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SUSPECT BAILED
32-year-old British man has been bailed by a Benidorm judge in connection with the death of a newlywed Scottish woman who fell to her death from an apartment in Benidorm. Kirsty Maxwell, from Livingston in West Lothian, who married her partner Adam in September last year, was part of a group of more than 30 women who had travelled to the resort for a hen weekend. It is understood she left the Costa Blanca apartment she has been sharing with friends on Saturday morning, possibly to ask for medicine from another friend.
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Mrs Maxwell is believed to have entered a room where five British men were staying, which was on the floor above the room being used by the hen party. She fell from the tenth floor balcony of the Apartmentos Payma afterwards. Reports have suggested that the National Police are working on the theory she may have been trying to escape from the room. The 32 year-old British man arrested in connection with the incident has been allowed to leave Spain, and it was reported that he had a history of sexual assault in England.
THREE FOR CORVERA
hree bidders, including French and Argentinian companies, have emerged in the contest to run Murcia’s much-delayed Corvera International Airport. The deadline for companies expressing an interest in the 25-year-franchise passed on Tuesday, with the current operators of San Javier and Alicante-Elche, AENA, in the frame. AENA, run most of the country’s airports and have been joined by French company Edeis(who already run Castellón airport in the northern part of the Valencian region), and Corporación América., which is owned by Argentinian billionaire Eduardo Eurnekian. Five years ago 84-year-old Eurnekian wanted to buy
Corvera airport when relations between the Murcia government and previous management company, Aeromur, started to sour. A number of other companies, including the Manchester Airports group that run Manchester, Stansted, East Midlands, and Bournemouth airports, were said to have expressed an interest last year, with a Manchester group representative visiting Corvera last spring. After Tuesday’s first deadline, a 10-day period kicked in for the three bidders to provide extra details to their submissions, ahead of the next stage lasting 60 days where the regional government will get more information about the plans being put forward by AENA, Edies,
and Corporación América. After the 60 days, Murcia’s development minister, Pedro Rivera, said that it would be up to the regional government to analyse the franchise bids “as quickly as possible, but without undue haste in making the final award. The final process of awarding a Corvera contract
though cannot be completed without a ruling from an independent contractual tribunal that is hearing a complaint from AENA about the framing of the original tender document that they say is not strict enough. There’s also the still on-going legal action againbst the Murcia government from sacked operator Aeromur.
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Torrevieja's new market site, close to Aquapark on Avenida Delfina Viudes, will open for business next week on Friday May 12th. Markets councillor Javier Manzanares said that the old area at Calle Salinero had been too cramped, creating traffic problems. The new site will
have space for nearly 700 stalls, as well as better parking and toilet facilities. The five million euro development will also double up as a venue for entertainment and fiestas, with Manzanares claiming that "the new site will also be good for local business and tourism".
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the official number of British residents to 63 thousand. In 2013, 130 thousand British people were registered on padrons in the region. The trends though seem to vary from area to area, so whilst Orihuela experienced the biggest loss last year of over five thousand residents, Benidorm actually saw a rise of 121 registrations, whilst further north, Calpe saw a rise of 429 after launching a major registration campaign on the back of losing 10 thousand residents in just five years. Rojales saw a drop of nearly fifteen-hundred, whilst Torrevieja’s figures continue to fall, with a reduction of almost a thousand. Falling padron registrations affect municipal
budgets and also the number of councillors that an authority can have, with Orihuela recently launching a registration campaign, and the British Embassy in Madrid regularly advising UK residents in Spain to make sure they are on the local padron, so that an accurate picture can be built of expats living in the country, and the sort of services they need. The Murcia region is going in the opposite direction to Alicante Province, with an overall rise of just under five thousand people last year, though nonSpaniards fell by three and a half thousand. British residents in Murcia were put at just over 13 thousand, down by 698 on the previous year on a five percent fall.
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Last week’s announcement from the National Institute of Statistics that put the population of Alicante Province at one point eight million as of January 1st 2017, has been broken down to reflect what is happening across the various municipalities. In total, the region has lost 125 thousand residents registered on the municipal padron since 2013, with a drop of 16 thousand in 2016. This has been put down to a combination of mainly nonSpaniards not bothering to re-register on the padron or simply leaving the country. In total, almost nine thousand UK registrations disappeared off the padron lists across Alicante Province last year, taking
A driver was helped out of her car with only minor injuries, after it went off a road in the San Miguel de Salinas area on Sunday afternoon (picture from the Informacion newspaper). The incident happened on a bend on the road between the Blue Lagoon urbanisation and San Miguel just before 2.00 pm, with two
other vehicles also involved. The female driver's vehicle had overturned onto the side, and though emergency services were called to free her, she was able to get out of the car with the help of people at the scene. Details of the drivers, including the nationalities involved, were not made public.
Extra people are to be taken on, after a restructuring of fire-fighting services in the Torrevieja and surrounding areas. The Alicante Provincial fire service says that a new Vega Baja south zone is to be created based on the existing fire station in Torrevieja, and it will increase the workforce from 34 to 55 by the end of the year. The zone, besides Torrevieja, will also cover
Los Montesinos, San Miguel de Salinas, and Pilar de la Horadada. Fire staff have also been given an increase in overtime payments. Bosses are hoping that this will bring an end to the disquiet in the ranks over contract disputes, which led to an overtime ban last year, and the more recent daubing of engines with slogans asking for more staff and a reduction in corruption.
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Overseas tourist visitor numbers for Spain are continuing to rise, with the latest figures for March showing a six percent hike compared to the same month last year. The details from the National Statistics Institute showed almost five million foreign visitors coming to Spain in March, with British tourists accounting for over a million of the total, being
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close to a six percent rise compared to March 2016. The figures showed no negative effects in the wake of lower exchange rates due to last year's Brexit vote. The improved 2017 statistics were especially impressive, as the returns from 2016 included the busy Easter period which fell later this year.
Orihuela council has formally presented a stormwater flood action plan for the Orihuela Costa, that has been produced by the Hidraqua water company. Earlier this year, the authority and Hidraqua said that such a plan would cost 17 million euro to imple-
Taking The Post
Elche council is to try out a special liquid spray that will counter the effects of dogs urinating up against lampposts. 81 posts will be used in the pilot scheme on the city's Calle Pedro Juan Perpiñán(pictured), with the waterproof resin-based liquid being applied as from the end of May. The anti-corrosive liquid will prevent the bottom of the posts from deteriorating and turn black because of the doggy urine.
ment, and the formal details were presented by infrastructure councillor Juan Ignacio López-Bas (centre) along with Hidraqua manager Juanjo Alonso, and coastal/beaches councillor Luisa Boné. Details of the plans and proposals are available via
the official municipal website, www.orihuela.es where residents can post their comments. The councillors said it was the first time that such a plan had been produced, but the authority can only realistically implement the project with external funding.
A Late May
Torrevieja’s delayed May fair will now take place in… …October! Fiestas councillor Dominic Perez announced the new dates as being between October 10th and October 15th, after the event had to be postponed due to the late awarding of a contract to any potential fair organisers. Last month Perez claimed that the event would probably only be delayed until June.
Triple Tragedy
Three Polish men died in the early hours of Monday morning when their car collided with two other vehicles on the A-7 motorway south of Murcia City in the Alcantarilla area. Their Volkswagen car was travelling on the southbound carriageway when the incident happened with two cars between the junctions for Caravaca and the La Paz service area. Two of the men died instantly, whilst a third passed away en route to the Virgen de la Arrixaca hospital in El Palmar, Murcia City.
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Better Late
Torrevieja’s municipal archives building now has an opening license, some nine years after it actually opened. The premises on Calle Antonio Machado cost the council some eight thousand
Costa Concern
The Federation of Associations of Orihuela Costa (FAOC) claims that the Orihuela Costa is suffering because the Orihuela council budget has not yet been approved for 2017. FAOC says that the Partido Popular-led government team led by mayor Emilio Bascuñana are not able to carry out suitable maintenance across the area and listed the lack of a cultural centre; the state of public parks and play areas; and the quality of local beaches as some of their main concerns.
euro a month to rent, which is one of the largest rental outgoings for the authority. When the coalition team took over running the authority from the Partido Popular nearly two years ago and the time came to
renew the lease, they discovered that no official licensing paperwork had been put in place, including guarantees over health and safety. The new government then set about correcting the adminsitrative issues.
Mesi's Return
A Yorkie dog that went missing for a year has been reunited with her Torrevieja owner. Mesi had been taken to the city's animal shelter after somebody found her walking on the streets and looked after her for a couple of days. Shelter staff found that she had been microchipped and got the contact details to ring a delighted and surprised owner, Miguel Aráez, with the news that Mesi was
safe and well. Miguel and his family had spent most of last summer looking for Mesi and had given up hope. He said that the moment of meeting her again was special, as she leapt up and down at him, knowing who he was. She had appeared to have been well looked after for a time, and actually put on some weight, and a trip to the vet showed that Mesi just needed treatment for an ear infection.
Please Mr. Postman A Torrevieja postman who didn't deliver all the letters he should have, is facing an 18 month jail sentence, if prosecutors get their way. The unnamed Correos worker was set to go on trial this week after hiding some 266 letters over a three year period. He also did not deliver registered mail, but instead dropped correspondence in mail boxes without the appropriate signature. Most of the non-delivered mail appeared to be from utility companies and banks. It's unclear what the motivation was behind the postman's reluctance to do his job.
Healthy Success
Torrevieja's San Luis health centre, based on the San Luis urbanisation, has walked away with a major international award that reflects the high quality of service provided to patients. The Joint Commission
International (JCI) award has been given to only nine other health centres in Spain, one of which is also local, in Crevillente, and is run by the San Luis operator, Ribera Salud, as well. Torrevieja basic health
zone coordinator José Gregorio Betancor said that the award to the San Luis team was a great tribute to the hard work that had been put in to offer the best possible experience for all patients.
No Lines Drawn
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has said that Spain had no "red lines" on Gibraltar after EU leaders granted Madrid a veto over any future Brexit deal with Britain that would involve the territory. "There are no red lines or lines of any other colour" on Gibraltar, Mr Rajoy said at a news conference in which 27 European Union leaders
met without Britain in Brussels to adopt their negotiating position for Brexit talks. The EU 27 guidelines state that "no agreement" after Brexit between the EU and Britain could apply to Gibraltar without a bilateral agreement between Madrid and London. Britain has expressed alarm over the clause
and British Prime Minister Theresa May has insisted she will "never" allow Gibraltar to slip from British control. Gibraltar's leader Fabian Picardo said the treatment called for in the clause "is discriminatory and unfair" and goes against "the principle of sincere cooperation which the EU is committed to."
Evil Challenge A teenage girl who joined in the perilous 'Blue Whale' challenge on Facebook has been admitted to a psychiatric ward in Catalunya, in the first case to be reported in Spain. Said to have started in Russia and then spreading onto South America, the challenge involves completing 50 tasks in 50 days, of increasing difficulty. They start off relatively easy, but by the 50th task, the participant is 'dared' to attempt suicide, with several teenage suicides reported around the world. In the instance involving the 15-year-old in Catalunya, she had got around halfway through the tasks and completed the
one which involved carving a giant whale into her arm. The 'challenge' operates on a 'chain-mail' system, in which participants are first dared by someone else who is part-way through the 50 days, and the newcomer is told that once he or she
starts, they are not allowed to back out. Catalunya's equivalent of the Guardia Civil, the Mossos d'Esquadra, were alerted and the youngster has been placed in a psychiatric ward for her own safety.
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The left-wing Podemos party are to stage a noconfidence vote against Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy in a bid to remove the ruling Partido Popular (PP) from power. The move is bound to fail as the other opposition parties, namely the PSOE socialists and the centrist Ciudadanos will not back it, even though to combine to oust Rajoy.
The move from Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias (pictured) is to do with the increasing number of corruption cases involving the PP, including a recent summons to Rajoy to testify at the National Court. The PSOE though have branded the move 'irresponsible' and Ciudadanos says it will 'not support a circus act'. PSOE spokesman
Antonio Hernando said: “When you want to table a no-confidence motion, you tend to work on it first and announce it later.” He recalled that when Podemos tried to negotiate with the PSOE to form a government, it came to the table with its seating arrangements in Parliament and its ministers' roles already decided and not up for discussion.
Slowly But Surely
Spain’s economy continues to turn in strong growth, making it one of the fastestexpanding in Europe. Preliminary figures from the National Statistics Institute show gross domestic product rose by 0.8 percent in the first three months of this year compared to the previous quarter. It was Spain’s 14th consecutive quarter of growth, with the Partido Popular government predict-
ing that economic growth for the whole year should reach 2.7 percent, which is an upward revision from its previous 2.5 percent forecast. Economy Minister Luis de Guindos also expressed confident about Spain’s unemployment situation, forecasting the sustained economic growth will create one million new jobs in the next two years. The country still has the second higher unemploy-
ment in the eurozone behind Greece, but it is down from 27 percent in 2013. The jobless rate stood at 18.75 percent of the workforce between January and March 2017 having risen for the first time in a year, though the increase is likely linked to the fact that Easter fell outside that period this year. The Easter holiday creates many seasonal, shortterm jobs in Spain’s tourism sector.
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New Murcia Man
Fernando López Miras of the Partido Popular was voted in as the Murcia regional government president at the weekend with the support of his PP colleagues. The four Ciudadanos parliamentary representatives abstained, meaning that the other parties didn’t have enough votes to prevent him getting the job. The 33-year-old from Lorca becomes the fourth president in four years, replacing Pedro Antonio Sanchez, who resigned due
to corruption allegations that have been laid down against him. López Miras was sworn in at a formal ceremony on Wednesday at the presidential building in Murcia City, the Palacio de San Esteban, attended by Spain’s deputy prime minister, Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, and witnessed by his predecessor Pedro Antonio Sanchez (stood behind), who despite his difficulties is still in charge of the Partido Popular in Murcia.
Allergic Chips
Two Guardia Civil officers came to the rescue of a nineyear-old British boy who was suffering with breathing problems in a Benidorm area restaurant after eating chips that had been fried in oil that had been used to fry fish, something that he is allergic to. The incident happened in Finestrat on Monday afternoon, with the boy, who lives with his family in La Nucia, reported as being “barely able to breathe”. The Guardia officers rushed him in their car to La Vila’s Comarcal hospital, where he was treated, and then subsequently discharged.
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Charity Race
The ninth annual Race for Life in aid of MABS Cancer support takes place this Sunday May 7th at Los Alcazares. Registration starts at Club Nautico at 9.30am with the race starting 90 minutes
later. This event is always great fun and is open to all ages & abilities, where you can run, jog, walk, rollerskate, dance, or even walk with your dog. Fancy dress is most certainly welcome
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and there’ll be a special team prize as well. Once sponsorship money comes in over a couple of months, the event normally raises thousands of euros for the MABS charity.
Vocal Hits
Pop Goes The Choir is a Buckinghamshire-based choir that looks to raise money for charity. The group are coming over to sing in Torrevieja next week, thanks to a couple of their members being regular visitors to the area.
The non-profit 50-strong choir will be singing for free at a trio of Torrevieja venues, and they specialise in pop songs spanning the last half century. The outdoor concerts will be held on Friday May 12th at the Paseo Juan Aparicio
Spirited Fun
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.
The In Harmony Chamber Choir and the Mediterranean Symphony Orchestra are joining forces for a classical concert this evening (Friday May 5th) at La Zenia’s Centro
Ecumenico Cristo Resucitado. John Rutter’s Requiem will be the main work on the programme, along with many other shorter favourites.
Tickets are priced at 12 euro each and are available from La Ponderosa Gift Shop on La Zenia island, with a donation to be made to church funds from the concert proceeds.
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in the Playa del Cura area from 5.00 pm; Saturday May 13th on the Paseo Vistalegre opposite the Tourist Office, also at 5.00 pm; and on Sunday May 14th at 12.45 pm at La Mata’s Plaza Encarnacion Puchol.
Charity fundraisers Marlene Brown and Joan Rampton are to move their monthly events as from June to Quesada Fish and Chips and their newly refurbished restaurant in Quesada. That’s because their previous venue, the
Musical Magic
The popular local singing and drama group, the Rascals, are to feature a selection of iconic songs from great musicals for their latest show, On Broadway, which will be staged at the end of the month at the Los Montesinos School of Music and Culture. 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. 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.
Restaurante El Alto La Dolores in Guardamar, has had a change in ownership after over three years of staging special evenings there. The events raise an average of 850 euro each time for local charities, with the previous owners of El Alto
La Dolores always donating a Mediterranenan Cruise as the first prize in a moneyspinning raffle. The final event at the venue raised 480 euro for Torrevieja Stroke Support, with the last cruise winner being Larry Pereira from Formentera.
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Los Montesinos was awash with noise and colour on Sunday evening as the CD Montesinos football team went on a parade of the town to celebrate becoming champions of the Valencia Segunda regional division group 16. The side had achieved the title the previous weekend, and after winning their last match 7-1 against Grupo Caliche (report on page 46), the squad went to the local church to present flowers, before appearing on the balcony of the Montesinos town hall, with a firework display to round off the celebrations.
Speedsters Trapped Over 31 thousand motorists were caught speeding during the week after Easter, according to the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT). Local and regional police also carried out their own checks, which must also be added to the figures. The Guardia Civil set up speed traps on highways across Spain in a six day campaign from April 17th, and found that around one in 20 drivers were over the limit. Four of those arrested were found to have smashed the limit by 80 kilometres an hour.
A group may take the Spanish government to court if it does not go through with a pledge to take 19 thousand refugees into the country. Sonia Ros of the Stop Mare Mortum campaign (pictured centre) says that Spain is 'committing a clear breach'of its pledge to the European Commission to take in 19,449 war victims in refugee camps in Greece and Italy by September this
year. Speaking to reporters at a pilot boat off Barcelona pier, Ros said that only 886 refugees from Greece and Italy (not even five per cent of the agreed total) have come to Spain, though the full total is just over a thousand due to conflict victims taken in from camps in Turkey and Lebanon. But Spain is not the only one failing in its duty to families fleeing for their lives,
with Ros claiming that the average EU country has only resettled 17 percent of the numbers of refugees that had been promised. Isabel Baixeras of the Barcelona College of Law Defence Commission (ICAB). said that a formal request to the Spanish government to act was sent on April 21st, and if the reply is not positive, then the matter could go legal with a hearing in the Supreme Court.
Gold Plated Pensions – Why now is a Good Time to Cash In Did you know that due to "low interest rates" at the moment, your Final Salary Pension transfer value could now be a small fortune!! STOP - before you start taking your pension speak to Blacktower. Opportunities like this don't come along more than once in a lifetime! Here is a typical case recently completed by myself:
to secure their pension pots. As schemes look to reduce their liabilities, sometimes offering these enhanced rates to get members off their books, expats are taking advantage. In some cases, they could be offered more than 20 times the value of the annual pension available normally on retirement. Transferring the Cash Value to a Recognised Overseas Pension or UK SIPP (Self Invested Personal Pension) allows you to protect your pension funds in a new scheme. These schemes allow for flexible drawdown, and you can take a lump sum from the age of 55. Unlike “Final Salary” (DB) schemes, unused funds are also available to beneficiaries.
Peter and Anne S from Bradford were able to retire early to Spain by transferring their UK Final Salary Pensions. (Also known as (DB) or Defined Benefit schemes). Peter (age 58) had worked for a large UK Bank for over 20 years whilst Anne (age 56) had worked for a Financial Services company for over 30 years. Both were members of their companies' Final Salary pension schemes, although these had both been closed to future members with new contributory schemes replacing them. Louise, their only daughter, had recently relocated to Spain due to work commitments, and they were keen to join her by retiring early and moving to Spain themselves. However, the Normal Retirement date for them both was 60 years of age with their current work pensions. This meant they would have had to pay exit penalties if they wanted to retire early and draw their pensions. Having been referred to us we were able to look at some alternative options for them. We issued each of the pension schemes with a Letter of Authority which enabled us to liaise with the pension schemes on their behalf. The current schemes were offering annual pensions of £9,800 and £12,500 respectively, were they to retire at 60. Our reports showed that both pension schemes were in deficit meaning that they could be at risk of defaulting in the future. (As happened with BHS last year.) Cash equivalent transfer values were requested and Peter was offered £289,870 whilst Anne was offered a staggering £474,843 to exit her scheme! These high valuations are typical of the transfer values being obtained now. They
are at record highs because pension schemes are keen to reduce their balance sheets. Also, the current low interest rates (which affect the calculations) ensure that the transfer values being obtained now are exceptionally high. With our help, Peter and Anne were able to transfer these amounts to new overseas pension schemes backed by one of the largest insurance companies in the world. They were both able to take 25% tax free lumps sums which amounted to in £335,685 total. These funds have been used to buy their dream property in Spain and unsurprisingly they have both been able to retire years earlier than they anticipated. Along with the proceeds from the sale of their property in the UK, they still have total funds of over half a million pounds in their new pension schemes. Mortgage free, they can draw a comfortable income from these pensions knowing that any residual funds will be available as inheritance to their daughter. Final salary schemes usually provide a 50% spouse’s pension, however, on second death they normally finish and do not provide any funds for beneficiaries after this.
Act now and you too can take advantage. Many Expats, and people planning to move or retire to Spain, are using their right to request a transfer value in order
Contact me now to see if it is possible to transfer your pensions like Peter and Anne.
Email:richard.samuels@blacktowerfm.com Or Tel: +34 692 352 156 I can also help you track lost pensions, including personal pensions or occupational pensions and schemes used to “contract out”. If you have lost touch with a pension scheme since moving to Spain we can contact them on your behalf to find out what your pension entitlement may be.
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
Spring Clean Dangers
DINGO Dingo is a beautiful 15-month-old boy, who is being looked after by Los Infiernos in San Javier. Dingo likes his walks and is very friendly, and will be so happy to go to a nice forever home. Can you help Dingo find one? For more details, please send an e-mail to losinfiernosdogs@hotmail.com or check out the Facebook page, Los Infiernos Perrera Supporters. All adoptions are subject to a home check.
JOSH Josh is a beautiful two month old pup, who is being fostered in a home with his siblings and other dogs and cats. Josh is a Boxer/GSD cross, and we believe he will become a big dog when fully grown. He will ready to go to a home of his own in a few weeks time, but can be reserved now. For more about Josh please phone PEPA on 650 304 746 or email p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com
KODI Kodi is a young beautiful Podenco dog who was wandering for some time before he was caught by some kind dog lovers. Kodi is a gentle soul, who gets on very well with other dogs and cats, and is clean and very easy to look after. He walks very well on the lead and is very affectionate. For more details on this lovely boy, please call PEPA on 650 304 746 or email p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com
LOUIE
This Spanish mastiff is a real gentle giant, who is loveable and likes a good belly rub. He is good with people and in excellent condition. Louie appears to have been well looked after, but was found wondering around with no microchip. He is well house- trained and would make an excellent family dog. If you are able to give Louie a home, then please call Bev/Alan at K9 on 600 845 420.
An animal has died and several others have suffered serious injury from exposure to cleaning products, according to the UK animal charity, the PDSA. In one particularly harrowing case, the charity said its vets had to euthanize a dog after they were exposed to laundry detergent which caused severe caustic burns to their paws, legs and mouth. Other cases in the past 12 months include a cat that was left foaming at the mouth after he licked a floor that had just been treated with disinfectant and a dog who suffered chemical burns to his scrotum after coming into contact with a cleaning product on the floor. PDSA also dealt with a number of emergency incidents where pets had been poisoned by either ingesting or coming into contact with bleach. Rebecca Ashman, PDSA vet, said: “With many households doing their spring cleaning, it’s important to ensure products are safe to use around pets.” “Millions of us use bleach, oven cleaner, dishwasher tablets and laundry detergents all the time in the home but we need to realise how dangerous they can be to our pets.” “Products such as bleach and detergents are highly corrosive and cause permanent and even life-threatening damage to a pet’s skin or insides if swallowed.” “Some pets will naturally explore or chew boxes and containers, so it’s really important to keep cleaning
SAKI & TODDY Born a year ago, Saki and Toddy are two beautiful, long haired, blue eyed brothers. They are very affectionate and love being around people. Vaccinated and neutered they are looking for their first home. They are very close to each other and it would be wonderful if someone would give them a home together. To arrange to meet the brothers, please call APAH on either 630 422 563 or 616 210 850.
products safely locked away. Also, if you’re cleaning floors or other areas pets use, please keep them out of harm’s way and rinse the areas after cleaning. Using products at the correct dilution also helps to ensure pets don’t come into contact with concentrated chemicals.” Rebecca added that it was vital for owners to seek emergency veterinary treatment straight away if they suspect their pet has come into contact with anything corrosive or poisonous. Among the symptoms pet owners should be on the alert for if their animals have been exposed to toxic chemicals are: • Ulcerated or irritated skin including inside the mouth • Vomiting or coughing • Difficulty eating and excessive salivation/foaming at the mouth • Pawing at the mouth She said: “It’s important to seek veterinary advice urgently. Don’t try to make your pet sick as this can sometimes cause further harm.” “In an emergency situation it’s also useful to let the vet know as much as possible about the offending substance, so they can give the appropriate treatment. So always keep the packaging and take it with you if you need to go to the vet”
THUMPER Thumper is a two-month-old Spaniel- type puppy who was found in the campo in Almoradi over the Easter holiday. He’s in good health and is such a good little boy. Thumper is great with other dogs and we believe he will be medium-sized when fully grown. For more details about him, please Pets in Spain on 645 469 253. www.petsinspain.com
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Make A Topsy Turvey Planter From A Plastic Bottle!
Here's what you'll need: 2-liter bottle or juice carton Garbage bag Duct tape Tomato plant Utility knife Paper towel Cotton balls Twine 1. Using the knife, carefully cut off the bottom of your bottle or carton. 2. Roll up a garbage bag around your arm and
insert into the bottle. Once inside, loosen the bag and try to spread it evenly within the bottle. The reason I used the black bag was to keep the roots covered and hopefully warm in the sun. 3. Fold the top edge of the bag over the bottle and secure with duct tape. 4. Wrap a tomato plant with paper towel and carefully insert into the bottle and out through the
spout. The towel will help keep the soil together. 5. Fill the rest of the bottle with soil. 6. Wrap some twine or string at the mouth of the bottle, stretching along the length of the body, and tape in place. 7. Stuff some cotton balls through the bottom opening to help keep water in. 8. Hang in a sunny spot and water thoroughly.
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Wheel of Fortune
Torrevieja may get it's own version of the London Eye, with proposals being touted to have a ferris wheel up to 60 metres high installed in the port area of the city. Representatives of a Dutch company, SkyView Attractions, met with tourism councillor Fanny Serrano
last week, though Serrano told the Informacion newspaper that these were only proposals, though she felt that the project was viable. A plan for the company to put in a wheel in Benidorm had to be scrapped due to a lack of space, but there are many hurdles still to be
crossed for anything to happen in Torrevieja. SkyView are now set to carry out a feasibility study to see if a Torrevieja Eye would make economic sense. One of the SkyView wheels is pictured at Schveningen Pier at The Hague in Holland.
Homes & Gardens
Sugary Standby
Plans for a national tax on sugary drinks and an 'environmental' levy will only be applied if Spain does meet its national debt target this year, therefore breaking the orders of the European Union. Spain has been mandated by Brussels to cut its deficit to 3.1% of its GDP, meaning if the GDP rises, the debt target will go down – but if it
falls, the debt becomes larger and the government will have to increase tax income. Its four-year plan will involve clawing back between €300 million in 'green' tax and €200m in soft-drink tax – half a billion in total – but will be used as a contingency plan only rather than being applied automatically, as was originally the idea for this year.
The debt reduction plan presented to Brussels, which covers the years 2017 to 2020 inclusive, also refers to tackling tax fraud. Part of this could mean the selfemployed and companies may eventually have to present their IVA declarations monthly rather than quarterly, so the tax authority can keep a closer check on their accounts.
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18 Ingredients For the queso poblano sauce 15g unsalted butter 1 tbsp plain flour 240ml whole milk 350g Monterey Jack cheese, grated 2 poblano chillies, roasted, peeled, seeded, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsps freshly chopped coriander leaves For the mustard sauce 120ml Dijon mustard 120ml whole-grain mustard Honey, to taste For the soft pretzels 360ml warm water 2 tbsp light brown muscovado sugar 1 (7g) packet active dry yeast 85g unsalted butter, melted 2 1/2 tsp salt 620g to 700g plain flour Vegetable oil 3L water 3/4 cup bicarbonate of soda 2 whole eggs, beaten with 1 tbsp cold water Coarse sea salt Method For the queso poblano sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over a medium heat. Add the flour and cook for one minute. Whisk in the milk and cook until slightly thickened. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the Monterey Jack cheese, poblano chillies and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place the queso sauce into a bowl and sprinkle with the chopped coriander leaves. For the mustard sauce: Whisk together the mustards and honey, to taste, until combined. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes before serv-
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Friday 5th May 2017 ing. For the pretzels: Line two half sheet pans with greaseproof paper and spray liberally with vegetable spray. Combine the water, sugar, yeast and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix with the dough hook until combined. Allow the dough to sit for 5 minutes. Add the salt and flour and mix on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to medium and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and begins to pull away from the side of the bowl, about 3 to 4 minutes. If the dough appears too wet, add some additional flour, one tablespoon at a time. Remove the dough from the bowl, place on a flat surface and knead into a ball with your hands. Oil a bowl with some vegetable oil, add the dough and turn to coat with the oil. Cover with a clean towel or cling film and place in a warm spot until the dough doubles in size, about one hour. Preheat the oven to 220°C / gas mark 7. Bring the water to a boil in a small roasting pan over high heat and add the bicarbonate of soda. Remove the dough from the bowl and place it on a flat surface. Divide into eight equal pieces, about 130g to 140g each. Roll each piece into a long rope measuring 55cm and shape: take the right side and cross over to the left. Cross right to left again and flip up. Boil the pretzels in the water solution, two at a time, for 30 seconds, splashing the tops with the warmed water using a spoon. Remove with a large flat slotted spatula. Place four pretzels on each baking sheet, brush the tops with the egg wash and season liberally with the salt. Place into the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown. Remove the pretzels to a baking rack and allow to rest for five minutes before eating. Serve with the sauces for dipping as desired.
Polenta crusted prawns with mustard and herb mayonnaise
Soft Pretzels with Two Sauces
Ingredients
Method
For the mustard and herb mayonnaise 90ml mayonnaise 45ml sour cream 2 tbsp dijon mustard 3 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon leaves 3 tbsp chopped fresh chives For the Polenta crusted prawns 450g large raw prawns, peeled, deveined, tail intact 70g plain flour 1 tsp salt, plus extra for sprinkling 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs 200g polenta 2 tsp paprika 1 1/2 tsp thyme 3-4 tbsp olive oil
To make the Mustard and herb mayonnaise: In a medium bowl combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon mustard, tarragon and chives. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. To make the polenta crusted prawns: Preheat the oven to 240°C/ gas mark 9. Line a baking sheet with foil. In a small bowl combine the plain flour, sea salt and pepper. Into a second bowl break the eggs and whisk well. In a third bowl mix together the polenta, paprika and thyme. Working in batches, dredge a few of the prawns in the plain flour, shaking off any excess. Holding the prawns by the tail, dip each one into the beaten eggs and then coat with the polenta mixture. Place the prawns on the prepared baking sheet and repeat to coat the remainder. Drizzle the prawns with the oil and bake for 10-12 minutes, turning half way through cooking, until crisp and golden. Sprinkle with extra salt and serve immediately with the mustard and herb mayonnaise.
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Vegetarian Tofu, Tenderstem and Black Bean Stir Fry
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Method
1 tbsp stir fry oil 500g firm tofu 200g-300g Tenderstem broccoli, sliced in half 1 bunch spring onions, cut into 3 cm sticks 6 tbsp black bean sauce 2 tbsp lemon juice 100ml vegetable stock 4 tbsp cashew nuts Rice or noodles, to serve
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large wok and then add the tofu. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes, or until browned. Remove from the wok and keep warm. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the wok, and stir-fry the Tenderstem and spring onions for a few minutes until
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the Tenderstem is just tender. Add the black bean sauce, lemon juice and vegetable stock. Cook for about 1 minute for the sauce to thicken slightly. Return the tofu back to the pan, add the cashew nuts and cook just long enough for it to heat through.
Serve with rice or noodles.
Asian Salmon & Sweet Potato Traybake
Ingredients
Method
1 large sweet potato 2 lemongrass stalks 2.5 cm piece of ginger 2 cloves of garlic 1 teaspoon sesame oil 150 ml organic vegetable stock 150 ml reduced fat coconut milk 6-8 lime leaves or 1 lime 1 long red chilli 4 x 150 g salmon fillets, from sustainable sources soy sauce , optional
Preheat the oven to 190ยบC/gas 5. Scrub the sweet potato clean, then slice into thin rounds. Arrange the slices, overlapping, in a large roasting tin. Bruise the lemongrass, then finely chop the tender parts. Peel and finely chop the ginger and garlic. Peel and finely slice the chilli. Mix the sesame oil, stock, coconut milk and two-thirds each of the lemongrass, ginger and garlic. Pour over the
potatoes, tuck in the lime leaves (or squeeze the juice on top and scatter over the zest) and sprinkle with the chilli. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are done. About 8 to 10 minutes before the cooking time is up, sit the fish on the potatoes and top with the rest of the lemongrass, ginger and garlic. When the fish is just cooked, drizzle with soy sauce, if you like. Delicious served with green beans and mangetout.
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Jam and Marzipan Tart Ingredients: 320g ready rolled shortcrust pastry (thawed if frozen) 140g butter, softened 140g golden caster sugar 2 large eggs 75g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting 75g ground almonds 175g mixed dried fruit Zest and juice 1 orange (retain the juice in a bowl and set aside) 6 tbsp raspberry jam 125g marzipan, ½ cut into small cubes To decorate 50g icing sugar, to decorate 25g flaked toasted almonds (optional) Method: Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas mark 6. Grease and line a tart tin. Unwrap the pastry and lift the pastry into the tart tin, leaving a rim of pastry overhanging the edges. Line the pastry with greaseproof paper then fill with baking beans. Blind-bake for 15 minutes, remove the paper and the beans and bake for a further 10 minutes until the pastry is pale golden. Leave to cool. Reduce the oven tempurature to 160°C / 325°F / Gas mark 3. In a bowl, mix the butter and sugar until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well between each addition. Stir in the flour, almonds, dried fruit and half of the orange zest. Spread the jam over the base of the tart tin, then place the cubes of marzipan over the top evenly. Pour over the cake mixture and smooth with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Bake for 35 minutes until golden and risen. Leave to cool in the tin. To make the icing, mix the icing sugar with enough orange juice to make a thick, smooth icing. Drizzle the icing over the top with the flaked almonds and the remaining orange zest and cut into slices to serve.
Wicked Chica Punch
Ingredients 460g strawberries, hulled and quartered 470ml brandy 200g caster sugar 1 bottle (750ml) chilled light white wine 1 bottle (750ml) chilled Champagne or Cava 1L chilled club soda or seltzer Method 1) Put strawberries in a resealable plastic bag. 2) In a bowl mix together the brandy and sugar, pour mixture into bag with strawberries, close the bag, and refrigerate overnight. 3) Pour the Champagne,
white wine and seltzer into a punch bowl, stir. In a glass place a few straw-
berries. Ladle over punch and serve.
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Friday 5th May 2017
Colder or warmer offices could cut rates of diabetes and obesity, study finds Arguments over the office thermostat have become part of everyday life.
“There are indications that cardiovascular parameters may be positively affected by regular exposure to heat and cold.”
But a new academic paper suggests abandoning the usual compromise of about 21 to 22 degrees Celsius could help reduce levels of obesity and diabetes as both colder and warmer temperatures increase the body’s metabolism.
They said this “probably” did not mean people should “suffer from discomfort” for the sake of their health, either because people would get used to it or might actually begin to enjoy the rise and fall of the mercury.
For example, a couple of working weeks in “mild cold” could have an effect on diabetes comparable to “the best available” drugs and exercise techniques, the researchers said.
“Prolonged temporal excursions outside the thermal comfort zone result in acclimatisation resulting in increased comfort ratings,” the paper said.
They also highlighted the historic increase in temperatures considered comfortable in homes and offices during winter and a decrease in summer.
“Low or high temperatures in a dynamic thermal environment may be perceived as acceptable or even pleasant.”
For example, a Dutch newspaper in 1872 reported that a comfortable room temperature was between 13C and 15C.
assumed that stable fixed indoor temperatures would satisfy comfort and health in most people.
The lead author of the study, Professor Wouter van Marken Lichtenbelt, of Maastricht University, said: “It has previously been
“However, this research indicates that mild cold and variable temperatures may have a positive effect on our health and at the same time are acceptable or even may
create pleasure.” The paper, published in the journal Building Research & Information, said: “The concepts of comfort and health may be related but are not synonyms. “New knowledge has been gathered regarding meta-
bolic health effects of temperature exposure outside the human thermal comfort zone. “Mild cold and warm environments increase metabolism, thereby targeting obesity by counterbalancing excess energy intake. Furthermore, mild cold influ-
ences glucose metabolism. “Ten days of intermittent mild cold exposure in type 2 diabetes patients increased insulin sensitivity, and thereby glucose handling by more than 40 per cent. This is comparable with the best available pharmaceutical or physical activity therapies.
New glaucoma test could save millions from blindness "It might be possible to treat the main cause of permanent blindness before people notice any loss of vision," BBC News report. A proof of concept study of early testing for glaucoma – the most common cause of sight loss – had promising results. In glaucoma, the light-sensitive cells of the retinal nerve die, usually because of increased pressure in the eye. The damage to the nerve, which is irreversible,
causes progressive loss of vision. Because people with glaucoma often don't have symptoms in the early stages of the disease, a lot of damage may be done before it is picked up. Diagnosing glaucoma early would allow earlier treatment to relieve pressure in the eye, and may prevent sight loss. The new technique involves injecting people with a fluorescent dye (thankfully into the blood-
stream, not the eye), and taking images of the eye. Dying retinal nerve cells show up as white spots on the image. Researchers compared images from eight people with early glaucoma and eight healthy people, and showed that white spots were more than twice as common in people with glaucoma. They also seemed more common in people whose glaucoma got worse quickly over
time. However, the technique needs to be tested in largescale studies to confirm the result as well as find out more about any safety issues. The study reinforces the importance of having regular eye tests as these can often pick up glaucoma before it becomes a significant problem. You should have an eye test at least every two years.
They suggested further research into temperature and comfort in “actual living conditions”. “This information is needed to support the design of healthy, comfortable and energy-friendly indoor environments,” the researchers said.
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Can you drink Your Tap Water? The quality of tap water in many parts of the world is continuously improving especially in the less developed regions of the world. However, the treatment and regulation of tap water are typically controlled by town and city governments, and while most tap water quality will meet the criteria of an area, the worry is that the standards observed today are outdated and not strict enough. Many of the water regulatory standards used today were set decades ago when pollution was at a lower level. Traditionally Tap water is checked for solid particles like lead, as well as microbes like E. coli and Coliform. But several studies have identified in tap water many common drugs including antibiotics, blood pressure medications and
reduces IQ levels. Bottled water is not a safe alternative to tap water for the simple reason that the bottled water industry is far less regulated than tap water. There are many reports of bottled water companies filling bottles directly from the tap. Researching a bottled water brand before making a purchase is a good idea. Tap water is most likely the safest water to drink in many cities and towns. However, to be on the safe side especially if you have a history of a chronic disease, it may be wise to install a filtration system.
hormones from contraceptives. The fear is that the concentration of medicines in the water supply will con-
tinue to rise as more drugs are prescribed every year and may be reaching dangerously high levels today.
Fluoride is still added to the public water supply in many areas, but fortunately many more cities are
choosing not to do so. Fluoride is a well-known cause of dental fluorosis (dental tooth decay), and it
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Muscle-building 'exercise pill' one step closer, scientists say A muscle-building “exercise pill” that could reduce visits to the gym has come a step closer with the publication of a new study focusing on a protein that keeps us weak. Scientists found that suppressing production of the protein myostatin increased
muscle mass and led to significant improvements in markers of heart and kidney health. Although the research was conducted in mice, the team hopes that further down the road it will lead to human treatments. Lead researcher Joshua
Butcher, from Augusta University in the US state of Georgia, said: “Ultimately, the goal of our research would be to create a pill that mimics the effect of exercise and protects against obesity. “A pill that inhibits myostatin could also have applications for muscle-wasting
diseases, such as cancer, muscle dystrophy and Aids.” Myostatin is known to be a powerful “brake” that holds back skeletal muscle growth. Studies suggest that obese people produce more of the protein, making it harder for them to exercise and build up muscle. “Given that exercise is one of the most effective interventions for obesity, this creates a cycle by which a person becomes trapped in obesity,” said Dr Butcher. The researchers bred four groups of lean and obese mice that were genetically
programmed either to produce uninhibited levels of myostatin or to be completely lacking in the protein. As expected, mice with no myostatin became markedly more muscular. Obese mice unable to produce myostatin remained fat, but they were also stronger and showed markers of heart and metabolic health on a par with their lean counterparts. They were in dramatically better shape than obese mice with unrestricted myostatin production. Dr Butcher added: “In our
muscular obese mouse, despite full presentation of obesity, it appears that several of these key pathologies are prevented. “While much more research is needed, at this point myostatin appears to be a very promising pathway for protection against obesity-derived cardiometabolic dysfunction.” The research was presented at the American Physiological Society's annual meeting, Experimental Biology 2017, in Chicago.
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Valencian dinosaurs reclaim their lands Camins de dinosaures (Dinosaur Trails) is a proposal that will allow you to follow and discover the vast, varied paleontological heritage of the Region of Valencia.
Millions of years ago, dinosaurs ruled supreme over the world and they have left their tracks throughout the entirety of the Region of Valencia. That is why the Camins de dinosaures (Dinosaur Trails) initiative has been launched, as a proposal to travel across the region of Valencia and discover its numerous and varied paleontological heritage. The route features 30 teaching resources concerning palaeontology that are spread across a number of municipalities. Delve into a mysterious era and discover the fearsome lizards of the Valencian Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Alcoi, Rojales, Elx, Guardamar del Segura, Agost, Millares, Alpuente, Chera, Enguera, Requena, Valencia, BejĂs, Forcall, Cinctorres, Onda, Morella, Ribesalbes, Portell, and Sant Mateu are the towns where you will find clues to learn more about the life of the reptiles that ruled the world until an asteroid wiped them off the face of the Earth 65 million years ago. To this day, over ten digs with dinosaur ichnites (fossilised footprints) have been uncovered in the Region of Valencia. All of them have been declared Assets of Cultural Interest, and they all feature a number of facilities that allow tourists to access and enjoy them. Moreover, the museums in Alpuente and Morella, which contain large-sized dinosaur skeletons and bones are worth a visit, as is the Natural Science Museum of Valencia, which features the holotype of the Losillasaurus giganteus sauropod, remains from the Dacentrurus armatus stegosaur and a replica of an Allosaurus fragilis.
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Torrevieja Beaches
By Julie Day Many of its beaches (La Mata, Los Locos, El Cura, Los Naufragos, and Cabo Cervera, Playa del Acequión) hold the prestigious ISO 14001 certificate. This is the highest award in Environmental Management for both the water and the sand. Blue Flags denoting the award are displayed at the various beaches. In total Torrevieja has around 20km of coastline. All the beaches are easily accessible from the N332. In and around Torrevieja itself there are many differing beaches. To the north is La Mata, a particularly popular location, being less crowded than some in the main season. This is the town’s largest beach, made up of fine sand, stretching some 2 km. It also has volleyball nets and is a centre for watersports. In the central part of the town’s coastline lies Cape Cervera beach, which in turn gives way to collection of small coves such as Mojón, Higuera, and Gambote. Other popular beaches adjacent to Torrevieja are Los Locos and El Cura, again, made up of fine sand and safe sea conditions. The most southern beach is Playa del Acequión, which is located near the port and the saltworks. It is characterized by lots of small fishing boats and many beachside bars and cafes. The main beaches provide watersport facilities including pedalos and jet skis. Playa de Los Locos provides limited mobility access. There is a promenade running along the length of the coast, just two minutes from the bustling town centre itself. This is especially popular with locals on Sunday mornings where many can be seen taking a stroll in their ‘Sunday Best’ after having been to church. It is also popular with locals in the evening. In addition to the many bars and cafes here, there are also ice cream parlours offering up to 100 different flavours.This main promenade is also famous for its elaborate handcrafted sand sculptures, the subject of many holiday snapshots. As well as the sandy beaches alongside the promenade, there are also manmade bays. These are particularly safe areas for swimming for young children. To the southern end there is the statue of the Hombre del Mar. For those who like walking, Torrevieja also has a long breakwater to the front of the marina. It is also a favoured location for those who like fishing. There are also plans for the whole of the coastline to be made into a single complete walkway, much of which is in place already. At the town’s marinas, there are two diving centres and boat charter companies. A wide range of watersports are available including sailing, windsurfing, diving, and water skiing. Nearby, there is also the town’s Aqua Park.
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Friday 5th May 2017 Events Calendar
Thursdays in May Guardmar Take the tourist train on a guided tour through the town, in English, departing at 10:00 on Thursdays. Until Saturday 20 May, 2017 Orihuela Photography competition submission open for photos of natural places in Orihuela for World Environmental Day. (More details on the website orihuela.es) Until Sunday 21 May, 2017 Valencia 10 Sentidos Festival (see lower right). Friday 5 May, 2017 Mexican celebrations around the world, Cinco de Mayo. Orihuela Benefit concert for Franciscan nuns.. Friday 5 to Friday 19 May, 2017 Guardamar Moors and Christians exhibition at the municipal library. Friday 5 to Sunday 14 May, 2017 Valencia The VLC Negra Festival (see lower right). Friday 5 to Sunday 7 May, 2017 Murcia International piano competition. Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 May, 2017 Xaló Xalónia Festival (see right). Saturday 6 May, 2017 Almoradí 10km road race. San Pedro del Pinatar Beach Volleyball competition. Murcia Photography marathon at Terra Natura (Murcia). Rojales Open air life drawing (with model) at Cuevas de Rodeo. Alicante Storm Rock Festival. Sunday 7 May, 2017 Mother´s Day (Spain). Alicante Charity race by the Local Police.
Xalónia: the great Marina Alta festival Xalónia, the great festival at Marina Alta will open its doors to concerts, culture, commerce, sports, food tastings, and children’s activities in a weekend offer aimed at the general public. Xalónia has five basic pillars: The Wine and Picaeta Festival, the Xalónia music festival, the Xaló Open Fair for artisans and commerce, the Country Market and Valencia’s Muixarangues Event. In short, this tidal wave of activities is perfect for anyone who loves the most traditional features of Xaló and Marina. Mark your calendar for this coming May 6 and 7. The music festival will showcase the performances of El Diluvio, Atupa and Gin Lemon’s. The Wine and Picaeta Festival commemorates wine and gastronomy as essential elements, ones without which it is impossible to understand the history of this endearing town in Alicante. At the Xaló Open Fair, you’ll find traditional commerce, arts and crafts, kids’ games, cultural programs, sports and exhibitions. And at the Country Market you can buy the many kinds of organic, traditional and local products offered in this town. Xaló is located in Pop Valley. While the urban area sits in the middle of the valley, the great part of the town unfolds between the mountains. Lovers of hiking will enjoy the endless possibilities for visiting some of the most beautiful spots in the area. Enjoy prehistoric art, vineyards, museums and excellent local cuisine, one of the best in the Region of Valencia.
Concerts, culture, commerce, sports, food tastings and children’s activities on May 6 and 7 at the Xalónia Festival
Art and crime embrace Valencia The city of Valencia will host the VLC Negra festivities from May 5 to 14, as well as the 10 Sentidos Festival from May 1 to 21 The VLC Negra Festival is already a classic after five years of gushing blood. More than 100 activities distributed among 28 venues will take place between May 5 and 14 in the city of Valencia. Among them are meetings with authors, book signings, book clubs, plays, poetry, film noir series, a new format short film contest, a series of concerts, a photography exhibition, literary dinners, video games, screenplay workshops, awards for novels, the González Ledesma award and the #140 “tirs” competition. For a few days, Valencia becomes sordid, dark and violent. El Festival 10 Sentidos (10 Senses Festival), which takes place from May 1 to 21, is an annual meeting of the arts where proposals from all the different fields come together: theater, dance, music, cinema, fine art… The 10 Sentidos Festival was first held in 2011 to showcase the work of artists with disabilities alongside the work of artists without disabilities. Later editions of the festival have also included a strong component of social discourse. Every year, the program is structured under a motto that tries to shed light on the problems our society faces. In this edition, under the motto “PorMayores” (For the Elderly), the festival seeks to shift our attention to the passage of time and reflecting on how each one of us faces this situation during our life, taking on new roles and situations which aren’t always so easy to adjust to.
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TRELI ON THE TELLY WITH ALEX TRELINSKI
It’s sadly farewell to Peter Kay’s Car Share after a final outing this week on BBC 1, and a total of just ten episodes full of quality. It was literally a sad end as well with Peter’s character of John unable to commit to Kayleigh (Sian Gibson), and that it was it for the Car Share….literally. Peter Kay has said that we won’t do any more episodes because there is nothing more to say and it is best to get out on a high, taking a leaf out of the John Cleese and Connie Booth book nearly 40 years ago when they said that a dozen episodes of Fawlty Towers was enough. Peter Kay and Sian Gibson formed a compelling double act along with the great soundtrack of Forever FM on the car radio, and the hilarious triple-header of the drunken Smurf joining them a couple of weeks ago! The good news though is that Peter Kay has confirmed that he has written a third series of Phoenix Nights, admittedly 15 years ago, and its now waiting in the wings to be produced. I think the state of British TV
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comedy is deplorable with Kay proving that if you come up with some good, it will be loved and appreciated very quickly. Come back soon with Phoenix Nights! Something else that finished this week was Line of Duty (BBC 1) with a sensational finale that had absolutely everything you can want about it, as well as some nuggets for us loyal fans that watched the show pop up for the first time some five years ago on BBC 2. I just cannot imagine any other British drama being as good as this for the remainder of the year, as the finale fizzed with fantastic acting and a great script from creator Jed Mercurio. We will have to be patient for series five as Mercurio is still writing it and it will not be shot until next year, but give me quality over quantity anytime, of which Line of Duty is a great example. Another ender has been All Round to Mrs Brown’s (BBC 1), which not surprisingly will be back next year, after becoming a mega Saturday night. It was fun all
the way, and I return to my comments a few weeks ago that it needs a quarter of an hour taken off the run time to make it even better. Besides that quibble, I loved it. I bring you news of the biggest UK TV drama turkey of the year, and like with the final series of The Fall in 2016, it has come from the most surprising source, namely the pen of Oscarwinning writer John Ridley (12 Years a Slave ). What could possibly go wrong with Ridley’s story (which he directed as well), Guerilla (Sky Atlantic), which tells the story of two lovers taking a stand amidst the struggle against racism in early seventies London? I’ve hung fire to write about this after watching three episodes (there are only three more left), in the misgiven hope that it would get better, but despite the horrowing material and some good performances, I found it utterly boring and have given up on it. The story should grab you by the throat but it simply didn’t, and I felt nothing for any of
the characters, which was hardly the point of Guerilla. I think it would have worked as a movie, and needless to say it will get nominated for a string of awards, but like with Line of Duty being fantastic, I don’t think I will see a more boring drama this year, which is a massive pity because this should have been brilliant. Norman Bates has just
been to a local hardware store to buy some new shower curtains, which might just give you a wee bit of an indictation of what might be happening soon in the final series episode of Bates Motel (Universal Channel). Apparently pop star Rihanna will be a guest wanting a shower, and I might understand psycho Norman’s actions, if he
heard some of her records! Seriously though, this “sleeper” show deserves far greater recognition than it has got, with Brit-actor Freddie Highmore getting right under the skin of Norman’s dual-personality. It’s a well -played reliable drama with plenty of very black humour elements which I’ve loved over the last four years or so.
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Friday Dan is still feeling uneasy after Pollard's attack. Meanwhile, Laurel continues to offer comfort to Arthur. Elsewhere, Noah encourages Samson to extract more money from a gullible Sam, leaving Samson feeling guilty when his dad cottons on to what's gone on. Also today, how will vengeful Emma react to Moira?
Meanwhile, Emma overhears Adam telling Moira that he's lost his dad's watch, but she's unsympathetic and tells an unimpressed Harriet that it's divine retribution. When Adam ends up snapping at Emma, Ross steps in to defend his mum by punching him. Elsewhere, Sam gets Lydia a job interview at Home Farm, but she breaks down in tears in the middle of it. Wednesday Adam's secret is under threat after Emma overhears Moira talking to Vanessa about the kiss.
Friday Hurt by his recent lack of interest, Eva tells Aidan that she won't be accompanying him to his business lunch. Overhearing, David suggests Aidan takes Maria instead. Maria is horrified, until David quietly points out she can have some fun at Aidan's expense. At the lunch, Maria masquerades as Eva, regaling her audience with hilarious stories about Aidan. Aidan is fuming and orders her to leave.
With the threat of Emma looming large, how long will things be okay between Adam and Victoria?
Monday Josh and Jamie are released by the police pending further investigation into the attack on Pollard. Thinking they've got away with it, the pair of thugs return and cause chaos in the village. As they have knives this time and are threatening the locals with fear and intimidation, it could be enough to convince Dan to withdraw his statement. Meanwhile, Adam has admitted his criminal record at the adoption open day. As a result, he's left on edge and ends up snapping at Vanessa. Later, Moira tries to get the bottom of what's going on and is furious when Adam admits that he kissed Vanessa. Elsewhere, Samson plays matchmaker between Sam and Lydia. Tuesday Josh and Jamie return to the scene of the crime by heading into the shop and riling Pollard. A
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Meanwhile, Paddy is shocked when Rhona arrives home after her honeymoon and quickly admits to him that she and Pierce are over. Elsewhere, David As Maria walks home, and Tracy are concerned Aidan pulls up and insists on giving her a lift back to for Pollard's wellbeing. the street, aware of her tag Thursday Vanessa is curfew. Having arrived eager to speak to Rhona back home in the nick of now that she's back in the time, Aidan and Maria are village, but when she pops riding high on adrenalin. round, she's shocked to the chemistry discover that Rhona has With trashed the house and all between them palpable, will Aidan and Maria be of the wedding presents. able to keep their hands off As it's obvious that some- each other? thing isn't right, will Rhona reveal the truth to Vanessa Meanwhile, when Amy or find another coping admits that she phoned Steve and told him where mechanism? they are staying, Rob Meanwhile, Carly has a freaks out, realising the flush of memories when police will be on their way. she sees someone's social As they bundle their things media profile. Who is it? into the car, will they make And could this pose a their escape before the threat to her future with police arrive? Marlon? Monday Eva is loved up Elsewhere, Megan gets after a great night with ready to move in with Aidan, but when he Frank, but the positive receives a text from Maria, atmosphere doesn't last for he sneaks out. long as she's determined for Jai and Nell not to be As they meet for a passionate clinch in the ginnel, happy.
David clocks them and is suspicious. Will Maria admit the truth about her affair with Aidan to David?
an awkward predicament when Steven unexpectedly turns up at her work with Louie.
Meanwhile, Sally is shocked when Gina approaches, telling her how sorry she is. Leah quickly intercepts and bundles Gina into her car before she can say any more.
Elsewhere, the Carters anxiously await news on Lady Di when she goes in for her operation.
Elsewhere, worried for Amy's safety, Steve sets off in search of her, as the police move in on Ken's attacker. Also, Michelle is short with Robert, who's unaware that Ruairi's due date is approaching. On a mission to unfriend Eva in order to alleviate her guilt over her affair with Aidan, Maria impersonates Eva in front of all the factory girls. Will her plan work? Later, still determined to make Eva dislike her, Maria slags off Leanne and a row escalates between the women. Elsewhere, Sally discovers Gina has moved from the address where she previously lived. Wednesday Finding Gina's address on the electoral register, Sally and Tim pay her a visit. Sally is appalled at the state of Gina's house, but when Leah explains that Gina is bipolar, Sally feels awful and insists they must come and stay with them. Later, when Sally and Tim arrive home with Gina and Leah in tow, Rosie and Sophie are horrified. Will they reveal all about Gina's trolling? Meanwhile, Leanne is stressed, having noticed a rash on Oliver's back. When Steve then fails to collect Oliver as arranged, Nick calls at The Rovers and rails at Steve, cancelling his night to have Oliver. Will Leanne agree with Nick's hardline view?
Friday Denise's desperation for money leads to her asking Kim to pay back a small loan she gave her last year. Denise also pulls out of a holiday she had planned with Kim. Kim is concerned about Denise's strange behaviour and speaks to Kush, who tries to get to the bottom of the situation after cooking dinner for his girlfriend. When the conversation becomes heated, will Denise tell Kush the truth or not?
Monday Patrick is returning home today, so Kim invites Denise over for dinner to help celebrate the occasion. Denise is relieved to have an escape from her current financial predicament, but trouble brews when Kim tries to get to the bottom of recent events. Kim's questions lead to a huge argument between Kim and Denise, with the tension only getting bigger as time goes on. Meanwhile, Lauren's first day in her new job sees her thrown in the deep end when she has to join Josh for a client presentation. Will Lauren make a good impression? Tuesday Still cashstrapped, Denise resorts to extreme lengths to find some money. Will she have any luck? Meanwhile, Lauren faces
Thursday Whitney receives another shock when Moose reappears at the Queen Vic, wanting to talk to her. What does he want? Meanwhile, Stacey rebukes Martin for continuing to ignore Michelle. Still keen to make peace, Michelle comes to find Martin at the allotments and they reminisce over the past
Matteo is shocked when his wife Nina arrives on Darwin and threatens to disrupt the new life he's created for himself at Holby.
Will Matteo transfer his troublesome patient to St James', or do the right thing and save her life before the painful truth of his marriage is revealed to his colleagues? Meanwhile, the Keller team worry about Dominic's return to work following the traumatic end to his relationship with Isaac. As Dominic struggles to prove he has recovered emotionally, he locks horns with a deceitful patient who has a history of abusing the system.
Friday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 RipOff Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Wanted 12:45 Claimed and Shamed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Boss 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Garden Rescue 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show
07:00 Flog It!: Trade Secrets 07:30 Garden Rescue 08:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 09:00 The World According to Kids 10:00 Election 2017 14:00 Two Tribes 14:30 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 15:00 Election 2017 17:00 Coast 17:35 Red Rock 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Celebrity Eggheads 19:45 Debatable
20:30 A Question of Sport Joining regular captains Matt and Phil are Claudia Fragapane, Gaizka Mendieta, Ryan Sidebottom and Perri Shakes-Drayton.
20:30 Great British Menu The two remaining London and the South East chefs must cook their entire taste of summer menus again.
21:00 EastEnders The pressure rises for Denise. 21:30 MasterChef The last of the semi-finals sees the remaining contestants tasked to cook an outstanding dish to win-over eminent restaurant critics Amol Rajan, Tracey MacLeod, Jay Rayner and William Sitwell. 22:00 Have I Got News for You Joining captains Paul and Ian are host Alexander Armstrong.
21:00 Gardeners’ World Monty gets to work in the cutting garden, plants his tomatoes and brings pots of citrus out of the greenhouse and into the garden for the summer. 21:30 Grand Tours of Scotland Paul Murton travels to the Northern Isles to discover how their remoteness from the mainland became a draw for tourists. 22:00 Versailles A cool welcome awaits Princess Palatine both in the palace salons and her new husband’s bed.
22:30 Hospital People A benevolent local businessman seeks treatment in Brimlington Hospital much to manager Susan Mitchell’s delight.
22:55 Inside Versailles Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner shine a light on Philippe’s new bride Liselotte.
23:00 News 23:35 The Graham Norton Show 00:25 Witless 00:55 Film Eurotrip (18) 02:25 Weather for the Week Ahead 02:30 News
23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight 00:05 Later ... with Jools 01:05 American Crime Story 01:50 Obesity: How Prejudiced is the NHS? 02:50 Doctor Who 03:35 This Is BBC Two
BBC Two’s new spring/summer schedule
BBC Two have announced a number of new titles across factual, current affairs, arts and music, combining great storytelling with a look at some of the big issues facing contemporary Britain. Patrick Holland talked in more detail about his vision for BBC Two and the three themes that underpin it: reasserting the role of authorship; feeling more vital and relevant to the audience; and embracing all the specialisms on the channel from science, history, arts and religion to current affairs, natural history, documentaries, music. The new titles include: New documentary series from Keo Films, the makers of Exodus: Our Journey To Europe, explores what it means for families to be living and working on the poverty line 20 Days, goes behind the
headlines to reveal the extraordinary sequence of events following the resignation of David Cameron, while Patrick Forbes traces the turbulent months following the referendum in Brexit Means Brexit New film tells the inside story of the horrific murder of Jo Cox MP Annette Bening and Matthew Broderick star in Katrina: American Crime Story Major new celebration of the 50th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles New history series reveals the creation of the first national secret service during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I New science series lifts the lid on the latest innovations in surgery, as revealed in the operating theatres of Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
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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 Babushka 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Dan is feeling uneasy. 20:30 Coronation Street Maria takes Aidan down. 21:00 Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories When Liz Speirs and her husband Jonathan were approached by a good friend and neighbour, Keith Cameron, to invest in a telecoms business. However the offer seemed too good to be true - Keith Cameron was a conman who was hell bent on syphoning as much money out of the Spiers as possible. Even when Jonathan was diagnosed with terminal cancer and after he died, Cameron continued his scam. 21:30 Coronation Street Aidan and Maria play a dangerous game. 22:00 Lethal Weapon After investigating the murder of a designer-drug dealer, Riggs and Murtaugh find themselves in a turf war between drug dealers and a Koreatown gang. 23:00 News 23:40 Film American Gangster (18) 02:20 Jackpot247 04:00 Storage Hoarders 04:50 ITV Nightscreen
07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05 Frasier 11:05 Car S.O.S 12:05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 13:00 News 13:05 The Question Jury 14:05 Posh Pawnbrokers 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 The Extreme Cake Makers 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 20:30 Unreported World Seyi Rhodes is in Senegal exploring the national obsession with wrestling. It’s one of the fastest growing sports, offering young men the chance to earn big money in a poor nation. 21:00 Posh Pawn Highend pawnbroker James heads to Marbella to appraise a 75ft yacht worth £250,000. However, he finds the vessel rather tricky to locate. Plus, an aspiring restaurateur seeks to raise £80,000 by selling his Ferrari Spyder, and a large diamond ring that was handed down through the generations gets James hot under the collar. 22:00 Gogglebox Britain’s most opinionated and avid TV viewers comment freely on what the box has to offer. 23:00 Britain Today Tonight 00:05 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 01:10 Film - Cuban Fury (15) 02:50 Kitchen Nightmares USA 03:40 National Treasure 04:35 Location, Location, Location
Bold and provocative stories celebrate the LGBTQ community
The BBC have announced Gay Britannia, a season of programming marking the 50th anniversary of The Sexual Offences Act 1967, which partially decriminalised homosexual acts that took place in private between two men over the age of 21. Led by programming on BBC Two and BBC Four, with other content across BBC radio and online, the Gay Britannia season will feature bold and provocative stories that celebrate the LGBTQ community as well as challenging existing preconceptions and prejudices. The season will also cast a fresh light on the history of gay Britain, as well as highlighting just what it means to be gay in Britain today. Contributors
announced today include Susan Calman, Andrew Scott, Val McDermid, Olly Alexander, Sandi Toksvig and Simon Callow. Patrick Holland, Channel Controller BBC Two, says: “This is a rich and compelling set of programmes that challenge us all. From the heart-breaking testimony of the men who lived through the years before partial decriminalisation in Against The Law and Patrick Gale’s intensely personal Man In An Orange Shirt, to a documentary revealing the experience of people facing discrimination in the UK today, this season is a powerful examination of how far we have come whilst also exploring how much further we have to travel.”
07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 13:10 News 13:15 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Film Undercover Bridesmaid 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Cricket on 5 Mark Nicholas introduces highlights of the first One Day International of the season, in which England take on Ireland at the County Ground in Bristol. 21:00 Stonehenge: The True Story A look at a startling new theory as to how and why this archeological enigma was built. Stonehenge expert Barry Cunliffe presents his belief that the people who built Stonehenge showed amazing signs of advanced thinking on the subject of solar and lunar activity. 22:00 Spectacular Spain with Alex Polizzi Alex discovers a lush, mountainous region in the northwest with a very different climate and culture from the rest of Spain. In many ways Galicia resembles Ireland rather than southern Europe and Alex meets Mari Carmen, who scrapes the prized local delicacy of gooseneck barnacles off the rocks to sell. 23:00 Film It’s Complicated (14) 01:15 SuperCasino 04:10 Film Sniper (15) 05:45 House Doctor
07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 You’ve Been Framed! 07:35 Below Deck 08:20 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 10:00 You’ve Been Framed! 10:35 Psych 11:25 Below Deck 12:20 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 13:25 Emmerdale 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 Film - Delivery Man (PG) ITV 3 07:00 In Loving Memory 07:25 Heartbeat 08:25 Where the Heart Is 09:30 The Royal 10:30 Judge Judy 11:55 Road to Avonlea 12:55 Sherlock Holmes 14:05 Heartbeat 15:10 Wild at Heart 16:10 Where the Heart Is 17:15 Tales From Northumberland with Robson Green 17:50 Love Your Garden 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Doc Martin 22:00 The Street 23:20 Law & Order: UK ITV 4 07:00 Ax Men 07:45 The Saint 08:45 Ironside 09:50 The Sweeney 10:50 Minder 11:50 Ax Men 12:50 Cash Cowboys 13:50 Pawn Stars 14:45 The Saint 15:50 Ironside 16:55 17:55 The Minder Sweeney 19:00 Cash Cowboys 20:00 Pawn Stars 21:00 Road Racing Series 22:00 Film - Game of Death (15)
Lookalikes returns to Channel 4
Following the success of the pilot episode and subsequent series, Channel 4 has commissioned another series of structured reality show ‘Lookalikes’. The scripted comedy / reality show hybrid follows the antics of two of Britain’s premier lookalike agencies, run by long suffering David Beckham impersonator Andy Harmer, and his friend turned rival, David Brent alter ego, Tim Oliver. Representing everyone from ‘Tom Cruise' to 'Gordon Ramsay', ‘Samuel L Jackson' to ‘’Katie Price’, Andy and Tim are constantly having to keep their roster up to date, battling each other to sign up fresh talent and bring in more work. Just like their celebrity alter egos, the lookalikes aren't always the most straightforward people to manage, and every job brings high drama, difficult clients and
some questionable management decisions. The show charts the antics of the agency and the almost-famous faces on their books as they struggle with the pitfalls of being in the lookalikes world and the fluctuating popularity of their celebrity lookalikes. The tongue-in-cheek- series which mixes scripted comedy with structured reality show techniques, offers a wry and irreverent take on famous faces to chart the highs and lows of the entertainment industry. Jonathan Stadlen, Executive Producer for Knickerbockerglory says, “Thanks to Channel 4 giving us another series, we've been able to assemble the best lookalikes money can buy from the UK and across the globe to star in series two, which is even more of a scripted comedy / reality hybrid than before.”
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The Keith & Paddy Picture Show
Mexico: Earth's Festival Of Life
Sunday - BBC Two
Saturday - ITV The Keith and Paddy Picture Show is an affectionate and humorous tribute to some of Keith and Paddy’s favourite movies of all time. Each week they will attempt to recreate an iconic film, with the help of an all-star celebrity cast.
Each half hour episode will be a mix of high-end film parodies and behind-the-scenes mock-doc footage following the boys as they endeavour to bring their recreations to life. What could possibly go wrong…? This week it's Keith and Paddy's version of Dirty Dancing featuring Larry Lamb, Jessica Hynes, John Barrowman and Kimberly Wyatt.
Usain Bolt: The Final Chapter Saturday - BBC One At London's World Championships this August, Usain Bolt will run the final race of his golden career. Steve Cram travelled to Kingston, Jamaica, to speak exclusively to Bolt about his hopes for the summer and what the future holds when he finally steps off the track. Bolt's retirement will be a
huge loss for global sport as he has been such a positive influence, and in this interview he speaks about the current state of athletics, its controversies and the next generation of athletes. We also hear from those closest to Usain, including his father, former teachers and friends, to find out more about the man whom many consider to be one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Mexico is a vast country, more than two thousand miles long, dominated by a great chain of mountains, the Sierra Madre. Journey down this rocky spine and you’ll discover an amazing diversity of life, from black bears and orchid bees to resplendent quetzals and millions of monarch butterflies. This is a land where giant volcanoes simmer and ancient and modern cultures collide in a festival of life. In episode one we travel to the far northeast of Mexico to the Serranias del Burro, a vital outpost for Mexico’s black bears, where there is little groundwater for bears to drink. The grandest mountain vistas are found in the northwest of the country, including the Copper Canyon which covers 25,000 square miles and is home to the Rarámuri, who have lived in these mountains for more than 2,000 years. Perhaps the most famous mountain product is tequila, made from the blue agave plant. We meet a 16 year-old agave farmer, a jimador, harvesting plants with his uncle. Mexico’s fertile volcanic heartland gave rise to great ancient empires, and their ruins still pepper the mountains today. In an abandoned Aztec mountain shrine we meet a band of coatis that have made it their home. These adaptable animals have a steady of supply of food on their doorstep, brought in by unwitting tourists. In the far south of Mexico, where the Sierra Madre meets the Pacific, the mountains catch moisture coming in off the ocean, creating a rich cloud forest. This is home to many rare creatures, including a mythical creature whose feathers were treasured more than gold by the Aztecs - the resplendent quetzal. For thousands of years the people living in Mexico’s mountains have believed these butterflies are the spirits of the dead. Their arrival in winter coincides with Mexico’s most spectacular festival, Dia de los Muertos - The Day Of The Dead.
Saturday TV 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites 13:00 Football Focus 14:00 News 14:15 Usain Bolt: The Final Chapter 14:45 IAAF Diamond League Athletics 15:45 Bargain Hunt 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Final Score 18:30 The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins 19:10 News 19:30 Pointless Celebrities 20:20 Doctor Who Why do floorboards creak? When a sinister landlord shows Bill and her friends the perfect house-share, they have no idea what lies ahead. Knock knock, who’s there? 21:05 Casualty Louise confronts Jez about his infidelity, but when he comes clean and reveals his secret squeeze is Mickey, she is left stunned. A revelation about the events of the previous week leaves Ethan reeling.
- That’s Film 07:25 Entertainment! III 09:20 Talking Pictures 10:05 Film - Silk Stockings 12:00 Great Halls’ Monty Hebridean Escape 13:00 Great British Menu 14:30 Film - 4 for Texas (PG) 16:20 Trust Me, I’m a Vet 17:20 Flog It! 17:55 Gardeners’ World 18:25 Springwatch 19:25 Japan’s Northern Wilderness 20:20 Trump on Culture: World? New Brave marks Sooke Alastair Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office as the President of the United States by crossing the Atlantic to investigate what new the impact Commander-in-Chief might have on the nation’s cultural landscape.
21:00 Grand Tours of Scotland Paul Murton examines the rise of the seaside as a popular tourist destination. He begins his journey in the historic town of St Andrews and ends his 22:00 Michael McIntyre: tour in Edinburgh. Happy and Glorious Michael McIntyre returns to 21:30 Dad’s Army The plathe O2 in front of an audi- toon are sent a huge naval ence of 15,000 people to gun - but how does it work? share anecdotes about his sleeping wife, service sta- 22:00 Film - Nightcrawler tion toilet trips and waiters A driven young man stumwho don’t carry pen and bles upon the underground paper. world of Los Angeles freelance crime journalism. (14) 23:00 News 23:20 Match of the Day 00:40 Murder in 23:50 00:35 XL QI Successville 01:10 Film - Versailles 01:30 Inside Flatliners (15) 03:00 Versailles 01:35 Film - The Weather for the Week Big Kahuna (14) 03:00 This Ahead 03:05 News Is BBC Two
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07:00 CITV 09:25 News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 ITV Racing 11:20 Judge Rinder 12:20 Tipping Point 13:20 News 13:25 Bigheads 14:30 Live: ITV Racing Live from Newmarket 17:00 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs 17:30 Catchphrase 18:15 Britain’s Got More Talent 19:15 News
07:15 Mobil 1 The Grid 07:40 British GT Championship Motor Racing 08:10 The King of Queens 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 10:25 The Big Bang Theory 11:25 The Simpsons 13:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 13:55 Come Dine with Me 16:35 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 17:35 Big House, Little House 18:35 Location, Location, Location 19:30 News
19:45 Take Me Out Paddy McGuinness welcomes firefighter Steve, barber Ryan, test driver Diego and gym instructor Michael. Which of Paddy’s 30 girls will be 20:00 The Restoration Man George Clarke returns heading off to Fernandos to Thrum Mill to meet Dave 21:00 Britain’s Got Talent and Margaret Heldey who Ant and Dec host the UK’s have battled through floodbiggest talent show as ing and serious illness to one of judges Simon Cowell, restore most Amanda Holden, Alesha Northumberland’s Dixon and David Walliams stunning but abandoned take in the fourth round of water mills. weird and wonderful audi21:00 Walking Through tions. Time In 1986, the remains 22:15 The Keith and of the last surviving mamPaddy Picture Show Keith moths were found in a in Shropshire. and Paddy’s version of quarry Dirty Dancing featuring Accompanied by Professor Jessica Hynes, Larry Adrian Lister of the Natural Lamb, John Barrowman History Museum, Dr Tori Herridge sets out to find and Kimberly Wyatt. how these mammoths died. 22:45 Film - The 40-YearOld Virgin Electronics 22:00 Film - The Fault in store stock boy Andy Stitzer Our Stars Two teenage is horrified when he is cancer patients begin a lifefound out as a virgin by his affirming journey to visit a author in workmates - just when he reclusive thought he was becoming Amsterdam. (PG) one of the gang. (18) 00:35 Film - Ghost (12) 01:15 Jackpot247 04:00 02:45 The 80s: Ten Years Who’s Doing the Dishes? That Changed Britain 04:05 Hollyoaks Omnibus 04:50 ITV Nightscreen
07:00 Milkshake 11:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35 Access 11:40 Criminals: Caught on Camera 12:00 Police Interceptors 13:00 Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole 16:00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 17:00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 18:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 19:55 News 20:00 NCIS: Los Angeles When a former Marine is suspected of creating a chemical bomb, the Los Angeles team joins the FBI’s domestic terrorist task force including Operational Psychologist Nate Getz. 20:45 NCIS The NCIS team must ascertain who is lying, the wife or the mistress, after the women accuse each other of murdering a Navy Public Affairs officer. 21:45 Film - Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves On his return from the Crusades, Robin learns that his father has been murdered by the Sheriff of Nottingham and embarks on a campaign of guerrilla warfare to protect King Richard’s throne. Fight scenes are lively and inventive, and a set piece fought under the forest canopy pulls out all the stops. (12) 00:45 Football 01:15 SuperCasino 04:10 Film Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (12) 05:50 House Doctor
07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Emmerdale Omnibus 09:35 Coronation Street Omnibus 12:05 Britain’s Got Talent 13:25 Britain’s Got More Talent 14:25 Take Me Out 15:40 Take Me Out: The Gossip 16:40 You’ve Been Framed! 17:10 Film - Nanny McPhee & The Big Bang 19:25 Film - Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG) 21:15 Scorpion 22:15 Britain’s Got More Talent 23:20 Celebrity Juice ITV 3 07:00 Murder, She Wrote 09:45 Film - Forever Young (PG) 11:50 Film - Goodbye, Mr. Chips (PG) 13:50 Wycliffe 14:55 Lewis 18:55 Rosemary and Thyme 20:00 Midsomer Murders 22:00 Foyle’s War ITV 4 07:00 British Touring Car Crashes 07:10 Minder 08:00 Bundesliga Football Highlights 09:00 Motorsport UK 10:00 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship Motor Racing 11:00 FIM World Superbike Series Motorcycle Racing 12:00 British Superbikes Motorcycle Racing 13:05 Road Racing Series 14:10 Film - Superman (PG) 17:05 The Car Chasers 18:05 Pawn Stars 19:05 Storage Wars 20:05 The Sweeney 21:05 Better Late Than Never 22:00 Film Lethal Weapon 4 (15)
Sunday TV 07:00 Breakfast 08:40 Match of the Day 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 The Big Questions 12:00 Sunday Politics 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:15 Homes Under the Hammer 15:15 Money for Nothing 16:00 Escape to the Country 17:00 Points of View 17:15 Songs of Praise 17:50 Pointless Celebrities 18:35 News 19:00 Countryfile
07:15 The A to Z of TV Gardening 08:00 The Instant Gardener 08:45 Gardeners’ World 09:15 The Beechgrove Garden 09:45 Countryfile 10:45 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:15 Great British Menu 13:15 MOTD2 Extra 14:00 Natural World 15:00 Live: Badminton Horse Trials 17:00 World Cup Rowing 18:30 Flog It!
20:00 Antiques Roadshow Fiona Bruce and the experts set up camp at Ightham Moat near Sevenoaks.
18:55 Film - The Terminal Tom Hanks stars as an eastern immigrant who finds himself stranded in JFK airport, and must take up residence there. (PG)
21:00 Babs Biopic of Barbara Windsor, following the key events of her life over the course of 50 years. The story begins in 1993, with the actress preparing for a stage performance, before flashing back to her childhood as a lonely evacuee in the Second World War, her rise to fame in the Carry On films and her difficult relationships with her father and her first husband Ronnie Knight.
21:00 Mexico: Earth’s Festival of Life The first of three programmes about the wildlife, landscape and culture in different areas of the country explores the Sierra Madre mountains, and reveals how this rugged landscape has shaped the nation.
22:00 Dara and Ed’s Road to Mandalay Dara O Briain and Ed Byrne explore South East Asia, travelling more than 3,000 miles from 22:30 Mrs Brown’s Boys Malaysia to Myanmar as Rory and Dino are on the they forge their way to the rocks and Agnes and Betty historic city of Mandalay. rub each other up the wrong way. 23:00 Film - Kajaki: The True Story (18) 00:40 Film Reluctant 23:00 News 23:30 Match of The the Day2 00:40 The Fundamentalist (14) 02:40 Women’s Football Show Question Time 03:40 Holby 01:15 Weather 01:20 News City 04:40 This Is BBC Two
07:00 CITV 09:25 News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 Countrywise 11:00 Peston on Sunday 12:00 Judge Rinder 13:00 News 13:10 Britain’s Got Talent 14:30 ITV Racing: Live from Newmarket 17:05 Film Diamonds Are Forever (PG) 19:35 News
07:15 The King of Queens 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 Eat the Week with Iceland 14:30 The Simpsons 15:30 Film Ghostbusters 2 (PG) 17:40 World’s Most Expensive Cars 18:40 George Clarke’s Old House, New 20:00 Bigheads Jason Home 19:35 News Manford hosts the game show in which members of 20:00 Escape to Costa the public compete for Rica Gaia goes whitemoney in physical games water rafting down Costa while wearing giant celebri- Rica’s most spectacular ty heads, including Posh river to a remote ecolodge to meet the people who Spice and Sir Elton John. fought to save the river from being dammed, and 21:00 The Durrells then visits the largest Celebrating her birthday hydroelectric dam in motivates Louisa to adopt a Central America. more youthful look. Gerry has a bewildering time with 21:00 Film - Captain Kralefsky. America: The First Avenger A puny but brave 22:00 Grantchester volunteer is rejected for milLeonard gets caught up in itary service during the an armed robbery at the vil- Second World War. He lage post office, and man- becomes the test subject ages to identify the masked for an experiment that culprit. Geordie takes no transforms him into the ultichances when going to mate soldier, and battles arrest the criminal, who has against a secret Nazi sociea record of similarly violent ty plotting to harness the crimes - but is surprised to powers of a mystical artediscover that the suspect fact. (PG) has been murdered. 23:25 Film - Prometheus 01:45 Ramsay’s 23:00 News 23:20 Peston (14) on Sunday 00:20 Rugby Kitchen Nightmares USA Millionaire’s 01:15 Lethal Weapon 02:35 Designing 02:05 Jackpot247 04:00 Mansions: Motorsport UK 04:50 Britain’s Most Exclusive British Superbikes Homes 03:25 The BreakUp 04:15 KOTV Boxing Motorcycle Racing
07:00 Milkshake 10:55 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:30 Football 11:55 Criminals: Caught on Camera 12:25 Police Interceptors 14:20 Film Cats & Dogs (PG) 16:00 Puppies Make You Laugh Out Loud 17:00 Cats Make You Laugh Out Loud 3 18:00 Film - Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) 20:00 Cricket on 5 Highlights from Lord’s of the second One Day between International England and Ireland. 21:00 Football Action from the final round of regfixtures, ular-season Nottingham including Forest v Ipswich Town, Brentford v Blackburn Rovers and Bristol City v Birmingham City. 21:55 News 22:00 When Magic Goes Wrong Horribly Documentary looking at the sometimes funny, often dramatic, and sometimes even deadly consequences when magic tricks fail. 23:00 Comedy Gold 00:30 Football 01:05 Film Bangkok Dangerous (18) 02:45 SuperCasino 04:10 Top 20 Funniest 05:00 Criminals: Caught on Camera
07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:25 Emmerdale Omnibus 09:50 Coronation Street Omnibus 12:20 Take Me Out 13:40 Film Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 15:30 Film Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (PG) 17:45 Britain’s Got Talent 19:00 Britain’s Got More Talent 20:05 Film - Evan Almighty 22:00 Take Me Out: The Gossip 23:00 Family Guy ITV 3 07:00 Film - Goodbye, Mr. Chips (PG) 08:50 Heartbeat 10:55 Murder, She Wrote 13:00 Columbo 14:40 A Touch of Frost 16:45 Foyle’s War 18:55 Midsomer Murders 21:00 Royal Stories 22:00 Cameraman to the Queen 23:00 Law & Order: UK ITV 4 07:00 Barcelona’s European Glory 07:10 Storage Wars 08:00 Pawn Stars 11:15 The Classic Car Show12 12:15 Live: British Touring Car Championship 19:20 Football Rivalries 19:30 Pawn Stars 20:00 Fishing Impossible 21:00 Aviva Premiership Rugby 22:00 Car Wars 23:00 Film Unforgiven (15)
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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 RipOff Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 A1: Britain’s Longest Road 12:45 Claimed and Shamed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Boss 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Garden Rescue 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Panorama
07:00 My Life in Books 07:30 Garden Rescue 08:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 09:00 Antiques Roadshow 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 IAAF Diamond League Athletics 15:00 Natural World 15:50 Who Do You Think You Are? 16:50 Red Rock 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Celebrity Eggheads 19:45 Debatable
21:00 EastEnders Denise sees a glimmer of hope.
20:30 Great British Menu The chefs have been challenged to create outstanding dishes that capture a “taste of summer’. Their menus must reflect the tastes, smells and colours of everybody”s favourite time of year.
21:30 Room 101 Featuring the best bits from the 6th series, and loads of brilliant stuff you haven’t seen before. Guests compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, and the topics include sugar lumps, enforced seating plans and life itself. 22:00 MasterChef The final five travel to Winfield House, the official residence of the American Ambassador to the United Kingdom. They have the immense task of cooking for him and his five guests, who include Rachel Johnson, Jimmy Wales and Jeremy King. 23:00 News 23:45 Match of the Day 00:15 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 01:00 The Graham Norton Show 01:45 Weather for the Week Ahead 01:50 News
21:00 Nature’s Weirdest Events Chris Packham examines a mysterious dieoff of Saiga in Kazakhstan, strange holes ripped out of the clouds and uncovers the real reason for a long line of pits carved out of the Peruvian desert.
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 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Culinary Genius 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Babushka 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Dan is intimidated. 20:30 Coronation Street Sally is concerned for her sister. 21:00 Tonight Julie Etchingham talks to the Liberal Democrats leader about his passions, policies and vision for Britain as he prepares to lead his party into a General Election for the first time. 21:30 Coronation Street Maria has to unfriend Eva and Victory tastes sweet for Michelle.
22:00 Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby Giles and Monica don their best thermals and travel 200 km north of the Arctic Circle to Lapland.
22:00 Little Boy Blue When potential witness Claire Olssen is intimidated into changing her statement, the investigation team look for alternative ways to reinforce their case. As Steve returns to work, Kelly is offered a deal that tests his resolve.
23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 Second Chance Summer 01:15 MasterChef 01:45 Countryfile 02:40 Amazing Hotels 03:40 This Is BBC Two
23:00 News 23:50 Don’t Ask Me Ask Britain 00:55 Joanna Lumley’s Postcards 01:20 Teleshopping 03:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 04:45 ITV Nightscreen
07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05 Frasier 11:05 Car S.O.S 12:05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 13:00 News 13:05 The Question Jury 14:05 Posh Pawnbrokers 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 The Extreme Cake Makers 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 Dispatches With Donald Trump worried about vaccine shots like MMR causing autism, Dispatches investigates disgraced doctor Andrew Wakefield’s resurgence in the U.S. 21:30 Food Unwrapped Jimmy investigates reports that changing sea temperatures mean squid and chips could one day replace fish and chips as the British national dish. 22:00 The Island with Bear Grylls The islanders face mother nature at her most violent and brutal. Having endured a series of torrential downpours a hurricane is brewing 100 miles to the north. 23:00 Loaded 23:55 Gogglebox 00:55 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 01:55 Never Seen a Doctor 02:50 Building the Dream 03:45 Shipping Wars UK
Monday 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 - The Perfect Roommate (12) 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 MotoGP Championship Series Action from round four of this year’s world championship from Jerez, Spain. 21:00 Police Interceptors Dog handler Bob hunts down a suspected knifeman, while interceptors Jon and Chris are on the trail of some suspected armed robbers. Meanwhile, Sergeant John wrestles with a drunken reveller, and a tattoo provides a clue that leads Jim to a major drugs bust. 22:00 Inside The Gang So-called “olders” reveal how younger gang members are used for selling drugs and carrying out violence for the gang. Attracted by the lure of fast money,girls and flash cars, the new generation of street gangs are unlike anything that has gone before. 23:00 Mind The Age Gap 00:05 Film - Parker (18) 02:15 SuperCasino 04:10 Top 20 Funniest 05:00 Get Your Tatts Out: Kavos Ink
08:20 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:35 Scorpion 11:25 Below Deck 12:20 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 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 Family Guy 22:30 The Great Indoors 23:00 American Dad! ITV 3 08:25 Where the Heart Is 09:25 Wild at Heart 10:30 Judge Judy 11:55 Road to Avonlea 12:55 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 14:05 Heartbeat 15:10 Where the Heart Is 16:10 Wild at Heart 17:15 The Cruise Ship 17:50 Love Your Garden 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Doc Martin 22:00 Rosemary and Thyme 23:00 Law & Order: UK ITV 4 07:50 Cash Cowboys 08:40 The Saint 09:45 Ironside 10:50 Minder 11:55 Ax Men 12:50 Pawn Stars 13:50 The Sweeney 14:50 The Saint 15:55 Ironside 17:00 Minder 18:00 The Sweeney 19:00 Cash Cowboys 20:00 Pawn Stars 21:00 The Chase: Celebrity Special 22:00 Film - Mission: Impossible (PG)
Tuesday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 RipOff Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 A1: Britain’s Longest Road 12:45 Claimed and Shamed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Boss 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Garden Rescue 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders Kush grows frustrated at Carmel’s interference. 21:00 Holby City Matteo wants to prove his marriage is over, but a face from the past brings up painful memories. 22:00 Our Friend Victoria Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith explore Victoria’s take on television. She laughed at the sheer nonsense of the TV world, before turning it on itself by creating some of the most ground-breaking parodies. 22:30 Our Friend Victoria Daniel Rigby looks back at Victoria’s life on screen and the memorable moments she created on the topic of fame. 23:00 News 23:45 Football Abuse: The Ugly Side of the Beautiful Game 00:45 The Truth About... 01:45 Weather 01:50 News
07:00 My Life in Books 07:30 A1: Britain’s Longest Road 08:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 09:00 Great American Railroad Journeys 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 The Super League Show 14:45 Countryfile 14:50 Natural World 15:50 Who Do You Think You Are? 16:50 Red Rock 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Celebrity Eggheads 19:45 Debatable 20:30 Great British Menu It’s the fish course and with a seafood specialist in the kitchen the competition is stepping up a gear. 21:00 Bake Off Crème de la Crème Judges Cherish Finden and Benoit Blin ask the teams to create not only seventy-two designer viennoiserie, putting their own creative spin on breakfast classics. 22:00 Second Chance Summer: Tuscany With the wedding day over and the main responsibilities on the farm coming to an end, the group throw themselves into community life, and enjoy their last few days together in Tuscany. 23:00 Later Live... with Jools Holland 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 Dara and Ed’s Road to Mandalay 01:15 Panorama 02:15 MasterChef 02:45 The Great Pottery Throw Down 03:45 This Is BBC Two
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 News 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Culinary Genius 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Babushka 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Adam is wound up. 20:30 Save Money: Good Food Paula and Ian Laycock and their sons seem stuck in an expensive addiction to online meals. Mark constructs a complete Thai feast for less than five pounds that will feed them all. 21:00 Don’t Ask Me Ask Britain Gameshow hosted by Alexander Armstrong, in which two celebrity teams try to second-guess the views of the nation. 22:00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell revisit eight searches to find out how lives have been transformed, beginning with Cliff Jardine and Sue Ward who applied separately to the show, both looking for birth mothers of the same name and with a connection to Singapore. 23:00 News 23:50 Little Boy Blue 00:50 Car Crash Britain: Caught on Camera 01:45 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 Car S.O.S 12:05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 13:00 News 13:05 The Question Jury 14:05 Posh Pawnbrokers 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 The Extreme Cake Makers 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News Obsessive 21:00 Compulsive Cleaners Caren and Dave head to the three-bedroomed bungalow of single mum Britta. She's a compulsive shopper who lives in the town of Everett in Washington state, where each of her rooms is packed with bargain buys, leftover food scraps and carpet stains. Have the British cleaners bitten off more than they can chew?
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: Los Angeles 16:15 Film - A Bone to Pick: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Police Interceptors Dog handler Bob hunts down a suspected knifeman, John wrestles with a drunken reveler, and a tattoo provides a clue to a major drugs bust. 21:00 The Yorkshire Vet Julian Norton has a large lump to remove from between a Highland cow’s horns, then must find out why an event horse has broken out in lumps from head to hoof.
22:00 One Born Every Minute Being unable to control her labour heightens 24-year-old first-time mum Natasha’s anxiety. Natasha’s partner Andrew is the rock that stands between her and a condition that has driven her to the brink in the past.
22:00 Elizabeth I A look at Elizabeth’s turbulent early years from age three when her mother was executed and she was declared illegitimate and banished from court, through the dangers she faced due to the machinations of Thomas Seymour and the hatred of her half-sister Mary, to the start of her reign.
23:00 First Dates 00:05 Confessions of a Junior Doctor 01:10 The Island with Bear Grylls 02:05 The Supervet 03:00 Rescue Dog to Super Dog
23:00 Mind The Age Gap 00:05 20 Moments That Rocked Pop 01:30 Impractical Jokers UK 02:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Top 20 Funniest
07:35 Below Deck 08:20 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 10:35 Scorpion 11:25 Below Deck 12:20 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 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 Where the Heart Is 09:30 Wild at Heart 10:30 Judge Judy 11:55 Road to Avonlea 12:55 Sherlock Holmes 14:05 Heartbeat 15:10 Where the Heart Is 16:10 Wild at Heart 17:15 The Cruise Ship 17:50 Love Your Garden 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 Law & Order: UK ITV 4 07:55 Cash Cowboys 08:45 The Saint 09:50 Ironside 10:50 Minder 11:55 Ax Men 12:55 Pawn Stars 13:50 The Sweeney 14:50 The Saint 15:55 Ironside 17:00 Minder 18:00 The Sweeney 19:00 Cash Cowboys 20:00 Pawn Stars 21:00 River Monsters 22:00 Benidorm 23:00 Lethal Weapon
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Wednesday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 RipOff Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 A1: Britain’s Longest Road 12:45 Claimed and Shamed 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Boss 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Garden Rescue 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 News 20:00 The One Show 21:00 MasterChef As Finals Week continues, the four remaining amateur cooks embark on a culinary adventure to South Africa, where they face three extraordinary challenges. First, they are tasked to cook a traditional South African Braai, before taking over a lunch service at The Test Kitchen restaurant in Cape Town. Finally, the four cooks must create a dinner at the Beau Constantia Winery for some of the leading figures in Cape Town's food and culture community. 22:00 Panorama It’s been called the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS. More than 2,000 people died and thousands more were infected with HIV and Hepatitis C after being treated with contaminated blood products. “Panorama” examines recently released documents.
07:00 My Life in Books 07:30 A1: Britain’s Longest Road 08:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 09:00 Nature’s Weirdest Events 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Two Tribes 14:30 Coast 15:00 Natural World 15:50 Who Do You Think You Are? 16:50 Red Rock 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Celebrity Eggheads 19:45 Debatable 20:30 Great British Menu With a refined summer barbecue going up against a traditional Cornish speciality and a historic Wimbledon related recipe, who will come out on top? 21:00 Trust Me, I’m a Vet Steve Leonard and his team of vets investigate the best way to help your pet lose weight, and witness a pioneering operation to improve the life of a paralysed Dachshund. 22:00 Film - King Charles III Political chaos ensues when King Charles III refuses to sign a controversial bill into law, forcing him to wrestle with his own identity and the implications for himself and his family. (PG)
23:30 Newsnight 00:15 Mexico: Earth’s Festival of Life 01:15 The People v. O.J. Simpson: American 23:00 News 23:45 A Crime Story 02:10 Question of Sport 00:15 MasterChef 03:05 Teenage Knife Wars 00:45 Colombia with Simon Film - Home 01:10 Reeve 04:05 I’m Different: Weather for the Week Let Me Drive 04:40 This Is Ahead 01:15 News BBC Two
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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 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Culinary Genius 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Babushka 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Emma is up to no good. 20:30 Coronation Street Sally unwittingly keeps her enemy close. 21:00 Tonight at the London Palladium Bradley Walsh hosts the fun-packed variety show. On the bill tonight are music legend Barry Manilow, the mind-blowing skills of the Chinese State Circus, and comedian Pippa Evans. 22:00 Britain’s Busiest Airport: Heathrow The behind-the-scenes documentary returns to Heathrow, following the lives of the 76,000 staff working in Europe’s biggest and busiest airport. Tonight, a passenger arrives from Doha for a connection to Dublin, but realises they have mistakenly booked from Gatwick, and it is up to Experience Manager Sue to assist him. Elsewhere Dave, a Senior Flight Officer, flies to Seattle to collect a new 787 Dreamliner aircraft. 23:00 News 23:50 UEFA Champions League Football 00:50 Sports Life Stories 01:40 Jackpot247 04:00 1000 Heartbeats 04:50 ITV Nightscreen
07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05 Frasier 11:05 Car S.O.S 12:05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 13:00 News 13:05 The Question Jury 14:05 Posh Pawnbrokers 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 The Extreme Cake Makers 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 How to Live Mortgage Free with Sarah Beeny Sarah meets a couple building a home out of salvaged lorries for just £5k. Elsewhere, an Edinburgh couple build a block of money-saving flats. 22:00 Confessions of a Junior Doctor Tonight sees junior doctors working in the competitive world of surgery, where many people often make huge personal sacrifices to further their careers, including Kayla, one of a handful of female juniors training to become surgeons, who had to leave her son behind in China to come and work as a doctor in the UK. 23:00 Quadruplets and Homeless 00:05 One Born Every Minute15 01:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 02:05 Britain Today Tonight 03:00 Film - Martha Marcy May Marlene (14) 04:40 Shipping Wars UK 05:10 Location, Location, Location
07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 To B&B the Best 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 - Still Life: A Three Pines Mystery 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways From Buenos Aires, Chris heads to the Pampas lowlands, where he talks to local gauchos. In Bahia Blanca, four Falklands veterans share their opinion of Britain, before Chris takes in South America’s beautiful Patagonia region. 21:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors Patients who have suffered falls keep the Farnham Road GPs busy this week, including a woman who recently fell down the stairs and has no recollection of the event, but the doctors conclude that she have suffered a fit that caused her to black out. 22:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! Gary and trainee Cona face a case of potential mistaken identity and Del and Max turn detective to confirm another debtor. 23:00 Mind The Age Gap 00:05 My Violent Child 01:05 Benefits 02:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Top 20 Funniest 05:00 Never Teach Your Wife to Drive 05:45 House Doctor
xxx07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:35 Below Deck 08:20 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 09:30 The Cube 10:35 Scorpion 11:25 Below Deck 12:20 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 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 - The Expendables (15) ITV 3 07:00 In Loving Memory 07:25 Heartbeat 08:30 Where the Heart Is 09:25 Wild at Heart 10:30 Judge Judy 11:55 Road to Avonlea 12:55 Sherlock Holmes 14:05 Heartbeat 15:10 Where the Heart Is 16:15 Wild at Heart 17:20 The Cruise Ship 17:50 Love Your Garden 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Lewis 23:00 Law & Order: UK ITV 4 07:00 World Cup Top Goalscorers 07:15 Ax Men 08:00 Cash Cowboys 09:00 The Saint 10:00 Ironside 11:05 Minder 12:05 The Sweeney 13:05 Ax Men 14:00 Pawn Stars 14:30 ITV Racing Live: Chester 17:00 Minder 18:00 The Sweeney 19:00 Cash Cowboys 20:00 Tour Series Cycling 21:00 River Monsters 22:00 Benidorm 23:00 Better Late Than Never
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07:00 My Life in Books 07:30 A1: Britain’s Longest Road 08:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 09:00 Bake Off Crème de la Crème 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Two Tribes 14:30 Natural World 15:30 Bill Bailey’s Jungle Hero 16:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 17:30 Red Rock 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Celebrity Eggheads 19:45 Debatable 20:30 Great British Menu All three chefs are honouring Wimbledon and the British summer with their technically challenging strawberry desserts. Only the two highest scorers will go through to cook for the judges. 21:00 The World According to Kids Children from a school on the Isle of Mull, a pony club in Berkshire and a debating club in Bradford explore what it means to grow up. 22:00 Morocco To Timbuktu: An Arabian Adventure Setting off from Tangier Alice learns how gold was in high demand in North Africa to be minted into coins and adornpalaces. 23:00 MOTD: The Premier League Show 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 Second Chance Summer: Tuscany 01:15 The People v. O.J. Simpson 02:05 MasterChef 03:05 Galapagos 04:05 Second Chance Summer
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 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Culinary Genius 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Babushka 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Vanessa is frustrated. 20:30 Tonight Julie Etchingham sits down with Paul Nuttall of UKIP to talk about his life, his interests and his vision for Britain. 21:00 Emmerdale Vanessa is stunned. Emma is defensive. Nell has a plan. 21:30 Joanna Lumley’s Postcards Joanna recalls her journey across the Greek islands. She starts out on the island of Evia, where she engages in an ancient language of whistling with the local people, and on Kos she visits the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicinethen in Nysros she carefully climbs a slumbering volcano . 22:00 Car Crash Britain: Caught on Camera Shocking road accidents, including the woman who came near to death when a car ploughed into her office, parallel parking calamities and a new driver with no beginners luck. 23:00 News 23:50 UEFA Football 00:50 Tipping Point 01:45 Jackpot247 04:00 Tonight 04:25 ITV Nightscreen
07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05 Frasier 11:05 Car S.O.S 12:05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 13:00 News 13:05 The Question Jury 14:05 Posh Pawnbrokers 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 The Extreme Cake Makers 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News
Thursday TV 07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 To B&B the Best 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 My Family’s Secret 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News
20:00 Secrets of Great British Castles With the aid of dramatic reconstruction, Dan Jones explores the 900-year history of 21:00 The Supervet A Leeds Castle in Kent. woman arrives at Fitzpatrick’s surgery with 14 of her rescue dogs, 21:00 Benefits Single including a tiny papillon mum Vanessa dreams of needing a double knee being a model, so she tries replacement. A mountain to scrape together £195 to dog has an exploded disc apply for a nationwide in his spine. And a German beauty contest. Single Shepherd is fitted with a mum Tasha was signed off specially designed bionic work for mental health, but the system has denied her foot. long-term sickness bene22:00 Born to Kill With fits. Divorced mum Hannah Sam's father released from has big dreams of becomprison, Jenny makes a ing an artist, but with three desperate effort to get to children under six, it will be the bottom of her son's a struggle to find the time increasingly dangerous and confidence. behaviour. But she fears she may be too late. 22:00 Nightmare Tenants, Conclusion of the gripping Slum Landlords Teorin psychological thriller about and Collette’s large family a seemingly normal home was turned into a teenager whose dark holiday stopover for desires start to emerge strangers. Alex is dependafter he discovers the truth ent on rent for her medical about the father he expenses, but her tenant believed was dead has not paid in months. Council officers Ozge and 23:00 How to Get a Jo uncover 40 people Council House 00:00 First crammed into a potential Dates 01:00 Quadruplets death-trap of a house. and Homeless 02:00 The Secret Life of the Zoo 23:00 Mind The Age Gap 02:55 How to Live 00:05 Inside The Gang Mortgage Free 03:50 01:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Building the Dream Top 20 Funniest
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Friday 5th May 2017 Some months have 30 days, some months have 31 days; how many have 28? 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.
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 Ace Add Age Ape Are Awe Ban Dab Ear Hoe Lad Lot Ned New Nod
Pad Pod Sea Tau Tea Tie Wet 4 letter words Cant Case Dais Dart Dean Dues Egad
Elan Ewer Here Loco Lots Mien Ogee Past Plat Pole Reds Rhea Roar Rope Rose Sail
Slit Soon Spas
7 letter words Arsenal Decided
5 letter words Enter 9 letter words Epics Ethos Attenuate Myrrh Medicated Stump Tense 10 letter words Tigon Elasticity Tripe Speechless 6 letter words Cement
Cryptic Clues Across 1 Guard is held free (6) 4 Cuddle scares awfully (6) 9 Italian composer making endless noise, sir (7) 10 Stop a huge get-together (5) 11 The Middle East initially is the subject (5) 12 For a change, respect the royal staff (7) 13 Let someone else take over the responsibility to overtake the stag (4,3,4) 18 Edible leafstalks actors talk about (7) 20 Order kitchen appliance (5) 22 Supports certain teams (5) 23 An article may carry a little weight when the words are confused (7) 24 Protect monitor (6) 25 Desert bug (6)
Demean
Down 1 Fish for Jack and his wife (6) 2 The children produce a publication (5) 3 Hangs around aimlessly when the French riots break out (7) 5 A foundation to degrade one (5) 6 Resilient though its lace is damaged (7) 7 An unmissable poser (6) 8 Fail to take an opportunity, as naval defaulters may do (4,3,4) 14 Nursed a revolutionary separate (7) 15 An avalanche of confused, sinless bargainers (7) 16 Have a go at good men’s clandestine meetings (6) 17 Compel me to hide the curtain cover (6) 19 First is the French passage (5) 21 Never, strangely, had courage (5)
Standard Clues Across 1 Defend (6) 4 Stroke (6) 9 Italian composer (7) 10 Cease (5) 11 Topic (5) 12 Ceremonial staff (7) 13 Transfer responsibility to someone else (4,3,4) 18 Long pinkish sour leafstalks (7) 20 Variety (5) 22 Faces (5) 23 Word puzzle (7) 24 Partition (6) 25 Imperfection (6) Down 1 Small fatty European fishes (6) 2 Matter (5) 3 Lingers (7) 5 Humble (5) 6 Pliable (7) 7 Childminder (6) 8 Too slow to take advantage of an opportunity (4,3,4) 14 Apart (7) 15 Bombardment (7) 16 Assignations (6) 17 Valance (6) 19 Gangway (5) 21 Courage (5)
Quiz Word
Across 1 From Latin for ‘with good faith’, which adjective means genuine or real? (4,4) 7 Diving waterbird with long neck, lobed toes and almost no tail, typically bright breeding plumage used in display? (5) 8 In music what name is given to a continuous slide upwards or downwards between two notes? (9) 9 In the Harry Potter series of books, what sort of creature is Hedwig? (3) 10 In Scandinavian mythology, who was the god of thunder, the weather, agriculture, and the home? (4) 11 What name is given to a ceremonial officer of a church, college, or similar institution? (6) 13 Which small harpsichord with the strings set obliquely to the keyboard was popular in the 18th century? (6) 14 What name is often applied to a group of people with shared concerns within a political party or larger organisation? (6) 17 What name is given to a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order? (6)
18 Container filled with explosive or incendiary material, designed to explode on impact or when detonated by a timing, proximity, or remote-control device? (4) 20 In Chinese philosophy, what is the name of the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying the way, or code of behaviour, that is in harmony with the natural order? (3) 22 What type of ammunition consisted of a number of small iron balls fired together from a cannon? (9) 23 Which Austrian pop musician topped the British singles charts in 1986 with Rock Me Amadeus? (5) 24 See 17 Down Down 1 What name is sometimes applied to a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own? (5) 2 Capital and largest city of Kenya? (7) 3 Which electrical device can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded? (4) 4/5 Which English novelist’s best-known work was Robinson Crusoe? (6,5)
QUICKIE Across 1 Healthy (3) 3 Fidgety (8) 8 Expert (7) 9 Walk in a procession (5) 10 Enthusiastic (5) 11 Let go (7) 12 Unexpected (6) 14 At rest (6) 18 Be worthy of (7) 20 High in social rank (5) 22 Once more (5) 23 Journeys (7) 24 Demonstrates (8) 25 Papa (3)
SUDOKU
Down 1 Fixes (7) 2 Article (5) 3 Umpire (7) 4 Cold dishes (6) 5 Young sheep (5) 6 Outlive (7) 7 Therefore (4) 13 Lose heart (7) 15 Light footwear (7) 16 Contented (7) 17 Hammered (6) 18 Hard of hearing (4) 19 Steps (5) 21 Haemorrhage (5)
SPANISH-ENGLISH CROSSWORD
Improve your Spanish - Clues in Spanish, answer in English or vice versa. Across 1 Tráfico (7) 5 Escarcha (5) 8 Hedgehog (5) 9 Dieciséis (7) 10 Stars (astronomical) (9) 12 Añadir (agregar) (3) 13 Pedestrian (6) 14 Más fácil (6) 17 Corbata (3) 18 Penguins (9) 20 Drill (tool) (7) 21 Milk (5) 23 Deaf (5) 24 Sospechoso (7)
6 What is the name of the mechanical device that blows air onto a fire to make it burn more fiercely? (7) 7 Benny known as the King of Swing? (7) 12 Derived from the Latin for ‘whirling’, what name is given to the sensation of whirling and loss of balance, associated particularly with looking down from a great height? (7) 13 State capital of New Mexico? (5,2) 15 From the French for ‘bell’, which small translucent covers are used for protecting or forcing outdoor plants? (7) 16 Which highly flammable sticky jelly, consisting of petrol thickened with special soaps, is used in incendiary bombs and flame-throwers? (6) 17/24 Which Norwegian explorer was the first person to reach the South Pole? (5,8) 19 Which word can mean a thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or a short tube passed from runner to runner in a relay race? (5) 21 What name is given to an indefinite and very long period of time, especially a period exaggerated for humorous or rhetorical effect? (4)
Down 1 Thirteen (5) 2 There (3) 3 Vase (7) 4 Castillo (6) 5 Zorros (animales) (5) 6 Operación (acción) (9) 7 Fork (cutlery) (7) 11 Viajero (9) 13 Ducklings (7) 15 Eagles (7) 16 Cebollas (6) 18 Peter (5) 19 Dulce (caramelo, galleta) (5) 22 Taco (billar) (3)
Last Week’s Solutions Quizword Across: 1 La Boheme, 7 Dough, 8 Rio Grande, 9 Cur, 10 Apse, 11 Venice, 13/17 Ronald Reagan, 14 Welles, 18 Acne, 20 Tea, 23 Anode, 24 Silvers. Down: 1 Larva, 2 Bronson, 3 Hero, 4 Minuet, 5 Ounce, 6/22 Charles Lindbergh, 7 Delibes, 12 Pliable, 13 Rat Trap, 15 Lucerne, 16 Saunas, 17 Radon, 19 Ethos, 21 Abel. Double Crossword Across: 1 Fade, 3 Negative, 9 Rampant, 10 Icing, 11 Confidential, 13 Sarong, 15 Appear, 17 Built up areas, 20 Olive, 21 Theatre, 22 Overturn, 23 Fret. Down: 1 Forecast, 2 Demon, 4 Either, 5 Aristophanes, 6 Imitate, 7 Edge, 8 National debt, 12 Prospect, 14 Routine, 16 Hunter, 18 Enter, 19 Hobo. Quickie
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Ridley´s Riddle They all do. Code Cracker
Across: 1 Refused, 5 Vases, 8 Tense, 9 Message, 10 Lap, 11 Royal, 12 Total, 13 Sends, 16 Stew, 18 Grim, 20 Edges, 23 Bears, 24 Tasks, 26 Era, 27 Appears, 28 Blade, 29 Siege, 30 Scenery. Down: 1 Retires, 2 Funny, 3 Smells, 4 Dampen, 5 Visits, 6 Scatter, 7 Steal, 14 End, 15 Due, 17 Example, 19 Mystery, 20 Estate, 21 Guests, 22 Stable, 23 Brass, 25 Spare.
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Technology
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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: Bob wanted to know how to move files between his ADVICE: Gail had a problem sending email whilst here on computer and his tablet holiday.
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Having just returned from holiday, I downloaded my pictures from my Samsung tablet to my PC. After adjusting them with Paint Shop Pro and putting them in a folder I now want to download this folder to my tablet to show to my friends. How do I download the folder from my PC to my tablet? Thanks Bob
I am on holiday here in Spain, have my laptop with me which is windows 7. I can receive emails but not send or reply, can you help me? Gail
Hi Bob, usually this is done either by connecting your tablet using a Hi Gail, this is likely caused by your Internet Service Provider (back at USB cable to your computer, the tablet then appears like an external home) not allowing email to be sent from anywhere other than their nethard drive on your computer or by removing the SD card from the table work. So because you are not connected to your own ADSL Internet and putting that into your computer and transferring them in that way. you cannot send email. Usually most email providers allow you to use some type of webmail service, if you try that they you should be able to send email.
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Spain welcomes an average of a million foreign tourists, who travelled to the country mainly to play golf, each year, according to a report by Golf Business Partners. The report titled "The Impact Of Golf On Spain" ranked Spain as the world's second in terms of the number of arrivals for this purpose, only surpassed by the United States. Pictured above is the El Saler course near Valencia City. "Spain is a leading country in terms of tourism and regarding golf it is the same," Jose Miragalla, responsible for marketing at the Royal Spanish Golf Federation. "The quality of service and infrastructure at a national level, along with the good weather, is absolutely key, with culture and gastronomy also important. I think it is an ideal country to receive any kind of tourist," he said. According to the report, in 2016 there were 272,280 Spanish citizens affiliated to the Federation, but the figure topped 1 million when foreigners are included. The activity generates around 400 million euro every year with people spending average a week in four and five-star hotels. The sector highlights that this kind of tourism is very good for the country, making great contributions to the gross domestic product. According to the report, they spend 74.8 percent more than other tourists due to their high purchasing power with a daily spending of 171.4 euro. Playing golf means social gatherings that go from spending time with family and friends to business meetings, explained Miragalla. "It is true that many CEOs play golf and instead of having a formal meeting at the office they go to play golf and having a more relaxing meeting and build networking in a different way," said Miragalla. Spain is promoting the sport among the public through public golf courses and golf at schools. "Spain is boosting public golf courses, trying also to make golf closer to cities, so that people who live in the cities do not have to travel a long distance to practice," said Miragalla. "The Spanish Federation is promoting golf at schools as part of the subject of physical education. Children from every kind of school, private or public, can have the opportunity of playing golf for the first time," he added. There are a total of 359 golf courses in Spain, plus 21 rustics and 95 Pitch & Putts and schools.
Back in Business
Madrid's Anti-Doping testing Laboratory has had its suspension lifted by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada). The laboratory was sanctioned almost two years ago after Wada said the Spanish anti-doping agency AEPSAD had failed to comply with international standards. The suspension had prevented the Madrid lab from carrying out any Wada-related anti-doping activities including all analyses of urine and blood samples. Wada said it was confident Madrid would "operate to high standards." AEPSAD (Agencia
Espanola de Proteccion de la Salud en el Deporte) had missed a deadline for required changes to its drugtesting procedures, but its removal from Wada's noncompliant list in March was followed by an inspection of the Madrid laboratory. "We would like to thank the laboratory for their continued cooperation throughout this process," said Wada director general Olivier Niggli. "This decision allows the laboratory to resume all of its anti-doping activities, including all analyses of urine and blood samples, with immediate effect."
Spain’s Golfing Bonanza
The Man To Beat
Rafael Nadal hailed a "dream start" to his clay court season after romping to his 10th Barcelona Open on Sunday after sweeping aside Austria's Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-1. The Spaniard also claimed his 10th title at the Monte Carlo Masters the previous week as he gears up for to go for his 10th French Open title later this month. "It is two consecutive weeks winning, in Monte Carlo and here, two special tournaments for me, it is a
dream start on clay," said Nadal. "It means a lot for me to reach number 10 here in Barcelona, in front of the people of my club, I am very happy and emotional." Nadal won in Barcelona between 2005-2009, 201113 and now in the last two years. The 14-time Grand Slam champion also looks like the man to beat at Roland Garros after winning on a Barcelona court named after him and where he didn't drop a set all week.
Triathlon Triumphs
Sports multi-tasking was the order of the day on Sunday with sea swimming, running, and cycling skills put to the test in San Pedro del Pinatar’s ninth Marina de las Salinas triathlon, which decided the leading triathletes in the Murcia region. 245 competitors took part in the men’s category, with Arturo Galián, from the Triathlon Club Murcia Unidata, doing the three segments of the course in
just over 58 minutes, to be a clear winner with a margin of 30 seconds. The women’s race was won by the current Spanish duathlon junior champion, Laura Durán from CT Caravaca, who dominated from start to finish and led each one of her sections. San Pedro also hosted the national university triathlon championships, which were organised by UCAM in Murcia.
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Down And Out
CD BUNOL 4 CD ALMORADI 0 CD TORREVIEJA 1 CREVILLENTE 0 With Bunol thumping Almoradi 4-0 (see adjoining column), this fine win by Torry may not amount to much come the reckoning on May 14th. Torry still trail safety in the form of Bunol by three points, a massive gap, given there are only two games left to play. If they do worse than Bunol next weekend, then Torry’s tenure in the Valencia third division is done and dusted. It was a tentative first quarter of an hour at the Nelson Mandela stadium on Sunday, with neither side looking as though they had much to offer by way of exciting play and goal scoring opportunities. Steadily though, Torry seized the initiative and the game played out mainly in the Crevillente half. Lewis Allen whizzed a 30 yard free kick just wide of the angle, then Beltran got the ball on his favoured left foot and just missed the same upright by an equally minute margin. Martin was robust in the middle of the park, whilst Vicente Boix was having a stormer. Crisp in his tackling, he was even more impressive in his dashes upfield, where he showed a clean pair of heels to the opposition and sent over a series of inviting crosses. The mean Crevillente defence though dealt with these in their stride. Fans expecting to see
former Torry captain Jorge were disappointed as he did not feature for the visitors, being suspended for this contest, sent off the previous weekend, but his colleagues were managing in his absence. At times they were struggling to cope with the exuberance and sheer determination of Lewis Allen, but by and large they were restricting clear cut chances to a minimum. Torry needed a goal, especially as the game progressed and they seemed to have stifled the visitor's attack. Midway through the second half Torry made the vital breakthrough. They had been playing some intricate play and this time Luis Carlos turned provider, spraying a sweet curling cross into the middle. With calm and confidence, it was collected by Duran who swivelled inside the box and cracked the ball into the net in the 65th minute via the underside of the bar. For a split second fans wondered if the goal would stand, as it had bounced out of the net, but the eagle-eyed assistant indicated it had crossed the line and players celebrated with as much relief as joy. More chances were created by a rampant Torry who were showing all their finer qualities as manager Pedreño barked out his
orders from the touchline. Molina came on for the listless Borja Mir on the hour mark and made his mark with several fine dribbles and moves. Torry should have extended their lead when he made a grease lightning break from his own half right down to the opposition byeline. Duran had sprinted into the box and all Molina had to do was cut the ball back to him and he would have slotted it home. Instead he hit it high to the far post, half creating a much more difficult chance for Luis Carlos, which he could not manage. Torry are three points behind Bunol and five behind Paterna, whom Torry visit on Sunday. An away victory and Paterna would then become one of the sides battling for their survival on the final day of the season. But that entails Torry winning at a very tough venue, though Paterna are dramatically out of form, having only won once in their last eleven games, that win being on February 19th. On the other hand, they have only suffered one home defeat in that same period, and Torry know that this is a must win match, but they will be boosted by the fact that Bunol have a tough task at Villarreal who need to win to keep their hopes alive of getting into the play-offs.
Almoradi humbly surrendered their Valencian third division status away to a side that they had to beat to have any chance of staying up, and an Almoradi win would have closed the gap on Bunol and safety to five points, with two matches left. Previous coach Joserra (pictured), who took over from the sacked Fran Rodríguez in December, was shown the door before this embarassing performance at Bunol after a row last week with the club president Paco Albadalejo. Joserra might have thought himself lucky on reflexion to have missed out on this thrashing which saw
Almoradi well and truly relegated. Anything else but victory would have sent Almoradi and that’s what duly happened. Godo put Bunol ahead in the second minute, and it looked like big trouble ahead for Almoradi, though the home side, despite all their pressure couldn’t add anything more until in the last quarter of the game, when Rulo scored in the 70th minute, and 12 minutes later was celebrating his hattrick. Almoradi offered barely anything and Bunol could, and should, have had at least doubled their final goal tally. For Almoradi, it’s time to look forward to next sea-
son, but before that, they entertain another side set for the drop in the shape of Muro. Elsewhere in the third division, both Elche Ilicitano and Orihuela have theoretical chances of getting into the play-offs, but they need to win their last two matches and hope that teams above them foul up. Orihuela are six points off the pace, and after a splendid one-nil win at Ontinyent, they face fourth-place Castellon this weekend. Elche Ilicitano got the predicted victory, four-one, over bottom side Segorbe, and now they go to Almazora, with the Elche side five points off the pace.
Another Goal Fest
CD COX 0 CD THADER 5 After their six-nil thrashing of relegation threatened Sant Joan the previous weekend, it was smiles all round again in the CD Thader dressing room last Sunday. The Rojales-based side took another big step to making it into the Preferente play-offs by handing out another drubbing to relegation fodder, this time in the shape of CD Cox, who they
sent down to the Valencia first regional division. Thader were three-nil up within 40 minutes through Lloyd Dummett, Adrián, and Valentín. The result was never in doubt and the only surprise was that Thader only got two more goals in the second half through Villa and substitute Grifo with a couple of minutes remaining. Thader, in third place, are
five points clear of their nearest challengers Hercules and Elda in Preferente Group Four, with Hercules surprisingly held one-all at home to Redovan. And it’s Hercules that go to Thader this weekend knowing that they need to win, whilst Thader would not be that disappointed with a draw, though in their current form, they’ll be confidant of victory.
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Still On Top
It’s That Man Again
Parras In Charge
ESPANYOL 0 BARCELONA 3 La Liga leaders Barca had to be patient during Saturday’s win at local city rivals Espanyol before Luis Suarez latched onto a stray backpass to break the deadlock early in the second half. Ivan Rakitic wrapped things up with 15 minutes left before Suarez added a third after some poor defending from the hosts. "Even though it might seem we played much better in the second half than in the first, I was very happy with the team's performance in the first half, and I think this is a well-deserved victory”, said coach Luis Enrique, with his side now entertaining Villarreal this Saturday evening.
REAL MADRID 3 ATLETICO MADRID 0 Cristiano Ronaldo scored another Champions League hattrick as Real Madrid thrashed Atletico Madrid in the semi-final first leg Tuesday to close in on a third final in four years. Real were utterly dominant throughout against their city rivals at the Bernabeu and Atletico only had one shot on target. They will need to pull off something special next week to stop doublechasing Real from ending their European dreams for the fourth straight season.
Rampant Monte
Marcelo’s Late Rescue
Elche’s coach Alberto Toril was sacked last weekend and replaced by Elche Ilicitano boss Vicente Parras (pictured) after Elche slipped from outside play-off contenders in the Segunda division to being just a point off the relegation zone. It wasn’t just five defeats in the last six outings that has led to Toril’s demise, but the quality of the football that has led to the frustration of the Elche fans. A week earlier Elche president, Diego Garcia, asked about the possible sacking of Toril after a bad defeat at Valladolid, calmly responded by saying that “there is no chance”. Clearly what happened in a dreadful result at home to struggling Almeria last Friday changed his mind (see below). Stepping into the breach for the rest of the season is Elche Ilicitano coach (and former CD Thader player), Vicente Parrias who has taken the Elche youngsters close to getting into the Valencian third division play-offs with a couple of matches remaning. Meanwhile, sporting director José Luis “Chuti” Molina who arrived last summer has joined Toril in leaving the club. Parrias has six matches remaining to secure the Ilicitanos senior side status, starting with a Saturday afternoon trip (4.00 pm kick-off) to second-bottom Mallorca.
A Limp Farewell
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CD MONTESINOS 7 GRUPO CALICHE 1 Nearly 700 people turned out to celebrate CD Montesinos becoming champions of the Valencia Segunda group 16 division last Sunday, and on the field Monte duly obliged with a final day thrashing of Grupo Caliche. It was full credit to Monte’s players that they chose not to sit on their backsides and relax, but they went for their opponents as if their lives depended on it, as they were three-nil up within a quarter of an hour, with Vaz running rampant again, and eventually getting another hat-trick. Carlos Lorente bagged a couple and Carlos Ventura completed the rout, though the visitors did get a late consolation goal, as Monte started to look ahead to life in the regional first division next season. After the on-pitch celebrations with vast quantities of water and cava, and the presentations of trophies to each player and staff member, the celebrations moved onto the centre of the town (see page 11).
REAL MADRID 2 VALENCIA 1 A late goal from Marcelo secured a late win over Valencia on Saturday to keep the pressure on La Liga title rivals Barcelona. Real took the lead after 27 minutes through a header from Cristiano Ronaldo, but he then saw a second-half penalty saved by Diego Alves, and it looked to have been a costly miss when Valencia midfielder Parejo crashed in an angled free-kick from 25 yards to equalise with just eight minutes left. However, Marcelo produced another late show for Real at the Bernabeu when he cut inside from the left to clip a low shot into the bottom corner which keeps the destiny of the title race in their own hands. Real now go to already-relegated Granada this Saturday night under their boss, Tony Adams.
Alberto Toril’s last match in charge of Elche was a grade A strinker, as the Ilicitanos succumbed to one of their old rivals, Almeria, who have been fighting off relegation for most of the season. The result saw Almeria climb above Elche in the table, and only other results prevented the Ilicitanos from dropping into the relegation zone. After Toril’s sacking (see above), he told reporters that “maybe his departure will do the players some good”, and that’s what the fans will be hoping for after this supine display, with a flattering scoreline as subsitute Malonga pulled one back for Elche a couple of minutes into stoppage time. Almeria’s win took them out of the relegation zone that they had been in since mid-December, and the visitors had all the ideas in the first half and looked like a home side when mdifielder Borja Fernández put them ahead in the 26th minute. Elche had their best spell early in the second half, and deservedly equalised through Pelayo in the 51st minute. Almeria though didn’t have their heads going down, and fought back with goals from Ximo Navarro and Quique which helped secure them victory, and put the tin hat on the nine month stay of ex-Real Madrid youth coach, Alberto Toril, at Elche.
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FIXTURES Friday 5th May 2017 PREMIER LEAGUE 21:00 West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur Saturday 6th May 2017
Indy Alonso
Two-time Formula One champion, Spain's Fernando Alonso passed his rookie orientation test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday, allowing him to try to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 later this month. Alonso turned 50 laps in his morning test session, posting a best lap speed of 219.654 mph. It took less than three hours to pass all three phases of the rookie test on his first oval track. “It was fun, it was a good way to start and reach the speed. A little difficult at the beginning to reach the speeds, but then the next stages it was fine,” he said. “At the moment everything looks good. … Now I think we start the real deal.” The Spanish driver was scheduled to practice another five hours, but rain was expected to cut that session short. After IndyCar driver Marco Andretti set up the No. 29 for Andretti Autosport, Alonso strapped into the bright orange Honda and hit the track and ran several laps, moving gradually past the 200 mph threshold to near 210 mph before heading to the pits. “It was great. He did perfect. Now we can go play a little bit,” said Michael Andretti. “He’s the real deal. I think he’s going to have a really good month.” The Spaniard will attempt to run the Indianapolis 500 later this month, and he hopes the 24 Hours of Le Mans some day. He’s on a quest to win what’s considered the Triple Crown of racing. That includes the Monaco Grand Prix, which he’s already won. This bid at Indianapolis requires him to master new cars and racing styles. “He’s getting the feel of it,” IndyCar legend Mario Andretti said. “He’s doing exactly what he needs to do. The experience that he has should dominate, but the anxiety is still there.”
MotoGP champion Marc Marquez heads for the first of his home Spanish rounds at Jerez this weekend, boosted by a first victory of the season in Austin. With main rival Maverick Vinales making an early exit, the Repsol Honda star was left to extend his perfect COTA victory record and claim a much-needed first podium of the season. Marquez and countryman Vinales could well renew their rivalry on home ground, but it was Vinales' teammate and new title leader Valentino Rossi who won the race a year ago. "I'm happy the next round is back in Spain after three flyaway GPs, because racing at home and in front of my fan club is always special," Marquez said. "Of course our win in Austin gave the whole team more confidence and motivation to keep up the hard work and to try to understand how to further improve our bike's setup, although Jerez is one of the most difficult and tricky circuits from that point of view. "It's kind of an 'old school' track: very short, very narrow, with heavy acceleration points and strong braking areas. You have to make the bike turn well, but you also need good stability under braking, because that's where you can get good lap times. It's a circuit where our opponents are always very fast, but anyway, I think we'll be able to do well if we work well starting on Friday morning.” The Austin victory propelled Marquez up to third in the world championship standings, 18 behind leader Rossi and 12 from the other factory Yamaha of Vinales. Marquez's team-mate Dani Pedrosa also made his first podium appearance of the season in Texas, and is now sixth in the world championship. Pedrosa is also a former Jerez MotoGP winner. "Jerez is a track that I like a lot. It has a bit of everything: tight corners, fast corners, changes of direction, some 'wheelie areas'," he said. "One of my best memories there is when I made my debut in MotoGP (2006) and I finished on the podium. I hope to keep the momentum from Austin and to continue the progress, improving our bike setup more, especially in maintaining a fast rhythm and faster lap time. "Now we know more about the bike, what we need to improve, and what changes we have to make on the setup, so we definitely look forward to taking another step in Jerez. My fan club will be there and we want to have another good Marquez's team-mate Dani Pedrosa also made his first podium appearance of the season in Texas, and is now sixth in the world championship. Pedrosa is also a former Jerez MotoGP winner. "Jerez is a track that I like a lot. It has a bit of everything: tight corners, fast corners, changes of direction, some 'wheelie areas'," he said. "One of my best memories there is when I made my debut in MotoGP (2006) and I finished on the podium. I hope to keep the momentum from Austin and to continue the progress, improving our bike setup more, especially in maintaining a fast rhythm and faster lap time. "Now we know more about the bike, what we need to improve, and what changes we have to make on the setup, so we definitely look forward to taking another step in Jerez. My fan club will be there and we want to have another good weekend in front of our fans!".
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Lucas Hernandez has signed a new deal with Atletico Madrid that runs until 2022. The 21-year-old defender was a reported target for Manchester United as well as several other top European clubs. "I am very happy to renew with the club I have spent my whole life with," said the French Under-21 international, who has made 20 appearances this season. "It is great news for all Atletico fans, he is a player with enormous potential with a spectacular future to come," said Atletico's sporting director Jose Luis Caminero. Hernandez's brother Theo is also in high demand after a stellar season on loan at Alaves from Atletico Madrid with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City among those willing to pay his 24m euro release clause. The pair's father Jean-Francois Hernandez also played for Atletico between 2000 and 2001.
PREMIER LEAGUE 13:30 Manchester City v Crystal Palace 16:00 Bournemouth v Stoke City 16:00 Burnley v West Bromwich Albion 16:00 Hull City v Sunderland 16:00 Leicester City v Watford 18:30 Swansea City v Everton LADBROKES SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP 13:15 Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Hamilton Academical 16:00 Celtic v St Johnstone 16:00 Kilmarnock v Dundee 16:00 Motherwell v Ross County SKY BET LEAGUE TWO 18:30 Blackpool v Leyton Orient 18:30 Colchester United v Yeovil Town 18:30 Crawley Town v Mansfield Town 18:30 Crewe Alexandra v Barnet 18:30 Exeter City v Carlisle United 18:30 Grimsby Town v Plymouth Argyle 18:30 Hartlepool United v Doncaster Rovers 18:30 Luton Town v Morecambe 18:30 Newport County v Notts County 18:30 Portsmouth v Cheltenham Town 18:30 Stevenage v Accrington Stanley 18:30 Wycombe Wanderers v Cambridge United LADBROKES SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP 16:00 Dumbarton v Falkirk 16:00 Hibernian v St Mirren 16:00 Greenock Morton v Dundee United 16:00 Queen of the South v Dunfermline Athletic 16:00 Raith Rovers v Ayr United LADBROKES SCOTTISH LEAGUE ONE 16:00 Airdrieonians v Queen's Park 16:00 Albion Rovers v Livingston 16:00 Peterhead v Alloa Athletic 16:00 Stenhousemuir v Brechin City 16:00 Stranraer v East Fife LADBROKES SCOTTISH LEAGUE TWO - PLAY-OFF SEMI-FINAL 16:00 East Kilbride v Buckie Thistle LADBROKES SCOTTISH LEAGUE TWO 16:00 Berwick Rangers v Edinburgh City 16:00 Elgin City v Cowdenbeath 16:00 Forfar Athletic v Annan Athletic 16:00 Montrose v Clyde 16:00 Stirling Albion v Arbroath Sunday 7th May 2017 PREMIER LEAGUE 14:30 Liverpool v Southampton 17:00 Arsenal v Manchester United LADBROKES SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP 13:15 Partick Thistle v Rangers 16:00 Heart of Midlothian v Aberdeen SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP 13:00 Aston Villa v Brighton & Hove Albion 13:00 Brentford v Blackburn Rovers 13:00 Bristol City v Birmingham City 13:00 Burton Albion v Reading 13:00 Huddersfield Town v Cardiff City 13:00 Newcastle United v Barnsley 13:00 Norwich City v Queens Park Rangers 13:00 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town 13:00 Rotherham United v Derby County 13:00 Sheffield Wednesday v Fulham 13:00 Wigan Athletic v Leeds United 13:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Preston North End SKY BET LEAGUE ONE 19:30 Fleetwood Town v Bradford City 19:30 Scunthorpe United v Millwall Monday 8th May 2017 PREMIER LEAGUE 21:00 Chelsea v Middlesbrough Tuesday 9th May 2017 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - SEMI-FINALS 20:45 Juventus v Monaco Wednesday 10th May 2017 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - SEMI-FINALS 20:45 Atlético Madrid v Real Madrid PREMIER LEAGUE 20:45 Southampton v Arsenal
BARCA BID
THE FINAL RUN-IN
A 60 million euro offer might be enough for Barcelona to sign Phillipe Courtinho from Liverpool, according to reports in the Spanish media. After previous rejections, the La Liga leaders are set to make another bid, as they look to offload players this summer to make room for new signings, as well as freeing up funds in the transfer market. The 24-year-old would apparently request an annual salary of over six million euro.
GIRO REVERSE
Giro d'Italia organisers have abandoned plans for a best downhill rider category after criticism from riders that the idea was "lifethreatening". The plans would have seen riders timed on 10 downhill sections during the threeweek race, with prizes for each day and the overall fastest descender. Belgian rider Wouter Weylandt died after crashing on a descent during stage three of the 2011 Giro d'Italia. The 100th race starts today.
This weekend’s Premier League matches are spread over four days, with title contenders Spurs and Chelsea bookending another key round of fixtures, writes ALEX TRELINSKI. With three games left, second-placed Tottenham get things going this evening as they can bridge that four point gap behind Chelsea if they beat West Ham United at the London Stadium(9.00 pm kick-off). Spurs are on a run of nine consecutive league wins as they look to pip the Blues to title, but Slaven Bilic’s side will be looking for revenge against Spurs. The Hammers came closest to inflicting what would have been Tottenham’s only league defeat at White Hart Lane – only for Spurs to come back from 2-1 down in stoppage time to claim a 3-2 win in November. Chelsea have dealt well with the split-fixture situation and the points on the table pressure,with a good response every time that their London rivals have bagged a win to temporarily close the gap at the top. Antonio Conte’s side will surely not offer any mercy on Monday night at home to relegation certainties Middlesbrough, though the Teeside team did manage to take a point from Champions League-chasing Manchester City on Sunday with a 2-2 draw at the Riverside Stadium. Though the two Manchester sides could only manage two points from each of their last matches, including an unispiring local derby, they do still have a game in hand on third-placed Liverpool, who are still celebrating that wonderful winning Cam strike at Watford on Monday. City entertain Crystal Palace tomorrow lunchtime, whilst United visit their old friends Arsenal on Sunday. Liverpool also have a Sunday date against Southampton at Anfield, with a glance at the table suggesting the top four will stay where they are come the end of the season(sorry, Man Utd fans!). At the bottom, will be it Hull or Swansea that will join Boro and Sunderland in the Championship next season(I know that Palace, West Ham and Burnley are not yet technically safe!)? I admit a slight personal bias to rooting for Hull, as many years ago I cut my football reporting teeth at Boothferry Park interviewing one of Hull’s star players, a certain Steve McClaren! The Tigers are two points clear of Swansea with a similar goal difference, and they must fancy their chances at home tomorrow to Sunderland, with the Welsh side at home later on to Everton. The final deck of Championship matches is being played out this Sunday(1.00 pm kick-off), with all the issues sorted out at the top, short of the play-off teams working out who they might meet in the semi-finals. The main focus is at the bottom as to whether Birmingham, Nottm Forest, or Blackburn will join Wigan and Rotherham in League One next season. I fancy Forest to have the best chance to stay up, as they entertain Ipswich, whilst Birmingham under Harry Houdini(two points above the drop zone and a good goal difference) go to Bristol City, and Blackburn go to Brentford. I suspect the time is up for the Ewood Park outfit who must dreaming of those old days of Shearer and Dalglish!