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SPANISH AIRPORT UNIONS

THREATEN 25 DAYS OF STRIKE ACTION OVER PAY AND CONDITIONS Response deadline of August 16th ployment plan in addition to the replacement rate of around 450 places in Aena and 250 in Enaire, among others.

Official note of the intention to strike has now been given to Spain’s Ministry of Public

Works.

Workers with the security company EULEN at BarcelonaEl Prat Airport are taking strike action on selective days, leading to chaos and long queues.

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MERGENCY medics are reminding people to take extra special care during the heatwave.

The main risks for health in the summer are sunburn, sunstroke, tummy upsets and insect bites.

The SUC, which is part of the Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canary Islands, has launched a small information campaign .

Take great care between noon and 5pm, always wear a cap, put plenty of sunscreen on,

Helicopter locates injured hiker in Teide

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HAOTIC scenes and long queues at Barcelona airport will “be nothing” is unions at Spanish airports carry out their threat to strike for 25 days, including at Christmas and the October school holidays.

Three of the main unions representing Spanish airport workers say they will walk out on specific dates in September, October, November and December unless their demands are met.

Workers’ representatives of the AENA Group are pressing for salary improvements and a better employment plan and want a “positive response” by August 16th.

If not, they will begin their strike action on September

do not do physical exercise at hottest times, drink lots of fluids and pay special attention to children.

In the event that burns have produced blisters or are too extensive it is recommended to go to the doctor.

The 112 emergency control centre also reminds UK visitors that their calls can be answered in English.

15th and threaten to bring a collapse in air transport.

The planned 24-hour walkouts would be on September 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th and 29th; then on October 1st, 6th, 11th, 15th, 27th, 30th and 31st, followed by November 3rd and 5th.

The December dates would be the 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th.

“The situation at El Prat (Barcelona) will be nothing

compared to the total stoppage of the unions at the Spanish airports,” said one aviation expert.

The unions involved - the UGT, CCOO and USO - have been threatening strike action since May but have only now registered their firm intentions.

They are understood to have specifically chosen these 25 dates to cause maximum disruption for both the Spanish airport authority and travellers.

The negotiating committee says axed jobs and an 18 per cent increase in productivity prevent the workers left from carrying out their roles under the best conditions and claim “there are workplaces where

work precariousness is extremely high, jeopardising the safety of operations.”

The unions say the purchasing pòwer of workers has gone down eight per cent since 2010 despite “extraordinary economic results”.

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woman out walking in the Teide national park had to be rescued by the emergency helicopter after she slipped and fell.

The incident happened near the Altavista shelter and involved a Czech visitor.

The 53-year-old Czech woman suffered a lower limb trauma and after being picked up by the GES helicopter was taken to hospital in Candelaria.

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HEALTH MATTERS

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A-Z SERVICES

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CONTACTS

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Festival begins its search for films ENTRIES

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HE International Documentar y Film Festival of Guía de Isora begins the reception of films for international, national and Canary Island competitions.

MiradasDoc opens its call for the films that aspire to participate in the official section of this contest in its XII edition until the 15 of October of 2017. The inscription in the International Documentary Film Festival of Guide of Isora is managed through the web page Festival.movibeta .com.

The cinematographic encounter of reality cinema will be held from January 26 to Februar y 3, 2018 in the aforementioned municipality of the south of Tenerife.

The MiradasDoc contest is organised in three international sections: Feature Film, Short Film, and Prima Opera, as well as an award for Best National Documentary and

Best Documentary Canary.

In the annual search, MiradasDoc tracks films from all over the world that show an original and sincere account of the social success of the planet from the personal vision of the author. The combination of these factors makes the films that participate in MiradasDoc exceptional works.

Since 2006, MiradasDoc has offered a wide and exclusive overview of the social health of

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the planet in the municipality of Guia de Isora, in the south of Tenerife, through a diagnosis that allows the production of real-life films and films with a focus on people, their problems and their capacity to create solutions. The territories in which the selected creators have been selected are Africa, Latin America and Asia. In addition, the festival catalogue has found commu-

nication bridges for European and North American documentary films.

He registration of documentaries is done through the website festival.movibeta.com. The works can be registered for the international prize, which is subdivided into Feature Film, Short Film and Prima Opera; The national prize and the prize for the best Canar y documentary.

Walk for Life - with almost € 18,000 collected. The funds go to the Association of women with breast cancer (Amate), the Spanish cancer association (ECC), as well as projects in investigation and investigation into possible cures.

Walk for Life now needs you! Man arrested after THREE BREAK-INS

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HE Civil Guard have arrested an 18-yearold man for alleged robberies in Icod de los Vinos in July.

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HE 2017 Walk for Life will take place on December 17th and organizations are reminding people to take part and start their planning now.

The event is organized by the Walk for Life organization, led by Brigitte Gypen, and the Adeje and Arona councils.

Adeje health councilor, Amada Trujillo Bencoma says: “There are many people affected by cancer who look forward to this event every year, and there are many more who want to help.

And it’s very important to recognize all that happens around the Walk, and all that goes into the organization of the walk, something the Adeje council is committed to on a permanent basis. “ Last year over 3,400 people took part - a new record for the

The first was at an hotel located in the municipality of La Guancha where he is accused of breaking the lock on the access door and stealing a cash machine that contained 200 euros.

The next target was a house in Icod de los Vinos where the front door was also forced open and 150 euros taken.

In the third in cident, the lock of the doors of a rental vehicle in Icod de los Vinos was forced open and various items stolen from inside including two cameras, a wallet and various clothes, all valued at approximately 1,000 euros.

Youth dies in pylon tragedy

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OLICE are investigating after a teenager climbing a pylon in Gran Canaria suffered an electric shock and fell to his death.

The young man lived locally and there has been great shock at the tragedy The emergency services were alerted to the incident which happened at about 9pm.

Police, firemen and medics all rushed to the scene and found the boy lying on the ground with serious injuries.

They gave him emergency treatment but there was nothing they could do to save his life.

The authorities said he fell from a height of several metres and emergency medics carried out prolonged resuscitation but without success The investigation will determine what the boy was doing in the area and why.

Local officials also have expressed their upset at the tragedy and offered their support and condolences to his family.

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La Orotava calls for ted tape Road project to be lifted begins at last

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HE Mayor of La Orotava, Francisco Linares, recently held a meeting with the President of the Government of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, in order to analyze and evaluate the state of the works and projects The Rincon Consortium intends to carry out.

Sr. Linares asked the regional executive leader for “greater speed in the procedures and deadlines to execute the various actions in this area” which will involve a global investment of 550,000 euros and which to date have suffered various delays.

Mr. Linares, who is also vice-president in the aforementioned Consortium, explains that the necessary economic items are already available in the budgets of the respective public administrations, so the island Cabildo will contribute 300,000 euros, 100,000 from La Orotava and 150,000 from the regional government.

The mayor said that for the municipal corporation the revitalization of this zone is a priority.

The president of the government promised to get involved, in addition to making available

the entire legal and administrative machinery of Gesplan, dependent of the Government of the Canary Islands and executing body of the projects, works and lines of work.

Fernando Clavijo and Francisco Linares also looked at the different objectives set for the current year by the Consortium.

Mr. Linares, highlighted the resurfacing with special material throughout the main access road to Bollullo Beach to the parking area, as well as the placement of new lighting on the road to La Cisterna, a sector that lacks sufficient and adequate illumination. In addition, a study of Mobility Plan will be carried out to improve access to beaches, and it is planned to asphalt several roads, as demanded by the resident of the area.

Currently a global study is

being done for the placement of new signage, which will be carried out in an integral way.

On the other hand, and facing the beginning of the next academic year 2017 - 2018, it is planned to develop a programme of visits for schoolchildren of the municipality, creating a didactic unit on El Rincón.The idea, raised by the Coordinator of El Rincón, is to turn this place into an open classroom for schoolchildren and teachers. Also, before the end of the year, a contest of ideas will be called to obtain the official logo that represents the Consortium of El Rincón and serves as a brand and promotion of this unique space.

TEl Rincon Consortium was reactivated in 2014 after 13 years inactive. Among other aims is to recover and

rehabilitate this protected area, and to promote its agrotourism projection.

Rider injured in fall from horse

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28-year-old man was injured after falling off his horse in Tenerife.

The accident happened on the TF-38 in Guia de Isora in the mid morning.

The 112 control centre was told he had suffered a lower leg injury.

Medics treated him at the scene before he was taken on to hospital.

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RANADILLA de Abona council has begun the project of urbanisation of calle Las Eras in Los Llanos, which contemplates the improvement of this route and an investment of 95,818,66 euros.

The project will include the corresponding networks of supply, irrigation, sanitation, rainfall collection, public lighting, electricity and telecommunications pipelines, in addition to the corresponding paving and signage.

Granadilla council says the start of the work is “very good news” because it responds to a long-standing residents’ request.

Apologies have been extended for any possible inconvenience and it is hoped to finish the work within the timescale envisaged.

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SCAREMONGERING “NOT HELPFUL” NO THREATS THE THE CANARIES

Prime Minister warns tourism attacks in Spain are hitting country’s image

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CTIVISTS fighting against mass tourism in Spain say the Government should seize the country’s big theme parks, hotels and marinas so that everyone can benefit from their success.

The campaign group Arran has already admitted responsibility for an attack on a tourist bus in Barcelona and the storming of a sea-front restaurant in Mallorca when confetti was thrown at diners and pink flares let off near luxury boats.

The group has also been involved in slashing tourist bikes in Barcelona, putting super-glue in the locks of holiday companies and slapping 1,000 campaign stickers on rental cars.

Arran says the incidents were all justified because it has served to turn the spotlight on the mass tourism issues facing Spain and the “detrimental” effect it is having on the lives of local people who can’t afford rentals themselves and are having to put up with the nuisance of overcrowding.

The situation has come to the notice of people in the Canary Islands who are wondering if there might be protests here but it is thought this will not be the case.

Generally speaking, although the Canaries are ver y popular, it is not considered to be overcrowded or suffering from the effects of mass tourism

and the au-thorities seem to have growth and development under control.

Arran has drafted its demands to the Spanish Government, saying they are NOT against tourists in Spain but mass tourism which is a different thing.

Their ideas come as one of the campaign leaders involved in the Mallorca restaurant attack fines a hefty fine for not having permission to demonstrate and letting off fireorks without the right licence.

In a list of demands, the group says the Spanish Government should “expropriate the main tourist companies and assets of the country, such as the various marinas, hotels such as Vela or Las Arenas, or themed parks such as Port Aventura, thus bringing the economic benefits that they generate at the service of the whole population.”

Port Aventura is an entertainment resort in Salou on the Costa Daurada and is visited by millions of people every year.

They claim the tourist model being followed by Spain is at the heart of the

problems and that there has to be a major debate about the way forward.

“The problem is not tourism but the current tourist model. A tourist model that responds to a capitalist model that is concentrating benefits in very few hands,” they say.

Arran’s own blueprint includes freezing all future licences for tourism products, companies or hotels until the way forward is decided and improve labour conditions, as well as increasing salaries. They say workers should be given the right to be involved in running tourism businesses.

Arran wants an immediate embargo on any company involved in the rental of tourist flats and regulation of the price of homes.

Far from being repentant at the tourism attacks, Arran Paisos Catalans says every person should be encouraged to join their fight to “build a tourist model that is compatible with a dignified life.”

The Balearic Government says the leader of the Palma restaurant protest will be fined 1,200 euros but Arran says it does not intend to “budge one millimetre” in its quest.

The alleged leader of the demonstration will be given 50 per cent discount if he pays up within 15 days.

Delegate of the Government in the Balearic Islands,

María Salom said: “A number of irresponsible people cannot damage our image and disturb tourists who visit us. One thing is freedom of expression, but one’s freedom ends when the freedom of the other begins. From the Government of Spain and this Delegation we will be strongly against the people who disturb our tourists and stage these demonstrations against our main economic activity, both in the Balearics and in the rest of Spain.”

Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has condemned the attacks, saying: “Tourism is a source of wealth, employment and prosperity and to attack it makes no sense and is foolish.”

In just the first half of the year, spending by tourists in Spain exceeded 37 billion euros.

Mr. Rajoy added: “”These attacks harm the image of Spain, lead to fewer jobs and less wealth and offers no sensible alternative. Only highly radicalised individuals that are more at home creating bad news, poverty and isolation can want this.”

He called on ”people with common sense and good reason”, who want to see legal certainty and well-being, to take “a step forward” against those “extremists and radicals” that oppose tourism.

Health chiefs reiterate algae is not harmful and dismiss alarm

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LEASE by health officials for people not to be alarmed by the appearance of micro algae in the sea in various parts of the Canary Islands seem to have fallen on deaf ears.

Despite pleas by health officials for “no alarm”, the social networks have been awash with comments about the strange material in the ocean and on beaches in a number of the islands, including Tenerife.

Officials say they are disappointed at elements of scaremongering and have reiterated the fact that the algae is natural material and is not waste or any sort of discharge.

Scientists have explained that the material is a natural phenomenon and a response to the changing climate and will go away as fast as it arrived.

The Canary Government is also once again stressing there is no cause for panic and says it is disappointed that in some

media, it has been reported that beaches have been closed.

They say this is not the case and not one beach has been closed. What has been prohibited in some areas is swimming but the Canary Government has left this up to the local authorities in the affected areas to decide rather than to dictate to them.

“If they feel the red flag has to be shown, that is their decision but from the Canary Government’s point of view, we can categorically deny that any beach itself has been closed.

It is just bathing which might be prohibited.”

The algae is not poisonous or toxic but it can cause irritation to some people if it comes into contact with sensitive skin.

Police warn drivers after special operation in Santa Cruz

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OLICE in Santa Cruz are warning drivers about the dangers of drugs, alcohol and speed following a special operation in the city.

Traffic officers mounted a special operation to coincide with a campaign by the national directorate and were surprised at the number of offences detected.

These included a driver who failed a drugs test and another over the legal alcohol

limit.

Other drivers had paperwork problems such as no licence or test certificate.

A number of cars were stopped for speeding and at least four were impounded Police say this was probably typical of a normal

night but their operation lasted longer than anticipated.

They have stressed that drives who flout the rules put themselves in danger as well as other people on the road.

They warn that any driver suspected of committing an offence will be stopped and prosecuted and face hefty fines or prison.

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PREVENTION MEASURES

Tenerife fire service reiterates “keep safe this summer” alert

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IREFIGHTERS in Tenerife have reiterated their appeal to members of the public to take all precautions to avoid fires this summer.

The Insular Consortium of Firemen of Tenerife says it is vital to respect all the preventative measures necessary to avoid fires and other incidents common during the summer season in both urban and rural areas coinciding with record high temperatures.

According to the president of the Insular institution, Javier Rodríguez Medina, in July (1,763) and in August (1,748), more than 3,500 calls were registered from the 112 emergency control centre.

Fires in stubble were the most common emergencies during this time of year. As a result of this, firefighters ask visitors and local people alike to take special precautions in rural environments as it poses

an added risk for possible propagation with high temperatures.

Therefore, as is customary every year during the summer, the Consortium launches a series of recommendations that are aimed both at preventing the occurrence of fire and at protecting and minimising its consequences once the incident has occurred.

In this regard, Javier Rodríguez hopes that this summer’s campaign, taking into account the interventions made to date, will conclude without serious incidents and can be closed with a positive balance.

In urban settings, many of the fires are of electrical origin, so it is advisable to disconnect appliances during the holiday period, leaving only the

electrical supply for the indispensable such as, for example, the alarm or the refrigerator.

It is also necessary to leave the reducer of the butane bottle disconnected to avoid any gas escape. And it is advisable to have a smoke detector with an alarm. In addition, it is also recommended to close the general valve at the water supply connection to prevent possible leaks of water by flexible pipes or other piping elements.

Finally, the Insular Consortium recommends that it is advisable to leave a contact telephone number with the president of the community or a trusted neighbour.

In the case of housing in rural environments where the existence of scrub or stubble is close, it is important to keep

the perimeter area clean. If the residues resulting from cleaning cannot be removed in a short period, they must be stored in an isolated area which cannot be affected by any fire.

Also, it is necessary to take care of and prune the garden, leaving it free of climbing vines and climbing plants susceptible to propagate a fire.

On the other hand, it is important to have a garden hose connected to a water faucet, on the outside of the house, to cover any draft of fire, at least stretching half the perimeter of the building.

As in urban buildings, it is advisable to leave a contact telephone number to a trusted neighbour, in case of an emergency.

“These recommendations are intended to prevent fire, a constant risk in any place such as work, home, and our leisure activities, since almost all of these fires or injuries are due to the lack of adequate procedures, and therefore avoidable,” said a fire service spokesman.

Capital goes green with municipal cars ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURE

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ANTA Cruz council has renewed its fleet with eight hybrid vehicles that respect the environment.

Eighth deputy Mayor and treasury councillor, Juan José Martínez said: “Santa Cruz is updating its entire fleet in full with the objective that the services they provide are carried out under the best conditions and with vehicles of a hybrid nature which minimise the negative impact on the urban environment of the city. “ Sr. Martinez reported that “so far this year, we have already entered into service 17 new vehicles to meet the needs of different municipal services.”

The contract is made in the form of leasing with right to purchase and represents an investment of 4 million euros during different years.

“Thanks to the chosen modality of renting with option to purchase, Santa Cruz has operating vehicles in perfect state of use, with a reasonable renewal period, which entails the unification of miscellaneous expenses (maintenance, insurance, repairs, etc.) and guarantees the renewal of the fleet every four years, “ he said.

Work begins on site of scientific interest

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OS Realejos is celebrating the beginning of the rehabilitation of the path of Barranco de Ruiz.

It is classified as a Site of Scientific Interest and Special Conservation Area and had an action plan drawn up by the Cabildo in Februar y 2015.

The mayor of Los Realejos, Manuel Domínguez, said that

“at last the green light is given from the island corporation to the execution with the entrustment of the works and the beginning of the works.”

He said it was inadmissable that two years had elapsed before such an

important area was tackled and the risk to its future that the time lapse had entailed.

The project will include new signposting, clearance of all evasive plants, improving accessibility and dealing with erosion.

This Site of Scientific Interest is located between Los Realejos and San Juan de la Rambla.

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New farmers’ market in Valle San Lorenzo ready in October

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HE Arona Farmers’ Market will be equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to offer both producers and consumers high quality, reliability and the best possible care.

To this end, in the coming weeks, the installation of scales will begin at more than 60 points of sale, which will be connected to a central computer and will issue a simplified invoice in which information about the purchased item and the

producer will appear.

“For the purchase of these scales, weighing equipment that comply with current regulations, we have allocated 32,500 euros,” says Councillor for Economic Promotion, Employment and Primar y Sector, Dácil León Reverón,

who added that work in the interior of the Farmers’ Market, which is located in the old facilities of Coslo in Valle San Lorenzo, “is almost finished.” “ We already have the fridges and, shortly, we will get the boxes for the fruit and vegetables that we will later distribute among the producers that sell in our market.”

Parking for 70 vehicles is also being prepared.

“The children’s play area, set with agricultural motifs, is already equipped and parents can leave their children in this entertainment space while they shop,” adds the head of Economic Promotion.

Arona council is said to be “very excited” about the start of this new facility, scheduled for October.

The market will open every

Saturday and Sunday, between 8am and 2pm “which will help promote and revalue the primary sector of our municipality,” says Dácil León.

About 100 people dedicated to agriculture and livestock are registered in Arona, many of them integrated in the Association of the Primary Sector of Arona (ASPA).

“Thus the arrival of this service will not only allow producers to have an adequate and appropriate place to sell their products but also will boost an economic sector on which many Arona families live.”

Leon Reverón said another characteristic of the Farmers’ Market in the municipality “is that we will not ask for exclusivity of our producers, so that farmers who are selling in other markets can continue to do so.”

Puerto promises better services after meeting historic debt TAX REBATES?

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ELIGHTED officials in Puerto de la Cruz are promising better services are cancelling the municipality’s historic spending debt.

The local council has sent an official statement to the Ministry of Finance of the Government of Spain whereby it communicates its departure from the Adjustment Plan provided for in Article 7 Of Real Decreto Ley 4/2012, of February 24.

The statement confirms the authority has totally cancelled the debt it contracted with financial institutions and in 2013 amounted to 37,417,690 euros.

After the last payment, of 550,004 euros, made on July 31st, the current debt with the banks is zero.

Sandra Rodriguez, delegate councillor for the Socio-Economic Area, pointed out that as a priority of the Economic Area it had been proposed “to remove the Adjustment Plan from Puerto as soon as possible”. This was expected to occur in 2023 but “with the efforts made by all residents, this milestone has been achieved in this same accounting year,” he said.

This new economic scenario will allow Puerto de la Cruz to improve the provision of services, especially those concerning compulsory services, which deal with cleaning services, household waste collection and garden care.

“In other ways, the services over which the council was receiving the greatest number of complaints on the part of residents,” said the council.

Sandra Rodríguez has already announced a future tax rebate on certain taxes and municipal fees, at the last press conference announcing the cancellation of the debt. In this sense, she said that “recently we have been working with the economic team, analysing each and every one of the municipal taxes and charges, in order to achieve, by 2018, a reduction of fiscal pressure to Puerto.”

Summer “Pride” event in Playa de las Américas proved its worth

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HE ARN Culture and Business Pride event recently held in Playa de las Americas not only served to raise awareness but was a big money-spinner as well.

Arona council says an audit carried out by the consulting firm Deloitte to measure the impact of the event reveals it contributed two million euros to the Canaries GDP, maintained 61 jobs, genera-ted revenues to the Public Administrations of 150,000 euros and had an advertising impact with a

profitability of 150%.

The talks and conferences had a participation of 750 people, while the concert that closed the conference was attended by more than 5,000.

Of the economic benefit of 1.66 million euros, 97 per cent stayed with Arona and Tenerife companies.

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Business Pride, which celebrated its first edition this year in Playa de las Américas from July 5 to 11, is a festival that seeks to highlight the value of the contributions of the LGTBIQ community to society as a whole. The emphasis is on science, business, culture, activism and art without forgetting the fun aspect.

“All this is framed in the new tourism strategy marked by the new government group, which seeks to

rejuvenate the destination by attracting Arona to a visitor profile with a higher purchasing power, without neglecting the traditional segments,” said a council spokesman.

All of the attendees gave a positive average mark to each one of the milestones of the festival. Out of a total of five points, the “networking brunches” were the best rated, with a score of 4.7, followed by “beach conferences” with a 4.5; the delivery of the Alan Turing awards, with a 4.3; the ARN

Music Festival, with a 4.2 and ARN Leisure, with a 4.1.

One of the most outstanding results of ARN Culture & Business Pride was its impact on media and social networks, in which both the event itself and the destination itself became known.

The appearances in the media, both traditional and online, exceeded 150, reaching almost 48,000 impacts, all with an economic value of 491,000 euros.

The mayor of Arona, José Julián Mena, explained that, with events of this type “we are working and getting ahead of the tourist situation.

We want to make the municipality a competitive destination which prepares for the future.”

Tourism councillor, David Perez said: “The ARN Culture & Business Pride not only has a defensive side of those values in which we believe, but another, very important, economic one, whose excellent results are reflected in this report.”

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Drugs found in money belt

Arona brings pioneering “Habitat” programme to help homeless people

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RONA has launched a pioneering scheme in Tenerife to get homeless people off the streets and find them accommodation as part of a new life.

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40-year-old man was arrested in La Laguna for possession of drugs.

Police chased the suspect when he tried to run away in calle San Juan in the early evening.

When searched, half a kilo of hashish, weighing 500 grams and contained in ten tablets, was found hidden in his money belt.

Police say the man was known to them and has been charged with an alleged drug trafficking offence.

The local council is working with young people of the municipality who don’t have jobs, are not studying and/or are turning to alcohol or drugs.

The municipal area of Social Services, directed by Elena Cabello, has launched the “Habitat” programme, based on the “housing first” model, which allows access to a dwelling by people with a long history of living on the street and problems of health, in such a way that a group of

professionals can work with them in their recovery and their incorporation into a full social life.

This programme, which has a long history in different parts of the world, has been launched in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona and Malaga and in provinces such as Vizcaya or Guipúzcoa.

Arona is bringing it to Tenerife for the first time in collaboration with the Foundation Rais.

Working in a comprehensive manner with people who have lived for many years on the streets of the municipality

Can you help solve the mysterious disappearance of Kevin Ainley in 2004?

POLICE STILL BAFFLED

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OLICE in Lancashire have put out a fresh appeal for help over the mystery disappearance of Kevin Ainley in Tenerife 13 years ago.

“Kevin disappeared in June 2004 while living and working in Tenerife. Although the Spanish authorities led on the investigation into his disappearance, we have offered them our assistance over the years and in 2012 carried out a review of the case. However we have been unable to establish what happened to him.

“Somebody must know where he is, or what happened to him 13 years ago, and as always we would urge them

to get in touch with us, or with Crimestoppers anonymously, to share what they know.

“We can be contacted on 101 or independent charity Crimestoppers can be reached on 0800 555 111.”

Kevin’s sister, Gemma Brooke, said: “It has been 13 years since we last heard from Kevin and we’re no closer to knowing what happened or where he is.

“Somebody out there must know something and we are asking them to search their

conscience and do the right thing by coming forward. “ We miss Kevin ever y single day and just want some answers. Please, if you know anything, contact the police as soon as possible.”

Kevin, aged 24 when he went missing, had previously lived in both Fleetwood and Wakefield, but had moved to the tourist area of Playa de las Americas, Tenerife, in March 2004.

He had made friends in the area, enjoyed an active social life and had taken up employment handing out leaflets for a bar in ‘The Patch’.

On the morning of his

disappearance – thought to be around June 14th – he had been out with a friend who was holidaying in the area, and the pair had visited local bars and clubs.

Later that day, at around midday, Kevin and another friend went for a meal at a Chinese buffet, also on The Patch.

He was last seen by this friend walking back towards the pub.

At this time he was wearing a blue Ellesse tracksuit.

The following Monday Kevin failed to turn up for work

and his passport and personal belongings were found at his apartment.

Police officers from the UK have travelled over to Tenerife as part of the investigation but there are still no clues as to what happened.

It is hoped this new appeal might lead to a new development.

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More car-parking for El Médano

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RANADILLA council has provided a new area of free parking with 35 parking spaces in the heart of El Médano.

The project has been organised by the Department of Services and the public company Sermugran.

Councillor for General Services Marcos González, accompanied by sports councillor Sara Cano recently met on the site to look at the work at the Multifunctional Sports Building M3 in the area of El Cabezo.

These additional spaces compliment the car-parking in the area of Avenida Juan Carlos I. Sr. González said the schemes met a significant demand in this coastal enclave due to the large number of visitors, especially in the summer.

or in a public resource, such as a shelter, and who have different health problems is the main mission of the “Habitat” programme.

The programme will facilitate a home for people who do not have it and provide a set of professional intervention services that will allow them to confront and try to solve the different factors that have led them to live on the streets.

Those responsible for “Habitat” will begin working with a dozen people in this situation, who must be over 18 years old, had a long life on the streets or in shelters and present a situation of personal deterioration.

Users, who in 82% of cases are usually men, have to accept a commitment to contribute a third of the income they receive through grants, if they have them, and be willing to participate in weekly evaluation interventions with the professionals of the programme, so that they have continuous monitoring.

“Habitat” usually helps people of a typical profile, that is a person of 48 years old, at least nine of them living on the street, and who presents some type of pathology, disability or addiction.

The councillor for Social Services explained that “in the face of a welfare approach that is limited to addressing the needs of the homeless, what we intend from this area is to perform a comprehensive work, trying to solve the factors that have led these people to live for a long time in the street or in hostels. “ Elena Cabello has insisted that “the experience shows that most of the users improve their situation significantly. Many of them take up social ties or with their families that were broken, suffer less violence, improve their health and their quality of life, as well as reducing the use of emergency social resources and increasing others related to rehabilitation and reintegration.”

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Holidaymakers once again warned against making false food poisoning claims

AMBASSADOR EXPLAINS

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RITISH Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley recently wrote to key stakeholders in the Spanish tourism industry informing them of the steps taken by the UK government to tackle fraudulent sickness claims, an issue which has had a serious impact both on hoteliers in Spain and the UK package holiday industry.

Ambassador Simon Manley said: “The issue of fraudulent sickness claims rightly caused concern in Spain, and has a serious impact on Spanish hoteliers. The recent measures announced by the British Government show how seriously we take this issue, and our determination to clamp down on loop holes and fraudulent claims. 18 million British tourists visit Spain each year, and whilst the vast majority of holiday makers will not make false claims, these recent measures will help clamp down on those who do, As our travel advice says, making a false claim could result in legal proceedings in the UK or in

Spain”.

The Ambassador stressed the seriousness with which the British Government and package holiday industry are treating false claims, and set out the steps that have been taken and legal measures put in place to put an end to this unethical and illegal practice.

The letter laid out the recent announcement by the British Ministry of Justice to implement changes to law that will close the loopholes which have allowed these fraudulent claims to happen.

The system of fixed recoverable costs have been extended to cover claims arising abroad, limiting the

legal costs that are paid out and making the costs of defending a claim predictable to tour operators. The Civil Justice Council (which is sponsored by the British Ministr y of Justice and is responsible for modernising the civil justice system) is reviewing how low value personal injury claims are handled, with the aim of reducing the incentive to bring claims which lack merit.

The British Government has also asked the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) and other industry representatives to present further data on the volume and costs of claims, which will help inform further action from government and industry to tackle the issue.

The UK package holiday industry, in conjunction with Spanish hoteliers, is also taking a firm stance and tightening up their own internal processes and fraud screening programmes, some of which have already resulted in claims

lacking merit being challenged in a court of law and holidaymakers being prosecuted.

For example, a UK court recently dismissed a claim by a British family who had been encouraged to submit a claim on a ‘no-win no-fee’ basis by unscrupulous claims management companies alleging that they had fallen ill with gastroenteritis during an allinclusive holiday to Gran Canaria in 2013. Having ruled the claim implausible due to lack of medical evidence and because no mention of illness had been made to hotel staff or tour representatives at the time, the judge ordered the couple to pay the tour operator thousands in legal costs.

The Ambassador concluded that, although the vast majority of holidaymakers will not make false claims, the British Government continues to warn travellers that those submitting false claims could face legal action in the UK or in Spain.

New statue in Puerto will pay homage to fishermen

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UERTO de la Cruz will have its own sculpture in honour of the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of sailors, fulfilling a request from a group of fishermen from the northern municipality.

In this way, the sea workers will have their venerated image in a public space where embarkation and disembarkation is carried out. The place chosen for its location is the site of the pier’s old crane, in the old port, behind the House of the Royal Customs.

The initiative follows a request from the Fishermen’s Association of Puerto de la Cruz which has been raising funds for the creation and installation of the sculpture which began

recently as part of the events organised by the Fishermen’s Guild in honour of the “Virgin Chiquita” .

Councillor for culture Sandra Rodríguez González said the project fitted in very well with Puerto’s culture strategy.

The image, which will be placed in the direction of the mouth of the port, will have a height of 1.8 metres and will be built in bronze. It will be located on a rock of basalt of irregular form. The interven-

tion will be completed with the creation of a Canar y type garden with cactus and native flowers.

The image will be made by the prestigious sculptor Rodrigo Rodríguez López with the Canarian workshop Bronze Sculptures in charge of the castings.

“The presence of the image of the patron saint of sailors within the precincts of the port of Puerto de la Cruz will be an additional source of pride and joy for many sailors and residents of our municipality,” said a spokesman for the Fishermen’s Association of Puerto de la Cruz.

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La Orotava aims to attract more tourists without over-exploitation

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A Orotava wants to becone a municipality of tourism interest in Tenerife but without attracting the masses and over-exploiting the accommodation offer.

This was one of the main themes stressed during the presentation of a Municipal Tourism Strategic Plan being developed by professionals and researchers from the University of La Laguna and the Universidad Europea de Canarias. The emphasis will be on sustainable tourism.

La Orotava council is also stressing that it will encourage citizen participation in the preparation of this relevant document.

With mass tourismn very much in the news at the moment in various parts of Spain, La Orotava wants to promote its charms but not at the risk of spoiling itself.

“We do not want to massify, count on a high number of beds, or generate large infrastructures that generate a negative impact, but quite the contrary,” say the plan leaders.

Mayor Francisco Linares stressed that this Strategic Municipal Tourism Plan will serve as a diagnostic and rapid guide for tourism managers and various sectors involved, along with marking the main guidelines to promote local promotion in and outside the municipality, and the various actions in the next few years. “With this, La Orotava will certainly be a reference for sustainable tourism,” he said. ” We are committed to a tourism that imposes the sustainability and the imprint of historical, artistic, ethnographic and natural heritage; and, for all this, it is essential to have a regulatory plan and to establish the guidelines to follow for the future. “ He added: “We want to be a city of the 21st century with the typical flavour of a town.” One of the objectives will be to change the habits of visitors who only stop over in La Orotava for half an hour or so, especially those who have visited the Teide National Park. Currently, the municipal tourism office serves about 40,000 users per year, but it is estimated that the Villa is visited annually by about 100,000 people.

It is hoped the plan will be ready for next summer and discussions with local groups will start in September.

“The objective is to have a plan that does not seek massive development, but the tourist who comes to La Orotava for a whole day or more to enjoy our shops, restaurants, museums and so on,” said tourism councillor Delia Escobar.

Minister of Tourism, Alberto Bernabé said La Orotava offered something different for the island and it as important that it made the most of its tourism potential.

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VISITOR NUMBERS AND HEATWAVE BOOSTS PRODUCTION

Coca Cola plant in Tenerife prospers during double boom

HEALTH ASSURANCE

Canaries “not at risk from contaminated eggs”

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EALTH chiefs in the Canary Islands are calling for calm amidst the bad eggs storm and assured that there is no contamination in the archipelago.

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HE increase in summer temperatures and visitors to the Canary Islands during the summer have meant that the Coca-Cola plant in Tenerife increased its production in June and July by 29 per cent compared to the low season. ”The good weather conditions coinciding with the holiday periods leads consumers to change their consumption habits. This, together with the increase in tourist flow, means an increase in sales of Coca-Cola products, which is directly reflected in the increase in production, which has also been accompanied by an increase in the workforce “says Karin Biederlack de Salas , manager of the CocaCola European Partners Iberia plant in Tenerife.

Over the last few months, and to meet the demand for Coca-Cola products, the Tenerife plant has gone from bottling about 350,000 litres on average to almost half a million litres a day. July 26th was the

day with the greatest production, with about 900,000 litres bottled.

This increase has made it necessary to increase the number of production shifts at the weekend during the month of July, as well as the workforce, which has increased by around five per cent, mainly in the production and logistics areas.

One of the innovations this summer has been the launch of the new bottle of Fanta Slider, produced in the factory of Tenerife. This bottle has a larger volume, from 200 ml to 237 ml, and a design adapted to the trends of the hotel industry.

According to Coca-Cola’s commitment to sustainability,

the new Fanta Slider refillable bottle is lighter, only 85gr, which means a 25.76% less weight.

“We have incorporated the best manufacturing techniques into the new Slider bottle, which has made it much lighter. This implies less use of glass and less weight in transport. In addition, because it is a returnable glass bottle, we contribute to encourage the reuse of packaging, “explained Rolando Soler, Coca-Cola European Partners Iberia in the Canary Islands.

The environmental commitment in the innovation of new products is also present in other areas of the activity of the plant, since the protection of the environment is a priority.

Coca-Cola works every day to minimise its environmental footprint through various initiatives aimed at packaging sustainability, improving and protecting water, reducing emissions, promoting sustain-

able agriculture and safeguarding biodiversity.

Coca-Cola European Partners’ plants in Spain run on ‘green’ energy. Thanks to this, and to improving the efficiency of energy use in production processes, the carbon footprint has decreased by 11% between 2010 and 2015. In 2016, it has been possible to reduce manufacturing activities by 70% To 2010.

In addition, the company is constantly working to reduce the weight of packaging and increase the use of recycled material.

The Coca-Cola European Partners plant in Tacoronte began operations in 1997. It now has six sites in the Canaries, in addition to the production plant. In total, Coca-Cola European Partners serves more than 16,000 customers in the Canar y Islands, whom it reaches periodically and advises commercially.

“To date, there are none in Spain or in the Canaries,” said a spokesman.

The bad eggs have been detected in several countries in Europe and most recently in France, having been infected by the insecticide fipronil.

The Canary assurance has been given by the Head of Food Security of the General Directorate of Public Health of the Government of the Canary Islands, Francisco Martín León.

At the same time, the Spanish Agency for Consumption, Food Safety and Nutrition (Aecosan) issued a statement, stating that, from the information provided by the European authorities, it could confirm that “so far” no eggs contaminated by the aforementioned insecticide had been distributed in Spain.

In a statement to Spanish newspaper Diario de Avisos, Sr. León pointed out that in the countries where infected eggs had been found (Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, France, UK, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania and Sweden) measures had been taken such as immediate withdrawal of these products and blocking the production of farms being investigated for the use of fipronil, a pesticide used to kill lice and fleas but prohibited for food production, such as eggs.

He also sent a message of calm, stressing that Spain is in the European Alert Network, which “is fast in information and works well.”

He also said the possibility of contaminated eggs appearing in Spain was very very slim as the warning and preventative system worked very well.

Luv-a-duck! New arrival at Puerto Santiago enchants visitors

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OURISTS visiting a tiny cove in the south west of Tenerife are going quackers over a strange new arrival.

Because a sprightly Moscovy duck settles down with them when they are picnicking or sunbathing at the Playa Chica Beach at Puerto Santiago.

Michelle Greaves, sales director for Delmar Estate Agency in Los Gigantes, who loves ducks, said:”The duck resides just below the Fishermans Inn restaurant.

“You can often see it of a morning when the ladies are cleaning up and it regularly joins people under their parasol while sunbathing “At night time, it seems to fly off towards the rocks and stays there the night,” she explained.

“I was surprised it came

back after the fireworks on the beach but it’s obviously very tame and not scared at all.”

Michelle added:” I love ducks but it’s such a rare sight here, especially that breed.

“I sincerely hope it doesn’t get frightened over the summer with the children and stays forever our very own little Playa Chica duck.

“But I’m still I wondering how it happened to come across our little area...?”

Another ex-pat local said:”The duck is ever so friendly. It’s become part of the local scene — it only seems unusual now to first-time visitors.”

Research shows Muscovy ducks had been domesticated by various Native American cultures in the Americas when Columbus arrived in the Bahamas.

The first few were brought

onto the Columbus ship Santa Maria they then sailed back to Europe by the 16th century.

The Muscovy duck has been domesticated for centuries, and is widely traded as “Barbary duck”.

Muscovy breeds are popular because they have stronger-tasting meat— sometimes compared to roasted beef—than the usual domestic ducks which are

descendants of the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos).

They are also less noisy, and sometimes marketed as a “quackless” duck.

However, even though they are not completely silent, they don’t actually quack — except in cases of extreme stress.

Meantime, the duck remains nameless ... any suggestions?

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Talks and Construction leaders back call for workshops on better mobility and connectivity fibromyalgia “A DIVIDED SOUTH”

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ONSTRUCTION leaders in Tenerife are backing Adeje’s Mayor in his call for mobility, connectivity and sanitation for the south of the island.

José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga recently received part of the board of directors of the Provincial Federation of Construction Entities (Fepeco) with its president, Oscar Izquierdo.

The meeting, which was carried out at the request of the construction company, helped the organisation to show its full support for the demands of Rodríguez Fraga and the other mayors from the south to improve the key infrastructure in this part of the island of Tenerife.

Oscar Izquierdo, in the name of Fepeco, said after the meeting with the mayor that in many services provided in the south, citizens received a second level compared to the

metropolitan area, such as with health. “ We can’t talk about a southern hospital because the current healthcare centre lacks sanitar y beds and operating theatres, indispensable questions when you talk about a hospital,” he said.

Sr. Fraga and Sr. Izquierdo recalled that 23 years ago the institutions they both represent along with other councils in the region already held a similar meeting in which exactly the same issues were claimed, already identified at that time as key problems in the south of Tenerife : mobility, connectivity and health. “”We are not tired of saying that there has been a lack of

foresight on the part of the supramunicipal administrations, that are the competent ones, and we continue insisting that it is necessary to tackle these three problems,” said Adeje’s Mayor.

“Fepeco knows at first hand these requests of the municipalities and mayors of the south and support them not only now but for more than two decades in which we have been putting together the same issues, without any remedy “.

Oscar Izquierdo agreed: “”The south is the economic and social lung of the island of Tenerife, but this qualitative and quantitative importance does not correspond to the provision of basic equipment and infrastructure that are needed for a territory to have a dynamic and development in accordance with its needs.”

For Fepeco, the connectivity problem is centred on the Tenerife South airport and the organisation is requesting the intervention of the Canary Islands Government to seek immediate solutions.

They want the opening of a second runway and terrminal to be priorities.

Rodríguez Fraga and Sr. Izquierdo shared the same claims regarding the status of road improvements, both in the third lane of the TF1 motorway and in the completion of the

island ring.

“There has been a lack of historical planning, we are living an unsustainable situation, which affects thousands of Tenerife citizens who suffer endless queues and also tourists who visit us,” said the Mayor.

“The south highway has become an urban road and that creates great difficulties, you have to articulate other routes, an island corridor that really does remove traffic from the tourist areas. In addition, it is necessary to resolve and budget the third lane and to planthe route of the highway that only in the section of Adeje has eight links.”

For Fepeco the third lane of the TF1 and the ring closure are priority works that should facilitate the mobility of the whole island to alleviate traffic and improve people’s lives.

The organisation says Tenerife is divided structurally with poorly planned northsouth connectivity, adding: “The greatest job supply is in the south, while the greater demand for work and unemployment is in the north.

If we unite the north and south with good connections and make citizens able to move quickly, comfortably and, above all, safe, we would be alleviating both situations. “

Annual romeria draws the crowds

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HE annual romeria of La Esperanza in El Rosario is alive and well as demonstrated when a huge crowd of thousands of people turned up to celebrate the event.

The festival is now in its 43rd year and is as popular as ever, being a “must” for lovers of traditions.

All eyes were looking up to the sky at the start of the day and luckily, it stayed warm and dry with a nice breeze which tempered the thermometer. All that was left was to enjoy the party.

The procession, as always, invited “pilgrims” to take part on a route which is relatively easy for all. There were nearly a dozen decorated carts, folk and dance groups, parrandas, boats and seven flocks of sheep and goats.

Thousands watched on, including from their balconies, as revellers enjoyed food and drink. From the late afternoon, there was dancing to live bands.

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OS Realejos is organising a training project in the field of fibromyalgia.

In September, the Centre for Integral Care for Persons with Disabilities will host five sessions of talks and workshops.

Councillor for participation, Sandra Pérez announced the agreement between Los Realejos council, Tenerife Cabildo through the Institute of Social Care and Sociosanitaria (IASS) and the Association of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Tenerife (AFITEN).

The project will go under

the banner of “!Comienza a vivir: aquí, contigo” or “Start living: here, with you.”

The programme will be developed in five sessions at the Centre for Comprehensive Care for Persons with Disabilities in Los Realejos, located on Calle San Isidro, beginning on September 13th and lasting until September 28th, distributed in five sessions between talks and workshops that will always start at 4.30pm.

Fire in San Eugenio

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IREFIGHTERS from San Miguel were called out to deal with a fire in San Eugenio.

The fire broke out in an apartment and according to the fire brigade, started in furniture.

The flames were successfully put out and the building ventilated. Police also attended.

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Company accountancy (at our office or yours).

Settlement of taxes (IRPF, societies, non-residents).

Company constitution: (mercantile register).

Representation of any kind of employment.

Tax and accounting inspection.

Settlement of estates (inheritance tax).

Procedures for the transfer of vehicles.

Contracts for renting houses, business premises, etc…

Insurances: car, home, etc….

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South launches new photo contest based on women’s struggles

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HE municipalities of the south are promoting a photo contest aimed at young people from 14 to 30 years.

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HE Young Concert 2017 turned the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, in La Esperanza, into a crowded summer terrace.

The traditional event was organised by El Rosario council on the occasion of the fiestas in honour of Our Lady of Hope 2017.

Once again, it brought together around 1,000 boys and girls to dance to the local DJ Goldyazz and the producer and DJ Ray Castellano.

A special transport system was operated until 2.30am in the morning with the collaboration of the council, Cabildo and Transportes La Esperanza as a safety measure to deter youngsters from possibly walking home on the TF-24.

The deadline is September 15th and the works can be seen in the Fourth Regional Meeting of the South Network for Equality.

The Cultural Association of Creators Bermella, togeher with next the Network of Municipalities of the South of Tenerife by the Equality of Gender formed by Adeje, Arico, Arona, Fasnia, Granadilla de Abona, Guía de Isora, San Miguel de Abona, Santiago del Teide and Vilaflor de Chasna, are organisingthe I Amateur Women Online Contest #WOW! The purpose is to sensitize the youth population of the problem that the women in the world suffer. This first edition of the contest focuses on the Migrant Women, a theme that will also focus on the Fourth Regional Meeting that the Network organises for the month of October.

“This activity will allow us to approach from many different perspectivesthe reality of migration in our region, the need to make it visible by placing this accent on women,” said Ángeles González Rodríguez, councillor for equality of the municipality of Guía de Isora and spokesperson of the Network, who recalled that only in the southern region there are more than 150 different nationalities, and that, according to the annual report of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), “women constitute almost half of all international migrants worldwide: 95 million, or 49.6 per cent. “ Women on Way is aimed at the young population and aims to use photography as an artistic expression to draw attention to the situation of migrant women, to deepen their motives, the impact of leaving the land of origin, cultural, language barriers and even institutional ones they face in their homeland as well as to claim fundamental rights that, in many countries, are severed.

Creativity, its technical quality or its sensitizing capacity will be some of the criteria that the jury will take into account.

The winning work will be awarded with 300 euros in audiovisual material, and the second prize will be endowed with 150 euros in audiovisual material, chosen by popular vote through social networks. The ruling will be announced on October 20th, coinciding with the awards ceremony with IV Regional Meeting of the South for Gender Equality to be held in the facilities of the Cultural Centre of Llano del Camello (San Miguel de Abona) at the end of October.

The works received that fulfill the objective of the contest will be exhibited during the following 12 months by the nine municipalities members of the Network.

The deadline ends on September 15th and the bases are available on the Red Blog: redsurtenerifeigualdad.wordpress.com/

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Night-time star route a highlight of summer programme

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RANADILLA de Abona council, through the Department of Youth whose head is Eudita Mendoza, is offering a night-time route to the stars on Friday, August 18th.

The registration period is open until Thursday August 17th at the offices of the Citizen Assistance Service (SAC).

This activity, which is part of the programme that is organised in these summer months, is aimed at people over 16 years of age, being the medium difficulty route and approximately seven kilometres, traversing some trails of the Teide National Park from the Mirador de Boca de Tauce to the house of Juan Évora.

Also, the department has organised a baptism of sea for Friday 25 August, from 13.30 to

20.30 hours. The registration deadline is open until August 24.

The initiative lasts four hours, in the aquatic zone of Playa San Juan, and includes activities of kayak, sailing, paddle surf and banana boating. In each activity, places are limited. More information in the SAC or 010, or in the Department of Youth and Citizen Participation (922-

759959).

Eudita Mendoza invites you to continue enjoying the summer and to be an active part of this programme and the other municipal initiatives, such as Senderiza-t, which provides for the next route to Pico Viejo on September 10 and Arenas Negras on October 7, amongst others.

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Black cats are exotic and lovely, not unlucky!

CATS’ WELFARE TENERIFE

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T’S a problem shared all over the world, and certainly here in Tenerife, that black cats are hard to rehome.

Through no fault of their own, they are overlooked, as most people either tend to choose ‘prettier’ coloured cats or it could be down to age old superstition. Either way here’s a few reasons why black cats should be first out the door.

Black cats were worshipped in ancient Egypt, and owning one was thought to bring good luck.

Black goes with everything.

Black cats won’t clash with your other kitties, your decor or what you are wearing.

Most black cats are not actually black at all, but are a mix of all sorts of dark colours.

Look at a black cat in the sun and you’ll see shades of auburn, brown and black.

There are many famous cats in the media such as Salem from Sabrina the teenage witch, Binx from hocus pocus and Isis from Star Trek.

Because they’re so beautiful, they naturally photograph better than other kinds of cats. All you have to do is put them in a good light, and then watch as their

naturally proud, refined features really show.

They’re exotic, Black cats are described as “sleek” and look like miniature panthers.

They’re healthy. Research has shown that black coats have evolved separately many times in different species, indicating dark fur as a survival benefit, meaning black cats are more resistant to diseases than cats of other colours. I could go on and on about reasons why you should own a black cat but simply the best reason to adopt a black cat is because black cats are the least likely to be adopted. At the cats welfare if you adopt two kittens together, kitten injection, micro chip and neutering is FREE for the second kitten.

Adopt a black kitten, or two, and both kittens receive above treatments FOR FREE also.

LOUIE HAS BIG DREAMS He dreams he can find a loving home where he can sleep on a warm bed, have

regular meals and have someone who will stroke his head and keep him safe. Is this you?

Louie is a gentle, four month old male. He has already been castrated, vaccinated and has a microchip.

He is mainly black, but has a cheeky bit of white & an unusual brown bit on his head.

Louie loves to play games and his favourite is “hide the collar” . You put it on him, he takes it off then hides it somewhere in the house! Who can resist such an intelligent cat?

ADOPTION IS FREE. Louie is very friendly and loves other cats. Contact us via our website www.cats-welfaretenerife.com or ring/whatsapp Marie (English) on 646629129, seven days a week 09.00-18.00 or Sandra (Spanish and German) after 18.00 on 671282773. All kittens go on a week’s trial so you can be sure you’ve made the right decision.

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N Parque Taoro in Puerto de la Cruz, stands a little bit of England , the English church All Saints ,well worth a visit as this delightful church is over 126 years old.

(behind hiperdino). It is open seven days a week 10.00 until 18.00 but on Saturday closes at 16.00. If you don’t have transport please ring Mark on 636590557 and he will arrange collection.

Donations Something to donate? Items can be dropped into the shop on San Blas in Golf de Sur

Services are held on a regular basis as follows: Wednesdays 10am —Holy Communion.

Sunday 9.30— Holy Communion Book of Common Prayer.

Sunday 11am— Sung Eucharist.

The Car Boot season is nearly upon us again and if you have not been to one of our Car Boots you are missing a great day out for the family, book the date in your diary October 7th at 11am in All Saints Church grounds.

Mingle among the sixty odd pitches, many a bargain to be had,then partake of refreshments ,tea or coffee or if you prefer something stronger the bar will be open too. Food is available and our excellent Bistro serves hamburgers, hot dogs , soups in the colder months, sandwiches and quiche are also there to be eaten, when

one fancies a break from browsing.

If you wish to book a space in which to sell your wares there is now a change of phone number Jean Fountain Wilson who has been a stalwart worker for our Car Boots is now hanging up her hat so to speak, so please phone Wendy Sanderson on 922320978 to book the coveted spaces.

Raycos choir lessons have closed for the summer but will begin again on Tuesday September 5th at 8pm in the church. Please phone Rayco on 699649454 for more information.

As All Saints Church is currently in an Interregnum our locum Priest till September 1st will be Canon John Simpson who is here with his wife Carol. To contact Canon John please phone the parsonage on 922384038.

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K9 Charity Shop: our lifeline

Our K9 dogs and cats are very aware just how much K9’s charity shop in Alcala contributes towards their wellbeing and comfort. Only a few years ago the refuge was on the brink of closure as money was so tight. The opening of the shop at that time and its continued success has ensured the refuge can continue. With over 150 dogs arriving at the refuge each year who require care and attention till they find their forever homes, the shop is a vital source of funding.

The shop, and the Alcala weekly market, are run by a happy

and friendly band of volunteers. Dorothy, Lynn, Christine, Muriel, Hannah, Katja, Wendy, Maggie, Brian, Sheila, Elsie, Jill and George – ably assisted by rescue dogs Bailey and Lottie – do everything! Collection of donations, organising of donations, knitting of colourful teddies and toys, collection and sales of jewellery and, of course, staffing the busy shop.

Asked what they love about their work, the ladies on the market stall agreed “We love animals, it’s fun, we have nice customers and most importantly we know what we do makes a difference for the refuge.” Hannah, who, lives in Alcala says she enjoys her time in the shop and says she does it “For the animals most of all. Also, though, I’m retired so it gives me a focus. It helps me to speak Spanish and has helped me integrate and be accepted by the community.” All the shop volunteers give their time generously and one thing is certain, the K9 wonder dogs and cats hugely appreciate their efforts.

Located in Alcala Plaza, the shop is open 10am to 2pm Monday-Saturday (closed Sundays) and the market is right outside every Monday from 9am till 1pm. Why not pay a visit - there are always lots of bargains to be had and our volunteers will make you very welcome. Volunteers and, of course, donations are always wanted. Call at the shop or market or telephone 646 561 035.

Meet All Our Dogs & Cats We have many dogs and cats - in all shapes and sizes – waiting patiently for their loving, safe and secure forever homes.

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Five injured in La Gomera crash

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IVE people were injured, two of them seriously, in a traffic accident on La Gomera.

It happened just after 9pm on the CV-17 in the municipality of Vallehermoso.

The emergency services received an alert reporting that several people needed health care after a vehicle had left the road.

The five injured ranged in age from 14 to 81. The teenage boy, a 21-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman suffered mild injuries but a woman aged 78 had serious back injuries and had to be airlifted to hospital.

The emergency helicopter was also needed to take an 81-year-old man to hospital. He also suffered injuries of a serious nature.

website at www.k9tenerife.com 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 and cats, their antics and heartwarming re-homings on facebook by following Diary of a K9 Tenerife Dogwalker and also K9 Tenerife and K9 Tenerife Cats.

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Growing demand for rural holiday accommodation in Canaries

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HE forecast for occupancy of rural accommodation in the Canary Islands for August is 70 per cent.

This represents an increase of three percentage points compared to the same month of 2016, while at the national level an occupation is foreseen of 56%, four points more, according to data collected by Toprural.

All the communities present a higher occupation index for August, except for the slight

descents of Extremadura and Madrid.

The figures for 2017 represent an overall improvement and the increase in rural tourism occupancy by four percentage points compared to 2016, when the occupancy forecast was 52%.

This data reflects the constant growth and upward trend of

the main month of the summer, which in recent years has grown in employment compared to 2015 (50%), 2014 (44%) and 2013 (39%).

The demand is mainly focused on the North of Spain.

In particular, the three autonomous communities with the highest percentage of rural tourism occupancy are Cantabria and Asturias (85%), and Euskadi (81%). Next are the Balearics (79%), Galicia (78%) and Navarre (76%).

The three autonomous communities less demanded are Castilla-La Mancha, with an occupation of 33%; Madrid, with 35%, and La Rioja with 40%.

These data are in line with the data for 2016 and 2015, where the occupation in the month of August was highest in the northern part of the countr y and the Balearic Islands, while the lowest registers were concentrated in the interior of the Peninsula.

Canary residents urged to discover paradise on their doorstep

Lanzarote’s environment campaign features on R lottery tickets T ONCE DRAW

HE Lanzarote Biosphere Reser ve and its awareness campaign against plastic will be made visible at national level in 5.5 million ONCE lottery coupons.

The image of “Agüita con el Plástico” of the campaign of the Cabildo of Lanzarote ‘Plastic Zero’ will be featured in the national draw of August 30th.

The Cabildo has thanked ONCE for the “important accolade” to this awareness campaign of the Lanzarote Biosphere Reserve, recognised and distinguished by several prizes (some national and even international), which aims to raise awareness about the

global problem of plastic pollution in the environment.

Five and a half million

coupons will disseminate the efforts of Lanzarote Cabildo for a more sustainable enviro-

nment free of these highly polluting waste for our oceans and ecosystems, both terrestrial and marine.

The coupon which will go on sale on August 30th was presented this morning by the president of the Cabildo de Lanzarote and responsible for the Biosphere Reserve, Pedro San Ginés, and by the territorial delegate of ONCE in the Canaries, José Antonio López Mármol, accompanied by the director of the ONCE agency in Arrecife, Manuel Mendoza Sosa, and members of the Office of the Cabildo Biosphere Reserve.

More information on this problem that not only affects Lanzarote and the Canaries, but the entire planet, at http:// www.lanzarotebiosfera.org/ investigacion/micro2016 and in the social network w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / aguitaconelplastico.

ESIDENTS of the Canary Islands are being encouraged to enjoy their own piece of paradise.

Voy de Belingo, the communication platform of Promotur Turismo de Canarias, has launched its new advertising campaign which invites the Canary tourist “to live unique experiences on their islands throughout the year.”

The aim is to promote interior tourism in the archipelago and encourage people who live in the archipelago to “live unique experiences in a unique environment.”

A television spot, radio spots, banners for the internet, billboards and publications in social networks will all be used as part of the campaign. It has an overall budget of 220,000 euros and will run from now until April next year. This campaign is co-financed by

85 per cent by the Regional Development Fund.

Managing director of Promotur Turismo de Canarias, María Méndez said: “ Voy de Belingo is a communication platform aimed at the Canary Islands residents with the purpose of promoting the complementary tourist offer of the archipelago. ,You can find more than 200 proposals for tourist activities, whether gastronomic, sports, cultural, nature or leisure to enjoy on any island of the archipelago, both for travellers between islands and for those looking to enjoy an experience on their island of residence.”

The web holaislascanarias.com, the main website of Tourism of the Canary Islands, with versions in 15 languages, will play a major part in the promotion.

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Citizens join in police car chase

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HARP-EYED citizens in Gran Canaria helped police arrest four people trying to escape in a stolen car.

The officers suspected them of being involved in a spate of robberies and gave chase during a dawn incident in the municipality of Teide.

A number of onlookers joined in the chase, following the car themselves so that the police did not initially lose them before letting the officers continue the operation.

It was eventually stopped in the municipality of Agüimes and the two men and two women inside arrested.

Police also found items alleged to have been stolen, including three television sets.

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AEMET FIGURES

Sea temperatures reach a 15-year record high in July July was very warm in more than half of the territory, which includes Anaga, Arico and the valleys of Guimar and La Orotava in Tenerife; the southeast and northwest coast of La Palma; all the municipalities of Fuerteventura except La Oliva; Haria, Teguise and Tinajo in Lanzarote; almost all the island of El Hierro; the west of La Gomera and the northeastern quadrant of Gran Canaria.

However, temperatures

were normal in the northwest and south of Gran Canaria and warm in the rest.

As for the accumulated rainfall in July, they did not deviate significantly from the expected values, with normal behaviour.

In July, there were three episodes of calima, a “number not far from what was expected,” according to AEMET, days 15-16, 24-25 and 27, which affected only Gran Canaria.

Canaries prove a leader in grant aid

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HE Canary Islands administrations granted public grants and subsidies worth € 313.7 million in 2016, a 112.8% increase compared to the previous year, according to a report by the rating agency Axesor.

Together with Madrid and the Basque Countr y, the Canary Islands is one of the three communities where more aid was received last year, with autonomous public bodies contributing 95.3% of the aid granted in the course

MASPALOMAS TRAGEDY

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HE average sea temperature in the Canaries during the month of July was the highest of the last 15 years, with 22.3 degrees on the north coast and 22.7 degrees on the southern coasts, according to the State Agency of Meteorology (AEMET).

Also, the 23.3 degrees registered on July 28th in the measurement buoy of Gran Canaria and the 24.5 degrees in the buoy of Tenerife Sur were the highest in a month of July since 1998.

In the territor y, average

temperatures were slightly above normal for a good part of the month, except for the hot episodes of days 16, 27 and 28, where the averages reached abnormally high values.

The thermal behaviour of

Baby loses fight for life after cooking oil accident

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little boy of 13 months lost his battle for life following a horrendous accident in Gran Canaria.

The youngster was severely injured when a pan of hot cooking oil tipped over him whilst he was with his grandparents.

The horrific accident happened in June in Maspalomas and the boy had been in hospital in Seville for the last two months. Sadly, despite all the efforts of the doctors, he has died in the burns unit.

The Mayor of Mogán, Onalia Bueno said it was an absolute tragedy and sent his condolences to the boy’s family. His grandmother is particularly well known in the area as she helps to run an old folks’ club.

of 2015.

In relation to GDP, public aid and subsidies exceeded only 0.5% in the case of Cantabria (0.57%) and the Canar y Islands (0.74%), to which should be added the autonomous cities of Ceuta And Melilla (0.73%). The majority of the aid to mercantile companies was granted by the Vice-Ministry of Primary Sector of the Government of the Canary Islands, with 107.67 million euros, attached to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Waters, with 107.52 million euros. At the national level, public administrations granted public subsidies and subsidies worth € 4,046 million in 2016, 11.8% less than a year earlier, which is their lowest level since 2013.

The decrease in the total volume of subsidies is due to a fall in the financing to commercial or capital companies.

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Depression and anxiety: experts Drug traffickers caught in the act could help at primary level

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AVING a fixed psychologist at primary care level is an added value that could save costs and improve the mental health of the population, according to several studies and pilot experiences at both national and international level.

However, the cur rent team of the Health Ministry has no plans to launch any project for the Canar y Islands at the moment, according to Spanish newspaper El Dia. Antonio Cano Vindel, Professor of Psychology at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, is the principal investigator of the clinical trial PsicAP (Psychology in Primary Care).

In it he concluded that psychological treatment is three times more effective for anxiety and four times more

in patients with depression than the most usual treatment with pharmacology in Primary Care.

In this study, Cano Vindel shows how to design a post in this service for a clinical psychologist who could save Spain between 700 and 800 million euros per year only in psychotropic drugs and about 23,000 million per year for each person with disability derived from a common mental health problem.

Madrid has become the latest place to join the pilot

experience, which also includes Asturias and Navarre.

For its part, Catalonia has been implementing visits from psychologists to the Primary Care area from time to time.

However, the Canary Islands still has to wait.

According to El Dia, the Official College of Psychologists (COP) of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is willing to “sit down and talk” to see if it is possible to carry out this pilot programme in the Canary Islands.

The appropriate professional to take care of the work in Primary Care is the clinical psychologist, who is currently in Mental Health Units within the National Health System (NHS). However, his work

there is limited, since he can only treat those patients with really serious pathologies, when the majority of the population suffers from common mental disorders, such as anxiety or depression.

A pathologies for which most are prescribed psychotropic drugs.

The United Kingdom and United States are pioneers in vaving a fixed psychologist at primar y care level . The United States has been addressing the psycho-social needs of patients for years by including psychologists in a multidisciplinar y primar y care team, while in the UK health system treating half a million patients with these disorders.

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OLICE in Lanzarote caught a group of drug traffickers in the act.

Members of the Civil Guard were patrolling the coastal area of the island when they saw a small boat being landed on the beach.

The incident happened at 3.15am in the morning when the officers heard the engine of a boat coming into the port of La Santa in the municipality of Tinajo.

Three men were surprised by the police as they started to unload 400 kilos of cocaine.

Two men were arrested on the spot, one of them of foreign nationality and the other a Spaniard who lived locally. The third man managed to run away.

Fuerteventura “on the crest of a wave” as it bids for self-sufficiency

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UERTEVENTURA has embarked on a long-term plan to become self-sufficient in terms of electrical supply, water and mobility.

A Cabildo study has been looking at the years 2013, 2026 and 2038 to compare dependency on the current resources and what needs to be done for the future.

According to the survey by the department of industry, in the year 2038 the island could have a new energy system with

a presence of renewable energies In the electrical system of 58.25% and a total level of energy self-sufficiency of 43%. The island would also be very close to 100% of the autonomy of drinking water.

President of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, Marcial Morales, the Minister of Industry,

José Juan Herrera, and the professor of the ULPGC, Roque Calero, presented the results of this study, which seeks the planning of a an energy model in the medium term that allows the maximum energy, water and mobility autonomy for Fuerteventura, while generating the minimum environmental impact.

Also present were the Minister of Environment and Services, Natalia Évora, the Minister of Water, Andrés Díaz Matoso, and the Minister of Equality, Yanira Domínguez.

According to the data, in 2038 Fuerteventura could aspire to a new energy system that will achieve a renewable energy generation of 58.25%, an internal transport of 40% renewable due to the use of electric vehicles and a decrease of 46.55% of dependence on fossil fuels.

Fuerteventura could also

have a saving of 15% in electricity generation costs, a savings of 50% in mobility costs with electric cars and a savings of 46.55% in fuel costs and gas emissions from the greenhouse effect.

For Roque Calero, professor in charge of elaborating the study, “the conclusions of the project are fantastic. Fuerteventura may have a different model than it has now, which will bring many positive consequences such as energy saving. Conditions that put the island on the crest of the wave of what is to come. “ According to Sr. Morales, “Fuerteventura is committed to energy independence, water production and mobility. This means that the ownership of these energy sources is mostly on the island. Likewise, it is neces-

sary to bet on the installation of energy parks in different areas of the island, where production is concentrated, and also to demand the Government of Canary Islands that the decision making on the electrical system of the autonomous community is taken in the Canary Islands “.

Sr. Herrera said they were delighted with the results and once the technical study had been carried out, it would be presented to the Canar y Gover-nment.

This alternative model of 2038 indicates that the island would have an energy system with an electricity production of 677 Gwh / year. This system would consume 113,700 tons of fuels each year, with a cost of 68 million euros and a greenhouse gas emission of 389,636 tons per year.

According to the data

presented, in 2013, 97% of the energy consumed in Fuerteventura came from oil and only 3% from renewable resources.

Total fuel consumption amounted to 336,700 toe (tonnes of oil equivalent) with a cost of approximately 201 million euros and an environmental impact of 1,200,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases. Figures very different from the estimated data for 2038.

“As can be seen, this is a clearly unsustainable situation that requires the creation of a new energy model for the island of Fuerteventura.

Keep in mind that these data may be higher because they are based on the technology applicable today. This will evolve in the future and possibly the technology will increase this penetration in renewable energies, “added Sr. Herrera.

Vandals destroy sunbeds in tourist resort

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FFICIALS from one of the most popular tourist resorts in Gran Canaria have expressed their disgust after vandals slashed new sunbeds.

The motive for the attack in Playa del Inglés is not known but tourism chiefs say it does nothing for the image of the island and has severely criticised those responsible.

The council of San Bartolomé de Tirajana is currently investing 450,000 euros in new beach furniture, including more than 2,700 sunbeds and 1,455 umbrellas.

Vandals destroyed at least six of the new beds by slashing them with a sharp object and rendering them useless. They cannot be repaired.

The beach is used by thousands of people of all nationalities and there are no clues as to who was responsible or why.

The council says it is disgusted because it has affected the enjoyment of visitors and created a bad impression of the resort.

Councillor for security and beaches, José Carlos Álamo Ojeda said they would be taking action against the culprits if caught and they would do everything within their power to continue to raise the profile of the area.

“This was a incomprehensible self-destructive attitude,” he said.

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EMPLOYMENT FORECASTS

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PAIN’S Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has brought forward his forecast of 20 million Spaniards in employment to 2019.

Europol launches “wish Rajoy speaks out over you were here” summer jobs and Catalonia postcard campaign

OLICE in Europe have launched a novel new campaign to try and capture fugitives on the run: they have sent out the “most wanted” summer postcards! “ While most of us are enjoying a well-deserved summer break, criminals are not taking time off from crime.

Holiday destinations have proven to be popular hiding places for criminals on the run from law enforcement. They might even have chosen the same destination as you,” a spokesman for Europol explained.

“That’s why your information can be vital to catch some of Europe’s Most Wanted fugitives. Law enforcement across Europe, through the European Network of Fugitive Active Search Teams (ENFAST) and Europol, are asking for your help to find out their exact locations, to ensure they take responsibility for their serious crimes.”

The postcards created on www.eumostwanted.eu/ summercampaign feature

Europe’s Most Wanted fugitives, who have committed serious crimes in 21 EU countries, for whom traditional investigative measures have so far not led to the locations of the suspects. They are believed to be hiding in a different country to where the crime was committed, and the members of ENFAST are working closely together to make sure these fugitives do not evade justice.

“By sharing these postcards and providing information, you can help us complete that last piece of the puzzle so that we can ultimately reach the fugitives. The more the postcards are seen, the better the chance of police locating these criminals and putting them behind bars!” says Europol.

Crowdsourcing the search

has proved to be ver y successful in tracking down fugitives in the past. Since the launch of www.eumostwanted.eu in early 2016, more than 2.5 million unique visitors have visited the website. 36 criminals featured as most wanted fugitives have been arrested, of whom at least 11 were apprehended as a direct result of information provided by the public via the EU Most Wanted platform. Four fugitives turned themselves in after appearing on the list.

Europe’s Most Wanted was initiated by the ENFAST community, with the full support of Europol. The members of ENFAST are all specialised in locating criminals on the run who are suspected, or have been convicted, of serious crimes and are subjects of European Arrest Warrants.

The majority of these criminals have committed murders, fraud or other serious offences, or are trafficking drugs.

Pilots report being dazzled by laser beams at Costa del Sol airport

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OLICE have been called in after the pilots of at least three holiday jets coming in to land on the Costa del Sol were dazzled by laser beams.

According to the Spanish airports authority AENA, the incidents happened as the planes came into land at the busy Malaga airport.

The pilots told the control tower that they were nearly blinded by the bright light of a laser as they approached the runway.

Controllers reported their complaints to airport officials and the Civil Guard was immediately called in to launch an investi-

gation.

The pilots said the lasers were a real danger to safety and the incidents could have resulted in a fatal accident.

Air traffic controllers confirmed on their Twitter site that the lasers affected three successive flights coming in between 11pm and midnight.

“Pilots complain of a laser pointer that last night dazzled them when landing in Malaga,” they reported.

The light appeared to come from the area around the Meliá Hotel in Torremolinos when the planes were coming in to land at low altitude over the sea.

“Please, tower, someone is pointing a laser at me,” one of the pilots announced.

All three said it appeared that the laser was being aimed deliberately at the cockpit.

Using a laser beam to distract a driver or a pilot is considered a very serious offence which could lead to a hefty fine or even prison.

Air traffic controllers say it is becoming a common occurrence especially during the summer party season.

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While talking to the media in the town of Ribadumia in Pontevedra, he described latest figures as “excellent” and welcomed the ruling by the Constitutional Court on the recent decision from the Parliament of Catalonia as “positive”.

Mariano Rajoy expressed great satisfaction with the unemployment figures corresponding to the month of July and predicted that, “if we keep going like this”, it will be possible to achieve the figure of 20 million people in employment a year ahead of the original forecast.

“I believe that, if we keep going like this - but a prudent approach is always advisable - we can achieve it in 2019”, he said.

The President of the Government added that this “excellent data” follows on from all the other positive results achieved during the year. He went on to say that the increase in permanent employment and in contracts for people “who have been unemployed for a long time”, together with the growing

number of young people finding a job, which “is four times higher than the rest”, are especially “significant”.

The President of the Government then described the ruling by the Constitutional Court declaring the unconstitutional nature of the decision from the Parliament of Catalonia aimed at approving a law to call a referendum in 24 hours as “positive”.

“It would be an illegal act, yet another one, because what they were rightly told yesterday is that a law calling a referendum to divide Spain cannot be approved in one day”, he said.

Mariano Rajoy added that “a different scenario” would arise if the Government of Catalonia continues to maintain this position. At any

event, he said, “we will continue working, defending democracy, the law and rules we all wrote together, which we are all bound to follow, whether we are political leaders, other leaders or members of the general public”.

Furthermore, the President of the Government stressed that, “it must be said - with complete calm and moderation - that there will be no referendum on 1 October”.

In this regard, and depending on the decisions adopted by the Parliament of Catalonia, he did not discard the possibility of holding an extraordinar y Council of Ministers meeting in August ahead of the scheduled date of 25 August - for the first meeting of government following the summer break.

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Spain bids to become home of European Medicines Agency

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HE Government of Spain has presented Barcelona’s candidature to host the new headquarters of the European Medicines Agency.

The document includes the continuity plan that Spain is offering to ensure that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) can continue operating and thus guarantee the safety of European patients.

The proposal has been drawn up by the technical team charged with presenting the candidature, which is made up of representatives from the different departments of the Ministry of Health, Social Services and Equality, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Regional Government of Catalonia and the City Council of Barcelona. The document focuses on explaining six criteria that are essential requirements for hosting the EMA. Furthermore, a seventh section has been added in which Spain’s potential in innovation and research has been set out.

The proposed venue, the Glòries Tower, is in the very heart of Barcelona and is ready for immediate occupation by the new tenants.

The Government is stressing Barcelona’s excellent accessibility and services and the value of Spain’s leading role in the sector of innovation and research, in which 200,000 people are currently working.

For example, it underlines that Spain was the first country to develop national legislation on clinical trials and, furthermore, is the leader in clinical trials of advanced therapy medicinal products.

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Spain continues Gang chased lorries on to boom with UK motorway and “surfed” their visitors on the way into contents increasing again

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daring gang of Fast and Furious style criminals homed in on lorries on the motorway and “surfed” their way into the back of the loads without the drivers even noticing!

Police say the ploy, which involved the thieves climbing out of a sunroof, was as dangerous as it was ingenious with the thieves not worrying in the slightest about the dangers both they and other road users faced.

One false move and the criminals could have died by falling onto the motorway or the cars following the lorries could have crashed into the back, causing a horrendous accident or pile-up.

An incredible video shows how the gang deliberately pick out a lorry carrying mobile phones.

Driving at speed, they close up behind the truck with just

inches to spare and then climb through the sunroof, wearing safety harnesses and slings.

They then used specialist equipment to open the back of the lorry whilst balancing on the front bonnet.

They then remove the merchandise inside, sometimes handing it over to a second or third car behind them.

“The truck drivers only became aware of the theft when they got to their destination and found the back completely empty,” said a police spokesman.

The daring raids, likened to films in the Fast and Furious film series, happened in Spain,

mainly in Madrid.

Ten people have been arrested in the Becerril de la Sierra district of the city.

The lorries picked out always travelled the same route and carried a wellknown brand of mobile phones.

Over 470 stolen mobiles have been recovered, together with 2,900 euros and various equipment, including harnesses and slings used by the gang members when balancing on the cars behind the lorries.

Police said the method is known as “surfing” and is believed to have netted the gang hundreds of thousands of pounds. The value of the phones recovered is put at 215,000 euros.

The investigation began in late February when there was an assault en route on a truck.

Anaylsis of the tachograph showed the lorr y had not stopped, even for a minute, so the theft was committed when it was travelling.

Police managed to identify members of the gang but found they had fled from Spain.

Then, in mid-July, there was a similar attack on another lorry, using exactly the same surfing method. “ As in the previous case,

the driver only noticed the theft on arrival at his destination and did not stop at all along the way,” said the spokesman.

The ten suspects were arrested in a house they had rented whilst staying in Spain.

One of the cars with a sunroof was found on the site, together with gloves, tools to force open the back doors of the lorry, elastic tensioners, gas bottles and packages from delivery companies.

All ten are from Morocco where the stolen mobile phones were sent.

“The modus operandi used by these criminals is known as surfing. It consists of assaulting trucks with the peculiarity of stealing the merchandise while the transport is in motion,” said the police.

“To execute the robbery three cars are needed, one of them with sunroof. This is the car which is directly behind the lorry and the thieves come out of the sunroof, wearing harnesses and slings. Once they force the security seals of the truck, they gained access into the back without the driver being aware and while the truck is still in motion they empty the merchandise they are carrying.”

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PAIN closed the first half of 2017 with a record figure of 36,366,010 inbound tourists, according to the Border Tourist Movements survey (FRONTUR), prepared by the National Statistics Institute.

This figure represents an 11.6% increase on the first six months of 2016 and consolidates the trend in growth posted in the year to date of arrivals in Spain of tourists from other countries.

Particularly noteworthy is the United Kingdom as the leading emitting market, with close on 8.6 million inbound tourists, and growth of 9.1%. This market is followed by Germany, with almost 5.5 million inbound tourists and growth of 9.6%, and then by France, with more than 4.7 million tourists and growth of 4.9%.

Catalonia remains in first place in terms of the number of inbound tourists in the first half of the year, with more than 8.6 million arrivals, up 10.3%, followed by the Canary Islands, with more than 6.9 million, up 9.7%, and the Balearic Islands, with close to 5.4 million arrivals, up 8.5%.

As regards the month of June 2017, our country was visited by 8.4 million inbound tourists, 11.6% up on the same month of 2016.

The United Kingdom was the leading emitting market, with 2,176,386 tourists, a 4.2% rise on June 2016, followed by Germany, with 1,416,874 tourists, up 15.9%, and France, with 860,034 (up 4.4%).

Unemployment drops to lowest level in eight years

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PAIN’S recorded unemployed fell in July by 26,887 on the previous month.This means that recorded unemployment in July now stands at 3,335,924, the lowest level for the last eight years.

In seasonally-adjusted terms, recorded unemployment rose by 11,771 people.

Over the last 12 months, unemployment has fallen by 347,137 people, thus maintaining the pace of the annual reduction for another month, which now stands at 9.4%.

Over the first seven months of

the year, unemployment has fallen by 367,050 people.

Recorded unemployment fell in 12 autonomous regions, with noteworthy declines in Galicia (down 7,794), Andalucia (down 4,245) and Catalonia (down 4,075).

By sector of economic activity, recorded unemploy-

ment fell in the services sector by 17,656, in the industrial sector by 5,257, in the construction sector by 4,143, and among first-time jobseekers by 539. In contrast, it rose in the agricultural and fisheries sector by 708 people.

Unemployment among men stands at 1,407,638, a decline of 12.93% (209,083) on July 2016, while unemployment among women stands at 1,928,286, a fall of 6.68% (138,054) on the same month last year.

Unemployment among young people under the age of 25 fell by 34,317 (down 11.9%) in year-on-year terms, significantly higher than the general average of 9.4%. Since the record high back in March 2012, recorded unemployment among young people under the age of 25 has fallen by 50.7%.

The number of contracts registered in the month of July amounted to a total of 1,928,639. This represents an increase of 112,368 (up 6.19%) on the same month in

2016.

A total of 151,998 permanent employment contracts were recorded in July 2017.

This represents an increase of 14,608 (up 10.63%) on the same month last year, with 42 straight months of increases in permanent hiring.

Full-time permanent contracts posted a rise of 13.93% on the same period last year. Similarly, permanent contracts among people

under the age of 25 grew by 21.8% in the first seven months of 2017 compared with the same period last year.

In this regard, the State Secretary for Employment and Social Security, Juan Pablo Riesgo, recalled that 73.2% of salaried workers in Spain are on a permanent employment contract, 7.5 points higher than in 2006, according to the figures from the Labour Force Survey for the second quarter.

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International gang hid massive Mallorca draws marijuana farms inside Spanish up blacklist to ban unruly villas guests S PANISH police who smashed their way into a luxury villa found it was hiding a massive marijuana plantation behind its facade.

Thirty-one people have been arrested for running the network which supplied the drugs direct to the UK. Police had to use sledgehammers to smash their way through false walls to reveal the elaborate maze of marijuana rooms behind them.

“The cultivation of the drug was carried out in 15 plantations, located in eight provinces, inside industrial warehouses and luxur y houses,” said a spokesman for the Spanish police. “The narcotic substance prepared for consumption was sent to the United Kingdom hidden in packages sent through courier companies.”

Raids were carried out at 21 properties in Spain where police seized about 30,000 marijuana plants, 45,000 euros, a semiautomatic pistol, ammunition and a cash machine.

“Members of the organisation totally transformed the

interior of the warehouses and the villas to install the crops and bypass the connection to the electrical network causing a fraud of hundreds of thousands of euros,” said the spokesman.

The criminal group was mainly led by Chinese citizens who grew the drugs on a large-scale specifically for the UK market. However, those arrested are of other nationalities as well.

Following a year of investigations, the raids were carried out across Spain, including in Vizcaya, Burgos, Valladolid, León, Zamora, Salamanca, Madrid and Guadalajara.

The gang went to elaborate measures to avoid detection, using stolen documents to rent vehicles and houses.

Each member had their own specific role, including to look for villas or warehouses which were in an isolated

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position. Others got the marijuana plants and seeds whilst their colleagues got the places ready to turn into plantations.

Each “farm” was guarded by some of the men around the clock and poor Vietna-

mese citizens were recruited to get the marijuana ready for shipment and sale.

Police said the gang was very aware of being raided by rival groups so employed Ukrainian bodyguards to protect them.

Spaniards sold their passports as part of Iranian people trafficking network

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OLICE in Spain have smashed one of the main networks dedicated to the trafficking of Iranian citizens into the UK.

Fourteen of the 15 members of the gang were arrested on the Costa del Sol and another 85 elsewhere.

The plot leader was arrested at London’s Heathrow airport as he tried to flee to Brazil to evade police.

The organisation charged their victims 25,000 euros for providing them with counterfeit Spanish passports, as well as for transfers and accommodation to their final destination.

“The investigations have made it possible to locate and detain 42 other people, also in Malaga, for selling their Spanish documents to members of the network in exchange for amounts ranging between 500 and 3,000 euros,” said a police spokesman.

“In addition, 44 other Iranian nationals were caught at different European airports with counterfeit passports.”

Police say this was one of the main international criminal networks - by the number of people trafficked - that operated in Europe specifically to smuggle Iranians into the UK. The network used Spain, where it was based, as the stopping off point.

The investigations began a year ago after police discovered four Iranians trying to leave Hamburg in Germany for the UK using forged passports.

The tickets had been issued by a travel agency in Malaga which led to the identification of the people traffickers.

“The network, perfectly structured, had several members each with a role within the organisation, some dedicated to recruitment and others to the transfer, hosting, control or facilitation of documents,” said the police spokesman.

“They charged about 25,000 euros for each person trafficked. They were kept in accommodation in Spain until their documents were ready and they could fly to Britain.”

Information also suggested the ring leader had fled Spain for London and had a reservation to travel from Heathrow Airport to Dubai-Sao Paulo (Brazil). He was arrested at the airport on a European warrant.

Raids carried out by the police led to the seizure of computers, printers, more than 400 blank PVC cards, pistols and a simulated rifle, 1,300 euros and a vehicle of high range. There were also 30 Iranian passports and ten Spanish passports, all of them authentic.

Seven Iranians, including a child of five, were also found as they waited for their journeys.

The other 42 people arrested in Malaga had sold their passports for amounts of between 500 euros and 3,000 euros.

OTELS In Mallorca are drawing up a blacklist of guests who are being banned because of rowdy behaviour.

The move is part of their campaign to hit back at “anything goes” drunken tourism which has been blighting the island.

Unruly guests are being thrown out of hotels and then put on the blacklist which is shared via a database, together with the reason for their expulsion. Other hotels will then not accept them.

Hoteliers say they are ready to tackle the problem of “tourism excesses” head on and will no longer tolerate the situation.

It is understood to be the first time hotel owners have gone this far and affects all potential troublespots in Mallorca but especially Magaluf and Platja de Palma.

Each list is headed “Notice expelling unlawful clients”. It includes their names, passport details and nationality.

To make sure the information is spread as quickly as possible, emails will also be sent out between hotels.

Island newspapers say one of the lists reports nine guests who were ejected because of alleged damage to their rooms and for throwing a bed off the balcony.

They were all Dutch and were expelled even though they had paid for their rooms and still had four days to go of their holiday.

Tourism chiefs say the troublemakers are NOT always British but of various nationalities, including Germans.

Two German visitors were also added to the blacklist for also throwing furniture around and another seven, also from Germany, for vandalism.

It is also alleged that five holidaymakers were ordered to leave because of some alleged sexual aggression on the beach.

The new Mayor of Palma, Antoni Noguera has already pledged to ask Germany, through its consul on the island, not to send troublesome holidaymakers to the island.

He said they were giving a very bad image to German tourism as the tourists who came for a normal holiday were being put in the same bag as the drunks.

In one recent incident, a group of five German tourists, aged between 20 and 28, were arrested for causing around 5,000 euros worth of damage to a hotel’s lift.

The group got stuck in it and had to be released by service engineers who found the roof had been prized open and drinks were littered around the interior.

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Fiesta revellers injured as flat explosion throws debris into street

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HIRTEEN people enjoying a Spanish fiesta were injured, eight of them seriously, when they were struck by flying debris from a fatal gas explosion.

At least eight were seriously hurt and one of them is critical as a result of the incident in the early hours of the morning.

Witnesses said the debris “flew a considerable distance down the street” at full force.

Crowds were out on the streets in the Puente la Reinta district of Navarra in Pamplona as they partied into the small hours in celebration of the town’s patron saint festival. This was the final evening of the fiesta. Police are investigating the incident but at this stage believe the man who died, an 80-year-old resident, may have committed suicide by deliberately opening the valve of a butane gas cyclinder and then setting fire to it.

The force of the explosion was so strong that it blew the walls of his flat out, catapulting huge chunks of bricks and glass into the street below which was packed with fiesta revellers.

Firefighters found the body of the dead man in the wreckage of his first-floor

apartment in a three-storey block which was conpletetely destroyed.

The other residents, one of whom suffered an injured arm, were ordered to leave amid fears of a total collapse of the building. An adjoining house was also evacuated.

The Navarra government confirmed 13 people had been hurt in the explosion, all of whom were in the street when it happened.

“Two of the injured, a 21year-old woman and a 25year-old man, are in intensive care with a severe and very severe prognosis, respectively. Three other patients, 19, 21 and 23 years old, remain in observation and present different injuries that, in principle, are less serious. In addition, a man of 59 years was admitted to the traumatology department and three others, one minor and two adults, have been treated and subsequently discharged,” said a spokesman.

Trials begin of new “robot” to help save more illegal immigrants

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ESCUERS who work 24 hours around-theclock to find illegal immigrants attempting dangerous sea crossings are hoping to use a robot to help them save more lives.

The super-human machine is able to pinpoint even the small pixel on a vast ocean and can also determine whether the object is human.

The new heat camera system, a pioneer for Spain, will replace the existing radar and reduce errors which have seen the emergency services go in the wrong direction because of incorrect information. It also means they can work in bad weather conditions rather than call off life-saving rescue operations.

Spain’s Maritime Rescue service has been trying out the new robot in Jerez. Tests will continue until next June with a view to rolling it out later in 2018 if the funding can be found.

The arrival of illegal immigrants by sea, particularly in the Med, is continuing to soar and whilst thousands are located, others are lost and

drown.

The new “hot-spot” technology has been developed by the Spanish company Escribano and funding for the testing has won European funding from the Picasso Project.

It would be installed in 17 aircraft - 14 helicopters and three aircraft with a cost of between five and six million euros.

The new system will also help in other rescue missions when boats get into trouble. The sensor can pick out objects, analysis them and send a message back to base within

15 minutes.

In the first six months of 2016, 316 pateras were rescued with 5,786 people.

However, up go 100 either drowned or were lost.

Head of Spain’s air rescue service, Néstor Perales said many of the boats used by the people trafficking gangs are spotted from the air but others

could be hidden by waves or because of the dark.

The aircraft with the sensor fitted could fly as high as 1,000ft and cover a bigger area.

“With this, we multiply the tracking capacity,” said Néstor Perales, head of Spain’s air rescue service.

The pioneering robot is also used in the defence industry

Brits lead the way as spending in Spain soars

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PENDING by tourists visiting Spain rose by 14.8 per cent in first half of this year.

Latest figures show expenditure amounted to 37.22 billion euros, a 14.8% rise on the same period last year, according to the Tourist Spending Survey prepared by the National Statistics Institute.

The United Kingdom, with 7.55 billion euros, is the top spender (20.3% of the total), followed by Germany, with 5.36 billion (14.4%), and the Nordic countries, with 3.23 billion (8.7%).

In terms of destination by

autonomous region, Catalonia received the highest level of spending, 8.18 billion euros, 14.8% more than in the first half of 2016, accounting for 22% of the total.

The Canary Islands received 7.91 billion euros of all spending, up 13%, accounting for 21.2% of the total, followed by Andalusia, with 5.61 billion, up 12.3% and accounting for 15.1% of the total. The other main destinations also posted rises.

In the month of June, inbound tourists spent 8.98 billion euros, a 14.9% rise on June 2016.

Average spending per tourist stands at 1,065 euros, an annual rise of 2.9%. Furthermore, average daily spending has risen by 4.9% to stand at 143 euros.

The main destination tourist regions with the largest share of tourist spending in June were the Balearic Islands, with 2.13 billion euros (23.7% of the total), Catalonia, with 2.12 billion (23.6%) and Andalusia (with 1.33 billion (14.8%).

Another DAESH arrest as Spain continues fight against terrorism

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PAIN is continuing its fight against terrorism with another arrest, this time in Biscay for spreading the ideology of terrorist group DAESH on the internet The detainee, of Moroccan origin and a resident of the town of Balmaseda in Biscay, is being investigated as the material author of the criminal offence of terrorism through the social media.

“His direct contact with fighters in the conflict zones allowed him access to material which he later distributed, principally through his own Facebook page,” said a spokesman for the Spanish

Government.

The spread of the terrorist ideology was also backed up by images of the activities carried out by foreign terrorist fighters in Syria with whom he was in very close contact.

Since 26 June 2015, the year in which the Ministry of Home Affairs raised the Counter-Terrorism Alert Level to level 4, the law enforcement agencies have arrested a total of 186 Jihadi terrorists in

operations carried out in Spain and abroad, and a total of 231 since the start of 2015.

The Ministry of Home Affairs sends out a reminder that, through the initiative STOP RADICALISMOS, citizens can collaborate through a series of channels open to them so that, in a confidential and secure manner, they can notify the State law enforcement agencies of possible cases of radicalisation in their vicinity through the web page www.stop-radicalismos.es, the mobile phone app for citizens security alerts ‘Alertcops’ and the free hotline 900 822 066.

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Brits involved in bringing new Animal group psychoactive drug into Spain shocked at P cruelty scenes during drag races OLICE on the Costa Brava have seized 33 kilos of new psychoactive drugs from China and are hunting five Brits who acted as couriers.

They fear Spain was about to be flooded with the substance which is moodenhancing and highly addictive.

Spanish police know the five suspects were intending to distribute the drugs via an encrypted website they had created from their base in Alicante.

The huge batch was seized in Alicante after being made in

a clandestine laboratory in south-east Asia and sent from China to Spain via the parcel post.

The police operation was supported by the National Narcotics Control Commission of the People’s Republic of China and the British National Crime Agency.

“Agents of the National Police have intervened 33 kilograms of new psychoactive

substances sent to Spain from one of the main Chinese websites dedicated to the sale of synthetic drugs over the internet,” said a police spokesman. “Five British individuals who had received shipments in Alicante through parcel companies were identified for further redistribution through a web page created by them,” The investigation began after police discovered the website which organised the large number of shipments.

At least 15 deliveries had

been made to Alicante, coordinated by the five Brits who are still on the run.

“They had rented mailboxes in parcel companies where they received packages sent from China, weighing between one and three kilos each,” said the spokesman.

The Brits then redivided the stash into smaller amounts of about a gram or half a gram, putting it into new envelopes and the sending them out to customers in the ordinary mail.

Beach closed after unusual find of scorpions in sand

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popular Spanish beach had to be closed for 24 hours after workers stumbled across a group of scorpions.

Officials were forced to fly the black flag which bans all access whilst the entire area of sand and rocks was thoroughly searched.

The unusual SOS was raised at the pristine Horcas II beach in Melilla on the northern shores of Morocco’s Mediterranean coast.

The scorpions were spotted by a beach-cleaning squad under rocks near the cliffs.

Health chiefs said the insects could prove a danger to children, the elderly and people with allergies.

The scorpions are believed to be the buthus occitanus variety, also known as the common or yellow scorpion.

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Suspected Brit paedophile was working as English teacher

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OLICE have arrested a suspected paedophile, originally from Manchester, who was working as an English teacher in Spain.

The man had indecent images of his pupils on his computer and was so obsessed with one particular child that he compiled a special file, using the student’s Christian name as its title.

The investigation began when Interpol in Canada detected an email account which was sending out indecent images from somewhere in Spain through a cloud sharing site.

Spanish investigators were called in and discovered that the man was registered as living in Seville but no trace could be found of him.

They established that the man was British and came originally from Manchester.

His trail was followed through various parts of Spain and he was eventually traced to Valladolid where his home was raided.

“Police found a large number of sexually explicit files, including of minors,” said the spokesman.

“Among the material found there were also a myriad of “erotic” images of his underage students.

Analysis of the seized material showed a special interest towards one of them, with the suspect having a folder with the name of the child with a multitude of images with clear sexual connotations.”

The Brit is said to have shared the images with others via the internet and emails.

Police are now sifting through the images in a bid to identify the children involved. No ages have been released.

rocks, their sting can be painful although not usually painful.

The 112 emergency service confirmed the beach was closed following the discovery but reopened after the entire area was disinfected.

The scorpions were not found and are believed to have escaped up the cliffs.

“The whole beach has been checked so there should be no problem,” said Melilla’s environment councillor, Manuel Angel Quevedo.

The local council said only a handful of scorpions had been spotted, not a “plague” as comments on the social network had suggested.

The scorpions are thought to have been seeking out water. Their presence is said to be “quite normal” in the mountain areas though they usually come out at night and have not been spotted on the beach before.

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NTI-CRUELTY animal campaigners voiced their repulsion and disgust at scenes of the cruel abuse of horses during Spanish cartpulling competitions.

PACMA, the Animal Party against the Mistreatment of Animals, shared a shocking video on its website and said the contests have nothing to do with tradition.

The horrific scenes show horses attached to carts and trying to overcome obstacles whilst pulling the heavy weights of up to 3,500 kilograms, equivalent to 50 people, through heavy sand.

Their so-called “keepers” were shown hitting them, punching them in the face, stomach and testicles and kicking them to try and make them go quicker over the course.

PACMA says the heart-breaking scenes were captured in Valencia during various called “Tiro y Arrastre” or “Pull and drag”.

Formal complaints have been submitted to the Valencian government which is also being attacked for recently awarding a grant of 9,000 euros to the Federation which organises the sport.

The carts are loaded with heavy sacks which the animals are supposed to pull around the course.

PACMA says these type of competitions started in the 1940s so are nothing to do with Spanish traditions.

It says it has spent months researching cruel incidents during the competitions in Valencia, watching as the horses are pushed to the limit and hit to encourage them to get through the course.

The group also claims these incidents are commonplace, not isolated.

The campaigners are calling for an immediate end to the competitions under European law relating to animal cruelty and the use of animals in shows. They also want drag and pulls vetoed as a sport.

The competitions are held on a regular basis in Valencia and can command prize money of around 150 pounds for the winner.

The Valencian Federation says it has strict rules which had to be adhered to during the sport and tries to adhere to the highest of standards.

It says the mistreatment of the horses is not allowed and would take action against anyone using cruelty.

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OGER Moore, the world-famous actor best known for his role as James Bond, died earlier this year. Not many people know him as anything else but of course he didn’t step straight into the part, his career had begun a long time before.

If you come across any old knitting patterns from the 1950’s you might see him looking very content to be wearing woollen waistcoats and cardigans. Then he came to the wider public as the knight ‘Ivanhoe’ on children’s television. This was followed by a character that made him perfect for the role of Bond, how many people used to watch glued to their two-channel TV sets in the early 1960’s to watch Simon Templar, alias ‘The Saint’?

‘The Saint’ was a character created in the 1930’s by novelist Leslie Charteris. As a sort of Robin Hood, ‘The Saint’ was a hero/anti-hero, a mischievous, chivalrous, lovable rogue. Charteris wrote thirty-five ‘Saint’ stories in all, many of which were made into television programmes, all starring Roger Moore. I dimly remember ‘The Saint’ on television with his halo but it was only recently that I read this story about him, with some dirty dealings in diamonds and a lottery ticket in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

‘The Saint in Tenerife’ is a book that has the odd, perhaps unique distinction of having three different titles, or even four if you include its translation into Spanish. It was published in May 1937 as ‘The Saint Bids

Diamonds,’ it also became ‘The Thieves’ Picnic,’ and when it was published in Spanish it was ‘El Santo en Tenerife’ or ‘The Saint in Tenerife’.

Even though ‘The Saint’ was popular in his day and made it later to television, his activities were never a rival to the enduring intellectual subtlety of Agatha Christie’s detectives, Miss Marple or Hercule Poirot, nor did he have the glamour of Ian Fleming’s James Bond for mass appeal. ‘The Saint’ was not subtle, the books are allaction, often quite violent action, ripping-yarn stuff with Templar and his unbelievably thick ‘assistant’, an American thug called ‘Hoppy.’

Leslie Charteris spent a winter holiday in Santa Cruz in December 1935 with his second wife-to-be, the daughter of a diamond cutter. The association of diamonds, the national Christmas lottery and Santa Cruz in Tenerife inspired the plot for the book; he even set it in December. In the story ‘The Saint’ poses as a diamond cutter in order to rescue an old man and his beautiful daughter, and their winning Christmas national lottery ticket worth millions, from the clutches of a gang of diamond smugglers, but

I’ll let you read the rest.

As a bonus, what is interesting is that some of the locations for the story can still be recognised today, and when the reader knows the layout of Santa Cruz, he or she can follow the action.

A lot centres around the Plaza de Candelaria, the main square of Santa Cruz with its statue of the Virgin of Candelaria. In 1935 it was called the Plaza de Republica, then renamed after the civil war. City street characters such as a knife-

grinder and a braying donkey are no more, likewise the real-life Hotel Orotava (where Charteris stayed) opposite the Casino that has been replaced by a more modern edifice.

The Saint speaks Castillian fluently, which helps the plot move along, he is not impressed by Tenerife, he calls it “this God-forsaken place;” he comments that the island newspapers are concerned with interminable political intrigues and the defence of the Canary Islands, which the islanders believe

every other nation wants to seize for themselves.

Remember that this was written only a matter of months before the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in July 1936.

A local activity at the time was the construction of the harbour. Charteris describes “… the ear-piercing shriek of the locomotive that runs through Santa Cruz between the quarries and the mole, dragging rocks to a breakwater that never gets any nearer to completion.”

The noise might have been made by the ver y steam engine which is preserved on a plinth between Paso Alto and Bufadero on the road to San Andres.

Although Charteris changes the identity of some locations for the benefit of the story, for instance ‘Camacho’s tourist office’ in the square and the ‘Zanzibar ’ cafe in the Casino block were real places, and ‘the German bar’ on the other side of the square to the Hotel Orotava, was the Oasis Bar, better known as the English Bar, he shows his familiarity with the area by including real street names and places. For example he drives up the Calle Castillo (now

pedestrianised), and up the old road from Santa Cruz to La Laguna, to the villains’ house, ‘Las Mariposas’ with a walled courtyard. (Was there really such a house?)

Other local features mentioned are Calle de Libertad, Calle Ortega, the Casino building, the newspaper ‘Prensa,’ el Teide of course, and the town of Orotava. He also notes the curious fact that in Santa Cruz the streets have two names, the official one and the one by which it is popularly known, for example the Calle San Francisco was officially Calle Doctor Comenge, and Calle Doctor Allart was otherwise Calle Sol. Confusingly to the outsider the same still holds true today, which must be fun for trainee taxi drivers. The story ends with Simon Templar being offered something ver y tempting, but being an honourable man he declines the offer.

The setting of Santa Cruz for the story was the inspiration its translation into Spanish by Don Emilio Abad Ripol; ‘El Santo en Tenerife’ was published by Idea in 2001. In English ‘The Saint Bids Diamonds’ is available in a modern reprint published in 2013 by Mulholland Books.

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Super Focus RS is the hottest hatch

Some history about Spain’s car manufacturing S

PAIN’S economic expansion was set to rise with the introduction of its large motor vehicle assemblies which started in the 1950s in the mainland of Spain. By the 1970s this sector had become Spain’s second most important industry in the manufacturing sector and by the mid 1980s it was THE most important producer of exports.

This may seem quite alien to many people who associate the car industry more with the UK, German, Italy and the USA. In fact, in 1960 Spain’s manufacturing of vehicles reached 38,000 and this increased rapidly between 1965 and 1976.

By this time, Spain was manufacturing well over a million cars per annum and in 1987 it produced 1.4 million vehicles, a large part of these being for export.

Of the 1.2 million manufactured in 1985 approximately 800,000 were exported abroad. The industry was growing and Spain’s largest exporters were then Ford España, General Motors España and of course, probably the best known in Spain SEAT. This was not just personal or private vehicles of course, Spain was producing substantial numbers of commercial vehicles too, around 130,000 to 300,000 units per year, along with the production of tractor units where the levels were around 16,000.

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OCUS has been a top car for Ford ever since its launch back in 1998.

The model has had a bit to live up to as it made an instant impact.

I had the honour, as then president of the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers, of handing over the Scottish Car of the Year to Ford just months after the car’s launch - the first of many awards to follow for Focus.

Now there’s a huge range to choose from and I sampled a couple of them in back-to-back drives earlier this month.

First up was the high performance RS hatchback – the fastest ever RS, with a specially-engineered 350PS 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine.

It’s a boy racer’s dream car – blasting off the blocks to reach 62mph in just 4.7 seconds and capable of a top speed of 165mph.

Push the start button, put your foot down on the accelerator pedal and you get electrifying acceleration from the word go.

It’s exciting going up and down the slick six-speed manual gearbox with the turbo engine providing plenty of power.

And when it comes to cornering at speed, this model will leave other hot hatches in its slipstream.

This third-generation Focus RS pioneers all-wheel drive with dynamic torque vectoring.

There’s a lot of technical information on this system but

it basically offers what I discovered to be exceptional grip and agility at speed as the torque is distributed while cornering and enabling fast acceleration out of bends.

In other words – it gets the RS right up there with much more expensive sports cars for fast, fun driving.

Another first for this RS is the choice of four driving modes - normal, sport, track or drift.

These offer specific settings for the four-wheel drive system, damper controls, electronic stability control system, steering and engine responses, and exhaust valve.

Even in normal mode, the RS has a sporty sound to it but I mostly used the sport mode which brought a terrific noise from the twin exhaust pipes.

Push up the revs and the burbles and pops come roaring out.

The track and drive modes are for track use and there’s also launch control that configures the RS chassis and power train to deliver the fastest acceleration possible.

With such power you need exceptional braking and that comes from the most powerful RS brake system with Brembo front callipers.

I loved the body-hugging RSbranded Recaro front seats with leather side bolsters.

In fact there wasn’t anything not to like about this stunning Focus RS.

It looks muscular and powerful from any angle and delivered ever ything it promised.

Priced at £32,265 on the road, it won’t have its shortage of buyers – or admirers.

Next Focus up for me was a good bit less powerful, as you might imagine, but would appeal to motorists looking for a fair bit more space.

This was one of Ford’s STLine models and it was an estate.

The ST-Line is for those who want a sporty-looking vehicle but don’t want to pay extra for the extra sporting performance.

The Focus Estate is without doubt a stylish model and the test car came in a super Iceberg Blue colour - a £645 option.

Exterior features include body colour front styling, large rear spoiler and side skirts, gloss black honeycomb front grilles, LED daytime running lights, roof rails and the ST-Line stainless steel scuff plates.

It comes with 17-inch alloys with rock metallic finish but the test car was fitted with 18inch alloy wheels at an extra £600.

The smart, high-quality interior included sports style pedals, gear knob and steering wheel.

It was a big drop down in power, with a 1.5T EcoBoost 150PS petrol engine under the bonnet.

But it didn’t lack pace for day–to-day driving and was punchy enough going through

Spain’s motor industry was of course located in the mainland, but throughout the country. SEAT for example began their operations in Barcelona, where as General Motors España were located in Zaragoza and Cadiz, presumable for ease of transport and access to ports for export. Ford España were located near Valencia and there were other companies located around Madrid.

Many subsidiaries of foreign companies dominated this industry as is demonstrated by the names above i.e. Ford, General Motors. It is interesting to note that in 1986 “Fabricacion de Automoviles S.A. (FASA Renault) had approximately 20,000 employees and at that time was Spain’s largest automotive company when measure by revenue. SEAT was once a Spanish company but has been since the 1980s owned by Volkswagen and was ranked second, closely followed by Ford España and Citroen Hispania.

Throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s Ford España and General Motors España had become major players in the Spanish domestic automobile market and they were joined by Peugeot, Mercedes Benz, Land Rover and some of the Japanese companies such as Nissan, Yamaha and Suzuki. At the end of the 1980s, the Japanese investors/companies were looking to use Spain as a way into the Western European market and were following the leads of the likes of Ford España and general Motors España, which were exporting approximately 75 percent of their output, quite a substantial slice in anyone’s terms. They were not all working from the same song sheet so to speak though as Renault and Peugeot had the intentions of catering to the Spanish market. Many longterm residents of Spain and the Canary Islands will be testament to that in so much a there was at that time little choice when buying a new car, Renault and often SEAT being the most prominent and easiest to obtain, within a reasonable time frame.

By the mid 1980s there was a strong growth in the domestic demand for vehicles and sales of new cars rose from approximately 629,000 units in 1985 to 860,875 in 1987, which represented an increase of 37 percent, no mean feat by anyone’s standards. In accordance with the EC accession agreement, vehicle imports were entering Spain in increasing numbers and were thus securing a large share of that market. In 1987, approximately 211,000 foreign made cars were sold in Spain, representing an increase of 101 percent over the previous year’s figures.

Now we have the choice of so many european and foreign manufactured vehicles, it’s often too hard to decide!

a smooth six-speed manual box.

Driver comfort was good with four-way adjustable sports style front seats that weren’t quite as snug as the RS ones but were pretty supportive.

Both models are a bit short on rear leg room but the

luggage capacity – the main reason for buying an estate – was impressive at 476 litres, rising to 1,502 litres with rear seats folded.

The estate comes with sports suspension but it is nowhere near as firm as the RS so ride comfort is not as hard.

This Focus was a smooth, quiet performer on the motorway and was sprightly enough with good road handling on some minor country roads.

At £22,905, without the options, the Focus ST-Line Estate is a load lugger that comes with stacks of style.

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My rabbit needs surgery: what happens next?

ANY RISKS?

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HE most common reasons for using anaesthetics on rabbits are for dental work and routine neutering. However, there are other conditions that can mean that your pet will need an anaesthetic.

Rabbits are social animals and should be kept in pairs or groups. The best combination is a male and a female so neutering is essential, as rabbits are justifiably famed for their breeding abilities. Same-sex pairs can be kept together, but they will tend to fight unless they have been together since young (less than ten weeks old). They will also get along together better if they are neutered.

They should not be separated or may fight when put back together.

Neutering is also beneficial for health, especially for females. Cancers and infections of the womb are common in older does.

Neutering whilst young reduces the risk of diseases of the breast, such as cancer.

Rabbits tend to become territorial at sexual maturity – and defend their territory against other rabbits, and sometimes people! Both sexes become less aggressive and easier to handle following neutering. Spraying (scent-marking with urine) is reduced, and they are easier to house train.

In the male, neutering is performed when the testicles have descended at around three to four months.

Females can be neutered from sexual maturity, usually around six months of age, depending on size and breed. After neutering, sexually mature couples should be kept apart for three weeks, as males retain some of their fertility.

Is there a risk with the anaesthetic?

For any animal – or person – an anaesthetic involves a small degree of risk. However, anaesthetic techniques and drugs are getting safer all the time, and the risk is minimal.

Rabbits are common pets, and vets are used to anaesthetising them. It may set your mind at rest if you ask your vet how many rabbit neuterings they do annually.

It is best to take your pet along to the surgery for a check-up before booking an appointment for neutering to ensure your animal is in good health. This is particularly advisable in older rabbits (over three years old). Pain can easily put rabbits off their food so you may wish to enquire about the use of painkillers after surgery. Also tell the vet if your pet has ever suffered from respirator y diseases.

What happens on the day of surgery?

For routine surgeries, such as neutering, your pet will probably only have to spend one day at the vet’s. It is usual to take your pet to the clinic in the morning, and pick it up late afternoon or early evening, but check with your vet.

Rabbits should not be starved overnight before an anaesthetic as it can weaken them.

Carry your pet in a secure box or basket, labelled with

your name and address. You will probably have to sign a consent form and leave a contact telephone number.

Occasionally, some rabbits take longer to come round, and may need to stay at the vet’s overnight.

Collecting your pet after surgery Ensure that both the carr ying case and the overnight cage do not have material, such as sawdust or straw bedding, that could stick to the wound. Find out whether your pet needs any medication, when to return for any postoperative checkups, and take an emergency contact number for the practice. Some fur will be shaved from where the operation was carried out, and probably also from the leg and ear for the administration of drugs.

When you get home, place your pet in a cage, in a warm and quiet room. Rabbits do not usually have to wear Elizabethan collars after surger y as many vets use surgical glue or stitches under the skin. Collars also prevent caecotrophy (see the leaflet, Basic healthcare in rabbits (S11)). Contact the vet if your pet is chewing at the wound.

Offer tempting foods such as carrots, fresh herbs or freshly pulled grass. After neutering, female rabbits are usually quiet for the evening and may not want to eat.

Males are quicker to recover, as their operation is shorter, but most rabbits will be sleepy for a short while. If your rabbit does manage to remove any stitches, if there is bleeding or swelling at the operation site, or your pet is not eating after 24 hours, contact the vet.

apparent reason. A thick covering usually surrounds them and the material within is dry and thick. This means rabbit abscesses cannot be easily treated by simply opening and draining.

Depending on the part of the body involved, some abscesses can be successfully treated with surgery but, unless they can be removed with the covering intact, recovery can take a long time – or may never happen. Nursing, with good hygiene, is essential.

Sometimes an area of the wound has to be left open so that the abscess cavity heals from the outside in, and infection is not trapped under the skin.

Check the wound at least daily, and contact the vet if there is any discharge or swelling. You must phone the vet immediately if your rabbit is miserable, reluctant to move or seems weak at any time.

Monitor the droppings as well – if none are being produced, tell the vet.

Other abscesses may not be treatable, especially if they are internal or the infection has penetrated the bone.

Some do not seem to cause problems for months or even years but, in other cases, they cause pain and illness. There is also a risk they may burst internally causing sudden and severe illness, or may “seed” infection, producing abscesses in other parts of the body.

If the rabbit is suffering and the condition is not treatable, it is kinder to choose euthanasia.

Abscesses

Dental disease

Any rabbit with an abnormal swelling should be taken to the vet. Rabbits are unfortunately particularly prone to abscesses following wounds and injuries or if they have dental conditions, and some develop spontaneously for no

Rabbits have three types of teeth. The incisors are the long teeth easily visible 
at the front of the mouth. Molars and premolars are inside the cheeks and not easily visible.

The teeth are very different from human ones in that they

grow continually throughout the rabbit’s life.

the infection has spread into bone.

This is essential in the wild because rabbits spend six or seven hours daily eating fibrous foods, which continually wears down the teeth.

The main cause of dental problems is poor diet, although it may also be partly genetic. Many pet rabbits are simply fed too little fibre so the teeth do not wear down as they should. Furthermore, high fibre foods are a source of calcium, so diets low in fibre are too low in calcium. A diet deficient in calcium makes the bone surrounding the teeth softer, so the teeth can move out of their correct alignment, making overgrowth more likely.

Problems can develop with both types of teeth. Overgrowth of the incisors can easily be seen, as the long curving teeth are visible at the front of the mouth. Overgrowth of the back teeth cannot be seen. Signs of dental problems include loss of weight, dropping bits of food out of the mouth, a preference for soft foods, dribbling, or stopping eating. Affected rabbits cannot groom themselves properly so hair may become matted, with faeces stuck around the back end. The vet will want to examine your rabbit’s mouth and sedation or anaesthetic is often needed to allow inspection.

Overgrowth of the back teeth can cause problems other than difficulties eating and grooming. The teeth normally grow towards their biting surface and overgrowth here causes pain by the development of sharp edges that cut into the gums and tongue. The teeth can also start to grow from the root. This will press on other structures in the head, and is a common cause of discharge from the nose and eyes.

Overgrown roots of the cheek teeth (molars) can become infected and turn into abscesses. These can be difficult to treat, particularly if

What is the treatment?

Overgrown incisors need regular trimming, usually performed with a dental drill.

A more permanent solution is extraction of the teeth – rabbits can usually eat perfectly well without their incisors.

Where the back teeth are affected, they will also need regular trimming or burring, usually under anaesthetic.

This may need to be repeated as often as every four to eight weeks. Afterwards, the diet needs to be improved to prevent, or at least slow down, recurrence. Calcium supplements may be necessary but you should only do this if your vet thinks it is advisable.

Extraction of the cheek teeth is difficult, and cases where abscesses have developed can be very difficult to treat.

Some rabbits with facial abscesses are so badly affected and in so much discomfort, that euthanasia is sadly the only option.

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Drama series. Andy has a decision to make following his discovery. A fatal error at work backs Ally into a corner - does she protect her identity or fall further into the lie?

Director: Amy Neil Starring: Jodie Whittaker, Emun Elliott, Sharon Small, Blake Harrison, Nathan Welsh, Michael Abubakar

TRUT ME (DRAMA)

CARS 2 (FILM)

THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (FILM)

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Espionage thriller. Suave British secret agent James Bond is embroiled in an all-action race to defuse an international power struggle as the world’s oil supply hangs in the balance. Following the murder of a tycoon, 007 becomes bodyguard to the tycoon’s daughter, who has been targeted by a psychotic terrorist.

Director: Michael Apted Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Sophie Marceau, Robert Carlyle, Denise Richards, Robbie Coltrane, Judi Dench (STEREO, WIDESCREEN, SUBTITLES, AUDIO DESCRIBED, 1999, 12, 3 STAR)

21ST AUGUST 21:00 HOW TO GET A COUNCIL HOUSE (DOCUMENTARY)

With two and a half million people on benefits in Britain unable to work for health reasons, Portsmouth City Council is trying to house a growing number of people seeking social housing on medical grounds. These include a family whose six-year-old daughter has a serious kidney condition, a single father who suspects his 12-year-old has ADHD, and a terminally ill grandfather sleeping on a sofa in his son’s house. Housing Officers face the task of deciding whose health problems mean they’re in genuine need of housing, and who’s not entitled to help. But with half the council’s housing stock built over 50 years ago, before accessibility needs were fully considered, it can be a challenge for the council to find appropriate homes for people with medical problems.

Animated sequel. Four-time Piston Cup champion Lightning McQueen is hoping for a quiet off-season, but when his best friend Mater rings a television phone-in and shoots his mouth off, Lightning finds himself agreeing to travel to Japan to compete in the World Grand Prix against the dashing racing car Francesco Bernoulli. Mater and the team travel too, and soon Mater is in trouble of his own - as an international spy!

Director: John Lasseter, Brad Lewis Starring: Owen Wilson, Larry The Cable Guy, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Eddie Izzard, John Turturro Murder mystery. A woman is accused of murdering her estranged husband after he leaves her for another woman and is later found dead on her kitchen floor. She goes on the run and attempts to clear her name, with a little help from her friends and an old flame.

Director: Scott Alan Smith Starring: Wendie Malick, Gregory Harrison, Chris Gauthier, Adam DiMarco, Andrea Martin, Barclay Hope

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BENIDORM (SITCOM) 25TH AUGUST 21:00 Sitcom set in the all-inclusive Solana resort on the Costa Brava. Sir Henry arrives at the Solana to ask Joyce for a favour - the Benidorm Palace has had a power cut and he needs an alternative venue to host the Pride of Benidorm Awards that very night. Joyce is not keen, but an intervention by Crystal Hennessy-Vass soon silences her objections. Sammy Valentino is the sleazy Z-list celebrity chosen to host the awards and he soon starts causing trouble with his cheesy patter and wandering eye. Tiger and Joey are up for the hero award after saving a hiker on the mountain, and Rob becomes something of a hero himself when he saves Amber from the clutches of Sammy. Liam is back to visit Les and is interested in working in the salon. Then there is trouble at the awards show when a double-booking leads to a fight between two tribute acts - but a special 21ST JUNE star performance from Crystal may just save the day.

20:00 Starring: Joan Collins, Tony Maudsley, Josh Bolt, Nathan Bryon, Danny Walters, Tim Healy (SERIES 8, STEREO, REPEAT, WIDESCREEN, SUBTITLES, AUDIO DESCRIBED, EPISODE 7, BLACK AND WHITE, 4 STAR)

17TH AUGUST 15:15 AFTER ALL THESE YEARS (FILM)

(SUBTITLES, AUDIO DESCRIBED, MADE FOR TV, 2013, 3 STAR)

20TH AUGUST 16:30 TANGLED (FILM)

Disney’s animated musical take on the Brothers Grimm story of Rapunzel, directed by Byron Howard and Nathan Greno. Beautiful 17-year-old, golden-haired Rapunzel has lived her entire life enclosed in a tall tower by a woman she knows as Mother Gothel. But there’s nothing maternal about Gothel. She abducted Rapunzel as a baby from her regal parents in a nearby kingdom after discovering that the child’s hair had magical life-enhancing properties. But now Rapunzel is approaching her 18th birthday and wants to see the world beyond her tower. Gothel refuses to grant this wish, but Rapunzel grabs a chance encounter with the thief Flynn Rider as her opportunity to escape, and they embark on a series of adventures that could lead to love and the discovery of Rapunzel’s true identity... as long as she can avoid being recaptured by Gothel.

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The Open Live Premier League Gold Football Greatest Teams Football Gold League Highlights Players Live Betfred Super League Sky Sports News at Ten Through the Night Football Gold

ICC Women’s World Cup Cricket Masterclass ICC Women’s World Cup NatWest T20 Blast Cricket ICC Women’s World Cup Cricket Masterclass ICC Women’s World Cup Live Natwest T20 Blast Cricket Cricket MAsterclass Imran

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SUNDAY 20TH AUGUST 2017

Breakfast Match of the Day BBC News Sunday Morning Live Homes Under the Hammer Bargain Hunt BBC News Weather for the Week Ahead Money for Nothing Songs of Praise Athletics Celebrity Mastermind BBC News Regional News Weather Countryfile Summer Special Fake or Fortune?

Film Far From the Madding Crowd BBC News Regional News Weather Match of the Day 2 Film TBA Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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The Instant Gardener Garden Rescue Gardeners’ World The Beechgrove Garden Countryfile Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Lorraine’s Fast, Fresh and Easy Food MOTD2 Extra Coast Athletics Flog It! Britain’s Ancient Capital : Secrets of Orkney Equestrian Royal Cousins at War Meet the New Dragons Dragons’ Den Astronauts: Do You Have What it Takes?

Ill Behaviour Film The Hunter Film Tommy Countryfile Holby City This is BBC Two

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Share a Story Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures Oddbods The Oddbods Show Super 4 Ninjago Thunderbirds are Go ITV News Weekend Judge Rinder Long Lost Family Love Your Garden ITV News James Martin’s French Adventure Rebound Tipping Point Bear Grylls Survival School Film Licence to Kill Regional News and Weather ITV News The Chase: Celebrity Special Film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 ITV News Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories Take Me Out Jackpot247 Motorsport UK

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Last Man Standing Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Sunday Brunch George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces

George visits Portland in Dorset to meet Carolyn and Mark, who are building a shipwreck-themed garden room with unrestricted views over Chesil Beach. In south London, Holly is converting a 1980s Fiat campervan into a canine mobile holiday home. In New Zealand, George travels to a remote lodge made almost entirely of glass. And George looks for inspiration for how to put a garden inside his rotating home of the future.

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The Simpsons TBA Channel 4 News TBA Film Belle Ramsay Gillette World of Sport 2017 KOTV 2017 Location, Location, Location

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Milkshake!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Football on 5 Police Interceptors Biggest Dog in the World The Secret Life of Puppies

Documentary series of a dog’seye view of life. Between about five and 12 months, all puppies go through their version of the terrible teens. Dalmatian-cross Suki has developed an independent streak and has caught the eye of an English mastiff. Big Ron the English bulldog is piling on the pounds, and is given a new exercise regime.

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The Ant and Dec Story 5 News Celebrity Big Brother Before They Were Stars Cricket on 5 Super Casino Gotham Now That’s Funny!

Great Scientists Nick’s Quest

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British and Irish Lions Tour Sky Sports cricket Gold Live ICC Women’s World Cup Premier League Legends British and Irish Lions Tour Premier League Legends British and Irish Lions Tour Football Gold Live MLS

Sky Sports cricket Gold Great Sporting Moments Royal London OneDay Cup Cricket Cricket Writters on TV Live ICC WOmen’s World Cup Fight Night Cricket Classics ICC Women’s World Cup Great Sporting Moments

MONDAY 21ST AUGUST 2017

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Breakfast Wanted Down Under Homes Under the Hammer Heir Hunters Close Calls: On Camera Bargain Hunt BBC News Regional News Red Rock Impossible Escape to the Continent Flog It! Pointless BBC News Regional News The One Show Land of the Giants EastEnders Film Damilola, Our Loved Boy BBC News Regional News Weather Have I Got Old News for You Have I Got a Bit More Old News for You My Family, Partition and Me: India 1947 Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Bargain Hunt Super Small Animals Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Two Tribes Film The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain Coast Australia Planet Earth Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads Royal Recipes Celebrity Antiques Road Trip University Challenge Nadiya’s British Food Adventure Dangerous Borders Normal for Norfolk Newsnight Weather Astronauts: Do You Have What it Takes?

Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime

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Good Morning Britain The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News Regional News and Weather Judge Rinder Tenable Tipping Point Cash Trapped Regional News and Weather ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Countrywise Coronation Street Easyjet: Inside the Cockpit ITV News at Ten and Weather Regional News and Weather Britain’s Busiest Motorway Sugar Free Farm Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV Nightscreen

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Countdown Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Channel 4 News Couples Come Dine with Me Posh Pawn Countdown Cheap Cheap Cheap A Place in the Sun Come Dine with Me TBA The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News TBA

06:00 09:15

Another chance to see Friday’s new episode as Anna Richardson helps people find a partner naked. Judy from Glasgow’s direct approach to love has been scaring off the boys. She hopes that anyone brave enough to bare it all on TV can also handle her big personality.

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Naked Attraction Random Acts 60 Days in Jail

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The Wright Stuff The Yorkshire Vet 5 News Celebrity Big Brother Access Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Dark Desire 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Car Crash TV All New Traffic Cops Celebrity Big Brother Celebrities in Therapy Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Cricket on 5 Super Casino Gotham Cruising with Jane McDonald House Doctor Divine Designs

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Good Morning Sports Fans Live ATP Tennis Premier League Legends Football League Gold News HQ at 6 Live World Matchplay Darts Through the Night Live WWE Late Night Raw

ICC WOrld T20 Cricket ICC Womens’s World Cup Cricket Classics Football Gold KIA Super League: the Gap Great Women: Stars of ODI Cricket ICC WOmen’s World Cup KIA Super League: Bridging the Gap Women’s Ashes

TUESDAY 22ND AUGUST 2017

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Breakfast Wanted Down Under Homes Under the Hammer Heir Hunters Close Calls: On Camera Bargain Hunt BBC News Regional News Red Rock Impossible Escape to the Continent Flog It! Pointless BBC News Regional News The One Show EastEnders Holby City Trust Me BBC News Regional News Weather New Tricks Land of the Giants Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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The World’s Most Photographed Heir Hunters Bargain Hunt The Farmers’ Country Showdown Great British Menu Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Super League Show Film The Odd Life of Timothy Green Coast Australia Planet Earth Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads Royal Recipes Celebrity Antiques Road Trip The Big Family Cooking ShowdowN India’s Partition: The Forgotten Story Quacks Newsnight Weather The Mash Report Dangerous Borders My Family, Partition and Me: India 1947 Going Back Giving Back This is BBC Two

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Good Morning Britain The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News Regional News and Weather Judge Rinder Tenable Tipping Point Cash Trapped Regional News and Weather ITV Evening News Emmerdale Britain as Seen on ITV Midsomer Murders ITV News at Ten and Weather Regional News and Weather Martin Clunes: Islands of Australia Play to the Whistle Jackpot247 Loose Women ITV Nightscreen

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Countdown Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Channel 4 News Couples Come Dine with Me Posh Pawn Countdown Cheap Cheap Cheap

While Kelly shows off her gymnastic skills, Keith gets everyone a takeaway and contestant Steve gets all emotional over pies, Noel Edmonds once again leads contestants to a £25,000 jackpot in Noel’s Store.

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A Place in the Sun FIlm TBA Come Dine with Me TBA The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News TBA Delhi Cops Best Before

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Shimmer and Shine Noddy: Toyland Detective Paw Patrol Rusty Rivets Digby Dragon Peppa Pig Mofy Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Floogals The Wright Stuff The Yorkshire Vet 5 News Lunchtime Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS The Other Wife 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight FIA World Rally Championship The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies Celebrity Big Brother My Extreme Ocd Life Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Celebrity Big Brother Super Casino Gotham

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Super League Fulltime Cricket’s Greatest Live ICC Champions Trophy Cricket Sporting Triumphs Sky Sports Cricket Gold Cricket’s Greatest ICC Champions Trophy Cricket Top 14 Round-Up Show Cricket’s Greatest

WEDNESDAY 23RD AUGUST 2017

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Breakfast Wanted Down Under Homes Under the Hammer Heir Hunters Close Calls: On Camera Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Red Rock Impossible Escape to the Continent Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Fake Britain The Sheriffs are Coming Celebrity MasterChef BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather A Question of Sport Live From the BBC Who Do You Think You Are? Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Heir Hunters Bargain Hunt The Bug Grub Couple Great British Menu Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Coast Two Tribes Film Flushed Away The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain Coast Australia Planet Earth Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads Royal Recipes Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Saving Lives at Sea No More Boys and Girls: Can Our Kids Go Gender Free?

Detectorists Newsnight India’s Partition: The Forgotten Story Gareth Thomas v Homophobia: Hate in the Beautiful Game

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Good Morning Britain The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London ITV Racing Live Tipping Point Cash Trapped ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Love Your Garden Long Lost Family ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London UEFA Champions League Highlights British Touring Car Championship Highlights Jackpot247 May the Best House Win ITV Nightscreen

06:00 06:45 07:35 08:30 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:05 13:05 14:10 15:00 16:00 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 00:05 01:00 01:55 03:35

Countdown Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Channel 4 News Couples Come Dine with Me Posh Pawn Countdown Cheap Cheap Cheap A Place in the Sun Come Dine with Me Streetmate The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Location, Location, Location The State Flights From Hell: Caught on Camera Taxi of Mum and Dad My Online Nightmare The Secrets of Sleep Film The Joneses Location, Location, Location

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Thomas and Friends Milkshake! Bopping About Shimmer and Shine Noddy: Toyland Detective Paw Patrol Rusty Rivets Digby Dragon Peppa Pig Mofy Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Floogals The Wright Stuff The Yorkshire Vet 5 News Lunchtime Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS The Other Wife 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Starting Up, Starting Over GPs: Behind Closed Doors Celebrity Big Brother Football on 5 Police Interceptors Car Crime UK: Caught on Camera

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Premier League 100 Club Football Gold Live ICC Women’s World Cup Premier League Legends Football’s Greatest Teams Live Horse Racing Football Gold Premier League Legends

Cricket’s Greatest Live ICC Women’s World Cup Cricket’s Greatest Premier League World Sporting Triumphs ICC Women’s World Cup Cricket World Cup 2015 ICC Women’s World Cup

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THURSDAY 24TH AUGUST 2017

Breakfast Wanted Down Under Homes Under the Hammer Heir Hunters Close Calls: On Camera Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Red Rock Impossible Escape to the Continent Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show EastEnders Who Do You Think You Are? Ambulance BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Deadliest Place to Deal Killing at the Carwash Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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The World’s Most Photographed Heir Hunters Bargain Hunt Nadiya’s British Food Adventure Great British Menu Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live A to Z of TV Gardening Two Tribes Film Cars 2 Coast Australia Planet Earth Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads Royal Recipes Celebrity Antiques Road Trip The Pacemakers Top of the Lake The Premier League Show Newsnight No More Boys and Girls: Can Our Kids Go Gender Free?

Is it Safe to be Gay in the UK? 10 Puppies and Us Going Back Giving Back This is BBC Two

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Good Morning Britain The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London ITV Racing Live Tipping Point Cash Trapped ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Can Crooks Hack Your Home? Tonight Emmerdale James Martin’s French Adventure The Brighton Police ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Easyjet: Inside the Cockpit Bear Grylls: Mission Survive Jackpot247 Can Crooks Hack Your Home? Tonight ITV Nightscreen

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Countdown Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Channel 4 News Couples Come Dine with Me Posh Pawn Countdown Cheap Cheap A Place in the Sun Come Dine with Me Streetmate The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Lego Masters Ep1 24 Hours in A and E Wasting Away Britain’s Benefit Tenants One Born Every Minute Delhi Cops From Russia to Iran: Crossing the Wild Frontier The Supervet

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Milkshake! Bopping About Shimmer and Shine Noddy: Toyland Detective Paw Patrol Rusty Rivets Digby Dragon Peppa Pig Mofy Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Floogals The Wright Stuff The Yorkshire Vet 5 News Lunchtime Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film A Wife’s Suspicion 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight All New Traffic Cops Named and Shamed Celebrity Big Brother Celeb Trolls: We’re Coming to Get You Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Super Casino

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Thomas and Friends Milkshake! Bopping About Shimmer and Shine Noddy: Toyland Detective Paw Patrol Rusty Rivets Digby Dragon Peppa Pig Mofy Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Floogals The Wright Stuff The Yorkshire Vet 5 News Lunchtime Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Jesse Stone: Thin Ice 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Cricket on 5 Titanic: Draining the Wreck Celebrity Big Brother Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Super Casino

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Premier League Years British and Irish Lions Tour UEFA European Under-21s Championship Football Premier League Legends British and Irish Lions Tour UEFA European Under-21s Championship Football

Cricket Classics Live ICC Champions Trophy Cricket Sporting Triumphs Cricket’s Greatest ICC Champions Trophy Cricket Cricket World Cup 2015 ICC Champions Trophy Cricket The Ashes

FRIDAY 25TH AUGUST 2017

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Breakfast Wanted Down Under Homes Under the Hammer Heir Hunters Close Calls: On Camera Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Red Rock Impossible Escape to the Continent Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show A Question of Sport EastEnders Celebrity MasterChef BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather The Ronnie Barker Comedy Lecture with Ben Elton Miranda Film Up in the Air Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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The World’s Most Photographed Heir Hunters Bargain Hunt Gardeners’ World Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Two Tribes Film Planes The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain Coast Australia Planet Earth Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads Royal Recipes Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Mastermind Only Connect Gardeners’ World QI Newsnight Dragons’ Den Normal for Norfolk Inside the Factory Going Back Giving Back

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Good Morning Britain The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London ITV Racing Live Tipping Point Cash Trapped ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Teach My Pet to Do That Coronation Street Benidorm ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Piers Morgan’s Life Stories Tipping Point Jackpot247 Storage Hoarders ITV Nightscreen

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Countdown Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Formula 1 The Simpsons Channel 4 News Couples Come Dine with Me Formula 1 F1: Grand Prix Cheap Cheap Cheap

Noel’s Store is more gym than shop as Marijana encourages contestants to find their chakra.

Margaret’s in a lather and Kelly’s car struggles in reverse. And Alexis and Katie hope their cheese knowledge can lead to a jackpot.

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A Place in the Sun Come Dine with Me Streetmate The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Crystal Maze 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Naked Attraction Rude Tube

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Premier League Years Football’s Greatest Teams British and Irish Lions Tour Premier League Legends Spanish Football Gold British and Irish Lions Tour Live UEFA European Under21s Championship Football

Cricket Classics Great Sporting Moments Sporting Heroes Cricket Classics Great Sporting Moments Sporting Records Great Sporting Moments Darts Gold Sky Sports Boxing Gold Cricket’s Greatest

SATURDAY 26TH AUGUST 2017

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Breakfast Crimewatch Homes Under the Hammer Fake Britain The Housing Enforcers Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Impossible Escape to the Country Yes Chef Street Auction Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show EastEnders Kat and Alfie: Redwater DIY SOS The Big Build BBC News at Ten BBC London News Question Time This Week Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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The TV That Made Me Bargain Hunt Yes Chef Bake Off Crème de la Crème Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Tennis Eggheads Curious Creatures Mary Berry Everyday Great British Menu Gardeners’ World Who Should We Let in? Ian Hislop on the First Great Immigration Row Mock the Week Newsnight Horizon Paul Hollywood’s Big Continental Road Trip The Truth About HIV This is BBC Two

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Sooty Share a Story Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures Oddbods The Oddbods Show Super 4 Mr. Bean Thunderbirds are Go ITV News Weekend ITV Racing: The Opening Show Gok’s Lunchbox 1000 Heartbeats ITV News The Chase ITV Racing Live Tipping Point Little Big Shots USA Regional News and Weather ITV News You’ve Been Framed!

Catchphrase Les Dawson Forever ITV News Film Captain Phillips Jackpot247 The Hungry Sailors

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Mobil 1 The Grid Motorsport Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Formula 1 F1: Grand Prix Formula 1

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Make You Laugh Out Loud Police Interceptors Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun

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World’s Most Expensive Cars A Place in the Sun Big House, Little House Kirstie and Phil’s Love it or List it Channel 4 News TBA Ramsay Hollyoaks Omnibus Location, Location, Location

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Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

Cricket on 5 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

5 News Football on 5 TBA Super Casino Delete Access Great Scientists Nick’s Quest

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UEFA European Under-21s Champ.

Football Premier League 100 Club Premier League Y ears UEFA European Under-21s Champ.

Football Fotball’s Greatest Teams Great Sporting Moments Spanish Football Gold

SUNDAY 27TH AUGUST 2017

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Breakfast Crimewatch Homes Under the Hammer Kitchen Garden Live with the Hairy Bikers Caught Red Handed Bargain Hunt BBC News Regional News Wimbledon BBC News Regional News The One Show Bus Wars EastEnders The Betrayed Girls BBC News Regional News Weather Peter Kay’s Comedy Shuffle Have I Got a Bit More News for Y ou The Graham Norton Show Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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The TV That Made Me Bargain Hunt Yes Chef Great British Menu Yorkshire Wolds Way

Adventurer Paul Rose explores the 79 miles of the Yorkshire Wolds Way, arguably Britain’s least well-known national walking trail. In this edition, Paul takes to the skies to get a unique view of this stretch of chalk downland and gets a special invitation to a military base that has been keeping the country safe since the start of WWII. 09:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 22:00 01:30 02:30 03:15

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Maya’s Tandori & Curry house

Brunelli’s Steakhouse

The Oriental

Puerto Santiago

Puerto de la Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz

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

Tressardi

La Parrilla

II Pappagallo

Puerto de la Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz

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.

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.

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 922 381 400 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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English Tea Room

Restaurante Gom

Restaurante Magnolia

Los Cristianos (new) & Fañabé

Santa Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz

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

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.

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

For reservations call 922 385 614 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.

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

Avda. 3 de Mayo, 3 Santa Cruz Tel.: 922 294 500 www.hoteles-silken.com

For reservations call 922 794 819 Avda. Santiago Puig, Apartamentos Colón 2 Playa de la Américas www.mammarosa.com / mammarosa@mammarosa.com

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Donde Mario

La Bodeguita de Enfrente

Cuesta de la Villa

Cuesta de la Villa

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 922 302 760 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

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

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Loro Parque welcomes new trio of sea lion pups

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ORO Parque at Puerto de la Cruz has welcomed some new ultra-cute new members to its family!

This time, the centre of everyone’s attention are three sea lion pups, one male and two females, who came into the world in a perfect health.

Thanks to this latest arrival, the number of these animals in Loro Parque has increased to 13, with the best welfare provided to these amazing marine mammals.

The births occurred in a specially designed area to ensure the safety and tranquillity of the mothers and offspring and the process all went very naturally.

“At first, they will be only receiving the breast milk that will provide them with the necessary nutrients and fat to waterproof their coat,” a spokesman explained.

“Once they reach the age of six months, they will start

combining milk and fish in their diet. As they turn one year old, they will finally enter into the age when they become completely independent from their mothers. “ The new members of the Loro Parque’s family are developing well in the company of their mothers Brisa, Marta and Maggie and under a comprehensive care of their trainers and veterinarians that guarantee the well-being of these animals that already weigh over ten kilos each.

The California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) belongs to the pinniped mammal species of the family Otariidae that lives on the coasts of the North Pacific. They are characte-

rised by a great difference in size between males and females, since the males weigh between 300 and 380 kilos, while females barely reach 90 to 100 kilos.

They feed on fish and mollusks and are the only mammals whose milk does not contain lactose. They are very sociable and playful, the reason why they live in numerous groups, where they interact constantly.

“The future is uncertain for many species of sea lions, as the years of destruction of their natural habitat by humans have really taken its toll on their populations,” says Loro Parque. “Due to global overfishing and changes in ocean temperature that, in turn, affect the nutrient cycles, many of these animals are malnourished or starve to death.” “ Despite the on-going conservation efforts, there is still a lot of work to be done, which

is why the modern zoos like Loro Parque are putting forth

efforts in protection and conservation of this and many

other species of endangered animals.”

“MERKARTE EN GIRA”

Young art comes to Arona and fair to Puerto

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ENERIFE Cabildo has brought the second edition of ‘Merkarte en gira’ to Arona.

This is a collective exhibition that includes works by the eight young artists awarded by the public

in the last Supermercado del Arte.

The event, organised by the Area of Youth, Equality

and Historical Heritage, spotlights on the creations of Rubén Añón, Sara Warneck, Texenery Mejias, Emmanuel Flores, Amanda Siworae, Lolita Sounds, Leticia Zamora and Soledad Molina.

The exhibition at the Cultural Centre of Los Cristianos can be visited from Monday to Friday from 10am to 2pm and from 5pm to 8pm Saturdays from 10am to 2pm.

‘Merkarte en gira’ has also been available to the public since last July 21 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Eduardo Westerdahl, located in the Customs House of Puerto de la Cruz, where you can visit until September 8th.

The Cabildo has been organising Merkarte for 14 years “with the aim of facilitating, disseminating and promoting the young authors of the island of Tenerife so they can incorporate their

work into the complex art market.”

The insular councillor of Youth and Historical Heritage, Josefa Mesa, said the intention is “to bring the new artists of the island to the most commercial part of art to help them professionalise their career, offering them the opportunity to exhibit in a propitious environment where the artists collect the full amount of the sales with the prices set by them “.

In addition, on August 26 and 27th, on the outskirts of the Customs House of Puerto de la Cruz, there will be the second Young Art Fair which it aims to make the young authors of the region visible through workshops, tents for the sale of art, clothing, music, exhibition of artistic expressions and other cultural proposals.

CANARY TRADITIONS

Artisans sought for Guía de Isora craft fair

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RTISANS are being invited to take part in the XXXVI Craft Fair of Guía de Isora on September 10th.

The popular event is being organised by the local council’s Department of Culture and takes place on this second Sunday of September in the square of the church of Guía de Isora. Stands will be available to all artisans with a licence in force issued by Tenerife Cabildo.

Craftsmen and women have until August 28th to apply, via the council, and participants will be chosen by the selection committee.

Organisers say they will be particularly looking for artisans who help to keep the Canary traditions alive or use new design of products or have a sufficient cultural interest.

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T’S proving a summer of fun in Guia de Isora as the local council continues to pledge its commitment to cultural events.

The offer is being extended to take in various districts of the municipality with wide appeal.

Free outdoor cinema is

being offered virtually every Thursday, Friday and Saturday of August, for children and adults alike.

The remaining sessions are:

Friday, August 18th in Tejina, Las nuevas aventuras de Caperucita Roja (“The new adventures of Little Red Riding Hood.”)

Friday, August 25th in Vera de Erques, Home: Hogar dulce hogar “Home sweet home”).

Saturday, August 26th in Alcalá, Maléfica.

All sessions begin at 9.30pm and from 7pm, there are workshops for children.

Other attractions include the San Juan Beach Walk on Saturday, August 19th and various activities in Chirche, Chiguergue and Chío from 10am to noon on Tuesday, August 29th.

From August 18th to the 21st, there will be festivities in honour of San Roque, Chiguer-

gue and from August 25th to August 31st, the festivals in honour of San Ramón Nonato, Cueva del Polvo.

A big crowd is also expected for the Cultural Day (August 25th) and I Route of the Tapa in Chío (August 18th to 25th).

In order to promote local commerce, gastronomy and the natural environment, there will be various activities on August 25th (hiking, talks for the elderly and observation of the night sky).

In addition, the tapas route will start on the 18th, with the participation of six establishments of Chío.

Visitors stand the chance of winning prizes and can also take part in a selfie contest.

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HOUSANDS of people have been enjoying the delights of Sansofé 2017 in the municipality of Granadilla and there is still more to come.

One of the biggest crowds congregated for a fantastic performance in El Medano by Los Sabandeños, as well as the band of the Cultural Society Jose Reyes Martin, together with El Morocho.

These two musical shows framed in the Sansofé 2017 cultural programme were organised by the local council’s culture department, led by Eudita Mendoza.

August has also seen a number of events which will be rounded off by the XXIV People’s Folk Show from

August 17th to 20th.

Centred on El Medano, Thursday, August 17th will see a festival of folk groups from the municipality whilst on Friday, August 18th, there will be folklore from Russia at noon and at 8.30pm, a parade involving the participating groups from the pier to the plaza.

There will be another show at noon on August 19th, followed by a concert at 9.30pm and a spectacular closing event at 9.30pm on the Sunday.

RAIN AVOIDANCE!

New date for La Laguna’s “White Night” L A Laguna is to celebrate its “Noche en Blanco” or “White Night” earlier than usual on Saturday, November 4th.

The event is usually held towards the end of the month and has become, after eight

editions, a hugely anticipated festival of shopping and fun. It is attended by thousands of

people, not just from the municipality but from all over the island.

The new date was confirmed by councillor for commerce, Maria Jose Castañeda following discussions

with traders.

She said it was an attempt to avoid the rain which had tarnished previous editions and caused postponements and also had a fiscal implication because it meant the

council would be able to settle bills earlier rather than wait until the new year.

The start of last year’s White Night had to be delayed because of the weather conditions and the programme did

not get underway until 5pm but even then, events had to be suspended when the rain came down again. Similarly, the 2014 edition had to be postponed to December due to poor weather conditions.

Gastromerkado to become an annual event

was a great success and thanked everyone for their involvement, not least the

Hamburguesería Lobato and Momentos Teté.

Various dishes and tapas were offered at between 2.50 and 3.50 euros, and various desserts. Other stands were dedicated exclusively to the drinks offering six types of Estrella Damm beer, as well as soft drinks and water.

In addition to the DJ, there were four musical performances: One Love with his tribute to Bob Marley; The Juke Box Gang; Barco a Venus with his tribute to Mecano and Ni un Pelo de Tonto.

establishments of Tasca Venta El Gomero; El Descorche; Gastro Lercaro; Hotel Victoria; Delicias Café; Bodegón Matías; Tasca El Quinqué; Restaurante Balcón de Higa; Terraza El Encuentro; La Manobuena; El Tentempié;

The children’s area was in the Cultural Park Doña Chana and the renowned brewmaster Carlos Cervantes offered a talk-tasting for professionals in the sector. Many surprises and new attractions are being planned for 2018.

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HE first edition of “Gastromerkado” in La Orotava proved such a success that plans are already being made for 2018 to establish it as an annual event.

More than 6,000 people enjoyed this innovative event that combines local gastronomy, fun and beer.

Concerts, tastings and games for the little ones complemented and enlivened both days, since it was celebrated throughout the Saturday until one in the morning and until 9pm on the Sunday. The intense heat did not detract from the enjoyment of Gastromerkado but on the Saturday afternoon, there were less people because of the high temperatures and humidity. Therefore, for the second edition, it is proposed to develop the event from 6pm or 7pm and hold it on a Friday and Saturday of the last weekend of July.

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Get ready to sign up for Summer Arona’s fun and educational camp at La courses Esperanza REGISTRATION OPENS

AUTUMN TERM

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HE Arona Board of Culture is offering more than 25 courses and workshops for the autumn for all ages.

The leisure-educational offer includes languages, art, cooking, alternative therapies, confection and photography.

Arona council recently presented the programme of courses and workshops for autumn which, as part of the proposals for the 2017-2018 year, will bring to the municipality more than 25 options.

Other choices include crafts, dance, environmental workshops, alternative therapies, traditional costumes, makeup and languages.

Councillor for Culture and Education of Arona, Leopoldo Díaz Oda, said the programme been designed according to the demand and needs transmitted by the citizens. In addition, there are proposals for all ages and in different areas of the municipality, with actions in Los Cristianos, El Fraile, Parque la Reina, Guargacho, Las Americas, San Lorenzo, Cabo Blanco, La Camella and Arona centre.

“The users of this training offer us a high satisfaction and, in addition, we see how some continue with training actions of greater specialisation. This is achieved by adapting to the demand with the most complete training possible, with programmes that are usually quarterly and at an affordable cost, with flexible hours and actions that we try to bring to all districts,” he said.

In 2016, more than 3,000 people enrolled in the different courses and educational workshops. The list for this autumn includes the following courses: retouching with Photoshop and Gimp; courses in English, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish for foreigners; plastic arts and crafts; advanced professional makeup; workshops of initiation and advanced of digital photography.

In addition, there will be painting, cutting and making, Latin dances, piano, traditional dress, zumba, modern dance, as well as traditional costumes and patchwork. Also offered are crochet crafts, alternative therapies (yogalates, pilates and mindfulness), vegetarian and vegan cooking, anti-stress massage training with thermal towels, as well as Japanese shiatsu massage, Tuina massage, kundalini yoga, Taichi, informatics and environmental workshops for children.

The enrollment period will open on September 4th and all the information can be consulted in the section “Courses and workshops” of the municipal portal www.arona.org/cultura. In addition, 922 757 023, 922 757 006 or 010 (922 761 600 can be requested if the call is made from outside the municipality) and, in person, in the offices of Culture of the Cultural Centre of Los Cristianos, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Colour and vibrancy enchants all in traditional Indian ceremony

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HE vibrant colours and spirituality of India engulfed PLaya de la Americas during the closing of the Ratha Yatra.

The venue for the festival was adjacent to the Hotel Conquistador, a perfect etting for the evening of divinities, which brought together dozens of people who did not want to miss the central act of one of the main Hindu religious celebrations around the world.

After the adoration, the religious images travelled by car along the Golden Mile.

To the rhythm of the songs,

dances and prayers of the Hindu community, hundreds of people participated in the act of worship.

This was the eighth time the festival was celebrated in Arona and brought together all communities, visitors and local people alike.

The Ratha Yatra of Playa de las Américas had an exceptional guest this year, his Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami

Maharaj, one of the main spiritual references of the Hare Krishna community and president of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.

The act was full of spectacularity and began with the reception of the Divinities and the “pooja” of coconuts, an Indian ceremony that takes place in different relevant moments of life.

At the end, the three Divinities participating in the Ratha Yatra were taken on the procession and there was a tasting of vegetarian dishes.

The Ratha Yatra, also known as the Festival of Jagannatha, is one of the most

important of its kind celebrated in India.

It came to the West in the sixties of the last century and takes place in the main cities of the world. In Spain, it is celebrated in Madrid and Barcelona, in addition to Arona.

Councillor for Tourism for Arona, David Pérez said: “This event is important for the municipality of Arona as it is one of its main and most beloved communities, the Hindu.”

The Ratha Yatra of Playa de las Américas also included an exhibition of sacred art, stands showing Indian culture and a yoga festival.

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L Rosario has opened registration for its children’s summer camp from August 29th to 31st.

The initiative, for young people aged between 14 and 25 years registered in the municipality, will be held in the camp of La Esperanza.

Offering a programme of free healthy leisure, the three days will include transportation, accommodation with full board and a multitude of activities such as hiking and sports on the beach of Las Teresitas.

It is part of the local council’s programme which deters local youngsters from be tempting by drugs in favour of a healthy lifestyle instead.

Those interested can telephone 922 01 01 60 Ext. 1105-1100 and 1114 or send an email to the email addresses drogodependencia@ayuntamientoelrosario.org or social services@ayuntamientoelrosario.org Places are limited so it will be on a first come, first served basis.

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The pain and discomfort of an angina attack

How to treat pain from a running injury

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UNNING injuries can affect anyone, from experienced runners who push themselves hard, to beginners whose muscles are not used to running.

Below are five of the most common running injuries.

1. KNEE PAIN

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NGINA is chest pain that occurs when the blood supply to the muscles of the heart is restricted. It usually happens because the arteries supplying the heart become hardened and narrowed.

The pain and discomfort of angina feels like a dull, heavy or tight pain in the chest that can sometimes spread to the left arm, neck, jaw or back.

The pain is usually triggered by physical activity or stress and typically only lasts for a few minutes. This is often referred to as an angina attack.

Dial 999 (UK) or 112 (Spain) to request an ambulance if you experience chest pain and you haven’t previously been diagnosed with a heart problem.

If you have an angina attack and you’ve previously been diagnosed with the condition, take the medication prescribed for you (glycer yl trinitrate). A second dose can

be taken after five minutes if the first dose doesn’t have any effect. If there’s no improvement five minutes after the second dose, call 999 and ask for an ambulance.

Types of angina The two main types of angina are stable angina and unstable angina.

Stable angina – where angina attacks are brought on by an obvious trigger (such as exercise) and improve with medication and rest.

Unstable angina – where angina attacks are more unpredictable, occurring with no obvious trigger and

continuing despite resting.

Stable angina isn’t lifethreatening on its own.

However, it’s a serious warning sign that you’re at increased risk of developing a lifethreatening heart attack or stroke.

Some people develop unstable angina after previously having stable angina, while others experience unstable angina with no histor y of having angina before.

Unstable angina should be regarded as a medical emergency, because it’s a sign that the function of your heart has suddenly and rapidly deteriorated, increasing your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Treating angina

Treatment for angina aims to relieve the symptoms during an angina attack, reduce the number of angina attacks that a person has, and reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke happening.

A number of medications can be used to try to achieve this. Some of these are only taken when needed, while others are taken every day.

Surgery to widen or bypass the narrowed arteries may be recommended if the symptoms don’t respond to medication.

Knee pain, also called runner’s knee, can have many causes, such as swelling under the kneecap.

During your run, you may develop pain at the front of the knee, around the knee or behind the kneecap. The pain may be dull or it could be sharp and severe.

What should I do about runner’s knee?

To help knee pain at home, apply ice to the knee and stretching. Hold ice (try a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a damp tea towel) on the painful area for around 20 minutes a few times a day. Never put ice directly on your skin.

To stretch the area, lie on your side with your bad leg on top. Bend your top leg so that your foot goes back towards your bottom, then hold it there with your hand and keep both knees touching. Hold the stretch for at least 45 seconds, breathing deeply and feeling the stretch in the thigh. Repeat this around six times a day.

If the pain is severe or the knee is swollen, see your GP straight away. If your knee pain is not severe, stop running and get it checked by a GP or physiotherapist if the pain doesn’t go away after a week.

They can also recommend stretches or exercises to help you recover.

Can I still run with a painful knee?

Don’t run if you have pain in

your knee. If you still feel pain after a week’s rest, see your GP or physiotherapist. How soon you can start running again will depend on the cause of your knee pain and how severe it is. Your GP or physiotherapist can advise you.

2. ACHILLES PAIN

The Achilles tendon is the tough, rubbery cord at the back of the ankle that links the muscle to the bone.

Regular running can cause wear and tear to the tendon over time.

You may have pain and swelling at the back of the ankle or heel. The pain may be minor but continuous, or it could be sudden and sharp. It may be worse first thing in the morning.

Apply ice to the area if you can feel a lump there (never put ice directly on your skin).

You can also gently massage the area with your fingers.

You could also try using heel wedges in your shoes.

Get advice about this from a sports or running shop.

3. SHIN PAIN

Shin pain occurs on the front of the leg, below the knee. It’s often referred to as shin splints.

Runners are often aware of a dull pain in the shin but carry on running. However, this can cause increasing damage to the area, which can lead to a sudden sharp pain that stops you running altogether. Pain can be relieved by applying ice to the area regularly for the first few days (never put ice directly on your skin). See your GP or a physiotherapist if the area is swollen, the pain is severe or it does not improve in two to three weeks.

4. HEEL PAIN Pain or swelling in the heel or bottom of the foot can occur if you suddenly start doing a lot more running, if you run uphill or if your shoes aren’t supportive enough or are worn out. The medical name for heel pain is plantar fasciitis.

Heel pain is often sharp and occurs when you put weight on the heel. It can feel like someone is sticking something sharp in your heel, or as if you’re walking on sharp stones.

Apply ice to the area. The best way to do this is to freeze a small bottle of water, then place it on the floor and roll it back and forth under your foot for about 20 minutes. Never place ice directly on your skin.

Stop running and see your GP straight away if there is a lot of swelling in the heel or the area under your foot.

Otherwise, see your GP after a week to 10 days if the pain doesn’t go away.

You won’t be able to run with heel pain. If you treat the pain early enough, it will normally go away in two to three weeks, after which you should be able to start running again.

5. MUSCLE STRAINS The most common strains due to running are in the hamstring muscles (which run down the back of the thigh) or calf muscles. Strains often affect new runners, whose muscles are not used to running.

The pain of a muscle strain is often sudden and feels as if someone has kicked you in the area of your calf or hamstring.

Most strains can be treated at home. Stop running immediately and apply ice to the painful area for around 20 minutes a few times a day (don’t put ice directly on your skin). Keeping your leg elevated and supported with a pillow will help reduce swelling.

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Seven basic questions about dental implants

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ENTAL implants are, to this day, the best solution to tooth loss. In the first place, it is practically impossible to tell that it is an artificial substitute; and secondly and unlike dentures or bridges, they are “screwed” to the bone, and therefore do not move.

But the best thing of all and perhaps something the patient usually does not value is its functionality: they behave like natural teeth. The bite is the same as with our teeth thanks to the adjustment of the dentist and the prosthetic, and does not allow the loss of bone mass nor that food remains are introduced into the cavities, avoiding infections or problems in the gums.

It may be that a patient is most interested in the price, but it is important to take into account the advantages that a dental implant can provide in the long term, which also translates into a lower cost.

Víctor Cubillo, surgeon, implantologist and medical director of the Artedental clinic in Puerto de la Cruz, one of the centres with the longest experience in this specialty and whose team is responsible for the creation of a unique and patented system in Europe of implant, answers seven basic questions about dental implants.

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is a “screw” made of biocompatible materials that replaces the root of a lost tooth. To it is attached the pillar, a high precision piece that joins this artificial root with the crown or tooth. The dental implant therefore consists of three pieces: body, pillar and crown.

The body or screw is biocompatible so that there is no rejection of our body, and the most common material is titanium. The prosthesis or visible part may be a crown (for a single tooth), a bridge (formed by several crowns held by one or more implants) or a complete prosthesis (when

any upper or lower denture is replaced, and it will be fastened through four, six or eight implants).

Do I need a dental implant?

A dental implant is placed when a tooth or teeth are missing, broken or there is irreversible infections in one or more dental pieces that must be extracted. The absence of the tooth and its root for a prolonged time causes the loss of bone, so that the factions will be altered. The aesthetic in this case plays a fundamental role, but also the functionality: the absence of one or several teeth affects the mastication, which will change and may cause problems of bruxism or malocclusion, ie a bad bite, cause of migraines, insomnia, backaches and bad postures, among other conditions. The loss of teeth can also affect our pronunciation, a problem that will be solved with the implant and the prosthesis. If you have lost one or several teeth or you suffer from a condition that will lead to it, dental implants are the best option that exists today.

What is the intervention?

The first step will always be a thorough examination of the patient, with radiological and clinical tests to determine the most appropriate solution for each patient. It is ver y important to understand that this treatment is personalised.

Implants and prostheses should be adapted to the conditions of each patient, so do not rely on the clinics that announce fixed offers and very

low cost.

After the previous analysis, the placement of an implant consists of a surgical procedure in which the affected tooth (s) will be removed and the implant will be screwed to our bone. This operation usually lasts from 45 minutes for a single implant or up to three to four hours for a full mouth, and despite appearing complex, is one of the simplest and least risky surgical interventions. In general, local anesthesia (administered and controlled by a specialist) is used, so although the patient will be conscious throughout the operation, he will not feel any pain. Finally a provisional or definitive prosthesis is placed, depending on the system that the patient chooses or that the dentist recommends according to each case.

The most important thing is that the implant is integrated into our bone, which is its support, and this takes time.

The cicatrization and integration period can last between three and six months.

After that time, we proceed to place the final prosthesis in case we have a temporary, which has been manufactured and carved by the prostheses.

It is important to have highly skilled technicians able to make the visible part as similar to our natural teeth in textures, colour and shape; and it is no simple task. Hence these technicians are considered “masters”, similar to sculptors.

What are the possible complications?

In the case of implants that

“A dental implant is a “screw” made of biocompatible materials that replaces the root of a lost tooth.To date, it is the best solution that exists in the market in the event of the loss of a tooth, several, or a complete set, “ according to the medical director. are not properly cared for, the most common complications are mucositis and periimplantitis. Mucositis occurs due to poor hygiene, resulting in the accumulation of bacterial plaque in the gums and thus to the loss of bone or periimplantitis. This can also occur because of smoking or certain genetic conditions. However, proper dental hygiene prevents all of them.

It is painful?

As we have seen, the intervention is not painful; nor the postoperative if there have been no complications and follow the recommendations of the dentist: brush properly, avoid mastication where the intervention has been performed, use

surgical brushes and not floss.

Do they last a lifetime?

With the necessary care, a dental implant is a solution for life. It is true that there may be rejection of the implant due to causes such as periiimplantitis or smoking, but the success rate of implants is greater than 95% when appropriate care is maintained, according to The Institute for Dental Implant Awareness (IDIA), an nonprofit organisation that seeks to provide independent and objective information about dental implants. In addition, according to the Spanish Society of Periodontics and Osseointegration (SEPA), they normally continue to function properly after 15 years.

We must keep in mind that

we must maximize dental hygiene and go to the dentist at least once a year. After all, we have an external body in our mouth that needs to be checked by a specialist.

How much?

The cost-benefit advantage is unparalleled. It is true that there are cheaper solutions, but not in the long term, because of their quality and durability. The average price in Spain of a dental implant according to the SEPA ranges from 300 to exceed 1,000 euros. But you have to be very careful. In general, if a clinic offers an implant at 300 euros, the offer refers only to the cost of the implant, not to the intervention, examinations, visits or addi-tional treatments such as bone augmentation if necessary.

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Carrera Popular Santa Cruz hosts first women’s shows its solidarity soccer tournament in the Canaries

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ANTA Cruz is hosting the first international women’s soccer tournament in the Canaries.

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L Rosario has once again shown its sporting solidarity following the fourth La Esperanza’s Carrera Popular.

As well as proving a great success, the annual event raised 620 euros for Amate, the Association of Women with Breast Cancer of Tenerife.

The cheque was presented to its president, María del Carmen Bonfante by the councillor of sport, Iván Armas and councillor for social action and equality, Maria de los Angeles Rodriguez.

The money was collected as a result of subscriptions in the adult category which, with 154 runners, proved a record total.

The event was also attended by representatives of the organisation of the race, held on Saturday July 29th, and Conchip Canarias.

“United by Women’s Football” is taking place in the Athletics Centre of Tenerife, in Tíncer, having started on August 14th and continuing until August 18th.

Teams are taking part from Tenerife, Portugal and Serbia.

Councillor for sport for Santa Cruz council, Veronica Meseguer said: “It is a pride to go down in history as the first municipality in the Canary Islands to organise an international women’s football tournament.”

This was echoed by Cristo Pérez, sports councillor for Tenerife Cabildo who said they were committed to equality in sport” and promoting tournaments such as this one de-

monstrated this fact.

Vice president of the Football Federation of Tenerife, Francisco Rivera said the introduction of women’s football had difficult beginnings but he was pleased to see how it was developing with more teams springing up year after year. “ A tournament of this level will undoubtedly help show that there are more and more people practising this sport on our island and on the Canary Islands, “ he added.

Director of the tournament, Elena Pérez Serichol, stressed that the intention “is that this is more than a women’s football tournament. Our line of work aims to make women a key player in the sports sector, not only as an athlete but also as a

manager “.

The matches will take place during the afternoon session, from 4pm to 9pm and, in parallel, on Wednesday, March 16th, there will be a clinic in the Quico Cabrera Pavilion, from 11am to 1pm which will include the participation of women’s sports professionals. A working round table will also be set up, scheduled for August 17th at

7.30pm at the Mencey Hotel, with the aim of promoting synergies that favour the emergence of projects aimed at empowering women in the world of sport .

The final is on August 18th at 7.30pm.

Ttickets are already on sale on the portal www.ticketea.com at the price of ten euros for all the games.

Tenerife cycle race to repeat Annual soccer three stages of 2016 INTERNATIONAL AMBITIONS

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HE 62nd edition of the Vuelta Ciclista Isla de Tenerife will repeat the format of last year, with the dispute of three stages, the first of them with two sectors. The round will be held from September 1st to 3rd.

The event will be organised one more year by the Autonomous Organisation of Sports (OAD) of the municipality of La Laguna and the Insular Federation of Cycling of Tenerife.

The first stage, on Friday September 1st, will have a first sector that will link Buenavista del Norte with El Sauzal. The second sector will be a time trial by teams Tejina-Valle Guerra-Tejina, recovering in this way a classic stage of the event which was last held in 2015.

On the Saturday, the second stage will be held, between Las Cañadas and Candelaria. On Sunday, September 3rd, the event closes with the third stage, between Los Silos and La Laguna.

The Vuelta 2016 was already disputed with a format of three days, one more than in previous editions.

Once again, there will be an international category, with the presence of three teams coming in this case from Russia, France and Italy, all of Elite Sub 23 category.

Support has once again come from Tenerife Cabildo, the Government of the Canary Islands, Fred Olsen, El Día and Coca Cola.

Iván Martínez (Gsport Valencia) was the winner of the LXI Vuelta Ciclista Island of Tenerife, dominating the race from the first day.

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N annual football tournament held in Adeje has international aspirations, its organisers have revealed.

The traditional Football Tournament Villa de Adeje will be held on August 18th and 19th on the municipal soccer field. This will be its 24th year.

“We want the tournament to return to its international vision and we continue working to make that reality possible. However, this year we maintain the national level incorporating two teams: Celta de Vigo and Real Sporting de Gijón,” say the organisers.

C.D. Tenerife heads group A with the Tenerife South Selection and Real Sporting de Gijón. As head of group B is the U.D Las Palmas, the Adeje Selection and the Celta de Vigo.

The 45-minute triangular will begin on the Friday afternoon, and the third and fourth place, as well as the final of the tournament will be Saturday, July 18th, also in the evening.

“The Tournament Villa de Adeje is a good showcase for players to promote themselves and can be viewed by professionals in the world of football, as well as an unavoidable event on the sports calendar,” says the council.

Members of the public can go along to watch. All interested can make enquiries at the Department of Sports located in the Pavilion of Las Torres.

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Spectacular beach soccer tournament produces 124 goals

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spectacular beach soccer tournament attracted a great deal of interest and support on Los Cristianos beach.

“Arona Beach Soccer 2017 with Cocacola” was organised

by Arona council through its Municipal Sports Board, under the patronage of Coca Cola and the collaboration of the youth department. A total of 36 teams met at the Los Cristianos Beach, which is more than 250 players.

The competition started with the triangular dispute of the Junior men’s category. In the first match, the team “Los Internacionales” against “Recreativo de Juerga” won 21 and in the second, “Recreativo de Juerga” fell 45 to “El Congo Bongo” whilst in the third clash, “Los Internacionales” beat “Congo Bongo” 2-1. This made “Los Internacionales” the winners of their category.

In the male cadet category, the winner was “Los Siwei”.

In the Women’s category, the final was played by “Las del Sur” and “Elemental” in a most entertaining game, with “Las del Sur” coming out the winners by 3-2 and climbing to the top of the podium.

In the senior category, a triangular was played between

the teams “Edgar F.C”, “Los Chicos de Raulito” and “Insensato Coracao”, where the results were: “Edgar F.C” 2 “Los Chicos de Raulito” 5, “Edgar F.C.” 3 “Insensato Coracao” 2 and “Los Chicos de Raulito” 1 “Insensato Coracao” 1. The winners were therefore “Edgar F.C.” On the Sunday, finals day, some of the UD Granadilla Tenerife Egatesa female players from the southern women’s soccer team of the first division visited the tournament, which saw 35 matches with a total of 124 goals.

Tournament trophies were handed out by Juan Sebastián Roque and Yolanda Mendoza Reyes, Arona councillors of sports and youth respectively and Víctor Morales, of the Communication Department of Coca Cola European Partner.

The trophies were given to the champions and runner-up teams in each categor y, including the distinction of “Best Goalkeeper ” to Sebastián Michón and “Máximo Goleador” for most goals to Estefan Ramirez.

Capital gears up for 20 new sporting events by end of year FAMILY APPEAL

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ANTA Cruz will host a score of new sporting events until the end of the year.

The wide offer will fill the city with football, skateboarding, boxing, skating, track and field, swimming, sailing, motorsports, calisthenic exercises and basketball among others.

Sports councillor, Veronica Meseguer said the capital “has a wide and diverse offer of tournaments and sports championships in order to fill Santa Cruz with sports of all kinds aimed at a wide range of public.”

The city council has also opened submissions from any club or organisation interested in holding an event in the first half of 2018. The deadline is September 30th.

The sports programme of the last four months of the year will start on September 2nd with the celebration of the free clinic ‘A day with Ayoze Pérez’, in which the Newcastle United striker share his football skills with the participants in the Juan Santamaría Municipal Field .

That same day, and also on

September 3rd, the II Trofeo City of Santa Cruz of Fútbol Sala, organised by Iberia Toscal, will be disputed.

Also for September, although the date has still to be determined, the First Santa Cruz Skateboard Championship will bring lots of excitement to the capital.

From September 4th to the 10th, Santa Cruz will host another year of the Boxam International Tournament organised by the Canarian Boxing Federation.

On September 8th, 9th and 10th, there will be an artistic skating skills tournament, followed one week later, on the 17th, by the sixth Southwest Charity Race will take place, in which athletes will be able to demonstrate, once again, their most supportive side.

October will start with the celebration, on Saturday 7th, of the V Cross Fast Civic Military City of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the already traditional Carrera de Plenilunio, which is part of the

activities of this day of animation in the capital.

A day later, on Sunday 8th, there will be the VI Solidarity Crossing to the beach of Las Teresitas, to benefit the Association of Women with Breast Cancer of Tenerife (AMATE).

From October 12th to 15th, the XXIV SAR Infantas Race of Spainm takes place in the Real Club Nautico de Tenerife, while on Saturday 21th, it will be time for theSanta Cruz Extreme Trail.

October will close at full speed with the dispute, on the 27th and 28th, of the XLIII Rally Tenerife Island, valid test for the Championship of the Canary Islands and organised by the Rallyten Sport team.

November will see a

Calisthenics (Street Work Out) championship on a date yet to be announced. There will also be the IV International Marathon of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Sunday 12) and the Popular Race El Corte Inglés (Sunday 26).

To conclude 2017, it is planned to hold the XIX International Sub15 City Tournament of Santa Cruz (from November 30th to December 3rd) under the tutelage of CB Santa Cruz, the VIII Winter Games (December 15th) by the Association of Children’s Centres of Tenerife (ACINTE) and, from the 14th to the 17th of December, the XXI International Junior Basketball Tournament City of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, organised by CB Unelco.

Council pledges to improve sport facilities

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ANTA Cruz has made several improvements to the football field of Llano del Moro.

The changing rooms have been completely renovated and part of the perimeter fencing of this sports facility has been replaced at a cost of more than 30,000 euros.

Councillor of sports, Veronica Meseguer visited the site to check facilities for the main users, the Club Deportivo Llamoro.

“In addition to the work in the locker rooms and fencing, there have also been improvements in the access to the football field,” she explained.

“These works continue the improvements we are making in different football fields of the municipality. Those of Valleseco were concluded some months ago and our idea, within our

economic possibilities, is to continue developing this type of works in other facilities of the municipality.”

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ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20)

Tuesday August 22 1.30 for 2.00pm The Library Quiz A reminder of our annul Summer Quiz questions as usual set by Ken Sheldon. Bar open at 1.30pm and again during the interval when tapas will be served at a cost of six euros per head. A bargain for an afternoon’s entertainment. Teams of six with a prize for the winners. The challenge is on to beat The Fishermen’s Friends last year’s winning team.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21)

HIS week we conclude our review of the Richard and Judy Summer Selection.

Our Reading Room makeover is now finished. Everything is back in its usual place and we would like to extend our thanks to all our members for your patience during this time. If you have any quality Classics you would like to donate we would be very pleased to have them.

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.

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Telephone 922 383098.

You can stabilize your personal relationship if you’re willing to communicate honestly. A lack of support and negativity have been the main problems. You could lose money or precious belongings if you aren’t careful.

You can spend a passionate evening with someone you cherish if you make your plans early. Try to enlist the support of your coworkers first. You may want to have a hear t-to-hear t talk with a close and trusted friend.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Don’t be afraid to speak in defense of others. You can get ahead if you play your cards right. Opportunities for romance will develop through activities with large groups.

CANCER (June 22-July 22)

The couple next door

by Shari Lapena

her privacy, and what made her disappear at the height of her cinematic fame?

Her husband Daniel, reeling from a discovery about a woman he last saw twenty years ago, is about to make an exit of his own. It is a journey that will send him off-course, far from home. Will his love for Claudette be enough to bring him back?

This Must Be The Place crosses continents and time zones, creating a portrait of an extraordinar y marriage, the forces that hold it together and the pressures that drive it apart.

I see you by Clare Mackintosh A page turner with a web of dark secrets. When Anne and Marco decide to leave their six- month-old baby at home to go to a dinner party next door, they’re sure she’ll be fine; they have the baby monitor with them and every half hour one of them pops in to check on her. But when they return home in the early hours of the morning they find the front door ajar and the baby missing. Now the police are in their home, their faces in the press and every indiscretion from their past is being scrutinised. Who took baby Cora, and will Anne and Marco get her back?

offer them very different challenges.

Separated by distance and fate, there’s no way the two of them are ever going to meet each other properly . . . or is there?

Romance will be yours if you get out and do things in large groups. Try and avoid getting involved in idle chatter or gossip that might get you in trouble. Take special care in any home improvement project you work on today, you’ll be glad you did.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You may be emotionally unstable if you let someone you care about get away with verbal abuse.

You must be extremely careful not to let relatives or friends interfere in your personal life. Travel will enhance romance and adventure.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) They will not be in the right frame of mind to put up with tactless comments. Don’t consume more than necessary. Travel will be enjoyable but could be expensive.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Your pilgrimage may end up being fruitless. Your trendy style and unique way of doing things will entice new acquaintances. You may have a problem with someone you live with if you don’t include them in your gathering.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your communication skills may win you points.

Be sure not to reveal private information to the wrong individuals. You may have problems with skin, bones, or teeth if you haven’t been taking proper care of yourself.

This must be the place by Maggie O’farrell

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You may find yourself in the limelight for the wrong reasons. You need more time to think this whole situation through. You may experience setbacks due to additional responsibilities with loved ones.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20)

Miss you by Kate Eberlen Tess and Gus are meant to be.

They just haven’t met properly yet.

And perhaps they never will . . .

Tess is in Florence for a final, idyllic holiday before university. Her life is about to change forever - but not in the way she expects. Gus and his parents are also on holiday in Florence. Their lives have already changed suddenly and dramatically.

Gus tries to be a dutiful son, but longs to escape and discover what sort of person he is going to be. Over the next sixteen years, life and love will

A reclusive former film star living in the wilds of Ireland, Claudette Wells thinks nothing of firing a gun if strangers get too close to her house.

Why is she so fiercely protective of

When Zoe Walker sees her photo in the classifieds section of a London newspaper, she is determined to find out why it’s there.

There’s no explanation: just a website, a grainy image and a phone number. She takes it home to her family, who are convinced it’s just someone who looks like Zoe. But the next day the advert shows a photo of a different woman, and another the day after that. Is it a mistake? A coincidence? Or is someone keeping track of every move they make . . .

An edge-of-your-seat, page-turning psychological thriller from one of the most exciting and successful British debut talents.

Travel will lead you in new directions. You will find that uncertain individuals will want to draw you into joint ventures. You won’t have much time for your mate today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Your own small business on the side could ease your financial stress. Your communication skills may win you points. Be discreet about your personal life or whereabouts. Be mysterious.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You’ve been hurt before and could be again if you don’t play hard to get. Be cautious while traveling; minor accidents are evident. Try to enlist the help of those you trust in order to fulfill the demands being made of you.

Spain dominates international property search from the UK The international property portal Rightmove reveals that Spain is the number one destination by far for UK-based house-hunters looking to buy abroad

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IGHTMOVE is one of the biggest property portals in the world, and the market leader in the UK by a wide margin, with a huge database of property listings both in the UK and abroad. Analysing data collected from millions of searches at its website each month, Rightmove reveal that Spain is the number one European destination for UK-based house-hunters looking to relocate or buy a holiday home abroad.

Rightmove records more than two and a half million Spanish property searches made from the UK each month. To put that in perspective, searches for property in Spain are 70% more numerous than searches for the second most popular European destination France. Spain is the number one target destination by far.

“A closer look at a year’s worth of property search data from the largest cities shows consistent interest in Spain right across the UK,” explain Rightmove. “It is the number one sunny destination for Britons from Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Nottingham and Sheffield.”

It seems that the dream of owning a property in Spain is strongest in Scotland. “Spain is most popular with sun-starved Scots, more than 54% of searches for property in Spain come from Glasgow, a close second being Liverpool with the second highest number of searches, at almost 50%,” say rightmove, who have created the following infographic to summarise their research.

MORTGAGE NEWS: Interest rates down in July, lending up in May

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ORTGAGE base rates in the Eurozone dropped to another record low in July 2017, whilst the latest data shows new mortgage lending returned to growth in May, having declined in April, most likely due to seasonality.

12-month Euribor – the rate used to calculate the majority of mortgage interest payments in Spain – came in at -0.154 in July, compared to -0.056 in June, a percentage difference of 3.4% (and 175% compared to July 2016) As a result, borrowers in Spain with an annually resetting Spanish mortgage will see their mortgage payments fall by around €5 per month for a typical €120,000 loan with a 20 year term.

New Spanish mortgage lending rises in May New residential mortgage lending was up by 9.2% in May to 29,012 new loans, show the latest figures from the National Institute of Statistics (INE).

New lending fell by 11.4% in April having risen almost every month for the last three years, but April’s decline was almost certainly due to seasonality and Easter reducing the number of business days in April compared to the previous year. The underlying trend in mortgage lending is upwards, and is one of the key factors driving a housing market recovery in many coastal areas and cities.

Another key factor is rising foreign demand.

The average new mortgage loan value rose 7.6% to €113,645, and the average interest rate dropped to 2.9% (the first time it has fallen below 3% – see chart below), an annualised decline of 8.4%. The average term was 23 years, and 61.3% were variable rate, and 38.7% fixed rate.

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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Rare opportunity to obtain a grand spacious apartment in the center of Puerto De la Cruz in the north of the island nestled in the middle of beautiful pedestrian streets of Unesco buildings, parks, the harbor and the famous plaza de Charco where the Spanish city life can be enjoyed. The apartment has parquet flooring throughout and the master bedroom is en-suite with a dressing room. The lounge leads off of the independent hall and has dual aspect with large windows making it a light bright room. Balcony leading from the lounge with room for you to enjoy alfresco dinning whilst looking over the quiet cobbled streets, churches, mount Teide and down to the sea. The building consists of 6 large apartments and offers a lift after one flight of stairs, large storage room and a garage.The location is perfect for enjoying all the advantages of this great city with all its excellent amenities.

Icod de los Vinos

La Matanza de Acentejo

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Beautifully restored large Canarian house/hotel which is full of style and character located in the center of historic La Orotava in the north of Tenerife. Built in the traditional style with large interior courtyard and a gallery style upper balcony.The impressive courtyard in the heart of the property is partially covered and offers a bounty of possibilities to create dining or lounge areas and is brought to life by planted gardens and hanging baskets. The property has retained some stunning original features including fireplaces, beautiful wooden staircase wooden framed windows and doors and incredible beamed ceilings. The interior has been lovingly restored and currently has 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a bar area and a wine cellar although there is plenty of space for more living space to be create. This is a real opportunity to invest in a property with many possibilities as a small hotel, restaurant, lounge bar or just as an unbelievable residence.

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This elegant modern detached villa with private pool has been finished to very high standard. It commands a panoramic stunning sea view and from the rear of the property to mount Teide, conveniently linked to the new motorway. Icod de Los Vinos is a traditional bustling town in the north of the island, 1 hour from the airport, 35 min from Costa Adeje, offering many shops, bars and restaurants. Puerto de la Cruz is easily reached as is the Buena Vista golf course. This excellent property offers quality and tranquillity.

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This property package consists of a fantastic corner 3 bedroom penthouse, 1 bedroom apartment, two garages and a storage room. Located in the "Puntillo del Sol” area, one of the sunniest urbanizations in the north of Tenerife. Ideally situated with easy access to the neighbouring towns of El Sauzal and La Matanza.The penthouse is located front line to the sea and has a terrace of approximately 306 m2, with stunning views of the sea, coast and Teide. Originally two apartments that have been cleverly combined into one spacious apartment. Partially furnished and consisting of a hall, large living / dining room with fitted kitchen, utility room, a spacious master bedroom with dressing room, en suite bathroom and large private terrace plus 2 further guest bedrooms and a bathroom. Communal pool and sun terrace, lifts, library and wifi zone.The guest apartment is located less than 50 meters away, fully furnished and situated the ground floor, the apartment offers a living room with open plan kitchen, one bedroom and a bathroom.

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BANK REPOSSESSIONS 60118309. SAN ISIDRO: C/ Parlamento: Apartment in a building with a lift. It is sold with a parking space. 86.100 EUROS Castle Harbour, Los Cristianos Lovely studio apt has been recently refurbished and has a lovely view over the communal pool.

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Santa Maria, Torviscas

Club La Mar, Playa de la Arena

2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in good condition with fantastic sea view from a large L-shaped terrace. Communal pool & many other services onsite.

Very nice 2 bed 2 bath apt 5 mins away from all amenities and very close to the beach. It has a large and sunny 20m2 terrace.

147.000 Euros

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325.000 Euros

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60152724. LA CAMELLA. C/ Bambu: Apartment of 88 m2 sold with garage parking space. 92.900 EUROS 73082711. VALLE SAN LORENZO: C/ Llano Mora: apt with lounge-diner, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 terraces. 124.100 EUROS

Fañabé

Adeje

Wonderful apt of 107 m2 and 3 bedrooms. The living room and dining room are 37m2. Sold fully furnished.

Ref: C1667

180.000 Euros

Very spacious villa with numerous possibilities. It consists of two floors, garage, private pool, 3 large bedrooms, laundry room, 2 living areas, kitchen & dining room. All it surrounded by the gardens of the house and with spectacular views of the cove and La Gomera.

Ref: D1608

1.595.000 Euros

Alto Viso, Callao Salvaje 3 bedroom apartment, one full bathroom, ground floor, sold fully furnished and equipped.

Communal pool.

Ref: C1764

73902346. C/ Isla Bonita: Apartment in need of renovation and with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and terrace.

90.700 EUROS

60293202. EL SAUZAL: CARRETERA GENERAL DEL NORTE: House consists of 2 floors and has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage, patio, 2 terraces and garden.

276.500 EUROS 60280758. COSTA DEL SILENCIO: C/ Diana: 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom property in good condition with communal garden. 385.200 EUROS 60247248. LA OROTAVA: URB. SAN JORGE: House of 2 floors distributed in living room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, garage and garden. 486.800 EUROS

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Vitamar - Puerto Santiago Exclusive seafront top floor 3 bed apartment with lounge/dining room, fully fitted kitchen, utility room, fully furnished and terraces with stunning views of the sea and La Gomera.

Heated community pool.

475.000€

Sunset - Puerto Santiago Refurbed one bedroom apartment with lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, showerroom, fully furnished and terrace.

Community swimming pool and lifts.

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Caldera Hill - La Caldera Modern detached 3 bed Villa with spacious lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, 2 bathrooms, terraces, garages and gardens. Private pool and fantastic sea views. Separate 2 bed guest chalet.

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169.000€

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Luxury refurbished 3 bedroom apartment with lounge/dining room, new fitted kitchen, 2 bathrooms 1 en-suite, cloaks, furnished, patio and gardens. Electric sunblinds and no community fees.

259.000€

Top floor one bed apartment with living room, fitted kitchen, bathroom, fully furnished, balcony with partial sea views. Community pool.

Attractive two bed duplex style apartment with lounge, dining room, fully fitted kitchen, 2 shower rooms en-suite, fully furnished and two terraces with sea views.

Heated community pool. £175,000

Beautiful 2 double bed apartment with lounge/dining room, refurbished kitchen, bathroom, shower room, fully furnished and terrace with stunning sea views. Includes garage. No community fees. £198,000

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OUTSTANDING FINCA IN ICOD DE LOS VINOS - GENOVÈS This Finca is a fantastic offer with 12 rooms, charming living rooms and salons, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathroooms, a fantastic patio, great kitchen, 275 sqm living space, large pool, plot 2.200 sqm, the location is absolutely quiet.

750.000€

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This house with 3 independent areas, main area eith fantastic salon, dinner area open modern and high quality kitchen, spacious bedroom with bathroom en suite, amazing terrace with large pool and a guest studio, and an additional apartment with 3 bedrooms in the upper level and seperate entrance, 275 sqm living space, plot 860.

680.000€

The main living area offers a fantastic living room with dinner area and an open modern high quality kitchen, a terrace and a nice garden with pool, in the lower level are 2 studios with balconies and bathrooms, kitchens, all bathrooms and living areas in high quality and modern, garage for 2 cars,the view over the Loro Parque to the atlantic is unique, 230 sqm living space, plot 505 m2. 580.000€

CHARMING APARTMENT IN LOS REALEJOS – ROMANTICA II Very charming apartment in silent location of Romantica II near tennis club Miramar, completely furnished living room with modern open kitchen, very nice bedroom, terrace and large roof terrace, view to the atlantic, 52 sqm living space

VERY NICE APARTMENT IN PUERTO DE LA CRUZ Completely renovated apartment in 3rd floor with 1 bedroom, open modern kitchen, nice living room, balcony, bathroom, elevator with personal key, fantastic view from the roof terrace, the location is great, short walking distances tot he beach, Martianez pools and shopping.

129.000€

106.000€

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