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Friday 25th November 2016

AIRPORT SWEEP

pirate taxi, a UK citizen wanted on charges back home, and speeding motorists have all been collared around Alicante-Elche airport in just one day, as the Elche local police ramped up their operations against law-breakers in a special set of checks. The latest sweep by Elche officers flushed out a pirate cab, with licensed taxi drivers long complaining over unlicensed operators picking up and dropping off passengers at Alicante-Elche. They have consistantly called for more checks on the clandestine operators and better security checks to keep them out, and even hired a private detective last summer to produce a report on the way the pirates oper-

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ated, which included some touting for trade in the actual terminal building. Earlier this year, Tomás Jorge of the local taxi association said that pirate vans carrying up to nine people were on the increase and costing them valuable trade, and that extra restrictions on access to unauthorised carriers had not had the desired effect. The police sweep also found an unnamed British man at the airport who was fleeing justice from the UK authorities, though further details of the nature of the charges was not declared. Speeding drivers brought rich-pickings to the police with radar photographs bringing 93 motorists that were clocked breaking the

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limit during their special checks. Also in trouble were three people that were driving their cars illegally as their ITV certificates had expired; a man who faces at

least six points docked on his license for driving under the influence of drugs; and three people driving on licenses that are not allowed in Spain.

TAKE YOUR PICK

orrevieja council is to launch a public consultation as to where the municipality's first dog beach is to be situated, with a shortlist of six sites. The plan is to have the canine beach up and running for the four-legged visitors before next Easter. The consultation has come about after complaints from the opposition Partido Popular, Ciudadanos, and Sueña Torrevieja political parties that residents should get their views taken on board, or else they would have used their majority in the council chamber to veto the project. The suggested locations are Cala Ferrís; Cala de los

Carabineros to the south of Cala Piteras; Cala del Moro in Cabo Cervera; Cala de los Trabajos, by the Mar Bella building; Playa de La Mata Pueblo; and Punta Margalla in an area leading to Playa La Cura. How the consultation will take place still has not been made clear, although beaches councillor Javier Manzanares has suggested that it could take the form of an internet vote; people going to vote at selected polling places; or even resorting to using the electoral register for a formal vote in order to encourage a large turnout. Informal surveys have suggested that the Cala

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Ferris site is the likely location to be chosen, whilst in contrast residents in La Mata have been quick to voice their opposition to a dog beach being designated in their area. A successful dog beach was launched earlier this year in Santa Pola, which the council said had become

a big boost for tourism, whilst Orihuela council have voted in principle for a beach at an unspecified location. The Murcia regional government is also encouraging all the councils around the Mar Menor to designate part of a beach designed for canine visitors and their owners.

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Gas Natural has promised to review all supply cuts due to non-payment after an 81year-old woman died in Reus in the Tarragona Province. Rosa lived alone and could not make ends meet on her pension, leading to her electricity being cut off two months ago. She used candles for lighting, and one of these set fire to her mattress when she was asleep, destroying her home

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Torrevieja council is calling on the Valencian government to increase the area of the coast that will be protected in its forthcoming coastal plan. The council is lobbying for protection to be increased to a two-kilometre strip

between Cabo Cervera (pictured) and the north of Los Locos beach, which has not been included in proposals for the new coastal plan. The Ferrís palm grove area has been included in the Valencian regional proposals.

Almoradi council is to spend 60,000 euro in giving a new look to the town's Plaza de la Libertad. Thanks to a grant from the Alicante

Provincial Council, improvements such as new trees will be planted as well as creating a brand new children's play area.

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A call has been made on Torrevieja council to better protect the interests of the British community in the city in the light of last summer’s Brexit vote. A motion has been presented by the main opposition Partido Popular calling for the authority to work harder to keep the approximately seven thousand British citizens in the city better informed about what is going on over Brexit, and the impact that it is likely to have on their lives. Ex-Foreign Residents councillor, Rosario Martínez Chazarra (pictured), of the PP says that the British citizens have become “an essential part of the local community”

and that the uncertainty about the future has allegedly led some of them to decide to leave the area to return back to the UK. The councillor claims that the council has done absolutely nothing to keep British citizens informed about what is going on, and that their main concerns are over health provision, as well as residential status, taxation, and legal issues. The motion calls on the council to provide as much information as possible, and also wants the Spanish government to protect the rights of Spanish nationals in the UK, and calls for the negotiation of a wide-ranging

reciprocal agreement between Spain and the UK, similar to that which Spain has with non-EU countries like Norway and Iceland. The current Foreign Residents councillor, Carmen Morate of the Green Party said that it was still early days as it simply was not clear when the UK would be leaving the European Union and under what conditions. Morate pointed out that Norway maintained close ties with the EU despite not being a member, and that local voluntary organisations like Age Concern acted as a useful contact point for the council to get the views of the local British expat community.

Short Fuse A man who punched his partner in the face whilst he was driving their car between Dolores and Almoradi, has been given a two-year jail sentence by Alicante Provincial Court. The incident happened in June 2014, and whilst the man was behind the wheel, he got into a verbal altercation with his girlfriend, which ended up with a punch that knocked one of her teeth out. Prosecutors had initially called for a five-year prison sentence, but a deal saw the man plead guilty in return for

a lesser sentence and a five-year restraining order against him, in addition to

having pay his ex-girlfriend nearly five thousand euro in compensation.

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Friday 25th November 2016

Return To Sender

Four British people, aged between 28 and 50, who ran a mail-order marijuana distribution business out of the Murcia region have been arrested by the Guardia Civil. Parcels crammed with the drugs were sent out via the Correos office in Bullas to addresses in the UK and Ireland, after the drugs had been cultivated locally.

Correos staff literally smelt that something was up as they dealt with large quantities of parcels letting off a strong stench, and so they called in the Guardia Civil. Agents staked out the Correos office as they waited to see who was posting the packages, as not surprisingly there were no return address labels on the parcels.

A British couple were spotted delivering the parcels to the office, and so the Guardia followed them to a finca outside Bullas, where two greenhouses full of marijuana plants were discovered. Three men and a woman were detained, in addition to the plants being seized along with other drugs and laboratory equipment.

“Illegal” Barriers

The Entre Naranjos urbanisation has illegally installed barriers and fencing at its entrance, according to a report in the Informacion newspaper. Orihuela's urban councillor, Begoña Cuartero, told Informacion that the council never got any official submissions sent into it for them to be put up, in addition to them being erected on what is a public road. What happens next is unclear, but Informacion suggests that if the local

police file a formal report, then the consequence might

Burnt To A Crisp

An angry boyfriend took personal revenge against an Alicante-area pizza company after they sacked his girlfriend. The 32-year-old man went to the moped park of the Telepizza chain at San Vicente del Raspeig and torched 15 delivery mopeds, causing 30,000 euro of damage. Emergency services were

called out in the early hours of Saturday morning and they had to evacuate the block where the pizza restaurant was based. Experts quickly worked out that it was a case of arson, and after speaking to witnesses, the Guardia Civil took in a man for questioning, who was subsequently charged.

Holding Firm

Pick It Up

Pilar de la Horadada's local police have launched a campaign against dogs fouling local streets and owners doing nothing to pick up the mess. Officers are reminding owners that they are breaking the law if they are not scooping up their pet's poop, and they are also targeting people who are allowing their pets to wander around without a lead.

Vision On

be that the installation will have to be taken down.

Rubbish Service A row over the ending of a street cleaning contract in Callosa de Segura has seen the local police ticket two sweeping vehicles, who they said were not in a roadworthy condition and were running without the latest ITV certificates. The council have given notice that they were to end their contract with the SIREM company, who though still obliged to provide a service until the end of their contractu-

al period, put (according to the council) two "sub-standard" vehicles into action. The sweepers, besides having no current ITV certificates, had a flat tyre and a broken windscreen, according to the local police inspections. The council and police have agreed to monitor the state of the vehicles and any potential contractual breaches from the SIREM company that may end up forming the basis of any future legal action.

Taxes will not rise next year in Spain, despite the European Union calling for further fiscal pressure to reduce the country's debt in order to meet its annual target. Secretary of State for the Treasury, José Enrique Fernández de Moya, insists Spain will be able to bring

about a 'fiscal consolidation' to satisfy the EU without changing tax levels of income tax and IVA. He says 'thanks to the improvement seen in the national economy', the Treasury is now earning more money and is able to keep taxes where they are now.

Guardamar council has launched a campaign to detect any eye problems by bringing together several local opticians to offer free eye tests until December 16th. The authority is inviting all local residents to visit a local optician up till the middle of next month to take advantage of the free eye check up.

Plea Escape Three men accused of trying to kill a British man in a bar fight 10 years ago have been given suspended jail sentences and ordered to pay nearly eight thousand euro in compensation, after pleading guilty to the assault. The incident happened at an Alicante City bar in November 2006, with one of the assailants slashing the victim's neck with a broken cava bottle, whilst the two other men punched him. The victim, who flew in for the trial from the UK, suffered anxiety attacks as a result of the incident. A plea bargain deal with prosecutors, who initially called for a seven-year prison terms, came about after the long delay in seeing the case come to trial, with the bottled assailant being given a suspended two-year term, whilst his cohorts were given 15 months each, also suspended.

Ship Docks

Torrevieja is to have a permanent rescue boat and maritime safety vessel docked in the port, after a successful summer basing of a maritime rescue boat, the SAR Mesana. The Salvamar Caliope has already been moved to Torrevieja, ahead of a likely deal being signed between the Merchant Navy and the Cruz Roja.

Friday 25th November 2016

See You Later, Kids!

A Chinese couple in Murcia City brought a new meaning to "home alone" when they flew off to their native China, leaving their 15-year-old son and his eight-year-old sister to fend for themselves for at least a month. Teachers at the girl's school alerted authorities when they saw the child had not washed, was wearing dirty clothes which were wrong for the time of year, had headlice and had even cut her own hair. When social workers went to the child's home, they found the

property full of rubbish, with rotting remains of food scattered everywhere and dried excrement in the bath. The boy was found not to have been going to school, and he explained his parents had gone to their native China a month before and left him to care for his little sister. Both youngsters were said to be in good health and were taken into care with an approach to the Chinese Embassy in Madrid being considered if the parents do not return to Murcia soon.

Mixed Message

A new survey gives a mixed picture of what British businesses are likely to do with their Spanish investments in the light of summer's Brexit vote. Analistas Financieros Internacionales (AFI) found

that nearly two-thirds of UK companies who have investments in Spain see themselves continuing as normal, but on the other hand, 30 percent said they would cut down, with eight percent actually pledging an increase.

Barberá Dead

The controversial exmayor of Valencia, Rita Barberá (pictured on Monday), died of a heart attack on Wednesday morning, after testifying before the Supreme Court at the start of the week over claims of money laundering by the ruling Partido Popular during her 24-year tenure as mayor. Paramedics tried to resuscitate the 68-year-old for half an hour after receiving an emergency call from a Madrid hotel at around 7.00 am. The Supreme Court began, investigating Barberá in September. Many of her team have been accused of corruption, but Barberá denied any involvement in a suspected illegal financing network. A lower court judge ini-

tially requested an investigation in April, but Ms Barberá's status as a senator, granting her immunity from the lower courts, meant she could only be investigated by the Supreme Court. The investigation relates to Operation Taula, which

saw 24 people arrested in January and is focused on the activities of local officials in Valencia, Alicante and Castellón. All those held have links to the PP, the dominant political force in the region until elections brought changes in May 2015.

Boardwalk Riddle

Torrevieja mayor José Manuel Dolón has written to the Alicante Provincial Council to find out why no work has started on the project for improving the boardwalk in the city between Punta Margalla and Avenida de las Habaneras. The project was being funded by Torrevieja council and the Alicante Provincial council and is meant to see new paving, lighting, and benches as well as play areas.

Dolón says that he met with provincial engineers in September and was told by them that it was “not conven-

ient to start the work” despite the fact that a million-euro tender was awarded at the end of last year.

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Project Restart

San Miguel de Salinas council is trying to breathe new life into the almost empty site that was going to feature the Los Invernaderos urbanisation. An agreement to build a 1,800-home urbanisation next to the CV-95 road was signed in 2005, but the builder quit the site, leaving the basic infrastructure uncompleted and ignoring demands from the council to finish the work. Urban planning councillor Sergio Correas told the Informacion newspaper that there is a lot of interest in the area from developers, but that the council will have pay for the infrastructure work that the original developer did not do.

The local residents association has in the past voiced concerns over the fact that local taxpayers will end up having to foot the bill

to finish off the project. Correas has said that the council will take legal action to try to recover any costs incurred.

Getting Involved One year after signing an agreement with the British Embassy, the Cruz Roja (Spain’s equivalent of the Red Cross), has taken fresh steps to get English speaking charities to work more closely with their local groups and to encourage more English-speakers to volunteer. The British Consulate, along with Pedro Dominguez, newly hired by the Cruz Roja as European residents’ coordinator, held a meeting in Torrevieja to allow the Cruz Roja local groups to get to know their English-speaking counterparts. They were keen to collaborate and were unanimous in what their main need was – more volunteers. The different groups also discussed how to get more vulnerable British nationals to use teleasistencia, the Cruz Roja “panic alarm” service which allows at risk people to continue living independently as they can call for help whenever needed. Many British nationals don’t realise that the Cruz

Roja offers this service in English and that it isn’t just a case of pressing the emergency button – volunteers will also carry out regular welfare checks so the user doesn’t become isolated. Following the meeting, the British Vice Consul in Alicante, Sara Munsterhjelm, said: “A year from signing the agreement to work more closely with the Cruz Roja, it is fantastic that they have now employed a full-time English speaking member of staff to work with European residents. The benefits to the Cruz Roja and the English-speaking charities from working together are clear – the

charities can benefit from the Cruz Roja’s knowledge and infrastructure, and the English-speaking charities can help the Cruz Roja reach vulnerable British nationals and give support with fundraising.” Pedro Dominguez said: “I’m excited about this new role and can’t wait to get on the road to work with all the different associations. I would encourage anyone who is thinking about volunteering to get in touch with the Cruz Roja or any one of the English-speaking charities. “It’s a great way to get involved and to integrate into the local community.”

Back To Normal Orihuela council has officially confirmed that the annual Orihuela City Medieval Market will return to the first weekend of February next year, after the chaos in moving this year's event. The traditional February staging was bumped to the start of April due to roadworks around the Plaza de Santa Lucía, along with the view that more tourists would attend because the weather would be warmer. Traders claimed that they were not consulted over the change of the dates. The whole affair descended into farce as over a week before it was due to be held, Orihuela council revealed that the only bidder for the tender to stage the event did

not pass the technical parameters outlined by the authority. The date then was moved towards the end of April, after the council invited five companies to bid for the contract, with fiestas coun-

cillor Mariola Rocamora strongly attacked by opposition groups for her handling of the matter. The 2017 event will be held between Friday February 3rd and Saturday February 5th.

High-End Gang

An address in the Murcia region was raided in an operation by the Guardia Civil which saw 11 people arrested in a move against a gang that specialised in stealing and reselling high-end vehicles across Europe and North Africa. Thirteen properties in Mallorca and Malaga were raided, as well as addresses in the UK and Germany. Investigations began in May after the theft of high-end vehicles, including cars, motorbikes, jet-skis and small boats. Most of those detained had past criminal records, with their leader arrested in Mallorca.

Whale Fenced Torrevieja council is to erect security fencing around a block nicknamed La Ballena (The Whale), which is set to be demolished at a cost of 200,000 euro. The building on Calle Pedro Lorca in the La Punta area of the city has been empty for a decade, and ahead of the demolition tender being approved on an "urgent" basis, the council has instituted an emergency procedure for temporary fencing to be put up.

Friday 25th November 2016

Honest Cabby

A Canadian tourist who left a suitcase containing 10,000 euro in cash in a Barcelona taxi has been reunited with his money thanks to an honest cab driver. The driver dropped off the suitcase on Saturday at a police station in Barcelona's Eixample neighbourhood, home to Guadi's famed Sagrada Familia church, after he realised it had been left behind, a police spokeswoman said.

"Police opened the suitcase to try to find information that could identify its owner. Inside they found 10,000 euro in cash, baby clothes and a Canadian passport," she added. Using the passport, police were able to track down the owner and return the suitcase. "He was really grateful and sent us a thank you note for returning it so quickly," the spokeswoman said.

A routine police check by Elche officers at an AP-7 service station uncovered a stash of stolen new clothes in a car boot. Two Romanians were arrested after some fifteen-hundred euro of clothes were taken from shops at an Elche commercial centre, and they had gone to a lot of trouble to avoid raising the alarm. Police found devices like

magnets and as well as the shopping bags shielded in foil, which would stop any exit alarms going off at the various retail outlets.

Light-Fingered

Changed Plea

A British man living on the Northern Costa Blanca has denied downloading child pornography at a trial that started this week at Alicante Provincial Court. The defendant from Calpe was arrested 12 years ago and accused of possessing obscene images

on an external hard drive, and at that time claimed that the material was used to counter the fact that he was impotent, and that he was acting on medical advice. At this week's hearing though, the unnamed man changed his testimony and

Hazy Recollection

Around 200 people nostalgic for the fascist dictatorship of General Franco gathered in a Madrid square on Sunday to commemorate the 41st anniversary of his death. The outdoor rally was organised by fringe right-wing parties, with those attending singing songs and waving old flags from Franco's four-decade reign that ended when he died in 1975, aged 83. Franco's forces won the

1936-1939 Civil War to overthrow Spain's democratically elected government with the help of Nazi Germany and fascist Italy. His period in power saw thousands of opponents murdered or simply made to "disappear".On Saturday, protestors rallied at Franco's giant mausoleum north of Madrid, demanding that it become a memorial site for the anti-fascist struggle during the Civil War.

said that he had not accessed the child pornography at all. Prosecutors are wanting a seven-year prison sentence if he is found guilty, but that could be reduced to just a year, if it is proven that he wasn't going to distribute the obscene material.

Olive Killer

A disease that poses a "very serious threat" to the EU's olive industry has been recorded on Mallorca for the first time. Island officials said a movement ban covering 15,000 hectares had been imposed and measures had been taken to "contain and eradicate its spread". Experts describe Xylella fastidiosa as one of the "most dangerous pathogens worldwide". It was first recorded in the EU in 2013, and has since spread westwards. The disease, which has numerous hosts and vectors, has the potential to spread widely and could possibly devastate the Spanish and European olive harvest.

Tony Mayes - About Life

Friday 25th November 2016

The Big Pension Swindle Can you remember when the UK government announced that "to give people more financial choice" they were going to allow access to their pension pot prior to retirement? In this column I warned then it would end up a disaster. Firstly, people would reduce their pension pot so they would have far less to live on in retirement, and it would result in a multitude of scams to wrestle unsuspecting people from their money. And guess what? That's just what happened. This is what's been going on:* Almost 11 million pen-

sioners are being targeted annually by cold callers, with savers reporting estimated losses of almost ÂŁ19m to pensions scams between April 2015 and March 2016. * Cold callers often present scams as unique investment opportunities, such as investing your pension pot in a new hotel in an exotic location or in various 'ethical' projects that promise massive returns. * Many unsuspecting victims simply fail to spot scams, with nine in 10 of those choosing an offer that included warning signs such as "free" pension reviews, extra tax savings or access

to pensions before the age of 55. If I could see it coming, why on earth couldn't the imbeciles in government not see it? Sadly, Tory dogma dictates you have to give people the most choice as possible. And look where choice has got us. We are seeing it with thousands of people who have had their retirement life ruined by scammers because the government opened Pandora's Box for them. We're going to see it in the future with pensioners living on the breadline because they have been allowed to raid their pension pot prior to retirement. We

Mobile Madness

On the very day that the UK government announced it was cracking down (once again) on people who use mobile phones while driving, came news from one of our best friends of a serious accident caused by someone committing such an offence. A woman on a phone failed to realise traffic lights ahead of her were at red and went straight through, hitting a car sideways on, injuring the driver and children inside. The UK government is set to double fines and points for those caught using their

mobiles while behind the wheel. As usual, far too late and nothing like severe enough. What's needed is for police to get out of marked cars and to use ordinary cars and catch far more of the irresponsible. The culprits should have fines in four figures and driving bans for at least a year. If you're going to stop the stupid, thoughtless idiots you have to crack down on them - these people are just as likely to be killers as those who drink drive and punishments should be simi-

lar. So often in Spain we see a driver on a phone and police need to do far more to stop it. We saw a driver all over the place on a local roundabout last week - and yes, there was a wretched phone attached to her ear. You need to have all your concentration on driving, not more than half of it having some unnecessary conversation on the phone. Surely it is not beyond the wit of car manufacturers to prevent the use of phones while a car is in motion, unless they are using hands-free.

have seen it on the railways, where, thanks to privatisation giving more choice, we have different companies running services, with a multitude of different fares, and a total nonsense created making life so complicated. We all know about gas and electricity - yes, the government gave us all this wonderful choice so we can spend all that time we haven't got switching from company to company to get the best deal. How crazy can we get? Wasn't it so much easier before all that nonsense? Look at all the fantastic choice we have over mobile

phones, internet providers and TV services; then we have to worry about what our credit rating is and the minefield of trying to book a holiday or a flight when there's a multitude of providers, and then we have to go online to choose the best deal. But then is it the best deal, when we learn that only those companies which subscribe are accessed on the search engines? The obsession with choice goes on and on and I'm sure it's not what the public really want. Why on earth do we allow governments to make our lives ever more complicated than

they need be? As for all these scammers who have been and are still conning pensioners of their hardearned cash, we need a small army of investigators finding the culprits. It's all very well banning cold calling by scammers - it shouldn't have been allowed in the first place. It's closing the stable door after the horse has bolted. We need to bring an end to the whole rotten business of releasing pension funds It was the worst possible thing that George Osborne and David Cameron and co, ever did.

Total Contempt

Regular readers know what I think of useless UK councils, and here are two more examples of why I have little regard for them. Highgrove House, just south-west of Tetbury, is the family residence of Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. The Georgian estate is off the A433 Bath Road, which has been blighted by potholes for years. A section of the road has now been smoothed over but only in the section outside Prince Charles' estate!

Not surprisingly, people using the road are furious. Gloucestershire County Council has denied favouritism and says they have had no contact with the Highgrove Estate about the A433. Why the whole road has not been dealt with remains a mystery. Even more ridiculous is Swansea Council which has spent two and a half thousand pounds of public money on a prosecution against a 19year-old girl whose "crime" was feeding a few chips to a

pigeon. An enforcement officer issued a ÂŁ25 fine to the teenager for depositing litter but she refused to pay, saying that the bird had eaten the chips within seconds. The council then increased the fine to ÂŁ100 because she was late paying and again she refused, so now they are taking her to court. It transpired that if the girl had fed corn or seed to the bird there would not have been an offence. Stupid councils, stupid jobsworths. Britain would be better without them.

Friday 25th November 2016

What Is ‘Pension Freedom’? Keith Littlewood, Regional Manager Costa Cálida

For almost 30 years now I have worked in the pensions industry. I started out helping people save and plan for their retirement by using schemes that had certain rules, legislations and barriers to how benefits could be taken. Quite often clients were put off by the restrictions even though generous tax reliefs were offered as incentives. It is ironic now that for people who had pensions either saved personally or accumulated whilst being members of their employer’s schemes, many of those barriers have now been lifted by the Government and they are now left with pension pots that they can have ‘almost’

total control of. Now many people find pensions very confusing; for me it has been a large part of my whole working life. I can help you understand what your pension statements mean. I can even write to a company you worked for or a provider you saved with and get all the information you need so that I can explain in simple terms what your benefits now mean to you. Quite often a client will be unaware of what benefits they have. This happened very recently to me when a client asked me to contact the NHS as she had worked for them part-time for just five years 20 years ago. She was gobsmacked when I got the information back and she had a pension valued at above £200,000 – this is now helping her plan her retirement and she can do the travelling she thought she would never be able to do. This lady was 56 years old, and instead of waiting another four years to receive benefits, she could access them now by transferring to a Qualifying Registered Overseas Pension Scheme as she lived in Spain and not the UK. I saw a picture recently on Facebook that she was enjoying a holiday of a lifetime in Peru. It is very easy to find out information on your pension. Contact me and I will complete a letter of authority from you, then I will do all the work from there. When I get the information back, I will contact you and explain what all your options are. There is no charge for this service so it is very worthwhile for you to dig out your UK National Insurance number and arrange for me to see you. In today’s financial climate, it is essential you do everything you can to make sure your money is safe and secure and what you want to transpire in the future has the best chance of happening. If you need advice or if have any questions regarding the above, you can contact me, Keith Littlewood DipPFS, on 657 684 094 or email keith.littlewood@blacktowerfm.com. The above information was correct at the time of preparation and does not constitute investment advice and you should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity. Blacktower Financial Management (Int) Ltd is licensed in Gibraltar by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and is registered with both the DGS and CNMV in Spain

Friday 25th November 2016

Guide Promise

Friday 25th November 2016

Spades Away

A new rubbish and cleaning services building for the San Javier area was given the old-fashioned foundation ceremony routine by Mayor José Miguel Luengo on Monday. Witnessed by bosses of the FCC company that run the local cleaning servic-

es for the council, the headquarters, which will be finished by next summer, is being built on the Alton del Villar II industrial estate, and will consist of an office block as well as garages for all of the garbage collection and street cleaning fleet.

Dolores has a new local police chief in the shape of José Cristian Cañizares, who has moved to the municipality from neighbouring Rafal. He has been the winner of a number of policing awards with Dolores

Mayor, José Joaquín Hernández, saying that it was the start of a new era seeing closer cooperation between the council and the local police, which would be of huge benefit to the people living in Dolores.

Top Cop

Orihuela council’s tourist department has produced five thousand copies of a food guide covering bars and restaurants across Orihuela city, with a promise that a similar publication featuring around 80 businesses on the Orihuela Costa is currently in production. Tourism and coastal councillor, Sofia Alvarez, added that a tapas route showcasing international cuisine is taking place this weekend on the Orihuela Costa, with a drink and tapa costing two euro fifty cents. The event runs from this Saturday until Wednesday November 30th.

Friday 25th November 2016

Pets

Friday 25th November 2016

Dreaming About You

Many scientists believe that dogs dream while they sleep, and some have even speculated on the contents of those unconscious thoughts. One of them is Harvard psychologist Dr. Deirdre Barrett who is quoted as telling People magazine: "Since dogs are generally extremely attached to their human owners, it's likely your dog is dreaming of your face, your smell and of pleasing or annoying you." The reason, according to her, is that animals are probably like people who tend to "dream about the same things they're

interested in by day..." In fact, even dogs' sleep patterns are considered to be similar to that of humans’, with a report noting that the cycle typically includes "stages of wakefulness, rapid-eyemovement, [also called] REM sleep and non-rapideye-movement sleep." REM sleep is the period during which humans dream, and researchers think the same is probably true for dogs. Indications that canine pets are in this stage reportedly include barking, leg movements, and eyes shifting under closed lids.

Why Do Cats Meow So Much? Why do cats meow? The reasons change as they grow from kittens into cats. Kittens meow to their mothers when they’re hungry, cold, or scared. But once cats get older, they use other vocalisations - such as yowling, hissing, and growling - to communicate with each other. Meowing is reserved for their communications with people. Of course, the amount of meowing varies by breed and even cat. Oriental breeds, especially Siamese cats, are known as great “talkers”, so anyone who doesn’t like meowing probably should steer clear of these breeds. And some cats just seem to like to hear their own voices, while others seem to want to carry on a conversation with their owners. If your cat is talking a little more than you’d like, try to figure out the cause first. Once you know the reason, you can then work to get your cat to meow less. Cats meow for many reasons, from the serious to the attention-seeking. They include:ILLNESS. The first step is a thorough check-up by your vet. Numerous diseases can cause a cat to feel hunger,

thirst, or pain, all of which can lead to excessive meowing. Elderly cats also can develop an overactive thyroid or kidney disease, both of which can result in excessive vocalisations. ATTENTION SEEKING. Despite what some people think, cats don’t like being alone a lot. Cats often meow to initiate play, petting, or to get you to talk to them. If you want to cut down on attention-seeking meows, stop responding when it happens. Only give her attention when she’s quiet. If she starts to meow again, look or walk away. But don’t ignore your pet. Spend quality time each day with her, playing, grooming, and talking to her. A tired pet is a quieter pet. WANTS FOOD. Some cats meow every time someone walks in the kitchen, hoping to get a bite. And many cats become very vocal when it gets close to their feeding times. If this is your problem, don’t feed your cat when she cries. Wait until she quiets to put down food, and don’t give her treats when she meows. If this doesn’t work, get an automatic feeder that opens at set times. Now kitty will meow at the feeder and not you. GREETING YOU. Many cats meow when their people come home, or even when they just meet them in the house. This is a hard habit to break, but look at it as kitty saying she’s happy to see you. LONELINESS. If your pet spends too many hours a day

alone, think about getting somebody to drop in during the day, or find other ways to enrich your pet’s life. Put a bird feeder outside a window she can watch. Leave foraging toys out with food inside. Get her a kitty condo and rotate different toys that you leave out for play. STRESS. Cats that are experiencing stress often become more vocal. A new pet or baby, a move or changes to the home, an illness or the loss of a loved one can turn your cat into a talker. Try to discover what is stressing your pet and help her adjust to the change. If that’s not possible, give your cat extra attention and quiet time to help soothe her. OLD AGE. Cats, just like people, can suffer from a form of mental confusion, or cognitive dysfunction, as they age. They become disoriented and often cry plaintively for no apparent reason, especially at night. A nightlight sometimes can help if your cat becomes disoriented at night, and vets often can prescribe medications that can help deal with these symptoms. BREEDING. If your cat isn’t spayed or neutered, then you’re going to hear a lot more noise. Females yowl

when in heat, and males yowl when they smell a female in heat. Both can be maddening to live with. Getting your pet spayed or neutered will prevent this. WHAT NOT TO DO!!! 1. Don't ignore your cat without making sure there’s no problem. Although you don’t want to reward meowing, sometimes cats meow for good reason - they can’t reach their litter box, they’re trapped in a room, the water bowl is empty. Check on them when they meow to determine if it’s something you can safely ignore, or a problem that must be corrected right away. 2. Don’t punish your cat for meowing. Hitting, shouting, and spraying cats with water rarely work to quiet a meowing cat in the long run, but all those actions will make your cat distrust or even dislike you. 3. Don’t give in. If your cat is used to getting what he wants from meowing, he’s going to meow more, and louder, when it quits working. In other words, it will probably get worse before it gets better. Just keep rewarding quiet behaviour and ignoring meowing, and eventually she’ll get the idea!

Pets Corner: Can You Take In A Homeless Dog Or Cat?

BLANCA

HEIDI

SIMBA

TINO

COOPER

Blanca is a Pointer/Staffy cross breed who is looking for her forever home and is aged about seven years. Blanca mixes really well with other dogs and likes people. She is an obedient dog who is very intelligent and has an amazing personality, and has been spayed. If you would like to adopt this lovely lady, then please get in touch with the K9 Club by calling 600 845 420 to learn more about her.

APAH want a long-term foster home for Heidi, who has been in APAH's care since 2010. She is a mature, very affectionate cat with a life-long medical condition, which isn't contagious and is kept under control by medication; which she takes without a problem. Her medical needs will be maintained by APAH, but she needs a loving home for her later years. For more on Heidi, please call 630 422 563 or 616 210 850.

Simba is a big but gentle boy who is very affectionate and loves nothing more than playing with his toy, and he’s being looked after, having spent eight years with his owner, who sadly died. Despite being 11 years old, Simba behaves like a young pup, and is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered. For more details about Simba, please contact the SAT kennels on 966 710 047 or send an email info@satanimalrescue.com

Tino is a 20-month-old Lancashire Heeler and has been waiting for a new mummy and daddy to fall for his charms for a few months now. He really is a perfect gentleman and will make a wonderful companion dog. Tino is neutered, chipped, vaccinated and house trained. He is good with other dogs and loves to be around people. If you are interested in adopting Tino, phone Pets in Spain on 645 469 253. www.petsinspain.com

Cooper is around two years old and was skin and bone when he was rescued from under a caravan, and he could not move! He is now nursed back to 90 percent of what he should and we are looking for a foster home. He is the most beautiful natured dog that PEPA have ever come across 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 email p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.c om

JESS & YOGI Jess and Yogi are two beautiful Yorkshire Terriers that are looking for a new home. Jess on the left is 10 months old and weighs in at three point six kilos, whilst Yogi is 18 months old and weighs four point two kilos. Jess and Yoki both have a wonderful, sweet nature, love to be around people and are good with other dogs. To learn more about them call Pets in Spain on 645 469 253. www.petsinspain.com

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Homeless Help Reach Out is the Torrevieja-based charity that provides help to the homeless and needy of the area, and is after any items that can be sold at their charity shops, which help fund the work they do. They have two shops, one of which is at their centre on Calle Bella Antonia in the city, and the proceeds help provide two meals a day to their registered families. Reach Out can collect and deliver furniture and any other items to and from their centre. You can call them on 965 713 063, or go to their website, www.reachouttorrevieja.com

Supporting MABS

San Javier Golf Club raised 566 euro in support of the MABS Cancer Support charity at their recent Captain's Charity Golf Day. David Archer nominated MABS as his beneficiary, and as well as the fundraising day itself, an online donations page was set up, to enable people who couldn't attend the event, to contribute . The golf day was well attended by the membership of the society at their home course (La Serena Golf ) in Los Alcazares, with the even-

Adios Phil & Vera

Help Murcia Mar Menor´s friendship group held a fun lunch recently at the Puerto 3 restaurant in Los Alcazares, which gave them a chance to say goodbye to Phil and Vera Farmer who are returning to England after being active at the charity’s weekly car boot sale at the Auto Cine, San Javier. This means that HELP has lost two valuable members and so if you have a few hours to spare that you would like to put to good use in the Murcia region, please visit the charity at their office in Calle Penélope, by the Arches in Los Alcazares or phone 968 570 059.,

tual winners being Mick Hardy and Bob Eaton in the Stableford pairs competition.

Pictured is Janet Bell from MABS receiving the cheque from David Archer.

Dramatic Night The GASP (Gran Alacant and Santa Pola) Theatre Group will be presenting another evening of fun on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November at the Salon de Actos at the Santara Resort, Gran Alacant, with curtain up at 7.30 pm. The two part show features a return to the dark days of Victorian melodrama, and after the interval, there will be a light-hearted side swipe at Brexit. Tickets, at eight euro each, are avail-

On With The Show

able from David Ashley on 966 181 113, or you can

send an email to them at gasptheatre@hotmail.co.uk

Xmas Rascals

Festive Spangles The Spangles Ladies’ Harmony Chorus are going to finish off a busy year as they join in the festive spirit to sing at various venues in Los Alcázares, Balsicas, Cabo de Palos, Sucina and Torrevieja. “We love this time of year,” remarked Spangles’ Musical Director, Wendy Grant, “and we’ve been dusting off our Christmas repertoire since September. It’s our chance to give something back to the community by supporting local charities.” The Spangles dates are as follows:Thursday, December 1st – 8.00 pm - Christmas Lights Turning on Ceremony at the Spanglish Bar, Balsicas Friday, December 2nd – 4.00 pm - Christmas Fair at the Palm Lounge, Cabo de

Palos Sunday, December 4th 11.00 am - Cruz Azul Christmas Fair at the Bulevar Oasis, Los Alcázares Friday, December 9th – 7.30 pm - Christmas with Spangles Concert at the Salón de Plenos, Los Alcázares (Tickets available at five euro) Saturday, December 10th 5.00 pm Joint concert with

Crescendo for Age Concern at the Christian Fellowship Church, Torrevieja (Tickets available at five euro) Wednesday, December 14th – 2.00 pm - Ladies' Lunch at the Restaurante Mario, Sucina Seasonal Fayre Tickets for the paid concerts are available by calling 968 574 987 or emailing info@spangleschorus.com.

Silver Service It’s a special weekend for the Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF), who are celebrating their silver anniversary, following their inauguration in 1991. A special celebratory service will be taking place this Sunday morning at 10.30 am at the church on Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 86, with Simon Foster from Elim Churches UK as the guest speaker. More details about the TCF are available via their website, www.tcf-spain.org

Two young performers take to the stage next week in Studio32’s musical production of “A Christmas Carol” at San Fulgencio’s Cardenal Belluga theatre. Young Ebenezer and his fiancée Emily are played by Studio 32 newcomers Luke Ringrose and Emily Bentley. Performances are on between Wednesday November 30th and Saturday December 3rd, with curtain up at 7.30 pm. Tickets are priced at nine euro, and are available by calling 642 080 258.

The Rascals showgroup will be singing Christmas carols and traditional festive songs across the area next month to raise money for local children’s charities. The group's schedule is as follows; Thursday December 1st Sacko's Bar, El Limonar, Torrevieja at 11.00 am. Saturday December 3rd San Luis square, Torrevieja at 2.00 pm. Sunday December 4th

Los Montesinos square at 1.00 pm. Tuesday December 6th Carmen's Bar, El Chaparral, Torrevieja at 2.15 pm. Thursday December 8th Iceland store, Torrevieja at 11.00 am. Saturday December 10th Punta Prima at 11.00 am. For more details about The Rascals, you can telephone 966 727 282, or visit their website, which is www.therascals.org.

Seasonal Fayre La Siesta Ladies Friendship Group will be linking up with the La Siesta Evangelical Church for a Christmas Fayre at the church in La Siesta, Torrevieja tomorrow

(Saturday November 26th), starting at 10.30 am. There’ll be plenty of stalls including refreshments and a tombola, so come along and bring all the family.

Friday 25th November 2016

BY DAVE SILVER

Plenty Of Push To Pull A Pint Although I am no stranger to the public house, there was a time when to push open the heavy swing doors of a hostelry took a mighty effort on my part. I'm not talking physical strength here. Many childhood years of flicking football figures during numerous table-top fixtures in my dining room meant that my paws were packed with potency when it came to swiftly overcoming any obstacles in my way. It's a pity though that my legs weren't as proficient as my hands. For although opening those pub doors was no big deal, my pins weren't swift enough to stride on into the alehouse in one fluid movement. Consequently, those weighty swing doors would swing right back into my face

while I was still standing on the pavement with embarrassment scrawled over my bruised features. But I digress. The major reason that stepping through those pub doors proved such a problem was that I was terrifically apprehensive. How would I step confidently over to the bar? How would I catch the barman's eye? How would I order my drink? Indeed, what would I have to drink? You must remember that this was long before the days I frequented my own beloved local with the irascible but loveable Dave the barman and the cast of quirky characters which has inspired me to write many a Courier column. No, this was at a time and of a place when and where young adult social life was new to me. I was a

teenage lad raring to step out onto the path of pleasurable pursuits but at the same time absolutely scared stiff of venturing forth. But at the same time, I wasn't on my own. I had my best pal with me. Eric, the soon to be qualified dentist, was an intelligent and confident young fellow and I was sure he would take the lead when we entered the mystical world of the pub for the very first time. 'I'm scared. You go in first,' Eric whispered. 'But you're cleverer and more sure of yourself than I am,' I pointed out. 'But that's only when I'm poking my head into people's mouths and learning how to probe their Hampstead Heaths,' Eric the soon-to-be dentist argued. 'That's what I mean,' I

countered. 'You're already using Cockney slang and everyone knows that London folk are more sophisticated than us provincial Mancunians.' We both stood there on the pavement glued to the spot as pubgoers passed us to enter the pub and passed us again on their way out again. 'The place will be shutting soon,' hissed Eric. 'We're gonna have to make a move.' 'After you,' I shot back. 'No, after you,' insisted Eric who then had an afterthought. 'Anyway, you should be used to pubs,' he claimed. 'Didn't your mum used to send you to your local to bring your dad home at closing time? I read about that in your Courier column.' I dropped my head in

shame. 'I made that up,' I confessed. 'I lied about my father's drinking habits in order to make my family more colourful and therefore more interesting to read about. 'Indeed, Dad is quite an abstemious fellow. He only goes out nearly every night to get away from Mother's pets. He says you can only have so much of a houseful of dogs, cats, budgies and hyperactive tortoises.' Eric scratched his head. 'But surely, after a day at work, your father would be only too pleased to share his evenings with a bunch of friendly animals.' 'Not when your job is head keeper at the zoo you wouldn't,' I said. Eric stopped scratching his head and shook it in anger instead. 'You're lying

again!' he shouted. 'Your father does NOT work with beasties!' My bestest friend stormed off in disgust. But then, because he IS my bestest friend, Eric came back again. 'I guess it's time for both of us to shut our gobs and just get on with it,' he sighed. 'We'll enter the pub together.' And by jove we did it! Feeding on each other's new-found resolve, we strode confidently to the bar, and beckoned the barman. 'What will you be having, boys?' he asked. 'Orange juice? A packet of crisps?' We each produced our birth certificates to prove that we had reached the age to legally quaff alcohol. 'Two pints of your cheapest ale, my man,' said Eric. 'And can I have a cherry on a stick in mine?' I added.

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The BBC must be absolutely spitting mad that they are holding the rights to a show called Top Gear, which is just a name these days, now that Clarkson, Hammond, and May have gone over to Amazon Prime and just launched their superior rival, The Grand Tour. It's a kind of reverse situation to the Great British Bake Off pinched by Channel Four in the "snatch of the year", with both scenarios having exactly the same conclusion, namely, if you don't have the performing talent, you don't have the heart of the show. Remember the blood-letting over the new-look Top Gear earlier this year, with Chris Evans somewhat unfairly being used as the fall guy for the poor audience reaction and ratings. Without Clarkson, Hammond, and May it just wasn't going to be the same, and all kinds of format tinkering and personnel changes just isn't going to bring it back to life. Period. What that trio did, was to make a highly entertaining hour that would appeal to countless viewers around the world who had simply a

A Grand Tour De Force

minimal, or even no interest in cars and motoring. Now they've given their former employers a gigantic bloody nose with The Grand Tour, which if anything, is even better than Top Gear was before, with Amazon giving it a massive 160-millionpound budget. Remember that Top Gear, along with Doctor Who, is the BBC's biggest international-selling money-spinner, and they are left holding a product that will never again earn the past enormous riches for them, despite any kind of hype they choose to promote it over the next year. The Grand Tour is great fun, and is the old Top Gear in all but name. The team anchor it from a big tent in international locations, starting with California, which was perfect to take the rip out of the Yanks over driving on the wrong side of the road, and why the RAF is so much superior to the American Air Force. The new test track is called the Eboladrome, shaped like the Ebola virus, and we had three guest celebrities in the shape of Jeremy Renner, Armie Hammer, and Carol Vorderman, all "dying" in

their attempts to reach the California desert. There's no Stig (he's BBC property), but we have an American Nascar driver taking the rip instead at the Eboladrome (an ex-RAF airfield near Swindon), and we got our trio doing some testing in Portugal for the opening show, with Jeremy Clarkson losing a bet which involved his house being demolished, something that sadly didn't happen! Even the closing captions had a Top Gear-feel about them, and The Grand Tour is a total triumph for Jeremy, Richard, and James, who along with ex-Top Gear boss, Andy Willman, actually produce the show through their own company. They are laughing all the way to the bank, and

good luck to them I say. There were two highlights for me in the BBC's annual Children in Need show aired last Friday. On the funny side, there was a hilarious sketch with Eddie Redmayne trying to get through on the phone to Pudsey Bear, with Mel & Sue manning the BBC switchboard, putting him through to a range of personalities. Redmayne showed what a likeable and fantastic Oscar-winning actor he is, as he knocked out his lines on a movie set with great gusto and perfect timing in a masterclass display. On the serious side, Sheridan Smith introduced a truly heart-breaking video telling the story of a couple that had lost both their chil-

dren, Abigail and Harrison. If you failed to be moved by that, then there is no hope for you as a human being. Presenter Rochelle Humes had to be comforted by her hubby Marvin (they both did great) to keep on going after they cut back to her in the studio once the video had finished, as she merely expressed what we felt. A record 46 million pounds was raised on the night, which I'm sure the great Sir Terry would have looked down on with great pride. On a slight negative, did you get the feeling that CIN had been downsized this year by the cost-conscious Beeb? A good source told me that the production budget was slashed leading to an earlier finish time, coupled with less star names, and far fewer contributions and shows from around the country compared to years gone by. It just smelt of being an Elstree studio production rather than something that brought all corners of the UK together, despite airing a couple of fund-raising montages which made a specific point of emphasising the regions. It's heartening to see that

though there are only two new hit dramas on US mainstream screens this autumn, both have been snapped up for "free to air" viewing by the main UK channels, tearing them away from the clutches of Sky Television. Starting in 10 days time on Channel Four, is a heartwarming drama comedy about a group of characters called This Is Us. The main players all happen to share the same birthday and their paths all intertwine, and with great reviews Stateside, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to see a successful non-crime related show. As I mentioned earlier this year, the small-screen version of Lethal Weapon has been bought by ITV, and has done well for FOX in the States. Sky's obsession with over-inflated sports rights has seen them take their eyes off the ball elsewhere, and that's been to the benefit of other channels, so far. But be warned, as Sky boss Jeremy Darroch recently told a media conference in Barcelona that he is planning to switch more resources away from sport and into general entertainment programming.

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reporter Brenda Emmanus will meet and profile our Top 10 great living British designers, finding out what inspires them to make such phenomenal objects. The programme will reveal how designers have responded to society's evolving tastes, from the brash 1960s modernism of Margaret Calvert's road signs through to the colourful technology of Rick Dickinson’s ZX Spectrum. It will also meet Britain's most prolific designer, Sir Kenneth Grange as well as Andrew Ritchie who gave the world the Brompton Bike. Pictured: Brenda Emmanus and Sir Terrence Conran

The average human brain is capable of remembering four things at a time. So why can some people remember four hundred? In this one-hour documentary we explore the incredible world of competitive memory by following the stories of a group of British hopefuls as they take on the challenge of competing against the world’s leading memory athletes at the World Memory Championships in China. By following their training, we learn more about the simple techniques that the best mental athletes use to radically boost their ability to memorise anything from strings of numbers thousands of digits long to the order of a full deck of shuffled playing cards in less than 25 seconds.

Rillington Place Tuesday - BBC One Based on the real life events, this tense and impactful thriller explores the crimes of John Christie and the subsequent tragic miscarriage of justice in 1940s and 50s London. The drama is presented over three episodes from three different perspectives, as our characters’ lives tragically converge at 10 Rillington Place. Christie and his estranged wife Ethel are reunited after a nine-year separation and move into 10 Rillington Place. As war breaks out, the fractures in their relationship begin to reappear, with deceit, suspicion and violence never far below the veneer of married respectability. John Christie is played by Tim Roth and Ethel is played by Samantha Morton.

Walliams And Friend

Friday - BBC One Walliams & Friend features a different guest 'Friend' every episode, creating a one-off, brand new double act with David Walliams each week. This week, it's award-winning comedian Jack Whitehall who joins David Walliams for a variety of comedy sketches. See Jack Whitehall as you’ve never seen him before. This episode includes Jack and David’s inappropriate take on Sherlock and Watson; the world’s worst dating show contestant and Jack doing something David has never done before - dressing as a woman. Also includes the launch of Britain’s cruelest reality TV show, Celebrity Slammer, in which David finds himself locked up with the likes of The Chuckle Brothers and Bob Carolgees. The series also features a talented support cast including Morgana Robinson, Mike Wozniak and Jason Lewis.

Fantastic Beasts and JK Rowling’s Wizarding World Saturday - BBC One Warwick Davis explores the phenomenal popularity of JK Rowling’s Wizarding World, with exclusive access to the cast and creators of her new film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. He meets star Eddie Redmayne on the set of the new movie, and catches up with JK Rowling at the world premiere in New York.

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Friday 25th November 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Ill Gotten Gains 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 12:45 Rip Off Britain: Food 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Coroner 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Still Open All Hours It’s Christmas at Arkwright’s and Granville has his eye on a tree which gives him more than he bargained for 21:00 EastEnders Whitney confronts Lee about what has been going on Khan Citizen 21:30 Tragedy strikes the Khan household, as Amjad's bewigged father, Mr Malik, is knocked down and killed by the number 37 bus 22:00 Have I Got News for You Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and Jess panellists guest Phillips MP and Nish Kumar. 22:30 Walliams & Friend New comedy series in which David Walliams is joined by a different guest in each episode for a variety of sketches 23:00 News 23:35 The Graham Norton Show 00:25 Would I Lie to You? 00:55 The Apprentice 01:55 Weather for the Week Ahead 02:00 News

07:15 My Life in Books 07:45 The Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 08:30 Junior Bake Off 09:00 A Tale of Five Temples: The Story of Hinduism in Britain 09:30 The Welsh Italians 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Coast 14:15 Cash in the Attic 14:45 Just Good Friends 15:15 Open All Hours 15:45 Talking Comedy 16:15 Hunters of the South Seas 17:15 The Dark: Nature’s Nighttime World 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 20:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Two legends of British comedy, Ronni Ancona and Jan Ravens are joined on this road trip by antiquers Phil Serrell and James Braxton

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 Tenable 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Time is running out for Frank 20:30 Coronation Street Daniel faces interrogation from his family 21:00 Countrywise Ben Fogle recalculates the height of England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike, with the team from the Ordnance Survey. Meanwhile, Liz Bonnin visits Cheshire’s Lyme Park to witness one of autumn’s greatest natural wonders the red deer rut. Plus, chef Gino De Campo invites viewers to his adopted home county of Hertfordshire to find woodland ingredients for his mushroom bruschetta

07:00 Countdown 07:45 The Goldbergs 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:55 Live: Formula 1 Motor Racing 11:35 Jamie’s Comfort Food 12:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 13:00 News 13:05 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 13:55 Live: Formula 1 Motor Racing 16:00 Deal or No Deal 17:00 Coast vs Country 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 20:30 Unreported World Kiki King and Karim Shah visit Mozambique to investigate the disturbing phenomenon known as ‘sex for grades’, where teachers force schoolgirls to have sex with them in return for good grades

21:30 Coastal Path Paul Rose explores the spectac- 21:30 Coronation Street ular South Cornwall coast- Peter lays down the law to the Barlows line

21:00 Alan Carr’s Happy Hour Entertainment show, featuring celebrity guests, stand-up comedy, variety acts and live music, filmed at a social club in front of a specially invited audience, with amazing audience surprises and exclusive performances on the cards

22:00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! As the celebrities battle to remain in camp, can they endure all the jungle has to throw at them? Ant and Dec round up all the latest from down under

22:00 Gogglebox Britain’s favourite opinionated TV viewers share more sharp, insightful, passionate and sometimes emotional critiques of the week’s biggest and best shows

23:30 News 00:15 Film Carry on at Your Convenience (PG) 01:55 Jackpot247 04:00 Murder, She Wrote 04:50 ITV Nightscreen

23:00 The Last Leg 00:05 First Dates 01:10 Drifters 01:35 Film - Silver Linings Playbook (14) 03:40 The Windsors 04:05 Breaking the Silence

21:00 Mastermind Quiz

22:00 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends Rick Stein heads to southern Spain and the historic city of Cadiz 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight 00:05 Close to the Enemy 01:05 Sold! Inside the World’s Biggest Auction House 02:05 Question Time 03:05 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends 04:05 This Is BBC Two

07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 House Doctor 13:10 News 13:15 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Film - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (PG) 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 The Gadget Show Virtual reality is on the agenda as Jason produces a spooky, immersive film trailer, while Jon sets out to prove that modern VR can be a wallet-friendly pastime. 21:00 Secrets of Great British Castles With the aid of dramatic reconstruction, Dan Jones explores the 900-year history of Leeds Castle in Kent, from its origins as a royal Saxon family’s manor and Norman stronghold to the private property of six queens, a Tudor palace, a Jacobean country house, a Georgian mansion and an elegant 20th-century retreat for the rich and famous 22:00 Britain’s Greatest Bridges From 1981 to 1998, the Humber Bridge was the longest singlespan suspension bridge in the world, and many consider it to be Britain’s most beautiful. Rob Bell discovers the facts about its ground-breaking construction 23:00 The Best of Bad TV 01:45 SuperCasino 04:10 That’s So 05:00 That’s So 05:50 Housebusters

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WALLIAMS & FRIEND

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Walliams & Friend features a different guest 'Friend' every episode, creating a one-off, brand new double act with David Walliams each week. This week, it's award-winning comedian Jack Whitehall who joins David Walliams for a variety of comedy sketches.See Jack Whitehall as you’ve never seen him before. This episode includes Jack and David’s inappropriate take on Sherlock and Watson; the world’s worst dating show contestant and Jack doing something David has never done before dressing as a woman.

In the end, Frank decides not to take the money and accepts a beating instead. But will everything turn out as he expects? Meanwhile, Moira seeks comfort over James’s death.

In Emmerdale Bobby gives Frank an ultimatum, threatening to ruin his life if he doesn’t hand the cash over by 1pm. When Tracy arrives with a substantial cash donation from Lawrence, an eagle-eyed Frank realises he can use it to pay Bobby.

In Coronation Street, when Daniel stays out all night, Adam is certain he’s

run off with his car. Tracy and Peter also wonder why Daniel lied about living with his mum. At the same time, Ken admits to Mary how wonderful it’s been reconnecting with Daniel after years of estrangement. Daniel arrives back on the street and is furious to learn that Tracy went prying in his home. Under interrogation from Tracy, Peter and Adam, Daniel is forced to admit that Denise walked out when he was 15 and he hasn’t

07:00 Dinner Date 07:50 Ellen DeGeneres 08:35 Emmerdale 09:35 Coronation Street 10:05 Psych 10:55 Catchphrase 11:40 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 12:40 You’ve Been Framed! 13:15 Emmerdale 14:15 Coronation Street 14:45 Ellen DeGeneres 15:35 Jeremy Kyle 19:00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Family Guy 23:30 I’m a Celebrity Extra Camp 00:35 American Dad! 01:30 Two and a Half Men 02:30 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 03:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 03:30 Teleshopping ITV3 07:00 Movies Now 07:10 Man About the House 07:35 Heartbeat 08:35 Where the Heart Is 09:40 Wild at Heart 10:40 Judge Judy 11:55 Murder, She Wrote 12:55 Wycliffe14:05 Heartbeat 15:05 Wild at Heart 16:10 Where the Heart Is 17:15 Doctor in the House 17:50 You’re Only Young Twice 18:25 George and Mildred 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Doc Martin 22:00 Midsomer Murders 00:05 Blue Murder 01:40 Lewis 03:20 Long Lost Family 04:10 Rory Bremner’s Great British Views ITV4 07:00 The Professionals 08:00 The Chase 09:00 Quincy, ME 10:05 Ironside 11:10 The Professionals 12:10 Cash Cowboys 13:10 Pawn Stars 13:45 Live: Player’s Championship Darts 18:00 Storage Wars 19:00 Cash Cowboys 20:00 Live: Player’s Championship Darts 00:00 Film - The Keeper (15) 02:05 The Big Fish Off 03:00 Fifth Gear 03:50 ITV4 Nightscreen 04:00 Teleshopping

08:00 Peter Hurst, 11:00 Trev Massey, 14:00 Alex Trelinski, 16:00 Gordon Lack

seen her since. Ken is dismayed as Daniel explains how he lived in fear of being taken into care. But a sceptical Adam accuses Daniel of stealing his car and a row erupts. Drained by all the drama, could this latest uproar put a fatal strain on Ken’s health? In the second episode, when Ken reveals his fears that the constant family squabbles could be the death of him, Peter takes action. Sick of rowing with Adam and Tracy,

Daniel leaves Number 1 but Peter finds him and persuades him to return to be a part of the family. Explaining about Ken’s health, Peter lays down the law to the Barlows and Ken is pleasantly surprised when Peter reveals he’s arranged for Adam and Daniel to share the Corner Shop flat. It looks as though things are looking up for the Barlows until Adam secretly takes a phone call - all is not what it seems. In Eastenders, Whitney

confronts Lee about why he lied over his whereabouts yesterday. How will Lee react?

Meanwhile, an upset Dennis confides in Phil about recent events. Elsewhere, Dot attends her doctor’s appointment, but what news will she receive about her sight?

Saturday 26th November

6 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 James Martin: Home Comforts 13:00 Football Focus 14:00 News 14:15Live: UK Championship Snooker 15:00 Live: International Rugby Union: Scotland v Georgia 17:30 Final Score 18:20 Celebrity Mastermind 18:50 News 19:10 Pointless Celebrities

07:00 Film - The Las Vegas Film 08:25 Story (U) 10:00 Underwater! Natural World 11:00 Secret Britain 12:00 Homes Under the Hammer 13:00 The Good Cook 13:30 The Best Dishes Ever 14:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 15:00 Live: UK Championship Live: 18:00 Snooker International Rugby Union: Wales v South Africa

07:00 CITV 10:25 News 10:30 Murder, She Wrote 12:20 Wild Australia with Ray Mears 12:50 Cash Trapped 13:50 News 14:00 This Time Next Year 15:00 50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments 17:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 17:30 Fantastic Beasts: The Wizarding World of JK Rowling 18:30 News 19:00 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars

20:00 Strictly Come Dancing The competition is at melting point as our six surviving couples pivot, twist and turn to keep the glitter ball trophy in their sights. Tonight they have to dance not just once - but twice!

20:30 International Rugby Cotter Union Andrew brings the best of the action from Twickenham, where England seek a sixth sucover victory cessive Argentina

20:00 Meet the Parents Holly Willoughby puts the love lives of more singletons in the hands of the people that know them best. Will the parents big up 20:00 China: Between their kids, or merely embar- Clouds and Dreams In central China, mothers rass them? seek safer food for their 21:00 The X Factor children, as the dangerous Dermot O’Leary hosts the impact of chemicals percosinging competition as the lating through the soils and final handful of contestants waters becomes ever more perform live in the studio for apparent, with tragic results the eighth time. Who will impress the voting public 21:00 Britain at Low Tide Tori and Alex explore this week? Lancashire’s coastal archaeology 22:50 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Which campmates are struggling 22:00 Film - Fast & 6 - Hobbs has with jungle life, and which Furious and Brian friendships are beginning to Dominic reassemble their crew to be tested? take down a team of mercenaries (14) 23:50 News 00:10 Film Carry on Henry (PG) 01:50 00:40 Film - Speed (15) Jackpot247 04:00 Murder, 02:45 Hollyoaks Omnibus She Wrote 04:50 ITV 04:50 George Clarke’s Nightscreen Amazing Spaces

21:10 Michael McIntyre’s Big Show Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from One Republic and comedy from Russell Howard 22:10 Casualty After a disappointing review, Jacob, Charlie and Duffy decide to challenge the team. Will Louise find her heart? 23:00 The National Lottery Live 23:10 News 23:30 Match of the Day 00:50 The NFL Show 01:20 Film Shifty (15) 02:45 Weather for the Week Ahead 02:50 News

21:30 Sold! Inside the World’s Biggest Auction House With rare access to some of the richest collectors in the world, we find out how and why they buy at Christie’s 22:30 The Brits Who Designed the Modern World Brenda Emmanus marks the opening of Kensington’s new Design Museum this month by profiling 10 of the most celebrated living British designers 23:30 Jazzie B’s 1980s 00:30 UK Championship Snooker 03:20 Film - Love (12) 04:40 This Is BBC Two

07:10 Gillette World Sport 07:40 Triathlon 08:05 Mobil 1 The Grid 08:30 Frasier 09:25 Murray Walker Meets Jenson Button 10:00 The Morning Line 10:55 Live: Formula 1 Motor Racing 12:25 Lee McKenzie Meets Mark Webber 12:55 Live: Formula 1 Motor Racing 15:30 Racing: Newbury and Newcastle 17:10 Jamie’s Super Food 17:40 Location, Location, Location 18:40 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 19:35 News

07:00 Milkshake 11:05 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:40 Funniest Falls, Fails & Flops 12:05 House Doctor 13:10 Film A Puppy for Christmas 14:55 Film - Wishin’ and Hopin’ (12) 16:35 Film Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas (PG) 18:25 Film - Finding Mrs Claus 20:10 NCIS A decomposed body is found in a tub of acid at a naval base, leading Gibbs to deduce that an imposter is serving on board one of the nuclear submarines 21:00 NCIS: New Orleans NCIS teams with Homeland Security when the murder of a Navy master diver is discovered to be linked to the chatter concerning a foreign attack on the city 21:55 News 22:00 Football Highlights from games including Rotherham Utd v Leeds Utd, Newcastle Utd v Blackburn Rovers, Wo l v e r h a m p t o n Wanderers v Sheffield Wednesday and Aston Villa v Cardiff City 23:25 The Freddie Mercury Story 01:15 SuperCasino 04:10 Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways

13:50 Film - Step Up 3 (PG) 16:00 Film - The Waterboy (12) 17:55 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 19:25 Film - The Mummy (PG) 21:45 Scorpion 22:50 The Xtra Factor 23:20 Family Guy 23:50 I’m a Celebrity Extra Camp 00:50 Family Guy 01:50 American Dad! 02:50 Bordertown 03:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records ITV3 12:50 Agatha Christie’s Marple 14:50 Midsomer Murders 16:55 Midsomer Murders 21:00 Doc Martin 22:00 Endeavour 00:00 Midsomer Murders 02:05 Wycliffe ITV4 13:45 Live: Player’s Championship Darts 18:00 Fishing Impossible 19:00 Storage Wars 19:30 Storage Wars 20:00 Live: Player’s Championship Darts 00:00 Film - Eraser (15) 02:15 Car Crash Global 03:15 Hell on Wheels 04:00 Teleshopping

09:00 Alex Trelinski in the Morning 12:00 Paul Norman 15:00 The Retro Chart

Sunday 27th November 07:00 Breakfast 08:35 Match of the Day 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Fern Britton Meets 12:00 Sunday Politics 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:15 Film - Enchanted 15:55 Flog It! 16:35 Escape to the Country 17:20 Planet Earth II 18:20 Songs of Praise 18:55 News 19:20 Countryfile

07:00 The A to Z of TV Big 07:45 Gardening Dreams Small Spaces 08:45 Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein 09:15 Carol Klein’s Plant Odysseys 09:45 Countryfile 10:45 Saturday Kitchen 12:15 Bites Best International Rugby Union 13:15 MOTD2 Extra 14:00 Live: UK Championship Snooker

07:00 CITV 10:25 News 10:30 Bear Grylls Survival Story 11:00 Peston on Sunday 12:00 Gino’s Italian Escape: Hidden Italy 12:30 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel 13:30 News 13:40 Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 14:10 The X Factor 16:00 Midsomer Murders 18:00 Tipping Point 19:00 News 19:30 Off Their Rockers

20:20 Strictly Come Dancing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present last night’s results, revealing which of the six remaining couples are safely through to the next round

19:10 Film - Deep Impact Unless a comet can be destroyed before colliding with Earth, only those allowed into shelters will survive (12)

20:00 The Next Great Magician A Danish daredevil magician takes a jawdropping walk blindfolded through 100 set rat traps and Andrea McLean gets a magical surprise

21:00 Planet Earth II Footage of animals that live in the desert, including a pride of desert lions that risks hunting a giraffe several times their size 22:00 My Mother and Other Strangers A touring variety group visits the town at Halloween, but the celebrations are cut short when a local child falls seriously ill with scarlet fever 23:00 News 23:30 Match of the Day 2 00:50 Sunny D 01:15 Citizen Khan 01:45 Weather for the Week Ahead 01:50 News

21:00 The Mayflower The story of William Bradford and the Mayflower pilgrims, whose voyage to America celebrated in the US every year as Thanksgiving

21:00 The X Factor Dermot hosts as the remaining acts find out who is safe for another week Following more star performances, there will be 22:00 Whites Vs Black: another tense sing-off How Football Changed a Nation Adrian Chiles pres- 22:00 I’m a Celebrity Get ents the story of a famous Me Out of Here! With the football match in which a celebs having endured two team composed entirely of weeks in camp, which of black players took on an all- the campmates has what it takes to be crowned King or white side Queen of the Jungle? 23:00 Black is the New Black 23:30 QI XL 00:15 23:30 News 23:45 Peston UK Championship Snooker on Sunday 00:45 Aviva 03:05 Countryfile 04:00 Premiership Rugby 01:40 Jackpot247 Holby City

07:10 FIA World Endurance Championship 07:35 Le Mans Classic Motor Racing 08:05 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 Frasier 10:00 Sunday Brunch 13:00 Live: Formula 1 Motor Racing 17:40 Guy Martin’s Wall of Death: Behind the Scenes 18:40 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 19:40 News 20:00 The Secret Life of the Zoo Florence and Nadine, two of Chester’s Grevy’s zebras, are both about to give birth, but fixing a due date is almost impossible 21:00 Escape to the Chateau Dick and Angel Strawbridge continue their renovation of a French chateau, 18 months after the end of the first series 22:00 Humans When Mia risks falling into the hands of a mysterious organisation, she is forced to take drastic action 23:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 00:05 Nidiot 01:05 The Last Leg 02:10 Film - Beyond the Hills (14) 04:45 Formula 1 Motor Racing

07:00 Milkshake 10:55 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:30 Football 13:00 The Gadget Show 14:00 Film -The Twelve Trees of Christmas 15:40 Film - Once Upon a Christmas 17:25 Film Annie Claus Is Coming to Town 19:10 Film - Santa Who? Santa suffers an attack of amnesia shortly before Christmas and after falling out of his sleigh. Only the innocence of a small child can save Christmas as we know it (U) 21:00 Ice Road Truckers Art faces his first ice crossing since his near-fatal trip, while Darrell braves one of the road’s most torn-up trails. 21:55 News 22:00 Film - Saving Private Ryan A group of American soldiers are dispatched to locate one man among thousands, a US private whose three brothers have all been killed in action (15) 01:20 Film - Flight of the 03:15 (PG) Phoenix SuperCasino 05:00 Tattoo Disasters UK

14:10 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 15:15 The Hot Desk 15:30 Catchphrase 16:30 You’ve Been Framed! 17:00 Film The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (PG) 19:05 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 20:10 Film - The Waterboy (12) 22:00 The Xtra Factor 23:00 Family Guy 23:30 I’m a Celebrity Extra Camp 00:30 Family Guy ITV3 13:05 A Touch of Frost 15:05 Columbo 16:45 Film - Calamity Jane (U) 18:50 Inspector Morse 21:00 Lewis 23:00 Midsomer Murders 01:05 Agatha Christie’s Marple ITV4 13:45 Live: Player’s Championship Darts 18:00 Pawn Stars 20:00 Live: Player’s Championship Darts 00:00 Film - Lock Up

09:00 The Sunday Morning Love Zone with Mark Nolan 12:00 Trev Massey´s Bit in the Middle 15:00 Classic Country with Tim Rogers

It´s Preview Time - Christmas 2016 on BBC Television BBC Television invites viewers to celebrate Christmas 2016 in all its glory across BBC One, BBC Two and BBC Four, with a bountiful array of festive delights from the nation’s favourite shows, alongside all-star names in brand new content especially for the Christmas season. With Mary, Paul, Mel and Sue eager to taste some Christmas bakes in The Great Christmas Bake Off, the last ever episodes on the BBC; Mrs Brown turning into Scrooge and refusing to put up her Christmas tree; animated adventures and drama with Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes and Raymond Briggs’ Ethel And Ernest; brand new drama with Agatha Christie’s The Witness For The Prosecution; glittering entertainment with Dame Shirley Bassey and David Walliams in a one-off special; stunning snow animals surviving the deepest of winters; The Nutcracker performed by the Royal Ballet; through to Eric Idle trying to educate everyone on the Universe, there is an abundance of Christmas specials for all the family to enjoy. Charlotte Moore, Director of BBC Content, says: "We've pulled out all the stops this Christmas to bring the nation together with a sparkling lineup of family favourites, brand new treats and festive specials on BBC Television. It is time for some of The Great British Bake Off’s memorable past contestants to dig out their pinnies and re-enter the famous tent armed with their best festive recipes, as The Great Christmas Bake Off makes mouths water with its final ever episodes on the BBC. Brendan O’Carroll is back with more from Agnes Brown and family, as the smash hit comedy Mrs Brown’s Boys once again brings laughs galore to two Christmas episodes. More fantastic comedy is in store as the Brockman family return, all grown up, with a festive edition of Outnumbered. Hugh Bonneville swaps Downton Abbey for Walliams & Friend as he joins David Walliams in his hilarious sketch show, and Granville is back with the first in a new series of Still Open All Hours, starring Sir David Jason. And it wouldn’t be Christmas without the residents of Albert Square facing up to festering secrets, fractured families and the explosive return of Max Branning in EastEnders. South Africa is the unexpected destination for the staff at Nonnatus House this Christmas as the stars of Call The Midwife find themselves transported to Hope Clinic, as they fight to save the tiny mission hospital. Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes come to life in six animations voiced by Dominic West, Rob Brydon, Tamsin Greig and many more, plus there’s more original animation with Ethel And Ernest, voiced by Brenda Blethyn and Jim Broadbent. More celebrated actors are set to grace brand

new BBC dramas this Christmas with the likes of Kim Cattrall, Andrea Riseborough, Toby Jones and David Haig joining forces in Agatha Christie’s tale, The Witness For The Prosecution. Bafta-winning writer Sally Wainwright pens new drama To Walk Invisible, which tells the story of the extraordinary Brontë women and the obstacles they faced to come from obscurity and produce some of the greatest novels of all time. The much anticipated return of Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in Sherlock sees the nation’s favourite detective return to British soil. In New York, the Doctor is back on screen for the first time in a year, as Peter Capaldi joins forces with an investigative journalist and a superhero in a bid to save the city in brand new Doctor Who - The Return Of Mysterio. And it’s a time for family in West Yorkshire as Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi and Sarah Lancashire return for a two-part special of Last Tango in Halifax. Christmas isn’t complete without some showbiz sparkle. There’s nothing like a Dame and this year the BBC has exclusive insight into not one, but two of Britain’s finest talents, Dame Shirley Bassey and Dame Judi Dench. In David Walliams Celebrates Dame Shirley Bassey, the iconic singer performs in a glittering night of glamour and entertainment, and documentary, Dame Judi Dench - All The World’s Her Stage, looks at the phenomenal career of one of the world’s most loved and decorated actresses. Sir Lenny Henry is also honoured with this year’s Bafta tribute, Sir Lenny Henry: A Life On Screen. The baubles are out for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, after the nation has chosen its champion for 2016 in the Strictly Come Dancing Grand Final, and more winners will be crowned on Sports Personality Of The Year and The Apprentice Final. It is also time to say farewell to Head Judge Len Goodman who hangs up his ‘seven’ paddle for the last time, with a look back on his Strictly career in Strictly Len Goodman (w/t). Among a raft of comedy and entertainment specials, Michael McIntyre’s Big Christmas Show gets a merry makeover full of Christmas cheer, as celebrity guests - along with comedians Catherine Tate and Harry Enfield - join in the fun at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Whereas theatre of an altogether different kind is in store, as Peter Pan Goes Wrong delights audiences with Mischief Theatre’s comedy of errors, narrated by David Suchet. Jonathan Creek is back with a macabre mystery to solve, and there will be more laughs on BBC One as Mr Khan experiences his own festive It’s a Khanderful Life. Over on BBC Two, Professor Brian Cox tries to explain The

Entire Universe amid an elaborate amateur dramatics musical theatre production from Eric Idle’s Rutland Weekend Television. And the house robots deck the halls in two Robot Wars Christmas specials, alongside some celebrity guests. Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton return with a brand new Inside No.9, telling the tale of the demonic Krampus, whilst Philomena Cunk brings viewers her own unique investigation into the real meaning of yuletide’s traditions, in Cunk On Christmas. Charlie Brooker attempts to cram his views on the events of the past 12 months into 2016 Wipe - no doubt easier said than done…! For music lovers, Top Of The Pops once again returns on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, as does Jools Holland with his annual Hootenanny. BBC One will present the annual fireworks display to see out 2016 along with a headlining concert from one of the UK’s biggest stars, and BBC Two celebrates a Gospel Christmas with US jazz singer Gregory Porter and West End star Beverley Knight. Bruno Tonioli and broadcaster Suzy Klein present West Side Stories, a celebration of the iconic musical ahead of its 60th anniversary. The Queen’s Christmas Message will as ever be a highlight of Christmas Day. And this year Christmas worship on BBC One will broadcast live from two magnificent settings: Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve from St Chad’s Roman Catholic Cathedral in Birmingham and Christmas Day Service from historic Bristol Cathedral. BBC Two celebrates the festive season with the return of muchloved Christmas Eve tradition, Carols From King’s, filmed within the candlelit splendour of the Chapel at King's College, Cambridge. Throughout the Advent season, muchloved programmes are also returning to BBC screens. On BBC One, Fern Britton speaks with well-known public figures about their faith, in a brand new series of Fern Britton Meets; Songs Of Praise gathers together inspiring stories exemplifying the true meaning of Christmas, culminating in The Christmas Big Sing - a symphony of 5,000 joyous voices at the Royal Albert Hall. In natural history programming, Gordon Buchanan travels to Kenya to get closer than ever before to the most majestic of animals, the African elephant, in Elephant Family And Me. And in a more seasonal offering, Gordon will be meeting animals who make their homes in the snow, from polar bears, to penguins and owls and even festive favourites reindeers and the robin redbreast, with Life In The Snow. Wild Tales From The Village, a charming film narrated by Tcheky Karyo (The Missing), reveals the parallel world of incredible tiny creatures who live side by side with unsuspecting humans.

Monday 28th November

8 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 The Big Food Rescue 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 12:45 Rip Off Britain: Food 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Coroner 16:00 Think Tank 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show

07:15 My Life in Books 07:45 The Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 08:30 Junior Bake Off 09:00 DIY SOS 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Live: UK Championship Snooker 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two

20:30 Fake Britain Matt Allwright investigates the dangerous ladders being sold around Britain that could cause major injuries

20:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Pop icon and actress Clare Grogan is reunited with fellow Glaswegian, “Taggart” actor Alex Norton, to battle it out in the search for profitable antiques

21:00 EastEnders Roxy is left to make a big decision

21:00 University Challenge Quiz

21:30 Panorama Deborah Cohen reveals how some fertility clinics are offering extra drugs, tests and treatments on top of standard fertility care, which can add hundreds or thousands of pounds to a bill

21:30 Only Connect The Taverners and Verbivores return for their last chance to make it into round three

22:00 The Last Miners It’s the final week before the closure of Britain’s last deep-coal mine at Kellingley colliery in North Yorkshire and the programmes follows Sheldon, Jonesy, Kev and Jack as they prepare for their lastever shift at Kellingley colliery

22:00 Back in Time for Brixton The Irwins experience life in the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s, discovering how a new generation of black Britons made their way through three decades of British history, guided by presenter Giles Coren and social historian Emma Dabiri. They meet former West Indies cricket captain Clive Lloyd and learn about the 1976 tour of England in which he led his side to victory

23:00 News 23:45 Walliams & Friend 00:15 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 01:00 The Graham Norton Show 01:45 Weather for the Week Ahead 01:50 News

23:00 Two Doors Down 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 UK Championship Snooker 03:05 Black and British: A Forgotten History 04:05 The Choir: Gareth’s Best in Britain 05:05 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 Judy 16:00 Tenable 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Battle lines are drawn between Emma and Cain 20:30 Coronation Street Zeedan drops a bombshell on Rana 21:00 The Martin Lewis Money Show Martin Lewis and Saira Khan look at various ways to save money In this show, they offer tips on how to get the most out of your savings in the wake of interest rate cuts

06:55 Salvage SOS 07:45 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:30 Jamie’s Super Food 12:00 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 13:00 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Deal or No Deal 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Coast vs Country 17:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 Supershoppers Andi Osho and Anna Richardson reveal what online celebrities are persuading us to buy, and investigate the eye-watering cost of eating on the move, naming and shaming Britain's most expensive motorway service stations. 21:30 Tricks of the Restaurant Trade A huge percentage of British workers now buy their lunch from big chains and what’s on offer has moved a long way from the simple sandwich

21:30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! As the campmates face the prospect of returning home, who is ready to leave and who is desperate to stay? Ant and Dec reveal which of the celebs will be leaving camp tonight 23:00 News 23:45 The Agenda 00:25 Fierce 01:20 Jackpot247 04:00 Jeremy Kyle 04:55 ITV Nightscreen

22:00 Our Guy in China Guy Martin explores Beijing, ignoring the tourist traps and following his own often eccentric passions 23:00 First Dates 00:05 The Lie Detective 00:55 60 Days in Jail 01:50 Flying to the Ends of the Earth 02:45 Stephen Hawking: A Brief History of Mine 04:20 Kids on the Edge 05:10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces

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Channel 5 20:00

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In Emmerdale, Cain is furious when he finds Emma in Holly’s room and she ignores his demands for her to leave. Cain steps up the argument by violently dragging Emma outside, but Moira steps in and reveals that she’d actually asked Emma to help pack up Holly’s clothes. Cain realises that Emma

Reality stars Hugo Taylor and Lucy Mecklenburgh, TV presenters Angellica Bell and Jodie Kidd, sports personalities Darren Gough, Amy Williams and Austin Healey and choreographer Louie Spence have eight weeks to prepare before they attempt to tackle one of the toughest stages of the Tour de France. On coaching duties are ex-Olympic cyclist Rob Hayles, sports scientist Asker Jeukendrup and Sarah Storey, Britain’s most successful Paralympian.

was deliberately winding him up by not making this clear, but he feels defeated and walks away. Later, Emma tells Moira that she shouldn’t let Cain stay camped outside in the caravan, but will Moira listen? Meanwhile, Frank is under pressure when the police arrive to investigate the missing charity money. Frank pretends that he had the cash on him when someone from his past caught up with him, but will the police believe him? And will Frank tell Tracy and Vanessa what really happened? In Coronation Street, when Rana’s parents

arrive for a family meal, she squirms as they inform Yasmeen and Zeedan of the string of unsuitable men in her past. Zeedan is glad to escape to the Bistro when Leanne calls. He confides in her that he’s worried that he and Rana are rushing into marriage, as there’s so much he doesn’t know about her.

Later, Zeedan is dismayed to learn that Yasmeen has pawned her wedding ring

07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:30 Film - The Twelve Trees of Christmas 14:10 News 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: New Orleans 16:15 Film A Fairytale Christmas 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Tour De Celeb With just eight weeks to train for their mountainous 140kilometre ordeal, the celebs must clock 25 hours in the saddle every single week, but the punishing schedule leads to injury for Jodie Kidd 21:00 Traffic Cops The officers deal with a number of uninsured drivers, including one who leads them on a 35-minute chase and another who flees the scene of a rushhour crash, earning himself a full-scale investigation for his trouble. Then in Bradford, a crackdown on road offences leads to the officers nabbing another insurance avoider

07:00 Dinner Date 07:50 Ellen DeGeneres 08:35 Emmerdale 09:05 Coronation Street 10:05 Psych 10:55 Catchphrase 11:40 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:45 Ellen DeGeneres 15:35 Jeremy Kyle 19:00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed ! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Family Guy 22:30 American Dad! 23:00 I’m a Celebrity Extra Camp 00:00 Family Guy 01:00 American Dad! 01:30 The Cleveland Show 02:00 The Cleveland Show 02:25 The Vampire Diaries ITV3 07:00 Movies Now 07:10 Doctor in the House 07:35 Heartbeat 08:35 Where the Heart Is 09:40 Wild at Heart 10:40 Judge Judy 11:55 Murder, She Wrote 12:55 Wycliffe 14:00 Heartbeat 15:05 Wild at Heart 16:05 Where the Heart Is 17:15 Doctor in the House 17:50 You’re Only Young Twice 18:20 George and Mildred 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Doc Martin 22:00 Foyle’s War 00:05 Blue Murder 01:35 Inspector Morse

22:00 MPs: Behind Closed Doors Documentary revealing life inside the offices of three high-profile politicians Labour’s Naz Shah, former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg and Jacob ReesMogg of the Conservatives - as members of the public ITV4 turn to them for help with a huge range of problems 07:00 The Professionals 07:50 The Chase 08:45 23:00 Gangland 00:05 Quincy, ME 09:45 Ironside Film - Blitz (15) 01:50 10:50 The Professionals SuperCasino 11:55 The Chase 12:55 Cash Cowboys 13:55 Storage Wars 15:50 Quincy, ME 16:55 Ironside 18:00 Storage Wars 19:00 Cash Cowboys 20:00 Aviva Premiership Rugby 21:00 Storage Wars 22:00 Film Rambo: First Blood Part II (15) 00:05 Bundesliga Football Highlights 01:05 Aviva Premiership Rugby 02:05 Motorsport UK 03:05 River Monsters

08:00 Peter Hurst, 11:00 Trev Massey, 14:00 Alex Trelinski, 16:00 Gordon Lack and other family heirlooms to pay towards the wedding. Rana tackles Zeedan about his distant mood, but she’s floored when he announces that he can’t marry her as watching his grandparents’ marriage fall apart has made him question their own relationship. Meanwhile, when Kirk tells Aidan that Liam is missing his mummy, Aidan resolves to do what he can to help speed up Maria’s release. Later, Aidan meets up with Ben, a hotshot solicitor, and asks him to take on Maria’s case. But in doing so, is Aidan dangerously

putting his business and family on the line for Maria? Elsewhere, having found a letter from school about Aadi’s repeated failure to hand in his homework, Erica insists they’ll do their homework in the shop in future where she can keep an eye on them. As the twins set about their school work, they steal some scratch cards. In Eastenders, Ronnie isn’t pleased when an estate agent arrives to value Number 27, while Roxy is equally unhappy when she hears about Jack’s plan. Ronnie makes it very clear that

they can’t sell the house without Roxy’s blessing. Later, Jack tries to make things right with Roxy and offers her half of the money from the house if the sale goes ahead. Will Roxy agree to his terms? Meanwhile, it’s a difficult day for Kathy when an environmental health officer arrives to assess the café.

Tuesday 29th November 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 The Big Food Rescue 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 12:45 Rip Off Britain: Food 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Coroner 16:00 Think Tank 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders Reality hits hard for Phil 21:00 Holby City Dominic gets emotionally embroiled in a challenging case which exposes cracks in his relationship with Isaac 22:00 Rillington Place Based on the real events, this thriller explores the crimes of John Christie and the subsequent tragic miscarriage of justice. The drama is presented over three episodes from three different perspectives, as our characters’ lives tragically converge at 10 Rillington Place. John Christie and his estranged wife Ethel are reunited after a nine year separation and move into 10 Rillington Place. As war breaks out, the fractures in their relationship begin to reappear, with deceit, suspicion and violence never far below the veneer of married respectability 23:00 News 23:45 Imagine 00:50 Film - The Cry of the Owl (14) 02:30 Weather for the Week Ahead 02:35 News

07:00 My Life in Books 07:30 The Big Food Rescue 08:15 The Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 09:00 DIY SOS 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Live: UK Championship Snooker 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two

20:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Top presenting pals Nicki Chapman and Jules Hudson escape to the country to find antiques with Natasha Raskin and Philip Serrell 21:00 MasterChef: The Professionals It’s the final heats week as six new chefs are split into two teams. One half make Artichoke Barigoule while the other three to make a hot lamb sandwich with a pea and mint salsa 22:00 The Choir: Gareth’s Best in Britain It is the semi-final of Gareth Malone’s contest to find Britain’s most entertaining, undiscovered amateur choir and the four groups Gareth has handpicked from across the country are brought together for the first time at bootcamp 23:00 Live at the Apollo 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 NFL This Week 01:05 UK Championship Snooker 03:55 The Apprentice 04:55 Will Britain Ever Have A Black Prime Minister? 05:55 This Is BBC Two

21:00 You’ve Been Framed! Harry Hill narrates a comical selection of mishaps filmed by viewers, featuring everything from giddy grandmas, cute kids and crazy animals to below-the-belt mishaps, practical jokers and painful-looking accidents 21:30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Ant and Dec present the celebrity survival challenge, as the famous faces continue their ordeal in the Australian jungle, struggling to complete the tough daily tasks and dreaded Bushtucker Trials 23:00 News 23:45 Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories 00:45 Murder, She Wrote 01:35 Jackpot247 04:00 Loose Women 04:50 ITV Nightscreen

9 07:00 Countdown 07:45 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:30 Jamie’s Super Food 12:00 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 13:00 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Deal or No Deal 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Coast vs Country 17:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 The Secret Life of.... Ten new five-yearolds arrive at the play centre With a year of school under their belts, these children are asserting their independence and becoming more and more interested in exploring the adult world around them 22:00 Life on the Psych Ward London's Bethlem Royal Hospital is home to more than 100 patients, many of who have committed serious crimes but are considered too mentally disordered to be in prison. This documentary focuses on Tony, a paranoid schizophrenic with a history of violence, James, who is serving a life sentence for a violent stabbing in prison, and John, another lifer, who was found guilty of attempted murder. 23:00 Gogglebox 00:05 999: What’s Your Emergency? 01:10 Bodyshockers: Nips, Tucks and Tattoos 02:05 European Tour Poker 03:00 Life on the Edge 04:00 KOTV Boxing

07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:30 Film - Once Upon a Christmas 14:10 News 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:20 NCIS 16:20 Film - A Christmas Promise 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Traffic Cops The team crack down on uninsured drivers 21:00 The Yorkshire Vet Julian treats a calf with a large and worrying lump, two pygmy goats face castration at the surgery, and after chasing after a badly behaved sheep, Peter flies like a bird 22:00 Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild The explorer meets Micky and Trina Cofer, who along with their four children, left behind the comforts of America to become missionaries in the freezing tundra of Mongolia. In temperatures of below minus 20, Ben builds his own ger (yurt) to sleep in, uses a freezing outhouse, attempts ice-fishing, joins a wolf-hunt and learns how to wrestle 23:00 Medical Mysteries 00:05 Celebrity Botched Up Bodies 01:00 Tattoo Disasters UK: What Were You Inking? 01:45 Criminals: Caught on Camera 02:10 SuperCasino 04:10 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 05:00 Now That's Funny 05:45 Housebusters 06:10 House Doctor

DON´T MISS RILLINGTON PLACE

BBC One 22:00 unless he agrees to help SOAPS her.

In Emmerdale, it’s the day of Lachlan’s plea hearing and Robert is upbeat, knowing that Andy could return to the village if all goes well. However, Robert receives a shock when Rebecca tells him that she’s planning to break Lachlan out of prison today. She also threatens to tell Aaron about her kiss with Robert

After stealing a security pass and giving it to Robert, Rebecca sets a fire in the toilets at the courthouse in order to trigger the fire alarm. Sure enough, Lachlan is just about to give his plea in court when the alarm goes off. Robert is waiting nearby and ready to play his part, but when he gets a call from Aaron, he’s unsure about whether to be part of Rebecca’s plan or not. Will he help to break out Lachlan or not? Meanwhile, Finn receives

John Reginald Christie and his estranged wife Ethel are reunited after a nine year separation and move into 10 Rillington Place. As war breaks out, the fractures in their relationship begin to reappear, with deceit, suspicion and violence never far below the veneer of married respectability. Fact-based drama, starring Tim Roth and Samantha Morton. bad news when an attempt to bring Kasim out of his coma doesn’t work. As Finn fears the worst for Kasim, he calls Aaron for reassurance. However, when Finn sees Kasim being whisked away down a corridor, things are about to get even worse. Elsewhere, when Cain brings Moira a takeaway and leaves a note with it, Emma hides the note and pretends she was the one who got the food for Moira. In Eastenders, Jack continues to make big plans for the future, pushing ahead with preparations for the house move and

07:00 Dinner Date 07:50 Ellen DeGeneres 08:35 Emmerdale 09:05 Coronation Street 09:35 You’ve Been Framed! 10:05 Psych 10:55 Catchphrase 11:40 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:15 You’ve Been Framed! 14:45 Ellen DeGeneres 15:35 Jeremy Kyle 19:00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Family Guy 23:00 I’m a Celebrity Extra Camp 00:00 Family Guy 00:30 American Dad! 01:00 The Vampire Diaries 01:55 American Dad! 02:25 Bordertown 02:55 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 03:20 Teleshopping ITV3 07:00 Movies Now 07:10 Doctor in the House 07:35 Heartbeat 08:35 Where the Heart Is 09:40 Wild at Heart 10:40 Judge Judy 12:00 Murder, She Wrote 13:00 Wycliffe 14:05 Heartbeat 15:10 Wild at Heart 16:10 Where the Heart Is 17:20 Doctor in the House 17:55 You’re Only Young Twice 18:25 George and Mildred 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Doc Martin 22:00 Foyle’s War 00:05 Blue Murder 01:35 Inspector Morse 03:30 Teleshopping ITV4 07:00 The Professionals 07:50 The Chase 08:45 Quincy, ME 09:50 Ironside 10:50 The Professionals13 11:55 The Chase 12:55 Cash Cowboys 13:55 Storage Wars 15:50 Quincy, ME 16:55 Ironside 18:00 Storage Wars 19:00 Cash Cowboys 20:00 Pawn Stars 21:00 The Chase 22:00 Benidorm 23:00 Film - Rambo III (18) 01:05 Film - Get Carter (14) 03:10 Fifth Gear 04:00 Teleshopping

08:00 Peter Hurst, 11:00 Trev Massey, 14:00 Alex Trelinski, 16:00 Gordon Lack discussing selling the gym.

Jack has another surprise for Ronnie when he reveals that he’s booked a date for their wedding. With the pressure growing, how will Ronnie react? Meanwhile, reality hard for Phil.

talk to Ian about the situation, but she realises she’s done the wrong thing when Jane later asks her to keep their conversation a secret. Is the damage already done when Mick speaks to Ian about what he now knows?

being Isaac’s assistant - at least he’s got the man even if he didn’t get the job. But when Dominic gets emotionally embroiled in a challenging case, it exposes cracks in his relationship with Isaac. Is Isaac all he seems?

In Holby City, the arrival of Italian Stallion Matteo immediately irritates Jac, and his popularity on the ward does nothing to lift her mood.

Elsewhere, Bernie thinks the biggest challenge today will be keeping her relationship with Serena under wraps.

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Elsewhere, Jane tells Stacey that she fears Ian no longer finds her attractive. Stacey asks Mick to

When Jac discovers Matteo’s past misdemeanours, she throws down the gauntlet – this is war. Meanwhile, Dominic starts to adjust to Jasmine

CODE CRACKER 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, 3 represents Y and 26 represents H, when these letters have been entered throughout the puzzle, you should have enough information to start guessing words and discovering other letters.

QUICKIE

Across 1 Have to (4) 3 Collide (5) 6 Group of pupils (5) 8 Elegant (5) 10 In spite of (10) 12 It appears that (10) 16 Additional (5) 17 Go into (5) 18 Leader (5) 19 Hold (4)

Down 1 A great deal (4) 2 Standby (5) 4 Dwelling (9) 5 Split (5) 7 Flight of steps (9) 9 Chore (4) 11 Barred enclosure (4) 13 Piece (5) 14 Afterwards (5) 15 Journey (4)

Last weeks Solution Across: 1 Lose, 3 Yards, 6 Stuff, 8 Shade, 10 Represents, 12 Reasonably, 16 Night, 17 Tests, 18 Grins, 19 Arts. Down: 1 Last, 2 Sauce, 4 Assistant, 5 Drain, 7 Forgotten, 9 East, 11 Gran, 13 Anger, 14 Loser, 15 Uses.

Scribble Pad

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

CRYTPIC CLUES Across 1 Spiritualist meeting Irishman before church (6) 4 Monkey from right, the man’s American (6) 9 Facing a stag in trouble (7) 10 The Spanish fleet loses its leader, gets wrecked. What a tragedy! (5) 11 Honours European, very fat (5) 12 Former head of education was in at the appointed hour (7) 13 Telling beer makes aggressive (11) 18 Begin to broadcast outside (4-3) 20 Small piece preceding debut of Tchaikovsky’s choral work (5) 22 That’s enough of the cold comfort! (5) 23 Before much time has elapsed a nobleman takes that over there (5,2)

24 A ceremony in a Spiritualist’s meeting (6) 25 Cancel Royal Engineer’s ding-dong (6) Down 1 Closely follow notice in exhibition (6) 2 A labyrinth floor (5) 3 Get set, Lego can break (7) 5 Surround with a hard rim (5) 6 One’s position is not changed: at the inside (7) 7 Plant part of Old Testament (6) 8 Most grander effect is achieved by force (6,5) 14 A gentle style getting stylish (7) 15 Feeling of guilt concerning the code (7) 16 Go along with criminal villain (6) 17 Perhaps an alto sings out of key (6) 19 Some people care naturally for the ground (5) 21 Say! It’s time for Herb (5)

STANDARD CLUES

Down 1 Outline (6) 2 Astonish (5) 3 Coagulate (7) 5 Evade (5) 6 Post (7) 7 Plant organ (6) 8 Bullied (6,5) 14 Pleasing to the eye (7) 15 Regret (7) 16 Be in accord (6) 17 Unkeyed (6) 19 Stadium (5) 21 Culinary herb (5)

Across 1 Medium’s meeting (6) 4 Type of macaque (6) 9 In opposition to (7) 10 Stage show (5) 11 Overweight (5) 12 Once (7) 13 Aggressive (11) 18 Alfresco (4-3) 20 Piece of music (5) 22 Come to an end (5) 23 Initially (5,2) 24 Formal procedure (6) 25 Rescind (6)

Last weeks Solution Across: 7 Cruise, 8 Avenge, 9 Give, 10 Clematis, 11 Feasted, 13 Newer, 15 Annex, 17 Neutral, 20 Dried out, 21 Stab, 22 Before, 23 Exotic. Down: 1 Ursine, 2 File, 3 Teacher, 4 Wager, 5 Red alert, 6 Ignite, 12 Skeleton, 14 Kestrel, 16 Narked, 18 Acacia, 19 Pores, 21 Snow.

FILL IT IN Fit the words into the boxes.

2 letter words Psi An Sad In Sat 3 letter words Sin Aft Son Are Spa Ask Sty Aye Tee Dam Tie DNA Wow Duo 4 letter words Era Aide Fad Anew Foe Aria Leg Awls Lei Barn Nan Boss Pet Cads Pod Data

Edit Ewer Hemp Hiss Idea Kelp Loan Lope Mega Ness Okra Owes Para Rind Sane Sign Soot Spat Stem

6 7

Stew Tape User letter words Korea Sales Stand letter words Stalls Stands letter words Canasta Footpad Pannier Twisted letter words Oriental Register

SPANISH-ENGLISH CROSSWORD

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

Across 1 Mad (mentally ill) (4) 3 Factories (8) 9 First (7) 10 Owner (of goods) (5) 11 Cloth (for cleaning) (5) 12 Third (fraction) (6) 14 Lawn (6) 16 Batalla (6) 19 Ring (on finger) (6) 21 To marry (give or join in marriage) (5) 24 Semanas (5) 25 Corredores (atletas) (7) 26 Hat (8) 27 Wolf (animal) (4)

Down 1 Lápiz de labios (8) 2 Climate (5) 4 August (6) 5 Jinete (5) 6 Farmacia (7) 7 Nieve (4) 8 Antes de (6) 13 Soft drink (8) 15 Rayo de sol (7) 17 Ascender (trono) (6) 18 To rub out (erase) (6) 20 Perdedor (5) 22 Floor (of room) (5) 23 Búhos (4)

Quiz Word Across 7 According to legend, what was the name of the ‘island paradise’ where King Arthur was taken after his death? (6) 8 Located in the centre of the country, which is the largest city in Switzerland? (6) 10 By what other name is the marine mammal the ‘sea cow’ also known? (7) 11 Now used in England as another name for a ‘county’, which word historically meant ‘an administrative district in medieval times ruled jointly by an alderman and a sheriff’? (5) 12 Bufo bufo is the scientific name for which tailless, stoutbodied amphibian? (4) 13 On which of Saturn’s moons did the Huygens probe spacecraft touch down in January 2005 after a seven year voyage? (5) 17 What sort of trousers did Madness sing about in 1980? (5) 18 What name is given to a youthful attendant at official functions or ceremonies such as legislative functions and weddings? (4) 22 What was the name of the mission in San Antonio, Texas, where Davy Crockett died in 1836? (5) 23 Prunus armeniaca is the scientific name for which peach-like fruit? (7) 24 What is the surname of the English writer, actor, television presenter and theatre performer who is best known for

the flag of the Soviet Union? (6)

writing the cult musical The Rocky Horror Show and for his role in presenting the popular television show The Crystal Maze? (6) 25 Which curved, hand-held agricultural tool featured on

Down 1 What was the name of the large, hairy extinct elephant of the Pleistocene era? (7) 2 Which word, derived from the Middle English for ‘against’, means ‘take exception to’? (7) 3 What was the surname of the Methodist minister who founded the Salvation Army in 1878? (5) 4 What nationality were the composers Alexander Borodin, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky? (7) 5 What is the medical name for the shinbone or shankbone? (5) 6 To which animal does the word ‘ovine’ refer? (5) 9 By what name was the Russian city of St Petersburg known from 1924 to 1991? (9) 14 Also known as a Bjelkier, which husky-like dog was developed in Siberia, where it was kept as a sled dog and as a herd dog for reindeer? (7) 15 Which delicacy is traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday? (7) 16 Which make of car won the Le Mans 24 hour race four consecutive years between 1927 and 1930? (7) 19 Which city is the capital of Vietnam? (5) 20 What does the word ‘hirsute’ mean? (5) 21 Which British pop group reached number four in the UK singles chart in 1977 with Romeo? (2,3)

SALLY’S SIMPLE SPANISH Every week we’ll be covering a different topic to help readers enlarge their Spanish

SUDOKU

vocabulary. This week we start with: Articulos de la cocina

1. On TV Which Character Has A Best Friend Called "Robbie The Seal"? 2. Which Scottish engineer was the first to use horsepower? 3. Which football team started life called Dial Square FC? 4. Lego building blocks originated from which country? 5. In The World Of Music Ziggy Stardust Is Otherwise Known As Who? 6. What Country Hosted The 2014 Football World Cup? 7. A biathlon consists of which two sports? 1. Pingu 2. James Watt 3. Arsenal 4. Denmark ('Leg Godt' means 'play well' in Danish) 5. David Bowie 6. Brazil 7. Skiing and shooting

ANSWERS

Last Week’s Solutions Code Cracker Last weeks Quiz Wordsolution Across:7 Cursor, 8 Yamaha, 10 Titania, 11 Sofia, 12 Suez, 13 Dates, 17 Nonet, 18 Yale, 22 Still, 23 Traitor, 24 Orange, 25 Geneva. Down: 1 Ecstasy, 2 Fritter, 3 Joint, 4 Daisies, 5 NAAFI, 6 Nawab, 9 Canaletto, 14 Hotlegs, 15 Matthew, 16 Hearsay, 19 Ascot, 20 Sitar, 21 Karen.

S A L L E T O B E R B A O N Q

C E C A S E M V G D S C D Q C

A T S C R D S O A A U O A O M

S N O C D O L A C S X P L R E

C E B W U L D A R N O A L B H

A X P N I R C E O T D K A G O

N M R H C O R L N O E K R D T

U L C M R D O I R E W N U A H

E U N C A I T G D G T B Z Q L

C A H V L L A M D O M A Z B X

E O D G H L L R D E R J W S E

S T Q C G O P Q R C G A H D K

A R A H C U C N K A Q J T D W

A B R E L A T A S G J T P R K

ABREBOTELLAS

MESA

ABRELATAS

PLATO

CASCANUECES

RALLADOR

COLADOR

RODILLO

COPA

SACACORCHOS

CUCHARA

SARTEN

CUCHILLO

TAZA

EMBUDO

TENEDOR

ESCURRIDOR

TETERA

JARRA

VASO

Empareja estas palabras - Match the Spanish and English words You will find the answers at the bottom of the quiz. 1. ABREBOTELLAS, 2. ABRELATAS, 3. CASCANUECES, 4. COLADOR, 5. COPA, 6. CUCHARA, 7. CUCHILLO, 8. EMBUDO, 9. ESCURRIDOR, 10. JARRA, 11. MESA, 12. VASO, 13. PLATO,

Soduko

14. RALLADOR, 15. RODILLO, 16. SACACORCHOS, 17. SARTEN, 18. TAZA, 19. TENEDOR, 20. TETERA. a. teapot, b. can opener, c. corkscrew, d. bottle-opener, e. fork, f. rolling-pin, g. knife, h. plate, i. nutcracker, j. cup,

Span - Eng

k. strainer, l. glass with stem, m. spoon, n .funnel, o. collander, p. jug, q. table, r. glass, s. grater, t. frying pan.

Quizword

Answers: 1d, 2b, 3i, 4k, 5l, 6m, 7g, 8n, 9o, 10p, 11q, 12r, 13h, 14s, 15f, 16c, 17t, 18j, 19e, 20a

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T E T E R A O P W N Z O R C X

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Wednesday 30th November

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 The Big Food Rescue 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 12:45 Rip Off Britain: Food 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC Local, National and International News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Coroner 16:00 Think Tank 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC Local, National and International News and Weather 20:00 The One Show 21:00 Watchdog Watchdog Energy Special Matt Allwright, Sophie Raworth and the team explain ways to make savings on your energy bills over the winter. Plus another Rogue Trader gets confronted by our camera crew when they least expect it 22:00 The Missing The truth of the events leading up to Alice’s return to Eckhausen in 2014 is finally revealed. Meanwhile, in 2016, Sam and Gemma are pulling together and join Julien in a desperate race against time, as they track Alice and Sophie’s abductor from Germany all the way to the mountains of Switzerland 23:00 BBC Local, National and International News and Weather 23:45 A Question of Sport 00:15 Film 2016 00:45 Who Do You Think You Are? 01:45 Weather for the Week Ahead 01:50 News

07:00 My Life in Books 07:30 The Big Food Rescue 08:15 The Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 09:00 Coast: The Great Guide 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 12:30 Daily Politics 14:00 Live: UK Championship Snooker 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 20:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Pop stars Jimmy Osmond and Tony Christie embark on the cross-country treasurehunting challenge, joined by experts Catherine Southon and Margie Cooper.

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV Regional News 15:00 Judge Judy 16:00 Tenable 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV Regional News 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale Aaron is shocked by Rebecca’s confession

07:00 Countdown 07:45 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:30 Jamie’s Super Food 12:00 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 13:00 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Deal or No Deal 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Coast vs Country 17:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News

07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:30 Film Finding Mrs Claus 14:10 News 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Film On Strike for Christmas 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Ben Fogle: The Great African Migration Ben witnesses the final leg of the epic migration as the wildebeest, who have now travelled 500km through the Serengeti and Maasai Mara, loop back into Tanzania

22:00 Black and British: A Forgotten History Historian, David Olusoga, concludes his series with the three African kings who stood up to Empire Also an irresistible crooner, race riots in Liverpool, and the shaping of black British identity in the 20th-century

21:30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Ant and Dec present the celebrity survival challenge, as the famous faces continue their ordeal in the Australian jungle, struggling to complete the tough daily tasks and dreaded Bushtucker Trials.

21:00 The Supervet A Bengal cat Tia is rushed to Fitzpatrick Referrals after being hit by a car. Noel must reconstruct Tia’s tiny bones using a combination 21:00 GPs: Behind of rods and pins. Closed Doors A patient enters reception with all the 22:00 24 Hours in A&E signs of suffering a stroke. The air ambulance is dispatched to collect Frances, Other cases include a man an 80-year-old woman who suffering trauma after fell three metres into her almost losing a leg at work, empty swimming pool while and three patients with gardening, and has sus- worrying stomach pains tained a head wound that could have resulted in a 22:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll life-altering bleed on the Take it Away! Stewart and brain. Ruth, aged 86, Elmor are in a phone shop arrives at St George's A&E that has rung up a huge with her heart beating three debt, Del and Dael try to times faster than the nor- take away some valuable mal rate. Doctors are con- goods from an Indian takecerned it may not be pumping enough blood around away, and an electrical company is her body, and quickly pre- services scribe fast-acting medica- wound up while the boss is on a cruise tion.

23:00 Premier League Show 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 No Such Thing as the News 00:45 UK Championship Snooker 03:35 Planet Earth II 04:35 Boy George’s 1970s: Save Me From Suburbia 05:35 This Is BBC Two

23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV Regional News 23:45 How to Remember Everything 00:45 Murder, She Wrote 01:35 Jackpot247 04:00 ITV Nightscreen 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show

23:00 Kids on the Edge 00:05 First Dates 01:05 Music on 4 01:50 Music on 4 02:45 Film - The Way Back (PG) 04:55 Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free 05:15 Location, Location, Location

20:30 Coronation Street Aidan chases proof of Maria’s innocence

21:00 MasterChef: The Professionals The last six chefs from the heats are split into two groups Half have to prepare a cold Andaluz soup with a ham and egg garnish, while the second prepare nougatine with a white chocolate and green tea mousse

23:00 Undercover Benefits Cheat 23:30 Football 01:00 BAMMA Martial Arts 01:50 SuperCasino 04:10 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 05:00 Now That’s Funny 05:45 Housebusters

DON´T MISS HOW TO REMEMBER EVERYTHING

ITV 23:45

SOAPS

In Emmerdale, Chrissie orders Rebecca to choose between Robert and the White family. When Rebecca heads over to see Robert at The Woolpack and he insists they have nothing to talk about, she spitefully tells Aaron that Robert kissed her.

Documentary exploring why some people’s brains seem to be capable of astonishing feats of memory. The average human brain is said to be capable of remembering only four things at once, but some individuals claim to be able to memorise 400. This film follows a group of British hopefuls as they take on the challenge of competing against some of the world’s leading `memory athletes’ at the World Memory Championships in China.

Meanwhile, Bernice comes to Jimmy’s rescue when the bacon he’s cooking goes on fire. Later, Nicola is unhappy when she returns home to find the house smelling of smoke and finds out that Bernice was there.

hope of drumming up business, but as he pulls up outside a factory, he’s shocked to spot Caz hurrying in - clearly on her way to work.

Also today, Cain is left humiliated, Lawrence asks Ronnie to stay, while Emma agrees to help Finn find Kasim now that he’s been moved. In Coronation Street, Aidan heads off to visit some old contacts in the

Having blagged his way into the factory, Aidan scours the shop floor for Caz. Clocking Aidan, Caz does a runner through the fire exit and Aidan gives

ITV3 07:00 Movies Now 07:10 Doctor in the House 07:35 Heartbeat 08:35 Where the Heart Is 09:35 Wild at Heart 10:35 Judge Judy 11:55 Murder, She Wrote 12:55 Wycliffe 14:00 Heartbeat 15:05 Wild at Heart 16:05 Where the Heart Is 17:15 Doctor in the House 17:50 You’re Only Young Twice 18:20 George and Mildred 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Doc Martin 22:00 Foyle’s War 00:05 Blue Murder 01:45 Perspectives 02:35 Judge Judy ITV4 07:00 The Professionals 07:50 The Chase 08:45 Quincy, ME 09:45 Ironside 10:50 The Professionals 11:55 The Chase 12:55 Cash Cowboys 13:55 Pawn Stars 14:55 Storage Wars 15:50 Quincy, ME 16:55 Ironside 18:00 Storage Wars 19:00 Cash Cowboys 20:00 Pawn Stars 21:00 River Monsters 22:00 Car Crash Global 23:00 Film - The Book of Eli (14) 01:20 Film - 16 Blocks (14)

08:00 Peter Hurst, 11:00 Trev Massey, 14:00 Alex Trelinski, 16:00 Gordon Lack chase. With Caz nowhere to be seen, Aidan calls the police. Will this be enough proof to have Maria released? Meanwhile, Yasmeen calls into the Bistro and begs Zeedan to follow his heart and marry Rana rather than letting Sharif’s mistakes ruin his life. Begging Rana to give Zeedan another chance, Leanne cajoles her into her car and drives her to the wedding venue.

Elsewhere, Frank continues his efforts to make amends.

07:00 Dinner Date 07:50 Ellen DeGeneres 08:35 Emmerdale 09:35 You’ve Been Framed! 10:05 Psych 10:55 Catchphrase 11:40 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 13:15 Emmerdale 14:15 You’ve Been Framed! 14:45 Ellen DeGeneres 15:35 Jeremy Kyle 19:00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Family Guy 23:00 I’m a Celebrity Extra Camp 00:00 Family Guy 01:00 American Dad! 02:00 Two and a Half Men 02:30 The Vampire Diaries

Zeedan greets Rana outside the venue and reveals that everything is in place for them to get married there and then if she’ll change her mind.

Will a shell-shocked Rana agree? Elsewhere, having acquired a trailer, Tyrone and Freddie set off in search of valuable scrap they can sell. Soon afterwards, Sally promises Tim a surprise but he’s underwhelmed when she reveals the gift is that she’s rented an allotment for him.

As Tim settles down in his

new shed, Sally presents him with a spade and tells him to get cracking. But when Tyrone and Freddie return with an ancient looking vase, Tim suddenly realises he could have some fun with his new allotment. Also today, having found the twins’ share of the scratch card winnings, Erica tells Dev that she’s sick of being taken for a mug and wonders if she should move out. Worried, Dev confronts the guilty twins but is it too little too late? Later, Mary confides in Erica that she’s found a lump in her breast.

Thursday 1st December 07:00Breakfast 10:15 The Big Food Rescue 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 12:45 Rip Off Britain: Food 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Coroner 16:00 Think Tank 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders Stacey finds herself in an uncomfortable position 21:00 Who Do You Think You Are? Amanda Holden takes part in the popular genealogy documentary, in which famous faces trace their family trees. The actress and presenter looks into the rumoured French ancestry on her mother’s side of the family, an investigation that leads to an extraordinary Napoleonic-era crossChannel romance But she doesn’t stop there as the suicide of her paternal grandfather has always loomed large over her family 22:00 The Apprentice The teams have to push their imagination and design skills to the limit to create a new virtual reality game, before pitching it to gaming enthusiasts at the world famous Comic Con exhibition 23:00 News 23:45 Question Time 00:45 This Week 01:30 The Last Miners 02:30 Weather for the Week Ahead 02:35 News

07:00 The World’s Most Photographed 07:30 The Big Food Rescue 08:15 The Secret Life of the Hospital Bed 09:00 Great Continental Railway Journeys 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Live: UK Championship Snooker 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 20:00 Live: UK Championship Snooker With two quarter-final places still up for grabs, there is everything to play for as the remaining fourthround matches start out. Live coverage is introduced by Jason Mohammad 21:00 MasterChef: The Professionals The best six chefs from the week battle it out in the last of the quarter-finals, and they begin by putting their own spin on a sweet family favourite - fruit crumble 22:00 Close to the Enemy Kathy and Callum successfully prevent a war criminal from leaving the country, but is he too important to prosecute? Callum is instructed to get rid of all information pertaining to individuals of interest 23:00 The Apprentice: You’re Fired 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 Artsnight 00:45 UK Championship Snooker 03:35 Panorama 04:05 Black is the New Black 04:35 Prison, My Parents & Me 05:35 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 Judy 16:00 Tenable 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Jimmy gets an unexpected visitor 20:30 Tonight With just 24 days to go until Christmas Day, millions of people will be searching for those special gifts. But there are increasing consumer dangers to be aware of, from online fraud to hazardous toys. Reporter Adam Shaw reveals how people can keep their money and their families safe this festive season 21:00 Emmerdale Nicola makes a discovery 21:30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! The latest from the Australian jungle, as one more unlucky celebrity takes part in the next Bushtucker Trial to win his or her fellow contestants a decent meal for the day. Two more campers will also try to win a treat in the Dingo Dollar Challenge, and another contestant is voted out by the viewers, chatting to Ant and Dec about their time in camp 23:00 News 23:45 The Late Debate 00:10 The Hedgehog Hotel 01:10 Jackpot247 04:00 Tonight 04:25 ITV Nightscreen

07:00 Countdown 07:45 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:30 Jamie’s Super Food 12:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 13:00 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Deal or No Deal 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Coast vs Country 17:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 The Secret Life of the Zoo Spring is in the air at Chester Zoo and many of the animals are giving birth, but an outbreak of disease in the penguin colony leaves penguin chick Munch fighting for his life 22:00 Grand Designs Kevin McCloud, Damion Burrows and Zac Monro explore five more cuttingedge homes in the running for the RIBA House of the Year Award. Here they focus on properties that push the boundaries of residential design, including a concealed house built from glass and concrete and a gadget-filled house squeezed onto a disused plot in Edinburgh and a low-slung modern home in Cumbria camouflaged with stone. 23:00 60 Days in Jail 00:00 24 Hours in A&E 01:05 Random Acts 01:35 Life on the Psych Ward 02:35 Film - Manthan 04:45 Unreported World

07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:30 Film - Annie Claus Is Coming to Town 14:10 News 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Film The Christmas Switch 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 UK’s Strongest Man The remaining eight men contest the Final of the UK’s Strongest Man 2016. Ahead of the them lie five gruelling challenges, including the Giant Axle Medley, Atlas Stones and the Whisky Barrel hold 21:00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door The story of Gary, a self-styled community crusader who was unhappy when his neighbour erected a high fence without permission, so he turned his front yard into a bizarre spectacle of bright lights, signs, banners and soft toys to highlight his concerns 22:00 Jack Taylor Jack and Darragh are hired by the head of a large software company to find out who has stolen valuable games data from the company. Jack takes an liking to the main suspect, but when she is killed, Jack suspects his employer and vows to bring him down 00:05 Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild 01:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Secrets of Great British Castles 05:00 Now That’s Funny

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SOAPS

In Emmerdale, Bernice has booked a sleepdeprived Jimmy into a spa so that he can get some much-needed rest. Jimmy pretends to Nicola that he has to drive overnight to Newquay and heads off, but when he arrives at the hotel, the manager won’t let him check in on his own. As a result, Bernice has to

Jack and Darragh are hired by the head of a major software company to find out who stole valuable games data from them. Jack takes an instinctive liking to the main suspect, a young woman named Skyler - but when she is killed, Jack suspects his employer and vows to bring him down. Meanwhile, the private eye is annoyed to discover that Kate is in a fledgling relationship with an old schoolmate. Siobhan O’Kelly and Jack Monaghan co-star. Last in the series.

show up and pretend to be Jimmy’s wife. Soon afterwards, Nicola is suspicious when she gets a very surprising email on Jimmy’s account from the hotel... Meanwhile, Lawrence is embarrassed following his recent actions and protests that he was drunk, unaware that Ronnie is listening in. Ronnie tells Rebecca that Lawrence will never change, but she’s determined to make things right between the pair. Elsewhere, when Charity complains Aaron and Robert always fighting and Chas moans about Liv’s

room. Will she find Bernice hiding in there?

Also today, Belle talks to Bailey about her plans for the future.

Meanwhile, just when Ronnie is planning to leave the village, Lawrence asks him for a chat.

Jimmy manages to talk Nicola around, until she spots the wardrobe in the

ITV3 07:00 Movies Now 07:10 Doctor in the House 07:35 Heartbeat 08:30 Where the Heart Is 09:35 Wild at Heart 10:35 Judge Judy 11:55 Murder, She Wrote 12:55 Wycliffe14:00 Heartbeat 15:00 Wild at Heart 16:05 Where the Heart Is 17:15 Doctor in the House 17:45 You’re Only Young Twice 18:20 George and Mildred 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Doc Martin 22:00 Foyle’s War 00:05 Blue Murder 02:05 Wycliffe ITV4 07:00 The Professionals 07:50 The Chase 08:40 Quincy, ME 09:45 Ironside 10:50 The Professionals 11:55 The Chase 12:55 Cash Cowboys 13:55 Pawn Stars 14:55 Storage Wars 15:50 Quincy, ME 16:55 Ironside 18:00 Storage Wars 19:00 Cash Cowboys 20:00 Pawn Stars 21:00 Fishing Impossible 22:00 Film Renegades (15) 00:10 Car Crash Global 01:10The Classic Car Show 02:10 The Professionals

08:00 Peter Hurst, 11:00 Trev Massey, 14:00 Alex Trelinski, 16:00 Gordon Lack

untidiness, Robert realises that they need to move.

In the second episode, Bernice is forced to hide in the wardrobe of the hotel bedroom when Nicola turns up to confront Jimmy for lying to her.

life as a doctor when Belle continues to make plans for the future. He decides to apply for a job as a drugs rep.

In the café, Lawrence loudly tells Ronnie that he loves him - finally wanting everyone to hear. How will Ronnie react? Elsewhere, when Robert hears that Mill is being auctioned, he wants to take Liv’s offer to chip in for a place but Aaron isn’t keen on the idea. Also, Bailey misses his old

In Eastenders, Ian tries to make things right with Jane following his recent conversation with Mick. When Jane refuses Ian’s suggestion of a night out, Linda steps in with another idea to make her feel more confident - a charity ladies’

night at The Vic tomorrow. Unhappy over the embarrassing situation, Jane later confronts Stacey about betraying her trust after their recent heart-toheart. Jack asks for Honey’s help with preparing a surprise for Ronnie, but Roxy becomes suspicious that something is going on between the pair when she sees them looking cosy at the Minute Mart. Also today, Denise agrees to write a new script for the Christmas play following some encouragement from Kathy.

Friday 25th November 2016

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Friday 25th November 2016

Slow cooker chipotle pulled pork

Egg 'n' Bacon Breakfast Casserole

Quick Cherry Crisp

ingredients 1/3-1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 4 cups frozen unsweetened pitted tart red cherries 1 cup crumbled shortbread cookies 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/4 cup chopped pecans or almonds, toasted Ice cream (optional) Method

In a small bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. In a large saucepan, sprinkle cornstarch mixture over cherries; stir to combine. Cook and stir over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, thoroughly combine crumbled cookies, butter, and nuts. Divide cherry mixture among four dessert dishes. Sprinkle cookie mixture over cherry mixture. If desired, serve with ice cream.

Ingredients

Ingredients 1.5kg/3lb 5oz pork shoulder 2 tbsp chipotle sauce For the fresh tomato salsa 6 tomatoes, chopped ½ red onion 1 tbsp lime juice (about ½ lime) small handful chopped fresh coriander ½ garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tsp olive oil For the guacamole 2 avocados, peeled, chopped ½ garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tbsp lime juice (about ½

lime), plus more to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper 12-16 flour tortillas, to serve Method Season the pork shoulder with salt. Place the pork shoulder into a slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Meanwhile, for the fresh tomato salsa, mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl and season, to taste, with salt, freshly ground black pepper and more lime juice. For the guacamole, mash the avocado pieces and garlic together until smooth,

then stir in the lime juice and season, to taste, with salt, freshly ground black pepper and more lime juice. To serve, remove the skin and fat from the pork shoulder and shred the meat with two forks. Place the meat into a bowl. Mix the chipotle sauce with two tablespoons of the cooking liquid and pour the mixture over the pork. Mix until the pork is coated in the sauce. To serve, arrange the pork on a serving plate and spoon the salsa and guacamole into separate bowls. Warm the tortillas according to packet instructions and serve alongside.

1 pound bacon, coarsely chopped or bulk pork sausage 2 tablespoons butter, softened 6 1-inch thick slices French bread 1 cup shredded colby and Monterey Jack cheese or American cheese (4 ounces) 6 eggs, slightly beaten 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, half-and-half, light cream, or whole milk 3/4-1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Method In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. (If using

sausage, cook over medium heat until brown; drain fat.) Meanwhile, butter bread slices on one side. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Place half the bread cubes in a greased 2-quart square baking dish. Top with half the bacon. Top with remaining bread cubes and remaining bacon; sprinkle with cheese (dish will be full). In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, whipping cream, dry mustard, salt and black pepper. Pour evenly over layers in dish. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours. Bake, uncovered, in a 325 degree F oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until centre is set (170 degrees F). Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Friday 25th November 2016

Beef and ale stew with dumplings

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How to make shortbread

This most traditional of slow-cooked British classics is a corker of a one-pot winter warmer. Ingredients For the stew 2 cloves ¼ cinnamon stick 2 star anise plain flour, for dusting 1 tbsp salt 1kg/2lb 4oz braising beef (ideally boneless short rib), cut into large pieces 3-4 tbsp vegetable oil 4 carrots, chopped 2 onions, cut into quarters 4 celery stalks, trimmed, cut in half 3 large Bramley apples, cored and diced 500ml/18fl oz ale 1.5 litres/2½ pints chicken stock 1 bunch rosemary, tied together with cook's string 5 bay leaves For the dumplings 115g/4oz fresh white breadcrumbs 115g/4oz beef suet 115g/4oz self-raising flour pinch salt 2 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley leaves 1 free-range egg, beaten 2 tbsp milk rapeseed oil or melted butter, for glazing Method Preheat the oven to 140C/275F/Gas 1. For the stew, wrap the cloves, cinnamon and star anise in a clean piece of

muslin and secure well. Set aside. Sprinkle the flour onto a plate and mix in the salt. Dredge the beef pieces in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based, lidded, flameproof casserole over a medium heat. Add the beef in batches, frying for a few seconds on all sides, or until browned all over. Remove from the casserole using a slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl. Repeat the process with the remaining beef. Add the carrots and fry, stirring regularly, for 6-8 minutes, or until sticky and deep golden-brown. Remove from the casserole using a slotted spoon and set aside with the beef. Add the onions and fry, stirring regularly, for 6-8 minutes, or until well coloured. Remove from the casserole using a slotted spoon and set aside with the beef and carrots. Add the celery and fry, stirring regularly, for 6-8 minutes, or until well coloured. Return the beef and cooked vegetables to the casserole and stir well. Add the muslin bag and the apples and stir again. Pour in the ale, stir well, then

bring the mixture to the boil. Pour in the stock, add the rosemary and bay leaves and return the mixture to the boil. Stir well, then cover the casserole with the lid and reduce the heat until the mixture is just simmering. Season, to taste, with salt. Transfer the casserole to the oven and cook for 2½3½ hours, or until the beef is tender and falling-apart. For the dumplings, mix together the breadcrumbs, suet, self-raising flour, salt and parsley in a large bowl until well combined. In a jug, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, then gradually pour the wet ingredients into it. Stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture a little at a time, until the mixture comes together as a dough. Roll the dough into eight equally-sized dumplings, then set aside. When the stew has been

The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 cups prepared marinara sauce 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1 (5 ounce) package garlic croutons Method Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic and hot red pepper flakes. Arrange the chicken breasts in bottom of the dish, and pour the marinara sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle the basil over the marinara sauce, and top with half the mozzarella cheese, followed

by half the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle on the croutons, then top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated oven until cheese and croutons are golden brown and the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 35 minutes to an hour, depending on the shape and thickness of your chicken breasts. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chicken breast should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Serve immediately.

cooking for 2½-3 hours and the meat is tender, remove the casserole from the oven and remove the lid. Dot the dumplings onto the surface of the stew, leaving space between each. Put the lid on the casserole and return it to the oven for a further 20 minutes, or until the dumplings have expanded. Remove the casserole from the oven. Remove the lid from the casserole and brush the tops of the dumplings with a little oil or melted butter. Increase the oven temperature to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Return the casserole to the oven. Continue to cook for a further 10-15 minutes, or until the dumplings are crisp and golden-brown on top and cooked through. Set the casserole aside for 10-20 minutes before serving. To serve, place the casserole on the table and let people help themselves.

Ingredients 200g/7oz unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small cubes 100g/3½oz sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 1 tsp vanilla extract 300g/10½oz plain flour, sifted, plus extra for dusting Method Preheat the oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3. Mix together the butter and sugar, either by hand or using an electric hand whisk, until pale and smooth. Add the vanilla extract, then gently mix in the flour until completely incorporated (try not to work the flour too much or the biscuits will not be so crumbly). Using your hands, squeeze the mix-

ture together into a ball of dough. Gently roll the dough out to about 5mm/¼in thick (dust the work surface with a little flour if the dough sticks). Cut into shapes using a biscuit cutter. Transfer the biscuits to a baking tray lined with baking parchment (or a non-stick baking tray) and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes to rest (chilling makes them hold their shape better when baking). Before cooking, sprinkle each biscuit with a pinch of granulated sugar. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until pale golden-brown. Remove from the oven and transfer the biscuits to a wire rack to cool

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Friday 25th November 2016

Record Of The Week!

Friday 25th November 2016

CARAVACA DE LA CRUZ MEDIEVAL MARKET

Title – Wanted more

If you would like to choose your own Record of the Week, perhaps you have a song that brings back happy memories or says thank you to someone special or is just a great tune that you love to hear, send us the details to studio@tko.fm and include the name of the track and artist, and what it means to you and next week it could be your special song played every day on TKO 91.9 & 90.8fm. The Costa Blanca’s biggest and best radio station. Love Life... Love Music... Love... TKO!

1 Trolls 2 Jack Reacher: Never Go Back 3 The Girl on the Train 4 Inferno 5 Bridget Jones's Baby 6 Ouija: Origin of Evil 7 Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 8 Storks 9 I, Daniel Blake 10 Keeping Up with the Joneses

Saturday 26 November Zombies in Guardamar More activities for the undead, this time in Guardamar.

Saturday 26 to Wednesday 30 November International Tapas Route Orihuela

Medieval markets take place all across the area at various times of the year and they all regularly attract thousands of visitors each time. However, with Christmas just around the corner, now is the perfect time to visit one, especially if you’re looking to buy your family and friends a number of original, novel and handcrafted presents that you won’t find in any of your local shops. We’re certain that with the Spanish “puente” coming up in just under two weeks, the forthcoming Medieval Market celebrated in the Murcia holy

town of Caravaca de la Cruz between 6 and 8 December will attract crowds not only from nearby local towns, but also from much further afield. This is a yearly event that always takes place in conjunction with the fiestas celebrated on the 6 and 8 December. Not only that, this medieval market is actually the biggest in the whole of the Murcia region, with in excess of 200 different stalls. As is typical of these types of markets, expect to find demonstrations of all kinds throughout the day and night including medieval musicians,

artisans, storytellers, fire eaters and jugglers, glassblowers, carpenters and so much more. The whole of the old quarter, together with the Plaza Arco, Plaza Nueva and the surrounding little side streets will all be decked out in medieval decoration, with colourful banners, flags, streamers and bunting hanging up in the air and hay on the floor, just to make it look that bit more realistic! Caravaca de la Cruz is a very interesting place to visit at any time of year seeing as it is one of the five holiest

cities in the world (along with Santiago de Compostela, Rome, Jerusalem and Santo Toribio de Liébana in Cantabria). For this reason, we highly recommend a day trip to this city, which is located in the north of the province, on the border with Granada. David’s Coaches will be running a trip to the Caravaca Medieval Market on Tuesday 6 December only, and it is priced at 12 euro per person. Please see page 5 for more details. The market will be open from 11 am until 9 pm each day.

Where Do YOU Read The Courier? We are interested to know where you read The Courier newspaper each week. Snap a picture or a #selfie and send it to julie@tko.media and the best will appear here and on our Facebook page.

Sunday 27 November to Sunday 10 December Torrevieja Fiestas Various events in Torrevieja including Super Hero Parade on Sunday afternoon. Sunday 27 November Xmas Tree Lighting Torrevieja main square (18:00) Sunday 4 December Santa Walk Zenia Boulevard Tuesday 6 December Walk for Caritas Terra Mitica, Benidorm Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 December 2017 Medieval Market Caravaca de la Cruz Saturday 10 December Christmas Fayre Christmas event in the popular San Luis Square, Torrevieja. 15 January 2017 Race Against Cancer Alicante Road race through the streets of Alicante, raising cancer awareness. 29 January 2017 Half Marathon - Murcia Street running through Murcia city.

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Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 November Torrevieja Tapas The ever popular Tapas Route in Torrevieja.

Saturday 26 November The Queen Symphony - Torrevieja The music of rock group Queen played by a symphony orchestra.

Artist – Betsy

Emerging pop singer Betsy has been chosen as our record for this week. Following in the footsteps of her last single, Lost and Found, this one is getting a ton of airplay across the UK. She has a voice that´s been described as a cross between Cher, Heather Small and Alison Moyet, and this young lady from London writes all her own tunes! The video that goes with this track is also worth a look – It tells the story of a woman needing more than her counterpart can give her and gives the story an often humorous twist involving a trailer park, 60´s décor and... a chicken!

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Dec 26 St Stephen's Day Dec 31New Year's Eve

Friday 25th November 2016

Reading residents are Britain's nosiest Reading is home to Britain’s nosiest neighbours, according to new research from leading property website, Zoopla. The Nosey Neighbours Index reveals that residents of this popular commuter belt town check out how much their neighbours’ homes are worth almost twice as much as the average Brit. Compiled by examining how many times visitors to the Zoopla website used the property estimates tool to get an instant valuation on a neighbouring property, the Nosey Neighbours Index compared 50 of Britain’s biggest towns* against an average national ‘nosiness’ score of 100. Residents of Reading topped the table, indexing significantly higher – almost double the national average – with a score of 189.1. The South East of England as a region appears to be full of residents wanting to boost their local property knowledge by getting the inside track on how much their neighbours’ properties are worth. A further three of the top 10 ‘nosiest’ towns - Milton Keynes (176.6), Southampton (129.9) and Brighton (118.5) – are all located in the area. Comparing the top of the Index to the bottom shows a true north-south divide, with

Southern Britain seemingly keener on staying wellinformed on neighbouring property values than the North. Dundee came in last place, with residents checking out their neighbours’ property prices 58.5 per cent less than average (a score of 41.5), and a range of towns in Yorkshire and Humber make up most of the bottom 10, with Hull (49.6), Doncaster (58.8), Rotherham (59.2) and Barnsley (64.7) placing third, sixth, seventh and ninth ‘least nosey’ respectively. On a regional level, the research reveals Greater London locals to be the nosiest overall area, with the capital’s residents checking local property prices 79.6 per cent more than the average (a score of 179.6). London was closely followed by the South East (160.7) and East of England (135.2). There also appears to be a correlation between the

level of nosiness and property price growth in the last 12 months – generally property prices in the towns making up the top 10 have experienced a much larger growth rate than those in the bottom end of the table. Towns in the top 10 have all increased in average property value by 2.5 per cent or more in the last 12 months, compared to the least nosey towns where most have a growth rate of around one per cent, or less. Lawrence Hall, spokesperson for Zoopla, comments: “Whether you are buying or selling, one of the best things you can do as you start this journey is to research the property market to get an idea of what is happening to house prices in your local area. Residents in Reading are clearly well aware of this and have their finger very firmly on the pulse when it comes to knowing their local market.”

Health

Friday 25th November 2016

Bagged salads 'pose salmonella risk', say researchers "Bagged salad can fuel the growth of food-poisoning bugs like salmonella and make them more dangerous," BBC News reports. Researchers found evidence that the environment inside a salad bag offers an ideal breeding ground for salmonella, a type of bacteria that is a leading cause of food poisoning. They grew salmonella in salad juice and leaves at dif-

ferent temperatures to see what happened, and found salad leaf juice – released from the leaves when they're damaged or broken – supports the growth of salmonella, even at fridge temperature. They also found that if leaves are contaminated, the bacteria aren't removed by washing in water. However, the chances of a salad bag being contami-

nated by salmonella or other bacteria in the first place are thought to be low. An independent expert commented: "The rates of produce that have been found to be contaminated are between 0-3%." That said, it is important not to be complacent. An E. coli outbreak in July this year, thought to be linked to contaminated salad, killed two people and hospitalised

62 others. You should wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, then dry them carefully, after using the toilet and before eating or preparing food. You should also wash fruit and vegetables before eating them – although washing did not remove salmonella in this study – and pay extra attention to use-by dates.

MedB Health Dr M. Mannu

Friday 25th November 2016

Magnesium for Irregular Heartbeat Magnesium is responsible for the normal transmission of signals through the body, which makes magnesium a vital nutrient for many thousands of chemical processes that regulate itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s internal workings. Magnesium is essential for regulating the contraction and relaxation of the muscles in the body, including the muscles of the heart. And so magnesium is pivotal in regulating the force of contraction of the heart as well as the rate of contraction of the heart. Magnesium deficiency is a common cause of irregular heartbeat. Blood tests measuring magnesium levels will nearly always be normal because only 1% of magnesium is

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Health Benefits Of Walnuts Walnuts are more than just a tasty accompaniment on a cheese platter. These tree nuts are rich in vitamin B, fibre, omega-3 fatty acids and several other nutrients, and can potentially alter your attitude. A new study from University of New Mexico Nutrition Professor Peter Pribis found that young, healthy men who consumed walnuts every day experienced significant improvement in mood.

The researcher carried out a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, crossover feeding trial with walnuts for eight weeks, EurekAlert! reported. The study participants were 64 students between the ages of 18 and 25 from different ethnic groups â&#x20AC;&#x201D; spanning Caucasian, African American, Hispanic and Asian. Participants were asked to eat three slices of banana bread every day over a period

of 16 weeks. For half of the time, the loaf contained finelyround, unnoticable walnuts; while the other half of the group consumed banana bread that contained no nuts at all. "There was a meaningful, 28 percent improvement of mood in young men," Pribis said, according to EurekAlert!. "However we did not observe any improvement of mood in females. Why this is, we do not know."

Pribis observed a significant improvement in mood in young, healthy males. "In the past, studies on walnuts have shown beneficial effects on many health outcomes like heart disease, diabetes and obesity," the researcher explained. "Our study was different because we focused on cognition, and in this controlled randomised trial (CRT) we measured mood outcomes in males and females."

Friday 25th November 2016

Los Angeles Motor Show 2016 The Los Angeles Motor Show ran from November 18-27. Jaguar has stolen all the headlines with its I-Pace electric car, but here's the best of the rest from the sunny Pacific coast of the United States of America. The state of California would be the largest car market in the world if it was a country, yet they struggle to rustle up a decent show. Amid a few genuine world firsts (Jaguar I-Pace, Mazda CX-5, Mini Countryman, Alfa Romeo Stelvio), there are a myriad of smaller introductions and range-fillers: a rear-wheel drive Lamborghini Huracán, fourwheel drive versions of the new Porsche Panamera, Mercedes-Benz E63 S 4MATIC and Maybach S650. Oh, and a turbocharger for the Kia Soul. Alfa Romeo even chose to abandon the soulless show halls to launch its first-ever SUV, the Stelvio, from a tent flung up in the car park. Going into battle with Jaguar's F-Pace and Porsche's Macan, the Stelvio we saw in LA is the 503bhp/443lb ft twin-turbo V6 Quadrifoglio version. When this Giulia saloonbased model goes on sale in the UK next year, however, we'll see smaller petrol and diesel engines and rearwheel-drive only versions. The reaction to Jaguar's I-Pace might yet prove a

storm in a teacup anywhere outside of California, or places where pure electric vehicles are so subsidised by government that they are impossible to turn down. Pundits feel that the I-Pace sets up the traditionally underperforming Jaguar against Tesla's Model 3, which is due at the end of next year. What does everyone else think? We asked Oliver Blume, chief executive of Porsche, which is basically committed to plug-in hybrid, combustion engines and pure electric vehicles. "The pure EV market share is so low at the moment that no one knows how fast it will grow," he said. "It is very important for the acceptance of e-mobility that you have a good [driving distance] range, short recharging times and a good infrastructure. And it is not so important to be first as it is to offer a good product." Porsche is still trying to get its high-voltage infrastructure idea off the ground around the world, but mainly in Germany. "Our Mission E car," says Blume, "will have a 500km range, 15-minute charge time for 80 per cent of the battery capacity, and it will be on sale at the end of the decade." That's the trouble with EV cars at the moment. The technology is like that of the early mobile telephones;

buy one today and it'll be blown away by what you can buy tomorrow. Finding out what's happening at Ford these days takes the tenacity and investigation powers, if not the facial hair, of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot. So the new Ford Ecosport, which goes on sale in the US at the end of next year, is due in Europe in 2018. It's easy to scoff at this little SUV, which Ford of Europe decided it wanted so late in the day that little could be done to get it up to Europe's exacting standards. This new car, might look (almost) the same as the current model, but it's been completely reworked with new suspension geometry, subframes, a completely new electrical architecture, fresh cabin design, trim and seats and a fascia which looks remarkably like that in next year's new Fiesta model (which is officially unveiled in two weeks). These pretty rough design studies are intended to give an idea of what's going to happen in the US, and it's pretty sure it'll happen in Europe, too. Maybach, the 107-yearold engine and car maker, now Mercedes-Benz's luxury marque, has had a series of lurching stop/start revamps since it was reintroduced in 2002.

These days it's a trim level, but what a trim level, with the eve-of-showlaunched MercedesMaybach S650 cabriolet costing 300,000 Euro (expect the same in pounds) and expressions of interest in every single one of the 300 slated to be built. So could Maybach start to build its own special-bodied cars once again? "No," says Matthias Lührs, Mercedes head of product planning. "We have no current or future plans to have a pure Maybach model. We have sold 15,000 [current Maybach-badged models] so far and that shows we have found the right niche. Why would we change our strategy?"

Why indeed, but that leaves Lührs with a bit of a problem with the Vision 6, the simply lovely specialbodied concept shown at Frankfurt a few months ago, which has had the world's press clamouring for the company to build it. Lührs says Vision 6's role is to provide inspiration and possibly paint colours for other future models. "At the moment, we have no plans to produce the Vision 6," he says. "We are always studying our portfolio and looking for the right spots, though." Now that's less unequivocal than his former denial. Perhaps if we asked again, he might give a little more... Too late, time's up and the

PR shooed us out of the room. Which brings us to the two rather overlooked SUV crossover introductions at the show, Mazda's CX-5 and Audi's Q5. The latter justifiably overlooked, since the promised drive failed to happen: officially because someone forgot to fill in the correct import documentation, unofficially (it was rumoured) because of recent revelations from the California Air Resources Board that Audi's automatic transmissions had been programmed with emissions-cheating software, and the aggrieved Yanks told the Germans from Ingolstadt to take a hike.

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Hi Bill, sorry for the delay in replying. When you press the “archive” button in Outlook the email is moved to the archive folder. If you can see this folder, then the emails will be in it, if you don’t have an archive folder, then the emails will have been moved to another folder. The best way to find them will be to use the search feature to look for the email. You can search for its subject line or part of the subject line or message. Once you locate the email, you will then know which folder is set as your archive folder and other emails will be in the same folder.

I read your article in The Courier every week and I was wondering if you can help me resolve a problem with junk mail. Recently I have been receiving junk mail and when I try to block it, I get a message saying I cannot because it comes from my own email address. Obviously, this is virus/con trick. I have Kaspersky Total security antivirus but it does not find this problem. Any ideas how to stop these types of emails arriving in my inbox? I also get emails that I try to block and then I get a message saying that the sender email address does not exist! Best Regards, John

Hi John, there are two likely reasons why this could be happening., First is that your account has become compromised. You should change your password as a precaution anyway – if this is the cause, then you will also see the emails in your sent items. The second is that someone (or something, more likely a bot) is “spoofing” your email address and there isn’t really anything that you can do about that, it’s the ability (without the relevant domain checks in place) for anyone to send emails pretending to be another person.

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Friday 25th November 2016

Year End For Nico

Rugby Roundup

In the latest matches in the FERRMUR Murcia league last weekend, the Torrevieja Tigers cadetes (pictured in green) lost an exciting encounter by one point, going down 26-25 against Totana in a match played in Elche. The ITV Orihuela Vega Baja cadetes side meanwhile (pictured in their black and yellow kit) lost by 19 points to 10 at the University of Murcia (CURM).

Nicola Kuhn, the tennis superkid tipped to become Spain’s new Rafael Nadal, has rocketed into the world’s top 800 players on the back of his best-ever run in a men's tournament, writes DONNA GEE. The 16-year-old Torrevieja sensation reached the semi-final of the Kuwait Futures event in Meshref, earning him six valuable ATP ranking points and lifting him nearly 100 places to 788 in the world. Kuhn, who began this year ranked at 1997 by the ATP and 71 at junior level, will start 2017 at No.6 junior. And with two more years in the 18-and-under section, he has high hopes of winning a Junior Grand Slam before moving onto the men's circuit full-time. The blond six-footer flew to Kuwait days after reaching the last four in the Osaka Mayor’s Cup - his final Grade A junior tournament of 2016. He eventually bowed out against the eventual winner, local hero Yosuke Watanuki, describing the Japanese youngster’s incredible form on the day as ‘’insane’’. Kuhn’s form in the Land of the Rising Sun lifted him three places to No.12 in the world junior rankings. And with half of those currently above him ineligible next year, he will enter 2017 in sight of the coveted number one spot. He went on to prove in Kuwait that, despite his youthful physique, he already has the class to test experienced players ten years his senior to the full. Seeded seven Meshref, Kuhn’s resilience in seeing off the number four seed Ronan Joncour in the quarter-final was remarkable. Trailing 2-4 in the second set after losing the first 6-4 to the Frenchman, defiant Nico hit back to take the set 7-5 before easing home 6-3 in the decider. Ultimately, Kuhn found the challenge of beating the second seed Max Neuchrist a bridge too far and failed to reach his first Futures final, losing in straight sets to the battle-hardened Austrian, who is nine years older than Kuhn and ranked 400 places above him. Kuhn admits he will be disappointed if he fails to win at least one of the four Junior Grand Slams, starting with the Australian Open in Melbourne in January. However, he plans to concentrate on raising his ATP profile rather than junior events, which means entering more and more ITF Futures tournaments and hoping for Challenger wildcards, which offer more lucrative ranking points and potentially pit him against the world’s top stars.

A Quick Stroll

Forget doing a halfmarathon or full marathon if you're an ultra-runner. These special athletes really do go the distance, namely 100 kilometres, and they'll be converging on Los Alcázares this Sunday morning for their world championship race, run by the sports governing body, the IAU (International Association of Ultrarunners). The gruelling showdown

takes place every two years, with 357 athletes from 33 countries registered to take part on Sunday, with the race starting bright and early at 7.00 am on Avenida de Los Narejos. Twenty laps consisting of five thousand metres around the promenade will make up the route, with the fastest men’s race times reaching a mere six and a half hours.

Kuhn, son of Rita and Alfred Kuhn of La Mata, began the year aiming to make the Junior Top 10 and ATP Top 600 by Christmas. He has come close to achieving both targets – and if he continues to progress at his current rate, don’t be surprised to see him lining up against the likes of Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic before 2017 is out. Nico recently flew to Dubai for a family holiday, reflecting on what he described as ''a good year with its ups and downs and new experiences. " I would have loved to get even better results,'' he added, "but it was a positive year and we learned very much from it . We know our mistakes, we know where to work on and we have even bigger motivation to get better each day. ''We will come back stronger next year.''

Santiago Start

Santiago de la Ribera will once again host the start of the Tour of Murcia cycle race in February 2017. The contest will begin, like earlier this year, on Santiago's Avenida Sandoval on Saturday Feburary 11th, with the same route being used as nine months ago, which will see the cyclists finishing on Murcia City's Gran Vía. San Javier Mayor José Miguel Luengo and Vuelta race director Francisco Guzmán made the formal

announcement of the race start details this week, with the Mayor saying the route will take the cyclists into San Javier's centre before moving round other parts of the municipality ahead of the inland journey. Francisco Guzmán said that the number of participants would be restricted to around 120 for safety reasons, but that it was still too early to say which teams and competitors would be taking part.

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Charley’s Stateside First

Last Sunday was a day to remember for Charley Hull in Florida as the 20-year-old English player won her first ever LPGA title by taking the CME Group Tour Championship by two shots. Hull finished on a tournament record 19 under par to beat South Korea's Ryu So-yeon. The Northamptonshireborn player started the

final round with a oneshot lead ahead and shot six birdies in her bogey-free round for a six-under-par 66 at the Florida course. "It's wicked to do it at 20," she said. "It feels good to be joining the winners this year." World number one Lydia Ko was tied for 10th, while England's Jodi Ewart Shadoff fin-

ished tied for 36th. Scotland's Catriona Matthew finished in 46th place. Hull and Ryu were tied coming to the par5 17th hole where the tournament effectively ended. Ryu’s second shot came up short and against the face of a bunker, requiring she come out sideways. It led to a bogey, while Hull got up and

down for birdie from behind the green. “I was pretty calm,” Hull said. “When I’m on the golf course I’m trying not to think about golf and that’s what I just did today. It kind of made me not think I was leading the golf tournament.” Both players then parred the last as Hull took the title, in the final tournament of the

season. The world number 29, who finished seventh at the Rio Olympics, had a bogey-free weekend, with 12 birdies and 24 pars in her final 36 holes and wins just over 400,000 pounds in prize money. "I just feel pretty good where I am at the moment," added Hull. "I feel like I am mentally good. I feel relaxed. I

think that's the key for me. "If I come into a week relaxed I feel good. This week it happened for me. I'm confident. I'm happy," she said. It is Hull's second title since turning professional in 2013, having won the Lalla Meryem Cup on the Ladies European Tour in 2014.

Matt Hits The Mark

Sheffield’s Matt Fitzpatrick came through a final round tussle with Tyrrell Hatton to claim the biggest win of his career at the DP World Tour Championship last weekend. The Ryder Cup star birdied the last to close a five-under 67 at Jumeirah Golf Estates and finish one clear of Hatton, who led along the closing stretch until a finalhole bogey. Henrik Stenson matched Rory McIlroy's seven-under 65 to finish inside the top 10 and secure the Race to Dubai title, as

Danny Willett ended the week in tied-50th. The victory pushed Matt Fitzpatrick to sixth place on the final Race to Dubai standings and confirmed his share of the season-ending bonus pool – as he picked up 300,000 pounds. This was his third European Tour victory and, at just 22 years and 80 days, he becomes the youngest Englishman to win three titles on the circuit. With the win he should move into the top-30 on the Official World Golf Ranking. Henrik

Stenson did enough to be crowned Race to Dubai champion. The Swede closed with an excellent 65 to end the week in a tie for 9th place. The Open champion secured the Order of Merit title for a second time, having previously won it in 2013. “I’m very pleased to get my name on this trophy once again,” said Stenson. “It’s been a great year, the best year of my career.” Rory McIlroy also closed with a 65 to share ninth place in Dubai.

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Buba Saves Torry Despite half a dozen new signings for Torry since their last home match, only centre-half Calzado started Sunday's match at the Nelson Mandela stadium, and an excellent debut was only eclipsed by goalkeeper Buba, who made a string of crucial second-half saves to help Torry earn a point against a good Ilicitano outfit. It was also the first time for a long time that Torry had a full squad of 16 on and off the bench. Torry started the game brightly and it was very much against the run of play when the visitors opened the scoring on 18 minutes. Buba punched clear, but in doing so, came far off his line. As the ball was returned into the box, he and several of his defenders were "missing" and Alberto was one of four Ilicitano men who were unmarked and he hooked the ball home in emphatic fashion. Five minutes later, though, Torry were back on terms thanks to Pastor. Damian saw the winger make his dash and pushed through a slide rule pass through that saw Pastor one on one with Juanma in the opposition goal. His first shot was saved by the keeper, but he pounced on

CD TORREVIEJA 1 ELCHE ILICITANO 1 the rebound and stuck it home in no uncertain fashion. When Pastor returns to Australia in January, he will be sorely missed, especially as he has scored four out of Torry´s last six goals, with only Hugo and Matheus netting since Lewis hit home in the defeat by Muro six weeks ago. Torry, though, will feel that this is two points dropped rather than one won. Damian saw his firsthalf shot graze the upright. Pastor was clearly impeded in the box when attempting to get on the end of a left -

wing cross. Matheus scorned a great chance with only Juanma to beat, and Luis Carlos worked his magic in the Ilicitano box, jinxing past defender after defender only to be denied by an excellent stop from the keeper. At the other end, Buba earned his corn. He made two incredible stops when goals looked certain and in this respect a draw seemed a fair result. In the final analysis though, Torry continue to spurn far too many golden chances. Six games remain before

NOVELDA CF 1 CD ALMORADI 0 in the second period of play. Almoradi, despite some battling performances, are now only two points above the relegation area, and face another stern examination at home this Sunday morning when four-placed Ontinyent come to the Sadrián stadium for an 11.30 am kick-off. In last weekend's other third

division action, Orihuela suffered a second successive one-nil defeat, this time at Rayo Ibense, with a blank weekend ahead. Crevillente having done Torrevieja and Almoradi a favour by winning at struggling Buñol, can again help them out as they entertain third-from-bottom Muro this weekend.

Thader’s Late Show A late 87th-minute penalty at struggling Callosa from Rubén Sanz broke the recent barren spell for Thader, leaving them fourth in the Preferente Group Four table. The match was switched to Callosa due to Thader's ground being unavailable last Sunday, but the change didn't seem to concern the visitors, who dominated proceedings for the first half hour, with Lloyd Dummett enabling a crucial pass putting Noé in for the first goal. Just before halftime, Callosa got onto level terms as the ball flew around the Thader area like it was in

Todo Annihilation

TD MONTESINOS 0 CD MONTESINOS 10

Nothing At Novelda A first-half goal from Segarra gave second-placed third division promotion contenders Novelda their expected win on Sunday against an Almoradi side that got into the match the longer it went on, but just did not create any serious scoring opportunities. Novelda ran the first half in a match which saw Josete return to the Almoradi goal after being out due to injury. He had no chance against Segarra's 34th-minute strike, whilst Alberto in the Novelda goal barely broke sweat. Almoradi had a lot more of the ball in the second half, but didn't really do much with it, and at the other end, it was substitute Jordi who should have sealed up the points for Novelda with the best chance

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CALLOSA DEPORTIVA CF 1 CD THADER 2 a pinball machine, and with the defence unable to clear it, Alberto got the equaliser. Both teams went for it in the second half, with Thader having to survive a number of

scares before they were awarded a penalty with minutes to go, which was duly converted by Rubén Sanz. This Sunday, Thader are away to mid-table San Joan.

the Christmas break, four of those away matches. With Muro managing a win at the weekend, Torry drop a place and are now second from bottom ahead of the already-looking doomed Segorbe. The good news is that only five points covers them and the seven teams above them, and they take on four of those sides before the holiday. Their next match though is this Sunday morning away to eighth-placed Almazora, with an 11.45 am kick-off.

CD Montesinos smashed all club records with their best ever victory in last weekend’s match against Todo Deporte Montesinos. To say that Monte could have got more than ten goals was an understatement, and people were left scratching their heads at how the perennial strugglers of Todo managed their only shock point of the season the previous weekend at a normally good Benijofar side. As a semblance of a contest, this was almost over before it started as Carlos scored early on, with Todo then producing a rare attack which Monte reserve keeper Rodrigo did well to keep out. Further first-half goals from Fernando, this a long-range shot which baffled the Todo keeper, a goal from Vaz and

another from top scorer Aure, sent the players in at half time with a comfortable 0-4 score-line. If the first half was onesided, the second was even more so. A twice-taken penalty right at the start of the second half was converted by Vaz for his second of the game. Alfredo made it six and further goals from Aure, Carlos, Dario and Coco completed the rout and a historic day for CD Montesinos who are a completely different side under the management team of Carlos Perez and Angel Ivan. Because of teams pulling out of the league at the last minute, Monte have no league fixtures this weekend, and go away to Orihuela Deportiva the following weekend.

Friday 25th November 2016

The Price Of Victory

Messi Double

SPORTING LISBON 1 REAL MADRID 2

CELTIC 0 BARCELONA 2

Cristiano Ronaldo got a rapturous welcome on his return to where his career began at Sporting Lisbon, but Real showed no mercy in booking their place in the Champions League knockout stages, although the win came at a big price. Gareth Bale limped off just before the hour mark with an ankle injury, which will keep him out of action for the rest of the year. The Welsh international suffered a dislocation of the peroneal tendons of his right ankle, which may or may not need surgery. At best he will be out for four weeks, but if he needs an operation, he is unlikely to return to action before the end of January. Real had substitute Karim Benzema to thank for all three points as he came off the bench to down Sporting's 10 men with a fine finish from Sergio Ramos's cross. Raphael Varane had fired Real into a first-half lead, but Sporting captain Adrien Silva levelled from the penalty spot after Joao Pereira had seen a straight red card. Real still need to beat Borussia Dortmund at home in two weeks' time to top Group F after the Germans thrashed Legia Warsaw 8-4.

Celtic were dumped out of the Champions League on Wednesday, as Barcelona won to secure top spot in Group C, thanks to a double strike from Lionel Messi. This was a professional Barca display that will ease any worries from Saturday's goalless stalemate with Malaga, making the final game with Borussia Moenchengladbach irrelevant and allowing coach Luis Enrique to give his first teamers a much-needed rest. Messi, who now has nine goals in this season's competition, fired an early effort wide and came close to turning in Ivan Rakitic's bouncing header, but the Argentina international was not to be denied after 24 minutes. Neymar picked out Messi with a clever chip from the lefthand channel and he took the pass in his stride to send a first-time volley past Craig Gordon at his near post, the visitors' 400th goal in all competitions under the management of Luis Enrique. Barca doubled their lead in the 55th minute as Sergi Roberto's throughball led to Suarez being brought down by Izaguirre in the penalty area and Messi stepped up to send the spot-kick straight down the middle.

Frustrating Elche

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Neymar Jail Call

Spain’s public prosecutor has called for Barcelona’s Neymar to be given a two-year prison sentence for his part in a corruption case over his transfer from Brazilian club Santos to the La Liga champions in 2013. If found guilty though, he would not have to serve any jail time, as the Spanish legal system does not lock up first-time offenders on sentences of two years and under. More dramatically, Judge José Perals also called for a fiveyear sentence for the former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell and a fine of eight point four million euro for the club, but called for charges against the current president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, to be dropped. The case stems from a complaint by the Brazilian investment group DIS, which owned 40 percent of Neymar’s transfer rights and which alleges it received less money than it was entitled to as Barcelona concealed the real transfer fee. Barcelona have been engulfed in legal troubles over Neymar’s transfer since 2013. Rosell resigned as the club’s president in 2014 for his role in the affair and testified in court in February alongside Bartomeu, Neymar and Neymar’s father. The club struck a deal with prosecutors in June to settle a separate case and paid a five-and-a-half-million-euro fine and avoided trial on charges of tax evasion over the transfer. Barcelona thought they had brought the affair to a close when Judge José de la Mata archived the case in June, although the public prosecutor successfully overturned the ruling in September, allowing the case to proceed.

The King Of Madrid BARCELONA 0 MALAGA 0

UD ALMERIA 2 ELCHE CF 1 This was a bitterly disappointing performance by Elche last Friday night, just as they needed a result to keep them right in contact with the promotion-chasing pack. It was a poor display by the Ilicitanos who just didn't know how to keep to ball, and the final scoreline was flattering to them. The encounter also ended on a sour note with Nino sent off in the dying moments for stamping on the foot of an Almeria player after play had been stopped. Almeria dominated the first half, but they fell behind through an Ximo Navarro own goal from an Elche corner in the 13th minute. They equalised though with an Antonio Puertas set-up with an excellent cross from Nano on the 28th minute mark, and then they just threw everything at Elche, who little to offer in return. In-form striker Quique gave Almeria a deserved lead 12 minutes into the second half, and the only surprise was that the home side didn't make the final victory margin bigger, as Juan Carlos made some great saves in the Elche goal. There was no hiding place for Elche coach Alberto Toril who was honest in admitting that his side played badly, which frustratingly always seems to happen as they are in no striking distance of making significant inroads in the Segunda division top pack of sides. Elche entertain Mallorca this Sunday with a noon kick-off, with both sides having 19 points to their name.

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique admits it is "worrying" that his side have only won half of their home games in La Liga so far. The reigning champions were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Malaga at the Nou Camp last Saturday afternoon, the third time in six matches they have dropped home points. Pique, who had a goal wrongly ruled out for offside and deserved a penalty when he was hauled down in the area by Mikel Villanueva, conceded there was concern in the home dressing room. He told Sport.es: "It's worrying that we have lost so many points at home. No one wanted a draw in a game which realistically we had to win." Barca were without Lionel Messi - at home with a vomiting bug - and the suspended Luis Suarez, but Pique said: "We are Barcelona and we cannot make excuses. We have players who are worth a lot of money and a budget which is outrageous compared to Malaga." The pressure on Malaga increased after Diego Llorente's 69th-minute dismissal. In those final 20 minutes, Pique had a goal disallowed when referee Ricardo de Burgos and his assistants thought they spotted an offside, and then he saw the referee reject his penalty claim for a clear foul by Villanueva. Barca thought they had won it when Neymar's header appeared goalbound in the 94th minute, but Carlos Kameni, who had produced a series of saves throughout the game, pulled off one more to claw it away at the near post. "With numerical superiority it has been easier to get on the attack, but it has not been so because Kameni has been very good, and we have also been denied a goal (for offside)," Pique added. Next up for Barcelona is a Sunday trip to San Sebastian to take on Real Sociedad before the big business of El Clasico against Real Madrid on December 3rd.

ATLETICO MADRID 0 REAL MADRID 3 Zinedine Zidane feels Cristiano Ronaldo is certain to win the Ballon d'Or again after his hat-trick sealed a Madrid derby win on Saturday. Ronaldo claimed his 39th career hat-trick as Real thrashed city neighbours Atletico Madrid at their Estadio Vicente Calderon home. The victory gave Real a four-point lead at the top of La Liga over Barcelona and puts them nine points clear of Atletico. And Real boss Zidane praised match-winner Ronaldo after the game: - "I've never had any doubts that Cristiano is the best. Tonight ends that debate, the Ballon d'Or will be for him," he said. "I had no doubt, and it is not the three goals he scored that will make me change my mind. He demonstrated it all last season, he demonstrates it every time. We expect a lot from him, but he is above everyone else." Real were dominant throughout and extended their unbeaten run to 29 games since losing to Atletico in February. Trailing to Ronaldo's deflected 23rd-minute free-kick, Atletico were on top at the start of the second half and Yannick Ferreira Carrasco and Antoine Griezmann went close to equalising. But Ronaldo converted a 71st-minute penalty after being tripped by Stefan Savic before completing his hat-trick from Bale's astute pass and took him past Alfredo Di Stefano's 17goal record in Madrid derbies. Real next entertain Sporting Gijón tomorrow afternoon (Saturday).

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47 FIXTURES Friday 25 November Sky Bet Championship 20:45 Barnsley V. Nottingham Forest Saturday 26 November English Premier League Burnley V. Manchester City Hull City V. West Bromwich Albion Leicester City V. Middlesbrough Liverpool V. Sunderland Swansea City V. Crystal Palace Chelsea V. Tottenham Hotspur Sky Bet Championship 16:00 Aston Villa V. Cardiff City 16:00 Brentford V. Birmingham City 16:00 Brighton and Hove Albion V. Fulham 16:00 Derby County V. Norwich City 16:00 Ipswich Town V. Queens Park Rangers 16:00 Newcastle United V. Blackburn Rovers 16:00 Preston North End V. Burton Albion 16:00 Reading V. Bristol City 16:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers V. Sheffield Wednesday 18:30 Rotherham United V. Leeds United Sky Bet League One 16:00 AFC Wimbledon V. Fleetwood Town 16:00 Bury V. Millwall 16:00 Charlton Athletic V. Sheffield United 16:00 Chesterfield V. Bristol Rovers 16:00 Coventry City V. MK Dons 16:00 Gillingham V. Rochdale 16:00 Northampton Town V. Bolton Wanderers 16:00 Oldham Athletic V. Peterborough United 16:00 Scunthorpe United V. Oxford United 16:00 Shrewsbury Town V. Port Vale 16:00 Swindon Town V. Bradford City 16:00 Walsall V. Southend United Sky Bet League Two 16:00 Accrington Stanley V. Yeovil Town 16:00 Barnet V. Notts County 16:00 Blackpool V. Newport County 16:00 Cambridge United V. Cheltenham Town 16:00 Carlisle United V. Mansfield Town 16:00 Colchester United V. Crewe Alexandra 16:00 Crawley Town V. Grimsby Town 16:00 Doncaster Rovers V. Leyton Orient 16:00 Exeter City V. Luton Town 16:00 Morecambe V. Plymouth Argyle 16:00 Portsmouth V. Stevenage 16:00 Wycombe Wanderers V. Hartlepool United Scottish FA Cup 14:30 Beith Juniors V. Morton 14:30 Bonnyrigg Rose V. Dumbarton 16:00 Airdrieonians V. Livingston 16:00 Albion Rovers V. Queen of the South 16:00 Brechin City V. Ayr United 16:00 Buckie Thistle V. Dunfermline Athletic 16:00 Clyde V. Arbroath 16:00 East Fife V. Edinburgh City 16:00 Elgin City V. Hawick Royal Albert 16:00 Formartine United V. Annan Athletic 16:00 Forres Mechanics V. Stenhousemuir 16:00 Peterhead V. Alloa Athletic 16:00 St. Mirren V. Spartans FC 16:00 Stirling Albion V. Wick Academy 16:00 Stranraer V. East Kilbride Scottish Premiership 13:15 Partick Thistle V. Rangers 16:00 Dundee V. Inverness Caledonian Thistle 16:00 Heart of Midlothian V. Motherwell 16:00 Ross County V. Hamilton Academical 13:30 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 18:30

TOP & BOTTOM OF IT

Second-top plays second-bottom in the Premier League this weekend : Liverpool v Sunderland. Have the Black Cats finally got lucky? Last week’s thumping 3 – 0 win over Hull just could kick-start their season, and with Liverpool’s disappointing goalless draw at Southampton, it shows the brakes can be put on the Reds’ attack. On paper, it has to be a home win, but who knows?

Ivan Signed

30-year-old Slovakian defender Ivan Pecha has been unveiled as the latest signing for CD Torrevieja, as part of the growing international flavour to the squad. Pecha has played all around Eastern Europe for sides in Slovakia, Romania, Belarus, Estonia, Azerbaijan, and more recently for Motor Lublin in Poland (pictured in their kit). Pecha has actually been training with the Torrevieja squad for the last few weeks as he waited for his clearance papers to come through from Lublin, which they did a few days ago.

Sunday 27 November English Premier League 13:00 Watford V. Stoke City 15:15 Arsenal V. Bournemouth 17:30 Manchester United V. West Ham United 17:30 Southampton V. Everton Monday 28 November Sky Bet Championship 20:45 Huddersfield Town V. Wigan Athletic Tuesday 29 November English League Cup 20:45 Hull City V. Newcastle United 20:45 Liverpool V. Leeds United Sky Bet League One 20:45 Sheffield United V. Walsall Scottish FA Cup 20:45 Queen's Park V. Montrose Wednesday 30 November English League Cup 20:45 Arsenal V. Southampton 21:00 Manchester United V. West Ham United Scottish Premiership 20:45 Heart of Midlothian V. Rangers Thursday 1 December Sky Bet Championship 20:45 Queens Park Rangers V. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Information correct at time of publication but subject to change at short notice.

Hey, it’s not all about Donald Trump, you know – the US Soccer Federation have just fired Jurgen Klinnsman as their coach. He’s been replaced by LA Galaxy head coach, Bruce Arena, who was in charge (successfully) of the national side between 1998 and 2006. Up until recently, the odds on a Klinnsman replacement would have favoured the well-respected Bob Bradley (pictured), but lately in charge of bottom club Swansea, things have not been going well for the American. This Saturday in the Valleys, the Swans take on a stuttering Crystal Palace in the Premier League, also sweating on only 11 points along with Middlesborough and West Ham. Ironically, it only seems five minutes since the Eagles’ boss, Alan Pardew, was being tipped as the next England manager. The result of this clash will be very interesting, for both managers feeling the pinch, as well as everyone else at the worried clubs.

Leicester City sum up football nicely: funny, frenetic, foolish – and a few more ‘f’ words frequently. From fivethousand-to-one outsiders to history-makers in one season… eight years previously the club were playing in Division One, and it’s only three years ago since the homespun East Midland club were promoted to the mighty Premier League, managing to stay up in their first season. Then tipped to go down and not starting the new Prem season well, the Foxes got themselves a new manager: a genuinely ‘nice’ guy, and actually one without a wonderful record. Somehow then his modest-looking team, assembled from nowhere special and inexpensive began to click – and win… and win …and win. So many more domestic league games did they win, that the club amazingly won the Holy Grail that is the Premier League, which is one of the toughest in the world. That was an astounding achievement in today’s obscenely wealthy world. Thai-backed Leicester, with a team costing a mere 57 million pounds beat teams funded from mega-rich Arab backers, Russian oligarchs, American zillionaires, and all without paying huge amounts for top players – against all the odds. Quite rightly, the city of Leicester rejoiced and everyone concerned partied well into the close season. Despite huge speculation, only one key player departed in the close season to a money-no-object club, and with the huge bonus of now entering the mighty Champions League, Leicester began the new season with confidence, hope and excitement. Those faithful fans – and new ones – flocked to the excellent King Power stadium, looking forward with relish to another belting campaign, to once more participate in the top UK football league – with a few other admiring leagues looking on – playing the Foxes thrilling brand of swashbuckling football. So how are they doing, three months in? First the good news: on Tuesday in the Champions League the Blues beat Brugge 2 – 1 to win their group G, securing passage through to the prestigious final stages of Europe’s top competition. In doing so, Claudio Rainieri’s men beat Brugge twice, as well as Porto and FC Copenhagen, yielding 13 points from five games. There’s still one more match to play, but who cares, Leicester are through. In the New Year serious opposition will come in the frightening forms of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Atletico, PSG – oh, and some other Premier League opponents like Arsenal and Man City, but bridges can be crossed on arrival - and not right now, because… …the bad news is that back in the prestigious Prem, all is not going well. Last Saturday’s 2 – 1 defeat by Watford means the Foxes sit just two points above the Dreaded Drop Department. That was the second consecutive defeat, losses which have included matches against Hull City and West Bromwich, clubs which are not doing particularly well themselves. As the huge delight after another wildly-wonderful and successful Champions League result subsides, it’s back to Planet Earth – well, just off the M1 in the East Midlands – on Saturday as the Foxes gird themselves up to face fellow-scrappers Middlesborough , losers only 1-0 to table toppers Chelsea on Sunday. Now this result, albeit with a third of the season gone, is a real game-to-win, a six-pointer for both clubs for which the loser will have serious thoughts looking at the run-in to the festive season. There’s nowhere to hide in the Prem, and league tables never lie. As no European distractions free up top teams like Chelsea, and Liverpool to concentrate on the Prem, mere domestic survival must be the objective this season for Leicester - albeit interspersed with another European jaunt in the knock-out stages of the Champions League to a top soccer city for those faithful fans who recently could only dream of such adventures. Hey, remember those five-thousand-to-one odds? I wonder what the odds are on the Foxes winning the Champions League – and getting relegated? Don’t laugh, this is football – and anything could happen!

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This Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sees the final Formula One drivers championship showdown between title leader Nico Rosberg, and three-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton, who trails his Mercedes teammate by 12 points. To take a fourth title, Hamilton has to win the race and hope Rosberg finishes lower than third. This is the third time in its eight years in F1 that Abu Dhabi will host the championship showdown.

NATHAN OUT

Nathan Hughes suffered a leg injury in training this weekend and will miss out on England’s autumn international tomorrow against Argentina. The Fijian-born player won his second cap last week against the country of his birth.

BRIDGING THE GAP Spurs are sitting four points and three places behind new Prem League leaders Chelsea, writes JOHN MCGREGOR, which means that Stamford Bridge is the setting for tomorrow evening’s Capital Match of the Day, which promises to be a cracker. Last weekend, Chelsea eased past modest Middlesborough (and Liverpool to go top), all thanks to another Costa cracker - that’s ten goals so far and it’s only November! Oh, and the Blues once-leaky defence? Six clean sheets from Toni Conte’s kids’ last six games – all wins - are mightily impressive stats – eh, Jose? Over in the Lillywhite corner, Tottenham had a serious setback on Tuesday, crashing out of the Champions League to Monaco, but back in the Prem last Saturday night, it was a different story. Mauricio Pochettino’s players left it late to break Hammers hearts, the Harry’s (one Winks, two Kanes) combining to seal Tottenham’s 3 – 2 win after twice being behind. Oh, and the number of Spurs Prem defeats so far? Nil, nada, zilch – game on! That Spurs result leaves beleaguered West Ham not a little worried. Poor Prem performances to date show only three wins and two draws from 12 games, just one point above the Dreaded Drop Department. On Sunday afternoon, strangely comes the first of two huge games for the Hammers against mighty Manchester United, both at Old Trafford. The first is in the Prem, followed three days later by a massive quarter final in the EFL Cup on Wednesday. Both teams need the league win badly, United to boost their fading title challenge and West Ham to survive. Jose Mourinho’s side will have played Feyenoord last night in the slightly undesirable Europa League: United’s presence in both the Europe League AND the EFL Cup is not really essential at a world-renowned club whose priorities must be performing in the Prem and qualifying for the Champions League. West Ham? Any kind of win will do for Bilic’s boys. More on this weekend’s Premier League games on Page 47.

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