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Hundreds evacuated in Cumbre blaze

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EMERGENCY FIRE plans were put into effect on Wednesday afternoon as flames swept across parts of the huge coastal Cumbre del Sol urbanisation at Benitachell. Turn to page 3.

Pension victims fight back FAMILIES FACING financial ruin after a private pension ‘unlocking’ scheme was outlawed by a High Court judge have begun a battle for justice after allegations they were “conned”.

by Jack Troughton

Mini moors

Ready for the parade

TWO YOUNG members of a ‘fila’ are ready for the start of the colourful parade of the Moors and Christians through Javea Port on Saturday evening. Thousands lined the streets to applaud the parade of Moors, Christian, and Pirates wearing an impressive array of costumes.

Read the full story on page 5.

SPANISH MEMBERS of the Ark Pensions Class Action met in Javea on Tuesday evening, UK members of the group gathered in London yesterday (Thursday) to discuss a campaign to restore their fortunes.

“Someone has to be held responsible to get people back to where they were before they entered these agreements,” said Angie Brooks, chairman of the action group.

Speaking at the Parador Hotel, she added: “There is not a simple answer and it is going to be a big and bloody fight.”

Hundreds of people invested nearly £30 million in Ark – transferring pension pots into six schemes it ran promised they could legally receive 50% of their savings before the age of 55 and without facing the wrath of the Taxman. Intended to exploit a loophole, 486 people entered the scheme that sidestepped the law by allowing people half their pot through a system of making reciprocal loans of equal value with a member of However, independent watchdog,

the Pensions Regulator appointed its own trustee, Dalriada Trustees, to administer the Ark schemes in May 2011 and that December in the High Court ruled the loans were “unauthorised payments” and a “fraud on the power of investment” – not a criminal act but meant Ark was acting outside its legal powers.

HOUNDED As a result the 486 are being hounded by HM Revenue and Customs for tax on the loans even if they did not receive them, while Dalriada is pressing for the cash to be repaid.

And in another twist to the story, a similar number of people were persuaded to enter second scheme – an alleged stable mate of Ark, touted in the wake the scheme being closed down.

Pensions were transferred into a New Zealand company Evergreen, and loans were received from a Cyprusbased company Marazion. This scheme has since been suspended and the Pensions Regulator and the taxman were investigating.

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Hundreds evacuated in Cumbre blaze

Fire engulfs Cumbre del Sol

by Jack Troughton Continued from front page...

Fire-fighters from five brigades, including forest fire specialists, were reinforced by Proteccion Civil volunteers from Javea, Teulada, Benissa and Calpe, and local police and Guardia Civil officers.

The alarm was raised at about 2pm and an air response involving 11 aircraft – helicopters and planes dropping water on the fire, some aircraft using flame suppressant chemicals swarmed over the 400 metre high Puig de la Llorenca mountain.

Fanned by high winds the flames almost reached the summit of the mountain, 15 hectares of land were destroyed before the fire was brought under

control. A number of explosions were heard as gas bottles and cars exploded in the heat of the blaze. Eight homes were said to be damaged by fire but not destroyed.

A pall of smoke could be seen from miles away and ash fell like snow on neighbouring Javea and Denia.

Denia Fire Brigade set up a command post on Cumbre and said police officers had patrolled the streets with loudspeakers warning residents to leave their homes as a precaution. Plans were in place to evacuate 2,000 people from 800 homes but many were empty. It is estimated around 500 residents were evacuated but just 40 needed Red Cross support.

Moraig Beach was closed and people asked to leave the area.

Calpe police recognised for outstanding service

LOCAL POLICE in Calpe turned out in force on Tuesday at a ceremony organised by the Department of the Interior. The occasion honoured 28 officers with an impeccable service record over 25 years by decorating them with the Police Merit Cross.

The event was attended by the Minister of Government and Justice and the Councillor for Traffic and Public Safety.

Six swimmers in a nearby were picked up by a motor launch.

The fire started at a construction site where new houses are being built. It is understood sparks from machinery ignited tinder dry undergrowth – flames spreading up a ravine into scrubland before threatening other homes. Mayor of Benitachell Josep Femenia thanked all the forces mobilised in the emergency response and the reinforcements from other Marina Alta towns. “The collaboration between the emergency teams was perfect.”

Photographer Karla Daracos, who lives on Cumbre del Sol, sent a series of pictures of the fire to RTN. She said: “We are having the biggest fire of the summer ever – it is horrible.”

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The meeting heard the action group represented around a 10th of Ark victims, numbers limited because Dalriada refused to release names – while it was hoped Marazion victims would join the campaign for justice. Angie, an expert on tax law, said victims had been emotionally and financially crippled by the “mess”. She added: “They have been through a humiliating and horrible experience.”

Angie said the Pensions Regulator – since the Ark ruling – treated all pension unlocking scheme as unlawful and a potential fraud, adding that both HMRC and Dalriada were unfairly keeping people on “tenterhooks”. The action group was told HMRC could tax unauthorised payments at 55% and could possible tax the loans at both ends – a potential tax levy of 110%.

JUDGE She said the tax matter would go to court. “It is unlikely that any judge will say the loans are not taxable at all – that’s not a possibility.“However, he might say or those people who were genuinely defrauded, genuinely misled and genuinely lied to by qualified financial advisors, they will be taxed at one end – not at 55% but at the non-penalty rate of 30%.” Ark and Marazion investors were allegedly told the payouts carried no risk, were tax free, were similar to QROPS arrangements and the remainder of the pot would be safely invested – the High Court judge described the remaining money being invested in “dubious assets”. And Angie said it appeared the Ark monies were invested in “highly speculative” ventures, although Dalriada had managed to claw back around £15 million – now lying frozen in a bank account attracting just 0.26% and being reduced by trustee and legal fees. “After all the losses, distress and uncertainty, with a forthcoming liability, surely the best thing to do is release the money to another pension scheme or to amalgamate it where it is and make solid investments,” she said. The action group will now use “big guns” to involve the police, the financial regulatory authorities, call for indemnity insurance payments, and negotiate with both the tax authorities and Dalriada after “stirring up a hornet’s nest”.

The action group is also demanding financial advisors and introducers selling the schemes should at the very release refund the 10% fees charged to victims.

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There she blows!

Summer stupidity: more rock jumping in Javea YOUNG PEOPLE continue to take their lives in their hands by ‘rock jumping’ into the water at the southern end of Javea’s Arenal Beach. Despite clear posters in the area that such activities are prohibited, along with stern warnings from lifeguards that the water is too shallow for diving or jumping, the practice continues. Several accidents have already occurred with jumpers requiring first aid for cuts and bruises.

by Jack Troughton THRILLED VOLUNTEERS of a Costa Blanca environmental scheme were able to travel with true Leviathans of the sea when they spotted three Fin Whales, the second largest living mammal.

They were on board a Marine Environment and Fisheries Service boat – the SAMIP scheme run by Denia Town Hall and spotted the whales in the marine reserve of Cap de Sant Antoni, off the coast of Las Rotes.

The mammals – also known as Razorbacks because of the distinct ridge behind the dorsal fin – are an endangered species with a surviving global population of round 30,000.

The Fin Whales – second only in size to the Blue Whale – was heavily hunted in the 20th Century. It is estimated

around 750,000 were killed in the Southern Hemisphere alone between 1904 and 1979.

And yet the huge mammal is spotted fairly regularly off the Costa Blanca coast, especially between the months of May and September. The grow to over 20 metres in length, weigh up to 70,000kg and have a lifespan of between 85 and 90 years.

The SAMIP volunteers spotted the three whales and were able to travel with them for about an hour taking a series of photographs.

The SAMIP initiative has attracted fans from across Spain and people can join the scheme by applying via the Denia town Hall website. Volunteers go to sea to learn about the whales, dolphins and porpoises of the cetacean species, the bird nesting on the rocks, and life under the waves.

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Out of this world SENSATIONAL COSTUMES were worn by the ‘filas’ marching through the streets of Javea Port at the climax of the 2014 Moors and Christians fiesta.

by Jack Troughton SENSATIONAL COSTUMES were worn by the ‘filas’ marching through the streets of Javea Port at the climax of the 2014 Moors and Christians fiesta.

Always a dramatic event as files of warriors and pirates march to the beat of drums and the music of town bands from across the Marina Alta, this year’s gala performance on Saturday and Sunday nights was more science fiction than ever before.

And after several years of austerity,

the party was restored as a two evening affair with a fantastic and fabulous array of costumes, with a flock of marching geese stealing the show.

The festival celebrates the period of history when much of Spain was controlled by Islamic powers and the re-conquest by Christian forces, as well as acknowledging the later constant threat of raids by Barbary Pirates prowling the coast.

Over two weeks members of the individual filas become an extended family before unveiling the spectac-

ular costumes for the two parades – competition is fierce to wear the most spectacular, a well-guarded secret before the big night.

Crowds may have been smaller that before the onset of the recession but the enthusiasm for these festivals across the towns of southern Valencia remains undiminished.

Cheers and applause and camera flashes greeted every group in Javea as the linked files made their way through the streets. Talk in the port continues to centre on the success of the geese.

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Spain busts tourism record VISITORS TO Spain in the first half of 2014 numbered a staggering 28 million, setting a new record for one of the world’s most popular summer holiday destinations and representing a 7% increase over the same period in 2013.

by Jan Gamm TOUR

ASSOCIATIONS are unsurprised at Spain’s rocketing popularity as its best customers – Brits – flock to the Mediterranean seeking a few weeks’ of reliable sunshine after yet another depressing winter. Additionally, Spain offers great value for money and is a safe holiday haven in comparison to previously popular destinations such as Egypt and Turkey. British guests totalled 6.5 million, up by more than 5% since 2013.

Germany accounted for 4.7 million, while French holidaymakers topped 4.2 million, according to data supplied via the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism. And the summer season promises to extend well into September as Spanish resorts continue to report maximum occupancy and the busiest beaches the country has ever experienced.

HAH Costa Blanca contact details HELP AT HOME Costa Blanca have some new contact details. Their new email address is: charitycentre.helpathomecb@gmail.com and 24-hour answer machine: 965 328 794. To contact Quesada, San Luis or La Siesta, please telephone 693 027 026.

A light at the end of the tunnel for unemployed

IN THE past year, unemployment has fallen by 7%, with 424,500 fewer unemployed, the largest decline since 1999 according to the Labour Force Survey (LFS) published this week by the National Institute of Statistics (INE). In the second quarter of this year 402,400 jobs (+2.3%), created the largest increase in employment since the second quarter of 2005. At the end of June, the total number of employees stood at 17.353 million, a level not seen since the second half of 2012. Almost all of the jobs created between April and June were in the private sector.

Glorious sunshine and beaches attract more holidaymakers than ever

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Benidorm turns up the gas

Paleolithic cave dig begins in Pedreguer Excavations have begun in the Cova del Comte de Pedreguer this week, one of the few sites where Valencian paleolithic cave paintings have been discovered.

The dig will take place under the direction of archaeologists Ejarque Angela, Carlos Lopez and Miguel Guardiola, funded by the town of Pedreguer and the Cirne Foundation. It is hoped that the development of the site will reveal information on the way life was lived 20,000 years ago.

Murcia hotels receive less than average visitors for June Benidorm turns up the gas

by Jack Troughton AROUND 3,000 Benidorm residents now have access to a domestic supply of natural gas as their homes are located within 3.5 miles of the new installation. More than 1,200 potential users have signed up for the new energy sys-

tem, according to CEO Gas Natural Cegas Roberto Camera, who ‘turned on the gas’ last Friday at a ceremony attended

by Benidorm’s mayor Agustin Navarro and the CEO of Energy for the Valenciana Generalitat, Antonio Cejalvo. The work to complete the first tranche will continue next September, extending

into the Levant, running along Lepanto Street and also enabling service covering Rincón de Loix. Natural Gas Cegás is planning a total investment of €8.7 million over four years to build 56km of distribution networks, connections and common reception facilities in buildings and ancillary facilities.

HOTELS IN the Murcia region counted for 263,357 overnight stays during June, 2014. Of these, 201,919 were Spanish travellers and the remaining 61,438 foreign visitors who had an average stay of 2.63 days compared to 3.49 days of the national average.

Hotel occupancy rate for the region in June was 46.01 percent against 59.17 percent in Spain, while room occupancy per weekend rose to 55.34 percent against 65.53 percent in Spain.

Regarding the important profitability indicators of the hospitality industry, the average hotel billing per occupied room (ADR) in the Region of Murcia is 55.80€.

The national average was 70.70€.

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Fire fighters appeal for better equipment Spanish fire fighters have attended thousands of incidents in recent years including several that occurred simultaneously, such as the emergency on Sunday near Peniscola, Castellón, when units battled to control a fire that wiped out 195 hectares.

by Jan Gamm The fire was caused by lightning, responsible for 77 fires in the region this year, and began at 9.35am: at 2pm a second fire started in Valls, before air support had finished with the first fire.

Dionís Montesinos, spokesman for The National

Association of Wildland Fire, has voiced concerns that when two fires occur at the same time, units on the ground are placed at risk as they must tackle large scale fires for a longer period while waiting for air assistance. Fire fighters warn that the risk of simultaneous fires is considerably higher due to current high temperatures and tinder dry conditions.

Shorter cops for Spain THE OMBUDSMAN has called for the men’s height restriction for admission to Barcelona’s Guardia Urbana to be adjusted from 1.70m (5ft 5 inches) to 1.65m (5ft 4 inches), bringing them into line with that of other national and regional bodies such as the National Police, the Civil Guard and Mossos Ertzainta. Nine autonomous regions are set at 1.70m for men and 1.65m for women with the other six 1.65m for males and 1.60m for females.

The exception is Extremadura, which sets a minimum 1.67m for men and 1.57m for women. The height restriction is unpopular with police unions in recession hit Spain where jobs are hard enough to come by. However, councils across the country agree that a certain degree of bulk is essential for police to carry out their duties. Also the Supreme Court ruled in June 2011 to remove the age limit of 30 years for application to join the National Police.

Spain seethes over British attitude regarding Gibraltar SIMON MANLEY, the British envoy in Madrid, was summoned by Spain’s Foreign Ministry last Friday to express “the most energetic protest” over London’s response to a “socalled incident” in waters near Gibraltar. The FCO (Foreign & Commonwealth Office) had summoned Spanish Ambassador Frederico Trillo on Thursday to register protest over the conduct of Spanish naval vessels in Gibraltar waters as they attempted to redirect two cargo ships on grounds that they were sailing in Spanish waters. London sees the Spanish intervention as “unacceptable,” while Spanish authorities consider the incident to be nothing more than “routine activities” and entirely appropriate.

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Injured train crash passengers still awaiting compensation

Wounded passengers treated at the scene

by Jan Gamm ONE YEAR after the tragic Santiago de Compostela train disaster on 24th July 2013 that claimed 222 lives, Renfe has compensated the families of the dead yet only 18 of the 146 injured have received such consideration. For 39 of the injured passengers, their compensation has been recorded by the court but for many, difficulties have arisen in determining the extent of their injuries. The claims are handled by Allianz insurance but the company has declined to reveal the full amount

of compensation already paid to victims’ relatives. Compensation in such instances ranges from 1,202€ to 42,070€, depending on severity of disability and its impact on quality of life but this figure could go higher as a result of recent amendments. Lawyers for the two victims’ associations (the Association for Passengers Harmed in Railway Accidents by Alvia Santiago and Platform Victims Alvia 01455) have advised their clients to be cautious and take care to sign a compensation agreement only after receiving a final injury assessment.

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A steady decline HAVING RECENTLY heard about the decrease in population for Orihuela Costa I feel prompted to comment since I am part of that statistic that moved from Orihuela Costa just last year.

My wife and I lived in Orihuela Costa for twelve years and noticed a steady decline in the place, including bicycle paths where you are forced to walk since a sidewalk was never made. Broken glass and rubbish are everywhere.

Friends of ours have gone to the Town Hall to voice concerns, only to be met with denial, indifference or blame shifting and condescendingly told its “relatively clean.” We suspect that because we are foreigners, our voices are wilfully ignored.

There have been several failed businesses and in their place Chinese markets flogging substandard goods, exempt from paying taxes meaning less money to pay for people to clean streets and less money for paying more police... What this means is the average taxpayer is left carrying a heavier burden - meaning we pay more and get less.

We finally got tired of the steady decline and moved into Torrevieja, which has steadily improved over the years.

Gordon Pringle, Torrevieja

From bad to worse MY WIFE and I have been coming to Benidorm for the last 12 years, but for the last four years it has gone from bad to worse.

This year, it hit rock bottom with more strip clubs and pole dancing clubs, but one club in particular stands out - it has big signs with ‘F*** it’ on them.

The staff of this club touts for cus-

tomers, even going into quieter pubs. When they go to the club, the person whose party it is comes out extremely drunk, even having to be carried home. It’s a wonder there hasn’t been a fatality.

They also started these pub crawls… These have been going on for years I know, but now they just turn up to the smaller pubs,

create havoc then move on, while the leader blows this stupid whistle shouting, “We’re missing valuable drinking time!”

We and a lot of our friends will not be coming back, which is a real shame as Benidorm is such a nice place to holiday. I hope you have the guts to print this.

Taffy

Away from the crowds THIS MAY be of interest to families with teenagers. My son Shaun and grandson Cialan were visiting us from N Ireland but went off for four days to walk with a donkey.

The average daily walk is between 11 -15km and they give you a map to walk from village to village, staying in lovely accommodation. You start off in the village of Navafria, next is Requijada, onto Pedraza and finish in Gallegos. They loved the freedom and quiet and seeing real Spain. They hope to do it again next year.

The company that organises this is called ‘Away from the Crowds’ – see www.awayfromthecrowds.com Ellen Tully

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Human trafficking network exposed It’s a question of royalty SPANISH NATIONAL Police in collaboration with Europol, Interpol and authorities in Denmark, Norway, Germany, Costa Rica, USA and India have dismantled a network specialising in the illegal trafficking of human beings, specifically in organising fake marriages in exchange for a 12,000€ fee.

by Jan Gamm SPANISH NATIONAL Police in collaboration with Europol, Interpol and authorities in Denmark, Norway, Germany, Costa Rica, USA and India have dismantled a network specialising in the illegal trafficking of human beings, specifically in organising fake marriages in exchange for a 12,000€ fee. Documents to enter the US or Europe were ‘arranged’ for a 25,000€ fee. Last month eight arrests were made in Elche and Torrevieja with 300,000€ seized and a further 58 arrests made in other countries. The network is thought to originate in Pakistan and India. The investigation began in October 2013 and has uncovered a mountain of forged identification such as passports, certificates, visas, work permits and residence permits, processed by a printing press located in Santa Coloma de Gramanet owned by a Pakistani national with computer skills, used as a cover for a laboratory network that

falsified documents. More than a thousand illegal documents were seized.

A bargain car fleet for Spanish officials TOP OF the range armoured vehicles seized by police in a recent money laundering operation are being utilised by government brass for official duties. The four cars have been parked on police premises for months but have now been cleared by the court for use on government business. The cars previously used by ministers were in need of expensive repair so the court’s decision to allow the beautifully appointed vehicles to be put to good use has saved around 400,000€ and will make up for some of the expense of catching and prosecuting the fraudsters who owned them.

THE GENERAL Committee, consisting of PP, PSOE and CiU, possesses the power to rule certain questions put to the government as ‘inadmissible’. While it is true that only 0.85% of those questions are rejected, the sheer numbers of questions – 50,000 by 350 members of the legislature – puts those levels of rejection into perspective. 421 questions have been vetoed on the grounds that they do not relate to matters under the control of the government, or perhaps that they have been incorrectly presented. Interestingly, however, 82 of those questions relate to the Spanish monarchy, specifically to the wealth of King Juan Carlos: royal income tax returns and assets; travel costs; whether National Heritage is aware of the grants received by the royal family… All such questions have been rejected as inappropriate as such matters are within the scope of Article 56.3 of the Spanish Constitution, which states that the person of the king is ‘inviolable and not subject to liability’, therefore not subject to parliamentary control. While he has abdicated his throne to his son King Felipe VI, King Juan Carlos retains his sovereign immunity.

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Upload your shopping ‘Selfie’ for chance to win 50 euros in gift cards!

The photos should be uploaded on Facebook and there are two gift cards at stake

by Patricia Thompson PORTAL DE LA MARINA shopping centre in Ondara is holding a contest for ‘selfies’ taken in the shopping centre - doing what else but shopping of course!

The photos should be uploaded on Facebook and there are two gift cards for shopping worth 50€ each at stake.

The competition takes place on Facebook. ccportaldelamarina. Look for the #shopping-

Selfies promo, active until 29th July.

Participants should upload their self-portraits taken in the mall and get votes from their friends on the network. The two most voted images will receive the prize gift cards.

Images can be shared with the hashtag # shoppingselfie in any social network, but to enter the contest it is imperative that they be included in the active promotion on the Facebook page.

Good Luck!

Bridge damage causes travel chaos TRAFFIC BETWEEN Alfaz and Albir came to a standstill on Tuesday morning when the underpass along the Cami del Mar which connects the two towns was closed following a serious incident.

A delivery lorry with a slightly extended Hiab hydraulic crane was caught at the approach to the bridge, damaging four overhead beams.

Emergency services were quickly on the scene and immediately closed the road to traffic while directing the lorry back up onto the main N332.

Fortunately there were no injuries but traffic chaos quickly developed as this is the main route used both by cars and the No 10 bus route, all of which had to be re-directed back through Alfaz.

Repair work to the bridge commenced during the afternoon and it is hoped that the road will be re-opened by the weekend.

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Internet... and so much more

SIGNING UP for an RTN Network package brings fast, reliable and affordable links to the internet – and so much more!

By Jack Troughton EVERY PACKAGE – available from just 21.95€ a month - includes free UK television to insure all customers can enjoy their favourite free to view programmes.

And anyone without a landline, that’s no problem either. RTN Network can provide a WiMAX wireless service within certain areas from 24.95€ a month, with a set up fee of 49.95€ for installation by a qualified engineer including a free router - and a phone line can be added for just 4€ more.

Clients are always amazed at being given two hours of free talk time every month to any EU country and when calls cost just a cent a minute, well, everyone can talk till the cows come home.

Family back home can keep in touch with a highly competitive ‘0843’ number to call Spanish landlines at 4p a minute or a ‘0872’ number to ring a Spanish mobile at a bargain 10p a minute.

RTN Network customers can even talk to each other for free while anyone referring a new face to RTN Network will have 20€ knocked off their bill or enjoy a free month of internet.

The perfect solution PROBLEMS WITH internet speed ended for Archie Trimble when he joined the “excellent” RTN Network’s WiMAX service to receive an unlimited 4mb connection.

Archie, who lives in Calpe, was a returning client. He had used a basic package previously but because of the age of the landline connections in the area he lived found at times the ADSL was too slow.

He moved to another company – but became frustrated because he was limited over how much could be downloaded before the speed was cut to a “very slow service”.

And after being recommended to use WiMAX from RTN Network he has never looked back.

“When I was with the other company once you had used 5mb of download it was very, very slow until the end of the month – it would be OK for a week or so but if the

family were here with their tablet it used everything up very quickly,” he explained.

“I left the Network because the ‘phone lines in this area are very old and they explained there was nothing they could do and I said it was a waste of time. The telephone sub-station is so far out of date.

“But then they suggested WiMAX and the service has been absolutely fantastic. It was

Cruising to success EDDIE AND Mary Wood have found everything about RTN Network perfectly shipshape after enjoying the service for years – and scooping a free cruise in a prize draw.

They set sail on the free holiday back in 2012 and reignited a passion for life on the ocean wave.

“We have always found the staff at RTN Network friendly and helpful,” said Eddie, speaking at their Alcalali home. “We are very happy with the full package.

“We are getting the new Mag 250 set top box with catch up television so we will never miss our favourite afternoon programmes, The Chase and Pointless.”

He said the reception for the television was very good and Mary enjoyed making the most of the 120 minutes of free calls. “The charges are very competitive anyway.”

And Eddie said they had stayed with RTN Network despite being approached by a competitor. “We are very happy with the service and I am looking forward to getting the new set top box – I am told it is the very latest thing.

“We very much enjoyed the cruise – can you tell everyone at RTN Network that we are both OK and to put us down for a cruise again because we are ready. We took another cruise last year because we loved it so much.”

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Party supports the Listeners

Garden party fun

by Jack Troughton NEIGHBOURS LIVING on the Vernissa Park Urbanisation near Murla organised a community party and raised more than 500€ for charity.

The Listeners charity and its newly launched ‘Stepping Stones’ initiative – which offers support for bereavement and loss – will benefit from the garden party proceeds.

The charity says the money will secure its 24hour helpline for the foreseeable future and provide funds to further promote Stepping Stones.

The party itself took place in one of the resident’s garden and the community chipped in to help organise the event – collecting and returning furniture lent by Murla Town Hall, supplying music and lights, collecting raffle prizes and selling tickets, obtaining books, CDs and DVDs to sell, and providing hot and cold food and drink.

Entertainment included some “nostalgic” tunes spun by the DJ, a display of Zumba dancing, live folk singing, and a rendition of the ‘Listeners’ Song’ – written for the occasion

and sung to the tune of Herman’s Hermits hit ‘I’m Into Something Good’ by the Vernissa Park Songsters.

MEETING Stepping Stones meets at the El Cid Restaurant in Benidoleig on the second Wednesday of the month between 10am and noon.

Meetings are informal and open to all, with refreshments available.

Anyone who feels they might benefit from chatting to like-minded people to help each other through a tough time is very welcome – the philosophy of stepping Stones is “one step at a time”.

Meeting take place in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere with everyone taking part in a non-threatening question and answer session, resulting in lively and at times humorous group participation.

The Listeners 24-hour Helpline is 96 599 6678 and its website www.listenersspain.com or email listenersspain@gmail. com. The Stepping Stones website is at www.steppingstones.listenersspain.com

Benidorm hotel celebrates 51st birthday!

LAST WEEKEND the Agir Hotel, centrally located on the Avd Mediterraneo and virtually opposite the Festilandia amusement park, celebrated being in business for 51 years.

The hotel was built in 1962 during the boom years and had a major renovation and refurbishment in 2006.

The hotel management and staff celebrated with many of the regular loyal clients who come back year after year. The chill out terrace on the 7th floor is open to the public and offers a great selection of cocktails and music.

The Hotel Agir in Benidorm still going strong.

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Landsbanki administrator must resign

by Jack Troughton VICTIMS OF a corrupt equity release scheme run by a bankrupt Icelandic bank have demanded controversial administrator Yvette Hamilius and her supervising judge must step down.

The Landsbanki Victims Action Group in Spain and France has called for both to resign to insure justice was served in Luxembourg and other court cases, while restoring the “good order” of the bank’s liquidation.

The call for resignations comes after the Court of Appeal in the Grand Duchy ruled in favour of victims that there was a criminal case to answer over the scheme run by Landsbanki Luxembourg.

In a press release, the action group’s lawyers have called for the ongoing liquidation to “respect” ongoing criminal court hearings in Spain, France and Iceland – where one former director has already been convicted of fraud and others face charges of manipulating the market after the bank secretly bought its own shares in a bid to artificially prop up its valued AAA status.

“This requires the full cooperation between the judicial authorities and the liqui-

dator,” alleged the victims’ legal team. “Until now, this has not been the case, since the liquidator Ms Hamilius has used numerous procedural tactics to block the work of investigating judges, especially in France.”

Additionally, it was claimed she always maintained there was “no evidence” of crime in the Landsbanki file and remained the “driving force” behind “methods used by the bank to seize assets obtained by fraud and fraudulent manoeuvres.”

There are 180 members of the action group in Spain and two court cases are being pursued in Denia and San Roque but it is estimated around 600 pensioners took out loans in a heavily marketed “toxic” scheme between 2006 and 2008 before the bank collapsed at the start of the credit crunch.

Under a promised “risk free” equity release deal, they could access a quarter of the value of their homes while the remainder would be invested – with returns estimated at 9% - to pay the interest and even provide a small income.

As both borrower and investor in Landsbanki, once the bank went into liquidation they were pursued by the administrator using a threat of repossession - leaving many with

Report suspicions to battle burglars

By Jack Troughton SPAIN’S NEWEST branch of Neighbourhood Watch is a mere six weeks old but has already formed a close bond with police in the battle against crime.

Membership of the Cumbre del Sol Branch of Vecinos Cooperando – the 50th launched in Spain - is growing by the day as information is constantly shared with the authorities about criminal and suspected criminal behaviour.

The scheme works through email as the most common means of communication and a system of coordinators cover the huge urbanisation.

And as a deterrent new signs – paid for by Benitachell Mayor Josep Femenia who supports the scheme – have been erected on the streets.

Neighbourhood watch’s first President Margaret Hales MBE said: “We have a clear message for those intent on committing crimes; if we see something suspicious we immediately report it to the police. Criminals watch out!”

Initial successes have seen suspects arrested by police but the problem of crime continues and Margaret warned people must remain alert.

“Unfortunately, there are still burglaries happening on Cumbre del Sol. We have had four in as many weeks,” she said. “In addition, we know that many of these burglaries are only happening after a period of surveillance of the villas by the criminals.”

As an example, Margaret said it had only just been discovered how before a “dreadful” armed robbery on cumber last November a group of men had been seen acting suspiciously.

“If this had been reported, maybe the robbery would not have happened – than our lovely neighbours would not have been harmed and frightened rigid,” she said.

“Information about robberies is very important; the police can learn from them. We must get better at noticing suspicious activity and get better as closing and locking doors and windows.”

Neighbourhood Watch is free to all and relies on business sponsorship and the town hall for funding. Residents of Cumbre del Sol can contact 634 343 400 or email nhwcumbre@gmail.com for more information or to get house signs and car stickers to raise the scheme’s profile.

the ongoing nightmare of financial ruin.

However, most homes in Spain and France have been protected until the court cases are heard.

Brussels-based lawyer Bernard Maingain, representing victims in Luxembourg, has said the main complication in the Grand Duchy was the attitude of the authorities – and he was convinced there were three groups supporting Ms Hamilius’ position and the reputation of Luxembourg as a financial centre of excellence.

He said these were judges in the country’s commercial court where she had been in charge of various liquidations and knew “many secrets”; the central bank and a former Finance minister who invested in Landsbanki just months before it failed.

And he said the third party was the public prosecutor’s office. “They claim to have absolutely failed to discover any criminal fraud – the problem is in Spain and France but not in Luxembourg...they refuse to see any wrongdoing in their country and this is strong support for Ms Hamilius.”

He said the administrator’s behaviour had been aggressive “and absolutely not correct” in dealing with the injustice of victims.

Yvette Hamilius

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Sunrise in Zimbabwe

by Jack Troughton LITTLE SUN solar lights are shining in the homes of a Zimbabwe village thanks to the sponsorship provided by people living on the Costa Blanca and the Javea International Baptist Church.

The church was able to purchase lights for 172 out of 197 homes in Mazwi Village, the remainder sponsored by a UK-based church congregation.

And JIBC has thanked RTN for informing readers of its sponsorship of ACACIA (Assisting Communities and Children in Africa) and its campaign to help missionaries Graham and Sarah Giles to provide a light for each household.

A JIBC spokesman said: “To all our friends in Javea and the surrounding area who contributed to the Little Sun sponsorship we say a huge ‘thank you’ for helping us to assist ACACIA’s project which has been successful in brining light into a village community without access to electricity.”

The wider Little Sun Project aims to bring light to 1.6 billion people in the world without access to electricity. Little Suns are being distributed in seven African countries: Ethiopia; Uganda; Kenya; Burundi; Senegal; South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Villagers Villagers were given the solar lights and a with a packet of salt which seasons the staple village Little Sun diet of corn porridge. Salt is expensive and precious to the community but sadly too expensive for many of the villagers.

GIFT In a letter to JIBC, Graham and Sarah reported how the village gathered with a representative from each household called to receive a gift.

“Each household representative came forward to receive a Little Sun, a pack of salt, and a small sewing kit. Each one had a note on it from whoever had made the donation,” they said.

“People had great fun setting up their Little Sun and seeing how they work. We were making jokes and laughing about how we would no longer trip up at night when we needed to go to the toilet, how the whole house can be lit and the difference it would

make in our lives now there was no need for candles or paraffin.

“We are all so blessed. We thanked God for his amazing love and provision for us and asked that each time we used the lights we would be reminded that Jesus is the Light of the World.”

More information about the Little Sun Project is available at www.littlesun.com – the lights are available for sale which helps subsidise the price of Little Suns in communities around the globe without electricity.

JIBC is an English-speaking congregation attended by an international community.

Sunday service is at 10.30am at the Church Centre, Called Favre 8, Javea Pueblo, near the Thursday market in Plaza de la Constitution. For more information call 96 579 5847 or visit www.javeabaptist.com or see the Facebook page.

Picture the Jalon Valley

By Jack Troughton PHOTOGRAPHERS STILL have time to submit pictures for a chance of them being chosen for Jalon Valley HELP’s 2015 calendar – the closing date for entries has been extended until 31st July.

The theme is ‘Aspects of Life in the Jalon Valley’, an opportunity to show such things as people at work and play, animals, fiestas, markets, or flowers.

The charity has already a number of pictures of the famous almond blossom but will still accept any “particularly stunning” shots. Organisers are also hoping to receive photos of winter and Christmas in the valley.

Full details of the competition and entry forms are available in the Jalon and Alcalali charity shops and can also be found online at website www.jalonvalleyhelp.com A charity spokesman said: “You don’t have to be an expert photographer. Anyone can capture that special shot – so look through photos you have taken, or you still have time to take a few more.”

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Liverpool Band’s Beatles tribute for AFA

by Keith Nicol TOMORROW NIGHT, Saturday 26th July, Spain’s number one Beatles Tribute Band; ‘The Liverpool Band’ will be performing their only show at Restaurante Los Rosales in Guardamar this year. With a full touring schedule the ‘Fab Four’ Spanish musicians have been selling out shows all over Europe and with plenty of tickets having been reserved for months, the organisers expect this show to be another runaway success.

It’s not only a big night for all lovers of The Beatles, but also for AFA Torrevieja who are close to finally achieving their long term aim and goal with the opening of their new centre in Torrevieja. AFA President, 78-year-old Matilde Sanchez always dreamed and hoped that before she retired there would be a dedicated residential centre for Alzheimer’s sufferers. That dream is about to be realised and will start through caring for up to 100 patients each day in their Day Care centre. The 82 Bed-

room complex aims to be ready for residential use within six months after it has been outfitted and staffed. It also has an outside area that patients and their families can use. AFA Torrevieja will be holding a raffle at ‘The Liverpool Band Black and White Ball’ and hope that once again the generosity of the attendees will help them raise some of the money they need to help furnish the much needed centre. For more details about the charity go to www.afatorrevieja.es.

Show tickets are going quickly at just 13€ for the show and a two course meal. Now available to buy from Restaurante Los Rosales CV895 Guardamar, Cards and More La Marina, Hire Centre San Luis, The Card Place Benimar and The Post Box Doña Pepa. However, since time is off the essence, you can buy directly at www.lrshows.com, email lrshowsinfo@gmail.com or call 697 501 992. Doors open at 7.00pm.

Please come dressed in black, white or black and white.

The Liverpool Band are performing for AFA Torrevieja on Saturday evening

Altea says NO to pet abandonment

By Jann Gamm ALTEA TOWN Council, backed by animal welfare groups, is launching an awareness campaign in an effort to prevent the abandonment of pets this summer. Posters publicising the campaign have been placed in sports centres and public parks as well as veterinary centres. The posters carry helpful information on the alternatives open to pet owners considering abandoning their pets.

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home and garden

by

Dick Handscombe Holistic gardener and author

Avoid the summer grave yard for plants! - Part One EACH YEAR plants succumb to problems related to the searing heat and strong winds from North Africa combined with poor watering. Some gardeners look in bewilderment as plant after plant die although apparently carefully chosen and planted in the spring. Unfortunately the reasons are frequently human and not quirks of nature.Read through this list, ticking off those that apply to you: read the observations at the end of part two of this article next week.

PAR BOILING PLANT FOLIAGE AND ROOTS: Watering midday rather than in the cool hour before sunset or later Watering with scalding water from a hose that has lain in the sun for most of the day: run the hot water onto a terrace before starting to water...

Hot washing up water on plants near the kitchen door: cool it down first.

OVER OPTIMISM: Assuming that Spanish plants do not need watering as they are natural to Spain - this is incorrect. They do, until they get their tap roots down which may take one or two years.

Delaying watering because a summer storm is forecast: unfortunately they often pass by! We still have yet to have any decent rain since last autumn!

UNDERWATERING: Failure to water hanging baskets, containers and beds of annuals daily, even twice daily on hottest days. Help yourself by planting in semi-shade and not in full sun.

Letting newly purchased plants dry out before planting and then failing to water and nurse plants back to full strength before planting out.

Shallow daily watering of surface of root ball: deep water three times a week to reach the base of the root ball and tap roots.

FORGETFULNESS/POOR ORGANISATION: Unclear agreement between gardeners and their partners as to who waters what, where and when...

Forgetting that you planted an expensive special plant in an out of the way part of the garden last week or perhaps last month, failing to water it or add it to the drip watering system...

With a busy social life you are not around to water in the cool of the late evening or up early enough in the morning to water before the temperature has soared!

POOR PLANTING IN POTS/CONTAINERS: Using a fast drying soil in containers/pots/raised beds rather than a water-absorbing compost to which a small quantity of water retaining gel has been added.

Use of thin-walled terracotta pots that dry out very quickly by capillary action: spend a little more and buy heavier, thicker-walled or sealed pots. Also ensure you use a

drainage tray for retaining water.

BURNING OF FOLIAGE OR ROOTS Watering non-acid (alkaline) loving plants with the back wash of the swimming pool. Our neighbour unknowingly killed off some of our chrysanthemum frutscens but luckily the more resistant acid-soil-loving rock roses and lantanas survived.

Foliage feeding with over-strength foliar fertilizer - especially in full sun when the leaves are very dry... Do follow recommended dilutions. It is better to use at half strength and feed at double the recommended frequency.

Over application of granular fertiliser - especially if placed around the trunk rather than around the natural rain-drip line.

Burning off soft-leaved plants by use of over-strength insecticides, especially if it is applied in the middle of the day.

POOR PLANT TIES: You should not support the trunks of trees and branches of climbing/rambling shrubs with tight ties that do not allow for growth. Plants correctly watered and fed will grow fast in the third and fourth year. Unless ties are loosened they can strangle otherwise strong plants.

The use of flat, plastic-covered wire to tie up plants: the thin edge can act like a saw in strong winds.

Insecure stakes that come out of the ground in high winds, causing the heavy, leafy top of a young flowering tree to snap off.

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Fighters scrambled in Stansted emergency

by Jack Troughton TWO RAF fighter jets were scrambled and Stansted Airport closed on Wednesday evening as contact was lost with a civilian aircraft.

A packed Ryanair flight from Alicante – scheduled to land at 8pm – was diverted to Luton and all flights into and out of the Essex airport suspended.

The pair of Typhoon jets from RAF Conningsby in Lincolnshire intercepted and accompanied a civilian Gulfstream IV into Stansted. The plane landed safely and three people on board were spoken to by police before the response was officially stood down.

The incident started when the American-registered plane lost communication with air traffic control. An Es-

sex Police spokesman said: “Military jets were deployed on a precautionary basis when a private jet was diverted to Stansted.”

And the two Typhoons circled over the area until the Gulfstream had landed safely and taxied off the runway.

Social media came alive after a loud bang was heard over Essex at around 7pm – people reported hearing an explosion and witnesses reported seeing a jet flying “very close” to a commercial aircraft.

However, the MOD denied there had been a sonic boom as the high-powered fighters went supersonic – last summer a Typhoon broke the 768mph sound barrier after communication was lost with a Heathrow-bound Typhoons take off American passenger plane.

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money

by

Phil Pennick

Financial Advisor, Pennick Blackwell

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Saving your money – is the mattress the best option…?

HIDING MONEY under the mattress is a common idea we have all come across, and many people do in an effort to keep their money safe and secure. While we have easy access to it, is it the best option for you?

IN CURRENT times, and after all the recent bad press for Banks, investor confidence is at a very shaky level. Here is Spain, 7 degrees of Kevin Bacon has been changed to 3 degrees of ‘preferentes’ such is the level of people who were caught in this scandal a few years ago, and are still looking for their lost savings.

However, you work hard for your money - shouldn’t it work for you as well? There are many ways to invest your money to have it grow for you and a few careful, well informed choices can increase what you have while you are busy earning more, surely an attractive prospect.

Life savings, inheritances, continual saving, short-term, long-term, risk free, calculated risk investments, property investments….the list goes on and on but, depending on where you go, you could be steered into something that is not best for you, but better for the person taking your hard earned cash from you.

By speaking to an independent financial

advisor, you can explain what you want from your money, realistically speaking!You can then have your options explained to you in a way you understand and can decide on. Do you want a guaranteed return on your funds, something small but secure? Would you like to enter the Stock Market and are not sure how or what the advantages are? Investment funds are all the rage in banks at present - do you know how they work? Are you having the options explained to you? Or do you just want to set aside some money every month so that in a few years that dream holiday won’t be such a financial burden?

If you have any questions or are not sure what you want to do with your hard earned money, call into Pennick Blackwell for a free, no obligations chat and let’s see how we can get it working for you!

Prepare with Pennick Blackwell and minimise the risks to your money (and health!)

Tel: +34 865 674 038 for more information or visit www.pennickblackwell.com

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money

by

Wayne Martin

International Financial Adviser

HMRC and the Pension Tax Grab update

UK CHANCELLOR George Osborne has today, 21stJuly, outlined in a statement, further information on the proposed UK Pension Reforms, following completion of the public consultation.

FINAL SALARY SCHEMES Transfers from private sector Final Salary Schemes, known as Defined Benefit (DB) Schemes can still go ahead.

However, this will only be allowed following the receipt of financial advice from an FCA regulated company. It is unclear yet as to whether there will be any allowance for advisory firms regulated in other territories. Exact details of this will follow in the proposed legislation. Hopefully, ex-pats will be able to get advice in the country where they live and not have to go back to the UK. As expected, transfers from unfunded public sector schemes to defined

contribution schemes will no longer be permitted. However, transfers from funded DB schemes will be permitted.

There will be further consultation on the ability to take partial encashments from DB Schemes, although it is not clear how this would work in practice.

The HMRC is also trying to prevent all company pension funds escaping the UK tax net by trying to prevent all transfers abroad. If this is successful it will be a huge tax boost to the Inland Revenue coffers and couple this with the new rules allowing more of the pension pots to be realised quicker, the inland revenue windfall could be massive. The HMRC has acknowledged that the current 55% tax penalty currently applied on death is over the top and this is something

they are looking to bring into line with Income tax or Inheritance tax rates.

None of this really benefits the individual pension holder or retiree who could lose out in many ways by this narrowing of individuals’ options. It would be my recommendation that if you have a preserved or frozen pension pot in the UK then have a look at what your options are that are available now and do not leave looking at it until after April 2015. Huge financial benefits may be pulled away from under your nose – at least find out how this would affect you now. One of the services I provide at Blacktower is a free and comprehensive review with a detailed report of all your retirement options. In my 25 years working in the Pension industry never

has there been a more critical time to at least understand how this affects you, especially if you are retiring in the next five years.

In today’s financial climate it is essential you do everything you can to make sure your money is safe and secure and what you want to transpire in the future has the best chance of happening.

If you need advice or have any questions regarding the above you can contact me on 657 684 094 or email keith. littlewood@blacktowerfm.com 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.

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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legal

by

Carlos Baos

from White & Baos Abogados Solicitors Lawyers

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How can I donate some of my Spanish assets to my family as gifts to save Spanish Inheritance Tax? Dear Solicitor: I would like to plan the future Inheritance Tax on my estate here in Spain, to be inherited by my family. Is it possible to make multiple donations to my children before my death, transferring them in life, part of my assets to save on Inheritance Tax?, and if possible, what are the requisites for that?. M. S. (Javea) Dear Reader, Thank you for your inquiry.

First of all, you should know that in Spain the Inheritance Tax and Donations / Gift Tax are governed by the same laws and regulations, normally there is no substantial difference between your family inheriting or receiving a gift from you. But it is not always the case, and each case must be studied carefully, because sometimes some criteria such as the tax residence of the donor or donee, deceased and heirs, can determine the application of one tax law or another, making it advantageous to make a donation rather than an inheritance.

Secondly, it is true that the Inheritance and Gift tax is

a gradual and progressive tax, and in principle results in much less taxes, if the transfer of assets is made in several events and / or to multiple beneficiaries.

For example, roughly speaking, if you had two children and they were non tax residents in Spain, and at death you left them a Spanish estate with a value of 350,000 €, i.e. € 175,000 to each of them, each of them, as per the national inheritance tax scale, would need to pay approximately € 23,000 Spanish Inheritance Tax ( IHT).

But in principle, if you gift to them this same 175,000€, spread over 5 donations of 35,000€ each, they will pay approximately 1,570€ Gift Tax each time, a total of 7,850 € each child. A considerable saving, from 23,000€.

But to minimise this tax effective tool, the Law

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

White & Baos Abogados. Tel:+34 966 426 185. E-mail: info@white-baos.com White & Baos 2014 – All rights reserved Send your questions to spanishlawyer@roundtownnews.com or info@white-baos.com

29/1987 of the Inheritance and Gift Tax, in its article 30 provides that: Donations and gifts with the same donor and donee made within three years, will be considered as a single transmission for the purposes of determining the tax and it would be accumulated.

And the same applies to successions and inheritance…for donations and gifts made less than four years before the death.

Therefore, if you want to donate or make some gifts to your relatives, they should not be done in periods less than 3 years between each gift, or less than 4 years before the time of death. Otherwise, not only will they be ineffective, but they may even be harmful from a tax point of view.

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Cruise know how!

WITH SO many cruises out there, it’s hard to know which cruise to choose. So here’s a little guide to selecting the right cruise for you. The most important points to consider are: DEPARTURE PORT: Directly tied into the destination. If you leave from a Spanish Port, you cannot get further than the Mediterranean in 7 nights. It’s not possible! So either 7 nights Med, or you have to be more creative. 12 nights from Spain will take you as far as the Greek Islands or the Adriatic. If you want these destinations, but don’t want 12 nights, then you will have to combine your cruise with a flight.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME? Med Cruises are in the summer. At the start and at the end of the summer are the ‘repositioning’ cruises. These can be real bargains for those who have time on their hands and enjoy the cruise experience more than the destinations en route. Traditionally, around 5-6 destinations over approximately 15-20 days, these are a fabulously inexpensive

way to travel transatlantic. But be prepared – you’ll have to pay for your one way flight either to the start point, or home when your cruise ends.

EXTRAS? Of course! Ensure that your quote includes port taxes.

‘Bargain’ prices may not always be as attractive when you get the full quote. On Board Service Charge (Tips) are additional and almost always paid on board the ship. Ranging from 7€ per person per night to 11€ pppn, this can really add up.

ALL INCLUSIVE? Whilst one cruise company is all-inclusive, many others offer an upgrade to all-inclusive. This can work out significantly lower than paying for the drinks on an ad-hoc basis. Remember that all-inclusive does not necessarily mean only alcoholic drinks,

From cheap and cheerful to elegant and exclusive, there is a cruise out there for you!

but also teas, coffees, ‘Virgin’ cocktails, soft drinks, water, all readily available to you in any of the ships’ areas. Check with your travel agent which companies offer these options.

OFFERS? Cruise companies routinely offer a selection of Cabin Upgrades, Free All Inclusive, On Board Credit, Early Booking Discounts, Free children places, discounts for 3rd & 4th Passengers... Ask your travel agent to tell you what’s on offer.

Cruises are worldwide and cater to all budgets and requirements.

You can, literally, cruise from Australia all the way to the UK (disembarking in Spain if you want!) From cheap and cheerful to elegant and exclusive, there is a cruise out there for you!

Worldwide Horizons Travel Agency will be happy to help you with any questions you may have. Call us on 96 676 1492.

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Life

Original craft work in Hondón de las Nieves

Blown glass bulb

Paper making

Glass blowing

Sandstone castles

IF YOU fancy a stroll through a quiet Spanish village and a cool glass of Sangría on a sunny terrace, and if you admire beautiful craft work, keep either Friday 1st or Saturday 2nd August free to visit Hondón de las Nieves, where some 30 genuine craftsmen and women invade this charming village to set up their stalls and demonstrate their crafts.

CRAFT ASSOCIATION Amata organises the fair, guaranteeing that all the items sold are made by the people attending the stalls. They will explain and sometimes even show you how their products are made. Nothing is imported, nothing comes from a factory: it’s all made by hand by people living and working in Spain.

Some 30 stalls offer a wide variety of curious and intriguing items: pottery and carved wood, soft toys, leather bags, individually designed jewellery in silver, glass, macramé

and even paper… lovely little figures of felted wool, and many other decorative objects.

Glass blower José will demonstrate his craft and usually you will have to queue up at Raquel’s workshop if you want to try your hand at making your own sheet of paper.

Gourmets can stop to sample various food stalls offering cheeses, traditional sweets, honey and preserves to take home or sweet and savoury pancakes to eat on the spot.

There is also an Arab tea tent, offering teas and sweets,

Cous Cous and other Arab specialities.

Smaller children can have a go at the Merry-Go-Round or play traditional table games like Nine Men’s Morris and Shove Ha’ Penny.

The Craft Fair will start at 7pm on both days. Hondón lies between Elche and Novelda; to get there, take the exit ‘Aspe’ on the A7 or A31 and in Aspe itself follow the signs for ‘Hondón de las Nieves’.

For more information, ring 639 979 678: they speak English.

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Moonlight moves

Marking the outbreak of war

BENIDORM AND District Branch of the Royal British Legion is staging a special event to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak World War One. Staged between 6pm and 8pm, it starts with a ‘Poppy Tea Dance’ at the Forum Nostrum in Alfaz del Pi on Monday 4th August, with music and tapas. This will be followed by a solemn candle ceremony to remember and honour the combatants of all nationalities who lost their lives in the Great War. Tickets are 7€, including a donation to the legion’s annual Poppy Appeal. Call 96 686 0735 or 96 586 4394 to reserve places.

Gala Ball marks HELPS’ 30th birthday

Ready to dance

By Jack Troughton THE FLOOR was packed for Jalon Valley HELP’s ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ as guests tried out the subtleties of line-dancing before letting themselves go for the music of the talented Chill Factor.

Last Friday night’s successful event at the El Cid Restaurant in Benidoleig raised over 473€ for the charity.

The evening started with a cold buffet before Rosita Sparkes and her

line-dance class gave a demonstration of their art, persuading guests to join them for three numbers – including the classic ‘Achy Breaky Heart’.

Chill Factor started at a gentle pace but by the time they reached Queen’s ‘Radio Gaga’ and ‘Another Brick in the Wall’ by Pink Floyd everyone was on their feet – in fact a break to draw the raffle gave guests a welcome breather.Charity President Elaine Horton thanked everyone

for supporting the event and paid tribute to those who had organised the evening and the people donating raffle prizes.

The funds raised will go to those supported by HELP and the recently opened hospital facilities at the Santolina Suite in the Ferris Hospital, Fontilles.

The next fund raising event will be on Friday 19th September at Pepes Restaurant, Alcalali, with entertainment provided by Bruce the Nomad.

By Jack Troughton HELP OF Denia and the Marina Alta marks the milestone of its 30th anniversary with a Summer Gala Ball on Saturday 9th August at the Parador Hotel in Javea.

The event begins with a cava reception and canapes at 7.30pm on the hotel’s lawn in the colourful gardens and a chance to enjoy the beautiful views with the gentle sounds of classical guitar played by John Anthony.

Dinner will be served inside the hotel and guests will be entertained by the popular singer Rob Sweeney and a Flamenco Floor Show during the evening.

Everyone is welcome to join this special occasion.

Dress is formal and tickets are 35€ each.

Tickets are available from HELP’s charity shops in La Xara and Moraira, or by calling 690 358 244, alternatively email eventshelpdama@gamil.com. To learn more about the charity, visit the website www. helpofdenia.com or visit the Facebook page Help of DAMA and ‘like’ to be informed of future events.

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Mars takes on Scorpio midweek just before the New Moon hits home. The very best way of coping right now is to immerse yourself in work, and prepare to be able to justify your actions when things heat up, and they will. There is more then one way to skin a rabbit, and the way things stand currently you have to stick to your guns.

Venus takes a stand and opposes Pluto; at a time when solidarity is needed there is discord and a lack of harmony.

If nobody wants to pull together now then you may as well be banging your head against the wall rather then see your efforts of a suitable solution scrutinised by those who were the cause of the problems in the first place!

Mercury’s dalliance with Saturn brings back some old time values and they would be well adopted into the melee that is ensuing. It isn’t possible to please everyone, but when people change their minds and start taking sides it is clear that all this has gone too far. Leave others to sort out the mess - you have done your job: walk on head high!

As the Sun trysts with Neptune much financial information is at hand so you can set the records straight. Someone’s integrity is on the line now because of the actions of another, and it is time that the truth brought a positive result. Things may not be the same, but you did not ask to be involved and you made that clear from day one.

The Mercury ingress serves to highlight just how far you have come and hopefully indicates your need to move on at your will. You needed a platform with which to expose your talents, and it has paid off at long last. In rewarding your patience somebody may have to eat humble pie since you have opened up communication, instigating a new era.

Stop making a mountain out of a molehill since no good can come from anyone who seems to want to put a spoke in the wheel. If your grievance was justified and not fuelled by jealousy then there would be an entirely different kettle of fish right now. Use your power to steer things along, because this will bring you the dividends you seek.

Venus takes on Pluto and such opposing energies would be put to best use if they were used to bring light into a situation that has been plunged into the obscurity of the dark. Your stubborn side is going to find it hard to comply with current change, but then you will have your say in time. Right now it is all hands to the pump, so lend a hand.

Mars brings you bitterness and anger as you still cannot make others see your way of dealing with things. Their resolve is based around everything fitting nicely into place, but in the real world you know that this simply just won’t happen. Stick to your guns and although you are sympathetic to the cause, others need a reality check.

Great ideas seem to have fallen by the wayside, but this is due to the fickleness of others and not a rescinding of your efforts. The midweek New Moon will shine a different light on things, and may serve to show others that you have everyone’s interests at heart and that it is time for you to play any future cards close to your chest.

Do not listen to what others are saying right now, since they appear to not know what you are capable of. You have eliminated fear, and this highlights a need for action to bring result, not conjecture that divides the camp. The Sun conjuncts with Jupiter, bringing good luck and timing to a situation that needs your tender love and care.

You can be so restless and indecisive, especially since you are currently trying to do a balancing act in pleasing everyone. It isn’t possible, and even if it were it is high time that you looked after yourself for a change. The grass may look to be greener, but even if sorely tempted you are far better off where you are than in pastures new.

As the energies of the Sun illuminates Neptune, your planetary leader, there comes a time to closely examine current ways of working. You appear to have one foot in the water and one on the sand; and what will shortly be needed is the decisive action you find so hard to instigate, when often what you need most is to inspire and charge yourself!

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Whilst others seem to be licking their wounds right now you are showing a sympathetic side to your nature….. However, relationship issues need to be faced head on so be prepared to be shockingly honest as you even surprise yourself!

Kenny Corris For Readings, Consultations and Castings email: kennycorris@hotmail.com / www.kennycorris.net Mobile: 686 361 594 / Tel: 965 878 424

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ELECTRONIC VOICE Phenomena is the science of recording sounds directly from the Spirit World. It is nothing new, but the sophisticated recording equipment of today makes the process more audible and recordable.

The Spiritualist Association of Great Britain had several discs recorded in the past that detailed after death messages from Sir Winston Churchill, an inspiring enthusiast of spiritual matters.

I heard one of them once on an open day of spiritual archives, and will never forget the haunting voice of the great man himself repeating, “I am Winston… this is Winston Churchill speaking to you.” That unforgettable voice and the resolute repetition, undoubtedly his, though he had been dead for several years by then.

There was also a recording taken by someone who brought a recording device into the Westminster Hall in 1965 when Sir Winston was lying in state. With very bad static you can hear his voice clearly say his name repeatedly. Winston had promised that he would make contact from the Spirit World and he was true to his word, for sure.

I am clairaudient; which means that I do pick up messages whispered from the Other Side. It isn’t my strongest spiritual gift, and there can be difficulty decoding exactly what is said.

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My messages are relayed to me in a voice that sounds as if a deaf person is speaking, and not every syllable is always well pronounced. I was tutored by Doris Stokes, who was the greatest clairaudient ever. Her voices told her everything and they came to her as clear as a bell.

Spirit broadcasts through a frequency that can be tuned into using any radio. If you dial to white noise and start the conversation off, you may be very surprised at the response, but be patient and try several frequencies if you are going to give it a go. Have a recorder close by to monitor and remember that you may miss a message, but may hear it for the first time on your recorder when it comes to playback!

I was visiting Alcatraz prison in San Francisco last December. There were so many spirits around that sad island. In one area there was a punishment black out cell bringing absolute darkness for up to three days as a punishment for offending prisoners.

I entered, shut the door behind me, and almost immediately heard a Spanish voice whispering, “Ayudame, ayudame!” This cry for help sent shudders down my spine and the hairs on my arms were standing on end. Later I was to research and found that a Californian Psychic Encounter group had had the same message in the same cell, from a past prisoner who was terrified of being alone in the dark.

Voice phenomena is out there - and it is Spirit who broadcasts to Earth, as the dead can speak freely on the radio spectrum. Tune in!

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

KENNY MY eight year old nephew, Bruno, came to stay with us at half term. He has never met his maternal grandfather, who died in the house that we currently live in. During the stay he had some very strong dreams and woke the house screaming. He told us all about a man and described his grandfather down to the last detail. He drew us a picture and it was so eerily accurate. Does this mean that my father is not at rest? Hazel M Hazel, your father was communicating to his grandson, and it seems that Bruno has established a connection with him in Spirit. Not only does this bring a focus to Bruno’s abilities, but it proves the survival in Spirit. I do not think that your father is suffering in anyway, far from it. I think he has found a receptive and gifted family member that he can especially relate to. I do hope that Bruno remembers all this without fear, as I wouldn’t want him to be put off at a young age! Especially since he has proved to have such a great gift for contact.

Last weeks crossword answers can be found on page 46.

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ACROSS 7. Mend (6) 8. Harm (6) 10. Loquacious (7) 11. Concur (5) 12. Highway (4) 13. Match (5) 17. Condition (5) 18. Heath (4) 22. Vagrant (5) 23. Strain (7) 24. Downy (6) 25. Robust (6) DOWN 1. Valour (7) 2. Hardy (7) 3. Guide (5) 4. Handcuff (7) 5. Worry (5) 6. Cut (5) 9. Lay waste (9) 14. Stun (7) 15. Leaves (7) 16. Hand bomb (7) 19. Cram (5) 20. Indistinct (5) 21. Cancel (5)

ACROSS 7. A coat of paint for the detonator (6) 8. Just the party for the chaser! (6) 10. Being about to surrender the Communist fell back (7) 11. Gun rule (5) 12. We hear a dramatic event is witnessed (4) 13. A mournful noise for the girl, by the sound of it (5) 17. Soft protuberance well filled out (5) 18. Take the skin off the fruit, one hears (4) 22. Craft will bring back weekly lotteries (5) 23. Chosen alternative for a voter (7) 24. The Spanish having smooth footballing combination (6) 25. There could be no part for the sponsor (6) DOWN 1. Work on newspapers and behave tyrannically (7) 2. Having a certain key thrown away (7) 3. Makes one’s way to western borders (5) 4. Sailor’s knot (3-4) 5. One who votes for another man (5) 6. Fragrant plant belonging to you and me (5) 9. One of those strange statistics? (3,6) 14. A trimmer required for the ship (7) 15. Tears up untidy field (7) 16. It’s exhausting when we get a telephone call (7) 19. A street round the south-east is part of the estate (5) 20. Went in a boat and fell out! (5) 21. Near the border there’s an exceptionally tough type (2-3)

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Headaches and Osteopathy IS IT possible to get relief from headaches without having to take medication?! There are many different causes for headaches that range from muscular, vascular, ocular, psychological, stress etc. The most important thing is verifying the cause of your headache and whether it may benefit from osteopathic treatment.

In osteopathy, the focus is on treating headaches that have a cervical and cranial origin. This is because we know that this region is the key to treating the cranial blood flow that enters and exits the head. This region also has a direct relation with muscles that are in charge of moving the head and keeping it still and stable when necessary. Simplifying all this, we find three major causes in our day to day clinical experience (although there are other possible causes).

Pulsating pain could identify a vascular type headache. In this case it is extremely important to verify that the orifices where the arteries enter and the veins exit the head are completely free of any compression, allowing a correct entry and exit of blood.

A blockage of the jugular orifice could mean that blood is having difficulty exiting the head which will cause a congestive headache due to the pressure caused by the blood that enters the head freely but cannot leave the cranium in the same way.

There is also a very important relationship between certain areas of the cervical spine and the arteries that enter the head. These areas regulate the contractibility

of the arteries walls, which in many cases are the direct cause for headache pain. That’s why treating the cervical spine can help us regulate this function and therefore relieving you of pain.

As a second possible cause, there are also several nerves that can cause headaches in the occipital area (back of the head). These nerves emerge from the first few vertebrae, which can be affected by the contraction of the muscles at the base of the cranium. These nerves can also be irritated where they originate. If there is a blockage or lack of movement of these vertebrae, this will add difficulty to the correct functionality of these nerves, causing pain.

The last possibility is muscular, specially the muscles that control head movement and stability of this region. These muscles can directly cause pain of any part of the neck, head and facial area. This occurs due to many complex nervous relations that are in charge of controlling these muscles, and the nerves that pick up the sensitivity of the cranial region. There are many trigger point pain maps that show the areas of referred pain from these muscles. The image will give you an idea of where some muscles can give pain.

These examples are only a few of many causes of headaches and migraines, but are also common and react very well to osteopathic treatment.

By questioning, examination and tests the type of headache affecting the patient may be diagnosed and followed with appropriate osteopathic treatment.

This article was supplied by Simon Ratcliffe, Osteopath. For an appointment with Simon contact the Family Medical Centre, Albir: 96 686 5072.

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AECC’s skin cancer warning SPANISH CANCER charity AECC has mounted a summer campaign along Costa Blanca beaches to warn of the dangers of the sun and skin cancer.

By Jack Troughton The Asociacion Espanola Contra Cancer has arranged for a skin specialist from Denia hospital to hold free consultations by the sea for people worried about marks and moles on their bodies.

And in posters advertising this Sunday’s visit of a dermatologist to La Fosa Beach in Calpe, the warning was: “The sun can leave an irremovable footprint on your skin”.

Skin cancer is a growing problem in Spain – some 43% of the population do not use protection against the harmful rays of the sun, or even think about using high factor sun screens.

The AECC said there were around 3,600 new cases of skin cancer every year – 1,570 men and 2,022 women – against 160,000 people developing the disease around the world.

Anyone worried about a mark on their skin can visit the ‘clinic’ at La Fosa between 10am and 2pm at the police substation on the Paseo Mediterraneo.

At a similar clinic at La Fustera Beach in neighbouring Benissa on Sunday 6th July more than 70 people were seen and 20 were warned there were “suspicious” marks needing further investigation.

DERMATOLOGIST Calpe’s AECC President Amparo Santos and colleagues will operate a ‘ticket system’ for people waiting to be seen by the dermatologist on Sunday.

She told RTN: “This is a very important opportunity for people to put their minds at rest. Skin cancer is not something that can just be cut away; it can be fatal because it leads to secondary cancers.

“There are these tests being done but more importantly, this is an awareness campaign to urge people to use a lot more protection and take some simple precautions.”

She said exposure to the sun between noon and 4pm should be avoided, a time its rays were at their strongest, children should wear special ultra-violet protection clothing or at least a t-shirt.

And she said everyone should use high factor sun screen – samples will be given away at the clinic after being donated by pharmacies – a hat, and sunglasses.

Anyone wanting AECC information, advice and support in the Calpe area can call 686 556 866 and the charity’s website Calpe’s La Fosa is www.aecc.es Beach

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FRIDAY 25th July BBC1

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07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Commonwealth Games 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Commonwealth Games 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 Commonwealth Games 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News 23:40 Tonight at the Games 24:40 Commonwealth Games Sportsday 24:55 EastEnders

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 Call the Council 08:45 The Big Allotment Challenge 09:45 First Time on the Front Line 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Animal SOS 12:30 Street Patrol UK 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 Commonwealth Games 14:45 Perfection 15:30 Escape to the Country 16:30 Wanted Down Under 17:15 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 Commonwealth Games 20:00 Flog It! Trade Secrets 20:30 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2014 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Gardeners’ World 22:00 The Secret History of Our Streets 23:00 Commonwealth Games 23:30 Newsnight 24:00 Weather 24:05 In the Electric Mist

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Let’s Do Lunch with Gino & Mel 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 The Speakmans 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 The Cruise Ship 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Doc Martin 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News Central 23:40 Air America

07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:40 Four in a Bed 15:40 Countdown 16:30 Deal or No Deal 17:30 Ultimate Dealer 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 The Million Pound Drop 22:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 23:00 Friday Night Dinner 23:35 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 24:00 Virtually Famous 24:55 Good Luck Chuck

07:00 Childrens TV 09:00 Little Princess 09:10 Milkshake! Bop Box 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 Police Interceptors 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Deadly Hope 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 The Lost Ship 21:00 On the Yorkshire Buses 22:00 Big Brother 23:35 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 24:30 Stand by Your Man

07:00 Emmerdale 07:30 Emmerdale 08:00 You’ve Been Framed!

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08:50 Dinner Date 09:45 The Only Way Is Essex 10:30 The Real Housewives of New Jersey 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:15 Big Rich Texas 13:10 Emmerdale 13:45 Emmerdale 14:15 You’ve Been Framed!

14:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:00 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

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22:00 Tomorrow Never Dies 24:25 Celebrity Juice

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Desperate Housewives 09:00 Charmed 10:00 Glee 11:00 Suburgatory 11:30 Suburgatory 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:35 Rules of Engagement 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rules of Engagement 17:00 Suburgatory 17:30 Suburgatory 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Beverly Hills Cop III 24:05 8 Out of 10 Cats

SATURDAY 26th July BBC1

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07:00 The Saint’s Vacation 08:00 The Saint Meets the Tiger 09:05 The Living Planet 10:00 Fred Dibnah’s Industrial Age 10:30 Great British Railway Journeys 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30 Food & Drink 13:00 Rick Stein’s India 14:00 Talking Pictures 14:45 Now, Voyager 16:40 Flog It! 17:40 Hive Alive 18:40 Formula 1 19:55 Antiques Road Trip 20:55 Dad’s Army 21:25 Proms Extra 22:10 The Men Who Made Us Spend 23:10 Commonwealth Games 23:30 Up in the Air

07:00 Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge 07:25 Dino Dan 07:50 Canimals 08:05 Sooty 08:20 Digimon Fusion 08:45 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 09:00 Adventure Time 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 The Hungry Sailors 11:25 Murder, She Wrote 12:20 ITV News and Weather 12:30 Storage Hoarders 13:30 All Star Mr & Mrs 14:30 Dinner Date 15:30 The Mirror Crack’d 17:30 Twister 19:35 ITV News and Weather 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars 21:30 Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones 24:10 ITV News and Weather 24:30 Goodwood Festival of Speed

07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 The Hoobs 08:00 Trans World Sport 09:00 The Morning Line 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:55 Frasier 11:25 Frasier 11:50 The Big Bang Theory 12:15 The Big Bang Theory 12:40 The Big Bang Theory 13:05 The Simpsons 13:35 Speed with Guy Martin 14:40 Channel 4 Racing 17:15 Come Dine with Me 17:45 Come Dine with Me 18:15 Come Dine with Me 18:50 Come Dine with Me 19:20 Come Dine with Me 19:50 Channel 4 News 20:05 Amazing Spaces Shed of the Year 21:00 Grand Designs 22:00 Paul 24:05 Alan Carr: Chatty Man

07:00 Childrens TV 08:55 Little Princess 09:10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:25 Angelina Ballerina 09:45 Rupert Bear 10:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:15 Jelly Jamm 10:30 LazyTown 11:00 Power Rangers Megaforce 11:35 Power Rangers Megaforce 12:10 Access 12:15 Big Brother 13:45 NCIS 14:40 NCIS 15:40 Cahill, United States Marshal 17:50 Rio Lobo 20:00 5 News Weekend 20:05 World’s 21:00 Baby Face Brides 22:00 Big Brother 23:00 Autopsy: The Last Hours Of 24:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Psych

07:00 Emmerdale 10:10 Coronation Street 12:40 Take Me Out 14:05 The Only Way Is Essex 14:50 The Only Way Is Essex 15:35 Dinner Date: Australia 16:30 You’ve Been Framed!

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18:30 Cats & Dogs 20:15 Mr Bean’s Holiday 22:00 The 40 Year Old Virgin 24:20 Friends with Kids

07:00 Switched 07:25 Desperate Housewives 08:10 Make It or Break It 09:00 Charmed 10:00 Glee 11:00 Rude(ish) Tube 11:30 Rude(ish) Tube 12:00 Rules of Engagement 14:30 Suburgatory 15:00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 16:00 How I Met Your Mother 16:30 How I Met Your Mother 17:00 The Big Bang Theory 17:30 The Big Bang Theory 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 20:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:30 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 The 100 22:00 Hitman 23:50 The Big Bang Theory 24:25 The Big Bang Theory 24:50 Virtually Famous

SUNDAY 27th July

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07:15 The Gay Falcon 08:20 Monty Don’s French Gardens 09:20 Countryfile 10:05 Gardeners’ World 10:35 The Beechgrove Garden 11:05 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:35 Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds 13:05 Rick Stein’s India 14:05 Cimarron 16:30 Escape to the Country 17:15 Songs of Praise 17:50 Commonwealth Games 19:30 Flog It! Trade Secrets 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 Dragons’ Den 22:00 Red Arrows: Inside the Bubble 23:05 Commonwealth Games 23:30 QI XL 24:15 Casanova

07:00 Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge 07:25 Dino Dan 07:50 Canimals 08:05 Sooty 08:20 Digimon Fusion 08:45 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 09:00 Deadtime Stories 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 May the Best House Win 11:25 Murder, She Wrote 12:20 ITV News and Weather 12:35 River Monsters 13:05 Love Your Garden 14:05 Long Lost Family 15:05 Columbo: Lady in Waiting 16:50 Midsomer Murders 18:50 Tipping Point 19:45 ITV News and Weather 20:15 Catchphrase 21:00 Foyle’s War 23:00 ITV News and Weather 23:14 ITV Central Weather 23:15 Ocean’s Twelve

07:15 The Hoobs 07:40 The Hoobs 08:05 VW Racing Cup 08:35 How I Met Your Mother 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 14:30 The Big Bang Theory 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:25 The Simpsons 15:55 The Simpsons 16:30 Step Up 18:35 Deal or No Deal 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Tom’s Fantastic Floating Home 21:00 The Mill 22:00 Child Genius 23:00 The Negotiator

07:00 Childrens TV 08:50 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 08:55 Little Princess 09:10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:25 Angelina Ballerina 09:35 Mio Mao 09:45 Rupert Bear 10:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:15 Jelly Jamm 10:30 LazyTown 11:00 Access 11:05 My Child Is a Monkey 12:05 Big Brother 13:05 Police Interceptors 14:05 Big Momma’s House 15:55 The Kid 17:55 Happy Feet 19:55 5 News Weekend 20:00 Cricket 2014 21:00 Extraordinary People 22:00 Big Brother 23:00 Rambo 24:40 Universal Soldier - the Return

07:00 Beauty and the Geek 07:45 Emmerdale 11:00 Coronation Street 13:30 America’s Got Talent 14:55 America’s Got Talent 15:50 The Hot Desk 16:00 You’ve Been Framed!

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16:55 The Incredible Hulk 19:05 Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 21:00 About a Boy 23:00 The Only Way Is Essex 23:50 Saw II

07:00 Switched 07:25 Make It or Break It 08:10 Charmed 09:00 Rude(ish) Tube 09:30 Rude(ish) Tube 10:00 Suburgatory 10:30 Suburgatory 11:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 How I Met Your Mother 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:30 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 16:30 Suburgatory 17:00 The Mindy Project 17:30 New Girl 18:00 The 100 19:00 Rude(ish) Tube 19:30 Rude(ish) Tube 20:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:30 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 X-Men 23:05 The Big Bang Theory 23:35 The Big Bang Theory 24:00 Virtually Famous 24:50 Rude Tube

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07:45 Call the Council 08:30 Scotland: For Richer or Poorer?

09:30 Watchdog Test House 10:00 Heir Hunters 10:45 Homes Under the Hammer 11:45 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom 12:30 Saints and Scroungers 13:00 Bargain Hunt 14:00 Commonwealth Games 14:45 Perfection 15:30 Escape to the Country 16:30 Wanted Down Under 17:15 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 Commonwealth Games 20:00 Pembrokeshire: Coastal Lives 20:30 University Challenge 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Food & Drink 22:00 Children of Syria 23:00 Commonwealth Games 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Dragons’ Den

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Let’s Do Lunch with Gino & Mel 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 The Speakmans 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Countrywise 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Long Lost Family 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News Central 23:40 You Saw Them Here First 24:40 You Cannot Be Serious!

07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:40 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals 15:10 French Collection 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Dispatches 21:30 Food Unwrapped 22:00 Royal Marines Commando School 23:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 24:05 Embarrassing Bodies

07:00 Childrens TV 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Milkshake! Show Songs 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away!

13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 On Hostile Ground 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Cricket 2014 21:00 Police Interceptors 22:00 Blinging Up Baby 23:00 Big Brother 24:05 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

07:00 Emmerdale 07:30 Coronation Street 08:00 Coronation Street 08:25 You’ve Been Framed!

08:50 Dinner Date 09:45 The Only Way Is Essex 10:30 The Real Housewives of New Jersey 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:15 Big Rich Texas 13:10 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:15 Coronation Street 14:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:00 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 You’ve Been Framed!

22:00 The World Is Not Enough 24:30 Celebrity Juice

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Glee 09:00 Suburgatory 09:30 The Mindy Project 10:00 Rude(ish) Tube 10:30 Rude(ish) Tube 11:00 Charmed 12:00 2 Broke Girls 12:30 2 Broke Girls 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:35 Rules of Engagement 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Melissa & Joey 17:00 Revenge 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 New Girl 21:00 The Mindy Project 21:30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 22:00 The 100 23:00 Virtually Famous 23:50 Rude Tube 24:55 How I Met Your Mother

MONDAY 28th July BBC1

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07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Commonwealth Games 13:00 Commonwealth Games 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Commonwealth Games 16:00 Commonwealth Games 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 Commonwealth Games 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News 23:40 Tonight at the Games 24:40 Commonwealth Games Sportsday 24:55 Weather for the Week Ahead

07:45 Call the Council 08:30 The Food Inspectors 09:30 Animal SOS 10:00 Heir Hunters 10:45 Homes Under the Hammer 11:45 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom 12:30 Saints and Scroungers 13:00 Bargain Hunt 14:00 Commonwealth Games 14:45 Perfection 15:30 Escape to the Country 16:30 Wanted Down Under 17:15 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 Commonwealth Games 20:00 Coast 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Holby City 22:30 The Sarah Millican Television Programme 23:00 Commonwealth Games 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Children of Syria

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Let’s Do Lunch with Gino & Mel 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 The Speakmans 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 21:00 Love Your Garden 22:00 56 Up 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 ITV News Central 23:40 Diamond Geezers and Gold Dealers 24:40 Tales from Northumberland with Robson Green

07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:25 The Big Bang Theory 11:55 Come Dine with Me 12:25 Come Dine with Me 12:55 Channel 4 News 13:00 Come Dine with Me 14:30 Channel 4 Racing 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free 22:00 Undercover Boss 23:00 Utopia 24:05 Royal Marines Commando School

07:00 Childrens TV 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Little Princess 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:20 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Milkshake! Bop Box 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Emergency Bikers 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Look Again 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Cricket 2014 21:00 The Dog Rescuers 22:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 23:00 Big Brother 24:05 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

07:00 Emmerdale 07:30 Coronation Street 08:00 Coronation Street 08:25 You’ve Been Framed!

08:50 Dinner Date 09:45 The Only Way Is Essex 10:30 The Real Housewives of New Jersey 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:15 Big Rich Texas 13:10 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:15 Coronation Street 14:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:00 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 The Cube 22:00 Hell’s Kitchen USA 23:00 Hell’s Kitchen USA 24:00 Celebrity Juice 24:50 Two and a Half Men

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Glee 09:00 Suburgatory 09:30 The Mindy Project 10:00 Melissa & Joey 10:30 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Revenge 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:35 Rules of Engagement 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Melissa & Joey 16:30 Melissa & Joey 17:00 Revenge 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 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 How I Met Your Mother 21:30 How I Met Your Mother 22:00 New Girl 22:30 The Mindy Project 23:00 Dog Soldiers

WEDNESDAY 30th July BBC1

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07:45 Call the Council 08:30 Antiques Roadshow 09:30 Animal SOS 10:00 Heir Hunters 10:45 Homes Under the Hammer 11:45 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom 12:30 Saints and Scroungers 13:00 Bargain Hunt 14:00 Commonwealth Games 14:45 Perfection 15:30 Escape to the Country 16:30 Wanted Down Under 17:15 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 Commonwealth Games 20:00 Britain’s Flying Past 21:00 The Stuarts 22:00 The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway 23:00 Commonwealth Games 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 The Secret History of Our Streets

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Let’s Do Lunch with Gino & Mel 14:30 ITV News 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 The Speakmans 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 All Star Mr & Mrs 22:00 Inside Death Row with Trevor McDonald 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News Central 23:40 On Assignment 24:10 Weight Loss Ward

07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:25 The Big Bang Theory 11:55 Come Dine with Me 12:25 Come Dine with Me 12:55 Channel 4 News 13:00 Come Dine with Me 14:30 Channel 4 Racing 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 This Old Thing: The Vintage Clothes Show 22:00 One Born Every Minute 23:00 The Mimic 23:30 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 24:35 The IT Crowd

07:00 Childrens TV 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Little Princess 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 Black Market Britain: Undercover Sting 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Polar Storm 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Cricket 2014 21:00 Emergency Bikers 22:00 Criminals: Caught on Camera 23:00 Big Brother 24:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

07:00 Emmerdale 08:00 You’ve Been Framed!

08:25 You’ve Been Framed!

08:50 Dinner Date 09:45 The Only Way Is Essex 10:30 The Real Housewives of New Jersey 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:15 Big Rich Texas 13:10 Emmerdale 14:15 You’ve Been Framed!

14:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:00 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 You’ve Been Framed!

22:00 Through the Keyhole 23:00 The Only Way Is Essex 23:50 Celebrity Juice 24:35 Two and a Half Men

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Glee 09:00 Suburgatory 09:30 The Mindy Project 10:00 Melissa & Joey 10:30 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Revenge 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:35 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 Melissa & Joey 16:30 Melissa & Joey 17:00 Revenge 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 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 Dear John 23:05 The Big Bang Theory 23:35 The Big Bang Theory 24:10 Dog Soldiers

THURSDAY 31st July BBC1

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07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Commonwealth Games 13:00 Commonwealth Games 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Commonwealth Games 16:00 Commonwealth Games 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 Commonwealth Games 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News 23:40 Tonight at the Games 24:40 Commonwealth Games Sportsday 24:55 Holiday Weatherview

07:45 Call the Council 08:30 Escape to the Continent 09:30 Gardeners’ World 10:00 Heir Hunters 10:45 Homes Under the Hammer 11:45 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom 12:30 Saints and Scroungers 13:00 Bargain Hunt 14:00 Commonwealth Games 14:45 Perfection 15:30 Escape to the Country 16:30 Wanted Down Under 17:15 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 Commonwealth Games 20:00 Pembrokeshire: Coastal Lives 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Natural World 22:00 The Honourable Woman 23:00 Commonwealth Games 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Let’s Do Lunch with Gino & Mel 14:30 ITV News 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 The Speakmans 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 Harbour Lives 22:00 It’ll Be Alright on the Night 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News Central 23:40 Benidorm 24:40 The Chase

07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 The Big Bang Theory 11:55 Come Dine with Me 12:25 Come Dine with Me 12:55 Channel 4 News 13:00 Come Dine with Me 13:30 Come Dine with Me 14:00 Come Dine with Me 14:30 Channel 4 Racing 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Amazing Spaces Shed of the Year 22:00 Embarrassing Bodies 23:00 Kids and Guns 24:05 Child Genius

07:00 Childrens TV 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Little Princess 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 On the Yorkshire Buses 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Black Widow 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Cricket 2014 21:00 Born to Kill?

22:00 Autopsy: The Last Hours Of 23:00 Big Brother 24:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

07:00 Emmerdale 07:30 Coronation Street 08:00 You’ve Been Framed!

08:25 You’ve Been Framed!

08:50 Dinner Date 09:45 The Only Way Is Essex 10:30 The Real Housewives of New Jersey 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:15 Big Rich Texas 13:10 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:15 You’ve Been Framed!

14:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:00 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 You’ve Been Framed!

22:00 The 40 Year Old Virgin 24:20 Celebrity Juice

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Glee 09:00 Suburgatory 09:30 The Mindy Project 10:00 Melissa & Joey 10:30 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Revenge 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:35 Rules of Engagement 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Melissa & Joey 16:30 Melissa & Joey 17:00 Revenge 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Suburgatory 22:30 The Inbetweeners 23:00 Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy 23:35 The IT Crowd 24:10 New Girl 24:40 The Mindy Project

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Sit on Your Sofas you ´Orrible Lot! CHANNEL 4 was set up in 1982 as an alternative to both ITV and the BBC, and they have more or less stuck to that brief along the way. Following in that tradition on Monday 14th July, they ran the first episode of Royal Marine Commando School and I recommend you go to the catch up channel if you missed it..

Becoming a Royal Marine is right up there with wanting to be an engine driver for your average young male, oh for the joys of finding a time machine eh? Made by the same team behind ´Educating Yorkshire, ´ the series will cover the full 32 weeks of training, with the first episode dealing with the initial 2 weeks of basic training.

The drill instructor is a Frenchman called Corporal ´Froggy´ Chauffor who replied when asked ‘What if you didn’t clean your weapon properly? … “It wouldn’t work later on!” no frills reply there!

Staying In true drill officer mode Froggy´ also warned any doubters “You have one chance to leave, before pledging your allegiance to the Crown, after that no one goes anywhere for at least 28 days unless their legs fall off, or their eczema flairs up,” and oddly enough that’s exactly what happened to one recruit as apparently eczema is too difficult to treat on the frontline.

The first show dealt with the business of them being reprimanded if they were to smile, as well as how their clothes have to be an exact width apart in their lockers, and how they must always sleep naked, the scenario that spawned the famous expression ´Going Commando´ when underpantless or knickerless.

What we’re talking here is a reality programme that features true reality and not a bunch of half-baked fame seekers lying through their teeth to get our attention.

Royal Marine Commando School; Mondays Ch4 10pm … Yes Sir!!

by Peter

Taylor

Writer and Broadcaster

Celebrity Clips A documentary film of The Beatles during the years 1960 -1966 (Beatlemania) is to be made, and what makes the project really exciting is that Academy Award winning Ron Howard (Richie from Happy Days) will be directing. Then when you add in Macca, Ringo, Yoko Ono and George Harrisons widow Olivia Harrison all adding in their two-penneth, it sounds like we´re in for a real treat! … Watch this space!!!

You might well be surprised to find out that ´Shaun the Sheep´ has been voted the best loved BBC children’s TV character from the past 70 years … Who? You might now be saying! Beating off the challenges of The Magic Roundabout, Paddington Bear, Willo The Wisp, The Wombles and Teletubbies, the show only got started in 2007, so to take top spot against such quality opposition is not baaad at all!

Former professional photographer Lord Snowdon, who married Princess Margaret in 1960, announced last week that he is to donate 130 of his pictures to the National Portrait Gallery.

Pics that include David Bowie, Julie Christie, Sir Laurence Olivier, Dame Maggie Smith, murder mystery writer Agatha Christie, artist Henry Moore and musicians Yehudi Menuhin and George Melly will be on show at the gallery from September 26, 2014 to June 21, 2015.

It’s around 8 months before the next outing of The Oscars and already the bookies are offering short odds on a film that only went on general release two weeks ago. It’s called ´Boyhood´ and took 12 years to make as it follows a lad called Mason from 6 to age 18. Ladbrokes said “When it comes to the film landing gongs galore, all bets are off.” … Now that’s what I call top promo work!!

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The View: Guitar Duo

THE VIEW is a highly professional music duo that caters for all music tastes and styles.

Boats have arrived

THE BOATS to be used for the landings during the traditional Moors and Christians fiesta in VillaJoyosa have arrived in the port.

Four workers moved 34 beautifully restored boats to the port area in time for Sunday morning’s re-enactment of the landings.

The week long fiesta began yesterday – Thursday - and tonight (Friday) you can watch the fabulous Moors parade, while tomorrow (Saturday) is the turn of the Christians.

THEY CONSIST of Andy & Debby Price, two accomplished musicians who add to the live atmosphere at every performance. For the past few years they have been working on cruise ships but are now back on the Costa Blanca for a holiday. For the past few years they have also joined up with Christian Pearl (keyboards) and Enrico Garcia (drums) to form ‘Paisley Park’. For more information phone Andy: 645 166 322. Andy Price: Guitar & Vocals – A professional musician since 1971, Andy spent many years as part of resident orchestra for the BBC as session guitarist for ‘Pebble Mill’. Andy has worked and recorded with many stars over the years and has also been the guitarist for musicals such as ‘Grease’, ‘Starlight Express’ and ‘Tommy’. Debby Price: Bass Guitar & Vocals - Debby studied classical piano and spent time as a teacher in both composition and performance. She is

equally at home on bass guitar.

GIG DATES FOR JULY Saturday 26th - Lounge Bar, Balcon al Mar, Javea: 9pm GIG DATES FOR AUGUST Tuesday 5th - El Cid Bar/Rte, Benidoleig: 8.30pm Wednesday 6th - Don Quijote Bar, Paichi Centre, Moraira: 9pm (Paisley Park) Saturday 9th - Lounge Bar, Balcon al Mar, Javea Sunday 10th - Chez Flo Bar, La Fustera, Moraira: 7pm (Paisley Park) Tuesday 12th - El Cid Bar/Rte, Benidoleig: 8.30pm Friday 15th - Bar Quo Vadis, Javea: 8pm Saturday 16th - Bar Ca Pep, Orba: 7.30pm Tuesday 19th - El Cid, Benidoleig: 8.30pm Wednesday 20th - Don Quijote, Paichi Centre, Moraria: 9pm (Paisley Park)

Kris K: Michael Buble Live KRIS K is a World Famous Michael Buble Tribute/ Impersonator and was a support act for JLS on tour. He has performed in the UK, France, Italy, Egypt and Spain and has just returned from performing in New York, USA. ‘Michael Buble Live’ is a show for all ages in tribute to one of the best Jazz, Swing and Pop artists performing today. This is a must see act! He is appearing at El Paraiso Bar/Rte, Parcent, on Saturday 2nd August at 9pm.

Canape Reception and fantastic food at 22€ pp.

Restaurant bookings: 96 640 5398.

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Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

Introduction to present perfect tense TODAY WE are going to start looking at a new thing to do with verbs.

So far we have linked some sentences in a simple way to talk about our intentions, needs and obligations, keeping our verbs in their simple infinitive form (for example “hablar”). Then we looked at changing each verb into a gerund or “-ing” form (for example “hablando”) and using this to talk about things happening at the present moment. In both cases the main verb itself only has one form, which makes it much simpler to deal with.

We are now going to do a similar thing, this time enabling us to talk about past events. We are going to turn the verb into what we call a past participle. Before we do that though, we need to know what a past participle is in English!

For example, let’s take the verb “to speak”. In English we can work out the changes by saying: “Today I speak”, “Yesterday I spoke”, “Recently I have spoken”. This gives us three forms of the verb “to speak”, namely, “speak, spoke, spoken”. “Spoken” is our past participle, and we combine it with the word “have” or “has” in English to talk about the recent past. “I have spoken to the lawyer and he says that …”

Unfortunately some English speakers use this form wrongly in their own language. You hear people say “I have spoke”, using the past tense instead of the past participle. Another difficulty for us is that sometimes the past tense and the past participle are the

same in English. For example: “Today I buy”, “Yesterday I bought”, “Recently I have bought”. So “bought” is both the past tense and the past participle of the verb “to buy”.

This is also true (in English – don’t worry we’ll get onto the Spanish before this article is over!) of our regular verbs which end in “-ed”. “Today I wash, yesterday I washed, recently I have washed.”

Sometimes people ask me: “How do you say washed in Spanish?” or “How do you say bought in Spanish?” To answer this I have to ask for more information about the situation to work out which form they’re looking for. They sometimes look at me strangely, as if I can’t answer the question or something!

Well, there’s plenty more to say about all of this, but just so you are not left entirely in the dark, here is how we form a past participle in Spanish. In most cases we take the –ar off the infinitives of –ar verbs and change it to –ado. Therefore “spoken” is “hablado”. We take the –er or –ir endings off those verbs and change them to –ido. Therefore “drunk” as is “I have drunk” is “bebido” and “slept” (as in “I have slept”) is “dormido”. I say in most cases because there are one or two irregular ones. There’s also a great deal more to say about this subject as a whole, but at least we’ve made a start!

Crossword Solutions for Last Week

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across: 1 Butts; 4 Fiddler; 8 Widower; 9 Slang; 10 Inst; 11 Dominant; 13 Reef; 14 Flee; 16 Left over; 17 Cash; 20 Ennui; 21 Compile; 22 Sadness; 23 Spied.

Down: 1 Bowling alleys; 2 Tides; 3 Sewn; 4 Farrow; 5 Disciple; 6 Leakage; 7 Right to the end; 12 Peroxide; 13 Refined; 15 Reacts; 18 Alibi; 19 Amos.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across: 1 Alert; 4 Distend; 8 Correct; 9 Cross; 10 Meet; 11 Belabour; 13 Clue; 14 Play; 16 Abnormal; 17 Taxi; 20 Ideal; 21 Drawing; 22 Gallant; 23 Enemy.

Down: 1 Accommodating; 2 Eerie; 3 Tier; 4 Dither; 5 Sociable; 6 Economy; 7 Distressingly; 12 Guerilla; 13 Conceal; 15 Bandit; 18 Agile; 19 Late.

Suduko Answer

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Big band opens festival

Refreshment break COMPETITION AMONGST U3A Denia’s petanque group is fierce but players always enjoy a little social light refreshment afterwards.Many players are away at this time of year but the group still meets every Tuesday at 10am – and from 11th September games are also played on Thursday mornings at 10am.

The normal venue is ‘the Park’ at Blau Beach on Las Marinas Road near Cafe Sole. All U3A members are welcome contact Ann Price on 608 087 457 or email petanque@u3adenia.org

The youngest big band in Europe will open Xabia Jazz 2014

By Jack Troughton EUROPE’S YOUNGEST big band opens Xabia Jazz 2014 on Saturday 2nd August with 20 musicians on stage aged between seven and 18.

The Big Band de Sant Andreu is led by saxophonist and bassist Joan Chamarro – who was a success at a previous Javea celebration with pupil Andrea Motis.

The band made its debut in 2006 and was established as a musical education project, recognised and supported by internationally renowned musicians it has cut three albums and won a number of music awards.

And the appearance of the Sant

Andreu jazz band has promoted organisers to screen a documentary ‘Kids and Music’ about the group on Friday 1st August at 10.30pm in the Riurau d’Arnaud. Entrance is free.

All concerts during the 14th annual festival start at 10.30pm in the Plaza de Constitucion and tickets for the concerts are 15€.

VELVET Portuguese singer Carmen Souza stars on Sunday 3rd August brining her velvet tones reminiscent of Nina Simone, Billy Holliday, Sarah Vaughan, and Carmen McRae to the Marina Alta.

She has a wide repertoire with material ranging from the sensual and melancholy to spontaneous, carefree and fun numbers.

And the final concert on Monday 4th August is by American saxman Christian Scott, a musician influenced by the likes of bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis. The talented youngster moves between a range of styles from jazz to pop and funk to rock.

Christian will be backed by a six strong band: Braxton Cook on sax; guitarist Matthew Stevens, pianist Lawrence Fields; Kristopher Funn on bass; and Corey Fonville behind the drum kit.

Spiritual Friends take a summer break

SPIRITUAL FRIENDS will take a break for the month of August. Meetings will resume on Wednesday 3rd September at the usual time and place, 2.30pm at SolPark Tennis, Moraira (doors open at 2pm).

Spiritual Friends welcomes spiritual-minded people each Wednesday afternoon. The meetings consist of speakers giving talks on various spiritual or holistic subjects. Some weeks there will be a guest clairvoyant, at other times there is Spiritual Healing, and at least once a month discussions and practical spiritual experiments (dowsing, levitation, card readings etc.) Also, slide-shows on various subjects of interest are planned in the future.

Everyone is welcome and there is no commitment to attend every week). For more information call Jan on 600 837 054, visit www.spiritualfriends.es, email spiritualfriends.teulada@gmail.com or see Facebook Spiritual Friends in Spain.

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Tech Giants

with Aunty Virus

Email auntyvirus@roundtownnews.com

Script Error DEAR AUNTY: Could you possibly help me? For some reason when I go on to certain sites to get information I get a message up that says ‘script error’ and I can’t go any further until I press the red cross - but when I then try again the same message comes up again and continues. Please let me know how to correct this problem and how to prevent it happening again in the future. This mainly happens when I go into the ‘favourites’ box and try to get information but it also happens at other times. I am fairly new to computers so I would welcome your solution to this problem. Alan

IN EARLY 2014 surges of activity started in the Tech industry, mainly focused around Google and Facebook. These Tech Giants began to push the limits of the human race, introducing a new world of technology, including Solar Powered Drones, VirtualReality and Artificial Intelligence amongst others.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Google has been involved in AI since before 2012 including Hummingbird, which Google now uses to predict Android users’ next moves. In January 2014 Google announced its $500M+ investment in AI start-up ‘DeepMind’, with whom Facebook had been meeting the year before.

In March 2014 Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and Ashton Kutcher joined forces in an investment of US$40 million in Artificial Intelligence company Vicarious FPC. Facebook’s aim is to convert the masses of data it owns into a brain for AI and also facial recognition to identify users.

Although many people believe that AI is fiction, in reality it is around us now. Over the course of the year TechBubble will teach you more about AI and the different ways companies use it.

Next week we will look into how Solar Powered Drones will change the world as we know it.

To view the view the full article please visit www.TechBubble.info

Aunty says: Your problem could be due to a number of reasons.

The links in your favourites box are no longer valid or out of date, so an error is thrown up when you try to access them.

The sites you are trying to access are using code that your browser does not support, or does not have installed, or has not installed correctly. For example, if the website you are trying to go to uses flashplayer, and you do not have flashplayer installed, then it will cause problems trying to open that site. Or if the installation of flashplayer is corrupted, then that can cause problems also.

Options are: use another browser instead of the one you are using - I am assuming you are using Internet Explorer from Microsoft, so try another browser like Chrome or Firefox. In the options of your browser, make sure you are using the most up to date “add ons.”

Print size has shrunk HOLA AUNTY: Hope you can help: while using Hotmail, all of a sudden the print shrunk in size. I’ve tried searching for an antidote without success. I am running Windows 8: as you can imagine you nearly need a magnifying glass... David.

Aunty says: The email text here is fine and clear and the correct size. When you create an email in Outlook, you can change the size of the font.

There is a ‘A’ with two small arrows pointing up and down. Click on this and it brings you a list of choices for the font size.

A few issues with my new laptop DEAR AUNTY: I have recently bought a Lenovo laptop as reviewed on the gadget page a few months ago and I am really pleased with it. There are, however, three issues: Firstly I have not found a way of blocking junk mail. The second is that when I am browsing with Firefox new sites are involuntarily opened - usually advertising something, and the third is that there is limit on the length of emails! Your comments would be appreciated, Geoff.

AUNTY SAYS: I think the ‘third’ problem you have with this is that you are typing the email content into the email subject. The email subject is the title of the email, and has limited content. The email should be written into the email content area - much more space than in the subject line.

To stop web pages ‘popping up’ in Firefox, you can try and use Firefox’s own “pop up” blocker: http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/pop-blocker-settings-exceptionstroubleshooting or install an addon like Adblock plus. Most email providers will try and block junk mail.Some of them move it into a Junk Folder. OR if you get junk in your inbox, you can flag it as junk, and it should stop that email address sending you more.

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Asus X551CA 15.6-inch Windows 8 Laptop PC THIS WEEK the Inspector takes a look at the Asus X551CA 15.6-inch Laptop PC with Windows 8, a powerful, modern laptop ideal for every day computing needs. If you’ve been thinking about replacing that trusty old laptop then the Asus X551CA is an ideal candidate.

THE BASIC specifications are impressive – Intel Core i3 3217U 1.8GHz Processor, 4GB RAM, 500 GB hard drive, DVD/CD drive, fixed and wireless network connection, built-in webcam and Windows 8 Home installed!

The Asus laptop has a modern sleek design returning impressively lithe statistics of w42.0cm x d29.6cm x h8.6 cm and only weighing 2.2kg.

The Asus has a 15.6 inch widescreen LED display with a maximum resolution of 1366 by 768 pixels which produces sharp images and bold colours and re-produces your HD content crisply. The screen bezel also incorporates a high definition 720p fixed webcam for video. And if you want to watch your HD content on your TV/monitor it even has an HDMI port to connect to an HD TV/monitor for full screen viewing.

There’s no skimping on connectivity with 1 USB 3.0

ports,1 USB 2.0 ports, RJ45 LAN port, WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) and a Card Slot that accepts SD/MMC cards. So there should be no problem connecting your favourite USB mouse or getting the photographs from your SD camera card.

The Asus features a 4 cell 2600 mAh battery so battery life should be good. And when you resume you have a true 2-second instant on resume from sleep or hibernate, cutting out those interminable delays which often seem to be longer than a complete re-boot!

Asus have also tackled the other bug-bear of using laptops for any length of time – heat. Exclusive Asus engineering has created a unique internal layout that keeps heat away from palm rests and from the user. This means it is always below body temperature making the laptop more comfortable to use during long sessions.

Completing the picture the Asus features SonicMaster audio enhancement making this laptop a highly capable multimedia centre with the best sound in the class, more power, a wider range and improved clarity.

The Inspectors Verdict: The Asus X551CA 15.6-inch Windows 8 Laptop PC covers all the bases, whether you want a multimedia pc to play your HD movies, surf the web or chat with friends on Skype the Asus provides the power and flexibility to cope with ease – and a very low price!

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Focus on Golf Powered by Campbell Lamont Golf, partnered by BayRadio

The OPEN 2014 A GREAT weekend for Golf and a number of highlights that are worth emphasising…

By Tony Myles THERE CAN’T be anything left to say about Rory McIlroy but what a performance by this young man. Level headed, calm and focused.

This doesn’t come by accident and so much credit must be given to his support team and in particular his parents. His father had so much confidence in his son that he worked double shifts when Rory was a novice in order to help him improve his game. He backed this confidence with a bet ten years ago when Rory was 15, that he would win The Open before 2015.

Can you imagine his added pleasure in collecting the winnings on that bet?

There will be very little sympathy for the bookmakers who suffered the worst possible result, with the punters’ favourite producing such a solid performance. Pocketing some of their cash will be our mate Campbell who had a wager that Rory would be leading after the first round and would go on to win.

And what about the others who strove to reduce his six shot lead?

Head 2 Head Lessons

Rory McIllroy

CLOSE BUT NOT CLOSE ENOUGH! In many sporting events the runner-up is viewed with sympathy and a pat on the back accompanied by a “Well done, you did your best!” On this occasion that would be totally inadequate and whilst we applaud the winner, we share the appreciation with both Sergio Garcia and Ricky Fowler.

Sergio was at his lowest point two years ago in the Masters when his game collapsed and he declared that it was impossible for him to ever win a major golf competition.

This performance has demonstrated that is plainly untrue and as he got within two shots of Rory most pundits would have expressed no surprise had he gone on to overtake him.

I wonder what odds you would get today on Tom Watson Sergio winning at least one Major?

Ricky Fowler has also endeared himself to the British golfing masses with all four rounds in the sixties and when the Ryder Cup comes along he will benefit from a measure of support as a result. He is currently third in the team list for the USA and on the strength of his Open performance he will be a force to be reckoned with.

In the meantime his fellow countryman Tiger Woods did little to further his self assured claim for a place on the team.

Languishing in 70th place most European fans will no longer fear his presence in the opposition and indeed his past performance has not been exceptional.

For many of my regular golfing colleagues the sight of Tom Watson at the age of 64 playing sub-par golf around Hoylake was

TONY M: What a great display of golf at the Open.

Campbell: Incredible. And I expect that having watched Rory you felt you could emulate him…

Tony M: That is true to a certain extent.

Campbell: Why only ‘a certain extent?’

Tony M: Well it all goes back to one of my first golfing lessons when the professional said I would never be very good.

Campbell: That amazes me!

Tony M: What? That he was so negative?

Campbell: No - that you had a lesson. heartening. In most sport there is a general feeling that once you have reached 30 you are approaching the time when you will be seeking competitions more suited to your elderly status. This weekend the youngsters would have applauded loudly as Tom Watson nailed a final round of 68.

NOT IN GOLF! One final note goes to the officials. I was delighted to see that the type of loutish behaviour that is accepted and expected in other sports has no place in golf and that a perpetrator was forcibly ejected. Do you think that this is a sign that maybe the ‘PC brigade’ is losing some ground?

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road test

Tim Saunders Independent unbiased car reviewer

Peugeot 5008 MPV

TRANSPORTING SEVEN people in comfort can present a problem, unless of course you don’t mind Transit vans.

Peugeot has a solution though in its 5008 MPV (multi-purpose vehicle). Unlike the earlier Peugeot 807 people carrier the 5008 is more compact, making it more enjoyable to drive but this does mean that if there are seven passengers there’s not a huge amount of room for luggage.

Importantly for the driver it’s not too difficult to reverse or manoeuvre.

This style of vehicle is quite van-like in terms of appearance but it is very much like a car to drive and driver appeal is one of the advantages of the Peugeot. The test model, a two-litre diesel Allure – top-of-the-range - is equipped with a six-speed automatic gearbox but it can also be driven like a manual. At low speeds, typically up hill, this gearbox is a little indecisive, not sure whether to go for third gear or second, which does make for the occasional uncomfortable jolt. It is quite frugal for a vehicle of its size, returning over 40mpg on average.

I put it through its paces over a long weekend to Pembrokeshire where we experienced a variety of roads. On the motorway (the M4, over the Severn Bridge) it was very capable, happily cruising at 70mph, even though it was heavily laden with five passengers and luggage. Cruise control makes life so much easier on such travels and the electric child lock engaged by the click of a switch on the

driver’s door is easy to operate.

The one-way streets, invariably up sharp inclines in this part of the world, certainly cause the tired motorist some confusion but thank goodness I’m driving the 5008 because the auto box makes light work of the hills. I’m not usually a fan of electronic handbrakes but the one fitted to this vehicle is quick and simple to engage and disengage.

Inside, the Allure benefits from an enormous panoramic glass roof (with electric sliding cover), which makes the vehicle really light and airy as you can see in the video at testdrives.biz.

The front passengers get captain style seats with pull down armrests that can be adjusted to the desired height. The driver’s seat is certainly comfortable, hardwearing and supportive although I do find that when my daughter’s baby seat is in place behind I cannot push my seat back quite as far as I might desire.

There are all the

gadgets the modern day motorist could dream of including sat nav, a useful head-up display showing the speed and ensuring the driver doesn’t take their eyes off the road. Air conditioning and a good quality sound system are all part of the package.

New price range: 22,223€ - 30,892€ Power: 163bhp 0-60mph: 10.2secs Top speed: 118mph 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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