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Friday 2nd October 2015

THE BEST OF HEALTH NEW PLEDGES ON A BETTER DEAL ALEX TRELINSKI

rescription charges are set to be scrapped for low income pensioners and the disabled on the Costa Blanca and across the Valencia region, whilst patients in the Murcia region with serious acute or chronic conditions will be guaranteed appointments, surgery and treatment within one month. These major pledges were made by the health ministers of the respective two regions. In Valencia, anyone earning 18 thousand euros a year or more in gross pay has had to pay half of the full retail price for any medication prescribed, with a few lines of chronic-care drugs exempt. This can be anything from a couple of euros to 50 euros or more per prescription. Anyone in receipt of a State pension from any country for retirement or permanent disability has always been exempt from payment, with 'red' prescription documents showing they get free medicine as opposed to 'green'

prescriptions for those who have to pay a contribution. Now everyone of any age and with any level of income has to pay towards their essential medication. But Health Minister, Carmen Montón says this is due to stop for pensioners who take home less than one thousand euros a month, or for the permanently disabled. "Many have to choose between taking necessary medication, and paying their bills," said health minister Montón. "In the last two months alone, seven point nine percent of people in the Valencia region have had to stop taking their medication because they cannot afford it – and that's desperately unfair.” As part of her department's plan to reduce health service costs, Montón says the privatised hospitals in Elche and Torrevieja will be put back in public-sector hands, but before this takes place, her team will 'scrupulously enforce' the terms of contracts held with the district healthcare management

EARLY NEXT WEEK

Friday the 9th of October is a regional holiday, the Día de la Comunidad Valenciana, so next week´s Courier will be out a day earlier on Thursday 8th October.

WHATSON’S TV VIEWS companies and closely monitor their finances In the Murcia region, the government has explained their new waiting list pledge involving people being given treatment within a month if they are suffering from a serious condition. Murcia's health minister, Encarna Guillén says her department wants to cut waiting lists to a minimum, starting with patients classed as 'priority one', whose medical conditions are not an immediate emergency but are among the most serious. Guillén will allow patients to be transferred to private hospitals who would then bill the Murcia health service or state hospitals will be able to pay their own doctors and nurses overtime without getting prior approval from the regional health department, Anyone who has been on a

waiting list for a full year or more will be the first to be seen. Where practical, patients may be sent to hospitals in other districts for treatment or consultations. The Murcia region sees over 50 thousand patients treated per day, with emergency departments dealing with around two thousand cases on a daily basis, with over 175 thousand operations carried out each year. Sra Guillén has pledged to ensure full job security for all healthcare employees and the best possible working conditions in order to "guarantee a quality and efficient service for patients." Investments totalling 58 million euros have been made in the region's main hospitals, and an additional 24 million euros will be ploughed into the local health service over the next four years.

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Gang Nabbed

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Spain’s record-breaking tourist year is being matched by record-breaking spending according to the latest government figures. The Tourism Ministry says that up to the end of August, over 46 billion euros was spent by foreign tourists in the country, a seven percent rise on the same figure last year, with British visitors spending over nine billion euros. During August, tourist spend-

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ing averaged just over 300 million euros a day. Locally, just under four billion euros was spent up to the end of August in the Valencia and Costa Blanca regions, which was an increase of six point six percent on the same period in 2014. British tourists accounted for over 29 percent of the local spend, parting company with one point one seven billion euros.

There’s anger in Bigastro after a newly-placed crown was stolen from the Virgin of Bethlehem statue in the

town’s parish church, on the eve of the saint’s feast day. The Virgin is Bigastro’s patron saint, with the threethousand euro ornament being added just days earlier to commemorate the virgin being the area’s patron saint for 300 years. The theft took place early on Saturday morning, and the news marred the special anniversary procession and service last Sunday, where the Bishop of Orihuela-Alicante, Jesús Murgui condemned the attack on the parish and asked “…the Lord to forgive those who acted out of ignorance and evil”.

A Torrevieja judge has refused bail for a 20-strong Moroccan gang of drug dealers and robbers that operated around the Vega Baja area, as well as further afield in Almeria. The Guardia Civil made ten arrests in Alicante Province after raids in Catral (picture from the Informacion newspaper) as well as Albatera, Cox, Rojales and Callosa de Segura, with the Guardia saying that the activities of the gang may also stretch to murder, counterfeiting money, in addition to stealing vehicles and property. The ten

others were apprehended down south in the Almeria area. The gang was described as dangerous by authorities, with the members robbing Chinese bazaars across the Vega Baja region in addition to stealing from homes. They would supply drugs to other traffickers but also did not hestitate to steal drugs and money from other drug gangs as well. Two machine guns; bulletproof vests; ammunition; computer and electronic gear; as well as 11 vehicles were seized in the Guardia

Corvera Airport Quiz

All Bets Off Four British bars in Benidorm have been raided by the police after they discovered illegal gambling going on in them. 19 British employees in the establishments had been identified by

the authorities, with punters laying wagers on mainly UK sporting events including football and horse racing. Over four thousand euro was seized in the raids along with fourteen hundred pounds.

raids across Alicante and Almeria, which also netted 12 thousand euros in counterfeit cash and 30 kilos of hashish. Special assault units were called in to help in the arrests because of the fear of violent resistance. Reports suggest that the Alicante branch of the gang had fallen out with their Almeria colleagues, and were getting ready for a big showdown after they had worked together on ambushing drug dealers which included putting GPS trackers on cars as well as also paying for drugs with fake money.

Murcia's parliament is to investigate the role of Murcia's regional government in the saga of the unopened airport at Corvera. The parliamentary commission will look at the

behaviour of past and present politicians in a project that has seen 300 million euro of public money spent on the facility, despite pledges that the public purse would not be touched.

New parties Ciudadanos. who demanded the inquiry as part of their deal to keep the Partido Popular in power after May's elections, and the left-wing Podemos, said they were pleased with the announcement and they wanted to get to the bottom of what had happened. Podemos parliamentary spokesman, Oscar Urrabulu, said that the whole situation would be like a surreal comic farce had not it not been for the fact that public money had been squandered.

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Beach Swim Death

A 47-year-old German tourist died on Monday afternoon, whilst bathing at Cala del Bosque, in the La Zenia area of the Orihuela Costa. The tragedy happened at around 3.30pm when the man, who was on holiday with his wife and son, began to make distress signals towards his family because of difficulties he got into due to the strong currents. Several swimmers tried to save him but were unsuccessful due to the conditions. The man´s body was spotted floating in the sea near Cala Capitán as

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strong currents kept the body moving. In view of the sea conditions, a helicopter had to be called in to assist a Guardia Civil boat involved in the recovery operation, and the

body was recovered shortly before 6.00pm. The incident happened just days after the lifeguards were stood down following the official end to the summer season.

Endless Love

A man who kept bombarding his ex-partner in San Pedro del Pinatar with bouquets of roses as well sending text messages will have to serve 56 days of commu-

A Fishy Tale

nity service, after his appeal failed over a coercion charge. The Murcia Provincial Court upheld an earlier ruling from a Cartagena court over a

series of incidents that happened earlier in the year, with the jilted lover refusing to accept that his seven month relationship was over as he pestered her with flowers and messages. He had been accused of going to her San Pedro home and causing over 550 euro of damage in her garage with the help of a baseball bat, but the Murcia court ruled that were was insufficient proof that he had broken in. Instead they upheld a conviction of coercion against his ex-girlfriend, saying that his behaviour was "an affront to the dignity of women".

Prosecutors are calling for six year jail terms for a sixstrong group of men, some of whom were fishermen, who were involved in shipping vast quantities of hashish into Santa Pola. As reported by The Courier in March, the Guardia Civil and National Police monitored fourteen hundred kilos of the drug landing in the port and was then loaded into a van, which was then stopped in

the Alicante area. The street value of the hashish was said to be worth two and a half million euros in one of the biggest hauls ever intercepted in Spain. High speed motor boats would set off from Morocco with the drugs on board, and then they were transferred to the trawlers off the Spanish coast who would then complete their journey at places like Santa Pola.

Almoradi Mayor, Jaime Perez has announced that the official car of ex-Mayor, Antonio Angel Hurtado, is to be flogged off because it's too expensive to run. Perez said the car, which had been bought for 72 thousand euro

out of public funds, had been an extraordinary waste of money, adding that a deal will be done with local taxi drivers to shuttle councillors around the area. The car will go to auction with a reserve price of 12 thousand euro.

Bargain Buy

No Surprise

of visitors was paramount, and a health and safety plan is being produced for the building. Meanwhile, 24 employees still based in the Teatro Municipal have had to be moved after they continued to work in the building despite it also being closed down for licensing reasons. The reopening of that site will take considerably longer, and so the employ-

ees have been placed in other municipal premises. The council have also announced that they are looking at alternative uses for the Music Auditorium, with the 53 million euro building currently costing 360 thousand euro per year to be kept closed, as it was deemed unsuitable for the purpose that it was designed for.

Double Tragedy Two bodies were found yesterday morning by search teams looking for two British women who went missing off the coast of the Costa Brava. Teams have been searching for the women after they disappeared from the town of Lloret de Mar, in Spain. Emergency services were alerted at 04:15 local time after the women failed to return from a late night swim in the sea. A spokesman said the UK Foreign Office had offered consular assistance.

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Welcome Back Torrevieja's Virgen del Carmen centre reopened on Monday after a fifteen day closure over safety issues which have been addressed by the council, who blamed the previous Partido Popular administration for not having gone through the appropriate procedures before the building opened a decade ago. Councillor Fanny Serrano said that the safety

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Rio police 'plant gun on dead boy'. Two Turkish soldiers gunned down on way to work. A 39 year old Spaniard, identified as Martin RS, was found guilty by a jury in Alicante last week of axing to death his 24 year old Romanian girlfriend, Sorina. He then cut up her body, after setting fire to their farm cot-

tage, before trying to commit suicide in October 2013. The incident happened north-east of Villajoyosa in a cottage at La Torre de les Maçanes, with prosecutors wanting the convicted killer to be put behind bars for 27 years.

A Fair Cop Elche council is to create a new tourist police unit which will be a branch of existing local police force. It will focus

on areas like La Marina, El Altet, and Torrellano, and deal with crimes like theft and hawking of illegal goods.

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Pilar Death

Quick Kill

A 76-year-old woman died when she was hit by a car as she was crossing a road in Pilar de la Horadada last Friday afternoon (September 25th). The accident happened close to the medical centre on Calle Manuel Tárraga at around 2.30pm with paramedics spending 40 minutes trying to revive her.

Deflating Worry Spain’s inflation figures for September have gone sharply negative, with a worrying trend of deflation, the sheer extent of which has surprised forecasters. Inflation dipped to minus one point two percent last month, way under predictions of minus nought point seven per cent, and a massive fall from the minus nought point five cent reported in August. The big fall was attributed to lower energy prices. The concern about deflation, if it as around for a considerable period, is that consumers resist spending believing that prices will come down still further, and the economy loses stimulus.

Full Stomachs San Javier’s Gastrotour 2015 last weekend held in Santiago de la Ribera was pronounced as a big success by the Mayor, José Miguel Luengo, who claimed the event had attracted thousands of visitors to the area over three days. The food and drink feast aimed at promoting Murcian cuisine staged on Santiago’s Barnuevo esplanade, with many local bars and restaurants serving up special tapas deals. Similar Gastrotour events are staged around the region.

A Dublin gangster was killed last week on the Costa del Sol by a masked gunman in what's been viewed as revenge hit. Gary Hutch was shot dead by the balaclava wearing attacker as he returned to his apartment in Mijas, after going on a run. The shooting happened at the Angel de Miraflores complex with the 34-year-old was

pursued on foot and chased around the swimming pool before he was hit by a barrage of bullets. The killer then fled in a car that was later found on fire nearby in Marbella. Hutch was linked to Christy Kinahan's gang who control hundreds of millions worth of assets and, more importantly, large swathes of the Spanish drug trade. But recently Hutch found himself estranged from that gang following a falling out. He's believed to have been the intended target of the bullet that hit boxer Jamie Moore near Estepona last August, with Irish police convinced that Hutch was killed by a rival gang with fears of reprisals for the murder. Hutch’s killing follows that of Gerard "Hatchet'" Kavanagh who was murdered by two masked gunmen in an Irish bar in nearby Elviria last year.

Pulled Down

Six illegally built properties on Tabarca Island, off the coast of Santa Pola, have been demolished at the end of a long saga, which saw them declared illegal back in 2003, with the owners claiming two and a half million euro in

compensation. That bid was rejected by the Supreme Court earlier this year with all legal avenues exhausted, allowing the Ministry of Planning to move in along with building company OHL to do the demolishing deed.

New Whiff

Clean Break

Almoradi council is looking at improving the area's street cleaning service, once the current contract ends in 2017. The PSOE-lead council claims that the service isn't good enough for a population of 20 thousand, and that the low cost has resulted in a sub-standard service. One option could be to bring street-cleaning under the control of the municipal company. The PSOE were long-standing critics of the contract when they were in opposition on the council.

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A new perfume by the island of Tabarca off the coast of Santa Pola has just been launched. The fragrance, named Tabarca 1760 – after the year when the island was officially founded – contains up to 42 natural essences to give it 'the scent of the Mediterranean'. Pedro de Leana, who has created the fragrance and who is the official perfumerer for President Barack Obama, says the scent reflects

Tabarca's history and present, making it completely unique. Oranges and green mandarins from the Liguria region in north-western Italy where Tabarca's original inhabitants came from, geraniums, essences of the sea and other plants have been combined to give the perfume a flavour of Italy, Tunisia and Mediterranean Spain, combined with the lush greenery of the island. The first 100 bottles sold come with a certificate and issue number as a one-off souvenir. An offshoot of Tabarca 1760 is Llop Marí ('marine wolf'), after the cave of the same name on the island, and carries a fresh, seaside aroma with extracts of seaweed and the 'scent of the ozone', rather like grass and trees after a summer rain shower. Both perfumes are sold on Tabarca itself and in selected shops in Torrevieja although de Leana plans to roll it out to perfume shops all along the western Mediterranean.

Bus Blast

Criticism over poor school transport was amongst the key issues raised in a meeting last Friday between recentlyappointed Alicante regional education direc-

tor Tudi Torró and Orihuela mayor, Emilio Bascuñana. Sports facilities at secondary schools and the funding of the adult education centre at IES Tháder were some of

the other topics that were discussed. Meanwhile a fresh protest took place last week over the lack of school buses to and from the Playas de Orihuela school.

Signs Abound

Opposition parties on Rojales council say that there are 120 unpaid billboards around Quesada with no contract in place between the company that controls the advertising and the council. The Partido Popular and the independ-

ent Pader grouping say that there’s been no deal between advertising company Seyma and the council since 2010, with the area being flooded out by unpaid for signs. The opposition parties are asking what happened when an initial

one year contract ended five years ago, and what relationship there is between Seyma and the council. The ruling PSOE administration in turn has said that it was all the fault of the PP who blocked a contract award in 2009.

Mozzie Bites

The rain earlier this week helped to bring a respite to the recent plague of mosquitoes, including those of the tiger variety, which has brought thousands of complaints across the Costa Blanca and Murcia region.

The problem even went political in Murcia City with opposition PSOE spokesman, Maite Espinosa, says that not enough has been done by municipality bosses to counter the threat in terms of education and information,

claiming that "you can't go out at nightfall" because of the problem. In the Elche area, the local council has got the big guns out, with intensive spraying of the wetland areas by fumigators installed on vans.

Critical Condition A health union has claimed that the Department of Health didn't have enough staff working at Torrevieja Hospital during the main summer period. The UGT said that officials should

have known how busy the facility would be with the influx of tourists, yet doctors and staff often had to work double shifts to cover holiday absences at the busiest time of the year. The union also

criticised general undermanning in the emergency and paediatric departments saying that this was all symptomatic of bosses wanting to spend as little as possible.

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Drugs Hearing Five people who sold and distributed drugs around Guardamar, Rojales, and Daya Nueva are facing jail time of up to six years, after their trial started this week at Elche's Provincial Court. They were arrested by the National Police in October last year, with the gang members using a house in Elche as a base to distribute cocaine, 300 grams of which was seized by the police, with the drug having a market value of around 30 thousand euro. The man detained had already been sentenced by an Orihuela court to three years

behind bars in 2012, and his wife was also arrested by the National Police. Her detention led to her disclosure that an associate was operating out of Guardamar, and another two in the Daya Nueva

On Trial

A couple who are accused of drugging and suffocating their 12-yearold adopted daughter went on trial this week in one Spain’s most infamous murder cases for many years. Rosario Porto, a 46-yearold lawyer, and her ex-husband, 51-year-old journalist Alfonso Basterra, were charged with murder in October 2013, a month after the body of their daughter was found in a wood near the north-western city of Santiago de Compostela. Porto had told police that the girl, Asunta Yong Fang Basterra Porto, had gone

missing after she was left alone at her apartment in Santiago. The judge investigating the case accused the couple in a summary judgement of having drugged Asunta with the sedative Orfidal for three months before asphyxiating her on September 21st, 2013. Porto and Basterra have denied killing Asunta, who they adopted in China when she was still a baby. At the time of the girl's death, the couple were separated but were raising her together. They refute the murder charges in a case which is expected to run until October 21st.

Last Bark Two illegal kennels in the Murcia region which bred dogs as well as holding over 250 unlicensed animals have closed by the Guardia Civil's environment and animal protection unit Seprona. The raids at Molina de Segura and Mazarrón uncovered 200 dogs, as well as 40 cats, 20 ducks, plus donkeys and Vietnamese pigs.

area. Prosecutors are also calling for fines up to 89 thousand euros with the inquiry also netting a Rojales local police officer who is accused of buying cocaine for his personal use.

Monte Row A Los Montesinos independent political party that was formed last spring and gained two seats on the council in May’s elections has called on the PSOEled administration to act on what they say is the poor state of the children’s play equipment in the town square. The leader of the AIMs independent group, Maria Pilar Paredes, also criticised the restricted opening hours of the Correos office, which the group say gives a bad image of the town to tourists and to British and foreign residents. The mayor, José Manuel Butrón, rejected the criticisms saying that both issues were "fixed", with AIMs also accusing the authority of publishing inaccurate minutes of plenary meetings on the Los Montesinos council website.

New Wheels The National Police in Alicante Province has taken delivery of 41 new vehicles, most of which will be based in their Alicante and Elche stations, with three cars being allocated to Orihuela. The dieselfuelled Citreon Picasso cars are replacing vehicles that have been classified as obsolete and incorporate additional security features, and were delivered to the compound in Bacarot, Alicante.

Barely Noticed There were minimal delays to services coming in and out of Alicante-Elche and San Javier airports last Saturday during a 12 hour walkout by air traffic controllers. The main disruption seemed to be at Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca, with the strike being called in support of with Barcelona-based controllers who were disciplined over a strike that happened in 2010. Similar strikes over the summer have had little impact locally with another 12 hour walkout planned for tomorrow.

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Cloned Out

High End Crooks

Two Romanians who set up 193 cloning devices to read card details in ATM bank machines across the Valencia region as well as Albacete and Madrid have been arrested by the National Police in Madrid. Officers say they had illegally obtained around 19 thousand euro.

To Cut Or Not? Spanish homes that are 'energy-efficient' could get as much as a twenty percent rebate on their IBI tax from January 1st 2016, but the final verdict on cutting rates will rest with local councils. The Madrid government has changed the law allowing them to make the cuts, with energy-efficient homes rated as ‘A’ entitled to twenty percent off their IBI rate if a council greenlights the move. Lower reductions would be available for lower grades, with the ‘F’ and ‘G’ gradings continuing at the current figures.

Top Marks Spanish youngsters are almost top of the class for learning English, with nearly all primary school pupils being taught the language. A Eurostat survey says that 99.6 percent of Spanish children under 12 were studying a foreign language in 2013 - the fourth highest percentage in the European Union. Of that 99.6 percent, 99 were studying English putting Spain just behind Austria (99.7 percent) for countries where English is not an official language. The trend continued for youngsters aged over 11, with 99.4 percent studying English; 38.7 percent studying French; and just three point one percent studying German.

Eight people accused of robbing jewellery shops

across Spain have been arrested by the National Police in Murcia and Tenerife. The burglaries took in outlets in Alicante, Elche, Murcia, and Valencia, with the authorities launching an operation to catch the gang at the start of last year. The thieves had an international flavour about them with Spaniards and Uruguayans involved along with a Canadian. They even used a powerful acetylene torch to melt through locks and doors.

Rash Hash Stash

We’ll Meet Again

German cruise company, Phoenix Reisen, has said that another of its fleet will visit Torrevieja in October next year, after a successful visit by the Amadea liner last week, with its 400 mainly German passengers spend-

ing five hours in the city. Torrevieja council has said that it will seek to encourage other companies to have their cruise ships stop off in the area, after the Amadea became the very first to do so.

A 32-year old Alicante man was rushed to hospital after he swallowed 102 wrapped plastic pods of hash resin before boarding a ferry in Almería. He and another man aged 24, also from Alicante, were arrested after docking in the Spanish enclave of Melilla on the Moroccan coast when border police saw them

'acting suspiciously'. The younger man was searched and found to be carrying three wraps of cannabis in his trouser pocket and agreed to be X-rayed, but nothing was found inside him. His drugs were confiscated and he was allowed to continue on his journey. The elder of the two men was seen to be trem-

bling violently and sweating profusely. He told police he felt unwell and was taken straight to hospital, where he agreed to be X-rayed. Medical staff found 'masses' of hash buds – small solid lumps of cannabis resin wrapped in cling-film known in Spanish as 'hash acorns' in his stomach and intestines.

Terminal Decline

Solar Own Goal

Despite all the sunshine and the positive impact on the environment, solar energy only accounted for just seven percent of Spain's electricity production between June and August, according to figures from Red Eléctrica de

España (REE). 6.77 percent was produced this summer, as opposed to 8.23 percent last year in the same period with critics pointing to controversial increased government taxation on solar installations as the reason for the fall.

Loads Of Rubbish

Santa Pola's bus station is officially open for business, but there's one slight problem:-most of the companies are refusing to use it. After the initial opening was delayed at the last

minute due to access issues, the station was pressed into service recently, but most bus companies are still using the old bays and stands claiming there’s a lack of space at the new facility, in addi-

tion to not wanting to pay a surcharge to use it. It appears that the companies will hang onto the last minute before making the switch, probably when authorities stop them using the old terminal.

Summer Sense

Fiend Jailed A serial rapist has been put behind bars for 25 years after pleading guilty to an Alicante court that he attacked three women in the space of a fortnight back in mid-2013. The sex fiend struck in different areas of El Campello in Alicante, and it was revealed that the unnamed man had spent seven years in prison for similar offences a decade ago.

There was a rare chance to witness some councillors literally putting their back into something last Sunday, when Orihuela Mayor, Emilio Bascuñana, and his government team decided to clear up some rubbish at the foot of Monte de San Miguel. 20

trash-filled bags were collected by the politicians to show they were serious in seeing through a recent pledge to improve the local environment as part of a commemoration of the Partido Popular’s first 100 days in power in the municipality.

Tourists and locals in La Marina village and Arenales de Sol will find building work kept to a minimum next summer, with only essential roadworks allowed during the peak season. Elche council

agreed that disruption at the busiest time of the year needed to be reduced from 2016, and so most construction sites will be silenced in July and August, as well as road works. Elche's planning

councillor, José Manuel Sanchez said: - "Our job is to promote tourism in our coastal area and to stop any inconvenience caused by construction projects at the height of the summer season".

Dave Silver

Friday 2nd October 2015

Night Of The Not Quite Living Dead

There have been a few health scares over recent weeks concerning our former pub group leader and mentor Ol' Red Eyes. Because he has now taken to sleeping 24/7 on the hostelry floor, it really is difficult to get a sense of the ancient codger's level of joie de vivre or even whether there is still any life left under his clothing. But the other night there was a real cause for concern because Ol' Red Eyes looked particularly dead. All of us shuffled our feet uncomfortably around his outstretched form, pondering whether or not to give him a gentle foot prod in order to . . . well, kick-start him back to life. 'I don't think we should do that,' commented Indoor Lou. 'If Ol' Red Eyes is

indeed alive, the shock could kill him.' 'Should we sing to him?' offered Fearful Phil. 'No point,' I said. 'The old guy isn't going to suddenly leap to his feet and start jiving.' 'I didn't mean that we should burst into Rock Around the Clock or anything with a speedy beat,' said Fearful Phil. 'I just thought we might croon a soft lullaby to him.' 'That is one stupid idea!' shouted Fag Ash Bill from the pavement outside as he lit up another cigarette. 'Any lullaby would lull Ol' Red Eyes further into a deep sleep. But if you want my help, I can always dimp my ciggie and then I could enter the pub legally and maybe tell the old bloke a joke. He used to like a good

laugh did Ol' Red Eyes.' 'Don't bother, Bill,' we chorused. 'Just stay outside and see if you can spot somebody who knows anything about zombies.' 'Why don't we call an ambulance?' suggested Daft Barry who seemed to be the only one among us who was making any sense. 'Hmmm,' Dave the barman hmmmed. 'The only problem with that scenario is that the first thing the paramedics would want to know is the name of the patient. I don't believe any of us knows Ol' Red Eyes' proper name. So it could prove a touch embarrassing.' We all nodded in agreement. 'Just listen to yourselves nodding like that!' declared our current leader

and mentor Andromeda Arkwright as she marched into the pub. 'A man's life could be at stake and all you lot seem to be bothered about is feeling flustered because you don't know what Ol' Red Eyes was christened. 'And Fag Ash Bill is just as bad,' she went on. 'Would you believe he's outside asking people if they happen to belong to The Undead. 'Now do not forget this,' Andromeda concluded in solemn tones. 'If that other old man, the one with the scythe, has indeed come to collect Ol' Red Eyes, you will never, ever forgive yourselves.' There was a spooky silence as Andromeda Arkwright's reference to the Grim Reaper started to sink in. Of course, Dave the barman grabbed the wrong end of the scythe . . . I mean stick. 'No way!' he cried. 'We're not holding the wake at Ye Olde Man & Scythe. Why should that money-grabbing pub receive all the proceeds as we drink to Ol' Red Eyes' memory.' At which point the corpse in question opened one eye. 'What the hell are you lot going on about?' he demanded. 'I'm trying to get some sleep here.' 'You're alive! yelled Andromeda Arkwright in abandoned elation. Aided by a rush of adrenaline, she pulled Ol' Red Eyes to his feet and

kissed him. 'Yuk!' responded the old codger. 'Someone get this woman off me! I'd rather die than have a snog with that horrible bint!' Andromeda Arkwright released her grip on her pub leader predecessor and he slumped back to the floor, grumbling and then yawning. 'I think we need some liquid refreshment after that little drama,' sighed Andromeda. She produced a wad of notes and plonked the money onto the bar top. 'Drinks all round, Dave,' she said to mein host. Dave the barman chuckled with unrestrained glee as he carefully counted the cash and thrust it into his underworked till. Minutes later we were noisily and joyfully guzzling our landlord's infamous watered-down but nonetheless welcome round of ales and spirits -- and all was well in our little world. Until Andromeda Arkwright decided that things were going a little too well. 'Order! Order!' she shouted above the noise. 'Thanks, Andromeda!' Indoor Lou and Fearful Phil responded immediately. 'Make it another pint of diluted ale.' 'I think I'll have a black coffee with a dash of milk,' said Daft Barry. 'Would somebody fetch me out a cigarette?' requested Fag

Ash Bill from outside. Andromeda Arkwright sighed. 'Let us show some decorum in respect of the person who I am pleased to announce is still alive despite our fears to the contrary just a few minutes ago.' As one, we looked down on the floor and as one we all shrieked in shock. For not only was Ol' Red Eyes not moving again but one of us was actually standing on the poor man's windpipe. 'Phone for an ambulance this instant!' shouted Andromeda. 'No need for that. It was only a slight leg cramp,' I said, gingerly easing my foot off Ol' Red Eyes' throat. 'I'll just wiggle my toes until the pain eases.' 'Not for you, you berk!' the pub clientele yelled in unison at me. 'Can't you see what you've done, stupid Dave Silver? This time, you've actually sacrificed the old goat.' The paramedics eventually arrived, bearing a stretcher together with an apology. 'We would have got here sooner,' said one, 'but some chain-smoking guy outside insisted on quizzing us about demons.' Anyway, to cut a long recovery story short, Ol' Red Eyes was kept in hospital until his sore throat got better and I was barred from the pub until I swapped my hobnailed boots for a pair of trainers.

Salt Of The Earth Torrevieja’s salt industry visitor centre will open its doors before the end of the year, after failing to open in time for the summer season, according to Councillor Fanny Serrano. Work on the building, based in the old coach house on Avda Urbano Arreguias , was not completed in time, and plans for tourist trains had to be put on hold, despite being widely advertised.

SelfInflicted

A hunter who went out to shoot some wild boar ended up killing himself with his own shotgun. The 32-year-old man went out last Friday (September 26th) in the Herencia area of Ciudad Real when the weapon discharged, with bullet lodging in his leg. He was taken by a friend to the Villarrubia de los Ojos health centre, some 10 kilometres away, but bled to death before medical staff could treat him.

Turn On

Electricity consumption is now being charged by the hour as of yesterday (October 1st), meaning consumers with smart meters only pay for what they use and when. Hourly billing is only possible for those with 'smart' meters already fitted – expected to be 16 million households by the end of this year.

Clever Locals

Spanish adults are among the most highlyqualified in the world, according to recent research. Out of 61 countries studied in the Institute for Management Development report by the Economic Studies Institute (IEE), Spain ranks fourteenth, which is way in front of the UK, USA, Germany and France.

News

Friday 2nd October 2015

What Next?

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has ruled out independence talks for Catalunya after separatist parties won an overall majority in Sunday’s regional elections. Rajoy said he is willing to work with the next Catalan government on a wide range of issues but Spanish unity is not one of them. “What I’m ready to do, as I’ve always said, is listen and talk. But I’m not ready, under any circumstances, to get rid of the law,” Rajoy told

a news conference on Monday. Spain’s constitution does not allow any region to break away so the prospect remains highly hypothetical. But having secured 72 out of 135 seats in Catalunya’s parliament, President Artur Mas, head of the main secessionist group said the results couldn’t be ignored: “One thing’s undeniably clear for everyone; whether you’re Junts pel Si (Together for Yes) or the CUP (Popular Unity Candidacy); This election was a big contest about one issue – independence or not. And the result was a clear victory for the yes camp.” In an interesting coincidence, Artur Mas has been summoned to appear before a judge on October 15th to face charges of civil disobedience for holding his illegal 'symbolic referendum' last November, which produced an overwhelming vote in favour of independence, albeit it on a low turnout.

High And Dry A 50-year-old Valencia City travel agent who booked a big family cruise, and then merely pocketed their 22 thousand euro, has been arrested by the National Police. The fraudster left a 27-strong member family without their dream cruise, as he took a couple

of two thousand euro payments, and then the remaining 18 thousand euro for the trip that never happened. The agent made no arrangements or bookings with the cruise company, whilst the family were left out of pocket and with no holiday this summer.

Dine and Wine A third of visitors to the Valencia region and the Costa Blanca apparently are attracted to come to the area because of the food. A recent Tourism and Cuisine Promotion Fair in Valencia City aimed at tourist professionals, said that “food holidays” were getting more and

more popular, with the lure of the Costa Blanca being the wines and high quality paella, in addition to the mild climate during the winter, coupled with hot summers. Of Spain's 190 thousand bars and restaurants, 32 thousand of them can be found in the Valencia region.

A Diffused Situation A bomb disposal team was sent to the La Manga area last week to neutralise an old aircraft bomb that was found in the water by a diver.

The explosive, which could have been dropped during the Civil War, was diffused by experts close to Isla Grosa and El Farallón island.

Sharp Hearing

The sound of heartbeat led the Guardia Civil to find a man hidden in a car's secret compartment as he was trying to enter a Spanish enclave from Morocco. Officers stripped down the BMW vehicle in Melilla after noticing it was being driven by two young

men they suspected of being people smugglers. The Guardia said that during their search they heard the sound of a heart beat coming from under the engine, and they discovered a 19-year-old Guinean man who was described as being in 'a

very bad physical state', after hiding in a false compartment inside the dashboard. The two suspected smugglers fled the scene, but one of them, a 23year-old Spaniard, was later arrested and charged with people trafficking.

Czech-Mate Three thieves, said to be of Czech and Kosovan nationality, who targeted tourists at Girona Aiport on the Costa Brava have been arrested by the police. They were caught in Vilobí d'Onyar in Girona province after a German couple had their bag snatched off them as they were getting into their hire at the airport. The trio were said to have been targeting middle-aged and elderly foreign tourists who booked rental cars. The thieves would position their own car just outside the car park and, whilst one of

them stayed inside at the wheel ready to make a quick getaway, the other two would follow the

tourists on foot and snatch their bags as they loaded their luggage into their vehicles.

Investment Grants Given Alicante’s provincial council will give over two million euro to 17 municipalities across the Vega Baja, with the money going on improving street lighting,

paving and road repairs in addition to municipal buildings. Orihuela and Torrevieja will be the biggest beneficiaries, both getting just over 350 thou-

sand euro each, with other towns such as Almoradí, Guardamar, Los Montesinos and San Miguel are also set to receive some funding.

Happens Here All The Time A gang of drug traffickers landed on a Costa del Sol beach last Saturday lunchtime in a rubber dinghy and then calmly

unloaded a massive two thousand kilo haul of cannabis in front of sunbathers, before transferring it to a waiting van. The drug

stash is said to be worth up to eight million euro, with the well-witnessed beach transfer happening at Manilva, close to Estepona.

Friday 2nd October 2015

Línea Directa’s Medical Treatment Guarantees Quality

With this service, the first of its kind in Spain, each patient saves an average of 2 months and 15 days in his or her treatment. The treatment is offered free of charge in all policies and covers not only the people travelling in the insured car but also injured third-parties. At the end of 2004, Línea Directa launched its Full Medical Treatment service, a complete private network of health assistance which guarantees those people injured in traffic accidents complete and immediate health assistance. The service, the only one of its kind in Spain, is totally free and is available to all people – drivers and occupants – travelling in a car insured by Línea Directa, whether they are to blame for the accident or not, as well as injured third parties. To operate this service, Línea Directa has created

an extensive assistance network by means of collaboration agreements with prestigious medical specialists, hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, diagnosis centres and patient transportation services. Línea Directa also offers its customer services entirely in English and German, acting as intermediaries not only with repair garages, but also with medical centres. Thanks to the speed of all the processes included in this service, which makes it possible to reduce waiting times and achieve a better and faster recovery, patients save an average of 2

months and 15 days in their treatment which allows them to get back to their personal and professional lives much sooner. This treatment is offered in conjunction with Línea Directa’s Psychological Attention Plan, which includes professional support both for those people who have been involved in a traffic accident as well as for their closest family members. You can find out more about all the benefits available website at www.lineadirecta.com or by calling 902 123 104.

Friday 2nd October 2015

Catwalk Success

Ramped Up

Piping Duo

on the Age Concern building car park on Calle Paganini, La Siesta, Torrevieja. Besides the fund-raising aspect of the fair, the event also hopes to increase the awareness of the help and support that TSS provides for stroke patients as well as their carers and families.

Eager And Willing The animal sanctuary, Finca San Miguel de Salinas welcomed lots of eager visitors at their Open Day last weekend, with a chance to

712 euro was raised for the Paul Cunningham Nurses charity thanks to a fashion show at the Quesada Country Club last week, which was blessed with perfect weather for the models to strut their stuff outdoors. Entertainment was provided by the Torrevieja Barbershop Harmonisers, along with the skills of magician, Graeme Mykal.

Visitors to tomorrow’s (Saturday) Autumn Fair staged by the Torrevieja Stroke Support Group will be piped in by Roy and Donnie, who’ll also be playing a selection of popular Scottish tunes and taking requests. The event will run from 11.00am through till 3.00pm

Local & News

The Rojales-based Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre has a brand new horse trailer, which has replaced the previous one which was 15 years old. Centre supporters raised five thousand euros to buy the new custom-made trailer, but frustratingly a serious of problems with the Salamanca manufacturer meant that the new equipment only arrived recently as opposed to April.

Centre co-founder Sue Weeding said she the new trailer had been specially designed to make rescuing sick, frail, injured and old horses easier and safer. “The new trailer has a ramp that can actually be lowered almost down to the ground so the horse just gets straight on and it also has special non-slip flooring. It’s much safer for us and for the animals we rescue”, said Sue.

The Torrevieja Anglican Chaplaincy of St. Peter & St.Paul is holding their annual Autumn Fayre on Saturday October 10th. The

venue will be the grounds and garden of Campoverde Church, with the event running between 11.00am and 3.00pm.

Fayre Enough

see the various animals, as well people generously digging into their pockets to continue the work of the welfare group.

Jeanette Erath - Learn Spanish

Friday 2nd October 2015

Spanish Phrases At The Ready! This week we are going to look at some translations for the situations I gave you last week. Remember there may be general differences as there are other words and phrases that can be used but in general these are some basic translations: ME: Hello Doctor. I have a pain in my leg, DR.: OK, whereabouts does it hurt, can you show me, ME: Yes, it´s here, DR.: Ok, how long has it been hurting? ME: About four days, it started when I was walking around the market. DR.: Are you taking any painkillers for it? ME: No, well, just paracetamol DR.: OK, come over here and let me have a look. ME: Ok. DR: Well, I can´t see any inflammation or injury, keep taking the paracetamol and if it is still

tor, bye. DR.: Bye. Yo: Hola, me duele el pierna Médico: Vale, ¿por dónde te duele? ¿Me muestra? Yo: Sí, claro, está aquí M: Vale, ¿Por cuánto tiempo te duele? Yo: pues, sobre cuatro días, empeció cuando estaba caminando por el mercadillo, M: ¿Estás tomando algún medicamento? Yo: No, bueno, solo paracetamol M: Vale, ven por aquí y déjame tener un vistazo Yo: vale M: bueno, no veo ningún inflamación ni heridas, siga tomando el paracetamol y si aún te duele vuelva en 5 días Yo: Vale, gracias, adiós M: Adiós. Now we are going to imagine a visit to the bank, have a look and see how you can translate the following: ME: Good morning. TELLER: Good morning, how can I help you? ME: I would like to set up a direct debit from my account. TELLER: Ok, how much would you like to pay? ME: Fifty euros. TELLER: How often would tor. I c o D o ll e H “ you like the money in have a pain to be paid? ME: ” g le my Every month on the fifteenth of the month. TELLER: What´s your painful account number? ME: come back in five 234123129. TELLER: Do days. ME: Thank you doc- you have your NIE? ME:

REAL LIFE SPANISH

Yes, here it is. TELLER: Ok. Thank you that has been done. ME: Thank you very much, bye. TELLER: Thank you, bye. Yo: Buenos días Cajero: Buenos días, en que te puedo ayudar? Yo: Quiero establecer una domiciliación bancaria de mi cuenta, C: Vale ¿Cuánto te gustaría pagar? Yo: Cincuenta euros C: ¿con qué frecuencia le gustaría que el dinero que se pagará? Yo: Cada mes, en el día quince C: ¿Cuál es tu número de cuenta? Yo: 234123129 T: ¿Tienes tu NIE? Yo: Sí, aquí está C: Vale, gracias. Ya está hecho Yo: muchas gracias, adios C: Gracias, adios. Finally we are going to the shops and see how you can translate the following: SHOP ASSISTANT: Hello, can I help you? ME: Yes, I want a new washing machine, can you tell me which of these is better? SA: Well, this one is bigger and can wash clothes in fifteen minutes, whereas this other one is slightly smaller and doesn´t have a quick wash, but it is of course cheaper. ME: Do they both use the same electricity? Are they economical? SA: Yes, they are both good with electricity. ME: Do you offer free delivery? SA: No, I´m afraid not, where do you

live? ME: I live in the next town. SA: Then the delivery charge is ten euros. ME. Oh that´s ok, how long does it take to be delivered? SA: It can be delivered tomorrow or as soon as you would like. ME. That´s great, well then, I´ll have this one, thank you. SA: Ok. How are you paying, cash or card? ME: I´ll pay by cash. SA: Ok. Come to the till and we will do everything. ME: Ok. Asistente: Hola, ¿te puedo ayudar? Yo: Sí, quiero una nueva lavadora, puedes decirme cuál de

ellas es mejor A: pues esta es más grande y se puede lavar la ropa en quince minutos mientras que esta otra es un poco más pequeña y no dispone de un lavado rápido pero es por supuesto más barata Yo: ¿Ambos usan la misma electricidad? ¿Son económica? A: Sí, son los dos económicas Yo: ¿Ofrece la entrega gratuita? A: No, me temo que no, ¿dónde vives? Yo: Vivo en el pueblo al lado A: ah, eso está bien, ¿Cuánto tiempo se tarda en ser entregado? se puede entregar mañana

o tan pronto como le gustaría. Yo: Eso es genial, bien entonces, voy a tener éste, gracias A: Ok ¿cómo vas a pagar, en efectivo o con tarjeta? Yo: voy a pagar en efectivo A: ok, vamos a la caja y vamos a hacer todo. Yo: Vale. I have tried to keep it as simple as possible yet still using proper Spanish phrases, and that is what you need in order to be able to speak to people. Go out there and have a chat, from there you will advance. Enjoy Spanish!

Pets

Friday 2nd October 2015

Voting is continuing for Pet Idol 2015 on the website, thecourier.es. Already, the leader

board has been changing as the votes are coming in. Voting will remain open for another week or so, so thereÂ´s still plenty of time, although you can visit every day and add your votes to your favouriet pictures. Visit the website, thecourier.es, and click on the Pet Idol 2015 link at the top of the page.

Keeping Four Paws On The Ground

Protecting Pets Spain has become the 18th European Union country to ban operations on domestic animals for cosmetic purposes only, including docking tails, removing claws or cutting off ears. An EU directive has finally been incorporated into national law after 10 years of being put on the back burner in Spain, tightening up on unhealthy practises and making animal-owners personally responsible for their pets' health and wellbeing. Owning, breeding and trading animals is now only permitted where the person involved has sufficient knowledge to do so, which will preclude, for example, horses being sold to people who cannot ride or do not know how to look after them. Also, pets can no longer be used in spectacles, such as circuses or films, or for advertising where doing so would compromise their welfare or health. The agreement sets out

the basic principles of domestic animal care and obligations for owners, non-owners with custody of pets, and political institutions at all levels. The latter forces councils and governments to correctly manage stray or feral animals, including colonies of feral cats, in a safe and humane way and to develop and promote education, information and awareness campaigns. The agreement formally recognises the 'special relationship' between domestic animals and humans, emphasises the contribution humans make to animals' quality of life, and pets' value to society. Recommendations within it include not giving pets as gifts to children without the express permission of their parents or legal adult guardians, and not giving pets away as prizes, as well as discouraging unplanned breeding or owning wild animals as pets.

Jumping up is a common behaviour problem facing many dog owners. It's annoying to feel like you're being attacked by an excited and overly exuberant dog the minute you step through your front door. It can also be dangerous for small children. The good news is that you can train a dog to stop jumping. Withhold Attention The first part of teaching a dog not to jump involves withholding your attention. There are several ways you can do this: As soon as your dog jumps up, turn your back on him. Cross your arms over your chest, and don't make a sound. If the dog runs around to jump again, turn the other way so your back is again to him. Wait for him to stop jumping.

Another method is to remove yourself altogether. If your dog jumps up when you walk in the door, turn around and walk back outside. If he jumps up when you're inside, walk out of the room. Wait a moment, and step back inside. Repeat this until your dog is calm. Reward Good Behaviour It helps when you're working on stopping unwanted jumping if you keep some treats close at hand. As soon as your dog is standing in front of you with all four paws on the ground, throw him a treat. Give him praise, but keep things low key. Too much excitement and attention from you may stimulate him enough to get him jump up again. Practice Makes Perfect It helps if you can set up the situation to practice with

your dog. For instance, if he jumps up a lot when you first walk through the door, spend a few minutes a few times a day coming and going. Don't make a big fuss over the dog, and be sure to step back outside if he jumps up. Reward him any time all four feet are on the floor.

Add a Sit Command Once your dog is able to keep all four feet on the floor for a few seconds or more, start asking him to sit. Walk into a room or through the front door, and give the command "sit." As soon as the dog sits, give him a treat. Practice this over several training sessions. With lots of practice, your dog will be sitting as soon as you walk through the door or enter the room. Practice with Other People It's not enough that you practice with your dog. You should also involve friends and family in this training. Otherwise your dog may learn only that it's not okay to jump up on you. Having other people help with this training will teach your dog to keep all four paws on the floor no matter who comes into the room.

Pets Corner: Can You take in a Homeless Dog or Cat?

DAPHNE

FREDDY

GREAT DANES

JAKE

NURIA

PASHA

Daphne came into our care a month ago with her younger sister. She is sweet natured, a little shy but loves a cuddle. Daphne is 18 months old and is fully vaccinated, micro chipped, spayed and longing for someone to love. Please contact the kennels on 966 710 047 or you can send an email to info@satanimalrescue.com for more details.

This stunning little man is called Freddy and he is a point ginger gorgeous Siamese cat and is around 11 weeks old. He is very affectionate and is good with other cats and dogs. All he needs now is somebody to care for him and give him the loving home he deserves. Call: 645 469 253. www.petsinspain.com

If anyone is looking to adopt a large dog, APAH has rescued a litter of puppies, who are apparently Great Danes They are likely to be very large when fully grown, so you need to have plenty of space to care for one of these loyal companions. To arrange to meet the family, please call APAH on either 630 422 563 or 616 210 850.

Jake is a very handsome male Lab mix who was found wandering in the woods around La Marina. Jake is a friendly and obedient dog who is a real joy to have around. He is neutered and house trained as well as fully vaccinated, with his passport and microchip in place. For more on Jake, phone 865 776 348 or visit the website www.k9club.es

Nuria was rescued with two of her pups. She is a beautiful small medium sized dog, 4 years but has been very badly looked after in the past and is quite nervous of new things. She is friendly with people, very wary of dogs larger than her and not phased by cats. For more on Nuria, please phone P.E.P.A. on 650 304 746 or email p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail. com

Pasha is a five-year-old Pachon Navarro who was going to be euthanised. Pasha is very healthy and loving and needs a new home where she will get the love that she needs and deserves. For more information on this amazing and lovely girl please phone P.E.P.A. on 650 email or 746 304 p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail. com

Friday 2nd October 2015

Do you think your pension is too small to transfer? Think again!

I recently met with a client who had never considered a pension transfer because he had a company pension scheme and was only with his employer for 3 years. He guessed that his pension fund would be worth around 3k to 5k and not worth transferring. After contacting his company and applying for a pension transfer quotation we found out that the value of his pension fund was actually 37,000 pounds. He decided to QROPS his pension and take a lump sum. Another client thought his pension was a moderate 25,000 pounds and after investigation it turned out to be worth over 90,000 pounds. I am staggered at how valuable these seemingly small pension pots are. Time and time again I see so called "small pension pots" turn out to be large pension funds. Another client of who was in a company pension scheme for 8 years had a pension transfer value of 120,000 pounds. If you have a pension fund and you have dismissed the idea of a pension transfer because you consider your fund will be too small then please think again. You may also have a lost pension that you have not pursued because you thought the pension will be "too little to bother with". I urge you to dig out any information that you have on these valuable pensions and come and see us. You may be surprised at how much they are worth. We will be happy to give you advice on what cash lump sum and income that you would receive if you transferred your pension to either a SIPP or a QROPS. Please contact us in the first instance on 965 704 338 or email at Contact@SeagateWealth.es

Friday 2nd October 2015

Tony Mayes - About Life

Greed Is The Root Of All Evil

How many of you listened in total disbelief with the appalling Volkswagen scandal unravelling over the last week or so? My initial response was to say: - "They wouldn't be so stupid as that, surely". But yes they were. It beggars belief that otherwise intelligent people would authorise software to be created to cheat inspectors, so that when engines were under test they would appear greener than they actually were, and when an ordinary driver got behind the wheel, the "deceptor" was turned off so the engine gave better performance but emissions were far higher. This is a dreadful reflection on the Volkswagen board as well as on the entire German motor industry. For many years I've believed that when people get too much power, and too much money, all common sense and what's right and what's wrong goes out of the window. We've seen it with the "tribe" of bankers, who got a sniff of the billions they could make by hoodwinking the public and it resulted in the most devastating worldwide recession. Also last week we heard of the awful decision of a former hedge fund manager who bought the rights to a drug used to treat AIDS patients and as soon as he got his greedy hands on it, he hiked the price by almost 5,500 percent overnight! The pill costs just under one pound to make and was sold for £8.78 but under him it rose to £488.26. Do you want another example of greed? Millionaire Nick Varney, CEO Merlin Entertainments, which owns Alton Towers, recently visited one of the victims of the horrific Smiler crash, Vicky Balsh, who lost her leg in the accident. It's good that Varney offered his regret at

what had happened, but she was insulted when he soon talked about the financial losses suffered by the ride’s closure! So what has Varney, the hedge fund manager, the bankers and the board of Volkswagen got in common? The loss of money or the making of more is never too far away from their minds. Sadly, with far too many people, it's greed and a belief that anything goes in the pursuit of money. There was an interview on the TV recently of a multi-millionaire who was asked what motivated him. His reply was that everything he did had to have a profit motive. In other words, if he couldn't make money from doing something, it wasn't worth doing! The Conservatives call entrepreneurs captains of industry. Maybe they are, but their obsession with making money too often comes with a loss of common decency, the knowledge of what is right and wrong and the total loss of

compassion. Those Volkswagen directors, who must have had full knowledge that they were approving the "fixing" of millions of cars to try to get an unfair advantage, should be prosecuted, and jailed for a long time if found guilty. Any fines should be so severe that the company is almost

obliterated with the assets having to be sold off to rivals. Draconian punishments need only happen once and the message would get through to the greedy that their behaviour is anti-social and will not be tolerated. Sadly we have a UK government which will do nothing to rock the boat of big business and the belief that the rich and powerful can get away with anything under the Tories makes Jeremy Corbyn an attractive alternative with some voters. I'm full of praise for what has happened in the creation of Zenia Boulevard shopping complex on the Orihuela Costa, which opened just over three years ago. It's vibrant. It's appealing to shoppers, and it makes a good place to spend a few hours to shop, relax and have a meal. It's also done much to bring prosperity to the surrounding area; increased employment and, more than likely, has created a property "bubble" where homes within a mile or two have been enjoying the "Boulevard factor" in increased values. All well and good, but do we have to endure all the noise? We live more than a quarter of a mile from the complex, but, during their threeyear celebrations last weekend, we were subjected to horrendous noise all evening. The amplification was so powerful that we were able to hear every note and every word of the music going on late into the night, and to block it out we had to close every door and every window. That's no exaggeration! The people there must have been subjected to ear-damaging noise, so was it all really necessary? I think people can enjoy themselves without being subjected to eardeafening decibels. Next time Zenia Boulevard, please

turn the sound button down it won't damage the enjoyment, and people living nearby won't be driven to distraction.

The RSPCA's powers to prosecute people for animal abuse are to be investigated by MPs and it‘s about time. The charity has far too many

together” and the inquiry would look at making them "more distinct". When I was a cub reporter many moons ago it was a

There are few people in Spain who have gone through one of the hottest summers ever who would not agree that the weather patterns are changing. But now it seems that Americans too are baffled - because to date there have been no major hurricanes to hit the south eastern States and that hasn't happened since 1914. Apparently it may be to do with El Nino, the temperature build up in the Pacific Ocean off the western coast of the States and Mexico. The warming is greater than ever this year and at the same time ice melt in the Antarctic is higher than for many years and there is less ice north in the Arctic too. As if this is not enough, the Gulf Stream, which brings warm water across the Atlantic to Britain, seems less strong and flowing slightly further south, which could mean a colder winter in Britain and Western Europe. We´ll see if this happens as global warming puts the entire world into the unknown.

powers and too much money, and needs to have its wings clipped, because it's wrong that it can act as investigators and also prosecutors. This does not happen in any other sector, where police investigate and the Crown Prosecution Service brings the prosecution. This means that there are two sets of eyes looking at wrong-doing before anything gets to court. Because the RSPCA themselves investigate animal cruelty and bring prosecutions, we have the crazy situation that more resources can be put into animal cruelty than, for example, child cruelty, and that’s just wrong. And it's allowed to continue because charities like the RSPCA are awash with money - thanks to those who prefer to leave their money to help animals than their fellow human beings. Simon Hart, a Conservative MP on the environment select committee, said the three roles of the RSPCA - prosecutor, campaigner and fundraiser did not "sit comfortably

police joke that if an incident happened close to a border between two forces, they would try to "dump" it the other side to avoid all the hassle. This was before the days of modern forensic science and CCTV, whilst radio communications were pretty basic. But it's sad that cockups between police forces are still alive and well. A few months ago Police Scotland left a couple gravely injured in a car accident for days even though they had received a report of the accident. And now a mix-up between three forces, B e d f o r d s h i r e , Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire left an injured motorcyclist lying for more than two hours after crashing into a ditch near the boundaries of the three forces. With all the sophisticated communications available to police and the emergency services these days, cock-ups should never happen. The fact that they do mean there's work to do to prevent it continuing.

ISSUE 9 2ND OCTOBER 2015

Friday 2nd October 2015

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Motoring Christmas Gift Guide There´s no escaping it, Christmas is coming faster than many of us might like, so we thought you might appreciate a little help finding the perfect gift for the motoring enthusiasts on your gift list. This week, we are looking at motoring based book and here are the top picks:

Ferrari 250 GT: Short wheel base By Doug Nye RRP:£60.00 ISBN: 978-1-907085-23-9 This superb book tells the story of the finest example of a glorious breed of Ferrari, the 250 GT Short Wheelbase, a great engine with a fine chassis and a beautiful body it became one of the most revered Ferraris. This book provides detailed insight into the race when Stirling Moss drove to victory in the Goodwood Tourist Trophy of 1960. Available from www.porterpress.co.uk

Stirling Moss: My Racing Life By Sir Stirling Moss with Simon Taylor and foreword by Lewis Hamilton Evro Publishing ISBN: 978 1 910505 06, RRP: £50.00 Stirling Moss guides you through his motor racing life with an insightful and often amusing commentary to a collection of over 320 superb photographs, many from his own albums. Taking us from his childhood to the height of his fame as ‘Mr Motor Racing’ and then to the sudden end of his racing career with that crash at Goodwood in 1962. Available from www.evropublising.com

Jaguar Design: A Story of Style By Nick Hull Porter Press International ISBN: 978-1-907085-29-1 RRP: £90.00 One ingredient is common to every Jaguar – style. Arguably a greater proportion of people have more passion for Jaguar than for any other car manufacturer. This tremendous book tells the great Jaguar styling story in fascinating detail from the earliest Swallow motorcycle sidecars, through the famous icons - such as the Etype and the XJ6 – to the very latest stylish cars. Available from www.porterpress.co.uk

Spitfire People By Paul Beaver with a foreword by Sir Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown Evro Publishing ISBN: 978-1-910505-05-2, RRP: £25.00 Spitfire People examines the world’s most iconic aeroplane from the people perspective, breaking new ground by using previously unpublished sources to shed light on the Spitfire’s design, production and operation exploring the roles of over 50 significant people Paul Beaver has been a leading presenter on the Battle of Britain throughout the 75th Anniversary in 2015. Available from www.evropublishing.co.uk Le Mans: The Official History 1923-29 By Quentin Spurring Publication Date: 8th October 2015 Evro Publishing ISBN: 978-1-910505-05-2, RRP: £50.00 Officially licensed with the ACO, the organisers of Le Mans 24 Hours race, the sixth title in a decade-by-decade series. Covering the seven 24 Hours races of the 1920s, plus all the events held at the Le Mans circuit during the period 1906-23 including vivid photographs. Compiled by an acknowledged authority of this legendary race, this series of books is treasured by all enthusiasts of sports car racing. Available from www.evropublishing.co.uk

Sir John Egan: Saving Jaguar Porter Press International ISBN: 978-1-907085-31-4, RRP: £24.95 When Sir John Egan arrived at Jaguar Cars in April 1980, as Chief Executive, the company's very survival was in grave doubt. In fact, the situation looked utterly hopeless and he was greeted at the gates by the workforce – on strike! This book tells the story of how John Egan overcame the odds and, piece by piece, rebuilt this great company, winning over the workforce, the overseas dealers and, most important of all, the customers. An amazing story for car enthusiasts, those in business and Jaguar devotees. Available from www.porterpress.co.uk

OFFICIAL MOTOGP SEASON REVIEW 2015 By Julian Ryder Publication Date: 25th November 2015, ISBN: 978-1910505-09-0 RRP:£30.00 It has been a great season for MotoGP fans with a resurgent Valentino Rossi back to the fore – he’s leading the title race at the time of writing – but with plenty of competition from Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo and Honda’s Marc Marquez, the runaway champion of 2014. The Official MotoGP Season Review is the book of record, treasured by collectors, and the 2015 edition will be published by Evro just two weeks after the last race, in good time for Christmas. British fans have been enjoying a golden era, the like of which they haven’t seen in Grand Prix racing since the days of Barry Sheene. They can enjoy watching Danny Kent and Sam Lowes win in Moto3 and Moto2, while in the premier class Cal Crutchlow has been knocking on the door of a MotoGP victory, Bradley Smith has been getting better and better, and Scott Redding’s sixth place in the British round at Silverstone gave a damp but large crowd reasons to be cheerful. Also available from the website www.evropublishing.com

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Friday 2nd October 2015

Club Torrevieja Classics & Specialists Cars Run

A total of 14 cars with 40 members assembled at the Lo Monte Hotel for the journey of 95km

This month’s Club Torrevieja Classics & Specialists Car run was organised by members Frank & Steve to the “Homage Tower” at Aledo. A total of 14 cars with 40 members and friends assembled at the Lo Monte Hotel for the journey of 95 kilometres which departed at 10.30 a.m. The route of the journey was via the AP7 towards Cartagena taking junction 782 towards Murcia/Balsicas. They then headed towards Roldan & Fuente Alamo. A coffee stop was taken at Venta El Campo after 1 hours driving. The weather was really hot that day so the coffee

stop was welcomed by all. The vehicles then proceeded through Cuevos del Reyllo / Los Cantareros / El Pareton / Totana and then on up to Aledo. Upon approaching Aledo a police escort was waiting for the group to direct them up to the parking area outside the “Homage Tower”. The Ayuntamiento had very kindly agreed to open the “Homage Tower” for the club members and friends in order that they could access the Tower and view the spectacular views of the surrounding areas. On entering the Tower the group were handed an information leaflet explain-

ing an indepth guide of the history of the ancient town of Aledo dating as far back as the Thirteenth Century. All members and friends were grateful to the Car Club for kindly paying the entrance fee to the “Homage Tower” After the tour of the Tower the group then proceeded back through the ancient town of Aledo down to the Monasterio de Santa Eulalio Hotel for a pre organised 4 course lunch. Before entering the restaurant for lunch, members were able to look around the Sunday Artesan market which is held in the grounds of the hotel every third Sunday of the month.

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Motorists 'tricked' Motorists are being "tricked" by carmakers into buying vehicles which claim to be more fuel efficient than they really are, a new report claims. Transport & Environment said Europe's carmakers routinely abused tests on fuel performance and CO2 emissions. The Brusselsbased Transport & Environment said drivers are spending 450€ (£331) a year more than expected on fuel. Over the lifetime of a car, this adds up to an average 2,800€ for additional fuel, the report found. "Carmakers are effectively cheating their own customers," the report said. Greg Archer, said "There is a need for a new [emissions] test but what we're also seeing here is a distortion of the current system. "The independent agencies [in Europe] that oversee the tests are paid for by the car industry themselves. In the US, we have an independent regulator, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) that ensures they're done rigorously."

Friday 2nd October toâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Thursday 8th October 2015

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It´s Criminal – Whatson´s Choice Idiots! I am working with idiots! More about that later. Welcome to another packed edition of Whatson´s Choice, FREE every week inside The Courier newspaper. This week it´s all about the grizzly world of crime. There are two great crime drama shows on ITV this week, the first one stars a favourite actress of mine, Nicola Walker, who I for one love in Last Tango in Halifax, but more so in the great Spooks.

Unforgotten is all about cold case murder investigations and, here is a great link, it also features Trevor Eve, who you m i g h t remember played Detective Superintendent Peter Boyd in Waking the Dead, which was all about cold case murder investigations. He also played Shoestring, another great detective from the late 70´s, but I don´t remember that too much as I´m not old enough, but granddad Rumbelows told me all about him. I love it when history comes together like

that. The second great crime show also features murders as Lewis is back too. Lewis and Hathaway are back together again, although there is also a new face in town and an emotional journey for Hathaway. Incidentally, it was revealed this week that the show Lewis has a hidden tribute to the late John Thaw, who famously played Lewis predecessor, Morse. The tribute comes in the form of the now younger Inspector, who displays the tribute to Thaw, neatly wrapped in the name HaTHAWay. Isn´t that just brilliant too? Now, back to those idiots I was telling you about, in the design and dressing up department. I wanted to do my own tribute to one of the

greatest modern detectives on TV. It is not my fault that handwriting is not my strong point. I´m a tele after all, my hands were an afterthought! So when they sent me a note saying “who do you want to look like this week?”, and I replied “Morse”, how was I to know they wouldn´t check with me first. I wouldn´t mind so much but they clearly didn´t even try, they just stuck my head in a horse mask. Like I say, idiots! Anyway, with that, I thought I would leave you with a Morse code joke. I was walking past a building site the other day and the bloke with the hammer was banging out, “you´re a paranoid little freak” in Morse code. Tatty bye my friends, tatty bye.

Lewis is Back - ITV Tuesday

Popular crime fighting duo Lewis and Hathaway return to our screens this week and the arrival of new Chief Superintendent Joe Moody heralds a fresh dawn for Oxfordshire Police, although the high flyer soon clashes with Lewis over the latter’s more traditional approach to detective work. With Hobson contemplating a round-world trip to witness the birth of

her niece's baby, and the new boss piling on the pressure, will Robbie finally decide to call time on his policing career? Meanwhile, Hathaway is forced to confront his past when his father is moved into a care home suffering from dementia. After years of avoiding the thorny issue of family ties, has James left it too late to be reunited with

the man his father once was? In episode one of our first two-parter, faced with a seemingly impossible task of identifying the remains of a body discovered in a well, Lewis has also got to contend with a new boss, Chief Superintendent Moody. The new chief is dubious as to Lewis' motivation for coming out of retirement. Feeling not only unwanted but also under the microscope Lewis needs to solve the case in the hope of proving his worth. Hathaway meanwhile is dealing with his own difficult situation as his estranged father, suffering with dementia, is placed into a care home. Going through his father's belongings he realises that his dad, though absent from his son's life, took an interest in him. This revelation causes Hathaway to feel tremen-

dous guilt and in an attempt to avoid facing his father and his personal strife, Hathaway throws himself into his work. Whilst the police are looking into the body in the well, it is the start of an exciting time for young avant-garde artist Talika Desai. An exhibition of her artwork, which heavily features anthropomorphic taxidermy, is opened, but the very next day her body is discovered. On first glance it looks like a tragic drugs overdose, but Hathaway and Lewis quickly recognise the tell-tale signs of murder. The resulting investigation takes Lewis, Hathaway and Maddox into the complex and murky worlds of social media, drugs, taxidermy, alternative art, the homeless East European community and even to the picturesque spires of the Oxford colleges.

Unforgotten - ITV Thursday At the end of the trail is a diary belonging to Jimmy Sullivan, a young man missing since 1976 who appears to be the victim. The final pages of the diary contain several names and addresses, amongst them are Beth, Father Rob, Frankie C and Mr. Slater. Four seemingly unconnected people living very separate lives. It is now down to Cassie and Sunny to find out what happened to Jimmy and to finally get him home. As the six-part series continues, we meet other stars including Trevor Eve (Death Comes to Pemberley, Kidnap and Ransom, Waking the Dead), Bernard Hill (Wolf Hall, Hope and Wire, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers), Ruth Sheen (Our Girl, The Mimic, Mr Turner) and Tom Courtenay (45 Years, Little Dorrit, Quartet, The Dresser and Doctor Zhivago). In a brand new and gripping crime drama for ITV, Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar star as detectives investigating a ‘cold’ murder case of 39 years ago. When the bones of a young man are found beneath the footings of a demolished house, an investigation begins that will unravel the lives of four people who have been waiting for this moment for nearly forty years, as they discover that the past can’t, and won’t, stay buried forever. A skeleton found in the cellar of a building being demolished prompts investigation from DCI Cassie Stuart and her colleague DS Sunny Khan into the murder of a young man that could potentially span back thousands of years. Discovery of what they believe to be a car key near the body not only dates it to within the last 65 years, but also leads them on a trail in the hope of identifying the victim.

New Tricks

BBC One – Tuesday In the ultimate series finale, UCOS is threatened with closure following their perceived mishandling of the Henway case. Their final case begins with the bloody murder of a political activist 15 years ago at The Madhouse – a hub for those suffering from mental health issues. Just as the team are getting somewhere, the order comes from above for Ted, Danny and Steve to cease the investigation. But in true UCOS spirit, the boys throw away the rulebook and uncover something much bigger than just a straight forward murder, involving some top officials, a multinational drugs company and signs of a massive cover up. Danny and Fiona’s relationship hangs in the balance as she must give an answer to the job offer in Aberdeen and Sasha is pulled into a game of political cat and mouse as she realises UCOS are merely puppets in Cynthia’s game.

Strictly Come Dancing

BBC One – Saturday and Sunday This weekend the race to become the Strictly Come Dancing 2015 champion gets serious. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host, as all 15 couples perform live in front of the nation and fight to keep their place in the competition. The celebrities will show off their new sparkling dancing skills in the hope of impressing the ballroom bigwigs, Len Goodman, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood. The Judges will score each duo out of 10 and this will be added to their scores from last week’s spectacular weekend. The vote lines will then open so viewers at home can have their say on their favourite pair. Sadly one of the couples will have to leave the competition on Sunday night’s results show - and no one wants to be the first to go. Sunday also sees a performance from the legend that is Rod Stewart.

Doctor Who: Under The Lake

BBC One – Saturday When an Underwater Base comes under attack, the Doctor and Clara must save the frightened crew and defeat an impossible threat. But what is behind these terrifying events? And can they really be haunted by ghosts?

Friday 2nd October 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs are Coming 12:45 Thief Trackers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Decimate 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Home Away From Home 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News and Weather 20:00 The One Show

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 The Sheriffs are Coming 08:45 Thief Trackers 09:15 Gardeners’ World 09:45 Great British Victoria 10:15 Menu Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 The Daily Politics 14:00 The Rockford Files 14:45 Cash in the Attic 15:30 A Taste of Britain 16:00 Best Bakes Ever 16:45 Africa 17:45 Coast 18:15 Flog It 19:00 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two

20:30 A Question of Sport Berry’s Sue Barker hosts the light- 20:00 Mary hearted sports quiz Absolute Favourites Mary prepares asparagus soup 21:00 EastEnders Phil’s plan begins to fall apart 20:30 Great British Menu Creative culinary competi21:30 Still Open All Hours tion Romance is in the air as Granville continues to woo 21:00 Mastermind Quiz Mavis show 22:00 Have I Got News for You Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a guest host Jeremy Clarkson 22:30 The Kennedys Brenda has decided it is high time someone on Jessop Square had a dinner party 23:00 News at Ten 23:35 The Graham Norton Show 00:25 Asian Provocateur 00:55 Pound Shop Wars 01:25 Weather for the Week Ahead 01:30 News

SOAPS

In Emmerdale, Chrissie tells a panicked Bernice that Lawrence confessed to protect her and is irritated when Bernice asks if she shot Robert. She’s thrown to hear that her father was going to get married to Bernice. She asks Bernice to visit Lawrence with her later to make him see that he stands to lose more than

21:30 Gardeners’ World Carol goes underground to unravel the mysteries of roots 22:00 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice Sister series to Bake Off 22:30 Patagonia: Earth’s Secret Paradis Rarely seen South American wilderness 23:30 Newsnight 00:00 Artsnight 00:30 Later with Jools Holland 01:35 Film Cash (15) 03:15 Question Time 04:15 Special Forces his freedom, but it backfires when the visit ends with Bernice handing back her engagement ring. Lawrence wonders how Chrissie can be so sure he didn’t shoot Robert given he had such a strong motive... David tells Diane he doubts Pollard will turn up to cut the ribbon to officially open the shop. Meanwhile, Pollard’s incredulous when Diane tells him Lawrence has confessed to Robert’s shooting. She’s disgusted at his attitude towards David contributing a percentage of his profits to Val’s charity. At David’s shop, Pollard tries to get in

Morning Good 07:00 Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 News and Weather 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale Bernice is rocked by Lawrence’s decision 20:30 Rugby World Cup New Zealand v Georgia. The All Blacks’ penultimate Pool C fixture sees them taking on Georgia at Millennium Cardiff’s Stadium. The Georgians are renowned for their physicality and scrummaging, but the best European rugby team outside the Six Nations will be hardpressed to match the World Champions. Georgia are coached by New Zealander Milton Haig. Presented by Mark Durden-Smith with Sean Fitzpatrick, Jason Robinson and George Gregan. Commentary from Simon Ward and Geordan Murphy 23:00 News and Weather 23:50 Rugby World Cup Highlights 00:20 Film - Fast and Furious (15) 02:10 Jackpot247 04:00 Britain’s Best Bakery but it’s locked. He makes his feelings about the tribute to Val clear to Edna and Pearl and gets a sledge hammer, beginning to trash the shop. Will this be the final straw for David? Cain leaves the pub when he sees Kyle but Zak tells Moira she has to keep trying with both of them. Later, Kerry accidentally tells Kyle something. Rhona continues to worry for Vanessa when she has difficult feeding Johnny and calls herself a rubbish mum. Paddy is not acting his usual self. Victoria’s angry when Aaron says Robert deserved what happened to him.

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07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss Australia 12:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 13:00 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Deal or No Deal 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 Posh Pawn 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News

07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders 13:10 News 13:15 Police Interceptors 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Film - Still Life: A Three Pines Mystery 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News

21:00 Jimmy Carr Does Deal or No Deal Jimmy takes on the Banker, trying to guess the value of mystery boxes to win up to £250,000 for his chosen charity

21:00 Sham Weddings and Bogus Brides Posing as a prospective best man, Journalist Paul Connolly aims to expose one of the 10,000 sham marriages estimated to be taking place in Britain every year

22:00 Gogglebox The nation’s favourite armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week 23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 00:05 First Dates 01:05 Bad Robots 01:30 Rude Tube 02:25 Film The Last Exorcism (15) 03:50 Supernatural 04:35 Location, Location, Location 05:30 Hugh’s 3 Good Things 05:35 Deal or No Deal Megan’s angry when Leyla doesn’t want to sign the paperwork to wind down the company, having picked up a few new customers.

In Eastenders, Sonia reminds Carol that she needs to start thinking of herself, so she agrees to move to Milton Keynes with Robbie. After starting to say her goodbyes, Carol realises that Sami is upset

20:00 Pets Make You Laugh Out Loud Dave Spikey and Zoe Lyons introduce another compilation of internet videos

22:00 NCIS: New Orleans An officer dies while working on the security of the Vice Chief of Naval Operations, leading to Brody being placed under investigation 23:00 NCIS 23:55 NCIS: Los Angeles 00:55 Access 01:00 Super Casino 04:10 Autopsy: The Last Hours of Amy Winehouse 05:00 Wildlife SOS 05:25 Divine Designs 05:45 House Doctor he can no longer have a puppy after they were all sold. Meanwhile, Sharon confronts Phil about his recent behaviour, but they start to get things back on track when she believes that he is telling her the truth. However, Phil is stopped in his tracks when he receives a visitor. Phil suddenly surprises Sharon and tells her they’re going on a holiday, but as they leave, the visitor returns. How will Sharon react when she realises Phil has lied to her again? Also today, Nancy’s family discover the truth about her seizures.

07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 09:10 You’ve Been Framed 09:35 Dinner Date 10:35 Psych 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 13:10 Emmerdale 14:10 You’ve Been Framed 14:40 Dinner Date 15:40 Jeremy Kyle 19:00 Judge Rinder 20:00 You’ve Been Framed 21:00 Film - The Back-Up Plan (12) 23:10 Film - Derailed (15) 01:20 Two and a Half Men ITV3 07:00 In Loving Memory 07:25 Heartbeat 08:25 The Royal 09:25 Where the Heart is 10:35 Judge Judy 11:50 Inspector Morse 14:05 Heartbeat 15:05 The Royal 16:05 Where the Heart is 17:15 Doctor in the House 17:50 Rising Damp 18:20 In Loving Memory 18:50 Heartbeat 19:55 Murder, She Wrote 20:55 Foyle’s War 23:00 Law and Order: UK 00:05 The Vice 01:10 Wycliffe 02:40 Where the Heart is 03:35 Judge Judy 04:15 Emmerdale Omnibus ITV4 07:00 Gunsmoke 07:55 The Professionals 08:45 Minder 09:45 Car Chasers 10:50 Magnum, PI 11:50 The Professionals 12:50 Minder 13:55 Car Chasers 14:55 Tommy Cooper 15:25 Pawn Stars 15:55 Gunsmoke 17:00 Magnum, PI 18:00 Minder 19:00 Rugby World Cup Highlights 19:45 Pawn Stars 20:15 Pawn Stars 20:45 Film - Cannonball Run II (PG) 23:00 Benidorm 00:00 Film Rambo: First Blood Part II (15)

07:00 Peter Hurst, 11:00 Dennis Christian, 13:00 Alex Trelinski, 16:00 Andy James, 18:00 Suzy G

Saturday 3rd October

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07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 James Martin: Home Comforts 13:00 BBC News; Weather 13:10 Football Focus 13:50 Saturday Sportsday 14:00 Super League 15:00 Bargain Hunt 16:00 Escape to the Continent 17:00 Final Score 18:10 BBC News 18:30 Pointless Celebrities 19:20 Strictly Come Dancing Tess and Claudia present the first of this weekend’s two shows. There are no more second chances for the twinkletoed stars as they and their partners step out onto the dance floor again

07:00 Gunga Din 08:55 Dean Spanley 10:30 The Women’s Football Show 11:00 Animal Park 11:30 More Creatures Great and Small 12:00 Animal SOS 13:00 Great British Menu 15:00 Silk Stockings 16:55 Flog It! 17:55 World’s Busiest Railway 2015 18:55 The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure 19:55 Gardeners’ World 20:30 Natural World The honey badger has a reputation as one of the most fearless animals in the world, Natural World investigates

07:00 Bottom Knocker Street 07:20 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 07:45 Signed Stories 07:50 Sooty 08:05 Fish Hooks 08:25 Adventure Time 08:45 Marvel Avengers Assemble 09:15 Horrid Henry 09:30 Thunderbirds Are Go 10:00 Jessie 10:25 ITV News 10:30 The Unforgettable Frankie Howerd 11:00 All Star Family Fortunes 11:45 The X Factor 13:45 ITV News and Weather 13:55 Downton Abbey 15:00 Rugby World Cup: Samoa v Japan 17:20 Rugby World Cup: South Africa v Scotland 19:50 ITV News and Weather

21:25 Dad’s Army Private Godfrey is at the centre of controversy as the boys raise questions about 20:15 Rugby World Cup England v Australia 21:25 Doctor Who The whether he is brave enough Coverage of the Pool A for the job Time Lord and Clara set out contest from Twickenham. to save the frightened crew Presented by John 22:00 Cradle to Grave of an underwater base who Inverdale, with analysis Fred contemplates an have come under attack uneasy future away from from Clive Woodward, from a mysterious threat Jonny Wilkinson, Michael the docks Lynagh, Jason Robinson 22:10 Casualty Iain and 22:30 Boy Meets Girl and Danny Cipriani, and Dixie are pushed to the limit Things get a bit complicat- commentary by Nick during a training exercise ed for the two families as Mullins, Lawrence Dallaglio they look ahead to Judy’s and Ben Kay 23:00 The National Lottery birthday Live 23:10 BBC News & 23:15 Through the Keyhole Weather 23:30 Match of the 23:00 The Great British 00:15 ITV News and Day 00:55 Film: Bake Off: An Extra Slice Weather 00:35 Rugby Anchorman: the Legend of 23:30 In Case You Missed World Cup Highlights 01:35 Ron Burgundy (18) 02:25 It 00:00 Hunky Dory 01:40 Jackpot247 04:00 Show Weather for the Week Skeletons 03:15 This Is Me the Telly 04:50 ITV Nightscreen BBC Two Ahead 02:30 BBC News

07:15 How I Met Your Mother 08:05 World Mountain Running Championships 09:00 The Morning Line 10:00 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:50 Come Dine with Me 14:30 Channel 4 Racing 17:10 Channel 4 News 17:35 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:05 Location, Location, Location 20:00 Celebrity Benchmark Chris Ramsey and Joe Swash battle it out for the contestant’s chair as Paddy McGuinness hosts another star-studded round of the game show 21:00 Britain’s Best Loved Sitcoms Tamsin Greig narrates this tribute to the shows that have made millions laugh over the past 50 years 22:00 Bridesmaids When Lillian announces her engagement she can’t wait to share the happiest day of her life with her girlfriends, but plans for the bachelorette party descend into chaos 00:30 Hope Springs 02:25 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 03:20 Hollyoaks 05:25 Hugh’s 3 Good Things: Best Bites 05:35 Deal or No Deal 06:25 Fifteen to One

07:00 Milkshake 10:30 Dora and Friends 11:00 SpongeBob SquarePants 11:35 Access 11:50 Cowboy Builders & Bodge Jobs 13:50 Crazy for Christmas 15:45 A Christmas Kiss 17:30 Help for Christmas 19:10 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away

14:10 The X Factor 16:15 The Xtra Factor 17:20 Catchphrase 18:00 The Polar Express 19:55 Rumor Has It 22:00 Practical Magic 00:15 Celebrity Juice 01:05 The Almost Impossible Gameshow

20:05 Funniest Fails, Falls & Flops Clip show comprising a compilation of hilarious footage submitted by members of the public

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21:00 Now That’s Funny! The series showcasing the most hilarious internet videos continues with a woman attempting to break a world record with marshmallows 21:55 5 News Weekend 22:00 Football League Tonight Top matches, including Leeds United v Birmingham City. 23:30 Michael Buble’s Christmas Special 00:25 My Crazy Christmas Obsession 01:25 The Gadget Show 02:20 SuperCasino 04:10 The Yorkshire Vet 05:00 Body Donors 05:50 Make It Big 06:45 Angels of Jarm

13:25 Inspector Morse 15:45 Foyle’s War 20:00 Doc Martin 21:00 Lewis 23:00 A Touch of Frost 01:00 Inspector Morse ITV4 13:50 Goodwood Cars of the Future - Road 14:50 Goodwood Classic Cars 15:50 BRDC Formula 4 Championship Highlights 16:50 British Touring Car Championship Highlights 18:20 Pawn Stars 20:10 Film - Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (15) 22:00 The Blues Brothers 00:35 Film - The Day of the Jackal (15)

09:00 Trev Massey, 12:00 Gordon Lack, 15:00 Keith Nicol

Sunday 4th October 07:00 Breakfast 08:30 Match of the Day 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Sunday Morning Live 12:00 Sunday Politics 13:15 MOTD2 Extra 14:00 BBC News 14:10 Weather for the Week Ahead 14:15 Bargain Hunt 15:00 The Great British Bake Off 16:00 Eat Well for Less? 17:00 Points of View 17:15 Songs of Praise 17:50 The Great British Bake Off 18:50 BBC News 19:15 Countryfile 20:15 Strictly Come Dancing Tess and Claudia host the results show, which see the couples with the lowest scores facing the dance-off 21:00 Antiques Roadshow Fiona Bruce presents the show from Durham Cathedral, where she examines a collection of rare books 22:00 From Darkness A former Police officer ‘s peaceful existence in the Western Isles is shattered when four bodies linked to her previous investigations are unearthed 23:00 BBC News 23:30 Match of the Day 2 00:45 The Women’s Football Show 01:15 Weather for the Week Ahead 01:20 BBC News

Instant The 07:15 Gardener 08:00 Countryfile 09:00 Gardeners’ World 09:30 The Beechgrove Garden 10:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11:30 Great British Menu 12:00 Live Athletics 15:00 NFL Live 19:00 The Super League Show 20:00 Patagonia: Earth’s Secret Paradise The documentary offering a glimpse into the rarely seen South American wilderness continues 21:00 Licence to Thrill Paul Hollywood Meets Aston Martin Paul is given a chance to test-drive the DBR1, which won the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans championship, the DB5 he has cherished since childhood, and the DB10, which features as 007’s new vehicle in the latest Bond film Spectre 22:00 Special Forces Week Hell Ultimate Andrew Flintoff brings the contenders home for the final challenge, as they undertake 48 hours of gruelling training with the British SAS 23:00 Family Guy 00:05 Top Coppers 00:35 Lucky Them 02:05 Love 03:25 Countryfile 04:20 Holby City 05:20 This Is BBC Two

07:00 Bottom Knocker Street 07:20 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 07:45 Signed Stories 07:50 Sooty 08:05 Fish Hooks 08:25 Matt Hatter Chronicles 08:45 Marvel Avengers Assemble 09:15 Horrid Henry 09:30 Thunderbirds Are Go 10:00 Horrible Science 10:25 ITV News 10:30 Murder, She Wrote 11:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 14:45 ITV News and Weather 15:00 Rugby World Cup: Argentina v Tonga 17:20 Rugby World Cup: Ireland v Italy 19:45 ITV News and Weather

07:20 How I Met Your Mother 08:05 Caterham Motorsport 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 Channel 4 Racing 17:00 The Simpsons 17:30 The School of Rock 19:40 Channel 4 News 20:00 Homes by the Sea Charlie Luxton visits seaside properties across Britain, beginning in Cornwall 21:00 Secret History An insight into the pioneering work of criminal lawyerturned-archaeologist Dr Kathleen Martinez, who has made it her life’s mission to locate the final resting place of Cleopatra, Egypt’s last queen

20:00 The X Factor The first stage of Six Chair Challenge, in which judges are given the opportunity to pick six acts to champion through to the later stages 22:00 This Is England ‘90 of the contest There is a promise of new 22:00 Downton Abbey Mr beginnings for Combo, and Lol, but nothing Carson and Mrs Hughes’ Woody ever as simple as it wedding is fast approach- is Shaun has grown ing, but a misunderstanding seems into the man he was always threatens to derail the meant to be, and Milky occasion must deal with demons from his past 23:00 ITV News and Weather 23:15 Rugby 23:40 Gogglebox 00:45 World Cup Highlights 00:15 Embarrassing Bodies Perspectives 01:20 Murder, 01:45 Made of Stone She Wrote 02:15 03:30 Come Dine with Me 05:10 Jackpot247 04:00 Extra Portions Motorsport UK 04:50 ITV Fifteen to One 06:00 Location, Nightscreen 06:05 The Location, Location Jeremy Kyle Show

07:00 Milkshake 10:20 Dora and Friends 10:50 SpongeBob SquarePants 11:25 Football League Tonight 12:55 Access 13:05 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 14:05 My Crazy Christmas Obsession 15:10 My Santa 16:50 The Horse Whisperer 20:05 5 News Weekend

14:10 Uncle Buck 16:05 Beethoven 17:55 She’s the Man 20:00 Stormbreaker 22:00 The Xtra Factor 23:00 American Pie: the Wedding 01:00 Billy Madison 02:45 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 03:10 The Hot Desk ITV3

20:10 Hancock The life of superhero John Hancock is on the skids; despite having saved countless lives, he’s mostly remembered now for destroying property while flying around drunk. But after he rescues PR executive Ray Embrey from the path of a train, Hancock is offered the chance of repairing his tarnished image 22:00 That’s My Boy A father attempts to reconnect with his son by showing up uninvited at his wedding. But there is an ulterior motive for his visit and it’s not just about making amends for his years of poor parenting 00:20 I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry 02:30 SuperCasino 04:10 The Missing Evidence 05:00 House Doctor 05:25 Make It Big 06:45 Angels of Jarm

13:15 Inspector Morse 15:30 Ben-Hur 19:50 Foyle’s War 22:00 Sunday Night at the Palladium 23:00 Birds of a Feather 23:30 City Lights 00:35 Private Benjamin 02:50 Murder, She Wrote ITV4 07:00 Football’s Greatest: Eusebio 12:55 Rugby World Cup Highlights 14:00 Dunkirk 16:45 Battle of the Bulge 20:00 Goodwood Cars of the Future - Road 21:00 Goodwood Classic Cars 22:00 Apocalypse Now 01:05 The Quest

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Monday 5th October 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Thief Trackers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Decimate 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Home Away from Home 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Inside Out 21:00 EastEnders Elaine's toyboy Jason makes himself at home

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 08:45 Thief Trackers 09:15 Escape to the Continent 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 12:30 Daily Politics 14:00 The Rockford Files 14:45 Cash in the Attic 15:30 A Taste of Britain 16:00 Best Bakes Ever 16:45 Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild 17:45 Coast 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 Great British Menu 21:00 University Challenge 21:30 Only Connect

21:00 Britain As Seen on ITV A selection of clips from the past 60 years of ITV programmes celebrating 22:00 The Celts: Blood, things that the nation is Iron, and Sacrifice with famous for around the world Alice Roberts and Neil Oliver Anthropologist Alice 21:30 Coronation Street Roberts and archaeologist Sally stands in her wedding 22:00 Rooney: The Man Neil Oliver explore the ori- dress waiting for Tim Behind the Goals Gary gins and beliefs of the 22:00 Doc Martin After Lineker explores the ancient group of peoples reaching breaking point Manchester United striker’s with being followed around life and career, chatting to 23:00 Mock the Week by Buddy, Martin resolves Rooney about his upbring- 23:30 Newsnight 00:10 to find a vet to have it put ing in Liverpool and the Weather 00:15 Today at down early years of his relationConference 00:45 Special 23:00 ITV News at Ten and ship with wife Coleen Forces - Ultimate Hell Weather 23:45 100-Year23:00 BBC News 23:35 Week 01:45 The Face of Old Drivers Ride Again Have I Got a Bit More News Britain by Simon Schama 00:45 Murder, She Wrote for You 00:20 The Graham 02:45 The Great British 01:40 Jackpot247 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show Norton Show 01:05 Bake Off 03:45 Who Do 04:50 ITV Nightscreen Weather for the Week You Think You Are? 04:45 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Ahead 01:10 BBC News Show This Is BBC Two 21:30 Panorama The former government contractor responsible for leaking classified information from America’s National Security Agency gives his first BBC interview

SOAPS

In Emmerdale, Adam and Victoria record their video for Johnny, whilst Vanessa tries to hide her dread at having to spend another day at the hospital. She arrives at the vets, eager to help, but Paddy and Rhona insist she take as long as she needs with Johnny. She leaves frustrated. Later, at the hospital Johnny’s incubator alarm sound.

In Coronation Street, As Sally makes last minute preparations for her wedding, Sophie’s amazed to realise that Tim hasn’t backed down and Sally’s just banking on him turning up. Sophie tells Kevin she fears Sally’s having a breakdown, refusing to accept the wedding is off. Bumping into Tim, Sally begs him to change his mind and marry her. Tim warns her that she will be a laughing stock if she turns up for the wedding. Will Rita be able to convince Sally that she’s on a hide into nothing with Tim and needs to admit defeat?

client, she’s unimpressed by a distracted Aidan, who’s studiously ignores calls from his dad. She’s later stunned when Aidan’s dad Johnny and sister Kate burst into the factory demanding to see Aidan. Carla’s further shocked when it becomes clear that Aidan hasn’t been entirely truthful about where he got the funds to buy into the business.

As Carla works on a tough

When we return, in the

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07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Deal or No Deal 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 Posh Pawn 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Stand Up to Cancer 21:00 Jamie’s Super Food Jamie harvests and eats seaweed - a superfood packed with immune system-boosting iron 21:30 Food Unwrapped Jimmy Doherty investigates supermarkets’ stringent criteria for the perfect vegetable 22:00 The Catch The Govenek of Ladram is having one of its worst seasons in years 23:00 Sex Diaries 00:00 24 Hours in A&E 01:05 Hunted 02:00 This Is England ‘90 03:20 Rangbhoomi 04:50 Location, Location, Location 05:45 Deal or No Deal 06:35 1001 Things You Should Know Bistro, staff and guests alike are embarrassed for Sally as she stands in her wedding dress waiting for Tim.!

07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders & Bodge Jobs 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 The Yorkshire Vet 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: New Orleans 16:15 Do You Know Me? 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 The Gadget Show Jason and Ortis take on the might of the British swimming team, with a little help from supersleek swimwear, mermaidesque fins and wearable propellers 21:00 Police Interceptors Damien draws his stun gun on an aggressive driver and the hunt for a suspected armed robber turns up a nasty surprise 22:00 Autopsy: The Last Hours Of Heather Ledger Jason PayneJames re-examines the facts surrounding the death of the Australian actor 23:00 The Four Feathers 01:35 Tattoo Disasters UK 02:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Underground Britain 05:00 Wildlife SOS 05:25 Divine Designs 05:50 House Doctor him. Mick senses there is something more to it and comes up with a solution. After Mick and Linda interrogate Jason about his feelings for Elaine, they agree to let him stay after all. Later, as the tension between Elaine and Babe grows, Elaine tells her that she needs a man like Jason.

In Eastenders, Elaine’s toyboy Jason makes himself at home at The Vic, but Linda struggles to warm to him. After an incident upstairs, Linda tells Jason that he needs to leave and reveals to her mum that she can’t accept

Not long afterwards, Mick and Linda are going to bed when they hear a strange noise downstairs. When they head to investigate, they’re shellshocked to find Jason and Babe together in a state of undress.

07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Psych 07:55 Emmerdale 08:30 The Cube 09:30 Dinner Date 10:30 Psych 11:20 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 13:10 Emmerdale 13:40 The Cube 14:40 Dinner Date 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Judge Rinder 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Casino Royale 01:00 Celebrity Juice 01:45 Two and a Half Men ITV3 07:00 In Loving Memory 07:25 Heartbeat 08:20 The Royal 09:25 Where the Heart Is 10:30 Judge Judy 11:50 Inspector Morse 14:00 Heartbeat 15:05 The Royal 16:05 Where the Heart Is 17:15 Doctor in the House 17:50 Rising Damp 18:15 In Loving Memory 18:50 Heartbeat 19:55 Murder, She Wrote 20:55 Wycliffe 22:00 Women Behind Bars with Trevor McDonald 23:00 Law & Order: UK 00:00 The Vice 01:10 Inspector Morse ITV4 07:00 Goals of the 70s 07:10 Stage Stop 08:05 The Professionals 08:50 The Car Chasers 09:50 Tommy Cooper 10:55 Magnum, PI 11:55 The Professionals 12:55 Minder 13:55 The Car Chasers 14:55 Pawn Stars 15:50 Stage Stop 16:55 Magnum, PI 17:55 Minder 19:00 The Professionals 20:00 Rugby World Cup Highlights 21:00 Storage Wars: New York 22:00 Storage Wars 23:00 Benidorm 00:00 Bundesliga Football Highlights 01:00 Motorsport UK 02:00 Ax Men

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Tuesday 6th October

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Thief Trackers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Decimate 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Home Away from Home 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders Ian is nowhere to be found 21:00 Holby City It’s the day of the wedding and Adele’s world is rocked when she makes a startling discovery 22:00 New Tricks The team investigates the murder of a political activist 15 years earlier but, just as it is getting somewhere, Ted orders the investigation to be halted and Ucos is threatened with closure following its perceived mishandling of the Hanway case, however, the team refuses to give up 23:00 BBC News 23:35 Panorama 00:35 Who Do You Think You Are? 01:35 Weather for the Week Ahead 01:40 BBC News

SOAPS

In an hour long Emmerdale, Victoria tries to reassure Adam, who’s struggling ahead of Johnny’s operation. Meanwhile, Vanessa attempts to compensate for her lack of feelings towards Johnny by frantically researching his operation. As Rhona and Carly try to reassure her, Vanessa is forced to hide

07:15 Homes Under the Hammer 08:15 Flog It! Trade Secrets 08:45 Thief Trackers 09:15 Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 The Rockford Files 14:45 Cash in the Attic 15:30 A Taste of Britain 16:00 Best Bakes Ever 16:45 Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild 17:45 Coast 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 Great British Menu 21:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure The duo take DNA tests to find out if they have any Viking blood 22:00 The Naked Choir with Gareth Malone The search for the nation’s most entertaining amateur cappella group continues 23:00 Later Live - with Jools Holland 23:30 Newsnight 00:10 Weather 00:15 Today at Conference 00:45 The Celts: Blood, Iron, and Sacrifice with Alice Roberts and Neil Oliver 01:45 World’s Busiest Railway 2015 02:45 The Ascent of Woman 03:45 This Is BBC Two her true feelings. She struggles again, later in the cafe when everyone offers their support, Rhona is taken aback by her edginess. Back at the hospital Vanessa is left feeling redundant as Victoria and Adam fuss over Johnny. As she goes in to see him, Moira grows concerned over Vanessa’s cool and detached behaviour. Victoria’s mortified when a nurse confuses her as Johnny’s mum, further heightening Vanessa’s sense of failure. It’s soon clear it’s all becoming too much for Vanessa and later she makes a devastating admission to Rhona. They all wait to find out if Johnny’s operation was a

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale Victoria tries to reassure Adam 21:00 Eternal Glory Eight sports stars will compete against one another as they take on tough physical and mental challenges, presenter by Richard Bacon 22:00 Lewis The detective is faced with a difficult case when he investigates the discovery of a body in a well, and he also has to contend with a new boss, Chief Superintendent Moody, who is dubious as to Lewis’ motivation for coming out of retirement

21:00 The Yorkshire Vet Julian is called to an emergency on the farm, where semi-retired farmers the Peckitts have a cow suffering from a painful and life22:00 Educating Cardiff threatening condition Shaun develops a crush on Body Donors Kelsey, but it causes trou- 22:00 Diana’s body is frozen and ble with his best friend used by specialists and 23:00 Born in the Wrong surgeons, while student Body 00:05 Bodyshockers Emily begins her dissection 01:05 Poker 02:00 KOTV classes on Mike’s body Boxing Weekly 02:25 Gillette World Sport 02:55 Caterham Motorsport 03:20 World Mountain Running Championships 04:15 Location, Location, Location 05:15 Deal or No Deal 06:05 Fifteen to One

success…

wakes up and panics when Ian is nowhere to be found. She then finds the letter that he has written, which reveals that he is going to attempt suicide. Jane rushes off to Sharon’s to share the terrible news. After some thought, Jane decides to look for Ian at Lucy’s grave, where she finds a rose that he bought earlier from Pam. Back on the Square, Sharon is just about to head out to join Jane with the search, but she’s stopped in her tracks by an unexpected visitor.

EastEnders,

Jane

20:00 Police Interceptors Paul grapples with a man armed with a machete, and officers get kitted up to raid the home of a suspected cannabis grower

21:00 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners Julie helps Ken from Norfolk get his house in order so that his son will visit more often

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:40 Through the Keyhole 00:40 Benidorm 01:35 Jackpot247 04:00 Loose Women 04:50 ITV Nightscreen 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show

Cain berates Moira for setting him up with Kyle yesterday, but she’s unmoved, reminding him of what they are going through with Johnny. Meanwhile, Zak reveals Kyle knows the truth about Cain. Cain’s annoyed to hear it was Kerry who told Kyle who his dad is, Zak loses patience and questions why he’s so scared to be a father to Kyle. Later, a concerned Debbie finds Cain at Shadrach’s grave. Will a heart to heart with his daughter change his feelings towards his son?

07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders & Bodge Jobs 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Guilty at 17 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight

In Holby City, it’s the day of the wedding and Adele is preparing to fulfil her dreams of marrying Jesse.

23:00 CSI: Cyber 23:55 CSI: Cyber 00:55 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 01:45 SuperCasino 04:10 Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways 05:00 Wildlife SOS 05:25 Divine Designs 05:45House Doctor But when her wedding planner Beattie collapses she finds herself back at Holby City Hospital.

Upon arrival she bumps into Jesse, who has been called in to work by Guy to give his opinion on a complex case involving a neck fracture. Adele realises with horror that Jesse is more concerned about being the top dog at work than he is with Beattie’s health.

07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Psych 07:55 Emmerdale 08:30 Coronation Street 09:30 Dinner Date 10:30 Psych 11:20 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 13:10 Emmerdale 13:40 Coronation Street 14:40 Dinner Date 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Judge Rinder 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Tricked 23:00 Glitchy 23:30 The Job Lot 00:00 Release the Hounds 01:05 Two and a Half Men 02:00 Glitchy 02:25 The Job Lot 02:50 Animal Practice ITV3 07:00 In Loving Memory 07:25 Heartbeat 08:25 The Royal 09:25 Where the Heart Is 10:35 Judge Judy 11:55 Inspector Morse 14:05 Heartbeat 15:10 The Royal 16:10 Where the Heart Is 17:20 Doctor in the House 17:55 Rising Damp 18:20 In Loving Memory 18:55 Heartbeat 19:55 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Rosemary & Thyme 22:00 Joanna Lumley’s Trans-Siberian Adventure 23:00 Law & Order: UK 00:00 The Vice 01:10 Inspector Morse ITV4 07:00 Stage Stop 07:55 The Professionals 08:55 Minder 09:55 The Car Chasers 10:55 Magnum, PI 11:55 The Professionals 13:00 Minder 14:00 Tommy Cooper 15:05 Stage Stop 16:10 The Professionals 17:15 Rugby World Cup: Canada v Romania 20:00 Pawn Stars 20:30 Rugby World Cup: Fiji v Uruguay 23:15 World Rally Championship Highlights 00:15 Apocalypse Now

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Wednesday 7th October 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Thief Trackers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Decimate 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Home Away from Home 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:55 Party Political Broadcast 20:00 The One Show 21:00 The Great British Bake Off Three contestants remain and they must face one more weekend of baking before this year’s winner is chosen 22:00 Doctor Foster Gemma’s investigation into her husband concludes as she prepares to take action against him. After uncovering the secrets the man she married has been keeping from her, the senior GP must brace herself for the last time as she takes on a mission to reveal all of his betrayals

07:15 Homes Under the Hammer 08:15 Flog It! Trade Secrets 08:45 Thief Trackers 09:15 See Hear 09:45 Terry and Mason’s Great Food Trip 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Bergerac 14:50 Cash in the Attic 15:30 A Taste of Britain 16:00 Best Bakes Ever 16:45 Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild 17:45 Coast 18:15 Flog It! 18:55 Party Political Broadcast 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 Great British Menu 21:00 Trawlermen Special: The Prawn Wars Following the trawlers who have to battle to make a living on Scotland’s West Coast 22:00 The Face of Britain by Simon Schama The historian explores the rogue strain of British portraiture

23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight 00:10 Weather 00:15 Today at Conference 00:45 Reginald D Hunter’s Songs 23:00 BBC News 23:35 A of the South 01:45 See Question of Sport 00:05 Hear 02:15 The Hairy The Foodbank: Britain’s Bikers’ Northern Exposure Hidden Hunger 01:05 03:15 Alex Polizzi: Chefs Weather for the Week on Trial 04:15 This Is BBC Two Ahead 01:10 BBC News

SOAPS

In Emmerdale, worried for her friend, Rhona meets Adam and explains how Vanessa seems to be having difficulty engaging with Johnny. Rhona tells him they need to be supportive and keep an eye on her. Adam approaches Vanessa about their concerns, but is she ready to open up?

Aaron’s uneasy when he hears they’re going to try and wake Robert up tomorrow. Elsewhere, Andy also struggles to digest the news and Andy is further riled to see how much Diane and Victoria care for Robert, despite all the pain he has caused. Andy insists whoever shot him should have done a better job. The atmosphere between Bob and Brenda is strained and April suggests they do a trust exercise she learnt at school. Bob is worried Brenda wants to leave him for good. He tells her that the worst part of being in prison was being away

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 17:00 Rugby World Cup: South Africa v USA 19:45 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale Adam approaches Vanessa about their concerns 20:30 Coronation Street Roy books surprise tickets for a concert

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21:00 All Star Mr & Mrs 21:00 Location, Location, Two celebrity couples fight Location Phil revists to win £30,000 for their Steve and Sally, who wantcharity ed to relocate to the 22:00 Midwinter of the Warwickshire countryside Kirstie is in Spirit Exhausted by her and own demons, battling any- Northamptonshire one else’s is the last thing Merrily wants to do. 22:00 Grand Designs However, she must gather Kevin follows Michele and her wits and take strength Michael, who want to from her mentor Huw Owen restore and transform a as she puts the final pieces 100-year-old blacksmiths of the jigsaw into place in County Antrim 23:00 ITV News and Weather 23:40 Rugby World Cup Highlights 00:30 Sports Life Stories 01:20 Jackpot247 04:00 British Touring Car Championship Highlights 05:15 ITV Nightscreen 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show

23:00 Million Pound Properties 00:00 24 Hours in A&E 01:05 Blink: Music on 4 01:30 The Catch 02:30 Wall Street 04:35 The Human Factor 05:40 Fifteen to One 06:30 1001 Things You Should Know

07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders & Bodge Jobs 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Make You Laugh Out Loud 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles 16:15 Obsession 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Super Skyscrapers The documentary focuses on the creation of the Leadenhall Building in London, more commonly known by the nickname the Cheesegrater 21:00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Another selection of neighbourly conflicts, featuring a dispute between two retired men about a new driveway, which resulted in the pair fighting in the street 22:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away Kevin Stokes and Brian O’Shaughnessy get into a doorstep confrontation with a debtor 23:00 Britain’s Flashiest Families 00:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 01:50 SuperCasino 04:10 Make You Laugh Out Loud 05:00 Wildlife SOS 05:25 Divine Designs 05:45 House Doctor

from her. Suddenly, Brenda falls back without warning but will Bob catch her? Ashley is sad Johnny brings back memories of Baby Daniel. Over at the Woolpack, Laurel returns from her training and says she is up for a new challenge, but is she as confident a she is making out? Later at the graveyard, Ashley and Laurel share a private moment by Daniel’s grave. In Coronation Street, when Michelle reads out an article in the paper about the discovery of a body in the canal, Sarah goes into meltdown, con-

vinced it must be Callum. Clearly in a state, Sarah tells Kylie how they’ve found Callum’s body in the canal and it’s only a matter of time before they’re arrested. Kylie does her best to calm her down but at breaking point, Sarah announces she’s going to the police to tell them about Callum’s death. Horrified, Kylie tries to

stop her. Carla and Aidan introduce Johnny to the factory girls. The girls aren’t sure what to make of him. As Johnny scans the factory accounts, he’s unimpressed. Carla explains how she had a gambling problem but she’s now getting the business back on track.

07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 09:10 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 09:35 Dinner Date 10:35 Psych 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 13:10 Emmerdale 14:15 You’ve Been Framed! 14:40 Dinner Date 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Judge Rinder 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Through the Keyhole 23:00 Release the Hounds 00:00 Tricked 01:05 Two and a Half Men 02:00 Release the Hounds ITV3 07:00 In Loving Memory 07:25 Heartbeat 08:25 The Royal 09:25 Where the Heart Is 10:35 Judge Judy 11:50 Inspector Morse 14:05 Heartbeat 15:05 Wild at Heart 16:10 Where the Heart Is 17:20 Doctor in the House 17:50 Rising Damp 18:20 In Loving Memory 18:55 Heartbeat 19:55 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Long Lost Family 22:00 Britain’s Busiest Airport - Heathrow 23:00 Law & Order: UK 00:00 The Vice 01:15 Blue Murder ITV4 07:00 Stage Stop 07:55 Tommy Cooper 08:50 Minder 09:50 The Chase 10:50 Magnum, PI 11:50 The Professionals 12:50 Minder 14:55 Tommy Cooper 15:25 Pawn Stars 15:55 Stage Stop 16:55 Magnum, PI 18:00 Minder 19:00 The Professionals 20:00 Pawn Stars 20:30 Rugby World Cup: Namibia v Georgia 23:15 British Superbike Championship Highlights 00:15 The Blues Brothers

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Thursday 8th October

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Thief Trackers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Decimate 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Home Away from Home 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders How will Ian cope with the truth that his mum is actually alive?

07:15 Homes Under the Hammer 08:15 Flog It! Trade Secrets 08:45 Thief Trackers 09:15 Eat Well for Less? 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Bergerac 14:50 Cash in the Attic 15:30 A Taste of Britain 16:00 Best Bakes Ever 16:45 The Truth About Lions 17:45 Coast 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 Great British Menu

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV Regional News 19:25 Party Political Broadcast 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale Chrissie falters under questioning 20:30 Tonight Investigating the funding of home care, and how this could affect the people who use the service

21:00 Watchdog Matt, Chris and new co-hosts Sophie Raworth and Michelle Ackerley present the consumer investigation show, fighting for people’s rights and exposing rogue traders Matt deals with the rogue gardeners who march old people down to the bank to make them pay

21:00 World’s Weirdest Events Chris Packham presents another selection of bizarre facts and occurrences 22:00 Cradle to Grave Having turned a corner in his life, Danny finds himself at a crossroads with the fabulous Miss Blondel

21:30 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs More shaggy dog stories from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London

22:00 Who Do You Think You Are? Actor and writer Mark Gatiss has always had a love of storytelling, especially for the ghastly and the ghoulish, but has always wondered where it comes from

22:30 Boy Meets Girl Judy’s birthday has arrived and preparations are under way for the not-very-surprise party

22:00 Unforgotten Crime drama, starring Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar as detectives investigating a cold-case killing from almost 40 years earlier

23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 Newsnight 00:10 Weather 00:15 The Naked Choir with Gareth Malone 01:15 Panorama 01:45 Pound Shop Wars 02:15 Doctor Who 03:00 This Is BBC Two

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:40 Rugby World Cup Greatest XV 00:40 Murder, She Wrote 01:35 Jackpot247 04:00 Tonight 04:25 ITV Nightscreen 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show

23:00 BBC News 23:35 Question Time 00:35 This Week 01:20 Holiday Weatherview 01:25 BBC News

SOAPS

In Emmerdale, at the police station, Rakesh tells Chrissie that she doesn’t need to worry as long as she has nothing to hide, but soon further evidence places her near the scene of the crime. As Chrissie falters under questioning, things aren’t looking good for her. Lawrence knows Eric has done it out of

spite because of the helicopter crash and lunges at him, but Eric leaves triumphantly. Pete is given a voucher to go scrambling by Finn. Pete apologises to Andy for overstepping the mark the previous day, but both Pete and Moira are concerned by Andy’s mood. Later, Diane asks Andy to visit Robert, but he refuses, knowing his brother is responsible for Katie’s death. Andy is desperate to vent his anger and asks Pete and Finn if he can join them scrambling. When they arrive at the activity centre, Andy is contemptuous as the instructor tries to give the

21:00 Emmerdale h in his innocence. Kirin rejects Jai’s offer

safety talk. Soon Andy tears off on his motorbike as Pete urgently begins to chase after him. He ends up chasing him down a winding track. Andy then reaches a restricted track but stops suddenly when he spots a steep drop. But what about Pete who is in hot pursuit? Will Andy surely put Pete’s life at risk? There´s no Emmerdale on Friday because of the Rugby World Cup, and so it continues tonight, and in part 2, Andy rushes to the edge of the rise to see what happened to Pete and sees the lake below and Pete lifeless face down.

07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Deal or No Deal 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 Posh Pawn 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Stand Up to Cancer 21:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces George meets a man planning to build Margate’s first Victorian bathing machine in more than 100 years 22:00 Hunted Emily is finding the pain of being apart from her baby unbearable and considers nipping home to see him 23:00 First Dates 00:05 Gogglebox 01:10 Educating Cardiff 02:10 Embarrassing Fat Bodies 03:05 Undercover Boss Australia 03:55 Location, Location, Location 04:50 Deal or No Deal 05:40 Fifteen to One 06:30 1001 Things You Should Know Victoria and Diane are shocked when the doctor admits Robert might not wake up. Chas is left feeling guilty when Aaron is hurt by her lack of faith in his innocence. Kirin rejects Jai’s offer to pitch his cordial during a meeting with a major supermarket contract but later, when Priya asks him to keep an eye on her brother, Kirin has to pretend he has changed his mind.

07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders & Bodge Jobs 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Now That’s Funny! 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Missing at 17 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Underground Britain Rob Bell’s subterranean adventure continues in Nottingham, where he travels along an infamous tunnel that leads to the ruins of the city’s castle 21:00 Aircrash: The Miracle of Flight 32 The story of the Airbus A-380 that suffered engine failure just after lifting off from Singapore’s Changi Airport in November 2010 22:00 Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways Chris continues his travels along the world’s most challenging railways Here he attempts to cross the Andes, setting off from the coast of Chile 23:00 The Punisher 01:15 SuperCasino 04:10 Black Market Britain: Undercover Sting 05:00 Wildlife SOS 05:25 Divine Designs 05:45 House Doctor In Eastenders, Ian and Kathy reel from seeing each other, but the reunion takes a sudden turn. How will Ian cope with the truth that his mum is actually alive?

07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 08:35 Coronation Street 09:10 You’ve Been Framed! 09:35 Dinner Date 10:35 Psych 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 13:10 Emmerdale 13:40 Coronation Street 14:15 You’ve Been Framed! 14:40 Dinner Date 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Judge Rinder 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 The Almost Impossible Gameshow 23:00 Celebrity Juice 23:50 Glitchy 00:20 The Job Lot 00:50 Two and a Half Men ITV3 07:00 In Loving Memory 07:25 Heartbeat 08:25 Murder, She Wrote 09:25 Where the Heart Is 10:35 Judge Judy 11:50 Inspector Morse 14:05 Heartbeat 15:10 Wild at Heart 16:10 Where the Heart Is 17:20 Doctor in the House 17:55 Rising Damp 18:20 In Loving Memory 18:55 Heartbeat 19:55 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Rosemary & Thyme 22:00 Million Dollar Princesses 23:00 Law & Order: UK 00:00 The Vice 01:15 Inspector Morse ITV4

Meanwhile, the truth about Jason sinks in for Elaine and she’s furious with Babe. Linda also wants to confront Babe about embarrassing Elaine, but she has a change of heart when she hears Babe’s side of the story.

07:00 Tommy Cooper 07:25 Stage Stop 08:25 Minder 10:30 The Chase 11:30 Magnum, PI 12:30 The Professionals 13:35 Minder 15:40 Pawn Stars 16:05 Stage Stop 17:05 Magnum, PI 18:10 Minder 19:15 Pawn Stars 19:45 Rugby World Cup Highlights 20:30 Live International Football 23:00 The Dead Pool 00:55 The Big Lebowski

Back at The Vic, Linda encourages Elaine and Babe to talk. When Jason arrives to collect his things, a riled Linda gives him some home truths.

07:00 Peter Hurst, 11:00 Dennis Christian, 13:00 Alex Trelinski, 16:00 Andy James, 18:00 Suzy G

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TRELI ON THE TELLY WITH ALEX TRELINSKI I nearly cried on Tuesday night watching Channel Five and the last ever episode of CSI, and it was nothing to do with it being the actual finale. It was just such a disappointing duffer of an ending with a poor storyline that could not mask the return of characters like Grissom. It was as if the writers had totally run out of steam, and we even got the old cliché of Grissom sailing off into the sunset back with his reconciled ex-wife, Sara for the final scene (seriously!). Much as that was nice, and also to see old character Lady Heather back in the story as a device to get Grissom back to Vegas, it was all terribly disjointed and crazy, with

CSI’s Underwhelming End regular faces like Ted Danson as DB Russell being given little to do over the two hours. It was such a feeble end to a show that deserved a miles better send-off as a thank you for being different and quirky over 15 mainly above average seasons of entertaining drama. What do you do if you’ve commissioned a daytime turkey quiz game that nobody watched that had to be pulled from the schedules, but some bright spark ordered some celebrity editions even before the original aired? Simple. Just get rid of them on a Saturday evening up against Strictly on BBC1, and ITV’s Rugby World Cup coverage! That’s the fate for

Celebrity Benchmark hosted by an ill at ease Paddy McGuinness on Channel Four. I bet you’ve never seen it and I would recommend you steer well clear of a dud that’s an embarrassment for all

concerned! David Threlfall is popping up everywhere these days and that’s good because he’s a top actor, and he’s also managed to get rid of any view of him being a one-trick pony

after his decade-long turn as Frank Gallagher in Shameless. He’s in a genuinely creepy mini-series, called Midwinter of the Blood on ITV that was originally made for the pay channel, ITV Encore, but the bosses liked it so much, they bumped it up straight away to the main channel. Quite right too, as Threlfall and Anna Maxwell Martin deliver the goods in an atmospheric tale of nasty spirits and possession. Barring the stupid Paloma Faith version of World in Union, there’s been nothing wrong with ITV’s Rugby World Cup programming. Reassuring figures like main presenter John Inverdale and exBBC (now with BT Sport)

rugby commentator, Nick Mullins, have played their part in a credible package that augurs well for ITV’s entry into the Six Nations arena in the New Year. ITV have build up a deserved reputation over the last few years for quality sports coverage, as viewers to ITV4 would confirm. It’s always football though that seems to be their Achilles heel. Are Channel Five really this desperate? Tomorrow night, they are airing a repeat of Michael Buble’s Christmas Special from last year! I kid you not. Who the heck is interested in Yuletide fare at the start of October, and couldn’t the lazy schedulers wait for ten weeks or so?

The Rooney - The Man Behind The Goals Kennedys

BBC One – Monday When Wayne Rooney scored against Switzerland at Wembley in September he became England’s greatest ever goalscorer, eclipsing a record held by Sir Bobby Charlton for almost half a century. But who is the real Wayne Rooney, off the pitch and away from the glare of the media spotlight? For the first time he has allowed a television production team, as well as BBC football presenter Gary Lineker, unique access to his life and the people closest to him, including his wife Coleen and their two sons, Kai and Klay, to deliver the story of the real Wayne Rooney.

Wayne takes us back to the housing estates in Merseyside where he grew up as an Everton fan, to reflect on where it all began for him. We meet both his and Coleen’s parents, plus we discover the details of the couple’s early life together. With access to Rooney at Old Trafford and at the England camp, and featuring extensive interviews with the man himself, plus Coleen Rooney, Wayne’s parents, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovich, Sven Goran Eriksson and a host of other figures from the world of football, Wayne Rooney - the Man Behind The Goals offers an extraordinary personal portrait of life in Wayne’s world.

Brenda (Katherine Parkinson) is determined to be the first person on Jessop Square to throw a dinner party. Giddy with possibilities, she invites best friends Tim (Harry Peacock) and Jenny (Emma Pierson) and new neighbours the Palmers (Shola Adewusi and Clive Rowe) for an evening no-one will ever forget. Having never cooked anything other than an egg, Brenda quickly shifts all responsibility for the dinner party and cooking the lasagne on to Tony (Dan Skinner). Emma (Lucy Hutchinson) is put out when arch-rival Julie gains control of the play fort which nobody is allowed in to unless they know her secret whisper. Emma realizes that in order to wrestle control from her nemesis, she needs to create a secret whisper to end all secret whispers. The six-part aspirational family comedy, set in the 1970s, is created and written by actress, writer and TV presenter Emma Kennedy. It is loosely based on her memoirs, The Tent, The Bucket and Me.

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CODE CRACKER

DOUBLE CROSS-WORD

Code Cracker is a crossword puzzle with no clues; instead, every letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number, the same number representing the same letter throughout the puzzle. All you have to do is decide which letter is represented by which number. In this week’s puzzle, 6 represents L and 16 represents V, when these letters have been entered throughout the puzzle, you should have enough information to start guessing words and discovering other letters.

Solve the Double Cross-Word puzzle using either the standard or cryptic clues, the answers are exactly the same.

QUICKIE

Across

Down

1 Mollycoddle (6) 4 Squash (5) 9 Later on (9) 10 Imitate (3) 11 Garish (5) 12 Farthest (7) 14 Overtake (4) 16 Nuisance (4) 21 Authorise (7) 23 Soar upwards (5) 24 Steal from (3) 25 Pomegranate syrup (9) 26 Religious belief (5) 27 Hinge on (6)

1 Alter (6) 2 Variety of mandarin orange (7) 3 Ahead of time (5) 5 Shaft (3) 6 Humiliation (5) 7 Keen (5) 8 High temperature (5) 13 Gratuity (3) 15 Fix (3) 17 Infer (7) 18 Find out (5) 19 Discourage (5) 20 Myth (6) 22 Shinbone (5) 23 Condition (5) 25 Acquire (3)

Last weeks Solution

Across: 1/6 Hit man, 3 Brass, 8 Earnest, 9 Loves, 10 Amass, 11 Concede, 12 Deepen, 14 Belong, 17 Austere, 19 Child, 21 Okapi, 22 Leading, 23 Due, 24 Gowns, 25 Eat. Down: 1 Hyena, 2 Terrace, 3 Bless, 4 Attack, 5 Silence, 6 Movie, 7 Nest egg, 12 Diamond, 13 Evening, 15 Orifice, 16 Bellow, 18 Share, 19 Class, 20 Digit.

Scribble Pad

CRYTPIC CLUES Across 1 Looked forward to Ted finishing the former PE college (8) 5 A request to leap around! (4) 9 Give a warning to the left prior to conclusion (7) 10 Hero-worship promotion mineral (5) 11 Take Enid out to eat (4) 12 Hold a rally in favour of an experiment (7) 15 One examining a canopy (6) 16 Riddle resolved in game (6) 19 Telly or silly thing to put your shopping in (7) 21 Bland apartment (4) 24 Oasis and Nirvana dropping Ecstasy (5) 25 Rebuild old Escort into a two-wheeled vehicle (7) 26 Quietly unwell, so take a tablet (4) 27 Forgave Dicky and Pedro (8)

Down 1 Speed up different, deep exit (8) 2 Father lets out mother and himself (7) 3 Hands in screwdriver (4) 4 Affected Leeds regiment’s senior figures (6) 6 They have pride in their families (5) 7 Stunned when American gets married (4) 8 Telling on an old country pursuit (7) 13 Story giving can be so revealing (7) 14 Damaged by dreadful debt rate (8) 17 Made up tag line for jelly (7) 18 Body of water that could be erased (3,3) 20 Celebration in the back bar (5) 22 Man’s hard hat outside (4) 23 Brave, we hear he’s out in cricket (4)

STANDARD CLUES Down Across 1 Speed the progress of (8) 1 Considered likely to hap- 2 Mum and Dad (7) pen (8) 3 Ship’s personnel (4) 5 Heartfelt request (4) 4 Church leaders (6) 9 Be an indicator of (7) 6 Big cats (5) 10 Love intensely (5) 7 Astounded (4) 11 Eat (4) 8 Selling out (7) 12 Object formally (7) 13 Powerfully persuasive 15 Examiner (6) (7) 16 Mystery (6) 14 Damaged by blows (8) 19 Tea cart (7) 17 Glutinous substance (7) 21 Apartment (4) 18 Long arm of the Indian 24 Safe place (5) Ocean (3,3) 25 Child’s two-wheeled 20 Take great delight (5) vehicle (7) 22 Boy or man (4) 26 Tablet (4) 23 Fearless and daring (4) 27 Forgave formally (8) Last weeks Solution Across: 1 Reagan, 4 Locum, 8 Avast, 9 Remarks, 10 Hue, 11 Sedge, 12 Talc, 13 Minus, 15 Ruby, 17 Hair, 18 Yarra, 20 Also, 21 Cubic, 24 CIA, 25 Frisbee, 26 Cease, 27 Skint, 28 Facets. Down: 1 Reassure, 2 Award, 3 Anthem, 4 Limits, 5 Corella, 6 Mesh, 7 Greengrocer, 14 Crackers, 16 Bellini, 18 You bet, 19 Acacia, 22 Brace, 23 Efts.

FILL IT IN

Complete the crossword grid by using the given words:

3 letter words Den Gen Nor Orc 4 letter words Ammo Arks Arms Auto Bead Blab Blot Crag Dane Dram

Earl Ease Eggs Euro Ever Gnat Hank Iced Icon Ides Iris Lady Lame Lulu Mace Need Noon Oval

Ring Rota Side Some Star Tend Vent Yore 5 letter words Alert Alien Allis Aloha Banes Canoe Cedar Colon

Cored Resent Dodgy Reuses Elope 8 letter Erose words Giros Cuisines Gunge Derelict Inure Destined Nacre Eternity Niece Listless Synod Seafarer Trust 9 letter Verso words 6 letter Centenary words Ephemerae Beamed 10 letter Canned words Reheel Minefields Reseed Scrutinies

SPANISH-ENGLISH CROSSWORD

Improve your Spanish - clues in Spanish, answers in English or vice versa.

Across 1 Cajas fuertes (5) 3 Actress (6) 6 Árbitro (boxeo, fútbol) (7) 8 Anchor (5) 10 Because of (3) 11 Absent (not present) (7) 12 Sidra (5) 13 Tartas (pasteles) (5) 18 Monthly (publication, salary, rainfall) (7) 20 Aunt (3) 21 Cansado (5) 22 Happiness (cheerfulness) (7)

23 Andrew (6) 24 Barcos (de grandes tamaños) (5) Down 1 Raya (en tela, diseño) (6) 2 Raro (extraño) (7) 3 Bees (insects) (6) 4 Equipos (deportes) (5) 5 Panadero (5) 7 Extranjero (9) 9 To answer (reply) (9) 14 Dirección (7) 15 Vacío (5) 16 Limpia (6) 17 Ensaladas (6) 19 Debajo de (5)

The Courier TV Pull-out - 11 Across 1 Republic in Central America whose name literally means 'rich coast' (5,4) 6 Dutch rock band founded in 1969 by classicallytrained organist/flautist Thijs van Leer, best known for the instrumental pieces Hocus Pocus and Sylvia (5) 9 Cheese melted with ale or beer served over toast (7) 10 Bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark that is used in malaria therapy (7) 11 Derogatory term for a well-paid young middleclass professional who works in a city job and has a luxurious lifestyle (6) 12 Someone who uses force to take over a vehicle, especially an aeroplane, in order to reach an alternative destination (8) 14 German industrialist (1871-1948) who was the first in Germany to use an assembly line in manufacturing automobiles: Wilhelm

von ---- (4) 15 English essayist, novelist, and critic (1874–1936) whose novels include The Napoleon of Notting Hill (1904) and a series of detective stories featuring Father Brown, a priest with a talent for crime detection (10) 18 Structures of stone or brick built against a wall to strengthen or support it (10) 20 Social winged insect that has a narrow waist and a sting and is typically yellow with black stripes (4) 23 Island country off the southeast coast of India formerly known as Ceylon (3,5) 24 Plausible glib talk, especially useful to a salesperson (6) 26 Washing machine with one drum for washing and one drum for spin drying (4,3) 27 Stage name of singer Stuart Goddard (4,3) 28 Resort city in Crimea in the southern Ukraine on the Black Sea, the site of the

SUDOKU (Easy)

Quiz Word

Allied conference between Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill in February 1945 (5)

29 Centres of the targets in sports such as archery, shooting and darts (5,4)

Down 1 Metal device with serrated ridges, used for removing dirt from a body brush with which a horse is being groomed (9) 2 Unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains (7) 3 Even though (6) 4 Ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (4) 5 Accepted something reluctantly but without protest (10) 6 Warships smaller than destroyers, typically equipped with some form of missile or used in anti-submarine activities (8) 7 Sport principally associated with Jack Hobbs, Wally Hammond and Herbert Sutcliffe (7) 8 Large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it (5) 13 Dish of pieces of marinated meat and vegetables cooked and served on skewers (5,5) 16 Inflammation of the

kidneys, also known as Bright's disease (9) 17 Meal taken in the afternoon consisting of a drink with scones, jam, etc (5,3) 19 Board game in which progress is determined by a player's ability to answer general knowledge and popular culture questions: ------Pursuit (7) 21 Person who compiles and analyses statistics and uses them to calculate insurance risks and premiums (7) 22 Spanish cellist, conductor, and composer, noted especially for his performances of Bach suites and the Dvorák Cello Concerto: Pablo ------ (6) 23 Indonesian and Malaysian dish consisting of small pieces of meat grilled on a skewer and served with a spiced sauce that typically contains peanuts (5) 25 English ventriloquist (1926–2007) who worked with his puppet, Lenny the Lion: Terry ---- (4)

SALLY’S SIMPLE SPANISH Acciones del cuerpo humano Match these words with their Spanish translations then find them in the wordsearch. (Answers below)

digerir

retorcerse

estornudar

roncar

latir

saltar

masticar

sonreir

orinar

sudar

parpadear

temblar

rascar

toser

respirar

tragar

movies / tv QUIZ

ANSEWRS 1. Tara 2. As Good as it Gets 3. Psycho 4. Sharks and Jets 5. Tom Cruise 6. Porky Pig 7. Midnight Cowboy 8. Rock Hudson 9. Mickey Rooney 10. Marlene Dietrich 11. Wyatt Earp 12. Robin (Batman and Robin) 13. Joan Crawford

Last Week’s Solutions Code Cracker Last weeks Quiz Word Solution Across: 1 Gasket, 4 Herschel, 10 Air bags, 11 Bromine, 12 Dawn, 13 Wendy House, 15 Anorak, 16 Legally, 20 Platoon, 21 Fedora, 23 Shearwater, 25 Dent, 27 Burrito, 28 Eternal, 29 Residual, 30 Cassis. Down: 1 Guardian, 2 Straw poll, 3 Esau, 5 Embedded, 6 Soothsayer, 7 Haiku, 8 Liege, 9 Usher, 14 Mastermind, 17 Loose Ends, 18 Coca-Cola, 19 Nautilus, 22 Fever, 23 Sober, 24 Euros, 26 Vega.

Empareja estas palabras - Match the Spanish and English words You will find the answers at the bottom of the quiz. 1.digerir, 2.estornudar, 3.latir,

l.to tremble, m.to urinate,

4.masticar, 5.orinar,

a.to breathe, b.to snore,

n.to scratch, o.to twitch,

6.parpadear, 7.rascar, 8.respirar,

c.to cough, d.to sneeze,

p.to chew.

9.retorcerse, 10.roncar,

e.to jump, f.to digest, g.to blink,

11.saltar, 12.sonreir, 13.sudar,

h.to smile, i.to sweat,

14.temblar, 15.toser, 16.tragar.

j.to swallow, k.to beat,

Soduko

Span - Eng

Answers: 1f, 2d, 3k, 4p, 5m, 6g, 7n, 8ª, 9º, 10b, 11e, 12h, 13i, 14l, 15c, 16j.

1. What was the name of the plantation in movie 'Gone with the Wind'? 2. Mr. Cat Poop was the Chinese translation of which Jack Nicholson film? 3. In what film was the first flushing toilet seen? 4. Name both of the gangs, in the musical 'West Side Story'? 5. Whose first box office film was called 'Risky Business'? 6. Who is Warner Brothers' oldest cartoon character? 7. Which X rated movie won an Oscar? 8. Roy Scherer Jr became famous using what name? 9. Joe Yule is better known as which famous actor? 10. Maria Magdelana Von Losch Beyyer is better known as who? 11. Hugh O'Brian played the lead in which old western series? 12. Who is Dick Grayson better known as? 13. Lucille Le Sueur became famous as which actress?

Quizword

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Friday 2nd October 2015 Aries March 21-April 20 Major changes in your outlook and your goals are writ large in the skies this week, following the supermoon’s eclipse on Monday that fell in Aries. This is an important time of reassessment, and of creative growth and change, so do not hesitate to cut loose from a situation that you find restrictive. New horizons beckon.

Taurus April 21-May 21 The Moon’s eclipse last Monday was in your chart’s most psychic zone and brought about new, unexpected insights into others’ needs and motives. If you trust your judgment and your sense of timing you can break a recent deadlock or misunderstanding, so do not wait until you have more proof that you are right. It is the first step that counts.

Gemini May 22-June 21 Important changes in the company you keep are in the stars in the months to come, so do not let existing ties prevent you from establishing new friendships, or miss a chance to break new ground this week. What matters now is you and your real feelings. The Moon’s eclipse on Monday marked the opening of a new chapter in your social life.

Cancer June 22-July 23 Events in the near future could confront you with some kind of choice. Whether you should stick with what you know, or should branch out in a new direction so that you can use your real creative talents much more fully, depends on what you really want longterm. The Moon’s eclipse on Monday suggested that you should now take the road less travelled.

Leo July 24-August 23 The supermoon’s eclipse this week in your fellow fire sign, Aries, brought about important changes in the way you see the world, and in what you want from life long-term. A new era is beginning, so be open to the possibilities around you and prepared to go along with what occurs. It will not take you long to get your bearings in the new terrain.

Virgo August 24-September 23 Your most important bonds with loved ones are in the spotlight in the week ahead in the aftermath of the supermoon’s eclipse which will have triggered some far-reaching changes. The time has also come to rethink what you want from someone, and what you are prepared to offer in return. Do not settle for short-term solutions now, or let others call the tune.

Libra September 24-October 23 Monday’s supermoon eclipse in dynamic, fiery Aries, the sign that rules your closest bonds with others, marked a turning point in your affairs. If you stand back and try to see your current situation clearly, you could gain new insight into someone’s feelings, or at last find the final pieces of a certain incomplete jigsaw.

Scorpio October 24-November 22 All the time and effort you have invested in a career project are soon due to pay real dividends, so hold your course a little while longer and do not sell yourself short in weeks to come. Above all, the Moon’s eclipse on Monday highlighted the importance of being true to your own vision. What you have to offer could soon be in great demand.

Sagittarius November 23-December 21 The Moon’s eclipse on Monday has paved the way to help you focus on a situation that you know needs changing. If you let go of attitudes you have outgrown, you can usher in a whole new era, so do not hesitate to turn the page. The value of old friendships is also centre stage. It seems that you mean more to someone than you imagined.

Capricorn December 22 - January 20 This week’s supermoon eclipse in your chart’s most private, hidden zone brought your real needs and feelings into sharper focus. The decisions you make now could have far-reaching repercussions, so consider what you want long-term. Important changes in personal goals, and in what you want from your home life, are on the horizon.

Aquarius January 21 - February 19 The Moon’s eclipse this week helped you to stand back and see what, and who, now really matters to you, so tune into your inner world and reassess what your priorities should be in months to come. The importance of existing ties and friendships is also strongly stressed. An unexpected meeting could transform both your outlook and your plans.

Pisces February 20 - March 20 Building firm foundations for the future and winning the support of those who count come first this week, when the Moon’s eclipse brought important changes in your chart’s financial zone. If you believe in what you have to offer, you can revolutionise your chances of success. An ambition you were forced to shelve is now within your reach.

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Friday 2nd October 2015

Children in Cars - New Laws in Force Children measuring 135 cm in height or less must now ride in the rear seats of a vehicle

New traffic laws come into force this week in Spain, with the main objective of protecting children in cars. As of the 1st of October, all children measuring 135 cm in height or less must ride in the rear seats of a vehicle, irrespective of their age, and in addition to the requirements of the correct seat being provided appropriate to their size and weight. There are a number of exceptions to the rule, for example, when the vehicle does not have rear seats, when all rear seats are already occupied by others under the same characteristics, and where it is not possible to install approved child restraints in those rear seats. These are the only occasions when children may occupy a front seat, but

they must always use the restraint system approved for their height and weight. This new provision is contained in the amendment of art. 117 Rules of the road (seat belts or other approved child restraint systems), made by Royal Decree 667/2015 of the 17th of July (BOE of July 18, 2015). The amendment of that article also stipulates that child restraints must be installed in the vehicle in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer and the instructions that will indicate how and what kind of vehicles can be used safely. With this modification the EU Directive 2014/37 / EU on the compulsory use of safety belts and child restraints in vehicles is transposed. The modification of the

law also reflects the scientific evidence from numerous studies that demonstrate the benefit of children traveling in the rear seats of vehicles in order to strengthen their protection. A study in the United States looked at 5,751 vehicle occupants under the age of 15 who had suffered a serious car incident. The report shows that sitting in the back seat had a protective effect with respect to serious injury or death. A further study in Australia concluded that the risk of death in children under 4 years of age involved in an incident whilst travelling in a car was doubled if they sat in the front. The risk of death was four times higher if the person was under 1 year of age, according to the study. Not only is the overall risk of injury higher in the front seats, but also the severity of injuries sustained, according to the CIREN institution, the Crash Injury Research Engineering Network. The change to the law in Spain has been prompted on account of the DGT seeing growing concerns for the safety of children in vehicles. In 2014, 2 of the 14 children under 12 years of age who

were killed whilst travelling in vehicles were not wearing any safety device at the time of the accident. It was the same for 9 out of the 82 children who were seriously injured, they too were not wearing any kind of restraint. The DGT therefore made it one of their priority objectives in the 2011-2020 Road Safety Strategy, to ensure that no child loses their life as a result of not being properly restrained. Therefore, as well as clarifying the laws and making them easier to understand, the DGT have also increased the powers of the traffic police in dealing with adults who fail to take necessary responsibility for children, including the immediate immobilisation of a vehicle where children are found to be travelling without appropriate safety restraints. To make the matter even clearer, there are a number of Golden Rules that must be followed regarding children in vehicles. Never carry a child in your arms or use the same seat belt that is protecting the adult. The use of child restraint systems (CRS) reduced the risk of death by 75% and the

severity of injuries by 90%. Make sure the seat is properly installed. It should not move and ought to be properly secured, the recommended option being the Isofix anchorage system The child's head should never hover higher than or over the back of the seat. If this happens it must be replaced by another of a suitable size. If the child has to ride in the front seat, because of one of the three exceptions already mentioned, if the vehicle has front airbags, you must only use a rearfacing restraint if the airbag

has been deactivated. Always make sure that the restraints are well anchored, even on short journeys, where the highest number of risk behaviours accumulate. It is recommended that you continue to use appropriate and approved child restraint system until the child reaches 150 cm in height. Once a child is taller than 150 cm, then they must use the fitted vehicle seat belt. It is important to note that it is the responsibility of the adults transporting children to ensure their safety, as well as their own.

The new MINI Clubman With its four doors, the characteristic split doors at the rear, five seats and a large and versatile interior, the new MINI Clubman brings the classic shooting brake to the premium compact segment of the 21st century. The most recent model is also the largest one of the new MINI generation. It is 27 centimetres longer and 9 centimetres wider than the MINI 5 door, and its wheelbase is 10 centimetres longer. Its luggage compartment has a volume of 360 litres and can be extended to as much as 1,250 litres by folding down the rear backrest with its optional 40 : 20 : 40 split. The new MINI Clubman offers the highest level of everyday practicality, refinement over long distances, versatility and ride comfort ever seen in a MINI. For increased driving fun, comfort and safety, the new MINI Clubman also offers numerous features that appear in a MINI for the first time. These include the electric parking brake, 8speed Steptronic gearbox â&#x20AC;&#x201C; available as an option depending on the model electrical seat adjustment and the option of MINI Yours Interior Styles with backlit door bezels. The MINI Excitement Package, standard on all UK

models, comprises of LED interior and ambient lighting as well as a projection of the MINI logo onto the ground from the exterior mirror on the driver's side when the car is opened and closed. Another new feature that is unique within the competitive field is the Comfort Access option including hands free opening of the split doors at the rear. The new MINI Clubman will launch nationwide in the UK on October 31st 2015 featuring the latest generation of engines with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology for a sportsstyle temperament and outstanding efficiency. The 4-cylinder petrol engine in the MINI Cooper S Clubman mobilises 192 hp (combined fuel consumption: 45.6mpg; combined

CO2 emissions: 144 g/km) while the MINI Cooper Clubman is powered by a 3cylinder petrol engine with 136 hp (combined fuel consumption: 55.4mpg; combined CO2 emissions: 118 g/km). MINI Cooper D Clubman introduces new engine to the MINI family with in the form of a 150 hp 4-cylinder diesel engine, with combined fuel consumption of 68.9mpg and emissions of 109 g/km. MINI will also introduce the new Cooper SD engine variant for the first time. The MINI Cooper SD Clubman with 190 hp (combined fuel consumption: 62.8 mpg; combined CO2 emissions: 119 g/km) will take on the role of the most powerful diesel variant (all EU test cycle figures, dependent on tyre format selected).

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TVR and Lotus are bringing back The new Lotus Evora 400 is the latest pure and focused supercar from Lotus TVR is on the way back after an eight-year hiatus. Lotus is enjoying a resurgence under a new boss. And both makers forged their reputation by making lightweight cars with fantastic handling. ‘Performance through light weight’ was the core philosophy of the late legendary engineer and Lotus founder Colin Chapman. The motor maestro would surely have been gratified to see the £72,000, 186mph Evora 400, while the 3Eleven, a special edition with roofless styling, has been revealed to set pulses racing among the road use-track day enthusiasts The Evora 400’s kerb-weight has been reduced by 22kg over its forebear. With 400bhp from a 3.5-litre supercharged V6 engine the result is a mighty power-to-weight ratio. That kerb-weight is 1395kg, compared with the Audi R8’s 1595kg and the Porsche 911 Carrera 4’s 1,545kg. Buyers have been queuing to place their deposits for the new TVR, set to appear in 2017, securing themselves a 400bhp two-

seat sports coupe with an 1100kg target kerb-weight. In fact, the company has sold its entire allocation for that first year, with 250 eager deposits in six weeks. The price-tag looks set to be £60,000-£90,000 for a car engineered by Gordon Murray Design. Its tubular steel

chassis will be reinforced with bonded composite panels surmounted by a body of mixed material,

probably a blend of composites, aluminium and plastics. Configured with an engine in the front, sixspeed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive, the car will be powered by a non-turbo

V8 with another great British name attached to it -

Cosworth. A convertible, track car and a one-make racer are also in the pipeline. While TVR is confidently setting out on its return route, Lotus is preparing for an exciting stage of its o w n

journey, when it officially re-enters the US in January 2016 with

the Evora 400. America is the largest market for sports car manufacturers. It would be great to see the vast nation’s roads echo to the gorgeous soundtrack of the latest Lotus, with the re-born TVR adding its own mellifluous note in years to come. Revived TVR takes 250 orders for Cosworth-powered sports car in first six weeks, filling 2017 delivery slots Rejuvenated British sports car maker TVR is flying high. Just months after announcing the b r a n d ' s revival, new director J o h n Chasey confirms the new V8-powered, rearwheel drive sports car (which we haven't seen yet) is entirely sold out for 2017. C h a s e y describes the recent developments of TVR as a rollercoaster ride: "We began to take deposits in June purely because we

had so much clear demand and potential customers. Here we are only a few weeks later announcing this remarkable order take". Potential buyers were asked to put a £5,000 deposit down just six weeks ago, and now all 250 examples stated for build and delivery in 2017 have been accounted for. TVR claims that those wanting still wanting to order won't see their completed cars until 2018, as production numbers are slowly ramped up. TVR's revival comes a year after rumours began, as a holding page for TVR's website was posted last year sporting a TVR logo and the phrase 'never say never'. Auto Express spoke then with the new British owner of TVR Automotive for confirmation who claimed soon after "TVR is back in Britain". But this isn't just a one-off rebirth. TVR Automotive plans to bring "at least" four new models to market in the next ten years, with the first being a two-seat sports car sporting a dry-sump Cosworth V8 and claiming "traditional TVR DNA". It'll be front-engined with rearwheel drive, using a manual transmission and an aerodynamic composite body.

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a golden age of British motoring Buyers have been queuing to place their deposits for the new TVR, set to appear in 2017

It's not yet clear what is planned for the three further models in the next decade, but we do know the first car will be "offered to the market at a compeitive price point within its segment" â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and that is consistent with what we've seen from TVR in the past. TVR, which was sold by Peter Wheeler to Smolensky in 2004 before being officially closed down in 2013, has suffered a troubled past but it looks like this latest revival is set to run its course. The factory was previously based in Blackpool, but it's unclear as yet where the new "UK-based" plant will be located. The new Lotus Evora 400 is the latest pure and focused supercar from Lotus, combining high performance with the legendary Lotus benchmark handling. It

is faster and dynamically more capable than the previous Lotus Evora leading to greater agility and a more involving drive. Maximum speed is 186 mph (300 km/h) and acceleration

0-60 mph is just 4.1 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds). This enables the new Lotus Evora

400 to lap the challenging test track at the Lotus Headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk, a scintillating SIX seconds faster than the pre-

vious model.

Over two thirds of the Lotus Evora 400 is new, including its supercharged and charge-cooled midmounted 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 400 horsepower and 410 Nm of torque. A new aluminium chassis incorporates a new interior and the lightweight composite body has changed significantly both front and rear. In describing the remit for the new Lotus Evora 400, Jean-Marc Gales, Chief Executive Officer for Group Lotus plc, states, "A requirement for all Lotus cars is to be a benchmark for handling, to be the quickest car from A to B and to provide the driver with a pure and involving driving

experience. The Evora 400 is the fastest road-going

Lotus that we have ever produced, possessing performance that can only be matched by cars costing significantly more. It delivers supercar looks allied to supercar performance." Jean-Marc Gales continues, "We have always said that to make a car better, you must make it faster and lighter. We have achieved this, of course, but we didn't stop there, as the considerable number of changes in the interior, chassis, engine and body design have warranted emphatically, the title of a new Lotus Evora. Our dealer network stands at 168 worldwide, which is still growing to reach 200 dealers by the end of 2015, while our sales volumes have increased by over 50% in the last 10 months. The new Lotus Evora 400 will make its mark as a signific a n t milestone in the history of Lotus. Looking to the future, the Lotus Evora 400 will remain core to our product line up for

many years to come, with more exciting derivatives planned within the next few years." Engine power has been increased from that of the Evora S; a respected 345 hp (350 PS; 257.3 kW) to 400 hp (406 PS; 298.3 kW) at 7,000rpm. The supercharger fitment ensures strong bottom-end torque and the figure has also been increased to 302 lbs ft (410 Nm) achieved between 3,500 to 6,500 rpm. This translates into even more strident acceleration for a 0-60 mph time of just 4.1 seconds (0100 kph in 4.2 seconds). Its top speed of 186 mph (300 km/h) propels the Evora 400 to the upper segment of supercar performance expectations. The benchmark lap time at the Lotus Test Track at Hethel, has been slashed by a phenomenal SIX seconds due to higher engine power, revised spring and damper settings, a Limited Slip Differential (LSD) and a downforce figure of 32 kg (70 lbs) at 150 mph (242 km/h). This downforce equates to 12 kg, 26 lbs front; 20 kg, 44 lbs rear, achieved by the Evora 400's flat-floor, lightweight composite rear diffuser, threeelement rear wing and airflow management strategy.

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Friday 2nd October 2015

How to make the perfect chana masala

Chickpea curry is the most popular vegetarian dish in India.

Desserts

Berry Banana Treat 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 cup frozen strawberries (or mixed berries), 1 banana, 1 tbsp vanilla extract. Directions Blend all ingredients in a food processor and freeze until ready to eat. Divide it up into 1/2 cup serving dishes before freezing, that way when I am craving a creamy, frozen treat it is pre-portioned!

Mock Frosty 1 CUP Nonfat (skim) milk, 2 TBSP Sugar-Free, Fat Free Chocolate Pudding Mix, 1 TSP Vanilla Extract, 1 TSP Unsweetened Cocoa, 1/2 TBSP Splenda, 2 TBL CoolWhip Free (optional), 7 Ice Cubes. Directions Place all in a blender that chops ice well. Blend until all is well mixed and all of the ice is chopped up. Mixture should be nice and thick. I like to pour the drink in a Starbucks cup or some other attractive-looking container! Top with whipped cream, if desired.

Chana masala, chole masala, channay, chholay – so many names for such a simple dish, one that Rick Stein claims is probably “the most popular vegetarian curry in India”, and with good reason. A dollop of comfortingly bolstering pulses bathed in a thick, tangy, deeply spiced gravy, it’s the kind of food that tastes of home, whether home is Ahmedabad or Aberdeen. Though a popular street snack, hawked with enthusiasm on railway platforms and served up in quantity by work and school canteens, as well as being a fixture at “ceremonies and festive occasions” in the Punjab and Pakistan, according to Cyrus Todiwala, chana masala is also a stalwart of the domestic repertoire. Mumbai-born chef Maunika Gowardhan notes that

“most Indian households will have their own take on it” – a fact that guarantees I’m going to put a few billion noses out of joint this week. 450g drained cooked chickpeas (or 200g dried, soaked overnight then cooked in fresh water until tender) 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 6 garlic cloves, 25g root ginger, 30g fresh coriander, 2-4 green chillies, finely chopped, seeds and all. 1 tbsp ground coriander, 1-2 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp ground turmeric 400g tin of plum tomatoes, mashed. 1.5 tsp fine salt, 1 tsp garam masala (to make your own), 1 tbsp lemon juice Put the drained chickpeas in a pan and add 500ml water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes then drain, retaining the

cooking water. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based pan over a medium heat and when hot, add the cumin seeds. Fry until aromatic, stirring, then add the onion and turn the heat down. Cook until golden brown, stirring regularly. Meanwhile use a pestle and mortar or stick blender to mash the garlic, ginger, 25g fresh coriander and chillies into a paste. Put this into the pan and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring so it doesn’t catch, then add the ground coriander, chilli power and turmeric (and a splash more oil if necessary) and cook for a couple more minutes. Stir in the mashed tomatoes, chickpeas and their cooking water and salt. Bring to a lively simmer, then turn down the heat to medium low and cook for 20 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the garam masala and lemon juice, then allow to cool slightly before serving scattered with the remaining coriander leaves. Chana masala or chole, whatever you call it, how do you make yours, when do you eat it, and what with? Do you agree with Rick Stein that it’s the most popular vegetarian curry in India – and if not, what is?

Food & Drink The Perfect Negroni The rocketing popularity of the iconic Italian spirit Campari, plus a newfound willingness to experiment and diversify with our drinking habits, has resulted in vintage cocktail negroni emerging as the drink of the moment. It’s a divisive one for sure – Campari itself is an acquired taste, being a deeply bitter and lurid spirit and once the reserve of dusty cocktail cabinets – but the 1:1:1 ratio of negroni leaves it open to adaptation. Start with your three spirits – Campari is simple enough, but there’s a whole world of gin and vermouth to choose from. With the latter, bar manager of the Polpo restaurant group, Tom Ross, recommends sweet Cinzano rosso (red) vermouth, or Punt e Mes – or a combination of both. Go for a clean, classic London dry or navy strength gin – take note of the botanicals and tasting notes and go for one for a strong finish to take on the forceful Campari. Fill a short rocks glass with ice – if you want to really show off, try to source a mould for large, round ice cubes – then layer up the three components. Tom likes to add

gin first to enjoy the colour change as the darker spirits are added. He then gives the three shots a quick spin using a thin bar straw or spoon, adds a slice of orange then serves. Some people prefer to add pared orange zest, but Tom likes the addition of the citrus flesh. As the ratio is set, you can go as little or large as you wish, but for one serving we'd go for a 25ml shot of each spirit. Play around with ratios according to palates – some people prefer less Campari and a touch more of mellowing vermouth. Polpo serve a ‘sbagliato’ or “mistaken” negroni, with prosecco added in place of gin, but Tom says the variations are infinite. He recommends the Boulvardier, with bourbon instead of gin, and The Old Pal, in which gin is switched for rye. You may need to find a more niche supplier, but there are endless choices of vermouths on the market. If you find the flavour of Campari too intense, try the more subdued, sweeter Aperol. Or, if you’re one for obscure spirits, try to source Cynar – another Italian bitter liqueur made from artichokes.

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Friday 2nd October 2015

End of three square meals for nine out of ten Britons Traditional meal times are dying out because of the strains of modern life

For almost 500 years it has been drilled into generations to sit down for three square meals a day. However, nine out of ten of us are now abandoning that advice as our hectic lifestyles take over. A total of 89 per cent regularly miss one main meal, with more than a quarter eating their main meal alone. Meal skipping is particularly pronounced among 18 to 24-year-olds, with 42% skipping breakfast, 26% missing lunch and 23% missing dinner. But while the sit down

meal may be in decline, 88% admit to snacking between meals. Some 78 per cent rarely or never invite friends or family over to eat and 27 per cent say they eat alone on most days. One in three people always skip breakfast, 19% always miss lunch and 14% miss dinner every day, the study found. The poll also found that 77% of people are not getting their recommended 5a-day but 38% are nearly there, averaging three or four portions. But almost a tenth (9%)

eat none of their five-a-day on an average day, but

among these people 25% take vitamins and other supplements. However the majority of people (54%) say they have reassessed their habits in response to updated guidelines on sugar consumption. BBC Good Food's nutritionist Kerry Torrens said: "We increasingly seem to be a nation divided when it comes to health. "Most of us are not managing 5 a day. Although many are close to the amount recommended per day, a sizeable minority seem to be way off mark. "Cost is a big issue for

many but it doesn't make sense to use vitamins and supplements when fruit and

vegetables are a much cheaper, effective alternative."

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Friday 2nd October 2015

'Big step' towards a cure for age-related blindness The first embryonic stem cell surgery aimed at reversing vision loss

A cure for the most common form of blindness has been developed by British surgeons in a ground-breaking operation. Experts hailed the break-

through a “big step forward” in treating agerelated macular degeneration (AMD). It could now mean that surgery to reverse vision loss is routinely offered to the

600,000 patients who have the disease in the UK in the same way that cataract sufferers are treated. Surgeons at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London car-

ried out the first embryonic stem cell operation on a female patient. The patient suffers from the less common, but more aggressive wet AMD, characterised by leaking blood vessels, but scientists believe the same procedure can be applied to dry AMD. The female patient, aged 60, who underwent surgery last month, is the first of 10 to take part in the trial. The procedure was successful, but it will be some months before the impact of it on her sight is known. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness, affecting more than 600,000 people in the UK. There is currently no cure, and treatment only works for some forms of it, and with varying results.

Surgeon Professor Lyndon Da Cruz from Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, said he was “very excited” by the promise held out by the new procedure. He said he was hopeful that the operation could become as common as cataract surgery, bringing an end to the misery of sight loss in old age. AMD occurs when a group of cells towards the back of the eye – called the retinal pigment epithelium cells – become damaged. In the new technique, a stem cell from an embryo is grown in the lab to create a single layer of cells, to replace the diseased area. Prof Da Cruz said: “The reason we are so excited is that we have been able to grow a perfect copy of the layer and transplant it. We

are going right back to the roots of the disease.” The cells were taken from donated embryos that were created during IVF treatment but never used. This is the first time experts have used a "patch" technique using embryonic cells with the aim of reversing vision loss in patients. A US safety trial last year used a different technique, which restored vision in half of cases. But the UK studies are further advanced, and having proved the technique is safe, researchers are now testing its effectiveness. The study involves patients with wet AMD, because results can be seen more quickly, as vision loss is more sudden, but surgeons believe the technique with also work on patients with dry AMD.

Parents must police their screen time The growing reliance of schools on technology is creating new challenges for all the family The old dictum “do as I say, and not as I do” has become more and more relevant where the use of technology is concerned. I despair that my three kids seem to have their faces permanently bathed in the light from one screen or another, yet cheerfully flit from mobile phone to iPad to laptop in front of them as I dish up supper. I’m ashamed to admit that

the nine-year-old recently admonished me for sneaking a look at my phone under a restaurant table. “I sometimes think you love that thing more than you do me,” she complained. It’s not a good feeling to be caught. What is worse is that these double standards amount to more than hypocrisy: parents like me are teaching our children by example that there really is

no off-switch. And that makes it difficult to lay down the law with conviction and a straight face when your offspring are catching up on Facebook when they are supposed to be concentrating on their homework. Data from research specialist Childwisepublished in the past week reveals that by the age of seven many youngsters will have spent what equates to one full year in front of a screen, rising to three by adulthood. That is a terrifying statistic. A Channel 4 News poll found that almost half of parents admitted their children spend too much time in front of a screen, with 43 per cent saying this amounts to an emotional dependency. Renowned child health education specialist Dr Aric Sigman urged head teachers attending the Mental

Health in Schools conference in London to intervene. He warned that screen misuse in the home can have such an impact on the mental health of our children, and their ability to learn, that it is fast becoming schools’ business. Dr Richard Graham, consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, agrees. He launched the UK’s first tech addiction clinic for young people at London’s Nightingale Hospital in 2010, and believes parental fixation with technology could have a greater impact on children’s development than their own use does. “The child comes out of school at home time, in a great rush of excitement to see their parents and tell them all about their day. But they land in front of whoever is picking them up and

instantly find themselves vying for attention with a mobile phone. Or perhaps a child has a therapy session in a clinic like ours; they go back out into the waiting room having done good work with us and we see the parent sat there, head down looking at their phone. The parents may not even notice that the child has returned. Frankly, if parents don’t get a grip on this, then how on earth can they expect their children to?” We can’t demonise the use of technology – it is crucial in modern education. The bulk of my youngest’s mathematics homework is now done online and she is often told to research topics via the Internet. And the bottom line is that higher education institutions are moving towards getting rid of libraries altogether as

e-books, e-journals and einformation take over as resources. Schools and universities use Wi-Fi nullifiers and software to keep their students on track during exams and when they need to study online, but those are impractical for home use. Dr David Holmes,senior psychologist at Manchester Metropolitan University, agrees with Dr Sigman: we must lead our children to better tech discipline by our own example. “We have to police both their use of technology and our own until a healthier relationship is instilled,” he says. “That means switching off notifications so we can remain task-focused in front of them – and getting out of the habit of checking Facebook ourselves every 15 seconds.”

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Healthy smokers lungs explained The mystery of why some people appear to have healthy lungs despite a lifetime of smoking has been explained by UK scientists. The analysis of more than 50,000 people showed favourable mutations in people's DNA enhanced lung function and masked the deadly impact of smoking. The Medical Research Council scientists say the findings could lead to new drugs to improve lung function. But not smoking will always be the best option, they say. Many, but not all, smokers will develop lung disease. But so too will some who have never touched a cigarette in their lives. The condition is thought to affect three million people in the UK and includes diseases such as bronchitis and emphysema. By comparing smokers and non-smokers as well as those with the disease and without they discovered sections of our DNA that reduce the risk of COPD. So smokers with "good genes" had a lower risk of COPD than those with "bad genes". Prof Martin Tobin, one of the researchers at the

University of Leicester, said the genes seemed to affect the way the lungs grow and respond to injury. But he told the BBC News website: "There doesn't appear to be any kind of magic bullet that would give anyone guaranteed protection against tobacco smoke they would still have lungs that were unhealthier than they would be had they been a non-smoker. "The strongest thing that people can do to affect their future health in terms of COPD and also smokingrelated disease like cancer and heart disease is to stop smoking." Addiction The habit also increases the risk of heart disease and cancers, which are not considered in this study. The scientists also uncovered parts of the genetic code which were more common in smokers than non-smokers. They seem to alter the brain's function and how easily someone can become addicted to nicotine, although that still needs to be confirmed. Prof Tobin said the findings offered "fantastic new clues about how the body works that we really had little idea

about before and it's those things that are likely to lead to some really exciting breakthroughs for drug development." Their findings were presented at a meeting of the European Respiratory Society and published in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal. Ian Jarrold, the head of research at the British Lung Foundation, said: "These findings represent a significant step forward in helping us achieve a clearer picture about the fascinating and intricate reality of lung health. "Understanding genetic predisposition is essential in not only helping us develop new treatments for people with lung disease but also in teaching otherwise healthy people how to better take care of their lungs."

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RICHARD CAVENDER

Bluemoon Solutions www.bluemoonsolutions.es

BlueMoon Solutions is the computer and IT services company on the Costa Blanca, they provide quality computer services at realistic prices and specialise in working with home users and small businesses.

Richard moved to Spain eight years ago having left his management background behind in the UK and decided to use his IT skills to help home users and small businesses with their PC problems. Now a relaxed 'computer man' he is out and about in the Spanish sun every day, making house and shop calls and using his vast experience and qualifications to (usually) sort out the problem there and then. Computers are his hobby as well as his work so don’t be surprised to get an answer to your email in the early hours!

ADVICE: : Derek wanted to know how to delete images ADVICE: Mike had a problem with Avast & Windows 10 from his tablet Hi Richard, I am the owner of a Samsung Tablet 4 (birthday present from my wife) I have been trying to delete pictures from "gallery" without success. I can delete photos in "photos" Any help would be much appreciated. Derek

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Hey Derek, nice present – lucky boy  Here’s what you need to do… 1. Go into the gallery and open up the album that you want to work

with. 2. Long press (hold your finger on the image for at least a second) to select it. 3. Tap other images (if you want to delete more than one) to select them also. 4. Tap the “delete image” icon at the top of the screen – it looks like an image of a bin. Hope that helps you. Hopefully that will sort out your problem.

Hi Richard, sorry to bother you but I’m having a windows 10 problem with about 80 million other people I suspect! My laptop switches on and comes up with Critical Error “Start Menu and Cortana aren't working. We'll try to fix it the next time you sign in." I have tried starting & restarting again many times and trying safe mode which appears not to work, although last time about a month ago that seemed to work, but not today! Any ideas?

Hi Mike, I know you are using Avast, so I have 3 options for you… 1) Uninstalling AVAST solved the problem, but had to restart Windows in safe mode to be able to uninstall it. Safe Mode: http://www.7tutorials.com/4-ways-boot-safe-mode-windows-10 2) You can also try to restore the computer to a previous date, but make sure Avast doesn't update for now. 3) Open any folder on desktop, if you don't have one, create it, top left go to file > open command prompt > open as admin Type: sfc /scannow [ENTER]. Let it run, Restart computer when it finishes.

ADVICE: Tony needed to know how to turn on the ADVICE: : Lorraine wanted to know how to create desktop favourites bar in Microsoft Edge icons using Windows 10 Hi Richard, getting on now with Windows 10, but have a query I purchased Office Publisher and installed it but just not sure how to access it? I tried to find it to create a shortcut as I did with Publisher 2000 any suggestions - went on the tutorial but of very little help in fact zilch! When I go into programs it still shows the original Office Home & Students (but with no MB next to it) shouldn't it show Microsoft Publisher? Kind regards Lorraine

Hi Lorraine, it’s not that easy in Windows 10 actually, you have to do the following… 1. Locate the item that you want on the desktop in the start menu, right hand click it and click “open file location” 2. A new window will open and the item you clicked will be highlighted, right hand click it again and this time click “send to desktop” 3. You will then have an icon on the desktop …hope that helps.

Hi Richard, I have just upgraded to windows 10 and have the following problem. I was on windows 7, seeing no need to upgrade before as everything I needed seemed to be there. The problem is that I have lost all the information on my "top line" i.e. bank internet access, translate, spelling, etc. Can you show me how to get them back please? Many thanks, Tony.

Hi Tony, that has happened because Microsoft have replaced Internet Explorer (I am assuming that is the browser that you used previously) with their new “edge” browser and the favourites bar is turned off by default in edge. In order to show the “favourites bar” in edge, you click on the three dots (top right hand of the screen) and then click “settings” and then click the slider that says “show the favourites bar”.

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Friday 2nd October 2015

A Trip to Cultural Sevilla The region of Andalucia exudes the very spirit of Spanish culture. Sevilla is the capital of this fabulous region. It has one of the wealthiest and largest Cathedrals in the world. A privileged city which sits on the banks of the mighty river Guadalquivir a short distance from the point where the river empties into the Mediterranean. Your first impression of the city centre is, rather strangely, that of a green fertile oasis, with the majestic parque Maria Luisa forming the centre of this illusion. Nearby in the impressive Plaza EspaĂąa, horses, donkeys, and mules strain as they pull carriages full of of happy tourist round the sights of the city.

A massive cathedral sits below the "Giralda". A massive tower dating back to Moorish times. Round the corner a queue of people patiently wait to visit the Alcazar , a protected retreat for kings, queens and rulers throughout the centuries. Or venture into the Triana district which was originally home to the gypsy population and the birth place of Flamenco, and be serenaded by haunting guitar music while you sip a drink or take a bite to eat. Other places to see are the football grounds of Real Betis and Sevilla, the magnificent Maenstranza bull ring. The informative museums of archaeology and of culture. the narrow character laden cobbled streets of the old Jewish dis-

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Japan's Rest-case Scenario

THE challenge of peaking twice in just four days proved too much for rugby's greatest giant-killers – much to the delight of a Scotland team who caught poor Japan on the rebound at Gloucester

last week. It was quickly apparent that a fresh Scottish side playing their first game of the tournament would be too great an obstacle for the shock conquerors of mighty

On The Button

Britain's Jenson Button will race for McLaren-Honda in 2016. The 2009 world champion had been considering his future but the 35year-old said McLaren's determination to improve following a difficult year was

decisive in his decision to race on. McLaren chairman Ron Dennis said an option to end his contract "became an irrelevance" once he was sure Button was "as committed and focused as ever".

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South Africa. Scotland's 45-10 victory also highlighted the unfairness of a system that gives some teams up to three days more rest between games than others. Ironically, England have had the best deal of all – with at least a week between each of their three games so far. Their conquerors Wales, on the other hand, were given just five days to recover before facing the physical might of Fiji last night (Thursday) with the longest

list of injuries in the competition. Japan suffered more than any other nation, their 96hour recovery period after the Springboks match also involving a venue switch from Brighton to Gloucester. All of which makes a powerful case for the organisers of the next Rugby World Cup in Japan to balance the recovery time of all competing nations. The hosts of RWC 2019 certainly won't argue with that one.

Cook’s Key Battles in UAE

England must adjust quickly to conditions in the United Arab Emirates when they take on Pakistan - not least in the opening and spin departments. So what clues can be gained from previous tours as the selectors ponder whether to open with Moeen Ali or Alex Hales, and consider how best to get two spinners into the team? Here are a few pointers... 2000: Pakistan 0-1 England Mike Atherton - Tests: 3, Inns: 6, NO: 1, Runs: 341,

Highest: 125, Ave: 68.20 Marcus Trescothick Tests: 3, Inns: 6, NO: 0, Runs: 149, Highest: 71, Ave: 24.83. England's historic series win will long be remembered for its finish Graham Thorpe apparently hitting the winning runs amid the impenetrable murk - but the foundations were laid at the top of the order by Mike Atherton. Only Yousuf Youhana (342) scored more runs in the series as Atherton stubbornly ground out the runs, his 125 in the third Test at Karachi coming off 430 balls

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at a strike-rate of 29.06. Total innings duration? 579 minutes. Atherton bedded in early after England chose to bat first in the opening Test, at Lahore, adding 134 for the first wicket in 55 overs with newcomer Marcus Trescothick, whose 71 was to prove his highest knock of the series. The pair's second century stand in a row set the tone for a dogged series which went down to the wire before Nasser Hussain's men sealed England a first victory in Pakistan since 1961-62.

I make no apologies for making another return to one of the great annoyances of golf (and there are not that

many!) and that is slow play on the course, which I’ll be examining next week as well. Pace of play on the golf course has become frustratingly slow in the eyes of many. So what are the main causes, and what can be done? Slow play. It’s the topic of conversation that just won’t go away. Tap in to the postround chat in virtually any clubhouse, and someone, somewhere will be moaning about how long it’s just taken to play a round of golf. In a comprehensive survey last year from The Golf Club Secretary Newsletter, most of the ‘Top 10 reasons for slow play’ from a shortlist of 26 were deemed to be down to

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Picking Up The Pace the player, and some of those factors have made it onto the list below, the rest will come in another edition.

• Players not being ready to play when the course is clear or it’s their turn • Elaborate pre-shot routines that take too long • Players not calling faster golfers through soon enough • General Greenside Etiquette Many golfers do, indeed, believe that pace of play is the biggest scourge facing the game; others feel it has become a little overhyped by a vocal minority for whom a round of golf is seemingly as much about how quickly you can get round as how low you can score. Most dyed-in-the-wool golfers are probably in too deep with the game to be

driven away, but if pace of play is affecting the enjoyment of occasional golfers such that they have little inclination to play more, or deterring newcomers from getting more fully involved, we need to look at every way possible of bringing down round times. So what can be done? We’ve all read lists of contributing factors as long as our arms. Some are down to player behaviour and awareness; others to the club or course manager, there are some factors over which the individual player has little or no control. Pace of play remains one of golf’s most talked-about issues, and there’s no doubt that some people do get very upset when they fall victim to an unacceptably slow round. Here are some key factors:1. G E T READY T O PLAY! I feel that one of the biggest causes of slow play is the golfer simply not being ready to play when it is his or her turn on tee, fairway or green, or when the course ahead is clear. Golf is not a race, so you don’t have to be relentless in your pursuit of the finishing post. But you do need to be ready to go as soon as it’s your turn rather than a minute afterwards, to prevent unnecessary frustration for others in your group and all those behind you. So start assessing your approach shot as you are walking to the ball, then have your distance measured, club selected, glove on and shot planned out while others are playing, rather than starting the whole process after they have played. or close enough to distract them, but often you will far enough away to do everything well ahead of your shot. On the putting green you can get a general idea or your read when first approaching the green, and again, you can be working on your line while others are putting. Don’t wait until it is your turn to start the whole process. 2. KEEP IT QUICK We will all have played with people whose pre-shot routines go on forever, If your routine involves assessing the yardage, carefully selecting your club, standing behind the ball with

club out in front of you, partial practice swings away from the ball to groove key moves, then three more adjacent to the ball before finally hitting, you’re unlikely to be the most popular playing companion, and unlikely to be helping overall pace of play. We all want to give ourselves the best chance of playing to our potential and instructional advice seems advocate an ordered pre-shot preparation. But there has to be some sort of balance. By all means adopt a routine before hitting, but not to a degree that might adversely affect others. Is there any part of your routine you could be doing while others are playing, where the benefits to you are not at the cost of the enjoyment of others? 3. IF IN DOUBT, GO PROVISIONAL Of all the scenarios, this one probably has the greatest potential to impact adversely on round times. Rule 27-2 specifically allows you to follow a procedure that will keep delays to a minimum when you’ve hit your ball offline. Yet golfers often spurn the chance to do so, perhaps out of frustration or a refusal to accept that they might be in trouble. But if you don’t take a provisional ball and can’t then find the original, the impact on your group’s round time could be 10 to 15 minutes, factoring in the five-minute search and the long walk back. There will be a negative impact on all those behind you too, other than the group waved through. Adapt your provisional ball strategy to err more on the side of caution, so if there is any doubt at all, or no-one has really seen it even if you think it should be okay, play a provisional. It really is a case of ‘nothing lost!’ By all means, listen to what others say about whether they’ve seen it land and where, for the sake of another 20 seconds, play a provisional ball to keep to an absolute minimum any risk of you having to do the long walk back. 4. GET IT RIGHT AT THE GREEN It’s doubly frustrating for those behind to have to witness the whole laborious process if the course beyond is clear. Golfers will often leave their clubs in the wrong

TITTER ON THE TEE I will leave you with a comment from my grandson. The other day I was telling him the advantages of being over 50. "As you get older", I said, "You get wiser". He looked at me and replied, “If that’s the case you must be a genius".

place for a speedy exit when everyone has putted out; they may cause delays by not taking their putter with them if they have to chip before putting; or they may even stand on the green totting up their score and marking their card while those on the fairway are waiting to play into the green. Find the exit point and try leaving your buggy/bag there so you can

head straight off when everyone has putted out, rather than adding in another 70-80 yard round trip. If you have to chip and putt, take your putter with you, rather than walking back to fetch your putter. Never mark your card on the green, and don’t leave whoever is last to hole out to also replace the flag. We will be back with more on slow play next week!

What A Season

Jordan Spieth added to his impressive trophy cabinet on Monday, winning the PGA of America Player of the Year award and the Vardon Trophy, two endof-season awards handed out by the PGA of America. The Masters and U.S. Open Championship winner, who made a real run at completing the Grand Slam in 2015, became the secondyoungest player to win both awards, sitting just behind Tiger Woods, who achieved the feat at the age of 21 in 1997. The 22-year-old had a phenomenal 2015 season, winning his first major at the Masters and continuing his momentum into the U.S. Open. He finished fourth at The Open Championship, one shot out of a play-off, took sec-

ond at the PGA Championship and capped it off by winning the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup in one swoop. Establishing himself as the sport's next superstar in 2015, and going into 2016, fans are already salivating about the possible rivalry with Rory McIlroy that could start to brew. Rory of course won the Vardon Trophy, Player of the Year and Tour Player of the Year awards last season, and while he struggled this year, he's expected to return to his best next season. Spieth is the man of the moment, however, and his future looks incredibly bright. He made over 23 million dollars in total earnings on the course in 2015, and good luck to him, as he deserves it.

KNOW YOUR RULES QUESTION A player may remove a half-eaten banana lying next to his ball in a bunker without penalty. TRUE or FALSE?

ANSWER FALSE:- The half-eaten banana is a loose impediment; under Rule 13-4 a player may not touch or move a loose impediment lying in the same bunker as where his ball lies.

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Friday 2nd October 2015 Barclays Premier League

Land Of Hope And Glory!

Saturday 3 October 13:45 Crystal Palace v West Brom 16:00 Aston Villa v Stoke City 16:00 Bournemouth v Watford 16:00 Manchester City v Newcastle United 16:00 Norwich City v Leicester City 16:00 Sunderland v West Ham United 18:30 Chelsea v Southampton

Sunday 4 October 14:30 Everton v Liverpool 17:00 Arsenal v Manchester United 17:00 Swansea City v Tottenham Hotspur

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VS Whack the Wallabies and Rob kick will be forgotten A WEEK of recriminations over England's humbling by Wales has done nothing to ease the pressure on skipper Chris Robshaw and his beleaguered Rugby World Cup troops, writes GERRY GREEN. The Twickenham inquest has merely cranked up the pressure on the men the media and the fans hold responsible for the sweet chariot crashing on the final bend. And if they shoot themselves in the foot again against Australia tomorrow (Saturday), Robshaw and coach Stuart Lancaster could well find themselves travelling home with their opponents:-. To Botany Bay! If England's fickle fans have not already gunned down the architects of last weekend's Lancaster bummer, that is. One of the starkest aftermatch contrasts between St George and the con-

quering Dragons was the reaction of the ostensibly 'British' media to Wales's 28-25 victory. In their overseas edition, the nation's top-selling tabloid scarcely gave Sam Warburton's wounded heroes credit for their unexpected secondhalf comeback. Instead, Welsh, Scottish and Irish expat readers had to endure five pages in The Sun on England's demise, two of which were devoted to former captain Will Carling sticking the knife into Robshaw and Lancaster. Those looking for a tribute to the injury-decimated Welsh's unlikely victory at England HQ had to settle for a few short paragraphs on their mounting injury problems plus assistant coach Sean Edwards' revelation of just how much the result meant to everyone in the Principality. Edwards, once a neversay-Dai English rugby

league hero, said: "At Sunday mass, the priest came out and put his hands in the air to celebrate. That's when you know you are making a difference to the nation.'' Carling's condemnation of England's decision to go for a match-winning try rather than salvage a point from a 28-28 draw is rich, coming as it does from a man whose decisions, by his own confession, cost England the 1990 Grand Slam. Had Robshaw's spurning of a three-point penalty produced the last-gasp victory he and his team were aiming for, the media would have him up alongside Martin Johnson today as an England all-time legend. And Lancaster would be licking his lips at the prospect of emulating Sir Clive Woodward, the coach who led the nation to the 2003 World Cup. Beat Australia, as

Woodward and his captain Johnson did in the 2003 World Cup Final, and last weekend's cock-up will in just 80 minutes be completely forgiven, if not forgotten. Regardless of yesterday's Wales v Fiji result, England can still make it to the knockout stages. But it will take a monumental effort to beat a Wallabies team that beat the mighty All Blacks in a Bledisloe Cup match in Sydney just a few weeks ago. Until Wales replaced them this week, the Wallabies were officially ranked No.2 in the world behind the All Blacks. Michael Chieka's men will have just one target at Twickenham tomorrow – and that is to achieve the equivalent of what their cricketing countrymen failed to do this summer. By putting the boot into the ashes of English rugby dreams.

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When a team with eight centre-halfs (yes, eight!) concedes ten goals in seven matches, then you know somebody has got it wrong big time. When a side with seven forwards has managed only five goals in those same seven contests, then you know it is time for wholesale chopping and changing. Torrevieja only sit outside the

relegation places on goal difference, with slightly less dignity that an undergraduate prime minister to be at a less than kosher fraternity initiation. Pigs will fly when Torry win at Novelda and that is none out of twelve visits now. The reality is that the Torry defence leaks goals whilst the forwards couldn't hit a cow's backside with a banjo.

Midfielders horse about chasing their own tails like demented dogs and play to an obvious formula like one sheep following the others That about sums it up - pigs, cows, horses, dogs and sheep, and you all you need is Old MacDonald himself, or perhaps more appropriately the manager, Old Man Pedreño. Animals are generally likeable, but this lot are losing friends quicker than a bent referee. Even the goal they scored near the death at La Magdalena was laughable, as a skewed shot ricocheted off the hell of Juanfran to change direction and skim along the ground into the net with the keeper wrong footed. It was all over by then anyway with Novelda three up and cruising. Martin was penalised

close to the touchline just inside his own half and as the free kick was floated over the Torry defenders left it for each other and 35-year-old Chupe nodded home unchallenged. Soon after the interval, a cross from the right again was presented to Banegas to head home. Javi Salero was allowed two bites of the cherry before ramming home the third on 70 minutes to finish the game off. Twenty Torry faithful went to Sunday’s match, returning in a glum mood. Three home games from four in October will seal the fate of many on the Torry payroll. Crevillente drop by first for a feisty derby this Sunday at the Vicente Garcia stadium with a 5.00pm kick-off, followed by Orihuela for an even more dramatic battle. (Picture by noveldadigital.es).

Friday 2 October 20:45 Rotherham United v Burnley

Saturday 3 October 13:30 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Huddersfield Blackburn Rovers v Ipswich Town Brighton and Hove Albion v Cardiff City Bristol City v MK Dons Derby County v Brentford Leeds United v Birmingham City Nottingham Forest v Hull City Queens Park Rangers v Bolton Wanderers Reading v Middlesbrough Sheffield Wednesday v Preston North End

Sunday 4 October 13:00 Charlton Athletic v Fulham

Scottish Premiership Saturday 3 October 16:00 Aberdeen v St. Johnstone 16:00 Dundee v Motherwell 16:00 Heart of Midlothian v Kilmarnock 16:00 Partick Thistle v Dundee United 16:00 Ross County v Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Sunday 4 October 13:30 Hamilton Academical v Celtic

Spanish La Liga Friday 2 October 20:30 Celta de Vigo v Getafe

Saturday 3 October 16:00 18:15 20:30 22:00 22:05

Sevilla v Barcelona Granada CF v Deportivo de La Coruña Espanyol v Sporting de Gijón Las Palmas v Eibar Málaga v Real Sociedad

Sunday 4 October 12:00 Rayo Vallecano v Real Betis 16:00 Athletic Club v Valencia CF 18:15 Levante v Villarreal 20:30 Atlético de Madrid v Real Madrid

Happy Monte CD MONTESINOS 3 RAYO ORIHUELA 0 Maximum points from the first two matches is all that the Monte fans could have asked for, and they opened their home account last Sunday with a comfortable win watched by over 200 spectators. They dominated first half proceedings with new manager Roberto organising the defence that looked far tighter than in recent years with Rayo’s few attacks being easily dealt with new signing, Pley, spread the play from side to side and he had a key role in an impressive 13 pass move which saw manof-the-match Dimitry put in a superb cross for other new boy, Dario, to put in an unstoppable header high into the Rayo net for the only goal of the first period. M&A missed a glorious

chance to increase the lead and Dario should have doubled his tally when he lost control when on goal, after a telling pass from Macan. The referee entertained the crowd with his impression of Basil Fawlty when pacing out the distance at free kicks and it was from one of those that Monte went two-nil up when M&A placed a perfect shot over the wall giving the keeper no chance. Carlos was causing havoc for Rayo and his earned corner was met by the head of substitute Jose Antonio, with his enthusiastic celebrations, was delighted to get his name on the scoresheet. Monte now go for a hat-trick of victories this Sunday morning as they travel to CD Borneo, for an 11.30am kick-off.

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Barca Bite Back BARCELONA 2 BAYER LEVERKUSEN 1

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Elche’s players were left shattered by an 89th minute goal that stopped them going top of the Segunda division last Sunday, as Susaeta’s left-footed shot got a point for Ovieda as the visitors dominated the second half. It cancelled out Armando’s 26th minute strike, which saw him escaping the defenders at a corner as he nodded home superbly from near the penalty spot into the bottom corner. The Ilicitanos could have made it two before the interval as an Espinosa free kick was an absolute screamer heading towards the top corner of the net, only for keeper Esteban to produce a terrific fingertip save. Oviedo looking far more likely to score in the second half, with Elche content to sit back and counter-attack, with Sergio Leon denied a good chance by the keeper, before Oviedo salvaged a point at the death. The Ilicitanos are away to Llagostera this Sunday afternoon with a 5.00pm kick-off.

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Luis Suarez got the winner as Barcelona scored two goals in two minutes to come from behind and beat the Germans. Papadopoulos had headed the visitors into a deserved half-time lead as Barca struggled to find fluidity without the injured Lionel Messi. But Sergi Roberto turned in a rebound with just 10 minutes left before Suarez smashed home. The victory sees Luis Enrique's side leapfrog their opponents to go top of Group E.

Record Beckons MALMO 0 REAL MADRID 2

An injury to Lionel Messi overshadowed Barca’s victory over Las Palmas on Saturday with the forward ruled out for two months with a torn ligament in his knee. Luis Suarez's double was enough for the win, but Barca were more concerned about Messi, who lasted only nine minutes before suffering the injury in a clash with Pedro Bigas. Barcelona, who are second behind surprise leaders Vallareal in the table, are away to Sevilla tomorrow afternoon.

Firing Blanks REAL MADRID 0 MALAGA 0

Real Madrid totally outplayed Malaga last Saturday but just could not win at the Bernabeu, as the draw saw them lose the top slot to Villarreal. Rafa Benitez's men had a total of 30 shots on goal and played the final 13 minutes with an extra man as Nordin Amrabat was sent off. Real still failed to find the net and it was the first time they failed to score at home in 56 competitive matches. Real are away to city rivals Atletico in the big derby clash on Sunday night.

Cristiano Ronaldo equalled Raul's all-time goals record for Real Madrid and took his career tally to 501 with a brace in the Champions League match in Sweden on Wednesday. "To equal this record for Real Madrid is great. I am glad to come to Sweden and score again," Ronaldo said. "The most important thing is to win. It was a tough game, Malmo were difficult, but we controlled the game and scored two goals so we are happy."

Never On Sunday A Super Sunday kicking off with the lunchtime Merseyside derby at Goodison. Everton are fifth, Liverpool ninth, both winning 3 – 2 last weekend with Daniel Sturridge back bagging a brace for the Reds. Red or Blue? Game on… Straight after this crucial clash, the Big One is Arsenal v Man United at the Emirates. Hey, Sir Alex – who’s top of the Prem again after 770 days? Why it’s only yer’ old boys in Red, back at the top of the Prem for the first time since you called it a day – old Lofty Louis has somehow pulled it off. Well, old arch enemy Arsene’s still there, and you never know with that lot, they might ruin the United party again. But Louis’ new lads are doing him proud, and it should be a great game. Finally, there’s Swansea against Tottenham in Swales. The Lillywhites are dead chuffed from putting away mighty Man City 4 – 1 at the weekend. The Swans are in mid-table, but only one point from their last three is worrying: game on!

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Moyes tough start to Lionel Messi has dominated headlines across Europe this weekend after picking up a knee injury which rules him out for the next seven or eight weeks. But it has not all been about the Barcelona superstar's injury woe. Another eventful weekend saw Villarreal climb to the top of the Spanish La Liga at the expense of Barca and Real Madrid, while Juventus's dismal defence of their Italian crown continued. What are the stories you might have missed? A Brazil forward has again accused Russian fans of racially abusing him, one team warmed up for English opposition in the Champions League with a 5-1 win, while a former Premier League maverick appears to be rebuilding his career in France. David Moyes' difficult start to the season continued as his Real Sociedad side failed to score for the fourth time in six La Liga games.

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League Roundup

La Liga continues La Real, who only earned their first league win of the campaign on Tuesday, were held to a 0-0 home draw against arch-rivals Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. The Basque derby, being played for the 141st time, ended goalless for the first time in 16 years. And the pressure remains on ex-Everton and Manchester United manager Moyes as his side continue their search for a first home win of the season. The teams, who are separated by 60 miles, both remain in the bottom half of the Spanish top flight.Zenit St Petersburg forward Hulk says he blew kisses at Spartak Moscow fans because he allegedly received racist abuse during his side's Russian Premier League game. The 29-year-old Brazilian gestured towards the home fans during injury-time of Saturday's 2-2 draw.

The status of this week’s Premiership table highlights some surprising regional facts. The Manchester mafia are the top two, but sliding right down to the bottom two places, snakes-and-ladders style, you find that Newcastle and Sunderland are one point apart. Good Lancashire hot (s)pot stuff for Mancunians, but for the poor old Geordies, loads of loyal lads ‘n lasses, it’s disastrously dreary days. It must be very hard for thems in t’North East who turn out in droves, week in, week out and pay loadsamoney to see their suffering heroes struggle: life can be so cruel. Behind United and City in the chasing posse of seven, are four from London: West Ham, Arsenal, Spurs and Crystal Palace. If you exclude-with-permission nearby newbies Watford, astoundingly the only Prem club from The Smoke that are ruining the challenging-up-there positions are…. wait for it – champions Chelsea. Leaving the beleaguered, bewildered Blues aside for once - also craving for credence at the near-top table are Liverpool and Everton. Trust Leicester to buck the trend of Midland mediocrity. The Foxes are

flying high in eighth, but the rest of those centrally-based teams are not doing well this season: West Brom are 15th, Stoke 17th and Aston Villa are even worse, just ahead of the North East doldrums – not good for Midlands soccer, though the area has rarely been a powerhouse in English football, short of the days of Brian Clough. The regional power down to the root of all evil, money? Of course it helps, although it doesn’t seem to be doing Chelski much good at the moment! Arsenal and money? It’s said there’s bags of money available at the Emirates, but has it been spent wisely up until now? As for Spurs, they’re still trying to work out what happened to all the Bale money and why Kane’s not scoring: the jury is still out on Mauricio Pochettino. At the Crystal Palace, Alan Pardew is working wonders and showing up some wealthy neighbours. If Manchester is in great shape footballwise, then why isn’t Liverpool? After all, both Liverpool and Everton are up there, near to be where they need to be, but at Anfield the pressure is immense on manager Brendan Rodgers

for the Reds to challenge for honours after a huge investment in the close season – and it’s not right yet at Anfield. At nasty neighbours Everton, after a slow start. things look financially sound, with the Toffees having recently rebuffed a big offer for one of their young stars, showing the world that Everton mean business this season. In South Wales, Swansea continue to show their neighbours Cardiff just how to survive in the Prem. The Swans have sold well, but sensibly substituted their sold stars well with valuefor-money replacements. On the South Coast, Southampton made rude gestures to the football world last season as the club sold off their prize assets to the big boys, but then like Swansea, replaced them with some sound continental bargains - showing how to run a top club in nonconurbation parts of the UK. Whether this year’s modest newcomers Bournemouth, Norwich and Watford can repeat this formula remains to be seen. If you call Watford a Home Counties team, then that bucks the big city success theory of London and Manchester – all of which has got to be good for football.

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Hughes Relishing Derby Day Victims Villa v suffering Stoke this weekend. A six-pointer as 17th plays 18th, both clubs in early trouble. Time to tinker, but worrying for both… Battle of the newbies sees Bournemouth at home to Watford where survival in the Prem is the only objective on offer worthy of importance. T’other newbie Norwich are home to Leicester, the Foxes’ halo has slipped a bit of late with a 5 – 2 home defeat to Arsenal, easing them down to eighth place - but hey, 12 points from seven games is still cool. That position is the envy of others, especially a certain other Blue team who were last year’s champions – but are struggling badly this time round down in 14th place with only two Prem wins in seven. In midweek yet another boss Tim defeat for Aston Villa Chelsea, this very E : d o o rw e Sh - time a under pres manager is Champions 't n o d u o y sure - if League one. t out Losing 2 – 1 in fancy it, ge Europe to Jose Mourinho’s old team Porto will have hurt, particularly as fierce forward Diego Costa was playing, although banned in domestic games for the next two matches. Unbelievably last year’s footballer of the year Eden Hazard didn’t even start, as Mourinho tries to diagnose just what is going wrong. Saturday evening at the Bridge comes Southampton, easing back up the table to 10th place after a slow start – this result will be interesting. Who’d be a Sunderland supporter? After the last few seasons scrabbling for survival the Black Cats are now rock bottom, only two sad points from seven. Now away win specialists West Ham are North East bound – and the happy Hammers are banging away in third place. Their old Clarets’ boy Slaven Bilic has really fired ‘em up with some brilliant new stars. As for Sunderland, surely it’s time to Advocaat for a new manager?

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Premier League leaders Manchester United earned their first win of the Champions League group stage as they came from behind to beat Wolfsburg. Juan Mata levelled from the spot, after Caligiuri handled. Mata then flicked through for Chris Smalling to slide in the winner. Meanwhile Manchester City did not deserve their lastminute Champions League victory at Borussia Monchengladbach, says Blues manager Manuel Pellegrini. Sergio Aguero's penalty earned a 2-1 win, with keeper Joe Hart saving a penalty before the Germans took a 1-0 second-half lead. League tables Don’t lie. Unbelievably, given the first few games Man United are now top, the Red Devils even lording it by one point above nasty neighbours, colossal spenders and previous early leaders Man City - how that must hurt in the Blue corner. Can it continue? Well, if you want to know and love football – don’t go out on Super Sunday, unless it’s in the morning. See below… One nil down, two one up – each could win the Champions Cup! The same City and United came back from a goal down on Wednesday to win their European

games having lost their openers, unlike Arsenal and Chelsea who both lost the previous night, but nobody’s (yet) out of qualifying from their groups. In the league it was doom and gloom again at the Etihad as City slipped again. Kevin de Bruyne continues to show why the Blues paid all that money as he continues to score – except City keep getting pegged back and losing. Manually work that one out Pellegrini, you’re paid enough. Two defeats on the spin make the visit from Newcastle important to stem the escape of Blue blood, and although the Magpies are still second bottom, last Sunday’s stirring 2 – 2 draw with Chelsea gives McClaren’s men hope for the season - albeit having to face formidable fire power at the Etihad. It’s Crystal clear that Palace are back on track after beating Watford 1 -0 on Monday, if only courtesy of a late penalty. Early doors Saturday, West Brom are coming to Selhurst Park, the Baggies still smarting from Monday evening’s thriller when Pulis’s men somehow threw away a 2 – 0 lead to a Lukaku-led Everton win. Mind you, the 3 – 2 win was symptomatic of almost all the Prem weekend where 36 goals were scored in some great games.

MATCH ENGLAND’S POSTPONED 3 CHANGES

An annual football match between the staff of Fifa and Uefa has been postponed after criminal proceedings were opened against the world governing body's president Sepp Blatter.Prosecutors accuse Blatter, 79, of making a "disloyal payment" of £1.6m to Uefa president Michel Platini. Both men deny any wrongdoing.

Jonathan Joseph, Joe Launchbury and Ben Morgan have been recalled to the England starting line-up for Saturday night's crunch Rugby World Cup showdown with Australia. Joseph has recovered from his chest injury and starts at outside centre, with Barritt moving back to inside centre.

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