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Edition 269

Friday 29th April 2016

IT’S ALL GO!

two point eight million euro tender for the

uncompleted Emergency Centre at La Zenia serving the Orihuela Costa is set to be advertised by the Valencian regional government before the summer, according to the PSOE/Socialist opposition leader on Orihuela council, Carolina Gracia. The centre was going to house the local Police and Guardia Civil, as well as being a base for the fire and ambulances services in addition to the local Civil Protection group, but the

contractor went bankrupt just months into the development six years ago. Over one hundred demonstrators went to the site last December to vent their anger that the project remained stalled. Gracia said that the centre should be completed by the end of 2017, after revealing that she had met with the head of Valencia’s emergency department, José María Ángel, and had received a full briefing on the project. She added that

the government will how arrange a meeting with Orihuela’s Partido Popular mayor, Emilio Bascuñana, to discuss the details on completing the project, which currently is a concrete skeletal structure next to the Consum supermarket in La Zenia. Gracia added the Valencian authorities will appoint somebody to supervise the project and to check the state of the incomplete structure as well as adapting the completion work to fit current laws.

RING OF SHAME Children Used In Local Prostitution Racket

he National Police have rescued 18 Nigerian women who were forced into prostitution in the Torrevieja area with 30 arrests being made, as agents smashed a vice ring that operated in the city, with the strings being pulled from Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta. 18 of those arrested were denied bail, with police raids being made in Torrevieja, Orihuela, Cartagena, as well as further afield in the Madrid and Valencia areas. One of those held was a British national who lived in a caravan in the Torrevieja area, with the group also using a pastor of a local church as a front for some of their work. Authorities say that over 50 women, many of whom were children, were exploited by the gang. Money made from the prostitution racket was sent back to

Nigeria to fund the expansion of their operation, with the National Police launching their investigation over a year ago after getting a complaint from a Nigerian woman in Malaga who told them about the way she was abused by the gang. Women were forced to work on Torrevieja’s streets every day for at least twelve hours from late afternoon until the following dawn, and were not allowed to return to their homes before sunrise. Once in their houses, they were denied sleep because the gang leaders forced them to work as caregivers for the elderly and to clean and cook for them. If orders were disobeyed, including not getting the right amount of money for their sexual services, they would only be fed bread and subjected to voodoo rituals in which they were forced to swallow dirty

BY ALEX TRELINSKI water with sand in it, as well as being forced to walk naked around the houses they lived in. The women were also threatened with death if they went to the police to complain. The Nigerian gang was part of a prostution cartel in Torrevieja, having regular meetings with other gangs to decide on which areas they would operate in and to fix prices to avoid any danger of anybody undercutting each other. The gang was

led by five woman who, according to the National Police, used a pastor from a Torrevieja church to increase their domination of the exploited females. The clergyman apparently knew the circumstances of the forced prostitutes and where they lived, and hid documents about them in his church, as well as getting paid by the gang for his services. The women were also forced to pay the pastor directly.

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The new boss of Torrevieja’s sewage plant has agreed to do something about the smells that around 25 thousand residents have to put up with during the hot summer months. Enrique Lapuente of the Valencia region wastewater treatment body, EPSAR, met with Torrevieja mayor José Manuel Dolón last week, with

Lapuente saying that work will be done in covering up the open sewage channels that cause the stench in a longstanding problem. The downside is that the work will only probably done in the autumn. The mayor praised EPSAR and Lapuente for taking seriously a problem that has been unaccetable to many people over many years.

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Five Moroccan farm workers based in the Torre Pacheco and Cartagena areas were killed on Tuesday morning and three were injured when their minibus skidded off the RM-11 between Lorca and Águilas at around 7.20am. The vehicle apparently lost

control and went off the road, crashing off a bridge, falling into a gulley below and overturning. The men had headed off from Torre Pacheco to do some celery picking when the tragedy happened, with the leading theory for the cause being that the driver fell asleep at the wheel.

Rubbish Plan Torrevieja council is set to debate plans today (Friday) for the municipality to take control of waste disposal services after the current contract with the Acciona company finishes in June.

That contract is worth 17 million euros a year with mayor Mayor José Manuel Dolón saying that four million euro a year can be saved by bringing rubbish collection under council control.

Work has finished on stopping emissions oozing out of a controversial abandoned waste dump on the Orihuela/Pilar de la Horadada border that raised fears from nearby residents over toxic fumes. Photos have been released of sand covering a now flat area where waste material had been burnt over six thousand square metres for the best part of two decades. Officials from the Valencian region’s environmental quality department visited the site recently and confirmed the “all clear” over emissions that had been seeping out and producing a vile stench that wafted around the area, much to the displeasure of residents and visitors. The dump site led to the creation of a waste "mountain" which had at one stage been up to 20 metres in height and the visible elements included tyres, plastics, and metal. In July 2014, residents from 10

urbanisations in the area came together complaining about the sickly smell that the tip was producing as well as a potential health risk associated with the fumes in addition to it being a major fire hazard at the height of summer. At the time, The Courier covered a report that had the signature of 799 local residents which was presented to the Guardia Civil's environmental division, Seprona, detailing their concerns about the dump adjoining their homes and two golf courses, namely Las Ramblas de Orihuela and Real Club de Golf Campoamor. One of the community presidents, Bob Hammond from Las Ramblas, also called on the local councils at Orihuela and Pilar to investigate the problems caused by the fumes, and whether they had affected anybody's health. Seprona subsequently investigated the residents

complaint and last year filed a report to the Orihuela criminal court, as well as the environment prosecutor in Alicante and the Valencia regional government. No further legal moves have been made public from the authorities. The site was used between 1983 and 1996 by Hijos de Antonio Fenoll SA and though operations were "run-down" 20 years ago, the area was never officially decommissioned The current owners of the site, Montepiedra SA, have submitted regeneration plans to the Valencian environmental quality department including the planting of trees and shrubs, though the regional Informacion newspaper reported last weekend that officials don’t believe the proposals are good enough and up to legal standards, as its located in the special protection zone including the Sierra Escalona and the Dehesa de Campoamor.

Honest Lady A Barcelona woman was thanked by local train station bosses after finding and returning a bag containing more than eight thousand euros in cash. Barcelona Metropolitan Transport said the woman found the bag and quickly reported it to an employee. Staff discovered

what was inside the bag and then got a report that a woman at Barcelona's El Prat airport was missing a piece of luggage, Barcelona Metropolitan Transport was able to reunite the woman with her handbag and the large sum of cash, but did not record

the identity of the woman who turned in the bag. The case marked the second time in a month that a large sum of money was discovered on local transport with a wallet containing over eight thousand euros being found at Barcelona's Arc de Triomf station.

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Knockout Blow

Don’t Panic!

Austria's parliament passed tough new asylum measures, including a process under which migrants could be turned away at the border within an hour.

A 45-year old British exboxer, Robert Gray, will be charged with either culpable homicide or reckless injury resulting in death (the Spanish equivalent of manslaughter) after felling a 42-year old British man, Terrance Wilmot, with a punch. The incident happened in Javea on Sunday night, as the victim broke his neck after hitting the ground. Gray appeared in a Denia court on Tuesday and was remanded into custody. The drama unfolded outside a cocktail bar on Arenal Promenade in Javea around 9.00pm on Sunday. Reports from the Guardia Civil suggest that Wilmot had been continually pro-

voking Gray who was with his girlfriend, and that the ex-boxer had calmly brushed aside his taunts. Both men were said to have been drinking together during the afternoon and a heated verbal exchange followed inside the bar in midevening. The row turned nasty outside as Gray left with his partner to go to their car, with Wilmot allegedly grabbing and assaulting him, with Gray retaliating by felling Wilmot with a single punch, before leaving the scene with his girlfriend. Wilmot struck the back of his neck when he hit the ground. And he went into convulsions and dying about an hour later despite

the efforts of a SAMU ambulance crew to revive him. The incident was recorded by a security video camera on a nearby building, and Gray went to the Guardia’s local barracks after officers spoke to his girlfriend and persuaded her to telephone him. He admitted to Guardia agents that he punched his fellow compatriot but insisted that he did not intend to inflict grievous harm. Gray appeared in front of a judge in Denia on Tuesday, who denied him bail, and said that he was keeping his options open on one of two charges, either reckless homicide or reckless injury resulting in death.

Correos Concern

The Guardia Civil's chief has slammed British tabloid newspaper reports warning of terrorist attacks on Spanish resorts, including the Costa Blanca as "alarmist". On a visit to Alicante City, the Guardia's director-general, Arsenio Fernández, said that people should continue with their lives as normal and that "everything you read should not be believed". Fernández added that reports seemed to be based on absolutely no evidence and that Spanish security services were well aware of

them. Quizzed by reporters over alleged increased Jihadist activity within Alicante Province, the Guardia boss said that he "could not confirm" it, saying that Spain is subject to the same pressures over terrorism as the rest of the European Union. Last week a German newspaper quoted intelligence sources as suggesting that terror attacks were being planned in south European resorts, with British tabloids seizing the story to suggest that extremists were going to strike on the Spanish Costas.

Officer In Road Rage Death An off-duty Guardia Civil officer has been arrested after allegedly killing a 39-year-old Moroccan driver with several shots to the head whilst he was high on cannabis after they became involved in an argument following an accident on the A-3 MadridValencia motorway. The accused, 31, has tested positive for cannabis.

The officer named as Ángel Luis V.J from Quintanar de la Orden, near Toledo, was arrested on Monday morning after shooting the driver of the other car five times in the head. According to witnesses, the two cars collided and both drivers got out of their vehicles where they proceeded to have an argument about the crash.

Corvera’s Coming A Los Montesinos political party is calling for longer opening hours for the town’s Correos office describing the current service provided to the five thousand strong community as “lousy”. The Correos office is open for 90 minutes every weekday between 12.30 pm and

2.00pm, with no Saturday opening. The AIMS independent party has been collecting signatures for a petition to be presented to the next plenary session of the Los Montesinos council wanting an improved Correos service, including a computer

that would process payments and invoices, as well as longer office hours. The Correos office in the town hit the headlines two years ago when it was closed for a few weeks in the summer over an unpaid electricity bill with provider Iberdrola.

Tiny Shaker A small earthquake hit the Torrevieja area early on

Tuesday morning at 4.35am, measuring one point six on

the Richter scale. It was felt in Algorfa and Quesada.

The management contract for Murcia's Corvera airport will be awarded in September, according to Murcia's public works minister, Francisco Bernabé. In an announcement made to the regional parliament, Bernabé said that potential unnamed bidders from both America and Europe will be inspecting the facilities next month ahead of their possible application to run the unopened facility. The timetable means that Corvera is on course to replace the current airport at San Javier in 2017.

Paris attacks suspect Abdeslam extradited to France, under formal investigation. Procedure to extradite Ukrainian Pilot Savchenko from Russia started. A female suicide bomber wounded at least 13 people when she blew herself up near the main mosque in the north western Turkish city of Bursa, the fifth suicide bombing in a major urban centre this year. A soldier suspected of shooting dead 11 people, including eight of his fellow troops, at a military telecommunications centre in Cape Verde was arrested on Wednesday. Venezuela imposes twoday workweek as president faces recall bid. Polish administrative court says government must recognize constitutional rulings. Obama to visit Flint, Michigan to hear about water crisis. Putin slams Russian space failures after delayed launch. Four Germans on trial accused of plan to attack migrant shelter. The Olympic flame was handed to organizers of the Rio de Janeiro Games in Athens on Wednesday, 100 days before the opening ceremony in Brazil.

Friday 29th April 2016

Out Of Pocket

A 52- year- old Orihuela man who sold non-existant holidays via the internet has been arrested by the Guardia Civil. An Italian made a complaint back in January when a two thousand euro holiday to a villa on the island of Lanzarote was advertised and paid for. The tourist arrived there to find that it was a con and that he was two thousand euros out of pocket, with the villa owner knowing nothing about the rental. The Guardia Civil followed the two thousand euro trail to a bank in Orihuela and subsequently arrested the alleged swindler.

Lane Expansion Plans to turn the A-7 road between Crevillente and Orihuela into a threelane highway became a reality on Monday when the Public Works ministry advertised a 70 million euro tender for the project. A 17 kilometre section will be expanded from two lanes on the Alicante-Murcia route between kilometre markers 528 and 545.

Fruity Boost Fruit exports from the Valencia region have gone up by just over five percent in the first two months of 2016, compared to last year. Official figures show that 663 million euros of fruit was dispatched, but vegetable export statistics showed a near two percent fall over the last two months of 2015.

On The Up Foreign home buyers are fuelling a property market recovery in the Valencia region according to figures for 2015 published on Monday by the College of Property Registrars in Madrid. They say that 26.4 percent of purchases last year were from nonSpaniards, with the region the busiest for foreign sales in mainland Spain, just behind the Canary Islands and the Balearics. In a different survey from BBVA Research, house purchases in the Murcia region last year (2015) increased by 27 percent compared to the figures for 2014, at double the national average rise of just over 13 percent.

Illegal High

12 thousand doses of synthetic drugs (also known as “legal highs”) destined for Britain, have been intercepted by the National Police in the Benidorm area, with four Lithuanians and two Ukrainians arrested. They

ran a laboratory in Finestrat which was capable of producing six thousand daily doses of the drugs, which would then be sold via the internet, and mailed to UK customers using courier services.

Heist Plea

Two out of three defendants have pleaded guilty to trying to rob an Elche bank in 2011 after digging a tunnel. They made their plea at an Elche court last Friday. The daring heist failed when the gang dug through into an office with no money in it at the Sabadell Bank branch

on Calle Gabriel Miró, Prosecutors had called for jail terms ranging between three years and a year, whilst Sabadell have asked for 56 thousand euros of compensation for the cost of sealing the tunnel, and hiring extra security staff when it was still open.

More Cars Spanish new car production saw a healthy rise of seven point six three percent in the first quarter of 2016 when compared with the same period in 2015, according to figures released by this week by the Spanish car manufacturers association,

ANFAC. The group said that over 12 and half thousand cars were made each day over the first three months of the year, whilst 217 thousand were manufactured in March alone, a seven point seven percent rise on the same month last year.

Blurred Lines

A long awaited feasibility study to see how Torrevieja could have a rail link to Alicante has brought three options that Torrevieja mayor José Manuel Dolón says are totally unacceptable because of their impact on the environment and residents, and he's put forward Los Montesinos as a possible option to cater for the area. The three options in a delayed report from the transport ministry in Madrid suggest one route coming in parallel with the AP-7 and entering the city by Los Balcones, with the station

being in the Park of Nations area. The second option would see the line get in through the Campico de Guardamar area before finishing up in La Mata by the Antonio Soria park and the third option, which Dolón described as "impossible", has the line getting into Torrevieja through the San Luis and El Limonar urbanisations as well as part of the Parque Natural. Dolón quipped with journalists at a news conference that the delayed report may have been produced by the ministry as a quick fix just to get the council "off

their backs" and as something of a joke. On a more serious note, the mayor said that a new railway station does not necessarily have to be in Torrevieja to serve the city, and basing a terminus in the neighbouring Los Montesinos municipality would significantly reduce any environmental concerns to the area. Pushed on where the best Torrevieja option for a station would be, Dolón said that the edge of the San Luis urbanisation would be his personal preferred choice so long as any impact was minimal for the environment.

Stash Seized

Three people have been arrested in Alicante Province for being part of an eight-strong drugs gang that is said to have shipped five tonnes of marijuana and hashish in lorries from Spain to Holland. The National Police say that close to two tonnes was stopped by French authorities at the Spanish-French border concealed in generators and air conditioning equipment on a lorry.

Other items were seized in a raid on a Malaga industrial estate, with the men held in Alicante

Province being responsible for the sale and distribution of the merchandise via illegal companies.

Castle Rumpus

Hola My Love!

The war over dogs having access to the area in and around Santa Pola's castle has intensified with

cleaning councillor Francisco Soler taking delivery of a report setting out the damage that dog

mess and urine has created around the building of cultural interest. A few weeks ago Soler floated the idea of curbing dog access around the castle which brought a thousand-plus signature petition to the council from local dog owners complaining about Soler's proposals. The councillor says that he is weighing up options on the basis of the “damage” report before presenting his suggestions to the authority.

Pressure On The world's first ever mattress that can detect infidelity has been invented in Spain. The hi-tech bed can sense 'suspicious activity' and tell its owner via a phone app if the mattress is in use and how many people are on it. The 'Smartress' was created by Spanish mattress maker Durmet after figures

revealed that the Spanish are the most unfaithful people in Europe. Its Lover Detection System includes 24 ultrasonic sensors that generate a 3D map of the mattress to show exactly which areas are receiving greater pressure, at what movement is taking place, all in 'real time'.

Residents of the Playa Lisa area of Santa Pola are to get improved water pressure to their homes once work is completed by

Hidraqua over the next two months. 40 year old pipes are to be replaced around the Avenida de Ronda, between Calle Consueta and Calle

Cartagena, with the 200 metre project set to benefit around three thousand residents once the work is completed by the end of June.

Thumbs Up Spain offers the best foreign holiday value for British tourists according to a UK Post Office survey, with 88 percent of those surveyed saying that areas like the

Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol are right at the top of their list. Turkey was next with 85 per cent, followed by the Canaries and Balearics.

Dubai was given the worst rating, with only 55 per cent of families thinking it offers good value. Next worst was Mexico, then Italy and France.

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Lights Out

An illegal power supply led to the arrest of a British man for having a clandestine marijuana plantation in his Benferri home. The National Police detained the 57-year-old Brit and an 18year-old Italian national,

both of whom lived at the house after complaints that the property was syphoning off large amounts of electricity. On their house call, agents discovered 175 illegal plants in the basement

along with all the appropriate light and air conditioning equipment, as well as thirteen hundred euros in cash. The two arrested men are facing public health and electricity stealing charges in front of an Orihuela judge.

Drier Times Orihuela council says they are working with water company Hidraqua to solve some of the storm flooding issues that affect he Orihuela Costa. Coastal councillor Sofía Álvarez ( of the Partido Popular and pictured right) along with Luisa Boné (Ciudadanos) said that they were looking at addressing issues in regard to La Zenia, Cabo Roig and Campoamor. The councillors, in a news conference on Tuesday, also talked about tidying up and pruning around the Los

Pinos urbanisation as well putting together a similar plan for Aqua Marina. Other plans include the replace-

ment of 13 palm trees on the promenade between La Zenia and Cala Capitán with repairs.

What A Steal! A Daya Nueva woman has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a classic Cadillac Deville car worth 20 thousand euros, after a car enthusiast tipped off authorities that she was trying to sell it for just five thousand euros. The Guardia Civil discovered that the vehicle's description matched that of one stolen from Dolores, and they discovered it hidden inside a unit on an industrial estate. A 42 - year-old Spanish woman was arrested with the car returned to its rightful owner.

Library Call

Orihuela Costa - based political party CLARO used last weekend's World Book Day to repeat it's long-running call for a dedicated local library to service all nationalities in the area. The party claims that the Orihuela council is legally obliged to provide a library as around 30 thousand people live in the area and that a weekly “reading room” centre manned by volunteers is woefully inadequate for the Orihuela Costa residents.

Con Stopped A gang of internet conmen that defrauded 300 thousand euros from around 250 people has been arrested by the National Police. The eight member gang ran their operation from Valencia with a whole stream of fake websites and dummy pages pretending to be well-known companies selling a variety of goods. The crooks opened over 50 bank accounts in which they put in the fruits of their fraudulent sales.

Full House

Spanish hotels recorded 21.8 million overnight stays last month, a 17.6 percent rise on the same month last year, according to figures from the National Statistics Institute. Though the rise is largely in keeping with increased foreign numbers, the March figures would also have been boosted by Easter being a few weeks earlier this year, as opposed to being in April.

Home Alone

One in four Spanish homes are occupied by just one person in figures released by the National Statistics Institute which suggests that living alone is becoming more common across the country. Four and a half million homes in Spain are lived in by a sole occupant, with the number having increased by just over one percent in the last year. Over-65’s living alone are, in the majority, female, and widowed, whilst those aged 65 and under are more likely to be men, says the Institute.

Hair Raiser A dozen patients had to be moved from their rooms in Torrevieja Hospital last week after a hairdryer caught fire. A patient had plugged the unit into the mains supply in the bathroom and it went up in smoke, with the blaze quickly extinguised by a nurse, and everybody soon returning to their rooms after the precautionary evacuation. Nobody was injured.

Salad Daze

A 40-ton British-bound lorry stuffed with lettuce for the UK market had an unscheduled stop in the Torre Pacheco area last week, when it was pulled over by the Guardia Civil, A routine check by agents on the RM-F14 found that the

Extended Beat

Speeding motorists and illegal parkers are going to be treated more harshly from this Monday at San Javier’s Los Arcos hospital. Hospital

grounds will now be included in the patrols of the San Javier local police after the hospital and the local council reached a deal to extend police cover.

Bail Denied

A Mallorca judge has ordered a 26-year-old Moroccan man, Mohamed Harrak (pictured in battle dress) to be held without bail after concluding he was prepared to launch a terrorist attack. Judge Carmen Lamela Diaz said that the man’s attack plans on an unspecified target in Spain had not been carried out for reasons beyond his control. .

Harack worked as a cook at a restaurant in Palma de Mallorca, and was arrested last week, as reported in the last edition of The Courier. The court documents said he had tried to recruit Islamic State combatants and had been in contact with leaders of the extremist group in Syria. His main hobby was indulging in a passion for guns.

Romans Rule

Torrevieja's annual Roman Market based around the Paseo Vista Alegre area of the city pulled in the crowds last weekend, despite the

Riddle Of Dead Brit

28-year-old Spanish driver had been taking cannabis and cocaine, and he faces a thousand euro fine as well as having six points docked from his license. The lorry's journey continued once a replacement driver was drafted in.

Dead Deal

Bigastro has become an expensive place to meet your maker. The council has bumped up the costs of a burial at the municipal cemetary by a whopping 61 percent after the service was privatised.

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rescheduled clash of the Orihuela Medieval Market. 70 artisan stall-holders along with live displays were amongst the attractions.

A 45-year-old British man, John Elkington from Nottinghamshire, who went missing in Benidorm at the end of last month has been found dead. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirmed they were providing support to his fami-

Three National Police officers were injured and two nightclub bouncers arrested after a brawl at a Benidorm club in the Rincon de Loix area of the resort in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident happened at a club popular with British partygoers, The Square Disco Night Club on Avenida de Mallorca. A customer had an altercation with the bouncers and called in the police, claiming that he had been assaulted by one of them. As the officers arrived to deal with the situation, the two bouncers are said to have intimidated potential witnesses to the customer’s complaint against them, and then the scene turned violent as

ly, but no additional information in what circumstances Mr Elkington's body was found and exactly were revealed. Friends and family had shared Facebook posts asking for holidaymakers travelling to Benidorm to help find him, but the FCO

said on Sunday morning that he had died. The news came after a search in conjunction with Spanish authorities after his passport and luggage was found in a Benidorm bar, and his movements could not be traced since March 28th.

Disco Inferno

the hired hands started punching and kicking agents, as well encouraging people to throw bottles and glasses at them, which they duly did. One officer suffered a serious head wound; the second had a broken hand, whilst the third agent had relatively minor injuries. The two bouncers, of

unspecified age and nationality, appeared in front of a Benidorm court and were charged with assaulting the three officers, with the defendants utilising their right to remain silent as they were released on bail. The police are working on trying to identify who was involved in throwing objects at them.

British Tourists Policy Warning British tourists choosing Spain may have to pay double on travel insurance on a single trip policy compared to other European countries because of private hospital costs. Spain is one of the

priciest places to fall sick, with patients wheeled into private hospitals rather than the state system, according to insurer AllClear. A 61-year-old woman recovering from breast cancer

taking a 10 day trip to France could expect to pay £10.44 for the cheapest option on the Travel Supermarket website. But to get the same level of cover in Spain, she would need to pay £25.71.

Tony Mayes - About Life

If you want any more proof that we're becoming an ever more sick society, than this is it! Nearly 70,000 pictures and videos showing child sex abuse have been removed from the internet in

the past year. The charity, Internet Watch Foundation was given more powers in 2014 to actively search for such images and take action. The content it found included images and videos

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of 1,788 victims who were assessed as being aged two or under. These are the facts: 68,092 reports were identified as containing illegal child sexual abuse, 69 percent of victims were

Stop This Vile Abuse Now!

assessed as aged 10 or younger, and 34 percent of images were classed as Category A - involving the rape or torture of children. The only glimmer of good news is that only nought point two percent of child sexual abuse imagery is hosted in the UK, which just shows how much filth there is in the rest of the world. Child sexual abuse is most poignant for my wife, who has given me permission to write about it - as a warning to others not to fall into a similar trap. After the death

Back Off Barack!

Much has been said about Barack Obama coming to the UK last weekend and weighing in to support the “stay in” campaign ahead of June’s referendum. Wasn't it America which fought a war against Britain to gain its independence? How dare they now come over to the UK to say that Britain shouldn't regain its independence. Britain - let's have our own Tea Party! Could you imagine the reaction if Cameron went to America and suggested that the North American continent should get together and that America should lose some of its soverignty to Canada and Mexico to achieve it and allow total freedom of movement between countries? And as for Britain being way down the pecking order with trade deals if it left the EU - what about that special relationship we are supposed to have with America? Can't see much special relationship here!

of her first husband she joined a dating agency and met a man who she thought was charming, courteous and 'normal'. She did not live with him until she married him about a year after they first met. On their honeymoon she discovered an awful truth - that he was a transvestite (cross dresser) and she caught him dressed in his dead aunt's clothes. And if that wasn't bad enough, she noticed that he was using a camera which had a switch in his pocket and as he walked by he took

pictures of young children playing in the swimming pool and elsewhere. My wife hadn't heard of paedophiles but when the cruise ended she sought advice and was told to keep her three children well away from him. Incredibly he showed her hundreds of pictures of children that he kept hidden under floorboards in an under-stairs cupboard. Needless to say she sought legal advice, changed her name and moved away, and became divorced and informed the police.

Treasury Twaddle

I could write volumes on the boring diatribe over whether Britain should stay in or exit the EU, much of it based on fear tactics. Anyone listening to the “stay in” politicians would be forgiven for thinking that the world was going to end if we left. They try to convince us that markets would dry up, people would be thrown out of work, tax revenues would drop, taxes would have to rise, mortgages would cost more, the economy would nosedive and incomes would fall. History, however, tells us that business and trade evolves, and as one market dries up another business opportunity opens up. The UK should make its own goods again and people should buy British instead of

the country importing virtually everything. If it did, the environment would be the big winner, because huge amounts of greenhouse gases are caused by shipping goods all around the world. What I would like to hear from politicians is exactly how much bad (illegal or those with few or no skills) immigration is costing Britain. Then set that against the dubious benefits EU membership gives the UK and then factor in the country’s huge financial contribution to Europe and the correspondingly much smaller sum we get back, and you might get a more realistic picture. When you do all these sums you might get the real economic bottom line rather than the frightening twaddle we've been served with so far from the Treasury which has not looked at any of the figures I mentioned. Surveys have suggested elderly people and the poor are more likely to vote to quit Europe. Now that's hardly surprising. Elderly people are far more likely to smell a con rather than more gullible youngsters!

Refugee’s New Home

Spain will take in 200 refugees based in Greece and Syria next month, including 100 Syrians from Turkey as part of the 'refugee swap' deal made between that country and the EU.

Come And Join de Vere

Breakfast Roadshow Why not join us for Complimentary Breakfast to discuss issues such as: Your ‘frozen’ UK pensions and the budget Getting the best return on your savings Modelo 720 – annual asset declaration Inheritance Tax, Wills, Funeral Plans …. and more! Next Week we are at the following venues: Monday 2nd May 10.30am – La Piedra, Gran Alacant Tuesday 3rd May 10.30am– New Yorks Bar, Lo Santiago Wednesday 4th May 10.30am – Papas Bar/Bistro, Benijofar CALL 965 02 04 02 to for further information and to Register. DON’T DELAY – Call Now as places are strictly Limited.

News

Friday 29th April 2016

king’s Woe Spain is set for fresh elections after King Felipe VI announced the failure of the latest round of coalition talks on Tuesday. No party secured a majority in last year's December poll, where political newcomers brought to an end Spain's long two-party system. Mariano Rajoy, leader of the Partido Popular, has been caretaker prime minister ever since. After further talks, King Felipe said no candidate to replace Rajoy was possible. His decision means that no party will be able to cobble together a minority or coalition government that would

assume control of the 350-member lower house of Parliament by Monday, therefore triggering a new election for June 26. "His Majesty... has established that there is no candidate with the necessary support," a statement from the royal

palace said. Last year's election saw the rise of the anti-austerity Podemos movement and the centrist Ciudadanos, ending the dominance of the PP and the Socialists. Opinion polls suggest a similar stalemate result.

Happy Together

Quesada town hall celebrated the 80 nationalities that live in the Rojales municipality by hosting last Saturday's Rojales International Day.

Dishes from many countries were available to be tasted as well as entertainment and craft demonstrations in the annual celebration of the area's international diversity.

Going Dutch A new twice-weekly flight linking Alicante-Elche airport to Amsterdam has been launched by the Dutch carrier, ArkeFly, which is a subsidiary company of TUI Netherlands. Flights will be

run on a Tuesday and Friday, as ArkeFly joins KLM, Transavia, Ryanair and Vueling in providing a regular service between Alicante - Elche and Amsterdam.

Nicked An Alicante Province man and two from Madrid have been detained on charges of distributing child pornography via Whatsapp. The National

Police were alerted back last summer to the swapping of obscene material, some involving children aged as young as two.

Drugs Brit A British woman who sold drugs to fellow Brits around the Orihuela Costa and Vega Baja areas has been arrested in a Guardia Civil swoop on an eight-strong Murcia based gang who

grew and distributed marijuana. The 22-year-old female along with the other detained dealers have been made available to a Murcia court on a variety of charges.

Friday 29th April 2016

Contracting Out Explained And Why You Should ACT NOW To Trace Your Pension! By Richard Samuels, Wealth Manager, deVere Spain they understood why, they haven't a clue. It really was a

a pension scheme since moving to Spain we can contact

case of ticking the box, advisers only got small

them on your behalf in order to find out what your pension

The amount of state pension you get has changed if you

amounts of commission, but it was used to get people

entitlement may be.

qualified for it on or after 6 April 2016. The basic and addi-

in through the door.”

What are the recent state pension changes?

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tional state pensions have been replaced by a flat-rate, single-tier state pension with a full level of £155.65.

Contracting out also ended in April 2016, but your contracting out history will still impact how much state pension you get.

We can also help you get a State Pension Statement

In addition to the basic state pension, the state previously

Case Study

which will give you an estimate of how much State Pension you may get when you reach State Pension age.

provided a second-tier top-up pension, based on how much you earned. Introduced in 1978 and originally called the

Mr B (aged 54) from Hampshire contacted us with the name

State Earnings Related Pension Scheme (SERPS), it

of the company that he had taken out a personal pension

became The State Second Pension (S2P) in 2002.

back in the late 1980’s who he had not heard from in many

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years. Mr B had moved to Spain 6 years ago and as it

'contract out' of this additional pension. In exchange for

turned out the insurance company had re-named twice.

lower National Insurance contributions they gave up part, or

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holding Mr B’s pension and established that he had over

occupational scheme or personal/stakeholder pension

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instead.

Better still Mr B was able to transfer the benefits from an

The Government gave incentives to encourage people to

old style personal pension to an overseas scheme that will save him tax and enables him to access the benefits from

leave the state earnings-related pension scheme (SERPS). For the first five years of the scheme, the government paid

Were you one of them?

the age of 55. When Mr B reaches 55 in June 2016 he will be able to take 25% (or more than £7,500) as a tax free

in an extra 2% of your earnings into your personal pension. By 1992, over 5 million had left SERPS for a personal pen-

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lump sum. That new car he was dreaming of is now a

sion.

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reality!

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selves to contract people out of the state scheme into

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personal pensions,"

including personal pensions or occupational pensions and

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schemes used to “contract out”. If you have lost touch with

e-mail richard.samuels@devere-spain.es

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Friday 29th April 2016

Hotel Of Life

A brand new musical comedy will be the Stagestruck Theatre Group’s summer show to be staged at San Fulgencio’s Cardenal Belluga Theatre at the end of May. “Just Another Week In Paradise” has been written by Stagestruck’s director, Leigh Humphries, as the guests and staff of a Costa Blanca hotel reveal the highs and lows of their lives. Stagestruck has a reputation for raising lots of

money for charity and their last show got a bumper sum of four thousand euros, with the Alzheimer’s Association and other local groups set to benefit again. Tickets are six euros and include a free drink, with three performances on Wednesday May 25th, Thursday May 26th and Friday May 27th, with curtain-up at 7.30pm. For tickets and more details call Leigh on 679 679 584.

Quite Somme Night

The Campoverde Theatre Group is putting on a celebration of music and comedy using the First World War’s Battle of the Somme as a starting point, in their show, ”Somme Memories Of A Century” The Phoenix Nights Bar at San Miguel’s Los

Comunicaciones urbanisation will host the supper show on Friday May 6th through till Sunday May 8th, with proceeds going to the Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes. Tickets can be reserved by phoning 629 258 697.

Cantabile Double

Loving Gift Quesada couple Isabel Sanchez and Ivan Lopez are walking down the aisle today (Friday) and they’re doing so in the knowledge that they’ve generously given 500 euro to the Rojales-based Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, rather than giving their wedding guests the traditional party favour that often ends up hidden away in a drawer. The amount given will enable them to feed ten rescued horses for a month. “We like all animals and love nature,” Ivan said.

“What was most important to us was that we chose a charity that really looks after their animals and uses their donations well. We appreciate how difficult it must be for the rescue centre to do their work, but believe it is completely necessary work.” Rescue centre co-founder Sue Weeding said, “We’ve never had a donation related to a wedding before. It’s so lovely to know that a young couple thought of us when planning their wedding day.

The Cantabile choir are staging two concerts with a mixture of classical and contemporary songs, ranging from Mozart to a song that featured in one of the Star Trek films. Cantabile will be performing on Sunday May 8th at Torrevieja Casino

starting at 8.00 pm and Saturday May 14th at 7.00 pm at La Siesta Church, Torrevieja. Admission is free for both concerts, though there will be a retiring collection at the second event for the La Siesta Church Management Fund.

Local & News

Show Stopper

Two full houses enjoyed the recent ”Dancing Through The Decades” shows at the Los Montesinos music school, which means that two thousand euros has been raised for needy families which will be handed over to the local council in the autumn, in time for Christmas.

The show was put together by Sue Gibson, and featured her fitness and dance ladies from her Suzi4fitz school, with a variety of dances in costumes across the years. The evening was compared by magician Graeme Mykal, and also featured the vocal talents of Paul Allen.

Meddling Matchmaker

Rehearsals are entering the final phase for Studio 32’s summer production of the musical “Fiddler On The Roof” to be put on at the start of June at San Fulgencio’s Cardenal Belluga Theatre. All profits from the show will go the Alzheimer’s charity, AFA in San Fulgencio as well as other local charities. The role of the matchmaker, Yente, will be played by experienced character actress Jenni HardyRooney, Jenni will be best remembered for playing Aunt Ella in last year’s Studio 32

production of Oklahoma. Yente the matchmaker is responsible for arranging marriages in the village, but she is also recognised as the local gossip. Her character is immortalised in the song “Matchmaker Matchmaker” sung by Tevye’s three eldest daughters. The show dates are Wednesday June 1st through till Saturday June 4th, with curtain up at 7.30 pm. Reserved seated tickets cost nine euros and can be obtained by calling Philip on 642 080 258, or by emailing:tickets@studiothirtytwo.org

Friday 29th April 2016

Pets

Friday 29th April 2016

Pet Relief Potty

JFK International Airport in New York has come up with a first, having opened up a pet potty — complete with fake grass and a red fire hydrant in one of their terminals! And the singlestall bathroom, which is decorated with paw prints and lined with Epoxy and waterproof turf, is already making jet-setting pet owners purr. “We had some privacy, and he did his job. He wasn’t afraid here,” said Aliyah Sharifullin of her 2year-old mixed-breed cat, Thirteen, after she took him

into the room to do his business. The room is designed to be hosed down regularly, and pet owners are given poop bags to help clean up after themselves. Airport officials said they opened the room so that travelling pets don’t have to keep their legs crossed for any longer than necessary. Before, pet owners would either have to clean up after their animals made a mess on the terminal floor or take them outside to relieve themselves and then go back through security.

Making Your Dog Happier In our last two features we have been examining why your dog gets frightened and last week we look at some tips at helping your furry friend through any problems. Here are some more ideas including more on changing your pet’s habits. COUNTER CONDITIONING Counter conditioning interrupts your pet's fearful behaviour by diverting its attention to a command behaviour or action it is comfortable with. Distracting the dog to an obedience command, trick or game can break the pattern of fear in these situations. Food treats help too in fearful situations. As soon as your pet begins to exhibit anxiety command him to “sit” and then give him a reward. Lag as long as possible by showing - but not giving - the treat in order for the dog to focus on your hand rather than on the stressful situation. THINGS THAT DON’T WORK Do not punish your dog. Punishment never works in fearful situations. It only makes the problem worse. Do not raise your voice to your dog. Do not force the dog into obedience or drag it toward fearful encounters.

Any intervention you make must be done while the event is in progress. Dogs do not project themselves backward or forward in time and they will not understand what you are fussing about after the event has occurred. Do not attempt to train your dog if you yourself are apprehensive or tense in the same situation. HOW TO HANDLE DOG TO DOG SITUATIONS Some dogs react with fear to the introduction of other pets that do not wish your dog harm. These dogs may react with a combination of fear and aggression or selfdefence. Sometimes your dog will only exhibit this behaviour with specific other dogs. Big dogs, multiple dogs, same sex dogs, or overly boisterous dogs may set off a fearful or aggressive response. Your dog may give mixed signals in such situations such as wagging its tail at the same time it growls. A helpful exercise is to bring your dog to a local doggy park(and there are more opening in our area) but keep him in the parking lot 50 feet or so from the park entrance where he can observe dogs coming and going. Give him rewards

when he remains calm. Slowly decrease the distance to the park entrance until the dog can enter without fear. These activities should be performed with your pet on a leash and wearing a muzzle or head halter. Ideally your dog should focus on you and the expected treat every time another dog comes into view. It should remain calm and happy with its tail wagging. OBEDIENCE TRAINING All dogs gain selfconfidence and an enhanced ability to deal with new or threatening situations when they develop obedience skills. Putting your dog through regular five-minute obedience sessions prior to having to face stressful situations is always helpful. The more voice commands your dog learns to respond to, the more likely it will be to trust your advice in fearful situations. Snug-fitting muzzles, leashes with choke collars and head halters all give the dog a sense of comfort and place you, as the owner, in control. FEAR OF THUNDER Some pets become frightened when they hear thunder or loud noises. Your

dog may run off or hide and refuse to come out. If she is outside she may try to escape from the yard and run away. The problem is usually worse when the dog is out-of-doors. These frightened dogs are often destructive and the problem is often progressive. After first being only afraid of thunder your dog may become afraid of wind, rain storms, firecrackers or flashes of light. To correct this problem, first establish a safe place for the pet to go when thunder occurs. A quiet closet or under the bed is OK. Feed him and praise him in his “safe place”. You can make a tape recording of the thunder or loud noises for training purposes. You can also wait for lightening and threatening weather to begin to play with your dog and put him through a series of tricks such as catch, roll over, etc. to draw his attention away from the noise. Give him a lot of praise and treats in his “safe place”. When you use the tape recording, gradually increase the volume of the noise. Not all dogs can lose their fear of thunder or loud noises. But most dogs will improve or learn to manage their fears.

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

COOPER

PUPPIES

LARRY

MARTA

TEDDY

Cooper is around two years old and was skin and bone when he was rescued from under a caravan! He is now nursed back to 90% health. He is the most beautiful natured dog and is very good with other dogs and wonderful with people. PEPA would cover all his costs if fostered. If you think you could help, please phone PEPA on 650 304 746 or send an email to p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com

Greta and Carlotta are looking for new homes. They are two months old and were handed over to Pets in Spain by their Spanish owner. Greta and Carlotta are very sweet little girls, good with other dogs, cats and children and will be small to medium sized when fully grown. For more information, you can telephone Pets in Spain on 645 469 253, or visit the website www.petsinspain.com

Larry is 10-years-old and was found wandering the streets in a poor state of health. He appeared to be parcially sighted. Larry weighs around nine kilos and is very loving, gentle and affectionate. If you think you could give him the life he deserves and have a wonderful companion in return then please call the SAT kennels on 966 710 047 or email info@satanimalrescue.com

Marta is a beautiful black and tan six-year-old German shepherd cross. She is a very gentle, affectionate dog and would be very loyal to her owners. and loves the attention of humans, as well as other animals. Marta is now looking for a new forever home with a new adoptive family, and if you are able to hep and give this girl a chance, please call K9 on 600 845 420.

Teddy is a ten month old mixed breed dog, who is very intelligent, and he loves playing with other dogs and people. He is very good with other dogs and walks well on a lead, and is very eager to please. He would settle quickly into any home. For more on Teddy, please call PEPA on 650 304 746 or send them an email to p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com

CASSANDRA Cassandra is a beautiful seven-year-old black and white Schnauzer cross who loves people and other dogs. She is very lively and enjoys playing with people. Cassandra is used to living as an outside dog and would benefit from a home with a large garden. If you are able to offer Cassandra a new forever home, then please call K9 on 600 845 420.

Friday 29th April 2016

TRELI ON THE TELLY WITH ALEX TRELINSKI

Foul language, strong violence including a spear through the back of a head, treachery, black humour, and a full-frontal reveal:No, I’m not talking about The Chase, but Monday’s swashbuckling return of Game of Thrones on one of a zillion TV channels and internet platforms close to you! Series six opened with the body of Jon Snow and like in the previous series finale, he looked pretty dead to me unless we get a twist, which we got in the final scene with the Red Witch, Melisandre, showing her true identity appearing to be a 60-a-day cigarette smoking old hag with a full body shot that made my torso look good! It’s great stuff but after ten months off screen, my only gripe was that it was a devil to try to work out all the plot strands from last year, and by no means had we seen all the characters in the season opener. The A-Word finished on BBC 1 on Tuesday and it was must have been done on just half a percent of a daily shoot for Game of Thrones, but what a a little

Back To Business

gem of a drama it has been. The final episode featured the autistic boy Joe going for a walkabout and panic ensuing as everybody tried to find him. Peter Bowker’s script gave us plenty to ponder over the issue of rush judgements and prejudice as a young man with Down’s Syndrome was wrongly suspected of being behind Joe’s disappear-

ance. It all ended happily in a series which totally got it right as it brought autism into the limelight with a touching and often funny storyline played out by a fine cast. The A-Word must surely return for a second series. Not coming back though is Channel Four’s Indian Summers which is having the plug pulled on it after

just two seasons of a planned five year run. That’s a shame as I’ve found series two to be far more focussed than the first season and more entertaining, but that’s broadcasting life. Scheduling it on a Sunday night against The Night Manager was not exactly clever, but then Channel Four hit gold earlier in the year with the enjoyable

Deutschland 83 that held its own against War and Peace. It does show these days that a new drama has to hit the ground running or else there is little that can be done to keep it going even if it is on Channel Four who like to give things a bit of a try. There’s no surprise in my corner that the ratings for ITV’s dreadful Bang On The

Money have bombed to ‘Harry Hill Stars In Their Eyes’ levels, and it’s not been helped by BBC 1 finding something dead simple to run against it. Forget convuluted formats or Getaway Car (what did happen to the rest of the series?). Good old fashioned variety rules the roost with Michael McIntyre’s Big Show recorded at the Theatre Royal and featuring a collection of turns plus the now-established McIntyre gimmick of sending messages on a mobile phone belonging to a celebrity and then splitting his sides at the ensuing replies. Old hat but it works and the Beeb have wasted no time in ordering a second run which shows TV executives that keeping it simple does the business. On a negative note, our Romesh Ranganathan monitoring station (See last week’s column) reports that he is the “star” comedian tomorrow night on the Big Show after a mind-numbingly boring performance on last Friday’s Have I Got News For You. Perhaps he could pop up on Game Of Thrones and be bumped off?

Friday 29th April 2016

The Secret: New to ITV

Friday – ITV The location: a seaside town in Northern Ireland in 1991. The scene: two bodies in a carbon monoxide filled car. A former nurse

Saturday – BBC Two The Rack Pack, BBC iPlayer’s first ever comedy drama feature film, is being broadcast on BBC Two after the semi-final of the World Snooker Championship, on 30 April at 9.30pm, following its great success on iPlayer. The critically acclaimed film was released exclusively on BBC iPlayer in January and made it into the top 20 most requested titles that month; it has had over 1 million requests in total since, making it the most successful BBC iPlayer Original to date. Directed by Brian Welsh (Glasgow Girls, Black Mirror), this comedy drama explores the glory days of the Seventies and Eighties snooker scene, when huge characters became household names and Snooker Loopy troubled the pop charts. The film is written by Shaun Pye, Mark Chappell and Alan Connor, who are the team behind A Young Doctor’s Notebook. The story tells of the rivalry between Alex ‘Hurricane’

Lesley Howell, and a police officer Trevor Buchanan, have apparently taken their own lives together.… This is the true story of a Sunday school teacher and

a respectable dentist who formed a murderous partnership. In the first episode on Friday, Hazel Buchanan and Colin Howell meet at their local Baptist Church in Coleraine, Northern Ireland and embark upon a passionate and destructive affair, which climaxes in an elaborate plot to commit the “perfect murder” to kill both their partners, Lesley and Trevor, and make it look like a suicide pact. The killers fool the police and get away with murder, but their relationship soon

The Rack Pack

Higgins (Luke Treadaway, Fortitude) - whose natural talent and showmanship transformed the image of the traditional game and captivated audiences across the country - and Steve ‘The Nugget’ Davis (Will Merrick, Skins) who under the guidance of manager Barry Hearn (Kevin Bishop, The Kevin Bishop Show) dominated the sport throughout the Eighties and ushered in a new era of professionalism. Nichola Burley (Death Comes To Pemberley) plays Alex’s wife, Lynn Higgins, and James Bailey takes on the role of the greatest player never to be World Champion, Jimmy White. Produced by Zeppotron, this BBC iPlayer Original takes viewers on a rip-roaring romp through the snooker scene of Eighties Britain. It is a celebration of the huge personalities of the time and an affectionate look at a gloriously nostalgic period of this very British sport. The Rack Pack was ordered by Victoria Jaye,

Head of TV Content for BBC iPlayer, and Shane Allen, Controller of Comedy Commissioning, and is executive produced by Peter Holmes (Would I Lie To You?, Frankie Boyle's Election Autopsy). The film is a BBC iPlayer Original made by Zeppotron, part of Endemol Shine Group. The BBC Commissioning Editor is Gregor Sharp and the producer is Barney Reisz (Black Mirror). Victoria Jaye, Head of TV Content for BBC iPlayer, says: “We’re thrilled BBC iPlayer’s first original drama feature film, The Rack Pack,

The Silk Road

Sunday – BBC Four "The Silk Road cut across borders - and broke down the borders in our minds," says Dr Sam Willis, pictured. In a new three-part series for BBC Four, the historian and writer traces the story of the most famous trade route in history.

Tuesday – ITV Ten months on from the first series, child-minder Diane, schoolgirl Rosie, stayat-home mum Jasmin, businesswoman Roanna, midwife Vicky and blog-writer Kim are stumbling into the realities of parenthood together. Following the birth of baby

sours and they separate. They rebuild their lives, each remarrying and prospering, but can never escape what they have done. As a series of disasters befalls Howell, he finally confesses his crimes to the horrified elders of his church. Convicted of murder, Howell implicates Hazel in the killing. Hazel admits involvement but pleads not guilty, claiming she was coerced. In a climactic murder trial, Howell gives evidence against his former lover.

This was the Silk Road which ran from China’s ancient capital Xian through the mythical cities of Central Asia and Persia, until it reached the bazaars of Istanbul and the markets of Venice. It was in Venice and other Italian cities that the ideas, inventions and prod-

ucts that trickled down the Silk Road ignited. They formed - in part - a movement which we call ‘the Renaissance’ - an explosion of new thinking, new art and new inventions. Covering a distance of 5,000 miles and crossing some of the most dramatic landscapes on the planet, Dr Sam Willis reveals how the Silk Road was more than a market place: it was the world's first transcontinental superhighway, along which people with new ideas, new cultures and new religions made exchanges that shaped the development of humanity. In the first episode, Sam begins his journey in Venice, and explores how its Renaissance architecture

In The Club

Emily, bisexual Kim is trying to be the perfect mum. But with a nonexistent love life and the shadow of her exlover Susie never far away, her relationship with Neil comes under jeopardy. As Kim prepares to be Godmother at Rosie’s baby’s christening she’s nervous to

see Susie for the first time since they split. But there’s something Neil’s not telling her and there’s a shock in store for Kim. Jasmin and Dev’s overbearing mothers have moved in with them and refuse to go home, but when a visit to hospital reveals devastating

will be shown on BBC Two. The film has been a massive hit with iPlayer audiences, attracting over 1 million requests to date. The film will be the perfect complement to BBC Two’s coverage of the World Snooker Championship, delighting audiences who haven’t already discovered it on iPlayer. The Rack Pack is a great example of how BBC iPlayer’s role within the TV channel portfolio is transforming. No longer is BBC iPlayer just about distributing yesterday’s TV, it’s about originating the TV of tomorrow.”

and art has been shaped by the East and by thousands of exchanges along the Silk Road. From Venice Sam travels to China’s ancient capital Xian. Here, Sam’s story takes him back in time, to reveal the tale of an Emperor who was so desperate for bigger horses to help protect his borders that he struck one of the most significant trade deals in human history: he wanted war horses, so he gave the most precious material in the world, silk. From this single deal, a network of trading paths was carved out across thousands of miles by merchants, traders, envoys, pilgrims and travellers. It is known to us today as the Silk Road.

news this becomes the least of their worries. When surrogate Shelly comes in for a routine check-up her mum Maxine makes a surprise discovery and the maternity ward is thrown into chaos. Elsewhere Diane visits Rick in prison, as his release date draws near.

The Conspiracy Files: Who Shot Down MH17?

ITV – Tuesday On 17 July 2014, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, travelling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, crashed, killing 298 passengers in the worst air disaster for two decades. Alarmingly, the devastating crash occurred just four months after the mysterious disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370. Is this just a coincidence? The cause of the crash has been focus of a host of conspiracy theories, many of which involve Russia, Ukraine and the CIA. The official investigation report into MH17 flight argues that only a powerful ground-to-air missile could

be responsible. Yet, there are eyewitness accounts of other aircrafts seen flying next to MH17 close to impact. To further fuel the conspiracies, Russia and Ukraine blame each other but both countries are unable to provide all the critical radar data from that day. Family members do not trust the official explanations and there is a long way to go to bring about justice for the victims. This programme tracks down eye witnesses, and speaks with secret intelligence sources to try to sort fact from fiction. Don’t miss this compelling Conspiracy Files unfold to see whether the mystery can be unravelled.

Her Majesty’s Prison: Norwich

Wednesday – ITV “When you get chucked in a cell and the door locked, that’s when you realise that’s your life for the next 10 to 20 months. It’s a horrible experience. You feel like you’re cut off from the world.” - Liam Poore, first-time prisoner This new documentary for ITV goes behind the walls of Norwich prison to provide a vivid insight into daily life for criminals behind bars, and the effect on them of being separated from their families on the outside. Made by Wild Pictures, producers of the acclaimed ITV prison series HMP Aylesbury, Strangeways and Wormwood Scrubs, this programme depicts how the jail’s 750 adult inmates and young offenders cope with the harsh realities of life inside the closed world of prison. Most of the 2,500 new prisoners who pass through its gates every year are husbands and fathers. Statistics reveal that a fifth of marriages will break up with the strain of one partner serving a prison sentence, yet those who manage to keep family ties alive are six times less likely to reoffend. With exclusive access to HMP Norwich, this programme provides a fresh perspective on how inmates’ contact with their families can be a lifeline while they are inside and helps them turn away from crime once

released. More than half of all offenders coming into prison are dads like Nick Grady. He has three young children at home and is serving a 13year sentence for conspiracy to supply cocaine. As the reception orderly, Nick helps officers process new prisoners and settle them into life inside. He says: “You get a lot of nerves down here, obviously people first-timers. They’re a bit like a rabbit in headlights sometimes. You get obviously the family’s worry, you get parents’ worry, wives, you know? They’re obviously concerned for their partners who are in here.” Nick is two years into a 13year sentence for conspiracy to supply cocaine. In spite of the toll it has taken on his family, his partner is standing by him. He says: “They count it down by Christmases and birthdays to go. It’s four birthdays which doesn’t sound a lot but in real time it’s four years isn’t it? “Austin [my son] has grown up in here, he took his first steps in here pretty much in the visitor’s hall. It’s not new to him, he’s been coming since he was one. “Having seen what my family are going through, the hardness of it. The last year and a half, two years, I’ve watched my little boy grow up from a weekly visit - it’s not what I want.”

Friday 29th April 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs are Coming Street Oxford 12:45 Revealed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Code 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Would I Lie to You? Highlights of previously unseen material 21:00 EastEnders The tension grows between Kyle and Andy 21:30 MasterChef It is the last of the semi-finals and it is do or die for the best six amateurs 22:00 Have I Got News for You Regular team captains Paul and Ian are joined by guest host Jo Brand

07:00 Rip Off Britain 07:45 Flog it! Trade Secrets 08:15 Homes Under the Hammer 09:15 Escape to the Country 10:00 Into the Wild with Gordon Buchanan 11:00 World Championship Snooker 13:00 The Daily Politics 14:00 World Championship Snooker 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain 20:00 World Championship Snooker Live action from the penultimate session of the first semi-final is introduced by Jason Mohammad in Sheffield, where the winner will be guaranteed a minimum of £137,500 22:00 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends Rick embarks on a series of culinary long weekends in search of food excellence and brilliant recipes to cook at home, heading to markets, restaurants, wineries, cafes and bars. Rick enjoys a winter break in Reykjavik in search of the perfect cod and samples succulent fjord-reared roast lamb

22:30 Boomers Maureen’s mum drops a bombshell she is getting married and Roy is 20 years younger 23:00 Two Doors Down than her 23:30 Newsnight 00:05 23:00 News 23:35 The Later with Jools Holland Graham Norton Show 01:05 World Championship 00:25 Witless 00:55 Film - Snooker Highlights 01:55 Time 02:55 Win a Date with Tad Question Hamilton (PG) 02:25 World Elizabeth at 90: A Family Snooker 04:25 Weather for Tribute 04:25 Europe: Them the Week Ahead 04:30 or Us 05:25 This is BBC Two News

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Chopping Block 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale David puts on a brave face 20:30 Coronation Street Grieving Jason lashes out at everyone 21:00 Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant John barges along the Rochdale Canal from the busy city centre of Manchester and over the beautiful Pennines 21:30 Coronation Street Zeedan gives Rana a taste of her own medicine 22:00 The Secret Drama set in 1990 Northern Ireland, starring James Nesbitt as respected dentist Colin Howell, who falls for Hazel Buchanan at his local Baptist church and embarks upon a passionate affair. Wanting to remain in the church, Colin refuses to consider divorce, but he and Hazel are desperate to find some way to be together 23:00 News 23:40 Film Tomorrow Never Die (12) 01:50 Jackpot247 04:00 Murder, She Wrote 04:50 ITV Nightscreen

07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will and Grace 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:30 Four in a Bed 13:00 News 13:05 Four in a Bed 15:10 Fifteen to One 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Too Many Cooks 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 20:30 Unreported World Ade Adepitan travels to Kenya to hear allegations of continued doping and corruption 21:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Caravans and Campervans George continues his look back at some of the best builds, this time he turns his attention to some of the most innovative and eccentric caravan and campervan builds he’s ever seen 22:00 Gogglebox The nation’s favourite armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week 23:00 Flowers 23:40 Sarah Millican Home Bird Live 00:45 Rude Tube 01:40 Film - Mr Nice (18) 03:45 Lookalikes 04:40 Tricks of the Restaurant Trade 05:05 Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free 05:20 Location, Location, Location

07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:10 News 13:15 Cowboy Builders 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Film Jesse Stone: Stone Cold (12) 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 The Gadget Show Ortis and Jon brew their own alcoholic concoctions and Jason and Amy are at the Wearable Tech Expo to find out what will be hot in 2016 21:00 Henry VIII and His Six Wives Focusing on the king’s marriage to his third wife, Jane Seymour, who finally gave him the son he craved, but died within days of childbirth 22:00 Ben Fogle: The Great African Migration Ben follows the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and other mammals from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Maasai Mara in Kenya and back again 23:00 Eamonn and Ruth: How the Other Half Lives 00:00 The Hotel Inspector 01:00 Super Casino 04:10 Now That’s Funny 05:00 Now That’s Funny 05:50 House Doctor

DON´T MISS BARGING ROUND BRITAIN John Sergeant is barging along the Rochdale Canal, from the centre of bustling Manchester up over the stunningly beautiful Pennines to Sowerby Bridge, in Yorkshire. Though not long after leaving Manchester there’s ‘trouble at mill’ as John struggles to get to grips with traditional 19th century technology at a cotton works. Further up the canal John gets to help out an enthusiastic conservation group that are ridding the canal of a supermarket trolley or two before he discovers a town that, plants tasty canalside shrubs for its inhabitants and tourist.

ITV 21:00 the lipstick Belle placed in SOAPS the back of the car. How will Dr Bailey talk himself out of this one? Later, Belle finds herself pleading with Dr Bailey, who is determined it’s all over between them. But with Dr Bailey feeling torn, is it really over? In Emmerdale Pollard convinces a reluctant David to go ahead with the operation, but he finds it a struggle to stay brave at the hospital. Later, Tracy panics when Jacob arrives back from Portugal and wonders where David is. Meanwhile, Angie is about to set off when she finds

In Coronation Street, Jason, Todd and Phelan set off for Tony’s flat to start packing up his

belongings. As Jason pulls out a suit for Tony to be buried in, he is overcome with emotion and heads out upset. Later in The Rovers, Eva and Aidan do their best to comfort a grieving Jason but Jason turns on them, giving Aidan a violent shove. Meanwhile, Phelan lies to Eileen, making out that he’s got to find new digs. Eileen takes the bait. Thanking him for all he’s done for Jason, she insists he must move into Number 11. In the second episode, Jason continues to lock

07:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Dinner Date 08:15 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 10:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:30 Psych 11:20 Royal Pains 12:15 Dinner Date 13:15 Emmerdale 14:15 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 14:45 Ellen DeGeneres 15:35 Jeremy Kyle 18:50 Take Me Out 20:00 You’ve Been Framed 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Film - The Matrix Reloaded (15) 00:45 Family Guy 01:45 American Dad 02:40 The Cleveland Show 03:30 Teleshopping ITV3 07:00 Doctor at Large 07:25 Heartbeat 08:25 Where the Heart is 09:25 The Royal 10:30 Judge Judy 11:55 Noah’s Ark 13:00 Murder, She Wrote 14:00 Heartbeat 15:00 The Royal 16:05 Where the Heart is 17:10 Doctor at Large 17:45 On the Buses 18:15 George and Mildred 18:50 Heartbeat 19:55 Murder, She Wrote 20:55 Wycliffe 22:00 Paul O’Grady’s Animal Orphans 23:00 Law and Order: UK 00:00 Trial and Retribution 01:05 Film - Elizabeth: The Golden Age (12) 03:05 Long Lost Family ITV4 07:00 Hogan’s Heroes 07:50 The Chase 08:50 The Professionals 09:50 Minder 10:50 Ax Men 11:45 The Chase 12:45 Cycling: Tour De Yorkshire Live 18:00 The Professionals 19:00 Storage Wars Texas 20:00 Cycling Highlights 21:00 Fifth Gear 22:00 Bear Grylls: Mission Survive 23:00 Film - Exit Wounds (18) 01:10 Film - Sleepers (18)

08:00 Peter Hurst, 11:00 Trev Massey, 14:00 Alex Trelinski, 16:00 Gordon Lack 19:00 Andy James horns with Aidan, so Phelan wades in and threatens Aidan. Johnny then comes to Aidan’s rescue and punches Phelan. Billy threatens to punch both of them if they don’t behave. Insisting he wants to be on his own, Jason heads out of the pub. Eileen watches him go, deeply concerned, while Aidan and Eva put pressure on Johnny to apologise to Phelan. Eileen then breaks the news to Todd that Phelan is moving in. Later, Phelan finds Jason on Maxine’s bench. An upset Jason admits he feels lost without his dad. Phelan gives him a comforting hug before heading

off. Johnny catches up with Phelan and apologises for their earlier spat. Phelan is unimpressed and promises Johnny he’ll have his revenge. Having overheard their exchange, Jenny is intrigued.

Andy, but things turn sour again when Jack and Andy make a joke which leads Kyle to believe that Stacey has revealed his past. Stacey promises that she hasn’t, but Kyle still storms off.

In Eastenders, problems are piling up for Kyle as he is feeling stressed about Soph and is concerned about his own future. He is also annoyed at Andy continuing to flirt with Stacey, so he warns him to stay away. When Stacey spots the commotion, she steps in by telling Kyle that he needs to apologise to Andy.

Meanwhile, Pam feels terrible when Ben tells her that it’s already over between him and Paul thanks to her frosty behaviour.

Kyle makes his peace with

6 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 MasterChef 13:00 News 13:10 Football Focus 13:50 Saturday Sportsday 14:00 World Championship Snooker 17:30 Final Score 18:10 News 18:25 Can’t Touch This 19:15 Pointless

Saturday 30th April 07:05 Film - San Demetrio, London (U) 08:40 Film Scott of the Antarctic (U) Women’s The 10:30 Football Show 11:00 World Snooker Championship 13:00 Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul 14:00 Bargain Hunt 15:00 Escape to the Continent 16:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain 16:30 Bake Off Crème de la Crème 17:30 Championship World Snooker 18:30 Flog It 19:30 Dad’s Army

20:05 Michael Mcintyre’s Big Show Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring Rod Stewart and James Morrison, Romesh Ranganathan and a performance by showstopping Spanish dancing brothers World 20:00 Los Vivancos Championship Snooker The second semi-final 21:00 The National Lottery Shane Richie hosts reaches its climax, and by the game show that sees booking his place in the couples playing to win the final, the winner will pocket at least £137,500 in prize prizes of their dreams money. Introduced by 21:50 Casualty Fate forces Hazel Irvine from the in Theatre Max and Zoe to work as a Crucible team, whilst a poisonous Sheffield spider gets loose in Holby 22:30 The Rack Pack The 22:40 Mrs Brown’s Boys story of the 1980s snooker Baby fever hits the Brown rivalry between the flamhousehold as a pregnant boyant Alex Higgins and Maria prepares for mother- the methodical Steve Davis hood 00:00 QI XL 00:35 Film 23:10 News 23:30 Match of Welcome to Collinwood the Day 00:50 Peter Kay’s (15) 02:00 Film - The Snowman Comedy Shuffle 01:20 Abominable World Snooker 03:20 (PG) 03:25 This is BBC Weather 03:25 News Two

07:00 Bottom Knocker Street 07:25 Pat and Stan 07:35 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 08:00 Share a Story 08:05 Sooty 08:15 Super 4 08:30 Nerds and Monsters 08:45 Tom and Jerry 09:00 Thunderbirds are Go 09:25 News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 Murder, She Wrote 12:20 Jeremy Kyle 13:20 News 13:30 Jeremy Kyle 14:35 BBQ Champ 15:40 Film Smokey and the Bandit (PG) 17:25 The Wine Show 18:30 News 19:00 You’ve Been Framed 20:00 Bang on the Money The game show in which two teams must battle it out to hit a specific target number `bang on’ in a series of physical and mental challenges

07:10 King of Queens 07:35 Mobil 1 The Grid 08:05 Challenge Wanaka 08:30 Caterham Motorsport 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 The Morning Line 11:00 Frasier 12:00 The Superhumans Show 12:30 The Big Bang Theory 13:25 Come Dine with Me 14:30 Channel 4 Racing: Newmarket and Goodwood 17:10 A Place in the Sun 18:10 News 18:30 Formula 1: Russian Grand Prix Qualifying Highlights 20:00 Great Canal Journeys Timothy West and Prunella Scales travel 350 miles coast to coast across Sweden

21:00 Coastal Walks with My Dog Six celebrities walk Britain’s diverse and dazzling coastline accom21:00 Britain’s Got Talent panied by their faithful fourMore coverage from the legged friends nationwide talent show’s 22:00 Film - The Sweeney touring audition stage (15) Ray Winstone and Ben 22:15 Play to the Whistle Drew star in Nick Love’s Holly Willoughby hosts the crime drama, an all-action reboot of the sports-based comedy panel modern-day 1970s TV series show 23:00 News 23:15 Film Fast and Furious (15) 01:10 Jackpot247 04:00 Murder, She Wrote 04:50 ITV Nightscreen

00:10 Film - Transporter 2 (15) 01:50 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 02:45 Hollyoaks Omnibus 04:50 Location, Location, Location

07:00 Milkshake 09:55 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10:30 The Saturday Show Live 12:30 Fail Army 13:00 Now That’s Funny 15:00 Celebs on Benefits: Fame to Claim 16:00 Benefits 17:00 On Benefits: The Millionaire Shoplifter 18:00 Benefit House: Me and My 26 Kids 19:00 News 19:05 NCIS: Los Angeles

13:40 Britain’s Got More Talent 14:40 The Almost Impossible Gameshow 15:40 Scorpion 16:35 Film - The Flintstones (U) 18:20 Film - Liar Liar (12) 20:05 Film - Paranoia (12) 22:15 Britain’s Got More Talent 23:15 Celebrity Juice 00:05 Family Guy

20:00 NCIS: New Orleans The team’s search for the killer of a Navy Commander’s wife leads them to Wade’s adopted son, Danny

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21:00 NCIS The team investigates a series of murders that resemble previous cases Meanwhile, two of Gibbs’ ex-wives show up to discuss important business 21:55 News 22:00 The Championship Extended highlights of game, including Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City, Bolton Wanderers v Hull City and Leeds United v Charlton Athletic 23:00 Goal Rush 23:30 NCIS 00:20 NCIS 01:15 Super Casino 04:10 Grannies Make You Laugh Out Loud 05:00 Budgies Make You Laugh Out Loud

14:30 Film - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (U) 16:40 Inspector Morse 18:55 Midsomer Murders 21:00 Foyle’s War 23:00 Lewis 01:00 Blue Murder ITV4 13:30 Pawn Stars 14:55 Football’s Greatest: Bobby Charlton 15:15 Cycling: Tour De Yorkshire Live 19:30 Pawn Stars 20:00 The Big Fish Off 21:00 Cycling 22:00 Film - You Only Live Twice (PG) 00:25 Film - Gangs of New York (18)

09:00 The Weekend Mix, 12:00 Suzy G, 15:00 Keith Nicol

Sunday 1st May 07:00 Breakfast 08:35 Match of the Day 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 The Big Questions 12:00 Sunday Politics 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:15 Homes Under the Hammer 15:15 Money for Nothing 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Points of View 17:00 Songs of Praise 17:35 David Attenborough Meets President Obama 18:15 Pointless 19:00 Paul O’Grady: The Sally Army and Me 19:30 News 20:00 Countryfile Ellie Harrison visits the South Haven Peninsula in Dorset to tell the story of conservation’s unsung hero Captain Cyril Diver 21:00 Antiques Roadshow Fiona Bruce visits Lyme Park in Cheshire 22:00 Undercover A stranger appears with new information that forces Maya to question her understanding and uncover links between her two cases 23:00 News 23:30 Match of the Day 2 00:40 Film - The Last Castle (15) 02:45 World Snooker 04:45 Weather 04:50 News

07:15 The Great Chelsea Garden Challenge 08:15 This Farming Life 09:15 An Island Parish 09:45 The Beechgrove Garden 10:15 Countryfile 11:15 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:45 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 13:15 MOTD2 Extra 14:00 Flog It 15:00 Championship World Snooker 19:00 Natural World

07:00 Bottom Knocker Street 07:25 Pat and Stan 07:35 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 08:00 Share a Story 08:05 Sooty 08:15 Super 4 08:30 Nerds and Monsters 08:45 Tom and Jerry 09:00 Teen Titans Go 09:25 News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 Murder, She Wrote 12:20 Jeremy Kyle 13:25 News 13:30 Jeremy Kyle 14:35 All Star Family Fortunes 15:20 World Fierce 16:20 Britain’s Got 20:00 17:35 Midsomer Championship Snooker Talent Murders 19:30 News Hazel Irvine presents all the action from the second sesThe Chase sion of the final at 19:55 Crucible Celebrity Special Mikey Sheffield’s Theatre, where a further North, Una Healy, Carl and Alison nine frames are scheduled Froch pit their wits to take place. The second Hammond against the Chaser session of last year’s final took on a similar pattern to the first, with Shaun 21:00 The Durrells Love is Murphy threatening to open in the air, but is that enough up a sizeable lead over to distract the Durrells from imminent arrival of the Stuart Bingham, before the Aunt being pegged back to an domineering Hermione advantage of just one frame, heading into the final day 9-8 ahead. The com- 22:00 Home Fires At harmentary team features five vest time, Steph struggles former world champions. to meet the quota and risks Subsequent programmes losing the farm subject to change 23:00 News 23:20 Sugar Free Farm 00:20 Rugby 00:00 Film - Rabbit-Proof Highlights 01:15 01:25 (PG) Fence Jackpot247 04:00 Countryfile 02:25 Holby Motorsport UK 04:50 ITV City 03:25 This is BBC Two Nightscreen

07:15 King of Queens 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 14:30 Racing: Newmarket, Salisbury and Hamilton Park 17:00Location, Location, Location 18:00 A Place in the Sun 18:45 News 19:00 Formula 1 Steve Jones presents highlights of the Russian Grand Prix the fourth race of the 2016 season 21:00 Paul Merton’s Secret Stations The comedian takes a tour of Britain’s 152 request stop stations to find out why they are there, who uses them, and the history of the area, with the aid of experts and enthusiasts

07:00 Milkshake 10:55 Teenage Mutant Ninja The 11:30 Turtles Championship 12:30 Goal Rush 13:00 The Gadget Show 14:05 Film - Another Cinderella Story (PG) 15:50 Film - Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (U) 17:30 Film - Cloudy of Chance a with Meatballs (U) 19:10 Now That’s Funny 20:05 The Secret Life of Puppies The puppies experience their first eight weeks of life from birth to becoming part of a human family 21:00 Penn and Teller: Fool Us in Vegas magic competition hosted by Jonathan Ross 21:55 News

22:00 Indian Summers Alice and Aafrin decide to flee Simla and plan an escape to Australia. As the clock ticks down to their departure, Charlie comes close to discovering the truth

22:00 Film - Elysium (15) In the year 2154, the very wealthy live on the space station Elysium while the vast majority lives on an overpopulated Earth. A man takes on a mission to equalise the situation between these two classes

23:00 Gogglebox 23:55 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 01:00 Film Red Lights (15) 03:00 Come Dine with Me

00:10 Film - Drive Angry (18) 02:00 Super Casino 04:10 The Tube: Going Underground

14:20 Catchphrase 15:05 Film - Charlotte’s Web (U) 16:55 Film - Liar Liar (12) 18:40 Britain’s Got Talent 19:55 Britain’s Got More Talent 21:00 Film - Skyfall (12) 23:55 Family Guy ITV3 14:05 Wycliffe 15:15 Columbo 17:15 Film - The Secret of My Succe$s (PG) 19:30 Richard Wilson on the Road 20:00 Doc Martin 21:00 The Cruise Ship 21:30 Royal Stories 22:00 Bette Midler: One Night Only 23:00 Film - The Blonde Bombshell 01:10 Film - The American President (15) ITV4 12:00 Cycling: Tour De Yorkshire Live 18:00 Storage Wars New York 18:55 The Wine Show 20:00 Cycling 21:00 Rugby Highlights 22:00 Film Mercury Rising (15) 00:15 Film - Inside Man (15)

09:00 The Weekend Mix, 12:00 Suzy G, 15:00 Tony De Love

Monday 2nd May

07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Rip Off Britain 10:45 Homes Under the Hammer 11:45 Wanted Down Under 12:30 Oxford Street Revealed 13:00 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:30 The Code 15:15 Len and Ainsley’s Big Food Adventure 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 19:30 The One Show 20:00 Invictus: The Road to the Games following the men and women from the armed forces who have been injured, as they set their sights on a place in the Invictus Games 21:00 EastEnders Tina faces the consequences 21:30 MasterChef It’s the final week and the remaining amateurs have an immense task ahead of them 22:30 Peter Kay’s Comedy Shuffle A celebration of over twenty years of one of Britain’s most popular comedians 23:00 I Want My Wife Back 23:30 News 23:55 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 00:40 The Graham Norton Show 01:25 Live at the Apollo 02:10 World Snooker 04:10 Weather for the Week Ahead 04:15 News

07:15 Rip Off Britain 08:00 Homes Under the Hammer 09:00 Film - In Search of the Castaways (U) 10:35 Natural World 11:25 Film Camelot (U) 14:15 Flog It 15:00 World Championship Snooker 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain 20:00 World Championship Snooker Hazel Irvine introduces coverage of the concluding session of this year’s final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, where the successful player needs to reach 18 frames to lift the famous trophy. Stuart Bingham completed a fairytale tournament by transforming his 14-11 lead into an 18-15 victory over Shaun Murphy in last year’s final. In doing so, he became the oldest player to win the title since Ray Reardon in 1978 and moved up to a career-high of number two in the world rankings. The commentary team includes Dennis Taylor and Willie Thorne. Subsequent programmes subject to change 00:00 The Women’s Football Show 00:30 Inside the Billionaire’s Wardrobe 01:30 MasterChef 02:00 The Celebrity Apprentice USA 03:20 This is BBC Two

07:00 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 07:15 Sooty 07:25 City Shorts 07:30 Super 4 08:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 Film - Doc Hollywood (12) 13:30 Big Star’s Little Star 14:30 News 14:40 All Star Family Fortunes 15:25 Judge Rinder 16:30 Chopping Block 17:30 Tipping Point 18:30 The Chase 19:25 News 20:00 Emmerdale David takes drastic action 20:30 Coronation Street Liz confronts an evasive Michelle 21:00 Wild Australia with Ray Mears Ray travels to Arnhem Land where he comes face to face with a giant saltwater crocodile and witnesses the ancient tradition of farming with fire - burning vegetation to control plant and animal life 21:30 Coronation Street Yasmeen fumes at a smug Sally 22:00 Marcella Mo holds the police responsible when Hassan is shot, while Marcella triumphs over Peter Cullen and finally gets the information she is after relating to Grace’s death 23:00 News 23:20 The Agenda 00:00 Film Tomorrow Never Dies (12) 02:10 Jackpot247 04:00 Jeremy Kyle 04:55 ITV Nightscreen

07:15 Countdown 08:00 Will and Grace 08:25 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:20 Film Thunder and the House of Magic (U) 10:55 Film Postman Pat: The Movie (U) 12:35 Four in a Bed 15:10 Fifteen to One 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Shipping Wars 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 20:30 Posh Neighbours at War In Kensington and Chelsea, this one-off documentary reveals the secret world of posh neighbours at war 21:30 The Food Chain The featured ingredients this time are barley and shitake mushrooms 22:00 The Island with Bear Grylls In this last episode, without a sustainable food source and insufficient shelter to protect, the islanders are on the brink of disaster as their bodies start to fail 23:00 Sex Box 00:05 24 Hours in Police Custody 01:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 02:00 Million Pound Jewellers 02:55 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 03:50 Four Rooms 04:45 The Food Chain 05:10 Location, Location, Location

07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:30 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:30 News 13:35 Cowboy Builders 14:30 Neighbours 15:00 Home and Away 15:30 NCIS: New Orleans 16:30 Football: England v Germany: The Legends 19:05 Neighbours 19:35 Home and Away 20:05 Mega Beasts Learn about an insect that grew to three feet, a giant rhino twice the size of an elephant and the nearest thing to a real-life dragon 21:00 Police Interceptors A shocking insight into the world of night-time policing, packed with alcohol fuelled violent crime, burglaries and drink driving 22:00 The Tube: Going Underground The Tube takes on more than a thousand new staff. But the newbies are joining a system that now faces a level of terror threat unknown in the past 23:00 Gotham 23:55 Person of Interest 01:50 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 02:10 Super Casino 04:10 Castle 05:00 Wildlife SOS 05:25 Divine Designs 05:45 House Doctor

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SOAPS

In Emmerdale, with David still in hospital, Leyla tries to make excuses to Jacob for why he might not be at his football match later. Not long afterwards, Pollard arrives at the hospital and wonders where David is as his bed is empty. The nurse hurries out and is concerned when they both notice his

Documentary looking at disputes between residents in upmarket areas of London. Zipporah Lisle Mainwaring hit the headlines worldwide for painting her exclusive Kensington mews in bright red stripes, which came in the midst of an ongoing legal argument about her plans to turn this two-storey property into a dream home, complete with pool and cinema. The programme also hears from author Rachel Johnson, sister of London mayor Boris, who is one of the most outspoken Notting Hill residents on the horrors of living next door to a basement build.

clothes have gone. Later, Leyla is shocked to see David arrive back at the shop, but Jacob is delighted. Will David really be able to keep his operation from Jacob? Meanwhile, Ashley receives a call from the hospital to inform him that Edna has passed away. With such shocking news for the village to face, he is clearly burdened.

In Coronation Street, as Michelle busies herself planning Carla’s wedding, Steve moans that they’ve spent little time together since his return. He confides in Liz that Michelle seems to be avoiding him and Liz has to mask her concern. In the cab office, Tim advises Steve that he should channel his inner caveman and show Michelle what she’s been missing. Liz confronts Michelle and demands to know if the reason she’s avoiding Steve is because of Will. How will she respond? Meanwhile, Nick attends

07:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Dinner Date 08:15 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:30 Psych 11:20 Royal Pains 12:15 Dinner Date 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:45 Ellen DeGeneres 15:35 Jeremy Kyle 18:50 Take Me Out 20:00 You’ve Been Framed 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Film - The Matrix Reloaded (15) 00:45 Family Guy 01:40 American Dad 02:35 The Almost Impossible Gameshow 03:30 Teleshopping ITV3 07:00 Doctor at Large 07:25 Heartbeat 08:25 Where the Heart is 09:30 The Royal 10:35 Judge Judy 11:55 Noah’s Ark 13:05 Murder, She Wrote 14:05 Heartbeat 15:05 The Royal 16:05 Where the Heart is 17:10 Doctor at Large 17:50 On the Buses 18:20 George and Mildred 18:55 Heartbeat 19:55 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 Law and Order: UK 00:00 The Knock 01:15 Noah’s Ark 02:15 Where the Heart is 03:05 Judge Judy 03:30 Teleshopping ITV4 07:00 Hogan’s Heroes 07:55 The Chase 08:50 The Professionals 09:50 Minder 10:50 Ax Men 11:50 The Chase 12:50 The Professionals 13:50 Pawn Stars 14:50 Storage Wars 15:40 Hogan’s Heroes 16:50 Quincy, ME 17:50 Ironside 19:00 Storage Wars Texas 20:00 Pawn Stars 21:00 World Superbike Highlights 22:00 Film - Jaws (PG) 00:30 Film - The Glimmer Man (18) 02:20 Fifth Gear 03:15 Hogan’s Heroes 03:40 ITV4 Nightscreen 04:00 Teleshopping

08:00 Peter Hurst, 11:00 Trev Massey, 14:00 Alex Trelinski, 16:00 Gordon Lack 19:00 Andy James his appointment with the consultant and admits he’s scared he might lash out at Carla like he did with Leanne. The consultant recommends an MRI scan, but points out that given his brain injury, it’s impossible to give an exact diagnosis. Nick leaves upset. In the second episode, Michelle admits to Liz that she kissed Will, but then came to her senses and has been feeling guilty ever since. Liz assures Michelle that she’s the best thing that’s ever happened to Steve and she mustn’t let a stupid kiss ruin their marriage. At the same time, Tim gives

Steve caveman lessons. Unimpressed, Sally tells Tim to stop embarrassing himself. Meanwhile, at Carla’s insistence, she and Nick try on their wedding rings. Nick is overcome with emotion. In The Rovers, David drags Nick into The Rovers back yard to ask what the consultant said. Will Nick tell him the truth? In Eastenders, Sonia is stunned after Soph’s confession that she slept with Tina, so she kicks both of them out. When Mick spots the commotion, he urges Sonia to give Tina a chance to explain. After Mick leaves, the pair argue - but Tina explains

her feelings and they quickly make amends. Later, when Bex returns home, Sonia tells her about the lump she’s found... Meanwhile, Stacey assures Kyle that she hasn’t revealed his secret. Despite this, Andy realises the truth about Kyle’s past for himself in a conversation with Stacey. Jack notices how close Andy is getting to Stacey and advises him to stay away.

Tuesday 3rd May 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Neighbourhood Blues 12:45 Oxford Street Revealed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Code 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders Kyle meets with someone from his past, but will all go to plan? 21:00 Holby City Bernie’s utterly shocked when her estranged husband turns up at work 22:00 In the Club Return of Drama following the lives of new mothers and their partners. Kim is struggling to be the perfect mum, and her relationship with Neil is in jeopardy. As she prepares to see her ex, Susie, for the first time since they split, she is shocked to discover Neil has been keeping things from her 23:00 News 23:45 Chasing Dad: A Lifelong Addiction 00:45 Film - Paycheck (12) 02:40 Weather for the Week Ahead 02:45 News

07:30 Wanted Down Under 08:15 Escape to the Country 09:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain 09:30 Great British Railway Journeys 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 The Daily Politics 14:00 A to Z of TV Gardening 14:25 The Super League Show 15:10 Paul Hollywood’s Pies and Puds 15:40 My Life on a Plate 16:25 Coast Australia 17:15 Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve 18:15 Flog It 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain 20:00 Antiques Road Trip Charles and Raj take their road trip through Devon 21:00 Bake Off Crème de la Crème As the competition reaches the semi-final stage, Tom welcomes back the armed forces, the supermarket inventors and the Park Lane boys 22:00 The Conspiracy Files: Who Shot Down MH17? Investigating one of the worst air disasters for two decades, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which crashed, killing 298 passengers 23:00 Later Live with Jools Holland 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 Horizon 01:15 Abused: The Untold Story 02:45 MasterChef 03:15 This Farming Life 04:15 This is BBC Two

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Chopping Block 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Lawrence is furious 20:30 River Monsters Jeremy Wade investigates stories of a twenty-foot lake monster that attacks humans in Canada’s waterlogged wilderness. These remote backwaters are far too cold and cut-off for either snakes or freshwater sharks, and giant sturgeon are likewise off the suspect list 21:00 Fierce In Mexico Steve Backshall handles a six-foot-long rattlesnake and goes swimming with two crocodiles 22:00 Drive It’s the series final and the remaining stars take on the 170mph F4 racing car. With a surprise return from some familiar faces, celebrities take to the grid one last time in a race for the title 23:00 News 23:40 What Would be Your Miracle? 00:40 Bargain Shop Wars 01:10 Jackpot247 04:00 Loose Women 04:40 ITV Nightscreen

07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will and Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:30 Four in a Bed 13:00 News 13:05 Four in a Bed 15:10 Fifteen to One 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Shipping Wars 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 The Tiny Tots Talent Agency Focusing on some of Bizzykidz’ newest recruits as they take their first steps into the world of modelling and showbiz 22:00 Surviving the Island with Bear Grylls In this special episode, Bear Grylls takes an in-depth look at how the castaways survived in the latest series of The Island with Bear Grylls 23:00 Britain’s Billionaire Immigrants 00:05 24 Hours in A and E 01:10 PokerstarsCom European Poker Tour 02:05 KOTV Boxing Weekly 02:30 Gillette World Sport 02:55 Mobil 1 The Grid 03:25 The Superhumans Show 03:50 Caterham Motorsport 04:15 Challenge Wanaka 04:45 Four Rooms 05:40 The Food Chain

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07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:10 News 13:15 Cowboy Builders 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:20 NCIS 16:15 Dead on Campus 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Ben Fogle: The Great African Migration As the rains arrive, the million strong wildebeest herd divides in two and heads west, while Ben meets rangers on a private reserve who are pioneering a strict anti-poaching regime 21:00 The Yorkshire Vet Julian takes some bullocks by the horns, a dog needs an emergency operation to remove a bone in its oesophagus and Peter braces himself to treat a feisty ferret 22:00 Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars Prison officers, detectives and fellow inmates describe their encounters with Britain’s longest-serving criminal, moors murderer Ian Brady 23:00 The Best of Bad TV: The 70s 01:50 Lip Sync Battle UK 02:15 Super Casino 04:10 Castle 05:00 Wildlife SOS 05:25 Divine Designs 05:45 House Doctor

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THE CONSPIRACY FILES

BBC2 22:00

SOAPS

Investigating one of the worst air disasters for two decades, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, which crashed, killing 298 passengers on July 17, 2014. It occurred four months after the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, and has led to speculation that only a powerful ground-to-air missile could be responsible, but there are eyewitness accounts of other aircrafts seen flying next to MH17 close to impact. This documentary tracks down eye witnesses, and speaks with secret intelligence sources in an attempt to sort fact from fIction.

to say goodbye to Edna one last time.

posal to get him involved in Home Farm.

Meanwhile, a desperate Bernice asks Robert for further help at Home Farm and he enlists Charity. Andy and Chrissie can’t believe it when they arrive home from Spain to find

Elsewhere, Chrissie remains determined to find out who her real father is and tells Andy that she’s going to organise a DNA test. Also today, Tracy catches Jacob on the laptop with Pollard’s credit card and he tells her that he’s returning to Portugal. Tracy double bluffs Jacob and tells him to go - if he doesn’t mind hurting people.

In Emmerdale, Harriet and Sandy are left devastated when Ashley and Laurel arrive home with Tootsie and some sad news - Edna has died. Sandy is angry when Ashley explains about Edna’s illness and how she wanted it to stay private. Sandy blames Ashley for not allowing him

Robert and Charity working at Home Farm. Lawrence and Chrissie are furious, but Robert is intrigued by Charity’s pro-

In Eastenders, Alison arrives on Albert Square but a nervous Kyle is nowhere to be found. This

1968: Surgeons conduct UK’s first heart transplant. leaves an anxious Stacey alone with Alison and things get awkward when Brian is brought up. Later, Kyle finally turns up with flowers for his mum, but how will she react to seeing him for the first time since he transitioned? Meanwhile, Stacey is delighted when Martin returns home. Once Martin is alone, he is confronted by Andy who tells him that he knows he was fired from the job and questions where his money is coming from. Elsewhere, Tina accompanies Sonia to her doctor’s appointment, where Sonia

is given a referral to see a specialist. Back in the Square, it all gets too much for Sonia and she breaks down in Dot’s arms. In Holby City, Bernie’s shocked when her husband, a locum consultant, is found operating in theatre having been summoned to work at Holby for the day. Working together on the ward, Bernie’s determined to remain professional and keep her adultery under wraps. However, her feisty young patient exacerbates the highly pressurised situation, and Bernie’s left feeling humiliated and mortified on the ward.

07:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Dinner Date 08:15 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:30 Psych 11:20 Royal Pains 12:15 Dinner Date 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:45 Ellen DeGeneres 15:35 Jeremy Kyle 18:50 Take Me Out 20:00 You’ve Been Framed 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Film - The Matrix Reloaded (15) 00:45 Family Guy 01:40 American Dad 02:35 The Almost Impossible Gameshow 03:30 Teleshopping ITV3 07:00 Doctor at Large 07:25 Heartbeat 08:25 Where the Heart is 09:30 The Royal 10:35 Judge Judy 11:55 Noah’s Ark 13:05 Murder, She Wrote 14:05 Heartbeat 15:05 The Royal 16:05 Where the Heart is 17:10 Doctor at Large 17:50 On the Buses 18:20 George and Mildred 18:55 Heartbeat 19:55 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 Law and Order: UK 00:00 The Knock 01:15 Noah’s Ark 02:15 Where the Heart is 03:05 Judge Judy 03:30 Teleshopping ITV4 07:00 Hogan’s Heroes 07:55 The Chase 08:50 The Professionals 09:50 Minder 10:50 Ax Men 11:50 The Chase 12:50 The Professionals 13:50 Pawn Stars 14:50 Storage Wars15:40 Hogan’s Heroes 16:50 Quincy, ME 17:50 Ironside 19:00 Storage Wars Texas 20:00 Pawn Stars 21:00 World Superbike Highlights 22:00 Film - Jaws (PG) 00:30 Film - The Glimmer Man (18) 02:20 Fifth Gear 03:15 Hogan’s Heroes 03:40 ITV4 Nightscreen 04:00 Teleshopping

08:00 Peter Hurst, 11:00 Trev Massey, 14:00 Alex Trelinski, 16:00 Gordon Lack Fletch is delighted when gorgeous new psych Naomi Palmer joins Holby. Their chemistry is palpable, and her presence polarises the duo - Raf can see that Fletch is favouring time with Naomi over work and family commitments. Zosia struggles to come to terms with Arthur’s ongoing treatment and is late for work as she accompanies him to chemo.

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, 17 represents D and 9 represents Y, 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 Woodwind instrument (8) 5 See 3 Down 9 Sentry (7) 10 Common viper (5) 11 From here (4) 12 Salt lake in the Jordan valley (4,3) 15 Verbal (6) 16 Bother (6) 19 Aromatic herb (7) 21 Worry (4) 24 Speculate (5) 25 Inspect (7) 26 Edge (4) 27 Forwards (8)

1 Fall down (8) 2 Tropical fruit (7) 3/5 Nickname of Margaret Thatcher (4,4) 4 Respect (6) 6 Confuse (5) 7 Three feet (4) 8 Relating to the heart (7) 13 Continue (7) 14 Fidgety (8) 17 Assume (7) 18 Given in (6) 20 In front (5) 22 Eras (4) 23 African country (4)

Last weeks Solution

Across: 1 Stroll, 4 Closed, 9 Aviator, 10 Claps, 11 Tense, 12 Lodging, 13 Sensational, 18 Popular, 20 Scope, 22 Giant, 23 Arrange, 24 Tender, 25 Resent. Down: 1 Scanty, 2 Reign, 3 Letters, 5 Lucid, 6 Stamina, 7 Design, 8 Proletariat, 14 Explain, 15 Observe, 16 Spigot, 17 Reject, 19 Lithe, 21 Ounce.

Scribble Pad

CRYTPIC CLUES Across 7 Poorly mends gas monsters (6) 8 So Edna is around some Poles (6) 9 Event in Monica Seles’s diary (4) 10 Set off in good time towards dawn (8) 11 Coach scruffy cheater (7) 13 Outing Aunt Joan initially arranged (5) 15 Bored Jack’s dead wrong (5) 17 Plant hidden fact or yearning (7) 20 I propose a mention be made (8) 21 Implement for starting, taking off or landing (4) 22 A tonic for Prince, it’s reported (6) 23 Reason for shaking hands? (6) STANDARD CLUES Across 7 Evil spirits (6) 8 Positive terminals (6) 9 Legal matter (4) 10 Towards sunrise (8) 11 Educator (7) 13 Short journey (5) 15 Fatigued (5) 17 Plant (7) 20 Propose a candidate (8) 21 Implement (4) 22 Shot in the arm (6) 23 Uneasy psychological state (6)

Down 1 Tell about the departed (6) 2 Book some customers (4) 3 American male gets embarrassed when escorted (7) 4 Rope back in colossal catch (5) 5 Open-minded to the French rave (8) 6 A magician’s bird (6) 12 Bred lice indiscriminately? Would you believe it! (8) 14 Bars servant work out (7) 16 Fuss over Northern Ireland’s handsome youth (6) 18 Herod’s new island (6) 19 US resort seen in stamp album (5) 21 Rotate tea boiler (4) Down 1 Make a logical connection (6) 2 Large and scholarly book (4) 3 Escorted (7) 4 Lariat (5) 5 Broad-minded (8) 6 Legendary magician (6) 12 Capable of being believed (8) 14 Inns (7) 16 Handsome Greek of myth (6) 18 Greek island (6) 19 Resort city in western Florida (5) 21 Revolve (4)

Last weeks Solution Across: 1 Ramparts, 5 Twit, 9 Mandela, 10 Maine, 11 Moor, 12 Revised, 15 Easter, 16 Repair, 19 Exposed, 21 Cool, 24 Liner, 25 Needing, 26 Menu, 27 Lacrosse. Down: 1 Remember, 2 Mangoes, 3 Ages, 4 Tea set, 6 Waive, 7 Tier, 8 Imbibed, 13 Detours, 14 Prologue, 17 Atomics, 18 Hernia, 20 Xenon, 22 Plum, 23 Near.

FILL IT IN

Complete the crossword grid by using the given words:

3 letter words Are Gap Nan 4 letter words Aces Afar Ages Ague Amen Ante Cede Ciao Dost Elba Else

Ergo Ergs Euro Gene Keen Knot Lava Naan Ogee Open Pack Pale Pert Port Rasp Reek Rosy Rude

Scan Sild Spot Thee Tsar Turn Urge 5 letter words Abate Alien Aloha Avers Beano Canoe Caper Cards Darts

Elfin Holds Inner Inset Keyed Niece Oasts Pager Piano Riser Safes Salsa Tails Tared Topee Unite 6 letter words

Darken Impose Invest Ironed Itself Scrape Sender Slogan 7 letter words Marshal Morning Offbeat Sardine 8 letter words Inverted Teenager

SPANISH-ENGLISH CROSSWORD

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

Across 1 Barcos (de grandes tamaños) (5) 3 Shepherd (6) 6 Air hostess (7) 8 Yearning (desire) (5) 10 Gold (metal, commodity, currency) (3) 11 El más fácil (7) 12 Edge (of cliff, wood, bed, paper) (5) 13 Silver (metal) (5) 18 Office (workplace) (7) 20 Deber (dinero, explicación, respeto) (3) 21 Pavement (for walking on) (5)

22 Customer (7) 23 To rest (6) 24 Toads (5) Down 1 Sombra (proyectada por un objeto) (6) 2 Alga (7) 3 Oración (religión) (6) 4 Asientos (muebles) (5) 5 Letter (mail) (5) 7 Pedir perdón (9) 9 Maíz dulce (9) 14 Camiones (7) 15 Leaves (of plants) (5) 16 Platillo (6) 17 Joyas (6) 19 Italia (5)

11 Across 1 British Labour party politician, who has been the MP for Morley and Outwood since 2010, and is the current shadow chancellor of the exchequer: Ed ----- (5) 4 Department or division of a police force that enforces laws against prostitution, drug abuse, illegal gambling, etc (4,5) 9/22 English aviator who, in 1930, became the first woman to fly solo to Australia (3,7) 10 Invisible gaseous substance surrounding the Earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen (3) 11 Defensive wall of a castle or walled city, having a broad top with a walkway and typically a stone parapet (7) 12 French couturier whose first collection in 1947 featured narrowwaisted, tightly fitted bodices and full pleated skirts, which became known as the New Look: Christian ---- (4) 13 Point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid or comet at

which it is closest to the sun (10) 15 Game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards (5) 16 Try again, because an earlier effort was unsuccessful (9) 17 HBO period drama series set in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the prohibition era: --------- Empire (9) 21 British prime minister from 1990 to 1997: John ---- (5) 23 Large round yellow citrus fruit with an acid juicy pulp (10) 24 Derogatory term for a young, lower-class person typified by brash and loutish behaviour and the wearing of real or imitation designer clothes (4) 27 Showing a lack of intelligence or thought (7) 28 Long-handled gardening tool with a thin metal blade, used mainly for weeding (3) 29 Large star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar sys-

SUDOKU

Quiz Word

tem (3) 30 Female ballet dancers (9) 31 Members of a religious community of men

typically living under vows of poverty, chastity and obedience (5) Down

1 Surname of comedians Jo, Katy and Russell (5) 2 Song performed by Eric Clapton and written by Clapton, Marcy Levy and George Terry that featured on his 1977 album Slowhand and reached number three in the Billboard Hot 100 chart: --- --- Sally (3,4) 3 German Eurodance group whose UK number one hit singles include The Power and Rhythm Is a Dancer (4) 4 Seventeenth century Dutch painter who chiefly painted domestic genre scenes, for example The Kitchen-Maid. His work is distinguished by its balanced composition and treatment of light: Jan ------(7) 5 French mountainous island off the west coast of Italy that was the birthplace of Napoleon I (7) 6 Famous aria composed by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess (10) 7 Heavy toxic silverywhite radioactive metallic element that occurs in

many isotopes and is used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons (7) 8 Device or small sensitive charge used to set off an explosive (9) 14 Remove material that is considered improper or offensive from a text or account, especially with the result that the text becomes weaker or less effective (10) 15 Smallest size of grand piano, about 1.5 metres (five feet) long (4,5) 18 Early French settler in the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island (7) 19 Inflatable mattresses (3,4) 20 Chessmen shaped to resemble the heads of horses that move by jumping to the opposite corner of a rectangle two squares by three (7) 22 See 9 Across 25 Roman goddess of love, the counterpart of the Greek Aphrodite (5) 26 Microorganism, especially one that causes disease (4)

SALLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SIMPLE SPANISH

PROTECCION SOLAR Match these English and Spanish names (answers below), then try and find the Spanish names in the wordsearch. Buena suerte!

bajar persianas

nadar en el mar

el filtro solar

ponerse crema

la gorra

refrescarse

la piscina

sentir la brisa

la sombra

tomar helados

la sombrilla

toma mucha agua

mojarse

usar ropa floja

science QUIZ

ANSEWRS 1. Mules 2. Le Figaro 3. It's Feet 4. Hay Fever 5. Sand 6. Sodium 7. Kitten 8. Sputnik I 9. Ohm 10. Armadillo 11. Walnut 12. Strowger 13. Dolly The Sheep Was Created

Last Weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Solutions Code Cracker Last weeks Quiz Wordsolution Across: 1 Steel, 4 Jurors, 9 Allende, 10 Spare, 12 Chalice, 13 Poe, 14 Jane, 16 Last, 18 Joe, 20 Imagine, 21 Fiji, 24 Horse, 25 Mae west, 26 Ramsey, 27 Niece. Down: 1 Searle, 2 Ellen, 3 Linz, 5 Unstable, 6 Ovaries, 7 Seeger, 8 Recce, 13 Pekinese, 15 Anagram, 17 Zither, 18 Jemmy, 19 Big toe, 22 Irene, 23/11 Sean Long.

Empareja estas palabras - Match the Spanish and English words You will find the answers at the bottom of the quiz. 1.bajar persianas, 2.el filtro

13.toma mucha agua,

i.swim in the sea, j.the hat,

solar, 3.la gorra, 4.la piscina,

14.usar ropa floja.

k.put the blinds down, l.get wet,

5.la sombra, 6.la sombrilla,

m.wear lose clothes,

7.mojarse, 8.nadar en el mar,

a.sun screen, b.feel the breeze,

9.ponerse crema,

c.put on cream, d.the shade,

10.refrescarse,

e.have ice-creams, f.cool down,

11.sentir la brisa,

g.the swimming pool,

12.tomar helados,

h.drink lots of water,

Soduko

Span - Eng

n.the sunshade.

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

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Wednesday 4th May

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Neighbourhood Blues 12:45 Oxford Street Revealed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Code 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 21:00 EastEnders Ronnie tries to support a familiar face despite Jack’s advice 22:00 MasterChef Finals week continues as the final four talented amateur cooks embark on a culinary odyssey to Mexico, where they face three extraordinary challenges. The finalists are tasked with setting up a food stall in the heart of the market in Mexico City, using ingredients, cooking methods and equipment that are totally alien to them. Next, the amateurs have the honour of taking over lunch service at Pujol, a restaurant renowned for being the best in the country 23:00 News 23:45 I Want My Wife Back 00:15 Boomers 00:45 Secret Britain 01:45 Weather for the Week Ahead 01:50 News

07:30 Neighbourhood Blues 08:15 Money for Nothing 09:00 See Hear 09:30 Great British Menu 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 12:30 The Daily Politics 14:00 A to Z of TV Gardening 14:25 Pressure Pad 15:10 Paul Hollywood’s Pies and Puds 15:40 My Life on a Plate 16:25 Coast Australia 17:15 Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve 18:15 Flog It 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain 20:00 Antiques Road Trip David Harper and Anita Manning go head to head as they travel through the north of England and into southern and central Scotland 21:00 Horizon Peter Gibbs makes a return to Antarctica, years after he lived and worked there 22:00 Mary Beard’s Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit Mary explores the physical world of the Roman Empire, and finds surprising parallels with our own world 23:00 Normal for Norfolk 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 The Conspiracy Files: Who Shot Down MH17? 01:15 See Hear 01:45 MasterChef 02:45 Five Star Babies: Inside the Portland Hospital 03:45 This is BBC Two

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Chopping Block 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Lawrence drops a bombshell 20:30 Coronation Street Nick realises he is out of his depth 21:00 Tonight at the London Palladium Tonight’s guests are soul star Billy Ocean, pop star Rachel Platten, magician Ben Hanlin, and Japanese speciality act Gamarjobat. There is also music from Downton Abbey’s Julian Ovenden and comedy from The Chase’s Paul Sinha - and will Peter Andre finally get the chance to perform this time round? 22:00 Her Majesty’s Prison: Norwich The doors to Her Majesty’s Prison Norwich in Norfolk are flung open in this revealing documentary that shines a light on the men behind bars and the families they leave behind on the outside 23:00 News 23:40 UEFA Champions League Highlights 00:45 The Chase 01:40 Jackpot247 04:00 Murder, She Wrote 04:50 ITV Nightscreen

07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will and Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:25 Four in a Bed 12:55 News 13:00 Four in a Bed 15:00 Racing: Chester 17:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Shipping Wars 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News

07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:10 News 13:15 The Gadget Show 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:20 NCIS: Los Angeles 16:15 Film Profile for Murder (PG) 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Police Interceptors A shocking insight into the world of night-time policing, packed with alcohol fuelled violent crime, burglaries and drink driving

21:00 The Supervet Tina and her boisterous sons bring in their springer spaniel puppy who has a badly deformed hind leg that requires complicated 21:00 GPs: Behind surgery Closed Doors Dr Bower is concerned about an eight22:00 One Born Every year-old boy with an Minute Thirty-five-year-old unusually husky voice, and career woman Charlene is Dr Shah treats a young girl struggling to comes to with a crust patch on her terms with the fact that top lip she’s about to become a mum, after dedicating her 22:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll life to climbing the career Take it Away The teams ladder. Charlene’s mum face a fraudulent tenant, an Marion and Aunt Bev use evasive debtor and a mothLiverpudlian humour to er in denial help her through the final stages of labour 23:00 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 00:00 The 23:00 Never Seen a Doctor Tube: Going Underground 00:00 The Island with Bear Grylls 01:05 Snowbombing 01:00 Ben Fogle: The 2016 02:05 Surviving the Great African Migration Island with Bear Grylls 01:55 Super Casino 04:10 03:00 Film - Whiteout (15) My Million Pound Council 04:40 The Food Chain House 05:00 Wildlife SOS 05:05 Location, Location, 05:25 Divine Designs 05:45 House Doctor Location

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HER MAJESTY’S PRISON: NORWICH

ITV 22:00

Lawrence she wants a DNA sample, but Lawrence has some shocking news for Chrissie...

SOAPS

n Emmerdale, Robert is shocked when Lawrence tells him that he’ll be working with Charity but doesn’t need him anymore. They shake on a divorce settlement, but Charity and Robert have bigger plans for the use of the money. Later,

Chrissie

Documentary detailing the harsh realities of prison life at HMP Norwich, which houses more than 750 adult inmates and young offenders. Most of the 2,500 new prisoners entering its gates every year are husbands, fathers and sons, ranging from seasoned criminals to those serving their first prison sentence, and when coping with the closed world of prison, their families can be a lifeline.

tells

Meanwhile, Pollard is horrified that Jacob has booked a flight using his credit card. Tracy feels guilty as she tries to explain that she was attempting to use reverse psychology. Pollard is about to call David when Jacob enters. Will he finally agree to see David? Elsewhere, Aaron is struggling to manage his wayward sister when the police arrive saying she has been caught shoplifting.

1982: Argentines destroy HMS Sheffield. depth.

In Coronation Street, having had her first good night’s sleep since Harry was born, Sarah arrives for breakfast with a spring in her step. Nick apologises to Carla for his outburst, putting it down to stress. Leaving Nick to look after Harry, Kylie and David lead Sarah to the salon, insisting she could do with a bit of pampering. As Harry screams, Nick realises he’s out of his

Sarah and Kylie arrive home to find Harry very distressed and Nick unable to cope. When Sarah suggests to Nick that she could move in with him, Nick refuses. As Harry cries in his cot, Sarah sits alone and frightened. Meanwhile, having overheard Caz on the phone to her support officer, Kate demands to know why she’s being so secretive over her accident. Caz is defensive and the pair row before kissing and making up. Sophie is disappointed at seeing them so loved up.

In Eastenders Ronnie receives a shock visit from Tim, who’s looking for Hannah as she’s gone missing on the day of her court hearing. Jack advises Ronnie to stay out of it, but once Hannah is found, Ronnie tells Jack that she wants to go to the hearing. Later on, Sharon, Ronnie and Jack are stunned when Roxy turns up on the doorstep unexpectedly. Ronnie tries to get to the bottom of what’s been going on with Roxy and turns to Glenda for help. Ronnie soon makes an upsetting discovery, but can she help her sister?

07:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Dinner Date 08:15 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 The Cube 10:30 Psych 11:20 Royal Pains 12:15 Dinner Date 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 The Cube 14:45 Ellen DeGeneres 15:35 Jeremy Kyle 18:50 Take Me Out 20:00 You’ve Been Framed 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 The Almost Impossible Gameshow 23:00 Plebs 23:30 Family Guy 00:30 American Dad 01:25 Glitchy 01:55 Two and a Half Men 02:25 The Almost Impossible Gameshow 03:15 The Hot Desk ITV3 07:00 Doctor at Large 07:25 Heartbeat 08:25 Where the Heart is 09:30 The Royal 10:35 Judge Judy 11:55 Noah’s Ark 13:00 Murder, She Wrote 14:05 Heartbeat 15:05 The Royal 16:10 Where the Heart is17:15 Doctor at Large 17:50 On the Buses 18:20 George and Mildred 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Agatha Christie’s Marple 23:00 Law and Order: UK 00:00 The Knock 01:15 Noah’s Ark 02:15 Where the Heart is ITV4 07:00 Hogan’s Heroes 07:55 Minder 08:45 Ironside 09:55 Quincy, ME 10:55 Ax Men 11:55 The Chase 12:55 Minder 13:55 Pawn Stars 14:55 Storage Wars Texas 15:50 Hogan’s Heroes 16:55 Quincy, ME 18:00 Ironside 19:00 Storage Wars Texas 20:00 Pawn Stars 21:00 British Superbike hampionship Highlights 22:00 Film - On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (PG) 00:55 Film Mercury Rising (15)

08:00 Peter Hurst, 11:00 Trev Massey, 14:00 Alex Trelinski, 16:00 Gordon Lack 19:00 Andy James It doesn’t take long for Kush to realise that Shakil is up to something and he soon learns the truth. Once Carmel also finds out what’s going on, she gets upset and tells Shakil to leave - but she eventually realises that her son needs her and tells him that he can stay in Walford.

Thursday 5th May 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Neighbourhood Blues 12:45 Oxford Street Revealed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Code 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders Les reveals a shocking truth to Pam 21:00 MasterChef The final amateur cooks face their most iconic and terrifying challenge yet - The Chef’s Table. The contestants must cook a threecourse menu designed by culinary talent Daniel Humm, which they will serve to a table of the country’s finest chefs. it’s their last chance to prove they have what it takes to lift the MasterChef trophy 22:00 Gareth’s Invictus Choir Choirmaster Gareth Malone is facing his toughest challenge to date. He has been asked to form a choir of wounded ex-servicemen and -women to perform at the Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida 23:00 News Question Time Election 2016

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07:30 Neighbourhood Blues 08:15 Money for Nothing 09:00 The Great Interior Design Challenge 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 The Daily Politics 14:00 The A to Z of TV Cooking 14:25 Pressure Pad 15:10 Paul Hollywood’s Pies and Puds 15:40 My Life on a Plate 16:25 Coast Australia 17:15 Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve 18:15 Flog It 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain 20:00 Antiques Road Trip Anita Manning and David Harper are halfway through their journey as they search for bargains in Yorkshire and County Durham 21:00 Natural World Following the work of Australian Chris `Brolga’ Barnes, who has dedicated his life to rescuing and raising orphaned kangaroos 22:00 Peaky Blinders Cillian Murphy returns as Birmingham-based mobster Thomas Shelby in the third run of author Steven Knight’s period drama 23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 Mary Beard’s Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit 01:15 MasterChef 02:15 Paul O’Grady: The Sally Army and Me 02:45 This is BBC Two

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Chopping Block 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Chrissie makes a decision 20:30 Tonight When faced with a situation where a split second decision must be made, would most people intervene and possibly prevent a crime, or help a stranger in need even if putting themselves at risk? Fiona Foster investigates 21:00 Emmerdale Lawrence comes face to face with his past 21:30 Bargain Shop Wars Pep and Co trading director Cathy has introduced a one pound school polo shirt, which she hopes will be a success 22:00 What Would be Your Miracle? Sally and Aaron wait to see whether their eight-year-old daughter will be able to hear them both for the first time after being given some cochlear implants 23:00 News 23:40 UEFA Europa League Highlights 00:40 Murder, She Wrote 01:35 Jackpot247 04:00 Tonight 04:25 ITV Nightscreen

06:55 Will and Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:25 Four in a Bed 12:55 News 13:00 Four in a Bed 15:00 Racing: Chester 17:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Shipping Wars 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 Kirstie and Phil’s Love it or List it The duo meet a couple of medics whose three-bedroom Victorian semi is no longer working for them and their two young daughters 22:00 24 Hours in Police Custody Cameras from 24 Hours in Police Custody follow Bedfordshire Police as Tommy Robinson, the founder of the English Defence League, is held in Luton police station following a vicious assault on a Muslim man 23:00 Grayson Perry: All Man 00:05 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 01:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 02:00 Never Seen a Doctor 02:55 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 03:50 One Born Every Minute 04:45 The Extraordinary Case of Alex Lewis 05:35 Unreported World

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07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:10 News 13:15 Cowboy Builders 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Film Shoot to Kill (15) 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys Chris continues his exploration of the world’s most extreme railway lines. From Bangkok to Mandalay, Chris’s journey takes him nearly 2,000 miles through some extraordinary places 21:00 On Benefits: Life on the Dole The series meets two couples who are trying to have the perfect wedding on benefits, and catches up with two other couples who got married last year 22:00 The Secret Life of Puppies The puppies enter a new phase of their lives as they leave their littermates and join their new human families 23:00 Aidan: The Rarest Boy in the World 00:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away 01:00 Super Casino 04:10 Henry VIII and His Six Wives 05:00 Wildlife SOS 05:25 Divine Designs 05:45 House Doctor

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In Emmerdale, Andy warns Chrissie to sort her own head before telling Lachlan about Lawrence’s confession. Chrissie tells Andy that they’re getting away as soon as she has told Lachlan the truth, but she’s taken aback when he tells her to stop punishing Lawrence. At the same time, Bernice

First in a two-part documentary in which Gareth Malone takes on a new challenge - to form a choir of wounded ex-servicemen and women to perform at the Invictus Games in May. He begins by meeting Prince Harry, the founder of the games, then sets out on his search to find 12 singers, each of whom has a story to tell of the struggles they have faced since medical discharge. Once together, there follows three days of singing lessons, where Gareth soon realises he has to learn a new way of working with such a fragile group.

keeps getting anonymous phone calls and is hurt by Lawrence’s attitude as he snaps at her. She’s shocked when she answers the door to Ronnie Hale, but what does he want? Meanwhile, Pete arrives back in the village from prison and gives Robert a letter for Aaron from Gordon. Robert tells him to keep it to himself and wonders how he’s going to handle it. Later, Robert tells Adam about the letter from Gordon, but he’s still keeping it from Aaron. Adam insists he should give

Aaron the letter and let him decide for himself whether to read it, but will Robert listen? Elsewhere, Chas realises why Liv was stealing and Aaron realises life with a teenage girl isn’t straightforward.

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learn that Ronnie did some work for Chrissie. Ronnie is shocked when Lawrence begins to write a cheque as payment to keep out of their lives. Ronnie tears the cheque up.

Also, Pearl reads from Edna’s diary and Laurel is moved to hear what she thought of Ashley, but Ashley says the person they’re reading about doesn’t feel like him. In the second episode, Lawrence covers his shock as Bernice shows Ronnie in and pales to

about Ronnie and she’s adamant that she wants to know who her real father is. Will Lawrence allow her? Meanwhile, Robert is thoughtful about the letter when Aaron states that he wants nothing more to do with Gordon, so he makes up his mind to set fire to it. In Eastenders, Ronnie doubts that Glenda is telling the full truth about Roxy.

Later, Bernice insists that she knows Ronnie is Chrissie’s real father. Lawrence asks Chrissie

In response, Glenda becomes more determined than ever to earn Ronnie’s trust and be a part of her life again.

07:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Dinner Date 08:15 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:30 Psych 11:20 Royal Pains 12:15 Dinner Date 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:15 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 14:45 Ellen DeGeneres 15:35 Jeremy Kyle 18:50 Take Me Out 20:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Release the Hounds 23:00 Celebrity Juice 23:50 @Elevenish 00:20 Family Guy 01:15 American Dad ITV3 07:00 Doctor at Large 07:25 Heartbeat 08:25 Where the Heart is 09:30 The Royal 10:35 Judge Judy 11:55 Noah’s Ark 13:00 Murder, She Wrote 14:00 Heartbeat 15:00 The Royal 16:05 Where the Heart is 17:10 Doctor at Large 17:50 On the Buses 18:20 George and Mildred 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Lewis 23:00 Law and Order: UK 00:00 Trial and Retribution 01:00 Noah’s Ark 02:05 Where the Heart is ITV4 07:00 Hogan’s Heroes Minder 08:50 07:55 Ironside 09:50 Quincy, ME 10:50 Ax Men 11:50 The Chase 12:50 Minder 13:50 Pawn Stars 14:50 Storage Wars Texas 15:50 Hogan’s Heroes 16:55 Quincy, ME 18:00 Ironside 19:00 Storage Wars Texas 20:00 River Monsters 21:00 The Big Fish Off 22:00 River Monsters 23:05 Film - On Deadly Ground (15) 01:10 UEFA Europa League Highlights 02:10 Football Dream Debuts

08:00 Peter Hurst, 11:00 Trev Massey, 14:00 Alex Trelinski, 16:00 Gordon Lack 19:00 Andy James Meanwhile, Pam remains suspicious of Les’s behaviour and soon makes an upsetting discovery. Elsewhere, Martin lets Kyle and Stacey in on his and Andy’s plan, but Stacey is less than pleased by the idea. When Stacey finds herself being roped in to help, will it all go to plan?

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Dessert Churros Ingredients

Serves: 4 250ml water 2 1/2 tablespoons caster sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 125g plain flour 2 litres oil for frying 100g caster sugar, or to taste 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions Prep:10min › Cook:10min › Ready in:20min In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring to the boil and remove from heat. Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball. Heat oil for frying in deepfryer or deep frying pan to 190 C. Pipe strips of dough into hot oil using a pastry bag. Fry until golden; drain on kitchen paper. Combine 100g sugar and cinnamon. Roll warm churros in cinnamon and sugar mixture.

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How to cook the perfect crisps We may not have the proudest culinary history on the planet, but if there’s one thing the British Isles does well, it’s potato crisps. No other nation can boast such a dazzling kaleidoscope of options. Few of us would turn down a hand-cut heirloom variety, fried in Spanish olive oil and seasoned with a pinch of Himalayan pink salt, yet, deep down, we’re all partial to a cheese and onion Hula Hoop, too. Roast beef and mustard, stilton and port, Marmite, haggis and pepper … you name it, we’ve made crisps out of it. Or, at least,

crisps pretending to taste a bit like it.I’m not claiming you can, or indeed should, ever try to recreate such rarefied gourmet delights at home – but a freshly fried potato crisp is the one flavour you can’t get over the counter. It’s hard to beat a bag of ready salted for soaking up a pint, but if you want something to savour, make your own. But, be warned, it’s a slippery slope. Makes 1 big bowl) 1kg maris pipers or similar potatoes Neutral oil, to fry Salt or other seasoning Slice the potatoes about

3mm thick and put in a large bowl. Rinse in cold water until the water runs clear, then soak for 30 minutes. Heat a large, deep pan about a third full with oil to 160C/320F. Meanwhile, drain the potatoes and dry very well with kitchen towels. Fry in batches (they will take longer if you overcrowd the pan), stirring as you first add them, until golden and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and season lightly. Eat immediately, or allow to cool, then store in an airtight container (they should be good for 24 hours or so).

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The tonic in your G&T doesn't have to be high in sugar Now and again, I settle down to drink two modestly sized G&Ts and consume at least four teaspoons of sugar. I’m not dipping my hand in the sugar bowl – it comes courtesy of the tonic. Good news: there are two lower-sugar tonics (below) that measure up well to a premium gin. I still prefer the taste of 'normal’ but switch to these sometimes. Otherwise, try this: pour 50ml gin into a tumbler with a few ice cubes, add 10ml undiluted elderflower or lime cordial and a few drops of your favourite bitters (mine’s below). Top up with about 100ml cold sparkling water, stir gently, add a tangerine or pink grapefruit slice, and serve. With the recent worry over sweet fizzy drinks, it’s possible to forget that there’s a LOT of sugar in our mixers. Tonic doesn’t taste especially sweet (thanks to the bitter quinine), but it’s there on the

label: a normal tonic (premium or cheap) typically contains 7-8g sugar per 100ml. Four grams equal one teaspoon, therefore two gins with 100ml tonic each makes for four teaspoons. And, actually, I tend to make my gins longer than that... Fentimans Botanical Light Tonic Water. With 5.3g sugar per 100ml and no unpleasant sweeteners added, this light tonic tastes crisp, clean and refreshing. Fever-Tree Naturally Light Tonic Water. The brand’s normal tonic is 8g per 100ml; this one is just 2.9g and has no nasty end flavour. Many gin lovers seriously prefer this mixer over the rest. Regans’ Orange Bitters No.6. A dash or two of these intensely flavoured citrussy bitters adds very little sweetness but plenty of verve to a gin; top up with sparkling water and a wedge of orange.

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We put the best charcoal BBQ’s to the test The ultimate test outs for the hottest BBQs on the market We put this year's hottest charcoal barbecues through their paces to help you find the best model for your garden. British-designed and built, the Halo is made with marine-grade stainless steel that won’t rust and has an impressive level of engineering. Double-wall insulation means the outside doesn’t get hot and also makes it more fuel efficient. Not as deep as some other kettle barbecues so you’ll need to bone out large joints if you want to put the lid on, but the heavy grids are dishwasher proof.

Best for: families and Jaguar lovers – the parts for both are cut on the same machines. These Kamado ovens – a Japanese-style ceramic oven with excellent heat retention – were last year’s sensation. I tried out the second smallest version, the MiniMax, and was impressed. It lights easily and comes to temperature quickly, but all cooking is done with the lid down so there’s not much posing with tongs to be done. Meat I cooked in there came out juicy and with a nice touch of smoke even without adding chips. Simple to use, it’s not hard to get impressive results

– no wonder the chefs love it. Best for: serious foodies and cheffie types. Another Kamado oven, Kamado Joes are almost identical to Big Green Eggs. The Joe Junior is slightly larger than the BGE MiniMax – it is said to be portable but at over 30kg, not by me. It worked just as well as the BGE, but the price tag is much lower, plus it comes with the ceramic heat deflector (great for slow cooking) that is extra with the BGE. Larger models also have a split grill option, meaning you can cook both directly and indirectly at the same time,

which is one up on the BGE. Best for: foodies with an eye for value. Webers are the original kettle barbecue and they remain great workhorses. They’re weatherproof too – I’ve got one that’s been outside uncovered for four years and it’s got just a touch of rust around the vent. This larger model has a built-in thermometer (really useful for liddown barbecuing) and a clever system for clearing out the ash. There’s a myriad of accessories available including a pizza oven. Best for: classic, no-fuss barbecuing.

Smoked salmon, pearl barley, walnuts and apples INGREDIENTS 150g pearl barley (uncooked), 300ml water sea salt flakes and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon standard rapeseed oil finely grated zest and juice of ½ organic lemon 1 teaspoon acacia honey 2 celery sticks 30g fresh baby spinach 1 apple 10g walnuts 160g thinly sliced smoked salmon (or sea trout) METHOD

Rinse the pearl barley well in cold water. Put it in a saucepan, add the 300ml of water and a little salt and bring to the boil. Simmer with the lid on for about 20 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and leave the barley to stand, covered, for 5– 10 minutes. When the barley is done – it should be tender but still al dente – season to taste with salt and pepper. Whisk the oil, lemon zest and juice, honey, salt and pepper together in a bowl to

make a dressing and leave for 5–10 minutes to allow the flavours to develop. Rinse the celery and spinach. Slice the celery very finely and mix with the spinach in a large bowl. Cut the apple into quarters, remove the core and slice it very finely. Add it to the bowl, along with the cooked pearl barley and the walnuts, coarsely chopped. Mix the dressing into the salad and serve it with thin slices of smoked salmon (or sea trout) and some good bread.

Milkmen to make a comeback but they charge twice as much as supermarkets These days in the UK very few families have cold milk delivered to their doorstep

The rise of home grocery deliveries has led to the return of the milkman as one of Britain's biggest dairies has reversed plans to close

its glass bottle factory and cancel the service. Milkmen are on the verge of extinction in Britain with doorstep sales accounting

for just 2.8pc of all milk bought in the UK, down from 89pc in 1980, according to Dairy UK. But under a new project by Müller, the UK's biggest milk deliverer, the familiar early morning clink of glass bottles of milk arriving on the doorstep is set to make a comeback. Müller, which is famous for its yoghurts, is planning a major resurgence in milk doorstep delivery with plans to expand its milkman service after buying it from Dairy Crest last year. Dairy Crest had planned to shut Hanworth Dairy, in west London and phase out all milk in glass bottles. But now Muller has reversed the plans and will expand its service to thousands more families instead. The U-turn will be a welcome reprieve for busy families who value the conven-

ience of the traditional British milkman, as well as glass bottles instead of plastic containers. Müller already delivers milk and other daily essentials to more than 600,000 homes across the country, charging 81p per pint of milk. This compares to 45p a pint

in Sainsbury's, Asda and Tesco. A spokesman for Müller said: "The rise in people shopping online and having food delivered at home has led to people getting used to a certain level of convenience. These days families don't have time to go out and buy milk.

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Langoustines with tarragon and garlic This delicious meal is best with crusty bread to dip up the juices

INGREDIENTS 1kg langoustines (12–16) 1 very fresh whole garlic bulb 1 handful of tarragon sea salt flakes 50ml olive oil ½ organic lemon freshly ground pepper

METHOD Check that the langoustines are fresh – they should smell of the sea. Place them in a large ovenproof dish. Chop the whole fresh garlic bulb and the tarragon roughly, and sprinkle both over the langoustines. Season with salt and drizzle with the olive oil.

Squeeze most of the juice from the lemon half over the langoustines, then cut it into chunks and add to the langoustines so that the rind provides extra citrus flavour. Place the dish in the preheated oven at 250°C/Gas Mark 10 (or your highest Gas Mark setting) and bake

the langoustines for 8–10 minutes. Of course, you can also cook them outside on the barbecue if you like, and they will cook in no time. Remove the langoustines from the oven and serve immediately, with good bread to dip in the juices in the bottom of the dish.

How to eat: scotch eggs Greetings fastidious food nerds! How to Eat is back once again like a renegade master baker and, this month, the Guardian blog that attempts to identify the best way to eat Britain’s favourite foods is marvelling at the scotch egg. Neither Scottish nor eggshaped, nor necessarily native to the UK – versions can be found from Hyderabad to Holland, home of the evocatively named gehaktbal kiekeboe or “peekaboo meatball” – the scotch egg is, nonetheless, widely prized as a British classic. Indeed, thanks to its recent gastropub renaissance, this is a golden age for the spherical sausage-meat snack. As ever, there is much to correct in this sphere. Not all such products eggs-el. BTL, we welcome meaty exchanges, but please ovoid causing unnecessary offence. Do not be pig-headed. Be sage. Use well-seasoned arguments. But do not pepper them with salty language.

When and where Paradoxically, a scotch egg seems a bit much at breakfast, but any time after midday it is the perfect interregnum snack – enough to stave off hunger pangs, but in no way a filling meal. Or, at least, that is the idea. Its function as a snack does mean that the scotch egg is often eaten in unsuitable locations. It is known as a picnic food, but, as all sensible folk acknowledge, picnics are appalling. The picnic takes something enjoyable (food) and places it in a situation (wind, rain, sunburn,

wasps, dog turds, damp grass, exhaust fumes) that is intolerable. The only people who enjoy picnics are masochists and children. There are also a lot of scotch eggs eaten in cars, which is equally misguided. If you are eating a scotch egg in a car, it usually means you bought it in a petrol station or supermarket. Not only will it be a sorry specimen (a pallid, rubbery egg rattling around in a thin hollow of grey wet putty), but, in an enclosed environment, the breadcrumbs act as if in a howling sandstorm. They get into every crack and crevice. You end up wearing more scotch egg than you have eaten. You will be picking bits out of your footwell for weeks. No, the best place to eat a scotch egg (and apologies to long-term readers for the predictability of this conclusion) is in the pub – one that makes its own scotch eggs, fried-to-order, so that as you take a bite, the outer shell is still audibly crisp and hot juices run from the meat as you cut into it. A room-temperature scotch egg can be enjoyable, but a warm egg will express itself in an altogether more elevated way. It’s like watching Barcelona play football.

On the side The idea of serving a scotch egg without any sort of garnish, allowing it to stand or fall on its own merits, petrifies chefs. It is partly an aesthetic thing – they are trained to prettify the plate – and partly a crisis of faith in their own ability. A truly great scotch egg is a multi-layered,

self-contained sensory experience. It requires no further elaboration. Evidently, too few chefs feel that is what they have created. There are a small group of simple items you can serve with a scotch egg that bring another acceptable accent to the dish (a tangle of peppery, palate-cleansing watercress; a dab of sharp, punctuating mustard; a spicy, not-toosweet chutney), but none of these are essential. Everything beyond that begins to detract from the eggs-perience. The frequency with which rich and creamy or assertively flavoured sauces (Hollandaise, curried mayo, aioli, chilli jam, ranch dressing, etc) are paired with something as greasy as a scotch egg is frankly bizarre. Fat-on-fat in that kind of cloying concentration is never as fun as it sounds (see also, remoulade). It is too much of a good thing. Attempts to turn the scotch egg into a complete meal (plonking it on a hillock of risotto or a mound of blitzed peas, or serving it with chips) are, likewise, usually inelegant and stodgy. There is a greater logic to serving it with a salad, usually as a starter, but that it is hampered by Britain’s inability to master the salad garnish. It seems to take two forms: a handful of bedraggled, undressed leaves haplessly topped with red onion and tomato, or an OTT extravaganza with croutons and lardons, black pudding or goat’s cheese, the plate smeared with tell-tale skidmarks of balsamic (a signa-

ture of the insecure chef), which, rather than showcasing the scotch egg, entirely overwhelms it.

Skate with brown butter and cockles

SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 4 portions thornback ray, or skate, about 250g each, Oil, for frying, 125g butter, ½ pint shelled cockles, rinsed, 1 tbsp sherry vinegar. Small bunch of parsley, finely chopped, Squeeze of lemon METHOD Preheat the oven to 120C/250F/Gas ½. Season the ray portions on both sides. Heat a little oil in a frying pan and fry the fish on the thicker-skinned side until golden brown, one at a time or in batches if necessary. Transfer, brown side up, to a baking tray large enough to hold the four pieces of fish (or use two trays). Transfer the fish to the oven and cook for about 15 minutes. To check the fish is done, use a knife to have a look at the meat by the cartilage. It should no longer be translucent. Season again. Remove from the oven and leave the fish to rest while you make the sauce. In a small saucepan heat the butter until it turns a nut-brown colour

and smells nutty, too. Pull the pan off the heat and quickly add the cockles and shake the pan. Now add the sherry vinegar and parsley and check the seasoning. You will need to add a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon. Serve the fish thickerskinned side up on some seasonal greens, and dress each fish with some cockles and the brown butter sauce, serve with baked new potatoes. BAKED NEW POTATOES INGREDIENTS 400g new potatoes (I like Pink Fir Apple but any will do), Neutral oil, Sea salt, Butter, to serve, Chopped chives, to serve. METHOD Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Rub the potatoes with oil and sprinkle well with salt. Set on a wire rack and bake for 20 minutes. Check they are done by testing tenderness with a small knife. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and then split in half, rub with butter and sprinkle with chives.

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Record Of The Week! Our brand new feature The Record of the Week has started and the first one out was chosen by our Drive Time presenter Gordon Lack. Gordon chose a track from a band called Stage Republic. Released in 2014, the song called The Last Side has been playing on all TKO shows right up to today. Gordon said that his reason for choosing it was that it was a “great driving song”, with a unique mixture of retro 80's composition but with a very current mix and sound. It certainly got a mixed reception with comments ranging from '..it might grow on me…'' to “…I never want to hear it again!'' Will it be forever In our minds or cast into the pit of despair? This week sees our breakfast presenter Peter Hurst pick the Record of The Week – and as long as its not a chopped up tune – we may be safe? Tune into breakfast on TKO from 8 am from Monday morning – and get a first listen to our brand new record of the week! Once each presenter has had their choice, we will then extend the selection of the track to our listeners and advertisers. This could be a wonderful opportunity for a sponsor too – imagine your name and business being promoted live 5 times a day by the best presenters on the costas - covering a massive area of coastline and inland. So don´t forget to tune into TKO 90.8 & 91.9fm and www.tko.fm every day from 8am to hear the brand new Record Of The Week! For sponsorship deals and advertising visit the website, tko.media, call 966 921 003 or send an email to us at office@tko.media

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The 5th Wave

Invading aliens began attacking Earth in waves. There have been four waves of l e t h a l attacks so far. Most of the world is dead, and C a s s i e doesn't know who she can trust. She has to stay alert if she's going to save her younger brother. He's counting on her. To survive, she'll have to trust someone. She can't do it alone. The fifth, and deadly, wave is about to hit and Cassie finds a young man that may help, but trusting him might be out of the question. She might have no other choice.

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DIRECTOR Malcolm D. Lee GENRE Comedy SYNOPSIS As their surrounding community has taken a turn for the worse, the crew at Calvin's Barbershop come together to bring some much needed change to their neighborhood. RELEASE DATE 15 April 2016 DURATION 1 Hour 52 mins When Ice Cube released AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted few would have predicted that, two and a half decades later, he’d be the closest thing to Jimmy Stewart in 21st-century cinema. As

Calvin Palmer, co-owner of Chicago’s top-notch locale for stylish ’dos and sagacious bon mots, Ice Cube is a caring father, crafty businessman and, he’ll come to realise, community linchpin. But his neighbourhood is quite different from the Bedford Falls where Stewart’s George Bailey lived in It’s a Wonderful Life. “The south side is no place to flex,” Palmer sighs to his wife Jennifer (Jazsmin Lewis), referring to their 14year-old son Jalen (Michael Rainey Jr). All parents have their woes when the kids hit puberty. Parents in black America have struggles that

seem only to be getting worse. Barbershop: The Next Cut (part three in a trilogy that began in 2002, though no prior knowledge is required here) is directed by Malcolm D Lee, the more commercially minded cousin of firebrand director Spike Lee. Even without the family connection, it’s hard not to think of this as the sunnier, more audience-friendly version of Spike Lee’s midlife masterpiece Chi-Raq. The gimmick of iambic pentameter is missing, but considering the voices of the barbershop work as a built-in Greek chorus, there’s more than

enough theatricality. Barbershop: The Next Cut is hardly subtle, but it is more nuanced than you might expect. Everyone wants the violence to stop, but no government plan gains traction. Raja (Utkarsh Ambudkar), the one “non-negro” worker, offers up some centre-right talking points. Why were his parents able to come to this America without any money and thick accents yet still find success? Terri (Eve) fires back that there is a difference between immigrating and being imported. Neither really convinces the other, but at least they are talking.

Dance You Damn... In Valencia

The Dansa cycle, held in Valencia from April 28th to May 22nd, includes the most representative Spanish choreographic panorama shows. The art of a body moving, voluptuous and rhythmic, with a very precise control of space, and music with respect to that space and suggesting manners. Few things are as beautiful as dancing. If you want to enjoy a selection of the most representative contemporary dance performances in Spain, Valencia is your place. Do not let them tell you! From April 28th to May 22nd, you will have the opportunity to learn about the state of dance in our country from an open view. And you will be able to do it from two of the most beautiful venues in the city: the Teatro Principal and the Rialto Theatre. You must come to see it live. To wet your appetite, Guy Nader and Maria Campos start

the cycle on the April 28th at the Teatro Principal with 'Time Takes the time Takes', a conversation that is born of admiration for the rhythm and musicality that creates movement, a constant rhythm marking the inexorable passage of time. The program also can enjoy the National Dance Award Daniel Abreu, with the singular poetic of 'Venere' or the Valencian Marea Dance, presenting his work 'Reliefs, from myth to dance'. Mueve Danza presented 'Approaches to Pueblo Nuevo', which involves the audience in the show. Pere Faura, will show an ironic view of mythical dance with 'No dance no paradise' soles. There will also be flamenco with Marcos Flores. “Los Corderos” will present 'Ultrainnocència'. And Gescit Gelabert, historical figure of Spanish dance, will close the cycle on May 22nd.

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Hyena Road Three very different men with very distinct backgrounds are brought together in bloody battle to save lives. One is a renowned Afghan combatant who has long departed the war arena. Another is a legendary sniper skilled at hitting h i s every target. T h e third is a n astute intelligence officer who has never taken a life while on assignment. These three contrasting men must put aside their differences in order defend and protect innocent lives.

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Hi everybody from TKO Teddy and I hope you are keeping well with all the lovely spring weather upon us and May kicking in from Sunday! I was Benijofar bound last week for a new way of doing a quiz night all in aid of my excellent friends at Samaritans in Spain and we celebrated the Queen’s birthday at the same time. The Oasis restaurant in the square and Restaurant Catorce used computer technology to link themselves up via Skype for a quiz night. I’ve never heard of that before and it allowed me to pop along to both venues to say hello to everybody and I even managed to get the odd question correct, which is quite something! There’s a selection of pictures on my Facebook

page TKO Teddy for you to browse through along with those that I have brought along here. A special hello to the bosses, Stephen and Alex at the Oasis, and to Paul and Martyn at Catorce for hosting this Benijofar first with congratulations to Teresa and her friends at the Oasis for being the winners on the night. Thanks as well to Beverley form the Samaritans in Spain for guiding me around Benijofar where I could see the few raised eyebrows amongst the locals. Don’t forget that I’d love you to post details on my TKO Teddy Facebook page about any events, carnivals, or fiestas that you know about or perhaps are going to, or that you are even organising!

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Jeremy Hunt has insisted he has no intention of backing down in the junior doctors’ strike, saying his post as

health secretary is likely to be his last big job in politics, and history will judge him on his ability to deliver a seven-day

NHS. On what he called a “bleak day” for the NHS, Hunt said: “This is likely to be my last big job in politics, and the one thing that would keep me awake at night is if I didn’t do the right thing to help make the NHS one of the safest, highest quality health services in the world.” As junior doctors joined picket lines up and down the country for Tuesday’s all-out strike, Hunt said he remained confident he was in the right. “Health secretaries are never popular. But what history judges is, did you take the tough and difficult decisions that enable the NHS to deliver high-quality care for patients? For me, that’s what it’s about.

He insisted he was offering doctors a fair deal, asking: “Is it proportionate or appropriate to be withdrawing emergency care from patients who depend on them so much?” By refusing to provide emergency care as part of their latest walkout, junior doctors are escalating their programme of industrial action, as Hunt battles to push through changes to contracts aimed at making it easier to staff hospitals at weekends. The strike ran from 8am to 5pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. A&E and maternity units were staffed almost entirely by senior consultants. Junior doctors believe that if the new contract is

imposed, they will be insufficiently compensated for unusual working hours, such as weekend shifts. But Hunt insisted: “What we are offering in this new contract for doctors, is more premium pay on a Saturday than the nurses who work in their hospitals, more than paramedics, more than the assistants who work in their own operating theatres, more than police officers, more than fire officers. The British Medical Association (BMA), the doctors’ union, does not reject the idea of a seven-day NHS in principle, but believes the government is failing to provide sufficient additional resources to make the idea workable.

Some sources have suggested the government sees its confrontation with the doctors as political, and believes it must score a symbolic victory, drawing parallels with the humiliating defeat inflicted on striking miners in 1984. Hunt rejected that comparison, saying: “The last thing we are doing is itching for a fight.” However: he added: “I do think that there are some elements at the very top of the BMA that are absolutely refusing to compromise.” He argued that his determination in trying to force through the new working practices was motivated by the fact that the Conservatives had made a manifesto commitment to deliver a seven-day NHS.

How can we help our anxious teenagers? Many head teachers have reported an increase in self-harm A recent survey by the Association of School and College Leaders makes alarming reading. The survey of 338 school leaders found a marked increase in the number of pupils struggling with anxiety and stress during the past five years. Even more worrying, 79% of head teachers reported increases in self-harm and suicidal thoughts among their students. The schools’ own pastoral services are reportedly overwhelmed, even though many of the more serious issues are referred to local Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. However, there are problems here as well. Among those who referred pupils to NHS services, 53% rated the response as 'poor’ or 'very poor’. The Government responded by proposing to invest £1.4 billion in mental health support for young

people in England. This is, however, only the most basic of beginnings. We know that in the past, money allocated to mental health services has later been re-allocated elsewhere, so the money must be ring-fenced. It’s important, too, to ensure that services are appropriate—for example, offering group support rather than individual sessions may save money, but my experience tells me that joining a group of strangers is likely to feel too difficult for most highly anxious teenagers. We also need to offer everyone follow-up services. Offering a standard package, without such provision, means that for many, any gains made during treatment will not be maintained. Finally, allocating money merely for training therapists, without also providing

them with adequate ongoing supervision, means that when those therapists feel out of their depth, they’ll have nowhere to turn. Besides demanding the provision of skilled, ongoing, targeted mental health care services for all pupils, what can parents do to help when their own children suffer high levels of stress and anxiety? Four ways parents can help anxious teenagers Start by resolving to listen fully when they want to talk to you, and don’t rush to judge them. If they see that you value them enough to stop everything else to listen, and if they know you’re listening with an open mind, they may well start to feel more confident, and that in itself will alleviate anxiety. Second, limit screen use in the home—and that includes you as their role model. Unlimited screen use encourages the production

of high levels of cortisol, and as a result everyone will feel tense and distractible. It’s particularly important to turn off all screens 20 minutes before bedtime. This will definitely improve sleep quality—and it’s easier to control anxiety when we’re rested. Third, do all you can to open lines of communication between parents and teachers at your children’s school. When everyone is in touch, chances are high that any serious problems will be picked up early. Finally, praise your children—genuinely and often—for the effort they put into their schoolwork, more than for the results they achieve. Results are not entirely in their control, but they alone decide how much effort they’ll put in. Praising effort, instead of focusing purely on what they acheive, will help them feel calmer and more in control.

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studies. Salmon is packed full of essential Omega-3 oil. And Omega-3 is essential for maintaining the heart and nervous system. Salmon is also an excellent source of proteins, selenium and many vitamins and minerals including vitamin B complex, Vitamin D, magnesium and potassium. Seaweed is a broad term for many plants that grow in the sea, many of which contain more nutrients than land plants. Seaweed is rich in minerals such as manganese, calcium, magnesium and iron. However, Seaweed is unique among plants because they are excellent sources of iodine. Avocados contain many nutrients, especially healthy fats such as stilbesterol that

regulates cholesterol. Avocados also contain impressive amounts of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that protects the body against toxic free radicals that trigger inflammation. Beans contain many different nutrients, with black beans containing the most nutrients. They contain abundant amounts of protein and soluble fibre. Soluble fibre controls blood sugar levels, a benefit for people suffering from diabetes. Beans also contain high amounts of magnesium, that helps reduce blood pressure and prevent constipation. Broccoli is without a doubt the most useful food for fighting cancer. Broccoli and other members of the cauliflower family: Kale, Brussel sprouts and cabbage, contain more

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Royals want to 'help change national conversation on mental health' The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry want to "help change the national conversation" on mental health. They are leading a campaign called Heads Together which will be the biggest single project they have undertaken together. It will be a partnership with charities with experience in

tackling stigma, raising awareness, and providing help for people with mental health challenges. The campaign will be the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon Charity of the Year, taking the baton from the NSPCC. A spokesman for William, Kate and Harry said: "Through their work with young people, emergency response, homeless charities, and with veterans, their royal highnesses have seen time and time again that unresolved mental health problems lie at the heart of some of our greatest social challenges. "They are pas-

sionate about tackling the stigma surrounding the issue. Too often, they have seen that people feel afraid to admit that they are struggling with their mental health. "This fear of prejudice and judgment stops people from getting help and can destroy families and end lives. "They want to help change the national conversation." The spokesman said the three are "incredibly grateful to be working with charities who have achieved so much in the fight against the stigma that surrounds the issue". He added: "They want the Heads Together campaign to

build on the great work that is already being done across the country so that prejudice and fear no longer stand in the way of people getting the help they need. "They want people to feel much more comfortable with their everyday mental wellbeing and have the practical tools to support their friends and family." The team of charity partners working on Heads Together includes Best Beginnings, CALM - The Campaign Against Living Miserably, Contact (a military mental health coalition), Mind, Place2Be, The Mix and YoungMinds.

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The Three Daves (Attenborough, The Barman, And Me!)

A STRANGER came into the pub the other evening. As usual, we startled regulars scarpered to the far end of the bar, dragging a semicomatose Ol' Red Eyes behind us. We lifted the ancient codger onto a stool, secured him by his trouser braces to a redundant beer pump and proceeded to gawp at the newcomer. 'Blimey,' commented Dave the barman. 'You lot look like a bunch of nervous bush babies during a visit from David Attenborough.' Daft Barry squinted through the gap in Ol' Red Eyes' braces and gasped: 'What's David Attenborough doing in our pub?' Apart from being our guide and mentor, Andromeda Arkwright was also our designated meeter and greeter. She approached the

stranger. 'May I welcome you to our hostelry, young sir.' 'Get him to buy a drink!' hissed Dave the barman through smiling teeth. 'That's not David Attenborough,' said a disappointed Daft Barry. 'That's just a feller.' 'Indeed, Barry,' I concurred. 'The stranger is way too young to be David Attenborough -- although he IS old enough to be my son.' 'That's because I AM your son, Dad,' said the stranger. 'I'm in shock!' I gasped and collapsed to the floor on top of Ol' Red Eyes whose hitherto restraining braces had snapped. 'Should I fetch a doctor?' asked Dave the barman. 'Or maybe a priest would be more appropriate.' 'It's too serious for a priest,' chorused Indoor Lou and Fearful Phil. 'Let's fetch the

bishop.' 'I don't think so,' said Daft Barry. 'A bishop would be too slow to get here. Bishops can only move diagonally, you know.' 'Oh, do shut up, Barry!' said Dave the barman. 'This is no mere game of chess. This could be a matter of life and death. Dave Silver could have expired as we speak.' 'Nah, he's not dead,' croaked Ol' Red Eyes. 'But I might die if you don't get him off me!' My fellow pubsters hauled me to my feet and seated me on a stool while Dave the barman brought me over a pint of water -- mein host's signature drink. 'So how come Dave Silver didn't recognise his own son?' asked the permanentlybarred Fag Ash Bill who had dimped his cigarette on the pavement so he could enter

the pub to find out what was going on. 'I'll tell you why,' said my son who had sparked Dave the barman into a state of ecstasy by purchasing a double Scotch. 'No, no, let me give you my own take on this dramatic father-son reunion,' said Andromeda Arkwright, an incurable romantic. We all gathered round as Andromeda launched into her starry-eyed version of reality. 'Many moons ago, our David and the faithful Mrs S were mired in poverty. Then Mrs S found herself with child. 'A boy was born but realising that he would struggle in this cruel world, David and Mrs S gave the boy away to a comfortably-off couple. 'However, one dark and stormy night, the now grown-

up young man found out the truth and vowed to trace his real parents. His first stop was this very pub. The end.' After a long silence, Indoor Lou and Fearful Phil chorused: 'That story was rubbish.' 'I agree,' said Fag Ash Bill. 'It was hardly worth putting out my cigarette for.' 'I concur,' croaked Ol' Red Eyes. 'I used to be an English teacher and if one of my pupils had handed in a composition like that, I would have had him expelled.' Dave the barman also nodded in agreement. 'That narrative was absolute garbage. I think somebody needs to get in a round of drinks to get over the disappointment. Any offers?' Andromeda Arkwright hanged her head in shame. 'I am so sorry, chaps. That story was not up to my usual

standard because I rushed it. 'The truth is I am anxious to get home to watch the latest episode of Long Lost Family. That Nicky Campbell is gorgeous.' After Andromeda had left and Fag Ash Bill had returned outside, Dave the barman turned to my son. 'When did you last see your father?' 'A few weeks ago,' sighed my son. 'I visit my mum every Friday after work but Dad's usually out at the pub when I arrive.' 'So what's with the fainting fit?' asked Dave the barman, glaring at me. 'My dad is a drama queen,' said my son. And then everyone started to glare at me -everyone except Daft Barry who appeared puzzled. 'I don't understand,' he confessed. 'What has all this got to do with David Attenborough?'

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Appropriate Footwear for Driving

As May is upon us, we still have to expect a little bit of spring-like rain, but our attention is staring to focus on the realisation that the temperature is starting to rise, and we get set for a long, dry and hot summer in Spain. As we do, there are a number of considerations we have to think of, and many of the most common questions start to raise their heads once more, especially about footwear and clothing. One of those common questions is “can I drive in flip flops”. The answer is that although flip flops are not prohibited as such, it is certainly not advisable, and you can be fined for wearing inappropriate footwear,

which would include flip flops, beach shoes, diving flippers and high heels, amongst others. Flip flops and sandals are considered by far the most dangerous of all inappropriate footwear. Shoes which don´t fit securely may fall off when driving and can get in the way of the pedals. Equally dangerous is how the foot can slip whilst the shoe remains in contact with the pedal, thus reducing braking time and causing a considerable risk when stopping. High heels also pose their own problems, largely because these shoes are designed to alter the shape of the foot and ankle in order

to raise the profile of the wearer. That´s all very well for a glamorous stroll through a prestigious event, but when sitting in a driving position the shape of the shoe prevents correct contact with the pedals, again reducing the response time. Wearing appropriate footwear is a must when driving. When you think about the physical process required to make a vehicle go, turn or stop, all of the actions are performed by our hands and feet. With the laws relating to driving, the Reglamento General de Circulacion, article 3.1 says that, ”You have to drive properly avoiding damage to people / things. It

is forbidden to drive in a negligent or reckless way.” Although driving in a “reckless” manner might not be the norm for most, it is the word “negligent” which can lead to fines when a person doesn´t realise that they are doing anything wrong. When you drive with flip flops the risk of being involved in an incident is multiplied. For example, when you drive back home from the beach, your flip flops might be wet and be covered with sand, therefore you have a high risk of losing your flip flops whilst driving or when you use your car pedals. With Flip flops you cannot break or accelerate properly, as they are slippy and loose from your feet, providing less traction under foot. ALL these factors can end in a traffic incident and can therefore result in you being the cause of such an incident, by driving in a negligent manner. Supposing a lack of control of the clutch makes the car lunge forward and hit something in front, or the reaction time is reduced due to stumbling feet and you are unable to stop before hitting an obstacle, if it is likely that the inappropriate footwear was a contributing factor, the driver may well see a fixed penalty notice issued.

Similarly, if an insurance company decides that inappropriate footwear was a contributing factor, it may lessen the compensation amount in the event of a claim. There are many documented cases of people driving in flip flops or with high heels who have had an incidents where their footwear have been a contributing factor. So there is NO specific article which prohibits the use of any kind of footwear, article 3.1 can be applied to those drivers who have or may be involved in an incident as a consequence of this or not driving properly. There is a similar situation in the U.K. incidentally, and although we might consider it unique to Spain, it isn´t. Perhaps the number of recorded incidents increase as there is more of a likelihood to visit the beach on a regular basis in certain areas of Spain than in the U.K. In the UK, Rule 97 of the Highway Codes states that before setting off, you should ensure that “clothing and footwear do not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner”. If we consider a driver who is barefoot, for example, there is nothing illegal about this in U.K. law, but controlling the clutch, and even the

brakes, can require a lot of pressure, which may prove difficult if a driver is barefoot. Feet can sweat and reduce the traction and wearing of socks or stockings is not ideal either, on account of the pressure needed. This would also result in a potential negligence case in Spain. Other than in the Highway Code, there is no specific law about footwear in the UK, but wearing inappropriate footwear could contribute to an incident for which accountability could be deemed to be the driver´s if they have not adhered to the rule, and are prevented from using the controls in the correct manner, the same as in Spain. As for choosing the most appropriate shoe for driving, comfort is important and a flat shoe that will not easily slip off is best, not too wide and secure. You can buy specific driving shores, but laced, velcro or secure slipon plimsolls or trainers are ideal, so long as they are flat, with rubber grip on the underside which provides excellent traction and control over the pedals. Shoes that allow the driver to feel the pedal through the shoe, whilst still being able to apply sufficient pressure without discomfort, are the best for the job.

Carrying Animals in Cars

We have been asked a question by Eric Brew regarding carrying dogs in in cars, asking “Can you please give me up to date Law information regarding transporting dogs in cars are they allowed on the back seat”. Animals are permitted in private vehicles, but must be properly restrained using appropriate harnesses or equipment, and so the answer is yes, they are

allowed on the back seat, but only if they are secured. As we look at the law, it clearly says that having an animal in the vehicle that could interfere with the driver is illegal and can result in a fine, so a dog sat loose on the front seat for example is not allowed. Carrying animals which are not properly restrained is dangerous to them too. The same applies for cases, cages and boxes with the

animal inside, they too must be properly secured. Animals are unpredictable, especially in environments they are unsure of or not used to. If loose, they could interfere with the driver´s ability or visibility. In the event of a crash, the animal would suffer considerable injury and, most likely, death. There are a wide range of security devices available for animals, from boxes and cages, which must also be secured as mentioned, to harnesses which link to the security elements of the vehicle, some adapting the existing seatbelts, others using security points designed for child seats for example. It is not just appropriate to have your dog attempt to wear the seatbelt designed for human passengers, only the appropriate device for them. Incidentally, if you are found to have an animal loose in the vehicle, there is an 80 euro fine. If you have a question you would like answering by the N332 team, you can email The Courier at thecourier@tko.media, who will forward it on for you and have your answer published here.

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Why Do So Many Companies Fail at Creating Value? The concept of creating value is one of the most misunderstood ideals in business, but it's also one of the most essential. Why? Because of all the ways that “value” can affect your company. After all, it's due to a brand’s perceived value that individuals want to do business with you, it’s what separates your brand from the countless others out there. SO WHAT IS VALUE AND HOW DO WE MEASURE IT? When most people think of a company’s value, they're actually referencing economic value. This means a measure of a financial performance that's calculated by deducting the cost of capital from its operating profit. However, a business can also have what's known as 'intangible value' and assets that are not physical in nature. Things like intel-

lectual property, goodwill and brand recognition all play a part in this. HOW DO THE MOST SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES IDENTIFY VALUE AND HOW DO THEY CREATE IT WHEN OTHERS FAIL? While these intangibles may be hard to measure in terms of actual dollars, we can calculate their value best via consumer feedback and how the company’s bottom line compare to others within the industry. One of the best examples that I’ve heard of this was a speech made several years ago by Aswath Damodaran, who's a professor of Finance at NYU’s Stern School of Business. He was speaking at the L2 Innovation Forum and gave a great example of a how soda brand's name can be considered a key intangible value.

In terms of soft drinks, there are thousands of different types of colas, and yet when you look at market share, there's a huge different between Coca Cola and RC cola. The basic formula for both sodas is virtually the same, and yet, Coke was recently estimated to have assets totaling $90.9 billion compared to Cott Beverages (the parent company of RC) whose assets are estimated to be worth $1.6 billion. To some degree, you can attribute the differences to higher marketing budgets and smarter overall business practices, but Damodaran discussed how people perceive the two brands, with Coke consistently ranking higher in term of customer-added value. So, given the choice of drinking both an RC and a Coke, more consumers reach for the recognized brand name because of

the personal association. HOW VALUE IS CREATED AT DIFFERENT LEVELS Although there are many ways that intangible values can be created, there are four main ideals that every good brand manager must consider. Creating value through perceived credibility - Does your business keeps it word when it comes to promises made to both consumers and board members? If so, this can go a long way towards maintaining a healthy brand value. Creating value through vision - This refers to how your company has a demonstrated path forward in terms of company growth. Communicating growth instills confidence as people like to see how their favorite brand plans for the future of both the business and the communities that they serve.

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Richard. Mercury will start its transit of the Sun, visible in Torrevieja starting at 1312 finishing at 2040.I have bought a sun filter for my 102 Stellavue telescope my camera is a Canon EOS 1100D, equipped with a T piece.Having seen some of your excellent astronomical photographs, I wonder if you have some advice on how to photograph this coming this rare transit. Regards David.

Hi David, I have not tried any Sun pictures yet, to be frank I’m a little afraid of pointing anything that magnifies towards the Sun! I have a Canon 1100D as well and use backyard EOS to take images and find it an excellent piece of software, you can find it here… https://www.otelescope.com/ …I’m happy to help set it up for you? Do you have a motorised mount? Your telescope looks great; it should give you some amazing shots!

Hi Liesl / Richard,I realise that it is April Fool's Day, but I have had a pop-up from AVG saying that my "free trial" is now at an end, and I must buy an annual, or get a 40% discount on a two-year deal.Is this for real, and if so, does any other firm offer free protection.Cheers Robin..

Hi Robin, the only reason that AVG would tell you that your free trial had run out would be if you had opted to “upgrade” to their 30-day trial of “AVG Antivirus Pro”, if this is the case then you can remove that version of their software and re-download and install the free version. I have been thinking for some time however that AVG’s marketing tactics have taken a turn for the worse, they are certainly creating more pop-ups and confusing messages trying to encourage (or some might say fool) you into upgrading to their paid for software. I am thinking more and more now of recommending Avast as my first choice AV product, but until I have used it for a few months myself I will reserve judgement (watch this space!)

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Friday 29th April 2016

Successful Stewarts

In Charge

Rafael Nadal showed who’s the boss on and off the court earlier in the week by beating defending champion Kei Nishikori 6-4, 7-5 to win the Barcelona Open for the ninth time on Sunday, equalling Guillermo Vilas' record of 49 career clay-court titles. He then announced on Monday that he was going to sue a former French health minister over what he said were slanderous allegations that he was a drugs cheat. Nadal added the Barcelona title to his trophy from Monte Carlo last week as the 14-time Grand Slam winner regained form on his favourite surface ahead of next month's French Open. Nishikori had won the tournament for the last two years after early exits by Nadal. In an entertaining clash of the two top-seeded players, Nadal proved more decisive under pressure, saving seven of eight break chances in the first set while converting the two chances he got. Nadal

then bettered second-seeded Nishikori through several superb rallies in a back-andforth second set to win key points and claim his 69th career title in his 101st final. The following day, the Spanish ace revealed that has filed a defamation lawsuit against former French sports minister Roselyne Bachelot after she accused him of covering up a failed drugs test. Nadal has also written to the president of the International Tennis Federation and asked for all of his drug-test results and blood profile records to be made public as he looks to draw a line under the matter. "Through this case, I intend not only to defend my integrity and my image as an athlete but also the values I have defended all my career," said world number five Nadal. "I also wish to prevent any public figure from making insulting or false allegations against an athlete using the media, without any evidence or foundation."

Beaten ITV Orihuela Vega Baja’s Rugby side lost their FERRMUR Cup match against Murcia University, by 15

points to 39. Orihuela’s next match in the competition is away to Totana on Saturday May 7th.

Marathon Reward

Over 30 runners from the Pilar de la Horadada area have had their achievements recognised by having their names put on a new Muro del Esfuerzo (Wall of Effort) at the David Martinez athletics track. 32 plates have been erected

on the track wall to acknowledge local athletes who have completed a full marathon with a special ceremony to take place each year to add new names on the Saturday before the annual Pilar HalfMarathon.

Orihuela Costa-based brother and sister Adam and Lucy Stewart returned to Spain with a seven medal haul at the DSSF European Open Down Syndrome Swimming Championships at the Quays Swimming Complex in Southampton. Competiting as part of the Spanish team, Adam won six

medals from his nine events which included gold for the 100 metres butterly and silver in the 1500 metres where he improved his personal best by an impressive two minutes. His overall tally was one gold; four silver; and a bronze. Lucy won a bronze plus a personal best in the 50

metres breaststroke and personal bests in her other two races. This was a great achievement as she had not been in the pool training very often because of illness and her other passion of flamenco dancing! 200 swimmers from as far away as Australia and Brazil took part in the tournament along with a strong European contingent. Spain won over 25 medals and the cup for the most improved relay team by making it into the finals. As for Adam and Lucy, their success was boosted by all the help and advice from Miguel Carlos who gave up his free time to swim against Adam in training along with the new ASA training coach Lesley Jackson who at her own expense and time was around on both days of the competition to make sure that all of her training produced results. The successful siblings also showed their gratitude to their parents Pauline and Greg for all their support at all of their countless training sessions.

Cresswell will stay

Slaven Bilic says Aaron Cresswell is happy at West Ham and expects the defender to remain at the club. Cresswell, who joined West Ham from Ipswich Town in 2014, has recently been linked with a summer move away from the

Hammers, with Liverpool and Manchester City reportedly among the clubs interested. The 26-year-old has four years left on his contract, with the option of a further two years, and Bilic is confident he will be able to call upon him next season at the

Olympic “Aaron Cresswell is having a great season. He was Hammer of the Year last year, he's a great professional and he's always available. He's great," he said. "He had a great season last season, on the ball and with his crossing and technique.

Torry Lose Opener TORREVIEJA CC 198 FOR 9 VALENCIA STAR CC 200 FOR 8

Rossi Rules

The nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi won the Spanish Moto GP at Jerez on Sunday with a dominant pole-to-flag ride for the 113th victory of his career in all categories. The 37-year-old Yamaha rider kept his Spanish teammate and reigning world champion, Jorge Lorenzo, comfortably behind him to take the chequered flag with his front wheel in the air in celebration. It was his 87th win in the top class. Lorenzo finished second for his 100th career podium place with the championship leader and fellow Spaniard, Marc Márquez, in third place for Honda. After four of the season’s 18 races and the first round in Europe, Márquez has 82 points, Lorenzo 65 and Rossi 58. "This was the perfect weekend," said Rossi. "The bike in the race was fantastic...I had a good pace, a good start, I feel good with the bike from the beginning so I can push. It was a special taste, a win like this."

Kuhn Exit The visiting Star club rolled up for a two wicket win last Saturday at Torrevieja in the first match for both teams in the East and Central Cricket League, which was Valencia’s first ever league game, and worth the long journey for them. Torrevieja chose to bat first on what turned out to be a decent batting track after winning the toss and although Leigh Blann was punishing the bowlers, the first wicket fell in the third over with 20 runs on the board. Batsmen came and went but no-one seemed to be able to hand around as

Leigh was still scoring freely. However, even he fell to some accurate bowling but only after he had mustered 62 runs in just 20 overs. Ciaran Guichard came in and steadily pushed the score along but with the last man with him at the crease they managed to hold out to complete the overs. Ciaran finished on 37 not out whilst Babar was the pick of the bowlers with 4 for 24 Valencia commenced their replay slowly and soon lost their first wicket for 11 runs. There then followed a procession of able batsmen who, while not setting the

game alight, moved the score along at a steady pace with Sohail (42 ), Zabi (43), Noman (26), and Harjinder (36 not out ) being the main contributors. Valencia reached their target in the 35th over with nearly five overs to spare and two wickets in hand, after Torry put down a crucial catch late on. Torrevieja’s leading wicket taker was Michael Wareing with 4 for 54. Torrevieja’s next match is tomorrow(Saturday) at 11.00am, when they entertain Madrid’s second team. There’s more information at torrevieja-cricket.com

Torrevieja’s tennis teenager Nicola Kuhn lost in the second round of the ITF Futures tournament in Tunisia this week, going down 7-6, 6-3 in a tight 130 minute battle against Chilean, Cristóbal Saavedra. Kuhn had beaten Argentian, Juan Pablo Paz in the first round.

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Friday 29th April 2016

The Back Peg Question

An issue often debated by golf club and society committees is whether general play should be allowed from the White tees. The question being: Would allowing everyday use of the back pegs damage a unique feature of the course and detract from its value? So what are the key arguments for allowing general play from the white plates? When a golfer pays a green fee at a club, they have a level of expectation. They will, of course, hope to experience the course in decent condition. They will also be looking for a good test, representative of their ability. By giving options in terms of the tees, this latter expectation will be realised by the maximum number of players. Low handicap golfers appreciate the chance to play from the White tees to see how challenging a layout can be. They may not choose to take the option, but to have the chance gives added

value. If a visitor has paid the full green fee they might reasonably expect to play the full course. In challenging times, golf clubs must be very aware of customer expectations and should seek to match these in all feasible ways. Every visitor is a potential marketing tool. If they enjoy a day’s golf, they’re likely to report back to friends and colleagues or post about their good experience on social networking websites. No club wants a visitor going away with a complaint about an aspect of their day. If a group of mixed ability is deciding between two similar venues for an event and they learn that one will allow play from the back pegs but the other wont, it could decide which club receives the business. Members too are increasingly aware of what they get in return for their annual sub. For many, allowing general

play from the white tees might be another tick in the box when it comes to selecting a club for membership. It should be pointed out that, even if a club permits general play from the white plates, most golfers will continue to go from the yellows. The average handicap of male golfers remains around 15, and most of those who play the game do so for fun. For the majority it’s not fun if it’s too difficult, so they’ll opt to play the course in its easier guise. This is evidenced by modern, resort-style, courses where four or five teeing options are available. It’s incredibly rare to see players choosing the White tees. In the main they will play from the Yellow plates. At courses with multiple teeing grounds there’s generally a recommendation on which set to use, based on handicap. A recommendation that the White Tees should be only for golfers below a certain handicap.

Yes, there would be the occasional hero playing off 28 who fancied his chances, but the majority would take the recommendation on board. At some courses here, the can be an option for men to play from the Red Tees and the Slope amended accordingly, likewise Ladies from Yellow and White. Through the summer months, the yellow tees can take a pummeling. Towards the end of the season, visiting golfers (and members) will be asked to play from tee boxes sadly lacking in grass and strewn with divots. Meanwhile, some 15-50 yards behind are pristine teeing grounds that have seen barely any play over the previous months. Wouldn’t it make sense to spread the traffic? If a small percentage of players chose to hit from the back Tees it would give a partial rest to the tired boxes. There are forceful arguments for permitting gen-

eral play from the White tees, but there’s also a convincing case for not allowing it. One of the most compelling reasons to prevent general use of the medals is slow play. This is, possibly, the most significant problem in golf today and anything that exacerbates the issue is surely unwelcome. At many courses, the back tees bring an increased number of hazards and obstacles into the equation. There may be long carries to the fairway, or areas of rough designed to catch errant shots during competition. Allowing general play from these tees will result in more looking for balls, more provisionals being played and, therefore, more time to get round. In addition, the extra length of the course will inevitably mean the average golfer takes more shots. Generally, if a club allows all-comers the chance to play off the backs, only those capable

will do so. But, if just one group of novices punch above their weight, play from the Whites and take five hours to get round, then the course is backed up for the rest of the day. The golfing purist may argue that a layout should be played at its most challenging. But, tell that golfing purist they’ll have to spend an extra hour on the course in order to do it and their view might change. Golfers paying a hefty green fee or substantial annual sub are looking to obtain value for money. Visitors, in particular, may feel hard done by if they’re not allowed to play a course at its full length. Members too may feel disgruntled by this if they don’t play in competitions. However, members may also feel they are not getting value for money if their medal tees are worn because general play has been allowed. Again, it all depends on the profile of golfers playing the course through the year.

TITTER ON THE TEE An old man goes to the Wizard to ask him if he can remove a curse he has been living with for the last 40 years. The Wizard says, 'Maybe, but you will have to tell me the exact words that were used to put the curse on you.' The old man says without hesitation, 'I now pronounce you man and wife.'

KNOW YOUR RULES In a match, before playing his own tee shot at the 10th hole, Arthur looks in Ron’s bag to ascertain what club his used. What is the ruling? A: There is no penalty. B: Arthur loses the hole. C: Arthur is disqualified. There is no penalty (Decision 8-1/10). Information obtained by ANSWER observation is permissible. However, if Arthur had removed a towel covering Ron’s clubs that would be a breach of the rule in Matchplay with a loss of hole, and in strokeplay, two strokes. You may not obtain such information through a physical act.

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Friday 29th April 2016

Sitting Down On The Job

Barclays Premier League Saturday 30 April

16:00 Everton v Bournemouth 16:00 Newcastle United v Crystal Palace 16:00 Stoke City v Sunderland 16:00 Watford v Aston Villa 16:00 West Bromwich Albion v West Ham United 18:30 Arsenal v Norwich City

Sunday 1 May

13:00 Swansea City v Liverpool 15:05 Manchester United v Leicester City 17:30 Southampton v Manchester City

Monday 2 May 21:00 Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur

Sky Bet Championship Friday 29 April

20:45 Birmingham City v Middlesbrough

Monday 2 May

15:30 Brighton and Hove Albion v Derby County 17:45 Burnley v Queens Park Rangers

Spanish La Liga CD TORREVIEJA 3 RECAMBIOS COLON 1 Despite not being paid for nearly four months by the club and boycotting training for over a fortnight in protest, CD Torrevieja’s players recorded another victory as they outplayed relegation battling Recambios Colon at the Vicente Garcia stadium on Sunday. Fans applauded the team as when the whistle was blown to start the match, all 11 players sat down on the pitch for a full minute in protest at the non-appearance of their wages. It all had a familiar ring to it after the club’s financial woes of 2009 and 2010. The match itself got off to a pedestrian start, but it all changed on the half-hour with an exquisite strike from just outside the box from

It was one way traffic eventually for CD Montesinos but the emphatic eventual victory could do nothing for their slim play-off hopes as Racing San Miguel and RP Orihuela both won to close the door on that particular long shot for Monte. Neverthless it

Ruben Sanchez. His left foot drive was placed to perfection and the ball seared into the top corner of the net. Torry were well on top, even if their play from the back lacked imagination and purpose for much of the time. Luis Carlos won the ball from his opponent close to the halfway line, and then accelerated forward leaving his would be markers in his wake. He lifted his head up and saw the Recambios keeper off his line and chipped a sweet shot flush against the crossbar. The keeper managed to smack the rebound clear just before it could be slotted home. Lewis Allen was working his socks off as usual, chasing down defenders

and making intelligent runs into the channels to worry the visitors. He fetched a loose ball down the right hand side and showed expert technical ability in squeezing it home in the 37th minute from a very acute angle, providing Torry with a two goal advantage at the interval. Higon stepped up his performance in the second period and got his just rewards with a third Torry goal in the 63rd minute after his persistence paid off. Recambios Colon were battling harder in the second half and pulled one back after Torry failed to clear a cross into the goal area. It was no more than a consolation as Torry carved out several more terrific chances but Prieto, Lewis,

Friday 29 April Selvas and Chupe all failed to deliver the final killer blow. Recambios pressed forward with purpose also and they too wasted several first rate opportunities. It was all rather easy for CD Torrevieja who illustrated the fact they they really should have been play- off candidates this summer, a realistic expectation that was destroyed by a shambolic sequence of performances and results last autumn that created a real relegation fear. The financial irony is that had Torry got into that play-offs, then the gate receipts from the matches would have covered all the outstanding monies owed to the players. The team head to Ibi this Sunday to play Rayo Ibense.

20:30 Sporting de Gijón v Eibar

Saturday 30 April

16:00 Real Sociedad v Real Madrid 18:15 Atlético de Madrid v Rayo Vallecano 20:30 Real Betis v Barcelona 22:05 Granada CF v Las Palmas

Monday 2 May

20:30 Málaga v Levante

Scottish Premiership Saturday 30 April

13:30 Heart of Midlothian v Celtic 16:00 Aberdeen v Motherwell 16:00 Hamilton Academical v Kilmarnock 16:00 Partick Thistle v Inverness Caledonian Thistle 16:00 Ross County v St. Johnstone

Monday 2 May

20:45 Dundee v Dundee United

Champions League

O’Rourke Romp

Tuesday 3 May

CD MONTESINOS 6 TD MONTESINOS 1

Wednesday 4 May

was an afternoon to remember for O’Rourke who netted four times, and he got have got more! Todo appeared with a new look team on Sunday, comprising of a tall, muscular if somewhat overweight defence. Monte though were soon on top and had

several half chances in the first half hour. Despite having most of the play with O’Rourke heading wide and a free kick being well saved by the agile Todo keeper, Monte were unable to penetrate the Todo defence. Another free-kick saw O’Rourke hitting the post

20:45 FC Bayern München v Atlético de Madrid

with the poacher Dimitry putting in the rebound just before half-time. Monte started the second half where they left off by sending O’Rourke through to double the lead. Following a defensive error where a Todo defender tried to keep the ball in play but pushed the ball over for a corner, causing the Todo manager to almost soil himself, Manuel beat the Todo keeper to make it three-nil and the rout was on. O’Rourke got his hat-trick with 20 minutes remaining, and then things got even worse for Todo as they had a player sent off for nasty tackle on the edge of their penalty area. O’Rourke broke through to get his fourth, and Monte’s fifth and then substitute Alberto made it six, before Todo got a late consolation with four minutes remaining. Monte are at home to Deportivo Orihuela this Sunday.

20:45 Real Madrid v Manchester City

UEFA Europa League Thursday 5 May

21:05 Liverpool v Villarreal 21:05 Sevilla v Shakhtar Donetsk

Friday 29th April 2016

Six Of The Best

Moment Of Madness

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Luis Suarez scored his second consecutive four-goal haul as Barcelona kept the leaders spot in La Liga with victory over Sporting Gijon on Saturday. Lionel Messi's looping header into an empty net gave Barca the lead. Suarez made it 2-0 before Barca won three late penalties, the Uruguayan scoring two and Neymar the other, and Suarez converted Messi's pass late on. Barca go to Real Betis tomorrow evening.

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Kike Granados of Valencian regional league side CD Almoradi made national headlines this week after he took things too far in protesting at getting sent-off. The player’s rage saw him head butt the referee during his side’s Group Four Preferente match at Villajoyosa last Sunday, and now 34-year old Granados has been handed out a 22 match ban by the Valencian FA. His clean disciplinary record meant that he was given the minimum suspension which was split into 12 games for hitting the referee; eight matches for attempted assault; and two for verbal abuse. Sunday’s drama unfolded when referee Morales Lorente waved a second yellow card at the former CD Torrevieja and Mar Menor player with Granados losing his rag, claiming that he suffered a serious leg injury in a clash with a Villajoyosa man who was yellowcarded as well. Almoradi wrote to the official and the Valencia FA apologising for what happened, saying that though the incident was inexcusable, Granados had always behaved well during his time with the club.

Barca Favourites For Niguez Gareth Bale scored twice to rescue Real (minus an injured Ronaldo) in a dramatic victory at city neighbours Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. The Welshman scored either side of half-time to help Los Blancos come from 2-0 down at the Vallecas to secure all three points and keep up the pressure at the top of La Liga, as they remain a point behind leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Real are away to mid-table Sociedad tomorrow afternoon.

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Manchester United and Arsenal are likely to be disappointed as they chase Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez, with the news that that Barcelona have got the first option on the midfielder, which they acquired when they sold David Villa to Atletico in 2013. Niguez has got a contract until 2020 with Los Rojiblancos, although that deal is thought to have a 50 million euro release clause. The 21-year-old has represented Spain at youth level 51 times but hasn't broken into the senior side yet. Niguez has cemented his place in Diego Simeone's first team this year and proved his immense talent with a superb solo goal against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night in the Champions League.

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Arsenal are lining up a stunning move for Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who will leave Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent this summer. But they will have to centend with Manchester United for the star’s signature, with the Red Devils willing to offer him a two-year deal worth £250,000-a-week. Elche continued to show their excellent play-off credentials with a fine draw at second-placed Alavés on Saturday. The Ilicitanos defence was rock solid as the home side domianted the first half in terms of possession, though top scorer Sergio León produced a fine individual effort for Elche in the 26th minute which hit the post. Alavés came out strongly at the start of the second period and though again they had most of the ball, Elche keeper Javi Jiménez didn’t have any great saves to make, and the Ilicitanos were well content with their precious point from the Basque region. Elche are one of three teams on 53 points, with Zaragoza two points ahead occupying third place, as the Segunda division table continues to be tight. Elche have a golden opportunity this Sunday afternoon to boost their play-off bid as they entertain second-bottom Albacete with a 5.00pm kick-off.

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Laurent Blanc in contention for Manchester United job? Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic looks set to join Liverpool in the summer. Manchester United renew interest in Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos. David Moyes eyes Everton return! Renato Sanches is set for Man United in a £40million deal as Old Trafford club close in on Benfica teenager. Michy Batshuayi prefers a move to Tottenham over West Ham and Juventus this summer. Chelsea flop Radamel Falcao is set for Roma this summer with Blues uninterested in extending his stay.

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Dele Alli Accepts Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has accepted an FA charge of violent conduct after punching West Brom player Claudio Yacob in the stomach and is likely to miss the rest of the season. The punishment for violent conduct is usually a three-game ban. The incident, which happened in the 26th minute, was not in the referee's report on the match, which ended 1-1 on Monday. However, it was caught by television cameras. England international Alli, 20, was named as the Professional Footballers' Association Young Player of the Year on Sunday. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino said he had not seen the incident, but added after the game: "Sometimes the opponents find him and try to provoke. They know he has a strong character and may react." Off-the-ball incidents missed by the officials are referred to a panel of three former elite referees to decide on any sanction.

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Friday 29th April 2016

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FA Charge Alli has been a hugely influential figure in his debut season for Tottenham. The former MK Dons player has scored 10 goals so far and has formed an impressive partnership with striker Harry Kane. Second-placed Spurs are seven points adrift of Leicester with three games left. The Foxes can win the title on Sunday with victory at Manchester United.Spurs are the last team left with a chance of catching Leicester, but a seven-point gap at the top means defeat at Chelsea on Monday night will spell the end of their challenge whatever the outcome at Old Trafford a day earlier.

Where were the City strikers on Tuesday night? A dark blue Ronaldo-less bus was parked in front of the Real Madrid goal at the Etihad in the first leg semifinal of the Champions League, writes JOHN McGREGOR. Man City have been in good form recently scoring freely, like 3 – 0 against Chelsea and 4 – 0 against Stoke on Saturday. But Kevin de Bruyne, Sergio Aguero et al always had hard marking men around them and looked strangely stifled as the English Blues struggled in vain to unlock the Spanish defence. Jesus Navas must improve his crosses (all jokes intended) to find his strikers, numerous chances were wasted on Tuesday by the Spaniard. Indeed it was Joe Hart who was once again City’s hero this season with two vital late saves. Real even hit the bar, nearer than City ever got to a goal, albeit a late lone free

BOXING Tyson Fury says he will move to the United States after his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko, because he believes he is not accepted in Britain. Heavyweight world champion Fury fights Klitschko again on 9 July, having beaten the Ukrainian in November. "I'm not accepted in Britain because I'm a Gypsy and that will never change," said Fury, 27.

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kick from de Bruyne was pushed over the bar. Now it’s everything to play for in the second leg in Madrid next Wednesday. One positive point about City is that they are a fast counter-attacking team when they get it right, and with Cristiano Ronaldo back from a thigh injury Los Blancos will be going for it to hopefully leave some gaps. City manager Manuel Pellegrini has been the manager at Real (who hasn’t) and doesn’t fear them: ‘I don't think Real are favourites. We are not afraid to go away to the Bernabeu.’ Brave words, Manuel … In the bearpit that is the Bernabeu that obvious confidence could bode well for City although ominously Zinedine Zidane’s side have not conceded a Champions League goal at home – yet - this season. City’s usually-reliable goal machine attack will need to be better oiled next week,

perhaps with the missing Yaya Toure back to boost the Blues. This semi-final is the furthest City have got so far in Europe and after a disappointing Premier League season a wonderful win in the Spanish capital would mean reaching the Champions League Final and even losing there would mean former Real boss Manuel Pellegrini could bow out on a fantastic high from his time in Manchester. His successor at the Etihad, the great Spaniard Pep Guardiola arrives in the close season – and right now Pep’s under pressure as his Bayern Munich side also struggled to score in the other Champions League semi-final, Atletico winning 1 – 0 at the Vicente Calderon. One solitary goal in two huge semi-finals is a poor return for excitement, let’s hope for more in the return legs next week – preferably light blue ones.

FOOTBALL Mamadou Sakho has decided not to challenge the results of his failed drugs test and is not expected to play for Liverpool again this season. Sakho, 26, tested positive for what is thought to be a type of fat burner after the Europa League win against Manchester United on 17 March.

CYCLING British Cycling chief executive Ian Drake insists the organisation is not in crisis following the resignation of technical director Shane Sutton amid claims of sexism and discrimination. The governing body is investigating claims Sutton, 58, used derogatory words to describe Paracyclists.

FOOTBALL Watford say they will discuss the future of manager Quique Sanchez Flores at the end of the season. The Spaniard, 51, was appointed in June of last year following the club's promotion from the Championship. The Hornets are 12th in the Premier League but have won just twice in 11 league games and lost their FA Cup semi-final with Crystal Palace. "The club would stress it is very happy with the job Quique and his staff have done this season," a statement read.

CAZORLA’S RETURN

Santi Cazorla could be in the Arsenal squad this weekend for the first time since November. Cazorla, whose return from a knee injury was delayed by ongoing Achilles problems, is in contention to face the Canaries five months after completing the reverse fixture at Carrow Road with badly damaged ligaments.

BIKE KIT QUIZ

British Cycling has been told to conduct an urgent investigation into allegations official kit - including a highperformance bike - is being sold online for profit. UK Sport ordered the investigation to "protect our investment in all sports on the world class programme" It is another blow for British Cycling after Shane Sutton quit as technical director on Wednesday.

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As West Brom’s Craig Dawson soared above the Tottenham defence to crash his header home on Monday night, it was as if a dagger had been plunged into valiant Spurs hearts, still happily harbouring hopes of heaving this season’s Premier League title away from champions elect Leicester City before the end of this sensational season. The 1 – 1 draw left Mauricio Pochettino’s side a severe seven points behind the fantastic Foxes with only three games to play. An away win at Manchester United on Sunday could clinch the title for Claudio Ranieri’s wonderfully modest heroes to complete one of football’s modern fairy tales. Leicester’s leading league striker Jamie Vardy will be missing again having

had his ban extended by one match for angrily disputing his controversial sending off against West Ham: but stand-in striker Leonardo Ulloa is doing a manful job in Vardy’s absence, scoring two in Sunday’s 4 – 0 rout of Swansea. The Argentinian was deservedly named man of the match for his major part in keeping the Foxes ahead of the pack. Spirited Spurs have kept the chase going while playing some wonderful fast-flowing football this campaign, but will have to look to next season to exploit their full potential. At least the Lilywhites will be content that this year, for once they will finish well ahead of detested nasty neighbours Arsenal, not to mention mighty Man City.

TOON

LATE!

There’s all to play for still in the Premier relegation zone in the ‘Who-goes-down-with-Villa’ scenario. Another fighting draw saw Newcastle’s coming back from being 2 – 0 down at Liverpool, which keeps the North East pot boiling nicely, but with only three games left, the miserable Magpies are a point and a place adrift of Norwich. The Canaries are equal with Newcastle’s nasty neighbours Sunderland, both of whom have a game in hand. Now Newcastle travel to Cup finalists Crystal Palace tomorrow, the Eagles soaring high as critical confidence returns after a bad spell sank them to 16th place in the Prem, just above safety – but the FA Cup Final with Man Utd awaits on May 21st. Nervy, neurotic Norwich travel to Arsenal for tomorrow’s late game, the Gunners still stalwartly striving, Sanchez-staffed to contest third place. Favourites, once more to somehow survive Sunderland have the better chance of success travelling to stuttering Stoke, who were abjectly hammered 4 – 0 last Saturday by marauding Man City. The Blues meanwhile go to Southampton on Sunday.

CAPTAIN

QUITS!

One of CD Torrevieja’s long-standing players, Jorge Carmona, has left the club over not getting paid for the last four months and joined Callosa Deportiva. Last Sunday the Torry players staged a sitdown protest over the situation (See Page 45), but Carmona went a stage further by refusing to play against Recambios Colon, and the previous weekend at Paterna. The captain’s exit follows the departure of Rafa Gómez to La Nucia a fortnight ago due to Torry’s financial problems.

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