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Safe as houses SPAIN IS the safest country in Europe to buy property ‘off-plan’ following a new Supreme Court ruling, say victorious lawyers. by jack troughton

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HER MAJESTY Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th birthday yesterday (Thursday) at Windsor Castle surrounded by her family, including the growing number of grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Read more on page 4.

Banks have a legal duty to protect and guarantee deposits made by people following their dream and buying homes in the sun, the highest court in the country has decided. And the Supreme Court judgement fixes “jurisprudential doctrine” regarding bank liabilities and obligations under Spanish law, Ley 57/1968 – helping return confidence to offplan purchasers. The court ruled Caja Canarias – now Bankia - “obstinately denied reality” regarding two off-plan purchases in Fuerteventura. It follows lower court victories for Hellin for the Finca Parcs Action Group concerning Las Higuericas Finca Parcs development at Agramon in Albacete, just over the border from Murcia, which in December last year were accepted as jurisprudential by the Supreme Court and became ‘definitive’ following the latest case. And it was a personal victory

for action group leader Keith Rule who started the fight back in 2008. He now works for the legal team that represented Finca Parcs victims; Costaluz Lawyers and De Castro Gabinete Juridico. And as well as the first landmark victory in Hellin, they have together won more than 150 cases against developers’ banks and continue to represent losers. Keith is even known as the ‘Erin Brokovich of Spanish off-plan property, after the tireless heroine who took on the system in the USA. RULING The new ruling at the Supreme Court involved the purchase of two off-plan properties in Fuerteventura. Contracts were signed in 2006 and Caja Canarias received the deposits and issued a mortgage to the developer.

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THE RED, white and blue bunting is once again out brightening up the lives of those working in RTN Towers as we celebrate another milestone in the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her 90th birthday. Royal watchers are in for a treat as newspapers and television bring out photographs and footage of her remarkable reign; early favourites are the Queen with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and the amazing portrait with her daughter Anne, the Princess Royal. Both are essential snaps for the Buck Palace family album. People planning to buy homes oﬀ-plan in Spain - and those seeking justice after losing precious savings following their dream of a place in the sun – also have reasons to be cheerful this week. Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled banks holding deposits and staged payments for the bricks and mortar must guarantee the cash should things go belly up and developers go to the wall. It was always easy for victims to win cases against the promoter but they stood little chance of a seeing any money back – while banks have sack loads of the stuﬀ. The court’s ruling will now be carved in legal stone and give buyers past and present security. The common sense behind the judgement has long been needed and it can only help the country’s recovering property market rather the tragicomedy of the property bubble and all its excess and greed. And the story gets even better. The true grit of one Englishman and his dedicated legal team are behind the victory after years of campaigning and legal action; victims looking to make good their losses should now fi nd an abundance of lawyers prepared to take up their cases ‘pro bono’, on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis.

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River gets spring clean THREE ENVIRONMENTAL groups have launched an operation to clean the River Segura and have called for greater public participation in helping maintain and preserve the fragile eco-system. by Rhiannan Bell Volunteers went to work at the mouth of the river and removed 300kg of rubbish collected in just half an hour. Activists from the Amigos de los Humedales del Sur de Alicante, the Amigos de la Tierra and the Ecologistas en Acción, conducted the cleanup campaign in the margins and the channel of the River Segura’s final stretch in Guardamar. And the 300 kilos of waste was collected from an area that is included in the list of wetlands of Valencia and enjoys protection for its natural beauty. The rubbish included plastic packaging, drink cans, rubbish bags and empty household spray containers. The participating groups said dumping in natural areas was the result of irresponsible people and the high cost of proper disposal. In a statement, the groups blamed “the irresponsibility of citizens lacking environmental awareness” and the huge amount of packaging on consumer products. They also stressed that there were a large number of municipalities that were burdened with “expensive cleaning and waste collection procedures” encouraging fly tipping. The groups have called for an organised and affordable system of rubbish disposal and recycling to cut down the amount of waste illegally dumped in sensitive areas.

Couple shot dead

A MAN and a woman have been found shot dead in their home in Murcia, the grim discovery made on Monday evening. The couple’s bodies were found at Caravaca de la Cruz, near the Club Hipico and both had fatal wounds caused by a firearm. A friend found the bodies when she visited the isolated house. A full investigation by the Guardia Civil has been launched and the scene sealed off.

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Long to reign over us BRITISH AMBASSADOR to Spain Simon Manley paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as she celebrated her 90th birthday. by JACK TROUGHTON He said the Queen was the longest reigning monarch in British history and 90% of the British population had never known another monarch as head of state. Mr Manley said: The Queen has been a source of continuity and stability throughout her 64 year reign, embodying the spirit and values of the British people, from the days of the Blitz, to today’s diverse and creative Britain. “I have had the honour to meet her, and see at first hand her intelligence, knowledge of international affairs, and famous sense of humour. She does not speak publically, but we British are happy with that; the Monarchy is as popular as ever.” He said Her Majesty had special links with Spain. Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, and King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, were all great-great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria. “I lose count of the people I have met here with fond memories of her State Visit to Spain in 1988,” said the ambassador. He hoped the State Visit to the UK by King Felippe and Queen Leticia, cancelled earlier this year could “one day” be reinstated. Mr Manley concluded: “As Her Ambassador to Spain, I cannot imagine a greater honour than to serve Her and my country. I wish her a very happy birthday. Long may she reign over us.” Picture is the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at the annual Trooping of the colour; a historic event marking her official birthday.

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CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE AN EARLY court hearing in 2010 ordered the developer to return the deposits with interest but because of its fi nancial situation, the company could not pay. Instead, a lawsuit was fi led against the bank under Ley 57/1968. The case and subsequent appeal were lost but in 2013, a Cessation appeal was fi led, and accepted into procedure the following year. The Supreme Court has now upheld the appeal, revoked the earlier court judgments and ordered Bankia to refund the deposits plus interest dating back to 2007 – as well as having to meet all legal costs. In the ruling, judges said house sales governed by Ley 57/1968 meant banks receiving money from buyers into the promotor’s account – without requiring a special account and corresponding guarantee “shall be liable to the buyer for the total amount paid by buyers and depositied into the account or accounts the developer has opened.” And in relation to the conduct of Caja Canarias, the judges said: “In this case, the defendant obstinately denied the reality of the off-plan payments made by the buyers, who were not the only ones to pay off-plan amounts to the said account, until that reality was incontestably established. “Its legal duty to control the buyer’s funds was hardly debateable as it was precisely the entity that had granted the mortgage loan to the developer for the construction.” BUBBLE The legal team paid homage to Keith for helping to stop the “fi nancial voracity” that led to speculation, illegalities and the real estate bubble in the buying and selling of off-plan property in spain. The team said he was a small business owner from England who saw in 2006 what the Supreme Court had in 2016 defi ned as jurisprudence. “He also led protests and petitions that may have contributed to the reform of the law that now makes Spain the world’s safest country for off-plan property purchases.” Keith said it was “hugely signifi cant” Finca Parcs beat CAM Bank and his biggest hurdle until fi nding Costaluz Lawyers was fi nding a law fi rm shat “also sharedmy view” over Ley 57/1968. Maria de Castro, director of Costaluz Lawyers, said: “These victories against bank in favour of consumers are good for a balance economy and for rebuilding trust in the Spanish legal and judicial system. “Keith’s eff orts inspired us all...he realy is like a dog with a bone – he just never gives up.” And Jaime de Castro, director of De Castro Gabinete Juridico, added: “Spain is unique among European countries in having an eff ective law to safeguard buyers’ off-plan deposits. “The Spanish courts have been applying this law strictly and I am confi dent this will continue.”

Jaime de Castro (left) and Keith Rule outside Hellin’s courts

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Body found Police get lucky THE BODY of missing Vicente Sanchez Alonso is believed to have been found in a ravine four months after the 49-year-old vanished by Rhiannan Bell Human remains were discovered at the site between the communities of Cox and Callosa de Segura as the sister of the missing man made a fresh appeal to help trace Vicente. The body remains with the Institute of Forensic Science following the discovery in a bid to make a positive identification because of the level of decomposition of the remains. It was said Guardia Civil officers found an identity card and a health card registered to the missing man at the scene. Following the discovery of the body, an appeal was made within the local community to help pay for the burial and a headstone. It was understood school teachers from the San José Obrero School and a company supplying tombstones from Pilar de la Horadada have offered their support, together with the parish church which owns a cemetery in Orihuela.

POLICE IN Murcia enjoyed a little luck when they stopped a car in which the driver and passenger were not wearing seatbelts – and discovered drugs and cash inside. The incident took place in the Calle Mayor of Puente Tocinos in when a patrol unit of the local police spotted two men in a Chevrolet Lacetti. They were pulled over and given the appropriate cautions. But when the officers saw one of the men drop two wrappers down on the floor, they called for support from other units and the car was fully searched. The search resulted in a find of 3 cocaine wraps, 15 Ecstasy tablets and 2,500€ in small denominations thought to be from drug sales - and the pair were arrested.

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Drone hits BA airliner by Caroline Tyszka AN INVESTIGATION has begun after a passenger plane approaching Heathrow Airport is believed to have been hit by a drone. The incident occurred as a British Airways Airbus A320 was coming in for its final approach just after midday on Sunday 17th April. The flight from Geneva was carrying 132 passengers and five crew when it was struck by an object. The pilot safely landed the plane and reported the incident saying that he believed they had been hit by a drone. A British Airways spokesperson said: “The aircraft landed safely and was examined by engineers before being cleared for its next flight.” If the ´drone strike´ is confirmed, it will be the first recorded incident in the UK and the Metropolitan Police’s aviation security unit based at Heathrow is leading the investigation. The incident follows a warning earlier this year by the head of the International Air Transport Association that drones flown by the general public are “a real and growing threat” to civilian aircraft. The UK Air Proximity Board, which investigates nearmiss incidents in UK airspace, said there had been a number of serious near-misses at UK airports involving drones. Flying one near an airport is punishable by a prison sentence of up to five years. Calls are being made for tighter restrictions to be enforced similar to that in the USA, where a compulsory registration scheme has been introduced so any device recovered from an accident can be traced back to its owner.

Gastronomic delights ALTEA TOWN will be hosting the “Altea Torres experience 2016” this weekend. – a gastronomic event organized by Bodegas Torres and Alteana Borja Pérez, working with the town hall’s department of tourism. Altea has been chosen by Bodegas Torres to show consumers its wide range of wines and spirits and the event will be staged in the church square on 23rd ands 24th April Visitors can taste over sixty wines and spirits from around the world, including those in the top ten wine areas from Spain to Chile and California. Foods from around the world will complement the beverages and organisers say that the town’s church square will “put on a party to host this original gastronomic activity.” The event opens on the Saturday at 11am until 10 pm and then on the Sunday 12 noon until 7 pm. There will be workshops throughout the two days and anyone requiring further information on the weekend or wishing to book a workshop can get further details at www.shop.clubtorres.com.

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Free lunch at Quesada Fish & Chips, Villamartin! The team at Free Lunch Spain have now supplied essential information about life in Spain to over 2,000 people. They have a 96% satisfaction score from those who have attended for correctly answering all their questions. The experts from the four local companies are overwhelmed by the massive popularity of these events. As a result they are now expanding the number of seminars. This will be a fantastic opportunity to get all the facts about life in Costa Blanca. Everybody who attends is able to ask the experts in various fields about how things work in Spain which is a refreshing change to the continued confusion that reigns here. Once again the highly respected UK & Spanish companies based in Costa Blanca are inviting all British, Irish & European nationals, spending time or living in Spain, to a meeting for their questions regarding life here to be answered. Some of the topics that will be covered will be as follows:1. Savings 2. Wills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New law came into effect on August 17th 2015 3. Pensions 4. Inheritance law and taxes in Spain 5. Currency exchange 6. Complex Spanish funeral system Experts from the four companies will also be providing

professional advice on all these topics and answering all the questions. Everybody who wishes to attend the event can send their questions in advance and the answer will be provided at the meeting. How fantastic is that!! We could have all done with this type of event ages ago. Once all the questions have been answered then everybody will get a free lunch at Quesada Fish & Chips in Villamartin Plaza. The event begins at 12 noonon Thursday 28th April. To register your question and to attend this unique event you can e-mail freelunchspain@gmail.com with your name address and telephone number or call 966 799 070. Spaces are limited so I am off to register right now. The thing is I have about ten questions that need answers. Apparently the experts will have an answer for each one! Great news.

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Early nispero season by CAROLINE TYSZKA NISPERO SEASON has arrived two weeks earlier than normal producing smaller fruit than previous seasons. Farmers in the Marina Baixa have announced that due to the lack of rain this year, nispero crops have ripened too early and are about 30% smaller in size. Producers across the region began harvesting the fruit at the end of March because the low rainfall but higher temperatures caused them to ripen faster than normal. The smaller fruit which are sold by the kilo will result in drastically reduced incomes for the farmers – but will apparently have more fl avour because of their higher concentration of sugar. A spokesperson for the Callosa cooperative said: “It is one of the worst seasons that I can remember, I am not very happy.”

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Referendum on radio Bar goes TALK RADIO Europe is staging a series of one-hour programmes devoted to the 23rd June EU referendum. by Jack Troughton TRE is airing the show ‘Britain Decides’ every Wednesday at noon until the ballot, hosted by Stephen Ritson, presenter of the popular and authoritative daily programme ‘Europe Today’. And the aim is for both sides in the ‘leave’ or ‘remain’ campaigns to have an opportunity to explain their arguments; rigorously tested by Stephen and TRE listeners – with guest speakers from the UK, Continental Europe, and the United States. British Ambassador in Madrid Simon Manley has said: “This is a once in a lifetime decision. There is no going back.” The radio station believes that British people should be able reach a decision based on a proper understanding of the arguments and an appreciation of the positive benefits of both the ‘In’ and ‘Out’ camps. TRE listeners can also vote in the stations Referendum Poll and leave comments and questions via the website www.talkradioeurope.com. Britain Decides is broadcast on FM and online at the website or via TRE mobile apps. The wavelengths for FM listeners are: Mazzaron to Elche. 96.3fm; Elche to Calpe 96.4fm; and Altea to Gandia and Ibiza on 96.3fm.

up in flames A POPULAR tourist bar on the Levante beach front in Benidorm was engulfed in flames late on Monday evening. The fire, which began around 10.30pm, quickly took hold of the Beach Terrace Bar with emergency services rushing to the scene. Firefighters managed to contain the damage and adjoining bars, The Lazy Cow and Island View, were able to open for business the following morning. There were no reports of any injuries and early reports suggest that the fire may have been caused by an electrical fault.

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Animal shelter cruelty

EMPLOYEES at an animal shelter in Malaga have been arrested for animal cruelty following an investigation triggered by complaints from the public. by Caroline Tyszka Guardia Civil officers have arrested four employees at the Triple A shelter in Marbella and are investigating a further thirteen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with healthy animals allegedly being destroyed without anaesthetic. Those arrested have been charged with animal abuse, fraud, unfair treatment of workers and being members of an organised criminal group. It was alleged animals were put down without any clinical examination or anaesthesia, and in some cases drugs were administered in inadequate doses, causing the animal to suffer. Animals, including puppies and kittens waiting to be rehomed, were reportedly destroyed to save costs by nonmedical staff, said to have also performed other veterinary procedures. However, some animals were transported to other parts of Europe for a fee of 300-350 euros each, but none of this income was declared. Prescriptions were forged enabling animals to travel with inaccurate passports and some pets had their microchips removed so that others could adopt them according to the Guardia Civil report. The Triple A association has spent the last 25 years collecting abandoned and lost animals in the areas of Marbella and San Pedro de Alcantara. It promoted itself as a charity

dedicated to the support and care of animals, offering a decent a home for them. The shelter was able to keep going with money raised

through donations, membership fees and fundraising events and received high praise from individuals and groups helping what they believed was a genuine cause.

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Charlotte donates her golden locks by JACK TROUGHTON SCHOOLGIRL CHARLOTTE Tennant decided to cut her hair short – and donate her 12 inch plait to the Little Princess Trust in the UK.

Her golden tresses will be used by the charity to make a beautiful 100% natural wig and be given to a young girl who has lost her hair because of treatment for cancer. The big-hearted 11-year-old told her parents: “I want to donate my hair to make a wig for someone who has cancer. My dad has had cancer but is getting better now, so sending my hair is very important to me.” Charlotte’s parents spoke to Lucy Rogers-Walls, owner of Mimi’s Hairdressers in Javea, about cutting oﬀ her hair – and designing a fashionable short bob for her – and Cancer Care Javea helped arrange the locks to be sent to the Little Princess Trust. And following the “wonderful gesture” by Charlotte, a 600€ donation was made to Cancer Car; the money raised by Mimi’s clients, charlotte’s friends at the Laude Lady Elizabeth School, members of her karate club, family and neighbours. Maggie Mackenzie of the charity said: “Cancer Care had the most unique donation from probably one of the youngest and most inspiring young lady we have met.” Pictured is Charlotte before the cut and the youngster with Cancer Care President Lyn Buntrock (centre) and Lucy Rogers-Walls, who ”nervously” cut Charlotte’s hair.

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BBQ with rock ‘n’ roll

BIG JACK’S Rhythm and Bluesband is back in action putting some rock ‘n’ roll into the barbeque being staged in Els Poblets on Sunday 1st May. The fun starts at 1pm on the Hotel El Bichet terrace at Playa de Almadrava and there will be a huge range of food coming off the grill to suit all tastes and appetites. To enjoy the party with Big Jack and his band, reserve a table by calling Bea and Alberto on 96 647 4633.

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Women freed from prostitution

A JOINT operation between four police forces has resulted in several women being freed from enforced prostitution. by CAROLINE TYSZKA OPERATION GAVELO, coordinated by Europol, has arrested twenty nine people and freed twenty nine Chinese women who had been forced into prostitution in various cities in Spain. The police offi cers from Spain, China, France and Andorra united to dismantle the network of human traffi ckers and as a result searched twenty two properties around the country. The women, who were forced to take drugs, were discovered in various houses and entertainment venues in Madrid, Valencia, Zaragoza, Toledo, Soria, Girona and Lleida. The investigation, which began last year, was instigated following a visit to one property in Soria where two Chinese women were found to be working

against their will. It transpired that the two women had been sold at a bazaar in Soria for the sole purpose of “sexual traffi cking.” The women had been enticed with the promise of work if they travelled to Spain. Once in the country they were divided between the various properties and controlled by “madams” and male “protectors” in addition to video surveillance systems to ensure that they complied with the rules. The Chinese offi cers helped the Guardia Civil communicate and help the victims, and, the information that the women provided has enabled the authorities in both countries to learn more about the traffi cking network. The operation, which is still active, has been a milestone in international cooperation as offi cers from both China and Spain worked in both countries sharing information and personnel.

Victoria Wood loses battle against cancer BRITISH COMEDIAN Victoria Wood has died at the age of 62 following her short battle with cancer. Described as an “inspiration” and “innovative, funny and down to earth” she passed away on Wednesday morning, 20th April. “The multi Bafta award-winning writer, director, actor and comedian died peacefully at her north London home with family,” her publicist Neil Reading said. Many fellow celebrities took to social media to express their sadness and share fond memories. Absolutely Fabulous actress Jennifer Saunders said: “Can’t believe Vic has gone. She was truly an inspiration and had so much left to give and we won’t see it. She was so funny.” Prime Minister David Cameron said: “Victoria Wood was a national treasure loved by millions. My thoughts are with her family.” Victoria leaves behind her two children Grace and Henry Durham from her marriage to Geoffrey Durham which ended in 2002.

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Beach woof woof SANTA POLA’S new dog beach will be officially open to pooches from Sunday 1st May with dog owners urged to clear up after their pets. by Rhiannan Bell Mercedes Landa, Councillor for the beaches in Santa Pola, this week officially announced date of the opening of the canine facility. The politician met with the local police officers at the site earlier this week, and while some work still needs to be done, preparations are in hand. Local school children have been asked to name the beach, which will be chosen before the official opening. The current favourite appears to be ‘Playa Guau Guau’ – or in English Beach Woof Woof. And prior to the opening, the council will be installing amenities such as new car parking and information boards, as well as at least 10 bins for the deposit of dog waste. There will also be staff on patrol to ensure owners act responsibly by clearing up after their pets. Checks will be made to monitor animals are correctly micro chipped and have up to date immunisation. In addition, the beach will undergo a daily clean, together with a thorough monthly inspection ‘deep clean’ to protect public health.

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Bank cash seized GUARDIA CIVIL officers arrested the driver of a vehicle in Orihuela following a chase following a bank robbery. The man was believed to be the bandit behind a raid on a bank in Murcia’s Santomera – and cash and a gun were allegedly found in his vehicle. He first caught the attention of the traffic patrol when seen “zigzagging” along a road through the Vega Baja area of Alicante, causing the officer to follow the car. And after a chase into the Orihuela area, the car was stopped, the suspect detained and the vehicle searched. Inside was found 12,000€ - said to be the spoils of the robbery - and a gun believed to have been used at the bank.

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Pedestrians hurt in chase by Rhiannan Bell TWO WOMEN pedestrians were injured by a driver fleeing a Guardia Civil checkpoint as he tried to make good his escape. Police later stopped the car and arrested the motorist Orihuela after a struggle in Camino San Pedro. Both women were hurt after being struck by the speeding vehicle in separate incidents and were treated at the Vega Baja hospital. The first woman was hit near the Teatro Circo and the second female was struck by the car on Calle Ronda Santo Domingo. Their injuries are not thought to be life threatening. And the driver was arrested minutes later by National and Local Police in the same neighbourhood. He resisted and officers had use force to subdue him.

Brake on cyclists

ELCHE CYCLISTS will be reminded of the rules of the road if a new campaign gets underway in the city. Podemos councillors are calling for an ‘information and awareness’ campaign to remind pedal-powered road users of how to achieve a “safe respectful co-existence” with pedestrians. The move will underline to cyclists they must not travel on pavements, across squares, through gardens, and ride through other pedestrian areas, and “must” uphold traffic rules.

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Fair lights up Torrevieja TRADITION PLAYS a central role in Torrevieja’s May Fair, one of the most important celebrations along Spain’s Mediterranean coast. by Rhiannan Bell The House of Andalusia, ‘Rafael Alberti’, stepped in after receiving a request from the council to help with the organisation of the event which runs from Wednesday 4th May to Sunday 8th May. This year’s event has a slight change to its name and be known as the ‘Feria de Sevillanas’ and it will be staged in the port area of Torrevieja. The fair will feature many local dance schools including the Coro Jose Hodar and the Union Musical Torrevejense, together with a host of other local artists. And the five-day event will also feature the traditional horses and carriages, while on Saturday 7th May, Rociera Mass will be sung by the choir of Torrevieja’s Brotherhood of Rocio. The start of the celebration on the Wednesday evening is when the lights come on at about 9pm. The port area will crammed with people throughout; enjoying dancing, drinking and eating of traditional food in a variety of ‘casetas’ and the final day of the event is marked by the horses and their riders parading the grounds of the Feria. For further information and timetable of events contact Torrevieja Town Hall.

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Where To Put Your Money AS INTEREST rates languish at the lowest level in living memory, there is little hope for savers looking on in disappointment at their bank statements. The average savings account now pays a dismal 0.61%, according to Moneyfacts.co.uk, and the firm recorded just 12 rate rises in February – and 235 cuts. For the many people trying to build on their deposits, there are other options available – some of which are potentially more rewarding alternatives, but carry with them risks alongside the possibility of better returns than the banks.

Bonds

Traditionally, bonds have been the next step up from cash, although 10-year UK government bonds now yield a miserly 1.41%.

Stocks and shares

While cash is safe and dull, stocks and shares are risky and more rewarding. The benchmark FTSE 100 index hit an all-time high of 7,122 in April 2015, but is down almost 15% since. Patrick Connolly, certified financial planner at Chase de Vere, says shares are only for long-term savings. “Never invest money you need in the next five or 10 years.” Most people reduce the risk by investing in a fund, but these can still be volatile.

Gold

Gold is supposed to be the ultimate safe haven, but it can be highly risky. The gold price spiked to $1,900 an ounce in August 2011 during the eurozone crisis, but today trades at $1,240, punishing investors who bought at the top of the market. Before you start, you need to ask “What are my reasons for Investing?” The answer to that question will help you determine where to put your money. Once you have decided to invest, then you really should sit down and discuss all the options with an Independent Financial Adviser. We have been advising clients for many, many years and would be happy to sit down with you and look at the options. Please give us a call on 965 704 338 or email us at: Contact@SeagateWealth.es

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Special unit makes arrests ORIHUELA’S LOCAL police’s special citizen security group made a total of 13 arrests last month and recovered a stolen car. by Rhiannan Bell The Grupo Especial de Seguridad Ciudadana (GESC) detained suspects linked to allegations of gender or domestic violence, burglaries, muggings, road safety offences, court warrants and forging document. The officers of this unit also intercepted and identified three people for thefts from shops in the city, and recovered a stolen vehicle that had been used in an attempted robbery on a petrol station in Arneva. GESC officers also collaborated with Social Services to report cases of neglected children. Originally formed to help combat a growing drug problem, officers are trained not only in policing but also to resolve conflicts, police mediation, and first aid - seen as a reason the scheme has been so successful. The group has helped the police and neighbourhoods work together by being the bridge between the two parties. GESC is also often the link between needy families or people at risk of social exclusion who need assistance from the municipal social services.

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I name this ship? by Caroline Tyszka THE VOTES are in for naming a new scientific research vessel, although it is highly unlikely that the current winning name of Boaty McBoatface will be chosen. The competition, which was launched to name a new research ship anticipated to be seaworthy in 2019, was the idea of the NERC (Natural Environment Research Council) and asked members of the public to suggest and vote on a name that reflected the work that it would do. The science minister, Jo Johnson, acknowledged there had been some “very imaginative” names but added that he wanted something that “captured the spirit of scientific endeavour”. Boaty McBoatface received over 124,000 votes putting it in first place with RRS Poppy-Mai coming second with 34,371. Poppy-Mai is a 16 month old girl who is suffering with terminal cancer. A more traditional name came third, RRS Henry Worsley, after the Antarctic explorer who died in January of this year. Other suggestions had been: RRS It’s Bloody Cold Here; Not the Titanic; What Iceberg; Captain Haddock; Big Shipinnit; Science!!! and Big Metal Floaty Thingy-thing. The new ship, being built at the Cammell Laird shipyard in Merseyside will cost £200 million and will be used to study ice sheets, ocean currents and marine life. NERC said that they would make an announcement on the name “in due course.”

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Mountain car rally

GUADALEST IS hosting its third mountain rally this weekend with cars racing through the challenging roads in a bid to win. The event, 3ª Subida al Castell de Guadalest , starts on Friday 22nd April with drivers registering at the town’s tourist office and the racing starts on Saturday 23rd along the CV755, which will be closed to traffic from 7.45 am. And the prize giving ceremony will be held at the Castell de Guadalest parking area at approximately 2.30 pm. Further information can be found at www.subidaguadalest.com.

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CANDIDATES HOPING to become lifeguards on Costa Blanca beaches this summer were put through their paces in Guardamar at the weekend by Rhiannan Bell More than 160 applicants took part in demanding selection trials aimed at improving safety as holidaymakers flock to the sea. And over 30 Red Cross volunteers, monitors, and rescue specialists were on hand to help conduct the important selection process. Applicants completed a series of physical and theoretical exercises depending on the positions they hoped to achieve; ranging from water rescuers to tower managers and boat captains.

Increased police presence ALICANTE beaches will benefit from an increased police presence this summer with an extra 24 officers on duty in the city from 1st June to 30th September. The city council agreed the move would mean that there would be no reduction in policing for Alicanteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neighbourhoods which are also busy during the summer months.

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Oscar Pistorius appears in court by CAROLINE TYSZKA THE ATHELETE Oscar Pistorius has attended court again for his murder sentencing hearing. As expected Pistorius was told that a postponement would be approved and a date of June 13th has been set for fi nal sentencing. The former Paralympian was accused of murdering his girlfriend in February 2013 and was initially found guilty of culpable homicide, serving a year of a fi ve year sentence in prison before being released under house arrest conditions at a property owned by his uncle. In December 2015 the prosecution had the judgement overturned by South Africa’s Supreme Court and judges then found him guilty of murder. Pistorius had always denied intentionally killing Steenkamp, his girlfriend, in his Pretoria home in the early hours of 14 February 2013. He insisted throughout his lengthy trial that he had mistaken her for an intruder, shooting four times through a locked toilet cubicle door, killing her instantly. The minimum sentence for murder is 15 years in prison, but the defence is likely to argue that Pistorius’ disability, both his legs were amputated as a young boy, and the time he has already served in jail should be taken as mitigating factors.

Everybody Loves Raymond Star dies

FIVE TIME Emmy award winner Doris Roberts died in her sleep this week at her home in Los Angeles a family spokesperson announced.

The actress, aged 90, had a career that spanned six decades and will be best remembered for her role of Marie Barone, the meddlesome mother, in the long-running sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. The actress was thought to be healthy and active prior to her death, the cause of which has not been made public. During Everybody Loves Raymond’s nine-year run, she won the outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series award at the Emmys four times, and was nominated a further three times. In 1983, she also won the outstanding supporting actress in a drama series award for her role in the medical soap opera St Elsewhere. When Everybody Loves Raymond finished in 2005 Doris made many guest appearances in popular TV shows such as Grey’s Anatomy and Desperate Housewives. The actress leaves behind a son Michael and three grandchildren.

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RESIDENTS OF Formentara del Segura can once again enjoy a ‘plaza’ at the heart of the community following a 90,000€ facelift. by Rhiannan Bell The Aurora Rubi Plaza has reopened and was inaugurated by the Vice President of Alicante’s Buen Gobierno, Adrian Ballester. Work funded by the provincial government included the extending and improving the playground, extending paved areas, and a new pergola. Mr Ballester said: “The aim of improving the services provided to citizens is a priority of this provincial government. We are a body for the people and we will continue to work for all residents, and so, in this case, Formentera del Segura, can enjoy quality facilities.”

Crime prevention

QUICK-THINKING COPs prevented an early morning robbery in Elche as they caught burglars red-handed. Two officers of the local police in Elche surprised two men who were trying to force the doors of a bar after levering the shutter. Officers came across the attempted break-in during a patrol in the early hours and found two suspects loitering in the doorway of a pub and cafe in Calle Empedrat in the town centre. The two men ran off and separated to try and make good their escape but were chased for some time through the streets. One suspect was arrested after discarding his clothes on route, hoping to prevent being recognised. However, the second burglar managed to flee and is currently being sought by the authorities.

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Spain send troops to Ecuador by Caroline Tyszka THE SPANISH government have sent fifty army personnel to Ecuador to assist in the earthquake rescue operation. Following the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Ecuador last Saturday the Spanish authorities authorised an air force plane to transport trained emergency response personnel with search dogs to help with the search and rescue. Around three hundred people died in the disaster with many still buried in the rubble. As the Red Cross and other aid agencies appealed for aid the Spanish acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy offered the Ecuadorians tents, blankets and water purification systems. However Rafael Correa, President of Ecuador, stressed that specialist rescue team were more vital. Both the regional authorities in Valencia and Galicia have already arranged for medications to be sent to the affected areas.

New shifts for Alicante firefighters FIREFIGHTERS IN Alicante will soon be working one day and resting for five as the town approved the reorganisation of working shifts. The new system will see the 160 firefighters divided into six shifts as opposed to the current four. Each shift will be for a period of 24 hours and will bring the emergency workers in line with other Alicante council staff of 1,479 hours per year. There will be exemptions during the summer months of July, August and September where the firefighters will have to work a one on – three off regime.

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Bottle water recall A BOTTLED water company made an urgent recall of a product after hundreds of consumers fell ill with gastroenteritis. The Eden Springs company, who supply water for office water coolers, was alerted to the situation when nearly 700 people in Tarragona and Barcelona suddenly developed nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea having drunk the water. The recall of 6,158 bottles affected 925 clients in the two cities the company said it was “a precautionary measure whilst an investigation is carried out.” The water source at the Font d’Arinsal in Andorra is the main focus of the investigation.

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Big screen feature scrapped

CINEMA GIANT AMC has scrapped its controversial plan to allow people to access social media during films. The international chain – which has more than 400 cinemas across the United States and a modern multi-screen complex in Manchester – believed taking a more liberal approach to the use of mobile phones would encourage a new generation of film fans. However, AMC has been forced into a U-turn after regular film audiences used social media to bombard the company with messages objecting to the proposal. AMC Chief Executive Adam Aron had announced the chain was investigating the possibility of allowing ‘texting’ during movies – while many cinemas ask audiences to switch off devices before the start of a film, he believed allowing their use would encourage youngsters to join audiences. “Whenever you ask a 22-year-old to switch off the telephone and not to spoil the film, they hear ‘please cut off you left arm above the elbow’,” he said. But he admitted the idea did not go down well with existing audiences and in a statement the company said: “In this age of social media we get suggestions from you virtually instantaneously. “This is a concept we have now relegated to the cutting room floor...there will be no texting allowed in any of the auditoriums at AMC theatres.” The change of heart over the “horrible concept” immediately won favour with delighted movie fans who welcomed the chain maintaining the status quo. “Bravo!” messaged one, and another sent her thanks, messaging: “I really like you for this.”

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Coincidental chaos

SOMEWHERE IN the Middle East there’s a stone tablet buried bearing the message.

Chris Ashley

Writer & Broadcaster

Dear Noah. We could have sworn the date for our departure is today, Tuesday 2350 BC, not yesterday, Monday. Never mind we’ll catch the next boat. Best Wishes, The Unicorn Family. Let’s spin the ‘what-if ?’ Wheel of Fortune visiting seemingly trivial events that caused all kinds of historical ramifications. When RMS Titanic sailed out of Southampton on April 10th Second Officer David Blair wasn’t on board, which was a damn pity as he may have saved some 1500 lives. He was deemed to be surplus to requirements by White Star Line for this particular maiden voyage. Land based Blair had inadvertently pocketed the key to the locker that housed the binoculars. Therefore the crew in the crows nest, without access to them, had a limited view of the approaching iceberg and the inevitable consequences. Just over 2 years later in 1914, stopping for a snack, started a chain of events that ultimately cost over 17 million lives. Bosnian anarchist Gavrilo Princip & cohorts had attempted to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, but failed due to their ineptitude. The next day in high dudgeon & feeling peckish he popped into his local Sarajevo caff, when lo and behold up drove the Archduke’s car which had taken a wrong turn and stalled, fatefully, slap bang outside the watering hole. This time Princip seized the unforeseen opportunity, shooting the occupants dead precipitating World War 1. Jump into the time machine faithful reader and let’s alight into the first third of the 16th century. Consider Henry V111 getting jiggy with that little flibbertigibbet, the Boleyn strumpet, (my Gran’s phrase, another of her disapproving one-liners was ‘red hat, no knickers’. God’s boots - what would she have made of the Kardashian rabble?). If Henry had kept the crown jewels corralled in the codpiece & got in touch with the Relate of the day to iron out any problems with Queen Catherine – schooling (some 4 centuries on) would have had a different theological twist for some of us of a certain vintage. We had the choice of having religion beaten into us at a C of E establishment, or by those RC funsters – the Christian Brothers. Thanks Hank. So momentous events in history revolved around the most banal– a covert key, a Bosnian butty, and a randy Royal. Maybe that other Henry (Ford) was right “History is more or less bunk.”

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Is the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) always necessary when buying or selling properties in Spain? DEAR LAWYER, we have been told that when a property is sold in Spain, the seller must always provide the buyer with a certifi cate of the energy effi ciency of the property. Is this correct? Is it necessary in all cases? Dear reader, thank you for your enquiry. The certificate to which you refer is regulated in the Royal Decree 235/2013, of 5th April, regarding the basic procedure for certifying the energy efficiency of buildings. The decree has origins in different European directives. In general, both landlords and sellers of a property (it does not apply to the sale of land without any construction), must provide a certificate that includes relevant and objective information about the property (construction / building), so its energy efficiency can be assessed. This certificate must be properly registered, and is usually obtained by an architect or other qualified professional. It can provide useful information since we would know what energy consumption the property that we want to buy or rent has, similar to knowing how much a fuel a motor car consumes, before deciding to buy it. It can also provide interesting information about the elements that are less energy efficient on the construction, and therefore, if the property is to be reformed, what areas need to be improved. However, there are exemption when the seller or landlord does not have to provide this certificate: -. In the case of buildings or parts of buildings with a total useful area less than 50 mÂ˛. .- In the case of buildings purchased for major renovation or demolition. .- In the case of buildings â&#x20AC;Ś which would be used for less than four months a year, etc. You also should know that according to Article 11 of the Royal Decree, the energy performance certificate is valid for ten years. Therefore, if you are going to buy or sell a property that already has a certificate of this kind from a previous sale transfer, provided that it is no more than 10 years old, it would not be necessary to get a new one. If you have any questions regarding buying or selling property in Spain, we can help, contact us.

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All rights reserved. Send your questions to spanishlawyer@roundtownnews.com or info@white-baos.com

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Christina Brady

Regional Manager of Blacktower Costa Blanca

Disclosure of Assets In light of the Panama Papers and their revelations, it would appear that not only tax evasion is in the headlines but also tax avoidance schemes. Evading tax by concealing income is illegal, avoiding tax by exploiting the tax rules technically is not. To help tax authorities in various countries to hunt out those individuals and companies trying to hide assets, the UK has recently signed a disclosure of asset agreement with Spain, Germany, France and Italy. What does this mean: It means that the UK, in partnership with France, Germany, Spain and Italy, have passed regulations that will lead to the automatic sharing of information about the true owners of companies, complex shell companies and overseas trusts. George Osborne said the transparency rules on beneficial ownership showed that Britain and other governments were working to shine a spotlight on “those hiding spaces, those dark corners of the global financial system”. Osborne said he hoped that the regulations, which will come into effect in January 2017, would be followed up by other countries. It has also been reported that finance ministers from other European countries had pushed Britain to extend the new rules to all trusts, rather than just those that “generate tax consequences “and will continue to do so. It is clear from the above that avenues that allow non-disclosure of assets to a tax authority, whether it be for the super-rich, corporations or individuals are slowly being closed or their existence and beneficial owners being r disclosed to tax authorities. If you haven’t done so already now is the time to get your financial affairs in order, you may no longer be able to evade or avoid tax but you can ensure your investments are in tax efficient products, approved by the tax authorities with full transparency. There are many legitimate ways YOU can mitigate your tax liabilities, if you want to know what your options are, I am here to help you find the right solution to make your money work for YOU, in the most tax efficient way possible. To arrange an independent, professional and impartial consultation please contact me by email christina.brady@blacktowerfm.com or call me on 658 892 330 .

Proud to be celebrating 30 years of giving independent and professional advice to clients across the UK and Europe Calle Joan Fuster, Edificio Palau 111, Local 7 Javea Tel: 658 892 330 Email christina.brady@blacktowerfm.com Blacktower Financial Management (Int) Ltd is licensed in Gibraltar by the Financial Services Commission Licence and registered with both the DGS and CNMV in spain

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Announcing the winner of Pet Idol 2016

Golden Leaves Expat Services, the ground breaking initiative from Golden Leaves International Limited, is proud to announce that AVA, the beautiful white terrier owned by Sue Nutbrown, is the winner of Homes Garden & Lifestyle Show’s Pet Idol 2016. In addition to being voted the favourite pet of the show, AVA receives a Golden Leaves annual pet insurance policy to the value of €200. Sponsored by Golden Leaves Expat Services, the inaugural Pet Idol competition proved an extremely popular addition to the leading show of its kind in Costa Blanca held earlier in March. Pet Idol saw a wide range of entries featuring many precious pets and drew a large number of votes as well as raising much needed awareness for the work of the animal charity APASA. So much so that, in addition to naming a winner, a decision was taken to name an official runner up, an adorable 13 year old Benidorm rescue dog named Mutly, owned by Kathy Thomas. Barry Floyd, Managing Director at Golden Leaves International Limited comments on the award. “For the expat community as a whole, pets are so more than animals, they are in many ways much loved members of the family. They are pampered, cared for, and as shown by our Pet Idol competition, they are a source of great pride to their owners. We have been delighted to sponsor Pet Idol and to award the ultimate winner, AVA, with one of our pet insurance policies.” He continues, “Just as it’s important to get the appropriate medical care for the rest of your family, as and when they need it, pet insurance ensures you can extend this to your beloved pets. After all, in addition to the usual worries we have about pets, there are threats to pet health in Spain which simply don’t exist in the UK and about which many owners sadly remain ignorant. And, should you need to take your pet to the vet, there is no guarantee you will speak the same language, and treatment costs can be very expensive. Our pet insurance plans are available from as little as €3.37 per week for your dog and only €2.30 for your cat, and as with all of our services, we will be right there for you to help, right when you and your pet needs it the most.” For more information about GL Expat Services’ pet insurance, please call 8000 98309, visit glexpatservices.com or pop in and see their team at their new offices in Javea, in the Arenal at Avenida De La Pla 123-125, Edifico Caribe, Locale1 Javea 03730 Alicante.

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by JACK TROUGHTON CANCER CHARITY ‘Bruised but not Broken’ is staging its annual ‘Walk for Life’ on Sunday 1st May and is hoping for another bumper fund raiser. First staged in 2013, the walk is along a now well-trodden path along the seafront between the El Campello and Muchavista beaches – a distance of 10km, although people can just walk 3km or 5km. Charity founder Lorraine Brown explained the aim was to raise money to continue to offer respite breaks and support to Costa Blanca families affected by and living with the “monstrous disease” of cancer. Bruised but not Broken was launched to honour the life and courage of her daughter Bec Isaacs, who died in 2010 at the age of aged 32, after a four-year battle with bowel cancer.

Lorraine said throughout Bec refused to consider she was a ‘victim’ of the disease. “She claimed instead she was ‘bruised but not broken’; realising the importance of keeping a positive attitude and believing she would beat the disease.” And family and friends say Bec’s attitude helped prolong her life. “It was also very important we had support from each other and from outside sources.” Lorraine added: “From personal experience, we discovered although there is plenty of support out there, it is not always easy to find. As a charity, we offer practical, emotional, and financial support for those living with or affected by cancer.” Walk for Life is open to everyone regardless of age and whether they have one leg, two legs, or those who need wheels; “they are all welcome, including our four legged

friends.” Lorraine said people could run or walk – it was all about taking part. “We would especially like to see families entering, as this is after all, a disease which affects the family unit as a whole.” To enter, call Lorraine on 608 524 896 for details or call into the Bruised but not broken Charity Shop in Calle San Bartolome, 55, El Campello, for a registration pack – it includes sponsor forms, a Walk for life t-shirt, a wristband and information about the charity. Everyone receives a medal on completion of the event. Entry is 10€ and the charity hopes the walk will be well supported with people making themselves a little fitter at the same time. More information is available at the website www.bruisedbutnotbroken.co.uk.

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Cooking in your garden this spring and summer

Dick Handscombe Holistic gardener and author

COOKING AND eating in the garden is one of the delights of living on the Spanish Costas from the French to the Portuguese borders. It is therefore important that gardeners include appropriate areas and facilities in their overall garden design and layout. Providing cooking facilities that are productive, healthy, reliable, fun and blend in with the garden. There are several such ways of cooking in the garden and of providing appropriate facilities. Some being mobile and others fixed. We review a range of practical options. Decisions to be made. There are a number of decisions to be made. Where do we want to eat in the garden? Do we want to be able to eat in one place or in several? Do we want to eat out for breakfast, lunch, tapas or dinner? What type of food and method of food preparation best suits our lifestyle and diet? Would we be best with fixed or moveable cooking facilities, or both? What cooking system, design and construction material best fits in with the style and layout of our current or intended garden. There are several types of facilities to consider. Each very practical on the Spanish Costas and in the inland valleys. Possible Facilities (a) Barbecues. Barbecues come in all shapes and sizes. Are we going to cater for 4 or parties of 20? Is barbecuing going to be a several times a week event or once a month? For regular barbecues there are four main options. 1. A brick, stone or tiled permanent unit. Perhaps built into the naya or special cooking hut cooking by charcoal, logs or gas. 2. A moveable metal barbecue light enough to carry or on wheels, with cooking by charcoal or gas. 3. A semi-permanent but moveable pottery barbecue. The advantage being that it serves as a garden ornament when not in use. 4. Barbecuing on open log fires is also a possibility but is banned in the summer in many areas due to the fire risk. (b) Ovens Ovens are useful for preparing roast meats. Anything from red peppers to a suckling pig. Also arroces al horno, squash and bread. Purpose built ovens are available but they tend to be harsh in texture. Ovens can be easily self -built from refractory bricks and stones to blend into the garden either on top of a terrace or wall or within the cooking naya. c) Tagine Cooking Tagine cooking is fun. Both within the garden and under a sheltered terrace in

bad weather. Two 25cm tagines that rest on earthenware charcoal heaters are just right for a meal for 4. If visiting Morocco hunt out the shop/stall who the locals buy from. The are incredibly inexpensive. Morrocan shops also sell them in Spain. (d) Paella Ring A Paella ring plus stand and paella pan (palero – which are available in various sizes) is a very convenient way of garden cooking. It can easily be set up anywhere in the garden and then stored away. Of course you can build in a paella cooking shelf alongside a permanent barbecue facility. Spaniards love to have a permanent outside roofed kitchen incorporating an oven, barbecue and paella ring. Paella pans are popularly used not just for paellas but for fiduea, frying chops, vegetables and fish. Not only can you cook with a palero but also ‘a la plancha’ with a griddle plate. (e) An Earthenware Cooking Plate placed over a barbecue,charcoal or low gas ring is useful for baking pitta bread, browning tostados or crisping up purchased bread. (f)Solar Cooking These are easy to construct from an Alsol kit of a metre or 1.4 centimetres diameter for use in the garden or on apartment terraces. Mine is illustrated and is of the one metre type. Please turn round 90 degrees Happy garden cooking this spring, summer and autumn – and on hotter winter days.

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Sd card trouble Hola Aunty, When I insert an SD(camera) card into the slot on my Asus laptop the computer does not seem to recognise it, probably because I am looking in the wrong place. It used to be so simple before I changed to W10. I just want to put the pictures into a folder as I did with W7. Please help if you can. Regards, Mary

Reply: The most common cause will be that your SD card driver may not be installed. During the upgrade the driver may not have been available, so not loaded. First, check with any other another SD card if it is getting recognized or detected. Next, check that the SD card is actually recognised in another device. Next check that the card reader driver is actually loaded - Press Windows key + X key and click on Device manager. - Search for the Card Reader Driver. If it is not there, then you will need to go to the Asus website and locate and download the driver for your model of laptop.

Unwanted files Dear Aunty, Having decided to have a ‘spring clean’ I started to clear out some unwanted or never used files. But on some of these I get a window opening stating. :Error deleting file or folder. Cannot delete email short cut ,access is denied. Make sure the disk is not full or write protected and that the file is not currently in use. Have you any simple ideas how I might get rid of these unwanted files? Best regards, Alexander Reply: The error message you are experiencing can be due to a few reasons. The file may be corrupted, do cannot be deleted, or, more commonly, the file is actually in use. One option is to right click on the file, and make sure that in the file properties, the file is not “read only”. Another option is to boot your PC up in Safe Mode (usually by pressing the F8 key during boot), will allow you to delete the files. But make sure that they are not system or program files.

Disappearing Icons Aunty, I know I can go into settings and click Network Internet and choose the network. The icon was there when I switched off last night. Never had this problem before. Your advice would be much appreciated. Many thanks Ray

Reply: You can customise the icons that appear in the notification area. Right click on the task bar, and go to properties. Under the notification area section, click on personalize. And then you can customise that icons appear in the notification area. This may differ slightly depending on which version of Windows you are using.

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Why don’t they include me? What DOES she look like? I CONSIDER myself a congenial person. I am single, and I know lots of people. However, I read on peoples Facebook pages, that a lot of socialising goes on within these groups, and no one ever seems to think to invite me along. I am retired early and I don’t have a lot of money, and perhaps they don’t include me for that reason. I wouldn’t take it personally. May be these people think you’ve got other friends, and are busy yourself. If I were you, I would take decisive action, and invite them round for a drink. Socialising needn’t cost a lot of money. Just an inexpensive bottle of wine, and a few nibbles one afternoon, sitting in the sun. I am sure you will find that once the invitation has been extended, you will likely start to be invited out yourself. Life is a two way street.

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MINE MAY seem a trivial problem, but I cannot understand why my once beautiful daughter, wants to look like the girls with big lips and caterpillar eyebrows. I think the look is hideous, so false and tarty. I’ve told her how I feel, but it makes no difference. She draws on bigger lips and eyebrows. You can’t tell me men actually go for this look? I would actually like to hear from men as to whether they find this look attractive. My husband agrees with you, and thinks it frightful. For me there’s nothing like the natural look. I am all for the use of make-up to enhance a women’s looks, but this fashion for wanting to look like a street worker, leaves me baffled, and more worryingly it can send out the wrong impression to men. I just hope this trend will soon run its course. Wanting to change your look to any large extent can point towards feelings of inadequacy, and I would suggest delving deeper in to why your daughter wants to look this way.

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Cryptic Crossword

Across 1. The spirit of the overventuresome (5) 4. Does old inconsequential designs (7) 8. They pinch children (7) 9. Musician seen in Chapel Gardens (5) 10. Restricted, we hear, but free to come in and go out (4) 11. In which there’s many a patient rehearsal (8) 13. Poisonous growth from Pennsylvania in America (4) 14. See 23 Across 16. He has progressed to some degree and remains unmatched (8) 17. Stimulus needed to produce endless acceleration (4) 20. One needs to do business to achieve this (5) 21. Beginning to make a breach (7) 22. Shows contempt for a bad deed, sir (7)

23 & 14 Across. Excellent pace in bottom gear? (5-4) Down 1. Italian unable to see window fitting (8,5) 2. Quick and quiet in attack (5) 3. A word of agreement by eastern observers (4) 4. What is wanted of French king (6) 5. Garment that’s worn out (8) 6. Fuel to set fire to after the end of the coal! (7) 7. Waits upon you and me properly - it’s our fault! (6,2,5) 12. Put a name to the boy embracing the pretty girl (8) 13. Faint - when relative arrives? (7) 15. This clue won’t hold water (6) 18. Previously the Father of the House? (5) 19. Chain of rocks here - furl the sails (4)

Doodle Box

Quick Crossword Across 1. Accumulate (5) 4. Salary (7) 8. Delight (7) 9. Squeeze (5) 10. Frank (4) 11. Cape (8) 13. Dash (4) 14. Advance payment (4) 16. Exactness (8) 17. Saucy (4) 20. Unsuitable (5) 21. Ruin (7) 22. Innate (7) 23. Lock of hair (5) Down 1. Cluster (13) 2. Proverb (5) 3. Team (4) 4. Vocalist (6) 5. Cheeky (8) 6. Raise (7) 7. Drawbacks (13) 12. Story-teller (8) 13. Charm (7) 15. Real (6) 18. Banish (5) 19. Revise (4)

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life&leisure #horoscopes

Kenny Corris kennycorris@hotmail.com 686 361 594

 Sometimes you have to give more than you can take, and such a time is now when you appear to be taking on the responsibilities that someone else has cast aside. You may feel that you will get no reward for stepping in the way that you have, but then silence too wasn’t an option; and you have to be true to yourself at all times. Astrological energies are nevertheless at your side across the Cosmos Venus conjuncts with Uranus bringing ingenuity and free enterprise into the equation. Somebody has been wrong to criticise you for trying to make a difference, but then there are aspects known only to you that they have no right to interfere with. Things have to get a little worse before they will get better, but then all will come right in the end because you have established a legacy of care! If you can keep your immediate comments to yourself then do so because they are lost on those who do not deserve to gain by this revelation. You have needed help but have been too proud and too stubborn to accept it; but in the here and now the difference you can make is by extending your silence, which will hurt those who sought to initially test you, now you can see the wood for the trees Take control of plans because it is the only way of avoiding disaster. You know that the tried and tested is the best way ahead, but there are reasons to be hesitant right now. Uranus, Planet of innovation connects with Venus midweek to bring things to a head very nicely. With a hidden agenda, and work to do, it is indeed time for back to basics, and a consolidation that all involved will welcome. You have yearned for the centre stage to illuminate your many talents, but it would seem that the ship has sailed and that you have lost your window of opportunity somewhat. Somebody has been economical with the truth, but this was your marker to negotiate a better deal for yourself. All will come right in the end, but you may just need to come down from your high horse to seal further success. Oddly you were in two minds before things swayed you to take some evasive action. You were in danger of being misunderstood at a time when you needed all the support that you could muster. It would appear that somebody has backed down at long last, but instead of taking any prisoners find the opportunity to ensure that something like this never ever happens again on your watch.

Venus connects with Kora and this is calling time on something, because time would appear to be of the essence right now. Instead of being congratulated for a job done, and done well, there are those who seek to prolong the agonies by a constant spate of carping and criticism. Rise to the occasion because you know that you can, Email your letters to me at: kennycorris@roundtownnews.com you just shouldn’t have to in the current scheme of things.

Kenny‛s Postbag

You have to be biting your tongue right now because you feel like lashing out on something, but two wrongs do not make a right and the Cosmos advises you stay cool and collected because you have other fish to fry! This is a week of innovation and change which you will welcome in right from the start, but it is far better to put your resourceful energy into carving a future for those who deserve it! Wayward Jupiter is not there to bring that little ray of sunshine into your life just now, especially as it is needed. As Saturn takes on Mars there comes an uneasy duty for you to perform this week. Though you will sail through it, there will be, for sure, a nasty taste at the back of your mouth. Karma should be working its way in preparation to see that the suffering of others is kept to a minimum. This is a carefree, happy go lucky week for you, with all kinds of surprises in store all along the way. You have been dragged down over the past month with none of those clouds bearing you a silver lining, however things are about to change for the best, and you can step up to take the pole position you have long awaited and deserve. Putting others first means it’s OK to think of yourself now! Beware what seems like a better offer may just be because the grass looks greener on the other side. Compromise has seen you take a back seat, but you are about to be shown a distinct alternative of something that could very well be yours for the taking, and sooner than you think. As an acquaintance becomes a friend, just when you need them to be, at last things really are beginning to look up for you. Many have said it, or inferred it, that you have bitten off more than you can chew, but it would seem that you know both where you are and what you are doing better than anybody. Challenging both your reserve and your patience there may not be enough hours in the day but there are reasons to take on what you have to, and here your spiritual gifts are supporting and caring for your every need.

KENNY, I have done something very wrong in the past, something that I am ashamed of. I wonder how I will have any peace when I pass over to Spirit, and whether they will forgive me enough to let me take my space? Brenda H. Brenda, you are focusing on something you did that was very bad, by your own admission. Acceptance into the Spirit World is sure for those who show remorse and those who accept the negativity of their wrong doing. You have to balance things by remembering all the many wonderful things that you have done, and reflect on them instead. In the balance good outweighs bad, and we have all done things that we regret....all of us. Spirit will respect your honesty and welcome you when the time comes!

If It’s Your Birthday This Week

This Week: It is not selfish to want the things that are on your priority list right now, but they do show more than ever your hidden talents. Be unafraid to send out that strong message of your intention rather than just waiting for things to come along!

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A Time 4 A Change

A TIME 4 A Change, one of the biggest buyers and sellers of quality pre-owned fumiture on the Costa Calida are pleased to announce the opening of their second store in Los Alcazares on May 2nd. Danny and his wife Kerry, owners of the existing store in El Algar, said ‘Since we took over the shop, business has gone from stength to strength, so much so that we decided it would be a good idea to branch into Los Alcazares, so that many more customers can benefit from quality used furniture at reasonable prices, as well as pictures, cushions, lamps, mirrors and everything needed to complete your home. We have many repeat customers and a good relationship with several property managers. The feedback we are receiving is that whether you have a permanent home or a rental property, it is more economical to furnish with second hand furniture wheneverpossible. That way, if some-thing gets damaged, it is not too costly to replace. We appreciate that our customers may prefer brand new matresses on their beds, which is why we stock them. Our summer/winter matresses start at €120 and we have memory foam from €180.We also have new pillows, duvets, sheets and pillowcases. Find our new shop at 199 Avenida De La Libertad, Los Alcazares, telephone 608 016 880. We shall be offering exactly the same quality and service as in El Algar. As well as furniture, we sell greetings cards for all occasions from €1.75 and English books are 3 for only €1. We take this opportunity to thank all our existing customers for their continued support and we very much look forward to meeting new customers and, hopefully, friends.

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Arctic adventure

by Jack Troughton

THE TARDIS and sonic screwdriver will remain at home when the Costa Blanca’s own time lord Victor Pemberton heads north to the Arctic Circle this summer. The television producer and writer – and inventor of the legendary tool used by every actor playing Doctor Who since Patrick Troughton - will climb into his trusty VW in July and start a 10,000km journey. And the creator of two series of the classic sci-fi adventure and script editor for a host of the programmes, Victor remains very much in demand at Doctor Who conventions around the world. In fact, a high-tech gizmo mounted on the dashboard will record the epic journey and the regularly updated film will be posted on websites dedicated to the good doctor. “I am doing a mad thing for my age,” admitted Victor, speaking at his Orba home. “I am driving to the Arctic from here – it’s around 10,000km there and back. “The trip takes me through seven countries and, hopefully, it will be live on YouTube and I will do some sort of commentary. It is quite a journey; the aim is to reach Bodo in Norway, which is around 100 miles into the Arctic.” He added: “I plan to set off on 28th July. If the polar bears don’t get me, I will be back on 28th August. It will be an amazing adventure. “People think I’m a lunatic; they ask why I’m doing it and I say, the old cliché, because it’s there...but I want to do it

before I depart this life!” FRIEND Victor wrote two complete Doctor Who stories for the BBC; ‘Fury from the Deep’ in 1967 with “great friend” Patrick Troughton as the Time Lord, and ‘Doctor Who and the Pescatons’ for Tom Baker in the starring role. The author, he has penned 20 books including a series of 15 novels set in wartime London’s Islington and Holloway, lost his personal and business partner, actor and director David Spenser in 2013. Together they founded Saffron Productions and in 1988 scooped an Emmy and won the New York Film Festival the following year for the Omnibus programme ‘Gwen – A Juliet Remembered’. The documentary featured actress Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies, who played a legendary Juliet in a 1922 version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, chatting with actor Nigel Hawthorne about her long career. “David was a terrific director and actor, he was the first Just William and we worked very well together both as partners and business partners,” he said. “We lived in this house together for eight or nine years but sadly he died after a long illness.” And in between adventures on the road, Victor is writing his own autobiography and completing David’s unfinished story – scheduled for publication this summer.

First, however, the open road beckons. Victor’s marathon behind the wheel comes after epic journeys exploring Spain and Britain. “I enjoyed them immensely and the Arctic idea came out of the blue...I have had a decent career and just want to this journey.”

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Walking tall by JACK TROUGHTON

EIGHT BRITISH hikers have raised 3,300€ for a Costa Blanca animal rescue charity after completing the Sierra Orihuela three peaks challenge. The group, all members of the Entre Naranjos Mountain Hiking group, took on the 23km and seven-and-a-half hour marathon from Santomera to Montepinar to raise much-needed funds for ASOKA, which runs the animal sanctuary in Orihuela. The charity takes in 100s of abandoned animals each year from a catchment area taking in Orihuela City and Orihuela Costa. Departing Entre Naranjos at 7am, the eight hikers began the trek at 8am to take in the three peaks; reaching Pico Aguila, 609m above sea leavel at 9.45am; Pico Orihuela, at 633m by noon; and 594m high Cruz de la Muela at 2pm.

And they reached the finish line at Urbanisation Montepinar at 3.30pm after climbing a total of 1,800m. The group were later welcomed back to Entre Naranjos where they rested tired legs and enjoyed celebration drinks at Tavrna Naranjo. The hiking group is considering making the challenge and annual event. Group coordinator Dave Hill said: “For all of us this was another great day of hiking in the mountains. However we were able to utilise our passion to raise much needed funds to help the work of ASOKA Orihuela. “I want to thank the residents of Entre Naranjos for their generosity and support who have raised 2000€ towards our final figure of 3300€.” Special thanks were given for Sarah Hill who worked tirelessly fundraising for the event. The group hikers were Louise Nadin, Simon Nadin, John Hough, Derek Howe, Melvyn Howard, Jeff Matthews, Dave McInerney and Dave Hill.

Films in English THE CINEMAPILAR group is screening English language movies on the big screen at the Sala Duplex cinema and cultural centre in Pilar de la Horadada.

Money, money, money! THE FABULOUS Abba Elite will be playing at The Club, Quesada on Saturday 30th April. at 8.00 p.m.

They will be performing all the favourite Abba hits throughout the decades. Tickets 15 Euros and to include dinner of Chicken Diane or Beef Hot Pot. There will also be a charity raffle. To book, please telephone 966 717 028

There is a recently released film shown twice a week on Thursdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 5pm - and sometimes a classic film on Sundays at 5pm. Tickets cost €5 on the door or there are Bonus Cards, for €15 to watch four films or 30€ to see eight films. These can also be used by groups and have no expiry date. And tomorrow, Saturday 23rd April, at 5pm the cinema will show ´He Named Me Malala´. For more information see the website www.cinemapilar.blogspot.com or www.facebook.com/cinemapilar.

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#tv&showbiz showbiz goss

by Peter Taylor

 ANDY WARHOL coined the expression “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes” and proved it to be the case on a personal level. He is also credited with having started the Pop Art culture, with the recently stolen Campbell Soup cans leading the genres striking imagery. These works, which belong to a $500,000 collection of 10, were taken from Springfield Art Museum … the FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for their recovery. Tracking back to the ´15 minutes of fame´ thing, with the internet, that is now seriously possible! Who´s a clever boy then!

The Queen was 90 yesterday and it doesn´t seem anytime soon she´ll be vacating the throne. She is the longest serving monarch in British history, but all that tradition has not stopped her from keeping up to date with the world of modern technology. Buckingham Palace’s web site ´British Monarchy, People Magazine Reports´ was relaunched last Thursday with William and Harry both saying “She’s always been conscious of improving the ways we communicate the work of the royal family, she’s been an enthusiastic supporter of social media since the early days of it.” Around 12 million people visit the site each year, so you´d best get that keyboard rattling.

Long may Glasto Lasto!! I´VE NOTICED how over the last decade or so the Glastonbury Festival has evolved into a music event that surpasses all other music events. There is something magical about Worthy Farm where it is held that inspires not only the artists but the audiences as well, resulting in an experience we should all try to be part of. That said, Michael Eavis CBE, 80 year old organiser of the festival for the last 46 years, announced last week that they need to have a fallow year at Worthy Farm to let the land recover, but because he missed it so much in 2012, the last fallow year, he plans to still hold the event, but at another venue. In line with his very individual character, instead of speaking to the nationals, Michael told the Central Somerset Gazette: “I´ve never really considered retiring because I would miss the festival too much, I´m getting too old and I don’t want to miss out on any festivals.” It all began back in 1969 when Eavis and his second wife Jean visited the Bath Festival of Blues and were inspired by seeing the performance of Led Zeppelin. The following year Michael decided to put together the Pilton Pop Festival in the village where he was born, made it a free event, the Glastonbury Fair followed that, and year by year it has evolved into the Glastonbury Festival. Smarting after being snubbed by Eavis, some of the rumour mongering hacks of the nationals suggested he´s getting a bit old for to carry on, but he answered these sorry losers beautifully by saying “I´m very proud of what we´ve managed to achieve over the years, I wake up every morning and get excited just thinking about the festival!” This year’s Glastonbury Festival will be held on the last weekend of June at Michael’s farm in Pilton, and long may it continue. Hip Hip Hoorah! I RECALL hearing ´Hit me Baby one More Time´ in the summer of ´99 and almost melted the CD having it on repeat every time. The ´out there´ video established Britney Spears as a major artist virtually overnight, she went huge, then unfortunately had a mega meltdown in 2006. But enough of that, as Britney has got it back together bigtime, with massively successful live shows in Las Vegas, and now her personal manager Larry Rudolph confirming imminent album release ´Britney Jean´ … it’s got a really interesting vibe, it’s a lot of really cool stuff.” Easy Fellas!

I WOULD imagine Jean-Claude Van Damme might never emerge from whatever hidie-hole he currently occupies in the wake of what took place at LAXX airport last week. Actress/model Cara Delevingne was making her way through the airport and being hounded by the paparazzi and Jean-Claude appeared. In a pathetic attempt to steal Cara´s limelight he called out ‘Excuse me, excuse me, I’m more famous … I’m Jean-Claude Van Damme,’ … really!!, and even worse, you can see him holding his hands out watching Cara and the flock of paps sail past him. Bad Actor! … Bad Loser!

A FEW weeks ago I brought you the story of Sacha Baron Cohen and the making, or not making, of a Freddie Mercury biopic. It said how he didn´t want to make a film that had the lead singer passing on in the middle and the group carrying on to success, and pointing the finger at guitarist Brian May as the root of all the problems. Not to be outdone, last week May spoke to Event magazine and showed he´s clearly not best pleased saying “Sacha became an arse, we had some nice times with him kicking around ideas, but he went off and told untruths about what happened.” Pistols at Dawn?

I´M SURE great cheers rang out across the land, I know Marusia in Folkestone did, when it was announced that a prequel to Keeping Up Appearances is due to air on BBC One in the summer. Entitled ´Young Hyacinth, ´ the show is set in the 1950s, and will follow Hyacinth as she tries to get her family to climb the social ladder … I´m mad for it already! The writer of the original series Roy Clarke is once more in the chair and said “Often, even during the elder Hyacinth’s reign, I would wonder what this formidable mature lady would have been like as a young woman.” I´m even madder for it now!

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friday 22nd April BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 The Day I Met the Queen 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Thief Trackers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Code 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Seven 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 A Question of Sport 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 MasterChef 22:00 Have I Got News for You 22:30 Boomers 23:00 BBC News at Eleven 23:25 BBC Regional News 23:35 The Graham Norton Show 24:25 Room 101 24:50 Girl from Rio

BBC2

07:00 The Day I Met the Queen 07:45 Flog It! 08:30 Escape to the Country 09:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 10:00 Sea Cities 11:00 Snooker: The World Championship 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Snooker: The World Championship 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain 20:00 Canals - The Making of a Nation 20:30 Food Detectives 21:00 Grand Tours of Scotland 21:30 Gardeners’ World 22:00 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends 23:00 Two Doors Down 23:30 Newsnight 24:00 Weather 24:05 Later - with Jools Holland

saturday 23rd April BBC1

BBC2

07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 MasterChef 13:00 BBC News; Weather 13:10 Football Focus 14:00 The London Marathon - A Million Reasons to Run 14:30 Snooker: The World Championship 17:30 BBC News 17:40 BBC Regional News and Weather 17:50 Match of the Day Live 20:15 Michael McIntyre’s Big Show 21:05 The National Lottery: Win Your Wish List 21:55 Casualty 22:45 Mrs Brown’s Boys 23:15 BBC News; Weather 23:35 Match of the Day 24:35 Peter Kay’s Comedy Shuffle

06:55 World Snooker: Crucible Classics 08:55 Fort Apache 11:00 Snooker: The World Championship 13:00 Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul 14:00 Bargain Hunt 15:00 Escape to the Country 15:45 Money for Nothing 16:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain 17:00 Gardeners’ World 17:30 Final Score 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Bake Off: Creme de la Creme 20:00 Snooker: The World Championship 21:00 Dad’s Army 21:30 Shakespeare Live! From the RSC 23:30 QI XL 24:15 Snooker: The World Championship

ITV1

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV Regional News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Chopping Block 16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News 19:25 Party Election Broadcast 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Flying Scotsman with Robson Green 23:00 ITV News at Eleven 23:30 ITV News 23:40 GoldenEye

ITV1

07:00 Childrens TV 08:30 Nerds & Monsters 08:45 The Tom & Jerry Show 09:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 Murder, She Wrote 11:15 Murder, She Wrote 12:15 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 13:05 ITV News and Weather 13:14 ITV Central Weather 13:15 The Jeremy Kyle Show 14:15 Planet’s Got Talent 14:45 BBQ Champ 15:45 Beethoven 17:25 The Wine Show 18:30 ITV News 18:40 ITV News and Weather 19:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:00 Bang on the Money 21:00 Britain’s Got Talent 22:15 Play to the Whistle 23:00 ITV News and Weather 23:14 ITV Regional Weather 23:15 The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:30 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Four in a Bed 14:10 Channel 4 Racing 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Too Many Cooks 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 Unreported World 21:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 22:00 Gogglebox 23:00 Lookalikes 23:35 Lookalikes 24:05 First Dates

07:10 Greater Manchester Marathon 07:40 British GT Championship 08:05 Brighton Marathon 2016 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 The Morning Line 11:00 Frasier 11:30 Frasier 12:00 The Big Bang Theory 12:30 The Big Bang Theory 12:55 The Simpsons 13:25 The Simpsons 13:55 Come Dine with Me 15:00 Channel 4 Racing 17:30 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 18:30 Homes by the Med 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 The Secret World of Lego 21:00 Arnie Schwarzenegger’s 50 Greatest Ever Stunts 22:30 The Transporter 24:20 Contraband

07:00 Childrens TV 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Paw Patrol 09:50 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 Cowboy Builders 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:20 NCIS 16:20 The Good Mother 18:00 5 News at 6 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 The Gadget Show 21:00 Henry VIII and His Six Wives 22:00 Ben Fogle: The Great African Migration 23:00 Eamonn & Ruth: How the Other Half Lives 24:00 The Hotel Inspector

07:00 Childrens TV 09:05 Blaze and the Monster Machines 09:30 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:45 Wanda and the Alien 09:55 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10:30 The Saturday Show 12:30 Police Interceptors 13:25 Police Interceptors 14:20 Police Interceptors 15:15 Police Interceptors 16:10 Now That’s Funny! 17:15 Now That’s Funny! 18:15 Make You Laugh Out Loud 19:10 NCIS: Los Angeles 20:05 NCIS: New Orleans 21:00 NCIS 21:55 5 News Weekend 22:00 Football League Tonight 23:00 Football League Tonight 23:30 NCIS 24:25 NCIS

itv2

07:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Dinner Date 08:15 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Emmerdale 10:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:30 Psych 11:20 Royal Pains 12:15 Dinner Date 13:15 Emmerdale 14:15 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:50 Take Me Out 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Delivery Man 23:05 FYI Daily 23:10 Delivery Man 24:15 Family Guy 24:40 Family Guy

itv2 07:00 Emmerdale 09:35 Coronation Street 12:00 Britain’s Got Talent 13:20 Britain’s Got More Talent 14:25 The Almost Impossible Gameshow 15:25 Scorpion 16:20 *batteries not included 17:25 FYI Daily 17:30 *batteries not included 18:30 Hotel Transylvania 19:30 FYI Daily 19:35 Hotel Transylvania 20:15 After Earth 21:15 FYI Daily 21:20 After Earth 22:15 Britain’s Got More Talent 23:15 Celebrity Juice 24:05 Family Guy 24:35 Family Guy

07:00 07:45 08:35 09:05 10:00 11:00 11:30 12:00 13:00 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 24:10 24:40

07:00 07:20 07:45 08:10 08:40 09:35 10:35 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 16:55 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 24:05 24:55

Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rude(ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude(ish) Tube Rude(ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Get Him to the Greek The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

Rude(ish) Tube Rude(ish) Tube Rude(ish) Tube Rude(ish) Tube Jane the Virgin Made in Chelsea How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Suburgatory Suburgatory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Dear John The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tower Heist Gogglebox Gogglebox

22 - 28 april 2016

sunday 24th April BBC1

BBC2

07:00 Breakfast 08:40 Match of the Day 09:30 London Marathon 14:30 BBC News 14:40 Sunday Politics London 15:50 The Day I Met the Queen 16:50 Songs of Praise 17:35 Elizabeth at 90 - A Family Tribute 19:05 Paul O’Grady: The Sally Army and Me 19:35 BBC News 19:50 BBC Regional News and Weather 20:00 Countryfile 21:00 Antiques Roadshow 22:00 Undercover 23:00 BBC News 23:20 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:30 Match of the Day 2 24:40 Match of the Day

07:30 Gardeners’ World 08:00 An Island Parish 08:30 The Beechgrove Garden 09:00 Countryfile 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Snooker: The World Championship 13:15 MOTD2 Extra 14:15 Points of View 14:30 London Marathon 15:30 Snooker: The World Championship 19:00 London Marathon 20:00 Snooker: The World Championship 21:00 Natural Born Winners 22:00 Louis Theroux Drinking to Oblivion 23:00 Half of a Yellow Sun 24:45 Snooker: The World Championship

ITV1

07:00 Childrens TV 08:30 Nerds & Monsters 08:45 The Tom & Jerry Show 09:00 Teen Titans Go! 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 FIA Formula E Championship 11:20 Murder, She Wrote 12:20 The Jeremy Kyle Show 13:20 ITV News and Weather 13:29 ITV Regional Weather 13:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show 14:30 All Star Family Fortunes 15:15 Fierce 16:15 Britain’s Got Talent 17:35 Midsomer Murders 19:30 ITV News 19:40 ITV News and Weather 19:55 The Chase 21:00 The Durrells 22:00 Home Fires 23:00 ITV News and Weather 23:14 ITV Regional Weather 23:15 Flying Scotsman with Robson Green 24:15 Murder, She Wrote

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

itv2

07:20 The King of Queens 07:45 The King of Queens 08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 14:30 Maid in Manhattan 16:35 Location, Location, Location 17:35 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 18:35 Channel 4 News 19:05 Grand Designs: Living in 20:00 The Fearless Chef 21:00 The Mystery of the Crossrail Skulls 22:00 Indian Summers 23:00 Gogglebox 24:05 The Lincoln Lawyer

07:00 Childrens TV 09:10 Blaze and the Monster Machines 09:35 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:50 Wanda and the Alien 10:00 Toby’s Travelling Circus 10:15 Jelly Jamm 10:35 LazyTown 10:55 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:30 Football League Tonight 12:30 Football League Tonight 13:00 The Gadget Show 14:00 Make You Laugh Out Loud 15:00 Make You Laugh Out Loud 16:00 What to Expect When You’re Expecting 18:00 Miss Congeniality 20:00 Now That’s Funny! 21:00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us in Vegas 21:55 5 News Weekend 22:00 Runner Runner 23:40 Cradle 2 the Grave

07:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:45 Emmerdale 10:25 Coronation Street 12:55 Take Me Out 14:05 Catchphrase 14:50 The Flintstones 15:55 FYI Daily 16:00 The Flintstones 16:35 Charlotte’s Web 17:35 FYI Daily 17:40 Charlotte’s Web 18:30 Britain’s Got Talent 19:50 Britain’s Got More Talent 20:50 Paranoia 21:50 FYI Daily 21:55 Paranoia 23:00 Family Guy 23:30 Family Guy 24:00 Family Guy 24:30 Family Guy 24:55 American Dad!

07:00 Rude(ish) Tube 07:25 Rude(ish) Tube 07:50 Rude(ish) Tube 08:25 Rude(ish) Tube 08:55 Suburgatory 09:25 Suburgatory 09:55 Baby Daddy 10:25 Baby Daddy 10:55 Hollyoaks 13:25 Made in Chelsea 14:30 Couples Come Dine with Me 15:30 The Goldbergs 16:00 The Goldbergs 16:30 The Goldbergs 16:55 St Trinian’s 2: the Legend of Fritton’s Gold 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:30 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 23:00 Tattoo Fixers 24:00 The IT Crowd 24:35 The IT Crowd

monday 25th April BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain: Food 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Oxford Street Revealed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Code 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Seven 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Panorama 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 MasterChef 22:00 Peter Kay’s Comedy Shuffle 22:30 I Want My Wife Back 23:00 BBC News at Eleven 23:30 BBC Regional News 23:45 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 24:30 PFA Awards

BBC2

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 Flog It! Trade Secrets 08:30 The Sheriffs Are Coming 09:15 The Day I Met the Queen 10:00 Caught Red Handed 10:30 Gardeners’ World 11:00 Triathlon 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Snooker: The World Championship 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain 20:00 Snooker: The World Championship 21:00 Food Detectives 21:30 An Island Parish 22:00 Horizon 23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 Newsnight 24:30 Weather 24:35 Snooker: The World Championship

ITV1

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Chopping Block 16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Wild Australia with Ray Mears 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Marcella 23:00 ITV News at Eleven 23:30 ITV News 23:45 The Agenda 24:30 GoldenEye

CHANNEL 4

07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:30 Four in a Bed 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Four in a Bed 13:35 Four in a Bed 14:05 Four in a Bed 15:10 Fifteen to One 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Too Many Cooks 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Dispatches 21:30 The Food Chain 22:00 The Island with Bear Grylls 23:00 Flowers 24:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

CHANNEL 5

07:00 Childrens TV 08:50 Noddy: Toyland Detective 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Paw Patrol 09:50 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Cowboy Builders 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: New Orleans 16:15 Killer Collector 18:00 5 News at 6 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 FIA World Rally Championship Highlights 21:00 Police Interceptors 22:00 The Tube: Going Underground 23:00 Gotham 24:00 Person of Interest 24:55 Person of Interest

itv2

07:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Dinner Date 08:15 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:30 Psych 11:20 Royal Pains 12:15 Dinner Date 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:15 Coronation Street 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:50 Take Me Out 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Family Guy 22:30 Family Guy 23:00 Plebs 23:30 Family Guy 24:00 American Dad! 24:30 American Dad! 24:55 The Cleveland Show

07:00 Charmed 07:45 Charmed 08:35 Hollyoaks 09:05 Rules of Engagement 10:00 Rude(ish) Tube 11:00 Baby Daddy 11:30 Baby Daddy 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Charmed 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Baby Daddy 16:30 Baby Daddy 17:00 How I Met Your Mother 17:30 How I Met Your Mother 18:00 Rude(ish) Tube 18:30 Rude(ish) Tube 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 Joe and Caspar Hit the Road 22:00 Made in Chelsea 23:00 Empire 24:00 The Big Bang Theory 24:30 The Big Bang Theory

tuesday 26th April BBC1 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain: Food 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Oxford Street Revealed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Code 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Seven 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 The A Word 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 BBC Regional News 23:45 Never Again: Fear and Faith in Paris 24:15 Room 101 - Extra Storage 24:55 Live at the Apollo

BBC2 07:00 Rip Off Britain: Food 07:45 The Sheriffs Are Coming 08:30 Escape to the Country 09:15 Flog It! 10:00 Caught Red Handed 10:30 Great British Railway Journeys 11:00 Snooker: The World Championship 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Snooker: The World Championship 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain 20:00 Snooker: The World Championship 21:00 Bake Off: Creme de la Creme 22:00 This World 23:00 Later Live - with Jools Holland 23:30 Newsnight 24:10 Weather 24:15 Snooker: The World Championship

ITV1 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV Regional News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Chopping Block 16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 River Monsters 21:00 Fierce 22:00 Drive 23:00 ITV News at Eleven 23:30 ITV News 23:40 Paul O’Grady’s Animal Orphans 24:45 Bargain Shop Wars

CHANNEL 4 07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:30 Four in a Bed 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Four in a Bed 13:35 Four in a Bed 14:05 Four in a Bed 14:40 Four in a Bed 15:10 Fifteen to One 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Too Many Cooks 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 The Tiny Tots Talent Agency 22:00 One Born Every Minute 23:00 Flowers 23:35 First Dates 24:35 24 Hours in A&E

CHANNEL 5

07:00 Childrens TV Detective 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Paw Patrol 09:50 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Cowboy Builders 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Nightmare from the Past 18:00 5 News at 6 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Ben Fogle: The Great African Migration 21:00 The Yorkshire Vet 22:00 Tribal Teens 23:00 My Mum’s Hotter Than Me! 24:00 20 Moments

itv2

07:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Dinner Date 08:15 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:00 Coronation Street 10:30 Psych 11:20 Royal Pains 12:15 Dinner Date 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:15 Coronation Street 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:50 Take Me Out 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:30 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Delivery Man 23:05 FYI Daily 23:10 Delivery Man 24:10 Family Guy 24:40 Family Guy

07:00 08:35 09:05 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 13:00 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 23:00 24:00 24:30

Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rude(ish) Tube Rude(ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude(ish) Tube Rude(ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Rush Hour Tattoo Fixers The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

22 - 28 april 2016

wednesday 27th April BBC1

BBC2

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain: Food 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Oxford Street Revealed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Code 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Seven 19:30 BBC Regional News 19:55 Party Election Broadcast 20:00 The One Show 21:00 EastEnders 22:00 MasterChef 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 BBC Regional News 23:45 I Want My Wife Back 24:15 Boomers 24:45 Secret Britain

07:00 Rip Off Britain: Food 07:45 Flog It! Trade Secrets 08:15 Homes Under the Hammer 09:15 Money for Nothing 10:00 Now You See It 10:30 Great British Menu 11:00 Snooker: The World Championship 12:30 Daily Politics 14:00 Snooker: The World Championship 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain 20:00 Snooker: The World Championship 21:00 Caravanner of the Year 22:00 Mary Beard’s Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit 23:00 Normal for Norfolk 23:30 Newsnight 24:10 Weather 24:15 Snooker: The World Championship

ITV1 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Chopping Block 16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News 19:25 Party Election Broadcast 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Tonight at the London Palladium 22:00 Scott & Bailey 23:00 ITV News at Eleven 23:30 ITV News 23:40 UEFA Champions League Highlights 24:45 British Touring Car Championship Highlights

CHANNEL 4 07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:30 Four in a Bed 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Four in a Bed 13:35 Four in a Bed 14:05 Four in a Bed 14:40 Four in a Bed 15:10 Fifteen to One 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Too Many Cooks 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 The Supervet 22:00 24 Hours in Police Custody 23:00 Flowers 23:35 Gogglebox 24:40 The Island with Bear Grylls

CHANNEL 5

itv2

07:00 Childrens TV 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Paw Patrol 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 The Gadget Show 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles 16:15 Driven Underground 18:00 5 News at 6 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Police Interceptors 21:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 22:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 23:00 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 24:00 The Tube: Going Underground

07:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Dinner Date 08:15 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 The Cube 10:30 Psych 11:20 Royal Pains 12:15 Dinner Date 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 The Cube 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:50 Take Me Out 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 The Almost Impossible Gameshow 23:00 Plebs 23:30 Family Guy 24:00 Family Guy 24:30 American Dad!

07:00 08:35 09:05 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 13:00 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:30 22:00 23:00 24:00 24:30

Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rude(ish) Tube Rude(ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude(ish) Tube Rude(ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Jane the Virgin The Big Bang Theory The 100 Supernatural The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

Thursday 28th April BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain: Food 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Oxford Street Revealed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Code 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Seven 19:30 BBC Regional News 19:55 Party Election Broadcast 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 MasterChef 22:00 Secret Britain 23:00 BBC News 23:30 BBC Regional News 23:45 Question Time 24:45 This Week

BBC2 07:00 Rip Off Britain: Food 07:45 Flog It! 08:15 Money for Nothing 09:00 The Great Interior Design Challenge 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Snooker: The World Championship 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain 20:00 Snooker: The World Championship 21:00 Natural World 22:00 Line of Duty 23:30 Newsnight 24:10 Weather 24:15 Snooker: The World Championship

ITV1 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Chopping Block 16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News 19:25 Party Election Broadcast 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 Bargain Shop Wars 22:00 What Would Be Your Miracle? 23:00 ITV News at Eleven 23:30 ITV News 23:40 UEFA Europa League Highlights 24:40 Murder, She Wrote

CHANNEL 4 07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:30 Four in a Bed 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Four in a Bed 15:10 Fifteen to One 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Too Many Cooks 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Kirstie and Phil’s Love It or List It 22:00 The Extraordinary Case of Alex Lewis 23:00 Flowers 23:30 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 24:35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA

CHANNEL 5

itv2

07:00 Childrens TV 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Paw Patrol 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Cowboy Builders 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:10 Cradle of Lies 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Make You Laugh Out Loud 21:00 On Benefits 22:00 The Secret Life of Puppies 23:00 My Million Pound Council House 24:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away

07:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Dinner Date 08:15 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:30 Psych 11:20 Royal Pains 12:15 Dinner Date 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:15 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:50 Take Me Out 19:50 The Hot Desk 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Release the Hounds 23:00 Celebrity Juice 23:50 @elevenish 24:20 Family Guy 24:50 Family Guy

07:00 08:35 09:05 10:00 11:00 12:00 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00 23:30 24:05 24:35

Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rude(ish) Tube Baby Daddy Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude(ish) Tube Rude(ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Brooklyn Nine-Nine Angie Tribeca The IT Crowd The IT Crowd The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

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22 - 28 APRIL 2016

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22 - 28 APRIL 2016

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Crowds pay homage to poet

by RHIANNAN BELL THOUSANDS OF people gathered in Orihuela to mark the annual celebration of the work of the town’s famous son, poet Miguel Hernandez. The 20th ‘The Path of the Poet’ festival saw more than 2,500 take part to mark the life and work of a man persecuted as a supporter of the Republic during the Spanish Civil War. Miguel was born in Orihuela to a poor family and despite receiving little formal education he published his first book of poetry aged 23. He had spent his childhood as a goatherd and farmhand, and was for the most part selftaught - although he did receive basic education from state schools and the Jesuits. The writer joined a generation of socially conscious Spanish authors concerned with workers´ rights and was a member of the Spanish Communist Party. He campaigned for the Republic during the Civil War, writing poetry and addressing troops sent to the front.

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However, he could not escape Spain after the surrender and was arrested several times after the war for his anti-fascist stance and was eventually sentenced to death. The sentence was later commuted to a prison term of 30 years, leading to incarceration in various jails under extraordinarily harsh conditions, until he eventually succumbed to tuberculosis in 1942. The Path of the Poet celebrations started with recitals of the poet´s verse and various performances of flamenco dance by students of El Palmeral Institute. A traditional walk began at El Rincón Hernandiano and finished in Albatera. It was enjoyed by people both young and old - the younger ones accompanied by their teachers. In front of a famous fig tree in the courtyard of the poet’s birthplace, a woman from Murcia said the older generation too part “because many have spent the same hardships in our youth as he (Miguel Hernandez) did”.

TORREVIEJA’S MUNICIPAL theatre could reopen in June if planners give a green light over licences and safety features. The 9 million Euro building was closed last September because there was no operating licence and the theatre – which was built 3.4 million Euros over budget – did not meet safety standards. Councillor for Culture Alejandro Blanco said once the architect had signed off the necessary work, the theatre will be able to open legally and safely - but not without costing the tax payer another 200,000€ in fees.

Torrevieja Tapas TORREVIEJA IS offering two weekends of celebrating tapas with an event called ‘Nos Vamos de Tapas!” which replaces the traditional Ruta de la Tapa competition. Visitors can enjoy a tapas and a drink for just 2.50€ at 46 bars taking part in the event this weekend today until 24th April, and next weekend from Thursday 28th April to Sunday 1st May. Hundred of taps will be on offer and while most establishments are in the city centre, other bars in Torrevieja are also taking part. Opening times are noon to 4.30pm and 7.30pm to 11pm.

22 - 28 april 2016

life&leisure #Spanish

Basic Spanish for everyday needs by Jane Cronin

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Film Titles Somehow or other at the end of the last article I got on to talking about a film title, that well known classic “El Bueno, El Malo y el Feo”. This got me thinking about film titles in general, which is really a whole subject in itself. If you ever go to the cinema in Spain, or subscribe to some film channels, you will quickly notice that there are some rather creative translations for well known titles, some of which seem logical, and others which are rather strange. Here are a few classics to start with. “Die Hard” in its Spanish version is entitled “La jungle de Cristal” – the glass jungle. Well, that is far enough because Die Hard might be rather difficult to translate meaningfully. Here is the title of the old Hitchcock film “North by Northwest” in Spanish - “Con la Muerte en los Talones” (With Death at your Heels), which is perhaps closer to the action of the film than the original. Sometimes the title is expanded, as in “Ghost” which is translated as “Ghost – La Sombra del Amor” For some reason the word Ghost remains in English, but the information “the Shadow of Love” is added, presumably to make absolutely certain we realize it is a love story. One classic translation which I have never quite understood is that of “The Sound of Music”. That could translate quite easily, but instead it is called “Sonrisas y Lágrimas” (Smiles and Tears). I think a lot of films contain smiles and tears, so it doesn’t really tell us much. Actually, this same film in some South American countries is entitled “La Novicia Rebelde” (the rebellious novice) which puts a different light on it completely, although I’m not sure it does poor old María a lot of justice. One can somewhat sympathize with the need to translate “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”, which is never going to mean much in Spanish. The film therefore is called “Dos Hombres y Un Destino” (Two men and one destiny). Well, you think of something better! That other great classic “Jaws” is called “Tiburón” (Shark) which you can’t really argue with. Some films do translate literally, although somehow the romance gets lost in translation. An

example of this is “Gone with the Wind” – “Lo que el viento se llevó” (What the wind took away). It doesn’t sound quite as good. A film of the same era which keeps its original title in Spanish is “Ben Hur”. The only difference is the pronunciation is something like “Benuur”. Not easy to write, but you perhaps get the idea. This trend to stick to the original title has increased in recent years. An example of this is “Batman”. If it were translated it would be “Hombre Murciélago” but that really doesn’t work. Of a similar ilk is “Spiderman”, although you will usually hear it pronounced “Espiderman”. “Harry Potter” stays as he is too, but sounds very different with a silent “H” and a rolled “rr” in Harry. It was possibly a mistake on the part of the Spanish to keep to the original title of “Shrek”, I say this because I have never yet come across a Spaniard who could pronounce it. The nearest attempt sounds like “Erreck”, rather like “Eric” really, with a different vowel at the end. Of course, famous lines from films also cross the language boundaries. I bet you can’t work out which film “Tócala Sam, tócala” comes from. My favourite one of these is “Soy una máquina” (I am a machine). I used to hear this all the time when I was talking Spanish children years ago. It took me ages to discover that it is a quote from Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Terminator”. Now try and work out how the Spanish would pronounce Schwarzenegger.

Crossword solutions for last week Cryptic Solutions

Across: 3 Forestall; 8 Paid; 9 Set-square; 10 Region; 11 Seven; 14 These; 15 Romp; 16 Relic; 18 Rout; 20 Route; 21 Third; 24 Switch; 25 Resembled; 26 Lion; 27 St. Bernard. Down: 1 Spare tyre; 2 Single out; 4 Open; 5 Ensue; 6 Tourer; 7 Lark; 9 Sober; 11 Solid; 12 Not up to it; 13 Upper hand; 17 Crowd; 19 Thieve; 22 Robin; 23 Beat; 24 Seer. Quick Solutions Across: 3 Unsavoury; 8 Roar; 9 Samaritan; 10 Absent; 11 Blend; 14 Demur; 15 Turn; 16 Eight; 18 Wind; 20 Amble; 21 Yearn; 24 Disown; 25 Interpret; 26 Knot; 27 Legendary. Down: 1 Breakdown; 2 Parsimony; 4 Neat; 5 Avail; 6 Orient; 7 Real; 9 Snare; 11 Begin; 12 Dumbfound; 13 Indemnity; 17 Tacit; 19 Delete; 22 Rapid; 23 Once; 24 Dear.

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First fine in Spain for falsifying data in an energy certificate This is the first effect that I have heard about for falsifying data in an energy certificate. Yes friends, seven months after the of Royal Decree 235/2013, of April the 5th came into force, a decree as you all know requires that all properties that are sold or rented need to possess an energy efficiency certificate and after registering more than 99,000 certificates in the Community of Madrid, they has imposed the first sanction of 4,000 Euros, to a technician for distortion of data in the report that he issued. 4.000€ fine!! The information he gathered for the certificate did not match reality, according to the Directorate General of Industry, Energy and Mines (DGI), which is the agency responsible for the registration and control of these certificate in Madrid. The single-family house was subject to an unexpected visit by the Madrid civil servants and the home which initially scored the highest level “A” was found out that the rating that it really it deserve was a “C”. However, after a selection done by the Madrid DGI based on the highest rating, and checking all the data the civil servants requested the technician the issuance of a new certificate with the correct data introduced and that turned out to be of class “C” and not “A” as he previ-

ously suggested. The inspections done by Madrid DGI have prioritized on certificates scoring “A” or “B”. Homes with ratings “A or B” are first checked. Since this summer, the Community is conducting inspection and monitoring a random number of issued licenses. In these inspections corresponding to the highest energy ratings (A or B) certificates seemed their priority. In this sense, the inspectors first check that the technician posses the enabling qualification of architect, technical architect, engineer or technical engineer. They also check that the technician has actually visited the property in question and verify that the data collected are correct. Inspections are to be more frequent, as they must be done in a significant statistically proportion relative to licenses issued annually. The technician knew very well what he was doing. The sanction imposed is disciplinary, because the fines can range between 300€ and 6,000€, as established by Law 8/ 2013 on rehabilitation, regeneration and urban renewal. For example, to issue certificates without a minimum information is punishable by up to 600 € and to distort the data, as in is the case, can reach 6,000€, as it is considered a very serious offense. Moreover, the sanctioned technician had all the qualifications to issue energy certificates, according to the

DGI so he knew very well what he was doing. The technician who signs the certificate is responsible for its content and accuracy of the same, so there is no excuse to falsify the certificate. The owner is responsible for having the energy performance certificate. We must not forget that the owner is responsible for having the energy performance certificate done, but the content and accuracy of the it, is the responsibility of the qualified technician who signs it, and this was made clear to us during all the relevant course which have done in our Official Colleges to be able to produce these new certificates, (The Colleges are organization working apart from other services to create an awareness to the general public providing additional information and to also provide the necessary training to architects and engineers to produce the certificates). One other interesting information offered by Madrid DGI is that of the 99,000 licenses processed to date, 80.8% were for flats, 11.9% for houses, 3.8% for offices, 1.9% for business premises and the remainder for other uses. Its energy efficiency rating is also uneven: only 0.2% of the certificates have obtained the letter A, while 50.4% obtained the letter E.

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Ratatouille on a skewer

Now is the time to enjoy late summers with this bounty of veggies, this dish gives just that and also is easy to make INGREDIENTS

5 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp tomato juice 4 dashes Tabasco sauce 2 tsp oregano 1 tsp fresh thyme salt and pepper to taste 6 cherry tomatoes 1 small aubergine, peeled, cut in 1” cubes 1 green pepper, cut in 1” chunks 1 courgette, cut in 1” cubes 1 red pepper, cut in 1” chunks 1 red onion, cut in 1” sections

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat barbecue on MEDIUM. If using bamboo skewers, prepare them by soaking in water for 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, whisk together marinade ingredients and prepare the vegetables. Alternately thread vegetables on skewers, and place in a flat-bottomed dish. Drizzle with the marinade. 3. Grill skewers 4 - 6 minutes per side, turning once and basting with the marinade.

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Tasty chicken curry 1 medium onion 1 green bell pepper 12 baby tomatoes 4 cloves of garlic 1tsp ground ginger 1 tsp Tumeric 1 tsp Garam Masala 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp Ground Cumin 1 pint chicken stock 50ml double cream Small handful fresh coriander 2 Large chicken breast

Method Finely dice the onion and cut green pepper into 1” size bits. Add 4 tsp of olive oil to a large pan and heat. Add the onions and pepper and cook until both are soft but not brown approx 5-6 minutes. Mix all the spices in a dish along with crushed garlic cloves, add to the pan all at once and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes to release the full fragrant flavour stirring all the time. Add a cup full of the chicken stock to form a thick sauce then add in the diced chicken breasts. Cook for 2-3 minutes so the chicken is coloured then add the rest if the stock, reduce heat to a simmer for 10-15 minutes so the sauce reduces to a semi thick sauce. At this stage taste to make sure desired heat is ok if not add another pinch of chilli flakes Mix in the cream and stir for a minute then add the chopped fresh coriander remove from heat and serve immediately with pilau rice

by Dani Bowler Owner Vintage Cafe, Albir & MasterChef semi fi nalist Vintage Cafe Albir. For bookings and info call: +34 865 60 93 45 Kitchen open 13h-16h 18,30h-22h Avenida del Albir, 68 (next to Europa Sol) info@danibowler.com

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HELLP Syndrome What is HELLP Syndrome?

HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening pregnancy complication, the global mortality rate being reported as high as 25%. It is usually considered to be a variant of pre-eclampsia. Both conditions usually occur during the later stages of pregnancy.

What does HELLP stand for?

H (haemolysis, which is the breaking down of red blood cells) EL (elevated liver enzymes) LP (low platelet count)

Signs & Symptoms: Clinical signs: Hypertension Proteinurea

Any of the following symptoms may be experienced: Headache Nausea/vomiting/indigestion with pain after eating Abdominal or chest tenderness and upper right upper side pain (from liver distention) Shoulder pain or pain when breathing deeply Bleeding Changes in vision Swelling HELLP syndrome can be difficult to diagnose, especially when high blood pressure and protein in the urine arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t present. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s symptoms are sometimes mistaken for gastritis, flu, acute hepatitis, gall bladder disease, or other conditions. In contrast, when high blood pressure and protein in the urine are present, a misdiagnosis of pre-eclampsia is often made.

Management:

Once diagnosis is made (or a patient has suffered HELLP in a previous pregnancy) care should be led by a consultant obstetrician. Regular pre-natal visits (every 1-2 weeks) are a must. Both maternal and fetal well being will be constantly monitored. During pregnancy, many women suffering from HELLP syndrome require a transfusion of some form of blood product (red cells, platelets, plasma). Corticosteroids can be used in early pregnancy to help the babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lungs mature. Ultimately, the definitive treatment is delivery of the baby.

Prognosis:

The most common reasons for mothers to become critically ill or die are liver rupture or stroke (cerebral oedema or cerebral haemorrhage). These can usually be prevented when caught in time. Overall perinatal mortality from HELLP Syndrome (stillbirth plus neonatal death) ranges from 7.7 to 60%. Most of these deaths are attributed to abruption of the placenta (placenta prematurely separating from the uterus), placental failure with intrauterine asphyxia (fetus not getting enough oxygen), and extreme prematurity.

This article was provided by the Family Medical Centre, Albir. Please call 96 686 5072 for more information or to make an appointment.

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‘Trying’ time ahead for Rugby La Vila by patricia thompson Just out of the play offs for promotion to Division 1 of the Spanish Rugby Liga last season, this year they are undisputed champions of Division de Honor B. Finishing top of the league 9 points ahead of their nearest rivals, they scored the most tries, match points, and bonus points averaging 42 points a match. A truly magnificent achievement reflecting the enormous effort and dedication of both the team and management. In the first of the play off matches they visit CAU Valencia on Sunday April 24th kick off 12.30. The return game is at Vila Joiosa is on Sunday May the 1st kick off 12.30. Entrance fee is just 5 euros in their all seating stadium. Having beaten their opponents both home and away this season they are sure to start favourites, however this is a traditionally hard fought contest and it would be great to see a really good crowd supporting their promotion aspirations. The ground is well signposted just 1K off the Motorway at exit 66.

walking football at Almafra Just when you thought it was safe to stay at home and watch television on a Sunday afternoon. 3v3futbol have invented 3 aside Walking Football!! Last Sunday I went down to the Sports Ground at the back of the new Police Station in Alfaz del Pi. There, on a small pitch, mixed teams of 3, that is to say young, old, both male and female were WALKING around kicking a ball towards small unguarded goals at either end!! Absolutely No Running!! I have to say it was fun! If we can get this going amongst us expats then I can see a bit of a future! I am of a certain age and only one of my sparrow like legs works properly, apart from dog walking I don’t get much exercise.... Walking Football? Yes! A bit of fun, a bit of exercise and the chance to meet new friends... I am drumming up support for sponsored teams to coincide with The St Georges Day celebrations organised by Ex Pats and supported by The Round Town News. Last Year 4.300€ was raised and donated to The Alfaz Food Bank. This year we hope for more Saturday 23rd April is the day of St Georges day bash.....from noon onwards, food, music and much more, all day long, 5€ if you book in now, 7€ on the day

at The Almafra Campsite. See Sonny at The Curry Pot and many other sponsors and The Round Town News free newspaper. if you want you can contact me on 648 130 459, email alan.margetts@yahoo.co.uk. For details of Walking Football, rules, game time, refereeing etc contact Roar at roar@boispania.com or 635 295 102 All we have to do is “Get Involved!” How many teams can we form? Watch this space! The Alfaz Amblers are looking for team members!! There is a similar game quite big in England (some 600 teams)....5 aside with a goal keeper...May be we can combine the two....See you on the Astro Turf!! STOP PRESS!! We have now spoken to Rosa at Almafra and she has agreed we can play WALKING FOOTBALL on St Georges Day......We will form two teams and challenge all comers !! Each challenging team will have to pay 1€ per team member....needless to say ALL the money raised will go to the charities supported on the day. I have already been sponsored to the tune of 10€. If you want to wait for the day, fine but if you want to register your team now, contact Roar ( he speaks Norwegian, English and Spanish) on roar@boispania.com or 637 295 102. He will enter your team and arrange playing order etc. Apart from 1€ a head, sponsorship from anyone is very welcome, your family, friends etc See you at Almafra on the 23rd April. Have some fun and help raise money for two very good causes.

The Las Salinas summer petanca league The summer league is now in its 3rd week, but before that the presentation meal for the winter league was a great success with over 250 people attending to claim their medals and cups. A donation of 550 euros was presented to the pink ladies, which the league raised from competitions. In division 1 Los Bandidos with 3 good wins are top of the league at present, closely followed by Amigos Belgas 1. Dominoes McCoys are in 3rd place. In division 2 Dominos phoenix and El Raso Bandits share top place with Pirates 2 in 3rd place. In division 3 San Miguel are in top place closely followed by Laguna Rosa and Lakeside. Thank you to our sponsors Casa Manuel and Dominos bar press sec Linda s Haymes

Cartagena under 18’s rugby, a hard lesson to learn...well, for Lorca anyway Saturday saw Lorca (unbeaten all season) visit Cartagena (4th in the league) for the last match of the season. Lorca turned up knowing they were the favourites, expecting or rather knowing they were going to win. The problem was that no one had told the Cartagena boys. The look on the Lorca players faces as one of the Cartagena boys, Legaz, intercepted the ball and then ran the full length of the pitch to score the opening try inside the first 5 min-

utes, was priceless. Oh dear, this was not supposed to happen!!! Lorca responded with a try of their own 3 minutes later. This was responded to with another Cartagena try. Scores and the lead then traded places between the 2 teams. Before the final whistle and the win went to Cartagena. Final score Cartagena 17 Lorca 12 The moral, and valuable lesson learnt by the Lorca team.... Nothing is guaranteed, expect the unexpected.

The game was spoilt by Lorca’s lack of discipline. Which included being the instigators of 2 off the ball fights. Then a third fight, again instigated by Lorca, after the final whistle, and whilst the Cartagena team were celebrating an historic win. The weekend of the 21st and 22nd of May will see the under 16’s inter club national finals. Hosted by Murcia, over 20 teams are expected to battle for the national crown. This event is free for spectators so if you want to watch some rugby email peterclarke@roundtownnews.com for details

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Alfaz Fantasy Football League by patricia thompson Last week was a busy week for the Alfaz Fantasy Football League with 10 Premier League games and 1 F.A.Cup 6th round replay contributing 25 goals,7 clean sheets,31 yellow cards and 3 red ones. Everton’s McCarthy, top Fox Jamie Vardy and Chelsea’s Courtois all given their marching orders. The Chelsea shot stopper was sent off for the 2nd time this Season (Naughty Boy). There was no change in the top 4 positions of the A.F.F.L. Keith Lard F.C. increased their advantage at the top over Scott’s Dog Dale to an impressive 59 points and with only a few weeks to go his team is in a very strong position. 3rd & 4th placed The Pheonix Club and Plaistow13hammers are chasing hard on the heels of Dog Dale and are only 9 points behind. At the other end of the table Lyn’s Handbrake City are relegation bound and have no chance of catching Alison’s Foxywise. Nathan’s team Tyrannosuarez-Rex F.C.sit a clear 35 points ahead of 2nd placed Super Rhys at the top of our U.K.T.V.SPAIN Junior League whilst at the foot of the table

Bradley’s team Hero to Zero have returned to the relegation zone and are only 29 points above Marcus’s Salford Sausages. In our Mark Carter Ladies Section Maxine’s Plaistow13hammers have taken a giant step forward in their quest to win this Section by taking a formidable 48 point lead over Joanna’s Hup Hannah City.I can’t see the leaders letting their advantage slip so the fight for the runners up spot is between 4 teams,Karen’s Ceasar’s Blackcats,Debbie’s Foxy Filberts and Liz’s White Lions. Liz’s White Lions have swapped places with Jin’s Dream Team at the top of our QUICK SAVE Supermarket Monthly League for a 20 euro voucher with only 2 weeks to go. David’s team Pearson’s Smashers made up ground on James’s Jukeboxers at the Summit of our Leonard Knowles. Construction Golden Boot League and are now only 6 points behind.Both teams have Spur’s Harry Kane and Manchester City’s Hat-Trick Hero Sergio Aguero in their line ups who between them have scored a remarkable 220 Golden Boot points. Both teams will have to keep an eye on Keith Lard F.C. who have sneaked into 3rd place and are only a few points behind the leaders.If it’s tight at the top it’s just the opposite at the bottom where Handbrake City are 58 points adrift of Mark’s team No Bad Losers. Two teams will go into our Premier Imports Monthly Draw for a case of Cava and they are our top scoring team Ian’s Toure-Defoe who rattled up a score of 50 points courtesy of his potent strike force of Aguero,Sanchez and Defoe who scored 30 of that tally. The other team to join them is our lowest scoring team which is Wyn’s Wyndham’s got the Blues and I’m not suprised with

a minus 5 score. Manager of the Month for April is being kindly sponsored by Debbie & Paul at the Our Plaice in the Sun Restaurant in Albir where you can eat in or takeaway their very special Fish & Chips.Jimmy’s team Simple are currently at the top with 2 weeks to go with a 8 point advantage over Andy’s Fred West XI.Bolton Brickies,ToureDefoe and Tyrannosuarez-Rex F.C. are all in the mix for this super meal for 2 at the Our Plaice in the Sun Restaurant. The biggest climbers this week are Ian’s Toure-Defoe who moved up 32 places to 111th position in the main league which qualifies them for a good Olde English Breakfast for 2 at Rafters sponsored by Kate. The 2 teams through to the Final of our RTN K.O.Cup Competition are Dazza’s team The Pheonix Club who beat Stephen’s team Bribed by Blatter and our only Lady manager left in Jeanette’s Jin’s Dream Team who knocked out the favourites Scott’s Dog Dale. The Final takes place on the last Day of the Premier League. After the 6th Round F.A.Cup Replay Ian’s team Tasty Toffees are still top of our RTN F.A, Cup League with a 15 point lead over Frank’s team Parky’s Players. It could change this weekend with the Semi-Finals taking place. With the finishing line in sight it’s important to follow your teams progress right too the end of the Season by logging on to our website which is www.alfazffl.com or if you can’t access a computer you can always pop into one of the bars who show all the League Tables & Results on their Notice Boards. In Benidorm Union Jack, in Albir The Local and Wyndhams, in Alfaz Robin’s Nest and in Moraira Barilloche.

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Legend comes to life

by Jack Troughton ARMENGOLA, A legendary character in the history of Orihuela, stars in this weekend’s annual Medieval Market. The fun starts today, Friday 22nd April, with an opening ceremony at 11am with a grand parade and runs through Saturday and Sunday. This year’s theme is based on the story of Armengola. Legend has it that Armengola Hermenegilda helped save

the towns people from the slaughter of invading moors – hence the name of the festival. On Saturday at midday there are speeches from the balcony of the town hall and the market closes with a parade on Sunday at 9.30pm. The celebration is divided into three zones. The first, from the Plaza del Carmen to la Calle Colon is designated as the “Christian Zone”; the second from

La Calle Mayor to the Plaza Santa Lucia, is an area where the entertainment is located; and the third area is the ‘Arab Souk’ between the Plaza de Santa Lucia to Santo Domingo. And during the three days, the market will host a wide variety of shows and theatre performances with music from Moorish and Christian camps, craft workshops, children’s activities, falconry, outdoor concerts and tournaments.

Dance yourself dizzy TORREVIEJA IS dedicating three action-packed days to celebrate World Dance Day with a series of events on 29th, 30th of April and 1st May. For the fourth time, the city council is underlining the importance of one of the most expressive art forms in the area – dance took root many years ago and influences groups, school and academies. A variety of activities, workshops and master classes are planned. A new edition of ‘Dance Marathon’ will take place in the streets, with the dancers from across the region taking part. The city is also offering an extensive program of free activities that have been prepared by the Department of Culture. Further information can be obtained from Torrevieja City Hall.

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Watch Your Speed!

The European Traffic Police network, TISPOL, will be carrying out a special vigilance campaign against speeding motorists from this weekend, which means that the European road network will see an increase in patrols of traffic police looking for speeding motorists.

Extra mobile speed checks will be in place around Spain, especially on roads which are known to have more incidents than others, such as main roads. According to the DGT, inappropriate speed was a factor in 10% of the 89,500 injury incidents during 2013, a figure that rises to 17% when filtering out incidents to only include those on the main roads. In fatal incidents, excessive speed was a contributory factor in 22% of all incidents. Therefore, according to the DGT, if all vehicles were travelling at the right speed, a quarter of those killed, around 400 people, would still be alive and 1,680 incidents would have been avoided. All roads have speed limits, generic or specific, and if this limit is exceeded then a driver, if detected, will be punished. But even if a vehicle is driving below the allowed maximum limit, external circumstances such

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as rain or ice, or vehicle characteristics such as using an emergency wheel can alter what is an appropriate speed to drive at. The Road Safety Laws dictate that a driver must respect the speed limits and adapt the vehicle´s speed so as to allow it to stop in its field of view, taking into account any obstacles or hazards that might present themselves, taking into account their physical and mental conditions, characteristics and condition of the road, vehicle load, weather, traffic and other circumstances. That is the safe speed. The faster your car is travelling, the more distance and time it will take to stop. Stopping distances consist of two parts, reaction time and braking time. The average reaction time is between 1 and 1.5 seconds, during which time the vehicle is continuing towards a potential hazard at speed. The faster the vehicle is travelling, the more distance it will cover in this time. Reaction times can be altered by other characteristics such as distraction, alcohol or drugs, or other factors. The actual braking distance then depends on the speed of the vehicle, as well as other factors such as the road and weather conditions, condition of the vehicle and brakes, the age of the vehicle and the actions of the driver,

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amongst other factors. In wet conditions, the stopping distance is doubled. In icy conditions, in the case of ice, stopping distances can be up to ten times that of normal, optimum conditions. Reducing speed not only allows for more reaction time and an increased chance of stopping, it also reduces the damage in the event of a collision, possibly even making the difference between life and death in many cases. According to the 2004 Nilsson report, a decrease of 1% of the average

speed on a road produces a 4% reduction in fatal crashes. In addition, it is argued that a reduction of 10 km / h of speed limits would imply a reduction in mortality of around 10%. Although traffic police will be out in force monitoring speed, it is in everybody´s interest to be more vigilant and respectful of the limits put in place, not only by means of the signs on the road, but also the signs that indicate the factors that may mean the need to slow down is greater.

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