, whose office handles anti-terrorism cases throughout France.

Not long after that a bomb ripped through Al-Sadiq mosque in Kuwait’s capital during Friday prayers, a time when mosques are packed with worshippers. At least 27 people were killed. ISIS has posted a video of a man it claims is the suicide bomber, identifying him as Abu Suleiman al-Muwahid.

National news...

Robot kills worker

HUMAN ERROR was likely to have been to blame and not a problem with the robot at the Volkswagen plnt, said VW spokesman Heiko Hillwig. The 22-year-old victim was a member of a team setting up the stationary robot. It grabbed and crushed him against a metal plate.

The man was resuscitated at the factory but died later in hospital. The Baunatal plant in Germany’s central state of Hesse produces mainly transmissions and electric motors and employs about 15,500 workers. Such robots normally operate within confined areas at the plant by grabbing auto parts and manipulating them.

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Heatwave pushes temperatures over 40C (104F) SEVERAL EUROPEAN governments have issued weather warnings as the heatwave sweeps through the regions.

by Jeanette Rice WHILST IN the UK there is much debate about suffering from the 30 degree temperatures, Spain, Portugal and France have been experiences official temperatures of over 40C, whilst unofficially some thermometers have been picking up even higher readings.

Heat records are already being toppled in parts of Spain. Central Madrid set a new June record high for the second day in a row and at the airport a reading showed that it was the hottest for June records since 1945.

Paris, which tragically had nearly 20,000 deaths in 2003 during a heatwave, has activated its national heatwave emergency plan.

Madrid city hall was advising everyone to remain hydrated by drinking at least three litres of water per day and avoiding alcohol.

Temperatures in the countryside around Córdoba in southern Spain are expected to rise to 44C (111F), if not already there.

In the Andalusian capital of Seville, where temperatures reached 42C (108F), children and adults soaked their feet in city fountains while others jumped from bridges into the Guadalquivir river. Beaches across Spain’s southern coast were packed as the heatwave coincided with the start of the high season for tourism.

Spain and Portugal authorities have asked all residents to be extra vigilant for forest fires as the ground is so dry, with BBQ bans being in place in most areas, and shops being ask to allow the general public in to benefit from air conditioning units where ever possible.

International news...

Chaos in Calais and Kent

AS FRENCH port workers continue to strike and migrants continue to run riot in Calais British lorry drivers in Kent were forced to beg for food and water on Wednesday because of the extreme heat.

In Kent over 3,400 vehicles were stuck on the M20, whilst on the French side traffic stretched 50 miles from Calais and Dunkirk to near the Belgian border.

Added to the closure of the ports the French militants moved their action to the Channel Tunnel, starting fires on the tracks and forcing the closure of rain service.

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EMAUS gratefully accept funds from charity night

FOLLOWING ON from the very successful charity evening that the cast and team from the Benidorm series 8 held, which included karaoke from Jake Canuso and Janine Duvitski, who are ambassadors for the Emaus Euro a month campaign, Emaus were presented with the rather large cheque in size and amount. Derren Litten (writer and creator) Simon Bird (series producer) Janine Duvitski (Jacqueline) and Jake Canuo (Maeo) presented the check at the pink house where reception scenes are filmed.

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La Nucia animal shelter desperate for homes THE LA Nucia animal shelter has been inundated with unwanted puppies and desperately needs volunteers to adopt them.

Some of the puppies

by Jeanette Rice IN JUST two days the shelter received 74 puppies, an unprecedented number, and the volunteers have been taking some of them home to care for them during the hours that the shelter is not open.

Normally during the winter months the shelter caters for around 70 dogs and sometimes, at Easter or in the summer, it can be 150 per month, but never have they experienced 74 puppies arriving in two days.

Bethlehem Nunez, president of the shelter, said “it is outrageous, sad and hard to see this, every hour we saw someone else coming through the door with a basket of puppies and I though can there be any more, but there was!”

The animal shelter relies on a group of volunteers of about 30 people, most of them are Dutch or English, and works on the donations of the generous public. All the animals are cared for, fed, given vaccines and have their health care and hygiene monitored.

The organisation believes that with the arrival of the summer, and the lack of awareness of caring for animals has contributed to this sudden influx.

Mr Nunez went on to say “there is a lack of awareness in the Spanish community, they think that animals are less than people and therefore do not need to be treated as well. Most of the cases of cats and dogs being abandoned are a result of Christmas gifts which are no longer wanted or have become too much now they have grown or had puppies”.

The La Nucia shelter is a “protectora” which means they do everything possible to re home the animals, advertising on re homing sites and making posters etc.

The shelter is looking for more volunteers particularly between the hours of 10 am and 12.30 pm, 5 pm to 6.30 pm.

If you think you can help, either by offering a home or your time please contact the shelter on 648100640, find them on facebook

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Benidorm hosts 2nd conference on tourism OVER 200 delegates attended the 2nd conference on tourism in Benidorm on Monday.

The tourism conference

by Jeanette Rice THE TOURISM conference, held at the Levante Club Hotel on Monday, saw over 200 entrepreneurs attend with a call for more government support being a key topic of the event.

AVE (Valencia Business Association) were in attendance and along with other delegates discussed the need for full alignment between the government and the private sector. An AVE Spokesperson said â&#x20AC;&#x153;tourism is one of the main economic engines for Spain and there must be greater collaboration between the public institutions and the private companies.

Hosbec (patronal hotelera de la Blanco) were a bit more outspoken saying that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the politicians are always stating in their speeches about the vital importance of tourism but then they do not back this up

with supportâ&#x20AC;?.

The conference also discussed the black economy, concluding that there must be more focus on removing the illegal operators and ensuring that customers are given a service that has been approved and certified.

Amongst the delegates was Juan Roig, owner of Mercadona, whose business is directly affected by tourism particularly in the coastal areas.

With 60% of the delegates not being directly related to the tourism sector, but reliant on what tourism brings to their business indirectly, there was a broad representation of companies and organisations that called for their voices to be heard to make improvements in the communication and assistance between the public and private sector.

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Alfaz del Pi’s 27th film festival combined with a wine tour THE TOWN of Alfaz del Pi is hosting it’s 27th film festival with activities, concerts and films.

by Jeanette Rice STARTING TODAY, 3rd July and running until 12th July, the town is hosting its ever popular film festival with planned activities throughout the week aimed at encouraging as much audience participation as possible.

During the week the festival will show 29 feature films and 21 short films, eight of which have been produced in the region.

Vicente Arques, mayor of Alfaz del Pi, made a presentation of the event and said that “this year we have made a special effort to get the films to as many people as possible, and to increase the street activities that run alongside the films”.

The festival will hold exhibitions, live concerts including jazz and opera and screenings of the films on the beach area of Albir.

The mayor went on to say how the film festival was one of the most important tourist attractions for the town, and that if was important to present an inclusive event.

The director of the festival, Javier Pascual, stated that “the economic situation means that we need to watch the budget this year whilst preserving the reputation of the festival, and the prize monies for the awards reflects this, we want to bring the event to the families visiting the town and the beach”.

The festival will aware 5,000 euros for the best short film in 1st place, 2nd will be 2,500 euros and 3rd will be 1,250 eu-

Alfaz Film Festival

ros. There will also be 500 euros awarded for in the short film category that was voted the best by the public.

The film festival will also recognise the best director, actor and actress, photographer and screenplay.

In the old town area of Alfaz there is an exhibition with pictures of actors and actresses running in conjunction with the festival, and, of the 29 films 19 will be shown in their original version with subtitles.

Running in conjunction with the festival and starting

today, at 9 pm, there will be the “Old School Wine Tunnel” (Escuelas Viejas el Túnel del Vino), which is where 28 wineries and distributors are joining the festival to promote their products.

Calling this part of the festival “days of wine and cinema” there is an exhibition open to the public where you can taste four wines for 5 euros. Included in this is the gift of a crystal glass.

For further information and timetables www.festivaldelalfas.com.

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Tech news...

RTN website hacked

The confirmed dates are 11th, 12th, 25th and 26th July

Continued from front page WHILST NEGOTIATIONS are still ongoing between ENAIRE, the air navigation service provider for Spain, and USCA passengers can expect similar delays to those that were experienced in the June industrial action.

The confirmed dates are 11th, 12th, 25th and 26th July where air traffic workers will restrict the hours they work as they did in June.

Ryanair, the budget airline, has spoken out about the strikes and launched an online petition calling for the removal of the right to strike for European air traffic controllers.

Ryanair say that when the petition, called “keep Europe’s skies open”, reaches 1 million signatures they will present it to the European commission and demand that they take action.

The petition offers a second option, asking that controllers from other European countries be allowed to manage the flights over French airspace when there are strikes, which would minimise cancellations for travellers going through French airspace.

Kenny Jacobs, Ryanair’s chief marketing officer, said “it is completely unacceptable

that Europe’s consumers repeatedly have their holiday and travel plans disrupted by the selfish actions of ATC unions every summer, they are using strikes as an automatic action rather than a last resort. If the EU will not listen to the airlines maybe they will listen to the people”.

In response to the petition, Steve Jary, who is national secretary for aviation at the Prospect union, who represent over 3,000 UK controllers and engineers said “there not been a strike by UK traffic controllers for more than ten years and a ban is completely unnecessary”.

By Jack Troughton A CRIMINAL gang of hackers have left RTN with a ghost in the machine and problems with the paper’s popular website.

Highly-skilled experts from Dragonstack are working around the clock to rectify the problem and restore the website, together with its virtual newspaper and the full email service.

The organised gang of hackers based in the Far East are understood to have targeted RTN because of its high Google rating but readers may experience problems for a time.

Ironically, the cyber attack comes as the paper is working on a new state of the art website which will give readers full interaction from smart phones and other mobile devices. It is hoped to have this facility available by the end of the month.

RTN Managing director Danny Wilkinson apologised for the inconvenience the hackers had caused through the illicit attack.

“The old website was rather old and dated. Unfortunately, that is also why it was vulnerable to this sort of attack and it has inconvenienced the thousands of visitors it receives each week,” he said.

“However, we are in the process of designing and installing a new website with the Dragonstack team, based on the requirements of both our readers and advertisers.

“The latest technology will give people an improved service and is mobile friendly for people using smart phones and other electronic devices.”

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this week’s

email of the week

Moan, moan, makes me groan Moan, moan, moan is all I read from expats. It makes me groan. Moaning about people smoking; moaning about the health service; moaning about noisy dogs, moaning about rude children, on and on it goes without end.

We moved here in 2003 and have met a lot of lovely people in Altea. Police and the town hall have both been very good and helpful. So get a life and start to live!

We go to our local, where they have a Wednesday club with entertainment most weeks and everyone is happy. They provide a lovely atmosphere and serve lovely food at good prices.

All I can say is move to Altea.

Let us have a happy page in your paper. If you do, you will have more letters to come.

Sincerely, Huw Thomas, Altea

Lounging Around in Benidorm I’VE JUST spent 2 weeks in Benidorm whereI like to sunbathe at the beach.

After paying for loungers we discovered we were not allowed to move them until the afternoon. They are now a good distance from the water and, as the beach near the water is taken up by the locals you have to squeeze past to get to the sea. As for the beach sellers, there will soon be more of them than tourists, all making plenty of tax free money. Things are getting worse and very off-putting. Instead of increasing the prices I think they should have brought the prices down.

Susan Friel

Shopping hazards

WE WERE shopping at a well known supermarket on the N332 in Orihuela Costa. It is quite a challenge having to be on guard so as not to be over-charged. It sometimes feels as if we enter this supermarket at our own risk.

The couple in front of us bought numerous items, and paid with their debit card. The cashier waited until they had paid, and then asked them if they wanted bags which they needed. This started the confusion. As they were putting their items in the bags, she hastily started ringing in our items, and instead of making a separate pile of our things, she pushed them together with the other customer’s items. We had to try to recover our items and try to keep watching the till as she was hastily putting things through.

We have experienced this behaviour before to distract customers, and overcharge amid the confusion.

During the summer with so many extra people shopping, take care the cashiers do not overcharge.

It is not that I am paranoid, it is just that I do not trust anyone.

John Brundell, Punta Prima

A big fish in a small fish bowl HAVING LIVED in Spain for eight years I am learning about life in urbanizations. With urbanizations there has to be a president. Some people want to be president, whilst others avoid it. Some act like a king, a legend in their own minds, or, one could say, a big fish in a small fish bowl. Whatever motivates people we can debate another day, but the important thing is to have a representative committee which has the power to make decisions along with the president, and also oblige him, or her, to respect decisions made beforehand by the assembly of owners. The president’s function is one of legal representation of the community, not arbitrary dictatorship! Much behaviour on communities is group clannishness and virtual thuggery and the victims are often minorities who just want to pay their dues and lead a quiet life.

Dave Davenish, Villajoyosa

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Hundreds of thousands leave Spain as consumer spending increases FIGURES JUST released show that hundreds of thousands are abandoning Spain to look for work in other countries, yet another report shows that consumer spending has risen.

by Jeanette Rice CONFLICTING REPORTS, some may say, have been released detailing Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population and consumer spending.

The first report states that the population of Spain dropped again for the third year in a row as hundreds of thousands left to look for work elsewhere. Whilst the government has admitted the drop in population, many groups representing Spanish migrants have accused the authorities of vastly underplaying the scale of emigration for political reasons, and one group, Marea Granate, suggest that the official figures could be multiplied by ten.

The group stated that as an example 50,260 Spaniards registered for a National Insurance number in the UK for 2014,whereas the official figures state that on 9,797 Spaniards went to the UK, and there were similar figures for Germany.

Spain has the second highest unemployment rate (24.8%) of Europe with Greece taking top place, and although the economy has grown by 1.4% in the last year it seems to have had no effect on the employment figures.

The consumer spending figures, however, showed yet another rise, the 13th month out of 14. One of the figures taken into account showed that there had been an increase of 6.4% in spending at fuel stations, giving an overall increase in consumer spending of 3.4% compared to the same time last year.

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International news...

More in the United States speak Spanish than in Spain

A REPORTS findings say that by 2050 the United States will have the largest Spanish speaking population in the world.

Overtaking major Spanish speaking nations such as Spain and Colombia, the United States is home to 41 million native Spanish speakers and an additional 11.6 million who are bilingual.

The census also found that Spanish is the third most used language on the Internet, following Chinese and English.

The release of the report coincides with millionaire Donald Trump making inflammatory statements about Mexican immigrants in the United States, resulting in him being fired from the television channel that he worked for, and no doubt seriously damaging his chances as Republican presidential candidate.

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Renewal of European driving licenses EU driving licenses are valid for driving throughout the Spanish territory.

The renewal of EU driving licenses requires the holder to undergo psychometric aptitude tests and be legally resident in Spain.

WHO NEEDS TO RENEW? The latest EU Directive 2006/126/CE states that holders of EU driving licenses that have expired or are about to expire need to renew their license.

Holders of EU driving licenses that are valid indefinitely or for more than 15 years for Group 1 (AM, A1, A2, A, B & BE) or valid for 5 years or more for Group 2 (BTP, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE) need to renew their license providing they have been legally resident in Spain for 2 years since 19th January 2013.

TWO EXAMPLES EU license holders that are valid indefi-

nitely or for more than 15 years, who are legally resident in Spain before or up to 19th January 2013, should renew their driving license from 19th January 2015.

EU license holders that are valid indefinitely or for more than 15 years, who are legally resident in Spain since 6th June 2014, should renew their driving license from 6th June 2016.

HOW TO RENEW This can be done in the local office of the Spanish Traffic Department, by calling 060 and making an appointment, or online at www.dgt.es DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED Official application form (available from local Spanish Traffic Dept. or download from www.dgt.es)

Proof of identity and residency EU driving license. Original and a photocopy Results from psychometric aptitude tests from recognised and authorised centre A recent photograph 32mm x 26mm IN THE INTERESTS OF ROAD SAFETY These procedures have been implemented to comply with driving license regulations

(Directive 2006/126/CE) in an effort to help increase road safety in general. Countries of the European Union have a single driving license for all 28 members, in a drive to harmonise the more than 110 different types of driving licenses currently in circulation.

We hope the information provided in this article is of interest.

If you would like to contact LĂ­nea Directa please call 902 123 148

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Town councils approve freezing or reducing their salaries IN A Bid to reduce costs, local councils are leading by example and either freezing or reducing their salaries.

by Jeanette Rice LAST WEEK Altea town hall councillors proposed salary cuts and Denia town councillors quickly announced the same. This week it is the turn of the Benidorm Council to implement similar measures.

On Monday the Benidorm council approved a freeze in salaries as well as reducing the costs spent on consultants by 15,000 euros per year.

Toni Perez, mayor for Benidorm, had been pushing for these measures and of the five opposition parties the Liberals Benidorm (LIBE) voted against the proposal stating that the smaller parties did not have the same financial support as the PP and PSOE did.

The Compromis party also objected to the measures, however a majority passed the proposals.

With the new agreement the mayor will earn just below 55,000 euros gross per year, 10,000 euros less than is set by a regulatory board.

Under the new measures it is anticipated that instead of a monthly spend of 28,172 euros on consultants the new reduced figure will be 27,072 euros.

The council also discussed and agreed to adhere to the measures put into place to reduce the annual electricity costs for the town. It is anticipated that these will bring a saving of between 80,000 and 120,000 euros by the end of the year.

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La Nucia residents give blood

By Jeanette Rice LAST WEEK La Nucia centro de salud opened its doors for blood donations and the residents did not disappoint.

With four new donors and a further 34 regular donors the staff were kept busy on the day. However, you can never have enough people volunteering their time to donate as hospitals on average need 300 donations daily for the province to cover what they use.

The general requirements are that you are over 18 but under 65 and weigh more than 50 kilos, even if you have high cholesterol you can donate. There will be another chance to donate blood in La Nucia on 23rd July between 5 pm and 8.30 pm so make a note in your diaries.

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Altea switches to pedestrian only zones for the summer

By Jeanette Rice TOMORROW, SATURDAY Benidorm is hosting the Sorteo Extraordinario de Vacaciones de la Lotería Nacional, a summer lottery draw.

The event will be televised throughout Spain by RTVE and watched by millions. An ideal opportunity for the town to promote itself to the nation as it is one of the major draws organised by State Lotteries.

The draw will take place at Poniente beach and will benefit three local associations such as Afem, Double Love and Aspanion who will received 4,000 euros.

Toni Perez, mayor for Benidorm, said “this is an ideal opportunity to showcase Benidorm to millions of viewers, with images of our beaches and the area”.

by Jeanette Rice

LAST WEEK Altea old town area put into action their summer pedestrian plan, closing some streets to traffic during the evenings.

Between the hours of 7 pm through until 2 or 3 am the streets San Sant Miguel, Sant Josep, Portal Vell, Sang Promise and carrer Alcoy will be closed to traffic and become pedes-

trian only zones.

Vicente Ripill, councillor for traffic, said “this action has been taken slightly earlier than in previous years because of the high number of visitors we are currently experiencing in Altea”.

Loading and unloading at the church square will remain between the hours of 8 am until midday and residents will

be issued with an access card to ensure that the changes do not have a limiting effect on their access.

Apologising to the residents for the inconvenience that this may cause the mayor for Altea said that there would be a series of meeting with neighbourhood associations to ensure that any problems can be resolved.

The Mayor accepting the announcement

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Spain’s private rentals outnumber hotel rooms

A REPORT published has stated that the number of privately rented holiday homes in Spain now outnumbers rooms offered by traditional hotels.

by Jeanette Rice

THE REPORT, published by the Spanish tourism association Exceltur, was carried out by an audit firm and cited such internet sites Airbnb and similar companies as the basis for their findings.

Airbnb, a company founded in 2008 is one of many in a fast growing market where it connects people with accommodation, with owners able to list their rooms for rent as well as for others to search. These included a week in a castle, villas or apartments for one night, and cover 34,000 cities in 190 countries.

The report found that at the end of 2014 there were 2.7 million beds on offer by the internet sites compared with 2.4 million spaces in hotels and regulated lodgings.

Exceltur, made up of major hotel chains and airlines, are concerned that this growth in the private rental market does not operate on a level playing field and warned that the state could be losing up to 432 million euros a year in undeclared earnings.

A spokesperson for Airbnb said that “it was company policy to remind all those using the site to declare any income and any other taxes that they may be liable for”.

Ada Colau, mayor for Barcelona, has spoken out about the issue and said that ”there is justification to prohibit any new tourist accommodation bearing in mind that 64 % of beds in Barcelona are provided by private rentals”.

With the rise in foreign visitors to the country last year being an all time record of 65 million, and contributing 10.9% of the GDP, Spain’s tourism industry plays a key role in helping the country pull out of the current economic crisis.

A private rental property

Jeremy Clarkson in trouble with the Spanish

By Jeanette Rice IN TRUE Jeremy Clarkson style, an article he published in the Sunday Times has caused uproar throughout Spain.

Clarkson, renowned for his outspoken views, was discussing the SEAT, produced in Spain when he made several offensive statements regarding not only the car but the people of Spain.

Referring to the Spanish as “a bunch of people who a week ago were shooting each other and stabbing cows”, Clarkson was discussing the SEAT although admitting that he had never driven one nor had any desire to so.

He went on to write that SEAT had only come into existence because Franco wanted to charge import duties on cars and take Spain out of being a third world country.

Motospain, an online forum for vehicles

suggests that Mr Clarkson enjoys feeding his extremely large ego by offending others and making outrageous statements, and that the Spanish should simply ignore the comments.

Jeremy Clarkson continued with his flurry of insults saying “who would want to buy this thing? Why on earth would you buy something made by a Spaniard, who are only good a fishing in Cornwall, when you can buy a superior car made by the Germans, and that isn’t brown!”

With calls for the ambassador of Spain in the UK to intervene and seek an apology, which readers who know Jeremy Clarkson reputation will understand is highly unlikely, the journalist has alienated yet another group of people.

It is worth noting that Spain is now the eighth largest producer of cars in the world, ahead of the United Kingdom.

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Choirs come together in unique concert

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by Keith Nicol

THE SHORT Film Festival or Festival of Short Films, was a sold out success last weekend. The V edition of Torrevieja Audiovisual attracted more than 600 people to watch eleven of more than 500 entries submitted for this year’s event. The winners of the “Salt boats” went to “Gea” by Jaime Maestro for Animation and “No digas Nada”, by Silvia Abascal for Fiction, With full house in the auditorium of Torrevieja’s Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre, the closing ceremony of the 5th National Short Film Festival “Torrevieja Audivisual”, which was attended by Mayor, José Manuel Dolon, the Councillor for Culture, Alejandro Blanco and several councillors of the municipal corporation. The gala screening of three works began with “Do not say anything”

by Silvia Abascal, “Gea” from Carlos Escutia plus “Tipping,” the latest work of director Esteban Crespo. The awards were presented by the Mayor of Torrevieja and the Councillor of Culture, in the presence of the jury, which this year was made up of Judith Colell, Elisabet Cabeza and Esteban Crespo.

The ‘moment’ of the night was taken by the Producer Jose Cardona who upon collecting the trophy from Silvia Abascal, he was sending “spot” messages and photos of the moment to social networks. Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon, thanked the director of the event, Lidiana Rodriguez, and gave his personal commitment to this annual event and said he was proud of the response from

THE VIRGEN del Carmen Cultural Centre will host a very special concert this evening, Friday July 3rd at 8:00pm. Tonight’s concert features the performance of four choirs, all directed by by the talented Olga Vasilovskaya.

On stage will be ‘Nuevo Amanecer de Torrelamata’, who have organised the event, pus the choirs; ‘Sol y Sal’, ‘Casa Regional de Madrid en Torrevieja’ and ‘Amigos de Madrid en Torrevieja’.

The extensive program includes: CORO ‘SOL Y SAL’ with ‘El sabor de una habanera’; Pasodoble ‘Torero de España’; Habaneras ‘Yo quiero ser marinero’ and ‘Yo no soy Torrevejense’ plus the Pasodoble ‘Perfumes de España’. The CORO ‘NUEVO AMANECER DE TORRELAMATA’ will perform; ‘Habanera salada’ by Ricardo Lafuente; ‘A la Mata’, ‘Recuerdo. Memory’; ‘O,Sole ,mío’ and ‘Cubana y española’ by Ricardo Lafuente.

The CORO ‘CASA REGIONAL DE MADRID EN TORREVIEJA’ will perform: ‘Madrid’; music from the zarzuela ‘Las Leandras’; ‘Rosa de Madrid’ and the Pasodoble ‘Madrileña verbenera’. The CORO ‘AMIGOS DE MADRID EN TORREVIEJA’ short program consists of: the Pasodoble ‘Piropo madrileño’ from the zarzuela ‘ María Manuela’; ‘Si te casas en Madrid’ and ‘Vals del Caballero de Gracia’ from the zarzuela ‘La Gran Vía’.

Torrevieja Audiovisual attracted two full houses for the Weekend Festival

audiences and critics that this fifth edition obtained, compared with the crisis that is happening in the cinema, which sometimes attracts only a few spectators.

He praised the work of former mayor, Eduardo Dolon and his administration for their assistance in this Festival which promised

make every effort in future editions to elevate it to the category of cultural event. Lidiana Rodriguez was thrilled at the farewell by thanking the audience and the filmmakers who have come to the festival and left already looking forward to the 6th edition of the Festival destined for June 2016.

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Flamingo Oasis celebrates 15 years in style THE BENIDORM hotel, Flamingo Oasis, held a gala event to celebrate a special anniversary last weekend.

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Benidorm’s new officers attend inauguration ceremony TUESDAY SAW the official inauguration of the new additional police officers that have been put in place for the summer period.

Dressed in their new summer uniform the officers will be tasked with controlling all illegal activity on the beaches of Benidorm and the surrounding areas.

The animation team

by Jeanette Rice CELEBRATING THEIR 15th summer season of the Flamingo Oasis hotel the entertainment team planned several events for the guests and the day was a huge success.

Guests were treated to fun and games throughout the day with a foam party, Micky and Mini Mouse entertaining the children and also some of the “want to be kids” parents, as well as pool games, with fun slides.

Although a popular hotel destination for the British holiday makers the Fla-

mingo Oasis is also one of the favourite choices for Benidorm residents when they fancy a stay in the town, many of the guest knowing the entertainment team from previous visits.

Lynn Williams, from Stoke-on-Trent, was staying at the hotel and said “we had a brilliant day and night, thank you to everyone, it was a fantastic way for us to end our holiday”.

During the evening the entertainment

team wowed the guests with their performance of “Dirty Dancing” following a very special gala dinner. The fire show was spectacular and as a special treat Asa Elliot, from the Benidorm TV Series, performed live, singing songs from his new album “swinging the blues”.

Asa Elliot is in Benidorm until July 9th performing most evenings at Sandra’s Cabaret bar opposite the hotel and often comes back to visit and perform.

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Los Alcázares takes to the air

by Keith Nicol

LAST WEEKEND thousands of people thronged the beaches of Los Alcázares to watch the Sky Festival, commemorating the centenary of the aerodrome of Los Alcázares. The festival attracted acrobatic aircraft, seaplanes to celebrate the centenary of such, national and international aircraft plus military and civilian aeronautic displays.

The beach started to attract the crowds early on Sunday with latecomers having no choice but to take their place knee deep in the warm waters of the Mar Menor, or watch from further back in their cars.

As the loudspeakers announced the launch of the first plane, thousands of heads looked upward in unison. Then, as if on cue or a director calling ‘action’, arms were raised in unison as hundreds of phones and tablets captured the action and in an instant the event was shared worldwide on social networks.

Celebrating the centenary of the seaplane and the very reason the aerodrome has been in existence since 1915, one of the stars of the show was a yellow seaplane, used mainly to douse forest fires, that landed and took off again,

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New Charity Shop To Open PAUL CUNNINGHAM Nurses Charity is expanding their charity shop base by opening their fourth shop in Calle Espana 28, Almoradi on approximately 6th July.

The charity has taken the opportunity to bring the Nurses Charity into an area that will be completely new to them and trust that the people of Almoradi will be supportive in this adventure.

However, we are currently looking for volunteers to work in the shop between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., six days a week. Should anyone be interested or want further information on volunteering, please contact Chris Rodley on 650 69 54 82.

Lions give chill factor TEULADA MORAIRA Lions Club has responded to a heat wave SOS with the donation of 644€ to buy a new fridge for the kitchens of the Alzheimer Asociacion Familiares.

The old machine at the Alzheimer’s’ Centre in Teulada was said to have passed the stage of being a bit wheezy – to being “positively bronchial”.

And it was found the fridge was no longer capable of chilling food to the levels legally required by health and Thousands of spectators safety regulations – in the summer heat causing concern flocked to the Mar Menor as a potential hazard. for the Sky Festival However, once the centre identified a suitable model, the Lions were happy to help out with the money to purchase it. just a few metres from shore.

Throughout the morning the show never seemed to cease. Seaplanes, helicopters and paratroopers garnered gasps of admiration from an audience that did not want to blink in case they missed something. And playing at home always has its advantages and since the Spanish equivalent of the Red Devils, the Eagle Patrol is headquar-

tered in San Javier, they earned the biggest applause and admiration among those present with their stunt flying and manoeuvres.

In between each turn, the chiringuitos had no chance to rest in trying to appease the thirst caused by the intense heat that swept across the region on what was one of the hottest days of the year.

(from left) Cook Xaro, association Secretary Carmen, and President Jose Buiges with the new fridge

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Town halls fly the rainbow flag for International Gay Pride Day TOWN HALLS fly the rainbow flag for International Gay Pride Day.

by Jeanette Rice

FOR THE first time ever, Altea councillors hung the rainbow flag from their balcony. Veronica Lopez, councillor for equality for the town said “we are proud, as this is a gesture for tolerance and equality of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals”.

Other municipalities flying the flag were Torrevieja Callosa de Segura, Dolores and Alcoy.

The mayor of Benidorm, Toni Perez, the councillor of equality, Angela Llorca, Chelo Oliva, president of the LGBT for the Marina Baixa along with other representatives proudly stood above the rainbow flag which had been mounted on the balcony of the Benidorm Town Hall.

Toni Perez emphasised that “this is a visible symbol that we the town council support the LGBT and will continue to support all the various orgaisations associated with the community”.

Altea flies the flag for the first time ever

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The “Benilovers” competition is launched

By Jeanette Rice VISIT BENIDORM, run by the tourist information of Benidorm has launched a competition to win a holiday in the town.

Called “Benilovers” the competition asks visitors of the town to share a current photo of them in Benidorm which people can then vote on.

The competition is being run on their facebook, twitter and instagram pages and runs until 30th September.

The first prize will be a weekend holiday for two in Benidorm and 100 runners up will receive a cup and a certificate attesting that they were finalist in the 2015 competition. For full details on how to enter visit their web page www.visitbenidorm.es.

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Do you feel part of Europe?

I have recently returned from a trip to Sorrento, Capri and Naples. by

Jennifer Cunningham

What an incredible country Italy is, extremely beautiful, very green and with many old and attractive houses. This part made it very different from Spain, as on the hills and mountains they are all very modern buildings and it was a joy to see the difference it made.

The sea all around this area is dotted with yachts, sailing boats and motor cruisers, both large and small, which made the sea come alive. I was on a coach trip most days visiting different parts of the area which was quite awesome, because it was often travelling on the sides of mountains, with spectacular views.

The downside was the amount of traffic, it was just endless. I always thought the Spanish were fast and crazy drivers –no, the Italians take the prize. However, I had nothing but admiration for the skill and patience of the bus drivers.

This area of Italy is overlooked by a volcano, Mount Vesuvius, and it seems to be just sitting there watching and waiting. The general chatter from the locals is that they are expecting an eruption within the next 10 years. Having seen the devastating effect it has had on the area in the past, when I visited Pompeii, which was not only magnificent, it was a very surreal experience, I think I would be terrified of living in its path. If you are thinking of visiting this beautiful part of Europe, take plenty of euros with you, as it is very expensive. One pint of beer cost €10!

Whilst in Italy, it gave me cause for reflection on how lucky we are to live in Europe. There is such beauty, culture, diversity of languages and history

and I heard many comments, saying how lucky to be born a European. Although you can guarantee wonderful weather when travelling further afield, I feel that Europe has so much to offer that I look forward to discovering and appreciating it more in the future.

With the referendum looming over us, I sincerely hope that it will be yes to staying in the EU. If it turns out to be NO, then all of us ex pats will be in for a rocky ride regarding our status. Why there are people advocating that we remove ourselves and return to a totally independent country, after so many years of being such an important part of the development and unity of Europe, I don´t understand. There is no way we can turn back in time successfully. The whole reason for Europe was peace, strength, unity, trade, economic growth, and combined defence, which is so essential with the possibility of Russia returning to a cold war situation, how does the UK think it can defend itself? It will just be a little dot on the globe.

I, along with others feel there should be some changes within the EU – too many regulations and some of the rules are ridiculous, like the straight cucumbers, whilst others are not applicable to all countries, for example two sections in the UK are the justice system and the financial industry which, in comparison with other countries are already extremely efficient. I admire David Cameron for doing just what he promised in trying to bring some vital changes, especially with regard to immigration. Whether the powerful men and women in the European parliament will have enough vision

to agree to changes – who knows?

The EU needs the UK for its stability, democracy, vast experience and its bloody mindedness. So let’s hope that the CBI, government and other powerful bodies persuade the no voters and don´t knows, into understanding the benefits as well as the down sides and maybe for the first time a miracle will happen and the British public will see themselves as Europeans and lose their isolationist attitude.

For those of us living in Spain and elsewhere in the world, you realise that as an island it is not difficult to understand how many feel that they are not part of Europe, whilst some would prefer to go back in history. Would I want to be anything other than English? No, but I feel that now I am also a European.

I am aware that this article is far removed from my normal sound advice and information, but living and working in another European country I am more aware of the strengths and weaknesses of both the UK and the EU. I feel very passionate that having a birth right of living and working in a very stable, hardworking Europe there are, of course, many thousands if not millions who would love to live amongst us. You only have to look at the news every day to see the despair and tragedy of babies, children and adults in other parts of the world, to understand why often their mission in life is to come to Europe, but especially the UK. I am proud to be English first, British second and then European.

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What can you do if the tax man asks for extra Transfer Tax on the purchase of your property?

THE TAXMAN ( in this case the regional Oficina Liquidadora), is able to review the transfer tax paid on a purchase, and ask the purchasers to pay a Complementary Tax Liquidation, if they believe that the value declared on the deed is lower than the one considered as the minimum acceptable market value of your property.

This liquidation could be appealed within one month by means of a (Recurso de Reposicion) Reposition Appeal or by means of an EconomicAdministrative Claim (Reclamacion EconomicoAdministrativa).

In these kind of court cases, there has been a change in the Court’s decision, at least in the Community of Valencia, following court order number 1336/2013 by the Contentious-Administrative Section of the High Court of the Valencian Community ( TSJ).

This court order understands that the method used by the Tax Office to review and re-evaluate the prices and values declared on the notarial deeds “escrituras” of purchases, gifts and inheritances, is not adequate, as it is based on the values and information provided by the land registry, catastro, etc. The TSJ states that these values could be used as guidance, but the there still needs to be an individual inspection, inspectors must personally visit or check the properties one by one, which normally they do not do.

To prevent possible problems with the taxman, and before signing any deed of purchase, gift, inheritance, or any deed of any kind where there

is a valuation of a property, it is very important to confirm and check if the value declared is over the minimum tax value accepted by the taxman. These minimum acceptable tax values are published every year by the tax authorities, and it is based on the cadastral value multiplied by a coefficient which changes depending on the municipality, etc.

Also, if the property that you are buying is not in good condition, it is crucial to keep evidence that justifies why the value¡ declared is lower, i.e: photographs of the property, invoices for the renovations and the reparations done, etc.

Therefore, if you receive a letter from CONSELLERÍA reviewing the tax paid, because they understand that the real market value is higher than the value declared on your purchase, gift or inheritance deed……. before paying it, let us know. And also before signing a deed, first confirm the minimum acceptable value for the taxman.

The information

provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues.

The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues.

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Christina Brady

Regional Manager of Blacktower Costa Blanca

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Are the banks robust enough to survive a grexit

THE WORLD will be unable to cope with the next financial crisis because interest rates have been kept low for too long, the Bank of International Settlements has warned.

Years of reduced rates have left banks with no new ammunition to manage another crash, the so-called central bankers’ bank said in its annual report.

The Swiss-based bank claimed central banks have become stuck in a rut of low interest rates that have made debt too cheap and not helped combat issues such as low productivity in the world’s economies.

BIS claimed low interest rates are an inefficient way to spend capital because it has fuelled high risk-taking in the financial markets and increased debts because money has been so cheap. It has led to a boom and bust model with weak growth in the real economy.

Greece on Tuesday became the first advanced economy to default on an International Monetary

Fund loan after the government in Athens broke off talks with its creditors and shut down banks.

Well if this was a game of poker the Greek government appears to be playing the biggest bluff with all their chips, car keys and houses on the table.

While all Banks in Europe and the UK guarantee your money up to €100,000/£85,000 if held in a current or deposit account, as we have seen in the Cyprus crisis and now the Greek one, people can’t go to the bank and get their money no matter what the guarantee.

They only have what is literally under the mattress.

This Wednesday the Bank of England said it stood ready to take any action required in response to Greece’s worsening debt crisis, which could trigger wider problems on financial markets.

Financial instability could result in a lack of liquidity

that makes it harder for banks, companies and households to borrow, the BoE said.

What does this mean for YOU: For those of you looking at buying euros this may offer you a good opportunity or two.

For those of us with investments it could be quite volatile times, but the best advice in most cases is to sit tight and ride it out, knee jerk reactions will result in loss.

For those of us with money sitting in banks we may well want to think about the amount of cash we hold and where we hold it.

If you would like expert independent, professional and impartial advice please contact me via email christina.brady@blacktowerfm.com or on my mobile 658 892 330 .

The above information was correct at the time of preparation and does not constitute investment advice and you should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity.

Blacktower Financial Management Ltd is licenced by the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority and is registered with both the DGS and CNMV. Blacktower Financial Management (Int) Ltd is licenced in Gibraltar by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) Licence No: 00805B and registered with the DGS in Spain.

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Legion wins award THE ROYAL British Legion has presented a prestigious 2015 award to Benidorm and District for the most improved branch membership – the third time it has won the honour.

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Dick Handscombe Holistic gardener and author

Ensure you grow and eat some garden vitamins

FOR YEARS now we have read numerous advertisements and articles attempting to persuade us to buy vitamin and essential mineral supplement pills . But it could well be better to eat the vitamins and minerals as nature intended them by growing and eating them in the form of a diverse mix of fruit and vegetables that are known to contain the main vitamins we apparently need for continuous good health or for recovery if ill. Interestingly the labels on some bottles of vitamin pills include the note Not intended as a substitute for a balanced diet. Further heath authorities worldwide have been recommending that we eat at least five to nine portions of fruit and vegetables a day for their vitamin and mineral contents.

Others emphasise that mass produced vegetables in land short of beneficial trace elements can be short of a natural balance; that fruit and vegetables are at their best if harvested daily and eaten fresh and grown ecologically/organically without the use of chemical fertilizers insecticides fungicide; while the Slow Food movement recommends that we should try and eat local produce to sustain the local economy. But the future seems to be driven towards genetically modified vegetables that are resistant to weed killers and the training of agronomists trained to carve out financially secure careers with the agrochemical giants such as Monsanto. Some years ago I was asked to give a Slow Food Organisation talk to agronomist students at the Valencia Polytechnic University based on our book ‘Growing Healthy Vegetables in Spain’. When I got to the part of the talk about the possibilities of students growing healthy vegetables in containers on apartment terraces I was askedby a professor to not talk about that as agronomists and not

agriculturalists were being trained!

Agronomists who would control what was grown according to agrochemical standards but not actually grow things.

I found the attitude rather narrow minded especially as the students had just watched a film about the need to eat better and were generally short of money.

Fortunately many of our readers wish to eat healthier and see the sense of achieving the recommendations for better eating by growing some of their own in seed sprouters in the kitchen, containers on apartment terraces, in raised beds in small gardens, in a garden plot or if convenient an allotment/huerto. The great advantages are that you can focus on growing those fruits and vegetables with the greatest beneficial vitamin and mineral contents and harvest each day just what is required for each meal or day.

The book ‘Living well from our garden Mediterranean ‘ describes our progress in eating well, physically mentally gastronomically and economically, from our garden in parallel with our valley using more and more chemicals and then almost totally abandoning fruit and vegetable growing.

Whatever you select to grow ensure you include antioxidant vitamin/mineral rich foods. We ensure that we grow plenty of dark green leaves, parsley, red lettuces, sprouting broccoli, tomatoes, nasturtium flowers and leaves, garlic, onions, tomatoes, radishes , beetroots and carrots.

As for fruit it is possible to harvest something healthy on every day of the year to give seasonal diversity ranging from vitamin C packed lemons all the year round, mandarins and oranges from November to May, raspberries from May to

Twenty vegetables growing on a three square metre terrace

November, The Furniture figs and Store grapes during August and September and strawberries throughout the summer etc. vitamin packed kiwinos, which are like mini kiwis but growing in small bunches a little like grapes for a summer crop and even goji berries can be grown from plants propagated from a few berries taken from a bag of dried berries purchased in a local market.

Most importantly you don’t need large areas of good soil to make major contributions to your daily diet.

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The Furniture Store THE FURNITURE Store – Los Alcazares is the ideal place to find just what you are looking for to furnish your home.

FRED AND Diane, who first opened in early 2004, have a large range of beds, sofas, cabinet furniture, dining tables, rugs, bedside cabinets, garden furniture, etc. Their great taste in furniture and the fact that they are always listening to what their customers want, mean that everything in the store is attractive, affordable and great quality. Many items are in stock for speedy delivery, including the Gio range that now has 15% off the RRP. The Furniture Store have a range of bed bases starting from 69€ & continue to offer their hugely popular storage beds, which are still at their unbelievable low price of 250€ for a single, 295€ for a double. There are many types of mattress on display so you can pair your ideal mattress with the base of your choice. Popular memory foam mattresses start from 239€. There is also a further 50m2 of outdoor furniture on display.

The Furniture Store can also make you a personalised furniture pack, with Diane on hand to give useful advice. Their website is well designed, with clear photos and the all-important prices. See www.thefurniturestore.eu, and check-out their customer testimonials ! Telephone them on 968 582 546 for more information. Situated 5 minutes from San Javier airport, exit AP7-790 you will find The Furniture Store in the industrial estate just outside Los Alcazares.

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A Piano and 200 Candles WE’VE ALL heard off or maybe enjoyed a candlelight dinner, but now you can take romance to the next stage with ‘A Piano and 200 Candles’.

by Keith Nicol This very special concert is performed by David Gomez at the La Laguna Hotel on Sunday July 5th.

As the name would suggest, 200 candles illuminate the gardens of the Hotel La Laguna on Sunday the night, where the International renowned pianist and composer will entertain with touching classical pieces and a few compositions of his own.

It’s a unique, one off evening; a concert for lovers of quality music that could only take place in Spain, as David Gomez likes to surprise his audiences by performing in such in romantic and special environments as lighthouses, ruined churches, abandoned buildings, railway stations, historical ruins, beaches and in this case the romantic setting of La Laguna.

The Hotel Laguna is located on Avenida Antonio Quesada, 53 (Urbanización Doña Pepa) - Ciudad Quesada. Ticket sales are available from: www.1y200.com, www. atraoalo.com and www.ticketea.com.

Tickets range in price from 20€ to 90€.

AKIRA Quiz Night

By Jack Troughton ANIMAL CHARITY AKIRA is back with one of its popular Quiz Nights in Benissa at 7.30pm on Tuesday 7th July.

The town’s Casa de Cultura is hosting the event and tickets are 10€ including supper. To book a place, call Pam on 676 534 486.

Benissa hosts 7th tapas route

By Jeanette Rice BENISSA is holding its 7th tapas route starting today, Friday 3rd July.

Called “Benissa Amb Sabor” the event will run until the 8th August in the evenings.

The 12 participating restaurants and bars will offer a tapas and a drink for 2€ between the hours 0f 7.30 pm and 11 pm.

For further information of the venues participating a full programme is available on www.benissa.net.

David Gomez offers a romantic evening of music by candlelight

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WITH A background in family and matrimonial mediation, Life Coach Sara Bell helps Readers with their daily worries.

If you are having difficulties with relationships, family, work or any other aspect of your life, then help is at hand.

Very possessive MY HUSBAND is very possessive. We married one year ago, and there was no sign of this behaviour before we moved in together. Now he says he doesn’t want me going out with friends, or to go out to work. He says it’s other people he doesn’t trust, not me. He also tries to tell me what clothes to wear. I have battled against this, but he doesn’t seem to see his actions are now affecting my feelings for him.

Your husband’s behaviour is having an adverse effect on your marriage, and that is not good, especially as the marriage is very new. There is normally a deep-rooted reason for possessive behaviour - a troubled childhood or insecurity of some kind. Have his parents had a good marriage? If there has been infidelities, then that might be the reason your husband is having issues with trust in his own marriage.

If you are able to get him to go along to some counselling sessions, this will help.

Write to Sara in confidence. A pseudonym will be used if you wish. Sara reads all letters and can give a personal reply. Email your question to agonyaunt@roundtownnews.com or Sara is available for private consultations, telephone 633 614 476.

Jealous cousin MY FIANCÉ and I booked our wedding for June. After hearing this, his female cousin then booked hers the week before ours, to a guy, she had only just met. In the end, her wedding didn’t happen.

Over time though, we have noticed that she copies a lot of what we do, and at family parties, she and her partner’s behaviour towards us has become very competitive, bordering on spiteful.

It is difficult to understand why some people feel the need for oneupmanship. Your husband’s cousin may be feeling envious of your life, and want the same things. Envy is a natural emotion, and it can sometimes be viewed as being a compliment when someone copies you. The trouble starts when these feelings turn to jealousy, and then becomes spiteful. One solution might be to not spend as much time with these people in the future. But, if you have no choice keep conversation to a minimum when you do meet, don’t be alone with them, talk generally in a group, and remember it’s their problem.

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No fear!

Kenny Corris kennycorris@hotmail.com 686 361 594

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However you have to consider that although you know the truth of the situation it is set to cause some bad reactions and hurt to those who do not deserve it. They say don’t shoot the messenger, but this is not the right time!

Saturn brushes up to Mercury and here wisdom and knowledge are the prized ingredients of something that needs your tender love and care to see it safely through. It is time that discussion and planning take the place of conjecture and supposition. Use current openness of communication to help entice the very best deal going.

Mercury embraces Venus midweek and this should make you feel very centred and determined to see something through to the bitter end. Though you have insisted all along that this is your responsibility, it isn’t and the very best of opportunities is coming into place as Ceres finally calls time and helps you to shoulder the burden.

It is a take on with Mercury that gives you the strength that you need right now. It has been a tough time but you have to know that things are about to get very much better all around. The Moon’s current phase helps to illuminate a clear way forward, and you seem to have the inner strength and confidence that you need to move on.

The Sun is in opposition to Pluto. Conflict may be a problem since your determination has been misconstrued and is currently interfering in a relationship issue. Since your wants and needs are so very close, it is only a different interpretation that holds you back; and your aims are both sincere and embracing. Time to kiss and make up!

Mars trines with Neptune, planetary leader of your opposing sign of Pisces. It would seem that you are becoming more intune with your specific psychic energies. You have started a healthy eating plan and seem to have more energy and more stamina right now. All is in place to make any changes you would wish for now, for the future.

Venus sextiles Mercury, and this has the effect of stimulating your literary skills. You are calm and patient and in a reflective mood, but rather than waiting for things to happen go out and get what you really want. The deeply resourceful abilities of Mercury underline your skills, so maybe it is time to put your true feelings into words?

The Mercury sextile of Jupiter allows you freedom of expression as you have the time to concentrate on new studies and to start new projects, previously shelved. Time spent on yourself right now is indeed quality time; as you begin to discover that there is something you should or could be doing. Follow the dream.. just go for it!

Jupiter appears to have some plan in mind for you. This may be comforting, but there are many loose ends that need to be dealt with right now, and you are not the person to just let things go. For this reason your scheduling is out and your decisions are being questioned, in a process that is going to bring you benefits in the end.

Mars interacts with Ceres, and calls time on something you have been waiting for. Knowing the right time to act is crucial to your current plans, but you have to commit too.

Your needs have altered and your aim was to try to bring everyone together. However it is vital that you put yourself first because you deserve to succeed this time.

Eliminate the past when you think of the future because better, more stable times are ahead, and you have plans to make. Uranus, your trusty planetary leader, bodes that you strike a balance, but not a compromise in the current situation. Do nothing that you would live to regret, but also do not let anyone get the better of you right now.

Mars brings negative energies but these can make you feel all the more determined to make a project work, and work well for you. You are multi talented but sometimes you do not accept the compliments others want to shower you with. Your artistic energies are stimulated and may well take you to new depths if you believe in you!

If It’s Your Birthday This Week

Planetary aspects involve re-tracing your steps and going back to complete unfinished business.The delay gives you time to best plan the way ahead and only then will you do what you know you have to!

TERRORISM NEVER seems to leave the headlines these days. The recent attack on a Tunisian beach by a radicalised extremist has left a soaring death toll, and a Country that relies on tourism, and does it very well, facing lean times and suffering ahead. My heart goes out to all those who have lost loved ones. You save up for a holiday, and it is unthinkable that something so terrible as this brutal set of executions is set to wreak havoc once more. One very beautiful young lady had escaped the rain of bullets on the beach only to be exploded by a hand grenade in the foyer of the Hotel she was staying in, as she desperately sought sanctuary. Of course terrorism is nothing new. I was working in Harrods in the 1970s when an IRA bomb exploded just below me on the ground floor Food Hall. I will never forget that low bass rumble as the building shook and people just ran everywhere in sheer panic, screaming. Imagine then what it must have been like to be sunning yourself on the beach one minute and running for your life the next as the bullets fly around you. The newsreel showed a paperback book smeared with blood amongst the scattered remains of what was the idyllic setting for a well deserved happy beach holiday break. Terrorism is making everybody increasingly very angry but it also serves to make us more determined not to give in to it. No cause in the World could ever justify senseless and needless killing to promote its ideals Terrorism has shaped the way that we behave in Airports. For years we have had to bag up our mere scrapings of liquids, remove our belts and watches and have our shoes x rayed. We are subjected now and again to an intimate pat down and treated sometimes as if we were criminals as we mistakenly turn up at Security with a bottle of water. I feel safer that this security screening allows me to travel safe; obviously you never know when a disaster can strike. Of course terrorism works on fear. I’d like to bet bookings for North Africa, in general, will take a serious dip. Terrorism can happen at any time. Wars in the past were full on and declared as a state of being, whilst with terrorism it is the unknown and the subsequent fear that has the maximum effect. Fear stops everything and anything good from happening. If you fear it, whatever it is, you cannot enjoy it! I am faced very often with fearful people who are worried and fearful about meeting me. For the fearful I am that person who could know something about the past. I become that someone who could be able to see and judge such relevant actions of the past. Could is the operative word, since though I probably could, I would not want to. I never have the need to judge anyone. When fear subsides then there comes a time to enjoy the connections that are my enablement with Spirit. Fearing that the dead are being disturbed is another factor.

Since I send the message out to the Spirit World, and support the subsequent two way communication to enable messages to be passed from the dead to the living. Writing about it and talking about this connection can promote fear, so it is one of those things you just have to experience to know that fear with Spirit is not necessary, and that it can be eliminated, totally. Sadly acts of Worldwide terrorism are the unexpected, the unknown, and are calculated to destroy, distress and implant fear. There is no sympathy in the main for the cause, but destruction of life and fanatical publicity of the cause are the goals of the deluded, and they always will be. I know that you will want to join me in sending a message of support and love to all those who are currently suffering as a result of terrorism. It’s the Spiritual way to work with love as our agenda is to connect and educate through loving care, and it always will be, have no fear!

Kenny‛s Postbag

Email your letters to me at: kennycorris@roundtownnews.com

KENNY, YOU advised me that I must give my dear departed husband time to find his place before we sit together, as a family, to make contact with him. Just this week I have been smelling his pipe tobacco and felt very close to him for the first time, but today a photo of him fell down on a table. Are these the signs you said to look for? Gaby M. Gaby.... yes you seem to have clearance to make that contact you need to. Get the family together and go for it. Your partner is making his decisions right now and it would seem that he has sent messages that the time is right. I do hope he doesn’t disappoint you, and please call me to let me know when you are scheduling your special event.

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Doodle box

Quick Crossword ACROSS 6. Of no religion (7) 7. Circular (5) 9. Court (3) 10. Constable (9) 12. Upkeep (11) 15. Resound (11) 17. About (9) 19. Colliery (3) 21. Arbour (5) 22. Wreath (7) DOWN 1. Criminal (5) 2. Pig-pen (3) 3. Nothing (4) 4. Anticipation (9) 5. Heighten (7) 8. Long and very narrow (6) 11. Brazen (4-5) 13. Nonentity (6) 14. Unfold (7) 16. Titan (5) 18. Close (4) 20. Moose (3)

Cryptic Crossword ACROSS 6. How overweight associate came to his end? (7) 7. Thomas loses article to funny insect (5) 9. Observed a cutting tool (3) 10. Didn’t make a will, but had a meal during trial (9) 12. Why the songbird couldn’t sleep? (11) 15. In favour of calling - something to make one angry (11) 17. The very best directors are right (9) 19. Bashful, but will have a fling (3) 21. The French worker rested (5) 22. Sympathy strike at harbour (7) DOWN 1. Up in London a gaping heathen (5) 2. Was prostrate in narrative poem (3) 3. Plot to put fifty in the pot (4) 4. I cannot go because of infection (9) 5. Pare while the abstainer is inside (7) 8. Oppose because is amongst the others (6) 11. Evil grins indicate coating with precious metal (9) 13. He must be a bully! (6) 14. Be perplexed about right relation (7) 16. Part of a plough no single person can own? (5) 18. Bring up the tail (4) 20. See a secret agent (3)

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Burlesque Under The Stars LA FINCA De Eduardo’s is bringing you a unique show to Spain.

THIS SHOW is travelling the globe. They have only 4 dates and the dancers are flying in especially to perform there. 8th July, 15th July & 5th August and 12th August. For each show there will be a different variety of dancers. Tickets for these shows include a 2 course BBQ Dinner. The organiser Sassylina presents BURLESQUE UNDER THE STARS, presenting an evening of beautiful Burlesque, with a twisted Moulin Rouge theme to tantalise & excite your senses with every performance.

Your stunning Compere for the evening is the award winning:

Velvet Jones

CHERRY BOMB Miss Cherry Bomb has been wowing audiences across Europe and the UK since 2011, with her powerful voice and razor whit she has proved herself to be a huge explosive cocktail. Winner of the public vote at Miss Pin Up UK 2013 and runner up as Best Musical Performer at the National Vintage Award Miss Cherry Bomb just gets better and better Earning herself 5 permanent residencies as Compere

La Finca de Eduardo

for ongoing shows in London and the South West she is a front person that audiences come to see. Quirky and full of giggles this suspender clad beauty is a weapon of mass seduction and will ignite any event. The evening also feature LA BOOM BOOM BELLES (A London Troupe) making their European debut. These very talented ladies are bringing a fabulous fresh new twist to the Neo Burlesque World right now, Saucy, Sassy and very Cheeky, NOT to be missed.

Also for your viewing pleasure the guest acts on the night are: VELVET JONES Velvet Jones is a seductress with her killer curves and saucy shimmy sure to leave audiences entranced. Velvet trained at the Cheek of It School of Burlesque and has been blowing audiences away ever since with her alluring stage presence and sultry dance moves. She’ll make all your troubles disappear with just a shimmy and a smile.

TIZZY VON TASSEL Well with this sexy lady. “The clues in her name” and boy

can Tizzy Tassel , Tizzy & her stunning curves have come all the way from NZ. She has wowed everyone who’s seen her perform. For the first time in our show, Tizzy will be taking her tassels to new heights ... Definitely a performance you’ve never seen before and won’t forget gorgeous Tizzy in a hurry.

SASSYLINA This Sassy Essex girl brings Sexy, Quirky and Comedy alive in all her performances. Graduating through The Cheek Of It School, she’s been an innovative performer. Sassy has even managed to blend Irish dancing & burlesque together in sexy harmony. She has gone from graduating as a burlesque performer to putting on her own Burlesque shows in the space of 2 years, definitely one to watch.

DULCE VIDA This little fire cracker is full of Sass, visually stunning with killer moves. She will have you mesmerised from start to finish. New to the burlesque world she’s a very talented rising star. For more information or to book please contact: 965 322 830.. La Finca De Eduardo´s. Calle Monterrey 19, Urb Lomas de Don Juan, 03189 Orihuela Costa.

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River cruise

SMALL AND elegant on board, River Cruise ships offer some of the best opportunities to visit the very heart of cities located on some of the world’s most beautiful rivers.

WITH CAPACITY for around 200 passengers on board, you will never feel cramped in these state of the art ships, with beautiful panoramic windows offering unrivalled views of the countryside as your cruise meanders down it´s path.

Not strictly for adults only, equally, this type of cruise is aimed at a more mature market, demonstrated by the type of activities and entertainment offered on board – typically these will include cooking demonstrations, enriching talks, or taking advantage of the well stocked library and luscious relaxing areas to simply curl up and relax.

Attention to detail is key

Marksburg Castle

on these holidays. The itineraries are planned out in minute detail, to offer you the very best of your chosen destinations. You can choose to depart from the UK, with flights and transfers included in your price, or travel direct from Alicante to your destination, which also offers you the possibility of extending your holiday at either side of the cruise.

River cruising offers a different location every day to explore, and returning to your own cabin in the evening – a hotel on the river, with all the inclusions that you would expect to find in a 4* or 5* hotel. River cruises are full board, so breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, but also wine, beer and soft drinks at your lunch and dinner also.

Many excursions are included in you cruise, as are cultural demonstrations, events and performances as part of your entertainment. Wifi, so often a costly expense on the larger ocean cruises, is also included in your price.

But what about the destinations? Where do these cruises go? Well, amongst the most popular are the Danube – running the length

The Black Forest

from Nuremberg in Germany to Bucharest in Romania. A cruise along this route offers the unmissable opportunities to visit Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade and finishing in Budapest.

Or how about the Rhine, starting in Amsterdam and visiting Cologne, Marksburg Castle, Heidelberg, Strasbourg and the Black Forest, home of fairytales, cuckoo clocks, waterfalls and spectacular scenery. These routes can even be combined to a 15 day journey.

For art lovers, the itineraries of the ‘Waterways of the Tsars’ ‘Paris and the Heart of Normandy’ and the Danube Waltz are perfect. For city lovers, The Elbe, The Danube, The Rhine, Eastern Europe and China are unbeatable. The choices are plentiful, 8 day holidays up to 15 days, many programmed to coincide with festivals taking place in the locality (Tulips of Amsterdam, Christmas German Markets & more).

Many cruises run from March to December, and Christmas is on sale now for 2015 & 2016. So, literally, don´t miss the boat!

Contact Worldwide Horizons on 966761492 or email travel@whtravel.es for details on Viking River Cruises.

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by Peter Taylor

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Sean Coming Clean as Only he Can!

IN 1986 Sean Penn was nominated for a Golden Raspberry for Worst Actor in movie Shanghai Surprise, but that didn´t stop Madonna from marrying him the following year at a time when she was at the peak of her powers having had six number 1´s in America, and similar in all other record buying countries of the world. Their marriage lasted just two years after which Madge carried on her relentless pursuit of big singles and albums, but it was 1993 before Penn had the merest scratch of interest in his work being nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in Carlito´s way. He won a Cannes Film Festival Best Actor award in 1997 and his career has gone from strength to strength since with Academy Awards in 2003 and 2009 the main highlights.

The media coverage of his time with Madonna was always front page stuff, mostly because of Penn´s open honesty about their personal life, and he was still in open mode last Thursday in L A saying “She was a phenomenon, and I would describe that marriage as loud, that’s how I remember it, I don’t recall having a single conversation in four years together.” Yep! That’s pretty open ´n honest!!

Sean said all of this on the back of having been reminded by the reporter that he was cited for his abusive nature and issues with alcohol in Madonna´s divorce papers, bog standard high profile break stuff I´m sure you´ll agree. Interestingly Sean was in L A to see his ex-wife in concert, and finished off his interview by saying “I’ve talked to her a few times since, and there’s a whole person there, I just didn’t know it.” Refreshingly honest from Sean yet again!

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“Quote of the Week

Chris Evans mother Alma after he gave a measly 40p tip to a cabbie ‘That’s it, the ginger p****! I ain’t watching no more of his shows.’ Love you Alma!

PRINCE WILLIAM might well be trouble with Buck House after the story that´s gone viral concerning his son Prince George and a pair of CrocBrand shoes. Wee Georgie was snapped recently at the Beaufort Polo Club wearing the aforementioned footwear, after which the sales increased by 1,500%.

Prince George is not two until July 22nd and already he´s a fashion icon!

IN THE business of writing, when two guys work well together they should do all they can to keep the status quo.

I reported last year that Ricky Gervais was making a spin-off movie about ´The Office´ manager David Brent, and it´s going to happen, only Ricky’s writing partner Stephen Merchant won’t be part of the project. Don’t do it Ricky! Don’t do it mate!

Video of the Week!

A double header for you this week!!

Have a good old chuckle at Singing Giraffe Man! and be amazed at Animal Sound Man!

GEMMA COLLINS is leaving The Only Way is Essex saying she needs a break from the show.

It’s about a fight she had with Vas during filming in Marbella and reading between the lines the burning question is ´did she fall or was she pushed?´ With Gemma having whistled a glass of champers in the direction of the bosses on the day, I know what I´ve got my money on.

FAMOUS FOLK’S offspring can get doors opened that most people spend a lifetime banging a hole in. It can be argued that any parent would do the same, but when it comes to creative talent nothing is guaranteed. Patrick Schwarzenegger has a lead role in movie ´Midnight Sun´ and might well be hoping I´m right as his father only talent was a mess o´ muscles!

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Call the Council 12:45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:45 Wimbledon 2015 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Would I Lie to You? 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Celebrity MasterChef 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News 23:35 The Graham Norton Show 24:25 SunTrap 24:55 Flatliners

BBC2

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:30 7/7: The London Bombings Remembered 13:05 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:45 Wimbledon 2015 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 The Syndicate 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:35 Imagine: Beware of Mr Baker

saturday 4th July BBC1

BBC2

07:00 Breakfast

07:05 Animal Park

11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live

07:35 Formula 1

12:30 The Box

09:15 Formula 1

13:00 BBC News

10:55 Formula 1

and Weather

12:05 Wimbledon 2015

13:10 Wimbledon 2015

13:10 Formula 1

19:40 BBC News

15:30 Wimbledon 2015

19:50 BBC Regional News

21:30 Wimbledon 2Day

and Weather

22:30 Top Gear

20:00 Prized Apart

23:45 Hunt v Lauda: F1’s

21:00 The National Lottery:

Greatest Racing Rivals

Who Dares Wins

24:45 Grand Prix

21:50 Casualty 22:45 The John Bishop Show 23:30 BBC News and Weather 23:50 Not Going Out 24:20 Room 101 Extra Storage

Top Gear 22:30

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 11:55 ITV News 11:59 ITV Regional News 12:00 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Regional News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV Regional News 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Gino’s Italian Escape 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Doc Martin 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV Regional News 23:40 Vicious 24:10 The Hitcher

CHANNEL 4

07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:10 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:30 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 Come Dine with Me 12:00 Come Dine with Me 12:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 13:40 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Deal or No Deal 17:00 A Place in the Sun 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Location, Location, Location 22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 23:00 The Last Leg 24:05 Man Down 24:40 Pusher

CHANNEL 5

ITV1

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

ITV1

07:00 Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge 07:25 Pat & Stan 07:35 Dino Dan 08:00 Canimals 08:15 Sooty 08:30 Super 4 08:45 Fish Hooks 09:00 Young Justice: Invasion 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 Murder, She Wrote 11:20 Murder, She Wrote 12:15 The Jeremy Kyle Show 13:20 ITV News and Weather 13:24 ITV Regional Weather 13:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 14:25 Surprise Surprise 15:30 1000 Heartbeats 16:25 All Star Family Fortunes 17:10 This Is Lionel Richie 18:15 Catchphrase 19:00 ITV Regional News 19:15 ITV News and Weather 19:30 You’ve Been Framed!

20:00 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 23:00 ITV News and Weather 23:14 ITV Regional Weather 23:15 Black Work 24:15 Burn after Reading

07:15 How I Met Your Mother 07:40 How I Met Your Mother 08:05 How I Met Your Mother 08:30 The Grid 09:00 The Morning Line 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 The Big Bang Theory 12:25 The Simpsons 12:55 The Simpsons 13:25 The Simpsons 13:55 Rude(ish) Tube 14:25 Channel 4 Racing 17:10 Come Dine with Me 17:45 Come Dine with Me 18:15 Come Dine with Me 18:50 Come Dine with Me 19:15 Come Dine with Me 19:40 Channel 4 News 20:00 Walking Through History 21:00 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages 22:00 GI Joe: Retaliation 24:10 Terminator 2: Judgment Day

07:00 Childrens TV 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:55 Milkshake! Bop Box 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Stop! Police Interceptors 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles 16:15 Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 World War II in Colour 21:00 Conspiracy 22:00 Big Brother 23:30 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 24:30 Big Brother

07:00 Childrens TV 08:30 Paw Patrol 08:50 Little Princess 09:00 Wanda and the Alien 09:15 Zack and Quack 09:30 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:45 Jelly Jamm 10:05 LazyTown 10:30 Dora and Friends 11:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35 Access 11:40 Cowboy Builders 12:40 Cowboy Builders 13:40 Cowboy Builders 14:35 Carry On Cabby 16:25 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 19:10 5 News Weekend 19:15 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 20:10 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 21:05 Benefits 22:00 Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole 23:00 Big Brother 24:00 Wedding Disaster Specials

itv2

07:00 Life’s Funniest Moments 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 08:35 Emmerdale 09:10 You’ve Been Framed!

09:35 Dinner Date 10:35 Psych 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:20 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 13:10 Emmerdale 13:40 Emmerdale 14:15 You’ve Been Framed!

14:45 Dinner Date 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Judge Rinder 20:00 New You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey 24:15 Celebrity Juice

itv2

07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:10 Emmerdale 09:40 Coronation Street 12:05 Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 14:00 Along Came Polly 15:40 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 16:15 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 16:45 Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway 18:05 Despicable Me 20:00 Evan Almighty 22:00 Love Island 23:00 The Break-Up

Despicable Me 18:05

E4

07:00 Hollyoaks 07:25 90210 08:10 Charmed 09:00 Happy Endings 09:30 How I Met Your Mother 10:00 Rules of Engagement 10:30 Baby Daddy 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 Rules of Engagement 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 The Goldbergs 16:30 Baby Daddy 17:00 Rules of Engagement 17:30 Rules of Engagement 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 The Goldbergs 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Friends with Benefits 24:10 The Big Bang Theory 24:40 The Big Bang Theory

E4

07:00 Jane the Virgin 07:50 Rude(ish) Tube 08:15 Rude(ish) Tube 08:40 Baby Daddy 09:05 Baby Daddy 09:35 Suburgatory 10:00 Suburgatory 10:30 How I Met Your Mother 11:00 How I Met Your Mother 11:30 How I Met Your Mother 12:00 How I Met Your Mother 12:30 How I Met Your Mother 13:00 Melissa & Joey 13:30 Melissa & Joey 14:00 Baby Daddy 14:30 Baby Daddy 15:00 The Goldbergs 15:30 The Goldbergs 16:00 How I Met Your Mother 16:30 How I Met Your Mother 17:00 SPYkids 4: All the Time in the World 18:50 Rude(ish) Tube 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:30 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Attack the Block 23:45 Gogglebox 24:50 Gogglebox

Pick of the Week

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint star in the sixth installment of the Fantasy film series Harry Potter.

Saturday 4th July, ITV1 8pm

Friday July 3 - Thursday July 9 2015

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sunday 5th July BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Sunday Morning Live 12:00 Sunday Politics 13:15 Formula 1 16:30 Prized Apart 17:30 Escape to the Country 18:00 Songs of Praise 18:35 Nature’s Greatest Dancers 19:35 BBC News 19:50 BBC Regional News and Weather 20:00 Countryfile 21:00 Fake or Fortune?

22:00 A Song for Jenny 23:20 BBC News 23:40 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:50 Live at the Apollo 24:35 Don’t Tell the Bride

BBC2

07:15 Homes Under the Hammer 08:15 Big Dreams Small Spaces 09:15 Countryfile 10:15 Gardeners’ World 10:45 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:15 Formula 1 Rewind 13:20 Bargain Hunt 14:20 Athletics 15:20 Live Athletics 19:00 John Carter 21:00 Top Gear 22:00 Odyssey 22:45 Family Guy 23:25 Family Guy 23:50 Family Guy 24:10 Family Guy 24:30 Match of the Day Live

ITV1

07:00 Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge 07:25 Pat & Stan 07:35 Dino Dan 08:00 Canimals 08:15 Sooty 08:30 Super 4 08:45 Fish Hooks 09:00 Young Justice: Invasion 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 13:30 ITV News and Weather 13:39 ITV Regional Weather 13:40 Love Your Garden 14:40 Long Lost Family 15:40 Nanny McPhee & the Big Bang 17:45 Midsomer Murders 19:45 ITV Regional News 19:55 ITV News and Weather 20:15 Catchphrase 21:00 Surprise Surprise 22:00 Black Work 23:00 ITV News and Weather 23:19 ITV Regional Weather 23:20 Bear Grylls: Mission Survive 24:20 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories

CHANNEL 4

07:20 How I Met Your Mother 07:45 How I Met Your Mother 08:10 Ginetta GT5 Challenge 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:25 Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast 14:30 The Big Bang Theory 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 The Simpsons 16:30 The Simpsons 17:00 The Simpsons 17:30 Location, Location, Location 18:35 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Kevin McCloud’s Escape to the Wild 21:00 Amazing Spaces Shed of the Year 22:00 Humans 23:00 The Grey

CHANNEL 5

07:00 Childrens TV 08:40 Mio Mao 08:45 Little Princess 09:00 Wanda and the Alien 09:10 Olly the Little White Van 09:15 Zack and Quack 09:30 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:40 Jelly Jamm 09:55 LazyTown 10:25 Milkshake! Monkey 10:30 Dora and Friends 11:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35 Access 11:40 Police Interceptors 12:35 Police Interceptors 13:40 Kate & Leopold 15:50 Entrapment 18:05 Hercules 19:45 5 News Weekend 19:50 You, Me and Dupree 22:00 Big Brother 23:00 A Deadly Adoption 24:45 Assumed Killer

itv2

07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:25 Emmerdale 10:05 Coronation Street 12:30 Take Me Out 13:40 Take Me Out - The Gossip 14:25 Love Island 15:30 Mr Bean’s Holiday 17:15 The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement 19:30 Jurassic Park 22:00 Love Island 23:00 Scary Movie V 24:50 Fake Reaction

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement 17:15

E4

07:00 Rude(ish) Tube 07:25 Rude(ish) Tube 07:50 Suburgatory 08:10 Suburgatory 08:40 Melissa & Joey 09:05 Melissa & Joey 09:35 How I Met Your Mother 10:00 How I Met Your Mother 10:30 Hollyoaks 13:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 14:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 15:00 Penelope 16:50 Rude(ish) Tube 17:00 The Goldbergs 17:30 The Goldbergs 18:00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 18:30 The Net 20:45 Rude(ish) Tube 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 The Big Bang Theory 22:30 The Big Bang Theory 23:00 Gogglebox 24:00 Gogglebox

monday 6th July BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Call the Council 12:45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:45 Wimbledon 2015 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Nigel Slater: Eating Together 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Panorama 22:00 The Met: Policing London 23:00 BBC News and Weather 23:35 A Deadly Warning: Srebrenica Revisited 24:05 Have I Got Old News for You 24:35 The Graham Norton Show

BBC2

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 Call the Council 08:45 RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 09:15 Escape to the Continent 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 Daily Politics 12:30 Wimbledon 2015 21:30 Wimbledon 2Day 22:30 Mock the Week 23:00 Episodes 23:30 Newsnight 24:15 Weather 24:20 Odyssey

ITV1

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

ITV1

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 11:55 ITV News 11:59 ITV Regional Weather 12:00 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Regional News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV Regional News 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Vet School 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Vicious 22:30 It’s a Funny Old Week with Jason Manford 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV Regional News 23:40 Plebs 24:10 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA

07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:10 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:30 The Big Bang Theory 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Deal or No Deal 17:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Dispatches 21:30 Superfoods: The Real Story 22:00 How to Get a Council House 23:00 Man Down 23:35 Tattoo Fixers 24:40 24 Hours in A&E

07:00 Childrens TV 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:20 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 90 Cats and Counting: Cat Crazies 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 The Trail to Hope Rose 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Police Interceptors 21:00 Hiroshima: The Aftermath 22:00 Big Brother 23:00 Under the Dome 24:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

itv2

07:00 Life’s Funniest Moments 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 08:35 Coronation Street 09:10 Coronation Street 09:35 Dinner Date 10:35 Psych 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:20 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 13:10 Emmerdale 13:40 Coronation Street 14:15 Coronation Street 14:45 Dinner Date 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Judge Rinder 20:00 New You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Ibiza Weekender 23:00 Love Island 24:00 Celebrity Juice 24:45 Two and a Half Men

E4

07:00 Hollyoaks 07:25 90210 08:10 Charmed 09:00 The Goldbergs 09:35 How I Met Your Mother 10:00 Rules of Engagement 10:30 Baby Daddy 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 Rules of Engagement 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Baby Daddy 16:30 Rules of Engagement 17:30 How I Met Your Mother 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 The Big Bang Theory 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 The Goldbergs 21:00 New Girl 21:30 The Mindy Project 22:00 The Big Bang Theory 22:30 The Big Bang Theory 23:00 My Mad Fat Diary 24:00 Gogglebox

tuesday 7th July BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:30 7/7: The London Bombings Remembered 13:05 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:45 Wimbledon 2015 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 The Syndicate 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:35 Imagine: Beware of Mr Baker

BBC2

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 Call the Council 08:45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under 09:15 Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 11:30 Call the Council 12:15 Flog It! Travels Around Britain 12:30 Daily Politics 13:30 Wimbledon 2015 21:00 Wimbledon 2Day 22:00 The Bank: A Matter of Life and Debt 23:00 Rev 23:30 Newsnight 24:15 Weather 24:20 7/7: The London Bombings Remembered

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 11:55 ITV News 11:59 ITV Regional Weather 12:00 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Regional News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV Regional News 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 A Great Welsh Adventure with Griff Rhys Jones 21:00 Love Your Garden 22:00 Virgin Atlantic: Up in the Air 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV Regional News 23:40 Benidorm 24:40 Murder, She Wrote

07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:10 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:30 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 Come Dine with Me 12:00 Come Dine with Me 12:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Deal or No Deal 17:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 22:00 Child Genius 23:00 Not Safe For Work 23:50 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 24:50 Rude Tube

07:00 Childrens TV 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:20 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Meltdown: Days of Destruction 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Police Interceptors 21:00 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 22:00 Benefits by the Sea: Jaywick 23:00 Big Brother 24:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

itv2

07:00 Life’s Funniest Moments 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 08:35 Coronation Street 09:10 Coronation Street 09:35 Dinner Date 10:35 Psych 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:20 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 13:10 Emmerdale 13:40 Coronation Street 14:15 Coronation Street 14:45 Dinner Date 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Judge Rinder 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Love Island 23:00 Celebrity Juice 23:50 Bad Bridesmaid 24:45 Two and a Half Men

E4

07:00 Hollyoaks 07:25 90210 08:10 Charmed 09:00 The Goldbergs 09:30 How I Met Your Mother 10:00 Rules of Engagement 10:30 Baby Daddy 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 Rules of Engagement 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Baby Daddy 16:30 Rules of Engagement 17:30 How I Met Your Mother 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 The Big Bang Theory 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 The Goldbergs 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Empire 23:00 Tattoo Fixers 24:00 The Big Bang Theory 24:30 The Big Bang Theory

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Friday July 3 - Thursday July 9 2015

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wednesday 8th July BBC1

BBC2

07:00 Breakfast

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer

10:15 Neighbourhood Blues

08:00 Call the Council

11:00 Homes Under the Hammer

08:45 Helicopter Heroes

11:45 Call the Council

Down Under

12:30 Wimbledon 2015

09:15 See Hear

14:00 BBC News and Weather

09:45 Antiques Roadshow

14:20 Wimbledon 2015

Detectives

19:00 BBC News

10:15 Victoria Derbyshire

19:30 BBC Regional News

12:00 BBC News

20:00 The One Show

12:30 The Budget 2015

21:00 Don’t Tell the Bride

16:30 Wimbledon 2015

22:00 The Interceptor

21:00 Wimbledon 2Day

23:00 BBC News

22:00 Children of the Gaza War

23:25 BBC Regional News

23:00 QI

and Weather

23:30 Newsnight

23:35 A Question of Sport

24:15 Weather

24:05 The Met:

24:20 The Bank:

Policing London

A Matter of Life and Debt

ITV1

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

ITV1

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 11:55 ITV News 11:59 ITV Regional Weather 12:00 This Morning 13:15 ITV News 14:55 ITV Regional News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV Regional News 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 The Cube 22:00 Long Lost Family 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 ITV Regional News 23:40 Pop Gold 24:40 Tales from Northumberland with Robson Green

07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:10 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:30 The Big Bang Theory 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 Come Dine with Me 12:00 Come Dine with Me 12:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Deal or No Deal 17:00 A Place in the Sun 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 The Autistic Gardener 22:00 24 Hours in A&E 23:00 From Russia with Cash 24:00 How to Get a Council House

07:00 Childrens TV 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Milkshake! Monkey 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Trauma Doctors 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 FBI: Negotiator 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Cricket on 5 21:00 My Million Pound Council House 22:00 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 23:00 Big Brother 24:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

itv2

07:00 Life’s Funniest Moments 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 08:35 The Cube 09:35 Dinner Date 10:35 Psych 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:20 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 13:10 Emmerdale 13:40 The Cube 14:45 Dinner Date 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Judge Rinder 20:00 New You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Love Island 23:00 Celebrity Juice 23:50 American Pie 2

E4

07:00 Hollyoaks 07:25 90210 08:10 Charmed 09:00 The Goldbergs 09:30 How I Met Your Mother 10:00 Rules of Engagement 10:30 Baby Daddy 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 Rules of Engagement 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Baby Daddy 16:30 Rules of Engagement 17:00 Rules of Engagement 17:30 How I Met Your Mother 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 The Big Bang Theory 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 The Goldbergs 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Jane the Virgin 23:00 Nashville 24:00 Gogglebox

thursday 9th July BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Call the Council 12:45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:45 Wimbledon 2015 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Britain Beneath Your Feet 21:30 EastEnders 22:00 Celebrity MasterChef 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:35 Question Time 24:35 This Week

BBC2

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 Call the Council 08:45 Flog It! Trade Secrets 09:15 Natural World 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 12:30 Daily Politics 13:30 Wimbledon 2015 21:00 Wimbledon 2Day 22:00 Coast 23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 Newsnight 24:15 Weather 24:20 Children of the Gaza War

Mock the Week 23:00

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 11:55 ITV News 11:59 ITV Regional Weather 12:00 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Regional News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV Regional News 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 21:00 Coronation Street 21:30 Big Box Little Box 22:00 Superhospital 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 ITV Regional News 23:40 Central Lobby 24:10 Murder, She Wrote

07:30 Will & Grace 07:55 Will & Grace 08:20 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:15 Frasier 09:45 Frasier 10:15 The Big Bang Theory 10:45 The Big Bang Theory 11:10 Come Dine with Me 11:45 Come Dine with Me 12:15 Come Dine with Me 12:50 Channel 4 News 12:55 Come Dine with Me 13:25 Come Dine with Me 14:00 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 15:00 Channel 4 Racing 17:00 A Place in the Sun 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Grand Designs 22:00 Married at First Sight 23:00 True Stories 24:25 Big Fat Gypsy Weddings

07:00 Childrens TV 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Milkshake! Monkey 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Conspiracy 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Lone Rider 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Cricket on 5 21:00 Benefits 22:00 Big Brother 23:00 Person of Interest 23:55 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 24:55 Access

itv2

07:00 Life’s Funniest Moments 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 08:35 Coronation Street 09:10 You’ve Been Framed!

09:35 Dinner Date 10:35 Psych 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:20 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 13:10 Emmerdale 13:40 Coronation Street 14:15 You’ve Been Framed!

14:45 Dinner Date 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Judge Rinder 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 The Lost World: Jurassic Park 23:00 Love Island 24:00 Celebrity Juice 24:45 Reality Bites

E4

07:00 Hollyoaks 07:25 90210 08:10 Charmed 09:00 The Goldbergs 09:30 How I Met Your Mother 10:00 Rules of Engagement 10:30 Baby Daddy 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 Rules of Engagement 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Baby Daddy 16:30 Rules of Engagement 17:00 Rules of Engagement 17:30 How I Met Your Mother 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 The Goldbergs 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 New Girl 22:30 The Mindy Project 23:00 Gogglebox 24:00 The Big Bang Theory 24:30 The Big Bang Theory

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Shedding light on the Dark Ages HEAD BACK to days or yore and visit La Nucia next weekend to enjoy the Medieval Market filling the streets of the old town centre.

by Jack Troughton THE AREA becomes a sea of colour with jugglers, minstrels, dancers, and jesters, as well as more than 70 stalls selling a variety of artisan goods.

The town first Medieval Market was held 10 years ago to celebrate its 300th anniversary, regional craft association Amata is now staging the 11th event and on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of July, from 6pm each evening.

And the market promises fun for all the family. There are plenty of activities for youngsters including an old-fashioned merry-go-round and medieval table games – so modern game devices can safely be left at home.

Elvira Geurts, of Amata, told RTN the organisers tried to bring something different to the town each year and “people on stilts, nobles and beggars, fools and cripples, will pass through the crowd – and of course, there is a juggler and he does a fire show at night!”

CRAFTS She said the stalls sold a huge variety of crafts made by the stallholders and there was the chance of seeing an artisan at work.

“Nothing is imported, nothing comes from the factories, or is made by friends or family elsewhere – that is the Amata philosophy and we are pretty strict.”

Enjoying last year’s market

Stalls sell goods such as leather bags and belts, wooden toys and puppets, hand-painted tiles and ceramics, paintings and jewellery. “You can watch a smith, two bookbinders, a stone cutter and a wood carver at work, and two potters will bring their wheels to allow people to transform a lump of clay into a small vase or bowl.”

And when it is time to relax there are “taverns” with

beer, wine, meats, fish, or Arabic tents serving mint tea and pastries – other stalls offer cheeses, sausages and preserves to take home.

The Medieval market is signed from the entrance to the town and plenty of parking is available at the site of the former Sunday market. For more information call 639 979 678 or visit www.amata.es/LaNucia14

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Amateur theatre event in Altea ALTEA TOWN will be hosting a month of amateur theatre “Alteatre” for the third year running.

by Jeanette Rice Starting tomorrow, Saturday 4th July, and every Saturday through the month groups of amateur theatre companies will perform at the Parc de L’Aigua de Altea in a bid to be awarded best amateur performance of the competition.

First prize will be 800 euros followed by two prizes of 500 euros. The competition will also recognise with awards the best actor, actress, scenery and direction. There will also

be a prize for the best performance as voted for by the audience.

All of the shows will start at 9 pm and the ticket price will be 5 euros per show or for 10 euros a ticket to see four shows.

Tickets can be purchased at the offices of Citizen of the City of Altea and Administrative Extension of Altea la Vella, in the House of Culture and in the Plaça de l’Aigua the same day of the performance.

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Free Windows 10 DEAR AUNTY, I HAVE noticed recently an icon on my laptop ‘Free Windows 10’.

When I click onto this it is offering until July 29th a free complete version of Windows 10. Is this really a free version and is it safe to download it when it becomes available?

What are your thoughts on this, I await your reply. Thanks for a great page. Andrea Aunty says: Yes it is a free Windows 10.

Most users of W7 and W8 will be able to get the free upgrade to W10.

By completing the notification, you have reserved your copy for when W10 is made available to you, currently scheduled for 29th July.

It will then be downloaded to your PC,

and then you will be asked if and when you want to install it.

There are bound to be some incompatibility issues and so you should really do some preparation prior to installation.

Back up, on a separate external hard drive or pen-drive, any or all documents,

pictures, videos that you have on your PC. It may also be wise to ensure you have your W7/8 back up installation disks, so if anything does go wrong with the W10 installation, you can use those disks to ensure you have a version of windows on your PC.

Mouse problem DEAR AUNTY VIRUS, I’m having a problem with all of my word processing programmes (open office, notepad, email “compose”) because the text entry cursor haphazardly jumps back randomly into the previous text, so that if I´m not watching the screen, I have to keep cutting & pasting back to the end.

I have tried uninstalling open office and reinstalling, but it made no difference.

Any suggestions? Les Aunty says: I think this is more a mouse / keyboard issue rather than a software issue.

You do not say if you are using a laptop or not, but sometimes the mouse pad can be very sensitive.

Or it could mean your mouse and keyboard drivers are not working correctly.

If you think this may be the case, uninstall the mouse drivers and reboot the PC, and it should reload the drivers, and hopefully solve the problem.

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Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

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List of other prefixes THIS SUBJECT of prefixes is beginning to take me over.

AFTER LIMITING myself to two of them last week, and only choosing very few examples of each, I have now discovered that there are approximately sixty prefixes altogether, most of them Latin in origin, but quite a few Greek, and a nice little clump of them are in a different category called “prepositional”. And that’s not to mention suffixes, which are the bits you add onto the ends of words. There are forty four of them, at the last count.

So I’ve decided to pick out a few of the more common prefixes and list them, along with their meanings and an example or two, on the understanding that those of you who are interested, will discover more for yourself, and those who aren’t can just skip through to the end! Here we go.

Ante = in front of Antepasado = ancestor Anti = against Anticonceptivo = contraceptive (lit. against conception) Bi / bis = two.

Bisabuelo = great grandfather (lit. twice grandfather) Entre = between Entresemana = mid-week Extra = outside Extraordinario = extraordinary (lit. outside the ordinary) i = negation ireal = unreal, ilegal = illegal menos/minus = less menospreciar = to scorn/despise (lit. undervalue) pos / post = after posponer = to postpone (lit. to put after)

pre = before preocupar = to worry (lit. to occupy ones attention before an event) pro = forward progreso = progress (lit. moving forward) re = repetition repasar = to revise (lit. to pass by again) sin = without sinvergüenza = shameless (without shame) tras = through /beyond trastienda = back room of a shop uni = one uniforme = uniform (lit. one form) There is an abundance of other examples and some of these prefixes can have more than one meaning, so this list is really just a taster. You may like to think about the meanings of: antidemocrático, antecedentes, bicicleta, minusválido, sinfín, trascender, revivir, proponer.

I’ll just finish off with something different but related, and that is compound words. Again there are many of them, so here are just a few that I like.

Boquiabierto = open-mouthed Nomeolvides = forget-me-not Agridulce = bittersweet Aguardiente = firewater And I truly think there is enough food for thought there to keep you going for a good long time!

Crossword Solutions for Last Week CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across: 6 Fatally; 7 Moths; 9 Saw; 10 Intestate; 12 Nightingale; 15 Provocation; 17 Starboard; 19 Shy; 21 Leant; 22 Rapport.

Down: 1 Pagan; 2 Lay; 3 Plan; 4 Contagion; 5 Whittle; 8 Resist; 11 Silvering; 13 Hector; 14 Brother; 16 Share; 18 Rear; 20 Spy. QUICK SOLUTIONS Across: 6 Heathen; 7 Round; 9 Woo; 10 Policeman; 12 Maintenance; 15 Reverberate; 17 Regarding; 19 Pit; 21 Bower; 22 Garland.

Down: 1 Felon; 2 Sty; 3 Zero; 4 Foretaste; 5 Enhance; 8 Linear; 11 Bare-faced; 13 Nobody; 14 Develop; 16 Giant; 18 Near; 20 Elk.

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Route 66 diner helps raise 625€ for horse rescue centre A FUNDRAISER celebrating the first anniversary of Benimar’s Route 66 American diner has helped raise 625€ for the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre at Rojales.

Rescue centre co-founder Sue Weeding thanked everyone who supported the dinner and raffle saying the money would go towards the feeding and care of the centre’s more than 90 horses, ponies and donkeys rescued from abuse and neglect.

“It was a very busy day, as Rod had been called out by the police to rescue a horse and later had 700 bales of alfalfa to get off the field,” Sue said. “I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to attend because I broke my wrist a few weeks ago and can’t drive.

But at the last minute all our volunteers from our La Zenia charity shop came to the rescue. They bought the raffle prizes with their own money and picked me up to make sure I could be there. It was just wonderful and a huge thanks to everyone involved.”

The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre relies solely on donations to fund its animal welfare work. As part of its fundraising efforts, Sue said a ninth charity shop selling second hand clothes, furniture and bric-a-brac will soon open in Dolores.

A manager and volunteers are needed to run the Dolores shop, which is expected to open in about four weeks’ time. If you’re interested in helping out, please call Sue on 652 021 980.

The centre also accepts donations to stock its charity shops. Large donated items such as furniture can be collected from your house and each shop also offers a delivery service for large items.

The rescue centre, located just outside Rojales at Partido Lo Garriga 59, opens to the public on the first Sunday of every month from 1pm to 4pm. For more details and directions, please visit www.easyhorsecare.net.

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Legion wins award THE ROYAL British Legion has presented a prestigious 2015 award to Benidorm and District for the most improved branch membership – the third time it has won the honour.

by Jack Troughton

THE MCCRAE SHIELD is given annually to the overseas branch with the best figures over the last three years.

The presentation was made at an annual celebration organised by the Legion’s District North at El Cisne, Alfaz Del Pi, where 160 members from six local branches and the Hondon Valley Branch met to catch up and swap stories.

The highlight of the day was the presentation with District Chairman Hails handed the shield to Marilyn Rogers, Benidorm and District’s Membership Secretary (pictured).

Everyone enjoyed a meal of a meat selection, salads, and cheese and crackers supplied

by Aulsberry’s Catering Service, of Hondon de los Frailes, and entertainment was courtesy of John the Fiddler – with many guests joining in the songs.

And the traditional raffle raised more than 500€ for the annual Poppy Appeal.

To find out more about the Legion and its branches, visit www.britishleagion.org.uk/ counties/spain-north or email the Secretary on secretary.rbl.dns@gmail.com. The phone number for welfare inquiries is 676 451 780.

Meet a smile

Make A Smile chickens

by Jack Troughton MEMBERS OF U3A Vall Del Pop headed for the hills to visit the Make A Smile charity project at Relleu.

In April the charity’s Tony Grande spoke at a U3A about the EMAUS self-sufficiency project and on Sunday, 52 members took a coach to the farm to see for themselves.

The charity aims to make the farm selfsufficient and support 24 young adults with learning disabilities and EMAUS children. Produce is sold locally and to restaurants along the coast, along with the eggs laid by chickens.

People can sponsor a chicken for 10€ or an olive tree for 50€ - 1,000 have been planted – and in time olive oil will be sold to increase income.

And after a tour of the crops, many of the members sponsored a fowl or a tree, and purchased fresh vegetables and eggs.

The visit included a homemade paella lunch with drinks. It raised 520€ for the charity, together with a donation of 208€, and 601€ proceeds of a quiz night organised in aid of EMAUS.

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Just Juice: Fresh Juice Programmes When first asked to take part in a ‘juice cleanse’, I laughed at the idea! I’m a curvy woman and although I’ve always wanted to lose weight, the idea of drinking nothing but fruit and vegetable juice for 5 days was daunting.

When first asked to take part in a ‘juice cleanse’, I laughed at the idea! I’m a curvy woman and although I’ve always wanted to lose weight, the idea of drinking nothing but fruit and vegetable juice for 5 days was daunting. JustJuice Costa Blanca might be new to the area, but it’s not a new idea. Juicing has been around for years and is very popular in the UK and the States with celebrities trying to shed unwanted pounds.

Despite apprehension about swapping ‘calories’ for nutrition, it was explained that each juice uses locally sourced ingredients and contains all the vitamins and minerals my body needs, so I decided to try it!

The juices come in 3, 5 or 7 day cleanses with 4 juices each day; one for breakfast, lunch and dinner and one to drink throughout the day. They’re made within 24 hours prior to your delivery so you know they’re fresh and you pop all but the first day’s into your freezer. At the end of each day, you take out the next to defrost.

Firstly, I was surprised at how tasty the juices were!

When I read the ingredients I was worried, but they tasted great, even my husband loved them! Secondly,

I thought I was going to be hungry, but I never got the stomach rumble I do on a usual diet. Jane from JustJuice gave me so much help, support and information throughout the cleanse. She explained to me that because your body is using the nutrition effectively you won’t feel hungry.

At the end of my cleanse I’d lost just under 6 kg and now feel great! My skin looks good, my hair’s shiny and my mood is better. The best part was, after the cleanse I didn’t crave the naughty things I used to eat. This was because my body had detoxed them all out whilst on the cleanse. For me, the juices worked as a meal replacement, but some prefer to have them with evening meals.

JustJuice Costa Blanca delivers all over the coast, but you have to get in quick as they’re booking up fast since they’re the cheapest and tastiest cleanse in the area.

Get the body you want for summer. Try JustJuice now at www.justjuicedetox.com or call on 667 311 281 and please mention the RTN to get 5% discount!

Bernadine, Javea

Bernadine

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Maintaining a healthy liver living in Spain

by Jeanette Rice

LIVING IN Spain can, in some cases, put temptations our way that may be fun at the time but can create a long lasting effect on our bodies and our health.

One of the key organs of the body, the liver, can suffer from the relaxed lifestyle that most of us enjoy across the Mediterranean, with tapas combined with a glass of wine or two or three on a daily basis causing our livers to struggle processing the alcohol.

The liver is the largest gland in our body and without it a person cannot survive. It has a number of functions the key ones being: Detoxifying the blood to rid it of harmful substances (such as toxins, drugs, alcohol and more); Converts stored sugar to usable sugar when the body’s sugar levels fall below normal; Produces bile, a substance needed to digest fats; Breaks down haemoglobin as well as insulin and other hormones; Destroys old red blood cells.

Performing so many vital functions the liver is very prone to disease.

It isn’t all doom and gloom though as you can detoxify your liver with certain super foods, here are just a few: 1. Beets and Carrots: Carrots are rich in Glutathione, a protein that helps detoxify the liver. Both are extremely high in plantflavonoids and beta-carotene. Eating beets and carrots can

help stimulate and improve overall liver function.

2. Tomatoes: They have abundant amounts of Glutathione which again, are a great detoxifier for the liver. As a side effect, Lycopene in tomatoes will protect against breast, skin, and lung cancer.

3. Grapefruit: Another source of the liver cleansing glutathione. It’s also high in vitamin C and antioxidants, which boost the production of liver detoxification enzymes and increase the natural cleansing process of the liver.

4. Spinach: Raw spinach is also a major source of glutathione, triggering the toxin cleansing enzymes of the liver.

5. Citrus Fruits: Lemons and limes contain very high amounts of vitamin C, which helps stimulate the liver and aids the synthesizing of toxic materials into substances that can be absorbed by water.

6. Turmeric: Turmeric is the liver’s favorite spice and helps boost liver detox. It does this by assisting enzymes that actively flush out dietary carcinogens.

7. Apples: They are high in pectin and other chemicals essential to cleansing and releasing toxins from the digestive tract. Apples make it easier for the liver to handle the toxic load during the cleansing process.

8. Garlic: Garlic is loaded with sulphur, which activates liver enzymes that help your body flush out toxins. Garlic also holds high amounts of allicin and selenium, two natural compounds that also aid in liver cleansing.

9. Leafy Green Vegetables: Green veggies are extremely high in

plant chlorophylls that absorb environmental toxins, increase bile production, and neutralize heavy metals, chemicals, and pesticides, which lowers the burden on the liver.

10. Green Tea: Green tea is full of plant antioxidants known as catechins, a compound known to assist liver function.

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Benidorm extras party into the night THE BENIDORM extras celebrated together at the weekend with some special guest appearances from the cast and crew of the programme.

Extras with Jake Canuso

by Jeanette Rice THE PRIVATE wrap party was held at the Rockstar bar in Benidorm, with the roof bar and terrace being closed off to members of the public.

Most of the extras attended the event, although many had opted for what they

would call “normal clothes” as opposed to the bright and sometimes clashing colours that were required for filming.

The wrap party was a chance for everyone to get together and chat, many had formed friendships through working together and

promised to keep in touch, “it’s a real family feel”, said one extra.

During the evening a band played whilst everyone enjoyed the buffet before the presentation ceremony began.

It has become a tradition that the extras

are presented with awards such as best photographer, best newcomer, most dedicated and sometimes best shorts!!!.

Presenting the awards was Jake Canuso (Mateo) who attended with the writer Derren Litten and the Director David Sant.

Polop enjoys it’s 2nd Beer Festival

By Jeanette Rice LAST SATURDAY, residents and visitors enjoyed the 2nd beer festival in the town of Polop.

The event, run by the Polop Penyas, was organised to raise

funds for upcoming fiestas, and offered free entry to all.

Starting at 12 noon in the Plza. La Purisima, the event had live music and DJ’s as well as a giant paella.

Polop residents as well as visitors from neighbouring

U3A meets new faces

towns enjoyed a fun filled afternoon, with some even dressing up for the event. A group of cowboys and Indians were spotted enjoying the atmosphere and off course the beer.

By Jack Troughton U3A MARINA Baixa welcomed 14 new members and four visitors to its June General Meeting at the Albir Cactus Hotel Mast Monday.

There were 110 existing members in attendance and afterwards many went to enjoy a meal at the Gastro Comic Restaurant in Albir.

There was no guest speaker but members were entertained by the skills of the Craft, Watercolour Painting and Sugarcraft groups.

U3A Marina Baixa holds its general meetings on the fourth Monday of the month at the Casa de Cultura in Alfaz Del Pi – the next is on Monday 27th July when doors open at 10am and desks close at 10.50am for a prompt 11am start.

New members are always made welcome. For more information, visit the website www.u3amarinabaixa.com or the Facebook page.

Anyone without internet access can call Secretary Joan Flint on 96 586 1226 or 663 637 167.

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Football Campus FOR THE seventh year running, Torrevieja’s Sports City will host a football campus for Children from all over Spain.

by Keith Nicol THIS SUMMER’S event takes place through the month of July and attracts hundreds of footballers, not just from Torrevieja but mainly from Madrid and the north of Spain, who avail themselves of a family summer holiday in the process, by the Mediterranean.

Torrevieja’s XPERT CAMPUS has become a baseline for summer camps in that they combine sport with different activities that promote coexistence and human formation integrated through sport. They also have an educational aspect in that the campus is bilingual; Spanish and English. Originally known as the Champions Campus , it has also attracted some big names, none bigger nationally than Real Madrid and Spanish Captain and Goalkeeper Iker Casillas back in 2012, who unfortunately could not attend due to Spain’s winning involvement in the European Championship. Under a new name, Xpert Events chose to return to the city of Torrevieja due to its magnificent sports facilities and location by the Mediterranean. This year, unlike previous years, three activities will be carried out, for which, space permitting; the enrolment period is still open.

The XPERT Soccer Campus started activities yesterday, Thursday 2nd July but runs through to July 11th on the artificial turf of the Sports City. Participation of more than 100 students of all ages and both boys and girls is expected. For those wishing to participate in a variety of sports, the XPERT Multi-sport Campus could be for you.

Running parallel to the football campus it offers Basketball, Football, Tennis, Paddle, Golf, Bodycombat and watersports.

With the scorching weather, watersports may be a more attractive option and the XPERT Nautical Camp my be perfect for your children, in collaboration with the RCNT: Real Club Nautico of Torrevieja. This takes place from 11th to 20th July this summer, This new campus teaches students how to navigate various dinghies, kayaking, canoeing and surfing. A maximum of 75 children can participate in this.

The program of the XPERT CAMPS is developed in collaboration with the Junta de Castilla y León and its activities are conducted bilingually in English. Information about all the camps, times and registration can be found at www.xpert-camps.com or calling: 911 610 327.

Last tips as season ends

By Jack Troughton PAUL MELBA held the final coaching session of the season of the newly formed U3A Marina Baixa Golfing Group at Las Rejas Golf Club.

Paul has been sharing his knowledge of the game to group members – some are regular players and others who have just taken up the game – and coaching will resume in September.

Masters Summer Regional Swimming Championships

The latest from Benitachell Bowls Club 27TH JUNE 2015 - FEDERATION COMPETITION - VALENCIAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE The league table after week 8 has been published. Finga Guila have withdrawn from the competition so the league table has had all their results expunged leaving Javea Green in first place.

26TH JUNE 2015 - BBC AUSSIE PAIRS Pony & Trap out in front by 6 points from Great Expectations, La Banda and Blanco Corazon.

26TH JUNE 2015 - CBBA NORTHERN SUMMER LEAGUE The results and league table have been published after the latest set of games. Javea Sharks are in first place with BBC Panthers 2 points behind in 2nd place, and BBC Cougars a further 2 points behind in 3rd place.

25TH JUNE 2015 - FEDERATION COMPETITION - VALENCIAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Javea Green 94 Shots (10 points) v BBC 70 Shots (2 points) 25TH JUNE 2015 - BBC SUMMER TRIPLES

More than 300 children are expected to participate in July’s Xpert Campus program

The results and league table after the latest set of games have been published, showing “Siete Arriba” , “Mustava Beers” and “GT. Expectations” all on 10 points, in the BBC Summer Triples League sponsored

by IBEX Insurance.

24TH JUNE 2015 - CBBA NORTHERN SUMMER LEAGUE Javea Sharks 72 (11 points) v BBC Panthers 77 (15 points) Another good win for the Panthers away to top team Javea Sharks.

22ND JUNE 2015 - CBBA NORTHERN SUMMER LEAGUE BBC Cougars 92 (21 points) v EL Cid 63 (5 points) BBC Cougars had a good victory at home to a strong El Cid team.

Please check out our website for full details of the above and for a full update of all our forthcoming competitions and results. Entries are now being invited for the BBC Masters Competition, arguably the best format on the Costa Blanca. For more information and on-line entry form visit www.benitachellbowlsclub.com

HUNDREDS OF swimmers from clubs across the region and outside the Valencia Community took part in the “5th Valencian Regional Championships” at the “Parque Oeste Sports complex” in Valencia on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June. Each swimmer was allowed to participate in a maximum of 3 individual races and relays.

Club Natación Torrevieja entered a team of 5 swimmers but unfortunately due to illness and last minute work commitments only three swimmers competed.

First to swim Saturday morning was Vicki Connolly in the women’s 50m freestyle event. Nervous but determined Vicki swam a close a race and won a Bronze medal. Missing out on Silver by 7 hundredths of a second and missing gold by half a second. Not to be disheartened she later stormed on to take gold in the 200m Freestyle by a clear 11 seconds. Team mates Beth Altabas and Paul Matthews both took gold medals in their races, Beth winning gold in the women’s 50m Butterfly and Paul in the men’s 100m Freestyle event.

After a break over lunch racing commenced again for the afternoon session. First to swim was Paul in his 50m Butterfly, matching his current best time, and beating his long standing rival, to win gold. Paul later went on to finish with a third gold in his 100m Backstroke event. Beth then swam her final two races of the competition, the women’s 200m Individual Medley and the 200m Backstroke. Victorious again Beth won a further two gold medals. Last to swim, in the last race of the day, was Vicki in her 400m Freestyle event. Keeping up the team’s success Vicki won gold in this event and beat her own Regional Record by 4 seconds. So, all in all, 9 medals from 9 events made a good warm up for the Summer Nationals!

For more information about Torrevieja Swimming Club please contact Rosa 665 454 126, President Felipe on 609 418 776 or Vicki 669 637 015 or by email on info@ clubnataciontorrevieja.com

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Does the Society still have a role in modern golf?

Does it work?

By Tony Myles MANY YEARS ago I was first introduced to this great sport by a colleague who really only wanted to off-load his old blade style clubs. At that time the only way that you could participate, if you were a newcomer to the game, was to add your name to a long waiting list at a local golf club and hope that a few elderly members ‘moved on’. Alternatively you could join a golf society, whereby you could probably count on one game per month depending

on how active your Society Secretary was.

These days most golf clubs are desperate

for members and so the prospect of being interviewed and then ‘played-in’ has long since disappeared.

But the opposite is true for the Golf Society as I can confirm that it is alive and kicking vibrantly in Spain. Why? Is it cost? I am not sure because, even though Campbell’s efforts have persuaded numerous golf clubs to lower their fees and offer exceptional deals, the cost of playing once per week as a society member can’t be much lower than the annual membership fees at numerous clubs across Spain.

Convenience? Playing with a society is always optional and so no cost is incurred if you decide to opt out for a few weeks. By contrast once the Club’s annual subscription is paid then most club members will endeavour to play as frequently as possible, on the basis that the more games that are played the lower is the cost per round.

Socialising? Golf is the most sociable of all sports as you are always endeavouring to beat the course and not your follow competitor. So does the Society offer a greater degree of social activity?

Or, are the other more diverse reasons?

What is your opinion? I am always delighted to hear your views and they are always appreciated.

Each week I enjoy feedback from a number of well-

head 2 head

Big Bertha

established groups around the north and south Costa Blanca. However there are hundreds and possibly thousands of Golf Societies right across Spain and I would like to hear from you on any subject whatsoever. Are you getting a great deal?

Are your numbers shrinking or growing? How frequently do you play? Do you welcome guests?

These are just a handful of topics that I would love to learn from you. Will you take a few minutes to send me an email? info@clgolf.es. Many thanks.

Tony M - Good news about Callaway.

Campbell - Yes we are very pleased as it means we now have all the major brands available and all directly from the manufacturers.

Tony M - Where did they get the name Big Bertha?

Campbell - I think it was some sort of large gun.

Tony M - That reminds me a lot of my swing.

Campbell - Are you serious?

Tony M - Oh yes my mates say that when I pull the trigger, it’s a barrel of laughs and they could get injured through friendly fire.

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Feel at home in the SX4 S-Cross FIRST IMPRESSIONS matter. In business it is that care and attention to appearance, dress and general conduct that makes a lasting impression.

The same can be applied to vehicles and that’s where Suzuki scores highly. From that first moment of opening the door and sitting in the driver’s seat I feel at home in the SX4 S-Cross. Bear in mind that I drive a lot of cars and yet Suzukis always stands out because they are all comfortable.

I test the Suzuki during the worst weather for 100 years. At one point over 100,000 homes are without power and some unfortunate residents in Somerset have been without power since Christmas. Flooding is encountered on almost every route but my Japanese friend with its raised ride height is ideal in such situations.

High winds and water logged roads ensure that it is nigh on impossible to exceed 60mph. Those gusting high winds do buffet the Suzuki but it feels confident enough. It is quite sluggish though especially on startup and so it is pleasing to find that it is equipped with a sport mode that livens things up. In fact it remains on this mode for most of the test

because I find it gives it the ‘oomph’ that I require.

Interestingly it doesn’t affect fuel economy that much either with the vehicle still returning over 40mpg, which I’m quite impressed with considering it’s a 1.6-litre petrol.

When conditions become too slippery it is easy to turn the centre mounted dial to ‘snow and mud’ mode, which is also extremely useful during the test. Some of the routes that I am most familiar with have been closed due to the floods and workmen try hard to remedy the situation.

All this talk of climate change being the problem - Queen Victoria reported similar circumstances in her diary many years ago. Whatever the reason, you’re grateful to be driving the SX4 S-Cross. The raised ride height, the permanent 4WD and the powerful windscreen wipers and washers make driving in these challenging conditions enjoyable rather than a chore.

My two girls in the back quickly fall asleep and my wife Caroline finds her heated front seat comfortable. “I like the lemon fragrance to the windscreen wash,” she says, adding that sometimes it can be very overpowering requiring the windows to be wound down.

The large glass panoramic roof makes the cabin feel light and airy and on just one of the days of the test the sun actually appears bringing the glass roof really into its own. I like the fact that the front part also has a tilting sunroof function.

New price: 18,117€ to 28,444€ 0-60mph: 12secs Top speed: 108mph Economy: 40mpg Watch the video at www.testdrives.biz

Advanced motorist Tim Saunders is the former Business and Motoring Editor of the Bournemouth Daily Echo. His regular test reports appear in numerous newspapers, magazines and websites throughout the UK, Ireland and Gibraltar. For more independent unbiased car reviews and videos visit www.testdrives.biz

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