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#RTNSouthEdition856 (ALICANTE AIRPORT - PUERTO DE MAZARRON) Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

Internet fraud gang arrested

GUARDIA CIVIL officers in Elche have arrested three people for defrauding internet users out of thousands of euros p3

Navy rescues three people as boat sinks THE SPANISH naval vessel Las Palmas was preparing to carry out an exercisewhen the captain learned that a sports fishing boat was sinking, off the coast of Mazarrón p6

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UNITED IN HISTORY by JACK TROUGHTON

ALICANTE AND Cardiff could unite as “twins” through historical links dating back to the Spanish Civil War and a Welsh hero who helped rescue almost 3,000 people in the conflict’s final days. In March 1939, Captain Archibald Dickson and his crew aboard SS Stanbrook took on board desperate families fleeing Franco’s fascist regime as Italian troops marched on the city. A memorial to the heroic act can be seen at the side of the modern day marina. The refugees were taken to Algeria despite the owners of the ship’s orders. Sadly, the Cardiff ship was to fall victim – with all hands lost - to a torpedo of a German U-Boat in the early days of World War Two. However, links between the Costa Blanca city and Cardiff look to be forged with an official bridge to thank the seaman and his crew. Alicante Mayor Gabriel Echavarri welcomed 30 members of the International Brigades Memorial Trust to the city – an association pledged to protect the memory of those who fought in the 1936 to 1939 conflict – to city hall. “Alicante City council will pursue twinning with the city of Cardiff,” said the politician, as he met with trust members and representatives of the Comision Civica de Alicante para le Recuperacion de la Memoria Historica – which aims to preserve the memory of those who suffered at the hands of Franco’s regime, which crushed the democratically elected republican government. Every year, members and supporters of the International Brigades Memorial Trust (IBMT) stage a march at Jarama – one of the bitterly contested battlefields of Madrid – in memory of British volunteers who gave their lives defending liberty.

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The growing relationship between the cities of Alicante and Cardiff is a bright light evolving from the dark days of the Spanish Civil War and might actually see them ´twinned´ in a meaningful relationship.

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The International Brigades played a significant part in the brutal conflict and are honoured each year in Madrid. Memories of the war dim with time but in Alicante steps are being taken to insure key events never disappear from history. The story of the SS Stanhope is one of humanity and courage and is once again featured in our pages. The heroism of the ship´s captain and crew in rescuing almost 3,000 refugees from the port is still something overlooked in British history books but is an incredible tale – sadly, the ship was lost with all hands later in 1939 when she was torpedoed in the North Sea. And 15th Century history also resurfaces with the story of Joan of Arc´s ring making its way back to France after spending 600 years in England. The Hundred Years War is definitely beyond memory but at RTN Towers we do like to keep people informed. The EU referendum will play an important part in Britain´s history and once again there is a reminder for those who can to register to vote.

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arrested outside a bank where they sat in a car waiting for false documentation from the third gang member. Officers discovered 3,000€ in cash in the woman’s bag, and other evidence relating to the fraud. Although the criminal gang were arrested, they were then released, only to be re-arrested the following day and remanded in custody, charged with fraud, falsifying documents and being part of a criminal organisation. Guardia Civil officers reported that, in the two house searches, at their homes in Elche, they seized printers and other items used to create false documents for opening bank accounts. They also noted that the couple had maintained a luxury lifestyle yet had no means, other than what they were charged with, of being able to prove an income.

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gUArDiA CiViL officers in elche have arrested three people for defrauding internet users out of thousands of euros. Two men and a woman, aged between 30 and 40, all of Romanian nationality, have been arrested by officers in Elche for selling non-existent products over the internet. The authorities had been alerted to the scam, having had over 200 complaints from members of the public who had made bank payments for goods online but never received what they had purchased. The gang established a network of fraudulent web sites, mirroring well recognised names, and set about processing the order payments into false bank accounts which had been created using fake documentation. Initially, two of the gang, a couple, were

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Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

Emergency EU summit

by CAROLINE TYSZKA EUROPEAN LEADERS met this week to discuss the migrant crisis. As Royal Navy ships headed towards Greece for a NATO mission to patrol the waters of Greece and other eastern European hotspots, European Union leaders met in Brussels to tackle the spiralling migration crisis that is spreading across Europe. Ahmet Davutoglu, the Turkish Prime Minister, whose country is currently in crisis because of the number of migrants trying to escape Syria via their borders, was key to the talks, as figures released showed that over 125,000 migrants had arrived in Europe already in 2016. David Cameron, who attended the summit, said “the migration and refugee crisis is the greatest challenge facing Europe today.” Whilst the finer details need to be finalised, the EU and Turkey said that they had agreed the broad principles of a plan to ease the migration crisis. Under the plan discussed in Brussels, all migrants arriving in Greece from Turkey would be returned. For every Syrian sent back from Greece to Turkey, a Syrian already in Turkey would be resettled within the EU. In a very complex issue, many leaders felt that this was a gamechanging decision, including the Turkish Prime Minister, who said, “this will discourage illegal migration, prevent human smugglers, and help people who want to come to Europe, through encouraging legal migration.” It is hoped that the deal will be finalised very shortly, ahead of the next EU meeting on 17th and 18th March, although, at the time of going to press, Hungary’s anti-migration Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, had indicated he may veto the resettlement deal.

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OPERATIONS CANCELLED AS DOCTORS STRIKE AGAIN JUNIOR DOCTORS staged a 48 hour strike this week, with only emergency care being provided in hospitals around the UK. As junior doctors took to the picket lines at 8am on Wednesday morning, it was estimated that over 5,000 operations had been cancelled because of the ongoing protest over new contracts. The British Medical Association members, 38,000 in total, provided emergency care until 8am this morning, as patients became frustrated about cancelled outpatient appointments and long awaited surgeries. The national incident director for the NHS, Anne Rainsberry, assured the public on Wednesday that patients would remain safe, with consultants helping to cover the gap left by the striking doctors. With both sides claiming to be acting in the interests of patient safety, a stalemate in talks does not look likely to change, as

Jeremy Hunt, the Health Secretary, has inflamed the situation by stating that he will now impose the new contract. Further 48-hour strikes are planned from 8am on 6th April and 8am on 26th April.

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Forged prescription arrests NATIONAL POLICE officers have arrested two men at a Benidorm Hotel, and charged them with forging prescriptions. Two Spanish nationals, aged 34, were arrested in Benidorm, following a detailed investigation by the authorities, which involved drugs being sold on the black market, having being obtained at pharmacies on forged prescriptions. The police received information, from a pharmacist in Yecla, Murcia, that the same doctor was repeatedly signing prescriptions for a psychotropic drug – belonging to the group of benzo-

diazepines – and that he was concerned something was amiss. The accused were visiting pharmacies in Andalucía, Murcia, Valencia, Madrid and Castilla-La Mancha, to buy the drugs and then sell them, via the black market, often to addicts. The hotel rooms and vehicles of both detainees were searched, and officers seized 1,980 tablets that had been acquired fraudulently in pharmacies around Benidorm, and then hidden inside their car so as not to be detected if stopped for a general road check. They also found forged prescriptions and 740€ in cash. The investigation is still ongoing, with the possibility of other members of the criminal organisation being involved. The two arrested were charged with forgery and crimes against public health.

Energy giant job losses NPOWER have announced that they will be making over two thousand employees redundant. The ‘big six’ energy firm Npower confirmed at the beginning of the week that 2,400 jobs will go within the UK, with the company having had an operating loss of £106m in 2015. The German parent company, RWE, stated that they were having a “radical restructuring”, as their UK customer numbers fell by 360,000, resulting in them suffering a loss of 7% of their domestic customers last year alone. The cuts will come from those working full time, as well as contractors, with the Unison general secretary, Dave Prentis, saying “these huge job losses have come as a devastating blow, Npower have been in trouble for some time, due to poor decision making, and, now, the workers are having to pay the price.” The company was ordered to pay £26m, in a settlement imposed by the regulatory Ofgem, in December, for failing to treat customers fairly. Npower’s chief executive, Paul Coffey, said: “The 2015 results were extremely disappointing, and we have estimated that it will take two years to restructure and make the changes for our customers, and encourage previous clients to return.”

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

Another serious accident on the road to Molinos Marfagones by IAN ASKEW RESIDENTS OF Molinos Marfagones, a small town on the road between Cartagena and Mazarrón, voiced their concerns this week, after yet another road accident opposite the Finca Buenos Aires, the site of a fatal accident just 9 months ago. Two people were seriously injured when the car, in which they were travelling towards the housing development, overturned, at the junction where, last June, a car driver died. Just after 10am, on Monday, the Regional Emergency Coordination Centre received a call alerting them that a vehicle had overturned on the N332, with two occupants trapped inside. Immediately, they dispatched two Murcian Health Service emergency response ambulances, and firefighters from Cartagena. Within a few minutes, the emergency services managed to free the accident victims, who were taken to Santa Lucía Hospital’s A&E Department. Also, Guardia Civil Tráfico officers responded to the call to take charge of the scene, control traffic, seek witnesses, and start investigating the causes of the accident.

Nine months ago, one person died, and two were seriously injured in a collision between two cars at the same junction. Residents are now expressing their concern about the lack of response to their demand for measures to be taken to reduce the risk of accidents on this stretch of road. At that time, residents called for more controls and the provision of a roundabout, or traffic lights, to slow down the vehicles that pass through the area. They have also asked for street lights, to improve visibility.

Recovery of crashed car, opposite Finca Buenos Aires

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NAVY RESCUES THREE PEOPLE AS BOAT SINKS

THE SPANISH naval vessel Las Palmas was preparing to carry out an exercise, on Monday, when the captain learned that a sports fishing boat was sinking, off the coast of Mazarrón. According to information supplied by the navy, the ship was preparing to take part in joint minesweeping exercises, when the captain was notified of the location, 3 miles to the south of Mazarrón lighthouse, of the sinking boat, the Mar 2. The Las Palmas rushed to the scene, and proceeded to pick up the three crew members who, by then, had jumped into the water to escape from the sinking fishing boat. The rescued fishermen were given first aid on board the navy ship, and then taken to Puerto de Mazarrón, for transfer to hospital.

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Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

International drug ring captured AN INTERNATIONAL drug trafficking network has been dealt a serious blow, as ten of its members have been arrested by the Guardia Civil. Officers arrested eight men and two women in Pamplona, Navarra, in northern Spain, suspected of crimes against public health, drug trafficking and belonging to criminal organisations. The operation, called “JOKER”, came about after the Guardia Civil intercepted 70 grams of cocaine hidden inside a vehicle on the N-7100 near the town of Arbizu. Further investigations led them to make a connection between two criminal organisations who were dealing with consignments of hashish from Morocco and speed from the Netherlands. The ten were arrested at two locations, one organisation based in Puente La Reina, Navarra, which dealt in localised sales, and the other group were based in the nearby town of Barañain. The second group dealt more with international shipments. This organization acquired significant amounts of hashish directly from Morocco and, after bringing the drugs into Spain through the coastal area of Cádiz, they transported it in vehicles equipped with double bottoms. The vehicles would deliver the hashish to Holland and then return with speed hidden in the emptied compartments. Officers searched several buildings and seized more than 72 kilos of hashish, over 1 kilo of marijuana, 120 grams of cocaine, 1 kilo of speed, 80 grams of MDMA, 50 grams of ketamine, 8 pills of ecstasy, 91 grams of hallucinogenic mushrooms “longuis” and 2,200 grams of cutting substances. In addition, they confiscated 17,890€, 8 sets of scales, 7 mobile phones, 2 laptops and 3 high-end vehicles.

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

Facebook trolls outlawed by Caroline Tyszka INTERNET USERS who create fake Facebook profiles could face criminal charges, as new guidelines come into force. Anyone who makes a Facebook account in a name other than their own by copying someone else’s, giving the impression that they are that person, could be outlawed under the new regulations. The Crown Prosecution service has said that the new rules could allow for the prosecution of people who create a profile “under the name of the victim, with fake information uploaded which, if believed, could damage their reputation and humiliate them.” Alison Saunders, Director for Public Prosecutions said, “online abuse is cowardly and can be deeply upsetting to the victim.” Social media giants such as Twitter and Facebook have facilities in place to report impersonation accounts. There will now be a six week public consultation period for the proposed guideline revisions, overseen by the CPS. On a lighter note here is this week’s poem from Anne-Marie:

Am i the only one ?... A constant source of shame to me Is my ignorance and fear of technology! I consider myself, at least, to be quite capable. But literally... Social networking reveals my idiocy! Facebook – there’s one that freaked me out ‘It’s easy....’, they said, ‘Give your business some clout!’ So, I joined. Horrified, I thought, ‘What have I done..?’ I got 300 new friends...and I didn’t know one! And with couples at tables - no word’s ever said! They whip out their mobiles...then bending their heads Contact everyone else in the whole human race, Forgetting those sitting in front of their face!

I’ve joined Twitter now...thought that I’d give it a go... Well, I’ve got an account, but there’s not much to show! I must learn what to do and which buttons to press ...And with Facebook! I’m worried of causing distress... By sending a message that’s private and not For the eyes of some others...OR THE WHOLE BLOOMING LOT!!! But, this fear holds me back – and it now has to go... Look for Anne-Marie Fry and see how I grow Watch this space - what will happen? ...NOBODY KNOWS!!! (Certainly not me!!!) Poem by Anne-Marie Fry, for commissions contact scoobysbenidorm@gmail.com.

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

Continued from FRONT PAGE AND THIS year, Labour International Costa Blanca helped organise a trip to Alicante. Although the international brigades were not involved in action in the region, it has strong historical links to the province and 30 IBMT members travelled to the coast. The twinning suggestion is promoted by the Civic Commission and the mayor apologised to the visitors for the failure of previous administrations to recognise the ‘historic memory’ of the civil war. And acknowledging the IBMT banner, Mr Echavarri said: “It is the first time in 77 years that the colours of the Republican government have been displayed in Alicante Civic Hall.” Sue Lent, a IBMT member and deputy leader of Cardiff City Council, said the Civic Commission had visited the Welsh capital last year to honour Captain Dickson and his crew and had presented a plaque. She promised to work with the Welsh Assembly to get it displayed in the city’s docks area. The first visit by the party was to Alicante’s main cemetery; the site of a mass grave. Some 724 Republican prisoners were executed after the end of the war and “dumped” in mass graves. The Civic Commission has managed to name the dead and they are remembered on a monument – smaller individual markers have been placed in the cemetery by families. The party was taken to the grave of poet Miguel Hernandez, the Spanish poet imprisoned by Franco for his Republican sympathies and died in an Alicante prison from medical neglect. MADRID Another of the dead was Colonel Antonio Ortega Gutierrez, a member of the Communist Party and a former President of Real Madrid FC. He was executed on 15th July 1939 at the age of 51. The IBMT members were also taken to the harbour and the memorial dedicated to Captain Dickson and the SS Stanbrook – they also visited the ‘field of almonds’ where those who

were unable to flee on the ship were taken by the Italian troops – again a monument marks the site. And there was also a visit to Alicante’s Central Market. On 25th May 1938, Italian bombers fighting for Franco raided the city, killing 300 civilians. A stainless steel plaque on the market floor remembers the “forgotten tragedy”, and recalls the nine aircraft, the number of bombs dropped and red lights remember the dead – they are illuminated each day at 11.45am for 15 minutes. The visitors were also taken to Petrer, the final seat of the Republican government which could become a museum, and a nearby airfield at El Hondon, where Prime Minister Juan Negrin was flown out to exile. The party also visited Alcoy, another community bombed by the Italians as it produced war materials for the Republican side, and the Swedish Norwegian Hospital which provided humanitarian aid during the Civil War. Caves at Canalobre are a popular tourist attraction but many visitors do not know of its connection to the Civil War. The access tunnel was carved by engineers and it was a Republican Army store and repair area for aircraft. The final visit was to Alicante University and the exhibition of photographs called ‘Cartografias Silenciados’ by Ana Teresa Ortega. They are 61 colour pictures of Franco’s prisoner of war camps and accompanying memorabilia. There was also an opportunity to read a list of the inmates of the San Pedro prison – including British and other nationalities who fought for the International Brigades.

At Alicante City Hall

A poster recalls the Alcoy hospital

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

EU urged to act on ‘Brexit’ by JACK TROUGHTON

THE EUROPEAN Union is being urged to pressure the British Government to give all expats a vote in June’s ‘Brexit’ referendum. At present a ’15-year rule’ bars people from having a say in UK general elections and referenda after that time but it is hoped the EU can intervene and open the ballot to all two million expats in Europe. Parcent Town Hall has unanimously passed a motion asking for the franchise to be extended – and other councils in Valencia have been asked to support the action. It has been sent to the EU’s powerful petitions committee and added to an existing petition lodged by Parcent’s Deputy Mayor Jacqui Cotterill lodged in 2012 calling for all Spanish residents to be able to vote. And while the EU cannot force a change, it is hoped it will persuade Britain to extend the franchise – just as it did in 2013 when the Conservative Party put a ‘votes for life’ promise in its manifesto; legislation that has still to be made into law. “It is very late, the campaign to get the vote has been going for years and we are still at this very late stage asking for action,” said Jacqui. “We remain British citizens and apart from our own futures here in Spain, the majority of us retain links and interests in the UK. It is not as if we have turned our backs on our country – we have savings, family and homes there – there is a stake in our pensions.” And she said however people chose to vote in the referendum over membership of the EU, it was vital those who could registered to have their say. “I cannot vote, my family here cannot vote and I find it democratically frustrating because this referendum has a direct impact on our lives here in Spain - but many hundreds of thousands of people can still vote!”

Jacqui at the EU

She said at present people were being “bombarded” with information by both sides of the ‘in-out’ debate. “It is difficult to get the facts on the potential impact on our lives but it is not scaremongering to point out there is a huge uncertainty for people living here.

“It has been said that nothing will change because our acquired rights will be protected. However, there are no guarantees.” To register to vote, go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. People last registered to vote in the last 15 years can apply.

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

Another music legend dies by CAROLINE TYSZKA SIR GEORGE Martin, fondly known as the “fifth Beatle” has died aged 90. It was announced that the influential record producer, Sir George Martin, passed away at his home on Tuesday, with social media immediately becoming a source for people to offer their condolences and relive happy memories. Sir George signed the Beatles in 1962 and went on to enjoy 17 number ones with the band, as well as working with musical icons such as Bob Dylan and Sir Elton John. His manager said, in a statement, that Sir George’s family “would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and messages of support” after he passed away at home on Tuesday. Ringo Starr tweeted: “God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family ... Thank you for all your love and kindness George peace and love xx.” During one interview with the then popular publication Melody Maker, he famously said about the Beatles that, “as composers, they didn’t rate. They hadn’t shown me that they could write anything at all.” The Queen awarded the record producer with a CBE in 1988 and he then became a Sir in 1996. TENSIONS ARE mounting in the Far East after North Korea launched two short-ranged ballistic missiles. After working with the Beatles, he produced, or coSouth Korea reported the rockets were fired from the East coast of the country and landed in the sea some 500km away. produced, many well-loved songs, including Sir Elton And North Korea leader Kim Jong-on has boasted the country´s scientists had developed nuclear warheads small enough to be carJohn’s Candle in the Wind, which was released in 1997 ried on such missiles. However, this is disputed by international experts who say the move is still years away. to mark the death of Princess Diana, selling over 37 million copies.

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Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

Child smuggled in luggage

Northern Lights spectacular UK show

A TRAVELLER smuggled a four-year-old child into Paris hidden inside her hand luggage, Air France has revealed. The woman passenger flew from Istanbul after purchasing a ticket for herself but not for the little girl. The woman, a French resident, placed the bag containing the girl at her feet but at one stage opened her luggage and a fellow passenger spotted movement and alerted members of the cabin crew. The airline reported the incident to the authorities but the women, who is adopting the child, will not be prosecuted.

THE SKIES of the UK were lit up at the weekend in a rare and spectacular show, as the Northern Lights glowed a rainbow of colours. The Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as the Northern Lights, gave the UK a rare and beautiful display of green, red and orange skies on Sunday night as the phenomenon was clearly visible in Scotland and Northern Ireland as well as reports that it could be seen in Anglesey and Oxfordshire. Weather experts had predicted the solar storm which enabled many to take breathtakingly beautiful images of the sky from about 8 pm last night. Amanda Townsend, a space weather adviser for the Met Office, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;this was a lucky combination of conditions which has given us this fantastic display. Once in a while the solar winds are enhanced to levels stronger than normal, with particles at higher speeds, and on this occasion it has connected really well with the Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magnetic field.â&#x20AC;?

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

Drug trafﬁckers arrested

by CAROLINE TYSZKA NATIONAL POLICE officers have arrested three people in Granada for being in possession of firearms and attempting to purchase drugs. Officers in Granada were carrying out a routine vehicle check when the suspicious behaviour of the car’s occupants alerted them to investigate further. The two men and one woman, aged 30, 32 and 41, had travelled from Almería to Granada, with the intention of buying ten kilos of marijuana from an unknown source. As officers began to search the vehicle, they found 20,000€ hidden in the fabric of the driver’s seat, a 9mm pistol and 19 cartridges, which had been modified to fire ball bearings. The woman, who was travelling in the passenger seat, was found to have a further 5,025€ in her handbag. A more detailed search of the vehicle found two sets of digital scales, two vacuum packing machines, a packet of plastic bags and other items used for preparing drugs ready for sale. Officers subsequently discovered that the gun was being carried as a deterrent, as previous purchases had been stolen from them. The three arrested have been detained pending trial.

#NEWS BITES MURCIA HOUSE SALES FELL IN JANUARY HOUSE SALES fell 1.8% in the Murcia region after months of increases. During January a total of 944 transactions were arranged in Murcia, compared with 961 for the same period last year. The decline is more pronounced in the whole of Spain, where it reached 2.9%. After months of increases, the trend in the Murcian property sector may have begun to change, according to statistics released this Tuesday by the National Statistics Institute (INE). January 2016 has broken a run of 16 consecutive months of annual increases, and it seems the new building market has been responsible for this decline.

Train delays for Cartagena THE AVE may not get to Cartagena in 2018, after all, despite the Autonomous Community’s undertaking late last year to that effect. The regional president, Pedro Antonio Sánchez, avoided giving a specific date on Tuesday, to the Chamber of Commerce of Cartagena, although he intimated that “no doubt” it would arrive during his term of office, which ends in 2019. “I have never given a date. One of my targets is that the AVE will get to Cartagena as soon as possible, because I think it is good for the region, and good for Spain.” Sánchez said, adding “The regional government has decided that the AVE would first come to Murcia, and then come to Cartagena, and to Lorca.” This means, in effect, that the Beniel bypass, proposed by Cartagena’s Mayor José López as the most logical route into the

city, is, for now, in limbo. López, who was also present at the Chamber of Commerce, criticized the delay in the arrival of the AVE, and the fact that the community does not yet have a definite date for this project. “We feel that they are messing around with the people of Cartagena and, therefore, with all citizens of the region. For twenty years we’ve been talking about this, and we still don’t have anything concrete to go on.” he said. López also pointed out to the president of the community that he is still waiting for the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Cartagena High Speed Company to define, among other things, the timing and funding of the remodeling project of Cartagena Railway Station. “Regional Minister Bernabé called us over a month ago and told us that we would meet soon, but we are still waiting.” said the mayor.

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Cartagena police close discotheque for being ‘too noisy’ by Ian Askew

POLICÍA LOCAL, in Cartagena, have now closed and sealed the Tántalo disco, in Calle Quatro Santos, for exceeding noise limits. The discotheque’s owner, Eugenio Ayala, had abided by the decision taken last Friday, but on Saturday the disco re-opened despite the police warning. Cartagena City Council had notified the owner of the premises in writing last Wednesday to cease activities, until the situation had been remedied. After Saturday’s re-opening, in the early hours of Sunday morning, police officers showed up at the club and warned that it could not remain open to the public, because it had been ordered to stay closed until such time as the noise level could be measured as not exceeding 104 decibels. The officers returned at noon on Sunday and placed in front of the club a fence and a sign on the door warning that entry would constitute trespass.

Los Urrutias dykes cleared for Easter The Coastal Authority will finish removing three of the four dykes off the beaches of Los Urrutias, in the Mar Menor, 2 days before Easter. The head of the Coastal Authority, Andrés Martínez Muñoz, has now made this promise. The works, which began last week, after the threat of delays related to the release of funds already earmarked for the project, had caused, in turn, the threat of weekly protests on the steps of City Hall in Murcia, were expected to last one month. However, the use of more powerful shovels is allowing the contractors to do the job in half the time, explained Martínez. The disappearance of the dykes will avoid the accumulation of sludge and dead algae, up to a metre and a half thick, along the shore, which has provoked complaints by those who they live and spend the summer there.

Fed up with low interest rates? Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

Are you getting over 5% per annum from your bank? If not, then talk to me today! I talk to many clients who are concerned about the rate of interest that they are receiving from their bank. The future for an interest rate rise remains bleak as Mark Carney, the Bank of England governor has signaled that any rise in the UK interest rate is some way off. A popular investment product in Spain is the Prudential InternationalÂ´s Prudence Bond. Prudential is a household name and serves around 25 million insurance customers worldwide.

They have 505 billion pounds of assets under management. Their International Prudence bond has gone from strength to strength and has returned over 5% per annum consistently for the last 5 years. The current bonus rate is 7.3% per annum for the Prufund Growth fund. The fund aims to maximise growth over the medium to long term while helping to smooth the peaks and troughs of investment performance. They do this by paying out regular annual bonuses. This makes the fund a halfway house between the volatility of the stock market and the safety of cash and bonds. If you want further advice on investing some of your money into Prudential, then please contact us on 965 704 338 to book an appointment in our Benijofar office, or email at Contact@SeagateWealth.es.

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Promoting Father’s Day by CAROLINE TYSZKA PILAR DE la Horadada has launched a campaign to promote Spanish Father’s Day. Like many European countries, Spain’s holiday calendar is heavily influenced by the church. Father’s Day (El Día del Padre, in Spanish) is celebrated in Spain on St. Joseph’s Day which falls on March 19th. The Department of Trade for Pilar de la Horadada has organised the campaign with local businesses to promote the special day and help boost trade in the area. The campaign “Dad if I could explain why I love you so” involves 100 local businesses and started on Wednesday 9th March and runns until 20th March 2016, with many promotions being offered.

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THE DEADWOOD STAGE COMPANY

THE DEADWOOD Stage Company has been formed by a group of enthusiasts, not all with experience in theatre, but with the ambition to form a new, friendly, local and social theatre group. They are seeking like-minded people either in, or prepared to travel to, the Torrevieja / Pilar de la Horadada area! Their aim is to have fun in preparing entertainment for performing in local venues, and for local groups, for charity. For more details ring 966 77 41 27, or email colinvida@gmail.com.

Campoverde to celebrate historic Easter parade THE RESIDENTS of Campoverde are set to celebrate a historic first, this Easter, when all the local Cofradías (Semana Santa brotherhoods) parade their standards through the village, accompanied by the Cofradía de la Convocatoria, carrying their Paso. The expat Paso is traditionally carried by members mainly from the village of Campoverde. This first for the village was achieved after Campoverde Church wrote to Mari-Carmen, the head of the Junta Mayor De Cofradías asking whether it would be possible to arrange

for the Paso to be paraded through the village to the Church. Maggie Dew, from Campoverde Church, said, “We were delighted and excited when Mari-Carmen not only said yes, but also offered to bring all the local Cofradía standards, a full band, and an accompanying police escort”. Ray Marsh, the local expat leader of the Cofradía in Campoverde, said, “We are always proud that, as expats, we are allowed to take part in this most Spanish of ceremonies, but now we are pleased to have the opportunity to parade through our home village for the first time”.

The parade will take place on Monday 21st March, and will leave Plaza Flórida, in the centre of the village, at 6.30pm, before processing along the Main Street, Ave del Pino, to Campoverde Church. The parade will be met in the Church garden by Father Robert Donkin, who will bless the Paso and all the members of the Cofradías. Afterwards, refreshments will be served in the garden. Everyone is welcome. For further information contact James McAllister, from Campoverde Church, on 966 76 22 64, jamessamuelmcallister@hotmail.co.uk.

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Police stop rescued horse being taken by PATRICIA THOMPSON POLICE HAVE stepped in to prevent a group of people from reclaiming a neglected horse that had been seized and put under the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre’s protection, last December. When found on December 11th, the horse was so thin he was labelled a “walking skeleton”. Police immediately seized the horse from a property near the San Luis salt lake, in Spain’s Alicante province, in a joint operation between Torrevieja Council and the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre. However, in February, the alleged owners arrived at the Rojales rescue centre with a Ford transit van, saying they had come to collect the horse. Rescue centre co-founder, Rod Weeding, promptly called Rojales council, which sent several police officers to the scene. “Police told these people that they weren’t allowed to take the horse without the correct paperwork, and that they certainly couldn’t take him away in a Ford transit van,” centre co-founder

Sue Weeding said. “We are determined that this horse should not be returned to these people as, without painkillers and specialist medical intervention, he will not survive. He’s about 17, still very thin, and has problems with the joints of all four legs from being overworked. He had shoes on when he was rescued, so they were obviously still riding him. We can’t thank the police and council enough for stepping in to make sure that this horse was kept safe.” The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre relies entirely on donations to fund its

important animal welfare work. A pickup and delivery service is available for large items. To donate, be a long-term sponsor, or a volunteer, call Sue on 652 02 19 80. The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, located just outside Rojales at Partido Lo Garriga, 59, opens to the public on the first Sunday of every month between 1pm and 4pm. Free horse tours run throughout the afternoon and refreshments are available in the café. For more details and directions, please visit www.easyhorsecare.net.

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ELENA STILL MISSING

AFTER THE recent article in RTN, readers have reported various sightings of Elena. Unfortunately, she is proving to be very elusive. She has been spooked several times by well-intentioned people and it is feared she may have moved to another area. Elena has been missing for 4 weeks now. There have been regular sightings in the San Miguel, El Galán area, but she may have moved location. Unfortunately, she is so nervous and timid that she should not be approached by strangers. Please, if you see her, ignore her and ring 660 83 23 60 immediately. Elena is a medium sized, light tan, Podenco Labrador cross. She is microchipped and was wearing a black collar. The Little Pod Association would love to have a picture of her reunited with her owners and, with your help, this can be made possible.

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Have you lost, or had your Passport stolen abroad? Here’s what to do. HAVING YOUR passport stolen, or losing it whilst on holiday, or even if you live here, can be a nightmare, but it’s not as difficult to replace as you might think. The process can seem daunting at first but, given direction, you can have a replacement within 6 weeks. First of all, you’ll need to report it to the local police station and get a document to declare it lost or stolen. After that, you need to fill in your application form online. In Spain, you have to apply online, since you can no longer use paper forms or apply in person. Before you apply you’re asked to supply your passport issue. This is not essential to your application, but will speed up the process considerably. All supporting documents that are not in English, such as the police report, need to be translated fully into English before you send them with your application. The Card & Gift Shop offers a translation service, in the shop, for a small fee. All translations are official. The form LS01 is also an essential supporting document, which you will need to send, together with the online application. You can either print this from the website, or get it from The Card & Gift Shop. If all this seem like too much hassle, The Card & Gift Shop, in Quesada, offers a fully comprehensive renewal or replacement passport service, for only 29€ per person, or 50€ per couple. The service includes: • Full completion of the online forms and any other supporting documents needed • Certified and approved passport photos produced in the shop • Insured and secured courier service to the U.K. The Card & Gift Shop can also receive the new passport at the shop for you and will contact you as soon as it arrives, free of charge. It’s best not to delay reporting it lost or stolen to the police and getting a replacement as, in Spain, it’s a legal requirement to have photo ID on you at all times. The total cost for a replacement passport is the same as a renewal, £102.86. You pay £83.00 for the passport, and, then, Her Majesty’s Passport Office adds an additional £19.86 for the overseas return courier.

If you’d like any more information about this complete service, call on 966 71 86 84 for any queries, or to arrange an appointment.

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A bright and traditional Spanish villa right next to the Mediterranean Sea Live full board in the villa located just a few meters from the incredible national park coast walk along the Mediterranean, with your own bedroom of course. The villa has a large peaceful garden, terraces and a large swimming pool to take a dip. Spend your time in a relaxed atmosphere where you will be able to speak Spanish spontaneously, without inhibitions, and really advance through professional guidance and easy to learn techniques.

Snorkelling on the beach metres away

The smarter way to learn Spanish The classes are designed specifically according to your preferences and tailored to your own needs with 5 “one-to-one” hours per day tuition, plus one or two enjoyable activities per day of your choice, and living with the family the rest of the time. Learn to Speak Spanish with Confidence All work and no play makes the Spanish stay away… so enjoying activities of your own choice during your stay will help you practice what you are learning, in activities such as: Hiking, walking, cycling, Cultural walks in Denia or surroundings Sailing, Kite or Paddle-surf, Kayak, Scuba-diving Preparing real Mediterranean cuisine and other gastronomic activities.

Hiking

Maximise your learning with our Spanish Immersion Courses This Spanish Immersion method will really help you to make very fast progress. The dedicated Spanish teaching concentrates on giving you confidence and gaining fluency, enlarging your vocabulary and obtaining the correct pronunciation. We help you vastly improve your Spanish language skills. One total immersion day is equivalent to one week’s intensive course!!!

Relax in a true Spanish home and garden

Skype classes for continuing your Spanish studies Once you leave the villa, Skype Spanish tuition is our method for continuing your Spanish studies after the Spanish immersion. You choose the day and time for each class, giving you the flexibility of a lesson timetable that suits your lifestyle. You can learn Spanish from the comfort of your home, or from behind your desk at work. You will have an assessment of your needs and a progress report with recommendations for continuing your Spanish studies. Do you know somebody to immerse? If you have a friend who would enjoy these total immersion Spanish classes, let him/her know!! and when he/she enroles, you will enjoy a free “one-to-one” Spanish class. Choose how long you want to study You have the flexibility to choose how long you want to study, from: A weekend 2 day course, to a number of weeks depending on the time you have available. If you prefer you can even choose daytime courses only, thus spending the night at your own home. Don’t wait, Contact us today for more details. crislasrotas@gmail.com - Tel. +34619333068 Or visit our spanish blogsite: http://aprenderrapidoespanol.blogspot.com.es/

Traditional Paella in the garden

Sunset

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News from afar Return of the ring

JOAN OF Arc’s silver ring has been returned back to France after being purchased for 385,000€ following an auction in the UK. History-themed amusement park Le Puy du Fou won a hotly contested sale and will be put on public display in April. London-based Timeline Auctions said a number of documents offered the evidence that the ring belonged to the Maid of Orleans, who gave it to English cardinal Henry Beaufort just before she was burned at the stake. However, the new owner has given a different version of events. The amusement park claims the ring was confiscated by pro-English Bishop Pierre Cauchon during Joan of Arc’s heresy trial and despite her repeated plea for the prized possession to be returned to her, the bishop gave it to Beaufort and it was carried back to England as “a symbolic spoil of war”. It then remained 600 years in England, and the park’s founder Philippe de Villiers said the long-lost “treasure” was finally “restored to the French people”. The ring is inscribed with the letters ‘IHS’ and ‘MAR’, abbreviations for Jesus and Mary, and was said to have been a gift to Joan from her parents for her first communion. Mr de Villiers said there was “no doubt” it was the saint’s ring and it had been dated to the 15th Century. Joan believed God chose her to lead France to victory in its long-running war with England. With no military training, she convinced the Crown Prince Charles of Valois to allow her to lead a French army to the besieged city of Orleans and a famous victory over the English. But after the prince was crowned King Charles VII, Joan was captured and tried for witchcraft and heresy by the English. She was burned at the stake in 1431 at the age of 19.

Taser sets man on fire

AUSTRALIAN POLICE accidently set fire to a man by deploying a Taser device. A 51 year old man, throwing petrol at Australian police officers, caught fire, after they attempted to subdue him with a Taser gun. Officers were called to a disturbance in Sydney, after receiving reports that a man carrying a chainsaw was attempting to cut down a nearby power pole. At the scene, in Riverstone, Sydney, the man approached the police and began throwing petrol at them, resulting in pepper spray and a Taser gun being deployed. This ignited the man’s clothing, with the officers rushing to extinguish the flames and the 51 year old man then running back into his home. After an hour of negotiating with the authorities, the man surrendered and was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for minor burns. One of the officers was also treated at the hospital, as the petrol had splashed into his eyes.

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

Not so sweet Gene Vincent by

Chris Ashley

Writer & Broadcaster

(Apologies to Ian Dury) POP QUIZ, hotshot. What connects the late boxing commentator Reg Gutteridge and the late rocker Gene Vincent? They were able to stab themselves in the left leg and feel no pain. Reg lost his limb during the D-Day landings and the P.R. Machine had it that Gene suffered major injuries during the Korean conflict – in fact it was a motor cycle accident with drink involved. Reg had a prosthetic leg, Gene had a metal leg brace- thus they were both able to enjoy endless hours entertaining unsuspecting guests at social soirées by taking a barbecue fork and skewering their limp limb with no outward signs of stress. Such japes. Having never met Mr. Gutteridge I can only assume he had a puckish sense of humour – having met Mr. Vincent – well that was a completely different case of Be-Bop-A-Lula lunacy. He arrived with more baggage than Louis Vuitton as I found out when, as a cub reporter, I interviewed him. He was appearing at a dance hall in Woebegone Worthing, this is a rock God that had sold millions of records & had The Beatles as major fans, but here he was scuffing around in my little home town just before he went on tour with Eddie Cochran – and we know that didn’t end well. So there I am with my notebook, quill poised, when Darlene, 2nd of Gene’s 4 wives caught this 16 year old virgin’s eye & captured his beating heart. We chatted and being a Southern belle she just loved my English accent (not sure about my wonky teeth, national health specs & zits). She told me why racial segregation was necessary in the Deep South & that JFK had better watch his back, y’all. In return I tried to explain why Mike & Bernie Winters were considered funny & how a cricket match can last 5 days & still finish in a draw. It was all very cosy, but bearing in mind Eric Burdon described Gene as an alcoholic pistol packing pill popping paranoid (who in 1968 shot at Gary Glitter because he was getting too friendly with the then Mrs Vincent) this besotted, but I like to think, prescient wimp made his excuses and left. Still a huge fan though – just about to slap on ‘Say Mama’ (Capitol CL14974) 45 rpm vinyl on the old Dansette & if you google that label number checking it’s kosher, you’re even sadder than me.

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DEAR READERS, As we have informed in previous articles, the European Inheritance Regulation 650/2012 applies to all successions in relation to deaths that occurred from 17th of August 2015 onwards. Since the 17th of August last year, successions in Spain are in principle governed by the law of the country where the deceased has habitual residency at the time of their death. Therefore, in principle the succession of all people who have their habitual residency in Spain and have no will, will be governed according to Spanish law. However, it is possible under this regulation (Article 22), by means of a testament, to opt expressly for the law of nationality of the testator or testatrix, as the one to govern the succession. We should clarify that the application of Spanish law refers to the law that should govern the inheritance, that is: who should inherit, whether or not family members must necessarily receive part of the inheritance or if there is freedom to testate, etc., but has nothing to do with inheritance taxes to be paid, as they are governed by other legislation. I make this clarification, because many foreigners are not being properly advised and believe that this European Regulation allows them to choose to pay inheritance taxes according to the law of their nationality, but this is not the case. As we have reiterated, according to Spanish law, the descendants have the right to inherit the majority of the estate, as they are considered as forced heirs. In addition, depending on the circumstances, there are other forced heirs that could be entitled to inherit, such as ancestors and spouses. Therefore, if you have your habitual residence in Spain and you pass away without a will, Spanish intestate law will apply to your succession, and your descendants will inherit the vast majority of your estate, and your spouse will be entitled to only a residual part (the usufruct of a third of estate), which contrasts with the rules of other countries, that reserve a greater share of the inheritance to husbands and wives. For this reason, if you want your assets to be distributed as allowed according to your own national laws, or to choose how to distribute them (with the limits established by applicable law), you must make a Will. This will also simplify the succession process to your beneficiaries, the probate process will be faster, cheaper and easier, avoiding problems between the family members, etc. If you do not have a Will in Spain, you should make one getting the right advice, please 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

LEGAL & FINANCE

Are you an expatriate or foreigner, resident in Spain, but without a Will? Legal consequences.

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Why invest?

Money

A good question when you look at the current volatility and current period of negative growth in the equity, bond, foreign exchange and commodities markets

But could this mean it is a golden opportunity to buy cheaply, with lots of potential to make money when the markets start to turn. Over the last 100 years statistically equities have beaten bonds and inflation and if whilst invested in equities you have reinvested income earned from equities then you are onto winner. As seasoned investors know the markets go through Bull ( good) and Bear (bad) times, but investments are for the medium to long term , 5 years plus. So when investing the main thing is not to panic when markets go down and not to get too overjoyed when they rise, take a long term view. Also if you want the potential to make your money work for you investing is one of the very few options that can offer this at the current time. At the moment placing money that you need to generate income or growth in a savings account, is quite frankly just not an option. Just look at interest rates being offered in the UK and Europe on savings accounts, they are at an all time low, and it now looks more than likely they will not rise until 2020 at the earliest and we could even see negative interest rates before rates start to go up very slowly. If you want to know what investment options are out there for YOU? Blacktower Financial Management has been established for 30 years and have worked with clients through the good and the bad times, offering sound independent advice. We have products that can to a certain extent smooth out the volatility for clients and offer consistent returns, products that offer more flexibility and can hold a wide selection of funds of varying risk from Cautious and Balanced through to Adventurous . Also for those of you interested in wealth preservation we work with one of the oldest and most respected Swiss Banks Lombard Odier who specialise in helping high net worth individuals manage their wealth. Plus we have products that can help mitigate UK and Spanish inheritance tax. I am here to help you find the right solution to make your money work for YOU, to arrange an independent, professional and impartial consultation please contact me by email christina.brady@blacktowerfm.com or call me on 658 892 330 .

Christina Brady

Regional Manager of Blacktower Costa Blanca

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Fallas Festival THE TRADITIONAL fallas take place across the region over the next few days, with beautiful creations being judged and then ceremonially burnt. Valencia, Benidorm and Denia, amongst others, will be holding their fallas festival, which starts traditionally on 15th March. Originally said to be a pagan event, where villagers burnt fires to welcome in the spring, the festival has transitioned through the years to become a popular artistic expression of giant humorous characters, such as Pinocchio. The creations are paraded through the streets on the 15th, with a more religious ceremony the following day, starting with a 5.30am grand awakening - which calls the community to parade through the town with a statue of the virgin and offerings of flowers. 19th March sees the grand finale, called the crema, where religious parades blend into more of a party atmosphere, including the very loud daytime fireworks, mascletas. The evening concludes with the fire parade, called the cabalgata de fuego, where everyone dresses in colourful costumes, dances to the many bands and watches the burning of the creations. For full details of timetables please go to www.visitbenidorm.es; www.denia.com; www.lovevalencia.com/fallas.

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Dick Handscombe Holistic gardener and author

Irises are great spring ﬂowers IRISES ARE now starting to flower in many gardens and will create colourful displays for up to two months. Basically there are three types of iris that grow well in both coastal and inland gardens. Dutch and Spanish irises and the larger flowered bearded irises. Irises have become a popular bulbous plant for ten reasons. They for many weeks in the Spring. They are perennials so flower for many years. They multiply each year. After a few years daughter rhizomes can be separated from the original parent plant in the autumn and planted to expand displays. At this time it is best to discard the original mother rhizome. The tough skin of the Iris rhizome means that it is less susceptible to eel worm, slug and snail damage than the thinner skins of bulbs such as tulips especially during the dry summer months. There are many varieties available so interesting collections can be built up. They do best in full sun. They can be grown in dedicated beds, mixed beds, in containers and on rockeries. Irises need very little if any watering. They have few disease problems. When planting irises prefer a soil enriched with well rotted compost or manure rather than a post feeding with manufactured nitrogen rich fertilisers. The latter can result in too much green growth and smaller flowers. Rhizome type irises should be planted so that the top is just showing with the roots spread out and covered with firmed down soil. Water all irises once a week to stimulate root growth for a month, or two if there is no rain, but always remember that irises do not like to be waterlogged. In the spring and early summer watch out for aphids if the weather is humid and spray for several weeks until the danger is past. The height of the iris stem and size of flower means that the plant needs plenty of nutrients so feed your irises each year six weeks before you expect them to flower. Typically this will be March /April on the coast and April/May in higher up inland gardens. A second feed each October is also beneficial. Grasses and other weeds can grow within clumps of dying back plants but do weed by hand rather than using weed killers irises as the latter can affect the quality – especially the colour – of the flowers.’ Finally if you invest in a few irises they are something that you can enjoy for the rest of your life.

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The help manual Dear Auntie Virus I have recently downloaded GIMP 2.8 and the English Help Manual, it is like Photoshop only free. To use it, I need to open the help dialogue by clicking on ‘Help’ which then offers On-line or Manual. I cannot open the help manual I downloaded as it will only offer the on-line help. If I go to Edit>Preferences>Help System it says help is not installed locally. I know it is there because I can open it from Programme Files in little pieces and nothing I change will open it up. I have reloaded the whole programme twice and it is no different. Can you recommend anything please? Kind regards, Mike. Reply: I have just downloaded GIMP, and installed it, changing the language preference to English. I then downloaded and installed the manual - the English one, and not the English United Kingdom one. I opened GIMP, and I could access the “off line” manual. Searching around I found a few people having the same issue but they were trying to use the “English United Kingdom” version. Using the “English” version and they could then access the manual from within GIMP. Response: Thanks very much. I’ll give that a whirl

Keyboard characters Dear Aunty, I bought a new Asus laptop locally last year and configured the keyboard to Spanish to get the lower set of characters |@#~€¬[]{}\ using “alt gr” with the 123456``+´çº keys and I am sure that they used to work with all applications. Now, the alt gr option doesn’t work with Gmail - annoying when you want to type the @ symbol for an email address. I have to cut and paste from, say, Wordpad. The “alt gr” characters do work in LibreOffice, Wordpad, names for new folders, sticky notes,etc. I have checked Gmail via Internet Explorer and the alt gr keys work fine, so it’s just a Google Chrome issue it seems. Can you tell me if it is possible to get these characters back for Gmail and if so how to do it. I can’t find anything in Google chrome settings that might be causing the problem. Hope you can help......best regards David Reply: A bit of a strange one, as I have tried the alt gr keys in W7, W8 and W10 in gmail in Chrome and they worked fine... So it suggests an issue with your system somewhere, as it does not affect all users. As they work fine in your Internet Explorer, then it does seem to be an issue with your Chrome. Whilst searching for a solution I found a few others have the same issue, but no sign of a solution. The only thing that I can suggest is perhaps the language settings in W8 and Chrome are not the same, which is causing a conflict... so check these. eg if you have the keyboard configured for Spanish, but Chrome configured for English?

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

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Life Coach

WITH A background in family and matrimonial mediation, Life Coach Sara Bell helps Readers with their daily worries. If you are having difficulties with relationships, family, work or any other aspect of your life, then help is at hand.

In sickness and in health My husband and I don’t have a good marriage. We were both talking about divorce, and I was about to leave him when he got ill. He is now partially disabled, although he does get about with a stick and sometimes uses a wheelchair. He has an adapted car, and still works. I stayed to help him to begin with, but our relationship is far worse now and he constantly abuses me. I am so down and unhappy, I wish I’d have left sooner, but felt obligated. He has family who could help. Do you have any advice?

When any marriage is as miserable as yours, something needs to be done. If you were thinking about leaving before your husband became disabled, then you are to be commended for staying initially to look after him, but if he is independent and is also working, you really have no need to stay. Wouldn’t you both be happier apart? See your Solicitor, and talk to his family about them stepping in to help. Write to Sara in confidence. A pseudonym will be used if you wish. Sara reads all letters and can give a personal reply. Email your question to agonyaunt@roundtownnews.com or Sara is available for private consultations, telephone 650 054 467.

It’s hard making friends I am 12. We recently moved house and I changed schools. I am different from other boys and I find it difficult to make friends. I have hobbies like having reptiles for pets, I like to dress differently, and my family are Churchgoers. Friends don’t seem to want to be with me because of these things. Are you sure your friends don’t want to be with you because of what you do in your spare time? Lads in particular would be interested in seeing your reptiles, so why not invite them round? It’s fine if you want to dress differently and express yourself at your age - a lot of people do it. Have you thought about joining a club for keepers of reptiles? And is there a group at Church for the younger people? If you can find friends who share the same interests, then you have a good start. Also, see what’s going on at school, and go along to any after school activities. This is a good way to make friends.

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

life&leisure #events

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St Patricks Day by caroline tyszka

ST PATRICKS Day is one of the most celebrated expat community events in Spain. This Thursday, 17th March, up and down the Costa Blanca, thousands of leprechauns, walking Guinness bottles, and four leaf clovers, will be out celebrating the Irish patron saint, Patrick. Events have been organised in many towns, with Cabo Roig holding a fabulous parade and party, as the strip turns into a sea of green for the day. Last year, the Cabo Roig parade was the largest in Spain, and, this year, they are hoping to retain that title, with bars and restaurants offering Irish food, drink, music and much more for all ages. Benidorm also has a reputation for hosting one of the most popular March 17th events, with The Shamrock Bar on Calle Gerona being the main focus for many years, as a sea of oranges and greens parties down the street to traditional Irish music. Many other venues, including the White Star, will also be holding events. Other towns offer smaller, but still fun, events, such as the Hepburns bar in Albir, who are offering promotions on Guinness, going all green for the day, and having live music between 5pm and 8pm. Winnie, from Hepburns, said “for anyone who wants to stay closer to home and miss the bustle of the Benidorm festivities, we offer a warm Irish welcome.” Tourism Ireland announced its ‘Global Greening’ line-up for the day, with new participants for 2016 including 7 World Trade Centre in New York, the Big Wheel in Paris, the light rail system in Addis Ababa, and the City Hall in Tel Aviv. The Boston Red Sox baseball team will also wear green on St Patrick’s Day. Ireland’s Tourism Minister, Paschal Donohoe, said, “St Patrick’s Day presents a unique and wonderful opportunity to promote Ireland worldwide.”

Central fountain in Madrid last year

Art in Dubai

COSTA BLANCA artist Rosalia de Meindorfer is exhibiting her collage ‘Ladies for Freedom’ at the 10th annual international art exhibition in Dubai. A resident of Teulada-Moraira, she is taking part in the exhibition ‘Art Projection in Dubai’ with her work. Rosalia has previously shown her work around the world, in cities including Rome, Florence, Miami, Paris, Milan, Munich, Cannes, Singapore, Huston, Texas, Dubai, Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona, Ibiza and Marbella.

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

life&leisure#horoscopes

Kenny Corris kennycorris@hotmail.com 686 361 594

 Venus and Mars are in cahoots and love and war are definitive opposing emotions that normally lead onwards to conflict and only possibly to resolve. However Venus is ensconced in Pisces this week and love can, and will, bring a good result all around. Let bygones be bygones and look within the parameters of your heart, where forgiveness lies. Piscean energies bring nurturing powers just when they are needed. This is a time to put things right on an emotional level, as there has been a lot of water passing under the bridge, and it is time to shine. Your tender love and care is both renown and embracing but even you can be fooled by passion, and a need to come to terms will over rule Finances are once again in the spotlight, as you have failed to make allowances for the current drain on your income. Unexpected outlay has clearly dipped the scales and a positive solution would be to tighten your belt and to try to make money work for you, not you for it. Mercury conjuncts with Neptune midweek; and this action has tipped the cart! Remove all the debris from your life. You appear to be clinging onto things from the past, for dear life; when nothing else should matter unless it matters to you. Moving on is heralded by Mercury squaring Saturn whereas the subsequent sextile with Pluto brings you to a time when your life should be becoming more poignant and less complicated. The Lion is evoked into action by portents seen all along the way this week. You need to commit, but you are not alone in needing to have assurances that protect your interests, for all concerned. Your actions are covered by the Jupiter trine with Pluto and these mighty Planets are combining to show you safely just the way to go, on this one! Ceres both opposes Jupiter and conjuncts Mercury this week. This double intrinsic action is finally calling time and asking you to properly consider closure in a matter that has snowballed. The truth can hurt somebody, but you are not to blame in any way. You can be sure that whilst that someone needs their comeuppance the right time isn’t now. Venus in her role as Planetary Goddess of Love crosses the Cosmos with the clear direction to enter into the dreamy, psychic energies of Pisces. Together these stalwarts of Love are sending out a very tender message peppered with mystique and arousing passion. You are pulling out all the stops, but this message of love needs to be fully requited too! Your opposing sign of Taurus appears to be getting the job done right now, so look at something another way, because it could very well be the olive branch that you need to bring things to a healthy compromise. You are angry, and the inner you denotes that this has been internalised and needs to be worked on to finally promote a quiet life for all. The triple effect of actions centring around Jupiter see an opposition of both Ceres and Mercury followed by a trine with Pluto. This week is bound to keep you on your by a trine with Pluto. This week is bound to keep you on your toes, and though there may be some last minute adjustments to your schedule; time is on your side to fit in what you will, and to pursue something to the bitter end if it’s necessary. Calming energies are wholly essential right now, because you cannot show your true colours in the current climate. If this means biting your tongue then rest assured that things will start to kick in very soon and you can cease to be implicated in something which has lost all sense of propriety. Mercury and Saturn pour oil on troubled waters. With Uranus way across the Cosmos this week it is high time that others started to stop feeling sorry for you and actively combined their time and talents to point you to where you ought to be. This is not because you have no say in the matter but because you need the boost that active energies combine to bring you the good result that you need. Mercury ensures that channels of communication are both open and ready and willing to be at your side, now that they are so very much needed. Balancing skills are tuned within you to emphasise the heart and soul you put successfully into everything that you turn your hand to. Just remember that you matter too and whatever that takes!

If It’s Your Birthday This Week

The year ahead is one in which you have invested in already, very wisely. However check that your intentions are mirrored and supported by the significant other who centres on your life anytime soon.

The list

I WAS very young and really before my time when I started to work together with Spirit, and I have always been protected as a result, have been well taken care of and always kept safe and one step, or more, ahead too. Since my Spiritual Journey continues then I can look back to various stages when Spirit first came to me and how they prepared me for every eventuality as it came my way. This doesn’t mean that I was scared and terrified, but it shows that Spirit chose to work with me and that I accepted the offer they threw my way because I could and because I wanted to. I was seven when friends of my Mothers began to contact me. Like any successful shopping list the outcome was to convince my Mother of the existence of life after death, and to ensure that her beliefs supported me as both the child, and self developing Medium that I was. My list wasn’t to buy goods at the supermarket however, but a list of thirteen of the friends of my Mother who wanted to prove their survival in what I know today to be the Spirit World. I wrote my list in secret with a leaky blue biro directly onto the black and white line guide from my Mother’s Basildon Bond Onionskin Writing paper. I had just begun to learn to do joined writing, but here was I writing down the names of those treasured friends of my Mother who somehow knew that broadcasting to me was going to be a part of their right to communicate together after the Earthly lives they had left behind. It would bring the joy of survival to my Mother and point me, somehow, in the right direction. I was thrilled with every name that came through, and I just knew that in time there would be a purpose for every letter scrawled by my shaking and underdeveloped hand. I was oblivious as to what it all meant, and yet I never ever questioned when a new name came to me in careless whisper, or snatched vision. There was always such a vibrational energy when Spirit came through me this way. The time came when there were no more names to be added to my list, and it was time to confront Mama. Initially she was surprised, then shocked and then the look on her face turned from a smile to a tear, a frown to a gasp. All the names on my list were correct, and each represented somebody who was dead, but whom I had never met. I was delighted to pass on my findings, and I knew they were for a reason and that that reason was unknown yet to me. I felt that I was due an explanation, but this was not immediately forthcoming. Yet too, did I feel that my Mother wanted to say something to me, but couldn’t or wouldn’t. I could not work out which. That night something happened that finally blew the lid on the whole thing! My Mother had asked me several times that there might have been a mistake on the last name on my list Marjorie Johnson. My Mother knew a Marjorie Peters, but she was still alive. I was sitting on the stairs of the house when the matte black telephone in the hall began to ring. It was usually silent at night, and it was cold in the hall. I can remember the tracks of tears falling from Mother’s eyes as she replaced the receiver. Her friend Marjorie Peters had married a Mr. Johnson the day before, and they had both been killed in a car crash on their honeymoon in France. Unfortunately the dead Marjorie Johnson on my list was the living Marjorie Peters in my Mother’s mind. I was a Medium, directly contacting the Spirit World...nothing much has changed there, I still am!

Kenny‛s Postbag

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

KENNY, MY Father came through to me in a reading with you. He seemed very relaxed and calm now that he is free from pain and can live again as I knew that he would. Lately though I have felt that he is no longer around me, and can you shed any light on where he has gone now? Ulla B.G. Hi Ulla. It is always a privilege to be able to work in this way, and I am delighted that I was able to pass on to you specific physical evidence of the survival of your Father. The Spirit World is the holding station for souls who have passed over. This means that for many there comes a time to move on and there are many who incarnate. Be very happy that your Father has made his decision to move on and this means he has most definitely made a choice to live again on this Earth. May The Universe bless you both!

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

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Last weeks crossword answers can be found on page 52.

Sudoku

Cryptic Crossword

Doodle Box

Quick Crossword

Across 6. Getting up a revolt? (7) 7. It just goes to show how time passes! (5) 9. Our first cardinal (3) 10. River rose, perhaps, to fill it? (9) 12. An order which doesn’t require attention (5,2,4) 15. Father, in making wagers, is very careful (11) 17. They may struggle to break locks (9) 19. Consumed stirred tea (3) 21. Complete set of notes (5) 22. Make believe (7)

Across 6. Liken (7) 7. Serpent (5) 9. Attempt (3) 10. Shows (9) 12. Prophetic vision (6,5) 15. Understaffed (5-6) 17. Society (9) 19. Wicked (3) 21. Pangs (5) 22. Immense (7)

Down 1. Odd person to alter the motion? (5) 2. One who could be taken for a ride (3) 3. Low joint keen to be reformed (4) 4. Madly in love and such a romantic place (3,6) 5. Put in the shade, naturally (7) 8. Comment about foreign (6) 11. Doesn’t sit inside and is conspicuous (6,3) 13. Sting to anger (6) 14. Good route for a long-distance driver (7) 16. Baby bird? (5) 18. Bird you can play with (4) 20. The first mate (3)

Down 1. Fret (5) 2. Secret agent (3) 3. Region (4) 4. Not resolved (9) 5. Not detailed (7) 8. Concealed (6) 11. Harm (9) 13. In one’s possession (2,4) 14. During (7) 16. Bisect (5) 18. Rip (4) 20. Enquire (3)

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

life&leisure #travel

Disney On Ice Valencia - Sunday 17th April

ENDLESS FUN comes with 4 of your favourite Disney stories at Disney on Ice - Enchanted Worlds. The speed and acrobatics will be in charge of Lightning McQueen, Mater and the gang from Disney. Pixar Cars who will compete on the ice in a crazy race! The public can enter the underwater realm and accompany Little Mermaid Ariel and her friends in their aquatic adventures. The toys are back in town as Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story Gang become heroes to escape Sunnyside nursery to return home in a bold and fun trip. We go into the winter world Arendelle with Anna & Elsa sisters and their friends Olaf and Kristoff with the magical story of Frozen. A treat for all the family with this one off excursion, travelling to a venue in Valencia this is wonderful experience for lovers of Ice Skating. Sunday 17th April - Price 51€ coach/ entry

It is easy to book. Simply call David’s Coachtrips direct on (0034) 966 785 910 or book online at www.coachtripsonline.com

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

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Robin Hood and the Abba Silver Disc by PATRICIA THOMSPON NETWORKS THEATRE’S March musical is the classic: Robin Hood and the Abba Silver Disc. This big, spectacular musical about Sherwood’s famous hero is written and directed by Nick Moore, and packed with great comedy, laughter, glitz and glamour, and dance, all to the music of ABBA! The show will be presented at the Black Box Theatre in Orihuela, Alicante, on Thursday 17th March at 8.30pm, Friday 18th March at 9pm, and Saturday 19th March at 7pm and 9pm. Ticket prices are 7€ for adults and 3.50€ for students. Book your tickets now online at www.networkstheatre.com.

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

#tv&showbiz goss

by Peter Taylor

 Britney Spears is now 34 years of age, and believe it or not, by her own admission, is as good as computer ignorant. Talking to writer John Norris during an interview for the cover of V Magazine’s 100th issue, she said “My kids use the computer more than I do, I understand that a lot of people are into it, I have days where I write and stuff, but it’s really not for me,” well bless my soul. Asked if it was anything to do with internet trolls Britney replied “I’ve been doing this for 20 years, I don’t pay attention to that!” Good on you Britters!

´SINGING IN the Rain´ first appeared in 1952, and remains one of the greatest musicals of all time. Derek Hough, a Latin and ballroom dancer, actor and singer, has announced he will play the lead role in a stage production of the show on Broadway next January. He´s been part of USTV show ´Dancing with the Stars´ for a record 7 seasons and said “I am ecstatic that I’ll be able to extend my passion for performing and I can’t wait to show fans this production, it’s going to be like nothing they’ve seen me in before.” I wanna see it!

BRIE LARSON is only 26, but already she has lived at least two lives. She wrote and recorded an album when she was 16, although anymore on that subject is best left unsaid. Coming right up to date, Brie was a surprise, but worthy recipient of Best Actress at The Oscars for her role in 2015 film ´Room´ and on the ´any advice for your fans´ question said “You have to be really comfortable with yourself because people are going to tell you that your eyes are too brown or you’re this or you’re that, and if you’re not comfortable with yourself, you could get pretty freaked out.” Gotcha!

There’s no crying in Cryer’s memoirs JON CRYER, who turns 50 next month, is a New York born actor who had a lead role in one of the biggest USTV comedy shows of the recent times. He won 2 Emmys for his role as Alan harper, brother of Charlie and father of 10 year old Jake in Two and a Half Men for the full 12 seasons of the show. He was interviewed by The Hollywood Reporter recently about his memoir ´So What Happened´(out on April 7th from New American Library), and he described it as “a wry, self-deprecating and funny memoir that covers my 35-year career from getting cast in Torch Song Trilogy on Broadway in 1983 because I looked like Matthew Broderick.” After graduating from the Bronx High School of Science he won small acclaim playing Phil ´Duckie´ Dale in ´86 cult movie ´Pretty in Pink, ´ then had sixteen years of failed TV series and just-misses, he was nearly Chandler Bing on Friends, the character of Mr Pink in Reservoir Dogs was another near miss, before it all dropped into place with Two and a Half Men in 2002. The memoir inevitably contains tales of Charlie, like when he knocked on Cryer’s trailer door begging him “Dude! Dude! I need your help, Denise is coming over, and I need you to hide something for me,” after which he was handed a heavy shopping bag filled with porn. “I was prepared for the weirdest,” admitted Jon, “but it really was all pretty tame, mostly just topless mags,” now that’s what you call a surprise. Another surprise for Cryer came when the two men arrived in Las Vegas to start shooting, and expecting to be given the Sin City tour, Charlie instead went to his room and took a nap. Cryer’s memoir might well be a worthy read, and there’s only one way to find out.

WHILE GIGI Hadid modelled for Versace’s during Milan Fashion Week 10 days ago, she suffered a major wardrobe malfunction when a full strawberry topped bosom paid a visit to the camera lenses. Despite her youth Gigi continued unperturbed and afterwards wrote on Twitter, “Wardrobe malfunctions happen on the runway every day of the week and are unfortunate, lol, but what about the new VERSACE CHOKERS!” Earlier this month, photos were released of her French Vogue cover debut in which she appears fully nude atop two stacked boxes. Humm!

GRINDCORE IS an extreme genre of music that draws inspiration from some of the most abrasive sounding popular music genres including hardcore punk, thrash metal, crust punk, industrial and noise rock … wow! It’s remained pretty obscure since the late 80´s when it gathered some momentum … until now that is. 67 year old Canadian senior citizen known as The Grindmother is the lead singer of a group her grandson plays drums in, and her work has not gone unnoticed. Ozzy Osbourne tweeted ‘what the f**k?’ If you think you can deal with it watch ´GRINDMOTHER “Age of Destruction”

CHRIS RAMSEY began his career in comedy in 2007 by hosting an open-mic night in Newcastle upon Tyne. I´m sure he´s had to deal with many unusual situations over these last 9 years, but I don’t imagine he was truly ready to deal with what happened to him last week in a London hotel when he was dragged out of his room in his underpants by police who mistook him for a knife-wielding madman. It came about after he was falsely identified by hotel staff … “I thought it must be a wind-up” he said “10 minutes later it could´ve been very embarrassing.”

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

tv listings 11th March -17th March 2016

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Talking to US Weekly Prince Harry said “I’m fed up with the single life, but there are a lot of things to get done before settling down … I would love to have kids right now but there’s a process one has to go through,” sure is ´H´ ... Potential princesses should apply at Kensington Palace: Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX, UK

FRIDAY 11th March BBC2

BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Countryside 999 12:45 Claimed and Shamed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two and Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Moving On 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 The TV That Made Me 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Seven 19:30 BBC Regional News and Weather 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Match of the Day Live: The FA Cup 23:00 BBC News at Eleven 23:30 BBC Regional News 23:35 Comedy Playhouse 24:05 Catherine Tate’s Nan 24:35 The Apprentice USA

07:15 Heir Hunters 08:00 Countryside 999 08:45 Claimed and Shamed 09:15 MasterChef: The Professionals 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 The Chef’s Protege 14:30 Portillo’s State Secrets 15:00 Who Do You Think You Are? 16:00 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 16:50 Mountain 17:50 Terry and Mason’s Great Food Trip 18:20 Bargain Hunt 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Too Much TV 20:00 The Great Interior Design Challenge 21:00 Mastermind 21:30 Gardeners’ World 22:00 Land of Hope and Glory - British Country Life 23:00 Britain’s Secret Slavery Business 23:30 Newsnight 24:00 Artsnight 24:30 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

SATURDAY 12th March BBC1

BBC2

07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Mary Berry’s Foolproof Cooking 13:00 BBC News and Weather 13:10 Football Focus 14:00 Bargain Hunt 15:00 Homes Under the Hammer 16:00 Flog It! 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Final Score 18:00 BBC News 18:10 BBC Regional News and Weather 18:20 Match of the Day Live: The FA Cup 20:30 The Voice UK 21:45 The National Lottery: Win Your Wish List 22:35 Casualty 23:25 BBC News; Weather 23:45 Match of the Day 24:30 The Ring

07:15 Animal Park 08:10 Homes Under the Hammer 09:10 Station West 10:40 The Master of Ballantrae 12:10 Natural World 13:00 Rick Stein’s India 14:00 The Best Dishes Ever 14:30 The Best Dishes Ever 15:00 An Ideal Husband 16:30 Coast 17:15 The TV That Made Me 18:00 Big Dreams Small Spaces 19:00 Gardeners’ World 19:30 Queen Victoria’s Children 20:30 Back in Time for the Weekend 21:30 Dad’s Army 22:00 Stag 23:00 The Talented Mr Ripley

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 Jeremy Kyle’s Emergency Room 16:00 Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh 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 Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Mr Selfridge 23:00 ITV News at Eleven 23:30 ITV News 23:40 Benidorm 24:10 The Spy Who Loved Me

ITV1

07:00 Childrens TV 08:15 Looped 08:30 Scrambled! 08:35 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 08:50 Horrid Henry 09:10 Nerds & Monsters 09:30 Jessie 10:05 The Tom & Jerry Show 10:25 Murder, She Wrote 11:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 12:20 ITV News and Weather 12:24 ITV Regional Weather 12:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 13:30 Live Six Nations Rugby Union 16:25 Live Six Nations Rugby Union 19:30 ITV News 19:45 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway 21:30 You’re Back in the Room 22:30 The Jonathan Ross Show 23:30 ITV News and Weather 23:44 ITV Regional Weather 23:45 Moonraker

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

07:00 Countdown 07:45 The King of Queens 08:10 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Car SOS 12:00 Undercover Boss Canada 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 14:10 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 15:10 Deal or No Deal 16:10 Countdown 17:00 A New Life in the Sun 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 Crufts 22:00 Gogglebox 23:00 The Last Leg 24:10 Raised by Wolves 24:40 Rude Tube

07:15 How I Met Your Mother 07:40 The King of Queens 08:05 The King of Queens 08:30 MSA British Rally Championship 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 The Morning Line 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 The Superhumans Show 12:30 The Simpsons 13:00 The Simpsons 13:30 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 14:30 Channel 4 Racing 17:10 Come Dine with Me 17:40 Come Dine with Me 18:10 Come Dine with Me 18:40 Come Dine with Me 19:10 Come Dine with Me 19:35 Channel 4 News 20:00 Crufts 22:00 Lee Evans - Monsters 23:00 Riddick

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 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Killer Date 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 The Gadget Show 21:00 Kitten Impossible 22:00 NCIS: New Orleans 23:00 NCIS 23:55 NCIS: Los Angeles 24:55 Access

07:00 Childrens TV 09:20 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:35 Wanda and the Alien 09:45 The Fairly OddParents 10:20 The Saturday Show 12:20 Police Interceptors 13:20 Police Interceptors 14:15 Pets Who Hate Vets 15:15 Psycho Pussies: When Cats Attack 16:15 90 Cats and Counting: Cat Crazies 17:15 Kitten Impossible 18:10 41 Dogs in a 3-Bed Semi 19:10 Now That’s Funny! 20:10 5 News Weekend 20:15 World War II in Colour 21:10 The Gadget Show 22:00 Football League Tonight 23:00 Football League Tonight 23:30 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 24:20 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

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ITV2

07:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Dinner Date 08:10 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Emmerdale 10:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:35 Catchphrase 11:15 Dinner Date 12:15 Royal Pains 13:10 Emmerdale 13:45 Emmerdale 14:15 You’ve Been Framed! 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:40 Judge Rinder 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 Run Fatboy Run 24:05 Family Guy 24:35 Family Guy

ITV2

07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Emmerdale 09:45 Coronation Street 12:10 Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway 13:45 The Almost Impossible Gameshow 14:40 Scorpion 15:35 Nancy Drew 17:40 Catchphrase 18:45 Legally Blonde 20:40 Back to the Future Part III 23:00 The Keith Lemon Sketch Show 23:30 Family Guy 24:00 Family Guy 24:30 Family Guy

07:00 07:45 08:35 09:05 09:30 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 24:05 24:35

07:00 07:50 08:40 09:05 09:35 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 14:05 14:35 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 24:05

Made in Chelsea Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl 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 New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Transporter 3 The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

Rules of Engagement How I Met Your Mother Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa & Joey Melissa & Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Jump The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Limitless Tattoo Fixers

Youtube videos of the week 18:45 Legally Blonde

Yet another triple bill for you starting with ´Eva Longoria Performs Spice Girls’ “Wannabe” Like a Soap Opera´ Hilarious!, then proof Morgan F has a sweet tooth ´Morgan Freeman Steal Girls Cookies On Stage At The Oscars´ and closing with a beautiful video I guarantee will have you reaching for the Kleenex ´How Friendship Changed Everything for a Blind Goat named Marcia´

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

sunday 13th March BBC1

BBC2

07:00 Breakfast 09:15 Match of the Day 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 The Big Questions 12:00 Sunday Politics London 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News 14:10 Weather for the Week Ahead 14:15 The TV That Made Me 15:00 Live Six Nations Rugby Union 18:05 Songs of Praise 18:40 Pointless Celebrities 19:30 BBC News 19:50 BBC Regional News and Weather 20:00 Countryfile 21:00 Antiques Roadshow 22:00 The Night Manager 23:00 BBC News 23:20 BBC Regional News 23:30 Match of the Day 2 24:00 Match of the Day 24:30 It’s a Wonderful Afterlife

07:45 An Island Parish 08:15 This Farming Life 09:15 Gardeners’ World 09:45 Countryfile 10:45 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:15 The Best Dishes Ever 12:45 Winter Youth Olympic Games 13:15 MOTD2 Extra 14:00 Homes Under the Hammer 15:00 Escape to the Continent 16:00 Strictly Ballroom 17:30 Gymnastics 19:00 Flog It! 20:00 Who’s the Boss? 21:00 Steve Backshall’s Extreme Mountain Challenge 22:00 Let’s Play Darts for Comic Relief 23:00 Thirteen 24:00 American Crime Story 24:50 The Magdalene Sisters

ITV1

07:00 Childrens TV 08:35 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 08:50 Horrid Henry 09:10 Nerds & Monsters 09:30 Bear Grylls Survival School 10:05 The Tom & Jerry Show 10:25 ITV News 10:30 FIA Formula E Championship 11:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 13:30 ITV News and Weather 13:39 ITV Regional Weather 13:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 14:45 River Monsters 15:45 Big Star’s Little Star 16:45 Off Their Rockers 17:15 For Your Eyes Only 19:35 ITV News 19:45 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands 21:00 The Story of Cats 22:00 Doctor Thorne 23:00 ITV News and Weather 23:14 ITV Regional Weather 23:15 Houdini & Doyle 24:15 Six Nations Highlights

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

itv2

07:15 How I Met Your Mother 07:40 The King of Queens 08:05 The King of Queens 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 14:30 Diary of a Wimpy Kid 3: Dog Days 16:20 Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief 18:40 Channel 4 News 19:00 The Secret Life of the Zoo 20:00 Crufts 22:00 Indian Summers 23:00 Slumdog Millionaire

07:00 Children TV 09:05 Blaze and the Monster Machines 09:35 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:50 Wanda and the Alien 10:05 Toby’s Travelling Circus 10:20 Jelly Jamm 10:35 LazyTown 10:55 The Fairly OddParents 11:30 Football League Tonight 12:30 Football League Tonight 13:00 Zathura: a Space Adventure 15:00 Big Mommas: Like Father, like Son 17:15 Flubber 19:00 Now That’s Funny! 20:00 Make You Laugh Out Loud 21:00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us in Vegas 21:55 5 News Weekend 22:00 Jonah Hex 23:20 Angels & Demons

07:00 You’ve Been Framed! 07:50 Emmerdale 10:30 Coronation Street 12:55 Take Me Out 13:55 Nancy Drew 16:00 The Incredible Hulk 18:05 Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway 19:45 Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous 22:00 Ibiza Weekender 23:00 Family Guy 23:30 Bordertown 24:00 Family Guy 24:30 Family Guy

07:00 Rude(ish) Tube 07:25 Rude(ish) Tube 07:50 Rules of Engagement 08:10 Rules of Engagement 08:35 Rules of Engagement 09:05 Baby Daddy 09:35 Baby Daddy 10:00 Melissa & Joey 10:30 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 The Goldbergs 14:00 The Goldbergs 14:30 The Goldbergs 15:00 The Goldbergs 15:30 Big 17:35 The Big Bang Theory 18:00 The Big Bang Theory 18:30 The Big Bang Theory 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 Tattoo Fixers

monday 14th March BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Countryside 999 12:45 Caught Red Handed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two and Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 15:45 The Queen’s 90th Birthday: A Service of Celebration for Commonwealth Day 17:15 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Seven 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Boris: The London Years 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Panorama 22:00 Behind Closed Doors 23:00 BBC News at Eleven 23:30 BBC Regional News 23:45 Cuckoo 24:15 Have I Got Old News for You 24:45 Live at the Apollo

BBC2

07:15 Heir Hunters 08:00 Countryside 999 08:45 Claimed and Shamed 09:15 Emergency Rescue Down Under 09:45 Mary Berry’s Foolproof Cooking 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Coast 14:15 Who Do You Think You Are? 15:15 WPC 56 16:00 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 16:55 Mountain 17:55 Terry and Mason’s Great Food Trip 18:25 Bargain Hunt 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Too Much TV 20:00 This Farming Life 21:00 University Challenge 21:30 Only Connect 22:00 American Crime Story 22:50 QI XL 23:30 Newsnight 24:10 Weather 24:15 Steve Backshall’s Extreme Mountain Challenge

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 Jeremy Kyle’s Emergency Room 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 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 Tales from Northumberland with Robson Green 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Davina McCall: Life at the Extreme 23:00 ITV News at Eleven 23:30 ITV News 23:45 The Agenda 24:25 The Jonathan Ross Show

CHANNEL 4

07:00 Countdown 07:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Car SOS 12:00 Shipping Wars UK 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 14:10 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 15:10 Deal or No Deal 16:10 Countdown 17:00 A New Life in the Sun 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Dispatches 21:30 Food Unwrapped 22:00 Royal Navy School 23:00 Fresh Meat 23:50 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 24:55 24 Hours in A&E

CHANNEL 5

07:00 Children 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 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: New Orleans 16:15 Mother Betrayed 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Weather Terror: Brits in Peril 21:00 Police Interceptors 22:00 The X-Files 23:00 Gotham 23:55 NCIS 24:55 NCIS

itv2

07:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Dinner Date 08:10 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:00 Coronation Street 10:35 Catchphrase 11:15 Dinner Date 12:15 Royal Pains 13:10 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:15 Coronation Street 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:40 Judge Rinder 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 Bordertown 23:00 Family Guy 23:30 American Dad! 24:00 American Dad! 24:30 The Cleveland Show

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 23:00 24:05 24:35

Made in Chelsea Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement New Girl 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 New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers Rude Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

tuesday 15th March BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Countryside 999 12:45 Caught Red Handed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two 14:30 BBC Regional News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 WPC 56 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 The TV That Made Me 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Seven 19:30 BBC Regional News and Weather 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 Happy Valley 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:45 The Estate We’re In 24:45 Shop Well... For Less?

BBC2

07:15 Heir Hunters 08:00 Countryside 999 08:45 Caught Red Handed 09:15 Emergency Rescue Down Under 09:45 Great British Railway Journeys 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 The Super League Show 14:45 Coast 15:00 Who Do You Think You Are? 16:00 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 16:55 Mountain 17:55 Terry and Mason’s Great Food Trip 18:25 Bargain Hunt 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Too Much TV 20:00 This Farming Life 21:00 Mary Berry’s Easter Feast 22:00 Inside Obama’s White House 23:00 Scrappers 23:30 Newsnight 24:10 Weather 24:15 Miss Transgender: Britain’s New Beauty Queens

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 Jeremy Kyle’s Emergency Room 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 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 The Inspectors Are Coming 21:00 It’s Not Rocket Science 22:00 Speeding Wars 23:00 ITV News at Eleven 23:30 ITV News 23:40 Premiership Rugby Union 24:40 Davina McCall: Life at the Extreme

CHANNEL 4

07:00 Countdown 07:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 The Morning Line 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Car SOS 12:00 Shipping Wars UK 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Food Unwrapped 13:35 Channel 4 Racing 17:30 Three in a Bed 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 22:00 First Dates 23:00 Gogglebox 24:05 Very British Problems

CHANNEL 5

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 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 After All These Years 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Police Interceptors 21:00 Britain’s Horror Homes 22:00 Benefits by the Sea: Jaywick 23:00 The Best of Bad TV 24:00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us in Vegas 24:55 On Benefits & Proud

itv2

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 23:00 23:50 24:55

Made in Chelsea Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement New Girl 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 New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Aliens Virtually Famous Tattoo Fixers The Big Bang Theory

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

wednesday 16th March BBC1

BBC2

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Countryside 999 12:45 Caught Red Handed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 WPC 56 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 The TV That Made Me 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Seven 19:30 BBC Regional News and Weather 20:00 The One Show 21:00 Shop Well... For Less? 22:00 Famous, Rich and Homeless 23:00 BBC News at Eleven 23:30 BBC Regional News 23:45 The Richard Dimbleby Lecture 24:30 Pompeii: New Secrets Revealed with Mary Beard

07:15 Heir Hunters 08:00 Countryside 999 08:45 Caught Red Handed 09:15 Emergency Rescue Down Under 09:45 Great British Menu 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 12:30 The Budget 16:45 Britain’s Lost Routes with Griff Rhys Jones 17:45 Terry and Mason’s Great Food Trip 18:15 Bargain Hunt 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Too Much TV 20:00 This Farming Life 21:00 Horizon 22:00 Brendan O’Carroll: My Family at War 23:00 Live From the BBC 23:30 Newsnight 24:10 Weather 24:15 Inside Obama’s White House

ITV1 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:15 ITV News 14:55 ITV News 15:00 Jeremy Kyle’s Emergency Room 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 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 Big Star’s Little Star 22:00 Grantchester 23:00 ITV News at Eleven 23:30 ITV News 23:45 UEFA Champions League Highlights 24:50 Bear Grylls: Mission Survive

CHANNEL 4 07:20 How I Met Your Mother 07:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 The Morning Line 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Car SOS 12:00 Shipping Wars UK 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Food Unwrapped 13:35 Channel 4 Racing 17:30 Three in a Bed 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Scruffts: Britain’s Favourite Dog 22:00 24 Hours in A&E 23:00 Raised by Wolves 23:35 How to Get a Council House 24:35 My Big Fat Asian Wedding

CHANNEL 5

itv2

07:00 Childrens TV 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 Trauma Doctors 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles 16:15 Damaged 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 21:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 22:00 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 23:00 Person of Interest 24:00 Person of Interest 24:55 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

07:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Dinner Date 08:10 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 You’ve Been Framed! 10:35 Catchphrase 11:15 Dinner Date 12:15 Royal Pains 13:10 Emmerdale 13:45 You’ve Been Framed! 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:40 Judge Rinder 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 Fast and the Furious 24:10 Family Guy 24:40 Family Guy

07:00 07:45 08:35 09:05 10:00 11:00 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

Made in Chelsea Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement New Girl 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 New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The 100 Gogglebox The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

Thursday 17th March BBC1 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Countryside 999 12:45 Caught Red Handed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 WPC 56 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 The TV That Made Me 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Seven 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Room 101 21:30 EastEnders 22:00 Jo Brand’s Hell of a Walk for Sport Relief 23:00 BBC News at Eleven 23:30 BBC Regional News and weather 23:45 Question Time 24:45 This Week

BBC2 07:15 Heir Hunters 08:00 Countryside 999 08:45 Caught Red Handed 09:15 The Great Interior Design Challenge 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 The Chef’s Protege 14:30 Portillo’s State Secrets 15:00 Who Do You Think You Are? 16:00 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 16:55 Britain’s Lost Routes with Griff Rhys Jones 17:50 Terry and Mason’s Great Food Trip 18:20 Bargain Hunt 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Too Much TV

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 Jeremy Kyle’s Emergency Room 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 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 Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 The Cruise 22:00 Bear Grylls: Mission Survive 23:00 ITV News at Eleven 23:30 ITV News 23:40 UEFA Europa League Highlights 24:55 Speeding Wars

CHANNEL 4 07:20 How I Met Your Mother 07:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 The Morning Line 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Car SOS 12:00 Shipping Wars UK 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Food Unwrapped 13:35 Channel 4 Racing 17:30 Three in a Bed 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Ugly House to Lovely House with George Clarke 22:00 Speed with Guy Martin 23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 24:05 Tattoo Fixers

CHANNEL 5

itv2

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 Britain’s Horror Homes 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Nightmare 911 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild UK 21:00 The Secret Life of the Family 22:00 Trauma Doctors 23:00 Britain’s Worst Crimes 24:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away

07:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Dinner Date 08:10 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:35 Catchphrase 11:15 Dinner Date 12:15 Royal Pains 13:10 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:15 You’ve Been Framed! 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:40 Judge Rinder 16:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:55 Take Me Out 19:45 The Hot Desk 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Scorpion 23:00 Celebrity Juice 24:00 @elevenish 24:30 Family Guy

07:00 07:45 08:35 09:05 10:00 11:00 12:00 14:00 15:00 15:35 16:05 16:35 17:05 17:35 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00 23:35 24:10 24:35

Made in Chelsea Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement New Girl Baby Daddy Charmed How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

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Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

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Beatles Band Bus Bonanza

by PATRICIA THOMPSON THE LIVERPOOL Band Show at Los Rosales on Saturday March 12th has already set hearts a fluttering, with people coming from miles around to get a dose of their favourite Beatles Tribute Band. The Fab 4 are all Spanish, but sing all the well known Mersey hits in perfect English. They have a reputation as the best in

Europe and frequently play at the Cavern in Liverpool. With this being their only show at the venue this year, tickets have been selling fast. Beatles fans will be giving some “Help” to the charity Help at Home Costa Blanca, who are on a mission to raise money for a much-needed bus for the Orihuela Costa area. The “Ticket to Ride” will cost in the region of 37,000€ and will be used to

Volunteers wanted for the Night of the Museums

ONCE AGAIN, The Implica2 programme (committed young people in Cartagena) of the Youth Council of Cartagena in making its annual call for volunteers to participate in the Night of the Museums of Cartagena, on May 21st.

transport those who are disabled or have long term illnesses. The idea is to give those suffering from Parkinson’s, Motor Neurone and Huntington’s diseases a chance to not only have transport to vital hospital and doctors’ appointments, but also to enjoy social events. The bus will also be available for the Red Cross, Royal British Legion and Caritas. Volunteers are urgently needed to visit

lonely and ill people in the area or even just to have a cup of coffee with them. Please visit www.helpathomecb.org. Tickets are 15€ including a 2 course meal and are available, while stocks last, from Restaurante Los Rosales, CV895 Guardamar, Cards ‘n More La Marina, The Card Place Benimar, The Hire Centre San Luis, and The Post Box Doña Pepa, or call 697 50 19 92, www.lrshows.com.

Las Salinas Winter petanca league

THE LEAGUE is now finished, apart from the cup and plate finals, and the 6th division has 1 more match to play. In Division 1, Amigos Belgas 1 came first, closely followed by Los Bandidos, with Rocajuna finishing in 3rd place. In the 2nd division, Blagul 1 comfortably took 1st place. In 2nd place, Amigos Belgas 2 just pipped Lakeside Mosquitos, who finished 3rd. In division 3, Pumas finished in first place, with Amigos Belgas 3 taking 2nd spot. In 3rd place came El Mirador Kestrels. Division 4 winners were Dominos McCoys, followed by Guardamar in 2nd place. 3rd place went to San Miguel Tigers. In division 5 Rocajuna Lions take top spot, followed by Blagul 2. 3rd place went to Falcons. On a lighter note, congratulations go to to Ronnie Elliot the captain of Falcons, on his engagement to Jeanette Mapson of the Pumas. In division 6, with 1 week to go, Dominos Phoenix have already secured 1st place. The league held its mixed doubles competition on 28th February and 76 people attended. The winners were George and Lulu, from Rocajuna. The presentation dinner will be held at Asturias restaurant on the 8th April when all the medals and cups will be presented. Thanks go to all the league’s sponsors, Casas Manuel, Redital Orange Phone and Dominos Bar.

People wishing to participate may choose between presenting individual museum exhibits, being route guides, or helping to provide information and logistical support for the various activities that take place throughout the day. Preparation and development of the activities takes between 25 hours maximum and 10 hours minimum time. Volunteers will get a free pass, for themselves and a companion, to all museums and archaeological sites in the city, valid for the entire month of June. Additionally, students at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT), and ISEN, can benefit from ECTS. Those interested in participating as volunteers for The Night of the Museums can pre-register by sending their name and contact number, by email, to implica2enlanoche2016@gmail.com. Each year, the Implica2 Programme organises dozens of volunteers for the Night of Museums, who present the most outstanding museum items, and tell visitors about the ongoing work of the museum service.

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

life&leisure #Spanish

Basic Spanish for everyday needs by Jane Cronin

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Expressions with “soler” When people start learning Spanish they often assume that every word in English has an exact equivalent in Spanish.

Although this assumption is very quickly dispelled, it always takes us longer to remember words and phrases when we cannot translate them directly back into our own language. It is also a lot harder to explain their meaning. We are going to spend a few articles looking at individual words in Spanish that do not have a direct translation in English. Our first example is the verb “soler”. As we do not have a direct equivalent in English, we have to use several words to explain what it means, and the nearest equivalent is: “to be in the habit of”. Very often when translating the word in the present tense we substitute it for “usually”. However, this can be confusing as “soler” is a verb and “usually” is an adverb. So, how do we use this wonderful word? Well in the present tense “soler” is a root-changing verb, so the six forms of the conjugation are: “suelo, sueles, suele, solemos, soléis, suelen”. This is then followed by the infinitive of another verb. So, for example, we say things like “Suelo leer antes de dormir” – (I am in the habit of reading before sleeping), or in other words “I usually read before I go to sleep). Here’s another example “solemos salir los sábados” (we are in the habit of – that is,

we usually – go out on Saturdays). This use of “soler” plus the infinitive is a very common way of expressing the idea of “usually”. There is also an adverb that means “usually” which is “normalmente” which gives us an alternative. Therefore, if I want to say “I usually watch TV in the evening”, I can say “Normalmente veo la tele por la tarde” or “Suelo ver la tele por la tarde”. The difference between these two is minimal and hard to explain. To all intents and purposes they mean exactly the same thing. Like all verbs, “soler” can be used in other tenses, although we have to use a bit of common sense to realize that it is more likely to occur in some tenses than in others. Most common of all is the past continuous tense: “solía”. If I say “Solía nadar todos los días” I am saying: “I was in the habit of swimming every day”. The most common way of expressing this idea in English is with the expression “used to” - “I used to swim every day”. Now there is another way of saying this is Spanish! As well as “Solía nadar todos los días”, we could say “nadaba todos los días” (I swam, or I used to swim, every day). What is the difference? In reality very little indeed. We are in the realms of “finer points”. The sentence with “solía” perhaps empha-

sizes more distance in time and contrast with the present, but really the difference is minimal and certainly both can be translated in the same way. As you can see, I’m already running into difficulties explaining a word which does not have a direct equivalent in English. To sum up, there are two paths we can take when understanding expressions like “solía nadar” and “suelo leer” in English. We can either translate them literally and clumsily: (“I was in the habit of swimming” “I am in the habit of reading”) or find the nearest equivalent in English, (“I used to swim”, “I usually read”) on the understanding that the nearest equivalent in English may already have another alternative in Spanish (Nadaba, “normalmente leo”). Well, whoever said that learning Spanish was a straightforward affair? I’ve got a really nice word for next week which I will do my best not to complicate, though I’m afraid I can’t promise. See you then.

Crossword solutions for last week Cryptic solutions Across: 7 Railway ticket; 8 Pressman; 9 Oils; 10 Candid; 12 Inland; 14 Vessel; 16 Glance; 18 Spur; 20 Venetian; 22 Prefer a charge. Down: 1 Marriage; 2 Closed; 3 Farm; 4 Stunning; 5 School; 6 Well; 11 Delivery; 13 No change; 15 Strife; 17 Astray; 19 Part; 21 Nice. Quick solutions Across: 7 Make nothing of; 8 Converse; 9 Rare; 10 Ransom; 12 Employ; 14 Barren; 16 Yelled; 18 Deaf; 20 Unstable; 22 Consolidation. Down: 1 Panorama; 2 Serves; 3 Poor; 4 Thievery; 5 Unwrap; 6 Sour; 11 Manfully; 13 Overlook; 15 Refuse; 17 Lean-to; 19 Eros; 21 Side.

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Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

life&leisure #architects

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How much does it cost to build a house in Spain? (Final part) To proceed with last week article on the costs of materials and labour involve in building a house in Spain, this week we will provide a break down of all prices entailed in that activity. Let me say however that the prices made available here will varied depending on the need and personal circumstances of the suppliers and contractor employed, so please view these prices as a guide only and not as an exact bill of quantities. I have to say however, that I have performed a complete measurement of all items required to build a typical house as described below, so although it is intended to be used as a guide the work has been done professionally and accurately. Let us first imagine a particular type of house so that the theoretical house can be measured and quantified. Let us firs give answers to the questions presented on last week article. So, we are dealing here with a typical Spanish country home construction, built to comply with all legal regulations, especially with those dealing with energy savings. This hypothetical house is erected on one floor within a building plot 300m2 in size, with all services connected to the plot. To be more exact, below we have provided a description of the different aspects taken

into account to produce the costs. As I mentioned before, a complete bill of quantities have been produced for this article, together with all the costs involved in the construction of this house. Please let me know if any reader has any queries on any aspect of the prices or if any reader needs a more accurate breakdown of costs. Type of construction: Let us suppose that we have an individual house and not an apartment etc. General Market situation: In recession. Access to site: Easy. Site topography: Almost on a horizontal plane. Exact location of site: Jacarilla: (Alicante) House shape: Rectangular shape, bungalow type. Number of bedrooms and bathrooms: Two bedrooms, one bath room and one guest’s W.C. Finishes: To choose from high quality, average and basic finishes we have opted for average finishes. Type of soil for foundation excavation: Let us say, compacted sand. Type of structure: Reinforced concrete frame with concrete slabs. Installation services: Let us installed all central heating pipes but no main boiler or radiators, this is normally done in Spain as most pipes are recessed in the walls but we do not want to spend money on boilers or radiators at

this stage but we may do it in the near future without having to spoil wall finishes. We do have however up to 70% of all our sanitary hot water heating from thermal solar panels, needed by law now days. No gas installation, we will use the old butane gas bottle. Type of façade construction: Cavity brick wall with thermal insulation, double glazed aluminium windows and our walls are rendered out side and plastered internally. Type of roofs: Let us say we have a mixed roof with a portion with double pitched roof finished off with round Roman tiles and another portion of flat roof to be used as a solarium. Finishes: Floors and bathrooms and kitchen walls are covered with ceramic tiles. With these elements decided on, we are able to provide an estimate of the total cost of construction and this cost should be pretty accurately within the standard local market price. Let us see the prices divided in main sections. 1 Plot preparation and removal of top soil etc: 2.869,30 € 2 Foundations: 4.908,81 € 3 Structure: 21.619,00 € 4 Façades: 18.432,99 € 5 Internal Partitions: 9.693,01 € 6 Installations and services: 5.306,92 € 7 Roofs: 6.336,29 € 8 Finishes: 14.472,70 € 9 Equipment for bathrooms and kitchen:

4.676,09 10 Plot finishing off, fencing etc (Plot size 300m2.) 19.949,65 € 11 Quality control and site testing of materials: 723,90 € 12 Safety and health at work including provisional toilets and showers for workers, helmets etc: 12.183,48 € Subtotal of Material and labours cost: 131.172,27 € Contractors Overheads approx.12%: 15.740,67 € Contractors profit approx. 8%: 10.493,78 € Sub Total: 157.406,72 € VAT 8%: 12.592,54 € Total: 169.999,26 There are other costs that should be added to the cost of this construction such as architects fees, legal licences, etc but that we will require another article to quantify more exactly and carefully these extra expenses. Expenses that when they are not known and are discovered after one has embarked oneself into the construction of a house could turn out to be a nasty experience. Please note that these costs are based on a design which is not shown here for obvious reason. Different designs may vary the costs.

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

life&leisure #Food

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Marinated chicken kebabs

THESE SPICY kebabs are ideal on their own with a fresh salad or as part of a choice of barbecued meats. They are best prepared in advance and left to stand for at least an hour before cooking.

• 350g skinless chicken meat, cut into cubes • 1 tbls tomato ketchup • A small piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated (or 1 tsp powdered ginger) • 1 tsp mild paprika • The grated rind and juice of an orange • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 1 tbls olive oil

1. Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl then stir in the chicken pieces. Set aside for at least an hour. 2. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers then grill or barbecue until the chicken is well browned on the outside and cooked through in the middle. Serves 2 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10-15 minutes

Tip If you are using bamboo skewers, soak them in water beforehand to stop them from burning on the barbecue. Don’t cram too many pieces of chicken on each skewer. Leave a little space between each piece and this will help them brown and cook evenly.

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Massage for those living with cancer by Laura Gregory IT’S A sad fact of life that cancer touches most of us in some way during our lives. Whether being a cancer patient, or a partner, family member, loved one or friend. I’m no different. My sister was diagnosed with cancer of the colon 2 years ago and my father has leukaemia. My calling in life is as a beauty therapist. I trained at the Cambridge School of Beauty Therapy and am a fully qualified Therapist with Cidesco, Cibtac and Itec qualifications. I have always been interested in the holistic approach within beauty, especially massage. I had heard that therapists were giving massage to cancer patients and actually doing more harm than good. I knew that Cancer was

a Contraindication (an indication that a therapy may do harm) and started to look in to this further, thereby discovering that now there are actual courses for Oncology massage. I learned that Oncology massage is a contraindication only IF the therapist has not been trained in Oncology Massage. I was delighted to seize this wonderful opportunity as the therapist is “Somebody who doesn’t takes but gives” making the sufferer feel more like a person less like a patient, sentiments I totally agree with. The training has taught me many things. Firstly, a very thorough consultation has to take place before a treatment can take place. Secondly, the massage is adapted in many ways – every cancer patient has different reactions to the treatment they are undergoing (2 people being treated for Colon cancer will react very differently even if taking some medication etc.). Also surgery and location of a tumour affects how the person can be massaged. Thus any massage is unique to that person’s needs. The benefits are both physical and emotional and include: Increases Relaxation Decreases oedema and lymphedema Improves sleep Decreases symptoms related to chemo and radiation, such as fatigue nausea, diarrhoea and loss of appetite Decreases anxiety and depression The Oils used can help with scarring after surgery

This isn’t some theoretical list, I should know – I have massaged my father and have seen first hand the relief he has shown – even his consultant at Denia Hospital is happy at this complimentary therapy. I am available for oncology massages at Blush Beauty Salon in Alcalali and have agreed with Teresa (the owner) to offer oncology massages to anyone living with cancer, it is also for people who have a history of cancer, this is because they may have had lymph nodes removed. I am also at Blush on Tuesday/Thursday and the contact telephone number is 966 482 106 but appointments for other days can be made! I am also now working at MABS in Benidorm every Wednesday 10am till 2pm. If you’d like to find out more, go on the Macmillan Cancer website they have a section about massage and its benefits. http://www.macmillan. org.uk/information-and-support/ coping/complementary-therapies/ complementary-therapies-explained/ massage-therapies.html#95429 For more information call Laura on 603 668 161 or email info@lauragregorymassage.com

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

life&leisure #charity

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MABS new drop-in centre LAST TUESDAY MABS Murcia Mar Menor opened their brand new cancer centre, as Beverley Reed welcomed the first client for complementary treatment. The new drop-in centre is open Mondays to Fridays, between 10am and 2pm, for a coffee and a chat, in confidence, about any cancer-related issues. It will also offer on-going complementary treatments, such as massage, to cancer patients, and will be home to the ‘care & share’ meetings for anyone affected by cancer. The phone number is 868 17 10 35 and a volunteer will always take the time to chat with you. It is in the centre of San Javier, just round the corner from the old charity shop, which is moving later this month. The centre and shop will then be next to each other, on one level. If you would like to volunteer just a few hours a week to MABS, please contact Sylvia on 634 30 60 35. For more information about MABS fundraising events, ‘like’ their Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/mabsmurciamarmenor/.

New food bank helping more

THE NEW headquarters of Caritas, which supplies food for the needy, has distributed 24 tons of food since opening in October. Caritas has been able to support 130 families from its new facilities in Torrevieja, not only with food supplies, but also training courses to help them find employment. Caritas Spain is the Catholic Church’s official organization in Spain for charity and social relief, being registered by the Ministry of Justice in 1981. Most of the funding for the supplies comes from the European Social Fund, although, as the demand for products such as milk, eggs and personal hygiene items exceeds what they have in stock, Caritas provides additional finance for such items. Over forty volunteers, linked to the church, help ensure that the food distribution runs smoothly, as families, regardless of their nationality or religion, are welcomed with open arms, only having to show that their circumstances fit the criteria for monthly food deliveries and help with clothing. The Church of the Sacred Heart invested 130,000,€ in the new premises, which include showers, washing machines and toilets for the homeless to use. Pedro Crespo Ciscar, the church’s priest, said “the new facilities enable us to offer more personalised and humane care to those seeking help.” With over fifty homeless people living on the streets of Torrevieja, the church is working closely with the local police to resolve how to house such numbers, not only in their facilities but in others in the area.

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

life&leisure #motoring

Tim Saunders Independent unbiased car reviewer

Mitsubishi Outlander IT IS interesting to see how technology falls down through the ranks. When I road tested the Rolls Royce Ghost a few years ago it shared a unique piece of technology with Volvo.

That was intelligent cruise control that kept the vehicle at a safe distance from the car in front, automatically braking and accelerating as required. Over time more and more manufacturers have included this bit of kit in their models. The latest one is Mitsubishi with its Outlander. The 2.2-litre diesel that I test uses this to great effect when we are on the motorway to London. I find the cruise control on this 4x4 one of the easiest to operate and the automatic gearbox with manual mode adds to making my life easier on what can be a rather dull commute to the city. It is also good to see the traditional handbrake, which I do prefer over the new fancy electric ones because it gives more control to the driver. As we go on a Sunday we do not need to worry about the congestion charge and it is a great opportunity for Caroline and her parents to visit Uncle Harry who lives in St Johns Wood, my favourite part of London because it is so homely and welcoming. The Outlander incorporates two seats (which form a third row) that neatly fold into the boot when not required. These are fine for our two little daughters Harriett (4) and Heidi (2) and easily accommodate their child seats. Space is a bit tight for the adult fitting the children in their seats and after a bit of contortion they are able to jump down from the vehicle. When these are in use boot space is minimal but there is still room for a few bags, which is useful. “It’s a comfortable ride,” says Lin, Caroline’s mum. “There’s plenty of leg space in the middle and more than in other similar vehicles.” I tend to agree and the seats are pretty supportive, too. When we overtake other 4x4s it becomes clear that the Outlander is not as high off the ground as a Land Rover Discovery, for instance. I’m not complaining about this because sometimes 4x4s can feel too high, which can make some passengers feel uneasy. The ride height is just right for us and because the driver’s seat is electrically adjustable and heated, combined with the fact that the steering column moves forward, back and up and down, this ensures that a fairly perfect driving position can be achieved. It is easy for the driver to rest an arm on the side of the door while driving and if it was better padded this would be more comfortable. It’s not a good habit to get into though and I should stick to the 10 to 2 position on the steering wheel. But long journeys can affect driving habits. When accelerating there is a bit too much of a rattle from the diesel unit for my liking but it is responsive and seems to be pretty efficient, travelling 100 miles or so on one bar of fuel. The test model is finished in black with blacked out rear windows, giving it oodles of street-cred. I also like the distinctive alloy wheels. In my opinion the side profile is its best angle while the front just doesn’t gel for me. I think I’d prefer a bit of a chrome grille or something just to break up the bonnet from the bumper. A neat touch, shared with other luxury vehicles like Range Rover and Rolls Royce, is the electrically operated boot, which shuts itself. This is all very well but I find it takes too long, especially when it is raining hard. You just want to be able to shut the boot quickly and make a dash for it. Unfortunately, the Outlander is home to another disappointing satellite navigation system that does not recognise the village of Tadley in Hampshire. Not a problem if you don’t need to visit but if you do, like us, we have to stop and ask a local. We usually always leave home with a map but I thought we could rely on this system. “Does it have a Points of Interest function?” he asks. I search and find that it does. “Put the Queens College Arms in and it should know that.” Thank goodness it does and so we get to our destination. You don’t expect to have to stop to ask when you have a sat nav. There’s also an electric tilt/slide glass sunroof, which is good to see because not everyone wants to rely on the air conditioning. Watch the videos at www.testdrives.biz

FACTS AT A GLANCE

2004 onwards Outlander 2.2 DI-D GX4s Automatic Diesel New price: £33,999 Engine: 2.2 diesel Top speed: 124 0-60mph: 11.7secs Power: 148bhp Economy: 50mpg

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

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Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

life&leisure #sports

Phoenix Host International Cricket Tournament

THE INTER-SCHOOLS cricket tournament, organised by Neil Brook, on behalf of Cricket España, and hosted by Phoenix International School at CDM, Orihuela Costa, was attended by El Limonar International School, Murcia; Laude Newton College, Elche; Kings College, Murcia and Phoenix International School. This was the first time that these four schools had been brought together and students were impeccably well behaved, demonstrating a true sporting attitude, and showing themselves to be a credit to their schools. Visiting students from Norlington School for Boys, who had made the trip over to the Costa Blanca, courtesy of Essex County Cricket Club, were on hand to keep score and act as umpires, as the games commenced, thus enhancing their

own coaching and leadership skills. It soon became apparent just how evenly matched the teams were with some outstanding cricketing skills being demonstrated by some extremely talented individuals. Spectators were treated to some truly inspirational cricket and found themselves on the edge of their seats waiting to hear the results. In the end, each school had something to celebrate. Kings College Murcia won the coveted primary trophy, beating Phoenix International School by only a very small margin; Kings College was also gracious in victory for the boys’ secondary team, narrowly snatching the trophy from El Limonar International School, Murcia and, finally, Phoenix International School were just pipped at the post by Laude Newton College who raised the trophy for the girls’ team. Every player should feel extremely proud of themselves

for creating such an exciting atmosphere and for making this a day to remember. Once all the trophies had been presented, Keith Healey, Director at Phoenix International School, was proud to present a hand-engraved memento to the Deputy Head of Norlington School for Boys, Paul Hobbs, who was delighted to say a few words on behalf of his school. Students from Phoenix International School and Norlington School for Boys rounded off the day in style with an impromptu friendly football match. Congratulations to Neil Brook and Cricket España, Essex County Cricket Club, Norlington School for Boys, El Limonar International School, Murcia; Laude Newton College; Kings College, Murcia and Phoenix International School for making the event a huge success.

Murcia Rugby

LAST SATURDAY, Cartagena played host in the latest round of the under 16’s Murcia rugby. Teams, from Torrevieja, Murcia, Totana, Lorca and, of course, Cartagena, played in various age groups from 6-16 years. These competitions take place over a full day, in a format similar to 7’s. In all, the well trained young teams played a total of no less than 31 games. Cartagena ended up with most of the spoils, being champions in 3 out of the 4 age categories. Some of these young players are definitely stars of the future and, who knows, one of them just might turn out to be the next Jonny Wilkinson, or Dylan Hartley. All the teams need more players of all ages, so what are you waiting for? If you want to get involved, or just to find out more about Spanish rugby, young or old, male or female, call Peter on 660 17 03 55.

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Formula 1, 2016 season changes

LOVE IT or loathe it, the greatest car chase is about to return to our screens. With pit talk already centred around how fast Mercedes are, and their predicted dominance of the coming season, the Australian GP will kick off the season as always from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th March. With some major rule changes planned for next year, there are only minor tweaks to the regulations for 2016. Exhaust layout - to improve engine noise, teams must now use separate exhaust pipes for the turbine and wastegate, rather than the single exhaust used in 2015. The rules allow for the option of using a twinpipe for the wastegate, though any exit must not be more than 100mm from the main pipe. Power unit allowance - with the number of championship rounds increasing from 19 to 21 this year, the number of power units each driver is allowed to use over the course of the season has increased from four to five. Consequently, grid penalties will only kick in when each driver uses a sixth of any one of the six disparate power unit elements. Power unit development - Each manufacturer will be allowed 32 power unit tokens for in-season development. They may use these at their discretion. Additionally, whereas, previously, no manufacturer could supply more than one specification of power unit, engines homologated in previous seasons may now be re-homologated for use in 2016.

Cockpit safety - the head protection structures either side of the cockpit are now 20mm higher than before and able to resist a compression load of 50N per 30 seconds. Tyres - To encourage variation between race strategies, Pirelli are now making three, rather than two, of their five dryweather tyre compounds (including the new purple-marked ultrasoft) available at each event. The Italian company will allocate two sets of tyres for the race (only one of which must be used) and one set which can only be used in Q3 (the softest of the chosen three compounds). Each driver will then be able to choose 10 further sets of tyres from the three compounds to take their weekend allocation to 13. Virtual Safety Car - The Virtual Safety Car (VSC) may now be used in practice sessions as well as races, in order to reduce stoppage times, while DRS will now be reenabled immediately after a VSC period. Accident analysis - For the purpose of accident analysis, each car must be fitted with a high speed camera, and each driver must wear in-ear accelerometers at each event and all tests which are attended by more than one team. Testing - The number of pre-season tests has been slashed from three to two, meaning that the teams may participate in 8 days of track running, before the start of the new season, rather than the 12 days they had in 2015.

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Full/part loads. Parcels, flat packs, luggage, door to door service, short/long term storage. Competitive rates, PETS CARRIED WITH CARE.

965 696 750 | 0044 (0) 744 791 8589 chrisyounge73979@aol.com

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

DOG SITTING HOME FROM HOME Secure garden,Costa Blanca North 637 160 545 K9, PET ONLY TRANSPORTATION We only use fully fitted out ex police vehicles to transport your pet. DEFRA Registered, Fully legal.Specialist in Animal only Transportation. Owners welcome to travel with there pets k9transportation@hotmail. com UK: (00)442380 668 000 SPAIN: 671 797 151 PET TRAVEL UK Family pet transporters Spain/UK. Travel with your pets for free. All air conditioned vehicles (no vans) www.pettraveluk.co.uk. Removals also arranged in other vehicles. Tel UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960130537

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - COSTA BLANCA Confidential Helpline, South 625 912 078, North 648 169 045. www.aa-costablanca.org

GOLD WANTED English Jeweller wishes to buy broken or unwanted Gold and Silver jewellery & coins for cash. Call for an appointment. Peter (7 days) 664 890 990. Member of the Nat. ASSN of Goldsmiths

HUSTLER 30 Recent recon, 15 HP Volvo penta, Full covers 10,000â&#x201A;Ź 655 273 568

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Own your own lingerie, clothing and swimwear boutique. Prices from 10,000 Euros including stock and shop fittings. Full help and support given throughout. Established company with over 10 years trading in Spain. Call Peter on 660 170 355 without obligation.

A1 SPECIALIST CLEANING Carpets, Upholstery, 15 years experience 965 058 177 / 697 511 071 marc@barnaclebills. co.uk www.britishbusinesspageinspain.es

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

LA BAMBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Ballroom Modern / Latin / Argentine Tango / Sequence Dancing Los Rosales Restaurant, Guardamar CV895 [near Lemon Tree Sunday Market] Monday - SOCIAL DANCE 8.30pm - 10.30pm [SEQUENCE CLASS 7.30pm - 8.30pm] Friday - SOCIAL DANCE 7.30pm - 10.30pm Wednesday - New Beginners Class [new beginners starting Wednesday 13th January 2016] 2pm -3pm Intermediate Class 3pm - 4pm Intermediate Plus Class 4pm - 5pm Andrea Murphy [0034] 616 478 157 TAPPY TOES DANCE CLASS FOR BABIES from 18 months, at 4kwatro in Albir, 11am, call Louise on 655 781 068 for more information. LADIES DANCEFIT WITH L.A DANCE at 4kwatro in Albir, Mondays at 7.30pm, call Louise on 655 781 068 for more information

MR FIXIT FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, GENERAL & Appliance Repairs. No Callout Charge. 698 320 434

REPAIRS Washing machines, Dishwashers & Dryers. Also Boilers and any electrical problems. 24hours. Cheap prices Tel 604 273 387

PROPERTY SITTER NEAR CALPE suit retired active couple, light grounds maintenance in return for self contained accommodation within main property. References required e-mail rimmerhazel@gmail.com

GOLD WANTED English Jeweller wishes to buy broken or unwanted Gold and Silver jewellery & coins for cash. Call for an appointment. Peter (7 days) 664 890 990. Member of the Nat. ASSN of Goldsmiths

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

work guaranteed. British trained in the UK pool industry with over 18 years experience. 10 years served on the Costa Blanca. Torrevieja and surrounding areas including Costa Calida. Tlf: Pristine Pools on 966 774 199 or 678 080 500 www.pristineswimmingpools. com NO CALLOUT CHARGE. SEE MAIN ADVERT ON FRONT PAGE OF CLASSIFIEDS

BRAVO HILLS QUESADA 1 bedroom spacious apt, new kitchen and bathroom, large solarium, glazed in balcony with stunning views. 59,995 euros. Tel 865778653 LA COMETA III CALPE Detached villa, 800 sqm set in a tranquil area only 3km from the centre of Calpe.2 bedrooms, air conditioning.Garden and private swimming pool. Sold Fully furnished. WAS 300,000€ REDUCED TO 250,000€ Call: 965831250

MR FIXIT For all your electrical, Plumbing, General & Appliance & Boiler Repairs. No call out charge. 698 320 434

PROBLEMS WITH INSECTS? Cockroaches, woodworm, rats & mice. Call 604 270 676 All insects

POOL LEAK REPAIR SPECIALIST’S Pipe leaks pressure tested, detected and repaired. Structural leaks investigated and repaired. Professional, conscientious service to the highest standards. Refurbishments and upgrades undertaken. Replacement pumps, filters, salt systems, ph regulators and accessories supplied and installed. All

SPANISH MOVES Small removals and deliveries. Spain/UK Budget prices. Last minute jobs undertaken. www. spanishmoves.net. Pet transport also arranged in our air conditioned pet/people carriers. Telephone UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960130537

Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016

I BUY RECORDS LP´S SINGLES AND CD´s ANY STYLE, JAZZ, BLUES, POP, PUNK, ROCK, ETC... TOP CASH PAID. 622 750 117 RECORDS AND CDS WANTED Pop,Rock,Jazz,Blues.Top Cash Paid. 630 665 363

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Friday, March 11 - Thursday, March 17 2016