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wo hundred and thirty employees of budget airline Ryanair’s handling company at Alicante-Elche airport, Lesma, are to go on a fourday strike at the height of the Easter holiday season. A union leader has claimed that all flights involving the budget airline will be affected. The strike is scheduled to run from this Good Friday (April 14th) through to the end of Monday, with 230 employees who work for Lesma Handling taking the action over a dispute to do with contracts, working conditions, and pay rates. Lesma has been in charge of providing ground handling services for Ryanair’s flights at AlicanteElche airport since last year, and they provide all support
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BY ALEX TRELINSKI to passengers in the terminal, as well as supervising access to travellers and airport workers to the actual planes. Union chief Carlos
Iborra said this week that all Ryanair flights would be hit, and that the chances of reaching any sort of deal with management seemed
remote before Friday. A number of shorter stoppages took place in February causing delays to Ryanair services.
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wenty three million euro has been allocated by the Madrid government to deal with the damage caused by the winter storms to the River Segura across Alicante Province and the Murcia region. The money has been given to the Segura’s management body, the Confederación Hidrográfica del Segura (CHS), who have already started on work on a variety of projects locally, as well as further afield. Improvements will be made in the Guardamar, Rojales, Formentera and Orihuela (pictured in December) areas to the
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BY ALEX TRELINSKI Segura and its surrounds, with repairs being undertaken to some of the banks and the channels. Damages to
local reservoirs are also part of the government package, in addition to work on the Albujón rambla and its tribu-
taries covering the Cartagena, Los Alcázares and Torre Pacheco municipalities.
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Two British nationals were arrested for drunk and reckless driving after being thrown out of a Torrevieja night club. The incident happened early last Saturday morning after three people were evicted from the Velice club on the city's Casagrande industrial estate, and got into a car. Two of the three were described by authorities as British, who said that they drove the car dangerously including onto the pavement
and the outside area of the club threatening the lives of by-standers. Local police and Guardia Civil officers managed to stop the vehicle after the occupants tried to tricky them, as a non-driver switched places with the driver during a chase. The original driver was found to be four times over the alcohol limit. No further details about the trio like their ages or sex were provided by the authorities.
Arm Of The Law
The Guardia Civil have launched a hunt for an arsonist who started a blaze in the La Mata area of Torrevieja last Friday evening. The fire started in
some trees in the Molino del Agua natural park not far from La Mata beach, which was the location of a similar incident in 2013. Matches and bottles of
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fuel were discovered with the blaze contained to a small area, with the remnants of the previous fire acting as a block on it spreading further.
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A total of 85 people have been arrested at AlicanteElche airport by the National Police in the first three months of 2017, according to official figures published last weekend. The main reason for the detentions were for carrying fake passports and
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identification documents, followed by people wanted on international or Spanish arrest warrants. That included a 35-yearold Algerian man who was wanted on robbery charges, after stealing from tourists who were picking up their hire cars at the airport.
This week's Semana Santa parades in Torrevieja, including the Good Friday procession, involving the British-led International Cofradia, will have to resort to using wheels to carry the Paso of Jesus in the Garden of Olives through the city streets as the Cofradia do not have enough members. Despite appeals earlier this year, the Cofradia (pictured previously) was only able to get 50 of the bare minimum number of 85 men needed to carry the Paso,
and they are now having to push the Paso during the processions rather than carrying it on their shoulders. The final decision was taken last week during rehearsals, with the group returning to using wheels which was the position of the Cofradia from when it was founded in 1984 until man power was used for the first time in 2004. A combination of old age and members returning to the UK has led to the current predicament for the International Cofradia.
It's set to be a sell-out for the Easter holiday season for hotel bookings in the Mar Menor region, according to María del Mar Martínez of the Costa Calida Tourist Accommodation Association. She says that occupancy rates for the holiday stood at 95 percent reservations at the start of the week, and with domestic tourists set to pick up the rest of the rooms this weekend, a bumper 2017 season is expected for her group's members.
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Robbers Caught
A hi-tech gang that used electronic gear to rob cars across Alicante Province has been broken up by the National Police, with Russian and Ukrainian nationals arrested in the Santa Pola area. The operation against the crooks, aged between their mid-twenties and mid-fifties, started last September, after multiple reports of property being
The Hydrographic Confederation of Segura (CHS) is investigating a spillage of waste and debris that has partially blocked the channel of the river Seco for the last two months in the Pilar de la Horadada area. Their probe could result in legal action being taken. The environment group, the Friends of Sierra Escalona (ASE) had already filed a complaint about the dumping which they say has led to the blockage at Cueva Serrana.
stolen from cars, including incidents in Torrevieja. The crooks used devices to crack electronic codes to open up the cars, often outside the owner's home, and in most cases it was not obvious that the cars had been broken into. Gang members would be on the look-out in case people appeared and they would be in constant touch with their colleagues via
mobile phones as they were carrying out the break-in. Money and valuables were then lifted from the cars, as well as house keys, with the crooks then using them to enter the property. A couple of guns and ammunition were recovered by the National Police during their house raids in Santa Pola.
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Lux Link
Alicante-Elche airport is offering a new service to Luxembourg bringing a total of 203 routes for the summer season, up by 15 on last year's schedule. The twice-weekly flights to the Grand Duchy are being operated by Luxair, who have returned to the airport after more than a decade away. It also brings a new country to the summer portfolio of destinations from Alicante-Elche.
A Date With Ricky Latino music star Ricky Martín is to perform at Murcia City's La Fica showground on Sunday June 4th, as part of a new list of extended dates on his Spanish tour. The extra gigs have been added to scheduled concerts in cities like Granada, Madrid and Valencia, with tickets priced from 39 euro to over 100 euro.
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Spick And Span
The streets around the Orihuela Costa are getting an extra cleaning push, ahead of the big influx of Easter tourists, according to Orihuela council’s cleaning councillor, Dámaso Aparicio. At an on-site inspection on Monday, Aparicio claimed that extra equipment had been brought in to make sure that litter was being cleared, and he also appealed to local residents to help by keeping the area clean.
40 exhibitors will be taking part in the annual Murcia region Nautical Fair, which starts at San Pedro del Pinatar’s Marina de las Salinas port today (Thursday) and runs
through till Monday. Everything to do with the sea and sailing will be on display, with the latest gadgets and developments available for customers to look at and buy.
Get Covered
Nude sunbathing on San Pedro del Pinatar’s beaches has officially been banned by the council, as part of new set of beach laws. San Pedro is the first authority in the Murcia region to make such a ban, and offenders can be fined up to 750 euro. The rules, passed at a council meeting, also say that nobody should use soap products to wash themselves in the local waters, as well making it illegal for people to put up sun umbrellas and beach furniture before 8.00 am. The authority has also emphasised that pets are not allowed on any of the muncipality’s beaches.
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Bogus Concern
A German Shepherd puppy was rescued by Almoradi firefighters after it fell into a ditch on Monday morning. The owner had gone for a walk with the dog on the Camino del Mayayo in Almoradi, when his pet sufferd a four metre fall, with firemen using a ladder to save the animal, which was unharmed.
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Sniffed Out
An Alicante police dog, who is a member of the local police drug unit, sniffed out a 29-year old Moroccan drug dealer who was travelling with a kilo of hashish that was destined for Ibiza. Residents in the Callosa de Segura area have been warned about people pretending to be Cruz Roja volunteers, after vests and equipment were stolen from the Cruz Roja building in the town. Council officials are
worried that the thieves may go round knocking on local doors claiming to be fundraising for good causes, and emphasised the need for home owners to ask for official identification papers and badges.
The dog had a sniff around the passenger aisle of the bus that had just come in to Alicante bus station from Malaga, and took a shine to the Moroccan. who the dog seemingly thought had a
smell of drugs about him. Police then asked for his suitcase to be lifted out of the hold, and discovered the drugs wrapped in 100 small packs, they think were ready for sale on the party island.
A Farmer's Guilt
Cutting Corners
Over a thousand Portuguese tudents caused tens of thousands of euro in damages after they trashed a Costa del Sol hotel. A local police officer in Torremolinos said officers had to be called in on several occasions last weekend to the Hotel Pueblo Camino Real, as a group of about 1,200 Portuguese students aged between 14 and 17 years caused damage to rooms as well as fighting each other. The officer said the hotel has reported damages of around 50 thousand euro to its rooms and facilities.
30 fake car diagnostic units have been seized at Alicante-Elche airport, in addition to three Algerian men being arrested by the Guardia Civil. The fakes were shipped in from China and were destined for an Algerianowned business in Alicante City. The diagnostic units
which would have been sold to car workshops were said to be of poor quality and would, according to the Guardia, have caused damage to the vehicles and other equipment in the workshops. The bogus gear had a total retail value of 113 thousand euro for the 30 units.
A farmer has been found guilty of the murder two years ago of American Denise Thiem, who went missing as she walked the pilgrimage route to Santiago in northern Spain. Miguel Angel Muñoz Blas, 41, was convicted by a court in León on Wednesday of the murder of 40-year-old Thiem, with
her body discovered five months after she disappeared while walking the Camino de Santiago. Her corpse had been hidden, after the farmer had chopped off her hands. Police investigators at the time said they believed the killer may have removed her hands in an attempt to hinder her identification and
possible forensic traces of her attacker that may have been under her fingernails after the struggle. More than 100 witnesses testified during the trial, with evidence that several other women had been harassed by Muñoz Blas as they walked the same route. He now faces 25 years in jail at a future hearing.
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Labs Raided
Two drugs laboratories in Madrid have been raided with 170 kilos of cocaine seized in a major operation by the National Police. 17 people were arrest-
ed in 14 raids in the Madrid, Toledo, and Segovia areas, with more arrests not being ruled out. The drugs were shipped to Spain from
South America in suitcases from Colombia, parcels from Brazil and even impregnated in the soles of about 200 pairs of shoes sent from Ecuador.
Make It Definitive
The Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, has demanded that the Basque terrorist group ETA apologise for decades of violence and then disband "definitively" after it provided France with a list of arms caches to finalise a promise to disarm. In a statement last Saturday, Rajoy said the arms cache move signalled the "definitive defeat" of ETA, blamed for 829 deaths dating back to 1968. Describing the organisation as "terrorists", Rajoy
reiterated the group could expect no government favours as a result and "still less, impunity for their crimes". "The only logical response to this situation is (for ETA) to announce its definitive dissolution, to apologise to its victims and to disappear rather than mount media operations to disguise its defeat," said Rajoy. The Spanish Government said it would not make an "evaluation" of the weapons
arsenal until French authorities have neutralised eight caches of weapons containing 120 firearms and three tonnes of explosives in the southwestern PyreneesAtlantiques department bordering Spain. In 2011, ETA announced that it had abandoned its armed campaign, but did not give up its weapons. It also continued to insist on amnesty talks for some of their 360 jailed group members, 75 of them located in France.
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Body Battle
The family of a British millionaire are still fighting to bring his body back from the Costa del Sol, some three years after he was murdered by his ex-lover, according to a report in The Mirror newspaper. Slovakian swimwear model Mayka Kukucova was convicted last May of twice shooting 48 year old Andrew Bush in the head in a jealous rage. He was buried in 2014 in a funeral arranged by the Spanish government. Daughter Ellie, 22, is still being refused consent to repatriate his remains. She said: “We’ve now appealed to get dad’s body
back seven times but we’re still not allowed to bring him home as Kukucova is mounting appeals. She keeps appealing on different circumstances, so it is delaying everything – including us being able to bring him home." Kukucova got 15 years and six months for killing Mr Bush in April 2014, but her sentence has since been cut to 13 years nine months. A Malaga jury heard she shot him twice in the head and once in the arm after he dumped her for Russian model Maria Korotaeva. Mr.Bush was buried in Estepona in front of just 10 people.
Big Sam Sells
Ex-England manager Sam Allardyce is selling his fivebedroom Costa Blanca villa for four million euro. Allardyce, now in charge of Crystal Palace, put the property, which is located in Moraira, on the market after using it as his hideout last year. The former England manager was sacked from the job after 67 days when a sting operation by the Daily Telegraph appeared to show
him trying to negotiate a £400,000 speaking deal and advising fictional businessmen about how to get around FIFA and FA rules on third-party ownership of players. The air-conditioned property, which he bought in 2009 for over two million euro, famously has a plaque fixed on to the wall outside bearing its nickname 'Big Sam's Villa'.
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Rascals Return
The Rascals are to feature a selection of iconic songs from great musicals for their latest show, On Broadway, which will be performed at the Los Montesinos School of Music and Culture at the end of May.
Cabaret, Showboat, and Les Miserables will be some of the shows represented, as well as comedy routines for a night to remember on Friday May 26th and Saturday May 27th, with local charities set to benefit once again.
Time For Old Tyme
Tickets can be obtained by phoning Jill on 966 727 282, or by dropping in at Sackos Bar, El Limonar, Torrevieja where the Rascals rehearse on a Monday or Thursday morning between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm.
Doggies Galore
A San Javier-based dog shelter is set to benefit from a charity dog show this coming Monday (April 17th). The Los Infiernos Perrera Supporters (L.I.P.S.) look after abused and abandoned dogs at their refuge located some 10 minutes drive from San Javier airport, where some 160 animals are cared for, which is a costly busi-
ness with food and medical bills. This Monday’s charity dog show is at the Celtic Isle, Playa Flamenca, with registration for all the categories having to be completed by 12.30 pm., with the event running until 7.00 pm. Registration forms and details of the categories are available from the Celtic Isle.
Charity Decade
Charity 4 Charities has raised over 200 thousand euro for deserving local causes since the group was set up back in 2008, and one of their main ways of getting money is the weekly Monday auction (pictured) at the Bull Flannigan by the La Marquesa golf course in Quesada. The auction has been going for the last decade, with booking from 9.30 am through till noon, with the sale starting at 1.00
pm. Sellers get the full amount they want for the item, minus 50 cents, whilst buyers pay just a 50 cents top-up! The group is now planning a 1940’s theme night on Saturday May 13th, with tickets available from the Bull Flannigan. More details about the night, and the weekly auction are available from Sandra on 966 712 803 or via sandra.knott@gmail.com
The Campoverde Theatre Group will be donning Edwardian costume for their latest supper show early next which month, which will raise money for Help at Home, Costa Blanca. The Good Old Days is being staged for three nights between Wednesday May 3rd through to Friday May 5th at the Fiesta Plaza (for-
mally known as Breakaways) on Calle Republica Dominica, Urb. Pueblo Principe, on the Orihuela Costa. You’ll be able to have a one- course meal and then enjoy a night of Olde Tyme Music Hall. There’s also a prize that will be awarded to the audience member who has dressed the best in Olde
At The Races
The AAN Charity went to the races recently on the La Marina urbanisation at Plaza 39 and raised a bumper sum of 795 euro from a charity race night at the venue. The group looks to help
the needy people of La Marina and San Fulgencio, and pictured from left to right are Janet Castleton (president), Brenda Bentley (secretary), Maggie Flynn (treasurer), and Sharon from Plaza 39, who baked
Special Day
St. George’s Day will be celebrated this year with a special day at the Emerald Isle in La Florida, which will feature a raffle in aid of the annual Royal British Legion Poppy appeal. The event starts at noon on Friday April 23rd with a variety of stalls for visitors to peruse, as well local entertainers and the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums keeping things going into the evening.
some special cakes that were auctioned-off. The next AAN event will be a Fashion Show at the Lounge Bar in La Marina on Monday May 15th, starting at 7.00 pm.
Tyme gear! Tickets are available from via ctgticketline@gmail.com or by phoning 626 772 256. Tickets can also be purchased from The Book Shop, San Miguel de Salinas or from the Blue Lagoon Community Centre on a Monday or Wednesday afternoon between 2.00 and 4.00 pm.
Fashion Date
Spring is in the air for the MABS cancer support group as they get ready for their Spring Fashion Show on Tuesday April 25th at the Las Claras Centro Civico in Los Alcazares. A variety of high quality clothes and accessories will be on sale, with the event starting at 2.30 pm. Tickets cost three euro and are available from the MABS centre in San Javier, or you can just pay at the door.
Spirited Fun
Theatre fans will be excited to hear that the Noel Coward comedy, Blithe Spirit, is to be the first Actors Community Theatre Society (A.C.T.S.) production of the year. The group staged two
productions last year, which saw them able to donate five thousand euro to the Benijofar Crisis Appeal, and the same beneficiary has been earmarked for 2017. The three performances will be on Thursday May
18th through to Saturday May 20th, with curtain up at 7.30pm at the Benijofar Cultural Centre. Tickets are eight euro and are available by contacting tickets.acts@gmail.com or telephoning 646 277 724.
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Automatic Exchange of Information and the Modelo 720 Keith Littlewood, International Financial Adviser at Blacktower, Costa Cálida available that have the Spanish stamp of authority (Like Spanish compliant bonds) and these assets do not have to be declared on the Modelo 720. Just like Spanish bank accounts. If you are new to Spain and have no idea what to do, then take financial advice as you may be able to reposition your investments to avoid having to complete the Modelo 720 in the future and avoid the heavy fines. 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,
Many people who have moved to Spain and have kept assets in the UK must declare their overseas assets each year by 31st March for the previous year date ending 31st December. There are three categories: Cash, Investments and Property. If the value of the overseas asset in any category is above €50,000, then a declaration via the Modelo 720 should be completed. There are fines imposed if there is a failure to complete. If you have not yet completed theModelo 720 when perhaps you think you should have done, you may have thought ‘the Spanish authorities will never find out about my assets’. To a degree, it is true, where the Spanish authorities have been under a bit of pressure with the new tidal wave of information being received, and processing this in the correct way, they have somewhat been dependant on individuals coming forward with information. This year this is about to
change following the global automatic exchange of information regime. Just over half of the countries involved, around 101 of them, will be reporting to Spain this year, and the gathering of data should be complete by the end of 2017, so that by 2018 all information will be ready to be exchanged. What this means is if you have an ISA with a UK bank, for example, in the UK with a value of over 50,000€ the Spanish authorities will be informed automatically. Or if you have accounts in the Isle of Man or Switzerland, where there previously was some form of anonymity, then details of these also will also be sent to the Spanish authorities automatically. The best thing anyone can do is seek some financial advice now. If investments are held, there are products
Keith Littlewood DipPFS, on 657 684 094or email keith.littlewood@blacktowerfm.com. You can now make an appointment to come and have a no-obligation discussion in our new office opened at Cabo Roig. 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.
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Adoption Corner
BABY Baby is in need of a new home as her owner has sadly passed away. She is five-years-old, chipped, vaccinated and neutered. Baby is very cuddly, loves attention and very vocal. She has been in a home with other cats but would probably be suited to a home where she is the only cat or with an older female. If you can give her a loving home, please call Pets in Spain on 645 469 253.
A Doggy Baby Boost CARDHU Cardhu is a seven-month old medium sized crossbreed weighing about 20 kilos. He has grown into a confident, playful, happy boy who gets on well with his kennel mates and loves to go for walk. He needs a home with a secure garden as he can jump a one point five metre wall easily! For more information please contact the SAT kennels on 966 710 047 (leave a message) or email info@satanimalrescue.com
CLEO Cleo is a beautiful medium-sized female dog that is aged around two years, who is really good with other dogs. Cleo is currently being fostered in a home with other cats and dogs and she gets on well with both. She is a happy dog who loves life and everyone, and is very affectionate. For more details about Cleo, please call PEPA on 650 304 746 or send them an email to p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com
DUKE
Duke is a very gentle, and to start with, shy young man, aged around two years. He is a lovely young dog who will be a very close companion. Duke can be nervous of men, but will quickly overcome this with some TLC. He loves other dogs, and has been neutered. Please call K9 on 600 845 420 if you can offer Duke a home.
A survey from a Canadian university suggests that a man’s best friend could do more than just keep a family company — pets could actually improve childrens’ health if they’re exposed to them at a young age. Babies that grow up in families with pets — 70 per cent of which were dogs — showed higher levels of certain types of gut bacteria, or microbes, that can reduce the risk of developing allergies and obesity. According to lead researcher Anita Kozyrskyi of the University of Alberta, there’s a “critical window of time when gut immunity and microbes co-develop, and when disruptions to the process result in changes to gut immunity.” Kozyrskyi and her team of 12 scientists collected and studied fecal samples from the children involved in their study. It builds on research that suggests growing up with dogs can also reduce the chances children will develop asthma. Researchers believe that exposing young children to dirt and bacteria at a young age, such as dog fur and dirt a pet might track in on their paws, can boost immunity early on. It’s not known whether the immunity boost comes from the pets themselves, or from people touching them. The newest phase of research suggests that if babies are exposed to pets in the womb, or in their first three months of life, it increases two important bacteria, Ruminococcus and Oscillospora, which they say are linked to reducing allergies and obesity in children. “The abundance of these two bacteria were increased twofold when there was a pet in the house,” Kozyrskyj said.
SANDY Born last summer, Sandy is a beautiful, tiny little girl that is currently being looked after by APAH, and is now looking for a forever home. Her brother Brandy, is twice the size of her. She has a very sweet and gentle nature and he is a little bit of a softie too. To arrange to meet the brother and sister, then please call APAH on either 630 422 563 or 616 210 850.
The pet exposure, Kozyrskyj said, affects the gut microbiome “indirectly,” either from dog to mom and mom to unborn baby during pregnancy, or during the first three months. The study also suggests having pets in the house could reduce the chances of a mother passing on a strep infection during birth, which can cause pneumonia in newborns. Kozyrskyj said even if parents have a dog while the mother was pregnant, and it was then given away before the birth, the exposure could still have an impact on the child’s immune-system development. Kozyrskyj isn’t ruling out that families that don’t have or want pets may want to take advantage of these health benefits, admitting there could be a “dog in a pill” alternative to getting these microbiomes into infants’ systems. “It’s not far-fetched that the pharmaceutical industry will try to create a supplement of these microbiomes, much like (what) was done with probiotics,” she said.
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WARRICK Warrick is a stunning six-year-old English Setter rescued from hunters. He is living happily in his foster home with other dogs and cats and he is now ready to go to a home of his own, Warrick has had everything done and has been blood- tested, and is a loving dog that’s great with everyone. For more details about this lovely dog please call PEPA on 650 304 746 or email p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com
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Twins Removed Ms Ibáñez has become a mother thanks to IVF treatment only to have her babies taken into care. Her first child, a daughter born when the single mother was 58, was taken into care at the age of three due to neglect, and now lives in Canada with relatives. “Better sooner than later. It was worse the way they did it last time, waiting until the girl was three years old and making it a terrible trauma both for the mother and the girl,” a friend of Ms Ibáñez told the El Mundo newspaper. The social services department of the Castilla y León region said that the decision would be reviewed after six months.
A 64-year-old woman who gave birth to twins in February,has had them taken away from her by social services. Social services in the northern city of Burgos said that Mauricia Ibáñez’s sevenweek-old babies were in a “vulnerable” situation and have been placed with a temporary care family. Authorities had set preconditions for Ms Ibáñez, who became the oldest living woman in Spain to have given birth, including having a professional carer in the home. Ms Ibáñez had also been ordered to attend a family support centre on a regular basis. It is the second time that
Chacon Dies Carme Chacon, Spain's first female defence minister and a prominent figure in the PSOE socialist party has died at the age of 46. She passed away on Sunday from a heart condition she had had since birth. Chacon helped modernise Spain's armed forces when she took the helm of the Ministry of Defence in 2008, in the government of Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. The PSOE said in a statement that Chacon had always been "at the vanguard" of
the party. When Zapatero stepped down in 2012, she
Fatty Cost Obese Spanish workers take more sick leave than their healthy weight colleagues, according to research into more than 174 thousand employees conducted by Spanish university researchers. The study investigated the impact of obesity on sick leave and whether it varied according to being metabolically healthy or metabolically unhealthy. The researchers found a consistent association of overweight and obesity with sickness absence due to non-work-related illnesses in both metabolically healthy and unhealthy workers.
ran for the leader’s position, losing the vote.
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2 Beautiful Ways to Decorate Wood Eggs for Easter. Needed Wood eggs (or any eggs you’d like to use) Baker’s twine in several colors Felt sticker strips Scissors White glue Small brush Hot glue These first set of eggs are simple to make but are perfect if you want to add temporary color during the Easter and Spring season. I’ve had these wood eggs for years and they are a fun addition to my kitchen decor but I wanted to perk them up a bit for Easter. Simply wrap the eggs using the felt strips cut to the length you need. Nothing could be easier than that. It’s like instant decor! Just remove the strips to have the eggs returned to their original state after Easter, if you desire. I love how these twine wrapped eggs turned out. Start on the bigger end of the egg and add a drop of hot glue, quickly attach the end of the twine to the glue on the egg and make a small swirl with the twine. This is the beginning of the wrapping. I tried using white glue to get it started but it was quicker and easier to use hot glue to secure it in the beginning. You don’t want to use hot glue for the rest of the egg though or it could turn out uneven. I worked in sections while applying the glue. Brush glue on about 1/3 of the egg and continue wrapping the twine around the egg until you reach where the glue ends then apply glue to the next section. Make sure to keep the twine as close together as possible to avoid gaps. End the wrapping by adding a drop of hot glue to the other end and cutting the twine as close to the egg as possible. Make sure to keep the twine as close together as possible to avoid gaps. End the wrapping by adding a drop of hot glue to the other end and cutting the twine as close to the egg as possible. These eggs are a simple way to add color and texture to any space for Easter or Spring. I might make more twine eggs. They were a lot of fun. If I get tired of the felt eggs I can simply peel off the strips and return the eggs to their original state.
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Spain is again the world's most tourist-friendly country according to the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index 2017, drawn up by the World Economic Forum,which surveyed 136 countries, Behind Spain come France and Germany in exactly the same positions as last year.
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Food & Drink
Fried Calamari with Tartar Sauce Ingredients For the Fried Calamari 1 squid tube 1 egg 1 tbsp whole milk 50g breadcrumbs Vegetable oil 1 portion of tartar sauce, recipe below Salt and pepper For the Tartar Sauce 250ml Mayonnaise (homemade or shop bought) 2 tbsp capers 1/2 red onion 2 tbsp gherkins Small handful of parsley 2 tsp whole grain mustard Juice of 1/2 lemon Salt and pepper Method Prepare the squid tube by removing the wings, head, innards and backbone (or ask your fishmonger to do this). Wash the squid, pat dry and slice into rings approximately 1 cm wide. Mix the egg and milk and place in a bowl. Make the breadcrumbs by whizzing stale bread slices and place in a bowl along with lots of pepper and a pinch of salt. Cover each ring in the egg mixture, then transfer to the breadcrumbs and coat evenly. Leave to sit for ten minutes before frying. Place 5 cm of oil into a pan and put on high heat with a thermometer until it reaches 180°C. Place one ring at a time into the oil until you have the heat right, it should take 60 seconds per ring. Cook in small batches, remove and lay on kitchen paper to absorb the oil and sprinkle with salt. Finely chop the gherkins and capers, place in a bowl with the other ingredients and dollop on the mayonnaise. Mix well and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Serve alongside calamari for a delicious summer appetiser or starter.
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Lamb cutlet wraps
Perfect finger food for an outdoor party but don't forget to provide plenty of napkins
Ingredients 6 New Zealand lamb cutlets, French trimmed 450g puff pastry 200g mozzarella cheese, chopped 50g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped 1 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary 1 garlic clove, crushed Beaten egg for glaze Fresh rosemary sprigs
Method 1) Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6. Quickly brown the trimmed cutlets in a dry pan so they are evenly browned. 2) Roll out the pastry and cut it into six 15-cm squares. Mix the cheese with the tomato, rosemary and garlic and place a little in the centre of each square. 3) Place a cutlet on top of the filling then add more cheese mixture.
4) Fold three corners of the pastry over the cutlet so it resembles a folded envelope and secure the corners with a cocktail stick. 5) Brush the pastry with beaten egg then bake the wraps for 15 to 20 minutes until well risen and golden brown. Replace the cocktail sticks with rosemary sprigs and serve slightly warm. Grated cheddar cheese could be used in place of the mozzarella.
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Liver and bacon with onion gravy A good plate of liver and bacon has always been one of our favourite meals so we're dead chuffed that we can still enjoy it. Serve with lots of greens and a smidgen of mash.
INGREDIENTS 450g lambs’ or calves’ liver, sliced (thawed, if frozen) 4 tsp plain flour 20g butter 1 tsp sunflower oil 1 medium onion, fairly thinly sliced 2 rindless lean back bacon rashers (about 55g), each cut into 2cm wide strips 500ml beef stock, made with 1 stock cube 2 tsp tomato ketchup flaked sea salt ground black pepper METHOD Rinse the liver in a colander under cold water and drain it well on kitchen paper. Put 2 teaspoons of
the flour in a large bowl and season with plenty of salt and pepper. Add the liver to the bowl and turn it in the flour until lightly coated. Melt half the butter with the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Tap the excess flour off each slice of liver and add them to the pan using tongs. Cook for 1½–2 minutes on each side until lightly browned but not completely cooked through, then pop them on to a plate. Turn down the heat and melt the remaining butter in the same pan. Add the sliced onion and cook for a minute or so, stirring to separate the layers. Next, add the bacon and
cook together for another 5 minutes or until the onion is softened and pale golden brown, stirring often.Sprinkle the remaining flour over the onion and bacon and cook for a few seconds, stirring. Pour the hot stock slowly into the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer, stir in the ketchup and cook over a medium heat until the gravy is thickened and glossy. Put the liver back in the pan and heat it through in the onion gravy for 2–3 minutes until hot, stirring. Season to taste with salt and pepper.Serve the liver and bacon with a small portion of mashed potatoes and lots of freshly cooked greens.
Lemon Cheesecake Ingredients For the base: 4 oz digestive biscuits 4 Tbs butter 3 Tbs cold water For the filling: 12 oz soft cheese 2 large egg yolks 4 Tbs sugar 1/2 tsp powdered gelatin 1 lemon (juice and rind) 3/4 cup double cream For the topping (optional): 1 sachet of powdered lemon gelatin Method Melt the butter in a small saucepan or in the microwave. Mix the melted butter with the biscuit crumbs in a bowl. Spoon the mixture into a flan tin or sponge tin with a loose base which has been lightly oiled. Next, put the gelatin, along with 3 tablespoons cold water, into a small cup and stand this in a small saucepan of barely simmering water. Leave it for about 10 minutes or until the gelatin looks clear and transparent. Set aside. Place the cheese, eggs yolks and sugar in a blender and mix for a few minutes. Add the lemon juice, the rind of the lemon and the
gelatin – pour this in through a strainer. Blend again until the mixtures looks absolutely smooth.Whip the cream until it thickens and add it to the lemon and cheese mixture. Blend again briefly until the cream is well incorporated into the
mixture and then pour over the biscuit base. Cover and leave in the fridge for a minimum of three hours. Once the mixture is set, pour a thin layer of lemon gelatin over the cake and leave it to set for a further two hours.
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Health
Rules of memory 'beautifully' rewritten
What really happens when we make and store memories has been unravelled in a discovery that surprised even the scientists who made it. The US and Japanese team found that the brain "doubles up" by simultaneously making two memories of events. One is for the here-and-now and the other for a lifetime, they found. It had been thought that all memories start as a short-term memory and are then slowly converted into a long-term one. Experts said the findings were surprising, but also beautiful and convincing. 'Significant advance' Two parts of the brain are heavily involved in remembering our personal experiences. The hippocampus is the place for short-term memories while the cortex is home to long-term memories. This idea became famous after the case of Henry Molaison in the 1950s. His hippocampus was damaged during epilepsy surgery and he was no longer able to make new memories, but his ones from before the operation were still there. So the prevailing idea was that memories are formed in the hippocampus and then moved to the cortex where they are "banked".
The team at the Riken-MIT Center for Neural Circuit Genetics have done something mindbogglingly advanced to show this is not the case. The experiments had to be performed on mice, but are thought to apply to human brains too. They involved watching specific memories form as a cluster of connected brain cells in reaction to a shock. Researchers then used light beamed into the brain to control the activity of individual neurons - they could literally switch memories on or off. The results, published in the journal Science, showed that memories were formed simultaneously in the hippocampus and the cortex. Prof Susumu Tonegawa, the director of the research centre, said: "This was surprising. This is contrary to the popular hypothesis that has been held for decades. "This is a significant advance compared to previous knowledge, it's a big shift." The mice do not seem to use the cortex's long-term memory in the first few days after it is formed. They forgot the shock event when scientists turned off the short-term memory in the hippocampus. However, they could then make the mice remember by manually switching the long-term memory on (so it was definitely there). "It is immature or silent for the first several days after formation," Prof Tonegawa said. The researchers also showed the long-term memory never matured if the connection between the hippocampus and the cortex was blocked. So there is still a link between the two parts of the brain, with the balance of power shifting from the hippocampus to the cortex over time. Dr Amy Milton, who researches memory at Cambridge University, described the study as "beautiful, elegant and extremely impressive. I'm quite surprised. "The idea you need the cortex for memories I'm comfortable with, but the fact it's so early is a surprise. "This is [just] one study, but I think they've got a strong case, I think it's convincing and I think this will tell us about how memories are stored in humans as well." For now, this is simply a piece of fundamental science that explains how our bodies work. But Prof Tonegawa says it may illuminate what goes on in some diseases of memory including dementia. One of his previous studies showed mice with Alzheimer's were still forming memories but were not able to retrieve them. "Understanding how this happens may be relevant in brain disease patients," he said.
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95% of People are dehydrated (MedB Clinic Research) Water is key to the survival of all life in the planet. We can go for weeks or even months without food, but no one survives longer than a few days without water. Up to 70% of the human body is made up of entirely water. The blood and lymph system are 90% water and rely on the adequate resupply of water to function effectively. The kidney filters 5 litres of blood every minute to wash out waste from the body. When toxins accumulate in the body, they give rise to all sorts of problems including headaches and tiredness, which are the main symptoms of contaminants. Many organs of the body contain water and need constant hydration to function properly including the eyes and joints and pancreas. The digestive system relies heavily on water to adequately perform
its function. We need to take at least 2 or 3 litres of water daily to take the adequate amount of water required daily. Many people do not drink adequate amounts of water, and worse still the common beverages taken by people today are powerful dehydrating substance that drain water from the body. These include coffee, alcohol as well as the sweet beverages that create a concentrated blood. In the last few weeks, MedB clinic acquired a Body Composition Analyser which is a health screening device that measures a number of key parameters to assess a person’s state of health. The analyser can measure the amount of water in the body as well as the weight of minerals, vitamins, fats, proteins, in addition to other indices such as weight, height, BMI,
and waist-hip ratio. Among these parameters, the weight of water in the body is of high significance. The scan gives the water content for men to be - 56 62% and for women between 50 - 60%. So far, we have had over 100 people on the machine, and only 5 or 6 out of the 100 had adequate water content. Even when the water percentage is at 50% only 10 out of 100 people had the adequate amount, including us at MedB clinic! If you are not consciously aware of drinking water, then you are most likely dehydrated. It is important to drink at least 2 litres of water daily and then other beverages if you still can. For A Full Body Diagnostic Scan Call MedB Clinic – 965 071 745, 966 189 074
Reports that Marmite prevents dementia are laying it on a bit thick "A daily slice of Marmite on toast may help prevent you getting dementia," the Daily Mail reports, with little justification. A small study did find that Marmite had an effect on electrical activity in the brain, but there is no evidence this would prevent dementia. The study involved 28 people in their early 20s. Researchers looked to see whether eating Marmite affected the brain's response to watching flickering images on a screen, measured by electroencephalogram
(EEG) scans. This test is used as a measure of "brain cell excitability" in the visual cortex area. Marmite contains vitamin B12 and glutamate which are thought necessary for the brain to produce GABA, which is thought to reduce brain cell excitability. Too little GABA may be a factor in epilepsy. The study compared the effect of eating a teaspoon of Marmite each day for one month with eating peanut butter. Healthy volunteers were tested before and after the trial of Marmite or peanut butter. After a month, scans on
the Marmite-eaters' brains showed lower levels of excitability. The researchers suggest that boosting GABA levels through diet might contribute to treating epilepsy. However, there's no clinical evidence to support this indication, never mind the media speculation about dementia. For those who fall into the "hate camp" when it comes to Marmite, other sources of vitamin B12 include meat and cheese.
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Thursday 13th April 2017
The Health Benefits of Olive Oil
By Julie Day Olive oil is perhaps one of the healthiest natural products on the planet and the benefits of regularly incorporating it into your diet are numerous. Inhabitants of the Mediterranean region who follow a traditional Mediterranean diet and have a healthy lifestyle are likely to live exceptionally long lives that are relatively disease-free. Although the Spanish consume fairly large quantities of fat in their diet, the incidence of heart disease is still extremely low. This is essentially due to the type of fat that is consumed. Saturated fats are found in red meat, cheese and in processed and convenience foods, such as chips, cakes, biscuits, butter, crisps and margarine, which are all typical of a British diet. These fats, together with Trans or hydrogenated fats, are extremely harmful to the body and should be eliminated from the diet. They raise the levels of
“bad” cholesterol in the blood and trans fats also lower the levels of “good” cholesterol. A diet that is full of saturated and hydrogenated fats will more than likely lead to severe cardiovascular or heart disease, as high levels of “bad” cholesterol clog up the arteries, restrict blood flow, raise blood pressure and assume a very high risk of heart attack or any other cardiovascular disease. Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat, which not only increase the levels of “good” cholesterol in the blood but also clear away the “bad” cholesterol fatty deposits. Monounsaturated fats actually protect the heart and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Olive oil also contains high levels of essential fatty acids such as Omega-3 and Omega-6, which similarly to oily fish and some fish oils, are required by the body to keep joints flexible and supple and bones strong and healthy.
Doctors of natural and homeopathic medicine strongly recommend olive oil to sufferers of diabetes, patients with liver trouble, constipation, PMT and even women going through the menopause. As well as helping you feel good for longer, olive oil has an abundance of vitamins that will also keep you looking good for longer. Particularly rich in Vitamin E, which is often added to skin creams, olive oil is said to delay the ageing process and keep the skin soft and supple. Some beauticians say that one tablespoon of olive oil a day mixed with fresh orange or lemon juice will maintain a shiny and healthy head of hair, keep skin supple and smooth and add strength to brittle nails. So, who needs Oily of Ulay when you’ve got a bottle of olive oil in the kitchen cupboard!
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How to do Ibiza on a budget
Arriving at the airport, head straight for the bus stop outside – taxis are pricey and you can queue for an hour in peak season. Bus No 10 makes the 10km route every 15 minutes in summer (ibizabus.com for winter schedules) and drops you right in the port (don't get off at the bus station, as it's quite far from the centre). Ibiza Town offers plenty of budget accommodation, but there are a few absolute standouts. Hostal Parque (+34 971 301358, hostalparque.com, doubles from €65) occupies a prime position in a leafy square right below the Old Town walls. Rooms are modern, with air conditioning and Wi-Fi and three rooftop aticos have private decked terraces. The pavement cafe below is hugely popular with locals (it serves Ibiza's best escalope de pollo for €8). Across the square is the quirky Casa Huéspedes Vara de Rey (+34 971 301376, hibiza.com, doubles from €53), a sprawling guesthouse with a boho vibe. Ask for a room with a view. Start with a walk up into topsy-turvy Dalt Vila (literally "high town") – the Unesco world heritage site is a maze of cobbles and whitewashed walls. Free audio tours (in six languages) are available from the tourist office on Vara de Rey (+34 971 399232, eivissa.es). Keep an eye out for the secret escape tunnel behind the Catholic shrine on Calle de San Ciriaco. The sensory-overload Medieval festival in May is free and one of the most dramatic ways to experience Dalt Vila, with performances, strolling musicians, singing and dancing. Likewise Easter week (Semana Santa), when torchlit processions from the stunning cathedral provide gloriously gothic eye candy for not a penny. For more recent history, walk through mysterious Sa Penya and discover the clifftop home of the late architect Erwin Broner (free entrance, see eivissa.es for opening hours) – a modernist triumph. For lunch, head to Mercado Viejo (the old market) and seek out Nico at the BioLunch stall for a slice of homemade organic tarta de puerros (leek quiche, €2.75). It comes on a paper plate, so you can wander through boutique-lined backstreets nibbling before picking a sidewalk cafe for a glass of vino rosado (€2, anywhere). If you're after a healthier fix, head to Es Tap Nou (Carre Madrid 18, estapnou.es, +34 971 399841) a fruit and vegetable market with a cafe-bar attached. Choose your fresh produce and they'll make it into a delicious salad with baked goat's cheese, tuna or smoked salmon for around €5. If you're still culture-hungry, the brilliant Centro Cultura S'Alamera (Vara de Rey) offers free interactive Ibiza-centric photography/ art exhibitions. Currently showing is an exhibition of Adlib fashion of the 1960s. The port comes to life at about 8pm – have drinks just off the waterfront to save about 50% – then grab a pavement table at the pizza mecca, El Pirata (Calle Garijo 10b, +34 971 192630, elpirata-ibiza.com) and watch the nightly show unfold – club processions, street artists and drag queens all perform here, and if you spend long enough sipping that mojito it will be worth it in entertainment value alone. For a hearty local supper, head to nearby Comidas San Juan (Carrer Montgri 8, +34 971 311603), Bon Profit (Plaça des Parc 5, +34 971 313866) or Los Pasajeros (Calle Vicente Soler 6, +34 653 350961 – try to nab the romantic balcony table-for-two). These all offer superb home-cooked food (grilled meats, tapas, pasta) at rock-bottom prices. Sushi is hugely popular in Ibiza, and also astronomically expensive. One exception to the rule is the brand new Sushiya Aoyama (Plaza sa Drassaneta 13, +34 627 861566), where the freshest sushi and sake in a tiny historic square will set you back €20-€25pp. Many bars offer nightly live music, and the legendary Teatro Pereyra (Calle del Comte Rossello, +34 971 191468, teatropereyra.com) is the most famous of these. If you're after the real deal, however, you'll need to go to Pacha (Avenida 8 de Agosto, pacha.com) – the world's most famous disco. Door charges are extreme (up to €70, though you can get tickets from €39 in advance online). But here's a trick: book dinner at the Pacha restaurant (+34 971 310959, information only) and you get free access to the club (there is a minimum restaurant spend, depending on night, from €70pp). It's still an expensive night but you're getting the world-class experience and good food too. Alternatively, head out of town to Underground (+34 971 198015, ibizaunderground.com), a low-key yet brilliant late-night club with great DJs, a local vibe, cheap drinks and a negotiable door charge. This island is famous for its beaches, and you will need to see them. Some of them can be reached by bus, but it's probably best to hire a car. Go to doyouspain.com for the absolute best deals. (Tip: beware the deals that require you to pay for a full tank of petrol in advance
– their "in-house" fuel prices can be 50% more than filling station prices.) Salinas is a great beach to start at – it's justly famous for its mile-long swathe of white sand. Take a towel – sun loungers cost €8 to hire, with a further €8 for an umbrella. The beachfront restaurants are great, but for a fraction of the cost, stop off at the roadside supermercado (on the right just before you cross the salt flats) and order a tasty ham and cheese bocadillo (baguette sandwich) to take away. Your foil-wrapped goodies plus a bottle of chilled rosado (Marqués de Cáceres is good, inexpensive and sold everywhere) will cost less than €8, and the people in the shop will uncork the wine for you and give you plastic cups. If you plan to stay at the beach itself, Hostal Mar Y Sal (+34 971 396584, hostalmarysal.com, doubles from €60) has clean, basic rooms, a decent restaurant and a vibey late-night bar terrace just 20 steps from the sand. Just down the road, Boutique Hostal Salinas (+34 971 308899, hostalsalinas.com, doubles from €97) offers free daily après-beach DJ sessions in a gorgeous garden, plus weekly free flamenco shows throughout summer. Further round the coast, Cala Jondal is home to famed beachlife hotspots like the Blue Marlin. Away from the crowds, there are a couple of more chilled options – Tropicana (+34 971 802640, tropicanaibiza.com) has a laid-back Caribbean vibe and an inexpensive beach menu. There is free live music on Sunday evenings – mainly salsa and tropical. Beware the hidden lounger/umbrella/cotton bed cover charges, though. Next door's Alegria (no phone) is cheaper still, has a lovely elevated aspect and a cocktail happy hour. Even better, stop at roadside supermarket Rincon d'Es Codolar en route and stock up on divine homemade empanadas (savoury Argentinian pasties). History buffs will love the nearby cove of Sa Caleta. It has a great fish restaurant (no phone; and don't be fooled by the shabby-chic exterior – it's expensive) but is also home to the earliest ruins in Ibiza – a Phoenician settlement dating from 654BC. It's free to look around and there is ample multi-language information provided. If beaches aren't your bag, head inland for some exploration and adventure. For hot-air balloon views, minus the cost, head to the whitewashed village of Sant Josep de sa Talaia. Following the painted arrows just behind Bar Bernat Vinya, weave your way up out of the village and towards the top of Ibiza's highest hill, Sa Talaia. The walk is strenuous and hot – take a hat and water – but the views from the top are out of this world, and on a clear day you can see both Mallorca and the mainland. Head down the other side and walk back to the village (about three hours in total), stopping at Pizzeria Es Verge (+34 971 800041) on the way home for huge, cheap pizzas and icy draught lager. Bliss. Another unmissable view is of the mystical rock Es Vedrà, rising from the water. Take the road from Es Cubells to Cala D'Hort and look out for the left-hand turn to Sa Pedrera. Park at the end of the lane and walk a short way to view the island from the clifftops. Shopping in the south is all about the vast San Jordi flea market. On Saturday mornings the racetrack is filled with stalls selling clothes, furniture and bric-a-brac. There's a lot of tat but some serious treasure too. The bar inside has cheap sandwiches and shots of the local liquor, hierbas. If you want to party, there are plenty of good options. Generally, Playa d'En Bossa has about as much finesse as a chip pan fire, but the seminal We Love… (welove-music.com) party at Space (voted world's best club several times) on Sundays is a must-do – the world's greatest DJs, a huge, festival-like atmosphere and Space's legendary terrace. It starts early, and if you get there pre-9pm it's half-price (€20). Ibiza's other party central, Sant Antoni, has a bad reputation, but the legendary sunset strip is beloved by all. Rock up at Café Mambo (+34 971 346638, cafemamboibiza.com) any night of the week for Pacha's infamous pre-parties – see DJs such as Erick Morillo and David Guetta perform for free, and avoid the astronomical club costs. For the same sunset with none of the drama, drive out of town towards Cala Gracioneta (signposted) and find the beautiful Hostal La Torre (Urbanizacion Cap Negret 25, +34 971 342271, hostallatorre.com), a traditional cliff-top hotel, whose terrace serves inexpensive food and drinks and offers a panoramic view of the sunset over the sea – it drops in front of your eyes (book in advance for a sunset table). If you plan to stay in the area, Casa Datscha (Apartado de Correos 24, +34 971 344075, casadatscha.net, doubles from €56) offers quirkily chic rooms in a glorious out-of-town setting (pool, art, vistas to die for). It even has an honesty bar.
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Thursday 13th April 2017 Events Calendar Saturday 1 to Thursday 23 April, 2017 Torrevieja Model boat exhibition, Park of Nations.
Easter reaches the Valencia Region
Thursday 13 April, 2017 Maundy Thursday
Different towns in the three provinces of Valencia will be hosting processions, displays and unique religious events.
Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 April, 2017 Benicàssim The SanSan Musical Festival. Thursday 13 to Monday 17 April, 2017 Santa Pola Medieval Market with special Dark Dragon. San Pedro del Pinatar Boat exhibition, “VII Feria Náutica Region de Murcia”, Puerto Marina de las Salinas. Friday 14 April, 2017 Good Friday Santiago de la Ribera Eco-tourism and outlet fair. Saturday 15 to Thursday 27 April, 2017 Los Alcázares International sailing competition, Clase Laser 4.7, at the Centro de Tecnificación Deportiva. Sunday 16 April, 2017 Easter Sunday Elche Standing paddle race at Arenales del Sol. Yu-Go-Oh! Trading Cards World Champoinship Qualifier Monday 17 April, 2017 Easter Monday Playa Flamenca Charity dog show for Los Infiernos Perrera Supporters at the Celtic Isle. Saturday 22 April, 2017 Torrevieja Classical Concert by the Orquesta Sinfónica de Torrevieja, International Auditorium Torrevieja. Alicante Classic car and collectors show, IFA Exhibition Centre. Sunday 23 April, 2017 Pilar de la Horadada Half marathon and Fun Run.
It´s Easter, and the towns in the Region of Valencia bear the full strength of long-standing traditions, rooted in centuries of celebrations and massive popular participation. The processions, religious events in general and the uniqueness of every representation has contributed towards many of them being declared Festivities of Touristic Interest. In the province of Alicante, the Easter celebrations of Crevillent and Orihuela, both of which have been declared Festivities of International Touristic Interest, stand out in particular. The Easter festivities in Orihuela feature the procession of the Santo Entierro (Holy Burial) on Holy Saturday, one of the most unique Pasos (depictions of the Passion of Christ) in the Easter celebrations: La Diablesa (the she-devil). The imagery by the artist Salzillo, in Orihuela, and by Mariano Benlliure, in Crevillent, are both worthy of note. The historical town centre is at the heart of the most unique Easter procession in Alicante, the Santa Cruz procession on Holy Wednesday. It is a risky procession throughout steep streets and stairways. In what concerns the festivities in the province of Valencia, the ones in Sagunto or Alzira, which have been declared Festivities of a National Touristic Interest, as well as those of Torrent, which have been declared Festivities of Regional Touristic Interest, stand out. Be sure not to miss the doseles (canopies) of the brotherhoods and guilds, which are used as decorative motifs in the images that characterise the scenes portrayed in the various pasos. The processions in Sagunto are particularly vibrant, with two of the most beautiful events, the Encuentro Doloroso procession (depicting Jesus' encounter with his mother) and the solemn Way of the Cross up to the Holy Calvary of this historical city. In the city of Valencia, the Seaside Easter celebrations of the neighbourhoods of Cabanyal, el Canyamelar and the Grau, which have been declared Festivities of National Touristic Interest, are the most famous. The impressive Procesión del Silencio (Procession of Silence) on Holy Thursday and the Santo Entierro (Holy Burial) on Holy Friday draw in large crowds of confreres and onlookers. In Castellón, be sure not to miss the Easter festivities in Vila-real, some of the oldest in the province, or the Rompida de la hora (a drum roll in commemoration of the death of Christ) in L’Alcora, which trembles among the din of drums and bass drums on Holy Friday when, at midday, hundreds of drums are beaten in unison. In the festivities of Vinaròs, which have been declared Festivities of Regional Touristic Interest, concerts and exhibitions have also been planned to accompany these religious celebrations with cultural and festive events.
Bus Service to Orihuela for the Easter Parades Orihuela town hall has arranged a bus service which will run from the coast to the city to enable coastal and Entrenaranjos residents to visit the Easter celebrations, without having to drive. Bus timetables: Maundy Thursday 13th April: 8pm Good Friday 14th April: 4:30pm Easter Saturday 15th April: 5:30pm Price: 5.40€ Departure: Playa Flamenca Return: Ociopía For further information and bookings, contact the tourist info Orihuela Playa. Telephone: 96 676 00 00, EXT. 32 orihuelaplaya@touristinfo.net
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TRELI ON THE TELLY Breaking Back
WITH ALEX TRELINSKI
It’s the era of revivals on US TV, and over the last year we have had good ones of The X Files and 24, and now step forward the return of Prison Break, which made a comeback on FOX UK on Monday. The show ended back in 2010 with the death of Michael Scofield played by Wentworth Miller, and that was that, until Miller and costar Dominic Purcell started working together on the DC action series, Legends of Tomorrow. They floated the idea of reviving Prison Break, and here we are back for a new run of nine episodes, and you can see the money on screen, with a big on-location shoot in Morocco, and some great action set pieces. Scofield is banged up in a prison in Yeman, and his friends get wind that he’s alive, and so off we go with the plans to free him, along with a bunch of nasty people trying to keep track of them. The plot, of course, has got holes in it, but it all rocks along at a frentic pace and does have a different feel about it, rather than a
rehash of the original show. The characters have all moved on and that’s good, along with fan favourite, Robert Knepper’s wonderful T-Bag, getting some of the best lines as he delivers the news to Scoffield’s brother, Lincoln (Dominic Purcell) that Michael is still alive. I await the big twists, and though its all as daft as a brush, it succeeds in being entertaining, and there’s nothing wrong in that! There was plenty wrong in the BAFTA TV award nominations announced this week, and another example of why I don’t rate them at all, compared to the NTA awards(viewer-voted) or the Emmy and Golden Globe awards in the States. No chapter and verse from yours truly here, but I would like to know why The Night Manager and Line of Duty were not even nominated in the best drama category? The list of four did include The Durrells (the others being The Crown, War and Peace, and Happy Valley), which I enjoyed, but with the greatest of respect, it was not in the same league as
the other two. Golden Globe winners Tom Hiddleston and Olivia Colman (both from The Night Manager) were snubbed, whilst elsewhere there was no nomination for Coronation Street in the continuing series (soaps) category, though Hollyoaks was there, and the fantastic Catastrophe got nothing for Channel Four in any comedy category. It’s poor stuff that lacks credibility from BAFTA, not helped by the fact that they only have four nominations in each section, compared to bigger nomination lists in other award shows, that acknowledge a range of quality. What is that the Yanks have a better sense of rewarding top British shows as opposed to BAFTA? OK, so we all know that ITV’s Benidorm is nowhere near as funny as it was when it was appeared a decade ago, but I’ve just sat through the last two episodes and not laughed once. It’s not been helped by the absence of two key characters, for different reasons, played by Tim Healy and Sherrie Hewson, but
that’s still no excuse for not including any comedy in what is meant to be a comedy show. ITV did a fine job in their first ever screening of the Grand National last weekend, and I’m pleased to see racing get such a high profile, helped by good production values. Meanwhile, the US Masters golf final round gave BBC 2 viewers a great late night Sunday treat, and without any ad breaks. It was also sadly the last time
that we will see Hazel Irvine anchoring what is left of the BBC’s golf coverage, and that’s a shame. She’s as good as Clare Balding in my opinion, but without all the trappings of publicity that go with her. Nevertheless, Irvine is now in for a busy stint presenting the World Snooker on the BBC. Sunday’s Line of Duty produced a “what the heck” moment at the end of episode two on BBC 1 and it literally had me on the edge
of my seat. Meanwhile, there are more rape suspects then Broadchurch residents ahead of this Monday’s final-ever episode on ITV, and I loved David Tennant’s character lecturing a bunch of lads to get off his daughter’s back. I’m so glad that Broadchurch is going out on a high, but that still won’t be enough I suspect to convince the BAFTA toffs that it deserves success next year!
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Friday Harriet finds Cain stashing stolen goods at the church. Cain tries to distract Harriet by pulling her in for a kiss, but will this be enough to distract her from his latest bad behaviour? Meanwhile, Bernice has a plan. Elsewhere, Adam Victoria have news.
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Monday A furious Cain feels betrayed by Harriet after a night in the cells. Getting his revenge, Cain warns Harriet that he implicated her in his crime when he was confronted by the police. Harriet vows to turn herself in before the police come calling for her, but is she making a terrible mistake if she does? Was Cain only bluffing? Meanwhile, Ross puts his foot down. Elsewhere, Pierce has a suggestion.
Tuesday Diane kindly gives Victoria and Adam some money so they can get fertility tests done privately. The couple are both anxious over what the results could show, but Moira hopes for the best as she has her heart set on a grandchild. At the clinic, Victoria and Adam are given bad news, but how will they react?
Meanwhile, Finn wants to get the taxi business back on track following his return from Australia. He asks Rebecca to invest some cash into the business, but Ross intervenes xxxFriday Steve calls on Michelle. Telling her how by rejecting it. much he still loves her, he Later on, the Barton broth- begs her to attend marers turn to Moira instead, riage counselling with him but will Ross demand his that afternoon. When Robert offers Michelle the share of the business? manager’s job at the Wednesday Rhona dis- Bistro, she’s grateful and covers Pierce spending confides in him how Steve time with an old university wants her to attend marriage guidance. friend. As the two friends catch up, it becomes clear to Rhona that Pierce appears to be planning a house move to the Lake District. Could there be something more going on?
Burying his own feelings, Robert encourages her to go. As Steve waits for Michelle, will she decide to give their marriage another go or does her heart lie elsewhere?
Meanwhile, Kevin and Anna break the news to Tyrone that the garage is facing bankruptcy. But when Sarah lets slip to Gary about David’s £20,000 windfall, Gary is furious and points out that Thursday Pierce tries to he nearly killed Anna, enjoy his stag party, but he who’s struggling to make can’t let go of his jealousy ends meet. and decides to gatecrash Rhona’s hen do at The Fired up, Gary confronts David and points out that Woolpack instead. while he’s enjoying his new At the same time, Vanessa found wealth, Anna and continues to interfere in the Kevin are facing bankruptpair’s relationship by tex- cy. ting a number she found on a note that Pierce dis- Awash with guilt, David carded. Vanessa arranges reaches a decision and a meeting for later, but who Anna is shocked by his gesture. is the mystery contact? Meanwhile, Adam drowns his sorrows at The Woolpack following the bad news at the fertility clinic. Could recent events put a strain on Adam and Victoria’s relationship?
Later on, Rhona is pleased when Pierce makes his surprise appearance at her hen party, but the couple are rocked when Vanessa suddenly walks in with a stranger... Vanessa continues to play with fire by interfering in Rhona and Pierce’s relationship. What impact will the arrival of their mystery guest have? Meanwhile, Chrissie feels hurt when Lachlan is indifferent towards her, despite giving him keys to a Porsche.
Monday When Shona finds herself in the Platts’ house, she can’t resist having a snoop round. When Gail and Sarah return home, she’s forced to hide under the stairs. Gail and Sarah then discuss David’s guilt towards Anna, worrying that people will smell a rat and David’s plan to blow up Clayton’s prison van will be exposed. Stunned by what she’s heard, Shona reveals herself. Gail begs Shona not to repeat what she heard, insisting that he never meant to hurt Anna, but will
Shona agree? Elsewhere, Michelle starts work at the Bistro. As she flirts with Robert, Leanne warns him to be careful as Michelle is most likely on the rebound. Gail approaches Shona on the street, worried about what she knows. After promising that she hasn’t been to the police, Shona stuns Gail with a secret of her own. Meanwhile, determined to find out who pushed Ken and take himself out of the frame, Adam resolves to question Peter – convinced that his story doesn’t stack up. Tracy keeps her counsel, deeply suspicious of Adam. Later, Luke lets slip to Adam that he wasn’t with Tracy on the night of Ken’s assault. Adam confronts Tracy, knowing Luke lied to the police for her. Wednesday Adam takes Amy for lunch, but when he starts questioning her about Tracy’s movements on the night of Ken’s assault, Amy takes offence and storms out. Convinced Tracy is hiding something
only non-family member who attends Sylvie’s funeral. Tina does her best to pay tribute to her mum but struggles through the eulogy. Friday Stacey lets Martin know that Michelle is coming to dinner. How will he react? Will he finally forgive his sister?
Later on, the day improves as Tina is touched to find Sylvie’s old friends waiting to toast her at the Queen Vic.
Meanwhile, the Beales’ fish and chips pop-up store is a success.
There’s another surprising development at the pub when the Carters learn that Linda has sent a new bar manager to help out – Woody.
Elsewhere, Lauren’s mind is elsewhere as she prepares for a night out with Whitney and Abi.
Monday Sonia tries to get to the bottom of Bex’s troubles and learns that Louise has been involved in the bullying. Later on, the residents get excited over the mystery guest that Carmel has arranged for the Easter fayre, but there’s a distraction when Sonia confronts Louise at the event and the situation gets heated.
Thursday Newcomer Woody charms Carmel, but he is made to feel unwelcome by the Carter family at the Queen Vic.
Jac and Matteo’s relationship seems to be heading in the right direction, but when Jac becomes suspicious of Matteo’s motives, she is led to investigate further. Has she stumbled upon Pandora’s Box?
Martin is horrified when he finds out what’s been happening to Bex and tries to comfort her, while Sonia vows to go to the school and sort things out.
from him, Luke tells Tracy that it’s over between them. Later, Adam calls a meeting with Peter and Daniel and shares his suspicions about Tracy, suggesting that she’s the one who tried to kill Ken. Aware of what Adam is insinuating Amy phones the police, telling them to check the fingerprints on the new kitchen worktop that Phelan fitted on the night of Ken’s accident. What does she know?
With the truth about her involvement in Bex’s bullying exposed, Louise is mortified and she hears some harsh home truths from Sharon, who’s disgusted by her behaviour. Meanwhile, when Kush tells Denise that he loves her, she feels awkward as she isn’t ready to say it back. Tuesday Tina is disappointed when Sonia is the
Meanwhile, Dominic is due to give evidence to the police against Isaac, but he is wrestling with condemning the man he still loves. Will he do the right thing and confront the agonising truth? Elsewhere, after coming into money, Fletch prepares to enjoy the holiday of a lifetime with his children, but his plans are thrown into disarray when he is threatened with legal action.
Good Friday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Fern Britton’s Holy Land Journey 11:00 Animal Park 11:45 Homes Under the Hammer 12:45 Fake Britain 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:25 Doctors 14:55 The Code 15:40 Escape to the Country 16:40 Garden Rescue 17:10 Money for Nothing 17:55 Flog It! 18:45 Pointless 19:30 News 20:00 The One Show
07:00 Flog It!: Trade Secrets 07:30 The Sheriffs Are Coming 08:15 Money for Nothing 09:00 DIY SOS: The Big Build 10:00 Film - Tinkerbell and the Pirate Fairy 11:10 Film Easter Parade 12:50 Live: UCI World Championship Track Cycling 15:40 Film King of Kings 18:15 Natural World 19:00 The Repair Shop 19:30 Eggheads
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 Columbo 13:30 Loose Women 14:25 News 14:40 All Star Family Fortunes 15:25 Judge Rinder 16:25 Chopping Block 17:25 Tipping Point 18:25 The Chase 19:25 News
20:30 A Question of Sport Regular captains Matt and Phil are joined by world champion swimmer Fran Halsall, Rugby League star Jon Wilkin, Olympic medalwinning boxer Joshua Buatsi and Scottish footballer Kim Little.
20:00 Mary Berry’s Easter Feast Mary explores the foods that bring each different community together on Easter Sunday, as well as sharing her own family favourites, such as mouthwatering roast lamb. She also discovers how the Greek Orthodox community break the fast with Tsoureki bread, spends time in the kitchen with Archbishop of York and discovers Filipino and Italian Easter specialities.
20:30 Coronation Street It is a good Friday for Michelle.
21:00 EastEnders The Fowlers host a family dinner, will all go to plan? 21:30 MasterChef Restaurant critic Tracey Macleod sets a challenge for the amateur cooks. They must make an exceptional dish, either a savoury dish that showcases rice, or a dessert with almonds as the star. 22:00 Decline and Fall Valiantly taking the fall for the murky deeds of Margot, Paul Pennyfeather finds himself in deep trouble with the law. Will Paul be able to escape imprisonment, and will Margot wait for him if he doesn’t? 23:00 News 23:30 The Graham Norton Show 00:15 Witless 00:45 Film Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (14) 02:20 Weather 02:25 News
21:00 Gardeners’ World Nick Bailey gets to grips with an unpromising patch of grass and gives his tips on how achieve a luscious lawn.
20:00 Emmerdale Bernice has a plan.
21:00 Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories Barrister Robert Rinder examines the case of then 11-yearold Tye Hawkins, who in September 2015 was knocked down by a man on a motorbike in a hit and run while on his way to school with his mum. Tye was rushed to hospital as doctors battled to save his life and it was then down to police to find the man responsible. 21:30 Coronation Street Anna is shocked by David’s gesture.
22:00 Film - Selma Dr Martin Luther King Jr wages a historic, but dangerous, battle to secure voting rights for all, culminating in an epic march from Selma to Montgomery Alabama. (PG)
.22:00 Lethal Weapon As Riggs and Murtaugh examine the murder of an LA fashion boss, they follow a trail of evidence that leads to dangerous underground investigation.
00:00 Later ... with Jools Holland 01:05 Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby 02:05 Panorama 02:35 Paula Rego: Secrets and Stories 04:05 This Is BBC Two
23:00 The Nightly Show 23:30 News 23:45 Film Crank (18) 01:25 The Nightly Show 01:50 Jackpot247 04:00 Storage Hoarders 04:50 ITV Nightscreen
Casualty end of 30th series with a one-shot episode BBC One’s longest running medical drama Casualty will mark the end of series with a unique one-shot episode, a first for the show. This special episode, named One will be filmed all in one take on a single camera and will broadcast this Summer. Written by Paul Unwin, the original co-creator, this extraordinary episode will cover an hour in the famous emergency department and incorporate all our well-loved series regulars. The story will centre on Duffy mentoring two teenage girls, Chloe and Diamond, who are being shown around the department for work experience. Casualty viewers will be taken on a journey to observe the daily highs and the lows of the hospital, and how despite numerous obstacles, the medical staff remain dedicated and passionate about saving patients’ lives. To create this ambitious episode, the mobile camera covering A&E will be required to be cable free and will also have to cover action from inside a moving ambulance. With 360 degree shots, a number of rooms in the Casualty Ambulance Station have been converted into control rooms for the crew. The sound will be achieved with 40 hidden radio microphones and five boom operators, disguised as part of the set. Cathy Shipton (Nurse Lisa Duffin) says: "It is so exciting and nerve-wracking to be working on this episode and unlike anything any of us cast or crew have ever attempted before. It is a brilliant fly on the wall episode in real time, placing nurses central in the storyline. It will become a classic Casualty." Simon Harper, Acting Executive Producer for Casualty and Holby City, says: "It's thrilling to have Paul, as the co-creator of Casualty, conclude our 30th Anniversary series with this unique episode whose exciting concept is a first for the show." Erika Hossington, Series Producer, Casualty, says: "This very special episode will give the audience a unique insight into an hour in A&E. It will be an intense, emotional hour where staff and patients are faced with life changing events."
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07:00 Countdown 07:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 The Big Bang Theory 09:30 The Simpsons 11:00 Film - The Phantom (PG) 12:55 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix Practice 1 Live 14:35 Extreme Food 15:05 Countdown 15:55 Fifteen to One 16:55 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix Practice 2 Live 18:35 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 20:30 Unreported World Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Karim Shah travel to Myanmar to investigate why its fledgling democracy under Aung San Suu Kyi is already under attack. 21:00 The Wild Weekenders Comedian Adam Buxton, Paralympics presenter and ex-Royal Marine Arthur Williams and food lover Clem Green host this programme all about the many things there are to do in Devon. Adam is on the hunt for the best places to stay, while Arthur seeks out the activities that will get the adrenaline going and Clem finds out how to get the most out of Devon’s produce.
19:05 Last Days Of Jesus The events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion have long been honoured and celebrated by Christians around the world. But a growing number of religious experts have started questioning the established version of events, unearthing a startlingly different narrative in the process. 21:00 Tony Robinson: Coast To Coast Tony Robinson reaches the North Yorkshire Moors, visiting the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey and the orchards of Ampleforth Abbey.
22:00 Gogglebox Britain’s most opinionated and avid TV viewers comment freely on what the box has to offer.
22:00 Spectacular Spain with Alex Polizzi Alex Polizzi arrives in the popular holiday region of Andalucia, visiting the scene of countless spaghetti westerns in the Tabernas desert, the spa town of Lanjaron in La Alpujarra in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, and the ancient city of Granada with its splendid Alhambra palace.
23:00 The Last Leg 00:05 Rude Tube 01:10 How’d You Get So Rich? 01:55 Film - Spring Breakers (18) 03:30 The Circuit 04:10 Building the Dream 05:05 Shipping Wars UK
23:00 Building the World’s Most Luxurious Ship 00:00 Football 01:15 SuperCasino 04:10 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 05:00 Yorkshire: A Year In The Wild
Filming starts on second series of The A Word
Filming has started in the Lake District and at Manchester's Space Project in preparation for the return to BBC One's The A Word this Autumn. The story picks up two years on from where we left it and Joe, who is played by Max Vento (pictured centre with l-r Christopher Eccleston, Mollie Wright, Morven Christie and Lee Ingleby) is changing. Greg McHugh and Vinette Robinson reprise their roles as Eddie and Nicola. Now age seven, Max has begun to look at the world and finds he doesn’t fit in. Writer Peter Bowker explains: "Autistic is a word Joe has heard but can’t yet understand. Different is what he feels, and fears might be something bad. It's up to the whole family to help Joe make
07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:25 Funniest Falls, Fails & Flops 12:55 News 13:00 Home and Away 13:30 Neighbours 14:05 Film Ben-Hur (PG) 18:05 Neighbours 18:35 Home and Away
sense of who he is and his place in the world. But to do that, they must first be honest about themselves..." The six-part drama revisits the funny, messy, mixed-up lives of the Hughes and Scott families as they struggle to do their best as parents, carers, lovers... and to work out what’s really important in the face of nothing ever feeling normal. The A Word is a Fifty Fathoms and Keshet UK Production for BBC One. The series also transmits on SundanceTV in the US. Executive Producers are Lucy Richer for BBC, Patrick Spence, Peter Bowker and Marcus Wilson for Fifty Fathoms Productions and Howard Burch, Avi Nir and Keren Margalit for Keshet. Jenny Frayn is producer and Sue Tully is lead Director.
07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:25 You’ve Been Framed! 08:15 Britain’s Got Talent 09:05 Emmerdale 10:10 You’ve Been Framed! 10:40 Hairspray Live! 13:10 Emmerdale 14:10 Film - Step Up (PG) 16:25 Film -St. Trinian’s (12) 18:20 Film - Despicable Me 2 20:25 Film - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (14)
ITV 3 07:00 You’re Only Young Twice 07:50 On the Buses 08:20 A Touch of Frost 10:25 Agatha Christie’s Marple 12:25 Film - On the Buses (PG) 14:15 Film Carry on Cruising (U) 16:05 Film - Carry On Screaming (PG) 18:05 Film - Carry On Cowboy (PG) 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Doc Martin 22:00 Agatha Christie’s Marple
ITV 4 07:00 The Sweeney 08:00 Hogan’s Heroes 09:00 The Professionals 10:00 Ironside 11:05 The Sweeney 12:05 The Chase 13:05 Cash Cowboys 14:05 Pawn Stars 15:00 ITV Racing: Live from Lingfield 18:00 The Sweeney 19:05 Cash Cowboys 20:05 Pawn Stars 21:00 Counting Cars 22:00 Film - The Book of Eli (14)
Born to Kill
Born To Kill is a haunting fourpart drama exploring the mind of Sam, a teenager on the verge of acting out suppressed psychopathic desires. As this chilling coming of age drama unfolds, decades of deceit are revealed and Sam’s family’s long buried past returns with a vengeance. Starring Romola Garai and Daniel Mays, as the single parents of two out-of-control teens, Born to Kill is the first commission for female writing duo Tracey Malone and first time TV writer and BIFA-nominated actress Kate Ashfield. Sam, played by newcomer Jack Rowan, lives with his protective mum Jenny a geriatric nurse, and thinks his dad died in a car crash… While working at the local hospital, Jenny meets the charming Bill. New to town with his moody teenage
daughter Chrissy, played by rising star Lara Peake, Bill’s trying to reconnect with his elderly mother Margaret. Just as Jenny and Bill start to hit it off, their kids meet at school and also form an instant attraction. Sam feels like he’s finally met someone that he can relate to, but does she really share his desire… to kill? At the same time, Jenny learns that her ex, Sam’s dad, a violent man named Peter, is nearing his parole date. Jenny must now face telling her son that not only is his father alive, he’s also a convicted murderer. As this menacing drama unfolds, Jenny, Sam and Peter’s long buried past comes back to haunt the fractured family. Born To Kill aires on Channel 4 later this month.
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Britain's Got Talent Saturday - ITV The nation’s favourite talent show, Britain’s Got Talent, returns for a fun-filled 11th series packed with action and variety. With laughter, tears and bromances along the way the show’s four formidable judges – Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams - will be back taking their seat on the judging panel in the search for the most exciting talent around. They will be joined by the nation’s favourite TV duo Ant and Dec – along with their OBEs - who will be on hand to congratulate and commiserate the acts whilst guiding the audiences through the audition stages before taking on hosting duties for the exciting week of live semi-finals and, of course, the grand finale. Over the past few months the dream team have travelled the length and breadth of the country looking for that winning act who can not only capture the heart and imagination of the Great British public but who is also fit to perform for a Royal. After a magical series in 2016, this year’s viewers will be exhilarated and amused in equal measure as a host of variety acts take to the stage. Acts you can expect to see this series include; a love guru, a ten-foot robot and a pair of Simon Cowells. There are also three record-breaking acts, BGT’s youngest ever magician and a dance crew like you’ve never seen before... All four judges and Ant & Dec will also have the opportunity to give the act they think has that extra special something an automatic place in the live semi-finals with the use of the special Golden Buzzer. As each judge has their own particular tastes in what makes great entertainment, the Golden
Buzzers are certain to throw up interesting choices and perhaps even disagreements amongst the panel! With thousands of people applying, viewers can expect to be amazed by the remarkable line-up of acts competing to be crowned this year’s winner and in doing so, secure an incredible £250,000 and the opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance 2017.
Doctor Who: The Pilot
Maigret’s Night at the Crossroads
Sunday - ITV Maigret’s Night At The Crossroads features the legendary French fictional detective Jules Maigret, played by Rowan Atkinson. Maigret’s Night At The Crossroads, adapted by Stewart Harcourt, features Aiden McCardle (Mr Selfridge, The Mill), Shaun Dingwall (Silent Witness, Death In Paradise), Lucy Cohu (Broadchurch) and Leo Starr (Call The Midwife, Lewis).
Saturday BBC One Peter Capaldi's eccentric, era-hopping Time Lord returns for his final series. However, before he hands over the key to the Tardis to his as-yet-undecided successor, there's the matter of the girl with a star in her eye to deal with. A chance encounter brings Bill Potts into contact with the Doctor, who is conducting a secret mission on Earth. What follows is a terrifying chase across time and space, one that opens Bill's mind to the prospect of a bigger and wider universe than she'd ever imagined. Pearl Mackie makes her debut Doctor Who appearance as new companion Bill, while Matt Lucas also stars as the Doctor's old ally Nardole.
Georges Simenon's Night At The Crossroads is a complex tale of murder, deceit and greed in an isolated country community. Maigret has been interrogating a mysterious Dane, Carl Andersen, for hours without a confession. Why was the body of a diamond merchant found in his car at his isolated mansion? He's either innocent or a very good liar. What does his beautiful but vulnerable sister know? And what compels everyone at the Three Widows Crossroads to be so secretive? Maigret sets out to find his killer. Further cast includes Kevin McNally (Pirates of the Caribbean), Tom Wlaschiha (Game of Thrones), Mia Jexen (Dual), Stephen Wight (The Paradise), Mark Heap (Friday Night Dinner) and Robin Weaver (Inbetweeners).
Saturday TV 07:05 Film - Up Periscope 08:55 Film - The Heroes of Telemark 11:00 Live: World Snooker Championship 13:00 Live: UCI World Track Championship Cycling 16:30 Gardeners’ World 17:30 Live: World Snooker Championship 18:30 Nature’s Weirdest Events 18:45 Easter from 19:30 Pointless Kings Celebrities A special World Live: celebrity family edition of 20:00 the general knowledge Championship Snooker quiz. Jason Mohammad introduces live coverage from 20:20 Doctor Who Two Sheffield where defending worlds collide when the champion Mark Selby Doctor meets Bill. A chance hopes to secure his place in encounter with a girl with a the second round. star in her eye leads to a terrifying chase across time 21:00 Grand Tours of and space, and Bill’s mind Scotland Paul Murton is opened to a Universe that learns how the Highlands is bigger and more exciting became a popular tourist than she could possibly destination when transport have imagined. links improved in the 20th century. 21:10 Casualty Jez’s promiscuity lands him in hot 21:30 Dad’s Army The plawater, as Cal rallies the toon discovers an unexteam to take on Sam. ploded bomb in the vault of Captain Mainwaring’s bank. 22:00 All Round to Mrs Brown’s Agnes and the 22:00 QI XL Stephen Fry family are joined by comedi- hosts an extended edition an and presenter Sue of the comedy quiz show, in Perkins and Diversity’s which he awards points for Ashley Banjo. Plus, Emilia answers he finds most Fox is the unsuspecting interesting. celebrity to join Dermot and Buster on their next 22:45 Film - War of the Celebrity Tour venture, and Worlds As Earth is invaded music comes from Aston by alien tripod fighting Merrygold. machines, one family fights for survival. (14) 23:00 News 23:20 Match of the Day 00:45 Film - 00:35 World Championship Rescue Dawn (14) 02:45 Snooker 03:25 This Is BBC Weather 02:50 News Two 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites 13:00 Football Focus 14:00 News 14:15 Live: World Championship Snooker 17:30 Final Score 18:30 The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins 19:10 News
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07:00 CITV 10:25 News 10:30 Weekend 11:25 James Martin’s French Adventure 12:25 News 12:35 Film The Flintstones 14:20 Film The Secret of My Success 16:30 Tipping Point 17:30 Fantastic Beasts and JK Rowling 18:30 News 19:00 Operation Magic
07:10 Super League Triathlon 08:05 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:30 The Big Bang Theory 11:55 The Simpsons 13:20 Extreme Food 13:55 Live: Formula 1 Motor Racing 15:25 F1 Meets...Murray Walker 15:55 Live: Formula 1 Motor Racing 18:30 Travel Man: 48 Hours in... Naples 20:00 Take Me Out 19:00 News Football coach Daniel, model Conrad, cirque per- 19:30 Film - The Book former Mike and photocopi- Thief A girl separated from er salesman Dave try to her family is raised by fosimpress the 30 single ladies ter parents in Nazi tonight. Germany, who instill in her a love of reading. She is 21:00 Britain’s Got Talent horrified by the book burnAnt and Dec host the ings and tries to save voleleventh series of the UK’s umes from the flames, biggest talent show as while she and her adoptive judges Simon , Amanda , family provide a safe hiding Alesha and David return to place for a Jewish boy. the panel for a sixth year. (PG) 22:25 Film The Expendables A group of mercenaries is doublecrossed during a mission and are approached by Church to overthrow the ruthless dictator of a South American country. It isn’t long before the men realise things aren’t quite as they appear, finding themselves caught in a dangerous web of betrayal. Although their mission is compromised and an innocent is in danger.
22:00 Film - The Imitation Game Biopic of mathematician Alan Turing, whose work during the Second World War translated seemingly unbreakable Nazi codes as well as pioneering the development of computer technology. In the years following the war, his life would be destroyed as his homosexuality was discovered, leaving him facing criminal charges. (PG)
23:25 News 23:40 The Expendables 00:40 The Chase Jackpot247 04:00 Doing the Dishes? ITV Nightscreen
Film (15) 01:30 Who’s 04:50
00:15 Film - Solomon Kane (15) 02:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 02:55 Hollyoaks Omnibus 05:00 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent
07:00 CITV 10:25 ITV News 10:30 Weekend 11:20 Judge Rinder 12:25 Wild Australia with Ray Mears 12:50 News 13:00 Film - Thunderball (PG) 15:35 Britain’s Got Talent 17:00 Little Big Shots 18:00 News 18:30 Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule 19:00 The Voice UK
07:10 The King of Queens 08:25 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 Film - Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade 14:00 Film - Hop 15:50 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix Live Build-Up: 2017 16:50 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix Live 19:15 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix Reaction 19:45 News
07:00 Milkshake 10:55 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:30 Football 12:40 Police Interceptors: Unleashed 13:10 Police Interceptors 14:10 Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole 17:15 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 18:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 20:10 NCIS: Los Angeles The team try to clear Kensi Blye of murder charges, but their task is made more difficult when a private meeting between Blye and a CIA agent turns deadly. 21:00 NCIS Doctor Cyril Taft experiences the rush of an NCIS case after he is assigned surgical duty to Gibb’s suspect and finds key evidence. Also, Dinozzo pays Jeanne Benoit a visit as he chases a lead involving doctors in Sudan. 21:55 News 22:00 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of the 00s The 00s saw the birth of reality TV and many of the most shocking celebrity moments of the new century were caught on camera, including Justin Bieber’s antics, Lady Gaga’s meat dress, and Britney Spears’ meltdown. 00:55 Access 01:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Film Knock Off (18) 05:50 House Doctor
07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Emmerdale Omnibus 09:35 Coronation Street Omnibus 12:05 Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway 13:35 Britain’s Got Talent 14:40 Grease: Live 17:40 Film - Happy Feet 19:45 Film - Bean (PG) 21:30 Scorpion 22:25 Britain’s Got More Talent 23:30 Celebrity Juice
ITV 3 07:00 You’re Only Young Twice 07:50 On the Buses 08:20 Film - Carry On Screaming (PG) 10:20 Film - Carry On Cowboy (PG) 12:30 Film - Holiday on the Buses (PG) 14:15 Film Carry on Abroad (PG) 16:05 Film - Carry on Doctor 18:05 Film - Carry on Behind (PG) 20:00 Midsomer Murders
ITV 4 07:00 Bundesliga Football Highlights 07:50 Hogan’s Heroes 08:55 Fishing Impossible 09:55 The Big Fish Off 11:00 ITV Racing 12:00 Pawn Stars 14:30 ITV Racing Live: Musselburgh and Haydock Park 17:00 Film - The Land That Time Forgot (PG) 18:50 It’s Not Rocket Science 19:55 Fierce 20:55 River Monsters 22:00 Film - Clear and Present Danger (12)
Easter Sunday TV 07:00 Breakfast 08:30 Match of the Day 10:00 News 11:00 Easter Sunday Worship Live from Hereford Cathedral 12:00 Urbi Et Orbi 12:25 Homes Under the Hammer 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:15 News 14:30 Countryfile Spring Diaries 15:15 Film - Cool Runnings 16:50 Earth’s Seasonal Secrets 17:50 Lifeline 18:00 Songs of Praise 18:35 Galapagos 19:35 News
07:30 The Beechgrove Garden 08:00 Gardeners’ World 09:00 Countryfile 10:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11:00 Live: World Championship Snooker 13:15 MOTD2 Extra 14:00 UCI World Championship Track Cycling 15:15 Live: World Championship Snooker 19:00 Inside the Factory 20:00 Robot Wars It is the grand final and the teams must dodge the arena hazards and, in a menacing new twist, they can also hit the Arena Tyre to unleash the dreaded House Robots, allowing them to inflict maximum damage anywhere in the arena.
20:00 Countryfile In Lancashire, Matt learns all about the ages old Easter tradition of pace egg rolling. He meets the artist who decorates eggs for a living, joins some school children decorating theirs, then takes part in a pace egg 21:00 Top Gear Matt gets rolling challenge. to grip with the fire-breathing Mercedes-AMG GT R 21:00 Antiques supercar. Elsewhere, Chris Roadshow A return visit for Harris and Rory Reid jourFiona Bruce and the ney across Cuba in a pair of experts to the beautiful set- second-hand sports cars, comedian Ross ting of Pembroke Castle in while Noble takes to the Top west Wales. Gear track in the 22:00 Line of Duty Roz’s Reasonably Fast Car. husband Nick is brought in for questioning by AC12, 22:00 This World Simon but while Nick denies any travels into the jungle and involvement in Steve’s comes face to face with the attack, his suspicions about guerrilla army, FARC, which is now promising to lay Roz mount. down arms. 23:00 News 23:30 Match of the Day 2 00:30 I’m 23:00 Film - At Any Price Different: Let Me Drive (18) 00:40 Snooker 03:30 01:00 Weather for the Countryfile 04:25 Holby City 05:25 This Is BBC Two Week Ahead 01:05 News
20:00 5 Gold Rings Game show, hosted by Phillip Schofield, in which two sisters take on a married couple to answer visual questions by placing rings on an LED floor in five increasingly difficult stages. This time, sisters Soraya and Sonya face husband and wife Geoff and Lyn to compete for up to £25,000. 21:00 Maigret The detective interrogates a mysterious Dane who has been caught with the dead body of a diamond dealer in his car, and who proves entirely resistant to his questioning. Maigret is convinced his suspect’s sister may know something, but soon discovers that everyone in the small rural town where they live is hiding something.
20:00 Kevin McCloud’s Escape to the Wild Kevin travels to Chile to meet a family from London who have quit the daily grind to build a home in the shadow of an active volcano. 21:00 Rome’s Sunken Secrets The story of the submerged Roman holiday retreat Baiae, where Emperors and the superrich enjoyed lavish parties, sought out love affairs and plotted against their political rivals.
22:00 Homeland Dar feels his plan getting away from him and scrambles to get it back on track. Saul and Keane deal with the fallout from her O’Keefe interview. A realisation dawns on Carrie, and she and Quinn must act fast in order to 23:00 News 23:20 Lethal save the President-elect. Weapon 00:10 The Nightly Show Best Bits 00:40 Aviva 23:10 Gogglebox 00:05 Premiership Rugby 01:30 Film - East Is East (14) Jackpot247 04:00 The 02:00 Film - Kingpin 04:00 Cube 04:45 ITV Gillette World Sport 04:30 KOTV Boxing Weekly Nightscreen
07:00 Milkshake 10:45 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:20 Funniest Falls, Fails & Flops 11:45 Grannies Make You Laugh Out Loud 12:45 Playful Pups Make You Laugh Out Film 13:45 Loud Watership Down 15:30 Greatest Animated Movies 18:20 Film - Oliver! musical Oscar-winning version of the stage play based on Charles Dickens’ classic tale about a lonely workhouse orphan who ends up on the cold streets of London, where he falls under the wing of petty crook Fagin and his gang backstreet young of thieves. 21:00 Naughty Cats Make You Laugh Out Loud Clip show exposing the comical, confusing and catastrophic things cats get up to. 21:55 News
07:15 Emmerdale Omnibus 10:00 Coronation Street Omnibus 12:30 Britain’s Got Talent 14:00 2Awesome 14:05 Guidance 14:35 Third Wheel 14:55 LA Story 15:05 Side Effects 15:35 You’ve Been Framed! 16:05 Film Hotel Transylvania (PG) 17:50 Film - Despicable Me 2 19:55 Film - The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (12) 23:00 Family Guy
ITV 3 07:50 On the Buses 08:50 Film - Carry on Doctor 10:50 Film - Carry on Behind (PG) 12:40 Film Mutiny on the Buses (PG) 14:25 Film - Carry on Dick (PG) 16:15 Film - Carry on Again, Doctor (PG) 18:05 Film - Carry On ... Up the Khyber (PG) 19:55 Film That Riviera Touch (PG) 22:00 Morecambe and Wise Forever 23:00 It’ll Be Alright on the Night
22:00 The Prince Story: Icon, Genius, Slave A look at how Prince Rogers ITV 4 Nelson’s troubled and World Rugby days 08:20 early traumatic Sevens Series 08:55 Pawn affected his future life. Stars 11:45 British Touring 00:05 Film - Purple Rain Car Championship 19:15 (15) 02:10 SuperCasino Football’s Greatest 19:35 04:10 Body of Proof 05:00 Pawn Stars 20:00 The Big Criminals: Caught on Fish Off 21:00 Aviva Camera 05:50 House Premiership Rugby 22:05 Film - The Dirty Dozen (15) Doctor
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Thursday 13th April 2017
07:15 Flog It!: Trade Secrets 07:45 Bargain Hunt 08:30 Money for Nothing 09:15 Antiques Roadshow 10:15 Talking Snooker 11:00 Live: World Championship Snooker 13:15 The Super League Show 14:00 Live: World Championship Snooker 18:15 Eggheads 18:45 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 19:30 Debatable 20:00 Top Gear Matt gets to grip with the fire-breathing Mercedes-AMG GT R supercar. Elsewhere, Chris Harris and Rory Reid journey across Cuba in a pair of second-hand sports cars, while comedian Ross Noble takes to the Top Gear track in the Reasonably Fast Car.
21:00 EastEnders Louise is forced to face reality.
21:00 Nature’s Weirdest Events Chris Packham takes us on a journey of some of the weirdest natural events on the planet.
21:30 Film - Guardians of the Galaxy A boy abducted by aliens grows up to be a mercenary in a far-flung galaxy. He and a band of misfits break out of a prison space station with a plan to sell a mysterious orb to the highest bidder - but cross a warlord, who intends to turn it into a powerful weapon. (PG)
22:00 Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby Giles and Monica arrive at Royal Mansour, one of the world’s most discreet hotels, hidden deep in the heart of Marrakech’s ancient Medina. In stark contrast to the country it inhabits, the jewel of the city was built with a limitless budget.
23:20 News 23:50 All Round to Mrs Brown’s 00:50 The Graham Norton Show 01:35 Weather 01:40 News
23:00 Film - The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (PG) 00:30 World Championship Snooker 03:20 Panorama 04:05 Shop Well for Less?
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 Film - Columbo 13:30 Loose Women 14:45 News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Culinary Genius 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 You’ve Been Framed! 19:30 News 20:00 Emmerdale Cain is furious at Harriet. 20:30 Coronation Street Shona is shocked to learn David’s secret. 21:00 Devon and Cornwall Cops The newest batch of recruits are put through their paces as temperatures soar in Ilfracombe. 21:30 Coronation Street Gail and Shona have a heart-to-heart. 22:00 Broadchurch The third and final series reaches a conclusion after a multitude of twist and turns, countless red herrings and numerous suspects with shaky alibis. In the last-ever episode the truth is finally revealed as detectives Alec Hardy and Ellie Miller finally untangle the web of deceit surrounding the rape of Trish. 23:00 The Nightly Show 23:30 News 23:45 Tales from the Coast 00:50 The Nightly Show 01:15 Jackpot247 04:00 Jeremy Kyle 04:55 Nightscreen
07:00 Countdown 07:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 The Big Bang Theory 09:25 Film Postman Pat: The Movie 11:05 We’re Going on a Bear Hunt 11:35 The Simpsons 13:05 The Question Jury 14:05 Posh Pawnbrokers 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 French Collection 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 20:30 Food Unwrapped In Romania, Kate Quilton finds out how cheap red wine is made, and asks if we can really tell the difference between cheap and posh plonk. 21:00 Warship HMS Ocean heads into an active war zone near Yemen, where a US warship was recently targeted. En route, she hosts a cocktail party for senior members of the Egyptian military. 22:00 Hunting the KGB Killers The inside story of Alexander Litvinenko’s murder in London and the international manhunt that led to the Kremlin, told in full for the first time with exclusive access to key individuals. 23:35 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 00:35 Three Wives, One Husband 01:30 Tattoo Fixers 02:25 The Last Leg 03:20 Gap Year
Easter Monday TV 07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:30 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:25 News 13:30 Funniest Falls, Fails & Flops 13:55 Home and Away 14:25 Neighbours 14:55 Film Mrs. Caldicot’s Cabbage War (12) 17:10 The Walt Disney Story 19:00 Neighbours 19:30 Home and Away 20:00 Elizabeth II: 90 Glorious Years Documentary looking back at the incredible reign of Her Majesty the Queen as she celebrates her diamond jubilee. With unrivalled archive footage and featuring interviews from those who have known, worked for and observed the Queen closely, it tells the story of how she steered the monarchy into a new millennium. 21:00 Inside Buckingham Palace Special documentary exploring the more difficult times of Her Majesty’s long reign. 22:00 Inside the Tube: Going Underground Rob Bell examines how London's overcrowding problem was the issue that prompted the building of the world's first underground railway. 23:00 Traffic Cops 00:05 Football 01:35 Comedy Bigmouths 02:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Body of Proof
08:40 Emmerdale 09:10 Coronation Street 10:10 Grease: Live 13:05 Emmerdale 13:35 Coronation Street 14:35 Film - Happy Feet 16:45 Britain’s Got Talent 18:10 Britain’s Got More Talent 19:15 Film - The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (PG) 22:00 Family Guy 22:30 The Great Indoors 23:00 American Dad!
ITV 3 08:25 Film - Carry on Dick (PG) 10:15 Film - Carry on Abroad (PG) 12:05 Film Carry On ... Up the Khyber (PG) 14:00 Film - Man About the House (PG) 15:50 Film - Rising Damp (PG) 17:55 Film - Are You Being Served? (PG) 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Doc Martin 22:00 Morecambe and Wise Forever 23:00 It’ll Be Alright on the Night
ITV 4 08:00 The Professionals 08:55 Ironside 09:55 The Sweeney 11:00 Cash Cowboys 12:00 Counting Cars 13:00 Pawn Stars 13:55 Hogan’s Heroes 15:00 River Monsters 16:05 Film - The Man From the Alamo 17:50 Film - The Hanging Tree (PG) 20:00 Pawn Stars 20:55 The Chase: Celebrity Special 22:00 Film - The Krays (18)
Tuesday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Fake Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Claimed and Shamed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Code 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show
07:00 Flog It!: Trade Secrets 07:30 The Sheriffs Are Coming 08:15 The Super League Show 09:00 Great American Railroad Journeys 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 11:00 Live: World Championship Snooker 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Live: World Championship Snooker 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Debatable
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 Culinary Genius 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News
20:30 EastEnders The Carters prepare for Sylvie’s funeral.
20:00 Great American Railroad Journeys Michael continue his journey along the Mississippi to Red Wing, Minnesota. Picking up the Empire Builder rail service he travels to Winona.
20:30 Save Money: Good Food The team help a family of poor planners with a morbid fear of leftovers.
21:00 Holby City Jac uncovers skeletons in Matteo’s closet, will he come clean, or risk losing her for good? Plus, Dominic tries to evade the reality of his abusive relationship with Isaac, but he can’t avoid the truth for much longer. 22:00 Peter Kay’s Car Share John and Kayleigh are full of high spirits as they head off on their annual works do. 22:30 Our Friend Victoria A look at how Victoria was a master at observation and people watching. Classic comedy sketches include Kimberley’s friend, Jim Broadbent’s Northern playwright, Susie Blake’s continuity announcer, and Celia Imrie’s Miss Babs. 23:00 News 23:45 Reported Missing 00:45 Earth’s Seasonal Secrets 01:45 Weather 01:50 News
21:00 Bake Off Crème de la Crème Three teams battle it out for two places in the semi-finals. They face the near impossible juggling act of making 72 perfectly baked viennoiserries with an added bi-colour element as well as 72 tantalising cup petits fours. 22:00 Natural World The animal kingdom possesses a fearsome arsenal: a variety of extreme weapons used in epic battles to gore, stab, crush and batter. But are they more than just instruments of deadly force? 23:00 Later with Jools Holland 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 Snooker 03:05 MasterChef 04:00 The Great Pottery Throw Down 05:00 This Is BBC Two
20:00 Emmerdale Adam and Victoria get some news.
21:00 Don’t Ask Me Ask Britain Live interactive comedy game show hosted by Alexander Armstrong, which sees two celebrity teams go head-to-head to try and second guess the views of the nation. 22:00 Billy Connolly & Me: A Celebration Fans from around the globe share anecdotes about how Billy Connolly inspired them, with contributions from Judi Dench, David Tennant, Andy Murray, Elton John and Peter Kay. 23:00 The Nightly Show 23:30 News 00:15 The Detectives: Inside the Major Crimes Team 01:15 The Nightly Show 01:40 Jackpot247 04:00 Loose Women 04:50 ITV Nightscreen
07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05 Frasier 11:05 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 13:00 News 13:05 The Question Jury 14:05 Posh Pawnbrokers 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 French Collection 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners Obsessive cleaners Tina and Mark fly to Texas to do battle with 70-year-old Patrick's home nestled deep in the Texan countryside. The ranch was once a beautiful family home until Patrick's wife passed away, since when it has collected clutter, cobwebs and dog poo, and has fallen into a state of disrepair. 22:00 One Born Every Minute Sarah and her mum Pat are both midwives at Liverpool Women’s Hospital, and now Sarah’s expecting twins. Tasha previously had a traumatic birth and is now having her second child. 23:00 First Dates 00:05 Gogglebox 01:10 The Super Orgasm 02:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 02:55 The Supervet 03:50 Unreported World
07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:10 News 13:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles 16:15 Film - A Housekeeper’s Revenge 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 The Cars That Made Britain Great Rufus Hound continues his guide through Britain’s “proud” motoring history, with some celebrity-selected models that have rightly been consigned to history including the Robin Reliant and the Austin Allegro. 21:00 The Yorkshire Vet A badly injured llama has smashed his jaw and lost several teeth. The Greens have taken in a stray cat who needs a health check and new mother Butterfly’s calving caused a potentially deadly prolapse. 22:00 Inside... Strangeways A look behind the bars of one of the most famous prisons in Britain to reveal gruesome stories of gang culture, riots and penal punishment. 23:00 Meet the Psychopaths 00:05 Fritzl: What Happened Next 01:05 When Kids Kill 02:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Body of Proof
08:15 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:30 Britain’s Got Talent 11:30 Film - Step Up 2 the Streets (PG) 13:25 Emmerdale 13:55 Coronation Street 15:00 Ellen DeGeneres 15:50 Jeremy Kyle 18:00 Judge Rinder 19:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Hell’s Kitchen USA 23:00 Family Guy
ITV 3 08:30 A Touch of Frost 10:30 Judge Judy 11:55 Road to Avonlea 13:00 The Darling Buds of May 14:05 Heartbeat 15:10 The Royal 16:10 Where the Heart Is 17:15 Barging Round Britain With John Sergeant 17:50 Love Your Garden 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 A Touch of Frost
ITV 4 08:45 The Professionals 09:40 Ironside 10:50 The Sweeney 11:55 The Chase 12:55 Cash Cowboys 13:50 Pawn Stars 14:45 Hogan’s Heroes 15:50 Ironside 16:55 The Professionals 18:00 The Sweeney 19:00 Cash Cowboys 20:00 Pawn Stars 20:30 Live: FA Youth Cup Football - Manchester City and Chelsea 23:00 Lethal Weapon
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Win FREE Tickets to Terra Natura and Aqua Natura in Benidorm
Thursday 13th April 2017
For the Two weeks of Easter, TKO Radio we will be giving away combined tickets for both the Terra Natura animal park and the Aqua Natura water park in Benidorm. Terra Natura Animal Parks lets visitors make contact with animals with barriers invisible to the human eye. Many species can be viewed, including elephants, tigers, monkeys, lions, African buffalo, and rhinos. The 320,000 square metres (79 acres) of Terra Natura Benidorm are divided into four zones or areas: Pangea (the park entrance area), America, Asia and Europe. Between the areas visitors can see about 1500 animals representing 200 species. Aqua Natura Benidorm is a 40,000-square-metre (10-acre) water park with an sea lion show where people can enjoy a show and even swim with sea lions, and a large swimming pool area with over 1 kilometre (3,300 ft) of flumes and slides. Each of the combined tickets are worth 39₏, allowing acces to both areas, although the water park is only open for the warmer months, opening its doors from May to October. That doesn´t prevent you from visiting the animal park however, including over the Easter holidays, and enjoying a unique experience as you are transported into different parts of the world. For your chance to win these tickets, all you have to do is listen to TKO Radio, on 90.8 or 91.9FM, or you can visit the website, tko.fm, for more information, including links to both parks.
Wednesday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Fake Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Claimed and Shamed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Code 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Money for Nothing 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 21:00 MasterChef The final eight amateur cooks battle for a place in the quarter-final, first creating a dish using ingredients from the MasterChef market, including oxtail, poussin and beef mince, after which three of the contestants will be sent home. For the second challenge, the five remaining cooks have to create a two-course meal to impress judges John Torode, Gregg Wallace and previous MasterChef finalists, with the best three contenders going through to the quarter-final. 22:00 Reported Missing Just six weeks after his wedding, a 28-year-old man named Darren disappears, leaving Inspector Simon Orton and the team at Durham Police baffled. As the detectives dig deeper into the events leading up to his disappearance, they uncover a series of secrets and lies, and begin to realise all is not what it seems. 23:00 News 23:45 Peter Kay’s Car Share 00:15 A Question of Sport 00:45 Dictatorland 01:50 Weather 01:55 News
07:00 Flog It!: Trade Secrets 07:30 Bargain Hunt 08:15 Money for Nothing 09:00 Mary Berry Everyday 09:30 Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 11:00 Live: World Championship Snooker 12:20 Lifeline 12:30 Daily Politics 14:00 Live: World Championship Snooker 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Debatable 20:00 Great American Railroad Journeys Michael Portillo is in Milwaukee, the cream city on the shore of Lake Michigan and home to an American icon, the Harley Davidson motorcycle. Michael learns how the first magnificent machine was built in 1903 and hitches a ride. 21:00 Me and My Dog: The Ultimate Contest The owners and their dogs are split into two groups, the Reds and the Yellows and it’s the Yellows who have the first chance to score points in scent-based orienteering. 22:00 Second Chance Summer: Tuscany It’s the group’s third week at the farm, and with the success of their bed and breakfast guests, their attention turns to other projects. They decide to open a restaurant at La Banditaccia, and welcome their first paying customers. 23:00 Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 Snooker 03:05 MasterChef
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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 Culinary Genius 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Pierce is acting suspiciously. 20:30 Coronation Street The Barlows turn on each other. 21:00 Tonight at the London Palladium The variety show from the West End theatre returns, featuring some of the UK’s best-loved comedians and entertainers, including Emeli Sande, The Chinese State Circus, a performance from Phantom of the Opera, magician Peter Firman, and the new single by pop band Steps.
07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05 Frasier 11:05 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 13:00 News 13:05 The Question Jury 14:05 Posh Pawnbrokers 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 French Collection 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 How to Live Mortgage Free with Sarah Beeny Sarah meets Annie from Lincolnshire who, at the age of 27, saw the potential in an unused industrial brownfield site, which she snapped up for just £25,000. Just two years later she’s now the proud owner of a house worth over a quarter of a million.
22:00 Benidorm A ban is placed on alcohol in Benidorm due to a religious festival, but the guests are determined to ignore it, despite the staff trying their best to enforce the new rules. Meanwhile, while Joyce is away Sam sees another opportunity to make a few extra euro, and Pauline’s mysterious Malcolm arrives and she seems to be under his spell yet again.
22:00 Confessions of a Junior Doctor This documentary series explores the story of the NHS in unprecedented times, told by some of the 60,000 junior doctors working on the front line in NHS hospitals. Working in every department, from A&E corridors to operating theatres, junior doctors are face increasing pressure as the NHS struggles to cope with the rising number of patients.
23:00 The Nightly Show 23:30 News 00:15 UEFA Champions League Football 01:15 The Nightly Show 01:40 Jackpot247 04:00 1000 Heartbeats 04:50 ITV Nightscreen
23:00 My Online Nightmare 00:05 One Born Every Minute 01:10 Hunting the KGB Killers 02:35 Film - Byzantium (14) 04:35 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent
07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:10 News 13:15 Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Film - Trust No One 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 King Tut’s Tomb: The Hidden Chamber Documentary examining recent discoveries made in the famous burial chamber of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun. Cameras follow scientists as they forensically analyse the hidden, blocked doorways identified in the tomb, which archaeologists now believe may also be the resting place of Queen Nefertiti. 21:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors Despite his electric wheelchair and his wife’s stroke, Shahid is remarkably upbeat. Bartosz’ bad shoulder is exacerbated by his heavylifting warehouse job. 22:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! A jeweller lashes out at Garry in Birmingham, and a dispute between a council and a private landlord in East London prompts Steve and Max to clamp the mayor’s limo. 23:00 One Night With My Ex 00:05 Gypsy Kids: Our Secret World 1:05 Benefits 02:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Body of Proof 05:00 Criminals: Caught on Camera
07:20 You’ve Been Framed! 08:15 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 09:25 You’ve Been Framed! 10:25 Britain’s Got Talent 11:30 Film - Dragonheart (PG) 13:25 Emmerdale 13:55 You’ve Been Framed! 15:00 Ellen DeGeneres 15:50 Jeremy Kyle 18:00 Judge Rinder 19:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Film - That Awkward Moment (18)
ITV 3 08:30 Where the Heart Is 09:25 The Royal 10:30 Judge Judy 11:50 Road to Avonlea 12:55 The Darling Buds of May 14:05 Heartbeat 15:10 The Royal 16:15 Where the Heart Is 17:15 Barging Round Britain With John Sergeant 17:50 Love Your Garden 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Lewis 23:00 A Touch of Frost
ITV 4 08:20 The Professionals 09:20 Ironside 10:25 The Sweeney 11:30 The Chase 12:30 Cash Cowboys 13:30 Pawn Stars 14:30 ITV Racing Live: Newmarket and Cheltenham 17:00 The Professionals13 18:00 The Sweeney 19:05 Cash Cowboys 20:05 Pawn Stars 21:00 British Superbikes Motorcycle Racing 22:00 Film - Exit Wounds (18)
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07:00 Countryside 999 07:45 Flog It!: Trade Secrets 08:15 Bargain Hunt 09:00 Gardeners’ World 09:30 Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Live: World Championship Snooker 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Debatable
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 Culinary Genius 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 News
20:00 Great American Railroad Journeys Michael Portillo continues his 1,000 mile journey from the northern state of Minnesota to the home of the Blues in Memphis, Tennessee. At the ornate Palmer House Hotel, Michael recreates the original chocolate Brownie.
20:30 Tonight Robert Moore asks whether the US is more divided than ever after 100 days of a Trump presidency, and if the new administration has really made a profound difference to the country.
21:00 The World According to Kids Children from a drama class in Gloucester, a choir in Liverpool and a school on the Isle of Mull explore how they see fear and danger. Eoin is anxious about the reaction to using a wheelchair to help his dwarfism.
20:00 Emmerdale Rhona has reservations.
21:00 Emmerdale Vanessa plays with fire. 21:30 Joanna Lumley’s Postcards Joanna Lumley re-lives her fascinating journey along the Nile from Egypt to Sudan, including an unforgettable camel ride and her famous Dukhan beauty treatment.
22:00 The Last Kingdom Winchester celebrates Aethelred and Aethelflaed’s wedding, but the festivities are short lived as the clouds of war gather and Alfred runs out of options to keep the peace.
22:00 The Detectives: Inside the Major Crimes Team Officers look an armed post office robbery in which £186,000 has been taken. The cashier was knocked out with chloroform and CCTV shows a gun - but things are not as straightforward as they seem.
23:00 MOTD: The Premier League Show 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 Snooker 01:05 Top Gear 02:05 Top Gear: Extra Gear 02:30 Snooker 04:30 MasterChef 05:00 American Justice
23:00 The Nightly Show 23:30 News 00:15 UEFA Europa League Football 01:15 The Late Debate 01:40 Jackpot247 04:00 04:25 ITV Tonight Nightscreen
07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05 Frasier 11:05 Undercover Boss USA 12:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 13:00 News 13:05 The Question Jury 14:05 Posh Pawnbrokers 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 French Collection 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 The Supervet Labradoodle Mitzi is rushed in after being hit by a car. Professor Noel Fitzpatrick is concerned she could have nerve damage and Sheila and her daughter Catherine fear the worst. 22:00 Born to Kill Fourpart thriller about Sam, a teenager who is on the verge of acting out hidden psychopathic desires. He lives with his protective mum Jenny (Romola Garai), a geriatric nurse, and thinks his dad died in a car crash. On the surface, he appears to be a model teenager. But his mother is protecting him from a dark secret, and when a new girl arrives in town with her single dad, Sam's suppressed desires start to emerge. 23:00 999: What’s Your Emergency? 00:00 Confessions of a Junior Doctor 01:05 My Online Nightmare 02:05 The Secret Life of the Zoo 03:00 How to Live Mortgage Free with Sarah Beeny
Thursday TV 07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:10 News 13:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Film - A Husband’s Confession 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords The buyto-let documentary series revisits some of the cases featured in the show's first run. 21:00 Benefits Jimmy’s religion stops him working on the Sabbath and Nicola has become an expert bargain hunter to stretch her benefits. 22:00 Rich House, Poor House The Hellings family from Exeter get a taste of the high life as they move from their rented threebedroom house into Bickleigh Castle in Devon, an 11th-century wedding venue and B&B which boasts a sixth-century chapel, a tennis court, croquet lawn and a moat. Meanwhile, the castle owners the Hays, move into the other family's rented threebedroom terrace on the outskirts of Exeter and are given a weekly budget of £150 - far less than the £1,050 they are used to. 23:00 Murder On The Internet 00:05 Immigration: Tearing Our Family Apart 01:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Body of Proof 05:00 Criminals: Caught on Camera
08:10 Ellen DeGeneres 08:55 Emmerdale 09:25 Coronation Street 09:55 Britain’s Got Talent 10:55 Film - Lost in Space (PG) 13:25 Emmerdale 13:55 Coronation Street 14:30 You’ve Been Framed! 15:00 Ellen DeGeneres 15:50 Jeremy Kyle 18:00 Judge Rinder 19:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Mom 23:00 Family Guy 23:30 Celebrity Juice
ITV 3 08:25 Where the Heart Is 09:30 The Royal 10:30 Judge Judy 11:55 Road to Avonlea 13:00 The Darling Buds of May 14:05 Heartbeat 15:10 The Royal 16:10 Where the Heart Is 17:15 Barging Round Britain With John Sergeant 17:50 Love Your Garden 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Heartbeat 22:00 The Bletchley Circle 23:00 An Audience with Victoria Wood
ITV 4 08:15 The Professionals 09:20 Ironside 10:25 The Sweeney 11:30 The Chase 12:30 Cash Cowboys 13:30 Pawn Stars 14:30 ITV Racing Live: Newmarket and Cheltenham 17:00 The Professionals 18:00 The Sweeney 19:05 Cash Cowboys 20:00 Pawn Stars 21:00 The Chase: Celebrity Special 22:05 Film - The Krays (18)
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Thursday 13th April 2017 Past mountain, meadow, field, and hill, it follows a river while standing still. Answer at the bottom of the next page. FILL IT IN
CODE CRACKER
Fit the words into the boxes.
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, 9 represents X and 18 represents M, when these letters have been entered throughout the puzzle, you should have enough information to start guessing words and discovering other letters.
DOUBLE CROSS-WORD Solve the Double Cross-Word puzzle using either the standard or cryptic clues, the answers are exactly the same.
3 letter words Ads Aft Ape Ear Eke Foe Hoe Lad Lea Leg New Oak Psi Rag Ran
Red Sad Tea Tee Tom Was Yen 4 letter words Afar Akin Bawl Coca Cope Derv Drab
Drew Drub Ease Elms Fees Hate Heed Leak Ocas Pyre Ramp Rely Rota Shot Stag Tags
Tops Trod Twos
7 letter words Adrenal Decided
5 letter words Byres 9 letter words Paras Reach Alleviate Salad Rearrange Sense Smith 10 letter words Suite Plagiarise Tarts Stewardess 6 letter words Caress
Cryptic Clues Across 1 Toast without tea but with a recipe will do for the Sunday meal (5) 4 Small birds break no ribs (6) 9 Abridge a version of a fighting force (7) 10 I’m past the stage of being adult (5) 11/13/18 It doesn’t cost anyone anything, but it’s a fight to get in (4,3,3) 12 The journalist has ice if in the building (7) 13 See 11 14 Eastern ruler returns from Crimea (4) 16 The first victim is in Rabelais’ book (4) 18 See 11 20 The king’s sons are not exactly little nippers (7) 21 Stupid person to be on drugs (4) 24 Play a doctor and a graduate (5) 25 High spirits when a toe nail is broken (7) 26 Second part finishes, but still hands over the money (6)
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27 It’s time to become uptight (5) Down 1 Blunt refusal concerning Polish (6) 2 Tolerate a bride with no resistance (5) 3 Wood Kate ordered (4) 5 Find Gloria in novel (8) 6 Picture made from a Gemini (7) 7 Arranges football results (6) 8 Fed up with hesitation and delay (5) 13 Carte blanche for an unpaid employee (8) 15 Order chap on a social engagement (7) 17 Cards passed around (6) 18 The fool alien is a plus (5) 19 Can see it upset a spiritualist’s session (6) 22 It brings tears to your eyes on no one’s return (5) 23 Wish for pale tea (4)
Standard Across 1 Heat strongly (5) 4 Small songbird (6) 9 Military unit (7) 10 Adult insect (5) 11/13/18 Public brawl (4,3,3) 12 Building (7) 13 See 11 14 Asian ruler (4) 16 Cain’s brother (4) 18 See 11 20 Grasping tool (7) 21 Fool (4) 24 Play (5) 25 Delight (7) 26 Pays out (6) 27 Tight (5) Down 1 Spurn (6) 2 Remain (5) 3 Hard wood (4) 5 First (8) 6 Form a picture (7) 7 Marks (6) 8 Put off (5) 13 Free to do as you see fit (8) 15 Authorisation (7) 17 Broad-bladed digging tool (6) 18 Valuable quality (5) 19 Meeting of spiritualists (6) 22 Edible bulbous plant (5) 23 Desire (4)
Quiz Word
Across 1 Which Californian city was the title of a UK top four hit single in 1961 for the Temperance Seven? (8) 7 See 5 Down 8 Which member of The Eagles reached number 12 in the UK charts in 1985 with The Heat Is On? (5,4) 9 Name is given to a long, thin stole of feathers or fur worn around a neck, typically as part of evening dress? (3) 10 What name is given to the back of a person’s neck? (4) 11 What is the name of Del Boy Trotter’s younger brother in Only Fools And Horses? (6) 13 Andy who achieved fame for a series of silk-screen prints and acrylic paintings of familiar objects such as Campbell’s soup tins and celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe? (6) 14 Which city in NE Texas is noted as a centre of the oil industry? (6) 17 What was the name of the Lone Ranger’s horse? (6) 18 See 13 Down 20 What name is given to the raised
hairs, threads, or similar small projections on the surface of fabric or suede leather? (3) 22 Greek dramatist - most notable plays were Antigone and Oedipus Rex? (9) 23 Which is the third planet out from the Sun? (5) 24 Pt is the chemical symbol for which precious silvery-white metal? (8) Down 1 What name is given to a person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions? (5) 2 Which 1973 Woody Allen film is a store owner deep frozen after an operation and wakes 200 years in the future? (7) 3 Which adjective means ‘disagreeably damp, cold, and musty’? (4) 4 Which adjective means ‘limited in extent, amount, or scope’? (6) 5/7A Who was the captain of the England team that won the 1966 World Cup? (5,5) 6 Which country in eastern Europe, whose capital, Minsk, is also known as White Russia? (7) 7 To what did Burma change its name in 1989? (7)
QUICKIE Across 1 Charges (4) 4 Fulcrum (5) 9 Antic (5) 10 Infer (7) 11 Specimen (7) 12 Gentle poke (5) 13 Condemn to exile (6) 15 Being the cause (6) 18 Lift up (5) 20 Do away with (7) 23 Night (7) 24 Relating to the sun (5) 25 Herb (5) 26 Facet (4)
SUDOKU
Down 2 Interpret (7) 3 Undress (5) 4 Annoy persistently (6) 5 Gallery (7) 6 Attempted (5) 7 Hurt (4) 8 Quash (6) 13 Hairstylist (6) 14 Stipulate (7) 16 Experienced (7) 17 Mutilate (6) 19 Awkward (5) 21 Fertile spot in desert (5) 22 Solid (4)
SPANISH-ENGLISH CROSSWORD
Improve your Spanish - Clues in Spanish, answer in English or vice versa. Across 1 Hierba (5) 4 To cough (5) 8 Aquarium (tank, building) (7) 9 That (more remote) (5) 10 Focas (zoológico) (5) 11 Cojín (almohadilla) (7) 12 Verano (estación calurosa) (6) 14 Palancas (barras) (6) 18 To know (someone) (7) 20 Paz (5) 22 Fear (terror) (5) 23 Walls (interior) (7) 24 Tallos (de flores) (5) 25 Madurar (fruta) (5)
12 Which highly seasoned Hungarian soup or stew of meat and vegetables, is flavoured with paprika? (7) 13/18 What was the name of the Indian reservation in South Dakota, where, on December 29, 1890, more than 200 Sioux men, women, and children were massacred by US troops? (7,4) 15 Which fatty substance found naturally on sheep’s wool is extracted and used as a base for ointments? (7) 16 What is the American term for a person with whom one becomes friendly by exchanging letters, especially someone in a foreign country whom one has never met? (3,3) 17 What name is given to a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, alight in ashes, or produced by striking together two hard surfaces such as stone or metal? (5) 19 The Derby and Oaks horse races are both held on which Surrey racecourse? (5) 21 Which painful inflammation of the big toe and foot is caused by defects in uric acid metabolism? (4)
Down 1 Vasos (para beber) (7) 2 Needle (for sewing) (5) 3 Southeast (7) 4 Trunk (tree) (6) 5 Asientos (muebles) (5) 6 Rutina (7) 7 Proyecto (intención) (4) 13 Monos (zoológico) (7) 15 To wait (7) 16 Hijastro (7) 17 Uvas (6) 18 Bed (furniture) (4) 19 Cerca (5) 21 Sumar (3,2)
Last Week’s Solutions Quiz Word Across: 1/11 Sherlock Holmes, 7 Viper, 8 Boy George, 9 Etc, 10 Erie, 13 Sampan, 14 Jerboa, 17 Albany, 18 Glut, 20 Rum, 22 Tom Cruise, 23 Knees. Down: 1 Sable, 2 Elysium, 3 Lien, 4 Cursor, 5 Ypres, 6 Dracula, 7 Vermeer, 12 Gambits, 13/24 Starsky and Hutch, 15 Bullitt, 16 Gnomon, 17 Amber, 19 Teeth, 21 Arch. Double Crossword Across: 1 Misled, 4 Rupee, 8 Sharp, 9 Secrete, 10 Extreme, 11 Cede, 12/18 Way out, 14 Zeus, 15 Omen, 21/4D Arms race, 23 Oversee, 25 Apostle, 26 Inane, 27 Sheer, 28 Detest. Down: 1 Masses, 2 Startle, 3 Espresso, 5 Piece, 6 Eleven, 7 Askew, 13 Yosemite, 16 Ensnare, 17 Salads, 19 Totem, 20 Relent, 22 Moose, 24 Star. Quickie
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Soduko
Span - Eng
Riddle Above A riverbank. Code Cracker
Across: 1 Bides, 4 Chant, 8 Release, 9 Plaza, 10 Heart, 11 Sterile, 12 Archer, 14 Binged, 17 Scamper, 19 Sells, 21 Idiot, 22 Swindle, 23 Tongs, 24 Elegy. Down: 1 Birthday suit, 2 Delta, 3 Startle, 4 Chess, 5 Ample, 6 Trading, 7 Haberdashery, 13 Chariot, 15 Inspire, 16 Crisis, 18 Piton, 20 Ledge.
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Technology
RICHARD CAVENDER
BlueMoon Solutions www.bluemoonsolutions.es
BlueMoon Solutions is the computer and IT services company on the Costa Blanca. BlueMoon Solutions comes to you at home or at work. Their personal service covers from Alicante to Pilar de la Horadada.
Richard moved to Spain ten years ago having left his management background behind in the UK and decided to use his IT skills to help home users and small businesses with their PC problems. Now a relaxed 'computer man' he is out and about in the Spanish sun every day, making house and shop calls and using his vast experience and qualifications to sort out the problem there and then. Computers are his hobby as well as his work so don’t be surprised to get an answer to your email in the early hours!
ADVICE: Kathy wanted to know whether the Hola extension ADVICE: Brian was questioning a Megatrends screen that was safe to use. appeared on his computer
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Hi Richard. Do you know anything about Hola? I was going to add it to chrome, it’s supposed to let you do catch ups on TV progs. But it seems maybe not a good idea after all? Let me know if you find out anything many thanks Kathy.
Hi Kathy, yes, I have used it before and even recommended it, however I don’t think I would trust it now. You see there have been a number of issues with it, the worst of which (admittedly a couple of years ago) was that allegedly the people who make Hola sold some of each users Internet connection for use in botnet attacks – see the link below….
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Hello Richard, for the last few weeks I have frequently got a page called American Megatrends when I open my computer, can I get rid of it?Thank you for your help. Brian
Hi Brian, the Megatrends screen that you are seeing is perfectly normal, it’s what is called your system BIOS and has always been there, it’s critical for the correct operation of your computer, maybe you just haven’t noticed it before.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2928340/ultra-popular-hola-vpn-extension-sold-yourbandwidth-for-use-in-a-botnet-attack.html …a more detailed take down on the issues with Hola can be found at http://adioshola.org/ So my advice is why risk it when there are so many other services out there that haven’t been implicated in nefarious activity.
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Yes, you had to feel for Justin Rose at Augusta, but wasn’t it brilliant that Sergio Garcia at last got that elusive first major under his belt at his 74th attempt, and on the day that it would have been the birthday of his idol, Sevvy Ballesteros, writes JOHN FARMER. Rose and Garcia, both great friends incidentally from their teenage years, gave us an absolute treat in the final round of the US Masters on Sunday, in what in effect was a great matchplay shoot-out, plus a couple of sudden-death holes into the bargain. It was also perhaps a rare occasion for most golf fans in that it didn’t really matter who won, as both guys play the game in such a positive spirit, and they delivered in spades on Sunday for the countless millions watching the drama unfold around the world. Sergio seemed to be out of it come the 15th, but a remarkable eagle, his first in 452 holes at Augusta (what timing!) - followed by a Rose birdie, meant the pair were tied on nine under with three to play. Garcia pushed a short birdie putt right on the par-three 16th after Rose had holed his to open a one-shot lead, only for the Englishman to bogey the 17th. Both players missed birdie putts on the last, Garcia from four feet, setting up the first Masters play-off between two European players, which Garcia nicked in fading light. "It has been such a long time coming," said the Spaniard, who took his place in the world’s top 10 on Monday. "I knew I was playing well. I felt the calmest I ever felt in a major." While Garcia was being presented with the Green Jacket in the Augusta clubhouse, Rose was left rueing another near miss. The Olympic champion has not claimed a major since winning the 2013 US Open, but lifted himself into contention for a first Masters title with five birdies in the final seven holes on Saturday. "It is disappointing to come so close," said Justin Rose. "I felt in control until the end. "But I'm really happy for Sergio. I'd love to be wearing the Green Jacket but if it wasn't me then I'm glad it is him." Those words from Rose just about summed up a wonderful sporting contest in every sense. Good on him, and well done Sergio!
Super Sergio Maverick’s Double
Spain’s Maverick Viñales has made it two wins out of two in the new Moto GP season, with victory in Sunday’s Argentina Grand Prix to back up his opening success in Qatar. The surprise Spanish package has sent out a major signal to his Spanish rivals Marc Márquez, Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa. His win in Argentina came as Britain's Cal Crutchlow enjoyed his best result yet, finally making it to the podium in third place behind
Viñales' team-mate, Italian veteran Valentino Rossi (Yamaha YZR M-1). Viñales' second victory on the trot came after missing out on pole and starting second off the grid, but he managed to pass Crutchlow's team-mate and defending world champion Marc Márquez (Honda RC 213V) by the second lap, meaning his strongest rival was behind him from very early on in the race at the Termas del Río Hondo circuit.
Dan Strikes Gold
British teenager Daniel Richardson (pictured second-left), from the Catral Taekwando club, struck gold last weekend in the junior section of the Valencian regional championships held in Onda.
Overall, the Catral team came an excellent second place in the junior category, with Adríán García striking gold, in addition to a bronze for Andrea Peñaranda. Anaís Nájar got a gold medal in the cadetes competition.
In The Net
Over a thousand young soccer players will be hitting the Torrevieja and Pilar de la Horadada areas from today to compete for the 2017 Torrevieja International Cup. 150 games will be played in Torrevieja’s municipal facilities, along with 30 in Pilar de La Horadada through till Sunday. Torrevieja’s sports councillor, Víctor Ferrández (pic-
tured right), launched the tournament this week along with organiser, Jorge Vallejo. They said that 29 clubs are being represented from all around Spain, as well as locally, with 67 teams of different age categories being entered. The final two days, including the Sunday trophy presentations, will take place in Torrevieja.
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Brave Torry Defeated
Honours Even
CD ALMORADI 1 NOVELDA CF 1
ELCHE ILICITANO 2 CD TORREVIEJA 1 Torry fans bit their fingernails down to the quick on Sunday as Torry conspired to lose a second half lead, then have two vital defenders dismissed, thus missing the crucial home match this Thursday afternoon against lowly Almazora (kick-off 5.30 pm), who produced a surprise onenil win over promotion hopefuls Alzira The task in the magnificent Martinez Valero stadium in Elche was daunting. Ilicitano still harboured hopes of making the top four, whilst Torry needed to maintain their good end of season form so as to keep their noses out of the bottom four. The first half was bright and competitive. Lewis Allen showing sparkle and threat and going close before Llor did likewise for the hosts. Pastor, returning to his home club where he spent nine years, was first into the referee's notebook in what was a robust physical tussle. Captain Javi Meca followed next just 13 minutes later. Honours were even in
the first period, with neither side able to penetrate past two agile and focussed goalkeepers. But it was David who blinked first when Lewis sent Molina through and he just slide the ball under the keeper's hand to open the scoring less than ten minutes into the second period. Elche responded strongly and levelled the score when Llor netted in the far corner with Calzado and Jose Carlos struggling to keep it out. Worse was to ensue as Leomar added a second Elche goal five minutes later as the home side assumed the upper hand. Torry would not lie down though and manager Pedreno freshened things up pushing on all his substitutes within a three minute period with close to 20 minutes left to play. Lewis pushed hard through the middle and just failed to reach a cross that inched past his lunge. But Elche remained a serious threat on attack. On 84 minutes Vicente Boix brought down his oppo-
nent in the box and was dismissed from the field of play as Elche won a penalty and looked to put the game to bed. Jose Carlos sprang to his left and ushered the ball away from his goal to keep Torry in the game. Despite a 100 percent effort, Torry could not find the equaliser and in time added on, captain Javi Meca received his second caution and his marching orders. Elche took the spoils, making it five wins in a row and their final five games look easy on paper, so they retain an outside chance of the play offs. Torry on the other hand had to thank Crevillente for beating Bunol, thus keeping them level with that rival and still out of the relegation quartet. Torry now play the four teams immediately above them in the table, as well as Crevillente in what will be a madly intense finale to the season. The three teams above them are all locked on 37 points, five ahead of Torry, but victories for the Salineros would endanger them all.
Manu got a point for Almoradi with a 56th minute equaliser, but with a tough trip to Ontinyent to come this Thursday afternoon, the five point gap towards safety looks to be a tough one to bridge. Novelda controlled a lot of the first period, and were awarded a penalty when Salero was fouled, with the spot-kick duly converted by Calderón in the 23rd minute. Obele had the best chance for Almoradi which was saved by keeper Alberto. The visitors kept the pres-
sure up in the second half, but were surprised in the 56th minute when an Manu shot that appeared to be going just wide, sneaked inside the post, much to the surprise of Alberto and the Novelda defence. Benja came close for Novelda, and Obele had a good chance to secure all three points for Almoradi in added time, as his strike went over the bar. Elsewhere in the Valencia third division, Orihuela, fresh from their win at table-topping Olimpic, conspired to
lose two-nil at home to midtable Rayo Ibense, a result which severely dented Orihuela’s hopes of making it into the play-offs. Their predicament will get worse as they sit out the next set of league matches. Crevillente did Almoradi and Torrevieja a big favour by beating Bunol three-one, and can repeat their generosity by winning at thirdbottom Muro in their next match. Elche Ilicitano, after their win over Torrevieja (see left) go to mid-table Silla.
Smell Of Promotion
CD THADER 3 CALLOSA DEPORTIVA CF 1 After a bad spell, Thader have got their act together when it really matters, and now have gone level on points with third-placed Hercules B in Preferente Group Four, something that seemed distinctly unlikely a few weeks ago. However the home side didn’t get a good start, and had to be patient until the goals started flowing for them late on in Rojales last Sunday. Salva put Callosa ahead in the fourth minute, and despite Thader having most of the play in the first-half, they were still left trailing at the interval. Thader kept dominating affairs in the second half with little reward until the match was turned on its head with two strikes in the space of a minute thanks, to a Rubén penalty kick in the 69th minute, quickly followed by a goal from Chema. Those goals ended Callosa’s resistance,
and they conceded another penalty with three minutes left, which allowed Rubén to score his second from the spot, which sealed up the three points. The result means in effect, on current form, a straight shoot out between Hercules B and Thader for third place in the table, along with Elda who are three points behind them. Second-placed La Nucia are seven points clear of Hercules and La Nucia. There are no matches this weekend because of the Easter break, which means that Thader return the following weekend with a home fixture against second-bottom San Joan, and then their next match is against bottom-club Cox, before the big home showdown against Hercules on Saturday May 6th. Thader can certainly say that the fixtures have fallen in their favour, and that their own fate rests with them.
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Points Chucked
REAL MADRID 1 ATLETICO MADRID 1 Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane felt his side had thrown away victory after city rivals Atletico secured at the Bernabeu through a late goal from Antoine Griezmann last Saturday. Zidane said: "We got a draw today, but I think that it's a case of two points dropped. With the performance that we put in, we could have picked up all three points. "We drew the game, but this changes nothing. The fight for the La Liga title will go right to the wire". His comments came before Barcelona’s defeat at Malaga (see right), and Real’s next La Liga match sees them away to relegation candidates Sporting Gijon this Saturday afternoon.
Five Star Monte
Barcelona Blow
MALAGA 2 BARCELONA 0 Barcelona coach Luis Enrique lamented an "unfair" defeat at Malaga on Saturday, where Brazil forward Neymar was sent off. After La Liga leaders Real Madrid had earlier been held to a one-all draw by city rivals Atletico (see left), Barcelona could have moved to the top of the table with victory at La Rosaleda. However, Sandro netted on the break against his former club on 32 minutes and substitute Jony Rodriguez added a late second after Brazil forward Neymar saw red, having picked up a needless second caution. Luis Enrique, though, felt the result was harsh on his side. He said at a news conference afterwards: "The result was unfair. We tried everything, but it did not come through.” Barcelona now entertain Real Sociedad in La Liga this Saturday evening.
Italian Advantage
CD MONTESINOS 5 CF POPULAR ORIHUELA 0 CD Montesinos had a record crowd of 554 on Sunday, who witnessed another win, which means they stay three points clear at the top of the Valencia Segunda Group 16 table, with just two matches remaining. Promotion to the 1st Regional Division is all in their own hands, and two wins will guarantee success, irrespective of what happens elsewhere. It was an excellent display of attacking football from Monte which swept away their tough tackling opponents, who had to resort to strong arm tactics in an effort to try to control the home attack. Monte were simply too good for Popular, and the final score should have been greater, with the home fans wondering how the visitors finished the game with all 11 players on the pitch after some very dubious tackling, mainly directed at top scorer Vazquinho. For the record, Alfredo opened the scoring from the penalty spot on 17 minutes after Vazquinho was hacked down inside the penalty area. Carlos Ventura scored the second with a header from a corner and Vazquinho himself made it 3-0 before the half time break. Second half goals from centre half Joao, again with a header from a corner kick and a fifth from substitute Bashir rounded off the scoring, although Monte could well have doubled that score-line missing a good number of chances. The only sour note of the afternoon was a second-half injury to Fran, who had to be taken to hospital by ambulance. So, CD Montesinos stay at the top of Group 16 with 47 points from their 20 matches played. CD Benijofar are in second place with 44 points from their 21 matches played, after their 3-2 win over Orihuela Deportiva. In third place are Callosa “B” with 42 points from 19 games, with CD Murada fourth with 40 points from their 19 matches. There are no matches this Sunday due to the Easter holiday, so the following weekend, Monte are away to Orihuela Deportiva. Photos taken by Bernt OJohan.
Sport
Welcome Relief
ELCHE 3 SEVILLA ATLETICO 2 It’s easier to pick a Grand National winner as opposed to trying to bet on what Elche are going to do in their next Segunda Division match, and after some poor results, the suffering home fans got a win to enjoy on Sunday. Crucially, it doubled the buffer between the Ilicitanos and the relegation zone to six points. Early Elche nerves were steadied when poor defensive play from Sevilla was exploited by the ageless Nino to put the Ilicitanos ahead in the fifth minute. Five minutes later Pedro nearly got the goal of the season for Elche. He ran up the field from the edge of his own penalty area and seeing Sevilla keeper Caro off his line, fired the ball from long-range just inside the Elche half, with Caro just scrambling back to keep the ball out, as well as saving some personal embarrassment. Though Elche looked assured, they could do nothing on the half-hour mark when a brilliant bit of personal skill saw Marc Gaul dribble past a couple of players to unleash a shot that Juan Carlos could do nothing about. Quickly after the interval, a fine Álex Fernández shot Elche back in front, though Sevilla had a lot of the ball and the biggest amount of chances as they tried to get an equaliser. Time ticked on, and with eight minutes remaining, a defensive mistake allowed Nino to get possession, as he laid the ball on for Borja Valle to get Elche’s third. That was an important insurance goal, as shortly afterwards, Marc Gaul got his second for Sevilla, leaving some nerve-racking minutes for the Ilicitanos supporters to endure, before their side secured three vital points to ease concerns of a possible relegation battle. Elche entertain Numancia this Saturday afternoon, with the Ilicitanos out to get two straight league wins for the first time in their current Segunda Division campaign.
JUVENTUS 3 BARCELONA 0 Barcelona will once again have to stage a major Champions League comeback if they are to book a spot in the semi-finals, after a comprehensive defeat in Italy on Tuesday night. Paulo Dybala scored twice as Juventus thoroughly deserved their victory. The Argentine forward curled home both of his goals before the break, the first from an angle inside the box and the second from a central position on the edge. Juve turned a dominant lead into one that should see them go on and win the tie when Giorgio Chiellini showed strength and guile to steer home a header from a corner. For the second European round running, Barca - who were as defensively suspect as they were in losing 4-0 to Paris StGermain in the first leg of their last-16 tie - must recover from a heavy away defeat to progress. However, after their record-breaking achievement to overturn that deficit against PSG, they will retain hope heading into the return leg at the Nou Camp next Wednesday.
Hopeful Hazard
Real Madrid increasingly believe that they will sign Eden Hazard from Chelsea in a record-breaking 100 million euro plus deal over the summer. Real feel they are getting encouraging signs that Hazard will be ready to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season if, as expected, the Blues clinch a second Premier League title in three years. Real are said to be are ready to put their Spain international striker Alvaro Morata into any deal, with the total package likely to be worth in excess of 130 million euro.
Sport
Pirate Battle
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FIXTURES Thursday 13th April 2017 UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE - QUARTER-FINAL 21:05 Ajax v FC Schalke 04 21:05 Celta Vigo v KRC Genk 21:05 Lyon v Besiktas 21:05 RSC Anderlecht v Manchester United SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP 20:45 Wigan Athletic v Barnsley SKY BET LEAGUE ONE 20:45 Bury v Rochdale Friday 14th April 2017
Tony’s Task
Former England and Arsenal captain Tony Adams has been appointed head coach of struggling La Liga club Granada until the end of the season. Adams replaces Lucas Alcaraz, who was sacked on Monday after a 3-1 home defeat by Valencia that leaves them 19th in the table. The 50-year-old had been working at the club since November and is vice president of the company owned by Granada's club president. His first game will be at home to Celta Vigo on Sunday. He has worked alongside Granada's president John Jiang in his role as vice president of the Chinese businessman's DDMC company and has been sporting director for Chinese Super League club Chongqing Dangdai Lifan.
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La Liga has decided to get tough on internet pirates who are streaming Spanish league matches as it has launched a campaign to crack down on the illegal streaming of games. Studies show that digital piracy robs the Spanish soccer industry of nearly 175 million euro each season, keeping it from fully profiting from clubs such as Real Madrid and Barcelona and players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. La Liga is using a proprietary tool to monitor the internet and has deployed a group of "online guards" to denounce illegal broadcasts of games. It also gets help from Google, Facebook and Twitter to find and block fraudulent streaming of matches. The online tool developed by La Liga, called Marauder, has been key in its monitoring efforts. It allows the league to constantly analyze - and automatically denounce - web contents and servers that could potentially be retransmitting illegal content. During games played in La Liga and the Copa del Rey, a team of monitors scans through social media and mobile apps to see if any content is being shared illegally. La Liga actively works with authorities to promote the arrests of those caught stealing its content, and seeks full prosecution of them in court. The league's latest anti-piracy campaign - titled "When piracy appears, football disappears" - was recently launched in several countries where its games are broadcast. It shows a video with game highlights and players being gradually blocked out by black images. La Liga has also joined forces with several international antipiracy groups, and even linked up with the U.S. government and other sports leagues to step up its fight to eradicate the problem. "We are taking all the necessary measures to make sure that La Liga's content is commercialised legally," said Melcior Soler, the league's director for its anti-piracy and audiovisuals department. "We need to protect our content to guarantee the value and the future of our competition. Revenues from broadcast rights from across the world are crucial for the clubs and are the basis for the high level of the competition." Improving revenue from television rights has been a priority for the Spanish league in its fight against the commercial domination of the Premier League, which has been getting the most lucrative TV deals in European soccer. La Liga says part of the reason for that is that the Premier League has access to a bigger base of subscribers in England, with about 10 million more than the Spanish league has in Spain. Preventing the loss of subscribers to piracy is seen as key to close this financial gap between the leagues. Many people turn to the illegal broadcasts in Spain because the majority of games are on pay TV, and Spain has the lowest take up in satellite and subscription television in Western Europe. Studies by a local anti-piracy group show that one in every five internet users watches games through illegal broadcasts in Spain. In 2015 alone, a total of 141 million matches were watched through illegal means in some 2 million homes, according to the Coalition of Creators and Content Industries. The market value of these retransmissions was estimated in more than 410 million euro. According to the studies, the main justification for viewers of illegal broadcasts was that "football players already earn enough money." "Piracy seriously damages La Liga but also the clubs and the fans," Soler said. "It puts our growth model at risk. Our mission is to protect the audiovisual rights owners who have been following the rules, but also to protect all football fans in our country and the rest of the world." La Liga said its anti-piracy actions have yielded positive results so far. The league said it helped close streaming websites such as Rojadirecta.com and successfully blocked links offering fraudulent access to its matches. This season alone, it said it was able to eliminate 98 percent of illegal links broadcasting its games. It also recently helped authorities dismantle another ring that sold illegal cable-television decoders, one of the most common piracy threats for La Liga. This particular ring sold decoders that allowed consumers to access more than 100 channels for only eight euro per month through card-sharing technology. "It is crucial that La Liga takes on this fight to continue its defense of the integrity of the game in all levels," Soler added.
The general director of Brussels-based anti matchfixing organisation Federbet has said fixing is widespread in Spain's lower divisions. Federbet represents bookmakers and casino owners in Europe, and looks to flag up betting irregularities. Francesco Barranca warned that would continue to be the case unless the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) took steps to eradicate it. His comments came after police charged five people last week in an investigation Eldense lost 12-0 at Barcelona B the previous Saturday. Barranca said he believed some of Eldense's previous results were suspicious and told Cadena Cope radio: "We have monitored Eldense's case.” "We started to see that there were strange bets going on during the game at Cornella [who were 3-1 winners on March 19] and in four other games they played.” "For us it's not surprising because we see similar situations happen every week in third and fourth division games in Spain.” "Since the Paterna vs. Castellon Valencia regional game in December 2015, which is being investigated, there are two or three games that are suspicious in Spain every week. In Spain's fourth division, fixing games is a common practice." Barranca said a lot of money was bet on matches in the Spanish lower divisions, with much of that betting taking place in Asia. "In one third division game in Spain, money moved in betting worldwide is around one million euro per game," he said. "In Eldense's case alarm bells rang because in one game there were half a million euro in bets made at one bookmaker alone." He said there was also "a lot of match-fixing going on, too, in the youth sector. "To fix a game, you need a minimum of one player [to be involved], a goalkeeper," Barranca added. Federbet will send a report to La Liga but urged the RFEF to do more, with Barranca saying: "Until the federation does something, match-fixing will continue."
LADBROKES SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP 20:45 Kilmarnock v Heart of Midlothian SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP 16:00 Brentford v Derby County 16:00 Bristol City v Queens Park Rangers 16:00 Huddersfield Town v Preston North End 16:00 Norwich City v Fulham 16:00 Nottingham Forest v Blackburn Rovers 16:00 Rotherham United v Birmingham City 16:00 Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City 18:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Brighton & Hove Albion 20:45 Burton Albion v Ipswich Town 20:45 Newcastle United v Leeds United SKY BET LEAGUE ONE 16:00 Bradford City v Oxford United 16:00 Chesterfield v Southend United 16:00 Coventry City v Charlton Athletic 16:00 Gillingham v Bristol Rovers 16:00 Millwall v Northampton Town 16:00 Milton Keynes Dons v Scunthorpe United 16:00 Peterborough United v Fleetwood Town 16:00 Port Vale v Sheffield United 16:00 Shrewsbury Town v Walsall 16:00 Swindon Town v AFC Wimbledon SKY BET LEAGUE TWO 15:30 Portsmouth v Plymouth Argyle 16:00 Blackpool v Accrington Stanley 16:00 Colchester United v Doncaster Rovers 16:00 Crawley Town v Cheltenham Town 16:00 Crewe Alexandra v Notts County 16:00 Exeter City v Barnet 16:00 Grimsby Town v Cambridge United 16:00 Hartlepool United v Carlisle United 16:00 Luton Town v Leyton Orient 16:00 Newport County v Yeovil Town 16:00 Stevenage v Morecambe 16:00 Wycombe Wanderers v Mansfield Town Saturday 15th April 2017 PREMIER LEAGUE 13:30 Tottenham Hotspur v Bournemouth 16:00 Crystal Palace v Leicester City 16:00 Everton v Burnley 16:00 Stoke City v Hull City 16:00 Sunderland v West Ham United 16:00 Watford v Swansea City 18:30 Southampton v Manchester City LADBROKES SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP 16:00 Dundee v Hamilton Academical 16:00 Motherwell v Inverness Caledonian Thistle 16:00 Rangers v Partick Thistle 16:00 St Johnstone v Aberdeen SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP 16:00 Aston Villa v Reading SKY BET LEAGUE ONE 13:30 Oldham Athletic v Bolton Wanderers LADBROKES SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP 16:00 Dumbarton v Dunfermline Athletic 16:00 Falkirk v St Mirren 16:00 Hibernian v Queen of the South 16:00 Raith Rovers v Greenock Morton 18:15 Ayr United v Dundee United LADBROKES SCOTTISH LEAGUE ONE 16:00 Alloa Athletic v Brechin City 16:00 East Fife v Peterhead 16:00 Queen's Park v Albion Rovers 16:00 Stenhousemuir v Livingston 16:00 Stranraer v Airdrieonians LADBROKES SCOTTISH LEAGUE TWO 16:00 Annan Athletic v Berwick Rangers 16:00 Arbroath v Edinburgh City 16:00 Clyde v Elgin City 16:00 Montrose v Forfar Athletic 16:00 Stirling Albion v Cowdenbeath Sunday 16th April 2017 PREMIER LEAGUE 14:30 West Bromwich Albion v Liverpool 17:00 Manchester United v Chelsea LADBROKES SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP 13:30 Ross County v Celtic
ALONSO’S SWITCH
McLaren driver Fernando Alonso will miss May’s Monaco Grand Prix so he can race in the Indianapolis 500. The double world champion has the full approval and support of McLaren and engine partner Honda, who are having a difficult season in Formula 1. Alonso, 35, will race for the Honda-powered Andretti team on May 28th, and the car will be branded a McLaren. McLaren are yet to decide who will replace him in Monaco that weekend, but Jenson Button is a possibility.
CAV’S VIRUS
JOSE’S EASTER HOPE In the old days, the Easter fixture list was always viewed as being crucial in deciding promotion and relegation issues with two matches in three days on the Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday, writes ALEX TRELINSKI. Forget that and the Easter bunny, as the world of the Premier League, plus TV and European commitments mean that we just get one round of matches to look forward to this weekend. The tastiest morsel (and we are not talking of chocolate eggs) comes on Sunday afternoon, as Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United entertain his old club Chelsea, after a four-nil October drubbing for the Reds at Stamford Bridge back in October. Mourinho doesn’t want egg on his face again, as fifth-placed United are desperate for that Champions League slot, and it appears to be a shoot-out now with neighbours City and rivals Liverpool, after Arsene’s Arsenal came acropper against Big Sam’s Palace. Second-placed Spurs can put a bit of early table pressure on Chelsea ,as they have the early Saturday kick-off against Bournemouth which would bridge the gap to four points, and then they’ll hope for Conte’s boys to slip up the following afternoon. Below them, Manchester City face a Champions League qualifying banana skin at Southampton, and Liverpool, having negotiated a tricky match at Stoke last Saturday, return to the Midlands for an equally testing clash at West Brom. Relegation battlers Hull and Swansea are both away, at Stoke and Watford respectively, whilst Crystal Palace hope to catch a tired Madrid-tripped Leicester at Selhirst Park this Saturday afternoon.
GROW UP RONNIE! British cyclist Mark Cavendish has been diagnosed with the Epstein-Barr virus and faces an uncertain timescale for his recovery, Team Dimension Data say. The 30-time Tour de France stage winner, 31, has not raced for the team since MilanSan Remo on March 18th. "Unfortunately, there is no effective specific treatment against the virus," team doctor Jarrad Van Zuydam said. The South Africa-based team added that Cavendish's "main goal" remained to race at this year's Tour de France.
World Snooker chief Barry Hearn has told the sports biggest superstar, Ronnie O’Sullivan, to “grow up” , ahead of this Saturday’s start of the showpiece World Championships at Sheffields’ Crucible Theatre. The five-time world champion has staged a two-month protest against what he feels is unfair treatment by the sport's authorities, resulting in giving one-word replies to reporters questions in mandatory post-match newspaper and television interviews. The 41-year-old was said to be aggrieved at receiving a disciplinary letter following his criticism of referee Terry Camilleri at the Masters in January, and for swearing at a cameraman he felt had not observed the correct etiquette. But Hearn is mindful of the situation persisting into the World Championship, which begins on Saturday: - "I'm going to be having a word. I would hope that common sense comes back, because what started off as being quite amusing has now become in my view embarrassing for everyone, including Ronnie. It’s time for Ronnie to grow up a little bit now”. O’ Sullivan won his fifth world title in 2013, and he and all of the top 16 players are due to appear at pre-tournament news conference in Sheffield tomorrow.