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Pilots spot children’s balloon at airport

LAIMS that two planes were involved in a near miss at Tenerife’s south airport proved way off the mark after it was revealed as a children’s balloon!

Hashish seizure shocks tourists in Los Cristianos

OLICE have revealed more details of what happened in Los Cristianos to produce scenes like this which shocked local residents and tourists alike. It was, they say, a drugs seizure with national implications because it seems traffickers have been using a new method to smuggle their wares into Spain involving Tenerife. These on-the-scene pictures were captured by photographer Gerard Zenou and clearly show the drama which unfolded at the port. A total of 1,753 kilograms of hashish was seized and nine people, between 18 and 35 years old and of Spanish and Moroccan nationalities, arrested. Police also confiscated a fishing boat, more than 13,000 euros in cash, mobile phones, four maritime GPS and a satellite phone. The Civil Guard says the network was dedicated to introducing hashish in fishing vessels from Morocco. The investigation began after police detected a criminal organisation based in

the south suspected of introducing large quantities of hashish using fishing boats, a new formula in the Canary Islands. To do this, they would go out to sea in the fishing boasts where they contacted the mother ship from Morocco in order to pick up their haul. “In this way, they tried to go unnoticed, since it is normal for a fishing boat to go out in search of fishing but strange for another type of boat,” said a police spokesman. It was also discovered that there was going to be a rendezvous about 30 miles from Los Cristianos between Tenerife and Gran Canaria between a fishing boat from La Palma and an inflatable. Police set up a watch so they could intercept them during the transfer of the drugs and were also able to arrest the leader of the organisation and his right-hand man who were in Los Abrigos and relaying

instructions from land. At one stage, the police realised the boat was going to change course so they intercepted and arrested seven people in the boat. The drugs were contained in 53 bales. Their homes were also searched. Police say they believe they have now dismantled the organisation. Those arrested face charges of drug trafficking and belonging to a criminal organisation.

Photos by Gerard Zenou

Two pilots at Tenerife’s south airport both reported seeing the colourful object floating in the sky as they either came in to land or were waiting to take off. The Spanish press initially reported that it was a drone and that at least one of the two planes had to take evasive action. The Civil Aviation Authority was said to be investigating the incident which was being classified as “serious”. The so-called drone was said to have come from the direction of the popular coastal resort of Golf del Sur which was at least correct. But a spokesman for the air navigation authority Enaire said the object reported by the crews was actually a children’s balloon and both pilots had been aware of this at the time of the sightings. “The reports were incorrect because it was a balloon as notified by the pilot to ENAIRE air traffic controllers. No plane suffered alterations in its landing that were carried out with normality and with all the security guarantees as always,” said a spokeswoman.

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Arona and Adeje still lead the way for British visitors

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REXIT” seems to have had no adverse effect on the south of Tenerife, for the time being at least.

Latest figures from the Cabildo show Arona and Adeje hosted 1.5 million Britons in 2016, 188,887 more than in 2015. The dependence of these two municipalities on the British market increased in 2016. For Adeje, the British account for 41.9 per cent of the total number of tourists. In the

case of Arona, that percentage rises to 48.6 per cent of the total. About half the visitors to both locations come from the United Kingdom. Adeje hosted in 2015 698,704 Britons. In 2016, that figure increased 13.9 per cent to reach 795,664, 96,960 more than the previous year. Arona hosted in 2015

662,796 tourists from the United Kingdom. Last year, that figure grew exactly the same as in the neighbouring municipality of Adeje, 13.9 per cent, which allowed to increase the total figure to 754,723, 91,927 more than in the year prior to Brexit. The municipalities of Adeje and Arona received in 2016 a total of 3,452,010 visitors, of whom almost 45 per cent were British. For the last eleven years, the

Brits have been the main market for both municipalities and this shows no sign of abating. However, tourism chiefs are still warning against complacency and say Tenerife must continue to renew its accommodation offer and offer associated services. The year 2016 was not good for national tourism in Adeje and Arona, which received almost 60,000 Spanish less than in 2015.

ANNUAL CEREMONY WALKER FINDS DEAD WOMAN

N investigaton is underway after the body of a woman was found on the coast of Los Silos.

Police said it was in an advanced state of decomposition so identification was not immediately possible. A person out walking found the body in the area of Garajao. A cross-check was being made against any woman reported missing on the island in the last few weeks.

Puerto honours its loyal visitors

WITNESS SPOTS GARAGE ROBBERY

UICK-THINKING by a witness led to the arrest of two men for robbery at a petrol station in the north of Tenerife.

The men thought they had got away with their crime after speeding off in a car. However, a member of the public took details of the vehicle, including its registration, and passed them on to the police. The two suspects, aged 22 and 28, were later arrested. Various items were found inside their car, including pliers, screwdrivers, gloves, sweatshirts and money.

STRONG WAVES INJURE TWO WOMEN

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WO women in their 70s needed medical treatment after strong waves got the better of them in a natural pool.

Both were enjoying the “Piscinas de Agaete” in Puerto de Las Nieves on Gran Canaria when they were swept to the side of the pool by the currents. One of the women, an Italian lady aged 70, suffered cuts and bruises of a less serious nature and symptoms of near drowning. She was transferred to hospital. The second woman, aged 75 and from the Ukraine, also sustained minor injuries. She was treated at a health centre.

S every year, the Centre of Initiatives and Tourism (CIT) of Puerto de la Cruz delivered a series of diplomas and gifts to regular tourists who choose this resort every year as their vacation destination. The ceremony was attended by the Mayor, L ope Afonso; Verónica Rodríguez, president of the CIT; Dimple Melwani, tourism councillor, directors of the CIT and directors of associated hotel establishments. Those honoured included families of different nationalities. Sixty-seven awards were presented in the categories of gold, silver and bronze, according to their numbers of stays: 35, 25 and 15 years respectively. Specifically, ten for the category gold, 17 silver and 40 bronze. Verónica Rodríguez thanked them all for choosing Puerto “to enjoy our climate, our people and ultimately,

the town” . She also expressed her gratitude and congratulations to all the directors and staff of the hotel establishments whose clients were honoured. The CIT has been working for 53 years to improve tourism in the municipality. Dimple Melwani emphasised the hospitality with which the inhabitants of Puerto de la Cruz treat visitors. The Mayor added: “Puerto de la Cruz has changed over time, but its values remain the same. A municipality, a city, a tourist destination is made great, to a large extent, by the people who make it possible and by those who visit it. “

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Santa Cruz Carnival attracts more tourists than ever before

ANTA Cruz went Caribbean for the 2017 Carnival and what a cocktail of fun it proved to be!

Festivities have now come to a close following weeks of entertainment which saw many highlights, including the two Carnivals of the Day, the Burial of the Sardine, the

election of the Gala Queen and the main Coso itself. Organisers say they are delighted with the way everything went and thoughts are already turning to 2018 when it is anticipated that the

ver y first event will be on January 12th. Santa Cruz city council estimated that around 50,000 people lined the streets to watch the Coso procession meander through the city and adjacent to the sea. The figure was down on previous years but this is being attributed to bad weather. However, there were noticeably more tourists than before, with an increase every year and more and more people choosing to stay in the north to coincide with the carnival. Hotels had a very high occupancy, sold out in some cases. Journalists also came from all over the world, such as the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Portugal or Poland, to provide international coverage. It’s estimated that the tourist spending in the city as a result of the carnival will hit the six million euro mark. Visitors included many of the passengers on the eleven cruise ships which called in during the duration of the carnival. “This figure reveals the growing economic impact of the sector in the city, while confirming the importance of marketing the party as a tourist product,” said the Mayor of Santa Cruz, José Manuel Bermúdez.

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Dramatic 24-hour rescue of paraglider after forest crashlanding

IREFIGHTERS from La Orotava and La Laguna were involved in a dramatic rescue which saw a paraglider stranded for almost 24 hours on a vertical rock in a dense forest.

The accident happened in an isolated area of the picturesque district known as La Corona in Los Realejos. The 112 emergency centre received an alert that the paraglider, who turned out to be a Polish man, had crashlanded but had become entangled in a tree alongside a steep rocky wall. This hampered the rescue operation which started with the call at 6pm. The emergency helicopter went to the area and realised the impossibility of the rescue by air. Because of this and the fact that it was getting dark, it was decided to land the helicopter on the football field at Los Realejos and pick up a firefighter to show him the scene. He was then dropped off in the area whilst other firefighters made their way to the difficult location. A spokesman for 112 explained that the firemen managed to get about 150 metres from the site of the accident through a pulley system. The paraglider had managed to untangle himself and they were able to speak to him and verify that he was okay and that he had clothes to shelter for the night. Because darkness arrived, it was decided to wait until dawn to complete the rescue but even then, efforts were hampered by bad weather and fog which meant abandoning the helicopter rescue descent several times. Eventually, however, two firefighters were winched down to the man and all three were successfully lifted to safety. It is understood the Polish man was not hurt.

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Students from Wingate School Passers-by catch achieve top results in outstanding pickpockets in Cambridge Learner Awards Playa de las Two learners from Wingate School have received prestigious awards from Cambridge Américas WALLET THEFT

WO men have been arrested for robbing tourists in Playa de Las Americas while diverting their attention with questions.

The pair, aged 30 and 34, were caught by local officers on patrol in the resort. Two tourists were walking along a street when they were approached with questions by the men in order to divert their attention. During this conversation, one of them stole a wallet from the trouser pocket of the owner, getting away with 540 euros. However, quick-thinking passersby saw what had happened and managed to restrain the two men until the police arrived. Police say this distraction technique is well-known as it takes the victim’s attention away from their belongings.

NTERNATIONAL Examination Board acknowledge their outstanding performance in the June 2015 and June 2016 examination series.

The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards programme celebrates the success of learners taking Cambridge examinations in over 40 countries around the world. Cambridge places learners at the centre of their

international education programmes and qualifications which are inspired by the best in educational thinking. The following learners at Wingate School received Outstanding Award Certificates for Top marks in Spain:

Krish Ramchandani achieved the Top mark in Spain for his AS Level Business Studies in June 2015 Olivia Dowling achieved Top mark in Spain for her AS Level English Language in June 2016 Mr Colin Macrae the Head of Wingate School said: “These awards recognised the talent, dedication and commitment of both learners and staff. We

are all very proud of Krish and Olivia but also of the achievements of all of our students”. Cambridge International Exam Board wrote: “It is extremely rewarding to congratulate Cambridge learners and teachers at Wingate School who have worked so hard to achieve tremendous success in Cambridge Internaional examinations”.

Residents battle house blaze

fire in a house in San Isidro saw a number of local people try to put it out before the arrival of the fire brigade.

The 112 emergency centre received a call about the incident in calle Princesa Dác and were told that the property had already been evacuated. Meantime, a number of people were using fire extinguishers to try and put it out. Firefighters extinguished the blaze which had started in the kitchen and ventilated the house, as well as the stairwell. Police also attended.

Puerto carnival breaks records with iconic high-heeled men’s race

HE annual Carnival in Puerto de la Cruz has been hailed an outstanding success as the main Coso attracted more than 35,000 people and the high-heeled race for men had a record turnout! Organisers say they are delighted with the way the festivities went, with the main

parade celebrating 107 years of history. This year’s theme was dedi-

cated to the circus and a huge percentage of the spectators turned out in fancy dress costume to cheer the floats and musical bands along the route. As usual, there were official

German visitors as a result of Puerto’s long twinning association with Düsseldorf. The 23rd edition of the men’s high heeled race proved one of the highlights and a

record-breaker with 445 runners and a crowd of almost 30,000 people. This is a unique and iconic event for Puerto in which men wear outrageous costumes

and don strange shoes with platform heels of more than eight centimetres in height to tackle a range of obstacles. A total of eleven prizes were awarded at the end of the race.

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“MORALLY UNSPEAKABLE”

Güímar calls on municipalities to unite against animal cruelty

ÜÍMAR has pledged to do all it can to stamp out animal cruelty and wants all the municipalities of the island to join in.

There was widespread shock recently when a major network running illegal dog fighting champìonships was discovered in Tenerife, including on a rural finca in the Guimar area. Arrests were made and more than 200 dogs seized which were being kept under appalling conditions. On February 27th, a meeting took place between the representatives of the Canaria Solidaria against Animal Cruelty Network, Abel Román and Domingo Chávez, and the Mayor of Güímar, Carmen Luisa Castro Dorta. In it, they exposed the seriousness of the current situation regarding animal abuse, seeking the joint coordination between the mayor and those responsible for the Canarian Network in the implementation of immediate measures against animal abuse. They consider that “mistreatment of animals, of any kind, simply for sporting recreation, such as hunting and cockfighting, is morally

unspeakable.” “Animal abuse, from the creation of unnecessary pain and stress, with due neglect of basic care, to their own murder, has been a major social problem, but, fortunately, there is growing awareness about the atrocious character of a public entertainment based on the mistreatment of a living being,” said the council in a statement. Nevertheless, the meeting in Guimar agreed that other aspects of animal cruelty, such as cockfighting, might not be so well-known and was the duty of the Canary Government to control because of its legality in some areas. Guimar council wants to see these fights eliminated and is calling for legislation and checks to make sure any dogs used in hunting are in good condition and that they should never be mistreated. It is also calling on the Canary Government to donate 50 per cent of its donations to animal research to alternative means rather than using animals in laboratories.

NATIONAL PROBLEM

Tenerife illegal dog fighting ring was just “tip of the iceberg”

HE raids by police on illegal dog fighting in Tenerife was just the tip of the iceberg, police have revealed.

It is believed to have been part of a much bigger international league and so far, 34 people have been arrested. The network, involving a huge illegal betting operation with millions of euros being staked, controlled “fights to the death” bouts throughout Spain, including in Madrid, Alicante, Murcia and Tenerife. Police recovered more than 230 dogs of all breeds, many of which were stolen in organised robberies and varied in size from Yorkshire terriers to bull mastifs. Their mutilated bodies were found thrown into ravines or stuffed into bags, whilst others which survived were kept in terrible condiitons in rural kennels and deliberately trained to be aggressive. One of the men arrested was known as “The Master” and is thought to have organised similar dog fights in the United Arab Emirates, Thailand and Mexico. Ten people alone were arrested in Tenerife, including a local policeman believed to be part of the network which had regional, national and international leagues. Police had raided a detached property in the early hours of the morning and initially arrested 20 suspects. More than 20 dogs were seized and taken away to vets or animal sanctuaries. In Alicante, raids on five properties saw the seizure of around 20,000 euros, two guns and 350 marijuana plants. Officers found at least 50 dead dogs. Dog fighting is said to be an “open secret” in Spain but anti-cruelty campaigners say it is time huge fines and prison sentences were imposed to act as a deterrent. “If a gang of illegal fights is disarticulated, the maximum penalty that can be imposed is the disqualification for one year to develop activities related to animals, or fines of about 54,000 euros. Ridiculous penalties for people who earn thousands of euros in every fight,” said a spokesman for the animal party PACMA. They say the dog fighting, involving a paying audience, was partly financed by drug trafficking. The animals themselves were given steroids to build their muscles. Animal groups say they are totally shocked by the brutality and the training regime of the dogs which begins when puppies are given rewards for showing aggression. When they are four months old, their “trainers” start to hit and beat them, once again encouraging the dogs to respond and defend themselves. “From that moment, when they are already psychologically devastated, they are locked in dark rooms for hours in order to disorient them. Then, dogs have lost any social notion, and are unable to relate healthily to other animals or people.” says PACMA. “These animals receive constant mistreatment and are brutally trained, with the sole aim of turning them into killing machines.” Police believe their raids have broken the network up and suspects arrested include the ringleaders. However, the operation remains open.

WOMAN HURT IN THREE-CAR CRASH

24-year-old woman was injured when three cars were involved in a crash on the TF-29 in Santa Cruz.

She was taken to hospital suffering from head, neck and lower limb trauma but medics said her condition was not serious. The accident happened at 9.10pm and caused major traffic jams.

GIRL IN HOUSE FIRE

five-year-old girl was one of three people taken to hospital following a house fire in Gran Canaria.

The 112 emergency centre said she suffered mild smoke inhalation as did a woman of an unknown age. The third person, a man, needed treatment for burns to his hands. The fire happened on the seventh floor of a building in the capital of Las Palmas.

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Worker Join in “Women on the falls from Beach” programme palm tree REGISTRATION OPEN

A Laguna has opened the registration period for the “Women on the Beach” programme until March 20th.

The project at Las Teresitas promotes healthy living habits, with physical exercise, integration and various activities of leisure and free time. Participants, as long as they make the relevant registration, can enjoy the round trip in a 55-seat bus to Santa Cruz, where they will develop physical activities, during two days a week, from 9.15am to 12.30pm. The activities will be in and out of the water and will have

the assistance of a Red Cross monitor. There will also be memory workshops, crafts and drawing. Councillor for Social Welfare, Flora Marrero said the programme brought great physical benefits and allowed women to meet new friends. Participants must be at least 55 years of age and lived in La Laguna for at least six months. More details are on www.aytolalaguna.es

worker had a lucky escape after he fell about 12ft whilst pruning a palm tree.

The incident happened in Vallehermoso on La Gomera and brought medics, police and the Civil Guard to the scene. He was taken to a local health centre for treatment to several injuries but these were not deemed life-threatening.

PARLIAMENTARY PLEA

“End these unbearable queues on the south motorway” Arona council urges

Science park taking shape in La Laguna MAJOR INNOVATION

ENERIFE Cabildo will finalise the works of the Science and Technology Park of Tenerife del Hogar Gomero this year.

The infrastructure, which involves an investment of 16.5 million euros, will house the Nanotec and IACtec buildings and the largest urban park in La Laguna. Cabildo president, Carlos Alonso, Tenerife Area Minister 2030, Antonio García Marichal; the Mayor of La Laguna, José Alberto Díaz; Rector of the University of La Laguna, Antonio Martinón; and director of the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands, Rafael Rebolo, visited the site to see progress for themselves. The action, which involves an investment of 16.5 million euros, is financed by Feder, the Government of the Canary

Islands, through the Canary Islands Development Fund (FDCAN), the Cabildo and the city council of La Laguna. It will help make Tenerife in a reference centre for innovation and entrepreneurship, a philosophy that responds to the Tenerife 2030 initiative which aims to improve the training of youth. This modern infrastructure includes an annexed urban park - the largest one in the municipality of La Laguna - and two buildings -Nanotec and IACtec- that will serve as the headquarters for the execution of research, technological development and innovation projects, especially linked to nanoscience, sustainability

and astrophysics. Carlos Alonso said that “the main objective of the Cabildo and the Tenerife 2030 strategy is to stimulate R & D & I activities in key sectors and to foster the creation and consolidation of technology-based and innovative companies. That is achieved through the Science and Technology Park of Tenerife, which is a reference entity for innovation in the island that is creating spaces that favour technology transfer. “ The Cabildo president said it was “very difficult to do science in this country” but the project in La Laguna reflected “what we are doing to defend these words”. “Today they are stones and cement, but soon there will be people working here, generating wealth for Tenerife in matters such as technology and innovation. For this we have the collaboration of the University of La Laguna, which is the largest centre of scientific knowledge of the island, and the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands, which is doing a magnificent job,” he said. The work is expected to be finished this year and up and running by early 2018.

HE Mayor of Arona has asked for the involvement of all political groups to end the queues on Tenerife’s south motorway.

José Julián Mena and the councillor for transport, education and culture, Leopoldo Díaz Oda, held a meeting in the Town Hall with the second secretary of the Parliamentary Bureau of the Canary Islands, Héctor Gómez Hernández. Sr. Mena requested the involvement of the Socialist Parliamentary Group to implement, urgently and with the backing of the Regional Chamber, a solution to the “daily collapse of the southern highway, an unbearable situation which is causing serious problems of mobility and security in the municipality and in an entire region that is the main focus of employment and economic growth of the island.” The Mayor stressed the seriousness of the situation and how unhappy local residents were. He said “no solution was being activated by the executive” so Arona council felt it necessary to bring the problem out in the open, both to inform people and to ask Parliament to help unlock the situation. “Tens of thousands of people are stuck on the TF-1 several times a day and for hours,” he said. The council is specifically asking for a solution to the congestion and as soon as possible. However, it also wants action to improve the interchanges with Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos (which includes access from the motorway to the south hospital and the port and hence the island’s connections with the other islands). Sr. Gomez informed the Mayor of the projects related to the municipality that have been reflected in the General

Budgets of the Autonomous Community, which includes the IES Guaza Parque la Reina, the extension of the promenade of Las Vistas and the drafting of the extension project of the Official School of Languages. In addition, the second secretary of Parliament’s Bureau wanted to know first-hand the main needs and demands of the municipality. The Mayor thanked Héctor Gómez for his “magnificent willingness to contribute to the development of the municipality and defend in Parliament the demands of the citizens of Arona, a town with almost 100,000 inhabitants, which received 1.5 million tourists last year and one of the main centres of economic development and employment of the island “. Among the issues raised for inclusion in the Regional Budgets of 2018 are the construction of an FP institute in Los Cristianos, Las Galletas health centre, subsidies and real impact for the municipality of the recent declaration of the port of Los Cristianos In the TransEuropean Transport Network. In addition, support was requested for the development of educational and sanitary infrastructures at the local level, as well as at the commercial level, as well as the Sustainable and Integrated Urban Development strategy that Arona intends to implement.

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COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION

La Orotava’s Granadilla signs six year Coso parade deal with Telefonica cheered by G 20,000 people RANADILLA council has entered into a contract with Telefónica to guarantee and optimise the best telecommunications services in the municipality. The Mayor recently signed the agreement for six years that will bring more savings to the public coffers and improvements in the infrastructures. José Domingo Regalado González confirmed the deal with Telefónica’s director of sales of public administrations of the Canary Islands, Carmen Gloria Rodríguez Falcón, for a total amount of 953,145.78 euros. “The agreement for fixed telephony, mobile and data,

A Orotava has hailed the tremendous success of its annual Carnival day, with more than 20,000 people turning out to give their support and the participation of nearly 50 groups. The Coso parade was full of fantasy and rhythm, starting at 5pm and lasting for three hours. It left the area of Cruz del Teide and followed the usual route through calles Salazar, San Francisco, Carrera Escultor Estévez and calle Calvario before finishing in Plaza de la Paz. In the carnival event, one of the most important and popular in the municipality, there were more than 50 groups - comparsas, murgas, choreographic groups, fanfares and rondallas - from different parts of the island but especially from the north.

They were joined by hundreds of supporters, a dozen floats and the great guagua-discoteca, animating the streets of the Villa and offering a spectacular parade. The Mayor Francisco Linares and the delegate fiesta councillor Delia Escobar participated in the Coso accompanied by the party team and other members of the municipal corporation. After the event, both young and old enjoyed a large party in the Plaza de la Constitución with music from the Maquinaria Band.

House fire in Adeje

woman needed medical treatment as a result of a fire in Adeje.

She suffered smoke inhalation in the incident in a house in Calle Paises Bajos just after 7pm in the evening. Tenerife firefighters attended, together with emergency medics and the National and Local Police. The condition of the woman was said to be non serious.

includes a comprehensive solution that will expand the provision, capacity for growth and adaptation, and compliance with real demands, as well as support the current needs of the municipality and those in the future,” a spokesman explained. The Mayor said it was “a significant step in the field of telecommunications which will provide efficiency, security and scalability in the communications infrastructure of

Granadilla de Abona.” The council says it is determined to find solutions to the local demand, both at

present and in the future, and to look at broadband distribution ((adsl and optical fibre), among other aspects.

Six giant palms in La Orotava centre to be demolished DANGEROUS CONDITION

IX of the seven palm trees in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento in La Orotava are in such a bad condition that they are having to be felled.

Technical reports, supported by the regional government and Tenerife Cabildo, say the action is needed for safety reasons. Experts say they cannot guarantee that branches will fall down and injured someone, particularly as they are of very large dimensions and massive weight. One of them exceeds seven tons! The one surviving palm tree has not reached the critical defects level of 25 per cent (currently it is at between 10.66 per cent and 13.33 per cent). However, it is stated that these damages must be subject to periodic inspection, once they have been cleaned with fungicides and insecticides, as well as waterproofed with an appropriate material. The council says that at the moment, there are insufficient grounds to fell it.

Hiker suffers leg injury

HE GES helicopter was called in to evacuate a hiker who suffered a fall in Tenerife.

The 47-year-old woman was out walking in the Barranco del Tomadero, Punta del Hidalgo, which is within the municipality of La Laguna when the accident happened. She hurt her leg. As she was unable to continue and the ravine was a difficult area to access, the helicopter airlifted the woman to the north airport and then on to hospital.

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Los Realejos wins grant aid for artistic students

LA CAIXA

new initiative in Los Realejos is to help people interested in developing their love of the arts.

Thanks to La Caixa, 2,000 euros is being made available in grant aid for pupils of the local art schools who find themselves in financial difficulties. Deputy mayor and councillor of cultural promotion of Los Realejos, Adolfo Gonzalez and councillor of social welfare, Olga Jorge attended a ceremony to sign a document with the social arm of the bank and the Association for the Promotion of the Visual and Performing Arts of Los

Realejos (AFAVER). This economic support will facilitate the granting of scholarships as a bonus in fees or free of charge to students from different artistic schools. “We are grateful for this new initiative on the part of La Caixa, since it is an additional incentive for the development of the extensive artistic training offered by this municipality, favouring that there are no limitations on access to it for economic reasons,” said Adolfo González.

Police arrest four men involved in Tenerife’s most active hole in the wall gangs

IMPASSIVE CLAIMS

Anti-cruelty animal campaigners tell Canary government: “Change the law!”

NTI-CRUELTY animal campaigners are calling for an urgent change in the Canarian law which, they say, is out of date.

The animal protection party, PACMA is urging the Canarian government to reform the Animal Protection Law after 25 years. “This is necessary in view of the seriousness of recent cases of animal abuse in the Canary Islands,” they say. PACMA has submitted a brief to the President of the Canary Islands Government, and to the government team in full, in which they ask for urgent measures to ensure that “those responsible for these acts do not go unpunished” and to promote a new Animal Protection Law that PACMA has been asking for on the islands for years. PACMA says: “In recent months, there has been an alarming increase in the number of news related to illtreatment of animals in the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. The media has reported on more than 13

cases of abuse in less than five months, including a puppy killed with axes, another that was paralysed and the appearance of dozens of animals killed on a farm.” “All these cases have provoked a great social alarm among the citizens, worried about the state of lack of protection and legal defenselessness of the animals in their community, as well as the lack of reaction of their Government.” PACMA has sounded a warning to the government about alleged “lack of action”, saying: “They can not remain impassive. It is necessary to implement an urgent reform of the Law of Protection of the Animals of the Canary Islands, that has already been in existence more than 25 years. An update of the autonomous legislation that adapts to the reality of the Canary Islands, and that is comparable to

those of other autonomous communities, with strong sanctions and protocols of action against the abandonment, abuse and animal abuse. In addition, it should include the prohibition of the fights of roosters.” This is not the first time that PACMA has warned of this situation. Between 2011 and 2012 PACMA gave all municipalities a request to modify the animal ordinance. There was personal contact with many mayors and councillors

of health but to date, it claims, there has been no change in the situation of the animals of the islands. In addition, from 2013, up to 30,000 signatures were collected to support the proposal submitted to the Canarian government requesting a modification of the Autonomous Animal Protection Law. “Five years later, we still have no answer and no solution to the serious situation that the animals suffer in the Canary Islands,” says PACMA. “But we will not give up.”

OLICE say they have broken up one of the most active “hole in the wall” gangs operating in Tenerife.

They also believe the gang was responsible for some of the island’s biggest crimes over recent months. The network used what is known as the “butron” method in Spain to smash their way into petrol stations and warehouses. The operation has been ongoing since last November when a company on the industrial estate at Guimar suffered the loss of more than 40,000 euros in tobacco. Preliminary investigations revealed a gang was at work using the hole in the wall technique. It was formed by four Spaniards who had contacts with people from Eastern European countries, resident in Tenerife, who had numerous antecedents for the same type of crimes. Police said the network was prepared to dismantle or bypass alarm systems and sensors at the businesses targeted. They also went to great lengths to avoid detection by the police. At the beginning of February, the group moved to the south of Tenerife and the agents concluded that they planned to make a butron at a gas station in Chayofa. Despite the gang of four’s efforts to get away from the police, they were stopped near the petrol station. They were found to be in possession of more than 1,250 packs of tobacco, dark clothes, gloves, balaclavas, a radial to open safes and various tools such as clubs and axes. Instead of using mobiles which could be traced, they communicated with other members vis walkie talkies. Police also found a hiding place for the storage of more tools, documents and effects. These, say officers, seem to correspond to CCTV footage of other crimes committed. The four people arrested face charges of burglary with force, vehicle theft, road safety offences and tobacco smuggling.

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Pair caught in Hotels in south Tenerife feel the benefit of increased tourism figures act stealing

ENERIFE expects to close this winter season with another set of record-breaking figures.

The south of the island closed 2016 with a growth of tourists of six per cent to a global figure of 4,314,505, according to the Statistics of Receptive Tourism of the Cabildo, analysed by the Department of Tourism Research of Tenerife. These good results are registered thanks to the increase of customers in the hotels in the area, which received a total of 2,792,473 customers, 8.9 per cent more than the previous year. In the case of non-hotel establishments, which housed 1,522,032 tourists, growth is one per cent higher than in the previous year. Cabildo president, Carlos Alonso, values the good evolution of tourism in the area “although these results, far from making us fall into complacency, encourage us to continue working together with the private sector and continue betting on the quality of the destination to maintain our leadership position. “ In this line, the island’s tourism adviser, Alberto Bernabé, recalls that thanks to the tourism activity “Tenerife bills around 12 million euros a day, which gives an idea of its importance as a key sector of the economy.” In relation to the southern part of the island, which is the most important in terms of the number of visitors, Sr. Barnabé especially emphasizes the good evolution of international tourism in general and of the two main foreign emitters in particular (Great Britain and Germany) “which make us optimistic about the balance of the winter season. “ Overnight stays registered in accommodation establishments increased by 5.3 per cent to a total of 34,361,237 stays. The average stay, which stands at 7.96 days in the year, is reduced by 0.05 points. The accommodation establishments in the tourist area of southern Tenerife had an average occupation of 73.6 per cent, 6.4 per cent higher than the previous year. In the case of hotels, the occupancy figure rises to 83 per cent, which means a growth of 5.5 per cent. Non-hotel establishments registered 61.8 per cent occupancy (+6.1%).

Issuing markets In the analysis of the issuing markets, foreign tourism experienced an increase of 9.4 per cent to 3,790,163 housed in the south of Tenerife, while Spanish clients decreased their influx by 13.7 per cent to 524,342 national tourists. The British market, the main emitter of tourists for the area, increases its presence by 15 per cent. the German market (+8.7%), the Dutch (+12.6%), the Irish (+15.8%), the Eastern countries 13.3% %), Switzerland (+3.1%) and Italy (+2.7%). On the other hand, the Nordic markets (-7.9%) and the Austrian (-2.4%) fell.

copper roof tiles

WO men were caught in the act of removing copper from the roof of a congress centre in Puerto de la Cruz.

The suspects, aged 33 and 42, were arrested by the National Police in the early hours of the morning. The alert was raised at 4am when two people were seen with pliers on the roof of the building. The two men ran off when they spotted the police but were caught after a short chase. Various tools were found, including gloves, pliers and short scissors, which were used to remove the copper tiles. Later investigations revealed the pair had been doing this at the same venue since November 2016 and had sold about a ton of copper to a scrap metal merchants.

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Arona hails Arona to embark on second unlocking of plan phase of asphalting 44 more to provide new roads sports complex

RONA council has approved the second phase of its major programme to resurface roads throughout the municipality.

ORK has started on the construction of a large sports complex in Valle de San Lorenzo.

The project will mainly consist of the construction of a building that will cover the sports centre and the improvement of the annexed facilities. It is a joint venture between Tenerife Cabildo and Arona council, with the two administrations sharing the cost of 1.5 million euros. The term of execution is ten months. The Cabildo’s councillor for municipal co-operation and housing, Aurelio Abreu recently visited the site with Arona’s Mayor, José Julián Mena and other municipal representatives. He said he was delighted to see work starting at last “because today we culminate an arduous process in terms of administrative management, but effective, because in just one year we have made it available to the people of Arona. “ Aurelio Abreu stressed that “it is the first work to be carried out in Arona within the Plan of Co-operation of Works and Services, bearing in mind that it is a plan which began in 2010” (having been unlocked from under the previous administration). “In just one year of management of the current government, the first action has been

to provide sports infrastructure to the San Lorenzo Valley, adapting them to the demands of the new healthy living habits, for which Arona champions,” he said. It was, he said, a very important project “for which we have worked for a long time, in collaboration with the Cabildo, to make it a reality today.” “We have put a lot of effort,” he said, “and it has materialised in this work of integral reform, which comes to endow the area with a large space, which brings quality, and, above all, responds to a historical demand. “ This facility, which is located on municipal land of 2,482 square metres, will accommodate a football hall and handball, as well as basketball and volleyball training tracks. The plant will be of rectangular shape, and will maintain the original platform of the tracks, with its main axis oriented N-S. In this sense, the existing building will be removed to replace it with a new one containing auxiliary uses (vestibule, control room, toilets, office, storage room, first aid kit and multipurpose rooms) which will accommodate the changing rooms.

The asphalting of 44 new streets and roads was recently approved in the framework of #AronaAvanza. The locations are in Guaza, Costa del Silencio, El Fraile, Los Cristianos, Chayofa, Buzanada, Arona Casco, La Sabinita, Cabo Blanco, Valle San Lorenzo, La Camella and Túnez. The project is the second launched in the last few months after a first phase was undertaken to resurface 15 other roads and paths. AronaAvanza was announced a few weeks ago by the Mayor, José Julián Mena. He described it as “a comprehensive improvement programme for the municipality, which will mean investments of more than 7.1 million euros this year alone and which is one of the priorities of the government team.” The tender for the improvement of these 44 roads throughout the municipality was approved at the meeting of the Local Government Board with a budget of almost 1.3 million euros, added to the 528,863 euros of the first phase. The Mayor expressed his satisfaction with the approval of this project and assured that “we are committed to improve the asphalting in Arona after many years of abandonment.” He said the work responded to the request of residents “to improve their daily lives” and would also contribute to job creation. Sr. Mena said he hoped other administrations would follow their example and repair roads in their municipalities, such as parts of the TF-66 which was used by thousands of people every day. This had to be done with urgency, he said, adding: “It’s no good just making promises. We will not be silent until we see the spades working.”

THE STREETS AND ROADS TO BE ASPHALTED ARE: Guaza: Calles Piqueras, Tajadera, Salitre, La Gavia, Lomo La Fuente, Almorta, Tinaja, Las Cuevas and Limeta. Costa del Silencio: Calles Chasna, De la T, Ulises and Zeus. El Fraile: Calle Fuerteventura. Los Cristianos: Calles Arenales and Andorra. Chayofa: Calles Tinguafaya and Somadita de Chayofa. Buzanada: Calles Barranco Oscuro and Real. Arona Casco: Calles Mazape, Túnez, Chasagüa, Real, Altavista and Las Hoyas. Túnez: Camino Angostura. La Sabinita: Calles Cruz del Guanche and Sabinita Alta. Cabo Blanco: Calles Igara, Santa Rita, El Llano, Mirador de la Cumbrita, Campo de Fútbol and La Campana. Valle San Lorenzo: Calles Isla de La Palma, Cruz del Guanche, Era del Balo, Beña and Juana González. La Camella: Calles Orchilla, Aceviño, La Peraza and Ruda

Another rescue in Masca

HE emergency helicopter was once again called in to rescue another walker who fell in the Masca barranco.

The 62-year-old woman of Israeli nationality suffered a less severe upper limb trauma. Firefighters and medics helped the GES rescue group to airlift the injured hiker to the heliport in Adeje. She was then taken to hospital.

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LL Saints Church in Parque Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz is a little bit of England tucked away amid its own beautiful gardens, carefully tended week by week by our gardening team. If iyou have green fingers or even if you don’t and would like to do a couple of hours in our gardens please phone Nikki on 922563349 or pop along on a Tuesday morning and ask for Tony and join the team who will be delighted to meet you. Photos of our church, parsonage and gardens and all the latest news available on Facebook type in All Saints Church, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife to enter the site.

All Saints church news PUERTO DE LA CRUZ Weekly Services are held in our church on the following times: Wednesdays 10am— Service of Holy Communion Sundays 9.30 —Book of Common Prayer Sundays 11am— Sung Eucharist. As Ash Wednesday fell on March 1st marking the beginning of Lent, our Lent Discussion Group will commence on Wednesday 15th March at 11.15 in the Parsonage this will be entitled “The Journey-light from the Old Testament. The course will last for five weeks and everybody is welcome to come and join us.Following on from the success of our last Car Boots, we are all looking forward to the next one which falls on Saturday April 1s. The gates will open at 11.30 am. Mingle amongst the 60 or so pitches selling their wares. There must be something amongst them that you cannot do without. Then partake of refreshments, tea or coffee or if you prefer something stronger as the Bar will be open. Food also is available and our excellent Bistro serves

hamburgers and Hot Dogs which now have a reputation for being some of the tastiest on the Island. Soups in the colder months, sandwiches and quiche are also there to be eaten when one fancies a break from browsing. Our Inter Quiz will be held on Tuesday March 14th at 7pm in the church grounds, hosted by the Wednesday Group. There is an entry fee of one euro which goes to a charity chosen, by the hosts of the evening. A chance to test your knowledge on many varied subjects against our local teams. Rayco our church organist continues to hold his free choir lessons on a Tuesday evening in the church from 8pm-10pm. For more information please phone Rayco on 699649454. As All Saints Church is currently in an Interregnum our locum Priest until May 1st is the Reverend Keith Hugo who comes from Poole in Dorset. Reverend Keith has not been with us before so we look forward to welcoming him to our beautiful church and island of Tenerife. If you wish to speak to Reverend Keith please phone the Parsonage on 922384038.

T was love at first sight for K9 beauty, Ruby, and holiday-maker, Cath Davies. During her stay on the island at the start of the year, Cath came to the refuge to walk our dogs and immediately fell in love with sweet-natured Ruby. Cath decided there and then to do whatever she could to get Ruby home to Wales.

But where to start? Cath talked it over with K9 kennel manager, Hazel Eames, and they agreed that “where there’s a will, there’s a way”. Cath started a Just Giving page to help raise the money needed for the expensive flight to the UK and, with generous donations and sponsorship for a 100 mile cycle ride in the Welsh hills, the £570 target was soon met. Ruby flew to Gatwick two weeks ago where Cath and fiance, Wayne, anxiously awaited her arrival. It was a happy reunion before a car journey to South Wales. Jetsetter, Ruby, took it all in her stride and has settled in very

well and very quickly with her lovely new family. She loves the outdoor lifestyle and, while it’s ever so slightly colder than here in Tenerife, she has a choice of cosy jackets and coats to keep her warm! Cath says “K9 is an amazing place, with all the hard work the people do to give the animals the best chance at life as possible. We fell in love with Ruby on our holiday to Tenerife but never thought it would be possible to get her home to Wales. But with the help of K9 and the generosity of people who donated, we were very lucky to raise the money for her flight. Now she’s here, she’s settling in really well and

we will give her a life of cuddles, long walks and a soft bed to call her own.” Aren’t happy endings lovely!

Meet Our Dogs We have many dogs - in all shapes and sizes – waiting patiently for their loving, safe and secure forever homes. You can see them all – their stories and pictures – on our website at www.k9tenerife.com Go to “K9 dogs/Dogs waiting for homes”.

Why not visit us at K9 Refuge on Calle Chimbesque between Las Chafiras and Las Zocas any day of the week between 10:00 and 14:00. Alternatively, you can get in touch by telephoning us on 667 638 468 or emailing info@k9tenerife.com You will also find stories of our dogs, their antics and heartwarming re-homings on facebook by following Diary of a K9 Tenerife Dogwalker and also K9 Tenerife.

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his little girl and her three sisters were found abandoned without their eyes even open.

They have been keeping us very busy with their never ending demands for milk formula which we are always in desperate need for.

Dangerous breeds

Accion Del Sol would like to remind you all that as well as registering your dog at your local council, regardless of breed or size, that the following dogs do require an additional “Dangerous Dog Licence “ . They are: Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro and Tosa Inu Akita. What you need to do to get your dangerous dog legalised in Tenerife is a question we are very often asked. It involves a lot of red tape and some rather unusual processes to go through, but it is quite simply the law. Please don´t let complexities put you off because if you truly love your dog, you will want to protect it and safeguard its future as well as doing everything within your power to avoid any sort of tragedy. The information was kindly supplied by Marion of the Accion del Sol dogs´ refuge at Granadilla and Marion would be happy to explain anything you don´t understand if you would like to phone, visit

or email. You will see from our list which breeds are classified as potentially dangerous and need a special licence and are subject to strict controls such as needing to be muzzled when being walked (and only one at a time) and only owned by someone over 18 and without a police record. You might think you would never be stopped but the police everywhere are being more vigilant about this problem and do conduct spot checks. You first step is to go to the SAC office at your local town hall and request a form known as Solicitud de Inscripcion en el Censo de Animales Domesticos Y/O Potencialmente Peligrosos. You will need various papers such as your NIE and passport and your dog´s microchipping evidence etc. The document is in Spanish. Next, surprisingly, you have to take yourself to your local centro medico and have a medical which will determine if you are fit to keep a potentially dangerous dog (eyesight, blood pressure, reactions etc) and why you want one. You will also be asked to take a questionnaire with 60 questions. This is the main cost involved at 53 euros. A visit to the Mapfre building in Santa Cruz is also necessary to obtain a certificate which will eventually be returned to

you confirming you have no criminal record. If you do, you will not be allowed to get a licence. You also need to take out dog insurance with a minimum cover of 120,000 euros (on your house insurance or a separate policy) and will need to sign and complete another form from the SAC (Peticion de Antecedentes Penales de Registro Central de Penados y Rebeldes). Eventually, you take all the papers, micro chipping document, inoculation verifications etc back to the SAC and you will receive a preliminar y certificate. Subject to all the paperwork being correct, your licence will be issued in a month or so later. As you might guess, this whole process is lengthy and complicated but it is the right way to get your potentially dangerous dog legalised. You should also be aware that if someone else is walking your dog and it attacks a person or another animal, it is still your responsibility, not the minder´s. Your premises should also display a dangerous dog sign and you should always carry your licence and the dog´s paperwork when walking the dog.. You must also take these steps if you want to adopt a dangerous dog breed from a refuge and should not be allowed to take it away until you have the paperwork. It is, we are sure you will agree, quite an eye opener to

discover the procedures involved which take around two months. But the law is the law and the only way not to fall foul of it is to bite the bullet and get on with it!

Any donations? Please do call the refuge on 922778630 if you can help in any way. We are always in need of tinned dog food for our older dogs blankets, towels, sheets, dog toys, and collars and leads. If you have any of the above to spare they would be very much appreciated at the refuge, or visit Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 14.00-17.00pm and Saturdays 13.00- 16.00. We are situated directly under the Eolica Parque exit 52 on the TF1 north bound which is after the after the El Medano junction . Head for the giant windmills on the coast and we are the buildings on the right hand side or email the refuge at teneriffa@aktiontier.org or visit our Facebook page, action tier Accion del Sol.

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Israel needs Friends of Tenerife O an owner N February 21st, the Friends of Tenerife held their Annual General Meeting at the Apartamentos Teide Mar in Puerto de la

Cruz.

As usual the President, Helen Jamieson, opened the meeting by greeting the members and thanking them for their continued support. Within a few minutes she was on her feet again with the President’s Report in which she confirmed that, after 10 years, she was standing down as President. The members showed their appreciation by an extended round of applause and Helen was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Sra. Carmen Borges, a member of the Committee. Then it was back to the agenda for the meeting. The accounts were approved followed by the Election of the new President. Ken Fisher was unanimously elected as the new President, largely due to the fact that he was the only candidate. He totally agreed with the many members who said that Helen was “a hard act to follow”. The Committee was re-elected “en bloc” after being loudly praised by the retiring President. The meeting was rounded off with a fine buffet provided by the Teide Mar.

SRAEL is a bull terrier cross of only four and a half months. He is a playful, loving and active puppy and is looking for a fantastic family to share his life with. He is ready for adoption and you can go and meet him at the Centre de Protección Animal Tierra Blanca in Fasnia. Please call Rachel on 629 031 273 or you can visit the refuge between the hours of 10 and 3 Monday to Friday. The centre is located off the TF1 motorway, about half way between Las Americas and Santa Cruz, by the restaurant Los Chasneros, just 200m above the motorway. They do not ask for adoption fees, only a donation of food and photos to let them know how the dog is getting on in his/ her new home. Call 629 031 273.

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About Us The Friends of Tenerife is a registered charity which was founded in 1993 by UK ex-pats to help the desperately needy of our adopted island in gratitude for all the acts of random kindness that had been received from the local people. Our members raise money (by organising lunches and excursions) which is distributed to the following local charities. APINATE (centre for autistic children), Centro Matilde Tellez (an orphanage), CREVO (centre for disabled children), Cruz Roja (purchase of food for the homeless), Hermanos Franciscanos de Cruz Blanco (residential home for elderly men), Hospital Inmaculada (residential home for elderly ladies), Hogar Santa Rita (home for the elderly and Alzheimer’s centre.) What better way than to spend time in good company knowing that you are supporting people less fortunate than yourselves. Holidaymakers welcome. For information on our forthcoming events phone Maureen on 922 341 979 or Jean on 922 384 809

Tues March 21st Lunch at Terraza del Botanico. Tues March 28th Coach Trip to Iceland, Get your Easter goodies! Two hours free time in Las Americas. Tues April 18th Lunch at Cafe Berlin. Follow us on FACEBOOK - For more information or to book places at these events, please contact Maureen on 922 341 979, or Jean on 922 384 809

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Lanzarote feels Nordic boom as TUI announces more flights

UI Nordic, one of the biggest tour operators in Scandinavia, is to launch during the next winter season a direct weekly connection linking the Swedish airport of Malmö with the island of Lanzarote. Specifically, the flight will depart ever y Friday to Lanzarote between the period from October 20, 2017 to April 13, 2018. Through this, the Nordic operator will increase the capacity “by 30 per cent the number of trips from Sweden to Lanzarote”. TUI says its decision to expand the connectivity from this regional airport “is an initiative that responds to the great interest among our passengers to travel to the Canar y Islands and to Lanzarote”. TUI Nordic is also exploring the possibility of programming for next summer more connections, in this case between Lanzarote and other Canar y Islands with the international airport of Copenhagen-Kastrup, located

just eight kilometres south of the capital of Denmark. Malmö airport, also known as Malmö-Sturup, is located in the Swedish town of Svedala, approximately 28 kilometres east of Malmö, and through the Oresund bridge, it connects with the city of Copenhagen, which is around 55 kilometres. Councillor for tourism of the Cabildo of Lanzarote, Echedey Eugenio, emphasised that “this is good news as it improves connectivity with the wide range of potential tourists from the countries of Northern Europe. “In this sense, Tourism Lanzarote continues to work to consolidate the image of the island in the powerful Scandinavian market, one of the most stable in the world, which also values our

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“Eight euros a month” TV scam leads to arrests in Canaries

OUR people have been arrested in the Canary Islands and Valencia for running a pay for TV scam costing just eight euros a month.

destination very positively, so it is undoubtedly one of the strategic objectives of the insular entity of promotion,” he added. According to PromoturFrontur data, the influx of Nordic tourists arriving in Lanzarote from Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway, recorded a five per increase in 2016. This surpasses the average for the Canaries as a whole, which grew 4.7 per cent, as well as

the islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife, which experienced a rise of 3.1 per cent and 3.4 per cent respectively. CEO of the Lanzarote Foreign Promotion Society, Hector Fernández said: “Scandinavian markets together constitute the fifth international force to the island, with more than 117,000 tourists arriving last year, compared to almost 111,500 in 2015.”

Four others are under investigation, the National Police have confirmed, following complaints, including from the Professional Football League. A spokesman said that in the Canaries, they discovered an organisation, based both in the archipelago and in Holland, that was dedicated to the sale and distribution of satellite decoders and CCCAM lines under subscription. “This allowed the access to pay television contents infringing Intellectual Property rights,” he said. In Torrent (Valencia), a complaint by the Professional Football League has allowed the arrest of the head of a company for offering illicit subscriptions to payment

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La Palma says 100 per cent energy self-sufficiency “not impossible”

A Palma is working on a new system of generation of renewable electric energy from clean sources in a bid to reach 54.7 per cent in 2038, as well as reducing by 25 per cent the dependence on fossil fuels. Cabildo president, Anselmo Pestana said the study aimed to definite how this could be done through the incorporation of all ideas, including pumping water, the use of electric vehicles, minimising the use of fossil fuels and maximising renewable energy. Councillor for energy, José Luis Perestelo said this was all

aimed at reducing the costs of electricity generation. “If we incorporate geothermal energy into renewables, we could talk about a future with 100 per cent energy self-sufficiency,” he said. The study, which can be consulted through the Cabildo website, states that “within the

framework of current technologies, La Palma can see as perfectly achievable values such as a 25.8 per cent decrease in dependence of fossil fuels, a 25.7 per cent reduction in emissions of environmental impact, a saving of 19.12 per cent in electricity generation costs and savings of 18.07 per cent in mobility costs using electric vehicles .” The study also points out that the permanence of low energy costs would generate a higher disposable income in

the island’s households, a greater competitiveness for companies in La Palma that consume energy and water and a greater availability of funds for public institutions.

channels which many restaurants in the city had subscribed to. “The operation developed in the Canary Islands followed a complaint made by a digital television distribution company, in which they reported the activity of several people settled in the archipelago dedicated to the fraudulent sale of digital t el evision signal,” said the spokesman. “ Once this information was received, the agents initiated an investigation that allowed the identification of these people, and confirmed that they distributed satellite decoders and CCCAM lines under subscription, which, once the devices were configured, allowed access to at least 100 payment channels of different operators, in exchange for a monthly fee of eight euros,” he explained. “It was also learned that the organisation had a network of customers that paid a monthly subscription through various payment accounts in the names of front men.” The investigation also led to the discovery of a computer solutions company in the city of Doesbourg, where the organisation had rented a series of servers from which television content was broadcast to its client network. It’s estimated that the dismantled organisation, dedicated to the commission of crimes against intellectual property, would have generated in eight months a fraudulent income of more than 70,000 euros and a loss to television operators during the same period of more than 1,000,000 euros .

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New website spotlights on sporting offers in the Canaries

OURISM chiefs in the Canaries are stepping up their efforts to promote the islands as an ideal place for sports training.

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports of the Government of the Canary Islands, Mariate Lorenzo, and the manager of Promotur Turismo de Canarias, María Méndez, presented the new communication platform ‘Training Non Stop’ and its website. The initiative urges clubs, associations, teams and individual European athletes to benefit from the archipelago as a training place. The campaign is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and has a website available in six languages in addition to Spanish. “The presence in the Canary Islands of high-level athletes, together with the large number of events of this character that are held here ever y year, constitute a great tourism promotion in itself,” said Mariate Lorenzo. A major spin-off for the islands is the fact that many of

these athletes post pictures and comments about the Canaries on their social network sites, adding to the promotion. Sports tourism is becoming big business for the archipelago as it diversifies away from the traditional holiday package. According to Promotur Turismo de Canarias, 7.4 per cent of tourists who visit the Canary Islands, that is, 966,000 tourists, practise some sporting activity. At the moment, 23 different sports are promoted but it is hoped to expand this offering. The website is on trainingnonstop.com and offers full details of all the sports, together with locations, accommodation, etc. Further promotions are being planned as part of the campaign during the rest of this year.

Drugs arrest at carnival

HE Local Police of Santa Cruz de La Palma arrested a 35-year-old man allegedly carrying 16 doses of cocaine and 17 of methamphetamines for sale during the carnival festivities. In a statement, the city council said that the man was located in the area of the ravine of Las Nieves when officers intercepted a vehicle as part of the anti-drugs and drink driving campaign.

Kidnap victim with Canary link had finger amputated in ransom demand

kidnap victim whose finger was amputated and sent through the post to his family in Spain as part of a 500,000 dollar ransom demand has been freed after 38 days in captivity. The authorities have confirmed the successful release following an operation involving the FBI in Florida, police in Panama and the Spanish Civil Guard. No details have been given about the kidnap victim other than some of the family members from whom the money was demanded live in the Canary Islands. His age is not known,but it is presumed to be a man, possibly in his 20s. The Spanish citizen was kidnapped in Venezuela whilst visiting members of his family. The Civil Guard in Las Palmas, the capital of Gran Canaria, was alerted to his kidnapping by other Spanish relatives. It is understood the man was travelling in a car with his brother near the town of El Sombrero in Venezuela when their terrifying ordeal began.

“The kidnappers posed as Venezuelan policemen and were heavily armed with automatic weapons and bulletproof vests,” said a spokesman for the Civil Guard. After a few hours, they released one of the victims, police confirmed, so he could act as a go-between and get the half a million dollars demanded for his brother’s release. A negotiation team was then called in and officers sent both to Venezuela and the United States. Investigations revealed the calls were being made by a man in Tampa, Florida, which is when the FBI was called in. At one stage, one of the victim’s fingers was severed and sent to his family in Spain to put more pressure on them to pay up.

“The FBI, with data from the investigation provided by the Civil Guard, identified and detained the criminal who made extortion calls,” said the Civil Guard. “He was a Venezuelan citizen and resident in the US with an extensive criminal record in his country of origin.” However, despite the arrest of this first kidnapper, another man started threatening the victim’s family via phone calls. These calls were made from Panama. This second “negotiator” turned out to be a member of the Venezuelan criminal organisation called “El Tren de Aragua”. In turn, the network worked for a second criminal gang, described as extremely dangerous, called “La Banda del Picure”. Following extensive work,

the investigators were able to free the kidnap victim who had been kept for 38 days. He was described as being in relatively good health, over and above the amputation and the physical and mental deterioration he had suffered during his captivity. He told police he had been kept under tight securit by a gang of around 20 armed men who had guns, knives and hand grenades. He believes he was kept in a forest but was moved, military-style, at least three times a day. The areas were always sparsely populated and away from any other houses or people. There are constant kidnappings in Venezuela but not all conclude with the successful release of the victims who are frequently killed by the violent gangs.

Driver has lucky escape

31-year-old motorist was lucky to escape more serious injury after his car plummeted around 30 metres down a ravine in Gran Canaria.

Firefighters had to go to his rescue, together with medics who gave the man first aid at the scene. They then requested the emergency helicopter to airlift him to safety because of the difficult location. The accident happened on the GC-210, 500 metres from the junction of the Parador de Tejeda, in the direction of Artenara. The 112 service said his car left the road and travelled down the steep barranco. He suffered cuts and bruises but not of a serious nature.

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CALLS INCREASE

Record-breaking rower rescued in the Canaries tells of his “dire situation”

Canary Emergency Service helped 787 people a day in 2016

hero rower rescued as he tried to become the oldest man to cross the Altantic single-handed has told how his boat capsized within ten minutes after the anchor snapped.

Graham Walters, aged 69, was plucked to safety in the Canaries as he lost his struggle against huge sideways on waves. He had battled all night to bail out water and desperately tried to right the boat before he realised he had no choice but to jump into the freezing water and hoped help would come in time. Mr. Walters had only set out the day before from Gran Canaria on his courageous attempt to become the oldest man to row single handed to Antigua, some 3,000 miles away. It would have taken him three months in gruelling conditions. His tiny 20ft raft, called the Khaggavisana , overturned and broke up during bad weather which has hit Spain, creating huge waves and gail-force winds. “I realised that the situation was dire,” he told the Leicester Mercury. After abandoning ship, he spent two and a half hours in his inflatable life raft, also with water inside, before being rescued safe and well. Mr. Walters had intended to raise money for the Help the Heroes fund, a cause close to his heart. No stranger to heroics himself, this was his FIFTH Atlantic row, the third time solo. Had he succeeded, he would have become the oldest person to row any ocean solo and the only one to row the Atlantic east to west solo three times. He is already in the Guinness Book of Records. The planned departure from Las Palmas, the capital of Gran Canaria, had to put off for a week because of battery problems. Mr Walters, who comes from Thurmaston, rescued the Khaggavisana from a maritime museum several years ago. It was the boat used to make the crossing from England to America back in 1969. He had spent two years renovating it. He decided to support Help the Heroes after he helped to

HE Canarian Emergency Service (SUC) helped 288,102 people who needed some kind of prehospital or urgent health care during 2016.

rescue the craft of a team of ex-servicemen, all amputees, four years ago who had to abandon their attempt in the Atlantic Challenge. In 2016, he was also part of a team attempting a recordbreaking crossing when a 21-year-old crew member fell into the ocean and died. Before his latest adventure, Mr. Walters said he was very aware of the risks but was well-prepared and experienced and wanted to show people that age was no barrier. Undeterred, he still intends to attempt the challenge again in the near future.

To this end, the SUC had to mobilise 247,834 times its mobile resource base (including ambulances, helicopters and medicalised planes) which generated an average of 677 interventions per day . This level of assistance represents a 2.5 per cent increase in the number of people assisted over the previous year, which means that the SUC has attended a daily average of 787 people per day in 2016. To reach these figures, the SUC has dealt with 304,929 health claims generated from 289,794 incidents. Of these, 37 per cent, 112,753, were situations of health emergency in which there was an imminent danger to the lives of the people involved, and just over 28 per cent, 85,769, were health emergencies. Of the more than 300,000 health claims, 78 per cent needed the mobilisation of some type of mobile health resource, while the remaining 22 per cent were resolved from the co-ordinating centre itself through tele-assistance provided by the coordinating doctors, whether medical consultation or health information.

The mobile health resources that registered a greater number of mobilisations were once again basic life support ambulances, which performed more than 80 per cent of services with a total of 199,604. They are followed by sanitised and medicalised ambulances that were mobilized on more than seven per cent of the occasions respectively and, a little further away, the health resources of the network and Primary Care personnel, who responded to numerous emergencies and health emergencies. As for air medical facilities, the two medical helicopters of the SUC were activated last year 998 times for health emergencies and interhospital transport between different health centres. For its part, the medicalised airplane carried out a total of 648 secondary transport, which means the carrying out of almost two daily transfers of patients between islands or between the archipelago and the peninsula. The province of Las Palmas accounted for 57.6 per cent of the health claims compared to 42.4 per cent generated in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

German hiker rescued by helicopter

62-year-old German woman had to be rescued by the emergency helicopter after suffering a fall on La Gomera.

The woman was out walking in the Mirador del Santo area of Valle Gran Rey when the accident happened just before 5.30pm. The emergency services were alerted and it was decided to bring in the rescue helicopter because of the difficult location. The woman, who suffered mild trauma, was taken to the heliport at San Sebastian and then on to hospital.

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Police union demands tougher sentences as officers hurt STREET BRAWL

IX police officers were injured when a massive riot broke out in the middle of a street in the early hours of the morning.

Six members of the elite Spanish force, Los Mossos d’Esquadra were set upon by an angry crowd of around 50 residents, many of whom joined in whilst still wearing their pyjamas and nighties. Some were barefoot. One of the officers suffered three blows to the head, another a cut on the eye and the others various cuts and bruises. The fracas broke out in the Hospitalet de Llobregat district of Barcelona when four policemen answered a call saying a group of people were trying to overturn a car with the driver still inside. Three patrol cars also went to the scene, by which time the baying crowd had stopped their attempt to up-end the vehicle and the terrified driver had made his escape. “It seems the four people

who were trying to overturn the car might have been high on some sort of substances,” said a police spokesman. When officers tried to calm them down, they warned they would ask residents for help which they did. Local people then came out on to the streets wielding sticks and blunt objects and at one stage, the officers were surrounded by about 50 protestors. Around 20 police officers were needed to control the brawl. The police union of Los Mossos, SAP-Fepol, has described the attack as totally unacceptable and is demanding zero tolerance against police assaults. They say everyone should know the seriousness of attacking the police and the courts should impose tough sentences as a deterrent.

Anonymous tip-off leads to suspended prison sentence for British man

Briton who lived in Mazarrón, in southwest Spain, and claimed that being penniless and homeless had left him no choice but to make a fraudulent claim for benefit has been handed two suspended prison sentences and ordered to repay in full the wrongfully claimed cash. The 69-year-old Preston man failed to declare that he owned 50% of a property in Mazarrón, Murcia when making a claim for Pension Credit in 2007. An important detail which he again omitted on a review claim form three years later, in 2010. Thanks to an anonymous tip-off via the Benefit Fraud Hotline, DWP fraud teams based in the UK and Spain launched an investigation into his claim to uncover the truth. Despite initially denying any wrongdoing, he was finally forced to admit to the fraud when presented with the Spanish property documents clearly showing that he owned 50% of the Spanish property with his ex-partner. He pleaded guilty at Preston Crown Court to two charges of benefit fraud totalling over £35,000 and was given two eight-month suspended prison sentences for each charge and ordered to repay the stolen funds in full or face imprisonment. “Income-related benefits such as Pension Credit or Income Support cannot be claimed if you live outside of the UK. And if you do live in the UK and make a claim, you must declare any property you

own abroad as well as any in the UK. Not doing so is considered to be a criminal offence,” said a spokesman for the fraud team. If you suspect someone of committing benefit fraud, call the Benefit Fraud Hotline in Spain on 900 554 440. Lines are open 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, and all calls are free and confidential. Alternatively you can report benefit fraud online at www.gov.uk/report-benefitfraud

BIRD SMUGGLING

Two arrested as police find toucans in luggage

OLICE have arrested two air passengers for trying to smuggle 120 birds, including seven endangered toucans, in their suitcases.

At least 50 of them were dead due to the conditions they had to endure on a flight from Mexico into Spain. The strange contents were discovered at Madrid airport after customs officers scanned the luggage of the two men and became suspicious about the contents. Once opened, the two suitcases were found to contain home-made cages with the 120 birds inside. “They were of different species and included seven toucans,” said a police spokesman. “Each one of these was worth around 7,000 euros on the illegal market.” The Spanish Civil Guard had been tracking the movements of the two passengers because of the number of flights they were taking from Mexico to Spain over a short period of time. Illegal trafficking in wildlife, particularly birds, is rife and is described as “one of the worst threats to wildlife around the world.” Police said more than a third of the birds had died on the journey because of the lack of oxygen.

SPECIAL STRIPS

Spain to get 3,000 kilometres of “vibrating” roads in bid to cut accident deaths

PAIN is to introduce “bleeping roads” on nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous routes in a bid to alert distracted or drowsy drivers and cut fatal crashes. The measure will cost the central government five million euros but is deemed vital to save lives, especially as 2016 was the first time for 13 years that road accident deaths increased. Special strips will be laid in the centre of blackspot roads throughout Spain and will emit both a noise and vibration if a vehicle’s wheels goes across them. According to some studies, this can reduce the number of cars which stray across the carriageway by 67 per cent and reduce head-on crashes

by up to a third. Minister of the Interior Juan Ignacio Zoido unveiled a new package of proposals, with a budget of 11.7 million euros, to a special road safety commission. He said Spain’s road safety record was very good but stressed: “The fatal consequences of accidents require that all parties with responsibility in the matter develop and explore measures and actions to further improve road safety.” The so-called “sound tracks” are already been

installed as a pilot scheme in the middle of the A-375 between the towns of Utrera (Seville) and Puerto Serrano (Cadiz) over a stretch of 45 kilometres. Other roads in Spain have similar deterrents but they are on the edge of the carriageway, not in the centre. In 2015, 971 people died in Spain on conventional roads, of which 451 were victims of road accidents and frontal collisions. Juan Ignacio Zoido said this was below the EU average but every one of them was a person. “Every mortal accident is a tragedy with names and surnames and it is a task for everyone to reduce them as

much as possible, “ he urged. The Interior Minister said they would be identifying 3,000 kilometres of roads across the country for the new measure which has been tried in other countries with satisfactor y results in reducing accidents and victims. The action plan will also include better signals at pedestrian crossings, more speed indicators, particularly near dangerous bends and better identification of blackspots. It has even been suggested that tougher speed restrictions will be imposed on a Sunday to encourage slower driving because of the number of cyclists on the road.

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Teenagers arrested after dazzling helicopter pilot with laser beams

COMPENSATION SOARS

Spanish hotels warned about bogus claims as food poisoning scam diversifies

OURISM chiefs are warning hoteliers about an escalation in false compensation cases following the food poisoning scam which has cost the industry millions this season.

WO teenagers are facing massive fines after trying to bring down a police helcopter with a laser beam.

Police say the pilot was dazzled by the bright light but thanks to his flying expertise, he managed to avoid a disaster. In fact, he even managed to catch sight of the culprits, tracked where they were running to and called for reinforcements. Both boys are said to be “minors” but could be fined as much as 600,000 euros under the law because the offence is deemed so serious. The incident happened in the Vilassar de Dalt region of Barcelona when the police helicopter with the Mossos d’Esquadra squad was

carrying out routine patrols. “The pilot had noticed the beam on several occasions on three different days,” said a spokesman. “On the first occasion, a flashlight was aimed at the helicopter, then a laser pointed directly at the pilot who was dazzled. This is a ver y serious offence which can cause distractions and an accident.” The two boys were later found mixing with another group of teenagers in the area. All the incidents happened whilst it was dark. Courts can impose a fine of between 30,000 euros and 600,000 euros.

MAN KILLED

Theft of chicken behind Costa del Sol shooting

32-year-old man shot dead on the Costa del Sol may have been killed during a row over a chicken, say police.

Three people were arrested in connection with the death in Malaga which, says the victim's father, stemmed from the theft of a fighting cock. It is understood one of the trio was a 45-year-old man who was also shot during the fracas but initially made his escape in two cars with the alleged gunman and relatives. He was arrested in the casualty department of Malaga's hospital following a tip-off from staff. The two other

suspects were caught waiting in a car outside. The dead man, who has not been named, was rushed to the same hospital after the shooting when he was hit several times but surgeons were unable to save him. His grieving father believes the confrontation happened because his son might have taken the chicken with a view to selling it. If that was the case, he did not deserve to die because of it, he said.

Hotels are being told to “watch out for everything” as the so-called “Claim Farmers” widen their net to encourage complaints about swimming pool accidents which never happened, ear infections and falls. “In fact, anything and everything that could be subject to a claim which doesn’t have medical test or a positive test,” said a legal expert. Last summer, bogus claims against Spanish hotels for food poisoning which never happened hit epidemic proportions, with “law firm” reps approaching holiday-makers in the street to get them to sign up for a claim. In the Canary Islands alone, visited by millions of Brits, the

false complaints cost the industry between four and five million euros last year, an increase of 700 per cent on 2015. The average claim used to be between 2,000 and 3,000 euros per person but this has now shot up to around 12,000 euros on average. The loophole in the law means that tourists persuaded to put in a claim don’t have to prove other than minimally that they really did have food poisoning. Many had no symptoms whatsoever, others use a small tummy upset as the starting point. The onus is on the hotel to prove it never happened, something which takes time

and money so many just settle. Now, the unscrupulous law firms are set to cash in further by widening their scope to encourage other false claims. Hoteliers have been told the situation is going to get worse before it gets better, especially this Easter and in the busy summer. In the Canaries, hotels are being encouraged to look at ever ything within their complexes to try and ensure claims are headed off. The hotel industry association on popular Fuerteventura, Asofeur has already held a training day under the title of “Better to prevent than litigate”. Hoteliers were warned about “the lack of scruples of these specialists who know very well how to complain and what is the limit of the law.”

The situation being faced this year was likened to “opening Pandora’s box”. Tourism employers, public bodies and specialist bona fida law firms are currently planning joint action in the UK to make sure claims go through the proper channels but it is expected to be a long process. The campaign is being backed by the likes of the Spanish Confederation of Hotels and Tourist Accommodation (Cehat), Secretary of State for Tourism, the Spanish Tourist Office in London, the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Spain, consulates and the British Association of Travel Agencies, ABTA Hoteliers are being urged to “increase internal control of ever ything that tourists do, mainly in the all-inclusive packages and to improve management processes.”

Razor blades sent to bull-fighting supporters prompts Spanish alert

“COWARDLY ATTACK”

T least 30 poison pen letters with razor blades inside were sent to professionals and bullfighting fans in France, prompting an alert to Spain.

The French Gendarmerie say there was a very clear intention to maim or injure the recipients. One of the first people to receive an envelope was André Viard, president of the National Observatory of Taurine Culture. As well as the razor blades, his letter contained the scrawled message calling for the abolition of bull-fighting. The Observator y said the blades were deliberately placed so the person opening them had the maximum risk of slicing their fingers and hands. They are physically stuck to the inside of the letter. One man has already been injured, slicing his left tumb to the bone as he opened the letter. He said: “”This is blind violence that can hurt anyone, a cowardly attack.” At least 30 similar letters were received by people and organisations linked to bull-fighting, including matadors, organisers, helpers, bull-rings and fans themselves. The letters were sent from two different parts of France which is why police believe it was an orchestrated attack and not random. The recipients immediately sent warning messages through the social network sites, including to contacts in Spain. The letters have been received in various locations across Spain including Nimes, Arles, Alès, Vic Fezensac, Bordeaux, Bayonne and Orthez. Now, it is feared more will follow. At this stage, it is believed violent anti-bullfighting activists are behind the attacks, possibly from the south-east of France. The writing is not the same on each envelope.

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INEFFECTIVE POLICIES

Human rights group vents anger as drownings on Spanish route doubles in two years

UMAN rights campaigners are calling for a “180 degrees turn” after new figures show the number of illegal migrants who drown whilst trying to reach Spain’s coast has doubled. The Andalusia Pro Human Rights Association says 295 people lost their lives “as a result of border closure policies” and has slammed the current measures as “clearly inhuman but also ineffective.” The group wants a complete change of direction following publication of the latest figures which have doubled over the last two years. “Despite all the measures taken and the multi-million dollar investments made, the migration policies undertaken by Spain and the EU are a clear failure,” says the APDHA. “These measures are not only clearly inhuman but also ineffective, so a 180-degree turn towards more humane policies and respect for human rights is necessary. “ The campaigners say the distressing scenes of the bodies of drowned migrants washing up on the Spanish beaches has to be stopped. Comparing the latest toll of arrivals to Spain with those in 2010, the number has virtually tripled. “The trend is clearly exemplified in the last month of January, when the number of arrivals multiplied by three compared to January of last year (1,289 in 2017, compared to 402 in 2016),” said a

spokesman. The Human Rights Association says it realises the flow of migrants to Spain is low when compared to those heading for Italy and Greece. Migration through Spain’s southern border accounts for only seven per cent of arrivals in Europe via the Balkans, Central Mediterranean or Eastern Mediterranean route, according to data published by the International Organisation of Migration. However, the increase experienced in the flow of arrivals to Spain is also confirmed by the sea route, which has grown almost 40 per cent compared to 2015. In the case of Andalusia, the situation went from 3,736 arrivals in 2015 to 6,508 in 2016. In terms of areas, the highest number of arrivals is recorded in Almeria, followed by Granada and Cadiz. Although the number of people arriving in Almería is higher than in Cádiz, the number of boats is higher in Cadiz than in Almeria, because smaller boats are used with about ten people on average. In Almeria, however, the average person per boat is 21 and this figure reaches 31 in Granada and 41 in Malaga.

Only on the Canary Island route has there been a slight decline from 875 to 710 due in part - according to Frontex - to the agreements with Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal, but also as a result of the disappearance of more than 160 people who left the Sahara and Mauritania. Like Samuel, the four-yearold whose body appeared recently in Barbate, a total of 295 people lost their lives trying to reach Spain. Most were sub-Saharan and disappeared when they left the Sahara, Mauritania or in the

Mediterranean Sea (Alboran). APDHA says the migrants are trying to escape the misery of war and has attacked the policies of building walls and fences to keep them out. “The current policy not only causes much suffering and causes many deaths, but is also ineffective from the point of view of the objective it aims to achieve: The legal and orderly regulation of migratory flows, “ says the group. “Offering legal and safe routes is a moral obligation, a humanitarian duty and a democratic requirement.”

OFFPUTTING SMELLS

Benidorm may ask dog owners to carry water bottles

STAIRCASE FRACAS

Commotion on tarmac as Ryanair passenger arrested

53-year-old man has been arrested following an air rage incident on the steps of a Ryanair plane.

The aircraft was travelling from Tenerife to Lavacolla on the Spanish mainland when the commotion broke out after landing. Police were called as the man reportedly barged into another passenger “with the intention of hitting him” as they were walking down the plane’s stairs on the tarmac. An operator unloading suitcases was injured when he tried to hold the man back. Officers with the Spanish Civil Guard were alerted to the fracas and arrested the angry passenger who is facing an assault charge and breach of public order. He is of Spanish nationality, living in Ribeira (A Coruña). A spokesman for the Civil Guard said the incident happened at about 9pm. “A Ryanair flight from

Tenerife had arrived on the ground at the airport in Santiago de Compostela when, minutes later, the Civil Guard received a warning from the flight crew that a passenger was assaulting another on the flight stairs,” he said. “When security officers arrived, this 53-year-old man from Ribeira (A Coruña) barged again against a man with the intention of hitting him. The passenger was injured, as well as an operator in charge of the transport of the suitcases who tried to restrain the aggressor.” “For these reasons, the man was detainedand charged with committing a crime of serious disturbance of public order.” The injured passenger and Ryanair baggage handler are also planning to put in an official complaint.

Drugs drop on Spanish beach leads to eleven arrests

ENIDORM is to get tough on dog pee as it considers ordering pet owners to take a bottle of water out during walkies.

Tourism chiefs in the popular resort say the smell of urine is offputting for visitors but could be put right by the simple act of pouring water over the area where the dog has been to toilet. Experts are considering whether the bottles of water should contain some sort of detergent to help in the

process. If the proposal becomes law, any dog owner going out for a walk without a bottle of water would be fined 150 euros. The get tough measure is in addition to a fine of between 150 and 400 euros for anyone who doesn’t scoop up dog excrement as well. Environment councillor for the Spanish town, José Ramón González de Zárate said the measure was necessary for several reasons, including Benidorm’s huge popularity and image as a holiday destination. Constant pee by dogs on street furniture not only made it smell disgusting but damaged it as well. It was, he said, a very easy problem to solve: “Just take your little bottle and when your dog pees, pour the water over it.” The idea will need to go out to public consultation before it is voted on by the council but technicians are already studying whether the water should have something added like a cleaning product. However, bleach has already been ruled out.

LEVEN people have been arrested for trafficking cocaine and hashish from North Africa to the Spanish coasts after police busted a late-night beach pick-up. The gang was also rumbled following an incident on a Spanish motorway when a car filled with drugs smashed into a patrol car at a checkpoint. Those arrested include Moroccans and Spaniards, one of them believed to be the ringleader. Five houses have been raided and 1,045 kilograms of hashish seized, together with 580 grams of cocaine, 73 containers containing 2,200 liters of gasoline, cash and material related to the activity of the organisation. “This network was dedicated to the traffic of hashish by sea and land from North Africa to the Spanish coasts,” said a spokesman for the Civil Guard. The operation, under the codename “Aliga”, was led by officers from Tarragona and started after the motorway crash

on the A7 in Spain. Police were carrying out stop checks when the driver of one car tried to escape and ended up smashing into a patrol vehicle. When searched, 318 kilos of hash was found hidden in the interior. Both the driver and the occupants were arrested for drug running. As part of further investigations into the road and sea routes being used, a small boat was spotted travelling at low speed in the maritime waters near the town of Ametlla de Mar (Tarragona). Police kept watch and saw a van parked on a beach in the dead of night where a group of men were taking bundles off the boat. “When they spotted the police, the occupants of the boat and the men all ran off under the cover of darkness, leaving 716 kilograms of hash behind,” said the spokesman.

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OUR COLUMNISTS

The Iriarte family and La Casa Iriarte In Puerto de la Cruz there is a traditional Canarian house called La Casa Iriarte (The Iriarte House) where, unsurprisingly, the Iriarte family lived. This family produced some illustrious sons who figured prominently at a national level in 18th century Spain during the reign of King Charles III, the father of the Spanish ‘Age of Enlightenment’. The Casa Iriarte is situated, appropriately enough, in the Calle Iriarte where an information board tells a little of the story, but it’s easy to pass the board by.

THE IRIARTE FAMILY

HE Iriarte family came to Tenerife from the Basque country in northern Spain sometime in the late 17th century, probably through a diplomatic appointment. As such they were a wealthy and cultured family.

A rough family tree is above showing only the sons. The daughters of course, I’m sorry to say, didn’t count in those days, as in England of the time, they were useful only as bargaining tools for ‘suitable’ marriages that linked families socially and financially. I haven’t even been able to find their names. This story begins with the brothers Juan (1702-1771) and Bernardo (1705-1814) who were born in Puerto de Orotava, now Puerto de la Cruz. As a young man Juan left Tenerife in 1724 for Madrid, as young men often did to finish their education and to become gentlemen, under the patronage of a relative who sent him to Paris and London. On his return to Spain Juan became a tutor to families of the Spanish nobility, but in 1729, due to his linguistic and literary talents he was appointed Officer Clerk to the Royal Library. By 1742 he was the official translator to the First Secretariat of State, a post he held until his death in 1771. He was a prolific writer and a diplomat who by his own patronage had a great influence on three of his nephews. Back in Tenerife, what Juan’s brother Bernardo did I haven’t been able to discover, but he was obviously able to maintain the family fortune and its status. In his ‘Life of Tomas de Iriarte’, R. Merritt Cox* says, “Of the five sons born to Bernardo de Iriarte and his wife Barbara de las Nieves de Oropesa, three (Bernardo, Domingo and Tomas) went on to establish their names in either diplomacy or letters. The two who remained at home (Juan Tomas and Jose) did nothing to distinguish themselves.” Of the two sons who stayed at home, Cox’s comment about Juan Tomas seems rather unfair. He had joined the Order

of Preachers, or Dominican friars, at their convent in Orotava, and therefore had no further ambition than to serve God. Jose, however, does seem to be anonymous. Bernardo’s oldest son, Bernardo, was the first to go to Madrid to live with his uncle Juan. His early career was closely associated with his uncle who provided him with the opportunities, but Bernardo soon made a name for himself. He went to join the Spanish legation in Parma, then in 1760, aged only 25, he became Secretary at the Spanish embassy in London. When he returned to Spain he joined the state secretariat and, for a hobby, he acquired paintings, eventually owning an important art collection. He recognised artistic talent and was one of those who espoused the career of Francisco Goya. Bernardo was also generous enough to recognise the literary talents of his youngest brother Tomas, for whom he was a great influence, acting almost as a father figure. Unfortunately, later in Bernardo’s life there was a change of personnel at the Spanish royal court after the death of Charles III, and he fell from favour and was obliged to move to France, where he died in 1814. Domingo de Iriarte, twin brother of the anonymous Jose, grew up to be a linguist, a classicist and a diplomat. He also went to Madrid under the wing of Uncle Juan. On entering the world of 18th century diplomacy, Domingo he held posts in the embassies in Vienna and Paris before being appointed Spanish Ambassador to Poland. Like Bernardo, he too had an eye for art and supplied some of the paintings that went in to Bernardo’s collection. As if three prominent Iriartes were not enough, their talents

were outshone by the youngest brother, Tomas de Iriarte. At the age of 10, Tomas was sent from the family home in Puerto de Orotava to live at the Dominican convent in the town

of Orotava to be educated by his brother Fra. Juan Tomas. Juan Tomas must have recognised the talents of his young brother and probably encouraged the family to send him to join his older brothers and his uncle, and so in 1764, at the tender age of 13, Tomas also went to Madrid. Here he showed an early talent for the composition of poetry and ‘fables’, as they were called, playwriting, language translation and music appreciation. He had his first book published at the age of 20. On death of his uncle in 1771, Tomas took over as Official Translator of the First Secretariat of State and he was appointed General Archivist of the Supreme Council of War. Tomas was only 21. Throughout his life he was a prolific writer and as a dramatist he could be ferociously satirical. It was just because much of his work was critical of the values of the upper classes and ‘society’ that he eventually made as many enemies as he made friends. But his health was impaired and he died just short of his forty-first birthday from a form of gout. Tomas de Iriarte is renowned as a ‘poet-fabulist’, most famous for his seventysix ‘fables’ “in which a number of animals are made to speak out against the author’s literary enemies.”**

LA CASA IRIARTE When I first saw, or rather experienced, the Casa Iriarte it was a Maritime museum of sorts. One had to enter through a lace shop and go upstairs, where the floorboards in places were so thin and worn that you could see through to the floor below, the roof was held up by acroprops here and there, and daylight could be seen through gaps in the tiles.

But what a wonderful place it was, it was a personal collection full of surprises, model dioramas, models of ships, plans of ships, flags of all kinds, ropes with various

marine knots that formed door surrounds, there were photos of old Puerto de la Cruz, and all overseen by a moth-eaten bear skin hung on the wall. It was quite crazy and an

absolute delight. But it is no more. The shop is empty, the building is empty and the attractive rear entrance is looking more and more like a miniature jungle behind its iron-barred gate. The house is a treasure, not only as an untouched traditional building, but as the home of a nationally famous Spanish family, the Iriarte family. If it were in England, this historic house would be well qualified to form part of the National Trust, a scheduled monument, with four blue plaques adorning its walls. The ultimate and appropriate accolade given to Tomas de Iriarte by his home town was in 2014, when the

Tomás new librar y was named ‘Biblioteca de Tomas de Iriarte.’ Now what about doing something with the house to honour the whole family?

*‘Life of Tomas de Iriarte’, R. Merritt Cox, Twayne Publishers Inc., 1972 **Chambers Biographical Dictionary, 2002

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Are you brokerless? of which have dedicated employees to look after expatriates and in most cases always speak your language, especially English but also other European languages too, including Dutch, German and Scandinavian. By visiting your nearest Liberty broker, and there’s sure to be one near you, it’s much more friendly and personal. You can pop into a nice warm office; perhaps have a coffee; sit down face to face with a dedicated and professional insurance advisor, who can answer any questions you may have about many different types of insurance. They will also be as transparent as possible so that you’re not surprised after you’ve contracted your insurance.

OMETIMES people think that by using a broker for insurance that it may cost more money. There is however, no reason why this should be the case. Like with everything in this world, one is free to shop around for the best price whatever the purchase may be, but with insurance, you need to think further than the cost. In Spain, there are not any English comparison sites,

unlike the UK, where there are many, each competing for

business, with a bombardment of comical TV advertising. Here it’s a little subtler. Of course, we do have those that work solely by telephone, where you get your quote for say, car insurance, and everything thereafter is then done by post or perhaps email. This, of course is very impersonal and may be mistakes could creep in. Also, you never to get to meet the person or the company selling you the insurance and, by telephone, it’s never quite the same. With Liberty Seguros, however, it’s a different and pleasant kettle of fish. They have over 300 brokers, many

Liberty provides insurance for car, home, life, pet, business and commercial, leisure like golf, marine, and personal injury; almost anything you want under one roof without you having the need to maintain correspondence from several other companies and deal with lots of renewals year on year. Liberty’s advertising carries the slogan ‘The Expats Number 1 Choice’ and with over 175,000 expat clients in Spain, you can perhaps see why! Liberty Seguros can be contacted by telephone on 902 255 258 for the name of your nearest broker or agent, or visit www.libertyexpatriates.es for more information on all the insurances they offer. Don’t be ‘brokerless’, a friend in need is a friend indeed!

Invest in your health

OME people are mainly focused on the price when they look for a health insurance and they decide to contract the cheapest one, but… Watch Out!

Inexpensive health insurances are available on the market at the time of contracting the policy, but as the person gets older the price of the policies drastically increases considering the change to a higher age bracket. ASSSA does not increase the price due to age, which means that the premium will remain the same age bracket that you contracted at the beginning. In the end you will pay a lower amount and your insurance will result cheaper. A further point to consider is the written contractual guarantee of no cancellation. If there is no guarantee and the Insurance Company cancels the policy, it may occur that contracting another insurance becomes complicated due to age or the development of some diseases. ASSSA guarantees under contract that your policy will not be cancelled, therefore you can have the peace of mind of being provided with a lifetime coverage. Health is the best investment we can ever make and as such should be treated, not as the purchase of the cheapest choice by the time of contracting. Other factors to consider are the solvency and experience of the Company, the customer service, easy access to medical assistance, medical network and coverage offered. ASSSA puts at your disposal its solvency and more than 80 years of experience to provide you with the best personalised attention in your own language and the best health care any time you need it. Don’t wait any longer. Invest in your health with ASSSA.

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Kia drives ahead on road to Rio

E are going to explain over the next few issues what driving licences categories are, what they mean and their usage.

What are the types of categories? There are currently 15 different categories. They are AM, A1, A2, A, B, BTP, B+E, C1, C1+E, C, C+E, D1, D1+E, D, D+E. The BTP category has now been eliminated to comply with EU rules however this only happened last year so many people still have it showing on their licence, so if you have do not worry!

What do each of the categories represent?

have recently been driving a few of the models that have helped Kia sales soar in the UK.

And I had the chance to sample what is the Korean company’s global best seller when I attended the UK press launch of the all-new Rio just a couple of weeks ago. This is the fourth generation Rio and Kia is looking for it to be a key player in the highly competitive supermini sector. Kia describes the Rio as its ‘big little car’ and the newcomer lives up to that image. Available now as a five-door model only, it is bigger than ever before. And that brings much more space for driver, passengers and luggage. Increased leg, shoulder and head room are among the best in class and the boot capacity is increased by almost 13 per cent up to 325 litres, expanding to 980 litres with the 60/40 split rear seats folded. Built on a longer wheelbase, the new Rio has a lower roofline and compact, smart back end. The stylish front features a tiger-nose grille that is more slender and wider, sculpted headlights and U-shaped LED running lights. Advanced connectivity features are introduced to the new Rio and the cabin has been designed around the touchscreen that sits on the centre of the dashboard. There are four trims – 1, 2, 3 and First Edition – with on-theroad prices starting at £11,995 and rising to £17,445. Kia tends to offer a high level of standard equipment and that’s the case for this model. Entry-level 1 spec includes air conditioning, front electric windows, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors, 3.8inch display screen, Bluetooth,

cornering lights and LED daytime running lights. Grade 2 additions include 15-inch alloys, leather trimmed steering wheel and gear shifter, electric rear windows, electric folding mirrors with LED indicator lights, DAB radio, fiveinch colour screen, six-speaker audio system, reversing camera and rear parking sensors. You also get USB charging points front and rear, and driving assistance features include cruise control with speed limiter and autonomous emergency barking and lane departure warning systems. Step up to grade 3 and this brings 16-inch alloys, auto air condition with a defogging system, black faux leather upholstery, seven-inch touchscreen sat nav, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, privacy glass on rear side windows and tailgate, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity and Bluetooth with voice recognition. The limited-run luxury First Edition adds 17-inch alloys, smart key engine system with engine start/stop button, stainless steel pedals, black and red faux leather upholstery and LED rear lights. A new 1.0-litre T-GDi unit heads a seven-strong petrol and diesel engine line-up that brings improvements in performance, fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions. My first drive was in a 1.4 CRDi 89bhp grade 3. With its combined fuel economy of 74.3mpg, this diesel engine will be a popular choice. It was a pretty smart little performer, capable of 108mph and pulling away to 60mph in 11.8 seconds.

Mid-range acceleration was good with the power coming through a six-speed manual gearbox, and it was pretty quiet sitting at motorway speeds. I then sampled the 1.0 TGDi 118bhp First Edition and it proved to be a fine addition to the range. This three-cylinder petrol model was, as expected, a bit smarter off the blocks with a sprint time of 9.8 seconds. It also featured the sixspeed manual box and moved quickly up and down the gears. With a top speed of 118mph, this model was smooth and quiet at 70mph, and again boasted high fuel economy figures, capable of 60.1mph combined. The same engine, but with a smaller 98bhp, needed more work through its fivespeed gearbox but was still quite punchy, and is capable of achieving 62.8mpg. With new suspension and steering improvements, the Rio didn’t disappoint on my three drives over a route that took in town, motorway and country roads. There is little wind or road noise and the Rio handled well with good road grip when cornering at speed. I liked the driving position and all controls and switches were well laid out and within easy reach. And buyers going for the top-of-the-range First Edition will love the interior that features red faux leather door inserts and red metallic paint on facia trim. The improvements – and Kia’s usual seven-year/ 100,00-mile warranty – should tempt even more motorists to get on the road to Rio.

AM: This category allows the holder to drive a two or three wheeled scooter or light four wheeled vehicle , although the category can be limited to three and four wheels. The minimum age for holding this licence is 15. A1: This category allows the use of a motorcycle of up to 125 cm3, with a maximum power of 11 kw and a ratio of weight/power of 0,1 kw/kg and three wheelers with a maximum power of 15 kw. The minimum age for holding this is 16. A2: This category allows the use of a motorcycle of up to 35 kw with a ratio of weight/power of 0,2 kw/kg. The minimum agefor holding this is 18. A: This category allows all motorcycles and three wheeled vehicles. Minimum age is 20 although until 21 a three-wheeler of a maximum of 15 kw cannot be used. To summarise then the A categories are for scooters , and bikes and three wheeled vehicles. B and B1: This is probably the most common category one will see. This category allows the use of cars, vans and 4x4 where the weight doesn’t exceed 3.500 kgs,and where they are designed and constructed to transport no more than 8 passengers plus the driver. This type of vehicle can have attached trailer providing the maximum authorized weight doesn’t exceed 750 kgs. Minimum age is 18. You may drive a “Pair of vehicles” comprised of a car, van or 4x4 plus a trailer where the permitted weight exceeds 750 kgs, as long as the total weight doesn’t exceed 4.250 kgs, this being under a Catagory B licence. Three and four wheeled scooter and motorbikes. After 3 years, a category B allows the holder to use a scooter/motorbike of up to 125cc. BTP: Priority vehicles when they are being used for an emergency service, school transport vehicles when students are being transported and vehicles designed for transporting passengers in a public service capacity, all the mentioned vehicles are allowed up to 3500 kgs and where the number of seats including the driver doesn’t exceed 9. B+E: “Pairs of vehicles” comprised of a vehicle permitted under the B category accompanied by a trailer with a maximum permitted weight of 3500 kgs. C1: Vehicles that aren’t authorized under the D1 or D category, whose maximum weight exceeds 3.500 kgs but doesn’t reach 7.500 kgs, this includes large vans and small lorries and vehicles that are designed and constructed to transport no more than 8 passengers plus the driver. Said vehicles can tow a trailer with a maximum weight of 750 kgs. C1+E: “Pairs of vehicles” comprised of a vehicle permitted under the C1 category accompanied by a trailer or semitrailer whose weight exceeds 750 kgs, but whose combined weight doesn’t exceed 12.000 kgs. “Pairs of vehicles” comprised of a vehicle permitted under the B category plus a trailer or a semitrailer whose weight exceeds 3.500 kgs as long as the combined weight doesn’t exceed 12.000 kgs. C: Vehicles that aren’t authorized under the D1 or D category, whose maximum authorized weight doesn’t exceed 3.500 kgs this includes large vans and small lorries and vehicles that are designed and constructed to transport no more than 8 passengers plus the driver. Said vehicles can tow a trailer of up to 750 kgs. Minimum age of 21. C+E: “Pairs of vehicles” comprised of a vehicle permitted under the C category accompanied by a trailer or semitrailer whose weight doesn’t exceeds 750 kg. Minimum age of 21. D1: Vehicles designed and constructed for the transportation of no more than 16 passengers plus the driver and whose maximum length doesn’t exceed 8 meters. Said vehicles can tow a trailer of up to 750 kgs. Minimum age of 21. D1+E: “Pairs of vehicles” comprised of a vehicle permitted under the D1 category accompanied by a trailer whose weight exceeds 750 kgs. Minimum age of 21. D: Vehicles designed and constructed for the transportation of more than 8 passengers plus the driver, this refers to minibuses and buses. Said vehicles can tow a trailer of up to 750 kgs. Minimum age of 24. D+E: “Pairs of vehicles” comprised of a vehicle permitted under the D category accompanied by a trailer whose weight exceeds 750 kgs Minimum age of 24.

How long do each of the categories last? Categories C1+ C1+E, C, C+E, D1, D1+E, D and D+E are valid for 5 years until the holder reaches 65 then they are valid for 3 years. All remaining categories are valid for 10 years until the holder reaches 65 then 5 years after that age, however all the timescales can be reduced due to illness or deficiencies.

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CHARMING PETS

Enriching the life of your guinea pigs G

UINEA pigs – or cavies, to give them their proper name – are fascinating, intelligent and, when handled correctly, friendly.

They originate from South America and there are eight species, but only one – the domestic cavy – is kept as a pet. Guinea pigs live for around four to eight years, so their care is a long-term commitment. Males are known as boars and females are called sows. Guinea pigs need company of their own kind and can be kept in same sex groups or in pairs. Don’t forget, if you’re planning to keep a male and female together, it’s essential that the male is neutered to avoid unwanted babies. It takes around four weeks for a male to become sterile after being neutered. It’s a good idea to phone around and find a vet who has experience of neutering small pets like guinea pigs.

HOME COMFORTS Guinea pigs are curious and like to see what’s going on, so they can be kept either indoors or out. However, they have sensitive hearing so, unless your home is quiet, they are usually happiest outdoors. They need a large predatorproof wooden hutch and run. Each hutch should have a separate sleeping area where the guinea pigs can retreat out of sight to get some peace and quiet. The hutch and run should be out of direct sunlight in a weatherproof, draught-proof shed, as guinea pigs are vulnerable to all extremes of weather. Do not

keep guinea pigs – or any other animals – in a garage used to keep vehicles because the fumes can kill them. Extra shelter and bedding must be provided during the winter months. Soft straw can be used but has no nutritional value so the best bedding you can use is hay, which also makes up the largest component of their food. If you use wood shavings they must be dust-free and you should avoid cedar shavings as they can cause health problems. Never use fluffy bedding because it can get wrapped around limbs and injure a guinea pig and it doesn’t dissolve if eaten.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT As guinea pigs are naturally grazing animals, it’s important that they always have quality, bagged, nondusty hay to keep their digestive systems working, along with a small amount guinea pig mix. They also need some fruit and vegetables to give them a source of vitamin C because guinea pigs lack the enzyme to produce this themselves. Melons, oranges and dark green, leafy vegetables like spinach, broccoli, kale and cabbage are all good sources. Never give your guinea pig lettuce as this can cause diarrhoea. Hay and vegetables are just as important as guinea pig mix so don’t rely solely on mix to feed your pet. Put food in earthenware bowls (which are hard to tip

over), or stainless steel bowls that clip on to the front of the hutch. Clean, fresh water from a gravity bottle must be available at all times and changed every day. Do not give guinea pigs rabbit food because they have different nutritional requirements. Guinea pigs can become obese if they are fed too much.

HEALTH MATTERS A healthy guinea pig is alert, with bright eyes and a good coat. One of the most common problems in guinea pigs is bumblefoot, where the foot becomes swollen due to a bacterial infection, often caused by dirty bedding. They are also prone to eye problems, so it is important to use dust- free bedding. Other conditions to watch out for include mange (itchy skin), dental problems caused by not enough fibre and obesity from being fed too many treats. Skin problems are common in guinea pigs. If you have any concerns about your guinea pig’s health, seek your vet’s advice. Grooming is a vital part of the routine care of guinea pigs. Long-haired varieties need daily grooming as their coats can quickly become matted and uncomfortable. Female guinea pigs reach sexual maturity at four to five weeks old and males at eight to nine weeks. Do not be tempted to allow your guinea pigs to breed, as there are risks associated with pregnancy and birth. Females that do not breed by the age of six to eight months can become pregnant, but they are physically unable to give birth as the pelvic bones fuse by this age. Male guinea pigs should be neutered so they

can live as a pair with a female without breeding.

EXERCISE AND ENTERTAINMENT Provide your guinea pigs with as much floor space as possible – a hutch for two

should not be less than 1.2m long by 60cm wide. They also need an outdoor run accessible from the hutch so they can graze. They can be allowed to run free indoors under supervision. Make sure all doors are closed, there are no escape holes and that cats and dogs are kept out of the room.

Guinea pigs are not usually interested in toys but some enjoy exploring cardboard boxes and running through tubes or pipes. You could also tr y hiding small amounts of food around the cage to help keep your guinea pigs alert and active.

COMMON PARASITE

Ear mites in dogs

AR mites are a fairly common parasite in both dogs and cats. The mites are microscopic and infectious organisms which are like tiny white dots in appearance, but can barely be seen with the naked eye. Detection under a microscope is normally required to confirm their presence.

Ear mites live on the skin of the ear canal and feed off ear wax and skin oils. An adult normally lives for approximately two months, but can multiply quickly with eggs taking just four days to hatch and a further three weeks to develop into an adult mite ready to breed. An ear mite infection will cause your dog’s ears to itch, which often results in them shaking their head excessively, or scratching at their ears with their paws. Ear mites can also produce wax and irritation, so your pet’s ears may well look red and inflamed. Typically, ear mites will also cause a dry black ear discharge. There may also be an unusual odour. But irritation in a dog’s ear is more often than not caused by allergies leading to infections other than ear mites, so it’s crucial that you get your dog to the vets for a proper diagnosis – especially since the parasites are so difficult to

detect with the naked eye. Vets will normally confirm a diagnosis of ear mites using an otoscope to look inside the ear. Without visiting the vet, many owners incorrectly assume that their dog has ear mites when they are, in fact, suffering from a bacterial or yeast ear infection; this can lead to weeks of inappropriate treatment and the condition worsening. Many spot on flea treatments also prevent and treat ear mites, and - if recommended by your vet - this is by far and away the easiest way to protect your pet from the parasites. One or two applications is usually enough and they are a lot less stressful for your pet – and for you – than ear drops.

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9TH MARCH 15:45 MONEY FOR NOTHING (DOCUMENTARY)

GUIDE

There’s never a dull moment for presenter Sarah Moore at Witley Recycling Centre in Surrey, as the cars keep coming with tons of unwanted stuff that’s ripe for the picking, and perhaps perfect for making a pound or two. Today Sarah’s three items are something of a challenge. An old card table gets a new deal when Sarah decides to take it to furniture designer Norman Wilkinson. Together they decide this little winner could do with a sparkling new top. Sarah’s second item immediately appeals and that’s because of its potential to be totally made over. It’s a lightweight wardrobe with ample space to be completely transformed by wallpaper guru Emma Walker. And for Sarah herself this time, it’s a bag of highend vintage clothes that catch her eye. Can our intrepid entrepreneur and her band of highly creative makers turn this lot into money for nothing?

DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL (CONSUMER) 13TH MARCH 15:00

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SCRAMBLED! (CHILDRENS) 12TH MARCH 07:30 Luke Franks, London Hughes, Sam Homewood and Arielle Free all return for more fun, games and sketches in the Scrambled! flat. Catch new episodes of Ultimate Spider-Man and Teen Titans Go! alongside favourites Mr Bean, Horrid Henry and Adventure Time. Viewers have the opportunity to show off their talents in the studio in So You Think Scrambled!’s Got the Eggs Factor - now with a new host, new judges and a brand new format. Previous Eggs Factor winner Brooks teaches Sam and Luke some tricks in Magic School. Viewers can share pictures of what their teddies have been up to in Where’s Your Bear Bean? Plus new game Force or Norse that asks viewers to identify if a character is from Star Wars or Norse Mythology. Also featuring vloggers Juicing Jenna, Fitness Fred and Hungry Harry. Head to the CITV website for more details of how to take part!

11TH MARCH 21:00 ROOM FILM) Oscar-winning Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay star in director Lenny Abrahamson’s acclaimed drama, adapted by Emma Donoghue from her 2010 novel. Seven years after being abducted by a rapist, ‘Ma’ remains confined within a secure single-roomed shed, along with her five-yearold son Jack. Jack has never seen the outside world - his entire universe is bounded by the 10ft by 10ft space he shares with his loving mother. They have basic washing facilities, a toilet, a bed, a cooker, a TV and a wardrobe, where he sleeps, partly to screen him from the nightly sexual abuse Ma suffers from their captor ‘Old Nick’. Jack doesn’t question the situation - it’s all he’s ever known. In fact, he views Old Nick as their provider and everything on television as pure fantasy. But Ma recognises that Jack is starting to join the dots and, after troubling news from Old Nick, she realises it’s imperative they do everything they can to escape.

WILD IRELAND (TRAVEL) Colin Stafford-Johnson begins his Atlantic journey exploring the ancient ruins and wildlife of the Skellig Rocks - stormbound ocean pinnacles off the southwestern corner of Ireland where early Christian monks built a monastery on the summit almost 1500 years ago. His next stop is the deserted Blasket Islands, home to vast numbers of seals coming ashore in winter to fight, mate and moult before he heads inland through Ireland’s highest mountain range in search of the island’s last surviving herd of Red Deer from prehistoric times. Back on the coast he goes on the trail of humpback whales which are making their mark in Irish waters returning year after year in increasing numbers before heading north along the coast to meet Ireland’s only toads and lizards and a dolphin who has set up residence off Ireland’s limestone desert region - the Burren. This stage of his journey ends in Clew Bay, an iconic inlet half way up Ireland’s west coast and the place Colin chose to make his home. Documentary series explores one of the most famous buildings in the world, and its roles as a family home, the official office of the Queen as Head of State and a stage for pomp and ceremony. This episode looks back over the more than sixty years since the Queen ascended to the throne and looks ahead to ask what might happen to the Palace when Charles becomes King.

15TH MARCH 15:20 DEADLY SUSPICION (FILM)

David Dickinson and his team of dealers are in Kidderminster in the West Midlands where Alison Chapman falls head over heels for a sweetheart brooch. Henry Nicholls goes out all guns blazing to buy some silver cap badges and a military watch, and James Layte sits down with someone who wants to sell him her old curtains from the 1930s.

(STEREO, REPEAT, WIDESCREEN, FOLLOWED BY LOCAL WEATHER, SUBTITLES, 3 STAR)

14TH MARCH 20:00 INSIDE BUCKINGHAM PALACE (DOCUMENTARY)

Thriller about a prosperous family who are reunited by the murder of their patriarch, Governor Tyler Danville. They suspect that his death was caused by their schizophrenic daughter, who happened to abscond from a psychiatric hospital the night her father died. Before long, a series of murders all connected to the governor have taken place. His estranged son, however, cannot help but notice that his mother seems to care more about a return to political prominence than his father’s violent end. Director: David Burton-Morris, D.B. Morris

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THURSDAY 9TH MARCH 2017

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Breakfast The Housing Enforcers Homes Under the Hammer Heir Hunters Dom on the Spot Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Doctor Blake Mysteries Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show EastEnders Would I Lie to You? EastEnders Britain on the Fiddle BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Question Time This Week Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Flog it! Trade Secrets Heir Hunters Money for Nothing An Island Parish Great British Railway Journeys Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Two Tribes Beat the Brain Building Dream Homes Channel Patrol Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones The Hunt Bargain Hunt Eggheads The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food Antiques Road Trip The Great Pottery Throw Down Brexit: Britain’s Biggest Deal Match of the Day Newsnight Top Gear Panorama The Real Marigold Hotel Royal Recipes

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder The Home Game Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Buy Today, Pay Tomorrow? Tonight Emmerdale Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule Prime Suspect 1973 The Nightly Show with John Bishop ITV News ITV News London UEFA Europa League Highlights The Nightly Show with John Bishop Jackpot247

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Countdown King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News A New Life in the Sun Find it, Fix it, Flog it Countdown Fifteen to One Crufts 2017 Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Political Slot Crufts 2017 A Very British Hotel Extremely British Muslims : Boys to Men Rich Dog, Poor Dog Britain’s Weirdest Council Houses A Killing in My Family The Supervet Shipping Wars Four in a Bed

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Milkshake Monkey Shimmer and Shine Noddy: Toyland Detective Paw Patrol Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Digby Dragon Peppa Pig Wissper Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Perfect Life, Perfect Lies 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door The Great British Benefits Handout Celebrity Sex Pod 100% Hotter! Super Casino

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Premier League World Premier League 100 Club Premier League Years Football’s Greatest Great Sporting Moments Premier League Legends Spanish Football Gold Football League Gold Football’s Greatest

Football Gold WWE Smackdown Hlts Premier League Legends Cricket’s Greatest Test Cricket Sporting Heroes Test Cricket Live One-Day International Cricket Live Test Cricket

FRIDAY 10TH MARCH 2017

TENERIFE NEWS 571 I TV GUIDE

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Breakfast The Housing Enforcers Homes Under the Hammer Heir Hunters Dom on the Spot Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors The Doctor Blake Mysteries Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show Six Nations Rugby Union BBC News at Ten BBC London News Film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl The Real Marigold Hotel Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Flog it! Trade Secrets Heir Hunters Money for Nothing Big Dreams Small Spaces Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Two Tribes Beat the Brain Building Dream Homes Channel Patrol Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones The Hunt Bargain Hunt Eggheads The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food Antiques Road Trip Gardeners’ World Only Connect The Secrets of Your Food QI Newsnight Robot Wars Film The Borderlands Andrew Marr: My Brain and Me Terry Pratchett Back in Black

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder The Home Game Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Schofield’s South African Adventure Coronation Street Lethal Weapon The Nightly Show with John Bishop ITV News ITV News Play to the Whistle The Nightly Show with John Bishop Jackpot247 Storage Hoarders ITV Nightscreen

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Countdown King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News A New Life in the Sun Find it, Fix it, Flog it Countdown Fifteen to One Crufts 2017 Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Crufts 2017 Gogglebox The Last Leg 8 Out of 10 Cats How’d You Get So Rich? Film Oldboy Catastrophe Time Crashers Shipping Wars

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Milkshake Monkey Shimmer and Shine Noddy: Toyland Detective Paw Patrol Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Digby Dragon Peppa Pig Wissper Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime Winter Road Rescue Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film 10.0 Earthquake 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Gadget Show Naughty Toddlers Make You Laugh Out Loud The Graham Norton Story When Celebs Sing Pop... Badly Super Casino

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Premier League Darts La Liga Show Premier League Match Pack Great Sporting Moments Premier League Match Premier League Legends Spanish Football Gold La Liga Show Football’s Greatest Players

Live Super Rugby Test Cricket Super League Gold One-Day International Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Betfred Super League Highlights Super League Gold One-Day International Cricket Super Rugby Rugby Gold Super League Gold

SATURDAY 11TH MARCH 2017

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Breakfast Saturday Kitchen Live Mary Berry Everyday Football Focus BBC News Weather Bargain Hunt Escape to the Country Film Kung Fu Panda Final Score Celebrity Mastermind BBC News Regional News Weather Pointless Let’s Sing and Dance for Comic Relief Who Dares Wins Casualty Mrs. Brown’s Boys BBC News Match of the Day Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights This Country Line of Duty Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Yellow Canary Film The Happiest Days of Your Life Coast Natural World Homes Under the Hammer Two Greedy Italians: Still Hungry Little Paris Kitchen Film The Red Shoes Gardeners’ World University Challenge Only Connect Flog It! Natural World Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands Dad’s Army Geri’s 1990s: My Drive to Freedom Live at the Apollo Film L.A. Confidential Taboo Film Rabbit Hole This is BBC Two

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CITV Alphabetical All Star Family Fortunes The Voice UK ITV News and Weather Italy v France England v Scotland Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway The Voice UK

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Mobil 1 The Grid King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast Come Dine with Me A Place in the Sun Location, Location, Location

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In Hertfordshire, Kirstie Allsopp helps Chicago-born Lauren come to terms with the smaller scale of British properties as she and her British husband Paul seek their perfect home. Phil Spencer meets Rich and Bethan, who have lost out on two homes already and are in need of some expert guidance.

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ITV News and Weather Lethal Weapon Film Rambo: First Blood Part II TBA Jackpot247

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Channel 4 News Dogs Behaving Badly Crufts 2017 Film Room Film Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Hollyoaks Omnibus Four in a Bed

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Milkshake! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole Benefits: Yorkshire Dole Dance Moms The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! NCIS: Los Angeles

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NCIS 5 News Football on 5 Live Boxing on 5 Super Casino Inside Windsor Castle Inside King’s Cross: The Railway

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The Fantasy Football Club Soccer AM Live Premier League Guillette Soccer Saturday Live Under-20s Six Nations Rugby Union Rugby Gold Nissan Game of The Day Nissan Match Choice Premier League Highlights

Live Super Rugby Sporting Triumphs Test Cricket ATP Masters Tennis Live Super Rugby Super Rugby Gold La Liga Football Spanish FOotball Gold Live La Liga Football Spanish Football Gold

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SUNDAY 12TH MARCH 2017

Breakfast Match of the Day Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights The Andrew Marr Show The Big Questions Sunday Politics Bargain Hunt BBC News Weather for the Week Ahead Match of the Day Live Escape to the Country Songs of Praise BBC News Regional News Weather The Big Painting Challenge Countryfile Call the Midwife SS-GB BBC News Regional News Weather Match of the Day 2 American High School Celebrity Apprentice USA Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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A to Z of TV Gardening Island Parish Sark Winter Around the World in 80 Gardens Coast Gardeners’ World Countryfile Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Nigel Slater’s Dish of the Day Simply Nigella MOTD2 Extra Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones Film Shall We Dance? The House That £100k Built Back to the Land with Kate Humble Six Nations Rugby Special Robot Wars Top Gear Down the Mighty River with Steve Backshall Face of an Angel Women’s Six Nations Highlights Taboo Question Time Holby City

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CITV ITV News Countrywise Peston on Sunday Wild Australia with Ray Mears Chopping Block Who’s Doing the Dishes? ITV News and Weather The Voice UK Little Big Shots The Chase Tipping Point Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule 5 Gold Rings The Voice UK The Good Karma Hospital ITV News and Weather The Nightly Show Peston on Sunday Rugby Jackpot247 Chopping Block ITV Nightscreen

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Frasier Sunday Brunch The Simpsons Film Cheaper by the Dozen George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Location, Location, Location Channel 4 News Crufts 2017

Clare Balding presents live coverage from the final day of Crufts, the culmination of which is the crowning of Best in Show 2017. Before that, there’s judging of the Working and Pastoral Groups after which Clare charts the route to Best in Show of the five contenders. There are features on how to get the most of a dog’s relationship with children including tips on socialising them, how to say goodbye to an old dog, with expert advice on this sensitive subject, and a look at why dogs love being shown. 20:30 21:30 22:30 23:40 00:40 02:30

The Jump Homeland War Child Gogglebox Film Departure The Last Leg

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Countdown King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News A New Life in the Sun Posh Pawn Countdown Fifteen to One Sun Sea and Selling Houses Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Political Slot Dispatches Food Unwrapped 24 Hours in A and E How’d You Get So Rich? Tattoo Fixers Gap Year A Very British Hotel Extremely British Muslims : Boys to Men Escape to the Wild Building the Dream

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Angelina Ballerina Little Princess Paw Patrol Blaze and the Monster Machines Noddy: Toyland Detective Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Shimmer and Shine Peppa Pig Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Football on 5 The Gadget Show Film Gorillas in the Mist Celebrity Carry on Barging Cruising with Jane McDonald Inside Windsor Castle The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 5 News Weekend Film The Equalizer 5 News Film The Equalizer Film Harry Brown Super Casino

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Shimmer and Shine Noddy: Toyland Detective Paw Patrol Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Digby Dragon Peppa Pig Wissper Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Driven Underground 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight World Rally Championship 2017 Naughty Dogs Make You Laugh Out Loud Inside King’s Cross: The Railway Oj Simpson: Getting Away with Murder Film Sabotage Super Casino

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The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Live SPFL Football Fight Night Live Nissan Super Sunday SPFL Highlights Football Gold Live La Liga Football Premier League Highlights Goals on Sunday

WWE Smackdown Hlts Cricket’s Greatest Test Cricket Live Top 14 Rugby Union Spanish Football Gold ATP Masters Tennis Spanish Football Gold Live La Liga Football SPFL Highlights Test Cricket Football Gold

MONDAY 13TH MARCH 2017

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Breakfast The Housing Enforcers Homes Under the Hammer The Fugitives Dom on the Spot Bargain Hunt BBC News Regional News Doctors Escape to the Country A Service of Celebration for Commonwealth Day Flog It! Pointless BBC News Regional News The One Show Match of the Day Live BBC News Regional News Weather Have I Got a Bit More Old News for You TBA Line of Duty Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Money for Nothing Great Interior Design Challenge Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Women’s Six Nations Highlights Beat the Brain Building Dream Homes Channel Patrol Australia with Simon Reeve The Hunt Bargain Hunt Eggheads The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food Top Gear University Challenge Mary Berry Everyday Meet the Lords Cradle to Grave Newsnight Weather Down the Mighty River with Steve Backshall Incredible Medicine: Dr Weston’s Casebook Marine a: Guilty as Charged? Panorama Countryfile

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News Judge Rinder Dickinson’s Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase Local News and Weather ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street The Kyle Files Coronation Street Broadchurch The Nightly Show ITV News at Ten and Weather The Chase The Nightly Show Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show

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Goals on Sunday SPFL Highlights Premier League Years Premier League Highlights SPFL Highlights GOals on Sunday Premier League Legends Spanish Football Gold SPFL Highlights Premier League Highlights

Cricket’s Greatest Great Sporting Moments Cricket Classics ATP Masters Tennis Time of Our Lives Sky Sports Years Sporting Records ATP Masters Tennis Sporting Greats Sporting Triumphs Sky Sports Cricket Gold

TUESDAY 14TH MARCH 2017

TENERIFE NEWS 571 I TV GUIDE

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Breakfast The Housing Enforcers Homes Under the Hammer The Fugitives Dom on the Spot Bargain Hunt BBC News Regional News Doctors The Doctor Blake Mysteries Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News Regional News The One Show EastEnders Holby City The Replacement BBC News Regional News Weather Imagine... The Big Painting Challenge Line of Duty Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Flog It! The Fugitives Money for Nothing The Big Painting Challenge Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics The Super League Show Countryfile Building Dream Homes Channel Patrol Australia with Simon Reeve The Hunt Bargain Hunt Eggheads The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food The Best of British Takeaways Back to the Land with Kate Humble 1066: A Year to Conquer England Inside No 9 Newsnight Weather The Secrets of Your Food Meet the Lords SAS: Rogue Warriors

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV Lunchtime News Cheltenham Festival TBA The Chase Local News and Weather ITV Evening News Emmerdale Britain’s Busiest Motorway The Secret Chef Play to the Whistle

Host Holly Willoughby and team captains Frank Lampard and Bradley Walsh are joined by GB hockey Olympic gold medallist Sam Quek, sports presenter Jake Humphrey and comedian Rob Beckett. As always, funnymen Romesh Ranganathan and Seann Walsh are on hand too. 22:00 22:30 23:15 00:15

The Nightly Show ITV News at Ten and Weather Prime Suspect 1973 The Nightly Show

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Countdown King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News A New Life in the Sun Posh Pawn Countdown Fifteen to One Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Political Slot The Secret Life of the Zoo Mutiny Catastrophe This is Us Gogglebox Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA KOTV Boxing Weekly Gillette World Sport Mobil 1 The Grid Sun, Sea and Supersavers

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Paw Patrol Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Digby Dragon Peppa Pig Wissper Toot the Tiny T ugboat The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime The Great British Benefits Handout Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: Los Angeles Film Stranger in the House 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Inside King’s Cross: The Railway Inside Buckingham Palace Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh Cleopatra’s Dangerous Liaisons Secrets of the Egyptian Pyramids Super Casino

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Football Gold Soccer AM: The Best Bits Football Gold Prem. Leag. Review Fight Night Fight Night International Premier League Review Premier League 100 CLub Premier League Review Scottish Football Round-Up

Cricket’s Greatest Great Sporting Moments Cricket Classics Super League Fulltime Super League Gold Sporting Records Sky Sports Years Super League Fulltime ATP Masters Tennis Cricket’s Greatest

WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 2017

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Breakfast The Housing Enforcers Homes Under the Hammer Fugitives Dom on the Spot Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Doctor Blake Mysteries Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show The Sheriffs are Coming The Real Marigold Hotel BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Peter Kay’s Car Share A Question of Sport Who Do You Think Y ou Are? Line of Duty Weather for the

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Flog it! Trade Secrets Fugitives Money for Nothing Sicily: Wonder of the Mediterranean Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Two Tribes Beat the Brain Building Dream Homes Channel Patrol Australia with Simon Reeve The Hunt Bargain Hunt Eggheads The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food Antiques Road Trip The House That £100k Built Incredible Medicine: Dr Weston’s Casebook Mock the Week Newsnight Brexit: Britain’s Biggest Deal 1066: A Year to Conquer England The Lake District: A Wild Year

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London ITV Racing Live Celebrity Home Secrets The Chase ITV News London Party Political Broadcast by the Liberal Democrats ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Little Big Shots Benidorm The Nightly Show with Davina Mccall ITV News ITV News London UEFA Champions League Highlights The Nightly Show with Davina Mccall Jackpot247 1000 Heartbeats

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Countdown King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News A New Life in the Sun Posh Pawn Countdown Fifteen to One Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Political Slot Hidden Restaurants with Michel Roux Jr The Royal House of Windsor Mystery of the Man on the Moor 24 Hours in A and E Mutiny The Lost Lotus: Restoring a Race Car

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Paw Patrol Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Digby Dragon Peppa Pig Wissper Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime The Gadget Show Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Deadly Suspicion 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Search for Atlantis GPs: Behind Closed Doors Nightmare Tenants Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Benefits Super Casino

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Premier League 100 Club Premier League Years Premier League Review Great Sporting Moments Premier League Legends Spanish Football Gold Football Gold Premier League Review ATP Masters Tennis

Cricket’s Greatest Great Sporting Moments Sporting Heroes Sporting Rivalries Time of Our Lives Cricket’s Greatest Sporting Records Cricekt’s Greatest Sporting Greats Sky Sports Boxing Gold Premier League World

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THURSDAY 16TH MARCH 2017

Breakfast The Housing Enforcers Homes Under the Hammer Fugitives Dom on the Spot Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors The Doctor Blake Mysteries Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show EastEnders Shop Well for Less Britain on the Fiddle BBC News at Ten BBC London News Question Time This Week Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Flog it! Trade Secrets Fugitives Money for Nothing Welcome to Hull City of Culture 2017 Great British Railway Journeys Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Two Tribes Beat the Brain Building Dream Homes Channel Patrol Ireland with Simon Reeve The Hunt Bargain Hunt Eggheads The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food Antiques Road Trip The Great Pottery Throw Down The Last Kingdom Match of the Day Newsnight Top Gear The Real Marigold Hotel Royal Recipes

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Aerosmith gear up for Tenerife farewell concert

HE CajaCanarias Foundation is counting down to one the most important musical events in the Canary Islands of the last three decades.

On July 8th at 10pm, the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium in Santa Cruz will host the closing concert of Aero-Vederci Baby!, the European farewell tour of one of the world’s legendary rock bands: Aerosmith.

With the collaboration of Tenerife Cabildo and the City Council of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and with the technical production of New Event, Steven Tyler’s band will put the Canaries at the centre of the international musical map leading

a unique show, which will have a capacity of 32,000. Ticket prices range between 69 and 149 euros. After 45 years on stage and more than 150 million records sold, the American quintet formed by Steven Tyler, Joe Perr y, Joey Kramer, Tom Hamilton and Brad Whitford comes to Europe after a successful farewell tour in Latin America, where they were able to Hang the “no tickets” sign in Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Bolivia, Brazil, Peru or Mexico. Aero-Vederci Baby! will begin on May 17th in Tel Aviv to visit some of the main cities of the Old Continent, such as Moscow, Berlin, Copenhagen, Dublin, Florence, Lisbon, Madrid, Zurich, Barcelona, over a month and a half , until it ends in the historic farewell that will take place in Tenerife.

Machado stages second Day of EL ROSARIO Canary Traditions

HE very best of Canary traditions will be showcased in the district of Machado in the municipality of El Rosario on Saturday, March

11th.

The second “Dia de las Tradiciones” is one of the largest events of its kind and will include a guided tour, exhibitions, a big fiesta and gala. During the morning, the plaza de la ermita will be the meeting point to contemplate different exhibitions of vernacular sports, attend handicraft workshops or dance with the parrandas and, at night, the venue will be transferred to Terrero Municipal - Casa de las Tradiciones to enjoy the musical performances of Jeita, Marco del Castillo Trio and a new

show of the company Pieles. The culture department of El Rosario council, in collaboration with the Cultural Association for the Defence of the Canar y Traditions Jagua, is organising the second edition of this meeting that was founded last year with the objective of becoming, gradually, a cultural reference of the archipelago. It proved a great success with a big turnout. Councillor for culture, Fidel Vázquez, said that among the novelties of this edition is the organisation of a guided route, which will depart at 8am from the square of the hermitage to

visit the main enclaves of the route that connected Machado with the area of Barranco Hondo. From noon, there will be numerous workshops and activities to defend traditions in which the public can participate in the plaza of Machado. In addition, there will be demonstrations of stick fighting, shepherd’s jumping and Canary fighting. The day will also feature traditional dances and food. Finally, from 9pm onwards, the Gala de las Tradiciones will be held, which will be free of charge, and in which the group Jeita, Marco del Castillo Trio and the Pieles company will perform with a new folklore show.

Timplist stars in unsual format A SOLO

OMINGO Rodríguez El Colorao will offer his second concert as Artist in Residence of the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium, Gran Canaria on Friday, March 10th, at 9 pm, in the Chamber Room.

This event will be framed in the cycle A solo, in which the timplista will be shown to the public in an unusual format for his instrument, a recital without amplification and without accompaniment, in an intimate and close manner. The musician will be on stage alone with his instruments: a timple, a contra majorera and a guitar. Through them he shows his journey in music, from his beginnings in folkore, to his passage through classical music, not forgetting the stage in which he began to cover Latin American and modern music themes. Tickets can be purchased through the various channels, including on www.auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es,, or at the box office until just a few minutes before the show.

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Flamenco singer brings new album to the Canaries A N acclaimed flamenco singer will present her new studio album in April with two concerts in the capital of Gran Canaria and La Orotova.

The wonderful voice of Niña Pastori will fill the Teobaldo Power of La Orotava and the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium in Las Palmas with the unveiling of her album Amor me como soy (Sony Music, 2015), Latin Grammy Award for Best Flamenco Album. The Cádiz artist will be in Tenerife on April 29th for her La Orotava date and tickets are already on sale. The next day, she will go to Las Palmas. The album Ámame como soy is Niña’s latest musical journey in which she enriches her palette of styles with Latin American sounds such as sandunga, rumba and bolero but always rooted in flamenco, soniquete and bulerías. That’s why the repertoire of her latest studio album sounds like harmonies of flamenco cajones and guitars but also with the rhythm of salsa and bachata. In this way, the fusion of two cultures into a single album has resulted in one of the most complex and diverse works in Niña Pastori’s record label, which, in turn, also crowned the 20th anniversary of her musical trajectory which began in 1995. Ticket sale details are on http://www.tomaticket.es/entradas-nina-pastori-amame-como-soytenerife

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San Miguel launches its annual hiking programme

total of 25 residents of the municipality of San Miguel de Abona participated in the route Almendros en Flor, with which the local council begins its annual “Vamos de Pateo” hiking programme.

Vocal Siete show that everything changes

Those who attended this activity enjoyed not only the beauty of the landscape, but also a day of coexistence. “In this year’s edition we even have the support of Civil Protection, a body that we thank for their involvement and that will continue to participate in the forthcoming walks,” said sports councillor Víctor Chinea. The next walk takes place on Saturday, March 11, with the Cruz del Carmen-Presa de Tahodio route in Anaga.

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Preparations begin for Festivals of May in Los Realejos

HE artist Alicia Rodríguez is the author of the poster of the Festivals of May that will be presented this week in Los Realejos.

A pictorial work with a special role of women will illustrate a new edition of these celebrations. Councillor for the Festival of Los Realejos, Isabel Socorro, and the municipal technician of the area, Asterio Hernández, held a meeting with the illustrator of the next poster as she put the final touches to the work. Details of the May fiesta activities will first be presented to local groups and then to the public. It will then allow two months to prepare for the programme. The fun includes two events which are listed as of national tourist interest, the “Cruces y Fuegos de Mayo” (the Crosses and Fires of May) and the Romería in honour of San Isidro Labrador and Santa Maria de la Cabeza.

Enjoying the delights of Anaga ANSINA PROGRAMME

group of seniors from the municipality of San Miguel de Abona recently participated in a walk through Anaga, an initiative that was developed through the Ansina programme of the Cabildo Insular de Tenerife.

They were able to enjoy the nature and beauty of the surroundings, at the same time as feeling the benefit of an active and healthy leisure. The proposal is included in the numerous annual activities organised by the San MiguelTown Hall, such as birthdays, excursions, physical activities or table games, among others.

OCAL Siete bring their new work “Todo se transforma” to the Auditorium Alfredo Kraus on March 11th at 9pm.

The group seeks to surprise the public with a wide repertoire in terms of genres, authors and themes, with the aim of entertaining and participating in the cultural work done in the Canar y Islands. This concert is a coproduction of the Canary Island company Camino Viejo

Producciones and the Foundation Auditorio and Teatro. On this occasion, Vocal Siete suggests a change with “Everything is transformed” where the group is allowed to include various elements related to the scenic concept and artistic direction.

The repertoire offers a wide range of genres that the formation interprets, where they highlight the way in which the compositions are transformed when they are adapted to different genres of the original. The vocal group houses ten years of life and during this period has been adapting over time to become what it is today, a proposal that confirms its maturity in the last three years.

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Las Vegas arrives in Los Cristianos for Carnival celebrations L AS Vegas will be arriving in Los Cristianos from March 17th to March 27th, courtesy of the 2017 Carnival theme.

A full programme of colourful events has once again been arranged with an international flavour, aimed at all ages, all nationalities and visitors and local people alike. The fun begins on the evening of March 17th with the presentation of the candidates who are striving to gain the title of adult and young Carnival Queen respectively. The opening parade will be at 7pm on March 18th (the big Carnival day itself, known as the Coso, is on March 26th from 4pm). The traditional Burial of the Sardine is on March 27th at 9pm. In between, there are many

events to enjoy, including the Carnival of the Day on March 25th from 11am.

The full programme is as follows: Presentation of candidates for the young and adult Carnival Queen. Recinto del Carnaval (front of Edificio Valdés Center) Los Cristianos 17/03/2017 21:00 h. Exhibition of Carnival photos. Centro Cultural Los Cristianos. 18/03/2017 12:00 h. Wig Party, Fiesta del Pelucón 2017 Recinto del Carnaval (front of edificio Valdés Center) Los Cristianos 18/03/2017 16:00 h. Opening parade and

announcement, Los Cristianos 18/03/2017 19:00 h. Carnival concert with the Arona Band of Music. Plaza de la Pescadera Los Cristianos 19/03/2017 12:00 h. Pasacalles de Carnaval 2017, Los Cristianos 19/03/ 2017 17:00 h. Meeting of Carnival murgas groups, Recinto del Carnaval (front of Edificio Valdés Center) Los Cristianos 19/03/ 2017 18:00 h. Festival of dance groups, Recinto del Carnaval, Los Cristianos 20/03/2017 19:00 h. Carnival dance of the Third Age. Patio del Centro Cultural Los Cristianos. 21/03/2017 18:00 h. Gala of the Third Age. Recinto del Carnaval. 21/03/ 2017 20:00 h. Election of the young Gala

Queen, Recinto del Carnaval. 22/03/2017 20:00 h. Election of adult Queen. Recinto del Carnaval. 23/03/ 2017 21:00 h. Gala Drag Queen. Recinto del Carnaval. 24/03/2017 21:00 h. Carnaval de Día 2017 Los Cristianos 25/03/2017 11:00 h. Fancy dress competition. Plaza de la Pescadora Los Cristianos. 25/03/2017 Exhibition of classic and vintage cars,Recinto del Carnaval and around Los Cristianos. 26/03/2017 11:00 h. Pet’s fancy dress contest.Recinto del Carnaval. 26/ 03/2017 12:00 h. Gran Coso of the Carnival. 26/03/2017 16:00 h. Burial of the sardine. 27/ 03/2017 21:00 h.

Los Gigantes Top filmmakers head for Arona gears up for annual Carnival for new artistic event ARONIAS 2017

OS Gigantes will be celebrating everything about the countryside when the annual Carnival takes place.

The theme for this year’s celebrations is “La Granja” which means “The Farm” so some spectacular floats and costumes are expected. The festivities take place on March 10th,11th, 12th, 17th and 18th, ie two weekends of fun for all the family. The party will start on Friday, March 10, from 9pm in Plaza Buganvilla, where the Great Gala of Election of the Adult Queen will be held, to which three candidates will aspire. On Saturday, March 11, a children’s festival will take place and, later, there will be a costume ball. Sunday 12th

sees the Great Coso Apoteósico of the Carnival of Los Gigantes 2017 from “La Pescadora” towards the Plaza Buganvilla de Los Gigantes and with the participation of different groups. On Friday the 17th, there will be the traditional Burial of the Sardine on his usual tour. Then, the sardine burning and fireworks display, followed by the grand farewell dance in the Plaza de Los Gigantes. Saturday, March 18 brings the festivities to a close with the celebration of the Family Day Carnival.

RONA is to host its first International Film makers Encounter with experts giving tips and shedding new light on the industry and the image of the municipality. “Aronias” from March 10th to March 18th was born as a formative project for young people that aims to strengthen social bonds through artistic experience. Although it is mostly involving invited students, there is a session which is open to the general public. “The International Filmmakers Encounter will involve local youth in the realisation of three experiences with film professionals, in such a way that their perception of the

municipality, the identity and the implication with the same are reinforced and reflected in the final result of the work,” a spokesman explained. “The purpose of the experience is to strengthen the bond of residents with Arona through artistic creation, in this case audiovisual.” This municipality-citizen dialogue will be carried out with the guidance of six filmmakers, two for each group. Arona’s education councillor, L eopoldo Díaz Oda

stressed the importance of “supporting the artistic and cinematographic vocations of our youth and supporting culture as a form of social progress. “ The event’s director, José Miguel Viñas stressed that Aronías intends “to turn the municipality of Arona into a space for reflection, learning and audiovisual literacy, to learn to understand cinema and bring citizens to the different aspects of cinematography. “ Although two of the projects will be carried out with students from two institutes of the municipality, the third is open to the public, with

free registration. This is in the cultural centre in Los Cristianos. This venue will also host an exhibition on March 18th to see the work achieved during the event. The full programme is on http:/www.arona.org

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Maya's Tandoor Curry House prides itself on offering more than just good taste. Of course, the food served here is delicious but the team has thought about all aspects of your visit to make it a memorable occasion and to welcome you back time after time. The restaurant offers fine Indian cuise with excellent service from a friendly staff and has been receiving many fantastic reviews since its opening. Plentiful portions, first-class attention, curries hailed as the best many have ever tasted, fantastic value for money, an extensive menu to suit all tastes, including for vegetarians, those with allergies and children.....the praise is endless. Just one of the delighted diners says: "This truly is the most amazing Indian you will ever have." And in the words of another: "A little gem!"

For reservations call +34 922 861 496 / +34 602 657 690 Calle Honduras, C.C. Santiago I, Local 106 Puerto Santiago (Infront of Hotel Barcelo Santiago) www.mayascurryhouse.com

Just 50 metres from Loro Parque and with beautiful views of the ocean, Brunelli’s Steakhouse is waiting for you to explore the delights of the palate. Inspired in the original American steakhouses, this restaurant is located at the former fisher village of Punta Brava, in northern Tenerife, and offers you the best quality meat – tender, juicy and with an incomparable texture. Flavors like you have never tasted before thanks to a specially controlled maturation and their ‘Southbend’ oven, unique in the Canaries and which cooks the meat at more of 800ºC, highlighting all its properties and making your dinner simply perfect.

Inaugurated in 1996 by Queen Sirikit of Thailand, our Oriental restaurant offers Asian style ‘haute cuisine’, which includes a wide range of delicious dishes with the unique flavor of an essential continent within the international gastronomic scene. The menu changes regularly and offers the best of the delicate and tempting, yet sophisticated cuisine from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Japan. The unforgettable experience in El Oriental is also felt though the traditional decor of the restaurant, which reflects both the magic and fineness of Thailand, making this restaurant the ideal place for a perfect dinner.

For reservations call 922 062 600 In front of Loro Parque Puerto de la Cruz www.brunellis.com

For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/el-oriental

Tacoa Restaurant & Brewery

La Parrilla

II Pappagallo

El Sauzal

Puerto de la Cruz

Different types of craft beers can be enjoyed here. At the moment, for instance, they have ten! Two are the most recent, namely “Winter Porter” and a “Tajinaste”, with Teide floral honey. Specialities: a wide range of snacks, delicious salads, smoked food, various types of sausages, Geman grills and roasted knuckle of pork. Also home-made desserts. And new on the menu: vegan cuisine. This super brewery/restaurant is even more popular because it sells its bottled beer to the public who can walk here just like they can to other bars and restaurants!

Carretera General del Norte, 122, El Sauzal Open daily from 13:00 to 23:00, Frid. & Sat. until 12:30am Wednesday Closed. Tel: 922 56 41 73

The inmistakable Andalusian style of La Parrilla restaurant carefully decorates an architecture that blends rustic wood elements with southern Spain typical houses – an environment where diners live a gastronomic experience with the hallmark of excellence in restoration. The succulent cuisine with grilled meats, fresh fish and tapas challenge the most discerning palates in an evening paired with the best wines of the Canary Islands and Spanish Peninsula. In addition, our chef offers the freshest market daily. Enjoy the rustic setting and relaxed atmosphere of La Parrilla, which make this restaurant the perfect place for a romantic dinner or an entertaining encounter among friends.

Il Pappagallo restaurant perfectly combines the old art of making pasta dishes and innovative side dishes that will both delight diners. The menu has been entirely renovated to offer diners a modern culinary repertoire that matches our attention and love for details, as well as our passion for excellence. A varied buffet and a great selection of Italian specialties await you in its terrace overlooking the Atlantic, ideal to enjoy unforgettable sunsets and the tranquillity of the night during summer. In addition, our wine cellar houses the best Italian wines, chosen amongst the most traditional wines of the country.

For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/la-parrilla

For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/il-pappagallo

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Harriet’s

The Oyster Catcher

Tipsy Terrace

English Tea Room

Los Cristianos

Los Gigantes

Los Cristianos (new) & Fañabé

It’s always nice to try a new experience when in Tenerife so pop along to the Oyster Catcher in Los Cristianos and enjoy some spectacular flambé. The restaurant, on the thriving El Mirador strip, offers an extensive menu of British and Spanish cuisine, using only the best of fresh ingredients at affordable prices, including homemade soups, daily roasts served with classic Yorkshire pudding and stock gravy, pastas, fish and fresh salads. All the main courses are served with a choice of fresh vegetables and potatoes. You can sit indoors or on the undercover terrace. Flambés are the speciality of the house, with the steaks, king prawns , pork or chicken cooked right in front of you with delicious sauces. Follow up with a flambéed dessert such as crêpe suzette and banana flambé. Delicious!

For reservations call 922 788 038 Open daily C.C. El Mirador, Local 5 Avenida San Francisco, Los Cristianos www.oystercatcher.es - info@oystercatcher.es

Tipsy Terrace in Los Gigantes is described as one of the friendliest places around and you will see why when you visit. You will find great home cooking and dishes to suit all tastes, from breakfast through to evening meals and everything in between. Tap into their menu on www.tipsy-terrace.net and you can see all the choices for yourself, from Tipsy’s Ploughman’s and Rise and Shine sandwiches to wraps, jacket potatoes, burgers, crunchy salads, light lunches and much, much more. Tipsy Terrace also has a swimming pool, tennis, mini-golf and lovely gardens. It is easy to find as it is just by the coach and bus stops.

For reservations call 922 868 432 Los Gigantes Sports & Gardens Calle Hibisco 4, Los Gigantes www.tipsyterrace.net

Very much a Tenerife business success story, Harriet's English Tea Room and Restaurant in Los Cristianos has a very welcome addition to its extensive menu - Sunday lunches for 9.95 euros which are served between 12 noon and 5pm. With a big sunny terrace and beautifully designed interior, this lovely restaurant is just a stone’s throw from the bus station at the San Marino building (ie turn left at the bottom of the bus station and it is 100 yards or so on your left, in premises formerly occupied by the Heritage bar). In addition to the fantastic Sunday roasts, with "proper" roast potatoes, you will find the most gorgeous food, all home-made and great British cooking, including all day breakfasts, mouthwatering cakes, salads, jacket potatoes, sandwiches and rolls, home-made burgers, pancakes, ice-creams, evening meals and numerous varieties of teas and coffees served in china pots and cups. There are also many gluten-free and diabetic options.

For reservations call 922 712 791 Los Cristianos, San Marino building. Open daily from 9am to 11pm. Playa Fañabé,56 Central Commercial. Open 9am to 10pm, closes 5pm Saturday and Sunday

Donde Mario

La Bodeguita de Enfrente

Cuesta de la Villa

A great part of the fun of wining and dining in Tenerife is finding somewhere different and it’s well worth a trip out to Santa Ursula to the warm and inviting Donde Mario. Though from the outside you might easily pass by it, the inside is elegant and captivating. Restaurateur Mario Torres surpises us every day with his extensive use of produce in season, and his unbeatable experience with wines and cookery. Just try his Cherne warm salad, a super-healthy Canarian fish soup, or his Lomo de Vaca Morucha. You will be surprised.

Set in a series of old Canary houses, this restaurant is made up of a labyrinth of inter-connecting rooms leading off from the bar area in the centre. The atmosphere is reminiscent of an English country pub with its low ceilings with wooden beams and warm décor. The food is fundamentally Canarian. They grow most of their own produce at their allotment and only use olive oil to cook with. Their ethos is a simple one, only use the best, fresh produce and cook it with thought and care. The menu is described as Picoteo, slightly more than tapas without reaching the full-blown three-course meal status. It’s delicious and affordable.

Why not try a touch of “picoteo”, the Spanish-style of eating where, as the name suggests, you pick a selection of dishes and share with your companions. You will find “El Calderito de la Abuela” in Santa Úrsula and it offers a unique and homely atmosphere combining Canary cuisine with modern creativity. This is already an award-winning restaurant and it’s not surprising that this year, it has again scooped a TripAdvisor accolade. The exterior of this property belies what you will find inside as it is full of charm and carácter and there is an incredible view of La Orotava valley. “A gem” is how it is described.

For reservations call 922 304 585 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 119 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.dondemario.net

For reservations call 922 302 760 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 205 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.labodeguitadeenfrente.net

For reservations call 922 301 918 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 130 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.elcalderitodelaabuela.net

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Tressardi

Restaurante Gom

Restaurante Magnolia

Puerto de la Cruz

Santa Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz

This iconic restaurant in the heart of Santa Cruz is definitely a place to head for if you enjoy stunning decor and high-end cuisine but at prices you can still afford. The food here is best described as a slice of home-made cooking with the taste and touch of nouvelle cuisine. The emphasis is on quality, freshness and naturalness where the raw product is the star, depending on what is available that day in the market. They offers a special menu for celiac and can help create food for anyone with a specific allergy. Weddings, etc are also catered for and there is always a dish of the day. You will find GOM within the Hotel Taburiente, located in front of Parque García Sanabria. Their opening times are Tuesday to Saturday from 13:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:00.

Restaurante Magnolia has come a long way, starting life as a small intimate restaurant with an outdoor terrace to the finished article we see today, with the terrace now covered and well spaced tables inside. The kitchen is open plan and creates the most wonderful national and international dishes with an extensive menu of fish, shellfish, lamb, steaks, pastas. This venue is always busy and customers are full of praise for the Restaurante Magnolia as one of the finest places to eat on the island. The quality and service certainly stands out and the cost is very reasonable indeed. They are open every day from 13:00 - 16:00 and 19:00 to 23.30.

Winter times: Sunday to Thursday: 15:00 -23:00 pm / Wednesday closed Friday & Saturday : 15:00 - 24:00 pm For reservations call 922 382 056 Calle Aceviños, La Paz, Puerto de la Cruz

For reservations call 922 276 058 Calle Dr. Guigou,29 Santa Cruz www.hoteltaburiente.com

For reservations call 922 385 614 or e-mail: reservas@restaurantemagnolia.com Avda. Marqués de Villanueva del Prado s/n Puerto de la Cruz www.restaurantemaganolia.com

Bar El Pincho

Sook

Mamma Rosa

Las Vistas, Los Cristianos

Santa Cruz

Playa de las Américas

At Bar El Pincho you can enjoy good prices, good food, good service and a fantastic view of the ocean. They are winning fans because of the friendly staff you encounter and the delicious Spanish tapas. They have a great offer, a combination of tapas for two for only 9.50 euros. There is also a wide selection of main plates, such as steak, chicken and fish, all cooked with love and the best ingredients they can find. Do try their fantastic cocktails which they always try to improve. Try also the special dishes from the north of the island and the drinks. Reservations can be done between 10:30 to 20:00pm

Summer has arrived and the wonderful SOOK restaurant has devised a refreshing and appetising menu for the hot months. New mouth-watering dishes are home-made salmorejo with extra virgin olive oil, diced Iberian ham and bread croutons, avocado from our islands in tempura, served with sweet chilli sauce and soy, tuna tataki with seaweed salad and caramelised soy sauce and duck breast soft grilled, with papaya chutney. In addition, the air-conditioned restaurant continues to offer its refreshing desserts such as seasonal fruit salad with guava mayonnaise. SOOK is now also opening with its a la carte during the weekend, both for lunch and dinner. The opening times are 13:00 to 15:30 and 20:30 to 23:30 and for your convenience, there is a parking area. You might also like to try the full breakfast buffet open to the public from 7am to 11am from Monday to Sunday. Ideal to start a day of shopping or tourist visit to Santa Cruz. The price is 16 euros per person.

Mamma Rosa is one of the longest established restaurants in the south of Tenerife and has an extensive menu and a modern ambiance which appeals to all ages. For more than 22 years, it has offered elegance, top-class cuisine, an excellent varied wine list and, of course, the service you would expect. The cuisine is described as classical Italian and Scandinavian with Spanish and French influences, blended together and cooked in a modern style. Part of the new approach is to offer a very extensive fish menu. As with the meat, the restaurant tries where possible to buy local produce and support the islands’ agriculture.

If you want to seek out a really good Italian restaurant at an affordable price with a lovely terrace, look no further than Tressardi. It offers a very varied menu including traditional Italian dishes, pizza and pasta with gorgeous fillings and sauces, meat dishes, fresh fish and crunchy salads. The desserts like tiramisu and panna cota are to die for! So if you want a good Italian restaurant for a family meal, a romantic dinner, a quick lunch when working or take away, Tressardi is your restaurant. A friendly and homely restaurant that has quality products combining fast food and well elaborated dishes for kids and grown ups. Depending on your choices the price can go higher but an average 15-16 Euros per person is what you can expect.

For reservations call 649 431 110 Paseo Las Vistas, Los Cristianos www.barelpincho.com

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Why kidney infections need prompt treatment

How to tell if you have depression D EPRESSION affects people in different ways and can cause a wide variety of symptoms.

They range from lasting feelings of unhappiness and hopelessness, to losing interest in the things you used to enjoy and feeling very tearful. Many people with depression also have symptoms of anxiety. There can be physical symptoms too, such as feeling constantly tired, sleeping badly, having no appetite or sex drive, and various aches and pains.

The symptoms of depression range from mild to severe. At its mildest, you may simply feel persistently low in spirit, while severe depression can make you feel suicidal, that life is no longer worth living. Most people experience feelings of stress, unhappiness or anxiety during difficult times. A low mood may improve after a short period of time, rather than being a sign of depression. It’s important to seek help

from your GP if you think you may be depressed. Many people wait a long time before seeking help for depression, but it’s best not to delay. The sooner you see a doctor, the sooner you can be on the way to recovery.

What causes depression?

Sometimes there’s a trigger for depression. Life-changing events, such as bereavement, losing your job or even having a baby, can bring it on.

People with a family history of depression are more likely to experience it themselves. But you can also become depressed for no obvious reason. Depression is fairly common, affecting about one in ten people at some point during their life. It affects men and women, young and old. Studies have shown that about four per cent of children aged five to 16 in the UK are anxious or depressed.

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kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is a painful and unpleasant illness caused by bacteria travelling from your bladder into one or both of your kidneys.

It’s more serious than cystitis, a common infection of the bladder that makes urinating painful. If treated promptly, a kidney infection doesn’t cause serious harm, but will make you feel very unwell. If a kidney infection isn’t treated, it can get worse and cause permanent kidney damage. Symptoms of a kidney infection often come on within a few hours. You can feel feverish, shivery, sick and have a pain in your back or side. Most kidney infections need prompt treatment with antibiotics to stop the infection from damaging the kidneys or spreading to the bloodstream. You may also need painkillers. If you’re especially vulnerable to the effects of an infection – for example, if you have a pre-existing health condition or are pregnant, you may be admitted to hospital and treated with antibiotics through an intravenous drip. After taking antibiotics, you should feel completely better after about two weeks. In rare cases, a kidney infection can cause further problems. These include blood poisoning (sepsis) and a build-up of pus in the kidney called an abscess.

Being forgetful may be a symptom of illness

T’S normal to become a bit forgetful as you get older. However, memory loss could be a symptom of something more serious and should be checked by a GP. Memory loss, also called amnesia, occurs when a person loses the ability to remember events and information they would normally be able to recall. This could be something that happened only seconds or minutes ago or a memorable event that happened in the past. The memory loss may have started suddenly or may have been getting worse over the last year or so. Memor y loss can be distressing, for the person affected as well as for their family. Relatives may fear the worst and assume it’s caused by dementia, but this often isn’t the case.

Could it be dementia? If you’re reading this

because you think your memory problems may be a sign of dementia, rest assured that they probably aren’t. A person with dementia will not usually be aware of their memor y loss or may deny it. Your memory loss is likely to be caused by something a lot more common and treatable, such as depression. You may be worried that someone you care for has dementia. However, bear in mind that around 40% of people aged over 65 have some kind of memor y difficulty and only 15% will develop dementia each year. If your instincts are correct, their denial or lack of awareness of their memor y loss can make it hard to convince them to see a GP.

Signs that someone has dementia As a general guide: Dementia usually occurs in people over the age of 65. Someone with dementia will struggle to remember immediate or recent events, but can still recall events that happened a long time ago. Therefore, if their long-term memory is affected, it probably isn’t dementia. The memory loss doesn’t happen suddenly but gets gradually worse over time. Common causes of memory loss Generally, GPs find that patients who see them about memory loss are most likely to have anxiety, stress or depression. Their memory loss is due to poor concentration and not noticing things in the first place because of a lack of interest. Sleeping problems make the memory loss worse.

Your GP may suggest trying antidepressant tablets. If their assumption is correct, these should improve the memory problems as the depression lifts. An elderly person with memory loss is likely to have depression if they also experience changes in behaviour, such as hoarding or being bad tempered. Other common causes of memory loss are:  A head injur y, for example after a car accident.  A stroke that cuts off some of the blood supply to the brain and causes brain tissue to die. These will cause sudden memory loss, where you either forget events that happened before the trauma (retrograde amnesia), or you forget everything that happened after the trauma (anterograde amnesia).

Less common causes of memory loss Less commonly, memory loss can be caused by:  An underactive thyroid, which means your thyroid gland (found in the neck) does not produce enough hormones.  Certain types of medication, such as sedatives and some treatments for Parkinson’s disease.  Long-term alcohol misuse.  Bleeding in the brain, known as subarachnoid haemorrhage.  Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency, for example because of a digestive problem.  Problems with blood flow to part of the brain, which cause sudden episodes of memory loss that a person cannot recall afterwards (known as transient global amnesia).  A stressful or traumatic event that causes someone to block out the memory, leaving them unable to remember important information (known as psychogenic amnesia).  A brain tumour.

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Fast, removable and transparent orthodontics: a novel treatment

AST, removable and transparent orthodontics. In Artedental, this is possible.

A Spanish company has managed to reduce the time of aesthetic orthodontics by combining the removable splints with the power of fixed appliances. In Tenerife, only ten clinics use this system. The Artedental team, the first clinic in the Canar y Islands to use it, highlights among its advantages the speed and aesthetics achieved in the same product, in addition to its attractive price. Why does a person in adulthood decide to put on braces of the metal variety? It is not a short, aesthetic or pleasurable treatment, but the results are “worth it”, or at least that is what those who have decided to take them say. Rosa Coello, a resident of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, for example, took the traditional steel brackets for two and a half years, and says she is “very happy” because her teeth are now “perfect”. However, she points out that it was not an easy process. Once a month, she had to undergo a check to adjust the devices, which caused her pain and discomfort for a week. One week a month for two and a half years! And that without counting the limitations with food, no hard food hard or anything which could

get caught in the device. And, of course, the aesthetic disadvantage. When asked about the removable invisible orthodontics, she says she would have liked to wear them, although the price and the fact that it was more prolonged led her to choose the traditional brackets. But what if she could have had a transparent orthodontic, which could be extracted for eating, brushing her teeth and even for meetings or interviews for the same price and time as her treatment? She did not doubt it, she would have opted for it. This is what the company Geniova Technologies achieved just two years ago and is revolutionising the market. Geniova, The Fast Aligner, is a system that combines the power of the brackets with the dental (removable) splints in a device characterised by being “hybrid” and individualised. This novel treatment is hardly practised in the Canary Islands. Only ten clinics use it in Tenerife, and six in Las Palmas. Artedental, a clinic specialising in dental implants and known for its research in this field, was the first to implement this system in the Islands. Sonsoles Pérez

Tamajón, an orthodontist at the clinic, said that they started using it in Artedental shortly after its launch in Madrid, after checking its advantages. “The apparatus consists of transparent copings joined by a nickel-titanium arc. This arch allows the tension to be distributed throughout the splint, conferring the power of the traditional brackets. In addition, the splint is fractioned so that the movement occurs in the teeth that need rectification and not in the rest. Both characteristics are what make it so fast, “ explains Dr. Pérez Tamajón. “The device can be removed for periods of two hours a day, as long as the patient takes an average of between 16 and 18 hours.” The advantage in this case is significant: “Imagine you have a dinner with friends, or an important meeting. You can do without the device. You can also take it off to eat and clean it, and it does not alter hygiene

habits. “While it does carry some discomfort, it is much less painful than traditional appliances. While these have edges, the Geniova system has applied a lobed design, which reduces the discomfort of patients. “ Óscar Cubillo decided on this treatment after evaluating other options. “I was surprised when I had it in my hands for the first time, because it is not exactly ‘invisible’. However, once placed in the mouth, the fact that it is transparent made it mimic my teeth very well and virtually unnoticed. With regard to hygiene, he points out that the only disorder is “always carry a toothbrush with you”. According to the Artedental doctor, it is necessary to take an average of 6 to 12 months, depending on the case, which makes it the shortest removable aesthetic orthodontic treatment on the market. A traditional bracket treatment lasts an average of

24 months, and the removable splints between 15 and 18 months. In the case of splints, the tooth moves an average of 0.5 millimeters per month. With Geniova, the movement accelerates to 1 and 1.5 millimeters during the same period. “It is a perfect treatment for adults with a correct posterior bite and anomalies in the front,” specifies the orthodontist. Another feature of Geniova is that you can see the result before you start the process. With a panoramic x-ray and photos of the face and the inside of the mouth, a virtual 3D model is generated where the patient observes the movements that will make his teeth and their final position. “It’s not an image of before

and after, it’s much more than that, which certainly surprises and ends convincing patients,” says Dr. Pérez Tamajón. He adds that the cost can be “a third lower than that of traditional removable and invisible orthodontics, which makes it a much more attractive product at the consumer level.” When asking Oscar Cúbillo what made him decide for an orthodontic treatment at a mature age, he is clear. “The teeth never stop moving, and I already had them in a very aesthetic position. I did not want to wear any traditional gadgets at all, so once the doctor from Artedental told me the advantages of Geniova, I did not hesitate. Speed, aesthetics and price seemed to me reason enough to decide. “

For more information, visit www.artedentalclinic.com

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HE books reviewed today and in the next edition of Tenerife News are from the Richard and Judy Spring collection. Between them this husband and wife team have built up a well deserved reputation for discovering new authors. Our first book reviewed is no exception, the acclaimed psychological thriller from Sabine Durrant, Lie With Me. Saturday March 11 A few days left for you to buy a prize winning ticket for our raffle in aid of the Volunteers Lunch. We have a table in reception groaning with goodies to be won. Thank you to all who have donated prizes. Saturday March 18 - 1.30 for 2pm The highlight of our social events the ever popular annual Pig Roast. A lunch of succulent roast pork served with Canarian potatoes and a variety of salads. There are very few places left, if you wish to join us please ask at the Treasurer’s Desk. 15 euros including wine. We welcome visitors to join us during our opening hours Mondays and Fridays 3pm to 5.30 pm and Wednesday and on Saturdays 10pm to 1pm. Refreshments are served in the garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Discover more about us on Facebook, TripAdvisor and our Website ‘theenglishlibrary.es’. Did you know you can access Facebook through our Website. You will find us at Calle Irlanda 5, Parque Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz. Telephone 922 383098.

ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Overindulgence will mean poor health. Try not to let relatives or friends cause any friction with your mate. Daydreaming will be your downfall.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Put your efforts into your work or money making ventures rather than your emotional life. Don’t neglect these problems; deal with them once and for all, then move on to more pleasurable tasks. You will reach the most people if you speak out at an organizational function. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You need more space for the whole family. Don’t overreact if your partner has a poor attitude. Try to be understanding.

CANCER (June 22-July 22)

Lie with me by Sabine Durrant

with whispers. The neighbours blame her sudden disappearance on the heat wave, but ten-yearolds Grace and Tilly aren’t convinced. As the summer shimmers endlessly on, the girls decide to take matters into their own hands. Inspired by the local vicar, they go looking for God— they believe that if they find Him they might also find Mrs Creasy and bring her home.

Mad Girl by Bryony Gordon

Don’t gossip. You will have an interest in foreigners and their cultures. You are best to do something energetic with friends instead.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Property deals look good. Secret intrigues could get you into trouble. Be careful that you aren’t saddled with the responsibilities of others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You may be tired of working for someone else. Changes in your home are apparent, and you must be willing to bend if you don’t want to find yourself alone. Don’t allow your lover to take advantage of your good nature. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)

The most talked about psychological thriller. It starts with a lie. The kind we’ve all told - to a former acquaintance, for some reason, we feel the need to impress. The story of our life, embellished for the benefit of the happily married lawyer with the kids and the lovely home. The next thing you know, you’re having dinner at their house, and accepting an invitation to join them on holiday - swept up in their perfect life. Which turns out to be less than perfect. But by the time you’re trapped and sweating in the relentless Greek sun, burning to escape the tension all around you - by the time you start to realise that, however painful the truth might be, it’s the lies that cause the real damage...well, by then, it could just be too late.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You need a change of pace. Include friends and family members in your redecorating plans. Listen, but don’t make any rash decisions.

The Trouble with goats and sheep by Joanna Cannon

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)

Lying in wait by Liz Nugent Lydia Fitzsimmons lives in the perfect house with her adoring husband and beloved son. There is just one thing Lydia craves to make her life complete, and she is determined that her husband will get it for her. The last thing she expects is that her obsession

You are best to ask questions if you aren’t certain about issues that are confronting you. You could be emotional if you didn’t take care of problems with loved ones. Friendships will be ruined if you let too many people get involved in any disputes.

will lead to murder. However, not even a dead body can stop Lydia in her tracks. If anything, it makes her more determined to get her own way whatever the cost....

Part coming-of-age story, part mystery, this is a quirky and utterly charming debut about a community in need of absolution and two girls learning what it means to belong. England, 1976. Mrs Creasy is missing and the Avenue is alive

It’s the snake in her brain that has told her ever since she was a teenager that her world is about to come crashing down. It’s caused alopecia, bulimia, and drug dependency. And Bryony is sick of it. Keeping silent about her illness has given it a cachet it simply does not deserve, so here she shares her story with trademark wit and dazzling honesty. A hugely successful columnist for the Telegraph a bestselling author, and happily married mother of an adorable daughter, Bryony has managed to laugh and live well while simultaneously grappling with her illness. Now it’s time for her to speak out. Writing with her characteristic warmth and dark humour, Bryony explores her relationship with her OCD and depression as only she can.

This is a wonderful day to look into courses or hobbies that interest you. Delve a little deeper if you really want to know the score. Your temper could get the better of you if you confront personal situations. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Conflicts over joint finances are likely. Keep your feelings to yourself if you want to avoid embarrassment. Minor accidents could occur if you don’t take precautions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Rely on the one you love for support and affection. Those close to your heart may be difficult to reason with. Self-improvement could bring amazing results.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Do not get involved with individuals who are already committed to others. You can make new friends by taking part in social events involving colleagues. Don’t press your luck with your loved ones.

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Cold and rain fails to spoil La Kickboxing Laguna’s seventh night race champion

OLD weather and some rain could not dent the success of La Laguna’s VII Night Race.

Jonay González and Jasmin Eden were the winners of the five kilometre challenge whilst Agoney Díaz and Laura

Van Den Beucken triumphed over the ten kilometre route. The Night Race was held in the historic streets of the old

town of Aguere and started at 8pm, with the signal given by local sports councillor, Agustín Hernández who fired the starting pistol. Jonay Gonzalez (15.35) came home ahead of Alejandro Rodríguez (16.51) and Francisco Javier Martín (17.09). In the women’s five kilometre race, first was Jasmin Eden (19.03), an athlete of just 13 years of age, ahead of Susana Prieto (19.26) and Sara Parker (20.34). In the ten kilometres, the fastest man was Agoney Diaz (32.52), second Roberto Carlos Vera (33.47) and third Hacomar Rodríguez (33.56). In the women’s, victory went to

Sofía praised as she conquers the waves

young sportswoman who is excelling in the international world of surfing has been welcomed to a reception in her honour in La Orotava.

Sofía de Tomás Ascanio is still only 21 but has the world in front of her. She is already Canary Champion in the Women’s Open Surf and has received numerous awards and titles, including a distinction from La Orotava council in the XII gala of sport for her career path. Sofia began her career in the world of surfing at a young age, practising with her father on the beaches of Los Patos, El Ancon, Martianez and El Socorro, combining it with other sports such as tennis. However, she soon opted to specialise in surfing, a sport so exciting it attracts and engages everyone and in which Sofia demonstrated great skills from the beginning. In recent years, she had had a great presence in the events and sports competitions related to surfing, in the insular, regional and national scope. The mayor of La Orotava, Francisco Linares congratulated Sofia on her outstanding success so far and wished her continued success in conquering the waves.

Laura Van Den Beucken (37.40), beating Yurena Domínguez (42.52) and Elene Perez (43.03). Once again, the event was organised by the Autonomous Sports Organisation (OAD) of La Laguna Town Hall which was delighted to receive the news that the circuit had been approved by the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation. Both races left and returned to the Plaza del Adelantado. Those who ran five kilometres did one lap, the others two. The award ceremony was attended by Agustín Hernández; José Siverio, inspector of the Local Police; and Asier Amador, manager of the OAD.

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SURF CHAMPION

NE of the greatest sports figures San Miguel de Abona has ever known, Jonay Risco has become part of the municipality’s legacy for

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The World Kickboxing champion was honoured at the sports-cultural centre that bears his name with the unveiling of a plaque and the presentation of a scroll. The Mayor, Arturo Eugenio González Hernández praised his achievements during the ceremony, saying: “He is an icon and his work and dedication have served not only as an example to follow but also has ensured kickboxing is no longer an unknown sport.” “For our municipality and its residents, it is a source of pride that the sports-cultural centre of the urban area bears his name,” he added. The Mayor, who was accompanied by other council representatives and numerous members of the public, said the ceremony recognised his career, “a story which still has many battles to recount”. He described the young sportsman as”of one of the reference fighters in the national and international panorama “ who in July of 2013 became World Champion of Kickboxing.

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Santa Cruz bids for prestigious swimming event

ANTA Cruz is bidding to become the seat of the Absolute and Junior Swimming Championship in 2018.

This event, traditionally held in summer over a long swimming pool, is one of the biggest events of this sport at national level and would be carried out in the capital of Tenerife with the consequent benefits for the hotel and restaurant sector. The Mayor, José Manuel Bermúdez, received the president of the Canar y Swimming Federation, José Maroto, who travelled from Gran Canaria to exhibit this project. The meeting was also attended by sports councillor for Santa Cruz, Veronica Meseguer, and the president of the Association of Swimming Clubs of Tenerife, Pedro Albericio. It was agreed to request the Royal Spanish Swimming Federation (RFEN) to hold this championship in Santa Cruz. To this end, reports will soon

be sent to this body containing the improvements carried out in the Municipal Swimming Pool Acidalio Lorenzo after its reopening last January and also the disposition that the capital has to respond to the hotel demand that an appointment of this magnitude demands. Sr. Bermúdez said that holding this event “will consolidate our intention to bet on being the venue for championships that, in addition to attracting the interest of all athletes and fans of a particular discipline, also provide a benefit to the city in terms of Its dynamisation. Santa Cruz has already proven, with remarkable success, its capacity to host tourism congresses and other sporting events of the first magnitude.”

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Second Binter Young tennis NightRun sets player excelling the scene for at just nine May 20th

ANTA Cruz is extending an invitation throughout Tenerife for competitors to take part in the second Binter NightRun on May 20th.

The Mayor of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, José Manuel Bermúdez said the event had a great future ahead and was a fantastic fiesta of running. “We are looking forward to this new event, which promotes sports, music, leisure and commerce, to continue consolidating in the Santa Cruz sports calendar,” he said. Last year, the race attracted 1,500 runners and this number is expected to rise to 2,500. “We are convinced that there will be more people every year. However, we are not obsessed with numbers but with quality. We want all the participants and the public that come to witness the race to enjoy this great show and stay as satisfied as possible,” he stressed.

The same circuit will be repeated around the streets of Santa Cruz, with music, lights, fireworks and the close proximity of the sea all adding to the atmosphere. “The Binter NightRun of Santa Cruz is a wonderful spectacle of sports, music, colour and nightlife that will captivate you,” says the Mayor. “If you are not taking part, come aloing to cheer the competitors on.” Once again, there will be a five kilometre race open to people with a disability. Intersport in Tenerife is once again collaborating and accepting registrations at its three stores at Trompo: La Orotava, 3 de Mayo: Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Chafiras: Zona sur.

T just nine years of age, Laura Tapia is already outstanding on the national tennis scene by placing herself as number one in the Spanish ranking of the youngest category.

The member of the Tennis Club Puerto de la Cruz received the recognition of her home town with a visit to Los Realejos council, where she was received by deputy mayor, Adolfo González, and councillor for sports, Benito Dévora. The municipal representatives gave Laura a trophy in gratitude “for putting the name of Los Realejos, as a resident of this town, at the top of national tennis,” according to the head of sports, as well as “publicly recognising her already successful career despite her young age. “ Laura achieved number one status in the national ranking of benjamin players and was Canary runner up last year in her first season in the category. She also takes part in various provincial, regional and national competitions and will be travelling to the mainland in March and April. She is also expected to participate in the international Smrikva Bowl tournament in Croatia in June as a Spanish representative, an event reserved for young promises of world tennis.

GRANADILLA DELIGHT

Shining medal tally for kickboxing team

WELVE athletes from Granadilla brought a dozen medals back to the municipality following the Tenerife Kickboxing Championships.

The hotly-contested event was held in the pavilion ‘Pancho Camurria’ in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. In total, there were four golds, seven silver and bronze, nine in point combat, one in K1 and one in kickboxing light. The athletes belong to the school of Mar Rodriguez, six times world champion in kickboxing over ten years. Councillor for sport, Sara Cano Delgado, congratulated this young quarry of sportsmen and their teacher, Mar Rodríguez, for the great work developed in favour of a lesser known sport but one which has a great following of supporters in the municipality. The next sporting event will be the Championship of the Canary Islands that will take place on March 25th and which will be attended by the four gold winners as representatives of Tenerife.

Junk mail reflects return of property sector

FTER almost a decade of decimation, the Spanish property sector is growing again, and it’s showing up in my letter box.

New figures from the Spanish Association of Land Registrars reveal that one in five new companies started in Spain are now in the property sector, with construction startups rising to 13% of all new companies, and estate agents up to 8%. For about eight years the sector went through record levels of business failure and little startup activity, so this is quite a turnaround for the sector. I’m not surprised by these figures, as for several months now my letter box has been filling up with junk mail from real estate agents, the likes of which I haven’t seen since the boom years. I’m starting to see the return of letters disguised to make you think they are from a private individual / cash-buyer house-hunting in your area, but if you ring it turns out to be an agent. Now that I haven’t seen since about 2008. Only a few years back I would go a whole year without any leaflets from property companies. If the junk mail in my letter box is anything to go by, agents are having to work hard to find vendors, at least in my neck of the woods.

Foreign demand increased in 2016, but British demand slumped after Brexit

HE Spanish Association of Land Registrars recently published a market report for the last quarter of 2016, which I have used to dig out figures on foreign demand for the whole year. The big story is the slump in British demand due to Brexit. As I wrote last week, the overall Spanish housing market was up 14% last year, with home purchases by foreign buyers up 16%, all based on sales inscribed in the Land Register (so not actual sales completed during the year). This week, as promised, I’ll take a closer look at the composition and change in foreign demand in both Q4 and the whole year. Note the figures for purchases by nationality are not exact as they are based on samples done by the registrars. They are pretty accurate though, and certainly good enough for understanding what is going on.

FOREIGN DEMAND IN THE FOURTH QUARTER (Q4) Sales registered to foreign buyers in Q4 were up 5.1% to 12,678 home purchases, with the British still the biggest group (2,074 sales registered in the quarter), followed by Germany and France.

So even after Brexit, the UK was still the largest market by a wide margin. How did the volume of demand change by nationality? It rose in most cases, led by buyers from the Netherlands increasing by 58%, and even Russian demand posted a small gain for the first time in years. But in the case of the biggest market of all – the UK – it plunged by 28% in Q4 compared to the same period a year before. The fall in UK demand was largely driven by the decline in the pound brought on by Brexit.

FOREIGN DEMAND IN 2016 For the full year, sales registered to foreign buyers were up 15% to around 53,500, with the British still way out in front with 10,156 purchases, partly due to a strong Q1 reflecting sales at the end of 2015. Over the year demand increased in most key markets, with the exception of Norway, Russia, and Denmark. The UK was up 2% for the year, but only because British purchases registered in Q1 last year were almost 50% up, based on sales that took place in Q4 2015, when the pound was riding high before Brexit worries took hold. If you compared 2016/2015 British purchases in the quarters that count (Q2, Q3 & Q4) then British demand was down a cumulative 18% in that period, and all thanks to Brexit. Overall, 2016 was a good year for the market, with foreign demand increasing overall, but Brexit was the big story, the full effects of which are not yet showing up in the data. I think we will see a steeper decline in British demand in the figures for Q1 when they come out (between 40% and 50% down, maybe even more), which I suspect will lead to an overall decline in foreign purchases inscribed in the Land Register in 2017.

Written by Mark Stücklin Mark Stücklin is a Barcelona-based property market analyst and consultant, and author of the 'Spanish Property Doctor' column in the Sunday Times (2005 2008). He can be reached by email on ms@spanishpropertyinsight.com.

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LOS REALEJOS - ROMANTICA II Absolutely nice and quiet, 70 sqm, 2 bedrooms, open and modern kitchen, bathroom with tub, 20 sqm terrace, beautiful view to ocean, completely renovated in 2011

115.500€

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Spacious and quiet apartment, 120 sqm, with 3 bedrooms, large living room with dinner area, completely equipped kitchen, 2 bathrooms, balcony south oriented 25 sqm with nice view to garden. 132.000€

Very nice studio, 25 sqm, absolutely quiet, completely furnished, fantastic pool, lift, little kitchen line, bathroom with shower, well condition.

BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT IN LOS REALEJOS - ROMANTICA II Generous apartment, 130 sqm, 2 bedrooms, large living room with dinner area, completely equipped kitchen, fantastic terrace with atlantic view, completely renovated, roof terrace,parking. 169.000€

49.500€

FANTASTIC FINCA IN LA OROTAVA Built with highest quality standards, 180 sqm, 2 bedrooms, large living room, fantastic dinner area, kitchen completely equipped, 2 marble bathrooms, wintergarden, large terraces, fantastic views, underfloor heating, garage for 3 cars, large gateway, plot 47.000 sqm 714.000€

Your real estate partner for more than 25 years For 25 years, our family has been successfully brokering residential and commercial properties in the medium and upper price ranges. With several branches in Germany and Spain, Jürgen Weiss Inmobiliaria is progressively growing and is now being managed by both the first and second generation. We offer a large selection of properties in the North and the South of Tenerife and are happy to help you make your dream, of having your own property on this beautiful island, come true.

Av. Fam. Betancourt y Molina, 35 38400 Puerto de la Cruz

Tel.: 922 10 10 12

Joachim Wierzchacz Sales manager Tenerife

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