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“BIG STEP” TO JUSTICE
British man, whose body washed up on an Orihuela Costa beach after he was strangled, bound and wrapped in a bin bag, was unlawfully killed, a Liverpool inquest ruled this week. Two alleged prime suspects are behind bars in UK prisons for drugs offences, whilst a Merseyside police officer admitted to the coroner that three years on, the Guardia Civil investigation had stalled. Francis Brennan, 25, from the Anfield area of Liverpool, was discovered in the bag on La Zenia beach in March 2014 after he had been kidnapped on the northern Costa Blanca by three men pretending to be Guardia officers. Liverpool coroner Andre Rebello ruled his death was an "unlawful killing" which Brennan’s mother described as a "big step" towards justice, according to a report in the Liverpool Echo. "I’m satisfied that his death was through strangulation and given the circumstances in which his body was washed on the beach, I’m satisfied that he was unlawfully killed,” said Rebello. Monday’s verdict came more than three years after the gas fitter was last seen being stopped by at least three men in Javea as he travelled between his home and the gym. At the time of his murder, the 25 year-old was on the run from the police, as he was awaiting a
court date following a stabbing at a concert in Milton Keynes. Brennan had fled to the Costa Blanca with his girlfriend, Sophie, before Christmas 2013 after ignoring the advice of his parents to stay in Britain, and was approached on January 24th 2014 in Javea by three men wearing caps like those worn by Guardia Civil officers, and forced into a car, before being taken to an unknown location. No-one has been charged over his death. In a statement issued on behalf of Ms Brennan after the inquest, she said: “Francis came from a loving, close family. “His death has left a huge gap - the damage and devastation can never be repaired. “No justice will ever replace our son. No-one deserves to have their life taken from them in such a cruel way. We feel, today, the inquest is a big step for us.” The “hit” was allegedly ordered by Liverpudlian, Paul Scott, who was jailed for 14 years after admitting to conspiracy over the importation of cocaine to the UK, with the Guardia Civil naming him as the prime suspect for plotting the Brennan killing, which was said to be over a debt. One of the three men allegedly “hired” for the job was said to be an associate of Scott, Paul Monk, who was arrested by the Guardia at his
Javea villa two years ago in a joint operation with the British police. Monk was subsequently put behind bars for 18 years after an Old Bailey trial earlier this year, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Monday’s inquest heard that whilst the Guardia Civil is investigating Brennan’s
death, progress has stalled. Merseyside Police Detective Inspector Steve Christian told the court: “Proceedings are still ongoing [in Spain] but are not progressing at the moment. They continue to go forward but there are no current leads or lines of enquiry that are standing out, but obviously the investigation still continues.”
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Four men that allegedly targetted mainly foreign tourists across Alicante Province and the Murcia region have pleaded not guilty to seven violent robberies. Their trial started this week in Alicante City, with a fifth man being tried in absentia. Prosecutors are calling for a total of 120 years in jail for each person, with incidents last June in Cabo Roig, Orihuela, and at
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also be sent to remind people of when their appointment is scheduled. Users can log in using their date of birth and SIP card number, with the service available in both the Spanish and Valenciano languages, as well as the app providing details of where the nearest health centre or hospital is, depending on where you are in the Valencian region.
Mar Menor’s beaches and ports have all been stripped of their Blue Flag status, with the Murcia region suffering the greatest loss of the internationally renowned kitemark which denotes superior quality, cleanliness, safety, accessibility for the disabled, and general facilities. Murcia now is down to
just 24 Blue Flags, compared to 40 in 2016, with the losses on the Mar Menor being put down to serious issues with water quality last year when the surveys were being carried out. In contrast the Valencian region saw an extra four flags added in the announcement made in Madrid this week, taking it
up to 129. One of those new awards has gone to Cala Mosa on the Orihuela Costa, which has been the subject of a long-standing battle against a proposed housing development. Spain continues to be the world leader in Blue Flag awards with 684 taking in mainly beaches and ports.
Going Forward A helicopter landing pad is set to be included in the final design for the delayed emergency centre for the Orihuela Costa based at La Zenia. The incompleted structure was abandoned in 2011 after the developer went bankrupt, and it took until last year for the Valencian Government under PSOE President Ximo Puig to resurrect the project after local protests and lobbying. Orihuela council's emergencies councillor Victor Valverde said that the two
point two million euro tender to finish the centre would be advertised during the summer, with a completion date set for June 2019. Last autumn, Valverde stated that the contract would be advertised before this summer. Besides the heliport, which would be used by the Guardia Civil in addition to the fire and medical services, Valverde said that the revised plans would also include rest areas for shift workers at the central facility.
Thin Blue Line Rojales local police have stopped doing voluntary overtime as they are fed up over the lack of any improvement to their working conditions. The officers have told Rojales mayor Antonio Perez that they’ve had enough of broken promises,
and will stop volunteering to provide cover for events like fiestas and pilgrimages. In a strongly worded statement, the local police said that they had felt abandoned by Rojales council in that it hasn’t addressed any of their concerns in recent years.
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Mowed Down A car driven by a drunken 28-year-old Gandia woman rammed into a group of triathlon cyclists on the Northern Costa Blanca, killing two of them, with three others seriously injured. One of those injured was 28-yearold Scott Gordon, a British ex-pat from North-East Scotland who moved to Javea with his family and two daughters four years ago. The incident happened on Sunday at around 8.30 am on the N-332 between Oliva and Denia, as the cyclists from the Club Atlètic Llebeig de Xàbia were mowed down, as the car hit them on thr wrong side of the road. Uninjured survivor Jaime Escortell said that he cheated death by flinging himself onto the hard shoulder. The driver tested positive for being four times over the limit with alcohol and drugs present in her blood. Witnesses described the driver as being "totally out of it". In December 2013, the 28-year-old pleaded guilty at a "speedy trial" to drink-dri-
ving, and had her driving license suspended. The Guardia Civil from Gandia arrested the woman on a variety of charges including that of reckless homicide, with a judge denying her bail. One of those who died was the son of the ex-mayor of Xàbia, Eduardo Monfort. Former Club Atlètic president Julio Almazan said:-
We’re all still in a state of shock. I’ve been told the woman driver hit the members of our club head-on after invading their carriageway and tested positive for cocaine as well as failing a drink-drive test." “It happened around 8.30am so it’s possible she fell asleep at the wheel as she was heading home after a night out partying."
Tiger Concern
A police investigation into the death of a zookeeper that was killed by a tiger at Benidorm’s Terra Natura park last summer suggests that the animal could have escaped into the main body of the park, and even beyond. 37-year-old keeper Ainhoa Pariente (pictured) was mauled after Terra Natura claim that she left the gate
partly open to the tigers' den whilst she was cleaning out their stalls, and one of them slipped through and went for her. Her family and friends have challenged that view and are running a campaign called Justicia Para Ainhoa. The police report says that it would have been “relatively easy for the animal to get out of the park, with the fencing and gates not high enough to
stop the tiger from leaping over which would posed a major threat to people in the area”. A Benidorm judge is continuing to investigate the death of the keeper, with the police report suggesting that Ainhoa had not been issued any documentation that she had been given proper safety training by Terra Natura in the 11 years that she worked there.
No Tips Then It was a young boy’s first holy communion celebration that he will never forget, as family members fought off assaults from restaurant staff at a Murcia City establishment, after complaining about the quality of a meat dish and the general service offered last Sunday afternoon. The La Verdad newspaper reported that blows were traded by up to eight people at the unnamed establishment at Puente Tocinos in the Murcia City area with emergency services called in. Witnesses said that a dispute started between the son of the restaurant owner and the uncle of the boy who was at the centre of the celebration. The uncle told La Verdad that he was very upset about the service being provided by the restaurant staff and asked one of them over so that he could make a complaint, which also involved the quality of the meat that had been served up to them.
Raised voices then turned to an all-out fight as up to one of the waiters allegedly punched the man, and then other staff members joined in a five minute brawl, which also involved his two children aged 23 and 16; and an elderly woman, who was hit when she tried to intervene. She, the uncle, and the children all went to a health centre afterwards for treatment to their bruises. He told the La Verdad
newspaper subsequently that he is planning to make a series of formal complaints to the National Police. “They have beaten me and my children”, the unnamed man said. An eyewitness called Marina said that “I had to hide because glasses and dishes were flying all around the terrace”. La Verdad reported that they were unable to make contact with the restaurant owners to get a comment.
Sunny Sunday
Hundreds of people from local associations as well as families and individuals took advantage of last Sunday’s sunny weather to take part in the ninth Race for Life in aid of MABS Cancer support at Los Alcazares. The final total of money
raised from the event will take a couple of weeks to tot up, with plenty of fun had by the participants last Sunday, which included a large group from ADAPT (The Association of English speakers of San Pedro del Pinatar).
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Keep It Open
The opposition parties in the Murcia assembly say that San Javier airport could still remain open and be profitable, even when the new facility at Corvera eventually becomes operational after the award of a management tender (as reported in last week’s Courier). The PSOE (Socialist), Ciudadadnos, and Podemos parties have presented a joint motion, which also says that the current operator at
Wrong Touch
A 55-year-old Torrevieja teacher has been found guilty of inappropriately touching a female pupil when she asked for help after class. The Elche court ruled that this incident back in 2014 at a Torrevieja school did not stretch to sexual abuse, and the man was fined a thousand euro for the incident, and ordered to pay three thousand euro to the girl’s family, as well as legal costs.
San Javier, AENA, should be awarded the Corvera 25year-franchise as it makes the most economic sense. Deputy spokesman for the PSOE group in the Assembly, Joaquín López Pagán, said that San Javier continues to work well economically, and criticised the Partido Popular administration for going forward with a public tender process, since only the statesupported operator AENA offered a viable proposition
for Corvera. Ciudadanos deputy Luis Fernández added:- San Javier is not only profitable, but has also won two international awards for its efficiency and quality of service”. Patricia Fernández, a Partido Popular deputy, responded by saying the motion and call for AENA to get the Corvera contract was simply illegal, as the whole contractual process has to be conducted under strict guidelines.
No Change
Algorfa residents will not have pay any higher taxes to the local council over the next year, after the authority confirmed a surplus of 122 thousand euro going into the 2017 budget. Mayor Manuel Ros said that the budget had been
produced after "many months of work", and that investment and infrastructure improvements in the area would be carried out with the help of external grants from Alicante Provincial Council and the Valencian Government.
Council Response
Orihuela council say that they will try and put things right over the state of public parks and play areas on the Orihuela Costa after recent criticism from groups like the Federación de Asociaciones de Orihuela Costa(FAOC). The Courier reported a fortnight ago that FAOC described that taking a child onto some play areas would be "suicidal", due to the dangerous state
of some equipment. Coastal councillor Luisa Boné, said that she had put an emergency plan into action to deal with parks and play areas, as well as dealing with weeds that have popped up on many of the local roads and pavements. Boné said that she wants the end the bad image of the area that the problems were projecting and that three council teams were
working across the Orihuela Costa doing pruning and clearing work, as well as maintenance on seating and play area equipment. The councillor added that the council had agreed a 17 thousand euro contract with a company that would remove and fumigate weeds on roads and pavements throughout the area over the next few weeks.
Scam Merchant
A Santa Pola-based Guardia Civil officer has been found guilty by an Alicante court of being part of an elaborate fake driving license scam that targeted mainly non-Spaniards. He was handed down a twoyear jail sentence for accessing and misusing personal data, with 21 month
sentences given to two other men. The sophisticated scam operated in the summer of 2011 with three people, including the alleged leader of the group who posed as a policeman and another who was a bogus Trafico officer, attracting people who needed to get a Spanish driving
license and charging them 100 euro each time for the service. The Guardia officer was part of the scheme in getting personal information off computer databases with some of the applicants having to visit him in person at his Santa Pola barracks (pictured).
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Dodgy Bankers
The National Court has said that it is investigating seven former HSBC executives in the private banking business charged with money laundering and criminal organisation. HSBC's Swiss banking
unit has been investigated in several countries after leaked documents suggested it helped wealthy people around the world dodge taxes The Judge ruling on the case, Jose de la Mata (pic-
tured) said that he had found evidence that the executives worked with Banco Santander and BNP Paribas in order to transfer funds at least until 2008 to avoid taxation in Spain
Bouncy Death
A six-year-old girl died after a bouncy castle exploded and catapulted her more than 45 foot into the air. Half a dozen other children were injured, three of them seriously, after the incident in a restaurant garden in Caldes de Malavella in the Girona area of northeast Spain on Sunday after-
noon. Reports suggested that the venue did not have the necessary permits for the castle to be there. It is understood a valve failed on the inflatable and pressure built up causing the explosion which sent children high into the air before crashing down onto tarmac or grass. Three youngsters most
seriously hurt were rushed to hospital in a helicopter, and the girl, six, died overnight of her severe injuries. The emergency services say the six other boys and girls suffered various injuries when they were flung off the bouncy castle, parts of which reached the roof of the restaurant.
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OSLO CONCILIATION BOARD Extract from complaint currently being dealt with by Oslo Conciliation Board – Dept. 3 Case No. F2016-050369 Complainant: DnB Bank ASA, Po.Box 1600 Sentrum, 0021 Oslo, Norway. Defendant: Tina-Mari Kjensli. Last known adress; Avenida Obsidiana, Edificio El Barco, Portal A-B Benalmapena Malaga, Spain. The Complainant has filed a complaint against the Defendant with Oslo Conciliation Board with a demand for payment of NOK 40785,00 with the addition of interest at the legal rate and legal costs.
Opposition socialist (PSOE) councillors in San Fulgencio have called for the resignation of the Partido Popular mayor, Carlos Ramirez over a new canning factory that has opened allegedly without any appropriate environmental licenses. Ramirez also doubles up as the urban councillor on the authority, and critics from the PSOE and the Independent PIPN family say that the structure belongs partly to the husband of a Partido Popular councillor, and that the municipal technician has confirmed that the building does not comply to
Valencian land laws. Ramirez’s opponents say that he "is causing a great damage to the municipal budgets by not getting the appropriate taxes that are required from the company”. The mayor is facing a corruption court hearing in September over allegations that he pumped in 190 thousand euro of public money as a subsidy into a football club that he was involved with. He could be barred from public office for nine years if he is found guilty and the Orihuela court accepts the sentence call from the anti-corruption prosecutor. He emphatically denies the charge.
The Defendant is ordered to reply to the Conciliation Board in writing by 30.08.2017 stating whether or not the Defendant acknowledges and accepts the Complainant’s claim. If a reply has not been delivered prior to the expiry of the stated time limit, judgment by default can be pronounced on the basis of the Complainant’s representation of the facts of the case. As the Defendant has no known address, service will be executed with authority in the Courts Act Section 181. The complaint and order to reply will be deemed to have been legally served when it has been posted at the legal venue for four weeks. The documents pertaining to the case can be collected from the Conciliation Board’s offices at Pilestredet 19, 0164 Oslo, Norway. The documents can be sent to a new address supplied by the Defendant if the Defendant so requests.
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On Your Bike
Last month’s Bike for Life event, hosted by Bar UK, in Torre de la Horradada ended up raising 763 euro for the Maria and the Pink Ladies charity.
The 10 kilometre bike ride itself clocked up 600 euro for the cancer support group, with the rest of money collected on the day by the volunteers. Other recent fund-
Instant Success
raising events and donations to the charity included 450 euro from the Peacocks Petanca Club, and 600 euro raised by fashion show hosted by Timeless Fashions.
Welcome Money
Age Concern Costa Blanca south got a recent boost to their coffers to the tune of 405 euro thanks to the Torrevieja branch of the Royal Naval Association.
Age Concern President Maureen Payne thanked the Association for their generosity at the presentation which took place at the local Age Concern headquarters
Kath’s Blooms
Well-known flower demonstrator Kathleen Williams will be flying in from the UK for the next meeting of the Torrevieja Flower Club on Wednesday May 17th at the Asturias Restaurant in Punta Prima. Oldham-based Williams
will be giving a talk and demonstration called "Once in a Blue Moon”, with the meeting starting at 2.00 pm, with guests very welcome to come along. More details are available from Sandra on 966 848 220.
in La Siesta, Torrevieja. The happy charity workers was handed the cheque by the Royal Naval Association’s standard bearer, Ian Rowlands.
A Pilar de la Horadadabased choir that has only been together for 16 months has walked away with the gold medal at last month’s Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers convention at Benalmadena on the Costa del Sol. Pilarmonics, despite their short time together, also got trophies for the best score in both the music and singing categories.
every Wednesday evening at the Pilar Christian Community Church on Calle Canalejas in Pilar de la Horadada between 6.45 pm and 9.15 pm. If you are interested in finding out more about barbershop singing, then check out the Pilarmonics Facebook page, which also features their winning performance. www.facebook.com/pilarmonics
Under The Gavel
Cancer charity MABS Murcia Mar Menor is holding a Grand Auction at La Zona Bar in Los Alcazares on Tuesday May 23rd. The group are looking for items to make a big fundraising occasion, with sellers and the charity both set to benefit!
Double Presentation
The Velvetones choir handed out cheques last week to local charities after successful fund-raising nights with the Campoverde Reef Band and a St George's Day quiz at the Bridge Bar in Rojales. The Torrevieja-based choir presented cheques of
Musical director, Dawn Ritch who lives in Cabo Roig, said “This is beyond our wildest dreams. We are a brand new chorus and this was our very first competition so we had no idea what kind of scores we would be able to achieve. We all worked very hard in preparation for the competition and are thrilled to be the new National Champions.” Pilarmonics rehearse
250 euro each to the A.E.C.C. cancer charity and ALPE at their weekly rehearsal at the El Paraiso Restaurant, Torrevieja. New members are always welcome and more details are available via the website, www.velvetonesharmonytorrevieja.com.
The auction starts at 3.00 pm, with two hours to check in any items from 11.00 am, and viewing running between 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm. The cost per item to be sold is four euro, whilst there’s big discount if you are selling three items and
more, with the price just 10 euro. For items that are sold over 20 euro, there’s a 20 percent commission that goes to the charity. For more details, pop into the MABS shop in San Javier or send an email to mabsmurciapr@hotmail.com
Bang On Cue
A Mil Palmeras man is organising a 24 hour charity pool tournament in Cabo Roig in aid of the Paul Cunningham Nurses charity. Phil Sutton (pictured) has put the day-long event together which will start at Moores Bar on Wednesday May 24th at 6.00 pm, and which will finish exactly 24
hours later. Live entertainment will be staged at times during the period, with complementary food being provided by local restaurants, and 25 local locations have special collection tins ready for donations. Over 20 businesses have aslo donated prizes worth close to 500 euro for a raffle.
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Getting Your Numbers Right Keith Littlewood, International Financial Adviser at Blacktower, Costa Cálida During the last political year, we have been given numbers after numbers by politicians who sound like they know what they are talking about and who are often very convincing and believable. However, how do we know what is right and what is not?The humble everyday person has no idea how much being a member of the EU costs per day, and nor do we know how much it will save the UK after Brexit – even the politicians cannot seem to agree. Neither do we know how much it will cost to put 10,000 policemen on the streets or how much will be raised if capital gains tax allowances are cut.But, what we are aware of are the numbers that are pertinent to our daily living; we have a rough idea of the cost of an internet line and a litre of petrol, and we would usually be able to spot what we think is a good deal. When providing financial advice, numbers are everything.Usually, the one number everybody is interested in is the percentage rate of return. I often hear things like ‘I am getting 10%’, ‘I have been offered 8%’.You may hear things like that too. It may be true those returns are being achieved, but some investments can be very complex and,
and even take a second opinion. If the investment is genuine, it will still be available next week. Never rush into a decision and, if you are feeling rushed or pressured, then walk away. As a benchmark, if you have money instantly accessible in an account with no risk or penalties, you will find it very difficult to get more than 1.5%. For a cautious investment over a time period and some access constraints,you could be getting up to 4%. If you are being offered more than this, then please get a second opinion on your holdings – it may not be what you think it is. If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. In today’s financial climate, it is essential you do everything you can to make sure your money is safe and secure and what you want to transpire in the future has the best chance of happening. If you need advice or if have any questions regarding the above you can contact me, Keith Littlewood DipPFS, on 657 684 094 or email keith.littlewood@blacktowerfm.com. You can also make an appointment to come and have a no-obligation discussion in one of our offices. anything offering these sorts of returns, will have some sort of catch or small writing whereby to some degree their money will be at risk. Very recently, a company was offering 2% per month return and was paying that out to investors, but when people tried to get their capital back, it all went very sour and many people lost their money. When making an investment, I would always urge people to take their time, do research on the adviser and company
The above information was correct at the time of preparation and does not constitute investment advice and you should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity. Blacktower Financial Management (Int) Ltd is licensed in Gibraltar by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and is registered with both the DGS and CNMV in Spain
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Peeing Problems
CHIQUI Chiqui was found thrown over the SAT kennels wall one night with a note from the owners that they could no longer care for him. He has a wonderful temperament and he is looking for a lovingforever home. Chiqui is around three years old and will be fully vaccinated, micro- chipped and castrated before he leaves the kennels. If you would like to give this gorgeous little boy a home, then please contact the SAT kennels on 966 710 047 or email info@satanimalrescue.com
DUKE Duke is a four-year-old German shepherd that found in the campo some four months ago. Duke was emaciated and dehydrated but now he is in perfect health and loves to be around people, and is now looking for a forever home. He isn't keen on cats or little dogs but great with dogs his own size. For more details about Duke, call Pets in Spain on 645 469 253.www.petsinspain.com
LUNA Luna is a six-year-old girl who was for breeding for all of her life. She is now looking for a home of her own. Luna is great with other dogs and has been living in a home, and is quite small weighing in at around five kilos. For more about this lovely girl, please phone PEPA on 650 304 746 or email p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com
MURPHY
Murphy is a beautiful three month old pup who is being fostered in a home with his siblings and other dogs and cats. Murphy is a Boxer/GSD cross, who will likely grow up to be when fully grown. He is a laid back pup, who likes to get on with everyone that likes his cuddles. Murphy would fit into any home and to learn more, call PEPA on 650 304 746 or email p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com
There are different reasons why dogs display inappropriate urination. If your dog is a puppy, then house training might not be complete yet. House training can take a while, and you might need to revisit the steps. If your dog is definitely house trained and the inappropriate urination started well after house training was complete, then there are other potential reasons. First and foremost, it is essential to rule out a health problem before you look into a behavioural problem. Urinary Tract Problems If your dog suddenly starts peeing in the house then it could be a urinary tract infection. Most likely, your vet will want a urine sample from your dog in order to perform a test called a urinalysis, which is done to look for bacteria and abnormal cells in the urine. If an infection is detected, then antibiotics will be given. Other possible urinary issues that might be found include cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), crystals in the urine and/or bladder stones. Most urinary issues can be treated with medications, supplements and/or diet changes. However, bladder stones sometimes require surgery. Incontinence Urinary incontinence is often seen as dogs reach their senior years, but some get it young. It’s usually seen as urine leaking or dribbling on and off. Whilst some dogs leave puddles in their beds or the floor during rest or naps. Dogs who consciously pee large quantities in inappropriate areas are probably not incontinent. The problem can often be treated with medication, and some owners lay out
ROLO Rolo was found in the countryside, very thin with some ticks and fleas, and was very nervous. He has now been at the SAT kennels for six weeks and has turned into a very happy, playful and confident boy who gets on well with other dogs. Rolo is around a year old, weighing in at 14 kilos and is now ready for a special home. To learn more about him, please call 966 710 047 or email info@satanimalrescue.com
absorbent pads. Other Health Issues Health problems like kidney disease, Cushing’s disease, and diabetes can all lead to urinary issues. Your vet may recommend additional testing to rule out one or more of these diseases depending on your dog's other symptoms, if any. Treatment will depend on the diagnosis. Age Old age can bring on other causes for urinary accidents. Forms of dementia or senility can occur in aging dogs, leading to house soiling. These dogs simply forget their house training or even where they are. Kidney failure also tends to crop up in old age, and in some cases, dementia can be treated with medications and supplements. Behavioural Problems Once health issues have been ruled out, you pretty much know you are dealing with a behavioural problem. Some dogs (especially males) exhibit marking behaviour even after being altered. Or, your dog might be exhibiting submissive/excitement urination. Examine the situation in your home: have you got a new pet? Has someone in the home left or passed away? Dogs are more affected by these things that many people realise. What can you do? Repeat the steps of house training. Also, try to figure out if there is something stressful that’s appeared in your dog's environment. Eliminate it if possible, or teach your dog to live with it, and even consider getting a dog trainer or behaviourist involved.
TYLER Tyler and his brother Kingsley were born just over four years ago in January 2013. Rescued as small puppies, they are medium- sized dogs and still looking for a loving home. Lively and full of energy, they need a home where their new family can give them lots of exercise, or a lot of space to run around in. To arrange to meet the brothers, please call APAH on 630 422 563 or 616 210 850.
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Fatal Error A Madrid area man had to be treated for shock after he accidentally ran over and killed his wife. The victim, 52, had tripped over in a communal garage in the town of Usera, and her husband stopped the car to get out and help her. She had just got out of the specially adapted disabled driver vehicle to collect the shopping bags on the back seat when she stumbled. Her husband then slipped the gear into reverse by mistake and trapped his wife between the car and the wall. She suffered a major chest injury leading to a fatal heart attack, with paramedics unable to revive her.
A Torrellano couple have been handed down a five and a half year jail sentence, after medics at Alicante General Hospital back in 2010 discovered their threemonth-old baby had suffered physical abuse. The baby had suffered several bone breaks, and it was only when the youngster was taken to hospital, that doctors discovered all the injuries. The judge at the Alicante Provincial Court in Elche (pictured) also prohibited the couple from any form of contact with their child for seven and a half years, and were ordered to pay over two and a half thousand euro in compensation.
Sad Return The body of a Scottish woman who fell to her death during a hen weekend in Benidorm has been returned home. Kirsty Maxwell's family had her her coffin flown back after 30 thousand pounds was raised to pay the costs, according to the Daily Record newspaper. Kirsty, 27, was partying over the May day holiday weekend when she left her ninth-floor bedroom at the Apartamentos Payma ,and walked to a room above, and fell 100 feet from a balcony. Five British men, who did not know Kirsty and
Abusive Case
were drinking in the room, claim she was confused when she knocked at 8.00 am. Her family from Livingston have hired a solicitor to independently investigate her death, after a man appeared before a Benidorm judge. 32-year-old Joseph Graham from Nottingham, arrested hours later on suspicion of her homicide, appeared before an investigating judge after two nights in a police cell. He was subsequently bailed with reports suggesting that it was just a “precautionary�
measure. Court papers reportedly say that Graham insisted that Kirsty had jumped.
The youngster was taken into care by the Valencian authorities in October 2010 and is now seven years old, and has had a fortnightly supervised meeting with his father, whilst his mother has
not seen him, or wanted to, since 2010. The judge described their lack of interest in getting some kind of formal custody for child in the last six and a half years as "revealing".
Tower Latest
Torrevieja council says that test work has started to stop the deterioration of the Torre De La Mata watchtower at Plaza Del Embarcadero, La Mata.
Local groups have slammed the state of the iconic structure and the lack of maintenance work done by the council, with councillor Javier Manzanares stat-
ing that a search for replacement rocks for the structure had now started, as well the need to put together a longer-term project to preserve the tower
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Extended Closure A further stretch of Guardamar’s Babiliona beach has been closed off due to the further deterioration of properties adjoining it, as well as the state of the beach itself. Guardamar council has now shut off 900 metres of the beach, with new fences and signs outlining the extended prohibited area. Last month residents in the area decided to a pay a total of 800 thousand euro to rebuild the walkway and to carry out urgent repairs to the buildings, in the wake of the winter storms that added to Babilonia’s long-term problems.
A 12-year-old girl who stabbed her teenage boyfriend at her Madrid school will not face any legal action because she is too young. The youngster, who will be 13 later this month, is said to have been going out with her 14-year-old victim – identified as Markus – and they both belonged to an urban gang known as 'Emo' The accused, a pupil at the Valdebernardo high school in Madrid, goes by the nickname of 'Tóxica'. She stabbed Markus five times with a 'sharp object', leaving him in a serious condition and having to
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be rushed to hospital for emergency treatment. He has since been discharged and his life is not in danger. Markus was helped by staff who witnessed the attack and called an ambulance. It is believed the assault was due to jealousy
or a similar relationship conflict between the teen lovers. As the girl is only 12, she is considered legally immune and the youth prosecution has closed its file on her case, since authorities cannot take any action. She has though been suspended by the school.
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Take It Easy A disruptive passenger on an Easyjet flight to AlicanteElche airport got a special greeting on his arrival on the Costa Blanca when he was taken away by the Guardia Civil. The man caused a commotion on the Easyjet service from Newcastle on Thursday May 4th, after being abusive to a female flight attendant and banging a toilet door in her face. The plane's captain called authorities at Alicante-Elche to organise the detention of the passenger. An Easyjet spokesman
said:- "Upon landing, the aircraft was held on the runway for a short period of time as officers boarded the craft and removed the passen-
ger". Details of the offender, including his nationality, have not yet been made public.
Dry And Mild
After some of the winter storms, Torrevieja produced some contrasting figures in April to be the driest populated area in the Valencian region, according to figures from the Mistral Project.
Using their own local figures, and the official statistics from the State Meteorological Agency, the Mistral Project team say that just a total of nought point eight litres per square metre
of rain fell in Torrevieja fell last month. Despite some strong winds, April was actually milder than normal, with temperatures just over half a degree higher than average.
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Food & Drink
Banana oat muffins Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, mashed 270g oats 75ml melted coconut oil 150g maple syrup 2 eggs 60ml almond milk 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon Method: Preheat the oven to 165°C/325°F/Gas3. Place 12 muffins cases in your muffin tin. In a large bowl, combine the coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, mashed bananas and almond milk. Then, add the oats, the baking soda, vanilla extract, salt and cinnamon and mix well. Spoon the batter into the muffin cases, about 2/3 full, then bake for 25 minutes, until a skewer inserted into a muffin comes out clean. Let cool and enjoy! Chef's Tip: You can add ingredients such as walnuts, chocolate chips or berries (50 to 100g). Just combine them with the mix at the end.
Ingredients: 2 ciabatta breads, sliced in half 1 shallot, thinly sliced 2 tbsp white vinegar 3 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, very finely sliced Handful vine-ripened or cherry tomatoes (a mixture of red and yellow is nice), halved or quartered 1 ball buffalo mozzarella, drained 10 basil leaves 1 large green chilli, deseeded and sliced (optional) Method: Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas mark 6. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and set aside. Place the shallots in 1 tablespoon of the vinegar, along with some salt. Drizzle the ciabattas with 1 tablespoon of olive oil each, then divide the garlic between them. Top with the tomatoes, cheese, basil, and the remaining olive oil and vinegar. Drain the shallots and sprinkle over with the chilli if using then bake for 15 minutes. Serve with a salad if you like.
Garlic pizza bread with tomatoes and mozzarella
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Fusilli pasta tossed vegetables and a curried dressing
Ingredients: ½ head of cauliflower, roughly chopped into florets 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp mild curry powder seasoning 1 small red onions, finely sliced 225g fusilli pasta 4 tbsp light mayonnaise 4 tsp rogan josh curry paste 150g natural yoghurt Juice ½ lemon 2 tbsp mango chutney 15g coriander, chopped
Method: Steam the cauliflower until just tender but maintaining a crunch. In a non-stick pan, heat the oil until hot but not smoking then add in the cauliflower and fry for a few minutes stirring. Add in the curry powder and coat the cauliflower well, stirring. Cook for 2-3 minutes then add in the red onion and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, stirring.
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Remove from the heat. Cook the pasta according to the instructions then drain and set aside. Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, curry paste, yoghurt, lemon juice, chutney with some salt and pepper in a small bowl. In a serving bowl, add the pasta, the spiced cauliflower and onion mixture then pour over the curried mayonnaise. Top with the coriander and serve.
Chicken Parmigiana
Ingredients:
Method:
4 large, skinless chicken breasts 1 egg, beaten 75g breadcrumbs 75g Parmesan, grated 2 garlic clove, crushed Half a jar passata 200g tin chopped tomatoes 1 tsp dried oregano 75g mozzarella, torn Olive oil
Place the chicken breasts between clingfilm sheets, and bash out with a rolling pin until they are nice and thin. Dip the chicken in the egg, then breadcrumbs, mixed with half the Parmesan. Set aside on a plate in the fridge while you make the sauce. Heat the oil and cook the garlic for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes, passata and oregano before allowing to
simmer for 5-10 minutes. Heat your grill to high, and cook the chicken for 5 minutes each side, then remove. Pour the tomato sauce into a shallow ovenproof dish and top with the chicken. Scatter over the mozzarella and remaining Parmesan, and grill for 3-4 minutes until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbling. Serve with pasta, and enjoy!
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Friday 12th May 2017
Cookie dough baked Alaska Ingredients: For the cake 115g butter, at room temperature 115g caster sugar 115g flour 2 eggs 1 tsp baking powder For the topping 900ml vanilla ice-cream 100g crushed cookies 150g caster sugar 4 egg whites A few drops of lemon juice
Method: Line a 1L bowl with a double layer of clingfilm. Scoop ⅓ of the vanilla ice-cream into the bowl, patting it down well.
Top with a layer of crushed cookies. Repeat the process twice and press down firmly to create an even surface. Cover with clingfilm and freeze overnight. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 5. Mix all of the cake ingredients. Pour the mixture into a non-stick 18cm tin and bake until golden brown, for about 20 minutes. Let cool completely. Put the sugar and 100ml of water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for about 4 minutes to make a syrup. Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites and the lemon juice until they form soft peaks. Then, gradually and very slowly add the syrup, whisking until the egg whites have cooled down and the meringue is thick and glossy, for 4 to 5 minutes. Lift the ice-cream out of the bowl and upturn onto the cake. Cut the edge of the cake to fit the ice-cream. Spread the meringue evenly over the ice-cream and cake, making sure they are completely covered. Using a blow torch, slightly brown the meringue. Slice with a serrated knife and serve straight away.
You passionate ting
Enjoy an alcohol-free cocktail that’s intoxicatingly fruity in more ways than one!
Ingredients:
Method:
150ml passion fruit juice 150ml apple juice 35ml honey Top up with ting! 1 green apple 2 passion fruits
Add all the ingredients to a jug filled with ice and stir. Finely chop the apple and shell the 2 passion fruits and add to the mixture.
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Friday 12th May 2017
Is it really possible to live until you're 146? The science of ageing The grim reaper comes for everyone in the end, but sometimes he is in less of a rush.
lifespan) has been driven by fewer people smoking, better nutrition and antibiotics. Drugs and surgery for heart disease and cancer have also played a part.
This was certainly true for Sodimedjo, an Indonesian man who died on Sunday, but whether he was the full 146 years he claimed remains doubtful – not least because his purported birthdate is 30 years before local birth records began.
However, scientists are only just beginning to explore the possibility of therapies designed to target the process of ageing itself, as well as the illnesses that come with advancing years. This field has recently taken an intriguing twist, as evidence has emerged that ageing is not simply the manifestation of environmental wear and tear. Instead, the latest work suggests that ageing is at least partly driven by an internal genetic clock that actively causes our cells and organs to grind to a halt.
Scientists have their own reasons to be sceptical. A study published last year pointed to the existence of an upper ceiling on the natural human lifespan. While the average life expectancy has steadily increased since the 19th century, data from the International Database on Longevity showed that the age of the very oldest people on the planet appeared to plateau in the mid-1990s – at a mere 114.9 years. Since the apparent plateau happened at a time when the reservoir of healthy centenarians was expanding, scientists concluded that an intrinsic biological limit had been reached: even if you evade accidents and dis-
ease, your body will still steadily decline until it passes the point of no return, the data appeared to suggest. Jan Vijg, a geneticist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, who led this research, said: “We simply provided evidence that humans do indeed have a ceiling that they really cannot go beyond. That’s part of being
human.” There will be the occasional outlier – the French supercentenarian and oldest woman to have lived, Jeanne Calment, was 122 when she died in 1997, but most of us have a shorter intrinsic “shelf life”. The probability of someone living to 146 is infinitesimal, Vijg said. “If somebody told you that they saw a UFO yester-
day but it’s gone now, you’d probably be polite, but you wouldn’t believe it,” said Vijg. “That’s my reaction with this story.” Before resigning yourself to the knowledge that you will almost certainly expire by the time you reach 115 years, it is worth noting that this ceiling could be moveable in the future.
Richard Faragher, professor of biogerontology at the University of Brighton, puts it this way: “How long can a human live if you don’t do anything to them? Probably around 120. But there is a separate question, how long do people last if you can do something to them?” Until now, the steady increase in average life expectancy (as distinct from
This raises the intriguing possibility that ageing could be slowed or even reversed, and some animal studies have already claimed to do just this. “I wouldn’t argue that the ceiling is unmoveable,” said Vijg. “But trying to say what the age limit is, science can’t yet say, it’s predicting the future.”
Botox and ketamine could help treat depression, study finds Ketamine and Botox appear to reduce rates of depression, according to a new study. They found that depression among more than 41,000 people who took ketamine to relieve pain was half as common as among those who took other forms of painkiller. Those who used the antiwrinkle agent Botox, an antibiotic called minocycline, and a painkiller, diclofenac, also had lower rates of depression than might be
expected. While this does not prove a causal link, the correlation suggests there might be a useful effect. Ketamine is better known for its anaesthetic qualities, being used legally to tranquillise horses and illegally as a date-rape drug, and is also taken illicitly for its hallucinogenic properties. However, Professor Ruben Abagyan, of University of California San Diego, said their study added weight to previous
suggestions that it could be a useful treatment for depression. “Current Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments for depression fail for millions of people because they don't work or don't work fast enough,” he said. “This study extends smallscale clinical evidence that ketamine can be used to alleviate depression, and provides needed solid statistical support for wider clinical applications and possibly
larger scale clinical trials.” However the researchers cautioned people taking ketamine could have been less likely to be depressed because the drug was controlling their pain or for some other reason common to people taking it. It is thought diclofenac and minocycline may help with depression because they both reduce inflammation in the body. The reasons why Botox might have the same effect were unclear.
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Is my body absorbing enough nutrients? Maintaining a nutritious diet is the best way to guarantee the body stays healthy so long as the digestive system is functioning efficiently and nutrients are properly absorbed. Diseases of the digestive system such as Ulcers, Gastritis and Crohn's will reduce absorption of nutrients and cause chronic nutrient deficiencies that compound already existing illnesses. Chronic diseases of the digestive system deplete vital nutrients that maintain digestion such as L-glutamine and Magnesium. Lglutamine is essential for repairing the body after surgery or chronic illnesses. All diseases occur as a result of inflammation, including diseases of the
binds to nutrients and reduces their absorption. Water tablets for reducing blood pressure drain nutrients from the body. Excessive amounts of milk and other dairy products will also block the absorption of nutrients.
stomach and intestines. Inflammation encourages the growth of harmful bacteria in the gut which in turn cause inflammation. Harmful Bacteria such as E Coli, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Helicobacter Pylori interfere with food digestion and nutrient absorption when they suppress the growth of beneficial probiotic bacteria that help food digestion.
People with a long history of digestive illnesses should take a good multivitamin supplement to make up for inevitable nutrient losses that occur from such diseases. people taking more than one prescription drug for the rest of their lives should also take multivitamin supplements at least a few months in a year.
Intestinal worms and parasites such as Entamoeba, Roundworms, Pinworms and other parasites are commoner than most people think and they contribute to nutrient deficiencies by feeding on nutrients.
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Many prescription drugs block the absorption of nutrients from the intestines. Painkillers, for example,
Low-gluten diet linked to heart attack risk "Gluten-free diet can do more harm than good for people without coeliac disease," The Independent reports, as a new study found that the "trendy gluten-free diets loved by Gwyneth Paltrow and Russell Crowe may increase the risk of heart disease".
Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. In people with coeliac disease, it damages the intestines and triggers digestive symptoms such as diarrhoea, meaning they need to follow a glutenfree diet. Recently there has been
increasing interest in the possible health benefits of avoiding gluten among people who do not have coeliac disease, though the long term evidence about its effects in this group is currently limited. Despite this, the gluten-free food market is reported to have made
$3.5bn worth of global sales in 2016. The current study followed more than 100,000 people from 1986 to 2012, assessing their diets and whether they had heart attacks during that time. These people did not have heart disease at the start of the study, and importantly did not have coeliac disease.
Overall, it found that once other risk factors were taken into account, people's consumption of gluten was not related to their risk of heart attack. However, further analyses suggested that lower consumption of gluten specifically from whole grains (wheat, barley and rye) was associated with increased heart attack risk compared to higher con-
sumption from these sources. Ideally these findings would be confirmed by other studies, but this research will take time. In the meantime, if you don't need to avoid gluten for medical reasons, this study suggests it may be beneficial to continue including whole grains in your diet for their cardiovascular benefits.
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Friday 12th May 2017 ADVERTORIAL
Wonderful Burgos We have all heard of the great military campaigner “El Cid”. But how many of us know that he was born in the year 1048 just 2 miles north of the attractive city of Burgos. Later he was to grow up and be educated in that city. It is strange indeed to walk along streets that were once trodden by a young man who was to become probably the worlds most famous soldier of fortune. Stranger still, is the thought that he never saw the magnificent Gothic cathedral which now dominates the city centre, but which was not constructed until more than a century after his death.
Santander Burgos This is a city which has seen the presence of notorious warriors like Napoleon Bonaparte, The Duke of Wellington, and many of the Catholic monarchs. A city which has played a major role in the history of Spain. Even the modern day warrior, General Franco used this city as his headquarters in the early stages of the Spanish civil war. What a pleasant surprise therefore to find a beautifully built, well preserved old city, with sturdy old stone walls, an ancient city gate, magnificent cathedral and beautiful tree lined walkways along banks of the river Arlanzon. All this sitting below a medieval castle which sits astride the hilltop overlooking the city. Santander is a wonderful city located in the north of Spain. The northern regions of Spain are often the less spoiled by tourism and also less know to foreign visitors, but the north of Spain keeps some of the jewels of the country: amazing landscapes and charming beaches, friendly peoples and nature preserves.Santander is the main city of Cantabria (Spanish region), it has around 185.000 inhabitants and is a middle-large size city that spreads along the bay. There are several beaches and harbours limiting the city on the northern side. Towards the southern part you'll find the old city centre and a bit further the green mountains. We could say that Santander is between the blue and the
green! In the 19th century the city was a renowned tourist resort for Spanish politicians, aristocrats and for the upper class. The city still keeps wonderful palaces and promenades, a bay type architecture with white buildings, old cafés and its famous casino.This is undoubtedly one of the Spanish cities that you cannot miss when travelling to Spain. Santander is still an important tourism destination in Spain, especially among Spaniards themselves. Besides its appeal as a holiday resort, the city is becoming an important centre for congresses and conferences. Additionally, the whole region of Cantabria has a wide range of opportunities and excursions for exploring nature, with beautiful mountains, prehistoric sites, ski resorts, beautiful villages and world heritage sites. Now to Logroño and the Rioja wine country. Logroño is a small city which more than anything is famed for its tapas bars. This is a day of indulgence because immediately after spending the early part of the day sightseeing and trying out the tapas, there is a visit to one of the largest and most famous vineyards and bodegas. This isn´t merely the largest and most famous in Rioja country, but in the whole of Spain! At the end of an exciting bodega visit, you have the chance to sit on the balcony sipping a glass of Rioja wine whilst surrounded on all sides by the vineyards and mountains of Rioja. Heaven must be like this!! A city centre hotel is used in Burgos. This marvellous 6 day outing is offered by “Davids' Coachtrips SL” for only 319€ B&B in a 4*hotel and including all day trips /bodega entry. Dates 25-30 June. Reservations can be made online at www.coachtripsonline.com or by calling direct on (0034) 966785910.
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La Mata-Torrevieja Natural Park The Wine Route
By Julie Day The Natural Park of La Mata-Torrevieja is a stunning expanseencompassing almost 4 hectares (40,000 sq. m) of protected wetland area just north of the city of Torrevieja. The standout features are, of course, the two salt lakes, famous for their healing qualities due to their high mineral content, which are separated by the CV-95 main road. There are various points at which you can access the park, each offering their own unique scenery plus numerous routes that all lead down to the lakes. A few weeks ago, I decided to enter the park via the La Mata entrance, by the Visitor’s Centre, just off the N-332, and embark on a new route, one that I hadn’t taken before. At the Visitor’s Centre, I turned left and came across a signpost that marked the way for the Wine Route, so I opted for this easy route that they say should take about 40 minutes. It actually took me a lot less, so then I ended up trying to walk round the whole lake, but then got scared and did a U-turn and came back. You may or may not be aware that the La Mata Natural Park has its own vineyard – and it produces its own wine, and it has been doing so for the last 60 years.
Before that, farmers used their animals during the process of extracting salt from the lakes, and grew cereal crops on the surrounding land to feed them. As payment for the use of the land, they were obliged to give a share of their harvest to the owners of the company that manufactured the salt and the rest they used as fodder. It wasn’t until the 1950s-60s that the salt-lake owners allowed other crops apart from cereals to be cultivated on the land. And, the cultivation of grapes has been very successful in this area. The soil in the La Mata Park is very sandy, which for most crops would be a hindrance. However, it is this very characteristic that has prevented one of the most prolific and devastating diseases, philoxera, from taking hold and destroying the plants, as the disease is unable to travel to the roots of the crop via the construction of underground tunnels, which is how it usually operates. There are two main varieties of grape that are cultivated in the La Mata Natural Park, and neither pesticides or fertilisers are used so as not to negatively affect or change the local environment. The first is the Merseguera, a variety of white grape generally cultivated in the east of Spain, and the second is the renowned Moscatel. Merseguera grape As mentioned above, the Merseguera grape is grown to produce a white wine. The plant is coarse and able to adapt to the difficult type of soil and the climate of the area. The end result is a young, fruity, fresh and pale wine, of excellent quality, that has a hint of almond flavour on the palette. Wines made from this variety of grape are produced in La Mata, Alicante, Tarragona and the prestigious wine-growing region of Utiel-Requena. Moscatel Moscatel is one of the most well-known Spanish varieties of grape, and it is used to produce a very sweet wine that is drunk after a meal with a dessert. For the best results, the Moscatel grape should be cultivated in an area with plenty of sun, moist soil and sea influence. Although it is not common to see huge numbers of farmers in the area tending to the crops, there is plenty of work to do all year round to ensure that the crops and vines reach their full potential. Much of the work here is done manually including pruning, weeding and isolating the vines so that they don’t touch the ground, which would make it easier for them to rot or be eaten by birds or animals. For those of you who have never ventured into the Torrevieja-La Mata Natural Park, the Wine Route is a great place to start, giving you the opportunity to not only take in the breath-taking views and scenery, but to also learn something about the local history.
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Friday 12th 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. Friday 12 until Sunday 14 May, 2017 Rojales (Quesada) Fiesta de las Naciones, food trucks, music and dance. Friday 12 May, 2017 Torrevieja Local market moves to new location near waterpark. Orihuela Night at the Museum. Free bus from the coast to visit the museums in Orihuela. Saturday 13 May, 2017 Torrevieja Classical concert by the Orquesta Sinfónica de Torrevieja. International Auditorium Torrevieja. Thursday 18 May, 2017 Santa Pola Guided tours (in English) arranged by the town hall. The salt museum and the surrounding area. The fishing port, auction house and market, and aquarium. Orihuela Triathlon on the Orihuela Costa. Friday 19 to Sunday 21 May, 2017 Rojales Romería de San Isidro. Various activities at Parque el Recorral. Friday 19 May, 2017 Rojales Sevillana dance competition.
A Night at the Museum Visit the historic sites of Orihuela for FREE
This weekend, Orihuela will once again be taking part in the global event known as "Night at the Museum", where museums around the globe are opened up in an evening, usually for free, and a variety of events organised to support the trip back in time and history. On Friday, 12 May, the museums will be open from 8pm until 2am, offering free admission, musical performances and entertainment during the whole event. There will also be exhibitions of the Didactic and Interactive Museum of Sciences and of the School of Art and Superior of Design. The musical performances and exhibitions on offer are: A) House Museum and Room Museum Miguel Hernández / 9pm till 11pm "Whitevil". Concert of harp and voice. "Retazos". Photographic exhibition. B) Holy Week Museum / 9:30pm till 11:30pm Musical Association Band Bugles and Drums Auxilium C) Sacred Art Museum / 10pm till 12am Trío Eternia (Voice, clarinet and piano) D) Foundation Pedrera Museum. Sorzano de Tejada Palace / 10:30pm till 12:30am Metal Quartet Giovanni Punto (Trumpets, horn and trombonist). "Perezgil entre amigos". 19:45 Inauguration. E) Wall Museum / 10:30pm till 12:30am Trío Goldbergh (Violin, viola and violonchelo) F) Museum of the Reconquest / 10:30pm till 12:30am Adlibitum group of music Exhibition "Muestra trajes de Embajador" G) San Juan de Dios Archaeological Museum / 10:30pm till 1:30am David Rodríguez Dj Set "Las Sombras Perfumadas" 7pm Inauguración. For the residents of the Orihuela Costa, the town hall has arranged for a free bus to take you to the city and back, on Friday 12 May, departing at 7:30pm, and returning at midnight. For more information on the bus, or the event, you can contact the Civic Centre Alameda del Mar on 96 532 69 84 or the Town Hall Playa Flamenca on 96 676 00 00. Also, on Sunday, the Orihuela Costa plays host to the V Triatlón Playas de Orihuela, a three-discipline sporting event featuring swimming, cycling and running race element, starting at 10:30 at Playa de la Glea, Campoamor.
Saturday 20 May, 2017 Orihuela Flag raising and solemn act for Spaniards to express their commitment to the defence of Spain.
DC RETURNS TO TKO Popular TKO presenter Trev Massey has temporarily decided to hang up his headphones whilst he concentrates on his own new business ventures, which will not only leave a gap in the schedule on TKO Radio, but also in the hearts of his loyal listener. Whereas we can´t dull the pain of heartbreak, we can fill the schedule by welcoming back another TKO favourite, Dennis Christian, who will be back on air from Monday. Dennis will be on air every weekday from 11:00, offering lots of great music, features, information and entertainment that you´ve come to love, plus lots, lots more, but you´ll have to tune in to find out more. Join DC, AM to PM on TKO Radio, 90.8 and 91.9fm and online at tko.fm every weekday at 11:00.
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TRELI ON THE TELLY WITH ALEX TRELINSKI
There was part of me that wanted Sky One's new drama Jamestown to bomb, simply because every single ad break on every single Sky channel has been plugging it for the last six weeks at a level of irritation that I've never come across before. I remember over two years ago Channel Four going berserk with the trailers for Indian Summers, and they ended scrapping it even before series two finished being shown! Heavy promos mean that a new show is either an expensive stinker or something that actually might be worth watching. The Sky trailers for Jamestown also came with the tag line of "...from the producers of Downton Abbey", which in some ways was rather strange from the Sky point of view, simply because they surely should have used the line of "from the producers of Sky's most successful-ever drama, Stan Lee's Lucky Man". The production company behind Jamestown is Carnival Films, and they
Promising Jamestown
have used Hungary again for their latest commission, on the back of the same locations for the very enjoyable, The Last Kingdom, which had a fantastic season two finale last week on BBC 2. Don't worry Kingdom fans, as the deal has already been done for a third series(despite no official announcement), but of course we will have to wait up to a couple of years for it to return. There's no such delay though for Jamestown, with Sky so confident about the quality, that they ordered a second series way ahead of last week's premiere. Jamestown takes us back to 1619 as a group of women sail out to Virginia to, in effect, increase the number of colonists(in more ways than one), after the blokes there have been without contact with the opposite sex for a dozen years! Not surprisingly things quickly change with their arrival, with some pairings not seemingly the most logical or desirable, certainly from the ladies point of view. The show has been
created and written by Bill Gallagher, best known for Lark Rise to Candleford, and a couple of the characters look like they could have come from that fictional Oxfordshire village. The majority though are far tougher and rougher, and the opener was a pleasant enough way to spend an hour, and I was convinced I had seen some of the same buildings the previous night on The Last Kingdom. The female characters were the more intriguing, and we have some humour mixed in with the drama and plenty of back-stabbing political manoeuvring. Was Jamestown worth the hype and an instant commission of a second season? I would honestly reserve judgement on that until the series develops, but it was a promising enough beginning, though the other Carnival shows that I have already mentioned had stronger starts. Incidentally, the next Sky show to suffer over-promotion is a ten- part crime caper Riviera on Sky Atlantic, starring Julia Stiles, which we will see in
June. The opening episode premiered to positive reviews from critics in Cannes(somewhat appropriately) last month, so it might be worth the hype. Nashville is a show that came back from the dead after it was bizarrely pulled by ABC in the States after four series, and it picked up a natural home on CMT(Country Music Television). It has become CMT's biggest ever programme and not surprisingly season six was ordered
months ago. Screened on Sky Living, its soap with a country twist with some great music and utter stupidity which makes it a compelling mix. It also now has a greater focus(rightly so) on the main characters and a simpler look to it now that a major US network is not meddling in it. Get your hankies out though for major death which nobody will see coming as Nashville continues to be a guilty pleasure that keeps on giving.
It's Eurovision Song Contest time again this Saturday night, and it won't be a patch on the fun show from Sweden last year, as the laughs won't flow thick and fast from grey Kiev. At least we can rely on Graham Norton to take the rip out of it all on BBC 1, and a very good ballad as the UK entry from Lucie Jones which will end up in the bottom four, along with a shocker from Spain, which really does deserve to do badly.
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28 at Amba’s birthday party. Her arrival turns Ross’s head, but Jai is also interested – especially as she looks like Holly.
Friday Marlon wants answers over what’s going on, while Rhona continues to struggle after her return. The big question remains: will Rhona confide in her friends or find another way to cope with her situation? Meanwhile, Lydia makes a discovery. Elsewhere, Zak is frustrated. Monday Marlon is excited as he makes plans to propose to Carly. Unfortunately, Marlon’s timing couldn’t be any worse as Carly’s ex-partner Matt is waiting for her at The Woolpack. When they come face-to-face, both are completely thrown. Matt was the father of Carly’s baby son Billy, who tragically died shortly after he was born – so his arrival is sure to stir up old feelings. Meanwhile, Vanessa is relieved when Rhona agrees to seek professional help at rehab down south. When Rhona leaves the village once again with Marlon and Paddy watching on, she gets upset as she says goodbye to Leo. Elsewhere, Nell is thrown by the latest development.
Tuesday Nell is all dressed up as she arrives
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Nell is also finally a hit with Priya, who’s pleased to see how good Nell is with Amba, but events take a horrifying turn when Priya is shocked to find her daughter with pills in her hands. It’s no time at all before the finger of blame is pointed straight at Nell, but has Amba swallowed any pills? And will this make Jai reconsider his relationship with Nell? Meanwhile, Carly is feeling guilty following Matt’s arrival in the village. Elsewhere, Zak tries to prove himself.
Friday Michelle is cut to the core when she overhears Steve telling Liz that he’s taking Oliver to the beach for the day. Back from the seaside, Steve hands Oliver over to Leanne when they’re interrupted by a furious Michelle, who lets rip at Steve for taking his other son to the beach where they scattered Ruairi’s ashes on the day he was due to be born. As Robert goes after a devastated Michelle, Leanne takes Oliver home but is horrified to find him unconscious. Panicking, Nick calls an ambulance.
Wednesday Jacob trashes Josh and Jamie’s bikes after they bully him. When the boys discover what’s happened, they prepare to retaliate by beating up Jacob, but Dan saves his skin by stepping in and taking responsibility. Dan finds himself cornered by the boys once again and agrees to pay for the damage, but he’s secretly making another plan altogether. Meanwhile, Jai has to make a big decision after yesterday’s dramatic events. Thursday Ross overhears Jacob’s concern over the bullies and “helpfully” suggests that violence could be the solution, giving the impressionable teenager food for thought. Dan is also worried about meeting Josh and Jamie at the cricket pavilion but when he arrives, he’s shocked to find Josh lying motionless with blood seeping out of his head. Dan dials 999 but then ends the call – and someone is watching him.
result he and Toyah will be able to go ahead and buy the pub. With their fortunes on the up, Peter calls the IVF clinic to make an appointment, but is shocked to discover that Toyah went ahead with the implant behind his back. Furious, Peter confronts Toyah. As their row escalates, Toyah admits that she suspects he’s guilty of attacking both Chloe and Ken. Where does that leave their relationship? And will Toyah tell Peter whether the IVF was a success or not? Peter also confides in Leanne. Determined to do what she can for him, she calls at Chloe’s house, demanding she drops the assault charge. When Toyah also barges in, Chloe wonder what’s going on. Leanne and Toyah play Chloe at her own game and threaten to report her for assault unless she drops the charges against Peter.
At the hospital, Leanne hands a barely conscious Oliver to the nurse, ordering Nick to call Steve. Nick quietly fumes, while Leanne is beside herself with worry. What is wrong with baby Oliver? Meanwhile, Toyah confides in Eva that she went ahead with the IVF behind Peter’s back. Has it been a success? Elsewhere, Aidan interviews Gina for a job in packing and she fails to mention her bipolar condition. Will she get the job? Also, Anna makes excuses when Kevin suggests an early night. Monday Tracy tells Peter that she has the money to buy The Rovers, so as a
Will Chloe concede? And will she give Peter an alibi for the time Ken was attacked? Meanwhile, Anna climbs into Phelan’s van with Faye and demands answers. Faye admits that he’s been giving her lifts to the Young Offenders’ Unit to visit Seb. In a fury, Anna drives off, stopping away from the street where they have a blazing row and Faye runs off. Wednesday Nick is furious after hearing how Leanne went round to Chloe’s, nailing her colours to Peter’s mast. As the Battersbys and Platts gather in the Bistro for Oliver’s naming ceremony, Nick is nowhere to be seen. When David finds him drunk and wallowing in self pity, he urges his brother to be grateful for what he’s got.
Friday It’s the day of Ollie’s birthday party, but Linda isn’t able to attend.
Later, Denise visits the job centre again as she now has her completed application for benefits, but it’s not long before she receives even more bad news. Denise realises she might have to swallow her pride when she’s advised to visit a food bank instead.
When Whitney goes to fetch the youngster, Woody decides to join her for the journey – giving Whitney a chance to open up to him in an emotional heart-to-heart.
Meanwhile, Martin isn’t happy with Stacey for letting Kush help with Arthur, but Stacey retaliates by giving him some home truths.
Back at the pub later, Woody continues his attempts to support Whitney, but is she starting to take a shine to him?
Thursday Whitney tries to distract herself from her divorce news by heading out shopping, but she forgets her purse.
Monday Jack’s situation takes another turn for the worse.
Woody heads off to find Whitney in order to hand the purse over, but when he arrives at the shopping centre, he’s shocked by what he sees.
Meanwhile, Denise tries to sign on to benefits at the job centre, but is turned away without any help as she hasn’t made an official application. This means that Denise faces another evening with no food. Elsewhere, Michelle has a successful job interview, but confides in Sharon about how it wasn’t for a teaching position. Also today, Ian isn’t impressed when Jane suggests he should join a slimming club, but some wise words from Woody might make him reconsider his bad attitude.
Tuesday Kim isn’t pleased when Denise fails to show any support for the meeting she’s holding about the community centre closing down.
When someone from Jac’s past arrives on Darwin with a medical condition, it puts her in a compromising professional position. Will she be able to juggle both the responsibilities of her job and the patient?
A mystery agency nurse arrives on a busy Keller, but they are a bit rusty. Will they be able to get through the day without screwing everything up?
Friday 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 A Question of Sport Captains Matt and Phil are joined by Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Bianca Walkden, Karen Pickering and Neil Hodgson. 21:00 EastEnders Whitney receives support from an unexpected friend. 21:30 MasterChef The finalists have to push themselves to the limit for one last time before judges John and Wallace crown one of the three highly talented amateur cooks the champion. This is their final chance to pull out all the stops, and in three hours demonstrate what sort of cook they have become.
07:00 My Life in Books 07:30 A1: Britain’s Longest Road 08:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 09:00 The World According to Kids 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Two Tribes 14:30 Channel Patrol 15:15 Red Rock 16:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 16:45 The Wonder of Animals 17:15 Bill Bailey’s Jungle Hero 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Celebrity Eggheads 19:45 Debatable
20:00 Emmerdale Marlon wants answers. 20:30 Coronation Street Michelle and Steve’s issues have repercussions. 21:00 Royal Windsor Horse Show Special Live from the grounds of Windsor castle, Alan Titchmarsh presents a one off special celebrating one of the most important equestrian events in the Queen’s diary.
21:00 Gardeners’ World Monty gets going on planting herbs in his new herb garden.
21:30 Coronation Street Can Nick get some perspective?
22:30 Have I Got News for You Team captains Paul and Ian are joined by host David Harewood with panellists Jason Manford and Kirsty Wark.
22:55 Inside Versailles Kate Williams and Greg Jenner examine how Louis XIV created an absolutist monarchy during his reign.
23:00 News 23:35 The Graham Norton Show 00:25 Would I Lie to You? 00:55 Film - Win a Date With Tad Hamilton! (PG) 02:25 Weather 02:30 News
23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight 00:05 Later ... with Jools Holland 01:10 Trump on Culture: Brave New World? 01:50 Panorama 02:20 MasterChef 02:50 Horizon 03:50 Doctor Who 04:35 This Is BBC Two
ITV announces landmark Princess Diana film
ITV have announced a unique, landmark documentary, which will celebrate the life and work of Diana, Princess of Wales, in the 20th year since her tragic death. Made by Oxford Film and Television, producers of ITV’s Our Queen at 90, the film will be built around contributions from The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, both of whom talk openly about their mother and how her influence has shaped their lives. Their Royal Highnesses will also offer their perspective on The Princess' unique contribution to public life, including her charitable and humanitarian work. Areas including Landmines, Child B e r e a v e m e n t , Homelessness and HIV and AIDS, will be explored. The film, which will be
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
20:30 Great British Menu The two remaining chefs compete for a place in the national finals. To get there they’ll have to impress the formidable panel of judges: Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort and restaurateur Andi Oliver.
22:00 Versailles Preparations are made for war abroad, but battles of the sexes are waged within the palace itself, and there will be casualties.
broadcast on ITV later in the year, will also include individual contributions from many key figures in the Princess’ life. The documentary is commissioned for ITV by Jo Clinton-Davis, Controller of Factual and Sue Murphy, Head of Factual Entertainment. Jo said: “This new ITV film will offer viewers a fresh and revealing insight into Princess Diana through the personal and intimate reflections of her two sons and of her friends and family, many of whom have never spoken before, to bring together a definitive portrait of a unique person who touched the lives of millions.” The film’s Executive Producer at Oxford Film and Television is Nick Kent, and the Producer / Director is Ashley Gething.
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22:00 Lethal Weapon The slaying of a Texas ranger leads Murtaugh and Riggs to believe a possible misuse of power is at play in the LA Sheriff's department. Just as they are certain they have found their culprit, the case becomes even more complicated when a dark secret is dug up regarding his past. It turns out he may once have done the wrong thing for the right reasons. 23:00 News 23:50 The Keith and Paddy Picture Show 00:20 Benidorm 01:15 Jackpot247 04:00 Storage Hoarders
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 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 The armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week. The programme captures their instant reactions and lively discussions from the comfort of their own homes. 23:00 Britain Today Tonight Kayvan Novak (Fonejacker) pranks members of the British public for a fictional TV news channel 00:05 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 01:10 Film - Insidious: Chapter 2 (14) 03:00 Loaded 03:45 National Treasure 04:45 Shipping Wars UK
BBC One audience to become Armchair Detectives
A genre busting new show called Armchair Detectives has been commissioned for BBC One Daytime from Tiger Aspect.. The programme, which combines a murder mystery drama with a gameshow, will transport three players and viewers at home to the fictional town of Mortcliff where a dastardly crime has been committed. Their task - to discover whodunnit? The show is a play along and immersive investigation that can be enjoyed every step of the way. Like any good quiz, crime is crammed with titillating reveals, but as the drama unfolds, more suspects and clues will come to light. With their critical thinking put to the test will players and viewers be able to identify the killer? Dan McGolpin, BBC Controller Daytime and Programming, says: "We all love to escape into a good murder mystery story and
Armchair Detectives is an innovative new series that will allow us to play along like never before, testing our powers of deduction against three talented studio contestants.” Jo Street, Commissioning Editor BBC Daytime and Early-Peak, says: "As soon as the team pitched Armchair Detectives to me I knew we had to have this show. It's an ambitious and innovative idea from an infectiously creative team the clever mix of drama and quiz hits just the right tone for our audience." The 20x45’ was commissioned by Dan McGolpin, BBC Controller of Daytime and Programming and Jo Street, Commissioning Editor BBC Daytime and Early-Peak. It was developed by Tiger Aspect Productions and will be series produced by Carly Brooks and exec produced by Andy Brereton.
07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 The Hotel Inspector 13:10 News 13:15 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:20 NCIS 16:15 Film Killer Date 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 The Gadget Show Georgie visits an uber-cool New York technology hub and Ortis de-stresses overworked paramedics. 21:00 The Ten Plagues Of Egypt: Ancient Mysteries Archaeologists investigate the veracity of the one of the Bible’s greatest and strangest stories, that of the ten plagues of Egypt. The hunt for the truth takes scientists to the ruins of ancient Egypt's greatest temple, the crater of a colossal volcano and a lost city in the desert. 22:00 Inside... the Houses of Parliament Inside these corridors of power is a maze of secret rooms and hidden worlds that is the beating heart of the British State. Parliament is where the most crucial decisions in the country are made. It has been the stage on which our most famous leaders have thrived, from Churchill to Thatcher, Wilson to Blair. 23:00 Mind The Age Gap 00:05 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 01:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Film Maximum Risk (18)
07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:35 Below Deck 08:20 Ellen DeGeneres 09:00 Emmerdale 10:00 You’ve Been Framed! 10:35 Scorpion 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 American Pie (18) 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 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 14:05 Heartbeat 15:10 Where the Heart Is 16:10 Wild at Heart 17:15 The Cruise 17:50 Love Your Garden 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Doc Martin 22:00 The Street 23:15 Law & Order: UK ITV 4 07:50 Cash Cowboys 08:45 The Saint 09:50 Ironside 10:55 Minder 12:00 The Sweeney 13:00 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 Counting Cars 22:00 Car Crash Britain: Caught on Camera 23:00 Film American Gangster (18)
Frank Skinner documentary on his hero Muhammad Ali In a touching, insightful and celebratory one-off authored documentary special, Frank Skinner, one of Britain’s best-loved comedians, explores the incredible life of his hero, the world’s greatest boxing champion. To discover more about his idol, Frank travels around the UK and US, visiting key locations and people in Ali’s life. In Ali’s hometown of Louisville Kentucky he meets the next-door neighbour who witnessed the teenage boxer’s singleminded dedication to his craft. He meets Ali’s younger brother Rahaman, a key figure in the boxer’s entourage and his closest confidante. He meets Ali’s wife Khalilah, who was alongside Ali in the turbulent years when he was banned from boxing for refusing to fight in Vietnam, and saw him become an icon of the civil rights movement. Frank will delve into some of the lesser known aspects of Ali’s life: from meeting the bare-knuckle boxer from an Oxfordshire council estate who became one of Ali’s dearest friends, to the actor who played alongside Ali in a little known musical on Broadway.
Frank pays a visit to Ali’s training compound in Deer Lake Pennsylvania, where Ali and his team prepared for one of his most famous fights of all time, the Rumble In The Jungle. From Ali’s Business Manager, Gene Kilroy, Frank learns how Ali’s unshakeable self-confidence and ability to manipulate the crowd were powerful weapons against his opponent, George Foreman. He finds out what it was like behind the scenes in the Ali camp by talking to Ali’s old sparring partner and friend Larry Holmes, who later faced him in the ring. This documentary special will be more than a profile piece on the greatest sporting hero of the twentieth century, it’s also a very personal journey filled with Frank’s own expertise and insight. Transmission date to be confirmed.
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Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final 2017
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Saturday - BBC One Hosted by Graham Norton and broadcast live on BBC One, the qualifying acts from the semi-finals plus performers from Ukraine, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom, perform in the grand final of the 62nd Eurovision Song Contest from Kyiv. Ken Bruce broadcasts live for BBC Radio 2. Lucie Jones represents the UK with her beautiful song Never Give Up On You, which was co-written by 2009 winner Emmelie de Forest. Spain’s Manel Navarro sings Do It For Your Lover. The 2017 Eurovision Song Contest hosts are Oleksandr Skichko, Volodymyr Ostapchuk, and Timur Miroshnychenko. Graham Norton guides viewers throughout the night from his commentary box. Following the artists' parade and an introduction from the hosts, the show will begin as 26 acts take to the stage in a bid for Eurovision glory. In the Grand Final, juries and viewers from all 42 participating countries can vote again, after the 26 finalists have performed. Once the voting window has closed the presenters will call upon spokespersons in all 42 countries and ask them to reveal their jury points live on air.
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Next, viewers' points from all 42 countries will be added up, and revealed from the lowest to the highest, culminating into a climax that will eventually reveal the winner of the 62nd Eurovision Song Contest. The winner will perform once again, and take home the iconic glass microphone trophy.
Yorkshire Wolds Way With Paul Rose Saturday - BBC Two Presented by Paul Rose, this 2x30’ series follows him on his voyage of discovery as he swaps the world’s most remote islands and the ice caps of the Antarctica for 79 miles of gently rolling chalk hills and hidden valleys. Along his journey he meets local residents and wildlife, some experiences and unusual local customs. In the first episode Paul gets
a majestic view from the top of Humber Bridge, and finds out how the world’s oncelargest bridge was built. He hears about the 1937 discovery of the 4,000 year-old Ferriby boats and recreates the journeys done thousands of years ago from the south side of the Humber to the north. The episode is full of adventure as he learns how to ride a penny farthing and meets the winner of the 2016 Kiplingcotes derby.
After a guilt-induced sermon about desire and duty, Sidney questions himself about Amanda. He wants to resist but soon finds himself in an embrace with her, which is spotted by Leonard who berates Sidney for being such a hypocrite. Meanwhile, Mrs Maguire is shocked when she is met by a visitor on her morning walk – the face from the past leaves her rattled to the core and she enlists Sidney’s help in dealing with her emotions. Geordie and Phil head to a large Victorian factory to investigate the death of young employee, Josephine Sutton. Her limp body lies below an open hatch high in the wall - dressed for a night out with a bottle of gin nearby. She appears to have fallen but Geordie is immediately suspicious – the scene looks staged. Is someone trying to cover up a murder? Hilary arranges for her and Leonard to have some engagement photos taken but Leonard is totally unprepared when the photographer arrives – his first love Daniel Marlowe. The encounter leaves Leonard reeling. Sidney and Geordie both have to put their personal lives to one side as they look into the factory murder, but the further they dig the more it becomes apparent - secret forces are attempting to derail their investigation. Just who is out to get them?
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 Bargain Hunt 14:45 Live: Challenge Cup Rugby League 17:30 Final Score 18:20 The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins 19:05 News 19:25 Pointless Celebrities 20:15 Doctor Who The Tardis picks up a distress call from deep space, but when the Doctor, Bill and Nardole try to answer it, they find themselves trapped within the space station Chasm Forge. On further investigation, they discover all but four people on board the facility have been murdered - but the dead are still walking. Now stranded in a future where oxygen is sold by the breath, and space-suits are valued more highly than their occupants, the timetravellers face a battle for survival against the darkest evil of all.
07:40 Film - God’s Little Acre 09:25 Talking Pictures 10:10 Film - The Glass Bottom Boat 12:00 Monty Halls’ Great Hebridean Escape 13:00 Great British Menu 14:30 Escape to the Country 15:15 Flog It! 16:00 Trust Me, I’m a Vet 17:00 Gardeners’ World 18:00 Women’s FA Cup Birmingham City Ladies v Manchester City Women 20:30 Yorkshire Wolds Way The trail starts at the Humber Estuary and ends at the Yorkshire seaside resort of Filey. On the way, Paul takes in the views of the Yorkshire Wolds from the top of the Humber Bridge, learns to ride a penny farthing and searches out the spots made internationally famous by the artist David Hockney.
21:00 Dad’s Army More mayhem with Mainwaring and his men as the verger gets tied up with disastrous consequences. Can the platoon set him free, and where will they hide the 21:00 Eurovision Song runaway barrage balloon? Contest The sensational event takes place in Kyiv, 21:30 Film - Woman in Ukraine, the country who Gold Maria Altmann, an last won Eurovision in elderly Jewish survivor of 2004. Lucie Jones will per- World War II, sues the form her captivating, emo- Austrian government for tional song “Never Give Up the return of artwork the on You”, co-written by for- Nazis stole from her family. mer Eurovision winner (PG) Emmelie de Forest. 23:10 Match of the Day 00:25 News 00:45 Film - 00:25 Versailles 01:20 Fallen (15) 02:45 Weather Inside Versailles 01:25 Film for the Week Ahead 02:50 - Thérèse Desqueyroux News (12) 03:10 This Is BBC Two
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07:00 CITV 09:25 News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 The Home Game 11:20 Judge Rinder 12:20 Tipping Point 13:20 News 13:30 Bigheads 14:30 Film - The Man in the Iron Mask (PG) 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 Volkswagen Racing Cup 07:45 British Rally Championship 08:10 The King of Queens 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 10:25 The Big Bang Theory 11:25 The Simpsons 12:55 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 13:50 Come Dine with Me 15:25 Come Dine With Me: Supersized 15:55 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 16:55 Big House, Little House 18:00 News 18:30 Formula 1: Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying Highlights
19:45 Take Me Out Neale from Northampton, fire training officer Will from London, banker Jonny from Glasgow and holiday camp entertainer Ben from Essex all look for love. 20:00 The Restoration Man Restoration novices 21:00 Britain’s Got Talent Mark Hinchcliffe and Laura Ant and Dec host the UK’s Rushton have hatched a biggest talent show as risky plan to convert two judges Simon , Amanda , beautiful but crumbling Alesha and David take in church buildings into family the fifth round of weird and homes in Harrogate. wonderful auditions. 21:00 Walks with My Dog 22:20 The Keith and Actor Robert Lindsay walks Paddy Picture Show Keith his two labradors on the Lemon and Paddy Cornish coast. As a child McGuinness recreate an Robert spent many happy iconic Hollywood movie days on Porthcurno beach. with the help of an all-star Now he’s back, walking a cast. This time, they work stretch of the South West their magic on supernatural Coast Path. comedy Ghostbusters. 22:00 Film - 12 Years a 22:50 Film - The Mask Slave In the pre-Civil War Comedy about a mild-man- United States, Solomon nered bank clerk who is Northup, a free black man transformed into a zoot- of Saratoga Springs, NY, is suited, cartoon-style crea- kidnapped and sold into ture after finding a strange slavery to a malevolent mask in a river. (PG) owner in the South. (14) 23:45 News 00:00 The Mask (PG) 01:00 Jackpot247 04:00 Who’s Doing the Dishes?
00:35 Film - AVP: Alien Vs. Predator 02:20 Hollyoaks Omnibus 04:30 Location, Location, Location
07:00 CITV 09:25 News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 Countrywise 11:00 Peston on Sunday 12:00 Judge Rinder 12:55 News 13:10 Tipping Point 14:10 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 15:05 The Chase 16:05 Britain’s Got Talent 17:20 Film - Live and Let Die (PG) 19:35 News
07:15 The King of Queens 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 Eat the Week with Iceland 14:30 Film - Doctor Dolittle (PG) 16:10 Location, Location, Location 17:15 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 18:15 Escape to Costa Rica 19:15 News
07:00 Milkshake 10:55 The Fairly OddParents 11:30 Access 11:35 The Gadget Show 12:30 Police Interceptors 15:30 Live: FIA Formula E Motor Racing 17:15 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 19:10 News 19:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 21:00 NCIS Tony finds himself in a difficult position when his identity is stolen. Worse yet, multiple fraudsters make use of his status as a special agent to blackmail US senators, and as the chain of events begins to spiral out of control. 22:00 NCIS Gibbs and Senior FBI Agent T.C. Fornell unite after two British prisoners, including a former spy, escape and arrive stateside via a shipping container. 22:55 NCIS: Los Angeles The teams fly to LA from Hawaii in pursuit of suspect Jarrod Taylor, before tracking him down at his hotel, where he claims he is being paid by an immunologist who is hoping to reintroduce smallpox to restore nature’s balance. Later, the agents make a shocking discovery when they find a bulk order for children’s t-shirts. 23:50 Britain’s Worst Crimes 00:45 Criminals: Caught on Camera 01:15 SuperCasino 04:10 Top 20 Funniest
07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Emmerdale Omnibus 09:30 Coronation Street Omnibus 12:00 Britain’s Got Talent 13:15 Britain’s Got More Talent 14:15 Take Me Out 15:30 Take Me Out: The Gossip 16:30 You’ve Been Framed! 17:30 Film - The Smurfs 19:35 Film - Mr Bean’s Holiday 21:20 Scorpion 22:20 Britain’s Got More Talent 23:20 Celebrity Juice ITV 3 07:00 In Loving Memory 07:25 Murder, She Wrote 10:15 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 11:20 Columbo 13:05 Film Carry on at Your Convenience (PG) 15:00 Lewis 18:55 Rosemary and Thyme 20:00 Midsomer Murders 22:00 Foyle’s War ITV 4 07:00 Bundesliga Football Highlights 07:50 Motorsport UK 08:50 FIA World Endurance Championship Motor Racing 09:55 Tour Series Cycling 11:00 ITV Racing 12:00 The Classic Car Show 13:00 British Touring Car Championship 14:30 ITV Racing Live from Ascot 17:30 Film - The Cimarron Kid 19:20 Football’s Greatest 19:35 Storage Wars 20:05 The Sweeney 21:05 Better Late Than Never 22:00 Film - Conan the Destroyer (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 Flog It! 17:00 Points of View 17:15 Escape to the Country 18:15 Songs of Praise 18:50 Pointless Celebrities 19:35 News 20:00 Countryfile Matt hears about the ambitious plans behind the project to rescue the Suffolk Broadlands. Ellie’s on a farm, meeting those with a “grass-roots’ approach to eating. It’s a farm that’s run by the community, and fuelled by other peoples” waste. 21:00 The British Academy Television Awards Sue Perkins hosts the awards ceremony. The Crown, Planet Earth II, The Last Leg, People Just Do Nothing, The Real Marigold Hotel and Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway are among the shows in the running, while stars nominated for awards include Benedict Cumberbatch and Sarah Lancashire . 23:00 News 23:30 Match of the Day 2 00:45 Murder in Successville 01:15 Film Forget Me Not (15) 02:45 Weather 02:50 News
07:30 The Instant Gardener 08:15 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 ITU World Series Triathlon 15:30 Live: Challenge Cup Rugby League Warrington Wolves v Widnes Vikings 18:00 IAAF Diamond League Athletics 19:00 Inside the Factory
20:00 Bigheads Game show in which members of the public compete for money in physical games 20:00 Amazing Hotels: while wearing giant celebriLife Beyond the Lobby ty heads, including Simon Giles and Monica don their Cowell and Vladimir Putin. best thermals and travel 200 km north of the Arctic 21:00 The Durrells Aunt Circle to Lapland. Hermione arrives with her friend who claims to be a 21:00 Mexico: Earth’s medium, and so they hold a Festival of Life The séance to see if Louisa can ancient temples of the be reunited with her late Maya still tower over the husband. forests of the Yucatan, where jaguars, monkeys 22:00 Grantchester A facand vibrant tropical birds tory worker dies in what now make their home. It is appears to be a drunken a forest full of secrets, with accident, but Geordie susa vast watery underworld pects foul play. However, that is still being explored. secret forces are determined to shut down his 22:00 Dara and Ed’s Road investigation. Mrs Maguire to Mandalay In Thailand, is confronted by a face from Dara and Ed fly into Phuket the past, while Sidney and experience an island wrestles with his conthat is sinking under the science, as his feelings for weight of booming tourism. Amanda clash with his sense of duty. 23:00 Film - Half of a Yellow Sun (15) 00:45 Film - 23:00 News 23:20 Peston Memento (14) 02:45 on Sunday 00:20 Lethal Question Time 03:45 Holby Weapon 01:10 Jackpot247 City 04:45 This Is BBC Two 04:00 Motorsport UK
19:45 Formula 1: Spanish Grand Prix Highlights: 2017 Steve Jones presents action from the fifth round of the season at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, where Max Verstappen was the surprise winner last season. That was the first F1 win for the Dutchman, who became the youngest driver to ever win a Formula One Grand Prix at just 18 years and 228 days, replacing the previous record. 22:00 The Island with Bear Grylls After four weeks on the island, the group have collectively lost almost 30 stone. Can Aran and Jacqui make a killing with a dangerous caiman crocodile and provide food for all? 00:00 Film - Prisoners (14) 02:50 Millionaire’s Mansions: Designing Britain’s Most Exclusive Homes 03:45 Location, Location, Location 04:40 Building the Dream
07:00 Milkshake 10:55 The Fairly Odd Parents 11:40 Access 11:30 Criminals: Caught on Camera 12:10 Film 14:10 (PG) Michael Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole 15:10 Benefits 18:10 Loved Best Britain’s Double Acts 21:00 Toddlers Make You Laugh Out Loud Iain Lee narrates a collection of comic clips featuring kids that have taken the internet by storm. Sassy sixyear-old Johanna belts out her version of Aretha Franklyn’s “Respect”. 21:55 News. Game When 22:00 Horribly Go Shows Wrong Dale Winton narrates a compilation of disshow game astrous moments. Featuring contestants on The Million Pound Drop failing to pay attention to a question with a fortune at stake, the least successful player to appear on The Chase, the woman who broke her leg on The Krypton Factor and still finished third and the Princess Diana-themed episode of Channel 5 quiz show 100%. 01:05 The Best of Bad TV 02:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Top 20 Funniest 05:00 Criminals: Caught on Camera
07:00 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 07:20 Emmerdale Omnibus 09:50 Coronation Street Omnibus 12:20 Take Me Out 13:35 Film - The Smurfs 15:40 Film - A Cinderella Story 17:35 Britain’s Got Talent 18:50 Britain’s Got More Talent 19:50 Film - Step Up (PG) 22:00 Take Me Out: The Gossip 23:00 Family Guy ITV 3 07:00 In Loving Memory 07:25 Film - Carry on at Your Convenience (PG) 09:05 Heartbeat 11:05 Murder, She Wrote 13:05 Columbo 14:40 A Touch of Frost 16:55 Foyle’s War 18:55 Midsomer Murders 21:00 Royal Stories 22:00 The Queen’s Garden 23:00 Law & Order: UK ITV 4 07:00 Tommy Cooper 07:25 British Touring Car Championship 08:40 Counting Cars 09:30 Storage Wars 10:00 Pawn Stars 12:55 Film - The Cimarron Kid 14:40 Film The Horse Soldiers 17:05 Film - Apache 18:55 River Monsters 20:00 Fishing Impossible 21:00 The Chase: Celebrity Special 22:00 Car Crash Global 23:05 Film - Assault on Precinct 13 (18)
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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 Antiques Roadshow 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 IAAF Diamond League Athletics 15:00 Coast 15:15 Red Rock 16:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 16:45 The Wonder of Animals 17:15 Rise of the Continents 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Celebrity Eggheads 19:45 Debatable 20:30 Great British Menu The first of the North West region heats sees Tom , Paul and Ellis prepare their starters for the banquet marking 140 years of the Wimbledon championships 21:00 Natural World Expeditions take viewers far away from the urban jungle to present documentary features on the animals that live in the real jungle. 22:00 The Day the Dinosaurs Died Examining whether an asteroid strike 66 million years ago triggered a worldwide catastrophe, killing off the dinosaurs. 23:00 Detectorists 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 Morocco To Timbuktu 01:15 MasterChef 01:45 Countryfile 02:40 Amazing Hotels 03:40 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 Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Babushka 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Carly receives a surprise. 20:30 Coronation Street Peter is gutted to learn Toyah’s true feelings. 21:00 Tonight Julie Etchingham talks to Jeremy Corbyn about his policies, his passions and his vision for Britain ahead of the general election. 21:30 Coronation Street Anna is driven to distraction. 22:00 Little Boy Blue Mercer and his associates are tried for their roles in the killing of Rhys Jones, but the verdict fails to bring closure for the boy's parents Melanie and Steve as the fractures in their relationship come to a head. Meanwhile an unexpected setback leaves Det Supt Dave Kelly with a tough decision to make. 23:00 News 23:55 Don’t Ask Me Ask Britain 00:55 Joanna Lumley’s Postcards 01:20 Jackpot247 04:00 Jeremy Kyle
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 Come Dine with Me 14:05 Posh Pawnbrokers 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 Coast vs Country 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 The Extreme Cake Makers 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 Food Unwrapped Jimmy wants to know where the flavour in his Earl Grey tea comes from. 21:30 The Fake News Show Stephen Mangan hosts the comedy panel show, with team captains Katherine Ryan and Richard Osman joined by guests to determine the truth being hidden by fake news. 22:00 Ivanka Trump: America’s Real First Lady? - Ivanka has been appointed to an official role within the White House, but what does she believe in and how much political clout does she have? 23:00 Loaded 23:55 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 00:55 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 01:55 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 02:45 Never Seen a Doctor 03:40 The Supervet
Monday TV 07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 The Hotel Inspector 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 Reckoning 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 The Cars That Made Britain Great Rufus Hound continues his guide through Britain’s proud motoring history with the fastest cars ever produced, including the Lotus Seven, the AC Cobra, the Maestro Turbo, the Ford Sierra Cosworth and the McLaren F1. 21:00 Police Interceptors Jenno joins a TPAC-takedown of a man suspected to be armed, Dan and Gordy hit the door of a suspected drug den, Ian nicks a driver who is so drunk that he cannot even put his shoes on the right feet, and Steve rushes to help a pregnant lady caught up in a three-car smash. 22:00 Inside The Gang A look at how a gang in middle England procures and distributes drugs. 23:00 Film - The Rise of the Krays (18) 01:15 Film Adulthood (15) 03:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Top 20 Funniest 05:00 Tribal Teens...
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 Family Guy 22:30 The Great Indoors 23:00 American Dad! ITV 3 07:25 Heartbeat 08:30 Where the Heart Is 09:25 Wild at Heart 10:30 Judge Judy 11:55 Road to Avonlea 13:00 Sherlock Holmes 14:05 Heartbeat 15:10 Where the Heart Is 16:15 Wild at Heart 17:20 The Cruise 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 11:50 Ax Men 12:50 The Car Chasers 13:20 Pawn Stars 13:50 The Sweeney 14:50 The Saint 15:50 Ironside 16:55 Minder 18:00 The Sweeney 19:00 Cash Cowboys 20:00 Tour Series Cycling 21:00 The Chase: Celebrity Special 22:00 Film - The Client (12)
Tuesday TV 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 RipOff Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 A1: Britain’s Longest Road 12:45 Close Calls: On Camera 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 Stacey steps in to help Martin and Kush. 21:00 Holby City Jac's job and livelihood are at risk when a mystery patient arrives on Darwin and seeks her help, while a short- staffed Keller welcomes a new face to the team. 22:00 Three Girls The story of three of the children who were victims in the 2012 grooming and sex trafficking case in Rochdale. New to the area, Holly is keen to make friends, but finds herself drawn into a frightening world all too familiar to sexual health worker Sara. As her relationship with her family fractures, Holly unearths the courage to speak out - but will her nightmare finally end? 23:00 News 23:45 The Truth About... 00:45 Life After Suicide 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 Two Tribes 14:30 Channel Patrol 15:15 Red Rock 16:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 16:45 The Wonder of Animals 17:15 Rise of the Continents 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Celebrity Eggheads 19:45 Debatable 20:30 Great British Menu North West chefs Paul Askew, Ellis Barrie and Tom Parker produce fishbased dishes. 21:00 Bake Off Crème de la Crème The teams must each create six exactly identical and multi-layered crown entremet. At the same time they have to prepare all the elements needed to perform a spectacular piece of gourmet theatre known as live table plating. 22:00 Horizon The scientists scouring the universe for signs of extra-terrestrial life 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 03:15 The Great Pottery Throw Down 04:10 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 Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Babushka 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Priya is horrified. 20:30 Save Money: Good Food Featuring the Harveys in Nottingham, who have lost control of their weekly spend. Matt cooks them a delicious fish curry and a Mexican feast - both for under five pounds. 21:00 Don’t Ask Me Ask Britain Comedy game show hosted by Alexander Armstrong, which sees two celebrity teams go head-to-head to try and second guess the views of the nation.
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 Come Dine with Me 14:05 Posh Pawnbrokers 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 Coast vs Country 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 The Extreme Cake Makers 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 News 21:00 Location, Location, Location Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer are in Bath, where Kirstie meets first time buyers Laura and Phil, who are desperate to make the move from shared living to a home of their own. Phil goes property searching with downsizing duo Kerrie and Dave.
22:00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next Vanda James was stunned when Davina revealed that her long lost brother Kenneth had been found, and had undergone gender transition and was now her sister Debbie.
22:00 One Born Every Minute`Tattooed lady' Sazzie and her `scary biker' boyfriend Adam hope they'll be judged like any other parents and not because of how they look. Cameras also follow Jen, who suffers from Crohn's disease, and John as they look forward to the birth of their first child.
23:00 News 23:50 Little Boy Blue13 00:50 Car Crash Britain: Caught on Camera 01:45 Jackpot247 04:00 Loose Women 04:50 ITV Nightscreen
23:00 First Dates 00:05 Gogglebox 01:10 The Island with Bear Grylls 03:00 The Secret Life of the Zoo 03:55 Rescue Dog to Super Dog
07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 The Hotel Inspector 13:10 News 13:15 Benefits 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Film - Dead on Campus 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Police Interceptors Jenno joins a TPAC-takedown of a man suspected to be armed, Dan and Gordy hit the door of a suspected drug den, Ian nicks a driver who is so drunk that he cannot even put his shoes on the right feet, and Steve rushes to help a pregnant lady caught up in a three-car smash. 21:00 The Yorkshire Vet Julian is called out to a poorly three-day-old calf who has collapsed, before turning his attention to Elsie - a piggy who needs a pedicure. 22:00 Elizabeth I For the first 25 years of her reign, Elizabeth never feels secure. Catholic plots abound at home and abroad, and there is the problem about what to do with Mary Queen of Scots. 23:00 Liberace: In Life And Death 00:05 Film Hannibal (18) 02:25 SuperCasino 04:10 Top 20 Funniest 05:00 Tribal Teens... Here Comes Trouble
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 Film - The Expendables (15) ITV 3 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 14:00 Heartbeat 15:05 Where the Heart Is 16:15 Wild at Heart 17:20 The Cruise 17:50 Love Your Garden 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 Law & Order: UK ITV 4 08:00 Cash Cowboys 08:50 The Saint 09:50 Ironside 10:55 Minder 12:00 Ax Men 13:00 Tour Series Cycling 14:00 The Sweeney 15:00 The Saint 16:00 Ironside 17:05 Minder 18:10 The Sweeney 19:05 Cash Cowboys 20:05 Pawn Stars 21:00 FIM World Superbike Series Motorcycle Racing 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 Close Calls: On Camera 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 Shop Well for Less? Alex Jones and Steph McGovern help the Parmar family from North London, who are addicted to brand labels, and try to convince them that cheaper alternatives can be just as good by giving their house a new look and organising a pop-up shop of their belongings. Plus, Professor Avi Shankar reveals how companies use packaging to catch the customers' eye, as five travel mugs are put through their paces to see which one comes out on top, and Alex gets the Parmar's to blind three stand mixers. 22:00 Three Girls With her pleas previously ignored, Sara is both relieved and unsurprised when the true extent of the abuse and betrayal is revealed, sending shockwaves through the police. Finally ready to listen, can Maggie and the police team persuade the girls to revisit the horror they suffered?
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 Channel Patrol 15:15 Red Rock 16:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 16:45 The Wonder of Animals 17:15 Rise of the Continents 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Celebrity Eggheads 19:45 Debatable 20:30 Great British Menu It is the main course and the pressure is intense in the kitchen. 21:00 Trust Me, I’m a Vet Steve and his team of vets investigate the best way to de-stress your cat, reveal why your recycling bin is a danger to your dog and witness a ground-breaking operation to save the life of a horse suffering extreme nerve pain. 22:00 A Time to Live What would you do if you were told you had a terminal illness and may only have months to live? Twelve remarkable stories from people who have found a way to celebrate life and make the most of their remaining time.
23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 The Day the Dinosaurs Died 01:15 The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story 23:00 News 23:45 A 02:05 MasterChef 03:05 Question of Sport 00:15 Trust Me, I’m a Vet 04:05 Doctor in the House 01:15 I’m Different: Let Me Drive Weather 01:20 News 04:35 This Is 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 Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Babushka 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Jai has to make a decision. 20:30 Coronation Street Bitter Nick puts Leanne on the spot. 21:00 Tonight at the London Palladium Featuring music from James Arthur and girl group TLC, a performance by the cast of The Addams Family Musical and more. 22:00 Britain’s Busiest Airport: Heathrow Focusing on the connecting passengers travelling through Heathrow, and the challenges of transferring in the five-square-mile airport, with 200 gates and four terminals. Passenger experience manager Jawad battles a language barrier to get 72 Chinese tourists on their connection to Lisbon, but trouble arises when the group gets split into two. Elsewhere, the Metropolitan Police’s dedicated sniffer dogs Buster and Paddy are put to the test on a training exercise. 23:00 News 23:55 On Assignment 00:30 British Touring Car Championship 01:50 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 Come Dine with Me 14:05 Posh Pawnbrokers 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 Coast vs Country 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 An inventor plans a futuristic, wheelchair-friendly house for his family in a double-decker bus, all for just £20,000, and a family trade in their costly London life for a debt-free home amid 35 acres of Welsh countryside. Elsewhere, Sarah visits a mortgage-free ecoproperty in Shropshire, and a salvaged caravan made into a home for just £3,500. 22:00 Isis: The Origins of Violence Tom Holland traces the origins of Isis's extreme violence, which it claims is justified by the tenets and scriptures of Islam. He examines the roots of Isis's interpretation of notions such as jihad and caliphate. 23:35 Ivanka Trump: America’s Real First Lady? 00:35 Confessions of a Junior Doctor 01:35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 02:25 Film - The Debt (14) 04:15 Location, Location, Location
07:00 Milkshake 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 The Hotel Inspector 13:10 News 13:15 The Gadget Show 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles 16:15 Film - Newlywed and Dead 18:00 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 News 20:00 Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways Chris travels 1500 miles from Cape Town in South Africa across Botswana to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, following the route of a mind-bogglingly ambitious railway pioneered by controversial 19th century British Colonialist, Cecil Rhodes. 21:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors Caroline has relatively simple throat nodules, but she is convinced it is cancer. Thelma worries that her varied symptoms suggest a stroke. Jamie has been coughing up blood. Regular patient John’s weight has grown to 149 kilos, a personal record. 22:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! Following the bailiffs and repo men charged with sorting out those among us who have fallen into debt. 23:00 The Murder of Rhys Jones: What Happened Next 00:05 Left for Dead by the Yorkshire Ripper 01:05 Meet the Psychopaths 02:00 SuperCasino 04:10 Top 20 Funniest
07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 You’ve Been Framed! 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 White House Down (14) 00:40 Family Guy ITV 3 07:00 In Loving Memory 07:25 Heartbeat 08:30 Where the Heart Is 09:30 Wild at Heart 10:30 Judge Judy 11:55 Road to Avonlea 12:55 The Return of Sherlock Holmes 14:05 Heartbeat 15:05 Where the Heart Is 16:10 Wild at Heart 17:20 The Cruise 17:50 Love Your Garden 18:55 Heartbeat 20:00 Murder, She Wrote 21:00 Lewis 23:00 Law & Order: UK 00:00 A Touch of Frost ITV 4 07:00 Snooker and Racing 07:05 Ax Men 07:55 Cash Cowboys 08:50 The Saint 09:55 Ironside 11:00 Minder 12:00 Ax Men 12:55 The Sweeney 13:55 The Saint 15:00 ITV Racing: Live from York 17:30 Pawn Stars 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 00:00 Lethal Weapon
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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 Channel Patrol 15:15 Red Rock 16:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 16:45 The Wonder of Animals 17:15 Rise of the Continents 18:15 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 Celebrity Eggheads 19:45 Debatable
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 News 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Babushka 19:00 News 20:00 Emmerdale Dan is under pressure.
20:30 Great British Menu Dessert is the last chance for the chefs to secure a place cooking for the judges and the pressure in the kitchen is intense. 21:00 The World According to Kids Children from a choir in Liverpool, a debating club in Bradford and a boxing club in Hackney explore what they think of adults and what would be different if kids ruled the world. 22:00 Morocco To Timbuktu: An Arabian Adventure Alice takes on the vast Sahara, 3-and-ahalf million square miles of desert, in an epic camel trek over the dunes. At night by the campfire, she hears a shocking story of modern day slavery from her trekking guide. 23:00 Live at the Apollo 23:30 Newsnight 00:15 Horizon 01:15 The People v. O.J. Simpson 01:55 MasterChef 02:25 Second Chance Summer: Tuscany 03:25 Horizon
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Across 1 Name given to the combustible mine gas that consists chiefly of methane? (8) 7 In which 1990 film is Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze) killed during a botched mugging, but his love for his girlfriend Molly (Demi Moore) enables him to remain on Earth as a spirit? (5) 8 What name is given to the part of the earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake? (9) 9 Name insecticide dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane is better known? (3) 10 Which is the largest continent, with 60 per cent of the Earth's population? (4) 11/19 Which car, the first all-British car to pass the one million mark in sales, was designed by Alec Issigonis? (6,5) 13 What name is applied to a graduated income tax in addition to the normal income tax imposed on the amount by which one's net income exceeds a specified sum? (6) 14 Surname of the author of Paradise Lost? (6) 17 Which district of London did Peter Sellers once describe as the 'Gateway to
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Last Week’s Solutions Quizword Across: 1 Bona fide, 7 Grebe, 8 Glissando, 9 Owl, 10 Thor, 11 Beadle, 13 Spinet, 14 Caucus, 17 Ritual, 18 Bomb, 20 Tao, 22 Grapeshot, 23 Falco. Down: 1 Bigot, 2 Nairobi, 3 Fuse, 4/5 Daniel Defoe, 6 Bellows, 7 Goodman, 12 Vertigo, 13 Santa Fe, 15 Cloches, 16 Napalm, 17/24 Roald Amundsen, 19 Baton, 21 Aeon. Double Crossword Across: 1 Shield, 4 Caress, 9 Rossini, 10 Avast, 11 Theme, 12 Sceptre, 13 Pass the buck, 18 Rhubarb, 20 Range, 22 Sides, 23 Anagram, 24 Screen, 25 Defect. Down: 1 Sprats, 2 Issue, 3 Loiters, 5 Abase, 6 Elastic, 7 Sitter, 8 Miss the boat, 14 Asunder, 15 Barrage, 16 Trysts, 17 Pelmet, 19 Aisle, 21 Nerve. Quickie Across: 1 Fit, 3 Restless, 8 Skilful, 9 March, 10 Eager, 11 Dismiss, 12 Sudden, 14 Asleep, 18 Deserve, 20 Noble, 22 Again, 23 Travels, 24 Presents, 25 Dad. Down: 1 Fastens, 2 Thing, 3 Referee, 4 Salads, 5 Lambs, 6 Survive, 7 Thus, 13 Despair, 15 Sandals, 16 Pleased, 17 Beaten, 18 Deaf, 19 Rungs, 21 Bleed.
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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: Bill wanted to know how to change the language on ADVICE: Bill wanted to know how to change the language on his Windows 10 computer his Windows 10 computer
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Hi Richard, a while ago whilst using Windows 7 I downloaded a number of my CD’s into the library using Windows Media Player without any problem. As each disc downloaded it initially showed the CD cover picture then the title and artist followed by each track being ripped and the track titles being given.I have since updated to Windows 10.I have now tried to add extra CD’s. The disc starts but in place of the cover picture is a square with question mark followed by a box say Untitled but no cover title or artist. It is possible to insert the details manually. As each track is ripped it just says Track 1, Track 2 etc. with no song titles being given. All the tracks rip and play OK. Originally it was possible to extract the disc details for all discs from the dropdown box showing Extra Music Information but this system no longer works. Any suggestions please?Thanks, Bob
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Hey Bob, first do be aware that this is nothing to do with Windows 10, this functionality has not changed from Windows 7/8 to Windows 10 – I’m assuming that you are using Microsoft’s Media Player by the way? There could be two reasons why CD’s that you rip into your computer are not showing the track information, the first is that there is some sort of connection problem with your Internet (I guess this is unlikely as you would have noticed), the second is that your CD is not found when Media Player queries fai.music.metaservices.microsoft.com – the database that has holds the track information. You can double check this by right hand clicking on the album in question inside Media Player and clicking on the “find album information”, Media Player will then specifically check the database for that CD and let you know what it finds.
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Dear Richard.I regularly follow your column in the free paper and have always found the advice you give helpful. I now have a problem that I have been unable to resolve and ask if you might help me please.Recently whilst trolling through the apps on my windows 10, I came across an update one. Having not specifically updated since the installation I decided to undertake this task which took quite some time (most of the afternoon). Since the successful update my computer now instructs me in Spanish were before it was in English which is my preferred option. Your answer in solving my dilemma will be most appreciated. Thank you in advance.Yours sincerely, Bill Hi Bill, this tends to happen if you have a computer that originally came with a non-English operating system, unfortunately Microsoft don’t seem able to make a note of the currently installed language pack when they do a major upgrade. You’d think that this wouldn’t be too difficult for the largest software company in the world wouldn’t you! Anyway, its reasonably straight forward to get you back into English, you just need to do the following… 1. Click on the start button and then click on the settings “cog” 2. Click on the “time and language” icon (it looks like a clock with the letter A under it. 3. Click on the “region and language” menu item on the left hand side (it has an icon with a capital A with Chinese characters behind it) 4. Click the box with a + sign in it 5. Find the language you want to install and click on it to download and install the language pack – it may take a while depending on your Internet connection speed. 6. Once installed you need to make that the default language, you do that by clicking on it and selecting the first of the three boxes under it “set as default”
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Rory McIlroy returned to action at The Players Championship at Sawgrass yesterday (the so-called “fifth” Major) with an entirely new equipment set-up after announcing he had signed a deal with TaylorMade. The long-term sponsorship deal with the US golf equipment manufacturer was also confirmed by the company on Tuesday and is reported to be worth around close to a 100 million euros over a decade. The significant changes are a reaction to his disappointing performance at the Masters, after which he went through some "extensive" club and ball testing before taking time away from golf for his wedding to long-time partner Erica Stoll. McIlroy has changed every club in his bag and has also opted to put the TaylorMade TP5x ball into play at TPC Sawgrass this week, and the world No 2 believes his allnew set-up will help him regain the world No 1 ranking from Dustin Johnson, who is playing alongside for the opening two rounds this week. "I'm really excited that I have teamed up with TaylorMade," he said at his pre-tournament press conference. "I needed to address a few issues after Augusta, and I alluded to the fact that I wasn't really happy with the golf ball I was playing and I needed to do something. "I felt like I struggled in the wind, so I went back to the drawing board and tested for about 10 days pretty extensively after Augusta, worked with a lot of different things. I worked with the TaylorMade guys and saw stuff with the golf ball, that new TP5x, and I thought, wow, this is what I need, this is exactly the thing that I've been struggling with.” McIlroy feels his game is in good shape ahead of his first tournament as a married man, and he is confident that he can contend for golf's "fifth major" at Sawgrass despite having not played competitively since finishing tied for seventh at Augusta National five weeks ago. “I feel like my game's in good shape. I needed to address a few issues in between Augusta and here, and I did that with the first 10 days after Augusta and then turned my attentions elsewhere, but feel really good coming into this event.”
SAMM Returns
A delayed start to the Sailing Association Mar Menor (SAMM) season kicked in with the fast action at the end of April, allowing the first spring races to take place at CTD Los Alcazares. One of the reasons behind the delay was to allow the Junior Laser 4.7 European Championships to take place at Los Alcazares where over 330 junior sailors took part over nine very windy days, with many suffering broken masts or lost sails. Eight boats took part in the first SAMM contest to a challenging but pleasant 17 knots. The two larger Sailfish were sent off 5 minutes before the dinghies, to avoid any clashes but were soon caught up by the first of the dinghies, the Hartley 12.2 helmed by Don Clarke,
closely followed by Julian Singleton, a new member, on his Topaz Uno. The wind overpowered Norman Vener on his Laser Radial who paid a heavy price by losing his rudder to the depths of the Mar Menor. The race continued with some helms getting stuck in "irons" and losing valuable time but all but the rudderless Norman completed the four lap race. With a stiffening win for the second race, the course was shortened, by removing the third buoy to make a triangular circuit. The gusts didn't last long but enough to cause havoc going up to the first mark with the larger Sailfish boat suffering most. The first race winner was Topaz Uno (pictured), with the race victor being Shoestring Cuatro.
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Opening Defeat
Torrevieja Cricket Club hoped to kick off their new season in the Eastern and Central Cricket League with a win, but it wasn’t to be as they lost 98 runs away to Alicante Star. Torrevieja, with a new captain and a couple debut players plus a new sponsor were raring to go at Alicante Star, who won the toss and made 219 all out. The home side started off in a lively manner scoring five runs per over, with young Ciaran Guichard bowling Lali Singh for a quick fire 38 in the 10th over. This brought Nadeem to the wicket and he set about the bowling with gay abandon, and it was only a brilliant diving catch by Paul Harvey that ended the onslaught. In the meantime Usman (25) and Husnain (27)
moved the score along but once they had departed, Torrevieja began to claw their way back into the game. A great spell of bowling from Ciaran Guichard had Alicante losing their last five wickets for just 38 runs, as Guichard finished with a return of 6 for 30 off his eight overs. When Torrevieja went into bat, although they managed to keep up with the run rate required wickets fell steadily and eventually were all out for 121. Only Pawitta Singh (25) and Rahul Maini (39 no) offered any resistance, and Torry were dismissed for 121. Torrevieja's are next at home on Saturday May 27th when they take on Sporting Alfas, with more details available at Torrevieja-cricket.com
Cobras Fun
The Costa Cobras RFC held a successful first-ever fun day at the San Fulgencio sports ground last weekend, which managed to raise 175 euro for the San Fulgencio Alzheimers Association. One of the bonuses from the event was that a number of junior players expressed an interest in joining the club, as well as people of a more senior age. The club is hoping to get permission from San Fulgencio council to use the ground for earlier
training times to accommodate the younger players. The Cobras are now gearing up to take part for the Alan Davies memorial Elche 7’s on Saturday May 20th. The Cobras train twiceweekly at the San Fulgencio ground on a Monday and Wednesday between 8.30 pm and 10.00 pm, and welcome players of all ages from juniors to seniors. More details about the club are available by calling Dutch on 692 767 242.
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Torry Relegated
Fabulous Thader CD THADER 3 HERCULES B 2 PATERNA CF 2 CD TORREVIEJA 0 Sunday’s defeat in Paterna, coupled with Bunol’s surprise win over Villarreal, sent CD Torrevieja down the trap door out of the National third division after 12 years, and will see them playing Preferente football come September. It has been a shocker of a season, with a manager who left them rock bottom when sacked after five matches, leaving a mountain to climb for the rest of the campaign. The club signed over 40 players, more than a dozen in January, in every effort to stop almost certain relegation, but despite some bright moments, the facts were stark. It was the lack of goals that spelt disaster, with just one in Torry's last four outings. You can't win if you don't score and that just about sums it up. The first half in Paterna was fairly even with a couple of half chances to either side. The best of the bunch was a through ball to Beltran from Molina. Beltran had a couple of yards on his chasing opponents but as they closed in on him, he fired from just inside the box and missed the target completely. Say no more. Jose Carlos was left exposed at the other end and did well to deny Selu from a corner, but all in all chances were few and far between. Paterna played with five defenders along the back and generally always had a couple of spare personnel to cope with Torry advances. They maintained this rigid formation by lumping the ball
hard from their own third of the park to the edge of the Torry penalty area and contesting for possession in that danger area. Torry coped fairly well with this tactic, but with nudges and pushes Paterna unsettled Torry and human nature being how it is, the referee probably found himself fed up blowing his whistle every time they attacked for such offences, so they got away with it from time to time, thus managing the odd chance on goal. They also were happy to try and intimidate attackers and Lewis, Molina and Beltran all came in for some bad challenges, as well as off the ball niggles. Lewis was hacked down from behind in the first period and midway through the second half, substitute Borja Mir was felled off the ball as he chased a long ball. The referee was on top of this incident, cautioning the offender and awarding a dangerously positioned free kick to Torry. From 25 yards out, Lewis line up his shot but failed to hit the target, summing up the poor strike rate of the team overall. Before the game was over, captain Javi Meca was dismissed for a second caution and as good a central defender as he is, this has become a liability in his game. Civera netted for the hosts ten minutes into the second half. Their keeper whacked it from his box to the edge of Torry's penalty area. There, a nudge knocked out one Torry
defender, which the referee ignored. The ball broke in the inside right position inside the box and Civera drove it home with force. After Javi Meca's dismissal, Torry did not lie down. Ten minutes before Torry were reduced to 10 men, Pastor was introduced and he nearly wriggled into a shooting position from the left flank, seeking to cut in and unleash his trademark curling right foot shot. Beltran tried similar from the other wing. But it was an injury time second for Paterna as Martin was body checked as he tried to fool his opponent on the edge of his own area. Once more the referee (who was a long way off) failed to recognise the foul and Tobias took full advantage to ram home number two and ensure third division football for his club next season. The final farewell to division three for Torry takes place this Saturday at the Nelson Mandela with a 6.00 pm kick off against Sergio Garcia's Borriol. Pastor has already been on social media to say how sad and disappointed he is to have let the fans down and not helped secure division three football for the club. He is one player who has absolutely no need to apologise and all Tory fans will wish him well in his new career in Australia this summer. He joined the club three months into the season and finished top scorer with 10 goals. How Torry could have done with him from the off!
With two matches left in the Preferente Group Four season, Rojales-based Thader have made it into the end of season play-offs after a clash with Hercules that everything last Sunday. Thader came from two-nil down to win, with an injury time goal getting the three priceless points against one of their rivals, who ended the match with just eight men on the field. Though four-placed Elda Industrial could still overhaul them in the table, Elda are not allowed by the rules to get a play-off position, so Thader have already bagged a playoff slot, with a couple of games to spare. It wasn’t quite looking that way at the newly-named Moi Gomez stadium on Sunday
though after a goalless first half which the home side dominated, but then Hercules went two-nil up, with two quick goals after the half-time break from Predag and Tarí. 600 spectators in the ground couldn’t believe the double blow that had been struck, but Valentín pulled one back in the 65th minute. Minutes later Piera was sent off for the visitors, and they gave an added boost to Thader, who levelled up matters with two minutes remaining through Dani, after Mora and Rafa had been given their marching orders for Hercules just a minute earlier. A comeback draw, within the grand scheme of things, would have been perfectly
fine for Thader given their standing in the Preferente table, but the team sent everybody home happy with an injury time winner from Garcia. So two matches remain for Thader as they start looking ahead to the play-offs, and they’re next game is at struggling Albatera this Sunday evening. Meanwhile last Sunday was a double day of celebration for Thader, as later that day, their coach José Francisco picked up their best coach award in Preferente Group Four at the Golsmedia awards in Alzira. Dani Lucas was one of the three names nominated for the best player, though that honour was taken by Chupe at CF La Nucia.
Sunday Stinker
CD Almoradi’s final home match in the regional third division before they return to the Preferente in the autumn, left supporters with a nasty taste in their mouth. A five-nil thrashing by fellow relegation-side Muro was not quite what was expected by the one hundred or so diehard supporters that wit-
nessed the slaughter. All the goals though came in the second half, with youngster Youssef deputising for the injured Sergio Moya and Adrian. Youssef did extremely well to keep a totally dominant Muro at bay during the first period, whilst Almoradi offered nothing at the other
end. Saul got his marching orders for a second yellow card in the 55th minute, and though Obele’s “equalising” goal was unluckily ruled out by the referee, the home team offered nothing else. It makes the Almoradi fans fearful of what might happen in the final fixture at thirdplaced Alzira this weekend.
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Cardiff Bound
Bad To Worse
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BARCELONA 4 VILLARREAL 1 Neymar is "more like a ballet dancer than a football player", says Luis Enrique following Barcelona's victory over Villarreal last Saturday. After a slow start Neymar opened the scoring for Barcelona on 21 minutes, breaking the offside trap to latch onto Lionel Messi's pass and finish well into the corner. Two goals from Messi and another from Luis Suarez ensured Barcelona ran out comfortable winners at the Nou Camp despite Cedric Bakambu's equaliser, with coach Enrique singling out Neymar’s unique contribution. "Neymar has a totally different interpretation of football from anyone, even to any Brazilian," Enrique said to reporters in his post-match press conference. "Most dribbles he does not give me time to see them, it's a great pleasure to watch. "It makes Neymar, who often looks more like ballet dancer than a football player, effective." Despite Barcelona's nervous start, Enrique was impressed with how his side coped with what was a must-win fixture for the Catalan club in order to stay in the title race. "The team was very good with and without a ball," Enrique added. "Scoring four goals against Villarreal indicates how well we have handled the pressure and we played a complete match against a great team." Barca stay on top of La Liga, with Real Madrid in second, with Barca having a nice Sunday evening trip to go to Gran Canaria to play Las Palmas/
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ATLETICO MADRID 2 REAL MADRID 1 (AGG 2-4) Defending champions Real Madrid held off a spirited Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night to set up a meeting with Juventus in next month's Champions League final in Cardiff. Atletico, trailing 3-0 from the first leg, stormed into an early 20 lead on the night through Saul Niguez's header and an Antoine Griezmann penalty. But Real grabbed a vital away goal when Isco poked in a rebound after Toni Kroos' fierce shot - following a brilliant run by Karim Benzema - was saved. Zinedine Zidane's team, attempting to become the first team to win the Champions League twice in a row, will meet Juventus at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, 3 June.
Real Easy
Elche’s caretaker manager Vicente Parras saw the Ilcitanos cruelly come away with nothing from their clash at second-bottom Mallorca. The Ilicitanos are only just out of the relegation zone, and nothing short of victory against bottom team Mirandes will be viewed as acceptable this Saturday afternoon. Mallorca had not won at home for two months and they celebrated their goal as if they won the La Liga title with Lago Junior heading in from a corner in the final piece of match action(pictured). Elche controlled most of the game in a far more coherent performance that has been witnessed recently under sacked coach Alberto Toril, but after some early chances from Nino and Borja Valle, they were happy to sit back. Mallorca fans whistled a lot to show their displeasure at their side at times, but the jeers turned to cheers at the end, leaving Elche on the edge of a deep pit of mire, unless they deliver tomorrow.
England’s Tough Draw
Victor Vanquished GRANADA 0 REAL MADRID 4 Real Madrid are still level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga after cruising past Tony Adams’ relegated side on Saturday night. In the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, James Rodriguez scored twice in the first 11 minutes to send Real on their way, while a quick-fire double from Alvaro Morata gave them a 4-0 lead at the break. A much-changed Real side should have extended their lead further in the second half, but Sergio Ramos, Danilo and Morata all spurned glorious chances. Real entertain Sevilla this Sunday evening.
Real Betis have sacked coach Victor Sanchez del Amo and replaced him with former captain Alexis Trujillo for the final two games of the season. Betis decided to make a managerial change in the wake of Monday's four-nil defeat at struggling Leganes which was the club's third successive loss and sixth in eight matches. The run has left Betis 15th in La Liga, although they are safe from relegation as they lie 10 points clear of the bottom three. Trujillo - the club's technical secretary - will take charge for the matches against Atletico Madrid and Sporting Gijon. Former Deportivo La Coruna and Olympiacos boss Victor took charge of Betis last November, replacing Gus Poyet.
England have been drawn with France and Argentina in a tough Pool C for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Scotland and Ireland are in Pool A, alongside the hosts. Wales will face Australia in a repeat of the 2015 tournament, where both sides beat hosts England to qualify from the group stage, while Georgia join them in Pool D. Reigning world champions New Zealand will take on South Africa and Italy in Pool B. The World Cup runs from 20 September to 2 November 2019. "It's massively exciting, a unique country and unique culture," said England head coach Eddie Jones, who led Japan at the last World Cup. England face Argentina in two Tests in June with Jones saying they can "practise a little bit" against the Pumas. Speaking about England's Pool C opponent, Jones added: "France have really improved over the past two years and are certainly a dangerous team." England failed to advance from their “Group Of Hell” in 2015, becoming the first hosts to exit before the knockout stage.
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PREMIER LEAGUE 20:45 Everton v Watford 21:00 West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea LADBROKES SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP 20:45 Aberdeen v Celtic LADBROKES SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP - PLAY-OFF QUARTER-FINAL 20:45 Dundee United v Greenock Morton
Torrevieja teenager Nicola Kuhn is on the brink of tennis stardom after thrashing Nikoloz Basilashvili, ranked 61 in the world, in the biggest upset in the qualifiers for this year’s Madrid Open, writes DONNA GEE. Basilashvili, whose record this year includes victories over top 20 aces Ivo Karlovic and Dominic Thiem, was expected to ease past Spain's top junior and challenge the likes of Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic in the main draw this week. But it was the Kuhn kid who grabbed the early Masters 1000 headlines with a shock 7-5 6-0 victory over the 25-year-old Georgian. "For me it was an insane experience,'' said Austrian-born Kuhn, who moved to Spain with his parents Alfred and Rita when he was just three months old.. "I was happy to share the win with my family. It was definitely the most beautiful thing in my tennis career so far.'' Nico, a wild-card entry to the star-studded Madrid draw, bowed out in the final qualifying round, the older and more powerful Ernesto Escobedo, a 20-year-old American ranked 81 in the world, making the most of his physical superiority to win 63 6-2. "Right now the biggest handicap for me is the physical side,'' conceded lean six-footer Kuhn. "I am a boy playing against men and bridging the gap is something I and my support team are working on.'' Nico's victory over Basilashvili came just seven weeks after his 17th birthday and confirmed that he is growing up fast. It is his first win over a Top 100 player, and it vindicated his decision earlier this year to leave Juan Carlos Ferrero's Equelite Academy in Villena, his tennis home for the past five years. The Madrid success ended several stressful weeks for the lad from from La Mata, whose training and competition schedule was thrown into turmoil after he opted to return to his Torrevieja roots - and team up again with Pedro Capotta, his coaching mentor before he moved to Villena. Nico began 2017 ranked number five in the world at under-18 level but has dropped out of the top 20 after opting to focus on amassing crucial ATP ranking points. His victory over Basilashvili earned him 16 points - his biggest single haul yet - and should lift him from 710 in the world into the top 600. He told me on Tuesday: "I train in Torrevieja now and have my whole team here. I'm back with my coach from before, Pedro Caprota and also have a new fitness coach, Cristian Ramajo, a new nutritionist and a new physiotherapist. "Yes, they are different and I am improving a lot. You will see it step by step in the upcoming results.''
Bowls Feast
The 2017 Línea Directa national lawn bowls championships start tomorrow (Saturday May 13th) at the Greenlands Bowls Club, with the opening ceremony taking place at 11.30 am. The venue at La Rafacia, Los Montesinos will host the early rounds until Sunday May 21st, when the 23rd staging of the tournament will switch to the Quesada Bowls Club, with the finals to be staged on Saturday May 27th. The entries for the different categories come mainly from Alicante Province, with bowlers also coming from Almeria, Malaga, and Tenerife. The early rounds at Greenlands get underway daily at 10.00 am with play going through until around 5.00 pm, with free entry for spectators.
Spain's Dani Pedrosa claimed victory on Sunday in the first European MotoGP race of the year in Jerez, ahead of Honda team-mate Marc Marquez and Ducati's Jorge Lorenzo who completed an all-Spanish podium. It was Pedrosa's first win on Spanish soil since the 31-year-old won at Jerez in 2013, and it was also his first MotoGP victory since San Marino last September, That means he continued his streak of winning a race in every season he has been in the top flight since 2006. Pedrosa grabbed a typically lightning start from pole position to lead into turn one and quickly built up a useful advantage on the medium Michelin tyres over the chasing field. Despite the gap bouncing around the one second mark throughout the second half of the race between Pedrosa and Marquez he held on to claim a first victory of the season. With Marquez settling for second he has closed up to the Movistar Yamaha championship leaders after Maverick Vinales could only manage sixth and Valentino Rossi fading badly late on to tenth place. Marquez still sits third in the riders’ championship but just two points behind Vinales and four points off leader Rossi. Behind the top two, Lorenzo clinched a confidenceboosting podium on the factory Ducati having fended off a race-long battle with Tech 3 Yamaha’s Johann Zarco who continued to impress in his rookie MotoGP campaign. Pedrosa, the third different winner in four races, had started on pole for the first time since 2015 and pulled away at the start but it was not a comfortable afternoon for the little Catalan. "It was an extremely hard race to be calm," he said after his 30th MotoGP win. "I wanted to go faster but maybe the track conditions were not there and the feeling in some corners I was about to crash. "I wasn't really riding very comfortably so I had to be very focused every turn," he added. "At the middle of the race Marc started to be fast and put some pressure but I was able to control my pace and manage my lap times and my riding." Marquez said he had pushed hard to match Pedrosa but had felt from the start that the front tyre was too soft for the conditions. "With three laps remaining I had a big moment and said OK. I saw that second position was really good here...I always struggle at Jerez and here we were strong so I have a lot of confidence." Lorenzo said third was unexpected and like a victory for him after pre-season struggles to adapt to his new bike.
PREMIER LEAGUE 13:30 Manchester City v Leicester City 16:00 Bournemouth v Burnley 16:00 Middlesbrough v Southampton 16:00 Sunderland v Swansea City 18:30 Stoke City v Arsenal LADBROKES SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP 13:15 Rangers v Heart of Midlothian 16:00 Dundee v Ross County 16:00 Hamilton Academical v Motherwell 16:00 Kilmarnock v Inverness Caledonian Thistle 16:00 St Johnstone v Partick Thistle SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP 18:30 Fulham v Reading LADBROKES SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP - PLAY-OFF SEMI-FINAL 16:00 Alloa Athletic v Airdrieonians 16:00 Raith Rovers v Brechin City LADBROKES SCOTTISH LEAGUE ONE - PLAY-OFF SEMI-FINAL 16:00 Forfar Athletic v Annan Athletic 16:00 Peterhead v Montrose LADBROKES SCOTTISH LEAGUE TWO - PLAY-OFF FINAL 16:00 East Kilbride v Cowdenbeath
Sunday 14th May 2017
PREMIER LEAGUE 13:00 Crystal Palace v Hull City 15:15 West Ham United v Liverpool 17:30 Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP 13:00 Huddersfield Town v Sheffield Wednesday SKY BET LEAGUE TWO 19:30 Blackpool v Luton Town 19:30 Carlisle United v Exeter City
Monday 15th May 2017
PREMIER LEAGUE 21:00 Chelsea v Watford
Tuesday 16th May 2017
PREMIER LEAGUE 20:45 Arsenal v Sunderland 21:00 Manchester City v West Bromwich Albion LADBROKES SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP 20:45 Motherwell v Kilmarnock 20:45 Ross County v Hamilton Academical SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP 20:45 Reading v Fulham
Wednesday 17th May 2017
PREMIER LEAGUE 20:45 Southampton v Manchester United LADBROKES SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP 20:45 Dundee v Inverness Caledonian Thistle 20:45 Rangers v Aberdeen 20:45 St Johnstone v Heart of Midlothian SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP 20:45 Sheffield Wednesday v Huddersfield Town Thursday 18th May 2017 PREMIER LEAGUE 20:45 Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur LADBROKES SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP 20:45 Partick Thistle v Celtic SKY BET LEAGUE TWO 20:45 Exeter City v Carlisle United 20:45 Luton Town v Blackpool
Information correct at time of publication but subject to change at short notice.
Saturday 13th May 2017
CITY BATTLE
Birmingham City face Manchester City at Wembley Stadium this Saturday (6.15pm kick-off, live on BBC Two) looking to lift the trophy for a second time, having tasted glory in 2012 when they defeated Chelsea on penalties at Ashton Gate. Birmingham have had to do things the hard way on their road to Wembley this year, including recording victories over both Arsenal and Chelsea – last season’s Women’s FA Cup Finalists. Manchester City beat Liverpool one-nil in the semi-final, thanks to a precise secondhalf goal from Melissa Lawley.
HAPPY HARRY
Harry Redknapp has agreed to stay as manager of Championship side Birmingham City and is expected to sign a one-year contract.The 70-year-old guided the club to Championship safety last weekend with a 10 victory at Bristol City. Redknapp took over on April 18th after Gianfranco Zola's departure, and led Birmingham to two wins in the final three matches as they avoided relegation to League One by two points.
BLUES BIG NIGHT Come 10.00 pm UK time tonight, Chelsea ought to be celebrating, and deservedly so, their Premier League title, so long as they do the business against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthornes, writes ALEX TRELINSKI. It’s an 8.00 pm kick-off in the West Midlands, and anybody thinking that a Tony Pulis side is going to roll over so that Antonio Conte can have a coronation is soundly mistaken. Have said that, the sheer class and determination of this Chelsea outfit has to be admired, and the Blues should do it, but fans are asking whether Conte will still be there at the Bridge next season? Inter Milan sacked their coach Stefano Pioli on Wednesday, and they are reportedly prepared to pay Conte in excess of £250,000 a-week to move back to Italy. However, Chelsea have no concerns over Conte’s position at Stamford Bridge, where he has two years remaining on his contract, and they are planning summer talks for a bumper financial boost. The battle continues apace over the weekend for those crucial Champions League places to join Spurs next season. Liverpool go to West Ham on Sunday, who last weekend killed off Tottenham’s title bid. Saturday lunchtime sees Man City entertain Leicester, whilst Arsenal(on a real bounce at the moment) have the Saturday teatime clash at Stoke, with Manchester United set for another tough London encounter, this time at Spurs. They may have gone down a couple of weeks ago, but Sunderland are determined to have a say on who joins them and Middlesbrough in the Championship next season. After a shock win at Hull, Sunderland now entertain Swansea this Saturday afternoon, who will be buoyed by last Sunday’s victory over Everton. And how about this for generous players? The Swansea team have shelled out 60 thousand quid for all the tickets for their supporters who will be making the long journey to the North-East. Nice one! Hull meanwhile have another biggie, this time at Crystal Palace, who were destroyed at Manchester City last weekend.
Max Verstappen is relishing Formula 1’s return to Europe and the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – the site of his maiden grand prix victory – for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix. Verstappen became F1’s youngest ever race winner in Spain last year during his debut for Red Bull, having been given a shock promotion from its B-team, Toro Rosso, four races into the season. The Dutchman was just 18 years old when he swept to victory in Spain, capitalising on an on-track clash between Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg on the opening lap. “Around this time last year I got the call to join Red Bull Racing, which was a great feeling, and then when it got announced everything happened really fast,” Verstappen said. “I spent a lot of time in the factory getting prepared in the simulator in order to get used to the car. A lot of media attention, but I wasn’t really nervous, just happy that I was finally driving for a top team. “Last year was such a special race to me and in the end we managed to pull it off. It was an incredible feeling once I passed the finish line, especially in your first race with a new team.” While a victory for Verstappen seemed unlikely enough last year, the odds appear to be stacked against Red Bull even more so this time around given the dominance of Mercedes and Ferrari so far in 2017. Red Bull is pinning its hopes on a significant update package for the RB13 car, with Verstappen hoping that it will give him the chance to take a step forward. “We have to wait and see what the updates will bring,” Verstappen said. “I hope we can be a bit closer to the top teams or that we can at least follow them. That would already be a good step forward.”
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